2012 Winona State Football Media Guide by Grant Wall

2012 Winona State Football Media Guide Table of Contents Recruiting Guide

2012 Outlook

The Warriors

Winona State Coaches

2011 Recap

2012 Opponents

History and Record Book

Year-by-Year Results

Credential Requests

Please direct all requests for media credentials to Grant Wall (gwall@winona.edu) in the Winona State Sports Information Office. Credentials will be held for media members at the will call booth located near the main gate at Verizon Wireless Stadium. Winona State University reserves the right to deny media credentials to anyone who is not affiliated with an official news gathering agency.

Photo Credential Requests

All requests for photo credentials must be made to Grant Wall (gwall@winona.edu) in the Winona State Sports Information Office. No one will be allowed on the sidelines at Verizon Wireless Stadium without a proper credential. Credentials will be held for media members at the will call booth located near the main gate at Verizon Wireless Stadium. Winona State University reserves the right to deny media credentials to anyone who is not affiliated with an official news gathering agency.

Practice Plans

The Winona State football team will practice daily during the season. Practice will begin at 3:30 pm and end at 5:30 pm Tuesday-Thursday. Please call ahead to the Winona State Sports Information Office for exact times specific to the date you wish to conduct interviews.

Interview Policy

Winona State players and coaches will be available for interviews before practice. Please call ahead to the Winona State Sports Information Office for exact times specific to the date you wish to conduct interviews. Interviews will be held before practice on the field at Verizon Wireless Stadium. Interviews of a longer duration can be arranged through the Winona State Sports Information Office. Student-athletes are instructed not to accept phone calls or to conduct any interviews off campus.

Postgame Interviews

The Winona State locker room will be closed. Select Winona State student-athletes will meet with members of the media after a 10 minute postgame cooling-off period. Postgame media interviews will be conducted in the media room located on the second floor of the press box at Verizon Wireless Stadium. Winona State head coach Tom Sawyer will also meet with the media in the media room after the completion of his postgame radio interview.

Radio Broadcasts

All Winona State football games, home and away, will be broadcast on the official station of Warrior Athletics, 89.5 KQAL.

Tom Sawyer Show

The Tom Sawyer Show can be seen throughout the football season on HBC Channel 24 and on Comcast station 11. The weekly show, hosted by Winona State Sports Information Director Grant Wall and featuring WSU head coach Tom Sawyer, will provide highlights of previous Warrior games and preview the coming slate. Interviews with WSU student-athletes will also take place.

Warriors On The Web

Winonastatewarriors.com is the official website for the Winona State Athletics Department. On the site you will find information on all 15 varsity sports offered at Winona State, as well as schedules, results, statistics, traditions, history and departmental information.

Sports Information

Sports Information Director: Grant Wall Office Phone: 507-457-5576 Cell Phone: 515-570-5371 E-mail: gwall@winona.edu Athletics Website: winonastatewarriors.com Mailing Address: PO Box 5838 Winona, MN 55987 The 2012 Winona State football media guide is a production of the Winona State Sports Information Office. It was designed to assist members of the media in their coverage of the Winona State football team. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy and thoroughness. Enclosed in the media guide are factual information regarding the current football team, as well as the history of football at Winona State University. The 2012 Winona State football media guide was written, designed and edited by Grant Wall, Sports Information Director. The recruiting guide was written and designed by Alyssa Foggia and Grant Wall. The cover was designed by Cory Proudel. Photos used in the media guide were taken by Chops Hancock and Andrew Nyhus. Some recruiting guide photos are courtesy of the Winona State University Advancement Department.

2012 Schedule Aug. 30 Minnesota, Crookston* Sept. 8 at Minnesota Duluth* Sept. 15 Northern State* Sept. 22 at Mary* Sept. 29 at Upper Iowa* Oct. 6 Sioux Falls* Oct. 13 at Wayne State* Oct. 20 Minnesota State* Oct. 27 Southwest Minnesota State* Nov. 3 at Augustana* Nov. 10 Concordia-St. Paul* *NSIC Conference Game 2011 Results 7-4 (7-3 NSIC) Sept. 3 Michigan Tech Sept. 10 at MSU Moorhead* Sept. 17 St. Cloud State* Sept. 24 Upper Iowa* Oct. 1 at Minnesota State* Oct. 8 Minnesota Duluth* Oct. 15 at Augustana* Oct. 22 Concordia-St. Paul* Oct. 29 Southwest Minnesota State* Nov. 5 at Mary* Nov. 12 at Wayne State* *NSIC Conference Game

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2012 Quick Facts Location: Winona, Minn. Founded: 1858 Enrollment: 8,000 Nickname: Warriors Colors: Purple & White Stadium: Verizon Wireless Stadium Capacity: 5,000 President: Dr. Scott Olson Athletics Director: Eric Schoh Faculty Rep: Dr. Jo Stejskal Conference: Northern Sun FOOTBALL HISTORY First Year: 1895 All-Time Record: 379-468-25 (.449) NCAA Playoffs: 5 (2001, 03, 04, 06, 07) NCAA Record: 1-5 Mineral Water Bowl: 2 (2000, 02) NAIA Playoffs: 1 (1993) NSIC Championships: 18 (1939, 47, 56, 57, 62, 64, 68, 83, 93, 94, 97, 98, 2000, 01, 03, 04, 05, 07) NSIC South Division Championships: 1 (2010) TEAM FACTS Head Coach: Tom Sawyer Rcd. at Winona State (Yrs.) 131-53 (16) Career Record (Yrs.) 131-53 (16) NCAA Playoffs: 5 (2001, 03, 04, 06, 07) NCAA Record: 1-5 Mineral Water Bowl: 2 (2000, 02) NSIC Championships: 8 (1997, 98, 2000, 01, 03, 04, 05, 07) NSIC South Division Championships: 1 (2010) Assistant Coaches: Zac Barton (1st year) AJ Blazek (4th year) David Braun (2nd year) Brian Curtin (16th year) Cameron Keller (2nd year) Brett Holinka (1st year) Mitch Madland (7th year) Ryan Markgraf (4th year) Matt Ulrich (1st year) Dan Wernick (2nd year)

This Is

Warrior Football

Warrior Fans

inona State boasts a large and rabid fan base. More than 22,000 fans passed through the gates of Verizon Wireless Stadium in 2011 and the 6,121 fans who watched the Warriors beat Concordia-St. Paul a season ago set a new stadium attendance record. Always loud and loyal, Warrior fans help create one of the best home-field advantages in the NSIC.

Warriors In The

NFL

John Tackmann: Minnesota

Wayne Wicka: New York Jets

Bruce Zellman: Detroit, Minnesota

Chris Samp: Green Bay, Jacksonville, Philadelphia

Nick Urban: Minnesota Brian Wrobel: Green Bay, Seattle 5

Verizon Wireless Stadium

Winona State offers some of the best facilities in the NSIC. The Warriors play each home game in Verizon Wireless Stadium in front of a packed house of rabid fans. The four-level press box provides offices for WSU coaches and two team meeting rooms.

The complex also houses ten suites where the Warriors can be watched in comfort and style. Warrior football players also have access to a locker room with individual lockers and a lounge area with a bigscreen TV for relaxing between classes or before practice.

Coach Sawyer

om Sawyer has brought consistent success to the Winona State football team like no head coach before him. Winona State was ninth nationally in total wins from 2000-2009, winning six NSIC titles in that span. All told, Sawyer has led WSU to nine league crowns.

A Warrior through and through, Sawyer has led Winona State to seven

postseason appearances in the last 11 seasons, including five trips to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. A balanced offensive playbook and an attacking defense have been trademarks of the Winona State program since Sawyer became the head coach in 1996. Six Warriors have been selected as NSIC Offensive Players of the Year under Sawyer, as have five members of the WSU defense. Additionally, a Warrior has been a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, given to the top player in Division II, six times.

Winona State University

Winona State is one of the premier universities in both the region and the nation. -Winona State offers more than 80 undergraduate, pre-professional, licensure, graduate and doctorate programs. -“Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review. -Second in US News and World Report’s rankings of public institutions in Minnesota. -One of America’s 100 Best College Buys for 15 consecutive years.

Winona State University

-More than half of WSU students participate in community service. -$1.2 million in scholarships are awarded annually. -Class sizes are small and students build strong relationships with their professors. The student/faculty rate on campus is 18:1. -WSU houses the National Child Protection Training Center and is the first university in the nation to offer a child advocacy studies minor.

Winona & Surrounding Area

estled between the Mississippi River and towering bluffs, Winona is a picturesque community. There is plenty to do in the area, especially outdoors. The river, lakes and bluffs of Winona offer countless opportunities for adventure. The cities of Rochester and La Crosse are within short driving distance, giving Winona residence bigcity comforts just a few minutes away.

Academic Success

he student part of student-athlete comes first at Winona State. Warrior student-athletes have access to some of the best academic support and facilities in the country. The Warrior Club Student-Athlete Success Center offers Warriors a place to work on their studies in a comfortable environment. A full staff of academic advisors is always present to assist studentathletes with questions and concerns regarding their classes. The results have been stunning. WSU student-athletes recorded a cumulative 3.18 GPA during the Spring 2011 semester, the highest single-semester mark ever among Warrior student-athletes.

Warriors In

inona State student-athletes are truly a part of the community they live in. As community members, Warriors look to give back in any way possible. During the 2011-12 academic year, Winona State student-athletes donated over 3,000 hours of their time to projects designed to give back to the Winona area, the second consecutive year Warriors have passed the 3,000 hour mark while making an impact in the community.

The Community

Warriors worked with every group within the community; reading to studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in elementary

schools, raising money for breast cancer research, and spending time with the elderly. Winona State student-athletes have been given a tremendous opportunity and their dedication to giving back is truly inspiring to everyone they meet.

The Integrated

The new Integrated Wellness Center is a state of the art facility that is open to all Winona State students. The facility offers recreation and wellness opportunities for everyone.

Along with a fully equipped

weight room and strength staff, there are basketball courts, fitness studios, cardio equipment and a track. The center is also home to a pharmacy, the Nutrition Services office, Rehabilitative Sciences Lab and the WSU Intramural office. The building is a silver level LEED rated design which reduces the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy use by 30 percent. The facility is also home to the Winona State Athletic Hall of Fame.

Wellness Center

Press Attention

inonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location between La Crosse and Rochester brings consistent coverage from local and regional media. Winona State gets daily coverage locally from the Winona Daily News, as well as from television stations in three media markets. Warrior coaches and student-athletes are also featured on locally produced coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shows.

NSIC THE HISTORY OF THE NSIC From its modest origin as a six-team alliance nearly eight decades ago, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has matured into a 16-team union of upper Midwest colleges and universities to form arguably the strongest affiliation in NCAA Division II. The NSIC can trace its roots to 1932 when six schools, including Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota Duluth and Winona State University signed on as charter members. All remain active subscribers of the league today. Southwest Minnesota State University was added in 1969, followed by Northern State University in 1978, Wayne State College (NE) in 1998, Concordia University-St. Paul and the University of Minnesota, Crookston in 1999, the University of Mary and Upper Iowa University in 2006, Augustana College in 2008 and Minot State University and the University of Sioux Falls in 2012. Minnesota State, St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth later left the league to join the North Central Conference but returned to the NSIC in 2008. University of Minnesota, Morris and Michigan Tech University were once part of the NSIC family as well. In 1992 the NSIC became a true athletic showcase for both men and women with the merger of the traditional Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC) and the Northern Sun Conference (NSC), the home of women’s athletics since 1979. Before NSIC affiliates became certified for championship competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1995, its member institutions filled prominent roles in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NIC and NSC clubs annually dispatched qualified student-athletes to national tournaments and captured several NAIA teams and individual championships. The NSIC celebrates its 81st season this year and clearly continues to make a major imprint nationally, winning 11 national titles since 2006. Winona State men claimed NCAA II Basketball Championships in 2006 and 2008 and narrowly missed a third crown, falling in a last second shot in 2007. In addition, the Warriors established a NCAA II record of 57 consecutive victories. Concordia University launched an ongoing streak of five consecutive NCAA II Volleyball Championships in 2007. In 2008 the Golden Bears won 37 straight matches after a season opening loss on their way to a second consecutive title and scripted a marvelous encore in 2009 with a perfect 37-0 finish, a third straight national crown and a winning streak of 74 straight matches. In 2010 the Golden Bear extended that win streak to 75 before dropping their second match of the season. They started 2010 with a 10-4 record before ripping off 22 straight wins on their way to their fourth straight national title. In 2011, after overcoming midseason injuries, the Golden Bears hit their stride. The Golden Bears knocked off No. 1 and undefeated Cal State San Bernardino to become the first team in the history of NCAA Division II women’s volleyball, to captured a fifth consecutive NCAA Division II Championship. In a most surprising run, Minnesota Duluth completed a perfect 15-0 season by winning the 2008 NCAA Division II Football Championship. The Bulldogs, limited to only 24 scholarships by league rule, swept a field of fully-funded teams, including top ranked Grand Valley State and number three Northwest Missouri State. Two years later in 2010 the Bulldogs repeated that feat, going 15-0 again to win the national championship. The Bulldogs became the first NCAA DII football squad to win two national championships with undefeated records. Minnesota State added more luster to the league by finishing 32-2 and claiming the 2008-09 NCAA II Women’s Basketball Championship. The Mavericks rolled to a wild 103-94 victory over Franklin Pierce to set a NCAA record for total points in the title game. Augustana College got into the mix of national championships in 2011 when their women’s cross country team turned in a true team performance in Spokane, Wash. All five Viking runners earned All-American status as Augustana won the first cross country national championship in NSIC history. Since 2000, the NSIC has also participated in Mineral Water Bowl. Hosted by the Quarterback Club of Excelsior Springs, Mo., the Mineral Water Bowl matches the highest-finishing teams from the NSIC and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) not selected for the NCAA Division II football playoffs. In 2000, Winona State defeated Missouri Western State, 43-41, in triple overtime, for the Warriors first-ever NCAA II post-season win. The NSIC has also had five athletes awarded with the NCAA Elite 89 Award, which is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 89 championships. Earning the award were Ben Keller (Minnesota State, Baseball 2012), Cody Lensing (Augustana, Wrestling 2012), Kendra Huettl (Minnesota State, Softball, 2011), Matt Braithwaite (Augustana, Cross Country, 2010) and Lauren Brown (Winona State, Outdoor Track & Field, 2010). Member schools continue to emphasize the educational, entertainment and unifying value of sports while pointing with pride to the many advantages to be gained by attending these colleges and universities. The NSIC is committed to providing rewarding experiences for its student-athletes, and while the challenges that loom are sizable, indeed, the NSIC is surely well positioned for the future.

2012 WINONA STATE OUTLOOK

Quarterbacks Returners Bryan Bradshaw John Teigland

Tight Ends

Jr.#, 6-2, 175, Crystal Lake, IL (Crystal Lake) Jr.#, 6-4, 225, Indianola, IA (Indianola/Nebraska-Omaha)

Redshirts and Newcomers Rob Dahl So., 6-2, 225, White Bear Lake, MN (Hill-Murray/Coffeyville CC) RJ Gordon Fr., 6-1, 190, Palmdale, CA (Campbell) Spencer O’Reilly Fr.#, 6-2, 210, Cannon Falls, MN (Cannon Falls) Michael Powell Fr., 6-4, 190, York, NE (York) Cole Solomon Fr.#, 6-4, 225, Livingston, WI (Iowa-Grant) A host of injuries caused Winona State to start three different quarterbacks during the 2011 season and the team enters this season hoping to keep the man under center upright and healthy. John Teigland started the teams first two games in 2011, throwing for 200 yards and a touchdown. When Teigland was injured Bryan Bradshaw stepped in, throwing for 736 yards and three scores. Bradshaw injured his ankle in the season’s sixth game, giving way to graduated senior Alex Nelson. There is depth behind Bradshaw and Teigland, with Spencer O’Reilly and Cole Solomon coming off of redshirt seasons. Sophomore Rob Dahl transferred in after a year of junior college football and was able to participate in spring practice. The coaching staff is very high on freshmen RJ Gordon and Michael Powell, who will be able to spend the season getting acclimated to the Warrior offense.

Running Backs Returners Theo Burkett Chichi Ojika Anthony Resnick Rayon Simmons

Sr., 6-0, 230, Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines Valley) Jr.#, 5-8, 185, New Brighton, MN (Irondale) So.#, 5-10, 185, Cambridge, WI (Cambridge) Sr.#, 5-10, 225, University City, MO (Christian Brothers/UNI)

Redshirts and Newcomers Will Griffin Fr., 5-9, 205, Cedar Rapids, IA (Cedar Rapids Washington) Taylor Hauser Fr.#, 5-10, 190, Holmen, WI (Holmen) Jordan Kos Fr., 5-11, 195, Gurnee, IL (Carmel Catholic) Paul Preston Fr., 5-4, 160, Park Ridge, IL (Maine South) Willie Resop So.#, 6-2, 225, Appleton, WI (Appleton West/Wisconsin) Rayon Simmons enters his senior season needing just 392 yards to become Winona State’s all-time leading rusher. Simmons posted his second consecutive 1,000 yard season in 2011, running for 1,326 yards and 16 touchdowns. He ran for 200 yards in two of the team’s final three games of the season and topped 100 yards in seven different contests. Simmons will have plenty of help in the backfield as well. Senior Theo Burkett plans to redshirt the season as he recovers from injuries but junior Chichi Ojika and sophomore Anthony Resnick will have opportunities to earn carries. Ojika ran for 127 yards last season while Resnick gained 77 yards on just six totes. Willie Resop, a transfer from Wisconsin, will be in the mix for immediate playing time as well. Redshirt freshmen Taylor Hauser and true freshmen Will Griffin, Jordan Kos and Paul Preston will all enter fall camp hoping to catch the coaching staff ’s eye.

Wide Receivers Returners Jay Adams Harrison Barton Sean Hertz Tyler Speer Dylan Ulferts

Sr., 5-11, 190, Oviedo, FL (Lake Howell) Jr.#, 6-2, 200, De Pere, WI (Notre Dame Academy) Sr.#, 6-2, 215, Lake Villa, IL (Lakes Community) Sr.#, 6-3, 210, Lanesboro, MN (Lanesboro) So., 6-3, 185, Shakopee, MN (Shakopee)

Returners Jacob Bambenek Alex Jensen Ismal Karon Kyle Melcher Jim Montgomery

Jr, 6-2, 235, Trempealeau, WI (G-E-T) So.#., 6-4, 250, Apple Valley, MN (Eastview) So.#, 5-11, 245, Minnetonka, MN (Minnetonka) Sr., 6-6, 255, Owatonna, MN (Owatonna) Jr.#, 6-4, 230, Carol Steam, IL (Glenbard)

Redshirts and Newcomers Nick Margiotta Fr., 6-4, 245, Crystal Lake, IL (River Ridge) Tight end is an important position in the WSU pro-style offense, and the team has several threats who can move the chains while also providing solid blocking for the run game. Senior Kyle Melcher led all tight ends with 12 catches for 134 yards and two scores last season. Ismal Karon and Alex Jensen also return after seeing the field as redshirt freshmen a season ago. True freshman Nick Margiotta joins the squad and will have a chance to spend the season learning the offensive scheme.

Offensive Line Returners Cory Christianson Roszell Gayden Richard Lilla James Poliquin Nick Powers Vance Ross Cale Schliesman Mark Smit

Jr.#, 6-3, 290, Apple Valley, MN (Holy Angels/N. Illinois) Sr.#, 6-6, 300, Brooklyn Park, MN (Robinsdale/Auburn) Jr.#, 6-2, 295, Rochester, MN (John Marshall) Jr., 6-5, 290, Gurnee, IL (Warren Township) Sr., 6-1, 285, Minnetonka, MN (Hopkins) So.#, 6-5, 290, Evanston, IL (Notre Dame) So.#, 6-6, 330, Marshfield, WI (Marshfield) Jr.#, 6-3, 285, Minocqua, WI (Lakeland Union)

Redshirts and Newcomers Tyler Bross Fr.#, 6-6, 310, Menomonee Falls, WI (Menomonee Falls) Nicholas Fisher Fr.#, 6-4, 265, Hartland, WI (Arrowhead) Dane Jensen Fr.#, 6-4, 260, Ames, IA (Ames) Alex Jorgenson Fr., 6-5, 275, Dorchester, WI (Colby) Blake Lanphier Fr.#, 6-6, 290, New Sharon, IA (North Mahaska) Zachary Lowe Fr.#, 6-2, 270, Gurnee, IL (Warren Township) Tyler Lund Fr., 6-3, 270, Chatfield, MN (Chatfield) Kinjo Omar Fr.#, 6-5, 310, Springfield, MO (Glendale) Ryan Ramczyk Fr., 6-5, 275, Stevens Point, WI (SPASH) Ben Reinartz Fr.#, 6-5, 295, Davenport, IA (Assumption) Collin Smith Fr., 6-2, 255, Wind Lake, WI (Muskego) Steve Smith Fr., 6-4, 285, Mabel, MN (Mabel-Canton) Winona State is blessed with an outstanding offensive line as evidenced by a devastating rushing attack, with WSU averaging 212 yards on the ground a season ago. The core of the line returns, led by junior center Richard Lilla, an all-NSIC selection in both his collegiate seasons. Both Warrior guards return, with junior Cory Christianson and sophomore Vance Ross looking to build on successful seasons. WSU started several players at tackle in 2011 but has talented players in Roszell Gayden and James Poliquin ready to step in. Nick Powers, Cale Schliesman and Mark Smit will provide depth to the line and are ready to go when their number is called. A talented group of linemen redshirted last season and the Warriors brought in another crop of outstanding players for the trenches in their most recent signing class. Blake Lanphier will fight for playing time after redshirting during 2011, as will Tyler Bross, Nicholas Fisher, Dane Jensen, Zachary Lowe and Ben Reinartz.

Redshirts and Newcomers Tamrick Atwood Fr.#, 5-11, 185, Bettendorf, IA (Bettendorf) Kevin Folker Fr., 6-0, 170, Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee Lutheran) Cameron Johnson Fr., 6-3, 215, Springfield, MO (Glendale) Mack Kullas Fr., 6-3, 170, Stillwater, MN (Hill-Murray) Alan May Fr.#, 6-2, 185, Adams, MN (Southland) Josh Mikes Fr.#, 6-3, 205, South Elgin, IL (St. Charles North) Tyler Newsome Fr.#, 6-3, 190, Joliet, IL (Joliet West) Tyler Swinford So., 5-11, 185, Yucaipa, CA (Yucaipa/Culver-Stockton) The Warriors have built depth at receiver and now employ the weapons to improve a passing game that averaged just 190 yards per game a season ago. The receiving corps is led by a trio of seniors. Jay Adams led the Warriors with 33 receptions in 2011 while Tyler Speer was close behind with 32 grabs for 518 yards. Fellow senior Sean Hertz is a constant touchdown threat, especially in the red zone, and caught 20 passes a season ago. The group of younger players at the position is deep and talented. Dylan Ulferts saw action as a true freshman last season and made eight catches that included a touchdown. Sophomore Tyler Swinford transferred to WSU from Culver-Stockton where he led that team in receptions in 2011. Redshirt freshmen Tamrick Atwood, Alan May, Josh Mikes and Tyler Newsome are ready to make an impact as well. True freshman Cameron Johnson has a chance to see the field immediately.

18 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

2012 WINONA STATE OUTLOOK

Defensive Line Returners Parker Detjens Kyle English Anthony Frisby Lewis Johnson Tyler Kubler Colin McGuire William Sherard

Jr., 6-3, 255, Wautoma, WI (Wautoma) Jr.#, 6-2, 280, Niles, IL (Notre Dame) So.#, 6-3, 280, Columbia Heights, MN (Columbia Heights) Sr., 6-2, 260, St. Paul, MN (Como Park) So.#, 6-2, 250, Eden Prairie, MN (Eden Prairie) Sr.#, 6-5, 265, Rockford, IL (Boylan Catholic) Sr.#, 6-3, 250, Brown Deer, WI (Brown Deer)

Redshirts and Newcomers Peter Herman Fr., 6-4, 250, Arcadia, WI (Arcadia) Kevin Lindeman Jr., 6-3, 260, Mission Viejo, CA (Capistrano Valley/Saddleback CC) Robert Ndondo-Lay Fr.#, 6-5, 235, Minneapolis, MN (De La Salle) David Parmentier Fr.#, 6-4, 260, Kenosha, WI (Kenosha Tremper) Stephen Styza Fr.#, 6-4, 250, Oconomowoc, WI (Country Lutheran) Perhaps the biggest hole the Warriors will have to fill in 2012 comes on the defensive line. Matt Ulrich was an anchor for the Winona State defense at the nose guard position, eating up space in the run game and consistently pressuring quarterbacks when they dropped back to pass. Junior Kyle English will work to fill his shoes and has already shown capability for the position, making 26 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss a season ago. Lewis Johnson has solidified his place at defensive end in the Warriors’ 3-4 scheme, leading WSU with five sacks and making 27 total tackles in 2011. Tyler Kubler, Colin McGuire and William Sherard will all see time coming off the edge while Parker Detjens and Anthony Frisby will team with English to pressure opponents up the middle. Robert Ndondo-Lay, David Parmentier and Stephen Styza will fight for playing time after redshirting last season. Kevin Lindeman is a junior college transfer who will also fight for his place in the Warriors’ defensive line rotation.

Linebackers Returners Aaron Anderson-Walker Alex Coulter Ryan Gerts Jacob Harmon Ian Murray Ryan Singler Morgan Weaver

So.#, 6-1, 210, St. Paul, MN (Roseville Area) Sr.#, 6-2, 225, St. Cloud, MN (St. Cloud Tech) So.#, 6-1, 230, Bloomingdale, IL (Lake Park) Sr.#, 5-11, 245, Dodge Center, MN (Triton) So.#, 6-3, 230, Plymouth, WI (Plymouth) Jr.#, 6-2, 225, Shiocton, WI (Shiocton) So.#, 6-1, 205, Country Club Hills, IL (Hillcrest)

Redshirts and Newcomers Kyle Coon Fr.#, 5-11, 200, Boscobel, WI (Boscobel) Collin Corcoran Fr., 6-4, 220, Crystal Lake, IL (Prairie Ridge) Turrell Foster Sr., 5-10, 220, Iowa Falls, IA (Iowa Falls-Alden) Jarvis Franklin Fr., 6-2, 200, Tinley Park, IL (Andrews) Charlie Haben Fr.#, 6-3, 225, Edina, MN (Academy of Holy Angels) Mike Imperiale Fr., 6-1, 200, Addison, IL (Addison Trail) Obed Jean-Baptiste Fr., 6-1, 210, Rice Lake, WI (Rice Lake) Zach Olstad Fr., 6-0, 210, Harmony, MN (Fillmore Central) Austin Opfer Fr.#, 6-1, 220, Springfield, MO (Glendale) Gage Ridenour Fr.#, 6-3, 220, Bettendorf, IA (Bettendorf) Dylan Thill Fr.#, 6-2, 255, Turtle Lake, WI (Turtle Lake) Matt Weber Fr., 6-5, 200, Rogers, MN (Rogers) Jarrett Wood Fr., 6-4, 225, Vernon Hills, IL (Vernon Hills) Lauden Wood Fr., 6-0, 220, St. Croix Falls, WI (St. Croix Falls) Despite losing do-everything linebacker Chad Cheek, the Warriors have a linebacking corps that is deep and talented. Sophomore Ryan Gerts was named NSIC Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2011 after finishing second on the squad with 70 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries. Alex Coulter is back after starting at one of the outside linebacker positions and making 53 stops. Morgan Weaver saw his first collegiate action a season ago and impressed, making 16 tackles during his freshman campaign and has a shot to start at the other outside backer spot. The linebacking depth chart will see new faces that should include Aaron Anderson-Walker, Jacob Harmon, Ian Murray and Ryan Singler. Kyle Coon, Charlie Haben, Austin Opfer, Gage Ridenour and Dylan Thill redshirted during the 2011 season and have a year of the WSU system already under their belts. The Warriors brought in a large and talented recruiting class at the position as well, improving depth and skill in their linebacking corps.

Defensive Backs Returners Mike Barton Patrick Lazzara Mitch Lunder Larry Mbayu Otis Morris Chris Norgaard Jaymes Roubal Matt Splon Ryan Williams

Sr., 6-1, 180, Wheeling, IL (Wheeling) Jr., 6-0, 190, Chicago, IL (Notre Dame) Jr.#, 6-2, 200, New Prague, MN (New Prague) So.#, 6-1, 190, Oakdale, MN (Roseville Area) Sr.#, 5-8, 180, St. Cloud, MN (St. Cloud Tech) Sr., 5-11, 190, Spring Lake Park, MN (Spring Lake Park) Sr., 6-0, 225, Barron, WI (Barron) Jr., 6-1, 185, Wheeling, IL (Wheeling) Sr.#, 5-11, 195, Paddock Lake, WI (Carmel Catholic)

Redshirts and Newcomers Anthony Cantanese Fr., 5-10, 170, Addison, IL (Addison Trail) JJ Flor Fr., 6-2, 185, Sussex, WI (Sussex-Hamilton) Jack Ihrke Fr., 5-10, 190, Plainview, MN (Plainview) Darby Lundy Jr., 5-10, 175, Hollywood, FL (Hammandale/Ellsworth CC) Jared Mitchell Sr., 6-4, 200, Chesterfield, MO (Parkway Central/Ole Miss) Chris Nimely Jr., 5-10, 180, Cottage Grove, MN (Park/RCTC) Derek Smidt Fr., 5-11, 170, Galesville, WI (G-E-T) Riley Tutas Fr.#, 6-3, 225, Sheboygan, WI (Sheboygan South) Brad Walovitch Fr., 5-11, 175, Crystal Lake, IL (Crystal Lake South) The defensive backfield was full of playmakers during the 2011 season, with several of those game-changers returning. Safety Ryan Williams led Winona State in tackles with 97 while also picking off two passes and returning both for touchdowns. He also forced a fumble and recovered two others, providing big play after big play for the WSU defense. Chris Norgaard returned to shut-down form, making four interceptions and breaking up eight more passes while teaming with graduated senior Lucas Wolf to form the top cornerback tandem in the NSIC. Replacing Wolf will be no small task, but Matt Splon, Larry Mbayu and Otis Morris saw extensive time at corner and will have an opportunity to see their playing time increase. Patrick Lazzara, Mitch Lunder and Jaymes Roubal will fight to fill the vacant starting safety position as well. The Warriors brought in a large group of defensive backs that they hope will contribute immediately. Jared Mitchell spent three seasons playing for SEC power Ole Miss, while Darby Lundy is a junior college transfer the coaching staff is counting on for production.

Specialists Redshirts and Newcomers Zac Bisek Fr., 6-4, 190, Arcadia, WI (Arcadia) Jeremy Neuman Jr., 6-0, 190, Park Ridge, IL (Lakes Community/Northern Illinois) Nick Taylor Fr.#, 5-10, 180, Cary, IL (Cary Grove) Jake Vercher So., 5-10, 160, Alexandria, LA (Alexandria/Louisiana Tech) Jordan Weyer Fr.#, 6-1, 195, Baldwin, WI (Baldwin) There will be fresh faces at every specialist position for the Warriors in 2012. Gone are Curtis Dewberry, Cullin Fahey and Thomas Kinney, mainstays on the specialist unit for the Warriors. Enter Jeremy Neuman and Jake Vercher, a pair of Division I transfers, who will be counted on for contributions immediately. Neuman is a junior punter from Northern Illinois while Vercher spent last season at Louisiana Tech. The WSU veteran of the group is Nick Taylor, a kicker who redshirted his initial collegiate season in 2011. Zac Bisek was brought in as a punter and will compete for playing time as well. The competition to return kickoffs and punts will be intense as the Warriors look to find a replacement for all-conference return man Dewberry. Dylan Ulferts and Chichi Ojika returned at least one kickoff last season and will be options to be featured in the team’s return gameplan.

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2012 WINONA STATE ROSTER

Numerical Roster No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 26 27 28 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 50 51 52 55 58 60 61 65 66 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 80 81 82 83 84 85 86

Player Rayon Simmons Theo Burkett Jay Adams Chris Norgaard Chichi Ojika Spencer O’Reilly Tyler Speer John Teigland Morgan Weaver Turrell Foster Alan May Matt Splon Nick Taylor Bryan Bradshaw Cole Solomon Tamrick Atwood Larry Mbayu Mitch Lunder Otis Morris Ryan Williams Riley Tutas Aaron Anderson-Walker Anthony Resnick Patrick Lazzara Taylor Hauser Ryan Gerts Gage Ridenour Ismal Karon Jaymes Roubal Mike Barton Ryan Singler Jordan Weyer Austin Opfer Kyle Coon Alex Coulter Charlie Haben Jacob Bambenek Jacob Harmon Zachary Lowe Kyle English Ian Murray William Sherard Dane Jensen Kinjo Omar Mark Smit Ben Reinartz Richard Lilla Nicholas Fisher Vance Ross James Poliquin Blake Lanphier Tyler Bross Parker Detjens Nick Powers Cale Schliesman Cory Christianson Roszell Gayden Sean Hertz Josh Mikes Harrison Barton Alex Jensen Dylan Ulferts Kyle Melcher Jim Montgomery

Pos. RB RB WR DB RB QB WR QB LB LB WR DB K/P QB QB WR DB DB DB DB DB LB RB DB RB LB LB TE LB DB LB K/P LB LB LB LB TE LB OL DL LB DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL OL WR WR WR TE WR TE TE

Yr Sr.# Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.# Fr.# Sr.# Jr.# So.# Sr. Fr.# Jr. Fr.# Jr.# Fr.# Fr.# So.# Jr.# Sr.# Sr.# Fr.# So.# So.# Jr. Fr.# So.# Fr.# So.# Sr. Sr. Jr.# Fr.# Fr.# Fr.# Sr.# Fr.# Jr. Sr.# Fr.# Jr.# Fr.# Sr.# Fr.# Fr.# Jr.# Fr.# Jr.# Fr.# So.# Jr. Fr.# Fr.# Jr. Sr. So.# Jr.# Sr.# Sr.# Fr.# Jr.# So.# So. Sr. Jr.#

Ht 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-8 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-4 5-11 6-1 6-2 5-8 5-11 6-3 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-3 5-11 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-1 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-6 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-6 6-6 6-3 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-6 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-4

Wt 225 230 190 190 185 210 210 225 205 220 185 185 180 175 225 185 190 200 180 195 225 210 185 190 200 230 220 245 225 180 225 195 220 200 225 225 235 245 270 280 230 250 260 310 285 295 295 265 290 290 290 310 255 285 330 290 300 215 205 200 250 185 255 230

Hometown (Previous School) University City, MO (Christian Brothers/UNI) Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines Valley) Oviedo, FL (Lake Howell) Spring Lake Park, MN (Spring Lake Park) New Brighton, MN (Irondale) Cannon Falls, MN (Cannon Falls) Lanesboro, MN (Lanesboro) Indianola, IA (Indianola/Nebraska-Omaha) Country Club Hills, IL (Hillcrest) Iowa Falls, IA (Iowa Falls-Alden) Adams, MN (Southland) Wheeling, IL (Carmel Catholic) Cary, IL (Cary Grove) Crystal Lake, IL (Crystal Lake) Livingston, WI (Iowa-Grant) Bettendorf, IA (Bettendorf) Oakdale, MN (Roseville Area) New Prague, MN (New Prague) St. Cloud, MN (St. Cloud Tech) Paddock Lake, WI (Carmel Catholic) Sheboygan, WI (Sheboygan South) St. Paul, MN (Roseville Area) Cambridge, WI (Cambridge) Chicago, IL (Notre Dame) Holmen, WI (Holmen) Bloomingdale, IL (Lake Park) Bettendorf, IA (Bettendorf) Minnetonka, MN (Minnetonka) Barron, WI (Barron) Wheeling, IL (Wheeling) Shiocton, WI (Shiocton) Baldwin, WI (Baldwin) Springfield, MO (Glendale) Boscobel, WI (Boscobel) St. Cloud, MN (St. Cloud Tech) Edina, MN (Academy of Holy Angels) Trempealeau, WI (G-E-T) Dodge Center, MN (Triton) Gurnee, IL (Warren Township) Niles, IL (Notre Dame) Plymouth, WI (Plymouth) Brown Deer, WI (Brown Deer) Ames, IA (Ames) Springfield, MO (Glendale) Minocqua, WI (Lakeland Union) Davenport, IA (Assumption) Rochester, MN (John Marshall) Hartland, WI (Arrowhead) Evanston, IL (Notre Dame) Gurnee, IL (Warren Township) New Sharon, IA (North Mahaska) Menomonee Falls, WI (Menomonee Falls) Wautoma, WI (Wautoma) Minnetonka, MN (Hopkins) Marshfield, WI (Marshfield) Apple Valley, MN (Holy Angels/Northern Ill.) Brooklyn Park, MN (Robinsdale/Auburn) Lake Villa, IL (Lakes Community) South Elgin, IL (St. Charles North) De Pere, WI (Notre Dame Academy) Apple Valley, MN (Eastview) Shakopee, MN (Shakopee) Owatonna, MN (Owatonna) Carol Stream, IL (Glenbard)

Alphabetical Roster

3 Adams, Jay 27 Anderson-Walker, Aaron 19 Atwood, Tamrick 46 Bambenek, Jacob 82 Barton, Harrison 38 Barton, Michael 97 Bisek, Zach 17 Bradshaw, Bryan 73 Bross, Tyler 2 Burkett, Theo Cantanese, Anthony 77 Christianson, Cory 43 Coon, Kyle Corcoran, Collin 44 Coulter, Alex 8 Dahl, Rob 74 Detjens, Parker 51 English, Kyle 68 Fisher, Nick Flor, JJ Folker, Kevin 13 Foster, Turrell Franklin, Jarvis 99 Frisby, Toby 78 Gayden, Roszell 34 Gerts, Ryan 18 Gordon, RJ Griffin, Will 45 Haben, Charlie 48 Harmon, Jake 33 Hauser, Taylor Herman, Peter 80 Hertz, Sean Ihrke, Jack Imperiale, Michael Jean Baptiste, Obed 83 Jensen, Alex 58 Jensen, Dane 88 Johnson, Cameron 96 Johnson, Lewis 76 Jorgenson, Alex 36 Karon, Ismal Kos, Jordan 95 Kubler, Tyler Kullas, Mack 72 Lanphier, Blake 31 Lazzara, Pat 66 Lilla, Richard 94 Lindeman, Kevin 50 Lowe, Zak Lund, Tyler 21 Lunder, Mitch 22 Lundy, Darby Margiotta, Nick 14 May, Alan 20 Mbayu, Larry 98 McGuire, Colin 85 Melcher, Kyle 81 Mikes, Josh 9 Mitchell, Jared 86 Montgomery, Jim 23 Morris, Otis 52 Murray, Ian 91 Ndondo-lay, Robert 25 Neuman, Jeremy 89 Newsome, Tyler Nimely, Chris 4 Norgaard, Chris 5 Ojika, Chichi Olstad, Zach 60 Omar, Kinjo 42 Opfer, Austin 6 O’Reilly, Spencer

WR LB WR TE WR DB P QB OL RB CB OL DB LB/DE LB QB DE DT OL DB WR LB LB DT OL LB QB RB LB LB RB DE WR DB LB LB TE OL WR DE OL FB RB DE WR OL DB OL DL OL OL DB DB TE WR DB DE TE WR DB TE DB LB DE P WR DB DB RB LB OL LB QB

Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

20 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

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No. 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 98 99

Player Tyler Newsome David Parmentier Robert Ndondo-Lay Dylan Thill Stephen Styza Tyler Kubler Lewis Johnson Colin McGuire Anthony Frisby

Pos. WR DL DL LB DL DL DL DL DL

Yr Fr.# Fr.# Fr.# Fr.# Fr.# So.# Sr. Sr.# So.#

Ht 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-5 6-3

Wt 190 260 235 255 250 250 260 265 280

Hometown (Previous School) Joliet, IL (Joliet West) Kenosha, WI (Kenosha Tremper) Minneapolis, MN (De La Salle) Turtle Lake, WI (Turtle Lake) Oconomowoc, WI (Country Lutheran) Eden Prairie, MN (Eden Prairie) St. Paul, MN (Como Park) Rockford, IL (Boylan Catholic) Columbia Heights, MN (Columbia Heights)

Zach Bisek Anthony Cantanese Collin Corcoran Rob Dahl JJ Flor Kevin Folker Jarvis Franklin RJ Gordon Will Griffin Peter Herman Jack Ihrke Mike Imperiale Obed Jean-Baptiste Cameron Johnson Alex Jorgenson Jordan Kos Mack Kullas Kevin Lindeman Tyler Lund Darby Lundy Nick Margiotta Jared Mitchell Jeremy Neuman Chris Nimely Zach Olstad Michael Powell Paul Preston Ryan Ramczyk Willie Resop Derek Smidt Collin Smith Steve Smith Tyler Swinford Jake Vercher Brad Walovitch Matt Weber Jarrett Wood Lauden Wood

P DB LB QB DB WR LB QB RB DE DB LB LB WR OL RB WR DL OL DB TE DB P DB LB QB RB OL RB DB OL OL WR K DB LB LB LB

Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr.# Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So.# Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr.# Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

6-4 5-10 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-1 5-9 6-4 5-10 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-5 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-3 5-10 6-4 6-4 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-4 5-4 6-6 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-4 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-5 6-4 6-0

190 170 220 225 185 170 200 190 195 250 190 200 210 215 275 195 170 260 270 175 245 200 190 180 210 190 160 275 225 170 255 285 185 160 175 200 225 220

Cottage Grove, MN (Park/RCTC) Harmony, MN (Fillmore Central) York, NE (York) Park Ridge, IL (Maine South) Stevens Point, WI (SPASH) Appleton, WI (Appleton West/Wisconsin) Galesville, WI (G-E-T) Wind Lake, WI (Muskego) Mabel, MN (Mabel-Canton) Yucaipa, CA (Yucaipa/Culver-Stockton) Alexandria, LA (Alexandria/Louisiana Tech Crystal Lake, IL (Crystal Lake South) Rogers, MN (Rogers) Vernon Hills, IL (Vernon Hills) St. Croix Falls, WI (St. Croix Falls)

90 Parmentier, David 71 Poliquin, James Powell, Michael 75 Powers, Nick Preston, Paul 79 Ramcyzk, Ryan 65 Reinartz, Ben 28 Resnick, Anthony 30 Resop, Willie 35 Ridenour, Gage 70 Ross, Vance 37 Roubal, Jaymes 76 Schliesman, Cale Arcadia, WI (Arcadia) 55 Sherard, William Addison, IL (Addison Trail) 1 Simmons, Rayon Crystal Lake, IL (Prairie Ridge) White Bear Lake, MN (Hill-Murray/Coffeyville CC) 40 Singler, Ryan 47 Smidt, Derek Sussex, WI (Sussex-Hamilton) 61 Smit, Mark Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee Lutheran) Smith, Collin Tinley Park, IL (Andrews) 69 Smith, Steve Palmdale, CA (Campbell) 18 Solomon, Cole Cedar Rapids, IA (Cedar Rapids Washington) 7 Speer, Tyler 15 Splon, Matt Arcadia, WI (Arcadia) 93 Styza, Steve Plainview, MN (Plainview) 10 Swinford, Tyler Addison, IL (Addison Trail) 16 Taylor, Nick Rice Lake, WI (Rice Lake) 11 Teigland, John Springfield, MO (Glendale) 92 Thill, Dylan Dorchester, WI (Colby) 26 Tutas, Riley Gurnee, IL (Carmel Catholic) 84 Ulferts, Dylan Stillwater, MN (Hill-Murray) 29 Vercher, Jake Mission Viejo, CA (CapistranoValley/Saddleback CC) Walovitch, Brad 12 Weaver, Morgan Chatfield, MN (Chatfield) Weber, Matt Hollywood, FL (Hammandale/Ellsworth CC) 41 Weyer, Jordan Crystal Lake, IL (River Ridge) 24 Williams, Ryan Chesterfield, MO (Parkway Central/Ole Miss) Wood, Jarett Park Ridge, IL (Lakes Comm./Northern Illinois) Wood, Lauden

DE OL QB OL RB OL OL DB RB LB OL LB OL DE RB LB DB OL OL OL QB WR DB DT WR K/P QB DE DB WR K DB LB LB DB DB LB LB

Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr.

# Has redshirted

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Jay Adams Oviedo, Florida Lake Howell High School WR • 5-11 • 190 • Sr.#

Aaron AndersonWalker

Year G Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 2009 10 5 71 14.2 0 48 2010 10 8 53 6.6 0 22 2011 10 33 375 11.4 2 40 Career 30 46 499 10.8 2 48

2011: Led team with 33 receptions for 375 yards ... scored touchdowns against Concordia-St. Paul and Wayne State ... made seven grabs against Mary ... had five or more catches in four games ... caught three balls for 71 yards with a season-long reception of 40 yards against Upper Iowa.

St. Paul, Minnesota Roseville Area High School LB • 6-1 •210 • So.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2011 10 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0

2011: Played in ten games as a freshman, making eight tackles ... made four total stops against Concordia-St. Paul ... three tackles against Upper Iowa. Personal: Born on May 8, 1992 ... son of Jody Anderson and Derwin Walker ... majoring in Composite Materials Engineering with minors in Chemistry and Spanish ... father played football at Weber State.

2010: Made eight receptions for 53 yards in sophomore season ... had 22 yard reception at Upper Iowa. 2009: Five catches for 71 yards ... season-long catch and run of 48 yards. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Feb. 14, 1990 in Orlando ... son of Lance and Cynthia Adams ... majoring in Business Administration with a Marketing minor.

22 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Jacob Bambenek Trempealeau, Wisconsin Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau HS TE • 6-2 • 235 • Jr.

2011: Saw action in three games ... made a special teams tackle against MSU Moorhead. 2010: Squad member. Personal: Born on Oct. 23, 1990 in Winona ... son of Mark and Laura Bambenek ... majoring in Physical and Health Education ... brother Riley is a freshman on the Winona State men’s basketball team.

Harrison Barton De Pere, Wisconsin Notre Dame Academy WR • 6-2 • 200 • Jr.#

226 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for a score against Upper Iowa ... injured on first series against Minnesota Duluth and missed next four games ... returned to complete 9-of-12 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown in final game of the season against Wayne State.

2010: Saw action against Minnesota State as a freshman.

2010: Took over starting job against Concordia-St. Paul and started final three games of the season ... threw for 745 yards with three touchdowns ... completed nearly 60 percent of his passes ... completed 15-of-22 passes for 202 yards in first collegiate start against Concordia-St. Paul ... followed with 209 yards on 15-of-23 passing the following week against Southwest Minnesota State ... established himself as a running threat ... rushed for 119 yards and two scores, including a 33 yard scoring scamper against Wayne State.

2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

Personal: Born on June 9, 1990 ... son of Larry and Jane Barton ... majoring in Biology Environmental Science ... father played football at Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Personal: Born on Oct. 22, 1990 ... son of Greg and Kris Bradshaw ... majoring in Math Secondary Education ... father played football at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.

2011: Saw time against Concordia-St. Paul.

Bryan Bradshaw Crystal Lake, Illinois Crystal Lake High School QB • 6-2 • 175 • Jr.# Year G Att-Comp Pct Yards TD INT 2010 10 109-65 59.6 745 3 4 2011 6 101-64 63.4 736 3 4 Career 16 210-129 61.4 1481 6 8

Lg Yds/G 54 74.5 43 122.7 54 92.6

Rushing G Rush Yards Avg TD Lg 2010 10 26 119 4.6 2 33 2011 6 20 98 4.9 1 28 Career 16 46 217 4.7 3 33

Awards and Honors NSIC All-Academic (2011) 2011: Made six starts despite missing time with an ankle injury ... threw for 736 yards and four touchdowns ... completed 10 of 13 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown in first action of the season against MSU Moorhead ... followed with 199 yards passing while completing 19-of-24 passes in win over top-ten team St. Cloud State ... threw for

Bradshaw Game-By-Game 2011 Opp A-C-I Yds TD Sack Rush Yds TD Tot Off Michigan Tech DNP MSU Moorhead 13-10-1 118 1 0 2 5 0 123 St, Cloud State 24-19-0 199 0 0 7 37 0 236 Upper Iowa 24-14-1 226 1 0 3 38 1 264 Minnesota State 26-11-1 92 0 4 7 7 0 99 Minnesota Duluth 2-1-1 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 Augustana DNP Concordia-St. Paul DNP SW Minnesota St. DNP Mary DNP Wayne State 12-9-0 95 1 0 1 11 0 106 2010 Opp A-C-I Yds TD Sack Rush Yds TD Tot Off Carson-Newamn DNP MSU Moorhead 7-6-0 80 1 0 0 0 0 80 St. Cloud State 0-0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Upper Iowa 3-1-1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 Minnesota State 0-0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Minnesota Duluth 2-0-0 0 0 1 1 -4 0 -4 Concordia-St. Paul 22-15-0 202 0 3 9 6 1 208 Augustana 5-2-1 25 0 1 2 -4 0 21 SW Minnesota St. 23-15-1 209 0 0 4 18 0 227 Mary 36-20-1 159 1 2 6 35 0 194 Wayne State 11-6-0 68 0 0 4 68 1 136

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Theo Burkett

Cory Christianson

Des Moines, Iowa West Des Moines Valley

Apple Valley, Minnesota Academy of Holy Angels/ Illinois State

RB • 6-0 • 230 • Sr. Year 2009 2010 2011 Career

G Rush Yards Avg TD Lg 8 40 231 5.8 5 53 9 61 399 6.5 6 34 7 60 327 5.4 5 33 24 161 957 5.9 16 53

Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 3 24 8.0 0 15 2 10 5.0 0 9 7 98 14.0 1 61 12 132 11.0 1 61

Returns KO Yards Avg TD Lg 2011 8 242 30.2 1 86

Awards and Honors All-NSIC (2011 Second Team) 2011: Limited to seven games because of injury ... rushed for 327 yards and five touchdowns ... scored touchdown in season-opener against Michigan Tech ... rushed for 87 yards on just five carries against MSU Moorhead ... ran for 63 yards and two touchdowns against Upper Iowa ... also had a 61 yard touchdown catch against the Peacocks ... touchdown runs against Minnesota State and Minnesota Duluth ... returned a kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown against Upper Iowa.

OL • 6-3 • 290 • Jr.#

Awards and Honors All-NSIC (2011 Honorable Mention)

2011: Played and started all 11 games as a junior ... part of a line that led the WSU offense to average better than 400 yards per game. 2010: Saw action in nine games on the offensive line, making four starts ... opened holes for 1,000 yard rusher Rayon Simmons. 2009: Used a medical redshirt after suffering an injury at Illinois State. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season at Illinois State. Personal: Born on July 31, 1989 ... son of Steve and Deb Christianson ... Criminal Justice major with a minors in Biology and Child Advocacy Studies.

