2012 Sioux Falls Football Guide by USF Athletics

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Table of Contents.................................................1 Media Information..............................................2 COACHING STAFF Profiles.................................................................4-9 Support Staff......................................................10 2012 SEASON OUTLOOK Offense.........................................................12 Defense........................................................13 Special Teams.............................................14 Roster......................................................15-16 STUDENT-ATHLETES Returners: Seniors.............................................19-28 Juniors..............................................29-32 Sophomores...................................33-34 Redshirt Freshmen......................35-37 Newcomers..................................................................37-50 2011 SEASON IN REVIEW Washburn..............................................53 NW Missouri State..............................54 McNeese State.....................................55 Minot State...........................................56 William Jewell......................................57 Black Hills State...................................58 SD Mines & Technology....................59 Minot State...........................................60 North Dakota.......................................61 Statistics.................................................62

2012 OPPONENTS St. Cloud State....................................69 MSU Moorhead..................................70 Minot State..........................................71 Bemediji State....................................72 Southwest Minnesota State..........73 Winona State......................................74 Concordia-St. Paul............................75 Augustana...........................................76 Upper Iowa.........................................77 Minnesota State................................78 Wayne State........................................80 USF HISTORY National Championships...................82-85 Records.................................................86-89 Coaches.......................................................90 Cougars in the Pros..................................91 All-Americans............................................92 National Awards........................................93 Conference History.............................95-97 Team Awards.............................................98 All-Time Results..............................100-104

NSIC INFORMATION About......................................................64 Records............................................65-67

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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.: 18-5 (.783)/3 Yrs. Career Record: 44-12 (.786)/4 Yrs. Assistant Head Coach: Robert Tucker Alma Mater/Year: Williamette University ‘97 Team Information 2011 Overall Record: Conference Record/Finish: Lettermen Returning/Lost: Starters Returning: History First game: All-time record: Last Playoff Appearance:

5-4 N/A (Transitional Year) 58/26 16 (8 offense/ 8 defense) 1902 378-390-21 (.479) 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: Dennis Gamble Email: Dennis.Gamble@usiouxfalls.edu Cell Phone: 616-482-9510 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 YouTube 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, Assist. A.D. Compliance/SWA : 331-6652 SID Kortemeyer, Senior Athletic Administrator:331-6656 Dennis Gamble, Sports Information Assistant: 331-6695 Ryan Kuhn, Sales/Marketing Assistant: 331-6695 Laura Hjelm, Office Manager/ Tickets.: 331-6791 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

COUGAR FOOTBALL • MEDIA

COACHES

JED STUGART 3RD SEASON AZUSA PACIFIC ‘94

Energetic and charismatic head coach Jed Stugart begins his third season at the helm of the University of Sioux Falls football program. Stugart was introduced as USF’s 20th head coach on February 20, 2010. Since taking over in 2010, Stugart has guided the Cougars to consecutive winning seasons that were highlighted by 18 victories and an NAIA national championship appearance.    In his first season at USF, Stugart led 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. 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. Cougar linebacker Eric Anderson recorded 17 tackles and was honored as the game’s defensive player of the game for his standout performance. Several other USF football student-athletes collected hardware in 2011. Senior receiver Jon Ryan captured the program’s fourth NAIA Player of the Year award and was also named the 2011 GPAC Player of the Year. Ryan was one of 22 players to receive GPAC all-conference recognition, with six Cougars picking up first team accolades. Coach Stugart came back with a 5-4 mark in 2011, a year that also served as the Cougars’ NCAA D-II provisional season. Even though the squad was ineligible to compete for a conference championship or spot in the postseason, the Cougars tallied several memorable moments and learned firsthand what it takes to compete and win at the NCAA D-II level. Under Stugart’s guidance, the Cougars proved not only that they could compete at the D-II level, but they could put a scare into NCAA Division I opponents. 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. 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. UNLV just missed qualifying for a bowl with a 5-7 record in Mountain West Conference, one of the top mid-major conferences in the country at the NCAA Division I-FBS level.

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 (UNC) 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. A native of Greeley, Colo., Stugart played three seasons at Azusa (Calif.) Pacific 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: 18-5 overall GPAC Championship (2010) NAIA National Runner-Up (2010) University of Nevada Las Vegas (2009-10) Assistant Coach- Linebackers MidAmerica Nazarene (2006-08) Head Coach: 26-7 overall Two postseason 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 • COACH STUGART

ROBERT TUCKER

RYAN GRUBB

ASST. HEAD COACH/SECONDARY/SP. TEAMS - 3RD SEASON WILLIAMETTE ‘97

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR - 5TH SEASON BUENA VISTA ‘99

Robert Tucker is in his third season as the assistant head coach, special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach at the University of Sioux Falls. Tucker had a relatively new secondary in 2011 with just seven returning starters on the defensive side of the ball. However, the play of his young group last season suggested otherwise, as the Cougar defensive backfield picked off 13 passes and batted away 38 attempts. In addition to their ball-hawk skills, his defensive 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. Highlighted by jaw-dropping returns by Michael Hicks, USF special teams enjoyed another very productive season. Tucker’s special teams squad tallied four touchdowns, blocked seven kicks and paved the way for Hicks to set the Cougars’ single-season punt return average (19.5 yards per return). In 2010, the Cougars defensive backfield established itself as one of the best units in the NAIA, ranking 1st in the nation in both pass defense (113.1 yards per game) and pass defense efficiency (75.6). USF recorded 21 interceptions, 60 defended passes and only allowed five passing touchdowns the entire season. Tucker’s defensive backfield played a large role in USF’s national championship run, where they held opposing teams to 98.5 passing yards per game and recorded four interceptions. Tucker also led the Cougars special teams to an outstanding statistical year in 2010. The group blocked four kicks, returned one punt for a touchdown and ranked No. 1 in total punt return yards (528 yards) in the GPAC. Punt returners Adam Lopez (13.4 yards/return) and Michael Hicks (11.5 yards/return) return averages ranked one and two in the GPAC. Hicks earned all-conference honorable mention honors. Tucker joined USF after four seasons at the University of Colorado, where he served as the recruiting coordinator for one season before being promoted to Director of Football Operations, a position he held for three seasons under head coach Dan Hawkins. Tucker has a long history with Hawkins; having played under him at Willamette and been a member of his coaching staff at both Colorado and Boise State. Prior to CU, Tucker spent six seasons at Boise State University, where he began as a defensive graduate assistant before spending 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, assisting with in the Broncos’ 63-13 overall record and five bowl game appearances. While at BSU, Tucker earned a 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, where he specialized in recruiting for the Ducks. Tucker is a 1997 graduate of Willamette University in Oregon, where he earned four letters and as a senior was named a NAIA Honorable Mention All-American at safety.

Ryan Grubb enters his third season as offensive coordinator and fifth overall as a member of the University of Sioux Falls football coaching staff. He spent his first three seasons as the Run Game Coordinator and Offensive Line coach. In 2011, Coach Grubb placed a first-year player under center to lead the Cougar offense. In addition to quarterback, USF replaced several starters including 2011 NAIA Player of the Year Jon Ryan. Grubb’s retooled offense posted 347 total yards per game en route to 281 points last season, an average of 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. The Cougar offense thrived in its first year under the command of Grubb. 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). Senior wide receiver Jon Ryan was named the NAIA Player of the Year and the GPAC Offensive Player of the Year. Coach Grubb steered 15 offensive players to All-GPAC honors, three of which garnered first team accolades. Entering the 2010 season, the USF offense had the tough task of replacing seven starters from the previous season, including the quarterback position. Senior Colorado State University transfer Jon Eastman stepped into the quarterback slot and proceeded to connect with Jon Ryan for 24 touchdowns, setting a school and NAIA record for touchdown receptions in a season. Eastman made his mark in the USF record books by taking over the sixth spot in career touchdowns with 45 touchdown tosses in just one season. The 2009 offensive line provided spectacular blocking for both USF’s running backs and NAIA Player of the Year quarterback Lorenzo Brown en route 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 All-GPAC first team honors, while the Cougars three other starting offensive lineme; Travis Beaver, Kyle Wasson and Casey Peters were placed on either the second team or honorable mention list. The unit only gave up 14 sacks in 15 games. Prior to USF, Grubb coached wide receivers and running backs at South Dakota State University from 2005-06. During that span the Jackrabbits set four team rushing records and had four All-Great West selections, an ESPN All-American and one Hula Bowl selection. Grubb also tutored current Green Bay Packer wide receiver JaRon Harris. Prior to coaching at SDSU, Grubb was the offensive coordinator at Kingsley-Pierson High School in Iowa, where he produced 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 holds a master’s in sports administration from South Dakota State University. Ryan and his wife Amber live in Renner, S.D.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHING STAFF

JON ANDERSON

CASEY MEILE

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR - 10TH SEASON BUENA VISTA ‘00

OFFENSIVE LINE - 3RD SEASON AUGUSTANA ‘02

Jon Anderson will enter his third season as the University of Sioux Falls defensive coordinator and tenth overall with the program. Speed up front and intelligence at the linebacker positions set the tone for Anderson’s defensive group in 2011. USF began last season with several new faces in the line up and under Anderson’s guidance the unit displayed exceptional growth and confidence. The squad allowed just 21.6 points per game, held four opponents to less than 15 points and recorded one shutout. In addition to limited scoring, USF’s third down and stout run defense was pivotal in the team’s success. The Cougars didn’t allow a single 100-yard rusher last season and held opponents to average 113.9 rushing yards per game. A large part of USF’s success last season was also attributed to their ball skills. The Cougars amassed 21 turnovers and returned three for a defensive score. A testament to Anderson’s leadership, many of those game-changing plays were made by firstyear starters. First-year starters Michael Frericks and Robert Virgil combined for eight of the 17 interceptions recorded by the Cougars last season. During Anderson’s first season as defensive coordinator the Cougars maintained a reputation as a hard-hitting and intelligent unit that played a quick style of defense. For the third straight season, USF led the country in scoring defense, allowing 8.5 points per game. USF shutout three opponents, including a 38-0 win over No. 4 MidAmerica Nazarene University in the NAIA playoff semifinal round. Overall, the Cougars held 10 of their 14 opponents to 10 points or less. USF’s defense was also the nation’s top total defense (206.1 ypg) and pass defense (113 ypg), while ranking seventh in rush defense (93.1 ypg) and holding opponents to a 29.7% completion rate on third down, which was eighth-best nationally. Anderson coached a player at each position level to AllGPAC first team recognition with Brandon Koolstra on the defensive line, Dominic Studzinski at linebacker and Dan Schmeichel at defensive back. Seven more Cougars received either second team All-GPAC or honorable mention awards on the defensive side of the ball. Antonio Turner and Eric Anderson both finished in the top-4 in the GPAC in total sacks. Turner’s six sacks and Anderson’s five sacks helped USF to a conference-leading 34 total sacks on the season. Previously, Anderson served as the Cougars’ special teams coordinator and linebackers coach for eight seasons. During that span he tutored 18 all-conference and six All-American performers. Prior to USF, Anderson was the linebackers and special teams coach for the Dakota State Trojans in 2001. Anderson played four years at Buena Vista University (Iowa), where he also began his coaching career as his alma mater’s secondary coach for the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Anderson earned a master’s degree from South Dakota State University in 2003. Jon and his wife, Amanda, have two sons, Trevor and Tyce.

Casey Meile enters his third season as the offensive line coach at the University of Sioux Falls. Meile’s offensive line played a key role in an Cougar offense that posted 31.2 points per game last season, 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. In Meile’s first season, he had the challenge of replacing three starters from the 2009 championship team. With a different look up front, the Cougars’ passing attack climbed to a national rank of No. 2 in total scoring offense (577) and No. 8 in scoring average (41.2 points per game). Offensive linemen Kyle Wasson and Casey Peters earned all-confernce recognition, while Kyle also received NAIA honorable mention All-American consideration. 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 from 2006-07. In 2007, the Missouri Southern offensive line produced a total of 2,071 rushing yards, averaging 188.3 yards per game and 4.5 yards per rush while allowing only 17 sacks. 2007 marked the first winning season (6-5) at Missouri Southern in more than a decade. 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 (119th overall) 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. Prior to 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, where he coached the offensive line and tight ends for the Bearcats from 2003-04. In 2003, the Bearcats shared the MIAA conference championship and advanced to the NCAA DII playoff quarterfinals before falling to the eventual national runner-up Pittsburg State in 2004. A three-year football letterwinner at Augustana College, Meile was a NCC All-Conference and NCC Academic All-Conference Honorable Mention selection in 2002. A 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 have a daughter Ella and son Peyton.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHING STAFF

JARED SCHWANZ

ISAIAH JACKSON

DEFENSIVE LINE - 4TH SEASON MINNESOTA STATE ‘08

DEFENSIVE LINE - 3RD SEASON SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ‘10

Jared Schwanz is in his fourth season as the University of Sioux Falls defensive line coach. USF graduated several key contributors from the previous year’s defensive line and Schwanz was forced to start/rotate mostly first-year players, but lack of experience up front was not an issue in 2011. USF’s defensive front gladly accepted the challenge and responded with 21 tackles for loss (95 yards), 12 sacks and three fumbles. Aggressive play in the trenches limited opponents to an average of 21.6 points per game and held four opponents to less than 15 points. In addition to limited scoring, pressure up the middle prevented the possibility of a single 100-yard rusher last season, as the Cougars held gave up 113.9 rushing yards per game. The 2010 season presented Schwanz with the challenge of replacing two starters from a talented defensive line. Schwanz’s line responded well, helping the Cougar defense to post a No. 1 national ranking in scoring defense (8.5 points per game), pass defense (113 yards per game) and total yards allowed (206.1 yards per game). Under Schwanz’s tutelage, Antonio Turner, Brandon Koolstra and Jordan Carlson were named GPAC all-conference, while Koolstra received All-American honors. In 2009, Schwanz coached three All-GPAC performers and one All-American. That season, the defensive line helped the Cougar defense to a No. 1 national ranking in scoring defense (10.5 points per game) and total yards (210.5 yards per game), and a No. 4 ranking in rushing (63.8 yards per game) and pass defense (146.7 yards per game). The Cougars’ 34 sacks was ninth-best in the nation. Before joining USF’s coaching staff, Schwanz served as the defensive line coach at Southwest Minnesota State University in 2008. Schwanz played defensive line for two seasons at Minnesota State, Mankato and was a two-time member of the North Central Conference academic team. He spent the 2007 season as the defensive line and tight ends coach at MSU. Schwanz is a native of St. James, Minn.

Isaiah Jackson enters his third season with the University of Sioux Falls football coaching staff and his first year as the assistant defensive line coach. Jackson served the past two seasons as the Cougars’ linebackers coach. Jackson’s linebacker unit was the heart and soul of the 2011 Cougar defense. Under his guidance, USF’s starting backers combined for 226 tackles, ranking 1-2-3-7 in the final statistics. The quartet also added 30 tackles for loss and two interceptions. USF’s pressure between the tackles didn’t allow a single 100-yard rusher last season and held opponents to an average of only 113.9 rushing yards per game. In 2011, the Cougars allowed 21.6 points per game, held four opponents to less than 15 points and recorded a shutout win over South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. In 2010, Jackson mentored three GPAC all-conference performers and one NAIA All-American. USF’s defense concluded the season ranked No. 1 nationally in scoring defense (8.5 points per game), pass defense (113 yards per game) and total yards (206.1 yards per game). Jackson also coached the Cougars linebacker unit to an exceptional performance in the 2010 NAIA National Championship game, where sophomore middle linebacker Eric Anderson recorded 17 tackles and two sacks to receive defensive player of the game honors. Jackson was a four-year letterwinner as a linebacker at South Dakota State University. During his tenure, he played in 44 games where he totaled 157 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss. Jackson also tallied forced four fumbles and three sacks for the Jackrabbits. In addition to being an all-region football player during his prep days at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz., Jackson was a state champion in track and field. Jackson received a master’s degree in education from the University of Sioux Falls in May of 2012.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHING STAFF

AL HANSEN

DUSTAN HOVORKA

KICKING - 14TH SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘87

WIDE RECEIVERS/RECRUITING COORDINATOR - 3RD SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘07

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. Hansen continued to sharpen the skills of USF standout kicker/punter Braden Wieking last season. Wieking finished the year second in scoring with 53 points, converting 8 of 12 field goal attempts and 29 of 32 extra points. However, Wieking’s greatest improvements came in his punting. Under Hansen’s guidance, 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 kWieking to All-GPAC honorable mention, GPAC and NAIA Player of the Week (9/13) and NAIA All-American honorable mention recognition. Wieking was second on the No.1 nationally ranked Cougars in scoring with 118 points. He converted 15 of 25 FG’s and made 73 of 74 PAT’s to set a new NAIA record with 162 consecutive PAT’s conversions. In 2009, Hansen tutored kicker Braden Wieking to All-GPAC honorable mention honors as a true freshman. After missing his first point-after-touchdown attempt, Wieking was successful on his remaining 100 attempts, ending the season 100 of 101, a school record. Wieking was also 13 of 17 on field goals. During the NAIA national championship game, Wieking was 2 for 2 on PATS and converted field goals of 37, 41 and a career-long 42 yards. Wieking was named the offensive player of the game for his efforts. Wieking also averaged 37.4 yards per punt with a long of 55 yards. Hansen also guided kicker Matt Lindgren to a All-GPAC second team spot in 2008. In 2004, he coached punter Mike Boen and kicker T.C. Fraser to All-American seasons. Hansen played collegiately at the USF, where in 1987 he averaged 40.3 yards per punt and earned all-conference and honorable mention All-American honors.

Dustan Hovorka enters his third season as the University of Sioux Falls wide receivers coach and second as the recruiting coordinator. USF’s receiving core reloaded in 2011 and had another productive season under Hovorka’s direction. Led by Michael Hicks and Jeremiah Oates, who averaged 17.7 and 14.3 yards per catch, respectively, USF’s receiving unit combined to average 14 yards per reception which resulted in several game-changing plays last season. In 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 ranked No. 1 nationally in scoring (144 points) and No. 3 in receptions (81) and total yards (1,430). His performance on the gridiron earned him GPAC Offensive Player of the Year, College Fanz Offensive Player of the Year and NAIA Player of the Year honors. In total, Hovorka tutored three All-GPAC 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 a catalyst of USF’s run to the 2006 NAIA national championship. Hovorka was a three time NAIA All-American and recorded 1,000 receiving yards in each of his four college seasons. Following his career as a Cougar, Hovorka spent six seasons as a standout receiver with the IFL’s Sioux Falls Storm. He retired in 2011 to become a full-time coach with the Cougars.

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHING STAFF

RICK THOMAS

JON EASTMAN

ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE BACKS - 2ND SEASON COLORADO ‘11

TIGHT ENDS - 1ST SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘11

Rick Thomas enters his second season as the assistant defensive backs coach. USF defensive backs flourished during Thomas’s first season on staff. The Cougar defensive backfield accounted for 13 interceptions and 38 defended passes. 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. Consistent tackling and run support was also provided by the secondary. Each of the starting four defensive backs ranked in the team’s top-10 in tackles 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 Buffaloes’ top-15 rated recruiting class in 2008. Thomas served as a camp counselor for CU’s summer football camps from 2009-2011. As counselor, he mentored fourth through eighth grade athletes, developing their basic skills and fundamentals. A native of Hermosa Beach, Calif., Thomas prepped at Mira Costa High School (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) where he lettered in football. Thomas received a bachelor’s of art degree in history from the University of Colorado in May of 2011.

Jon Eastman begins his first season as the University of Sioux Falls tight ends coach. 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 game. While he was under center, USF’s offense ranked third nationally in scoring (577 pts) and fourth in passing offense (3,821 yds). They also dominated the conference ranks, where USF held first-place rankings in passing (271.5 ypg), scoring (41.2 ppg), and total offense (432.6 ypg). During the 2010 season, Eastman made his mark on USF history by taking over the No. 6 spot in career touchdowns with 45 touchdown passes. Eastman was named first-team all-GPAC and a College Fanz All-American. Prior to USF, Eastman played the 2009 season at Colorado State University. In 2007, Eastman led Snow College (Utah) to a National Junior College Athletic Association championship apperance. Eastman prepped at Hillcrest (Utah) where he was named the regional offensive player of the year. He was also a recipient of the U.S. Army Scholar Athlete award and served as team captain. Eastman received his bachelor’s in business administration and public accounting from the University of Sioux Falls in December of 2011. Jon reside in Sioux Falls with his wife, Jagen.

BRANDON ANDERSEN

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS/VIDEO COORDINATOR - 1ST SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘11 Brandon Andersen enters his first season as outside linebackers coach and video coordinator for the University of Sioux Falls. Andersen recently concluded 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 was also a member of the USF squad that went 34-1 en route to two national championships and three consecutive NAIA National Championship appearances. Andersen received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Sioux Falls in December of 2011. A native of Marion, S.D., Brandon prepped at Marion (S.D.). His brother, Blake, also played linebacker for the Cougars.

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CASEY PETERS

RUNNING BACKS/ASSISTANT RECRUITING - 1ST SEASON SIOUX FALLS ‘11 Casey Peters enters his first season as the running backs coach and assistant recruiting coordinator at the University of Sioux Falls. Prior to joining the coaching staff, Peters put together an outstanding 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 graduated from USF with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in December of 2011. The Little Rock, Iowa native prepped at George-Little Rock (Iowa), where he was named all-state and all-conference.

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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 oversees all aspects of athletic training and strength and conditioning for all sports at USF. 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). Head Athletic Trainer/ Strength and Conditioning Coach

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The USF offense officially returns eight starters, including most of the key players from last season’s squad that averaged more than 30 points and nearly 350 yards of total offense per game. Gone are wide receivers Tony Benedetto and Michael Hicks, tight end Spenser Sailors and OL Casey Peters. Led by a core of seniors that includes quarterback Taylor Perkins, wide receiver Jeremiah Oates and running backs Kristian Porter and Jordan Taylor, the Cougars return 96 percent of their rushing yards, 100 percent of their passing yards and 57 percent of their receiving yards from a year ago. Many consider the one-two punch of Porter and Taylor as good as any running back tandem in the NSIC. Quarterback: Senior Taylor Perkins returns for his second season as the signal-caller for the Cougars. After starting the 2011 campaign as the backup to then-sophomore Carrington Hanna, Perkins got the starting nod when the Cougars traveled to Lake Charles, La., to face FCS program McNeese State. He threw for 146 yards with a score and added another 44 yards with his feet to spark a second half comeback bid against the Cowboys before being knocked out of the game with a hip injury in the fourth quarter. In four starts, Perkins recorded 823 passing yards with an 11-3 TD/INT ratio for a passer rating of 146.1. He also ran for 220 yards with a pair of scores and notched USF’s longest run of the season; a 40-yard scramble versus Minot State (10/29). There’s no question about who’s starting behind center, but the Cougars’ depth at quarterback is strong. Junior Carrington Hanna (785 yards, 7 TD) will likely take snaps in the Wildcat, but redshirt freshman Calvin Jacobson is listed as the number two QB.

Receivers: Senior Jeremiah Oates (nine TDs, 373 yards) will be the top receiving target for Perkins this year and is a bonafide playmaker on the outside. Listed at 6-3, 180 pounds and blessed with excellent leaping ability and surprising speed, Oates is a load for any defensive back to handle. Last season Oates tied for first on the team in receptions (26) and was fourth in all-purpose yards (402). There looks to be an audition for the second and third options at receiver when camp opens up. Hanna, who made switch from quarterback to wide receiver for the final three games of 2011, hauled in six catches for 71 yards and a touchdown. He is also regarded as the best blocking wide receiver on the squad. Senior Brock Madsen (135 yards) saw action in every game last season. Darren Neely, Tyler Ollerich and Garrett Shutt will make the unit more competitive as they push for playing time in 2012. Stugart also believes that junior college transfer Michael Lindsey’s speed in the open field will make him a dangerous receiver and a YAC guy. Lindsey had 49 receptions for 542 yards and seven scores with the 2011 Mid Empire and Central Division Bowl champion American River College (Calif.) Beavers. Incoming freshmen such as Josh Angulo, Erik Albeck and Damian Woods will certainly get a strong look in August.

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Running Backs: Perkins will have a number of talented running backs lined up behind him. The unselfish tandem of redshirt senior Kristian Porter and senior Jordan Taylor will pound the ball week in and week out. Hanna (375 rushing yards in 2011) is also expected to get his touches. Porter (1,485 career yards, 11 TDs) is approaching the 2,000 yards career mark and looks to break into the USF top-10 all-time career rushing list. The Hawarden, Iowa native only carried the ball 28 times last year before a broken foot in the McNeese State game sidelined him for the rest of the season. Taylor worked hard in the weight room coming into last season and proved to durable enough to tote the rock in Porter’s absence, as he tallied three games of 20+ carries. He ran roughshod over the Yellowjacket defense with a 27 carry/148 yards/touchdown performance in the win over Black Hills State. With the heavy pounding the running backs receive in NSIC, it’s good to have a stable of running backs to share some of the pain of the running game. The Cougars have a den, so to speak, of lettermen ready for some action in the backfield. Mitch Dunbar and Dakota Fiene will battle for reps this fall. Freshman Brady Rose is slated to join the squad this fall.

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Offensive line: the offensive line was the biggest question for the Cougars coming into last season and the big fellas responded to the challenge. The unit plowed the way for 1,655 rushing yards (166 per game) and 12 touchdowns. Cougar backs hit the 140-yard mark in six of nine games last season, including a 281-yard field day in USF’s 71-0 whitewash of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. While the pass protection slipped by the slimmest of margins (one sack per 13 dropbacks, down from 12.9 in 2010), the running game improved (4.8 yards per carry, up from 4.4). Right tackle Casey Peters must be replaced, but four starters are back for 2012. The loss of Peters, a four-year starter on the line, will be a blow to the group’s continuity and leadership but the all-conference performer has joined Stugart’s staff as a graduate assistant. The battle at center is between senior Corey DeBey and junior Sam Dooyema. DeBey made two starts at center last season but also logged eight starts in 2010, after he slid over from left guard for the game versus Morningside (10/16/10). Dooyema has been a serviceable player since arriving on campus but made a strong impression on the USF coaching staff in the spring. The new center will be flanked on one side by senior Jared Vlotho and on the other side by sophomore JT Surgant. Vlotho career starts at right guard and received First Team All-Dakota transition team honors. Surgant joined the squad this spring after red-shirting for his freshman season at the University of NebraskaOmaha. Erick Marquez started every game last season at left tackle and will look to be one of the anchors of this year’s unit.

