2013 USF Football Media Guide by USF Cougars

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Table of Contents...............................................1 Media Information............................................2 COACHING STAFF Profiles...............................................................4-9 Support Staff....................................................10 SEASON OUTLOOK................................................12 STUDENT-ATHLETES Returners: Seniors............................................17-23 Juniors............................................24-29 Sophomores.................................29-33 Redshirt Freshmen.....................33-39 Freshmen......................................39-46 2012 SEASON REVIEW St. Cloud State....................................49 MSU Moorhead.................................50 Minot State..........................................51 Bemidji State......................................52 Southwest Minnesota State..........53 Winona State......................................54 Concordia-St. Paul............................55 Augustana...........................................56 Upper Iowa.........................................57 Minnesota State................................58 Wayne State........................................59

2013 OPPONENTS Minnesota Duluth.............................68 Northern State...................................69 U-Mary..................................................70 Minnesota Crookston......................71 Southwest Minnesota State..........72 Winona State......................................73 Concordia-St. Paul ...........................74 Augustana...........................................75 Upper Iowa.........................................76 Minnesota State................................77 Wayne State........................................78 USF HISTORY National Championships.......................81-84 Kurtiss Riggs......................................................85 Records.........................................................86-89 Coaches..............................................................90 Cougars in the Pros........................................91 All-Americans...................................................92 National Awards........................................93-94 Conference History...................................95-97 Team Awards..........................................100-101 All-Time Results....................................103-106

NSIC INFORMATION About....................................................63 Records...........................................64-66

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MEDIA INFORMATION General Name of School: University of Sioux Falls Location: Sioux Falls, S.D. Founded: 1883 Enrollment: 1,519 Nickname: Cougars Colors: Purple and White Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference President: Dr. Mark Benedetto Director of Athletics: Kevin Hesser Stadium (capacity): Bob Young Field (5,400) Surface: Field Turf Coaching Information Head Coach: Jed Stugart Alma Mater/Year: Azusa Pacific ‘94 Record at School/ Yrs.: 27-7 (.794)/4 Yrs. Career Record: 53-14 (.786)/7 Yrs. Assistant Head Coach: Robert Tucker Alma Mater/year: Willamette University ‘97 Team Information 2012 Overall Record: Conference Record/Finish: Lettermen Returning/Lost: Starters Returning: History First game: All-time record: Last Playoff Appearance:

9-2 9-2/4th (3rd, NSIC South) 42/30 6 (2 offense/4 defense/0 ST) 1902 387-392-21 (.496) 2010 (NAIA Runners-up)

Sports Information Sports Information Coordinator: Stephanie Pendrys Email: Stephanie.Pendrys@usiouxfalls.edu Cell Phone: 605-376-8906 Sports Information Graduate Assistant: Paul Watley Email: Paul.Watley@usiouxfalls.edu Cell Phone: 402-304-7911 Sports Information Phone: 605-575-2074 Sports Information Fax: 605-331-6792 Athletics Website www.usfcougars.com Facebook www.facebook.com/USFCougars Twitter www.twitter.com/USF_Athletics Mailing Address USF Sports Information 1101 West 22nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105

USF Directory (all numbers have 605 area code) USF Athletics: 331-6791 Kevin Hesser, Director of Athletics: 271-3097 Stephanie Pendrys, Sports Information Coor.: 575-2074 Pam Gohl, Assoc. AD/Compliance/SWA : 331-6652 SID Kortemeyer, Senior Athletic Administrator: 331-6656 Paul Watley, Sports Information Assistant: 331-6695 Kerry Conroy, Sales/Marketing Assistant: 331-6695 Jed Stugart, Head Coach: Robert Tucker, Assistant Coach:

331-6685 331-6577

Zach Mathers, Strength & Conditioning Coach: 575-2035 Covering USF The USF Sports Information office will call, fax and/or e-mail results to requested locations. Please contact the office prior to the game with a media list. Argus Leader 605.331.2329 /fax: 605.977.3933 argus-sports@argusleader.com Mitchell Daily Republic 605.996.5514 /fax: 605.996.5020 dailynews@mitchellrepublic.com Madison Daily Leader 605.256.4555 /fax: 605.256.6190 Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan 605.665.7811 /fax: 605.665.1721 sports@yankton.net KWSN 1230 AM 605.271.5873 /fax: 605.336.0415 KELOLAND Sports 605.336.1100 /fax: 605.336.0202 KSFY News TV 605.373.7376/fax: 605.336.2067 KDLT News TV 605.361.1357/fax: 605.361.7017 sports@kdlt.com Associated Press Sioux Falls 605.332.3111/apsiouxfalls@ap.org

COACHES

JED STUGART

4TH SEASON AZUSA PACIFIC ‘94 Jed Stugart, who is in his fourth season as head coach at the University of Sioux Falls, has maintained the pride and tradition of USF football while steering the Cougars through the challenging transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II athletics.Stugart was introduced as USF’s 20th head coach on February 20, 2010. A Greeley, Colo. native with Midwest ties, Stugart has guided the Cougars to three consecutive winning seasons, 27 victories and a NAIA national championship appearance. Stugart owns a 27-7 record (.794) at USF and a career mark of 53-14 (.791). USF made its Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference debut on August 30, 2012, and the Cougars announced their presence with authority with a 32-19 road upset of No. 16 St. Cloud State. The Cougars opened the 2012 campaign with five straight victories and finished 9-2 overall to secure their 19th straight winning season and fourth place in the 16-team NSIC. USF also claimed a 32-31 double-overtime victory over crosstown rival and new conference foe Augustana College on Oct. 20 in the inaugural “Key to the City” game. The matchup was the first between the two programs in 26 years and it marked the Cougars’ first-ever victory against the Vikings. USF was ranked No. 22 at the conclusion of the season and enjoyed six weeks in the NCAA D-II top 25 poll, including a season-best No. 17 ranking the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 3. A total of 13 Cougars received All-NSIC recognition and the 2012 USF football team received a total of 25 postseason honors from a variety of collegiate and media outlets. The national recognition wasn’t limited to the players, as Stugart was one of five D-II finalists for the 2012 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award, the premier college football-coaching honor that promotes charity and scholarship while also honoring coaches for their sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and excellence, on and off the field. In 2011 USF finished its NCAA D-II provisional campaign with a 5-4 mark for its 18th winning season in a row. Even though the squad was ineligible to compete for a conference championship or postseason berth, the Cougars tallied several memorable moments and learned firsthand what it takes to compete and win at the NCAA D-II level. The Cougars put forth a valiant effort on the road in a 31-17 loss to FCS No. 23-ranked McNeese State University. After starting the 2011 campaign 0-3, the Cougars rolled off five straight victories and concluded the season with a heartbreaking 15-13 near-upset loss at then FCS No. 25 University of North Dakota. All four of USF’s 2011 losses came against nationally ranked NCAA DI FCS and NCAA DII programs. Stugart coached his first game for the Cougars on September 4, 2010, a 41-24 victory at No. 23 Northwestern College. The Cougars trailed their longtime rival 14-10 at the half, but outscored the Red Raiders 31-10 in the second half to secure the victory. USF ran the table in the GPAC and capped off a 10-0 regular season with a 44-7 win over Concordia University (Neb.) to capture its fifth straight (ninth overall) GPAC championship. The Cougars stormed through their first two playoff contests, a 33-14 win over No. 16 Northwestern Oklahoma State University and a 27-7 victory against No. 12 McKendree University. The wins advanced the Cougars to a semifinal matchup versus No. 4 MidAmerica Nazarene University. The game was a homecoming of sorts for Stugart; he had previously served as the Pioneers’ head coach from 2006-08. USF shutout MNU 38-0, thereby extending the nation’s longest winning streak to 42 games

and clinching the Cougar’s fifth straight trip to the NAIA national title game in Rome, Ga. USF came up just short in the championship game, falling 10-7 in a defensive struggle to No. 2 Carroll College. Stugart ended his first season coaching the Cougars to a 13-1 record, fifth straight Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) crown and fifth consecutive appearance in the NAIA National Championship Game. Prior to USF, Stugart served as the linebackers coach at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) and guided all three starting Rebel linebackers to top 20 finishes in total tackles in the conference. Before UNLV, Stugart spent three seasons as the head coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU), compiling a 26-7 record at the NAIA school located in Olathe, Kansas. After leading the Pioneers to an undefeated regular season, a Heart of America Conference title and second consecutive trip to the playoffs, Stugart was named 2008 NAIA Region 3 Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association. Previous to MNU, he was on the staff at Northern Colorado from 1999-2006. Stugart was the defensive line coach before taking over the linebackers as defensive coordinator in 2003, the same year that the UNC defense ranked 16th in the nation in total defense and 13th in scoring defense. With the Bears he produced three defensive All-Americans and was part of two North Central Conference championship teams and two postseason appearances. Stugart earned three letters as a linebacker at Azusa Pacific (Calif.) University, where he later began his coaching career. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1994 from APU and a master’s degree in communications from UNC in 2003. Stugart and his wife, Angie, have one son, Gunner, and one daughter, Gracie.

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Sioux Falls (2010- present) Head Coach: 27-7 overall GPAC Championship (2010) NAIA National runner-up (2010) UNLV (2009-10) Assistant Coach- Linebackers MidAmerica Nazarene (2006-08) Head Coach: 26-7 overall Two Post-Season Appearances HAAC Championship (2008) AFCA Region 3 Coach of the Year Northern Colorado (2003-05) Assistant Coach- Defensive coordinator Northern Colorado (1999-2002) Assistant Coach- Defensive line, Linebackers

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHES

ROBERT TUCKER

RYAN GRUBB

ASST. HEAD COACH/DEF. COORDINATOR - 4TH SEASON WILLIAMETTE ‘97

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR - 6TH SEASON BUENA VISTA ‘99

Robert Tucker enters his fourth season as the assistant head coach, and first as defensive coordinator at the University of Sioux Falls. Tucker also served as USF’s special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach from 2010-2012. In 2012, Tucker’s DB crew played a crucial role on the Cougar defense that ranked fourth in interceptions (23), 10th in turnover margin (+1.30), 25th in pass efficiency defense (108.87), 34th in scoring defense (20.80) and 35th in tackles for loss (7.50) in the NCAA DII. Individually, three of USF’s starting DBs were in the top-20 in the NSIC for tackles (DB only). Under Tucker’s direction, safety Robert Virgil was named a Don Hansen All-American and All-Region selection, in addition to earning Daktronics Region 3 Second Team Defense, BSN AllAmerica second team and first team All-NSIC recognition. Virgil led the nation in passes defended (23) and was tied for third in DII with seven interceptions. USF’s special teams unit also had a strong season in 2012, as they finished first in the NSIC for field goals % (.842) and fourth in punt return average (11.9). They also doubled their 2011 block total, blocking eight kicks at crucial times throughout the season. Under Tucker’s leadership in 2011, the Cougar defensive backfield picked off 13 passes and batted away 38 attempts. In addition to their ball-hawk skills, his youthful unit demonstrated their ability to become playmakers once securing the ball. They averaged an impressive 17.2 yards per interception return and returned two for scores. Tucker joined USF after four seasons at the University of Colorado, where he was the Recruiting Coordinator for a season before being promoted to Director of Football Operations for three seasons under head coach Dan Hawkins. Prior to CU, Tucker spent six seasons at Boise State University, one season as a defensive graduate assistant and five seasons as the safeties coach and recruiting coordinator. Tucker coached one of his safeties to All-Western Athletic Conference first-team honors in four of five seasons and helped BSU become a national power, aiding in the Broncos’ 63-13 overall record and five bowl game appearances. While at BSU Tucker earned his master’s degree in Physical Education and Athletic Administration from Idaho State University in 2001. Tucker also gained more NCAA Division I experience working as the Teamwork Coordinator at the University of Oregon for the 1999 season, specializing in recruiting for the Ducks. Tucker is a 1997 graduate of Willamette University in Oregon, where he earned four letters and was named a NAIA Honorable Mention All-American at safety as a senior. Tucker earned a degree in psychology. During his career, Tucker has coached a handful of NFL players, including corner Chris Carr of the New Orleans Saints and free agent safeties Quintin Mikell and Gerald Alexander. Tucker and his wife, have one son, Avery, and one daughter, Amelia.

Ryan Grubb enters his fourth season as offensive coordinator and sixth overall as a member of the Sioux Falls football coaching staff. He spent his first three seasons as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach. Grubb’s 2012 quick-strike offense played a vital role in USF’s inaugural NCAA success. Nationally, the Cougar offense ranked 40th in passing efficiency (141.78), 47th in passing offense (253.50) and 49th in scoring (31.3 ppg). Within the conference, USF ranked sixth in passing offense. His high-powered unit scored 40 points or more on four occasions, including a 54-point explosion against Upper Iowa University, while tallying an impressive 60 plays of 25 yards or more, 15 of which resulted in a touchdown. Grubb mentored five all-conference selections and two Don Hansen allregion honorees in 2012. In 2011 Grubb’s youthful offense posted 347 total yards per game en route 31.2 points per contest. The Cougar scoring attack was especially efficient in the red-zone, where they converted 89% of their chances, 66% of which resulted in a touchdown. During the 2010 season, the USF offense led the GPAC in pass offense (271.5 yds/gm), scoring offense (41.2 pts/gm), and total offense (432.6). In the NAIA, USF’s offense ranked third in scoring offense (577 pts) and fourth in pass offense (3,821 yds). Coach Grubb saw 15 offensive players to GPAC All-Conference honors, three of which were honored on the first team. The 2009 offensive line provided spectacular blocking for both USF’s running backs and NAIA Player of the Year quarterback Lorenzo Brown on the way to the program’s fourth national title. The Cougar offense set school records for points in a game (80), points per game (51.6), points in a season (775), total offense (7,313 yards) and rush offense (3,842), the most rushing yards by a team in the NAIA. Seniors TJ Wendt and Kyle Staudt earned first team GPAC honors, while the Cougars three other starting offensive lineman, Travis Beaver, Kyle Wasson and Casey Peters, found themselves on either the second team or honorable mention list for the conference. The unit only gave up 14 sacks in 15 games. Prior to coaching at USF, Grubb coached wide receivers and running backs at South Dakota State University in 2005 and 2006, earning four team rushing records, four All-Great West selections, an ESPN All-American, one Hula Bowl selection, and tutored current Green Bay Packer WR JaRon Harris. Prior to coaching at SDSU, Grubb was the offensive coordinator at Kingsley-Pierson High School in Iowa, producing six All-State selections and was named 2004 Class 1A Assistant Coach of the Year. Grubb is a 1999 graduate of Buena Vista University where he was a four-year starter and team captain. Grubb earned his master’s in Sports Administration at South Dakota State University in 2006. Ryan and his wife Amber live in Renner, S.D.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHES

CASEY MEILE

CAESAR RIVAS-SANDOVAL

OFFENSIVE LINE - 4TH SEASON AUGUSTANA ‘02

LB/SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR - 1ST SEASON UC-DAVIS ‘99

Casey Meile enters his fourth season as the offensive line coach at the University of Sioux Falls. In 2012, Meile’s offensive line paved the way for a potent offensive attack that ranked sixth in the NSIC in passing offense (253.50) and efficiency (141.78), and seventh in scoring (31.3). His group’s efforts also attributed to USF’s high number of home run plays, as the Cougar offense recorded 60 plays of 25 yards or more, 15 of which resulted in a touchdown. The Cougars placed two offensive linemen on the All-NSIC squad last season. Meile’s 2011 offensive line played a key role in a Cougar offense that averaged 348 yards to post 31.2 points per game, while allowing just 13 (1.44 spg) sacks in nine games. The scoring attack was especially efficient in the red-zone, where they converted 89% of their chances, 66% of which resulted in a touchdown. Offensive Linemen Kyle Wasson and Casey Peters earned all-confernce recognition, while Kyle received all-american HM under Meile’s direction. Prior to USF, the Sioux Falls native returned in 2009 to coach Roosevelt High School’s offensive line. Before that he served as the assistant head coach/co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at Missouri Southern State University in 2006 and 2007. During his first year at Missouri Southern, Meile mentored the Lions’ highest-ever draft pick in Allen Barbre, who was selected in the fourth round (Pick 119) of the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Barbre was a consensus Division II All-American first-team selection by the NFL Draft Report, The Associated Press, AFCA and D2Football.com. Barbre became Southern’s first All-American since Josh Chapman in 2002 and the first to be named to the first team in a decade. Prior to joining Missouri Southern, Meile was the recruiting coordinator and running backs coach at his alma mater, Augustana College (S.D.) in 2005. Under his guidance, Viking rushers averaged 4.8 yards per attempt en route to a 6-5 season. Meile began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Northwest Missouri State University. Meile coached the offensive line and tight ends for the Bearcats during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In 2003 the Bearcats finished the season with an 11-2 overall record and an 8-1 league mark. Northwest Missouri State was ranked No. 3 in the final AFCA regular season poll. A three-year football letterwinner at Augustana College, Meile was a NCC All-Conference and NCC Academic All-Conference Honorable Mention selection in 2002. As tight end he caught 52 passes for 665 yards and six touchdowns in 41 career games. His most productive season came in 2000, when he hauled in 21 receptions for 337 yards and two scores. Meile attended Roosevelt High School (Hall of Fame Class of 2007) and received his bachelor’s degree in physical education and secondary education from Augustana in 2002. He earned a master’s degree in health and physical education from Northwest Missouri State in 2004. Casey and his wife Laura live in Sioux Falls. They has two daughters Ella (6) and Faye (1) and one son, Peyton (4).

Cesar Rivas-Sandoval enters his first season as the linebackers and special teams coordinator at the University of Sioux Falls. He joins the Cougar staff after recently serving as the head coach at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. Rivas adds more than 17 years of collegiate coaching and playing experience, with a strong emphasis on defense and special teams. Since 2001, he’s had the privilege of coaching 31 all-conference players, two conference Players of the Year and three All-Americans. He has also mentored three current NFL players in Mason Brodine (St. Louis Rams), Tim Jenkins (St. Louis Rams) and Ogemdi Nwagbuo (San Diego Chargers). From 2009-12 Rivas was a member of the coaching staff at Fort Lewis College (FLC). He spent the 2009 season on staff before being promoted to head coach in 2010. Rivas served an NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship with the Miami Dolphins in the spring and summer of 2012 under Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin. He gained Division I experience at University of TennesseeMartin (NCAA FCS) where he was the linebackers and special teams coordinator during the 2008 season. UT-Martin’s defense earned national rankings in fumbles recovered (No. 5), tackles for loss (No. 8) and sacks (No. 21) that season. UT-Martin went 8-4 overall in 2008. Prior to UT-Martin, Rivas was the defensive line coach and special teams coordinator at the University of Nebraska-Kearney for the 2006 and ’07 seasons. During his tenure in Kearney, the Lopers ranked ninth in the nation in sacks (2006), 14th in scoring defense and 15th in rushing defense (2007). He also directed an All-America defensive end in 2006 and the RMAC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2007. During Rivas’ first stint at Fort Lewis in 2004 and ’05, he helped lead the Skyhawks to their first winning season in more than 20 years. During this time, the Skyhawks boasted seven All-RMAC defensive players, one of whom was named the RMAC Defensive Player of the Year and chosen as an All-American. Rivas previously coached at Southwestern College as defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator in 2002 and ’03. Here he coached four All-Foothill Conference defensive linemen. In 2001, he served as defensive backs coach at Anderson University. With their first winning season in over a decade, the Ravens went 8-2 and secured the HCAC conference title. All four of Rivas defensive backs became all-conference players. As a player, he developed his love of the game as a safety at University of California-Davis from 1995 to 1999. UC-Davis appeared in four consecutive NCAA Division II playoffs and finished in the NCAA Division II top-10 between 1996 and 1999. A California native, he prepped at the University of San Diego High School and Hilltop High School, where he graduated in 1995. Rivas holds a bachelor’s of art in Sociology from UC-Davis and a master’s degree in education, with an emphasis in cross-cultural teaching from National University. Rivas and his wife, Jennifer, have two daughters: four-yearold Elena, and one-year-old Joslyn.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHES

TREMAINE JACKSON

DEFENSIVE LINE - 1ST SEASON HOUSTON ‘06 Tremaine Jackson enters his first season as the defensive line coach at the University of Sioux Falls. He joins the Cougar staff after recently serving as the defensive coordinator/defensive line coach at Evangel University (Mo.). Under Jackson’s direction in 2012-13, Evangel’s defensive unit ranked No. 10 in the NAIA in forced turnovers with 28 on the year. The Crusaders finished the season with a mark of 7-4 (6-3 HAAC), and ranked 23rd in the nation. Jackson joined the Texas Southern University coaching staff in 2008, and would remain there through the 2011 season. As the tight ends coach in 2008, he mentored a second team All-SWAC selection. The next two seasons he headed one of the top defensive lines in the country. In 2010, TSU won the SWAC conference title, led the nation in sacks and ranked No. 1 in the FCS for total defense (204.9 ypg). Jackson was promoted to TSU’s defensive coordinator for the 2011 season. That year his unit allowed just 245 yards per game, which was the top mark in the FCS for the second-straight season. Under Jackson’s tutelage, TSU’s defensive line tallied two All-American selections and three first team All-SWAC selections. Prior to TSU, Jackson served one season as the defensive line coach at Trinity Valley Community College (Texas). That season Trinity Valley’s defensive line accounted for 5 all-conference players and three all-region selections. In 2006, he was the defensive line coach at Texas A&MKingsville. Jackson served as a coach in the 2008 Texas versus the Nation All-Star Game and had the opportunity to work with coaching legend Gene Stallings. In 2009, he also participated in the NFL minority internship program where he worked with the Houston Texans. A Houston native, Jackson played two seasons on the offensive line at Texas Southern after transferring from Louisiana-Monroe.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHES

DUSTAN HOVORKA

WR/RECRUITING COORDINATOR - 4TH SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘07 Dustan Hovorka enters his fourth season as the University of Sioux Falls wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. Hovorka’s 2012 receivers were among the most explosive in the nation. The duo of Carrington Hanna and Jeremiah Oates produced more than 1800 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns for USF’s passing attack that ranked sixth in the NSIC last season. Additionally, they each ranked in the top three of the conference for receptions, yards per game, yards per catch and scoring. Nationally, Oates was 27th in receiving yards, while Hanna was 30th in receptions per game. The 2012 Cougar receivers turned 46 receptions into gains of 25 yards or more, 15 of which resulted in a score. Hanna and Oates each earned Don Hansen All-Region and NSIC All-Conference honors. USF’s receiving core reloaded in 2011 and had another productive season under Hovorka’s direction. His unit combined to average 14 yards per reception which resulted in several game-changing plays. Total, 15 players recorded a reception for the Cougars, and nine of those players recorded a catch of 20 yards or more. In 2010, Hovorka coached Jon Ryan to a record setting season. Ryan finished the season nationally ranked No. 1 in scoring (144points) and No. 3 in receptions (81) and total yards (1,430 receiving yards). His performance earned him GPAC offensive player of year, College Fanz offensive player of year and NAIA player of the year honors. In total, Hovorka tutored 3 GPAC all-conference receivers during the 2010 season. Hovorka was one of the greatest receivers to ever wear a Cougar uniform. As the Cougar’s top receiver from 2003-2006, Hovorka set career school records in receptions (291), receiving yards (4,801) and receiving touchdowns (55). He was also a difference maker in USF’s 2006 National Championship run. Hovorka was a three time All-American at USF and recorded 1,000 yards receiving in each of his four seasons at USF. Following his career as a Cougar, Hovorka played six seasons as a standout receiver for the Sioux Falls Storm in the IFL. He retired to become a full-time coach in 2011.

AL HANSEN

JON EASTMAN

KICKING - 15TH SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘87

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE LINE- 2ND SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘11

Al Hansen enters his 14th season as the punters and kickers coach for the University of Sioux Falls. Hansen has coached four All-American punters and kickers in his career. Wieking finished his senior season second in scoring with 53 points, converting 8 of 12 field goal attempts and 29 of 32 extra points. However, his greatest improvements came in his punting games. Wieking averaged 40 yards per punt, sent four punts 50 yards or more and landed 32% of his punts inside the opponents’ 20. In 2010 Hansen saw kicker Wieking to GPAC honorablemention, GPAC and NAIA player of the week (9/13) and all-american honorable-mention recognition. Wieking was second on the No.1 ranked Cougars in scoring with 118 points. He converted 15 of 25 FG’s and made 73 of 74 PAT’s to set the NAIA record with 162 consecutive PAT’s conversions. In 2009, Hansen tutored kicker Braden Wieking to GPAC honorable-mention honors as a freshman. After missing his first pointafter-touchdown attempt, Wieking was successful on his remaining 100 attempts, ending the season 100 of 101, a school record. At the NAIA National Championship Wieking was 2 for 2 on PATS and knocked in field goals of 37 yards, 41 yards and a career long 42 yarder. Wieking was named the offensive player of the game. Wieking also averaged 37.4 yards per punt with a long of 55 yards. Hansen also guided kicker Matt Lindgren to a GPAC AllConference second team spot in 2008 and in 2004, he coached punter Mike Boen and kicker T.C. Fraser to All-American seasons. As a player in 1987 Hansen earned All-Conference and honorable mention All-American honors by averaging 40.3 yards per punt for the Cougars.

Jon Eastman begins his second season as a member of the University of Sioux Falls coaching staff, his first as the assistant offensive line coach. He previously served as tight ends coach. Eastman’s tight ends helped the Cougar offense rank sixth in the NSIC in passing offense (253.50) and efficiency (141.78), and seventh in scoring (31.3) in 2012. Before becoming a coach, Eastman played one season of football at USF. In his only season, Eastman stepped in to the starting QB position and led USF to a third consecutive national championship birth. Eastman made his mark on USF history by taking over the No. 6 spot in career touchdowns with 45 touchdown tosses. Eastman was named first-team all-conference and a College Fanz all-american. He also earned GPAC player of the week honors twice. Prior to USF, Eastman played the 2009 season at Colorado State University. In six games he completed 62.3% of his passes for 494 yards and two touchdowns. From 2007-08, Eastman was a standout QB for Snow College (Utah). Despite missing the first nine games due to a foot injury, he led the Badgers to the National Junior College Athletic Association championship game, where they fell 37-30 to Butler Community College in double overtime. Eastman received his bachelor’s in Business Administration and Public Accounting from the University of Sioux Falls in December of 2011. Jon and his wife Jaygan reside in Sioux Falls.

LAVELL JACKSON

SECONDARY-2ND SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘10

BRANDON ANDERSEN

OLB/VIDEO COORDINATOR -2ND SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘11

Lavell Jackson returns to USF after spending one year as the defensive backs coach for MidAmerica Nazarene University. Prior to coaching for the Pioneers, Jackson spent one season as a co-defensive coordinator at Thornton Township High School in South Holland, Ill. After graduating from USF in 2010 with a degree in communications, Jackson served one season as an assistant defensive backs coach at USF. In two seasons as a player at USF, Jackson provided an explosive return threat while the Cougars won two national championships. Jackson averaged a league-leading 14.9 yards per punt return, scoring one touchdown, during his senior season. Jackson was named a first team All-GPAC selection as a returner.

Brandon Andersen enters his second season as OLB coach and video coordinator for the University of Sioux Falls. In 2012, Andersen’s linebacking unit played a major part of USF’s defense that ranked fourth in interceptions (20), 10th in turnover margin (+1.30), 25th in pass efficiency defense (108.87), 34th in scoring defense (20.80) and 35th in tackles for loss (7.50). His starting OLBs accumulated 132 tackles, 23.5 TFL and eight sacks. Prior to coaching, Andersen enjoyed a four-year football career at USF, spanning from 2008-2011. A two-year starter at outside linebacker, Andersen tallied 87 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and four sacks during his career. Andersen received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Sioux Falls in December of 2011.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHES

RICK THOMAS

CASEY PETERS

ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE BACKS - 3RD SEASON COLORADO ‘11

RUNNING BACKS/TIGHT ENDS - 2ND SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘11

Rick Thomas enters his third season as the assistant defensive backs coach. In 2012, Thomas’ defensive backs unit played a vital role on a Cougar defense that ranked fourth in interceptions (23), 10th in turnover margin (+1.30), 25th in pass efficiency defense (108.87), 34th in scoring defense (20.80) and 35th in tackles for loss (7.50) in the NCAA DII. Individually, three of USF’s starting DBs were in the top-20 in the NSIC for tackles (DB only). Those starters also accounted for 14 of the Cougars’ 23 picks. USF’s defensive backs flourished during Thomas’ first season on staff. The Cougar defensive backfield accounted for 13 interceptions and 38 passes defended. In addition to their ball-hawk skills, the youthful group demonstrated exceptional playmaking ability after the catch. They averaged an impressive 17.2 yards per interception return and returned two for scores last season. Prior to joining USF, Thomas was the head coach of the Boulder Bears, a youth football team in Boulder, Colo. He also volunteered at the University of Colorado (CU), where he served as a recruiting and operations assistant. Thomas was involved in the Buffalo’s top-15 rated recruiting class in 2008. Thomas received a bachelor’s of art in History from the University of Colorado in May of 2011.

Casey Peters enters his second season as the running backs, and first season as tight ends coach at the University of Sioux Falls. Peters also serves as the assistant recruiting coordinator for the Cougars. In 2012, the Cougar starting backfield averaged 4.2 yards per carry and tallied six rushing touchdowns. His group also demonstrated their receiving ability, as running backs accounted for 192 receiving yards. Under Peters’ direction, Jordan Taylor surpassed the 1500-yard career-rushing mark and Kristian Porter ended his career eighth (2,081 yards) on all-time rushing list. Prior to joining the coaching staff, Peters enjoyed a luxurious four-year career with the Cougars. The four-year starter and two-time captain was a key offensive lineman from 2008-2011, when USF went 34-1, made three consecutive National Championship appearances and recorded the program’s first back-to-back undefeated championship seasons. Peters was a two-time GPAC all-conference selection and earned Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athlete honors as a junior. Peters received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Sioux Falls in December of 2011.

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KRISTIAN PORTER

ASSISTANT RB/TE - 1ST SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘13 Kristian Porter enters his first season as the assistant running backs and tight end coach at the University of Sioux Falls. Prior to joining the coaching staff, Porter led the Cougars from the field. USF’s No. 9 all-time leading rusher (2,081 yds), Porter was a key contributor during USF’s dominant 2008-11 run, a stretch in which the Cougars went 34-1, made three consecutive National Championship appearances and recorded back-to-back undefeated championship seasons. After tallying a career-high 632 yards on 8.8 yards per carry, Porter earned GPAC honorable mention honors in 2010. His career average of 5.9 ypc is the third-highest of any players on USF’s top-10 rushing list. Porter received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Sioux Falls in December of 2012.

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Zach Mathers (ATC, LAT, CSCS) joined the University of Sioux Falls athletics staff in the spring of 2010 as the head athletic trainer and head strength and conditioning coach. Mathers is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) licensed in both Iowa and South Dakota and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Mathers received national recognition in his first season with USF. Following a fall season that saw the Cougar football program go 13-1 to finish as the national runner-up, he was named the Samson Equipment/American Football Monthly “Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year”. The award is given to a coach at the NFL, college and high school levels, with Mathers receiving the 2010 award for the NAIA. Mathers received his BS from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, in Exercise Science with an Emphasis on Athletic Training. He was a 3 year starter and team captain in football at BVU and also was a member of five school-record relay teams. Mathers now resides in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Though they fell short of their goal of the postseason, USF’s debut in the Northern Sun was a successful, respectearning one, as the Cougars went 9-2 with a handful of wins over upper-division opponents. Now for the encore, with virtually an entire new cast of characters. The Cougars graduated 25 seniors, most of whom played a big role in last year’s push for the playoffs. That, of course, means there’s a bounty of spirited competition for playing time in camp, but it also means that the players who ultimately make up the starting lineup when the Cougars visit Minnesota Duluth on Sept. 7 won’t be an experienced group. A lot of teams in a lot of sports would call this a rebuilding year, but the Cougars like to believe that the tradition of success they’ve enjoyed doesn’t allow for rebuilding seasons. They want to take the next step, not a step back. “Our goal is to make the playoffs,” said senior Carrington Hanna, who emerged as an all-conference wide receiver last year and is the lone returning playmaker on offense. “Last year we left our mark and had a good season, but we had some expectations we didn’t meet. Us being young is not going to be used as an excuse. We expect to be in the playoffs. Some guys are going to have to step up, but I think they’re ready.” The Cougars will be young all over, but nowhere moreso than at quarterback, where they’ll give the keys to the offense to either true freshmen Matt Young or Luke Papilion after sophomore Calvin Jacobson left the team. In addition, the Cougars will have a new feature back, or in their case backs, with senior Dakota Fiene, junior transfer Nephi Garcia and redshirt freshman Brady Rose expected to share carries in the backfield.

Dakota Fiene

Nephi Garcia

table. Angulo and Albeck have a chance to be special, and Garrett Shutt has looked great at receiver. We’re obviously not going to have the experience, but we’re going to be more athletic. It’s just a matter of getting everyone on the same page as quickly as we can.” Seniors Sam Dooyema and Shane Hyronimus and juniors Derek Delaney, JT Surgant and Antonio Oliver return on the O-line, with freshmen Terry Huber, Max Koehn and Trevor Wescott also in the mix. Defensively the Cougars have a little more returning experience, with senior Devin Flesher, junior Jarrett Grabbe and sophomore Grant Schindler back on the line, along with LB/DE Michael Tolkamp. The Cougars graduated three outstanding senior linebackers in Eric Anderson, Nick Bonte and Matt White, but return seniors Jonathan Talbot and Ryan Adams, with sophomores Clint Wilson and Carter Ahlers ready to step into starting roles. Sophomore corner John Tidwell is the lone returning starter in the secondary. He made 62 tackles, picked off three passes and blocked two kicks as a freshman. Alex Aesoph and Jace Bunkers are charged with replacing record-setting kicker/punter Braden Wieking. On paper, it’s hard to take the Cougars seriously as a playoff contender. There are just too many question marks and not enough experience. But this is a program that for years has thrived on proving doubters wrong, and one way they’ve done that is by keeping expectations high. “Sometimes there are teams that are rebuilding, but I don’t think that we are,” said head coach Jed Stugart. “Last year I had some – I don’t want to say doubts, but some things I was curious about in some areas, and that team surprised me in a lot of areas, and I think that could happen again.”

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At receiver, USF will hope that junior Garrett Shutt and freshmen Josh Angulo and Eric Albeck can draw attention away from Hanna, who caught 69 balls for 898 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Austin Van Hove is back at tight end after catching 43 passes last year. “I think we’re going to be a step faster in the backfield this year,” said offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. “All three guys are going to carry the ball, and they all bring a lot to the

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Name Jeremy Hudson Carrington Hanna Nephi Garcia Wes Smith Jr. Brady Rose Erick Albeck Matt Young Josh Angulo Korbin Lawler Khiry McDonald Aaron Hanna Devin Flesher Tosin Adedeji Garrett Rowe Luke Papilion Kyle Athmann Alex Aesoph Thomas Marshall Solomon St. Pierre Bradley Hatfield Jordan Johnson Garrett Shutt John Tidwell Ryan Graber Joseph Hlushak Dakota Fiene Michael Mehling Cameron Ostrom Clint Wilson Joel Martens Conor Schoepp Alex Marquignon Ryan Adams Jess Williams Nathan Lucs Michael Tolkamp Jonathan Talbot Thad Campbell John Batinich Andrew Solie Max Mickey Broughan Jantz Carter Ahlers Jase To’omalatai Tyler Swanson Korben Leegaard Derek Delaney Grant Schindler Chris Harris Michael Cruciotti Chance Cumming Chris Pettyplace Jesse Springer Richard Guarascio Evan Gentry Terry Huber Brock Murdock Max Koehn JT Surgant Shane Hyronimus Antonio Oliver Trevor Wescott Sam Dooyema Matt Baty Nicholas Stanke Austin Vanhove Cody Moon Jace Bunkers Trey Naasz Tait Johannsen Christian Dick

Pos. DB QB RB WR RB WR QB WR QB WR DB DL DB DB QB WR K DE DB K DB WR DB DB RB RB LB LB LB DB LB DB LB LB LB LB LB DB LB LB RB DB LB OL DL DL OL LB LS OL OL LS OL OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL TE TE TE K TE TE TE

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

Wt. 176 222 185 176 205 210 187 200 206 210 202 247 160 208 220 170 184 230 171 185 179 193 191 201 184 186 200 210 228 176 194 197 200 202 200 223 200 195 220 199 170 205 209 300 262 288 275 255 225 270 328 268 250 276 250 270 236 272 294 290 309 250 260 380 235 237 230 198 238 225 203

Yr. RFr. Sr. Jr. Sr. RFr. RFr. Fr. RFr. RFr. Sr. Sr. Sr. RFr. Jr. Fr. RFr. RFr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. RFr. RSo. Sr. RFr. RFr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. RFr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. RFr. Jr. So. Fr. RFr. Fr. RFr. Jr. RFr. Jr. Sr. Jr. RFr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. RFr. Jr. So.

