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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION Table of Contents...............................................1 Media Information............................................2 COACHING STAFF Profiles...............................................................4-9 Support Staff....................................................10 SEASON OUTLOOK................................................12 STUDENT-ATHLETESReturners: Seniors............................................17-23 Juniors............................................24-29 Sophomores.................................29-33 Redshirt Freshmen.....................33-39 Freshmen......................................39-46 2012 SEASON REVIEW St. Cloud State....................................49 MSU Moorhead.................................50 Minot State..........................................51 Bemidji State......................................52 Southwest Minnesota State..........53 Winona State......................................54 Concordia-St. Paul............................55 Augustana...........................................56 Upper Iowa.........................................57 Minnesota State................................58 Wayne State........................................59 NSIC INFORMATION About....................................................63 Records...........................................64-66

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

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MEDIA INFORMATION

Covering USFThe USF Sports Information office will call, fax and/or e-mail results to requested locations. Please contact the office prior to the game with a media list.

Argus Leader605.331.2329 /fax: [email protected]

Mitchell Daily Republic605.996.5514 /fax: [email protected]

Madison Daily Leader605.256.4555 /fax: 605.256.6190

Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan605.665.7811 /fax: [email protected]

KWSN 1230 AM605.271.5873 /fax: 605.336.0415

KELOLAND Sports605.336.1100 /fax: 605.336.0202

KSFY News TV 605.373.7376/fax: 605.336.2067

KDLT News TV605.361.1357/fax: 605.361.7017 [email protected]

Associated Press Sioux Falls605.332.3111/[email protected]

General Name of School: University of Sioux Falls Location: Sioux Falls, S.D.Founded: 1883Enrollment: 1,519Nickname: CougarsColors: Purple and WhiteAffiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferencePresident: Dr. Mark BenedettoDirector of Athletics: Kevin HesserStadium (capacity): Bob Young Field (5,400) Surface: Field Turf Coaching InformationHead Coach: Jed Stugart Alma Mater/Year: Azusa Pacific ‘94Record at School/ Yrs.: 27-7 (.794)/4 Yrs.Career Record: 53-14 (.786)/7 Yrs.Assistant Head Coach: Robert TuckerAlma Mater/year: Willamette University ‘97 Team Information2012 Overall Record: 9-2Conference Record/Finish: 9-2/4th (3rd, NSIC South)Lettermen Returning/Lost: 42/30Starters Returning: 6 (2 offense/4 defense/0 ST) History First game: 1902 All-time record: 387-392-21 (.496) Last Playoff Appearance: 2010 (NAIA Runners-up) Sports Information Sports Information Coordinator: Stephanie Pendrys Email: [email protected] Cell Phone: 605-376-8906 Sports Information Graduate Assistant: Paul Watley Email: [email protected] Cell Phone: 402-304-7911Sports Information Phone: 605-575-2074Sports Information Fax: 605-331-6792

Athletics Website www.usfcougars.comFacebook www.facebook.com/USFCougarsTwitter www.twitter.com/USF_Athletics

Mailing Address USF Sports Information 1101 West 22nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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

Jed Stugart, Head Coach: 331-6685Robert Tucker, Assistant Coach: 331-6577

Zach Mathers, Strength & Conditioning Coach: 575-2035

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COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHES4

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

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

Stugart FileSioux Falls (2010- present) Head Coach: 27-7 overall GPAC Championship (2010) NAIA National runner-up (2010)

UNLV (2009-10)Assistant Coach- Linebackers MidAmerica Nazarene (2006-08) Head Coach: 26-7 overall Two Post-Season Appearances HAAC Championship (2008) AFCA Region 3 Coach of the Year Northern Colorado (2003-05)Assistant Coach- Defensive coordinator

Northern Colorado (1999-2002)Assistant Coach- Defensive line, Linebackers

JED STUGART 4TH SEASON

AZUSA PACIFIC ‘94

COUGAR FOOTBALL • COACHES 5

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

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

ROBERT TUCKER ASST. HEAD COACH/DEF. COORDINATOR - 4TH SEASON

WILLIAMETTE ‘97

RYAN GRUBB OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR - 6TH SEASON

BUENA VISTA ‘99

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

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

CAESAR RIVAS-SANDOVAL LB/SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR - 1ST SEASON

UC-DAVIS ‘99

CASEY MEILE OFFENSIVE LINE - 4TH SEASON

AUGUSTANA ‘02


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

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

DUSTAN HOVORKA WR/RECRUITING COORDINATOR - 4TH SEASON

SIOUX FALLS ‘07

TREMAINE JACKSON DEFENSIVE LINE - 1ST SEASON

HOUSTON ‘06

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Al Hansen enters his 14th season as the punters and kick-ers coach for the University of Sioux Falls. Hansen has coached four All-American punters and kickers in his career. Wieking finished his senior season second in scoring with 53 points, converting 8 of 12 field goal attempts and 29 of 32 extra points. However, his greatest improvements came in his punting games. Wieking averaged 40 yards per punt, sent four punts 50 yards or more and landed 32% of his punts inside the opponents’ 20. In 2010 Hansen saw kicker Wieking to GPAC honorable-mention, GPAC and NAIA player of the week (9/13) and all-american honorable-mention recognition. Wieking was second on the No.1 ranked Cougars in scoring with 118 points. He converted 15 of 25 FG’s and made 73 of 74 PAT’s to set the NAIA record with 162 con-secutive PAT’s conversions. In 2009, Hansen tutored kicker Braden Wieking to GPAC honorable-mention honors as a freshman. After missing his first point-after-touchdown attempt, Wieking was successful on his remaining 100 attempts, ending the season 100 of 101, a school record. At the NAIA National Championship Wieking was 2 for 2 on PATS and knocked in field goals of 37 yards, 41 yards and a career long 42 yarder. Wieking was named the offensive player of the game. Wiek-ing also 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. As a player in 1987 Hansen earned All-Conference and honorable mention All-American honors by averaging 40.3 yards per punt for the Cougars.

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

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

JON EASTMAN ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE LINE- 2ND SEASON

SIOUX FALLS ‘11

AL HANSEN KICKING - 15TH SEASON

SIOUX FALLS ‘87

BRANDON ANDERSEN OLB/VIDEO COORDINATOR -2ND SEASON

SIOUX FALLS ‘11

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

LAVELL JACKSON SECONDARY-2ND SEASON

SIOUX FALLS ‘10


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School) 1 Jeremy Hudson DB 6-0 176 RFr. Visalia, Calif. (Kings Christian) 2 Carrington Hanna QB 6-2 222 Sr. Streetsboro, Ohio (U Cal Penn.) 3 Nephi Garcia RB 5-7 185 Jr. Palm Desert, Calif. (College of the Desert)4 Wes Smith Jr. WR 5-7 176 Sr. Brunswick, Ga. (Brunswick)5 Brady Rose RB 6-0 205 RFr. Cumberland, Wis. (Cumberland)6 Erick Albeck WR 6-3 210 RFr. Janesville, Wis. (Parker)7 Matt Young QB 5-10 187 Fr. Phoenix, Ariz. (Desert Vista)8 Josh Angulo WR 6-0 200 RFr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt)9 Korbin Lawler QB 6-3 206 RFr. Tea, S.D. (Tea Area)10 Khiry McDonald WR 6-2 210 Sr. Ocala, Fla. (University of South Dakota)11 Aaron Hanna DB 5-10 202 Sr. Sacramento, Calif. (Sacremento CC)12 Devin Flesher DL 6-3 247 Sr. Paradise, Calif. (Butte CC)13 Tosin Adedeji DB 5-6 160 RFr. Brooklyn Center, Minn. (Park Center)14 Garrett Rowe DB 5-11 208 Jr. Henderson, Nev. (Coronado)15 Luke Papilion QB 6-5 220 Fr. Denver, Colo. (Cherry Creek)16 Kyle Athmann WR 5-11 170 RFr. Bird Island, Minn. (BOLD)17 Alex Aesoph K 6-0 184 RFr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington)18 Thomas Marshall DE 6-3 230 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla. (Reedley)19 Solomon St. Pierre DB 5-11 171 So. Wagner, S.D. (Wagner)20 Bradley Hatfield K 5-11 185 Jr. Manteca, Calif. (San Joaquin Delta College)23 Jordan Johnson DB 6-1 179 Sr. Platte, S.D. (Platte-Geddes)24 Garrett Shutt WR 6-3 193 So. Reno, Nev. (Galena)26 John Tidwell DB 6-0 191 So. Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview)28 Ryan Graber DB 5-11 201 Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (O’Gorman)29 Joseph Hlushak RB 5-9 184 So. Loveland, Colo. (Mountain View)30 Dakota Fiene RB 5-7 186 Sr. Cottonwood, Minn. (Lakeview)31 Michael Mehling LB 5-11 200 Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. (College of the Desert)32 Cameron Ostrom LB 6-1 210 So. Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo)33 Clint Wilson LB 6-1 228 So. Piedmont, S.D. (Sturgis Brown)34 Joel Martens DB 5-8 176 Jr. Hartford, S.D. (Tri-Valley)35 Conor Schoepp LB 5-10 194 RFr. Watertown, S.D. (Watertown)36 Alex Marquignon DB 6-0 197 RSo. Paris, FR (Sainte-Norie)37 Ryan Adams LB 6-0 200 Sr. Douglas, Wyo. (Douglas)38 Jess Williams LB 6-0 202 RFr. Wall, S.D. (Wall)40 Nathan Lucs LB 6-0 200 RFr. West Des Moines, Iowa (Waukee)41 Michael Tolkamp LB 6-4 223 Jr. Lawton, Iowa (Lawton Bronson)42 Jonathan Talbot LB 6-2 200 Sr. Grass Valley, Calif. (Sierra College)43 Thad Campbell DB 6-0 195 Jr. Platte, S.D. (Platte-Geddes)44 John Batinich LB 5-11 220 Jr. Sunnyvale, Calif. (Butte CC)45 Andrew Solie LB 5-10 199 RFr. North Platte, Neb. (Maxwell)46 Max Mickey RB 5-8 170 Fr. Holden, Mo. (Holden)47 Broughan Jantz DB 6-2 205 Jr. Agoura Hills, Calif. (Nevada Union)48 Carter Ahlers LB 6-0 209 So. Flandreau, S.D. (Flandreau)50 Jase To’omalatai OL 6-0 300 Jr. Kahuku, Hawaii (Pasedena City College)54 Tyler Swanson DL 6-1 262 Sr. Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island)55 Korben Leegaard DL 6-0 288 Sr. Gillette, Wyo. (Campbell County)56 Derek Delaney OL 6-5 275 Jr. Neligh, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha)57 Grant Schindler LB 6-2 255 So. Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa Falls)58 Chris Harris LS 6-3 225 Sr. Ripon, Calif. (Modesto JC)60 Michael Cruciotti OL 6-2 270 RFr. Elizabeth, Colo. (Regis Jesuit)62 Chance Cumming OL 6-6 328 Jr. Evergreen, Colo. (College of San Mateo)63 Chris Pettyplace LS 6-0 268 So. Citrus Heights, Calif. (Mesa Verde)67 Jesse Springer OL 6-4 250 Fr. Denver, Colo. (Mullens)68 Richard Guarascio OL 6-0 276 RFr. Naples, Fla. (Naples)69 Evan Gentry DL 6-3 250 Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. (North Florida Christian)71 Terry Huber OL 6-4 270 RFr. Yankton, S.D. (Yankton)72 Brock Murdock OL 6-2 236 Jr. Linden, Calif. (Sacremento CC)73 Max Koehn OL 6-5 272 RFr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington)74 JT Surgant OL 6-3 294 Jr. St. Louis, Mo. (Nebraska-Omaha)75 Shane Hyronimus OL 6-8 290 Sr. Worthing, S.D. (Black Hills State)76 Antonio Oliver OL 6-6 309 Jr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Eastern Arizona)77 Trevor Wescott OL 6-5 250 RFr. Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South)78 Sam Dooyema OL 6-3 260 Sr. Luverne, Minn. (Luverne)79 Matt Baty OL 6-5 380 Jr. Pinson, Ala. (Eastern Arizona)81 Nicholas Stanke TE 6-3 235 Fr. Eau Claire, Wis. (Regis)84 Austin Vanhove TE 6-4 237 Sr. Garretson, S.D. (Garretson)85 Cody Moon TE 6-3 230 Fr. Eldorado, Wis. (Laconia)86 Jace Bunkers K 5-10 198 Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt)87 Trey Naasz TE 6-1 238 RFr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Lincoln)88 Tait Johannsen TE 6-3 225 Jr. Wanger, S.D. (Wanger)89 Christian Dick TE 6-2 203 So. Greeley, Colo. (University)

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

2013 ROSTER No Name 37 Ryan Adams13 Tosin Adedeji17 Alex Aesoph48 Carter Ahlers Khadel Akindolire-King6 Erick Albeck8 Josh Angulo16 Kyle Athman Ryan Bader Dalton Bass44 John Batinich79 Matt Baty Keenan Baynard91 Jerry Brady Damon Brown Andy Buchele86 Jace Bunkers Josh Butler43 Thad Campbell60 Michael Cruciotti62 Chance Cumming Grant De Haai56 Derrick Delaney89 Christian Dick78 Sam Dooyema30 Dakota Fiene12 Devin Flesher Robert Fulton 3 Nephi Garcia69 Evan Gentry97 Jarrett Grabbe28 Ryan Graber68 Richard Guarascio2 Carrington Hanna11 Aaron Hanna58 Chris Harris20 Bradley Hatfield71 Terry Huber1 Jeremey Hudson29 Joseph Hlushak75 Shane Hyronimus47 Broughan Jantz Andy Jarosz88 Tait Johannsen23 Jordan Johnson Isaac Josephson73 Max Koehn Derek Landis9 Korbin Lawler55 Korben Leegaard40 Nathan Lucs36 Alex Marquignon18 Thomas Marshall34 Joel Martens Brian Mayberry10 Khiry McDonald31 Michael Mehling46 Max Mickey85 Cody Moon Jordan Mueller72 Brock Murdock87 Trey Naasz Daulton Olinger76 Antonio Oliver32 Cameron Ostrom15 Luke Papilion63 Chris Pettyplace5 Brady Rose95 Mitchell Rosenbloom14 Garrett Rowe Austin Schaffer57 Grant Schindler

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School) 91 Jerry Brady DL 6-3 253 Sr. Jackson, Calif. (American River College)93 Jordan Wenborg DE 6-2 249 Jr. Cannon Falls, Minn. (Vermillion CC)95 Mitchell Rosenbloom DL 6-1 261 RFr. St. Paul, Minn. (St. Paul Johnson97 Jarrett Grabbe DL 6-2 295 Jr. Blair, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha)- Khadel Akindolire-King RB 5-8 173 Fr. Eau Claire, Wis. (Regis)- Ryan Bader K 5-11 186 Fr. Moville, Iowa (Woodbury Central)- Dalton Bass RB 5-11 185 Fr. Hills, Minn. (Hills-Beaver Creek)- Keenan Baynard RB 6-0 190 Fr. Minneapolis, Minn. (Minnehaha Academy)- Damon Brown DL 6-1 200 Fr. Lynd, Minn. (Marhsall)- Andrew Buchele WR 6-3 200 Fr. Milbank, S.D. (Milbank)- Josh Butler DB 6-0 167 Fr. Aurora, Colo. (Gateway)- Grant De Haai P/K 6-5 200 Fr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Sioux Falls Christian)- Robert Fulton DB 5-10 165 Fr. Greeley, Colo. (Northridge)- Andrew Jarosz OL 6-3 265 Fr. North Oaks, Minn. (Totino-Grace)- Isaac Josephson LB 6-0 190 Fr. Minneota, Minn. (Minneota)- Derek Landis LB 6-2 210 Fr. Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood)- Brian Mayberry DL 6-4 240 Fr. Littleton, Colo. (Columbine)- Jordan Mueller OL 6-5 275 Fr. Plymouth, Wis. (Plymouth)- Daulton Olinger DL 6-0 270 Fr. Spring Lake Park, Minn. (Spring Lake Park)- Austin Schaffer DB 6-1 185 Fr. Hilbert, Wis. (Hibert)- Jai Seltzer RB 5-9 176 Fr. San Diego, Calif. (Horizon Christian Academy)- ST Sheperd OL 6-2 255 Fr. Greeley, Colo. (Resurrection Christian)- Hayes Stone DB 5-7 178 Fr. Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East)- Dillon Suhr OL 6-2 287 Fr. Adair, Iowa (Adair Casey)- Jason Towns DB 5-6 150 Fr. Harvey, Ill. (Thorton Township)- Tanner Townsend WR 6-0 175 Fr. Castle Rock, Colo. (Castle Rock)- Stuart Vanden Heuvel K 6-2 185 Fr. Watertown, Wis. (Lakeside Lutheran)- Jake Wodka LB 6-0 207 Fr. Plano, Texas (Plano West)- Zane Zentic WR 6-5 190 Fr. Fremont, Neb. (Fremont)

No Name 35 Conner Schoepp Jai Seltzer ST Sheperd24 Garrett Shutt Wes Smith Jr. 45 Andrew Solie67 Jesse Springer19 Solomon St. Pierre81 Nicholas Stanke Hayes Stone Dillon Suhr74 JT Surgant54 Tyler Swanson42 Jonathan Talbot26 John Tidwell41 Michael Tolkamp50 Jase To’omalatai Jason Towns Tanner Townsend Stuart Vanden Heuvel84 Austin Vanhove93 Jordan Wenborg77 Trevor Wescott38 Jess Williams33 Clint Wilson Jake Wodka7 Matt Young Zane Zentic

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

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Brackett

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Bradshaw, Marcus

PARTICIPATION g

2003 1 No other statisticsTOTAL 1 No other statistics

Brady, Jerry


2012 2 0 1 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 2 0 1 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

JERRY BRADY

2012 (JUNIOR): Appeared in two games during first season on campus...credited with one tackle vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/13).2010-11 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two seasons at American River College...member of the undefeated (11-0) ARC squad who claimed the 2011 Mid Empire Champion-ship...fifth on the team in tackles for a loss (7.0-24yards)...fin-ished the season with 18 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and four PD...anchored defensive that allowed just 62.5 rush-ing yards per game. 2010: Recorded 13 tackles including four for a loss and 3.5 sacks to net 58 yards as a freshman.HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Argonaut High School...named all-league and team captain during senior season after tallying 45 tackles and six sacks...also served as team captain for the varsity basketball team.PERSONAL: Son of Deborah and Gerad Brady...born July 23, 1991...has two sisters, Ashley and Brittany...plans to major in business and minor in sports marketing...career goal to work in sports marketing within professional sports.

#91 Jerry Brady Defensive Lineman

Sr./6-3/253/Jackson, Calif. (American River College)

#37 Ryan Adams Linebacker

Sr./6-0/200/Douglas, Wyo.(Douglas)

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

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Fiene, Dakota

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2010 1 0 0 0 0.02011 5 19 0 19 3.82012 2 57 0 57 28.5TOTAL 8 76 0 76 9.5

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2010 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.02011 5 1 15 0 15 0.2 15.0 3.02012 2 1 6 0 6 0.5 6.0 3.0TOTAL 8 2 21 0 15 0.2 10.5 2.6

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2010 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02011 5 19 15 0 14 0 48 9.62012 2 57 6 0 0 0 63 31.5TOTAL 8 76 21 0 14 0 111 13.9

Finer, Josh


2004 1 1 1 2 0.0-0 0 0 0 02005 1 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 2 1 1 2 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

Dakota Fiene

#12 Devin Flesher Defensive Lineman

Sr./6-3/247/Paradise, Calif. (Paradise)

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

2012 (JUNIOR): Saw action in eight games...provided lead-ership and additional experience to the Cougars’ depth up front...enters senior season with 19 games under his belt2011 (SOPHOMORE) : Started on the offensive line in eight of nine games last season... helped guide USF to 3,128 total offensive yards, 37 touchdowns and 281 points... the 2011 of-fense averaged 31.2 points and 347 yards per game...convert-ed 89% of red-zone chances, scoring a touchdown 66% of the time...voted to second team All-Dakota Transition Team.2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Reserve offensive lineman, saw action in 2 games...helped the offense gain 2,254 rushing yards and 3,821 passing yards for a total of 6075, 24 rushing touchdowns, and 49 passing touchdowns.2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted...Scout Team Offensive MVP.HIGH SCHOOL: Helped the Cardinals to three Minnesota State AA Football Runner-Up titles...named two-time All-State in football and track...All-Conference...also a two-time state qualifier in wrestling...Student Council President.PERSONAL: Has eight siblings, Andrew, Katie, Amanda, Kelsey, Eli, Naomi, Jeremiah, and Jed...biology major.

