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The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology would like to welcome you to Dunham Field at O’HarraStadium. The football field and facilities has recently received quite a facelift with the addition of state-of-theart locker rooms, a prestige turf playing surface on the field, a high-tech scoreboard capable of giving in gamestatistics and six luxury skyboxes perched over the grandstands enabling fans to watch the game from awhole

new perspective. It is truly one of the best facilities in the Dakota Athletic Conference.

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FactsSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a proud heritage of excellence in preparing graduates to serve as

leaders in the professions of engineering and science. The university provides graduate and undergraduate degrees in sci-ence, engineering, and interdisciplinary sciences.

There are 16 academic departments organized into two colleges: the College of Engineering, and the College of Scienceand Letters. A total of 32 degree programs in engineering and science are offered at the baccalaureate, masters, and doc-toral levels.

Our students, in combination with an exceptionally talented faculty and great support from the community, providean exciting environment for education excellence.

Award-winning undergraduate education is enhanced by graduate education and research and development in areasof critical need to the state, nation, and the international community.

FacilitiesSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology facilities include the Black Hills Business Development Center, the

Darold D. King Physical Education Building, the Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Building, the ComputationalMechanics Laboratory, the Electrical Engineering/Physics Building, the McLaury Building, Devereaux Library, O’HarraBuilding, Mineral Industries Building, the Tech Development Laboratory, and Surbeck Student Center.

Tuition and Fees Fall 2007Undergraduate SD Non SDTuition and Fees $5,673 $6,911Room and Board $4,600 $4,600Books and Supplies $1,930 $1,930Total Per Year $12,203 $13,441

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A.A.General Studies

B.S.Chemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceElectrical Engineering

Environmental EngineeringGeological EngineeringGeologyIndustrial EngineeringInterdisciplinary Sciences

Atmospheric ScienceBusiness Applications inScience and Technology

Pre-Professional Health SciencesScience, Technology, and Society

Mathematics (Applied andComputational)

Mechanical EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMining Engineering and

ManagementPhysics

M.S.Atmospheric SciencesBiomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistry

Civil EngineeringComputer ScienceElectrical EngineeringGeology and Geological

Engineering

Materials Engineering and ScienceMechanical EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringPaleontologyPhysics

Ph.D.Atmospheric and Environmental

Sciences

Biomedical EngineeringChemical and Biological

Engineering

Geology and Geological EngineeringMaterials Engineering and ScienceNanoscience and Nanoengineering

MAJORS

Student Demographics Fall 2006Enrollment StatusFull Time 1,565 73.7%Part Time 559 26.3%


Faculty and Staff, FY 2007Faculty: 116Staff*: 157*Temporary employees included in this total

OutreachSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers programs and activities that teach and entertain K-12 students and commu-

nity members, including: APEX Gallery, The Museum of Geology, Engineers Week, Math Contest, Multicultural Expo., SeniorDesign Fair, SD GEARUPHonors Program, S.D. Space Grant Consortium, and many more. Classes and campus for K-12 students,teachers, alumni, and professionals are offered through the Office of Educational Programs and Professional Conferences. For moreinformation, visit www.sdmines.sdsmt.edu/learn.

Rapid City and the Black HillsSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology is located in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city. The city of 65,000 is the

regional center for health care, shopping, banking, and other services, and is a major tourist destination because of its proximity tothe Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands, and other attractions. There are caves, mountains, streamsand lakes, and a vast variety of rocks, minerals, wildlife, and plant life. The Badlands represent some of the world’s greatest fossilresources as well as serving as an outdoor laboratory for the School of Mines.

FY08 Research FundingSchool of Mines faculty members and researchers received 90 research awards totaling more than $10.1 million during the 2008

fiscal year. The funding came from many different agencies, including the National Science Foundation, the State of South Dakota,NASA, the Department of Transportation, Army Research Laboratory, and many more.

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HARDROCKER FOOTBALLROBERT A. WHARTON, PH.D. — PRESIDENT OF SDSM&T

Robert A. Wharton, Ph.D., became president of the South DakotaSchool of Mines and Technology on July 1, 2008. Previously, he servedas provost and vice president for academic affairs at Idaho StateUniversity (ISU).Wharton was a tenured professor of biology at ISU andpreviously served as its chief research officer. His Ph.D. in botany is fromVirginia Polytechnic Institute. He also holds a M.A. degree in biologyand a B.A. in botany from Humboldt State University in California. Dr.Wharton is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancementof Science, The Explorers Club, and the Royal Geographic Society.Wharton is a recipient of the United States Antarctic Service Medal andhas served on the National Research Council’s Polar Research Board.


HARDROCKER FOOTBALLCOACHING STAFF

Dan Kratzer will enter his fourth season as the Hardrocker head coach this fall. Hewas selected as head coach after five seasons as receivers coach and assistant headcoach at Kent State University in Ohio.

Kratzer spent six seasons as head coach at LindenwoodUniversity inMissouri from1995-2000, where he guided the team to its first ever NAIA playoff game in 1998. Heserved as head coach at Hastings College in Nebraska, from 1990-1994, where he wonconference championships in 1991 and 1992, and guided the team to three NAIA play-off appearances. He has had additional experience as an assistant at Miami (Ohio) in1986, as the head coach at Ohio Northern University in 1984 and 1985, and as anassistant at Indiana University in 1983.

A native of Lathrop, Missouri, Kratzer received a bachelor’s degree in physical edu-cation fromMissouri Valley in 1971, and earned his master’s degree in education from

Central Missouri State University in 1976. He was selected in the 8th round of the 1972 NFL draft by the CincinnatiBengals and moved to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1973. He served in 1982 as the administrative assistant for Coach BillWalsh and the San Francisco 49ers summer camp.

He and his wife Suzanne have two grown children, daughter Danielle and son Reggie, who played for his father atLindenwood. They are proud grandparents of Danielle's daughter Reaghan.

After the 2004 season and being responsible for coaching the leading tackler onthe Kent State University, Defense coach Messick was called to duty to train a militaryunit in Belgium, Congo. After six months extended duty he is back coaching as SpecialTeams Coordinator here at the South Dakota Mines. Coach Kratzer says he is glad tohave such an addition to our staff, and will bring the type of discipline, intensity andmost of all long term commitment that our players here so deserve.

His coaching stops include Kent State, HargraveMilitary Academy, MarineMilitaryAcademy, Naval Academy and Bowie State University.

In addition, Messick has coached numerous interservice teams at U.S. MarineCorps bases, including Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (1977-79); Camp Pendelton, California(1981-82); and Parris Island, South Carolina (1983-84). He retired from the MarineCorps in 1997 as a Lietenant Colonel following 28 years in the service. Messick graduated from the University ofOklahoma in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in education. He and his wife Virginia reside in Rapid City. Their familyincludes daughter Jessica and son Scott and his wife Deirdre and twins Jake and Matt, and daughter Caroline.

Phone: 605-355-3025Email: [email protected]

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

DAN KRATZER

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOROKLAHOMA '69

THIRD SEASON AT MINES

LONNIE MESSICK

Scott is a 1997 graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University and is in hissecond year as head athletic trainer at South Dakota School of Minesand Technology. Before joining the School of Mines AthleticDepartment, he was an athletic trainer for the University of Wyomingwhere he covered both men’s rugby and lacrosse. He brings muchknowledge and experience to the School of Mines Sports MedicineTeam. Scott has been married to Becky, a Physical Therapist in RapidCity, for 12 years.


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Former assistant at South Dakota State and Oklahoma Panhandle State University. "Iam very pleased to have Cartier as a part of ourMines Football Program.We are very for-tunate to have a coach with his Championship background experience as a player and hismost recent coaching involvement at South Dakota State University.

"He will add great teaching and recruiting experience, which will benefit the playersalready here, and those he will be recruiting in the future!"

DEFENSIVE COORDINATORSTRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHB.S. POLITICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA

CARTIER WALKER

Joe ZoggOffensive Line Coach

ASSISTANT COACHES

Mark MiresRunning Backs Coach

Dustin ThomasDefensive Line Coach

Rick LutesEquipment Manager

TRAINER

SCOTT BAIRD


RAPID CITY — The South Dakota School of Mines foot-ball program has taken a new approach concerning the 2008campaign. Instead of setting a long list of obtainable goals forthe season, the Hardrockers have simplified their approach—“take it one day at a time.”

“Our goal this year is to focus on today, andthat’s a day-by-day issue,” said fourth-yearHardrocker head coach Dan Kratzer. “If wecan do that and become better every day thenthe sky is the limit for the potential of thisfootball team. That’s the most importantthing for us.”

Kratzer added that there are still goals outthere that the team wants to get — like post-ing a winning record, competing in the upperhalf of the conference and being in the huntfor a Dakota Athletic Conference title. Butthose things will come in time.

Last season the Hardrockers finished theyear with a 3-7 overall record while posting a1-6 mark in the DAC. The 2007 campaigncould just as easily been 5-5 if a couple of plays would have haddifferent outcomes, but that’s football. SD Mines did accom-plish some good things last year and hope to use that as a step-ping stone to make 2008 even better.

“We think this football team is better right now then our

one last year at this time. And I am not taking anything awayfrom last year’s team, we are just in a better position this timearound,” Kratzer said. “The one thing we want to be able to dothis year is keep the defense off the field and score points. Wefeel like we are on the right track to get that done.”

The Hardrockers had to say farewell to five seniors— LukasMunsell (WR.RB), Charlie Hankins (DL), Mike DeStigter (DL),Antony Rud (DB) and Steve Perez (WR). Those five seniors con-

tributed a lot to the ‘Rocker program the past five years.“(Hankins and DeStigter) were defensive guys that spent a

lot of time on the field. Charlie was a three- or four-year starterand DeStigter played off-and-on for all four of his years here.

Rud was a guy in the secondary that came onand did a real good job in his senior year andalso played well on special teams,” Kratzer said.“Perez played on both sides of the ball. Heplayed some in the secondary one year but wasprimarily a receiver. He was a spot player andreal dependable guy. And we would have hadabout 50 percent (less) of the offense if wewouldn’t have had Lukas last year. That’s thekind of impact he had.”

Kratzer added that when a playmakerleaves, like the five seniors, it leaves a void ineither the offense or defense. But the coachsaid that even though an athlete can be hard toreplace, the Hardrockers have a lot of depth atall those positions to keep things intact.

“When the program gets stronger and bet-ter we would like to have 15 to 20 seniors. We just haven’t hadthat yet,” Kratzer said.

The ‘Rockers list nine seniors on this year’s roster — ChadWestendorf (DB), Matt Fisher (DB), Jarrod Luze (LB), JoshuaJones (RB), Jordan Anderson (DL, P), Colton Clark (DL), Matt

Deardoff (OL), Justin Griesinger (OL) andMichael Kennedy (DL)

With twice as many seniors on the squadthis year, Kratzer said the team is full of lead-ership. Westendorf, Griesinger, Luze andClark have all stepped into those roles tosteer the team in the right direction.

“Those are the guys that have kind ofstepped up in (last) spring and took leader-ship roles. We are counting on those guys tocontinue to do that,” Kratzer said. “Thoseguys are heavily depended on. And they areguys we can hang our hats on.”

Kratzer added that the leadership is moreperformance based and kind of a lead-by-example system. Basically all of the seniors

on the 2008 team have seen significant playing time which hasearned them a ton of respect among the underclassmen.