2010: Saw action in nine games, rushing for 399 yards ... averaged 6.5 yards per attempt ... had first career 100-yard game against MSU Moorhead ... rushed for 100 yards and two scores against the Dragons ... broke off a 34 yard rush in win over Minnesota State. 2009: Recorded 40 carries for 231 yards as a freshman ... scored five touchdowns ... scored twice and rushed for 98 yards against Minnesota, Crookston. Personal: Born on Feb. 27, 1991 ... son of Memory Burkett ... Graphic Design major with minor in Coaching.

24 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Alex Coulter

Parker Detjens

St. Cloud, Minnesota St. Cloud Tech

Wautoma, Wisconsin Wautoma High School

LB • 6-2 • 225 • Sr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2009 8 5 0.5-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2010 11 51 4.5-12 1.0-3 0-0 0 1-0 2011 11 53 5.5-24 1.0-11 1-0 1 1-0 Career 30 109 10.5-36 2.0-14 1-0 1 2-0

Awards and Honors All-NSIC (2011 Honorable Mention) NSIC All-Academic (2010, 2011) 2011: Made 53 tackles while playing all 11 games at linebacker ... recorded a sack and 5.5 tackles for loss ... intercepted a pass at Minnesota State ... forced a Mary fumble and recovered a fumble against St. Cloud State ... season-high nine tackles in win over St. Cloud State ... seven stops against Minnesota Duluth and six against Minnesota state and Mary. 2010: Stepped into a starting roll at linebacker, third on the team with 51 tackles ... was a regular in WSU opponent’s backfield, making 4.5 tackles for loss ... recovered a fumble in win over No. 9 Carson-Newman ... made eight tackles in games against St. Cloud State and Southwest Minnesota State ... also recorded a sack against the Mustangs. 2009: Saw action in eight games, making five tackles ... recorded tackle for loss against Concordia-St. Paul. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born Nov. 18, 1989 ... son of Andrea and Dave Coulter ... Finance and Economics major.

DL • 6-3 • 255 • So.#

2011: Saw time in three games as a redshirt freshman. 2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Jan. 16, 1990 ... son of Misty and Duane Detjens ... Business Administration major with Coaching minor.

Kyle English Niles, Illinois Notre Dame

DL • 6-2 • 280 • Jr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2010 11 31 3.0-13 1.0-9 0-0 0 1-0 2011 8 26 3.5-8 0.5-1 0-0 0 1-0 Career 19 57 6.5-21 1.5-10 0-0 0 2-0

2011: Recorded 26 tackles while playing in eight games ... season-high eight tackles in win at MSU Moorhead ... 3.5 tackles for loss ... credited for half a sack against Wayne State ... recovered a Concordia-St. Paul fumble. 2010: Made immediate impact as a freshman ... totaled 31 tackles ... made season-high six tackles in first college game against Carson-Newman ... recorded a sack against Concordia-St. Paul ... three tackles for loss ... recovered a Minnesota Duluth fumble. 2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Aug. 5, 1991 ... son of Jim and Cynthia English ... Communications major with a Coaching minor ... uncle Dan English played basketball at Winona State.

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Anthony Frisby

Ryan Gerts

Columbia Heights, Minnesota Columbia Heights High School

Bloomingdale, Illinois Lake Park High School

DL • 6-3 • 280 • So.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2011 6 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0

2011: Played in six games on the defensive line as a freshman ... made two tackles, recording stops against Upper Iowa and Concordia-St. Paul. 2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Dec. 2, 1991 in Westminster, Maryland ... son of Robin Escoba and Anthony Frisby ... Business Administration major.

Roszell Gayden Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Robinsdale HS/Auburn OL • 6-6 • 300 • Sr.#

LB • 6-1 • 230 • So.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2011 11 70 7.5-14 0.5-2 0-0 0 2-0

Awards and Honors NSIC Defensive Newcomer of the Year (2011) All-NSIC (2011 Second Team) 2011: Had breakout freshman season, earning NSIC Defensive Newcomer of the Year ... played in all 11 games, making 70 tackles ... consistently in opponent’s backfield, making 7.5 tackles for loss ... made ten tackles in back-to-back games against Minnesota Duluth and Augustana ... made eight tackles in WSU debut against Michigan Tech ... followed with eight tackles the next week against MSU Moorhead ... seven stops against Minnesota State ... made at least five tackles in nine of 11 games ... recovered fumbles against St. Cloud State and Mary. 2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on April 30, 1992 ... son of Phyllis and Irv Gerts ... majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology.

2011: Played in ten games in first season in a Warrior uniform ... helped WSU offense average over 400 yards per game. 2010: Member of National Championship team at Auburn University ... redshirted season after suffering an injury. 2008-09: Played at College of the Sequoias ... four star prospect by rivals.com and scout.com when he signed with Auburn ... No. 11 JUCO prospect by rivals.com ... chose Auburn over offers from Arkansas, California, Iowa State, Miami (FL), Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Oregon and Tennessee. Personal: Born on May 18, 1990 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of Rossano Cooper and Alethea Gayden Cooper ... brother Rashad Gayden was WSU teammate during 2011 season ... majoring in Professional Studies.

26 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Jacob Harmon

Sean Hertz

Dodge Center, Minnesota Triton High School

Lake Villa, Illinois Lakes Community High School

LB • 5-11 • 245 • Sr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2008 3 8 1.0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2009 11 10 1.0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2010 7 8 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2011 3 6 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Career 24 32 3.0-5 0-0 0-0 0 0-0

2011: Saw action in three games, making six tackles ... recorded career-high five stops against Michigan Tech, including tackle for loss ... had one stop against Upper Iowa. 2010: Played in seven games, making eight tackles ... two stops against MSU Moorhead, Minnesota Duluth and Augustana ... tackle for loss against Southwest Minnesota State. 2009: Played in all 11 games ... recorded ten tackles ... season-high three stops against Concordia-St. Paul ... teamed up for tackles for loss against Concordia-St. Paul and Upper Iowa. 2008: Made eight tackles in three games as a freshman before suffering an injury ... made four tackles in first career game against Michigan Tech ... had tackle for loss against Bemidji State.

WR • 6-2 • 215 • Sr.#

Year G Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 2009 11 16 120 7.5 5 14 2010 10 26 276 10.6 7 44 2011 11 20 185 9.2 4 16 Career 32 62 581 9.4 16 44

2011: Go-to threat at receiver, especially in the red zone ... made 20 grabs for 185 yards and four touchdowns ... seven catches for 77 yards and two touchdowns at Mary ... caught game-winning 14-yard touchdown pass with 51 seconds remaining to beat Mary ... three catches and a touchdown at Augsutana ... three catches against St. cloud State. 2010: Made 26 catches for 276 yards and seven touchdowns ... made five receptions against both Minnesota Duluth and Mary ... four grabs for 87 yards against Upper Iowa ... season-long reception of 44 yards against the Peacocks. 2009: Caught 16 passes as a sophomore ... six receptions for 36 yards and two touchdowns against Wayne State. 2008: Saw action against Michigan Tech as a freshman before suffering an injury and earning a medical redshirt.

2007: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

Personal: Born on Jan. 1, 1989 in Rochester, Minn. ... son of James and Brenda Harmon ... majoring in Health and Physical Education with minors in Coaching and DAPE.

Personal: Born on Aug. 19, 1989 ... son of Jon and Renee Hertz ... majoring in Business Administration.

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Alex Jensen

Ismal Karon

Apple Valley, Minnesota Eastview High School

Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka High School

TE • 6-4 • 255 • Jr.#

TE • 5-11 • 245 • So.#

83 Year 2011

Year G Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 2011 6 1 18 18.0 0 18

2011: Made one catch for 18 yards against Concordia-St. Paul ... played in six games.

G Rush Yards Avg TD Lg 9 5 21 4.2 0 7

Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 3 37 12.3 0 22

2010: Sat out the season after suffering an injury in the preseason.

2011: Saw action in nine games as a freshman ... carried the football five times for 21 yards ... made three catches for 37 yards ... had 22 yard catch and run against Minnesota State.

2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

Personal: Born on May 18, 1991 ... son of Patty Griffin and Greg Jensen ... Exercise Science major with a Coaching minor.

Personal: Born on Oct. 7, 1990 ... son of Tanya Karon ... majoring in Physical Education with a Coaching minor.

Lewis Johnson St. Paul, Minnesota Como Park High School DL • 6-2 • 260 • Sr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2009 11 11 2.0-16 1.0-15 0-0 0 0-0 2010 11 23 5.5-26 3.5-23 0-0 0 0-0 2011 11 27 6.0-26 5.0-24 1-6 0 0-0 Career 33 61 13.5-68 9.5-62 1-6 0 0-0

Awards and Honors: All-NSIC (2010 Honorable Mention, 2011 Second Team) 2011: Led Winona State in sacks while playing all 11 games on the defensive line ... made 27 tackles and five sacks ... had two sacks against Concordia-St. Paul ... seasonbest seven tackles against Minnesota Duluth ... followed with six stops the next week at Augustana ... intercepted a MSU Moorhead pass. 2010: Honorable Mention All-NSIC squad as a sophomore ... recorded 23 total stops ... tied for team lead with 3.5 sacks ... had a sack in four of the final five games of the season ... 2.5 tackles for loss against Concordia-St. Paul ... made five tackles against both Concordia-St. Paul and Augustana. 2009: Played in 11 games, making 11 stops as a freshman ... sack against Northern State ... made three tackles against Bemidji State. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Jan. 4, 1990 in San Antonio, Texas ... son of Greg and Sandi Johnson ... majoring in Therapeutic Recreation with a Coaching minor.

28 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Tyler Kubler

Richard Lilla

Eden Prairie, Minnesota Eden Prairie High School

Rochester, Minnesota John Marshall High School

DL • 6-2 • 250 • So.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2011 10 19 4.5-8 0-0 0-0 0 0-0

OL • 6-2 • 295 • Jr.#

Awards and Honors All-NSIC (2010 Honorable Mention, 2011 First Team)

2011: Saw action in ten games as a freshman ... made 19 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss ... season-high five tackles at MSU Moorhead.

2011: Earned second consecutive all-conference nod ... started all 11 games at center ... helped WSU offense average over 400 yards per game.

2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

2010: Stepped into starting roll at center, earning All-NSIC Honorable Mention as a freshman ... opened holes for 1,000 yard rusher Rayon Simmons.

Personal: Born on Oct. 17, 1991 ... son of Rick and Sue Kubler ... Business major.

2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

Patrick Lazzara Chicago, Illinois Notre Dame

DB • 6-0 • 190 • Jr.

Personal: Born on Oct. 2, 1990 ... son of Richard and Virginia Lilla ... Business Administration major with a Marketing minor ... father played football at Winona State.

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2010 1 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2011 10 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Career 11 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0

2011: Played in 10 games, making 11 tackles ... made three stops against Upper Iowa and Mary. 2010: Made two tackles in season-opening upset of Carson-Newman. Personal: Born on Nov. 27, 1990 ... son of Peter and Betty Lazzara ... Mass Communications Advertising major with a minor in Coaching.

Mitch Lunder New Prague, Minnesota New Prague High School DB • 6-2 • 200 • Jr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2010 10 9 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2011 11 17 0-0 0-0 2-21 0 0-0 Career 21 26 0.5-1 0-0 2-21 0 0-0

2011: Saw time in all 11 games ... made 17 tackles ... intercepted a Concordia-St. Paul pass and returned it 21 yards ... also picked off a pass against Michigan Tech ... made five stops against Concordia-St. Paul. 2010: Played in ten games, making nine total stops ... tackle for loss against St. Cloud State. 2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Jan. 1, 1991 ... son of Chad and Kelly Lunder ... majoring in Accounting.

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Larry Mbayu

Kyle Melcher

Oakdale, Minnesota Roseville Area High School

Owatonna, Minnesota Owatonna High School

CB • 6-1 • 190 • So.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2011 8 6 0-0 0-0 1-0 0 0

2011: Played in eight games during freshman campaign, recording six tackles ... recorded three solo tackles against Concordia-St. Paul ... made first career interception at Wayne State. 2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on March 9, 1992 in Cameroon, Africa ... son of Regine and Lawrence Mbayu ... Business Finance major.

Colin McGuire Rockford, Illinois Boylan Catholic High School DL • 6-5 • 265 • Sr.#

TE • 6-6 • 255 • Sr.

Year G Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 2009 10 12 238 19.8 3 57 2010 11 15 129 8.6 2 27 2011 11 12 134 11.2 2 18 Career 32 39 501 12.8 7 57

Awards and Honors NSIC All-Academic (2011) 2011: Saw action in all 11 games, making 12 catches for 134 yards ... caught touchdown passes against Concordia-St. Paul and Southwest Minnesota State ... made three receptions for 26 yards at Augustana ... season-long reception for 18 yards at Minnesota State. 2010: Made 15 catches for 129 yards and two scores ... caught four passes for 31 yards and a touchdown against Upper Iowa ... season-long reception of 27 yards against the Peacocks. 2009: Had 12 receptions for 238 yards as a freshman ... four catches for 57 yards and two touchdowns against Northern State ... three catches for 82 yards, including a career-long 57-yard reception, against Augustana ... touchdown was one of three receptions against Minnesota, Crookston. Personal: Born on July 8, 1990 ... son of Mike and Teresa Melcher ... Physical and Health Education major with a minor in DAPE.

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2009 6 2 1.0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2010 10 14 0.5-2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2011 10 17 4.5-29 2.5-20 0-0 1 0-0 Career 26 33 6.0-32 2.5-20 0-0 1 0-0

Awards and Honors NSIC All-Academic (2010, 2011) 2011: Saw action in ten games, making 17 tackles ... netted 2.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss ... four stops against both Upper Iowa and Minnesota State ... sacks against Minnesota State, Concordia-St. Paul and Mary ... forced a fumble against ConcordiaSt. Paul. 2010: Played in ten games, totaling 14 tackles ... had career-best three tackles against Concordia-St. Paul ... recorded tackle for loss against Southwest Minnesota State. 2009: Made two stops in six games as a freshman ... recorded both tackles, including a tackle for loss, against Southwest Minnesota State. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on June 1, 1990 ... son of Shawn and Lori McGuire ... major in Public Relations with a Chinese minor.

30 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Jim Montgomery

Chris Norgaard

Carol Stream, Illinois Glenbard North High School

Spring Lake Park, Minnesota Spring Lake Park High School

TE • 6-4 • 230 • Jr.#

2011: Saw action in eight games.

2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on April 21, 1990 ... son of Mark and Maureen Montgomery ... Criminal Justice major with a minor in Computer Technology.

Otis Morris

DB • 5-8 • 180 • Sr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2009 11 56 3.5-7 0-0 4-101 0 0-0 2010 10 51 3.5-7 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2011 10 53 0-0 0-0 4-68 0 0-0 Career 31 169 7.0-14 0-0 8-169 0 0-0

2010: Played in eight games as a freshman.

St. Cloud, Minnesota St. Cloud Tech

CB • 5-11 • 190 • Sr.#

Returns KO Yards Avg TD 2009 15 325 21.7 1 2010 4 54 13.5 0 2011 1 71 71.0 0 Career 20 450 22.5 1

Lg 81 19 71 81

Awards and Honors All-NSIC (2011 Second Team)

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2009 10 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2010 9 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2011 2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Career 21 32 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0

Awards and Honors NSIC All-Academic (2010)

2011: Lockdown corner who finished with more than 50 tackles for the third consecutive season ... led team with four interceptions ... made 53 total tackles ... nine tackles three times (Minnesota Duluth, Augustana, Southwest Minnesota State) ... eight stops against Michigan Tech and St. Cloud State ... returned interception 26 yards against Mary and 23 yards against Concordia-St. Paul ... also picked off passes against St. Cloud State and Minnesota State ... one kickoff return netted 71 yards. 2010: Third on the team with 51 tackles in ten games ... season-high seven tackles three times (Minnesota State, Minnesota Duluth and Mary) ... made six tackles against Upper Iowa ... made 3.5 tackles for loss ... returned four kickoffs. 2009: Made 56 tackles as a freshman ... intercepted four passes ... picked off passes in first two games of the season against Carson-Newman and Northern State ... interception return against Northern State totaled 75 yards ... also had interceptions against Minnesota State and Minnesota, Crookston ... seven tackles against both Northern State and Bemidji State ... averaged 21.7 yards on 15 kickoffs, including a 81 yard touchdown return.

2011: Limited to two games after suffering an injury ... made three tackles against Upper Iowa.

2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

2010: Recorded 16 tackles in nine games ... four tackles against Upper Iowa.

Personal: Born on Jan. 6, 1990 ... son of Jay and Deb Norgaard and Darla Norgaard ... Business Administration major with a minor in Marketing.

2009: Played in ten games as a freshman, making 13 tackles ... five solo stops against Minnesota, Crookston. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on June 6, 1989 in Liberia ... son of Annie and Garjaye Morris ... majoring in Elementary Education with a Social Studies minor.

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Chichi Ojika

James Poliquin

New Brighton, Minnesota Irondale High School

Gurnee, Illinois Warren Township High School

RB • 5-8 • 185 • Jr.# Year 2010 2011 Career

OL • 6-5 • 290 • Jr.#

G Rush Yards Avg TD Lg Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 6 11 100 9.1 1 30 8 23 127 5.5 1 17 1 23 23.0 0 23 14 34 227 6.7 2 30 1 23 23.0 0 23

Returns KO Yards Avg TD Lg 2011 1 19 19.0 0 19

2011: Saw action in eight games, rushing 23 times for 127 yards ... ran for 47 yards and a touchdown against MSU Moorhead ... gained 55 yards on seven attempts against Mary ... 23-yard catch against Concordia-St. Paul ... forced a St. Cloud State safety. 2010: Totaled 100 yards on 11 rushes ... scored first career touchdown while rushing for 53 yards against Southwest Minnesota State ... rushed for 47 yards on four attempts against Upper Iowa. 2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Sept. 26, 1990 ... son of Michael and Precious Ojika ... Business Administration major.

Awards and Honors NSIC All-Academic (2010, 2011) 2011: Played in nine games, making four starts on the offensive line ... helped WSU offense average better than 400 yards per game. 2010: Saw first collegiate action on the offensive line against Minnesota Duluth. 2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Dec. 27, 1990 in Washington DC ... son of Jerry Poliquin and Jennifer James ... majoring in Physical Education and Physics ... sister Marcia competed in volleyball and track at Bethel University in Indiana ... sister Caryn ran track at Southern Illinois.

Nick Powers Minnetonka, Minnesota Hopkins High School OL • 6-2 • 285 • Sr.

2011: Saw action in seven games, including a start against Wayne State ... part of an offensive line that helped WSU average over 400 yards per game. 2010: Played in five games on the offensive line ... helped open holes for 1,000 yard rusher Rayon Simmons 2009: Saw action against Minnesota, Crookston. Personal: Born on Oct. 3, 1989 ... son of Tom and Kathy Powers ... majoring in Social Studies and History Education.

32 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Anthony Resnick

Vance Ross

Cambridge, Wisconsin Cambridge High School

Evanston, Illinois Notre Dame High School

RB • 5-10 • 185 • So.#

OL • 6-5 • 290 • So.#

Year G Rush Yards Avg TD Lg 2011 11 6 77 12.8 1 41

2011: Played in six games, making four starts ... started three of the last four games of the season ... helped WSU offense average over 400 yards per game.

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2011 11 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0

2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

2011: Saw time on both sides of the football ... rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown against Upper Iowa ... recorded 41 yard scamper against the Peacocks ... made eight tackles.

Personal: Born on June 2, 1992 ... son of Vance and Kim Ross ... Physical Education major with a Coaching minor ... father played football at Missouri.

2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on April 20, 1992 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of Gary and Jennifer Resnick ... majoring in Mass Communications and Broadcasting with a Computer Technology minor... sister Shanai Guider is a thrower on the Winona State track and field team.

Gage Ridenour Bettendorf, Iowa Bettendorf High School LB • 6-3 • 220 • So.

2011: Saw first collegiate action against Upper Iowa. Personal: Born on July 14, 1993 ... son of Todd and Laurie Ridenour ... majoring in Business Administration ... brother Carter plays football at Western Illinois.

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Jaymes Roubal

Cale Schliesman

Barron, Wisconsin Barron High School

Marshfield, Wisconsin Marshfield High School

DB • 6-0 • 225 • Sr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2009 9 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2010 10 15 1.5-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2011 7 16 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Career 26 38 2.0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0

2011: Saw action in seven games, making 16 tackles ... tackle for loss against Minnesota Duluth ... made seven stops against the Bulldogs ... five tackles against Upper Iowa. 2010: Made 15 tackles in ten games ... recorded tackles for loss against Minnesota Duluth and Southwest Minnesota State ... three stops against Minnesota State, Minnesota Duluth and Augustana. 2009: Had seven tackles in nine games as a freshman ... had a pair of stops against Southwest Minnesota State and Minnesota, Crookston. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Sept. 19, 1988 ... son of Randy and Cheryl Roubal ... majoring in Business Administration.

OL • 6-6 • 330 • So.#

2011: Saw action against Upper Iowa and Concordia-St. Paul on the offensive line. 2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on March 14, 1992 ... son of Jeff and Karen Schliesman ... Business Administration major ... mother ran track and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

William Sherard Brown Deer, Wisconsin Brown Deer High School DL • 6-3 • 250 • Sr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2009 1 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2010 11 20 3.0-21 1.5-16 0-0 0 0-0 Career 12 20 3.0-21 1.5-16 0-0 0 0-0

2011: Did not play after suffering in injury during the preseason. 2010: Played in all 11 games, making 20 tackles ... recorded season-high four stops against Augustana ... had sack against Augustana and shared in a sack against Wayne State ... recorded three tackles for loss. 2009: Saw action against Minnesota, Crookston. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Feb. 25, 1990 ... son of Edward and Leslie Sherard ... majoring in Marketing.

34 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Rayon Simmons University City, Missouri Christian Brothers/UNI RB • 5-10 • 225 • Sr.# Year 2009 2010 2011 Career

G Rush Yards Avg TD Lg 11 169 894 5.3 13 74 11 196 1252 6.4 9 31 11 206 1326 6.4 16 60 33 571 3472 6.1 38 74

Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 11 184 16.7 2 60 8 95 11.9 0 20 10 148 14.8 0 46 29 427 14.7 2 60

Awards and Honors All-Region (2011 Daktronics Super Region 3 First Team) All-NSIC (2009 Honorable Mention, 2010 First Team, 2011 First Team) 2011: One of the best running backs in school history ... enters his senior season needing 392 yards to become Winona State’s all-time leading rusher ... rushed for 1,326 yards, the fourth most single-season yards in school history ... fourth player in school history to reach 3,000 yards ... ran for 100 yards seven times ... back-to-back 200 yard games against Southwest Minnesota State and Mary ... averaged 120.5 yards per game ... rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns against MSU Moorhead ... scored twice and gained 150 yards in upset win over St. Cloud State ... gained 181 yards on just 12 carries against Upper Iowa ... ran for 136 yards and five touchdowns against Concordia-St. Paul ... 200 yards on the ground against SMSU ... followed the next week with 203 yards and four touchdowns at Mary ... finished season with 187 yards and a score at Wayne State ... scored game-winning touchdown with 24 seconds remaining at Wayne State ... carried the ball 37 times against WSC, one off the school record ... caught ten passes for 148 yards.

2010 Opp Rush Carson-Newamn 22 MSU Moorhead 14 St. Cloud State 12 Upper Iowa 13 Minnesota State 20 Minnesota Duluth 14 Concordia-St. Paul 19 Augustana 13 SW Minnesota State 22 Mary 20 Wayne State 27

Yds TD 85 0 89 2 63 1 73 0 148 0 79 0 131 1 69 0 196 5 160 0 159 0

Rec Yds 0 0 1 -4 2 33 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 54 0 0 0 0

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 85 85 96 85 148 79 131 69 250 160 159

2009 Opp Carson-Newamn Northern State Bemidji State Concordia-St. Paul Minnesota State SW Minnesota State Upper Iowa Wayne State Minn., Crookston Augustana Minnesota Duluth

Yds TD 138 1 153 3 62 1 110 1 60 0 63 2 73 2 46 0 68 2 53 1 68 0

Rec Yds 2 11 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 75 2 15 2 42 1 28 0 0 1 5

TD 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

Total 149 161 62 110 60 138 88 88 96 53 73

Rush 14 17 16 16 16 17 15 16 8 22 12

2010: Put together one of the best seasons in school history ... rushed for 1,252 yards, the fourth most single-season rushing yards at WSU ... became seventh back in school history to reach 2,000 career rushing yards ... reached the 100-yard mark in five games ... had season-high 196 yards and five touchdowns against Southwest Minnesota State ... followed with games of 160 yards against Mary and 159 vs. Wayne State ... rushed for 148 yards on 20 carries against Minnesota State ... tallied 131 yards and a score against Concordia-St. Paul ... caught eight passes for 95 yards. 2009: Had outstanding freshman season, rushing for a team-leading 894 yards ... reached the 100-yard mark in the first two games of his career and three of the first four ... totaled 138 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in WSU debut against CarsonNewman ... gained 153 yards and three touchdowns the next week against Northern State ... two weeks later had 110 yards and a score against Concordia-St. Paul ... had 11 receptions for 184 yards and two scores ... made two catches for 75 yards and a touchdown against Southwest Minnesota State. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season at Northern Iowa. Personal: Born on May 15, 1990 ... son of Natasha Nichols and Rayon Simmons, Sr. ... majoring in Communications with a minor in Professional Studies. Simmons Game-By-Game 2011 Opp Rush Michigan Tech 8 MSU Moorhead 17 St. Cloud State 26 Upper Iowa 12 Minnesota State 8 Minnesota Duluth 7 Augustana 16 Concordia-St. Paul 20 SW Minnesota St. 27 Mary 28 Wayne State 37

Yds TD 30 0 137 3 150 2 181 1 17 0 29 0 56 0 136 5 200 0 203 4 187 1

Rec Yds 1 46 1 11 2 29 2 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 2 2 1 24

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 76 148 179 210 17 29 56 136 207 205 211

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Ryan Singler

Tyler Speer

Shiocton, Wisconsin Shiocton High School

Lanesboro, Minnesota Lanesboro High School

LB • 6-2 • 225 • Jr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2011 6 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0

2011: Played in six games, making four tackles ... two stops against both Upper Iowa and Concordia-St. Paul. 2010: Saw first collegiate action against Wayne State. 2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on April 30, 1991 ... son of Ed and Tami Singler ... Business major with a minor in Coaching.

Mark Smit

Year G Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 2010 9 13 215 16.5 2 82 2011 10 32 518 16.2 2 43 Career 19 45 733 16.3 4 82

2011: Second on team with 32 receptions ... gained 518 yards while scoring a pair of touchdowns ... had five grabs for 44 yards against Augustana ... caught four passes in four different games ... hauled in touchdown passes against Concordia-St. Paul and Southwest Minnesota State ... had multiple catches in nine of ten games played. 2010: Recorded 13 catches for 215 yards ... made two touchdown grabs, including a season-long scoring reception of 82 yards against Minnesota State ... caught three passes, including a touchdown, against Upper Iowa ... had four grabs for 58 yards against MSU Moorhead. 2009: Squad member.

Minocqua, Wisconsin Lakeland Union High School OL • 6-2 • 285 • Jr.#

WR • 6-3 • 210 • Jr.#

2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Sept. 6, 1988 in Winona ... son of Scott and Karla Strom and Steve and Jan Speer ... majoring in Criminal Justice ... father Steve Speer was a member of the WSU football team and is in the Winona State Athletics Hall of Fame.

Awards and Honors NSIC All-Academic (2011) 2011: Played in six games, including first career start at Wayne State ... part of an offensive line that helped WSU average 400 yards per game. 2010: Saw action against Carson-Newman and MSU Moorhead before suffering a season-ending injury. 2009: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on April 2, 1991 ... son of Ed and Tina Smit ... majoring in Criminal Justice with a Computer Technology minor.

36 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Matt Splon

John Teigland

Prospect Heights, Illinois Wheeling High School

Indianola, Iowa Indianola/Nebraska-Omaha

DB • 6-1 • 185 • Jr.

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2010 8 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2011 11 25 3,5-7 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 Career 19 32 3.5-7 0-0 0-0 1 0-0

Awards and Honors NSIC All-Academic (2011) 2011: Saw time in all 11 games, making 25 tackles ... nine tackles, with eight solo, against Mary ... four stops against Concordia-St. Paul ... forced a fumble against Upper Iowa ... two tackles for loss against Mary.

QB • 6-4 • 225 • Jr.#

Year G Att-Comp Pct Yards TD INT Lg Yds/G 2011 2 26-13 50.0 200 1 1 58 100.0

2011: Played in two games before suffering an injury that caused him to miss the remainder of the season ... received medical redshirt ... threw for 114 yards in Warrior debut against Michigan Tech ... completed 5-of-6 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown at MSU Moorhead.

2010: Had seven stops in eight games played ... made three tackles against Southwest Minnesota State.

2010: Started 10 of 11 games at quarterback for Nebraska-Omaha ... transferred to Winona State after UNO discontinued its football program ... will be eligible to play immediately ... completed 129-of-198 passes for 1,870 yards and 16 touchdowns .. completion percentage of 65.2 ... passer rating of 163.07 was fifth in NCAA Division II ... threw for school record five touchdowns against Truman State.

Personal: Born on March 9, 1992 ... son of Julie Cox and Mike Splon ... Business Administration major with a minor in Management.

2009: Played in six games, starting once ... was 29-for-53 with 356 yards in freshman campaign ... threw for 230 yards against Fort Hays State in first start of his career. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Aug. 16, 1989 ... son of Mike and Kathy Teigland ... majoring in Elementary Education and Coaching minors.

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Dylan Ulferts

Ryan Williams

Shakopee, Minnesota Shakopee High School

Paddock Lake, Wisconsin Carmel Catholic

WR • 6-3 • 185 • So.

Year G Rec Yards Avg TD Lg 2011 8 8 96 12.0 1 37 Returns KO Yards Avg TD Lg Punt Yards Avg TD Lg 2011 2 37 18.5 0 28 1 5 5.0 0 5

2011: Played in eight games as a true freshman, making eight catches for 96 yards ... caught first career pass at MSU Moorhead ... made three catches for 59 yards and a touchdown against the Dragons ... had 28 yard kickoff return against Upper Iowa. Personal: Born on June 10, 1993 ... son of Roxanne and Darren Ulferts ... undecided on major.

Morgan Weaver Country Club Hills, Illinois Hillcrest High School LB • 6-1 • 205 • So.#

DB • 5-11 • 195 • Jr.#

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2011 8 16 1.5-6 1.0-5 0-0 0 1-0

2011: Made 16 tackles while playing in eight games as a freshman ... season-high four tackles at Augustana ... three stops against Wayne State ... recorded a sack and fumble recovery against Concordia-St. Paul.

Year G Tackles TFL/Yds Sacks Int-Yds FF FR 2009 11 50 2.0-5 0-0 1-0 2 1-0 2010 10 34 4.5-13 1.0-9 2-19 0 0-0 2011 11 97 5.5-25 1.0-11 2-83 1 2-0 Career 32 181 12.0-43 2.0-20 5-102 3 3-0

Awards and Honors All-NSIC (2011 Second Team) 2011: Led team with 97 total tackles ... reached double digit tackles four times ... all over the field against Minnesota Duluth, making 18 stops ... began season with 12 tackles against Michigan Tech ... 15 tackles against Southwest Minnesota State and 12 the next week against Mary ... finished season with nine tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss at Wayne State ... recorded a sack against Mary ... intercepted two passes, returning both for touchdowns ... returned pick 53 yards for a score against Southwest Minnesota State and one 30 yards for a TD at Wayne State ... forced and recovered a St. Cloud State fumble ... also recovered a fumble against SMSU ... recorded a safety at Mary. 2010: Leading presence in the defensive backfield, recording 34 tackles ... picked off passes in consecutive games against Upper Iowa and Minnesota State ... recorded a sack against Concordia-St. Paul ... totaled 4.5 tackles for loss ... season-high seven tackles against Wayne State ... had four total tackles in four other games. 2009: Made an immediate impact as a freshman, recording 50 tackles ... had seven tackles three times (Carson-Newman, Southwest Minnesota State, Augustana) ... intercepted a Minnesota, Crookston pass ... forced fumbles against Northern State and Minnesota State ... recovered a fumble against Minnesota Duluth. 2008: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Nov. 17, 1989 in Portsmouth, Virginia ... son of Eric and Gina Siefert ... Criminal Justice major with a Child Advocacy Studies minor.

2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Dec. 24, 1991 ... son of Allen and Arnelle Weaver ... Exercise Science major.

38 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Other Returners

Tamrick Atwood

Kyle Coon

Bettendorf, Iowa Bettendorf High School

Boscobel, Wisconsin Boscobel High School

WR • 5-11 • 195 • Fr.#

LB • 5-11 • 200 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

High School: Led team to 2010 MAC Championship ... team captain ... All-Conference selection as junior and senior ... led team in receptions, yards and touchdowns as a senior ... All-State Academic selection ... all-conference honoree in basketball and track.

High School: First Team All-Conference at receiver and Second Team as a linebacker ... Boscobel Offensive Player of the Year ... team captain ... participated in the National Underclassmen Combine ... All-Conference selection in baseball.

Personal: Born on April 8, 1993 ... son of Carrie Arons and grandson of Clark Arons ... undecided on major ... grandfather played football at the University of Houston and was drafted by the NFL’s New England Patriots in 1972.

Personal: Born on Jan. 2, 1993 ... son of Pete and Karla Coon ... majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology (pre-med).

Nicholas Fisher

Michael Barton Wheeling, Illinois Wheeling High School DB • 6-1 • 180 • So.

Hartland, Wisconsin Arrowhead High School

2011: Squad member Personal: Born on Jan. 21, 1991 ... son of Mark and Linda Barton ... majoring in Communications Studies with a Coaching minor.

OL • 6-4 • 265 • Fr.# 2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

High School: Played at powerhouse Aarowhead High School ... claimed conference title as sophomore, junior and senior ... also played hockey and lacrosse. Personal: Born on Feb. 9, 1993 ... son of Scott and Melissa Fisher ... Cardiac Rehab major ... brother Brad plays football at Southern Illinois ... brother Eric is a member of the Minnesota, Crookston golf team ... sister Stephanie swam at Michigan State.

Tyler Bross

Turrell Foster

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Menomonee Falls High School OL • 6-6 • 310 • Fr.#

Iowa Falls, Iowa Iowa Falls-Alden High School

LB • 5-10 • 220 • Sr.

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

High School: Wendy’s High School Heisman winner in 2010 ... All-Conference selection ... also earned letters in wrestling and track ... 2010 regional wrestling champion ... high honor roll all four years.

2011: Sat out 2011 season.

Personal: Born on Sept. 24, 1992 ... son of Brooke and Alvin Bross ... undecided on major.

2009: Saw action in all 11 games, making 15 tackles ... had three stops against Northern State, Upper Iowa and Minnesota, Crookston.

2010: Squad member.

Personal: Born on Nov. 22, 1989 ... son of Kim Polzin and Chuck Foster ... majoring in Physical Education with a Coaching minor.

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Charlie Haben

Blake Lanphier

Edina, Minnesota Academy of Holy Angels

New Sharon, Iowa North Mahaska High School

LB • 6-3 • 225 • Fr.#

OL • 6-6 • 290 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

High School: All-Conference selection as junior and senior ... three-year varsity letterwinner ... team captain ... 2009 Holy Angels Linebacker of the Year ... earned Distinguished Academic Achievement Award as sophomore, junior and senior.

High School: First Team All-State selection by the Des Moines Register as senior and second team as junior ... First Team All-District ... selected for Shrine Bowl All-Star Game and Down Under Bowl ... state playoff participant three times.

Personal: Born on May 29, 1993 ... son of Robert and Gretchen Haben ... Biology major ... sister Madeline played volleyball at Michigan Tech.

Personal: Born on Sept. 24, 1992 ... son of Allen Lanphier and Jodi Pollpeter ... Business Management major.

Taylor Hauser

Zachary Lowe

Holmen, Wisconsin Holmen High School

Gurnee, Illinois Warren Township

RB • 5-10 • 200 • Fr.#

OL • 6-2 • 270 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

Personal: Born on Aug. 15, 1991 ... son of Heath and Cindy Hauser ... Business Administration major.

High School: Illinois All-Star Game selection as senior ... All-Area and All-Conference first team as junior and senior ... participated in Ultimate 100 NUC Combine ... MVP of NUC Detroit Camp in 2010.

Dane Jensen Ames, Iowa Ames High School

OL • 6-4 • 260 • Fr.#

Personal: Born on Jan. 29, 1993 ... son of Keith Krystek and Kim Hartmann ... majoring in Composite Materials Engineering with a minor in Chemistry.

Alan May

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season. High School: Class 4A First Team All-State by Iowa Coaches Association and Ames Tribune ... First Team All-Conference ... team captain. Personal: Born on May 17, 1993 in Kearney, Neb. ... son of Mike and Jill Jensen ... undecided on major ... father played on the offensive line at Iowa State University.

Adams, Minnesota Southland High School WR • 6-2 • 185 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season. High School: Finished his prep career with over 2,200 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns ... caught 46 passes for 1,016 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior ... averaged 22.1 yards per catch ... returned a punt for a touchdown. Personal: Born on July 14, 1992 ... son of Mark and Rosanne May ... Movement Science major.

40 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Josh Mikes

Tyler Newsome

South Elgin, Illinois St. Charles North HS

Joliet, Illinois Joliet West High School

WR • 6-3 • 205 • Fr.#

WR • 6-3 • 190 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

High School: All-Area selection by numerous media outlets as senior... All-Conference selection ... holds school record for receiving yards in a game (212), season (732) and career (933) ... All-Area and All-Conference basketball selection.

High School: All-Conference selection ... member of Tim Lemming’s National Underclassmen All-Area team ... had 19 catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns as a junior.

Personal: Born on March 27, 1993 ... son of Jay and Karen Mikes ... undecided on major.

Personal: Born on Nov. 18, 1992 ... son of Harvey and Michelle Newsome ... majoring in Exercise Science.

Ian Murray

Spencer O’Reilly

Plymouth, Wisconsin Plymouth High School

Cannon Falls, Minnesota Cannon Falls High School

LB • 6-3 • 230 • Fr.#

QB • 6-2 • 210 • Fr.#

2011: Injured in fall practice and received medical redshirt.

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

High School: Three-year starter at Cannon Falls HS ... all-conference and all-area selection as a senior ... team captain ... all-conference performer on the wrestling team as well.

High School: Honorable Mention All-State selection ... WFCA All-Region ... two-time Sheboygan Press First Team All-Area ... Sheboygan Press Player of the Year ... Eastern Wisconsin Conference Defensive Player and Linebacker of the Year ... First Team AllConference ... team captain and MVP ... played in Wisconsin Shrine Game. Personal: Born on May 25, 1992 ... son of Mark and Kathryn Murray ... majoring in Education with a minor in Coaching.

Robert Ndondo-Lay Minneapolis, Minnesota De La Salle High School DE • 6-5 • 235 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season. High School: Starter on both football and basketball teams ... all-conference selection ... set school record with 95 yard fumble return

Personal: Born on July 19, 1993 ... son of Mitch O’Reilly and Jeff and Sheryl Stellrecht ... Nursing major.

Kinjo Omar Springfield, Missouri Glendale High School OL • 6-6 • 310 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Feb. 13, 1993 in Saipan ... son of James and Mary Lou Omar ... Business Administration major ... played high school football with WSU teammate Austin Opfer.

Personal: Born on Aug. 13, 1993 ... son of Gail Dodd and Robert Ndondo-Lay ... undecided on major.

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Austin Opfer

Cole Solomon

Springfield, Missouri Glendale High School

Livingston, Wisconsin Iowa-Grant High School

LB • 6-1 • 220 • Fr.#

QB • 6-4 • 225 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

High School: All-District and All-Conference selection ... team captain ... recorded 93 tackles as a senior on way to GHS Linebeacker of the Year honors ... school’s all-time leader in tackles.

High School: Two-time All-Conference selection ... All-Area honoree ... school record holder in career passing yards (2,840), touchdowns (38) and total yards (4,128) ... led team to conference title ... team captain ... won nine varsity letters ... member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Born on May 7, 1992 ... son of Scott and Tracy Opfer ... Mass Communications major ... father played football and mother competed in gymnastics at Winona State ... both parents are in Winona State Athletic Hall of Fame ... sister Lorin played soccer at Truman State ... played high school football with WSU teammate Kinjo Omar.

David Parmentier Kenosha, Wisconsin Tremper High School DE • 6-4 • 260 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season. High School: All-State selection at defensive end ... team Defensive MVP ... First Team All-Conference on both sides of the football ... Shrine Bowl selection ... one of top 30 recruits in Wisconsin by wissports.net. Personal: Born on Jan. 10, 1993 ... son of Karen and Dave Parmentier ... undecided on major.

Ben Reinartz Davenport, Iowa Assumption High School OL • 6-5 • 295 • Fr.#

Personal: Born on March 11, 1993 ... son of Nick and Jodi Solomon ... Movement Science major.

Stephen Styza Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Country Lutheran High School DT • 6-4 • 250 • Fr.# 2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season. High School: All-Area selection on offensive line ... All-Conference honoree on both offensive and defensive line ... member of WFCA All-Star Team ... conference champion. Personal: Born on Jan. 20, 1993 ... son of Karen and Stephen Styza ... majoring in Exercise Science.

Nick Taylor Cary, Illinois Cary Grove High School

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season. High School: Two-time All-Conference selection ... Second Team All-State ... threeyear varsity starter ... football and track team captain ... All-Academic selection ... IowaPreps.com top-50 Iowa recruit and top-10 lineman ... led team to state three times.

K/P • 5-10 • 180 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Personal: Born on Nov. 11, 1992 in Santa Clara, Cal. ... son of Ray and Alisa Taylor ... Business major.

Personal: Born on May 9, 1993 in Burton, Ohio ... son of Paul and Sonda Reinartz ... majoring in Political Science.

42 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Dylan Thill

Jordan Weyer

Turtle Lake, Wisconsin Turtle Lake High School

Baldwin, Wisconsin Baldwin High School

DE • 6-2 • 255 • Fr.#

K/P • 6-1 • 195 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season.

High School: First Team All-Conference running back and linebacker as senior ... allconference on both sides of the football as a junior ... four-year letterwinner ... team captain and MVP as junior and senior ... recorded 361 career tackles ... ran for 1,835 yards and 23 TDs in prep career ... All-Conference in baseball ... also participated in wrestling and basketball.

High School: All-Region punter ... all-conference honoree as quarterback and punter ... two-year team captain ... participated in WFCA All-Star Game ... all-conference selection in baseball.

Personal: Born on Dec. 5, 1992 in St. Paul, Minn. ... son of Brooke and Kevin Thill ... Business Administration major.

Personal: Born on April 30, 1993 ... son of Brian and Melissa Weyer ... Cell and Molecular Biology major with a Nutrition minor.

Riley Tutas Sheboygan, Wisconsin South High School DB • 6-2 • 225 • Fr.#

2011: Redshirted initial collegiate season. High School: AP and WFCA First Team All-State as a senior ... First Team All Region and All-Conference ... FRCC Receiver of the Year ... All-Conference selection as a junior ... led team to playoffs as a senior ... All-Conference selection in basketball. Personal: Born on Dec. 5, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wis. ... son of Todd and Katie Tutas ... majoring in Criminal Justice ... uncle played football at the University of Wisconsin.

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2012 Newcomers

Zach Bisek

JJ Flor

Arcadia, Wisconsin Arcadia High School

Sussex, Wisconsin Sussex-Hamilton High School

High School: First team all-conference ... all-region ... all-area selection by the Winona Daily News and La Crosse Tribune ... played in the WFCA All-Star game ... holds school punting record ... named all-conference at receiver as well.

High School: First team all-conference defensive back ... three interceptions and two forced fumbles as a senior ... all-conference honorable mention receiver as junior and senior ... all-area and all-county ... caught 20 passes for 351 yards and six scores.

Personal: Born on June 20, 1992 ... son of Gene and Tammy Bisek ... majoring in Business Administration.

Personal: Born on Jan. 16, 1994 ... son of Dan and Carol Flor ... majoring in Nursing.

P • 6-4 • 195 • Fr.

Anthony Catanese Addison, Illinois Addison Trail High School DB • 5-10 • 170 • Fr.

High School: All-State, all-area and all-conference selection ... West Suburban Golf Conference Offensive MVP ... All-Academic honoree ... team captain. Personal: Born on Sept. 18, 1993 ... son of Jerry and Candace Catanese ... undecided on major.

Collin Corcoran Crystal Lake, Illinois Prairie Ridge High School LB • 6-4 • 220 • Fr.

High School: First team All-State selection ... Prairie Ridge High’s Defensive MVP ... Illinois High School 6A State Championship Player of the Game ... made 62 tackles as a senior ... team finished 2011 season 13-1 ... won 2011 Illinois High School 6A State Championship. Personal: Born on May 14, 1994 ... undecided on major.

Rob Daul White Bear Lake, Minnesota Hill-Murray/Coffeyville CC QB • 6-2 • 225 • So.

2011: Spent one season as quarterback at Coffeyville Community College. High School: First team all-conference ... All-State selection ... team captain ... led Minnesota 4A with 1,365 yards and 12 touchdowns ... also an all-state selection in basketball.

DB • 6-2 • 185 • Fr.

Kevin Folker Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee Lutheran High School WR • 6-0 • 170 • Fr.

High School: All-State honoree ... also earned all-region, all-area and all-conference accolades ... team captain and MVP ... set school single-season records for receptions (61), receiving yards (1,107) and touchdowns (16). Personal: Born on April 16, 1994 ... son of Arlen and Luanne Folker ... Business Administration major with a Coaching minor.

Jarvis Franklin Tinley Park, Illinois Andrews High School LB • 6-2 • 200 • Fr.

High School: All-State selection ... earned all-area and all-conference honors ... made 97 tackles on defense while scoring 13 touchdowns offensively during senior season. Personal: Born on Sept. 7, 1993 ... son of Rena Moores ... majoring in Social Studies with an Athletic Training minor.

RJ Gordon Palmdale, California Campbell Hall High School QB • 6-1 • 190 • Fr.

High School: Threw for over 5.000 yards with 48 touchdowns in career ... All-league and All-Division performer ... team Offensive MVP ... team captain ... set school record with 428 yards passing. Personal: Born on Jan. 25, 1994 ... son of Russell and Veronica Gordon ... undecided on major.

Personal: Born on Sept. 4, 1992 .. son of Amy Daul ... Finance major with a Marketing minor.

44 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Will Griffin

Obed Jean-Baptiste

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Washington High School

Rice Lake, Wisconsin Rice Lake High School

High School: Ran for 800 yards with ten touchdowns as a senior on just 96 carries ... track standout, winning conference title in 4x100 meters ... Elite All-State selection ... conference champion in the 100 meters.

High School: Two-time all-conference pick ... Rice Lake Defensive MVP as a senior ... made 89 career tackles ... also participated in wrestling ... member of National Honor Society ... Student Council President.

Personal: Born on Jan. 17, 1994 ... son of Stephanie Griffin ... Criminal Justice major.

Personal: Born on Oct. 1, 1994 ... nephew of Marie Denese Laine ... Nursing major with a minor in Nutrition.

RB • 5-9 • 195 • Fr.

Peter Herman Arcadia, Wisconsin Arcadia High School DE • 6-4 • 250 • Fr.

High School: WFCA All-State ... first team all-region and all-conference ... team captain ... Arcadia High School Player of the Year ... 64 total tackles and five sacks as a senior ... caught 14 passes and four touchdowns ... returned two kickoffs for touchdowns. Personal: Born on Jan. 17, 1994 ... son of Alan and Monica Herman ... Education major with a Business minor.

Jack Ihrke Plainview, Minnesota P-E-M High School DB • 5-10 • 190 • Fr.

High School: Associated Press All-State at linebacker ... St. Paul Pioneer Press AllState at running back and linebacker ... all-section and all-conference ... team captain ... PEM Most Valuable Offensive Back ... four-year letterwinner ... ran for 1,588 yards in career ... 2010 wrestling state qualifier ... all-conference selection in baseball. Personal: Born on Feb. 4, 1994 ... son of Bill and Liz Ihrke ... majoring in Business Administration ... both parents graduated from Winona State ... grandfather Ahrley Ihrke is a member of the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame.

LB • 6-1 • 210 • Fr.

Cameron Johnson Springfield, Missouri Glendale High School WR • 6-3 • 215 • Fr.

High School: All-State honoree at wide receiver and tight end ... two-time all-district and all-conference ... team captain ... school record for career touchdown receptions ... made 34 receptions for 711 yards as senior ... single-season school record 13 receiving touchdowns. Personal: Born on Aug. 18, 1993 ... son of Michelle and Michael Johnson ... Composite Materials engineering major.

Alex Jorgenson Dorchester, Wisconsin Colby High School OL • 6-5 • 275 • Fr.

High School: First team WFCA All-State ... second team All-State by Associated Press ... two-time first team all-region and all-conference ... team captain for basketball and football ... won WIAA Division 5 State Championship with 14-0 record. Personal: Born on Jan. 2, 1994 ... son of Eileen Gumz and Brian Jorgenson ... majoring in Accounting.

Mike Imperiale

Jordan Kos

Addison, Illinois Addison Trail High School

Gurnee, Illinois Carmel Catholic High School

LB • 6-1 • 200 • Fr.

High School: First team All-State selection ... West Suburban Defensive Player of the Year ... DuPage County All-Area ... two-time all-conference selection ... conference Defensive MVP ... team captain. Personal: Born on Aug. 30, 1994 ... son of Marybeth Imperiale ... majoring in Business Management.

RB • 5-11 • 195 • Fr.

High School: All-State selection by Illinois High School Football Coaches Association and Rivals.com ... East Suburban Catholic Conference Most Valuable Offensive Player ... school’s all-time rushing leader with 3,879 yards ... program’s all-time scoring leader ... three-time first team all-conference ... 45 career rushing touchdowns. Personal: Born on Sept. 19, 1993 ... son of Edward and Karen Kos ... Business Administration major.

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Mack Kullas

Nick Margiotta

Stillwater, Minnesota Hill-Murray High School

Crystal Lake, Illinois Prairie Ridge High School

High School: All-conference as a junior and senior ... Hill-Murray special teams award winner.

High School: First team all-area in both junior and senior seasons ... made seven catches for 260 yards and three touchdowns as a senior ... led Prairie Ridge to Illinois High School Class 6A Championship in 2011 ... team was state semi-finalist in 2009 and 2010.

