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Name of school:......................................Adrian College City, State, Zip:...............................Adrian, Mich. 49221 Founded:................................................................. 1859 Enrollment:............................................................. 1,700 Nickname:.........................................................Bulldogs School Colors:....Black & Gold (PMS 123 C, PMS 121 U) Stadium:....................................Docking Stadium (2006) Capacity:................................................................. 3,000 Surface:.............................................. ProGrass Synthetic Affiliation:............................................ NCAA Division III Conference:......Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc. President:...................................... Dr. Jeffrey R. Docking Vice President for Enrollment:..................... Frank Hribar Director of Athletics:.................................. Michael Duffy Head Athletic Trainer:..................................Jamie Fetter Athletic Department Phone:........ (517) 265-5161, x4210 Athletic Department Fax:........................(517) 264-3802
HISTORY First Year of Football:.............................................. 1892 All-time Record:...................................424-451-20 (.485) NCAA Postseason Appearances (4):... 1983-88-2012-14 MIAA Championships: (11)................. 1911-70-71-72.................................................80-83-88-89-97-2012-14
TEAM INFORMATION
Head Coach:.............................................. Jim Deere Alma Mater, Year:.........................Adrian College ‘89 Adrian Record/Years:............47-25 (.653)/8th Season Overall Record/Years:...........47-25 (.653)/8th Season Office Phone:......................................(517) 264-3995 Best Time to Reach Deere:..........................Mornings Assistant Coaches: Offensive Line/Asst. Head Coach:......... Keith Uecker Auburn ‘88, (517) 265-5161, x5032 Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs:...Harry Bailey Adrian ‘09, (517) 265-5161, x5012 Defensive Coord./Inside Linebackers:.Travis Rubingh Adrian ‘12, (517) 265-5161, x3976 Kickers/Strength & Conditioning:.............. Toby Ernst Adrian ‘03, (517) 265-5161, x4212 Wide Receivers:...................................Anthony Davis Univ. of Phoenix ‘14, (517) 265-5161, x4018 Outside Linebackers/Recruiting Coord.:...Eric Tyahla Adrian ‘13, (517) 265-5161, x4004 Defensive Line/Video Coordinator:..... Mike Pannone Grand Valley State ‘15, (517) 265-5161, x5010 Quarterbacks:........................................ Evan Gehlert Urbana ‘11, 517-265-5161, x5003 Defensive Backs:...................................... Nate Payne Clarion ‘15, 517-265-5161, x5010 Running Backs:....................................Alex Knollman Central Michigan ‘16 Student Assistant Coach:........................Kolby Miller Student Assistant Coach:......................... Noah Raby
2016 Overall Record:.................................................4-6 2016 MIAA Record/Finish:................................. 2-4/5th Basic Offense:...................................................Pro Style Basic Defense:...........................................................4-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:...............................69/31 Starters Returning/Lost:... Offense* (9/2), Defense (8/3), Special Teams (PK, P, LS returning) Key Returners .. Hunter Hamm,QB, So.,1179 yds.,7 TDs ....... Eli Villalobos, DB, Sr., 27 solo, 49 TKL, 1 FR, 3 PBU .. Damon Fuller,DL,Sr.,30 solo,56 TKL,20 TFL,11.5 sacks ...... Eric McDonel, OL, Sr., 2x All-MIAA (1st team in ‘16) ........*Emmanuel Stewart, RB, Jr., 2x All-MIAA 1st Team ..........Chris Adams, LB, Jr., 56 TKL, 7 PBU, 2x All-MIAA ..........Jerron McGaw, WR, Jr., 55 recp., 662 yds., 5 TDs ...Connor Storms, P, Sr., 44 ATT, 41.4 AVG, 14 I20, 6 TB . Jacob Davis, OLB, Sr., career-best 76 TKL (2nd for AC) .... Cameron Cook, PK, Sr., 27-32 PATs, 5-9 FGs, 42 PTS ................David Nutter, RB, Sr., 74 ATT, 289 yds., 6 TDs ...............................Bariah Staten, OL, Sr., 3-year starter * Denotes starter in 2014 and ‘15 who did not play in 2016
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Sports Information Director (fb).............. Patrick Stewart Alma Mater, Year.............................................. Ohio ‘89 Office Phone:..........................................(517) 264-3280 E-Mail Address:............................ pstewart@adrian.edu Assistant SID:...........................................Corey Graham Alma Mater, Year................................Siena Heights ‘15 Office Phone:.............................. (517) 265-5161 x 5471 E-Mail Address:............................ cgraham@adrian.edu Fax Number:...........................................(517) 264-3802 Athletics Website:.................. www.adrianbulldogs.com Facebook Page:..... www.facebook.com/adrianbulldogs Twitter Page:....................... twitter.com/AdrianBulldogs YouTube Page:.... www.youtube.com/AdrianBulldogAthletics Mailing Address:..... 110 South Madison Street, Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Rm. 207, Adrian, Mich 49221
TABLE OF CONTENTS Facilities Page..............................Inside Front Cover Quick Facts............................................................. 3 Head Coach Jim Deere.......................................... 4 Assistant Coaches................................................ 5-9 Buckeye Cable Sports Network TV Schedule......... 9 Numerical Roster............................................. 10-12 Student-Athlete Profiles.................................. 13-20 2016 Year in Review.............................................. 21 2016 Final Statistics......................................... 22-23 Single-Season AC Records................................... 24 Career AC Records............................................... 25 MIAA Information................................................. 26 2017 Schedule........................................ Back Cover
CREDITS The 2017 Adrian College Football Media Guide was designed, written and produced by Sports Information Director Patrick Stewart, with editorial assistance from Assistant SID Corey Graham. Action photography by Mike Dickie and from Adrian SID archives. Head shots by Patrick Stewart and Corey Graham. Cover Designs by Christina Butler. Inside Cover Design by Hollie Smith and Patrick Stewart. Printing by Precision Business Solutions, 447 J Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.
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HEAD COACH Jim Deere ‘89 8th Season 25th overall (517) 264-3995 jdeere@adrian.edu 47-25 Career Record at Adrian Jim Deere ‘89 is in his eighth season as head coach at Adrian College in 2016, leading the Bulldogs to two Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championships (2012, ‘14) in the last five seasons and a 47-25 record (.653) since taking the reins in 2010. Deere became the 24th head coach in the history of Adrian College Football on Nov. 15, 2009. He previously served as the defensive coordinator for three years (2007-09) as part of a 24-year coaching career at his alma mater. He and his coaching staff captured the school’s 11th MIAA title in 2014. His 47 wins in sevens seasons is the best start of any coach in team history. Last season, the Bulldogs produced seven All-MIAA performers under Deere including three-time junior standout and all-region defensive end Damon Fuller as well as 11 academic all-conference selections. In 2015, Adrian fashioned a 7-3 overall ledger (4-2 MIAA, T-3rd), ending 2015 with a four-game winning streak. Sophomore all-region running back Emmanuel Stewart headlined eight Bulldogs who made All-MIAA teams, plus Dylan Dunn who earned the conference’s Pete Schmidt Memorial Senior Scholar-Athlete Award. In 2012, the Bulldogs tied the school record with nine wins (9-2) and went unblemished in the MIAA standings with a 6-0 record. Adrian outscored its conference opponents, 147-40, and allowed just four touchdowns including
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only one through the air. The Bulldogs ended the regular season ranked 25th in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) NCAA Division III poll and hosted an NCAA playoff game for the first time in school history against Franklin (Ind.) College. Adrian finished the season ranked in the top 25 in Division III in four categories: total defense (7th), scoring defense (10th), pass defense (14th) and rushing defense (25th). Deere’s second season at the helm saw Adrian finish 8-2 overall and 4-2 in the MIAA-lost both games by a combined 17 points. The Bulldogs started the season with a 7-0 record and were ranked as high as 16th nationally by the AFCA. The team’s first win of the season saw Adrian travel to Husson University, setting a school record for points in a 77-7 victory. The Bulldogs led the MIAA in scoring offense (32.5 points per game) and scoring defense (14.2 ppg) in 2011. Deere’s defense was once again stellar by ranking seventh nationally in pass efficiency defense (89.28). The team allowed 124.9 yards per game on the ground and ranked 15th nationally in total defense (263.10 ypg). The aggressive nature of the defense was also highlighted by finishing sixth nationally in tackles for loss per game (8.8). In total, the defensive unit led the MIAA in five different statistical categories. In Deere’s first season, AC featured one of the strongest schedules in school history in 2010 and the Bulldogs went 5-5 overall (4-2 MIAA, T-2nd). Adrian had four first-team AllMIAA players and five more make the second team all-conference. The team ranked second in MIAA total defense (308.2 yards per game), turnover margin (+4) and rushing defense (124.5 ypg). Deere’s first win came on Sep. 11, 2010, with a 40-14 triumph over Defiance College. Deere’s defense also pitched a shutout on Oct. 9 at Olivet (41-0). Deere was a four-year letterman for the Bulldogs who won a MIAA crown in 1988.
ASSISTANT COACHES Keith Uecker 7th Season Offensive Line/ Assistant Head Coach kuecker@adrian.edu (517) 265-5161, x5032 Auburn ‘88
Harry Bailey ‘09 8th Season Offensive Coordinator/ Running Backs Coach hbailey@adrian.edu (517) 265-5161, x5012
Keith Uecker begins his seventh season on the Adrian College coaching staff. He works with the Bulldogs’ offensive line, and added assistant head coach responsibilities in 2016. Last fall, the Adrian O-line paved the way for the most-successful aerial attack in the program’s 100-plus year history. Three Bulldog quarterbacks threw for 2,632 yards to break the previous AC singleseason benchmark of 2,463, set in 2009. As the 2015 run-game coordinator, Uecker saw a record-breaking season by his student-athletes. Sophomore running back Emmanuel Stewart earned All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association First Team accolades for a second time with an all-region performance of 1,487 for a program benchmark. The Bulldogs ended the season ranked 21st in NCAA Division III rushing offense (253.6 yards/game). In 2014, the offense ranked third among MIAA schools in rushing with a 208.1 average while also accumulating a MIAAhigh 28 touchdowns. Uecker coached senior John Rock to a second straight first-team All-MIAA nod and all-region third team selection. Linemen Jordan Simon and Quest Gosnell also garnered all-conference honors. Uecker was an All-American at Auburn in 1981, all-Southeastern Conference standout, four-year starter and senior team captain. Uecker had a 10-year career in the National Football League with the Denver Broncos (1982-84) and Green Bay Packers (1984-91). Prior to Adrian, Uecker recently worked at Ohio State (2009-10) as offensive quality control coach and the United Football League’s Omaha Nighthawks’ offensive line coach (2010). A native of Hollywood, Fla., Uecker has four children: Victoria, Jack, Clayton (current AC quarterback) and Jane.
