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Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3<br />

GVSU <strong>Football</strong> Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

Coaches<br />

Chuck Martin, Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7<br />

Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10<br />

Preview<br />

2006 Season Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14<br />

Player Pr<strong>of</strong>iles<br />

Adams, Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />

Banks, Barnes, Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17<br />

Beaty, Beuke, Bieszka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18<br />

Blasko, Bradfield, Brechin, Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19<br />

Cain, Carlisle, B. Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20<br />

T. Carr, Carruth, Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21<br />

Catlin, Conti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22<br />

Crump, Edwards, Ehinger, Eisenhardt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23<br />

Fant, Favors, Finnerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />

Finnerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25<br />

Flutur, Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />

Garris, Gaydosh, Gore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<br />

Harris, Henige, Hinkle, Holtz, Iciek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28<br />

John, D. Jones, Z. Jones, Koster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

Larkins, Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30<br />

Mathews, McDonald, McFadden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

McGuckin, McIntosh, Miles, Misiewicz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />

Mitchell, Morrison, Mulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33<br />

Munson, Partee, Pike, Plowden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34<br />

Pollock, Roland, Romer, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35<br />

Sharpe, Skuta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />

Smolen, Somerville, Stansbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Szarenski, Tape, Topp, Travis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38<br />

Trent, Trumble, Tyler, Ulberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />

Wade, Wohlscheid, Wojciechowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40<br />

GVSU General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41<br />

2006 Depth Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43<br />

2006 Rosters<br />

Numerical Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45<br />

Alphabetical Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47<br />

Preseason Polls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48<br />

2005 Review<br />

2005 Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51<br />

Ferris State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52<br />

Gannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53<br />

Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54<br />

Ashland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55<br />

Wayne State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56<br />

Hillsdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57<br />

Saginaw Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58<br />

Northwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59<br />

Northern Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60<br />

North Dakota (Play<strong>of</strong>fs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61<br />

Saginaw Valley State (Play<strong>of</strong>fs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62<br />

East Stroudsburg (Play<strong>of</strong>fs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63<br />

Northwest Missouri State (NCAA Championship) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64<br />

2005 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-71<br />

GLIAC Information<br />

GLIAC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72<br />

GLIAC History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-74<br />

2005 GLIAC Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75<br />

2005 GLIAC Composite Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76<br />

TABLE ABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

2006 Opponents<br />

Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78<br />

Ashland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79<br />

St. Joseph’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80<br />

Michigan Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81<br />

Wayne State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82<br />

Mercyhurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83<br />

Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84<br />

Northwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85<br />

Ferris State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86<br />

Saginaw Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87<br />

Northern Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88<br />

GVSU vs. GLIAC opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89-91<br />

GVSU vs. All opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Arend D. Lubbers Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94-96<br />

Laker <strong>Football</strong> History<br />

History <strong>of</strong> Laker <strong>Football</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98-101<br />

Results When Ranked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102<br />

Laker <strong>Football</strong> Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103-105<br />

2002 National Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106-107<br />

2003 National Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108-109<br />

2005 National Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110-111<br />

Laker <strong>Football</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112-119<br />

Lakers In The NFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120<br />

Laker <strong>Football</strong> Records<br />

Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122<br />

Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123<br />

Single-Season Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124-125<br />

Career Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126-127<br />

Scoring Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128<br />

Single-Game Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129-131<br />

100 Yard Rushing/Receiving <strong>Games</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132-34<br />

All-Americans By Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136-137<br />

All-Americans By Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138-139<br />

All-Time All-GLIAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140-141<br />

All-Time GLIAC Players <strong>of</strong> the Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142-143<br />

Harlon Hill Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144-45<br />

Gene Upshaw Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146<br />

GVSU All-Time Letterwinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147-150<br />

All-Time Results<br />

Year-by-Year Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152-156<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157-172<br />

Michigan <strong>College</strong> <strong>Football</strong> History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173<br />

Fourth Quarter Comebacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174<br />

Grand Valley State University Section<br />

Grand Valley State National Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176-177<br />

Thomas J. Haas, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178<br />

Tim Selgo, Director <strong>of</strong> Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179<br />

Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180-181<br />

Grand Valley State Athletic Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182-183<br />

Grand Valley State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184-186<br />

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This media guide was prepared to<br />

assist the news media in covering Grand<br />

Valley State during the 2006 football season.<br />

GENERAL SERVICES<br />

Your hosts at Lubbers Stadium and<br />

for all Grand Valley State athletic events<br />

are Tim Nott, sports information director,<br />

and Adrienne Lubeck, assistant sports<br />

information director. Depth charts, rosters,<br />

souvenir programs and pregame<br />

notes will be available prior to each<br />

game, with a complete statistical package<br />

provided approximately 20 minutes following<br />

the contest. Information on scoring<br />

drives, records broken and updates on<br />

scores from around the nation will be distributed<br />

throughout the game.<br />

PRESS BOX<br />

Grand Valley State’s working facilities<br />

are located on the west side <strong>of</strong><br />

Lubbers Stadium at the top <strong>of</strong> the stands.<br />

The Grand Valley State press box is a<br />

working facility and cheering will not be<br />

tolerated.<br />

WORKING CREDENTIALS<br />

All requests for press credentials<br />

should be directed to the Grand Valley<br />

State sports information department in<br />

advance <strong>of</strong> the game to be covered. Press<br />

credentials will either be mailed or be<br />

held for pick-up on game day at the Will<br />

Call ticket window located at the GVSU<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Center. No one will be admitted<br />

to the press box who isn’t in an <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />

working capacity per compliance with<br />

the <strong>Football</strong> Writer’s Association <strong>of</strong><br />

America.<br />

MEDIA INFORMATION<br />

INFORMATION<br />

In an effort to make things easier for<br />

members <strong>of</strong> the media covering Grand<br />

Valley State football, or Laker football<br />

fans desiring more information on the<br />

team, the sports information department<br />

has prepared the 2006 football media<br />

guide. If there is something you need<br />

which you cannot find, please let us<br />

know. You might also find what you<br />

need by checking out Grand Valley State<br />

football on the world wide web at<br />

www.gvsulakers.com. If you would like<br />

to request photographs, feature stories,<br />

interviews, or additional information,<br />

please contact the Grand Valley State<br />

sports information department at (616)<br />

331-3275.<br />

Tim Nott<br />

Office Phone: (616) 331-3275<br />

Email: nottt@gvsu.edu<br />

Adrienne Yoches<br />

Office Phone: (616) 331-3249<br />

Email: lubeckad@gvsu.edu<br />

PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />

Photography credentials are issued to<br />

media and department photographers only.<br />

Photographers must remain outside the<br />

restraining line enclosing the playing field.<br />

STADIUM PARKING<br />

Media Parking is located in the lot<br />

next to the GVSU <strong>Football</strong> Center or in the<br />

Irwin lot to the east <strong>of</strong> Lubbers Stadium.<br />

Parking passes should be requested with<br />

media passes and presented to parking<br />

attendants.<br />

Tim Nott, 39, enters his 10th year as the sports information director<br />

at Grand Valley State University. Nott was named SID on July<br />

14, 1997.<br />

Nott is responsible for a wide range <strong>of</strong> duties, including production<br />

<strong>of</strong> athletic publications, media relations, home event management,<br />

statistical record keeping, web site administration and promotion<br />

<strong>of</strong> GVSU student-athletes for conference and national honors.<br />

Nott and his staff have been honored by the <strong>College</strong> Sports<br />

Information Directors <strong>of</strong> American (CoSIDA) for several <strong>of</strong> their<br />

publications. The 2003 football media guide was voted fourth-best in the nation.<br />

Prior to his appointment at Grand Valley State, Nott spent three years as an assistant<br />

SID at Michigan Tech where his football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball publications<br />

won national awards. Nott spent one year with the University <strong>of</strong> Florida sports<br />

information department, working with the Gator football team and the men’s swimming<br />

and diving team. His 1994 men’s swimming and diving media guide was honored as the<br />

best in the nation by the CoSIDA.<br />

A native <strong>of</strong> Holt, Mich., Nott earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a<br />

minor in sports studies, for Central Michigan University in 1992. While at CMU, he<br />

worked as a student assistant under Fred Stabley, Jr. for three years. Nott is entering his<br />

fifth year on the Harlon Hill selection committee.<br />

Nott and his beautiful, understanding wife, Christy, have two daughters, Alyssa (11),<br />

and Emily (8), and a son Kyle (6).<br />

RADIO<br />

Requests for radio broadcasts permission<br />

at Lubbers Stadium must be<br />

made through the sports information<br />

department. Grand Valley State provides<br />

a courtesy phone line for visiting radio<br />

stations free <strong>of</strong> charge. The courtesy line<br />

number is (616) 331-3717. Stations<br />

wishing to install an additional line may<br />

do so upon receiving broadcast permission,<br />

by calling the Grand Valley State<br />

sports information department at (616)<br />

331-3275.<br />

PHONES/FAXING<br />

Grand Valley State has two telephones<br />

and five telephone lines available<br />

for use in the press box. The Grand<br />

Valley State sports information department<br />

will compile an opponent fax list<br />

following the game. All faxing will take<br />

place from the GVSU sports information<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice.<br />

STATISTICS<br />

The Statcrew <strong>Football</strong> in-game statistics<br />

program is used to provide a play-byplay<br />

report, halftime summary and final<br />

game statistics.<br />

FOOD SERVICE<br />

The Grand Valley State sports information<br />

department will provide a meal to<br />

all working members in the press box.<br />

S<strong>of</strong>t drinks will be available throughout<br />

the game.<br />

Adrienne Yoches is entering her fourth<br />

year as assistant sports information director.<br />

Prior to being named assistant SID,<br />

Lubeck served as a student assistant in the<br />

Grand Valley State sports information<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice for four years. She earned her bachelor’s<br />

<strong>of</strong> science degree in journalism from<br />

GVSU in 2003. Lubeck is also responsible<br />

for a wide range <strong>of</strong> duties, including production<br />

<strong>of</strong> athletic publications, media<br />

relations, home event management, statistical<br />

record keeping, web site administration<br />

and promotion <strong>of</strong> GVSU student-athletes<br />

for conference and national honors.<br />

Yoches, 25, who is the former<br />

Adrienne Lubeck, was married in May to<br />

GVSU defensive line coach Matt Yoches.<br />

Providing further assistance in the<br />

Grand Valley sports information department<br />

will be graduate assistants Dave<br />

Schmidt and Doug Witte, and student<br />

assistants Tara Byxbe, Bethany Capra, and<br />

J.J. Sjogren.


PRACTICES<br />

All practices, as a general rule, are<br />

open to the media. However, no interviews<br />

may be conducted during a practice.<br />

Interviews with players or coaches<br />

must be arranged in advance, and may<br />

be held before or after practice.<br />

PLAYER INTERVIEWS<br />

All requests for player interviews<br />

should be made through the Grand Valley<br />

State sports information department at<br />

least 48 hours in advance. Game day<br />

interviews are not permitted prior to the<br />

game. Post-game interviews will take<br />

place in the Odie Weight Room after the<br />

team has been dismissed from its postgame<br />

meeting. In general, Coach Martin,<br />

staff and players will be available approximately<br />

10 minutes after the game.<br />

INTERVIEWS WITH HEAD<br />

COACH CHUCK MARTIN<br />

All requests for interviews with head<br />

coach Chuck Martin should be made<br />

through the Grand Valley State sports<br />

information department. Coach Martin<br />

can be most easily be reached weekdays<br />

between 11 a.m. and noon in his <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

(616) 331-3583. Coach Martin is also<br />

available by appointment.<br />

Bret Bakita<br />

WBBL Sports Radio<br />

60 Monroe Center<br />

Grand Rapids, MI 49503<br />

Phone: (616) 456-1340<br />

FAX: (616) 451-3299<br />

Howard Beardsley<br />

Grand Rapids Press<br />

155 Michigan NW<br />

Grand Rapids, MI 49501<br />

Phone: (616) 222-5477<br />

FAX: (616) 222-5224<br />

Alan Babbitt<br />

Holland Sentinel<br />

54 W. 8th Street<br />

Holland, MI 49423<br />

Phone: (616) 546-4271<br />

FAX: (616) 393-6710<br />

Grand Haven Tribune<br />

101 N. Third Street<br />

Grand Haven, MI 49417<br />

Phone: (616) 842-6400<br />

FAX: (616) 842-9584<br />

GRAND VALLEY STATE<br />

SPORTS INFORMATION<br />

MAILING ADDRESS<br />

Sports Information Department<br />

174 Fieldhouse<br />

Allendale, Mich. 49401<br />

You may also obtain information on<br />

the Grand Valley State football team or<br />

Laker athletics in general through the<br />

internet at www.gvsulakers.com.<br />

LAKER FOOTBALL<br />

RADIO NETWORK<br />

Every Grand Valley State football game,<br />

both home and away, will be carried live<br />

on WMFN-AM (640) in Grand Rapids.<br />

Dick Nelson, “The Voice <strong>of</strong> Laker<br />

<strong>Football</strong>,” will call the play-by-play, with<br />

former Laker standout Dan MacLean giving<br />

the color from the booth. Steve Lloyd-<br />

Jones will give live sideline reports during<br />

the game. The Laker pregame show will<br />

air 30 minutes prior to kick<strong>of</strong>f. In addition,<br />

Laker <strong>Football</strong> can be heard on the following<br />

affiliate network stations: WEFG-FM<br />

97.5 (Muskegon), WMFN-AM 640<br />

(Grand Rapids-Zeeland), WVFN-AM 730<br />

(Lansing), WBBL-AM 640 (Grand<br />

Rapids) and WKMI-AM 1360<br />

Kalamazoo.<br />

PRIMARY GVSU FOOTBALL MEDIA OUTLETS<br />

Tom Kendra<br />

Muskegon Chronicle<br />

981 3rd Street<br />

Muskegon, MI 49443<br />

Phone: (231) 725-6365<br />

FAX: (231) 722-2552<br />

The Lanthorn<br />

GVSU Student Paper<br />

100 Commons<br />

Allendale, MI 49401<br />

Phone: (616) 895-2460<br />

FAX: (616) 895-2486<br />

Regional Outlets Phone Number Fax Number<br />

Associated Press 1-800-642-4125 313-259-4966<br />

Ann Arbor News 734-994-6812 734-994-6879<br />

Detroit News 1-800-678-6400 (2260) 313-222-6019<br />

Detroit Free Press 1-800-678-6728 (6660) 313-222-5983<br />

Bay City Times 1-800-219-9919 989-893-0649<br />

Big Rapids Pioneer 231-796-4831 231-895-2486<br />

Jackson Citizen Patriot 517-768-4967 517-787-9710<br />

Kalamazoo Gazette 269-345-3511 269-388-8447<br />

MEDIA INFORMATION<br />

INFORMATION<br />

ON THE COVER<br />

Preseason All-Americans (L-R): Astin<br />

Martin (RB), Mike McFadden (DE), and<br />

Cullen Finnerty (QB).<br />

CREDITS<br />

The 2006 GVSU football media guide<br />

was written, edited and designed by Tim<br />

Nott, sports information director, and<br />

Doug Witte (graduate assistant). Design<br />

layout and typesetting with QuarkXPress<br />

6.5 by Tim Nott, Doug Witte and Dave<br />

Schmidt. Cover design by Doug Witte.<br />

Thanks to Don Thomas for his contributions<br />

to the History <strong>of</strong> Laker <strong>Football</strong> section.<br />

Additional assistance by J.J. Sjogen<br />

and Bethany Capra, student assistants.<br />

Photography by Adam Bird, Dan Irving,<br />

Jeneatte Seckinger, and Doug Witte.<br />

Printed by Grandville Printing <strong>of</strong><br />

Grandville, Michigan. The 2006 Grand<br />

Valley State Media Guide can be purchased<br />

for $10.<br />

Listen To Live Internet<br />

Broadcasts Of Grand Valley<br />

State <strong>Football</strong> Anywhere In The<br />

World At:<br />

www.gvsulakers.com<br />

Tom Clyde<br />

WZZM-TV 13<br />

P.O. Box Z<br />

Grand Rapids, MI 49501<br />

Phone: (616) 559-1432<br />

FAX: (616) 784-8367<br />

Jack Doles<br />

WOOD-TV 8<br />

120 <strong>College</strong> Ave. SE<br />

Grand Rapids, MI 49503<br />

Phone: (616) 235-4317<br />

FAX: (616) 456-5755<br />

Brent Ashcr<strong>of</strong>t<br />

WXMI FOX 17<br />

3117 Plaza Drive NE<br />

Grand Rapids, MI 49525<br />

Phone: (616) 447-5127<br />

FAX: (616) 364-6018<br />

Regional Outlets Phone Number Fax Number<br />

Lansing State Journal 517-377-1068 517-377-1298<br />

Midland Daily News 989-839-4238 989-835-6991<br />

Macomb Daily 810-469-4510 810-469-3892<br />

Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun 989-772-2400 989-773-0382<br />

Port Huron Times Hearald 810-989-6266 810-989-6294<br />

Saginaw News 1-800-875-7777 989-752-3115<br />

South Haven Tribune 616-637-1104 616-637-8415<br />

Traverse City Record-Eagle 231-946-2000 231-946-8632<br />

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Laker <strong>Football</strong><br />

Tradition <strong>of</strong> Excellence<br />

1971-2006<br />

The GVSU Winning Tradition<br />

3 National Championships<br />

4 Championship Appearances<br />

4 Regional Championships<br />

10 NCAA Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearances<br />

11 Conference Championships<br />

The Lakers have won 3 <strong>of</strong> the last 4<br />

Division II National Championships<br />

The Tradition Continues<br />

1 Harlon Hill Award Winner<br />

1 Gene Upshaw Award Winner<br />

112 All-Americans since 1974<br />

The Lakers are 263-114-3 in 35<br />

seasons <strong>of</strong> football<br />

GVSU operates the winningest<br />

program in Division II football


Coaches Coaches<br />

Chuck Chuck<br />

Martin Martin<br />

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Assistant Coaches Coaches<br />

pg. pg.<br />

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HEAD COACH<br />

Grand Valley State head coach Chuck Martin is set to embark<br />

on his third year as the leader <strong>of</strong> the winningest DII football program<br />

in the country. All Martin did his first two years was lead the<br />

Lakers to 23 wins, a DII National Championship, a 13-game winning<br />

streak and a GLIAC title. The National Championship, the<br />

Lakers’ 13-game winning streak and the GLIAC title all came in<br />

the 2005 campaign. Chuck was named the American <strong>Football</strong><br />

Coaches Association DII Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year for his efforts during<br />

the 2005 season. Martin, who was an assistant coach for three years<br />

prior to becoming the sixth head coach in Laker football history,<br />

was named to the head coaching post on December 31, 2003 by<br />

GVSU Director <strong>of</strong> Athletics Tim Selgo. GVSU is 23-3 with Martin<br />

as the head coach and 71-9 with him on the coaching staff since<br />

2000.<br />

Martin guided GVSU to its second perfect record for an entire<br />

season and its fourth perfect regular in his second season at the<br />

helm. Grand Valley State ranked among the top 25 in nine different<br />

team statistical categories, including five among the nations top<br />

seven. 11 <strong>of</strong> GVSU’s 13 opponents were held to 17 points or less<br />

and seven scored 10 points or fewer. The Lakers held their opponents<br />

<strong>of</strong>f the scoreboard in 25 <strong>of</strong> 52 quarters during the season.<br />

Conversely, the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense broke the 30-point mark eight times<br />

and outscored their opponents 434-159. GVSU scored points in 44<br />

<strong>of</strong> 52 quarters played during the season. 18 Lakers earned All-<br />

GLIAC plaudits, including nine that earned All-GLIAC First-Team<br />

honors. Eight 2005 squad members also earned all-america plaudits,<br />

including two (Mike McFadden and Josh Bourke) that were<br />

consensus all-americans.<br />

GVSU opened the 2005 season with an impressive 30-10 win<br />

over West Michigan rival Ferris State before a GVSU single-game<br />

record crowd <strong>of</strong> 14,557. GVSU moved into the number one spot in<br />

the AFCA coaches poll following a 14-10 comeback win over<br />

Ashland in week four. The victory over the Eagles sparked a<br />

momentum change and the Lakers rolled through the rest <strong>of</strong> regular<br />

season. GVSU claimed a 31-10 victory over #4 Saginaw Valley<br />

State in week seven and a 30-14 win over #5 Northwood in week<br />

eight. Martin guided the Lakers to four more impressive wins over<br />

ranked opponents in the play<strong>of</strong>fs, including a 21-17 victory over<br />

Northwest Missouri State in the title game.<br />

In addition to his 23-3 overall mark, Martin is 6-1 in NCAA DII<br />

play<strong>of</strong>f action. In just two years, 30 players have earned All-<br />

GLIAC honors and 11 have received all-america plaudits.<br />

Martin guided Grand Valley State to a 10-3 mark and a berth in<br />

the NCAA DII play<strong>of</strong>f in his first season at the helm. The 10 wins<br />

posted by GVSU under Martin were the most for any first-year<br />

head coach in the history <strong>of</strong> Laker football.<br />

The Chuck Martin File<br />

Degree: Milliken, 1990, Accounting<br />

Master’s Degree: Mankato State, 1993, Phys Ed.<br />

Family: wife, Dulcie, son, Max, daughter, Emma<br />

Coaching:<br />

2004 - Head Coach<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

2000 - 2004 Assistant Coach<br />

Defensive Backs<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

1998 - 2000 Assistant Coach<br />

Defensive Backs<br />

Eastern Michigan<br />

1996 - 1998 Assistant Coach<br />

Defensive Coordinator<br />

Milliken<br />

1993 - 1996 Assistant Coach<br />

Linebackers<br />

Wittenberg<br />

1992 - 93 Graduate Assistant<br />

Mankato State


Martin’s first head coaching victory came in the season opener<br />

against GLIAC and West Michigan rival Ferris State by a 24-6<br />

score. GVSU followed with five more victories and continued to<br />

hold onto the top ranking in the AFCA poll. Following a pair <strong>of</strong> setbacks<br />

to nationally-ranked teams, the Lakers concluded the regular<br />

season with a pair <strong>of</strong> wins, including a 24-7 victory over fourthranked<br />