WR • 6-3 • 170 • Fr.

Personal: Born on March 17, 1994 ... son of Larry and Nancy Kullas ... undecided on major.

Kevin Lindeman Mission Viejo, California Capistrano HS/ Saddleback JC DL • 6-3 • 260 • Jr.

2010-11: Spent 2010-11 seasons at Saddleback Junior College. Personal: Born on July 11, 1990 ... son of Mark and Sharon Lindeman ... Exercise Science major.

Tyler Lund Chatfield, Minnesota Chatfield High School OL • 6-3 • 270 • Fr.

High School: Team captain ... all-conference selection ... earned league all-academic honors. Personal: Born on feb. 5, 1994 ... son of Ruth Ann and Bob Lund ... majoring in Composite Materials Engineering.

Darby Lundy Hollywood, Florida Hammandale/Ellsworth CC DB • 5-10 • 175 • Jr.

2010-11: Played two seasons at Ellsworth Community College ... saw action in eight games in 2011, making 60 tackles. High School: Two-time winner of Hammandale’s Outstanding Wide Receiver Award. Personal: Born on March 18, 1990 ... son of Marise and Pierre Lundy ... undecided on major.

TE • 6-4 • 245 • Fr.

Personal: Born on July 14, 1993 ... son of Lisa Aucutt and Peter Margiotta ... Physical Education major with a Coaching minor.

Jared Mitchell Chatham, Virginia Hargrave/Bethune-Cookman DB • 6-4 • 200 • Sr.#

2011: Spent 2011 season on squad at Bethune-Cookman. 2008-10: Spent three years at Ole Miss ... played in three games in 2009, making one tackle. Personal: Born on May 1, 1989 ... son of Sherrie Smith, Lamont Downer and Stump Mitchell ... already received undergraduate degree ... pursuing Master’s Degree in Sports Management.

Jeremy Neuman Park Ridge, Illinois Lakes Comm./Northern Illinois P • 6-0 • 190 • Jr.

2010-11: Two-year squad member at Northern Illinois. Personal: Born on March 29, 1991 ... son of Reid and Debbie Neuman ... Exercise Science major.

Chris Nimely Cottage Grove, Minnesota Park/RCTC DB • 5-10 • 180 • Jr.

2010-11: Spent last two seasons at Rochester Community and Technical College. Personal: Born on Jan. 14, 1992 ... son of Frances Zogaa and Tony Nimely ... Theater major with a Business minor ... cousin Cecil Doe plays football at the University of Hawaii.

46 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Zach Olstad

Willie Resop

Harmony, Minnesota Filmore Central High School

Appleton, Wisconsin Appleton West/Wisconsin

High School: All-State honoree as senior ... all-conference as junior and senior ... allconference selection in baseball ... led conference in assists as basketball captain as a senior.

2011: Member of Wisconsin team that went 11-3, won the Big Ten Championship and played in the Rose Bowl.

LB • 6-0 • 210 • Fr.

Personal: Born on Dec. 6, 1993 ... son of Heath and Melanie Olstad ... majoring in Physical Education with a Coaching minor.

Michael Powell York, Nebraska York High School

QB • 6-4 • 190 • Fr.

High School: All-State selection ... all-district and all-area ... team captain ... three-year letterwinner ... threw for 1,240 yards while completing 60 percent of his passes as a senior ... All-State goalkeeper on soccer team ... York News Times Athlete of the Year. Personal: Born on June 17, 1993 ... son of Russ and Laureen Powell ... majoring in Elementary Education.

Paul Preston Park Ridge, Illinois Maine South High School RB • 5-4 • 160 • Fr.

High School: Led team to two Illinois Class 8A State Championships ... team ranked 12th nationally by USA Today ... led team in rushing in junior and senior seasons ... All-State selection by Chicago Tribune ... all-area and all-conference ... team captain ... ran for 3,596 yards and 42 touchdowns, averaging 9.0 yards per carry in career ... rushed for 1,250 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior ... averaged 44.5 yards per kick return ... member of track team. Personal: Born on Nov. 13, 1993 ... son of Paul and Linda Preston ... Business Administration major.

Ryan Ramczyk Stevens Point, Wisconsin SPASH High School OL • 6-6 • 275 • Fr.

High School: First team All-State by Wisconsin Football Coaches Association ... team captain and team MVP ... first team all-region and all-conference ... 2010 WIAA Division 1 State Runner-up. Personal: Born on April 22, 1994 ... son of Randy and Lori Ramczyk ... undecided on major.

RB • 6-2 • 225 • So.#

2010: Redshirted initial collegiate season at Wisconsin. High School: Recorded 2,159 yards and 20 touchdowns in career ... all-conference selection in final three seasons ... Team MVP as a senior after rushing for 1,194 yards and 13 touchdowns ... lettered three times in football, twice in basketball and once in baseball ... honor roll member. Personal: Born on Sept. 6, 1991 ... son of Matt and Delia Resop ... majoring in Business Administration.

Derek Smidt Galesville, Wisconsin GET High School DB • 5-11 • 170 • Fr.

High School: All-conference selection at quarterback and defensive back ... team Most Valuable Player ... team captain ... Coulee Conference Scholar Athlete. Personal: Born on Dec. 22, 1992 ... son of Stephanie and Doyle Smidt ... majoring in Movement Science.

Collin Smith Wind Lake, Wisconsin Muskego High School OL • 6-2 • 255 • Fr.

High School: All-State selection ... all-region, all-area and all-conference honoree ... finalist for Joe Thomas Award ... team captain. Personal: Born on Oct. 18, 1993 ... son of Paul Smith and Danee Smith-Kieynan ... Education major.

Steve Smith Mabel, Minnesota Mabel-Canton High School OL • 6-4 • 285 • Fr.

High School: First team all-conference ... four-year letterwinner ... academic all-conference ... Male Athlete of the Year ... team captain ... All-State honoree in basketball ... two-time all-conference selection. Personal: Born on July 22, 1993 ... son of Thomas and Elaine Smith ... undecided on major ... brother Joe Smith played football at Winona State.

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Tyler Swinford

Jarrett Wood

Yucaipa, California Yucaipa/Culver-Stockton

Vernon Hills, Illinois Vernon Hills High School

2011: Played in seven games at Culver-Stockton, making 39 catches for 556 yards and four touchdowns ... led conference in yards per catch with 14.3 and yards per game at 79.4.

High School: All-Area and all-conference ... team captain ... three-year letterwinner ... won two basketball letters ... made 43 tackles with two forced fumbles and an interception as a senior ... ran for 381 yards while making 17 receptions.

High School: All-conference on both sides of the football ... ran for 1,212 yards and 15 touchdowns ... led team with 27 receptions, 468 yards and five scores ... picked off six passes as a junior ... also ran track.

Personal: Born on Oct. 19, 1994 ... son of Stephen and Shauna Wood ... Marketing major.

WR • 5-11 • 185 • So.

Personal: Born on March 11, 1992 ... son of Joe and Wendy Swinford ... undecided on major.

Jake Vercher Alexandria, Louisiana Alexandria HS/Louisiana Tech K • 5-10 • 160 • Fr.#

2011: Member of Louisiana Tech squad during 2011 season. High School: Three-time all-district kicker ... holds school record for most field goals made in a game, season and career ... Academic All-State selection ... all-district baseball player.

LB • 6-4 • 225 • Fr.

Lauden Wood St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin St. Crois Falls High School LB • 6-0 • 220 • Fr.

High School: All-conference selection as linebacker and on the offensive line ... best defensive player, 2012 ... all-state and all-conference wrestler ... all-conference in shotput and hurdles. Personal: Born on May 17, 1994 ... son of Gerilynne and Thomas Wood ... majoring in Business Administration.

Personal: Born on Nov. 23, 1992 ... son of Kevin and Suzanne Vercher ... majoring in Biology.

Brad Walovitch Crystal Lake, Illinois Crystal Lake South High School DB • 5-11 • 175 • Fr.

High School: All-conference selection at defensive back, wide receiver and kicker ... allarea team co-captain ... team’s offensive, special teams and team MVP ... intercepted seven passes as a senior ... made 30 catches for 471 yards.. Personal: Born on Sept. 9, 1993 ... son of Howard and Joanne Weber ... Business Administration major.

Matt Weber Rogers, Minnesota Rogers High School LB • 6-5 • 200 • Fr.

High School: All-Conference ... made 56 tackles with three sacks and an interception as a senior ... led team to 12-1 record and Minnesota Class 4A semifinals. Personal: Born on Dec. 16, 1993 ... son of Marlon and Elaine Weber ... majoring in Composite Materials Engineering.

48 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Years at Winona State: Record at Winona State: Hometown: College: Graduate Degree: Children:

Tom Sawyer

Head Coach

The Tom Sawyer File

17th season 131-53 (.712) Barron, Wisconsin Winona State 1983 (B.S. Physical Education) Winona State 1989 (M.A. Education) Jessica and Tommy

It did not take long for Tom Sawyer to turn the Winona State football program into a power. After becoming the program’s 21st head coach in 1996, Sawyer has pushed the Warriors to heights previously unseen. Sawyer has led the Warriors to a winning record in 15 consecutive years and has won double-digit games in a single campaign four times. He is first in program history in both wins and career winning percentage. Sawyer’s 131 career wins ranks him 11th among all active NCAA Division II coaches and places him inside the top-10 in winning percentage. The Warriors have played in the NCAA Division II Playoffs five times under Sawyer as well as two Mineral Water Bowl appearances. Sawyer has recruited and developed outstanding football talent, including five Harlon Hill Award candidates, 43 All-Americans, and 236 All-NSIC selections. Sawyer has also coached several Warriors who have gone on to play professional football. Sawyer led the Warriors to a 9-2 record in 1997 in his second year as head coach, orchestrating a five win jump from his rookie campaign. His efforts earned him NSIC Coach of the Year honors, as the Warriors were undefeated in conference play on their way to the team’s first conference title under Sawyer. The nine victories were a then-school record. Travis Walch was named NSIC Offensive Player of the Year, joining Matt Brandt who won the award in 1996. Winona State won nine games again in 1998 and repeated as NSIC Champions. Quarterback Jake Goettl earned NSIC Offensive Player of the Year honors, the sixth consecutive year a Warrior had earned the award, dating back to 1993. No other program in conference history has had more then three consecutive league Offensive Players of the Year. In 2000 Sawyer won his third NSIC Championship in five seasons, as he coached the Warriors to a 9-3 overall record and 7-1 mark in the NSIC. The Warriors made history by receiving an invitation to play in the Mineral Water Bowl, the first postseason appearance for a WSU team since 1993 and second in school history. The contest between Winona State and Missouri Western State was epic, going three overtimes before the Warriors could claim a 43-41 victory. Warrior Kevin Curtin was named the game’s Offensive MVP and Nick Jager the Defensive MVP. Sawyer was named the NSIC Coach of the Year after the season for the second time in his first

Season 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Totals

Sawyer’s Career Record

W L Pct. Postseason 4 7 .364 9 2 .818 9 2 .818 7 4 .636 9 3 .750 Mineral Water Bowl 10 2 .833 NCAA Division II Playoffs 8 4 .667 Mineral Water Bowl 11 2 .846 NCAA Division II Playoffs 10 2 .833 NCAA Division II Playoffs 8 3 .727 9 3 .750 NCAA Division II Playoffs 10 2 .833 NCAA Division II Playoffs 6 5 .545 7 4 .636 7 4 .636 7 4 .636 131 53 .712

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five seasons at the helm of the Warriors. The 2001 season was historic on many levels for Winona State. Sawyer led the Warriors to a 10-2 overall record, the first time in program history a team had reached double-digit victories. The Warriors also advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the first time in school history. The team claimed the conference championship and Sawyer was named NSIC Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season. In 2002, Sawyer led the Warriors to a second place finish in the NSIC with a record of 8-1 league mark and earned a second invitation from the Mineral Water Bowl. Linebacker Deric Sieck, the league’s leading tackler, was named NSIC Defensive Player of the Year, the first of five consecutive Warriors to earn the award. Quarterback Bruce Carpenter was honored with the prestigious NSIC Glen Galligan Award which is awarded to a football player who plays four years of football while contributing to his university on the field and in the classroom. The 2003 season would prove to be the best in school history up to this point, as the Warriors set a school record with 11 wins and claimed the NSIC title. Sawyer and the Warriors returned to the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the second time in three seasons. The team claimed the first NCAA Postseason victory in school history, beating Emporia State (KS), 10-3. Sieck earned his second consecutive NSIC Defensive Player of the Year award. Sawyer won the 2004 NSIC Coach of the Year award after the Warriors reached the double digit win plateau again, going 10-2 overall and undefeated in conference play, on their way to the team’s sixth NSIC Championship under Sawyer. The Warriors also qualified for their second consecutive

Sawyer by the Numbers

NSIC South Division Championship

Mineral Bowl Appearances

NSIC Coach of the Year Awards

Seasons with at least ten victories

NSIC Offensive Players of the Year

NSIC Defensive Players of the Year

NCAA Division II Playoff Appearances

Harlon Hill Finalists

NSIC Championships

Consecutive home conference games won (2000-2008)

Sawyer led the Warriors to their fifth appearance in the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2007. The team won the NSIC Championship after going undefeated in conference play and going 10-2 overall.

131

Wins; most in Winona State history

Sawyer became the first coach in program history to win 100 games during the 2007 campaign, beating Northern State 49-20 on October 13.

.712

Career Winning Percentage; best in WSU history

In 2008 the Warriors extended their home winning streak at Maxwell

NCAA playoff appearance. Jim Stanek became the third consecutive Warrior to win the NSIC Defensive Player of the Year and Roy Kratt earned conference Newcomer of the Year honors. Receiver Chris Samp led the NSIC in receiving yards per game and touchdowns scored while being named Offensive Player of the Year. WSU claimed its third consecutive NSIC Championship in 2005, posting an 8-3 overall mark and 6-1 record in league play. John Tackmann claimed NSIC Defensive Player of the Year honors. The Warriors returned to the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2006 after finishing the season 9-3 overall and 7-1 in conference action. Tackmann claimed his second consecutive NSIC Defensive Player of the Year award, capping a run of five consecutive Defensive Player of the Year honors given to Warriors. Tackmann also earned the league’s Glen Galligan Award.

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

School Augustana Bemidji State Concordia-St. Paul Mary Minnesota State MSU Moorhead Minnesota, Crookston Minnesota Duluth Northern State St. Cloud State Southwest Minnesota State Upper Iowa Wayne State TOTALS

Sawyer vs. the NSIC

W L Pct. 2 2 .500 10 2 .833 11 2 .846 2 1 .667 1 3 .250 14 0 1.000 11 0 1.000 5 7 .417 13 2 .867 1 1 .500 14 2 .875 6 0 1.000 12 2 .857 102 24 .810

Field against NSIC opponents to 35 games, a record that began on Sept. 16, 2000 with a 40-3 victory over MSU Moorhead. The winning streak spanned nine complete seasons before being snapped by No. 7 Minnesota State on Sept. 26, 2009. Winona State posted victories over nationally ranked teams Carson-Newman and Minnesota State in 2009, on its way to a 7-4 record. Running back Rayon Simmons became the seventh player in school history to reach 2,000 yards rushing in his career, reaching the total in his first two seasons with the Warriors. The 2011 season saw the Warriors upset ninth-ranked St. Cloud State, the third consecutive season WSU has knocked off a top-ten team. Winona State went 7-4 overall on the year with Simmons reaching 1,000 yards rush-

ing for the second consecutive season and Ryan Gerts earning NSIC Defensive Newcomer of the Year. Aside from coaching and teaching the game of football, Sawyer preaches to his players the value of community service by giving back and helping those who are less fortunate or experiencing difficult times. Warrior players and coaches make a service trip each summer, and spent a week during May assisting with flood relief in Nashville, Tenn. Before accepting the head coach position at WSU, Sawyer was an assistant coach for the Warriors from 1987 to 1989 and then again from 1991 to 1994. He helped lead the Warriors to NSIC Championships in 1993 and 1994. Sawyer played two years of football at Winona State. He was also an allconference selection on the baseball field for the Warriors. He graduated from Winona State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and in 1989 with a Master of Science degree in Education with an emphasis in Physical Education. Sawyer is an associate professor at Winona State University in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science. Sawyer has two children, Jessica and Tommy, who was a member of the Winona State football team from 2007-09. Jessica and husband Mike have a son, Max. Sawyer and Connie Mettille live in Winona.

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The Zac Barton File Years at Winona State: 1st season Hometown: Berryville, Virginia College: Bloomsburg, 2006 (B.A. History) Graduate Degree: Winona State, 2009 (M.A. Sports Management) Zac Barton, a former graduate assistant at Winona State, has returned to the Warrior football program as the team’s defensive line coach. Most recently Barton was the defensive line coach at South Dakota.

Zac Barton Defensive Line

Barton spent the 2011 season at the University of Memphis where he worked with the offensive line and assisted with all aspects of the offensive game plan. Barton was the defensive line coach at Nebraska-Omaha during the 2010 season. Barton spent three seasons on the Winona State staff (2007-09) where he coached the defensive line and special teams. The Warriors claimed the NSIC title and a spot in the NCAA Division II Playoffs during Barton’s first season with the team, posting a 10-2 overall record. He also helped coach the Warriors to an upset win over No. 9 Carson-Newman in 2009. Barton was a four-time all-academic selection at Bloomsburg (PA), graduating in 2006 with a degree in History. He was an all-conference and allregion selection as a senior and a member of three conference championship teams under head coach Danny Hale. The 2006 Bloomsburg squad earned the regional championship and advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoff semifinals. Barton earned a Master’s of Science degree in Sports Management from Winona State in 2009. He holds a degree in History from Bloomsburg.

2012 - 2012 2011 2010 2007-09

Coaching History Defensive Line Defensive Line Graduate Assistant (OL) Defensive Line Graduate Assistant (DL)

Winona State South Dakota Memphis Nebraska-Omaha Winona State

52 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

The A.J. Blazek File Years at Winona State: 4th season Hometown: Wichita, Kansas College: Iowa, 2001 (B.A. Health Promotions) Graduate Degree: Iowa, 2004 (M.A. Sports Administration) Wife: Kyla Children: Cooper (7), Macey (5), Reece A.J. Blazek is in his 4th season as an assistant coach with the Winona State football team. Blazek spent the 2009 season as WSU’s offensive line coach and was promoted to co-offensive coordinator to go along with coaching the offensive line and tight ends before the 2010 season.

A.J. Blazek

Co-Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line/Tight Ends

Blazek has developed an offensive line that paved the way for Rayon Simmons to lead the NSIC in rushing with 1,252 yards in 2010. Simmons posted a second consecutive 1,000 yard season in 2011 with 1,326. The Warriors were 19th nationally in rushing offense in 2010 (203.8 ypg) and 26th in 2011 (212.1 ypg) In three seasons, nine linemen under Blazek have earned all-NISC honors, including first-team honorees Jason Enos and Richard Lilla. Lilla has been named to the all-league team in both of his seasons under Blazek’s tutelage. Blazek tutored pre-season All-American Seth Haun and a third-team AllAmerican in Enos during his first season in Winona. He also worked with first-team Academic All-American Marcus Greatens. Greatens was invited to play in the Cactus Bowl following the 2009 season. Before joining the Warriors, Blazek was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Fort Hays State from 2005-08. Five linemen were allconference selections for Blazek at Fort Hays State. Jordan Stricker earned ESPN Acdemic All-American recognition in 2008. Blazek coached at the University of Iowa from 2001-2004, spending the first season as a student assistant before working as a graduate assistant from 2002-04. During his time in Iowa City the Hawkeyes won two Big Ten titles. He coached the Hawkeye offensive line in 2003-04 where he helped the team to bowl victories over Florida and LSU. Blazek’s offensive linemen helped the Hawkeyes ring up the second ranked pass offense in the Big Ten. In 2003 Blazek helped tutor future No. 1 NFL Draft pick Robert Gallery as well as pros Eric Steinbach, David Porter and Brian Ferentz. Blazek was a two-time letter winner at center with the Hawkeyes. He was an All-Big Ten selection in 2000 and served as co-captain for that team as well. He was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree as well. He was an All-American and Academic All-American at Butler County Community College (KS), leading the team to the 1998 NJCAA National Championship. Blazek played two seasons for the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. He was the recipient of the 2001 Walter Payton Award for community service. Blazek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2001 with a Bachelor of Art degree in Health Promotions. In 2004 he earned a Master of Art in Sports Administration from the University of Iowa.

2010 - 2009 2006-08 2005 2003-04 2002 2001

Coaching History Co-Offensive Coordinator/OL Offensive Line Offensive Coordinator/OL Offensive Line Graduate Assistant (OL) Graduate Assistant (DB) Student Assistant

Winona State Winona State Fort Hays State Fort Hays State Iowa Iowa Iowa

Along with his coaching responsibilities within the football program, Blazek works within the athletic department as Community Service Coordinator. Blazek is the advisor of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and has guided Warrior student-athletes to record a record number of community service hours. Blazek and his wife Kyla have three children, Cooper, Macey and newborn Reece.

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Years at Winona State: Hometown: College:

The David Braun File

2nd season Wales, Wisconsin Winona State 2008 (B.S. Secondary Education)

David Braun, a former WSU defensive captain, returned to Winona State prior to the 2011 season and made an immediate impact on the Warriors’ swarming defense. Braun is in his second season as the team’s co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.

David Braun

Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers

Braun tutored all-NSIC selections Chad Cheek, Alex Coulter and Ryan Gerts during the 2011 season with Gerts also earning NSIC Defensive Newcomer of the Year honors. The Warrior defense was fourth in the NSIC in tackles for loss, using an aggressive 3-4 alignment to put constant pressure on opponent’s backfield. Braun returned to Winona after spending the 2010 season as defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Culver-Stockton. Culver-Stockton defenders finished 11th national with 25 sacks and forced 25 takeaways as a unit. After a standout career on the field with Winona State, Braun spent two seasons as a graduate assistant working with the defensive line under WSU head coach Tom Sawyer. He helped coach defenses in 2007 and 2008 that led the league in turnover margin. The Warriors forced 23 takeaways in 2007 while netting 37 turnovers the next season. Braun was a two-time all-conference player on the defensive line for the Warriors, helping the team to conference titles in 2004, 2005 and 2007. WSU advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs three times in his four seasons. He helped lead the Warriors to an NSIC Championship and a spot in the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2007 and was a part of a defense that led the NSIC in turnover margin the following year. In two seasons with WSU, six of Braun’s defensive linemen were named all-conference performers. As a player, Braun played on three NSIC Championship teams and advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2003, 2004 and 2006. He was an allNSIC selection as a sophomore and junior, and was a part of a unit that led the conference in scoring defense three times during his WSU career. Braun graduated from Winona State in 2008 with a degree in Secondary Education. He is currently finishing his Master’s Degree in Sports Management and Educational Leadership at Winona State.

2011 - 2010 2008-09

Coaching History Co-Defensive Coordinator/LB Defensive Coordinator/DL Graduate Assistant (DL)

Winona State Culver-Stockton Winona State

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

The Brian Curtin File Years at Winona State: 16th season Hometown: Midlothian, Illinois College: Winona State, 1999 (B.S. Education) Graduate Degree: Winona State, 2008 (M.S. Educational Leadership) Wife: Sarah Children: Caitlin (8), Patrick (5) Brian Curtin is in his 16th year as a member of the Winona State University coaching staff. Curtin tutors WSU defensive backs while also serving as the team’s co-defensive coordinator.

Brian Curtin Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Backs

Curtin has been a member of head coach Tom Sawyer’s staff almost from the beginning, helping turn around a program and usher in an era of unprecedented success. Curtin joined the WSU staff in 1997, Sawyer’s second year as the team’s head man. In those 15 seasons, Curtin has helped the Warriors to eight NSIC Championships, as well as the 2010 NSIC South Division crown. WSU has advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs five times since Curtin’s arrival while also playing in two Mineral Water Bowls. Curtin’s defenses have been a major part in the Warriors’ success. Building their team around a stingy, ball hawking unit, Curtin has helped tutor five consecutive NSIC Defensive Players of the Year. A Warrior claimed the honor from 2002-2006, with Curtin personally coaching safety John Tackmann to the award in 2005 and 2006. Tackmann was an All-American under Curtin’s watchful eye in 2005 and 2006. He also coached Jamey Hutchinson to First Team All-American honors in 1997. Curtin has helped the Warriors to four seasons of ten or more victories and ten campaigns in which the team won at least eight games. The Warriors have not had a losing season since Curtin became a member of the WSU coaching staff. His defenses also helped the team compile a 35 game home conference winning streak that began in 2008 and stretched through the end of the 2008 season. Since joining the WSU staff, Curtin has helped tutor defensive units that led the NSIC in turnover margin (four times), scoring defense (three times), total defense (twice), rush defense and passing efficiency defense. Curtin played football at Winona State and was a member of the 1993 NSIC Championship team. That squad went 7-4 overall and 5-1 in conference play to earn the only NAIA Playoff bid in school history. The Warriors repeated as NSIC Champions in 1994, posting a 7-3-1 overall record and 5-0-1 mark in league play. Before attending Winona State, Curtin played football at Moriane Valley Community College. Curtin graduated from Winona State University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Teaching with an emphasis in Social Science and History. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Winona State University.

2008 - 2006-07 2002-05 1997-01 1996 1995

Coaching History Co-Defensive Coordinator/DB Co-Defensive Coordinator/DB/ Recruiting Coordinator Defensive Coordinator/DB Defensive Backs Outside Linebackers Defensive Backs

Winona State Winona State Winona State Winona State Winona State Winona State

Curtin is also an advisor for the Student-Athlete Services department at Winona State, as well as being an instructor in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science. Curtin lives in Winona with his wife Sarah and their two children, Caitlin and Patrick.

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The Cameron Keller File Years at Winona State: 2nd season Hometown: Gering, Nebraska College: Hastings, 1999 (B.S. Political Science) Graduate Degree: American Univ., 2010 (M.A. Sports Management) Wife: Michelle Children: Marin (6), Kyle (2) A longtime offensive thinker who has consistently put high-powered offenses on the field, Cameron Keller is in his second season as Winona Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Cameron Keller Co-Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks

Despite a rash of injuries that saw the Warriors start three different quarterbacks during the 2011 season, Keller helped guide an offense that averaged better than 400 yards per game and scored more than 33 points per contest. Winona State scored at least 45 points in five different games. The team set a program record with 667 yards of total offense in a 72-31 win over Upper Iowa. Keller comes to Winona State from Culver-Stockton, where he spent the 2010 season as head coach. During his time with the school, Keller oversaw a program that snapped a 33 game losing streak. Keller took over a Culver-Stockton program that had not won a game since 2007 and led the team to a 38-33 victory over Graceland. He tutored two All-Conference selections in his lone season with the Wildcats. Five CulverStockton players were also named NAIA Scholar-Athlete selections for their efforts in the classroom. Prior to his stint at Culver-Stockton, Keller spent ten years as the quarterbacks coach and recruiting coordinator at Hastings College. He worked as an administrator during his final two years at Hastings, also serving as an assistant coach at Falcon High School in Peyton, Colo. during that time. Keller played quarterback at Hastings College, earning Academic All-American status as a senior. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Hastings College in 1999 and a M.S. in Sports Management from American University in 2010. Keller and his wife Michelle have two children, a daughter Marin and son Kyle.

2011 - 2010 2008-09 1999-07

Coaching History Co-Offensive Coordinator/QB Head Coach Offensive Coordinator Quarterbacks/Recruiting Coordinator

Winona State Culver-Stockton Falcon (HS) Hastings

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Years at Winona State: Hometown: College:

The Brett Holinka File

1st season Dickenson, North Dakota North Dakota, 2009 (B.A. Physical Education)

Brett Holinka is in his first season as a graduate assistant with Winona State and will work with the team’s outside linebackers. Holinka has been a part of six teams that advanced to NCAA postseason play during his playing and coaching career.

Brett Holinka Outside Linebackers

Holinka spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at St. Thomas, helping the team compile a combined 25-2 record and win a conference title in each of his campaigns. St. Thomas went 12-1 and advanced to the NCAA Division III Playoff Quarterfinals in 2010 and post a 13-1 mark with a trip to the playoff semifinals in 2011. Holinka helped tutor All-American linebacker Tony Danna during his time on the UST staff. Holinka had an outstanding playing career at the University of North Dakota, earning a pair of all-conference honors while leading the team to postseason play in his first three seasons. After making the NCAA Division II Playoffs during Holinka’s redshirt season in 2004, UND advanced to at least the second round of the postseason in the next three years. Holinka was an all-NCC performer as a junior in 2007 and earned all-Great West honors the following season as the team made its transition to NCAA Division I. Holinka earned a degree in Physical Education from North Dakota in 2009 and is pursuing his Master’s Degree in Sports Management at Winona State.

The Mitch Madland File Years at Winona State: 7th season Hometown: Chetek, Wisconsin College: Winona State, 2010 (B.S. Professional Studies) Mitch Madland is in his eighth season with the Winona State football program, and is in his third campaign working with the team’s defensive line. Madland helped tutor defensive tackle Matt Ulrich to three All-NSIC selections. Ulrich earned a spot in the Minnesota Vikings’ rookie camp in 2011. He also helped tutor defensive end Lewis Johnson to all-league honors in both 2010 and 2011.

Mitch Madland Defensive Line

Madland is also the Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the La Crosse Spartans of the Arena Football League. He played in the AFL for the La Crosse Nighttrain and later became the team’s defensive coordinator. He has also served as the defensive coordinator of the AFL’s Myrtle Beach Stingray. Madland also spent two seasons as the head coach at La Crescent (MN) High School. Madland played college football at Winona State and was a member of the 1993 and 1994 teams that claimed conference titles. Madland holds a degree in Professional Studies from Winona State and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Sports Management from WSU.

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The Ryan Markgraf File Years at Winona State: 4th season Hometown: Steamwood, Illinois College: Winona State, 2011 (B.S. Physical Education Ryan Markgraf is in his second season as a graduate assistant and fourth season overall with the WSU football program. Markgraf has spent all three seasons working with the Warrior offensive line.

Ryan Markgraf Offensive Line

Markgraf helped tutor an offensive line that opened holes for Rayon Simmons to record 1,000 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons. In the past two campaigns, nine linemen have earned all-NISC honors, including first-team honorees Jason Enos and Richard Lilla. Markgraf played two years of football for Winona State, helping the team win the 2007 NSIC Championship. He also spent two years at Harper College, competing in both football and track and field. At Harper, Markgraf finished third nationally in the shot put in 2006. He holds a degree in Physical Education with minors in Special Education and Coaching from Winona State. Markgraf is pursuing a graduate degree in Educational Leadership from Winona State.

Years at Winona State: Hometown: College:

The Matt Ulrich File

1st season Rushford, Minnesota Winona State, 2011 (B.A. Marketing)

After an outstanding career on the playing field for the Warriors, Matt Ulrich is in his first season as an assistant with the Winona State football program. Ulrich will work with the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defensive line.

Matt Ulrich Defensive Line

Ulrich finished his career by earning All-American honors at the defensive tackle position. He was a three-time all-NSIC selection, earning the honor in his final three seasons with the Warriors. He recorded seven career sacks while making 79 total tackles. Ulrich graduated from Winona State with a degree in Marketing in 2011.

58 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

Years at Winona State: Hometown: College:

The Dan Wernick File

2nd season Alma, Michigan Winona State, 2012 (B.S. Psychology)

Dan Wernick is in his second season on the Winona State coaching staff and first year as a graduate assistant after a standout career as a quarterback at Culver-Stockton. Wernick spent the 2011 season working with the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defensive backs and will work with wide receivers during the 2012 campaign.

Dan Wernick Wide Receivers

Wernick helped coach all-NSIC selections Chris Norgaard, Ryan Williams and Lucas Wolf in 2011. Winona State intercepted 15 passes on the year, returning three for touchdowns. Wernick spent the last two seasons as the starting quarterback at CulverStockton under Winona State co-offensive coordinator Cameron Keller. Wernick was an all-conference selection as a senior after throwing for 939 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 476 yards and six scores. He was a Daktronics All-Academic selection at the completion of the season as well. Wernick began his collegiate career at Grand Rapids Community College. The Alma, Mich. native graduated with a degree in Psychology and minor in Sociology from Winona State in 2012. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Educational Leadership at Winona State.

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2011 NSIC FOOTBALL 2011 NSIC Final Standings South Division Minnesota State Augustana Winona State Concordia-St. Paul Wayne State Southwest Minnesota State Upper Iowa

Division Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. North Division 6 0 1.000 9 3 .750 Minnesota Duluth 4 2 .667 6 5 .545 St. Cloud State 4 2 .667 7 4 .636 Northern State 3 3 .500 6 5 .545 Bemidji State 3 3 .500 7 4 .636 Mary 1 5 .167 3 8 .273 MSU Moorhead 0 6 .000 3 8 .273 Minnesota, Crookston

Augustana (6-5, 6-4) S3 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O27 N5 N12

Minnesota Duluth Bemidji State* at Mary* at Southwest Minnesota State* Concordia-St. Paul* at Northern State* Winona State* MSU Moorhead* at Minnesota State* Wayne State* at Upper Iowa*

12-20 27-30 ot 0-10 37-24 37-13 27-24 23-15 35-3 26-27 32-34 38-7

Bemidji State (8-3, 7-3) A25 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12

Minot State at Augustana* Southwest Minnesota State* Minnesota Duluth* at Upper Iowa* Concordia-St. Paul* MSU Moorhead* at Mary* at Northern State* St. Cloud State* at Minnesota, Crookston*

27-0 30-27 ot 41-10 23-26 48-7 20-7 35-10 21-49 0-14 19-14 31-12

Concordia-St. Paul (6-5, 5-5) S3 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12

at Minot State at St. Cloud State* Northern State* Minnesota State* at Augustana* at Bemidji State* Wayne State* at Winona State* Minnesota, Crookston* at Upper Iowa* Southwest Minnesota State*

43-31 13-41 27-22 34-57 13-37 7-20 27-24 24-58 38-20 20-19 60-53

L L L W W W W W L L W W W W L W W W L L W W W L W L L L W L W W W

Mary (5-6, 4-6) S1 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12

Chadron State at Southwest Minnesota State* Augustana* St. Cloud State* at Minnesota, Crookston* at Wayne State* Minnesota Duluth* Bemidji State* at MSU Moorhead* Winona State* at Northern State*

31-24 W 45-48 L 10-0 W 24-45 L 31-0 W 24-31 L 28-41 L 49-21 W 52-13 W 43-46 L 36-39 L

Minnesota, Crookston (1-10, 0-10) S2 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12

Mayville State Wayne State* at Minnesota State* at MSU Moorhead* Mary* Upper Iowa* at Northern State* St. Cloud State* at Concordia-St. Paul* at Minnesota Duluth* Bemidji State*

31-29 W 24-35 L 0-42 L 22-29 ot L 0-31 L 21-31 L 21-45 L 13-66 L 20-38 L 7-49 L 12-31 L

Minnesota Duluth (11-3, 8-2) S3 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12 N19 N26 D3

at Augustana Upper Iowa* at Wayne State* at Bemidji State* MSU Moorhead* at Winona State* at Mary* Northern State* at St. Cloud State* Minnesota, Crookston* Minnesota State* Saginaw Valley State^ Colorado State-Pueblo^ Wayne State (MI)^

20-12 49-22 0-7 26-23 49-21 24-6 41-28 37-6 7-35 49-7 31-19 30-27 ot 24-21 25-31

W W L W W W W W L W W W W L

Minnesota State (9-3, 8-2) S1 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O27 N5 N12 D3

at Northern Michigan Northern State* Minnesota, Crookston* at Concordia-St. Paul* Winona State* at St. Cloud State* at Upper Iowa* Wayne State* Augustana* Southwest Minnesota State* Minnesota Duluth* Northeastern State#

24-31 L 32-10 W 42-0 W 57-34 W 24-14 W 13-31 L 32-14 W 45-23 W 27-26 W 38-0 W 19-31 L 28-14 W

Minnesota State Moorhead (2-9, 1-9) S3 at Robert Morris S10 Winona State* S17 at Upper Iowa* S24 Minnesota, Crookston* O1 at Minnesota Duluth* O8 Southwest Minnesota State* O15 at Bemidji State* O22 at Augustana* O29 Mary* N5 Northern State* N12 at St. Cloud State*

28-17 W 10-48 L 31-45 L 29-22 ot W 21-49 L 13-45 L 10-35 L 3-35 L 13-52 L 21-42 L 14-47 L

Northern State (5-6, 4-6) S1 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12

Southwest Minnesota State at Minnesota State* at Concordia-St. Paul* Wayne State* at St. Cloud State* Augustana* Minnesota, Crookston* at Minnesota, Duluth* Bemidji State* at MSU Moorhead* Mary*

30-17 W 10-32 L 22-27 L 10-37 L 14-27 L 24-27 L 45-21 W 6-37 L 14-0 W 42-21 W 39-36 W

Southwest Minnesota State (3-8, 3-7) S1 at Northern State S10 Mary* S17 at Bemidji State* S24 Augustana* O1 at Wayne State* O8 at MSU Moorhead* O15 St. Cloud State* O22 Upper Iowa* O29 at Winona State* N5 Minnesota State* N12 at Concordia-St. Paul*

Division Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. 5 1 .833 11 3 .786 5 1 .833 9 3 .750 4 2 .667 5 6 .455 3 3 .500 8 3 .727 3 3 .500 5 6 .455 1 5 .167 2 9 .182 0 6 .000 1 10 .091

St. Cloud State (9-3, 8-2) S1 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12 N19

at California (PA) Concordia-St. Paul* at Winona State* at Mary* Northern State* Minnesota State* at Southwest Minnesota State* at Minnesota, Crookston* Minnesota Duluth* at Bemidji State* MSU Moorhead* Wayne State (MI)^

26-3 41-13 16-29 45-24 27-14 31-13 24-17 66-13 35-7 14-19 47-14 38-48

W W L W W W W W W L W L

Upper Iowa (3-8, 2-8) S3 Texas A&M Commerce S10 at Minnesota Duluth* S17 MSU Moorhead* S24 at Winona State* O1 Bemidji State* O8 at Minnesota, Crookston* O15 Minnesota State* O22 at Southwest Minnesota State* O29 at Wayne State* N5 Concordia-St. Paul* N12 Augustana*

15-14 W 22-49 L 45-31 W 31-72 L 7-48 L 31-21 W 14-32 L 24-28 L 41-44 ot L 19-20 L 7-38 L

Wayne State (7-4, 7-3) S1 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12

Nebraska-Kearney at Minnesota, Crookston* Minnesota Duluth* at Northern State* Southwest Minnesota State* Mary* at Concordia-St. Paul* at Minnesota State* Upper Iowa* at Augustana* Winona State*

20-41 L 35-24 W 7-0 W 37-10 W 52-29 W 31-24 W 24-27 L 23-45 L 44-41 ot W 34-32 W 24-27 L

Winona State (7-4, 7-3) S3 S10 S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12

Michigan Tech at MSU Moorhead* St. Cloud State* Upper Iowa* at Minnesota State* Minnesota Duluth* at Augustana* Concordia-St. Paul* Southwest Minnesota State* at Mary* at Wayne State*

6-23 48-10 29-16 72-31 14-24 6-24 15-23 58-24 47-20 46-43 27-24

L W W W L L L W W W W

*NSIC Conference Game ^NCAA Division II Playoffs #Mineral Water Bowl

17-30 L 48-45 W 10-41 L 24-37 L 29-52 L 45-13 W 17-24 L 28-24 W 20-47 L 0-38 L 53-60 L

60 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

2011 SEASON RECAP

Team Statistics

WSU

SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOAL-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game

Score by Quarters Winona State Opponents

1st

Opp

368 262 33.5 23.8 234 215 119 88 98 112 17 15 2333 1573 2590 1908 257 335 432 420 5.4 3.7 212.1 143.0 30 16 2095 2415 169-300-13 204-339-15 7.0 7.1 12.4 11.8 190.5 219.5 13 16 4428 3988 732 759 6.0 5.3 402.5 362.5 45-1007 57-1253 23-268 13-97 15-235 13-109 22.4 22.0 11.7 7.5 15.7 8.4 15-9 17-10 76-661 70-664 60.1 60.4 42-1534 49-2014 36.5 41.1 34.2 33.6 29:39 30:11 50/134 52-150 37% 35% 11/23 10/22 48% 45% 21-137 14-89 49 33 9-12 11-17 0-1 0-0 (43-50) 86% (34-42) 81% (34-50) 68% (25-42) 60% (41-46) 89% (29-30) 97% 22,177 15,835 6/3695 5/3167

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3rd

4th

Total

84 100 89 95 368 44 62 79 77 262

Rushing GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg. TD Long Avg/G Simmons 11 206 1390 64 1326 6.4 16 60 120.5 Dewberry 11 73 425 25 400 5.5 4 41 36.4 Burkett 7 60 341 14 327 5.4 5 33 46.7 Ojika 8 23 147 20 127 5.5 1 17 15.9 Bradshaw 8 20 111 13 98 4.9 1 28 12.2 Resnick 11 6 77 0 77 12.8 1 41 7.0 Karon 9 5 21 0 21 4.2 0 7 2.3 Houts 5 5 19 2 17 3.4 1 8 3.4 Adams 10 1 7 0 7 7.0 0 7 0.7 Tiegland 2 11 33 43 -10 -0.9 0 12 -5.0 TEAM 7 9 0 28 -28 -3.1 0 0 -4.0 Nelson 7 13 19 48 -29 -2.2 1 5 -4.1 Total 11 432 2590 257 2333 5.4 30 60 212.1 Opponents 11 420 1908 335 1573 3.7 16 31 143.0

Passing GP Effic Att-Comp-Int Pct Yds TD Long Avg/G Nelson 7 120.15 92-169-8 54.4 1159 9 61 165.6 Bradshaw 8 126.46 64-101-4 63.4 736 3 43 92.0 Tiegland 2 119.62 13-26-1 50.0 200 1 58 100.0 Dewberry 11 0.00 0-2-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Fahey 10 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Burkett 7 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Total 11 120.63 169-300-13 56.3 2095 13 61 190.5 Opponents 11 126.74 204-339-15 60.2 2415 16 76 219.5

Receiving Adams Speer Dewberry Hertz Melcher Simmons Polk Ulferts Burkett Karon Steine Ojika Ohlrich Jensen Poliquin Total Opponents

GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 10 33 375 11.4 2 40 37.5 10 32 518 16.2 2 43 51.8 11 30 273 9.1 1 58 24.8 11 20 185 9.2 4 16 16.8 11 12 134 11.2 2 18 12.2 11 10 148 14.8 0 46 13.5 8 8 149 18.6 0 47 18.6 8 8 96 12.0 1 37 12.0 7 7 98 14.0 1 61 14.0 9 3 37 12.3 0 22 4.1 9 2 18 9.0 0 18 2.0 8 1 23 23.0 0 23 2.9 2 1 21 21.0 0 21 7.0 6 1 18 18.0 0 18 3.0 9 1 2 2.0 0 2 0.2 11 169 2095 12.4 13 61 190.5 11 204 2415 11.8 16 76 219.5

Total Offense Simmons Nelson Bradshaw Dewberry Burkett Tiegland Ojika Resnick Karon Houts Adams TEAM Total Opponents

GP Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G 11 206 1326 0 1326 120.5 7 182 -29 1159 1130 161.4 8 121 98 736 834 104.2 11 75 400 0 400 36.4 7 61 327 0 327 46.7 2 37 -10 200 190 95.0 8 23 127 0 127 15.9 11 6 77 0 77 7.0 9 5 21 0 21 2.3 5 5 17 0 17 3.4 10 1 7 0 7 0.7 7 9 -28 0 -28 -4.0 11 732 2333 2095 4428 402.5 11 759 1573 2415 3988 362.5

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2011 SEASON STATISTICS

Punt Returns Dewberry Damron Splon Ulferts Lunder Total Opponents

No. Yds Avg TD Long 19 197 10.4 1 75 2 26 13.0 0 0 1 15 15.0 0 15 1 5 5.0 0 5 0 25 0.0 1 25 23 268 11.7 2 75 13 97 7.5 0 25

Kick Returns Dewberry Burkett Damron Ulferts Polk Ojika Norgaard Total Opponents

No. Yds Avg TD Long 28 608 21.7 0 44 8 242 30.2 1 86 3 18 6.0 0 10 2 37 18.5 0 28 2 12 6.0 0 9 1 19 19.0 0 19 1 71 71.0 0 71 45 1007 22.4 1 86 57 1253 22.0 1 92

Fumble Returns Total Opponents

No. Yds Avg TD Long 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0

Punting No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd Fahey 42 1534 36.5 52 0 12 10 0 Total 42 1534 36.5 52 0 12 10 0 Opponents 49 2014 41.1 65 5 6 13 2

Field Goals Kinney

M-A Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Long 9-12 75.0 0-0 2-3 5-6 2-3 0-0 45

Field Goal Sequence

Winona State Opponents Michigan Tech - (24), (21), (42) MSU Moorhead 35, 41 (28), 37 St. Cloud State (32), 22, (36) (35) Upper Iowa (23) (28) Minnesota State - (19) Minnesota Duluth - (22), 42 Augustana - 42, 31, (39), 34 Concordia-St. Paul (45) (25) Southwest Minnesota State (30), (38) Mary (44) Wayne State (29), (34) (26), 52 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made

All-Purpose Interceptions GP Rush Rec PR KOR IR Total Avg/G Norgaard Williams Lunder Wolf Damron Gayden Johnson Mbayu Coulter Total Opponents

No. Yds Avg TD Long 4 68 17.0 0 26 2 83 41.5 2 53 2 21 10.5 0 21 2 0 0.0 0 0 1 45 45.0 1 45 1 12 12.0 0 12 1 6 6.0 0 6 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 15 235 15.7 3 53 13 109 8.4 0 35

Dewberry 11 400 273 197 608 0 1478 134.4 Simmons 11 1326 148 0 0 0 1474 134.0 Burkett 7 327 98 0 242 0 667 95.3 Speer 10 0 518 0 0 0 518 51.8 Adams 10 7 375 0 0 0 382 38.2 Hertz 11 0 185 0 0 0 185 16.8 Ojika 8 127 23 0 19 0 169 21.1 Polk 8 0 149 0 12 0 161 20.1 Norgaard 10 0 0 0 71 68 139 13.9 Ulferts 8 0 96 5 37 0 138 17.2 Melcher 11 0 134 0 0 0 134 12.2 Bradshaw 8 98 0 0 0 0 98 12.2 Damron 9 0 0 26 18 45 89 9.9 Scoring Williams 11 0 0 0 0 83 83 7.5 --------PAT-------Resnick 11 77 0 0 0 0 77 7.0 TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Karon 9 21 37 0 0 0 58 6.4 Simmons 16 - - - - - - - 96 Lunder 11 0 0 25 0 21 46 4.2 Kinney - 9-12 41-46 - - - - - 68 Ohlrich 3 0 21 0 0 0 21 7.0 Burkett 7 - - - - - - - 42 Jensen 6 0 18 0 0 0 18 3.0 Dewberry 6 - - - - - - - 36 Steine 9 0 18 0 0 0 18 2.0 Hertz 4 - - - - - - - 24 Houts 5 17 0 0 0 0 17 3.4 Williams 2 - - - - - - 1 14 Splon 11 0 0 15 0 0 15 1.4 Speer 2 - - - - - - - 12 Gayden 11 0 0 0 0 12 12 1.1 Adams 2 - - - - - - - 12 Johnson 11 0 0 0 0 6 6 0.5 Melcher 2 - - - - - - - 12 Poliquin 9 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.2 Ojika 1 - - - - - - 1 8 Tiegland 2 -10 0 0 0 0 -10 -5.0 Damron 1 - - - - 0-1 - - 6 TEAM 7 -28 0 0 0 0 -28 -4.0 Ulferts 1 - - - - - - - 6 Nelson 7 -29 0 0 0 0 -29 -4.1 Bradshaw 1 - - - - - - - 6 Total 11 2333 2095 268 1007 235 5938 539.8 Nelson 1 - - - - 0-1 - - 6 Opponents 11 1573 2415 97 1253 109 5447 495.2 Resnick 1 - - - - - - - 6 Lunder 1 - - - - - - - 6 Houts 1 - - - - - - - 6 TEAM - - - - - - - 1 2 Tiegland - - - - - 0-1 - - 0 Total 49 9-12 41-46 - - 0-3 - 3 368 Opponents 33 11-17 29-30 0-1 1 1-2 - - 262

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

24 Williams 34 Gerts 11 Gayden 14 Wolf 8 Liegel 4 Norgaard 44 Coulter 22 Cheek 9 Ulrich 96 Johnson 51 English 15 Splon 92 Kaderly 95 Kubler 21 Lunder 98 McGuire 12 Weaver 37 Roubal 58 Waters 31 Lazzara 26 Damron 28 Resnick 27 Anderson-Walker 33 Skaden 20 Mbayu 48 Harmon 25 Morgan 94 Singler 30 Kautza 23 Morris TM TEAM 10 Ojika 99 Frisby 7 Speer 73 Faber 41 Seitz 86 Montgomery 46 Bambenek 85 Melcher 3 Adams 18 Nelson 5 Dewberry Total Opponents

2011 SEASON STATISTICS

------------------Tackles------------------ --Sacks-- ----------Pass Def---------- ------Fumbles------ --Blocked-GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 11 57 40 97 5.5-25 1.0-11 2-83 2 - 2-0 1 - 1 11 31 39 70 7.5-14 0.5-2 - 1 1 2-0 - - 11 27 32 59 2.0-12 1.0-9 1-12 1 2 - 2 - 11 39 19 58 2.0-2 - 2-0 5 - - 1 - 11 41 13 54 4.0-6 - - 7 - 2-0 - - 10 32 21 53 - - 4-68 8 - - - - 11 21 32 53 5.5-24 1.0-11 1-0 - - 1-0 1 - - 11 29 15 44 4.5-6 0.5-0 - 2 1 - 1 - 11 14 24 38 9.0-39 3.5-24 - 3 - 1-0 - - 11 14 13 27 6.0-26 5.0-24 1-6 1 - - - - 8 9 17 26 3.5-8 0.5-1 - - - 1-0 - - 11 17 8 25 3.5-7 - - 1 - - 1 - 10 14 10 24 5.0-26 2.5-12 - 1 - - - - 10 7 12 19 4.5-8 - - - 1 - - - 11 4 13 17 - - 2-21 - - - - - 10 7 10 17 4.5-29 2.5-20 - - 1 - 1 - 8 5 11 16 1.5-6 1.0-5 - 2 - 1-0 - - 7 8 8 16 0.5-1 - - - 1 - - - 9 8 8 16 1.5-7 1.0-6 - - - - - - 10 5 6 11 - - - - - - - - 9 7 2 9 - - 1-45 - - - - 2 1 3 5 8 - - - - - - - - 10 3 5 8 - - - - - - - - 4 5 2 7 1.5-5 - - - - - - - 8 5 1 6 - - 1-0 3 - - - - 3 1 5 6 0.5-1 - - - - - - - 6 2 3 5 0.5-1 - - - - - - - 6 2 2 4 - - - - - - - - 6 3 1 4 1.0-12 1.0-12 - - - - - - 2 1 2 3 - - - - - - - - 7 3 - 3 - - - - - - - - 1 8 1 1 2 1.0-13 - - - - - - - 1 6 - 2 2 - - - - - - - - 10 2 - 2 - - - - - - - - 10 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 2 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 8 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - 3 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - 11 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 10 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - 7 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 11 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 11 434 384 818 75-278 21-137 15-235 37 7 10-0 8 2 3 11 422 334 756 62-222 14-89 13-109 28 6 9-0 8 1 -

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2011 SEASON RECAP

Michigan Tech 23, Winona State 6 Sept. 3, 2011 • Winona, MN • Verizon Wireless Stadium

Winona State 48, MSU Moorhead 10 Sept. 10, 2011 • Moorhead, MN • Alex Nemzek Stadium

WINONA, MN – Winona State’s defense kept the Warriors in the game, but the Warrior offense could never establish momentum as Michigan Tech handed WSU a 23-6 defeat in the team’s seasonopener.

