UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS

2011 Media Guide

Cougar Football

Brandon Andersen

Kristian PorterJordan Taylor

Tony Benedetto

USF 2011 Quick FactsLocation: 1101 West 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105Phone: (605) 331-5000Founded: 1883Enrollment: 1,600Affi liation: American Baptist Churches USAMascot: CougarsColors: Purple, White, & BlackPresident: Dr. Mark BenedettoStadium: USF Sanford Health Sports ComplexCapacity: 5,400First Football Season: 1902Head Coach: Jed Stugart

Alma Mater: Azusa Pacifi c (1994)USF Record: 13-1

Starters Returning/Lost Off ense: 5/6Starters Returning/ Lost Defense: 4/7Starters Returning/Lost Special Teams: 3/12010 Record: 13-1, National Runner-Up2010 GPAC Finish: 10-0, GPAC Champions National Affi liation: NCAA Division IIConference Affi liation: Independent

2011-2012 marks Cougars’ fi nal year in

the DII transition

The University of Sioux Falls is now in its third and fi nal year of NCAA DII classifi cation and will compete as a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference beginning in the 2012-13 academic year. As part of the transition process, no USF athletic teams will be eligible for post season play during the 2011-12 academic year.

As a NCAA DII provisional member, USF will now be required to be in full compliance with Divi-sion II rules for scheduling, recruiting, scholarships and eligibility under the guidance of Senior Woman Administrator and Assistant Athletic Director for compliance, Jamie Oyen. The university will also take part in a compliance blue print review this fall, which will serve as a follow-up to the NCAA membership Committee site visit that took place in January of 2011.

USF Fight SongO when those USF teams fall in lineAnother game we’ll win another time. For dear old USF we’ll yell, we’ll yellFor dear old USF we’ll yell, we’ll yell, we’ll yellAnd then we’ll fi ght! fi ght! fi ght! for every scoreAnd when we win this game we’ll win some more.Then we’ll roll those (name of opposing team)on their side, on their side, Roll, Roll, ROLL!

Athletic AdministrationSports Information Offi ce:

Dennis Gamble, Sports Information 605-331-6695 | 605-331-6792 - Fax

Director of Athletics/Team USF

William Sanchez, Jr. 605-575-2038

Assistant Athletic Director of External Aff airs

Kevin Hesser 605-271-3097

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/Se-

nior Woman Administrator

Jamie Oyen 605-331-6652

Senior Athletic Administrator

Ken “SID” Kortemeyer 605-331-6656

Stewart Athletic Center

605-331-6791 | 605-331-6792 - Fax

Offi cial USF Athletic Web site

www.USFCougars.com

Quick Facts

Preview

2011 Season Preview

The Team USF’s leader in each of the following categories is anticipated to return for the 2011 season:tackles, interceptions, punt returns, kick return, FG/PAT’s made. USF is set to return fi ve starters on of-fense and four starters on defense, while aslo bringing back its kicker/punter, Braden Wieking from 2010.

Returning Starters:OL Casey PetersOL Jared VlothoOL Corey DeBeyTE Austin VanHoveTE Taylor Klein

LB Nick BonteLB Eric AndersonLB Brandon AndersenCB Angelo Pree

2011 University of Sioux Falls Schedule Date Opponent Location TimeSep. 1 Washburn University Sioux Falls, S.D. 6:00 p.m.Sep. 10 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Mo. 6:00 p.m.Sep. 17 McNeese State University Lake Charles, La. 7:00 p.m.Sep. 24 Minot State University Minot, N.D. 1:30 p.m.Oct. 1 William Jewell University Sioux Falls, S.D. 1:00 p.m.Oct. 15 Black Hills State University Sioux Falls, S.D. 1:00 p.m.Oct. 22 South Dakota Tech Sioux Falls, S.D. 6:00 p.m.Oct. 29 Minot State University Sioux Falls, S.D. 1:30 p.m.Nov. 5 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, N.D. 1:00 p.m.

2011 PREVIEWBASIC OFFENSE: Multiple

BASIC DEFENSE: 3-4 defense

LETTERMEN RETURNING: 45 (18 off ense, 24 defense, 3 specialists)

LETTERMEN LOST: 24 (12 off ense, 10 defense, 2 specialist)

All-Americans loss:Jon Ryan, WR (1st Team)Dominic Studzinski, LB (2nd Team)Brandon Koolstra, DL (2nd Team)Dan Schmiechl, DB (HM)Jon Eastman, QB (HM)Kyle Wasson, OL (HM

ALL-STAR CANDIDATES: Jordan Taylor (RB), Kristian Porter (RB), Eric Anderson (LB), Nick Bonte (LB) and Braden Wieking (K).

NEWCOMERS TO WATCH: Taylor Perkins (QB), Carrington Hanna (QB), Robert Virgil (DB), and Jameel Medlock (DL)

2010 REVIEW2010 RECORD: 13-1 (8-0 H, 5-0 A, 0-1 N)

GREAT PLAINS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE RECORD/FINISH: 1st place (10-0)

POSTSEASON: NAIA National Championship (Carroll College 10, Univ. Sioux Falls 7)

Coaching Staff

The 2011 season will mark Jed Stugart’s second season as the head coach of the University of Sioux Falls football program. Stugart will guide USF through un-charted waters during the lone season as a NCAA Divi-sion II provisional member, meaning the Cougars have scheduled a mixture of NAIA and NCAA Division FCS and II institutions for the 2011 slate. Stugart was named USF’s head coach on February 20, 2010. A proof of the stability and success in the USF football program, Stugart is only the third head coach in the last 27 seasons and 20th head coach in program his-tory. Stugart brings a wealth of knowledge that ben-efi ts the USF program, having enjoyed success as a posi-tions coach, defensive coordinator and head coach at the NAIA, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division I-FBS levels Stugart kept one of the NAIA’s strongest football traditions going during his fi rst campaign in 2010, lead-ing the Cougars to a fi fth straight Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship and fi fth straight appearance in the NAIA National Championship Game.

Year-By-Year as Head Coach

University of Sioux Falls

2010: 13-1 overall, 10-0 GPAC-GPAC Champions-National runner up

MidAmerica Nazarene University

2008: 10-1, 10-0 (HAAC Champions)Playoff s: L, 20-14 vs. Langston University

2007: 9-3 (8-2 HAAC)

Playoff s: L, 55-34 @ Bethel College2006: 7-3 (7-3 HAAC)

Stugart’s Record Against OpponentsAvila University 3-0Azusa Pacifi c Uni. 1-0Baker University 3-0Benedictine College 2-1Bethel College 0-1Briar Cliff 1-0Central Methodist Uni. 3-0Concordia 1-0Culver-Stockton College 3-0Dakota Wesleyan 1-0Doane College 1-0Dordt College 1-0Evangel University 3-0Graceland Uni. (Iowa) 3-0Hastings College 1-0Langston 0-1Lindenwood Uni. 2-1McKendree University 1-0MidAmerica Nazarene Uni. 1-0Midland Lutheran 1-0Missouri Valley 1-2Morningside College 1-0Nebraska Wesleyan 1-0Northwestern (Iowa) 1-0Northwestern Okla. State 1-0William Jewell College 2-1Record: 39-7

Jed Stugart

Head Coach

2nd Season

Head Coach

USF won 13 games, fi ve over ranked teams, to one loss, a 10-7 shortcoming to No. 2 Carroll College in the national title game in Rome, Ga., during the 2010 season. In his fi rst game at the helm, the Cougars faced a tough road test at No. 23 Northwestern College. USF battled back from a 14-10 halftime defi cit to a 41-24 win over their rival. USF rattled off fi ve more wins to stand 6-0 and set up a undefeated showdown with then-No. 4 Morning-side College. The Cougars prevailed with a dominate 28-3 win “under the lights” at Bob Young Field. A 44-7 win over Concordia University (Neb.) captured the Cougars’ fi fth straight and ninth total GPAC championship, capping a perfect 10-0 conference record. USF showed strong in their fi rst two playoff contests, a 33-14 win over No. 16 Northwestern Oklahoma State Uni-versity and a 27-7 win over No. 12 McKendree University. The wins advanced the Cougars to the NAIA semi-fi nal round where Stugart faced the program he had been head coach of only two years prior, No. 4 MidAmerica Nazarene University. USF shutout the Pioneers out 38-0, extending the nation’s longest winning streak to 42 games and earning the Cougar’s fi fth straight trip to the NAIA national title game in Rome, Ga. After a hard fought defensive battle and 17 tackles by Cougar linebacker Eric Anderson, who was named the game’s defensive player of the game, USF came up short 10-7 to No. 2 Carroll College, ending a very successful season for the program. Senior receiver Jon Ryan captured the program’s fourth NAIA Player of the Year award and was named the 2011 GPAC Player of the Year. Ryan was one of 22 players to receive GPAC all-conference recognition, including six Cougars landing on the fi rst team. 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 fi n-ishes 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) in Olathe, Kan. Stugart groomed MNU into a consistent NAIA playoff contender, increasing the Pioneers win total each season, accumulating a 26-7 overall record. The Pio-neers won the 2008 Heart of America Athletic Conference title.

Stugart spent seven seasons at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colo., his hometown. While a UNC Bear, he coached the defensive line and linebackers for four season, before being promoted to defensive coordinator for three season. Stugart coached three All-Americans and won two North Central Confer-ence Championships. USF football has benefi ted from Stugart’s recruit-ing roots that spread the nation, having coached in Nevada, Colorado, Kansas and most recently spent time as the head recruiter for UNLV in the Southern California region. Stugart and his wife, Angie, have one son, Gunner, and one daughter, Gracie.

Coaches

Coaches

Robert Tucker enters his second season as the assistant head coach, special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach at the University of Sioux Falls. In 2010, the Cougars defensive backfi eld 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 effi ciency (75.6). USF recorded 21 intercep-tions, 60 defended passes and only allowed fi ve passing touchdowns the entire season. Tucker’s defensive backfi eld 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 coached the Cougars special teams to an outstanding statistical year. USF special teams 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, earning Hicks all-conference honorable mention honors. Tucker joined USF after four seasons at the University of Colorado, where he was the Recruiting Coordina-tor for a season before being promoted to Director of Football Operations for three seasons under head coach Dan Hawkins. Tucker has a long history with Hawkins, having played under him at Willamette and coached under him at Boise State and CU. Prior to CU, Tucker spent six seasons at Boise State University, one season as a defensive graduate assistant and fi ve seasons as the safeties coach and recruiting coordinator. Tucker coached one of his safeties to All-Western Athletic Conference fi rst-team honors in four of fi ve seasons and helped BSU become a national power, aiding in the Broncos’ 63-13 overall record and fi ve bowl game appearances. While at BSU Tucker earned his master’s degree in Physical Education and Athletic Administration from Idaho State University in 2001.

Tucker gained additional NCAA Division I experience working as the Teamwork Coordinator at the University of Oregon for the 1999 season, specializing in recruiting for the Ducks. A 1997 graduate of Willamette University in Oregon, he earned four letters and was named a NAIA Honorable Mention All-American at safety as a senior. Tucker earned a degree in psychology. Upon graduation Tucker started his coaching career at Willamette, coaching defensive line under Hawkins for a year then coaching defensive backs under Mark Speckman for a year. Tucker saw the Bearcats to a 20-4 record, a con-ference championship and a NAIA National Championship berth in his two seasons. During his career, Tucker has coached a handful of NFL players, including corner Chris Carr of the Baltimore Ravens, safety Quintin Mikell of the Philadelphia Eagles and safety Gerald Alexander of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tucker graduated from Grant High School (Sacra-mento, Calif.) in 1993, where lettered in football and base-ball. He is married to Oriana Tucker.

Robert Tucker Asst. Head Coach/Special Teams

2nd Season

Ryan Grubb enters his second season as Off ensive Coordinator and fi fth overall season in the USF football program. He spent his fi rst three seasons as a Cougar as the Run Game Coordinator and Off ensive Line coach. The Cougar off ense thrived in the fi rst year under the command of coach Grubb. The USF off ense led the GPAC in pass off ense (271.5 yds/gm), scoring off ense (41.2 pts/gm), and total off ense (432.6). In the NAIA, USF’s off ense ranked third in scoring off ense (577 pts) and fourth in pass off ense (3,821 yds). Under coach Grubb senior receiver Jon Ryan was named the NAIA Football Player of the Year and the GPAC Off ensive Player of the Year. Coach Grubb saw 15 off ensive players to GPAC All-Conference honors, three of which were honored on the fi rst team. Entering the 2010 season, the USF off ense 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 position and fi lled the void exceptionally. During the 2010 season he connected 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 off ensive line provided spectacular blocking for both USF’s running backs and NAIA Player of the Year quarterback Lorenzo Brown on the way to the program’s fourth national title. The Cougar off ense set school records for points in a game (80), points per game (51.6), points in a season (775), total off ense (7,313 yards) and rush off ense (3,842), the most rushing yards by a team in the NAIA. Seniors TJ Wendt and Kyle Staudt earned fi rst team GPAC honors, while the Cougars three other starting off ensive lineman, Travis Beaver, Kyle Wasson and Casey Peters, found themselves on either the second team or honorable mention list for the conference. The unit only gave up 14 sacks in 15 games.

