2012 UMC Football Media Guide

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Credits: The 2012 University of Minnesota, Crookston Football Fan Guide was written and designed by Shawn Smith, Sports Information Director. Editing by Shawn Smith, Chris Vito, Assistant Sports Information Director and Patti Tiedemann, UMC Printing & Design. Cover design by Shawn Smith. Photography by Golden Eagle Athletics, the Crookston Daily Times, KROX and John Zak, University Relations. Printing by Linda Wilkens, UMC Printing & Design.

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INTERVIEWSRequests for interviews with players or coaches can be made by contacting Sports Information Director Shawn Smith at 319-431-2545. The best time for coaches is mid-morning.

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MEDIA OUTLETSRADIOKROX 1260 AM Radio, Crookston, MN(Chris Fee, Sports Director)218-281-1140

NEWSPAPERSCrookston Daily Times, Crookston, MN(Derek Martin, Sports Editor)218-281-2730

Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, ND

Fargo Forum, Fargo, ND

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UMC Address: 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716Founded: 1966 as a 2-year, 1993 as a 4-year institutionEnrollment: 1,700 full-time studentsTeam Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Maroon & GoldNational Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference(NSIC)Home Field: Ed Widseth FieldCapacity: 2,000Surface: Natural grass

Chancellor: Dr. Fred WoodDirector of Athletics: Stephanie HelgesonAssistant Athletic Director/SWA: Natasha KuhleFaculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Lyle WestromCompliance Coordinator: Jason TangquistSports Information Director: Shawn SmithSmith Phone: 319-431-2545Smith Email: [email protected] Asst. Sports Info. Director: Chris VitoVito Phone: 218-281-8445Vito Email: [email protected]

MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS

Head Football Coach: Paul Miller Phone: 218-281-8419 Email: [email protected] Fax: 218-281-8430Assistant Football Coaches: Mark Dufner- Asst. Head Coach / LinebackersJeff Cheek- Offensive CoordinatorTy Knott- Defensive Coordinator/Special Teams CoordinatorSean Knox- Defensive BacksAndrew Higgins - Offensive LineRichie Wessman - Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers/Recruiting CoordinatorJason Burdick - Student AssistantWalter Lunsford - Student AssistantCody Hendrickson - Student AssistantSteven LeGrand - Assistant Recruiting Coordinator

Head Trainer: Melanie SchulteAsst. Trainer: Takashi MurakamiAsst. Trainer: Tyson SkillingsTraining Phone: 218-281-8427

Coaching Staff


1851 The Minnesota Territorial Laws of 1851 establish the University of Minnesota at what is now the Minneapolis campus and vest its government in a Board of Regents. This statute is approved on February 25, 1851.

1858 On May 11, 1858, Minnesota becomes the thirty-second state admitted to the Union of the United States of America.

1879 The city of Crookston is incorporated. The city is named in honor of Colonel William Crooks, a soldier and railroad builder.

1895 The Minnesota legislature appropriates $30,000 to procure equipment and to construct two experimental research farms, one at Morris and one at Crookston. The Great Northern Railway, under the guidance of James J. Hill , donates 476.61 acres. The Northwest Experiment Station is established.

1905 The Minnesota legislature appropriates $15,000 to establish the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA), a regional residential high school with a focus on agriculture.

1906 The NWSA opens its doors to students in the fall of 1906. Thirty-one students are enrolled that first year. The school provides training in "the technical and practical business of agriculture and in the art of homemaking." The term of schooling begins in October and ends in March to accommodate farm students.

At left, the first building on campus (known simply as the "School Building") was built in 1905-06. The first floor held the school's dining hall, cooks' quarters, and heating plant; the second floor, the assembly room, which was also used as a classroom, a second classroom, and offices; third floor featured nine dormitory rooms and a bathroom. The girls' dormitory was located at the farm house, at right in the photo. The School Building was later named the Home Economics Building. Dowell Hall now stands where the School Building was located. Note: the photo is taken looking west from roughly where Owen Hall currently stands.

1908 Owen Hall is completed. Agricultural laboratories occupy the first floor of the building. Classrooms and labs for business training, farm engineering, and carpentry are located on the second floor.

1909 Eight students comprise the first graduating class of the Northwest School of Agriculture.

1910 Kiehle Building is constructed. The building houses administrative offices, the library, and, on the second level, a gymnasium.

1932 History is made in 1932 when the first student of the second generation enrolls at the Northwest School of Agriculture. Dayton Hanson, ’34, of Fertile, Minnesota, is the first of many sons and daughters of alumni to attend. He is the son of Henry Hanson, who attended from 1908 to 1910. Enrollment continues to increase, and the NWSA is dubbed the "School of Service," equipping graduates for careers in agriculture, home economics, home nursing, and business training related to agriculture.

The Campus in 1933

1963 With the changing demands of the region and in the agriculture industry, it becomes apparent to state officials that a college-level technical educational institution is urgently needed. A study by the University of Minnesota Bureau of Field Studies begins an examination of new roles for the Northwest School of Agriculture. University Regents discuss launching a college-level technical institute.

1965 On May 26, 1965, the Minnesota Legislature approves the creation and education appropriations funding for "the support of an Agricultural and Technical Institute - Crookston" to be located on the campus of the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston.

On September 17, 1965, Stanley D. Sahlstrom , Ph.D., is appointed director of the University of Minnesota Technical Institute. He is charged with the development of curricular and administrative affairs for the new collegiate program that will begin classes in the fall of 1966. His title as director and chief executive officer is subsequently changed to provost in 1970. Sahstrom becomes known as the founding provost of the campus.

A Brief History of UMC


1966 Classes begin at the University of Minnesota Technical Institute in September 1966. Associate in Applied Science degrees are offered in three academic divisions: Agriculture, Business, and General Studies. Dedication ceremonies for the new college are held on November 30, 1966. That fall 187 students officially register, learning to adjust to the new college atmosphere and learning from a faculty of 26. Students of the Northwest School of Agriculture and the U of M "Tech" share the campus through the spring of 1968.

1968 On March 22, 1968, the 60th and final commencement exercises for the Northwest School of Agriculture are held in Kiehle auditorium. Forty-two seniors receive their diplomas from Dr. B. E. Youngquist, superintendent of the Northwest School and Experiment Station. In the photo at right, the "Torch of Education" is passed from NWSA representative David Bohnsack to Ron Tobkin, Technical Institute student, as Director Stanley Sahlstrom (right) looks on. This ceremony marks the passing of educational mission and duties to the new institution. Over its 63-year history, 5,433 graduates completed their high school education at the NWSA.

On Friday, June 7, 1968, commencement ceremonies are held for the first graduating class of the University of Minnesota Technical Institute. Seventy-two “tech” students earn associate’s degrees.

1968 The University of Minnesota Technical Institute is renamed the University of Minnesota Tech-nical College.

1985 Donald G. Sargeant, Ph.D., is appointed provost of the Crookston campus on May 16, 1985. Sargeant first came to campus in 1970 as an assistant professor and worked his way from faculty to administration. The title for all coordinate campus chief execu-tive officers is subsequently changed from provost to chancellor. Inauguration ceremonies for UMC's second leader are held on December 20, 1985.

1988 University of Minnesota Regents officially change the name of the Crookston campus to the University of Minnesota, Crookston.

1992 At its June meeting the U of M Board of Regents gives UMC approval to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

1993 UMC's baccalaureate degree programs are approved by the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Three academic divisions support a new polytechnic concept: Agricultural Management, Management, and Technical Studies. Classes for the baccalaureate degrees begin that fall.

UMC's technology component is initiated, providing each full-time student and faculty member with a notebook computer and preinstalled software--a first in the nation. UMC becomes known as the original “Laptop U.” Over the next few years, more than 100 colleges and universities visit the campus to learn more about this innovation. Some of these adopt programs modeled closely after UMC’s.

1994 UMC's first Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees are awarded at commencement ceremonies. A small group of students had been working on a "3 + 1" degree agree-ment before UMC had been authorized to offer four-year degrees. In the spring of 1994, twenty-four students receive their B.S. degrees at UMC.

1995 On November 27, 1995, at the Teambackers Banquet, UMC announces that a new name had been chosen for its athletics teams: the Golden Eagles. The name change is meant to help signify UMC’s change in mission from a two-year college to a four-year university.

1998 UMC is ranked among the top four Best Midwest Regional Public Colleges by US News & World Report for the first time.

1999 UMC is accepted into the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) for Division II athletics. UMC is among three newly admitted members, which bring the NSIC to a conference of ten members.

2000 Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine Online ranks UMC the "#1 Most Wired College" in its category (Baccalaureate II) for 2000.

2001 UMC is honored with the Pioneer Award at the Fourth Annual Conference on Ubiquitous Computing, held January 4-6, 2001, at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

In its Monday, March 12, 2001, edition, The Wall Street Journal calls UMC "The College of the Future--Today" in a full-page feature appearing in a special section on technology and education.

At commencement ceremonies in May, the U of M, Crookston awards its first bachelor’s degree for a program completed entirely online. The Crookston campus is the first campus within the University of Minnesota system to offer degree programs fully online.

2003 Velmer S. Burton, Jr., Ph.D., is named UMC's third chancellor. Inauguration is held on October 17, 2003.

2004 The Crookston campus receives approval from the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to offer new bachelor‘s degree programs in three areas: communication, computer software technology, and health sciences (pre-professional).

Joseph G. Massey, Ph.D., comes to the U of M, Crookston in July to serve as vice chancellor for academic affairs. He is appointed chief executive officer in November 2004, when Velmer Burton leaves. Along with Charles Muscoplat, Ph.D., dean at the College of Agricultural, Food, & Environmental Science at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Massey chairs the strategic positioning task force that will help shape the future of the U of M, Crookston.

2005 On September 12, 2005, Charles H. Casey, D.V.M., begins his appointment as chancellor at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Dr. Casey is a distinguished veterinarian and administrator with a strong rural background and an understanding of the challenges facing rural Minne-sota.

The new Student Center, built on the site formerly occupied by Bede Hall, is dedicated in September followed by a campus and community picnic in front of the two-story, 37,550-square-foot building.

In late 2005, the U of M, Crookston formalizes an international partnership with Zhejiang Economic and Trade Polytechnic (ZETP) in Hang-zaou, China, to enhance opportunities for students to study and faculty to work collaboratively.



2006 Agronomy and horticulture become two separate stand-alone bachelor‘s programs. The programs had previously been emphases within the plant industries management program.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston begins its centennial, a year-long celebration of 100 years of education, outreach, and service on the site of the campus.

Centennial Hall is dedicated during the University of Minnesota Board of Regents meeting held on campus in October. The building compliments both the historical architecture of the campus and follows a nationwide trend to apartment-style campus living. With the completion of the new Centennial Hall complex, Lee Hall, an older campus apartment building, is demolished.

2007 The Crookston campus receives approval from the Board of Regents to offer new bachelor of science programs in two areas: biology and organizational psychology. Equine science and animal science become two separate stand-alone bachelor’s programs. The programs were previously emphases within the animal industries man-agement program. The Board of Regents also approves a program option in pre-veterinary medicine for the equine and animal science degree programs.

A growing reputation for excellence places the University of Minnesota, Crookston in the top 161 “Best Midwestern Colleges” selected by The Princeton Review.