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Sophomore Derek Delaney also transferred to USF after taking a redshirt at UNO last year, and the 6’5 Nebraska native is slated to start at right tackle. Junior college transfer Ethan Smith joined the squad in the spring and made progress as he learned to compete at the NCAA D-II level. He was an All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College honorable mention selection last season and is penciled in as a reserve guard entering the fall. Jordan McCollough and 6’ 8 Black Hills State transfer Shane Hyronimus will also compete for playing time. The cupboard was replenished with the Cougars’ 2012 signing class and a host of newcomers will try to make the difficult transition from prep offensive lineman to the NSIC this fall. The coaches have identified Evan Colfack and Jeff Myles as two of the most physically ready to contribute this fall. Others who will compete but may need a little more time to develop include Stephen Arnold, Mike Cruciotti, Terry Huber, Max Koehn, Ethen Sorensen and Trevor Wescott. Impact Newcomer on Offense: Few players had as prolific a senior season as Roosevelt wide receiver Josh Angulo. The 6-foot, 190-pound receiver racked up 1,087 yards and 13 touchdowns during his senior campaign with the Roughriders. Angulo also returned two punts to paydirt and snared six interceptions; three that became pick 6’s. Angulo saved his best game for last; burning the Warrior defense for 187 yards and two touchdowns to lead Roosevelt to a 31-17 win and the state title over defending champion Washington. Angulo was named the Joe Robbie Most Valuable Player and Most Outstanding Back of the 11-AA championship game. His other postseason hardware included 1st team all-state, Argus Elite 45 and a Gatorade South Dakota Boys Football Player of the Year nomination.

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Linebackers: There are some clear-cut assets on this Cougar team, but perhaps the brightest strength is the linebacker corps. The Cougars lost two-year starter Brandon Andersen to graduation but with the returning senior trio of ILB Eric Anderson (58 tackles, six TFL, one sack, one INT), OLB Nick Bonte (56 tackles, 12 TFL, two sacks, three forced fumbles) and ILB Matt White (80 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 INT), the Cougars are not going to be fun to run the ball on and should provide ample pressure on opposing quarterbacks. When practice begins in August, there figures to be a fierce competition for the Cougars’ vacant OLB position with junior Ryan Adams and Sierra College transfer John Talbot battling for the final spot. Redshirt freshmen Clint Wilson, Cameron Ostrum and Carter Ahlers will rotate in behind the starters and also see time on special teams. Defensive Backs: In terms of the secondary, the group bears a strong resemblance to its 2011 counterpart. Anderson’s unit is experienced with both starting safeties and one cornerback with starting experience returning. The starting senior safety duo of Michael Frericks and Robert Virgil return and will be supported by Thad Campbell, Adam Heck and Bo Bearshield. With a year of starting experience under his belt, Frericks should make even more plays while becoming a greater vocal leader on the field. He posted career-highs in tackles, interceptions, and passes defended last season to earn a spot on the All-Dakota Transitional second team. Frericks enters his final Cougar campaign six tackles shy of the century mark.

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MICHAEL FRERICKS

Lightning quick and All-Dakota Transition first team selection Robert Virgil is penciled in as the other safety. He led the Cougars in interceptions (5) and passes deflected (8). He also had two pick 6’s, two fumble recoveries and finished fourth on the squad in total tackles (48). Campbell saw backfield and special teams action in seven games in 2011 and could earn a starting role this season. He recorded five tackles (1 TFL) and his first career interception in the Cougars’ win against South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (10/22). Heck logged minutes in every game last season and led the Cougars with three interceptions in 2010. The Cougars will be without the services of two-year starting corner Angelo Pree (75 tackles/ 2 INT/11 BU/13 PD/4 BK in two seasons) but have five capable cornerbacks who will compete at the field cornerback spot. Incumbent senior Brett Jensen is a capable player who Coach Anderson expects to have a banner final campaign. The Viborg native recorded 23 tackles last year, including 2.5 TFL, forced one fumble and picked off a pass in the Cougars’ home win against William Jewell (10/1). In the mix for the open slot are sophomore Ryan Graber, redshirt freshman John Tidwell and junior college transfer Aaron Hanna. Hanna twice garnered first team all-conference honors at Sacramento City College and finished his junior college career with five interceptions, three forced fumbles, 88 tackles and 41 PBU’s. Graber served as a reserve defensive back and special teams member for the Cougars last season. He saw action in all nine games and tallied 10 tackles, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick during his redshirt freshman campaign. Jon Anderson’s defensive front was certainly a bright spot last season, as the unit led the charge with 20 sacks, while holding opponents to 113.9 yards per game on the ground, which would have been the 23rd-best mark in the NCAA D-II last season. Only two NSIC teams gave up fewer yards than USF did in 2011: Minnesota State-Mankato (101.57) and Bemidji State (110.5). The Cougars only return one starter on the line but with a bevy of highly touted newcomers expected on campus this fall, position battles will be hard-fought. Expectations are high for sophomore Michael Tolkamp. Tolkamp took advantage of an increased role in the defensive line rotation last season, finishing his redshirt freshman campaign with 16 tackles (one TFL), one sack and a pass breakup. He recorded at least two tackles in each of the final seven contests with a season-high four tackles in the win against William Jewell (10/1). Junior college transfer Devin Flescher is in the mix and the coaching staff believes that he has the potential to make an early impact. The former Butte College Roadrunner tallied 31 tackles (nine TFL) and 4.5 sacks in 2011. Senior Corey Hartley and Sacramento City College transfer Brock Murdock also figure to wage a battle for one of the starting spots.

Hartley is a fifth-year end that has seen action in 13 career games. A steady contributor throughout his Cougar career, Hartley posted three tackles and two assists in seven games last season. Brock Murdock arrives in Sioux Falls after two solid campaigns at Sacramento City College, where he charted 36 tackles (5 TFL), four sacks and a fumble recovery in two seasons with the Panthers. The man in the middle is a two-player battle between sophomore Jarrett Grabbe and junior college transfer Jerry Brady (American River College). Grabbe worked his way into valuable minutes last season after taking a redshirt year as a freshman at UNO in 2010. Brady recorded 31 tackles (11 TFL), five sacks and one forced fumble in two seasons with the Beavers and also anchored a line that allowed just 62.5 rushing yards per game in 2011. Impact Newcomers on Defense: There’s multi-purpose backs, and then there’s multi-purpose athletes, and Pomona (Arvada, Colo.) running back Dylan Carter definitely falls into the latter category. An “Under the Radar” pick by ESPN HS, Carter last season rushed for four touchdowns, booted two field goals and converted six extra-points, scoring 36 total points in Pomona’s 48-14 win against Fairview. Denver Post writer Neil Devlin quipped that “it was as if Carter was playing a video game . . . by himself,” after the 6-foot, 197-pounder ran 26 times for 142 yards and three touchdowns in Pomona’s 28-0 win versus Ralston Valley. He also kicked off and was good on four extrapoint conversion kicks. Carter was named the #2 prep athlete in the state by Colorado Football Magazine after he amassed 197 points (22 TDs, five FG, 50 PATs) to go along with All-State, All-Colorado, All-Conference and League Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. The USF coaching staff projects Carter as a defensive back.

Stats to Cheer: 89% Red Zone completion percentage (31-for-35), good enough for top-10 in the NCAA D-II in 2011; kick return average of 24.9 yards (6th in NCAA D-II). Stats to Fear: held opponents to just 38% on third down conversions in 2011 (91st in NCAA D-II). The Cougars also averaged 67.4 yards in penalties per game; only three NSIC squads (University of Mary, Wayne State and Concordia University) averaged more than 60 penalty yards per game. Times are a changin’ for USF Football. The 2012 season for the Cougars was about improvement and development as USF wrapped up its final year as a provisional member of NCAA Division II and is now a full-fledged member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). USF finished 5-4 in 2012, marking the program’s eighteenth-straight season with a .500 or better overall record. The Cougars carried positive momentum going into the offseason, winning five of their last six games after starting the year 0-3 for the first time since 1987 (3-7). The Cougars begin their inaugural NSIC season on Thursday, August 30 with a road game against St. Cloud State University. USF’s first NSIC home game is slated the following weekend (9/8) versus Minnesota State University-Moorhead. The Cougars then travel to Minot to take on the Beavers (9/15), return to the Bob for a two-game homestand with Bemidji State (9/22) and Southwest Minnesota State (9/29), go on the road to face the Winona State Warriors (10/6) and host Concordia University (10/13). October 22 is the date that fans have circled on their calendars, as USF will make the short trek to Augustana College to renew their long-lost rivalry. The squads first clashed on the gridiron in 1916 (Sioux Falls College won 46-0) and last met in 1986 (a 20-0 Augustana victory). Augustana holds an 18-2 edge all-time over Sioux Falls. The Cougars will wrap up their inaugural NSIC campaign with a home contest versus Upper Iowa (10/27), road game at Minnesota State (11/3) and end the season at home against Wayne State (11/10).

BRADEN WIEKING Special teams: Placekicker and punter Braden Wieking returns for his senior season. The Sioux Falls native will begin the 2012 campaign seventh on USF’s all-time scoring list with 309 points and is on pace to become the Cougars’ career leader in field goals, PATs and career leader for points scored by a kicker. Wieking converted 8 of 12 field goal attempts last season and was also 29 of 32 on extra points. A three-year starter, Wieking is 39 for 54 on field goal attempts in his career (66.7 %) and holds USF’s consecutive points after touchdown record (162). He also averaged 40 yards per punt last year and had 12 punts downed inside the 20. Last season the Cougars ranked 41st in NCAA D-II in net punting (34.3 yards). In the return game, gone is special teams ace Michael Hicks, who last year amassed more than 1500 all purpose yards and six TDs. Coach Stugart is confident Michael Lindsey has the potential to be just as explosive for the Cougars. Lindsey was the top return man at American River College and last season set a new school record with 85-yard return in 2011.

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Name Braden Wieking Carrington Hanna Tyler Ollerich Calvin Jacobson Nick Bonte Damian Woods Taylor Perkins Brett Jensen Jordan Taylor Jeremiah Oates Aaron Hanna Devin Flesher Michael Lindsey Kendrick Celestine Garrett Rowe Adam Heck Thomas Marshall Solomon St. Pierre Robert Virgil Mitch Dunbar Jordan Johnson Garrett Shutt Bo Bearshield John Tidwell Darren Neely Ryan Graber Joseph Hlushak Dakota Fiene Cameron Ostrom Clint Wilson Joel Martens Matt White Kristian Porter Ryan Adams Zach Lukes Alex Rapp Michael Tolkamp Jonathan Talbot Thad Campbell Michael Frericks Eric Anderson Alex Marquignon Carter Ahlers Ethan Smith Corey DeBey Tyler Swanson Korben Leegaard Derek Delaney Grant Schindler Chris Harris Chris Pettyplace Jared Vlotho Jeffery Myles JT Surgant Shane Hyronimus Erick Marquez Sam Dooyema Evan Colfack Samuel Lantz Jr. Taylor Klein Austin VanHove Jace Bunkers Tait Johannsen Christian Dick Zach Lewallen Jerry Brady

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

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

Wt. 185 215 190 195 195 190 210 170 215 180 190 245 170 180 195 180 220 179 180 185 170 200 180 180 185 185 175 175 190 210 175 227 200 200 185 215 220 205 195 185 232 190 185 285 250 286 270 275 230 230 240 295 275 280 300 315 240 265 190 250 235 190 220 199 237 250

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Hometown (Previous School) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Sioux Falls Christian) Streetsboro, Ohio (U Cal Penn.) Presho, S.D. (Lyman) Blue Springs , Mo. (Blue Springs South) Garretson, S.D. (South Dakota State University) Portland, Ore. (Franklin) Mesa, Ariz. (New Mexico State University) Viborg, S.D. (Viborg) South Bend, Ind. (Marshall University) Orangevale, Calif. (Sacramento CC) Sacramento, Calif. (Laguna Creek) Paradise, Calif. (Butte College) Sacramento, Calif. (American River College) Mamou, La (Colorado) Henderson, Nev. (Coronado) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) Jacksonville, Fla. (Reedley ) Wagner, S.D. (Wagner) Elk Grove, Calif. (Sacramento CC) Cambridge , Minn. (Cambridge-Isanti) Spearfish, S.D. (Spearfish) Reno, Nev. (Galena) Gregory, S.D. (Gregory) Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview) Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East) Sioux Falls, S.D. (O’Gorman) Loveland, Colo. (Mountain View) Cottonwood, Minn. (Lakeview) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Piedmont, S.D. (Sturgis Brown) Hartford, S.D. (Tri-Valley) Billing, Mont. (Central CC) Hawarden, Iowa (West Sioux) Douglas , Wyo. (Douglas) Garretson, S.D. (Garretson) South Sioux City, Neb. (South Sioux City) Lawton, Iowa (Lawton Bronson) Grass Valley, Calif. (Sierra College) Platte, S.D. (Platte-Geddes) Crystal Lake, ILL. (Crystal Lake South) Irene, S.D. (Irene-Wakonda) Paris, FR (Sainte-Norie) Flandreau, S.D. (Flandreau) Caney, Kan. (Coffeyville CC) Rock Rapids, Iowa (Central Lyon HS) Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island) Gillette, Wyo. (Campbell County) Neligh, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha) Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa Falls) Ripon, Calif. (Modesto JC) Citrus Heights, Calif. (Mesa Verde) Hawarden, Iowa (West Sioux) Harvey, Ill. (Thornton Township) St. Louis, Mo. (Nebraska-Omaha) Worthing, S.D. (Black Hills State University) Nogales, Ariz. (Pima CC) Luverne, Minn. (Luverne) Kingsley, Iowa (Kingsley-Pierson) Phoenix, Ariz. (Mesa CC) Murrieta, Calif. (Calvary Chapel) Garretson, S.D. (Garretson) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) Wagner, S.D. (Wagner) Greeley, Colo. (University) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) Jackson, Calif. (American River College)

No Name 37 Ryan Adams Tosin Adedeji Alex Aesoph 48 Carter Ahlers Erik Albeck 45 Eric Anderson Josh Angulo Stephen Arnold Kyle Athmann 25 Bo Bearshield 5 Nick Bonte 91 Jerry Brady 86 Jace Bunkers 43 Thad Campbell Dylan Carter 15 Kendrick Celestine 79 Evan Colfack Michael Cruciotti 52 Corey DeBey 56 Derek Delaney 89 Christian Dick 78 Sam Dooyema Matthew Dunbar 22 Mitch Dunbar 30 Dakota Fiene Devin Flesher 44 Michael Frericks 97 Jarrett Grabbe 28 Ryan Graber Richard Guarascio 11 Aaron Hanna 2 Carrington Hanna 58 Chris Harris 96 Cory Hartley Cooper Hausmann 17 Adam Heck 29 Joseph Hlushak Terry Huber Jeremy Hudson 75 Shane Hyronimus 4 Calvin Jacobson 8 Brett Jensen 88 Tait Johannsen 23 Jordan Johnson 81 Taylor Klein Max Koehn Kellen Kramer 80 Samuel Lantz Corbin Lawler 55 Korben Leegaard 90 Zach Lewallen 13 Michael Lindsey Nathan Lucs Isaac Lukes 39 Zach Lukes 77 Erick Marquez 47 Alexandre Marquignon 18 Thomas Marshall 34 Joel Martens 99 Jameel Medlock Chase Montgomery 93 Brock Murdock Jeffery Myles Trey Naasz 27 Darren Neely Tom Nugteren 10 Jeremiah Oates 3 Tyler Ollerich 32 Cameron Ostrom 7 Taylor Perkins

2012-13 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jed Stugart; Asst. Head Coach/Spec. Teams Coor./ Def. Backs Coach: Robert Tucker; Defensive Coordinator: Jon Anderson; Offensive Coordinator: Ryan Grubb; Off. Line Coach: Casey Meile; Def. Line Coach: Jared Schwanz; Def. Line Coach: Isaiah Jackson; Kickers/Punters: Al Hansen; Linebackers: Brandon Andersen; Runninng Backs: Casey Peters; Wide Recievers: Dustan Hovorka; Tight Ends/Recruiting Assistant: Jon Eastman; Defensive Backs: Rick Thomas

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Name Pos. 93 Brock Murdock DE 94 Brock Sinclair DL 96 Cory Hartley DL 97 Jarrett Grabbe DL 99 Jameel Medlock DL Tosin Adedeji WR Alex Aesoph K Erik Albeck WR Josh Angulo WR Stephen Arnold OL Kyle Athmann WR Dylan Carter DB Evan Colfack OL Michael Cruciotti OL Matthew Dunbar DL Richard Guarascio OL Cooper Hausmann DB Terry Huber OL Jeremy Hudson DB Max Koehn OL Kellen Kramer LB Corbin Lawler QB Nathan Lucs LB Isaac Lukes DB Chase Montgomery WR Trey Naasz WR Tom Nugteren DE Aron Peterson TE Levi Riley S Brady Rose RB Mitchell Rosenbloom OL Conor Schoepp LB Andrew Solie LB Ethen Sorensen OL Tommy Stark LB Alex Suker RB Brady Tetzloff DL Trevor Wescott OL Jess Williams LB

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

Pronunciation Key Tosin Adedji (Toe-sin) (ah-dead-ah-G) 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) Tait Johannsen (Jo-hansen) Zach Lewallen (Lew-all-in) 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. 230 220 200 300 250 150 180 195 185 270 170 195 265 275 250 280 175 263 170 265 220 190 197 175 160 215 220 215 200 200 265 205 205 260 210 180 274 260 200

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Hometown (Previous School) Linden, Calif. (Sacramento CC) Gregory, S.D. (Northern State) Rapid City, S.D. (St. Thomas More) Blair, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha) Sacramento, Calif. (Fresno CC) Brooklyn, Minn. (Park Center) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) Glendale, Ariz. (Deer Valley) Bird Island, Minn. (BOLD) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Kingsley, Iowa (Kingsley-Pierson) Elizabeth, Colo. (Regis Jesuit) Indianola, Iowa (Dowling Catholic) Naples, Fla. (Naples) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Tri-Valley) Yankton, S.D. (Yankton) Visalia, Calif. (Kings Christian) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) Rochester, Minn. (Mayo) Tea, S.D. (Tea Area) West Des Moines, Iowa (Waukee) Tea, S.D. (Garretson) Plainview, Minn. (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Lincoln) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) Mankato, Minn. (Mankato East) Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) Cumberland, Wis. (Cumberland) St. Paul, Minn. (St. Paul Johnson) Watertown, S.D. (Watertown) North Platte, Neb. (Maxwell) Beresford, S.D. (Beresford) Muskego, Wis. (Muskego) Apple Valley Minn. (Eastview) Nicollet, Minn. (MN Valley Lutheran) Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) Wall, S.D. (Wall)

Players By State/Country South Dakota- 34 California- 13 Minnesota- 11 Iowa- 7 Colorado- 5 Nebraska- 5 Arizona- 4 Missouri- 4 Wisconsin- 4 Wyoming- 4 Florida- 2 Illinois- 2 Nevada- 2 France- 1 Indiana- 1 Kansas- 1 Louisana- 1 Montana- 1 Ohio- 1 Oregon- 1

No Name Aron Peterson 63 Chris Pettyplace 36 Kristian Porter 40 Alex Rapp Levi Riley Brady Rose Mitchell Rosenbloom 14 Garrett Rowe 57 Grant Schindler Conor Schoepp 24 Garrett Shutt 94 Brock Sinclair 51 Ethan Smith Andrew Solie Ethen Sorensen 19 Solomon St. Pierre Tommy Stark Alex Suker 74 JT Surgant 54 Tyler Swanson 42 Jonathan Talbot 9 Jordan Taylor Brady Tetzloff 26 John Tidwell 41 Michael Tolkamp 84 Austin VanHove 20 Robert Virgil 66 Jared Vlotho Trevor Wescott 35 Matt White 1 Braden Wieking Jess Williams 33 Clint Wilson 6 Damian Woods

Players By Year Senior- 24 Junior- 20 Sophomore- 11 Redshirt Freshmen- 11 Freshmen- 38

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ERIC ANDERSON

#45 Eric Anderson

Middle Linebacker Sr./6-1/232/Irene, S.D. (Irene-Wakonda) 2011: Started all nine games and finished second on the squad with 58 tackles... voted to the All-Dakota Transitional Second Team... surpassed the century career tackle mark following a season-best performance in the home opener against Washburn (9/1) when he recorded 11 solo stops, one interception, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup... now has 153 career tackles... had another double-digit defensive day in the season finale at UND (11/4), wrapping up 10 opponents, with one tackle coming on a loss... finished with one sack and six tackles for a loss (15 yds) on the year. 2010: Had a break-out season during his first year as a starter... played in 14 games and tied for the team lead with 64.5 tackles and four fumble recoveries...recorded 48 solo tackles, 33 assisted tackles, five sacks, two interceptions and forced three fumbles...also made nine stops behind the line of scrimmage....made 12.5 tackles and two sacks to earn Russell Athletic/ NAIA National Championship Defensive Player of the Game honors... All-GPAC honorable mention selection 2009: Played in six games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams ...had 10 tackles, 4.5 for a loss, and one sack 2008: Redshirted...named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year... High School: Team MVP in football and basketball...named two-time all-state honorable mention... three-time first-team all-conference...Argus Leader Elite 45... all-state and four-time all-conference in basketball... Mr. Basketball semi-finalist... honor roll student Personal: Son of Mark and Pat Anderson... has one brother, Brett... elementary education major Individual Career History Career Statistics

#25 Bo Bearshield

Cornerback Sr./5-9/180/Gregory, S.D. (Gregory) 2011: Saw action in one game last season as a reserved defensive back, due in part to early season injury... tallied one tackle 2010: Played in six games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams... recorded one solo tackle, six assists, one TFL and one fumble recovery 2009: A member of the team but did not record any statistics. 2008: Redshirted. High school: Prepped at Gregory... was an Elite 45 honorable mention selection... tabbed all-state as a defensive back... also named all-conference Personal: Has two brothers, Brock and Ben, and one sister, Brandy... computer science major...

Anderson, Eric INTERCEPTIONS

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL TACKLES

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL SACKS

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

6 14 9 29

no. yards

0 2 1 3

td long

0 13 17 30

0 0 0 0

0 8 17 17

avg/r

avg/g

0.0 6.5 17.0 10.0

0.0 0.9 1.9 1.0

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

6 14 9 29

0 0 0 0

0 13 17 30

0.0 0.9 1.9 1.0

total

tfl

blk

6 14 9 29

6 48 46 100

8 33 12 53

14 81 58 153

4.5-6 9.0-40 6.0-15 19.5-61

0 4 3 7

0 3 1 4

0 4 0 4

0 0 0 0

total

yards

6 14 9 29

1 5 1 7

0 0 0 0

1 5 1 7

2 25 4 31

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#5 Nick Bonte

Middle Linebacker Sr./6-0/195/Garretson, S.D. (South Dakota State University) 2011: Started every game, recording seven or more tackles in five of nine games… first team All-Dakota Transition selection… posted a season-high 10 stops to lead the Cougar defense at Minot State (9/24)… joined the century club

and now has 143 career tackles… had a monster game in USF’s valiant effort at FCS D-1 McNeese State (9/17), where he filled the stat sheet recording nine tackles, four for a loss (17yds), two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass break up… ranked first on team in tackles for a loss (12 for 39yds) and forced fumbles (3)… Bonte’s 56 tackles last season ranked third 2010: Earned second team All-GPAC recognition in first year as a starter... finished fourth on the team with 48 total tackles, including eight for a loss, with two sacks, two interceptions, three pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and one pass break-up... recorded his first two sacks of the season in back-to-back games, the first in a 66-21 win over Briar Cliff followed by sack that resulted in a six yard loss against then No. 4 Morningside College...also had a seasonhigh three tackles for a loss in the 28-3 win over the Mustangs...recorded a season-high seven tackles in a 66-13 win over Doane College 2009: Played in 14 games as a freshman... recorded 23.5 tackles, five for a loss, 2.5 sacks and one fumble recovery High School: Named all-state... Argus Leader Elite 45 Honorable Mention... State Class B Wrestling Champion...also played baseball. Personal: Born February 26, 1990... son of David and Deborah Bonte... has two brothers, Dan and Brady... business administration and accounting major Individual Career History Career Statistics Bonte, Nick KICK RETURNS

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL TACKLES

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL SACKS

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

14 14 9 37 g

14 14 9 37

no. yards

0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2

avg/r

avg/g

0 9 0 9

0.0 9.0 0.0 9.0

0.0 0.6 0.0 0.2

td long

avg/r

avg/g

0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0

0.0 1.7 0.0 0.6

0 0 0 0

no. yards

0 24 0 24

0 0 0 0

0 24 0 24

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

14 14 9 37

0 0 0 0

0 9 0 9

0 24 0 24

0 33 0 33

0.0 2.4 0.0 0.9

total

tfl

blk

14 14 9 37

16 40 45 101

15 16 11 42

31 56 56 143

5.0-31 8.0-28 12.0-39 25.0-98

0 3 3 6

0 2 3 5

1 2 1 4

0 0 0 0

total

yards

14 14 9 37

2 2 2 6

1 0 0 1

3 2 2 7

25 12 11 48

NICK BONTE

td long

0 9 0 9

#52 Corey DeBey

Center Sr./5-11/250/Rock Rapids, Iowa (Central Lyon) 2011: Started at center in home-opener vs. Washburn (9/1) and continued to register time in the next six games... received second start in the final game of the season at UND (11/4), where he anchored an O-line that helped the Cougars outgain and lead, then No.25 (FCS), in Grand Forks, N.D. at the half, 13-7... one of four returning senior OL for USF in 2012. 2010: Moved to center for the Morningside game and kept the job for the remainder of the season...contributed to one of the nation’s most efficient offenses that averaged 161.1 yards rushing, 272.9 yards passing and 41.2 points per game. 2009: Had first career start against Briar Cliff...reserve member of the Cougar offensive line that paved the way for three team records: 3,842 yards rushing, 7,313 yards total offense and 775 points scored. 2008: Redshirted. High School: Named first team all- state and all-district...also played basketball, baseball and track. Personal: Has one brother, Jarod and one sister, Heather... criminal justice major

#22 Mitch Dunbar

Running Back Sr./5-9/185/Cambridge , Minn. (Cambridge-Isanti) 2011: Played in all nine games last season, both as a primary KR specialist and reserve in the backfield... averaged 3.1 yards per carry on 10 carries... covered 76 yards on four returns to rank second on the team in return yards... had a big time return of 39 yards, which was a career-best, against Minot State (10/29) in a 29-10 USF win... recorded a 30 yard reception vs. William Jewell (10/1)... tallied two tackles and one sack. 2010: Played in eight games as a reserve running back...averaged 8.7 yards on 29 rushes for 251 yards and one TD. 2009: Played in six games as a reserve running back and on special teams...averaged 5.2 yards on 30 rushes for 166 yards and 4 TDs...rushed for 25 yards and 2 TDs against Concordia and rushed for 74 yards and one TD against Doane High school: Named All-Conference and All-Section in football and baseball...team captain in football and basketball...