In 2008, the off ensive line paved the way to the sixth ranked rushing attack (235.6 yards per game) and 10th best scoring attack (36.5) in the country, while only giving up 10 sacks in 14 games. Shawn Flanagan, Kyle Staudt and TJ Wendt earned all-conference recognition, while Wendt was named a fi rst team All-American and Flanagan was named 2nd team All-American. Flanagan signed a NFL free-agent contract in the spring. Prior to coaching at USF, Grubb coached wide re-ceivers and running backs at South Dakota State University in 2005 and 2006, earning four team rushing records, four All-Great West selections, an ESPN All-American, one Hula Bowl selection, and tutored current Green Bay Packer WR JaRon Harris. Prior to coaching at SDSU, Grubb was the off ensive coordinator at Kingsley-Pierson High School in Iowa, pro-ducing six All-State selections and was named 2004 Class 1A Assistant Coach of the Year. Grubb is a 1999 graduate of Buena Vista University where he was a four-year starter and team captain. Grubb earned his master’s in Sports Administration at South Da-kota State University in 2006. Ryan and his wife Amber live in Renner, SD.

Ryan Grubb

Off ensive Coordinator

2nd Season

Coaches

Coaches

Anderson played four years at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, and coached the secondary during the 1999 and 2000 seasons. An-derson moved to Madison, South Dakota to join the Dakota State University staff as the linebackers and special teams coach for the 2001 season. Anderson arrived at USF for the 2002 season and earned his Master’s degree from South Dakota State University in 2003. Jon and his wife, Amanda, have two sons, Trevor and Tyce.

Jon Anderson will enter his second season as USF’s defensive coordinator and tenth overall in the program. During Anderson’s fi rst 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 semi-fi nal round, and held 10 of 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, eighth nationally. Anderson’s defense aided in the Cougar’s fi fth straight Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship and fi fth straight appearance in the NAIA National Championship Game in Rome, Ga. Anderson coached a player at each position level to Great Plains Athletic Conference fi rst 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 fi nished as top four sack individuals in the conference. Turner’s six sacks and Anderson’s fi ve sacks helped USF to a conference-leading 34 total sacks on the season. The previous eight seasons prior to handling coordinator duties Anderson served as the Special Teams Coor-dinator and linebackers coach, tutoring 18 All-Conference and six All-American performers.

The Cougar’s 2009 season ended with a15-0 record that included the program’s fourth national title and fourth consecutive Great Plains Athletic Conference Champion-ship. It was also a banner year for the special teams unit as Lavell Jackson averaged 14.9 yards per punt return to earn fi rst team GPAC recognition. The special teams unit returned two kickoff s and two punts for a touchdown. As a unit the Cougars were fi rst in the NAIA with 25.9 yards per kick return and second in the nation averaging 17.9 yards per punt return. USF also led the conference in kick-off coverage. Anderson coached linebacker Dominic Studzinski to fi rst-team all-GPAC honors, while the defense ranked No. 1 in total defense and scoring defense and No. 4 in pass and rush defense. In 2008, Anderson coached the Cougars to a 10.3 yards per punt return average and 24.9 yards kick return average(4th in NAIA). Anderson’s linebackers helped USF to a No.1 ranking in scoring and total defense. Linebacker De-metrius Washington earned fi rst team GPAC and fi rst team All-American, while fellow linebacker Marlon Lobban was fi rst team GPAC and HM All-American. On special teams, the Cougars fi nished second in the Great Plains Athletic Confer-ence (GPAC) in kickoff coverage, holding opponents to 13.9 yards per return.

Jon Anderson

Defensive Coordinator

2nd Season

Sioux Falls native Casey Meile enters his second season as the off ensive line coach at the University of Sioux Falls. In Meile’s fi rst season as the USF off ensive line coach, he had the challenge of replacing 3 starters from the 2009 championship team. Meile’s 2010 line was smaller than previous USF lines, but athletic and proved to be excel-lent blockers out in space, allowing the off ense to open up the playbook. Under Meile’s direction, the line protected Jon Eastman allowing only 22 sacks on the season. The Cougars passing attack received a No.2 rank in total scoring off ense (577) and No. 8 rank in scoring average (41.2 points per game). Off ensive Linemen Kyle Wasson and Casey Peters earned all-confernce recognition, while Kyle received all-american HM. Prior to his time at the University of Sioux Falls Meile had a stint at his alma mater, Roosevelt High School (2009) as off ensive line coach and served as assistant head coach/co-off ensive coordinator/off ensive line coach at Missouri Southern State University in 2006 and 2007. In 2007 the Missouri Southern off ensive 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 fi rst winning season (6-5) at Missouri Southern in over a decade. During his fi rst year at Missouri Southern, Meile mentored the Lions’ highest-ever draft pick in Allen Barbre, who was selected in the fourth round (Pick 119) of the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Barbre was a consensus Division II All-American fi rst-team selection by the NFL Draft Report, The Associated Press, AFCA and D2Football.com. Barbre became Southern’s fi rst All-American since Josh Chapman in 2002 and the fi rst to be named to the fi rst team in a decade. Allen was also the lone off ensive player to be a unanimous All-Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic As-sociation (MIAA) fi rst-team pick. Prior to joining Missouri Southern, Meile worked as recruiting coordinator and running backs coach at his alma mater, Augustana College (SD) 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 as-sistant coach at Northwest Missouri State University. Meile coached the off ensive line and tight ends for the Bearcats during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In 2003 the Bearcats went 8-3 overall and won a share of the MIAA conference championship with a 7-2 league record. Northwest Missouri State qualifi ed for the NCAA Division II Playoff s in 2004, advancing to the quarterfi nals before falling to the eventual national runner-up Pittsburg State. A native of Sioux Falls, SD, 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 (4) and son Peyton (2).

Casey Meile

Off ensive Line Coach

2nd Season

Coaches

Al Hansen enters his 13th season as the punters and kickers coach at USF. In 2010 Hansen saw sophmore kicker Braden Wieking to GPAC honorable-mention, GPAC and NAIA player of the week (9/13) and all-american honorable-mention recognition. Last season, Wieking was 2nd on the #1 ranked Cougars in scoring with 118 points, he converted 15 of 25 FG’s and made 73 of 74 PAT’s, settting the NAIA record with 162 consecutive PAT’s conversions. Wieking looks to continue his PAT streak under Hansen’s direction in the Cou-gars 2011 season. In 2009 Hansen tutored freshman kicker Braden Wieking to GPAC honorable-mention honors in Wieking’s fi rst year of varsity football. After missing his fi rst point-after-touchdown attempt, Wieking was successful on his remain-ing 100 attempts, ending the season 100 of 101, a school record. Wieking was also 13 of 17 on fi eld goals. At the NAIA National Championship Wieking was 2 for 2 on PATS and knocked in fi eld goals of 37 yards, 41 yards and a career long 42 yarder. Wieking was named the off ensive player of the game. Wieking averaged 37.4 yards per punt with a long of 55 yards. Hansen also guided kicker Matt Lindgren to a GPAC All-Conference second team spot in 2008 and in 2004, he coached punter Mike Boen and kicker T.C. Fraser to All-American seasons. Hansen has coached four All-American punters and kickers in his career. As a player in 1987 Hansen earned All-Conference and honorable mention All-American honors by averaging 40.3 yards per punt for the Cougars.

Jared Schwanz is in his third year as defensive line coach on the USF football staff . The 2010 season presented Schwanz with the challange of replacing two starters from a talented defen-sive line. Schwanz’s line responded well, helping the Cougar defense to 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 guidance, Antonio Turner, Brandon Koolstra and Jordan Carlson received GPAC all-conference recognition, while Koolstra recieved all-american honors. In 2009, Schwanz coached three GPAC all conference players and one All-American. During 2009 the defen-sive 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 rush (63.8 yards per game) and pass defense (146.7 yards per game). The Cougars 34 sacks ranked them ninth in the nation. Schwanz played defensive line for two seasons at Minnesota State Mankato and was named to the North Cen-tral Conference academic team both years. In 2007 he spent the season as the defensive line and tight ends coach at Minnesota State Mankato and was the defensive line coach at Southwest Minnesota State for the 2008 season. Schwanz is a native of St. James, MN.

Al Hansen

Kicking Coach

13th Season

Jared Schwanz

Defensive Line Coach

2nd Season

Coaches

Coaches

Isaiah Jackson enters his second season as the linebackers coach as a graduate assistant on USF’s football coaching staff . In 2010, Jackson mentored 3 GPAC all-conference players and one all-american. USF’s defense received No. 1 national rankings in scoring defense (8.5 points per game), pass defense (113 yards per game) and total yards (206.1 yards per game). Jackson coached the Cougars linebacker unit to an exceptional performance in the 10-7 defensive battle that was the 2010 NAIA championship. USF’s Eric Anderson recorded 17 tackles and 2 sacks en route to being named the NAIA national championship defensive player of the game. As a linebacker at South Dakota State University in Brookings, Jackson earned four letters. During his four sea-sons as a Jackrabbit, he played in 44 games, totaled 157 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles and three sacks. 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 fi eld.

Last season, Marks’ young backfi eld provided USF with off ensive balance, leading to a very productive season. The Cougars earned a No. 2 naitonal ranking in scoring off ense (577 points), No. 8 ranking in scoring per game (41.2 points per game) and No. 18 ranking in rushing off ense (2,254). Under Marks direction, 3 backs received GPAC all-conference honors and one GPAC player of the week selection. Prior to joining USF, Marks was the assistant speed-strength and conditioning coach at the University of Colo-rado in Boulder. He spent three seasons on staff with the Buff aloes. Prior to CU, he spent a season as a player with the Boise Burn of the Arena Football League. Marks was a four year contributor at Boise State University from 2002-2005. While a Bronco, he led the team in rushing two seasons, accumulating 1,773 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns over his fi nal two seasons as a starter. During his career he helped BSU to four bowl games, a two-time All-WAC selection and was the 2005 Off ense MVP for Boise State. Marks was also a standout sprinter on the BSU track and fi eld team. Marks is a native of Reseda, Calif. and graduated from Taft High School in Woodland Hills, Calif. after a deco-rated career.

Isaiah Jackson

Linebackers Coach/Video Coordinator

2nd Season

Lee Marks

Running Backs Coach

2nd Season

Zach Dickson is in his second season as the tight ends coach and recruiting assistant within USF football graduate assistant’s program. In Dicksons fi rst season, USF’s tight ends played an important role in the team’s off ensive sucess.. The Cougars fi nished the 2010 season with a No. 2 national ranking in pass effi ciency (174.3), No. 4 ranking in passing off ense (3,821 total yards) and No. 8 ranking in passing off ense per game (272.9 yards per game). Dickson saw tight end Ausin Hove to a GPAC all-conference honorable mention. Prior to USF, Dickson spent the last seven years in the University of Colorado-Boulder football program. Most recently, Dickson was the Recruiting & Operations Specialist for two seasons and totaled fi ve years recruiting experi-ence during his time as a Buff alo. During his time recruiting for CU, Dickson helped sign a Top 15 nationally rated recruiting class and 2 other classes nationally rated in the Top 35. Dickson was involved in two Big 12 Championship Games (2004 & 2005) and three Bowl Games (2004- Houston Bowl vs UTEP, 2005- Champ Sports Bowl vs Clemson, and 2007- Independence Bowl vs Alabama). Dickson got his start with CU his freshman year as an equipment manag-er and helped the grad assistants break down the opponent’s fi lm. Dickson graduated from CU in 2007 with a degree in Communication. Born in Boulder, CO, Dickson grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he graduated from Peters Township High School as a letterman in football and baseball.