Harry Bailey begins his eighth season overall at his alma mater, continuing to serve as offensive coordinator and the junior varsity head coach. With Bailey’s offensive play-calling, Adrian enjoyed the best passing season in school history with 2,632 yards in 2016. The 2015 Adrian squad rushed for a school-record 2,541 yards. The Bulldogs also had 3,932 total yards, which nearly broke another single-season record (4,033 in 2005). On Oct. 10, Adrian set a single-game school record with 549 yards rushing in a 50-14 win against Alma. In 2013, Bailey was a co-defensive coordinator who coached MIAA Defensive Player of the Year Deontae Bridgeman and All-MIAA First Team performer Ellis Ewing. During the 2012 season, Bailey helped guide Bridgeman to first-team All-MIAA honors and Hunter Juntunen to the second team. Bailey coached a talented group of linebackers in 2011. Darren Walter was named first-team All-MIAA as a kingpin to a defense that ranked 25th nationally and second in the MIAA in sacks (2.90 per game). The team also ranked sixth nationally and first in the MIAA in tackles for loss per game (8.8). In total, the Adrian defense allowed single-digit points to four teams that season. Bailey is a native of nearby Hudson and was a standout at linebacker for the Bulldogs. He was a four-year letterwinner at Adrian and a two-year starter on one of Division III’s best defenses. He was a captain during his 2008 senior season and was named First Team All-MIAA, when he ranked first in the MIAA with 11.5 tackles for loss among 78 stops. He has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with an emphasis in social studies and a minor in history.
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ASSISTANT COACHES Travis Rubingh ‘12 6th Season Defensive Coord./ Inside Linebackers trubingh@adrian.edu (517) 265-5161, x3976
Eric Tyahla ‘13 5th Season Outside Linebackers/ Recruiting Coordinator etyahla@adrian.edu (517) 265-5161, x4004
Travis Rubingh enters his sixth season on the football coaching staff at Adrian College and now handles the duties of inside linebackers coach. He also serves as the Bulldogs’ new defensive coordinator. As defensive line coach last year, Rubingh led a talented front that ranked second in the conference with 31 sacks, led by threetime all-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association pick Damon Fuller who had a MIAA-leading 11-1/2 as a junior. In 2015, the former Bulldog helped Fuller and junior Zach Reiger make All-MIAA on the first and second teams, respectively. In addition, Fuller earned a spot on the last D3football.com National Team of the Week of the season. In 2014, Rubingh helped coach the MIAA’s best defense. Leading his defensive linemen were second-team All-MIAA players senior Jack Carter and Fuller. Rubingh’s line led the MIAA in sacks (32), and helped the team shut down opponents in both the red zone (60%) and on third down (21.2%) to top the conference in both categories. Rubingh tutored a very talented defensive line in 2013 that helped the defense rank first in the MIAA in sacks (29). They also ranked first in total defense at 282.4 yards per game. Rubingh concluded his AC playing career in 2011. He played in five games as a senior and registered one tackle. He played in nine games as a junior in 2010 to earn his first varsity letter. He was also named All-MIAA Academic. Rubingh was born in Muskegon, Mich., and prepped at Grass Lake High School. He was named all-conference and -area in football in 2007. Rubingh has a bachelor’s degree in social studies (secondary education) from Adrian, graduating in 2012.
Eric Tyahla begins his fifth season on the Adrian College football coaching staff. He serves as the outside linebackers coach and is the newly-appointed recruiting coordinator for the program. Tyahla coached freshman Chris Adams to 2015 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association second-team status. In addition, Adams gained player of the week honors from national organizations at different points of the season. In 2014, Tyahla worked with the defensive backs and helped that group become one of the best in the MIAA. Charles Fleck was the best of the group, gaining all-region honors and All-MIAA First Team Defense. There was also fellow All-MIAA First Teamer Ellis Ewing and AllMIAA Second Teamer Curtis Rhoden. This talented group spearheaded the Bulldogs to rank first in passing defense at 159 yards per game and defensive passing efficiency (47.9% opponent completion). Tyahla was an assistant defensive backs coach in 2013. Fleck and Ewing were returning All-MIAA performers who helped the Bulldogs rank first in the conference in pass efficiency defense (96.6 ypg) and pass defense (178.4 ypg). The secondary also recorded eight interceptions including five by Curtis Rhoden. Tyahla completed his Adrian playing career in the fall of 2012, appearing in 23 games over three seasons. Tyahla is a native of South Lyon, Mich., and attended South Lyon High School.
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ASSISTANT COACHES Toby Ernst ‘03 6th Season Kickers/Strength ternst@adrian.edu (517) 265-5161, x4212
Anthony Davis 3rd Season Wide Receivers adavis@adrian.edu (517) 265-5161, x4018 Univ. of Phoenix ‘14
Toby Ernst handles duties in the kicking game and also serves as the strength & conditioning coach for Bulldogs Athletics. He has groomed kicker Cameron Cook and punter Connor Storms into AllMIAA Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association special teams honorees. Both are on pace to set all-time school records for field goals and punting yards, respectively, before their careers end. Ernst also works in another capacity at Adrian College as equipment manager for all sports for the past eight years. He has been associated with Adrian College since his graduation in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science (physical education). Ernst is responsible for overseeing a staff of student workers as well as the inventory, purchasing, stocking and maintenance of all athletic equipment needs. In June 2016, Ernst was the Adrian onsite liaison with the Hammer Strength Midwest Regional Elite Clinic Presented by LifeFitness, as the College was the only NCAA Division III institution to be selected as one of the regional hosts due to its outstanding facilities. Ernst is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in practical and applied sciences through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and completed a professional internship with Bowling Green State University in the summer of 2011. Ernst also had the opportunity to work with the NFL’s Detroit Lions equipment staff during mini-camp in 2010. Ernst was a three-year letterman for the Bulldogs men’s basketball team from 2000-03 and played baseball during the 1998 and ‘99 seasons. Ernst and his wife, Shantay, reside in Adrian, and the couple have two children, Devon and Ciara.
Anthony Davis begins his third season overall, and second as wide receivers, coach at Adrian College. In 2016, he mentored All-MIAA selections Darius Philon and Jerron McGaw. They combined for 116 receptions, 1712 yards and 12 touchdowns. Davis has more than 10 years of coaching experience. Prior to AC, he was as a graduate assistant at NCAA Football Championship Subdivision member Eastern Kentucky University, where he coached running backs and special teams. Davis earned a bachelor of science in communications & marketing from the University of Phoenix, and received a master’s degree in sports administration from EKU December 2015. Evan Gehlert 2nd Season Quarterbacks Coach egehlert@adrian.edu (517) 265-5161, x5003 Urbana ‘11
Assistant coach Evan Gehlert is in his second season on the Adrian College football coaching staff. He works directly with the Bulldogs quarterbacks. Gehlert’s instruction paid immediate dividends as a trio of Bulldog threw for a school-record 2,632 yards and completed 54.6 percent (185-339) of their passes. Gehlert received in 2011 a bachelor of science degree in marketing from Urbana University, earning multiple academic honors. He played football for four years and served as the team captain during his career. He helped the Blue Knights set school records for points and to backto-back Great Lakes Football Conference championships in his last two seasons. He also coached and played professionally in Europe.
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ASSISTANT COACHES Mike Pannone 1st Season Defensive Line/ Video Coordinator mpannone@adrian.edu (517) 265-5161, x5010 Grand Valley State ‘15
Nate Payne 1st Season Defensive Backs npayne@adrian.edu (517) 265-5161, x5004 Clarion ‘15
Mike Pannone is the new defensive line coach and video coordinator at Adrian College, hired in January 2017. He comes to Adrian from NCAA Division II powerhouse Grand Valley State University in Allendale, graduating in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and an emphasis in advertising and public relations. Pannone has been associated with the Grand Valley program since 2011, seeing the Lakers amass 58 wins, three NCAA Division II appearances and the 2016 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship. Most recently, he worked with the GVSU offensive line as a graduate assistant alongside the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. He also served as the assistant video coordinator responsible for opponent video breakdowns, video editing, analyzing data, video equipment set-up for gamedays and producing game DVDs for NFL scouts. He prepared defensive and special teams scout teams for daily practice and ran those position meetings. In addition, he recruited northwest Michigan and was an assistant recruiting coordinator. Pannone started his career at Grand Valley as an undergraduate student coach for more than three years.
Nate Payne was hired in January 2017 to coach the Adrian College defensive backs. He comes to Adrian from Aurora University out of the NCAA Division III Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Last season, he coached three of four starting defensive backs that earned allconference accolades. Payne helped the Spartans share the NACC co-regular season title. Payne is a 2015 graduate of Clarion University, an NCAA Division II institution affiliated with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). He played linebacker in a 4-2-5 base defense and participated on special teams for the Eagles. The two-year letterman made Dean’s List for three years and was the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) president. He received bachelor of science degrees in sports management and liberal studies with an athletic coaching concentration. Payne’s other professional experience includes wide receivers/linebackers coach at Walled Lake Northern High School and a coaching internship at Clarion.