Michigan Tech in front <strong>of</strong> over 50,000 at Michigan<br />

Stadium.<br />

Grand Valley State advanced to the NCAA DII Play<strong>of</strong>fs for the<br />

fourth straight year and claimed a 16-13 comeback win at 8thranked<br />

Winona State in first-round action. GVSU followed with a<br />

10-7 victory over Northwood in a second-round contest. The win<br />

over the Timberwolves avenged a Laker loss to NU earlier in the<br />

season and advanced GVSU to the NCAA DII Quarterfinals for the<br />

fourth straight year. GVSU dropped its quarterfinal matchup at<br />

North Dakota by a 19-15 score. The Lakers, who finished the 2004<br />

season ranked ninth in the country, placed 12 members<br />

on the All-GLIAC squad.<br />

Prior to being named head coach, Martin was an<br />

assistant coach at GVSU for four years. Chuck was the<br />

defensive coordinator in the Lakers’ 2003 National<br />

Championship season. Grand Valley State rode its<br />

defense to the 2003 NCAA DII <strong>Football</strong> National<br />

Championship, holding its final three opponents in the<br />

play<strong>of</strong>fs to just three field goals. Grand Valley State<br />

ranked in the top 10 nationally in four defensive categories<br />

in 2003, including a national-best, rushing<br />

defense that yielded just 64.9 yards per game. In addition,<br />

GVSU led the nation in turnovers forced (43) and<br />

total turnover margin (+21). Grand Valley State ranked<br />

third in scoring defense (13.3 ppg) and 19th in pass efficiency<br />

defense (100.3). The Lakers ranked first in the<br />

GLIAC in four defensive categories and second in two.<br />

Martin was a key figure in the progression <strong>of</strong> the<br />

GVSU defense during his time as an assistant. Under his leadership,<br />

the defensive backfield earned 10 All-GLIAC honors in four<br />

years, including safety Scott Mackey being named the GLIAC<br />

Defensive Back <strong>of</strong> the Year and a First-Team All-American in 2002<br />

and 2003. The Laker defensive backfield picked <strong>of</strong>f 84 passes the<br />

four years prior to him becoming head coach, including a GVSU<br />

single-season record 26 in both 2001 and 2003. Grand Valley State<br />

HEAD COACH<br />

returned 14 interceptions for touchdowns.<br />

The 37-year-old Martin began his coaching career at Mankato<br />

State in 1992 while finishing his master’s degree. After a one-year<br />

stint with the Mavericks, Martin moved on to Wittenberg<br />

University in Springfield, Ohio. At Wittenberg, Martin coached the<br />

linebackers in football and served as the head golf coach and assistant<br />

baseball coach for two years. Chuck moved on to become the<br />

defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach at his alma mater,<br />

Millikin University, for two years before taking over the linebackers<br />

at Eastern Michigan in 1998. Martin coached the linebackers at<br />

EMU for two years prior to his arrival at GVSU<br />

Martin was a standout athlete at Millikin University, earning<br />

All-American honors as a free safety, as well as GTE Academic<br />

All-American plaudits. In addition, Martin was an all-conference<br />

place-kicker. Chuck was also a standout on the hardwood for<br />

Millikin, earning academic all-district honors. Martin graduated<br />

from Millikin in 1990 with a degree in accounting.<br />

Chuck is a native <strong>of</strong> Park Forest, Illinois, and graduated from<br />

Rich East High School in 1986. Martin and his wife, Dulcie, have<br />

a six-year son (Max) and a two-year old daughter (Emma).<br />

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ASSISTANT ASSISTANT<br />

COACHES<br />

Todd Kolster enters his sixth year on the Grand Valley State football<br />

coaching staff and his fourth as a full-time coach. Kolster is in his third year<br />

as the <strong>of</strong>fensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach.<br />

Kolster’s <strong>of</strong>fensive unit in 2005 was one <strong>of</strong> the most balanced in DII football<br />

as GVSU was one <strong>of</strong> five teams in the country to average better than<br />

210 yards per game rushing (211.4) and 220 yards per game passing<br />

(220.3). GVSU averaged 431.7 yards per game <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense and 6.2<br />

yards per play. The Lakers averaged 33.4 points per game and scored in 44<br />

-<strong>of</strong>-52 quarters played. Grand Valley State has ranked among the GLIAC<br />

leaders in every <strong>of</strong>fensive category during Kolster’s tenure as <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

coordinator. Kolster’s <strong>of</strong>fense has featured the ability to grind it out or score<br />

via the big play.<br />

In addition to balance <strong>of</strong>fensively, Kolster is a stickler for hanging onto<br />

the ball. GVSU turned the ball over just 18 times (6 INT/12 lost fumbles)<br />

in 903 <strong>of</strong>fensive plays a year ago and have just 36 turnovers in over 1,800<br />

plays the last two years. Seven <strong>of</strong>fensive performers earned All-GLIAC<br />

plaudits in 2005 and 13 have been named All-GLIAC in his two years guiding<br />

the <strong>of</strong>fense.<br />

Todd tutored the Laker running backs from 2001-2003 and played a key<br />

role in a running game that averaged over 220 yards rushing per game for<br />

three straight years. Kolster guided All-American and Harlon Hill<br />

Candidate Michael Tennessee, who rushed for a GVSU single-season<br />

record 1,633 yards and 16 TDs on 342 carries in 2003. Tennessee set the<br />

GVSU single-game (49) and single-season (342) rushing attempts record<br />

and finished his career as the all-time leading rusher in Laker football history<br />

(3,525). In 2002, Kolster coached Reggie Spearmon, the second alltime<br />

leading rusher in GVSU history, and Brent Lesniak, the fourth all-time<br />

leading rusher in Laker history. Spearmon earned All-GLIAC and All-<br />

American honors, while Lesniak was a two-time All-GLIAC selection.<br />

Kolster has mentored three <strong>of</strong> the top four career rushers in GVSU football<br />

history.<br />

Prior to joining the GVSU staff, Kolster was the defensive coordinator at<br />

East Grand Rapids for one year. Todd was the defensive line coach at his<br />

alma mater, Hope <strong>College</strong>, for three years.<br />

Kolster played four years <strong>of</strong> football on the defensive line for Hope<br />

<strong>College</strong>. He graduated from Hope with a degree in Physical<br />

Education/Kinesiology-Communications and received his Master’s in<br />

Adult and Higher Education from Grand Valley State.<br />

Matt Pawlowski is set for his third year as the defensive coordinator at Grand<br />

Valley State. Pawlowski has guided one <strong>of</strong> the top defenses in the country the last two<br />

years. Under Pawlowski, the Lakers are yielding 268.2 total yards per game, 92.4<br />

rushing yards, an 89.1 pass efficiency rating and 13.1 points per game. GVSU has<br />

held its opponents to 10 points or less in 14-<strong>of</strong>-26 games during Pawlowski’s tenure<br />

as defensive coordinator.<br />

Pawlowski’s 2005 unit held the Lakers’ opponents <strong>of</strong>f the scoreboard in 25-<strong>of</strong>-52<br />

quarters played. The Lakers led the nation in pass efficiency defense (83.6), ranked<br />

third in scoring defense (12.2), ranked fifth in total defense (254.6) and ranked seventh<br />

in rushing defense (88.3). The GVSU defense held 9-<strong>of</strong>-13 foes under the 100yard<br />

rushing mark in 2005 and Pawlowski’s defensive unit has held 16-<strong>of</strong>-26 opponents<br />

under the 100-yard rushing mark the last two years. The Lakers held 7-<strong>of</strong>-13<br />

opponents to 10 points or less last season. Six GVSU defenders earned All-GLIAC<br />

honors, including three first-team honorees. DL Mike McFadden earned the Gene<br />

Upshaw Award as the top lineman in DII football and he became the second straight<br />

Laker to earn the GLIAC Defensive Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year Award (Keyonta Marshall<br />

2003-2004).<br />

Pawlowski continued the dominance <strong>of</strong> Laker defenses in his first year at the helm.<br />

GVSU held six teams to seven points or less with one shutout (34-0 at Wayne State).<br />

The Lakers held Wayne State to a GLIAC record three first downs and GVSU set<br />

school and single-game defensive records for fewest first downs allowed (3), fewest<br />

yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense allowed (69), fewest yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense allowed in first half<br />

(21), fewest yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense allowed in second half (48), fewest rushing first<br />

downs allowed (2), fewest passing first downs allowed (1), fewest yards per play by<br />

an opponent (1.4), and fewest plays by an opponent (48) vs. Wayne State. Several<br />

players earned individual honors, including DT Keyonta Marshall being named<br />

GLIAC Defensive Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year and Lucius Hawkins earning the GLIAC<br />

Defensive Back <strong>of</strong> the Year honor.<br />

Pawlowski arrived at GVSU after spending one year as the defensive coordinator<br />

at Ashland University. Ashland ranked in the top five <strong>of</strong> six different GLIAC defensive<br />

categories, including four <strong>of</strong> which the Eagles ranked second.<br />

Prior to Ashland, Pawlowski was the defensive coordinator at Marietta <strong>College</strong><br />

(2001-02), the O-line and D-line coach at Stow (Ohio) High School and the linebacker<br />

coach at Eastern Michigan (1999-2000). Pawlowski built a nationally-ranked<br />

defense in his 14 years (1985-99) at St. Cloud State University. The Huskies led the<br />

North Central Conference in total defense five times and ranked second once from<br />

1987-92. Six times during his tenure St. Cloud State ranked among the nation's top<br />

10 in defense. Pawlowski coached the defensive MVP in the North Central<br />

Conference three times while at SCSU.<br />

Pawlowski has worked on the defensive side <strong>of</strong> the ball for most <strong>of</strong> his career, but<br />

he's been involved in just about every aspect <strong>of</strong> coaching. In addition to the above<br />

mentioned schools, Pawlowski spent five years at Ohio University (1979-84) working<br />

with linebacker and defensive backs, one year at Montana State (1978) and one<br />

year at Eastern Montana <strong>College</strong> (1977).<br />

A native <strong>of</strong> Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Pawlowski and his wife Vonee have three children:<br />

Tara (25), Korie (21) and Tommy (12).


Steve Brockelbank enters his third year as the <strong>of</strong>fensive line coach at<br />

Grand Valley State. Brockelbank’s unit enabled the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense to feature<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the most balanced attacks in the country in 2005.<br />

The Laker <strong>of</strong>fensive line featured five All-GLIAC performers and two<br />

All-Americans that paved the way for the GVSU <strong>of</strong>fense to average more<br />

than 220 yards passing and 210 yards rushing per game. Josh Bourke,<br />

Brandon Barnes, Mike Pinter, Chris Stoddard and Joe Wohlscheid earned<br />

All-GLIAC plaudits, with Bourke and Wohlscheid garnering national attention.<br />

Further evidence <strong>of</strong> balance saw the Lakers rush for 25 TDs and pass<br />

for 27. In addition, Grand Valley State averaged 4.7 yards per rushing<br />

attempt and 6.2 yards per play in 2005. The Laker <strong>of</strong>fensive front proved to<br />

be equally versatile in run and pass blocking. GVSU allowed just 12 QB<br />

sacks in 313 passing attempts and were tackled for a loss just 73 times in<br />

590 rushing attempts.<br />

Brockelbank’s <strong>of</strong>fensive charges faced several injuries in his first season<br />

at the helm <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fensive line in 2004. Several first-year performers on<br />

the Laker <strong>of</strong>fensive line yielded just 22 QB sacks in 364 passing attempts<br />

and keyed an <strong>of</strong>fense that ranked among the top five in several categories.<br />

Senior James Streit and freshman Brandon Barnes earned All-GLIAC honors<br />

under Brockelbank.<br />

Prior to his arrival at Grand Valley State, Steve spent the five years as<br />

head football coach at Ludington High School. Brockelbank was the <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

line coach at Hillsdale <strong>College</strong> from 1994-99. In addition to coaching<br />

the <strong>of</strong>fensive line, Brockelbank was the <strong>of</strong>fensive coordinator for the<br />

Chargers from 1997-99. While at Hillsdale, Brockelbank guided an <strong>of</strong>fense<br />

that ranked among the best in the MIFC in terms <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense. Steve also<br />

spent two years (1992-93) as the <strong>of</strong>fensive line coach at Wayne State.<br />

Brockelbank, who earned a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science degree from Eastern<br />

Michigan University in 1991, was a three-year letterwinner and a two-time<br />

All-Mid American Conference performer for the Eagles on the gridiron.<br />

Steve completed his Master’s in Education at Spring Arbor University in<br />

1997.<br />

A native <strong>of</strong> Jenison, Brockelbank earned all-state honors for the Wildcats<br />

in 1985. Steve and his wife, Heidi, have three daughters, Hayley (11),<br />

Madisyn (9), and Morgan (4).<br />

ASSISTANT ASSISTANT<br />

COACHES<br />

Matt Mitchell is set to begin his third year as the linebacker coach at<br />

Grand Valley State. Mitchell took over a young, inexperienced linebacking<br />

crew two years ago and has turned them into possibly the deepest, most athletic<br />

group in the country.<br />

Mitchell’s linebacking unit was a key in the Lakers’ defensive charge that<br />

led the nation in pass efficiency defense (83.6), ranked third in scoring<br />

defense (12.2), fifth in total defense (254.6) and seventh in rushing defense<br />

(88.3). Laker linebackers held five <strong>of</strong> the top nine spots among the tackle<br />

leaders on the GVSU defense. Grand Valley State held its opponents <strong>of</strong>f the<br />

scoreboard in 25-<strong>of</strong>-52 quarters played during the 2005 season and seven-<strong>of</strong>-<br />

13 opponents were held to 10 points or less. Nine-<strong>of</strong>-13 foes failed to reach<br />

the 100-yard rushing mark. The Grand Valley State defense yielded 15 TDs<br />

in 13 games last season, with six <strong>of</strong> those 15 TDs coming in the fourth quarter.<br />

The Lakers held three opponents out <strong>of</strong> the endzone for over 11 quarters<br />

to start the season.<br />

Mitchell tutored All-GLIAC performers Matt Beaty and Anthony Adams<br />

in 2005, while Lucius Hawkins garnered All-GLIAC plaudits in 2004.<br />

Mitchell’s linebacking unit was a key figure in the Lakers’ dominating<br />

defense in 2004. GVSU led the GLIAC in scoring defense (14.4), rushing<br />

defense (99.2), and total defense (281.2). The Lakers ranked second in pass<br />

efficiency defense (95.7) and QB sacks (33). GVSU held six teams to seven<br />

points or less with one shutout (34-0 at Wayne State).<br />

Prior to his arrival at GVSU, Mitchell spent four years at Wartburg (Iowa)<br />

<strong>College</strong> as an assistant coach, including the final two as the defensive coordinator.<br />

Wartburg, which compiled a record <strong>of</strong> 21-3 while Mitchell was in<br />

charge <strong>of</strong> the defense, advanced to the quarterfinals <strong>of</strong> the NCAA Division<br />

III National Championship each <strong>of</strong> his last two years. Wartburg finished<br />

third in total defense, second in rush defense and eighth in scoring defense<br />

in 2003 under Mitchell's guidance. His 2002 defense also ranked among the<br />

top 10 statistically in Division III.<br />

In addition to coaching, Matt was also the head strength and conditioning<br />

coordinator at Wartburg during his tenure.<br />

Mitchell is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the NSCA<br />

and a club coach certified through USA Weightlifting.<br />

Mitchell earned his B.S.S in Biology and Secondary Education from<br />

Cornell (Iowa) <strong>College</strong> in 1997. Matt was a two-time, First-Team All-<br />

Midwest Conference selection as a defensive lineman during his playing<br />

career at Cornell (Iowa) <strong>College</strong>.<br />

Matt is single and resides in Allendale.<br />

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Matt Yoches begins his first year as the defensive line coach after serving<br />

as a graduate assistant in the Laker program the previous two years.<br />

Yoches worked with the defense during his two years as a GA. Matt will<br />

take over a unit that includes the Gene Upshaw Award winner, Mike<br />

McFadden, as the top interior lineman in DII football. The defensive line<br />

returns five letterwinners and has several key newcomers for the 2006 campaign.<br />

Yoches turned in a stellar four-year career for the Lakers on the defensive<br />

line (2000-2003). A four-year letterwinner for the Lakers on the defensive<br />

front, Yoches was part <strong>of</strong> GVSU’s back-to-back National<br />

Championship teams in 2002-03. He tallied 38 tackles, 12 tackles for loss<br />

(-67) and five QB sacks (-42) during his senior campaign. Matt received<br />

All-GLIAC plaudits and was named to the CoSIDA District Four All-<br />

Academic squad as a senior.<br />

Yoches recorded 68 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss (-67) and seven QB<br />

sack (-42) in his career. GVSU was 48-6 during his career with two<br />

National Championships and two GLIAC titles.<br />

A Dearborn Heights, Mich. native, Matt graduated from Grand Valley<br />

State in 2004 with a movement science degree and is currently working on<br />

his master’s. Matt and his wife, the former Adrienne Lubeck, were married<br />

in May and currently reside in Allendale.<br />

Jim Schaak enters his fourth year as special<br />

teams coach at Grand Valley State. Schaak<br />

works primarily with the Laker kickers, while<br />

also assisting with the defense. Schaak has<br />

worked as an assistant coach at Grand Rapids<br />

Community <strong>College</strong> and Grand Rapids West<br />

Catholic. Schaak graduated from Michigan<br />

State in 1964 and earned his master’s from MSU<br />

in 1977.<br />

David Sartin joins the Laker football program<br />

and will work on the <strong>of</strong>fensive side <strong>of</strong> the ball.<br />

Sartin comes to Grand Valley State after spending<br />

five years as an assistant coach at North Park<br />

University in Chicago, Ill. Sartin coached on<br />

both the <strong>of</strong>fensive and defensive sides <strong>of</strong> the ball<br />

while at North Park. David was a standout player<br />

at DIII power Mount Union from 1993-96.<br />

Mount Union was 51-3 during his career with<br />

two National Championships (1993-96).<br />

Adam McClain will work with the Laker<br />

defense as he enters his first season on the<br />

coaching staff. McClain comes to GVSU after<br />

spending the last three years as the defensive<br />

line coach at North Carolina Wesleyan <strong>College</strong>.<br />

McClain spent one season as an assistant at<br />

Wittenberg University where he was a two-time<br />

all-conference center.<br />

ASSISTANT ASSISTANT<br />

COACHES<br />

William Pascol enters his second year on the Laker coaching staff, but<br />

will be in charge <strong>of</strong> the running backs for the first time. William tutored the<br />

defensive line in his first season at Grand Valley State.<br />

Pascol’s defensive line was a force in the Lakers’ defensive charge that<br />

led the nation in pass efficiency defense (83.6), ranked third in scoring<br />

defense (12.2), fifth in total defense (254.6), and seventh in rushing defense<br />

(88.3). The Laker defensive line recorded 47 tackles for loss, 37 QB sacks<br />

and 244 total tackles in 2005. Highlighting that group effort was the recordsetting<br />

season <strong>of</strong> Gene Upshaw Award winning defensive tackle Mike<br />

McFadden. McFadden was honored as the top interior lineman in DII college<br />

football for his stellar junior season in which he recorded at least one<br />

quarterback sack in all 13 games and notched a season total <strong>of</strong> 19 QB sacks.<br />

McFadden ranked second on the squad in total tackles with 83. The Laker<br />

defensive line anchored a unit that held seven-<strong>of</strong>-13 opponents to 10 points<br />

or less and held 9-<strong>of</strong>-13 foes under the 100-yard rushing mark.<br />

Prior to his arrival at Grand Valley State, Pascol spent the 2004 season as<br />

a defensive backfield coach at Otterbein <strong>College</strong> in Westerville, Ohio.<br />

Pascol tutored First-Team All-Ohio Athletic Conference defensive back<br />

Micheaux Robinson. William served on head coach Charlie Weatherbie’s<br />

staff at the U.S. Naval Academy in 2001 where he served as the defensive<br />

coordinator at the U.S. Naval Academy Prep School. Pascol spent one year<br />

as a graduate assistant to the recruiting coordinator at Ohio State. The<br />

Buckeyes finished 8-4 with an appearance in the Outback Bowl.<br />

Pascol holds a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Business Administration degree<br />

with a concentration in accounting from Ohio State. William and his wife,<br />

the former Angela Marie Walker, are the proud parents <strong>of</strong> son, William (5),<br />

and daughter, Courtney (3).<br />

Dave Greener<br />

Equipment<br />

Dan Fodrocy begins his first year with the<br />

Laker football program and will work on the<br />

<strong>of</strong>fensive side <strong>of</strong> the ball. Fodrocy comes to<br />