Zach Dickson

Tight Ends Coach/Recruiting Assistant

2nd Season

Dusty Hovorka enters his second season as the wide receivers coach at USF. In 2010, Hovorka coached Jon Ryan to a record setting season. Ryan fi nished the season No. 1 national rank-ing in scoring (144points), No. 3 ranking in receptions (81) and No. 3 ranking in total yards (1,430 reciving yards), earning him GPAC off ensive player of year, College Fanz off ensive player of year and NAIA player of the year honors. Last season, Hovorka tutored 3 GPAC all-confernce receivers. Dusty Hovorka was one of the best receivers in USF history, serving as the Cougar’s top receiver from 2003-2006. Hovorka set career school records for receptions (291), receiving yards (4,801) and receiving touchdowns (55). Hovorka was a key playmaker on USF’s 2006 National Championship team. Hovorka was a three time All-American at USF and recorded 1,000 yards receiving each of his four seasons at USF. Hovorka has spent six seasons at a standout receiver with Indoor Football League team, the Sioux Falls Storm.

Dusty Hovorka

Wide Receivers Coach

2nd Season

Coach

Coaches

Rick Thomas enters his fi rst season as the assistant defensive backs coach and graduate assistant within USF’s football staff . 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 Buff alo’s top 15 rated recruiting class in 2008. Thomas also 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 graduated from Mira Costa High School (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) where he lettered in football. Thomas received a bachelors of art in History from the University of Colorado in May of 2011.

Rick Thomas

Asst. Defensive Backs Coach

1st Season

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Player Profi les

2011USF RosterNo. Name Year Position Height Weight Hometown

1 Wieking , Braden JR Kicker 6-0 185 Sioux Falls, SD 2 Hanna, Carrington SO Quarterback 6-2 215 Streetsboro, OH 3 Ollerich, Tyler JR Wide Receiver 6-3 190 Presho, SD 4 Jacobson, Calvin FR Quarterback 6-2 195 Blue Springs , MO 4 Hunter, Jeremiah FR Wide Receiver 6-3 190 Cheyenne, WY 5 Bonte, Nick JR Linebacker 6-0 195 Garretson, SD 6 Hicks, Michael SR Wide Receiver 5-11 185 Richmond, CA 7 Perkins, Taylor JR Quarterback 6-1 210 Mesa, AZ 8 Jensen, Brett JR Defensive Back 5-10 170 Viborg, SD 9 Taylor, Jordan JR Running Back 6-1 215 South Bend, IN 10 Oates, Jeremiah JR Wide Receiver 6-3 180 Orangevale, CA 11 Lupkes, Mitch SR Linebacker 6-0 210 Rock Rapids, IA 12 Adams, Denzel SR Defensive Back 5-11 185 Orange, CA 14 Hunter, Jeremiah FR Wide Receiver 6-3 190 Cheyenne, WY 15 Pree, Angelo SR Defensive Back 5-8 175 Pittsburg, CA 16 Mann, Donnie JR Kicker 5-9 180 Hastings, MN17 Heck , Adam JR Defensive Back 6-0 180 Sioux Falls, SD 18 Madsen, Brock JR Wide Receiver 5-11 180 Raymond, MN 19 Benedetto, Tony SR Wide Receiver 6-0 195 Crystal Lake, IL 20 Virgil, Robert JR Defensive Back 6-1 180 Elk Grove, CA 22 Dunbar, Mitch JR Running Back 5-9 185 Cambridge , MN 23 Johnson, Jordan SO Defensive Back 6-1 180 Platte, SD 24 Shutt, Garrett SO Wide Receiver 6-3 210 Reno, NV 25 Bearshield, Bo JR Defensive Back 5-9 185 Gregory, SD 26 Tidwell, John FR Defensive Back 6-0 180 Aurora, CO 27 Neely, Darren JR Wide Receiver 5-11 185 Cheyenne, WY 28 Ackerman, Brock SO Running Back 5-10 205 Montevideo, MN 28 Graber, Ryan SO Defensive Back 5-11 185 Sioux Falls, SD 29 Taylor, Jordan FR Defensive Back 5-11 180 Sioux Falls, SD 30 Fiene, Dakota SO Running Back 5-7 185 Cottonwood, MN 31 Breen, Mitch SO Running Back 5-8 175 Wagner, SD 32 Holmes, Zach SR Linebacker 6-0 210 Tucson, AZ 33 Turner, Ethan SO Running Back 5-10 220 Rush City, MN 34 Martens, Joel SO Defensive Back 5-8 175 Hartford, SD 35 White, Matt JR Linebacker 6-1 227 Billing, MT 36 Porter, Kristian SR Running Back 6-0 200 Hawarden, IA 37 Adams, Ryan SO Linebacker 6-0 200 Douglas , WY 38 Nakamoto, Josh JR Tight End 6-1 215 Norco, CA 40 Rapp, Alex JR Linebacker 6-0 215 South Sioux City, NE 41 Tolkamp, Michael SO Linebacker 6-4 205 Lawton, IA 42 Rowe, Garrett SO Wide Receiver 5-11 195 Henderson, NV 43 Campbell, Thad SO Defensive Back 6-0 195 Platte, SD 44 Frericks, Michael JR Defensive Back 6-2 185 Crystal Lake, IL 45 Anderson, Eric JR Linebacker 6-1 235 Irene, SD 47 Covey, Cameron SR Linebacker 6-0 220 Galt, CA 48 Andersen, Brandon SR Linebacker 6-0 205 Marion, SD 51 Halberstadt, Jesse JR Linebacker 6-0 230 Norco, CA 52 DeBey, Corey JR Off ensive Lineman 5-11 250 Rock Rapids, IA

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2011USF RosterNo. Name Year Position Height Weight Hometown

54 Swanson, Tyler SO Off ensive Lineman 6-1 290 Grand Island, NE 55 Leegaard, Korben SO Defensive Lineman 6-0 280 Gillette, WY 58 Harris, Chris SO Off ensive Lineman 6-3 230 Ripon, CA 58 Welbig, Brennan SO Linebacker 6-2 200 Dell Rapids, SD 59 McCollough, Jordan SO Off ensive Lineman 6-5 300 Cheyenne, WY 62 Staton, Sheldon FR Off ensive Lineman 6-3 335 Dallas, TX 64 Studie, Jonathon SO Off ensive Lineman 6-2 250 Douglas , WY 66 Vlotho, Jared JR Off ensive Lineman 6-2 295 Hawarden, IA 67 Peters, Casey SR Off ensive Lineman 6-3 275 Little Rock, IA 71 Saggese, Marco JR Off ensive Lineman 6-3 300 Downey, CA 72 Johnson, Devin SR Off ensive Lineman 6-2 290 Richmond, CA 74 Surgant, JT FR Off ensive Lineman 6-3 284 St. Louis, MO 75 Bannister, Sheku SR Defensive Lineman 6-3 320 East Palo Alto, CA 77 Marquez, Erick JR Off ensive Lineman 6-5 314 Nogales, AZ 78 Dooyema, Sam SO Off ensive Lineman 6-3 240 Luverne, MN 79 Casey, Kevin FR Off ensive Lineman 6-3 270 La Habra, CA 80 Sailors, Spencer SO Tight End 6-2 250 Luverne, MN 81 Klein, Taylor JR Tight End 6-1 250 Murrieta, CA 83 Henry, JD FR Tight End 6-4 220 Parker, CO 84 VanHove, Austin JR Tight End 6-4 235 Garretson, SD 85 Sandifer, Brian SO Wide Receiver 6-4 195 Brooklyn Park, MN 87 Benson, Braden JR Wide Receiver 5-11 185 Gillette , WY 88 Johannsen, Tait SO Tight End 6-3 230 Wagner, SD 90 Delaney, Derek FR Defensive Lineman 6-5 275 Neligh, NE 93 Culp, Royce SR Defensive Lineman 6-5 240 Imperial, CA 96 Hartley, Cory JR Defensive Lineman 6-2 200 Rapid City, SD 97 Grabbe, Jarrett FR Defensive Lineman 6-2 300 Blair, NE 99 Medlock, Jameel JR Defensive Lineman 6-2 250 Sacramento, CA Ahlers, Carter FR Linebacker 6-0 185 Flandreau, sD Brown , Austin FR Quarterback 6-5 190 Buff alo, WY Cihak, Josh FR Linebacker 6-0 190 Dante, SD Dick, Christian FR Tight End 6-2 193 Greeley, CO Fuhrman, Brady FR Running Back 6-0 182 Warner, SD Hlushak, Joseph FR Running Back 5-9 175 Loveland, CO Krumbach, Eli FR Wide Receiver 6-1 177 Parker, SD Landecker, Luke FR Off ensive Lineman 6-1 307 Pequot Lakes, MN Lewallen, Zach FR Defensive Lineman 6-2 230 Sioux Falls, SD Lewis, Stephen FR Linebacker 5-10 195 Sioux Falls, SD Lukes, Zach FR Linebacker 5-10 180 Garretson, SD

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2011USF Roster cont.No. Name Year Position Height Weight Hometown

Ostrom, Cameron FR Linebacker 6-1 190 Buff alo, WY Pettyplace, Chris FR Off ensive Lineman 6-0 210 Citrus Heights, CA Sparish, Micheal FR Defensive Lineman 6-1 200 St. Paul, MN St.Pierre, Solomon FR Defensive Back 5-11 170 Wagner, SD Taylor, Thomas JR Defensive Back 5-8 190 Norco, CA Wilson, Clint FR Linebacker 6-1 220 Piedmont, SD

Coaching Staff Name Position Years At USF Jed Stugart Head Coach 2 Robert Tucker Asst. Head Coach 2 Ryan Grubb Offensive Coordinator 5 Jon Anderson Defensive Coordinator 10 Casey Meile Offensive Line Coach 2 Jared Schwanz Defensive Line Coach 3 Al Hansen Kicking Coach 13 Isaiah Jackson Linebackers Coach 2 Lee Marks Running Backs Coach 2 Zach Dickson Tight Ends Coach 2 Dusty Hovorka Wide Receivers Coach 2 Rick Thomas Asst. Def. Backs Coach 1

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2010: Voted a team captain as a sophomore...made 15 of 25 fi eld goals in 2010, with a long of 44 yards…only missed PAT (point after touchdown) of his 73 attempts in 2010 was a blocked try in the playoff s…booted 45 punts an average of 37.7 yards, including fi ve of 50+ yards and a long of 58 yards…showed extreme accuracy with 18 punts downed inside the 20 yard line (40% of punts)... National honors candidate: Named to Fred Mitchell Outstanding Place-Kicker Award watch list-- given to the top collegiate place kicker based on excel-lence on the football fi led and in the community… Wore number 15 last year before changing to 1 for the 2010 season. 2009: Played 15 games as a true freshman…set school and NAIA records with 139 points scored: made 13 of 17 fi eld goal attempts and 100 of 101 extra point attempts…recorded one tackle…USF Special Teams Player of the Year…named All-GPAC Honorable Men-tion and twice GPAC Player of the Week for Doane and Morningside quarterfi nal games…11-point (3 FG and 2 PAT) eff ort earned him National Championship Off ensive Player of the Game…VSN Second Team All-American… High School: First player to receive college foot-ball scholarship from Sioux Falls Christian High School...two-time First Team All-American and four-time First Team All-State...National Soccer Player of the Year for Christian Schools…National Honor Society… Personal: Has three brothers, Brett, Blake and Bryant…Business Administration major

Braden Wieking#1

Kicker/PunterJr. • 6-0 • 195 • 2L

Sioux Falls, SD(Sioux Falls Christian)

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 sea-son... High School: Three year letterman, two time all-state and all-conference selection…had over 4,200 yards and 54 touchdowns in his fi nal 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 yads and rushed for a 1,000 while fi nding 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 player in basketball and letterman in baseball… Personal: Pre-Medicine major

Carrington Hanna#2

QuarterbackSo. • 6-2 • 215

Streetsboro, Ohio(California Pa. )

2010: Played in eight games as a back-up to First Team All-GPAC quarterback Jon Eastman…Ollerich com-pleted 23 of 34 pass attempts (67.6%) on the season, totalling 283 yards and four touchdowns to no intercep-tions…had arguably his best game in a 66-21 win at Briar Cliff , connecting on eight of 12 passes for 119 yards and two touchdown strikes…was perfect on the day in a 66-13 win over Doane college, completing all fi ve pass attempts for 77 yards and a touchdown…other touch-down pass came in a 63-3 win over Dakota Wesleyan University… 2009: Appeared in two games but did not record any statistics except participation… 2008: Redshirted High School: Named All-State…three-time All-Conference in football and basketball... Argus Leader Elite 45…also on track team… Personal: Has four sisters, Michelle, Leslie, Traci and Tamara...Exercise Science major with Business minor.

Tyler Ollerich#3

Wide ReceiverJr. • 6-3 • 190 2L

Presho, SD(Lyman H.S.)