#78 Sam Dooyema Offensive Line

Sr./6-3/260/Luverne, Minn. (Luverne)

#30 Dakota Fiene Running Back

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


2012 (JUNIOR): Had a breakout season in first year as full-time starter at WR...accumulated 69 catches for 898 and 10 TDs...led NSIC in receptions per game (6.27) and ranked second in receiving TDs (10)...81.5 yards per game was the league’s fifth-best...earned NSIC South all-conference sec-ond team honors...named CoSIDA Academic All-American and All-District with 3.42 GPA...led USF with 40 receptions that resulted in a first down...credited with 12 plays over 25 yards...eclipsed 100 yards receiving twice...took conference by storm with eight grabs, 113 yards and two TDs at St. Cloud State (8/30)...pulled in a career-long 61-yard score win over MSU-Moorhead (9/8), in which he also tossed a 39-yard touchdown pass...caught game-deciding 9-yard TD at Augus-tana (10/20)...racked up 919 all-purpose yards including 111 passing yards...third on the team in scoring (60 pts).2011 (SOPHOMORE): Started at the quarterback position in 5 games last season, throwing for 785 yards and seven touch-downs... threw the long ball successfully with 3 completions over 45 yards... led the Cougars in total offense with 1,160 yards... biggest game came at home against William Jewell (10/1) when he threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns, while running for a season-high, 116 yards and two rushing touch-downs on 16 carries... finished second on the squad in rushing recording a net of 375 yards averaging 5.1 yards per carry... recorded 446 all-purpose yards placing him 3rd on the team with 50 all-purpose yards per game.2009-10 (FRESHMAN & REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played two seasons at California-Penn...member of the honor roll and a scholar athlete...redshirted 2009 season...rushed for 15 yards during his red-shirt freshman season.

#2 Carrington Hanna Wide Reciever

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

CARRINGTON HANNA

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

2012 (JUNIOR): Played in eight games...appeared in various defensive packages as reserve DB...key contributor on special teams...took advantage of increased time, recording season-best three tackles vs. MSU Moorhead (9/8)...also recorded stops against Wayne State (11/10) and at St. Cloud State (8/30).2010-11 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two seasons at Sacramento...two-time first team all-conference selection...tallied five interceptions, three forced fumbles, 88 tackles, and 41 PBU’s in two seasons at Sacramento City. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Laguna Creek High School (Calif.)...Participated in Track & Field and Football...1st team All-Delta League, DB of the year.PERSONAL: Son of Richard Hanna...born August 6, 1989...one little sister named Jasmine...Aaron is a communications major with a business minor and aspires to either play profes-sional football or continue on to law school.

#11 Aaron Hanna Cornerback

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


Hanna, Aaron


2012 7 5 0 5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0TOTAL 7 5 0 5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0

Hanna, Carrington


2011 9 74 375 5 32 5.1 41.72012 11 16 21 0 10 1.3 1.9TOTAL 20 90 396 5 32 4.4 19.8

PASSING g cmp-att-int yards td long pct avg/p avg/g effic

2011 9 62-123-9 785 7 48 50.4 6.4 87.2 108.22012 11 4-6-2 111 1 39 66.7 18.5 10.1 210.4TOTAL 20 66-129-11 896 8 48 51.2 6.9 44.8 112.9


2011 9 375 785 1160 128.92012 11 21 111 132 12.0TOTAL 20 396 896 1292 64.6


2011 9 6 71 1 24 0.7 11.8 7.92012 11 69 898 10 61 6.3 13.0 81.6TOTAL 20 75 969 11 61 3.8 12.9 48.5

SCORING g td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g

2011 9 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 36 4.02012 11 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 60 5.5TOTAL 20 16 5 11 0 0 0 0 96 4.8


2011 9 375 71 0 0 0 446 49.62012 11 21 898 0 0 0 919 83.5TOTAL 20 396 969 0 0 0 1365 68.2


2011 9 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 02012 11 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 20 2 0 2 0.0-0 0 0 0 0


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

#75 Shane Hyronimus Offensive Line

Sr./6-8/290/Worthing, S.D. (Lennox)

#58 Chris Harris Long Snapper

Sr./6-3/225/Ripon, Calif. (Modesto JC)

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

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterman, two time all-state and all-conference selection...had over 4,200 yards and 54 touch-downs in his final two seasons...passed for 1,500 yards and rushed for 1,000 as a senior...totaled 30 scores as a senior....as a junior passed for 800 yards and rushed for a 1,000 while finding the end zone 23 times...playing receiver as a sophomore, he grabbed 150 yards receiving and three touch-downs...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.

Jordan Johnson


Hanna, Aaron


2012 7 5 0 5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0TOTAL 7 5 0 5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0

Hanna, Carrington


2011 9 74 375 5 32 5.1 41.72012 11 16 21 0 10 1.3 1.9TOTAL 20 90 396 5 32 4.4 19.8


2011 9 62-123-9 785 7 48 50.4 6.4 87.2 108.22012 11 4-6-2 111 1 39 66.7 18.5 10.1 210.4TOTAL 20 66-129-11 896 8 48 51.2 6.9 44.8 112.9


2011 9 375 785 1160 128.92012 11 21 111 132 12.0TOTAL 20 396 896 1292 64.6


2011 9 6 71 1 24 0.7 11.8 7.92012 11 69 898 10 61 6.3 13.0 81.6TOTAL 20 75 969 11 61 3.8 12.9 48.5


2011 9 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 36 4.02012 11 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 60 5.5TOTAL 20 16 5 11 0 0 0 0 96 4.8


2011 9 375 71 0 0 0 446 49.62012 11 21 898 0 0 0 919 83.5TOTAL 20 396 969 0 0 0 1365 68.2


2011 9 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 02012 11 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 20 2 0 2 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

2012 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 11 games as reserve DB and significant member of special teams...ranked second on kickoff squad with three tackles...tallied four stops total


Harper

INTERCEPTIONS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g


PUNTING g no. yards long avg



Harris, Chris


2011 4 0 1 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 02012 11 3 1 4 0.0-0 0 0 1 0TOTAL 15 3 2 5 0.0-0 0 0 1 0

Corey Hartley


2009 1 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 02010 5 1 2 3 1.0-9 0 1 1 0TOTAL 6 1 2 3 1.0-9 0 1 1 0


2009 1 0 0 0 02010 5 1 0 1 9TOTAL 6 1 0 1 9

ship and state championship runner-up as a junior...coached by Mike Glines and Robert Canepa...a scholar athlete.PERSONAL: Business major.

#23 Jordan Johnson Defensive Back

Sr./6-1/179/Platte, S.D. (Geddes)


2012 (JUNIOR): Appeared in eight games during first season on campus...added size and speed to Cougars’ defensive front...tallied season-high three tackles, including one for loss (-6 yds.) vs. MSU Moorhead (9/8)...finished with four tackles, three of which were solo.2009-10 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Played two sea-sons at Reedley College (2010): played in nine games for the Tigers...tallied 23 tackles, including four TFL (-31 yds.) and two sacks (-17 yds.)...disrupted four passes and had one FF...also recorded one blocked kick and one safety...tabbed North-ern California Football Association All-Conference...Coach’s Award and Jim Bailey Scholarship recipient...recognized for student-athlete academic excellence...(2009): appeared in five games...charted 10 tackles and one sack.HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Englewood...three-year letterman in football...two-time all-conference honoree...two-year letter-man in basketball and one-year letterman in track & field...participated in FCA.PERSONAL: Born October 10, 1987...son of Fredricka Brown...has one brother, Curtis...sports medicine major and journalism minor...aspires to play professional football and make a difference for the future...believes he can make any-one smile.


Marquignon, Alex

PARTICIPATION g


Marshall, Thomas


2012 8 3 1 4 1.0-6 0 0 0 0TOTAL 8 3 1 4 1.0-6 0 0 0 0

Marten, Joel

PARTICIPATION g


Martens, Joel


2010 3 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.02011 8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 11 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0


2010 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02011 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0TOTAL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0


2010 3 1 0 1 0.0-0 1 0 0 02011 8 6 3 9 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 11 7 3 10 0.0-0 1 0 0 0

#18 Thomas Marshall Defensive End

Sr./6-3/230/Jacksonville, Fla. (Reedley)

Thomas Marshall

2012 (JUNIOR): Played in two games as defensive line reserve...credited with solo tackle in USF’s routing of MSU Moorhead (9/8).2011 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action on the defensive front in four games... recorded one solo and one assisted tackle. 2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Reserve nose tackle during the season.2009 (FRESHMAN): RedshirtedHIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Campbell County... helped lead the Camels to the 2008 5A State Championship...named All-State and All-Conference...Second Team Wyoming Super 25...was team captain... also wrestled.PERSONAL: Has two sisters, Kelsey and Kayleigh...Exercise Science major.


Jesse Johnson


2000 1 0 2 2 1.0-12 0 0 0 0TOTAL 1 0 2 2 1.0-12 0 0 0 0


2000 1 0 1 1 12TOTAL 1 0 1 1 12

Johnson, Jordan

PUNT RETURNS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g

2010 8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02011 8 0 2 0 2 0.0 0.22012 11 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 27 0 2 0 2 0.0 0.1


2010 8 5 5 10 0.0-0 0 0 0 12011 8 11 5 16 1.0-2 0 0 0 02012 11 4 0 4 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 27 20 10 30 1.0-2 0 0 0 1


2010 8 0 0 0 02011 8 1 0 1 22012 11 0 0 0 0TOTAL 27 1 0 1 2

Johnson, Mac

PARTICIPATION g


Johnson, Matt

PARTICIPATION g

2006 0 No other statistics2007 0 No other statisticsTOTAL 0 No other statistics

S. Johnson



Lee, Letarius


2004 12 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02005 8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02006 14 1 8 0 8 8.0 0.62007 11 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 45 1 8 0 8 8.0 0.2


2004 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02005 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02006 14 0 0 0 0 8 8 0.62007 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0TOTAL 45 0 0 0 0 8 8 0.2


2004 12 29 12 41 7.5-43 2 1 0 02005 8 16 8 24 6.5-31 0 0 1 02006 14 24 15 39 10.0-47 2 0 0 02007 11 19 10 29 9.5-65 1 0 0 0TOTAL 45 88 45 133 33.5-186 5 1 1 0


2004 12 4 1 5 302005 8 2 0 2 152006 14 6 2 8 402007 11 5 1 6 46TOTAL 45 17 4 21 131

Leegaard, Korben


2011 4 1 1 2 0.0-0 0 0 0 02012 2 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 6 2 1 3 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

Lentz, John

PARTICIPATION g


Lenz, John

PARTICIPATION g


#55 Korben Leegaard Defensive Lineman

Sr./6-0/288/Gillette, Wyo. (Campbell County)

2011 (SOPHOMORE): Played in eight games on special teams, as well as in the defensive backfield... recorded 16 tackles, one for a loss, and one sack... tallied a season-high four stops at Northwest Missouri State (9/10).2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Made 7.5 tackles in a re-serve defensive back role...blocked a kick in a 63-3 win over Dakota Wesleyan University.2009 (FRESHMAN): RedshirtedHIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Platte-Geddes... had over 300 career tackles...helped lead the Black Panthers to the 2008 State 11B Semi-Finals...two-time team MVP...named 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.


Wes Smith Jr.Wide Reciever

Sr./5-7/170/Brunswick, Ga. (University of Northern Iowa)

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

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

#10 Khiry McDonald Wide Reciever

Sr./6-2/210/Ocala, Fla. (University of South Dakota)2012 (JUNIOR): Made transition to defensive line...saw action in six games...did not record any statistics.2011 (SOPHOMORE): Played in six games in a reserve role on the offensive line...expected to take on new duties on the defensive line in 2012.2010 (FRESHMAN): Earned valuable experience as a reserve right guard during the season.HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Grand Island...helped lead the Islanders to the Nebraska Class A state Quarterfinals...team captain and squad leader...named honorable mention all-dis-trict...academic letterwinner...National Honor Society...honor roll.PERSONAL: Has one sister, Nikki...education and biology major.

#54 Tyler SwansonDefensive Line

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

#42 Jonathan Talbot Linebacker

Sr./6-2/200/Grass Valley, Calif. (Sierra College)

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



VanHove, Austin


2009 10 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02010 13 1 5 0 5 5.0 0.42011 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02012 11 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 36 1 5 0 5 5.0 0.1


2009 10 0 0 0 0.02010 13 5 0 5 0.42011 2 0 0 0 0.02012 11 0 0 0 0.0TOTAL 36 5 0 5 0.1


2009 10 15 280 3 55 1.5 18.7 28.02010 13 15 248 5 49 1.2 16.5 19.12011 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.02012 11 43 367 1 23 3.9 8.5 33.4TOTAL 36 73 895 9 55 2.0 12.3 24.9


2009 10 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 18 1.82010 13 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 30 2.32011 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02012 11 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 8 0.7TOTAL 36 9 0 9 0 0 1 0 56 1.6


2009 10 0 280 0 0 0 280 28.02010 13 5 248 0 0 0 253 19.52011 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02012 11 0 367 0 0 0 367 33.4TOTAL 36 5 895 0 0 0 900 25.0


2009 10 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 12010 13 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 02011 2 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 02012 11 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 36 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 1

VanLeur




Austin Vanhove

2012 (JUNIOR): Key contributor to USF’s lethal air attack...started in all 11 games at tight end...responsible for 43 grabs, 367 yards and one score...averaged 33.4 receiving yard per outing...had huge game at Winona State (10/5), where he led all receivers with nine catches for 89 yards and accounted for the Cougars’ only scorer, a 17-yard TD...capped year with seven reception (52-yard) effort at Minnesota State (11/3) and eight reception (82-yard) outing vs. Wayne State (11/10)...cov-ered 8.5 yards per catch...will return for redshirt senior season for 2013-14.2011 (REDSHIRT): Sidelined due to season-ending injury

#84 Austin Vanhove Tight End

Sr./6-4/237/Garretson, S.D. (Garretson)


Swanson, Tyler


2011 6 0 1 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 02012 6 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 12 0 1 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

Swanstrom, Joe


2004 2 1 20 0 20 20.0 10.0TOTAL 2 1 20 0 20 20.0 10.0


2004 2 0 0 0 20 0 20 10.0TOTAL 2 0 0 0 20 0 20 10.0


2004 2 0 1 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 2 0 1 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

Sylliaasen, Pau

PARTICIPATION g


Talbot, Jonathan


2012 11 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0.5TOTAL 11 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0.5


2012 11 2 82 1 77 41.0 7.5TOTAL 11 2 82 1 77 41.0 7.5


2012 11 0 0 0 0 82 82 7.5TOTAL 11 0 0 0 0 82 82 7.5


2012 11 26 19 45 9.5-24 4 1 0 0TOTAL 11 26 19 45 9.5-24 4 1 0 0


2012 11 1 0 1 6TOTAL 11 1 0 1 6

Jonathan Talbot

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

2010 (SOPHOMORE): Started at Tight end in 12 games...recorded 15 receptions for 248 yards (16.5 ypc) and five touchdowns...also had one rush for five yards...recognized as All-GPAC HM.2009 (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams...had 15 receptions for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns...also blocked one kick.HIGH SCHOOL: Named two-time all-state...two-time 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

Austin Vanhove

24 COUGAR FOOTBALL • JUNIORS

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

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


Campbell, Thad


2011 7 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02012 11 1 1 0 1 1.0 0.1TOTAL 18 1 1 0 1 1.0 0.1


2011 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02012 11 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.1TOTAL 18 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.1


2011 7 4 1 5 1.0-2 2 0 0 02012 11 14 4 18 0.0-0 5 1 1 0TOTAL 18 18 5 23 1.0-2 7 1 1 0

Campbell, Zach

PARTICIPATION g


Carlson, Doug


2005 7 3 -48 0 3 -16.0 -6.92006 9 1 11 0 11 11.0 1.22007 8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02008 12 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 36 4 -37 0 11 -9.2 -1.0


2005 7 0 0 0 -48 0 -48 -6.92006 9 0 0 0 11 0 11 1.22007 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02008 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0TOTAL 36 0 0 0 -37 0 -37 -1.0


2005 7 7 4 11 0.0-0 0 0 0 02006 9 8 5 13 0.0-0 3 0 1 02007 8 6 8 14 0.0-0 1 0 0 12008 12 11 12 23 2.0-13 0 0 1 0TOTAL 36 32 29 61 2.0-13 4 0 2 1


2005 7 0 0 0 02006 9 0 0 0 02007 8 0 0 0 02008 12 1 0 1 12TOTAL 36 1 0 1 12

#86 Jace Bunkers Kicker

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

#43 Thad Campbell Defensive Back

Jr./6-0/195/Platte, S.D. (Platte Geddes) 2011-2012 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Competed at Eastern Arizona Junior College where he was a two-year starter at guard for the Monsters.HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Clay Chalkville HS in Pinson, Ala. where he competed in football and wrestling…two-year starter for the Cougars, earning All-Region 7 honors and also was named to the roster for the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Game.PERSONAL: Son of Sharon and Johnny Baty…born on Au-gust 4, 1991…has two siblings, Chris (36) and Lindsey (29)…plans on majoring in Business at USF…favorite professional athlete is Brett Favre.

#44 John Batnich Linebacker

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

#79 Matt Baty Offensive Line

Jr./6-5/380/Birmingham, Ala. (Eastern Arizona JC)

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

COUGAR FOOTBALL • JUNIORS 25

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

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

#3 Nephi Garcia Running Back

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

#56 Derek Delaney Offensive Line

Jr./6-5/275/Neligh, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha)

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

#62 Chance CummingOffensive LIne

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

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

#97 Jarrett Grabbe Defensive Line

Jr./6-2/295/Blair, Neb. (Nebraska-Omaha)


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


Graber, Ryan


2011 9 1 12 0 0 12.0 1.32012 11 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 20 1 12 0 0 12.0 0.6


2011 9 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.02012 11 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 20 2 0 0 0 0.0 0.0


2011 9 0 0 12 0 0 12 1.32012 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0TOTAL 20 0 0 12 0 0 12 0.6


2011 9 9 1 10 0.0-0 2 0 0 12012 11 9 1 10 1.0-4 3 0 0 0TOTAL 20 18 2 20 1.0-4 5 0 0 1

Grau




Gravett


#28 Ryan Graber Defensive Back

Jr./5-11/201/Sioux Falls, S.D. (O’Gorman)


Glasco, Jason


2003 8 3 24 0 11 8.0 3.02004 11 9 82 0 23 9.1 7.52005 12 1 -1 0 0 -1.0 -0.12006 14 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 45 13 105 0 23 8.1 2.3


2003 8 1 10 0 10 10.0 1.22004 11 1 13 0 13 13.0 1.22005 12 2 27 0 22 13.5 2.22006 14 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 45 4 50 0 22 12.5 1.1


2003 8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02004 11 2 31 0 25 15.5 2.82005 12 1 6 0 6 6.0 0.52006 14 6 51 0 28 8.5 3.6TOTAL 45 9 88 0 28 9.8 2.0


2003 8 0 0 24 10 0 34 4.22004 11 0 0 82 13 31 126 11.52005 12 0 0 -1 27 6 32 2.72006 14 0 0 0 0 51 51 3.6TOTAL 45 0 0 105 50 88 243 5.4


2003 8 5 7 12 0.0-0 0 0 0 02004 11 31 19 50 2.0-2 6 1 2 02005 12 34 21 55 3.0-4 7 1 2 02006 14 37 16 53 2.0-7 11 2 1 0TOTAL 45 107 63 170 7.0-13 24 4 5 0

Grabbe, Jarrett


2011 9 7 3 10 0.0-0 0 0 1 02012 11 10 10 20 1.0-5 0 0 1 0TOTAL 20 17 13 30 1.0-5 0 0 2 0


2011 9 1 0 1 02012 11 1 0 1 5TOTAL 20 2 0 2 5

Jarrett Grabbe

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

#20 Bradley Hatfield Kicker

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

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

#47 Broughan Jantz Defensive Back

Jr./6-2/205/Agoura, Calif. (Nevada Union)


2012 (SOPHOMORE): Made seven appearances at TE...added size and solid run blocking on the edge...also played vital role on hands team... secured onside kick attempts at (8/30) St. Cloud and vs. Upper Iowa (10/26)...recorded two catches...caught key 7-yard pass at St. Cloud State.2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in seven games at tight end before sitting out the final two games due to injury... received the start against Washburn (9/1) and at Northwest Missouri State (9/10)... had a breakout game vs. William Jew-ell (10/1), hauling in three receptions for 37 yards including a 16 yarder... tallied four catches for 46 yards on the year.2010 (FRESHMAN): RedshirtedHIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Wagner... played in the 2009 State Class 11B Semi-Finals as tight end for the Red Raid-ers...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.