“The fact that we do have more numbers in that seniorclass, and all those guys have playing and starting experience— those are key factors,” Kratzer said. “Our leadership comesvery much from just performance. It’s a different style of lead-ership from our senior class.”

Breaking down the team, Kratzer pointed to the defense as

2008 SEASON PREVIEWBy Brad Blume

Sports Information DirectorSouth Dakota School of Mines


a major strength of the unit. The line backing crew along withthe secondary both have a lot of talent with some veteransmixed in with some talented new players.

Junior Tyrell Anderson returns as the top linebacker. Afterearning All Conference First Team honors in 2007 and leadingthe team in tackles, he is back bigger and stronger. Luze is alsoamong the top players in that unit along with newcomer EricYeash, a freshman from Colorado that has a real nose for get-ting to the ball carrier and bringing him to the ground.

In the secondary,Westendorf is one of the cornerback alongwith sophomore Dustin Meneley (DAC honorable mention in2007), who had an outstanding freshman season. TomLunzman (DAC second team selection in 2007), who alsoshined as a freshman has earned the starting free safety posi-tion and newcomer Todd Sherman is at the strong safety spot.

“We knew that coming into the season. We felt that wouldbe a big plus for us to have that kind of experience back and tohave some depth,” Kratzer said.

On the other side of the ball, Kratzer said the offensive linehas really gelled together and appear to be the foundation forthe offense.

Deardoff and Griesinger have been playing on the O-line fora number of years and really anchor the group. Add in bigKayne Ree andMark Olson at either tackle position along withDave Randall and Clint Kling sharing time at center and theyform a pretty impenetrable wall.

“Everyplace else, except for tight end position, is youngplayers,” the coach said.

Junior Jason Beilstein made the transition from quarterbackto tight end a year ago and it was a good move by all. Beilsteinis a good sized target that can catch the ball and get down fieldquick.

“Jasonmade a good and unselfish transition to the tight endspot,” Kratzer said. “After that all our receivers are youngguys.”

Not only the receivers, but the starting quarterback alsoenters the college ranks as an untested freshman. Nick Russellfrom San Diego, Calif., however has an awesome presencebehind center. He is able to read defenses, scrambles like anupperclassman and has an outstanding arm. He should have astellar rookie season.

The Hardrockers have a brand new running back thatshould be a sparkplug as well. Jamie Dale, a freshman fromAlpine, Calif., is an elusive back with great speed that will burston to the scene this year. He has similar qualities to that ofMunsell as a grinder. Mix him in with Jones and theHardrockers have a pretty solid tandem in the backfield.

“That’s a real plus in a lot of ways. I think it speaks highly ofthe type of character they have,” Kratzer said of his new play-ers. “ It takes a team to make good performances and there area lot of people who will put forth great efforts to allow (these)underclassmen to have success (this season).”

Special teams should be another pleasant surprise this year.The Hardrockers have a stable full of kickers and punters along


with a solid core of return men to get SDM into plenty of scor-ing opportunities.

Rapid City sophomore Justin Whalin returns as the PATand field goal kicker. Kratzer said he is confident in Whalin’sability and expects good things from him. Sophomore EverettBrill has emerged as the No. 1 place kicker while sophomoreJoseph Berke and senior Anderson are in the spotlight as pun-ters. Kratzer said he is pleased in this aspect of his team andhopes they can stay consistent when kicking the ball.

As for the return game, Meneley had an excellent freshmanyear and should be a big contributor again this year along withDale and sophomore Logan Smidt.

Looking at the conference, there aren’t really any surprisesthis year as Black Hills State, Minot State and JamestownCollege are all bucking for that top spot. Black Hills andJamestown were both nationally ranked in the preseason whileMinot has some solid returners on their roster including one ofthe top running backs in the country in senior Nick Banks.

“There are no surprises right now that we can see. They arethree solid programs in the league and that’s what we want tobecome,” Kratzer said.

SD Mines ranked seventh in conference.“We are going to have to earn respect game by game from

our DAC opponents,” Kratzer added.


HARDROCKER FOOTBALL2008 PRESEASON FACTS AND OUTLOOK

General InformationName of School: South Dakota School of MinesAddress: 501 East St. Joseph StreetCity/Zip: Rapid City, SD, 57701Enrollment: 2100Nickname:HardrockersSchool Colors: Old Gold and Navy BlueGymnasium: Goodell GymnasiumAffiliation: NAIAConference: Dakota Athletic ConferencePresident: Robert A. wharton, Ph.D.Alma Mater:Humboldt State University, CAAthletic Director:Hugh WelshAlma Mater: Valley City State/University of MaryAthletic Department Phone: 605-394-2351Athletic Department Fax: 605-394-6950

Sports Information OfficeSports Information Director: Brad BlumeAlma Mater: South Dakota State, 1999SID Office Phone: 605-394-2355SID Fax: 605-394-6950SID E-mail: [email protected] website: www.gorockers.com

Coaching StaffHead Coach: Dan KratzerAlma Mater: B.S., Missouri Valley CollegeM.S., Central Missouri StateRecord at SDM: 5-25Football Office Phone: 605-394-2604Email: [email protected]: Lonnie Messick, Cartier Walker,Joe Zogg

Team Information2007 Overall Record: 3-72007 DAC Record: 0-8Home/Away/ Neutral Records: 1-4/ 0-5/ 0-0-1

Media InformationNewspapersRapid City JournalP.O. Box 450Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-394-8430E-mail: [email protected]: 605-394-8463

Rapid City Weekly2040 West Main, Suite 110Rapid City, SD, 57701Phone: 605-341-0086E-mail: [email protected]: 605-341-0274

RadioKOTA RadioP.O. Box 1760Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-342-2000

Television:KEVN TV (Jamie Zepp)P.O. Box 677Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-394-7777Fax: 605-394-3652E-mail: [email protected]

KNBN TVP.O. Box 9549Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-355-0024

KOTA TV (Ethan Rector)P.O. Box 1760Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-342-2000FAX: 605-721-5730E-mail: [email protected]


MATT FISHER............................................SENIOR

FREE SAFETY/STRONG SAFETY HEIGHT: 5'8" WEIGHT: 205MOUNTAIN VIEW, WY ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

JARROD LUZE ..........................................SENIOR

LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 225BUSHNELL, SD ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

CHAD WESTENDORF ..................................SENIOR

CORNER BACK HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 165GEDDES, SD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

2008 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS

Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2006 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 02007 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 0

Parent: Debra FisherMatt’s played in the Hardrocker system for a few years now and will be looked at to provide leadershipas one of the team’s veteran players.

Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2005 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 02006 19 5 0 0 1 1 1 02007 52 14 2 0 1 1 2 0TOTAL 73 21 2 0 2 2 3 0

Parents: Dan and Gail LuzeJarrod grew up on a farm near Brookings, S.D., and he likes a variety of things. He has added some massthis fall and is poised to have another breakout year. His 2007 highlight was defeating Dakota State onthe road. Jarrod is politically minded and is devoted to debunking global warming myths.

Parents: Pat and JanisWestendorfChad’s favorite moment was the Dakota State game in which the Hardrockers defeated the Trojans inMadison. He is a key returning player and should do some damage this year against opposing offenses.Chad has great ability to get in front of passes thrown his way and either pick them off or bat themdown. In 2007 he had three INT’s and seven break ups. Chad played 9-man football in high school andhe enjoys doing anything outdoors.Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2005 23 8 0 0 0 1 4 02006 57 16 1.5 0 0 5 0 02007 56 23 2 0 0 3 7 0TOTAL 136 47 3.5 0 0 9 11 0

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JORDAN ANDERSON..................................SENIOR

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 245VERMILLION, SD MINING ENGINEERING

COLTON CLARK ........................................SENIOR

DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 230WORLAND, WY GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

Year Attempts Yards Average Long TD2007 142 561 4.0 40 5TOTAL 142 561 4.0 40 5

Parents: Pat and Val Anderson and Vickie AndersonJordan got some experience his first three years as a Hardrocker and is another veteran on the defensiveside of the ball that the younger players will look to. Jordan has enjoyed his time at SD Mines. He is amember of many school groups, including: Delta Sigman Phi, SME and ISEE. He also looks forward tomoving mountains after he graduates.


Parents: Tom and Connie ClarkAfter playing as a tight end for the past two seasons, Colton has been moved to the other side of the balland will be a defensive end. Colton has an impressive frame and after spending three seasons on offense,should have a good nose for the ball on the D-line.

Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 63 35 5.5 1.5 0 0 1 0TOTAL 63 35 5.5 1.5 0 0 1 0

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JOSHUA JONES ..........................................SENIIOR

RUNNING BACK/LONG SNAPPER HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 235LONG BEACH, CA PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH

Parents: Brandon and Trestae Jones and Tim and Barbara HollenJoshua is a talented junior college transfer student, who comes to South Dakota Mines from Santa AnaCollege. Before that he spent a year on the Air Force Academy’s team as well. During his senior season ofhis high school career, Joshua rushed for 1,020 yards. Also during his senior year he was named to theSunset All League team and earned the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame ScholarAthlete Award. Joshua gave a stellar performance as a junior for SD Mines leading the team in scoringwith 30 points off five touchdowns. He was second with 698 all purpose yards and tallied 598 rushingyards for the season. Joshua is getting married in June, 2009 and it’s little known that he is quite thehandyman when it comes to plumbing and electronics.

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MATT DEARDOFF ......................................SENIOR

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 245BRANDON, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Dan and Kris DeardoffMatt has a very strong work ethic which was seen and rewarded by the coaching staff. Matt is a crucialpart of the offensive front and valuable member to the team. As a senior lineman he will be a leader onand off the field.

JUSTIN GRIESINGER ..................................SENIIOR

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 255APPLE VALLEY, MN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Jeff and Mary Ann GriesingerJustin is another Hardrocker that brings some leadership and experience to the offensive line. He is a verylaid back and easy going student athlete. He was a full time starter last season and will be looked to beproductive in 2008. Away from football, Justin is the treasurer of IIE, he loves food, working towards hisIndustrial Engineering degree with a minor in occupational health and safety.

Parents: Keith Kennedy and Becky CarlsonMichael was an all conference and all state selection during his high school career at Pine Bluffs HighSchool. He got some quality minutes in 2005 and 2006 and added to that last season playing in a major-ity of the games.Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2005 12 9 1.5 0 0 0 0 02006 7 1 .5 .5 0 0 0 02007 11 8 1 0 1 0 0 0TOTAL 21 18 3 .5 1 0 0 0

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MICHAEL KENNEDY ..................................SENIIOR

DEFENSIVE TACKLE HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 260PINE BLUFFS, WY MINING ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

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Parents: Shannon and Kathy AndersonTyrell had a very productive 2007 campaign for the Hardrockers. He led the team in tackles, was namedto the DAC first team all conference list, and is a captain of the ‘Rockers. He was able to record 123 tack-les last year, which is 43 more than the No. 2 guy.

Parents: Lyle and Jean MarcusZach lived up to his expectation coming in as a starting freshman and impressed again as a sophomore.He was good at pursuing to the ball, and proved it by collecting 3.5 tackles for loss in 2007. He was thesecond leading tackler for the ‘Rockers. Zach likes to hunt and fish in his spare time and just really lovedplaying with his teammates.