Grand Valley State after a four-year career at<br />

Saginaw Valley State. Dan recorded 213 tackles,<br />

40 tackles for loss and 18 QB sacks in 46 career<br />

games. He tallied career-highs in tackles (86),<br />

TFL (20) and QB sacks (9) en route to earning<br />

All-GLIAC plaudits as a senior.<br />

Dan Price<br />

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SEASON PREVIEW<br />

Grand Valley State will open the 2006 season much like it<br />

started the previous four seasons, with a target on its back. The<br />

Lakers will open their fifth straight year as the top-ranked team<br />

in the country. In three <strong>of</strong> the four years that GVSU opened the<br />

year number one they claimed the NCAA DII National<br />

Championship. Grand Valley State is 70-5 in its last 75 games<br />

and 77-9 since 2000. The Laker senior class is 36-4 overall and<br />

9-1 in the NCAA play<strong>of</strong>fs with two national championships. In<br />

addition, GVSU is 50-3 in<br />

its last 53 GLIAC games.<br />

“Obviously, we have<br />

had an incredible run the<br />

last four years,” said<br />

third-year head coach<br />

Chuck Martin. “However,<br />

our record the last four<br />

years didn’t just happen.<br />

Our coaches and players<br />

work extremely hard on<br />

preparation. These kids<br />

prepare for success and<br />

they understand what<br />

goes into winning a conference<br />

and national<br />

championship,” added<br />

Martin.<br />

Offense<br />

Grand Valley State lost a key playmaker in Brandon<br />

Langston, a pair <strong>of</strong> three-year starting <strong>of</strong>fensive linemen and a<br />

tight end who just came up with key catches. However, the<br />

Lakers’ cupboard isn’t bare. The Grand Valley State <strong>of</strong>fense<br />

returns seven starters and 22 letterwinners to the mix for the<br />

2006 season. The Lakers have no shortage <strong>of</strong> playmaker’s<br />

returning and a number <strong>of</strong> exciting newcomers that will be<br />

called upon for contributions.<br />

Quarterbacks<br />

Incumbent starter Cullen Finnerty returns for his fourth year<br />

as the starter. Finnerty is 36-4 as a starting quarterback, including<br />

a 9-1 mark in the play<strong>of</strong>fs. Cullen has a chance to become<br />

the first quarterback in DII history to pass for 10,000 yards and<br />

rush for 2,000. Finnerty enters his senior year having passed<br />

for 7,685 yards and rushed<br />

for 1,803. He has accounted<br />

for 9,488 yards and 92<br />

touchdowns in his career.<br />

Cullen has averaged 13.2<br />

yards per completion in his<br />

career.<br />

“Cullen is such a competitor<br />

and has the mentality<br />

<strong>of</strong> a linebacker playing<br />

quarterback,” said Martin.<br />

QUARTERBACKS<br />

Player Class ‘05GP/CAR<br />

Cullen Finnerty* Sr. 13/40<br />

Brad Iciek RFr. -<br />

Chad Somerville RFr. -<br />

Brennan Glass Fr. -<br />

Mike Scherpenberg Fr. -<br />

* Denotes returning starter<br />

“He does an outstanding job <strong>of</strong> managing the game and knows<br />

that with our defense we would rather force our opponent to<br />

drive the length <strong>of</strong> the field versus giving the ball up on a<br />

turnover and creating a short field.”<br />

A pair <strong>of</strong> redshirt freshman with no game experience will back<br />

up Finnerty. Brad Iciek enters the fall second on the depth chart,<br />

while Chad Somerville is pushing for the backup role. Both<br />

gained valuable experience in the spring, but will look to get<br />

their feet wet with playing time early in the season.<br />

“We feel good about where Brad and Chad stand at this point,<br />

but we want to get them playing time to so they can experience<br />

the speed <strong>of</strong> the college game,” said Martin. “They were both<br />

able to get a feel for what to expect by playing against our<br />

defense in the spring and that will be an advantage when they<br />

get the chance to play,” said Martin.<br />

Running Backs<br />

Senior Astin Martin was<br />

impressive in his first year<br />

with the Lakers. His 1,353<br />

rushing yards ranks third on<br />

the Laker single-season list<br />

and he has 2,574 career rushing<br />

yards. Astin broke the<br />

100-yard rushing mark nine<br />

times and as the season progressed<br />

he became more<br />

comfortable with the <strong>of</strong>fense.<br />

RUNNING BACKS<br />

Player Class ‘05GP/CAR<br />

Astin Martin* Sr. 13/39#<br />

Rhoderick Tyler Jr. 2/2<br />

Nathan Bieszka So. 3/3<br />

Steve Elenbaas So. -<br />

Matt Flutur RFr. -<br />

Maurice Gore RFr. -<br />

Matt Baker Fr. -<br />

Matt Russell Fr. -<br />

# Played two years at Toledo<br />

* Denotes returning starter<br />

“I was really pleased with progress that Astin showed<br />

throughout the season,” said Martin. “He really came on as the<br />

season moved forward and you could tell his comfort level rose<br />

with each and every game.”<br />

A committee <strong>of</strong> running backs will be asked to spell Martin.<br />

Redshirt freshmen Maurice Gore and Matt Flutur will see playing<br />

time. Senior Mark Catlin, junior Preston Garris and redshirt<br />

freshman Blake Smolen will also tote the ball.<br />

“I feel we have a lot <strong>of</strong><br />

potential at the running<br />

back position in terms<br />

<strong>of</strong> numbers and quality.<br />

I really like the combinations<br />

that we can put<br />

together with the different<br />

talents <strong>of</strong> each player,”<br />

said Martin.<br />

Wide Receivers<br />

Deep and talented are<br />

two words that describe<br />

the receiving unit. The<br />

Lakers return 114 receptions<br />

from five key<br />

returnees that have a<br />

great deal <strong>of</strong> experience.<br />

Add in a group <strong>of</strong> talented<br />

newcomers and you<br />

have the makings <strong>of</strong> a lot <strong>of</strong> big plays. Seniors Eric Fowler,<br />

Terry Mitchell and Mark Catlin, along with junior Antione<br />

Trent and sophomore Robert Carlisle boast a lot <strong>of</strong> talent.<br />

Fowler led the Lakers with 57 catches for 882 yards, while<br />

Mitchell hauled in 23 catches for 485 yards and six TDs.


Mitchell’s 21.1 yards per<br />

catch led the team. Trent came<br />

up with some key receptions,<br />

while Garris and Catlin are<br />

key performers that give the<br />

Lakers a lot <strong>of</strong> options.<br />

Jaquon Morrison is a junior<br />

college transfer with impressive<br />

credentials, while Mike<br />

Koster and Blake Smolen<br />

showed great promise in the<br />

spring. Sophomore Scott<br />

Blasko gained valuable experience<br />

at tight end last season<br />

and saw a great deal <strong>of</strong> action<br />

as the season progressed.<br />

“Going into the season we<br />

feel good about what we have<br />

at the wide receiver position,”<br />

said Martin. “I like the depth<br />

and the combinations that we<br />

can put on the field for certain<br />

situations. This group has<br />

really turned into a strength <strong>of</strong><br />

our football team.”<br />

Offensive Lineman<br />

Like any other team, success<br />

<strong>of</strong>fensively rests on the <strong>of</strong>fensive line. The Lakers’ <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

features both talent and depth. Juniors Joe Wohlscheid (RG) and<br />

Brandon Barnes (RT), pre-<br />

season All-Americans, make<br />

up possibly the best right side<br />

<strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong>fensive line in the<br />

country. The Lakers have<br />

eight other <strong>of</strong>fensive linemen<br />

that have a great deal <strong>of</strong><br />

experience. Drew Burton,<br />

Jacob Henige, Sean Stevens,<br />

Billy Eisenhardt, Jacob<br />

Topp, Sam Allen and junior<br />

college transfer Nate John<br />

enable will be counted on to<br />

fill the gaps vacated by All-<br />

GLIAC performers Josh<br />

Bourke, Mike Pinter and<br />

Chris Stoddard. Redshirt<br />

freshmen Nick McDonald<br />

and Tyler Holtz will also<br />

push for playing time.<br />

“We have an outstanding<br />

core group <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fensive linemen,”<br />

said Martin. “That<br />

group give our <strong>of</strong>fense the<br />

flexibility to do a number <strong>of</strong><br />

things in both the running<br />

and passing game. I don’t<br />

think you can ever have<br />

WIDE RECEIVERS<br />

Player Class ‘05GP/CAR<br />

Eric Fowler* Sr. 13/27<br />

Antione Trent* Jr. 12/22<br />

Mark Catlin Sr. 12/38<br />

Terry Mitchell Sr. 13/13<br />

Preston Garris Jr. 12/21<br />

Jaquon Morrison Jr. -<br />

Robert Carlisle So. 4/4<br />

Corey Edwards So. 12/12<br />

Mitch Hodges So. -<br />

Ryan Bass RFr. -<br />

Anthony Crump RFr. -<br />

Gary Davis RFr. -<br />

Stevie Freeman RFr. -<br />

Mike Koster RFr. -<br />

Felix Sharp RFr. -<br />

Blake Smolen RFr. -<br />

Matt Wade RFr. -<br />

Carlos Clark Fr. -<br />

* Denotes returning starter<br />

TIGHT ENDS<br />

Player Class ‘05GP/CAR<br />

Mike Graham Jr. -<br />

Scott Blasko So. 8/8<br />

John Mathews So. 4/4<br />

Cameron Bradfield RFr. -<br />

Tony Carreri Fr. -<br />

Ian Evans Fr. -<br />

OFFENSIVE LINE<br />

Player Class ‘05GP/CAR<br />

Joe Wohlscheid* Jr. 12/24#<br />

Brandon Barnes* Jr. 13/26<br />

Drew Burton Sr. -/28<br />

Jacob Henige Jr. 10/13<br />

Nate John Jr. -<br />

Sean Stevens Jr. 13/26<br />

Dan Tape Jr. -/2<br />

Sam Allen So. 4/4<br />

Billy Eisenhardt So. 3/3<br />

Jacob Topp So. 5/5<br />

Tyler Holtz RFr. -<br />

Nick McDonald RFr. -<br />

Doug Neumeyer RFr. -<br />

Charles Pike RFr. -<br />

Alex Szarenski RFr. -<br />

Jonathan Bezemek RFr. -<br />

Tory Buter Fr. -<br />

Greg Copeland Fr. -<br />

Joe Davis Fr. -<br />

Dan Foster Fr. -<br />

John Godush Fr. -<br />

James Hardy Fr. -<br />

Brett Hines Fr. -<br />

Brett Stengele Fr. -<br />

Joey Teague Fr. -<br />

Collin Williams Fr. -<br />

* Denotes returning starter<br />

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enough depth on the<br />

<strong>of</strong>fensive line, but I feel<br />

good about who we are<br />

going to put on the<br />

field among our top 12<br />

players up front.”<br />

Defense<br />

The Lakers return<br />

nine starters and 15 letterman<br />

to a defense that<br />

ranked among the<br />

national leaders in virtually<br />

every team category.<br />

GVSU’s depth<br />

defensively will also be<br />

bolstered by the addition<br />

key junior college<br />

transfers and redshirt freshmen.<br />

Defensive Line<br />

Grand Valley State returns three starters, highlighted by the<br />

return <strong>of</strong> consensus All-American defensive lineman Mike<br />

McFadden. McFadden was named the Gene Upshaw Award<br />

winner as the top interior lineman in DII college football after<br />

recording a QB sack in every game played for a total <strong>of</strong> 19.<br />

Mike also ranked second on the team in total tackles with 83.<br />

Juniors Ryan Gaydosh and<br />

Justin Ulberg enter their second<br />

season as starters, while<br />

senior Derrick Jones will be<br />

expected to contribute after a<br />

stellar spring. Sophomore<br />

Dan Skuta move from linebacker<br />

to defensive line,<br />

while redshirt freshman<br />

Drew Hinkle and Lance<br />

Travis will be counted on in<br />

the playing rotation. Junior<br />

college transfers Jeremy<br />

Ehinger and Chris Favors<br />

will also see action.<br />

“You are going to feel<br />

good about your defensive<br />

line when you have Mike<br />

McFadden suiting up,” said<br />

Martin. “Mike is a difference<br />

maker that makes an<br />

impact on every play. You<br />

throw Ryan Gaydosh, Justin<br />

Ulberg and Derrick Jones<br />

into the mix and you the<br />

opportunity to have an out-<br />

DEFENSIVE LINE<br />

Player Class ‘05GP/CAR<br />

Mike McFadden* Sr. 13/40<br />

Ryan Gaydosh* Jr. 13/26<br />

Justin Ulberg* Jr. 13/26<br />

Derrick Jones Sr. 10/10<br />

Jeremy Ehinger Jr. -<br />

Chris Favors Jr. -<br />

Dan Skuta So. 13/13<br />

Marvin Plowden So. 1/1<br />

Nick Romer So. -<br />

Brett Harris RFr. -<br />

Drew Hinkle RFr. -<br />

Bryan Thomas RFr. -<br />

Lance Travis RFr. -<br />

Nate Beebe Fr. -<br />

Mendalson Covington Fr. -<br />

Alex Gilde Fr. -<br />

Brad Hull Fr. -<br />

Sam Jones Fr. -<br />

Larmar Keith Fr. -<br />

Mike Leiffers Fr. -<br />

Justin Pollock Fr. -<br />

Danny Richard Fr. -<br />

Justin Winsor Fr. -<br />

* Denotes returning starter<br />

standing defensive front,” added Martin. “I also like what Dan<br />

Skuta, Lance Travis and Drew Hinkle are able to provide in<br />

terms <strong>of</strong> playing ability and depth.<br />

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26 games heading into his<br />

junior year. GVSU will rely<br />

on redshirt freshmen Jordan<br />

Munson and P.J. Beuke,<br />

while junior college transfer<br />

Byron Miles will also join the<br />

playing group.<br />

“Our linebackers fit what<br />

we do defensively,” said<br />

Martin. “We have athletic,<br />

fast linebackers that have<br />

ability to run the ball down<br />

and make plays.”<br />

Secondary<br />

The Laker secondary might<br />

be the deepest position on the<br />

squad. GVSU has the services<br />

<strong>of</strong> seven returnees, including<br />

five that have started<br />

games for the Lakers.<br />

Brandon Carr, Bill Brechin,<br />

Samad Cain, Sean Roland,<br />

Zach Jones, Tony Carr and<br />

Brandon Ryan are experienced<br />

performers. Brandon<br />

Carr recorded 78 tackles and<br />

picked <strong>of</strong>f three passes at one<br />

corner, while Brechin added<br />

32 tackles and three interceptions<br />

at the opposite corner.<br />

Cain recorded 50 tackles at<br />

safety, while Roland and<br />

Jones missed portions <strong>of</strong> the<br />

season with injuries, but<br />

returned to make a signifi-<br />

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Linebackers<br />

The Lakers have a lot<br />

<strong>of</strong> speed, talent and hard<br />

hitters at linebacker.<br />

Preseason All-American<br />

Anthony Adams and<br />

First-Team All-GLIAC<br />

performer Matt Beaty<br />

lead the way. Adams led<br />

the team in tackles with<br />

107, while Beaty recorded<br />

60 tackles and three<br />

interceptions in 10<br />

games. Junior Kirk<br />

Carruth recorded 56<br />

tackles and has played in<br />

LINEBACKERS<br />

Player Class ‘05GP/CAR<br />

Matt Beaty* Jr. 9/19<br />

Anthony Adams* Jr. 13/26<br />

Kirk Carruth Jr. 13/26<br />

Byron Miles Jr. -<br />

Blake Johncock Jr. -<br />

Brent McIntosh Jr. 2/2<br />

Nick Ritzema So. -<br />

Ben Bempong RFr. -<br />

P.J. Beuke RFr. -<br />

Jordan Munson RFr. -<br />

James Wojciechowski RFr. -<br />

Chad Biggar Fr. -<br />

Eric Ewing Fr. -<br />

Mike Mukuna Fr. -<br />

Justin Victor Fr. -<br />

* Denotes returning starter<br />

SECONDARY<br />

Player Class ‘05GP/CAR<br />

Bill Brechin* Jr. 13/24%<br />

Brandon Carr* Jr. 13/18<br />

Samad Cain* So. 11/11<br />

Buster Larkins Sr. -/36#<br />

Tony Carr Sr. 12/35^<br />

Zach Jones Sr. 6/14<br />

Sean Roland Sr. 8/36<br />

David Misiewicz Jr. -<br />

Brandon Ryan Jr. 8/17<br />

Derek Stansberry Jr. -/14&<br />

Lyle Banks RFr. -<br />

Aaron Conti RFr. -<br />

Chris Easton RFr. -<br />

Gary Fant RFr. -<br />

Jacob McGuckin RFr. -<br />

Frank Mulder RFr. -<br />

Courtney Partee RFr. -<br />

Tony Thompson Fr. -<br />

* Denotes returning starter<br />

cant impact during the play<strong>of</strong>f run. Derek Stansberry will join the<br />

mix after spending two years at Cincinnati, while Buster Larkins<br />

joins the Laker football program after playing three years at<br />

Indiana. Redshirt freshman Jacob McGuckin and Gary Fant will<br />

also join the mix for playing time.<br />

“Being a former defensive back coach I am very pleased to see<br />

what we have returning in the defensive backfield,” said Martin.<br />

“This group is deep and talented with a great deal <strong>of</strong> experience.<br />

I also like what I have seen from our younger players,” said<br />

Martin.<br />

Special Teams<br />

This is the Lakers least experienced playing group. Sophomore<br />

Todd Carter handled the kick-<br />

<strong>of</strong>f duties in 2005, but GVSU<br />

will be breaking in a new<br />

punter and field goal kicker.<br />

Carter will be in the mix with<br />

redshirt freshman Justin<br />

Trumble and freshmen Nick<br />

Hopkins and Jay Jandasek.<br />

SPECIAL TEAMS<br />

Player Class ‘05GP/CAR<br />

Todd Carter So. 13/13<br />

Matt Devereaux RFr. -<br />

Justin Trumble RFr. -<br />

Nick Hopkins Fr. -<br />

Jay Jandasek Fr. -<br />

John Wasmund Fr. -<br />

“We need someone to step up<br />

and take control in both punting and place kicking,” said Martin.<br />

“We have a number <strong>of</strong> players<br />

that are capable <strong>of</strong> getting<br />

the job done, but none<br />

that have done it under game<br />

conditions.”<br />

Schedule<br />

The schedule features<br />

three games against preseason<br />

nationally-ranked foes<br />

in the GLIAC. Saginaw<br />

Valley State, Northwood<br />

and Ashland have all garnered<br />

recognition, while<br />

Michigan Tech, Wayne<br />

State, Indianapolis and<br />

Ferris State are looking for<br />

big years. The Lakers will<br />

have six road games and five home games.<br />

“The GLIAC is tough from top to bottom,” said Martin. “We<br />

have played teams from a lot <strong>of</strong> regions over the years and the<br />

competition we face every week in the GLIAC stands par with<br />

what we have faced nationally.”<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

Date Opponent<br />

Sept. 2 at Findlay<br />

Sept. 9 ASHLAND<br />

Sept. 16 at Saint Joseph’s<br />

Sept. 21 MICHIGAN TECH<br />

Sept. 30 at Wayne State<br />

Oct. 7 MERCYHURST<br />

Oct. 14 at Indianapolis<br />

Oct. 21 NORTHWOOD<br />

Oct. 28 at Ferris State<br />

Nov. 4 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE<br />

Nov. 11 at Northern Michigan<br />

Nov. 18 NCAA First Round<br />

Nov. 25 NCAA Second Round<br />

Dec. 2 NCAA Quarterfinals<br />

Dec. 9 NCAA Semifinals<br />

Dec. 16 NCAA Championship


2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Detroit Cass Tech High School...First-Team<br />

All-City as a senior...Caught 25 passes for 824 yards and eight TDs as a<br />

senior...Recorded over 1,600 all-purpose yards and returned five punts for<br />

a TD during senior year...Hauled in 17 receptions for 542 yards and 10<br />

TDs as a sophomore...Notched 113 tackles and 11 interceptions during<br />

prep career as a defensive back...Also participated in track & field.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Lyle Banks, Sr. and Arlie George...Engineering<br />

major...Enjoys basketball, skating and baseball.<br />

2005: First-Team All-GLIAC selection...Key performer at right tackle<br />

that helped the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense average 211.4 yards per game rushing and<br />

220.3 yards per game passing...Part <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fensive line that allowed just<br />

12 QB sacks in 313 passing attempts.<br />

2004: Named Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Voted 2004 GVSU<br />

Most Improved Player...Started all 13 games at right tackle as a redshirt<br />

freshman...Key figure <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fensive line that yielded just 22 sacks in 13<br />

games...Concluded the year ranking as the Lakers’ most consistent <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

lineman.<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Pershing High...Earned All-Detroit Public<br />

School City League honors...Team captain senior year.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Emmett and Veronica Barnes...Enjoys playing video<br />

games and hanging out with friends...Computer engineering major.<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Portage Northern High School...Earned<br />

first-team all-conference and all-area honors as a senior...Caught 35 passes<br />

for 827 yards and seven TDs as a senior...Named first-team all-conference<br />

as a junior when he recorded 43 tackles and a team-high three interceptions.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Anthony and Annette Bass...Enjoys playing video<br />

games.<br />

First-Team All-GLIAC selection Brandon Barnes started<br />

every game for the Lakers in 2005.<br />

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2005: First-Team All-GLIAC...Missed the final three games with a knee<br />

injury...Ranked sixth on the team in total tackles with 60...Tallied 6.5 tackles<br />

for loss (-10)...Tied for team lead in interceptions with three...Notched<br />

five tackles and two tackles for loss vs. North Dakota (11/19)...Picked <strong>of</strong>f<br />

a pass and returned it 31 yards for a TD versus Northern Michigan<br />

(10/29)...Added three tackles vs. the Wildcats...Led the squad with eight<br />

tackles, all solo, and picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass vs. Saginaw Valley State<br />

(10/15)...Recorded seven tackles, one QB sack and a tackle for loss at<br />

Hillsdale (10/8)...Recorded a career-high 12 tackles and picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass<br />

vs. Wayne State (10/1)...Tallied six tackles and two tackles for loss (-5) at<br />

Ashland (9/17)...Notched six total tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Ferris<br />

State (8/27).<br />

2004: Started the first 10 games at inside linebacker...Injured his knee<br />

versus Michigan Tech (11/6) in the final regular season game <strong>of</strong> the year<br />

and missed three play<strong>of</strong>f games...Ranked sixth on the squad in total tackles<br />

with 66 (28 solo/38 assisted)...Recorded eight tackles for loss (-22) and<br />

three QB sacks (-13)...Notched two pass break ups and forced one fumble...Tallied<br />

a career-high 11 tackles vs. Northwood (10/23), including two<br />

tackles for loss (-6) and one QB sack (-4)...Recorded 10 tackles at Gannon<br />

(9/4)...Picked up nine tackles vs. Hillsdale (10/9) and eight at Saginaw<br />

Valley State (10/16).<br />

2003: Medical redshirt after injuring knee in 2003 spring game.<br />

2002: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Detroit Cass Tech High School...Earned All-<br />

City honors as a senior...Team Captain senior year...Notched 94 tackles<br />

and nine QB sacks during final prep campaign...Excelled in track and<br />

field.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Marvin and Reanell Beaty...Enjoys music, movies<br />

and writing...Computer science major.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH Int FR<br />

2004 28 38 66 3/13 8/22 1 0 0<br />

2005 37 23 60 1/0 6.5/10 0 3 0<br />

Totals 65 61 126 4/13 14.5/32 1 3 0<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

LB Matt Beaty recorded 60<br />

tackles en route to earning<br />

First-Team All-GLIAC honors.<br />

2005: Redshirted...Defensive Scout Team Player <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />

High School: Prepped at Hinsdale (Ill.) Central High School...Team<br />

was 21-3 during his final two prep campaigns...Earned all-state honors and<br />

was league MVP as a senior...Two-time all-conference selection...Rushed<br />

for 1,511 yards and 22 TDs, while catching 30 passes for 600 yards and six<br />

TDs as a senior...Recorded 35 tackles, four interceptions and four QB sacks<br />

senior year...Rushed for 980 yards and 13 TDs as a junior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Rick and Annamarie Beuke...Business<br />

Administration major...Enjoys all sports.<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter after seeing action on special teams.<br />

2004: Redshirted...Offensive Scout Team Player <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />

High School: Prepped at Plymouth (Ind.) High School...Rushed for<br />

3,872 yards in his career and tallied 5,109 all-purpose yards...Two-time<br />

Associated Press All-State...Two-time member <strong>of</strong> the South Bend Tribune<br />

and Bloomington Herald Times Dream Team...Earned all-conference plaudits<br />

as a junior and senior...Rushed for 2,072 yards and 20 TDs as a senior...Tallied<br />

1,383 yards rushing and 11 TDs as a junior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Mark Bieszka and Rhee Ann<br />

Baumgartner...Education major.


