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The 2007 SD Mines football media guide.
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FACTS 2007-2008South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a proud heritage of excellence in preparing graduates to serve as
leaders in the professions of engineering and science. The university provides graduate and undergraduate degrees inscience, engineering, and interdisciplinary sciences.
There are 16 academic departments organized into two colleges: the College of Engineering, and the College ofScience and Letters. A total of 32 degree programs in engineering and science are offered at the baccalaureate, mas-ters, and doctoral levels.
Our students, in combination with an exceptionally talented faculty and great support from the community, pro-vide an exciting environment for education excellence.
Award-winning undergraduate education is enhanced by graduate education and research and development inareas of critical need to the state, nation, and the international community.
FACILITIESSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology facilities include the Black Hills Business Development Center, the
Darold D. King Physical Education Building, the Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Building, the ComputationalMechanics Laboratory, the Electrical Engineering/Physics Building, the McLaury Building, Devereaux Library,O’Harra Building, Mineral Industries Building, the Tech Development Laboratory, and Surbeck Student Center.
TUITION AND FEES FALL 2007Undergraduate SD Non SD Tuition and Fees $5,673 $6,911 Room and Board $4,600 $4,600Books and Supplies $1,930 $1,930 Total Per Year $12,203 $13,441
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS FALL 2006Enrollment StatusFull Time 1,565 73.7%Part Time 559 26.3%
HARDROCKER FOOTBALLCAMPUS PROFILE
A.A.General Studies
B.S.Chemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceElectrical Engineering
Environmental EngineeringGeological EngineeringGeologyIndustrial EngineeringInterdisciplinary Sciences
Atmospheric ScienceBusiness Applications in Science and TechnologyPre-Professional Health SciencesScience, Technology, and Society
Mathematics (Applied and Computational)
Mechanical EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMining Engineering andManagementPhysics
M.S.Atmospheric SciencesBiomedical Engineering Chemical EngineeringChemistry
Civil EngineeringComputer ScienceElectrical Engineering Geology and GeologicalEngineering
Materials Engineering and ScienceMechanical EngineeringMetallurgical Engineering PaleontologyPhysics
Ph.D.Atmospheric and EnvironmentalSciences
Biomedical Engineering Chemical and Biological
Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering Materials Engineering and Science Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
MAJORS
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FACULTY AND STAFF, FY 2007Faculty 166Staff* 159*Temporary employees included in this total
OUTREACHSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers programs and activities that teach and entertain K-12 studentsand community members, including: APEX Gallery, The Museum of Geology, Engineers Week, Math Contest,Multicultural Expo., Senior Design Fair, NASA Honors Program, S.D. Space Grant Consortium, and many more.Classes and campus for K-12 students, teachers, alumni, and professionals are offered through the Office ofEducational Programs and Professional Conferences. For more information, visit <www.sdmines.sdsmt.edu/learn>.
RAPID CITY AND THE BLACK HILLSSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology is located in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city. The city of65,000 is the regional center for health care, shopping, banking, and other services, and is a major tourist destina-tion because of its proximity to the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands, and otherattractions. There are caves, mountains, streams and lakes, and a vast variety of rocks, minerals, wildlife, and plantlife. The Badlands represent some of the world’s greatest fossil resources as well as serving as an outdoor laboratoryfor the School of Mines.
FY 07 RESEARCH FUNDINGSchool of Mines faculty members and researchers received 72 research awards totaling more than $17.1 million dur-ing the 2007 fiscal year. The funding came from many different agencies, including the National ScienceFoundation, the State of South Dakota, NASA, the Department of Transportation, Army Research Laboratory,and many more.
THE SCHOOL OF MINES HAS BEEN LISTED IN AMERICA’S 100BEST COLLEGE BUYS FOR EIGHT STRAIGHT YEARS
INVENT TOMORROW
HARDROCKER FOOTBALLCAMPUS PROFILE
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HARDROCKER FOOTBALLDR. CHARLES RUCH — PRESIDENT OF SDSM&T
Dr. Charles P. Ruch became the 17th President of the SouthDakota School of Mines and Technology on July 1, 2003.
Ruch holds master’s and doctorate degrees in education fromNorthwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in chemistryfrom The College of Wooster (Ohio). Before joining SouthDakota Tech, Dr. Ruch served as President at Boise StateUniversity for 10 years. Previously, Dr. Ruch spent 19 years atVirginia Commonwealth University, first as an associate deanand dean, and as provost and vice president. His first univer-sity assignment came at the University of Pittsburgh, wherehe was a faculty member and department chair.
An active participant in higher education organizations, Dr.Ruch has chaired the Urban and Metropolitan UniversitiesCommittee for the American Association of State Collegesand Universities. He also has served on the presidents’ coun-cils of the Big Sky, Big West, and Western Athletic confer-ences, and as chair of the Western Interstate Commission forHigher Education.
Dr. Ruch’s professional activities also include participation inthe American Council on Education, the AmericanAssociation of Colleges of Teacher Education, the NationalAssociation of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges,and the National Council on Accreditation for TeacherEducation. Dr. Ruch has written and edited numerous articles, book reviews, and book chapters, and has deliveredCongressional testimony.
In every community he has joined, Dr. Ruch has been active in organizations and efforts to make those communi-ties better places to live. He has continued that effort in Rapid City, especially when it comes to economic develop-ment. In that critical area, he has prioritized using campus expertise to build an even brighter regional economicfuture. Since joining the School of Mines, Dr. Ruch also has opened lines of communication with the communitythrough a bi-weekly e-letter, begun a strategic planning process, and created numerous partnerships to improve theuniversity, the community, the state, and the region.
Dr. Ruch credits his success to the ongoing support from his wife, Sally, their four grown children, and three grand-children.
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HARDROCKER FOOTBALLCOACHING STAFF
Dan Kratzer will enter his third season as the Hardrocker head coach this fall. Hewas selected as head coach after five seasons as receivers coach and assistant headcoach at Kent State University in Ohio.
Kratzer spent six seasons as head coach at Lindenwood University in Missouri from1995-2000, where he guided the team to its first ever NAIA playoff game in 1998.He served as head coach at Hastings College in Nebraska, from 1990-1994, wherehe won conference championships in 1991 and 1992, and guided the team to threeNAIA playoff appearances. He has had additional experience as an assistant atMiami (Ohio) in 1986, as the head coach at Ohio Northern University in 1984 and
1985, and as an assistant at Indiana University in 1983.
A native of Lathrop, Missouri, Kratzer received a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Missouri Valley in 1971,and earned his master’s degree in education from Central Missouri State University in 1976. He was selected in the8th round of the 1972 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and moved to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1973. He servedin 1982 as the administrative assistant for Coach Bill Walsh and the San Francisco 49ers summer camp. He and his wife Suzanne have two grown children, daughter Danielle and son Reggie, who played for his father atLindenwood. They are proud grandparents of Danielle’s daughter Reaghan.
Phone: (605) 394-2604Email: Daniel.Kratzer@sdsmt.edu
After the 2004 season and being responsible for coaching the leading tackler onthe Kent State University, Defense coach Messick was called to duty to train a mil-itary unit in Belgium, Congo. After six months extended duty he is back coachingas Defensive Coordinator here at the South Dakota Mines. Coach Kratzer says heis glad to have such an addition to our staff, and will bring the type of discipline,intensity and most of all long term commitment that our players here so deserve.His coaching stops include Kent State, Hargrave Military Academy, MarineMilitary Academy, Naval Academy and Bowie State University.
In addition, Messick has coached numerous interservice teams at U.S. Marine Corps bases, including Pearl Harbor,Hawaii (1977-79); Camp Pendelton, California (1981-82); and Parris Island, South Carolina (1983-84). He retiredfrom the Marine Corps in 1997 as a Lietenant Colonel following 28 years in the service. Messick graduated fromthe University of Oklahoma in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in education. He and his wife Virginia reside in RapidCity. Their family includes daughter Jessica and son Scott and his wife Deirdre and twins Jake and Matt, and daugh-ter Caroline.
Phone: 605-355-3025Email: Lonnie.Messick@sdsmt.edu
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
DAN KRATZER
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOROKLAHOMA '69SECOND SEASON AT MINES
LONNIE MESSICK
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HARDROCKER FOOTBALLCOACHING STAFF
Former assistant at South Dakota State and Oklahoma Panhandle State University.“I am very pleased to have Cartier as a part of our Mines Football Program. We arevery fortunate to have a coach with his Championship background experience as aplayer and his most recent coaching involvement at South Dakota State University.’ ‘He will add great teaching and recruiting experience, which will benefit the playersalready here, and those he will be recruiting in the future!”