MOORHEAD, MN – Winona State started fast and didn’t take its foot off the gas, getting monster performances from Rayon Simmons and Curtis Dewberry, posting a 48-10 win over MSU Moorhead.

Winona State found itself down just 10-6 at halftime after a Mitch Lunder interception just before the half in the end zone stalled a Michigan Tech drive. Winona State was unable to capitalize however, and the Huskies added 13 second half points to come away with the victory.

Simmons scored on a four-yard scamper in the second quarter and added touchdowns of 15 and one yards in the second half on the way to the win. The junior running back now has 2,313 yards in his WSU career, seventh on the school’s all-time list.

After falling behind 10-0, WSU appeared to right the ship with a scoring drive midway through the second quarter. The Warriors mounted a six-play drive that was capped by a 19-yard Theo Burkett touchdown to make the score 10-6.

Freshman Dylan Ulferts caught the first touchdown pass of his Warrior career, a 37-yard strike from Bryan Bradshaw early in the second quarter. Simmons scored his first touchdown of the game later in the quarter and Dewberry found the end zone on a punt return to put WSU up 27-0.

Burkett ended the game with 25 yards on the ground while Rayon Simmons totaled 30 yards. Simmons also had a 46-yard catch and run that set up the Warriors’ score. Tyler Speer led the team with three receptions for 36 yards.

After the Dragons scored in the third quarter, Simmons found the end zone twice in the fourth to push the Warrior lead to 41-10. A 16-yard run by Chichi Ojika with under two minutes to play capped the Warrior scoring on the day.

Ryan Williams was a constant presence around the ball, making 12 tackles. Lucas Wolf made nine stops while Chris Norgaard, Ryan Gerts and Rashad Gayden each made eight stops. The Warrior defense had ten tackles for loss. Score by Quarters Michigan Tech Winona State

Score by Quarters Winona State MSU Moorhead

1 2 3 4 Final Record 7 3 3 10 23 1-0 0 6 0 0 6 0-1

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds MT 1 5:46 Cason 12 yd run (Mead kick) 7-46 MT 2 10:45 Mead 24 yd FG 13-63 WSU 2 7:36 Burkett 19 yd run (Kinney kick failed) 5-61 MT 3 8:01 Mead 21 yd FG 8-29 MT 4 12:14 Cason 6 yd pass from Scarlett (Mead kick) 8-36 MT 4 2:08 Mead 42 yd FG 10-37 STATISTICAL SUMMARY MT WSU FIRST DOWNS 21 11 RUSHES-YARDS 44-129 25-48 PASSING YARDS 199 114 Passes Att-Comp-Int 28-21-1 20-8-1 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 72-328 45-162 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 1-8 1-11 Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-35 5-122 Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 1-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 4-36.8 4-33.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-3 Penalties-Yards 8-64 8-87 Possession Time 40:08 19:52 Thrid-Down Conversions 8 of 17 2 of 9 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 1 Red Zone Scores-Chances 5-6 1-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 5-35 0-0

TOP 3:24 7:49 3:09 3:05 4:31 4:28

7 10 10 13 20 23

0 0 6 6 6 6

RUSHING: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 8-30, Theo Burkett 6-25, Jay Adams 1-7, Curtis Dewberry 1-2, John Teigland 9-(-16). Michigan Tech: Cedrick Barber 20-54, Akeem Cason 15-42, Tyler Scarlett 7-36, TEAM 2-(-3). PASSING: Winona State-John Teigland 20-8-1-114-0. Michigan Tech-Tyler Scarlett 28-21-1-199-1. RECEIVING: Winona State-Tyler Speer 3-36, Rayon Simmons 1-46, Kyle Melcher 1-14, Curtis Dewberry 1-8, Jay Adams 1-8, Theo Burkett 1-2. Michigan Tech-Pat Carroll 5-54, Akeem Cason 4-41, Lachapelle 4-40, Matt Curtin 4-24, Justin Springer 2-28, Steve Worthy 1-8, Cedrick Barber 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Mitch Lunder 1-0. Michigan Tech-Armstrong 1-0. FUMBLES: Winona State-John Teigland 3-3. Michigan Tech-None. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-None. Michigan Tech-Todd Storm 2.5-15, Jacob Clark 2-17, Drew Vanderlin 0.5-3. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Ryan Williams 7-5-12, Lucas Wolf 4-5-9, Chris Norgaard 4-4-8, Ryan Gerts 3-5-8, Rashad Gayden 1-7-8, Matt Kaderly 5-1-6, Alex Coulter 4-1-5, Jacob Harmon 0-5-5, Matt Ulrich 2-2-4, Chad Cheek 2-1-3, Tyler Kubler 1-2-3, Mitch Lunder 0-3-3, Steven Liegel 2-0-2, Kyle English 1-1-2, Lewis Johnson 1-1-2, Anthony Resnick 0-2-2, Tyler Speer 1-0-1. Michigan TechStorm 4-4-8, Clark 4-1-5, Armstrong 4-1-5, Stiger 3-2-5, Foelker 3-1-4, Vandenberg 2-1-3, White 1-2-3, Coughlin 1-2-3, Perrault 1-1-2, Parnell 1-0-1, Vanderlin 0-1-1, Elsenheimer 0-1-1, Wienke 0-1-1.

Simmons rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns while Dewberry caught a long scoring pass and returned a punt 75 yards for another touchdown. Dewberry got the Warriors off to a great start, taking a pass from John Teigland 58 yards for a score with less than a minute off the clock.

1 6 0

2 21 3

3 0 7

4 21 0

Final 48 10

Record 1-1, 1-0 NSIC 1-1, 0-1 NSIC

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP WSU 1 14:17 Dewberry 58 pass from Teigland (pass failed) 2-73 0:43 WSU 2 12:43 Ulferts 37 pass from Bradshaw (Kinney kick) 6-72 2:33 WSU 2 5:40 Simmons 4 yd run (Kinney kick) 6-68 2:48 WSU 2 3:52 Dewberry 75 yd punt return (Kinney kick) MSUM 2 0:00 Kramer 28 yd field goal 5-0 1:19 MSUM 3 9:28 Hendon 50 pass from Koch (Kramer kick) 5-77 1:44 WSU 4 14:55 Simmons 15 yd run (Kinney kick) 9-80 5:25 WSU 4 5:44 Simmons 1 yd run (Kinney kick) 8-92 4:13 WSU 4 1:34 Ojika 16 yd run (Kinney kick) 6-42 2:48 STATISTICAL SUMMARY WSU MSUM FIRST DOWNS 28 15 RUSHES-YARDS 38-298 37-123 PASSING YARDS 204 181 Passes Att-Comp-Int 19-15-1 25-15-2 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 57-502 62-304 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 2-77 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-16 7-172 Interception Returns-Yards 2-6 1-6 Punts (Number-Avg) 1-25.0 4-35.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 11-64 11-98 Possession Time 30:09 29:51 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 7 3 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 2 Red Zone Scores-Chances 5-6 0-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 1-6

6 13 20 27 27 27 34 41 48

0 0 0 0 3 10 10 10 10

RUSHING: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 17-137, Theo Burkett 7-87, Chichi Ojika 6-47, Curtis Dewberry 4-16, John Teigland 2-6, Bryan Bradshaw 2-5. MSU Moorhead-Kevin Koch 13-55, LuciousWest 15-48, Brandon Thompson 9-20. PASSING: Winona State-John Teigland 6-5-0-86-1, Bryan Bradshaw 13-10-1-118-1. MSU MoorheadKevin Koch 25-15-2-181-1. RECEIVING: Winona State-Curtis Dewberry 6-98, Dylan Ulferts 3-59, Tyler Speer 3-30, Rayon Simmons 1-11, Sean Hertz 1-4, Theo Burkett 1-2. MSU Moorhead-Kendall Hendon 6-119, Brandon Thompson 4-19, Alex Pearson 2-7, Phil Herkenhoff 1-19, Shawn Marlowe 1-9, Alex Leach 1-8. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Lewis Johnson 1-6, Lucas Wolf 1-0. MSU Moorhead-Jacob Ledding. FUMBLES: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 1-0, Curtis Dewberry 1-0. MSU Moorhead-Kevin Koch 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-None. MSU Moorhead-Brad Hauer 1-6. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Kyle English 2-6-8, Ryan Gerts 4-4-8, Lucas Wolf 5-1-6, Chad Cheek 3-3-6, Steven Liegel 3-3-6, Tyler Kubler 1-4-5, Rashad Gayden 0-4-4, TEAM 3-0-3, William Skaden 2-1-3, Matt Ulrich 0-3-3, Matt Splon 0-3-3, Ryan Williams 0-3-3, Maurice Waters 2-0-2, Mitch Lunder 1-1-2, Pat Lazzara 1-1-2, Colin McGuire 1-1-2, Jeff Morgan 0-2-2, Kenneth Damron 0-22, Matt Kaderly 0-2-2, Morgan Weaver 0-2-2, Lewis Johnson 0-2-2, Jaymes Roubal 1-0-1, Anthony Resnick 1-0-1, Dylan Seitz 1-0-1, Jacob Bambenek 0-1-1, Alex Coulter 0-1-1. MSU Moorhead-Kwame Bailey 6-3-9, Loga Werlinger 4-5-9, Tyler Brody 4-4-8, Brad Hauer 4-1-5, Sam Callahan 2-2-4, Travis Davidson 2-2-4, Jeff Schuette 1-3-4, Jacob Ledding 1-2-3, Zack Askelson 1-2-3, Mike Mann 1-2-3, Terrell Ayers 0-3-3, Stefan Webber 2-0-2, TEAM 2-0-2, Max Pryor 1-1-2, Cory Capra 0-2-2, Kendall Hendon 1-0-1, Kevin Koch 1-0-1, Shawn Marlowe 0-1-1, Andrew Pittman 0-1-1.

64 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

2011 SEASON RECAP

Winona State 29, No. 9 St. Cloud State 16 Sept. 17, 2011 • Winona, MN • Verizon Wireless Stadium

Winona State 72, Upper Iowa 31 Sept. 24, 2011 • Winona, MN • Verizon Wireless Stadium

WINONA, MN – Winona State forced turnovers on five of St. Cloud State’s seven second half possessions, earning a 29-16 victory over the No. 9 Huskies.

WINONA, MN – Winona State set a school record with 677 yards of total offense on its way to a 72-31 win over Upper Iowa at Verizon Wireless Stadium in Winona.

The Warriors forced four fumbles and intercepted a St. Cloud pass in the second half as they beat a top-10 team for the third consecutive season. WSU is now 2-1 overall on the year and 2-0 in conference play.

WSU’s yardage total surpassed the old school record of 652 set in 2007 against Wayne State. The Warriors scored on 11 of 14 possessions. The three drives WSU did not put points on the board were after a third quarter interception and drives to end each half.

A Thomas Kinney field goal and seven yard touchdown run by Rayon Simmons put WSU up 10-3 after the first quarter. St. Cloud State responded with a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter to stake itself to a 16-12 lead at intermission.

Winona State held a 37-3 lead at the half after opening fast and never taking its foot off the pedal. Rayon Simmons opened the scoring with a 57 yard run and Theo Burkett found the end zone to make the score 16-0 after one quarter.

Winona State, however, dominated the second half. The team forced four fumbles and intercepted a pass in the half, with the other two SCSU drives ending in punts. WSU also recorded a safety in the first period on a misplayed snap on a punt in the end zone.

Simmons ended the game with 181 rushing yards and 210 total yards of offense on the day. The Warrior ground attack gained 376 yards and averaged 9.0 yards per carry. Five of WSU’s ten touchdowns came on the ground.

Simmons scored his second touchdown of the game with 6:54 to play in the third quarter, putting WSU up for good. The team added a touchdown run by Curtis Dewberry to go up 26-16 just three minutes later.

Score by Quarters St. Cloud State Winona State

The Warrior offense rushed for 222 yards as a team, with Simmons accounting for 150 of those yards.

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP WSU 1 12:57 Simmons 57 yd run (Kinney kick) 5-71 2:03 WSU 1 7:01 Kinney 23 yd field goal 9-70 3:42 WSU 1 2:51 Burkett 3 yd run (kick blocked) 3-8 1:16 WSU 2 12:03 Houts 2 yd run (Kinney kick) 12-88 4:40 WSU 2 7:02 Bradshaw 3 yd run (Kinney kick) 8-90 3:08 WSU 2 5:26 Burkett 15 yd run (Kinney kick) 2-75 0:37 UIU 2 0:31 Sandoval 28 yd field goal 13-63 4:49 UIU 3 9:12 Hubbard 76 pass from Jaeschke (kick good) 2-79 0:46 WSU 3 4:42 Hertz 3 pass from Bradshaw (Kinney kick) 10-64 4:23 WSU 3 3:04 Damron 45 interception return (Kinney kick) UIU 3 0:05 Jaeschke 5 yd run (Sandoval kick) 7-71 2:53 WSU 3 0:00 Burkett 86 yd kickoff return (Kinney kick) UIU 4 11:23 West 7 yd run (Sandoval kick) 8-69 3:30 WSU 4 10:02 Burkett 61 pass from Nelson (Kinney kick) 3-76 1:12 WSU 4 2:25 Resnick 1 yd run (Kinney kick) 7-78 3:49 UIU 4 1:17 Jaeschke 5 yd run (Sandoval kick) 3-80 1:00

Score by Quarters St. Cloud State Winona State

1 3 10

2 13 2

3 0 14

4 0 3

Final 16 29

Record 2-1, 1-1 NSIC 2-1, 2-0 NSIC

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP WSU 1 11:12 Kinney 32 yd FG 8-63 3:48 SCSU 1 7:49 Aldridge 35 yd FG 9-49 3:18 WSU 1 1:56 Simmons 7 yd run (Kinney kick) 11-77 5:51 SCSU 2 12:46 Walker 2 yd run (Aldridge kick) 6-39 1:50 WSU 2 9:54 Ojika safety SCSU 2 0:36 Walker 24 pass from Klaphake (pass failed) 11-88 4:10 WSU 3 6:54 Simmons 4 yd run (Kinney kick) 10-89 4:42 WSU 3 3:24 Dewberry 12 yd run (Kinney kick) 6-53 2:43 WSU 4 10:17 Kinney 36 yd FG 9-58 4:29 STATISTICAL SUMMARY FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS PASSING YARDS Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

0 3 3 10 10 16 16 16 16

3 3 10 10 12 12 19 26 29

SCSU WSU 18 29 29-110 50-222 205 199 35-21-1 24-19-0 64-315 74-421 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-3 5-92 3-53 1-0 0-0 3-37.7 3-25.7 4-4 3-2 7-66 5-26 18:01 41:59 4 of 11 3 of 12 0 of 2 2 of 2 2-3 5-7 0-0 1-5

RUSHING: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 26-150, Bryan Bradshaw 7-37, Theo Burkett 9-21, Curtis Dewberry 7-15, TEAM 1-(minus 1). St. Cloud State-Phillip Klaphake 13-49, Brandon Geiss 7-36, Dante Steward 6-31, Michael Walker 2-7, Matt Compton 1-(minus 13). PASSING: Winona State-Bryan Bradshaw 24-19-0-199-0. St. Cloud State-Phillip Klaphake 35-21-1205-1. RECEIVING: Winona State-Tyler Speer 4-62, Curtis Dewberry 3-31, Sean Hertz 3-20, Rayon Simmons 2-29, Jay Adams 2-22, Erik Steine 1-18, Kyle Melcher 1-11, Dylan Ulferts 1-5, Ismal Karon 1-2, Theo Burkett 1-0. St. Cloud State-Michael Walker 5-52, Tyler Allery 5-50, Eli Shoemaker 4-37, Damon Treat 2-14, Seth Noreen 1-16, Angellotti 1-13, Dante Steward 1-10, Chad Peterson 1-7, Theo Giple 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Chris Norgaard 1-0. St. Cloud State-none. FUMBLES: Winona State-Theo Burkett 2-2, Kyle Melcher 1-0. St. Cloud State-Phillip Klaphake 2-2, Tyler Allery 1-1, Dante Steward 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-Lewis Johnson 1-5. St. Cloud State-none. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Chad Cheek 7-4-11, Alex Coulter 0-9-9, Chris Norgaard 7-1-8, Rashad Gayden 4-2-6, Ryan Williams 2-4-6, Lucas Wolf 2-2-4, Lewis Johnson 2-1-3, Steven Liegel 2-1-3, Kyle English 1-2-3, Matt Ulrich 1-2-3, Ryan Gerts 1-1-2, Tyler Kubler 0-2-2, Chichi Ohika 1-0-1, Mitch Lunder 1-0-1, Jaymes Roubal 1-0-1, Matt Splon 1-0-1, Colin McGuire 0-1-1, Anthony Resnick 0-1-1. St. Cloud State-Kees 5-5-10, Matthews 6-1-7, Kubes 6-1-7, Moro 4-2-6, Gruis 3-2-5, Johnson 2-3-5, Schwartz 3-1-4, Martin 1-3-4, TEAM 3-0-3, Woods 3-0-3, Williams 2-1-3, Everson 2-1-3, Rupe 2-0-2, Kave 2-0-2, Godfredsen 1-1-2, Shafer 1-1-2, Wignes 1-1-2, Bias 1-1-2, Poggenburg 1-0-1, Bestgen 1-01, Cross 1-0-1, Geissler 0-1-1, Key 0-1-1.

1 0 16

2 3 21

3 14 21

STATISTICAL SUMMARY FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS PASSING YARDS Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

4 14 14

Final 31 72

Record 2-2, 1-2 NSIC 3-1, 3-0 NSIC

0 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 10 10 17 17 24 24 24 31

7 10 16 23 30 37 44 44 37 44 51 58 58 65 72 72

UIU WSU 19 26 33-179 42-376 272 301 33-18-1 26-16-1 66-451 68-677 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-5 12-216 6-173 1-0 1-45 6-42.0 0-0 1-0 0-0 4-65 9-82 30:05 29:48 3 of 12 8 of 11 1 of 1 1 of 1 4-4 7-7 0-0 0-0

RUSHING: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 12-181, Anthony Resnick 6-77, Theo Burkett 12-63, Bryan Bradshaw 3-38, Curtis Dewberry 3-14, Mike Houts 2-4, Ismal Karon 1-2, TEAM 3-(minus 3). Upper Iowa-Otdoerfer 13-76, West 7-49, Jaeschke 4-33, Smith 7-16, Moser 1-3, Hubbard 1-2. PASSING: Winona State-Bryan Bradshaw 24-14-1-226-1, Nelson 2-2-0-75-1. Upper Iowa-Jaeschke 33-18-1-272-1. RECEIVING: Winona State-Jay Adams 3-71, Curtis Dewberry 3-15, Tyler Speer 2-81, Rayon Simmons 2-29, Sean Hertz 2-11, Theo Burkett 1-61, Dylan Ulferts 1-14, Kyle Melcher 1-13, Roy Polk 1-6. Upper Iowa-Hubbard 5-153, Moser 3-29, Kaluzny 3-22, West 2-17, Otdoerfer 2-9, Gutman 1-16, Gorham 1-14, Alanis 1-12. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Kenneth Damron 1-45. Upper Iowa-Andera 1-0. FUMBLES: Winona State-none. Upper Iowa-Kaluzny 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-none. Upper Iowa-none. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Ryan Williams 5-1-6, Kenneth Damron 5-0-5, Jaymes Roubal 2-35, Ryan Gerts 1-4-5, William Skaden 3-1-4, Colin McGuire 2-2-4, Rashad Gayden 1-3-4, Matt Splon 3-0-3, Alex Coulter 2-1-3, Pat Lazzara 1-2-3, Otis Morris 1-2-3, Aaron Anderson-Walker 1-2-3, Chris Norgaard 1-2-3, Mitch Lunder 0-3-3, Ryan Singler 2-0-2, Maurice Waters 2-0-2, Anthony Resnick 1-12, Steven Liegel 1-1-2, Lucas Wolf 1-1-2, Chad Cheek 1-1-2, Jeff Morgan 1-0-1, Larry Mbayu 1-0-1, Jacob Harmon 1-0-1, Anthony Frisby 0-1-1, Matt Ulrich 0-1-1, Lewis Johnson 0-1-1, Tyler Kubler 0-1-1. Upper Iowa-Leggett 6-4-10, Andera 6-2-8, Love 6-0-6, Nesvik 3-2-5, Viet 2-2-4, Douglas 2-2-4, Martin 2-1-3, Wahl 2-1-3, Stuckey 1-2-3, Popenfoose 1-2-3, Silva 1-2-3, Arends 1-1-2, Lepperd 1-1-2, Gorham 1-1-2, Zych 1-0-1, King 1-0-1, Saunders 0-1-1, Church 0-1-1, Zaina 0-1-1, Hosch 0-1-1, Sturm 0-1-1.

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Minnesota State 24, Winona State 14 Oct. 1, 2011 • Mankato, MN • Blakeslee Stadium

No. 9 Minnesota Duluth 24, Winona State 6 Oct. 8, 2011 • Winona, MN • Verizon Wireless Stadium

MANKATO, MN – Winona State mounted a second half rally but fell short at Minnesota State, 2414. Trailing 10-0 at the half, WSU pulled to within three midway through the third quarter, but gave up a late touchdown to allow the Mavericks to escape.

WINONA, MN – Winona State set a school attendance record of 5,033 but fell to No. 9 Minnesota Duluth 24-6 Saturday in Winona.

Despite throwing three first half interceptions, Minnesota State was able to take a 10-0 lead into the break. Chris Norgaard, Lucas Wolf and Alex Coulter all intercepted passes for the Warriors in the first half. Winona State made its run in the third quarter, getting on the board first on a seven-yard scoring run by Theo Burkett. After forcing a MSU punt, Kenneth Damron was able to break through and block the kick. Mitch Lunder came up with the loose ball and brought it into the end zone to make the score 17-14. With the momentum on Winona State’s side, Minnesota State was able to break through and add an insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter to reach the 24-14 final. A week after setting a school record with 677 total yards, Winona State was able to gain 216 yards against the Mavericks. Theo Burkett and Curtis Dewberry both carried the football for 50 yards while tight end Kyle Melcher caught two passes for 25 yards. Quarterback Bryan Bradshaw completed 11-of-26 passes for 92 yards and an interception on the day.

1 0 3

2 0 7

3 14 7

4 0 7

Final 14 24

Record 3-2, 3-1 NSIC 4-1, 4-0 NSIC

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP MSU 1 5:38 Padilla 19 yd FG 5-44 2:32 MSU 2 9:28 Thielen 4 pass from Daniels (Padilla kick) 8-43 3:22 MSU 3 10:29 Carter 5 pass from Daniels (Padilla kick) 5-56 2:30 WSU 3 4:45 Burkett 7 yd run (Kinney kick) 6-65 2:27 WSU 3 2:33 Lunder 25 yd blocked punt return (Kinney kick) MSU 4 3:10 Daniels 1 yd run (Padilla kick) 11-46 6:22 STATISTICAL SUMMARY FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS PASSING YARDS Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

0 0 0 7 14 14

Despite struggling on offense, Winona State was down just 10-0 at the half. Minnesota Duluth scored to go up 17-0 but the Warriors got back into the game with an eight play drive that ended with a Theo Burkett scoring run. Burkett finished the game with 23 rushing yards while Rayon Simmons led the team with 29. Curtis Dewberry added 22 yards on the ground. Tyler Speer was the team’s leading receiver, catching four passes for 81 yards. Safety Ryan Williams recorded a career-high 18 tackles, 11 of them solo. Ryan Gertz added ten stops for the Warriors. WSU had seven tackles for loss on the game while Lewis Johnson recorded a quarterback sack. Score by Quarters Minnesota Duluth Winona State

1 3 0

2 7 0

3 7 6

4 7 0

Final 24 6

Record 5-1, 4-1 NSIC 3-3, 3-2 NSIC

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) UMD 1 7:10 Nadeau 22 yd FG UMD 2 2:21 Hulce 2 yd run (Nadeau kick) UMD 3 6:17 Sikorski 2 yd run (Nadeau kick) WSU 3 3:07 Burkett 4 yd run (pass failed) UMD 4 6:07 Rierson 4 pass from Vogler (Nadeau kick)

Rashad Gayden and Ryan Gertz led the Warriors defensively with seven tackles each. Matt Kaderly and Colin McGuire recorded quarterback sacks in the game. Score by Quarters Winona State Minnesota State

Quarterback Bryan Bradshaw was knocked out of the game after WSU’s first series and was unable to return. Senior Alex Nelson went 11-of-27 for 145 yards in relief.

3 10 17 17 17 24

WSU MSU 9 16 32-124 43-107 92 228 27-11-1 27-17-3 59-216 70-335 0-0 0-0 3-66 4-41 2-36 3-47 3-19 1-0 8-37.5 6-36.0 2-1 2-0 4-40 5-45 24:15 35:45 5 of 15 7 of 15 0 of 2 1 of 1 1-1 4-5 2-13 4-13

RUSHING: Winona State-Theo Burkett 13-50, Curtis Dewberry 4-50, Rayon Simmons 8-17, Bryan Bradshaw 7-7. Minnesota State-Pfeiffer 23-101, Carter 4-12, Brown 3-8, Wolf 3-6, TEAM 2-(Minus 4, Daniels 8-(Minus 16). PASSING: Winona State-Bryan Bradshaw 26-11-1-92-0, Cullen Fahey 1-0-0-0-0. Minnesota StateDaniels 27-17-3-228-2. RECEIVING: Winona State-Kyle Melcher 2-25, Theo Burkett 2-20, Curtis Dewberry 2-17, Tyler Speer 2-5, Ismal Karon 1-22, Dylan Ulferts 1-3, Jay Adams 1-0. Minnesota State-Thielen 6-70, Carter 5-72, Brown 3-48, Burns 1-18, Pfeiffer 1-11, Wolf 1-9. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Chris Norgaard 1-19, Lucas Wolf 1-0, Alex Coulter 1-0. Minnesota State-Hall-Oliver 1-0. FUMBLES: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 1-1, Bryan Bradshaw 1-0. Minnesota State-Pfeiffer 1-0, Daniels 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-Matt Kaderly 1-7, Colin McGuire 1-6. Minnesota State-Schaeppi 1-6, Ballinger 1-4, Makela 1-2, Schachtner 1-1. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Ryan Gerts 4-3-7, Rashad Gayden 4-3-7, Lucas Wolf 5-1-6, Steven Liegel 5-1-6, Matt Kaderly 3-3-6, Alex Coulter 2-4-6, Chris Norgaard 4-1-5, Chad Cheek 3-2-5, Matt Ulrich 0-5-5, Ryan Williams 3-1-4, Colin McGuire 2-2-4, Kenneth Damron 2-0-2, Jaymes Roubal 2-0-2, Mitch Lunder 1-1-2, Lewis Johnson 1-0-1, Maurice Waters 0-1-1. Minnesota State-Hall-Oliver 6-3-9, Hancock 2-4-6, Thompson 3-2-5, Fleigle 2-3-5, Ballinger 1-4-5, Gunderson 3-1-4, Makela 1-3-4, Schaude 0-4-4, Schachtner 3-0-3, Kolstad 2-1-3, Garrett 1-2-3, Hale 2-0-2, Kemnitz 1-1-2, Saumur 1-12, Schaeppi 1-0-1, Burns 1-0-1, LaGrone 0-1-1, LaPlante 0-1-1, Smith 0-1-1.

Plays-Yds 15-68 7-55 12-65 8-78 7-52

TOP 7:50 2:50 7:02 3:10 3:39

3 10 17 17 24

0 0 0 6 6

UMD WSU 26 13 62-281 23-69 117 151 18-14-0 30-12-2 80-398 53-220 0-0 0-0 1-5 1-9 1-25 4-98 2-15 0-0 2-38.5 3-39.3 0-0 0-0 4-40 7-87 40:39 17:40 8 of 15 1 of 10 1 of 2 2 of 6 4-5 1-1 1-7 1-3

RUSHING: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 7-29, Theo Burkett 6-23, Curtis Dewberry 8-22, Alex Nelson 2-(minus 5). Minnesota Duluth-Austin Sikorski 21-104, Zach Hulce 13-91, Chase Vogler 17-56, Brian Lucas 9-32, TEAM 2-(minus 2). PASSING: Winona State-Alex Nelson 27-11-1-145-0, Bryan Bradshaw 2-1-1-6-0, Theo Burkett 1-0-00-0. Minnesota Duluth-Chase Vogler 18-14-0-117-1 RECEIVING: Winona State-Tyler Speer 4-81, Curtis Dewberry 3-20, Jay Adams 2-16, Roy Polk 1-15, Theo Burkett 1-13, Kyle Melcher 1-6. Minnesota Duluth-Aaron Roth 6-44, Zach Zweifel 3-40, Austin Sikorski 1-14, Brian Lucas 1-7, Joe Reichert 1-7, Jeremy Reierson 1-4, Ben Helmer 1-1. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-none. Minnesota Duluth-Cody Eich 1-14, Kenny Chowa 1-1. FUMBLES: Winona State-none. Minnesota Duluth-none SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-Lewis Johnson 1-3. Minnesota Duluth-Gavin Brown 1-7. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Ryan Williams 11-7-18, Ryan Gerts 3-7-10, Chris Norgaard 4-5-9, Rashad Gayden 3-6-9, Matt Ulrich 5-3-8, Steven Liegel 5-3-8, Lewis Johnson 4-3-7, Alex Coulter 2-5-7, Jaymes Roubal 2-5-7, Matt Kaderly 3-2-5, Lucas Wolf 1-2-3, Tyler Kubler 1-1-2, Morgan Weaver 0-2-2, Chad Cheek 1-0-1, Kyle Melcher 1-0-1, Colin McGuire 1-0-1, Alex Kautza 1-0-1, Maurice Waters 0-11. Minnesota Duluth-Ring 5-1-6, Doherty 5-1-6, Eich 5-0-5, Zappa 3-2-5, Chowa 3-0-3, Vandervest 2-1-3, Foncham 0-3-3, Nordhus 2-0-2, Brown 1-1-2, Huberty 0-2-2, Harper 1-0-1, Hoekstra 1-0-1, Wicklund 1-0-1, Helmer 0-1-1, Bauman 0-1-1, Hassan 0-1-1.

66 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

2011 SEASON RECAP

Augustana 23, Winona State 15 Oct. 15, 2011 • Sioux Falls, SD • Kirkeby-Over Stadium

Winona State 58, Concordia-St. Paul 24 Oct. 22, 2011 • Winona, MN • Verizon Wireless Stadium

SIOUX FALLS, SD – Winona State had the football with just over two minutes to play but were unable to get into scoring position, falling to Augustana 23-15 Saturday in Sioux Falls.

WINONA, MN – Winona State got back into the win column in a big way, beating Concordia-St. Paul 58-24 in front of over 6,000 fans during the Warriors’ Homecoming game.

Despite having five turnovers, the Warriors had changes to get back into the game in the second half. Winona State scored with under one minute to play in the first half on a seven yard pass from Alex Nelson to Sean Hertz to pull within seven, 13-6.

Rayon Simmons rushed for 136 yards and five touchdowns and the Warrior defense forced five Golden Bear turnovers on its way to the victory. The Warriors jumped out to a fast 37-10 lead at the half and held the CU offense in check. Winona State scored on six of its first seven possessions, getting a pair of touchdowns from Simmons in the first quarter to grab an early 13-0 lead.

Augustana responded in the third quarter with a touchdown to run their advantage to 20-6. After driving down the field late in the third quarter the Warriors were stopped on a fourth down play at the one yardline. The team stopped Augustana in the end zone for a safety on the next play to make the score 20-8. Augustana added a field goal to push its advantage but the Warriors marched down the field for a touchdown to pull within one score, 23-15. After Augustana missed a field goal with just over two minutes to play, Winona State had one more chance to tie the game. Nelson’s pass was intercepted, however, ending the final Warrior threat.

Concordia-St. Paul converted on a field goal early in the second quarter but the Warriors responded with a 28-yard touchdown from Alex Nelson to Jay Adams and a 45 yard Thomas Kinney field goal to up the lead to 23-3. Simmons added two more touchdowns before the half, including a 43-yard run to put the Warriors up big at the break. The teams traded touchdowns in the third quarter with Tyler Speer catching a scoring pass from Nelson and Simmons reaching the end zone for the fifth time for the Warriors. WSU finished its scoring with a ten yard pass from Nelson to Kyle Melcher.

Nelson completed 21-of-44 passes for 232 yards but threw five interceptions in relief of injured quarterbacks John Teigland and Bryan Bradshaw. Jay Adams and Tyler Speer each had five receptions for the Warriors.

Score by Quarters Concordia-St. Paul Winona State

Theo Burkett was WSU’s leading rusher, gaining 58 yards on just seven attempts. Rayon Simmons added 56 yards on the day. Freshman linebacker Ryan Gertz led the team with ten total tackles while Chris Norgaard had nine stops and Ryan Williams added eight.

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP WSU 1 10:35 Simmons 9 yd run (Kinney kick) 9-76 4:25 WSU 1 5:27 Simmons 3 yd run (kick failed) 7-41 3:24 CU 2 14:48 Obarski 25 yd FG 15-74 5:33 WSU 2 11:24 Adams 28 pass from Nelson (Kinney kick) 3-30 1:14 WSU 2 7:52 Kinney 45 yd FG 7-(-1) 2:42 WSU 2 5:51 Simmons 2 yd run (Kinney kick) 2-9 0:39 WSU 2 4:29 Simmons 43 yd run (Kinney kick) 1-43 0:03 CU 3 14:45 Randle 92 yd kickoff return (Obarski kick) WSU 3 13:19 Speer 6 pass from Nelson (Kinney kick) 4-61 1:18 CU 3 10:07 Gilbert 22 pass from Russo (Obarski kick) 11-88 3:04 WSU 3 1:03 Simmons 1 yd run (Kinney kick) 5-32 1:59 WSU 4 10:13 Melcher 10 pass from Nelson (Kinney kick) 4-29 1:37 CU 4 6:20 Shaw 3 yd run (Obarski kick) 9-73 3:44

Score by Quarters Winona State Augustana

1 0 7

2 6 6

3 0 7

4 9 3

Final 15 23

Record 3-4, 3-3 NSIC 4-3, 4-2 NSIC

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP AUG 1 5:06 Holsen 19 pass from Hanson (Behrens kick) 16-86 6:29 AUG 2 11:06 Uecker 7 yd run (Marshall rush failed) 10-63 4:23 WSU 2 0:49 Hertz 7 pass from Nelson (kick failed) 8-94 2:30 AUG 3 14:19 Holsen 37 pass from Hanson (Behrens kick) 2-50 0:36 WSU 4 14:49 TEAM safety AUG 4 10:04 Behrens 39 yd FG 5-25 2:40 WSU 4 4:12 Nelson 1 yd run (Kinney kick) 12-62 2:06 STATISTICAL SUMMARY FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS PASSING YARDS Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

0 0 6 6 8 8 15

7 13 13 20 20 23 23

WSU AUG 22 22 36-152 42-240 232 171 44-21-5 28-16-0 80-384 70-411 0-0 1-0 4-28 2-21 5-98 2-16 0-0 5-42 3-35.3 5-34.8 1-1 0-0 6-45 10-94 30:01 29:59 6 of 16 4 of 14 1 of 4 1 of 2 2-5 2-4 0-0 0-0

RUSHING: Winona State-Theo Burkett 7-58, Rayon Simmons 16-56, Curtis Dewberry 7-26, Alex Nelson 4-11, Chichi Ojika 1-5, TEAM 1-(minus 4). Augustana-Dajon Newell 21-116, Curt Truhe 3-33, Phil Uecker 6-28, Josh Hanson 6-27, Dan O’Keefe 1-18, Sam Holsen 1-16, Brock Bills 1-7, TEAM 3-(minus 5). PASSING: Winona State-Alex Nelson 44-21-5-232-1. Augustana-Josh Hanson 28-16-0-171-2. RECEIVING: Winona State-Jay Adams 5-62, Tyler Speer 5-44, Sean Hertz 3-31, Kyle Melcher 3-26, Curtis Dewberry 2-38, Roy Polk 2-31, Erik Steine 1-0. Augustana-Sam Holsen 6-95, Grant Gebhardt 3-14, Dajon Newell 2-29, Ben Parsley 2-20, Jordan Marshall 2-6, Curt Truhe 1-7. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-none. Augustana-Sean Kelly 2-31, Zac Kallas 2-11, Austin Luecke 1-0. FUMBLES: Winona State-Team 1-1. Augustana-none. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-none. Augustana-none. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Ryan Gerts 7-3-10, Chris Norgaard 6-3-9, Ryan Williams 5-3-8, Lewis Johnson 2-3-5, Steven Liegel 2-3-5, Lucas Wolf 3-1-4, Alex Coulter 2-2-4, Rashad Gayden 2-2-4, Morgan Weaver 1-3-4, Matt Ulrich 1-2-3, Pat Lazzara 2-0-2, Maurice Waters 1-1-2, Larry Mbayu 1-0-1, Nick Faber 1-0-1, Curtis Dewberry 1-0-1, Kyle English 1-0-1, Colin McGuire 0-1-1, Tyler Kubler 0-1-1, Jeff Morgan 0-1-1. Augustana-O’Keefe 11-5-16, Luecke 3-9-12, Peterson 2-8-10, Kallas 5-3-8, Vanasek 3-4-7, Wardell 2-3-5, Engstrom 2-3-5, Newman 0-4-4, Kelly 2-1-3, Tucker 1-1-2, Ordorff 1-1-2, Slinden 1-1-2, Sirek 1-0-1, Gebhardt 1-0-1, Huisman 1-0-1, Kjellsen 1-0-1, Skelly 0-1-1, Stark 0-1-1, Alber 0-1-1, Lee 0-1-1, Jung 0-1-1, Thorson 0-1-1, Truhe 0-1-1.

1 0 13

2 3 24

3 14 14

4 7 7

Final 24 58

Record 3-5, 2-5 NSIC 4-4, 4-3 NSIC

0 0 3 3 2 3 3 10 10 17 17 17 24

7 13 13 20 23 30 37 37 44 44 51 58 58

CU WSU 18 21 36-75 42-187 253 190 41-17-3 25-17-0 77-328 67-377 0-0 0-0 2-13 4-44 8-221 5-136 0-0 3-56 5-40.4 5-42.4 2-2 2-1 6-50 6-48 29:49 30:11 4 of 18 6 of 13 1 of 4 0 of 1 2-3 7-8 2-18 5-31

RUSHING: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 20-136, Curtis Dewberry 5-36, Chichi Ojika 9-20, Ismal Karon 2-13, Mike Houts 3-13, Alex Nelson 3-(minus 31). Concordia-St. Paul-Campbell 12-59, Smith 4-20, Shaw 5-17, Ohm 15-(minus 21). PASSING: Winona State-Alex Nelson 25-17-0-190-3. Concordia-St. Paul-Ohm 32-12-2-176-0, Russo 8-5-1-77-1, Campbell 1-0-0-0-0. RECEIVING: Winona State-Jay Adams 5-56, Tyler Speer 4-43, Dylan Ulferts 2-16, Curtis Dewberry 2-13, Chichi Ojika 1-23, Alex Jensen 1-18, Sean Hertz 1-11, Kyle Melcher 1-10. Concordia-St. PaulThienes 5-54, Campbell 3-34, Mason 2-79, Gilbert 2-33, Smith 2-32, Clemon 2-17, Shaw 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Mitch Lunder 1-21, Chris Norgaard 1-23, Rashad Gayden 1-12. Concordia-St. Paul-none. FUMBLES: Winona State-Curtis Dewberry 1-1, Alex Nelson 1-0. Concordia-St. Paul-Ohm 2-2. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-Matt Ulrich 2-15, Lewis Johnson 2-11, Morgan Weaver 1-5. ConcordiaSt. Paul-Selby 2-18. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Lucas Wolf 5-1-6, Alex Coulter 5-0-5, Maurice Waters 2-3-5, Mitch Lunder 1-4-5, Steven Liegel 4-0-4, Matt Ulrich 4-0-4, Matt Splon 2-2-4, Aaron Anderson-Walker 2-2-4, Ryan Williams 1-3-4, Chad Cheek 3-0-3, Rashad Gayden 3-0-3, Larry Mbayu 3-0-3, Ryan Gerts 2-1-3, Kyle English 1-2-3, Lewis Johnson 2-0-2, Chris Norgaard 2-0-2, Tyler Kubler 2-0-2, Morgan Weaver 1-1-2, Ryan Singler 0-2-2, Tyler Speer 1-0-1, Colin MvGuire 1-0-1, Anthony Frisby 0-1-1, Jim Montgomery 0-1-1, Alex Kautza 0-1-1. Concordia-St. Paul-.Selby 8-2-10, Moten 7-2-9, Quaye 3-5-8, Koehn 5-1-6, Molden 3-2-5, Willett 3-2-5, Flack 2-2-4, Halverson 2-1-3, Okoi 1-2-3, Campbell 2-0-2, Barlow 2-0-2, Asad 2-0-2, Johnson 0-2-2, Jauch 1-0-1, Shaw 1-0-1, Smith 1-0-1, Mohan 1-0-1, Head 1-0-1, Ohm 1-0-1, Cochrane 1-0-1, Burchell 1-0-1, Vann 1-0-1, Pelikan 1-0-1, Spehar 0-1-1.

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Winona State 47, Southwest Minnesota State 20 Oct. 29, 2011 • Winona, MN • Verizon Wireless Stadium

Winona State 46, Mary 43 Nov. 7, 2011 • Bismarck, ND • Bismarck Community Bowl

WINONA, MN -- Curtis Dewberry and Rayon Simmons rushed for over 150 yards each as the Winona State football team ran to a 47-20 victory over Southwest Minnesota State Saturday on Senior Day at Verizon Wireless Stadium.

BISMARCK, ND – Alex Nelson found Sean Hertz for a 14 yard touchdown with 51 seconds to play as Winona State earned a 46-43 win in a shootout with Mary.

Simmons gained a career-high 200 yards on the ground while Dewberry also set career-best with 154 yards rushing. Dewberry added three rushing touchdowns in the victory. Winona State started fast, as Ryan Williams interceped a Mustang pass on the second play of the game and returned it 53 yards for a touchdown. After forcing a SMSU turnover on its next posession, WSU added to its early lead with a one-yard scoring run by Dewberry to go up 13-0. The Mustangs came back with back-to-back scoring drives to take a 14-13 lead midway through the second quarter. Winona State responded with a three-yard run by Dewberry and a 30 yard Thomas Kinney field goal to take a 23-14 into the half. The Warriors came out of the half with a pair of scores, getting another touchdown from Dewberry and a 40 yard pass from Alex Nelson to Tyler Speer. WSU scored twice in the fourth quarter as well, getting a 38 yard field goal from Kinney and a 16 yard pass from Nelson to tight end Kyle Melcher. Score by Quarters Southwest Minn. St Winona State

1 7 13

2 7 10

3 6 14

4 0 10

Final 20 47

0 0 7 14 14 14 14 14 20 20 20

Rayon Simmons recorded 200 yards rushing for the second consecutive week, running for a careerhigh 203 yards and four touchdowns in the victory. Simmons became the third player in school history to record consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 yards rushing (Dave Ludy 1993-94, Kevin Curtin 2001-02). Simmons opened the game with a pair of first quarter touchdowns, finding the end zone from one yard out on the team’s first two possessions. Ryan Williams forced a Mary safety to take a 16-7 lead after the first quarter. The team’s traded touchdowns in the second quarter with the Warrior score coming on a pass from Nelson to Hertz. Nelson ended the game 19-of-31 for 214 yards and two touchdowns while Hertz led the team with seven catches for 77 yards. Score by Quarters Winona State Mary

Record 3-6, 3-5 NSIC 5-4, 5-3 NSIC

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP WSU 1 14:16 Williams 53 yd INT return (kick fumbled) WSU 1 7:02 Dewberry 1 yd run (Kinney kick) 6-77 2:40 SMSU 1 0:40 Moore 1 yd run (Wenk kick) 13-75 6:12 SMSU 2 5:50 Moore 3 yd run (Wenk kick) 10-71 4:30 WSU 2 2:21 Dewberry 3 yd run (Kinney kick) 7-65 3:22 WSU 2 0:00 Kinney 30 yd FG 9-80 1:53 WSU 3 7:39 Dewberry 2 yd run (Kinney kick) 14-72 7:15 WSU 3 3:43 Speer 40 pass from Nelson (Kinney kick) 6-81 2:18 SMSU 3 1:23 Moore 18 yd run (pass failed) 4-36 2:11 WSU 4 14:44 Kinney 38 yd FG 5-39 1:39 WSU 4 7:04 Melcher 16 pass from Nelson (Kinney kick) 10-75 5:19

Trailing 43-39, Nelson and Hertz connected for the second time on the game for the game-winning touchdown. Hertz won a jump ball in the front corner of the end zone for the winning score.

6 13 13 13 20 23 30 37 37 40 47

SMSU WSU 20 24 27-99 48-344 199 199 36-23-1 21-14-0 63-298 69-543 0-0 0-0 1-14 1-9 6-171 3-65 0-0 1-53 5-52.2 3-37.3 2-1 1-0 6-59 6-63 28:20 31:40 3 of 9 8 of 12 0 of 1 0 of 0 3-3 6-6 1-10 1-5

RUSHING: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 27-200, Curtis Dewberry 16-154, Ismal Karon 2-6, TEAM 2-(minus 6), Alex Nelson 1-(minus 10). Southwest Minnesota State-Gannon Moore 14-63, Tyler Peschong 10-25, Warren Matthews 3-11. PASSING: Winona State-Alex Nelson 21-14-0-199-2. Southwest Minnestoa State-Tyler Peschong 3623-1-199-0. RECEIVING: Winona State-Tyler Speer 4-94, Curtis Dewberry 3-20, Kyle Melcher 2-29, Jay Adams 2-22, Roy Polk 1-17, Sean Hertz 1-10, Rayon Simmons 1-7. Southwest Minnesota State-Tyler Erickson 7-68, Cody Condon 4-44, Britt Wickett 3-16, Warren Matthews 2-20, Anthony Dean 2-12, Gannon Moore 2-12, Tyler Tonderum 1-13, Adam Olson 1-9, Cal Kosminskas 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Ryan Williams 1-53. Southwest Minnesota State-none. FUMBLES: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 1-0. Southwest Minnesota State-Anthony Dean 1-1, Adam Olson 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-Matt Ulrich .5-2, Matt Kaderly .5-3. Southwest Minnesota State-Schollmeyer 1-10. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Ryan Williams 8-7-15, Chris Norgaard 4-5-9, Chad Cheek 5-2-7, Rashad Gayden 3-4-7, Ryan Gerts 0-6-6, Alex Coulter 0-5-5, Lucas Wolf 2-2-4, Kyle English 2-2-4, Matt Ulrich 0-4-4, Steven Liegel 2-0-2, Morgan Weaver 1-1-2, Tyler Kubler 1-1-2, Matt Splon 1-1-2, Colin McGuire 0-2-2, Lewis Johnson 0-2-2, Jeff Morgan 1-0-1, Alex Kautza 1-0-1, Anthony Resnick 1-0-1, Chichi Ojika 0-1-1, Matt Kaderly 0-1-1. Southweset Minnesota State-Breidall 5-6-11, Kersbergen 5-5-10, Reiff 3-5-8, Bunkers 6-1-7, Bobrowicz 4-2-6, Stupka 2-4-6, Smith 3-2-5, Levtzow 2-1-3, Pederson 2-0-2, Schollmeyer 2-0-2, Starr 1-1-2, Iversen 1-1-2, Anderson 1-0-1, Oliver 1-0-1, Kurka 0-1-1, Erickson 0-1-1.