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ASSISTANT COACHES Alex Knollman 1st Season Running Backs aknollman@adrian.edu Central Michigan ‘16
Alex Knollman is in his first season as the Adrian running backs coach, coming over from Central Michigan University. With the Chippewas football program, Knollman was the recruiting and operations assistant from May 2016-January 2017. In this role he worked directly with the Director of Player Personnel to carry out specific recruiting tasks; monitored recruiting activity throughout the country and maintained CMU’s recruiting database on Jump Forward/XOS Scout; assisted with the execution of official and un-official visits; helped facilitate summer camps administration; played a part in day-to-day team operations; and aided in the coordination of team travel and bowl game preparations. He graduated in 2016 from CMU with a bachelor of applied arts degree, majoring in sport management. Knollman played prep football at Bedford in Temperance, Mich. He played on the offensive line and long snapper from 2008 to 2011, and helped the team to a regional championship in 2010 and district crown a season later.
Your Home for Bulldogs Football 2017 TV Schedule
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Sep. 30 Albion * (Homecoming)
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Oct. 28 Trine * 5 p.m. (Parents’ Weekend) Nov. 11 Alma * (Senior Day)
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NUMERICAL ROSTER Name w/Number 1 Bryce Bender 1 Steven St. Cyr 2 Lawrence Austin 3 Hansel Chacon 3 Jordan Freimark 4 Randy Fry 4 Marcus Green 5 Connor Storms 6 Emmanuel Stewart 7 Eli Villalobos 8 Marcus Higginbottom 9 Jerron McGaw 9 Edrick Davis 10 Jalen Parker 11 Anthony Bussell 11 Mason Storms 12 Xaivien Richmond 12 Christian Robinson 13 Jaylan Roberson 14 Stanley Jean-Pierre 15 Clayton Uecker 16 Hunter Hamm 17 Chris Adams 18 Payne Staton 18 Denzel Tinsley 19 Joel Foster 20 Foster Walker 21 Anthony Brown 21 Damon Fuller 22 Trenton Elkins 22 Bryan Struppa 23 Joshua Saggio 24 Gevon Garnett 24 Shawn Starks 25 James Brown 25 Colton Randle 26 Joey Gossett 26 Nicholas Mack 27 Tim McPhee 27 Zacheriah McCrory 28 Louis Joseph 28 Zach VanNett 29 Julian Boyer 30 James Males 31 Jacob Davis
Pos. Yr. Ht. WR Fr. 6-0 ILB Sr. 6-0 OLB Sr. 5-11 WR Fr. 5-7 ILB Sr. 5-10 WR/LS Sr. 6-1 WR Fr. 5-10 P/QB Sr. 6-3 RB Jr. 5-7 DB Sr. 5-9 DB Sr. 5-10 WR Jr. 5-7 WR Fr. 5-9 DB So. 5-7 OLB Sr. 5-11 WR Fr. 6-4 OLB Fr. 6-0 QB Fr. 6-2 DB Fr. 5-9 WR Jr. 6-1 QB Sr. 6-6 QB So. 6-3 OLB Jr. 5-8 QB Fr. 6-1 WR So. 5-11 DB Fr. 5-10 WR Jr. 5-11 RB Fr. 5-7 DL Sr. 5-10 DL Sr. 5-10 RB Fr. 5-8 PK So. 6-2 WR Fr. 5-10 DB So. 6-0 OLB So. 5-11 RB So. 5-11 RB Fr. 5-10 DB Fr. 5-11 OLB Jr. 5-11 OLB Fr. 5-8 RB So. 5-10 DB Fr. 5-7 DB Fr. 6-2 DB Jr./So. 5-11 OLB Sr. 5-6
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Wt. Hometown/High School 175 Homer, Mich. / Homer 218 Coral Springs, Fla. / Coral Springs Charter 208 Bowling Green, Ohio / Cousino 140 Miami Gardens, Fla. / American Senior 211 Toledo, Ohio / Whitmer 153 Redford, Mich. / Thurston 159 Mount Morris, Mich. / Flint Beecher 236 Flint, Mich. / Carman Ainsworth 172 St. Petersburg, Fla. / Gibbs 173 Ithaca, Mich. / Ithaca 171 Flint, Mich. / Northwestern 150 Indianapolis, Ind. / Thomas Carr Howe 171 Valrico, Fla. / Durant 170 Warren, Mich. / Eastpointe East Detroit 190 Woodhaven, Mich. / Wyandotte Roosevelt 222 Spring, Texas / Klein Collins 164 Kissimmee, Fla. / Gateway 185 Detroit, Mich. / East Detroit 173 Harper Woods, Mich. / John Glenn 181 Miami, Fla. / Goleman 220 Akron, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary 199 Baytown, Texas / Goose Creek Memorial 188 St. Petersburg, Fla. / Gibbs 241 Morrice, Mich. / Byron 179 Inkster, Mich. / Inkster 166 Canton, Mich./Canton 194 Lake Placid, Fla. / Lake Placid 144 Mt. Morris, Mich. / Flint Beecher 239 Redford, Mich. / Thurston 229 Oxford, Mich. / Lake Orion 194 Wayne, Mich. / Memorial 173 Galesburg, Mich. / Galesburg-Augusta 145 Almonte Springs, Fla. / Lyman 180 New Boston, Mich. / Woodhaven 158 Charlevoix, Mich. / East Jordan 203 Royal Oak, Mich. / Lake Shore 195 Howell, Mich. / Howell 175 Flint, Mich. / Carmen-Ainsworth 191 South Lyon, Mich. / South Lyon 194 Macomb, Mich. / Henry Ford II 199 Sahuarita, Ariz. / Walden Grove 179 Montague, Mich. / Montague 180 Detroit, Mich. / Fraser 187 Washington Twp., Mich. / Romeo 185 Davison, Mich. / Davison
NUMERICAL ROSTER Name w/Number Pos. 32 Katron Denson DL 32 Zachary Lefler RB 33 Logan Waller ILB 34 Jordan Jobe DB 35 Eric Hunter DB 35 David Nutter RB 36 Ashton Crawford DB 36 Caleb Vanderlugt FB 37 Woodton Duclos DB 38 Zachary Shier DB 39 Danny White OLB 40 Jack Bouck DB 40 Morgan Harris FB 41 Omar Graham DB 41 Christopher Palmer RB 42 Jon Scarber DB 43 Talen Johnson DB 44 Nate Conner ILB 44 Michaja Wilson RB 45 Brad Pfister FB 46 Owen Bachusz TE 46 John Heisler ILB 47 Nathan Keller RB 47 Brandon Moody OLB 49 Marc Sample ILB 50 Logan Pitcher ILB 50 Chris Williams FB 51 Daniel Bell DL 52 Blake Hartsfield-Ezekiel DL 52 Josh Marcum OLB 53 Kimari Carson OL 54 Jaleel Brown OL 55 Dammian Booker OL 56 Enrique Castillo ILB 57 Ervin Smith ILB 58 Thomas Kilby DL 59 Derek Hopper OL 60 Hunter Scoggins OL 61 Logan Lautzenheiser DL 62 Austin Kowalczyk DL 63 Kawi Cooper DL 63 Parker Thornton OL 64 Zion Joseph ILB 65 Geno Crenshaw DL 66 Joshua Brown ILB
Yr. Ht. Sr. 5-10 Fr. 5-5 Fr. 6-0 So. 6-0 Fr. 5-7 Sr 5-11 Fr. 5-9 Sr. 5-10 Fr. 6-0 Fr. 5-9 Fr. 5-10 Fr. 6-1 So. 5-6 Fr. 5-9 Fr. 5-7 Sr. 5-9 Fr. 5-9 Jr. 5-9 Fr. 6-0 So. 6-1 Sr. 6-3 Fr. 5-11 Fr. 5-5 So. 5-9 Sr. 5-10 Sr. 5-10 Fr. 5-8 So. 5-11 Fr. 6-2 So. 6-2 Jr. 6-0 Jr. 6-2 Jr. 6-0 Jr. 5-7 Fr. 5-10 Fr. 5-10 Jr. 5-11 Fr. 6-4 Fr. 5-8 Jr. 6-1 Fr. 5-6 Jr. 6-1 Fr. 6-0 Fr. 5-11 Fr. 5-9
Wt. Hometown/High School 277 Naples, Fla. / Golden Gate 145 Mayville, Mich. / Mayville 210 Whitehall, Mich. / Western Michigan Christian 185 Coloma, Mich. / Watervlier 145 Flint, Mich. / Carmen-Ainsworth 231 Genoa, Ohio / Genoa 170 Houston, Texas / Mayde Creek 213 Zeeland, Mich. / Holland Christian 164 Lake Wales, Fla. / Lake Wales 149 Warren, Mich. / Walters 167 Lake Orian, Mich. / Lake Orian 205 Dewitt, Mich. / St. Johns 258 Escondido, Calif. / San Pasqual 142 Miami, Fla. / North Miami 160 Grand Rapids, Mich. / Godwin Heights 186 Waterford, Mich. / Kettering 168 Sandusky, Ohio / Sandusky 202 Romeo, Mich. / Romeo 195 Adrian, Mich. / Sand Creek 231 Napoleon, Ohio / Henry 233 Oxford, Mich. / Oxford 183 Petersburgh, Mich. / Summerfield 167 Ubly, Mich. / Ubly 199 Sylvania, Ohio / Northview 198 Dearborn, Mich. / Edsel Ford 229 Charlotte, Mich. / Potterville 250 Miami Gardens, Fla. / McArthur 235 Marysville, Mich. / Marysville 197 Detroit, Mich. / Redford Union 203 Tecumseh, Mich. / Tecumseh 262 Livonia, Mich. / Novi 313 Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz 283 Redford, Mich. / Thurston 210 Homestead, Fla. / John A Ferguson 203 Oak Park, Mich. / Bradford Academy 277 Houston, Texas / North Forest 252 Mount Morris, Mich. / Genesee 319 Ocala, Fla. / Belleview 216 Homer, Mich. / Homer 282 Utica, Mich. / Utica 248 Lathrup Village, Mich. / Southfield 301 Owosso, Mich. / Owosso 216 Miramar, Fla. / Miramar 233 Romulus, Mich. / Robichaud 215 Saline, Mich. / Clinton