Jenson, Brett


2009 3 2 2 4 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 3 2 2 4 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

Jenson,Gregg

PARTICIPATION g


Jepson



Johannsen, Tait


2011 7 4 46 0 16 0.6 11.5 6.62012 7 2 6 0 7 0.3 3.0 0.9TOTAL 14 6 52 0 16 0.4 8.7 3.7


2011 7 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02012 7 2 20 0 12 10.0 2.9TOTAL 14 2 20 0 12 10.0 1.4


2011 7 0 46 0 0 0 46 6.62012 7 0 6 0 20 0 26 3.7TOTAL 14 0 52 0 20 0 72 5.1

Johnikin, James


2005 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.02006 2 2 7 0 4 1.0 3.5 3.5TOTAL 3 2 7 0 4 0.7 3.5 2.3


2005 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02006 2 0 7 0 0 0 7 3.5TOTAL 3 0 7 0 0 0 7 2.3

2012: Sidelined by season-ending injury.2011 (SOPHOMORE): Consistent contributor in the defensive backfield and on special teams eight games for the Cougars...totaled nine tackles...racked up season-high four stops at home against SDSM&T (10/22).2010 (FRESHMAN): Earned playing time in three games as a true freshman...got first career interception in the 66-21 win at Briar Cliff...credited with one tackle and one pass break-up.HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Tri-Valley... named all-state and all-conference...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.


Marquignon, Alex

PARTICIPATION g


Marshall, Thomas


2012 8 3 1 4 1.0-6 0 0 0 0TOTAL 8 3 1 4 1.0-6 0 0 0 0

Marten, Joel

PARTICIPATION g


Martens, Joel


2010 3 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.02011 8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0TOTAL 11 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0


2010 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02011 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0TOTAL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0


2010 3 1 0 1 0.0-0 1 0 0 02011 8 6 3 9 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 11 7 3 10 0.0-0 1 0 0 0

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

#88 Tait Johannsen Tight End

Jr./6-3/225/Wagner, S.D. (Wagner)

#31 Michael Mehling Linebacker

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

#34 Joel Martens Defensive Back

Jr./5-8/176/Hartford, S.D. (Tri-Valley)

Joel Martens

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


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

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

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

#14 Garrett Rowe Defensive Back

Jr./5-11/208/Henderson, Nev. (Coronado)

#76 Antonio Oliver Offensive Line

Jr./6-6/309/LInden, Calif. (Eastern Arizona)

#72 Brock Murdock Offensive Lineman

Sr./6-2/236/Linden, Calif. (Sacramento CC)

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

#74 JT Surgant Offensive Lineman

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


2012 (SOPHOMORE): Started all 11 games on the Cougar defensive line...earned NSIC all-conference HM recognition...led DL with 24 tackles, 4.5 for loss (-10 yds.), and two QB hurries...led team with three blocked kicks...tallied four tackles at St. Cloud State (8/30) and Winona State (10/5)...credited with career-high six tackles and two blocked kicks-a 40-yard field goal try at the end of the first overtime that would have won the game-along with a blocked extra point attempt in the second OT which proved to be the difference maker in USF’s huge win at Augustana (10/20).2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in all nine games...in an increased role recorded a minimum of two or more tackles in the final seven contests of the season...tallied a season-high four tackles, one for a loss (-2), and one sack against William Jewell (10/1)... totaled 16 tackles, one for a loss, one sack, and one pass breakup during redshirt-freshman cam-paign.2010 (FRESHMAN): RedshirtedHIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lawton Bronson...played defen-sive end and running back for the Eagles...named all-state...also two-time 1A-1 first team all-district...lettered in basketball and track...honor roll.PERSONAL: Has one sister, Laura...major is undecided.


Tindler





Tjaden




Tolkamp, Michael


2011 9 10 6 16 1.0-2 1 0 0 02012 11 12 12 24 4.5-10 1 0 0 3TOTAL 20 22 18 40 5.5-12 2 0 0 3


2011 9 0 1 1 22012 11 0 0 0 0TOTAL 20 0 1 1 2

Tomsik, Josh

PARTICIPATION g


2010-2011 (FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE): Competed at Pasadena City College, earning the Thomas O. Mallory schol-arship…member of the offensive line that helped compile 1422

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

#50 Jase Toomalatai Offensive Line

Jr./6-0/300/Laie, Hawaii (Kahuku)

#93 Jordan Wenborg Defensive End

Jr./6-2/249/Cannon Falls, Minn. (Vermillion CC)

#41 Michael Tolkamp Linebacker

Jr./6-4/223/Lawton, Iowa (Lawton Bronson)

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

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

#48 Carter Ahlers Linebacker

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

30 COUGAR FOOTBALL • SOPHOMORES

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

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

#89 Christian Dick Tight End

So./6-2/203/Greeley, Colo. (University)

#29 Joseph Hlushak Running Back

So./5-9/184/Loveland, Colo. (Mountain View)

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

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

#32 Cameron Ostrom Linebacker

So./6-1/210/Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo)

#36 Alexandre Marquignon Defensive Back

So./6-0/197/Paris, FR (Sainte-Norie)

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

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

COUGAR FOOTBALL • SOPHOMORES 31

2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Served as reserve offensive lineman...played in final game vs. Wayne State (11/10)...did not record any statistics.2011 (FRESHMAN) : RedshirtedHIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Mesa Verde...earned all-league honors as a maverick...also competed in baseball and wres-tling.


Osborne





Ostrom, Cameron


2012 4 1 7 0 7 7.0 1.8TOTAL 4 1 7 0 7 7.0 1.8


2012 4 0 0 7 0 0 7 1.8TOTAL 4 0 0 7 0 0 7 1.8


2012 4 3 0 3 2.0-8 0 0 0 0TOTAL 4 3 0 3 2.0-8 0 0 0 0


2012 4 1 0 1 6TOTAL 4 1 0 1 6

2011 (FRESHMAN): RedshirtedHIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Buffalo...selected to state all-start game...two time all-conference basketball selection...also competed in soccer...graduated first in class...member of national honor society and home coming court senior year.PERSONAL: Son of Bill and Lynda Ostrom...born November 8, 1992...has one sister, Lyndsey and brother, Austin...involved with meal on wheels program...enjoys playing table tennis... sports management major.

#63 Chris Pettyplace Long Snapper

So./6-0/268/Citrus Heights, Calif. (Mesa Verde)

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

2012 (FRESHMAN): Played significant time in all 11 games on defensive line...only true freshman to see action...recorded at least one tackle in six games...tallied three stops and was credited with a timely fumble recovery at Winona State (10/5)...earned season-high four tackles, including one for a two yard loss at Augustana (10/20)...finished with 13 tackles and 1 PB in first year on campus.HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Chippewa Falls (Wis.)...named first-team all-state and all-conference (Big Rivers) in foot-ball...recorded 106 solo tackles during senior season, earn-ing defensive MVP honors...semifinalist for John Anderson award (top lb in state of Wisconsin)...2012 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star selection...finished 4th place at the indiviual State Wrestling tournament as a senior...member of the Chippewa Falls Student Emergency Response Team.PERSONAL: Son of Wes & Dawn Schindler...born March 21, 1993...has three siblings, Antonia, Alex and Stuart...plans to major in pre-med and minor in ROTC/Piloting...career goals to become a Physician and an Officer in the U.S. Air Force...vol-unteer coaches youth football and wrestling...has volunteered at the Wisconsin Mass Casualty Drill.


Scharf








Schindler, Grant


2012 11 6 7 13 1.0-2 1 0 1 0TOTAL 11 6 7 13 1.0-2 1 0 1 0

#57 Grant Schindler Linebacker

So./6-2/255/Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa Falls)

32 COUGAR FOOTBALL • SOPHOMORES

2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in six games, primarily as a member of special teams...did not record any statistics.2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Wagner Community...lettered in football, basketball and track and field...two-time football all-state selection...also earned all-conference recognition in basketball twice.PERSONAL: Has one brother and one sister...volunteers at Wagner’s boys & girls club...enjoys singing.

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

#26 John Tidwell Defensive Back

So./6-0/191/Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview)

#19 Solomon St. Pierre Defensive Back

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

John Tidwell2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in eight games...contributed on special teams...tallied one tackle at Minot State (9/15) and vs. Upper Iowa (10/26).2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action at receiver in three games...did not record any statistics.2010 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Galena...produced 1,287 all-purpose yards 15 touchdowns in 13 games...led team with 62 tackles and 4 interceptions...helped lead Grizzlies to a Nevada Regional Final appearance...named 2009 first team all-state...also tabbed all-region Offensive Player of the Year and Ne-vada Old Spice/Red Zone Player of the Year.PERSONAL: Has one sister, Nicole...major is undeclared.


Brent Shmeichel


2000 4 1 11 0 0 11.0 2.8TOTAL 4 1 11 0 0 11.0 2.8


2000 4 0 0 11 0 0 11 2.8TOTAL 4 0 0 11 0 0 11 2.8


2000 4 4 1 5 0.0-0 0 0 0 1TOTAL 4 4 1 5 0.0-0 0 0 0 1

Shutt, Garrett


2011 3 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 02012 8 1 1 2 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 11 1 1 2 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

Sickmann


Siebenborn, Andrew

PARTICIPATION g

2000 0 No other statistics2001 0 No other statistics2003 0 No other statisticsTOTAL 0 No other statistics

Siemonsma




#24 Garrett Shutt Wide Reciever

Jr./6-3/193/Reno, Nev. (Galena)

COUGAR FOOTBALL • SOPHOMORES 33

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

2012 (FRESHMAN): RedshirtedHIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Park Center… three-time letter-winner in football… received all-conference honorable mention plaudits… also named all-conference honorable mention fol-lowing one season of track and field for the Pirates… gradu-ated with honors.PERSONAL: Born Oluwatosin Adedeji May 19, 1993… son of Bolaji and Kenny Adedeji… has three brothers, Seun, Segun and Moses and one sister, Bolanle... major undecided.


Thorpe



Thum,Daniel


2003 2 0 2 2 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 2 0 2 2 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

Tidwell, John


2011 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02012 11 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0.5TOTAL 12 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0.5


2011 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02012 11 5 160 1 77 32.0 14.5TOTAL 12 5 160 1 77 32.0 13.3


2011 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02012 11 5 150 0 69 30.0 13.6TOTAL 12 5 150 0 69 30.0 12.5


2011 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02012 11 3 37 0 19 12.3 3.4TOTAL 12 3 37 0 19 12.3 3.1


2011 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02012 11 0 0 160 150 37 347 31.5TOTAL 12 0 0 160 150 37 347 28.9


2011 1 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 02012 11 47 15 62 4.0-16 13 0 0 2TOTAL 12 47 15 62 4.0-16 13 0 0 2


2011 1 0 0 0 02012 11 1 0 1 7TOTAL 12 1 0 1 7

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


Wilson, Clint


2012 9 5 1 6 0.0-0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 9 5 1 6 0.0-0 0 0 0 0

Eric Wiltrout


2000 2 3 1 4 1.0-6 0 0 0 02001 11 18 11 29 6.0-34 0 1 1 0TOTAL 13 21 12 33 7.0-40 0 1 1 0


2000 2 0 0 0 02001 11 2 0 2 14TOTAL 13 2 0 2 14

Woo



Woods, Damian

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Woolbright, A.


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#13 Tosin Adedeji Defensive Back

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

#17 Alex Aesoph Kicker

RFr./6-0/184/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington)

#33 Clint Wilson Linebacker

So./6-1/228/Piedmont, S.D. (Sturgis Brown)

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

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

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

#6 Erik Albeck Wide Receiver

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

#8 Josh Angulo Wide Reciever

RFr./6-0/200/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt)

#60 Michael Cruciotti Offensive Lineman

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

#16 Kyle Athmann Wide Reciever

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

Josh Angulo

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

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

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

#71 Terry Huber Offensive Lineman

RFr./6-4/270/Yankton, S.D. (Yankton)

#1 Jeremy Hudson Defensive Back

RFr./6-0/176/Visalia, Calif. (Kings Christian)2012 (FRESHMAN): RedshirtedHIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Kings Christian H.S. (Calif.)...participated in Football, Track & Field, and Basketball... three sport captain...Football and Track MVP...FBU Top Gun... Blue Grey National and Los Angeles combine top DB...Impact Pros-pects National All-Star...CIF Central Section Division II High Jump Champion...member of Student Leadership Team and mentorship program...CIF Central Section Student Athlete of the Year candidate.PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Kathi Hudson...born April 15, 1994...has four siblings- Nico, Max, Bryan, and T.J. Jeremy is a Sports Management Major and hopes to one day open his own gym.

#73 Max Koehn Offensive Lineman

RFr./6-5/272/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington)

#68 Richard Guarascio Offensive Lineman

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

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

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

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

Nathan Lucs Linebacker

RFr./6-0/200/West Des Moines, Iowa (Waukee)

#87 Trey Naasz Wide Reciever

RFr./6-1/238/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Lincoln)

#5 Brady Rose Running Back

RFr./6-0/205/Cumberland, Wis. (Cumberland)

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

#9 Corbin Lawler Quarterback

RFr./6-3/206/Tea, S.D. (Tea Area)

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

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

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

#77 Trevor Wescott Offensive Lineman

RFr./6-5/250/Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South)

#45 Andrew Solie Linebacker

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

#35 Conor Schoepp Linebacker

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

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

#95 Mitchell Rosenbloom Defensive Lineman

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

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

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

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

Dalton Bass Running Back

Fr./5-11/185/Hills, Minn. (Hills-Beaver Creek)

Ryan Bader Linebacker

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

Khadel Akindolire-King Running Back

Fr./5-8/173/Eau Claire, Wis. (Regis)

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

Jess Williams Linebacker

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

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

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

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

Damon Brown Defensive Line

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

Josh Butler Defensive Back

Fr./6-0/167/Aurora, Colo. (Gateway)

Grant De Haai Kicker/Punter

Fr./6-5/200/Sioux Falls, S.D. (Sioux Falls Christian)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Minnehaha Academy in Minne-apolis, Minn. where he competed in football, ice hockey, and track & field…earned MVP honors for the Tri-Metro Confer-ence in football…also earned football All-Conference honors twice as well as two track & field All-Conference honors…All-State in Class 1A in track & field.PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Karen Baynard…born on Janu-ary 9, 1995…has three siblings…plans on majoring in Applied Mathematics at USF and hopes to become a mechanical engi-neer…favorite professional athlete is Adrian Peterson.

Keenan Baynard Running Back

Fr./6-0/190/Minneapolis, Minn. (Minnehaha Academy)

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

Andrew Buchele Wide Reciever

Fr./6-3/200/Milbank, S.D. (Milbank)

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

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

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

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

Robert Fulton Defensive Back

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

#69 Evan Gentry Defensive Lineman

Fr./6-3/250/ Tallahassee, Fla. (North Florida Christian)

Isaac Josephson Linebacker

Fr./6-0/190/Minneota, Minn. (Minneota)

Andrew Jarosz Offensive Lineman

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


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

#85 Cody Moon Tight End

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

#46 Max Mickey Running Back

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

Brian Mayberry Defensive Lineman

Fr./6-4/240/Littleton, Colo. (Columbine)

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

Derek Landis Linebacker

Fr./6-2/210/Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood)


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

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

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

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

Austin Schaffer Defensive Back

Fr./6-1/185/Hilbert, Wis. (Hilbert)

#15 Luke Papilion Quarterback

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

Daulton Olinger Defensive Lineman

Fr./6-0/270/Spring Lake Park, Minn. (Spring Lake Park)

Jordan Mueller Offensive Lineman

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


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

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

ST Sheperd Offensive Lineman

Fr./6-2/255/Greeley, Colo. (Resurrection Christian)

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

#67 Jesse Springer Offensive Lineman

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

#81 Nicholas Stanke Tight End

Fr./6-3/235/Eau Claire, Wis. (Regis)

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

Jai Seltzer Running Back

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


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

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

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

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

Hayes Stone Defensive Back

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

Dillon Suhr Offensive Line

Fr./6-2/287/Adair, Iowa (Adair-Casey)

Jason Towns Defensive Back

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

Tanner Townsend Wide Reciever

Fr./6-0/175/Castle Rock, Colo. (Castle Rock)


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

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

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

#7 Matthew Young Quarterback

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

Jake Wodka Linebacker

Fr./6-0/207/Plano, Texas (Plano West)

Zane Zentic Wide Reciever

Fr./6-5/190/Fremont, Neb. (Fremont)

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

Stuart Vanden Heuvel Kicker

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

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49COUGAR FOOTBALL • 2012 REVIEW

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

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

Game 1 August 30, 2012

Team Statistics Individual Statistics

Individual Statistics (Final)The Automated ScoreBook

U. of Sioux Falls vs #16 St. Cloud State (Aug 30, 2012 at St. Cloud, Minn.)

U. of Sioux Falls St. Cloud State

Rushing No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg AvgPorter, Kristian 15 77 0 77 1 14 5.1Taylor, Jordan 13 61 0 61 0 10 4.7Perkins, Taylor 8 38 10 28 0 13 3.5TEAM 1 0 2 -2 0 0 -2.0Totals 37 176 12 164 1 14 4.4

Rushing No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg AvgKlaphake, P. 21 119 38 81 1 34 3.9Walker, Michael 11 17 7 10 0 5 0.9White, Ledell 1 3 0 3 1 3 3.0Treat, Damon 1 3 0 3 0 3 3.0TEAM 1 0 31 -31 0 0-31.0Totals 35 142 76 66 2 34 1.9

Passing C-A-I Yds TD Long SackPerkins, Taylor 25-42-1 254 3 26 0Totals 25-42-1 254 3 26 0

Passing C-A-I Yds TD Long SackKlaphake, P. 15-37-1 223 1 39 4Totals 15-37-1 223 1 39 4

Receiving No. Yards TD LongHanna, Carrington 8 113 2 26Oates, Jeremiah 6 76 1 24VanHove, Austin 5 34 0 11Porter, Kristian 2 4 0 5Celestine, Kendrick 1 14 0 14Johannsen, Tait 1 7 0 7Ollerich, Tyler 1 4 0 4Lindsey, Michael 1 2 0 2Totals 25 254 3 26

Receiving No. Yards TD LongHarrington, A 6 134 1 39Treat, Damon 3 20 0 15White, Ledell 2 28 0 18Peterson, Chad 2 26 0 26Walker, Michael 1 8 0 8Shoemaker, Eli 1 7 0 7Totals 15 223 1 39

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 TBWieking, Braden 8 283 35.4 45 2 0Totals 8 283 35.4 45 2 0

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 TBMoro, Jack 5 158 31.6 41 1 0Klaphake, P. 1 31 31.0 31 0 0TEAM 1 7 7.0 7 0 0Totals 7 196 28.0 41 1 0

Punt Kickoff InterceptReturns No Yds Lg No Yds Lg No Yds LgOates, Jeremiah 3 24 19 2 35 19 0 0 0Johannsen, Tait 0 0 0 1 12 12 0 0 0Virgil, Robert 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Tidwell, John 0 0 0 1 6 6 0 0 0TEAM 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Totals 3 24 19 5 53 19 1 0 0

Punt Kickoff InterceptReturns No Yds Lg No Yds Lg No Yds LgPeterson, Chad 3 66 37 1 31 31 0 0 0Treat, Damon 0 0 0 1 50 50 0 0 0Moro, Jack 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 30Totals 3 66 37 2 81 50 1 30 30

Field goals Qtr Time Dist ResultWieking, Braden 3rd 06:40 48 yards Good

Field goals Qtr Time Dist Result

Kickoffs No. Yards Avg TB OBWieking, Braden 6 380 63.3 4 0

Kickoffs No. Yards Avg TB OBBerger, Taylor 3 141 47.0 0 0Moro, Jack 1 54 54.0 0 0

All-purpose Run Rcv KR PR IR TotalOates, Jeremiah 0 76 35 24 0 135Hanna, Carrington 0 113 0 0 0 113Porter, Kristian 77 4 0 0 0 81Taylor, Jordan 61 0 0 0 0 61

All-purpose Run Rcv KR PR IR TotalHarrington, A 0 134 0 0 0 134Peterson, Chad 0 26 31 66 0 123Klaphake, P. 81 0 0 0 0 81Treat, Damon 3 20 50 0 0 73

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

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

Game 2 September 8, 2012

Team Statistics Individual StatisticsIndividual Statistics (Final)The Automated ScoreBook

MSUM vs U. of Sioux Falls (Sep 08, 2012 at Sioux Falls, S.D.)