Phone: (605) 394-2642Email: Cartier.Walker@sdsmt.edu
DEFENSIVE SECONDARY COACHSPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATORSTRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHB.S. POLITICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
CARTIER WALKER
Members of the coaching staff, from the left, are: Morgan Malkowski (assistant linebacker coach), Willie Stephen (assis-tant defensive line coach), Lonnie Messick (defensive coordinator), Dan Kratzer (head coach), Cartier Walker (defensivesecondary coach, special teams, strength coordinator), Mitch Olson (assistant running backs coach) and Joe Zogg (assis-tant offensive line coach). Not pictured is Quintrell Porter (assistant wide receivers coach). Photo by Brad Blume
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HARDROCKER FOOTBALL2007 PRESEASON FACTS AND OUTLOOK
General InformationName of School: South Dakota School of MinesAddress: 501 East St. Joseph StreetCity/Zip: Rapid City, SD, 57701Enrollment: 2100Nickname: HardrockersSchool Colors: Old Gold and Navy BlueGymnasium: Goodell GymnasiumAffiliation: NAIAConference: Dakota Athletic ConferencePresident: Charles RuchAlma Mater: College of Wooster/NorthwesternAthletic Director: Hugh WelshAlma Mater: Valley City State/University of MaryAthletic Department Phone: 605-394-2351Athletic Department Fax: 605-394-6950
Sports Information OfficeSports Information Director: Brad BlumeAlma Mater: South Dakota State, 1999SID Office Phone: 605-394-2355SID Fax: 605-394-6950SID E-mail: bradley.blume@sdsmt.eduAthletics website: www.gorockers.com
Coaching StaffHead Coach: Dan KratzerAlma Mater: B.S., Missouri Valley College M.S., Central Missouri StateRecord at SDM: 2-18Football Office Phone: 605-394-2604Email: daniel.kratzer@sdsmt.eduAssistants: Lonnie Messick, Cartier Walker, Joe Zogg
Team Information2006 Overall Record: 1-92006 DAC Record: 0-8Home/Away/ Neutral Records: 1-4/ 0-5/ 0-0-1
Media InformationNewspapersRapid City JournalP.O. Box 450Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-394-8430E-mail: sports@rapidcityjournal.comFax: 605-394-8463
Rapid City Weekly2040 West Main, Suit 110Rapid City, SD, 57701Phone: 605-341-0086E-mail: news@rcweeklynews.comFax: 605-341-0274
RadioKOTA Radio (Leah Rubertina)P.O. Box 1760Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-342-2000E-Mail: LeahSports@rushmore.com
Television:KEVN TV (Jamie Zepp)P.O. Box 677Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-394-7777Fax: 605-394-3652E-mail: sports@kevn.com
KNBN TVP.O. Box 9549Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-355-0024
KOTA TV (Ethan Rector)P.O. Box 1760Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-342-2000FAX: 605-721-5730E-mail: kotasports@kotasports.com
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LUKAS MUNSELL ....................................SENIOR
RUNNING BACK/WIDE OUT HEIGHT: 5'7" WEIGHT: 170CASPER, WY ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
#5
#10
#12
ANTHONY RUD ........................................SENIOR
SAFETY HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 180BELMONT, CA INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
KYLE KURTH ..........................................SENIOR
SAFETY HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 180PIERRE, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING
2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
Receiving RushingYear Rec. Yds. Avg. Long TD Year Att. Yds. Avg. Long TD2004 20 211 10.6 40 0 2004 119 384 3.2 26 42005 30 241 8.0 43 0 2005 13 42 3.2 18 02006 39 375 9.6 32 2 2006 4 10 2.5 6 0TOTAL 89 827 9.4 43 2 TOTAL 136 436 2.9 26 4
Parents: Patrick Munsell and Debra MunsellLukas was an all DAC 2nd team selection in 2006 and an NAIA Scholar Athlete. At Kelly Walsh HighSchool in Wyoming, he earned All-State honors and was picked to the All-Conference team twice. Hewas also a Super 25 second team pick in high school. And before starting the 2007 campaign Lukasgot married.
Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2006 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0
Parents: Mark and Kon-Vee RudAnthony prides himself on being a hard worker. During High School at Serra High School inBelmont, Calif., he was given the most inspirational award by his teammates.
Parents: Lynne Kurth & Skip KurthKyle had a impressive junior season and will be looked at to contribute for the 2007 campaign. He wasall conference at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre and also earned the honor last season as part of theDAC second team. He’s the only person on the team to be all conference 2 years in a row. Kyle was thirdin the nation for the NAIA for pass interceptions his sophomore season and was second leading tackleron the team last year as a free safetyYear Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2004 43 21 0 0 1 2 6 02005 53 13 2 0 0 7 4 22006 61 16 0.5 0 1 3 2 1TOTAL 157 50 2.5 0 2 12 12 3
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CHARLES HANKINS..................................SENIOR
DEFENSIVE TACKLE HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 300 FALLS CITY, NE CIVIL ENGINEERING
#98
#17
STEPHEN PEREZ ......................................SENIOR
WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 180PUEBLO, CO CIVIL ENGINEERING
#94
MICHAEL DESTIGTER ................................SENIOR
DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 215SIOUX FALLS, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING
2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
Parents: Larry and Michelle PerezSteve has a great outlook on life, describing himself as a Mexi”can” —- not a Mexi”can’t”. He is out-going and easy to get along with. The best part of the 2006 season for him was beating Haskell IndianNations University. During his time at East High School, he was apart of the National HonorsSociety and was an all-conference first team wide receiver.
Year Rec. Yds. Avg. Long TD2004 5 51 10.2 16 02005 3 12 4.0 7 02006 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 8 63 7.8 16 0
Parents: Dan and Diana HankinsCharlie made his presence known at the line in 2006, slicing through in a couple of games to make3.5 tackles for a loss as well as assisting on a sack. Standing 6-foot-3-inches tall, he is sure to be lookedat for leadership for the defensive front.
Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2004 42 36 3 0 0 0 2 02005 25 11 2 0 0 0 1 02006 22 12 3.5 .5 0 0 0 0TOTAL 89 59 5.5 0.5 0 0 3 0
Parents: Cliff and Marjoric deStigterMike’s stock went way up in 2006 as defensive end, recording nearly five times as many tackles ashis previous two seasons. He is another player with a lot of potential heading into the 2007 season.He worked in Gillette over the summer and enjoys bowling.
Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2004 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 02005 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 02006 26 12 1.5 0 1 0 0 0TOTAL 31 16 1.5 0 1 0 0 0
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
MARIO ABBADESSA ..................................JUNIOR
WIDE OUT/DEFENSIVE BACK HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 165PHEONIX, AZ UNDECIDED
#22
#34
JOSHUA JONES..........................................JUNIOR
RUNNING BACK HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 230LONG BEACH, CA PRE-MED
Parents: Chuck and Lisa AbbadessaMario is another one of those players that can play at a number of skill positions. He has a lot of speedand quickness. He received honorable mention all region second team fullback during his last seasonof high school
Parents: Brandon and Trestae Jones and Barbara DeloachJoshua is a very promising junior college transfer student, who comes to South Dakota Mines fromSanta Ana College. Before that he spent a year on the Air Force Academy’s team as well. During hissenior season of his high school career Joshua rushed for 1,020 yards. Also during his senior year hewas named to the Sunset All League team and earned the National Football Foundation College Hallof Fame Scholar Athlete Award.
#7
TYRELL ANDERSON ..................................JUNIOR
LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 210GREEN RIVER, WY INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Parents: Shannon and Kathy AndersonTyrell should be able to contribute a lot to the ‘Rocker football program in 2007. He was injured forpart of 2006 campaign but looks fine heading into this season. During his high school career he wasan all state linebacker and also played in the Wyoming Shine Bowl.Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2005 34 12 6 1 2 0 1 02006 9 3 4 2 0 0 0 0TOTAL 43 15 10 3 0 0 1 0
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
#54
COLTON CLARK........................................JUNIOR
DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 215WORLAND, WY GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Parents: Tom and Connie ClarkAfter playing as a tight end for the past two seasons, Colton has been moved to the other side of theball and will be a defensive end. Colton has a impressive frame and after spending three seasons onoffense, should have a good nose for the ball on the D-line.
JASON WILNER........................................JUNIOR
DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 230BOULDER, CO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
#70
Parents: Phyllis and Steven WilnerJason has been with the Hardrockers since 2003. After red shirting his first year and being a backupplayer, providing depth and support in 2004 and 2005, the Boulder, Colo., native was on a co-op in2006 and was unable to play. He is poised and ready for the 2007 campaign as a junior. In high schoolhe was an all-conference player as well as all-county honorable mention candidate.
#51
JORDAN ANDERSON ................................JUNIOR
DEFENSIVE TACKLE HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 235VERMILLION, SD MINING ENGINEERING
Parents: Pat and Val Anderson and Vickie AndersonJordan got some experience in 2005 on the defensive line and gained even more knowledge in 2006.As an upperclassmen he will be looked to for leadership during the 2007 campaign.
Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2005 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 02006 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
JUSTIN GRIESINGER ..................................JUNIOR
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 255APPLE VALLEY, MN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
#75
#72
MATT DEARDOFF ....................................JUNIOR
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 245BRANDON, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING
#91
MICHAEL KENNEDY ................................JUNIOR
DEFENSIVE TACKLE HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 260PINE BLUFFS, WY MINING ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Parents: Dan and Kris DeardoffMatt has a very strong work ethic which was seen and rewarded by the coaching staff after earningthe Hardrocker Lifter of the Year award during the off-season last spring. Matt is a crucial part of theoffensive front and valuable member to the team.