TYRELL ANDERSON ..................................JUNIOR

LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 210GREEN RIVER, WY INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

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JASON BEILSTEIN ........................................JUNIOR

TIGHT END HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 225LODI, CA MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Marena Henne and John BeilsteinJason showed great poise coming in as a freshman as the starting quarterback. He was able to learn a lotduring his inaugural season and in his debut on the new surface at O’Harra Stadium, recorded threetouchdown strikes. After spending half the season at the quarterback position in 2007, Jason was con-verted to a tight end.

Year Comp. Att. Pct. Ints. Yards TD’s Long2006 193 102 53% 12 1041 7 372007 187 102 90% 6 853 2 33TOTAL 380 204 54% 18 1894 9 37#11

ZACH MARCUS ........................................JUNIOR

MIDDLE LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 240OLIVIA, MN MINING ENGINEERING

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MARC BAUE ..............................................JUNIOR

LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 225HYSHAM, MT METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Allen and Ruth BaueMarc was a member of the National Honor Society in High School as well as the class valedictorian.

DAVID RANDALL ......................................JUNIOR

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 300ALLIANCE, NE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Sally RandallDave was a select few of redshirt freshman from the 2006 season. He was a big help on the defensive linelast season and hopes are he does the same on the O-line this season. During his high school stint, he wasan all-state selection as well as being picked to the all district team.

Parents: James and LindaWestwangEric enjoys playing the game of football. And as a 325 pound lineman he is a welcome addition to offen-sive front. In high school Eric was a football letterman and was a member of the Academic ChallengeTeam.

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ERIC WESTWANG ......................................JUNIOR

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 325SHERIDAN, WY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 14 7 2 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 14 7 2 0 0 0 0 0



Parents: Sonny and MargieWileyLogan was an academic all state honoree in high school and after gaining 25 pounds in the off-seasonshould add needed depth on the offensive line.

LOGAN WILEY ........................................JUNIOR

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 240WINNER, SD INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

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KAYNE REE ..............................................JUNIOR

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN HEIGHT: 6'6" WEIGHT: 340BIG HORN, WY MINING ENGINEERING

Parents: Mark and Mindy ReeKayne got even bigger in the off-season adding 15 pounds to his already massive frame. As a junior hewill be a huge obstacle for defenses to get through. When he’s away from football, Kayne likes to hunt,fish, ride motorcycles and play other sports.

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Parents: Kim and Colleen KlingCliff was the third sibling to join the SD Mines football team.....all in the same year. Cliff, an offensivelineman, joins his two younger brothers for the 2008 campaign. Cliff is a National Honors Society mem-ber, all conference honorable mention and earned an Outstanding Lineman Award from his BelleFourche High School team. Cliff grew up on a ranch and enjoys the work. He also enjoys new life expe-riences along with skiing, the outdoors, hunting and fishing.

CLIFF KLING..............................................JUNIOR

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 235BELLE FOURCHE, SD GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

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BRUCE STRUCKMAN ..................................JUNIOR

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 290STOCKHOLM, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Daryl and Martha StruckmanBruce is a versatile lineman, with a lot of mass that can play on either offense or defense.

JOE SANCHEZ ........................................SOPHOMORE

QUARTERBACK HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 190GILBERT, AZ CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Caryn and Joe SanchezJoe says he comes from the big city and is a fun and outgoing guy. He was a two-year varsity letter winnerand starter in high school. He helped his football team earn postseason playoff berths both his junior andsenior seasons. As a senior, Joe threw for 1,100 yards and connected for eight touchdown passes, completed 80of 140 passes and was also the punter. Joe’s parents are a real influence to him as his father is a football coachand his mother is a civil engineer. As a freshman for the Hardrockers he earned MVP Special Team honors forhis performance as a punter and also netted a DAC Special Teams Player of the Week Award as well.

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PassingYear Comp. Att. Pct. Ints. Yards Avg/G TD’s Long2007 5 11 38% 1 14 1.6 0 8PuntingYear Punts Yards Long Average Yards Inside 20 Fair Catch Blocked2007 50 1693 58 33.9 1041 9 7 1

Parents: Gib and Debbie OstheimerTony was all-state in both basketball and football during high school and provided depth at the widereceiver position during the 2007 campaign. His highlight of last year was having a 20-plus catch season.When he’s not playing football he enjoys hunting and fishing and is the lead singer in a band.

Year Receptions Yards Average Long TD’s2007 22 147 6.7 24 0TOTAL 22 147 6.7 24 0

TONY OSTHEIMER ..................................SOPHOMORE

WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 195RANCHESTER, WY ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

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Parents: Debbie and Earl Prichard, Jr.Ian comes to Rapid City all the way from Richland, Wash., where he was a defensive back. During hissenior year of high school, he earned an Athlete of the Week honor as well as being named all conferencehonorable mention and was an academic all star. Ian graduated seventh in his class and before coming tocollege. The Hardrockers nicknamed him “Cheese: and he and Tyler Barth work out constantly.

IAN PRICHARD ......................................SOPHOMORE

STRONG SAFETY HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 185RICHLAND, WA PRE-MED

#13DANA MELLAGE ..................................SOPHOMORE

SAFETY HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 190AUBURN, NE CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Bryan and Audrea MellageDana comes from a small town in Nebraska and was an all state linebacker, a member of the NationalHonors Society, on the high school honor roll for four years and was a part of the state champion ClassC1 football team that went 13-0. He added depth during his first year as a Hardrocker to the quarter-back, running back and defensive back units.

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Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 7 6 0 0 0 1 0 0TOTAL 7 6 0 0 0 1 0 0


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Parents: Ron and Gina RougeauDustin is a gifted athlete that can play on both sides of the ball. He had an outstanding senior season atBig Horn High School where he rushed for over 1,000 yards. He earned an all-state selection, was in theShine Bowl and received a spot on the Super 25 in Wyoming. When not playing football he likes to fish,hunt and just be outdoors.

DUSTIN ROUGEAU ................................SOPHOMORE

RUNNING BACK HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 180BIG HORN, WY CIVIL ENGINEERING




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ANDY ROGERS ......................................SOPHOMORE

WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 182WILLISTON, ND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Corella DanielAfter earning All Conference honors on both offense and defense in 2004 at Williston State College inNorth Dakota, Andy spent two years playing college baseball. He added some much needed depth to thereceiving corp., last year and looked to contribute this season. Andy has a twin brother who is serving hiscountry for the Army in Iraq.

DUSTIN MENELEY..................................SOPHOMORE

CORNER BACK HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 195NAPLES, FL INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Parents: TracyWalker and Bob MeneleyDustin proved to be a real asset to the ‘Rocker defense a year ago. His efforts not only as a defensive backbut also as a kick returner earned him DAC All Conference Honorable Mention. Dustin also holds theSDSM&T record for longest interception return, picking off a pass against Minot and taking it 100 yardsback for a touchdown. In high school he was an All-State wrestler and track standout competing in thehurdles. In his high school student-athletic career, Dustin earned All County honors in football, all dis-trict, all region and all state in wrestling and was an all county track runner.

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DefenseYear Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 33 14 0 0 0 1 4 0PuntingYear Returns Yards Average TD Long2007 24 533 22.2 0 65

Parents: Richard and Lynnette RobertsTrevor is an upper tier player that can compete at any position you put him in. He’s been on the offen-sive line, he’s been a linebacker, but when he took the spot at quarterback, all of his natural ability real-ly shined bright. During his last year in high school, he earned second team all league honors, was a teamcaptain and was awarded the good sportsmanship award. He lists his favorite food as steak. Last year hestarted three consecutive games at the QB spot and scored his first collegiate touchdown in the Haskellgame, which the Hardrockers won, 17-3

TREVOR ROBERTS ..................................SOPHOMORE

QUARTERBACK HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 240VANCOUVER, WA CIVIL ENGINEERING

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PassingYear Comp. Att. Pct. Ints. Yards Avg/G TD’s Long2007 60 21 61% 3 259 37.0 0 36RushingYear Attempts Yards Average Long TD2007 17 34 -.06% 11 1



Parents: EdwardWaliczek and Darlene BittnerStanding 6-foot-4-inches and weighing 212 pounds and better known as “Buck”, Ed brings a completelynew dimension to the Hardrocker receiving corps — a good size target. He had a great first year as aHardrocker on and off the field. He was named freshmen offensive MVP for SDM and also received a DACAll Conference Honorable Mention nod.

EDWARD WALICZEK ..............................SOPHOMORE

WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 212CHICAGO, IL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

#28JUSTIN WHALIN ..................................SOPHOMORE

KICKER HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 153RAPID CITY, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING

Mike and JeanWhalinJustin was born and raised right here in Rapid City. He was a four-year letter winner for the Rapid CityCentral Cobbers as well as a National Honors Society member. Justin has an incredible leg that allowshim to kick field goals from a long ways out. During his high school career his long was 36 yards and onPAT’s he was 35-37 his senior year. For the Hardrockers in 2007 he had a 56 percent accuracy. He naileda long of 35 yard and was 12 of 14 on PAT’s.

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Year Receptions Yards Average Long TD’s2007 18 214 11.9 27 0

Year Attempted Made Accuracy Long PAT’s2007 9 5 56% 35 12-14

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Parents: Mike and Kay SmidtLogan was a real find, coming to South Dakota School of Mines from a small, but successful, footballprogram. Logan is 13th on South Dakota High School all time list for rushing 370 yards (9-man) in onegame during the 2005 season. He broke the 1,000-yard rushing mark in both 2005 and 2006 and wasan all state honorable mention running back both those years too. His biggest Hardrocker highlightcame in October when SD Mines defeated Dakota State in Madison, S.D. When not on the gridiron,Logan likes to spend time outdoors, hunting and fishing.

LOGAN SMIDT ......................................SOPHOMORE

RUNNING BACK HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 165MENNO, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING

RushingYear Attempts Yards Average Long TD2007 1 2 2.0 2 0ReceivingYear Receptions Yards Average Long TD’s2007 2 20 10.0 11 0



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TOM LUNZMAN ....................................SOPHOMORE

FREE SAFETY HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 200GRETNA, NE CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Alan and Carol LunzmanTom arrived on the football season with a big bang, collecting four interceptions in the first two games ofhis college football career in which SD Mines won both. He is an immediate impact player that opposingteams have to worry about. Tom had an awesome high school career, rushing for 1,000 yards during hissenior season as well as making the Nebraska All-State Class B team as a defensive back. He is an out-doorsman, having an interest in hunting and fishing as well as snowboarding. He earned All-State, All-Conference and All-District honors and was named the Al-Grubb Player of the Year in 2006.

JOSEPH BERKE ........................................SOPHOMORE

DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 220LEXINGTON, NE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Mitch and Jackie BerkeJoseph comes to the South Dakota School of Mines football program from Nebraska. Berke has a nosefor the football and can make a play any where on the field. With good size and good speed he is a wel-come addition to the defensive line. In his spare time Joseph likes to hunt.

#38Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 73 40 0.5 0 0 5 4 1

Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 33 17 6.5 0 0 0 0 1

Parents: Tony and Diane BrillEverett is a gifted athlete that in nine games played during his 2006 senior season, recorded 154 totaltackles, which was a high school record— 99 of which were solo tackles, also a school record. Also in hishigh school football career, he earned first team all region honors, first team all league honors, secondteam all Northern Region, all state academic honors, team MVP and was a coaches award winner. Headjusted well to the college level and provided some good depth to an already talented linebacker unit.His sophomore season should be even more promising.