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member of Student Council and National Honor Society. Personal: Has two brothers, Joe and Peter...English Literature and secondary education major

MICHAEL FRERICKS

#44 Michael Frericks

Safety Sr./6-2/185/Crystal Lake, Ill. (Crystal Lake South) 2011: Had a breakout season in first full-time role at safety, recording career-highs in tackles, interceptions, and passes defended en route to a second team All-Dakota Transitional selection... tallied six tackles and a momentum changing interception, which was returned 35 yards, in USFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first win at Minot State (9/24)... had a season-high eight tackles, two for a loss, at FCS D-I McNeese State... ranked second for the Cougars with three interceptions on a defensive squad that posted 15 interceptions in 2011... also led defensive backfield with 11 passes defended and finished sixth with 42 tackles, five for a loss (16yds)... enters senior season six tackles shy of the century mark (94). 2010: Played in 13 games, helping USF to a No. 1 national ranking in both scoring defense and pass defense...recorded 22 solo and 10 assisted tackles to total 32 stops...also had one tackle for a loss and one pass break-up...wore number 26 last year before changing to 44 for the 2010 season... 2009: As a true freshman, played in 11 games primarily on special teams... returned a punt for a touchdown and a 58yard interception for a touchdown against Concordia ... also had 16 tackles...named Scout Team Defensive MVP... High School: Helped lead the Gators to the Illinois 7A SemiFinals... named All-State Honorable Mention...All-Conference...All-Area... Academic High Honors... Personal: Has one brother, Brian, and one sister, Haley... Career Statistics Individual Career History

#96 Cory Hartley

Defensive End Sr./6-2/200/Rapid City, S.D. (St. Thomas More ) 2011: Saw action in seven games... recorded three solo tackles and two assisted 2010: Played in 5 games recording 3 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery 2009: Saw action in the Dana game and had two quarterback hurries. 2008: Redshirted... High School: Prepped at St. Thomas... all-conference selection in football... also played basketball, baseball and track. Personal: Has one brother, Mike- former USF defensive lineman... psychology major with criminal justice minor

Frericks, Michael SCORING

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

11 13 9 33

PUNT RETURNS

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL TACKLES

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

11 13 9 33 g

11 13 9 33

td rush

2 0 0 2

0 0 0 0

no. yards

0 0 0 0

16 0 0 16

no. yards

1 0 3 4

58 0 37 95

rcv

ret

0 0 0 0

2 0 0 2

pat 2pat

0 0 0 0

td long

0 0 0 0

total

avg/g

0 0 0 0

12 0 0 12

1.1 0.0 0.0 0.4

avg/r

avg/g

16 0 0 16

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

1.5 0.0 0.0 0.5

td long

avg/r

avg/g

58.0 0.0 12.3 23.8

5.3 0.0 4.1 2.9

1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1

58 0 32 58

#17 Adam Heck

Defensive Back Sr./6-0/180/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington)

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

11 13 9 33

0 0 0 0

16 0 0 16

0 0 0 0

58 0 37 95

74 0 37 111

6.7 0.0 4.1 3.4

total

tfl

blk

11 13 9 33

13 23 32 68

6 10 10 26

19 33 42 94

0.0-0 1.0-1 5.0-16 6.0-17

1 1 7 9

0 0 0 0

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2011: Played in all nine games... recorded 11 total tackles including 8 solo... also forced one fumble. 2010: Led the team with three interceptions on the season, combining for 89 return yards... totalled 11 tackles and three pass deflections as well... third interception came in the NAIA semi-final game against MidAmerica Nazarene, when he secured a pass in the endzone to protect the shutout in a 38-0 win...also returned an interception 70 yards against Dakota Wesleyan...

Individual Career History

2009: As a true freshman, played in four games primarily on special teams... had 7.5 tackles and one forced fumble High school: Helped lead the Warriors to back-to-back State AA Championships in 2007 and 2008... voted team captain... named honorable mention all-american... Argus Leader Elite 45... South Dakota Old Spice/Red Zone Player of the Year... Argus Leader Academic All-Star Personal: Has one sister, Kari, and one brother, Andy... Biology major

Jensen, Brett INTERCEPTIONS

2010 2011 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2010 2011 TOTAL TACKLES

2010 2011 TOTAL SACKS

2010 2011 TOTAL

11 9 20

no. yards

1 1 2

td long

1 19 20

0 0 0

1 19 19

avg/r

avg/g

1.0 19.0 10.0

0.1 2.1 1.0

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

11 9 20

0 0 0

1 19 20

0.1 2.1 1.0

total

tfl

blk

11 9 20

28 15 43

11 8 19

39 23 62

2.0-5 2.5-12 4.5-17

3 4 7

0 1 1

0 0 0

total

yards

11 9 20

0 1 1

0 0 0

0 1 1

0 6 6

ADAM HECK

#81 Taylor Klein

Tight End Sr./6-1/250/Murrieta, Calif. (Calvary Chapel)

#8 Brett Jensen

Cornerback Sr./5-10/170/Viborg, S.D. (Viborg) 2011: Played in all 9 games... recorded 23 tackles including 15 solo tackles, 2.5 TFL (12 yds), forced one fumble and one interception for a return of 19 yards vs. William Jewell (10/1) 2010: Earned spot as a starter in several games during the season... tied for the fifth in tackles on the team with 33.5 tackles... made two stops behind the line of scrimmage...totaled three pass deflections and two pass break-ups... recorded an interception in and a career-high eight tackles in a 66-21 win at Briar Cliff University... also contributed heavily on special teams 2009: Played in three games, primarily on special teams... had three tackles. 2008: Redshirted. Personal: Has one brother, Aaron... exercise science major

2011: Started in five of nine games played… had a seasonhigh four grabs for 43 yards and one score… ranked ninth in receptions (5)… finished with 50 yards and one TD… averaged 10 yards per catch 2010: Wore number 78 last year before changing back to tight end and 81... began the season as the backup at both tight end and the “U” postion... earned starting opportunities as the season progressed... recorded one reception for six yards, and two rushing attempts for six yards 2009: Moved from tight end to offensive lineman... started one game... reserve member of the Cougar offensive line that paved the way for three team records: 3,842 yards rushing, 7,313 yards total offense and 775 points scored 2008: A member of the team as a tight end High School: Voted team MVP... team captain of football and basketball teams... named first team all-league and all-conference... Academic All-CIF... Personal: Has four brothers and two sisters... business administration and accounting double major

TAYLOR KLEIN

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#77 Erick Marquez

Offensive Guard/Tackle

Sr./6-5/315/Nogales, Ariz. (Pima CC) 2011: Due to injury was limited to four starts on the season... helped pave the way for a season high 285 rushing yards against William Jewell (10/1)... one of four returning senior OL for 2012. Pima CC: Played two seasons with the Aztecs High School: Prepped at Nogales... started for the Apache’s 6-5 team as a senior and 9-2 squad as a junior... coached by Vince Villanucci... two-time all conference player.. played for the USA Football U-17 team against Japan... also participated in track & field and wrestling Personal: Exercise science major

JAMEEL MEDLOCK

#27 Darren Neely Wide Receiver

Sr./5-11/185/Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East)

#99 Jameel Medlock

Defensive End Sr./6-2/250/Sacramento, Calif. (Fresno CC) 2011: Started at defensive end all nine games… led team with seven sacks (46 yds)… recorded 10.5 TFL for a team-high 51 yards... finished with 20 tackles… posted six tackles, with four TFL (15 yds) and three sacks at Minot State (10/29) … voted to first team All-Dakota Transition Team. Fresno CC: Led team with 13 sacks and 50 tackles during sophomore season... tabbed first team all-conference... also added eight sacks as a freshman High School: Prepped at Grant... senior: totaled 103 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries en-route to all-conference honors... participated in two all-star games... averaged 12 points and eight rebounds per game in basketball... coached by Mike Alberghini Hillcrest Personal: Father played running back for the Purdue Boilmakers and New York Giants... brother played linebacker at UCLA... has one son, Jameer... sociology major and business minor

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2011: Played in three games… recorded one solo tackle at home against William Jewell (10/1). 2010: Played in five games... gained 95 yards on eight receptions for an 11.9 yard average and one TD 2009: A member of the team, but did not record any receptions High School: Named all-state... Wyoming Super 25 selection... tabbed all-state in track & field... also lettered basketball Personal: Has one sister, Hannah Neely... English and education double major

#10 Jeremiah Oates

Wide Receiver Sr./6-3/180/Orangevale, Calif. (Sacramento CC) 2011: Started in nine games... proved to be a long ball and redzone threat… recorded a minimum of one catch in eight of nine games, scoring in six of... pulled in a career-high 124 allpurpose yards, finding the endzone on three of his four receptions, including the longest play from scrimmage in 2011, a 52 yard TD grab during USF’s homecoming rout of South Dakota School of Mines (10/22)...

nearly returned a punt for a score in the same game (10/22)… averaged 14.3 yards per reception and 41 yards per game… recorded five catches of 25 yards or more… ranked first on squad in scoring (54 points), second in receptions (26) and fourth in all-purpose yards (402 yds)… finished with 373 receiving yards and a team-high nine receiving TDs. Sacramento CC: Made 85 receptions for 1,240 yards (14.6 yards per catch) and 12 scores as a sophomore when the Panthers went 6-5... tabbed all-conference... tallied 50 receptions for 835 yards (16.7 yards per catch) and nine TDs as a freshman... named the All-California Region 1I Offensive Player of the Year... also a All-California Region 1I first team selection High School: Prepped at (Capital Christian)... named firstteam all-conference on offense and second-team on defense... as a senior racked up 55 tackles, six interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one fumble... had 36 receptions for 694 yards and seven scores... also participated in basketball and volleyball... tabbed MVP in volleyball and defensive MVP in basketball Personal: Theology major Individual Career History Career Statistics Oates, Jeremiah RECEIVING

rec

yards

2011 TOTAL

9 9

26 26

373 373

SCORING

2011 TOTAL

9 9

PUNT RETURNS

2011 TOTAL

9 9

td rush

9 9

0 0

no. yards

1 1

25 25

no. yards

td long

9 9

52 52

rcv

ret

9 9

0 0

rec/g

avg/c

avg/g

2.9 2.9

14.3 14.3

41.4 41.4

pat 2pat

0 0

td long

0 0

total

avg/g

0 0

54 54

6.0 6.0

avg/r

avg/g

25 25

25.0 25.0

2.8 2.8

td long

0 0

KICK RETURNS

2011 TOTAL

9 9

1 1

avg/r

avg/g

0 0

4 4

4.0 4.0

0.4 0.4

ALL PURPOSE

rush

2011 TOTAL

9 9

0 0

rcv

total

avg/g

373 373

25 25

4 4

0 0

402 402

44.7 44.7

TACKLES

total

tfl

blk

2011 TOTAL

9 9

1 1

0 0

1 1

0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0

4 4

#7 Taylor Perkins

Quarterback Sr./6-1/210/Mesa, Ariz. (New Mexico State) 2011: Saw action in six games, ultimately earning the starting QB role after beginning the year in the number two spot... played integral part in USF’s late comeback at FCS, D-I McNeese State (La.) where he picked up 44 yards on the ground, 146 through the air, and one touchdown (9/17)... missed two games following injury suffered during fourth quarter at McNeese State... resumed play against Black Hills (10/15) and received first start one week later for USF’s homecoming game, when he had arguably his best game rushing for 58 yards and two touches, while tossing 4 TDs (10/22), one of which held up as the longest play from scrimmage in 2011 (52 yard TD pass to Oates)... threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns in last second loss at then FCS No.25 University of North Dakota (11/4)... completed 51.4% of passes to total 823 passing yards and 11 TDs on the year... finished with passer rating of 146.1... had team’s third highest rushing total with 222 yards and two TDs, as well as USF’s longest run of the year, a 40 yard scramble versus Minot State (10/29). New Mexico St. Univ.: Redshirted for the Aggies in 2010 Mesa Community College (Meza, Ariz.): Threw for 2,955 yards and 16 touchdowns, and rushed for 685 yards and 6 touchdowns... played in the JC All-American game, going 1219 with 196 yards. High School: Three-year letterman and two-year captain at Red Mountain... currently holds highest winning percentage of any quarterback in RMHS history... all-district, all-state and an honorable mention selection... finished with 2,900 passing yards and 20 TDs and 855 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs... also competed in track & field, receiving all-state recognition for long jump... three-year honor roll student and member of National Honor Society Personal: Born February 13, 1990... son of Victoria and Austin Perkins... exercise science major Individual Career History Career Statistics Perkins, Taylor

JEREMIAH OATES

RUSHING

att

yards

long

avg/c

avg/g

2011 TOTAL

6 6

43 43

222 222

2 2

40 40

5.2 5.2

37.0 37.0

PASSING

cmp-att-int

2011 TOTAL

6 6

54-105-3 54-105-3

yards

823 823

td long

11 11

TOTAL OFFENSE

rush

pass

total

avg/g

2011 TOTAL

6 6

222 222

823 823

1045 1045

174.2 174.2

td rush

ret

0 0

pat 2pat

avg/p

2011 TOTAL

6 6

2 2

ALL PURPOSE

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

2011 TOTAL

6 6

222 222

0 0

222 222

37.0 37.0

0 0

avg/g

effic

7.8 137.2 146.1 7.8 137.2 146.1

SCORING

2 2

rcv

pct

52 51.4 52 51.4

total

avg/g

0 0

12 12

2.0 2.0

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Individual Career History

TAYLOR PERKINS

Porter, Kristian RUSHING

2008 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

11 12 14 3 40

TOTAL OFFENSE

2008 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL RECEIVING

2008 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL SCORING

2008 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

#36 Kristian Porter

Running Back Sr./6-0/200/Hawarden, Iowa (West Sioux ) 2011: Suffered season-ending injury during first half of McNeese State (9/17) game… tallied 252 all-purpose yards in just 2.5 games played… averaged 3.5 yards per rush, 16.3 per catch, and 20 per kick-off return… recorded three receptions of 20 yards or more including the third longest of the year, a 34 yarder at McNeese… granted medical red-shirt for an additional year of eligibility in 2012 2010: Played in 14 games... rushed for 466 yards and four TDs on 89 carries... averaged 5.2 yard per carry... accumulated 108 yards rushing, 53 receiving yards and three total touchdowns in a 27-7 win over McKendree in the second round of the playoffs... additional scores came in wins over Dakota Wesleyan and Concordia (Neb.)... tallied 19 receptions for 173 yards and four scores... also returned one kick 27 yards and made one tackle on special teams... named All-GPAC HM 2009: Played in 12 games as a reserve running back and on special teams... averaged 8.8 yards on 72 rushes for 644 yards and 5 touchdowns... had 9 rushes for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns against Minot State, followed by 8 rushes for 132 yards and 1 touchdown against Morningside in the playoffs... also had 6.5 tackles on special teams. 2008: Played in 11 games...averaged 7.6 yards on 38 rushes for 286 yards and two TDs... named Freshman of the Year. High School: Prepped at West Sioux... named two-time first-team all-conference... also named academic all-state... member of National Honor Society and Student Council Personal: Has three siblings, Signe, Courtney, and Zac, sister-in-law, Megan... exercise science major and business minor

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TACKLES

2008 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

long

avg/c

avg/g

2 5 4 0 11

30 51 31 12 51

7.6 8.8 5.2 3.5 6.5

26.3 52.7 33.3 32.7 37.1

pass

total

avg/g

0 0 0 0 0

289 632 466 98 1485

26.3 52.7 33.3 32.7 37.1

rec

yards

11 12 14 3 40

5 5 19 7 36

47 33 173 114 367

11 12 14 3 40

ALL PURPOSE

rush

11 12 14 3 40

KICK RETURNS

att

11 289 12 632 14 466 3 98 40 1485

2008 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

yards

38 289 72 632 89 466 28 98 227 1485

td rush

4 5 8 0 17

2 5 4 0 11

no. yards

6 2 1 2 11

131 44 27 40 242

rush

rcv

11 289 12 632 14 466 3 98 40 1485

47 33 173 114 367

td long

2 0 4 0 6

22 9 26 34 34

rcv

ret

2 0 4 0 6

0 0 0 0 0

avg/g

9.4 6.6 9.1 16.3 10.2

4.3 2.8 12.4 38.0 9.2

0 0 0 0 0

35 24 27 22 35

avg/c

0.5 0.4 1.4 2.3 0.9 pat 2pat

td long

0 0 0 0 0

rec/g

0 131 0 44 0 27 0 40 0 242

total

avg/g

0 0 0 0 0

24 30 48 0 102

2.2 2.5 3.4 0.0 2.5

0 0 0 0 0

avg/r

avg/g

21.8 22.0 27.0 20.0 22.0

11.9 3.7 1.9 13.3 6.1

total

avg/g

0 467 0 709 0 666 0 252 0 2094

42.5 59.1 47.6 84.0 52.3

total

tfl

blk

11 12 14 3 40

0 5 2 1 8

0 3 0 0 3

0 8 2 1 11

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

0 0 0 0 0

KRISTIAN PORTER

#40 Alex Rapp

Linebacker Sr./6-0/215/South Sioux City, Neb. (South Sioux) 2011: Appeared in two games… recorded two tackles when vs. South Dakota School of Mines (10/22). 2010: Saw limited action, playing in one game... disrupted on pass...

Individual Career History

2009: A member of the team but did not see any game action due to injury... High School: Named all-district, all-metro and all-conference in football... also played basketball and track & field... participated in National Honor Society and Student Council... Personal: Has two brothers, Eric and Zach...Criminal Justice major

Taylor, Jordan RUSHING

2010 2011 TOTAL 2010 2011 TOTAL SCORING

2010 2011 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

Running Back Sr./6-1/215/South Bend, Ind. (Marshall University) 2011: Started at RB in all nine games… gained just 60 yards through first three games, but re-established USF’s run game from week four on, averaging 102 rushing yards per game in each of the final six games… bettered previous career-best rushing performance on three consecutive occasions, recording games of 137 yards (10/22), 143 yards (10/1) and 148 yards (10/15)… exploded for 196 all-purpose yards in a home contest with William Jewell (10/1), tallying 143 yards and one TD on the ground and five catches for a game-high 53 receiving yards… averaged 81 (75 rushing) all-purpose yards per game, 5.1 yard per carry and 7.3 per reception… led team with 677 rushing yards and four TDs. 2010: Finished second on the squad with 535 rush yards, averaging 4.6 yards per rush... contributed five rushing TDs in first year at USF... scored first collegiate TD in a 37-7 win over Midland College... responsible for USF’s lone touchdown in a 10-7 loss to Carroll College in the NAIA National Championship Game... also found the endzone in wins over Doane College, Briar Cliff University and Dordt... had one 100+ yard performance on the season, taking 16 carries for 104 yards in a 44-7 win at Concordia (Neb.). Marshall University: Appeared in seven games for the Thundering Herd in 2009... redshirted in 2008 High School: Carried the St. Joseph Indians to a 12-2 record and the 2007 Indiana Class 3-A State Title Game...finished as the leading rusher in the state with 2,500 yards and 27 touchdowns... named MVP and first team All-Northern Indiana Conference... tabbed All-Area Team and Dream Team South Bend Tribune... rated a two star prospect by Rivals.com Personal: Born July 12, 1989... son of Gloria and Rule Taylor Career Statistics (top of page)

13 9 22

TOTAL OFFENSE

RECEIVING

#9 Jordan Taylor

2010 2011 TOTAL

2010 2011 TOTAL TACKLES

2010 2011 TOTAL

yards

long

avg/c

avg/g

116 535 132 677 248 1212

att

5 4 9

25 26 26

4.6 5.1 4.9

41.2 75.2 55.1

rush

pass

total

avg/g

13 535 9 677 22 1212

0 0 0

535 677 1212

41.2 75.2 55.1

rec

yards

13 9 22

1 7 8

2 51 53

13 9 22 g

td rush

5 4 9

td long

0 0 0

2 24 24

rcv

ret

0 0 0

rec/g

avg/c

avg/g

0.1 0.8 0.4

2.0 7.3 6.6

0.2 5.7 2.4

pat 2pat

0 0 0

rush

rcv

13 535 9 677 22 1212

2 51 53

0 0 0

total

avg/g

0 0 0

30 24 54

2.3 2.7 2.5

0 0 0 ir

total

avg/g

0 537 0 728 0 1265

41.3 80.9 57.5

total

tfl

blk

13 9 22

2 0 2

1 0 1

3 0 3

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0 0

JORDAN TAYLOR

#84 Austin VanHove

Tight End Sr./6-4/235/Garretson, S.D. (Garretson ) 2011: Participated in two games due to injury... did not record any stats. 2010: Started at tight end in 12 games... recorded 15 receptions for 248 yards (16.5 ypc) and five TDs... also had one rush for five yards... received All-GPAC HM honors 2009: Played in 10 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams... had 15 receptions for 280 yards and three TDs... also blocked one kick High School: Named two-time all-state... two-time All-Conference...Argus Leader Elite 45 selection... also two-time all-state performer in baseball and three-time all-conference in honoree in basketball Personal: Has three brothers, Troy, Kelly, and Shawn

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Individual Career History

made 41 receptions for 861 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver... caught at least one pass in all 12 games... scored 18 TDs on the year... rushed for 376 yards and three TDs.... averaged over 12 yards per carry Personal: sports management major Career Statistics Individual Career History

VanHove, Austin RUSHING

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL TOTAL OFFENSE

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL RECEIVING

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL SCORING

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL TACKLES

2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

att

yards

long

avg/c

avg/g

10 13 2 25

0 1 0 1

0 5 0 5

0 0 0 0

0 5 0 5

0.0 5.0 0.0 5.0

0.0 0.4 0.0 0.2

rush

pass

total

avg/g

10 13 2 25

0 5 0 5

0 0 0 0

0 5 0 5

0.0 0.4 0.0 0.2

rec

yards

10 13 2 25

15 15 0 30

280 248 0 528

10 13 2 25

td rush

3 5 0 8

0 0 0 0

td long

3 5 0 8

55 49 0 55

rcv

ret

3 5 0 8

0 0 0 0

rec/g

avg/c

avg/g

1.5 1.2 0.0 1.2

18.7 16.5 0.0 17.6

28.0 19.1 0.0 21.1

pat 2pat

0 0 0 0

Virgil, Robert

total

avg/g

0 0 0 0

18 30 0 48

1.8 2.3 0.0 1.9

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

10 13 2 25

0 5 0 5

280 248 0 528

0 0 0 0

280 253 0 533

28.0 19.5 0.0 21.3

total

tfl

blk

10 13 2 25

0 0 0 0

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

0 0 0 0

1 0 0 1

SCORING

2011 TOTAL

9 9

td rush

2 2

0 0

no. yards

rcv

ret

0 0

2 2

pat 2pat

0 0

total

avg/g

0 0

12 12

1.3 1.3

INTERCEPTIONS

2011 TOTAL

9 9

5 5

ALL PURPOSE

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

2011 TOTAL

9 9

0 0

66 66

7.3 7.3

66 66

td long

0 0

1 1

27 27

avg/r

avg/g

13.2 13.2

7.3 7.3

TACKLES

total

tfl

blk

2011 TOTAL

9 9

38 38

10 10

48 48

2.0-6 2.0-6

8 8

1 1

2 2

0 0

AUSTIN VANHOVE

ROBERT VIRGIL

#20 Robert Virgil

Safety Sr./6-2/180/Elk Grove, Calif. (Sacramento CC) 2011: Started all 9 games at safety… led the team with five interceptions for a total of 66 return yards and two TDs, both which came against Minot State University (9/24,10/29)... forced one fumble and recovered two (18yds)… finished fourth on the squad in total tackles (48) and led the Cougars in passes deflected (8)… involved in 1/3 of the teams’ forced turnovers… voted to All-Dakota Transition first team Sacramento CC: Recorded 86 tackles and four interceptions during the 2010 season... also recorded one fumble, blocked kick and TD... named first team all-conference defensive back... tabbed All-Calfiornia Region 1I First Team Defense High School: Prepped at Capital Christian... named second team all-metro as a wide receiver and first team All-Golden Empire League as both a wide receiver and defensive back... tallied 104 tackles, two interceptions and recovered three fumbles as a senior... had four games with 10-plus tackles, including 19 against Golden Sierra and 17 vs. Lindhurst...

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#66 Jared Vlotho

Right Guard Sr./6-2/295/West Hawarden, Iowa (West Sioux) 2011: Occupied the RG position, starting in all nine games… helped USF to 3,128 total offensive yards, 37 TDs and 281 points… the 2011 offense averaged 31.2 points and 347 yards per game and converted 89% of red-zone chances, scoring 66% of the time… voted to All-Dakota Transition first team 2010: Started at right guard all 14 games as a sophomore... guided squad to the No. 2 ranked offense in the nation 2009: A member of the team, but did not see any game action due to injury 2008: Redshirted High School: Named first team all-state... first team all-district selection as a junior... honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore... two-time High Honor Roll student...

member of student council Personal: Has four brothers, Jade Lynn, Jake Vlotho, Mike Gazaty, and Windy Gazaty... business administration major and entrepreneurial studies minor

MATT WHITE

JARED VLOTHO

#1 Braden Wieking

Punter/Kicker Sr./6-0/185/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Sioux Falls Christian ) 2011: Served as starting P/K in all nine games... finished second in scoring with 53 points, converting 8 of 12 field goal at#35 Matt White tempts while making 29-32 extra points... five of seven unsucInside Linebacker cessful attempts were blocked (2 FG, 3XP)... knocked through Sr./6-1/227/Billings Mont. (Iowa CC) a season-high three FGs against Black Hills State (10/15), 2011: Started at linebacker in all nine games in first year with including season-long 37 yarder to mark a season-high 13 USF... garnered first team All-Dakota Transitional honors... tal- points on the day... covered 40 yards per punt, sending four 50 lied eight or more tackles in all but two games, recording dou- ore more yards... placed 32% of punts inside the opponent’s ble-digit performances five times last season... saved best for 20... averaged 59.5 yards per kick-off, drilling five more than the season finale at No. 25 UND (11/4), where White notched 60 yards, which led to four touchbacks... enters senior season a game-high 12 stops, all solo... finished with a Cougar-best ranked seventh on the programs’ all-time scoring list with 309 80 tackles, 2.5 TFL (4.5 yds)... also charted one interception career points on 201 PATs and 36 FGs... on track to become and one fumble recovery USF’s all-time leader in field goals, PATs and points recorded Iowa Central CC: Registered 89 tackles, one sack, one inter- by a kicker... named to Fred Mitchell Award watch list ception and one fumble recovery as a sophomore... played for 2010: Voted a team captain as a sophomore... made 15 of Kevin Twait... named all-league 25 field goals in 2010, with a long of 44 yards... only missed High School: Prepped at Billings West... made 127 tackles PAT (point after touchdown) of his 73 attempts in 2010 was as a senior... named first team all-state linebacker and second a blocked try in the playoffs... booted 45 punts an average team all-state fullback... had back-to-back nine win seasons of 37.7 yards, including five of 50+ yards and a long of 58 as a junior and senior under coach Paul Blaboe... also lettered yards... showed accuracy with 18 punts downed inside the in wresting and track... earned all-state honors in the shotput 20 yard line (40% of punts)... named to Fred Mitchell Award Individual Career Historywatch list event 2009: Played 15 games as a true freshman... set school and White, Matt Career Statistics NAIA records with 139 points scored: made 13 of 17 field goal INTERCEPTIONS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g attempts and 100 of 101 extra point attempts... recorded one 2011 9 1 32 0 32 32.0 3.6 tackle... voted USF Special Teams Player of the Year... named TOTAL 9 1 32 0 32 32.0 3.6 All-GPAC Honorable Mention and twice GPAC Player of the ALL PURPOSE g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g Week for performances against Doane and Morningside...112011 9 0 0 0 0 32 32 3.6 point (3 FG and 2 PAT) effort earned him National ChampiTOTAL 9 0 0 0 0 32 32 3.6 onship Offensive Player of the Game... tabbed VSN Second TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk Team All-American. 2011 9 49 31 80 2.5-4 1 0 1 0 High School: First player to receive college football scholarTOTAL 9 49 31 80 2.5-4 1 0 1 0 ship from Sioux Falls Christian High School...