Parents: Jeff and Mary Ann GriesingerJustin is another Hardrocker that brings some leadership and experience to a young offensive line. Heis a very laid back and easy going student athlete. In 2006 he enjoyed competing in the SD MinesAlumni Game as well as the win over Haskell Indian Nations University and the game against ValleyCity. “We lost, but we moved and played as a team.”
Parents: Keith Kennedy and Becky CarlsonMichael was a an all conference and all state selection during his high school career at Pine Bluffs HighSchool. He got some quality minutes in 2005 and added to that last season playing in a handful ofgames and even getting credit for half a sack for a loss of four yards.
Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2005 12 9 1.5 0 0 0 0 02006 7 1 .5 .5 0 0 0 0TOTAL 19 10 2 .5 0 0 0 0
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
#11
JASON BEILSTEIN ................................SOPHOMORE
QUARTERBACK HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 215LODI, CA CIVIL ENGINEERING
Parents: Marena Henne and John BeilsteinJason showed great poise coming in as a freshman as the starting quarterback. He was able to learn alot during his inaugural season and in his debut on the new surface at O’Harra Stadium, recordedthree touchdown strikes. He put on 15 pounds in the off-season and is well on his way to lead theHardrockers in 2007.Year Comp. Att. Pct. Ints. Yards Yds./G TD’s Long2006 193 102 53% 12 1041 104.1 7 37TOTAL 193 102 53% 12 1041 104.1 7 37
TONY OSTHEIMER ..............................SOPHOMORE
WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 190RANCHESTER, WY ENGINEERING
#2
#4
PETE GUCK ........................................SOPHOMORE
CORNER BACK HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 200PERHAM, MN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Parents: Gib and Debbie OstheimerTony was all state in both basketball and football and should provide depth at the wide receiver posi-tion during the 2007 campaign.
Parents: Jerry and Cecile GuckPeter was a playmaker in 2006. As a freshman he shined on the defense having two interceptions tohis credit, racking up 52 yards. He also tallied 45 total tackles on the season as well. He should improveon those numbers this season playing the cornerback postion.
Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Ints. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2006 45 16 1 0 0 2 0 0TOTAL 45 16 1 0 0 2 0 0
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
MARC BAUE ......................................SOPHOMORE
LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 210HYSHAM, MT METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
#52
#33
ZACH MARCUS....................................SOPHOMORE
MIDDLE LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 230OLIVIA, MN MINING ENGINEERING
#65
ERIC WESTWANG ................................SOPHOMORE
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 320SHERIDAN, WY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Parents: Lyle and Jean MarcusZach lived up to his expectation coming in as a starting freshman at linebacker. He was good at pur-suing to the ball, and proved it by collecting 4.5 tackles for loss in 2006 for a loss of 21 yards. He alsobroke up two pass plays. Zach likes to hunt and fish in his spare time. He will be a key player in 2007.
Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2006 32 13 4.5 0 0 0 2 0TOTAL 32 13 4.5 0 0 0 2 0
Parents: Allen and Ruth BaueMarc saw very limited action in 2006 because of his youth, but losing two big contributors to gradu-ation at his position, he will be asked to step up and contribute. And after gaining 15 pounds in theoff-season, it should be an easy transition for him. Marc was a member of the National Honor Societyin High School as well as the class valedictorian. Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2006 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Parents: James and Linda WestwangEric is a former overnight shelf stocker at Wal-Mart who enjoys playing the game of football. And asa 320 pound lineman he is a welcome addition to offensive front.
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
#79
KAYNE REE ........................................SOPHOMORE
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'6" WEIGHT: 325BIG HORN, WY MINING ENGINEERING
Parents: Mark and Mindy ReeStanding 6-6 and weighing 325 pounds, Kayne is an opponent’s worst nightmare. Kayne is anotherload on the offensive front and after a rookie season, he will be asked to step up and perform duringhis sophomore year.
LOGAN WILEY ..................................SOPHOMORE
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 225WINNER, SD COMPUTER SCIENCE
#66
#77
DAN SALSBERY ....................................SOPHOMORE
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 350MILWAUKIE, OR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Parents: Sonny and Margie WileyLogan was an academic all state honoree in high school and should add needed depth on the offensiveline.
Parents: Jean and Berine SalsberyWeighing in at 350 pounds, Dan is the biggest member of the Hardrocker football team. And he hassome great athletic skills. He was second team all league both his junior and senior high school sea-sons and should make for quite the obstacle as an offensive lineman.
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
JOE SANCHEZ ......................................FRESHMAN
QUARTERBACK HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 195GILBERT, AZ CIVIL ENGINEERING
#6
CJ GROVES..........................................SOPHOMORE
WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 198ORCHARD, CO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
#87
#1
RICH KNUPPE ......................................FRESHMAN
FREE SAFETY HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 165CUSTER, SD INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
Parents: Bill and Sheryl GrovesCJ started three games as a freshman for the Hardrockers and 2007 could prove to be the Orchard,Colo., native’s breakout season. Groves is a burner and has the ability and potential to be a gamebreaker for this season’s SDM football squad.
Year Rec. Yds. Avg. Long TD2006 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0
Parents: Ken and Monica KnuppeRich is coming from a very storied Custer Wildcat football program. Rich is a two-time All Black HillsConference selection as well as an Class 11A All State honoree. During his senior season, Rich led theteam in interceptions (3), was first on the receiving list (17 catches for 285 yards), and second on theteam in total tackles (36.5). He led the team in all purpose yards, racking up 829.
Parents: Caryn and Joe SanchezJoe says he comes from the big city and is a fun and outgoing guy. He was a two-year varsity letterwinner and starter. He helped his football team earn postseason playoff births both his junior and sen-ior seasons. As a senior, Joe threw for 1,100 yards and connected for eight touchdown passes, complet-ed 80 of 140 passes and was also the punter. Joe’s parents are a real influence to him as his father is afootball coach and his mother is a civil engineer.
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
#14
DANA MELLAGE ..................................FRESHMAN
QUARTERBACK HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 175AUBURN, NE CIVIL ENGINEERING
Parents: Bryan and Audrea MellageDana comes from a small town in Nebraska of just 3,500 people. Because of the small population hehad to play both sides of the ball, but is most skilled at the quarterback position. He was an all statelinebacker, a member of the National Honors Society, on the high school honor roll for four years andwas apart of the state champion Class C1 football team.
#8
#13
DUSTIN ROUGEAU ................................FRESHMAN
RUNNING BACK HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 170BIG HORN, WY CIVIL ENGINEERING
IAN PRICHARD ....................................FRESHMAN
STRONG SAFETY HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 185RICHLAND, WA PRE-MED
Parents: Ron and Gina RougeauDustin is a gifted athlete that can also play on both sides of the ball. He had an outstanding seniorseason at Big Horn High School where he rushed for over 1,000 yards. He earned an all-state selec-tion, was in the Shine Bowl and received a spot on the Super 25 in Wyoming.
Parents: Debbie and Earl Prichard Jr.The Hardrockers are pleased to get this West Coast recruit. Ian comes to Rapid City all the way fromRichland, Wash., where he was a defensive back. During his senior year of high school, he earned anAthlete of the Week honor as well as being named all conference honorable mention and was an aca-demic all star. Ian graduated seventh in his class and before coming to college, worked as a trainer fora fitness gym.
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
#18
ANDY ROGERS ......................................FRESHMAN
WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 182WILLISTON, ND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
#15
TREVOR ROBERTS ................................FRESHMAN
QUARTERBACK HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 240VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA CIVIL ENGINEERING
Parents: Richard and Lynnette RobertsTrevor is a highly touted quarterback from Washington that is an upper tier player that can com-pete at any position you put him in. He’s been on the offensive line, he’s been a linebacker, but whenhe took the spot at quarterback, all of his natural ability really shined bright. As a senior last seasonhe earned second team all league honors, was a team captain and was award the good sportsman-ship award. He lists his favorite food as steak.
Parents: Corella DanielsAfter earning All Conference honors on both offense and defense in 2004 at Williston State Collegein North Dakota, Andy spent the last two years playing college baseball. He’s back to the sport heloves and will be an awesome addition to the receiving corp.
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TONY BECKER ......................................FRESHMAN
KICKER HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 138YANKTON, SD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Parents: Gary and Renee BeckerTony, who instead of being a football player, was a standout soccer athlete and will lend his services tothe South Dakota School of Mines football program this season. He has played soccer for 13 years andhas participated in club soccer for eight years.