The U of M, Crookston earns its tenth consecutive appearance as U.S. News and World Report “Best College.”

Robertson Hall is demolished in the summer of 2007. The former residence hall, built in 1910, had also provided temporary office space during the renovation of Kiehle Building and the construction of the new Student Center.

2008 In February the U of M, Crookston receives institutional approval from the Minnesota Board of Teaching to prepare students for state teacher licensure. In addition, the Board also approves delivery of early childhood education degrees by the Crookston campus. Designed to qualify students to be effective teachers of young children (birth through age 8) and to manage high-quality early childhood programs, licensure preparation was previously a cooperative endeavor.

The Crookston campus receives approval from the Board of Regents to offer a new bachelor’s degree program in criminal justice.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston hits record undergraduate enrollment with 1207 degree-seeking students.

A grant awarded to the U of M, Crookston makes the campus a focal point statewide as the new Economic Development Administration (EDA) University Center for the state of Minnesota. The campus, along with its partner, University of Minnesota Extension, provides technical assistance and applied research for economic development intermediaries at the local, county, and regional levels throughout the state.

The Crookston campus receives approval from the Board of Regents to offer new bachelor’s programs in two areas: marketing (B.S.) and quality management (B.M.M.). Both programs are also offered online.

Centennial Hall (upper left) and the newly constructed Evergreen Hall (bottom) October 2009.

Evergreen Hall, the new 128-bed apartment-style residence hall, opens its doors to students as they arrive on campus for fall semester. The official building dedication takes place on Friday, October 2. U of M President Robert Bruininks is on hand for the ceremony. During the dedication, Otter Tail Power Company CEO Chuck MacFarland offi-cially kicks off the Campus Energy Challenge.

Centennial Hall

The Student Center, which opened in 2006, is officially named Sargeant Student Center in honor of Chancellor Emeritus Donald G. Sargeant, Ph.D. A ceremony held during homecoming marks the occa-sion.

To accommodate increasing enrollment, the campus gains approval from the Board of Regents to design and build a new apartment-style residence hall. The project involves a great deal of student input, espe-cially with regard to issues of sustainability. Students lead the charge to seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Groundbreaking ceremonies take place on October 15.

2009 Members of the one-hundred-and-first graduating class on the Crookston campus take part in com-mencement ceremonies held May 9. To acknowledge this new century mark, the newly-created Centen-nial Torch is passed from the outgoing to the incoming student body president.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston marks a second year of record undergraduate enrollment with 1310 degree-seeking students for fall semester.

With the new on-campus apartment complex nearly complete, Brink Hall, an older campus apartment building, is demolished.

Otter Tail Power Company selects the U of M, Crookston as its first collaborator in the Campus Energy Challenge. This first-of-its-kind program offers rebates and low-interest financing for energy-efficient technologies; encourages students, faculty, and staff to redirect behaviors to enhance energy conservation efforts; and provides in-depth energy education.

Evergreen Hall



2010 The Board of Regents approves a new bachelor’s degree program in environmental sciences (B.S.) and a name change for the computer software technology program to software engineering (B.S.).

The University of Minnesota, Crookston marks a third year of record undergraduate enrollment with 1462 degree-seeking students for fall semester. This rep-resents a nearly 40% increase in degree-seeking students compared to the fall of 2006.

The Crookston campus receives a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education to establish the Center for Rural Entrepreneurial Studies. Its mission is to provide leadership to advance entrepreneurship and to conduct applied research and engage faculty and students with regional entrepreneurs.

Federal stimulus funds help establish an immersive visualization and informatics lab at the U of M,Crookston – one of only two in the Upper Midwest. The lab is leading-edge featuring technology that creates 3-D simulations with applications across many disciplines.

2011 The Higher Learning Commission approves the U of M, Crookston’s request to move to the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) as the evaluation process for its accreditation. AQIP makes accreditation a continuous process with an emphasis on analytics and evidence-based decision making to help the campus improve quality and showcase effectiveness.

The New Century Learning Consortium admits the U of M, Crookston as its 10th member. The Consortium assists universities in implementing high quality, large-scale online and blended learning programs and the sharing of best practices of e-learning.

Three additional degree programs offered on campus are approved by the Board of Regents to be offered online: communication, health management, and information technology management. This brings the total of online degrees offered to ten.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston's online degree in business management is ranked among the "Top 10 Online Bachelor of Business Administration De-gree Programs of 2011" by The Best Colleges, an online college search resource based in San Antonio, Texas.

2012 In January Chancellor Charles H. Casey announces his plans to retire on June 30, 2012. A national search takes place leading to the appointment of Fred E. Wood as chancellor. Wood, who holds a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry, comes to the U of M from the University of California, Davis, where he had most recent-ly served as vice chancellor of student affairs during his 26-year career there. Chancellor Wood takes the helm of the Crookston campus on July 2, 2012.

The Princeton Review and USA Today name UMC among their list of “Best Value Colleges: 2012 Edition.” Four Minnesota colleges make the list of 150: Uni-versity of Minnesota, Crookston; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Carleton College; and Macalester College.

In February UMC is granted full-continuing approval from the Minnesota Board of Teaching to prepare individuals for Minnesota teacher licensure through June 30, 2019. The Board takes the action during their February meeting and also commends campus leaders for their expeditious response to the findings report and for evidencing full compliance to the required standards.

Three new emphases are added to the bachelor’s degree program in communication: communication studies, organizational communication/public relations, and writing.

Construction begins in May for a new campus residence hall, located west of Centennial Hall. The 43,000 square foot, two story building accommodates 140 residents in 35 two-bedroom suites, with additional single rooms for four community assistants (CAs) and one community area coordinator staff member.scale online and blended learning programs and the sharing of best practices of e-learning.

Three additional degree programs offered on campus are approved by the Board of Regents to be offered online: communication, health management, and infor-mation technology management. This brings the total of online degrees offered to ten.



Accounting

Agricultural Business

Agricultural Systems

Management

Agronomy

Animal Science

Applied Health (B.A.H.)

Applied Studies

Aviation+

Biology

Business Management

Communication

Criminal Justice

Early Childhood Education

Environmental Sciences

Equine Science

Golf and Turf Management

Health Management

Health Sciences

Horticulture

Information Technology

Management

Manufacturing Management (B.M.M.)

Marketing

Natural Resources

Quality Management (B.M.M.)

Software Engineering

Sport and Recreation Management

10 Degree Programs Also Available Entirely OnlineAccounting

Applied Health (B.A.H.)

Applied Studies

Business Management

Communication

Health Management

Information Technology

Management

Manufacturing Management (B.M.M.)

Marketing

Quality Management (B.M.M.)

26 Bachelor’s Degree Programs

All programs are Bachelor of Science unless otherwise noted. +Collaborative program with another institution.


The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a place where we pay attention to you. You belong. You go out and do. You get to know your professors, and they get to know you. These essentials all add up to earning a prestigious degree and making your mark on our world.

And that’s BIG!

Learning and DoingStudents attending the U of M, Crookston don’t spend all their time perched in desks. Curriculum is designed around experiential learning and applying theory through actual practice. The campus is recognized for this distinctive hands-on approach to teaching and learning, where students directly apply what they learn in their coursework through special projects, field trips, internships, and undergraduate research.


Global PerspectivesWith three consecutive years of recordenrollment, the U of M, Crookston is nowthe first choice of undergraduate studentsfrom more than 25 countries and 40 states.Together, the increasingly diverse studentbody and the growing number of internationalstudents offer a distinctive student experienceand a campus environment that encouragesglobal awareness and nurtures an appreciationfor diverse ideas and perspectives.

Individual Attentionand MentorshipBecause of small class sizes and alow student-to-faculty ratio, studentsget the kind of personalizedattention and focused instructionthat allows for true mentorship. This supportive, close-knit atmosphere allows students’ individual talents and interests to shine through.


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ChancellorDr. Fred WoodFred E. Wood was named chancellor of the University of Minnesota’s campus in Crookston in May of 2012.

Wood comes to the University of Minnesota from the University of California, Davis, where he has been vice chancellor of student affairs and has held other leadership roles for 26 years.

As UMC chancellor, Wood will be the chief academic and executive officer for the Crookston campus, responsible for leveraging its unique strengths in undergraduate education, applied research and public engagement within the broader mission of the University of Minnesota. One of five U of M campuses, UMC is a public baccalaureate institution in Northwestern Minnesota enrolling 1,600 students.

A first-generation college student, Wood earned a B.S. in chemistry in 1980 and a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry in 1984, both from UC Davis, a public land-grant research

university within the University of California system. He spent two years as a tenured faculty member at a small community college in northern Idaho before returning to UC Davis in 1986 as vice chair of its chemistry department, responsible for coordinating curricular and co-curricular experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.

From 1991 to 2004 he was associate dean of the UC Davis College of Letters and Science. In 2004, he was named interim vice provost for undergraduate studies, a position he held until becoming vice chancellor of student affairs in 2007.

Wood, who was recommended by a systemwide search committee, succeeds Charles H. Casey, who is retiring after seven years as UMC chancellor and 26 years in other top University leadership roles.

Stephanie HelgesonStephanie Helgeson begins her 17th year with the UMC athletic department. She was named Athletic Director in October of 2003. Previously she was the Sports Information Director and most recently the Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) at UMC. A native of Erskine, MN, she attended the University of Minnesota, Crookston from 1990-91 before receiving her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota in 1995. Stephanie received her Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Dakota in the summer of 2009. She is currently a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Development Directors and NCAA Division II Athletic Administrators and successfully completed the University of Minnesota President’s Emerging Leaders Program in June of 2006.

Director of Athletics


Athletic Staff and Head Coaches

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Chris Vito Head Baseball

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Bill Tyrrell Dir. of Athletic Fundraising

Melanie Schulte Head Athletic Trainer

Brooke Leininger Head Equestrian

Paul Miller Head Football

Jeff Oseth Head Men’s Basketball

Joe Alianiello Head Women’s Soccer

Nate Mahlen Head Women’s Golf

Mike Roysland Head Women’s Basketball

Josh Lunak Head Women’s Tennis

Lee Anderson Head Women’s Volleyball

Dr. Lyle Westrom Faculty Athletic Rep.


Head CoachPaul MillerPaul Miller takes the reins of the University of Minnesota, Crookston football team in 2012 after serving as offensive coordinator for the Golden Eagles during the 2011 season under Chuck Moller after serving as offensive coordinator at his alma mater, South St. Paul High School for two seasons.

Miller has over 35 years of experience as both a head and assistant coach at the high school and collegiate levels and brings to the Golden Eagles strong ties and knowledge of the Minnesota football landscape

Miller’s capabilities as an offensive coordinator were evident in his one year in that post as UMC improved immensely improving their average from 217.5 yards per game offensively in 2010 to 304.5 yards per contest in 2011. His impact was seen the most in the running game as the Golden Eagles averaged 231 yards per content on the ground last year, up over 100 yards from a season prior. Much of the success of the ground game was due to NSIC North Division All-Conference

selection Richard Haley, who made his impact evident in his first year at UMC after transferring from Grand Rapids Community College.

Miller brings a plethora of experience to UMC including two previous stints as a head coach at the NCAA Division III level, first at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. from 1997-2001 and then at Hamline University from 2005-06. In ad-dition, he worked at the collegiate level as the running backs coach at the University of St. Thomas in 1995 and was an intern on Jim Wacker’s staff at the University of Minnesota in 1994.