EVERETT BRILL ......................................SOPHOMORE

LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 230ELKO, NV MINING ENGINEERING

#30DefenseYear Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 25 14 2 0 1 0 0 0



Parents: John and Tamara LuchiniTim is a true athlete that can play on both sides of the ball. While he played several positions during hishigh school career, Tim earned first-team All Midland Athletic League honors his senior year as a fullback. He also played linebacker on defense and served as team captain. He also received honorable men-tion selection to the Division VI All-Northwest District Team and was honorable mention all-league in2005. After a year of Hardrocker football under his belt, Tim is poised to have a breakout season.

TIMOTHY LUCHINI ................................SOPHOMORE

LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 230FINDLAY, OH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

#49CLINT KLING........................................SOPHOMORE

DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 260BELLE FOURCHE, SD MINING ENGINEERING

Parents: Kim and Colleen KlingClint was the first of three brothers to join the Hardrocker football team in the off-season. Clint spent ayear at Sierra Community College in California. He and his brothers all were standouts in high school.Clint was a Regent Scholar, a National Honors Society member, All Conference, All State HonorableMention and voted outstanding defensive player. With his big frame, Clint will bolster a solid defensiveHardrocker line. Clint grew up on a working cattle ranch. He loves to hunt, fish, ski, and ride dirt bikesas well as travel.

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Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 21 11 0.5 0 0 0 0 0

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Parents: Pauline and Ray ZorzKyle received all-region recognition as a two-year starter at center at Sandra Day O’Connor in Glendale,Arizona, where he also lettered in basketball. At SDO Kyle was also the long snapper and leading tack-ler on special teams his senior year. After redshirting in 2006 and taking 2007 off, Kyle is ready to put hisversatility, athleticism and renewed commitment to football on display wherever the coaches need him.

KYLE ZORZ ..........................................SOPHOMORE

TIGHT END HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 240ANTHEM, AZ CIVIL ENGINEERING


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JARED WEISCHEDEL ..............................SOPHOMORE

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 300CHANDLER, AZ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Kevin Weischedel and Joellen Knie-RitchyJared is another of those two-sport athletes that excelled in high school. Not only was Jared a provenoffensive lineman, he also had some success as a wrestler, taking fifth place at the state tournament inArizona. He is also an academic scholar and is a good fit in the Hardrocker program.

DAVID JUHNKE ......................................SOPHOMORE

DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 280HAWLEY, MN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Neil and Heidi JuhnkeDavid has the perfect build to be on the ‘D’ line. After a good freshman year, David returns with moremass and muscle and will provide depth and competition on the defensive front. Away from football,David built his own bass guitar, he rides motorcycles, likes to wakeboard and enjoys playing paintball.

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Parents: Michael and Naomi AdamsSeth has a lot of natural ability with an athletic build to help at the linebacker position. In high schoolhe was all conference and academic all conferenece as a sophomore and senior along with earning theMale Scholar Athlete award in 2007. Seth enjoys hunting, fishing and rock music, and hates tomatoes.

SETH ADAMS ........................................SOPHOMORE

LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 215DOUGLAS, WY CIVIL ENGINEERING

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Parents: Mark and Kari OlsonMark has brought some stability to the offensive line with his build and frame. He got to start at centerin 2007 as a Hardrocker and will continue to do so this season. In high school he was a first team all-state selection as well as an all-region player. He was a captain his senior season and also earned the teamoffensive line MVP award for three consecutive years. Mark likes hockey, track and field, golf and foot-ball.

MARK OLSON ......................................SOPHOMORE

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 300HAZEN, ND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING


Parents: Lonnie and Linda WilbanksAustin describes himself as the tallest and skinniest player on the team. He is by far the tallest player,standing 6-foot, 8-inches tall. He is a converted basketball player who has some speed and makes for aneasy target to throw to.

AUSTIN WILBANKS ..................................REDSHIRT

WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'8" WEIGHT: 190CAVE CREEK, AZ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

#82BRIAN KEMNITZ ..................................SOPHOMORE

DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 230VIVIAN, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Darrell and Cindy KemnitzBrian is another talented athlete that the Hardrockers saw some impressive play from. In 2007 he ledthe Hardrockers in sacks and even had an interception for a touchdown at the defensive end position.When not sacking QB’s, Brian likes to hunt and fish.

#93DefenseYear Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 20 11 4.5 4 0 1 0 0


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BERNIS BERBER ......................................FRESHMAN

WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 235TEMPE, AZ PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH

Parents: Nermina and Husnija BerberBernis has a lot of presences, standing 6-foot-5-inches and weighing 235 pounds. He played as a tight end,wide receiver and defensive end for the Tempe High School Buffaloes in Tempe Ariz., and now wishes tobe an offensive threat at the college level for the ‘Rockers.

JAMIE DALE ............................................FRESHMAN

RUNNING BACK HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 165ALPINE, CA SPORTS MEDICINE

Parents: Shannon Carrell and Tom DaleJamie possesses a lot of speed and quickness and ability to move the ball up and down the football field.He played high school ball for the Steele Canyon Cougars, was named to the All-Academic team in SanDiego, Calif., for 2007 and was the No. 5 rusher in the entire San Diego area with 279 attempts for 1,533yards — which averaged to be 6.6 yards per carry and 153 per game. Dale also averaged 12 yards perreception his senior year and scored a whopping 20 touchdowns.

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Parents: Terry and Diane StangohrWyatt transferred from South Dakota State University last season to join the Hardrocker football pro-gram. He will add depth to the defensive line. In high school, Wyatt was part of the 2005 11B SD statefootball champions, and was all conference and all state that year.

WYATT STANGOHR ................................SOPHOMORE

DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 240HOWARD, SD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

#96DefenseYear Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks2007 8 8 0.5 0 0 0 1 0


Parents: Tom and Carol LacherMichael starts his college career with an opportunity to see some extensive time as the quarterback thisyear. Coming out of Ipswitch, S.D., Michael was an academic all state, all conference and was a part ofthe Region 1 9AA Championship squad.

MICHAEL LACHER ....................................REDSHIRT

QUARTER BACK HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 180IPSWICH, SD ENGINEERING

#5NICK RUSSELL........................................FRESHMAN

QUARTER BACK HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 210SAN DIEGO, CA UNDECIDED

Parents: Dave and Diane RussellNick played for the Cathedral Catholic High School Dons in San Diego, Calif., where he helped lead histeam to a California Interscholastic Federation Division III Championship. He was also named MVP ofthe CIF Playoffs, was the Dons’ 2007 team MVP, earned the National Football Foundation and CollegeHall of Fame Scholar-Leader-Athlete Award for the 2007-08 year, named to the All CIF 2007 Team, wasan All Eastern League Team selection for 2007 and earned a host of other local honors. Away from foot-ball, Nick is in a band with three other Hardrockers. Nick plays guitar for the band.

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Parents: Doug and Chris SnyderAdam joins the Hardrocker program from Arapahoe, Nebraska where he made all district, all area andall state as a defensive back. He’s 5-10 and 165 pounds and is impressive at the corner back position.When he’s not playing football Adam enjoys sports, hunting, and hanging with friends. He also workeda lot of construction jobs in the off-season.

ADAM SNYDER ......................................FRESHMAN

CORNER BACK HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 165ARAPAHOE, NE CIVIL ENGINEERING


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ZACH GRAPENTINE ................................FRESHMAN

WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 195BELLE FOURCHE, SD UNDECIDED

Parents: Jim and Lisa GrapentineZach was a two-year starter as a defensive back and wide receiver with the Broncs and also returnedkicks. In his career he had several interceptions as well as pass break ups. While attending the SouthDakota School of Mines, Zach plans to study Geology, Applied Geology and Paleontology. In high schoolZach also competed in basketball track and soccer and with his free time, enjoys to hunt.

TRENT JUNGWIRTH ................................FRESHMAN

FULL BACK/LINE BACKER HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 175REDFIELD, SD CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Joe and Jolene JoungwirthTrent is a 6-foot, 175 pound football player that could fill multiple roles for the Hardrocker football team.Coach Kratzer plans to use him at running back, at a slot position and on special teams. In high school,Trent made the all honors team and is an outdoorsman at heart.

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Parents: John and Rose TristauJonathan has deceptive speed and has outstanding athletic ability to be a playmaker for the Hardrockersquad. He has been clocked running the 40-yard dash at 4.75 seconds, can bench 350 pounds, can squat435 pounds and has a vertical jump of 26.8 inches. His scholastic statistics are just as impressive, boast-ing a GPA of 4.1. He’s earned first team all conference, first team all league and scholar athlete of the year.He comes from a small Californian town and enjoys all kinds of sports. He also plays the guitar.

JONATHAN TRISTAU ................................REDSHIRT

TIGHT END HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 225HILMAR, CA CIVIL ENGINEERING

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Parents: Greg and Renee ShermanJosh was part of the 2007 9B state champion Colome Cowboys. At 6-foot-3-inches and 190 pounds, Joshwill be a linebacker for the Hardrockers and study Pre-Med while attending class at South Dakota Schoolof Mines. He was an all state linebacker and a member of the Elite 45 Award.

JOSH SHERMAN ......................................FRESHMAN

LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 185COLOME, SD PRE-MED


Parents: Ralph and Tamara BurgozMatt joins the Hardrockers coming from Lodi, Calif., the same place junior tight end Jason Bielstein callshome. Matt is listed as a corner back and will surely add depth to the position as a freshman. Matt hasa good understanding of the game after coaching the game for six years.

MATT BURGOZ ......................................FRESHMAN

CORNER BACK HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 170LODI, CA COMPUTER ENGINEERING

#27ZACH MCMAHON ..................................REDSHIRT

TIGHT END HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 225BEAUMONT, TX CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Lisa and Ron Smith and Tommy McMahonZach has an impressive build for a freshman and should challenge for playing time right out of the gate.He grew up in Beaumont, Texas, played for Hamshire -Fannett High School where he earned first teamall district, and first team all Southeast Texas. Interesting facts about Zach is that he doesn’t yell, he nevergives up and he loves to fish.

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ETHAN JACOBS ......................................FRESHMAN

RUNNING BACK/LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 185WINDOM, MN UNDECIDED

Parents: Andy and Jessica JacobsEthan joins the ‘Rocker squad who can play either linebacker or running back. He will provide depth toboth those positions and gain a wealth of experience as a freshman. Ethan is a very determined athlete.As a senior in high school he suffered a knee injury at the beginning of the season and still made it backfor his homecoming contest.

COLEN KLING ........................................FRESHMAN

FULL BACK HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 235BELLE FOURCHE, SD PHYSICS

Parents: Kim and Colleen KlingColen is a multi-sport athlete from Belle Fourche, playing the full back position in football, a powerfulsprinter on the Broncs’ track team and played hoops for the BFHS for past two seasons as well.Competing for the Broncs, Colen has earned All State honorable mention as a fullback for two straightyears, been named to the BHC All Conference Team twice and earned the South Dakota All State TeamPlayer Award as a fullback. Off the field, Kling finished high school with a 3.72 GPA and is a member ofthe National Honor Society. He grew up on a ranch and enjoys skiing.