MSUM U. of Sioux Falls

Rushing No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg AvgHodge, Jake 7 42 2 40 0 16 5.7Montplaisir, Myles 7 39 1 38 0 18 5.4Medhaug, Zayne 10 40 12 28 0 19 2.8Schell, Brandon 10 8 11 -3 0 3 -0.3Totals 34 129 26 103 0 19 3.0

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

Passing C-A-I Yds TD Long SackHodge, Jake 10-23-1 124 1 40 0Montplaisir, Myles 3-8-1 11 0 5 0Totals 13-31-2 135 1 40 0

Passing C-A-I Yds TD Long SackPerkins, Taylor 13-21-0 170 3 61 0Jacobson, Calvin 1-5-0 6 0 6 0Hanna, Carrington 2-2-0 38 1 31 0Totals 16-28-0 214 4 61 0

Receiving No. Yards TD LongRivard, Tyler 4 42 1 17Birr, Matt 3 51 0 40Shelly, Garrett 3 13 0 6Jiskra, Adam 2 25 0 15Williams, Barik 1 4 0 4Totals 13 135 1 40

Receiving No. Yards TD LongHanna, Carrington 5 88 2 61Oates, Jeremiah 4 80 2 31Celestine, Kendrick 3 23 0 13Lindsey, Michael 2 13 0 8Fiene, Dakota 1 6 0 6VanHove, Austin 1 4 0 4Totals 16 214 4 61

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 TBKramer, Wes 9 290 32.2 62 0 0Totals 9 290 32.2 62 0 0

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 TBWieking, Braden 5 204 40.8 50 3 0TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0 0Totals 6 204 34.0 50 3 0

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

Punt Kickoff InterceptReturns No Yds Lg No Yds Lg No Yds LgLindsey, Michael 3 -2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Oates, Jeremiah 2 2 5 1 31 31 0 0 0Virgil, Robert 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Tidwell, John 0 0 0 1 69 69 1 1 1Totals 5 0 5 3 100 69 2 1 1

Field goals Qtr Time Dist ResultKramer, Wes 4th 01:22 21 yards Good

Field goals Qtr Time Dist ResultWieking, Braden 3rd 08:38 30 yards Good

Kickoffs No. Yards Avg TB OBKramer, Wes 3 181 60.3 0 0

Kickoffs No. Yards Avg TB OBWieking, Braden 8 495 61.9 3 0

All-purpose Run Rcv KR PR IR TotalBirr, Matt 0 51 0 0 0 51Rivard, Tyler 0 42 0 0 0 42Hodge, Jake 40 0 0 0 0 40Montplaisir, Myles 38 0 0 0 0 38

All-purpose Run Rcv KR PR IR TotalPorter, Kristian 117 0 0 0 0 117Oates, Jeremiah 0 80 31 2 0 113Hanna, Carrington 1 88 0 0 0 89Celestine, Kendrick 52 23 0 0 0 75

FUMBLES: MSUM-Schell, Brandon 1-1. U. of Sioux Falls-Celestine, Kendrick 1-1; Lindsey, Michael1-0; Oates, Jeremiah 1-1.

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

51COUGAR FOOTBALL • 2012REVIEW

Sioux Falls 42 Minot State 20 Herb Parker Stadium Minot, N.D.



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


Sioux Falls 21 Bemidji State 5 Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

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




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

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




Winona State 10 Sioux Falls 9 Loughrey Field Winona, Minn.

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

Game 6 October 6, 2012



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

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




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



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


Sioux Falls 54 Upper Iowa 41 Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

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


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Minnesota State 27 Sioux Falls 13 Blakeslee Stadium Mankato, Minn.

Game 10 November 3, 2012


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


Sioux Falls 24 Wayne State 14 Bob Young Field Sioux Falls, S.D.

John Tidwell’s 77-yard punt return for a touchdown coupled with another outstanding effort by the Cou-gar defense paved the way for No.22 USF (9-2, 9-2 NSIC) to post a 24-14 Senior Day victory against Wayne State College (6-5, 6-5 NSIC) before 2,004 fans at Bob Young Field. “Statistics are a dime a dozen, things can go your way and can’t,” said senior quarterback Taylor Per-kins who finished 27-for-47 for 267 yards. “All that matters at the end is getting the ‘W’ and that’s what we did today, so my goal was accomplished.” After a scoreless first quarter that saw both teams punt twice, it was sophomore defensive back Tidwell that opened scoring with a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown. “That’s why you call it a team; you have special teams that step up and the defense steps up; champi-onship teams aren’t one-sided,” Perkins said. “They did a great job to help the offense get going and it was a great job on their part.” On the ensuing drive, the Wildcats drove the ball to their 48-yard line, but Brian Kent fumbled the ball and it was recovered by redshirt freshman Carter Ahlers. The teams again traded punts before Perkins orchestrated a drive for USF down to the WSC 24-yard line, but Austan Pomajzl picked him off in the end zone for a touchback that kept it a seven-point game. The turnover would do no harm, as the Wild-cats stalled on the USF 40-yard line. The Cougars were also forced to punt and the Wildcats finally broke through on the next drive, moving 29 yards on four plays to tie the game with an 18-yard strike from Brian Kent to Joe Trouba with less than a minute remaining in the half. Perkins was just 12-for-23 in the first half and undoubtedly, he missed senior wideout Jeremiah Oates, sidelined today with a concussion suffered in last week’s loss at No. 6 MSU-Mankato. The Cougars received the kick-off to begin the third quarter and started at their own 30-yard line after a

Game 11 November 10, 2012

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2012 Final NSIC Conference Football Standings

North Division Conference SeasonDuluth 6-1 10-1 10-2Bemidji State 6-1 7-4 7-4 St. Cloud State 5-2 7-4 7-4 Northern State 5-2 6-5 6-5Minot State 3-4 3-8 3-8 U-Mary 1-6 4-7 4-7 Crookston 1-6 2-9 2-9 Moorhead 1-6 1-10 1-10

South Division Conference SeasonMinn.State 7-0 11-0 13-1 Winona State 6-1 9-2 10-2Sioux Falls 5-2 9-2 9-2Wayne State 3-4 6-5 6-5 Augustana 3-4 5-6 5-6 SMSU 3-4 4-7 4-7 Concordia 1-6 2-9 2-9Upper Iowa 0-7 2-9 2-9

2012 TEAM INDIVIDUALCareer Statistical Leaders ReturningRushing Att Yards Avg TD Lg Avg./GmC. Hanna 90 396 4.4 5 32 19.8D. Fiene 15 76 5.1 0 15 9.5

Passing Cmp-Att-Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/GmC. Hanna 88-129-11 51.2 896 8 44.8

Recieving No. Yds Avg TD Lg Avg./Gm.C. Hanna 75 969 12.9 11 61 48.5A. Vanhove 73 895 2.0 9 55 24.9

Scoring TD Rush Rcv Pass 2PAT PointsC. Hanna 24 5 11 8 0 144A Vanhove 9 0 9 0 1 56

Tackles Solo Asst Total TFL INTs SacksJ. Tidwell 47 15 62 4.0 3 1J. Talbot 26 19 45 9.5 2 1M. Tolkamp 22 18 40 5.5 0 1

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63COUGAR FOOTBALL • NSIC HISTORY

From its modest origin as a six-team alliance nearly eight decades ago, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has matured into a 16-team union of upper Midwest colleges and universities to form arguably the strongest affiliation in NCAA Divi-sion II. The NSIC can trace its roots to 1932 when six schools, including Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota Duluth and Winona State University signed on as charter members. All remain active subscribers of the league today. Southwest Minnesota State University was added in 1969, followed by Northern State University in 1978, Wayne State College (NE) in 1998, Concordia University-St. Paul and the University of Minnesota Crookston in 1999, the University of Mary and Upper Iowa University in 2006, Augustana College in 2008 and Minot State University and the University of Sioux Falls in 2012. Minnesota State, St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth later left the league to join the North Central Conference but returned to the NSIC in 2008. University of Minnesota, Morris and Michigan Tech University were once part of the NSIC family as well. In 1992 the NSIC became a true athletic showcase for both men and women with the merger of the traditional Northern Intercol-legiate Conference (NIC) and the Northern Sun Conference (NSC), the home of women’s athletics since 1979. Before NSIC affiliates became certified for championship competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1995, its member institutions filled prominent roles in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NIC and NSC clubs annually dispatched qualified student-athletes to national tournaments and captured several NAIA teams and individual championships. The NSIC celebrates its 82nd season this year and clearly continues to make a major imprint nationally, winning 12 na-tional titles since 2006. Winona State men claimed NCAA II Basketball Championships in 2006 and 2008 and narrowly missed a third crown, falling in a last second shot in 2007. In addition, the Warriors established a NCAA II record of 57 consecutive victories. Concordia University launched an ongoing streak of six consecutive NCAA II Volleyball Championships in 2007. In 2008 the Golden Bears won 37 straight matches after a season opening loss on their way to a second consecutive title and scripted a marvelous encore in 2009 with a perfect 37-0 finish, a third straight national crown and a winning streak of 74 straight matches. In 2010 the Golden Bear extended that NCAA record win streak to 75 before dropping their second match of the season. They started 2010 with a 10-4 record before ripping off 22 straight wins on their way to their fourth straight national title. In 2011, after overcoming midseason injuries, the Golden Bears hit their stride. The Golden Bears knocked off No. 1 and undefeated Cal State San Bernardino to become the first team in the history of NCAA Division II women’s volleyball, to captured a fifth consecutive NCAA Division II Championship. Then in 2012, the Golden Bears again made a late season and championship match surge as they defeated Tampa 3-2 after trailing 0-2 to win their sixth straight NCAA DII Volleyball National Championship. In a most surprising run, Minnesota Duluth completed a perfect 15-0 season by winning the 2008 NCAA Division II Foot-ball Championship. The Bulldogs, limited to only 24 scholarships by league rule, swept a field of fully-funded teams, including top ranked Grand Valley State and number three Northwest Missouri State. Two years later, in 2010, the Bulldogs repeated that feat, going 15-0 again to win the national championship. The Bulldogs became the first NCAA DII football squad to win two national championships with undefeated records. Minnesota State added more luster to the league by finishing 32-2 and claiming the 2008-09 NCAA II Women’s Basketball Championship. The Mavericks rolled to a wild 103-94 victory over Franklin Pierce to set a NCAA record for total points in the title game. Augustana College got into the mix of national championships in 2011 when their women’s cross country team turned in a true team performance in Spokane, Wash. All five Viking runners earned All-American status as Augustana won the first cross country national championship in NSIC history. The NSIC has also had seven athletes awarded with the NCAA Elite 89 Award, which is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 89 championships. Earning the award were Ben Keller (Minnesota State, Baseball 2012 & 2013), Billy Brockmueller (Sioux Falls, Cross Country 2013), Cody Lensing (Augustana, Wrestling 2012), Kendra Huettl (Minnesota State, Softball, 2011), Matt Braithwaite (Augustana, Cross Coun-try, 2010) and Lauren Brown (Winona State, Outdoor Track & Field, 2010). Member schools continue to emphasize the educational, entertainment and unifying value of sports while pointing with pride to the many advantages to be gained by attending these colleges and universities. The NSIC is committed to providing rewarding experiences for its student-athletes, and while the challenges that loom are sizable, indeed, the NSIC is surely well positioned for the future.

(By Larry Scott & Nick Kornder)

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64 COUGAR FOOTBALL • NSIC RECORDS

NSIC FOOTBALL CAREER LEADERS

By Total Yardage- THROUGH 2012 SEASONTOTAL OFFENSE G PLAYS RUSH PASS NET1. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 37 1499 1174 8996 101702. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 1205 2146 6807 89533. Josh Hanson, AUGIE (2009-12) 33 1250 796 7205 80014. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 35 1125 1050 6779 78295. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 34 1330 -169 7736 75676. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 17 867 -191 6025 58347. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 24 1097 -689 6437 57488. Derek Edholm, BSU (2007-10) 33 1041 596 4948 55449. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 23 996 300 5243 554310. Spencer Ohm, CU (2008-11) 31 889 364 5106 547011. Lance Rongstand, BSU (2009-12) 34 820 1895 3429 532412. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 25 902 684 4484 516813. Curt Strasheim, SSU (1978-1981) 30 1080 344 4504 484814. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12) 41 813 4805 26 483115. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 17 790 414 4319 473316. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 23 615 330 4316 464617. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 25 595 205 4436 464118. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 19 872 -35 4794 475919. Geoff Martinson, BSU (1998-01) 31 602 -10 4422 4412

PASSING G PA PC PCT. TD INT YDS1. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 37 1134 672 .592 69 41 89962. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 33 1147 686 .598 58 44 77363. Josh Hanson, AUGIE (2009-12) 33 973 592 .608 65 20 72054. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 847 484 .571 50 22 68075. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 35 841 438 .521 74 43 67796. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 24 937 494 .527 32 45 64377. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 17 715 423 .592 63 26 60258. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 23 768 394 .513 33 43 52439. Spencer Ohm, CU (2008-11) 31 663 391 .590 43 32 510610. Derek Edholm, BSU (2007-10) 33 736 425 .577 53 22 4948 11. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 19 713 450 .631 40 27 479412. Curt Strasheim, SSU (1978-81) 30 846 444 .525 25 39 450413. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 25 665 321 .483 38 27 448414. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 25 501 269 .537 66 20 443615. Geoff Martinson, BSU (1998-01) 31 492 297 .604 43 17 442216. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 17 608 365 .600 29 18 431917. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 23 478 271 .567 37 21 4316

RUSHING G ATT YG YL NET A/PC TD1. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12 41 813 5006 201 4805 5.9 552. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 34 734 4546 330 4216 5.7 433. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 34 738 4165 91 4074 5.5 514. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 20 517 3511 180 3331 6.4 405. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 24 634 3324 79 3245 5.2 396. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 25 410 3315 42 3273 7.98 607. Kevin Curtin, WSU (2000-03) 34 453 3061 135 2926 6.5 278. Zach Molacek, WSC (2002-06) 33 512 2920 170 2750 5.4 269. Dustin Kroeplin, BSU (2009-12) 37 555 2792 51 2741 4.9 2910. Sam Campbell, CU (2008-11) 38 532 - - 2537 4.8 2111. R.J. Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 26 431 2687 154 2533 5.8 2612. Larry Ras, MTU (1968-1971) 22 534 2523 84 2439 4.6 2713. Amory Bodin, UMD (1977-80) 23 403 2307 80 2227 5.5 2514. Troy Hendricks, MSUM (1983-86) 24 467 2225 62 2163 4.6 1815. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 357 2902 756 2146 6.0 2416. Mike Quirk, MSUM (1966-68, 70) 21 412 2213 67 2146 5.2 2417. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 23 374 2321 238 2083 5.6 14

RECEIVING G NO YDS TD1. Brian Jark, NSU (2006-2009) 36 210 2298 162. Logan Masters, WSC (2006-09) 37 207 3118 203. Damien Hoffman, UMM (1997-00) 28 185 2060 124. Adam Thielen, MSU (2009-12) 39 168 2381 175. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 23 161 2651 386. Joseph Mapson, CU (2002-04) 26 154 2227 197. Tyrone Ruffin, CU (2005-08) 34 149 2212 248. Joe Dittrich, SSU (1978-80) 24 147 1476 69. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 34 144 2,416 3010. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 21 142 2855 4311. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 33 140 2,562 3212. Wayne Hawkins, SSU (1989-91) 18 138 1667 1413. Antwon Williams, CU (2004-07) 30 135 1490 5

Based On NSIC Contests OnlyNSIC FOOTBALL CAREER LEADERS (CONT) SCORING G TD XP FG 2PT TP1. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 25 60 0-0 0-0 0 3602. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 34 59 0-0 0-0 2 3583. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12) 41 59 0-0 0-0 0 3544. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 34 45 0-0 0-0 1 2725. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 33 43 0-0 0-0 1 2606. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 20 42 0-0 0-0 0 2527. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 24 41 0-0 0-0 1 2488. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 23 39 0-0 0-0 5 2449. Steve Opgenorth, WSU (2000-03) 34 0 143-159 31-50 1 23810. Sam Brockshus, MSU (2009-Pres) 21 0 128 31-50 0 23011. Nick Hope, WSC (2006-09) 33 0 122-130 35-47 0 22712. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 23 36 0-0 0-0 2 22013. Kevin Curtain, WSU (2000-03) 34 35 0-0 0-0 0 21014. Joe Clark, Augie (2008-10) 30 34 0-0 0-0 0 20415. Owen Olson, NSU (2000-03) 33 0 131-147 22-36 1 19916. Dustin Kroeplin, BSU (2009-12) 37 32 0 0 3 19817. RJ Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 27 27 22-29 3-6 2 19718. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 33 32 0 0 0 19219. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 34 30 0 0 0 18020. Randy Sullivan, MSUM (1982-84) 18 29 0-0 0-0 2 17821.Carson Walch, WSU (1996-99) 22 28 0-0 0-0 3 17422. Amory Bodin, UMD (1978-80) 23 27 0-0 0-0 1 164 Brody Johnson, CU (2003-06) 30 0 119 15 0 164

Per Game Average - THROUGH 2012 SEASONMinimums 2 years played and 75.0% of team games playedTOTAL OFFENSE G PLAYS RUSH PASS NET Y/G1. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 17 867 -191 6025 5834 343.22. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 1205 2146 6807 8953 298.43. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 17 790 414 4319 4733 278.44. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 37 1499 1174 8996 10170 274.95. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 19 872 -35 4794 4759 250.56. Josh Hanson, AUGIE (2009-12) 33 1250 796 7205 8001 242.57. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 23 996 300 5243 5543 241.08. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 24 1097 -689 6437 5748 239.59. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 35 1125 1050 6779 7829 223.710. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 34 1330 -169 7736 7567 222.611. Luke Butler, Augie (2008-09) 18 566 254 3596 3850 213.912. Mitch Brecke, CU (08-09) 15 549 88 3072 3160 210.713. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 25 902 684 4484 5168 206.714. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 23 615 330 4316 4646 202.015. Mike Peterson, UMM (1985-88) 19 631 226 3513 3739 196.816. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 25 595 205 4436 4641 185.6 PASSING G PA PC PCT. TD INT Yards Y/G1. Jeff Loots, SSU (1990-92) 17 715 423 .592 63 26 6025 354.42. Steve Elzenga, SSU (1985-87) 14 517 298 .576 33 21 3766 269.03. Jason Landmark, NSU (1986-89) 24 937 494 .527 32 45 6437 268.24. Kole Goodchild, CU (2006-07) 17 608 365 .600 29 18 4319 254.15. Eric Ellingsson, NSU (2007-08) 19 713 450 .631 40 27 4794 252.36. Silas Fluellen, WSC (2006-09) 37 1134 672 .592 69 41 8996 243.17. Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2005-08) 33 1147 686 .598 58 44 7736 234.48. Dale Mehr, UMM (1982-85) 23 768 394 .513 33 43 5243 228.09. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 847 484 .571 50 22 6807 226.910. Josh Hanson, AUGIE (2009-12) 33 973 592 .608 65 20 7205 218.311. Mitch Brecke, CU (08-09) 15 442 258 58.4 13 28 3072 204.812. Ricky Fritz, UMD (1998-02) 35 841 438 .521 74 43 6779 193.713. Jake Goettel, WSU (1995-98) 23 478 271 .567 37 21 4316 187.714. Mike Allen, CU (1999-01) 25 665 321 .483 38 27 4484 179.415. Bruce Carpenter, WSU (1999-02) 25 501 269 .537 66 20 4436 177.416. Spencer Ohm, CU (2008-11) 31 663 391 .590 43 32 5106 164.7