Miller has made a name for himself on the high school gridiron on top of his background at the collegiate level. He has been named section Coach of the Year seven times, was selected the Minnesota State Class AA “1993 Coach of the Year” and the KARE 11 TV “1985 Metro Coach of the Year” while coaching at Apple Valley High School. Miller was elected to the Apple Valley High School Hall of Fame for his success as head coach while manning the sidelines from 1980-1996. He was also selected as head coach for the metro team at the 1987 Minnesota High School All-Star Football Game in 1987. In addition to Apple Valley, Miller also was head coach at Deer River High School in 2007, at Burnsville High School in 2004, South St. Paul High School from 2002-03, Jordan High School from 1977-79, Dover-Eyota High School in 1976 and Beardsley High School from 1973-75.

He began his career as a graduate assistant at the University of Minnesota, Morris, his alma mater, in 1973. Miller is a member of the American Football Coaches Association, the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association and the South Dakota State Football Coaches Association.

Miller earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota, Morris. He was a triple major in physical education/health (K-12), political science and social sci-ences. He received his Masters of Arts in physical edu-cation (athletic administration emphasis) from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Paul and his wife Judy, also a U of M graduate, have three daughters and five grand-children.


Assistant Coaches

Mark Dufner Assistant Head Coach

Linebackers

Ty Knott Defensive Coordinator

Richie Wessman Quarterbacks

Wide Receivers

Jeff Cheek Offensive Coordinator

Steve LeGrandAssistant Recruiting

Coordinator

Sean Knox Defensive Backs

Special Teams Coordinator

Andrew Higgins Offensive LineDefensive Line


2011 (Junior): Played in 10 games as a junior after making transition to defensive backfield...Made three total tackles on the year...Had one kick return for 14 yards versus Northern State.

2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games as a running back and on special teams...Carried the ball 19 times for a net of 51 yards and an average of 2.7 yards per carry...Season high of three carries for 22 yards against Mayville State to open season...Caught four passes for 20 yards...Served as the team’s main kick returner with 15 returns for 213 yards...Averaged 14.2 yards per return.

2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games a running back and on special teams...Was second on the team in rushing yards with 20 carries for 103 yards for an average of 5.2 yards per carry...Had 11 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown in season opener versus Mayville State...Was the team’s leading kick returner with 28 returns for 459 yards for an average of 16.4 yards per return...Had a long return of 51 yards.

Personal: Born Aug. 17, 1991...Son of Tom and Stephanie Galan...Majoring in sport and recreation management.

2012 SENIORS

2011 (Junior): Appeared in 10 games after making shift to linebacker...Started the last six contests...Tied for the individual high on the team of 13 tackles against Northern State Oct. 15...Tied for second on the team in tackles with 71...Also tied for the team lead in tackles for loss with 5.5 for a total of 14 yards loss...Notched one sack on the season and recovered a fumble.

2010 (Sophomore): Made appearances in all 11 games and started 10 at defensive back...Led the team with 91 tackles...Notched 1.5 tackles for loss for a total of four yards of loss...Had a 32 yard interception return versus Mayville State in the opening contest of the season...Led the team in total tackles six times including an individual high on the season of 17 versus Northern State.

2009 (Freshman): Appeared in all 11 games and started 10 at defensive back as a freshman...Fourth on the team in tackles with 50...Recovered a fumble in the final game of the season against Upper Iowa...Led the team with nine tackles against MSU Moorhead and seven versus Winona State.

Personal: Born Feb. 8, 1991...Son of Cecil, Sr. and Betty Brown...Majoring in sports and recreation management...Was valedictorian of high school.

#20 Marcus GalanSr., DB, 5-7 165PICO RIVERA, Calif. (El Rancho H.S.)

#33 CECIL BROWN Jr.Sr., LB, 5-10 205EDISON, Ga. (Calhoun County H.S.)


2011 (Junior): Led the league in rushing with 1,556 yards on 305 carries...Was second in NSIC in all-purpose yards with 1,631...Averaged 141.5 yards per game on the ground...Set the school records for single-season rushing yards and rushing attempts...Was selected NSIC North Division First Team All-Conference in his first season at UMC...Averaged 5.1 yards per carry...Rushed for over 200 yards twice with 225 yards on 30 carries against Mayville State and 237 yards on 43 carries versus MSU Moorhead...Tallied over 100 yards seven times...Rushed for three touchdowns on 21 carries and had 138 yards on the ground versus Northern State.

Prior to UMC: Played at Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan...Led the Raiders with 461 yards rushing on 81 carries with four touchdowns as a sophomore...Also caught five

passes for 54 yards...Played sparingly as a freshman as he carried the ball 10 times for 35 yards and had one pass reception for seven yards.

2011 (Junior): Appeared in four games as a junior wide receiver...Also did some punting for the Golden Eagles...Punted six times for 230 yards for an average of 38.3 yards per punt.

Prior to UMC: Played first two seasons at Moorpark College in Moorpark, Calif...Attended Los Angeles Baptsist High School...CIF First Team All-League selection.

Personal: Born April 16, 1991...Son of Graham and Louise Henderson...Majoring in sport and recreation management.

2012 SENIORS

#12 Stephen HendersonSr., TE, 6-6 240CHATSWORTH, Calif. (Moorpark College)

#7 RICHARD HALEYSr., RB, 6-0 205DETROIT, Mich. (Grand Rapids C.C.)


2011 (Junior): Injured for much of the season...Played against U-Mary and MSU Moorhead...Had 12 carries for a net of 21 yards...Tallied four receptions for nine yards.

2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games and started eight at running back...Led team on the ground with 696 yards on 160 carries with six touchdowns...Also caught three passes for 10 yards...Rushed for over 100 yards on three occasions...Had season-high 143 yards on 16 carries versus MSU Moorhead...Rushed for three touchdowns against the Dragons.

2009 (Freshman): Played in 11 games and started 10 at running back as a freshman...Led the team in rushing with 960 yards on 247 carries and had seven touchdowns...Averaged 87.3

yards per game and 3.9 yards per carry...Rushed for 100 yards twice...Rushed for season high and to this date a career-high 207 yards on 28 carries versus Mayville State.

Personal: Born Aug. 18, 1991...Son of Brian and Jody McBride...Majoring in business management and accounting.

2011 (Junior): Started all nine games appeared in...Played at both right and left tackle...Helped lead offensive line that guided Richard Haley to UMC single-season record 1,556 yards which was the also the best rush total in the NSIC in 2011...UMC rush offense was ranked third in the conference due in large part to the offensive line play.

2010 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games as a sophomore...Played both at left and right tackle...Helped guide Keith McBride to nearly 700 yards rushing during the 2010 campaign.

2009 (Freshman): Appeared in seven games and started five as a freshman...Helped Keith McBride to 960 yards on the ground.

Personal: Born July 31, 1991...Son of Dana and Dana Johnson...Named All-Conference in high school at North Branch H.S. during final three seasons...Majoring in animal science.

2012 SENIORS

#27 Keith McBrideSr., RB, 5-11 225LODI, Wis. (Lodi H.S.)

#78 Mike JohnsonSr., OL, 6-8 320Almelund, Minn. (North Branch H.S.)


2012 SENIORS

2011 (Junior): Played in eight games as member of UMC defensive backfield...Notched 17 tackles on the season and one pass breakup.

2010 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games including five starts at cornerback...Tallied 25 tackles on the season...Accounted for 2.5 tackles for a net of four totals yards of loss...Had one pass breakup.

2009 (Freshman): Appeared in five games...Had five tackles on the season...Tallied an inter-ception with a return of 15 yards versus Bemidji State.

Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1991...Son of Chris and JoAnne Roed...Majoring in sport and recreation management.

#1 TYLER ROEDSr., DB, 5-9 175Devils Lake, N.D. (Devils Lake H.S.)

2011 (Junior): Played in five games including three starts at left tackle...Was part of offensive line that helped guide Richard Haley to single-season rushing record of 1,556 yards...UMC was also third-best rushing team in NSIC in 2011.

Prior to UMC: Played two seasons on the offensive line at Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, Calif.

#60 AUSTIN SCHWAGERSr., OL, 6-3 275CORONA, Calif. (SANTA ANA COLLEGE)


2012 SENIORS

2011 (Junior): Was primary field goal kicker and punter for UMC in 2011...Also shared kick off duties with Michael Hayes...Was 4-of-9 on field goals including a long of 44...Had 36 punts as a junior for an average of 35.4 yards with three touchbacks and three downed inside the 20...As the team’s kick off specialist, Secrest had 14 kicks for an average of 46.7 yards per kick.

2010 (Sophomore): Was primary field goal kicker for UMC as a sophomore...Shared punting duties with David Anderson...Was 3-for-3 on field goals with a long of 25...As a punter had 31 punts for an average of 32.3 yards with six downed inside the 20.

2009 (Freshman): Was primary field goal kicker for UMC as a sophomore...Shared punting duties with David Anderson...Was 3-for-3 on field goals with a long of 25...As a punter had 31 punts for an average of 32.3 yards with six downed inside the 20.

#83 CHRIS SECRESTSr., k/p, 5-11 170HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (McARTHUR H.S.)

2011 (Junior): Moved to linebacker after spending first two seasons at running back...Ap-peared in nine games...Notched 18 tackles as a junior...Tallied 2.5 tackles for a loss of 10 yards...Had one quarterback hurry.

2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in nine games primarily on special teams.

2009 (Freshman): Played in two games as a freshman.

Personal: Born March 18, 1991...Son of Doug and Mary Stearly..Has been on the NSIC All-Academic team all three years while at UMC...Majoring in health management.

#38 JOE STEARLYSr., LB, 5-10 220BLAINE, Minn. (Blaine H.S.)


1 Tyler RoedSr., DB, 5-9 175

Devils Lake, N.D.

2 Barry LenonSo., LB, 6-2 220Norcross, Ga.

3 Lethzee CalderonSo., DB, 6-0 185

Eagan, Minn.

4 Tevin KellumJr ., DB, 6-1 195Detroit, Mich.

5 Talo PascalFr., WR, 5-9 175Arlington, Texas

6 A.J. BargeSo., QB, 6-3 190Carrolton, Ga.

7 Richard HaleySr., RB, 6-0 205Detroit, Mich.

8 Ricky JacobsJr., LB, 6-2 230

Junction City, Kan.

9 Andrew SteinfeldtJr., WR, 5-9 175Green Bay, Wis.

10 Marcus CheathamJr., WR, 5-11 185Stockton, Calif.

11 Deryck Woods IIFr., LB, 6-0 220

Keller, Texas

12 Stephen HendersonSr., TE, 6-6 240

Chatsworth, Calif.

13 Josh PereaJr., QB, 6-0 175

Pico Riveria, Calif.

14 Derek Stewart IIFr., QB, 6-3 195Carson, Calif.

15 Nataki MorrisJr., DB, 5-11 190

Orlando, Fla.

16 Josh RossFr., WR, 6-4 170Palmdale, Calif.

18 Keith NelsonJr., DB, 5-10 180Norwalk, Calif.

19 Jonique AndrewsSo., DL, 6-0 240Stockton, Calif.

20 Marcus GalanSr., DB, 5-7 165

Pico Riveria, Calif.