Hometown (Previous School) Visalia, Calif. (Kings Christian) Streetsboro, Ohio (U Cal Penn.) Palm Desert, Calif. (College of the Desert) Brunswick, Ga. (Brunswick) Cumberland, Wis. (Cumberland) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Phoenix, Ariz. (Desert Vista) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) Tea, S.D. (Tea Area) Ocala, Fla. (University of South Dakota) Sacramento, Calif. (Sacremento CC) Paradise, Calif. (Butte CC) Brooklyn Center, Minn. (Park Center) Henderson, Nev. (Coronado) Denver, Colo. (Cherry Creek) Bird Island, Minn. (BOLD) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) Jacksonville, Fla. (Reedley) Wagner, S.D. (Wagner) Manteca, Calif. (San Joaquin Delta College) Platte, S.D. (Platte-Geddes) Reno, Nev. (Galena) Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview) Sioux Falls, S.D. (O’Gorman) Loveland, Colo. (Mountain View) Cottonwood, Minn. (Lakeview) Las Vegas, Nev. (College of the Desert) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Piedmont, S.D. (Sturgis Brown) Hartford, S.D. (Tri-Valley) Watertown, S.D. (Watertown) Paris, FR (Sainte-Norie) Douglas, Wyo. (Douglas) Wall, S.D. (Wall) West Des Moines, Iowa (Waukee) Lawton, Iowa (Lawton Bronson) Grass Valley, Calif. (Sierra College) Platte, S.D. (Platte-Geddes) Sunnyvale, Calif. (Butte CC) North Platte, Neb. (Maxwell) Holden, Mo. (Holden) Agoura Hills, Calif. (Nevada Union) Flandreau, S.D. (Flandreau) Kahuku, Hawaii (Pasedena City College) Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island) Gillette, Wyo. (Campbell County) Neligh, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha) Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa Falls) Ripon, Calif. (Modesto JC) Elizabeth, Colo. (Regis Jesuit) Evergreen, Colo. (College of San Mateo) Citrus Heights, Calif. (Mesa Verde) Denver, Colo. (Mullens) Naples, Fla. (Naples) Tallahassee, Fla. (North Florida Christian) Yankton, S.D. (Yankton) Linden, Calif. (Sacremento CC) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) St. Louis, Mo. (Nebraska-Omaha) Worthing, S.D. (Black Hills State) Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Eastern Arizona) Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) Luverne, Minn. (Luverne) Pinson, Ala. (Eastern Arizona) Eau Claire, Wis. (Regis) Garretson, S.D. (Garretson) Eldorado, Wis. (Laconia) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Lincoln) Wanger, S.D. (Wanger) Greeley, Colo. (University)

No Name 37 Ryan Adams 13 Tosin Adedeji 17 Alex Aesoph 48 Carter Ahlers Khadel Akindolire-King 6 Erick Albeck 8 Josh Angulo 16 Kyle Athman Ryan Bader Dalton Bass 44 John Batinich 79 Matt Baty Keenan Baynard 91 Jerry Brady Damon Brown Andy Buchele 86 Jace Bunkers Josh Butler 43 Thad Campbell 60 Michael Cruciotti 62 Chance Cumming Grant De Haai 56 Derrick Delaney 89 Christian Dick 78 Sam Dooyema 30 Dakota Fiene 12 Devin Flesher Robert Fulton 3 Nephi Garcia 69 Evan Gentry 97 Jarrett Grabbe 28 Ryan Graber 68 Richard Guarascio 2 Carrington Hanna 11 Aaron Hanna 58 Chris Harris 20 Bradley Hatfield 71 Terry Huber 1 Jeremey Hudson 29 Joseph Hlushak 75 Shane Hyronimus 47 Broughan Jantz Andy Jarosz 88 Tait Johannsen 23 Jordan Johnson Isaac Josephson 73 Max Koehn Derek Landis 9 Korbin Lawler 55 Korben Leegaard 40 Nathan Lucs 36 Alex Marquignon 18 Thomas Marshall 34 Joel Martens Brian Mayberry 10 Khiry McDonald 31 Michael Mehling 46 Max Mickey 85 Cody Moon Jordan Mueller 72 Brock Murdock 87 Trey Naasz Daulton Olinger 76 Antonio Oliver 32 Cameron Ostrom 15 Luke Papilion 63 Chris Pettyplace 5 Brady Rose 95 Mitchell Rosenbloom 14 Garrett Rowe Austin Schaffer 57 Grant Schindler

2012-13 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jed Stugart; Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Robert Tucker; Offensive Coordinator: Ryan Grubb; Off. Line Coach: Casey Meile; Def. Line Coach: Tremaine Jackson; Kickers/Punters: Al Hansen; Assistant Offensive Line: Jon Eastman; Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator:Cesar Rivas-Sandoval; Runninng Backs/Tight Ends: Casey Peters; Wide Recievers/Recruiting Coordinator: Dustan Hovorka; Assistant Defensive Backs: Rick Thomas; Outside Linebackers/Video Coordinator: Brandon Andersen; Assistant Running Backs/Tight Ends: Kristian Porter

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Name Jerry Brady Jordan Wenborg Mitchell Rosenbloom Jarrett Grabbe Khadel Akindolire-King Ryan Bader Dalton Bass Keenan Baynard Damon Brown Andrew Buchele Josh Butler Grant De Haai Robert Fulton Andrew Jarosz Isaac Josephson Derek Landis Brian Mayberry Jordan Mueller Daulton Olinger Austin Schaffer Jai Seltzer ST Sheperd Hayes Stone Dillon Suhr Jason Towns Tanner Townsend Stuart Vanden Heuvel Jake Wodka Zane Zentic

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

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

Pronunciation Key Nephi Garcia (Knee-phi) Josh Angulo (On-gu-low) Tosin Adedji (Toe-sin) (Uh-dee-di-zhay) Khadel Akindolire-King (Ah-kin-door-lay) Kendrick Celestine (Cell-uh-steen) Michael Cruciotti (Crew-she-otti) Sam Dooyema (Doi-ma) Richard Guarascio (Ger-aus-e-o) Joseph Hlushak (Lu-shak) Shane Hyronimus (Ha-ronimus) Andrew Jarosz (Yar-osz) Tait Johannsen (Jo-hansen) Zach Lewallen (Lew-all-in) Nathan Lucs (Lukes) Joseph Hlushak (Lu-Shack) Alexandre Marquignon (Mar-king-gnon) Trey Naasz (Naz) Cameron Ostrom (O-strum) Grant Schindler (Schind-ler) Conor Schoepp (Schep) JT Surgant (Sir-gant) Jared Vlotho (Vlo-do)

Wt. 253 249 261 295 173 186 185 190 200 200 167 200 165 265 190 210 240 275 270 185 176 255 178 287 150 175 185 207 190

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Hometown (Previous School) Jackson, Calif. (American River College) Cannon Falls, Minn. (Vermillion CC) St. Paul, Minn. (St. Paul Johnson Blair, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha) Eau Claire, Wis. (Regis) Moville, Iowa (Woodbury Central) Hills, Minn. (Hills-Beaver Creek) Minneapolis, Minn. (Minnehaha Academy) Lynd, Minn. (Marhsall) Milbank, S.D. (Milbank) Aurora, Colo. (Gateway) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Sioux Falls Christian) Greeley, Colo. (Northridge) North Oaks, Minn. (Totino-Grace) Minneota, Minn. (Minneota) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Littleton, Colo. (Columbine) Plymouth, Wis. (Plymouth) Spring Lake Park, Minn. (Spring Lake Park) Hilbert, Wis. (Hibert)

San Diego, Calif. (Horizon Christian Academy)

Greeley, Colo. (Resurrection Christian) Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East) Adair, Iowa (Adair Casey) Harvey, Ill. (Thorton Township) Castle Rock, Colo. (Castle Rock) Watertown, Wis. (Lakeside Lutheran) Plano, Texas (Plano West) Fremont, Neb. (Fremont)

Players By State/Country South Dakota-19 California-13 Colorado-13 Minnesota-12 Wisconsin-9 Nebraska-5 Florida-4 Iowa-4 Missouri-3 Nevada-3 Wyoming-3 Alabama-2 Arizona-1 France-1 Georgia-1 Hawaii-1 Illinois-1 Ohio-1 Texas-1

No Name 35 Conner Schoepp Jai Seltzer ST Sheperd 24 Garrett Shutt Wes Smith Jr. 45 Andrew Solie 67 Jesse Springer 19 Solomon St. Pierre 81 Nicholas Stanke Hayes Stone Dillon Suhr 74 JT Surgant 54 Tyler Swanson 42 Jonathan Talbot 26 John Tidwell 41 Michael Tolkamp 50 Jase To’omalatai Jason Towns Tanner Townsend Stuart Vanden Heuvel 84 Austin Vanhove 93 Jordan Wenborg 77 Trevor Wescott 38 Jess Williams 33 Clint Wilson Jake Wodka 7 Matt Young Zane Zentic

Players By Year Senior- 16 Junior- 21 Sophomore- 11 Redshirt Freshmen- 19 Freshmen- 32

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PLAYER PROFILES

#37 Ryan Adams

Linebacker Sr./6-0/200/Douglas, Wyo.(Douglas) 2012 (JUNIOR): Played in five games before suffering season-ending injury... tallied career-high six tackles and two sacks (-6 yds.) at Minot State (9/15)...snagged first interception as a Cougar vs. Bemidji State (9/22)...credited with five tackles, four solo, and one PB against Southwest Minnesota State (9/29)...recorded 14 tackles on the year. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Played in seven games as reserve linebacker...saw action on special teams and...had seasonhigh three tackles against SDSM&T (10/22)...finished with seven stops on the year. 2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in one game his second season on campus. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped lead the Bearcats to the 2008 4A State Championship...named all-state...three-time all-conference...Wyoming Shrine Game participant...Wyoming Scholar Athlete Award recipient... member of National Honor Society...graduated first in his class. PERSONAL: Has two sisters, Tina and Ashley, and one brother, Seth...elementary/special education major.

#91 Jerry Brady

Defensive Lineman Sr./6-3/253/Jackson, Calif. (American River College) 2012 (JUNIOR): Appeared in two games during first season on campus...credited with one tackle vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/13). 2010-11 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two seasons at American River College...member of the undefeated (11-0) ARC squad who claimed the 2011 Mid Empire Championship...fifth on the team in tackles for a loss (7.0-24yards)...finIndividual Career ished the season with 18 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forcedHistory fumble and four PD...anchored defensive that allowed just 62.5 rushBrackett ing yards per game. 2010: Recorded 13 tackles including four TACKLES ua to a tfl a freshman. pd ff fr blk for a loss and 3.5g sacks net total 58 yards as HIGH SCHOOL: gPrepped at aArgonaut High School...named SACKS ua total yards all-league and team captain during senior season after tallying 45 tackles and six sacks...also served as team captain for the varsity basketball Bradshaw, Marcus team. PERSONAL: Son of Deborah and Gerad Brady...born July 23, PARTICIPATION g 1991...has two sisters, Ashley and Brittany...plans to major in 2003 1 No other statistics business and minor in other sports marketing...career goal to work TOTAL 1 No statistics in sports marketing within professional sports. Brady, Jerry TACKLES

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#78 Sam Dooyema

Offensive Line Sr./6-3/260/Luverne, Minn. (Luverne) 2012 (JUNIOR): Saw action in eight games...provided leadership and additional experience to the Cougars’ depth up front...enters senior season with 19 games under his belt 2011 (SOPHOMORE) : Started on the offensive line in eight of nine games last season... helped guide USF to 3,128 total offensive yards, 37 touchdowns and 281 points... the 2011 offense averaged 31.2 points and 347 yards per game...converted 89% of red-zone chances, scoring a touchdown 66% of the time...voted to second team All-Dakota Transition Team. 2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Reserve offensive lineman, saw action in 2 games...helped the offense gain 2,254 rushing yards and 3,821 passing yards for a total of 6075, 24 rushing touchdowns, and 49 passing touchdowns. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted...Scout Team Offensive MVP. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped the Cardinals to three Minnesota State AA Football Runner-Up titles...named two-time All-State in football and track...All-Conference...also a two-time state qualifier in wrestling...Student Council President. PERSONAL: Has eight siblings, Andrew, Katie, Amanda, Kelsey, Eli, Naomi, Jeremiah, and Jed...biology major.

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Dakota Fiene

#30 Dakota Fiene

Running Back Sr./5-7/186/Cottonwood, Minn. (Lakeview) 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in five games for the Cougars as a kick-off return man and reserve running back... returned one kick for 14 yards at Northwest Missouri State (9/10)... carried the ball twice for 19 yards and recorded one catch for 15 yards for a season-high 34 all-purpose yards at Minot State (9/24). 2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): A member of the team but didn’t record any statistics. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain and offensive MVP for the Lakers...named three-time All-Area and two-time All-Conference... selected to Minnesota All-Star game. PERSONAL: Has four sisters and three brothers...Business major.

#12 Devin Flesher

Defensive Lineman Sr./6-3/247/Paradise, Calif. (Paradise) 2012 (JUNIOR): Made an appearance in all 11 games...charted at least one tackle in 10 of 11 games...credited with three tackles and first sack vs. Bemidji State (9/22)...highest-tackle total (5) came in USF’s win over cross-town rival, Augustana (10/20)...recorded sack or QB hurry in four contests...finished season with 23 tackles, including 15 tackles for loss (-15 yds.), and two sacks (-11 yds.)...also recovered one fumble. 2010-11 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two seasons at Butte College...finished third in sacks (4.5) and tackles recorded for a loss, 9.0 (51 yards)...also ranked sixth on

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team with 31 tackles during his sophomore campaign...2010: recorded five tackles and one sack in five games as a freshman...helped guide the roadrunners to two consecutive post season wins, in the ASBG Bowl (2010) and Graffiti Bowl (2011). HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Paradise High School...named all-league and all-section in football after leading the league in sacks as senior...Tim Pata Character Award recipient...earned team MVP honors in basketball...also lettered in track & field. PERSONAL: Son of Tom & Kristi Flesher...born April 13, 1991...has two sisters and one brother, Alexa, Emily and Brenda...plans to major in sports management...career goal to work in athletic administration at the professional level...served as president of Pine Ridge 4-H Club.

CARRINGTON HANNA

#2 Carrington Hanna

Wide Reciever Sr./6-2/222/Streetsboro, Ohio (California-Penn)

#11 Aaron Hanna

Cornerback Sr./5-11/202/Sacramento, Calif. (Sacramento CC)

2012 (JUNIOR): Had a breakout season in first year as fulltime starter at WR...accumulated 69 catches for 898 and 10 2012 (JUNIOR): Played in eight games...appeared in various TDs...led NSIC in receptions per game (6.27) and ranked defensive packages as reserve DB...key contributor on special second in receiving TDs (10)...81.5 yards per game was the teams...took advantage of increased time, recording seasonleague’s fifth-best...earned NSIC South all-conference secbest three tackles vs. MSU Moorhead (9/8)...also recorded ond team honors...named CoSIDA Academic All-American stops against Wayne State (11/10) and at St. Cloud State and All-District with 3.42 GPA...led USF with 40 receptions (8/30). that resulted in a first down...credited with 12 plays over 25 2010-11 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two seasons yards...eclipsed 100 yards receiving twice...took conference at Sacramento...two-time first team all-conference selection... by storm with eight grabs, 113 yards and two TDs at St. Cloud tallied five interceptions, three forced fumbles, 88 tackles, and State (8/30)...pulled in a career-long 61-yard score win over 41 PBU’s in two seasons at Sacramento City. MSU-Moorhead (9/8), in which he also tossed a 39-yard HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Laguna Creek High School touchdown pass...caught game-deciding 9-yard TD at Augus(Calif.)...Participated in Track & Field and Football...1st team tana (10/20)...racked up 919 all-purpose yards including 111 All-Delta League, DB of the year. passing yards...third on the team in scoring (60 pts). PERSONAL: Son of Richard Hanna...born August 6, 1989... 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Started at the quarterback position in 5 one little sister named Jasmine...Aaron is a communications games last season, throwing for 785 yards and seven touchmajor with a business minor and aspires to either play profes- downs... threw the long ball successfully with 3 completions Individual Career History sional football or continue on to law school. over 45 yards... led the Cougars in total offense with 1,160 yards... biggest game came at home against William Jewell Hanna, Aaron (10/1) when he threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns, while TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk running for a season-high, 116 yards and two rushing touch2012 7 5 0 5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 downs on 16 carries... finished second on the squad in rushing TOTAL 7 5 0 5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 recording a net of 375 yards averaging 5.1 yards per carry... recorded 446 all-purpose yards placing him 3rd on the team with 50 all-purpose yards per game. Hanna, Carrington 2009-10 (FRESHMAN & REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g two seasons at California-Penn...member of the honor roll 2011 9 74 375 5 32 5.1 41.7 and a scholar athlete...redshirted 2009 season...rushed for 15 2012 11 16 21 0 10 1.3 1.9 TOTAL 20 90 396 5 32 4.4 19.8 yards during his red-shirt freshman season. PASSING

2011 2012 TOTAL TOTAL OFFENSE

2011 2012 TOTAL

cmp-att-int

yards

9 11 20

62-123-9 4-6-2 66-129-11

785 111 896

rush

pass

total

td long

7 1 8

pct

avg/p

48 50.4 39 66.7 48 51.2

6.4 18.5 6.9

avg/g

effic

87.2 108.2 10.1 210.4 44.8 112.9

avg/g

9 375 785 1160 128.9 11 21 111 132 12.0 COUGAR • SENIORS 20FOOTBALL 396 896 1292 64.6

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterman, two time all-state and all-conference selection...had over 4,200 yards and 54 touchdowns in his final two seasons...passed for 1,500 yards and rushed for 1,000 as a senior...totaled 30 scores as a senior.... as a junior passed for 800 yards and rushed for a 1,000 while finding the end zone 23 times...playing receiver as a sophomore, he grabbed 150 yards receivingCareer and three touchIndividual History downs...graduated top 10 in his class and an all-academic Hanna, Aaron conference honoree all four years...member of the national TACKLES ua a player total tfl pd ff and fr letterman blk honor society...ang all-state in basketball 2012 7 5 0 5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 inTOTAL baseball. 7 5 0 5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 PERSONAL: Pre-medicine major. Hanna, Carrington RUSHING

2011 2012 TOTAL PASSING

2011 2012 TOTAL TOTAL OFFENSE

2011 2012 TOTAL RECEIVING

2011 2012 TOTAL SCORING

2011 2012 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2011 2012 TOTAL TACKLES

2011 2012 TOTAL

att

yards

long

avg/c

avg/g

9 11 20

74 16 90

375 21 396

5 0 5

32 10 32

5.1 1.3 4.4

41.7 1.9 19.8

cmp-att-int

yards

9 11 20

62-123-9 4-6-2 66-129-11

785 111 896

td long

7 1 8

rush

pass

total

avg/g

9 11 20

375 21 396

785 111 896

1160 132 1292

128.9 12.0 64.6

rec

yards

9 11 20

6 69 75

71 898 969

9 11 20

td rush

6 10 16

5 0 5

td long

1 10 11

24 61 61

rcv

ret

1 10 11

0 0 0

pct

avg/p

48 50.4 39 66.7 48 51.2

6.4 18.5 6.9

rec/g

avg/c

avg/g

0.7 6.3 3.8

11.8 13.0 12.9

7.9 81.6 48.5

pat 2pat

0 0 0

total

avg/g

0 0 0

36 60 96

4.0 5.5 4.8

total

avg/g

0 446 0 919 0 1365

49.6 83.5 68.2

effic

87.2 108.2 10.1 210.4 44.8 112.9

0 0 0 ir

avg/g

rush

rcv

9 11 20

375 21 396

71 898 969

0 0 0

total

tfl

blk

9 11 20

1 1 2

0 0 0

1 1 2

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0 0

#58 Chris Harris

Long Snapper Sr./6-3/225/Ripon, Calif. (Modesto JC) 2012 (JUNIOR): Served as Cougars’ long and short snapper in all 11 games...steady hands led to conference-best field goal percentage (84.2)...member of unit that helped Wieking set a program record 54-yard FG vs. Southwest Minnesota State (9/29)...also tallied four tackles, three solo stops, and one fumble recovery. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action as a reserve offensive lineman in four games... recorded one tackle at Northwest Missouri State (9/10). 2010 (FRESHMAN): Played one season at Modesto JC... helped lead the Pirates to an 8-3 record...coached by Sam Young.. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Central Catholic... tallied 48 tackles and a fumble recovery as a senior...helped lead the Raiders to a11-2 season highlighted by a section champion-

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rcv

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kr long

total

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avg tfl

blk

ship and state championship runner-up as a junior...coached SACKS g ua a total yards by Mike Glines and Robert Canepa...a scholar athlete. PERSONAL: Business major. Harris, Chris TACKLES

total

tfl

blk

4 11 15

0 3 3

1 1 2

1 4 5

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0 0

0 1 1

0 0 0

TACKLES

total

tfl

blk

2009 2010 TOTAL

1 5 6

0 1 1

0 2 2

0 3 3

0.0-0 1.0-9 1.0-9

0 0 0

0 1 1

0 0 0

SACKS

total

yards

2009 2010 TOTAL

1 5 6

0 1 1

0 0 0

0 1 1

0 9 9

2011 2012 TOTAL

Corey Hartley

#75 Shane Hyronimus

Offensive Line Sr./6-8/290/Worthing, S.D. (Lennox) 2012 (JUNIOR): Added size and depth to USF’s offensive line...played seven games in reserve role ...made first-career start in week seven, when USF lit up Concordia’s defense for 305 passing yards and four TDs in a 31-23 win (10/13). 2010-11 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two seasons at Black Hills state...did not record any statistics. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lennox High School (Worthington) where he earned three varsity letters playing football. PERSONAL: Son of Les & Brenda Hyronimus...born August 8, 1990...has two brothers and two sisters...plans to major in Criminal Justice...career goal to work in law enforcement.

#23 Jordan Johnson

Defensive Back Sr./6-1/179/Platte, S.D. (Geddes) 2012 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 11 games as reserve DB and significant member of special teams...ranked second on kickoff squad with three tackles...tallied four stops total

Jordan Johnson

COUGAR FOOTBALL • SENIORS

2011 (SOPHOMORE): Played in eight games on special teams, as well as in the defensive backfield... recorded 16 tackles, one for a loss, and one sack... tallied a season-high four stops at Northwest Missouri State (9/10). 2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Made 7.5 tackles in a reserve defensive back role...blocked a kick in a 63-3 win over Dakota Wesleyan University. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Platte-Geddes... had over 300 Individual Career History careerJesse tackles...helped lead the Black Panthers to the 2008 Johnson State 11B Semi-Finals...two-time team MVP...named two-time TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk All-State basketball... four-time 2000in football and 1 0 2 2 1.0-12 0 All-Conference 0 0 0 TOTAL 1 0 2 2 1.0-12 0 0 0 0 in football, basketball, baseball and track... Argus Leader Elite SACKS g ua a total yards 45...selected to South Dakota All-Star game...All-American 2000 1 0 1 1 12 nominee in football. 1 TOTAL 0 1 1 12 PERSONAL: Has two sisters... Media Studies major. Johnson, Jordan PUNT RETURNS

2010 2011 2012 TOTAL TACKLES

2010 2011 2012 TOTAL SACKS

2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

no. yards

8 8 11 27

0 0 0 0

td long

0 2 0 2

0 0 0 0

avg/r

avg/g

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.2 0.0 0.1

0 2 0 2

total

tfl

blk

8 8 11 27

5 11 4 20

5 5 0 10

10 16 4 30

0.0-0 1.0-2 0.0-0 1.0-2

0 0 0 0

1 0 0 1

total

yards

8 8 11 27

0 1 0 1

0 0 0 0

0 1 0 1

0 2 0 2

Johnson, Mac PARTICIPATION

2005 TOTAL

0 No other statistics 0 No other statistics

Johnson, Matt PARTICIPATION

2006 2007 Lee, Letarius TOTAL

0 No other statistics 0 No other statistics 0 No other statistics

INTERCEPTIONS

2004 S.2005 Johnson 2006 TACKLES 2007 TOTAL

Individual Career History

#55 Korben Leegaard g

no. yards

td long

avg/r

0 0 0 0 0.0 Defensive Lineman 0 0 0 0 0.0

12 8 14 g11 45

avg/g

0.0 0.0 0.6 ff 0.0 0.2

1 8Wyo. 0 (Campbell 8 8.0 Sr./6-0/288/Gillette, County) ua 0 a 0 total tfl0.0pd fr blk 0 0

8 0 8 8.0defensive line 2012 (JUNIOR): Played1in two games as ALL PURPOSE g solo rush rcv pr inkrUSF’s ir total avg/g of MSU reserve...credited with tackle routing 2004 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Moorhead 2005 (9/8). 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2006 14 0 0 0 0 8 8 0.6 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action on the defensive front in 2007 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTAL 45 one 0 0 0and0 one 8 assisted 8 0.2tackle. four games... recorded solo 2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Reservetfl nose tackle during TACKLES g ua a total pd ff fr blk 2004 12 29 12 41 7.5-43 2 1 0 0 the season. 2005 8 16 8 24 6.5-31 0 0 1 0 2009 (FRESHMAN): 2006 14Redshirted 24 15 39 10.0-47 2 0 0 0 11 19 10 29 9.5-65 1 0 0 0 HIGH 2007 SCHOOL: Prepped Campbell County... TOTAL 45 88 at45 133 33.5-186 5 1helped 1 0lead the Camels to the 2008 5A State Championship...named AllSACKS g ua a total yards State and Team Wyoming Super 25... 2004 All-Conference...Second 12 4 1 5 30 2005 8 2 0 2 15 was team also wrestled. 2006 captain... 14 6 2 8 40 2007 11 5 1 6 46Kayleigh...Exercise PERSONAL: Has two sisters, Kelsey and TOTAL 45 17 4 21 131 Science major. Leegaard, Korben TACKLES

total

tfl

blk

2011 2012 TOTAL

4 2 6

1 1 2

1 0 1

2 1 3

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0 0

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Lentz, John

PARTICIPATION

#18 Thomas Marshall

Defensive End Sr./6-3/230/Jacksonville, Fla. (Reedley) 2012 (JUNIOR): Appeared in eight games during first season on campus...added size and speed to Cougars’ defensive front...tallied season-high three tackles, including one for loss (-6 yds.) vs. MSU Moorhead (9/8)...finished with four tackles, three of which were solo. 2009-10 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two seasons at Reedley College (2010): played in nine games for the Tigers...tallied 23 tackles, including four TFL (-31 yds.) and two sacks (-17 yds.)...disrupted four passes and had one FF... also recorded one blocked kick and one safety...tabbed Northern California Football Association All-Conference...Coach’s Award and Jim Bailey Scholarship recipient...recognized for student-athlete academic excellence...(2009): appeared in five games...charted 10 tackles and one sack. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Englewood...three-year letterman in football...two-time all-conference honoree...two-year letterman in basketball and one-year letterman in track & field... Individual Career History participated in FCA. PERSONAL: Born October 10, 1987...son of Fredricka Marquignon, Alex Brown...has one brother, Curtis...sports medicine major and PARTICIPATION g journalism minor...aspires to play professional football and 2012 1 No other statistics TOTAL a difference 1 No make forother thestatistics future...believes he can make anyone smile. Marshall, Thomas TACKLES

total

tfl

blk

2012 TOTAL

8 8

3 3

1 1

4 4

1.0-6 1.0-6

0 0

Marten, Joel PARTICIPATION

2012 TOTAL

0 0

No other statistics No other statistics

no. yards

Thomas Marshall

Martens, Joel INTERCEPTIONS

2010 2011 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2010 2011 TOTAL TACKLES

2010 2011 TOTAL

3 8 11

td long

1 0 1

0 0 0

avg/r

avg/g

0.0 0.0 0.0

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

3 8 11

0 0 0

0.0 0.0 0.0

total

tfl

blk

3 8 11

1 6 7

0 3 3

1 9 10

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

1 0 1

0 0 0

#10 Khiry McDonald

#54 Tyler Swanson

Wide Reciever Sr./6-2/210/Ocala, Fla. (University of South Dakota)

Defensive Line Sr./6-1/262/Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island)

2010-2012 (FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, & JUNIOR): Played wide receiver for the University of South Dakota, seeing action in four games for the Coyotes. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Trinity Catholic HS in Ocala, Fla. where he competed in football, basketball, and track & field… Named to Florida’s Class 2B All-State second team as a senior… caught 32 passes for 655 yards and six touchdowns as a senior. PERSONAL: Son of Tina Powers…born on January 18, 1990…plans on majoring in Radiology at USF and hopes to become a Radiology Technician…favorite professional athletes are Jerry Rice and Randy Moss.

2012 (JUNIOR): Made transition to defensive line...saw action in six games...did not record any statistics. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Played in six games in a reserve role on the offensive line...expected to take on new duties on the defensive line in 2012. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Earned valuable experience as a reserve right guard during the season. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Grand Island...helped lead the Islanders to the Nebraska Class A state Quarterfinals...team captain and squad leader...named honorable mention all-district...academic letterwinner...National Honor Society...honor roll. PERSONAL: Has one sister, Nikki...education and biology major.

Wes Smith Jr.

Wide Reciever Sr./5-7/170/Brunswick, Ga. (University of Northern Iowa) 2012 (JUNIOR): Saw action in 10 games, starting against Illinois State (10/27) … recorded six catches for 96 yards and one touchdown during the season … finished with eight tackles on special teams, including seven unassisted … had a season long 27-yard catch for a touchdown against North Dakota State (10/29) … had a season high 39 yards against Illinois State (10/27) … notched 163 kick-off return yards and 20 punt return yards … recorded a season high 74 kick return yards against North Dakota State … had a season-long 43yard kick return against Southern Illinois (10/13). 2010-2011 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played in 11 games for Iowa Western Community College ... Finished with 33 receptions for 438 yards ... returned a combined 45 kickoffs and punts for 924 yards and two touchdowns ... was an All-American return man for the Reivers. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Brunswick HS where he competed in football, basketball, and track & field…earned All-State honors for the Pirates for three years at wide receiver. PERSONAL: Son of Kim Pickens…born on February 19, 1991…favorite professional athlete is Trindon Holliday…also enjoys playing golf.

#42 Jonathan Talbot

Linebacker Sr./6-2/200/Grass Valley, Calif. (Sierra College) 2012 (JUNIOR): Made immediate impact within LB core... started 10 of 11 games in first year as a Cougar...recorded five tackles or more on six occasions...tallied six tackles, five solo, vs. MSU Moorhead (9/8)...came up big with a career-high eight tackles, including three for loss (-14 yds.) and one sack (-6 yds.) at Winona State (10/5)...77-yard interception TD vs. (10/26) tied Tidwell’s punt return for USF’s longest play of the season...ranked seventh on the squad with 45 tackles...third with 9.5 tackles for loss (-24 yds.) and interceptions (2)...also credited with four PD and QB hurries. 2010-11 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two season at Sierra College...earned first team All-Valley conference honors after leading the Wolverines defense with 64 tackles including 15 for a net loss of 55 yards as a sophomore...also recorded six sacks and returned a fumble 64 yards...recorded 21 tackles in five games as a freshman.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • SENIORS

2004 TOTAL

2 2

0 0

1 1

0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Bear River...recorded 47 tackles, Sylliaasen, Pau two INTs and nine PD for the as a senior...helped Bruins to an PARTICIPATION 5-1 conference 0grecord and 8-3...also lettered in track & field. 2000 No other statistics 2001 0 No statistics PERSONAL: Son ofother Marie & Tony Talbot...born May 30, TOTAL 0 No other statistics 1991...has two brothers, Matt and Chris...plans to major in psychology and minor in criminal justice. Talbot, Jonathan SCORING

2012 TOTAL

11 11

INTERCEPTIONS

2012 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2012 TOTAL TACKLES

2012 TOTAL SACKS

2012 TOTAL

11 11

td rush

1 1

0 0

rcv

ret

0 0

1 1

no. yards

2 2

pat 2pat

0 0

td long

82 82

1 1

77 77

0 0

total

avg/g

0 0

6 6

0.5 0.5

avg/r

avg/g

41.0 41.0

7.5 7.5

VanHove, Austin Austin Vanhove

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

11 11

0 0

82 82

7.5 7.5

total

tfl

blk

11 11

26 26

19 19

45 45

9.5-24 9.5-24

4 4

1 1

0 0

total

yards

11 11

1 1

0 0

1 1

6 6

2010 (SOPHOMORE): Started at Tight end in 12 games... recorded 15 receptions for 248 yards (16.5 ypc) and five touchdowns...also had one rush for five yards...recognized as All-GPAC HM. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams...had 15 receptions for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns...also blocked one kick. HIGH SCHOOL: Named two-time all-state...two-time allconference...Argus Leader Elite 45...also two-time all-state in baseball and three-time all-conference in basketball. Individual PERSONAL: Has three brothers, Troy, Kelly, andCareer ShawnHistory

RUSHING

2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL TOTAL OFFENSE

Jonathan Talbot

2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL RECEIVING

2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL SCORING

2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL TACKLES

Tight End Sr./6-4/237/Garretson, S.D. (Garretson) 2012 (JUNIOR): Key contributor to USF’s lethal air attack... started in all 11 games at tight end...responsible for 43 grabs, 367 yards and one score...averaged 33.4 receiving yard per outing...had huge game at Winona State (10/5), where he led all receivers with nine catches for 89 yards and accounted for the Cougars’ only scorer, a 17-yard TD...capped year with seven reception (52-yard) effort at Minnesota State (11/3) and eight reception (82-yard) outing vs. Wayne State (11/10)...covered 8.5 yards per catch...will return for redshirt senior season for 2013-14. 2011 (REDSHIRT): Sidelined due to season-ending injury

COUGAR FOOTBALL • SENIORS

att

yards

long

avg/c

avg/g

0 1 0 0 1

0 5 0 0 5

0 0 0 0 0

0 5 0 0 5

0.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 5.0

0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.1

rush

pass

total

avg/g

10 13 2 11 36

0 5 0 0 5

0 0 0 0 0

0 5 0 0 5

0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.1

rec

yards

10 13 2 11 36

15 15 0 43 73

280 248 0 367 895

10 13 2 11 36

td rush

3 5 0 1 9

0 0 0 0 0

td long

3 5 0 1 9

55 49 0 23 55

rcv

ret

3 5 0 1 9

0 0 0 0 0

rec/g

avg/c

avg/g

1.5 1.2 0.0 3.9 2.0

18.7 16.5 0.0 8.5 12.3

28.0 19.1 0.0 33.4 24.9

pat 2pat

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 1 1

total

avg/g

0 0 0 0 0

18 30 0 8 56

1.8 2.3 0.0 0.7 1.6

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

10 13 2 11 36

0 5 0 0 5

280 248 0 367 895

0 0 0 0 0

280 253 0 367 900

28.0 19.5 0.0 33.4 25.0

total

tfl

blk

10 13 2 11 36

0 0 0 0 0

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 1

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rcv

TACKLES

blk

SACKS

2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

#84 Austin Vanhove

10 13 2 11 36

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yards

Austin Vanhove

#86 Jace Bunkers

#44 John Batnich

Linebacker Jr./5-11/220/Sunnyvale, Calif. (Butte CC)

Kicker Jr./5-10/198/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt)

2011-2012 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Competed at Butte Community College where he was a NorCal All-Conference Linebacker…was also named as the team captain for two years…two-time LB of the Year of Butte CC. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped Homestead High School in Cupertino, Calif. where he played football, baseball, and basketball for the Mustangs…earned honors as the Defensive MVP and the MVP of the El Camino Conference…two-time All-Mercury News selection as a Linebacker. PERSONAL: Son of John and Penny Batinich…has two brothers, Bobby (26) and Xavier (16)...born on April 5, 1992...plans on majoring in Criminal Justice at USF.

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Served as a reserve kicker...did not record any statistics. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Member of USF’s baseball team...did not see any action and took a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Roosevelt, participating in soccer, football, baseball and tennis for the Rough Riders...garnered first-team all-state honors in soccer, Gold Glove winner, special teams MVP...member of student council and a top-10 senior. PERSONAL: Son of Rod and Suzie Bunkers...has one sister, Kara...youth leader, life group leader and prayer team member...active in the FCA...biology major...wants to pursue a career in dermatology.

#79 Matt Baty

Offensive Line Jr./6-5/380/Birmingham, Ala. (Eastern Arizona JC) 2011-2012 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Competed at Eastern Arizona Junior College where he was a two-year starter at guard for the Monsters. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Clay Chalkville HS in Pinson, Ala. where he competed in football and wrestling…two-year starter for the Cougars, earning All-Region 7 honors and also was named to the roster for the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Game. PERSONAL: Son of Sharon and Johnny Baty…born on August 4, 1991…has two siblings, Chris (36) and Lindsey (29)… plans on majoring in Business at USF…favorite professional athlete is Brett Favre. Individual Career History Campbell, Thad INTERCEPTIONS

2011 2012 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2011 2012 TOTAL TACKLES

2011 2012 TOTAL

7 11 18

no. yards

td long

0 1 1

0 0 0

0 1 1

avg/r

avg/g

0.0 1.0 1.0

0.0 0.1 0.1

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

7 11 18

0 0 0

0 1 1

0.0 0.1 0.1

total

tfl

blk

7 11 18

4 14 18

1 4 5

5 18 23

1.0-2 0.0-0 1.0-2

2 5 7

0 1 1

0 0 0

#43 Thad Campbell

Defensive Back Jr./6-0/195/Platte, S.D. (Platte Geddes) 2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games...logged productive time as DB alternate in various defensive packages... also key contributor on special teams, specifically the punt team, which he led with five tackles...recorded at least one tackle in 10 games...tallied career-high five tackles, including four solo stops, and a PB vs. Upper Iowa (10/26)...led all non-starting defensive players with 18 tackles...also credited for five PD and one interception, QB hurry, forced fumble and fumble recovery. 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Gained valuable experience playing seven games in the defensive backfield for USF… recorded first career interception vs. SDSM&T (10/22)…tallied five tackles, one for a loss (-2 yds), one interception, and one pass break-up. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Played running back and outside linebacker for the Black Panthers...named All-State...All-Conference... South Dakota HS All-Star Game participant...Argus Leader Elite 45. PERSONAL: Major is undeclared.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • JUNIORS Campbell, Zach

#62 Chance Cumming

#3 Nephi Garcia

Offensive LIne Jr./6-6/328/Evergreen, Colo. (Roosevelt)

Running Back Jr./5-7/185/Palm Desert, Calif. (College of the Desert)

2011-2012 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Competed at the College of San Mateo in San Mateo, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Mullen HS in Denver, Colo.where he competed in lacrosse and football…member of the 2009 Class 5A State Championship team in football. PERSONAL: Son of Brenda and Craig Cumming…born on November 7, 1990…plans to majoring in Business at USF… favorite professional athlete is Ryan Clady.

2011-2013 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): played two seasons at College of the Desert...picked up 7.3 yards per carry to lead the Roadrunners with 597 rushing yards and 7 TDs in only six games played in 2012-13...also charted 70 receiving yards last season...scoring total of 48 points was second only to the Roadrunner’s kicker...rushing total ranked fourth in the Central Conference...averaged 20.8 yards per kick return and 16 per punt return...accounted for team’s lone punt returned for a score last season...rushed for 249 yards and 6 TDs as a freshman, when he was also the squad’s top kick and punt returner...also served as punter on occasion...in two seasons recorded average of 31 yards on 10 punt returns...career-long punt return was 54 yards. PERSONAL: Son of Peter Garcia...born Sept. 3, 1993.

#56 Derek Delaney

Offensive Line Jr./6-5/275/Neligh, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha) 2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games...vital member of starting offensive line...provided solid protection up front to guide USF offense that averaged 378 yards and 31 points per game...also helped offense maintain 81 percent red zone efficiency, while allowing only 19 sacks all season...one of two returning starters on the OL. 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared on the defensive line in five games... recorded one solo tackle on the season at Northwest Missouri State (9/10). 2010 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted at Nebraska-Omaha. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Neligh-Oakdale... played both defensive line and linebacker earning an all-district selection as a junior and senior...all-district performer in wrestling and baseball...also competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Has a twin brother and one sister...sports management major.