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two-time first team all-american and four-time first team all-state... National Soccer Player of the Year for Christian Schools... member of National Honor Society Personal: Has three brothers, Brett, Blake and Bryant... business administration major Career Statistics

#78 Sam Dooyema

Offensive Lineman Jr./6-3/240/Luverne, Minn. (Luverne)

BRADEN WIEKING

2011: Started on the offensive line in eight of nine games... guided USF to 3,128 total offensive yards, 37 touchdowns and 281 points... the 2011 offense averaged 31.2 points and 347 yards per game... play led to 89% conversion rate in the red-zone, where the offense scored a touchdown 66% of the time... voted to All-Dakota Transition second team 2010: 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: 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

#30 Dakota Fiene

Running Back Jr./5-7/175/Cottonwood, Minn. (Lakeview)

#37 Ryan Adams

Linebacker Jr./6-0/200/Douglas, Wyo. (Douglas) 2011: Played in seven games as reserve linebacker... saw action on special teams... had season-high three tackles against SDSM&T (10/22)... finished with seven stops on the year 2010: Appeared in one game his second season on campus 2009: Redshirted High School: Helped lead the Bearcats to the 2008 4A State Championship... named all-state...three-time all-conference... Wyoming Shrine Game participant ... earned Wyoming Scholar Athlete Award... member of National Honor Society... graduated first in his class Personal: Has two sisters, Tina and Ashley, and one brother, Seth... elementary and special education major

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2011: 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: A member of the team, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t record any statistics. 2009: 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

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#2 Carrington Hanna

Slot Receiver Jr./6-2/215/Streetsboro, Ohio (Cal Pa.) 2011: Started at the quarterback position in 5 games last season, throwing for 785 yards and seven touchdowns... threw the long ball successfully with 3 completions over 45 yards... led the Cougars in total offense with 1,160 yards... biggest game came at home against William Jewell (10/1) when he threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns, while running for a season-high, 116 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 16 carries... finished second on the squad in rushing 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 allpurpose yards per game. California Univ. of Penn.: Member of the honor roll and a scholar athlete... redshirted 2009 season... rushed for 15 yards during his red-shirt freshman season. 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 endzone 23 times... playing receiver as a sophomore, he grabbed 150 yards receiving and three touchdowns... graduated top 10 in his class and an all-academic conference honoree all four years... member of the national honor society... an all-state performer in basketball and letterman in baseball. Personal: Pre-medicine major Individual Career History Career Statistics Hanna, Carrington RUSHING

att

yards

long

avg/c

avg/g

2011 TOTAL

9 9

74 74

375 375

5 5

32 32

5.1 5.1

41.7 41.7

PASSING

cmp-att-int

2011 TOTAL

9 9

62-123-9 62-123-9

yards

td long

785 785

7 7

pct

avg/p

48 50.4 48 50.4

6.4 6.4

avg/g

rush

pass

total

avg/g

2011 TOTAL

9 9

375 375

785 785

1160 1160

128.9 128.9

RECEIVING

rec

yards

2011 TOTAL

9 9

6 6

71 71

SCORING

2011 TOTAL

9 9

6 6

ALL PURPOSE

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

2011 TOTAL

9 9

375 375

71 71

0 0

446 446

49.6 49.6

TACKLES

total

tfl

blk

2011 TOTAL

9 9

1 1

0 0

1 1

0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0

td rush

5 5

1 1

24 24

rcv

ret

1 1

0 0

rec/g

avg/c

avg/g

0.7 0.7

11.8 11.8

7.9 7.9

pat 2pat

0 0

#58 Chris Harris

Offensive Lineman Jr./6-3/230/Ripon, Calif. (Modesto JC) 2011: Saw action as a reserve offensive lineman in four games... recorded one tackle at Northwest Missouri State (9/10) Modesto J.C.: 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... led the Raiders to a112 season highlighted by a section championship and state championship runner-up as a junior... coached by Mike Glines and Robert Canepa... also participated in track... a scholar athlete Personal: Business major

effic

87.2 108.2 87.2 108.2

TOTAL OFFENSE

td long

CARRINGTON HANNA

#23 Jordan Johnson

total

avg/g

0 0

36 36

4.0 4.0

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Defensive Back Jr./6-1/170/Platte, S.D. (Platte-Geddes) 2011: 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: Made 7.5 tackles in a reserve defensive back role... blocked a kick in a 63-3 win over Dakota Wesleyan University 2009: Redshirted...

High School: Prepped at Platte-Geddes... had over 300 career tackles... helped lead the Black Panthers to the 2008 State 11B Semi-Finals... two-time team MVP... named twotime all-state in football and basketball... four-time all-conference in football, basketball, baseball and track... Argus Leader Elite 45 selection... selected to South Dakota All-Star game... All-American nominee in football. Personal: Has two sisters... media studies major

#3 Tyler Ollerich

Quarterback Jr./6-3/190/Presho, S.D. (Lyman)

2011: Saw action on the defensive front in four games... recorded one solo and one assisted tackle 2010: Reserve nose tackle during the season 2009: Redshirted High school: Prepped at Campbell County... helped lead the Camels to the 2008 5A State Championship... named all-state and all-conference... second team Wyoming Super 25... was team captain... also wrestled Personal: Has two sisters, Kelsey and Kayleigh... exercise science major

2011: Saw action at both quarterback and receiver in six games... recorded first reception of the season at FCS McNeese State (9/17) for five yards... returned under-center for a few snaps in relief at Minot State (9/24) and against William Jewell (10/1)... finished with 26 passing yards, nine all-purpose, including an eight yard TD run, when USF hosted SDSM&T (10/22) 2010: Took snaps in eight games as reserve quarterback... recorded 67.6% of his passes to tally 238 yards and four touchdowns... had 176.39 passer efficiency 2009: Appeared in two games but did not record any statistics except participation 2008: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Lyman... named all-state... threetime all-conference in football and basketball... Argus Leader Elite 45... also lettered in track and field Personal: Has four sisters, Michelle, Leslie, Traci and Tamara... exercise science major and business minor

#34 Joel Martens

#54 Tyler Swanson

#55 Korben Leegaard

Nose Guard Jr./6-0/270/ Gillette, Wyo (Campbell County)

Cornerback Jr./5-8/175/Hartford, S.D. (Tri-Valley)

Defensive Lineman Jr./6-1/286/Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island)

2011: Consistent contributor in the defensive backfield and on special teams eight games for the Cougars... totaled nine tackles... racked up season-high four stops at home against SDSM&T (10/22) 2010: Earned playing time in three games as a true freshman... got first career interception in the 66-21 win at Briar Cliff... credited with one tackle and one pass break-up. High School: Prepped at Tri-Valley... named all-state and allconference... helped the Mustangs to the State 11B RunnerUp in 2009 and back-to-back State Championships in 2007 and 2008...South Dakota All-Star Game participant...also played baseball and track... academic all-state... member of National Honor Society... honor roll student Personal: Has one sister and three brothers... biology major

2011: Played in six games last season in a reserve role on the offensive line... expected to serve on the defensive line in 2012 2010: 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 alldistrict... academic letterwinner... member of National Honor Society... honor roll student Personal: Has one sister, Nikki... education and biology major

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#97 Jarrett Grabbe

#43 Thad Campbell

Safety So./6-0/195/Platte, S.D. (Platte-Geddes)

Nose Guard So./6-2/300/Blair, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha)

2011: Gained valuable experience playing seven games in the defensive backfield… 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: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Platte-Geddes... 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

2011: 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 Nebraska-Omaha: Redshirted 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: Born September 26, 1991... son of Mark Grabbe... has two brothers... elementary education major

#56 Derek Delaney

Offensive Lineman So./6-5/275/Neligh, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha) 2011: Appeared on the defensive line in five games... recorded one solo tackle on the season at Northwest Missouri State (9/10)... expected to see action on the Offensive line in 2012 Nebraska-Omaha: Redshirted 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: Born February 25, 1992... son of Dave and Beth Delaney... has a twin brother and one sister... sports management major

#28 Ryan Graber

Cornerback So./5-11/185/Sioux Falls, S.D. (O’Gorman) 2011: Competed in every game last season... 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 vs. William Jewell (10/1)… blocked a kick at No. 25 (FCS) UND (11/4)… totaled 10 tackles, one interception, one pass breakup, and one blocked kick during redshirt freshman campaign 2010: Redshirted. High School: Prepped at O’Gorman... played football for the first time as a senior for the Knights... named first team all-state... was also second team all-state twice... earned third team all-state in soccer. Personal: Business and sports science major

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#24 Garrett Shutt

#88 Tait Johannsen

Wide Receiver So./6-3/200/Reno, Nev. (Galena)

Tight End So./6-3/220/Wagner, S.D. (Wagner) 2011: Played in seven games at tight end before sitting out the final two games due to injury... received the start against Washburn (9/1) and at Northwest Missouri State (9/10)... had a breakout game vs. William Jewell (10/1), hauling in three receptions for 37 yards including a 16 yarder... tallied four catches for 46 yards on the year 2010: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Wagner... played in the 2009 State Class 11B Semi-Finals as tight end for the Red Raiders... named 2009 all-state and 2007 Honorable Mention all-state... all-american nominee... holds school record for the discus... also played basketball Personal: Has one brother, Tyson... biology major and Chemistry minor

2011: Saw action at receiver in three games... did not record any statistics 2010: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Galena... produced 1,287 allpurpose yards 15 touchdowns in 13 games... as a defensive back, led team with 62 tackles and 4 interceptions... helped lead Grizzlies to a Nevada Regional Final appearance... named 2009 first team all-state... also tabbed all-region Offensive Player of the Year and Nevada Old Spice/Red Zone Player of the Year. Personal: Has one sister, Nicole... major is undeclared

#74 JT Surgant

Offensive Lineman So./6-3/280/St. Louis, Mo. (Nebraska-Omaha)

#14 Garrett Rowe

Cornerback So./5-11/195/Henderson, Nev. (Coronado) 2011: Played in three games on special teams... did not record any statistics 2010: 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... also honor choir Personal: Has two sisters

2011: Appeared in one game as reserve offensive lineman Nebraska-Omaha: 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: Born John Surgant November 11, 1991... has one sister, Stephanie... an Eagle Scout...finance major

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#41 Michael Tolkamp

#89 Christian Dick

Defensive Lineman So./6-4/220/ Lawton, Iowa (Lawton Bronson)

Tight End RFr./6-2/200/Greenley, Colo. (University)

2011: Played in all nine games... in an increased role recorded a minimum of two or more tackles in the final seven contests of the season... tallied a season-high four tackles, one for a loss (-2), and one sack against William Jewell (10/1)... totaled 16 tackles, one for a loss, one sack, and one pass breakup during redshirt-freshman campaign. 2010: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Lawton Bronson... played defensive end and running back for the Eagles... named all-state... was also two-time 1A-1 first team all-district.. played basketball and track...Honor Roll... Personal: Has one sister, Laura... major is undecided

2011: Redshirted High School: Prepped at University... played multiple positions for University, earning all-conference as a defensive back and running back... he 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

#29 Joseph Hlushak

Running Back RFr./5-9/175/Loveland, Colo. (Mountain View)

#48 Carter Ahlers

Linebacker RFr./6-0/185/Flandreau, S.D. (Flandreau) 2011: 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-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.... also a letterwinner in track and basketball Personal: Son of Dave and Deb Ahlers... born June 25, 1992 in Brookings, S.D... business major

2011: 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 Personal: Son of Tom & Chris Hlushak... born May 2, 1992... has two brothers and two sisters... sports management major, with a professional goal to coach

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#4 Calvin Jacobson

#39 Zach Lukes

Quarterback RFr./6-2/195/Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs)

Defensive Back RFr./5-10/185/Garretson, S.D. (Garretson)

2011: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Blue Springs... completed 57% of passes during his senior season, accumulating 2,280 yards and 20 touchdowns to just five interceptions... as a junior completed 61% of his passes for 2,856 games and 13 touchdowns Personal: Business administration major

2011: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Garretson... tabbed all-state and all conference senior year... also competed in baseball, receiving all-region honors and wrestling... was a two time state qualifier... a member of the national honor society Personal: Son of Duane and Debbie Lukes... has one brother, Issac... biology major... professional goal to work in pharmacy

#90 Zach Lewallen

#32 Cameron Ostrom

Defensive Lineman RFr./6-2/237/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) 2011: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Roosevelt... the local standout was tabbed all-state, all conference and all-city... also competed in power lifting Personal: Has two sisters, Stephanie and Kayla... excercise science major... aspires to become a strength coach

Linebacker RFr./6-1/190/Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) 2011: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Buffalo... selected to state all-star game... two time all-conference basketball selection... also competed in soccer... graduated first in class... member of national honor society and home coming c ourt senior year Personal: Son of Bill and Lynda Ostrom... born November 6, 1992... has one sister, Lyndsey and brother, Austin... involved in meal on wheels program... enjoys playing table tennis... sports management major

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as a defensive back and on special teams...first team all-city defensive back...three-year letter winner in baseball and oneyear letter winner in basketball...four-year honor roll student with a 4.0 grade point average. Personal: Accounting major

#63 Chris Pettyplace

Offensive Lineman RFr./6-0/240/Citrus Heights, Calif. (Mesa Verde) 2011: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Mesa Verde... earned all-league honors as a maverick... also competed in baseball and wrestling Personal: Son of Ed and Christine Pettyplace... born December 8, 1992... has one sister... excercise science major... professional goals include becoming a professional athlete or athletic trainer

#19 Solomon St. Pierre

Defensive Back RFr./5-11/179/Wagner, S.D. (Wagner) 2011: Redshirted High School: Prepped at Wagner Community... lettered in football, basketball and track and field... an all-state selection as a junior and senior in football... also earned all-conference recognition in basketball twice Personal: Born August 14, 1992... has one brother and one sister... volunteers at Wagner’s boys & girls club

#33 Clint Wilson

Running Back RFr./6-1/210/Piedmont, S.D. (Sturgis Brown) 2011: 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.

Tosin Adedeji

#26 John Tidwell

Cornerback RFr./6-180/Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview) 2011: 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 to All-Colorado first team... first team all-conference

Cornerback Fr./5-6/150/Brooklyn Center, Minn. (Park Center) High School: Prepped at Park Center… three-time letterwinner in football… received all-conference honorable mention plaudits… also named all-conference honorable mention following one season of track and field for the Pirates… graduated with honors Personal: Born Oluwatosin Adedeji May 19, 1993… son of Bolaji and Kenny Adedeji… has three brothers, Seun, Segun and Moses and one sister, Bolanle... major undecided

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Alex Aesoph

Josh Angulo

Kicker Fr./6-0/180/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington)

Wide Receiver Fr./6-0/185/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt)

High School: Prepped at Washington... 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 August 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

High School: Prepped at Roosevelt... participated in hockey and football... football- Argus Elite 45, first team all-state, State Championship MVP... also academic all-state, team captain, and Gatorade Player of South Dakota Nominee... Mr. Football Nominee Personal: Son of Amy and Tim Leeburton... born March 26, 1994... has three sisters... chiropractic science major and aspires to go to chiropractic school and receive a masters degree

Erik Albeck

Wide Receiver Fr./6-3/195/Janesville, Wis. (Parker) High School: Prepped at Parker... participated in football, basketball, and track & field... football- second team all-conference wide receiver, first team all-conference defensive back, Big 8 Defensive Back of the Year, first team all-conference returner, Big 8 Return Specialist of the Year, WFCA first team all-state defensive back, Associated Press second team allstate defensive back... track- two-time State Qualifier in the 110 H Hurdles. Personal: Son of Danny and Sherry Ward... born December 7, 1993... has one brother- Evan... criminal justice major and business/accounting minor

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Stephen Arnold

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-2/270/Glendale, Ariz. (Deer Valley) High School: Prepped at Deer Valley... named first-team allstate and all-section academic selection in football following his senior season... earned all-west valley honors and scholar athlete award as a junior... actively involved in FCA and NHS... president of high school interact club... 2011 Rotary Youth Leadership Award recipient... graduated with honors Personal: Son of Mike & Debbie Arnold... born January 29, 1994... pre-med and English or ministry major... as Interact president he often volunteered at the local hospital

Kyle Athmann

Dylan Carter

Wide Receiver Fr./5-11/170/Bird Island, Minn. (BOLD)

Defensive Back Fr./6-0/195/Arvada, Colo. (Pomona)

High School: Prepped at BOLD... 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.

High School: Prepped at Pomona... three-year letterwinner... multi-purpose athlete, who has started at WR, QB, K, P and RB...earned all-state, All-Colorado, all-conference and League Offensive Player of the Year as a senior... ranked #2 prep athlete in the state by Colorado Football Magazine after finishing second in the state in points scored with 197 points (22TD, 5FG, 50 PATs)... kicked game-winning 47 yard FG to lead team to 2011 state semifinal... rushed 32 times for 282 yards and 3 TDs against Arvada West in RB debut junior year...also lettered in basketball and track & field Personal:Son of Les Carter & Lori Young... born October 29, 1993... has one brother, Jesse and one sister, Lacey... nursing major... professional goal to become a nurse... enjoys riding motorcross

Personal: Son of Marty and Karla Athmann... born August 26, 1993... has one brother and one sister... participated in a variety of community service efforts as a member of BOLD’s NHS

#91 Jerry Brady

Defensive Lineman Jr./6-3/250/Jackson, Calif. (American River College) American River College (2011): 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)... finished the season with 18 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and four PD... anchored defensive that allowed just 62.5 rushing yards per game. 2010: Recorded 13 tackles including four for a loss and 3.5 sacks to net 58 yards as a freshman. High School: Prepped at Argonaut... named all-league and team captain during senior season after tallying 45 tackles and six sacks... also served as team captain for the varsity basketball team Personal: Son of Deborah and Gerad Brady... born July 23, 1991... has two sisters, Ashley and Brittany... business major ... career goal to work in sports marketing within professional sports

#15 Kendrick Celestine

Wide Receiver Sr./5-11/180/ Mamou, La. (Colorado) Colorado (2010): Entered the fall listed third at the “H” receiver position... caught six passes for 88 yards in the three main spring scrimmages... was one of the faster players on the team with 4.35 speed in the 40 (and logged a 4.03 time in the pro agility test) 2009: Redshirted. 2008: Played in the first two games of the season (Colorado State, Eastern Washington), but left the team on Sept. 21 for personal reasons... caught five passes for 46 yards in his brief action (9.2 per, no touchdowns), catching one for 35 yards against the Rams in Denver and four balls for 11 yards against EWU. 2007: Saw action in 12 games, with two starts (versus Oklahoma and Alabama, the latter in the Independence Bowl), becoming more involved in the offense as the season progressed... finished the regular season with 11 receptions for 151 yards, averaging a healthy 13.7 yards per catch (long of 37, which came against Miami-Ohio), and also ran the ball six times on handoffs down the line or reverses, picking up 27 yards (long of 17)... had three catches against Kansas and Nebraska... earned nine first downs (2 rush, 7 receiving), including four for first downs in third/fourth down situations. High School: Prepped at Mamou... three-time letterman in football... tabbed first-team all-state and All-Southwest by SuperPrep, which ranked him as the No. 23 player in the state of Louisiana (the fifth wide receiver)... three-time All-Central Louisiana, all-district and AllParrish selection... playing his first season at wide receiver,

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he caught 45 passes for 936 yards and 11 touchdowns... also had 19 rushes for 215 yards and two touchdowns and added another score on a kickoff return... junior- named honorable mention all-state as a quarterback... threw for 1,446 yards and 11 touchdowns while running for 800 yards and 10 scores. Sophomore- threw for 1,500 yards and 25 touchdowns; he also ran for 200 yards and four scores... top game as a sophomore came in a 36-31 win against Westminster when he passed for 300 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 100 yards and a score. In his senior season, he had three receiving touchdowns in a win over Madison. In the same season, he had nine receptions for 200 yards and three touchdowns in a loss against Welch. His performance included a school-record 99-yard touchdown reception. He also lettered three times in basketball, earning firstteam All-District and All-Parrish honors his freshman through junior seasons. He lettered four times in track, as he was the Parrish and district champion in the 100-meter run and was second in the region (10.6 was his best time) as a junior, when his 4 x 100 relay team also won Parrish and District titles. Personal: Born January 30, 1989, in Mamou, La... son of Lisa Cullivan & Mack Guillory... has three brothers, Anthony, C.J. and Mack, and three sisters, Chlsea, Jalasa and Mya... his father, Mack Guillory, Jr., is a high school basketball coach, while an uncle, Myron Guillory, played college basketball at Virginia Tech and was part of the 1995 NIT championship team; he was an assistant basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at Colorado State under former coach Dale Layer... sociology major... plans to pursue a masters degree and become and provide council for student-athletes at the collegiate level... something unique about Kendrick is he enjoys making music... has a three year old son, Dyllan, who he calls his greatest source of motivation

Michael Cruciotti

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-2/275/Elizabeth, Colo. (Regis Jesuit) High School: Prepped at Regis Jesuit... participated in ootball and basketball... football- first team all-conference, second team all-conference and two-time academic all-state selection Personal: Son of Augie and Cindy... born October 20, 1993... has one sister- Kelli... business administration major and economics minor

Matthew Dunbar

Defensive Lineman Fr./6-0/250/ Indianola, Iowa (Dowling Catholic)

#79 Evan Colfack

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-4/265/Kingsley, Iowa (Kingsley-Pierson) High School: Prepped at Kingsley-Pierson, where he was a four-year letterwinner in football, basketball and track... named all-state, all-district and all-northwest Iowa... also played defensive line, where he tallied 84 tackles including 15 for a loss and 10 solo sacks as a senior... participated in Shrine Bowl All-Star Game... claimed 5th at state track meet in Discus and 10th place in Shot Put as a junior...finished 1st at USATF Junior Olympics Iowa Association Championships in Shot Put and Discus during Summer of 2011 Personal: Son of Kelley Colfack-Monte & Sarah Colfack... born November 20, 1993... has one brother, Chad and two sisters, Rachel and Olivia... involved in church youth group and is a volunteer 3rd grade basketball coach and referee... career goal to become athletic trainer or physical education teacher

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High School: Prepped at Dowling Catholic... demonstrated versatility playing multiple positions including, running back, receiver, defensive line and linebacker... had a stellar sophomore campaign, which featured 105 tackles, seven forced fumbles, and two INTs,... national underclassmen combine participant... also lettered in basketball, as well as track & field... student ambassador and member of student council Personal: Son of Wesley and Rebecca Dunbar... born Nov 12, 1993... has one brother, Marcus, and one sister, Annie... education major... career goal is to become a teacher and coach... interesting fact about Dunbar, is he was named after NFL Raider greats, Matt Millen and Johns (Tooz, also Dunbarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s middle name) Matuszak... has volunteered in several community outreach initiatives involving environmental and senior citizen efforts

# 12 Devin Flesher

Sacramento CC: Two-time first team all-conference selection… tallied five interceptions, three forced fumbles, 88 tackles, and 41 PBU’s in two seasons at Sacramento City. High School: Prepped at Laguna Creek… participated in track and field and football… tabbed first team All-Delta League and DB of the year Personal: Son of Richard Hanna… born August 6, 1989… one little sister named Jasmine… communications major and business minor.... aspires to either play professional football or continue on to law school

Defensive Lineman Jr./6-3/245/Paradise, Calif. (Butte College) 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 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 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

Cooper Hausman

Defensive Back Fr./5-10/175/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Tri-Valley) High School: Prepped at Tri-Valley... led the Mustangs to an undefeated 2011 season and South Dakota Class B crown... named all-conference, all-state honorable mention, and the SD Coaches Association Outstanding Back award during his senior campaign... also lettered in baseball and track & field... member of student council, National Honor Society, and SD FCA Personal: Son of Scott and Mary Jo Hausmann... born June 24, 1994... has two sisters, Carter and Sydney, and one brother, Taylor... biology major... goal to become physical therapist

Richard Guarascio

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-0/280/Naples, Fla. (Naples) 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

Terry Huber

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-4/263/Yankton, S.D. (Yankton) High School: Prepped at Yankton... participated in football, basketball, and frack & 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 Nicki... education major and business minor... aspires to be a Teacher

#11 Aaron Hanna

Cornerback Jr./5-10/190/Sacramento, Calif. (Sacramento CC)

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Jeremy Hudson

Max Koehn

Defensive Back Fr./6-0/170/Visalia, Calif. (Kings Christian)

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-5/265/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington)

High School: Prepped at Kings Christian... 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 Kings Christian Career Football Statistics Passing: 37 completions, 487 yards, 5 TD Rushing: 322 carries, 3,093 yards, 49 TD Receiving: 30 receptions, 420 yards, 6 TD Defense: 175 tackles, 1 sack, 11 Interceptions, 220 INT yards, 17 forced fumbles, 1 TD *Accounted for 4,220 yards and 390 points. Personal: Son of Tim and Kathi Hudson... born April 15, 1994... has four siblings- Nico, Max, Bryan, and T.J.... sports management major... would like to open up his own gym

High School: Prepped at Washington... 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... pre-med major and psychology minor... professional goal to become an orthopedic surgeon... involved in community outreach programs through his church... did not take up football until his sophomore year of high school

Kellen Kramer

Linebacker Fr./6-0/220/Rochester, Minn. (Mayo)

#75 Shane Hyronimus

Offensive Lineman Jr./6-8/300/ Worthing, S.D. (Black Hills State) Black Hills State (2011): Member of team... 2010: member of team High School: Prepped at Lennox... earned three varsity letters playing football Personal: Son of Les & Brenda Hyronimus... born August 8, 1990... has two brothers and two sisters... criminal justice major... career goal to work in law enforcement

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High School: Prepped at Mayo... two-time all-conference (Big Nine) linebacker... also competed in basketball and baseball for the Spartans... member of FCA Personal: Son of Janelle & Tim Kramer... born June 19, 1993... has one sister, Kjersten... sports management major and exercise science minor... has traveled on multiple mission trips across the country with Zumbro Lutheran Church youth group... also volunteers for American Cancer Society and Channel One Foodshelf... enjoys farming

#80 Samuel Lantz

#13 Michael Lindsey

Wide Receiver Jr./5-10/190/Phoenix, Ariz. (Mesa CC)