21 Tyler HansenSo., RB, 6-0 205

Morris, Minn.

22 Brody DavidsonSo., LB, 6-2 225

Crookston, Minn.

23 Myint MaungSo., RB, 5-9 170St. Paul, Minn.

24 Paul WebsterJr. DB, 5-10 170Opolaka, Fla.

2012 Golden Eagles

17 Andrew HallJr., LB, 6-1 260Detroit, Mich.


26 Freedom McCulloughJr., DB, 6-2 190

Valley Village, Calif.

27 Keith McBrideSr., RB, 5-11 225

Lodi, Wis.

28 Rene Lawson Jr.Fr., DL, 6-2 240Arlington, Texas

29 Marzell MitchellR-Fr., DB, 5-7 160

W. Palm Beach, Fla.

30 Michael WilliamsSo., RB, 5-11 210

Miami, Fla.

31 Terrez ToyerJr., LB, 6-1 225Suwanee, Ga.

32 Sam McBrideJr., DB, 5-10 195

Chicago, Ill.

33 Cecil Brown Jr.Sr., DB, 5-10 205

Edison, Ga.

34 Danny MasonJr., RB, 5-11 200Manassas, Va.

35 Tanner WalshFr., DB, 6-1 170Gaylord, Minn.

36 Scott WebbFr., WR, 5-11 195

Bovey, Minn.

37 Austin StrukelFr., LB, 6-0 200Virginia, Minn.

38 Joe StearlySr., LB, 5-10 220

Blaine, Minn.

39 Marvin MillerFr., DB, 6-0 200Palm Beach, Fla.

40 Jake PinderSo., TE, 6-4 230

Orlando, Fla.

41 Greg LofquistSo., DL, 6-1 220

S. St. Paul, Minn.

42 Marc CisnerosFr., WR, 5-10 170Palmdale, Calif.

43 Wes TuckerFr., RB, 6-1 200

W. St. Paul, Minn.

44 Kevin WilliamsJr., RB, 5-8 235Houston, Texas

45 Sione MoliFr., RB, 5-11 205Oakland, Calif.

47 Jenaures DixonSo., LB, 6-1 210

Miami, Fla.

48 Trayvon McKinneyFr., DB, 6-1 190

Minneapolis, Minn.

49 Cole JacksonJr., DL, 6-0 290

Ames, Iowa

2012 Golden Eagles

25 Adam EytonJr., TE, 6-4 205

Burnsville, Minn.


50 Josh HughesFr., OL, 6-3 230Brooksville, Fla.

51 LaMar DanielsSo., DL, 64 235Toledo, Ohio

53 Anthony FishSo., OL, 6-0 275Warroad, Minn.

54 Dominic HawkinsSo., LB, 5-11 210

Orlando, Fla.

55 Jareeq CrenshawFr., DL, 6-0 230Loganville, Ga.

56 Marshal ScottFr., LB, 6-4 255Dale City, Va.

59 Anthony PetersonFr., OL, 6-1 220Swanville, Minn.

60 Austin SchwagerSr., OL, 6-3 275Corona, Calif.

62 Jeremy KellySo., OL, 6-6 280Somerset, Wis.

63 Joe MachacekFr., OL, 6-2 265

Eagan, Minn.

65 John SimmonsSo., DL, 5-10 280

Pillager, Minn.

80 Jacob CostilowFr., TE, 6-5 240Wildomar, Calif.

68 Adam LawrenceFr., OL, 6-3 255

E. Grand Forks, Minn.

71 Sam SmithSo., OL, 6-3 280S. St. Paul, Minn.

72 Jeff PryorR-Jr., OL, 6-4 290

Havana, Ill.

74 Tyler BosJr., Ol, 6-7 320

Larchwood, Iowa

75 Kevin MyersJr., OL, 6-1 285Monroe, N.J.

76 A.J. WallaceSo., OL, 6-4 285

New Richmond, Wis.

77 Mohammed TayehJr., OL, 6-2 265Orlando, Fla.

78 Mike JohnsonSr, OL, 6-8 320

Almelund, Minn.

81 Marty ThorneFr., K, 5-11 190Virginia, Minn.

82 Grant LokkenSo., WR, 6-4 210Eau Claire, Wis.

83 Chris SecrestSr., K/P, 5-11 170Hollywood, Fla.

2012 Golden Eagles

64 Matt BorowiczSo., OL, 6-8 265Stephen, Minn.


85 Zack AndersonFr., TE, 6-1 200

Albertville, Minn.

86 Dan ChampionFr., WR, 6-0 175

Minneapolis, Minn.

87 Keith OsgoodJr., WR, 6-0 175

Goulds, Fla.

88 Lucas FoleySo., TE, 6-2 240

New Albany, Miss.

89 Taylor CrasswellerFr., WR, 6-1 165

Regina, Saskatchewan

92 Kevin EllisJr., DL, 6-4 235

Chicago, Ill.

94 Austin GuillenFr., DL, 6-1 230Madison, Wis.

2012 Golden Eagles

By State/COUNTRYMINNESOTA (27)Anderson, Borowicz, Calderon, Cham-pion, Davidson, Eyton, Fish, Hansen, Harvey, Johnson, Lawrence, Lofquist, Machacek, Maung, McKinney, Peterson, Selvestra, Simmons, Smith, Stearly, Strukel, Thorne, Tucker, Walsh, Webb

CALIFORNIA (12)Andrews, Cheatham, Cisneros, Costilow, Galan, Henderson, McCullough, Moli, Perea, Ross, Schwager, Stewart

FLORIDA (12)Dixon, Hawkins, Hughes, Miller, Mitchell, Morris, Osgood, Pinder, Secrest, Tayeh, Webster, M. Williams

WISCONSIN (6)Guillen, Kelly, Lokken, K. McBride, Stein-feldt, Wallace

GEORGIA (5)Barge, Brown, Crenshaw, Lenon, Toyer

TEXAS (4)Lawson, Pascal, K. Williams, Woods

ILLINOIS (3)Ellis, S. McBride, Pryor

MICHIGAN (3)Hall, Haley, Kellum

IOWA (2)Ellis, Jackson

VIRGINIA (2)Mason, Scott

KANSAS (1)Jacobs

MISSISSIPPI (1)Foley

NEW JERSEY (1)Myers

NORTH DAKOTA (1)Roed

OHIO (1)Daniels

CANADA (1)Crassweller

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Tyler Roed Rude Lethzee Calderon Leth-zee Call-der-ownTalo Pascal Tal-oh Pass-calJosh Perea Puh-ray-uh Nataki Morris Nuh-tah-keeJonique Andrews Jan-neekMarcus Galan Gal-lanMyint Maung My-int MongAdam Eyton Eat-onRene Lawson, Jr. Ruh-nayTerrez Toyer Tuh-rez Toy-er Austin Strukel Stroo-kullJoe Stearly Ster-leeMarc Cisneros Siss-nair-ohsSione Moli See-oh-nee Mah-leeJenaures Dixon Juh-nah-russJareeq Crenshaw Jair-uckAustin Schwager Schway-gerJoe Machacek Muh-ha-checkJacob Costilow Cost-uh-lowTyler Bos BossMohammed Tayeh Mo-ha-med Ta-heeGrant Lokken Lock-enMatt Borowicz Bore-ah-vichDrew Selvestra Sel-vess-truhAustin Guillen Gee-yen

91 Drew SelvestaSo., DL, 6-3 235

Eagan, Minn.

84 Stanley HarveyFr., WR, 6-2 180

Long Prairie, Minn.

2012 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, CROOKSTON FOOTBALL2012 Golden Eagle Football Media Guide

2012 Roster

# Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown47 Jenaures Dixon LB 6-1 210 So. Miami, Fla.48 Trayvon McKinney DB 6-1 190 Fr. Minneapolis, Minn.49 Cole Jackson DL 6-0 290 Jr. Ames, Iowa50 Josh Hughes OL 6-3 230 Fr. Brooksville, Fla.51 LaMar Daniels DE 6-4 235 So. Toledo, Ohio 53 Anthony Fish OL 6-0 275 So. Warroad, Minn.54 Dominic Hawkins LB 5-11 210 So. Orlando, Fla.55 Jareeq Crenshaw DL 6-0 230 Fr. Loganville, Ga.56 Marshal Scott DL 6-4 255 Fr. Dale City, Va.59 Anthony Peterson OL 6-1 220 Fr. Swanville, Minn.60 Austin Schwager OL 6-3 275 Sr. Corona, Calif.62 Jeremy Kelly OL 6-6 280 So. Somerset, Wis.63 Joe Machacek OL 6-2 250 Fr. Eagan, Minn.64 Matt Borowicz OL 6-8 265 So. Stephen, Minn.65 John Simmons DL 5-10 260 So. Pillager, Minn.68 Adam Lawrence OL 6-3 255 Fr. East Grand Forks, MInn.71 Sam Smith OL 6-3 280 So. South St. Paul, Minn.72 Jeff Pryor OL 6-4 290 Jr. Havana, Ill.74 Tyler Bos OL 6-7 320 Jr. Larchwood, Iowa75 Kevin Myers OL 6-1 285 Jr. Monroe, N.J.76 A.J. Wallace OL 6-4 285 So. New Richmond, Wis.77 Mohammed Tayeh OL 6-2 265 Jr. Orlando, Fla.78 Mike Johnson OL 6-8 320 Sr. Almelund, Minn.80 Jacob Costilow TE 6-5 240 Fr. Wildomar, Calif.81 Marty Thorne K 5-11 190 Fr. Virginia, Minn.82 Grant Lokken WR 6-4 210 So. Eau Claire, Wis.83 Chris Secrest K/P 5-11 170 Sr. Hollywood, Fla.84 Stanley Harvey WR 6-2 180 Fr. Long Prairie, Minn.85 Zack Anderson TE 6-1 200 Fr. Albertville, Minn.86 Dan Champion WR 6-0 175 Fr. Minneapolis, Minn.87 Keith Osgood WR 6-0 175 Jr. Goulds, Fla.88 Lucas Foley TE 6-2 240 So. New Albany, Miss.89 Taylor Crassweller WR 6-1 165 Fr. Regina, Saskatchewan91 Drew Selvestra DL 6-3 235 So. Eagan, Minn.92 Kevin Ellis DL 6-4 235 Jr. Chicago, Ill.94 Austin Guillen DL 6-1 230 Fr. Madison, Wis.

## Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown1 Tyler Roed DB 5-9 175 Sr. Devils Lake, N.D.2 Barry Lenon LB 6-1 230 So. Norcross, Ga.3 Lethzee Calderon DB 6-0 185 So. Eagan, Minn.4 Tevin Kellum DB 6-1 195 Jr. Detroit, Mich.5 Talo Pascal WR 5-9 175 Fr. Arlington, Texas6 A.J. Barge QB 6-3 190 So. Carrollton, Ga.7 Richard Haley RB 6-0 205 Sr. Detroit, Mich.8 Ricky Jacobs LB 6-2 230 Jr. Junction City, Kan.9 Andrew Steinfeldt WR 5-9 175 Jr. Green Bay, Wis.10 Marcus Cheatham WR 5-11 185 Jr. Stockton, Calif.11 Deryck Woods III LB 6-0 220 Fr. Keller, Texas12 Stephen Henderson TE 6-6 240 Sr. Chatsworth, Calif.13 Josh Perea QB 6-0 175 Jr. Pico Rivera, Calif.14 Derek Stewart II QB 6-3 195 Fr. Carson, Calif.15 Nataki Morris DB 5-11 190 Jr. Orlando, Fla.16 Josh Ross WR 6-4 170 Fr. Palmdale, Calif.17 Andrew Hall LB 6-1 260 Jr. Detroit, Mich.18 Keith Nelson DB 5-10 180 Jr. Norwalk, Calif.19 Jonique Andrews DL 6-0 240 So. Stockton, Calif.20 Marcus Galan DB 5-7 165 Sr. Pico Riviera, Calif.21 Tyler Hansen RB 6-0 205 So. Morris, Minn.22 Brody Davidson LB 6-2 225 So. Crookston, Minn.23 Myint Maung RB 5-9 170 So. St. Paul, Minn.24 Paul Webster DB 5-10 170 Jr. Opolaka, Fla.25 Adam Eyton TE 6-4 205 Jr. Burnsville, Minn.26 Freedom McCullough DB 6-2 190 Jr. Valley Village, Calif.27 Keith McBride RB 5-11 225 Sr. Lodi, Wis.28 Rene Lawson DL 6-2 240 Fr. Arlington, Texas29 Marzell Mitchell DB 5-7 160 RFr. W. Palm Beach, Fla.30 Michael Williams RB 5-11 210 So. Miami, Fla.31 Terrez Toyer LB 6-1 225 Jr. Suwanee, Ga.32 Samuel McBride DB 5-10 195 Jr. Chicago, Ill.33 Cecil Brown Jr. DB 5-10 205 Sr. Edison, Ga.34 Danny Mason RB 5-11 200 Jr. Manassas, Va.35 Tanner Walsh DB 6-1 170 Fr. Gaylord, Minn.36 Scott Webb WR 5-11 195 Fr. Bovey, Minn.37 Austin Strukel LB 6-0 200 Fr. Virginia, Minn.38 Joe Stearly LB 5-10 200 Sr. Blaine, Minn.39 Marvin Miller DB 6-0 200 Jr. Palm Beach, Fla.40 Jake Pinder TE 6-4 230 So. Orlando, Fla.41 Greg Lofquist DL 6-1 220 So. South St. Paul, Minn.42 Marc Cisneros WR 5-10 170 Fr. Palmdale, Calif.43 Wes Tucker RB 6-1 200 Fr. West St. Paul, Minn.44 Kevin Williams RB 5-8 235 Jr. Houston, Texas45 Sione Moli RB 5-11 205 Fr. Oakland, Calif.

By POSITION QUARTERBACKS (3)Barge. Perea, Stewart

RUNNING BACKS (9)Haley, Hansen, Mason, Maung, K. McBride, Moli, Tucker, K. WilliamsM. Williams

TIGHT ENDS (6)Anderson, Costilow, Eyton, Foley, Henderson, Pinder

WIDE RECEIVERS (11)Champion, Cheatham, Cisneros, Crassweller, Harvey, Lokken, Osgood, Pascal, Ross, Steinfeldt, Webb

OFFENSIVE LINE (15)Borowicz, Bos, Fish, Hughes, Johnson, Kelly, Lawrence, Machacek, Myers, Peterson, Pryor, Schwager, Smith, Tayeh, Wallace

DEFENSIVE LINE (11)Andrews, Crenshaw, Daniels, Ellis, Guillen, Jackson, Lawson, Lofquist, Scott, Selvestra, Simmons

LINEBACKERS (11)Davidson, Dixon, Hall, Hawkins, Jacobs, Lawson, Lenon, Stearly, Strukel, Toyer, Woods

DEFENSIVE BACKS (14)Brown, Calderon, Galan, Kellum, S. McBride, McCullough, McKinney, M. Miller, Mitchell, Morris, Nelson, Roed, Walsh, Webster

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2011 NSIC All-Conference Selections


NSIC North Division First Team OffenseRichard Haley, RB, Sr., University of Minnesota, CrookstonGarth Heikkinen, G, Sr., University of Minnesota DuluthPhillip Klaphake, QB, Jr., St. Cloud State UniversityBrian Leonhardt, TE, Sr., Bemidji State UniversityChris Morton, WR, Sr., Northern State UniversityTyler Steffan, WR, Sr., University of Mary NSIC North Division First Team DefenseMarvin Matthews, DB, Sr., St. Cloud State UniversityMatt Shaver, NG, Jr., Bemidji State UniversityChris Vandervest, DE., Jr., University of Minnesota Duluth NSIC North Division First Team SpecialistsChad Peterson, RS, Jr., St. Cloud State University NSIC North Division Second Team OffenseCraig Bagnell, QB, Jr., University of MaryAndrew Beckmann, G, Sr., St. Cloud State UniversityEli Kelly, C, Jr., University of Minnesota DuluthJustin Lee, WR, Sr., Bemidji State UniversityDamon Treat, WR, Jr., St. Cloud State UniversityMike Walker, RB, Jr., St. Cloud State UniversityZach Zweifel, WR, So., University of Minnesota Duluth NSIC North Division Second Team DefenseCory Crosby, LB, Sr., Bemidji State UniversityCameron Harper, DB, Sr., University of Minnesota DuluthMark Martin, LB, Sr., St. Cloud State UniversityJohn Oyloe, DE, Jr., University of MaryMark Martin, LB, Sr., St. Cloud State University NSIC North Division Second Team SpecialistsTyler Aldrige, K, Sr., St. Cloud State UniversityAlex Alvarez, P, Sr., Northern State University NSIC North Division Honorable MentionTyler Brody, DB, Sr., Minnesota State University, MoorheadBrett DeLange, G, Sr., Bemidji State UniversityKenny Chowa, DB, Jr., University of Minnesota DuluthBrody Davidson, LB, So., University of Minnesota, CrookstonMark Hanley, WR, Sr., Northern State UniversityBen Helmer, TE, Sr., University of Minnesota DuluthKristin James, RB, Sr., Northern State UniversityJeremy Kelly, G/T, So., University of Minnesota, CrookstonDustin Kroeplin, RB, Sr., Bemidji State UniversityMarquis Mukley, DB, Sr., Northern State UniversityTom Olson, OL, Jr., University of Minnesota DuluthChad Peterson, WR, Jr., St. Cloud State UniversityLance Rongstad, QB, Sr., Bemidji State UniversityBryan Sandy, TE, Jr., University of MaryHanipale Seuga, LB, Sr., Northern State UniversityEli Shoemaker, WR, Jr., St. Cloud State UniversityChase Vogler, QB, Sr., University of Minnesota Duluth

NSIC South Division First Team OffenseDennis Carter, WR, Sr., Minnesota State University, MankatoIsaac Jorgenson, TE, Sr., Augustana College Richard Lilla, C, Jr., Winona State UniversityRayon Simmons, RB, Sr., Winona State UniversityMatt Steffensmeier, T, Sr., Upper Iowa UniversityChris Smith, RB, So., Upper Iowa University NSIC South Division First Team DefenseMarcus Hall-Oliver, LB, Sr., Minnesota State University, MankatoTony Leggett, LB, Sr., Upper Iowa UniversityAustin Luecke, LB, Sr., Augustana CollegeChris Schaudt, DE, Jr., Minnesota State University, Mankato NSIC South Division First Team SpecialistsDennis Carter, KR, Sr., Minnesota State University, MankatoDaniel Padilla, K, Sr., Minnesota State University, Mankato NSIC South Division Second Team OffenseTheo Burkett, RB, Sr., Winona State UniversityAndrew Essman, G, Jr., Minnesota State University, MankatoDajon Newell, RB, So., Augustana CollegeTyler Peschong, QB, Sr., SW Minnesota State UniversityBrent Schlote, T, Jr., Wayne State CollegeAdam Thielen, WR, Sr., Minnesota State University, MankatoNate Thienes, TE, Sr., Concordia University, St. Paul NSIC South Division Second Team DefenseChris Campbell, NG, Sr., Concordia University, St. PaulRyan Gerts, LB, So., Winona State UniversityJordan Hale, DB, Jr., Minnesota State University, MankatoLewis Johnson, DE, Sr., Winona State UniversityChris Norgaard, DB, Sr., Winona State UniversityRyan Williams, DB, Sr., Winona State University NSIC South Division Second Team SpecialistsDrew Behrens, K, Sr., Augustana CollegeMike Wenk, P, Jr., Southwest Minnesota State University NSIC South Division Honorable MentionCory Christianson, G, Jr., Winona State UniversityCody Condon, TE, Jr., SW Minnesota State UniversityAlex Coulter, LB, Sr., Winona State UniversityGrant Gebhardt, RS, Jr., Augustana CollegeRobert Gunderson, CB, Sr., Minnesota State University, MankatoShay Gutman, WR, Jr., Upper Iowa UniversityJosh Hanson, QB, Sr., Augustana CollegeCole Jaeschke, QB, Jr., Upper Iowa UniversityTre Mason, WR, Sr., Concordia University, St. PaulMax Martin, K, Sr., Wayne State CollegeBen Parsley, WR, Sr., Augustana CollegeKevin Paulsen, WR/RS, Sr., Wayne State CollegeRoss Peterson, LB, Jr., Augustana CollegeAndy Pfeiffer, RB, Jr., Minnesota State University, MankatoBrandon Puffer, C, Jr., Southwest Minnesota State UniversityChris Reed, T, Jr., Minnesota State University, Mankato

2011 NSIC All-Conference RETURNEES


2012 NSIC Composite Schedule

August 30Minnesota State at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 6 P.M.Minnesota Duluth at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 6 P.M.Minnesota, Crookston at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 6 P.M.Sioux Falls at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 7 P.M. August 31Upper Iowa at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 6 P.M. September 1U-Mary at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 1 P.M.Northern State at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M.Wayne State at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 1 P.M. September 8MSU Moorhead at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M.Minot State at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M.Concordia-St. Paul at Minnesota, Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 1 P.M.Augustana at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2:30 P.M.SW Minnesota State at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 2:30 P.M.St. Cloud State at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 6 P.M.Winona State at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 6 P.M.Bemidji State at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 6 P.M. September 15Minnesota, Crookston at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M.Upper Iowa at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 2 P.M.Wayne State at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 1 P.M.Sioux Falls at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 2:30 P.M.Northern State at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 4:30 P.M.U-Mary at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 5 P.M.Minnesota State at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 6 P.M.Minnesota Duluth at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 6 P.M. September 22Bemidji State at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 12 P.M.MSU Moorhead at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 1 P.M.St. Cloud State at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M.Concordia-St. Paul at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 1 P.M.SW Minnesota State at Minnesota, Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 1 P.M.Winona State at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2:30 P.M.Minot State at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 1 P.M.Augustana at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 6 P.M. September 29Winona State at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 1 P.M.Augustana at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M.Minnesota, Crookston at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 1 P.M.Concordia-St. Paul at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 2 P.M.Northern State at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 2 P.M.Minnesota Duluth at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 6 P.M.U-Mary at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 6 P.M.SW Minnesota State at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 6:30 P.M. October 6Upper Iowa at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 12 P.M.St. Cloud State at Minnesota, Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 1 P.M.Minnesota State at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M.