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#97 Jarrett Grabbe

Defensive Line Jr./6-2/295/Blair, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha) 2012 (SOPHOMORE): Started all 11 games at NG...ranked third on defensive line with 20 tackles...recorded four stops in USF’s big win at St. Cloud State (8/30)...tallied three tackles and lone sack (-5 yds.) of the season vs. Bemidji State (9/22)...led all defensive linemen with four tackles at Minnesota State (11/3)...also credited with a fumble recovery vs. Southwest Minnesota State (9/29). 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Logged time in all nine games... received first start in the final game of the season at UND (11/4)... recorded at least one tackle in all but one game... charted two tackles and one sack vs. Minot State (10/29)... accumulated 10 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted at Nebraska-Omaha. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Blair... all-district, all-conference and all-state performer during the Bear’s run to the state semifinals... was also team captain... all-state honorable mention in baseball...an academic all-conference selection. PERSONAL: Has two brothers...elementary education major

2006 TOTAL

14 45

37 107

16 63

53 170

2.0-7 7.0-13

11 24

2 4

1 5

0 0

Individual Career History Graber, Ryan

Grabbe, Jarrett TACKLES

2011 2012 TOTAL SACKS

2011 2012 TOTAL

total

tfl

blk

9 11 20

7 10 17

3 10 13

10 20 30

0.0-0 1.0-5 1.0-5

0 0 0

1 1 2

0 0 0

total

yards

9 11 20

1 1 2

0 0 0

1 1 2

0 5 5

PUNT RETURNS

2011 2012 TOTAL

9 11 20

INTERCEPTIONS

2011 2012 TOTAL

9 11 20

ALL PURPOSE

2011 2012 TOTAL TACKLES

2011 2012 TOTAL

no. yards

1 0 1

12 0 12

no. yards

1 1 2

0 0 0

td long

avg/r

avg/g

0 0 0

12.0 0.0 12.0

1.3 0.0 0.6

td long

avg/r

avg/g

0.0 0.0 0.0

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

9 11 20

0 0 0

12 0 12

0 0 0

12 0 12

1.3 0.0 0.6

total

tfl

blk

9 11 20

9 9 18

1 1 2

10 10 20

0.0-0 1.0-4 1.0-4

2 3 5

0 0 0

1 0 1

Grau INTERCEPTIONS

no. yards

ALL PURPOSE

rush

rcv

td long

TACKLES

total

tfl

blk

total

tfl

blk

avg/r ir

avg/g total

avg/g

Gravett

Jarrett Grabbe

TACKLES

#20 Bradley Hatfield

Kicker Jr./5-11/185/Manteca, Calif. (Manteca)

#28 Ryan Graber

Defensive Back Jr./5-11/201/Sioux Falls, S.D. (O’Gorman) 2012 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 11 games as alternate DB and crucial member of special teams...led kickoff team with four tackles...tallied one tackle and defended two passes against a potent Upper Iowa offense (10/26)...accumulated season-best four solo stops, including one for loss (-4 yds.) and lone interception of the season to help lift USF past Wayne State (11/10)...of 10 tackles, nine were solo. 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Competed in every game last season, serving as a reserve defensive back and key contributor on special teams… had a solid mid-season stretch, tallying a minimum of two tackles in three consecutive games (10/1-10/22)… recorded first collegiate interception in front of the home crowd vs. William Jewell (10/1)… blocked a gamechanging kick at No. 25 (FCS) UND (11/4) jumpstarting a near upset… totaled 10 tackles, one interception, one pass breakup, and one blocked kick during his redshirt freshman campaign. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Played football for the first time as a senior for the Knights...named First Team All-State, two-time Second Team All-State, and Third Team All-State in soccer. PERSONAL: Business and sports science double major.

2011-2012 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Competed for San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Calif. where he earned Nor-Cal All State and Valley All-Conference honors as a kicker. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Manteca HS in Manteca, Calif. where he competed in football and track & field…Valley Oak All-League Kicker and San Joaquin All-Region Kicker for the Buffaloes…during his senior campaign was 52/53 on PATs and 9/9 on FGs with a long of 45 yards...recorded 38 touchbacks and 32 punts inside the 20 yard line. PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Deanna Hatfield…born on December 28, 1991…has two siblings, Breanne (19) and Mike (17)…plans on majoring in Exercise Science at USF…favorite professional athlete is Garrett Hartley.

#47 Broughan Jantz

Defensive Back Jr./6-2/205/Agoura, Calif. (Nevada Union) 2011-2012 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played at the City College of San Francisco where he earned First Team AllConference, First Team All-League, and First Team All-State honors while playing defensive back. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Nevada Union High in Grass Valley, Calif. where he played football, baseball, and also wrestled…played quarterback for the Miners, earning League Offensive MVP honors and was also named First Team AllLeague.

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PERSONAL: Son of Foxx and Margaret Jantz…has two siblings, Truk (25) and Steele (24)…plans on majoring in Sports Management at USF…Jantz and his wife Calynn have a daughter named Skoutt...Jantz was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 29th round of the 2010 MLB Draft...brother, Steele, played quarterback for the Iowa State Cyclones.

#34 Joel Martens Defensive Back

Individual Career History Jr./5-8/176/Hartford, S.D. (Tri-Valley) Marquignon, 2012: SidelinedAlex by season-ending injury. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Consistent contributor in the defensive PARTICIPATION g 2012 1 No other statistics backfield and on special teams eight games for the Cougars... TOTAL 1 No other statistics totaled nine tackles...racked up season-high four stops at #88 Tait Johannsen home against SDSM&T (10/22). Tight End 2010 (FRESHMAN): Earned playing time in three games as a Marshall, Thomas Jr./6-3/225/Wagner, S.D. (Wagner) trueTACKLES freshman...got gfirstuacareer interception in the 66-21 win at a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2012 (SOPHOMORE): Made seven appearances at TE... Briar Cliff...credited with one tackle and one pass break-up. 2012 8 3 1 4 1.0-6 0 0 0 0 Individual Career History added size and solid run blocking on the edge...also played TOTAL 8 3 at 1Tri-Valley... 4 1.0-6 0 0 0 HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped named0 all-state vital role Brett on hands team... secured onside kick attempts at Jenson, and all-conference...helped the Mustangs to the State 11B (8/30) St. Cloud and vs. Upper Iowa (10/26)...recorded two Runner-Up in 2009 and back-to-back State Championships TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk Marten, Joel catches...caught key 7-yard pass at St. 0.0-0 Cloud State. in 2007 and 2008...South Dakota All-Star Game participant... 2009 3 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 2011 Played in seven PARTICIPATION TOTAL(REDSHIRT 3FRESHMAN): 2 2 4 0.0-0 0 games 0 0 at 0 also played baseballg and track...Academic All-State...National 2012 0 No other statistics tight end before sitting out the final two games due to injury... Honor Society...Honor Roll. TOTAL 0 No other statistics received the start against Washburn (9/1) and at Northwest PERSONAL: Has one sister and three brothers...Biology Jenson,Gregg Missouri State (9/10)... had a breakout game vs. William Jewmajor. ell (10/1), hauling in three receptions for 37 yards including a Martens, Joel PARTICIPATION g 16 yarder... tallied 0four for 46 yards on the year. 2003 Nocatches other statistics INTERCEPTIONS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g TOTAL(FRESHMAN): 0 No other statistics 2010 Redshirted 2010 3 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2011 8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Wagner... played in the 2009 TOTAL 11 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 State Class 11B Semi-Finals as tight end for the Red RaidJepson ALL PURPOSE g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g ers...named 2009 all-state and 2007 Honorable Mention 2010 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 RECEIVING g recnominee...holds yards td long rec/g avg/c all-state...all-american school recordavg/g for the 2011 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTAL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 discus...also played basketball. ALL PURPOSE g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g PERSONAL: Has one brother, Tyson...Biology major with TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2010 3 1 0 1 0.0-0 1 0 0 0 Chemistry minor. 2011 TOTAL

Johannsen, Tait RECEIVING

2011 2012 TOTAL KICK RETURNS

rec

yards

7 7 14

4 2 6

46 6 52

2011 2012 TOTAL

7 7 14

ALL PURPOSE

2011 2012 TOTAL

no. yards

0 2 2

0 20 20

td long

0 0 0

16 7 16

td long

0 0 0

0 12 12

rec/g

avg/c

avg/g

0.6 0.3 0.4

11.5 3.0 8.7

6.6 0.9 3.7

avg/r

avg/g

0.0 10.0 10.0

0.0 2.9 1.4

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

7 7 14

0 0 0

46 6 52

0 0 0

0 20 20

0 0 0

46 26 72

6.6 3.7 5.1

rec

yards

2005 2006 TOTAL

1 2 3

0 2 2

0 7 7

0 0 0

0 4 4

ALL PURPOSE

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

2005 2006 TOTAL

1 2 3

0 0 0

0 7 7

0 0 0

0 7 7

0.0 3.5 2.3

Joel Martens

td long

3 3

9 10

0.0-0 0.0-0

0 1

0 0

Linebacker Jr./5-11/200/Las Vegas, Nev. (Durango)

rec/g

avg/c

avg/g

0.0 1.0 0.7

0.0 3.5 3.5

0.0 3.5 2.3

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6 7

#31 Michael Mehling

Johnikin, James RECEIVING

8 11

2011-2012 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Durango HS in Las Vegas, Nev. where he competed in football and wrestling…earned All-State and All-Conference honors as a fullback. PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Kathleen Mehling…born on May 21, 1992…has one sibling...favorite professional athlete is Michael Jordan.

#72 Brock Murdock

Offensive Lineman Sr./6-2/236/Linden, Calif. (Sacramento CC) 2012 (JUNIOR): Member of team...did not record any statistics. 2010-11 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two seasons at Sacramento C.C. (2011): Charted 23 tackles; three for a net loss of nine yards, one BU, one PD and one fumble recovery... also recorded two sacks as a sophomore. 2010: Recorded 13 tackles, two for a loss of 20 yards and two sacks...helped guide the Panthers to a 3-1 Mid Empire Conference (North California football association) record. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Linden...two-time all-league and team captain in football...voted Linden’s most outstanding wrestler during his junior and senior seasons...was also a section qualifier in 2010...graduated with honors. PERSONAL: Son of Steve & Vicki Murdock...born Oct. 15, 1991...has four siblings in Ryan, Shawn, Courtney and twin brother, Connor...plans to major in business...would like to become a Corporate Manager.

#14 Garrett Rowe

Defensive Back Jr./5-11/208/Henderson, Nev. (Coronado) 2012 (SOPHOMORE): Logged time in nine games, seeing minutes in the defensive secondary and special teams... ranked second on kickoff team with three stops...did bulk of damage against MSU Moorhead (9/8) when he secured five solo stops. 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in three games on special teams...did not record any statistics. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Coronado...played football, basketball and track for the Cougars....team MVP in football... holds school track record...all-state Choir...Honor choir. PERSONAL: Has two sisters.

#74 JT Surgant

Offensive Lineman Jr./6-3/294/St. Louis, Mo. (Nebraska-Omaha)

#76 Antonio Oliver

Offensive Line Jr./6-6/309/LInden, Calif. (Eastern Arizona) 2011-2013 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): played two seasons at Eastern Arizona...paved the way for Western States Football League’s (WSFL) No. 1 rushing offense, EAC, which produced 3,560 yards on the ground in 2012...averaging 31 points per game, the Monsters gained 4,142 yards last season...helped guide EAC to an 8-2 regular season mark, including a win over then-No. 5 Snow College (Utah) in 2011...team captain of the squad and earned 2nd team All-ACCAC at offensive line...played in the Zions Bank Top of the Mountains Bowl. 2010-11 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted at Stillman College (Ala.) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Hillcrest (Ala.)...two year letterwinner in football...member of the Future Leaders of America. PERSONAL: Son of Darlene Jackson...born Jan. 27, 1988... has one brother, Fredrick and one sister, Laqutia...criminal justice major...favorite athlete is Ray Lewis.

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Started all 11 games at LG...crucial member of starting offensive line... provided solid protection up front to guide USF offense that averaged 378 yards and 31 points per game...also helped offense maintain 81 percent red zone efficiency, while allowing only 19 sacks all season...one of two returning starters on the OL. 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in one game as reserve offensive lineman. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Member of Nebraska-Omaha football team...redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at DeSmet Jesuit...four-year letterwinner and two-time first team all-conference right guard for the Spartans...also a four-year scholar athlete PERSONAL: Has one sister, Stephanie...an Eagle Scout... finance major.

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yards on the ground and that only allowed one sack during the 2012 season. HIGHSCHOOL: Prepped at Kahuku HS in Kahuku, Hawaii… competed in football and track & field…Earned All-State and All-Conference honors while competing for the Raiders. PERSONAL: Son of Cher and Watanabe To’omalatai…born February 28th, 1992…has two siblings, Jarvis (26) and Jayden (6)…plans to major in Exercise Science at USF and hopes to become a strength and conditioning coach or personal trainer…favorite professional athlete is Jeff Saturday.

#41 Michael Tolkamp

Linebacker Jr./6-4/223/Lawton, Iowa (Lawton Bronson) 2012 (SOPHOMORE): Started all 11 games on the Cougar defensive line...earned NSIC all-conference HM recognition... led DL with 24 tackles, 4.5 for loss (-10 yds.), and two QB hurries...led team with three blocked kicks...tallied four tackles at St. Cloud State (8/30) and Winona State (10/5)...credited with career-high six tackles and two blocked kicks-a 40-yard field goal try at the end of the first overtime that would have Individual Career History won the game-along with a blocked extra point attempt in the second TindlerOT which proved to be the difference maker in USF’s huge win at Augustana (10/20). td long avg/c avg/g RUSHING g att yards 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in all nine games...in g cmp-att-int yards td avg/ptackles avg/g effic anPASSING increased role recorded a minimum of long two orpctmore in TOTAL the final seven contests of thetotal season...tallied a seasonOFFENSE g rush pass avg/g high four tackles, one for a loss (-2), and one sack against ALL PURPOSE g rush rcv pr kr ir total William Jewell (10/1)... totaled 16 tackles, one foravg/g a loss, one sack, and one pass breakup during redshirt-freshman campaign. Tjaden 2010 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted RECEIVING g rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lawton Bronson...played defensive end and running back theretEagles...named all-state... SCORING g td rushfor rcv pat 2pat fg total avg/g also two-time 1A-1 first team all-district...lettered in basketball ALL PURPOSE g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g and track...honor roll.PERSONAL: Has one sister, Laura... major is undecided. Tolkamp, Michael TACKLES

2011 2012 TOTAL SACKS

2011 2012 TOTAL

total

tfl

blk

9 11 20

10 12 22

6 12 18

16 24 40

1.0-2 4.5-10 5.5-12

1 1 2

0 0 0

0 3 3

total

yards

9 11 20

0 0 0

1 0 1

2 0 2

#93 Jordan Wenborg

Defensive End Jr./6-2/249/Cannon Falls, Minn. (Vermillion CC) 2011-2013 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two seasons at Vermillion CC (Minn.)...recorded 56 tackles, three sacks, three FR and one interception last season for the Ironmen...earned first team all-conference plaudits as sophomore...compiled 51 tackles and two sacks (-21 yds) to receive second team all-conference honors following freshman season. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Cannon Falls...three-year letterwinner for the Bombers’ football team...charted 25 tackles and three sacks...all-conference HM...voted Cannon Falls’ Offensive Lineman of the Year...also two-year letter in Olympic Weightlifting. PERSONAL: Son of Lori and Steve Wenborg...born May 13, 1003...has one sister, Kallan...public accounting major...career goal to become CPA within three years...favorite athlete is Jared Allen.

Tomsik, Josh PARTICIPATION

2004 TOTAL

0 0

No other statistics No other statistics

#48 Carter Ahlers

Linebacker So./6-0/209/Flandreau, S.D. (Flandreau)

#50 Jase Toomalatai

Offensive Line Jr./6-0/300/Laie, Hawaii (Kahuku) 2010-2011 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Competed at Pasadena City College, earning the Thomas O. Mallory scholarship…member of the offensive line that helped compile 1422

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2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action in four games... logged time as reserve LB and on special teams...recovered key fumble vs. Wayne State (11/10). 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Flandreau... averaged 6.7 yards per carry during his career with 3,380 yards and 32 touchdowns...had 315 total tackles with three sacks and two interceptions...coached by Chad Stadem...Senior: helped

Flandreau to a 11B State Championship and 13-1 record by averaging 7.4 yards per carry, totaling 1,442 rush yards with 16 touchdowns...took 11 receptions for 170 yards and another score...made 104 tackles with two interceptions and a sack... high school All-American...First Team All-State and All-Big East Conference selection...selected to the Argus Leader Elite 45 team...S.D. Sports Writers “Joe Robbie” Most Valuable Player...S.D. Coaches Association Award-Outstanding Back...took five carries for 82 yards and two touchdowns and returned a interception for a touchdown against Sioux Falls Christian...named the Brookings Register Player of the Year... Junior: Second Team All-State selection...All Big East Conference pick...rushed for 714 yards and five scores with two more touchdowns receiving....letter winner in track and basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Dave and Deb Ahlers... born June 25, 1992 in Brookings, S.D....will major in Business at USF.

#89 Christian Dick

Tight End So./6-2/203/Greeley, Colo. (University) 2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in three games...did not record any statistics. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at University...played multiple positions for University, earning all-conference as a defensive back and running back...also received all-conference recognition in both basketball and track & field. PERSONAL: Has two brothers and three sisters...volunteers reading to elementary students...history and education major with a professional goal to teach and coach.

PERSONAL: Son of Tom & Chris Hlushak...born May 2, 1992... has two brothers and two sisters...sports management major, with a professional goal of coaching.

#36 Alexandre Marquignon

Defensive Back So./6-0/197/Paris, FR (Sainte-Norie) 2012 (SOPHOMORE): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Institution of Sainte-Norie (Paris)…participated in judo and football… member of French national football team 2011..starter FS World Cup 2011 Austria…2010 & ’11 Junior National Champion…2010 Elite National Champion. PERSONAL: Son of Bertrand and Marie France…born July 15, 1991…one sister named Melanie…Alex is a business major with a political science minor and aspires to play professional football and have a career in communications and marketing

#32 Cameron Ostrom

Linebacker So./6-1/210/Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) 2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in four games as reserve LB...also saw time on special teams...tallied two tackles, including one for loss (-2 yds.) vs. MSU Moorhead (9/8)... recorded one TFL (-6 yds.) and sack (-6 yds.) at Minot State (9/15).

#29 Joseph Hlushak

Running Back So./5-9/184/Loveland, Colo. (Mountain View) 2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action in three games... credited with one tackle vs. Southwest Minnesota State (9/29). 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Mountain View... broke three school records at Mountain View on his way to all-conference and all-state hm honors...voted Northern Conference offensive MVP... also a all-conference baseball player.

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PERSONAL: Son of Ed and Christine Pettyplace...born December 8, 1992...has one sister... Exercise Science major... professional goals include becoming a professional athlete or athletic trainer.

#57 Grant Schindler

Individual Career History

2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted Osborne HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Buffalo...selected to state allstart game...two gtime all-conference basketball selection... INTERCEPTIONS no. yards td long avg/r avg/g also competed in soccer...graduated first in class...member of ALL PURPOSEhonor society g rush and rcvhome pr kr ir court total senior avg/g year. national coming PERSONAL: Son ofua Bill and Lynda Ostrom...born November TACKLES g a total tfl pd ff fr blk 8, 1992...has one sister, Lyndsey and brother, Austin...involved SACKS g ua a total yards with meal on wheels program...enjoys playing table tennis... sports management major. Ostrom, Cameron PUNT RETURNS

2012 TOTAL

4 4

no. yards

1 1

7 7

td long

0 0

ALL PURPOSE

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

2012 TOTAL

4 4

0 0

7 7

0 0

7 7

1.8 1.8

TACKLES

total

tfl

blk

2012 TOTAL

4 4

3 3

0 0

3 3

2.0-8 2.0-8

0 0

SACKS

total

yards

2012 TOTAL

4 4

1 1

0 0

1 1

6 6

7 7

avg/r

avg/g

7.0 7.0

1.8 1.8

Linebacker So./6-2/255/Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa Falls) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Played significant time in all 11 games on defensive line...only true freshman to see action...recorded at least one tackle in six games...tallied three stops and was credited with a timely fumble recovery at Winona State (10/5)...earned season-high four tackles, including one for a two yard loss at Augustana (10/20)...finished with 13 tackles and 1 PB in first year on campus. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Chippewa Falls (Wis.)...named Individual CareerinHistory first-team all-state and all-conference (Big Rivers) football...recorded 106 solo tackles during senior season, earnScharf ing defensive MVP honors...semifinalist for John Anderson RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g award (top lb in state of Wisconsin)...2012 Wisconsin Football PASSING g cmp-att-int yards td long pct avg/p avg/g effic Coaches Association All-Star selection...finished 4th place at the indiviual State Wrestling tournament as a senior...member TOTAL OFFENSE g rush pass total avg/g of the Chippewa Falls Student Emergency Response Team. RECEIVING g rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g PERSONAL: Son of Wes & Dawn Schindler...born March 21, 1993...has Stuart...plans to PUNT RETURNS three gsiblings, no. yardsAntonia, td long Alex avg/r and avg/g major in pre-medg and minor tdin long ROTC/Piloting...career goals to KICK RETURNS no. yards avg/r avg/g become a Physician and an Officer in the U.S. Air Force...volALL PURPOSE g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g unteer coaches youth football and wrestling...has volunteered at the Wisconsin Mass Casualty Drill. Schindler, Grant TACKLES

2012 TOTAL

total

tfl

blk

11 11

6 6

7 7

13 13

1.0-2 1.0-2

1 1

0 0

1 1

0 0

#63 Chris Pettyplace

Long Snapper So./6-0/268/Citrus Heights, Calif. (Mesa Verde) 2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Served as reserve offensive lineman...played in final game vs. Wayne State (11/10)...did not record any statistics. 2011 (FRESHMAN) : Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Mesa Verde...earned all-league honors as a maverick...also competed in baseball and wrestling.

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#24 Garrett Shutt

Wide Reciever Jr./6-3/193/Reno, Nev. (Galena) 2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in eight games...contributed on special teams...tallied one tackle atIndividual Minot StateCareer (9/15) History and vs. Upper Iowa (10/26). Brent Shmeichel 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action at receiver in PUNT RETURNS no.record yards td long avg/r avg/g three games...didgnot any statistics. 2000 (FRESHMAN): 4 1Redshirted. 11 0 0 11.0 2.8 2010 TOTAL 4 1 11 0 0 11.0 2.8 HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Galena...produced 1,287 allALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g purpose yards 15gtouchdowns in 13 games...led team with 62 2000 4 0 0 11 0 0 11 2.8 tackles to a Nevada TOTAL and 4 interceptions...helped 4 0 0 11 0 lead 0 Grizzlies 11 2.8 Regional Final appearance...named 2009 first team all-state... TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk also of the0Year 2000tabbed all-region 4 4Offensive 1 5Player 0.0-0 0 and 0 Ne1 TOTALOld Spice/Red 4 4 1 5 of the 0.0-0 vada Zone Player Year.0 0 0 1 PERSONAL: Has one sister, Nicole...major is undeclared. Shutt, Garrett TACKLES

2011 2012 TOTAL

total

tfl

blk

3 8 11

0 1 1

0 2 2

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0 0

total

tfl

blk

Sickmann TACKLES

Siebenborn, Andrew PARTICIPATION

2000 2001 2003 TOTAL

0 0 0 0

No No No No

other other other other

statistics statistics statistics statistics

#19 Solomon St. Pierre

Defensive Back So./5-11/171/Wagner, S.D. (Wagner)

Siemonsma 2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in six games, primarily special teams...did not record RECEIVING as a member g rec of yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g any statistics. SCORING g td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. ALL PURPOSE g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Wagner Community...lettered in football, basketball and track and field...two-time football all-state selection...also earned all-conference recognition in basketball twice. PERSONAL: Has one brother and one sister...volunteers at Wagnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boys & girls club...enjoys singing.

John Tidwell

#26 John Tidwell

Defensive Back So./6-0/191/Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview) 2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Started all 11 games on the corner...proved to be effective cover and run stopping CB... also dangerous return man...ranked seventh in the NSIC with 13 passes defended and 20th out of all DB in tackles (62)... second on the squad with three interceptions...averaged 32 yards per punt return and 60 each kick return...had 69-yard KO return vs. MSU Moorhead (9/8)...led USF with 10 stops, nine solo, at Winona State (10/5)...credited with four tackles and career-high two interceptions against Concordia-St. Paul (10/13)...recorded eight tackles and two PB, while racking up 153 all-purpose yards which included a game-changing 77yard (tied Talbot for longest play of season) KO return TD in a season-ending win vs. Wayne State (11/10)...finished with 351 all-purpose yards. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Rangeview...helped lead the Raiders to an 11-2 record as a senior...had 37 receptions for 517 yards with 11 TDs, seven rushes for 123 yards with 1 TD...returned 7 punts for 200 yards and 7 kickoffs for 260 yards...tallied 37 tackles and 8 interceptions for 230 yards with 4 TDs...selected first team All-Colorado...first team all-conference as a defensive back and on special teams...first team all-city defensive back...three-year letter winner in baseball and one-year letter winner in basketball...four-year honor roll student with a 4.0 grade point average. PERSONAL: Accounting major.

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#13 Tosin Adedeji

Defensive Back RFr./5-6/160/Brooklyn Center, Minn. (Park Center)

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#33 Clint Wilson

Linebacker So./6-1/228/Piedmont, S.D. (Sturgis Brown) 2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in nine games, mostly on special teams...also logged some time at LB...recorded at least one tackle four times...secured two solo stops vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/13)...finished with six tackles and two QB hurries. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Sturgis Brown...two-time all-state and first team all-conference selection...rushed for 2,464 yards and 18 touchdowns...averaged five yards per carry...scored 23 touchdowns and three two-point conversions...totaled 438 tackles and 44 tackles for a loss...recovered 11 fumbles and forced five...recorded three interceptions...named to the Argus Leader Elite 45 for both the 2009 and 2010 season...Senior: made 69 tackles, 12 for a loss, with a sack and pass interception despite missing two and half games due to an injury... recovered three fumbles and forced two fumbles...rushed for 783 yards and nine touchdowns...had 248 rushing yards and three scores against Central...Junior: made 148 tackles, 25 for a loss, with a sack and pass interception...recovered five fumbles and forced two...rushed for 1,061 yards and five touchdowns...coached by Rod Richardson...an All-American and state champion in wrestling...member of the honor society. PERSONAL: Born August 27, 1992 in Rapid City, S.D...biology major...enjoys volunteering at AAU Youth Wrestling and Football Camps.

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#17 Alex Aesoph

Kicker RFr./6-0/184/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Washington High School (Sioux Falls)...received all-state and Greater Dakota Conference honorable mention honors...named all-city...named Warriors Special Teams MVP...also lettered in basketball and track & field...participated in student mentoring and graduated with honors. PERSONAL: Son of Jason & Rose Aesoph...born Aug. 1, 1993...has one sister, Megan...career goal to become a Nurse Anesthetist...involved in multiple service projects including Meals on Wheels, Feeding SD Back Pack Program, Banquet and Family to Family.

#6 Erik Albeck

#16 Kyle Athmann

Wide Receiver RFr./6-3/210/Janesville, Wis. (Parker)

Wide Reciever RFr./5-11/170/Bird Island, Minn. (BOLD)

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Parker High School (Wis.)... participated in Football, Basketball, and Track & Field... Football- 2nd team All-Conference Wide Receiver, 1st team All-Conference Defensive Back, Big 8 Defensive Back of the Year, 1st team All-Conference Return Specialist, Big 8 Return Specialist of the Year, WFCA 1st team All-State Defensive Back, Associated Press 2nd team All-State Defensive Back... Track- 2x State Qualifier in the 110 H Hurdles. PERSONAL: Son of Danny and Sherry Ward...born December 7, 1993...has one brother- Evan...Erik is a Criminal Justice Major with a Minor in Business-Accounting.

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at BOLD high school (Minn.)...garnered all-state, all-area, all-section, and all-conference honors for the Warriors...also received academic all-state honors... was a three-sport athlete, lettering in football, baseball, and basketball...member of NHS, band, and participated in FCA. PERSONAL: Son of Marty and Karla Athmann...born Aug. 26, 1993...has one brother and one sister...participated in a variety of community service efforts as a member of BOLD’s NHS.

#60 Michael Cruciotti

#8 Josh Angulo

Wide Reciever RFr./6-0/200/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Roosevelt High School (Sioux Falls)...participated in Hockey and Football...Football- Argus Elite 45, 1st team All-State, State Championship, State Championship MVP, Academic All-State, Team Captain, Gatorade Player of South Dakota Nominee, Mr. Football Nominee. PERSONAL: Son of Amy and Tim Leeburton...born March 26, 1994...has three sisters...Josh is a Chiropractic Science Major and aspires to go to chiropractic school and receive a masters degree.

Offensive Lineman RFr./6-2/270/Elizabeth, Colo. (Regis Jesuit) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Regis Jesuit High School (Colo.)...participated in Football and Basketball...Football- 1st team All-Conference, 2nd team All-Conference, 2-time Academic All-State. PERSONAL: Son of Augie and Cindy...born October 20, 1993...has one sister- Kelli...plans to major in Business Administration and minor in Economics.

Josh Angulo

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#68 Richard Guarascio

#1 Jeremy Hudson

Offensive Lineman RFr./6-0/276/Naples, Fla. (Naples)

Defensive Back RFr./6-0/176/Visalia, Calif. (Kings Christian)

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Naples, one of the most successful programs in Florida... was a four-year letterman... started at left guard as a senior, when he helped guide the Golden Eagles to a regional championship... also lettered in wrestling... captured the 2A-District 12 Heavyweight title as a junior. PERSONAL: Has one brother, Joey, who is a former football player at USF.

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Kings Christian H.S. (Calif.)... participated in Football, Track & Field, and Basketball... three sport captain...Football and Track MVP...FBU Top Gun... Blue Grey National and Los Angeles combine top DB...Impact Prospects National All-Star...CIF Central Section Division II High Jump Champion...member of Student Leadership Team and mentorship program...CIF Central Section Student Athlete of the Year candidate. PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Kathi Hudson...born April 15, 1994...has four siblings- Nico, Max, Bryan, and T.J. Jeremy is a Sports Management Major and hopes to one day open his own gym.

#71 Terry Huber

Offensive Lineman RFr./6-4/270/Yankton, S.D. (Yankton) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Yankton High School (Yankton)... participated in Football, Basketball, and Track & Field...Football Academic All-State...lettered in all three sports...member of National Honor Society, Y-Club, and Pioneer Club. PERSONAL: Son of Dennis and Karen...born September 29, 1993 has four siblings- Jeremy, Chet, Jennifer, and Nickie... Terry is an Education Major with a Minor in Business and aspires to be a Teacher.

#73 Max Koehn

Offensive Lineman RFr./6-5/272/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Washington High School (Sioux Falls)...helped paved the way for the Warriors back to back run to the State Finals, winning in 2010...named all-state, all-city and all-conference as a senior...also earned the 2010 Unsung Hero award. PERSONAL: Son of Kathy & Walter Koehn...born May 12, 1994...has one sibling, McKenzie...plans to major in Pre-Med and minor in Psychology...professional goal to become an Orthopedic Surgeon...involved in community outreach programs through his church...he did not take up football until his sophomore year of high school.

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Nathan Lucs

Linebacker RFr./6-0/200/West Des Moines, Iowa (Waukee) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Waukee HS (IA)...three-year letterwinner for the Warriors...earned 4-A all-state, academic all-state and all-conference (CIML) honors as a senior...also voted warrior of the year & defensive MVP by teammates... currently holds four Waukee track & field records in hurdles and pentathlon...member of student council and FCA...graduated with honors. PERSONAL: Son of Erik & Heidi Lucs...born Mar. 8, 1994... has one brother, Nick Lucs, who is also a collegiate athlete (High Jumper, Iowa State)...plans to major in Exercise Science...career goal to become a Physical Therapist or play professional football...has taught vacation bible school, serve as team leader at various kid camps and commonly helps package meals for “Meals from the Heartland”.

#87 Trey Naasz

Wide Reciever RFr./6-1/238/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Lincoln) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lincoln...three-time letterwinner in football...named all-state, two-time Argus Elite 45 and three-time all-conference during his football campaign... currently South Dakota’s all-time leading receiver...earned all-conference honors as a member of the Patriots’ basketball team...also lettered in baseball and track & field...member of homecoming court. PERSONAL: Son of Bart & Tricia Naaz...born April 4, 1993... has two brothers, Trevor and Trent...plans to major in sports management...career goal to manage or coach a professional sports team...actively serves at the local Banquet

#5 Brady Rose

#9 Corbin Lawler

Quarterback RFr./6-3/206/Tea, S.D. (Tea Area) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped locally at Tea Area High School (S.D.)...three-year starting QB for the Titans...two-time all-conference...voted team captain for junior and senior seasons... two-time winner of team’s Commitment Award...recipient of Most Improved award, following junior season...tabbed Argus Leader Elite 45 honorable mention... also lettered in baseball, basketball, and track &field...named basketball team captain and was awarded Tea High Defensive Player of the Year twice...member of 2011 Class A Track State Championship team...will graduate with honors. PERSONAL: Son of John and Michaele Lawler...born June 30, 1994... has one sister, Mackenzie... would like to become a football coach... participated in multiple volunteer activities, including mentoring, youth camps, Tea Pot Days, and Ushering at church.

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Running Back RFr./6-0/205/Cumberland, Wis. (Cumberland) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Cumberland...four-year letterwinner in football...accumulated a total of 5,111 career yards, 3,298 rushing and 1,813 receiving and 71 touchdowns... rushed for 1,450 yards and 29 TDs, while recording 37 receptions for 597 yards and three touchdowns, earning all-state honorable mention, all-region, all-northwest, all-pioneer press and all-conference honors as a senior...selected to play in 2012 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association AllStar Game...also four-year letterwinner in basketball and was named all-conference during his senior campaign...two-time letterwinner in baseball and one-year letterwinner in track & field...member of the National Honor Society...graduated with honors. PERSONAL: Son of Barry & Tammy Rose...born Nov. 1, 1993...has two brothers, Cody and Payton...plans to double major in business administration and sports management... actively volunteers to coach and referee middle school basketball.

#95 Mitchell Rosenbloom

#45 Andrew Solie

Defensive Lineman RFr./6-1/261/St. Paul, Minn. (St. Paul Johnson)

Linebacker RFr./5-10/199/North Platte, Neb. (Maxwell)

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at St. Paul Johnson (Minn.)...fouryear letterer in football...two-time all-conference, two year team captain and team MVP...also four-year letterwinner for track and field...member of St. Paul team that claimed conference title twice...earned one letter in wrestling, where he was also all-conference...four-year academic letter winner and student council member..two-year Link Crew member. PERSONAL: Son of Maxie and Michelle Rosenbloom...born Jan. 10th, 1994...youngest of six siblings, four sisters and two brothers.

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Maxwell Public (Neb.)...four-year letterwinner in football, basketball and track & field...named AP all-state hm and all-district as a senior...Coaches Choice Offensive Player of the Year award following his junior season... displayed multi skill set, recording 535 rushing yards and 1249 passing yards, while tallying 45 tackles and six interceptions as a senior...he also five rushing touchdowns and 15 passing during his final season...surpassed the 1,000 yard mark on the ground as a junior (1,028)...graduated with honors. PERSONAL: Son of Tony & Jodi Solie...born October 12, 1993...has three brothers and five sisters...plans to major in applied mathematics for engineering.

#35 Conor Schoepp

Linebacker RFr./5-10/194/Watertown, S.D. (Watertown)

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Watertown (S.D.)...two-time all-conference selection...named team captain...member of Arrows squad that claimed the football conference title...also letter in wrestling, where he was a two-time conference selection, ESD Champion, and ranked No. five in state at 195lb... received coaches award as senior. PERSONAL: Son of Steve and Mary Schoepp...born Oct 9, 1993...has two brothers, Marcus and Connor...will major in exercise science and aspires to be a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level...has participated in SD Special Olympics.

#77 Trevor Wescott

Offensive Lineman RFr./6-5/250/Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) 2012 (FRESHMAN): Member of travel squad...redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Blue Springs HS (MO)...twotime letter winner in football...captain of 2011 Class 6 State Championship team...named all-state (AP & MFCA), academic all-state, all-simone, all-metro, all-area and all-conference as a senior...earned academic all-state, all-area and all-conference following his junior campaign...member of DECA, Family, Career Community Leaders of America and the Principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advisory Committee. PERSONAL: Son of Dale & Christy Wescott...born Mar. 15, 1994...has one brother, Travis...plans to major in sports management and minor in Coaching...speaker at Champions of Character events...volunteers at A+ tutoring.

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Jess Williams

Ryan Bader

Linebacker RFr./6-0/202/Wall, S.D. (Wall)

Linebacker Fr./5-11/186/Moville, Iowa (Woodbury Central)

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Wall...received all-state plaudits as senior...two-time all-conference recipient...also garnered all-state and Argus Leader Elite 45 honorable mentions during his junior campaign...member of student council and National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Son of Gary and Debbie Williams...born May 5, 1994...has two sisters and one brother...has yet to declare a major at USF, but would like become a professional speaker.... Interesting fact about Jess, he plays the guitar and is a big fan of music...has participated in community service efforts including, City Cleanup and Backpack Program.

HIGHSCHOOL: Prepped at Woodbury Central HS in Moville, Iowa where he competed in football, track & field, and baseball…earned first-team All-District honors as a kicker…recorded the 4th longest punt in Iowa high school football history (79 yards)…recorded 18 touchbacks and averaged 55 yards per kickoff for the Wildcats…Academic All-Conference in football and track & field all four years of high school. PERSONAL: Son of Jerry and Trudy Bader…born on October 13, 1994…has three siblings, Amber (28), Aaron (26), and Miranda (20)…plans on majoring in Biology at USF…favorite professional athlete is Baltimore Ravens Kicker, Justin Tucker.

Khadel Akindolire-King

Running Back Fr./5-8/173/Eau Claire, Wis. (Regis) HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year football letterwinner at Regis HS...first team Colverbelt all-conference selection...team-best 1027 rushing yards (7.2 YPC)...led Regis to the 2012 Division 6 WIAA state championship game and a 12-1 season...tallied 16 TDs as a senior...tabbed all-region and all-city...standout track and field athlete at Regis...member of 4x100 Rambler state championship team...member of the Regis Band, math team, student council and environmental club...achieved merit roll. PERSONAL: Son of Funmi and Sunday Olatunji...born Jan. 1, 1995...has one brother, Caleb...undecided major...career goal to be a physical therapist or orthopedic surgeon...Khadel plays the saxophone and trombone.

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Dalton Bass

Running Back Fr./5-11/185/Hills, Minn. (Hills-Beaver Creek) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Hills-Beaver Creek…played three seasons of football for the Patriots…two-time Southern Confederacy Conference Back of the Year…three-time all-conference selection…named to Daily Globe all-area team three times…member of 2012 Minnesota Vikings all-state team… accumulated approximately 4,000 career-rushing yards (65 TDs)…fi ve-year academic letterer…also four-year letterwinner in track and field and two-year letterwinner in basketball… knowledge bowl and math league participant…member of Patriot band. PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Melissa Bass…born Dec. 28, 1994…has two brothers, Colton and Trenton…major undecided...favorite athlete is Tim Tebow.