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BULLDOGS ROSTER (con’t) Name w/Number Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School 67 Matt Hoover OL Sr. 6-0 309 Muskegon, Mich. / Reeths-Puffer 68 C.J. Osaer OL Fr. 6-2 248 Whitaker, Mich. / Lincoln 69 Bariah Staten OL Sr. 6-3 258 Miramar, Fla. / Everglades 70 Max Protske OL So. 6-0 316 Milan, Mich. / Milan 71 Ryan Solarczyk OL Sr. 6-3 280 Lake Orion, Mich. / Lake Orion 72 Joe Germain OL Fr. 6-3 282 Frankenmuth, Mich. / Frankenmuth 73 Eric McDonel OL Sr. 6-1 288 Titusville, Fla. / Astronaut 74 Matt Dehring OL Fr. 6-3 262 Buchanan, Mich. / Buchanan 75 Dawinx Dieujuste DL Fr. 5-11 251 Boca Raton, Fla. / Boca Raton Community 75 Eugene Hall OL Fr. 5-11 240 Detroit, Mich. / Bradford Academy 75 Joshon Sharp OL Fr. 6-2 287 Inkster, Mich. / Garden City 76 Jackson Derr OL Fr. 6-1 272 Leslie, Mich. / Mason 78 Logan Denn OL Fr. 5-9 216 Lorain, Ohio / Lutheran West 80 Troy Brown WR Fr. 6-2 173 Somis, Calif. / Hillcrest Christian 81 Donald Scott WR Fr. 6-0 171 Burton, Mich. / Powers Catholic 82 Marquise Johnson WR Fr. 5-10 184 Ann Arbor, Mich. / Huron 83 Joe Cleary TE/WR So. 6-1 228 Hartford, Mich. / Hartford 84 Wilshaun King WR Fr. 5-8 155 Detroit, Mich. / Chandler Park 85 Devante Dickson SR Fr. 5-5 132 Palm Harbor, Fla. / Clearwater Countryside 86 David Cutts WR Jr. 5-11 190 Kentwood, Mich. / Kentwood 86 Jamal Walker DL Fr. 6-3 215 Flint, Mich. / Hamady 87 Calvin Raker TE So. 6-3 217 Jonesville, Mich. / Jonesville 88 Cameron Cook PK Sr. 6-4 207 Linden, Mich. / Linden 89 Henry Wilson WR Fr. 6-0 187 Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. / Grosse Pointe S. 90 Nicholas Simpson DL Fr. 6-0 212 Hollywood, Fla. / McArthur 91 Adrien Kirkland DL Fr. 5-10 198 Riverview, Fla. / Durant 92 Kelvon Roberts DL Fr. 5-6 268 Macomb, Mich. / Fraser 93 Robert Ginther DL So. 6-1 224 Troy, Mich. / Avondale 93 Tyler Turner ILB Fr. 5-10 210 Maybee, Mich. / Dundee 94 Jacob Clark DE Sr. 6-2 227 Holgate, Ohio / Holgate 95 Dakota Underwood DL Sr. 6-7 269 Blissfield, Mich. / Blissfield 96 Hunter Casebolt DL Jr. 6-2 214 South Lyon, Mich. / South Lyon 97 T.J. Moore DL Fr. 6-3 206 Cass City, Mich. / Cass City MI Cass City 98 Lazaro Piedra DL So. 5-9 252 Dowagiac, Mich. / Dowagiac Union 99 Ryan Boyle-Holt DE Fr. 5-11 223 Homer, Mich. / Homer TEAM CAPTAINS: Damon Fuller, Emmanuel Stewart, Connor Storms, Dakota Underwood HEAD COACH: Jim Deere ‘89 (8th Season); ASSISTANTS: Keith Uecker, Offensive Line/Assistant Head Coach; Harry Bailey ‘09, Offensive Coordinator/ Running Backs; Travis Rubingh ’12, Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers; Nate Payne, Defensive Backs; Toby Ernst ‘03, Kickers/Strength Coach; Eric Tyahla ‘13, Outside Linebackers/Recruiting Coord.; Anthony Davis, Wide Receivers; Evan Gehlert, Quarterbacks; Mike Pannone, Defensive Line/ Video Coord.; Alex Knollman, Running Backs; Kolby Miller, Student Assistant Coach; Noah Raby, Student Assistant Coach. 12 AdrianBulldogs.com
Student-Athlete Profiles Jerron McGaw #9 Wide Receiver Junior / 5-7 / 150 Indianapolis, Ind. Thomas Carr Howe HS Communications At Adrian: Team’s top-returning wideout threat...two-year starter...made 2016 All-MIAA Second Team...grabbed 55 passes for 662 yards as Bulldogs’ second-leading receiver... caught five touchdown passes and one 2-point conversion for 32 points--for fourth on the team in scoring....second on the team. . High School: Named first-team all-state in 2015...earned school’s Honor Roll.
Jordan Freimark #3 Inside Linebacker Senior / 5-10 / 211 Toledo, Ohio Whitmer HS Criminal Justice At Adrian: Entering third year as a varsity player...had one solo tackle and one assist in two games as a junior...posted five solo tackles and two assists for seven total, including one sack for nine yards, during sophomore year... forced a fumble and had one pass break-up. High School: 2013 all-conference honorable mention pick for the Panthers...played prep football for Jerry Bell...also wrestled in 2012 and recorded 10 wins in his weight class.
Hunter Hamm #16 Quarterback Sophomore / 6-3 / 199 Baytown, Texas
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Biology At Adrian: Started freshman season as a backup but emerged as a returning starter for 2017.... led the Bulldogs in completions (75), attempts (139), passing yards (1179) and touchdowns (7)...best game was 343 yards--third-most in AC history--on 21-for-34 and two touchdowns in a 31-13 win over Kalamazoo (10/22/16)..High School: Three-year letterman...graduated with a 3.0-plus grade-point average.
Louis Joseph #28 Running Back Soph. / 5-10 / 199 Sahuarita, Ariz. Walden Grove HS Criminal Justice At Adrian: Did not see varsity action in 2016 season...should see playing time in 2017... majoring in criminal justice. High School: Played basketball, football and ran track...in football, named 2015 secondteam all-section and improved to the first team a year later...Walden Grove’s career leader in rushing and all-purpose yards. Personal: Born on Aug. 19, 1997 in Decatur, Ga....favorite team is NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
Katron Denson #32 Defensive Line Senior / 5-10 / 277 Naples, Fla. Golden Gate HS Sports Management At Adrian: Posted 14 total tackles (six solo) in eight games in 2016...wore uniform No. 41 as a junior...did not record any statistics in sophomore year...recorded three stops in 2014 freshman campaign. High School: Four-year football letterman... two-time Collier County Athletic Conference First Team...twice named honorable mention all-region...also lettered three times in track & field...filmed games for other sports at GGHS.
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Student-Athlete Profiles Jon Scarber #42 Defensive Back Senior / 5-9 / 186 Waterford, Mich. Kettering HS Exercise Science At Adrian: Returning starter...team cocaptain...posted 31 total tackles (17 solo) and had 2-1/2 TFL (5 yards), a fumble recovery and an interception...did not see varsity action in 2014 and 2015...injured during his sophomore year so he has another year of athletic eligibility. High School: Helped prep team to best record in 15 years as a senior, when program made first playoff berth in 20...all-league in basketball.
Marcus Higginbottom #8 Defensive Back Senior / 5-10 / 171 Flint, Mich. Northwestern HS Criminal Justice At Adrian: Recruited as a wide receiver, but made switch to secondary...recorded six tackles (5 solo) in 2015 and one solo stop last season... did not see varsity action in freshman year. High School: All-Saginaw Valley League Second Team receiver out of Flint Northwestern... helped team to a championship in 2014... Personal: Born on June 30, 1996 in Flint... favorite pro team is the NFL’s Detroit Lions... favorite show is The Walking Dead.
Jaleel Brown #54 Offensive Line Junior / 6-2 / 313 Gainesville, Fla. Buchholz HS Social Work At Adrian: Beginning third season as a spotstarter...helped three AC quarterbacks set a school record for single-season passing with 2,632 yards, as Adrian was among national team leaders for fewest sacks allowed...helped the O-line pave the way for a No. 21 NCAA Division III ranking in rushing offense of 254.1 yards per game, breaking a school record, in 2015...adds depth to his position. High School: First-team all-area pick at Buchholz.
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Dammian Booker #55 Offensive Line Junior / 6-0 / 283 Redford, Mich. Thurston HS Exercise Science At Adrian: Returning starter...member of the O-line that received D3football.com National Team of the Week for Week 8 of 2016...helped three AC quarterbacks set school record for single-season passing with 2,632 yards. High School: Played on divisional championship team at Thurston...all-conference in football and track & field. Personal: Born on Dec. 15, 1996 in Detroit.
Chris Adams #17 Outside Linebacker Junior / 5-8 / 188 St. Petersburg, Fla. Gibbs HS
Business Administration At Adrian: Two-time All-MIAA choice, including first team last season after career highs in tackles (38) and total stops (56)...for the second straight season, led the Bulldogs in passes defended with eight, including seven breakups...also had 4-1/2 sacks (36 yards), nine tackles for loss (55 yards) and a forced fumble... earned All-MIAA Second Team after impressive 2015 debut...had 31 tackles and 46 total, including 9-1/2 for loss with 32 yards.
Cameron Cook #88 Placekicker Senior / 6-4 / 207 Linden, Mich. Linden HS Criminal Justice At Adrian: The four-year starter has connected for 80-of-96 extra-point tries and 21-of-42 field goals for 143 career points--eighth on the AC all-time list overall...earned secondteam All-MIAA...made the conference’s weekly honor roll on Sep 6, 2016...twice named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week in 2014...on pace to become AC’s most prolific placekicker. High School: Won back-to-back league titles at LHS...two-time all-league including to the first team as a senior...won a district championship.