Minot State at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 2:30 P.M.Bemidji State at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2:30 P.M.Wayne State at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 5 P.M.Sioux Falls at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 6 P.M.MSU Moorhead at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 6 P.M. October 13Minnesota, Crookston at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 1 P.M.U-Mary at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 1 P.M.Northern State at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 1 P.M.Winona State at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M.Augustana at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 1 P.M.Minnesota Duluth at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 1:30 P.M.SW Minnesota State at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 2 P.M.Concordia-St. Paul at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 6 P.M. October 20Wayne State at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 1 P.M.Bemidji State at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 1 P.M.Sioux Falls at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M.Minnesota State at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 1 P.M.Minnesota, Crookston at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 2:30 P.M.St. Cloud State at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 2:30 P.M.MSU Moorhead at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2:30 P.M.Upper Iowa at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 5 P.M. October 27Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 12 P.M.Minnesota Duluth at Minnesota, Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 1 P.M.Minot State at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 1 P.M.Augustana at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 1 P.M.Minnesota State at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M.Bemidji State at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 1 P.M.Northern State at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2:30 P.M.SW Minnesota State at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 4:30 P.M. November 3Winona State at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M.Wayne State at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 1 P.M.Sioux Falls at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 1 P.M.MSU Moorhead at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 1 P.M.Concordia-St. Paul at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn. 1 P.M.U-Mary at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 1 P.M.Minnesota, Crookston at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 1 P.M.St. Cloud State at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 1:30 P.M. November 10Wayne State at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 12 P.M.Minot State at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 1 P.M.St. Cloud State at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 1 P.M.Concordia-St. Paul at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 1 P.M.Northern State at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 1 P.M.Augustana at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 1 P.M.Upper Iowa at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 1 P.M.U-Mary at Minnesota, Crookston ,Grand Forks, N.D., 1 P.M.


2011 Team StatisticsCategories UMC OpponentsSCORING 171 426 Points Per Game 15.5 38.7 FIRST DOWNS 180 224 Rushing 128 123 Passing 37 86 Penalty 15 15 RUSHING YARDAGE 2546 2514 Yards gained rushing 2932 2693 Yards lost rushing 386 179 Rushing Attempts 549 484 Average Per Rush 4.6 5.2 Average Per Game 231.5 228.5 TDs Rushing 17 35 PASSING YARDAGE 803 2075 Att-Comp-Int 179-85-7 235-137-11 Average Per Pass 4.5 8.8 Average Per Catch 9.4 15.1 Average Per Game 73.0 188.6 TDs Passing 6 19 TOTAL OFFENSE 3349 4589 Total Plays 728 719 Average Per Play 4.6 6.4 Average Per Game 304.5 417.2 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 51-1066 33-690 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 9-77 26-290 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 11-83 7-60 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 20.9 20.9 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 8.6 11.2 INT RETURN AVERAGE 7.5 8.6 FUMBLES-LOST 21-13 10-7 PENALTIES-Yards 67-582 79-766 Average Per Game 52.9 69.6 PUNTS-Yards 49-1557 30-1144 Average Per Punt 31.8 38.1 Net punt average 24.2 32.9 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 32:02 30:42 3RD-DOWN Conversions 43/150 63/133 3rd-Down Pct 29% 47% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 19/41 12/22 4th-Down Pct 46% 55% SACKS BY-Yards 7-34 20-133 MISC YARDS -22 16 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 23 58 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS4-11 7-10 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-1 3-4 RED-ZONE SCORES 20-34 59% 51-62 82% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 18-34 53% 45-62 73% PAT-ATTEMPTS 19-20 95% 55-57 96%


2011 StatisticsRushingName GP Att. Gain Loss Net Avg. TD Long Avg./GameHaley, Richard 11 305 1698 142 1556 5.1 8 78 141.5 Barge, A.J. 11 162 913 201 712 4.4 8 70 64.7 Hansen, Tyler 10 36 149 7 142 3.9 1 28 14.2 Fiege, Eric 9 7 63 3 60 8.6 0 26 6.7 Nyhus, Trent 11 7 36 0 36 5.1 0 17 3.3 Lofquist, Greg 11 6 29 5 24 4.0 0 23 2.2 McBride, Keith 2 12 25 4 21 1.8 0 6 10.5 Rice, Brett 10 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Perea, Josh 6 12 19 24 -5 -0.4 0 7 -0.8

Passing Name GP Effic. Cmp.-Att.-Int. Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./GameBarge, A.J. 11 93.6 78-156-5 50.0 732 5 36 66.5 Perea, Josh 6 44.7 5-12-2 41.7 52 0 18 8.7 Nyhus, Trent 11 0.0 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Henderson,Steph 4 242.8 1-1-0 100.0 17 0 17 4.2 Haley, Richard 11 446.8 1-1-0 100.0 2 1 2 0.2

RecevingName GP No. Yards Avg. TD Long Avg./GameFiege, Eric 9 23 253 11.0 1 27 28.1 Haley, Richard 11 14 75 5.4 0 17 6.8 Viaene, Ben 11 12 129 10.8 2 31 11.7 Lecher, Jordan 8 9 92 10.2 1 16 11.5 Seger, Caleb 5 6 84 14.0 0 36 16.8 Borowicz, Matt 9 4 48 12.0 1 23 5.3 Steinfeldt,Andr 11 4 46 11.5 0 18 4.2 McBride, Keith 2 4 9 2.2 0 4 4.5 Foley, Lucas 10 3 27 9.0 0 13 2.7 Hansen, Tyler 10 2 7 3.5 0 6 0.7 Lofquist, Greg 11 2 5 2.5 0 4 0.5 Overby, Justin 11 1 17 17.0 0 17 1.5 Nyhus, Trent 11 1 11 11.0 1 11 1.0

Punt ReturnsName No. Yards Avg. TD LongFiege, Eric 7 73 10.4 0 25 Steinfeldt,Andr 1 2 2.0 0 2 Hansen, Tyler 1 2 2.0 0 2

InterceptionsName No. Yards Avg. TD LongHendrickson, Co 4 60 15.0 0 35 Devaughn, Chris 3 0 0.0 0 0 McCullough,Free 2 8 4.0 0 8 Overby, Justin 1 15 15.0 0 15 Davidson, Brody 1 0 0.0 0 0


2011 Statistics (Cont.)Kick ReturnsName No. Yards Avg. TD LongFiege, Eric 26 658 25.3 0 49 Hansen, Tyler 16 277 17.3 0 28 Brown, Cecil 2 17 8.5 0 10 Nyhus, Trent 2 21 10.5 0 16 Lofquist, Greg 2 32 16.0 0 20 Rice, Brett 1 47 47.0 0 47 Galan, Marcus 1 14 14.0 0 14

Total Offense Name GP Plays Rush Pass Total Avg./GameHaley, Richard 11 306 1556 2 1558 141.6 Barge, A.J. 11 318 712 732 1444 131.3 Hansen, Tyler 10 36 142 0 142 14.2 Fiege, Eric 9 7 60 0 60 6.7 Perea, Josh 6 24 -5 52 47 7.8 Nyhus, Trent 11 8 36 0 36 3.3 Lofquist, Greg 11 6 24 0 24 2.2 McBride, Keith 2 12 21 0 21 10.5 Henderson,Steph 4 1 0 17 17 4.2

Field GoalsName Made-Att. Pct. 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Long Blocked Secrest, Chris 4-9 44.4 0-0 1-2 1-3 2-4 0-0 44 0 Hayes, Michael 0-2 0.0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0 2

PuntingName No. Yards Avg. Long TB FC I20 50+ BlockedSecrest, Chris 36 1284 35.7 64 3 2 3 3 3 Henderson,Steph 6 230 38.3 52 1 0 1 1 0 Barge, A.J. 1 20 20.0 20 0 0 0 0 1

KickoffsName No. Yards Avg. TB OBHayes, Michael 20 1070 53.5 0 0 Secrest, Chris 14 654 46.7 0 2 Henderson,Steph 2 106 53.0 0 0

All Purpose YardsName GP Rush Rec. PR KR IR Total Avg./GameHaley, Richard 11 1556 75 0 0 0 1631 148.3 Fiege, Eric 9 60 253 73 658 0 1044 116.0 Barge, A.J. 11 712 0 0 0 0 712 64.7 Hansen, Tyler 10 142 7 2 277 0 428 42.8 Viaene, Ben 11 0 129 0 0 0 129 11.7 Lecher, Jordan 8 0 92 0 0 0 92 11.5 Seger, Caleb 5 0 84 0 0 0 84 16.8 Nyhus, Trent 11 36 11 0 21 0 68 6.2 Lofquist, Greg 11 24 5 0 32 0 61 5.5 Hendrickson, Co 11 0 0 0 0 60 60 5.5 Steinfeldt,Andr 11 0 46 2 0 0 48 4.4 Borowicz, Matt 9 0 48 0 0 0 48 5.3 Rice, Brett 10 0 0 0 47 0 47 4.7 Overby, Justin 11 0 17 0 0 15 32 2.9 McBride, Keith 2 21 9 0 0 0 30 15.0 Foley, Lucas 10 0 27 0 0 0 27 2.7 Brown, Cecil 10 0 0 0 17 0 17 1.7 Galan, Marcus 10 0 0 0 14 0 14 1.4 McCullough,Free 10 0 0 0 0 8 8 0.8 Perea, Josh 6 -5 0 0 0 0 -5 -0.8


2011 Statistics (Cont.)

Defense Tackles Sacks Pass Defense FumblesName GP Solo Asst. Total TFL-Yards No.-Yards Int.-Yards BU PD QBH Rec-Yards FF Kick Saf 26 McCullough,Free 10 42 31 73 2.5 - 4 . 2 - 8 2 4 . . 2 . . 18 Kellum, Tevin 11 34 37 71 2.5 - 10 . . 5 5 . . . . . 33 Brown, Cecil 10 30 41 71 5.5 - 14 1.0 - 2 . 1 1 1 1 - 0 1 . . 4 Hendrickson, Co 11 40 29 69 3.0 - 8 . 4 - 60 3 7 . 1 - 0 . . . 22 Davidson, Brody 11 23 44 67 3.0 - 12 1.5 - 10 1 - 0 . 1 . 1 - 0 . . . 31 Devaughn, Chris 10 25 20 45 . . 3 - 0 4 7 . . . . . 45 Overby, Justin 11 19 23 42 5.5 - 16 2.0 - 8 1 - 15 . 1 . 1 - 0 . . . 94 Snow, Deandre 11 14 27 41 4.0 - 12 1.0 - 7 . 1 1 1 . . . .19 Andrews,Jonique 10 12 25 37 4.0 - 14 . . . . 1 . . . .58 Lunsford,Walter 11 14 19 33 3.0 - 8 . . . . 2 . . . . 99 Weisner, Cory 11 14 17 31 5.0 - 12 . . 1 1 . 1 - 0 1 . . 5 Rice, Brett 10 14 17 31 0.5 - 2 . . 1 1 . . . . .17 Burdick, Jason 7 9 17 26 1.0 - 2 . . . . . . 1 . . 40 Pinder, Jacob 11 9 17 26 2.0 - 5 . . . . 2 1 - 0 . . . 24 Dahlen, Tanner 5 8 16 24 2.5 - 9 1.5 - 7 . . . . . . . . 38 Stearly, Joe 9 8 10 18 2.5 - 10 . . . . 1 . . . . 1 Roed, Tyler 8 10 7 17 . . . 1 1 . . . . . 42 Emmerich, Ryan 7 2 13 15 3.5 - 10 . . 1 1 1 . . . . 15 Morris, Nataki 8 4 10 14 1.0 - 1 . . . . . . . . . 75 Myers, Kevin 9 2 10 12 1.0 - 3 . . . . . . . . . 41 Lofquist, Greg 11 1 6 7 . . . . . . . . . . 51 Daniels, LaMar 6 1 6 7 . . . 1 1 1 . . . . 90 Friday,Jeremiah 4 1 4 5 . . . . . . . . . . 30 Nyhus, Trent 11 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . 21 Hansen, Tyler 10 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . 9 Steinfeldt,Andr 11 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . 20 Galan, Marcus 10 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . . . 46 Hayes, Michael 7 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . . . 83 Viaene, Ben 11 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . 84 Borowicz, Matt 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . 1 - 0 . . . 62 Kelly, Jeremy 11 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 8 Lecher, Jordan 8 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . 2 Secrest, Chris 10 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cheatham,Marcus 8 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 29 Seger, Caleb 5 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . .



Game 6Crookston, Minn.Oct. 61 p.m.

St. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITYHUSKIES

Location: St. Cloud, Minn.Founded: 1869Enrollment: 17,231Nickname: HuskiesColors: Cardinal & BlackNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Dr. Earl H. PotterAthletic Director: Heather WeemsHead Coach: Scott UnderwoodRecord at St. Cloud State: 33-14 (4 years)Career Record: 33-14 (4 years)Media Relations Director: Anne AbichtPhone: 320-308-2099Email: [email protected] Website: www.scsuhuskies.com2011 Football Record: 9-3 (8-2 NSIC)

Game 3Sioux Falls, S.D.Sept. 151 p.m.

Augustana CollegeVikings

Location: Sioux Falls, S.D.Founded: 1860Enrollment: 1,800Nickname: VikingsColors: Navy & GoldNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Rob OliverAthletic Director: Bill GrossHead Coach: Mike AldrichRecord at Augustana: 17-7 (2 years)Career Record: 17-7 (2 years)Sports Information Director: Tim EvansPhone: 605-274-4335Email: [email protected] Website: www.goaugie.com2011 Football Record: 6-5 (6-4 NSIC)

Game 1Winona, Minn.Aug. 306 p.m.

WINONA STATE UNIVERSITYWarriors

Location: Winona, Minn.Founded: 1858Enrollment: 8,000Nickname: WarriorsColors: Purple & WhiteNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Dr. Scott OlsonAthletic Director: Eric SchohHead Coach: Tom SawyerRecord at Winona State: 131-53 (16 years)Career Record: 131-53 (16 years)Sports Information Director: Grant WallPhone: 507-457-5576Email: [email protected] Website: www.winonastatewarriors.com2011 Football Record: 7-4 (7-3 NSIC)

Game 2Crookston, Minn.Sept. 81 p.m.

CONCORDIA University, St. PaulGOLDEN BeARS

Location: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1893Enrollment: 2,800Nickname: Golden BearsColors: Navy Blue & Vegas GoldNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Rev. Thomas RiesAthletic Director: Tom RubbelkeHead Coach: Ryan WilliamsRecord at Concordia: 6-5 (1 year)Career Record: 6-5 (1 year)Media Relations Director: Josh DeerPhone: 651-641-8893Email: [email protected] Website: www.cugoldenbears.com2011 Football Record: 6-5 (5-5 NSIC)

Game 5Bemidji, Minn.Sept. 291 p.m.

Bemidji State UniversityBEAVERS

Location: Bemidji, Minn.Founded: 1919Enrollment: 5,360Nickname: BeaversColors: Green & WhiteNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Dr. Richard HansonAthletic Director: Dr. Rick GoebHead Coach: Jeff TeschRecord at Bemidji State: 106-67 (15 years)Career Record: 106-67 (15 years)Media Relations Director: Dax LarsonPhone: 218-755-2763Email: [email protected] Website: www.bsubeavers.com2011 Football Record: 8-3 (7-3 NSIC)

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Game 4Crookston, Minn.Sept. 221 p.m.

Southwest Minnesota StaTE UniversityMUSTANGS

Location: Marshall, Minn.Founded: 1963Enrollment: 3,200Nickname: MustangsColors: Brown & GoldNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Dr. Ronald A. WoodAthletic Director: Chris HmielewskiHead Coach: Cory SauterRecord at SW Minnesota State: 7-15 (2 years)Career Record: 7-15 (2 years)Communications Director: Kelly LoftPhone: 507-537-7177Email: [email protected] Website: www.smsumustangs.com2011 Football Record: 3-8 (3-7 NSIC)


Game 11Grand Forks, N.D.Nov. 101 p.m.

University of MaryMarauders

Location: Bismarck, N.D.Founded: 1959Enrollment: 3,000Nickname: MaraudersColors: Blue, Orange & WhiteNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Fr. James SheaAthletic Director: Roger ThomasHead Coach: Myron SchulzRecord at U-Mary: 93-48 (13 years)Career Record: 93-48 (13 years)Media Relations Director: Brian LarsonPhone: 701-355-8354Email: [email protected] Website: www.GoUMary.com2011 Football Record: 5-6 (4-6 NSIC)

Game 9Crookston, Minn.Oct. 271 p.m.

UNIVERSITY of MINNESOTA DULUTHBULLDOGS

Location: Duluth, Minn.Founded: 1895Enrollment: 11,800Nickname: BulldogsColors: Maroon & GoldNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Dr. Lendley C. BlackAthletic Director: Bob NielsonHead Coach: Bob NielsonRecord at UMD: 90-24 (9 years)Career Record: 160-57-1 (19 years)Sports Information Director: Bob NygaardPhone: 218-726-8191Email: [email protected] Website: www.umdbulldogs.com2011 Football Record: 11-3 (8-2 NSIC)

Game 7Moorhead, Minn.Oct. 131 p.m.

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MoorheadDRAGONS

Location: Moorhead, Minn.Founded: 1887Enrollment: 7,500Nickname: DragonsColors: Red & WhiteNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Dr. Edna SzymanskiAthletic Director: Doug PetersHead Coach: Steve LaquaRecord at MSU Moorhead: 2-9 (1 year)Career Record: 2-9 (1 year)Sports Information Director: Tom BergPhone: 218-477-2550Email: [email protected] Website: www.msumdragons.com2011 Football Record: 2-9 (1-9 NSIC)

Game 8Minot, N.D.Oct. 202:30 p.m.

MINOT STATE UNIVERSITYBEAVERS

Location: Minot, N.D.Founded: 1913Enrollment: 3,468Nickname: BeaversColors: Red & GreenNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Dr. David FullerAthletic Director: Rick HedbergHead Coach: Paul RudolphRecord at Minot State: 28-23 (5 years)Career Record: 71-70 (13 years)Sports Information Director: Michael LinnellPhone: 701-858-3681Email: [email protected] Website: www.msubeavers.com2011 Football Record: 2-8

Game 10Aberdeen, S.D.Nov. 31 p.m.

NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITYWOLVES

Location: Aberdeen, S.D.Founded: 1901Enrollment: 3,100Nickname: WolvesColors: Maroon & GoldNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: NSICPresident: Dr. James SmithAthletic Director: Josh MoonHead Coach: Tom DoschRecord at Northern State: 7-15 (2 years)Career Record: 32-32 (6 years)Sports Information Director: Jacque ScobyPhone: 605-626-7748Email: [email protected] Website: www.northernstatewolves.com2011 Football Record: 5-6 (5-5 NSIC)

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GOLDEN EAGLE FOOTBALL RECORDS (TEAM)RUSHING YARDS Game: 518 vs. MSU-Moorhead (2004) Season: 2,546 (2011)RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED Game: -10 vs. Valley City State University (1997) Season: 662 (1996)PASSES ATTEMPTED Game: 51 vs. Mt. Senario (1995) Season: 323 (2003)PASSES COMPLETED Game: 34 vs. Mt. Senario (1995) Season: 161 (1996)PASSING YARDS Game: 325 vs. Bemidji State (10/18/08) Season: 1,808 (1996)COMPLETIONS ALLOWED Game: 0 vs. Trinity College (1994) Season: 78 (1994)INTERCEPTIONS THROWN Game: 6 vs. Upper Iowa (10/6/07) Season: 25 (2006)TOTAL PLAYS Game: 97 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) Season: 784 (2001)TOTAL YARDS Game: 581 vs. MSU Moorhead (11/6/04) Season: 3,465 (2003)TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED Game: 35 vs. Mayville State University (1997) Season: 2,342 (1996)TOTAL POINTS SCORED Game: 60 vs. University of Minnesota, Morris (2000) Season: 280 (1997)TOTAL POINTS ALLOWED Game: 0 vs. Wayne State College (2004) (4 other times) Season: 135 (1996)

THE LONGEST YARD (INDIVIDUAL)RUN: 92 Mark Olsonawski vs. Black Hills State (1998)PASS RECEPTION: 92 Mike Olsonawski vs. Wayne State (2001)FIELD GOAL: 57 Louie Sylvester vs. UND (2000)PUNT RETURN: 89 Neil Austin vs. U of M, Morris (2001)KICKOFF RETURN: 91 Chris Wooding vs. Upper Iowa (11/7/2009)INTERCEPTION RETURN: 95 Nick Starcevic vs. Augustana (2004)FUMBLE RETURN: 88 Andy Barnum vs. St. Cloud State (2004)PUNT: 86 Jason Lindquist vs. Montana Tech (1997)

RUSHING (INDIVIDUAL)ATTEMPTS Game: 52 R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (11/5/05) Season: 305 Richard Haley (2011) Career: 584 R.J. Rollins (2002-05)YARDS: Game: 384 R.J. Rollins vs. MSU-Moorhead (2004) Season: 1,556 Richard Haley (2011) Career: 3,073 R.J. Rollins (2002-05)TOUCHDOWNS Game: 5 R.J. Rollins vs. MSU-Moorhead (2004) Season: 19 Mark Olsonawski (1997) Career: 29 Mark Olsonawski (1995-98) 29 R.J. Rollins (2002-05)

TOTAL OFFENSE (INDIVIDUAL)ATTEMPTS Game: 65 Josh Kruetner vs. Upper Iowa (10/6/07)YARDS: Game: 403 Justin Schreiber vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) Season: 2,192 Justin Schreiber (2001) Career: 5,260 Justin Schreiber (2001-02)

PASSING (INDIVIDUAL)ATTEMPTS Game: 51 Brent Halbersma vs. Mt. Senario (1995) Season: 287 Scott Strohmeier (1996) Career: 645 Justin Schreiber (1999-02)COMPLETIONS Game: 34 Brent Halbersma vs. Mt. Senario (1995) Season: 156 Scott Strohmeier (1996) Career: 270 Scott Strohmeier (1996, 97) COMPLETION % Game: 70.8% (17-24) Scott Strohmeier vs. U of M. Morris (1996) Season: 54.4% (156-287) Scott Strohmeier (1996) Career: 51.2% (270-527) Scott Strohmeier (1996, 97)TOUCHDOWNS Game: 4 Justin Schreiber vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) 4 Scott Strohmeier vs. Mayville State (1996) Season: 16 T. J. Tiesler (1999) Career: 28 T. J. Tiesler (1998, 99) 28 Justin Schreiber (1999-02)YARDS Game: 325 Tim Ennis vs. Bemidji State (10/10/08) Season: 1,782 Scott Strohmeier (1996) Career: 3,520 Justin Schreiber (1999-02)

Justin Schreiber UMC’s All-Time leading passer with 3,520 career passing yards.