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RUSHING G ATT YG YL NET A/PC TD Y/G1. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 20 517 3511 180 3331 6.4 40 166.62. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 24 634 3324 79 3245 5.2 39 135.23. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 25 410 3315 42 3273 7.98 60 130.94. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 34 734 4546 330 4216 5.7 43 124.05. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 34 738 4165 91 4074 5.5 51 119.86. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12) 41 813 5006 201 4805 5.9 55 117.27. Larry Ras, MTU (1968-1971) 22 534 2523 84 2439 4.6 27 110.98. Mike Quirk, MSUM (1966-68, 70) 21 412 2213 67 2146 5.2 24 102.29. R.J. Rollins, UMC (2002-05) 26 431 2687 154 2533 5.8 26 97.410. Amory Bodin, UMD (1977-80) 23 403 2307 80 2227 5.5 25 96.811. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 23 374 2321 238 2083 5.6 14 90.612. Troy Hendricks, MSUM (1983-86) 24 467 2225 62 2163 4.6 18 90.113. Kevin Curtin, WSU (2000-03) 34 453 3061 135 2926 6.5 27 86.114. Zach Molacek, WSC (2002-06) 33 512 2920 170 2750 5.4 26 83.315. Dustin Kroeplin, BSU (2009-12) 37 555 2792 51 2741 4.9 29 74.116. James McNear, CU (2002-05) 30 357 2902 756 2146 6 24 71.5 RECEIVING (Rec/per game) G NO YDS TD C/G1. Wayne Hawkins, SSU (1989-91) 18 138 1667 14 7.72. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 23 161 2651 38 7.03. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 21 142 2855 43 6.84. Damien Hoffman, UMM (1997-00) 28 185 2060 12 6.65. Erik Kruse, UM (2007-2008) 19 121 1300 10 6.46. Joe Dittrich, SSU (1978-80) 24 147 1476 6 6.17. Joseph Mapson, CU (2002-04) 26 154 2227 19 5.98. Brian Jark, NSU (2006-2009) 36 210 2298 16 5.89. Logan Masters, WSC (2006-09) 37 207 3118 20 5.610. Mike Ross, UMM (1983-86) 21 114 1641 13 5.411. Paul Choudek, SSU (1978-80) 22 114 1268 6 5.212. Tavaris Johnson, WSC (1998-01) 25 127 2059 15 5.113. Joe Mapson, CU (2001-03) 26 123 1990 16 4.714. Antwon Williams, CU (04-07) 30 135 1490 5 4.5 Jason Leden, BSU (1998-01) 27 122 1696 17 4.516. Adam Thielen, MSU (2009-12) 39 168 2381 17 4.317. Calvin Simon, CU (07-pres) 28 120 1739 12 4.318. Tyrone Ruffin, CU (2005-08) 34 149 2212 24 4.419. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 33 140 2562 32 4.2420. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 34 144 2416 30 4.23 RECEIVING (Rec Yds/per game) G NO YDS TD C/G1. Chris Samp, WSU (2001-04) 21 142 2855 43 136.02. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 23 161 2651 38 115.33. Wayne Hawkins, SSU (1989-91) 18 138 1667 14 92.64. Joseph Mapson, CU (2002-04) 26 154 2227 19 85.75. Charles Gilbert, CU (2010-11) 20 80 1708 22 85.46. Logan Masters, WSC (2006-09) 37 207 3118 20 84.37. Tavaris Johnson, WSC (1998-01) 25 127 2059 15 82.48. Mike Ross, UMM (1983-86) 21 114 1641 13 78.19. Tim Battaglia, UMD (2000-03) 33 140 2,562 32 77.610. Joe Mapson, CU (2001-03) 26 123 1990 16 76.511. Damien Hoffman, UMM (1997-00) 28 185 2060 12 73.612. Antwon Williams, CU (04-07) 30 135 1490 5 4.513. Steve Battaglia, UMD (1999-02) 34 144 2,416 30 71.114. Erik Kruse, UM (2007-2008) 19 121 1300 10 68.415. Tyrone Ruffin, CU (2005-08) 34 149 2212 24 65.116. Brian Jark, NSU (2006-2009) 36 210 2298 16 63.817 Jason Leden, BSU (1998-01) 27 122 1696 17 62.818. Calvin Simon, CU (07-pres) 28 120 1739 12 62.119. Joe Dittrich, SSU (1978-80) 24 147 1476 6 61.520. Tre Mason, CU (2011-12) 20 51 1232 12 61.621. Adam Thielen, MSU (2009-12) 39 168 2381 17 61.1 SCORING G TD XP FG 2PT TP P/G1. Isaac Odim, UMD (2008-2010) 25 60 0-0 0-0 0 360 14.42. Tyrone Morgan, NSU (1998-00) 20 42 0-0 0-0 0 252 12.63. Alvin Ashley, SSU (1990-93) 23 39 0-0 0-0 5 244 10.64. Eddie Acosta, BSU (1999-03) 34 59 0-0 0-0 2 358 10.55. Jim Van Wagner, MTU (1973-76) 24 41 0-0 0-0 1 248 10.36. Randy Sullivan, MSUM (1982-84) 18 29 0-0 0-0 2 178 9.97. Dave Ludy, WSU (1991-94) 23 36 0-0 0-0 2 220 9.68. Rayon Simmons, WSU (2009-12) 41 59 0-0 0-0 - 354 8.69. Joe Clark, Augie (2008-09) 20 28 0-0 0-0 0 168 8.410. Chris Washington, CU (2000-03) 34 45 0-0 0-0 1 272 8.0

NSIC INDIVIDUAL GAME OFFENSIVE RECORDSTHROUGH 2012 SEASON TOTAL OFFENSEAttempts: 87 Scott Longenecker, Bemidji St. vs. St. Cloud St., 1975Yards Gained: 631 Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012 RUSHINGAttempts: 52 RJ Rollins, Minn.-Crookston vs. MSU Moorhead, 2005Yards Gained: 384 RJ Rollins, Minn.-Crookston vs. MSU Moorhead, 2004 PASSINGAttempts: 78 Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012Completions: 43 Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012Percentage: .852 Ed Schultz, Moorhead St. vs. Winona St., 1977, 23-27Touchdowns: 7 Jeff Loots, Southwest State vs. Bemidji State, 1991 7 Spencer Ohm, Concordia-St. Paul vs. SMSU, 2011Yards Gained: 606 Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012ConsecutiveCompletions: 14 Ed Schultz, Moorhead State vs. Winona State, 1977 RECEIVINGReceptions: 19 James Ashley, Southwest St. vs. Moorhead St., 1987Yards Gained: 289 Billy Beckwith, Minnesota-Morris vs. Winona St., 1999Touchdowns: 5 Tim Bataglia, Minn. Duluth vs. MSU Moorhead, 2002

SCORINGTouchdowns: 6 Josh Hanson, Augustana vs. U-Mary, 2010 6 Kirby Hovden, Upper Iowa vs. Minnesota, Crookston, 2010 6 Silas Fluellen, Wayne State at Winona State, 2009 6 Ted McKnight, Minn. Duluth vs. Southwest St., 1976 6 Jim Van Wagner, Mich. Tech vs. Southwest St., 1974 6 Cole Jaeschke, Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012 6 Chase Vogler, Minnesota Duluth at St. Cloud, 2012 6 Phillip Kaphake, St. Cloud vs. Minnesota Duluth, 2012Field Goals: 5 Drew Behrens, Augustana at Concordia-St. Paul, 2010 5 Randy Bishoff, MSU Moorhead vs. Southwest St., 1978Points: 36 Ted McKnight, Minn. Duluth vs. Southwest St., 1976 36 Jim Van Wagner, Mich. Tech vs. Southwest St., 1974 PUNTINGAttempts: 12 Paul Swanson, St. Cloud State vs. Bemidji State, 1970

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

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NSIC TEAM GAME OFFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSEAttempts: 107 Bemidji State vs. St. Cloud State, 1975Yards Gained: 782 Winona State at Augustana, 2012 RUSHINGAttempts: 82 Minnesota Duluth vs. Southwest State, 1976Fewest Atts: 13 SMSU at Minnesota State, 2009Yards Gained: 556 Minnesota Duluth vs. Southwest State, 1976 PASSINGAttempts: 79 Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012Completions: 43 Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, 2012Yards Gained: 606 Upper Iowa at SIoux Falls, 2012Touchdowns: 7 Southwest State vs. Bemidji State, 1991 7 Concordia-St. Paul vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2002 7 Concordia-St. Paul vs. SMSU, 2011 SCORINGTouchdowns: 12 Winona State vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001 12 Michigan Tech vs. Southwest State, 1975Points: 85 Michigan Tech vs. Southwest State, 1975 84 Winona State vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001

NSIC TEAM GAME DEFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL DEFENSEFewest Plays: 37 Mankato State vs. Bemidji State, 1966Fewest Yards: -50 Minnesota-Morris vs. Southwest State, 1975 PASSINGFewest Comp.: 0 Several Teams TiedFewest Yards: 0 Several Teams TiedInterceptions: 11 St. Cloud State vs. Bemidji State, 1970

NSIC INDIVIDUAL SEASON OFFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSEAttempts: 499 Cole Jaeschke, UIU (2012) Yards Gained: 3475 Silas Fluellen, Wayne State (2009) Game Average: 395.2 Jeff Loots, SSU (1991) RUSHINGAttempts: 285 Rayon Simmons, Winona State (2012) Yards Gained: 1586 Rayon Simmons, Winona State (2012) Game Average: 202.9 RJ Rollins, Minnesota-Crookston (2004) PASSINGAttempts: 455 Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Completions: 290 Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Percentage: .686 Ted Schlafke, Minnesota Duluth (2008) Touchdowns: 32 Josh Hanson, Augustana (2012)Yards Gained: 3082 Josh Shudlick, SMSU (2008) Game Average: 398.2 Jeff Loots, Southwest State (1991) RECEIVINGReceptions: 78 Jabari Taylor, MSU Moorhead (2007) Yards Gained: 1096 Frederick Bruno, Wayne State (2009) Touchdowns: 16 Tim Battaglia, Minnesota Duluth (2002) Chris Samp, Winona State (2004) SCORINGTouchdowns: 28 Isaac Odim, Minnesota Duluth (2009) Field Goals: 17 Sam Brockshus, Minnesota State (2012) Total Points: 168 Isaac Odim, Minnesota Duluth (2009) Game Average: 18.0 Larry Ras, Michigan Tech (1971) PUNTINGAttempts: 71 Mike Guzzo, Bemidji State (1979) Average: 46.0 Ryan Schneider, Winona State (1999)

INTERCEPTIONSNumber: 11 Jeff Huffman, Michigan Tech (1979) 11 Jack Moro, St. Cloud State (2012)Return Yards: 277 Chris Westberg, Minnesota Duluth (1988) PUNT RETURNSAttempts: 32 Cash Langenes, Minnesota Duluth (2002) Yards Returned: 374 Kevin Curtin, Winona State (2002) Average: 28.8 Kevin Curtin, Winona State (2002) KICKOFF RETURNSAttempts: 36 Warren Matthews, SMSU (2009) Yards Returned: 872 Warren Matthews, SMSU (2009) Average: 50.7 Melvin German, Southwest State (1995)

NSIC TEAM SEASON OFFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSEAttempts: 821 Upper Iowa (2012) 821 Augustana (2012)Yards Gained: 5182 Winona State (2012) Game Average: 557.1 Northern State (2003) RUSHINGAttempts: 517 MSU Moorhead (2002) Yards Gained: 3129 Minnesota Duluth (2009) Game Average: 381.5 MSU Moorhead (1994) PASSINGAttempts: 464 Southwest Minnesota State (2008) Completions: 294 Southwest Minnesota State (2008) Yards Gained: 3149 Upper Iowa (2012) Game Average: 398.2 Southwest State (1992) Touchdowns: 33 Augustana (2012) Interceptions: 25 Concordia-St. Paul (2011) SCORINGPoints: 503 Minnesota Duluth (2012)Scoring Average: 47.9 Minnesota Duluth (2002 & 2010)Wins: 11 Minnesota State (2012) Losses: 10 Minnesota, Crookston (2009, 2010, 2011) 10 MSU Moorhead (2012) Winning Streak: 34 Minnesota-Morris (1975-1979) 31 Minnesota Duluth (2008-2011)Losing Streak: 43 Minnesota-Morris (1997-2002) 39 Minnesota, Crookston (10/4/08-9/15/12)

NSIC TEAM SEASON DEFENSIVE RECORDS TOTAL DEFENSEFewest Plays: 189 Michigan Tech (1965) Fewest Yards: 865 Minnesota-Morris (1975) Game Average: 133.0 MSU Moorhead (1979) RUSHINGFewest Attempts: 180 Minnesota Duluth (1985) Fewest Yards: 226 Minnesota Duluth (1985) Negative Yardage: 389 MSU Moorhead (1979) Game Average: 35.0 Bemidji State (2006) 37.7 Minnesota Duluth (1985)

PASSINGFewest Comp.: 21 MSU Moorhead (1965) Fewest Yards: 289 Bemidji State (1966) Interceptions: 26 Minnesota State (2009) 26 Winona State (2001) Game Average: 53.5 MSU Moorhead (1978) SCORINGFewest Points: 18 Michigan Tech (1969) Scoring Average: 3.5 Minnesota Duluth (1986) Consec.Scoreless Qtrs.: 19 MSU Moorhead (1981)

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Minnesota Duluth BulldogsSeptember 7 • James S. Malosky Stadium • Duluth, Minn. • 6 p.m.

School Name University of Minnesota-Duluth Location Duluth, Minn.Founded 1895Enrollment 11,800Nickname BulldogsColors Maroon and GoldAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium (capacity) James S. Malosky Stadium (4,500)Surface Astro Turf President Dr. Lendley C. BlackDirector of Athletics Josh Berlo

General Information

2013 ScheduleSept. 7 Sioux Falls Sept. 14 @ Upper Iowa Sept. 21 Minnesota-State Sept. 28 @ Wayne State Oct. 5 St. Cloud State Oct. 12 @ MoorheadOct. 19 Minot StateOct. 26 @ Bemidji StateNov. 2 CrookstonNov. 9 @ U-MaryNov. 16 @ Northern State

Schedule / Results2012 Results (9-3 (8-2 NSIC)) SMSU W, 45-20Winona State W, 38-16Concordia-St. Paul W, 70-24Augustana W, 42-34St. Cloud State L, 49-51MSU Moorhead W, 45-14Minot State W, 44-6Bemidji State W, 30-0Minnesota Crookston W, 38-14U-Mary W, 53-14Northern State W, 49-31Missouri Western L, 55-57

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

Sports Information

2012 Record 10-2Conference Finish 10-1 (2nd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost 53/18Starters Returning Off.(7)/Def. (9)/Sp. (2)Lost Off. (4)/Def.(2)/Sp. (0)

Returning Statistical LeadersRushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD A. Sikorski 151 893 5.9 14 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD N/A Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Z. Zweifel 39 585 15.0 5 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL C. Ring 32-47-79 1 2.5 5.5T. Nordhus 36-25-61 2 0 3.0

Team Information

Head Coach Curt Wiese Alma Mater/Year: Minnesota State ‘00 Record at SCSU (Yrs.) 0-0 (1st Year)Career Record (Yrs.) 9-11 (3)Football Office Phone (218) 726-8296 AssistantsDefensive Coordinator/ILB John StegerOffensive Coordinator/RB Dan LarsonOffensive Line Peter LueSpecial Teams Coordinator/DB Greg BowerDefensive Line Trey DillDefensive Backs Luke SchalekampWide Recievers Noah PauleyOutside Lindebackers Tyler JohnsonTight Ends Garth Heikkinen

Coaching Information

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

History

First Meeting 2013 Series Record N/A Current Streak N/A Stugart vs. SCSU 0-0 Underwood vs. USF 0-0

Series HistoryLast Meeting N/A

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Northern State WolvesSeptember 14 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 6:30 p.m.

School Name Northern State University Location Aberdeen, S.D. Founded 1901Enrollment 3,622Nickname WolvesColors Maroon and GoldAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium (capacity) Swisher Field (6,000)Surface Synthetic Field Turf President Dr. James SmithDirector of Athletics Josh Moon

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 7 Wayne StateSept. 14 @ Sioux FallsSept. 21 Upper IowaSept. 28 @ Minnesota StateOct. 5 MSU MoorheadOct. 12 @ Minot StateOct. 19 Bemidji StateOct. 26 @ St. Cloud StateNov. 2 U-MaryNov. 9 @ CrookstonNov. 16 Minnesota-Duluth

Schedule / Results2012 Results (6-5 (6-5 NSIC)) @Augustana L, 14-35SW Minnesota State L, 30-32@Winona State L, 32-42Concordia-St. Paul W, 24-23@MSU Moorhead W, 45-7Minot State W, 31-17@Bemidji State L, 6-23St. Cloud State W, 28-27@U-Mary W, 65-17Crookston W, 52-20@ Duluth L, 31-49

Football Contact Kevin DeVries Address 1200 South J Street Aberdeen, S.D. 57401 Email [email protected] Office Phone (605) 626-2238 Fax (605) 626-2238 Website www.northernstatewolves.com

Sports Information

2012 Record 6-5Conference Finish 6-5 (7th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost 42/11Starters Returning Off.(7)/Def. (5)/ST (1)Lost Off. (4)/Def.(6)

Returning Statistical LeadersRushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD J. Jacobson 136 628 57.1 9 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Jacobson 344-194-8 2562 56.4 19 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD J. Piatz 38 511 13.4 2 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL L. Dosch 52-31-83 4 0 3.0J. Geditz 37-32-69 3 0 3.0

Team Information

Head Coach Tom Dosch Alma Mater/Year: Dickinson State ‘92 Record at MSUM (Yrs.) 13-20 (4)Career Record (Yrs.) 38-37 (8)Football Office Phone (605) 626-7733 AssistantsOffensive Coordinator Mark MartinDefensive Backs Jason HoskinsOffensive Line Mike ShaferDefensive Line Matt McLaganWide Recievers Maia TupouGraduate Assistant/TE Jordan BrownGraduate Assistant/LB Shane ClancyGraduate Assistant/RB Adam KieferGraduate Assistant/Safeties Brandon Gorsuch


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

History

First Meeting 1922 Series Record 2-8 Current Streak 5L Stugart vs. Northern 0-0 Dosch vs. USF 0-0

Series History1959 Northern 32, USF 0

U-Mary MaraudersSeptember 21 • MDU Resources Community Bowl • Bismarck, N.D. • 2:30 p.m.

School Name University of May Location Bismarck, N.D. Founded 1959Enrollment 3,000Nickname MaraudersColors Blue, Orange, and WhiteAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium MDU Resources Community Bowl (7,000)Surface FieldTurf President Msgr. James Shea Director of Athletics Roger Thomas

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 7 Minnesota StateSept. 14 @ Wayne StateSept. 21 Sioux FallsSept. 28 @ Upper IowaOct. 5 Minot StateOct. 12 @ Bemidji StateOct. 19 St. Cloud StateOct. 26 @ MSU MoorheadNov. 2 @ Northern StateNov. 9 Minnesota DuluthNov. 16 Crookston

Schedule / Results2012 Results (4-7) Concordia-St. Paul W, 32-26Augustana W, 31-25SMSU W, 43-24Winona State L, 23-32Minot State L, 21-32Bemidji State L, 21-29St. Cloud State L, 13-55MSU Moorhead W, 23-7Northern State L, 17-65#9 Minnesota Duluth L, 14-53Minnesota Crookston L, 36-37

Football Contact Brian Larson Address 7500 University Drive Bismarck, N.D. 58504 Email [email protected] Office Phone (701) 361-7904 Fax (701) 355-8302 Website www.GoUMary.com

Sports Information

2012 Record 4-7Conference Finish 4-7 (11th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost 33/21Starters Returning Off.(10)/Def. (7)/Sp. (3)Lost Off. (5)/Def.(6)/Sp. (3)

Returning Statistical Leaders

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD D. Gravely 124 506 4.1 4 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD C. Bagnell 278-165-13 2,101 59.4 22 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD E. Pope 63 977 15.5 7 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL G. Singer 38-53-91 0 6.0 14.0S. Maldonado 40-47-87 1 1.0 2.0

Team Information

Head Coach Myron Schulz Alma Mater/Year: U-Mary ‘87 Record at Minot (Yrs.) 97-55 (14) Career Record (Yrs.) 97-55 (14)Football Office Phone (701)355-8200 AssistantsOffensive Coordinator/OL Scott EdwardsDefensive Coordinator/CB John KellingDefensive Line Jeff DockterInside LInebackers Gary CooperDB/Special Teams Chuck MiesbauerOffensive Line Robert FullerTight Ends Jeff PodzimekRB/Graduate Assistant Ben DavisDE/Graduate Assistant Kody MorganWR/Graduate Assistant Kyle Smith


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

History

First Meeting 1988 Series Record 6-3 Current Streak N/A Stugart vs. Minot 0-0 Rudolph vs. USF 0-1

Series HistoryLast Meeting 2002 USF 13, U-Mary 10NAIA Quarterfinals



Minnesota Crookston Golden EaglesSeptember 28 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D • 1 p.m.

School Name University of Minnesota Crookston Location Crookston, Minn.Founded 1966Enrollment 7,857Nickname Golden EaglesColors Maroon and GoldAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium (capacity) Ed Widseth Field (2,000)Surface Natural Grass President Dr. Fred WoodDirector of Athletics Stephanie Helges

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 6 Upper IowaSept. 14 @ Minnesota StateSept. 21 Wayne StateSept. 28 @ Sioux FallsOct. 5 Bemidji StateOct. 12 @ St. Cloud StateOct. 19 MSU MoorheadOct. 26 Minot StateNov. 2 @ Minnesota-DuluthNov. 9 Northern StateNov. 16 @ U-Mary

Schedule / Results2012 Results (2-9 (2-9 NSIC)) Winona State L, 6-58Concordia-St. Paul L, 24-34Augustana L, 0-61SW Minnesota State W, 33-28Bemidji State L, 2-35St. Cloud State L, 24-36MSU Moorhead L, 13-35Minot State L, 14-38Minnesota-Duluth L, 14-38Northern State L, 20-52U-Mary W, 37-36

Football Contact Shawn Smith Address University of Minnesota Crookston 139 Sports Center 2900 University Avenue Crookston, MN 56716 Email [email protected] Office Phone (218) 281-8414 Website www.goldeneaglesports.com

Sports Information

2012 Record 2-9Conference Finish 2-9 (15th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost 31/24Starters Returning Off.(5)/Def. (6)Lost Off.(8)/Def. (3)


Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD T. Pascal 31 105 3.4 1 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD D. Stewart 36-13-2 119 36.1 0 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD M. Cheatam 40 498 9.0 8 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL A. Hall 31-29-60 0 1.0 4.5R. Jacobs 30-25-55 3 1.0 4.5

Team Information

Head Coach Mike Fritze Alma Mater/Year: Record at BSU (Yrs.) 0-0 (0)Career Record (Yrs.) 0-0 (0)Football Office Phone (218) 281-8419 AssistantsAssistant Head Coach/LB Mark DufnerOffensive Coordinator/OL Jeff CheekSpecial Teams Coordinator/DB Sean KnoxFB/TE/Recruiting Coordinator Robby CaseStudent Assistant Coach Cecil Brown, Jr.Student Assistant Coach Stephen Henderson


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

History

First Meeting 2013 Series Record 0-0 Current Streak - Stugart vs. BSU 0-0 Fritze vs. USF 0-0

Series HistoryLast Meeting N/A


Southwest Minnesota State MustangsOctober 5 • Mattke Field • Marshall, Minn. • 6 p.m.