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
DUSTIN MENELEY ................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE BACK HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 180GULF COAST, FL SPORTS MEDICINE
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CHRIS BOWDEN ..................................FRESHMAN
RUNNING BACK HEIGHT: 5'7" WEIGHT: 195GETTYSBURG, SD METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
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LOUIE BRUKETTA ................................FRESHMAN
RUNNING BACK/LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 215ELLENBURG, WA UNDECIDED
Parents: Tony and Cindy BrukettaLouie loves the outdoors, having interests in hunting, fishing, four wheeling and snow boarding.Louie had an outstanding high school football career and also excelled in the classroom. He was astar both on offense and defense on his team. He was an all-state fullback and linebacker during hissophomore, junior and senior seasons. He was his team’s MVP running back his junior year and theathlete of the year as a senior. He also was the state champion 215 pound wrestling champ.
Chris comes to South Dakota Mines in a round about way. He has been a marine for the past four years. In highschool he earned all-state and all-conference honors. He is a strong athletic individual that will fit in nicely withthe stable of Hardrocker running backs.
Parents: Tracy Walker and Bob MeneleyDustin is a proven athlete coming from a successful high school program as well as being an All-Statewrestler and track standout competing in the hurdles. In his high school student-athletic career,Dustin earned All County honors in football, all district, all region and all state in wrestling and wasan all county track runner.
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
ERIC TAYLOR ........................................FRESHMAN
WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 210FONTANA, CA UNDECIDED
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EDWARD WALICZEK ..............................FRESHMAN
WIDE RECEIVER HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 212CHICAGO,IL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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LOGAN SMIDT ......................................FRESHMAN
RUNNING BACK HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 165MENNO, SD UNDECIDED
Parents: Mike and Kay SmidtLogan was a real find, coming to South Dakota School of Mines from a small, but successful, foot-ball program. He could be an immediate impact player. Logan is 13th on South Dakota all time listfor rushing 370 yards (9-man) in one game during the 2005 season. He broke the 1,000-yard rush-ing mark in both 2005 and 2006 and was an all state honorable mention running back both thoseyears too.
Parents: Diane OliverCalling southern California his home, Eric should make some big contributions to the 2007Hardrocker program. Although he has only been playing football for a short time, Eric made animmediate impact in high school and looks to continue that trend under the guidance of coachKratzer and the rest of the Hardrocker coaching staff. He was all league and all county as well as var-ious other honors.
Parents: Edward Waliczek and Darlene BittnerStanding 6-foot-4-inches and weighing 212 pounds Ed brings a completely new dimension to theHardrocker receiving corps — a good size target. Playing for the St. Laurence Vikings as a senior Edwas Named to the All City Catholic League making the first team as a wide receiver and a linebacker.He was also a Academic All State honoree and the team MVP.
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JUSTIN WHALIN ..................................FRESHMAN
KICKER HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 153RAPID CITY, SD UNDECIDED
EVERETT BRILL ....................................FRESHMAN
LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 220ELKO, NV MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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JACOB AHL ..........................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 205CROOKS, SD UNDECIDED
Parents: Mike and Jean WhalinJustin was born and raised right here in Rapid City. He was a four-year letter winner for the RapidCity Central Cobbers as well as a National Honors Society member. Justin has an incredible leg thatallows him to kick field goals from a long ways out. During his high school career his long is 36 yardsand on PAT’s he was 35-37 his senior year.
Parents: Pat and Noel AhlJacob had an impressive high school career and will add depth to the defensive front with his size andframe and deceptive speed. He was all conference honorable mention as a junior and then improvedhis senior year to earn all conference and all state as well as making an appearance in the all stargame.
Parents:Everett is a gifted athlete that in nine games played during his 2006 senior season, recorded 154 totaltackles, which was a school record —- 99 of which were solo tackles, also a school record. Also in hisfootball career, he earned first team all region honors, first team all league honors, second team allNorthern Region, all state academic honors, team MVP and was a coaches award winner.
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
LANDON LUICK ....................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 205FAIRMONT, ND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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TYLER BARTH ......................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE BACK HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 190DICKINSON, ND MINING ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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TOM LUNZMAN ..................................FRESHMAN
FREE SAFETY HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 195GRETNA, NE CIVIL ENGINEERING
Parents: Alan and Carol LunzmanTom had an awesome high school career, rushing for 1,000 yards during his senior season as well asmaking the Nebraska All-State Class B team as a defensive back. He is an outdoorsman, having aninterest in hunting and fishing as well as skiing. He earned All-State, All-Conference and All-Districthonors and was named the Al-Grubb Player of the Year in 2006.
Parents: Larry and Yalanda LuickLandon comes in with a good size and speed and should add some depth on the end of the defensiveline.
Parents: Jarmin and Denise BarthTyler was a premier high school athlete and will look to be an impact player as he begins his collegefootball career as a Hardrocker. Tyler played on both sides of the ball for Dickinson Trinity as a line-backer on defense and quarterback for the offense.
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JOSEPH BERKE ......................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 220LEXINGTON, NE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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PARIS BUTLER ......................................FRESHMAN
STRONG SAFETY HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 198ANCHORAGE, AK UNDECIDED
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AUSTIN NORBERG ................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 210GILLETE, WY ENGINEERING
Parents: Gail Cruse and Joel NorbergAustin says he loves the game of football and that he is a hard worker and is constantly trying to pushhimself to be a better athlete and a better person. During his high school career he was part of thestate championship football team.
Parents: Dawn and Jerry Butler Not only is Paris a skilled football player, he is also well versed in the arts, as he plays piano and thetrumpet and has acted in five plays during his high school career. According to the Hardrocker coach-ing staff, Paris is also the definition of a defensive football player. He was all state linebacker in 2006as a high school senior and was all conference both in 2006 and 2005.
Parents: Mitch and Jackie BerkeJoseph comes to the South Dakota School of Mines football program from Nebraska. Berke has a nosefor the football and can make a play anywhere on the field. With good size and good speed he is a wel-come addition to the defensive line. In his spare time Joseph likes to hunt.
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JAKE KNESEL ........................................FRESHMAN
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 340FONTANA, CA TEACHING
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TIMOTHY LUCHINI ................................FRESHMAN
LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 230FINDLAY, OH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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SEAN DEVINE ......................................FRESHMAN
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 255BOX ELDER, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING
Parents: John and Tamara LuchiniTim is a true athlete that can play on both sides of the ball. While he played several positions duringhis high school career, Tim earned first-team All Midland Athletic League honors his senior year as afull back. He also played linebacker on defense and served as team captain. He also received honor-able mention selection to the Division VI All-Northwest District Team and was honorable mention all-league in 2005.
Parents: Karen and Dale KneselBetter known as Big Jake by his teammates, the California native brings a lot to the Hardrocker offen-sive line —- size. During his high school career, he was all league, all city, all county and all valley.
Parents: Tracy and Randy DevineSean is another somewhat local athlete, playing his football as a member of the Douglas High SchoolPatriots in Box Elder. He will add depth to the offensive line.
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
DAVID FIELDING ..................................FRESHMAN
OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 220MARENGO, IL MINING ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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DAVID RANDALL ..................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 280ALIANCE, NE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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JEREMIAH JOHNSON ..............................FRESHMAN
LINEBACKER HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 205FELTON, MN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Parents: Sally RandallDave was a select few of redshirt freshman from the 2006 season. He will be a big help on the defen-sive line. During his high school stint, he was an all-state selection as well as being picked to the all dis-trict team (B-6).
Parents: Doug and Kristin JohnsonJeremiah has a vast list of interests including playing the guitar, singing as well as wakeboarding. Inhigh school he played both offense and defense. He earned the MVP offensive lineman award and hada 3.0 or high GPA throughout high school.
Parents: Jae and Donna FieldingDavid will see time on both the offensive and defensive line. He is a solid football player and good ath-lete. He was an all conference offensive tackle in high school, all state academics for Class 4A footballas well as a state qualifier for 1A track and field. He took 19th in the state for discus.
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DAVID JUHNKE ....................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 245HAWLEY, MN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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JARED WEISCHEDER ..............................FRESHMAN
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 300CHANDLER, AZ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Parents: Kevin Weischedel and Joellen Knie-RitchyJared is another of those two-sport athletes that excelled in high school. Not only was Jared a provenoffensive lineman, he also had some success as a wrestler, taking fifth place at the state tournament inArizona. He is also an academic scholor and will be a good fit in the Hardrocker program.
Parents: Neil and Heidi JuhnkeDavid is a world traveler, just returning from a summer trip to Europe (Czech Republic). David hasthe perfect frame to be on the ‘D’ line. He was recently chosen to play in the North Dakota All-Star(Shine) Game —- one of just a few Minnesota players to receive this honor. Word has it that he was adominate factor at his position. David played for the West All-Stars.
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MARK OLSON ......................................FRESHMAN
OFFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 295HAZEN, ND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Parents: Mark and Kari OlsonMark will bring some stability to the offensive line with his build and frame. He was a first team all-state selection as well as an all-region player. He was a captain his senior season and also earned theteam offensive line MVP award for three consecutive years. Mark likes hockey, track and field, golf andfootball.
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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
BRIAN KEMNITZ ..................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 220VIVIAN, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING
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Parents: Darrell and Cindy KemnitzBrian is another talented athlete that the Hardrockers had on the shelf last season as a red shirt. Heworked hard during the off-season training schedule and looks to be a welcome addition to the defenseas an end. In high school he earned all conference as an end.