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2010: In his fi rst year as a starter, Bonte earned Second Team All-Great Plains Athletic Conference rec-ognition…he fi nished fourth on the team with 48 total tackles, including eight for a loss, with two sacks, two interceptions, three pass defl ections, two fumble re-coveries, two forced fumbles and one pass break-up…recorded his two sacks of the season in back-to-back games, the fi rst 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 season-high three tackles for a loss in the 28-3 win over the Mustangs…re-corded a season-high seven tackles in a 66-13 win over Doane College. 2009: Played in 14 games as a freshman, record-ing 23.5 tackles, fi ve 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: Has two brothers, Dan and Brady... Business Administration and Accounting double major.

Nick Bonte#5

LinebackerJr. • 6-0 • 195 • 2L

Garretson, SD(South Dakota St. Univ.)

2010: Played in 14 games recording 8 carries for 60 yards, 36 receptions for 377 yards and 2 touchdowns. Michael was a major contributor on special teams with 5 tackles, 1 kick return for 9 yards, and 25 punt returns for 288 yards, an average of 20.6 yards per return. He was an Honorable Mention All GPAC selection for Punt Returning. 2009: Contra Costa College Razorback teammate of USF off ensive lineman, Devin Johnson #72. High School: Played football, baseball and track for the El Cerrito HS Gauchos… named two-time All-Eastbay and First Team West County. Personal: Has three sisters, Laneesha Farr, Alex-andria Hicks, and Maya Felder…Sociology major.

Michael Hicks#6

Wide ReceiversSr. • 5-11 • 185 • 1L

Richmond, CA(Contra Costa College)

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 12-19 with 196 yards... High School: Three-year letterman and a two-year captain at Red Mountain High School in (Mesa, Ariz.)...currently has the highest winning percentage of any quarterback in RMHS history...all-District, all-State, and an honorable mention selection...fi nished with 2,900 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, and 855 rush-ing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. Also competed in track & fi eld, receiving all-state recognition for long jumping. Three-year academic honor roll and National Honor Society member... Personal: Exercise Science major

Taylor Perkins#7

QuarterbackJr. • 6-1 • 210

Mesa, AZ(New Mexico State Univ.)

Blue Springs South H.S.: Completed 57% of his passes during his senior season, accumulating 2,280 yards and 20 touchdowns to fi ve interceptions…as a junior he completed 61% of his passes for 2,856 games and 13 touchdowns with 12 interceptions.. Personal: Business Administration major

Calvin Jacobson#4

QuarterbackFr. • 6-2 • 195

Blue Springs, MO(Blue Springs South H.S.)

Fargo, ND 701-492-0855

Sioux City, IA 712-252-0640

Rapid City, SD 605-348-6440

Sioux Falls, SD 605-332-4466

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2010: Made fi ve solo and fi ve unassisted tackles in a reserve linebacker role…tallied season-high three tackles in a 37-7 win at Midland University… 2009: Played in 13 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams… had 17.5 tackles, 2.5 for a loss… 2008: Saw extensive special teams time and at. linebacker...played in 11 games…had six tackles 2007: Redshirted…

Personal: Has two brothers and one sister…El-ementary Education major.

Mitch Lupkes#11

LinebackerSr. • 6-0 • 195 • 3LRock Rapids, IA

(Central Lyon H.S.)

2010: Earned his spot as a starter in several games during the season…tied for the fi fth most tackles on the team with 33.5 stops…made two stops behind the line of scrimmage…totalled three pass defl ections and two pass break-ups with his lone interception coming in a 66-21 win at Briar Cliff University…tallied a career-high eight tackles against BCU and in a 34-10 at Hastings...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 Sci-ence major

Brett Jensen#8

Denfensive BackJr. • 5-10 • 170 • 2L

Viborg, SD(Viborg H.S.)

2010: Finished second on the team with 535 rush yards, averaging 4.6 yards per rush, and fi ve rushing touchdowns in his fi rst year at USF…scored his fi rst col-legiate touchdown in a 37-7 win over Midland College…scored USF’s lone touchdown in a 10-7 loss to Carroll College in the NAIA National Championship Game…also had touchdowns 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: 2009: Appeared in seven games for the Thundering Herd…2008: Redshirted… High School: Carried the St. Joseph Indians to a 12-2 record and the 2007 Indiana Class 3-A State Title Game…fi nished as the leading rusher in the state with 2,500 yards and 27 touchdowns…named All-Northern Indiana Conference First Team and MVP of the Northern Indiana Conference…South Bend Tribune named him to their All-Area Team and Dream Team…Rivals.com rated him as a two star prospect

Jordan Taylor#9

RunningbackJr. • 6-1 • 215 2LSouthbend, IN(Marshall Univ.)

Sacramento City College: Made 85 receptions for 1,240 yards (14.6 yards per catch) and 12 scores as a sophomore as the Panthers were 6-5…an all-conference selection...had 50 receptions for 835 yards (16.7 yards per catch) and nine touchdowns as a freshman...All-California Region 1I Off ensive Player of the Year....All-California Region 1I First Team Off ense... Capital Christian H.S.: Named fi rst team all-conference in off ense and second team in defense…as a senior made 55 tackles, six interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one fumble caused…had 36 receptions for 694 yards and seven scores…also participated in basketball and volleyball…was named MVP in volleyball and defensive MVP in basketball... Personal: Theology major

Jeremiah Oates#10

Wide ReceiverJr. • 6-3 • 180

Orangevale, CA (Sacramento City College)

2010: Made a handful of starts during his fi rst season on campus…tallied seven tackles with two interceptions, four pass defl ections and two pass break-ups…made a season-high four tackles in a 66-13 win against Doane College…

Santa Ana Junior College: Named Special Teams Player of the Year and Most Improved Player as a sophomore…named Rookie of the Year as a freshman… High School: Defensive MVP for the El Modena HS Vanguards…named Second Team All-CIF and First Team All-League… Personal: Has one brother, Jeff rey and three sisters, Jasmine Adams, Denesha Turner and Precious Adams…Criminal Justice major…

Denzel Adams#12

Denfensive BackSr. • 5-11 • 185 • 1L

Orange, CA(Santa Ana Jr. College)

2010: In his fi rst year at USF, Pree took over a starting cornerback spot…he tallied 31 stops with 1.5 tackles for a loss…led team in both pass break-ups and pass defl ections, with nine in each category…also forced a fumble…recorded a season-high seven tack-les in a 10-7 loss to Carroll College in the national title game… Sacramento City College: Played 10 games at cornerback…had 53 tackles, 1 for a loss, led team with 3 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, 2 fumble recoveries- one returned for a touchdown…helped lead the panthers to the Mid-Empire Co-Championship… named Mid-Empire All-Conference… High School: Three year starter for the Mt. Dia-blo Red Devils in Pittsburg CA…played running back, receiver, cornerback and returned kicks…named All-League. Personal: Has 13 siblings…Criminal Justice ma-jor

Angelo Pree#15

Defensive BackSr. • 5-8 • 165 •1L

Pittsburg, CA(Lyman H.S.)

High School: Attended the same school that produced current USF football players Darren Neely and Jordan McCollough...made 60 receptions for 975 yards for a 16.3 yard average with nine touchdowns during his senior season...earned all-state recognition. Over his career, Hunter reeled in 96 receptions for 1,562 yards and 13 scores and also handed punting duties for the Thunderbirds. Hunter is a talented hurdler, jumper and sprinter and will compete for the USF T&F team...crowned triple-jump state champion.. Personal: Has one brother, Josh...Political Sci-ence major, with a professional goal of being a lawyer.

Jeremiah Hunter#14

Wide ReceiverFr. • 6-3 • 190

Cheyenne, WY(East H.S.)

2010: Played in 4 games, recording 2 for 2 on PAT’s. High school: Played football, soccer and hockey for the Raiders…named All-Conference. Personal: Has two brothers, Judd and Richard...Business Administration major with Entrepreneurial Studies minor.

Donnie Mann#16

KickerJr. • 5-9 • 180 Hastings, MN

(Hastings H.S.)

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2010: Led the team with three interceptions on the season, combining for 89 return yards…totalled 11 tackles and three pass defl ections as well…third interception came in the NAIA semi-fi nal game against MidAmerica Nazarene, grabbing a pass in the endzone to protect the shutout in a 38-0 win…also returned an interception 70 yards against Dakota Wesleyan Univer-sity. 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 Aca-demic All-Star… Personal: Has one sister, Kari, and one brother, Andy...Biology major.

Adam Heck#17

Defensive BackJr. • 6-0 • 180 • 2L

Sioux Falls, SD(Washington H.S.)

2010: Made 17 receptions for 214 and three scores during his junior season…averaged 12.6 yards per reception…touchdown receptions came in wins over Doane College, Hastings and in a fi rst round playoff game against Northwestern Oklahoma State Univer-sity…had season-best three receptions in wins over Midland College and McKendree University. 2009: Saw limited action due to injury… came off the bench as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams…returned two punts against Dordt, including one for 47 yards…had one tackle. 2008: Played in seven games…had 6 receptions for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns… 2007: Transferred from Bemidji State… Personal: Has three sisters, Julianna, Theresa and Grace and two brothers, Vance and Nick- former USF defensive back…Biology/Secondary Education major.

Tony Benedetto#19

Wide ReceiverSr. • 6-0 • 195 3LCrystal Lake, IL

(Bemidji State Univ.)

2010: Finished the season fourth on the team in both receptions (23) and receiving yards (251)…av-eraged 10.9 yards per reception…made a career-best seven receptions for 66 yards in a 63-21 win at Briar Cliff …previous career-best was set a few weeks prior in a 66-13 win over Doane College, taking fi ve receptions 53 yards. 2009: Played in 10 games… caught six passes for 89 yards and one touchdown… had eight tackles and one blocked kick on special teams2008: Redshirted... Off ensive Scout Team Player of the Year High School: named All-State… All-Conference three years... also played basketball, track, and baseball...NHS. Personal: son of John and Brenda Madsen...one sister, Brittney and two brothers, Brandon and Brady...Exercise Science major with Chemistry minor...

Brock Madsen#18

Wide ReceiverJr. • 5-11 • 180 • 2L

Raymond, MN(McCray H.S.)

Sacramento City Community College: Re-corded 86 tackles, 54 solo tackles and four interceptions during the 2010 season...also forced a fumble, blocked a kick and scored a touchdown...named fi rst team all-conference defensive back...All-Calfi ornia Region 1I First Team Defense. Capital Christian H.S.: Named second team all-metro as a wide receiver and fi rst team all-Golden Empire League as both a wide receiver and defensive back in 2007…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…made 41 receptions for 861 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver…caught at least one pass in all 12 games…scored 18 touchdowns on the year...rushed for 376 yards and three touchdowns....aver-aged over 12 yards per carry... Personal: born August 8, 1990 in Sacramento, Calif….intends on majoring in Sports Management at USF…

Robert Virgirl#20

Defensive BackJr. • 6-1 • 180 Elk Grove, CA

(Sacramento City C.C.)

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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: Had over 300 career tackles…helped lead the Black Panthers to the 2008 State 11B Semi-Finals...two-time team MVP…named two-time All-State in football and basketball… four-time All-Conference in football, basketball, baseball and track… Argus Leader Elite 45...selected to South Dakota All-Star game…All-American nominee in football Personal: Has two sisters... Media Studies major

Jordan Johnson#23

Denfensive BackSo. • 6-1 • 170 • 2L

Platte, SD(Platte-Geddes H.S.)

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... High School: Leading tackler and second lead-ing rusher helped the Gators reach the 2009 Illinois 7A Playoff s…Team MVP and three-time team captain and Defensive MVP…named two-time All-Conference…All-Area First Team…All Star Game nominee… voted one of the “Top 20 Players in Illinois” …named a “Top Five Play-ers to Watch” by Northwest Herald…Honor Roll. Personal: Has one sister, Amanda and one brother, Brett…Psychology major.

Bo Bearshield#25

Defensive BackJr. • 5-9 • 180 2L

Gregory, SD(Gregory H.S.)

2010: Played in eight games as a reserve running back...averaged 8.7 yards on 29 rushes for 251 yards and 1 touchdown. 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 touchdowns…rushed for 25 yards and 2 touchdowns against Concordia and rushed for 74 yards and 1 touchdown against Doane...had 1 reception for 11 yards… High school: Named All-Conference and All-Section in football and baseball...team captain in foot-ball and basketball…Student Council…National Honor Society. Personal: Has two brothers, Joe and Peter…Eng-lish Literature and Secondary Education major

Mitch Dunbar#22

RunningbackJr. • 5-9 • 185 • 2LCambridge, MN

(Cambridge-Isanti H.S.)