School Name Southwest Minnesota State University Location Marshall, Minn.Founded 1967Enrollment 3,200Nickname MustangsColors Brown and Vegas GoldAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium (capacity) Regional Event Center (3,000)Surface Artificial Turf President Dr. Connie GoresDirector of Athletics Chris Hmielewski

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 7 St. Cloud StateSept. 14 @ MSU MoorheadSept. 20 Minot StateSept. 28 @ Bemidji StateOct. 5 Sioux FallsOct. 12 Wayne StateOct. 19 Minnesota StateOct. 26 @ Upper IowaNov. 2 Winona StateNov. 9 @ ConcordiaNov. 11 @ Augustana

Schedule / Results2012 Results (4-7 (4-7 NSIC)) Minnesota Duluth L, 20-45Northern State W, 32-30U-Mary L, 24-43Minnesota Crookston L, 28-33Sioux Falls L, 22-41Wayne State W, 40-24Minnesota State L, 31-34Upper Iowa W, 38-37Winona State L, 20-47Concordia-St. Paul W, 35-28Augustana L, 35-38

Football Contact Kelly Loft Address Founders Hall 1501 State Street Marshall, MN 5625 Email [email protected] Office Phone (507) 537-7177 Fax (507) 537-6578 Website www.smsumustangs.com

Sports Information

2012 Record 4-7Conference Finish 4-7 (10th)Letterwinners Returning 33Starters Returning Off.(8)/ Def. (8)/ Sp. (1)Lost Off. (3)/ Def.(3)

Returning Statistical LeadersRushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD C. Kern 7 31 3.0 1 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD C. Kern 16-5-0 52 31.2 1 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD C. Condon 33 338 10.2 3 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL J. Bobrowicz 32-39-71 0 0 3.5T. Bunkers 45-25-70 0 0 5.5

Team Information

Head Coach/QB Cory Sauter Alma Mater/Year: University of Minnesota ‘97Record at SMSU (Yrs.) 11-22 (3)Career Record (Yrs.) 11-22 (3)Football Office Phone (507) 537-6324 AssistantsDefensive Coordinator/DB Christian GuentherOffensive Coordinator/OL Jeremy DarveauSpecial Teams Coordinator/LB Anthony KerrDefensive Secondary Travis MokateRunning Backs Evan EastburnTE/Strength & Conditioning Grant MurrayWide Recievers Colin DulingAssistant LB Rob SchlaegerOffensive Assistant Caleb Heim


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

History

First Meeting 2012 Series Record 2-3 Current Streak 1W Stugart vs. SMSU 1-0 Sauter vs. USF 0-1

Series HistoryLast Meeting 2012Sioux Falls 41, SMSU 22


Winona State WarriorsOctober 12 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 1 p.m.

School Name Winona State University Location Winona, Minn. Founded 1858Enrollment 8,000Nickname WarriorsColors Purple and WhiteAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium (capacity) Verizon Wireless Stadium (5,000)Surface Turf President Dr. Scott OlsonDirector of Athletics Eric Schoh

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 5 Bemidji StateSept. 14 @ St. Cloud StateSept. 21 MSU MoorheadSept. 28 @ Minot StateOct. 5 Upper IowaOct. 12 @ Sioux FallsOct. 19 Wayne StateOct. 26 @ Minnesota StateNov. 2 @ SMSUNov. 9 AugustanaNov. 16 @ Concordia

Schedule / Results2012 Results (7-4 (7-3 NSIC)) Minnesota Crookston W, 58-6Minnesota Duluth L, 16-38Northern State W, 42-32U-Mary W, 32-23Upper Iowa W, 45-42Sioux Falls W, 10-9Wayne State W, 17-13Minnesota State L, 20-30SMSU W, 47-20Augustana W, 73-35Concordia-St. Paul W, 49-31Lindenwood W,41-21

Football Contact Grant Wall Address PO Box 5838 Winona, MN 55987 Email [email protected] Office Phone (507) 457-5576 Website www.winonastatewarriors.com

Sports Information

2012 Record 7-4Conference Finish 7-3 (3rd)Starters Returning/Lost Off. (6), Def. (5), Sp. (1)


Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD C. Ojika 59 407 6.5 3 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Teigland 341-208-12 2942 61.0 24 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD J. Mikes 18 442 24.6 6 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL M. Weaver 32-26-58 1 5.5 9.5 R. Gerts 25-25-50 0 2.5 7.0

Team Information

Head Coach Tom Sawyer Alma Mater/Year: Winona State ‘83 Record at WSU (Yrs.) 141-55 (17) Career Record (Yrs.) 141-55 (17)Football Office Phone (507) 457-5213 AssistantsCo-Def. Coordinator/LBs Dave Braun Co-Def. Coordinator/DBs Brian Curtin Co-Off. Coordinator/QBs Cameron KellerCo-Off. Coordinator/OL Tony Spencer Defensive Line/Special Team Zac Barton Assistant Coach/OLBs Ryan MarkgrafGraduate Assistant Keely FloodGraduate Assistant Nate Justice


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

History

First Meeting 2012 Series Record 0-1 Current Streak 1L Stugart vs. WSU 0-1 Sawyer vs. USF 1-0

Series HistoryLast Meeting 2012Winona State 10, USF 9

Concordia-St. Paul GoldenbearsOctober 19 • Sea Foam Stadium • St. Paul, Minn. • 11 a.m.

School Name Concordia University- St. Paul Location St. Paul, Minn. Founded 1893Enrollment 2,800Nickname Golden BearsColors Navy Blue & Vegas GoldAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium (capacity) Sea Foam Stadium (3,500)Surface Sprinturf President Rev. Thomas RiesDirector of Athletics Tom Rubbelke

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 7 Minot StateSept. 14 @ Bemidji StateSept. 21 St. Cloud StateSept. 28 @ MSU MoorheadOct. 5 Minnesota StateOct. 12 @ Upper IowaOct. 19 Sioux FallsOct. 26 @ Wayne StateNov. 2 @ AugustanaNov. 9 SMSUNov. 16 Winona State

Schedule / Results2012 Results (2-9 (2-9 NSIC)) U-Mary L, 26-32Minnesota Crookston W, 34-24#2 Minnesota Duluth L, 24-70Northern State L, 23-24#15 Minnesota State L, 10-30 Upper Iowa W, 35-6Sioux Falls L, 23-31Wayne State L, 21-48Augustana L, 27-35SMSU L, 28-35Winona State L, 31-49

Football Contact Josh Deer Address Taylor Center 175 Mankato, MN 56001 Email [email protected] Office Phone (651) 641-8893 Fax (651) 641-8767 Website www.cugoldenbears.com

Sports Information

2012 Record 2-9Conference Finish 2-9 (13th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost 48/44Starters Returning Off.(7)/Def. (10)/Sp. (4)Lost Off. (4)/Def.(1)/Sp. (2)


Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD T. Spears 173 885 5.1 4Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Peterson 377-191-20 2560 50.7 21 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD C. Smith 43 627 14.6 5 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL J. Halverson 52-53-105 0 4.0 14.5M. Willett 45-31-76 1 0

Team Information

Head Coach Ryan Williams Alma Mater/Year: North Dakota State ‘01 Record at MSU (Yrs.) 8-14 (2)Career Record (Yrs.) 8-14 (2)Football Office Phone (651) 603-6313 AssistantsDefensive Coordinator/DB Todd StropTight Ends/Running Backs Derek BranchDL/Special Teams Coordinator Sam CummingsOffensive Line Mike McHughGraduate Assistant/WR DP EymanGraduate Assistant/ILB Mike LaBoreCornerbacks Russell GaryGraduate Assistant/OLB Robby HubertyOL/Special Teams Assistant Josh ResenthalOffensive Assistant Lee Brecke


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

History

First Meeting 2012 Series Record 6-0 Current Streak 6W Stugart vs. CU 1-0 Williams vs. USF 0-1

Series HistoryLast Meeting 2012Sioux Falls 31Concordia-St. Paul 23

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Augustana VikingsOctober 26 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 6:30 p.m.

School Name Augustana College Location Sioux Falls, S.D. Founded 1860Enrollment 1,850Nickname VikingsColors Navy and GoldAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium (capacity) Kirkeby-Over Stadium (6,500)Surface FieldTurf President Rob OliverDirector of Athletics Bill Gross

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 7 MSU MoorheadSept. 14 @ Minot StateSept. 21 Bemidiji StateSept. 28 @ St. Cloud StateOct. 5 Wayne StateOct. 12 @ Minnesota StateOct. 19 Upper IowaOct. 26 @ Sioux FallsNov. 2 Concordia-St. PaulNov. 9 @ Winona StateNov. 16 SMSU

Schedule / Results2012 Results (5-6 (5-6 NSIC)) Northern State W, 35-14U-Mary L, 25-31Minnesota Crookston W, 61-0Minnesota Duluth L, 34-42Wayne State L, 27-31Minnesota State L, 14-52Upper Iowa W, 66-20Sioux Falls L, 31-32*Concordia-St. Paul W, 35-27Winona State L, 35-73SMSU W, 38-35

Football Contact Tim Evans Address 2001 S. Summit Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57197 Email [email protected] Office Phone (605) 274-4335 Fax (605) 274-5298 Website www.goaugie.com

Sports Information

2012 Record 5-6Conference Finish 5-6 (9th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost 45/15Starters Returning/Lost 15/9 Returning Statistical LeadersRushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD D. Newell 175 1090 6.2 11 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Heinrich 1-1-0 23 100.0 1 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD G. Gebhardt 56 795 14.2 7 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL T. Vanasek 43-42-85 3 2.0 6.5 N. Kirby 25-43-68 0 1.5 4.0

Team Information

Head Coach Jerry Olszewski Alma Mater/Year: Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘93Record at Augie (Yrs.) 0-0 (1st Season)Career Record (Yrs.) 32-18 (5)Football Office Phone (605) 274-5538 AssistantsDefensive Coordinator/DB Jake DickertWR/Recruiting Coordinator James SchrenkLB/Special Team Coordinator Brian BergstromOffensive Line Matt BaccoulisDefensive Line Kelly ScholtenRunning Backs Wesley LynchDefensive Backs Rob CarlisleTight Ends Chase KingStudent Assistants Sean Kelly Jake Weiss Core Petersen


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

History

First Meeting 1916 Series Record 3-18 Current Streak 1W Stugart vs. Augie 1-0 Olszewski vs. USF 0-0

Series HistoryLast Meeting 2012 USF 32, Augie 31

* Denotes Double Overtime Game


Upper Iowa PeacocksNovember 2 • Harms-Eischeid Stadium • Fayette, Iowa • 6 p.m.

School Name Upper Iowa University Location Fayette, Iowa Founded 1857Enrollment 990Nickname PeacocksColors Blue and WhiteAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium Harms-Eischeid Stadium (3500)Surface Sprinturf President Dr. Bill DuffyDirector of Athletics David Miller

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 6 @ CrookstonSept. 14 DuluthSept. 21 @ Northern StateSept. 28 U-MaryOct. 5 @ Winona StateOct. 12 ConcordiaOct. 19 @ Augustana Oct. 26 SMSUNov. 2 Sioux FallsNov. 9 @ Wayne StateNov. 16 Minnesota State

Schedule / Results2012 Results (2-9 (2-9 NSIC)) Bemidji State L, 23-25St. Cloud State L, 20-45MSU Moorhead W, 51-33Minot State W, 26-20Winona State L, 42-45Concordia-St. Paul L, 6-35Augustana L, 20-66SMSU L, 37-38Sioux Falls L, 41-54Wayne State L, 14-17Minnesota State L, 7-70

Football Contact Howie Thompson Email [email protected] Office Phone (563) 425-5307 Fax (563) 425-5334 Website www.upperiowaathletics.com

Sports Information

2012 Record 2-9Conference Finish 2-9 (13th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost 37/10Starters Returning 17Lost 5

Returning Statistical LeadersRushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD C. Jaeschke 72 309 4.9 3 Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD C. Jaeschke 395-221-13 2882 55.9 26 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD K. Hosch 58 1044 18.0 10 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL E. Douglas 62-45-107 0 0 3.5J. Andera 42-49-91 2 0 6.0

Team Information

Head Coach Tom Shea Alma Mater/Year: Dakota State Record at UIU (Yrs.) 10-36 (5)Career Record (Yrs.) 108-84-3 (20)Football Office Phone (563) 425-5313 AssistantsDefensive Coordinator/Linebackers Orv Otten Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Brian Frana Quarterbacks Jesse Montalto Wide Receivers Marty Higgins Running Backs Dave Barclay Wide Recievers Marty HigginsDefensive Backs Dan Lemke Defensive Line Justin Wyatt


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

History

First Meeting 2012 Series Record 1-0 Current Streak 1W Stugart vs. UIU 1-0 Shea vs. USF 0-1

Series HistoryLast Meeting 2012USF 54, Upper Iowa 41


Minnesota State MavericksNovember 9 • Bob Young Field • Sioux Falls, S.D. • 1 p.m.

School Name Minnesota State University, Mankato Location Mankato, Minn. Founded 1868Enrollment 15,408Nickname MavericksColors Purple and GoldAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium (capacity) Blakelee Stadium (7,000)Surface Natural Grass President Dr. Richard DavenportDirector of Athletics Kevin Buisman

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 7 @ U-MarySept. 14 CrookstonSept. 21 @ DuluthSept. 28 Northern StateOct. 5 @ ConcordiaOct. 12 AugustanaOct. 19 @ SMSUOct. 26 Winona StateNov. 2 Wayne StateNov. 9 @ Sioux FallsNov. 16 Upper Iowa

Schedule / Results2012 Results (13-1 (11-0 NSIC)) Minot State W, 44-10Bemidji State W, 38-10St. Cloud State W, 25-21Concordia St. Paul W, 30-10Augustana W, 52-14SMSU W, 34-31Winona State W, 30-20Wayne State W, 42-35Sioux Falls W, 27-13NW Missouri State W, 38-35Missouri Western State W, 17-10Valdosta State L, 19-35

Football Contact Nick Burns Address Taylor Center 175 Mankato, MN 56001 Email [email protected] Office Phone (507) 389-5780 Fax (507) 389-1923 Website www.msumavericks.com

Sports Information

2012 Record 13-1Conference Finish 11-0 (1st)Letterwinners Returning/Lost 52/14Starters Returning Off.(10)/Def. (9)/Sp. (2)Lost Off. (2)/Def.(3)/Sp. (0)


Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD C. Thomas 156 938 5.8 10

Team Information

Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD J. Wolf 119-205-5 1755 58.0 13 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD K. Riggot 32 540 16.9 3 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL K. Fleigle 35-38-73 0 2.0 8.5I. Kolstad 28-30-58 1 2.0 8.5

Head Coach Aaron KeenAlma Mater/Year: Washington University (Mo.) ‘94 Record at MSU (Yrs.) 13-1 (2)Career Record (Yrs.) 36-28 (7)Football Office Phone (507) 389-1072 Assistants Defensive Coordinator/LB Joe Klanderman Defensive Backs/Recruiting Brian Bell Offensive Line Jason Eck Defensive Line/Special Teams Ron PlanzTightends John KersbergenDefensive Ends Bryan SchmidTailbacks Kevin SangerWide Recievers Jon Daniel


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

History

First Meeting 2012 Series Record 1-2 Current Streak 1L Stugart vs. WSC 0-1 Keen vs. USF 1-0

Series HistoryLast Meeting 2012 Minnesota State 27Sioux Falls 13


Wayne State WildcatsNovember 16 • Bob Cunningham Field • Wayne, Neb. • 1p.m.

School Name Wayne State College Location Wayne, Neb. Founded 1910Enrollment 3,700Nickname WildcatsColors Black and GoldAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceStadium (capacity) Bob Cunningham Field (3,500)Surface Natural Grass President Curt FryeDirector of Athletics Mike Powicki

General Information

2013 Schedule Sept. 7 @ Northern StateSept. 14 U-Mary-Sept. 21 @ Crookston Sept. 28 Duluth Oct. 5 @ Augustana Oct. 12 SMSUOct. 19 @ Winona State Oct. 26 ConcordiaNov. 2 @Minnesota State Nov. 9 Upper Iowa Nov. 16 Sioux Falls

Schedule / Results2012 Results (6-5 (6-5 NSIC)) @ MSU Moorhead W, 49-6Minot State W, 20-6@ Bemidji State W, 20-17St. Cloud State L, 19-24Augustana W, 31-27Southwest Minnesota L, 24-40Winona State L, 13-17@ Concordia-St. Paul W, 48-21Minnesota State L, 34-42@ Upper Iowa W, 17-14@ Sioux Falls L, 14-24

Football Contact Mike Grosz Address 1111 Main Street Wayne, Nebraska 68787 Email [email protected] Office Phone (402) 375-7326 Fax (402) 375-7271 Website www.wscwildcats.com

Sports Information

2011 Record 6-5Conference Finish 6-5 (8th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost 37/16Starters Returning Off.(9)/ Def. (8)Lost Off. (2)/ Def.(3)


Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD C. Davidson 178 949 4.9 7

Team Information

Passing A-C-I Yds Pct. TD N. Most 188-95-10 1302 50.5 10 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD A. Stark 28 584 20.9 5 Tackles S-A-T INT SACKS TFL A. Pomajzl 63-33-96 4 0 3N. Monzu 24-33-57 0 0 4.5

Head Coach Dan McLaughlin Alma Mater/Year: Bellevue College ‘82Record at WSC (Yrs.) 52-38 (9)Career Record (Yrs.) 52-38 (9)Football Office Phone (402) 375-7315 AssistantsOffensive Coordinator/QB John McMenaminDefensive Coordinator Mike AldrichSpecial Teams Coordinator/DL Scott McLaughlin Wide Recievers Logan MastersGraduate Assistant/DB Zak PfefferGraduate Assistant/LB Thomas WellsGraduate Assistant/OL Dave VolkGraduate Assistant/TE Derek Edholm


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

History

First Meeting 2012 Series Record 1-0 Current Streak 1W Stugart vs. WSC 1-0 McLaughlin vs. USF 0-1

Series HistoryLast Meeting 2012USF 24, WSU 14

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

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

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Ritter fumbled on Carroll’s next drive, and defensive lineman Drew DeGroot (Doon, Iowa) picked it up and raced 30 untouched yards to the end zone to cap the scoring with 2:44 remaining. The touchdown was DeGroot’s second of the season. Carroll’s final drive fittingly ended on an interception by junior safety Trevor Holleman — his third of the postsea-son — (New Holland, S.D.) in the final minute. In the biggest game of the year, the Cougars played their most disciplined. USF came into the contest maligned by penalties, having been flagged 126 times for 1,162 yards. Saturday they had three penalties for 15 yards, including no infractions in the first half. Most importantly, Sioux Falls committed zero turnovers in the game. The USF defense, which led the nation in every major statistical category in 2008, allowed just 83 points all season, a new school record.