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BRUCE STRUCKMAN ..............................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 290STOCKHOLM, SD CIVIL ENGINEERING
2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALLMEET THE HARDROCKERS
Parents: Daryl and Martha StruckmanBruce is a versatile lineman, with a lot of mass that can play on either offense or defense. He is alsovery quick, running a 40-yard time under five seconds.
Year Tackles Asst. For Loss Sacks Fumb. Rec. Int. Passes Broken Up Blk. Kicks 2006 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
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WYATT STANGOHR................................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE LINE HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 240HOWARD, SD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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CHRISTOPHER HANNAN ........................FRESHMAN
DEFENSIVE END HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 210IDAHO FALLS, ID INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Parents: Donna and Oliver HannanChris is very quick and very mobile. He will be able to bring some pressure on the defensive side of theball while shoring up the offensive side to protect the quarterback. Chris has been a member of theNational Honor Society for three years and enjoys camping, boating and sports —- especially footballand track.
Parents: Terry and Diane StangohrWyatt transferred from South Dakota State University this season to join the Hardrocker footballprogram. He will add depth to the defensive line. In high school, Wyatt was part of the 2005 11B SDstate football champions, and was all conference and all state that year.
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BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY YELLOW JACKETSHead Coach: John Scott (5th season)
Phone: 605-642-6036Fax: 605-642-6539E-mail: johnscott@bhsu.eduRecord at BHSU: 24-16Overall record: 99-64
Athletic Director: Jhett AlbersPhone: 605-642-6885Fax: 605-642-6539E-mail: jhettalbers@bhsu.edu
Sports Information: Bradd SchaferPhone: 605-642-6460Fax: 605-642-6539E-mail: braddschafer@bhsu.edu
2006 Season: 7-0/8-3 - 1st in the DACPost-Season: Lost to Northwestern, IA, 17-10, in the 1st round of theNAIA PlayoffsNotes: The Yellow Jackets won their first DAC football championshipand made their first ever NAIA football playoff appearance in 2006.Team Stats:Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC)Scoring: 21.0 ppg (4th) Scoring: 10.4 ppg (2nd)Total: 249.5 ypg (5th) Total: 205.0 ypg (2nd)Rushing: 107.5 ypg (5th) Rushing: 84.1 ypg (3rd)Passing: 142.1 ypg (3rd) Passing: 120.9 ypg (2nd)Notes: The Yellow Jackets allowed the fewest TD’s (14) in the confer-ence in 2006. BHSU also led the DAC in touchdown passes (16) andfewest interceptions thrown (6).Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 16)Tanner Tetrault; Senior; Safety; St. Onge, SD
DAC MVP, 1st team All DAC, American Football Coaches’Assocation All American2006 stats: 58 tackles, 4 interceptions
Rodney Wasche; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Perham, MN1st team All DAC2006 stats: 55 tackles, 18 tackles-for-a-loss, 6 sacks
Matt Frankenfield; Senior; Center; Scottsdale, AZ1st team All DAC
Andy Seamann; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Maxwell, NE2nd team All DAC
Nathan Batteen; Senior; Linebacker; Douglas AFB, SDJoe Beehler; Junior; Receiver; Hot Springs, SD
2nd team All DAC2006 stats: 35 rec, 319 yds
James Lemke; Junior; Running Back; Hartford, SDKey Newcomers:Tanner Ehrlich; Freshman; Receiver/Running Back; Fort Collins, COTom Owsiany; Freshman; Offensive Lineman; Pine, COAndrew Johnson; Freshman; Defensive Back; Rapid City, SDJordan Lakatos; Freshman; Quarterback; Sioux Falls, SDDrew Hodgs; Freshman; Quarterback; Douglas, WYKey Losses: (Starters lost: 6)Shad Schneider, Linebacker - 1st team All DAC
Craig Tschetter, Defensive Back - 7 time All DAC as defensive back & return specialistKyle Gerik, Wide Receiver - 1st team All DACAndy Coyle, Linebacker - 1st team All DACMatt Ullrich, Offensive Lineman - 2nd team All DAC
DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY TROJANSHead Coach: Tom Shea (4th season)
Phone: 605-256-5656Fax: 605-256-5138E-mail: Thomas.Shea@dsu.eduRecord at DaSU: 13-16-1Overall Record: 99-63-3
Notes: Coach Shea, a graduate of Dakota State, won the 1990 NAIADivision II National Championship at Peru State, NE and also led theUniversity of Mary to the NAIA playoffs three times in the 1990’s.Athletic Director: Gene Wockenfuss
Phone: 605-256-5233Fax: 605-256-5138E-mail: gene.wockenfuss@dsu.edu
Sports Information: Nick HuntimerPhone: 605-256-5229Fax: 605-256-5138E-mail: huntimern@pluto.dsu.edu
2006 Season: 2-5/3-8 - 6th in the DACTeam Stats:Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC)Scoring: 14.8 ppg (6th) Scoring: 29.4 ppg (6th)Total: 205.5 ypg (6th) Total: 305.7 ypg (6th)Rushing: 92.9 ypg (6th) Rushing: 133.8 ypg (6th)Passing: 133.8 ypg (6th) Passing: 171.9 ypg (8th)Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 12)Don Strand; Junior; Quarterback/Receiver; Tracy, MN
2nd team All DAC At-Large2006 stats: 86-116, 483 yds, 3 TD’s, 2 int’s; 78 carries, 164 yds, 4TD’s; 9 rec, 175 yds, 2 TD’s
Derek Gosch; Senior; Defensive Tackle; Selby, SDMedical red-shirt in 2006
Noah Sanderson; Senior; Linebacker; Aurora, SD206 stats: 60 tackles, 5 tackles-for-a-loss, 3 sacks, 2 blocked kicks
Toby Ball; Senior; Defensive Back; Stromsburg, NEMedical red-shirt in 2006
Logan Denning; Senior; Linebacker; Corsica, SD2006 stats: 43 tackles
Key Newcomers:Andrew Fatten; Junior; Running Back; Transfer from Yuba CCJarod Morken; Freshman; Linebacker; Sioux Falls, SDMichael Murphy; Freshman; Offensive Lineman; Thornton, COCharles Vandersnick; Freshman; Linebacker; Garretson, SDKey Losses: (Starters lost: 10)Brian Melvin, Defensive Back - 1st team All DACDerek Barrios, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC
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Record at JC: 16-15Overall Record: 16-15
Athletic Director: Lawrie PaulsonPhone: 701-252-3467Fax: 701-253-4318E-mail: paulson@jc.edu
Sports Information: Cisco ColePhone: 701-252-3467Fax: 701-253-4450E-mail: cole@jc.edu
2006 Season: 5-2/8-3 - tied for 2nd in the DAC with Dickinson State2006 Post-Season: Lost to Sioux Falls, SD, 48-10, in the 1st round ofthe NAIA PlayoffsTeam Stats:Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC)Scoring: 27.3 ppg (1st) Scoring: 10.1 ppg (1st)Total: 292.6 ypg (2nd) Total: 207.0 ypg (3rd)Rushing: 171.1 ypg (1st) Rushing: 61.5 ypg (1st)Passing: 121.5 ypg (5th) Passing: 145.5 ypg (5th)Notes: The Jimmies led the DAC in touchdowns scored (39), extrapoints made (33), field goals made (11), rushing touchdowns (20) andtied for the lead in interceptions (17).Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 11)Jake Stoltz; Senior; Defensive Back/Return Specialist; Gilbert, AZ
1st team All DAC Defensive Back & Return Specialist, 1stFootball Gazette All AmericanNote: Stoltz led the DAC in punt returns (18.5 yds/return) andpunt returns for TD’s (2) in 2006.