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Parents: Richard and Trudy KuskeMatt played high school football at Skyview High School in Billings, Mont. He was a 5-foot-11-inch, 195pound linebacker. He plans to study Mining Engineering when he comes to the South Dakota School ofMines. His claim to fame is that he is one of two people in his school to get second team all state. He alsowas a first team all conference selection as a senior as well.

MATT KUSKE ........................................FRESHMAN

LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 190BILLINGS, MT MINING ENGINEERING

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Parents: Joan and James YeashEric, is a 6-foot, 1-inch, 185 pound linebacker/defensive back from Louisville, Colo. He played for theColorado 4A state runners-up this past year. He earned first team all conference and second team allregion. And Eric is also the grandson of former SD Mines president Harvey Fraser.

ERIC YEASH ............................................FRESHMAN

DEFENSIVE BACK HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 185LOUISVILLE, CO MINING ENGINEERING

#42AUSTIN NORBERG ..........................REDSHIRT FRESHMAN

DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 240GILLETTE, WY CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Cail Cruse and Joel NorbergAustin is another redshirted freshman that spent a year in the SDM program learning and gaining expe-rience. He was a part of the Wyoming 5A State Championship team and his highlight for 2007 wasimproving as a player. Austin says he loves the game and has never missed a practice for football duringhis career.

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Parents: Jarmin and Denise BarthTyler is a redshirt freshman from North Dakota. Tyler was a premier high school athlete and will look tobe an impact player as he begins his college football career as a Hardrocker. Tyler played on both sides ofthe ball for Dickinson Trinity as a linebacker on defense and quarterback for the offense.

TYLER BARTH ................................REDSHIRT FRESHMAN

RUNNING BACK HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 190DICKINSON, ND MINING ENGINEERING

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TOMMY JEFFERY......................................FRESHMAN

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 260AURORA, CO UNDECIDED

Parents: Tim and Joan JeffreyTommy is a 6-foot-3-inch, 260 pound offensive lineman that looks to see a lot of playing time this season.Tommy was named to the 2007 Colorado 5A/Continental League All Conference 1st Team as anOffensive Lineman in a conference where 4 of the 9 teams were ranked in the Colorado 5A top ten, withone conference teammaking it to the state finals. Tom blocked against several D-1 prospects and commitsduring the season. Tommy is an avid paintballer, works on vintage muscle cars and is an action movieand “Family Guy” fan.

AARON SEVIGNY ....................................FRESHMAN

DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 220RICHLAND, WA COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Parents: Gary and Nancy SevignyAaron will join the Hardrocker football program as a member of the defensive line where he will learnthe system and gain valuable experience. Aaron likes classic rock, skiing and going into caves.

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Parents: Jesse and Lauri HowardCameron has a heck of a motor at the defensive end position. While only 185 pounds he still managed toearn all conference honors in 2006 and 2007, was academic all state in 2007, was on the 11B RegionChampionship and SD State Runners-up team as a senior as well. He earned the team Most ImprovedDefensive Player his junior and senior seasons as well

CAMERON HOWARD ..............................FRESHMAN

DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 185GROTON, SD ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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Parents: John and Lynn LemmonJace is a 6-foot-3-inch, 270 pound offensive lineman who played for the Valentine Badgers. He earned alldistrict honors his last two years of high school and was an all state honorable mention selection one year.For his interests, Jace simply stated that he loves to build things.

TODD SHERMAN ....................................FRESHMAN

OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 190WINNER, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Doug and Val ShermanTodd is an offensive lineman that will solidify the Hardrocker front line and add depth at the same time.Todd was a part of the 2007 Class 9B Colome Cowboys state championship football team and finishedthe year with an 11-1 overall record.

#76JACE LEMMON ......................................FRESHMAN

DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 270VALENTINE, NE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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Parents: Pam and Dean HelmickDerek is another Nebraska prospect with a lot of potential. Not only was he an all district selection infootball, but he also competed at the Nebraska StateWrestling Tournament. Derek says he enjoys spend-ing free time in the outdoors.

DEREK HELMICK ....................................FRESHMAN

TIGHT END HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 195PLATTSMOUTH, NE CIVIL ENGINEERING

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COLIN WILLIAMSON................................FRESHMAN

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN HEIGHT: 6'6" WEIGHT: 298PLANO, TX ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: John and Enella WilliamsonColin is from San Antonio, Texas, where he played football for the College Park Cavaliers on the offen-sive line. He helped College Park to a 9-2 record in only the school’s second year as a varsity program. TheCavaliers were the only new school in the state of Texas to make the playoffs in its first two years of ath-letics. Colin has a number of accomplishments during his high school career on and off the field, includ-ing: earning 15-5A second team all district honors; was a four-year member of the National CharityRoundtable; and volunteering for several different organizations (Interfaith Habitat, Senior Citizens,Tamina Community Center, Katrina Relief Funds and reading programs for elementary schools). In hisfree time, Colin enjoys building and fixing computers.

BRETT BREWER ......................................FRESHMAN

DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 250KATY, TX MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Bob and Brenda BrewerBrewer is a 6-foot-2-inch, 250 pound defensive lineman who attended Seven Lakes High School in Katy,Texas. He has the strength and size to be an impact player for the Hardrockers this season. He graduat-ed from high school with honors, a National Honors Society member, first team all district, academic alldistrict and honorable mention academic all state.

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2007 SD School of Mines HardrockersFinal Season Statistics

Date Loc Opponent Score W/L Overall Record (DAC) Time09/01/07 H Trinity College 29-0 W 1-0 6:00 pm09/09/07 A Haskell University 17-3 W 2-0 3:49 pm09/15/07 H Mayville State 7-10 L 2-1 1:00 pm09/22/07 A Dickinson State 3-24 L 2-2 (0-1) 1:30 pm09/29/07 H Minot State 10-17 L 2-3 (0-2) 1:00 pm10/06/07 A Black Hills State 0-58 L 2-4 (0-3) 1:00 pm10/13/07 H Jamestown 0-51 L 2-5 (0-4) 1:00 pm10/20/07 A Dakota State 30-28 W 3-5 (1-4) 1:30 pm10/27/07 H Valley City 3-34 L 3-6 (1-5) 1:00 pm11/03/07 A Mayville State 14-20 L 3-7 (1-6) 1:00 pm

Overall Record (3-7) Home (1-4) Away (2-3) Neutral (0-0)






2008 DAC FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS

BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY YELLOW JACKETSHead Coach: John Scott (6th season)

Phone: 605-642-6036Fax: 605-642-6539E-mail: [email protected] at BHSU: 31-20Overall record: 106-68

Athletic Director: Jhett AlbersPhone: 605-642-6885Fax: 605-642-6539E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Bradd SchaferPhone: 605-642-6460Fax: 605-642-6539E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 6-1/7-4 - tied for 1st in the DAC with Jamestown College & MinotState

Post-Season: Lost to Carroll College, MT, 34-0, in the 1st round of the NAIAPlayoffs

Notes: The Yellow Jackets qualified for the NAIA playoffs for the second consecutiveseason.

2007 Team Stats:Offense: Defense:Scoring: 24.0 ppg Scoring: 13.1 ppgTotal: 351.7 ypg Total: 235.0 ypgRushing: 176.0 ypg Rushing: 79.0 ypgPassing: 175.7 ypg Passing: 156.0 ypg

Notes: The Yellow Jackets led the DAC in scoring defense, total defense, rushingdefense, rushing offense, rushing touchdowns (18), field goals made (11),fewest touchdowns allowed (18) and tied for fewest rushing touchdownsallowed (5).

Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 12)Wacey Coleman; Junior; Defensive End; Gillette, WY

1st team All DAC2007 stats: 48 total tackles, 22 solo tackles, 13 tackles-for-a-loss, 9.5 sacks, 2fumble recoveries

Tyler Tetrault; Senior; Linebacker; St. Onge, SD1st team All DAC2007 stats: 52 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, 12 tackles-for-a-loss, 2.5 sacks, 1fumble recovery

Tony Dill; Senior; Defensive Back; Casper, WY1st team All DAC2007 stats: 45 total tackles, 27 solo tackles, 1 tackle-for-a-loss, 7 intercep-tions, 2 fumble recoveries, 11 pass breakups

Jason Boeding; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Caputa, SD2nd team All DAC

Josh Breske; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Pierre, SD1st team All DAC

Tanner Ehrlich; Sophomore; Running Back; Fort Collins, CO1st team All DAC2007 stats: 176 carries, 983 yards, 6 TDs; 14 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD

Key Newcomers:Jamie January; Senior; Wide Receiver; Sacramento, CABrady Clark; Freshman; Linebacker; Hartford, SDJosh Wood; Junior; Defensive Back; Manitou Springs, COColton Harmon; Freshman; Defensive Lineman; Fort Collins, COKey Losses: (Starters lost: 10)Tanner Tetrault, DB - 1st team All DACRodney Wasche, DL - 1st team All DACMatt Minter, TE - 1st team All DACAndy Seamann, DL

DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY TROJANSHead Coach: Tom Shea (5th season)

Phone: 605-256-5656Fax: 605-256-5138E-mail: [email protected] at DaSU: 16-22-1Overall Record: 102-69-3

Notes: Coach Shea picked up his 100th career win during the 2007 season.Athletic Director: Gene Wockenfuss

Phone: 605-256-5233Fax: 605-256-5138E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Nick HuntimerPhone: 605-256-5229Fax: 605-256-5138E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 2-5/3-6 - 6th in the DAC2007 Team Stats:

Offense: Defense:Scoring: 16.8 ppg Scoring: 21.2 ppgTotal: 268.9 ypg Total: 336.9 ypgRushing: 126.7 ypg Rushing: 176.1 ypgPassing: 142.2 ypg Passing: 160.8 ypg

Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 7)Donald Strand; Senior; Quarterback; Tracy, MN

2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 62-118, 571 yards, 6 TDs, 3 INTs; 101 attempts, 383 yards, 3 TDs

Brenton Hunter; Senior; Defensive Back; Omaha, NE2007 stats: 33 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, 3 pass break-ups,2 fumble recoveries, 1 foced fumble

Chris Schiller; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Sergeant Bluff, IA2007 stats: 32 total tackles, 18 solo tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-a-loss

Aaron Aylward; Senior; Defensive End; Arlington, SD2007 stats: 46 total tackles, 17 solo tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 sack

Key Newcomers:Reid Meierkort; Freshman; Quarterback; Vermillion, SDDavid Bowen; Freshman; Defensive Back; Thornton, COWade Hoffman; Freshman; Defensive Lineman; Artesian, SDKey Losses: (Starters lost: 15)Gaven Davis, DL - 1st team All DACToby Ball, DB - 1st team All DACNoah Sanderson, LB - 2nd team All DACDerek Gosch, DL - 2nd team All DACLogan Dennin, LBMitch Lynch, P/K



DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY BLUE HAWKSHead Coach: Henry Biesiot (33rd season)

Phone: 701-483-2735Fax: 701-483-0501Record at DiSU: 228-86-1Overall Record: 228-86-1

Athletic Director: Roger TernesPhone: 701-483-2159Fax: 701-483-0501E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Galen MortonPhone: 701-483-2102Fax: 701-483-0501E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 3-4/3-7 - tied for 4th in the DAC with Valley City State2007 Team Stats:


Notes: Dickinson State led the conference in pass defense and fewest passing touch-downs allowed (8).

Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 17)James Macey; Senior; Running Back; Stockton, CA

2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 244 carries, 889 yards, 5 TDs

Clint Grosz; Junior; Wide Receiver; Mott, ND2007 stats: 33 receptions, 474 yards, 2 TDs

Mark Miller; Senior; Center; Worland, WYRyley McPeters; Senior; Defensive Back; Upton, WY

2007 stats: 40 total tackles, 23 solo tackles, 2 INTsKyle Pennington, Senior; Linebacker; Big Horn, MT

2007 stats: 46 total tackles, 22 solo tackles, 6.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 2 sacksCarl Gauthier; Senior; Defensive End; Columbus, MT

2007 stats: 32 total tackles, 17 solo tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 2 sacksBrandon Bishop-Parise; Senior; Quarterback;

2006 stats: 76-152, 1125 yards, 11 TDs, 7 INTs; 76 carries, 131 yards, 3 TDsNotes: Bishop-Parise did not play in 2007 - was 2nd team All DAC in 2006

Derek Pauley; Sophomore; Tight End; Bowman, ND2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 22 receptions, 294 yards, 3 TDs

Mike Keyser; Junior; Linebacker; Bozeman, MT2007 stats: 71 total tackles, 40 solo tackles, 6 tackles-for-a-loss

Key Newcomers:Rashad Williams; Freshman; Running Back; Las Vegas, NVDevean Washington; Junior; Wide Receiver; Ventura, CAMichael Cooper; Redshirt Freshman; Quarterback; Westhope, NDNakoa Baker; Redshirt Freshman; Wide Receiver; Dickinson, NDJerel Hafner; Redshirt Freshman; Linebacker; Ludlow, SDSimon Demel; Junior; Defensive Back; Ventura, CAKey Losses: (Starters lost: 5)Lico Sifuentes, LB - 1st team All DACKarter Kleeman, DL - 1st team All DACJeff Chapman, DEAdam Humphrey, RB/PShawn O’Brien, K

JAMESTOWN COLLEGE JIMMIES

Head Coach: Bud Etzold (1st season)Phone: 701-252-3467Fax: 701-253-4318E-mail: [email protected] at JC: 24-26Overall Record: 24-26Notes: Coach Etzold is in his first season in his return to the Jimmies’ footballprogram. Etzold coached JC from 1995-99, winning conference champi-onships in 1997 and 1998.

Athletic Director: Lawrie PaulsonPhone: 701-252-3467Fax: 701-253-4318E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Tracy EricksonPhone: 701-252-3467Fax: 701-253-4450E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 6-1/9-2 - tied for 1st in the DAC with Black Hills State and MinotState

2007 Post-Season: Lost to Morningside, IA, 45-14, in the 1st round of the NAIAPlayoffs

Notes: The Jimmies made their second consecutive trip to the NAIA playoffs.2007 Team Stats:


Notes: The Jimmies led the DAC in scoring offense, touchdowns scored (42), passingoffense, passing touchdowns (27) and tied for fewest rushing touchdownsallowed (5).

Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 12)Josh Kittell; Senior; Quarterback; Garrison, ND

DAC Co-Most Valuable Player, 1st team All DAC2007 stats: 196-310, 22 TD’s, 10 INTs, 2320 yardsNotes: Kittel led the DAC in passing (210.9 ypg), completions (196), comple-tion percentage (.643), touchdown passes (22) and total offense (217.3 ypg).

Cody Sailer; Senior; Linebacker; LaMoure, ND1st team All DAC2007 stats: 55 total tackles, 30 solo tackles, 9.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 3.5 sacks, 1blocked FG

Tim Moch; Senior; Nose Guard; Edgely, ND1st team All DAC2007 stats: 41 total tackles, 23 solo tackles, 9 tackles-for-a-loss, 5 sacks

Clint McGovern; Junior; Offensive Tackle; Mora, MNKey Newcomers:N/AKey Losses: (Starters lost: 10)Gary Thomas, SS - 1st team All DAC, NAIA All AmericaJake Stoltz, DB - 1st team All DAC punt returner, 2nd team All DAC defensive back



MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY COMETSHead Coach: Nathan Chin (1st season)

Phone: 701-788-4659Fax: 701-788-4840E-mail: [email protected] at MaSU: 0-0Overall Record: 0-0

Athletic Director: Mike MoorePhone: 701-788-4706Fax: 701-788-4840E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Justin JohnsonPhone: 701-788-4715Fax: 701-788-4840E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 1-6/2-8 - tied for 7th place in the DAC with South Dakota Mines2007 Team Stats:


Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 16)Steven Elkins; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Corona, CA

2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 68 total tackles, 27 solo tackles, 15 tackles-for-a-loss, 5 sacks

Tyler Green; Senior; Defensive Back; Denver, CO2007 stats: 47 total tackles, 17 solo tackles, 1 tackle-for-a-loss, 1 interception,3 pass breakups

Johnny Stillwell; Senior; Linebacker; Corona, CA2007 stats:24 total tackles, 7 solo tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 sack

Mike Pollard; Senior; Defensive Back; Richmond, VA2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 51 total tackles, 33 solo tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 2 passbreakups, 1 fumble recovery

Kevin Loncosky; Senior; Offensive Lineman; St. Helens, ORKeith Christopher; Senior; Wide Receiver; San Francisco, CA

2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 36 receptions, 327 yards, 1 TD

Chris Williams; Junior; Wide Receiver; Houston, TX2007 stats: 6 receptions, 60 yards

Key Newcomers:Tanner Carpenter; Freshman; Quarterback; Pembina, NDNick Hubble; Freshman; Offensive Lineman; Glenburn, NDCody Coautte; Freshman; Wide Receiver; Fertile, MNAntonio Bratford; Junior; Linebacker; San Jacinto, CAFrank Williams; Freshman; Running Back; St. Louis, MOJon Drees; Junior; Running Back; Thief River Falls, MNKey Losses: (Starters lost: 8)Dominic Vargas, LB - 2nd team All DACKarson Storey, LB - 2nd team All DACChris Hayes, OL - 2nd team All DACRobert Stevens, PJoe Terveen, DB

MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY BEAVERSHead Coach: Paul Rudolph (2nd season)

Phone: 701-858-4450Fax: 701-858-3136E-mail: [email protected] at MiSU: 6-4Overall Record: 6-4

Athletic Director: Rick HedbergPhone: 701-858-3041Fax: 701-858-3136E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Sheila GerdingPhone: 701-858-3261Fax: 701-858-3136E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 6-1/6-4- tied for 1st in the DAC with Jamestown College & Black HillsState.

2007 Team Stats:Offense: Defense:Scoring: 21.6 ppg Scoring: 18.0 ppgTotal: 352.0 ypg Total: 325.5 ypgRushing: 153.3 ypg Rushing: 89.1 ypgPassing: 198.7 ypg Passing: 236.4 ypg

Notes: The Beavers led the conference in interceptions (24) and set the conferencerecord for interceptions (2.4 per game).

Key Returnees: (Returning starters:14)Nick Banks; Senior; Running Back; San Diego, CA

DAC Co-Most Valuable Player, 1st team All DAC2007 stats: 232 carries, 1259 yards, 10 TD’s; 23 receptions, 167 yards, 1 TDNotes: Banks led the conference in rushing (139.9 ypg).

Chris Bowden; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Pyallup, WA1st team All DAC2007 stats: 43 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, 9.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 5 sacks

Martel Pope; Junior; Linebacker; Miami, FL1st team All DAC2007 stats: 58 total tackles, 34 solo tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 2.5 sacks, 4interceptions, 1 TD

Bart Archdekin; Junior; Offesnive Lineman; Calgary, AB1st team All DACBrian Rohles; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Manteca, CA1st team All DAC

Johnny Lester; Sophomore; Wide Receiver; Miami, FL1st team All DAC kick returner2007 stats: 15 receptions, 223 yards, 4 TDs; 17 kick returns, 454 yardsNotes: Lester led the conference in kick returns (26.7 yds/return).

Jon Meier; Junior; Quarterback; Regent, ND2007 stats: 163-307, 1951 yards, 13 TDs, 15 INTsNotes: Meier led the conference in pass attempts (307).

Key Newcomers:Josh Orman; Junior; Defensive Back; Galt, CAJeremy Kessler; Junior; Defensive Back; Puyallup, WADominique Howard; Junior; Wide Receiver; Stockton, CAMitch Haugeberg; Freshman; Offensive Lineman; Minot, NDKey Losses: (Starters lost: 8)Nicholas Marshall, DB - 1st Team All DAC

Notes: Marshall led the DAC in interceptions with a conference record 0.90 pergame.

Kory Anderson, DB - 2nd team All DACJason Harvey, DL - 2nd team All DACChauncy Hendershot, WR



SOUTH DAKOTA MINES HARDROCKERSHead Coach: Dan Kratzer (4th season)

Phone: 605-394-2604Fax: 605-394-3375E-mail: [email protected] at SDM: 5-25Overall Record: 56-74

Athletic Director: Hugh WelshPhone: 605-394-2352Fax: 605-394-3375E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Brad BlumePhone: 605-394-2355Fax: 605-394-3375E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 1-6/3-7 - tied for 7th place in the DAC with Mayville State2007 Team Stats:


Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 17)Tyrell Anderson; Junior; Linebacker; Green River, WY

1st team All DAC2007 stats: 123 total tackles, 53 solo tackles, 6 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 intercep-tion, 1 fumble recovery

Tom Lunzman; Sophomore; Defensive Back; Gretna, NE2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 73 total tackles, 33 solo tackles, 5 interceptions, 1 TD

Joshua Jones; Senior; Running Back; Long Beach, CA2007 stats: 142 carries, 561 yards, 5 TDs; 18 receptions, 137 yards

Ed Waliczek; Sophomore; Tight End; Chicago, ILHonorable Mention All DAC2007 stats: 18 receptions, 214 yards

Dustin Meneley; Sophomore; Defensive Back; Naples, FLHonorable Mention All DAC2007 stats: 33 total tackles, 19 solo tackles, 1 interception, 1 TD, 4 passbreakups, 22.2 yards/kick return

Colton Clark; Senior; Defensive End; Worland, WYHonorable Mention All DAC2007 stats: 63 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1.5 sacks

Chad Westendorf; Senior; Defensive Back; Geddes, SD2007 stats: 56 total tackles, 33 solo tackles, 2 tackles-for-a-loss, 3 intercep-tions, 7 pass breakups

Key Newcomers:Erik Yeash; Linebacker; Louisville, COBrett Brewer; Defensive Lineman; Katy, TXSeth Adams; Linebacker; Douglas, WYNick Russell; Quarterback; San Diego, CAJamie Dale; Running Back; Alpine, CAJonathan Tristao; Wide Receiver; Hilmar, CAKey Losses: (Starters lost: 5)Lukas Munsell, RB - DAC Most Valuable Senior; 1st team All DACAntony RudMike deStigterSteve PerezCharlie HankinsKyle Kurth

VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY VIKINGSHead Coach: Dennis McCulloch (12th season)

Phone: 701-845-7425Fax: 701-845-7211E-mail: [email protected] at VCSU: 64-47Overall Record: 64-47

Athletic Director: B.J. PumroyPhone: 701-845-7160Fax: 701-845-7211E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Craig CasePhone: 701-845-7244Fax: 701-845-7211E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 3-5/4-6 - tied for 4th in the DAC with Dickinson State2007 Team Stats:


Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 14)Chauncey Calhoun; Senior; Wide Receiver; Phoenix, AZ

1st team All DAC2007 stats: 26 receptions, 637 yards, 7 TD’sNotes: Calhoun led the DAC in punting (39.3 yds/punt).