HIGHSCHOOL: Prepped at Marshall HS in Marshall, Minn. where he played football…named team captain for the Tiger’s Football team. PERSONAL: Son of Cindy Rosa…born on June 28, 1995… has two siblings…plans on majoring in Political Science/Economics at USF.

Keenan Baynard

Running Back Fr./6-0/190/Minneapolis, Minn. (Minnehaha Academy) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, Minn. where he competed in football, ice hockey, and track & field…earned MVP honors for the Tri-Metro Conference in football…also earned football All-Conference honors twice as well as two track & field All-Conference honors…AllState in Class 1A in track & field. PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Karen Baynard…born on January 9, 1995…has three siblings…plans on majoring in Applied Mathematics at USF and hopes to become a mechanical engineer…favorite professional athlete is Adrian Peterson.

Josh Butler

Defensive Back Fr./6-0/167/Aurora, Colo. (Gateway) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Gateway HS in Aurora, Colo…. earned EMAC Player of the Month while playing football for the Olympians…also earned All-Conference honors in both football and wrestling…recorded 105 tackles for Gateway HS. PERSONAL: Son of Oscar and Deborah Butler…born on August 5, 1995…has three brothers, Ryan (28), Sean (23) and Noah (16)…plans on majoring in Computer Science at USF.

Andrew Buchele

Wide Reciever Fr./6-3/200/Milbank, S.D. (Milbank) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Milbank...four-year letterwinner for the Bulldog football team...two-time all-state...two-time All North Eastern Conference selection...Elite 45 Special Mention...tallied 35 receptions for 654 yards (6 TDs) as junior... academic all-state...recorded 39 catches for 675 yards (7 TDs) as senior...second all-time in receiving yards at Milbank...also earned three varsity letters in basketball and track and field... member of NHS and FCA...achieved honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Gregg and Michelle Buchele...born Oct. 4, 1994...has one sister, Nicole...business administration major...career goal to work in medical administration...participates in DARE Role Model...favorite athlete Derek Jeter.

Grant De Haai

Kicker/Punter Fr./6-5/200/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Sioux Falls Christian) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Sioux Falls Christian HS in Sioux Falls, S.D. where he competed in football and track & field… played left tackle and punter for the Chargers, averaging 37 yards per punt. PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Glenda De Haai…born on December 16, 1994…has two siblings, Gavin (16) and Joel (13)…plans on majoring in Radiology at USF and hopes to be a pediatric radiologist…favorite athlete is Blair Walsh of the Minnesota Vikings.

Damon Brown

Defensive Line Fr./6-1/200/Lynd, Minn. (Marshall)

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Robert Fulton

Andrew Jarosz

Defensive Back Fr./5-10/165/Greeley, Colo. (Northridge)

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-3/265/North Oaks, Minn. (Totino-Grace)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Northridge HS in Greeley, Colo. Where he played football and baseball…earned Tri-Valley AllConference and All-State honors at the quarterback position… also earned All-Conference honors for baseball while playing catcher…compiled 2,966 passing yards, 30 passing TD, 420 rushing yards and 5 rushing TD for the Grizzlies. PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Shanna Fulton…born August 3, 1995…has two siblings…member of the National Honor Society.

Butte College (2011): Finished third in sacks (4.5) and tackles recorded for a loss, 9.0 (51 yards)... also ranked sixth on team with 31 tackles during his sophomore campaign... 2010: recorded five tackles and one sack in five games as a freshman... helped the roadrunners to two consecutive post season wins, in the ASBG Bowl (2010) and Graffiti Bowl(2011). HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Paradise High School... named all-league and all-section in football after leading the league in sacks as senior... Tim Pata Character Award recipient... earned team MVP honors in basketball... also lettered in track Personal: Son of Tom & Kristi Flesher... born April 13, 1991... has two sisters and one brother, Alexa, Emily and Brenda... sports management major... career goal to work in athletic administration at the professional level... served as president of Pine Ridge 4-H Club.

#69 Evan Gentry

Defensive Lineman Fr./6-3/250/ Tallahassee, Fla. (North Florida Christian) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at North Florida Christian...fouryear letterwinner for the Eagle football squad...named Class 2A first-team all-state as a senior...helped lead NFC to a state title, earning a spot on the all-tournament team and secondteam all-state recognition in 2011...finished junior campaign with 105 tackles, eight sacks, three caused fumbles, and two fumble recoveries...ranked No. 32 prospect in Orlando Sentinel’s 2013 Panhandle Super 60...three-time Big Bend all-conference and two-time Northwest Florida all-region selection...2012 Tallahassee Quarterback Club Mickey Andrews Defensive Player of the Year...will play in annual Florida vs. Georgia All-Star Football...also three-year basketball and one-year track and field letterwinner for the Eagles...recipient of Biletnikoff Award Scholarship, which recognizes high-school seniors for their excellence in academic and extra-curricular activities. PERSONAL: Son of Michael and the late Stephanie Gentry, Lynn Budd (stepmother)...born Mar. 17, 1995 in Evansville, Ind...has one brother, Drew Gentry who plays offensive line at East Carolina University...media studies major...English minor...career goal to become an ESPN college football analyst...lost mother at age of 11...favorite athlete is Indianapolis Colts DE Bjourn Warner.

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Isaac Josephson

Linebacker Fr./6-0/190/Minneota, Minn. (Minneota) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Minneota HS in Minneota, Minn. where he competed in football, wrestling, and baseball… named team captain for both football and wrestling…named to the All-Area team in football during his senior season. PERSONAL: Son of Scott and Roberta Josephson…born on May 15, 1995…has two siblings, Erin (25) and Adam (19)… brother Adam plays football at St. Cloud State…plans on majoring in Business/Management at USF…favorite professional athlete is Ray Lewis.

Derek Landis

Linebacker Fr./6-2/210/Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lakewood...three-year football letterwinner for the Tigers...compiled 196 tackles, two FR and two INTs to earn all-state and first team all-Colorado honors... also Jeffco League first team all-conference selection. PERSONAL: Son of Bridget and Steve Kovin...born Feb. 8, 1995...has one brother, Carl and one sister, Brooke...major undecided...volunteer coach for unified basketball...favorite athlete is Von Miller.

Brian Mayberry

#46 Max Mickey

Running Back Fr./5-8/170/Holden, Mo. (Holden) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Holden...played four seasons of football for the Eagles...set Missouri single-season rushing record with 3,382 yards (242 ypg) and 45 TDs as a senior...named to 2012 Max Preps Small Schools All-American Team...averaged 10.2 yards per carry in 2012...tabbed Missouri Coaches first team all-state and 2012 class 2 Offensive Player of the Year...member of Missouri’s coveted All-Simone team...Frank Fontana award winner...three-time all-state, all-conference, all-district and KMZU Dream Team selection... KMZU Player of the Year...7,470 career-rushing yards, 93-career TDs...four-time academic all-conference...finished runnerup at 2012 state wrestling tournament...led Eagles to secondconsecutive MRVC wrestling Conference Championship. PERSONAL: Son of Bob and Linda Mickey...born July 7, 1994...has one brother, Rob and one sister, Kristen...undecided major...favorite athlete is Danny Woodhead...says he has a funny sense of humor.

Defensive Lineman Fr./6-4/240/Littleton, Colo. (Columbine) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Columbine...four-year member of the Rebel football squad...helped Columbine to a perfect 14-0 season and 2011 5A State Championship...two-time first team all-conference selection...racked up 63 tackles and four sacks to achieve all-state HM honors as a senior...invited to 2013 Colorado High School Coaches Association All-State Football Game...also four-year letterer and captain of the Rebel wrestling team...five-time state qualifier (220lbs), claiming state titles in the freestyle category as a sophomore and junior... all-state academic...will graduate with honors. PERSONAL: Son of Dan and Patty Mayberry...born June 11, 1995...has one brother, Kyle and two sisters, Katlin and Ashley...exercise science major...business minor...would like two explore entrepreneurship and work within sports...participates in several community initiatives including 9 Cares Colorado Shares and Relay for Life...favorite athlete J.J. Watt... something unique about Brian is he says he has never met a stranger, “I consider everyone I meet to be my friend”.

#85 Cody Moon

Tight End Fr./6-3/230/Eldorado, Wis. (Laconia) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Laconia...three-year starter for the Spartans...capped senior season with 2,000 on the ground (26 TDs) to garner Flyway Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors, all-state HM and first team all-region plaudits... three-time all-conference for both offensive and defensive efforts...playing DB/LB, moon holds career totals of 180 tackles, 8 TFLs and 6.5 sacks...3,000 career-rushing yards (39 TD)... also four-time letterwinner for Spartan wrestling...three-time all-conference selection wrestler, with top-5 finishes at state tournament in sophomore in junior seasons... four-year starter on the baseball team...member of FFA. PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Kris Moon...born Nov. 8, 1994... has one brother, Erik...elementary education major...career goal to become a teacher and move into an administrative role as a principal or athletic director...volunteers as local youth wrestling coach...favorite athlete is Josh Hamilton.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • FRESHMEN

Jordan Mueller

#15 Luke Papilion

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-5/275/Plymouth, Wis. (Plymouth)

Quarterback Fr./6-5/220/Denver, Colo. (Cherry Creek)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Plymouth...three-year letterwinner for the Panther football team...tabbed all-state HM for efforts on both offensive and defensive line as a senior...2012 Eastern Wisconsin Conference (EWC) Offensive Lineman of the Year...also a Big School All-Star and all-region selection (OL/DL)...holds program record with 12 knockdown blocks in a single game...two-time All-EWC selection...participated in peers for peers...recipient of 2012 Football Academic Achievement Award. PERSONAL: Son of Allen and Georgina Mueller...born October 3, 1994...has one sister, Hayley...business administration major...volunteer coach for the Plymouth Junior League football...favorite athlete Lebron James and BJ Raji.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Cherry Creek...lettered four times in football for the Bruins...named to All-Colorado and Centennial all-league teams as a senior...accumulated 1,939 yards (1,441 pass/498 rush) of total offense and 21 TDs (9 pass/12 rush) in 2012-13... tabbed Credit Union of Colorado Extra Credit Player of the Week...earned all-league HM recognition after racking up 1,758 yards of total offense in his junior season...added 15 TDs as a junior... also a standout lacrosse player for the Bruins...all-league defensemen... four-year academic all-state honoree for both football and lacrosse... maintained a 3.75 GPA. PERSONAL: Son of Pete and Linda Papilion...born March 7, 1994...has two brothers, Danny and Tommy...brother Tommy plays outside linebacker at Colorado...favorite athlete is Drew Brees.

Daulton Olinger

Defensive Lineman Fr./6-0/270/Spring Lake Park, Minn. (Spring Lake Park) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Spring Lake Park...three-time football letterwinner for the Panthers...a Mr. Football Nominee, Olinger achieved AP all-state, Star Tribune all-metro and Pioneer Press all-area status for the second-straight season in 2012...two-time North Suburban Conference Defensive Player of the Year...three-time all-conference performer... academic all-conference as a senior...member of Spring Lake group that captured three-straight conference crowns...tallied 143 career-stops, including 37 TFLs and 13.5 sacks...also a three-year letterwinner in track and field, where he was tabbed all-conference in 2011...four-year letterer on Panther’s weight lifting squad...was a Panther mentor and leadership captain... will graduate with honors. PERSONAL: Son of John and Jane Olinger...born June 9, 1994...has two brothers, Taylor and Tucker...exercise science major...coaching minor...would like to become a coach... participated in several community initiatives including Feed My Starving Children and Adopt a Highway, Panther Youth Football Camp and Panther Foundation...favorite athlete is Brian Urlacher.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • FRESHMEN

Austin Schaffer

Defensive Back Fr./6-1/185/Hilbert, Wis. (Hilbert) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Hilbert...earned letters in track and field (4), basketball (3) and football (3)...versatile athlete, garnering all-region plaudits at DB (2011) and LB (2012) positions...two-time Olympian Packerland Small all-conference performer... named OPS Defensive Player of the Year following senior season...2012 runner-up in the triple jump at the state championships...holds Wolves’ records in the triple jump, 4x200m and 4x100m relays...two-year captain for football and basketball...also captain of Hilbert track and field team...member of NHS, student council and the Anatomy Club. PERSONAL: Son of Michelle and Alan Schaffer...born May 18, 1995...has two sisters, Alaina and Avery...career goal to become a nurse anesthetist...participates in community outreach programs through local church...volunteer coach at youth football and basketball camps...favorite athlete is Clay Matthews...enjoys hunting and fishing.

Jai Seltzer

#67 Jesse Springer

Running Back Fr./5-9/176/San Diego, Calif. (Horizon Christian Academy)

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-4/250/Denver, Colo. (Mullen)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Horizon Christian Academy in San Diego, Calif. Where he competed in football and track & field…played running back and cornerback for the Panthers, earning team Offensive MVP honors during his junior season…also named to the Coastal League First-Team during his junior year…carried the ball 100 times for 827 yards and 12 touchdowns during his junior season…despite being injured for six games during his senior campaign, Seltzer still rushed for 560 yards on 58 carries with 4 TD. PERSONAL: Son of Benjamin and Latoshe Seltzer…born January 31, 1996…plans on majoring in Sports Management at USF and hopes to become an NFL Scout…favorite professional athlete is LeSean McCoy.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Mullen...three-year starter for the Mustangs’ football team...three-time Super 6 League allconference selection...paved the way for an offense that averaged 26 points on 289 yards per game in 2012...helped guide Mullen to the 5A state championship in 2010...also member of lacrosse team...academic all-state honorable mention for both football and lacrosse... recipient of IBM High School Hero of the Week, an award given to students for their outstanding leadership contributions to their school and community...will graduate with honors. PERSONAL: Son of Mike and Lisa Springer...born March 31, 1995...psychology major...would like to become a sports psychologist.

ST Sheperd

#81 Nicholas Stanke

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-2/255/Greeley, Colo. (Resurrection Christian) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Resurrection Christian HS in Greeley, Colo. where he competed in football…played offensive and defensive line for the Cougars. PERSONAL: Son of Robin & Mike Kinney and Shawn & Jill Shepherd…born on June 18, 1994…has six siblings, Davis (6), Grace (9), Riley (11), Spencer (23), Danny (6), and Sawyer (10)...favorite professional athlete is Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots.

Tight End Fr./6-3/235/Eau Claire, Wis. (Regis) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Regis...played three seasons of football for the Ramblers...contributing on both sides of the field (TE/DE), Stanke was a three-time Western Cloverbelt allconference selection and two-time all-region and all-northwest performer...had 11 grabs for 212 yards and 8 touchdowns to earn all-state HM honors as a senior...tallied 36 receptions for 692 yards (15 TD), while recording 181.5 tackles and 12.5 sacks...also a four-year letterer in baseball and basketball, where he earned several honors including all-conference, allcity, all-district and all-academic all-state plaudits...maintained a 3.94 GPA...recipient of the Presidential Award...member of chess club, key club, NHS, Youth Leadership Eau Claire and campus ministry. PERSONAL: Son of Debra and Charles Stanke...born October 28, 1994...has one brother, Ryan and one sister, Angie... major undecided...active volunteer with Immaculate Conception Church...favorite athlete is Aaron Rodgers...something unique about Nicholas is he enjoys playing tennis, table tennis and fishing.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • FRESHMEN

Hayes Stone

Jason Towns

Defensive Back Fr./5-7/178/Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East)

Defensive Back Fr./5-6/150/Harvey, Ill. (Thorton Township)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Cheyenne East HS in Cheyenne, Wyo. Where he competed in football and wrestling…earned All-Conference honors for the Thunderbirds as a running back and safety during his junior year and as a running back his senior year…All-State defensive back during his senior year… named to the Wyoming Super 25 team during his senior season…earned runner-up in wrestling during his senior year. PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Jahria Stone…born January 11, 1995…has two siblings, Bailey (23) and McKenzie (20).

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Thornton Township…played four years of football for the Wildcats…tallied 50 tackles, 9 INTs, 3 FF, 2 FR and 1 TD to earn all-area honors…two-time Southwest Suburban Red Conference all-conference performer… IHSA Academic all-state…also four-year letterwinner for Thornton’s baseball team and one-year letterer in basketball… member of NHS, Thornton Scholars and student council. PERSONAL: Son of Latonya and Rodney Towns…born Oct. 8, 1994...has two brothers, Jamal and Steven and one sister, Mekiala…criminal justice major…career goal to become a forensic scientist…favorite athlete is Champ Bailey…Jason enjoys singing.

Dillon Suhr

Offensive Line Fr./6-2/287/Adair, Iowa (Adair-Casey) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Adair Casey HS in Adair, Iowa where he competed in Football, Track & Field, and Wrestling… All-District Offensive Lineman for the Bombers as a junior and senior…All-State Offensive Lineman during his senior season…also a three-time state qualifier in wresting and earned a runner-up finish during his senior season…named team captain of both football and wrestling during his junior and senior seasons. PERSONAL: Son of Scott and Natalie Suhr…born on June 28th, 1994… class president his freshman, sophomore, and senior years…plans to major in Business Administration at USF, and hopes to be a Marketing Manger for a sports team… favorite athlete is Jared Allen…has six siblings.

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Tanner Townsend

Wide Reciever Fr./6-0/175/Castle Rock, Colo. (Castle Rock) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Castle Rock...two-year letterwinner for the Sabercat football team...tabbed Pioneer first team all-conference and Special Teams Player of the Year following senior campaign...three-year letterwinner for Castle Rock’s track and field program...finished third in the 100m dash at the 2012 state championships...member of D.E.C.A. PERSONAL: Son of T.D. and Jennifer Townsend...born March 23, 1995...has two siblings, Brittney and Brooklyn...business major...sports management minor...career goal to start his own business...participates in Denver Open House Ministries, feeding the Denver metro area homeless...favorite athlete is Devin Hester.

Stuart Vanden Heuvel

#7 Matthew Young

Kicker Fr./6-2/185/Watertown, Wis. (Lakeside, Lutheran)

Quarterback Fr./5-10/187/Phoenix, Ariz. (Desert Vista)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lakeside Lutheran HS in Watertown, Wis. where he competed in baseball and football… named to the Capital North Conference 2nd Team in football… during his junior and senior seasons, Vanden Heuvel was 96/100 on PATs and also converted 8/11 FGs for the Warriors. PERSONAL: Son of Dennis and Lisa Vanden Heuvel…born on June 25, 1994…has two siblings, Tony (30) and Emily (32)…named Student Body President and NHS Vice-President…plans on majoring in Business Administration/Entrepreneurial Studies at USF.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Desert Vista...three-year letterwinner for Thunder football and track and field...guided Desert Vista to 2011 state crown and the 2012 state quarterfinals...the two-way standout earned all-state HM nods as a DB in 2011 and recognition at QB in 2012...team captain...recipient of Desert Vista Character Player of the Year and school’s Outstanding Sprinter award...racked up 1,575 passing yards (14 TD), 360 rushing yards (1 TD) and 45 receiving yards during career...averaged 36 yards per punt return and 23 per kick... maintained a 3.7 GPA...FCA Vice President (2011-present). PERSONAL: Son of Dave and Georgina Young...born July 27, 1994...grandson of former USF’s head football coach and alltime wins leader Bob Young...has one sister, Andrea...major undecided...involved in Act of Kindness program...favorite athlete is Michael Vick...in 8th grade Matt was the QB for the West All-Stars in the Under Armour Youth All-Star game in Orlando, Fla.

Jake Wodka

Linebacker Fr./6-0/207/Plano, Texas (Plano West) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Plano West HS in Plano, Texas where he competed in football, track & field and wrestling… named 1st team All-District in Football…recorded over 100 tackles and 3 INTs during his senior campaign. PERSONAL: Son of Jeffery Wodka…born on April 21, 1995… has one siblings, Sara (20)…plans on majoring in Youth Ministry and Theology at USF and hopes to become a Youth Leader.

Zane Zentic

Wide Reciever Fr./6-5/190/Fremont, Neb. (Fremont) HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Freemont...three-year football player for the Tigers...earned academic all-conference honors all three seasons...two-time all-conference HM...named to all-area squad as junior and senior...also three-year letterwinner in track and field, two-year in basketball...two-time allconference HM selection for his play on the court...football and basketball team captain...member of school choir, key club, tiger pals, FBLA and letter club. PERSONAL: Son of Mike and Tammi Zentic...born April 8, 1994...has two sisters, Lindsey and Kaitlin...business administration major...entrepreneurial studies minor...favorite athlete is Maria Sharapova...something unique about Zane is he will represent the 3rd generation of Zentics to play college football...Zane can also juggle.

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SEASON REVIEW

Game 1

August 30, 2012

Sioux Falls 32 #16 St. Cloud State 19 Huskey Stadium St. Cloud, Minn.

The University of Sioux Falls football team picked up its first win over a ranked NCAA Division II opponent with a 32-19 road victory against no. 16 St. Cloud State University in its first-ever contest as a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. One of the most anticipated season-openers in school history began with Husky quarterback Phillip Klaphake being picked off by Robert Virgil and ended with the NSIC North Offensive Preseason Player of the Year being hauled to the ground thirteen yards behind the line of scrimmage by Matt White. With 12:44 remaining in the first quarter, a bad snap from center sailed over the head of junior Husky quarterback Phillip Klaphake, giving USF a 2-0 lead on the safety. Two minutes later, USF senior quarterback Taylor Perkins connected with Carrington Hanna with 10:41 on the clock giving the Cougars an 8-0 advantage. Perkins was intercepted with 7:06 remaining and the turnover led to the Huskies’ first score of the game. Klaphake found Austin Harrington in the endzone on the first play of the drive to cut the deficit to 8-6 after a missed extra point. The Cougars answered with an eight play, 75 yard drive that was capped by Kristian Porter’s four-yard touchdown run to give USF the 15-6 lead after the first quarter. The teams traded punts to start the second quarter and Klaphake opened the ensuing drive with a 39 yard bomb to Harrington and finished it with a six yard rushing touchdown to trim the margin to 15-13. But the Cougars silenced the Husky faithful with two more touchdowns and went to the visitor’s locker room in front 29-13. Senior kicker Braden Wieking added a career-long 48 yard field goal in the third quarter and the Huskies tacked on a late touchdown to create the final margin. Perkins completed 25 of 42 attempts for a career-high 254 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. Hanna hauled in eight catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Jeremiah Oates added 76 yards on six catches with a score. Porter led the Cougar backs with 77 yards on 15 carries while Jordan Taylor ran for 61 yards on 31 attempts. The Cougar defense held the no. 16 St. Cloud State Huskies to 97 total rushing yards, the 16th straight game that no single player has tallied a 100-yard rushing game against the Cougars. Eric Anderson, Matt White and Nick Bonte racked up four sacks (34 yards) and 22 tackles.

Team Statistics

Individual Statistics (Final) The Automated ScoreBook U. of Sioux Falls vs #16 St. Cloud State (Aug 30, 2012 at St. Cloud, Minn.) Individual Statistics U. of Sioux Falls

St. Cloud State

Rushing Porter, Kristian Taylor, Jordan Perkins, Taylor TEAM Totals

Rushing Klaphake, P. Walker, Michael White, Ledell Treat, Damon TEAM Totals

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 15 77 0 77 1 14 5.1 13 61 0 61 0 10 4.7 8 38 10 28 0 13 3.5 1 0 2 -2 0 0 -2.0 37 176 12 164 1 14 4.4

Passing Perkins, Taylor Totals

C-A-I 25-42-1 25-42-1

Receiving Hanna, Carrington Oates, Jeremiah VanHove, Austin Porter, Kristian Celestine, Kendrick Johannsen, Tait Ollerich, Tyler Lindsey, Michael Totals

No. Yards 8 113 6 76 5 34 2 4 1 14 1 7 1 4 1 2 25 254

Punting Wieking, Braden Totals

No. 8 8

Yds 283 283

Returns Oates, Jeremiah Johannsen, Tait Virgil, Robert Tidwell, John TEAM Totals

No Yds

Field goals Wieking, Braden

Qtr 3rd

Punt 3 0 0 0 0 3

24 0 0 0 0 24

Yds TD Long Sack 254 3 26 0 254 3 26 0 TD 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

Long 26 24 11 5 14 7 4 2 26

Avg Long In20 35.4 45 2 35.4 45 2

Kickoff

Intercept

Lg No Yds

19 0 0 0 0 19

19 12 0 6 0 19

Time 06:40

Kickoffs Wieking, Braden

No. Yards 6 380

All-purpose Oates, Jeremiah Hanna, Carrington Porter, Kristian Taylor, Jordan

Run Rcv 0 76 0 113 77 4 61 0

2 1 0 1 1 5

35 12 0 6 0 53

TB 0 0

0 0 1 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0

Dist Result 48 yards Good Avg 63.3 KR 35 0 0 0

PR 24 0 0 0

TB 4 IR 0 0 0 0

OB 0 Total 135 113 81 61

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 21 119 38 81 1 34 3.9 11 17 7 10 0 5 0.9 1 3 0 3 1 3 3.0 1 3 0 3 0 3 3.0 1 0 31 -31 0 0 -31.0 35 142 76 66 2 34 1.9

Passing Klaphake, P. Totals

C-A-I 15-37-1 15-37-1

Receiving Harrington, A Treat, Damon White, Ledell Peterson, Chad Walker, Michael Shoemaker, Eli Totals

No. Yards 6 134 3 20 2 28 2 26 1 8 1 7 15 223

Punting Moro, Jack Klaphake, P. TEAM Totals

No. 5 1 1 7

Yds 158 31 7 196

Returns Peterson, Chad Treat, Damon Moro, Jack Totals

No Yds

Field goals

Qtr

Punt 3 0 0 3

66 0 0 66

Yds TD Long Sack 223 1 39 4 223 1 39 4 TD 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Long 39 15 18 26 8 7 39

Avg Long In20 31.6 41 1 31.0 31 0 7.0 7 0 28.0 41 1 Kickoff

TB 0 0 0 0

Intercept

Lg No Yds

37 0 0 37

31 50 0 50

0 0 30 30

Time

Kickoffs Berger, Taylor Moro, Jack

No. Yards 3 141 1 54

All-purpose Harrington, A Peterson, Chad Klaphake, P. Treat, Damon

Run Rcv 0 134 0 26 81 0 3 20

1 1 0 2

31 50 0 81

Dist

0 0 30 30

Result

Avg 47.0 54.0 KR 0 31 0 50

0 0 1 1

PR 0 66 0 0

TB 0 0 IR 0 0 0 0

OB 0 0 Total 134 123 81 73

FUMBLES: U. of Sioux Falls-None. St. Cloud State-TEAM 1-0.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • 2012 REVIEW

Game 2

September 8, 2012

Sioux Falls 45 MSU-Moorhead 10 Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

The University of Sioux Falls rolled to a lopsided 45-10 victory over Minnesota State University Moorhead in their homeopener Saturday at Bob Young Field. In addition to Military Day, fans enjoyed what they have come to expect from USF at home, where the Cougars are now 37-1 all-time. USF moves to 2-0, while MSUM falls to 0-2 on the season. Senior tailback Kristian Porter nearly scoring on the first play from scrimmage, breaking out for a 54 yard gain. Two plays later, senior quarterback Taylor Perkins would find Carrington Hanna for a one yard score and early 7-0 advantage. Redshirt cornerback John Tidwell picked off Myles Montplaisir on MSUM’s 33 yard line to give the home team another short field. This time Perkins found Jeremiah Oates who straddled the back of the endzone for a 25-yard touchdown. Porter and Hanna would each reach the endzone a second time in the second quarter for the Cougars, who would close out the first half with a commanding 28-0 lead. Hanna also showed he could be productive at quarterback. The Cal Pen transfer, reconnected with his go to target from a year ago, Oates, for a 31 yard strike and score. The Cougars capped an eight play drive with a Braden Wieking field goal from 30 yards out with 8:38 left in the third. On the first play of the ensuing drive, first-year wide out Kendrick Celestine went 52 yards untouched on a reverse to put the Cougars up 38-0. After coming up empty on 13 straight drives, the Dragons scored twice in the final eight minutes of the game. Jake Hodge found Tyler Rivard on a 17 yard TD near the eight minute mark and Wes Kramer converted a 21 yard field goal with 1:22 to play. The Cougar defense turned in another stellar performance, forcing MSUM into nine punts, three turnovers and just 238 total yards offense. USF nearly matched last week’s production in the opponent backfield with nine TFLs (21). Senior linebackers Matt White and Nick Bonte led USF with six tackles each. Senior safety Robert Virgil added three tackles, one interception and two pass breakups. His interception marks four games straight he has recorded at least one. USF’s offense had another explosive day, racking up 472 yards, including 258 on the ground. Porter marked the first player to eclipse the 100-yard rushing mark this season. He traveled 117 yards on 14 carries and tallied one TD. Hanna and Oates combined for 168 receiving yards and four scores. The big play receivers recorded scores of 31 and 61 yards. Perkins was efficient under center, posting 170 yards and three touchdown passes on 21 attempts. Redshirt Freshman Calvin Jacobson took his first snaps and completed his first pass as a Cougar. Hanna also added a touchdown pass. Individual Statistics (Final) The Automated ScoreBook Individual Statistics MSUM vs U. of Sioux Falls (Sep 08, 2012 at Sioux Falls, S.D.)

Team Statistics MSUM

Rushing Hodge, Jake Montplaisir, Myles Medhaug, Zayne Schell, Brandon Totals

U. of Sioux Falls No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 7 42 2 40 0 16 5.7 7 39 1 38 0 18 5.4 10 40 12 28 0 19 2.8 10 8 11 -3 0 3 -0.3 34 129 26 103 0 19 3.0

Passing Hodge, Jake Montplaisir, Myles Totals

C-A-I 10-23-1 3-8-1 13-31-2

Receiving Rivard, Tyler Birr, Matt Shelly, Garrett Jiskra, Adam Williams, Barik Totals

No. Yards 4 42 3 51 3 13 2 25 1 4 13 135

Punting Kramer, Wes Totals

No. 9 9

TD 1 0 0 0 0 1

Long 17 40 6 15 4 40

Receiving Hanna, Carrington Oates, Jeremiah Celestine, Kendrick Lindsey, Michael Fiene, Dakota VanHove, Austin Totals

No. Yards 5 88 4 80 3 23 2 13 1 6 1 4 16 214

Punt Kickoff Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg No Yds Lg Returns Jones, Sheldon II 2 14 8 2 24 14 0 0 0 Ismail, Lomumba 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Williams, Barik 0 0 0 1 20 20 0 0 0 Binford, Christopher 0 0 0 2 29 17 0 0 0 3 21 8 5 73 20 0 0 0 Totals

Returns Lindsey, Michael Oates, Jeremiah Virgil, Robert Tidwell, John Totals

No Yds

Field goals Kramer, Wes

Field goals Wieking, Braden

Qtr 3rd

Kickoffs Kramer, Wes

No. Yards 3 181

All-purpose Birr, Matt Rivard, Tyler Hodge, Jake Montplaisir, Myles

Run Rcv 0 51 0 42 40 0 38 0

TB 0 0

C-A-I 13-21-0 1-5-0 2-2-0 16-28-0

No. 5 1 6

Time 01:22

Avg Long In20 32.2 62 0 32.2 62 0

Passing Perkins, Taylor Jacobson, Calvin Hanna, Carrington Totals

Punting Wieking, Braden TEAM Totals

Qtr 4th

Yds 290 290

Yds TD Long Sack 124 1 40 0 11 0 5 0 135 1 40 0

Rushing No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg Porter, Kristian 14 127 10 117 1 54 8.4 Celestine, Kendrick 1 52 0 52 1 52 52.0 Taylor, Jordan 9 37 0 37 0 9 4.1 Fiene, Dakota 6 34 2 32 0 14 5.3 Perkins, Taylor 3 14 0 14 0 9 4.7 Dunbar, Mitch 2 6 2 4 0 6 2.0 Hanna, Carrington 3 9 8 1 0 9 0.3 Jacobson, Calvin 1 1 0 1 0 1 1.0 Totals 39 280 22 258 2 54 6.6

Dist Result 21 yards Good Avg 60.3 KR 0 0 0 0

PR 0 0 0 0

TB 0 IR 0 0 0 0

OB 0 Total 51 42 40 38

Yds TD Long Sack 170 3 61 0 6 0 6 0 38 1 31 0 214 4 61 0

Yds 204 0 204

Punt 3 2 0 0 5

-2 2 0 0 0

TD 2 2 0 0 0 0 4

Avg Long In20 40.8 50 3 0.0 0 0 34.0 50 3 Kickoff

Lg No Yds

0 5 0 0 5

Time 08:38

Kickoffs Wieking, Braden

No. Yards 8 495

All-purpose Porter, Kristian Oates, Jeremiah Hanna, Carrington Celestine, Kendrick

Run Rcv 117 0 0 80 1 88 52 23

1 0 1 31 0 0 1 69 3 100

COUGAR FOOTBALL • 2012 REVIEW

TB 0 0 0

Intercept

Lg No Yds

0 31 0 69 69

0 0 1 1 2

0 0 0 1 1

Dist Result 30 yards Good Avg 61.9 KR 0 31 0 0

FUMBLES: MSUM-Schell, Brandon 1-1. U. of Sioux Falls-Celestine, Kendrick 1-1; Lindsey, Michael 1-0; Oates, Jeremiah 1-1.

Long 61 31 13 8 6 4 61

PR 0 2 0 0

TB 3 IR 0 0 0 0

OB 0 Total 117 113 89 75

Game 3

September 15, 2012

Sioux Falls Minot State

42 20

Herb Parker Stadium Minot, N.D.

The Cougars’ 42-20 victory over Minot State featured some rough spots and gave coach Jed Stugart and his staff plenty of stuff to focus on in preparation next week’s game against Bemidji State. Though USF was in command in the fourth quarter against the outmanned Beavers, its offense sputtered in the first quarter and the Cougars led just 17-7 at the half. The defining moment of the game took place with 3:39 left in the third quarter, when Minot State quarterback Zac Cunha threw a 15-yard touchdown strike that left USF clinging to a four-point edge. But John Tidwell blocked the ensuing extra point and defensive back Robert Virgil returned it the other way for a two-point conversion to give USF the 26-20 lead. Six minutes later, USF quarterback Taylor Perkins threw his fourth touchdown pass of the game and the Cougars were well on their way to winning their third straight NSIC contest. The Cougars were forced to punt on their first three possessions and the Beavers drew first blood on a 64-yard touchdown bomb from Cunha to Wayne Peters. USF responded with a five play, 71-yard drive that was capped off by a 50-yard strike from Perkins to senior wide receiver Jeremiah Oates. Perkins found Oates later in the second quarter for a 7-yard score. Senior kicker Braden Wieking tacked on a field goal to put the Cougars in front 17-7 at the half. Perkins connected for a third time with Oates, this time a 38-yard score to give USF a 24-7 lead. Staring at third-and-10 on the ensuing drive, Cunha launched a ball off his back foot that was hauled in by junior Gyyn Borel, who took it to the endzone to cut the Cougars’ lead to 24-14. Cunha connected with Porter for a 15-yard touchdown pass and set the stage for Virgil’s ensuing heroics on the Beavers’ extra point attempt. USF opened the fourth quarter with a four-play, 50-yard drive that ended with Perkins connecting with Carrington Hanna, his other favorite target, for a 37-yard score. Wieking later converted a 32-yard chip shot which stands as the 40th converted field goal of his career. Senior Brett Jensen’s first career interception return for a touchdown created the final margin of victory. Perkins finished the day 19-for-36 for 287 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Oates finished the game with 126 yards on six catches with three touchdowns. USF’s offensive line provided time for 371 yards of total offense and kept Perkins’ jersey clean as the Beavers did not record a sack. Virgil was the Cougars’ defensive standout; with a team-high 10 tackles (five solo), one interception, two broken up passes and a defensive PAT. He now has eight interceptions in his last nine games and has picked off a pass in five straight contests.

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Game 4

September 22, 2012

Sioux Falls Bemidji State

21 5

Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

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The combination of Eric Anderson and a suffocating defense proved to be more than Bemidji State could handle, as USF rallied from a 5-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Beavers by the score of 21-5. Trailing 5-0 with four minutes left in the third quarter, Anderson intercepted Beaver quarterback Alex Hass at the Bemidji 29-yard line. Anderson saw nothing but open space and he ran into the endzone to give USF a lead that it would not relinquish. USF went on to score 21 unanswered points to improve its record to 38-1 at Bob Young Field. The Cougars began their first drive of the day on their own one-yard line after forcing a fumble but Kristian Porter was tackled in the endzone by Beaver Connor Quinn to give BSU the safety and 2-0 lead with 7:41 left in the first quarter. USF forced a punt and marched down to the BSU seven-yard line on the ensuing drive but came up empty as Perkins was picked off on first-and-goal. The Cougars failed to convert on their next two red zone opportunities because of a fumble and a loss of downs on fourth-and-seven at the BSU 15. Following a Cougar punt, the Beavers orchestrated a six-play, 32-yard drive that ended with a 31-yard field goal and they took a 5-0 lead into the half. It was the first time the Cougars had been shut out in the first half since falling 31-17 on the road at McNeese State (9/17/11). The Cougars were driving at the start of the third quarter but failed to score when Braden Wieking sent a 26-yard fieldgoal attempt wide right. The teams traded punts and BSU started its ninth offensive series on its own 29-yard line. Hass had his first-down pass land in Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waiting arms, who took it to paydirt to put USF up 8-5 after Perkins found Austin VanHove for the two-point conversion. BSU coughed up the ball again on the next drive and this time the Cougars found red zone success as Perkins connected with Jeremiah Oates for a 15-yard strike. Wieking booted kicks of 23 and 27 yards through the uprights to create the final margin. Perkins threw one touchdown and was 11 of 25 for 178 yards. He threw one inception and was sacked twice. Oates finished with three catches for 84 yards and a score. He has scored in five games straight, dating back to last season, and 16 times in 13 contests as a Cougar. Carrington Hanna hauled in six balls for 87 yards. The Cougars gained 84 yard on the ground and Jordan Taylor rushed for a team-high 54 yards on 12 carries. Porter had 12 carries for 46 yards. Time and time again, the Cougar defense made huge plays that offset an uneven offensive performance. BSU was limited to just 210 yards of total offense and 85 yards in the air. The senior linebacker trio of Anderson, Nick Bonte and Matt White shined on Saturday. Anderson finished with 10 total tackles (one for loss) and one interception return for a touchdown. Bonte also recorded 10 total tackles, four for a loss of eight yards. He also soared for a second quarter interception and forced a fumble. White finished with eight tackles.

