#4
Jamie Dale
Sophomore
Running Back
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 180
Alpine, CA
Sports Medicine
Parents: Shannon Carrell and Tom Dale Jamie is one of the most explosive running backs South Dakota School of Mines has ever had. So much so that after just his first year he was able to set a new school record for points scored in a season with 88 points. He earned DAC I st team honors and did a lot to help the 'Rockers in 2008. Jamie led the team in all purpose yards as well racking up 1,408 and averaging over 150 each game. Jamie has added a few pounds for the 2009 campaign and is looking even better. Jamie also holds the school record in the indoor long jump for the SD Mines track team. Year
Recpt.
Yards
Avg.
Long
TD's
Rushing
2008
160
865
5.4
58
12
Receiving
2008
29
263
9.1
55
0
Kick Return
2008
9
205
228
82
I
Punt Return
2008
9
205
228
82
I
#12
Michael Lacher
Sophomore
Quarter Back
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 180 Engineering
Ipswich, SD Parents:Tom and Carol Lacher
Michael starts his college career with an opportunity to see some extensive time as the quarterback this year. Coming out of Ipswich, SD, Michael was an academic all state, all conference and was part of the Region I 9AA Championship squad.
#16
Nick Russell
Sophomore
Quarter Back
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 210
San Diego, CA
Undecided
Parents: Dave and Diane Russell Nick performed very well in his debut season as the signal caller for the 'Rockers. For a freshman, he played with upperclassmen experience. He is confident in the offense and his teammates and it shows each game he plays.After guiding the 'Rockers to their first winning season in almost 20 years, Nick earned DAC All Conference Honorable Mention honors. Passing Year
Comp.
Att.
Pet.
Ints.
Yards
Avg/G
TD's
Long
2008
196
298
61%
14
1969
196.9
13
79
#19
Zach Grapentine
Sophomore
Wide Receiver
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205
Belle Fourche, SD
Civil Engineering
Parents:Jim and Lisa Grapentine Zach added some depth to a talented secondary in 2008.As he gets more comfortable with the Hardrocker system he should start to contribute on a weekly basis for SDM. He was a two-year starter as a defensive back and wide receiver with the Belle Fourche Broncs and also returned kicks. In his career he had several interceptions as well as pass break ups. Passing Year
Tackles
Asst.
For Loss
Sacks
Fumb. Rec.
Int.
Passes Broken Up
Blk. Kicks
2008
4
1
0
0
0
0
1
0