Tanner Kelting; Senior; Quarterback/Punter; Gillette, WY1st team All DAC Punter2006 stats: 75-147, 510 yds, 7 TD’s, 5 int’s; 39.4 yds/punt
Gary Thomas; Senior; Defensive Back; Sparks, NV2nd team All DAC
Tim Moch; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Egdeley, ND2nd team All DAC
Bryan Loweree; Senior; Kicker; Manteca, CA1st team All DAC2006 stats: 29-29 PAT’s, 11-28 FG’s
Nate Pederson; Junior; Linebacker; Fargo, NDDale Acklund; Senior; Center; Oakridge, ORKey Newcomers: N/AKey Losses: (Starters lost: 13)Eric Dirk, Running Back - 1st team All DAC, DAC Most Valuable
Senior; Honorable Mention All AmericanCasey Conway, Linebacker - 1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention
All AmericanElliot Sims, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC, 2nd team All
AmericanTyler Stowers, Tight End - 1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention All
AmericanRobert Spencer, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DACRalph Barber, Defensive End - 1st team All DAC
DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY BLUE HAWKSHead Coach: Henry Biesiot (32nd season)
Phone: 701-483-2735Fax: 701-483-0501Record at DiSU: 225-79-1Overall Record: 225-79-1
Athletic Director: Roger TernesPhone: 701-483-2159Fax: 701-483-0501E-mail: roger.ternes@dickinsonstate.edu
Sports Information: Galen MortonPhone: 701-483-2102Fax: 701-483-0501E-mail: galen.morton@dickinsonstate.edu
2006 Season: 5-2/6-4 - tied for 2nd in the DAC with JamestownCollegeTeam Stats:Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC)Scoring: 22.7 ppg (3rd) Scoring: 12.2 ppg (4th)Total: 277.4 ypg (3rd) Total: 225.4 ypg (4th)Rushing: 126.8 ypg (3rd) Rushing: 104.3 ypg (4th)Passing: 150.6 ypg (3rd) Passing: 121.1 ypg (3rd)Notes: The Blue Hawks set the conference record for fewest touch-down passes allowed (5) in 2006.Key Returnees: (Returning starters: N/A)Karter Kleeman; Senior; Defensive Tackle; Killdeer, ND
2nd team All DAC2006 stats: 17 tackles, 3 tackles-for-a-loss, 1.5 sacks
Zach Hepperle; Sophomore; Running Back; Baker, MT2006 stats: 97 carries, 321 yds, 2 TD’s; 9 rec, 116 yds, 1 TD
Lico Sifuentes; Linebacker; Sidney, MT2006 stats: 78 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 sack
Jon Brietbach; Junior; Receiver; Bismarck, ND2006 stats: 6 rec, 68 yds
Ryley McPeters; Junior; Defensive Back; Upton, WY2006 stats: 44 tackles, 2 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 int
Key Newcomers:Cody Gronvold; Redshirt Freshman; Receiver; Barton, SDJason Kraft; Redshirt Freshman; Defensive Back; Encampment, WYLuke Steiner; Redshirt Freshman; Defensive End; Dickinson, NDDerek Pauley; Redshirt Freshman; Tight End; Bowman, NDKey Losses: (Starters lost: N/A)Trevor Grueb, Defensive Back - 1st team All DACTyler Greff, Receiver - 1st team All DACJR Foreman, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DACBrenner Flaten, Linebacker - 1st team All DACPhillip Russell, Linebacker - 2nd team All DACJake Schmitz, Tight End - 2nd team All DACDamen Woolsey, Running Back/Receiver
JAMESTOWN COLLEGE JIMMIESHead Coach: Tommy Dosch (4th season)
Phone: 701-252-3467Fax: 701-253-4318E-mail: dosch@jc.edu
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MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY COMETSHead Coach: Jody Ford (2nd season)
Phone: 701-788-4659Fax: 701-788-4840E-mail: j_ford@mayvillestate.eduRecord at MaSU: 1-9Overall Record: 1-9
Athletic Director: Mike MoorePhone: 701-788-4706Fax: 701-788-4840E-mail: m_moore@mayvillestate.edu
Sports Information: Justin JohnsonPhone: 701-788-4715Fax: 701-788-4840E-mail: j_johnson@mayvillestate.edu
2006 Season: 1-6/1-9 - 7th place in the DACTeam Stats:Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC)Scoring: 6.3 ppg (7th) Scoring: 41.6 ppg (8th)Total: 118.1 ypg (8th) Total: 364.9 ypg (8th)Rushing: 27.6 ypg (8th) Rushing: 210.8 ypg (8th)Passing: 90.5 ypg (8th) Passing: 154.1 ypg (6th)Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 10)Dominic Vargas; Senior; Linebacker; San Bruno, CA
1st team All DAC2006 stats: 95 tackles, 3 int’s
Karson Storey; Senior; Linebacker; Ogden, UT2nd team All DAC2006 stats: 86 tackles
Barrett Herr; 5-9; 185; Senior; Running Back; Wishek, NDDustin Hagens; Junior; Quarterback; Denair, CA
2006 stats: 98-252, 905 yds, 4 TD’s, 17 IntsAndy Jacobson; Sophomore; Receiver; Hutchinson, CAStephen Elkins; Junior; Defensive Lineman; San Diego, CATyler Green; Junior; Defensive Back; Denver, COKevin Loncosky; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Mount St. Helens, ORJohnny Stilwell; Junior; Linebacker; San Diego, CAKey Newcomers:Brad Johnson; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Talent, ORDaniel Chin; Junior; Defensive Back; Talent, ORAntwan Coles; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Gaither, FLTJ Stanford; Sophomore; Quarterback; 29 Palms, CARick Swanka; Junior; Offensive Lineman; 29 Palms, CAOllie Gentry; Freshman; Receiver; Houston, TXKey Losses: (Starters lost: 12)Mike Letourneau, Defensive BackBrock Mosley, Defensive LinemanNick Goulet, Defensive BackJason Weaver, Defensive Back
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY BEAVERSHead Coach: Paul Rudolph (1st season)
Phone: 701-858-4450Fax: 701-858-3136E-mail: paul.rudolph@minotstateu.eduRecord at MiSU: 0-0Overall Record: 0-0
Note: Coach Rudolph, a graduate of Minot State, was the head coachat NCAA-III Upper Iowa from 1991-1999 and was the offensive coor-dinator/offensive line coach at NCAA-II St. Cloud State, MN from2000-2006.Athletic Director: Rick Hedberg
Phone: 701-858-3041Fax: 701-858-3136E-mail: rick.hedberg@minotstateu.com
Sports Information: Sheila GerdingPhone: 701-858-3261Fax: 701-858-3136E-mail: sheila.gerding@minotstateu.edu
2006 Season: 4-3/4-6 - tied for 4th in the DAC with Valley City StateTeam Stats:Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC)Scoring: 15.7 ppg (5th) Scoring: 12.1 (3rd)Total: 269.4 ypg (4th) Total: 188.5 ypg (1st)Rushing: 132.1 ypg (2nd) Rushing: 68.1 ypg (2nd)Passing: 137.3 ypg (4th) Passing: 120.4 ypg (1st)Notes: The Beavers set conference records for total defense (188.5 ypg)and passing defense (120.4 ypg) in 2006. MSU also led the conferencein fewest rushing touchdowns allowed (5) in 2006.Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 9)Josh Kringen; Senior; Receiver; Sidney, MT
2nd team All DAC2006 stats: 31 rec, 482 yds, 2 TD’s
Travis Harmon; Junior; Linebacker; Coeur D’ Alene, ID2006 stats: 55 tackles
Kory Anderson; Senior; Defensive Back; Moses Lake, WARyan Rusznak; Senior; Offensive Lineman; Delta, BC, CanadaMatt Weidler; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Velva, NDKevin Hanson; Junior; Receiver; Malta, MTKey Newcomers: N/AKey Losses: (Starters lost: 13)Chase Spencer, Defensive Lineman - 1st team All DACBlaine King, Defensive End - 1st team All DACRicky Martinez, Defensive Back - 1st team All DACMax Milne, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DACKenny Mack, Defensive BackJoey Rohles, Offensive Lineman - 2nd team All DACNeil Graham, Running Back - 1st team All DAC
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HARDROCKER FOOTBALL2007 DAC FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS
SOUTH DAKOTA MINES HARDROCKERSHead Coach: Dan Kratzer (3rd season)
Phone: 605-394-2604Fax: 605-394-3375E-mail: dan.kratzer@sdsmt.eduRecord at SDM: 2-18Overall Record: 63-80
Athletic Director: Hugh WelshPhone: 605-394-2352Fax: 605-394-3375E-mail: hugh.welsh@sdsmt.edu
Sports Information: Bradley BlumePhone: 605-394-2601Fax: 605-394-6950E-mail: bradley.blume@sdsmt.edu
2006 Season: 0-7/1-9 - 8th place in the DACTeam Stats:Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC)Scoring: 5.5 ppg (8th) Scoring: 34.6 ppg (7th)Total: 145.0 ypg (7th) Total: 356.6 ypg (7th)Rushing: 36.7 ypg (7th) Rushing: 189.6 ypg (7th)Passing: 108.3 ypg (7th) Passing: 167.0 ypg (7th)Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 14)Lukas Munsell; Senior; Receiver; Mills, WY
2nd team All DAC2006 stats: 39 rec,375 yds, 2 TD’s
Jason Beilstein; Sophomore; Quarterback; Lodi, CA2006 stats: 102-193, 1041 yds, 7 TD’s, 12 int’s
Chad Westendorf; Junior; Linebacker; Geddes, SD2006 stats: 61 tackles, 5 int’sNote: Westendorf tied for the DAC lead in interceptions (0.5ints/game) in 2006.