Wide Receiver Jr./5-8/170/Sacramento, Calif. (American River College)

Mesa CC (2010): Saw action in nine games and recorded 22 receptions for 255 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore... (2009):recorded five catches for 53 yards in four games High School: Prepped at Millennium... two-time letterman in football and wrestling Personal: Born March 9, 1989... son of Deborah and Samuel Lantz... has two sisters, Takiysha and Tanettra, and two brothers, Ben and Tyree... business administration major... aspires to be a chief of police... something unique about Sam is he played in a pop warner game during halftime at a ASU vs. WSU and scored the game’s only touchdown

American River College: Two-time all-conference at the return position and once at WR... helped guide the Beavers to a perfect 11-0 season to be crowned the 2011 Mid Empire Champions... earned all-state plaudits at WR in 2011-12 when he recorded 49 receptions for 542 yards and 7 TD (all teamhighs) and PR honors in 2010-11... holds two school records, longest reception (60 yards) and longest punt return (85 yards) High School: Prepped at Cordova... all-conference selection during junior and senior seasons in football... also named allconference in basketball and track and field as a senior Personal: Son of Carla Bell... born February 27, 1992... has one sibling, Mikea... career goal to play professional football

Corbin Lawler

Quarterback Fr./6-3/190/Tea, S.D. (Tea Area) High School: Prepped locally at Tea Area... 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... graduated 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

Nathan Lucs

Linebacker Fr./6-0/197/ West Des Moines, Iowa (Waukee) High School: Prepped at Waukee... 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)... exercise science major... 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”

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Issac Lukes

#18 Thomas Marshall

Defensive Back Fr./5-9/175/ Tea, S.D. (Garretson)

Defensive End Jr./6-3/220/Jacksonville, Fla. (Reedley College)

High School: Prepped at Garretson... three-sport letterwinner in baseball, football, and wrestling... named to 2011 all-region team for baseball... two-time Blue Dragons’ Golden Glove winner... tabbed all-conference in football... four-year member of the National Honor society Personal: Son of Duane and Debbie Lukes... born October 6, 1993... has one brother Zach Lukes, who also attends USF... exercise science major... career goal to become physical therapist

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... participated in FCA Personal: Born October 10, 1987... son of Fredricka Brown... has one brother, Curtis... sports medicine major and journalism minor... aspires to play professional football and make a difference for the future... believes he can make anyone smile

#47 Alexandre Marquignon Defensive Back Fr./6-0/190/Paris, FR (Sainte-Norie)

High School: Prepped at Institution of Sainte-Norie… participated in judo and football… football- member of 2011 French National Team... starter in FS World Cup 2011 Austria…2010 & ’11 Junior National Champion…2 010 Elite National Champion. Personal: Son of Bertrand and Marie France… born July 15, 1991… has one sister, Melanie… business major and political science minor... aspires to play professional football and have a career in communications and marketing

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Chase Montgomery

Wide Receiver Fr./6-3/160/Plainview, Minn. (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) High School: Prepped at Plainview-Elgin-Millville... threeyear letterwinner... named Associated Press all-state, Pioneer Press all-state, all-section and all-conference... four-year letterwinner in track & field, earning all-state in the high jump in 2010 and 2011... also a three-year letter winner in basketball, where he received all-conference honors Personal: Son of Tony & Stacy Montgomery... born April 2, 1993... has two sisters and one brother... career goal to become a college head football coach... tutors elementary students... something unique about Montgomery is he enjoys dancing

#93 Brock Murdock

Trey Naasz

Defensive End Jr./6-2/230/Linden, Calif. (Sacramento CC)

Wide Receiver Fr./6-2/215/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Lincoln)

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 October 15, 1991... has four siblings in Ryan, Shawn, Courtney and twin brother, Connor... business major.. would like to become a corporate manager

High School: Prepped at Lincoln... three-time letterwinner in football... named all-state, two-time Argus Elite 45 and threetime 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... was a member of homecoming court Personal: Son of Bart & Tricia Naaz... born April 4, 1993... has two brothers, Trevor and Trent... sports management major... career goal to manage or coach a professional sports team... actively serves at the local Banquet

Tom Nugteren

Jeffery Myles

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-2/275/Harvey, Ill. (Thorton Township) High School: Prepped at Thorton Township... lettered in football and track & field... named to all-area team in football... placed 3rd in the shot put at the Sectional Meet Personal: Son of Rockie Myles & Mechell Reid... born February 28, 1994... has two sisters, Ebony & Moriah and one brother, Rockie... nursing major... career goal to become a physicians assistant... considers himself a solid gamer, especially good in Call of Duty

Defensive End Fr./6-3/220/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) High School: Prepped at Roosevelt... three-year letterwinner in football and member of the 2011 AA State Championship team... named all-state, all-state academic, all-conference and all-city... Argus Leader Elite 45 selection... also participated in basketball and track & field... member of homecoming court, NHS and Kiwanis Rotary... received Character Counts Hometown Hero award... graduated with honors Personal: Son of Perry & Ann Nugteren... born March 18, 1993... has one sister, Kate... biology and chemistry major... career goal to work in the medical field... plays the drums, guitar and piano

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also four-year letterwinner in basketball and was named allconference 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 November 1, 1993... has two brothers, Cody and Payton... business administration and sports management major... actively volunteers to coach and referee middle school basketball

Aron Peterson

Tight End Fr./6-3/215/Mankato, Minn. (Mankato East) High School: Prepped at Mankato East... three-sport letterwinner for the Cougars: football, lacrosse and basketball... earned all-conference and academic all-state honors in football... named team captain in both football and lacrosse Personal: Son of Lon & Tracey Peterson... born September 16, 1993... nursing major... career goal to become a nurse anesthetist... twin sister, Maren will be swimming for NSIC foe, Minnesota State Mankato

Levi Riley

Safety Fr./5-11/200/Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South)

Mitchell Rosenbloom

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-1/265/St. Paul, Minn. (Johnson) High School: Prepped at St. Paul Johnson... participated in football, wrestling, and track & field... wrestling- one year letterwinner, one year all-conference... track- four-year letter winner, two year shotput conference champion... footballfour-year letterwinner, two-time all-conference, two-year team captain also tam MVP... four-year academic letter winner... four-year Student Council member... two-year Link Crew member Personal: Son of Maxie and Michelle Rosenbloom... born January 10, 1994... youngest of six siblings- four sisters and two brothers

High School: Prepped at Blue Springs South... participated in basketball and football... first team all-state, first team allconference... also named academic all-state Personal: Son of Brad & Sabrina Jones and Jeff Riley... born April 4, 1994... has two younger brothers.

Grant Schindler

Linebacker Fr./6-2/230/Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa Falls)

Brady Rose

Running Back Fr./6-0/200/Cumberland, Wis. (Cumberland) 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 (hm), all-region, all-northwest, all-poineer press and all-conference honors as a senior... selected to play in 2012 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star Game...

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High School: Prepped at Chippewa Falls... named first-team all-state and all-conference (Big Rivers) in football... recorded 106 solo tackles during senior season, earning defensive MVP honors... semi finalist for John Anderson award (top lb in state of Wisconsin)... 2012 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star selection... finished fourth place at the indiviual State Wrestling tournament as a senior... member of the Chippewa Falls Student Emergency Response Team Personal: Son of Wes & Dawn Schindler... born March 21, 1993... has three siblings, Antonia, Alex and Stuart... pre-med major and ROTC/Piloting minor... career goals to become a Physician and an Officer in the U.S. Air Force... volunteer coaches youth football and wrestling... has also volunteered at the Wisconsin Mass Casulty Drill

Conor Schoepp

Andrew Solie

Linebacker Fr./5-10/205/Watertown, S.D. (Watertown)

Linebacker Fr./5-10/205/North Platte, Neb. (Maxwell)

High School: Prepped at Watertown... two-time all-conference selection... named team captain... member of Arrows squad that claimed the football conference title... also lettered 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 October 9, 1993... has two brothers, Marcus and Connor... exercise science major... aspires to be a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level... volunteers at the SD Special Olympics

High School: Prepped at Maxwell... four-year letterwinner in football, basketball and track & field... named AP all-state hm and all-district as a senior... earned 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... 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... applied mathematics for engineering major

#94 Brock Sinclair

Defensive Lineman So./6-3/220/Gregory, S.D. (Northern State) Northern State (2011): Played in three games... recorded two solo tackles for the Wolves... 2010: Redshirt season High School: Prepped at Gregory... four-time letterwinner in football... named team captain, all-state honorable mention and an All-Star game alternate as a senior... selected as Gregory High School Freshman of the Year... lettered six times in wrestling and was 5th place at State “B” tournament in 09... also lettered twice in track... particpated in band for four years Personal: Son of Ed and Leane Sinclair... born October 9, 1991... his brother, Andy, wrestled for NSU from 2003-09... also has a twin brother, Blair and a sister, Jessica... criminal justice major

Ethan Sorensen

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-7/260/Beresford, S.D. (Beresford) High School: Prepped at Beresford... earned all-conference and all-state hm honors in football as a senior... 2012 South Dakota All-Star Game Selection... also lettered in basketball, baseball and wrestling Personal: Son of Bill & Judy Sorensen... born November 23, 1993... has one sibling, Tristen... sports management major... has volunteered at Meals on Wheels

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#51 Ethan Smith

Alex Suker

Offensive Lineman Jr./6-2/285/Caney, Kan. (Coffeyville CC)

Runningback Fr./5-11/180/Apple Valley, Minn. (Eastview)

Coffeyville CC: Named All Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference HM as a sophomore...also a member of the Raven squad in 2010 High School: Prepped at Caney Valley... earned all-league honors for both offensive and defensive line... named all-area and all-state HM as an offensive lineman, while receiving all-area HM recognition for his play on the defensive line... placed third overall in heavyweight division of Kansas 3A State Powerlifting Tournament... also lettered in basketball and track & field Personal: Son of Donna Hawthorne & Grady Smith... born November 19, 1991... has three brothers, Grady, Brandon and Brycen... exercise science major... career goal to own a fitness gym

High School: Prepped at Eastview... participated in track & field, football, and basketball... four-year letterwinner for track & field... three-year letterwinner in football. Personal: Son of Michelle Suker & Stephan Pearson... born September 10, 1993... Sports Management Major... will pursue a career in sports marketing... has volunteered at Race for the Cure

#42 Jonathan Talbot

Linebacker Jr./6-2/205/Grass Valley, Calif. (Sierra College)

Tommy Stark

Linebacker Fr./6-1/210/Muskego, Wis. (Muskego) High School: Prepped at Muskego... three-year letterwinner and starter for the warriors at LB... two-time all-conference and all-suburban selection... named conference Sportsmanship Player of the Year as a senior... graduated with honors Personal: Son of Sheila & Tim Stark... has one sister, Christine... biology major and exercise science minor... career goal to become a physicians assistant or sports physician...volunteers at home church congregation

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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 High School: Prepped at Bear River... recorded 47 tackles, two INTs and nine PD for the as a senior... helped Bruins to an 5-1 conference record and 8-3... also lettered in track & field Personal: Son of Marie & Tony Talbot... born May 30, 1991... has two brothers, Matt and Chris... psychology major and criminal justice minor

Brady Tetzloff

Defensive Lineman Fr./6-1/274/Nicollet, Minn. (Valley Lutheran) High School: Prepped at Valley Lutheran... participated in football, track & field, and basketball... football: two-time allconference, team captain and two-time Most Valuable Lineman... member of school Choir and Weight Lifting Club... honor roll student Personal: Son of John and Karen Tetzloff... born April 23, 1994... has two brothers.

Trevor Wescott

Offensive Lineman Fr./6-5/260/Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) High School: Prepped at Blue Springs... two-time letterwinner 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 Principal’s Advisory Committee Personal: Son of Dale & Christy Wescott... born March 15, 1994... has one brother, Travis... sports management major and coaching minor... speaker at Champions of Character events... volunteers at A+ tutoring

Jess P. Williams

Linebacker Fr./6-0/200/Wall, S.D (Wall) High School: Prepped at Wall... received all-state linebacker and plaudits as senior... two-time all-conference recipient... also garnered all-state and Argus Leader Elite 45 honorable mentions during his Eagles 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

#6 Damian Woods

Wide Receiver Fr./6-2/190/Portland, Ore. (Franklin) High School: Prepped at Franklin… four-time letterman in football… first-team all-city as receiver and second-team all-city as linebacker following junior and senior season... all-city honorable mention as sophomore… tallied 65 receptions for 972 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior… recorded 42 grabs for 864 and 10 touchdowns in junior season… also three-year letterwinner in basketball and two-year letterwinner in track and field… member of 4x400 team that won the district championship… played one season of baseball... member of Black Student Union and Leadership… was ASB Vice President… graduated with honors and received an advanced diploma Personal: Born December 4, 1993… son of Kimberly Lindsey and Damian Woods… has three sisters, Shalesha, Chantell and Jaeda, and one brother, AJ… volunteered at local food shelters and retirement homes

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SEASON REVIEW

Game 1

September 1, 2011

Washburn Sioux Falls

33 17

Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

The University of Sioux Falls fell short at home 33-17 to the No. 18 ranked Washburn in their first ever NCAA DII competition, ending their 32-0 home field win streak at Bob Young Field. The Cougars fell behind early and a late push was not enough to overcome quarterback Dane Simoneau and the Ichabod’s early offense. On the opening drive, Washburn quarterback Dane Simoneau picked apart the Cougar defense completing his first seven pass attempts. Capped by a 13 yard strike from to sophomore tight end Tore Hurst, Simoneau assisted Washburn to an early seven point lead. The Ichabods continued to exploit USF’s pass defense throughout the first quarter. Simoneau hooked up with Justin Cooper for a 47 yard touchdown and to Matt Kobbeman for a 10 yard score to extend Washburn’s lead to 21 at the quarter break. The Cougars dialed up an eight yard touchdown pass to Oates, cutting the Ichabods lead to 27-14 with 5:09 remaining in the third quarter, but it was to little to late. The scoring ended when USF put together an eight play 60 yard drive, which resulted in a Braden Wieking’s 36 yard field goal with 4:52 on the clock. Hanna finished the game 22 of 39 with 242 yards and two touchdowns. Washburn’s signal caller Simoneau set a new school record with 452 yards after hitting 27 of 40 targets. He finished with five touchdowns. Eric Anderson led the way for USF on defense, recording eleven tackles and one interception.

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Game 2

September 10, 2011

NW Missouri State 52 Sioux Falls 17 Bearcat Stadium Maryville, Mo.

Team Statistics

The University of Sioux Falls was handed their second loss of the season by AFCA No.2 Northwest Missouri State University(NWMO) Saturday night in Maryville, Mo., 52-17. After an early deficit, the Bearcats depth and experience proved to be the difference in a blowout win. USF posted the first seven on the board when junior quarterback Carrington Hanna found his favorite target junior wide receiver Jeremiah Oates for a 29 yard score. The touchdown marked USFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first lead of the season as they went up 7-3. However, After trading possessions, Bearcat quarterback Blake Christopher hit freshman Kyle Goodburn for a 47 yard touchdown to end the first quarter and take a 10-7 advantage. After outscoring the Cougars 28-3 in the second period, the Bearcats continued to impose their will. To begin the third quarter, Christopher found senior tight end Kyle Kilgore for a 51 yard grab and his third passing touchdown of the game. USF showed some life in the fourth quarter, when junior quarterback Taylor Perkins threw a 40 yard strike to senior Tony Benedetto to make the score 45 -17, which is as close as the visiting team would get. Junior safety Robert Virgil led the Cougar defense with 10 tackles. Junior linebacker Matt White followed with eight. In his second career start at quarterback, Hanna went 11 of 27 for 137 passing yards and two interceptions, while rushing for 47 yards. Individual Statistics

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ GAME 2

Game 3

September 17, 2011

McNeese State Sioux Falls

31 17

Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, La.

The University of Sioux Falls refused to back down in Saturday night’s encounter with DI FCS No. 23 McNeese State University at Cowboy Stadium. The Cougars came in with a chip on their shoulder and showed resilience, launching a late comeback to quiet the home crowd of 14,342. In the end, USF came up short 31-17 but the Cougars played their best football thus far on the season’s biggest stage. McNeese put the first seven points on the board when Cody Stroud led the Cowboys on a six play, 59 yard drive capped by a 38 yard touchdown toss to Darius Carey. After another USF three and out, Carey lined up deep to field the punt. Initially he appeared to slip, but once he caught his balance, he was off to the races for a 68 yard Cowboy touchdown. His sprint gave the home team a 14-point lead. USF responded with a 10-0 run to begin the third quarter. To get things rolling Braden Wieking converted a 25-yard field goal. Next, the Cougars did it on defense. USF senior corner Angelo Pree jumped Stroud’s pass and returned it for a 31-yard pick six with 12:26 left in the third quarter. His play pulled the visiting squad within four. McNeese would answer, scoring a rushing touchdown on each of their next two possesions to hold a 28-10 advantage and secure a win. Perkins completed 15 of his 32 passes for 146 yards and one touchdown. He also carried the ball nine times for 40 yards. Matt White and Angelo Pree led the Cougars on defense with 11 tackles each, while Pree had one interception.

Team Statistics

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Individual Statistics

Game 4

September 24, 2011

Sioux Falls Minot State

38 23

Herb Parker Stadium Minot, N.D.

Team Statistics

The University of Sioux Falls picked up their first win of the season at Minot State University Saturday afternoon, 38-23. The Cougars received contributions from both sides of the ball and special teams to record a season high five touchdowns. Nick Phillips converted a 35 yard field to put Minot on the board first. USF special teams came up big, when junior kicker Braden Wieking pinned the Beavers within their own 10 yard line, following a USF three and out. USF’s defense capitalized on Wieking’s punt, forcing Jorgenson into poor pass, which junior safety Robert Virgil picked off and returned 18 yards for a Cougar defensive score. USF took the lead 7-3. USF won the game in the second quarter, where they limited the Beavers to just 50 yards total and forced two turnovers to outscore the home team 17-0. After the break, USF received the kick and got right back to work. Michael Hicks, who entered the game averaging 26 yards per return, bobbled the kick, but once he regained possession, he took a quick cut left, broke a tackle and out ran the beavers 96 yards for his first touchdown of the season. Hicks return put USF up 31-3. The Beavers didn’t give up and saw some success late, outscoring the Cougars 14-0 in the fourth quarter. The Cougars recorded a season high 196 rushing yards on the day. They were led by junior running back Jordan Taylor, who tallied a season high 85 yards in just one half of play. On defense, USF recorded eight tackles for a loss and forced a season-high, 5 turnovers (3 interceptions and 2 fumbles). Individual Statistics

COUGAR FOOTBALL • GAME 4

Game 5

October 1, 2011

Sioux Falls William Jewell

35 10

Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

Coming off a season-high 195 yards on the ground, the Cougars called on their run game again, this time they rushed for 285 yards en route to a 35-10 victory over William Jewell College. Just three plays into the game, Junior CB Brett Jensen picked off Sean Shelton’s pass for his first interception of the season. USF turned the cardinal turnover into a score, when junior tailback Jordan Taylor rushed for a two yard touchdown. After a Cardinal three and out, USF took over on their own 20 yard line. The drive resulted in a second USF score. This time, it was through the air as sophomore quarterback Carrington Hanna found sophomore tight end Taylor Klein on a 14 yard toss. USF continued its first half domination of William Jewell on their next possession. They would march 80 yards down the field to go up 21-0 with 10:22 left in the 2nd quarter. The Cardinals finally got a break, when Daniel Meegan’s punt bounced off USF senior return man, Michael Hicks chest. A few plays later, Glen Whitney squeezed past the Cougar defenders for a four yard touchdown run. WJC kicker Warren Frevert tacked on three more just before the break to make it 21-10. The two teams played the game of field position to begin the third quarter, each punting twice before USF would on to score the period’s only points. Hanna did his best Michael Vick impersonation, the pocket collapsed, he saw day light and ran 15 yards for his second rushing touchdown of the day. WJC responded with a drive deep into USF territory, but Robert Virgil came up with a big interception, denying a Cardinal scoring opportunity to close the door on any comeback. On offense, the Cougars recorded a season high 502 yards, with 285 yards on the ground. Taylor averaged 6.5 yards per carry, tallying a career high 145 rushing yards and one touchdown. He also led the team in receiving, catching five passes for 53 yards.Hanna had a great day both running the ball and passing. He finished 18-29 for 217 passing yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 128 yards, where he scored two more touchdowns. The USF defense had another brilliant performance, recording three interceptions to increase their season total to eight.

Team Statistics

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Game 6

October 15, 2011

Sioux Falls Black Hills State

44 20

Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

Team Statistics

The University of Sioux Falls clicked on all cylinders Saturday afternoon, pouring a season high 44 points on Black Hills State University at Bob Young Field. In their opening drive, the Cougars moved the ball well and actually positioned themselves for an early scoring opportunity with a 1st and goal from the BHSU 10 yard line. However, they were held to a 25 yard Braden Wieking field goal, following a costly offensive pass interference in the redzone. Following a three and out, Levi Milikin set up for a punt on his own 9 yard line. USF brought pressure and Angelo Pree slipped through to record his second blocked kick of the season. He would then go on to return his block for a score to give USF a 10-3 lead. The two teams traded field goals in the second quarter, two from Wieking and one from Devin Rounds gave USF a 16-3 lead at the break. Michael Hicks ended his scoring drought as he found the end-zone twice today. First He made the Yellow Jackets pay for kicking to him, returning a punt 85 yards for his second return for a touchdown this season. Next Hicks hauled in a 28 yard pass from Hanna for his first touchdown reception of the year. Jordan Taylor broke the century mark for the second week in a row, rushing for 148 of the Cougars 176 yards on the ground. At quarterback, Hanna finished 6-13 for 96 yards, while Perkins went 5-8 for 101 yards and two TDs. Robert Virgil and Michael Frericks each swiped one interception for USF. Virgil’s was his third in three games and Frericks’ marked his second on the season. Individual Statistics

COUGAR FOOTBALL • GAME 6

Game 7

October 22, 2011

Sioux Falls 71 S.D. Mines & Tech. 0 Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

The Cougars couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate time for an offensive explosion, scoring a season high 71 points infront of a homecoming crowd of 3,020 Saturday night at Bob Young Field. USF pounced on the Hardrockers early in the first quarter, forcing two SDSM&T fumbles. The second recovered fumble resulted in the game’s first score. Taylor Perkins called his own number from nine yards out to give the Cougars an 7-0 lead with 12:06 left in the first quarter. On the ensuing SDSM&T possession, Kolten Jelden boomed a 58 yard punt to dangerous USF returnman Michael Hicks. Hicks made him pay, covering nearly 130 yards on a 90 yard punt return for a touchdown. The second quarter would only get worse for the Hardrockers as USF scored two on the ground and two through the air for 28 points in the quarter and a 42-point lead at half. The Cougars continued to lay it on the Hardrockers in the second half, where they would find the endzone four more times. The third quarter was the Perkins-Oates show as Perkins ran for a score and tossed two more touchdowns to Oates. In his first home start under center, Perkins finished with 169 yards and career-high four TDs. He also added 66 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. At receiver Jeremiah Oates had a big day, snagging three TD receptions to tally a teamhigh eight on the year. He finished with just shy of the century mark with 99 yards on four catches. Jordan Taylor recorded his third consecutive 100 yard game today. He finished with 137 yards and two TD’s. The Cougar defense that held SDSM&T to only 70 total yards was led by Matt White. He finished with 10 tackles and one interception.

Team Statistics

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Individual Statistics

Game 8

October 29, 2011

Sioux Falls Minot State

29 10

Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

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Junior tight end Josh Nakamoto hauled in a 2-yard pass from junior quarterback Taylor Perkins for the game-winning touchdown with 9:53 remaining to lift USF to a 29-10 comeback win over Minot State on Saturday afternoon at Bob Young Field. The Cougars (5-3) trailed 10-9 with 12:29 left in the fourth quarter but they put together a six play, 59-yard scoring drive to regain the lead on Nakamoto’s touchdown reception; his first score in a USF jersey. USF failed to convert the two point conversion but junior defensive back Robert Virgil sealed the win by scooping up a Minot fumble and taking it 18-yards to the endzone on the ensuing possession. Perkins shook off an early interception to complete 9-of-18 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown. The Mesa, Ariz. native also added 82 yards on the ground. Sophomore Carrington Hanna played a key role in the offensive scheme as he rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown and completed a 13-yard touchdown pass to Michael Hicks. Junior running back Jordan Taylor had 20 carries for 74 yards. Virgil and his defensive cohorts forced three turnovers and sacked Minot State’s quarterback tandem of Bryce Jorgenson and C.J. Evans five times. The Cougar defense held the Beavers to 283 yards of offense on the day led by a career-high three sacks and six tackles by junior defensive lineman Jameel Medlock. Senior Brandon Andersen added seven stops, including two for a loss. Individual Statistics

COUGAR FOOTBALL • GAME 8

Game 9

November 5, 2011

North Dakota Sioux Falls

15 13

Alerus Center Grand Forks, N.D.

In their final game of the 2011 provisional season, the University of Sioux Falls fell in a heartbreaker, 15-13, at the Alerus Center (Grand Forks, N.D.), where No.25 (FCS) the University of North Dakota’s Zeb Miller converted a 29 field goal as time expired. The two teams combined for three offensive touchdowns in a game that proved to be decided by special teams play. Both USF & UND entered the game with six blocked kicks under their belt. USF would tally one more on the season, but the Fighting Sioux broke through the Cougars line to block three kicks, two field goals and one extra point attempt, resulting in seven very costly points left on the field by USF, en route to a two point loss. he second quarter was full of big plays by both the defensive units and again, the special teams. First, it was USF’s junior safety Robert Virgil. He put a stop to UND’s drive, when he intercepted Goska’s pass 48 seconds into the second quarter, but the Cougars couldn’t capitalize on the turnover. Next the USF defense forced UND to a three and out and received another big play from special teams, as Ryan Graber snuck behind the Fighting Sioux’s line to block Brett Cameron’s kick and record USF’s seventh block of the year. USF scored the final touchdown of the game on their next drive, when Perkins threw a beautiful 35 yard pass to Hicks only to setup an 11 yard fade for a score to Jeremiah Oates the very next play. Oates’ touchdown gave him nine on the year. UND’s controlled the fourth quarter, where they held a 12:14-2:46 advantage in time possession. It maybe repetitive, but it was all special teams as Brett Cameron’s punt at the 6:41 marked pinned USF down on their own one yard line and resulted in a safety that cut the Cougars’ lead to one point and returned the ball to UND with 5:49 left in the game. The Fighting Sioux started at their own 40 yard line and although USF’s defense played stout all game, UND methodically milked the clock against an exhausted defense, to ultimately setup for Miller’s game winning kick as time expired. The most telling stat was the Sioux’s play and time possession advantage, as UND ran a total of 79 plays over 40 minutes of possession, while USF recorded 46 snaps during just under 20 minutes of possession.