1 16 7

2 7 7

3 6 14

4 17 15

Final 46 43

Record 6-4, 6-3 NSIC 5-5, 4-5 NSIC

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP WSU 1 13:13 Simmons 1 yd run (Kinney kick) 3-24 1:03 WSU 1 9:00 Simmons 1 yd run (Kinney kick) 5-50 2:10 Mary 1 7:33 Murray 1 yd run (Ryan kick) 7-80 1:22 WSU 1 5:26 Williams safety Mary 2 5:19 Steffan 12 pass from Bagnell (Ryan kick) 11-81 4:33 WSU 2 0:28 Hertz 10 pass from Nelson (Kinney kick) 12-80 4:51 Mary 3 9:51 Murray 3 yd run (Ryan kick) 6-81 1:46 Mary 3 7:48 Pope 33 pass from Bagnell (Ryan kick) 3-62 1:09 WSU 3 3:17 Simmons 26 yd run (Nelson pass failed) 11-75 4:25 Mary 4 14:15 Steffan 13 pass from Bagnell (Bagnell pass) 8-50 3:53 WSU 4 11:54 Simmons 25 yd run (Kinney kick) 6-80 2:15 WSU 4 6:45 Kinney 44 yd FG 12-42 4:41 Mary 4 2:28 Steffan 5 pass from Bagnell (Ryan kick) 9-79 4:11 WSU 4 0:51 Hertz 14 pass from Nelson (Kinney kick) 6-80 1:37 STATISTICAL SUMMARY FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS PASSING YARDS Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

7 14 14 16 16 23 23 23 29 29 36 39 39 46

0 0 7 7 14 14 21 28 28 36 36 36 43 43

WSU Mary 28 25 47-286 33-99 214 372 31-19-0 35-27-1 78-500 68-471 0-0 0-0 2-15 0-0 5-100 8-200 1-26 0-0 6-36.0 2-47.0 0-0 2-2 4-35 4-44 32:57 27:03 3 of 13 6 of 11 3 of 3 2 of 3 4-4 5-5 6-51 0-0

RUSHING: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 28-203, Chichi Ojika 7-55, Curtis Dewberry 8-22, Alex Nelson 3-6, TEAM 1-0. Mary-Josh Murray 23-132, Tyler Ryan 1-13, Evan Gross 1-3, TEAM 1-0, Craig Bagnell 7-(minus 49). PASSING: Winona State-Alex Nelson 31-19-0-214-2. Mary-Craig Bagnell 35-27-1-372-4. RECEIVING: Winona State-Sean Hertz 7-77, Jay Adams 7-52, Rayon Simmons 2-2, tyler Speer 1-42, Tim Ohlrich 1-21, Roy Polk 1-20. Mary-Tyler Steffan 8-100, Curtis Darrah 5-91, Bryan Sandy 4-64, Jared Wolf 2-37, Avan Leday 2-16, Brady Martin 2-14, Elby Pope 1-33, Nick Jolliffe 1-17, Jon Burke 1-1, Josh Murray 1-(minus 1). INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Chris Norgaard 1-26. Mary-none. FUMBLES: Winona State-none. Mary-Bryan Sandy 1-1, Craig Bagnell 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-Ryan Williams 1-11, Alex Coulter 1-11, Matt Ulrich 1-7, Rashad Gayden 1-9, Alex Kautza 1-12, Chad Cheek .5-0, Colin McGuire .5-1. Mary-none. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Ryan Williams 9-3-12, Lucas Wolf 7-3-10, Matt Splon 8-1-9, Steven Ligel 8-0-8, Alex Coulter 2-4-6, Ryan Gerts 2-4-6, Chad Cheek 1-2-3, Matt Ulrich 1-2-3, Pat Lazzara 1-2-3, Rashad Gayden 2-0-2, Maurice Waters 1-1-2, Kyle English 0-2-2, Alex Kautza 1-0-1, Mitch Lunder 0-1-1, Matt Kaderly 0-1-1, Aaron Anderson-Walker 0-1-1, Colin McGuire 0-1-1, Morgan Weaver 0-1-1, Larry Mbayu 0-1-1. Mary-Benton 6-10-16, English 4-8-12, Oyloe 2-5-7, Pittman 4-2-6, Richter 2-4-6, Burrough 5-0-5, Broome 2-3-5, Ingemansen 1-4-5, Wagner 3-1-4, Allen 2-2-4, Singer 2-2-4, Davis 2-2-4, Senger 0-3-3, Matthiesen 1-1-2, Gravely 1-1-2, Bankhead 0-2-2, Coleman 0-2-2, Leday 1-0-1, Tescher 1-0-1, McGowen 0-1-1, Nicholson 0-1-1.

68 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

2011 SEASON RECAP Winona State 27, Wayne State 24 Nov. 12, 2011 • Wayne, NE • Bob Cunningham Field WAYNE, NE – Rayon Simmons scored from one yard out with 24 seconds to play as Winona State closed out its regular season with a 27-24 victory over Wayne State. After Wayne State scored to take a 24-20 lead with 3:27 to play, Winona State marched down the field to set up the game-winning touchdown. Simmons’ score gave WSU its second consecutive gamewinning touchdown in the game’s last minute. Simmons ran for 187 yards on 37 carries as the Warriors rolled up 227 yards as a team on the ground. Simmons has run for 1,326 yards on the season, the fourth-highest single-season rushing total in WSU history. His 3,472 career yards are third on the Warrior charts. Winona State was 7-0 this season when Simmons rushed for 100 yards. Winona State jumped out to an early lead as Ryan Williams returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown on Wayne State’s opening possession. Thomas Kinney added a 29 yard field goal as the Warriors went up 10-0 midway through the first quarter. Wayne State scored with a minute to play in the first quarter before the teams traded second quarter field goals to give the Warriors a 13-10 advantage at halftime. Bryan Bradshaw found Jay Adams for a 20 yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter, putting WSU up 20-10. Wayne State responded with a pair of touchdowns to take a 24-20 lead and setting up the Warriors’ game-winning drive. Bradshaw completed 9-of-12 passes for 95 yards after replacing Alex Nelson who was 8-of-19 for 104 yards and a pair of interceptions. Adams led the Warriors with five catches for 66 yards and a score while Curtis Dewberry also made five catches. Williams led the Warrior defensive effort with nine tackles while Steven Liegel added eight. Liegel also recovered a Wayne State fumble. Larry Mbayu also picked off a Wildcat pass. Score by Quarters Winona State Wayne State

1 10 7

2 3 3

3 0 0

4 14 14

Final 27 24

Record 7-4, 7-3 NSIC 7-4, 6-4 NSIC

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP WSU 1 14:30 Williams 30 yd interception return (Kinney kick) WSU 1 6:41 Kinney 29 yd field goal 4-(-3) 1:18 WSC 1 1:01 Hawthorne 8 yd run (Martin kick) 6-37 1:56 WSU 2 13:49 Kinney 34 yd field goal 6-49 2:08 WSC 2 0:26 Martin 26 yd field goal 4-5 0:55 WSU 4 14:51 Adams 20 pass from Bradshaw (Kinney kick) 14-80 7:24 WSC 4 6:30 Blake 3 pass from Johnson (Martin kick) 12-91 3:56 WSC 4 3:27 Montgomery 46 pass from Johnson (Martin kick) 1-46 0:08 WSU 4 0:24 Simmons 1 yd run (Kinney kick) 11-64 2:56 STATISTICAL SUMMARY FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS PASSING YARDS Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

7 10 10 13 13 20 20 20 27

0 0 7 7 10 10 17 24 24

WSU AUG 23 15 49-227 34-131 199 218 33-17-2 33-15-2 82-426 67-349 0-0 0-0 3-1 2-(-5) 5-110 3-58 2-30 2-46 6-39.3 7-48.3 1-1 3-1 10-84 5-39 37:35 22:25 5 of 16 2 of 15 1 of 2 2 of 3 4-4 3-3 2-5 0-0

RUSHING: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 37-187, Curtis Dewberry 10-43, Bryan Bradshaw 1-11, TEAM 1-(minus 14). Wayne State-Hawthorne 26-140, Johnson 2-2, Most 5-0, TEAM 1-(minus 11). PASSING: Winona State-Alex Nelson 19-8-2-104-0, Bryan Bradshaw 12-9-0-95-1, Curtis Dewberry 2-0-0-0-0. Wayne State-Johnson 15-10-1-151-2, Most 18-5-1-67-0. RECEIVING: Winona State-Jay Adams 5-66, Curtis Dewberry 5-13, Roy Polk 2-60, Sean Hertz 2-21, Rayon Simmons 1-24, Ismal Karon 1-13, James Poliquin 1-2. Wayne State-Montgomery 8-133, Blake 4-52, Paulsen 1-16, Otten 1-11, Hawthorne 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Ryan Williams 1-30, Larry Mbayu 1-0. Wayne State-Melvin 1-35, Pribnow 1-11. FUMBLES: Winona State-Rayon Simmons 1-1. Wayne State-Hawthorne 2-0, Melvin 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-Matt Kaderly 1-2, Ryan Gerts 0.5-2, Kyle English 0.5-1. Wayne Statenone. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Ryan Williams 6-3-9, Steven Liegel 7-1-8, Rashad Gayden 4-1-5, Ryan Gerts 4-1-5, Lucas Wolf 4-0-4, Chad Cheek 3-0-3, Matt Kaderly 3-0-3, Matt Splon 2-1-3, Morgan Weaver 2-1-3, Kyle English 1-2-3, Alex Coulter 2-0-2, Jay Adams 1-0-1, Alex Nelson 1-0-1, Tyler Kubler 1-0-1, Anthony Resnick 0-1-1, Maurice Waters 0-1-1. Wayne State-Curry 7-4-11, Monzu 9-1-10, Pomajzl 6-3-9, Worthen 3-3-6, Pokorny 2-4-6, Melvin 4-1-5, Marquez 1-4-5, Daniel 4-0-4, Warren 4-04, Calhoun 4-0-4, Pribnow 2-2-4, Bazata 2-2-4, Leacraft 2-0-2, Baumert 2-0-2, Baker 1-0-1, Lewis 1-0-1, Johnson 0-1-1, McGill 0-1-1.

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2012 Winona State Opponents Minnesota, Crookston Golden Eagles Aug. 30 - 6 pm Winona, Minn.

Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Sept. 8 - 6 pm Duluth, Minn.

Northern State Wolves Sept. 15 - 4:30 pm Winona, Minn.

Quick Facts Name University of Minnesota, Crookston Location Crookston, Minn. Founded 1966 Enrollment 1,400 Nickname Golden Eagles Stadium Ed Widseth Field Capacity 2,000 Chancellor Dr. Charles Casey Athletic Director Stephanie Helgeson Athletic Phone 218-281-8414

Quick Facts Name University of Minnesota Duluth Location Duluth, Minn. Founded 1895 Enrollment 11,500 Nickname Bulldogs Stadium Malosky Stadium Capacity 4,500 Chancellor Dr. Lendley Black Athletic Director Bob Nielson Athletic Phone 218-726-8169

Quick Facts Name Northern State University Location Aberdeen, SD Founded 1901 Enrollment 3,000 Nickname Wolves Stadium Swisher Field Capacity 6,000 President Dr. James Smith Athletic Director Josh Moon Athletic Phone 605-626-3336

Coaching Information Head Coach Paul Miller Alma Mater (Year) Minnesota-Morris (1973) Record at School (Years) 0-0 (First) Overall Record 27-43 Record vs. WSU 0-0 Assistant Coaches Mark Dufner (LB), Ty Knott (DC), Sean Knox (DB), Jeff Cheek (OC), Andrew Higgins (OL), Richie Wessman (QB/WR), Walter Lunsford, Steve LeGrand Football Office Phone 218-281-8419

Coaching Information Head Coach Bob Nielson Alma Mater (Year) Wartburg College (1982) Record at School (Years) 90-24 (10) Overall Record (Years) 160-57-1 (20) Record vs. WSU Assistant Coaches Curt Wiese (OC), John Steger (DC), Peter Lue (OL), Tyler Yelk (ST), Trey Dill (DL), Jake Landry (WR), Andy Prevost (OLB) Football Office Phone

Coaching Information Head Coach Tom Dosch Alma Mater (Year) Dickinson State (1992) Record at School (Years) 7-15 (2) Overall Record (Years) 32-32 (6) Record vs. WSU 0-0 Assistant Coaches Mark Martin (OC), Jason Hoskins (DB), Mike Shafer (OL), Matt McLagan (DL), Maia Tupou (RB), Kurtis Dunbar (DB), Jordan Brown (TE), Kurt Holinka (OLB), Shane Clancy (WR) Football Office Phone 605-626-2007

Team Information 2011 Overall Record 2011 Conference Record Starters Returning (O/D/S) Starters Lost (O/D/S) Lettermen Returning Lettermen Lost

11-3 8-2 15 (8/6/1) 9 (3/5/1) 54 14

5-6 5-5 6/7/1 5/4/0 27 22

Media Information Football Contact Shawn Smith Phone 319-431-2545 E-Mail Address smithsd@umn.edu Fax Number 218-281-8430 Official Website www.goldeneaglesports.com

Media Information Football Contact Bob Nygaard Phone 218-726-8191 E-Mail Address bnygaard@d.umn.edu Fax Number 218-726-6529 Official Website www.umdbulldogs.com

Media Information Football Contact Jacque Scoby Phone 605-626-7748 E-Mail Address jacque.scoby@northern.edu Fax Number 605-626-2238 Official Website www.nsuwolvesathletics.com

Series Information WSU All-Time vs. UMC 11-0 First Meeting 1999 Last 10 Meetings WSU leads 10-0 Sawyer vs. UMC 11-0

Series Information WSU All-Time vs. UMD 10-31 First Meeting 1931 Last 10 Meetings UMD leads 6-4 Sawyer vs. UMD 5-7

Series Information WSU All-Time vs. NSU 20-16 First Meeting 1937 Last 10 Meetings WSU leads 10-0 Sawyer vs. NSU 12-3

Aug 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

1-10 0-10 6/6/1 5/5/0 30 14

2012 Schedule

at Winona State Concordia-St. Paul at Augustana Southwest Minnesota State at Bemidji State St. Cloud State at MSU Moorhead at Minot State Minnesota Duluth at Northern State Mary

Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

2012 Schedule at Southwest Minnesota State Winona State at Concordia-St. Paul Augustana at St. Cloud State MSU Moorhead at Minot State Bemidji State at Minnesota, Crookston Mary Northern State

Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

2012 Schedule

at Augustana Southwest Minnesota State at Winona State Concordia-St. Paul at MSU Moorhead Minot State at Bemidji State St. Cloud State at Mary Minnesota, Crookston at Minnesota Duluth

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

2012 Winona State Opponents

Mary Marauders Sept. 22 - 2:30 pm Bismarck, ND

Upper Iowa Peacocks Sept. 29 - 1 pm Fayette, Iowa

Sioux Falls Cougars Oct. 6 - 6 pm Winona, Minn.

Quick Facts Name University of Mary Location Bismarck, ND Founded 1959 Enrollment 2,800 Nickname Marauders Stadium Bismarck Community Bowl Capacity 7,000 President Fr. James Shea Athletic Director Roger Thomas Athletic Phone 701-355-8200

Quick Facts Name Upper Iowa University Location Fayette, Iowa Founded 1857 Enrollment 1,000 Nickname Peacocks Stadium Eischeid Stadium Capacity 3,500 President Dr. Alan Walker Athletic Director David Miller Athletic Phone 563-425-5700

Quick Facts Name University of Sioux Falls Location Sioux Falls, SD Founded 1883 Enrollment 1,576 Nickname Cougars Stadium Bob Young Field Capacity 6,500 President Mark Benedetto Athletic Director William Sanchez Athletic Phone 605-331-6791

Coaching Information Head Coach Myron Schulz Alma Mater (Year) Mary (1987) Record at School (Years) 93-48 (13) Overall Record (Years) 93-48 (13) Record vs. WSU 1-2 Assistant Coaches Andy Koteinicki (OC), John Kelling (DC), Tony Spencer (WR), Jeff Dockter (DL), Gary Cooper (ILB), Chuck Miesbauer (DB), Brad Vickroy (RB) Football Office Phone 701-355-8230

Coaching Information Head Coach Tom Shea Alma Mater Dakota State Record at School (Years) 5-17 (2) Overall Record (Years) 108-84-3 (19) Record vs. WSU 0-2 Assistant Coaches Orv Otten (DC), Brian Frana (OC), Jesse Montalto (QB), Dave Barclay (RB), Dan Lemke (DB), Ben Barkema (DL) Football Office Phone 563-425-5313

Team Information 2011 Overall Record 2011 Conference Record

5-6 4-6

Media Information Football Contact Brian Larson Phone 701-355-8354 E-Mail Address bslarson@umary.edu Fax Number 701-355-8302 Official Website www.goumary.com Series Information WSU All-Time vs. UM 2-1 First Meeting 2007 Last 10 Meetings WSU leads 2-1 Sawyer vs. UM 2-1 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

2012 Schedule at Concordia-St. Paul Augustana at Southwest Minnesota State Winona State at Minot State Bemidji State at St. Cloud State MSU Moorhead Northern State at Minnesota Duluth at Minnesota, Crookston

Team Information 2011 Overall Record 2011 Conference Record

3-8 2-8

Media Information Football Contact Howard Thompson Phone 563-425-5307 E-Mail Address thompsonh@uiu.edu Fax Number 563-425-5334 Official Website www.upperiowaathletics.com Series Information WSU All-Time vs. UIU 8-0 First Meeting 1968 Last 10 Meetings WSU leads 8-0 Sawyer vs. UIU 6-0 Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

2012 Schedule

at Bemidji State St. Cloud State at MSU Moorhead Minot State Winona State at Concordia-St. Paul Augustana at Southwest Minnesota State at Sioux Falls Wayne State at Minnesota State

Coaching Information Head Coach Jeff Stugart Alma Mater (Year) Azusa Pacific (1994) Record at School (Years) 18-5 (2) Overall Record (Years) 44-12 (4) Record vs. WSU 0-0 Assistant Coaches Robert Tucker (DB), Jon Anderson (DC), Ryan Grubb (OC), Casey Melle (OL), Jared Schwanz (DL), Isaiah Jackson (DL), Al Hansen (K), Brandon Anderson (LB) Casey Peters (RB), Dustan Hovorka (WR) Jon Eastman (TE), Rick Thomas (DB) Football Office Phone 605-331-6685 Team Information 2011 Overall Record 2011 Conference Record Starters Returning (O/D) Starters Lost (O/D) Lettermen Returning Lettermen Lost

6-5 0-0 16 (8/8) 6 (3/3) 58 26

Media Information Football Contact Dennis Gamble Phone 605-331-6695 E-Mail Address Dennis.Gamble@usiouxfalls.edu Fax Number 605-331-6792 Official Website www.usfcougars.com Series Information WSU All-Time vs. USF First Meeting Last 10 Meetings Sawyer vs. USF Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

1st meeting 2012 0-0 0-0

2012 Schedule

at St. Cloud State MSU Moorhead at Minot State Bemidji State Southwest Minnesota State at Winona State Concordia-St. Paul at Augustana Upper Iowa at Minnesota State Wayne State

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2012 Winona State Opponents Wayne State Wildcats Oct. 13 - 1 pm Wayne, Neb.

Minnesota State Mavericks Oct. 20 - 1 pm Winona, Minn.

Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs Oct. 27 - 4:30 pm Winona, Minn.

Quick Facts Name Wayne State College Location Wayne, Neb. Founded 1910 Enrollment 3,600 Nickname Wildcats Stadium Memorial Stadium Capacity 3,500 President Curt Frye Athletic Director Mike Powicki Athletic Phone 402-375-7520

Quick Facts Name Minnesota State University, Mankato Location Mankato, Minn. Founded 1868 Enrollment 15,036 Nickname Mavericks Stadium Blakeslee Stadium Capacity 7,000 President Dr. Richard Davenport Athletic Director Kevin Buisman Athletic Phone 507-389-6111

Quick Facts Name Southwest Minnesota State University Location Marshall, Minn. Founded 1967 Enrollment 3,200 Nickname Mustangs Stadium Regional Event Center Capacity 3,000 President Dr. Ronald Wood Athletic Director Chris Hmielewski Athletic Phone 507-537-7271

Coaching Information Head Coach Dan McLaughlin Alma Mater (Year) Bellevue College (1982) Record at School (Years) 46-33 (7) Overall Record (Years) 46-33 (7) Record vs. WSU 2-5 Assistant Coaches John McMenamin (OC), Alex Wood (DC), Scott McLaughlin (DL), Logan Masters (WR), Spencer Gray (DB), Brad Vonnahme (LB), Ryan McFadden (OL) Football Office Phone

Coaching Information Head Coach Todd Hoffner Alma Mater (Year) Valley City State (1989) Record at School (Years) 34-13 (4) Overall Record (Years) 80-42 (11) Record vs. WSU 3-1 Assistant Coaches Aaron Keen (OC), Joe Klanderman (DC), Brian Bell (DB), Mike Cunningham (OL), Ronald Planz (DL), David Hedges (TE/HB), Bryan Schmid (DE), Kevin Sanger (TB) Football Office Phone 507-389-1072

Coaching Information Head Coach Cory Sauter Alma Mater (Year) Minnesota (1997) Record at School (Years) 7-15 (2) Overall Record (Years) 7-15 (2) Record vs. WSU 0-2 Assistant Coaches Christian Guenther (DC), Jeremy Darveau (OL), Anthony Kerr (LB), Shane LaDage (TE) Travis Mokate (DL), Jay Smith (DE), Tim Woyan (WR), Evan Eastburn (RB) Football Office Phone 507-537-6324

Team Information 2011 Overall Record 2011 Conference Record Starters Returning (O/D) Starters Lost (O/D) Lettermen Returning Lettermen Lost

Team Information 2011 Overall Record 9-3 2011 Conference Record 8-2 (1) Starters Returning (O/D/S) 19 (8/10/1) Starters Lost (O/D/S) 5 (3/1/1) Lettermen Returning 43 Lettermen Lost 14

Team Information 2011 Overall Record 2011 Conference Record Starters Returning (O/D/S) Starters Lost (O/D/S) Lettermen Returning Lettermen Lost

Media Information Football Contact Scott Nelson Phone 507-995-6331 E-Mail Address scott.nelson@mnsu.edu Fax Number 507-389-1923 Official Website www.msumavericks.com

Media Information Football Contact Kelly Loft Phone 507-537-7177 E-Mail Address kelly.loft@smsu.edu Fax Number 507-537-6578 Official Website www.smsumustangs.com

Series Information WSU All-Time vs. MSU 17-32-4 First Meeting 1897 Last 10 Meetings MSU leads 2-8 Sawyer vs. MSU 1-3

Series Information WSU All-Time vs. SMSU 25-17 First Meeting 1970 Last 10 Meetings WSU leads 9-1 Sawyer vs. SMSU 14-2

7-4 7-3 7/8 4/3 37 14

Media Information Football Contact Mike Grosz Phone 402-375-7326 E-Mail Address migrosz1@wsc.edu Fax Number 402-375-7271 Official Website www.wscwildcats.com Series Information WSU All-Time vs. WSC 13-3 First Meeting 1994 Last 10 Meetings WSU leads 8-2 Sawyer vs. WSC 12-2 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

2012 Schedule at MSU Moorhead Minot State at Bemidji State St. Cloud State Augustana at Southwest Minnesota State Winona State at Concordia-St. Paul Minnesota State at Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls

Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

2012 Schedule

at Minot State Bemidji State at St. Cloud State MSU Moorhead Concordia-St. Paul at Augustana Southwest Minnesota State at Winona State at Wayne State Sioux Falls Upper Iowa

Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

3-8 3-7 10/6/1 1/5/0 44 15

2012 Schedule Minnesota Duluth at Northern State Mary at Minnesota, Crookston at Sioux Falls Wayne State at Minnesota State Upper Iowa at Winona State Concordia.-St. Paul Augustana

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

2012 Winona State Opponents Augustana Vikings Nov. 3 - 1 pm Sioux Falls, SD

Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears Nov. 10 - 1 pm Winona, Minn.

Quick Facts Name Augustna College Location Sioux Falls, SD Founded 1860 Enrollment 1,800 Nickname Vikings Stadium Kirkeby-Over Stadium Capacity 6,000 President Rob Oliver Athletic Director Bill Gross Athletic Phone 605-274-4311

Quick Facts Name Concordia University, St. Paul Location St. Paul, Minn. Founded 1893 Enrollment 2,702 Nickname Golden Bears Stadium Sea Foam Stadium Capacity 3,500 President Rev. Tom Ries Athletic Director Tom Rubbelke Athletic Phone 651-641-8854

Coaching Information Head Coach Mike Aldrich Alma Mater (Year) St. Olaf (1995) Record at School (Years) 17-7 (2) Overall Record (Years) 17-7 (2) Record vs. WSU 2-0 Assistant Coaches Steve Olinger (OC), Don Pierson (DL), Joe Evenson (OL), James Schrenk (LB), Tyler Schulte (WR), Eric Bergman (RB), Rachman Crable (DL), Lance Siebenahler (OL), Gerald Davis (OL) Football Office Phone 605-274-5538

Coaching Information Head Coach Ryan Williams Alma Mater (Year) North Dakota State (2001) Record at School (Years) 6-5 (1) Overall Record (Years) 6-5 (1) Record vs. WSU 0-1 Assistant Coaches Travis Johansen (DC), Derek Branch (OL), Sam Cummings (DL), Mike McHugh (TE/ RB), Mike LaBore (LB), DP Eyman (WR), Russell Gary (DB), Vince Almeda (DL), Mike Morris (LS), Zac Pfeffer, Jason Obarski Football Office Phone 651-603-6313

Team Information 2011 Overall Record 2011 Conference Record Starters Returning Starters Lost Lettermen Returning Lettermen Lost

Team Information 2011 Overall Record 2011 Conference Record Starters Returning (O/D/S) Starters Lost (O/D/S) Lettermen Returning Lettermen Lost

6-5 6-4 13 8 48 14

6-5 5-5 (T4) 16 (4/9/3) 11 (7/2/2) 43 20

Media Information Football Contact Tim Evans Phone 605-274-4335 E-Mail Address tim.evans@augie.edu Fax Number 605-274-5298 Official Website www.goaugie.com

Media Information Football Contact Josh Deer Phone 651-641-8893 E-Mail Address jdeer@csp.edu Fax Number 651-641-8767 Official Website www.cugoldenbears.com

Series Information WSU All-Time vs. AC 2-4 First Meeting 1973 Last 10 Meetings AC leads 2-4 Sawyer vs. AC 2-2

Series Information WSU All-Time vs. CU 12-2 First Meeting 1988 Last 10 Meetings WSU leads 8-2 Sawyer vs. CU 11-2

Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

2012 Schedule

Northern State at Mary Minnesota, Crookston at Minnesota Duluth at Wayne State at Sioux Falls Upper Iowa Sioux Falls at Concordia-St. Paul Winona State at Southwest Minnesota State

Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

2012 Schedule

Mary at Minnesota, Crookston Minnesota Duluth at Northern State at Minnesota State Upper Iowa at Sioux Falls Wayne State Augustana at Southwest Minnesota State at Winona State

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POSTSEASON APPEARANCES

Winona State 43, Missouri Western 41 3OT Mineral Water Bowl Dec. 3, 2000 • Excelsior Springs, MO • Roosevelt Field

North Dakota 42, Winona State 28 NCAA Division II Playoffs Nov. 17, 2001 • Grand Forks, ND • Alerus Center

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO – Winona State’s first postseason game as a NCAA Division II school was certainly one to remember. In a game that saw the Warriors come back from an early 14-0 hole and eventually play three overtimes, WSU beat Missouri Western 43-41 in the Mineral Water Bowl.

GRAND FORKS, ND – A year after making their first postseason appearance, Winona State advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the first time in school history in 2001. Winona State won ten games in a season for the first time in program history in 2001 and started a run that saw the team advance to the NCAA postseason five times in the next seven years.

Missouri Western scored a pair of touchdowns early to go up 14-0 midway through the second quarter. A 34 yard scoring pass from Andy Nett to Jeff Dobbertin got WSU on the board before the half. Winona State came out of the locker room for the start of the second half and immediately tied the game as Nick Jaeger intercepted a pass and returned it 35 yards for a score. The Warriors added a second Dobbertin touchdown reception midway through the third quarter to post a 21-14 lead. Missouri Western forced overtime with a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, setting up what would prove to be a marathon effort by both teams. Winona State scored on its first overtime possession, a three-yard run by Curtis Jepsen. Missouri Western answered with a touchdown and added another on their next possession, both coming courtesy of the arm of quarterback Kasey Waterman. The third overtime would finally produce a victor, with the Warriors capping a six play drive with an 11yard pass from Nett to Dobbertin. Three of Dobbertin’s five catches on the day went for touchdowns while gaining 128 receiving yards. The Warriors converted their two-point attempt to take a 43-35 lead. Missouri Western had one more chance to keep the game alive. They scored on an eight-yard run to pull within two, but couldn’t punch the conversion in, letting the Warriors finish their first postseason with a victory. Score by Quarters Winona State Missouri Western

1 0 7

2 7 7

3 14 0

4 OT1 OT2 OT3 0 7 7 8 7 7 7 6

Final 43 41

Record 9-3 8-4

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP MWS 1 13:15 Reed 1 yd run (Toms kick) 2-2 0:38 MWS 2 5:35 Evans 28 pass from Waterman (Toms kick) 7-76 3:23 WSU 2 2:06 Dobbertin 34 pass from Nett (Opgenorth kick) 7-56 3:29 WSU 3 14:35 Jaeger 35 yd interception return (Opgenorth kick) WSU 3 6:01 Dobbertin 53 pass from Walch (Opgenorth kick 4-71 1:59 MWS 4 4:00 Reed 2 yd run (Toms kick) 7-80 3:26 WSU OT1 Jepsen 3 yd run (Opgenorth kick) 6-25 MWS OT1 Evans 25 pass from Waterman (Toms kick) 1-25 MWS OT2 Finney 22 pass from Waterman (Toms kick) 2-25 WSU OT2 Walch 1 yd run (Opgenorth kick) 6-25 WSU OT3 Dobbertin 11 pass from Nett (Dobbertin pass good) 6-25 MWS OT3 Smith 8 yd run (Waterman pass failed) 3-25 STATISTICAL SUMMARY WSU MWS FIRST DOWNS 27 17 RUSHES-YARDS 67-275 29-119 PASSING YARDS 171 181 Passes Att-Comp-Int 23-11-2 30-16-1 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 90-446 59-300 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 1-1 3-1 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-89 4-82 Interception Returns-Yards 1-35 2-56 Punts (Number-Avg) 6-34.8 9-37.2 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 8-53 0-0 Possession Time 35:26 24:34 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-3 2-10

0 0 7 14 21 21 28 28 28 35 43 43

7 14 14 14 14 21 21 28 35 35 35 41

RUSHING: Winona State-Kevin Curtin 23-134, Curtis Jepsen 24-80, Ryan Walch 16-52, Andy Nett 4-9. Missouri Western-Mike Connaker 12-53, Matt Smith 7-47, Brandon Perry 5-10, Ryan Reed 3-6, Kasey Waterman 2-3. PASSING: Winona State-Andy Nett 22-10-2-118-2, Ryan Walch 1-1-0-53-1. Missouri Western-Kasey Waterman 30-16-1-181-3. RECEIVING: Winona State-Jeff Dobbertin 5-128, Curtis Jepsen 2-17, Ryan Walch 2-2, Adam Lilla 1-17, Brendon Braatz 1-7. Missouri Western-Jerris Evans 6-75, Sterlin Finney 4-50, Adam Ziesel 2-35, Ryan Reed 1-12, Matt Smith 1-7, Mike Connaker 1-4, Darwin Pitts 1-(minus 2). INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Nick Jaeger 1-35. Missouri Western-Chad Smith 1-46, Eric Walker 1-10. SACKS: Winona State-Derek Chance 1-3, Jon Bussewitz 0.5-3. Missouri Western-Josh Oyler 2-10. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Eric Ellestad 3-6-9, Travis Welch 6-2-8, Jake Tietje 4-4-8, Deric Sieck 4-3-7, Nick Jaeger 4-2-6, Davin Thompson 4-1-5, Derek Chance 3-2-5, Jon Bussewitz 2-3-5, Todd Batta 1-3-4, Paul Chabura 3-0-3, Steven Koehler 2-1-3, Ty Breitlow 2-1-3, Ned Welch 0-3-3, Andy Nett 2-0-2, Jon Tanner 1-1-2, Brent Thoen 1-1-2, John Stapleton 1-0-1, Matt Fevold 1-0-1, Jesse Isom 1-0-1, Chris Radke 0-1-1, Nick Brinkman 0-1-1. Missouri Western-Eric Walker 13-10-23, Dan Gray 7-6-13, Pierre Thomas 7-3-10, Eric McDowell 7-7-10, Mike Best 4-5-9, Josh Oyler 3-6-9, Josh Jean 7-1-8, Chad Smith 4-4-8, James Jack 5-1-6, Wes Smith 4-2-6, Trevor Frogge 3-3-6, Desmond Polk 4-1-5, Matt Smith 0-3-3, Tyreece Whyte 2-0-2, Lamaris Young 1-1-2, Jason Dawson 1-1-2, Derek Hart 1-0-1, Jon Oyler 1-0-1, Nic Richardson 1-0-1, James Smith 0-1-1, Rod Thompson 0-1-1.

The Warriors held their own against North Dakota, a perennial power, but ended up falling 42-28 to the eventual national champion. WSU went down 14-0 after the first quarter but a pair of second quarter scores made the halftime score 21-14 in favor of North Dakota. The Warriors got on the board thanks to a quarterback sneak by Bruce Carpenter and added a touchdown pass from Carpenter to Adam Lilla just before the half ended. Winona State scored again in the third quarter on a 64-yard pass from Carpenter to Lilla, but North Dakota added two touchdowns of their own to stretch their advantage to 35-21. Lilla ended the game with seven catches for 118 yards. He added another scoring catch in the game’s final seconds, a twoyard pass from Brian Wrobel. Score by Quarters Winona State North Dakota

1 0 14

2 14 7

3 7 14

4 7 7

Final 28 42

Record 10-2 11-1

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) UND 1 9:41 Kyvig 9 pass from Klosterman (Peterka kick) UND 1 3:22 Kyvig 2 pass from Klosterman (Peterka kick) WSU 2 13:41 Carpenter 1 yd run (Opgenorth kick) UND 2 3:26 Smith 19 pass from Klosterman (Peterka kick) WSU 2 0:21 Lilla 4 pass from Carpenter (Opgenorth kick) UND 3 5:35 Smith 16 pass from Klosterman (Peterka kick) WSU 3 4:17 Lilla 64 pass from Carpenter (Opgenorth kick) UND 3 2:49 Smith 39 pass from Klosterman (Peterka kick) UND 4 14:54 Smith 32 pass from Klosterman (Peterka kick) WSU 4 0:26 Lilla 2 pass from Wrobel (Opgenorth kick) STATISTICAL SUMMARY WSU FIRST DOWNS 18 RUSHES-YARDS 34-145 PASSING YARDS 195 Passes Att-Comp-Int 30-16-0 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 64-340 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-131 Interception Returns-Yards 1-35 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-45.6 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 Penalties-Yards 5-55 Possession Time 27:14 Third-Down Conversions 6 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-1

Plays-Yds 12-77 8-57 8-29 9-92 9-74 10-76 3-79 3-53 4-80 12-75

TOP 5:19 4:16 2:52 4:28 3:05 4:07 1:18 1:28 1:32 3:40

0 0 7 7 14 14 21 21 21 28

7 14 14 21 21 28 28 35 42 42

UND 28 40-170 338 32-27-1 72-508 0-0 4-60 0-0 2-42.5 1-1 11-81 32:46 5 of 9 1 of 2 1-2

RUSHING: Winona State-Curtis Jepsen 8-43, Brian Wrobel 3-31, Kevin Curtin 6-28, Ryan Walch 7-17, Eric Williams 3-17, Bruce Carpenter 7-9. North Dakota-Jed Perkerewicz 26-146, Kelby Klosterman 6-49, Blaise Larson 4-12, Dan Graf 1-(minus 2), A. Schwenzfeier 1-(minus 5), TEAM 2-(minus 30). PASSING: Winona State-Bruce Carpenter 26-14-0-173-2, Brian Wrobel 4-2-0-22-1. North DakotaKelby Klosterman 32-27-1-338-6. RECEIVING: Winona State-Adam Lilla 7-118, Chris Samp 5-74, Kevin Curtin 2-0, Brian Hynes 1-3, Alan Hartung 1-0. North Dakota-Luke Schleusner 7-60, Jesse Smith 6-132, Dan Graf 5-35, Jesse Ahlers 3-63, John Kyvig 3-14, Jed Perkerewicz 2-12, Chad Mustard 1-22. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Steven Koehler 1-35. Michigan Tech-none. SACKS: Winona State-Paul Chabura 1-1. North Dakota-Tom Irvin 1-2. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Deric Sieck 9-6-15, Jake Tietje 9-3-12, Nick Jaeger 6-4-10, Paul Chabura 6-3-9, Brent Thoen 7-1-8, Jesse Isom 6-2-8, Steven Koehler 5-3-8, Matt Wayne 2-3-5, Tyler Schmit 2-1-3, John Stapleton 2-0-2, Ned Welch 1-1-2, Jon Tanner 1-1-2, Jim Stanek 1-0-1, Mike Madsen 1-0-1, Chris Samp 1-0-1, Ty Breitlow 1-0-1, Mitchell Royer 0-1-1, Corey Larsen 0-1-1. North Dakota-Eric Schmidt 6-3-9, Mike O’Neil 6-2-8, Tom Irvin 3-3-6, Adam Stratton 3-3-6, Eric Halverson 3-2-5, Travis O’Neel 1-4-5, Craig Rindeau 4-0-4, Christofferson 4-0-4, D. Thornburg 3-1-4, Josh Kotelnicki 3-0-3, Ben Dixon 3-0-3, Caleb Johnson 2-1-3, Adam Dehnicke 1-2-3, Jeff Momerak 2-0-2, Ethan Marquis 0-2-2, A. Schwenzfeier 1-0-1, Kelby Klosterman 1-0-1, Josh Muro 1-0-1, Dan Graf 0-1-1, Casey Blue 0-1-1, Lee Smith 0-1-1, Troy Newhouse 0-1-1, Mac Schneider 0-1-1.

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

POSTSEASON APPEARANCES

Emporia State 34, Winona State 27 OT Mineral Water Bowl Dec. 7, 2002 • Excelsior Springs, MO • Roosevelt Field

Winona State 10, Emporia State 3 NCAA Division II Playoffs Nov. 22, 2003 • Winona, MN • Maxwell Field

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO – Winona State made its second trip to the Mineral Water Bowl in the span of three seasons and once again found themselves playing in an overtime contest. This time the Warriors came up just short, falling to Emporia State 34-27 despite a fourth quarter charge by the Warriors.

WINONA, MN – A season after Winona State and Emporia State met in the Mineral Water Bowl, the two teams did battle on the postseason’s biggest stage with the Warriors ending this matchup as the victor. Winona State earned the first NCAA postseason win in program history with a 10-3 victory over ESU. The win moved the Warriors into the NCAA Playoff second round for the first time in program history as well.

Winona State found itself down just 10-3 at the half but Emporia State began the third quarter with a pair of touchdowns to stretch its advantage to 24-3. That was when the Warriors took flight, scoring 24 unanswered points to hold a 27-24 lead midway through the fourth quarter. It was a trio of long passes that led the charge for Winona State, with quarterback Bruce Carpenter hitting Adam Lilla for a 42-yard touchdown late in the third quarter and then connected with Chris Samp (49 yards) and Jeff Dobbertin (54 yards) in the fourth quarter. Emporia State marched down the field to kick a 28 yard field goal with two seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game and force overtime. Once in the extra period Emporia State scored on a 10-yard run by Tyler Paul and the Warriors could not match, giving ESU a 34-27 victory. The Winona State offense completed just 17 of 40 passes on the day, but those 17 completions totaled 330 yards and three touchdowns with both Dobbertin and Samp gaining more than 100 yards in the contest. Score by Quarters Winona State Emporia State

1 0 7

2 3 3

3 7 14

4 17 3

OT 0 7

Final 27 34

Record 8-4 9-3

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP ESU 1 5:04 Paul 31 yd run (Gray kick) 9-93 4:05 ESU 2 14:44 Gray 38 yd FG 12-46 3:20 WSU 2 0:00 Opgenorth 21 yd FG 8-67 0:53 ESU 3 6:00 Johnson 4 yd run (Gray kick) 9-68 4:01 ESU 3 4:20 Paul 4 yd run (Gray kick) 3-11 1:28 WSU 3 2:07 Lilla 42 pass from Carpenter (Opgenorth kick) 5-54 2:13 WSU 4 12:50 Samp 49 pass from Carpenter (Opgenorth kick) 7-88 2:14 WSU 4 10:38 Dobbertin 54 pass from Carpenter (Opgenorth kick) 3-66 1:05 WSU 4 8:54 Opgenorth 36 yd FG 4-9 1:34 ESU 4 0:02 Gray 28 yd FG 12-66 2:42 ESU OT Paul 10 yd run (Gray kick) 4-25 STATISTICAL SUMMARY WSU ESU FIRST DOWNS 20 31 RUSHES-YARDS 32-67 52-287 PASSING YARDS 330 236 Passes Att-Comp-Int 41-17-0 45-22-2 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 73-397 97-523 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 3-12 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-83 1-13 Interception Returns-Yards 2-38 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 6-41.5 3-28.3 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 3-3 Penalties-Yards 3-27 10-104 Possession Time 24:48 35:12 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 1-10

0 0 3 3 3 10 17 24 27 27 27

7 10 10 17 24 24 24 24 24 27 34

RUSHING: Winona State-Kevin Curtin 15-59, Curtis Jepsen 12-30, Derrick Malone 2-9, Bruce Carpenter 2-(minus 9), Jeff Dobertin 0-6. Emporia State-Tyler Paul 40-224, Josh Sanders 6-40, Tad Hatfield 4-23, Ryan Johnson 2-0. PASSING: Winona State-Bruce Carpenter 40-17-0-330-3, Team 1-0-0-0-0. Emporia State-Tad Hatfield 44-22-2-236-0, Team 1-0-0-0-0. RECEIVING: Winona State-Jeff Dobbertin 6-110, Chris Samp 5-145, Adam Lilla 3-61, Alan Hartung 2-16, Kevin Curtin 1-(minus 2). Emporia State-Andre Day 11-112, Josh Sanders 4-30, Louis Lamb 3-32, Ryan Johnson 2-40, JJ Richard 2-22. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Luke Lokanc 1-38. Emporia State-none. SACKS: Winona State-none. Emporia State-Philip Mabion 1-10. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Luke Lokanc 5-8-13, Mike Madsen 5-5-10, Steven Koehler 5-5-10, Deric Sieck 3-6-9, Jim Stanek 3-6-9, Brent Thoen 2-5-7, Jake Tietje 2-5-7, Nathan Hall 2-4-6, Dustin Looman 2-4-6, Nick Jaeger 0-6-6, Ned Welch 1-4-5, Matt Wayne 1-2-3, Dave Cruz 1-0-1, Nick Brinkman 0-1-1, Curtis Jepsen 0-1-1. Emporia State-Dontaye McCoy 5-2-7, Charles Greer 3-3-6, Dusty Delaney 2-3-5, Josh Williams 2-3-5, Philip Mabion 2-3-5, Wes Bell 2-2-4, Neal Myers 0-4-4, Larry Randle 3-0-3, Luke Waller 2-1-3, Josh Oldfather 2-0-2, John Scott 1-1-2, Adam Melichar 1-1-2, Eddie Reynolds 0-2-2, Falco Grehl 0-2-2, Dan Miller 1-0-1, Tad Hatfield 1-0-1, Cal Gast 1-0-1, Brad Johnson 0-1-1.

Offense was in short supply on a cold, windy afternoon with temperatures barely inching over freezing. That didn’t stop over 3,000 fans from entering Maxwell Field as the Warriors hosted their first postseason game. Emporia State got on the board first, getting a field goal in the first quarter to take a quick 3-0 lead. That was the last time they would put points on the scoreboard, as the Warrior defense remained stout all game. Winona State scored on back-to-back possessions in the third quarter. Brian Wrobel hit Chris Samp for a 34-yard touchdown with Steve Opgenorth following the next time WSU had the ball with a 22yard field goal that put WSU up by its final 10-3 margin of victory. Emporia State had four chances to score in the fourth quarter but threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in that span, with the Warrior defense shutting down any ESU attempt to get back in the game. Not only was the 10-3 win a milestone victory for the WSU program, the game saw a milestone reached by Samp. Samp’s touchdown catch during the third quarter made him Winona State’s all-time leader in the category, scoring for the 30th time in his career. The receiver would leave Winona State a season later with 53 touchdown catches, a record that still stands. Score by Quarters Emporia State Winona State

1 3 0

2 0 0

3 0 10

4 0 0

Final 3 10

Record 9-3 11-1

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) ESU 1 11:42 Gray 33 yd FG WSU 3 12:59 Samp 34 pass from Wrobel (Opgenorth kick) WSU 3 7:37 Opgenorth 22 yd FG STATISTICAL SUMMARY ESU FIRST DOWNS 16 RUSHES-YARDS 41-126 PASSING YARDS 157 Passes Att-Comp-Int 27-15-2 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 68-283 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 4-10 Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-21 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-28.4 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 Penalties-Yards 4-40 Possession Time 33:35 Thrid-Down Conversions 5 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 3 Red Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-20

Plays-Yds 9-64 4-55 7-16

TOP 3:18 1:51 2:57

3 0 3 7 3 10

WSU 11 32-59 140 23-9-0 55-199 0-0 3-28 2-46 2-23 9-30.6 2-0 6-37 26:25 3 of 13 0 of 0 1-1 1-6

RUSHING: Emporia State-Tyler Paul 31-107, Rashem Sharpe 4-28, Clete Frazell 1-4, Ryan Hulings 1-2, Tad Hatfield 3-(minus 5), TEAM 1-(minus 10). Winona State-Kevin Curtin 14-51, Curtis Jepsen 9-32, Dave Cruz 1-7, TEAM 1-0, Brian Wrobel 7-(minus 31). PASSING: Emporia State-tad Hatfield 27-15-2-157-0. Winona State-Brian Wrobel 23-9-0-140-1. RECEIVING: Emporia State-Ryan Haulings 4-26, Tony Jackson 3-42, Tyler Paul 3-23, JJ Richard 2-23, Louis Lamb 1-16, Andre Day 1-16, Clete Frazell 1-11. Winona State-Alan Hartung 4-56, Chris Samp 3-55, Curtis Jepsen 1-23, Brian Hynes 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: Emporia State-none. Winona State-Luke Lokanc 1-23, Mike Madsen 1-0. SACKS: Emporia State-Josh Williams 2-13, Falco Grehl 1-7. Winona State-Ty Breitlow 1-6. TACKLES (UA-A): Emporia State-Philip Mabion 6-4-10, Justin Kohlmeier 2-8-10, Brad Johnson 4-37, Josh Williams 3-4-7, Eddie Reynolds 2-5-7, Cal Gast 0-7-7, Brandon Stribling 1-3-4, Falco Grehl 2-13, John Scott 2-0-2, Scott Schoenfled 1-1-2, Andrew Jeffries 0-2-2, Clete Frazell 1-0-1, Adam Melichar 1-0-1, Josh Oldfather 0-1-1, Dan Miller 0-1-1. Winona State-Deric Sieck 5-9-14, Steven Koehler 6-4-10, Brent Thoen 4-6-10, Luke Lokanc 3-7-10, Ty Breitlow 4-3-7, Nathan Hall 3-4-7, Nick Jaeger 2-5-7, Ben Turnquist 2-4-6, Mike Madsen 1-5-6, Colin Charlson 2-2-4, Dan Clark 1-1-2, Jim Stanek 1-1-2, Matt Wayne 1-1-2, Matt Meline 1-0-1, Ryan Eversman 1-0-1, Dan Lundin 1-0-1.

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POSTSEASON APPEARANCES

North Dakota 36, Winona State 29 NCAA Division II Playoff Quarterfinals Nov. 29, 2003 • Grand Forks, ND • Alerus Center

Grand Valley State 16, Winona State 13 NCAA Division II Playoffs Nov. 13, 2004 • Winona, MN • Maxwell Field

GRAND FORKS, ND – After beating Emporia State a week earlier to advance to the second round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the first time in program history, Winona State ran into powerhouse North Dakota. UND would eventually advance to the national championship game, but not before they were given all they could handle by the Warriors.

WINONA, MN – Making their third consecutive NCAA Division II Playoff appearance, Winona State hosted defending national champion Grand Valley State in the opening round, the second consecutive year the Warriors had opened the postseason at home.

The final score was 36-29 in favor of North Dakota, but the Warriors completely dominated the game’s second half before UND found a way to score with seconds remaining in the contest. At halftime it certainly did not look like a game that would go down to the wire, with North Dakota holding a 28-7 lead after scoring four touchdowns in the span of 11 minutes in the second quarter. As much as UND had dominated the first half, the second would belong completely to the Warriors. Brian Wrobel scored on a two-yard touchdown run in the third and Steve Opgenorth kicked a 40-yard field goal to bring the Warriors to within 11, 28-17. An 11-yard pass from Wrobel to Alan Hartung made the score 28-23 as the fourth quarter got underway. Another touchdown, this one a 19-yard pass from Bounthavy Khamratthanome to Chris Samp gave Winona State a 29-28 lead with 1:52 remaining in the contest. The Warriors had come all the way back and were on the verge of knocking off North Dakota.

Grand Valley State was the only team to put points on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter, getting a nine-yard scoring run with just under 10 minutes to play in the game, giving themselves a 16-13 advantage. Winona State attempted to make another late charge but could not punch the ball into the end zone.

UND marched down the field to score on a one-yard run by Adam Roland with just 24 seconds remaining. A two-point conversion put North Dakota up 36-29 and completed a rally of their own.

Samp ended the game with seven catches for 134 yards while Brian Hynes made four grabs for 130 yards. The contest was the last of Samp’s Winona State, bringing to a close a remarkable run of success highlighted by brilliant postseason play. In five postseason games during his career Samp made 31 receptions for 547 yards and four touchdowns. He reached 100 yards receiving on three different occasions in the postseason as well.