2005: Earned first varsity letter...Key performer in the running<br />

game...Saw a great deal <strong>of</strong> action during the play<strong>of</strong>fs on special teams and<br />

at tight end.<br />

Prior to GVSU: Spent four years in the United States Air Force.<br />

High School: Prepped at St. Joseph’s High School...Earned all-area<br />

and all-conference honors.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Gerry and Ann Marie Blasko...Business major.<br />

2005: Redshirted<br />

High School: Prepped at Grand Rapids Creston High School...First<br />

Team All-City pick as a senior...Earned All-Area plaudits...Also played<br />

basketball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> James and Cynthia Bradfield...Business<br />

Administration major.<br />

2005: Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Earned first varsity letter after<br />

starting all 13 games at cornerback...Tallied 32 tackles, three interceptions<br />

and nine pass deflections on the year...Notched two tackles and a pass<br />

deflection vs. NW Missouri State in National Championship game<br />

(12/10)...Tallied two tackles and a game-high three pass deflections vs.<br />

East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Notched four tackles vs. Saginaw Valley State<br />

(11/26) in NCAA play<strong>of</strong>fs...Recorded a season-high seven tackles vs.<br />

North Dakota (11/19)..Picked <strong>of</strong>f one pass and notched a pass deflection at<br />

Northwood (10/22)...Tallied three tackles vs. Wayne State<br />

(10/1)...Recorded four tackles and picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass at Indianapolis<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

(9/10)...Picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass vs. Gannon (9/3).<br />

2004: Suffered season-ending ankle injury early in the first quarter <strong>of</strong><br />

the season-opener at Ferris State...Granted a medical redshirt for second<br />

straight year after second straight season-ending injury.<br />

2003: Medical redshirt after shoulder injury early in the season.<br />

2001-2002: Played the 2002 season at Northern Iowa as a redshirt<br />

freshman...Saw action in seven games...Recorded two total<br />

tackles...Redshirted the 2001 season at Northern Iowa.<br />

High School: Prepped at Addison (Ill.) Trail High School...All-state<br />

pick as a senior...Earned all-conference honors as a junior and<br />

senior...Threw for over 2,000 yards and 20 TDs senior year...Tallied 40<br />

tackles and picked <strong>of</strong>f seven passes.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> John and Coleen Brechin...Marketing major...Enjoys<br />

all sports.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PBU Int FR<br />

2004 0 1 1 - 0 0 0 0<br />

2005 19 13 32 - 1/3 9 3 0<br />

Totals 18 13 33 - 1/3 9 3 0<br />

CB Bill Brechin picked <strong>of</strong>f three passes and<br />

recorded nine pass deflections.<br />

2005: Sat out the 2005 campaign.<br />

2004: Earned second varsity letter...Played in all 13 games...Played<br />

both right guard and left guard during the season...Saw action on both the<br />

field goal and extra point units.<br />

2003: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action as a reserve <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

guard...Played on field goal and extra point teams.<br />

High School: Prepped at Moscow (Idaho) High School...Border<br />

League Offensive Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year (2000)...First-Team All-Border<br />

League pick as a junior and senior...NW Recruiting.com All-NW...Also<br />

participated in basketball and baseball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Damon and Sally Burton...Enjoys video games.<br />

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Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH Int FR<br />

2005 26 24 50 - 2.5/4 0 1 0<br />

Totals 26 24 50 - 2.5/4 0 1 0<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter for the Lakers...Ranked eighth on the<br />

squad in total tackles with 50...Tallied one interception, four pass deflections<br />

and one forced fumble on the year...Notched seven total tackles,<br />

including six solo stops, in the National Championship game versus NW<br />

Missouri State (12/10)...Recorded five tackles and a pass deflection vs.<br />

Saginaw Valley State (11/26) in NCAA play<strong>of</strong>fs...Tallied a season-high nine<br />

tackles, with a tackle for loss vs. North Dakota (11/19)...Notched a pair <strong>of</strong><br />

tackles, including a tackle for loss (-1), and deflected a pass vs. Northern<br />

Michigan (10/29)...Picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass and returned it 25 yards vs. Saginaw<br />

Valley State (10/15). Tallied three tackles and recorded a pass<br />

breakup...Notched three tackles at Hillsdale (10/8)...Recorded a seasonhigh<br />

nine tackles vs. Wayne State (10/1).<br />

2004: Member <strong>of</strong> the Minnesota Golden Gopher football team.<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Detroit Martin Luther King High School<br />

(Mich.)...Named All-Detroit, all-conference and all-area his junior and senior<br />

seasons...Was an all-state selection...Recorded 82 tackles (54 solo, 28<br />

assisted) in 2002...Intercepted eight passes in 10 games his senior<br />

year...Also had four sacks, 10 pass break-ups and two forced<br />

fumbles...Registered 57 tackles his junior season...Also participated in<br />

track...Honor roll student.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> William Smith and Marsha Cain.<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action as a receiver and on special<br />

teams.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Lutheran High East...Three-time All-Metro<br />

Conference performer...Also participated in basketball, track and baseball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Robert and Allecia Bruce...Majoring in mathematics<br />

and music.<br />

All-Am erican Candidate<br />

2005: Earned second varsity letter after starting all 13 games at cornerback...Ranked<br />

fourth on the team and first among defensive backs in total<br />

tackles with 78...Tied for the team lead in solo tackles with 57...Tied for<br />

the team lead in pass deflections (9) and interceptions (3)...Notched nine<br />

total tackles, including eight solo, in National Championship game versus<br />

NW Missouri State (12/10)...Tallied five tackles, two pass deflections and<br />

returned a fumble 40 yards for a TD vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Also<br />

returned an onside kick 47 yards for a TD vs. East Stroudsburg...Recorded<br />

eight tackles vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26) in NCAA<br />

play<strong>of</strong>fs...Notched three tackles and a pass deflection vs. North<br />

Dakota...Tallied seven total tackles, including a tackle for loss (-1) vs.<br />

Saginaw Valley State (10/15). Also deflected a pair <strong>of</strong> passes...Recorded<br />

nine tackles (7 solo) and picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass at Hillsdale (10/8)...Notched<br />

five solo tackles and picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass at Ashland (9/17)...Tallied a careerhigh<br />

13 tackles, including nine solo, at Indianapolis (9/10)...Recorded nine<br />

tackles and returned an interception 18 yards vs. Ferris State (8/27).<br />

2004: Saw game action as a true freshman...Earned first varsity letter...Played<br />

in eight games as a reserve defensive back and on special<br />

teams...One <strong>of</strong> three true freshmen (Ryan Gaydosh, Sean Stevens) to see<br />

game action...Tallied 12 total tackles and two pass break ups...Notched a<br />

season-high four tackles at Northern Michigan (10/30)...Recorded three<br />

tackles vs. Hillsdale (10/9) and at Saginaw Valley State (10/16).<br />

High School: Prepped at Flint Carman-Ainsworth with current Lakers<br />

Todd Carter and Dan Skuta...First-Team All-Big 9 Conference performer<br />

as a senior DB...Caught 24 passes for 431 yards and four TDs as a WR,<br />

and tallied 53 tackles with two interceptions as a DB...Also participated in<br />

basketball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> John and Kathy Carr...Majoring in<br />

Communications...Enjoys video games and hanging out with friends.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PBU Int FR<br />

2004 7 5 12 - - 2 0 0<br />

2005 57 21 78 - 1.5/2 9 3 1<br />

Totals 64 26 90 - 1.5/2 11 3 1<br />

CB Brandon Carr tallied 78 tackles, three interceptions<br />

and nine pass deflections in 2005.


2005: Earned first varsity letter at GVSU...Played in all 12<br />

games...Started two games...Tallied 12 tackles and a pass deflection...Also<br />

saw action on special teams.<br />

Prior to GVSU: Spent two years at Western Michigan<br />

University...Recorded 44 tackles (37 solo) during the 2002<br />

campaign...Ranked seventh in the MAC in interceptions per game<br />

(0.42)...Led Broncos in interceptions (5), passes defended (12), and pass<br />

deflections(7)...Intercepted a MAC season-high three passes against<br />

Eastern Michigan...Picked <strong>of</strong>f passes against Michigan and Virginia<br />

Tech...Appeared in 11 games on special teams in 2001...Redshirted in<br />

2000.<br />

High School: Prepped at Carmen Ainsworth High School...Played on<br />

both sides <strong>of</strong> the ball as a defensive back and quarterback...All-State honorable<br />

mention selection in 1999...All-Conference and all-area selection in<br />

his senior year...Team’s Offensive MVP and captain...Became first quarterback<br />

in school history to rush for over 1,000 yards.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> John and Kathy Carr...Brother Brandon is a defensive<br />

back for the Lakers.<br />

2005: Earned second varsity letter after playing in all 13<br />

games...Finished seventh on the squad in total tackles with 56 and fourth<br />

in solo tackles with 36...Recorded 5.5 tackles for loss (-21), one QB sack<br />

and two forced fumbles on the year...Notched six tackles versus NW<br />

Missouri State (12/10) in National Championship game...Tallied seven<br />

tackles, a TFL and a QB sack (-9) vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Recorded<br />

five tackles, two tackles for loss (-6) and forced a fumble vs. Saginaw<br />

Valley State (11/26) in NCAA play<strong>of</strong>fs...Notched six tackles vs. North<br />

Dakota (11/19)...Tallied four tackles and forced a fumble vs. Northern<br />

Michigan (10/29)...Notched five total tackles at Northwood<br />

(10/22)...Recorded four total tackles, including two tackles for loss (-3) vs.<br />

Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Tallied seven total tackles at Hillsdale<br />

(10/8)...Notched four tackles, including one tackle for loss (-1) vs. Ashland<br />

(9/17).<br />

2004: Did not see game action.<br />

2003: Earned first varsity letter...Recorded 12 total tackles, including<br />

one tackle for loss and one QB sack...Picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass at Texas A&M-<br />

Kingsville (12/6)...Key performer on special teams.<br />

2002: Redshirted.<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

High School: Prepped at Saginaw High School...Named the Saginaw<br />

Valley League MVP as a senior...Associated Press First-Team All-State<br />

senior year...Named to the Saginaw County Dream Team during final prep<br />

campaign...Completed 55-96 passes for 1,640 yards and 17 TDs as a senior...Rushed<br />

for 250 yards and 11 TDs...Notched 35 tackles and intercepted<br />

12 passes during senior year...Key performer for 1999 Saginaw Trojan<br />

squad that captured the Division 2 Michigan High School State<br />

Championship.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Howard McClendon and Charlotte Carruth...Enjoys<br />

music, video games and clothes...Communications major.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH Int FR<br />

2003 7 5 12 1/11 1.5/12 0 1 0<br />

2005 36 20 56 1/9 5.5/21 0 0 0<br />

Totals 43 25 68 2/20 7/33 0 1 0<br />

LB Kirk Carruth recorded 56 tackles as a<br />

sophomore for the Lakers.<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter...Handled all kick<strong>of</strong>f duties.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Flint Carman-Ainsworth High School with<br />

current Lakers Brandon Carr and Dan Skuta...All-district and all-conference<br />

selection...Named first-team all-league as a place kicker and second<br />

team as a punter...Honorable mention all-state place kicker...Set the<br />

school-record with a 66 yard punt...Tied the Carman-Ainsworth record for<br />

longest field goal (45 yards)...Three-year letter winner on the soccer team<br />

as a goalie...Second-team all-conference as a junior and first-team as a senior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Ed and Ruth Carter...Enjoys playing soccer in his<br />

free time.<br />

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PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

Career: Mark Catlin enters his senior season with 1,811 all-purpose<br />

yards. Catlin has 591 yards on punt returns, 543 yards receiving, 501 yards<br />

on kick<strong>of</strong>f returns and 176 yards rushing...Catlin holds the GVSU singlegame<br />

record for punt returns with eight vs. Wayne State in 2004. He holds<br />

the single-season record for punt returns with 42 in 2004 and his career<br />

total <strong>of</strong> 74 punt returns is the GVSU career record...Mark is averaging 10.1<br />

yards per touch in his career.<br />

2005: Earned third varsity letter...Ranked fourth on the squad in all-purpose<br />

yards with 711...Catlin led the squad in punt return yards (237) and<br />

kick<strong>of</strong>f return yards (343)...Toted the ball 21 times for 129<br />

yards...Returned four kick<strong>of</strong>fs for 104 yards, including a long return <strong>of</strong> 39<br />

yards vs. NW Missouri State (12/10) in the National Championship<br />

game...Rushed nine times for 51 yards vs. East Stroudsburg (10/3) in semifinals...Notched<br />

82 return yards at Northwood (10/22). Returned five punts<br />

for 44 yards and two kick<strong>of</strong>fs 38 yards vs. the Timberwolves...Toted the<br />

ball three times for 37 yards at Hillsdale (10/8)...Returned one kick<strong>of</strong>f 13<br />

yards and two punts 25 yards vs. Ashland (9/17)...Returned two kick<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

for 28 yards and two punts 15 yards at Indianapolis (9/10)...Rushed four<br />

times for 20 yards, caught one pass for five yards, returned three kick<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

for 126 yards, with a long <strong>of</strong> 62 yards, and two punts for 18 yards vs.<br />

Gannon (9/3)...Returned seven punts for 82 yards vs. Ferris State (8/27).<br />

2004: Played in all 13 games...Hampered much <strong>of</strong> the season with an<br />

abdominal injury...Caught 17 passes for 230 yards and one TD...Returned<br />

two kick<strong>of</strong>fs 38 yards and rushed four times for 13 yards...Caught three<br />

passes for 55 yards and a TD vs. Indianapolis (9/11)...Hauled in three passes<br />

for 28 yards at Ferris State (8/28)...Pulled in three passes for 30 yards<br />

and rushed two times for eight yards at North Dakota (11/27) in NCAA<br />

Play<strong>of</strong>fs...Caught two passes for 73 yards, including a career-long 45 yard<br />

reception at Saginaw Valley State (10/16)...Recorded five tackles on special<br />

teams.<br />

2003: Earned first varsity letter by playing 13 games as a true freshman...Missed<br />

two games with a virus...Ranked fourth on the squad with 34<br />

catches for 308 yards and one TD...Rushed nine times for 39 yards and<br />

completed one pass for 54 yards...Recorded 13 tackles on special teams<br />

and limited time as a CB...Caught six passes for 42 yards in first collegiate<br />

game at UC Davis (9/6)...Hauled in seven passes for 13 yards vs. Ferris<br />

State (9/13)...Caught seven passes for a career-high 93 yards and first collegiate<br />

TD vs. Wayne State (9/20)...Pulled down three receptions for 42<br />

yards versus Saginaw Valley State in NCAA DII Play<strong>of</strong>fs (11/29)...Played<br />

both ways (WR & DB) at Bentley...Caught one pass for 14 yards, rushed<br />

one time for two yards and returned two kick<strong>of</strong>fs for 101 yards with a long<br />

<strong>of</strong> 83...Tallied two tackles with a recovered and forced fumble as a DB vs.<br />

Bentley.<br />

High School: Prepped at Lowell High School...Earned all-state, allarea<br />

and All-O.K. White Conference plaudits as a sophomore, junior and<br />

senior...Named to the Detroit Free Press Dream Team as a senior...Guided<br />

team to MHSAA D2 State Championship as a senior...Passed for 2,793<br />

yards and rushed for 1,400 yards as a QB during senior year...Rushed for<br />

259 yards in title game vs. Birmingham Brother Rice.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Paul and Patricia Catlin...Enjoys watching movies.<br />

Receiving Rushing<br />

Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg Ret Yds Avg TD Lg<br />

2003 34 308 9.1 1 30 9 39 4.3 0 16<br />

2004 17 230 13.5 1 45 4 13 3.2 0 6<br />

2005 1 5 5.0 0 5 21 124 5.9 0 18<br />

Totals 52 543 10.4 2 45 34 176 5.2 0 18<br />

Punt Returns Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns<br />

Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg Ret Yds Avg TD Lg<br />

2003 2 14 7.0 0 14 3 120 40.0 0 83<br />

2004 42 338 8.0 0 23 2 38 19.0 0 23<br />

2005 30 239 8.0 0 22 14 343 24.5 0 62<br />

Totals 74 591 8.0 0 23 19 501 26.4 0 83<br />

Mark Catlin enters his senior season with over<br />

1,800 career all-purpose yards.<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at the University <strong>of</strong> Detroit-Jesuit High<br />

School...Member <strong>of</strong> the Detroit News Blue Chip list...Earned All Detroit<br />

Catholic League honors...Earned All-Detroit City honors...Averaged 40.4<br />

yards per kick<strong>of</strong>f return and 10.9 yards per punt return...Outstanding track<br />

athlete.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Nick and Vergie Conti.


2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Muskegon High School...Two-time First-<br />

Team All-OK Red Lakeshore honoree...Caught 53 passes for 753 yards<br />

and nine TDs as a senior...Hauled in 73 catches for over 1,100 yards and<br />

17 TDs during final two prep campaigns...Team finished 14-0 with a State<br />

Championship during senior year...Also participated in basketball and<br />

track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Gardznia Crump...Enjoys video games and<br />

basketball.<br />

Corey Edwards moved to receiver during spring drills.<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter...Tallied eight tackles in a reserve role<br />

at safety...Outstanding special teams player.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

Prior to GVSU: Prepped at Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High<br />

School...Earned All-City League plaudits...Caught 30 passes for 558 yards<br />

and 12 TDs as a senior WR, while recording 35 tackles and five interceptions<br />

as a DB...Hauled in 20 passes for 522 yards and 15 TDs as a sophomore<br />

and picked <strong>of</strong>f seven passes...Earned All-City League honors in track<br />

& field as a junior and senior and qualified for the state meet in the 400m<br />

dash...Four-year letterwinner in football, basketball and track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Kurtis Edwards and Robin Gilmore...Enjoys playing<br />

basketball and video games.<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

Junior <strong>College</strong>: Spent two years at L.A. Harbor Junior<br />

<strong>College</strong>...Earned All-Western Lakes Conference honors as a sophomore...Notched<br />

93 tackles and five QB sacks during his sophomore season...Tallied<br />

49 tackles and two QB sacks as a freshman.<br />

High School: Prepped at West Torrance (Calif.) High School...Earned<br />

First-Team All-Ocean League plaudits as a senior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Lisa Ehinger....Hobbies include all sports, the beach<br />

and friends...Criminal Justice major.<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter for the Lakers...Saw action as a reserve<br />

<strong>of</strong>fensive center.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Macomb Dakota High School...Tallied 87<br />

total tackles and a single-season, school-record 10 sacks as a<br />

senior...Earned All-Metro East, all-county and honorable mention all-state<br />

plaudits as a senior...Notched 61 tackles and nine QB sacks en route to<br />

earning all-county honors as a junior...Holds the school record for sacks in<br />

a career, season and game.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Bill and Vicky Eisenhardt...Enjoys riding dirt<br />

bikes...Education major.<br />

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PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Lansing Eastern High School...Earned All-<br />

CAAC First-Team plaudits as a senior...All-Area during senior<br />

season...Honorable mention all-league as a junior...Rushed for 903 yards<br />

and eight TDs as a senior, while toting the ball for 756 yards and six scores<br />

as a junior...Also participated in basketball and track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Gary Sr., and Monica Fant...Business<br />

Administration major.<br />

Junior <strong>College</strong>: Spent two years at Citrus Junior <strong>College</strong>...Tallied 87<br />

tackles as a sophomore with 12 QB sacks...Notched 55 tackles during his<br />

freshman campaign.<br />

High School: Prepped at East Saint John High School....Earned allconference<br />

and all-area plaudits as a junior and senior...Recorded 98 tackles<br />

and 10 QB sacks as a senior...Tallied 77 tackles during his junior season.<br />

All-Am erican Candidate<br />

Career: Recorded a 36-4 record as a starting QB...9-1 record in play<strong>of</strong>fs...Accounted<br />

for 9,488 yards and 92 TDs in his career...Passed for<br />

7,685 yards and 69 TDs, while rushing for 1,803 yards and 23 TDs...Ranks<br />

second in career total <strong>of</strong>fense with 9,488 yards...Third in career passing<br />

yards with 7,685 yards...1,803 rushing yards ranks 14th in Laker<br />

annals...23 career rushing TDs is the eighth all-time.<br />

2005: Don Hansen’s <strong>Football</strong> Gazette Honorable Mention All-<br />

American...GLIAC Offensive Back <strong>of</strong> the Year...First-Team All-<br />

GLIAC...Finnerty has completed 157-<strong>of</strong>-273 passes for 2,459 yards and 22<br />