Kyle Kurth; Senior; Defensive Back; Pierre, SD2nd team All DAC2006 stats: 57 tackles, 3 int’s
Charlie Hankins; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Fall City, NE2006 stats: 22 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-a-loss
Key Newcomers:Eric Taylor; Freshman; Receiver; Fontana, CATom Lunzma; Freshman; Running Back/Defensive Back; Gretna, NEJoseph Burke; Freshman; Defensive Lineman; Lexington, NEDustin Meneley; Feshman; Defensive Back; Gulf Coast, FLBen LaPorta; Freshman; Running Back; Idaho Falls, IDJoshua Jones; Junior; Running Back; Long Beach, CAKey Losses: (Starters lost: 8)Jake Hahn, Linebacker - 2nd team All DACMike Mule’, LinebackerGalen Hoogestraat, Tight EndJames MacCormack, Defensive Lineman
VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY VIKINGSHead Coach: Dennis McCulloch (11th season)
Phone: 701-845-7425Fax: 701-845-7211E-mail: dennis.mcculloch@vcsu.eduRecord at VCSU: 60-41Overall Record: 60-41
Athletic Director: B.J. PumroyPhone: 701-845-7160Fax: 701-845-7211E-mail: bj.pumroy@vcsu.edu
Sports Information: Craig CasePhone: 701-845-7244Fax: 701-845-7211E-mail: craig.case@vcsu.edu
2006 Season: 4-3/6-4 - tied for 4th in the DAC with Minot StateTeam Stats:Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC)Scoring: 24.4 ppg (2nd) Scoring: 15.5 ppg (5th)Total: 300.7 ypg (1st) Total: 253.7 ypg (5th)Rushing: 111.4 ypg (4th) Rushing: 109.4 ypg (5th)Passing: 189.3 ypg (1st) Passing: 144.3 ypg (4th)Notes: The Vikings tied for the conference lead in interceptions (17) in2006.Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 15)Chauncey Calhoun; Junior; Defensive Back; Phoenix, AZ
1st team All DAC2006 stats: 45 tackles, 2 tackles-for-a-loss, 4 int’s, 11 passdeflections, 2 blocked kicksNotes: Calhoun tied for the DAC lead in interceptions (0.5ints/game) and led the DAC in interception returns for a TD (3).
Tony Jenkins; Senior; Defensive End; Clark, SD2nd team All DAC
Michael Hollett; Senior; Offensive Lineman; North Pole, AKJason Beilke; Junior; Quarterback; Valley City, ND
2nd team All DAC2006 stats: 174-335, 1893 yds, 11 TD’s, 10 int’sNote: Beilke led the DAC in passing yards (189.3 yds/game) in2006.
Mike Weber; Senior; Defensive Back; Palmer, AK2006 stats: 50 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 int
Randy Hjort; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Milaca, MNBrad Elliot; Senior; Receiver/Kick Returner; Valley City, ND
1st team All DAC - Kick ReturnerKey Newcomers:Steve Hicks; Junior; Running Back; Esko, MNMatt Crane; Freshman; Receiver; Wasilla, AKKey Losses: (Starters lost: 8)Joe Maresh, Defensive End - 1st team All DAC, 1st team All
AmericanRyan Drinkwater, Running Back - 1st team All DACJustin Folk, Receiver - 1st team All DACEric Spooner, Defensive LinemanJohn Jacob, Defensive LinemanChris Reid, Defensive Lineman
2006 OVERALL TEAM STATISTICS
SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total SD School of Mines 6 16 7 26 55Opponents 90 118 77 82 367
RUSHING G ATT GAIN LOST NET AVG TD LONG AVG/GHenderson, John 10 123 490 121 369 3.0 0 22 36.9Krajewski, Kyle 10 79 262 37 225 2.8 1 23 22.5Unknown 1 1 11 0 11 11.0 0 11 11.0Rausch, Pete 2 4 15 0 15 3.8 0 10 7.5Price, Chad 8 21 40 6 34 1.6 0 7 4.3Munsell, Lukas 10 4 10 0 10 2.5 0 6 1.0Vanskike, Frank 4 6 7 20 -13 -2.2 0 4 -3.3TEAM 10 3 0 36 -36 -12.0 0 0 -3.6Beilstein, Jason 10 89 153 401 -248 -2.8 0 17 -24.8Total 10 330 988 621 367 1.1 1 23 36.7
PASSING G EFFIC ATT CMP INT PCT YDS TD LONG AVG/GBeilstein, Jason 10 98 193 102 12 0.53 1041 7 37 104.1Vanskike, Frank 4 63 12 6 1 0.50 42 0 16 10.5Clay, Tyler 5 0 1 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.0Total 10 95 206 108 13 0.5 1083 7 37 108.3
RECEIVING G NO. YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/GMunsell, Lukas 10 39 375 9.6 2 32 37.5Henderson, John 10 22 158 7.2 2 27 15.8Krajewski, Kyle 10 17 167 9.8 0 25 16.7Kirkham, Nick 8 12 191 15.9 1 37 23.9Price, Chad 8 7 48 6.9 0 21 6.0Clay, Tyler 5 4 33 8.3 0 14 6.6Hoogestraat, Galen 5 3 68 22.7 0 31 13.6Hardee, Travis 5 3 32 10.7 2 15 6.4Rausch, Pete 2 1 11 11.0 0 11 5.5Total 10 108 1083 10.0 7 37 108.3
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2006 OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
TEAM STATISTICS SDM OPPSCORING 55 367
Points Per Game 5.5 36.7FIRST DOWNS 108 199
Rushing 43 106Passing 47 82Penalty 18 11
RUSHING YARDAGE 367 1896Yards Gained Rushing 988 2083Yards Lost Rushing 621 187Rushing Attempts 330 397Average Per Rush 1.1 4.8Average Per Game 36.7 189.6TDs Rushing 1 26
PASSING YARDAGE 1083 1663Att/Comp/Int 206/108/13 222/134/12Average Per Pass 5.3 7.5Average Per Catch 10.0 12.4Average Per Game 108.3 166.3TDs Passing 7 13
TOTAL OFFENSE 1450 3559Total Plays 536 619Average Per Play 2.7 5.7Average Per Game 145.0 355.9
TEAM STATISTICS SDM OPPKICK RETURNS: NUMBER/YARDS 54/891 15/247PUNTS RETURNS: NUMBER/YARDS 20/103 35/411INTS RETURNS: NUMBER/YARDS 13/73 13/107KICK RETURN AVERAGE 16.5 16.5PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 5.2 11.7INT RETURN AVERAGE 5.6 8.2FUMBLES/LOST 14/7 10/6PUNTS/YARDS 75/2143 30/1032
Average Per Punt 28.6 34.4Net Punt Average 23.1 31.0
PENALTIES/YARDS 53/412 59/539Average Per Game 41.2 53.9
TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 24:08 24:143RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 33/134 57/119
3rd Down Pct. 24.6% 47.9%4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4/13 6/14
4th Down Pct. 30.8% 42.9%SACKS BY/YARDS 11/57 39/307TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 8 47FIELD GOALS/ATTEMPTS 0/2 12/17PAT/ATTEMPTS 3/6 28/35ATTENDANCE 0 2,000
2006 OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (continued)
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PUNT RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGMunsell, Lukas 14 65 4.6 0 17Kurth, Kyle 6 38 6.3 0 20Total 20 103 5.2 0 20
INTERCEPTIONS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGWestendorf, Chad 5 -7 -1.4 0 20Kurth, Kyle 3 0 0.0 0 0Guch, Pete 2 52 26.0 0 35Perez, Steve 1 21 21.0 0 21Luze, Jarrod 1 7 7.0 0 7Jordan, Jeremiah 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 13 73 5.6 0 35
KICK RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGMunsell, Lukas 28 539 19.3 0 31Henderson, John 18 277 15.4 0 41Perez, Steve 3 48 16.0 0 26Price, Chad 2 14 7.0 0 10Rud, Anthony 2 0 0.0 0 0Westendorf, Chad 1 13 13.0 0 13Total 54 891 16.5 0 41
FUMBLE RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGdeStigter, Mike 1 7 7.0 0 7Total 1 7 7.0 0 7
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YDS G PLAYS RUSH PASS TOTAL AVG/GBeilstein, Jason 10 282 -248 1041 793 79.3Henderson, John 10 123 369 0 369 36.9Krajewski, Kyle 10 79 225 0 225 22.5Price, Chad 8 21 34 0 34 4.3Vanskike, Frank 4 18 -13 42 29 7.3Rausch, Pete 2 4 15 0 15 7.5Unknown 1 1 11 0 11 11.0Munsell, Lukas 10 4 10 0 10 1.0Clay, Tyler 5 1 0 0 0 0.0TEAM 10 3 -36 0 -36 -3.6Total 10 536 367 1083 1450 145.0
I ----- PATS ----- ISCORING TD FGS KICK RUSH RCV PASS DXP SAF POINTSHardee, Travis 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 12Henderson, John 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 12Munsell, Lukas 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 12Kirkham, Nick 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 6Krajewski, Kyle 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 6Kelly, Mike 0 0/1 2/4 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 2Beilstein, Jason 0 0/0 0/0 1/1 0 0/0 0 0 2Kurth, Kyle 0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0 2Morris, Jesse 0 0/0 1/1 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 1Anderson, Tyrell 0 0/1 0/1 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 0Total 8 0/2 3/6 1/1 0 0/0 1 0 55
FIELD GOALS FGM/FGA PCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LgM/LgA BLKKelly, Mike 0/1 0% 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/33 1 AndersonTyrell 0/1 0% 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/32 0