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Game 5

September 29, 2012

Sioux Falls 41 SMSU 22 Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

Stout defense and 14 unanswered fourth quarter points, lifted the University of Sioux Falls to their fifth win of the season Saturday night, beating Southwest Minnesota State University, 41-22. After jumping out to a 20-3 lead early in the third quarter, USF quickly found themselves on their heels as the high-powered Mustang offensive rattled off 13 straight points to close out the third quarter. First, Tyler Peschong called his own number to conclude a 10 play 65 yard drive for the Mustangs. Then, a USF fumble gave SMSU the ball back with a short field to work from. The Mustangs would cap a four play 55 yard drive with another score. This time, Peschong found Cody Condon for a 19-yard touchdown reception for a four point game. On the opening fourth quarter drive, Kendrick Celestine picked up a huge 11 yard grab on third and two to keep the drive alive. Two plays later, it would pay off, when Perkins found Carrington Hanna for his second score to put USF ahead 27-16. SMSU would keep things interesting. The Mustangs responded with a 23 yard touchdown from Gannon Moore with 10:17 to go. Perkins then tossed a 45 yard bomb to Oates for his second touchdown on the game to give USF a 34-22 cushion with 8:16 to play. USF iced it with one more score. This time Perkins threw a 29 yard strike to Celestine to make it 41-22. The Cougars had another strong outing on the defensive side of the ball, recording three additional takeaways (2 Ints, 1 FF) and six tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Matt White led the way with 12 tackles, while Nick Bonte added 10 tackles, including one for a loss. Taylor Perkins finished 18-31 317 yards and five touchdowns, both career-highs. He also reminded fans he could get it done on the ground with a season-high 52 rushing yards. Oates led the Cougars with five catches for 112 yards and two scores, which gives him nine touchdowns on the year. Carrington Hanna added four receptions for 76 yards and two touchdowns of his own. Kristian Porter carried the ball 10 times for 97 yards, including a long of 49 yards. USF also received a record-breaking performance from Braden Wieking. He converted both of his attempts Saturday, which included a new Cougars record a 54 yarder. He now sits tied with TC Fraser (44) for first in career-field goals made.

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Game 6

October 6, 2012

Winona State Sioux Falls

10 9

Loughrey Field Winona, Minn.

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Two of the highest-scoring teams in the NSIC gave fans an old-fashioned defensive battle Saturday night in Winona, Minn. The No. 23 Cougars came out hot, but quickly cooled off, as they were held to a season-low nine points in a 10-9 loss at Winona State University. Tonight’s game featured many first time events. Rayon Simmons became the first rusher to surpass the 100-yard mark against USF this season, breaking a 20-game streak which dated back to October 23, 2010. The other backbreaker was turnovers, which the Cougars had three of, one in the redzone. The Cougars struck first Saturday. Following a defensive stop on WSU’s opening drive, Taylor Perkins used just eight plays to move the ball 76 yards into the endzone. Perkins capped it with a 7 yard strike to Austin VanHove to give USF a 6-0 lead. There was plenty of offense, over 400 yards of it in the opening half. A significant percentage of those yards came from Winona’s star running back Rayon Simmons, who racked up 141 rushing yards in the first half alone. USF’s redzone interception just before the break was the first of several momentum shifts. WSU was fired up and turned the turnover into 76 yards of offense. With 30 ticks on the clock, the Warriors faced a third and goal on USF’s four-yard line. The Warriors called on Simmons one more time and USF linebacker Nick Bonte met him in the backfield. Bonte not only prevented the score, but stripped him of the ball to keep the Cougars’ lead 6-3 at the break. After trading possessions to start the second half, WSU put together an 11play 85-yard drive to capture a 10-6 lead. The defining play of the drive was a costly breakdown in the USF secondary. WSU’s Tyler Speer broke loose for a wide open 50-yard reception, on third and 19. John Tiegland found Mike Houts for what would be the game-winning score. Just when it appeared USF was responding with a drive to end the third quarter, Perkins received a hit from his blindside dislodging the ball, giving the Warriors the ball near mid-field to begin the fourth quarter. The Cougars would get another break, when Tiegland tossed his second interception with 14:53 left in the game. Michael Frericks’ interception resulted in another missed opportunity, as WSU’s defense would force a USF three and out. USF’s defense made a key stop on a driving Warrior team near 11minute mark, which probably kept them in the game. They halted WSU’s offense on third and 11 in the redzone forcing a 40 yard field goal. Jake Vercher hooked it left, keeping it a one possession game with 10 minutes to go. On a big third and 18 on the ensuing drive, Perkins scrambled for 24 yards and received a late hit for to tack on 15 yards and put USF in field goal position. Three plays later Braden Wieking nailed a 37-yard field goal with 5:30 left on the clock cut the Cougars’ deficit to one, 10-9. That is as close as USF would come. They would have one more shot at it, but turn it over on downs. USF racked up 309 total yards of offense and allowed 380, 207 yards on the ground. Taylor Perkins finished 21-39 for 213 and one touchdown. VanHove tied Carrington Hanna with a team-high nine receptions. VaHove led USF with a season-high 89 yards and the only score, while Hanna recorded 81 yards. Oates had a season-low two catches for 17 yards. John Tidwell led the Cougars with 10 stops tonight. Robert Virgil finished with eight tackles and one interception, his fourth of the year.

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Game 7

October 13, 2012

Sioux Falls 31 Concordia-St. Paul 23 Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

The University of Sioux Falls utilized solid second half defense and an effective passing attack to hold on for a 31-23 victory over Concordia University Saturday night at Bob Young Field. Taylor Perkins recorded 305 yards and 4 TD, while cornerback John Tidwell had a big day on defense with two interceptions including one on the Golden Bears final drive. USF got the passing game going early, scoring on their opening drive for the third time this season. Perkins and the Cougars marched 75 yards in 14 plays, completing the drive with an impressive five yard strike to Jeremiah Oates on a comeback to take a quick 7-0 lead. Five plays into CU’s first drive Tidwell made recorded his first interception. USF turned his pick into seven more to hold a 14-0 advantage heading into the second quarter. Opposite to USF, the Golden Bears went to the ground game in the first half, gashing USF’s defense for 60 yards on their second drive. However, it would be CU quarterback James Peterson who capped the drive, diving into the endzone to make it 14-6 with 12:48 left in the second quarter. Fans would see an additional score from each side to make for a 21-13 game at the break. USF made adjustments and went back to the run game in the second half, and actually found success, picking up backto-back first downs from Jordan Taylor. But Taylor didn’t have the ball in his hands when he made his biggest play of the game. He laid a key block on a CU corner back to spring free Jeremiah Oates for a 40 yard catch and score. The Cougars went ahead 28-13 with 4:47 left in the third. Just when they looked out of it, CU went deep into the playbook for a fake punt. Tom Obarski picked up 18 yards on fourth down to move into USF territory. Obarski completed the drive with a 52 yard field goal to begin the fourth quarter. Braden Wieking answered with a 36-yard field of his own to give the Cougars a 31-16 lead with 9:28 on the clock. CU didn’t lie down and they kept things interesting with a Cordell Smith 18-yard TD with 2:56 to play. They proceeded to execute a flawless onside kick, which Jermaine Clemon recovered to give the Golden Bears another chance. But USF’s defense came up big again. Tidwell picked off Peterson for the second time of the game to seal it. Perkins went 21-39 for 305 yards 4 TDs, his third 4-plus TD game of this season. His primary target was Carrington Hanna, who recorded eight catches and 113 yards. He found the endzone once.After a quiet game at Winona State, Jeremiah Oates returned to his scoring ways, tallying two TD receptions tonight. He added four catches and 107 yards. Eric Anderson and Robert Virgil led the defense with nine tackles each. Michael Frericks added seven stops and one interception.

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Game 8

October 20, 2012

Sioux Falls 32 Augustana 31 (2 OT) Kirkeby-Over Stadium Sioux Falls, S.D.

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There were many reasons for USF to celebrate inside Kirkeby-Over Stadium on a beautiful Saturday afternoon as the USF football team held on for a thrilling double-overtime win over Augustana College, 32-31.The Cougars registered their first-ever win against the Vikings. It was also USF’s first overtime victory since 2001. After taking a 14-0 lead on a nine-yard touchdown run by Taylor Perkins, Augustana punter Drew Behrens pinned the Cougars on their own 12-yard line and Perkins was sacked in the endzone two plays later to make the score 14-2. The Vikings would score late in the second quarter to make the score 14-8 in favor of the Cougars heading into halftime. Senior kicker Braden Wieking made it 17-8 USF early in the 3rd quarter with a 22-yard chip shot, but The Vikings retaliated on their next drive, marching the ball 82 yards in eight plays to narrow the deficit to 17-15 with a six-yard scamper by C.J. Ham. On their next drive, the Vikings converted a pair of third downs and took their first lead of the game at 18-17 when backup kicker Drew Behrens nailed a 38-yard field goal. The Cougars would execute a textbook 74-yard drive ending with a 12-yard touchdown run by Jordan Taylor with just under four minutes remaining in the game. A two-point conversion put the Cougars in front 25-18. Augustana moved right down the field while converting twice on third down and once on fourth down to keep their hopes alive. On fourth and five at the USF seven-yard line, Viking quarterback Josh Hanson found Isaac Jorgensen wide open in the flat and he walked into the end zone for the game tying touchdown that would send the game to overtime. Augustana won the toss and chose to go on defense first and their defense stood tall, as Austin Luecke picked off a Perkins pass on first-and-goal to set up the Viking offense.The Vikings quickly moved to the USF goal line and all but had the “Key to the City” in their hands, but the Cougars blocked the 38-yard field goal attempt by Drew Behrens to send it to a second overtime. The Vikings started with the ball in the second overtime and scored on a four-yard dash by Hanson but USF’s defense blocked the extra point and the Vikings held a 31-25 lead with USF taking over on offense. The Cougars scored on a nine-yard pass from Perkins to Carrington Hanna to tie the game at 31. Braden Wieking nailed the extra point to finish off the Vikings with the 32-31 win. Perkins connected on 21 of 30 passes through the air for 238 yards with one interception and one touchdown. He also chipped in on the ground with a team-high 71 yards on 15 attempts. Jordan Taylor responded with 32 yards on four carries with a touchdown. Jeremiah Oates tallied 129 yards on 10 catches, including a dazzling 23-yard catch through the Vikings defense in the fourth quarter. The senior trio of Eric Anderson, Robert Virgil and Matt White registered 12 tackles each, while classmate Nick Bonte posted 10 tackles with a team-high 2.5 for loss.

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Game 9

October 27, 2012

Sioux Falls Upper Iowa

54 41

Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

The University of Sioux Falls posted a season-high 54 points Saturday to edge Upper Iowa 54-41 in an old-fashion shootout at Bob Young Field. After going up by as many as 37 points in the second quarter, Upper Iowa score 28 unanswered to make for an interesting fourth quarter. A combination of clutch offense and special teams play lifted the Cougars to their eighth win of the season. UIU trailed just 47-41 with 27 ticks on the clock, and were still in it if they could convert an onside kick, but USF fourth quarter hero Nick Bonte had other plans as he recovered the kick and scampered 42 yards the other way to make it 54-41. Five plays later, he recorded USF’s fourth interception of the game to secure the Cougars 41st victory at home in 42 contests. USF got off to a great start Saturday. They scored on their opening drive for the fourth straight game, and completely dominated the Peacocks the entire first quarter. With a short field, Kristian Porter began the game’s scoring with a 10-yard plunge into the endzone. Next, USF went to the air. Perkins connected on strikes of nine and 36 yards to Carrington Hanna and Kendrick Celestine, while Braden Wieking tacked on a 31-yard field goal to take amass a 23-point advantage with15 minutes in the books. Just when the visiting team was threatening to score, Jonathan Talbot came up with a big interception, which he returned 77 yards for another USF touchdown. A couple minutes later, from nine yards out, Porter tallied his second touch of the day, and it appeared the rout was on as USF went ahead 37-0 with 10:22 left in the second. On the ensuing drive, UIU responded. Cole Jaeschke hooked up with Keaton Hosch for a 34 yard touchdown to put the Peacocks on the board. He found Hosch once again, this time for a 48 yard score with 7:20 left in the second quarter. USF held a 37-14 advantage at the break. Cole and Hosch were at it again in the third quarter. Cole added a two yard run for a touchdown, and Hosch recorded his third score on a 25-yard reception. Their efforts coupled with a defensive third quarter shutout made for a 37-28 game heading into the fourth. After being held scoreless since the 10:22 mark of the second quarter, USF needed just one play to reclaim control of the game. On the very first play of the fourth quarter Taylor Perkins found Jeremiah Oates for an impressive 62 yard touchdown, most of which came after the catch. Oates’ score made it 44-28. The Cougars had a solid day on the ground, as Porter racked up 108 rushing yards and two TDs. His performance was just the second 100-yard day for a USF player this season. He also surpassed the 2,000 yard career rushing mark today. Perkins charted his sixth game with three or more passing touchdowns this season. He finished 15-of-25 for 230 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 50 yards on the ground. Oates recorded a career-high 162 yards and one touchdown, on just six receptions. Hanna finished with six catches for 63 yards and a touch, while Kendrick Celestine had two grabs for 36 yards and one score. On the defensive side, USF can take away both positive and negatives from today’s game. The Cougars forced four interceptions, but they also allowed UIU quarterback Jaeschke to accumulate a NSIC record 606 passing yards and five touchdowns. Eric Anderson led USF with nine tackles, while Robert Virgil totaled eight stops and two interceptions, his fifth and sixth of the year. Bonte finished with six tackles, two for a loss, one sack, one interception and one touchdown.

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Game 10

November 3, 2012

Minnesota State Sioux Falls

27 13

Blakeslee Stadium Mankato, Minn.

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Less than 90 seconds after kick-off and staring at 3-and-6 on their own 29-yard line, MSU-Mankato junior quarterback Jon Wolf found Kyle Riggott all by his lonesome. The redshirt freshman went 67 yards before a shoestring tackle by Brett Jensen, giving MSU the ball at the 4-yard line. Two plays later, Wolf rushed across the goal line—the first time that the Cougars surrendered an opening-drive touchdown this season. But it was hardly the only thing that went wrong for the 17th-ranked Cougars in their 27-13 loss at No. 6 Minnesota State, Mankato on Saturday. MSU-Mankato won this one with stellar defense and a 100% red zone conversion rate. The Mavericks also took advantage of a Perkins interception in the second quarter, which led to their second touchdown of the game. After the Mavericks’ opening strike, the squads traded punts before the Cougars received the ball on their own 36-yard line. From there, they executed a 14-play, 61-yard drive that stalled on third-and-goal at the MSU 3. Senior kicker Braden Wieking chipped it in from 20 yards out and the first quarter would end with the Mavericks leading by a 7-3 score. The home-standing Mavericks built a 17-point cushion in the second quarter scoring on all three possessions, getting field goals of 22 and 44 yards from Sam Brockshus and a six-yard touchdown run from Connor Thomas after the Perkins pick. After a quiet third quarter that saw no change in score, the Cougars marched 90 yards down the field to the Maverick 5. After a failed pass attempt on third-and-goal, Wieking converted from 22 yards out to cut the Mavericks’ lead to 20-6. On the ensuing possession, Wolf found Adam Thielen for a 40-yard score to make it a 27-6 ballgame at the 11:14 mark of the fourth quarter. USF moved the ball to the MSU 14 on its next drive but Perkins was sacked for a loss of seven on third-and-10—a play that knocked off his helmet and forced him on the sidelines for the next play. The Cougars would turn the ball over on downs when backup quarterback Calvin Jacobson’s pass to Kendrick Celestine fell short on fourth-and-17. The Cougar defense stood tall on the next series as they forced a Maverick fumble that sophomore Thad Campbell fell on at the MSU 11 yard-line. After a 10-yard strike from Perkins to Austin Van Hove, Perkins coasted into the end zone. The score kept alive the Cougars’ seven-year streak of recording at least one touchdown in every game. The comeback would fall short, as MSU recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock. MSU held USF to 246 yards, including minus-3 in the second quarter. Kristian Porter ran just four times for nine yards. The Mavericks also held Perkins’ favorite target junior wideout Carrington Hanna in check. Hanna, who entered the game averaging 88.2 yards per game, was limited to four catches for 38 yards. Porter caught four passes for 52 yards, including a 34-yard grab in the third quarter. He tied for the team-best with Van Hove, who had 52 yards on seven catches. Senior linebacker Eric Anderson paced the Cougar defense with 11 tackles (eight solo) and three TFL for a total of 13 yards. He also punished MSU’s quarterback with a 10-yard sack. Matt White was credited with nine tackles. Michael Frericks, Brett Jensen and John Tidwell each had seven tackles.

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Game 11

November 10, 2012

John Tidwell’s 77-yard punt return for a touchdown coupled with another outstanding effort by the Cougar defense paved the way for No.22 USF (9-2, 9-2 NSIC) to post a 24-14 Senior Day victory against Wayne State College (6-5, 6-5 NSIC) before 2,004 fans at Bob Young Field.

Sioux Falls Wayne State

24 14

Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

“Statistics are a dime a dozen, things can go your way and can’t,” said senior quarterback Taylor Perkins who finished 27-for-47 for 267 yards. “All that matters at the end is getting the ‘W’ and that’s what we did today, so my goal was accomplished.” After a scoreless first quarter that saw both teams punt twice, it was sophomore defensive back Tidwell that opened scoring with a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown. “That’s why you call it a team; you have special teams that step up and the defense steps up; championship teams aren’t one-sided,” Perkins said. “They did a great job to help the offense get going and it was a great job on their part.” On the ensuing drive, the Wildcats drove the ball to their 48-yard line, but Brian Kent fumbled the ball and it was recovered by redshirt freshman Carter Ahlers. The teams again traded punts before Perkins orchestrated a drive for USF down to the WSC 24-yard line, but Austan Pomajzl picked him off in the end zone for a touchback that kept it a seven-point game. The turnover would do no harm, as the Wildcats stalled on the USF 40-yard line. The Cougars were also forced to punt and the Wildcats finally broke through on the next drive, moving 29 yards on four plays to tie the game with an 18-yard strike from Brian Kent to Joe Trouba with less than a minute remaining in the half. Perkins was just 12-for-23 in the first half and undoubtedly, he missed senior wideout Jeremiah Oates, sidelined today with a concussion suffered in last week’s loss at No. 6 MSU-Mankato. The Cougars received the kick-off to begin the third quarter and started at their own 30-yard line after a

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INDIVIDUAL Career Statistical Leaders Returning Rushing Att Yards C. Hanna 90 396 D. Fiene 15 76 Passing C. Hanna

Avg TD 4.4 5 5.1 0

Cmp-Att-Int 88-129-11

Recieving C. Hanna A. Vanhove

No. 75 73

Scoring C. Hanna A Vanhove

TD Rush 24 5 9 0

Tackles Solo J. Tidwell 47 J. Talbot 26 M. Tolkamp 22

Yds 969 895

Asst 15 19 18

Lg 32 15

Avg./Gm 19.8 9.5

Pct. Yds TD 51.2 896 8

Avg/Gm 44.8

Avg TD Lg 12.9 11 61 2.0 9 55

Avg./Gm. 48.5 24.9

Rcv Pass 2PAT Points 11 8 0 144 9 0 1 56 Total 62 45 40

TFL 4.0 9.5 5.5

INTs Sacks 3 1 2 1 0 1

2012 Final NSIC Conference Football Standings North Division Conference Season Duluth 6-1 10-1 10-2 Bemidji State 6-1 7-4 7-4 St. Cloud State 5-2 7-4 7-4 Northern State 5-2 6-5 6-5 Minot State 3-4 3-8 3-8 U-Mary 1-6 4-7 4-7 Crookston 1-6 2-9 2-9 Moorhead 1-6 1-10 1-10 South Division Minn.State 7-0 Winona State 6-1 Sioux Falls 5-2 Wayne State 3-4 Augustana 3-4 SMSU 3-4 Concordia 1-6 Upper Iowa 0-7

Conference Season 11-0 13-1 9-2 10-2 9-2 9-2 6-5 6-5 5-6 5-6 4-7 4-7 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9

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Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota

University of Minnesota, Crookston Crookston, Minnesota

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University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, Minnesota

University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota Northern State University Aberdeen, South Dakota

Concordia University-St. Paul St. Paul, Minnesota

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Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, Minnesota

Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, Minnesota Augustana College Sioux Falls, South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, S.D.

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Winona State University Winona, Minnesota

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NSIC HISTORY 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 82nd season this year and clearly continues to make a major imprint nationally, winning 12 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 six 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 NCAA record 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. Then in 2012, the Golden Bears again made a late season and championship match surge as they defeated Tampa 3-2 after trailing 0-2 to win their sixth straight NCAA DII Volleyball National 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. The NSIC has also had seven 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 & 2013), Billy Brockmueller (Sioux Falls, Cross Country 2013), 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 & Nick Kornder)

COUGAR FOOTBALL • NSIC HISTORY

NSIC FOOTBALL CAREER LEADERS

Based On NSIC Contests Only NSIC FOOTBALL CAREER LEADERS (CONT)

By Total Yardage- THROUGH 2012 SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE G PLAYS 1. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 37 1499 2. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 1205 3. Josh Hanson, AUGIE (2009-12) 33 1250 4. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 35 1125 5. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 34 1330 6. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 17 867 7. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 24 1097 8. Derek Edholm, BSU (2007-10) 33 1041 9. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 23 996 10. Spencer Ohm, CU (2008-11) 31 889 11. Lance Rongstand, BSU (2009-12) 34 820 12. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 25 902 13. Curt Strasheim, SSU (1978-1981) 30 1080 14. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12) 41 813 15. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 17 790 16. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 23 615 17. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 25 595 18. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 19 872 19. Geoff Martinson, BSU (1998-01) 31 602 PASSING 1. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 2. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 3. Josh Hanson, AUGIE (2009-12) 4. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 5. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 6. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 7. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 8. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 9. Spencer Ohm, CU (2008-11) 10. Derek Edholm, BSU (2007-10) 11. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 12. Curt Strasheim, SSU (1978-81) 13. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 14. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 15. Geoff Martinson, BSU (1998-01) 16. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 17. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) RUSHING 1. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12 2. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 3. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 4. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 5. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 6. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 7. Kevin Curtin, WSU (2000-03) 8. Zach Molacek, WSC (2002-06) 9. Dustin Kroeplin, BSU (2009-12) 10. Sam Campbell, CU (2008-11) 11. R.J. Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 12. Larry Ras, MTU (1968-1971) 13. Amory Bodin, UMD (1977-80) 14. Troy Hendricks, MSUM (1983-86) 15. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 16. Mike Quirk, MSUM (1966-68, 70) 17. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) RECEIVING 1. Brian Jark, NSU (2006-2009) 2. Logan Masters, WSC (2006-09) 3. Damien Hoffman, UMM (1997-00) 4. Adam Thielen, MSU (2009-12) 5. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 6. Joseph Mapson, CU (2002-04) 7. Tyrone Ruffin, CU (2005-08) 8. Joe Dittrich, SSU (1978-80) 9. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 10. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 11. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 12. Wayne Hawkins, SSU (1989-91) 13. Antwon Williams, CU (2004-07)

G 37 33 33 30 35 24 17 23 31 33 19 30 25 25 31 17 23 G 41 34 34 20 24 25 34 33 37 38 26 22 23 24 30 21 23

RUSH 1174 2146 796 1050 -169 -191 -689 596 300 364 1895 684 344 4805 414 330 205 -35 -10

PASS NET 8996 10170 6807 8953 7205 8001 6779 7829 7736 7567 6025 5834 6437 5748 4948 5544 5243 5543 5106 5470 3429 5324 4484 5168 4504 4848 26 4831 4319 4733 4316 4646 4436 4641 4794 4759 4422 4412

PA PC PCT. TD INT 1134 672 .592 69 41 1147 686 .598 58 44 973 592 .608 65 20 847 484 .571 50 22 841 438 .521 74 43 937 494 .527 32 45 715 423 .592 63 26 768 394 .513 33 43 663 391 .590 43 32 736 425 .577 53 22 713 450 .631 40 27 846 444 .525 25 39 665 321 .483 38 27 501 269 .537 66 20 492 297 .604 43 17 608 365 .600 29 18 478 271 .567 37 21

ATT 813 734 738 517 634 410 453 512 555 532 431 534 403 467 357 412 374

YG 5006 4546 4165 3511 3324 3315 3061 2920 2792 2687 2523 2307 2225 2902 2213 2321

G NO 36 210 37 207 28 185 39 168 23 161 26 154 34 149 24 147 34 144 21 142 33 140 18 138 30 135

YDS 8996 7736 7205 6807 6779 6437 6025 5243 5106 4948 4794 4504 4484 4436 4422 4319 4316

YL NET A/PC TD 201 4805 5.9 55 330 4216 5.7 43 91 4074 5.5 51 180 3331 6.4 40 79 3245 5.2 39 42 3273 7.98 60 135 2926 6.5 27 170 2750 5.4 26 51 2741 4.9 29 2537 4.8 21 154 2533 5.8 26 84 2439 4.6 27 80 2227 5.5 25 62 2163 4.6 18 756 2146 6.0 24 67 2146 5.2 24 238 2083 5.6 14

YDS 2298 3118 2060 2381 2651 2227 2212 1476 2,416 2855 2,562 1667 1490

TD 16 20 12 17 38 19 24 6 30 43 32 14 5

SCORING 1. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 2. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 3. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12) 4. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 5. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 6. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 7. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 8. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 9. Steve Opgenorth, WSU (2000-03) 10. Sam Brockshus, MSU (2009-Pres) 11. Nick Hope, WSC (2006-09) 12. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 13. Kevin Curtain, WSU (2000-03) 14. Joe Clark, Augie (2008-10) 15. Owen Olson, NSU (2000-03) 16. Dustin Kroeplin, BSU (2009-12) 17. RJ Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 18. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 19. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 20. Randy Sullivan, MSUM (1982-84) 21.Carson Walch, WSU (1996-99) 22. Amory Bodin, UMD (1978-80) Brody Johnson, CU (2003-06)

G TD 25 60 34 59 41 59 34 45 33 43 20 42 24 41 23 39 34 0 21 0 33 0 23 36 34 35 30 34 33 0 37 32 27 27 33 32 34 30 18 29 22 28 23 27 30 0

XP FG 2PT 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 5 143-159 31-50 1 128 31-50 0 122-130 35-47 0 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 131-147 22-36 1 0 0 3 22-29 3-6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 3 0-0 0-0 1 119 15 0

TP 360 358 354 272 260 252 248 244 238 230 227 220 210 204 199 198 197 192 180 178 174 164 164

Per Game Average - THROUGH 2012 SEASON Minimums 2 years played and 75.0% of team games played TOTAL OFFENSE G PLAYS RUSH PASS NET Y/G 1. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 17 867 -191 6025 5834 343.2 2. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 1205 2146 6807 8953 298.4 3. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 17 790 414 4319 4733 278.4 4. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 37 1499 1174 8996 10170 274.9 5. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 19 872 -35 4794 4759 250.5 6. Josh Hanson, AUGIE (2009-12) 33 1250 796 7205 8001 242.5 7. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 23 996 300 5243 5543 241.0 8. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 24 1097 -689 6437 5748 239.5 9. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 35 1125 1050 6779 7829 223.7 10. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 34 1330 -169 7736 7567 222.6 11. Luke Butler, Augie (2008-09) 18 566 254 3596 3850 213.9 12. Mitch Brecke, CU (08-09) 15 549 88 3072 3160 210.7 13. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 25 902 684 4484 5168 206.7 14. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 23 615 330 4316 4646 202.0 15. Mike Peterson, UMM (1985-88) 19 631 226 3513 3739 196.8 16. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 25 595 205 4436 4641 185.6 PASSING G PA PC PCT. 1. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 17 715 423 .592 2. Steve Elzenga, SSU (1985-87) 14 517 298 .576 3. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 24 937 494 .527 4. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 17 608 365 .600 5. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 19 713 450 .631 6. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 37 1134 672 .592 7. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 33 1147 686 .598 8. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 23 768 394 .513 9. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 847 484 .571 10. Josh Hanson, AUGIE (2009-12) 33 973 592 .608 11. Mitch Brecke, CU (08-09) 15 442 258 58.4 12. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 35 841 438 .521 13. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 23 478 271 .567 14. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 25 665 321 .483 15. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 25 501 269 .537 16. Spencer Ohm, CU (2008-11) 31 663 391 .590

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ NSIC RECORDS

TD INT Yards Y/G 63 26 6025 354.4 33 21 3766 269.0 32 45 6437 268.2 29 18 4319 254.1 40 27 4794 252.3 69 41 8996 243.1 58 44 7736 234.4 33 43 5243 228.0 50 22 6807 226.9 65 20 7205 218.3 13 28 3072 204.8 74 43 6779 193.7 37 21 4316 187.7 38 27 4484 179.4 66 20 4436 177.4 43 32 5106 164.7

RUSHING G ATT YG YL NET A/PC TD Y/G 1. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 20 517 3511 180 3331 6.4 40 166.6 2. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 24 634 3324 79 3245 5.2 39 135.2 3. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 25 410 3315 42 3273 7.98 60 130.9 4. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 34 734 4546 330 4216 5.7 43 124.0 5. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 34 738 4165 91 4074 5.5 51 119.8 6. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12) 41 813 5006 201 4805 5.9 55 117.2 7. Larry Ras, MTU (1968-1971) 22 534 2523 84 2439 4.6 27 110.9 8. Mike Quirk, MSUM (1966-68, 70) 21 412 2213 67 2146 5.2 24 102.2 9. R.J. Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 26 431 2687 154 2533 5.8 26 97.4 10. Amory Bodin, UMD (1977-80) 23 403 2307 80 2227 5.5 25 96.8 11. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 23 374 2321 238 2083 5.6 14 90.6 12. Troy Hendricks, MSUM (1983-86) 24 467 2225 62 2163 4.6 18 90.1 13. Kevin Curtin, WSU (2000-03) 34 453 3061 135 2926 6.5 27 86.1 14. Zach Molacek, WSC (2002-06) 33 512 2920 170 2750 5.4 26 83.3 15. Dustin Kroeplin, BSU (2009-12) 37 555 2792 51 2741 4.9 29 74.1 16. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 357 2902 756 2146 6 24 71.5 RECEIVING (Rec/per game) 1. Wayne Hawkins, SSU (1989-91) 2. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 3. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 4. Damien Hoffman, UMM (1997-00) 5. Erik Kruse, UM (2007-2008) 6. Joe Dittrich, SSU (1978-80) 7. Joseph Mapson, CU (2002-04) 8. Brian Jark, NSU (2006-2009) 9. Logan Masters, WSC (2006-09) 10. Mike Ross, UMM (1983-86) 11. Paul Choudek, SSU (1978-80) 12. Tavaris Johnson, WSC (1998-01) 13. Joe Mapson, CU (2001-03) 14. Antwon Williams, CU (04-07) Jason Leden, BSU (1998-01) 16. Adam Thielen, MSU (2009-12) 17. Calvin Simon, CU (07-pres) 18. Tyrone Ruffin, CU (2005-08) 19. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 20. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02)

G 18 23 21 28 19 24 26 36 37 21 22 25 26 30 27 39 28 34 33 34

NO 138 161 142 185 121 147 154 210 207 114 114 127 123 135 122 168 120 149 140 144

YDS 1667 2651 2855 2060 1300 1476 2227 2298 3118 1641 1268 2059 1990 1490 1696 2381 1739 2212 2562 2416

RECEIVING (Rec Yds/per game) 1. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 2. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 3. Wayne Hawkins, SSU (1989-91) 4. Joseph Mapson, CU (2002-04) 5. Charles Gilbert, CU (2010-11) 6. Logan Masters, WSC (2006-09) 7. Tavaris Johnson, WSC (1998-01) 8. Mike Ross, UMM (1983-86) 9. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 10. Joe Mapson, CU (2001-03) 11. Damien Hoffman, UMM (1997-00) 12. Antwon Williams, CU (04-07) 13. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 14. Erik Kruse, UM (2007-2008) 15. Tyrone Ruffin, CU (2005-08) 16. Brian Jark, NSU (2006-2009) 17 Jason Leden, BSU (1998-01) 18. Calvin Simon, CU (07-pres) 19. Joe Dittrich, SSU (1978-80) 20. Tre Mason, CU (2011-12) 21. Adam Thielen, MSU (2009-12)

G NO YDS 21 142 2855 23 161 2651 18 138 1667 26 154 2227 20 80 1708 37 207 3118 25 127 2059 21 114 1641 33 140 2,562 26 123 1990 28 185 2060 30 135 1490 34 144 2,416 19 121 1300 34 149 2212 36 210 2298 27 122 1696 28 120 1739 24 147 1476 20 51 1232 39 168 2381

SCORING 1. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 2. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 3. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 4. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 5. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 6. Randy Sullivan, MSUM (1982-84) 7. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 8. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12) 9. Joe Clark, Augie (2008-09) 10. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03)

G TD 25 60 20 42 23 39 34 59 24 41 18 29 23 36 41 59 20 28 34 45

TD C/G 14 7.7 38 7.0 43 6.8 12 6.6 10 6.4 6 6.1 19 5.9 16 5.8 20 5.6 13 5.4 6 5.2 15 5.1 16 4.7 5 4.5 17 4.5 17 4.3 12 4.3 24 4.4 32 4.24 30 4.23 TD 43 38 14 19 22 20 15 13 32 16 12 5 30 10 24 16 17 12 6 12 17

XP FG 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ NSIC RECORDS

C/G 136.0 115.3 92.6 85.7 85.4 84.3 82.4 78.1 77.6 76.5 73.6 4.5 71.1 68.4 65.1 63.8 62.8 62.1 61.5 61.6 61.1

NSIC INDIVIDUAL GAME OFFENSIVE RECORDS THROUGH 2012 SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE Attempts: 87 Scott Longenecker, Bemidji St. vs. St. Cloud St., 1975 Yards Gained: 631 Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012 RUSHING Attempts: 52 RJ Rollins, Minn.-Crookston vs. MSU Moorhead, 2005 Yards Gained: 384 RJ Rollins, Minn.-Crookston vs. MSU Moorhead, 2004 PASSING Attempts: Completions: Percentage: Touchdowns: Yards Gained: Consecutive Completions:

78 43 .852 7 7 606

Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012 Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012 Ed Schultz, Moorhead St. vs. Winona St., 1977, 23-27 Jeff Loots, Southwest State vs. Bemidji State, 1991 Spencer Ohm, Concordia-St. Paul vs. SMSU, 2011 Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012

Ed Schultz, Moorhead State vs. Winona State, 1977

RECEIVING Receptions: 19 James Ashley, Southwest St. vs. Moorhead St., 1987 Yards Gained: 289 Billy Beckwith, Minnesota-Morris vs. Winona St., 1999 Touchdowns: 5 Tim Bataglia, Minn. Duluth vs. MSU Moorhead, 2002 SCORING Touchdowns:

Field Goals: Points: PUNTING Attempts:

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 36 36

Josh Hanson, Augustana vs. U-Mary, 2010 Kirby Hovden, Upper Iowa vs. Minnesota, Crookston, 2010 Silas Fluellen, Wayne State at Winona State, 2009 Ted McKnight, Minn. Duluth vs. Southwest St., 1976 Jim Van Wagner, Mich. Tech vs. Southwest St., 1974 Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012 Chase Vogler, Minnesota Duluth at St. Cloud, 2012 Phillip Kaphake, St. Cloud vs. Minnesota Duluth, 2012 Drew Behrens, Augustana at Concordia-St. Paul, 2010 Randy Bishoff, MSU Moorhead vs. Southwest St., 1978 Ted McKnight, Minn. Duluth vs. Southwest St., 1976 Jim Van Wagner, Mich. Tech vs. Southwest St., 1974

Paul Swanson, St. Cloud State vs. Bemidji State, 1970

INTERCEPTIONS Number: 5

Bill Trewick, St. Cloud State vs. Bemidji State, 1970

2PT TP P/G 0 360 14.4 0 252 12.6 5 244 10.6 2 358 10.5 1 248 10.3 2 178 9.9 2 220 9.6 354 8.6 0 168 8.4 1 272 8.0

NSIC TEAM GAME OFFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSE Attempts: 107 Bemidji State vs. St. Cloud State, 1975 Yards Gained: 782 Winona State at Augustana, 2012 RUSHING Attempts: 82 Minnesota Duluth vs. Southwest State, 1976 Fewest Atts: 13 SMSU at Minnesota State, 2009 Yards Gained: 556 Minnesota Duluth vs. Southwest State, 1976 PASSING Attempts: Completions: Yards Gained: Touchdowns:

SCORING Touchdowns: Points:

79 Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012 43 Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012 606 Upper Iowa at SIoux Falls, 2012 7 Southwest State vs. Bemidji State, 1991 7 Concordia-St. Paul vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2002 7 Concordia-St. Paul vs. SMSU, 2011 12 12 85 84

Winona State vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001 Michigan Tech vs. Southwest State, 1975 Michigan Tech vs. Southwest State, 1975 Winona State vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001

NSIC TEAM GAME DEFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL DEFENSE Fewest Plays: 37 Fewest Yards: -50

Mankato State vs. Bemidji State, 1966 Minnesota-Morris vs. Southwest State, 1975

PASSING Fewest Comp.: Fewest Yards: Interceptions:

Several Teams Tied Several Teams Tied St. Cloud State vs. Bemidji State, 1970

0 0 11

NSIC INDIVIDUAL SEASON OFFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSE Attempts: 499 Cole Jaeschke, UIU (2012) Yards Gained: 3475 Silas Fluellen, Wayne State (2009) Game Average: 395.2 Jeff Loots, SSU (1991) RUSHING Attempts: 285 Rayon Simmons, Winona State (2012) Yards Gained: 1586 Rayon Simmons, Winona State (2012) Game Average: 202.9 RJ Rollins, Minnesota-Crookston (2004) PASSING Attempts: Completions: Percentage: Touchdowns: Yards Gained: Game Average:

455 290 .686 32 3082 398.2

RECEIVING Receptions: 78 Yards Gained: 1096 Touchdowns: 16

Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Ted Schlafke, Minnesota Duluth (2008) Josh Hanson, Augustana (2012) Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Jeff Loots, Southwest State (1991) Jabari Taylor, MSU Moorhead (2007) Frederick Bruno, Wayne State (2009) Tim Battaglia, Minnesota Duluth (2002) Chris Samp, Winona State (2004)

SCORING Touchdowns: 28 Isaac Odim, Minnesota Duluth (2009) Field Goals: 17 Sam Brockshus, Minnesota State (2012) Total Points: 168 Isaac Odim, Minnesota Duluth (2009) Game Average: 18.0 Larry Ras, Michigan Tech (1971) PUNTING Attempts: Average:

71 46.0

Mike Guzzo, Bemidji State (1979) Ryan Schneider, Winona State (1999)

INTERCEPTIONS Number: 11 11 Return Yards: 277

Jeff Huffman, Michigan Tech (1979) Jack Moro, St. Cloud State (2012) Chris Westberg, Minnesota Duluth (1988)