Team Statistics

COUGAR FOOTBALL • GAME 9

Individual Statistics

2011 TEAM

INDIVIDUAL

USF OPP SCORING 281 194 Points Per Game 31.2 21.6 FIRST DOWNS 158 167 Rushing 75 63 Passing 70 90 Penalty 13 14 RUSHING YARDAGE 1494 1025 Yards gained rushing 1655 1335 Yards lost rushing 161 310 Rushing Attempts 312 363 Average Per Rush 4.8 2.8 Average Per Game 166.0 113.9 TDs Rushing 12 9 PASSING YARDAGE 1634 2264 Comp-Att-Int 118-234-13 169-302-15 Average Per Pass 7.0 7.5 Average Per Catch 13.8 13.4 Average Per Game 181.6 251.6 TDs Passing 18 14 TOTAL OFFENSE 3128 3289 Total Plays 546 665 Average Per Play 5.7 4.9 Average Per Game 347.6 365.4 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 36-897 49-870 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 21-391 10-105 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 15-258 13-90 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 24.9 17.8 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 18.6 10.5 INT RETURN AVERAGE 17.2 6.9 FUMBLES-LOST 14-8 17-6 PENALTIES-Yards 68-607 66-540 Average Per Game 67.4 60.0 PUNTS-Yards 39-1564 43-1760 Average Per Punt 40.1 40.9 Net punt average 34.3 28.6 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 26:43 33:17 3RD-DOWN Conversions 42/108 54/143 3rd-Down Pct 39% 38% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 6/8 10/23 4th-Down Pct 75% 43% SACKS BY-Yards 20-99 13-78 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 37 24 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 8-12 9-13 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-2 RED-ZONE SCORES (31-35) 89% (23-30) 77% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (23-35) 66% (16-30) 53% PAT-ATTEMPTS (33-36) 92% (21-23) 91% Score by quarters Univ.of Sioux Falls Opponents

1st 62 48

2nd 3rd 77 68 64 39

4th 74 43

Career Statistical Leaders RUSHING K. Porter J. Taylor C. Hanna

Att 227 248 74

Yards 1485 1212 375

PASSING T. Perkins C. Hanna

Cmp-Att-Int 54-105-3 62-123-9

Avg 6.5 4.9 5.1

TD 11 9 5

Pct. Yds 51.4 823 50.4 785

Lg Avg/Gm 51 37.1 26 55.1 32 41.7 TD Avg/Gm 11 137.2 7 98.1

RECEIVING No. Yards Avg TD Lg Avg/Gm J. Oates 26 373 14.3 9 52 41.4 K. Porter 36 367 10.2 6 34 9.2 B. Madsen 10 135 13.5 0 23 15.0 C. Hanna 6 71 11.8 1 24 7.9 SCORING TD FGs PATs Rush Rcv Pass Saf Points B. Wieking 0 36 201 0 0 0 52 309 K. Porter 17 0 0 11 6 0 0 102 J. Oates 9 0 0 0 9 0 0 54 J. Taylor 9 0 0 9 0 0 0 54 TACKLES Solo E. Anderson 100 N. Bonte 101 M. Frericks 68 M. White 49 R. Virgil 38

Asst 53 42 26 31 10

Total 153 143 94 80 48

TFL 19.5 25.0 6.0 2.5 2.0

Ints 3 2 4 1 5

2011 Final NSIC Conference Football Standings North Division Duluth 5-1 St. Cloud State 5-1 Northern State 4-2 Bemidji State 3-3 U-Mary 3-3 Moorhead 1-5 Crookston 0-6

Conference Season 8-2 11-3 8-2 9-3 4-6 5-6 7-3 8-3 4-6 5-6 1-9 2-9 0-10 1-10

South Minn.State Winona State Augustana Wayne State Concordia SMSU Upper Iowa

Conference Season 8-2 9-3 7-3 7-4 6-4 6-5 7-3 7-4 5-5 6-5 3-7 3-8 2-8 3-8

Division 6-0 4-2 4-2 3-3 3-3 1-5 0-6

Total 281 194

COUGAR FOOTBALL • 2011 STATISTICS

NSIC TERRITORY Minot State University Minot, North Dakota University of Minnesota, Crookston Crookston, Minnesota

Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota

NORTH DAKOTA

University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, Minnesota

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

MINNESOTA

Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, Minnesota

Augustana College Sioux Falls, South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, S.D.

Concordia University-St. Paul St. Paul, Minnesota

SOUTH DAKOTA

Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, Minnesota

Winona State University Winona, Minnesota

IOWA NEBRASKA

St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, Minnesota

Upper Iowa University Fayette, Iowa Wayne State College Wayne, Nebraska

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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 81st season this year and clearly continues to make a major imprint nationally, winning 11 national titles since 2006. Winona State men claimed NCAA II Basketball Championships in 2006 and 2008 and narrowly missed a third crown, falling in a last second shot in 2007. In addition, the Warriors established a NCAA II record of 57 consecutive victories. Concordia University launched an ongoing streak of five consecutive NCAA II Volleyball Championships in 2007. In 2008 the Golden Bears won 37 straight matches after a season opening loss on their way to a second consecutive title and scripted a marvelous encore in 2009 with a perfect 37-0 finish, a third straight national crown and a winning streak of 74 straight matches. In 2010 the Golden Bear extended that win streak to 75 before dropping their second match of the season. They started 2010 with a 10-4 record before ripping off 22 straight wins on their way to their fourth straight national title. In 2011, after overcoming midseason injuries, the Golden Bears hit their stride. The Golden Bears knocked off No. 1 and undefeated Cal State San Bernardino to become the first team in the history of NCAA Division II women’s volleyball, to captured a fifth consecutive NCAA Division II Championship. In a most surprising run, Minnesota Duluth completed a perfect 15-0 season by winning the 2008 NCAA Division II Football Championship. The Bulldogs, limited to only 24 scholarships by league rule, swept a field of fully-funded teams, including top ranked Grand Valley State and number three Northwest Missouri State. Two years later in 2010 the Bulldogs repeated that feat, going 15-0 again to win the national championship. The Bulldogs became the first NCAA DII football squad to win two national championships with undefeated records. Minnesota State added more luster to the league by finishing 32-2 and claiming the 2008-09 NCAA II Women’s Basketball Championship. The Mavericks rolled to a wild 103-94 victory over Franklin Pierce to set a NCAA record for total points in the title game. Augustana College got into the mix of national championships in 2011 when their women’s cross country team turned in a true team performance in Spokane, Wash. All five Viking runners earned All-American status as Augustana won the first cross country national championship in NSIC history. Since 2000, the NSIC has also participated in Mineral Water Bowl. Hosted by the Quarterback Club of Excelsior Springs, Mo., the Mineral Water Bowl matches the highest-finishing teams from the NSIC and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) not selected for the NCAA Division II football playoffs. In 2000, Winona State defeated Missouri Western State, 43-41, in triple overtime, for the Warriors first-ever NCAA II post-season win. The NSIC has also had five athletes awarded with the NCAA Elite 89 Award, which is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 89 championships. Earning the award were Ben Keller (Minnesota State, Baseball 2012), Cody Lensing (Augustana, Wrestling 2012), Kendra Huettl (Minnesota State, Softball, 2011), Matt Braithwaite (Augustana, Cross Country, 2010) and Lauren Brown (Winona State, Outdoor Track & Field, 2010). Member schools continue to emphasize the educational, entertainment and unifying value of sports while pointing with pride to the many advantages to be gained by attending these colleges and universities. The NSIC is committed to providing rewarding experiences for its student-athletes, and while the challenges that loom are sizable, indeed, the NSIC is surely well positioned for the future. (By Larry Scott & Nick Kornder)

COUGAR FOOTBALL • NSIC HISTORY

NSIC FOOTBALL CAREER LEADERS By Total Yardage- THROUGH 2010 SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE G PLAYS RUSH PASS NET 1. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 2. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 3. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 4. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 5. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 6. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 7. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 8. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 9. Curt Strasheim, SSU (1978-1981) 10. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 11. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 12. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 13. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 14. Geoff Martinson, BSU (1998-01) 15. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) PASSING G PA PC PCT. TD INT YDS 1. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 2. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 3. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 4. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 5. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 6. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 7. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 8. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 9. Curt Strasheim, SSU (1978-81) 10. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 11. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 12. Geoff Martinson, BSU (1998-01) 13. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 14. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 15. Steve Elzenga, SSU (1985-87) RUSHING G ATT YG YL NET A/PC TD 1. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 2. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 3. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 4. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 5. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 6. Kevin Curtin, WSU (2000-03) 7. Zach Molacek, WSC (2002-06) 8. R.J. Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 9. Larry Ras, MTU (1968-1971) 10. Amory Bodin, UMD (1977-80) 11. Troy Hendricks, MSUM (1983-86) 12. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 13. Mike Quirk, MSUM (1966-68, 70) 14. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) RECEIVING G NO YDS TD 1. Brian Jark, NSU (2006-2009) 2. Logan Masters, WSC (2006-09) 3. Damien Hoffman, UMM (1997-00) 4. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 5. Joseph Mapson, CU (2002-04) 6. Tyrone Ruffin, CU (2005-08) 7. Joe Dittrich, SSU (1978-80) 8. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 9. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 10. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 11. Wayne Hawkins, SSU (1989-91) 12. Antwon Williams, CU (04-07) 13. Tavaris Johnson, WSC (1998-01) 14. Joe Mapson, CU (2001-03) 15 Jason Leden, BSU (1998-01) 37 1499 1174 8996 10170 30 1205 2146 6807 8953 35 1125 1050 6779 7829 34 1330 -169 7736 7567 17 867 -191 6025 5834 24 1097 -689 6437 5748 23 996 300 5243 5543 25 902 684 4484 5168 30 1080 344 4504 4848 17 790 414 4319 4733 23 615 330 4316 4646 25 595 205 4436 4641 19 872 -35 4794 4759 31 602 -10 4422 4412 34 734 4216 0 4216 37 1134 672 .592 69 41 8996 33 1147 686 .598 58 44 7736 30 847 484 .571 50 22 6807 35 841 438 .521 74 43 6779 24 937 494 .527 32 45 6437 17 715 423 .592 63 26 6025 23 768 394 .513 33 43 5243 19 713 450 .631 40 27 4794 30 846 444 .525 25 39 4504 25 665 321 .483 38 27 4484 25 501 269 .537 66 20 4436 31 492 297 .604 43 17 4422 17 608 365 .600 29 18 4319 23 478 271 .567 37 21 4316 14 517 298 .576 33 21 3766 34 734 4546 330 4216 5.7 43 34 738 4165 91 4074 5.5 51 20 517 3511 180 3331 6.4 40 24 634 3324 79 3245 5.2 39 25 410 3315 42 3273 7.98 60 34 453 3061 135 2926 6.5 27 33 512 2920 170 2750 5.4 26 26 431 2687 154 2533 5.8 26 22 534 2523 84 2439 4.6 27 23 403 2307 80 2227 5.5 25 24 467 2225 62 2163 4.6 18 30 357 2902 756 2146 6.0 24 21 412 2213 67 2146 5.2 24 23 374 2321 238 2083 5.6 14 36 210 2298 16 37 207 3118 20 28 185 2060 12 23 161 2651 38 26 154 2227 19 34 149 2212 24 24 147 1476 6 34 144 2,416 30 21 142 2855 43 33 140 2,562 32 18 138 1667 14 30 135 1490 5 25 127 2059 15 26 123 1990 16 27 122 1696 17

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Based On NSIC Contests Only NSIC FOOTBALL CAREER LEADERS (CONT) SCORING G TD XP FG 2PT TP 1. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 25 60 0-0 0-0 0 360 2. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 34 59 0-0 0-0 2 358 3. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 34 45 0-0 0-0 1 272 4. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 33 43 0-0 0-0 1 260 5. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 20 42 0-0 0-0 0 252 6. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 24 41 0-0 0-0 1 248 7. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 23 39 0-0 0-0 5 244 8. Steve Opgenorth, WSU (2000-03) 34 0 143-159 31-50 1 238 9. Nick Hope, WSC (2006-09) 33 0 122-130 35-47 0 227 10. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 23 36 0-0 0-0 2 220 11. Kevin Curtain, WSU (2000-03) 34 35 0-0 0-0 0 210 12. Joe Clark, Augie (2008-10) 30 34 0-0 0-0 0 204 13. Owen Olson, NSU (2000-03) 33 0 131-147 22-36 1 199 14. RJ Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 27 27 22-29 3-6 2 197 15. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 33 32 0 0 0 192 16. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 34 30 0 0 0 180 17. Randy Sullivan, MSUM (1982-84) 18 29 0-0 0-0 2 178 18.Carson Walch, WSU (1996-99) 22 28 0-0 0-0 3 174 19. Amory Bodin, UMD (1978-80) 23 27 0-0 0-0 1 164 Brody Johnson, CU (2003-06) 30 0 119 15 0 164 Per Game Average - THROUGH 2010 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. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 23 996 300 5243 5543 241.0 7. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 24 1097 -689 6437 5748 239.5 8. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 35 1125 1050 6779 7829 223.7 9. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 34 1330 -169 7736 7567 222.6 10. Luke Butler, Augie (2008-09) 18 566 254 3596 3850 213.9 11. Mitch Brecke, CU (08-09) 15 549 88 3072 3160 210.7 12. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 25 902 684 4484 5168 206.7 13. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 23 615 330 4316 4646 202.0 14. Mike Peterson, UMM (1985-88) 19 631 226 3513 3739 196.8 15. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 25 595 205 4436 4641 185.6 16. Curt Strasheim, SSU (1978-1981) 30 1080 344 4504 4848 161.6 PASSING G PA PC PCT. TD INT Yards Y/G 1. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 17 715 423 .592 63 26 6025 354.4 2. Steve Elzenga, SSU (1985-87) 14 517 298 .576 33 21 3766 269.0 3. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 24 937 494 .527 32 45 6437 268.2 4. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 17 608 365 .600 29 18 4319 254.1 5. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 19 713 450 .631 40 27 4794 252.3 6. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 37 1134 672 .592 69 41 8996 243.1 7. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 33 1147 686 .598 58 44 7736 234.4 8. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 23 768 394 .513 33 43 5243 228.0 9. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 847 484 .571 50 22 6807 226.9 10. Mitch Brecke, CU (08-09) 15 442 258 58.4 13 28 3072 204.8 11. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 35 841 438 .521 74 43 6779 193.7 12. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 23 478 271 .567 37 21 4316 187.7 13. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 25 665 321 .483 38 27 4484 179.4 14. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 25 501 269 .537 66 20 4436 177.4 15. Curt Strasheim, SSU (1978-81) 30 846 444 .525 25 39 4504 150.1

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. Larry Ras, MTU (1968-1971) 22 534 2523 84 2439 4.6 27 110.9 7. Mike Quirk, MSUM (1966-68, 70) 21 412 2213 67 2146 5.2 24 102.2 8. R.J. Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 26 431 2687 154 2533 5.8 26 97.4 9. Amory Bodin, UMD (1977-80) 23 403 2307 80 2227 5.5 25 96.8 10. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 23 374 2321 238 2083 5.6 14 90.6 11. Troy Hendricks, MSUM (1983-86) 24 467 2225 62 2163 4.6 18 90.1 12. Kevin Curtin, WSU (2000-03) 34 453 3061 135 2926 6.5 27 86.1 13. Zach Molacek, WSC (2002-06) 33 512 2920 170 2750 5.4 26 83.3 14. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 357 2902 756 2146 6 24 71.5 RECEIVING (Rec/per game) G NO YDS TD C/G 1. Wayne Hawkins, SSU (1989-91) 18 138 1667 14 7.7 2. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 23 161 2651 38 7.0 3. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 21 142 2855 43 6.8 4. Damien Hoffman, UMM (1997-00) 28 185 2060 12 6.6 5. Erik Kruse, UM (2007-2008) 19 121 1300 10 6.4 6. Joe Dittrich, SSU (1978-80) 24 147 1476 6 6.1 7. Joseph Mapson, CU (2002-04) 26 154 2227 19 5.9 8. Brian Jark, NSU (2006-2009) 36 210 2298 16 5.8 9. Logan Masters, WSC (2006-09) 37 207 3118 20 5.6 10. Mike Ross, UMM (1983-86) 21 114 1641 13 5.4 11. Paul Choudek, SSU (1978-80) 22 114 1268 6 5.2 12. Tavaris Johnson, WSC (1998-01) 25 127 2059 15 5.1 13. Joe Mapson, CU (2001-03) 26 123 1990 16 4.7 14. Antwon Williams, CU (04-07) 30 135 1490 5 4.5 Jason Leden, BSU (1998-01) 27 122 1696 17 4.5 16. Calvin Simon, CU (07-pres) 28 120 1739 12 4.3 17. Tyrone Ruffin, CU (2005-08) 34 149 2212 24 4.4 18. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 33 140 2562 32 4.24 19. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 34 144 2416 30 4.23 RECEIVING (Rec Yds/per game) G NO YDS TD C/G 1. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 21 142 2855 43 136.0 2. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 23 161 2651 38 115.3 3. Wayne Hawkins, SSU (1989-91) 18 138 1667 14 92.6 4. Joseph Mapson, CU (2002-04) 26 154 2227 19 85.7 5. Logan Masters, WSC (2006-09) 37 207 3118 20 84.3 6. Tavaris Johnson, WSC (1998-01) 25 127 2059 15 82.4 7. Mike Ross, UMM (1983-86) 21 114 1641 13 78.1 8. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 33 140 2,562 32 77.6 9. Joe Mapson, CU (2001-03) 26 123 1990 16 76.5 10. Damien Hoffman, UMM (1997-00) 28 185 2060 12 73.6 11. Antwon Williams, CU (04-07) 30 135 1490 5 4.5 12. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 34 144 2,416 30 71.1 13. Erik Kruse, UM (2007-2008) 19 121 1300 10 68.4 14. Tyrone Ruffin, CU (2005-08) 34 149 2212 24 65.1 15. Brian Jark, NSU (2006-2009) 36 210 2298 16 63.8 16 Jason Leden, BSU (1998-01) 27 122 1696 17 62.8 17. Calvin Simon, CU (07-pres) 28 120 1739 12 62.1 18. Joe Dittrich, SSU (1978-80) 24 147 1476 6 61.5 19. Paul Choudek, SSU (1978-80) 22 114 1268 6 57.6

NSIC INDIVIDUAL GAME OFFENSIVE RECORDS THROUGH 2011 SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE Attempts: 87 Scott Longenecker, Bemidji St. vs. St. Cloud St., 1975 Yards Gained: 555 Jeff Loots, Southwest State vs. Winona State, 1991 RUSHING Attempts: 52 RJ Rollins, Minn.-Crookston vs. MSU Moorhead, 2005 Yards Gained: 384 RJ Rollins, Minn.-Crookston vs. MSU Moorhead, 2004 PASSING Attempts: 67 Curt Strasheim, Southwest St. vs. MSU Moorhead, 1981 Completions: 40 Josh Shudlick, SMSU vs. Augustana, 2008 Percentage: .852 Ed Schultz, Moorhead St. vs. Winona St., 1977, 23-27 Touchdowns: 7 Jeff Loots, Southwest State vs. Bemidji State, 1991 7 Spencer Ohm, Concordia-St. Paul vs. SMSU, 2011 Yards Gained: 563 Jeff Loots, Southwest State vs. Winona State, 1991 Consecutive Completions: 14 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: 6 Josh Hanson, Augustana vs. U-Mary, 2010 6 Kirby Hovden, Upper Iowa vs. Minnesota, Crookston, 2010 6 Silas Fluellen, Wayne State at Winona State, 2009 6 Ted McKnight, Minn. Duluth vs. Southwest St., 1976 6 Jim Van Wagner, Mich. Tech vs. Southwest St., 1974 Field Goals: 5 Drew Behrens, Augustana at Concordia-St. Paul, 2010 5 Randy Bishoff, MSU Moorhead vs. Southwest St., 1978 Points: 36 Ted McKnight, Minn. Duluth vs. Southwest St., 1976 36 Jim Van Wagner, Mich. Tech vs. Southwest St., 1974 PUNTING Attempts:

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

INTERCEPTIONS Number: 5 Bill Trewick, St. Cloud State vs. Bemidji State, 1970

SCORING G TD XP FG 2PT TP P/G 1. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 25 60 0-0 0-0 0 360 14.4 2. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 20 42 0-0 0-0 0 252 12.6 3. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 23 39 0-0 0-0 5 244 10.6 4. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 34 59 0-0 0-0 2 358 10.5 5. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 24 41 0-0 0-0 1 248 10.3 6. Randy Sullivan, MSUM (1982-84) 18 29 0-0 0-0 2 178 9.9 7. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 23 36 0-0 0-0 2 220 9.6 8. Joe Clark, Augie (2008-09) 20 28 0-0 0-0 0 168 8.4 9. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 34 45 0-0 0-0 1 272 8.0 10.Carson Walch, WSU (1996-99) 22 28 0-0 0-0 3 174 7.9 11. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 33 43 0-0 0-0 1 260 7.9 12. RJ Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 27 27 22-29 3-6 2 197 7.3 13. Amory Bodin, UMD (1978-80) 23 27 0-0 0-0 1 164 7.1 14. Steve Opgenorth, WSU (2000-03) 34 0 143-159 31-50 1 238 7.0 15. Nick Hope, WSC (2006-09) 33 0 122-130 35-47 0 227 6.9

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NSIC TEAM GAME OFFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSE Attempts: 107 Bemidji State vs. St. Cloud State, 1975 Yards Gained: 770 St. Cloud State at Minnesota, Crookston, 2011 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: 68 Southwest State vs. MSU Moorhead, 1981 Completions: 40 SMSU at Augustana, 2008 40 Northern State vs. Winona State, 2007 Yards Gained: 563 Southwest State vs. Winona State, 1991 Touchdowns: 7 Southwest State vs. Bemidji State, 1991 7 Concordia-St. Paul vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2002 7 Concordia-St. Paul vs. SMSU, 2011 SCORING Touchdowns: 12 Winona State vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001 12 Michigan Tech vs. Southwest State, 1975 Points: 85 Michigan Tech vs. Southwest State, 1975 84 Winona State vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001 NSIC TEAM GAME DEFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL DEFENSE Fewest Plays: 37 Mankato State vs. Bemidji State, 1966 Fewest Yards: -50 Minnesota-Morris vs. Southwest State, 1975 PASSING Fewest Comp.: 0 Several Teams Tied Fewest Yards: 0 Several Teams Tied Interceptions: 11 St. Cloud State vs. Bemidji State, 1970 NSIC INDIVIDUAL SEASON OFFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSE Attempts: 498 Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Yards Gained: 3475 Silas Fluellen, Wayne State (2009) Game Average: 395.2 Jeff Loots, SSU (1991) RUSHING Attempts: 275 Richard Haley, Minnesota, Crookston (2011) Yards Gained: 1519 Isaac Odlim, Minnesota Duluth (2009) Game Average: 202.9 RJ Rollins, Minnesota-Crookston (2004) PASSING Attempts: 455 Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Completions: 290 Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Percentage: .686 Ted Schlafke, Minnesota Duluth (2008) Touchdowns: 30 Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) 30 Dustin Long, MSU Moorhead (2007) Yards Gained: 3082 Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Game Average: 398.2 Jeff Loots, Southwest State (1991) RECEIVING Receptions: 78 Jabari Taylor, MSU Moorhead (2007) Yards Gained: 1096 Frederick Bruno, Wayne State (2009) Touchdowns: 16 Tim Battaglia, Minnesota Duluth (2002) Chris Samp, Winona State (2004) SCORING Touchdowns: 28 Isaac Odim, Minnesota Duluth (2009) Field Goals: 15 Daniel Padilla, Minnesota State (2011) Total Points: 168 Isaac Odim, Minnesota Duluth (2009) Game Average: 18.0 Larry Ras, Michigan Tech (1971) PUNTING Attempts: 71 Mike Guzzo, Bemidji State (1979) Average: 46.0 Ryan Schneider, Winona State (1999)

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INTERCEPTIONS Number: 11 Jeff Huffman, Michigan Tech (1979) Return Yards: 277 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: 738 Southwest Minnesota State (2008) Yards Gained: 4856 Minnesota Duluth (2008) Game Average: 557.1 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 Southwest Minnesota State (2008) Completions: 294 Southwest Minnesota State (2008) Yards Gained: 3122 Southwest Minnesota State (2008) Game Average: 398.2 Southwest State (1992) Touchdowns: 32 Minnesota Duluth (2002) Interceptions: 25 Concordia-St. Paul (2011) SCORING Points: 479 Minnesota Duluth (2010) Scoring Average: 47.9 Minnesota Duluth (2002 & 2010) Wins: 10 Minnesota Duluth (2008 & 2009 & 2010) Losses: 10 Minnesota, Crookston (2009, 2010, 2011) Winning Streak: 34 Minnesota-Morris (1975-1979) 31 Minnesota Duluth (2008-2011) Losing Streak: 43 Minnesota-Morris (1997-2002) 36 Minnesota, Crookston (10/4/08-Pres end of 2011) 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 MSU Moorhead (1965) Fewest Yards: 289 Bemidji State (1966) Interceptions: 26 Minnesota State (2009) 26 Winona State (2001) Game Average: 53.5 MSU Moorhead (1978) SCORING Fewest Points: 18 Michigan Tech (1969) Scoring Average: 3.5 Minnesota Duluth (1986) Consec. Scoreless Qtrs.: 19 MSU Moorhead (1981)

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St. Cloud Huskies August 30 • Husky Stadium • St. Cloud, Minn. • 7 p.m. General Information School Name St. Cloud State University Location St. Cloud, Minn. Founded 1869 Enrollment 17,231 Nickname Huskies Colors Cardinal and Black Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Husky Stadium (4,198) Surface Synthetic OmniGrass President Dr. Earl H. Potter Director of Athletics Heather Weems

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

Schedule / Results

Scott Underwood Augustana College ‘88 33-13 (5) 33-14 (4) (320) 308-4113

Assistants Co-Offensive Coordinator/Off. Line Doug Patterson Co-Offensive Coordinator/QB’s Ian Shoemaker Defensive Coordinator/DB’s Jim Louis Defensive Line Steve Grimit Inside Linebackers (Graduate assistant) Jake Helmin Outside Linebackers (Graduate assistant)Zach Lundquist First Year of Football 1920 All-time Record 421-345-23 Years in Post-Season Play 4 Last Post-Season Appearance 2011 NCAA DII Playoffs First Round Wayne (Mich.) State University 48 SCSU 38

Series History 2012 Last Meeting N/A N/A N/A 0-0 0-0

2011 Results (9-3 (8-2 NSIC)) @ California Penn. W 26-3 Concordia W 41-13 @ Winona State L 29-16 @ University of Mary W 45-24 Northern State W 27-14 Minnesota State W 31-13 @ Southwest Minn. W 24-17 @ Crookston W 66-13 Minnesota-Duluth W 35-7 @ Bemidji State L 14-9 MSU-Moorhead W 47-14 Wayne State (Mich.) L 48-38