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PUNTING NO. YDS AVG LONG TB FC I20 BLKDHardee, Travis 22 666 30.3 48 0 3 1 0Kurth, Kyle 32 932 29.1 46 0 5 2 1Groves, CJ 12 334 27.8 43 0 1 1 2Henderson, John 9 211 23.4 46 0 0 0 0Total 75 2143 28.6 48 0 16 0 0
ALL PURPOSE YDS G RUSH REC PR KOR IR MR TOT AVG/GMunsell, Lukas 10 10 375 65 539 0 0 989 98.9Henderson, John 10 369 158 0 277 0 0 804 80.4Krajewski, Kyle 10 225 167 0 0 0 0 392 39.2Kirkham, Nick 8 0 191 0 0 0 0 191 23.9Price, Chad 8 34 48 0 14 0 0 96 12.0Perez, Steve 6 0 0 0 48 21 0 69 11.5Hoogestraat, Galen 5 0 68 0 0 0 0 68 13.6Guch, Pete 10 0 0 0 0 52 0 52 5.2Kurth, Kyle 10 0 0 38 0 0 0 38 3.8Clay, Tyler 5 0 33 0 0 0 0 33 6.6Hardee, Travis 5 0 32 0 0 0 0 32 6.4Rausch, Pete 2 15 11 0 0 0 0 26 13.0Unknown 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 11 11.0Luze, Jarrod 6 0 0 0 0 7 0 7 1.2Westendorf, Chad 10 0 0 0 13 -7 0 6 0.6Vanskike, Frank 4 -13 0 0 0 0 0 -13 -3.3TEAM 10 -36 0 0 0 0 0 -36 -3.6Beilstein, Jason 10 -48 0 0 0 0 0 -48 -4.8Total 10 567 1083 103 891 73 0 2717 551.7
2006 OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (continued)
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|-----------Tackles-----------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |---Fumbles---| BlkdNO PLAYER NAME GP UT AT Total ForLoss No/Yards Int/Yds BrUp Rcv/Yds FF Kick Saf41 Hahn, Jake 10 54 40 94 2.5/11.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 2 0/0 0 0 012 Kurth, Kyle 10 45 16 61 0.5/1.0 0.0/0.0 3/0 2 1/0 0 1 025 Westendorf, Chad 10 41 16 57 1.5/5.0 0.0/0.0 5/-7 1 0/0 0 0 035 Mule, Mike 9 35 20 55 7.5/19.0 2.0/4.5 0/0 0 0/0 1 0 096 MacCormack, James 9 31 20 51 7.0/31.0 2.0/13.0 0/0 0 0/ 1 0 027 Guch, Pete 10 29 16 45 1.0/4.5 0.0/0.0 2/52 2 0/0 0 0 040 Jordan, Jeremiah 7 20 23 43 1.0/2.0 0.0/0.0 1/0 0 0/0 0 0 033 Marcus, Zach 10 19 13 32 4.5/21.5 0.0/0.0 0/0 2 0/0 0 0 076 Westendorf, Matt 9 12 16 28 3.0/-3.0 2.5/17.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 094 deStigter, Mike 9 12 14 26 1.5/9.5 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 1/7 0 0 090 Hankins, Charlie 9 10 12 22 3.5/-5.5 0.5/2.5 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 09 Luze, Jarrod 6 14 5 19 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1/7 1 1/0 0 0 010 Rud, Anthony 7 8 8 16 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 03 Fisher, Matt 3 9 2 11 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 07 Anderson, Tyrell 4 6 3 9 4.0/16.0 2.0/9.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 017 Perez, Steve 6 6 3 9 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1/21 0 0/0 0 0 08 Slaughter, Chris 5 2 7 9 0.5/3.0 0.5/3.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 091 Kennedy, Mike 3 6 1 7 0.5/4.0 0.5/4.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 022 Price, Chad 8 2 3 5 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 033 Henderson, Jess 1 0 3 3 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 1/0 0 0 011 Beilstein, Jason 10 2 0 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 023 Henderson, John 10 2 0 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 080 Karp, Blake 1 2 0 2 1.0/4.0 1.0/4.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 021 Clay, Tyler 5 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 082 Kirkham, Nick 8 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 05 Munsell, Lukas 10 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 078 Thompson, Erik 2 0 2 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0 088 Bartlett, Marcus 1 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0 052 Baue, Marc 1 1 0 1 1.0/1.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 04 Morris, Jesse 3 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 054 Zorz, Kyle 1 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 030 Assman, Jeremiah T. 2 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 072 Deardoff, Matt 1 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 036 Elder, Darren 1 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 099 Hoogestraat, Galen 5 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 1 026 Rausch, Pete 2 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 070 Sawicki, Devin 1 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 047 Unknown 1 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 046 Walker, Quinn 2 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0/0 0 1/0 0 0 0TOTALS 10 374 254 628 40.5/124.0 11.0/57.0 13/73 10 5/7 4.0 2 0
OVERALL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
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RECORD YEARPlays
Game-101 (vs. Colorado College) 1970 Season-753 1970
Total YardsGame-620 (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999 Season-3,760 1999
Rushing YardsGame-477 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan) 1983 Season-2,512 1970 Attempts-536 1983
Passing Yards Game-430 (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999 Season-2,665 1999
RECORD YEARPasses Attempted
Game-56 (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999 Season-403 1999
First Downs Game-32 (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999 Season-194 1970 Against-0 (vs. Huron College) 1982
Points Scored Game-77 (vs. Trinity College) 1994 Season-212 1982 Fewest Points Allowed Game-0 (several times) 1980Season-59 1980
RECORD YEARPass Defense
Season Average-72.7 yards 1978Rushing Defense
Game (-16 vs. Yankton) 1982 Season Average-91.0 1981
Total Defense Season Average-174.1 1980
Passes InterceptedGame-6 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan) 1970 -6 (vs. Chadron) 1988Season - 20 1970
Fumbles Recovered Game-6 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan) 1970 Season-22 (twice) 1976,1978
TEAM RECORDS
RECORD YEARTotal Yards
Game-468 Mitch Olson (vs. Si Tanka) 2004Season-2,585 Nick Wald 1999 Career-7,264 Nick Wald 1998-2001
Passes Attempted Game-56 Nick Wald (vs.Northwestern, IA) 1999 Season-401 Nick Wald 1999 Career-1,261 Nick Wald 1998-2001
Passes CompletedGame-28 Nick Wald (vs. Black Hills State) 1998 Game-28 Nick Wald (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999 Season-201 Nick Wald 1999 Career-637 Nick Wald 1998-2001
Longest Pass 92 yds. Paul Amman to Dan Howard vs. Huron U. 1998
Passing Percentage Season-56.3 Nick Wald (138/245) 2001
Passing YardageGame-430 Nick Wald (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999 Season-2,665 Nick Wald 1999 Career-7,264 Nick Wald 1998-2001
Touchdown PassesGame-5 Jon Hortness (vs. Black Hills) 1995
RECORD YEARTouchdown Passes
Season-18 Nick Wald 1999Career-45 Nick Wald 1998-2001
Passes Caught Game-12 Matt Fettig(vs. Colorado Mines) 2001 Season-64 Matt Fettig 1997 Career-194 Matt Fettig 1998-2001
Pass Receiving Yards Game-212 Ryan Cadwallader 1995 Season-1,182 Ryan Cadwallader 1995 Career-2,365 Matt Fettig 1998-2001
Touchdown CatchesGame-4 Ryan Cadwallader 1995Season-13 Ryan Cadwallader 1995 Career-16 Gary Eschebaum 1969-1972
Rushing YardsGame-245 Jim Guthrie (vs. Dickinson State) 1977 Kevin Ptak (vs. DWU) 1996 Season-1,314 Jim Guthrie 1977 Longest-91 yds. Ken O’Neill (vs. Dakota State) 1973Career-2,948 yds.Mark Hoffman 1998-2001
All Purpose YardsCareer-3,963 yds.Mark Hoffman 1998-2001(2,948 yds. rushing, 722 yds.receiving, 293 yds. kickoff return)
RECORD YEARCareer Scoring
156 pts.-Mark Hoffman 1998-2001 Points Scored
Game-30 Doug Beisner (vs. Black Hills) 1981 Harry Perrigo 1917 Season-78 Jim Guthrie 1977 Gary Boner 1960 Ryan Cadwallader 1995
Kick Off ReturnsAvg. Season-27.1 Steve Butherus 1977
Punt ReturnsAvg. Season-19.4 Steve Butherus 1978 Longest-98 yds. Bill Wailder (vs. Dakota State) 1952
Field GoalsSeason-8 Kent Potenz 1982 Career-18 Cody Stahl 1998-2001 Longest-50 yds. Jose Iguaz 1996
Extra Points Season-26 Cody Stahl 1999 Career-59 Cody Stahl 1998-2001
PuntingSeason Avg.-39.8 Drew Eickbush 2002
Pass InterceptionGame-4 Chuck Wait (vs. USDS) 1970
Quarterback SacksSeason-14 Jay Nopola 2000 Career-30 Mike Zacher 1992-1995
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
HARDROCKER FOOTBALLRECORDS
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