Score by Quarters Winona State North Dakota

Score by Quarters Grand Valley State Winona State

1 0 0

2 7 28

3 10 0

4 12 8

Final 29 36

Record 11-2 11-1

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP UND 2 14:13 Johnson 9 pass from Wilson (Glas kick) 7-52 3:18 UND 2 10:53 Lueck 73 yd punt return (Glas kick) WSU 2 6:35 Jepsen 1 yd run (Opgenorth kick) 9-80 4:18 UND 2 3:21 Roland 8 yd run (Glas kick) 7-80 3:22 UND 2 2:00 Stattelman 19 pass from Wilson (Glas kick) 3-29 1:13 WSU 3 6:00 Wrobel 2 yd run (Opgenorth kick) 6-22 2:37 WSU 3 2:25 Opgenorth 40 yd FG 7-42 1:56 WSU 4 14:18 Hartung 11 pass from Wrobel (pass failed) 4-43 0:43 WSU 4 1:52 Samp 19 pass from Khamratthanome (rush failed) 10-66 4:20 UND 4 0:24 Roland 1 yd run (Stattelman pass from Bowenkamp) 5-80 1:28 STATISTICAL SUMMARY WSU MWS FIRST DOWNS 23 18 RUSHES-YARDS 32-84 34-97 PASSING YARDS 322 268 Passes Att-Comp-Int 38-25-2 31-20-2 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 70-406 65-365 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 3-16 4-126 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-82 2-55 Interception Returns-Yards 2-56 2-6 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-45.4 6-37.8 Fumbles-Lost 4-3 3-1 Penalties-Yards 5-41 8-70 Possession Time 30:10 29:50 Thrid-Down Conversions 2 of 10 5 of 11 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 0 Red Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 4-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-13 2-12

0 0 7 7 7 14 17 23 29 29

7 14 14 21 28 28 28 28 28 36

RUSHING: Winona State-Dave Cruz 8-44, Kevin Curtin 6-16, Brian Wrobel 9-13, Brian Hynes 1-7, Curtis Jepsen 8-4. North Dakota-Adam Roland 24-64, Brandon Strouth 4-54, Jon Bowenkamp 2-(minus 7), Joe Wilson 4-(minus 14). PASSING: Winona State-Brian Wrobel 37-24-2-303-1, Khamratthanome 1-1-0-19-1. North DakotaJoe Wilson 26-17-1-184-2, John Bowenkamp 5-3-1-84-0. RECEIVING: Winona State-Chris Samp 11-140, Brian Hynes 6-95, Alan Hartung 4-47, Curtis Jepsen 3-29, Dave Cruz 1-11. North Dakota-Stattelman 12-125, Jesse Ahlers 3-32, Caleb Johnson 2-78, Travis Lueck 2-14, Trevor Mielke 1-19. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Luke Lokanc 2-56. North Dakota-Adam Stratton 1-0, Digger Anderson 1-6. SACKS: Winona State-Mike Madsen 1-7, Ty Breitlow 1-6. North Dakota-Shane Duchscher 1-7, Tony Hermes 1-5. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Brent Thoen 7-0-7, Nick Jaeger 6-0-6, Mike Madsen 5-1-6, Luke Lokanc 5-0-5, Ty Breitlow 5-0-5, Deric Sieck 4-1-5, Steven Koehler 4-0-4, Colin Charlson 4-0-4, Jim Stanek 3-0-3, Ray Johnson 2-0-2, Ben Turnquist 2-0-2, Jay Fogelson 2-0-2, Matt Meline 1-0-1, Matt Wayne 1-0-1, Khamratthanome 1-0-1, Aaron Hutchingon 1-0-1. North Dakota-Digger Anderson 8-311, Hoffschneider 8-0-8, Ryan Manke 4-1-5, Danny Gagner 4-1-5, Caleb Johnson 4-0-4, Ullsperger 3-14, Tyler Dahlen 3-0-3, Adam Stratton 3-0-3, Tony Hermes 3-0-3, Josh Brandsted 2-1-3, Jake Nordick 2-0-2, Shane Duchscher 2-0-2, Jeff Momerak 1-0-1, Jason Peterson 1-0-1, Sam Schmitz 1-0-1, Tom DeSautel 1-0-1, Matt Nelson 1-0-1, Troy Newhouse 1-0-1, Eric Halstenson 0-1-1, Stattelman 0-1-1, Steve Brennan 0-1-1.

Grand Valley State struck first, getting three first half field goals to take a 9-0 lead into the locker room at the half. Winona State quickly erased their deficit in the third quarter, with quarterback Ryan Eversman finding Chris Samp for an 18-yard touchdown. The Warriors score again in the quarter on a two-yard run by Alex Wiese to move the score to 13-9 and give WSU its first lead of the ballgame.

1 3 0

2 6 0

3 0 13

4 7 0

Final 16 13

Record 9-2 10-2

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) GV 1 8:59 Greene 35 yd FG GV 2 8:34 Greene 37 yd FG GV 2 0:08 Greene 24 yd FG WSU 3 8:07 Samp 18 pass from Eversman (Kraus kick) WSU 3 2:45 Wiese 2 yd run (pass failed) GV 4 9:43 Finnerty 9 yd run (Greene kick) STATISTICAL SUMMARY GV FIRST DOWNS 11 RUSHES-YARDS 44-135 PASSING YARDS 112 Passes Att-Comp-Int 21-10-0 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 65-247 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 4-22 Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-69 Interception Returns-Yards 2-31 Punts (Number-Avg) 9-31.7 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 Penalties-Yards 16-95 Possession Time 32:38 Thrid-Down Conversions 3 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 Red Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-19

Plays-Yds 7-6 6-31 6-21 3-47 7-79 10-59

TOP 1:52 3 1:45 6 1:31 9 0:58 9 2:51 9 5:01 16

0 0 0 7 13 13

WSU 18 30-13 296 35-17-2 65-309 0-0 3-9 2-30 0-0 7-33.1 1-0 5-40 27:22 4 of 13 0 of 2 2-3 2-7

RUSHING: Grand Valley State-Tennessee 23-100, Finnerty 16-40, Garris 2-1, Langston 3-(minus 6). Winona State-Khamratthanome 6-19, Alex Wiese 5-17, Derek Malone 7-4, Dave Cruz 6-0, TEAM 1-(minus 1), Pat Hurley 1-(minus 8), Ryan Eversman 4-(minus 18). PASSING: Grand Valley State-Finnerty 20-10-0-112-0. Team 1-0-0-0-0. Winona State-Ryan Eversman 35-17-2-296-1 RECEIVING: Grand Valley State-Collins 5-87, Langston 4-28, Finnerty 1-(minus 3). Winona StateChris Samp 7-134, Brian Hynes 4-130, Dave Cruz 2-9, Lee Cunningham 1-9, Scott Peters 1-7, Jeff Ellestad 1-4, Khamratthanome 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: Grand Valley State-Hawkins 1-29, Steinbech 1-2. Winona State-none. SACKS (UA-A): Grand Valley State-Hein 1.5-7, McFadden 1-8, Marshall 1-4, Spencer 0.5-0. Winona State-Fogelson 2-7. TACKLES (UA-A): Grand Valley State-Adams 7-6-13, McFadden 6-2-8, Boone 6-2-8, Steinbech 5-38, Spencer 1-6-7, Ballard 4-2-6, Hawkins 4-2-6, Bryant 3-2-5, Hein 3-2-5, Marshall 3-1-4, Phillips 2-1-3, Langston 1-1-2, Ryan 1-0-1, Hukill 1-0-1, Roland 0-1-1. Winona State-Jay Fogelson 7-6-13, Jim Stanek 8-2-10, Luke Lokanc 6-4-10, Shawn Cunningham 5-2-7, Ben Turnquist 4-3-7, Dane Clark 6-0-6, Jacob Hoop 5-1-6, Colin Charlson 1-5-6, Roy Kratt 3-2-5, Eric Miller 4-0-4, Matt Meline 2-1-3, Brendan Meany 2-1-3, John Tackmann 2-0-2, Alex Wiese 1-0-1, Donte Pettis 1-0-1, Nate Daniels 1-0-1, Aaron Hutchinson 0-1-1.

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

POSTSEASON APPEARANCES

North Dakota 42, Winona State 0 NCAA Division II Playoffs Nov. 18, 2006 • Grand Forks, ND • Alerus Center

North Dakota 44, Winona State 2 NCAA Division II Playoffs Nov. 17, 2007 • Grand Forks, ND • Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS, ND – After missing the postseason by a whisker the season before, Winona State returned to the playoffs in 2006, earning a opening round matchup with North Dakota. UND employed a pounding rushing attack while beating WSU 42-0.

GRAND FORKS, ND – The Warriors drew North Dakota in the opening round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season. It was a balanced offensive team the Warriors faced, with UND gaining 298 yards on the ground and 232 through the air in the 44-2 North Dakota victory.

Ryan Chappell was the hammer for North Daktoa, rushing for 236 yards and scoring five touchdowns on the ground. He reached the end zone four times in the first half and three times in the second quarter alone, putting UND up early. In all, North Dakota rushed for 404 yards on the game.

Winona State had won ten games in the regular season, reaching the double-digit victory mark for the fourth time in the last seven years. In the seven year period from 2001-2007, Winona State posted 66-18 record while making the NCAA Division II Playoffs five times.

Score by Quarters Winona State North Dakota

North Dakota had a 20-0 lead in the second quarter when the Warriors scored what would be their only points of the game on a safety. UND added a trio of rushing touchdowns in the second half to put away the victory.

1 0 7

2 0 21

3 0 7

4 0 7

Final 0 42

Record 9-3 10-1

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) UND 1 8:50 Chappell 23 yd run (Hellevang kick) UND 2 13:18 Chappell 3 yd run (Hellevang kick) UND 2 6:16 Chappell 21 yd run (Hellevang kick) UND 2 1:13 Chappell 8 yd run (Hellevang kick) UND 3 13:43 Chappell 64 yd run (Hellevang kick) UND 4 14:07 Beatty 19 yd run (Hellevang kick) STATISTICAL SUMMARY WSU FIRST DOWNS 9 RUSHES-YARDS 27-17 PASSING YARDS 103 Passes Att-Comp-Int 33-12-0 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 60-120 Fumble Returns-Yards 1-3 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-110 Interception Returns-Yards 1-8 Punts (Number-Avg) 8-37.5 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 Penalties-Yards 6-45 Possession Time 29:36 Thrid-Down Conversions 2 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-8

Plays-Yds 2-79 5-43 6-69 10-68 2-71 6-72

TOP 0:27 2:03 3:05 2:03 1:10 2:16

0 0 0 0 0 0

7 14 21 28 35 42

UND 29 41-404 190 29-19-1 70-594 0-0 3-25 1-5 0-0 2-30.0 2-2 11-105 29:17 3 of 7 0 of 0 4-38

RUSHING: Winona State-Darren Davis 7-37, Alex Wiese 8-22, Andy Verbancouer 2-5, Carey Rottman 3-(minus 2), Ellis Minor 1-(minus 6), Randy Spring 1-(minus 7), Mike Trotter 5-(minus 32). North Dakota-Ryan Chappell 16-236, Chris Beatty 6-80, Brandon Brady 7-33, Danny Freund 5-29, Reed Manke 2-22, Andrew Sorbo 1-4, Brandon Strouth 2-3, TEAM 2-(minus 3). PASSING: Winona State-Mike Trotter 31-11-0-98-0. Aaron Boettcher 1-1-0-5-0, Darren Davis 1-0-00-0. North Dakota-Reed Manke 18-15-1-130-0, Chris Belmore 7-3-0-48-0, Danny Freund 4-1-0-12-0. RECEIVING: Winona State-Jeff Ellestad 3-56, Carey Rottman 2-15, Todd Burkoth 2-12, Scott Peters 1-8, Nate Skala 1-5, Justin Morland 1-3, Alex Wiese 1-2, Mike Trotter 1-2. North Dakota-Martin Tatom 4-56, Brady Trenbeath 3-32, Weston Dressler 3-15, Blair Grover 2-26, Lee Groeschl 2-13, Troy Ott 1-20, T. Loegering 1-12, Brandon Strouth 1-9, T. Christensen 1-6, Ryan Chappell 1-1. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Marcus LaBadie 1-8. North Dakota-none. SACKS (UA-A): Winona State-Colin Charlson 1-8. North Dakota-Bobby Stroup 3-34, Nathan Wayne 1-4. TACKLES: Winona State-John Tackmann 8-3-11, Tyler Perkette 6-1-7, Kenzie Yewman 6-0-6, Eric Miller 3-1-4, Marcus Labadie 3-1-4, Colin Charlson 3-0-3, Dane Clark 3-0-3, Tony Hill 3-0-3, Justin Jensen 3-0-3, Craig Martindale 2-1-3, Dan Link 2-0-2, Ken King 2-0-2, Kevin Michaelis 2-0-2, Ryan Rothwell 1-1-2, Dave Braun 1-1-2, Brent Yule 0-2-2, Eric Boehm 1-0-1, Scott Sherman 1-0-1, Peter Schiltz 1-0-1, Matt Finch 1-0-1, Tazarron Landry 1-0-1, Alex White 0-1-1, Billy Link 0-1-1, Darren Davis 0-1-1. North Dakota-Adam Wolff 6-0-6, Bobby Stroup 4-2-6, Robbie Meek 3-2-5, D. Alexander 4-0-4, Jared Enger 3-0-3, Nathan Wayne 3-0-3, Tom DeSautel 3-0-3, Alex Cadwell 3-0-3, Rory Manke 3-0-3, Andy White 2-0-2, Matt Bodoh 2-0-2, Babington-Johnson 1-1-2, Drake Otto 1-0-1, Blair Grover 1-0-1, Brandon Brady 1-0-1, Brian Troen 1-0-1, Sam Schmitz 1-0-1, M. Greenwood 1-0-1, Tyler Morrow 0-1-1, Anthony Longe 0-1-1, Andy Miller 0-1-1.

Warrior quarterback Drew Aber threw for 208 yards with Scott Peters making seven receptions and Tyree Burks hauling in five catches. Score by Quarters Winona State North Dakota

1 0 10

2 2 10

3 0 7

4 0 17

Final 2 44

Record 10-2 10-1

SCORING SUMMARY Team Qtr Time Scoring Play (PAT) Plays-Yds TOP UND 1 9:31 Chappell 8 yd run (Hellevang kick) 5-65 1:15 UND 1 3:20 Hellevang 41 yd FG 8-46 3:36 UND 2 11:06 Hellevang 19 yd FG 9-69 4:36 UND 2 6:46 Chappell 17 yd run (Hellevang kick) 5-65 2:20 WSU 2 2:53 Team safety UND 3 5:28 Dressler 4 yd run (Hellevang kick) 11-80 4:31 UND 4 14:47 Hellevang 24 yd FG 10-73 3:13 UND 4 8:42 Freund 5 yd run (Hellevang kick) 9-60 5:18 UND 4 0:47 Battle 1 yd run (Hellevang kick) 8-49 3:32 STATISTICAL SUMMARY WSU UND FIRST DOWNS 15 30 RUSHES-YARDS 22-28 49-298 PASSING YARDS 208 232 Passes Att-Comp-Int 41-19-1 28-19-1 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS 63-236 77-530 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 3-20 Kickoff Returns-Yards 10-174 1-15 Interception Returns-Yards 1-19 1-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 7-31.3 1-52.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 5-38 7-70 Possession Time 23:04 35:35 Thrid-Down Conversions 6 of 16 7 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 0 of 2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-3 0-0

0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2

7 10 13 20 20 27 30 37 44

RUSHING: Winona State-Alex Wiese 13-17, Andrew Verbancouer 3-5, Carey Rottman 2-2, Randy Spring 1-2, Drew Aber 3-2. North Dakota-Ryan Chappell 19-176, Steven Battle 19-80, Danny Freund 6-28, Jake Caufield 1-5, Weston Dressler 1-4, Jake Landry 1-3, Josh Murray 2-2. PASSING: Winona State-Drew Aber 41-19-1-208-0. North Dakota-Danny Freund 26-18-1-221-0, Jake Landry 2-1-0-11-0. RECEIVING: Winona State-Scott Peters 7-64, Tyree Burks 5-74, Scott Sherman 3-42, Alex Wiese 3-19, Drew Alexander 1-9. North Dakota-Brady Trenbeath 6-98, Weston Dressler 4-36, Ryan Chappell 3-45, Jake Caufield 2-21, Andrew Sorbo 2-19, Marcus Tibesar 2-13. INTERCEPTIONS: Winona State-Craig Martindale 1-19. North Dakota- Drake Otto 1-0. FUMBLES: Winona State-Randy Spring 1-0, Drew Aber 1-0. North Dakota-Ryan Chappell 2-0. SACKS: Winona State-Cody Dummer 1-3. North Dakota-none. TACKLES (UA-A): Winona State-Cody Dummer 7-1-8, Tyler Perkette 4-4-8, Craig Martindale 6-06, Dave Braun 4-1-5, Shawn Cunningham 4-1-5, Marcus LaBadie 4-1-5, Kevin Michaelis 4-0-4, Tim Ainsworth 3-0-3, Brent Yule 3-0-3, Ryan Rothwell 3-0-3, Alexander White 2-0-2, Ryan Jirgl 2-0-2, Elliot Gaulke 2-0-2, Justin Jensen 2-0-2, Tony Hill 1-1-2, Chauncy Charlson 1-0-1, Scott Sherman 1-0-1, Eric Boehm 1-0-1, Jared Stahlecker 1-0-1, Anthony Buckner 1-0-1, Carey Rottman 1-0-1, Alex Wiese 0-1-1. North Dakota-Rory Manke 5-0-5, Kris Ankenbauer 4-0-4, Noah Dombrovski 3-0-3, Ryan Kasowski 3-0-3, Tyson Heiser 3-0-3, Nathan Wayne 3-0-3, Brett Holinka 2-1-3, Alex Cadwell 2-1-3, J. Schwenzfeier 2-1-3, Robbie Meek 1-2-3, Matt Bodoh 2-0-2, Tyson Giles 2-0-2, Andy Miller 2-0-2, Drake Otto 1-1-2, Jeff Tescher 1-0-1, Curtis Dublanko 1-0-1, Nick Nolte 1-0-1, Ryan Pollow 1-0-1, Bobby Stroup 1-0-1, Jeff Richter 1-0-1, Ward DeMontigny 1-0-1, Brian Troen 1-0-1, D. Alexander 1-0-1, Alex Nicholas 0-1-1, B. Hellevang 0-1-1.

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WINONA STATE RUSHING RECORDS

Rushing Yards Career Rk Name 1. Kevin Curtin 2. Dave Ludy 3. Rayon Simmons 4. Alex Wiese 5. Dan Thill 6. Mark Ballwanz 7. Matt Brandt 8. Ryan Walch 9. Curtis Jepsen 10. Carson Walch 11. Randy Spring 12. Pat Bowland 13. Travis Walch 14. Larry Wright 15. Reggie Jackson 16. Derek Malone 17. Tim Anderson 18. Dave Voss 19. David Cruz 20. Trevor Narum

Seasons 2000-03 1991-94 2009 - 2004-07 1971-74 1981-84 1993-96 1998-01 2000-03 1996-99 2005-08 1966-69 1994-97 1975-77 1981-83 2002-05 1986-88 1975-77 2001-04 1996-99

Yards 3,864 3,544 3,472 3,012 2,383 2,377 2,366 1,898 1,886 1,759 1,720 1,710 1,673 1,632 1,551 1,410 1,306 1,251 1,237 1,092

Season Rk Name 1. Dave Ludy 2. Matt Brandt 3. Alex Wiese 4. Rayon Simmons 5. Rayon Simmons 6. Travis Walch 7. Randy Spring 8. Mark Ballwanz 9. Dave Ludy 10. Kevin Curtin 11. Kevin Curtin 12. Dan Thill 13. Kevin Curtin 14. Rayon Simmons 15. Kevin Curtin 16. Carson Walch 17. Reggie Jackson 18. Dan Thill 19. Ryan Walch 20. Dave Ludy

Season 1994 1996 2007 2011 2010 1997 2008 1984 1993 2002 2001 1973 2003 2009 2000 1999 1983 1974 1999 1992

Yards 1,553 1,461 1,458 1,326 1,252 1,103 1,086 1,084 1,075 1,059 1,028 930 917 894 860 852 837 759 747 738

Rushing Attempts Career Rk Name 1. Dave Ludy 2. Kevin Curtin 3. Rayon Simmons 4. Dan Thill 5. Mark Ballwanz 6. Alex Wiese 7. Curtis Jepsen 8. Matt Brandt 9. Reggie Johnson 10. Ryan Walch 11. Carson Walch 12. Randy Spring 13. Derek Malone 14. Troy Haines 15. Travis Walch 16. Pat Boland 17. Ron Fuglestad 18. David Cruz 19. Carey Rottman 20. Trevor Narum

Seasons 1991-94 2000-03 2009 - 1971-74 1981-84 2004-07 2000-03 1993-96 1981-83 1998-01 1996-99 2005-08 2002-05 1987-88 1994-97 1966-68 1967-70 2001-04 2005-08 1996-99

No. 709 638 571 570 547 525 450 425 376 365 330 310 297 284 278 257 249 224 208 201

120 Yard Rushing Games Rk Name Yards 1. Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Wayne State 313 2. Matt Brandt, 1996 vs. Minnesota Morris 281 3. Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Moorhead State 240 4. Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Southwest State 225 5. Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Minnesota Morris 223 6. Pete Brown, 1988 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 221 7. Ryan Walch, 1999 vs. Wayne State, NE 215 8. Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Southwest Minnesota State 210 9. Carson Walch, 1999 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 205 10. Randy Spring, 2008 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 204 11. Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Mary 203 Kevin Curtin, 2000 vs. Minnesota Morris 203 13. Mark Ballwanz, 1984 vs. Bemidji State 202 14. Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Southwest Minn. St. 200 15. Dan Thill, 1973 vs. Moorhead State 197 Pat Boland, 1967 vs. Michigan Tech 197 17. Rayon Simmons, 2010 vs. Southwest Minn. St. 196 Travis Walch, 1995 vs. Northern State 196 19. Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Moorhead State 195 20. Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire 190 21. Matt Brant, 1996 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire 189 22. Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Wayne State 187 23. Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Bemidji State 186 24. Ryan Walch, 1998 vs. Minnesota Duluth 184 25. Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Upper Iowa 181 Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Northern State 181 27. Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 180 28. Jerry Grebin, 1954 vs. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 177 29. Dan Thill, 1974 vs. Manchester 171 30. Kevin Curtin, 2003 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 170 31. Kevin Curtin, 2002 vs. Southwest State 165 Kevin Curtin, 2001 vs. Bemidji State 165 33. Matt Brandt, 1996 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 164 34. Rayon Simmons, 2010 vs. Mary 160 Bill Price, 1965 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 160 36. Rayon Simmons, 2010 vs. Wayne State, NE 159 Dave Cruz, 2001 vs. Minnesota Morris 159 38. Curtis Dewberry, 2011 vs. Southwest Minn. St. 154 39. Rayon Simmons, 2009 vs. Northern State 153 40. Carson Walch, 1999 vs. Wayne State 152 41. Dave Cooper, 1995 vs. Bemidji State 151 Pat Boland, 1967 vs. St. Cloud State 151 Season Rk Name 1. Alex Wiese 2. Dave Ludy 3. Matt Brandt 4. Matt Ballwanz 5. Troy Haines 6. Dan Thill 7. Dave Ludy 8. Rayon Simmons 9. Dave Ludy 10. Rayon Simmons 11. Randy Springs 12. Reggie Johnson 13. Kevin Curtin 14. Travis Walch 15. Dan Thill 16. Rayon Simmons 17. Kevin Curtin Kevin Curtin 19. Kevin Curtin 20. Carson Walch

Season 2007 1994 1996 1984 1987 1973 1993 2011 1992 2010 2008 1983 2002 1997 1974 2009 2003 2001 2000 1999

No. 255 243 242 240 225 216 225 206 201 196 187 182 175 174 173 169 156 156 155 148

43. 44. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 55. 57. 58. 59. 62. 65. 67. 69. 72. 74. 77. 78. 79. 81. 82. 85.

Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. St. Cloud State Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Moorhead State Dave Ludy, 1992 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse Rayon Simmons, 2010 vs. Minnesota State Derek Malone, 2004 vs. Minnesota, Crookston Kevin Curtin, 2003 vs. Wayne State, NE Dan Redmond, 1986 vs. Southwest State Dave Ludy, 1992 vs. Minnesota Morris Kevin Curtin, 2002 vs. Bemidji State Matt Brandt, 1996 vs. Bemidji State Pat Boland, 1968 vs. Minnesota Morris Gale Sprute, 1959 vs. Michigan Tech Rayon Simmons, 2009 vs. Carson-Newman Pat Boland, 1968 vs. St. Cloud State Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. MSU Moorhead Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Concordia-St. Paul Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Southwest State Matt Brandt, 1996 vs. Northern State Pat Boland, 1967 vs. Dubuque College Kevin Curtin, 2000 vs. Missouri Western Matt Brandt, 1996 vs. Southwest State Matt Brandt, 1995 vs. Wayne State, NE Alex Wiese, 2005 vs. Southwest Minnesota State Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Northern State Rayon Simmons, 2010 vs. Concordia-St. Paul Matt Brandt, 1996 vs. Moorhead State Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Minnesota Duluth Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Minnesota Duluth Dave Ludy, 1992 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Bemidji State Jerry Grebin, 1954 vs. Mankato State Bounthavy Khamratthanome vs. Minn., Crookston Matt Brandt, 1995 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Steve Holmay, 1970 vs. Illinois-Chicago Circle Derek Malone, 2005 vs. Southwest Minnesota St. Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Concordia-St. Paul Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Minnesota Morris Dan Thill, 1973 vs. Bemidji State Randy Spring, 2008 vs. Augustana, SD Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Minnesota Duluth Travis Walch, 1995 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Don Segermark, 1955 vs. Northland, WI Dan Thill, 1972 vs. Michigan Tech

Game Rk Name 1. Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Southwest Minnesota State 2. Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Wayne State 3. Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Pete Brown, 1988 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 5. Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Bemidji State 6. Matt Brandt, 1994 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7. Dan Thill, 1974 vs. Macalester Dan Thill, 1973 vs. Moorhead State 9. Travis Walch, 1995 vs. Northern State 10. Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Wayne State, NE Carson Walch, 1999 vs. Minnesota, Crookston Matt Brandt, 1996 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claure Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Nebraska-Kearney 14. Rayon Simmons, 2011, vs. Mary Pat Boland, 1968 vs. St. Cloud State 16. Rayon Simmons, 2010 vs. Wayne State, NE Ryan Walch, 1999 vs. Wayne State, NE Matt Brandt, 1996 vs. Wisconsin-Stout Dave Cooper, 1995 vs. Moorhead State Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Southwest State Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Moorhead State Dave Ludy, 1992 vs. Southwest State Pat Boland, 1967 vs. Michigan Tech

150 150 150 149 149 147 142 141 140 140 140 140 138 138 137 136 136 136 136 134 134 134 132 132 131 131 130 130 130 129 129 128 128 128 125 124 123 123 122 121 121 121 120 No. 38 37 36 36 34 33 32 32 31 30 30 30 30 28 28 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27

Yards Per Rushing Attempt Minimum 5 attempts per game. Career: 6.08 Rayon Simmons, 2009 - current Season: 11.2 Davis Usgaard, 1965 Game: 20.2 Eric Williams, 2001 vs. Northern State

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE PASSING RECORDS Passing Yards Career Rk Name 1. Jake Goettl 2. Steve Speer 3. Drew Aber 4. Jason Mitchell 5. Bruce Carpenter 6. Colby Vogt 7. Rich Ernst 8. Greg Preston 9. Andy Nett 10. Brian Wrobel

Seasons 1995-98 1981-84 2005-07 1987-90 1999-02 1990-94 1971-75 2008-09 2000-03 2001-04

Yards 7,568 6,416 6,266 6,027 5,879 5,625 4,575 4,232 4,085 3,928

Season Rk Name 1. Drew Aber 2. Bruce Carpenter 3. Greg Preston 4. Jake Goettl 5. Drew Aber 6. Jake Goettl 7. Jason Mitchell 8. Brian Wrobel 9. Steve Speer 10. Colby Vogt

Season 2007 2002 2009 1997 2005 1996 1990 2003 1982 1993

Yards 3,004 2,953 2,610 2,504 2,388 2,314 2,306 2,256 2,187 2,111

Passes Completed Career Rk Name 1. Steve Speer 2. Jake Goettl 3. Jason Mitchell 4. Drew Aber 5. Colby Vogt 6. Bruce Carpenter 7. Rich Ernst

Seasons Comp. 1981-84 498 1995-98 476 1987-90 465 2005-07 445 1991-94 416 1999-02 366 1971-75 317

300-Yard Passing Games Rk Name 1. Steve Speer, 1982 vs. Moorhead State 2. Jake Goettl, 1997 vs. Minnesota Duluth 3. Drew Aber, 2005 vs. Bemidji State 4. Davis Usgaard, 1965 vs. Elmhurst, IL 5. Jake Goettl, 1997 vs. Minnesota Morris 6. Brian Wrobel, 2004 vs. Bemidji State 7. Greg Preston, 2009 vs. Upper Iowa 8. Evan Aber, 2010 vs. Upper Iowa 9. Drew Aber, 2005 vs. Western New Mexico 10. Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 11. Jake Goettl, 1996 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 12. Jake Goettl, 1996 vs. Northern State 13. Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Emporia State, KS Andy Nett, 2000 vs. Minnesota-Morris 15. Jake Goettl, 1996 vs. Quincy, IL 16. Jake Goettl, 1997 vs. Quincy, IL 17. Greg Preston, 2009 vs. Augustana 18. Ryan Eversman, 2004 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 19. Drew Aber, 2008 vs. MSU Moorhead 20. Jason Mitchell, 1987 vs. Southwest State 21. Bruce Carpenter, 2000 vs. Moorhead State 22. Colby Vogt, 1993 vs. Southwest State 23. Drew Aber, 2005 vs. MSU Moorhead Brian Wrobel, 2003 vs. Northern State Colby Vogt, 1991 vs. Teikyo-Westmar 26. Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Minnesota Duluth Steve Speer, 1982 vs. Northern State 28. Ryan Eversman, 2004 vs. MSU Moorhead 29. Brian Wrobel, 2003 vs. North Dakota 30. Pete Babic, 1991 vs. Minnesota Morris 31. Drew Aber, 2007 vs. Bemidji State 32. Andy Nett, 2000 vs. Minnesota Duluth Colby Vogt, 1993 vs. Minnesota Duluth 34. Drew Aber, 2007 vs. South Dakota

Season Rk Name 1. Drew Aber 2. Bruce Carpenter 3. Greg Preston 4. Steve Speer 5. Drew Aber Jake Goettl Steve Speer 8. Colby Vogt Jason Mitchell 10. Greg Preston

Season Comp. 2007 218 2002 178 2009 173 1982 162 2005 153 1997 153 1983 153 1993 152 1987 152 2008 141

Game Rk Name Comp. 1. Steve Speer, 1982 vs. Moorhead State 30 2. Jason Mitchell, 1987 vs. Southwest State 29 3. Scott Moses, 1985 vs. Hamline 28 4. Drew Aber, 2007 vs. Bemidji State 27 5. Evan Aber, 2010 vs. Upper Iowa 26 Greg Preston, 2009 vs. Wayne State, NE 26 Drew Aber, 2007 vs. MSU Moorhead 26 Steve Speer, 1982 vs. Northern State 26 9. Drew Aber, 2007 vs. South Dakota 24 Brian Wrobel, 2003 vs. North Dakota 24 11. Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Minnesota Duluth 23 12. Greg Preston, 2009 vs. Minnesota State 22 Colby Vogt, 1993 vs. Southwest State 22 14. Alex Nelson, 2011 vs. Augustana, SD 21 Greg Preston, 2008 vs. Minnesota State 21 Greg Preston, 2008 vs. Northern State 21 Ryan Eversman, 2004 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 21 Brian Wrobel, 2003 vs. Northern State 21 Jake Goettl, 1997 vs. Minnesota Duluth 21 Colby Vogt, 1992 vs. Northern State 21 Davis Usgaard, 1965 vs. Elmhurst, IL 21

Passes Attempted Career Rk Name 1. Steve Speer 2. Jason Mitchell 3. Colby Vogt 4. Jake Goettl 5. Drew Aber 6. Bruce Carpenter 7. Rich Ernst 8. Greg Preston 9. Andy Nett 10. Brian Wrobel

Seasons Att. 1981-84 1,197 1987-90 963 1991-94 901 1995-98 882 2005-07 771 1999-02 707 1971-75 608 2008-09 543 2000-03 466 2001-04 432

Season Rk Name 1. Drew Aber 2. Bruce Carpenter Steve Speer 4. Steve Speer 5. Steve Speer 6. Colby Vogt 7. Colby Vogt 8. Jason Mitchell 9. Greg Preston 10. Jason Mitchell

Season 2007 2002 1982 1983 1984 1992 1993 1990 2009 1987

Game Rk Name 1. Steve Speer, 1982 vs. Northern State 2. Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Minnesota Duluth 3. Jason Mitchell, 1987 vs. Southwest State 4. Drew Aber, 2007 vs. MSU Moorhead 5. Colby Vogt, 1993 vs. Southwest State 6. John Eickholt, 1972 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 7. Alex Nelson, 2011 vs. Augustana

Att. 387 338 338 311 310 308 305 298 297 292 Att. 56 53 52 49 47 46 44

Yards 448 423 390 389 367 363 350 347 345 343 339 336 333 333 329 328 325 322 319 318 313 312 311 311 311 309 309 307 305 303 302 301 301 300

Steve Speer is second on WSU’s career passing charts with 6,416 yards. He is the program’s all-time leader in pass attempts and completions His 448 passing yards against Moorhead State are also a school record..

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WINONA STATE PASSING RECORDS

Bruce Carpenter, 1999 vs. Minnesota Duluth Colby Vogt, 1992 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Greg Preston, 2009 vs. Wayne State, NE Scott Moses, 1985 vs. Hamline Rich Ernst, 1971 vs. St. Cloud State

42 42 41 41 41

Completion Percentage (Minimum 5 per game) Season Rk Name 1. Bryan Bradshaw 2. Rich Ernst 3. Andy Nett 4. Drew Aber 5. Bryan Bradshaw 6. Jake Goettl 7. Drew Aber 8. Greg Preston 9. Andy Nett 10. Brian Wrobel

Season 2011 1974 2001 2006 2010 1997 2005 2009 2003 2004

Pct 63.4 60.8 60.7 59.7 59.6 59.1 58.8 58.2 57.6 57.1

Game Rk Name Pct 1. Eric Preslaski, 1999 vs. Wayne State, NE 100.0 Jamie Kahler, 1997 vs. Bemidji State 100.0 3. Aaron Boettcher, 2005 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 85.7 4. Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 81.0 5. Drew Aber, 2005 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 80.0 Jamie Kahler, 1999 vs. Minnesota-Morris 80.0 7. Bryan Bradshaw, 2011 vs. St. Cloud State 79.2 8. Greg Preston, 2009 vs. Northern State 78.9 9. Bryan Bradshaw, 2011 vs. MSU Moorhead 76.9 10. Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 76.8

Touchdown Passes Career Rk Name 1. Jake Goettl 2. Bruce Carpenter 3. Drew Aber 4. Jason Mitchell 5. Brian Wrobel Rich Ernst 7. Colby Vogt Steve Speer 9. Andy Nett 10. Greg Preston

Seasons 1995-98 1999-02 2005-07 1987-90 2001-04 1971-75 1991-94 1981-84 2000-03 2008-09

TD 64 61 58 48 43 43 39 39 36 31

Season Rk Name 1. Bruce Carpenter 2. Drew Aber 3. Brian Wrobel 4. Drew Aber Jake Goettl 6. Jason Mitchell 7. Greg Preston 8. Ryan Eversman Bruce Carpenter Rich Ernst 11. Jake Goettl Jake Goettl Colby Vogt 14. Brian Wrobel 15. Evan Aber Andy Nett 17. Jason Mitchell Scott Moses Steve Speer Steve Speer Rich Ernst

Season 2002 2007 2003 2005 1997 1990 2009 2004 2001 1974 1998 1996 1993 2004 2010 2000 1987 1985 1984 1983 1975

Att. 32 29 25 23 23 22 21 18 18 18 17 17 17 16 15 15 13 13 13 13 13

Game 1. Brian Wrobel, 2003 vs. Northern State 2. Drew Aber, 2007 vs. Wayne State, NE Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Concordia-St. Paul Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Minnesota, Crookston Bruce Carpenter, 2001 vs. Northern State Colby Vogt, 1992 vs. Minnesota-Morris Davis Usgaard, 1965 vs. Elmhurst, IL 7. 22 times, most recently Evan Aber, 2010 vs. Upper Iowa

6 5 5 5 5 5 5 4

Passes Intercepted Career Rk Name 1. Steve Speer 2. Jason Mitchell 3. Colby Vogt 4. Rich Ernst 5. Jake Goettl 6. Bruce Carpenter 7. Scott Moses 8. Andy Nett John Eickholt Don Wistrcill

Seasons 1981-84 1987-90 1991-94 1971-75 1995-98 1999-02 1982-85 2000-03 1970-73 1969-70

INT 78 69 50 44 41 27 23 20 20 20

Season Rk Name 1. Jason Mitchell 2. Scott Moses Steve Speer 4. Tony Cannon 5. Derek Zargg Steve Speer 7. Steve Speer 8. Colby Vogt Pete Babic Jason Mitchell 11. Colby Vogt Steve Speer 13. Jason Mitchell 14. Don Wistrcill 15. Jake Goettl Curt Palmer Don Rajtora 18. Jake Goettl Rich Ernst 20. Colby Vogt John Eickholt

Season 1989 1985 1982 1979 1988 1983 1984 1993 1991 1990 1992 1981 1987 1970 1996 1969 1968 1997 1973 1994 1972

INT 26 22 22 21 20 20 19 18 18 18 17 17 16 15 14 14 14 13 13 12 12

Game Rk Name 1. Alex Nelson, 2011 vs. Augustana Jason Mitchell, 1988 vs. Grand Valley Scott Moses, 1985 vs. Southwest State John Eickholt, 1972 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 5. Colby Vogt, 1993 vs. Central State, OH Mark Kilkuskie, 1991 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse Scott Moses, 1985 vs. Northern State Rich Ernst, 1973 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Rich Ernst, 1971 vs. St. Cloud State Curt Palmer, 1969 vs. Hillsdale, MI

INT 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4

Jake Goettl set the WSU career passing yardage record with 7,568 yards. He holds the career mark by over 1,000 yards over second -place Steve Speer. He is also second on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charts in career pass completions.

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE RECEIVING RECORDS Receiving Yards

Receptions

Career Rk Name 1. Chris Samp 2. Brian Hynes 3. Scott Peters 4. Leif Nelson 5. Jeff Dobbertin 6. Chad Fitzsimmons 7. Adam Lilla 8. Tim Hanson 9. Dan Schumacher 10. Jeff Ellestad 11. Dan Samp 12. Darren Ripley 13. Brett Brumm 14. Matt Juairie 15. Scott Schmaltz 16. Curtis Dewberry 17. Kevin Curtin 18. Alex Wiese Dave Ludy 20. Tyree Burks Charles Maddox

Seasons 2001-04 2001-05 2004-07 1980-83 1999-02 1995-98 1999-02 1990-93 1987-90 2003-06 1971-74 1983-86 1982-85 1997-99 1992-95 2009-11 2000-03 2004-07 1991-94 2007-08 1991-94

Rec 222 172 168 158 146 142 128 116 111 107 105 103 102 101 100 91 83 81 81 80 80

Season Rk Name 1. Chris Samp 2. Scott Peters 3. Brian Hynes Leif Nelson 5. Chris Samp 6. Leif Nelson 7. Chris Samp Chad Fitzsimmons 9. Jeff Dobbertin 10. Brian Hynes Adam Lilla 12. Dan Schumacher 13. Tyree Burks Matt Juaire 15. Tim Hanson 16. Jeff Ellestad 17. Jeff Dobbertin 18. Scott Peters 19. Chad Fitzsimmons Andy Wellumson Darren Ripley

Season 2004 2007 2005 1982 2003 1983 2002 1997 2000 2003 2001 1990 2007 1999 1991 2006 2001 2005 1996 1987 1986

Rec 78 74 68 68 62 58 57 57 56 55 55 51 46 46 45 44 43 42 40 40 40

Game Rk Name 1. Darren Ripley, 1985 vs. Hamline 2. Pete Brown, 1988 vs. Minnesota-Morris Leif Nelson, 1982 vs. Moorhead State 4. Chris Samp, 2003 vs. North Dakota Andy Wellumson, 1987 vs. Southwest State 6. Tyree Burks, 2007 vs. Bemidji State Chris Samp, 2004 vs. Wayne State, NE Chris Samp, 2004 vs. Minnesota, Crookston Tim Hanson, 1991 vs. Teikyo Westmar Dan Schumacher, 1988 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire 11. Curtis Dewberry, 2009 vs. Wayne State, NE Brian Hynes, 2005 vs. Western New Mexico Chris Samp, 2004 vs. Northern State Jeff Ellestad, 2004 vs. Bemidji State Chris Samp, 2003 vs. Northern State Chris Samp, 2002 vs. MSU Moorhead Adam Lilla, 2001 vs. Northern State Jeff Dobbertin, 2001 vs. Bemidji State Chad Fitzsimmons, 1997 vs. Northern State Joe Farrugia, 1988 vs. Michigan Tech Dan Schumacher, 1988 vs. Grand Valley Kevin Gaulke, 1988 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Leif Nelson, 1982 vs. Northern State

Rec 14 13 13 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Receiving Touchdowns

Career Rk Name 1. Chris Samp 2. Brian Hynes 3. Scott Peters 4. Jeff Dobbertin 5. Chad Fitzsimmons 6. Adam Lilla 7. Tim Hanson 8. Leif Nelson 9. Matt Juaire 10. Dan Schumacher 11. Scott Schmaltz 12. Darren Ripley 13. Dan Samp 14. Brett Brumm 15. Jeff Ellestad 16. Derrick Engel 17. Jake Jansky 18. Tyree Burks 19. Todd Burkoth 20. Travis Walch

Seasons 2001-04 2001-05 2004-07 1999-02 1995-98 1999-02 1990-93 1980-83 1997-99 1987-90 1992-95 1983-86 1971-74 1982-85 2004-06 2009-10 1994-97 2007-08 2005-08 1994-97

Yards 4,471 3,062 2,903 2,734 2,631 2,499 2,411 2,302 2,156 1,859 1,711 1,624 1,475 1,336 1,277 1,271 1,156 1,086 977 974

Season Rk Name 1. Chris Samp 2. Brian Hynes 3. Chris Samp 4. Scott Peters 5. Chris Samp 6. Jeff Dobbertin 7. Adam Lilla 8. Chad Fitzsimmons 9. Leif Nelson 10. Dan Schumacher 11. Leif Nelson 12. Matt Juaire 13. Tim Hanson 14. Jeff Dobbertin 15. Brian Hynes 16. Willie Wilson 17. Matt Juaire 18. Scott Peters 19. Brian Hynes 20. Adam Lilla

Season 2004 2005 2003 2007 2002 2000 2001 1997 1982 1990 1983 1999 1991 2001 2003 1999 1998 2005 2004 2000

Yards 1,588 1,421 1,321 1,308 1,111 1,094 1,081 1,048 1,022 999 942 922 899 868 835 780 755 734 718 699

150 Yard Receiving Games Rk Name 1. Chris Samp, 2003 vs. Truman State, MO 2. Leif Nelson, 1982 vs. Moorhead State 3. Dan Schumacher, 1988 vs. Grand Valley 4. Brian Hynes, 2005 vs. Western New Mexico 5. Chris Samp, 2004 vs. Bemidji State 6. Chris Samp, 2004 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 7. Adam Lilla, 2001 vs. Northern State 8. Tim Hanson, 1991 vs. Teikyo-Westmar Dan Schumacher, 1990 vs. St. Francis, IL 10. Matt Juaire, 1999 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 11. Brian Hynes, 2005 vs. Truman State, MO Chris Samp, 2002 vs. MSU Moorhead Darren Ripley, 1985 vs. Hamline 14. Chris Samp, 2004 vs. Northern State 15. Scott Peters, 2007 vs. Mary Chad Fitzsimmons, 1997 vs. Northern State 17. Brian Hynes, 2005 vs. Emporia State, KS 18. Dan Schumacher, 1990 vs. Southwest State 19. Jeff Dobbertin, 2000 vs. Minnesota-Morris Jeff Dobbertin, 2000 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 21. Leif Nelson, 1982 vs. Minnesota-Morris 22. Matt Juaire, 1997 vs. Minnesota-Morris 23. Chad Fitzsimmons, 1998 vs. Northern State Bo Jackson, 1974 vs. Moorhead State 25. Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Minnesota Duluth 26. Chris Samp, 2004 vs. Wayne State, NE 27. Chris Samp, 2003 vs. Northern State 28. Dan Schumacher, 1990 vs. Bemidji State 29. Derrick Engel, 2009 vs. Upper Iowa 30. Chad Fitzsimmons, 1997 vs. Quincy, IL 31. Matt Juaire, 1998 vs. Ferris State, MI Jake Jansky, 1997 vs. Minnesota-Morris

Yards 281 260 238 234 217 201 199 189 189 186 181 181 181 180 179 179 174 171 170 170 164 162 161 161 156 155 154 153 152 151 150 150

Career Rk Name 1. Chris Samp 2. Scott Peters 3. Brian Hynes 4. Adam Lilla 5. Jeff Dobbertin Matt Juaire 7. Chad Fitzsimmons 8. Dan Schumacher 9. Scott Schmaltz 10. Darren Ripley 11. Sean Hertz Dan Samp 13. Tyree Burks 14. Tim Hanson Bo Jackson Travis Walch 17. Tom Von Feldt 18. Derrick Engel Willie Wilson Jake Jansky Leif Nelson

Seasons 2001-04 2004-07 2001-05 1999-02 1999-02 1997-99 1995-98 1987-90 1992-95 1982-86 2009 - 1971-74 2007-08 1990-93 1972-75 1994-97 1966-68 2009-10 1998-99 1994-97 1981-83

TD 53 32 30 29 27 27 25 23 19 17 16 16 14 13 13 12 11 9 9 9 9

Season Rk Name 1. Chris Samp 2. Brian Hynes Chris Samp Adam Lilla 5. Dan Schumacher 6. Scott Peters 7. Matt Juaire 8. Chris Samp Matt Juaire 10. Brian Hynes Jeff Dobbertin Jeff Dobbertin Chad Fitzsimmons 14. Scott Peters 15. Tyree Burks Scott Peters Adam Lilla Scott Schmaltz Dan Samp 20. Sean Hertz Jeff Dobbertin Travis Walch Darren Ripley Jerry Williams Bo Jackson Tom Von Feldt

Season 2004 2005 2003 2001 1990 2007 1999 2002 1998 2003 2001 2000 1997 2005 2008 2006 2002 1994 1973 2010 2002 1997 1985 1975 1974 1967

TD 22 17 17 17 14 13 12 11 11 10 10 10 10 9 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Game Rk Name 1. Chris Samp, 2004 vs. Northern State Chris Samp, 2003 vs. Northern State Adam Lilla, 2001 vs. Northern State 4. 27 times, most recently Tyree Burks, 2008 vs. Southwest Minnesota State

TD 4 4 4 3

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WINONA STATE YARDAGE RECORDS

Total Offense Career Rk Name 1. Jake Goettl 2. Drew Aber 3. Steve Speer 4. Jason Mitchell 5. Bruce Carpenter 6. Colby Vogt 7. Greg Preston 8. Brian Wrobel 9. Andy Nett 10. Kevin Curtin 11. Dave Ludy 12. Rich Ernst 13. Rayon Simmons 14. Alex Wiese 15. Davis Usgaard 16. Dan Thill 17. Matt Brandt Mark Ballwanz 19. Carson Walch 20. Ryan Walch

Seasons 1995-98 2004-07 1981-84 1987-90 1999-02 1991-94 2008-09 2001-04 2000-03 2000-03 1991-94 1971-74 2009 - 2004-07 1964-65 1971-74 1993-96 1981-84 1996-99 1998-01

Comp-Att 476-882 435-771 498-1097 465-963 366-707 416-900 314-546 242-442 267-466 0-3 0-1 237-458 0-0 0-0 137-283 1-4 1-1 0-0 16-27 1-3

Yds 7,568 6,266 6,416 6,027 5,879 5,625 4,232 3,977 4,085 0 0 3,259 0 0 1,703 6 11 0 578 62

Rush 258 112 256 335 126 154 104 169 111 640 709 177 571 544 64 570 425 547 330 365

Yds 379 344 -161 110 195 -329 361 504 -138 3,864 3,544 281 3,508 3,012 732 2,380 2,366 2,377 1,759 1,898

Total 7,947 6,610 6,255 6,137 6,074 5,296 4,593 4,481 3,947 3,864 3,544 3,540 3,508 3,012 2,435 2,386 2,377 2,377 2,337 1,960

Season Rk Name 1. Drew Aber 2. Bruce Carpenter 3. Greg Preston 4. Jake Goettl 5. Drew Aber 6. Brian Wrobel 7. Jake Goettl 8. Jason Mitchell 9. Steve Speer 10. Jake Goettl 11. Davis Usgaard 12. Steve Speer 13. Colby Vogt 14. Brian Wrobel 15. Rich Ernst 16. Greg Preston 17. Jason Mitchell 18. Andy Nett 19. Ryan Eversman 20. Dave Ludy

Season 2007 2002 2009 1997 2005 2003 1996 1990 1983 1998 1965 1982 1993 2004 1974 2008 1987 2000 2004 1994

Comp-Att 218-387 178-338 173-297 164-248 153-260 137-257 137-261 137-298 153-311 111-212 102-191 162-338 152-305 100-175 107-176 141-249 152-292 120-224 106-195 0-0

Yds 3,044 2,953 2,610 2,504 2,388 2,256 2,314 2,306 2,187 1,817 1,283 2,001 2,111 1,693 1,617 1,622 1,568 1,835 1,768 0

Rush 49 53 68 62 37 97 47 107 69 99 64 69 61 62 83 46 119 52 27 243

Yds 143 71 248 159 202 156 -6 -18 -28 252 720 -2 -170 240 131 113 164 -122 -69 1,692

Total 3,147 3,024 2,858 2,663 2,590 2,412 2,308 2,288 2,159 2,069 2,003 1,999 1,941 1,933 1,748 1,735 1,732 1,713 1,699 1,692

300 Total Yard Games Rk Name 1. Steve Speer, 1982 vs. MSU Moorhead 2. Jake Goettl, 1997 vs. Minnesota Duluth 3. Brian Wrobel, 2004 vs. Bemidji State 4. Drew Aber, 2005 vs. Bemidji State 5. Davis Usgaard, 1965 vs. Elmhurst, IL 6. Jake Goettl, 1997 vs. Minnesota-Morris 7. Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Minnesota Duluth 8. Greg Preston, 2009 vs. Augustana, SD 9. Greg Preston, 2009 vs. Upper Iowa 10. Jake Goettl, 1996 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 11. Evan Aber, 2010 vs. Upper Iowa 12. Drew Aber, 2005 vs. Western New Mexico Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 14. Jake Goettl, 1996 vs. Northern State 15. Bruce Carpenter, 2000 vs. MSU Moorhead 16. Drew Aber, 2007 vs. Bemidji State 17. Drew Aber, 2005 vs. MSU Moorhead 18. Drew Aber, 2007 vs. MSU Moorhead Bruce Carpenter, 2002 vs. Emporia State, KS 20. Greg Preston, 2008 vs. Minnesota State Jake Goettl, 1996 vs. Bemidji State 22. Ryan Eversman, 2004 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 23. Greg Preston, 2009 vs. Minnesota State Jason Mitchell, 1987 vs. Southwest State 25. Brian Wrobel, 2003 vs. North Dakota 26. Brian Wrobel, 2002 vs. Northern State Jake Goettl, 1997 vs. Quincy, IL 28. Jake Goettl, 1998 vs. Ferris State, MI 29. Andy Nett, 2000 vs. Minnesota Morris 30. Steve Speer, 1982 vs. Northern State 31. Ryan Eversman, 2004 vs. MSU Moorhead Bruce Carpenter, 1999 vs. Minnesota Duluth

Pass Yards Rush Yards Total 448 0 448 432 12 435 363 66 429 390 33 423 389 33 422 367 30 397 309 66 375 325 47 372 350 1 351 339 9 348 347 -2 345 345 -2 343 343 0 343 336 0 336 313 15 328 302 25 327 311 14 325 319 5 324 333 -9 324 297 25 322 227 45 322 322 -3 319 278 40 318 318 0 318 305 12 317 311 1 312 328 -16 312 255 56 311 333 -23 310 309 0 309 307 0 307 267 40 307

33. 34. 36. 37. 38. 40.