TDs, while rushing for 523 yards and nine TDs...Completed 12-<strong>of</strong>-19<br />

passes for 172 yards and one TD, while rushing for 59 yards and two TDs<br />

on 14 carries in National Championship game (12/10) vs. NW Missouri<br />

State...Completed 10-<strong>of</strong>-14 passes for 241 yards and three TDs vs. East<br />

Stroudsburg...Averaged 24.1 yards per completion...Added 39 rushing<br />

yards for 280 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense versus ESU (12/3)...Cullen completed<br />

8-<strong>of</strong>-18 passes for 116 yards and two TDs vs. Saginaw Valley State<br />

(11/26)...Finnerty completed 14-<strong>of</strong>-26 passes for 245 yards and two TDs<br />

vs. North Dakota (11/19)...Cullen completed 11-<strong>of</strong>-16 passes for 189<br />

yards and three TDs in just 10:37 <strong>of</strong> game action versus Northern<br />

Michigan... Finnerty directed TD drives on four <strong>of</strong> five drives...Finnerty<br />

tallied 362 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense at Northwood (10/22), completing 15-<strong>of</strong>-<br />

26 passes for 263 yards and one TD and rushing for 99 yards and two TDs<br />

on 16 carries...His 362 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense is the fourth-best single-game<br />

total in his career...Cullen completed 11-<strong>of</strong>-19 passes for 162 yards and<br />

rushed 17 times for 32 yards and a TD vs. Saginaw Valley State<br />

(10/15)...Completed 11-<strong>of</strong>-18 passes for 98 yards and one TD, while rushing<br />

for 52 yards and a TD at Hillsdale (10/8)...Notched a 30 yard TD<br />

run...Completed 14-<strong>of</strong>-22 passes for 175 yards and rushed 10 times for 95<br />

yards vs. Wayne State(10/1)...Tallied 270 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense vs. the<br />

Warriors...Completed 14-<strong>of</strong>-28 passes for 208 yards and two TDs, while<br />

rushing for 52 yards on 14 carries...Completed 9-<strong>of</strong>-18 passes for 140<br />

yards at Indianapolis (9/10)...Completed 15-<strong>of</strong>-26 passes for 247 yards and<br />

two TDs vs. Gannon (9/3)...Rushed for 71 yards and a TD on 12 carries<br />

and completed 13-<strong>of</strong>-23 passes for 203 yards and two TDs vs. Ferris State<br />

(8/27).<br />

2004: Started all 13 games at QB...Completed 192-<strong>of</strong>-333 passes for<br />

2,462 yards and 25 TDs...Averaged 189.4 yards passing per game...Rushed<br />

for 458 yards and five TDs on 139 carries...Tallied 224.6 yards <strong>of</strong> total<br />

<strong>of</strong>fense per game...Ranked 26th in the country in passing efficiency<br />

(138.5)...Ranked 42nd in DII in total <strong>of</strong>fense per game 225.4...Fourth in<br />

the GLIAC in both passing yards (189.4) and total <strong>of</strong>fense (225.4) per<br />

game...Completed 22-<strong>of</strong>-35 passes for 391 yards and five TDs at Gannon<br />

(9/4)...Completed a season-high 24 passes (34 attempts) for 245 yards and<br />

three TDs vs. Hillsdale (10/9)...Completed 19-<strong>of</strong>-34 passes for 225 yards<br />

and two TDs, while rushing for 64 yards on 15 attempts vs. Ashland<br />

(9/18)...Averaged 33.0 yards per completion (8-for-13/264 yards) at<br />

Northern Michigan (10/30)...Completed 13-<strong>of</strong>-26 passes for 230 yards and<br />

two TDs, while rushing for 79 yards on 15 carries at Saginaw Valley State<br />

(10/16)...Rushed for 40 yards or more seven times.<br />

2003: GLIAC Freshman <strong>of</strong> the Year...GVSU Rookie <strong>of</strong> the Year...Twotime<br />

GLIAC Player <strong>of</strong> the Week...D2<strong>Football</strong>.com Player <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Week...Earned first varsity letter after starting 14 games...Completed 230<strong>of</strong>-363<br />

passes for 2,764 yards and 22 TDs...Completed 63.4 percent <strong>of</strong> his


passes...Ranked 12th in pass efficiency rating (144.02) and 26th in total<br />

<strong>of</strong>fense (256.9) in NCAA DII...Rushed for 822 yards and nine TDs...Also<br />

caught one pass for nine yards...Completed 20 or more passes three<br />

times...Broke the 200-yard passing mark six times, including two games <strong>of</strong><br />

over 300 yards...Completed 19-<strong>of</strong>-29 passes for 149 yards and rushed for<br />

78 yards on 19 carries in DII National Championship game vs. North<br />

Dakota (12/13)...Set a GLIAC and GVSU single-game record by completing<br />

90.0 percent <strong>of</strong> his passes (18-20) at Indianapolis (11/8)...Completed<br />

27-<strong>of</strong>-38 passes for 399 yards and four TDs vs. Michigan Tech<br />

(10/4)...Rushed for 67 yards on 14 carries vs. the Huskies for 466 yards<br />

<strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense, the fourth-best GVSU single-game record...Completed<br />

17-<strong>of</strong>-31 passes for 317 yards and three TDs at Bentley (11/22) in DII<br />

play<strong>of</strong>fs...21-for-28 for 247 yards and three TDs, while rushing for 31<br />

yards and a TD at Northern Michigan (10/11)...Rushed for 109 yards and<br />

one TD, while completing 18-<strong>of</strong>-27 passes for 248 yards and a two TDs<br />

versus Wayne State (9/20)...Threw just one interception in last six games<br />

(136 attempts).<br />

2002: Did not play.<br />

High School: Prepped at Brighton High School...Livingston County<br />

Player <strong>of</strong> the Year as a senior...Ann Arbor News All-Area First-<br />

Team...Honorable mention all-state...Threw for 1,954 yards and rushed for<br />

636 yards...Named Ann Arbor News Player <strong>of</strong> the Year as a junior...Allarea,<br />

all-league and all-county as a junior...Threw for 459 yards and kicked<br />

three field goals in first play<strong>of</strong>f game as a junior...Also lettered in track and<br />

baseball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Tim and Maureen Finnerty...Enjoys fishing and lifting<br />

weights...Majoring in Business Administration.<br />

Cullen Finnerty Passing<br />

Year Comp Att Yds Pct Yds/Gm TD Int Lg Effic<br />

2003 230 363 2,764 .634 197.4 22 6 93 144.0<br />

2004 192 333 2,462 .577 189.4 25 10 76 138.5<br />

2005 157 273 2,459 .575 189.2 22 5 81 156.0<br />

Totals 579 969 7,685 .600 193.9 69 21 93 146.1<br />

Cullen Finnerty Rushing<br />

Year Att Gain Loss Net Yds/Gm TD Lg<br />

2003 165 1,012 190 822 58.7 9 53<br />

2004 139 605 147 458 35.2 5 22<br />

2005 129 659 136 523 40.2 9 40<br />

Totals 433 2,276 473 1,803 48.0 23 53<br />

2005<br />

Ferris State<br />

Gannon<br />

@ Indianapolis<br />

@ Ashland<br />

Wayne State<br />

@ Hillsdale<br />

Saginaw Valley<br />

@ Northwood<br />

N. Michigan<br />

North Dakota*<br />

Saginaw Valley*<br />

E. Stoudsburg*<br />

NWMS*<br />

13 <strong>Games</strong><br />

*Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

2005 GAME-BY-GAME<br />

Com Att Int Yds TD<br />

13 23 1 203 2<br />

15 26 1 247 2<br />

9 18 0 140 0<br />

14 28 0 208 2<br />

14 22 1 175 3<br />

11 18 1 98 1<br />

11 19 0 162 0<br />

15 26 0 263 1<br />

11 16 0 189 3<br />

14 26 0 245 2<br />

8 18 0 116 2<br />

10 14 1 241 3<br />

12 19 0 172 1<br />

157 273 5 2459 22<br />

Run Yds TD<br />

12 71 1<br />

7 -7 1<br />

8 7 0<br />

11 52 0<br />

10 95 1<br />

4 52 1<br />

17 32 1<br />

16 99 2<br />

1 0 0<br />

13 12 0<br />

12 12 0<br />

4 39 0<br />

14 59 0<br />

129 473 9<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

Plays Yds<br />

35 274<br />

33 240<br />

25 147<br />

39 260<br />

32 270<br />

22 150<br />

36 194<br />

42 362<br />

17 189<br />

39 257<br />

30 128<br />

18 280<br />

33 231<br />

402 2982<br />

2004<br />

@ Ferris State<br />

@ Gannon<br />

Indianapolis<br />

Ashland<br />

@ Wayne State<br />

Hillsdale<br />

@SVSU<br />

Northwood<br />

@ N. Michigan<br />

Michigan Tech<br />

@ Winona State*<br />

@ Northwood*<br />

@ North Dakota*<br />

13 <strong>Games</strong><br />

*Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

2003<br />

@ UC Davis<br />

Ferris State<br />

Wayne State<br />

@ Hillsdale<br />

Michigan Tech<br />

@ N. Michigan<br />

SVSU<br />

@ Northwood<br />

@ Indianapolis<br />

@ Findlay<br />

@ Bentley*<br />

@ Saginaw Valley*<br />

@ TAMUK*<br />

North Dakota*<br />

14 <strong>Games</strong><br />

*Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

2004 GAME-BY-GAME<br />

Com Att Int Yds TD<br />

17 23 0 164 1<br />

22 35 0 391 5<br />

16 25 1 172 2<br />

19 34 0 225 2<br />

15 26 0 129 2<br />

24 34 0 245 3<br />

13 26 2 230 2<br />

19 41 5 152 1<br />

8 13 0 264 3<br />

6 9 1 37 1<br />

10 20 0 112 0<br />

10 21 1 116 1<br />

13 26 0 225 2<br />

192 333 10 2462 25<br />

Run Yds TD<br />

8 29 1<br />

3 10 0<br />

3 7 1<br />

15 64 0<br />

6 6 1<br />

4 -6 0<br />

15 79 0<br />

20 47 0<br />

7 43 1<br />

13 79 0<br />

16 40 1<br />

16 75 0<br />

13 -15 0<br />

139 458 5<br />

2003 GAME-BY-GAME<br />

Com Att Int Yds TD<br />

15 26 0 152 0<br />

15 27 0 187 2<br />

18 27 2 248 3<br />

20 34 1 232 1<br />

27 38 0 399 4<br />

21 28 0 247 3<br />

12 21 1 96 0<br />

17 26 1 140 2<br />

18 20 0 251 3<br />

11 14 0 96 1<br />

17 31 0 317 3<br />

12 25 1 196 0<br />

8 17 0 54 0<br />

19 29 0 149 0<br />

230 363 6 2764 22<br />

Run Yds TD<br />

14 55 0<br />

12 82 0<br />

10 109 1<br />

8 44 1<br />

14 67 1<br />

11 31 1<br />

11 75 1<br />

6 2 0<br />

8 35 1<br />

10 21 0<br />

13 92 1<br />

14 14 0<br />

15 117 2<br />

19 78 0<br />

165 822 9<br />

Senior QB Cullen Finnerty is 36-4 as a starting QB<br />

with two National Championships<br />

Plays Yds<br />

31 193<br />

45 401<br />

28 179<br />

49 289<br />

32 135<br />

38 239<br />

41 309<br />

61 199<br />

20 307<br />

22 116<br />

36 152<br />

37 191<br />

39 210<br />

472 2920<br />

Plays Yds<br />

40 207<br />

39 269<br />

37 357<br />

42 276<br />

52 466<br />

39 278<br />

32 171<br />

32 142<br />

28 286<br />

24 117<br />

44 409<br />

39 210<br />

32 171<br />

48 227<br />

518 3586<br />

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PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Mason County Central High<br />

School...Three-time All-West Michigan Conference honoree...All-state<br />

honorable mention pick as a senior...Earned all-area plaudits as a junior<br />

and senior...Rushed for 1,033 yards and 18 TDs, while passing for 494<br />

yards and eight TDs as a senior...Added 39 tackles and two interceptions<br />

during final prep campaign...Also participated in basketball, baseball and<br />

track...Member <strong>of</strong> the National Honor Society.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Randal and Anne Flutur...Engineering major.<br />

Career: 23rd player in Laker football history to go over the 1,000yard<br />

career receiving mark (1,007).<br />

2005: Second-Team All-GLIAC...Led the Lakers in receptions (57)<br />

and receiving yards (882), while ranking second on the team in TD catches<br />

(6)...His 57 catches ranked sixth on the single-season list, while his 882<br />

yards ranked eighth...Caught two passes for 29 yards vs. NW Missouri<br />

State (12/10) in National Championship game...Hauled in a key third<br />

down reception during the game-winning TD drive...Eric hauled in two<br />

catches for 60 yards vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26)...Fowler hauled in<br />

five receptions for 75 yards vs. North Dakota (11/19) in a second-round<br />

NCAA play<strong>of</strong>f game...Eric broke the 100-yard receiving mark twice during<br />

the season (Gannon/Ashland)...Eric caught seven passes for 96 yards<br />

and two TDs vs. Northern Michigan (10/29)...Fowler caught eight passes<br />

for 89 yards at Northwood (10/22)...Eric caught three passes for 61 yards<br />

vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Hauled in six passes for 87 yards vs.<br />

Wayne State (10/1)...Caught a career-high nine passes for 104 yards and<br />

one TD at Ashland (9/17)...Caught seven passes for a career-high 152<br />

yards vs. Gannon (9/3).<br />

2004: Played in all 13 games and earned second varsity letter...Caught<br />

four passes for 64 yards...Hauled in two passes for 45 yards, including a<br />

career-long 24 yard reception vs. Hillsdale (10/9)...Caught one pass for 14<br />

yards at Gannon (9/4).<br />

2003: Earned first varsity letter...Caught four passes for 61 yards and<br />

a TD...Missed several games with a broken hand...Caught two passes for<br />

42 yards vs. Michigan Tech (10/4)...Scored first career TD on a 15 yard<br />

reception versus Wayne State (9/20).<br />

2002: Redshirted...Named the Offensive Scout Team Player <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Year.<br />

High School: Prepped at New Haven High School...Earned All-<br />

Southern Thumb Association honors as a junior and senior...Named allcounty<br />

in his final two prep campaigns...Caught 24 passes for 876 yards<br />

and six TDs, while rushing for 1,163 yards and five TDs on 179 carries as<br />

a senior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Donald and Sharon Fowler...Enjoys riding four<br />

wheelers and all outdoor sports.<br />

Receiving<br />

Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg<br />

2003 4 61 15.2 1 21<br />

2004 4 64 16.0 0 24<br />

2005 57 882 15.5 6 58<br />

Totals 65 1,007 15.5 7 58<br />

WR Eric Fowler led the Lakers in receptions (57) and<br />

yards (882).


2005: Earned second varsity letter...Garris rushed for 127 yards and<br />

two TDs on 25 carries, while catching seven passes for 77 yards during his<br />

sophomore campaign...Averaged 26.0 yards per kick<strong>of</strong>f return (9-<br />

234)...Caught one pass for 39 yards on a key third-and-eight play in the<br />

second quarter vs. North Dakota (11/19) and returned two kick<strong>of</strong>fs 33<br />

yards...Returned two kick<strong>of</strong>fs for 104 yards, carried the ball three times<br />

for 29 yards and caught two passes for 11 yards vs. Northern Michigan<br />

(10/29)...Recorded a season-high 144 all-purpose yards versus the<br />

Wildcats...Toted the ball three times for 21 yards and returned one kick<strong>of</strong>f<br />

15 yards at Hillsdale (10/8)...Returned two kick<strong>of</strong>fs 36 yards vs. Wayne<br />

State (10/1)...Rushed for 51 yards and two TDs vs. Gannon (9/3).<br />

2004: Played in 13 games and earned first varsity letter...Played both<br />

running back and receiver...Rushed for 179 yards and one TD on 34 carries...Caught<br />

four passes for seven yards...Tallied 102 yards rushing and<br />

scored a TD on 17 carries vs. Hillsdale (10/9)...Rushed for 59 yards on 11<br />

carries and caught two passes for 12 yards at Wayne State (10/2).<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Muskegon Mona Shores High<br />

School...Earned all-conference and all-area honors senior year...Hauled in<br />

45 passes for 900 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior...Caught 45 passes<br />

for 500 yards and three TDs as a junior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Martha Garris...Enjoys basketball and friends.<br />

Rushing<br />

Year Att Gain Loss Net Yds/Gm TD Lg<br />

2004 34 188 9 179 16.3 1 26<br />

2005 25 136 9 127 10.6 2 26<br />

Totals 59 324 18 306 12.8 3 26<br />

Receiving<br />

Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg<br />

2004 4 7 1.8 0 11<br />

2005 7 77 11.0 0 39<br />

Totals 11 84 7.6 0 39<br />

2005: Earned second varsity letter after playing in all 13<br />

games...Tallied 24 total tackles, five tackles for loss and two QB sacks on<br />

the year...Recorded two tackles, a tackle for loss (-6) and a QB sack in the<br />

National Championship game (12/10) vs. NW Missouri State...Notched<br />

two tackles, both tackles for loss, a QB sack and forced a fumble vs. East<br />

Stroudsburg (12/3)...Recorded three tackles and a TFL vs. North Dakota<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

(11/19)...Tallied four tackles, including a QB sack (-3) and a tackle for<br />

loss (-3) vs. Saginaw Valley State.<br />

2004: Saw action as a true freshman...Earned first varsity letter...Played<br />

in all 13 games as a reserve defensive lineman and on special teams...One<br />

<strong>of</strong> three true freshmen (Brandon Carr, Sean Stevens) to see game<br />

action...Tallied 22 total tackles (6 solo/16 assisted), two tackles for loss (-<br />

9) and one QB sack (-8)...First career tackle was a QB sack (-8) in season-opener<br />

at Ferris State...Notched a season-high five tackles at Northern<br />

Michigan (10/30)...Recorded three solo tackles at Wayne State<br />

(10/2)...Tallied three tackles vs. Indianapolis (9/11) and Northwood<br />

(10/23).<br />

High School: Prepped at Medina High School...2003 Medina and<br />

Lorain Counties Defensive Player <strong>of</strong> the Year...First-Team All-Pioneer<br />

Conference selection as a senior and second-team as a junior...First-team<br />

all-district...Tallied 70 tackles and nine QB sacks during final prep campaign...Second-Team<br />

All-Ohio as a senior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Thomas and Bobbi Gaydosh...Education<br />

major...Enjoys hunting, fishing and lifting weights.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH FF FR<br />

2004 6 16 22 1/8 2/9 1 0 0<br />

2005 13 11 24 3/14 6/20 0 1 1<br />

Totals 19 27 46 4/22 8/29 1 1 1<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Lansing Sexton High School...Earned All-<br />

CAAC, all-state honorable mention, and all-area plaudits as a<br />

senior...Rushed for 965 yards and 19 TDs as a running back, while recording<br />

94 tackles and five interceptions as a defensive back during senior<br />

campaign...Also participated in track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Jacqueline Gore.<br />

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PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at New Haven High School...Earned all-state<br />

honors as a senior...Named to the Macomb County All-Area team...Times<br />

Herald All-Area Team...Earned all-conference plaudits...Tallied 48 tackles<br />

and two QB sacks as a senior...Caught 23 passes for 238 yards and seven<br />

TDs in his prep career as a tight end...Member <strong>of</strong> the National Honor<br />

Society.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Brett and Brenda Harris...Also participated in basketball<br />

and track.<br />

2005: Earned second varsity letter...Saw a significant amount <strong>of</strong> action<br />

on the <strong>of</strong>fensive line both as a starter and a reserve...Started play<strong>of</strong>f game<br />

versus East Stroudsburg...Key performer on the <strong>of</strong>fensive line that helped<br />

the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense average 211.4 yards per game rushing and 220.3 yards<br />

per game passing...Part <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fensive line that allowed just 12 QB sacks<br />

in 313 passing attempts.<br />

2004: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action as a reserve <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

lineman...Missed action in the middle <strong>of</strong> the season with a concussion.<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Chesaning Union High School...Saginaw<br />

News All-Area team honoree as a senior...Earned first-team all-area, allconference<br />

and all-state honors senior year...Earned team MVP plaudits<br />

and named Ironman Award winner senior year...Recorded 27 tackles and<br />

three QB sacks senior year.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Leo and Teresa Henige...Enjoys hanging out with<br />

family and friends and having fun...Movement science major...Brother,<br />

Leo, played at the University <strong>of</strong> Michigan.<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Dearborn Divine Child High<br />

School...Earned all-state, All-Catholic League and all-area plaudits as a<br />

senior after recording 110 tackles and 18 QB sacks...Notched 73 tackles<br />

and 10 sacks during junior campaign...Three-time all-state performer in<br />

hockey.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Jim and Caroline Hinkle.<br />

2005: Redshirted<br />

High School: Prepped at Holt High School...Lansing State Journal<br />

Dream Team selection as an <strong>of</strong>fensive lineman...Three-time All-CAAC<br />

honoree...Associated Press, Detroit News and Detroit Free Press<br />

Honorable Mention All-State selection...Also participated in track and<br />

wrestling.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Brian and Sharon Holtz...Education major...Enjoys<br />

traveling and watersports.<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Grandville High School...Earned Detroit<br />

News All-State honors as a senior...Named First-Team All-O.K. Red<br />

Conference...Associated Press Honorable Mention All-State...Threw for<br />

1,973 yards and 21 TDs as a senior...Participated in basketball and baseball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Ted and Patti Iciek...Marketing major...Enjoys<br />

video games, all sports and fishing.