Jason Beilke; Senior; Quarterback; Valley City, NDHonorable Mention All DAC2007 stats: 139-288, 2011 yards, 10 TD’s, 14 INTs

Dustin Brandt; Senior; Offensive Lineman; Maxbass, ND2nd team All DAC

Kevin Strang; Sophomore; Linebacker; Sauk Rapids, MN2007 stats: 91 total tackles, 37 solo tackles, 6.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1sack

Coty Beck; Sophomore; Linebacker; Seward, AK2007 stats: 76 total tackles, 38 solo tackles, 6 tackles-for-a-loss, 1sack

Jason Hollett; Senior; Tight End; North Pole, AK2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 9 receptions, 138 yards

Key Newcomers:Tommy Butler, Junior; Defensive Line; Bend, ORSteven Edwards; Junior; Defensive Back; Grand Forks, NDKey Losses: (Starters lost: 8)Michael Hollett, OL - 2nd team All DACTony Jenkins, DL - 2nd team All DACCodi Shemon, DLBaron Smart, DBSean Ritchie, LBBilly Anderson, DB


ALL-TIME COACHES RECORDS324-408-35 All Time Program Record

.378 Winning Percentage

Records in format: Wins-Losses-TiesNo Games played: 1896-1899, 1907, 1915, 1942-1945

DANIEL KRATZER2005 to present

Three years5-25.167

Year Record2007 3-72006 1-92005 1-9

DARREN SOUCY2000 to 2004

Five years10-40.200

Year Record2004 3-72003 3-72002 2-82001 2-82000 0-10

RON RICHARDS1998-1999Two years

2-18.100

Year Record1999 2-81998 0-10

RICK FIALA1995-1997Three years

7-23.233

Year Record1997 1-91996 1-91995 5-5

ERV MONDT1990-1994Five years

11-34.244

Year Record1994 2-71993 3-61992 2-71991 4-51990 0-9

GARY BONER1971-1989

Nineteen years92-73-7

.555*Conference Champs

Year Record1989 1-81988 1-81987 4-51986 3-61985 6-31984 7-21983 5-41982 7-21981 7-21980 8-11979 5-4-11978 7-2-11977 6-31976 4-4-11975 5-41974 6-2-11973 4-3-21972 3-61971 3-4-1

DUD KING1963-1970Eight years

25-36-5.417

Year Record1970 5-41969 3-61968 4-3-11967 3-4-11966 4-41965 3-51964 1-5-21963 2-5-1

HOMER ENGLUND1959-1960, 1962

Three years12-11.522

Year Record1962 4-41960 5-31959 3-4

JERRY WELFL1961

One year3-5.522

Year Record1961 3-5

CLARE EKELAND1952-1958Eight years

15-32-9.348

Year Record1958 1-4-31957 2-4-2

1956 0-7-11955 2-4-21954 4-4-01953 4-4-11952 2-5-0

BARNEY LEWELLYN1947-1951Five years22-13-4

.615Year Record1951 8-01950 3-51949 2-3-21948 5-3-01947 4-2-2

DAN LENNON1946

One year2-6.250

Year Record1946 2-6

DAVE STRONG1941

One year4-2-1.643

Year Record1941 4-2-1

ART SULLIVAN1939-1940Two years

5-9-1.367

Year Record1940 2-5-11939 3-4


LEM S. HERTING1935-1938Four years

14-14-1.500

Year Record1938 8-01937 5-31936 1-6-11935 0-5

RAY D. HAHN1929-1934Six years

15-27.357

Year Record1934 2-41933 4-31932 1-61931 2-51930 3-51929 3-4

OLLIE THOMAS1924-1928Five years23-15-1.603

Year Record1928 3-51927 7-11926 4-1-11925 3-61924 6-2

B.R. SCHROEDER1922-1923Two years

9-4-1.679

Year Record1923 421922 5-2-1

JOHN REDMON1921

One year2-4-1.357


FRED GUSHURST1917, 1919-1920

Three years10-5.667

Year Record1920 5-11919 2-11917 3-3

LT. K.M. HARKNESS1918

One year1-0

1.000Year Record1918 1-0

J.F. DULEBAHN1916

One year2-3

.400Year Record1916 2-3

E.L. ALLMENDINGER1914

One year4-1


J.H. WINTERRINGER1913

One year5-2.714

Year Record1913 5-2

ALL-TIME COACHES RECORDSDR. G.C. REDFIELD

1912One year

2-4.333

Year Record1912 2-4

REV. HOWARD FULWEILER1911

One year1-3-2.250


JOSEPH POWER1910

One year2-2-1.500


REV. G.S. KELLER1908-1909Two years

10-1.909

Year Record1909 5-01908 5-1

T.R. NELSON1906

One year2-0-1.833


UNKNOWN1905

One year2-0


HENDRICKSON1904

One year2-0


GREEN1903

One year1-0


E.M. STEVENS1900-1902Three years

5-2.714

Year Record1902 2-21901 2-01900 1-0

R.F. FLINTERMAN1895

One year0-1



OVERALL TEAM STATISTICS

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT1 OT2 OT3 TotalSD School of Mines 27 34 21 31 0 0 0 113Opponents 99 47 40 56 0 0 3 245

Rushing G Att Gain Lost Net Avg TD Long Avg/GJones, Joshua 10 142 596 35 561 4.0 5 40 56.1Munsell, Lukas 10 137 605 48 557 4.1 3 46 55.7Bruketta, Louie 9 27 94 10 84 3.1 0 15 9.3Guck, Peter 10 2 43 0 43 21.5 0 28 4.3Mellage, Dana 3 1 6 0 6 6.0 0 6 2.0Ostheimer, Tony 7 1 10 0 10 10.0 0 10 1.4Waliczek, Ed 8 2 9 0 9 4.5 0 7 1.1Smidt, Logan 3 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.7Marcus, Zach 10 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Whalin, Justin 8 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.3Roberts, Trevor 7 17 34 44 -10 -0.6 1 11 -1.4TEAM 10 7 0 15 -15 -2.1 0 0 -1.5Perez, Steve 3 1 0 5 -5 -5.0 0 0 -1.7Olson, Mark 1 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -2.0Sanchez, Joe 9 7 8 41 -33 -4.7 0 8 -3.7Beilstein, Jason 8 38 54 179 -125 -3.3 0 13 -15.6Total 10 386 1461 381 1080 2.8 9 46 135.0

PASSING G EFFIC ATT CMP INT PCT YDS TD LONG AVG/GBeilstein, Jason 8 90 187 102 6 0.55 853 2 33 106.6Roberts, Trevor 7 61 60 21 3 0.35 259 0 36 37.0Sanchez, Joe 9 38 11 5 1 0.45 14 0 8 1.6Total 9 81 258 128 10 0.5 1126 2 36 125.1

RECEIVING G NO. YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/GMunsell, Lukas 10 39 348 8.9 1 36 34.8Ostheimer, Tony 7 22 147 6.7 0 24 21.0Waliczek, Ed 8 18 214 11.9 0 27 26.8

2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALL

OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

TEAM STATISTICS SDM OPPSCORING 113 245Points Per Game 11.3 24.5

FIRST DOWNS 131 188Rushing 63 92Passing 54 83Penalty 14 13

RUSHING YARDAGE 1080 1743Yards Gained Rushing 1461 1860Yards Lost Rushing 381 117Rushing Attempts 386 409Average Per Rush 2.8 4.3Average Per Game 108.0 174.3TDs Rushing 9 16

PASSING YARDAGE 1126 2003Att/Comp/Int 258/128/10 298/164/19Average Per Pass 4.4 6.7Average Per Catch 8.8 12.2Average Per Game 112.6 200.3TDs Passing 2 13

TOTAL OFFENSE 2206 3746Total Plays 644 707Average Per Play 3.4 5.3Average Per Game 220.6 374.6

TEAM STATISTICS SDM OPPKICK RETURNS: NUMBER/YARDS 46/809 25/501PUNTS RETURNS: NUMBER/YARDS 21/215 28/184INTS RETURNS: NUMBER/YARDS 19/325 10/158KICK RETURN AVERAGE 17.6 20.0PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 10.2 6.6INT RETURN AVERAGE 17.1 15.8FUMBLES/LOST 25/12 7/5PUNTS/YARDS 66/2233 44/1508Average Per Punt 33.8 34.3Net Punt Average 31.0 29.4

PENALTIES/YARDS 61/485 52/455Average Per Game 48.5 45.5

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 44:13 34:393rd DOWN CONVERSIONS 41/147 46/1453rd Down Pct. 27.9% 31.7%

4th DOWN CONVERSIONS 11/25 15/324th Down Pct. 44.0% 46.9%

SACKS BY/YARDS 10/66 25/139TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 14 32FIELD GOALS/ATTEMPTS 5/11 8/14PAT/ATTEMPTS 12/14 25/28


OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (continued)

Jones, Joshua 10 18 137 7.6 0 23 13.7Taylor, Eric 6 11 98 8.9 0 17 16.3Bruketta, Louie 9 4 19 4.8 0 7 2.1Rougeau, Dustin 3 3 59 19.7 0 29 19.7Kurth, Kyle 6 3 37 12.3 0 14 6.2Roberts, Trevor 7 3 29 9.7 1 14 4.1Perez, Steve 3 3 12 4.0 0 6 4.0Smidt, Logan 3 2 20 10.0 0 11 6.7Baue, Marc 2 1 6 6.0 0 6 3.0Total 10 127 1126 8.9 2 36 112.6

PUNT RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGMunsell, Lukas 19 173 9.1 0 29Lunzman, Tom 1 35 35.0 0 35Clark, Colton 1 7 7.0 0 7Total 21 215 10.2 0 35

INTERCEPTIONS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGLunzman, Tom 5 139 27.8 1 51Guck, Peter 4 37 9.3 0 37Westendorf, Chad 3 0 0.0 0 0Marcus, Zach 2 13 6.5 0 8Meneley, Dustin 1 100 100.0 1 100Anderson, Tyrell 1 26 26.0 0 26Prichard, Ian 1 5 5.0 0 5Kemnitz, Brian 1 5 5.0 1 5Luze, Jarrod 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 19 325 17.1 3 100

KICK RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGMeneley, Dustin 24 533 22.2 0 65Abbadessa, Mario 13 178 13.7 0 32Bruketta, Louie 2 24 12.0 0 15Deardoff, Matt 2 0 0.0 0 0Smidt, Logan 1 33 33.0 0 33Rougeau, Dustin 1 14 14.0 0 14Munsell, Lukas 1 14 14.0 0 14Fisher, Matt 1 9 9.0 0 9Lunzman, Tom 1 4 4.0 0 4Total 46 809 17.6 0 65

Fumble Returns No. Yds Avg TD LongBrill, Everett 1 8 8.0 0 8Total 1 8 8.0 0 8

TOTAL OFFENSIVE YDS G PLAYS RUSH PASS TOTAL AVG/GBeilstein, Jason 8 225 -125 853 728 91.0Jones, Joshua 10 142 561 0 561 56.1Munsell, Lukas 10 137 557 0 557 55.7Roberts, Trevor 7 77 -10 259 249 35.6Bruketta, Louie 9 27 84 0 84 9.3Guck, Peter 10 2 43 0 43 4.3Ostheimer, Tony 7 1 10 0 10 1.4Waliczek, Ed 8 2 9 0 9 1.1Mellage, Dana 3 1 6 0 6 2.0Smidt, Logan 3 1 2 0 2 0.7Marcus, Zach 10 1 0 0 0 0.0Olson, Mark 1 1 -2 0 -2 -2.0Whalin, Justin 8 1 -2 0 -2 -0.3