RECORDS


PUNTING (INDIVIDUAL)ATTEMPTS Game: 12 R.J. Rollins vs. University of South Dakots (8/25/05) Season: 74 Eric Albrecht (2001) Career: 150 R.J. Rollins (2002-2005)AVERAGE Game: 52.9 Jason Lindquist vs. Montana Tech (1997) Season: 39.9 Louie Sylvester (2000 Career: 37.5 Louie Sylvester (1998-00)

DEFENSE (INDIVIDUAL)UNASSISTED TACKLES Game: 14 Jason Lindquist vs. Jamestown College (1997) Season: 70 Jason Lindquist (1997) Career: 152 Justin Reed (2002-2005)ASSISTED TACKLES Game: 17 Neil Austin vs. Northern State (2001) Season: 64 Justin Reed (2005) 64 Mike Nordby (1998)Career: 197 Justin Reed (2002-2005)TOTAL TACKLES Game: 27 Neil Austin vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) Season: 105 Jason Lindquist (1997) Career: 349 Justin Reed (2002-2005)INTERCEPTIONS Game: 3 Jay Schreiber vs. SW-Minnesota State Season: 8 Randy Lee (1998) Career: 17 Randy Lee (1996-99) SACKS Game: 3 Justin Buzby vs. MSU Moorhead (11/6/04) 3 Jimmy Mages vs. Moorhead State (2000) 3 Cory Schreifels vs. Valley City (1997) Season: 13.5 Cory Schreifels (1996) Career: 28 Chad Larson (1997-00)

PASS RECEIVING (INDIVIDUAL)RECEPTIONS Game: 12 Mark Olsonawski vs. Valley City State (1996) Season: 68 Mark Olsonawski (1996) Career: 148 Mark Olsonawski (1995-98)YARDS Game: 163 Cornelius King vs. Bemidji State (10/18/08) Season: 747 Mark Olsonawski (1996) Career: 1,762 Carl Aho (1996-99)TOUCHDOWNS: Game: 2 Cornelius King vs. Bemidji State (10/18/08) 2 Mike Olsonawski vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) 2 Carl Aho vs. Mt. Senario (1997) 2 Carl Aho vs. U of M, Morris (1997) 2 Adam Steege vs. Martin Luther (1997) 2 Mark Olsonawski vs. U of M, Morris (1995) 2 Mark Olsonawski vs. Trinity College (1996) 2 Mark Olsonawski vs. Minot State Univ. (1996) 2 Travis Bjerke vs. Mayville State Univ. (1996) 2 Casey Crompton vs. Crown College and Trinity College (1994) Season: 8 Carl Aho (1998) Career: 23 Carl Aho (1995-99)

SCORING (INDIVIDUAL)TOUCHDOWNS Game: 5 R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (2004, 2005) Justin Schreiber vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) Season: 19 Mark Olsonawski (1997) Career: 42 Justin Schreiber (1999-02)FIELD GOALS Game: 3 Scott Turnbull vs. Mayville State (1995) Louie Sylvester vs. U of M, Duluth (2000) Season: 10 Louie Sylvester (1997 & 2000) Career: 35 Louie Sylvester (1997-2000)EXTRA POINTS Game: 7 Louie Sylvester vs. U of M, Morris (1997) Season: 28 Louie Sylvester (1997-99) Career: 103 Louie Sylvester (1997-2000)TWO POINT CONVERSIONS Game: 2 Derrick Sanders vs. Minot State (1995) Season: 78 Derrick Sanders (1995) Career: 114 Derrick Sanders (1994-95)

#9 Justin Reed UMC’s All-Time tackles leader with 349 career tackles.R.J. Rollins UMC’s All-Time leading rusher

with 3,073 career rushing yards.

RECORDS


Jeremy KvienRoseau, MN

1998 Honorable Mention DL

Mark OlsonawskiHallock, MN

1998 Honorable Mention RB1997 Second Team All-American RB1996 Second Team Hon. Mention SB

Jason LindquistDalton, MN

1997 Honorable Mention LB/P

Cory SchreifelsCold Spring, MN

1997, 1996 First Team All-American NG

Derrick SandersMilwaukee, WI

1995 First Team All-American

Junior College All-Americans1972: Gary Wagner - Crookston, MN • 2nd Team Defensive Back1973: Mark Linnel - So. St. Paul, MN • 1st Team Offensive Center Mike Spiva - Warren, Ohio • Honorable Mention Wide Receiver1976 Dana Powers - Moorhead, MN • Moorhead, MN • 2nd Team Defensive Back1978 Al Standberg - Strathcona, MN • 2nd Team Defensive Back

1982 Jay Gunderson - Gary, MN • Honorable Mention Defensive End1985: Rick Spaeth - Mahnomen, MN • 1st Team Offensive Tackle1989: Kirk Rongen - Crookston, MN • Honorable Mention Offensive Tackle1990: Craig Talberg - Princeton, MN • 1st Team Defensive Back1992: Kenny Bond - Winnipeg, Manitoba • 2nd Team Defensive Lineman1993: Derrick Sanders - Milwaukee, WI • Honorable Mention Running Back

Justin SchreiberGlyndon, MN

2002 All-AmericanHonorable Mention QB

R.J. RollinsAnchorage, AK

2004 All-AmericanHonorable Mention RB

All-Americans


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Ed Widseth Field/Lysaker Gymnasium History Ed Widseth, a Gonvick native who began his football career

here in the fall of 1929 at the Northwest School of Agricul-

ture, went on to star for the Minnesota Gophers and was a

Co-Captain of the 1936 National Championship Team. Ed

was actually a candidate for the Heisman Award and was

on Lindy’s All-Century Team for Defensive Line. He was

the first player drafted by the New York Giants in 1937, he

played five years in the NFL. Ed was the NFL MVP in 1938.

A member of the National Collegiate Hall of Fame, Wids-

eth also was selected in 1991 as a charter member of the

Gopher’s Men’s Sports Hall of Fame and as one of the 20

greatest Gopher athletes ever. In 1997 UMC and Crookston

High School honored Ed by dedicating the football field in

his name.

Lysaker Gymnasium, built in 1981, was named for former athletic director, Herschel “Hersch” Lysaker. Lysaker served as UMC’s athletic director from 1966-1976. Hersch received the UMC Torch and Shield Service Award in 1975 for his outstanding contribution to the college community. In 1977 he was inducted into the Minnesota Football Hall of Fame. Lysaker began his work for the campus

in 1944, when he joined the staff of the NWSA as athletic director and home projects supervisor. He spent a total of 44 years in education, including his previous service at high schools in Adams, ND, Northwood, ND, Warren, MN, and Crookston.



From its modest origin as a six-team alliance nearly eight decades ago, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has matured into a 16-team union of upper Midwest colleges and universities to form arguably the strongest affiliation in NCAA Division II.

The NSIC can trace its roots to 1932 when six schools, including Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota Duluth and Winona State University signed on as charter members. All remain active subscribers of the league today. Southwest Minnesota State University was added in 1969, followed by North-ern State University in 1978, Wayne State College (NE) in 1998, Concordia University-St. Paul and the University of Minnesota, Crookston in 1999, the University of Mary and Upper Iowa University in 2006, Augustana College in 2008 and Minot State University and the University of Sioux Falls in 2012.

Minnesota State, St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth later left the league to join the North Central Conference but returned to the NSIC in 2008. University of Minnesota, Morris and Michigan Tech University were once part of the NSIC family as well.

In 1992 the NSIC became a true athletic showcase for both men and women with the merger of the traditional Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC) and the Northern Sun Conference (NSC), the home of women’s athletics since 1979.

Before NSIC affiliates became certified for championship competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1995, its member institutions filled prominent roles in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NIC and NSC clubs annually dispatched qualified student-athletes to national tournaments and captured several NAIA teams and individual championships.

The NSIC celebrates its 81st season this year and clearly continues to make a major imprint nationally, winning 11 national titles since 2006. Winona State men claimed NCAA II Basketball Championships in 2006 and 2008 and narrowly missed a third crown, falling in a last second shot in 2007. In addition, the Warriors established a NCAA II record of 57 consecutive victories.

Concordia University launched an ongoing streak of five consecutive NCAA II Volleyball Championships in 2007. In 2008 the Golden Bears won 37 straight matches after a season opening loss on their way to a second consecutive title and scripted a marvelous encore in 2009 with a perfect 37-0 finish, a third straight national crown and a winning streak of 74 straight matches. In 2010 the Golden Bear extended that win streak to 75 before dropping their second match of the season. They started 2010 with a 10-4 record before ripping off 22 straight wins on their way to their fourth straight national title. In 2011, after overcoming midseason injuries, the Golden Bears hit their stride. The Golden Bears knocked off No. 1 and undefeated Cal State San Bernardino to become the first team in the history of NCAA Division II women’s vol-leyball, to captured a fifth consecutive NCAA Division II Championship.

In a most surprising run, Minnesota Duluth completed a perfect 15-0 season by winning the 2008 NCAA Division II Football Championship. The Bulldogs, limited to only 24 scholarships by league rule, swept a field of fully-funded teams, including top ranked Grand Valley State and number three Northwest Missouri State. Two years later in 2010 the Bulldogs repeated that feat, going 15-0 again to win the national championship. The Bulldogs became the first NCAA DII football squad to win two national championships with undefeated records.

Minnesota State added more luster to the league by finishing 32-2 and claiming the 2008-09 NCAA II Women’s Basketball Championship. The Mavericks rolled to a wild 103-94 victory over Franklin Pierce to set a NCAA record for total points in the title game.

Augustana College got into the mix of national championships in 2011 when their women’s cross country team turned in a true team perfor-mance in Spokane, Wash. All five Viking runners earned All-American status as Augustana won the first cross country national champion-ship in NSIC history.

Since 2000, the NSIC has also participated in Mineral Water Bowl. Hosted by the Quarterback Club of Excelsior Springs, Mo., the Mineral Water Bowl matches the highest-finishing teams from the NSIC and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) not se-lected for the NCAA Division II football playoffs. In 2000, Winona State defeated Missouri Western State, 43-41, in triple overtime, for the Warriors first-ever NCAA II post-season win.

The NSIC has also had five athletes awarded with the NCAA Elite 89 Award, which is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 89 championships. Earning the award were Ben Keller (Minnesota State, Baseball 2012), Cody Lensing (Augustana, Wrestling 2012), Kendra Huettl (Minnesota State, Softball, 2011), Matt Braithwaite (Augustana, Cross Country, 2010) and Lauren Brown (Winona State, Outdoor Track & Field, 2010).

Member schools continue to emphasize the educational, entertainment and unifying value of sports while pointing with pride to the many advantages to be gained by attending these colleges and universities. The NSIC is committed to providing rewarding experiences for its student-athletes, and while the challenges that loom are sizable, indeed, the NSIC is surely well positioned for the future. (By Larry Scott – amended by Nick Kornder)

HISTORY of the NSIC



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