2010: Redshirted. 2009 - High School: Played 13 games for the Grizzlies…as a receiver and punt returner, produced 1,287 all-purpose yards and scored 15 touchdowns…as a defensive back, led team with 62 tackles and 4 interceptions…helped lead them to a Nevada Regional Final appearance…named 2009 Nevada First Team All-State…All-Region Off ensive Player of the Year…Nevada Old Spice/Red Zone Player of the Year. Personal: Has one sister, Nicole…major is unde-clared.

Garrett Shutt#24

Wide ReceiverFr. • 6-3 • 200 • 1L

Reno, NV(Galena H.S.)

2010: Wore number 89 last year before changing to 27…played in fi ve games gained 95 yards on eight receptions for an 11.9 yard average and one touchdown. 2009: A member of the team but did not record any receptions. High School: Named All-State...Wyoming Super 25...All-State track & fi eld...also played basketball. Personal: Has one sister, Hannah Neely...English and Education double major.

Darren Neely#27

Wide ReceiverJr. • 5-11 • 185 • 2L

Cheyenne, WY(Cheyenne East H.S.)

Rangeview H.S.: 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 kickoff s for 260 yards...tallied 37 tackles and 8 interceptions for 230 yards with 4 TDs...selected fi rst team All-Colorado...fi rst team all-conference as a defensive back and on special teams…fi rst team all-city defensive back…three year letter winner in baseball and one year letter winner in basketball…four year honor roll student with a 4.0+ grade point average. Personal: Accounting major

John Tidwell#26

Defensive BackFr. • 6-0 • 180Aurora, CO

(Rangeview H.S.)

2010: redshirted 2009 - High School: Played football for the fi rst time as a senior for the Knights…named First Team All-State, two-time Second Team All-State, and Third Team All-State in soccer. Personal: Business and Sports Science double major.

Ryan Graber#28

Defensive BackFr. • 5-11 • 185 • 1L

Sioux Falls, SD(O’Gorman H.S.)

Norco H.S.: Led their defensive back fi eld..recorded 11 career interceptions...set school record with 92-yard punt return..earned 1st team all-conference and 2nd team all-league honors...voted most school spirit and nominated homecoming king senior year... Personal: Has one brother and three sisters...coached a youth football team..Criminal Justice major

Thomas Taylor#29

Defensive BackJr. • 5-8 • 190

Norco,CA (Riverside Comm. College)

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2010: 2010: A member of the team but didn’t record any statistics 2009: Redshirted…High School: Team captain and off ensive MVP for the Lakers…named three-time All-Area and two-time All-Conference…selected to Min-nesota All-Star game. Personal: Has four sisters and three brothers...Business major.

Dakota Fiene#30

RunningbackSo. • 5-7 • 175

Cottonwood, MN(Lakeview H.S.)

2010: Played in 11 games during his fi rst season at USF… recorded 18 solo and fi ve assisted tackles to a total 23 stops...picked two passes off , taking one back 29 yards for a score in a 28-3 win over then-No. 4 Morn-ingside…blocked one kick…recorded his season-high tackle count in a 44-7 win at Concordia University (Neb.). Arizona Western College: Named All- Western States Football League…three-time WSFL Player of the Week….NJCAA Player of the Week…led the Matadors with 89 tackles, including 11 tackles and 3 sacks against Snow College… helped lead them to 2009 WSFL along with USF defensive lineman, Royce Culp #93…. also had 12 tackles and 5 sacks as a freshman. High School: Named All-State…All-Conference at Sunnyside HS…Arizona Linebacker of the Year. Personal: Has one sister…Exercise Science major

Zach Holmes#32

LinebackerSr. • 6-1 • 210 • 1L

Tucson, AZ(Arizona Western College)

2010: Redshirted. 2009 High School: Multiple 1,000 yard rusher helped lead the Red Raiders to the 2009 State Class 11B Semi-Finals…two-time off ensive MVP and defensive leader … Named All-State…two-time All-Conference…Argus Leader Elite 45…2009 State Class B Wrestling Champion…All-State Chorus…FFA. Personal: Has four siblings…Business major

Mitch Breen#31

Running BackFr. • 5-8 • 175 Wagner, SD

(Wagner H.S.)

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2010: Earned playing time in three games as a true freshman…got fi rst career interception in the 66-21 win at Briar Cliff …credited with one tackle and one pass break-up. High School: Named All-State…All-Confer-ence…helped the Mustangs to the State 11B Runner-Up 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…National Honor Society…Honor Roll. Personal: Has one sister and three brothers…Biology major

Joel Martens#34

Defensive BackSo. • 5-8 • 175 Hartford, SD

(Tri-Valley H.S.)

2010: Played in 14 games taking 89 carries for 466 yards and four touchdowns….averaged 5.2 yard per carry…had his best game of the season with 108 yards rushing, 53 receiving yards and three total touchdowns in a 27-7 win over McKendree in the second round of the playoff s…his other two scores came in wins over Dakota Wesleyan and Concordia (Neb.)…established as a receiv-er, taking 19 receptions for 173 yards and four scores…also returned one kick 27 yards and made a tackle on special teams...for his eff orts, Porter received GPAC Hon-orable Mention honors. 2009:Played in 12 games during USF’s 15-0 National Championship season… averaged 8.8 yards on 72 rushes, totaling 644 yards and 5 touchdowns…had 9 rushes for 87 yards and two touchdowns during a 63-21 win over Minot State in the fi rst round, followed by 8 rushes for 132 yards and one touchdown against Morningside in the second round…also had 6.5 tackles on special teams. 2008: Played in 11 games, averaging 7.6 yards on 38 rushes for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns...named USF’s Freshman of the Year. High School: Named two-time First-Team All-Conference…Honorable Mention All-Conference…Academic All-State…National Honor Society…Student Council Personal: Has three siblings, Signe, Courtney, and Zac, sister-in-law, Megan...Exercise Science major with Business minor.

Kristian Porter#36

RunningbackSr. • 6-0 • 200 • 3L

Hawarden, IA(West Sioux H.S.)

Iowa Central Community College: made 89 tackles, one sack, one interception and fumble recovery as a sophomore...played for Kevin Twait…named all-league during his time at ICCC. Billings West H.S.: fi rst team all-state linebacker and second team all-state fullback…made 127 tackles as a senior…had back-to-back nine win seasons as a junior and senior under coach Paul Blaboe…also partici-pated in track and wrestling…, earning all-state honors in the shotput… Personal: born Oct. 25, 1989 in Billings, Mont….intends on majoring in Education at USF…

Matt White#35

LinebackerJr. • 6-1 • 227 Billings, MT

(Iowa Central C.C.)

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2010: Saw limited action, playing in one game and breaking-up one pass. 2009: A member of the team but did not see any game action due to injury. High school: Named All-District…All-Metro…All-Conference...also played basketball and track & fi eld ...National Honor Society...Student Council Personal: Has two brothers, Eric and Zach...Criminal Justice major.

Alex Rapp#40

LinebackerJr. • 6-0 • 215 • 2L

South Sioux City, NE(South Sioux City H.S.)

2010: Played a back-up role during 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 partici-pant …Wyoming Scholar Athlete Award…National Honor Society…graduated fi rst in his class. Personal: Has two sisters, Tina and Ashley, and one brother, Seth...Elementary/Special Education major

Ryan Adams#37

LinebackerSo. • 6-0 • 200 • 1L

Douglas, WY(Douglas H.S.)

Portland State University: Nakamoto was a two year lettermen at Portland State University, earning special teams player of the year as a freshman. High School: member of the cougars back to back C.I.F. championship football team. Nakamoto earned 1st team all-league honors while prepping at Norco High School. Personal: Has one sister...criminal justice major

Josh Nakamoto#38

Tight EndJr. • 6-1 • 215

Norco, CA(Portland State University)

2010: Redshirted High School: Played defensive end and running back for the Eagles...All-State…two-time Iowa All-Dis-trict 1A-1 First Team…also played basketball and track…Honor Roll. Personal: Has one sister, Laura…major is unde-cided.

Michael Tolkamp#41

LinebackerFr. • 6-4 • 220 Lawton, IA

(Lawton Bronson H.S.)

2010: Had a break-out season during his fi rst year as a starter…played in 14 games and tied for the team-lead with 64.5 tackles and four fumble recover-ies…recorded 48 solo tackles, 33 assisted tackles, fi ve 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…All-GPAC Honorable Mention selection. 2009: Played in six games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams …totaled 10 tackles, 4.5 for a loss, and 1 sack. 2008: Redshirted...named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year. High School: Team MVP in football and basket-ball…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 bas-ketball...Mr. basketball Semi-Finalist...Honor Roll…. Personal: Has one brother, Brett...Elementary Education major.

Eric Anderson#45

LinebackerJr. • 6-1 • 232 2L

Irene, SD(Irene Wakonda H.S.)

2010: played in 13 games, helping USF to a No. 1 national ranking in both scoring defense and pass de-fense…recorded 22 solo and 10 assisted tackles to total 32 stops…also had one tackle for a loss and one pass break-up.

2009: As a true freshman, played in 11 games primarily on special teams… returned a punt for a touchdown and a 58-yard interception for a touchdown against Concordia … also had 16 tackles…named Scout Team Defensive MVP. High School: Helped lead the Gators to the Illi-nois 7A Semi-Finals… named All-State Honorable Men-tion...All-Conference...All-Area… Academic High Honors. Personal: Has one brother, Brian, and one sister, Haley…major is undeclared

Michael Fredricks#44

Defensive BackJr. • 6-2 • 185 2LCrystal Lake, IL

(Crystal Lake South H.S.)

2010: Redshirted High School: Played football, basketball and track for the Cougars….team MVP in football…holds school track record…All-State Choir…Honor choir. Personal: Has two sisters…major is undeclared

Garrett Rowe#42

Wide ReceiverFr. • 5-11 • 195

Henderson, NV(Coronado H.S.)

2010: Redshirted 2009 - High School: Played running back and outside linebacker for the Black Panthers…named All-State…All-Conference…South Dakota HS All-Star Game participant...Argus Leader Elite 45. Personal: major is undeclared.

Thad Campbell#43

Defensive BackFr. • 6-0 • 195 • 1L

Platte, SD(Platte-Geddes H.S.)

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2010: Saw limited action as a reserve linebacker. 2009: A member of the team but did not see any game action due to injury. Yuba College: Helped the 49ers earn #3 defen-sive ranking in CA… named All-Bay Valley Conference in 2008. High School: Played football, basketball and track for the Galt HS Warriors, Named All-Sacramento, All-Stockton…two-time All-Conference. Personal: Psychology major

Cameron Covey#47

LinebackerSr. • 6-0 • 220 • 2L

Galt, CA(Yuba College)

2010: In his fi rst year as a starter, Andersen played in all 14 games recording 24 solo tackles and 17 assisted to total 41 stops...had a season-high 10 stops in a 27-7 win over McKendree University in the fi rst round of the playoff s…fi nished second on the team with 8.5 tackles for loss…also had two sacks, one interception and one pass break-up. 2009: Earned playing time as a reserve line-backer and on special teams during USF’s 15-0 National Championship season…totaled 3.5 tackles, including one for a loss. 2008: Contributed on special teams recording two tackles. 2007: Redshirted Personal: Has one brother, Blake- senior line-backer #94, and one sister, Kaycee...Business Administra-tion major.

Brandon Andersen#48

LinebackerSr. • 6-0 • 200 • 3L

Marion, SD(Marion H.S.)

2010: Wore number 60 last year before changing to 52..started the season at left guard...moved to cen-ter for the Morningside game and kept the job for the remainder of the season...contributed to one of the na-tion’s most effi cient off enses that averaged 161.1 yards rushing, 272.9 yards passing and 41.2 points per game... 2009: Had fi rst career start against Briar Cliff …reserve member of the Cougar off ensive line that paved the way for three team records: 3,842 yards rushing, 7,313 yards total off ense and 775 points scored. 2008: Redshirted. High School: Named First Team All-State…First Team All-District…also played basketball, baseball and track. Personal: Has one brother, Jarod and one sister, Heather…Criminal Justice major

Corey DeBey#52

Off ensive LineJr. • 5-11 • 250

Rock Rapids, IA(Central Lyon H.S.)

Glendale Community College: made 42 tackles and 22.5 tackles for a loss last year...First All-State Region 4…fi rst team all-conference…selected as “Defensive Lineman of the Year” and led Southern California Junior Colleges with 13.5 sacks…had four sacks and seven tackles for a loss in a game against Pasadena CC.

Jesse Halberstadt#51

LinebackerJr. • 6-0 • 230

Norco, CA(Glendale Comm. College)

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2010: Earned valuable experience as a reserve right guard during the season. High School: Helped lead the Islanders to the Nebraska Class A state Quarterfi nals…team captain and squad leader…named Honorable Mention All-District…Academic letterwinner…National Honor Society…Hon-or Roll. Personal: Has one sister, Nikki…Education and Biology double major.