PUNT RETURNS Attempts: 32 Cash Langenes, Minnesota Duluth (2002) Yards Returned: 374 Kevin Curtin, Winona State (2002) Average: 28.8 Kevin Curtin, Winona State (2002) KICKOFF RETURNS Attempts: 36 Warren Matthews, SMSU (2009) Yards Returned: 872 Warren Matthews, SMSU (2009) Average: 50.7 Melvin German, Southwest State (1995) NSIC TEAM SEASON OFFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSE Attempts: 821 821 Yards Gained: 5182 Game Average: 557.1

Upper Iowa (2012) Augustana (2012) Winona State (2012) Northern State (2003)

RUSHING Attempts: 517 MSU Moorhead (2002) Yards Gained: 3129 Minnesota Duluth (2009) Game Average: 381.5 MSU Moorhead (1994) PASSING Attempts: 464 Completions: 294 Yards Gained: 3149 Game Average: 398.2 Touchdowns: 33 Interceptions: 25

Southwest Minnesota State (2008) Southwest Minnesota State (2008) Upper Iowa (2012) Southwest State (1992) Augustana (2012) Concordia-St. Paul (2011)

SCORING Points: 503 Minnesota Duluth (2012) Scoring Average: 47.9 Minnesota Duluth (2002 & 2010) Wins: 11 Minnesota State (2012) Losses: 10 Minnesota, Crookston (2009, 2010, 2011) 10 MSU Moorhead (2012) Winning Streak: 34 Minnesota-Morris (1975-1979) 31 Minnesota Duluth (2008-2011) Losing Streak: 43 Minnesota-Morris (1997-2002) 39 Minnesota, Crookston (10/4/08-9/15/12) NSIC TEAM SEASON DEFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL DEFENSE Fewest Plays: 189 Michigan Tech (1965) Fewest Yards: 865 Minnesota-Morris (1975) Game Average: 133.0 MSU Moorhead (1979) RUSHING Fewest Attempts: 180 Minnesota Duluth (1985) Fewest Yards: 226 Minnesota Duluth (1985) Negative Yardage: 389 MSU Moorhead (1979) Game Average: 35.0 Bemidji State (2006) 37.7 Minnesota Duluth (1985) PASSING Fewest Comp.: 21 Fewest Yards: 289 Interceptions: 26 26 Game Average: 53.5

MSU Moorhead (1965) Bemidji State (1966) Minnesota State (2009) Winona State (2001) MSU Moorhead (1978)

SCORING Fewest Points: 18 Michigan Tech (1969) Scoring Average: 3.5 Minnesota Duluth (1986) Consec. Scoreless Qtrs.: 19 MSU Moorhead (1981)

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ NSIC RECORDS

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Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs September 7 • James S. Malosky Stadium • Duluth, Minn. • 6 p.m. General Information School Name University of Minnesota-Duluth Location Duluth, Minn. Founded 1895 Enrollment 11,800 Nickname Bulldogs Colors Maroon and Gold Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) James S. Malosky Stadium (4,500) Surface Astro Turf President Dr. Lendley C. Black Director of Athletics Josh Berlo

Coaching Information Head Coach Alma Mater/Year: Record at SCSU (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Curt Wiese Minnesota State ‘00 0-0 (1st Year) 9-11 (3) (218) 726-8296

Assistants Defensive Coordinator/ILB John Steger Offensive Coordinator/RB Dan Larson Offensive Line Peter Lue Special Teams Coordinator/DB Greg Bower Defensive Line Trey Dill Defensive Backs Luke Schalekamp Wide Recievers Noah Pauley Outside Lindebackers Tyler Johnson Tight Ends Garth Heikkinen

History First Year of Football 1930 All-time Record 465-258-24 Years in Post-Season Play 7 Last Post-Season Appearance 2012 NCAA Playoffs First Round Missouri Western State 57, Minnesota Duluth 55

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. SCSU Underwood vs. USF

2013 Last Meeting N/A N/A N/A 0-0 0-0

Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 7 Sioux Falls Sept. 14 @ Upper Iowa Sept. 21 Minnesota-State Sept. 28 @ Wayne State Oct. 5 St. Cloud State Oct. 12 @ Moorhead Oct. 19 Minot State Oct. 26 @ Bemidji State Nov. 2 Crookston Nov. 9 @ U-Mary Nov. 16 @ Northern State

2012 Results (9-3 (8-2 NSIC)) SMSU W, 45-20 Winona State W, 38-16 Concordia-St. Paul W, 70-24 Augustana W, 42-34 St. Cloud State L, 49-51 MSU Moorhead W, 45-14 Minot State W, 44-6 Bemidji State W, 30-0 Minnesota Crookston W, 38-14 U-Mary W, 53-14 Northern State W, 49-31 Missouri Western L, 55-57

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Football Contact Bob Nygaard Address University of Minnesota-Duluth 170 Sports & Health Center 1216 Ordean Court Duluth, Minn. 55812 Email bnygaard@d.umn.edu Office Phone (218) 726-8191 Fax (218) 726-6529 Website www.umdbulldogs.com

Team Information

2012 Record 10-2 Conference Finish 10-1 (2nd) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 53/18 Starters Returning Off.(7)/Def. (9)/Sp. (2) Lost Off. (4)/Def.(2)/Sp. (0) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD A. Sikorski 151 893 5.9 14 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD N/A Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Z. Zweifel 39 585 15.0 5 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL C. Ring 32-47-79 1 2.5 5.5 T. Nordhus 36-25-61 2 0 3.0

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Northern State Wolves September 14 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 6:30 p.m. General Information School Name Northern State University Location Aberdeen, S.D. Founded 1901 Enrollment 3,622 Nickname Wolves Colors Maroon and Gold Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Swisher Field (6,000) Surface Synthetic Field Turf President Dr. James Smith Director of Athletics Josh Moon

Coaching Information Head Coach Alma Mater/Year: Record at MSUM (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Tom Dosch Dickinson State ‘92 13-20 (4) 38-37 (8) (605) 626-7733

Assistants Offensive Coordinator Mark Martin Defensive Backs Jason Hoskins Offensive Line Mike Shafer Defensive Line Matt McLagan Wide Recievers Maia Tupou Graduate Assistant/TE Jordan Brown Graduate Assistant/LB Shane Clancy Graduate Assistant/RB Adam Kiefer Graduate Assistant/Safeties Brandon Gorsuch

History First Year of Football 1903 All-time Record 533-376-34 Years in Post-Season Play 8 Last Post-Season Appearance 2004 Mineral Water Bowl Washburn 36, Northern State 33

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. Northern Dosch vs. USF

1922 1959 2-8 Northern 32, USF 0 5L 0-0 0-0

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Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 7 Wayne State Sept. 14 @ Sioux Falls Sept. 21 Upper Iowa Sept. 28 @ Minnesota State Oct. 5 MSU Moorhead Oct. 12 @ Minot State Oct. 19 Bemidji State Oct. 26 @ St. Cloud State Nov. 2 U-Mary Nov. 9 @ Crookston Nov. 16 Minnesota-Duluth

2012 Results (6-5 (6-5 NSIC)) @Augustana L, 14-35 SW Minnesota State L, 30-32 @Winona State L, 32-42 Concordia-St. Paul W, 24-23 @MSU Moorhead W, 45-7 Minot State W, 31-17 @Bemidji State L, 6-23 St. Cloud State W, 28-27 @U-Mary W, 65-17 Crookston W, 52-20 @ Duluth L, 31-49

Sports Information Football Contact Kevin DeVries Address 1200 South J Street Aberdeen, S.D. 57401 Email Kevin.Devries@northern.edu Office Phone (605) 626-2238 Fax (605) 626-2238 Website www.northernstatewolves.com

Team Information 2012 Record 6-5 Conference Finish 6-5 (7th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 42/11 Starters Returning Off.(7)/Def. (5)/ST (1) Lost Off. (4)/Def.(6) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD J. Jacobson 136 628 57.1 9 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Jacobson 344-194-8 2562 56.4 19 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD J. Piatz 38 511 13.4 2 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL L. Dosch 52-31-83 4 0 3.0 J. Geditz 37-32-69 3 0 3.0

U-Mary Marauders September 21 • MDU Resources Community Bowl • Bismarck, N.D. • 2:30 p.m. General Information School Name University of May Location Bismarck, N.D. Founded 1959 Enrollment 3,000 Nickname Marauders Colors Blue, Orange, and White Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium MDU Resources Community Bowl (7,000) Surface FieldTurf President Msgr. James Shea Director of Athletics Roger Thomas

Coaching Information Head Coach Alma Mater/Year: Record at Minot (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Myron Schulz U-Mary ‘87 97-55 (14) 97-55 (14) (701)355-8200

Assistants Offensive Coordinator/OL Defensive Coordinator/CB Defensive Line Inside LInebackers DB/Special Teams Offensive Line Tight Ends RB/Graduate Assistant DE/Graduate Assistant WR/Graduate Assistant

Scott Edwards John Kelling Jeff Dockter Gary Cooper Chuck Miesbauer Robert Fuller Jeff Podzimek Ben Davis Kody Morgan Kyle Smith

History First Year of Football 1988 All-time Record 165-96-1 Years in Post-Season Play Last Post-Season Appearance 2004 NAIA Playoffs Carroll College 24, U-Mary 14

Series History

First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. Minot Rudolph vs. USF

1988 6-3 N/A 0-0 0-1

Last Meeting 2002 USF 13, U-Mary 10 NAIA Quarterfinals

Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 7 Minnesota State Sept. 14 @ Wayne State Sept. 21 Sioux Falls Sept. 28 @ Upper Iowa Oct. 5 Minot State Oct. 12 @ Bemidji State Oct. 19 St. Cloud State Oct. 26 @ MSU Moorhead Nov. 2 @ Northern State Nov. 9 Minnesota Duluth Nov. 16 Crookston

2012 Results (4-7) Concordia-St. Paul W, 32-26 Augustana W, 31-25 SMSU W, 43-24 Winona State L, 23-32 Minot State L, 21-32 Bemidji State L, 21-29 St. Cloud State L, 13-55 MSU Moorhead W, 23-7 Northern State L, 17-65 #9 Minnesota Duluth L, 14-53 Minnesota Crookston L, 36-37

Sports Information Football Contact Brian Larson Address 7500 University Drive Bismarck, N.D. 58504 Email bslarson@umary.edu Office Phone (701) 361-7904 Fax (701) 355-8302 Website www.GoUMary.com

Team Information 2012 Record 4-7 Conference Finish 4-7 (11th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 33/21 Starters Returning Off.(10)/Def. (7)/Sp. (3) Lost Off. (5)/Def.(6)/Sp. (3) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD D. Gravely 124 506 4.1 4 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD C. Bagnell 278-165-13 2,101 59.4 22 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD E. Pope 63 977 15.5 7 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL G. Singer 38-53-91 0 6.0 14.0 S. Maldonado 40-47-87 1 1.0 2.0

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Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles September 28 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D • 1 p.m. General Information School Name University of Minnesota Crookston Location Crookston, Minn. Founded 1966 Enrollment 7,857 Nickname Golden Eagles Colors Maroon and Gold Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Ed Widseth Field (2,000) Surface Natural Grass President Dr. Fred Wood Director of Athletics Stephanie Helges

Coaching Information Head Coach Alma Mater/Year: Record at BSU (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Mike Fritze 0-0 (0) 0-0 (0) (218) 281-8419

Assistants Assistant Head Coach/LB Offensive Coordinator/OL Special Teams Coordinator/DB FB/TE/Recruiting Coordinator Student Assistant Coach Student Assistant Coach

Mark Dufner Jeff Cheek Sean Knox Robby Case Cecil Brown, Jr. Stephen Henderson

History First Year of Football 1966 All-time Record 323-401-24 Years in Post-Season Play 1 Last Post-Season Appearance 1997 NAIA Playoffs Montana Tech 51, Minnesota Crookston 0

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. BSU Fritze vs. USF

2013 Last Meeting 0-0 N/A 0-0 0-0

Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 6 Upper Iowa Sept. 14 @ Minnesota State Sept. 21 Wayne State Sept. 28 @ Sioux Falls Oct. 5 Bemidji State Oct. 12 @ St. Cloud State Oct. 19 MSU Moorhead Oct. 26 Minot State Nov. 2 @ Minnesota-Duluth Nov. 9 Northern State Nov. 16 @ U-Mary

Sports Information Football Contact Shawn Smith Address University of Minnesota Crookston 139 Sports Center 2900 University Avenue Crookston, MN 56716 Email smithsd@umn.edu Office Phone (218) 281-8414 Website www.goldeneaglesports.com

Team Information 2012 Record 2-9 Conference Finish 2-9 (15th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 31/24 Starters Returning Off.(5)/Def. (6) Lost Off.(8)/Def. (3) Rushing T. Pascal Passing D. Stewart Receiving M. Cheatam Tackles A. Hall R. Jacobs

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2012 Results (2-9 (2-9 NSIC)) Winona State L, 6-58 Concordia-St. Paul L, 24-34 Augustana L, 0-61 SW Minnesota State W, 33-28 Bemidji State L, 2-35 St. Cloud State L, 24-36 MSU Moorhead L, 13-35 Minot State L, 14-38 Minnesota-Duluth L, 14-38 Northern State L, 20-52 U-Mary W, 37-36

Returning Statistical Leaders Att. Yds. Avg. TD 31 105 3.4 1 A-C-I Yds Pct. TD 36-13-2 119 36.1 0 Rec. Yds. Avg. TD 40 498 9.0 8 S-A-T INT SACKS TFL 31-29-60 0 1.0 4.5 30-25-55 3 1.0 4.5

Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs October 5 • Mattke Field • Marshall, Minn. • 6 p.m. General Information School Name Southwest Minnesota State University Location Marshall, Minn. Founded 1967 Enrollment 3,200 Nickname Mustangs Colors Brown and Vegas Gold Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Regional Event Center (3,000) Surface Artificial Turf President Dr. Connie Gores Director of Athletics Chris Hmielewski

Coaching Information Head Coach/QB Alma Mater/Year: Record at SMSU (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Cory Sauter University of Minnesota ‘97 11-22 (3) 11-22 (3) (507) 537-6324

Assistants Defensive Coordinator/DB Offensive Coordinator/OL Special Teams Coordinator/LB Defensive Secondary Running Backs TE/Strength & Conditioning Wide Recievers Assistant LB Offensive Assistant

Christian Guenther Jeremy Darveau Anthony Kerr Travis Mokate Evan Eastburn Grant Murray Colin Duling Rob Schlaeger Caleb Heim

History First Year of Football 1968 All-time Record 169-287-5 Years in Post-Season Play 2 Last Post-Season Appearance 1990 NAIA Playoffs First Round Carson-Newman 35 SMSU 6

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. SMSU Sauter vs. USF

2012 Last Meeting 2-3 2012 1W Sioux Falls 41, SMSU 22 1-0 0-1

Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 7 St. Cloud State Sept. 14 @ MSU Moorhead Sept. 20 Minot State Sept. 28 @ Bemidji State Oct. 5 Sioux Falls Oct. 12 Wayne State Oct. 19 Minnesota State Oct. 26 @ Upper Iowa Nov. 2 Winona State Nov. 9 @ Concordia Nov. 11 @ Augustana

2012 Results (4-7 (4-7 NSIC)) Minnesota Duluth L, 20-45 Northern State W, 32-30 U-Mary L, 24-43 Minnesota Crookston L, 28-33 Sioux Falls L, 22-41 Wayne State W, 40-24 Minnesota State L, 31-34 Upper Iowa W, 38-37 Winona State L, 20-47 Concordia-St. Paul W, 35-28 Augustana L, 35-38

Sports Information

Football Contact Kelly Loft Address Founders Hall 1501 State Street Marshall, MN 5625 Email kelly.loft@smsu.edu Office Phone (507) 537-7177 Fax (507) 537-6578 Website www.smsumustangs.com

Team Information 2012 Record 4-7 Conference Finish 4-7 (10th) Letterwinners Returning 33 Starters Returning Off.(8)/ Def. (8)/ Sp. (1) Lost Off. (3)/ Def.(3) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD C. Kern 7 31 3.0 1 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD C. Kern 16-5-0 52 31.2 1 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD C. Condon 33 338 10.2 3 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL J. Bobrowicz 32-39-71 0 0 3.5 T. Bunkers 45-25-70 0 0 5.5

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Winona State Warriors October 12 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 1 p.m. General Information School Name Winona State University Location Winona, Minn. Founded 1858 Enrollment 8,000 Nickname Warriors Colors Purple and White Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Verizon Wireless Stadium (5,000) Surface Turf President Dr. Scott Olson Director of Athletics Eric Schoh

Coaching Information Head Coach Alma Mater/Year: Record at WSU (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Tom Sawyer Winona State ‘83 141-55 (17) 141-55 (17) (507) 457-5213

Assistants Co-Def. Coordinator/LBs Co-Def. Coordinator/DBs Co-Off. Coordinator/QBs Co-Off. Coordinator/OL Defensive Line/Special Team Assistant Coach/OLBs Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant

Dave Braun Brian Curtin Cameron Keller Tony Spencer Zac Barton Ryan Markgraf Keely Flood Nate Justice

History First Year of Football 1895 All-time Record 389-470-25 Years in Post-Season Play 5 Last Post-Season Appearance 2007 North Dakota 44 WSU 2

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. WSU Sawyer vs. USF

2012 Last Meeting 0-1 2012 1L Winona State 10, USF 9 0-1 1-0

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Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 5 Bemidji State Sept. 14 @ St. Cloud State Sept. 21 MSU Moorhead Sept. 28 @ Minot State Oct. 5 Upper Iowa Oct. 12 @ Sioux Falls Oct. 19 Wayne State Oct. 26 @ Minnesota State Nov. 2 @ SMSU Nov. 9 Augustana Nov. 16 @ Concordia

2012 Results (7-4 (7-3 NSIC)) Minnesota Crookston W, 58-6 Minnesota Duluth L, 16-38 Northern State W, 42-32 U-Mary W, 32-23 Upper Iowa W, 45-42 Sioux Falls W, 10-9 Wayne State W, 17-13 Minnesota State L, 20-30 SMSU W, 47-20 Augustana W, 73-35 Concordia-St. Paul W, 49-31 Lindenwood W,41-21

Sports Information

Football Contact Grant Wall Address PO Box 5838 Winona, MN 55987 Email gwall@winona.edu Office Phone (507) 457-5576 Website www.winonastatewarriors.com

Team Information 2012 Record 7-4 Conference Finish 7-3 (3rd) Starters Returning/Lost Off. (6), Def. (5), Sp. (1) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD C. Ojika 59 407 6.5 3 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Teigland 341-208-12 2942 61.0 24 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD J. Mikes 18 442 24.6 6 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL M. Weaver 32-26-58 1 5.5 9.5 R. Gerts 25-25-50 0 2.5 7.0

Concordia-St. Paul Goldenbears October 19 • Sea Foam Stadium • St. Paul, Minn. • 11 a.m. General Information School Name Concordia University- St. Paul Location St. Paul, Minn. Founded 1893 Enrollment 2,800 Nickname Golden Bears Colors Navy Blue & Vegas Gold Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Sea Foam Stadium (3,500) Surface Sprinturf President Rev. Thomas Ries Director of Athletics Tom Rubbelke

Coaching Information Head Coach Alma Mater/Year: Record at MSU (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Ryan Williams North Dakota State ‘01 8-14 (2) 8-14 (2) (651) 603-6313

Assistants Defensive Coordinator/DB Todd Strop Tight Ends/Running Backs Derek Branch DL/Special Teams Coordinator Sam Cummings Offensive Line Mike McHugh Graduate Assistant/WR DP Eyman Graduate Assistant/ILB Mike LaBore Cornerbacks Russell Gary Graduate Assistant/OLB Robby Huberty OL/Special Teams Assistant Josh Resenthal Offensive Assistant Lee Brecke

History First Year of Football 1969 All-time Record 198-224-2 Years in Post-Season Play 3 Last Post-Season Appearance 2010 2010 Mineral Water Bowl Pittsburg State 13, Concordia-St. Paul 9

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. CU Williams vs. USF

2012 6-0 6W 1-0 0-1

Last Meeting 2012 Sioux Falls 31 Concordia-St. Paul 23

Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 7 Minot State Sept. 14 @ Bemidji State Sept. 21 St. Cloud State Sept. 28 @ MSU Moorhead Oct. 5 Minnesota State Oct. 12 @ Upper Iowa Oct. 19 Sioux Falls Oct. 26 @ Wayne State Nov. 2 @ Augustana Nov. 9 SMSU Nov. 16 Winona State

2012 Results (2-9 (2-9 NSIC)) U-Mary L, 26-32 Minnesota Crookston W, 34-24 #2 Minnesota Duluth L, 24-70 Northern State L, 23-24 #15 Minnesota State L, 10-30 Upper Iowa W, 35-6 Sioux Falls L, 23-31 Wayne State L, 21-48 Augustana L, 27-35 SMSU L, 28-35 Winona State L, 31-49

Sports Information Football Contact Josh Deer Address Taylor Center 175 Mankato, MN 56001 Email jdeer@csp.edu Office Phone (651) 641-8893 Fax (651) 641-8767 Website www.cugoldenbears.com

Team Information 2012 Record 2-9 Conference Finish 2-9 (13th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 48/44 Starters Returning Off.(7)/Def. (10)/Sp. (4) Lost Off. (4)/Def.(1)/Sp. (2) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD T. Spears 173 885 5.1 4 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Peterson 377-191-20 2560 50.7 21 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD C. Smith 43 627 14.6 5 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL J. Halverson 52-53-105 0 4.0 14.5 M. Willett 45-31-76 1 0

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Augustana Vikings October 26 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 6:30 p.m. General Information School Name Augustana College Location Sioux Falls, S.D. Founded 1860 Enrollment 1,850 Nickname Vikings Colors Navy and Gold Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Kirkeby-Over Stadium (6,500) Surface FieldTurf President Rob Oliver Director of Athletics Bill Gross

Coaching Information Head Coach Alma Mater/Year: Record at Augie (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Jerry Olszewski Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘93 0-0 (1st Season) 32-18 (5) (605) 274-5538

Assistants Defensive Coordinator/DB WR/Recruiting Coordinator LB/Special Team Coordinator Offensive Line Defensive Line Running Backs Defensive Backs Tight Ends Student Assistants

Jake Dickert James Schrenk Brian Bergstrom Matt Baccoulis Kelly Scholten Wesley Lynch Rob Carlisle Chase King Sean Kelly Jake Weiss Core Petersen

History First Year of Football 1920 All-time Record 376-446-15 Years in Post-Season Play 3 Last Post-Season Appearance 2010 NCAA Division II Playoffs Second Round Minnesota-Duluth 24 Augustana 13

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. Augie Olszewski vs. USF

1916 Last Meeting 3-18 2012 1W USF 32, Augie 31 1-0 0-0

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Schedule / Results

2013 Schedule Sept. 7 MSU Moorhead Sept. 14 @ Minot State Sept. 21 Bemidiji State Sept. 28 @ St. Cloud State Oct. 5 Wayne State Oct. 12 @ Minnesota State Oct. 19 Upper Iowa Oct. 26 @ Sioux Falls Nov. 2 Concordia-St. Paul Nov. 9 @ Winona State Nov. 16 SMSU

2012 Results (5-6 (5-6 NSIC)) Northern State W, 35-14 U-Mary L, 25-31 Minnesota Crookston W, 61-0 Minnesota Duluth L, 34-42 Wayne State L, 27-31 Minnesota State L, 14-52 Upper Iowa W, 66-20 Sioux Falls L, 31-32* Concordia-St. Paul W, 35-27 Winona State L, 35-73 SMSU W, 38-35

* Denotes Double Overtime Game

Sports Information

Football Contact Tim Evans Address 2001 S. Summit Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57197 Email tim.evans@augie.edu Office Phone (605) 274-4335 Fax (605) 274-5298 Website www.goaugie.com

Team Information 2012 Record 5-6 Conference Finish 5-6 (9th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 45/15 Starters Returning/Lost 15/9 Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. D. Newell 175 1090 6.2 Passing A-C-I Yds J. Heinrich 1-1-0 23 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. G. Gebhardt 56 795 14.2 Tackles S-A-T INT T. Vanasek 43-42-85 3 N. Kirby 25-43-68 0

TD 11 Pct. TD 100.0 1 TD 7 SACKS TFL 2.0 6.5 1.5 4.0

Upper Iowa Peacocks November 2 • Harms-Eischeid Stadium • Fayette, Iowa • 6 p.m. General Information School Name Upper Iowa University Location Fayette, Iowa Founded 1857 Enrollment 990 Nickname Peacocks Colors Blue and White Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium Harms-Eischeid Stadium (3500) Surface Sprinturf President Dr. Bill Duffy Director of Athletics David Miller

Coaching Information

Head Coach Alma Mater/Year: Record at UIU (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Tom Shea Dakota State 10-36 (5) 108-84-3 (20) (563) 425-5313

Assistants Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Orv Otten Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Brian Frana Quarterbacks Jesse Montalto Wide Receivers Marty Higgins Running Backs Dave Barclay Wide Recievers Marty Higgins Defensive Backs Dan Lemke Defensive Line Justin Wyatt

History

First Year of Football 1893 All-time Record 326-469-24 Years in Post-Season Play N/A Last Post-Season Appearance N/A

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. UIU Shea vs. USF

2012 Last Meeting 1-0 2012 1W USF 54, Upper Iowa 41 1-0 0-1

Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 6 @ Crookston Sept. 14 Duluth Sept. 21 @ Northern State Sept. 28 U-Mary Oct. 5 @ Winona State Oct. 12 Concordia Oct. 19 @ Augustana Oct. 26 SMSU Nov. 2 Sioux Falls Nov. 9 @ Wayne State Nov. 16 Minnesota State

2012 Results (2-9 (2-9 NSIC)) Bemidji State L, 23-25 St. Cloud State L, 20-45 MSU Moorhead W, 51-33 Minot State W, 26-20 Winona State L, 42-45 Concordia-St. Paul L, 6-35 Augustana L, 20-66 SMSU L, 37-38 Sioux Falls L, 41-54 Wayne State L, 14-17 Minnesota State L, 7-70

Sports Information Football Contact Howie Thompson Email thompsonh@uiu.edu Office Phone (563) 425-5307 Fax (563) 425-5334 Website www.upperiowaathletics.com

Team Information 2012 Record 2-9 Conference Finish 2-9 (13th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 37/10 Starters Returning 17 Lost 5 Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. C. Jaeschke 72 309 4.9 Passing A-C-I Yds C. Jaeschke 395-221-13 2882 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. K. Hosch 58 1044 18.0 Tackles S-A-T INT E. Douglas 62-45-107 0 J. Andera 42-49-91 2

TD 3 Pct. TD 55.9 26 TD 10 SACKS TFL 0 3.5 0 6.0

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Minnesota State Mavericks November 9 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 1 p.m. General Information School Name Minnesota State University, Mankato Location Mankato, Minn. Founded 1868 Enrollment 15,408 Nickname Mavericks Colors Purple and Gold Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Blakelee Stadium (7,000) Surface Natural Grass President Dr. Richard Davenport Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman

Coaching Information Head Coach Aaron Keen Alma Mater/Year: Washington University (Mo.) ‘94 Record at MSU (Yrs.) 13-1 (2) Career Record (Yrs.) 36-28 (7) Football Office Phone (507) 389-1072 Assistants Defensive Coordinator/LB Joe Klanderman Defensive Backs/Recruiting Brian Bell Offensive Line Jason Eck Defensive Line/Special Teams Ron Planz Tightends John Kersbergen Defensive Ends Bryan Schmid Tailbacks Kevin Sanger Wide Recievers Jon Daniel

History First Year of Football 1922 All-time Record 395-376-28 Years in Post-Season Play 6 Last Post-Season Appearance 2012 Valdosta State 35, Minnesota State 19

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. WSC Keen vs. USF

2012 1-2 1L 0-1 1-0

Last Meeting 2012 Minnesota State 27 Sioux Falls 13

Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 7 @ U-Mary Sept. 14 Crookston Sept. 21 @ Duluth Sept. 28 Northern State Oct. 5 @ Concordia Oct. 12 Augustana Oct. 19 @ SMSU Oct. 26 Winona State Nov. 2 Wayne State Nov. 9 @ Sioux Falls Nov. 16 Upper Iowa

2012 Results (13-1 (11-0 NSIC)) Minot State W, 44-10 Bemidji State W, 38-10 St. Cloud State W, 25-21 Concordia St. Paul W, 30-10 Augustana W, 52-14 SMSU W, 34-31 Winona State W, 30-20 Wayne State W, 42-35 Sioux Falls W, 27-13 NW Missouri State W, 38-35 Missouri Western State W, 17-10 Valdosta State L, 19-35

Sports Information

Football Contact Nick Burns Address Taylor Center 175 Mankato, MN 56001 Email nicholas.burns@mnsu.edu Office Phone (507) 389-5780 Fax (507) 389-1923 Website www.msumavericks.com

Team Information

2012 Record 13-1 Conference Finish 11-0 (1st) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 52/14 Starters Returning Off.(10)/Def. (9)/Sp. (2) Lost Off. (2)/Def.(3)/Sp. (0) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD C. Thomas 156 938 5.8 10 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Wolf 119-205-5 1755 58.0 13 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD K. Riggot 32 540 16.9 3 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL K. Fleigle 35-38-73 0 2.0 8.5 I. Kolstad 28-30-58 1 2.0 8.5

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Wayne State Wildcats November 16 • Bob Cunningham Field • Wayne, Neb. • 1p.m. General Information School Name Wayne State College Location Wayne, Neb. Founded 1910 Enrollment 3,700 Nickname Wildcats Colors Black and Gold Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Bob Cunningham Field (3,500) Surface Natural Grass President Curt Frye Director of Athletics Mike Powicki

Coaching Information Head Coach Alma Mater/Year: Record at WSC (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Dan McLaughlin Bellevue College ‘82 52-38 (9) 52-38 (9) (402) 375-7315

Assistants Offensive Coordinator/QB Defensive Coordinator Special Teams Coordinator/DL Wide Recievers Graduate Assistant/DB Graduate Assistant/LB Graduate Assistant/OL Graduate Assistant/TE

John McMenamin Mike Aldrich Scott McLaughlin Logan Masters Zak Pfeffer Thomas Wells Dave Volk Derek Edholm

Schedule / Results 2013 Schedule Sept. 7 @ Northern State Sept. 14 U-MarySept. 21 @ Crookston Sept. 28 Duluth Oct. 5 @ Augustana Oct. 12 SMSU Oct. 19 @ Winona State Oct. 26 Concordia Nov. 2 @Minnesota State Nov. 9 Upper Iowa Nov. 16 Sioux Falls

2012 Results (6-5 (6-5 NSIC)) @ MSU Moorhead W, 49-6 Minot State W, 20-6 @ Bemidji State W, 20-17 St. Cloud State L, 19-24 Augustana W, 31-27 Southwest Minnesota L, 24-40 Winona State L, 13-17 @ Concordia-St. Paul W, 48-21 Minnesota State L, 34-42 @ Upper Iowa W, 17-14 @ Sioux Falls L, 14-24

Sports Information

History First Year of Football 1912 All-time Record 402-442-40 Years in Post-Season Play 3 Last Post-Season Appearance 2008 NCAA Division II Playoffs First Round ChadronState 23 Wayne State 17

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. WSC McLaughlin vs. USF

2012 Last Meeting 1-0 2012 1W USF 24, WSU 14 1-0 0-1

Football Contact Mike Grosz Address 1111 Main Street Wayne, Nebraska 68787 Email migrosz1@wsc.edu Office Phone (402) 375-7326 Fax (402) 375-7271 Website www.wscwildcats.com

Team Information 2011 Record 6-5 Conference Finish 6-5 (8th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 37/16 Starters Returning Off.(9)/ Def. (8) Lost Off. (2)/ Def.(3) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD C. Davidson 178 949 4.9 7 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD N. Most 188-95-10 1302 50.5 10 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD A. Stark 28 584 20.9 5 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL A. Pomajzl 63-33-96 4 0 3 N. Monzu 24-33-57 0 0 4.5

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2009 NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Rome, Ga.- The University of Sioux Falls capped a perfect season today at the NAIA national championship with a 25-22 win over No. 3 Lindenwood (13-1). The win capped USF’s first 15 win season. Freshman kicker Braden Wieking (Sioux Falls, S.D.) won offensive player of the game recongition with three successful field goals, including a career-long 42 yard boot. He also added two extra points and one punt for 44 yards. Junior linebacker Dominic Studzinski earned defensive player of the game recongition after making a team-leading seven tackles and two sacks that result in a loss of a combined 15 yards. In a battle of two of the nation’s top offense, it was a defensive game in the first half. After several three and outs by both teams, the Cougars were able to move the ball into a first and goal situation. However the Lions of Lindenwood to make two sacks to force a field goal. Wieking made the 41 yard attempt to better his previous career long of 39 yard. The field goal also marked the fist 40+ yard field goal in the NAIA championship game, according to the NAIA records that date back to 1997. After the ensuing kickoff, Lindenwood took possession of the ball deep in their own territory. A bad snap was recoverd by the Lions, but in their own endzone. The safety is the second of the season for the USF defense. Another field goal from Wieking, this time from 37 yards out, gave USF an 8-0 lead in the second quarter. Facing the possibility of being down by two possession, the Lions went on a scoring run. Lindenwood’s quarterback Philip Staback hit receiver Matt Bramow in the middle of the end zone for the Lion’s first points of the game. Staback would find Bramow again in the end zone to give the Lions their first lead of the game at 14-8. The six point trench marked the first time the Cougars trailed at the break and the lowest point total in a first half for USF this season. USF opened the second half exactly as need-be if they were to defend their national title. Kick returner Adam Lopez (So.; Gillette, Wyo.) found a seem up the LU sideline and took the ball 91 yards for a touchdown. It was Lopez’s second kickoff return for a touchdown this season,also going 88 yards for a score against Northwestern College. Lindenwood would answer the score as they drove down the field once again. Lion running back Denodus O’Bryant sprinted up the visiting sideline for a 45 yard score, making the score 20-15. A successful two point attempt on a Staback run gave the Lions a touchdown lead at 22-15. Lopez would once again have an excellent kick return, almost taking it the distance again, but was stopped after a 57 yard gain to set up the Cougar offense on Lindenwood’s 26 yard line. A penalty and several other runs would lead to senior running back Ryan Lowmiller (Crystal Lake, Ill.) finding two yards into the end zone. Lowmiller finished the day with 115 yards and a score. With the score 22-22, the Cougars were moving the ball deep into Lindenwood’s side of the field, but a interception gave the Lions the ball inside their own 30 yard line. With momentum shifting towards the Lions, the Cougar defense shut the drive

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shut the drive down with consecutive sacks, a nine yard loss sack by defensive lineman Mike Hartley (Rapid City, S.D.) and a six yard loss by Studzinski (Fort Atkinson, Wis.). With the ball back in Cougar control, USF was able to sustain a physical, three minute drive that would end with what would be the game-winning field goal. Wieking spilt the uprights for the third time,t his time from a career-long 42 yards out, giving USF a 25-22 lead with 9:50 left on the clock. LU looked for an answer of their own, but the Cougar defense held strong and only allowed five plays on the next drive. With the ball back in Cougar control, USF tried to run the clock out, but a fumble inside the Lindenwood 25 yard line would allow the Lions one more chance to tie or win the game.With the game on the line, the Cougar defense held firm by not allowing a single first down on LU’s four attempts. Gaining the ball on downs, USF took a knee to run out the remaining half minute on the clock. The win was USF’s 29th straight victory and earned the program’s fourth national championship.

2008 NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Ritter fumbled on Carroll’s next drive, and defensive lineman Drew DeGroot (Doon, Iowa) picked it up and raced 30 untouched yards to the end zone to cap the scoring with 2:44 remaining. The touchdown was DeGroot’s second of the season. Carroll’s final drive fittingly ended on an interception by junior safety Trevor Holleman — his third of the postseason — (New Holland, S.D.) in the final minute. In the biggest game of the year, the Cougars played their most disciplined. USF came into the contest maligned by penalties, having been flagged 126 times for 1,162 yards. Saturday they had three penalties for 15 yards, including no infractions in the first half. Most importantly, Sioux Falls committed zero turnovers in the game. The USF defense, which led the nation in every major statistical category in 2008, allowed just 83 points all season, a new school record. Rome, Ga.- Behind nearly impeccable execution in all three phases of the game, the No. 2-ranked University of Sioux Falls football team won its second national championship in three years and its third in school history by defeating No. 1 Carroll College, 23-7, Saturday afternoon in Rome, Ga. The Cougars scored a touchdown on offense, defense and special teams in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,500 at Barron Stadium. The victory marked the first win in four attempts against Carroll, who won five of the previous six national championships, including a 17-9 win over Sioux Falls in the 2007 NAIA Football National Championship game in Savannah, Tenn. USF opened the scoring with a 24-yard field goal by senior Matt Lindgren (Clark, S.D.) after beginning the drive on its own 43. The Cougars moved the ball primarily through the efforts of junior quarterback Lorenzo Brown (Bristol, Conn.). He had two runs of 15 yards and another of 10 with a 15-yard completion to senior back Erik Cimpl (Dante, S.D.) to get inside the Carroll 10 before the drive stalled and USF had to settle for three points. Sioux Falls special teams made the first big play of the game. After Carroll’s first drive of the second quarter ended deep in its own territory, USF called for the punt block. Kyle Cummings (Buffalo, Wyo.) came through, and Joe Moen (Cheyenne, Wyo.) recovered and dove into the end zone with 3:16 left in the first quarter for a 10-0 Cougar advantage. The game remained 10-0 until the fourth quarter when Brown found sophomore wide receiver Jon Ryan (Watertown, S.D.) down the left sideline on a go route. Ryan evaded a defender and sprinted into the end zone for a 54-yard touchdown pass. USF attempted to tie an NAIA record with eight shutouts, but Travis Browne reeled in a 39-yard touchdown on a post pattern from freshman quarterback Matt Ritter with 6:15 to go in the game, cutting the deficit to 17-7. Defensively, Sioux Falls squashed any possibility of a comeback. On Carroll’s ensuing drive following the touchdown, Tyler Newman (Aberdeen, S.D.) picked off Ritter’s first-down pass. It was the first-career interception for the senior linebacker.