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

2012 Schedule Aug. 30 Sioux Falls Sept. 8 @ Upper Iowa Sept. 15 Minnesota-State Sept. 22 @ Wayne State Sept. 29 Minnesota-Duluth Oct. 6 @ Crookston Oct. 13 University of Mary Oct. 20 @ Northern State Oct. 27 Bemidji State Nov. 3 @ Minot State Nov. 10 @ MSU-Moorhead

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Football Contact Anne Abicht Address St. Cloud State University Halenbeck Room 328 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 Email aabicht@stcloudstate.edu Office Phone (320) 308-2141 Fax (320) 308-2099 Website www.stcloudstate.edu/athletics

Team Information

2011 Record 9-3 Conference Finish 8-2 (T-1st) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 37/22 Starters Returning Off.(7)/Def. (6)/Sp. (2) Lost Off. (4)/Def.(5)/Sp. (1) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD M. Walker 138 689 5.0 14 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD P. Klaphake 236-150-9 2035 63.6 11 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD D. Treat 29 377 13.0 5 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL M. Martin 39-37-76 1 2 7.5 M. Matthews 46-24-70 3 0.5 5.0

Minnesota State-Moorhead Dragons September 8 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 1 p.m. General Information School Name Minnesota State University-Moorhead Location Moorhead, Minn. Founded 1887 Enrollment 7,500 Nickname Dragons Colors Red and White Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Alex Nemzek Stadium (5,000) Surface Natural Grass President Dr. Edna Szymanski Director of Athletics Doug Peters

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

Schedule / Results

Steve Laqua North Dakota State ‘00 2-9 (1) 2-9 (1) (218) 477-2622

Assistants Offensive Coordinator Co-Defensive Coordinator Co-Defensive Coordinator Wide Receivers Quarterbacks Running Backs Defensive Line Defensive Backs Defensive Backs Asst. Tight Ends & Asst. Offensive Line Equipment Manager

Rob Hunt Joe Lardinois Marty Hoffman John Freeman Matt Baasch Dan Fatland Matt Phillips Freddie Banks Matt Kittelson Ross Danielson Robin Abraham

History First Year of Football 1900 All-time Record 393-366-30 Years in Post-Season Play 8 Last Post-Season Appearance 1994 NCAA DII Playoffs First Round Northeastern Oklahoma 14 MSUM 7

Series History First Meeting Series Record Current Streak Stugart vs. MSUM Laqua vs. USF

2012 Last Meeting N/A N/A N/A 0-0 0-0

2012 Schedule Sept. 1 Wayne State Sept. 8 @ Sioux Falls Sept. 15 Upper Iowa Sept. 22 @ Minnesota State Sept. 29 Northern State Oct. 6 @ Minnesota-Duluth Oct. 13 Crookston Oct. 20 @ U-Mary Oct. 27 Minot State Nov. 3 @ Bemidji State Nov. 10 St. Cloud State

2011 Results (2-9 (1-9 NSIC)) @ Robert Morris W 28-17 Winona State L 48-10 @ Upper Iowa L 45-31 Crookston W 29-22 @ Minnesota-Duluth L 49-21 Southwest Minn. L 45-13 @ Bemidji State L 35-10 @ Augustana L 35-3 University of Mary L 52-13 Northern State L 42-21 @ St. Cloud State L 47-14

Sports Information Football Contact Jon Wepking Address 1104 7th Ave. South Moorhead, Minn. 56563 Email jon.wepking@mnstate.edu Office Phone (218) 477-2113 Fax (218) 477-2324 Website www.msumdragons.com

Team Information 2011 Record 2-9 Conference Finish 1-9 (13th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 39/23 Starters Returning Off.(5)/Def. (5) Lost Off. (6)/Def.(6) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD B. Schell 48 124 2.6 0 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD N/A Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD S. Marlowe 18 205 11.4 2 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL T. Brody 51-64-115 2 1 2.5 B. Hauer 23-27-50 0 3 7.0

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Minot State Beavers September 15 • Herb Parker Stadium • Minot, N.D. • 2:30 p.m. General Information School Name Minot State University Location Minot, N.D. Founded 1913 Enrollment 3,468 Nickname Beavers Colors Red and Green Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Herb Parker Stadium (4,000) Surface FieldTurf President Dr. David Fuller Director of Athletics Rick Hedberg

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

Paul Rudolph Minot State ‘88 28-23 (6) 71-70 (14) (701) 858-4450

Assistants Linebackers Joe Ford Wide Receivers/Kickers Andy Heitkamp Defensive Line Jeff Miller Quarterbacks Josh Kittell Tight Ends/Offensive Line Scott MacDonald Running Backs/Punters Mark Kennedy Defensive Backs Michael Painter Defensive Backs Garren Holley Defensive Backs Chris Compton

History First Year of Football All-time Record Years in Post-Season Play Last Post-Season Appearance NAIA DII Playoffs Sioux Falls 63 Minot 21

1925 402-255-31 N/A 2009

Series History First Meeting 1994 Last Meeting Series Record 3-1 2011 Current Streak 3W USF 29, Minot 10 Stugart vs. Minot 2-0 Rudolph vs. USF 0-0

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Schedule / Results 2012 Schedule Aug. 30 Minnesota State Sept. 8 @ Wayne State Sept. 15 Sioux Falls Sept. 22 @ Upper Iowa Sept. 29 U-Mary Oct. 6 @ Northern State Oct. 13 Minnesota Duluth Oct. 20 Crookston Oct. 27 @ MSU Moorhead Nov. 3 St. Cloud State Nov. 10 @ Bemidji State

2011 Results (2-8) @ Bemidji State L 0-27 Concordia L 43-31 @ #6 Texas A&M-Kingsville L 19-7 @ #4 Montana State L 43-7 Sioux Falls L 38-23 Black Hills State W 20-16 @ SDSM&T W 38-7 @ Sioux Falls L 29-10 @ Black Hills State L 10-7 @ UTSA L 49-7

Sports Information Football Contact Michael Linnell Address 500 University Ave. West Minot, ND 58701 Email michael.linnell@minotstate.edu Office Phone (701) 858-3681 Fax (701) 858-3136 Website www.msubeavers.com

Team Information 2011 Record Conference Finish Letterwinners Returning/Lost Starters Returning Lost

2-8 N/A (Independent) 33/21 Off.(10)/Def. (7)/Sp. (3) Off. (5)/Def.(6)/Sp. (3)

Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD B. Eggl 23 107 4.7 0 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD B. Jorgenson 198-89-9 989 44.9 4 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD N. Christianson 29 333 11.5 3 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL C. Marshall 46-35-81 0 2.5 7.5 L. Peoples 36-23-59 2 0 3.0

Bemidji State Beavers September 22 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D • 12 p.m. General Information School Name Bemidji State University Location Bemidji, Minn. Founded 1919 Enrollment 5,360 Nickname Beavers Colors Green and White Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Chet Anderson Field (3,500) Surface Natural Grass President Dr. Richard Hanson Director of Athletics Dr. Rick Goeb

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

Jeff Tesch Moorhead State ‘78 106-67 (15) 106-67 (15) (218) 755-2772

Assistants Assistant HC/Defensive Coordinator Rich Jahner Co-Defensive Corrdinator Brent Bolte Offensive Coordinator/QBs Eric Medberry Offensive Line Ken Traxler Outside Linebackers George Percak-Dennett Defensive Line Taylor Summers Wide Receivers Adam Riggers Running Backs Andrew Beach

History First Year of Football 1926 All-time Record 323-401-24 Years in Post-Season Play 1 Last Post-Season Appearance 2006 Mineral Water Bowl Pittsburg (Kan.) State 35 BSU 27

Series History First Meeting 1982 Last Meeting Series Record 1-1 1983 Current Streak 1L BSU 31, USF 0 Stugart vs. BSU 0-0 Tesch vs. USF 0-0

Schedule / Results 2012 Schedule Aug. 31 Upper Iowa Sept. 8 @ Minnesota State Sept. 15 Wayne State Sept. 22 @ Sioux Falls Sept. 29 Crookston Oct. 6 @ U-Mary Oct. 13 Northern State Oct. 20 @ Minnesota-Duluth Oct. 27 @ St. Cloud State Nov. 3 MSU Moorhead Nov. 10 Minot State

2011 Results (8-3 (7-3 NSIC)) Minot (N.D.) State W 27-0 @ #16 Augustana W 30-27 Southwest Minn. W 41-10 #11 Minnesota-Duluth L 26-23 @ Upper Iowa W 48-7 Concordia-St. Paul W 20-7 MSU Moorhead W 35-10 @ U-Mary (N.D.) L 49-21 @ Northern State L 14-0 #6 St. Cloud State W 19-14 @ Crookston W 31-12

Sports Information Football Contact Dax Larson Address Bemidji State University Office of Athletic Media Relations 1500 Birchmont Drive NE #29 Bemidji, MN 56601 Email dlarson@bemidjistate.edu Office Phone (218) 755-2763 Website www.bsubeavers.com

Team Information 2011 Record Conference Finish Letterwinners Returning/Lost Starters Returning Lost

8-3 7-3 (3rd) 39/23 Off.(8)/Def. (7)/Sp. (1) Off. (4)/Def.(5)/Sp. (1)

Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD L. Rongstad 117 809 6.9 10 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD L. Rongstad 117-211-6 1286 55.5 8 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD B. Leonhardt 35 483 13.8 2 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL C. Crosby 28-46-74 1 2.0 9.5 J. Bromm 19-44-63 0 2.0 4.5

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Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs Septemeber 29 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 6:30 p.m. General Information School Name Southwest Minnesota State University Location Marshall, Minn. Founded 1967 Enrollment 3,000 Nickname Mustangs Colors Brown and Vegas Gold Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium (capacity) Regional Event Center (2,500) Surface Turf President Dr. Ron Wood Director of Athletics Chris Hmielewski

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

Cory Sauter University of Minnesota ‘97 7-15 (2) 7-15 (2) (507) 537-6324

Assistants Defensive Coordinator/DBs Christian Guenther Off. Line/Run-Game/Recruiting Jeremy Darveau Special Teams Coordinator/LBs Anthony Kerr Strength & Conditioning/TE Shane LaDage Interior Defensive Line Travis Mokate Defensive Ends Jay Smith Wide Receivers Tim Woyan Running Backs Evan Eastburn

History First Year of Football 1968 All-time Record 165-280-5 Years in Post-Season Play 2 Last Post-Season Appearance 1990 NAIA Playoffs First Round Carson-Newman 35 SMSU 6

Series History First Meeting 1968 Last Meeting Series Record 1-3 1969 Current Streak 1L SMSU 36, USF 12 Stugart vs. SMSU 0-0 Sauter vs. USF 0-0

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Schedule / Results 2012 Schedule Aug. 30 Minnesota-Duluth Sept. 8 @ Northern State Sept. 15 University of Mary Sept. 22 @ Crookston Sept. 29 @ Sioux Falls Oct. 6 Wayne State Oct. 13 @ Minnesota State Oct. 20 Upper Iowa Oct. 27 @ Winona State Nov. 3 Concordia-St. Paul Nov. 10 Augustana

2011 Results (3-8 (3-7 NSIC)) Northern State L30-17 University of Mary W48-45 Bemidji State L41-10 Augustana L37-24 Wayne State L52-29 MSU-Moorhead W45-13 St. Cloud State L24-17 Upper Iowa W28-24 Winona State L47-20 Minnesota State L38-0 Concordia-St. Paul L60-53

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 2011 Record 3-8 Conference Finish 3-7 (T-8th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 44/15 Starters Returning Off.(10)/ Def. (6)/ Sp. (1) Lost Off. (1)/ Def.(5)/ Sp. (0) Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD W. Matthews 116 629 5.4 4 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD T. Peschong 243-419-14 2627 58.0 20 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD T. Erickson 49 576 11.8 2 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL J.J. Bobrowicz 26-45-71 0 0.5 4.5 J. Stupka 40-24-64 1 1 3.5

Winona State Warriors October 6 • Verizon Wireless Stadium • Winona, Minn. • 6 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 ‘83 131-53 (15) 131-53 (15) (507) 457-5213

Assistants Co-Def. Coordinator/LBs Co-Def. Coordinator/DBs Co-Off. Coordinator / OL / TEs Co-Off. Coordinator/QBs Special Teams/Recruiting/WRs Assistant Coach/RBs Assistant Coach/DL Assistant Coach/DL Assistant Coach/OLBs

Dave Braun Brian Curtin A.J. Blazek Cameron Keller Steve Opgenorth Mike Budziszewski Kurt Troutman Mitch Madland Ryan Markgraf

History

First Year of Football 1895 All-time Record 379-468-25 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 N/A N/A N/A 0-0 0-0

Schedule / Results 2012 Schedule Aug. 30 Crookston Sept. 8 @ Minnesota-Duluth Sept. 15 Northern State Sept. 22 @ U-Mary Sept. 29 @Upper Iowa Oct. 6 Sioux Falls Oct. 13 @ Wayne State Oct. 20 Minnesota State Oct. 27 Southwest Minn. Nov. 3 @ Augustana Nov. 10 Concordia-St. Paul

2011 Results (7-4 (7-3 NSIC)) Michigan Tech L 23-6 MSU-Moorhead W 48-10 St. Cloud State W 29-16 Upper Iowa W 72-31 Minnesota State L 24-14 Minnesota Duluth L 24-6 Augustana L 23-15 Concordia-St. Paul W 58-24 SMSU W 47-20 University of Mary W 46-43 Wayne State W 27-24

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 2011 Record Conference Finish Letterwinners Returning/Lost

7-4 7-3 (T-4th)

Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD R. Simmons 206 1,326 6.4 16 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD B. Bradshaw 64-101-4 736 63.4 3 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD J. Adams 33 375 11.4 2 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL R. Williams 57-40-97 2 1 5.5 R. Gerts 31-39-70 0 0.5 7.5

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Concordia Goldenbears October 13 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 6:30 p.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 (7,000) 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 6-5 (1) 6-5 (1) (651) 603-6313

Assistants Defensive Coordinator Travis Johansen Offensive Line Derek Branch Special Teams Coor./DL Sam Cummings Tight Ends/Running Backs Mike McHugh Linebackers Mike LaBore Wide Receivers DP Eyman Secondary Russell Gary Defensive Line Vince Almeda Strength/Long Snappers Mike Morris Student/Defense Zac Pfeffer Student/Offense/Special Teams Jason Obarski

History First Year of Football All-time Record Years in Post-Season Play Last Post-Season Appearance

1969 196-215-2 N/A N/A

Series History First Meeting 1973 Last Meeting Series Record 5-0 1983 Current Streak 5W USF 30, CU 8 Stugart vs. CU 0-0 Williams vs. USF 0-0

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Schedule / Results 2012 Schedule Sept. 1 U-Mary (N.D.) Sept. 8 @ Crookston Sept. 15 Minnesota-Duluth Sept. 22 @ Northern State Sept. 29 @ Minnesota State Oct. 6 Upper Iowa Oct. 13 @ Sioux Falls Oct. 20 Wayne State (Neb.) Oct. 27 Augustana (S.D.) Nov. 3 @ Southwest Minn. Nov. 10 @ Winona State

2011 Results (6-5 (5-5 NSIC)) Minot State W 43-31 #10 St. Cloud State L 41-13 Northern State W 27-22 Minnesota State L 57-34 Augustana L 37-13 Bemidji State L 20-7 #24 Wayne State W 27-24 Winona State L 58-24 Crookston W 38-20 Upper Iowa W 20-19 Southwest Minn. W 60-53

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 2011 Record Conference Finish Letterwinners Returning/Lost Starters Returning Lost

6-5 5-5 (T-5th) 43/20 Off.(4)/Def. (9)/Sp. (3) Off. (7)/Def.(2)/Sp. (2)

Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD L. Smith 12 31 2.6 0 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Russo 80-170-12 1037 47.1 10 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD N.Thienes 38 387 10.2 3 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL J. Halverson 27-46-73 0 0 4.5 A. Abdullah 33-23-56 0 0 6.0

Augustana Vikings October 20 • Kirkeby-Over Stadium • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 1 p.m. General Information School Name Augustana College Location Sioux Falls, S.D. Founded 1860 Enrollment 1,800 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 Mike Aldrich Alma Mater/Year: St. Olaf ‘95 Record at Augie (Yrs.) 17-7 (2) Career Record (Yrs.) 17-7 (2) Football Office Phone (605) 274-5538

Schedule / Results 2012 Schedule Sept. 1 Northern State Sept. 8 @ University of Mary Sept. 15 Crookston Sept. 22 @ Duluth Sept. 29 @ Wayne State Oct. 6 Minnesota State Oct. 13 @ Upper Iowa Oct. 20 Sioux Falls Oct. 27 @ Concordia Nov. 3 Winona State Nov. 10 @ Southwest Minn.

2011 Results (6-5 (6-4 NSIC)) Minnesota Duluth L 20-12 Bemidji State L 30-27 University of Mary L 10-0 Southwest Minnesota W 37-24 Concordia- St. Paul W 37-13 Northern State W 27-24 Winona State W 23-15 MSU-Moorhead W 35-3 Minnesota State L 27-26 Wayne State L 34-32 Upper Iowa W 38-7

Assistants Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Steve Olinger Special Teams/Defensive Line Don Pierson Offensive Live Joe Evenson Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator James Schrenk Wide Receivers Tyler Schulte Running Backs/Video Coordinator Eric Bergman Defensive Line Rachman Crable Sports Information Offensive Line Lance Siebenahler Football Contact Tim Evans Gerald Davis Address 2001 S. Summit Ave. Student Assistants Alan Julius Sioux Falls, SD 57197 Tracy Whitfield Email tim.evans@augie.edu Jake Weiss Office Phone (605) 274-4335 Danny Isaacson Fax (605) 274-5298 Corey Petersen Website www.goaugie.com

History

First Year of Football 1920 All-time Record 371-440-15 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 1916 Last Meeting Series Record 2-18 1986 Current Streak 12L Augie 20, USF 0 Stugart vs. Augie 0-0 Aldrich vs. USF 0-0

Team Information 2011 Record Conference Finish Letterwinners Returning/Lost Starters Returning/Lost

6-5 6-4 (7th) 48/14 13/8

Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD D. Newell 168 887 5.3 7 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Hanson 238-387-7 2640 61.5 18 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD G. Gebhardt 31 403 13.0 4 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL A. Luecke 47-60-107 1 0.5 10.0 R. Peterson 28-56-84 0 1 4.5

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Upper Iowa Peacocks October 27 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 12 p.m. General Information School Name Upper Iowa University Location Fayette, Iowa Founded 1857 Enrollment 999 Nickname Peacocks Colors Blue and White Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Stadium Harms-Eischeid Stadium Surface Sprinturf President Dr. Allan Walker Director of Athletics David Miller

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

Tom Shea North Dakota State ‘01 8-26 (3) 113-102-3 (21) (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 Defensive Backs Dan Lemke Defensive Line Ben Barkema

History First Year of Football All-time Record Years in Post-Season Play Last Post-Season Appearance

1893 326-469-24 N/A N/A

2012 Last Meeting 0-0 N/A N/A 0-0 0-0

2012 Schedule Aug. 31 @ Bemidji State Sept. 8 St. Cloud State Sept. 15 @ MSU Moorhead Sept. 22 Minot State Sept. 29 Winona State Oct. 6 @ Concordia-St. Paul Oct. 13 Augustana Oct. 20 @ Southwest Minn. Oct. 27 @ Sioux Falls Nov. 3 Wayne State Nov. 10 @ Minnesota State

2011 Results (3-8 (2-8 NSIC)) Texas A&M-Commerce W 15-14 Minnesota-Duluth L 49-22 MSU Moorhead W 45-31 Winona State L 71-32 Bemidji State L 48-7 Minnesota-Crookston W 31-21 Minnesota State L 32-14 Southwest Minnesota L 28-24 Wayne State L 44-41 Concordia-St. Paul L 20-19 Augustana L 38-7

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

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

Schedule / Results

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2011 Record 3-8 Conference Finish 2-8 (12th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 38/7 Starters Returning 18 Lost 4

Minnesota State Mavericks November 3 • Blakeslee Stadium • Mankato, Minn. • 1 p.m. General Information School Name Minnesota State University, Mankato Location Mankato, Minn. Founded 1868 Enrollment 15,036 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 Alma Mater/Year: Record at MSU (Yrs.) Career Record (Yrs.) Football Office Phone

Todd Hoffner Valley City State ‘89 34-13 (5) 80-42 (12) (507) 389-1072

Assistants Off. Coor./QB/Assoc. HC Defensive Coordinator/LB Defensive Backs/Recruiting Offensive Line Defensive Line/Special Teams Tightends/Halfbacks Defensive Ends Tailbakcs

Aaron Keen Joe Klanderman Brian Bell Mike Cunningham Ronald Planz David Hedges Bryan Schmid Kevin Sanger

History First Year of Football 1922 All-time Record 382-375-29 Years in Post-Season Play 5 Last Post-Season Appearance 2009 Hillsdale 27 MSU-Mankato 24 (OT)

Series History First Meeting 1936 Last Meeting Series Record 1-1 1937 Current Streak 1W USF 7, WSC 0 Stugart vs. WSC 0-0 Hoffner vs. USF 0-0

Schedule / Results 2012 Schedule Aug. 30 @ Minot State Sept. 8 Bemidji State Sept. 15 @ St. Cloud State Sept. 22 Moorhead Sept. 29 Concordia Oct. 6 @ Augustana Oct. 13 Southwest Minn. Oct. 20 @ Winona State Oct. 27 @ Wayne State Nov. 3 Sioux Falls Nov. 10 Upper Iowa

2011 Results (9-3 (8-2 NSIC)) Northern Michigan L31-24 Northern State W32-10 Crookston W42-0 Concordia University W57-34 Winona State W24-14 St. Cloud State L31-13 Upper Iowa W32-14 Wayne State W45-23 Augustana W27-26 Southwest Minnesota W38-0 Minnesota-Duluth L31-19 Northeastern State W28-14

Sports Information

Football Contact Scott Nelsen Address Taylor Center 175 Mankato, MN 56001 Email scott.nelsen@mnsu.edu Office Phone (507) 389-2625 Fax (507) 389-1923 Website www.msumavericks.com

Team Information

2011 Record Conference Finish Letterwinners Returning/Lost Starters Returning Lost

9-3 8-2 (T-1st) 43/14 Off.(8)/Def. (10)/Sp. (1) Off. (3)/Def.(1)/Sp. (1)

Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD A. Pfeiffer 243 1,264 5.1 7 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Wolf 6-16-1 45 37.5 0 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD A. Thielen 62 715 11.5 5 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL M. Oliver 53-30-83 2 1 6.5 K. Fleigle 36-37-73 0 0 4.0

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Within 6 months of graduation, 96 percent of our graduates find satisfying employment in their fields of interest.

Campus Visit Days September 8 October 8 October 19 November 12

December 14 January 21 March 1 April 26

Learn more at usiouxfalls.edu or call 605-331-6600

Wayne State Wildcats November 10 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 12 p.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 46-33 (8) 46-33 (8) (402) 375-7315

Assistants Offensive Coordinator/QB John McMenamin Defensive Coordinator Alex Wood Special Teams Coordinator/DLScott McLaughlin Graduate Assistant/WR Logan Masters Graduate Assistant/DB Spencer Gray Graduate Assistant/LB Brad Vonnahme Graduate Assistant/OL Ryan McFadden

History

Series History 2012 Last Meeting N/A N/A N/A 0-0 0-0

2012 Schedule Sept. 1 @ MSU-Moorhead Sept. 8 Minot State Sept. 1 @ Bemidji State Sept. 22 St. Cloud State Sept. 29 Augustana Oct. 6 @ Southwest Minn. Oct. 13 Winona State Oct. 20 @ Concordia Oct. 27 Minnesota State Nov. 3 @ Upper Iowa Nov. 10 @ Sioux Falls

2011 Results (7-4 (7-3 NSIC)) #16 Nebraska-Kearney L 20-41 @ Crookston W 35-24 #1 Minnesota Duluth W 7-0 @ Northern State W 37-10 Southwest Minnesota W 52-29 University of Mary W 31-24 @ Concordia-St. Paul L 24-27 @ Minnesota State L 23-45 Upper Iowa *W 44-41 @ Augustana W 34-32 Winona State L 24-27 *denotes OT game

First Year of Football 1912 All-time Record 396-437-40 Years in Post-Season Play 3 Last Post-Season Appearance 2008 NCAA Division II Playoffs First Round ChadronState 23 Wayne State 17

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

Schedule / Results

Sports Information

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 Conference Finish Letterwinners Returning/Lost Starters Returning Lost

7-4 7-3 (T-4th) 37/14 Off.(7)/ Def. (8) Off. (4)/ Def.(3)

Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD N. Pulscher 145 581 4.0 6 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD N. Most 107-213-10 1455 50.2 12 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD K. Paulsen 38 509 13.4 3 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL N. Monzu 35-48-83 1 0 4.5 A. Pomajzl 52-29-81 1 0 2.5

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HISTORY

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

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.

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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.

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

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1996 NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SAVANNAH, TN – 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.

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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.