Tyler Swanson#54

Off ensive LineSo. • 6-1 • 286 • 1LGrand Island, NE

(Grand Island Sr. H.S.)

2010: Reserve nose tackle during the season. 2009: Redshirted. High school: Team captain helped lead the Camels to the 2008 5A State Championship…named All-State and All-Conference...Second Team Wyoming Super 25…also wrestled. Personal: Has two sisters, Kelsey and Kayleigh...Exercise Science major.

Korben Leegaard#55

Defensive LineSo. • 6-0 • 270 • 1L

Gillette, WY(Campbell County H.S.)

Modesto J.C.: Helped lead the Pirates to an 8-3 record last year...coached by Sam Young. High School: totaled 48 tackles and a fumble recovery as a senior...helped lead the 11-2 Central Catholic Raiders to the 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

Chris Harris#58

Off ensive LinemanSo. • 6-3 • 230

Ripon, CA(Modesto J.C.)

2010: Started at right guard all 14 games as a sophomore..helped the Coo become the number 2 ranked off ense in the nation 2009: A member of the team but did not see any game action due to injury. 2008: A member of the team. High School: Named First Team All-State…First Team All-District as a junior…Honorable Mention All-Conference as a sophomore…two-time High Honor Roll…Student Council. Personal: Has four brothers, Jade Lynn, Jake Vlotho, Mike Gazaty, and Windy Gazaty...Business Ad-ministration major with Entrepreneurial Studies minor.

Jared Viotho#66

Off ensive LinemanJr. • 6-2 • 295 2L

Hawarden, IA(West Sioux H.S.)

2010: Earned more playing time as a reserve member of the off ensive line helping the off ense ac-quire a 41.2 point per game average. 2009: Redshirted. High school: Helped the Thunderbirds to the 2007 Wyoming Class 4A State Championship… named All State…All-Conference...Wyoming Super 25…Wyo-ming Shrine Bowl Captain...Play It Smart Athlete of the Month. Personal: Has one sister, Morgan...Criminal Jus-tice major

Jordan McCollough#59

Off ensive LinemanSo. • 6-5 • 300 • 1L

Cheyenne, WY(Cheyenne East H.S.)

2010: Reserve off ensive lineman who saw limit-ed action, registering time in 2 games. Apart of the unit that help the off ense acquire 2,254 yards rushing and 24 rushing touchdowns. 2009: Redshirted. High school: Helped lead the Bearcats to the 2008 3A State Championship…named two-time All-Conference in football and basketball...also on the track team. Personal: Has two brothers...Nursing major

Jonathon Studie#64

Off ensive LinemanSo. • 6-2 • 250 1L

Douglas, WY(Douglas H.S.)

High school: High school: Received all-city hon-ors in both athletics and academics...a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Has one brother, Sharldon...Nursing major.

Sheldon Staton#62

Off ensive LinemanSo. • 6-2 • 335

Dallas, TX(Langston University)

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2010: Voted a team captain as a junior. Key of-fensive lineman for the Cougars...played three positions on the line.Helped one of the nation’s most effi cient of-fenses average 161.1 yards rushing, 272.9 yards passing and 41.2 points per game...Earned 2nd team All GPAC honors. 2009: Two-year starter and key player on the Cougar off ensive line that paved the way for three team records: 3,842 yards rushing, 7,313 yards total of-fense and 775 points scored…named All-GPAC Second Team… Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athlete. 2008: Starting center on the dominant Cougar off ensive line…off ense averaged 235 rushing yards and 169 yards passing, scoring 36 points per game. 2007: Redshirted High School: Named All-State and All-Confer-ence…helped lead the Lions to the 2A State Champion-ship. Personal: Has two sisters, Amanda and Breanna...Business Administration major.

Casey Peters#67

Off ensive LinemanSr. • 6-3 • 275 • 3L

Little Rock, IA(George-Little Rock H.S.)

2010: Earned the starting right tackle postion during fall camp...suff ered a season-ending injury during the opening game at Northwestern and granted a medi-cal redshirt. Cerritos Collge: Team captain and two-year starter for the Falcons. High School: Named All-Area and All-Confer-ence…team captain and two-year starter on both sides of the line for the Valley Christian HS Crusaders…also played basketball and track & fi eld. Personal: Has one brother, Gianluca…history major with a minor in secondary education.

Marco Saggese#71

Off ensive LinemanJr. • 6-3 • 300 • 1L

Downey, CA(Cerritos College)

2010: A member of the team but didn’t record any statistics. Contra Costa College: Named First Team All-Bay Valley Conference…Razorback teammate of USF wide receiver, Michael Hicks #89…

High School: Played football and track & fi eld at Pinole Valley HS (CA)… Personal: Has two brothers…Criminal Justice major

Devin Johnson#72

Off ensive LinemanSr. • 6-2 • 290 • 1L

Richmond, CA(Contra Costa College)

Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha: Redshirted his fresmman year.. High School: Four year letter winner and two-time fi rst team all-conference right guard at DeSmet Jesuit High School in St. Louis, Mo. He was also a four year scholar athlete during his high school career. Personal: Has a sister, Stephanie...an Eagle Scout...Finance major

JT Surgant#74

Off ensive LinemanFr. • 6-3 • 284 St. Louis, MO

(Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha)

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2010: Saw action on special teams and at tackle...recorded 4 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 forced fumble. American River College: As a sopho-more, played 10 games for the Beavers…had 18 tackles and 0.5 for a loss…2010 California 3C4A Student Athlete Award Winner. Personal: Has six siblings, Jeney, Kim, Faima, Halima, Solomon and Dominic…Criminal Justice major with Media minor

Sheku Bannister#75

Defensive LineSr. • 6-3 • 320

East Palo Alto, CA(American River College)

2010: Reserve off ensive lineman, saw action in 2 games...helped the off ense gain 2,254 rushing yards and 3,821 passing yards for a total of 6075, 24 rushing touch-downs, and 49 passing touchdowns. 2009: Redshirted…Scout Team Off ensive MVP… High School: Helped the Cardinals to three Min-nesota State AA Football Runner-Up titles…named two-time All-State in football and track…All-Conference…also a two-time state qualifi er in wrestling...Student Council President. Personal: Has eight siblings, Andrew, Katie, Amanda, Kelsey, Eli, Naomi, Jeremiah, and Jed...Biology major

Sam Dooyema#78

Off ensive LineSo. • 6-3 • 240 • 1L

Luverne, MN(Luverne H.S.)

Nogales H.S.: 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 & fi eld and wrestling. Personal: Exercise Science major

Erick Marquez#77

Off ensive LineJr. • 6-5 • 314 Nogales, AZ

(Pima Community College)

2010: Earned the starting position at tight end, but missed the entire season due to injury during fall camp. Granted a medical redshirt. 2009: Early season starter, but saw limited action due to injury…played in nine games at tight end and on special teams…had 4 receptions for 23 yards…2008: Saw limited time due to injury…played in nine games…had one reception for six yards 2007: Played in fi ve games as a true freshman…had 5 receptions for 107 yards and 1 touchdown. High School: Played football, basketball and track for the Chieftains…named Honorable Mention All-State and All-Conference as a defensive end… Personal: Has two brothers...exercise science major.

Spenser Sailors#80

Tight EndSr. • 6-2 • 250 Luverne, MN

(Luverne H.S.)

La Habra H.S.: Casey was a 4 year lettermen and 3 year starter for La Habra. Casey was a member of Habra’s 4 time C.I.F. championship team. He was a two time all-area, all-league and all C.I.F. selection. Personal: Has two brothers, Nick and Joseph. a communications/theatre major... professional goal to become a lawyer.

Kevin Casey#79

Off ensive LinemanFr. • 6-3 • 270 La Habra, CA

(La Habra H.S.)

2010: Wore number 78 last year before chang-ing 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...record-ed 1 reception for 7 yards, and 2 rushing attempts for 6 yards. 2009: Moved from tight end to off ensive line-man…started one game…reserve member of the Cougar off ensive line that paved the way for three team records: 3,842 yards rushing, 7,313 yards total off ense 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#81

Tight EndJr. • 6-1 • 250 • 2L

Murrieta, CA(Calvary Chapel H.S.)

2010: Starting tight end played in 12 games recorded 15 receptions for 248 yards (16.5 yard average0 and 5 touchdownsand 1 rush for 5 yards...selected an Honorable Mention All GPAC selection. 2009: Played in 10 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams…had 15 receptions for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns, 1 blocked kick… High School: Named two-time All-State…two-time All-Conference...Argus Leader Elite 45...also two-time All-State in baseball and three-time All-Conference in basketball. Personal: Has three brothers, Troy, Kelly, and Shawn...major is undeclared

Austin Vanhove #84

Tight EndJr. • 6-4 • 235 • 2L

Garretson, SD(Garretson H.S.)

2010: Reserve receiver that saw limited action in 2 games...recorded 2 receptions for 22 yards and 1 touchdown. 2009: Redshirted… High School: Set the Bulldog passing record with 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns... named All-Conference…also played basketball, once scored eight consecutive 3-pointers in a single game. Personal: Has three siblings, Kaharri, Bria, Chase... major is undeclared.

Brian Sandifer#85

Wide ReceiverSo. • 6-3 • 188 1L

Brooklyn Park, MN(St.Benards H.S.)

High School: Ranked a three star prospect by ESPN and the No. 9 prospect in the state of Colorado…holds a national position rank of 61 by ESPN…rated a two star prospect by scout.com…caught 25 receptions for 330 yards (13.2 yards per reception) and seven touch-downs as a senior…all-conference honoree...grabbed 20 catches for 310 yards (15.5 yards per reception) and two scores as a junior…played a signifi cant role in the Wolverine’s 8-3 season during his junior season and 9-3 season during his senior season…coached by Jon Vogt…two-time all-conference performer in track and fi eld...reports a 40 yard dash time of 4.56. Personal: Has one brother...snowboarder and golfer...Exercise Science major with Business minor

JD Henry#83

Tight EndFr. • 6-4 • 220

Parker, CO(Chaparral H.S.)

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2010: Reserve receiver that registered time in 1 contest. Braden did not record any statistics. 2009: A member of the team but didn’t record any receptions. 2008: Redshirted.

High School: Helped lead the Camels to the 2006 5A State Championship…named Second Team All-state…First Team All-Conference...First Team Wyoming Super 25. Personal: Has one sister, Brooke...Exercise Sci-ence major with Business Management minor.

Braden Benson#87

Wide ReceiverJr. • 5-11 • 185 • 2L

Gillette, WY(Campbell County H.S.)

2010: Redshirted. High school: 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 with Chemistry minor.

Tait Johannsen#88

Tight EndFr. • 6-3 • 220 1L

Wagner, SD(Wagner H.S.)

Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha: Redshirted.. Neligh-Oakdale H.S.: 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 fi eld. Personal: Has a twin brother and one sister...Sports Management major.

Derrick Delaney#90

Defensive LinemanFr. • 6-6 • 250

Neligh, NE(Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha)

2010: Played in 11 games recording 13 solo tack-les and 9 assist for a total of 22. Royce also had 4 TFL’s, 1 sack, and 1 PBU. 2009 - Arizona Western College: Had 25 tackles, three for a loss, two sacks and one forced fumble for the Matadors…helped lead them to 2009 Western States Football League Championship along with USF lineback-er Zach Holmes #32. High School: Named All CIF-San Diego Section and All-Desert League Defensive Player of the Year…All Imperial Valley Press...also played baseball. Personal: Has one brother, Seth and one sister, Samantha…Sociology major.

Royce Culp#93

Defensive LinemanSr. • 6-5 • 240 • 1L

Imperial, CA(Arizona Western College)

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: All-Conference...also played bas-ketball, baseball and track. Personal: Has one brother, Mike- former USF defensive lineman...Psychology major.

Cory Hartley#96

Defensive LinemanJr. • 6-1 • 200 • 2L

Rapid City, SD(St.Thomas More H.S.)

Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha: Redshirted. Blair H.S.: Voted team captain...all-district, all-conference and all-state performer during the Bear’s run to the state semifi nals...all-state honorable mention in baseball...an academic all-conference selection. Personal: Has two brothers...Elementary Educa-tion major.

Jarrett Grabbe#97

Defensive LinemanFr. • 6-2 • 300

Blair, NE(Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha)

Fresno City College: Led team with 13 sacks and 50 tackles during his sophomore season…named fi rst team all-conference…also had eight sacks as a fresh-man. Grant H.S: Senior: totaled 103 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries…se-lected all-conference...played 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…Soci-ology major with Business minor.