Student-Athlete Profiles Trenton Elkins #22 Defensive Line Senior / 5-10 / 229 Oxford, Mich. Lake Orion HS Teacher Education At Adrian: Returning three-year starter... notched 18 total stops, including seven solo... had pair of sacks (18 yards)...posted nine tackles and 20 total in 2015, playing nine games... registered three TFL for 25 yards, a sack for 18 and forced a fumble...had 11 total stops in 10 games while wearing No. 91 in 2014. High School: 2013 state semifinalist at Lake Orion, where he was a scholar-athlete.
Ryan Solarczyk #71 Offensive Line Senior / 6-3 / 280 Lake Orion, Mich. Lake Orion HS Accounting At Adrian: Entering fourth year in program... part of O-line unit that received D3football. com National Team of the Week in 2016, Week 8...helped three AC quarterbacks set a school record for single-season passing with 2,632 yards, as Adrian was among national team leaders for fewest sacks allowed. High School: Played on 2012 state semifinalist squad at Lake Orion...2013 all-league... National Honor Society member.
Clayton Uecker #15 Quarterback Senior / 6-6 / 220 Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary HS
Ave Maria Univ. At Adrian: In first season with the Bulldogs... participated in spring drills at NCAA Division I Akron...will vie for starting job calling signals. Before Adrian: Three-year starter at NAIAscholarship Ave Maria (Fla.) University...set virtually every passing record for the Gyrenes, compiling 898 attempts, 475 completions, 6,125 yards, 52 touchdowns in 31 games. High School: Helped prep team to Ohio Division II state championship in 2012.
Damon Fuller #21 Defensive Line Senior / 5-10 / 239 Redford, Mich. Thurston HS Sports Management At Adrian: Returning three-year starter...2016 All-MIAA First Team as a junior, with 56 stops (30 solo)...2015 All-MIAA First Team, notching 51 tackles, leading the MIAA in sack yardage (59) and ranking second with 8-1/2 sacks... also second-team all-conference in his 2014 freshman season when he posted an AC-best 58 stops, 12 sacks (83 yards) and 19-1/2 TFL (97)...ranks second in AC sacks history (32).
Tim McPhee #27 Outside Linebacker Junior / 5-11 / 191 South Lyon, Mich. South Lyon HS Criminal Justice At Adrian: Saw action in four games and had two tackles last fall...sported No. 56...worked his way up the depth chart in spring drills, resulting in seeing more playing time in 2017. High School: Football, Track and Wrestling letterman...helped South Lyon to a conference football championship...also all-conference in that sport...Honor Roll student. Personal: Born on Oct. 21, 1997 in Southfield, Mich....fan of the NFL’s Detroit Lions.
Austin Kowalczyk #62 Defensive Line Junior / 6-1 / 282 Utica, Mich. Utica HS Business Marketing At Adrian: Returning starter...erupted for career-best 53 total tackles (21 solo) and made two sacks as a sophomore...posted AC season highs of nine tackles and 14 total versus Hope on Oct. 15, 2016...had eight tackles and 18 total as a freshman in 2015...had 3-1/2 tackles for loss for 14 yards, including a pair of sacks for six...had a fumble recovery in a 30-12 win at Wisconsin Lutheran. High School: All-county and -conference.
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Student-Athlete Profiles Eric McDonel #73 Offensive Line Senior / 6-1 / 288 Titusville, Fla. Astronaut HS Accounting At Adrian: Beginning third season as a starter... part of O-line unit that received D3football. com National Team of the Week in 2016, Week 8...helped three AC quarterbacks set a school record for single-season passing with 2,632 yards, as Adrian was among national team leaders for fewest sacks allowed...helped pave the way for a No. 21 NCAA Division III ranking in rushing offense of 253.6 yards per game, breaking a school mark in 2015...2x All-MIAA.
David Nutter #35 Running Back Senior / 5-11 / 231 Genoa, Ohio Genoa HS (Malone University) Exercise Science At Adrian: Two-year returning starter...known as a bruising North-South runner...averaged 72.3 yards with six touchdowns over four games before junior year cut short due to injury...had career-high 347 yards (86 carries) and two TDs in 2015...played at NCAA D-II Malone in 2014. High School: Northern Buckeye Conference MVP, All-AP Offensive POY, All-AP First Team, All-Ohio 2nd Team and Ohio North/South ASG participant as a senior (1,702 yards, 22 TDs).
Connor Storms #5 Punter/Quarter Back Senior / 6-3 / 236 Flint, Mich. Carman Ainsworth HS Criminal Justice At Adrian: Enters fourth season as the incumbent...averaged 41.4 yards en route to 2016 All-MIAA selection...had 14 punts I-20... career long is a 70-yarder vs. Hope (Oct. 15, 2016)...ranked first in the MIAA with 15 punts downed inside the 20-yard line in 2015... averaged 37.8 yards on 48 punt attempts... recorded a 36.4 clip on 52 tries as a freshman, landing 12 I-20...may break AC punting marks. High School: Four-time all-league...all-region.
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Nate Conner #44 Inside Linebacker Junior / 5-9 / 202 Romeo, Mich. Romeo HS Exercise Science preprofessional At Adrian: Did not see varsity action in first two seasons...will vie for playing time in 2017. High School: Honor roll student at Romeo... helped Bulldogs win championships in football (2012-14), wrestling (2011-15) and track & field (2013-15)...had excellent senior year of football with first-team recognition for all-conference, all-county and all-metro east. Personal: Follows the NFL’s Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders...born on Dec. 21, 1996.
Colton Randle #25 Running Back Soph. / 5-11 / 203 Royal Oak, Mich. Lake Shore HS Business Admin. At Adrian: Switches to the offense after playing defensive back mostly on the JV squad as a freshman...credited with two varsity appearances in 2016. High School: Lettered five times in football (3) and baseball (2) at Lake Shore...two-time firstteam both all-conference and -county...named honorable mention all-state as a senior. Personal: Born on Oct. 8, 1997 in West Palm Beach, Fla...favorite NFL team: Patriots.
Emmanuel Stewart #6 Running Back Senior / 5-8 / 172 St. Petersburg, Fla. Gibbs HS Social Work At Adrian: Missed 2016 to concentrate on academics and family...two-time All-MIAA First Team RB in 2014-15...junior-eligible...enters 2017 as second leading rusher in AC history; tied for fourth with 23 career rushing TDs, seventh with 144 points...set a school record in 2015 with 1,487 yards, which led the MIAA... named D3football.com All-North Region Third Team that season...ran for 1,002 yards to finish third in the conference as a freshman.
Student-Athlete Profiles Eli Villalobos #7 Defensive Back Senior / 5-9 / 173 Ithaca, Mich. Ithaca HS Sports Management At Adrian: Three-year returning starter... posted career highs of 27 solo and 49 tackles to lead AC secondary in 2016...also had three BPU...made five solo stops at Albion, Oct. 1... had 10 tackles and 17 total in 2015...had a 35yard interception for a TD in a 38-24 season finale win over Trine...career-best eight tackles at Albion...as a freshman, had seven solo stops. High School: 4x state champion in Division VI...2013 Detroit Free Press All-State 1st Team.
Lawrence Austin, Jr. #2 Outside Linebacker Senior / 5-11 /208 Bowling Green, Ohio Warren (Mich.) Cousino HS (Defiance College) At Adrian: Did not play in 2016...contributed five tackles and 10 total in seven games in 2015--his first full season with the Bulldogs... came to AC as a wide receiver, making six catches for 74 yards...played 2013 freshman year at D-III Defiance, rushing 58 times for 177 yards and three TDs plus three catches (40 yds). High School: Competed as wide receiver, safety and linebacker at Warren Cousino...AllMacomb Area Conference White team in 2012.
Brad Pfister #45 Full Back Sophomore / 6-1 / 231 Napoleon, Ohio Patrick Henry HS Biology At Adrian: Played mostly on the junior varsity squad as a freshman in 2016...had a promising spring and will vie for 2017 varsity playing time. High School: All-league honorable mention pick at Patrick Henry in Hamler, Ohio...also played baseball...National Honor Society inductee. Personal: Born on Nov. 26, 1997, in Bowling, Green, Ohio...follows the Ohio State Buckeyes...favorite athlete is JJ Watt.
Shawn Starks #24 Defensive Back Sophomore / 6-0 / 180 New Boston, Mich. Woodhaven HS Criminal Justice At Adrian: Did not see varsity action as a freshman in 2016...exited spring drills on the two-deep, so expected to vie for a starting spot in 2017...has good closing speed on receiver. High School: Woodhaven’s Defensive Player of the Year as a senior...a football and track & field letterman...2016 all-league in track and field. Personal: Fan of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers... born on May 17, 1998 in Detroit, Mich.... favorite athlete is Darrelle Revis.
Owen Bachusz #46 Tight End Senior / 6-3 / 233 Oxford, Mich. Oxford HS Sports Management At Adrian: Three-year letterman...listed on fall depth chart...credited with four games played in 2016...appeared in six contests as a freshman…season highlighted by a blocked kick on special teams vs. Albion (Oct. 18, 2014). High School: Named to the 2013 allconference team as a senior...helped OHS to a 7-3 mark...also played lacrosse. Personal: Born on July 2, 1996 in Lexington, Ky....knows sign language.
Anthony Bussell #11 Outside Linebacker Senior / 5-11 / 190 Wyandotte, Mich. Roosevelt HS Sports Management At Adrian: Moved from defensive back two years ago...limited to three games in 2016, making four total stops...had a tackle in four contests in 2015...member of 2014 squad. High School: Helped Roosevelt to a pair of Downriver League championships, two district titles and a regional crown. Personal: Born on Sep. 3, 1995, in Detroit... active in community service projects: Read Across America and cemetery clean-up.