Perez, Steve 3 1 -5 0 -5 -1.7TEAM 10 7 -15 0 -15 -1.5Sanchez, Joe 9 18 -33 14 -19 -2.1Total 10 644 1080 1126 2206 220.6

I ----- PATS ----- ISCORING TD FGS KICK RUSH RCV PASS DXP SAF POINTSJones, Joshua 5 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 30Whalin, Justin 0 5/9 12/14 0 0 0/0 0 0 27Munsell, Lukas 4 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 24Roberts, Trevor 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 12Lunzman, Tom 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 6Meneley, Dustin 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 6Kemnitz, Brian 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 6TEAM 0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 1 2Becker, Tony 0 0/2 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 0Total 14 5/11 12/14 0/0 0 0/0 0 1 113

FIELD GOALS FGM/FGA PCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99LgM/LgA BLKWhalin, Justin 5/9 56% 0/0 2/4 3/5 0/0 0/0 35/35 1Becker, Tony 0/2 0% 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/2 0/0 0/44 1

PUNTING NO. YDS AVG LONG TB FC I20 BLKDSanchez, Joe 50 1693 33.9 5 1 7 9Kurth, Kyle 16 540 33.8 44 1 1 3 0Total 66 2233 33.8 58 2 21 0 0

ALL PURPOSE YDS G RUSH REC PR KOR IR MR TOT AVG/GMunsell, Lukas 10 557 348 173 14 0 0 1092 109.2Jones, Joshua 10 561 137 0 0 0 0 698 69.8Meneley, Dustin 10 0 0 0 533 100 0 633 63.3Waliczek, Ed 8 9 214 0 0 0 0 223 27.9Abbadessa, Mario 7 0 0 0 178 0 0 178 25.4Lunzman, Tom 10 0 0 35 4 139 0 178 17.8Ostheimer, Tony 7 10 147 0 0 0 0 157 22.4Bruketta, Louie 9 84 19 0 24 0 0 127 14.1Taylor, Eric 6 0 98 0 0 0 0 98 16.3Guck, Peter 10 43 0 0 0 37 0 80 8.0Rougeau, Dustin 3 0 59 0 14 0 0 73 24.3Smidt, Logan 3 2 20 0 33 0 0 55 18.3Kurth, Kyle 6 0 37 0 0 0 0 37 6.2Anderson, Tyrell 10 0 0 0 0 26 0 26 2.6Roberts, Trevor 7 -10 29 0 0 0 0 19 2.7Marcus, Zach 10 0 0 0 0 13 0 13 1.3Fisher, Matt 3 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 3.0Clark, Colton 10 0 0 7 0 0 0 7 0.7Perez, Steve 3 -5 12 0 0 0 0 7 2.3Mellage, Dana 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 2.0Baue, Marc 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 3.0Kemnitz, Brian 9 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 0.6Prichard, Ian 4 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 1.3Olson, Mark 1 -2 0 0 0 0 0 -2 -2.0Whalin, Justin 8 -2 0 0 0 0 0 -2 -0.3TEAM 10 -15 0 0 0 0 0 -15 -1.5Sanchez, Joe 9 -33 0 0 0 0 0 -33 -3.7Beilstein, Jason 8 -125 0 0 0 0 0 -125 -15.6Total 10 1080 1126 215 809 325 0 3555 355.5

2007 OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (continued)



|-----------Tackles-----------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |---Fumbles---| BlkdNO PLAYER NAME GP UT AT Total For Loss No/Yards Int/Yds BrUp Rcv/Yds FF Kick Saf7 Anderson, Tyrell 10 53 70 123 6.0/9.5 0.0/0.0 1/26 1 1/0 0 0 033 Marcus, Zach 10 25 55 80 3.5/16.3 1.0/13.0 2/13 2 1/0 0 0 038 Lunzman, Tom 10 33 40 73 0.5/1.0 0.0/0.0 5/139 4 0/0 0 1 054 Clark, Colton 10 28 35 63 5.5/17.2 1.5/12.5 0/0 1 0/0 1 0 025 Westendorf, Chad 10 33 23 56 2.0/4.5 0.0/0.0 3/0 7 0/0 0 0 09 Luze, Jarrod 9 18 34 52 3.0/-5.7 2.0/17.0 1/0 2 0/0 0 0 042 Butler, Paris 8 14 23 37 0.5/0.5 0.0/0.0 0/0 1 0/0 0 0 023 Meneley, Dustin 10 19 14 33 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1/100 4 0/0 1 0 041 Berke, Joseph 10 16 17 3 6.5/24.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 1 098 Hankins, Charlie 10 12 19 31 4.5/21.0 1.5/8.5 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 032 Brill, Everett 9 11 14 25 2.0/3.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 1/8 0 0 049 Luchini, Tim 8 10 11 21 0.5/0.5 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 093 Kemnitz, Brian 9 9 11 20 4.5/15.3 4.0/15.0 1/5 0 0/0 0 0 04 Guck, Peter 10 12 6 18 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 4/37 4 0/0 0 0 064 Randall, Dave 4 7 7 14 2.0/2.5 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 010 Rud, Anthony 6 5 8 13 0.5/0.3 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 097 Struckman, Bruce 4 2 10 12 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 094 deStiger, Mike 6 4 7 11 1.5/2.5 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 091 Kennedy, Michael 7 3 8 11 1.0/1.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 1/0 1 0 096 Stangohr, Wyatt 4 0 8 8 0.5/1.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 1 0/0 0 0 013 Prichard, Ian 4 1 6 7 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1/5 0 0/0 0 0 034 Jones, Joshua 10 4 0 4 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 0

TEAM 10 4 0 4 3.0/19.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0 128 Waliczek, Ed 8 0 3 3 0.5/0.5 0.0/0.0 0/0 1 0/0 0 0 0

Team 2 2 0 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 052 Baue, Marc 2 2 0 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 011 Beilstein, Jason 8 2 0 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 035 Berberich, Evan 2 2 0 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 03 Fisher, Matt 3 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 092 Hannan, Christopher 1 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 012 Kurth, Kyle 6 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 014 Mellage, Dana 3 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 018 Rodgers, Andy 2 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 022 Abbadessa, Mario 7 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 020 Bruketta, Louie 9 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 072 Deardoff, Matt 1 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 036 Elder, Darren 1 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 087 Groves, CJ 1 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 05 Munsell, Lukas 10 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 017 Perez, Steve 3 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 077 Salisbery, Dan 1 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 046 Walker, Quinn 1 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 051 Anderson, Jordan 2 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 039 Luick, Landon 1 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 079 Ree, Kayne 2 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 1/0 0 0 065 Westwang, Eric 1 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 030 Assman, Jeremiah T. 1 0 0 0 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 1/0 0 0 0TOTALS 10 345 438 783 48.0/134.0 10.0/66.0 19/325 28 6/8 4.0 2 1

OVERALL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS



RECORD YEARPlaysGame-101 (vs. Colorado College) 1970Season-753 1970

Total YardsGame-620 (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999Season-3,760 1999

Rushing YardsGame-477 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan) 1983Season-2,512 1970Attempts-536 1983

Passing YardsGame-430 (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999Season-2,665 1999

RECORD YEARPasses AttemptedGame-56 (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999Season-403 1999

First DownsGame-32 (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999Season-194 1970Against-0 (vs. Huron College) 1982

Points ScoredGame-77 (vs. Trinity College) 1994Season-212 1982Fewest Points AllowedGame-0 (several times) 1980Season-59 1980

RECORD YEARPass DefenseSeason Average-72.7 yards 1978

Rushing DefenseGame (-16 vs. Yankton) 1982Season Average-91.0 1981

Total DefenseSeason Average-174.1 1980

Passes InterceptedGame-6 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan) 1970-6 (vs. Chadron) 1988Season - 20 1970

Fumbles RecoveredGame-6 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan) 1970Season-22 (twice) 1976,1978

TEAM RECORDS

RECORD YEARTotal YardsGame-468 Mitch Olson(vs. Si Tanka) 2004Season-2,585 Nick Wald 1999Career-7,264 Nick Wald 1998-2001

Passes AttemptedGame-56 Nick Wald(vs.Northwestern, IA) 1999Season-401 Nick Wald 1999Career-1,261 Nick Wald 1998-2001

Passes CompletedGame-28 Nick Wald(vs. Black Hills State) 1998Game-28 Nick Wald(vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999Season-201 Nick Wald 1999Career-637 Nick Wald 1998-2001

Longest Pass92 yds. Paul Amman toDan Howard vs. Huron U. 1998

Passing PercentageSeason-56.3 Nick Wald(138/245)2001

Passing YardageGame-430 Nick Wald(vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999Season-2,665 Nick Wald 1999Career-7,264 Nick Wald 1998-2001

Touchdown PassesGame-5 Jon Hortness(vs. Black Hills) 1995

RECORD YEARTouchdown PassesSeason-18 Nick Wald 1999Career-45 Nick Wald1998-2001

Passes CaughtGame-12 Matt Fettig(vs. Colorado Mines) 2001Season-64 Matt Fettig 1997Career-194 Matt Fettig 1998-2001

Pass Receiving YardsGame-212 Ryan Cadwallader 1995Season-1,182 Ryan Cadwallader 1995Career-2,365 Matt Fettig1998-2001

Touchdown CatchesGame-4 Ryan Cadwallader 1995Season-13 Ryan Cadwallader 1995Career-16Gary Eschebaum 1969-1972

Rushing YardsGame-245 Jim Guthrie(vs. Dickinson State) 1977Kevin Ptak (vs. DWU) 1996Season-1,314 Jim Guthrie 1977Longest-91 yds. Ken O’Neill(vs. Dakota State) 1973Career-2,948 yds.Mark Hoffman 1998-2001

All Purpose YardsCareer-3,963 yds.Mark Hoffman 1998-2001(2,948 yds. rushing, 722 yds.receiving, 293 yds. kickoff return)

RECORD YEARCareer Scoring156 pts.-Mark Hoffman 1998-2001

Points ScoredGame-30 Doug Beisner(vs. Black Hills) 1981Harry Perrigo 1917Season-78 Jim Guthrie 1977Gary Boner 1960Ryan Cadwallader 1995

Kick Off ReturnsAvg. Season-27.1Steve Butherus 1977

Punt ReturnsAvg. Season-19.4Steve Butherus 1978Longest-98 yds. Bill Wailder(vs. Dakota State) 1952

Field GoalsSeason-8 Kent Potenz 1982Career-18 Cody Stahl 1998-2001Longest-50 yds. Jose Iguaz 1996

Extra PointsSeason-26 Cody Stahl 1999Career-59 Cody Stahl 1998-2001

PuntingSeason Avg.-39.8Drew Eickbush 2002

Pass InterceptionGame-4 Chuck Wait(vs. USDS) 1970

Quarterback SacksSeason-14 Jay Nopola 2000Career-30 Mike Zacher 1992-1995

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

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