Jameel Medlock#99

Defensive LineJr. • 6-2 • 250

Sacramento, CA(Fresno City College)

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Mesa Verde H.S.: earned all-league honors as a maverick. also competed in baseball and wrestling. Personal: Has one sister... Excercise Science ma-jor. Professional goals include becoming a professional athlete or athletic trainer.

Chris PettyplaceOff ensive Lineman

Fr. • 6-0 • 210 Citrus Heights, CA(Mesa Verde H.S.)

Sturgis Brown H.S.: rushed for 2,464 yards and 18 touchdowns...averaged fi ve 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 fi ve...intercepted three passes...two-time all-state and fi rst team all-conference selec-tion...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 fi ve fumbles and forced two...rushed for 1,061 yards and fi ve touchdowns...coached by Rod Richardson...an All-Amer-ican and state champion in wrestling...member of the honor society Personal: born August 27, 1992 in Rapid City, S.D....will major in Biology at USF...enjoys helping with AAU Youth Wrestling camps and Youth Football Camps.

Clint WilsonLinebacker

Fr. • 6-1 • 210Piedmont, SD

(Sturgis Brown H.S.)

Sleepy Eye H.S.: threw for 1,034 yards and seven scores during his career...rushed for 686 yards and four more touchdowns on the ground...caught 36 balls for 628 yards (17.4 yards per catch)...averaged 23.5 yards per kick return, taking three attempts for touchdowns...as a defensive player he made 138 tackles, two tackles for a loss and intercepted six passes during three season...also blocked a kick...compiled 395 yards of total off ense and three scores with eight tackles and one interception in one game during his senior season...a four year starter in basketball and three year letterwinner in track and fi eld...National Honor Society Vice President and Student Council Representative... Personal:born March 23, 1993 in Sioux Falls, S.D....plans on majoring in Exercise Science at USF...father and uncle played football at USF...

Eli KrumbachWide ReceiverFr. • 6-1 • 170

Parker, SD(Sleepy Eye H.S.)

High School: Particpant of all-star game...two time all-conference basketball selection. also competed in soccer. graduated 1st in class...member of national honor society and home coming court his senior year. Personal: Has one sister, Lyndsey and brother, Austin...involved with meal on wheels program...enjoys playing table tennis. Intends to major in Sports Manage-ment

Cameron OstromLinebacker

Fr. • 6-1 • 190Buff alo, WY

(Buff alo H.S.)

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High School: named all-conference in football and track...recipient of most outstanding male athlete award. also competed in basketball and baseball...mem-ber of the band and chorus...earned most outstanding muscian senior year. Personal: Has two sisters and one brother...coaches brother’s little league baseball team. Excercise Science major... professional goal to work in football.

Brady FuhrmanRunning BackFr. • 6-0 • 182 Warner, SD

(Warner H.S.)

High School: tabbed all-state and all confer-ence senior year. Also competed in baseball, receiving all-region honors and wrestling...he was a two time state qualifi er. a member of the national honor society. Personal: Has one brother...biology major...pro-fessional goal to work in pharmacy.

Zach LukesLinebacker

Fr. • 5-10 • 180 Garretson, SD

(Garretson H.S.)

High School: received all-conference honorable mention...voted captain of wrestling junior year. Personal: one sister...Excercise Science major...professional goal to become athletic trainer.

Michael SparishDefensive Lineman

Fr. • 6-1 • 200 South St. Paul, MN(Henry Sibley H.S.)

Avon H.S.: Led Avon to a 9a state champion-ship...received all-state and two time all-conference rec-ognition...team captain. also competed in basketball and track & fi eld...excelled academically, earning academic all-state honors and the SDHSAA award of excellence. Personal: Has one brother and one sister...very involved at his church. athletic training major.

Josh CihakLinebacker

Fr. • 6-0 • 190 Dante, SD(Avon H.S.)

Pequot Lakes H.S.: starter at off ensive tackle for three seasons and two seasons as defensive tackle for head coach Chip Lohemiller…had a standout senior season, making 48 total tackles, seven tackles for a loss and recovered one fumble…had eight tackles in one game against Crookston…named Land O’Lakes North-ern Conference honorable mention as a senior…helped team to a 10-2 record and a berth in the state playoff s as a junior…totaled 111 tackles during his career, including 13 stops behind the line of scrimmage…also had fi ve quarterback pressures, three fumble recoveries and one forced turnover during his career…also played baseball and threw the shot put for the track team…a member of the honor roll... Personal: born Dec. 20, 1992 in Brainerd, Minn….plans on majoring in Biology at USF.

Luke LandeckerOff ensive Lineman

Fr. • 6-1 • 307 Pequot Lakes, MN

(Pequot Lakes H.S.)

Washington H.S.: Member of back-to-back undefeated Warrior squads...played defensive back and linebacker for head coach Brian Hermanson…varsity member for three years, winning the state champion-ship as a junior and senior…totaled 36 tackles, fi ve sacks and a fumble recovery on his way to all-city recognition as a senior…had 17 tackles as a junior…tallied 12 tack-les as a sophomore…also a standout in track, fi nishing seventh in the 2010 4x200 meter relay…also set the school record in the boys medley race with a second place fi nish… Personal: born June 24, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio...will major in Theology and Business at USF…

Stephen LewisLinebacker

Fr. • 5-10 • 195 Sioux Falls, SD

(Washington H.S.)

Wagner Community H.S.: Receiver Solomon St. Pierre was a three sport athlete at Wagner Community High School, earning varsity letters in football, basket-ball and track and fi eld. He was an all-state selection as a junior and senior in football and also earned all-confer-ence recognition in basketball twice. Personal: Has one brother and one sister...volun-teers at Wagner’s boys & girls club...enjoys singing.

Solomon St. PierreDefensive BackFr. • 5-11 • 175

Wagner, SD(Wagner Community H.S.)

Harding County H.S.: broke the 9A state record for passing touchdowns with 71…passed for 5,354 yards, completing 59.6% of passes attempted…was 36-8 during his four seasons as a starter under coach Jay Wammen…Senior: passed for 1,869 yards and 32 touchdowns, leading Harding County to the state title game with an 11-1 record…added seven rushing touch-downs…fi rst team all-state selection….Argus Leader Elite 45 member…South Dakota All-Star Selection….named fi rst team all-conference…team captain…Junior: threw for 1,196 yards and 17 scores…all-conference fi rst team and conference championships…Sophomore: totaled 1,378 yards and 13 touchdowns…starting quar-terback and all-conference fi rst team…Freshman: in his fi rst year on varsity threw for 911 yards and nine touch-downs…starting quarterback and conference champi-ons…three year starter and defensive player of the year in basketball…averaged 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4.6 blocks per game… Personal: born Nov. 6, 1992 in Spearfi sh, S.D….Sport Management major…career goal to coach

Timothy BrownQuarterbackFr. • 6-5 • 190 Harding, SD

(Harding County H.S.)

Flandreau H.S.: 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 intercep-tions…coached by Chad Stadem…Senior: helped Flan-dreau 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 inter-ceptions and a sack…high school All-American…First Team All-State and All-Big East Conference selection…selected to the Argus Leader Elite 45 team…S.D. Sports Writers “Joe Robbie” Most Valuable Player…S.D. Coaches Association Award-Outstanding Back…took fi ve carries for 82 yards and two touchdowns and returned a inter-ception for a touchdown against Sioux Falls Christian…named the Brookings Register Player of the Year...Junior: Second Team All-State selection…All Big East Confer-ence pick…rushed for 714 yards and fi ve scores with two more touchdowns receiving….letter winner in track and basketball… Personal: born June 25, 1992 in Brookings, S.D….will major in Business at USF…

Carter AlhersLinebacker

Fr. • 6-0 • 190Flandreau, SD

(Flandreau H.S.)

Roosevelt H.S.: Lewallen has a standout career for the rough raiders. Lewallen received all-state, all con-ference and all-city honors. He also competed in power lifting. Personal: Has two sisters, Stephanie and Kayla, plans to major in excercise science... aspires to become a strength coach.

Zach LewallenDefensive Lineman

Fr. • 6-2 • 230 Sioux Falls, SD

(Roosevelt H.S.)

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Mountain View H.S.: Hlushak broke 3 school records at Mountain View on his way to all-conference and all-state hm honors...voted Northern Conference off ensive MVP. Also a all-conference baseball player. Personal: Has 2 brothers and 2 sisters...sports management major, with a professional goal of coaching.

Joseph HlushakRunning BackFr. • 5-9 • 175 Loveland, CO

(Mountain View H.S.)

University H.S.: Dick 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 & fi eld. Personal: Has two brothers and 3 sisters... do-nated time to reading to elementary students. Plans to major in History & Education, with a professional goal to teach and coach.

Christian DickTight End/ Punter

Fr. • 6-2 • 193 Greeley, CO

(University H.S.)

La Habra H.S.: Casey was a 4 year lettermen and 3 year starter for La Habra. Casey was a member of Habra’s 4 time C.I.F. championship team. He was a two time all-area, all-league and all C.I.F. selection. Personal: Has two brothers, Nick and Joseph. a communications/theatre major... professional goal to become a lawyer.

Kevin CaseyOff ensive Lineman

Fr. • 6-3 • 270 La Habra, CA

(La Habra H.S.)

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2011 USF Cheer Team

Name Year Hometown DeVries, Hannah JR Parker, CO Ethington, Mariah JR O’Neil, NE Grote, Emily FR Brandon, SD Hageman, Taylor FR Lake Preston, SD Kooistra, Alix FR Blair, NE Kurtz, Stefanie SR Sioux Falls, SD Long, Ali JR Spearfi sh, SD Nelson, Breanne SO Volga, SD Nelson, Rhona JR Platte, SD Odegaard, Karah SR Rapid City, SD Olsen, Sam FR Platte, SD Olson, Regan FR Waubay, SD Saathoff , Katie FR Mason City, IA Trego, Jackie SR Watertown, SD Troeger, Allison FR Centennial, CO Tumbleson, Erica FR Sioux Falls, SD Walker, Alex FR Sioux Falls, SD Zimbleman, Olivia FR Sioux Falls, SD

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Winning Tradition

2009 NAIA National Champions

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 off ense on Lindenwood’s 26 yard line. A penalty and several other runs would lead to senior running back Ryan Lowmiller (Crystal Lake, Ill.) fi nding two yards into the end zone. Lowmiller fi nished the day with 115 yards and a score. With the score 22-22, the Cougars were mov-ing the ball deep into Lindenwood’s side of the fi eld, 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 down with consecutive sacks, a nine yard loss sack by de-fensive 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 fi eld 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 fi ve 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 fi rm by not allowing a single fi rst down on LU’s four at-tempts. 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.

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 fi rst 15 win season. Freshman kicker Braden Wieking (Sioux Falls, S.D.) won off ensive player of the game recongition with three successful fi eld 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 off ense, it was a defensive game in the fi rst half. After several three and outs by both teams, the COugars were able to move the ball into a fi rst and goal situation. However the Lions of Lindenwood to make two sacks to force a fi eld goal. Wieking made the 41 yard attempt to better his previous career long of 39 yard. The fi eld goal also marked the fi st 40+ yard fi eld goal in the NAIA championship game, ac-cording to the NAIA records that date back to 1997. After the ensuing kickoff , Lindenwood took pos-session 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 fi eld 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 pos-session, 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 fi rst points of the game. Staback would fi nd Bramow again in the end zone to give the Lions their fi rst lead of the game at 14-8. The six point trench marked the fi rst time the Cougars trailed at the break and the lowest point total in a fi rst 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 Northwest-ern College. Lindenwood would answer the score as they drove down the fi eld 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 touch-down lead at 22-15.

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2008 NAIA National ChampionsUSF attempted to tie an NAIA record with eight

shutouts, but Travis Browne reeled in a 39-yard touch-down on a post pattern from freshman quarterback Matt Ritter with 6:15 to go in the game, cutting the defi cit 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 fi rst-down pass. It was the fi rst-career interception for the senior linebacker. Ritter fumbled on Carroll’s next drive, and defen-sive 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 De-Groot’s second of the season. Carroll’s fi nal drive fi ttingly ended on an intercep-tion by junior safety Trevor Holleman — his third of the postseason — (New Holland, S.D.) in the fi nal minute. In the biggest game of the year, the Cougars played their most disciplined. USF came into the contest maligned by penalties, having been fl agged 126 times for 1,162 yards. Saturday they had three penalties for 15 yards, including no infractions in the fi rst 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 Uni-versity 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 off ense, defense and special teams in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,500 at Barron Stadium. The victory marked the fi rst win in four attempts against Carroll, who won fi ve 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 fi eld goal by senior Matt Lindgren (Clark, S.D.) after begin-ning the drive on its own 43. The Cougars moved the ball primarily through the eff orts of junior quarter-back Lorenzo Brown (Bristol, Conn.). He had two runs of 15 yards and another of 10 with a 15-yard comple-tion 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 fi rst big play of the game. After Carroll’s fi rst drive of the second quarter ended deep in its own territory, USF called for the punt block. Kyle Cummings (Buff alo, Wyo.) came through, and Joe Moen (Cheyenne, Wyo.) recovered and dove into the end zone with 3:16 left in the fi rst 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.