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2006 NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) recorded a 23-19 victory Saturday against the University of St. Francis (Ind.) in the 51st Annual NAIA Football National Championship at Jim Carroll Stadium in Savannah, Tenn. In the first football national title game with teams featuring the same initials (USF) and mascot (Cougars), Sioux Falls broke a 13-13 halftime tie by scoring 10 points in a four-minute span of the third quarter. Sioux Falls, the No. 2-ranked team in the NAIA, then held off a late challenge from St. Francis to complete a perfect 14-0 season. The national championship was the second for Sioux Falls, the first coming in 1996 during the inaugural title game held in Hardin County. Sioux Falls won despite being outgained 349-214 in total offense by St. Francis. In addition, Sioux Falls ran 46 offensive plays to 83 for St. Francis. However, the Sioux Falls defense forced four turnovers, including three fumbles. “It hasn’t quite hit me yet but I hope it does soon,” said Sioux Falls head coach Kalen DeBoer. “What a special time this was for our guys, showing a lot of heart, determination and playing with our backs against the wall many times. That’s what you expect in these kinds of games for the national championship and its atmosphere.” DeBoer was an NAIA All-America wide receiver at Sioux Falls the last time the Cougars captured the NAIA national championship in 1996. A crowd of 5,805 was treated to a scoring outburst by both teams in the first quarter. St. Francis took the opening kickoff and marched 80 yards in 11 plays, capped by a two-yard scoring run by Marcus Rush. The extra point gave St. Francis a 7-0 lead. Sioux Falls needed just four plays to answer as Chad Cavender connected with Dusty Havorka on a 37-yard touchdown pass to pull within 7-6. The point after was blocked by St. Francis’ William Knepper. St. Francis scored on its next possession when Eric Hooks tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Brian Kurtz, the 2006 NAIA Player of the Year. The reception was just the third of the season for Kurtz, who is a starting linebacker for the NAIA’s top-ranked team. All three catches resulted in touchdowns for St. Francis. The Cougars then missed the extra point to make the score 13-7. Trey Erickson then closed out the scoring frenzy in the first quarter by taking the ensuing kickoff and racing 89 yards for a touchdown. Matt Lindgren’s extra point knotted the score at 13-13 with just 1:44 left in the period. Following a scoreless second quarter, Sioux Falls took its first lead of the game, 16-13, at the 11:18 mark of the third quarter when Lindgren kicked a 23-yard field goal. Just under four minutes later, Mike Dvoracek scored from one yard out, and Lindgren’s point after extended the Sioux Falls lead to 23-13. St. Francis closed out the scoring on the final play of the game when reserve quarterback Jeff Wedding tossed a oneyard touchdown pass to Taylor Vieck. Cavender, who was named the game’s Outstanding Offensive Player, completed 15-of-21 pass attempts for 155 yards. His favorite target was Josiah Fenceroy, who grabbed five passes for 60 yards.

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Matt Miller and Dan DeJong led the defensive effort for Sioux Falls with 10 tackles each. Miller also had 2.5 tackles for loss, including a quarterback sack, and a forced fumble. DeJong added two pass break-ups and a forced fumble. St. Francis quarterback Eric Hooks completed 21of-39 passes for 193 yards before leaving with an injury late in the fourth quarter. Wedding was 4-of-8 for 39 yards on the final drive. Nine different receivers caught at least one pass for St. Francis. Daniel Carter gained a game-high 74 yards rushing on 10 carries for St. Francis. Article Courtesy of naia.cstv.com

1996 NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SAVANNAH, Tenn. – The University of Sioux Falls football team showed the entire country why they are one of the greatest small college football teams of all-time, by routing the Washington Vikings 47-25 in the NAIA Division Two National Championship Game at Jim Carroll Stadium in Savannah, Tennessee. Western Washington opened the scoring on a 3-yard run by running back Ryan Wiggins. The PAT was no good, and WWU lead 6-0. The Cougars would answer the Vikings’ touchdown on their very next possession, when David Ruter scored on a 9-yard run to give the Cougars a 7-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter would belong to the Cougars, as Kurtiss Riggs threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to tight end Mike Nelson, and consecutive scoring passes of 20 and 64 yards to David Ruter. The Vikings managed a touchdown at the end of the quarter, but the Cougars lead 27-13 at the half. USF wasted no time in putting Western Washington away in the second half. Riggs got Kalen DeBoer involved in the act on a 5-yard scoring strike with 11:30 remaining in the third quarter. DeBoer would find the end zone again, less than two minutes later, on a 54-yard reverse to give USF a commanding 41-13 lead. Viking quarterback Darren Erath tried to keep Western Washington in the game on a 1-yard touchdown run to open the fourth quarter, but DeBoer would slam the door on any Viking title hopes with an unbelievable one-handed touchdown reception from 19 yards out. Western Washington added a late score on a 39-yard touchdown from Erath to Mario Casello, but it was too late, as the Cougars won their first National Championship ever. USF quarterback Kurtiss Riggs was named Offensive Player of the Game with 431 yards on 25 of 33 passing and five touchdowns. Riggs closed out his senior season by breaking Ed Koester’s mark for career passing yards at USF. Riggs ended his career with 496 completions on 801 attempts for 7329 yards and 85 touchdowns. David Ruter finished the game with 55 yards rushing and 98 yards receiving. He also had one touchdown rushing and two receiving. Ruter broke Terry Austin’s school record for rushing touchdowns, by scoring his 19th of the season.

Ruter ended his sophomore season with 1726 yards rushing and 25 total touchdowns. Kalen DeBoer had ten receptions for 131 yards and two scores, not to mention his 54-yard reverse for a touchdown. He finishes his year with 99 catches for 1372 yards and 17 touchdowns. Jeremy Gardner led the Cougars in receiving yards against Western Washington with 133 on six receptions. Gardner had 953 yards on 50 receptions and 16 touchdowns to close out his senior season. The numbers do not indicate how well USF defensive played. The Cougars held WWU to 62 rushing yards, and even though the Viking quarterback Darren Erath threw for 350 yards, most of those came in the second half when the game was already out of reach. The Cougar defense registered five sacks, intercepted two passes and had one fumble recovery in the win. Travis Dumke was named Defensive Player of the Game, totaling six tackles, two of which were for losses. Damon Olson led the Cougars in tackles with eight, while Brian Koch led USF in sacks with two. The 1996 NAIA Division Two National Champion University of Sioux Falls Cougars finished the season with a school record of 14 wins and no losses.

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RIGGS INDUCTED INTO NAIA HALL-OF-FAME Former University of Sioux Falls quarterback Kurtiss Riggs was inducted into the NAIA Hall-of-Fame at the Football Coaches Association National meetings in Nashville, Tenn., on January 7, 2013. The honor is the highest honor bestowed by the NAIA. Individuals inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame must be persons of outstanding quality, high moral character, fine leadership and must be held in high esteem by colleagues, coaches and athletes. “It’s a great honor that brings back perspective and memories of the accomplishments of the 1996 team,” Riggs said. “That team changed the atmosphere not just of the football program, but the entire athletics department by showing that a small school like USF could compete and win on a national level.” “It’s hard to celebrate this as an individual award because I never would have accomplished this without my teammates,” Riggs said. “I hope it opens the door for my teammates like David Ruter and Kalen DeBoer to receive hall of fame consideration.” Riggs amassed a record of 25-1 in two seasons as the Cougars’ starting quarterback. He still holds several NAIA records, including the most touchdown passes in a season (55), most consecutive attempts without an interception (290) and lowest interception percentage (.75%). His career and season marks also remain the standard at USF. Riggs holds school records in single-season passing yards (3,993), completions (265), touchdown passes (55) and single-game records in passing yards (457), completions (30) and touchdowns (8). The Green River, Wyo., native was a two-time AllSDIC 1st team quarterback and Don Hansen’s National Gazette NAIA All-American who also received the 1995 SDIC Player of the Year and 1996 NAIA 1st Team All-American honors. He saved his best for the last game of his collegiate career—the 1996 NAIA Championship game. Riggs passed for 455 yards and five touchdowns to lead USF to its first national championship, a 47-25 victory against Western Washington. Riggs thrilled USF fans and haunted opposing coaches and current Colorado Mesa University head football coach Russ Martin is better qualified than most to assess his place in

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NAIA football history. In a letter of recommendation on behalf of Riggs, he called Kurtiss “exactly the kind of person that the Hall of Fame was created for.” The former Black Hills State coach added that he “had the great pleasure (and displeasure) of coaching against him and have never seen another QB at any level operate with as much efficiency as Kurtiss; you can look at his statistical background and see there is no comparison available.” Riggs is the third USF athlete to earn induction into the NAIA Hall of Fame and the first since Brian Hansen was inducted in 1994. Sioux Falls College Brave Wally Diehl (track and field) was the first to earn the honor with his induction in 1968. Riggs will also join his former head coach, Bob Young, who was inducted in 2010. Riggs also spoke about his old coach and now fellow NAIA Hall of Fame inductee. “It was a struggle for me at first because USF ran the option and I was very close to transferring after my freshman year,” Riggs said. “Coach Young talked me into staying, changed the offense and got me to believe that the team could accomplish what we ultimately did.” Riggs has also served as the head coach for the Sioux Falls Storm since 2003. With Riggs at the helm, the Storm has compiled a regular season record of 124-34 and has won seven national titles (2005-2008, 2011-2013). “The entire athletic department was thrilled to death when we received word that Kurtiss will be inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame,” said athletic director Kevin Hesser. “I know that USF holds a very special place in his heart, and this is a wonderful way to pay tribute to him for his athletic achievements.” “Kurtiss truly deserves this honor, and I hope it inspires our current student-athletes to perform at such a high level,” Hesser added. Riggs was part of a 17-member inductee class for the 2013 NAIA Hall of Fame.

INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS Game Records

Record Mark Player Year Points 36 Terry Austin (Conc., 1993) Total TDs 5 Terry Austin (Conc., 1993), David Ruter (Huron, 1998), Dusty Hovorka (DWU, 2004), Ryan Lowmiller (Dana 2008, DWU 2009) Field Goals 4 Rick Danmeier (DWU, 1972), T.C. Fraser (Dana, 2003) Extra Points 11 Braden Wieking (Concordia, 2009) Rushing 315 David Ruter (Mary, 1996) Carries 42 Nick Kortan (Hastings, 2002) Passing Yards 457 Kurtiss Riggs ( Neb. Wesleyan, 1996) Pass Completions 30 Kurtiss Riggs (Neb. Wesleyan, 1996), Kurtiss Riggs (BHSU, 1996) TD Passes 8 Kurtiss Riggs (Neb. Wesleyan, 1996) Receiving Yards 242 Derek Oldert (DWU, 1999) Receptions 15 Kalen DeBoer (Neb. Wesleyan, 1996) Receiving TDs 5 Dusty Hovorka (DWU, 2004) Total Offense 475 Chad Cavender (Jamestown, 2006) Interceptions 4 D.J. Edman (Bethel, 1975) Tackles 14 Duane Murdoch (Jamestown, 1975), Curtis Eben (DWU 2004) Punts 12 Alan Hansen (Doane, 1985)

Special Teams Records

Record Mark Player Year Longest Field Goal 54 Braden Wieking (SMSU, 2012) Longest Punt 84 Brian Hansen (1982) Longest Punt Return 90 Michael Hicks (2011), Lee Marks (1960) Longest Kickoff Return 98 James Kennerly (1981) Punt Return Average 19.5 Michael Hicks (2011) Kick Return Average 30.6 Darren Smith (2000) Consecutive PATs 162 Braden Wieking (Sept. 5, 2009 - Nov. 20, 2010)

In 2011, Michael Hicks not only reset the record books with a 19.5 average per punt return, he returned to for a score included a 90 yarder, which tied a program record. 86

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SEASON RECORDS Season Game Average Points 775 (2009)* 80 (vs. Concordia (Neb.) (2009)) Rushing Offense 3,842 (2009) 488 (vs. Midland Lutheran; 2004) Pass Offense 4,144 yards (1996) 457 (vs. Nebraska Wesleyan; 1996) Total Offense 7,313 (2009) 678 yards (vs. Nebraska Wesleyan; 1996) Rush Defense 206 yards (2008) -41 yards (vs. Dana; 2008) Pass Defense 552 yards (1960) 5 yards (Hastings; 2006) Total Defense 1,532 yards (2008) -4 yards (vs. Dana; 2008) -4 yards (vs. Northwestern; 2008) Field Goals 17 (2004) 4 (vs. Dana; 2003) 4 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan; 1972) Interceptions 35 (1989) 8 (vs. University of Mary; 1989) *NAIA Record

Season Records

51.7 (2009) 332.6 (2004) 296 (1996) 499.6 (1998) 0.6 ypg (2008) 69 ypg (1960) 109.4 ypg (2008)

3.5 int. pg (1989)

Season Records

Record Mark Player Year Most Wins 15 (2009) Points 194 David Ruter 1998 Fewest Losses 0 (1996, 2006, 2008) David Ruter 1998 Fewest Wins in a Season 0 (19 times; 1902, Total TDs 32 Field Goals 17 T.C. Fraser 2004 1911,1917,1919,1921, Extra Points 72 Matt Lindgren 2007 1922, 1923,1925,1926, Rushing 1,726 David Ruter 1996 1930, 1936,1946,1950, Carries 274 Mike Dvoracek 2006 1951,1952,1964,1970, Passing Yards 3,993 Kurtiss Riggs 1996 1971,1977) Pass Completions 265 Kurtiss Riggs 1996 Most Losses 9 (1964, 1970, 1977) TD Passes *55 Kurtiss Riggs 1996 Consecutive Wins 29 (2008/2009) Receiving Yards 1,372 Kalen DeBoer 1996 Offensive Touchdowns 86 (1996) Receptions 99 Kalen DeBoer 1996 Rushing Touchdowns 44 (1998) Receiving TDs 19 Kalen DeBoer 1996 Passing Touchdowns 57 (1996) Total Offense 3,932 Kurtiss Riggs 1996 First Downs by Rushing 176 (2008) Interceptions 10 Phil Porter 1995 First Downs by Passing 155 (2003) Jerry Muston 1989 Offensive Plays in a Game 96 (vs. Concordia; Tackles 130 Punts 65 Drew Anderson 2005 2008) Punt Average 44.5 Brian Hansen 1982 Longest Scoring Play 94 yards (1999) PAT Attempts 101 Braden Wieking 2009 Least Points 83 (2008) PAT Made 100 Braden Wieking 2009 Fewest Touchdowns Allowed 11 (2008) PAT % 99.0% Braden Wieking 2009 *NAIA Record

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INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS TOP-10 Passing Yards Name Yards Att. Comp. Pct. TD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Dax Michelena (‘97-98, ‘00-’01) Kurtiss Riggs (‘93-’96) Chad Cavender (‘06-’07) Ed Koester (‘85-’89) Jon Burckhardt (‘99, ‘01-’03) Lorenzo Brown (‘08-’09) Joe Wright (‘02-’05) Taylor Perkins (‘11-’12) Jay Eidsness (‘92-’94) Eric Eidsness (‘89-’91)

7,665 7,329 7,089 6,915 5,559 5,253 4,920 3,500 3,149 2,650

937 801 737 1,079 726 391 606 479 451 443

518 496 496 533 419 611 350 269 226 178

55.3 62.0 67.3 49.4 57.3 64.0 57.8 56.2 50.1 40.1

72 85 64 44 39 65 43 37 22 15

Passing Touchdowns Name 1. Kurtiss Riggs 2.Dax Michelena 3. Lorenzo Brown 4. Chad Cavender 5. Ed Koester 6. Joe Wright 7. Jon Burckhardt 8. Taylor Perkins 9. Jay Eidsness 10. Isaac Miller

Receptions

Name 1. Dusty Hovorka 2. Kalen DeBoer 3. Trey Erickson 4. Alex Anderson 5. Josiah Fenceroy 6. Jon Ryan 7. Zach Rutten 8. Travis Krant 9. Michael Warren 10. Todd Peterson

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

Year TDs (‘93-96) 85 (‘97-’01) 72 (‘08-09 ) 65 (‘06-’07) 64 (‘85-’89) 44 (‘02-’05) 43 (‘99, ‘01-’03) 49 (‘11-’12) 37 (‘91-’94) 22 (‘98-’00) 18

Year (‘03-’06) (‘93-’96) (‘04-’07) (‘07- ‘10) (‘04-’07) (‘07- ‘10) (‘97-’01) (‘96-’98) (‘03-’06) (’85-’88)

Name David Ruter (‘95’-’98) Mike Dvoracek (‘03-’06) Nick Kortan (‘99-’02) Jim Pehringer (‘87-’90) Ryan Lowmiller (‘06-’09) Terry Austin (‘92-’95) Dax Michelena (‘97-’01) Erik Cimpl (‘05-’08) Kristian Porter (‘08-’12) Kevin Moser (‘83-’84)

Rec. 291 234 151 137 131 118 106 104 103 97

All-American running back Ryan Lowmiller (‘06-’09) played on three national championship teams and ranks fifth on USF’s all-time rushing list.

Yards 4,783 4,658 4,331 3,454 3,137 3,115 2,755 2,254 2,081 2,016

Attempts 677 866 762 847 557 488 589 446 353 431

Avg. 7.1 5.4 5.7 4.1 5.6 6.4 4.7 5.1 5.9 4.7

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INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS CONTINUED Total Touchdowns

Name 1.David Ruter (‘95-’98) 2.Mike Dvoracek (‘03-’06) 3.Nick Kortan (‘99-’02) 4.Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) 5.Terry Austin (‘92-’95) 6.Jim Pehringer (‘87-’90) 7.Dax Michelena (‘97-’01) 8. Taylor Perkins (‘11-’12) 8.Kalen DeBoer (‘93-’96) 9.Trey Erickson (‘04-’07)

TDs 85 64 63 58 52 49 47 42 39 36

Kicking

Name FG PAT Points 1. Braden Wieking (‘09-’12) 52 237 393 2. Matt Lingren (‘05-’08) 41 236 359 3.TC Fraser (‘02-’04) 44 163 295 4.Michael Kuiper (‘94-97) 14 172 214 5.Matt Kuiper (‘98-’01) 11 120 153 6.Steve Young (‘80-’83) 14 75 117 7.Aaron Beavers (‘85-’88) 13 63 102

Scoring

Name TD FG PAT Points 1. David Ruter (‘95-’98) 85 0 4 518 2. Braden Wieking (‘09-’12) 0 52 237 393 3. Mike Dvoracek (‘03-’06) 64 0 0 384 4. Nick Kortan (‘99-’02) 63 0 0 378 5. Matt Lingren (‘05-’08) 0 236 41 359 6. Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) 58 1 0 350 7. Terry Austin (‘92-’95) 52 7 0 326 8. Braden Wieking (‘09- Pres.) 0 36 201 309 9. Ryan Lowmiller (‘06-’09) 50 0 0 300 10. Jim Pehringer (‘87-’90) 49 2 0 298

Interceptions

Name 1.John Fuller (‘82-’85) 2.Phil Porter (‘94-’97) Brian Brooks (‘89-’93) Trevor Holleman (‘06-’09) 5.Leo Fenceroy (‘01-’02) DJ Edman (‘75-’78) 7.Bob Garry (‘69-’72) Dennis Cleveland (‘69-’72) Tony Rowe (‘86-’89) 10.Chuck Morrell (‘95-’97)

Quarterback Sacks

Name 1.Darin Martyna (‘98-’02) 2.Brian Koch (‘93, ‘’95-’97) 3.Ralph Duke (‘89-’92) 4.Rusty Stewart (‘83-’85) 5.Kyle Dreckman (‘03-’06) 6.Jerry Muston (‘86-’89) 7.Larry Wilson (‘93-’96) 8.Todd Knutson (‘82-’83) 9.Travis Dumke (‘93-’96) 10.Letarius Lee (‘04-’07)

No. 18 16 16 16 15 15 14 14 14 13

Sacks 34 32 30 27 26 25 23.5 22 21.5 18.5

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Yards 192 115 60 282 141 NA 221 170 112 113

Ret. Avg. 10.7 7.2 3.8 17.6 9.4 NA 15.8 12.1 8.0 8.7

Safety Trevor Holleman (‘06-’09) was a two-time All-American, two-time NAIA Scholar Athlete and recorded the second highest interception total in program history.

All-Time Records

Record Mark Player Points *518 David Ruter (‘95-’98) Total TDs *85 David Ruter (‘95-’98) Field Goals 53 Braden Wieking (‘09-’12) Extra Points 236 Matt Lindgren (‘05-’08) Rushing 4,783 David Ruter (‘95-’98) Carries 866 Mike Dvoracek (‘03-’06) Passing Yards 7,329 Kurtiss Riggs (‘93-’96) Pass Completions 533 Ed Koester (‘85-’89) Touchdown Passes 85 Kurtiss Riggs (‘93-’98) Receiving Yards 4,801 Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) Receptions 291 Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) Receiving TDs 55 Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) Total Offense 10,420 Dax Michelena (‘97-’01) Interceptions 18 John Fuller (‘82-’85) Tackles 385 Jerry Muston (‘86-’89) Punts 218 Drew Anderson (‘05-’08) Punt Average 42.5 Brian Hansen (‘80-’83) *NAIA Record

COACHING HISTORY Coach Seasons Years W L T Win % Jed Stugart 2 2010-Pres. 27 7 - .794 Kalen DeBoer 5 2005-2009 67 3 0 .957 Bob Young 22 1983-2004 172 69 3 .711 David Schroeder 5 1978-1982 24 25 1 .480 Roger Thomas 2 1976-1977 1 17 0 .056 Gary Hoffman 3 1973-1975 11 17 0 .393 Al Molde 2 1971-1972 5 12 1 .278 Jim Ricketts 2 1969-1970 1 17 0 .056 Richard Sterup 7 1962-1968 20 40 0 .333 Don Ewen 4 1958-1961 12 19 1 .375 Jack LaSalle 2 1956-1957 1 12 0 .077 Philip Tinsworth 7 1949-1955 6 45 1 .130 Bill Wilkinson 1 1948 1 6 1 .125 Bill Mauzy 1 1947 2 3 1 .467 Ben Nelson 1 1946 0 5 0 .000 Ben Mankowski 4 1937-1940 9 23 0 .281 Walter Hargesheimer 2 1935-1936 4 11 1 .333 Francis Olson 7 1928-1934 19 24 6 .388 McCormick 4 1924-1927 4 18 0 .182 T.R. Johnson 1 1919 0 2 0 .000

Coach of the Year 2002 2003 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012

Bob Young, GPAC Bob Young, GPAC Kalen DeBoer, GPAC & AFCA/NAIA Kalen DeBoer, GPAC Kalen DeBoer, AFCA/NAIA Kalen DeBoer, GPAC & AFCA/NAIA Jed Stugart, Liberty Mutual COY Finalist

In his five years as the head coach at Sioux Falls (200409), Kalen DeBoer won four Great Plains Athletic Conference Championships, three National Championships, 50-straight home games and 29-straight games overall over his last two seasons. That winning streak was the longest in the nation at any level in college football at the time. He coached two NAIA National Player’s of the Year in quarterbacks Lorenzo Brown (2009) and Chad Cavender (2007).

COUGAR FOOTBALL • RECORDS

COUGARS IN THE PROS Rick Danmeier Sioux Falls College, 1972-1975; Minnesota Vikings, 1977-1982 White Bear Lake, Minn. native Rick Danmeier came to Sioux Falls College in 1972 and enjoyed a distinguished career. Danmeier became the program’s first player to take an NFL snap. In 1977 Danmeier signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings and led the team in scoring for all five seasons. He finished career with 70 field goals and 154 extra points made, kicked a career long of 47 yards. Danmeier still ranks sixth on the Vikings all-time scoring list with 364 points. Brian Hansen Sioux Falls College, 1980-1983; Washington Redskins, New York Jets, Cleveland Brown, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, 1984-1999. Hawarden, Iowa native Brian Hansen joined the Sioux Falls College football team in the fall of 1980 and put together an outstanding career as the SFC place kicker and punter. Hansen remains the only player in school history to be drafted, taken in the ninth round of the 1984 draft. During his 15 year NFL career Hansen played for five teams, averaging 42.3 yards per punt, downing 152 punts inside the 20 yard line and booting a career long of 73 yards. He also threw for a 11 yard touchdown while with the Cleveland Browns in 1991. Hansen currently is the South Dakota state director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and resides in Sioux Falls.

Chevy Walker It didn’t take long for USF football alum Chevon Walker (2010) to create headaches for opposing coaches. In his first game in a Cougar jersey, Walker scored a pair of touchdowns in USF’s 41-24 comeback win at Northwestern College (9/4/10). As a senior, he led the Cougars with 891 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns in 13 games and also hauled in 16 receptions for 138 yards and one score. After being out of football for more than a year, Walker participated last April in an open camp with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Walker clocked a 40-yard dash time of 4.28 seconds and was offered a contract the same day. Walker is quickly making a name for himself with the Tiger-Cats. The lightning-quick tailback turned heads with an 89-yard touchdown sprint in his first CFL contest. Through his first nine games, Walker is second in the CFL in rushing yards (452) and has racked up 986 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns. He was also named “The Fastest Man in the CFL” by the CFL on The Sports Network (TSN) panel.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • IN THE PROS

ALL-AMERICANS NAIA First Team All-American (38) 1982 1989 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2002

2004 2005

Brian Hansen – K Tony Rowe – DB Phil Porter – DB Kurtiss Riggs – QB Kalen DeBoer – WR Jeremy Gardner – TE Andy Harold - OL David Ruter – RB Monte Love – OL Jeremy Klaassen – TE Matt Dormann – DB Nick Kortan – RB T.C. Fraser – K Darin Martyna – DL Leo Fenceroy – DB Vinnie Olson – OL Dusty Hovorka – WR T.C Fraser - K Dusty Hovorka – WR Mike Dvoracek – RB

2006

2007

2008

2009 2010

Dusty Hovorka – WR Chad Cavender – QB Mike Dvoracek – RB Trey Erickson – ATH Chad Cavender - QB Trey Erickson – ATH Josiah Fenceroy – TE Letarius Lee – DL T.J. Wendt – OL Lorenzo Brown – ATH Demetrius Washington – LB Trevor Holleman – DB Lorenzo Brown- QB Kyle Staudt- OL TJ Wendt- OL Mike Hartley- DL Trevor Holleman- DB Jon Ryan- WR

NAIA Second Team All-American (27) 1981 1982 1988 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2001 2002

Brian Hansen – K Steve Leary – OL Bruce Monforte – OL Bob Booth – LB Shawn Bryant – OL Andy Harold – OL Andy Harold – OL Phil Porter – DB David Ruter – RB Don Hilsenroth – LB Phil Porter – DB Jason Grenevitch – OL B.J. Boom – LB Leo Fenceroy – DB Darin Martyna – DL Donte Coleman – DL Brad Lupkes – OL

2003 2004 2008 2009 2010

Mike Hockett – DB Mike Dvoracek – RB Curtis Eben – LB Mike Boen – P Shawn Flanangan – OL Mike Hartley - DL Ryan Lowmiller- RB Braden Wieking- K Brandon Koolstra- DL Dominic Studzinski- LB

The anchor on the Cougar offensive line for all three titles in the 2000’s, TJ Wendt (62) was a four-year starter who was three times first team all-GPAC and twice named to VSN’s first team All-American unit. Wendt was in the NAIA National Championship game all four seasons and ended his career as a major contributor to the Cougars’ 56-1 mark.

NAIA Honorable Mention All-American (28) 1998 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Monte Love Dan Boyle - DL Jeremy Klaassen - TE Nick Kortan - RB Dax Michelena - QB Zach Rutten - WR Brad Lupkes - OL Dan Boyle - DL Brent Schmeichel - DB Jon Burckhardt-QB Curtis Eben-LB T.C. Fraser-K Tom Grogan - OL

2005 2006 2007

Ronnie McDougle - DB Kyle Dreckman - DL Zach Campbell - OL Josiah Fenceroy - TE Jason Glasco - DB Dan DeJong - LB Letarius Lee - DL Adam Paulson - LB Brady Schwebach - OL T.J. Wendt - OL Darren Quaile - DL Trevor Holleman - DB Matt Lindgren - K

2008 2010

Ryan Lowmiller - RB Marlon Lobban - LB Dan Schmiechl- DB Jon Eastman- QB Kyle Wasson, OL Braden Wieking, K/P Adam Lopez, DB

COUGAR FOOTBALL • ALL-AMERICANS

NATIONAL AWARDS 2002 Nick Kortan Running back Nick Kortan was the first Cougar to earn the NAIA Player of the Year Award. The Tabor, S.D. native rushed for 1,606 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry, and 21 touchdowns during his senior season at USF. Kortan added 16 receptions for 205 yards and a touchdown during USF’s 12-1 season, that included a GPAC title and a run to the semi-finals in the NAIA playoffs. Kortan was also named a NAIA Daktronics Scholar Athlete. Kortan amassed 4,331 rushing yards and 63 total touchdowns during his four year career at USF.

2007 Chad Cavender Quarterback Chad Cavender earned USF’s second NAIA Player of the Year award after a spectacular senior season in 2007. Cavender was also the 2007 GPAC Offensive Player of the Year and a unanimous All-American. The Redding, Calif. native accounted for 3,409 passing yards, completing 66% of his passes, and 26 touchdowns to just nine interceptions. Cavender added 206 yards rushing and eight touchdowns during the Cougar’s 13-1 season in 2007. Cavender orchestrated one of the NAIA’s top offenses that resulted in USF capturing the 2007 GPAC crown and run all the way to the NAIA National Title game. Cavender accumulated 7,476 yards of total offense and scored 76 touchdowns during his two year career at USF. 2009 Lorenzo Brown Quarterback Lorenzo Brown had one of the most decorated seasons in Cougar history during his senior season in 2009. The Bristol, Conn. native led USF to their second straight national title, posting a 15-0 record that included wins over NCAA Division I-FCS University of North Dakota and a 25-22 win over Lindenwood University in the NAIA National Championship game. The second straight undefeated season gave Brown a 29-0 career record at USF. In addition to receiving the program’s third NAIA Player of the Year Award, Brown was named the 2009 GPAC Offensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous First Team All-American selection. Brown threw for 3,221 yards, completing 68% of his passes, and 40 touchdowns to only six interceptions. He led the NAIA with a 190.5 pass efficiency rating and was the Cougar’s second leading rusher with 844 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and scored an additional 16 touchdowns. In just two years at USF, Brown totaled 6,982 yards of total offense and reached the end zone 95 times. 2010 Jon Ryan Wide receiver Jon Ryan became the fourth player in the University of Sioux Falls football program history to be named the NAIA Player of the Year in 2010. In his award winning season, Ryan lead USF in all receiving statistical categories and broke the NAIA record for touchdown receptions in a season with 24 scores. The Watertown, S.D., native averaged 17.7 yards on 81 receptions, accumulating 1,430 yards. Ryan ranks second all-time in school history with 52 career touchdown catches, third with 199 receptions and second with 3,458 receiving yards in four years. He was named the 2010 GPAC Offensive Player of the Year, is a two-time first team all-conference selection and was also named to the 2010 American Football Coaches Association All-America Team.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • NATIONAL AWARDS

NATIONAL AWARDS College Fanz Sports Network Player of the Year 2009 Lorenzo Brown, Offensive Player of the Year Trevor Holleman, Defensive Player of the Year 2010 Jon Ryan, Offensive Player of the Year

GPAC Player of the Year 2001 2002 2007 2009 2010

Dax Michelena Nick Kortan Chad Cavender Lorenzo Brown, Offensive Player of the Year Trevor Holleman, Defensive Player of the Year Jon Ryan, Offensive Player of the Year

CoSIDA Academic All-American 2012

Carrington Hanna-WR

Don Hansen All-American 2012

Robert Virgil – S Braden Wieking – K

Fred MItchell Finalist 2012

Braden Wieking

BSN All-America Team 2012

Robert Virgil (2nd) DB Braden Wieking (3rd) K Nick Bonte (HM) LB

Don Hansen All-Region 2012

Robert Virgil (1st) S Jeremiah Oates (2nd) WR Carrington Hanna (3rd) WR

2012

Robert Virgil-DB

Daktronics All-Region 3 Team CoSIDA Academic All-District 2012

Carrington Hannah-WR

USF senior wide receiver, Carrington Hanna, brought home a several awards for his performance during the 2012 season. Hanna’s highest honor came when he earned CoSIDA Academic All-American status for his performance on the field and in the classroom. Hanna was also named to the Don Hansen All-Region team, CoSIDA Academic All-District, and the NSIC Conference second-team. In Hanna’s second year with the program, he recorded 898 receiving yards from 69 receptions with 10 touchdowns. In the season opener, Hanna had 113 yards and two touchdowns to help lead the Cougars to a 32-19 upset of No. 16 St. Cloud State.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • NATIONAL AWARDS

ALL-CONFERENCE (since 1998) 1998 SDIC 1st Team David Ruter -RB Jason Grenevitch - OL Eric Struck - OL Matt Dormann - DB Ryan Rollinger - DB Mat Ornerlas - LB Monte Love - DL Joe Ford - KR 2nd Team Jim Nelson - FB Travis Kant Jeremy Klaassen - TE Matt Kuiper - K Travis Bussa Paul Pribyl HM Jeremy DeCurtins Marv Smoot Kelly King - P Mike Marra - LB 1999 GPAC 1st Team Don Strother - OL Isaac Miller - RB Jeremy Klaassen - TE Derek Oldert - WR Bill Bosler - DL Dan Boyle -DL BJ Boom - LB Matt Dormann - DB 2nd Team Eric Struck - OL Chad Birger - OL Jim Nelson - LB Nathan Schmeltzer - LB Jack Oliver - LB Kelly King - P Honorable Mention Jon Sandholm - TE Mike Marra - LB Dane Starbuck - DB Ganna Mboob - SP 2000 GPAC 1st Team Zach Rutten - WR Jeremy Klaassen - TE Dan Boyle - DL BJ Boom - LB 2nd Team Dax Michelena - QB Eric Struck - OL Zach Campbell - OL Ganna Mboob - D Darin Martyna - DL Matt Dormann - DB

HM Chad Birger - OL Bill Bosler - DL Nick Kortan - RB Brad Lupkes - OL Kale Puuohau - OL Nathan Schmeltzer - LB Don Strother - OL 2001 GPAC 1st Team Dax Michelena Nick Kortan - RB Zach Rutten - WR Chad Birger - OL Brad Lupkes - OL Darin Martyna - DL Dan Boyle - DL BJ Boom - LB Leo Fenceroy - DB 2nd Team Glen Thomas - RB Ganna Mboob - DB HM Mike Hockett - DB Cory McCloud - RB Kale Puuohau - OL John Raymond - OL Rocky Rehfeldt - DL Jon Sandholm - TE Brent Schmeichel - DB Nathan Schmeltzer - LB 2002 GPAC 1st Team Nick Kortan - RB Brad Lupkes - OL Kale Puuohau - OL T.C. Fraser - K Donte Coleman - DL Darin Martyna - DL Curtis Eben - LB Leo Fenceroy -DB Brent Schmeichel - DB 2nd Team Jon Burckhardt - QB Glen Thomas - WR Josh Childress - LB Mike Hockett - DB HM Josh Gillen - OL John Southwick - TE Derrick Webb - OL Duane Lunne - DL Nick Geelan - DB 2003 GPAC 1st Team Jon Burckhardt - QB Derrick Webb -OL

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ ALL-CONFERENCE

Duane Lunne -DL Josh Childress - DL Curtis Eben - LB Mike Hockett - DB T.C. Fraser - K 2nd Team Dusty Hovorka - WR Grant Brecher-WR John Southwick-TE Nick Fulton-OL Derek DeGeest-DL Ronnie McDougle-DB HM Dan Durrett - DL Nick Geelan - DB Rob Van Egdom - FB Kyle Dreckman - DL Jason Appel - LB Ryan Simmons - RB 2004 GPAC 1st Team Mike Dvoracek - RB Dusty Hovorka - WR John Southwick - TE Vinnie Olson - OL Josh Childress - DL Curtis Eben - LB Ronnie McDougle - DB T.C. Fraser - K Mike Boen - P 2nd Team Joe Wright - QB Tom Grogan - OL HM Charles Johnson - WR Kyle Dreckman - DL Jason Appel - LB Trent Herda - DB Jason Glasco - DB Josh Veurink - DB Chris Wrich - DB 2005 GPAC 1st Team Mike Dvoracek - RB Dusty Hovorka - WR Zach Campbell - OL Kyle Dreckman - DL Justin Oswald - DB 2nd Team Nick Bear - DL Jake Spade - LB HM Joe Wright - QB Trey Erickson - RB Josiah Fenceroy - TE Darren Quaile - DL Letarius Lee - DL Dan DeJong - DB Adam Paulson - LB

ALL-CONFERENCE CONTINUED 2005 Continued HM Drew Anderson - P Michael Warren - WR Jason Glasco - DB 2006 GPAC 1st Team Mike Dvoracek - RB Dusty Hovorka - WR Zach Campbell - OL Chad Cavender- QB Josiah Fenceroy- TE Letarius Lee - DL Jason Glasco - DB Adam Paulson - LB 2nd Team Trey Erickson - WR/RS Brady Schwebach - OL Darren Quaile - DL Dan DeJong - LB HM Kyle Dreckman - DL Josh Veurink - DB Matt Miller - LB Michael Warren - WR Blake Klinsing - OL 2007 GPAC 1st Team Chad Cavender - QB Josiah Fenceroy - TE Erik Cimpl - RB Trey Erickson - SLOT T.J. Wendt - OL Brady Schwebach - OL Letarius Lee - DL Darren Quaile - DL Trevor Holleman - DB Matt Lindgren - K 2nd Team Ryan Lowmiller - RB Alex Anderson - WR Dan Moe - DL Tyler Lodermeier - DB Trey Erickson - PRS HM Demetrius Washington-LB Rob Tiff - LB Jon Ryan - WR Blake Klinsing - OL Drew Anderson - P 2008 GPAC 1st Team Ryan Lowmiller - RB TJ Wendt - OL Shawn Flanagan - OL Mike Hartley - DL Demetrius Washington - LB Marlon Lobban - LB Trevor Holleman - DB

2nd Team Lorenzo Brown - QB Alex Anderson - WR Kyle Staudt - OL Erik Cimpl - SLOT Brandon Koolstra - DL Nick Benedetto - DB Matt Lindgren - K HM Tyler Newman - LB Dan Schmeichel - LB 2009 GPAC 1st Team Lorenzo Brown - QB Ryan Lowmiller - RB Jon Ryan - WR Scott LeBrun - TE Kyle Staudt - OL TJ Wendt - OL Mike Hartley - DL Brandon Koolstra - DL Mike Hartley - DL Dominic Studzinski - LB Trevor Holleman -DB Lavell Jackson - PR 2nd Team Casey Peters - OL Drew DeGroot - DL Marlon Lobban - LB Andrew Schoenfelder -DB HM Dan Schmeichel - DB Braden Wieking - K Cody Cavender - DB Alex Anderson - WR Kyle Wasson - OL Travis Beaver - OL 2010 GPAC 1st Team Jon Eastman - QB Jon Ryan - WR Kyle Wasson - OL Brandon Koolstra - DL Dominic Studzinski- LB Dan Schmeichel - DB 2nd Team Chevon Walker - RB Casey Peters - OL Antonio Turner - DL Nick Bonte - LB Adam Lopez - DB HM Alex Anderson - WR Jordan Carlson - DL Eric Anderson - LB Angelo Pree - DB Braden Wieking - K/P Michael Hicks - PR Joe Moen - DB Kristian Porter - RB

Austin VanHove - TE Jordan Taylor - RB 2011 Dakota Transition* 1st Team Taylor Perkins- QB Jordan Taylor- RB Spenser Sailors- TE Michael Hicks - WR/RS. Erick Marquez- OL Casey Peters- OL Jared Vlotho- OL Jameel Medlock- DL Nick Bonte- LB Matt White- LB Robert Virgil- DB Braden Wieking- P/K 2nd Team Jeremiah Oates- WR Sam Dooyema-OL Royce Culp- DL Brandon Andersen- LB Eric Anderson- LB Michael Frericks- DB Angelo Pree- DB 2012 NSIC 1st Team Jeremiah Oates-WR Nicke Bonte-LB Robert Virgil-DB 2nd Team Carrington Hanna-WR Erick Marques-OL Eric Anderson-LB Jameel Medlock-DL Braden Wieking-K HM Taylor Perkings-QB Jared Vlotho-OL Matt White-LB Michael Tolkamp-DL Braden Wieking-P *USF competed independent of a conference due to transition to NCAA in 2011

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ ALL-CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE AFFILIATIONS Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (2012- present) Members: Augustana Bemidji State Concordia-St. Paul Minnesota, Crookston Minnesota Duluth MSU Moorhead Minnesota State Minot State Northern State Southwest Minnesota St. Cloud State University of Mary University of Sioux Falls Upper Iowa Wayne State Winona State Great Plains Athletic Conference (2000- 2010) Members: Briar Cliff Concordia Dana Dakota Wesleyan Doane Dordt Hastings Midland Morningside Mount Marty Nebraska Wesleyan Northwestern University of Sioux Falls * Nine Conference Titles South Dakota- Iowa Athletic Conference (1992-2000) Members: Black Hills Dakota State Dakota Wesleyan Dordt Huron College (closed mid 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Mt. Marty South Dakota Tech University of Sioux Falls * Six Conference Titles

South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (1978-1992) Members: Black Hills Dakota State Dakota Wesleyan Huron College South Dakota Springfield South Dakota Tech Yankton (Closed 1984) Sioux Falls College * Four Conference Titles Tri-State Conference Part Two (1971-1978) Members: Bethel College Concordia St Paul Northwestern Sioux Falls College Westmar Yankton Tri-State Conference (1960-1971) Members: Concordia (Neb.) Dana (Neb.) Midland (Neb.) Northwestern (Iowa) Westmar (Iowa) Yankton Sioux Falls College South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (1922-1960) Members: Black Hills (Western Normal) Dakota Wesleyan (General Beadle) Dakota State Huron Northern South Dakota Tech Southern State (Southern Normal) Sioux Falls College Yankton

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ CONFERENCE HISTORY

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ROWE/HINKLE AWARD LEADERSHIP AWARD The Rowe/Hinkle Leadership Award was established to preserve the memory of two former University of Sioux Falls football student-athletes, Tony Rowe and David Hinkel. The gridiron teammates were quality athletes, devoted family men and beloved members of their respective communities. Former teammates and friends of Tony and David established the Rowe/Hinkel Leadership Award in 2000. The purpose of the award is to promote leadership, discipline, a winning attitude, maturity, honesty and teamwork. To qualify for this award, football student-athletes must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for three years and exhibit quiet leadership and discipline on and off the field. The award is given annually to both an offensive and defensive player entering their last season of athletic competition. About Tony & David Tony Rowe suited up for the Cougars from 1986-1989. A native of Phoenix (Ariz.), Tony helped lead the Cougars to a 10-1 record his senior season and their first-ever NAIA postseason appearance. Tony was named an NAIA All-American cornerback in 1989. After hanging up his cleats, Tony remained close to the Cougar football program and often provided guidance to the players that followed in his footsteps. Tony also spoke out against racism and strived to teach others to judge a person by what of person they are, not by the color of their skin. Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life came to a tragic end in April 1994. Though he worked full-time at IBM, Tony enjoyed music and occasionally spent evenings as a disc jockey at various clubs and events in the Sioux Falls. One night after a show, Tony was shot and killed when he tried to break up a fight outside of a club. Tony Rowe is survived by his wife Dana; son, Garrett; and daughter, Maya. Garrett is currently a sophomore defensive back for the Cougars. David Hinkel hailed from Buffalo (Wyo.), and was a receiver for the University of Sioux Falls from 1985-1988. David racked up 433 yards on 38 receptions as a senior and was the top receiver for Coach Bob Young that season. He was also an excellent student who displayed great dedication and commitment to the Cougar football team. David was also an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and moved to Alaska later in life to work as a hunting guide. In August of 1998, David lost his life when he fell from a cliff on a big game hunting trip. He is survived by his wife, Bethany Ann; and two daughters; Carrie and Crystal. Each summer, former University of Sioux Falls football players, coaches and friends participate in the annual Rowe/ Hinkel golf tournament in Sheridan, Wyoming. Dollars raised at the event benefit the USF football program.