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Student-Athlete Profiles Kimari Carson #53 Offensive Line Junior / 6-0 / 262 Livonia, Mich. Novi HS Criminal Justice At Adrian: Two-year letterman...will vie for starting spot at right guard...part of 2016 O-line unit that helped three AC quarterbacks set a school record for single-season passing with 2,632 yards, as Adrian was among national leaders for fewest sacks allowed...also helped team set AC rushing record (254.1 ypg) in 2015. High School: Two-year letterman at Novi. Personal: Born July 1, 1997, in Detroit, Mich.... fan of the NFL’s New England Patriots.
Jacob Davis #31 Outside Linebacker Senior / 5-6 / 185 Davison, Mich. Davison HS Sports Management At Adrian: Bulldogs’ top returning tackler with 76 (37 solo)...12 TFL including 4-1/2 sacks...came to the program as a defensive back originally...made the move to his current position a year ago...listed as a running back in 2015, making seven appearances with two rushes for 11 yards and six tackles on special teams...also averaged 11.2 yards on 13 punt returns...one of the best punt returners in school history (seventh with 246 yards).
Logan Waller #33 Inside Linebacker Freshman / 6-0 / 210 Whitehall, Mich. Western Michigan Christian HS Accounting At Adrian: Adds depth at his position. High School: A three-year starter at Western Michigan Christian in Norton Shores... accolades include three-time all-area, twice all-conference and AP Honorable Mention AllState running back...also started for four years in baseball and three in basketball...named all-area and -conference three times each in baseball...made 2015 all-conference basketball team...Small Group Peer Leader.
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Jacob Clark #94 Defensive End Senior / 6-2 / 227 Holgate, Ohio Holgate HS Athletic Training At Adrian: Three-year letterman...had career highs of 13 solo and 24 total tackles in six games in 2016...contributed a pair of tackles in six appearances in 2015...did not play in 2014. High School: All-conference honorable mention at Holgate and tied the school record for sacks in a season...Honor Roll student... National Honor Society inductee...also played basketball and competed in track & field. Personal: Born on Oct. 27, 1995.
Randy Fry #4 Wide Receiver Senior / 6-1 / 153 Redford, Mich. Thurston HS
At Adrian: Returning starter whose 2016 season was cut short due to injury...also doubles as the Bulldogs’ long snapper...had a 26-yard TD catch at Pacific (Ore.) in 2016 opener before the injury...played three games in each of the previous two years...previously wore Nos. 17 and 85. High School: Four-year Honor Roll student at Thurston...five-time all-conference standout in football (2) and track&field (3)...all-academic.
Matt Hoover #67 Offensive Line Senior / 6-0 / 309 Muskegon, Mich. Reeths-Puffer HS Teacher Educ. (Integrated Science) At Adrian: Beginning third season as a starter... part of O-line unit that received D3football. com National Team of the Week in 2016, Week 8...helped three AC quarterbacks set a school record for single-season passing with 2,632 yards, as Adrian was among national team leaders for fewest sacks allowed. High School: 2013 first-team all-area and -conference...10-time letterman in football (4), wrestling (4) and baseball (2).
Student-Athlete Profiles Derek Hopper #59 Offensive Line Junior / 5-11 / 252 Mount Morris, Mich. Genesee HS Business Management At Adrian: Returning letterman...part of 2016 O-line unit that helped three AC quarterbacks set a school record for single-season passing with 2,632 yards, as Adrian was among national leaders for fewest sacks allowed...the 2015 Adrian rushing offense ranked 21st in the nation at 254.1 yards per game, setting a school single-season record. High School: Named to the all-conference first team three times at Genesee...also went to track and field state meet in the shot put.
Logan Pitcher #50 Inside Linebacker Senior / 5-10 / 229 Charlotte, Mich. Potterville HS Criminal Justice and Business Management At Adrian: Four-year member of the program. High School: Three-sport standout in football, baseball and basketball at Potterville... captained football and basketball teams...2x All-Central Michigan Athletic Conf., including second team linebacker as a senior...made 110 tackles in 2013--two shy of PHS record. Personal: Father and brother both played football at Adrian College...born June 6, 1996.
Marc Sample #49 Inside Linebacker Junior / 5-10 / 198 Dearborn, Mich. Edsel Ford HS Political Science At Adrian: Fourth-year member of the program...had a solid spring and enters 2017 on depth chart...adds depth to his position. High School: Two-time All-City honorable mention...Dearborn Van Patrick Athlete of the Year finalist in 2014...team captain in football, basketball and track...four-year all-academic selection... Spanish National Honor Society. Personal: Born on July 27, 1996 in Dearborn, Mich....follows the NBA’s Golden State Warriors and his favorite athlete is Russell Wilson.
Joe Cleary #83 Tight End / Wide Receiver Sophomore / 6-1 / 228 Hartford, Mich. Hartford HS Accounting At Adrian: Second year in the program...did not see varsity action in 2016. High School: Won nine letters in football, baseball and basketball at Hartford...twice allconference in football; 1st team as a senior... also all-conference in other two sports... graduated with high honors, top-10 in class. Personal: Born on Aug. 23, 1998, in St. Joseph, Mich....fan of the NFL’s Chicago Bears.
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Student-Athlete Profiles Steven St. Cyr #1 Inside Linebacker Senior / 6-0 / 218 Coral Springs, Fla. Coral Springs School Sports Management At Adrian: Fourth-year member of the program...posted career highs of 16 tackles and 34 total in first season as a starter in 2016...made career-best six total tackles at Benedictine (Ill.) on Sep. 17...four solo vs Kalamazoo...had two PBU...had four tackles in three games in 2015....wore jersey No. 6 in 2016 and No. 20 the previous two years. High School: Named to 2014 Sun-Sentinel AllBroward County and all-conference teams at Coral Springs Charter School.
Foster Walker #20 Wide Receiver Junior / 5-11 / 194 Lake Placid, Fla. Lake Placid HS Social Work At Adrian: Making the transition from running back...wore jersey No. 29 in 2016, when he ran 26 times for 69 yards in eight contests...scored on a 2-yard run to help Adrian clip Lakeland (Oct. 8), 28-21...had one reception for 20 yards...also saw time at linebacker with two tackles, a forced fumble and fumble recovery. High School: 2x all-conference, all-state.
Caleb Vanderlugt #36 Fullback Senior / 5-10 / 213 Zeeland, Mich. Holland Christian HS Criminal Justice At Adrian: Three-year letterman...credited with five games played in 2016...rushed for 19 yards on five carries...wore #38 and was listed as a running back during 2014 freshman year... also plays lacrosse at AC...Academic All-MIAA. High School: Named to the all-conference first team in both football and lacrosse at Holland Christian...helped lacrosse squads to a pair of league championships in 2010-12-13, going 28-9 during those two seasons...two-year letterman in football...performed theatre.
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Bariah Staten #69 Offensive Line Senior / 6-3 / 258 Miramar, Fla. Everglades HS Accounting At Adrian: Beginning third season as a starter... part of O-line unit that received D3football. com National Team of the Week in 2016, Week 8...helped three AC quarterbacks set a school record for single-season passing with 2,632 yards, as Adrian was among national team leaders for fewest sacks allowed. High School: Graduated from Everglades in 2014...did community service work at SunLife Stadium...fan of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins... favorite movies are the Fast & Furious franchise.
Dakota Underwood #95 Defensive Line Senior / 6-7 / 269 Blissfield, Mich. Blissfield HS Exercise Science At Adrian: Three-year letterman and returning starter...2016 career year with 26 total tackles and nine solo in eight contests...had four tackles in five games in 2015...helped the defense rank 36th in NCAA D-III turnover margin. High School: 2014 second-team all-league and honorable mention all-county at Blissfield... state qualifier in wrestling after a district title.
Stanley Jean-Pierre #14 Wide Receiver Junior / 6-1 / 181 Miami, Fla. Goleman HS Finance At Adrian: Should see more playing time after a solid spring practice...adds depth to the Bulldogs’ receiver corps...very speedy... previously attended ASA College in Florida. High School: A 2013 all-county standout at Barbara Goleman...multi-year starter. Personal: Born on April 2, 1995 in Miami, Fla....follows the Alabama Crimson Tide and his favorite player is Amari Cooper...listens to hip-hop artist J. Cole...favorite food is turkey burgers...enjoys spare time watching movies.