Drew Aber, 2007 vs. South Dakota Drew Aber, 2007 vs. Southwest Minnesota State Brian Wrobel, 2003 vs. Truman State, MO Drew Aber, 2007 vs. Michigan Tech Jake Goettl, 1996 vs. Quincy, IL Drew Aber, 2007 vs. Upper Iowa Scott Moses, 1985 vs. Hamline Brian Wrobel, 2004 vs. Northern State Bruce Carpenter, 2001 vs. Minnesota Duluth

300 271 291 289 329 299 294 257 293

6 35 14 15 -26 2 7 43 7

306 305 305 304 303 301 301 300 300

All-Purpose Yards Career Rk Name 1. Kevin Curtin 2. Dave Ludy 3. Carson Walch 4. Chris Samp 5. Curtis Dewberry 6. Rayon Simmons 7. Alex Wiese 8. Tim Hanson 9. Travis Walch 10. Jeff Dobbertin 11. Brian Hynes 12. Mark Ballwanz 13. Bo Jackson 14. Matt Brandt 15. Randy Spring 16. Scott Peters 17. Chad Fitzsimmons 18. Pete Brown 19. Adam Lilla 20. Matt Juaire

Seasons 2000-03 1991-94 1996-99 2001-04 2009-11 2009 - 2004-07 1990-93 1994-97 1999-02 2001-05 1981-84 1972-75 1993-96 2005-08 2004-07 1995-98 1985-88 1999-02 1997-99

Rush 3,864 3,544 1,759 7 985 3,508 3,004 62 1,673 26 16 2,285 917 2,366 1,720 -4 36 608 0 -3

Rec. Kickoff 698 2,052 927 2,812 653 1,592 4,464 0 825 1,814 427 0 756 1 2,411 1,020 974 669 2,734 551 3,061 60 390 460 544 1,404 210 412 243 639 2,903 0 2,631 0 415 1,259 2,499 135 2,156 296

Punt 1,201 34 822 0 489 0 9 62 174 1 0 0 278 95 401 0 0 371 0 27

Total 7,834 7,317 4,826 4,471 4,113 3,935 3,770 3,555 3,490 3,312 3,138 3,135 3,134 3,083 3,003 2,899 2,667 2,653 2,634 2,476

Season Rk Name 1. Kevin Curtin 2. Dave Ludy 3. Kevin Curtin 4. Dave Ludy 5. Travis Walch 6. Matt Brandt 7. Carson Walch 8. Carson Walch 9. Alex Wiese 10. Dave Ludy 11. Kevin Curtin 12. Chris Samp 13. Kevin Curtin 14. Curtis Dewberry 15. Rayon Simmons 16. Curtis Dewberry 17. Brian Hynes 18. Randy Springs 19. Mark Ballwanz 20. Pete Brown

Season 2000 1994 2002 1993 1997 1996 1998 1999 2007 1992 2001 2004 2003 2011 2011 2010 2005 2008 1984 1988

Rush 860 1,553 1,059 1,075 1,103 1,461 585 852 1,458 737 1,028 7 917 400 1,326 327 6 1,086 1,084 362

Rec. Kickoff 314 759 153 568 157 595 285 856 534 272 192 356 322 577 155 513 340 0 166 881 112 381 1,588 0 115 317 273 197 148 0 297 593 1,421 13 202 105 172 135 292 544

Punt 388 0 430 0 128 0 478 295 0 0 168 0 234 608 0 245 0 6 0 185

Total 2,321 2,274 2,241 2,216 2,037 2,009 1,962 1,815 1,798 1,784 1,689 1,595 1,583 1,478 1,474 1,462 1,440 1,399 1,391 1,383

82 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE KICKING RECORDS Field Goals Made

Punts

Career Rk Name 1. Paul Swanson 2. Tom Pohlman 3. Mike Johnson

Seasons Punts 1968-72 271 1984-87 198 1977-81 179

Season Rk Name 1. Tom Pohlamn 2. Paul Swanson 3. Paul Swanson 4. Mike Salerno 5. Paul Swanson

Season Punts 1986 81 1972 74 1971 73 2006 71 1970 68

Game Rk Name 1. Paul Swanson, 1970 vs. Michigan Tech 2. Tom Pohlman, 1986 vs. Bemidji State Mike Johnson, 1980 vs. Moorhead State 4. Mike Salerno, 2006 vs. Bemidji State Jason Young, 1995 vs. Southwest State Jason Becker, 1992 vs. Bemidji State

Punts 12 11 11 10 10 10

Punting Average Career Rk Name 1. Mike Salerno 2. Ryan Schneider 3. Jeff Ratner 4. Geoff Biltgen 5. Vincent Meyer 6. Cullen Fahey Jason Young 8. Jason Becker 9. Travis Walch 10. Paul Swanson Season Rk Name 1. Ryan Schneider 2. Mike Salerno 3. Jeff Ratner 4. Paul Swanson 5. Ryan Schneider 6. Ryan Walch 7. Geoff Biltgen 8. Tom Sawyer 9. Jason Becker 10. Jason Young

Longest Punt

Seasons 2005-06 1996-99 1976-77 1974-76 1977-78 2008-11 1992-95 1991-94 1994-97 1968-72 Season 1999 2006 1977 1972 1998 2001 1976 1979 1994 1993

Rk Name 1. Jeff Ratner, 1977 vs. Southwest State 2. Mike Salerno, 2005 vs. Emporia State, KS 3. Jason Young, 1995 vs. Minnesota-Morris 4. Ryan Schneider, 1999 vs. Minnesota-Morris Jeff Ratner, 1977 vs. Moorhead State 6. Mike Johnson, 1981 vs. Moorhead State 7. Paul Swanson, 1972 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 8. Cullen Fahey, 2008 vs. Minnesota State Mike Salerno, 2006 vs. MSU Moorhead Ryan Schneider, 1999 vs. Minnesota Duluth

Avg 38.9 38.6 38.0 37.5 37.4 36.6 36.6 36.2 35.1 34.0 Avg 44.6 40.5 40.1 39.9 39.5 39.4 39.2 39.1 39.0 38.5

Yards 80 75 72 68 68 67 66 65 65 65

Extra Points Made

Career Rk Name 1. Steve Opgenorth 2. Mike Salerno 3. Derek Johnson 4. Jason Young 5. Thomas Kinney 6. Ryan Abbott 7. Cullen Fahey Billy Emanuel Rollie Tust 10. Eric Krause

Seasons 2000-03 2005-06 1997-99 1992-95 2010-11 2005-08 2008-11 2009-10 1924-25 2004

FG 45 24 23 22 19 15 9 9 9 8

Season Rk Name 1. Steve Opgenorth 2. Mike Salerno 3. Mike Salerno Steve Opgenorth Steve Opgenorth 6. Thomas Kinney Ryan Abbott Steve Opgenorth 9. Thomas Kinney Billy Emanuel Derek Johnson Jason Young

Season 2000 2006 2005 2003 2001 2010 2007 2002 2011 2009 1998 1993

FG 13 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 9 9 9 9

Game Rk Name 1. Billy Emanuel, 2009 vs. Upper Iowa Ryan Abbott, 2008 vs. Augustana, SD Mike Salerno, 2006 vs. Southwest Minnesota State 4. Thomas Kinney, 2010 vs. Minnesota State Cullen Fahey, 2008 vs. Concordia-St. Paul Steve Opgenorth, 2002 vs. Bemidji State Steve Opgenorth, 2001 vs. Wayne State, NE Jason Young, 1995 vs. Southwest State 9. 37 times, most recently Thomas Kinney, 2011 vs. Wayne State

FG 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2

Field Goals Attempted Career Rk Name 1. Steve Opgenorth 2. Derek Johnson 3. Mike Salerno 4. Jason Young 5. Thomas Kinney 6. Ryan Abbott 7. Cullen Fahey 8. Eric Kraus 9. Brad Schmidt 10. Billy Emanuel Andy Wellemson Mark Juaire

Seasons 2000-03 1997-99 2005-06 1992-95 2010-11 2007-08 2008-11 2004 1979-82 2009-10 1984-87 1983-84

FG 70 45 38 32 30 21 18 16 11 10 10 10

Longest Field Goal Made

Career Rk Name 1. Cullen Fahey, 2008 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 2. Derek Johnson, 1997 vs. Mayville State 3. Thomas Kinney, 2011 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 4. Thomas Kinney, 2011 vs. Mary Cullen Fahey, 2008 vs. Northern State Jason Young, 1995 vs. Northern Iowa 7. Thomas Kinney, 2010 vs. Concordia-St. Paul Mike Salerno, 2005 vs. MSU Moorhead Derek Johnson, 1999 vs. Minnesota Duluth Jason Young, 1993 vs. Bemidji State 11. Ryan Abbott, 2007 vs. Wayne State, NE Steve Opgenorth, 2001 vs. Southwest State Steve Opgenorth, 2000 vs. Minnesota-Morris Derek Johnson, 1999 vs. Southwest State 15. Steve Opgenorth, 2001 vs. Bemidji State Derek Johnson, 1999 vs. Southwest State Derek Johnson, 1998 vs. Southwest State Jason Young, 1993 vs. Moorhead State

Yards 47 46 45 44 44 44 43 43 43 43 42 42 42 42 41 41 41 41

Career Rk Name 1. Steve Opgenorth 2. Derek Johnson 3. Thomas Kinney Mike Salerno 5. Jason Young 6. Ryan Abbott 7. Eric Kraus 8. Cullen Fahey 9. Steve Krob 10. Bob Bestul Mark Juaire 12. Art Andrejeck 13. Billy Emanuel 14. Steve Maus 15. Andy Wellumson

Seasons 2000-03 1997-99 2010-11 2005-06 1992-95 2005-08 2004 2008-11 1967-70 1973-76 1983-84 1938-39 2009-10 1991-92 1984-87

XP 186 128 79 79 62 57 48 43 42 40 38 16 15 14 13

Season Rk Name 1. Steve Opgenorth Steve Opgenorth 3. Mike Salerno Steve Opgenorth Derek Johnson 6. Eric Kraus 7. Ryan Abbott 8. Thomas Kinney Derek Johnson 10. Thomas Kinney 11. Derek Johnson 12. Steve Opgenorth 13. Mike Salerno 14. Jason Young Mark Juaire

Season 2002 2001 2005 2003 1997 2004 2007 2011 1999 2010 1998 2000 2006 1993 1983

XP 53 53 50 50 50 48 43 41 41 38 37 30 29 24 24

Game Rk Name 1. Steve Opgenorth, 2001 vs. Minnesota-Morris 2. Mike Salerno, 2005 vs. Minnesota, Crookston Steve Opgenorth, 2001 vs. Northern State 4. Thomas Kinney, 2011 vs. Upper Iowa Jason Young, 1994 vs. Bemidji State 6. Ryan Abbott, 2007 vs. Wayne State, NE 7. 14 times, most recently Thomas Kinney, 2011 vs. Concordia-St. Paul

XP 12 10 10 9 9 8 7

Extra Points Attempted Career Rk Name 1. Steve Opgenorth 2. Derek Johnson 3. Thomas Kinney 4. Mike Salerno 5. Jason Young 6. Ryan Abbott 7. Steve Krob 8. Eric Kraus 9. Bob Bestul

Seasons 2000-03 1997-99 2010-11 2005-06 1992-95 2005-08 1967-70 2004 1973-74

XP 208 141 88 81 76 68 62 56 55

Season Rk Name 1. Steve Opgenorth 2. Steve Opgenorth 3. Eric Kraus Steve Opgenorth 5. Derek Johnson 6. Mike Salerno 7. Ryan Abbott 8. Thomas Kinney Derek Johnson 10. Thomas Kinney Derek Johnson 12. Steve Opgenorth 13. Mark Juaire Bob Bestul 15. Mike Salerno

Season 2002 2001 2004 2003 1997 2005 2007 2011 1999 2010 1998 2000 1983 1973 2006

XP 61 59 56 56 53 52 51 46 46 42 42 32 30 30 29

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Points

Career TD EP1 EP2 FG Pts 1. Dave Lundy 1991-94 53 0 3 0 324 2. Steve Opgenorth 2000-03 0 186 1 45 323 3. Chris Stamp 2001-04 53 0 1 0 320 4. Alex Wiese 2004-07 45 0 2 0 274 5. Travis Walch 1994-97 43 0 4 0 266 6. Kevin Curtin 2000-03 43 0 0 0 258 7. Rayon Simmons 2009 - 40 0 0 0 240 8. Derek Johnson 1997-99 0 128 0 23 197 9. Carson Walch 1996-99 31 0 5 0 196 10. Scott Peters 2004-07 32 0 0 0 192 11. Adam Lilla 1999-2002 30 0 1 0 182 12. Brian Hynes 2001-05 30 0 0 0 180 Jeff Dobbertin 1999-02 29 0 3 0 180 14. Art Kern 1928-31# 28 7 0 0 175 15. Matt Juaire 1996-99 28 0 1 0 170 16. Andrew Verbancouer 05-08 28 0 0 0 168 Matt Brandt 1993-96 26 0 6 0 168 18. Chad Fitzsimmons 1995-98 27 0 1 0 164 19. Mark Ballwanz 1981-84 27 0 0 0 162 20. Mike Salerno 2005-06 0 79 0 24 153 #Art Kern actually played five years of football for Winona State from 1928-1932. He scored four touchdowns (24 points) in his fifth year, bringing his five-year total to 199. Since now four years is the limit for eligibility, Kernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth-year points were not counted in his career total. Season TD EP1 EP2 FG Pts 1. Travis Walch, 1997 30 0 1 0 182 2. Dave Lundy, 1994 22 0 2 0 136 3. Chris Samp, 2004 22 0 1 0 134 4. Alex Wiese, 2007 21 0 1 0 128 5. Andrew Verbancour, 2008 21 0 0 0 126 6. Matt Brandt, 1996 18 0 5 0 118 7. Dave Ludy, 1993 17 0 1 0 104 8. Brian Hynes, 2005 17 0 0 0 102 Chris Samp, 2003 17 0 0 0 102 Adam Lilla, 2001 17 0 0 0 102 11. Rayon Simmons, 2011 16 0 0 0 96 12. Carson Walch, 1999 15 0 1 0 92 13. Rayon Simmons, 2009 15 0 0 0 90 Kevin Curtin, 2002 15 0 0 0 90 15. Steve Opgenorth, 2003 0 50 1 11 85 16. Dan Schumacher, 1990 14 0 0 0 84 17. Mike Salerno, 2005 0 50 0 11 83 Steve Opgenorth, 2002 0 53 0 10 83 19. Steve Opgenorth, 2001 0 49 0 11 82 20. Ryan Abbott, 2007 1 43 0 10 79 Game Rk Name 1. Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Quincy, IL 2. Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Southwest Minnesota State 3. Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Concordia-St. Paul Rayon Simmons, 2010 vs. Southwest Minn. St. Carson Walch, 1999 vs. Minnesota, Crookston Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Minnesota Duluth Pete Brown, 1988 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 8. Matt Brandt, 1996 vs. Minnesota-Morris Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Nebraska-Kearney Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Minnesota-Morris Art Kern, 1929 vs. Red Wing High School 12. Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Mary Andrew Verbancouer, 2008 vs. Minnesota State Alex Wiese, 2006 vs.Wayne State, NE Chris Samp, 2004 vs. Northern State Chris Samp, 2003 vs. Northern State David Cruz, 2003 vs. Southwest Minnesota State Kevin Curtin, 2002 vs. Minnesota-Morris Adam Lilla, 2001 vs. Northern State Jeff Dobbertin, 2001 vs. Minnesota-Morris Ryan Walch, 1999 vs. Wayne State, NE Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Southwest State

Pts 36 32 30 30 30 30 30 26 26 26 26 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

Kicking Points

Career 1. Steve Opgenorth, 2000-03 2. Derek Johnson, 1997-99 3. Mike Salerno, 2005-06 4. Thomas Kinney, 2010-11 5. Jason Young, 1992-95 6. Ryan Abbott, 2005-08 7. Bob Bestul, 1973-76 8. Eric Kraus, 2004 9. Cullen Fahey, 2008-09 10. Steve Krob, 1967-70

EP FG Pts 186 45 321 128 23 197 79 24 153 79 19 136 62 22 128 57 15 101 77 4 89 48 8 72 44 9 71 42 4 54

Season 1. Mike Salerno, 2005 Steve Opgenorth, 2003 Steve Opgenorth, 2002 4. Steve Opgenorth, 2001 5. Derek Johnson, 1997 6. Ryan Abbott, 2007 7. Eric Kraus, 2004 8. Steve Opgenorth, 2000 9. Thomas Kinney, 2011 Thomas Kinney, 2010 Mike Salerno, 2006

EP FG Pts 50 11 83 50 11 83 53 10 83 49 11 82 50 8 74 43 10 73 48 8 72 30 13 69 41 9 68 38 10 68 29 13 68

Game Rk Name Pts 1. Billy Emanuel, 2009 vs. Upper Iowa (4FG, 4XP) 16 2. Ryan Abbott, 2008 vs. Augustana, SD (4FG, 3XP) 15 3. Mike Salerno, 2006 vs. SW Minn. St. (4FG, 2XP) 14 4. Thomas Kinney, 2010 vs. Minnesota State (3FG, 4XP) 13 Cullen Fahey, 2008 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (3FG, 4XP) 13 Mike Salerno, 2005 vs. Minn., Crookston (1 FG, 10 XP) 13 Steve Opgenorth, 2001 vs. Wayne State (3FG, 4XP) 13 8. Thomas Kinney, 2011 vs. Upper Iowa (1 FG, 9 XP) 12 Mike Salerno, 2006 vs. Upper Iowa (2FG, 6XP) 12 Mike Salerno, 2006 vs. MSU Moorhead (2FG, 6XP) 12 Eric Kraus, 2004 vs. Northern State (2FG, 6XP) 12 Eric Kraus, 2004 vs. Truman State (2FG, 6XP) 12 Steve Opgenorth, 2001 vs. Minnesota-Morris (12XP) 12 Derek Johnson, 1997 vs. Mayville State (2FG, 6XP) 12

Season Rk Name 1. Travis Walch 2. Chris Samp Dave Ludy 4. Andrew Verbancouer Alex Wiese 6. Matt Brandt 7. Brian Hynes Chris Samp Adam Lilla Dave Ludy 11. Rayon Simmons 12. Rayon Simmons Kevin Curtin Carson Walch 15. Dan Schumacher 16. Scott Peters Matt Juaire 18. Derek Malone Chris Samp Jeff Dobbertin Matt Juaire Carson Walch Chad Fitzsimmons Mark Ballwanz

Season 1997 2004 1994 2008 2007 1996 2005 2003 2001 1993 2011 2009 2002 1999 1990 2007 1999 2005 2002 2001 1998 1998 1997 1984

TD 30 22 22 21 21 18 17 17 17 17 16 15 15 15 14 13 13 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Game Rk Name TD 1. Travis Walch, 1997 vs. Quincy, IL 6 2. Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 5 Rayon Simmons, 2010 vs. Southwest Minnesota St. 5 Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Southwest Minnesota State 5 Carson Walch, 1999 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 5 Travis Walch, 1999 vs. Minnesota Duluth 5 Pete Brown, 1988 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 5 7. 15 times, most recently, 4 Rayon Simmons, 2011 vs. Mary

Touchdowns Scored

Career Rk Name Seasons TD 1. Chris Samp 2002-04 53 Dave Ludy 1991-94 53 3. Alex Wiese 2004-07 45 4. Kevin Curtin 2000-03 43 Travis Walch 1994-97 43 6. Rayon Simmons 2009 - 40 7. Scott Peters 2004-07 32 8. Carson Walch 1995-99 31 9. Brian Hynes 2001-05 30 Adam Lilla 1999-02 30 11. Jeff Dobbertin 1999-02 29 12. Andrew Verbancouer 2005-08 28 Matt Juaire 1996-99 28 Mark Ballwanz 1981-84 28 Art Kern# 1928-31 28 16. Chad Fitzsimmons 1995-98 27 17. Matt Brandt 1993-96 26 18. Ryan Walch 1998-01 23 Dan Schumacher 1987-90 23 20. David Cruz 2001-04 22 # Art Kern played a fifth year, scoring four more touchdowns for a fiveyear total of 32 TDs.

WSU Hall of Fame member Travis Walch set a WSU single-season record with 30 touchdowns scored during the 1997 season. He also holds the school record with six touchdowns scored against Quincy in 1997.

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE DEFENSIVE RECORDS Interceptions Return Yardage

Interceptions Career Rk Name 1. Nate Gruber 2. Nick Jaeger 3. Luke Lokanc Rick Starzecki 5. Bryan Schroeder 6. Travis Welch 7. Steven Koehler Jamey Hutchinson 9. Jay Aamodt Randy Gronert

Seasons 1991-94 2000-03 2002-05 1966-69 1987-90 1998-00 2000-03 1995-98 1981-84 1968-70

Int 25 20 19 19 18 16 15 15 12 12

Season Rk Name 1. Jamey Hutchinson 2. Doug Smart 3. Bryan Schroeder 4. Travis Welch Nate Gruber Jim Bzoskie 7. Nick Jaeger Nick Jaeger Mike Slomczewski 10. Lucas Wolf Luke Lokanc Steve Koehler Nate Gruber Nate Gruber Bryon Schroeder Jay Aamodt Randy Gronert Rick Starzecki

Season 1997 1986 1990 1998 1993 1987 2001 2000 1999 2008 2005 2001 1992 1991 1989 1982 1968 1967

Int 11 10 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Game Rk Name 1. Doug Smart, 1986 vs. St. Ambrose, IA 2. Kenzie Yewman, 2006 vs. Upper Iowa Luke Lokanc, 2005 vs. MSU Moorhead Deric Sieck, 2001 vs. Northern State Jamey Hutchinson, 1997 vs. Southwest State Mike Usgaard, 1994 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Rob Illies, 1990 vs. Minnesota-Morris Bryan Schroeder, 1990 vs. Minnesota-Morris Rick Starzecki, 1967 vs. Mankato State Rick Starzecki, 1966 vs. Moorhead State

Int 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Sacks

Career Rk Name 1. Luke Lokanc 2. Nate Gruber 3. Dennis Hayes 4. Rick Starzecki 5. Jamey Hutchinson 6. Jim Bzoskie 7. Travis Welch 8. Steve Kohler 9. Lucas Wolf 10. Jim Dybevick

Seasons Yards 2002-05 319 1991-94 275 1991-94 261 1966-69 236 1995-98 215 1986-88 207 1998-00 205 2000-03 182 2009-11 164 1968-69 160

Season Rk Name 1. Lucas Wolf 2. Travis Welch 3. Luke Lokanc 4. Jamey Hutchinson 5. Jim Bzoskie Jim Dybevick 7. Dennis Hayes Michael Werden 9. Nate Gruber 10. Bryan Schroeder

Season 2008 1998 2004 1997 1987 1969 1992 1977 1993 1989

Game Rk Name 1. Luke Lokanc, 2004 vs. Truman State, MO 2. Larry Anderson, 1965 vs. Wisconsin-Platteville 3. LaVerne Pieper, 1964 vs. Northland, WI 4. Lucas Wolf, 2008 vs. Augustana, SD 5. Ron LaGros, 1959 vs. Moorhead State 6. Jim Dybevick, 1969 vs. UI-Chicago Circle 7. Jesse Isom, 2000 vs. Minnesota Duluth Dennis Hayes, 1992 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 9. Kenzie Yewman, 2006 vs. Upper Iowa Dennis Hayes, 1994 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Joe Yantes, 1946 vs. St. Cloud State

Yards 134 132 126 125 120 120 112 112 110 108 Yards 99 90 88 86 82 80 78 78 77 77 77

Career Rk Name 1. Derek Chance 2. Jon Bussewitz 3. Troy Tonsager 4. Wayne Wicka 5. Ty Breitlow 6. Tony Tripicchio 7. Steve Kosidowski 8. Seth Becker 9. David Braun 10. Ben Turnquist 11. Jim Stanek 12. Matt Wayne Jeff Gusmundson 14. John Tackmann 15. Matt Kaderly Ryan Rothwell 17. Harold Mathews 18. Sean Jensen Lewis Johnson 20. Johns Stapleton Dave Hope Alan Penheiter

Seasons Sacks 1997-00 31.5 1997-00 28.5 1984-87 27.0 1988-91 24.0 2000-03 21.0 1984-87 19.5 1984-86 18.0 1995-98 17.5 2005-07 15.0 2001-04 13.0 2001-04 12.5 2001-03 11.5 1991-93 11.5 2003-06 11.0 2008-11 10.0 2006-09 10.0 1991-93 9.5 1992-95 9.0 2009 - 8.5 1998-01 8.0 1985 8.0 1990-92 8.0

Season Rk Name 1. Derek Chance 2. Jon Bussewitz 3. Seth Becker Troy Tonsager 5. Wayne Wicka Steve Kosidowski 7. Derek Chance 8. David Braun Dave Hope 10. Derek Chance Wayne Wicka Tony Tripicchio 13. Ben Turnquist Ty Breitlow Jon Bussewitz Jeff Gudmundson 17. Seth Becker 18. John Tackmann Ty Breitlow Ty Breitlow Troy Tonsager Troy Tonsager Steve Kosidowski Tony Tripicchio

Season 1998 2000 1998 1987 1990 1986 1999 2005 1985 2000 1989 1986 2004 2003 1997 1993 1997 2006 2002 2001 1986 1985 1985 1985

Sacks 12.5 12.0 11.0 11.0 10.0 10.0 9.5 8.0 8.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

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WINONA STATE RETURN RECORDS

Kickoffs Returned Career Rk Name 1. Dave Ludy 2. Kevin Curtin 3. Curtis Dewberry 4. Carey Rottman 5. Bo Jackson 6. Carson Walch 7. Pete Brown 8. Rick Williams 9. Tim Hanson

Seasons 1991-94 2000-03 2009-11 2005-08 1972-75 1996-99 1985-88 1976-79 1990-93

KR 95 84 79 68 67 63 60 50 47

Season Rk Name 1. Bob Jackson 2. Dave Ludy 3. Curtis Dewberry 4. Rick Williams 5. Curtis Dewberry Kevin Curtin 7. Curtis Dewberry Kevin Curtin Carson Walch Dave Ludy Dan Eickhoff

Season 1973 1993 2011 1979 2010 2002 2009 2000 1998 1992 1985

KR 30 29 28 27 26 26 25 25 25 25 25

Game Rk Name KR 1. Carey Rottman, 2006 vs. North Dakota 8 Bo Jackson, 1973 vs. South Dakota 8 3. Curtis Dewberry, 2010 vs. Minnesota Duluth 7 Curtis Dewberry, 2009 vs. Wayne State, NE 7 Carey Rottman, 2007 vs. North Dakota 7 Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Northern Iowa 7 Dean Baldwin, 1988 vs. Grand Valley State 7 Greg Hanson, 1981 vs. Minnesota Duluth 7 8. Carey Rottman, 2005 vs. Western New Mexico 6 Bounthavy Khamratthanome, 2004 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 6 Kevin Curtin, 2002 vs. Minnesota Duluth 6 Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Central State, OH 6 Tim Hanson, 1991 vs. Minnesota-Morris 6

Kickoff Return Yardage Career Rk Name 1. Dave Ludy 2. Kevin Curtin 3. Curtis Dewberry 4. Carson Walch 5. Bo Jackson 6. Pete Brown 7. Carey Rottman 8. Dan Eickhoff 9. Tim Hanson 10. Rick Williams 11. Greg Hanson 12. Travis Walch 13. Ron Fuglestad 14. Randy Spring 15. Jeff Dobbertin

Seasons 1991-94 2000-03 2009 - 1996-99 1972-75 1985-88 2005-08 1985-88 1990-93 1976-79 1981-83 1994-97 1966-70 2005-08 1999-02

Yards 2,812 2,052 1,814 1,592 1,404 1,259 1,159 1,063 1,020 988 979 669 641 639 551

Season Rk Name 1. Dave Ludy 2. Dave Ludy 3. Kevin Curtin 4. Curtis Dewberry 5. Curtis Dewberry 6. Kevin Curtin 7. Curtis Dewberry 8. Bo Jackson 9. Carson Walch 10. Dave Ludy 11. Pete Brown 12. Rick Williams 13. Carson Walch 14. Dave Ludy 15. Dan Eickhoff

Season 1992 1993 2000 2009 2011 2002 2010 1973 1998 1994 1988 1979 1999 1991 1985

Yards 881 856 759 613 608 595 593 590 577 568 544 519 513 507 495

Game Rk Name Yards 1. Greg Hanson, 1981 vs. Minnesota Duluth 231 2. Curtis Dewberry, 2009 vs. Wayne State, NE 228 3. Dean Baldwin, 1988 vs. Grand Valley State 205 4. Dave Ludy, 1991 vs. Northern State 199 5. Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Central State, OH 182 6. Kevin Curtin, 2000 vs. Minnesota Duluth 167 7. Dave Ludy, 1992 vs. Moorhead State 158 8. Anthony Buckner, 2007 vs. Michigan Tech 152 9. Kevin Curtin, 2000 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 150 10. Curtis Dewberry, 2009 vs. Southwest Minnesota St. 148 11. Larry Wright, 1976 vs. Minnesota-Morris 137 12. Bo Jackson, 1973 vs. South Dakota 135 13. Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Northern Iowa 128 14. Dave Ludy, 1992 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 127 15. Carey Rottman, 2006 vs. North Dakota 125 Dave Ludy, 1994 vs. Nebraska-Kearney 125 17. Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 124 18. Bounthavy Khamratthanome, 2004 vs. Southwest St. 122 Carson Walch, 1999 vs. Central Missouri 122 Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Minnesota Duluth 122

Punts Returned Career Rk Name 1. Kevin Curtin 2. Carson Walch 3. Nate Gruber 4. Pete Brown 5. Bo Jackson 6. Reggie Johnson 7. Randy Spring 8. Curtis Dewberry 9. David Cruz 10. Terry Baker

Seasons 2000-03 1995-99 1991-94 1985-88 1972-75 1981-83 2005-08 2009-11 2001-04 1985-87

PR 77 62 58 54 50 49 45 37 33 28

Season Rk Name 1. Carson Walch 2. Nate Gruber 3. Pete Brown 4. Anthony Buckner Carson Walch Reggie Johnson 7. Randy Spring Kevin Curtin 9. Kevin Curtin 10. Curtis Dewberry Randy Spring Kevin Curtin Bo Jackson 14. David Cruz Nate Gruber Reggie Johnson 17. Terry Baker 18. Kevin Curtin 19. Eric Swan Todd Shepard

Season 1998 1992 1988 2007 1999 1983 2006 2000 2003 2011 2005 2002 1975 2004 1993 1982 1986 2001 2008 1980

PR 31 28 27 24 24 24 22 22 21 19 19 19 19 18 18 18 17 15 14 14

Game Rk Name PR 1. Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Wayne State, NE 7 2. Kevin Curtin, 2001 vs. Southwest State 6 Carson Walch, 1999 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 6 Todd Shepard, 1980 vs. St. Cloud State 6 Terry Baker, 1986 vs. Bemidji State 6 6. Anthony Buckner, 2007 vs. Upper Iowa 5 Randy Spring, 2005 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 5 Shawn Cunningham, 2005 vs. Truman State, MO 5 Bounthavy Khamratthanome, 2004 vs. UM, Crookston 5 Kevin Curtin, 2003 vs. North Dakota State 5 Dave Cruz, 2001 vs. Minnesota-Morris 5 Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 5 Nate Gruber, 1992 vs. Moorhead State 5 Bo Jackson, 1973 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire 5 Bob Welch, 1959 vs. Moorhead State 5

Punts Return Yardage Career Rk Name 1. Kevin Curtin 2. Carson Walch 3. Nate Gruber 4. Curtis Dewberry 5. Randy Spring 6. Pete Brown 7. David Cruz 8. Reggie Johnson 9. Bob Jackson 10. Terry Baker

Seasons Yards 2000-03 1,220 1996-99 822 1991-94 604 2009-11 489 2005-08 401 1985-88 371 2000-04 338 1981-83 328 1972-75 278 1985-87 225

Season Rk Name 1. Carson Walch 2. Kevin Curtin 3. Kevin Curtin 4. Carson Walch 5. Nate Gruber 6. Curtis Dewberry 7. Kevin Curtin 8. Randy Spring 9. Curtis Dewberry 10. Anthony Buckner 11. Terry Baker 12. Pete Brown 13. Nate Gruber 14. David Cruz 15. Randy Spring Nate Gruber

Season 1998 2002 2000 1999 1992 2010 2003 2006 2011 2007 1986 1988 1994 2004 2005 1993

Yards 478 430 388 295 248 245 234 211 197 195 190 185 182 180 174 174

Game Rk Name Yards 1. Kevin Curtin, 2000 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 125 2. Kevin Curtin, 2002 vs. Wayne State, NE 124 3. Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Wayne State, NE 113 4. Kevin Curtin, 2001 vs. Southwest State 94 5. Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Minnesota-Morris 90 6. Curtis Dewberry, 2010 vs. Minnesota State 84 7. Kevin Curtin, 2002 vs. MSU Moorhead 82 8. Kevin Curtin, 2000 vs. Concordia-St. Paul 81 9. Terry Baker, 1986 vs. Southwest State 80 10. David Cruz, 2003 vs. Southwest Minnesota State 79 11. Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 78 Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Minnesota Duluth 78 13. Curtis Dewberry, 2011 vs. MSU Moorhead 77 14. Kevin Curtin, 2003 vs. Missouri Western 76 15. Carson Walch, 1999 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 75 Lyle Cline, 1960 vs. Bemidji State 75 17. Jerry Grebin, 1953 vs. Mankato State 70 18. Randy Spring, 2005 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 68 19. Anthony Buckner, 2007 vs. Upper Iowa 67 Kevin Curtin, 2002 vs. Minnesota-Morris 67

Curtis Dewberry led NCAA Division II in punt return average in 2010. He returned two punts for touchdowns during that season and is in WSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top-ten in both punt and kickoff return yardage.

86 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE LONGEST PLAYS Longest Scoring Runs From Scrimmage

Rk Name Yds 1. Tim Hanson, 1993 vs. Northern State 93 2. Roger Leonhardt, 1961 vs. Wisconsin-River Falls 92 3. Vernon Risty, 1931 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 87 4. Bill Price, 1965 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 85 5. Alex Wiese, 2007 vs. Wayne State, NE 82 6. Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 80 Jerry Grebin, 1954 vs. Bemidji State 80 Eddie Spencer, 1938 vs. Aberdeen (Northern State) 80 9. Rayon Simmons, 2009 vs. Northern State 76 Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Moorhead State 76 Roger Leonhardt, 1963 vs. Michigan Tech 76 12. Eric Williams, 2001 vs. Northern State 75 George Waterman, 1964 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 75 Harry Meyers, 1927 vs. Mankato State 75 15. Art Kern, 1931 vs. Waldorf JC 74 16. Buzz Walsh, 1965 vs. Elmhurst 73 Buzz Walsh, 1965 vs. Moorhead State 73 18. Jerry Grebin, 1954 vs. Saint Mary’s 72 19. Bob Welch, 1957 vs. St. Cloud State 71 20. Trevor Narum, 1998 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 70 Roger Leonhardt, 1961 vs. Michigan Tech 70 Jerry Grebin, 1954 vs. Saint Mary’s 70 Wilbur Winbald, 1946 vs. Minnesota Duluth 70

Longest Scoring Interception Return Rk Name 1. Luke Lokanc, 2004 vs. Truman State, MO 2. Larry Anderson, 1965 vs. Wisconsin-Platteville 3. LaVerne Pieper, 1954 vs. Northland 4. Ron LaGros, 1959 vs. Moorhead State 5. Jim Dybevick, 1969 vs. UI-Chicago Circle 6. Jesse Isom, 2000 vs. Minnesota Duluth Dennis Hayes, 1994 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse 8. Dennis Hayes, 1994 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Joe Yantes, 1946 vs. St. Cloud State 10. Bob Wolf, 1960 vs. Wisconsin-Stout

Longest Scoring Kickoff Return

Rk Name 1. Kevin Curtin, 2000 vs. Concordia-St. Paul Kevin Curtin, 2000 vs. Minnesota Duluth 3. Dave Ludy, 1993 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse Larry Wright, 1976 vs. Minnesota Morris 5. Carson Walch, 1999 vs. Minnesota, Crookston Dave Ludy, 1991 vs. Northern State Vic Grabau, 1953 vs. Wisconsin-River Falls 8. Carson Walch, 1998 vs. Minnesota Duluth Dave Ludy, 1991 vs. Northern State Bo Jackson, 1974 vs. Michigan Tech

Longest Scoring Punt Return

Rk Name 1. Curtis Dewberry, 2010 vs. Minnesota State 2. Terry Baker, 1986 vs. Southwest State 3. Curtis Dewberry, 2011 vs. MSU Moorhead Lyle Cline, 1960 vs. Bemidji State 5. Nate Gruber, 1994 vs. Bemidji State Jerry Grebin, 1953 vs. Mankato State 7. Kevin Curtin, 2002 vs. Minnesota-Morris

Longest Scoring Fumble Return Rk Name 1. Derek Chance, 1997 vs. Bemidji State* 2. Jesse Isom, 2001 vs. Minnesota, Crookston 3. Jon Bussewitz, 1999 vs. Moorhead State 4. Lucas Wolf, 2009 vs. Minnesota State 5. Paul Chabura, 2001 vs. Northern State *NCAA Division II Record

Curtis Dewberry’s 84-yard punt return against Minnesota State in 2010 was the longest scoring punt return in Winona State history.

Yds 99 90 88 82 80 78 78 77 77 70

Yds 100 100 99 99 95 95 95 93 93 93

Longest Scoring Passes

Rk Name 1. Adam Lills from Bruce Carpenter 2. Matt Juaire from Carson Walch 3. Tim Hanson from Jason Mitchell 4. Dan Schumacher from Jason Mitchell Tom Von Feldt from Tom Lennon 6. Dick Knowles from Jerry Grebin 7. Chad Fitzsimmons from Jake Goettl Dan Schumacher from Jason Mitchell 9. Tyler Speer from Evan Aber Brian Hynes from Drew Aber Chris Samp vs. Brian Wrobel Scott Schmaltz vs. Brian Hora 13. Bret Baumm from Scott Moses 14. Travis Walch from Jake Goettl Bo Jackson vs. Rich Ernst 16. Chris Samp from Bruce Carpenter John Surrency from Tom Kearly 18. Bob Welch from Wayne Asing 19. Brian Hynes from Drew Aber 20. Chris Samp from Brian Wrobel Jeff Dobbertin from Andy Nett

Game 2001 vs. South Dakota 1998 vs. Ferris State, MI 1990 vs. Southwest State 1990 vs. St. Francis, IL 1967 vs. Central Iowa 1951 vs. Bemidji State 1998 vs. Northern State 1988 vs. Grand Valley 2010 vs. Minnesota State 2005 vs. Bemidji State 2003 vs. Truman State, MO 1994 vs. Minnesota Duluth 1985 vs. Luther 1997 vs. Minnesota Duluth 1974 vs. Moorhead State 2002 vs. Minnesota Morris 1978 vs. Southwest State 1958 vs. Wisconsin-Stout 2005 vs. Western New Mexico 2004 vs. Bemidji State 2000 vs. Northern State

Yds 93 92 90 89 89 85 84 84 82 82 82 82 81 80 80 79 79 78 77 76 76

Yds 84 80 75 75 70 70 67

Yds 95 64 61 54 51

Tyler Speer’s 82-yard scoring pass from Evan Aber against Minnesota State in 2010 was the ninth-longest scoring pass play in school history. The Warriors have had 15 pass plays of 80 yards or longer go for touchdowns.

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WINONA STATE TEAM RECORDS

Season Team Records OFFENSE Total Plays Yards Gained First Downs Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Rushing First Downs Punting Average Number of Punts Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passing Yards Touchdown Passes Passes Intercepted First Downs Passing Total Points

916 5,563 266 527 2,790 124 39.5 81 416 233 3,461 36 29 147 506

DEFENSE Most Yards Allowed Fewest Yards Allowed Most First Downs Allowed Fewest First Downs Allowed Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed Fewest Passing Yards Allowed Fewest Passes Completed Fewest Points Allowed Most Points Allowed Most Interceptions Most Forced Fumbles Most Fumbles Recovered

5,144 2007 1,039 1961 336 2007 51 1961 527 1962 224 1959 20 1959 7 1924 384 1996 30 2001 49 1979 23 1979, 1991

TOTAL PLAYS Game 95 vs. Wisconsin-Stout, 1972 Season 916, 2007 YARDS GAINED Game 677 vs. Upper Iowa, 2011 Season 5,645, 2004 MOST FIRST DOWNS Game 31 vs. Wisconsin-Stout, 1996 Season 287, 2007 RUSHING ATTEMPTS Game 63 vs. Wayne State, NE, 1999 Season 527, 2003 RUSHING YARDS GAINED Game 416 vs. Wayne State, NE, 1999 Season 2,790, 1994 RUSHING FIRST DOWNS Game 21 vs. Wayne State, NE, 1999 Season 124, 2007 PUNTING AVERAGE Game 49.5 vs. Augustana, 2010 Season 40.5, 1999 and 2006 PUNTS Game Season

12 vs. Michigan Tech, 1970 81, 1986

PASSES ATTEMPTED Game 56 vs. Northern State, 1982 Season 416, 2007 PASSES COMPLETED Game 30 vs. Moorhead State, 1982 Season 233, 2007 PASSING YARDS Game 463 vs. Quincy, IL, 1997 Season 3,461, 2004

2007 2001 2003 2003 1994 2007 1968 1986 2007 2007 2004 2003 1991 2004 2001

PASSES INTERCEPTED Game 6 vs. Hillsdale, MI, 1969 6 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1973 Season 29, 1991 PASSING FIRST DOWNS Game 18 vs. Quincy, IL, 1997 18 vs. Southwest State, 1993 Season 147, 2004 MOST POINTS Game 84 vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001 Season 506, 2001

LARGEST VICTORY MARGIN Game 84 vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001 (84-0) Season 138 (149-9), 1928 MOST FUMBLES Game 11 vs. Wisconsin-Stout, 1952 Season 37, 1973 MOST FUMBLES LOST Game 7 vs. Wisconsin-Stout, 1957 Season 25, 1963 MOST PENALTIES Game 14 vs. Bemidji State, 1996 14 vs. Minnesota-Morris, 1991 Season 94, 2001 YARDS PENALIZED Game 141 vs. Minnesota-Morris, 1991 Season 825, 1997 LONGEST UNDEFEATED STREAK 17 1997-98 16 1923-26 14 1924-26 12 1927-29 LONGEST WINNING STREAK 17 1997-98 14 1924-26 10 2001 LONGEST LOSING STREAK 12 1989-90 10 1969-70

FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED Game -16 vs. Minnesota, Crookston, 2006 Season 527, 1962 MOST RUSHING FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED Game 29 vs. North Dakota, 2006 Season 139, 1993 FEWEST RUSHING FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED Game 0 vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, 1961 Season 26, 1961 MOST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED Game 563 vs. Southwest State, 1991 Season 3,472, 2007 FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED Game 0 vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, 1997 0 vs. Elmhurst, 1961 0 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1961 0 vs. Mankato State, 1960 0 vs. Mankato State, 1959 Season 224, 1959 MOST PASS ATTEMPTS AGAINST Game 60 vs. Southwest State, 1991 Season 487, 2007 FEWEST PASS ATTEMPTS AGAINST Game 0 vs. Northern Illinois, 1963 Season 68, 1959 MOST PASS COMPLETIONS ALLOWED Game 36 vs. Southwest State, 1991 Season 290, 2007 FEWEST PASS COMPLETIONS ALLOWED Game 0 vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, 1997 0 vs. Elmhurst, 1961 0 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1961 0 vs. Mankato State, 1960 0 vs. Mankato State, 1959 Season 25, 1961 INTERCEPTIONS Game 7 vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 2007 7 vs. Mankato State, 1949 Season 30, 2001

LONGEST WINLESS STREAK 12 1989-90 11 1950-52 11 1935-36

MOST FUMBLES CAUSED Game 10 vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001 10 vs. St. Cloud State, 1962 10 vs. Mankato State, 1949 Season 49, 1993

MOST YARDS ALLOWED Game 637 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1996 Season 5,144, 2007

MOST FUMBLES RECOVERED Game 8 vs. St. Cloud State, 1957 Season 23, 1991

FEWEST YARDS ALLOWED Game 6 vs. Wisconsin-Stout, 1961 Season 1,039, 1961

MOST POINTS ALLOWED Game 114 vs. La Crosse High School, 1917 Season 384, 1996

MOST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED Game 32 vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 2005 Season 270, 1996

FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED Game 0, 98 times Last, 2006 vs. Minnesota, Crookston Season 7, 1924

FEWEST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED Game 2 vs. Minnesota-Morris, 2001 2 vs. Wisconsin-Stout, 1961 2 vs. Northland, WI, 1956 Season 51, 1961 MOST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED Game 448 vs. Moorhead State, 1995 Season 2,250, 1971

LONGEST HOME WINNING STREAK 25 Nov. 14, 1998 - Oct. 30, 2004 LONGEST HOME CONFERENCE WINNING STREAK 35 Sept. 16, 2000 - Sept. 26, 2009

TOUCHDOWN PASSES Game 6 vs. Northern State, 2003 Season 36, 2003

88 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE AWARD WINNERS Championships

NSIC Regular Season Champions (18) 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 NSIC South Division Champions (1) 2010

Coach of the Year

1993 1997 2000 2001 2004

Harlon Hill Award Harlon Hill Finalists (Awarded to the top player in Division II) Dave Ludy 1994 Travis Walch 1998 Carson Walch 2000 Kevin Curtin 2002 Kevin Curtin 2003 Chris Samp 2004 Brian Hynes 2005

Post Season Appearances NCAA Division II Playoffs (5) 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 Mineral Water Bowl (2) 2000, 2002

All-Americans

NAIA Playoffs (1) 1993

NSIC Awards Offensive Player of the Year Lief Nelson (WR) Dave Ludy (RB) Dave Ludy (RB) Scott Schmaltz (WR) Matt Brandt (RB) Travis Walch (RB) Jake Goettl (QB) Chris Samp (WR)

1983 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2004

Defensive Player of the Year Deric Sieck (LB) Deric Sieck (LB) Jim Stanek (DT) John Tackmann (SS) John Tackmann (SS)

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Defensive Newcomer of the Year Roy Kratt (DT) 2004 Ryan Gerts (LB) 2011 Glen Galligan Award Jerry Grebin (RB) Dave Mertes (OL) Gale Sprute (LB) Ray Walsh (DB) Bill McNary (DT) Tim Mullaney (OL) Bob Stouffer (LB) Reggie Johnson (RB) Wayne Wicka (DE) Nate Gruber (SS) Bruce Carpenter (QB) John Tackmann (LB) Marcus Greatens (OL)

Tom Hosier Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer

1954 1957 1961 1965 1968 1973 1979 1983 1991 1994 2002 2006 2009

Associated Press Gene Nardini (Honorable Mention OL) Bruce Zellmer (Honorable Mention DB) Jeff Kremer (Second Team End) Rich Ernst (Honorable Mention QB) Dave Ludy (First Team KR) Dave Ludy (Second Team RB) Dave Ludy (First Team RB) Nate Gruber (Second Team DB) Jame Hutchinson (First Team DB) Travis Walch (Second Team RB) Kevin Curtin (Second Team RB) Kevin Curtin (Third Team RB) Chris Samp (First Team WR) Brian Hynes (Third Team WR) John Tackmann (Third Team DB) John Tackmann (Third Team DB)

1958 1960 1965 1974 1992 1993 1994 1994 1997 1997 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2006

AFCA Kevin Curtin (RB) Kevin Curtin (RB) Chris Samp (WR) John Tackmann (DB)

2002 2003 2004 2006

Daktronics Jamey Hutchinson (First Team DB) Travis Walch (First Team RB) Kevin Curtin (First Team RB) Deric Sieck (First Team LB) Deric Sieck (First Team LB) Chris Samp (First Team WR) Brian Hynes (First Team WR) John Tackmann (Second Team DB) Chris Zimmerman (Second Team)

1997 1997 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2006

D2Football.com Kevin Curtin (Second Team RB) Kevin Curtin (First Team RB) Deric Sieck (Second Team LB) Chris Samp (Honorable Mention WR) Brian Hynes (Second Team WR) John Tackmann (Second Team DB)

2000 2002 2003 2003 2005 2006

D2proday.com Matt Ulrich (Third Team DL)

2011

Football Gazette Travis Walch (Second Team RB) Jamey Hutchinson (Third Team DB) David Olson (Third Team TE) Carson Walch (Third Team RB) Kyle Stoffel (Honorable Mention LB) Ryan Schneider (Third Team P) Carson Walch (Third Team RB) Travis Welch (Third Team DB) Jon Bussewitz (Honorable Mention DL) Kevin Curtin (Honorable Mention RB) Deric Sieck (Honorable Mention LB) Kevin Curtin (First Team RB) Kevin Curtin (Honorable Mention RB) Chris Zimmerman (Honorable Mention)

1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2005

Don Hansen Football Gazette Deric Sieck (First Team LB) Deric Sieck (First Team LB) Chris Samp (Second Team WR) Ty Breitlow (Third Team DL) Stephen Koehler (Third Team) Chris Samp (First Team WR) Nate Daniels (Second Team) Jim Stanek (Honorable Mention) Brian Hynes (First Team WR) Nate Daniels (Second Team) John Tackmann (Second Team) Roy Kratt (Honorable Mention) Luke Lokanc (Honorable Mention) John Tackmann (First Team DB) Chris Zimmerman (Second Team)

2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006

USA Football.com Ryan Schneider (First Team P) Carson Walch (Third Team RB) Andy Carr (Honorable Mention OL) Derek Chance (Honorable Mention DL) Matt Juaire (Honorable Mention WR) Ryan Sinning (Honorable Mention OL) Travis Welch (Honorable Mention DB)

1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999

Successful Farming Jake Goettl (First Team QB) Ryan Sinning (First Team OL)

1998 1999

CollegeSportsReport.com Chris Samp (First Team WR) Luke Lokanc (Honorable Mention) Brian Hynes (Third Team WR)

2004 2004 2005

Verizon/ESPN The Magazine Adam Lilla (First Team) 2001 Roy Kratt (Second Team) 2005 NAIA Dave Mertes (OL) Gale Sprute (DB) Gale Sprute (DB) Wayne Clark (First Team LB) Lief Nelson (Honorable Mention WR)