Rome, Ga.- Behind nearly impeccable execution in all three phases of the game, the No. 2-ranked University of Sioux Falls football team won its second national championship in three years and its third in school history by defeating No. 1 Carroll College, 23-7, Saturday afternoon in Rome, Ga. The Cougars scored a touchdown on offense, defense and special teams in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,500 at Bar-ron Stadium. The victory marked the first win in four attempts against Carroll, who won five of the previous six national cham-pionships, including a 17-9 win over Sioux Falls in the 2007 NAIA Football National Championship game in Savannah, Tenn. USF opened the scoring with a 24-yard field goal by senior Matt Lindgren (Clark, S.D.) after beginning the drive on its own 43. The Cougars moved the ball primarily through the efforts of junior quarterback Lorenzo Brown (Bristol, Conn.). He had two runs of 15 yards and another of 10 with a 15-yard completion to senior back Erik Cimpl (Dante, S.D.) to get inside the Carroll 10 before the drive stalled and USF had to settle for three points. Sioux Falls special teams made the first big play of the game. After Carroll’s first drive of the second quarter ended deep in its own territory, USF called for the punt block. Kyle Cum-mings (Buffalo, Wyo.) came through, and Joe Moen (Cheyenne, Wyo.) recovered and dove into the end zone with 3:16 left in the first quarter for a 10-0 Cougar advantage. The game remained 10-0 until the fourth quarter when Brown found sophomore wide receiver Jon Ryan (Watertown, S.D.) down the left sideline on a go route. Ryan evaded a de-fender and sprinted into the end zone for a 54-yard touchdown pass. USF attempted to tie an NAIA record with eight shutouts, but Travis Browne reeled in a 39-yard touchdown on a post pat-tern from freshman quarterback Matt Ritter with 6:15 to go in the game, cutting the deficit to 17-7. Defensively, Sioux Falls squashed any possibility of a comeback. On Carroll’s ensuing drive following the touchdown, Tyler Newman (Aberdeen, S.D.) picked off Ritter’s first-down pass. It was the first-career interception for the senior linebacker.


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

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


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

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


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

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

RIGGS INDUCTED INTO NAIA HALL-OF-FAME

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

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

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

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Season Game AveragePoints 775 (2009)* 80 (vs. Concordia (Neb.) (2009)) 51.7 (2009)Rushing Offense 3,842 (2009) 488 (vs. Midland Lutheran; 2004) 332.6 (2004)Pass Offense 4,144 yards (1996) 457 (vs. Nebraska Wesleyan; 1996) 296 (1996)Total Offense 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)Offensive Touchdowns 86 (1996)Rushing Touchdowns 44 (1998) Passing Touchdowns 57 (1996)First Downs by Rushing 176 (2008) First Downs by Passing 155 (2003)Offensive 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 YearPoints 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 Offense 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

SEASON RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS TOP-10Passing Yards Name Yards Att. Comp. Pct. TD1. 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. Taylor Perkins (‘11-’12) 3,500 479 269 56.2 379. Jay Eidsness (‘92-’94) 3,149 451 226 50.1 2210. Eric Eidsness (‘89-’91) 2,650 443 178 40.1 15

Passing Touchdowns Name Year TDs1. 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. Taylor Perkins (‘11-’12) 379. Jay Eidsness (‘91-’94) 2210. Isaac Miller (‘98-’00) 18

Receptions Name Year Rec.1. Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) 2912. Kalen DeBoer (‘93-’96) 2343. Trey Erickson (‘04-’07) 1514. Alex Anderson (‘07- ‘10) 1375. Josiah Fenceroy (‘04-’07) 1316. Jon Ryan (‘07- ‘10) 1187. Zach Rutten (‘97-’01) 1068. Travis Krant (‘96-’98) 1049. Michael Warren (‘03-’06) 10310. Todd Peterson (’85-’88) 97

Rushing 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. Kristian Porter (‘08-’12) 2,081 353 5.910. Kevin Moser (‘83-’84) 2,016 431 4.7

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


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Scoring Name TD FG PAT Points1. David Ruter (‘95-’98) 85 0 4 5182. Braden Wieking (‘09-’12) 0 52 237 393 3. Mike Dvoracek (‘03-’06) 64 0 0 3844. Nick Kortan (‘99-’02) 63 0 0 3785. Matt Lingren (‘05-’08) 0 236 41 3596. Dusty Hovorka (‘03-’06) 58 1 0 3507. Terry Austin (‘92-’95) 52 7 0 3268. Braden Wieking (‘09- Pres.) 0 36 201 309 9. Ryan Lowmiller (‘06-’09) 50 0 0 30010. Jim Pehringer (‘87-’90) 49 2 0 298

Total Touchdowns Name TDs1.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. Taylor Perkins (‘11-’12) 428.Kalen DeBoer (‘93-’96) 399.Trey Erickson (‘04-’07) 36

Interceptions Name No. Yards Ret. Avg.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 Sacks Name Sacks1.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

Kicking Name FG PAT Points1. Braden Wieking (‘09-’12) 52 237 3932. Matt Lingren (‘05-’08) 41 236 359 3.TC Fraser (‘02-’04) 44 163 2954.Michael Kuiper (‘94-97) 14 172 2145.Matt Kuiper (‘98-’01) 11 120 1536.Steve Young (‘80-’83) 14 75 1177.Aaron Beavers (‘85-’88) 13 63 102

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

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

All-Time Records

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

In his five years as the head coach at Sioux Falls (2004-09), Kalen DeBoer won four Great Plains Athletic Conference Cham-pionships, three National Champi-onships, 50-straight home games and 29-straight games overall over his last two seasons. That winning streak was the longest in the na-tion at any level in college football at the time. He coached two NAIA National Player’s of the Year in quarterbacks Lorenzo Brown (2009) and Chad Cavender (2007).

COACHING HISTORY

Coach of the Year2002 Bob Young, GPAC2003 Bob Young, GPAC2006 Kalen DeBoer, GPAC & AFCA/NAIA2007 Kalen DeBoer, GPAC2008 Kalen DeBoer, AFCA/NAIA2009 Kalen DeBoer, GPAC & AFCA/NAIA2012 Jed Stugart, Liberty Mutual COY Finalist

COUGARS IN THE PROSRick Danmeier Sioux Falls College, 1972-1975; Minnesota Vikings, 1977-1982 White Bear Lake, Minn. native Rick Danmeier came to Sioux Falls College in 1972 and enjoyed a distinguished career. Danmeier became the program’s first player to take an NFL snap. In 1977 Danmeier signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings and led the team in scoring for all five seasons. He finished career with 70 field goals and 154 extra points made, kicked a career long of 47 yards. Danmeier still ranks sixth on the Vikings all-time scoring list with 364 points.

Brian Hansen Sioux Falls College, 1980-1983; Washington Redskins, New York Jets, Cleveland Brown, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, 1984-1999. Hawarden, Iowa native Brian Hansen joined the Sioux Falls College football team in the fall of 1980 and put together an outstanding career as the SFC place kicker and punter. Hansen remains the only player in school history to be drafted, taken in the ninth round of the 1984 draft. During his 15 year NFL career Hansen played for five teams, averaging 42.3 yards per punt, downing 152 punts inside the 20 yard line and booting a career long of 73 yards. He also threw for a 11 yard touchdown while with the Cleveland Browns in 1991. Hansen currently is the South Dakota state director of the Fellowship of Christian Ath-letes (FCA) and resides in Sioux Falls.

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

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92 COUGAR FOOTBALL • ALL-AMERICANS

1982 Brian Hansen – K1989 Tony Rowe – DB1995 Phil Porter – DB1996 Kurtiss Riggs – QB Kalen DeBoer – WR Jeremy Gardner – TE1997 Andy Harold - OL1998 David Ruter – RB Monte Love – OL1999 Jeremy Klaassen – TE Matt Dormann – DB2002 Nick Kortan – RB T.C. Fraser – K Darin Martyna – DL Leo Fenceroy – DB2004 Vinnie Olson – OL Dusty Hovorka – WR T.C Fraser - K2005 Dusty Hovorka – WR Mike Dvoracek – RB

NAIA First Team All-American (38)2006 Dusty Hovorka – WR Chad Cavender – QB Mike Dvoracek – RB Trey Erickson – ATH2007 Chad Cavender - QB Trey Erickson – ATH Josiah Fenceroy – TE Letarius Lee – DL2008 T.J. Wendt – OL Lorenzo Brown – ATH Demetrius Washington – LB Trevor Holleman – DB2009 Lorenzo Brown- QB Kyle Staudt- OL TJ Wendt- OL Mike Hartley- DL Trevor Holleman- DB 2010 Jon Ryan- WR

NAIA Second Team All-American (27)1981 Brian Hansen – K Steve Leary – OL1982 Bruce Monforte – OL 1988 Bob Booth – LB1994 Shawn Bryant – OL1995 Andy Harold – OL 1996 Andy Harold – OL Phil Porter – DB1997 David Ruter – RB Don Hilsenroth – LB Phil Porter – DB1998 Jason Grenevitch – OL 2001 B.J. Boom – LB Leo Fenceroy – DB Darin Martyna – DL2002 Donte Coleman – DL Brad Lupkes – OL

2003 Mike Hockett – DB2004 Mike Dvoracek – RB Curtis Eben – LB Mike Boen – P2008 Shawn Flanangan – OL Mike Hartley - DL2009 Ryan Lowmiller- RB Braden Wieking- K2010 Brandon Koolstra- DL Dominic Studzinski- LB

NAIA Honorable Mention All-American (28)1998 Monte Love2000 Dan Boyle - DL Jeremy Klaassen - TE2001 Nick Kortan - RB Dax Michelena - QB Zach Rutten - WR Brad Lupkes - OL Dan Boyle - DL 2002 Brent Schmeichel - DB2003 Jon Burckhardt-QB Curtis Eben-LB T.C. Fraser-K2004 Tom Grogan - OL

Ronnie McDougle - DB2005 Kyle Dreckman - DL2006 Zach Campbell - OL Josiah Fenceroy - TE Jason Glasco - DB Dan DeJong - LB Letarius Lee - DL Adam Paulson - LB2007 Brady Schwebach - OL T.J. Wendt - OL Darren Quaile - DL Trevor Holleman - DB Matt Lindgren - K

2008 Ryan Lowmiller - RB Marlon Lobban - LB 2010 Dan Schmiechl- DB Jon Eastman- QB Kyle Wasson, OL Braden Wieking, K/P Adam Lopez, DB

ALL-AMERICANS

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

NATIONAL AWARDS2002 Nick Kortan Running back Nick Kortan was the first Cougar to earn the NAIA Player of the Year Award. The Tabor, S.D. native rushed for 1,606 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry, and 21 touchdowns during his senior season at USF. Kortan added 16 receptions for 205 yards and a touchdown dur-ing USF’s 12-1 season, that included a GPAC title and a run to the semi-finals in the NAIA play-offs. Kortan was also named a NAIA Daktronics Scholar Athlete. Kortan amassed 4,331 rushing yards and 63 total touchdowns during his four year career at USF.

2007 Chad Cavender Quarterback Chad Cavender earned USF’s second NAIA Player of the Year award after a spectacular senior season in 2007. Cavender was also the 2007 GPAC Offensive Player of the Year and a unanimous All-American. The Redding, Calif. native accounted for 3,409 passing yards, completing 66% of his passes, and 26 touchdowns to just nine interceptions. Cavender added 206 yards rushing and eight touchdowns during the Cougar’s 13-1 season in 2007. Cav-ender orchestrated one of the NAIA’s top offenses that resulted in USF capturing the 2007 GPAC crown and run all the way to the NAIA National Title game. Cavender accumulated 7,476 yards of total offense and scored 76 touchdowns during his two year career at USF.

2009 Lorenzo Brown Quarterback Lorenzo Brown had one of the most decorated seasons in Cougar history during his senior season in 2009. The Bristol, Conn. native led USF to their second straight na-tional title, posting a 15-0 record that included wins over NCAA Division I-FCS University of North Dakota and a 25-22 win over Lindenwood University in the NAIA National Championship game. The second straight undefeated season gave Brown a 29-0 career record at USF. In addition to receiving the program’s third NAIA Player of the Year Award, Brown was named the 2009 GPAC Offensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous First Team All-American selection. Brown threw for 3,221 yards, completing 68% of his passes, and 40 touchdowns to only six interceptions. He led the NAIA with a 190.5 pass efficiency rating and was the Cougar’s second leading rusher with 844 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and scored an additional 16 touchdowns. In just two years at USF, Brown totaled 6,982 yards of total offense and reached the end zone 95 times.

2010 Jon Ryan Wide receiver Jon Ryan became the fourth player in the University of Sioux Falls football program history to be named the NAIA Player of the Year in 2010. In his award winning season, Ryan lead USF in all receiving statistical categories and broke the NAIA record for touchdown receptions in a season with 24 scores. The Watertown, S.D., native averaged 17.7 yards on 81 receptions, accumulating 1,430 yards. Ryan ranks second all-time in school history with 52 career touchdown catches, third with 199 receptions and second with 3,458 receiving yards in four years. He was named the 2010 GPAC Offensive Player of the Year, is a two-time first team all-conference selection and was also named to the 2010 American Football Coaches Association All-America Team.

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2012 Robert Virgil – S Braden Wieking – K

Don Hansen All-American

Don Hansen All-Region2012 Robert Virgil (1st) S Jeremiah Oates (2nd) WR Carrington Hanna (3rd) WR

BSN All-America Team

CoSIDA Academic All-American

Fred MItchell Finalist

Daktronics All-Region 3 Team

2012 Robert Virgil (2nd) DB Braden Wieking (3rd) K Nick Bonte (HM) LB

2012 Carrington Hanna-WR

2012 Braden Wieking

2012 Robert Virgil-DB

CoSIDA Academic All-District2012 Carrington Hannah-WR

2009 Lorenzo Brown, Offensive Player of the Year Trevor Holleman, Defensive Player of the Year2010 Jon Ryan, Offensive Player of the Year

College Fanz Sports Network Player of the Year

GPAC Player of the Year2001 Dax Michelena2002 Nick Kortan2007 Chad Cavender2009 Lorenzo Brown, Offensive Player of the Year Trevor Holleman, Defensive Player of the Year2010 Jon Ryan, Offensive Player of the Year

NATIONAL AWARDS

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

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ALL-CONFERENCE (since 1998)1998 SDIC1st Team David Ruter -RB Jason Grenevitch - OL Eric Struck - OL Matt Dormann - DB Ryan Rollinger - DB Mat Ornerlas - LB Monte Love - DL Joe Ford - KR2nd Team Jim Nelson - FB Travis Kant Jeremy Klaassen - TE Matt Kuiper - K Travis Bussa Paul Pribyl HM Jeremy DeCurtins Marv Smoot Kelly King - P Mike Marra - LB1999 GPAC1st Team Don Strother - OL Isaac Miller - RB Jeremy Klaassen - TE Derek Oldert - WR Bill Bosler - DL Dan Boyle -DL BJ Boom - LB Matt Dormann - DB2nd Team Eric Struck - OL Chad Birger - OL Jim Nelson - LB Nathan Schmeltzer - LB Jack Oliver - LB Kelly King - P Honorable Mention Jon Sandholm - TE Mike Marra - LB Dane Starbuck - DB Ganna Mboob - SP 2000 GPAC 1st Team Zach Rutten - WR Jeremy Klaassen - TE Dan Boyle - DL BJ Boom - LB2nd Team Dax Michelena - QB Eric Struck - OL Zach Campbell - OL Ganna Mboob - D Darin Martyna - DL Matt Dormann - DB

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

Duane Lunne -DL Josh Childress - DL Curtis Eben - LB Mike Hockett - DB T.C. Fraser - K2nd Team Dusty Hovorka - WR Grant Brecher-WR John Southwick-TE Nick Fulton-OL Derek DeGeest-DL Ronnie McDougle-DBHM Dan Durrett - DL Nick Geelan - DB Rob Van Egdom - FB Kyle Dreckman - DL Jason Appel - LB Ryan Simmons - RB2004 GPAC 1st Team Mike Dvoracek - RB Dusty Hovorka - WR John Southwick - TE Vinnie Olson - OL Josh Childress - DL Curtis Eben - LB Ronnie McDougle - DB T.C. Fraser - K Mike Boen - P2nd Team Joe Wright - QB Tom Grogan - OLHM Charles Johnson - WR Kyle Dreckman - DL Jason Appel - LB Trent Herda - DB Jason Glasco - DB Josh Veurink - DB Chris Wrich - DB 2005 GPAC 1st Team Mike Dvoracek - RB Dusty Hovorka - WR Zach Campbell - OL Kyle Dreckman - DL Justin Oswald - DB2nd Team Nick Bear - DL Jake Spade - LB HM Joe Wright - QB Trey Erickson - RB Josiah Fenceroy - TE Darren Quaile - DL Letarius Lee - DL Dan DeJong - DB Adam Paulson - LB

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96 COUGAR FOOTBALL • ALL-CONFERENCE

2005 Continued HM Drew Anderson - P Michael Warren - WR Jason Glasco - DB2006 GPAC1st Team Mike Dvoracek - RB Dusty Hovorka - WR Zach Campbell - OL Chad Cavender- QB Josiah Fenceroy- TE Letarius Lee - DL Jason Glasco - DB Adam Paulson - LB 2nd Team Trey Erickson - WR/RS Brady Schwebach - OL Darren Quaile - DL Dan DeJong - LBHM Kyle Dreckman - DL Josh Veurink - DB Matt Miller - LB Michael Warren - WR Blake Klinsing - OL 2007 GPAC1st Team Chad Cavender - QB Josiah Fenceroy - TE Erik Cimpl - RB Trey Erickson - SLOT T.J. Wendt - OL Brady Schwebach - OL Letarius Lee - DL Darren Quaile - DL Trevor Holleman - DB Matt Lindgren - K2nd Team Ryan Lowmiller - RB Alex Anderson - WR Dan Moe - DL Tyler Lodermeier - DB Trey Erickson - PRSHM Demetrius Washington-LB Rob Tiff - LB Jon Ryan - WR Blake Klinsing - OL Drew Anderson - P 2008 GPAC 1st Team Ryan Lowmiller - RB TJ Wendt - OL Shawn Flanagan - OL Mike Hartley - DL Demetrius Washington - LB Marlon Lobban - LB Trevor Holleman - DB

2nd Team Lorenzo Brown - QB Alex Anderson - WR Kyle Staudt - OL Erik Cimpl - SLOT Brandon Koolstra - DL Nick Benedetto - DB Matt Lindgren - KHM Tyler Newman - LB Dan Schmeichel - LB 2009 GPAC1st Team Lorenzo Brown - QB Ryan Lowmiller - RB Jon Ryan - WR Scott LeBrun - TE Kyle Staudt - OL TJ Wendt - OL Mike Hartley - DL Brandon Koolstra - DL Mike Hartley - DL Dominic Studzinski - LB Trevor Holleman -DB Lavell Jackson - PR2nd Team Casey Peters - OL Drew DeGroot - DL Marlon Lobban - LB Andrew Schoenfelder -DBHM Dan Schmeichel - DB Braden Wieking - K Cody Cavender - DB Alex Anderson - WR Kyle Wasson - OL Travis Beaver - OL2010 GPAC 1st Team Jon Eastman - QB Jon Ryan - WR Kyle Wasson - OL Brandon Koolstra - DL Dominic Studzinski- LB Dan Schmeichel - DB2nd Team Chevon Walker - RB Casey Peters - OL Antonio Turner - DL Nick Bonte - LB Adam Lopez - DBHM Alex Anderson - WR Jordan Carlson - DL Eric Anderson - LB Angelo Pree - DB Braden Wieking - K/P Michael Hicks - PR Joe Moen - DB Kristian Porter - RB

Austin VanHove - TE Jordan Taylor - RB2011 Dakota Transition*1st Team Taylor Perkins- QB Jordan Taylor- RB Spenser Sailors- TE Michael Hicks - WR/RS. Erick Marquez- OL Casey Peters- OL Jared Vlotho- OL Jameel Medlock- DL Nick Bonte- LB Matt White- LB Robert Virgil- DB Braden Wieking- P/K2nd Team Jeremiah Oates- WR Sam Dooyema-OL Royce Culp- DL Brandon Andersen- LB Eric Anderson- LB Michael Frericks- DB Angelo Pree- DB2012 NSIC1st Team Jeremiah Oates-WR Nicke Bonte-LB Robert Virgil-DB2nd Team Carrington Hanna-WR Erick Marques-OL Eric Anderson-LB Jameel Medlock-DL Braden Wieking-KHM Taylor Perkings-QB Jared Vlotho-OL Matt White-LB Michael Tolkamp-DL Braden Wieking-P

*USF competed independent of a conference due to transition to NCAA in 2011

ALL-CONFERENCE CONTINUED

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Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (2012- present) Members: Augustana Bemidji State Concordia-St. Paul Minnesota, Crookston Minnesota Duluth MSU MoorheadMinnesota State Minot State Northern State Southwest MinnesotaSt. Cloud State University of Mary University of Sioux Falls Upper Iowa Wayne State Winona State

Great Plains Athletic Conference (2000- 2010) Members: Briar Cliff Concordia Dana Dakota Wesleyan Doane Dordt HastingsMidland Morningside Mount Marty Nebraska Wesleyan Northwestern University of Sioux Falls * Nine Conference Titles

CONFERENCE AFFILIATIONS

South Dakota- Iowa Athletic Conference (1992-2000) Members: Black Hills Dakota StateDakota WesleyanDordtHuron College (closed mid 90’s) Mt. MartySouth Dakota TechUniversity of Sioux Falls * Six Conference Titles

South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (1978-1992) Members: Black Hills Dakota State Dakota WesleyanHuron CollegeSouth Dakota Springfield South Dakota TechYankton (Closed 1984)Sioux Falls College * Four Conference Titles

South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (1978-1992) Members: Black Hills Dakota State Dakota WesleyanHuron CollegeSouth Dakota Springfield South Dakota TechYankton (Closed 1984)Sioux Falls College * Four Conference Titles

Tri-State Conference Part Two (1971-1978) Members: Bethel CollegeConcordia St PaulNorthwesternSioux Falls CollegeWestmarYankton

Tri-State Conference (1960-1971) Members: Concordia (Neb.)Dana (Neb.)Midland (Neb.)Northwestern (Iowa)Westmar (Iowa)Yankton Sioux Falls College

South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (1922-1960) Members: Black Hills (Western Normal)Dakota Wesleyan (General Beadle)Dakota State HuronNorthernSouth Dakota TechSouthern State (Southern Normal)Sioux Falls CollegeYankton

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

Each summer, former University of Sioux Falls football players, coaches and friends participate in the annual Rowe/Hinkel golf tournament in Sheridan, Wyoming. Dollars raised at the event benefit the USF football program.