Junior <strong>College</strong>: Spent two years at the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dupage...Earned<br />

first-team all-conference and all-regional honors as a sophomore.<br />

High School: Prepped at Bolingbrook (Ill.) High School...Moved<br />

from Canada to the United States his freshman year in high school...Only<br />

played five years <strong>of</strong> football...Earned all-conference honors as a senior as<br />

team turned in a 9-2 record.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Joel and Elvira John...Enjoys playing Madden.<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter...Recorded nine tackles, including two<br />

QB sacks and one tackle for loss...Also tallied a pass deflection.<br />

2002-03...Attended Victor Valley <strong>College</strong>...A First-Team All-Foothills<br />

Conference selection at Victor Valley <strong>College</strong> in 2003...Led all defensive<br />

linemen at Victor Valley with 91 tackles, 14.5 quarterback sacks and six<br />

forced fumbles.<br />

High School: Prepped at Silver Valley High School in Yermo,<br />

Calif...Lettered in football and track and field...Garnered All-C.I.F. and<br />

All-Desert Mountain League plaudits as a senior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Charlie and Linda Jones...One <strong>of</strong> his cousins is former<br />

Cincinnati Reds star outfielder Eric Davis...Movement science<br />

major...Enjoys lifting weights.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH Int FR<br />

2005 4 5 9 2/8 1/8 1 0 0<br />

Totals 4 5 9 2/8 1/8 1 0 0<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Earned second varsity letter...Recorded 18 total tackles...Missed<br />

eight games with a knee injury.<br />

2004: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action in the defensive backfield<br />

and on special teams...Notched seven total tackles on the year...Returned<br />

an interception 41 yards in season opener vs. Ferris State (8/28)...Tallied<br />

three tackles vs. Hillsdale (10/9).<br />

2003: Played one season at Glendale Junior <strong>College</strong>...Earned First-<br />

Team All-West Conference plaudits in 2003.<br />

High School: Prepped at Poly Technic High School...Two-time allcity<br />

performer in football and baseball...Earned three letters in football<br />

and two in baseball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> John Simms and Deborah Jones.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH Int FR<br />

2004 6 1 7 0 0 0 1 0<br />

2005 5 13 18 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Totals 11 14 25 0 0 0 1 0<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Lowell High School...Three-time<br />

Associated Press All-State honoree...Named to the Detroit News and<br />

Detroit Free Press Dream Teams as a junior and senior...Three-time All-<br />

OK White Conference selection...Played in Michigan High School All-Star<br />

game...Michigan High School <strong>Football</strong> all-time leader in career receptions<br />

(214) and career yards (3,666)...Ranks second in career touchdowns with<br />

42...Caught 86 passes for 1,305 yards and 17 TDs as a sophomore, followed<br />

by a 70-catch, 1,250-yard season as a junior... Finished career with<br />

58 catches for 1,111 yards and 15 TDs as a senior...Tallied 80 tackles and<br />

eight interceptions as a junior, followed by 124-tackle, six interception senior<br />

campaign...Team was a combined 37-3 during prep career with two<br />

state championships.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Barney and Cheryl Koster...Also participated in basketball,<br />

baseball and track...Member <strong>of</strong> the Fellowship <strong>of</strong> Christian<br />

Athletes...Enjoys watching movies.<br />

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PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

Prior to GVSU:<br />

2005: Granted a medical redshirt after a season-ending achilles injury<br />

versus Kentucky.<br />

2004: Started all 11 games at cornerback...Led the team with nine<br />

pass breakups, second with two interceptions and fourth with 45 tackles...Tallied<br />

10 solo tackles to go along with a pair <strong>of</strong> pass breakups, an<br />

interception and a forced fumble at then-No. 24 Oregon...Recorded an<br />

interception and pass breakup against Michigan State and seven tackles<br />

(four solo and three assists) at Northwestern...Larkins registered four or<br />

more tackles on seven occasions during the season.<br />

2003: Started three <strong>of</strong> 12 games (Michigan State, Northwestern and<br />

Ohio State)...Larkins posted seven solo tackles against Northwestern, and<br />

added four solo stops each at Michigan and Michigan State. He returned<br />

a blocked punt 37 yards for a touchdown against the<br />

Wolverines...Recorded 18 total stops.<br />

2002: After playing the first four games as a reserve, Larkins got the<br />

chance to start in the Hoosiers' fifth game and was the starter for the rest<br />

<strong>of</strong> the season at free safety...Larkins recorded 49 total tackles and 33 solo<br />

stops in 2002. He also had one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, one<br />

interception and four pass breakups...His first career interception came<br />

against Penn State, and he returned it 59 yards for a touchdown...It was<br />

the eighth-longest interception return for a touchdown in school history<br />

and the longest since 1997...Larkins' TD return, coupled with Joe<br />

Gonzalez's TD return against Kentucky, marked the first time Indiana<br />

had returned two interceptions for touchdowns in a season since 1997.<br />

2001: Redshirted as freshman.<br />

High School: Prepped at Cathedral (Ind.) High School...Helped<br />

Cathedral to a 10-1 record, while playing every game at safety and wide<br />

receiver as a senior...Part <strong>of</strong> two state championships during his career at<br />

Cathedral...Recorded 32 tackles, three interceptions, nine pass breakups,<br />

and two blocked kicks at safety his senior year...He also caught 11 passes<br />

for 263 yards in 2000.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Randy and Marion Larkins...Criminal justice major.<br />

RB Astin Martin’s 1,353<br />

rushing yards in 2005<br />

ranks third on the Laker<br />

single-season rushing list.<br />

All-Am erican Candidate<br />

Career: Rushed for a combined 2,574 yards in college football<br />

career...Rushed for 1,353 yards last season for GVSU and recorded 1,221<br />

yards in two years at Toledo.<br />

2005: Don Hansen’s <strong>Football</strong> Gazette All-American Honorable<br />

Mention...First-Team All-GLIAC...1,353 rushing yards in 2005 ranks third<br />

on single-season rushing list...Averaged 104.1 yards rushing per<br />

game...Caught 11 passes for 105 yards...Led the squad in all-purpose<br />

yards with 1,458 and all-purpose yards per game (112.2)...Martin broke<br />

the 100-yard rushing mark in 9-<strong>of</strong>-13 games played this season...Toted the<br />

ball 18 times for 72 yards in National Championship game vs. NW<br />

Missouri State (12/10)...Rushed for 134 yards and two TDs on 18 carries<br />

in three quarters <strong>of</strong> action vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Tallied 108 yards<br />

on 22 carries vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26) in NCAA play<strong>of</strong>fs...Astin<br />

rushed for 62 yards and a TD on 11 carries vs. Northern Michigan (10/29)<br />

in less than two quarters <strong>of</strong> action...Martin rushed for 125 yards on 30 carries<br />

at Northwood (10/22) and caught one pass for 12 yards...He rushed for<br />

101 yards 28 carries vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Rushed for a<br />

career-high 169 yards and one TD at Hillsdale (10/8)...Tallied 116 yards<br />

on 19 carries and two receptions for 19 yards vs. Ferris State (8/27)...Toted<br />

the ball 14 times for 129 yards and one TD, while catching one pass for 12<br />

yards vs. Gannon (9/3)...Toted the ball 22 times for 136 yards and one TD<br />

and caught two passes for 18 yards at Indianapolis (9/10)...Rushed for 104<br />

yards on 21 carries and caught two passes for 16 yards vs. Wayne State<br />

(10/1).<br />

2004: Practiced with the Lakers, but did not play.<br />

2002-03: Spent two years at the University <strong>of</strong> Toledo...Rushed for<br />

1,221 yards and 16 TDs in two seasons with the Rockets....Led team in<br />

rushing yards (785) and yards per carry (5.8 ypc) as a true<br />

freshman...Twice rushed for more than 100 yards, vs. Central Florida<br />

(113) and Bowling Green (120)...Had long runs <strong>of</strong> 67 yards vs. Northern<br />

Illinois and 59 yards vs. Central Florida...Caught 13 passes for 134 yards<br />

and returned seven kick<strong>of</strong>fs for 103 yards...Rushed for 436 yards and a<br />

team-high 10 TDs as a sophomore...Rushed for 101 yards and a careerhigh<br />

three TDs at Central Michigan...Toted the ball 17 times for 42 yards<br />

and two TDs vs. Western Michigan...Caught six passes for 61 yards and<br />

returned five kick<strong>of</strong>fs 91 yards.<br />

High School: Prepped at Grand Rapids Creston High School...Rated<br />

No. 25 on the Detroit Free Press Fab 50 list...Ranked No. 31 on the Detroit<br />

News Dream Team list...Named Class ‘A’ first-team all-state by the Detroit<br />

News...Named honorable mention All-America by PrepStar<br />

Magazine...Amassed 1,676 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns as a senior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Kenny and Rose Hammond-<br />

Martin...Communications major.<br />

Rushing<br />

Year Att Gain Loss Net Yds/Gm TD Lg<br />

2005 252 1419 66 1353 104.1 6 54<br />

Totals 252 1419 66 1353 104.1 6 54


2005: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action on special teams and as<br />

a reserve tight end.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Essexville-Garber High School...Earned<br />

All-Tri Valley Conference plaudits as a LB and TE as a senior...Caught<br />

48 passes for 814 yards and 11 TDs, while recording 137 total tackles<br />

and five QB sacks as a senior...Earned all-state honors as a LB...Named<br />

to the Bay City Times Dream Team as a LB and TE...Named All-Tri<br />

Valley Conference at DE as a junior...Participated in basketball and track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Carol Mathews...Movement science major.<br />

2005: Redshirted...Offensive Scout Team Player <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />

High School: Prepped at Henry Ford High School...Earned All-<br />

Macomb Area Conference plaudits as a junior and senior...Tabbed all-area<br />

and all-county as a senior.<br />

Personal: Has two brothers (Will and Chris) and one sister (Kathy).<br />

All-Am erican Candidate<br />

Career: Enters senior season tied for the GVSU career record in QB<br />

sacks with 29...Tallied a GVSU single-season record 19 sacks in 2005.<br />

2005: 2005 Gene Upshaw Award winner as the nations top DII interior<br />

lineman...AFCA First-Team All-American...Don Hansen’s <strong>Football</strong><br />

Gazette Defensive Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year...Don Hansen’s <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

First-Team All-American...D2<strong>Football</strong>.Com First-Team All-<br />

American...Daktronics First-Team All-American...Associated Press All-<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

American...Daktronics First-Team All-Northwest Region...GLIAC<br />

Defensive Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year...First-Team All-GLIAC...GVSU<br />

Defensive Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year...Recorded a QB sack and a tackle for loss<br />

in every game (13) during the 2005 campaign...Led the nation and set a<br />

GVSU single-season record with 19 QB sacks (-102)...Led the team with<br />

21 tackles for loss (-110)...Ranked second on the squad in total tackles<br />

(83)...Played National Championship game with hip injury...Tallied only<br />

tackle on a key third down play from the Laker 11-yard line when he<br />

sacked NW Missouri State QB to force a FG attempt...McFadden notched<br />

five tackles, four tackles for loss (-13) and three QB sacks (-12) in less<br />

than two quarters <strong>of</strong> action vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Recorded seven<br />

tackles, three tackles for loss (-17), two QB sacks (-15), a fumble recovery<br />

and an interception vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26)...Turned in a stellar<br />

performance vs. North Dakota (11/19) with 10 tackles, two tackles for<br />

loss (-5), a QB sack (-3) and a fumble recovery...Tallied two tackles, one<br />

QB sack (-6) and recovered a fumble vs. Northern Michigan<br />

(10/29)...Recorded six tackles, one tackle for loss (-12) and a 1.5 QB sacks<br />

(-12)...Tallied six total tackles, including two tackles for loss (-6) and a QB<br />

sack (-5) that resulted in a safety for the Lakers vs. Saginaw Valley State<br />

(10/15)...Notched five tackles, a QB sack (-7) and a tackle for loss at<br />

Hillsdale (10/8)...Tallied six total tackles, three QB sacks (-18) and two<br />

tackles for loss (-18) vs. Ferris State (8/27)...Notched a career-high 12<br />

total tackles and a QB sack vs. Gannon (9/3)...Made nine stops, including<br />

two tackles for loss (-5) and a QB sack at Indianapolis (9/10)...Recorded<br />

eight total tackles, two tackles for loss (-9) and one QB sack (-8) vs.<br />

Wayne State (10/1)...McFadden ranks second in career QB sacks with 28,<br />

just one behind current leader Joe Huhn’s 29.<br />

2004: Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Earned second varsity letter...Missed<br />

one game with an ankle injury...Ranked third on the squad<br />

among defensive linemen with 51 tackles (21 solo/30 assisted)...Tallied 17<br />

tackles for loss (-52) and five QB sacks (-25)...Led the team in QB hurries<br />

(5)...Tallied a career-high nine tackles at Saginaw Valley State<br />

(10/16)...Notched eight tackles at Winona State (11/13), including four<br />

tackles for loss (-21) and one QB sack (-8)...Tallied six tackles, including<br />

four tackles for loss (-13) and two QB sacks (-10) vs. Indianapolis<br />

(9/11)...Recorded six tackles at Gannon (9/4).<br />

2003: Freshman All-American...Earned first varsity letter after starting<br />

all 15 games as a defensive end...Ranked fourth among defensive linemen<br />

with 35 tackles (17 solo)...Tallied eight tackles for loss (-51) and five QB<br />

sacks (-30)...Forced one fumble and deflected one pass...Recorded a season-high<br />

six tackles, including two tackles for loss (-12) and two QB sacks<br />

(-11)...Tallied five tackles at Texas A&M-Kingsville in NCAA DII play<strong>of</strong>fs....Notched<br />

four tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Ferris State (9/13).<br />

2002: Redshirted...Moved to defensive end in the spring.<br />

High School: Prepped at Saginaw Heritage High School...First-Team<br />

All-Saginaw Valley as a junior and senior...Two-time all-state<br />

selection...Named to the Saginaw News Dream Team as a<br />

senior...Recorded 98 tackles as a junior and 117 as a senior...Also participated<br />

in basketball and track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Aaron and Debra McFadden...Business major.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds FF FR<br />

2003 17 18 35 5/41 8/51 1 0<br />

2004 21 30 51 5/25 17/52 1 0<br />

2005 39 44 83 19/102 21/110 0 3<br />

Totals 77 92 169 29/168 46/213 2 3<br />

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PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Medical Redshirt.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Allen Park High School...Earned all-state,<br />

All-Metro West, All Mega Red and All-Downriver honors as a<br />

senior...Named Allen Park Defensive MVP as a senior...Led team to the<br />

Division 3 State Title game as a senior...Tallied 120 tackles and 11 interceptions<br />

as a senior...Caught 44 passes for 946 yards and 10 TDs during<br />

final prep campaign...Team was 11-2 junior year and 13-1 senior<br />

year...Also participated in basketball and track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Brian and Frances McGuckin...Business<br />

Administration major.<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action on special teams and as a<br />

reserve linebacker.<br />

2004: Member <strong>of</strong> the team.<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Haslett High School...Earned All-ICL honors<br />

as a junior and senior...Two-time all-area honoree...Tallied 75 tackles<br />

and three sacks as a junior, followed by a 95-tackle season as a<br />

senior...Rushed for a combined 1,500 yards and 30 TDs during his junior<br />

and senior seasons...All-league performer in track...Academic honor roll<br />

honoree...Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Tom and Sue McIntosh...Business<br />

Administration major...Enjoys hanging out with friends and video games.<br />

2005: Lettered at Joliet Junior <strong>College</strong>...Named the defensive player<br />

<strong>of</strong> the game vs. North Dakota <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science when he recorded a season-high<br />

11 tackles and a safety...Notched seven tackles versus Grand<br />

Rapids Community <strong>College</strong> and five against Harper Junior <strong>College</strong>.<br />

2004: Saw action in nine games as a true freshman at Ball<br />

State...Notched 13 total tackles as a linebacker and on special teams.<br />

High School: Prepped at Morgan Park (Ill.) High School...Led team<br />

to a combined 40-11 record during his high school career...Three-time allconference<br />

and all-area pick...Earned all-state honors as a senior...Notched<br />

453 total tackles during final three seasons...Recorded 145 tackles as a<br />

sophomore, 155 as a junior and 153 during his senior campaign.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Willie and Bessie Miles...Criminal justice major.<br />

2005: Member <strong>of</strong> the team.<br />

2004: Member <strong>of</strong> the team.<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota,<br />

Fla...Voted team captain as a senior...Tallied 105 tackles and three QB<br />

sacks as a senior...Recorded 65 tackles during his junior campaign.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Ted and Lisa Misiewicz...Movement Science major.


2005: Ranked third on the squad in receptions (23) and receiving yards<br />

(485)...Led the team in yards per catch (21.1)...Caught a TD every 3.8<br />

receptions...Broke the 100-yard receiving mark twice...His six receiving<br />

TDs tied for second on the squad...Hauled in a 29-yard reception on third<br />

down <strong>of</strong> the Lakers’ first drive vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Caught a<br />

game-high three passes for 27 yards and a TD vs. Saginaw Valley State<br />

(11/26) in NCAA Play<strong>of</strong>fs...Hauled in four passes for 49 yards and a TD<br />

vs. Northern Michigan (10/29)...Caught two passes for 32 yards vs.<br />

Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Averaged 42.3 yards on three catches (127<br />

yards) at Hillsdale (10/8) for his second 100-yard receiving game <strong>of</strong> the<br />

year...Caught a season-high 57-yard TD pass...Mitchell caught six passes<br />

for 122 yards and three TDs vs. Gannon (9/3)...Hauled in one pass for 56<br />

yards at Indianapolis (9/10).<br />

2003-2004: Caught 106 passes for 1,534 yards and 22 TDs at Harper<br />

Junior <strong>College</strong>...Two-time all-league and all-region performer...Team captured<br />

back-to-back NJCAA National Championships...Hauled in 62 receptions<br />

for 875 yards and 13 TDs as a freshman...Caught 44 passes for 659<br />

yards and eight TDs as a sophomore...Earned all-american honors in<br />

track...Part <strong>of</strong> a 4x100 relay team that captured the 2005 National<br />

Championship.<br />

High School: Prepped at Port Huron High School...Caught 42 passes<br />

for 979 yards and seven TDs as a senior...Named to the Detroit Free Press<br />

Dream Team following senior season...Earned all-state and all-league as a<br />

senior...Caught 38 passes for 850 yards and eight TDs as a junior...Earned<br />

all-league plaudits as a junior...Also participated in basketball and track &<br />

field.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Terry Lincoln and Margie Mitchell.<br />

Receiving<br />

Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg<br />

2005 23 485 21.1 6 57<br />

Totals 23 485 21.1 6 57<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

Terry Mitchell averaged<br />

a touchdown for every<br />

3.8 receptions in 2005.<br />

Junior <strong>College</strong>: Spent two years at L.A. Harbor Junior<br />

<strong>College</strong>...Earned First-Team All-Western Lakes Conference honors as a<br />

sophomore...Caught 28 passes for 434 yards and five TDs during sophomore<br />

season...Played CB as a freshman at L.A. Harbor and notched 42<br />

tackles and two interceptions...All-American track & field perfomer in the<br />

100 and 200-meter run.<br />

High School: Prepped at Washington (Calif.) Prep in Los<br />

Angeles...Earned First-Team All-Marine League honors as a senior when<br />

he caught 88 passes for 887 yards and four TDs...Named to the All-Los<br />

Angeles City Team...Also participated in basketball and track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Denise Porter....Hobbies include the internet and<br />

music.<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Lowell High School...Two-time all-state<br />

honoree...Two-time All-OK White and All-Area Dream Team<br />

honoree...Tallied 78 tackles and eight interceptions as a senior...Notched<br />

77 tackles and six picks as a junior...Caught 45 passes for 721 yards and<br />

four TDs during prep career...Also participated in basketball and<br />

track...Team was a combined 37-3 during prep career with two state championships.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Frank Mulder, Sr.<br />

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2005: Medical Redshirt<br />

2004: Redshirted...Defensive Scout Team Player <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />

High School: Prepped at Petoskey High School...First-Team All-Big<br />

North Conference selection as a senior...Recorded 85 tackles and picked<br />

<strong>of</strong>f seven passes during final prep campaign...Earned Second-Team All-<br />

Big North Conference plaudits as a junior when he tallied 78<br />

tackles...Three-time state qualifier in track & field...Earned honorable<br />

mention all-league honors in basketball as a senior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Bill and Peggy Munson...Brother was an All-<br />

GLIAC performer at Northern Michigan.<br />

2005: Medical Redshirt.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at East Grand Rapids High School...Team was<br />

39-1 during final three prep campaigns, including back-to-back (2002-03)<br />

Division 3 State Championships...Earned Grand Rapids Press All-Area<br />

plaudits as a senior...Earned All-O.K White Conference and All-Area<br />

Advance honors as a senior...Rushed for over 400 yards and 16 TDs as a<br />

senior...Caught 25 passes for 300 yards and 14 TDs...Tallied 52 tackles<br />

and nine interceptions during senior campaign.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Kevin and Dawn Grady...Criminal justice major.<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Bay City All Saints High School...Twotime<br />

all-state selection...Bay City Times Class D Player <strong>of</strong> the Year...Twotime<br />

all-conference honoree...Tallied 58 tackles as a junior and 65 tackles<br />

as a senior...Member <strong>of</strong> the National Honor Society.<br />

Personal: Has two brothers (Nick and Jordan) and two sisters<br />

(Teressa and Jessica).<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action in a reserve role on the<br />

defensive line.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

Prior to GVSU: Prepped at Saginaw High School...Recorded 45 tackles<br />

and three QB sacks in 2003...Earned All-Saginaw Valley Conference<br />

plaudits as a senior...Named to the Saginaw All-Area team...Earned the<br />

Team Gatorade Will to Win Award in 2003...Participated in track & field.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Marvin S. and Theresa Plowden...Member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Saginaw Soul Choir...Music Education major...Enjoys music, singing,<br />

playing piano and drums.