1957 1960 1961 1975 1982

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Jim Krupke (Honorable Mention OL) Lief Nelson (Honorable Mention WR) Steve Kosidowski (Honorable Mention) Wayne Wicka (Honorable Mention DL) Dave Ludy (First Team KR) Steve Plomin (Honorable Mention LB) Nate Gruber (First Team DB) Dave Ludy (Second Team RB) Jason Becker (Honorable Mention LB) Chris Haas (Honorable Mention) Harold Mathews (Honorable Mention DL)

1983 1983 1986 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993

C.M. Frank Small University Dave Ludy (Third Team RB) Nate Gruber (Third Team DB) Dave Ludy (Third Team RB) Jason Becker (Honorable Mention, LB) John Groh (Honorable Mention DL) Keith Lockwood (Honorable Mention TE) Leonard Prasczewicz (HM OL) Scott Schmaltz (Honorable Mention WR) Leonard Prasczewicz (HM OL) Scott Schmaltz (Honorable Mention WR)

1993 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995

All-Region Daktronics Super Region 3 Lucas Wolf (Second Team) Curtis Dewberry (Second Team) Rayon Simmons (First Team)

2008 2010 2011

Academic All-Americans ESPN The Magazine Shawn Cunningham (Second Team)

2006

GTE Academic Nate Gruber (First Team) Nate Gruber (First Team) Travis Walch (First Team)

1993 1994 1997

All-Conference Players Drew Aber Mark Ballwanz Garrick Beale Jason Becker Seth Becker David Blaskowski Matt Brandt Dave Braun Bob Brewer Matt Brown Ty Breitlow Matt Brown Chris Brunsvold Anthony Buckner Trevin Bune Theo Burkett Todd Burkoth Tyree Burks Jon Bussewitz Bruce Carpenter

2005, 2007 1984 1993 1993, 1994 1997, 1998 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 1997 2005, 2006 1975 2003 2002, 2003 2001, 2002 1997 2007 2009 2011 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 2007, 2008 1997, 2000 2002

Andy Carr Ryan Carr Derek Chance Colin Charlson Chauncey Charleson Chad Cheek Cory Christianson Casey Clark Wayne Clark Alex Coulter David Cruz Lee Cunningham Shawn Cunningham Kevin Curtin Nate Daniels Sam DiGrino Curtis Dewberry Jeff Dobbertin Cody Dummer Eric Ellestad Jeff Ellestad Billy Emanuel IV Derek Engel Jason Enos Brett Erickson Rick Ernst Nick Faber Cullen Fahey Chad Fitzsimmons Jay Fogelson Elliott Gaulke Ryan Gerts Ed Gilreath Scott Girolamo Jake Goettl Marcus Greatens Mike Greengard John Groh Nate Gruber Jeff Gudmundson Chris Haas Nate Hall Tim Hanson Alan Hartung Seth Haun Dennis Hayes Dan Heil Tony Hill Matt Holub Dave Hope Jamey Hutchinson Joe Hutter Brian Hynes Jesse Isom Bo Jackson Nick Jaeger Jake Jansky Sean Jensen Curtis Jepson Ryan Jirgl Derek Johnson Lewis Johnson Malachi Johnson Reggie Johnson

1997, 1998 1999 1998, 1999, 2000 2004, 2005, 2006 2008, 2009 2011 2011 2010 1975 2011 2004 2004 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 2004, 2005 2001 2009, 2010, 2011 2000, 2001, 2002 2009, 2010 1998 2006 2009 2009, 2010 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 1983 1974 2011 2008 1996, 1997, 1998 2004 2008 2011 2003 1988 1996, 1997, 1998 2009 1996 1993, 1994 1992, 1993, 1994 1993 1993 2005 1993 2003 2007, 2008 1993 1981, 1983 2008 1998 1985 1997, 1998 1996, 1997 2004, 2005 2000, 2001 1975 2001, 2002, 2003 1997 1993, 1995 2001, 2003 2010 1998, 1999 2010, 2011 2000, 2001, 2002 1983

Matt Juaire Matt Kaderly Bounthavy Khamratthanome Pete Kicharus Craig Knickrehm Steven Koehler Steve Kosidowski Roy Kratt Eric Kraus Jim Krupke Dave Krystowiak Marcus LaBadie Randy LaFaive Adam Lilla Rick Lilla Keith Lockwood Luke Lokanc Nick Lokanc Dustin Looman Maurice Lucas Dave Ludy Charles Maddox Mike Madsen Derek Malone Brian Marcus Craig Martindale Harold Mathews Steve McManamon Brandon Meany Scott Meisel Kevin Michaelis Tim Mullaney Ira Naiman Trevor Narum Lief Nelson Andy Nett Caleb Nicholson Chris Norgaard David Olson Scott Opfer Steve Opgenorth Kyle Owens Jeff Patner John Paulus Jon Penheiter Tyler Perkette Scott Peters Steve Plomin Leonard Prasczewicz Dennis Reisgraf Mike Remick Darren Ripley Ryan Rothwell Carey Rottman Mike Salerno Chris Samp Dan Samp Richard Scearce Scott Schmaltz Ryan Schneider Dan Schumacher Steve Schwartz Deric Sieck Dave Simpkins

1998, 1999 2011 2004 2004 1977 2002, 2003 1986 2004, 2005 2004 1983 2004, 2005 2005, 2006, 2007 1993 2000, 2001, 2002 2010, 2011 1994 2002, 2004, 2005 2003 2002 1999 1992, 1993, 1994 1993 2003 2004, 2005 1993 2006, 2007 1993 1984 2005 1978 2007 1973 1980 1998 1982, 1983 2001 2005, 2006 2011 1996, 1997 1983 2001, 2002, 2003 2004, 2005, 2006 1977 1984 1988 2006, 2007 2005, 2006, 2007 1992 1994, 1995 1973 1976 1986 2007, 2008, 2009 2005, 2006 2005, 2006 2002, 2003, 2004 1974 1981 1993, 1994, 1995 1998, 1999 1990 1973 2001, 2002, 2003 1980

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE AWARD WINNERS

Rayon Simmons Ryan Sinning Mike Slomczewski Steve Speer Jerry Spencer Randy Spring Jim Stanek John Stapleton Greg Stenberg Kyle Stoffel Bob Stouffer Eric Swan John Tackmann Dan Thill Davin Thompson Jake Tietje Troy Tonsager Tony Tripicchio Ben Turnquist Matt Ulrich Nick Urban Andrew Verbancouer Brian Vogler Colby Vogt Carson Walch Ryan Walch Matt Wayne Alex Weise Travis Welch Brandon White Wayne Wicka Ryan Williams Willie Wilson Lucas Wolf Larry Wright Brian Wroble Jason Young Brent Yule Chris Zimmerman

2009, 2010, 2011 1998, 1999 1999 1983 1998 2008 2002, 2003, 2004 2001 1998 1996, 1997, 1998 1979 2008 2005, 2006 1974 2000 2000, 2001, 2002 1987 1986, 1987 2004 2009, 2010, 2011 2006, 2007, 2008 2008 1998 1993 1998, 1999 1998, 2000, 2001 2002, 2003 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 2008, 2009 1989, 1990, 1991 2011 1999 2008, 2009, 2011 1978 2004 1994, 1995 2008 2005, 2006

Winona State vs. Opponents All-Time

Winona State vs. Augsburg, MN Augustana, SD Bemidji State Carleton Carson-Newman Central Iowa Central Missouri State Central State, OH Concordia-St. Paul Dubuque, IA Eastern Illinois Elmhurst, IL Emporia State, KS Ferris State, MI Grand Valley State, MI Gustavus Adolphus Hamline, MN Hillsdale, MI Illinois-Chicago Circle Illinois State Loras, IA Luther, IA Macalester, MN Mary Mayville State, ND Michigan Tech Minnesota, Crookston Minnesota Duluth Minnesota-Morris Minnesota State MSU Moorhead Missouri Western State

G 2 6 72 1 2 2 2 1 14 2 1 2 4 1 3 2 6 2 5 1 5 3 2 3 1 31 11 41 36 53 70 4

W 1 2 43 1 2 0 0 0 12 1 0 1 3 1 0 0 5 0 4 0 3 1 1 2 1 9 11 10 15 17 32 3

L 1 4 28 0 0 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 22 0 31 20 32 37 1

T Began 0 1955 0 1973 1 1932 0 1896 0 2009 0 1966 0 1999 0 1993 0 1988 0 1966 0 1986 0 1964 0 2002 0 1998 0 1987 0 1919 0 1924 0 1968 0 1960 0 1967 0 1947 0 1919 0 1946 0 2007 0 1997 0 1958 0 1999 0 1931 1 1968 4 1987 1 1932 0 2000

Winona State vs. Nebraska-Kearney North Dakota North Dakota State Northern Illinois Northern Iowa Northern State, SD Northland, WI Quincy, IL South Dakota South Dakota State Southwest Minn. State Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, MN St. Ambrose, IA St. Cloud State St. Francis, IL St. Thomas, MN Teikyo Westmar, IA Truman State, MO Upper Iowa Valley City State, ND Wartburg, IA Wayne State, NE Western Illinois Western New Mexico Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wisconsin-La Crosse Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wisconsin-Platteville Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin-Stevens Point Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Whitewater

G 1 6 1 2 3 36 4 2 3 2 42 17 2 60 2 1 1 4 8 1 1 16 2 2 40 48 2 5 13 1 39 2

W 1 0 0 0 0 20 4 2 0 1 25 6 1 14 0 0 1 3 8 0 1 13 1 2 11 6 0 3 3 0 20 0

L 0 6 1 2 3 16 0 0 3 1 17 8 1 42 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 1 0 28 39 2 2 9 1 17 2

T Began 0 1994 0 2001 0 2002 0 1962 0 1984 0 1937 0 1954 0 1996 0 1973 0 2003 0 1970 3 1915 0 1986 4 1919 0 1990 0 1981 0 1991 0 2003 0 1968 0 1989 0 1949 0 1994 0 1983 0 2004 1 1919 3 1911 0 1971 0 1926 1 1939 0 2000 2 1921 0 1956

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Year-By-Year Records Year 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900-10 1911 1912 1913-14 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943-45 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975

Coach Louis Galbreath Damon Roberts Damon Roberts Damon Roberts Damon Roberts No Football No Record No Record No Football W.R. Moore W.R. Moore T.O. Dillon No Football T.O. Dillon T.O. Dillon W.E. Everts W.E. Everts Ray Habermann Ray Habermann Ray Habermann Ray Habermann Glen Galligan Glen Galligan Glen Galligan Glen Galligan Glen Galligan Glen Galligan Glen Galligan Earl Greene Glen Galligan Harry Jackson Harry Jackson Harry Jackson Harry Jackson Harry Jackson Harry Jackson Luther McCown No football Eugene Brodhagen Eugene Brodhagen Eugene Brodhagen Eugene Brodhagen Eugene Brodhagen Lyle Arns Eugene Brodhagen Eugene Brodhagen Eugene Brodhagen Russ Owen Russ Owen Russ Owen Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Madeo Molinari Bob Keister Bob Keister Bob Keister Bob Keister Bob Keister

W L T Pct. 0 3 0 .000 4 0 0 1.000 0 2 0 .000 1 2 1 .375 3 1 0 .750 1 1

2 2

0 0

.333 .333

0 3 3

4 4 3

0 0 2

.000 .429 .500

3 2 2 1 4 6 7 1 3 6 6 3 4 3 5 2 0 2 2 5 7 1 1 2

7 4 3 5 2 0 0 5 2 0 1 3 3 3 3 5 8 5 4 2 1 4 4 4

0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1

.300 .333 .417 .167 .643 .929 1.000 .214 .583 1.000 .857 .500 .563 .500 .625 .286 .000 .313 .357 .714 .875 .250 .250 .357

0 4 1 2 2 0 0 4 5 2 4 5 3 2 4 4 6 1 6 6 2 6 5 2 2 1 2 5 5 5

6 3 7 5 5 6 7 4 2 6 4 3 4 5 3 3 1 7 1 2 6 3 4 7 7 9 7 5 4 4

0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

.000 .563 .125 .286 .286 .000 .188 .500 .688 .250 .500 .625 .438 .286 .563 .563 .813 .125 .813 .750 .250 .667 .556 .222 .222 .100 .222 .500 .556 .556

Year 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Coach Frank Conroy Frank Conroy Myron Smith Myron Smith Myron Smith Myron Smith Myron Smith Myron Smith Myron Smith Myron Smith John Martin Dave Bassore Dave Bassore Dave Bassore Tom Hosier Tom Hosier Tom Hosier Tom Hosier Tom Hosier Tom Hosier Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer

W L T 1 9 0 3 7 0 2 9 0 0 11 0 3 7 0 1 9 0 3 6 0 7 4 0 3 7 0 2 9 0 3 7 1 3 8 0 3 8 0 1 9 0 2 9 0 1 9 0 2 8 0 7 4 0 7 3 1 6 5 0 4 7 0 9 2 0 9 2 0 7 4 0 9 3 0 10 2 0 8 4 0 11 2 0 10 2 0 8 3 0 9 3 0 10 2 0 6 5 0 7 4 0 7 4 0 7 4 0

Pct. .100 .300 .222 .000 .300 .100 .333 .636 .300 .182 .318 .273 .273 .100 .182 .100 .200 .636 .682 .545 .364 .818 .818 .636 .750 .833 .667 .846 .833 .727 .750 .833 .545 .636 .636 .636

WSU Coaching Records Seasons Coach Yrs W L T Pct. 1895 Louis Galbreath 1 0 3 0 .000 1896-99 Damon Roberts 4 8 5 1 .615 1915-16 W.R. Moore 2 3 8 0 .273 1917, 19-20 T.O. Dillon 3 8 14 2 .375 1921-22 W.E. Everts 2 3 8 1 .292 1923-26 Ray Habermann 4 18 7 3 .696 1927-33, 35 Glen Galligan 8 30 23 4 .561 1934 Earl Greene 1 2 5 0 .286 1936-41 Harry Jackson 6 18 20 4 .476 1942 Luther McCown 1 2 4 1 .357 1946-50, 52-54 Eugene Brodhagen 8 18 39 3 .325 1951 Lyle Arns 1 0 6 0 .000 1955-57 Russ Owen 3 11 13 0 .458 1958-70 Madeo Molinari 13 49 53 4 .481 1971-75 Bob Keister 5 18 29 0 .383 1976-77 Frank Conroy 2 4 16 0 .200 1978-85 Myron Smith 8 21 62 0 .253 1986 John Martin 1 3 7 1 .318 1987-89 Dave Bassore 3 7 25 0 .219 1990-95 Tom Hosier 6 25 68 1 .397 1996-current Tom Sawyer 16 131 53 0 .712

92 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE YEAR-BY-YEAR Louis Galbreath 1895 - Career Record: 0-3

T.O. Dillon 1917, 1919-20 - Career Record: 8-14-2

1895 - 0-3

1917 - 3-3-2

UM-Mediacal School Choir Boys Choir Boys

0-8 L 0-14 L 0-12 L

Damon Roberts 1896-1899 - Career Record: 8-5-1

1896 - 4-0

Winona High La Crosse High La Crosse High Carleton College

1897 - 0-2

Winona Athletics Mankato State

1898 - 1-2-1

La Crosse High Winona Athletics Wabasha High Mankato State

1899 - 3-1

Winona High La Crosse High La Crosse High Winona High

26-6 26-0 40-4 22-0

W W W W

0-6 L 0-20 L 5-16 0-0 27-0 6-11

L T W L

6-5 6-23 24-5 27-0

W L W W

No Coach Recorded 1911-12 - Record: 2-4

1911 - 1-2 Wisconsin-La Crosse Winona High Wisconsin Business College St. Charles High Wisconsin-La Crosse Rochester High

1912 - 1-2

Wisconsin-La Crosse St. Mary’s Wabasha High Winona High Wisconsin-La Crosse Winona High Wabasha High Wisconsin-La Crosse Pillsbury Academy Wabasha High St. Mary’s

1916 - 3-4

0-6 0-101 18-0 74-0 9-0 0-114 6-6 0-0

L L W W W L T T

40-0 20-0 0-57 0-26 0-20 0-48 0-13 2-12 0-14 6-0

W W L L L L L L L W

9-35 72-0 7-13 0-54 0-41 12-6

L W L L L W

27-0 49-0 0-31 6-6 0-16 0-7

W W L T L L

26-0 0-51 6-24 0-48 6-19 0-9

W L L L L L

1923 - 4-2-1 Wisconsin-La Crosse Cotter High Faribault Shattuck Mankato State St. Cloud State Hibbing JC Rochester JC

0-20 53-0 6-0 25-0 3-3 3-14 31-0

L W W W T L W

1924 - 6-0-1 Wisconsin-La Crosse Wisconsin-Stout Hamline Freshmen Mankato State Rochester JC Campion College

0-0 3-0 44-0 6-0 6-0 34-0

T W W W W W

Wabasha High Cotter High Wisconsin-Eau Claire Luther College St. Cloud State Faribault Shattuck Wisconsin-La Crosse Gustavus Adolphus St. Mary’s Winona High Red Wing High Wabasha High St. Cloud State Campion College Luther College Faribault Shattuck

1919 - 3-7

1920 - 2-4

W.E. Everts 1921-22 - Career Record: 3-8-1

0-6 L 0-18 L 8-5 W 26-13 W 0-7 L 0-6 L

W.R. Moore 1915-1916 - Career Record: 3-8

1915 - 0-4

Rochester JC Wisconsin-La Crosse Wisconsin-La Crosse Res. Red Wing High Cotter High La Crosse High Winona High St. Mary’s

St. Cloud State

0-66 0-72 0-12 0-7

L L L L

0-12 12-2 45-6 6-14 0-52 18-12 0-26

L W W L L W L

1921 - 2-3-1 Cotter High La Crosse High Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-La Crosse Res. Faribault Shattuck St. Cloud State Cotter High School Wisconsin-La Crosse Faribault Shattuck Wisconsin-Eau Claire Rochester JC St. Cloud State

1922 - 1-5

Ray Habermann 1923-26 - Career Record: 18-7-3

1925 - 7-0

Waldorf JC Wisconsin Stout Phalen Luther Fort Snelling Mankato State St. Cloud State Rochester JC

1926 - 1-5-1

Phalen Luther Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Platteville Fort Snelling Mankato State Hibbing JC Rochester JC

12-7 W

35-0 7-6 Failed to show 13-6 32-0 6-0 10-0

W W W W W W W

12-0 0-13 0-6 2-13 6-13 7-19 0-0

W L L L L L T

Glen Galligan 1927-33, 1935 - Career Record: 30-23-4

Wisconsin-Stout Eveleth JC Wisconsin-Platteville Rochester JC Mankato State St. Cloud State

1927 - 3-2-1

Fort Snelling Phalen Luther Mankato State St. Cloud State Rochester JC Eveleth JC Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-La Crosse Fort Snelling Red Wing High Mankato State St. Cloud State Rochester JC

1928 - 6-0

1929 - 6-1

1930 - 3-3-1 Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-La Crosse Fort Snelling Red Wing High Mankato State St. Cloud State Rochester JC Wisconsin-Stout Waldorf JC St. Olaf Freshman Minnesota Duluth St. Cloud State Mankato State Rochester JC Wisconsin-La Crosse

1931 - 4-3-1

1932 - 3-3-1 Wisconsin-La Crosse Bemidji State Wisconsin-Eau Claire

6-12 0-3 19-2 13-6 6-0 0-0

L L W W W T

19-7 35-0 12-0 14-2 32-0 33-0

W W W W W W

12-0 0-18 12-7 39-0 7-2 12-6 20-0

W L W W W W W

35-12 0-7 52-0 30-0 6-6 0-13 13-20

W L W W T L L

13-0 39-0 20-0 0-7 0-25 0-0 20-0 6-7

W W W L L T W L

0-0 T 12-0 W 24-6 W

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Moorhead State St. Cloud State Mankato State Rochester JC

Wisconsin-Stout Bemidji State Moorhead State Wisconsin-La Crosse St. Cloud State Mankato State Wisconsin-Eau Claire Rochester JC

1933 - 5-3

13-14 0-13 6-12 2-0

L L L W

0-6 7-0 12-6 7-12 0-21 12-9 25-0 6-0

L W W L L W W W

0-12 6-0 0-26 2-6 0-7 0-13 8-6

L W L L L L W

Earl Greene 1934 - Career Record: 2-5

Wisconsin-La Crosse Bemidji State Moorhead State Wisconsin-Eau Claire St. Cloud State Mankato State Rochester JC

1934 - 2-5

Glen Galligan 1927-33, 1935 - Career Record: 30-23-4

Wisconsin-La Crosse Bemidji State Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wisconsin-Stout St. Cloud State Mankato State Columbia Moorhead State

1935 - 0-8

2-18 14-21 0-13 0-6 0-13 6-14 0-6 9-38

L L L L L L L L

St. Mary’s Bemidji State Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Eau Claire St. Cloud State Mankato State Wisconsin-River Falls Moorhead State

14-0 12-0 24-7 7-6 19-0 19-0 7-9 18-7

W W W W W W L W

1940 - 1-4-1 Wisconsin-Eau Claire Bemidji State Moorhead State Minnesota Duluth St. Cloud State St. Mary’s

6-6 14-7 19-31 7-13 7-13 0-19

T W L L L L

1941 - 1-4-1 St. Mary’s Wisconsin-River Falls Bemidji State St. Cloud State Minnesota Duluth Mankato State

0-13 3-7 0-13 0-14 31-13 0-0

L L L L W T

0-0 22-6 0-27 6-7 2-19 0-27 14-7

T W L W L L W

Luther McCowen 1942 - Career Record: 2-4-1

1942 - 2-4-1 St. Mary’s Wisconsin-River Falls St. Cloud State Mankato State Minnesota Duluth Bemidji State Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eugene Brodhagen 1946-50, 52-54- Career Record: 18-39-3

Harry Jackson 1936-41 - Career Record: 18-20-4

1936 - 2-5-1

Minnesota Duluth Wisconsin-La Crosse Bemidji State Wisconsin-Stout St. Cloud State Columbia Mankato State St. Mary’s 7-0

0-25 0-0 0-2 6-0 0-21 2-6 0-21 W

L T L W L L L

1937 - 2-4-1 St. Mary’s Bemidji State Wisconsin-La Crosse Aberdeen (Northern State) St. Cloud State Mankato State Minnesota Duluth

6-6 0-12 12-0 12-7 0-18 7-13 0-19

T L W W L L L

1938 - 5-2 Aberdeen (Northern State) Bemidji State Wisconsin-La Crosse St. Cloud State Moorhead State Mankato State St. Mary’s

14-0 14-0 0-7 13-0 27-0 0-2 14-6

W W L W W L W

1939 - 7-1

Macalester Moorhead State Minnesota Duluth St. Cloud State Mankato State St. Mary’s

1946 - 0-6

1947 - 4-3-1 Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Eau Claire Bemidji State Minnesota Duluth St. Cloud State Mankato State Wisconsin-La Crosse Loras College St. Mary’s 12-0 Bemidji State Minnesota Duluth St. Cloud State Mankato State Moorhead State Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wisconsin-La Crosse Wisconsin-Eau Claire

1948 - 1-7

1949 - 2-5

0-13 0-6 7-22 13-14 7-21 0-13

L L L L L L

7-7 8-6 0-6 7-0 7-6 12-7 0-27 7-32

T W L W W W L L

W 12-20 6-19 0-13 0-7 13-19 0-27 6-14

L L L L L L L

0-13 L

Wartburg Bemidji State Moorhead State St. Cloud State Mankato State St. Mary’s

7-6 6-7 19-0 7-32 0-7 0-25

W L W L L L

0-20 0-28 13-20 7-14 6-16 15-27

L L L L L L

Lyle Arns 1951 - Career Record: 0-6

Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wisconsin-River Falls Bemidji State Moorhead State St. Cloud Sate Mankato State

1951 - 0-6

Eugene Brodhagen 1946-50, 52-54- Career Record: 18-39-3

1952 - 0-7-1 Wisconsin-Stout Mankato State Bemidji State Moorhead State Wisconsin-River Falls St. Cloud State St. Mary’s Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wisconsin-Stout Mankato State Bemidji State Moorhead State Wisconsin-River Falls St. Cloud State St. Mary’s

1953 - 4-4

1954 - 5-2-1 Wisconsin-Stout Mankato State Bemidji State Moorhead State Northland St. Cloud State St. Mary’s Wisconsin-Eau Claire

6-6 8-13 0-12 7-27 19-26 0-26 12-19 0-12

T L L L L L L L

0-13 19-0 14-0 26-7 0-19 13-45 0-18 13-6

L W W W L L L W

12-6 13-12 13-13 8-0 25-6 0-6 32-6 13-26

W W T W W L W L

0-13 0-31 13-6 19-27 41-27 0-35 13-35 0-14

L L W L W L L L

26-13 13-7 6-26 20-0 14-0 6-14

W W L W W L

Russ Owen 1955-57 - Career Record: 11-13

Wisconsin-Stout Mankato State Bemidji State Moorhead State Northland St. Cloud State Wisconsin-River Falls Augsburg College Wisconsin-Stout Bemidji State Mankato State Moorhead State Northland St. Cloud State

1955 - 2-6

1956 - 4-4

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE YEAR-BY-YEAR

Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin-Whitewater

12-26 L 6-9 L

1957 - 5-3 Wisconsin-Stout Loras Bemidji State Moorhead State Northland St. Cloud State Mankato State Wisconsin-Whitewater

13-20 30-7 19-8 14-40 45-7 31-7 20-7 18-27

L W W L W W W L

Madeo Molinari 1958-70 - Career Record: 49-53-4

Wisconsin-Stout Loras Moorhead State Huron St. Cloud State Mankato State Bemidji State Michigan Tech

1958 - 3-4-1

1959 - 2-5

Wisconsin-Stout Michigan Tech Moorhead State Huron St. Cloud State Mankato State Bemidji State

1960 - 4-3-1 Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Eau Claire Mankato State Bemidji State Michigan Tech Moorhead State St. Cloud State UI-Chicago Circle 1961 - 4-3-1

Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Eau Claire Moorhead State St. Cloud State Mankato State Bemidji State Michigan Tech Wisconsin-River Falls

1962 - 6-1-1 Wisconsin-Eau Claire Northern Illinois St. Cloud State Mankato State Bemidji State Michigan Tech Moorhead State Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin-Eau Claire Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Moorhead State St. Cloud State

1963 - 1-7

20-12 22-8 42-0 8-19 6-6 12-35 13-38 6-26

W W W L T L L L

7-20 0-12 30-8 0-40 14-0 7-19 8-31

L L W L W L L

13-0 14-0 0-0 26-6 0-7 0-2 6-14 28-6

W W T W L L L W

12-0 0-6 0-19 0-0 6-16 12-0 16-2 31-7

W L L T L W W W

8-6 0-27 29-0 6-0 20-6 6-0 29-14 13-13

W L W W W W W T

8-27 0-60 14-16 0-3 8-20

L L L L L

Mankato State Bemidji State Wisconsin-Platteville Wisconsin-Stout Bemidji State Michigan Tech Moorhead State St. Cloud State Mankato State Elmhurst Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Platteville Bemidji State Michigan Tech Moorhead State St. Cloud State Mankato State Elmhurst Dubuque Mankato State Bemidji State Michigan Tech Moorhead State St. Cloud State Wisconsin-Stout Central Iowa Wisconsin-Stout Dubuque Moorhead State St. Cloud State Mankato State Bemidji State Michigan Tech Illinois State Central Iowa Wisconsin-Stout Upper Iowa Minnesota-Morris St. Cloud State Mankato State Bemidji State Michigan Tech Moorhead State Hillsdale Upper Iowa UI-Chicago Circle Michigan Tech Moorhead State St. Cloud State Mankato State Bemidji State Wisconsin-Platteville Hillsdale

Wisconsin-La Crosse Moorhead State Minnesota-Morris Southwest State

6-14 L 0-41 L 16-8 W

1964 - 6-1

1965 - 6-2

1966 - 2-6

1967 - 6-3

1968 - 5-4

1969 - 2-7

1970 - 2-7

8-6 6-0 14-12 14-10 13-6 7-6 13-20

W W W W W W L

19-6 26-12 22-20 12-13 24-20 14-3 12-13 48-12

W W W L W W L W

6-20 6-7 7-14 21-14 6-0 8-31 12-14 7-17

L L L W W L L L

Michigan Tech St. Cloud State Wisconsin-Stout Bemidji State UI-Chicago Circle

0-39 0-35 0-14 12-40 54-0

L L L L W

0-56 0-25 0-34 0-17 10-6 0-73 0-6 7-21 0-41 11-19

L L L L W L L L L L

0-27 13-0 0-42 7-23 6-41 0-14 19-17 7-9 0-49

L W L L L L W L L

0-77 13-31 3-48 39-13 27-14 20-21 26-21 14-35 63-34 35-9

L L L W W L W L W W

20-28 14-6 14-22 21-32 29-35 14-12 40-17 25-19 48-28

L W L L L W W W W

35-9 21-7 56-0 7-14 7-27 16-25 28-15 17-15 21-35

W W W L L L W W L

Bob Keister 1971-75 - Career Record: 18-29

Wisconsin-La Crosse Wisconsin-Milwaukee Moorhead State Minnesota-Morris Southwest State Michigan Tech St. Cloud State Wisconsin-Stout Bemidji State UI-Chicago Circle Wisconsin-Milwaukee UI-Chicago Circle Minnesota-Morris Southwest State Michigan Tech St. Cloud State Wisconsin-Stout Bemidji State Moorhead State

26-21 21-7 20-13 12-13 10-7 33-0 10-6 7-41 14-17

W W W L W W W L L

South Dakota Wisconsin-Eau Claire Augustana, SD Moorhead State Minnesota-Morris Southwest State Michigan Tech St. Cloud State Wisconsin-Stout Bemidji State

13-14 34-0 13-28 21-13 7-10 27-14 12-8 13-0 20-34

L W L W L W W W L

Wisconsin-Eau Claire Hamline Southwest State Michigan Tech St. Cloud State Macalester Bemidji State Moorhead State Minnesota-Morris

23-21 36-7 0-21 7-14 6-23 14-28 0-19 13-53 0-50

W W L L L L L L L

Wisconsin-Stout Hamline Southwest State Michigan Tech St. Cloud State Northern State Bemidji State Moorhead State Minnesota-Morris

0-40 14-36 0-17 7-0

L L L W

1971 - 1-9

1972 - 2-7

1973 - 5-5

1974 - 5-4

1975 - 5-4

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WINONA STATE YEAR-BY-YEAR Frank Conroy 1976-77 - Career Record: 4-16

Minnesota Duluth Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Eau Claire Michigan Tech St. Cloud State Wisconsin-La Crosse Bemidji State Moorhead State Minnesota-Morris Southwest State Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Eau Claire Michigan Tech St. Cloud State Wisconsin-La Crosse Bemidji State Moorhead State Minnesota-Morris Southwest State Minnesota Duluth

1976 - 1-9

1977- 3-7

0-40 14-15 21-26 0-35 0-52 7-28 7-38 3-27 28-46 29-14

L L L L L L L L L W

21-6 13-6 0-35 3-31 0-18 3-38 7-49 10-23 20-14 0-43

W W L L L L L L W L

20-7 0-23 0-45 7-56 20-14 6-24 6-16 12-21 0-45 0-14 6-16

W L L L W L L L L L L

0-13 0-27 0-42 0-49 13-17 0-48 0-27 10-14 0-39 17-39 6-36

L L L L L L L L L L L

Myron Smith 1978-85 - Career Record: 21-62

Southwest State Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Eau Claire St. Cloud State Bemidji State Wisconsin-La Crosse Moorhead State Michigan Tech Minnesota-Morris Minnesota Duluth Mankato State Southwest State Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin-Eau Claire St. Cloud State Bemidji State Wisconsin-La Crosse Moorhead State Michigan Tech Minnesota-Morris Minnesota Duluth Mankato State

1978 - 2-9

1979 - 0-11

*Beginning with the 1980 season, the first column to the left of WSU’s opponent shows Winona State’s ranking in the NCAA Division II polls. The column to the right of WSU’s ranking shows the opponent’s ranking at the time of the game. The top ten teams nationally were ranked until 1985 when the rankings expanded to include 20 teams. The poll was expanded again to 25 teams in 2000.

Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8

at Wiscoinsin-Stout St. Cloud State at Bemidji State at Mankato State Moorhead State at Northern State Minnesota-Morris at Minnesota Duluth at Gustavus Adolphus Southwest State

Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Nov. 7 Nov. 14

at Wisconsin-La Crosse at St. Thomas Bemidji State Mankato State at Moorhead State Northern State at Minnesota-Morris Minnesota Duluth Southwest State St. Cloud State

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30

Wisconsin-La Crosse Hamline Minnesota-Morris Northern State Bemidji State Minnesota Duluth Southwest State Moorhead State Augsburg

1980 - 3-7

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

0-27 10-13 10-7 26-21 7-41 24-20 7-35 0-38 0-23 21-30

L L W W L W L L L L

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

7-24 14-21 17-13 14-34 0-57 10-20 7-27 10-49 0-20 27-42

L L W L L L L L L L

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

17-23 28-24 14-31 12-16 40-28 8-32 34-39 21-26 28-20

L W L L W L L L W

1983 - 7-4 Sept. 3 at Wisconsin-La Crosse Sept. 10 at Hamline Sept. 17 at Minnesota-Morris Sept. 24 Northern State Oct. 1 at Bemidji State Oct. 8 Minnesota Duluth Oct. 15 at Southwest State Oct. 22 Moorhead State Nov. 5 at Loras Nov. 12 Western Illinois Nov. 20 Minnesota Morris *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

17-19 33-21 14-10 27-7 29-11 28-14 14-10 14-32 26-29 35-30 10-14

L W W W W W W L L W L

1984 - 3-7 Sept. 1 at Northern Iowa Sept. 8 Hamline Sept. 15 at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Sept. 22 Minnesota-Morris Sept. 29 at Northern State Oct. 6 Bemidji State Oct. 13 at Minnesota Duluth Oct. 20 Southwest State Oct. 27 at Moorhead State Nov. 3 Loras* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

0-37 13-14 9-10 21-41 14-3 14-24 14-16 38-21 20-21 33-31

L L L L W L L W L W

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

7-77 28-25 27-28 7-48 14-35 0-28 0-50 14-21

L W L L L L L L

Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19

Wisconsin-La Crosse at Hamline Wisconsin-Eau Claire at Minnesota-Morris Northern State at Bemidji State Minnesota Duluth at Southwest State

1981 - 1-9

1982 - 3-6

1985 - 2-9

NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

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Oct. 26 Moorhead State Nov. 9 at Western Illinois Nov. 17 Luther* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

-- -- --

0-31 3-7 12-7

L L W

John Martin 1986 - Career Record: 3-7-1

1986 - 3-7-1 Sept. 6 at Wisconsin-La Crosse -- -- Sept. 13 at Wisconsin-Eau Claire -- -- Sept. 20 Minnesota-Morris -- -- Sept. 27 Bemidji State -- -- Oct. 4 at Minnesota Duluth^ -- 11 Oct. 11 Southwest State -- -- Oct. 18 at Moorhead State -- -- Oct. 25 St. Ambrose -- -- Nov. 1 at Eastern Illinois -- -- Nov. 8 at Northern State -- -- Nov. 15 Bemidji State* -- -- *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. ^Game later forfeited because of an ineligible player by UMD

7-37 15-17 27-27 16-21 0-49 14-7 21-27 17-7 0-64 2-29 27-25

L L T L L W L W L L W

25-21 10-11 16-50 16-7 10-28 27-38 13-31 6-31 10-16 10-17 34-31

W L L W L L L L L L W

Dave Bassore 1987-89 - Career Record: 7-25

1987 - 3-8 Sept. 5 Wisconsin-La Crosse -- -- Sept. 12 Wisconsin-Eau Claire -- -- Sept. 19 at Grand Valley State -- 7 Sept. 26 at Bemidji State -- -- Oct. 3 Minnesota Duluth^ -- 11 Oct. 10 at Southwest State -- -- Oct. 17 Moorhead State -- -- Oct. 24 at St. Ambrose -- -- Oct. 31 at Minnesota-Morris -- -- Nov. 7 Northern State -- -- Nov. 21 Northern State* -- -- *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. ^Game later forfeited by UMD because of an ineligible player 1988 - 3-8 Sept. 3 at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Sept. 10 at Wisconsin-La Crosse Sept. 17 Grand Valley State Sept. 24 at Minnesota Duluth Oct. 1 Southwest State Oct. 8 at Moorhead State Oct. 15 Michigan Tech Oct. 22 Minnesota-Morris Oct. 29 at Northern State Nov. 5 Bemidji State Nov. 12 Concordia-St. Paul* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11

Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wisconsin-La Crosse Minnesota Duluth at Southwest State Moorhead State at Michigan Tech at Minnesota-Morris Northern State at Bemidji State Valley City State

1989 - 1-9

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

21-28 12-49 45-26 7-33 14-42 13-31 25-29 18-35 3-35 26-19 47-3

L L W L L L L L L W W

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

7-34 0-12 6-54 7-30 0-41 18-16 0-28 6-32 14-21 7-35

L L L L L W L L L L

Tom Hosier 1990-95 - Career Record: 25-68-1

1990 - 2-9 Sept. 1 at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Sept. 8 at Wisconsin-La Crosse Sept. 15 St. Francis Sept. 29 Southwest State Oct. 6 at Moorhead State Oct. 13 Michigan Tech Oct. 20 Minnesota-Morris Oct. 27 at Northern State Nov. 3 Bemidji State Nov. 10 Minnesota Duluth Nov. 18 Minnesota-Morris* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

0-41 14-32 26-28 27-53 13-67 13-22 12-26 12-45 34-21 12-41 34-7

L L L L L L L L W L W

1991 - 1-9 Aug. 31 Wisconsin-Eau Claire -- -- Sept. 7 Wisconsin-La Crosse -- -- Sept. 14 at St. Francis -- -- Sept. 28 at Southwest State -- -- Oct. 5 Moorhead State -- -- Oct. 12 at Michigan Tech -- -- Oct. 19 at Minnesota-Morris -- -- Oct. 26 Northern State -- -- Nov. 2 at Bemidji State Nov. 9 Minnesota Duluth -- -- Nov. 17 Teikyo Westmar* -- -- *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

3-13 18-34 7-41 14-47 3-41 9-42 29-33 10-47 Cancelled 6-38 42-19

L L L L L L L L L W

1992 - 2-8 Sept. 12 at Wisconsin La Crosse Sept. 19 at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Sept. 26 at Moorhead State Oct. 3 Michigan Tech Oct. 10 Minnesota-Morris Oct. 17 at Northern State Oct. 24 Bemidji State Oct. 31 at Minnesota Duluth Nov. 7 Southwest State Nov. 14 at Northern State* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. 1993 - 7-4 Sept. 11 Wisconsin-La Crosse Sept. 18 Wisconsin-Eau Claire Sept. 25 Moorhead State Oct. 2 at Michigan Tech Oct. 9 at Minnesota-Morris Oct. 16 Northern State Oct. 23 at Bemidji State Oct. 30 Minnesota Duluth Nov. 6 at Southwest State Nov. 13 Moorhead State* Nov. 20 at Central State, OH^ *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. ^NAIA Championship, Wilberforce, Ohio Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5

Augustana, SD at Wisconsin-La Crosse at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wayne State Minnesota-Morris at Northern State Bemidji State at Minnesota Duluth Southwest State at Moorhead State

1994 - 7-3-1

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

14-31 19-21 13-38 19-38 44-7 16-21 14-12 0-21 17-20 8-14

L L L L W L W L L L

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

21-26 24-16 23-14 13-24 40-9 42-14 51-3 17-15 18-25 23-20 7-58

L W W L W W W W L W L

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

6-31 14-49 24-12 12-33 49-6 38-27 63-14 40-20 23-18 29-29

L L W L W W W W W T

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Nov. 12 Nebraska-Kearney* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

1995 - 6-5 Sept. 9 Wisconsin-La Crosse Sept. 16 Wisconsin-Eau Claire Sept. 23 at Wayne State, NE Sept. 30 at Minnesota-Morris Oct. 7 Northern State Oct. 14 at Bemidji State Oct. 21 Minnesota Duluth Oct. 28 at Southwest State Nov. 4 Moorhead State Nov. 10 Bemidji State* Nov. 18 at Northern Iowa *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

50-34

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- 19 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

23-31 35-21 36-21 14-6 26-23 14-25 20-24 22-13 25-46 29-15 3-48

L W W W W L L W L W L

Tom Sawyer 1996-present - Career Record: 124-49

1996 - 4-7 Sept. 7 Wisconsin-River Falls Sept. 14 at Wisconsin-La Crosse Sept. 21 at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Sept. 28 Minnesota-Morris Oct. 5 at Northern State Oct. 12 Bemidji State Oct. 19 at Minnesota Duluth Oct. 26 Southwest State Nov. 2 at Moorhead State Nov. 9 at Quincy, IL Nov. 17 Wisconsin-Stout* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

22-29 20-54 29-32 49-13 28-31 35-28 30-55 39-34 28-33 50-27 43-50 (ot)

L L L W L W L W L W L

1997 - 9-2 Sept. 6 at Wisconsin-River Falls Sept. 13 Wisconsin-La Crosse Sept. 20 Wisconsin-Eau Claire Sept. 27 at Minnesota-Morris Oct. 4 Northern State Oct. 11 at Bemidji State Oct. 18 Minnesota Duluth Oct. 25 at Southwest State Nov. 1 Moorhead State Nov. 8 Quincy, IL Nov. 16 Mayville State, ND* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

25-24 14-37 20-44 52-19 41-17 58-14 63-35 38-21 28-10 59-14 48-18

W L L W W W W W W W W

1998 - 9-2 Sept. 5 Ferris State Sept. 12 at Wisconsin-La Crosse Sept. 26 at Northern State Oct. 3 Bemidji State Oct. 10 at Minnesota Duluth Oct. 17 Southwest State Oct. 24 at Moorhead State Oct. 31 at Wayne State, NE Nov. 7 Minnesota-Morris Nov. 14 Northern State* Nov. 21 at Northern Iowa *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 20 20

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

17-10 35-14 42-17 38-19 27-19 47-10 42-0 23-13 47-22 35-40 7-66

W W W W W W W W W L L

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

24-30 41-22 21-17 42-28 46-6 61-35 13-9 38-12

L W W W W W W W

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23

at Central Missouri State Wisconsin-La Crosse at Moorhead State Wayne State, NE Minnesota-Morris at Minnesota, Crookston Southwest State at Concordia-St. Paul

1999 - 7-4

Oct. 30 Northern State Nov. 6 at Minnesota Duluth Nov. 13 Wisconsin-River Falls* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

2000 - 9-3 Aug. 31 at Central Missouri State Sept. 9 at Wisconsin-La Crosse Sept. 16 MSU Moorhead Sept. 22 at Wayne State, NE Sept. 30 at Minnesota-Morris Oct. 7 Minnesota, Crookston Oct. 14 at Southwest State Oct. 21 Concordia-St. Paul Oct. 28 at Northern State Nov. 4 Minnesota Duluth Nov. 11 Wisconsin-Stevens Point* Dec. 2 Missouri Western^ *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. ^Mineral Water Bowl, Excelsior Springs, Mo.

-- -- --

34-37 17-21 20-29

L L L

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- 26-45 -- 27-9 -- 40-3 -- 24-14 -- 40-0 -- 20-14 -- 16-21 -- 24-23 -- 28-21 (ot) -- 34-31 (2ot) -- 25-30 -- 43-41 (3ot)

L W W W W W L W W W L W

2001 - 10-2 Aug. 30 at South Dakota -- Sept. 8 Wisconsin-La Crosse -- Sept. 15 at Bemidji State -- Sept. 22 at MSU Moorhead -- Sept. 29 Wayne State, NE -- Oct. 6 Minnesota-Morris -- Oct. 13 at Minnesota, Crookston 23 Oct. 20 Southwest State 23 Oct. 27 at Concordia-St. Paul 23 Nov. 3 Northern State 19 Nov. 10 Minnesota Duluth* 16 Nov. 17 at North Dakota^ 13 *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. ^NCAA Division II Playoffs, Grand Forks, North Dakota 2002 - 8-4 Aug. 31 at Missouri Western Sept. 7 at North Dakota State Sept. 21 Bemidji State Sept. 28 MSU Moorhead Oct. 5 at Wayne State, NE Oct. 12 at Minnesota-Morris Oct. 19 Minnesota, Crookston Oct. 26 at Southwest State Nov. 2 Concordia-St. Paul Nov. 9 at Northern State Nov. 16 at Minnesota Duluth Dec. 7 Emporia State* *Mineral Water Bowl, Excelsior Springs, Mo.

18 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

2003 - 11-2 Aug. 30 Missouri Western -- Sept. 6 at Truman State, MO -- Sept. 13 South Dakota State 23 Sept. 20 at Wayne State, NE 15 Sept. 27 Minnesota, Crookston 11 Oct. 4 at Concordia-St. Paul 9 Oct. 11 Bemidji State 18 Oct. 18 at MSU Moorhead 14 Nov. 1 Southwest Minnesota State 14 Nov. 7 Northern State* 13 Nov. 14 Minnesota Duluth 11 Nov. 22 Emporia State, KS^ 9 Nov. 29 at North Dakota+ 9 *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. ^NCAA Division II Playoffs, Winona, Minn. +NCAA Division II Playoffs, Grand Forks, North Dakota

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 25 -- 19 4

21-44 31-22 41-35 27-18 51-15 84-0 34-15 49-20 35-17 70-35 33-30 28-42

L W W W W W W W W W W L

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 11 --

30-31 (ot) 23-34 25-23 37-10 55-17 52-14 55-7 45-14 55-12 42-35 25-42 27-34

L L W W W W W W W W L L

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 25 16 7

46-3 56-28 30-23 38-13 59-0 20-23 (ot) 40-21 50-19 49-14 49-27 24-17 10-3 29-36

W W W W W L W W W W W W L

98 NSIC Champions: 1939, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010

WINONA STATE YEAR-BY-YEAR

2004 - 10-2 Aug. 26 at Western Missouri State Sept. 4 Truman State, MO Sept. 11 at South Dakota State Sept. 18 Western New Mexico Sept. 25 Southwest Minnesota State Oct. 2 at Minnesota, Crookston Oct. 9 at Bemidji State Oct. 16 Northern State Oct. 23 at MSU Moorhead Oct. 30 Wayne State, NE Nov. 6 Concordia-St. Paul* Nov. 13 Grand Valley State^ *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. ^NCAA Division II Playoffs, Winona, Minn. 2005 - 8-3 Aug. 27 at Truman State, MO Sept. 3 Emporia State, KS Sept. 10 North Dakota Sept. 17 at Western New Mexico Sept. 24 at Southwest Minnesota State Oct. 1 Minnesota, Crookston Oct. 8 Bemidji State Oct. 15 at Northern State Oct. 22 MSU Moorhead Oct. 29 at Wayne State, NE Nov. 5 Concordia-St. Paul* *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

18 17 14 21 22 19 16 15 14 11 10 8

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 15

27-10 56-28 20-45 54-17 34-17 41-3 41-28 60-28 42-0 27-14 49-41 13-16

W W L W W W W W W W W L

13 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- 4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

16-21 40-21 6-51 45-34 42-14 73-0 47-13 31-22 54-7 38-6 21-35

L W L W W W W W W W L

-- -- 4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

24-13 21-18 2-49 48-7 24-17 32-19 23-15 7-28 30-0 34-3 31-3 0-42

W W L W W W W L W W W L

-- 20 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 7

47-44 (ot) 28-49 32-27 41-0 28-7 42-41 49-20 35-24 37-0 49-46 (ot) 59-34 2-44

W L W W W W W W W W W L

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

21-26 39-14 31-7 37-10 32-35 28-35 49-14 18-55

L W W W L L W L

2006 - 9-3 Sept. 2 Truman State, MO 19 Sept. 9 at Emporia State, KS 15 Sept. 16 at North Dakota 13 Sept. 23 Upper Iowa 23 Sept. 30 at Concordia-St. Paul 21 Oct. 7 MSU Moorhead 20 Oct. 14 at Northern State 19 Oct. 21 at Bemidji State 18 Oct. 28 Minnesota, Crookston 24 Nov. 4 Southwest Minnesota State 22 Nov. 11 Wayne State, NE* 20 Nov. 18 at North Dakota^ 19 *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. ^NCAA Division II Playoffs, Grand Forks, North Dakota 2007 - 10-2 Aug. 25 Michigan Tech -- Sept. 8 at South Dakota -- Sept. 15 Mary -- Sept. 22 at Upper Iowa -- Sept. 29 Concordia-St. Paul -- Oct. 6 at MSU Moorhead -- Oct. 13 Northern State -- Oct. 20 Bemidji State -- Oct. 27 at Minnesota, Crookston -- Nov. 3 at Southwest Minnesota State 24 Nov. 10 Wayne State* 23 Nov. 17 at North Dakota^ 19 *Played at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. ^NCAA Division II Playoffs, Grand Forks, North Dakota Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18

2008 - 6-5 at Michigan Tech Northern State Bemidji State Concordia-St. Paul at Minnesota State at Southwest Minnesota State Upper Iowa at Wayne State

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8

at Minnesota, Crookston Augustana, SD at Minnesota Duluth

-- -- --

-- -- 6

50-26 41-24 7-38

W W L

Aug. 27 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7

2009 - 7-4 Carson-Newman at Northern State at Bemidji State at Concordia-St. Paul Minnesota State Southwest Minnesota State at Upper Iowa Wayne State, NE Minnesota, Crookston at Augustana, SD Minnesota Duluth

-- -- 20 -- 25 -- -- -- -- -- --

9 -- -- -- 7 -- -- 24 -- -- 6

17-12 52-17 19-24 45-24 13-34 41-33 46-9 25-48 70-7 23-21 16-41

W W L W L W W L W W L

Aug. 28 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

2010 - 7-4 at Carson-Newman MSU Moorhead at St. Cloud State at Upper Iowa Minnesota State at Minnesota Duluth Augustana, SD at Concordia-St. Paul at Southwest Minnesota State Mary Wayne State, NE

-- 19 17 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

9 -- -- -- 25 2 14 -- -- -- --

24-21 58-3 26-31 42-14 43-21 17-59 0-17 31-28 44-19 19-21 24-13

W W L W W L L W W L W

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

2011 - 7-4 Michigan Tech at MSU Moorhead St. Cloud State Upper Iowa at Minnesota State Minnesota Duluth at Augustana, SD Concordia-St. Paul Southwest Minnesota State at Mary at Wayne State, NE

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- 9 -- -- 9 -- -- -- -- --

6-23 48-10 29-16 72-31 14-24 6-24 15-23 58-24 47-20 46-43 27-24

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