2000 Matt Dormann2001 Nathan Schmeltzer2002 Nick Kortan2003 Mike Hockett & Derrick Webb2004 Sean Johnson & Tom Grogan2005 Jake Spade & Joe Wright2006 Dan DeJong & Trey Erickson2007 Darren Quaile & Blake Klinsing2008 Doug Carlson & Matt Lindgren2009 Drew DeGroot & Scott LeBrun2010 Dan Schmeichel and Spencer Sailors2011 Brandon Andersen & Casey Peters2012 Kristian Porter & Brett Jensen2013 Sam Dooyema & Tyler Swanson

Rowe/Hinkel Award Recepients

2000 B.J. Boom2001 B.J. Boom Leo Fenceroy Darin Martyna2002 Leo Fenceroy Darin Martyna2003 Mike Hockett Curtis Eben Duane Lunne2004 Curtis Eben Ronnie McDougle2005 Justin Oswald2006 Adam Paulson Jason Glasco2007 Trevor Holleman2008 Trevor Holleman2009 Trevor Holleman2010 Dominic Studzinski2011 Nick Bonte2012 Robert Virgil

1985 Russ Stewart1986 Bob Booth1987 Jerry Muston1988 Jerry Muston1990 Lamont Carrington1991 Lamont Carrington1992 Ralph Duke1993 Chad Behrend1994 Scott Ebert Travis Dumke1995 Scott Davis1996 Travis Dumke Ray Smith Larry Wison1997 Don Hilsenroth Chuck Morrell1998 Ryan Rollinger Paul Pribyl1999 Jack

1983 Kevin Moser1985 Mark Messman1986 Mark Duffek1987 Ed Koester1988 Jim Pehringer1990 Jim Pehringer1991 Greg Maras1992 Lamont Carrington1993 Jay Eidsness1994 Terry Austin1995 Kurtiss Riggs1996 Kurtiss Riggs1997 David Ruter1998 David Ruter1999 Isaac Miller2000 Jeremy Klassen2001 Nick Kortan2002 Nick Kortan2003 Jon Burchardt Mike Hockett2004 Curtis Eben2005 Mike Dvoracek2006 Chad Cavender2007 Chad Cavender2008 Lorenzo Brown2009 Lorenzo Brown2010 Jon Ryan 2011 Nick Bonte2012 Nick Bonte

MVP1985 Joel Huber1986 Marc Martini1987 Todd Peterson1988 Jim Pehringer1990 Jim Pehringer1991 Todd Heiden1992 Jay Eidsness1993 Jason Oswald1994 Jason Oswald1995 Kalen DeBoer1996 Kalen DeBoer Andy Harold Davåid Ruter1997 David Ruter1998 David Ruter1999 Derek Oldert2000 Zach Rutten2001 Nick Kortan Dax Michelena Zach Rutten2002 Nick Kortan Glen Thomas2003 Jon Burchardt2004 Mike Dvoracek Dusty Horvorka2005 Dusty Hovorka2006 Dusty Hovorka Mike Dvoracek2007 Chad Cavender2008 Lorenzo Brown2009 Lorenzo Brown2010 Jon Eastman2011 Jeremiah Oates

MVP- Offense MVP- Defense

2005 Nick Bear Kyle Dreckman2006 Letarius Lee2007 Latarius Lee Dan Moe Darren Quaile2008 Brandon Koolstra2009 Mike Hartley

2005 Zach Campbell2006 Brady Schwebach2007 Brady Schwebach2008 Shawn Flanagan2009 TJ Wendt

Outstanding Defensive Lineman

Outstanding Offensive Lineman

2002 Curtis Eben2003 Grant Brecher Trent Herda2004 Mike Dvoracek Brady Schwebach Letarius Lee2005 Justin Oswald Steve Seivert Blake Klinsing2006 Trey Erickson2007 Rob Tiff2008 Casey Peters Dan Schmeichel20092010 Dominic Studzinski2011 Sam Dooyema Jameel Medlock2012 Derek Delaney

1983 Joel Huber1985 Dan Wheeler1986 Rick Zimmer1987 Jim Schroeder1988 Wade Roelfsema1990 Jon Gesling1991 Steve Kostal Jay Eidsness1992 Chuck Huntimer1993 Shawn Bryant1994 Travis Eldridge1995 Travis Eldridge1996 Rob Shaw1997 Erick Struck Mat Ornelas1998 Dan Boyle1999 Isaac Miller2000 Brad Carstens2001 Rex Metzger Mike Hockett Josh Gillen

Most Improved Player

1999 Rob Kessler2000 Brent Schmeichel2001 Brent Schmeichel2002 T.C. Fraser2003 Chris Wrich2004 Chris Wrich Mike Boen T.C. Fraser2005 Ross Cimpl2006 Trey Erickson2007 Rob Tiff2008 Drew Anderson2009 Braden Wieking2010 Braden Wieking 2011 Michael Hicks2012 Braden Wieking

1983 Brian Hansen1985 Butch Carter1986 Alan Hansen Jon Hudson1987 Alan Hansen1988 Aaron Beavers1990 Ron Hayes1991 Scott Kortemeyer1992 Brian Brooks1993 Larry Wilson1994 Chris Snyder1995 Chris Snyder1996 Travis Krant Jason Yurkovich1997 Jim Nelson Zach Rutten1998 Ryan Swanstrom Jim Nelson

Special Teams Player of the Year

TEAM AWARDS

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Athletics

USF ALL-TIME RESULTS

OPPONENT USF OPPSouth Dakota 0 33

1902 0-1-0

OPPONENT USF OPPHuron 9 24

1911 0-1-0

OPPONENT USF OPPDakota Wesleyan 0 6Pipestone Indians 41 0 41 6

1915 1-1-0

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

1916 3-2-2

OPPONENT USF OPPDakota Wesleyan 0 0Huron 14 27Yankton 0 0 14 27

1917 0-1-2

OPPONENT USF OPPDakota Wesleyan 6 16Yankton 0 20 26 36

1919 0-2-0

OPPONENT USF OPPSouth Dakota 0 64Huron 0 16Columbus College 28 0 28 80

1920 1-2-0

OPPONENT USF OPPDakota Wesleyan 0 16

1921 0-1-0

OPPONENT USF OPPAugustana 10 13SDSM&T 0 39Huron 0 12Buena Vista 0 52Columbus College 0 20Northern Normal 0 20Yankton 0 21 10 177

1922 0-7-0

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

1923 0-5-0

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

1924 1-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPPMadison 0 10Yankton 0 10Augustana 0 10 0 30

1925 0-3-0

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

1926 0-6-0

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

1927 3-4-0

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

1928 3-1-2

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

1929 2-2-3

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

1930 0-7-1

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

1931 3-3-1

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

1932 2-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPPEstherville JC 20 0Yankton 19 0Huron 0 0Dakota Wesleyan 18 15Southern 19 0Northern 13 0Eastern 13 0Augustana 6 20 108 35

1934 6-1-1

OPPONENT USF OPPFt Dodge 12 7Estherville 0 6SDSM&T 12 6Yankton 12 0Black Hills 7 14Southern 13 0Dakota Wesleyan 0 25Augustana 13 39 69 97

1935 4-4-0

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

1936 0-7-1

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

1937 4-4-0

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

1938 1-7-0

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

1939 2-6-0

OPPONENT USF OPPBuena Vista 0 6Eastern Normal 30 0Dakota Wesleyan 0 8Huron 33 12Northern 7 12Yankton 0 14Augustana 6 25Western Union 6 32 82 109

1940 2-6-0

OPPONENT USF OPPSouthern 0 13Western Union 0 33Yankton 0 33Dakota Wesleyan 0 32Huron 0 0 0 111

1946 0-4-1

OPPONENT USF OPPGeneral Beadle 20 0Western Union 6 26Yankton 0 0Southern 13 7Dakota Wesleyan 0 46Huron 0 68 39 147

1947 2-3-1

OPPONENT USF OPPGeneral Beadle 0 0Worthington 6 28Bethel 25 12Huron 0 40Yankton 0 32Dakota Wesleyan 6 38Southern 0 36Westmar 7 12 44 198

1948 1-6-1

OPPONENT USF OPPGeneral Beadle 26 12Worthington 2 28Hastings 0 37Huron 6 31Southern 20 49Dakota Wesleyan 6 33Yankton 6 13Westmar 19 38 85 241

1949 1-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPPYankton 6 6Westmar 0 35Parsons 0 38Huron 7 18Southern 14 31Dakota Wesleyan 12 14Black Hills 6 25General Beadle 0 38 45 205

1950 0-7-1

OPPONENT USF OPPWestmar 7 33York 7 26Huron 13 30Northern 0 52Southern 13 44SD Tech 0 26Yankton 0 40 40 251

1951 0-7-0

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OPPONENT USF OPPSDSM&T 14 0General Beadle 0 12Northern 0 32Dakota Wesleyan 7 16Southern 0 25Huron 0 66Yankton 33 0 54 151

1959 2-5-0OPPONENT USF OPPWestmar 6 13Concordia NE 20 13Dana 14 30Midland 6 34Yankton 14 32Northwestern (IA) 13 20General Beadle 33 14 106 156

1965 2-5-0

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

1966 6-3-0

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

1952 0-7-0

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

1953 2-5-0

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

1954 1-6-0

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

1955 1-6-0

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

1956 0-7-0

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

1957 1-5-0

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

1958 3-4-1

OPPONENT USF OPPDana 20 19SDSM&T 32 12Midland 0 42Yankton 33 13Westmar 18 6Northwestern IA 26 19Concordia NE 18 34General Beadle 41 6 188 151

1960 6-2-0

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

1961 1-8-0

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

1962 1-8-0

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

1963 1-7-0

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

1964 0-9-0

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

1967 7-2-0

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

1968 3-6-0

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

1969 1-8-0

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

1970 0-9-0

OPPONENT USF OPPDakota Wesleyan 0 34Bethel 14 28Midland 0 0Yankton 6 69Northwestern (IA) 6 55Westmar 6 34Concordia (NE) 14 24Dana 0 14Dakota State 8 20 54 278

1971 0-8-1

OPPONENT USF OPPDana 10 6Martin Luther 58 0Bethel 16 27Yankton 6 20Concordia (MN) 44 6Westmar 7 21Northwestern (IA) 10 42Valley City 17 14Dakota Wesleyan 23 14 191 150

1972 5-4-0

OPPONENT USF OPPSouth Dakota 3 7Dana 10 0Martin Luther 57 0Bethel 7 13Yankton 7 21Concordia (MN) 27 0Westmar 15 13Northwestern (IA) 6 45Valley City 12 14Dakota Wesleyan 14 10 158 123

1973 5-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPPSouth Dakota 49 0Dakota Wesleyan 14 15Huron 2 0Northwestern (IA) 0 40Bethel 6 14Yankton 0 14Westmar 34 20Concordia (MN) 36 6Dakota State 0 13 141 122

1974 4-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPPSouth Dakota 10 7Dakota Wesleyan 7 13Huron 15 10Northwestern (IA) 20 28Bethel 14 21Yankton 14 19Westmar 15 18Jamestown ND 3 10Dakota State 14 40 112 166

1975 2-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPPDakota Wesleyan 7 13Hastings 19 28South Dakota 0 7Westmar 28 20Northwestern (IA) 7 34Bethel 7 34Yankton 6 20Colorado College 14 49Dakota State 7 43 95 248

1976 1-8-0


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OPPONENT USF OPPBemidji 14 12Concordia (MN) 26 7Huron 17 10Yankton 25 24Dakota Wesleyan 28 7Dakota State 3 0SDSM&T 7 10South Dakota 17 0Black Hills 51 0Westmar 46 22 234 92

1982 8-1-0

OPPONENT USF OPPBlack Hills 14 41Dakota Wesleyan 10 14Hastings 14 26South Dakota 7 10Westmar 0 7Northwestern (IA) 0 13Bethel 0 24Northwestern (IA) 10 28Dakota State 7 21 62 184

1977 0-9-0 OPPONENT USF OPPConcordia (NE) 17 24Northwestern (IA) 9 27Midland 31 26Valley City State 35 6Dakota Wesleyan 28 31Black Hills 25 28Huron 30 33SDSM&T 23 13Dakota State 48 0Northwestern (MN) 34 6 280 194

1992 5-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPPSDSM&T 0 22Dakota Wesleyan 6 20Huron 6 31South Dakota 0 28Northwestern (IA) 10 48Yankton 31 26Westmar 17 23South West State 0 13Dakota State 15 33Black Hills 10 16 95 260

1978 1-9-0

OPPONENT USF OPPSDSM&T 13 28Dakota Wesleyan 0 20Huron 16 7South Dakota 21 16Northwestern (IA) 0 46Yankton 21 23Westmar 21 20South West State 7 24Dakota State 27 40Black Hills 7 12 133 236

1979 3-7-0

OPPONENT USF OPPNorthwestern (MN) 0 7Yankton 31 7Westmar 7 26Dakota Wesleyan 23 6Dakota State 17 9SDSM&T 0 13South Dakota 21 7Black Hills 11 28Huron 16 7Northwestern (IA) 7 57 133 167

1980 5-5-0

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

1981 6-3-1

OPPONENT USF OPPBemidji 0 31Concordia (MN) 30 8Huron 20 20Yankton 7 14Dakota Wesleyan 46 0Dakota State 26 7SDSM&T 0 14South Dakota 31 6Black Hills 15 37Westmar 33 12 208 149

1983 5-4-1

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

1984 8-2-0

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

1985 6-3-1

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

1986 3-7-0

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

1987 3-7-0

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

1988 10-1-0

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

1989 7-2-1

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

1990 6-4-0

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

1991 5-5-0

OPPONENT USF OPPConcordia (NE) 50 44Northwestern (IA) 14 17Midland 29 38Valley City State 21 7Black Hills 28 35Huron 16 29SDSM&T 12 15Dakota State 14 45Dakota Wesleyan 13 41Northwestern (MN) 31 47 228 318

1993 2-8-0

OPPONENT USF OPPConcordia (NE) 38 20Northwestern (MN) 39 40Midland 34 13Valley City State 46 0Black Hills 49 14Huron 40 20SDSM&T 22 14Dakota State 36 10Dakota Wesleyan 14 22Dakota State 47 16Minot State 13 20 378 189

1994 8-3-0

OPPONENT USF OPPConcordia (NE) 49 20Northwestern (MN) 41 0Midland 30 19Huron 46 7SDSM&T 37 2Dakota State 45 7Dakota Wesleyan 34 15Black Hills 56 38Dakota State 40 3Westmar 41 7Hastings 41 23U of Mary 17 42

1995 11-1-0

OPPONENT USF OPPConcordia (NE) 58 6Jamestown (ND) 42 12Midland 49 29Huron 50 14Westmar 20 13Dakota State 54 7Black Hills 52 7SDSM&T 8 6Neb. Wesleyan 65 30Dakota Wesleyan 55 16U of Mary 56 19Northwestern (IA) 52 21Evangel (MO) 28 22Western Washington47 25 636 2271996 NAIA National Champions

1996 14-0-0


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

1997 11-2

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

1998 8-3

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

1999 5-4

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

2000 6-4

OPPONENT USF OPPDakota State 40 14Hastings 2 5 19Concordia (NE) 14 17No West OKLA ST 48 20Midland 38 0Dana 52 31Northwestern (IA) 61 6Dakota Wesleyan 45 14Neb. Wesleyan 24 14Doane 22 14U of Mary 27 21 (ot)Concordia (NE) 34 0Benedictine (KS) 40 6Georgetown (KY) 27 49 497 2042001 GPAC Title & National Cham-pionship Runner-Up

2001 12-2

OPPONENT USF OPPHuron 37 10Doane 27 0Hastings 16 6Concordia (NE) 35 3Morningside 38 9Midland 41 7Dana 63 19Northwestern (IA) 48 14Dakota Wesleyan 49 7Neb. Wesleyan 24 14Kansas Wesleyan 45 7U of Mary 13 10Carroll (MT) 17 20 453 1262002 GPAC Title & National Semi-finalists

2002 12-1

OPPONENT USF OPPNeb. Wesleyan 23 18Dakota Wesleyan 34 29Concordia (NE) 38 14Hastings 47 27Northwestern (IA) 30 17Dana 47 7Midland 24 9Briar Cliff 62 6Morningside 38 13Doane 21 13Benedictine (KS) 24 21Northwestern (IA) 33 7No West OKLA ST 13 16 434 192003 GPAC Title & National Semi-finalists

2003 12-1

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

2004 11-1

OPPONENT USF OPPConcordia (NE) 14 7Hastings 42 21Briar Cliff 50 14Dana 53 22Midland Luteran 27 17Northwestern (IA) 19 14Morningside 26 27Doane 39 0Neb. Wesleyan 41 7Dakota Wesleyan 60 9Saint Xavier (Ill.) 31 28Tabor College 48 13Carroll College 0 55 450 2342005 GPAC Title & National quar-terfinalists

2005 11-2

OPPONENT USF OPPConcordia (NE) 49 7Hastings College 32 0Briar Cliff 41 0Dana 51 17Midland Lutheran 50 3Northwestern (IA) 17 14Morningside 24 0Doane 51 7Neb. Wesleyan 52 0Dakota Wesleyan 41 0Jamestown (ND) 48 10Morningside 37 7Missouri Valley 25 18St. Francis (Ind.) 23 19 541 1022006 GPAC Title and Second National Championship

2006 14-0

OPPONENT USF OPPDana 50 6Midland Lutheran 69 3Northwestern (IA) 44 20Morningside 34 28Doane 51 0Neb. Wesleyan 49 7Dakota Wesleyan 50 16Concordia (NE) 48 3Hastings 54 0Briar Cliff 49 15NW Okla. State 35 7St. Xavier (IL) 49 7Missouri Valley 11 10Carroll College 9 17 602 1392007 GPAC Title and National Runner-Up

2007 13-1

OPPONENT USF OPPNeb. Wesleyan 35 0Dana 70 0Hastings 30 17Concordia (NE) 47 0Doane 37 7Briar Cliff 42 0Dakota Wesleyan 38 0Northwestern (IA) 19 0Dordt 34 2Morningside 34 31Saint Ambrose 28 0Langston 50 13St. Francis (IN) 24 6Carroll College 23 7 511 832008 GPAC Title and Third Na-tional Championship

2008 14-0

OPPONENT USF OPPNorthwestern (IA) 41 24 Midland 37 7 Doane 66 13 Hastings 34 10 Neb.Wesleyan 44 0 Briar Cliff 66 21 Morningside 28 3 DWU 63 3 Dordt 49 0 Concordia 44 7 NW Okla. St 33 14 Mckendree 27 7 MidAmer. Naz. 38 0 Carroll 7 10 577 1192010 GPAC Title and National Runner-Up

2010 13-1

OPPONENT USF OPPWashburn 17 33 NW Mo. State 17 52 McNeese State 17 31Minot State 38 23William Jewell 35 10Black Hills 44 20 SDSM&T 71 0Minot State 29 10North Dakota 13 15 281 194

2011 5-4

USF ALL-TIME RESULTSOPPONENT USF OPPNeb. Wesleyan 44 3Dana 76 3Hastings 42 19Concordia (NE) 80 0Doane 64 0Briar Cliff 41 8North Dakota 28 13Dakota Wesleyan 59 7Northwestern (IA) 49 14Dordt College 58 0Morningside 49 21Minot State 62 21Morningside 49 21St. Xavier 48 6Lindenwood 25 22 775 1582009 GPAC Title and Fourth Na-tional Championship

2009 15-0

2012 9-2OPPONENT USF OPPSt. Cloud State 32 19MSU Moorhead 45 10Bemidji State 21 5SMSU 41 22Winona State 9 10Concordia-St. Paul 31 23Augustana 32 31Upper Iowa 54 41Minnesota State 13 27Wayne State 24 14 302 202

#COUGAR FOOTBALL • ALL-TIME RECORD

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

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

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