2005: Did not play.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at East Kentwood High School...Named to the<br />

Grand Rapids Press All-Area Dream Team...Earned All-OK Conference,<br />

all-area and All-Advance plaudits...All-state honorable mention<br />

pick...Recorded 88 tackles as a senior...Team was a combined 23-3 during<br />

his final two prep campaigns, including an appearance in the Division I<br />

state championship game...Also participated in track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Gordon and Carol Pollock...Majoring in Business<br />

Administration.<br />

2005: Earned third varsity letter...Missed the first five games <strong>of</strong> the<br />

season with a foot injury...Played a significant role on special<br />

teams...Notched 12 tackles and recovered a fumble.<br />

2004: Earned second varsity letter after seeing action in all 13<br />

games...Tallied 19 total tackles (13 solo/6 assisted)...Saw action in the<br />

defensive backfield and on special teams...Notched four tackles at Gannon<br />

(9/4)...Tallied four tackles at Wayne State (10/2), including three tackles<br />

for loss (-6) and two QB sacks (-5).<br />

2003: Earned first varsity letter after seeing action in all 15 games as<br />

reserve defensive back...Also saw action on special teams...Tallied 24 total<br />

tackles, including 17 solo...Notched one interception and two pass<br />

breakups...Recorded a career-high five tackles vs. Wayne State<br />

(9/20)...Tallied four tackles at Indianapolis (11/8)...Picked <strong>of</strong>f first pass <strong>of</strong><br />

his career in addition to making four tackles at Bentley (11/22) in NCAA<br />

DII play<strong>of</strong>fs.<br />

2002: Redshirted.<br />

Prior to GVSU - Prepped at Detroit Jesuit High School...Earned All-<br />

Catholic, all-city and all-state honors as a senior...Selected to play in<br />

Michigan High School All-Star Game.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> LaBlanc and Kathleen Roland...Enjoys golf and video<br />

games...Business major.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds INT FF FR<br />

2003 17 7 24 1/2 0/0 2 0 0<br />

2004 14 5 19 2/5 3/6 0 0 0<br />

2005 10 2 12 0/0 0/0 0 0 1<br />

Totals 41 14 55 3/7 3/6 2 0 1<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action as a reserve.<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Grand Ledge High School...Earned All-<br />

CAAC and all-area honors as a senior...Played with current Laker Sean<br />

Stevens at Grand Ledge.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Gene and Lynne Romer.<br />

2005: Played a significant role on special teams...Saw action as a<br />

backup cornerback...Tallied 11 total tackles on the year.<br />

2004: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action in 10 games...Rushed for<br />

172 yards on 27 carries (6.4 ypc)...Caught three passes for 15<br />

yards...Rushed 10 times for 88 yards with a long run <strong>of</strong> 47 yards at Wayne<br />

State (10/2)...Rushed seven times for 36 yards vs. Hillsdale (10/9).<br />

High School: Prepped at Grand Blanc High School...Earned All-Big 9<br />

Conference plaudits as a senior, despite missing the second half <strong>of</strong> the season<br />

with an injury...Rushed 900 yards and seven TDs on 107<br />

carries...Caught 10 passes for 120 yards and one TD.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> William and Debra Ryan...Criminal justice<br />

major...Enjoys lifting weights, reading and running.<br />

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As a freshman Dan Skuta ranked second on the<br />

team in tackles with 83.<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Kalamazoo Central High School...Earned<br />

all-conference plaudits as a junior and senior...Caught 44 passes for 595<br />

yards and nine TDs as a senior. Also threw for 957 yards and five<br />

TDs...Tallied 75 tackles during prep career...Member <strong>of</strong> National Honor<br />

Society...Also participated in baseball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Felix Sharpe and Jacqueline E. Jones...Uncle, Luis,<br />

played on the <strong>of</strong>fensive line for the Arizona Cardinals.<br />

2005: Named the GVSU Rookie <strong>of</strong> the Year...Tied for second on the<br />

team in total tackles with 83, the second-highest total in school history for<br />

a freshman...Ranked third on the squad in tackles for loss (11) and tied for<br />

fourth on the team in QB sacks (5)...Tallied nine tackles in National<br />

Championship game vs. NW Missouri State (12/10)...Recorded six tackles,<br />

a QB sack (-6) and TFL vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Notched a<br />

career-high 13 tackles with an interception (27 yards) and a tackle for loss<br />

vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26) in NCAA play<strong>of</strong>fs...Tallied a then<br />

career-high 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, two QB sacks and recovered<br />

a fumble vs. North Dakota (11/19)...Notched three tackles and a QB sack<br />

(-4) versus Northern Michigan (10/29)...Recorded three tackles, including<br />

two tackles for loss (-4) vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Tallied four<br />

tackles, including a QB sack (-6) and a tackle for loss (-6) at Hillsdale<br />

(10/8)...Notched a season-high 11 total tackles vs. Wayne State<br />

(10/1)...Recorded 10 tackles, three tackles for loss (-10) and a QB sack vs.<br />

Gannon (9/3)...Recorded five tackles and picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass in first collegiate<br />

game vs. Ferris State (8/27).<br />

2004: Redshirted.<br />

Prior to GVSU: Prepped at Flint Carman-Ainsworth High School<br />

with current Lakers Brandon Carr and Todd Carter...Tallied 116 tackles<br />

and rushed for 1,092 yards and 20 TDs as a senior...Earned First-Team<br />

All-Big 9 Conference honors as both a running back and<br />

linebacker...Named All-Big 9 Offensive MVP and earned all-state honors<br />

as a linebacker...Earned All-Big 9 Academic honors as a junior and senior...All-Big<br />

9 Second-Team performer at running back and linebacker as<br />

a junior...Also participated in baseball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Tim and Joan Skuta...Enjoys, fishing, snowmobiling,<br />

hunting and riding his dirt bike.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH Int FR<br />

2005 39 44 83 5/27 11/43 1 2 1<br />

Totals 39 44 83 5/27 11/43 1 2 1


2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Grosse Ile High School...Associated Press,<br />

Detroit News and Detroit Free Press All-State honors...Detroit News All-<br />

West and All-Suburban First-Team...Detroit Free Press Metro West First-<br />

Team...All-Huron League honors as a junior and senior...Earned All-<br />

Huron League Academic honors...Rushed for 1,018 yards and 15 TDs as<br />

a senior...Caught 52 passes for 731 yards and five TDs...Recorded 108<br />

tackles and eight interceptions, five <strong>of</strong> which he returned for touchdowns...Also<br />

participated in baseball and basketball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Michael and Marcie Smolen...Majoring in<br />

Education...Enjoys skateboarding and biking.<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Mason High School...Four-year starting<br />

quarterback...Led Mason to three play<strong>of</strong>f appearances...Completed 291<br />

passes during his career for 4,062 yards and 29 TDs...Earned First-Team<br />

All-CAAC and all-area plaudits as a senior...Also participated in basketball<br />

and baseball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Rick and Mary Somerville...Education<br />

major...Enjoys all sports, water skiing and boating.<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

Prior to GVSU:<br />

2005: Played in seven games as a member <strong>of</strong> the kick<strong>of</strong>f and kick<strong>of</strong>f return<br />

teams.<br />

2004: Saw action in seven games as a member <strong>of</strong> kicking<br />

teams...Tallied one solo and one assist...Joined team as a walk-on in fall <strong>of</strong><br />

2004.<br />

High School: Played at Hargrave Military Academy in 2003...Prepped<br />

at Battle Creek Harper Creek High School...Earned all-league and all-city<br />

honors as a senior...Named the City Track Athlete <strong>of</strong> the Year as a senior...Earned<br />

all-conference honors in track as a senior.<br />

Personel: Son <strong>of</strong> Dennis and Bonnie Stansbery...Father played at<br />

Heidelberg <strong>College</strong> and brother (Kevin) played at Michigan State.<br />

2005: Caught one pass for seven yards...Outstanding blocker....Key<br />

performer that helped the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense average 211.4 yards per game<br />

rushing and 220.3 yards per game passing...Part <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fensive front that<br />

allowed just 12 QB sacks in 313 passing attempts.<br />

2004: Earned first varsity letter...One <strong>of</strong> three true freshmen (Ryan<br />

Gaydosh, Brandon Carr) to see game action...Saw action as an <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

guard, tight end and long snapper.<br />

High School: Attended Grand Ledge High School...Earned First-<br />

Team All-CAAC plaudits as a senior...Caught 24 passes for 347<br />

yards...Outstanding baseball player that earned all-conference and all-district<br />

honors as a pitcher...Led baseball team to regional championship.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Scott and Michelle Stevens...Enjoys fishing, golf,<br />

hunting and video games.<br />

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PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Birmingham Brother Rice High<br />

School...Earned all-area plaudits as a senior...Team was a combined 20-5<br />

during his junior and senior campaigns...Also participated in track and<br />

wrestling.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Ross Szarenski and Kathryn Daly...Engineering<br />

major.<br />

2005: Earned second varsity letter...Saw action in a reserve<br />

role...Played on both the field goal and extra-point special teams.<br />

2004: Earned first varsity letter...Played in a reserve role on the <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

line...Saw action on both field goal and extra-point special teams.<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Northeast High School...Earned all-county<br />

honors and was selected to play in the Broward County and Miami-Dade<br />

County All-Star games as a senior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Dave and Cheryl Tape...Computer Information<br />

Systems major.<br />

2004: Saw action as a reserve <strong>of</strong>fensive lineman...Also played on special<br />

teams.<br />

2003: Redshirted the 2003 season at Eastern Michigan University.<br />

High School: Prepped at Strongsville High School...Two-time allconference<br />

selection...Recorded 85 tackles and four QB sacks as a junior,<br />

followed by a 100-tackle campaign as a senior...Also participated in basketball<br />

and baseball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Michael and Cynthea Topp...Finance major.<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Unionville-Sebewaing High School...Class<br />

C Player <strong>of</strong> the Year as a senior...Detroit Free Press First-Team All-<br />

State...Bay City Times Golden Helmet Award Winner...Named to the<br />

Saginaw News Dream Team...Two-time Bay City Times Dream Team honoree...MHSAA<br />

Scholar-Athlete <strong>of</strong> the Year finalist...Three-time First Team<br />

All-Greater Thumb Area selection...Led team to a 14-0 record and the<br />

Division 7 State Championship as a senior...Rushed for 2,005 yards and 26<br />

TDs, while catching 13 passes for 329 yards and four TDs as a<br />

senior...Tallied 94 tackles during senior campaign...Notched 1,188 rushing<br />

yards and 15 TDs as a junior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Tim and Margaret Travis...Member <strong>of</strong> the National<br />

Honor Society...Also participated in basketball and track & field.


2005: Ranked fourth on the squad in receptions (14) and receiving<br />

yards (197)...Hauled in two TD passes...Averaged 14.1 yards per reception...Caught<br />

three passes for 35 yards vs. NW Missouri State in National<br />

Championship game (12/10)...Hauled in a key 26-yard TD pass vs. North<br />

Dakota (11/19)...Caught three passes for 44 yards vs. Saginaw Valley State<br />

(10/15)...Caught a six-yard TD pass vs. Wayne State (10/1)...Caught two<br />

passes for 31 yards vs. Gannon (9/3)...Hauled in two passes for 35 yards<br />

vs. Ferris State (8/27), including a career-long 26 yarder.<br />

2004: Earned first varsity letter...Played in all 13 games as a reserve<br />

wide receiver...Also played on special teams...Caught 11 passes for 137<br />

yards and one TD...Caught two passes for 31 yards and his first collegiate<br />

TD vs. Ashland (9/18)...Caught first pass <strong>of</strong> his career which covered 23<br />

yards at Gannon (9/4)...Hauled in two passes at Gannon for 32<br />

yards...Caught two passes for 21 yards and returned a fumble 18 yards for<br />

a TD on special teams vs. Hillsdale (10/9).<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High<br />

School...Earned All-City League and all-area plaudits as a senior...Hauled<br />

in 30 receptions for 487 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Jonathan Trent and Audrey Kendall...Enjoys playing<br />

Receiving<br />

Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg<br />

2004 11 137 12.5 1 25<br />

2005 14 197 14.1 2 26<br />

Totals 25 334 13.3 3 26<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Dakota High School...Detroit News and<br />

Detroit Free Press All-State honoree...Earned All-Macomb Area<br />

Conference honors as a senior...Converted 38 PATs and six field goals as a<br />

senior...Also participated in soccer.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Dale and Laura Trumble...Majoring in Business<br />

Administration.<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Earned first varsity letter...Toted the ball eight times for 13<br />

yards...Also saw action on special teams.<br />

2004: Member <strong>of</strong> the team.<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Grand Rapids Central High School...Earned<br />

All-City and all-area plaudits as a senior...Rushed for 931 yards and eight<br />

TDs as a senior...Also participated in basketball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Rhodney and Mary Tyler...Business Administration<br />

major...Enjoys working with kids.<br />

2005: Ranked third among defensive linemen with 41 tackles...Tallied<br />

5.5 tackles for loss (-20) and five QB sacks (-11)...Forced one<br />

fumble...Recorded a tackle for loss (-3) and a QB sack among his five<br />

tackles in National Championship game vs. NW Missouri State<br />

(12/10)...Notched a tackle for loss (-5) in limited playing time vs. Northern<br />

Michigan (10/29)...Tallied six tackles and a QB sack at Northwood<br />

(10/22)...Recorded four tackles, a QB sack (-2) and a tackle for loss (-1)<br />

vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/15)......Notched four tackles, one tackle for<br />

loss and forced a fumble at Hillsdale (10/8)...Recorded five tackles and<br />

one tackle for loss (1-7) at Indianapolis (9/10)...Tallied five tackles and a<br />

QB sack vs. Ferris State (8/27).<br />

2004: Earned first varsity letter...Played in all 13 games as a reserve<br />

defensive lineman...Also saw action on special teams...Tallied 16 total<br />

tackles (8 solo/8 assisted)...Tallied two tackles for loss (-16) and two QB<br />

sacks (-16)...Tallied a career-high 10 total tackles (4 solo/6 assisted) at<br />

Northern Michigan (10/30)...Tallied two tackles for loss and two QB sacks<br />

at Wayne State (10/2).<br />

2003: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Allendale High School..Earned All-O.K.<br />

Conference plaudits as a junior and senior...Two-time all-area<br />

honoree...Named all-state as a senior...Team defensive MVP as a sophomore,<br />

junior and senior...Team captain as a junior and senior...Totaled 431<br />

tackles over three years.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Steve and Marcia Ulberg...Enjoys hunting and<br />

fishing.<br />

Tackles<br />

Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH FF FR<br />

2004 8 8 16 2/16 2/16 0 0 0<br />

2005 15 26 41 5/11 5.5/30 0 1 0<br />

Totals 23 34 57 7/27 7.5/46 0 1 0<br />

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2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Grand Haven High School...Earned All-<br />

O.K. Red Conference plaudits as a senior...Named honorable mention allstate...Earned<br />

all-area honors...Also participated in basketball and track.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Pete and Tami Wade.<br />

All-Am erican Candidate<br />

PLAYER PL YER PROFILES<br />

2005: Don Hansen’s <strong>Football</strong> Gazette Honorable Mention All-<br />

American...Second-Team All-GLIAC....Key performer at right guard that<br />

helped the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense average 211.4 yards per game rushing and 220.3<br />

yards per game passing...Part <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fensive line that allowed just 12 QB<br />

sacks in 313 passing attempts.<br />

2003: Did not play.<br />

2002: Started five games as a tight end and earned letter...Caught three<br />

passes for 33 yards...Hauled in first collegiate pass vs. Navy for 18<br />

yards...Added one catch vs. Michigan State (2 yards) and one catch vs.<br />

Minnesota (13 yards).<br />

2001: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Grand Ledge High School...Earned all-state<br />

honors as a junior and senior...Named Capital Area Conference MVP as a<br />

senior...Two-time, First-Team All-CAC honoree...Captained 2000<br />

MHSAA Division I State Championship team.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Jerry and Ginger Wohlscheid...Enjoys golfing, fishing<br />

and hunting.<br />

2005: Redshirted.<br />

High School: Prepped at Birmingham Brother Rice High<br />

School...All-area honorable mention selection...All-Catholic League<br />

Academic honoree...Recorded 110 tackles and four QB sacks as a junior,<br />

followed by 115-tackle senior season...Also participated in track and basketball.<br />

Personal: Son <strong>of</strong> Paul and Sue Condino...Engineering major.<br />

Joe Wohlscheid earned All-American honors as a<br />

sophomore right guard.


Coaching Staff<br />

Head Coach: Chuck Martin<br />

(Milliken, ‘90)<br />

Year at GVSU/Record: Third/23-3<br />

Year Entering/Career Record: Third/23-3<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 616-331-3050<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach: Todd<br />

Kolster<br />

Assistant Head Coach Offensive Line:<br />

Steve Brockelbank<br />

Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs:<br />

Matt Pawlowski<br />

Linebackers: Matt Mitchell<br />

Running Backs: William Pascol<br />

Defensive Line: Matt Yoches<br />

Special Teams: Jim Schaak<br />

Graduate Assistants: Dan Fodrocy;<br />

David Sartin<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 at Findlay 7 p.m.<br />

Sept. 9 Ashland 7 p.m.<br />

Sept. 16 at St. Joseph’s 1 p.m.<br />

Sept. 23 Michigan Tech 7 p.m.<br />

Sept. 30 at Wayne State 12 p.m.<br />

Oct. 7 Mercyhurst 7 p.m.<br />

Oct. 14 at Indianapolis 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 21 Northwood 7 p.m.<br />

Oct. 28 at Ferris State 2 p.m.<br />

Nov. 4 Saginaw Valley St. 7 p.m.<br />

Nov. 11 at Northern Michigan 1 p.m.<br />

Nov. 18 NCAA First-Round TBA<br />

Nov. 25 NCAA Second-Round TBA<br />

Dec. 2 NCAA Quarterfinals TBA<br />

Dec. 11 NCAA Semifinals TBA<br />

Dec. 16 NCAA Championship TBA<br />

2005 RESULTS (13-0/9-0)<br />

DATE OPPONENT SCORE<br />

8/27 Ferris State* W, 30-10<br />

9/3 Gannon* W, 61-10<br />

9/10 at Indianapolis* W, 29-13<br />

9/17 at Ashland* W, 14-10<br />

10/1 Wayne State* W, 36-22<br />

10/8 at Hillsdale* W, 38-10<br />

10/15 #4 Saginaw Valley St.* W, 31-10<br />

10/22 at #5 Northwood* W, 30-14<br />

10/29 N. Michigan* W, 48-3<br />

11/19 #16 North Dakota$ W, 17-3<br />

11/26 #4 Saginaw Valley St.$ W, 24-17<br />

12/3 #17 E. Stroudsburg$ W, 55-20<br />

12/10 #21 NW Missouri St.% W, 21-17<br />

* GLIAC Game<br />

$ NCAA DII Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

% NCAA DII National Championship<br />

QUICK FACTS FACTS<br />

<strong>Football</strong> History<br />

First Year: 1971<br />

All-Time Record: 263-112-3 (.700)<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 17-7<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Result: 2005,<br />

GVSU 21, NW Missouri St. 17<br />

NCAA DII National Championship Game<br />

NCAA Play<strong>of</strong>fs: 1989,1990, 1991, 1994,<br />

1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005<br />

2001 NCAA DII Finalist<br />

2002 NCAA DII National Champion<br />

2003 NCAA DII National Champion<br />

2005 NCAA DII National Champion<br />

Quick Facts<br />

Location: Allendale, Mich.<br />

Nickname: Lakers<br />

Enrollment: 21,300<br />

Founded: 1960<br />

Colors: Blue, Black, & White<br />

President: Gayle R. Davis<br />

Athletics Director: Tim W. Selgo<br />

Senior Associate Athletic Director:<br />

Lisa Sweany<br />

Athletic Dept. Phone: 616-331-2557<br />

Athletic Dept. FAX: 616-331-3232<br />

Affiliation: NCAA Division II<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Stadium: Lubbers Stadium<br />

Capacity: 8,550<br />

Surface: Natural Grass<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (7)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Cullen Finnerty QB 6-2 205 Sr<br />

Astin Martin RB 5-9 190 Sr<br />

Eric Fowler WR 6-3 198 Sr<br />

Antione Trent WR 6-2 195 Jr<br />

Joe Wohlscheid OT 6-7 305 Jr<br />

Brandon Barnes OT 6-2 315 Jr<br />

Jacob Henige OG 6-2 295 Jr<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Astin Martin 252 1353 5.4 6<br />

Cullen Finnerty 129 523 4.1 9<br />

Passing A-C-I PCT. YDS TD<br />

Cullen Finnerty 273-157-5 .572 2459 22<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Eric Fowler 57 882 15.5 6<br />

Terry Mitchell 23 485 21.1 6<br />

Antione Trent 14 197 14.1 2<br />

Sports Information<br />

SID: Tim Nott<br />

Cell Phone: 616-498-4713<br />

Home Phone: 616-669-0149<br />

SID Phone: 616-331-3275<br />

SID FAX: 616-331-3838<br />

Internet Site:<br />

www.gvsulakers.com<br />

Address:<br />

Sports Information Dept.<br />

Grand Valley State University<br />

174 Fieldhouse<br />

Allendale, MI 49401<br />

Team Information<br />

2005 Overall Record: 13-0<br />

2005 GLIAC Record: 9-0<br />

Letterman Returning: 38<br />

Offense: 22<br />

Defense: 15<br />

Specialty: 1<br />

Letterman Lost: 17<br />

Offense: 8<br />

Defense: 7<br />

Specialty: 2<br />

Starters Returning: 16<br />

Offense: 7<br />

Defense: 9<br />

Specialty: 0<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (9)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Mike McFadden DL 6-1 255 Sr<br />

Ryan Gaydosh DL 6-3 259 Jr<br />

Justin Ulberg DL 6-3 250 Jr<br />

Dan Skuta DL 6-3 240 So<br />

Matt Beaty LB 6-0 232 Jr<br />

Anthony Adams LB 6-2 234 Jr<br />

Bill Brechin CB 5-10 180 Jr<br />

Brandon Carr CB 6-1 206 Jr<br />

Samad Cain S 6-2 200 So<br />

Tackles Tack INT Sacks TFL<br />

Anthony Adams 107 - 7 13.5<br />

Mike McFadden 83 1 19 21<br />

Dan Skuta 83 2 5 11<br />

Brandon Carr 78 3 - 5<br />

Matt Beaty 60 3 1 6.5<br />

Scoring TD FG PAT Total<br />

Cullen Finnerty 9 - - 54<br />

Eric Fowler 6 - - 36<br />

Astin Martin 6 - - 36<br />

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LT LG C RG RT<br />

58 Sam Allen 68 Sean Stevens 51 Billy Eisenhardt 78 Joe Wohlscheid 61 Brandon Barnes<br />

(6-5, 285, So.) (6-4, 260, Jr.) (6-3, 270, So.) (6-7, 305, Jr.) (6-3, 315, Jr.)<br />