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 52 T.C. Fraser (Dana, 2003) 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 Rushing Offense Pass Offense Total Offense Rush Defense Pass Defense Total Defense Field Goals Interceptions *NAIA Record

Season Records

775 (2009)* 3,842 (2009) 4,144 yards (1996) 7,313 (2009) 206 yards (2008) 552 yards (1960) 1,532 yards (2008) 17 (2004) 35 (1989)

Most Wins Fewest Losses Fewest Wins in a Season Most Losses Consecutive Wins Offensive Touchdowns Rushing Touchdowns Passing Touchdowns First Downs by Rushing First Downs by Passing Offensive Plays in a Game Longest Scoring Play Least Points Fewest Touchdowns Allowed

80 (vs. Concordia (Neb.) (2009)) 488 (vs. Midland Lutheran; 2004) 457 (vs. Nebraska Wesleyan; 1996) 678 yards (vs. Nebraska Wesleyan; 1996) -41 yards (vs. Dana; 2008) 5 yards (Hastings; 2006) -4 yards (vs. Dana; 2008) -4 yards (vs. Northwestern; 2008) 4 (vs. Dana; 2003) 4 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan; 1972) 8 (vs. University of Mary; 1989)

15 (2009) 0 (1996, 2006, 2008) 0 (19 times; 1902, 1911,1917,1919,1921, 1922, 1923,1925,1926, 1930, 1936,1946,1950, 1951,1952,1964,1970, 1971,1977) 9 (1964, 1970, 1977) 29 (2008/2009) 86 (1996) 44 (1998) 57 (1996) 176 (2008) 155 (2003) 96 (vs. Concordia; 2008) 94 yards (1999) 83 (2008) 11 (2008)

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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 Points 194 David Ruter 1998 Total TDs 32 David Ruter 1998 Field Goals 17 T.C. Fraser 2004 Extra Points 72 Matt Lindgren 2007 Rushing 1,726 David Ruter 1996 Carries 274 Mike Dvoracek 2006 Passing Yards 3,993 Kurtiss Riggs 1996 Pass Completions 265 Kurtiss Riggs 1996 TD Passes *55 Kurtiss Riggs 1996 Receiving Yards 1,372 Kalen DeBoer 1996 Receptions 99 Kalen DeBoer 1996 Receiving TDs 19 Kalen DeBoer 1996 Total Offense 3,932 Kurtiss Riggs 1996 Interceptions 10 Phil Porter 1995 Tackles 130 Jerry Muston 1989 Punts 65 Drew Anderson 2005 Punt Average 44.5 Brian Hansen 1982 PAT Attempts 101 Braden Wieking 2009 PAT Made 100 Braden Wieking 2009 PAT % 99.0% Braden Wieking 2009 *NAIA Record

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) Jay Eidsness (‘92-’94) Eric Eidsness (‘89-’91) Isaac Miller (‘98-’00)

7,665 7,329 7,089 6,915 5,559 5,253 4,920 3,149 2,650 2,026

937 801 737 1,079 726 391 606 451 443 246

518 496 496 533 419 611 350 226 178 141

55.3 62.0 67.3 49.4 57.3 64.0 57.8 50.1 40.1 57.3

72 85 64 44 39 65 43 22 15 18

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. Jay Eidsness 9. Isaac Miller 10. Roy Brown

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 (‘91-’94) 22 (‘98-’00) 18 (‘81-’84) 16

Year Rec. (‘03-’06) 291 (‘93-’96) 234 (‘04-’07) 151 (‘07- ‘10) 137 (‘04-’07) 131 (‘07- ‘10) 118 (‘97-’01) 106 (‘96-’98) 104 (‘03-’06) 103 (’85-’88) 97

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) Kevin Moser (‘83-’84) Nelson Cumana (‘81-’82)

Yards 4,783 4,658 4,331 3,454 3,137 3,115 2,755 2,254 2,016 1,895

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

Attempts 677 866 762 847 557 488 589 446 431 408

Avg. 7.1 5.4 5.7 4.1 5.6 6.4 4.7 5.1 4.7 4.6

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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.Kalen DeBoer (‘93-’96) 9.Trey Erickson (‘04-’07) 10.Lorenzo Brown (‘08-’09)

TDs 85 64 63 58 52 49 47 39 36 30

Kicking

Name FG PAT Points 1.Matt Lingren (‘05-’08) 41 236 359 2.Braden Wieking (‘09-Pres.) 36 201 309 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. Mike Dvoracek (‘03-’06) 64 0 0 384 3. Nick Kortan (‘99-’02) 63 0 0 378 4. Matt Lingren (‘05-’08) 0 236 41 359 5. Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) 58 1 0 350 6. Terry Austin (‘92-’95) 52 7 0 326 7. Braden Wieking (‘09- Pres.) 0 36 201 309 8. Ryan Lowmiller (‘06-’09) 50 0 0 300 9. Jim Pehringer (‘87-’90) 49 2 0 298 10. TC Fraser (‘02-’04) 0 163 44 295

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

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

Sacks 34 32 30 27 26 25 23.5 22 21.5 18.5

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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 44 T.C. Fraser (‘02-’04) 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. 18 5 - .782 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

Bob Young, GPAC Bob Young, GPAC Kalen DeBoer, GPAC & AFCA/NAIA Kalen DeBoer, GPAC Kalen DeBoer, AFCA/NAIA Kalen DeBoer, GPAC & AFCA/NAIA

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).

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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.

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ALL-AMERICANS First Team All-American (38) 1982 Brian Hansen – K 1989 Tony Rowe – DB 1995 Phil Porter – DB 1996 Kurtiss Riggs – QB Kalen DeBoer – WR Jeremy Gardner – TE 1997 Andy Harold - OL 1998 David Ruter – RB Monte Love – OL 1999 Jeremy Klaassen – TE Matt Dormann – DB 2002 Nick Kortan – RB T.C. Fraser – K Darin Martyna – DL Leo Fenceroy – DB 2004 Vinnie Olson – OL Dusty Hovorka – WR T.C Fraser - K 2005 Dusty Hovorka – WR Mike Dvoracek – RB

2006 Dusty Hovorka – WR Chad Cavender – QB Mike Dvoracek – RB Trey Erickson – ATH 2007 Chad Cavender - QB Trey Erickson – ATH Josiah Fenceroy – TE Letarius Lee – DL 2008 T.J. Wendt – OL Lorenzo Brown – ATH Demetrius Washington – LB Trevor Holleman – DB 2009 Lorenzo Brown- QB Kyle Staudt- OL TJ Wendt- OL Mike Hartley- DL Trevor Holleman- DB 2010 Jon Ryan- WR

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.

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.

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

COUGAR FOOTBALL • NATIONAL AWARDS

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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;˘ CONFERNCE HISTORY

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 2001 1st Team HM 2002 1st Team 2nd Team HM 2003 1st Team

Chad Birger - OL Bill Bosler - DL Nick Kortan - RB Brad Lupkes - OL Kale Puuohau - OL Nathan Schmeltzer - LB Don Strother - OL GPAC 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 Mike Hockett - DB Cory McCloud - RB Kale Puuohau - OL John Raymond - OL Rocky Rehfeldt - DL Jon Sandholm - TE Brent Schmeichel - DB Nathan Schmeltzer - LB GPAC 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 Jon Burckhardt - QB Glen Thomas - WR Josh Childress - LB Mike Hockett - DB Josh Gillen - OL John Southwick - TE Derrick Webb - OL Duane Lunne - DL Nick Geelan - DB GPAC Jon Burckhardt - QB Derrick Webb -OL

2nd Team HM 2004 1st Team 2nd Team HM 2005 1st Team 2nd Team HM

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

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ ALL-CONFERENCE

ALL-CONFERENCE CONTINUED 2005 HM 2006 1st Team 2nd Team HM 2007 1st Team 2nd Team HM 2008 1st Team

Continued Drew Anderson - P Michael Warren - WR Jason Glasco - DB GPAC Mike Dvoracek - RB Dusty Hovorka - WR Zach Campbell - OL Chad Cavender- QB Josiah Fenceroy- TE Letarius Lee - DL Jason Glasco - DB Adam Paulson - LB Trey Erickson - WR/RS Brady Schwebach - OL Darren Quaile - DL Dan DeJong - LB Kyle Dreckman - DL Josh Veurink - DB Matt Miller - LB Michael Warren - WR Blake Klinsing - OL GPAC 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 Ryan Lowmiller - RB Alex Anderson - WR Dan Moe - DL Tyler Lodermeier - DB Trey Erickson - PRS Demetrius Washington-LB Rob Tiff - LB Jon Ryan - WR Blake Klinsing - OL Drew Anderson - P GPAC Ryan Lowmiller - RB TJ Wendt - OL Shawn Flanagan - OL Mike Hartley - DL Demetrius Washington - LB Marlon Lobban - LB Trevor Holleman - DB

2nd Team HM 2009 1st Team 2nd Team HM 2010 1st Team 2nd Team HM

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ ALL-CONFERENCE

Lorenzo Brown - QB Alex Anderson - WR Kyle Staudt - OL Erik Cimpl - SLOT Brandon Koolstra - DL Nick Benedetto - DB Matt Lindgren - K Tyler Newman - LB Dan Schmeichel - LB GPAC 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 Casey Peters - OL Drew DeGroot - DL Marlon Lobban - LB Andrew Schoenfelder -DB Dan Schmeichel - DB Braden Wieking - K Cody Cavender - DB Alex Anderson - WR Kyle Wasson - OL Travis Beaver - OL GPAC Jon Eastman - QB Jon Ryan - WR Kyle Wasson - OL Brandon Koolstra - DL Dominic Studzinski- LB Dan Schmeichel - DB Chevon Walker - RB Casey Peters - OL Antonio Turner - DL Nick Bonte - LB Adam Lopez - DB 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 *USF competed independent of a conference due to transition to NCAA in 2011

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

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 Brandon Koolstra

COUGAR FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;˘ TEAM AWARDS

TEAM AWARDS MVP- Offense

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

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

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

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

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

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

MVP- Defense 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Russ Stewart Bob Booth Jerry Muston Jerry Muston Lamont Carrington Lamont Carrington Ralph Duke Chad Behrend Scott Ebert Travis Dumke Scott Davis Travis Dumke Ray Smith Larry Wison Don Hilsenroth Chuck Morrell Ryan Rollinger Paul Pribyl Jack Oliver

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

Matt Dorman 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

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 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Rex Metzger Mike Hockett Josh Gillen 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

COUGAR FOOTBALL • TEAM AWARDS

1983 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

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

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Ryan Swanstrom Jim Nelson 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

USF ALL-TIME RESULTS

OPP 24

1926

USF 0 41 41

OPP 6 0 6

0-1-0

1916

OPPONENT South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan Huron Augustana Yankton Dakota Wesleyan Trinity College

1917

OPPONENT Dakota Wesleyan Huron Yankton

1919

OPPONENT Dakota Wesleyan Yankton

1920

1-1-0

3-2-2 USF 0 0 0 46 7 12 0 65

OPP 2 6 0 0 6 0 0 14

0-1-2 USF 0 14 0 14

OPP 0 27 0 27

0-2-0 USF 6 0 26

OPP 16 20 36

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 Dakota Wesleyan 0 OPPONENT Augustana SDSM&T Huron Buena Vista Columbus College Northern Normal Yankton

1923

OPPONENT Augustana Huron Dakota Wesleyan Columbus College Northern Normal

1924

OPPONENT Southern Normal Columbus Yankton Northern State Augustana Madison College

100

0-6-0

USF 9

1911

OPPONENT Dakota Wesleyan Pipestone Indians

OPP 33

0-1-0

1915

0-3-0

USF 0

OPPONENT Huron

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

1902

OPPONENT South Dakota

1925

USF 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 10

OPP 16

OPP 13 39 12 52 20 20 21 177

0-5-0 USF 6 0 6 0 0 12

OPP 21 53 14 26 12 126

1-5-0 USF 32 0 0 6 0 0 38

OPP 0 45 36 27 26 2 136

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

OPPONENT Northern Eastern Southern Augustana Dakota Wesleyan Sheldon

1929

OPPONENT Sheldon Buena Vista Yankton Dakota Wesleyan Huron Eastern Southern

1930

OPPONENT Southern Augustana Madison Yankton SDM&T Black Hills Sheldon

3-1-2 USF 7 26 6 0 44 6 89

OPP 0 7 6 7 0 12 32

2-2-3 USF 0 7 12 6 6 6 0 37

OPP 7 7 13 19 0 0 0 46

0-7-1 USF 0 12 6 6 7 0 0 31

OPP 27 19 6 24 13 34 7 130

OPPONENT Northern Southern Westmar Buena Vista Dakota Wesleyan Huron Eastern

USF 0 0 7 6 13 0 19 45

OPP 20 6 6 7 12 0 2 53

OPPONENT Sheldon Western Union Southern Augustana Yankton SDSM&T Morningside

USF 19 0 0 4 4 19 0 46

OPP 0 15 20 6 9 6 54 110

1931

1932

3-3-1

2-5-0

1934

1935

6-1-1

1940

4-4-0

OPPONENT Buena Vista Eastern Normal Dakota Wesleyan Huron Northern Yankton Augustana Western Union

USF 0 30 0 33 7 0 6 6 82

1946

0-4-1

1947

OPPONENT General Beadle Western Union Yankton Southern Dakota Wesleyan Huron

2-3-1

USF 20 6 0 13 0 0 39

1948

OPPONENT General Beadle Worthington Bethel Huron Yankton Dakota Wesleyan Southern Westmar

1-6-1

USF 0 6 25 0 0 6 0 7 44

1949

OPPONENT General Beadle Worthington Hastings Huron Southern Dakota Wesleyan Yankton Westmar

1-7-0

USF 26 2 0 6 20 6 6 19 85

1950

0-7-1

1951

OPPONENT Estherville JC Yankton Huron Dakota Wesleyan Southern Northern Eastern Augustana

USF 20 19 0 18 19 13 13 6 108

OPP 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 20 35

OPPONENT Ft Dodge Estherville SDSM&T Yankton Black Hills Southern Dakota Wesleyan Augustana

USF 12 0 12 12 7 13 0 13 69

OPP 7 6 6 0 14 0 25 39 97

1936

0-7-1

OPPONENT South Dakota Yankton Huron Northern Mankato Dakota Wesleyan Black Hills Augustana

USF 6 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 18

1937

4-4-0

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

1938

OPP 27 14 8 19 27 42 6 46 189 OPP 18 19 19 0 0 7 26 0 89

1-7-0

OPPONENT Buena Vista Western Union Dakota Wesleyan Huron Eastern Normal Yankton Augustana Mayville

USF 7 0 0 12 13 6 0 0 38

1939

2-6-0

OPPONENT Buena Vista Eastern Normal Mayville Dakota Wesleyan Huron Yankton Augustana Western Union

USF 7 20 0 0 7 0 6 0 40

OPP 13 14 12 16 6 20 6 65 152 OPP 12 6 48 25 6 26 20 33 176

2-6-0

OPP 6 0 8 12 12 14 25 32 109

OPPONENT USF OPP Southern 0 13 Western Union 0 33 Yankton 0 33 Dakota Wesleyan 0 32 Huron 0 0 0 111 OPP 0 26 0 7 46 68 147 OPP 0 28 12 40 32 38 36 12 198 OPP 12 28 37 31 49 33 13 38 241

OPPONENT Yankton Westmar Parsons Huron Southern Dakota Wesleyan Black Hills General Beadle

USF 6 0 0 7 14 12 6 0 45

OPP 6 35 38 18 31 14 25 38 205

OPPONENT Westmar York Huron Northern Southern SD Tech Yankton

USF 7 7 13 0 13 0 0 40

OPP 33 26 30 52 44 26 40 251

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

0-7-0

USF ALL-TIME RESULTS 1952

OPPONENT Huron Southern General Beadle Yankton Black Hills Dakota Wesleyan York

1953

OPPONENT SDSM&T General Beadle York Huron Westmar Dakota Wesleyan Yankton

1954

OPPONENT Yankton Westmar General Beadle Huron Southern Black Hills Dakota Wesleyan

1955

OPPONENT Northern Southern SDSM&T Dakota Wesleyan General Beadle Yankton Huron

1956

0-7-0 USF 0 0 0 6 0 6 13 25

OPP 31 70 19 47 47 46 19 279

USF 6 13 27 0 14 6 12 78

OPP 32 0 0 26 30 25 34 147

2-5-0

1-6-0 USF 0 7 8 23 0 25 20 83

OPP 27 31 6 49 27 38 33 211

USF 0 14 6 0 12 0 0 32

OPP 56 52 55 45 7 41 37 293

1-6-0

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

OPPONENT Huron Yankton Bethel General Beadle SDSM&T Dakota Wesleyan

1958

OPPONENT SDSM&T General Beadle Northern Dakota Wesleyan Southern Huron Yankton Black Hills

1-5-0 USF 0 14 0 6 0 13 33

OPP 44 25 13 27 34 6 149

3-4-1 USF 6 18 7 14 0 6 0 23 74

OPP 6 7 52 0 21 27 7 13 133

1959

2-5-0

1965

1960

6-2-0

OPPONENT Westmar Concordia NE Dana Midland Yankton Northwestern (IA) General Beadle

USF 6 20 14 6 14 13 33 106

1966

6-3-0

OPPONENT SDSM&T General Beadle Northern Dakota Wesleyan Southern Huron Yankton

USF 14 0 0 7 0 0 33 54

OPP 0 12 32 16 25 66 0 151

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

2-5-0

OPP 13 13 30 34 32 20 14 156

OPPONENT Bethel Dana SDSM&T Midland Yankton Northwestern (IA) Westmar Concordia NE General Beadle

1-8-0

OPPONENT Bethel Northwestern (IA) Westmar Concordia NE Dana General Beadle Midland Yankton DWU

USF 6 2 13 0 0 7 13 7 7 55

1962

USF 34 35 0 12 24 30 30 0 14 179

1968

3-6-0

1961

OPP 12 31 20 59 20 20 34 3 20 219

USF 10 13 33 14 13 9 6 6 2 106

1967

7-2-0

OPP 0 6 21 13 0 7 27 10 20 104

OPPONENT Bethel Concordia NE Dana Chadron Midland Yankton Westmar Northwestern IA General Beadle

1-8-0

OPPONENT Bethel Northwestern (IA) Westmar Concordia (NE) Dana General Beadle Midland Yankton Dakota Wesleyan

USF 13 6 0 0 7 6 7 20 7 66

1963

1-7-0

OPPONENT South West State Yankton Northwestern IA Westmar Concordia NE Dana General Beadle Midland Dakota Wesleyan

USF 13 6 0 6 6 18 18 26 20 113

1969

1-8-0

OPP 28 26 13 23 50 20 28 18 20 226

OPPONENT Concordia NE Dana Morris Branch Midland Yankton Northwestern (IA) Westmar Dakota Wesleyan

USF 6 0 13 0 0 7 12 15 53

1964

0-9-0

OPPONENT Westmar Concordia NE Dana Morris Branch Midland Yankton Northwestern (IA) Dakota Wesleyan Bethel

USF 0 14 6 6 13 7 6 13 13 78

OPP 32 26 14 21 26 35 47 7 208 OPP 22 26 13 18 33 19 41 33 34 239

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

OPP 7 7 12 0 20 0 0 12 0 58 OPP 6 14 15 33 23 13 26 19 31 180

OPPONENT South West State Yankton Northwestern IA Westmar Concordia NE Dana General Beadle Midland Dakota Wesleyan

USF 12 6 6 6 0 20 17 11 13 91

1970

0-9-0

OPPONENT Dakota Wesleyan Bethel Midland Yankton Northwestern (IA) Westmar Concordia (NE) Dana Dakota State

USF 8 6 0 14 6 6 12 0 17 69

OPP 36 39 40 34 34 24 20 7 20 254 OPP 28 14 13 39 46 33 55 24 39 291

1971

OPPONENT Dakota Wesleyan Bethel Midland Yankton Northwestern (IA) Westmar Concordia (NE) Dana Dakota State

0-8-1

USF 0 14 0 6 6 6 14 0 8 54

1972

OPPONENT Dana Martin Luther Bethel Yankton Concordia (MN) Westmar Northwestern (IA) Valley City Dakota Wesleyan

5-4-0

USF 10 58 16 6 44 7 10 17 23 191

1973

5-5-0

OPP 34 28 0 69 55 34 24 14 20 278 OPP 6 0 27 20 6 21 42 14 14 150

OPPONENT South Dakota Dana Martin Luther Bethel 7 Yankton 7 Concordia (MN) Westmar 15 Northwestern (IA) Valley City Dakota Wesleyan

USF 3 10 57 13 21 27 13 6 12 14 158

1974

OPPONENT South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan Huron Northwestern (IA) Bethel Yankton Westmar Concordia (MN) Dakota State

4-5-0

USF 49 14 2 0 6 0 34 36 0 141

1975

OPPONENT South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan Huron Northwestern (IA) Bethel Yankton Westmar Jamestown ND Dakota State

2-7-0

USF 10 7 15 20 14 14 15 3 14 112

1976

1-8-0

OPPONENT Dakota Wesleyan Hastings South Dakota Westmar Northwestern (IA) Bethel Yankton Colorado College Dakota State

USF 7 19 0 28 7 7 6 14 7 95

OPP 7 0 0 0 45 14 10 123 OPP 0 15 0 40 14 14 20 6 13 122 OPP 7 13 10 28 21 19 18 10 40 166 OPP 13 28 7 20 34 34 20 49 43 248

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USF ALL-TIME RESULTS 1977

OPPONENT Black Hills Dakota Wesleyan Hastings 14 South Dakota Westmar Northwestern (IA) Bethel Northwestern (IA) Dakota State

0-9-0 USF 14 10 26 7 0 0 0 10 7 62

OPP 41 14 10 7 13 24 28 21 184

1978

1-9-0

1979

3-7-0

1980

5-5-0

OPPONENT SDSM&T Dakota Wesleyan Huron South Dakota Northwestern (IA) Yankton Westmar South West State Dakota State Black Hills OPPONENT SDSM&T Dakota Wesleyan Huron South Dakota Northwestern (IA) Yankton Westmar South West State Dakota State Black Hills

USF 0 6 6 0 10 31 17 0 15 10 95 USF 13 0 16 21 0 21 21 7 27 7 133

OPPONENT USF Northwestern (MN) 0 Yankton 31 Westmar 7 Dakota Wesleyan 23 Dakota State 17 SDSM&T 0 South Dakota 21 Black Hills 11 Huron 16 Northwestern (IA) 7 133

1981

OPP 28 20 7 16 46 23 20 24 40 12 236 OPP 7 7 26 6 9 13 7 28 7 57 167

6-3-1

OPPONENT USF Northwestern (MN) 17 Yankton 22 Westmar 28 Dakota Wesleyan 17 Dakota State 17 SDSM&T 15 South Dakota 7 Black Hills 27 Huron 10 Northwestern (IA) 7 167

102

OPP 22 20 31 28 48 26 23 13 33 16 260

OPP 17 28 22 0 3 14 19 7 6 44 160

1982

1983

1984

8-1-0

1987

5-4-1

1988

OPPONENT Bemidji Concordia (MN) Huron Yankton Dakota Wesleyan Dakota State SDSM&T South Dakota Black Hills Westmar

USF 14 26 17 25 28 3 7 17 51 46 234

OPP 12 7 10 24 7 0 10 0 0 22 92

OPPONENT Bemidji Concordia (MN) Huron Yankton Dakota Wesleyan Dakota State SDSM&T South Dakota Black Hills Westmar

USF 0 30 20 7 46 26 0 31 15 33 208

OPP 31 8 20 14 0 7 14 6 37 12 149

10-1-0

1993

2-8-0

1994

8-3-0

1995

11-1-0

1996

14-0-0

8-2-0

USF 23 20 10 27 34 17 44 31 37 26 9 278

OPP 12 6 7 13 6 0 9 28 13 7 14 115

7-2-1

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

OPP 7 14 19 9 21 7 49 0 21 7 154

1990

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

OPPONENT Westmar Midland Hastings Black Hills SDSM&T Dakota Wesleyan Dakota State Huron U of Mary Dana Northwestern (IA)

1989

1986

OPP 36 19 20 7 6 13 21 13 38 45 218

OPP 45 24 3 17 10 0 0 20 16 10 145

1992

USF 30 14 17 6 7 28 17 27 14 33 193

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

1985

3-7-0

OPPONENT Valley City State Midland Black Hills SDSM&T Dakota State Dakota Wesleyan Huron Mayville Peru State Drake

6-3-1

OPPONENT Westmar Midland Hastings SDSM&T Dakota Wesleyan Black Hills Dakota State Huron U of Mary Dana

USF 26 14 24 17 29 14 49 49 28 50 300

OPP 26 21 21 6 7 40 23 0 17 27 188

3-7-0

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

OPP 36 21 14 7 17 6 52 25 21 0 199

OPPONENT USF Teikyo Westmar 20 Midland 19 Northwestern (MN) 27 Doane 23 U of Mary 21 Dakota Wesleyan 17 Black Hills 13 Huron 41 SDSM&T 14 Dakota State 12 207

OPP 6 9 12 34 35 18 38 27 19 0 198

6-4-0

5-5-0

OPPONENT USF Concordia (NE) 17 Northwestern (IA) 9 Midland 31 Valley City State 35 Dakota Wesleyan 28 Black Hills 25 Huron 30 SDSM&T 23 Dakota State 48 Northwestern (MN) 34 280

OPP 24 27 26 6 31 28 33 13 0 6 194

OPPONENT USF Concordia (NE) 50 Northwestern (IA) 14 Midland 29 Valley City State 21 Black Hills 28 Huron 16 SDSM&T 12 Dakota State 14 Dakota Wesleyan 13 Northwestern (MN) 31 228

OPP 44 17 38 7 35 29 15 45 41 47 318

OPPONENT USF Concordia (NE) 38 Northwestern (MN) 39 Midland 34 Valley City State 46 Black Hills 49 Huron 40 SDSM&T 22 Dakota State 36 Dakota Wesleyan 14 Dakota State 47 Minot State 13 378

OPP 20 40 13 0 14 20 14 10 22 16 20 189

OPPONENT USF Concordia (NE) 49 Northwestern (MN) 41 Midland 30 Huron 46 SDSM&T 37 Dakota State 45 Dakota Wesleyan 34 Black Hills 56 Dakota State 40 Westmar 41 Hastings 41 U of Mary 17

OPP 20 0 19 7 2 7 15 38 3 7 23 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

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USF ALL-TIME RESULTS 1997

11-2

1998

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 OPPONENT Hastings Northwesten (IA) Dakota Wesleyan Huron Mt Scenario (WI) Dakota State Black Hills SDSM&T Neb. Wesleyan U of Mary Olivet (ILL)

1999

OPPONENT Hastings Northwestern (IA) Dakota Wesleyan Huron Mt Scenario (WI) Dakota State Black Hills SDSM&T Neb. Wesleyan

2000

OPPONENT Dakota State Hastings Concordia (NE) No West OKLA ST Midland Dana Northwestern (IA) Dakota Wesleyan Neb. Wesleyan Doane

2001

USF 20 23 42 49 68 41 51 61 28 29 34 446

USF 14 18 44 42 27 47 15 38 6 251

USF 38 36 24 27 26 57 28 60 50 7 353

8-3

OPP 21 27 20 28 19 0 21 17 10 25 37 225

5-4

OPP 25 19 12 21 20 21 14 27 10 169

6-4

OPP 20 20 43 50 13 6 35 0 7 24 218

12-2

OPPONENT USF OPP Dakota State 40 14 Hastings 25 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

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 NW Oklahoma St. 13 16 434 19 2003 GPAC Title & National Semifinalists

2004

OPPONENT Neb. Wesleyan Dakota Wesleyan Concordia (NE) Hastings Northwestern (IA) Dana Midland Briar Cliff Morningside Doane Tabor College Azusa Pacific

2005

11-1

USF 20 63 30 43 17 64 72 46 16 45 72 3 491

OPP 14 17 13 15 3 13 14 28 7 10 11 24 169

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

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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

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 Washburn NW Mo. State McNeese State Minot State William Jewell Black Hills SDSM&T Minot State North Dakota

USF 17 17 17 38 35 44 71 29 13 281

OPP 33 52 31 23 10 20 0 10 15 194

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ALL-TIME RECORD Opponent Wins Losses Ties First Meeting Last Meeting Augustana*** 2 18 0 1916 1986 Azusa Pacific 0 1 0 2004 2004 Bemidji State*** 1 1 0 1982 1983 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)*** 5 0 0 1973 1983 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 Mankato State*** 1 1 0 1936 1937 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*** 3 1 0 1994 2011

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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 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 1 3 0 1968 1969 St. Ambrose 1 0 0 2008 2008 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 Valley City State 4 3 0 1972 1993 Washburn 0 1 0 2011 2011 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 Worthington 1 2 0 1937 1949 Yankton 9 43 3 1919 1984 York 1 2 0 1951 1953

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