2016 Year in Review RESULTS: 4-6 Overall • 2-4 MIAA (5th place) Date Opponent Score Site Sep. 2 at Pacific W, 30-28 Forest Grove, Ore. Sep. 17 at Benedictine L, 28-35 Lisle, Ill. Sep. 24 UW-Stevens Point ! L, 19-44 Adrian, Mich. Oct. 1 at Albion * W, 28-21 Albion, Mich. Oct. 8 Lakeland W, 28-21 Adrian, Mich. Oct. 15 Hope * L, 7-25 Adrian, Mich. Oct. 22 Kalamazoo * $ W, 31-13 Adrian, Mich. Oct. 29 at Trine * L, 13-31 Angola, Ind. Nov. 5 Olivet * % L, 37-44 Adrian, Mich. Nov. 12 at Alma * L, 27-31 Alma, Mich. * MIAA game I ! Homecoming I $ Family Weekend I % Senior Day Note: Home contests indicated in bold
Player of the Week Honorees
D3football.com National Team of the Week Cameron Cook, Jr., PK, Sep. 6 Connor Storms, Jr., P, Oct. 11 Juniors Bariah Staten, Matt Hoover, Travis Myrick, Eric McDonel, Sophomore Dammian Booker, OL, Oct. 25 Darius Philon, So., WR, Nov. 8
MIAA All-Academic
Kyle Bell, Sr., Lake Orion, Mich. Cameron Cook, Jr., Linden, Mich. Jacob Davis, Jr., Davison, Mich. Wyatt Derrer, Sr., Mancelona, Mich. James Desmet, So. Adrian, Mich. Joey Koscielski, Jr. , Holland, Mich.(Saugatuck) Tim McPhee, Jr. , South Lyon, Mich. Brandon Moody, So., Sylvania, Ohio (Northview) Kyle Nutter, Jr., Geona, Ohio Bradley Pfister, So., Napoleon, Ohio (Henry)
All-MIAA First Team
Chris Adams, So., LB, St. Petersburg, Fla. (Gibbs) Damon Fuller, Jr., DE, Redford, Mich. (Thurston) Eric McDonel, Jr., OL, Titusville, Fla. (Astronaut)
All-MIAA Second Team
Cameron Cook, Jr., PK, Linden, Mich. Jerron McGaw, So., WR, Indianapolis, Ind. (T.C. Howe) Darius Philon, So., WR, Winter Haven, Fla. Connor Storms, Jr., P, Flint, Mich. (Carman Ainsworth)
D3football.com All-North
HEROSports Honorable Mention Darius Philon, So., WR, Nov. 8
Damon Fuller, Jr., DE, Third Team defense
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Cameron Cook, Jr., PK, Sep. 6 (ST) Connor Storms, Jr., P, Oct. 3 & Oct. 10 (ST)
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2016 STATISTICS
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2016 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
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SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS Rushing Yards
1. 1,487 - Emmanuel Stewart (209 car.) - 2015 2. 1,311 - Kevin Bostelman (257 car.) - 2002 3. 1,108 - Troy Niblock (232 car.) - 2007 4. 1,011 - Jared Edwards (179 car.) - 2010 5. 1,009 - Troy Niblock (202 car.) - 2008 6. 1002 - Emmanuel Stewart (163 car.) - 2014 7. 983 - Chris Clay (166 car.) - 2005 8. 969 - Todd Wozniak (202 car.) - 1994 9. 940 - Chris Clay (187 car.) - 2004 10. 928 - Wayne Roedel (182 car.) - 1984
Passing Yards
1. 2,302 - Mike McGee (183 comp.) - 2010 2. 2,123 - Andy Denryter (176 comp.) - 2006 (tie) 2,123 - Joe Davis (167 comp.) - 1999 4. 2,065 - Randy Hutchison (157 comp.) - 2005 5. 1,955 - Brandon Miller (131 comp.) - 2011 6. 1,939 - Mike McGee (143 comp.) - 2009 7. 1,893 - Bruce Crosthwaite (136 comp.) - 1985 8. 1,887 - Dan Hutchison (142 comp.) - 1997 9. 1,817 - Adam Tubaro (163 comp.) - 2003 10. 1,760 - Aaron Tenney (116 comp.) - 2014
Receiving Yards
1. 1,209 - Justin Hemm (78 rec.) - 2012 2. 1050 - Darius Philon (61 rec.) - 2016 3. 971 - Nathan Hartline (54 rec.) - 2014 4. 966 - Steve Kress (61 rec.) - 2001 5. 879 - David Hutchison (38 rec.) - 1997 6. 867 - Ryan Speiser (49 rec.) - 1999 7. 854 - Justin Hemm (50 rec.) - 2011 8. 853 - Joe Bacani (41 rec.) - 1977 9. 848 - Mitch Gabriele (63 rec.) - 2010 10. 819 - Nathan Hartline (49 rec.) - 2013
Total Offense Yards
1. 2270 - Mike McGee (343 plays) - 2010 2. 2169 - Andy Denryter (378 plays) - 2006 3. 2120 - Randy Hutchison (339 plays) - 2005 4. 2089 - Joe Davis (374 plays) - 1999 5. 1893 - Mike McGee (278 plays) - 2009 6. 1891 - Brandon Miller (261 plays) - 2011 7. 1885 - Dan Hutchison (298 plays) - 1997 8. 1867 - Aaron Tenney (331 plays) - 2014 9. 1859 - B. Crosthwaite (256 plays) - 1985 10. 1846 - Adam Tubaro (302 plays) - 2003
All-Purpose Yards
1. 1,644 - Emmanuel Stewart - 2015 2. 1,556 - Matt Gudorf - 1998 3. 1,515 - Kevin Bostelman - 2002 4. 1,426 - Jared Edwards - 2010 5. 1,409 - Justin Hemm - 2012 6. 1,308 - Todd Wozniak - 1994 7. 1,270 - Brad Gross - 1989 8. 1,260 - Robert Thompson - 1990 9. 1,251 - Troy Niblock - 2007 10. 1,231 - Joel Musielwicz - 2005
Total Points Scored
1. 102 - Chris Clay (17 TD) - 2005 2. 96 - Kevin Bostelman (16 TD) - 2002 3. 84 - Matt Gudorf (14 TD) - 1998 4. 79 - James Spencer (40 PAT, 13 FG) - 2005 5. 78 - Emmanuel Stewart (13 TD) - 2015 (tie) 78 - Bill Badour (13 TD) - 1988 (tie) 78 - Wayne Roedel (13 TD) - 1987 (tie) 78 - Troy Niblock (13 TD) - 2007 9. 72 - Tim Fralick (12 TD) - 1985 (tie) 72 - Tim Fogg (12 TD) - 1980
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Field Goals Made
1. 13 - James Spencer (15 att.) - 2005 2. 12 - Mike Farrell (21 att.) - 1983 3. 11 - Dustin Salliotte (16 att.) - 2012 4. 10 - Cameron Cook (16 att.) - 2014 5. 9 - James Spencer (11 att.) - 2004 (tie) 9 - Logan Mitseff (18 att.) - 2011 7. 8 - Jeff Goodes (11 att.) - 1988 (tie) 8 - James Spencer (15 att.) - 2006 9. 7 - Justin Warner (9 att.) - 2007 (tie) 7 - Logan Mitseff (10 att.) - 2010 (tie) 7 - Phil Andre (10 att.) - 2000
Punting Yards
1. 2,322 - Phil Andre (71 att.) - 2000 2. 2,273 - Joe Bacani (69 att.) - 1978 3. 2,245 - Jim Allshouse (56 att.) - 1975 4. 2,153 - Dustin Salliotte (57 att.) - 2013 5. 2,082 - Jim Allshouse (51 att.) - 1974 6. 2,069 - Matt Patterson (56 att.) - 2004 7. 1,999 - Dustin Salliotte (54 att.) - 2012 8. 1,988 - Jay Overmyer (55 att.) - 1994 9. 1,935 - Craig Barnes (53 att.) - 1992 10. 1,904 - Kevin Allaer (52 att.) - 2009
Punt Return Yards
1. 462 - Aaron Marshall (31 att.) - 1990 2. 334 - D.J. Howard (18 att.) - 2005 3. 299 - Jared Edwards (24 att.) - 2008 4. 261 - Phil Miller (33 att.) - 1980 5. 199 - Pat Luma (16 att.) - 1979 6. 186 - Joel Musielwicz (15 att.) - 2003 7. 173 - Mark Stepansky (11 att.) - 1993 8. 157 - Aaron Klotz (15 att.) - 1995 9. 152 - Aaron Marshall (21 att.) - 1991 10. 146 - Jacob Davis (13 att.) - 2015 (tie) 146 - Chris Cook (16 att.) - 2011
Kick Return Yards
1. 658 - Matt Gudorf (20 att.) - 1995 2. 594 - Joe Beehler (23 att.) - 2007 3. 566 - Matt Gudorf (23 att.) - 1998 4. 545 - Joel Musielwicz (20 att.) - 2005 5. 537 - Joel Musielwicz (24 att.) - 2003 6. 532 - Ricky Miller (22 att.) - 1999 7. 528 - Brad Gross (21 att.) - 1989 8. 485 - Robert Banks (24 att.) - 1984 9. 463 - Joe Beehler (18 att.) - 2009 10. 455 - Brad Gross (21 att.) - 1988
Interceptions
1. 9 - Dan McKeown (93 yds.) - 2004 2. 7 - Mark Evans (31 yds.) - 1984 3. 6 - Charles Fleck (73 yds.) - 2014 (tie) 6 - Mark Stepansky (81 yds.) - 1993 (tie) 6 - Aaron Klotz (63 yds.) - 1996 (tie) 6 - Mark Buckhout (34 yds.) - 1978 7. Ten tied with 5 (accomplished most recently in 2015 by Jarius Garner, who totaled 59 yds.)