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2006 NAIA National Champions

Midway through the third, the Carroll of-fense put together an impressive 14-play drive but stalled at the USF 12-yard line. Down 10-0, the Saints needed to put at least some points on the board. But, a 19-yard fi eld goal attempt by Thiry missed and the energy was defl ated from the Carroll sidelines. Sioux Falls seemingly put the game out of reach, thanks once again to the dynamic off ensive skill of Brown. He used his running ability to break down the Carroll defense all day but he proved that he could pass the ball eff ectively. With 7:04 left in the game, he found a streaking Jon Ryan on the left sideline for a 54-yard touchdown pass. Carroll avoided the shut-out less than a min-ute later when Ritter connected with wide receiver Travis Browne for a 39-yard touchdown. After a Con-nor Janhunen PAT kick, Carroll trailed 17-7. The defense, which carried the team all sea-son, put a trademark on the USF win. Forcing their fourth turnover of the day, the Cougars added a defensive touchdown late. Carroll’s Ritter was pres-sured in the pocket and fumbled the ball away, which was jumped on by junior Drew DeGroot. He rambled 30 yards into the endzone and the Cougars secured their third National Championship. “This (moment) feels a lot better than when we lost last year,” said USF head coach Kalen DeBoer at his post-game press conference speech. “I feel re-ally good with our eff ort and we continued to work. People didn’t see anything fl ashy today. We just let our guys play football because we have some very talented players.” Article Courtesy of naia.cstv.com

The University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) held Carroll (Mont.) College to 194 yards of total off ense in earning a 23-7 win in the 2008 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship today (Dec. 20) from Barron Sta-dium. The title is USF’s third overall and second in the last three years. Sioux Falls (14-0), which set a school season record with 83 points allowed, avenges a 17-9 loss in the 2007 National Championship to Carroll. The Championship Off ensive Most Valuable Play-er, USF junior quarterback Lorenzo Brown, fi nished with 129 rushing yards on 19 carries (6.8 ypc) and 69 passing yards for one touchdown. There was not much off ense in the fi rst quarter until the USF defense handed its off ense great fi eld posi-tion. Ranked No. 1 in the country in all major statistical categories, the USF defensive unit proved why in its fi rst defensive stand. Carroll began its off ense at the 17-yard line, but lost 10 yards on three plays and was forced to punt on a three-and-out. That gave USF great fi eld pos-session after the punt. The Cougars started at their own 43-yard line with 9:19 on the clock. Ten plays later, senior Matt Lindgren capped the drive with a 24-yard fi eld goal. He handed the Cougars a 3-0 lead at the 3:16 mark of the fi rst quarter. Brown rushed for 31 yards on four attempts during that drive. The Carroll off ense did not do much better on its second possession. Two rushes and one incomplete pass yielded minus-seven yards and USF was again in great position to force the pressure. Despite not gaining a fi rst down on their ensuing possession, the Cougars of USF were holding an advantage in fi eld position. On Carroll’s third possession, the Saints went without a fi rst down and had to punt for the third straight time. On the ensuing punt attempt, junior Kyle Cum-mings reached punter Zach Thiry and blocked the kick. The ball was then scooped up by sophomore Joe Moen at the 10-yard line. Moen returned it 10 yards and with 13:13 to go in the second quarter, the Cougars had the momentum and led 10-0. Carroll appeared to hit an off ensive stride on its next possession, going 42 yards, but the drive was thwarted on a lost fumble by freshman quarterback Matt Ritter. USF looked to go up 13-0 just before halftime but a 27-yard fi eld goal attempt by Lindgren missed. A Carroll off ense, coming into the game with an average of 220.3 yards on the ground, tallied just 36 yards on 21 rushes in the fi rst half.

1996 NAIA National Champions USF quarterback Kurtiss Riggs was named Of-fensive Player of the Game with 431 yards on 25 of 33 passing and fi ve touchdowns. Riggs closed out his se-nior 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 fi nished the game with 55 yards rushing and 98 yards receiving. He also had one touchdown rushing and two receiving. Ruter broke Terry Austin’s school record for rushing touchdowns, by scoring his 19th of the season. Ruter ended his sophomore season with 1726 yards rushing and 25 total touchdowns. Kalen DeBoer had ten receptions for 131 yards and two scores, not to mention his 54-yard reverse for a touchdown. He fi nishes 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 rush-ing 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 fi ve sacks, inter-cepted 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 Cham-pion University of Sioux Falls Cougars fi nished the season with a school record of 14 wins and no losses.

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 rout-ing 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 fi rst quarter. The second quarter would belong to the Cou-gars, 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 Wash-ington 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 fi nd 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 Wash-ington 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 Wash-ington added a late score on a 39-yard touchdown from Erath to Mario Casello, but it was too late, as the Cougars won their fi rst National Championship ever.

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Cougar Records

Indiviual Career RecordsPassing YardsRk. Name Yards Att. Comp. Pct. TD

1. Dax Michelena (‘97-98, ‘00-’01) 7,665 937 518 55.3 722. Kurtiss Riggs (‘93-’96) 7,329 801 496 62.0 853. Chad Cavender (‘06-’07) 7,089 737 496 67.3 644. Ed Koester (‘85-’89) 6,915 1,079 533 49.4 445. Jon Burckhardt (‘99, ‘01-’03) 5,559 726 419 57.3 396. Lorenzo Brown (‘08-’09) 5,253 391 611 64.0 657. Joe Wright (‘02-’05) 4,920 606 350 57.8 438. Jay Eidsness (‘92-’94) 3,149 451 226 50.1 229. Eric Eidsness (‘89-’91) 2,650 443 178 40.1 1510. Isaac Miller (‘98-’00) 2,026 246 141 57.3 18

Passing TouchdownsRank Name Year TDs

1. Kurtiss Riggs (‘93-96) 852.Dax Michelena (‘97-’01) 723. Lorenzo Brown (‘08-09 ) 654. Chad Cavender (‘06-’07) 645. Ed Koester (‘85-’89) 446. Joe Wright (‘02-’05) 437. Jon Burckhardt (‘99, ‘01-’03) 498. Jay Eidsness (‘91-’94) 229. Isaac Miller (‘98-’00) 1810. Roy Brown (‘81-’84) 16

ReceptionsRank Name Year Rec.

1. Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) 2912. Kalen DeBoer (‘93-’96) 2343. Trey Erickson (‘04-’07) 1514. Alex Anderson (‘07-Pres.) 1375. Josiah Fenceroy (‘04-’07) 1316. Jon Ryan (‘07-Pres.) 1187. Zach Rutten (‘97-’01) 1068. Travis Krant (‘96-’98) 1049. Michael Warren (‘03-’06) 10310. Todd Peterson (’85-’88) 97

RushingRk. Name Yards Attempts Avg.

1. David Ruter (‘95’-’98) 4,783 677 7.12. Mike Dvoracek (‘03-’06) 4,658 866 5.43. Nick Kortan (‘99-’02) 4,331 762 5.74. Jim Pehringer (‘87-’90) 3,454 847 4.15. Ryan Lowmiller (‘06-’09) 3,137 557 5.66. Terry Austin (‘92-’95) 3,115 488 6.47. Dax Michelena (‘97-’01) 2,755 589 4.78. Erik Cimpl (‘05-’08) 2,254 446 5.19. Kevin Moser (‘83-’84) 2,016 431 4.710. Nelson Cumana (‘81-’82) 1,895 408 4.6

Records

Records

Indiviual Career Records Cont.

ScoringRk. Name TD FG PAT Points

1. David Ruter (‘95-’98) 85 0 4 518 2. Mike Dvoracek (‘03-’06) 64 0 0 3843. Nick Kortan (‘99-’02) 63 0 0 3784. Matt Lingren (‘05-’08) 0 236 41 3595. Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) 58 1 0 3506. Terry Austin (‘92-’95) 52 7 0 3267. Ryan Lowmiller (‘06-’09) 50 0 0 3008. Jim Pehringer (‘87-’90) 49 2 0 2989. TC Fraser (‘02-’04) 0 163 44 29510. Dax Michelena (‘97-’01) 47 2 0 282

Total TouchdownsRk. Name TDs

1.David Ruter (‘95-’98) 852.Mike Dvoracek (‘03-’06) 643.Nick Kortan (‘99-’02) 634.Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) 585.Terry Austin (‘92-’95) 526.Jim Pehringer (‘87-’90) 497.Dax Michelena (‘97-’01) 478.Kalen DeBoer (‘93-’96) 399.Trey Erickson (‘04-’07) 3610.Lorenzo Brown (‘08-’09) 30

InterceptionsRk. Name No. Yards Avg. Return

1.John Fuller (‘82-’85) 18 192 10.72.Phil Porter (‘94-’97) 16 115 7.2 Brian Brooks (‘89-’93) 16 60 3.8 Trevor Holleman (‘06-’09) 16 282 17.6 5.Leo Fenceroy (‘01-’02) 15 141 9.4 DJ Edman (‘75-’78) 15 NA NA7.Bob Garry (‘69-’72) 14 221 15.8 Dennis Cleveland (‘69-’72) 14 170 12.1 Tony Rowe (‘86-’89) 14 112 8.010.Chuck Morrell (‘95-’97) 13 113 8.7

Quarterback SacksRk. Name Sacks

1.Darin Martyna (‘98-’02) 342.Brian Koch (‘93, ‘’95-’97) 323.Ralph Duke (‘89-’92) 304.Rusty Stewart (‘83-’85) 275.Kyle Dreckman (‘03-’06) 266.Jerry Muston (‘86-’89) 257.Larry Wilson (‘93-’96) 23.58.Todd Knutson (‘82-’83) 229.Travis Dumke (‘93-’96) 21.510.Letarius Lee (‘04-’07) 18.5

KickingRk. Name FG PAT Points

1.Matt Lingren (‘05-’08) 41 236 3592.TC Fraser (‘02-’04) 44 163 2953.Michael Kuiper (‘94-97) 14 172 2144.Matt Kuiper (‘98-’01) 11 120 1535. Braden Wieking (‘09-Pres.) 13 100 139

6.Steve Young (‘80-’83) 14 75 1177.Aaron Beavers (‘85-’88) 13 63 102

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Season Game Average

Points 775 (2009)* 80 (vs. Concordia (Neb.) (2009)) 51.7 (2009)Rushing Off ense 3,842 (2009) 488 (vs. Midland Lutheran; 2004) 332.6 (2004)Pass Off ense 4,144 yards (1996) 457 (vs. Nebraska Wesleyan; 1996) 296 (1996)Total Off ense 7,313 (2009) 678 yards (vs. Nebraska Wesleyan; 1996) 499.6 (1998)Rush Defense 206 yards (2008) -41 yards (vs. Dana; 2008) 0.6 ypg (2008)Pass Defense 552 yards (1960) 5 yards (Hastings; 2006) 69 ypg (1960)Total Defense 1,532 yards (2008) -4 yards (vs. Dana; 2008) 109.4 ypg (2008) -4 yards (vs. Northwestern; 2008)Field Goals 17 (2004) 4 (vs. Dana; 2003) 4 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan; 1972)Interceptions 35 (1989) 8 (vs. University of Mary; 1989) 3.5 int. pg (1989)*NAIA Record

Season RecordsMost Wins 15 (2009)Fewest Losses 0 (1996, 2006, 2008) Fewest Wins in a Season 0 (19 times; 1902, 1911, 1917,1919,1921, 1922, 1923, 1925,1926, 1930, 1936, 1946,1950, 1951,1952,1964,1970, 1971,1977)Most Losses 9 (1964, 1970, 1977)Consecutive Wins 29 (2008/2009)Off ensive Touchdowns 86 (1996)Rushing Touchdowns 44 (1998) Passing Touchdowns 57 (1996)First Downs by Rushing 176 (2008) First Downs by Passing 155 (2003)Off ensive Plays in a Game 96 (vs. Concordia; 2008)Longest Scoring Play 94 yards (1999) Least Points 83 (2008)Fewest Touchdowns Allowed 11 (2008)

Season RecordsRecord Mark Player Year

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

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