Rowe/Hinkel Award Recepients 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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Matt Dormann Nathan Schmeltzer Nick Kortan Mike Hockett & Derrick Webb Sean Johnson & Tom Grogan Jake Spade & Joe Wright Dan DeJong & Trey Erickson Darren Quaile & Blake Klinsing Doug Carlson & Matt Lindgren Drew DeGroot & Scott LeBrun Dan Schmeichel and Spencer Sailors Brandon Andersen & Casey Peters

Kristian Porter & Brett Jensen

Sam Dooyema & Tyler Swanson

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ TEAM AWARDS

TEAM AWARDS MVP 1983 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

MVP- Offense Kevin Moser Mark Messman Mark Duffek Ed Koester Jim Pehringer Jim Pehringer Greg Maras Lamont Carrington Jay Eidsness Terry Austin Kurtiss Riggs Kurtiss Riggs David Ruter David Ruter Isaac Miller Jeremy Klassen Nick Kortan Nick Kortan Jon Burchardt Mike Hockett Curtis Eben Mike Dvoracek Chad Cavender Chad Cavender Lorenzo Brown Lorenzo Brown Jon Ryan Nick Bonte Nick Bonte

Most Improved Player 1983 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Joel Huber Dan Wheeler Rick Zimmer Jim Schroeder Wade Roelfsema Jon Gesling Steve Kostal Jay Eidsness Chuck Huntimer Shawn Bryant Travis Eldridge Travis Eldridge Rob Shaw Erick Struck Mat Ornelas Dan Boyle Isaac Miller Brad Carstens Rex Metzger Mike Hockett Josh Gillen

1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Joel Huber Marc Martini Todd Peterson Jim Pehringer Jim Pehringer Todd Heiden Jay Eidsness Jason Oswald Jason Oswald Kalen DeBoer Kalen DeBoer Andy Harold Davåid Ruter David Ruter David Ruter Derek Oldert Zach Rutten Nick Kortan Dax Michelena Zach Rutten Nick Kortan Glen Thomas Jon Burchardt Mike Dvoracek Dusty Horvorka Dusty Hovorka Dusty Hovorka Mike Dvoracek Chad Cavender Lorenzo Brown Lorenzo Brown Jon Eastman Jeremiah Oates

Curtis Eben Grant Brecher Trent Herda Mike Dvoracek Brady Schwebach Letarius Lee Justin Oswald Steve Seivert Blake Klinsing Trey Erickson Rob Tiff Casey Peters Dan Schmeichel Dominic Studzinski Sam Dooyema Jameel Medlock Derek Delaney

COUGAR FOOTBALL • TEAM AWARDS

MVP- Defense 1985 Russ Stewart 1986 Bob Booth 1987 Jerry Muston 1988 Jerry Muston 1990 Lamont Carrington 1991 Lamont Carrington 1992 Ralph Duke 1993 Chad Behrend 1994 Scott Ebert Travis Dumke 1995 Scott Davis 1996 Travis Dumke Ray Smith Larry Wison 1997 Don Hilsenroth Chuck Morrell 1998 Ryan Rollinger Paul Pribyl 1999 Jack

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

B.J. Boom B.J. Boom Leo Fenceroy Darin Martyna Leo Fenceroy Darin Martyna Mike Hockett Curtis Eben Duane Lunne Curtis Eben Ronnie McDougle Justin Oswald Adam Paulson Jason Glasco Trevor Holleman Trevor Holleman Trevor Holleman Dominic Studzinski Nick Bonte Robert Virgil

Outstanding Defensive Outstanding Offensive Lineman Lineman 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Nick Bear Kyle Dreckman Letarius Lee Latarius Lee Dan Moe Darren Quaile Brandon Koolstra Mike Hartley

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Zach Campbell Brady Schwebach Brady Schwebach Shawn Flanagan TJ Wendt

Special Teams Player of the Year 1983 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Brian Hansen Butch Carter Alan Hansen Jon Hudson Alan Hansen Aaron Beavers Ron Hayes Scott Kortemeyer Brian Brooks Larry Wilson Chris Snyder Chris Snyder Travis Krant Jason Yurkovich Jim Nelson Zach Rutten Ryan Swanstrom Jim Nelson

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Rob Kessler Brent Schmeichel Brent Schmeichel T.C. Fraser Chris Wrich Chris Wrich Mike Boen T.C. Fraser Ross Cimpl Trey Erickson Rob Tiff Drew Anderson Braden Wieking Braden Wieking Michael Hicks Braden Wieking

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USF ALL-TIME RESULTS

1925

0-3-0

OPPONENT USF OPP South Dakota 0 33

OPPONENT USF OPP Madison 0 10 Yankton 0 10 Augustana 0 10 0 30

OPPONENT USF OPP Huron 9 24

1926

0-6-0

1902

0-1-0

1911

0-1-0

1915

1-1-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota Wesleyan 0 6 Pipestone Indians 41 0 41 6

1916

3-2-2

OPPONENT USF OPP South Dakota 0 2 Dakota Wesleyan 0 6 Huron 0 0 Augustana 46 0 Yankton 7 6 Dakota Wesleyan 12 0 Trinity College 0 0 65 14

1917

0-1-2

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota Wesleyan 0 0 Huron 14 27 Yankton 0 0 14 27

1919

0-2-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota Wesleyan 6 16 Yankton 0 20 26 36

1920

1-2-0

OPPONENT USF OPP South Dakota 0 64 Huron 0 16 Columbus College 28 0 28 80

1921

0-1-0

1922

0-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota Wesleyan 0 16 OPPONENT USF OPP Augustana 10 13 SDSM&T 0 39 Huron 0 12 Buena Vista 0 52 Columbus College 0 20 Northern Normal 0 20 Yankton 0 21 10 177

1923

0-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Augustana 6 21 Huron 0 53 Dakota Wesleyan 6 14 Columbus College 0 26 Northern Normal 0 12 12 126

1924

1-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Southern Normal 32 0 Columbus 0 45 Yankton 0 36 Northern State 6 27 Augustana 0 26 Madison College 0 2 38 136

OPPONENT USF OPP Soutnern 0 9 Dakota Wesleyan 0 26 Madison 0 25 Yankton 0 19 Augustana 0 24 Huron 0 25 0 128

1927

3-4-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Sheldon 6 0 Augustana 2 12 Southern 6 21 Madison 25 0 Augustana 6 3 SDSM&T 0 24 Black Hills 0 6 45 66

1928

3-1-2

OPPONENT USF OPP Northern 7 0 Eastern 26 7 Southern 6 6 Augustana 0 7 Dakota Wesleyan 44 0 Sheldon 6 12 89 32

1929

2-2-3

OPPONENT USF OPP Sheldon 0 7 Buena Vista 7 7 Yankton 12 13 Dakota Wesleyan 6 19 Huron 6 0 Eastern 6 0 Southern 0 0 37 46

1930

0-7-1

OPPONENT USF OPP Southern 0 27 Augustana 12 19 Madison 6 6 Yankton 6 24 SDM&T 7 13 Black Hills 0 34 Sheldon 0 7 31 130

1931

3-3-1

OPPONENT USF OPP Northern 0 20 Southern 0 6 Westmar 7 6 Buena Vista 6 7 Dakota Wesleyan 13 12 Huron 0 0 Eastern 19 2 45 53

1932

2-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Sheldon 19 0 Western Union 0 15 Southern 0 20 Augustana 4 6 Yankton 4 9 SDSM&T 19 6 Morningside 0 54 46 110

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ ALL-TIME RESULTS

1934

6-1-1

1940

2-6-0

1935

4-4-0

1946

0-4-1

1947

2-3-1

1948

1-6-1

1949

1-7-0

1950

0-7-1

1951

0-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Estherville JC 20 0 Yankton 19 0 Huron 0 0 Dakota Wesleyan 18 15 Southern 19 0 Northern 13 0 Eastern 13 0 Augustana 6 20 108 35 OPPONENT USF OPP Ft Dodge 12 7 Estherville 0 6 SDSM&T 12 6 Yankton 12 0 Black Hills 7 14 Southern 13 0 Dakota Wesleyan 0 25 Augustana 13 39 69 97

1936

0-7-1

OPPONENT USF OPP South Dakota 6 27 Yankton 6 14 Huron 0 8 Northern 0 19 Mankato 0 27 Dakota Wesleyan 0 42 Black Hills 6 6 Augustana 0 46 18 189

1937

4-4-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Morningside 0 18 Huron 6 19 Yankton 18 19 Western Union 14 0 Mankato State 7 0 Southern 12 7 Augustana 6 26 Worthington 30 0 93 89

1938

1-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Buena Vista 7 13 Western Union 0 14 Dakota Wesleyan 0 12 Huron 12 16 Eastern Normal 13 6 Yankton 6 20 Augustana 0 6 Mayville 0 65 38 152

1939

2-6-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Buena Vista 7 12 Eastern Normal 20 6 Mayville 0 48 Dakota Wesleyan 0 25 Huron 7 6 Yankton 0 26 Augustana 6 20 Western Union 0 33 40 176

OPPONENT USF OPP Buena Vista 0 6 Eastern Normal 30 0 Dakota Wesleyan 0 8 Huron 33 12 Northern 7 12 Yankton 0 14 Augustana 6 25 Western Union 6 32 82 109 OPPONENT USF OPP Southern 0 13 Western Union 0 33 Yankton 0 33 Dakota Wesleyan 0 32 Huron 0 0 0 111 OPPONENT USF OPP General Beadle 20 0 Western Union 6 26 Yankton 0 0 Southern 13 7 Dakota Wesleyan 0 46 Huron 0 68 39 147 OPPONENT USF OPP General Beadle 0 0 Worthington 6 28 Bethel 25 12 Huron 0 40 Yankton 0 32 Dakota Wesleyan 6 38 Southern 0 36 Westmar 7 12 44 198 OPPONENT USF OPP General Beadle 26 12 Worthington 2 28 Hastings 0 37 Huron 6 31 Southern 20 49 Dakota Wesleyan 6 33 Yankton 6 13 Westmar 19 38 85 241 OPPONENT USF OPP Yankton 6 6 Westmar 0 35 Parsons 0 38 Huron 7 18 Southern 14 31 Dakota Wesleyan 12 14 Black Hills 6 25 General Beadle 0 38 45 205 OPPONENT USF OPP Westmar 7 33 York 7 26 Huron 13 30 Northern 0 52 Southern 13 44 SD Tech 0 26 Yankton 0 40 40 251

103

USF ALL-TIME RESULTS 1952

0-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Huron 0 31 Southern 0 70 General Beadle 0 19 Yankton 6 47 Black Hills 0 47 Dakota Wesleyan 6 46 York 13 19 25 279

1953

2-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPP SDSM&T 6 32 General Beadle 13 0 York 27 0 Huron 0 26 Westmar 14 30 Dakota Wesleyan 6 25 Yankton 12 34 78 147

1954

1-6-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Yankton 0 27 Westmar 7 31 General Beadle 8 6 Huron 23 49 Southern 0 27 Black Hills 25 38 Dakota Wesleyan 20 33 83 211

1955

1-6-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Northern 0 56 Southern 14 52 SDSM&T 6 55 Dakota Wesleyan 0 45 General Beadle 12 7 Yankton 0 41 Huron 0 37 32 293

1956

0-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Yankton 0 27 General Beadle 6 26 Bethel 0 39 Southern 0 34 Black Hills 6 45 Dakota Wesleyan 13 37 Huron 0 80 25 288

1957

1-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Huron 0 44 Yankton 14 25 Bethel 0 13 General Beadle 6 27 SDSM&T 0 34 Dakota Wesleyan 13 6 33 149

1958

3-4-1

OPPONENT USF OPP SDSM&T 6 6 General Beadle 18 7 Northern 7 52 Dakota Wesleyan 14 0 Southern 0 21 Huron 6 27 Yankton 0 7 Black Hills 23 13 74 133

104

1959

2-5-0

1965

2-5-0

1960

6-2-0

1966

6-3-0

OPPONENT USF OPP SDSM&T 14 0 General Beadle 0 12 Northern 0 32 Dakota Wesleyan 7 16 Southern 0 25 Huron 0 66 Yankton 33 0 54 151 OPPONENT USF OPP Dana 20 19 SDSM&T 32 12 Midland 0 42 Yankton 33 13 Westmar 18 6 Northwestern IA 26 19 Concordia NE 18 34 General Beadle 41 6 188 151

1961

1-8-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Bethel 10 0 Northwestern (IA) 13 6 Westmar 33 21 Concordia NE 14 13 Dana 13 0 General Beadle 9 7 Midland 6 27 Yankton 6 10 DWU 2 20 106 104

1-8-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Bethel 34 7 Northwestern (IA) 35 7 Westmar 0 12 Concordia (NE) 12 0 Dana 24 20 General Beadle 30 0 Midland 30 0 Yankton 0 12 Dakota Wesleyan 14 0 179 58

1-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPP South West State 13 6 Yankton 6 14 Northwestern IA 0 15 Westmar 6 33 Concordia NE 6 23 Dana 18 13 General Beadle 18 26 Midland 26 19 Dakota Wesleyan 20 31 113 180

OPPONENT USF OPP Bethel 6 12 Dana 2 31 SDSM&T 13 20 Midland 0 59 Yankton 0 20 Northwestern (IA) 7 20 Westmar 13 34 Concordia NE 7 3 General Beadle 7 20 55 219

1962

OPPONENT USF OPP Bethel 13 28 Concordia NE 6 26 Dana 0 13 Chadron 0 23 Midland 7 50 Yankton 6 20 Westmar 7 28 Northwestern IA 20 18 General Beadle 7 20 66 226

1963

OPPONENT USF OPP Concordia NE 6 32 Dana 0 26 Morris Branch 13 14 Midland 0 21 Yankton 0 26 Northwestern (IA) 7 35 Westmar 12 47 Dakota Wesleyan 15 7 53 208

1964

OPPONENT USF OPP Westmar 6 13 Concordia NE 20 13 Dana 14 30 Midland 6 34 Yankton 14 32 Northwestern (IA) 13 20 General Beadle 33 14 106 156

0-9-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Westmar 0 22 Concordia NE 14 26 Dana 6 13 Morris Branch 6 18 Midland 13 33 Yankton 7 19 Northwestern (IA) 6 41 Dakota Wesleyan 13 33 Bethel 13 34 78 239

1967

1968

1969

7-2-0

3-6-0

1-8-0

OPPONENT USF OPP South West State 12 36 Yankton 6 39 Northwestern IA 6 40 Westmar 6 34 Concordia NE 0 34 Dana 20 24 General Beadle 17 20 Midland 11 7 Dakota Wesleyan 13 20 91 254

1970

0-9-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota Wesleyan 8 28 Bethel 6 14 Midland 0 13 Yankton 14 39 Northwestern (IA) 6 46 Westmar 6 33 Concordia (NE) 12 55 Dana 0 24 Dakota State 17 39 69 291

1971

0-8-1

1972

5-4-0

1973

5-5-0

1974

4-5-0

1975

2-7-0

1976

1-8-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota Wesleyan 0 34 Bethel 14 28 Midland 0 0 Yankton 6 69 Northwestern (IA) 6 55 Westmar 6 34 Concordia (NE) 14 24 Dana 0 14 Dakota State 8 20 54 278 OPPONENT USF OPP Dana 10 6 Martin Luther 58 0 Bethel 16 27 Yankton 6 20 Concordia (MN) 44 6 Westmar 7 21 Northwestern (IA) 10 42 Valley City 17 14 Dakota Wesleyan 23 14 191 150 OPPONENT USF OPP South Dakota 3 7 Dana 10 0 Martin Luther 57 0 Bethel 7 13 Yankton 7 21 Concordia (MN) 27 0 Westmar 15 13 Northwestern (IA) 6 45 Valley City 12 14 Dakota Wesleyan 14 10 158 123 OPPONENT USF OPP South Dakota 49 0 Dakota Wesleyan 14 15 Huron 2 0 Northwestern (IA) 0 40 Bethel 6 14 Yankton 0 14 Westmar 34 20 Concordia (MN) 36 6 Dakota State 0 13 141 122 OPPONENT USF OPP South Dakota 10 7 Dakota Wesleyan 7 13 Huron 15 10 Northwestern (IA) 20 28 Bethel 14 21 Yankton 14 19 Westmar 15 18 Jamestown ND 3 10 Dakota State 14 40 112 166 OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota Wesleyan 7 13 Hastings 19 28 South Dakota 0 7 Westmar 28 20 Northwestern (IA) 7 34 Bethel 7 34 Yankton 6 20 Colorado College 14 49 Dakota State 7 43 95 248

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ ALL-TIME RESULTS

USF ALL-TIME RESULTS 1977

0-9-0

1978

1-9-0

1979

3-7-0

1980

5-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Black Hills 14 41 Dakota Wesleyan 10 14 Hastings 14 26 South Dakota 7 10 Westmar 0 7 Northwestern (IA) 0 13 Bethel 0 24 Northwestern (IA) 10 28 Dakota State 7 21 62 184 OPPONENT USF OPP SDSM&T 0 22 Dakota Wesleyan 6 20 Huron 6 31 South Dakota 0 28 Northwestern (IA) 10 48 Yankton 31 26 Westmar 17 23 South West State 0 13 Dakota State 15 33 Black Hills 10 16 95 260 OPPONENT USF OPP SDSM&T 13 28 Dakota Wesleyan 0 20 Huron 16 7 South Dakota 21 16 Northwestern (IA) 0 46 Yankton 21 23 Westmar 21 20 South West State 7 24 Dakota State 27 40 Black Hills 7 12 133 236 OPPONENT USF OPP Northwestern (MN) 0 7 Yankton 31 7 Westmar 7 26 Dakota Wesleyan 23 6 Dakota State 17 9 SDSM&T 0 13 South Dakota 21 7 Black Hills 11 28 Huron 16 7 Northwestern (IA) 7 57 133 167

1981

6-3-1

OPPONENT USF OPP Northwestern (MN) 17 17 Yankton 22 28 Westmar 28 22 Dakota Wesleyan 17 0 Dakota State 17 3 SDSM&T 15 14 South Dakota 7 19 Black Hills 27 7 Huron 10 6 Northwestern (IA) 7 44 167 160

1982

8-1-0

1987

3-7-0

1992

5-5-0

1983

5-4-1

1988

10-1-0

1993

2-8-0

1984

8-2-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Westmar 23 12 Midland 20 6 Hastings 10 7 Black Hills 27 13 SDSM&T 34 6 Dakota Wesleyan 17 0 Dakota State 44 9 Huron 31 28 U of Mary 37 13 Dana 26 7 Northwestern (IA) 9 14 278 115

OPPONENT USF OPP Augustana 14 45 Neb. Wesleyan 25 24 Northwestern (MN) 27 3 Black Hills 29 17 Yankton 28 10 Huron 45 0 Dakota Wesleyan 17 0 Dakota State 24 20 SDSM&T 7 16 Carleton 17 10 233 145

1989

7-2-1

1994

8-3-0

6-3-1

OPPONENT USF OPP Westmar 26 26 Midland 14 21 Hastings 24 21 SDSM&T 17 6 Dakota Wesleyan 29 7 Black Hills 14 40 Dakota State 49 23 Huron 49 0 U of Mary 28 17 Dana 50 27 300 188

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota State 21 7 Neb. Wesleyan 0 14 Northwestern (MN) 20 19 Huron 15 9 Black Hills 6 21 SDSM&T 14 7 Dakota Wesleyan 29 49 Dakota State 35 0 Jamestown ND 36 21 Doane 7 7 183 154

1990

6-4-0

1995

11-1-0

3-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Teikyo Westmar 3 36 Midland 28 21 Northwestern (MN) 25 14 Doane 13 7 U of Mary 6 17 SDSM&T 28 6 Dakota Wesleyan 49 52 Black Hills 21 25 Huron 35 21 Dakota State 20 0 228 199

OPPONENT USF OPP Augustana 0 20 Valley City State 34 56 Midland 12 14 Huron 21 34 Black Hills 14 30 SD Tech 3 16 DWU 14 13 Dakota State 14 7 Mayville 14 0 Peru State 14 40 140 230

1991

5-5-0

1996

14-0-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Bemidji 14 12 Concordia (MN) 26 7 Huron 17 10 Yankton 25 24 Dakota Wesleyan 28 7 Dakota State 3 0 SDSM&T 7 10 South Dakota 17 0 Black Hills 51 0 Westmar 46 22 234 92 OPPONENT USF OPP Bemidji 0 31 Concordia (MN) 30 8 Huron 20 20 Yankton 7 14 Dakota Wesleyan 46 0 Dakota State 26 7 SDSM&T 0 14 South Dakota 31 6 Black Hills 15 37 Westmar 33 12 208 149

1985

1986

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ ALL-TIME RESULTS

OPPONENT USF OPP Valley City State 30 36 Midland 14 19 Black Hills 17 20 SDSM&T 6 7 Dakota State 7 6 Dakota Wesleyan 28 13 Huron 17 21 Mayville 27 13 Peru State 14 38 Drake 33 45 193 218

OPPONENT USF OPP Teikyo Westmar 20 6 Midland 19 9 Northwestern (MN) 27 12 Doane 23 34 U of Mary 21 35 Dakota Wesleyan 17 18 Black Hills 13 38 Huron 41 27 SDSM&T 14 19 Dakota State 12 0 207 198

OPPONENT USF OPP Concordia (NE) 17 24 Northwestern (IA) 9 27 Midland 31 26 Valley City State 35 6 Dakota Wesleyan 28 31 Black Hills 25 28 Huron 30 33 SDSM&T 23 13 Dakota State 48 0 Northwestern (MN) 34 6 280 194 OPPONENT USF OPP Concordia (NE) 50 44 Northwestern (IA) 14 17 Midland 29 38 Valley City State 21 7 Black Hills 28 35 Huron 16 29 SDSM&T 12 15 Dakota State 14 45 Dakota Wesleyan 13 41 Northwestern (MN) 31 47 228 318 OPPONENT USF OPP Concordia (NE) 38 20 Northwestern (MN) 39 40 Midland 34 13 Valley City State 46 0 Black Hills 49 14 Huron 40 20 SDSM&T 22 14 Dakota State 36 10 Dakota Wesleyan 14 22 Dakota State 47 16 Minot State 13 20 378 189 OPPONENT USF OPP Concordia (NE) 49 20 Northwestern (MN) 41 0 Midland 30 19 Huron 46 7 SDSM&T 37 2 Dakota State 45 7 Dakota Wesleyan 34 15 Black Hills 56 38 Dakota State 40 3 Westmar 41 7 Hastings 41 23 U of Mary 17 42

OPPONENT USF OPP Concordia (NE) 58 6 Jamestown (ND) 42 12 Midland 49 29 Huron 50 14 Westmar 20 13 Dakota State 54 7 Black Hills 52 7 SDSM&T 8 6 Neb. Wesleyan 65 30 Dakota Wesleyan 55 16 U of Mary 56 19 Northwestern (IA) 52 21 Evangel (MO) 28 22 Western Washington47 25 636 227 1996 NAIA National Champions

105

USF ALL-TIME RESULTS 1997

11-2

OPPONENT USF OPP Concordia (NE) 20 13 Jamestown (ND) 14 15 Midland 56 21 Huron 56 12 Westmar 56 34 Dakota State 26 0 Black Hills 45 19 SDSM&T 69 26 Neb. Wesleyan 35 13 Dakota Wesleyan 50 21 Ottawa (KS) 57 14 Jamestown (ND) 29 6 Willamette (ORE) 7 17 520 211

1998

8-3

OPPONENT USF OPP Hastings 20 21 Northwesten (IA) 23 27 Dakota Wesleyan 42 20 Huron 49 28 Mt Scenario (WI) 68 19 Dakota State 41 0 Black Hills 51 21 SDSM&T 61 17 Neb. Wesleyan 28 10 U of Mary 29 25 Olivet (ILL) 34 37 446 225

1999

5-4

OPPONENT USF OPP Hastings 14 25 Northwestern (IA) 18 19 Dakota Wesleyan 44 12 Huron 42 21 Mt Scenario (WI) 27 20 Dakota State 47 21 Black Hills 15 14 SDSM&T 38 27 Neb. Wesleyan 6 10 251 169

2000

6-4

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota State 38 20 Hastings 36 20 Concordia (NE) 24 43 No West OKLA ST 27 50 Midland 26 13 Dana 57 6 Northwestern (IA) 28 35 Dakota Wesleyan 60 0 Neb. Wesleyan 50 7 Doane 7 24 353 218

2001

12-2

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota State 40 14 Hastings 2 5 19 Concordia (NE) 14 17 No West OKLA ST 48 20 Midland 38 0 Dana 52 31 Northwestern (IA) 61 6 Dakota Wesleyan 45 14 Neb. Wesleyan 24 14 Doane 22 14 U of Mary 27 21 (ot) Concordia (NE) 34 0 Benedictine (KS) 40 6 Georgetown (KY) 27 49 497 204 2001 GPAC Title & National Championship Runner-Up

106

2002

12-1

2003

12-1

OPPONENT USF OPP Huron 37 10 Doane 27 0 Hastings 16 6 Concordia (NE) 35 3 Morningside 38 9 Midland 41 7 Dana 63 19 Northwestern (IA) 48 14 Dakota Wesleyan 49 7 Neb. Wesleyan 24 14 Kansas Wesleyan 45 7 U of Mary 13 10 Carroll (MT) 17 20 453 126 2002 GPAC Title & National Semifinalists OPPONENT USF OPP Neb. Wesleyan 23 18 Dakota Wesleyan 34 29 Concordia (NE) 38 14 Hastings 47 27 Northwestern (IA) 30 17 Dana 47 7 Midland 24 9 Briar Cliff 62 6 Morningside 38 13 Doane 21 13 Benedictine (KS) 24 21 Northwestern (IA) 33 7 No West OKLA ST 13 16 434 19 2003 GPAC Title & National Semifinalists

2004

11-1

OPPONENT USF OPP Neb. Wesleyan 20 14 Dakota Wesleyan 63 17 Concordia (NE) 30 13 Hastings 43 15 Northwestern (IA) 17 3 Dana 64 13 Midland 72 14 Briar Cliff 46 28 Morningside 16 7 Doane 45 10 Tabor College 72 11 Azusa Pacific 3 24 491 169

2005

11-2

OPPONENT USF OPP Concordia (NE) 14 7 Hastings 42 21 Briar Cliff 50 14 Dana 53 22 Midland Luteran 27 17 Northwestern (IA) 19 14 Morningside 26 27 Doane 39 0 Neb. Wesleyan 41 7 Dakota Wesleyan 60 9 Saint Xavier (Ill.) 31 28 Tabor College 48 13 Carroll College 0 55 450 234 2005 GPAC Title & National quarterfinalists

2006

14-0

2007

13-1

OPPONENT USF OPP Concordia (NE) 49 7 Hastings College 32 0 Briar Cliff 41 0 Dana 51 17 Midland Lutheran 50 3 Northwestern (IA) 17 14 Morningside 24 0 Doane 51 7 Neb. Wesleyan 52 0 Dakota Wesleyan 41 0 Jamestown (ND) 48 10 Morningside 37 7 Missouri Valley 25 18 St. Francis (Ind.) 23 19 541 102 2006 GPAC Title and Second National Championship OPPONENT USF OPP Dana 50 6 Midland Lutheran 69 3 Northwestern (IA) 44 20 Morningside 34 28 Doane 51 0 Neb. Wesleyan 49 7 Dakota Wesleyan 50 16 Concordia (NE) 48 3 Hastings 54 0 Briar Cliff 49 15 NW Okla. State 35 7 St. Xavier (IL) 49 7 Missouri Valley 11 10 Carroll College 9 17 602 139 2007 GPAC Title and National Runner-Up

2008

14-0

OPPONENT USF OPP Neb. Wesleyan 35 0 Dana 70 0 Hastings 30 17 Concordia (NE) 47 0 Doane 37 7 Briar Cliff 42 0 Dakota Wesleyan 38 0 Northwestern (IA) 19 0 Dordt 34 2 Morningside 34 31 Saint Ambrose 28 0 Langston 50 13 St. Francis (IN) 24 6 Carroll College 23 7 511 83 2008 GPAC Title and Third National Championship

2009

15-0

2010

13-1

2011

5-4

2012

9-2

OPPONENT USF OPP Neb. Wesleyan 44 3 Dana 76 3 Hastings 42 19 Concordia (NE) 80 0 Doane 64 0 Briar Cliff 41 8 North Dakota 28 13 Dakota Wesleyan 59 7 Northwestern (IA) 49 14 Dordt College 58 0 Morningside 49 21 Minot State 62 21 Morningside 49 21 St. Xavier 48 6 Lindenwood 25 22 775 158 2009 GPAC Title and Fourth National Championship

OPPONENT USF OPP Northwestern (IA) 41 24 Midland 37 7 Doane 66 13 Hastings 34 10 Neb.Wesleyan 44 0 Briar Cliff 66 21 Morningside 28 3 DWU 63 3 Dordt 49 0 Concordia 44 7 NW Okla. St 33 14 Mckendree 27 7 MidAmer. Naz. 38 0 Carroll 7 10 577 119 2010 GPAC Title and National Runner-Up OPPONENT USF OPP Washburn 17 33 NW Mo. State 17 52 McNeese State 17 31 Minot State 38 23 William Jewell 35 10 Black Hills 44 20 SDSM&T 71 0 Minot State 29 10 North Dakota 13 15 281 194 OPPONENT USF OPP St. Cloud State 32 19 MSU Moorhead 45 10 Bemidji State 21 5 SMSU 41 22 Winona State 9 10 Concordia-St. Paul 31 23 Augustana 32 31 Upper Iowa 54 41 Minnesota State 13 27 Wayne State 24 14 302 202

COUGAR FOOTBALL • ALL-TIME RESULTS

ALL-TIME RECORD Opponent Wins Losses Ties First Meeting Last Meeting Augustana*** 3 18 0 1916 2012 Azusa Pacific 0 1 0 2004 2004 Bemidji State*** 2 1 0 1982 2012 Benedictine (KS) 2 0 0 1997 2001 Bethel 3 13 0 1947 1977 Black Hills State 12 19 1 1927 2011 Briar Cliff 8 0 0 2003 2010 Buena Vista 0 5 1 1929 1940 Carleton 1 0 0 1984 1984 Carroll College 1 4 0 2002 2010 Chadron 0 1 0 1962 1962 Colorado College 0 1 0 1976 1976 Columbus College 1 3 0 1920 1924 Concordia (MN)*** 6 0 0 1973 2012 Concordia (NE) 19 11 0 1961 2010 Dakota State 24 9 0 1970 2001 Dakota Wesleyan 35 43 1 1915 2010 Dana 18 8 0 1960 2009 Doane 11 2 1 1990 2010 Dordt 3 0 0 2008 2010 Drake 0 1 0 1987 1987 Eastern Normal 7 0 0 1928 1940 Estherville JC 1 1 0 1935 1936 Evangel (MO) 1 0 0 1996 1996 Ft. Dodge 1 0 0 1935 1935 General Beadle 10 9 1 1947 1969 Georgetown (KY) 0 1 0 2001 2001 Hastings 14 5 0 1949 2010 Huron 22 27 5 1926 1999 Jamestown 4 2 0 1975 2006 Kansas Wesleyan 1 0 0 2002 2002 Langston 1 0 0 2008 2008 Lindenwood 1 0 0 2009 2009 Madison College 1 3 1 1924 1930 Martin Luther 2 0 0 1972 1973 Mayville State 2 2 0 1938 1987 Mckendree 1 0 0 2010 2010 McNeese State 0 1 0 2011 2011 MidAmer. Nazerene 1 0 0 2010 2010 Midland Luthern 21 12 1 1960 2010 Minot State*** 4 1 0 1994 2012 Minnesota State*** 1 2 0 1936 2012

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ ALL-TIME RECORD

Opponent Wins Losses Ties First Meeting Last Meeting Missouri Valley 2 0 0 2006 2007 Morningside 9 3 0 1937 2010 Morris Branch 0 2 0 1963 1964 MSU Moorhead*** 1 0 0 2012 2012 Mt. Scenario (WI) 2 0 0 1998 1999 Nebraska Wesleyan 14 2 0 1984 2010 North Dakota 1 1 0 2009 2011 Northern Normal 0 2 0 1922 1923 Northern State University 2 8 0 1928 1958 Northwest Oklahoma St. 3 2 0 2000 2010 Northwestern (IA) 19 26 0 1960 2010 Northwestern (MN) 6 3 1 1980 1995 Northwest Missouri State 0 1 0 2011 2011 Olivet (IL) 0 1 0 1998 1998 Ottawa 1 0 0 1997 1997 Parsons 0 1 0 1950 1950 Peru State 0 2 0 1986 1987 Pipestone 1 0 0 1915 1915 Sheldon 2 3 0 1927 1932 South Dakota 0 4 0 1902 1936 South Dakota, Springfield 6 5 0 1973 1983 South Dakota Mines 17 18 1 1927 2011 Southern Normal 5 15 2 1924 1959 Southwest Minnesota*** 2 3 0 1968 2012 St. Ambrose 1 0 0 2008 2008 St. Cloud State 1 0 0 2012 2012 St. Francis 2 0 0 2006 2008 St. Xavier 2 0 0 2005 2007 Tabor College 2 0 0 2004 2005 Trinity College 0 0 1 1916 1916 University of Mary*** 6 3 0 1988 2002 Upper Iowa 1 0 0 2012 2012 Valley City State 4 3 0 1972 1993 Washburn 0 1 0 2011 2011 Wayne State*** 1 0 0 2012 2012 Western Union 1 6 0 1932 1947 Western Washington 1 0 0 1996 1996 Westmar 15 22 1 1931 1997 Williamette (OR) 0 1 0 1997 1997 William Jewell College 1 0 0 2011 2011 Winona State*** 0 1 0 2012 2012 Worthington 1 2 0 1937 1949 Yankton 9 43 3 1919 1984 York 1 2 0 1951 1953

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