Total Tackles
1. 155 - Taz Wallace (100 solo) - 2004 2. 141 - Joe Piersante (85 solo) - 1990 3. 138 - Taz Wallace (66 solo) - 2006 4. 133 - Taz Wallace (61 solo) - 2005 5. 129 - Tim Doty (63 solo) - 1988 6. 121 - John DeLeon (55 solo) - 1987 7. 120 - John Iafolla (70 solo) - 1983 8. 117 - Brad Haddix (59 solo) - 1995 9. 114 - Gary Guidos (55 solo) - 1984 10. 104 - Michael Hoving (50 solo) - 1987
CAREER RECORDS Rushing Yards
1. 2,969 - Chris Clay (505 car.) - 2002-05 2. 2,489 - Emmanuel Stewart (372 car.) - 2014-pres. 3. 2,351 - Troy Niblock (470 car.) - 2006-08 4. 2,093 - Wayne Roedel (457 car.) - 1984-87 5. 1,838 - Todd Wozniak (449 car.) - 1991-94 6. 1,827 - Jared Edwards (305 car.) - 2008-10 7. 1,819 - Sam Fields (510 car.) - 1995-97 8. 1,806 - Kevin Bostelman (355 car.) - 1998-02 9. 1,790 - Damon Brown (371 car.) - 2010-13 10. 1,746 - Dae’Von Robinson (362 car.) - 2011-14
Passing Yards
1. 6,643 - Mike McGee (494 comp.) - 2007-10 2. 4,959 - Bruce Crosthwaite (368 comp.) - 1984-87 3. 4,468 - Pete Mazzoni (334 comp.) - 1987-90 4. 4,461 - Dan Hutchison (336 comp.) - 1996-98 5. 3,851 - Aaron Tenney (267 comp.) - 2011-14 6. 3,817 - Joe Davis (319 comp.) - 1997-01 7. 3,678 - Ryan Holtz (294 comp.) - 1991-93 8. 3,472 - Adam Tubaro (312 comp.) - 2001-03 9. 3,424 - Paul Downs (133 comp.) - 1975-78 10. 2,748 - Jeff Dropps (235 comp.) - 1993-95
Receiving Yards
1. 3,024 - Justin Hemm (195 rec.) - 2009-12 2. 1,971 - Steve Kress (135 rec.) - 1999-02 3. 1,790 - Nathan Hartline (103 rec.) - 2011-14 4. 1,719 - Joe Bacani (89 rec.) - 1976-78 5. 1,705 - Mitch Gabriele (146 rec.) - 2009-12 6. 1,649 - David Hutchison (98 rec.) - 1994-97 7. 1,545 - Desmond Upshaw (88 rec.) - 2005-07 8. 1,423 - Ryan Speiser (83 rec.) - 1997-99 9. 1,390 - Patrick Reagan (72 rec.) - 2005-08 10. 1,348 - Jeff Upton (89 rec.) - 1985-88
Total Offense Yards
1. 6,689 - Mike McGee (979 plays) - 2007-10 2. 4,862 - Bruce Crosthwaite (771 plays) - 1984-87 3. 4,334 - Dan Hutchison (790 plays) - 1996-98 4. 4,190 - Pete Mazzoni (737 plays) - 1987-90 5. 4,040 - Aaron Tenney (727 plays) - 2011-14 6. 3,761 - Joe Davis (710 plays) - 1997-01 7. 3,752 - Ryan Holtz (714 plays) - 1991-93 8. 3,508 - Adam Tubaro (592 plays) - 2001-03 9. 3,474 - Paul Downs (338 plays) - 1975-78 10. 3,419 - Troy Niblock (585 plays) - 2006-08
All-Purpose Yards
1. 3,811 - Justin Hemm - 2009-12 2. 3,217 - Matt Gudorf - 1994-98 3. 3,036 - Chris Clay - 2002-05 4. 2,974 - Jared Edwards - 2008-10 5. 2,939 - Joe Beehler - 2006-09 6. 2,919 - Troy Niblock - 2006-08 7. 2,841 - Joel Musielwicz - 2003-05 8. 2,787 - Robert Banks - 1984-86 9. 2,761 - Emmanuel Stewart - 2014-pres. 10. 2,697 - Todd Wozniak - 1991-94
Total Points Scored
1. 203 - James Spencer (104 PAT, 33 FG) - 2003-06 2. 192 - Wayne Roedel (32 TD) - 1984-87 3. 182 - Justin Hemm (30 TD, PAT) - 2009-12 4. 174 - Chris Clay (29 TD) - 2002-05 5. 152 - Bill Badour (25 TD, PAT) - 1985-89 6. 150 - Troy Niblock (25 TD) - 2006-08 7. 144 - Emmanuel Stewart (24 TD) - 2014-pres. 8. 143 - Cameron Cook (80 PAT, 21 FG) - 2014-pres. 9. 125 - Nick MacKool (59 PAT, 22 FG) - 1992-95 10. 122 - Tim Fralick (20 TD, 1 PAT) - 1983-86 (tie) 122 - Matt Gudorf (20 TD, 1 PAT)-1994-95,97-98
Field Goals Made
1. 33 - James Spencer (44 att.) - 2003-06 2. 22 - Nick MacKool (31 att.) - 1992-95 3. 21 - Cameron Cook (42 att.) - 2014-pres. 4. 18 - Justin Warner (30 att.) - 2007-09 5. 17 - Mike Farrell (29 att.) - 1983-84 6. 16 - Logan Mitseff (29 att.) - 2008-11 7. 15 - Dustin Salliotte (26 att.) - 2010-13 8. 13 - Dave Markle (30 att.) - 1974-76 (tie) 13 - Clint Irwin (32 att.) - 1995-98 10. 8 - Jeff Goodes (11 att.) - 1986-88 (tie) Norman Potter (17 att.) - 1987,89-90 (tie) Phil Andre (17 att.) - 1999-01
Punting Yards
1. 6,264 - Kevin Allaer (163 att.) - 2007-10 2. 6,252 - Clint Irwin (177 att.) - 1995-98 3. 5,731 - Matt Patterson (167 att.) - 2001-04 4. 5,641 - Dustin Salliotte (153 att.) - 2010-13 5. 5,530 - Connor Storms (144 att.) - 2014-pres. 6. 5,470 - Craig Barnes (152 att.) - 1989-92 7. 4,327 - Jim Allshouse (107 att.) - 1974-75 8. 3,766 - Jay Overmyer (109 att.) - 1991-94 9. 3,629 - Jeff Goodes (103 att.) - 1986-88 10. 3,311 - Kyle Lindsay (91 att.) - 2004-06
Punt Return Yards
1. 732 - Aaron Marshall (68 att.) - 1989-92 2. 469 - Jared Edwards (48 att.) - 2008-10 3. 404 - Joel Musielwicz (46 att.) - 2003-05 4. 373 - Aaron Klotz (49 att.) - 1994-97 5. 361 - D.J. Howard (22 att.) - 2004-06 6. 314 - Robert Banks (44 att.) - 1984-86 7. 264 - Jacob Davis (29 att.) - 2014-pres. 8. 261 - Phil Miller (33 att.) - 1980 9. 254 - Mark Stepansky (21 att.) - 1991-94 10. 234 - Nate Biringer (36 att.) - 2000-02
Kick Return Yards
1. 1,632 - Joe Beehler (66 att.) - 2006-09 2. 1,534 - Matt Gudorf (54 att.) - 1994-98 3. 1,343 - Brad Gross (60 att.) - 1987-89 4. 1,181 - Robert Banks (53 att.) - 1984-86 5. 1,175 - Joel Musielwicz (49 att.) - 2003-05 6. 918 - Ricky Miller (45 att.) - 1999-01 7. 897 - Rashawn Ponder (47 att.) - 2011-14 8. 719 - Todd Wozniak (34 att.) - 1991-94 9. 549 - Jason Desotell (27 att.) - 2000-03 10. 516 - 516 - Danny Cobb (24 att.) - 2010-13
Interceptions
1. 15 - Dan McKeown (196 yds.) - 2002-05 2. 14 - Aaron Marshall (26 yds.) - 1989-92 3. 13 - Mark Westenberg (221 yds.) - 2003-06 4. 11 - Aaron Klotz (105 yds.) - 1994-97 5. 10 - Dan Regan (248 yds.) - 2001-04 6. 10 - Brandon Mohney (226 yds.) - 2005-07 7. 10 - Jeff Makowski (81 yds.) - 2008-11 8. 8 - Charles Fleck (115 yds.) - 2011-14 (tie) 8 - Chris Cook (151 yds.) - 2008-11 (tie) 8 - Mike Williams (93 yds.) - 1986-88 (tie) 8 - Mark Stepansky (81 yds.) - 1991-94
Total Tackles
1. 429 - Taz Wallace (227 solo) - 2003-06 2. 354 - Joe Piersante (215 solo) - 1988-91 3. 289 - Rob Vujaklija (138 solo) - 1993-96 4. 257 - Brad Haddix (130 solo) - 1993-96 5. 251 - Elliot Grondin (142 solo) - 1990-94 6. 244 - Greg Pscodna (147 solo) - 1983-85 7. 235 - Charles Fleck (154 solo) - 2011-14 (tie) 235 - Keith Bluhm (101 solo) - 1985-88
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MIAA INFORMATION/2016 Standings
MIAA
OVERALL
W-L PF PA W-L PF PA L10 Strk. Olivet *! 6-0 205 127 9-2 338 284 9-1 L1 Hope 5-1 151 67 7-3 248 163 7-3 W6 Alma 4-2 214 171 7-3 338 280 7-3 W2 Trine 3-3 175 162 6-4 346 254 6-4 L2 Adrian 2-4 143 165 4-6 248 293 4-6 L3 Kalamazoo 1-5 102 212 3-7 206 349 3-7 W1 Albion 0-6 95 181 1-9 243 332 1-9 L2 * Conference champion ! NCAA automatic qualifier
Adrian captured the 2012 MIAA championship--the first under head coach Jim Deere--by going undefeated at 6-0 in the league and 9-2 overall. The Bulldogs outscored their conference opponents by a whopping 147 to 40 margin. AC received votes in the final top-25 D3football.com national rankings.
The 2014 squad won its second MIAA title in three years, going 5-1 in the league and 8-3 overall. And just like in 2012, Adrian appeared in the NCAA Division III Football Championship. Six Bulldogs made the all-conference first team.
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MIAA Champions (since 1970) 1970 - Adrian, Alma (4-1) 1971 - Adrian, Alma (4-1) 1972 - Adrian, Alma (4-1) 1973 - Hope (5-0) 1974 - Olivet (5-0) 1975 - Hope (4-0-1) 1976 - Albion (5-0) 1977 - Albion (5-0) 1978 - Hope (5-0) 1979 - Hope (4-0-1) 1980 - Adrian (5-0) 1981 - Hope (5-0) 1982 - Hope (5-0) 1983 - Adrian (5-0) 1984 - Hope (5-0) 1985 - Albion (4-0-1) 1986 - Hope (4-0-1) 1987 - Hope (5-0) 1988 - Adrian, Alma (4-1) 1989 - Adrian, Albion (4-1) 1990 - Albion (4-0-1) 1991 - Albion (5-0) 1992 - Albion (5-0) 1993 - Albion (5-0) 1994 - Albion (5-0) 1995 - Albion (5-0) 1996 - Albion (5-0) 1997 - Adrian, Hope (4-1) 1998 - Albion (6-0) 1999 - Albion, Alma, Hope (5-1) 2000 - Hope (5-0) 2001 - Albion (5-0) 2002 - Alma (6-0) 2003 - Hope (5-1) 2004 - Alma (6-1) 2005 - Albion (6-1) 2006 - Hope (7-0) 2007 - Hope, Olivet (6-1) 2008 - Trine (6-0) 2009 - Trine (6-0) 2010 - Trine (6-0) 2011 - Albion (6-0) 2012 - Adrian (6-0) 2013 - Albion (6-0) 2014 - Adrian (5-1) 2015 - Olivet, Albion (5-1) 2016 - Olivet (6-0)
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