77 Nick McDonald 63 Jacob Topp 55 Jacob Henige 60 Drew Burton 79 Nate John<br />

(6-4, 275, RFr.) (6-3, 272, So.) (6-2, 285, So.) (6-1, 310, Sr.) (6-4, 300, Jr.)<br />

WR WR QB TE WR<br />

85 Antione Trent 3 Mark Catlin 16 Cullen Finnerty 6 Scott Blasko 80 Eric Fowler<br />

(6-2, 198, Jr.) (5-11, 185, Jr.) (6-2, 210, Sr.) (6-4, 265, So.) (6-3, 198, Sr.)<br />

OR<br />

87 Robert Carlisle 7 Preston Garris 13 Brad Iciek 81 John Mathews 1 Terry Mitchell<br />

(6-1, 184, So.) (5-9, 180, So.) (6-1, 180, RFr.) (6-2, 235, So.) (6-2, 210, Sr.)<br />

OR OR<br />

19 Jaquon Morrison 27 Blake Smolen<br />

(5-11, 185, Jr.) (6-0, 198, RFr.)<br />

Starters Returning (7)<br />

QB Cullen Finnerty<br />

RB Astin Martin<br />

WR Eric Fowler<br />

WR Antoine Trent<br />

TE Sean Stevens<br />

OL Brandon Barnes<br />

OL Joe Wohlscheid<br />

Starters Lost (5)<br />

WR Brandon Langston<br />

TE Jeremy Cochrane<br />

OL Josh Bourke<br />

OL Mike Pinter<br />

OL Chris Stoddard<br />

Lettermen Returning (22)<br />

OL Sam Allen (1L)<br />

OL Brandon Barnes (2L)<br />

RB Nate Bieszka (1L)<br />

TE Scott Blasko (1L)<br />

OL Drew Burton (2L)<br />

WR Robert Carlisle (1L)<br />

PK Todd Carter (1L)<br />

WR Mark Catlin (3L)<br />

OL Billy Eisenhardt (1L)<br />

QB Cullen Finnerty (3L)<br />

WR Eric Fowler (2L)<br />

RB/WR Preston Garris (2L)<br />

OL Jacob Henige (2L)<br />

RB Astin Martin (1L)<br />

TE John Mathews (1L)<br />

WR Terry Mitchell (1L)<br />

TE Sean Stevens (2L)<br />

OL Dan Tape (1L)<br />

DEPTH CHART<br />

OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART<br />

OL Jacob Topp (1L)<br />

WR Antione Trent (2L)<br />

RB Rhoderick Tyler (1L)<br />

OL Joe Wohlscheid (1L)<br />

Lettermen Lost (9)<br />

OL Josh Bourke<br />

TE Jeremy Cochrane<br />

QB Jeff Dock<br />

PK Scott Greene<br />

RB Ryan Hukill<br />

WR Brandon Langston<br />

OL Mike Pinter<br />

OL Chris Stoddard<br />

OL Chris Stoddard<br />

Seniors (6)<br />

OL Drew Burton<br />

WR Mark Catlin<br />

QB Cullen Finnerty<br />

WR Eric Fowler<br />

RB Astin Martin<br />

WR Terry Mitchell<br />

Juniors (11)<br />

OL Brandon Barnes<br />

RB/WR Preston Garris<br />

TE Mike Graham<br />

OL Jacob Henige<br />

OL Nate John<br />

WR Jaquon Morrison<br />

TE Sean Stevens<br />

OL Dan Tape<br />

WR Antione Trent<br />

RB Rhoderick Tyler<br />

OL Joe Wohlscheid<br />

RB PK<br />

2 Astin Martin 90 Todd Carter<br />

(5-9, 187, Sr.) (6-1, 190, So.)<br />

23 Maurice Gore 48 Justin Trumble<br />

Sophomores (11)<br />

OL Sam Allen<br />

RB Nate Bieszka<br />

TE Scott Blasko<br />

WR Robert Carlisle<br />

PK Todd Carter<br />

WR Corey Edwards<br />

OL Billy Eisenhardt<br />

RB Steve Elenbaas<br />

WR Nick Hodges<br />

TE John Mathews<br />

OL Jacob Topp<br />

Redshirt Freshman (20)<br />

WR Ryan Bass<br />

OL Jonathan Bezemek<br />

TE Cameron Bradfield<br />

WR Anthony Crump<br />

WR Gary Davis<br />

RB Matt Flutur<br />

WR Stevie Freeman<br />

RB Maurice Gore<br />

OL Tyler Holtz<br />

QB Brad Iciek<br />

WR Mike Koster<br />

OL Nick McDonald<br />

OL Doug Neumeyer<br />

OL Charles Pike<br />

WR Felix Sharpe<br />

WR Blake Smolen<br />

QB Chad Somerville<br />

OL Alex Szarenski<br />

PK Justin Trumble<br />

WR Matt Wade


DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART<br />

LE DT DT RE<br />

91 Justin Ulberg 11 Mike McFadden 92 Ryan Gaydosh 33 Dan Skuta<br />

(6-3, 250, Jr.) (6-1, 255, Sr.) (6-3, 259, Jr.) (6-3, 240, So.)<br />

54 Drew Hinkle 47 Derrick Jones 93 Jeremy Ehinger 96 Lance Travis<br />

(6-3, 240, RFr.) (6-5, 270, Jr.) (6-3, 285, Jr.) (6-2, 237, RFr.)<br />

Mike Will Drop<br />

20 Kirk Carruth 9 Matt Beaty 4 Anthony Adams<br />

(6-0, 235, Jr.) (6-0, 232, Jr.) (6-2, 234, Jr.)<br />

26 Sean Roland 44 Byron Miles 38 Jordan Munson<br />

(5-11, 195, Sr.) (6-0, 225, Jr.) (6-4, 225, RFr.)<br />

CB FS SS CB P<br />

29 Bill Brechin 5 Samad Cain 10 Jacob McGuckin 24 Brandon Carr 48 Justin Trumble<br />

(5-10, 180, Jr.) (6-2, 200, So.) (6-2, 215, RFr.) (6-1, 206, Jr.) (6-2, 190, RFr.)<br />

OR<br />

25 Tony Carr 8 Buster Larkins 28 Zach Jones 12 Brandon Ryan<br />

(6-0, 190, Sr.) (5-11, 190, Sr.) (6-1, 195, Sr.) (5-8, 192, Jr.)<br />

Starters Returning (9)<br />

DL Ryan Gaydosh<br />

DL Michael McFadden<br />

DL Justin Ulberg<br />

LB Anthony Adams<br />

LB Matt Beaty<br />

DE Dan Skuta<br />

DB Bill Brechin<br />

DB Samad Cain<br />

DB Brandon Carr<br />

Starters Lost (4)<br />

DL Jorge Tapia<br />

DL Quartez Vickerson<br />

LB Rory Steinbach<br />

DB Joe Ballard<br />

Lettermen Returning (14)<br />

LB Anthony Adams (2L)<br />

LB Matt Beaty (2L)<br />

DB Bill Brechin (1L)<br />

DB Brandon Carr (2L)<br />

DB Tony Carr (1L)<br />

LB Kirk Carruth (2L)<br />

DL Ryan Gaydosh (2L)<br />

DL Derrick Jones (1L)<br />

DB Zach Jones (2L)<br />

DL Michael McFadden (3L)<br />

LB Brent McIntosh (1L)<br />

DL Marvin Plowden (1L)<br />

DB Sean Roland (3L)<br />

DB Brandon Ryan (2L)<br />

DL Justin Ulberg (1L)<br />

Lettermen Lost (10)<br />

DB Joe Ballard<br />

DL Josh Buck<br />

DEPTH CHART<br />

LB Brendon Finnerty<br />

DB Steve Kik<br />

P Matt Regnery<br />

DL Tamayrr Salahuddin<br />

DB John Smith<br />

LB Rory Steinbach<br />

DL Jorge Tapia<br />

DL Quartez Vickerson<br />

Seniors (6)<br />

DB Tony Carr<br />

DL Derrick Jones<br />

DB Zach Jones<br />

DB Buster Larkins<br />

DL Michael McFadden<br />

DB Sean Roland<br />

Juniors (15)<br />

LB Anthony Adams<br />

LB Matt Beatty<br />

DB Bill Brechin<br />

DB Brandon Carr<br />

LB Kirk Carruth<br />

DL Jeremy Ehinger<br />

DL Chris Favors<br />

DL Ryan Gaydosh<br />

LB Blake Johncock<br />

LB Brent McIntosh<br />

LB Byron Miles<br />

LB David Misiewicz<br />

DB Brandon Ryan<br />

DB Derek Stansberry<br />

DL Justin Ulberg<br />

Sophomores (4)<br />

DB Samad Cain<br />

DL Marvin Plowden<br />

DL Nick Romer<br />

DE Dan Skuta<br />

Redshirt Freshmen (16)<br />

DB Lyle Banks<br />

LB Ben Bempong<br />

LB P.J. Beuke<br />

DB Aaron Conti<br />

P Matt Devereaux<br />

DB Chris Easton<br />

DB Gary Fant<br />

DL Brett Harris<br />

DL Drew Hinkle<br />

DB Jacob McGuckin<br />

DB Frank Mulder<br />

LB Jordan Munson<br />

DB Courtney Partee<br />

DL Bryan Thomas<br />

DL Lance Travis<br />

LB James Wojciechowski<br />

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ROSTER<br />

No Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Exp Hometown/High School/<strong>College</strong><br />

1 Terry Mitchell WR 6-2 210 Sr 1L Port Huron, Mich./Harper J.C.<br />

2 Astin Martin RB 5-9 187 Sr 1L Grand Rapids, Mich./Creston<br />

3 Mark Catlin WR 5-10 180 Sr 3L Lowell, Mich.<br />

4 Anthony Adams LB 6-2 234 Jr 2L Troy, Mich.<br />

5 Samad Cain FS 6-2 200 So 1L Detroit, Mich./King<br />

6 Scott Blasko TE 6-4 265 So 1L Lansing, Mich./St. Joseph’s<br />

7 Preston Garris WR 5-9 190 Jr 2L Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores<br />

8 Buster Larkins DB 5-11 190 Sr Tr Indianapolis, Ind./Indiana<br />

9 Matt Beaty LB 6-0 232 Jr 2L Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech<br />

10 Jacob McGuckin SS 6-2 215 Fr RS Allen Park, Mich.<br />

11 Mike McFadden DE 6-1 255 Sr 3L Saginaw, Mich./Heritage<br />

12 Brandon Ryan CB 5-8 192 Jr 2L Grand Blanc, Mich.<br />

13 Brad Iciek QB 6-1 180 Fr RS Grandville, Mich.<br />

14 Derek Stansbery DB 6-0 201 Jr Tr Battle Creek, Mich./Harper Creek<br />

15 Chad Somerville QB 6-2 204 Fr RS Mason, Mich.<br />

16 Cullen Finnerty QB 6-2 210 Sr 3L Brighton, Mich.<br />

17 Brennan Glass QB 6-4 210 Fr Fr Springfield, Ohio<br />

18 Mike Scherpenberg QB 6-4 180 Fr Fr Cincinnati, Ohio/Indian Hill<br />

19 Jaquon Morrison WR 5-11 185 Jr Tr Carson, Calif./L.A. Harbor <strong>College</strong><br />

20 Kirk Carruth LB 6-0 235 Jr 2L Saginaw, Mich.<br />

21 P.J. Beuke LB 6-0 215 Fr RS Hinsdale, Ill.<br />

22 Courtney Partee CB 5-9 170 Fr RS Ada, Mich./East Grand Rapids<br />

23 Maurice Gore RB 5-9 190 Fr RS Lansing, Mich./Sexton<br />

24 Brandon Carr CB 6-1 206 Jr 2L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth<br />

25 Tony Carr FS 6-0 190 Sr 1L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth<br />

26 Sean Roland DB 5-11 195 Sr 3L Detroit, Mich./Detroit Jesuit<br />

27 Blake Smolen WR 6-0 198 Fr RS Grosse Ile, Mich.<br />

28 Zach Jones DB 6-1 195 Sr 2L Sun Valley, Calif./Glendale C.C.<br />

29 Bill Brechin CB 5-10 180 Jr 1L Addison, Ill./Addison Trail<br />

30 Rhoderick Tyler RB 5-9 206 Jr 1L Grand Rapids, Mich./Central<br />

31 Gary Fant DB 5-11 190 Fr RS Lansing, Mich./Eastern<br />

32 Corey Edwards WR 6-0 183 So 1L Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills<br />

33 Dan Skuta DE 6-3 240 So 1L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth<br />

34 Matt Flutur RB 5-11 215 Fr RS Ludington, Mich./Mason County Central<br />

35 Matt Baker RB 6-1 190 Fr Fr Middleville, Mich./South Christian<br />

36 Chad Biggar LB 6-2 220 Fr Fr Traverse City, Mich./St. Francis<br />

37 Aaron Conti CB 5-8 175 Fr RS Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Detroit Jesuit<br />

38 Jordan Munson LB 6-4 225 Fr RS Petoskey, Mich.<br />

39 Frank Mulder DB 6-0 180 Fr RS Lowell, Mich.<br />

40 Brent McIntosh LB 6-1 225 Jr 1L East Lansing, Mich./Haslett<br />

41 Felix Sharpe WR 5-10 172 Fr RS Kalamazoo, Mich./Central<br />

42 Jay Jandasek K 5-11 190 Fr Fr Brighton, Mich.<br />

43 Lyle Banks DB 5-11 170 Fr RS Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech<br />

44 Byron Miles LB 6-0 225 Jr Tr Chicago, Ill./Joliet J.C.<br />

45 Danny Richard DL 6-3 240 Fr Fr West Bloomfield, Mich.<br />

46 Justin Pollock DL 6-2 240 Fr SQ Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood<br />

47 Derrick Jones DL 6-5 278 Sr 1L Barstow, Calif./Victor Valley<br />

48 Justin Trumble P/K 6-2 190 Fr RS Grosse Point, Mich./Dakota<br />

49 Mike Mukuna LB 6-3 230 Fr Fr Haslett, Mich.<br />

50 James Wojciechowski LB 6-0 214 Fr RS Royal Oak, Mich./Birmingham Brother Rice<br />

51 Billy Eisenhardt OC 6-3 270 So 1L Macomb, Mich./Dakota<br />

52 Greg Copeland OL 6-3 250 Fr Fr Inkster, Mich.<br />

53 Sam Jones DL 6-0 260 Fr Fr Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood<br />

54 Drew Hinkle DL 6-3 240 Fr RS Dearborn, Mich./Divine Child<br />

55 Jacob Henige OL 6-2 295 Jr 2L Chesaning, Mich.<br />

56 Ian Evans TE 6-3 235 Fr Fr Clearwater, Fla./Countryside<br />

57 Brett Harris DE 6-5 240 Fr RS New Haven, Mich.<br />

58 Sam Allen OL 6-5 285 So 1L Lansing, Mich./Sexton<br />

59 Joe Davis OL 6-1 260 Fr Fr Jenison, Mich.<br />

60 Drew Burton OL 6-1 310 Sr 2L Moscow, Idaho<br />

61 Brandon Barnes OT 6-2 315 Jr 2L Detroit, Mich./Pershing<br />

62 Dan Tape OL 6-2 275 Jr 2L Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Northeast<br />

63 Jacob Topp OL 6-3 272 So 1L Strongsville, Ohio


ROSTER<br />

No Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Exp Hometown/High School/<strong>College</strong><br />

65 Tyler Holtz OL 6-3 294 Fr RS Holt, Mich.<br />

66 Alex Gilde DL 6-0 265 Fr Fr McBain, Mich.<br />

67 Brad Hull DL 6-4 240 Fr Fr Centerville, Ohio<br />

68 Sean Stevens OL 6-4 275 Jr 2L Grand Ledge, Mich.<br />

69 Dan Foster OL 6-5 250 Fr Fr Grand Haven, Mich.<br />

70 John Godush OL 6-3 315 Fr Fr Stevensville, Mich./Lakeshore<br />

71 Brett Hines OL 6-4 290 Fr Fr Cincinnati, Ohio/Moeller<br />

72 Brett Stengele OL 6-5 270 Fr Fr Cresthill, Ill./Joliet Catholic<br />

73 Joey Teague OL 6-2 270 Fr Fr Fairfield, Ohio<br />

74 Collin Williams OL 6-4 260 Fr Fr Howell, Mich.<br />

75 James Hardy OL 6-5 250 Fr Fr Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson<br />

76 Tory Buter OL 6-8 270 Fr Fr Zeeland, Mich./West<br />

77 Nick McDonald OT 6-4 275 Fr RS Sterling Heights, Mich./Henry Ford II<br />

78 Joe Wohlscheid OT 6-7 305 Jr 1L Grand Ledge, Mich.<br />

79 Nate John OT 6-4 300 Jr Tr Bolingbrook, Ill./<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> DuPage<br />

80 Eric Fowler WR 6-3 198 Sr 3L New Haven, Mich.<br />

81 John Mathews TE 6-2 235 So 1L Essexville, Mich./Garber<br />

82 Ryan Bass WR 6-2 181 Fr RS Portage, Mich./Northern<br />

83 Tony Carreri TE 6-3 235 Fr Fr Clinton Township, Mich./L’Anse Cruse<br />

84 Anthony Crump WR 6-4 228 Fr RS Muskegon, Mich.<br />

85 Antione Trent WR 6-2 198 Jr 2L Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills<br />

86 Mike Koster WR 6-3 206 Fr RS Lowell, Mich.<br />

87 Robert Carlisle WR 6-1 184 So 1l Detroit, Mich./Lutheran East<br />

88 Cameron Bradfield TE 6-4 256 Fr RS Grand Rapids, Mich./Creston<br />

89 Matt Wade WR 5-10 160 Fr RS Grand Haven, Mich.<br />

90 Todd Carter K 6-1 190 So 1L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth<br />

91 Justin Ulberg DL 6-3 250 Jr 2L Allendale, Mich.<br />

92 Ryan Gaydosh DL 6-3 259 Jr 2L Medina, Ohio<br />

93 Jeremy Ehinger DL 6-3 285 Jr Tr Torrance, Calif./L.A. Harbor <strong>College</strong><br />

94 Chris Favors DL 6-2 270 Jr Tr Laplace, La./Citrus J.C.<br />

95 Mendalson Covington DL 6-4 235 Fr Fr Carlsbad, Calif.<br />

96 Lance Travis DE 6-2 237 Fr RS Sebewaing, Mich./Unionville-Sebewaning<br />

97 Mike Graham TE 6-2 244 Jr Tr Owosso, Mich./Grand Rapids C.C.<br />

98 Justin Winsor DL 6-4 245 Fr Fr Middleton, Mich./Fulton-Middleton<br />

99 Nate Beebe DL 6-3 245 Fr Fr Allendale, Mich.<br />

Ben Bempong LB 5-8 210 Fr RS Southfield, Mich./Lathrup<br />

Jonathan Bezemek OL 6-4 269 Fr RS Port Huron, Mich./Carsonville Portsanilac<br />

Nathan Bieszka RB 5-8 185 So 1L Plymouth, Ind.<br />

Carlos Clark WR 6-0 160 Fr Fr Belleville, Mich.<br />

Gary Davis WR 6-3 190 Fr RS Detroit, Mich./Kettering<br />

Matt Devereaux P 5-11 185 Fr RS Greenville, Mich.<br />

Chris Easton DB 6-0 226 Fr RS Alpena, Mich.<br />

Steve Elenbaas RB 5-9 196 So SQ Jenison, Mich.<br />

Eric Ewing LB 6-1 200 Fr Fr Jackson, Mich./Lumen Christi<br />

Stevie Freeman WR 5-8 150 Fr RS Detroit, Mich./Mackenzie<br />

Mitch Hodges WR 5-11 180 So SQ Imlay City, Mich.<br />

Nick Hopkins K/P 5-11 170 Fr Fr Byron Center, Mich.<br />

Blake Johncock LB 6-1 205 Jr SQ Battle Creek, Mich./Central<br />

Larmar Keith DL 6-4 215 Fr Fr Inkster, Mich.<br />

Mike Lieffers DL 6-2 255 Fr Fr Allendale, Mich.<br />

David Misiewicz DB 6-0 185 Jr SQ Sarasota, Fla./Cardinal Mooney<br />

Doug Neumeyer OL 6-3 255 Fr RS Sandusky, Mich.<br />

Marvin Plowden DL 6-1 275 So 1L Saginaw, Mich.<br />

Nick Romer DL 6-3 225 So 1L Grand Ledge, Mich.<br />

Matt Russell RB 5-9 175 Fr Fr Naperville, Ill.<br />

Alex Szarenski OL 6-2 257 Fr RS Southfield, Mich./Birmingham Brother Rice<br />

Bryan Thomas DL 6-0 265 Fr RS South Lyon, Mich.<br />

Tony Thompson DB 5-10 170 Fr Fr Traverse City, Mich./West<br />

Justin Victor LB 6-1 215 Fr Fr Allen Park, Mich.<br />

John Wasmund K 6-1 210 Fr Fr Westerville, Ohio/North<br />

L=Letters Earned RS=Redshirt SQ=Squad Member Tr=Transfer<br />

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46<br />

ROSTER<br />

No Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Exp Hometown/High School/<strong>College</strong><br />

4 Anthony Adams LB 6-2 234 Jr 2L Troy, Mich.<br />

58 Sam Allen OL 6-5 285 So 1L Lansing, Mich./Sexton<br />

35 Matt Bakker RB 6-1 190 Fr Fr Middleville, Mich./South Christian<br />

43 Lyle Banks DB 5-11 170 Fr RS Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech<br />

61 Brandon Barnes OT 6-2 315 Jr 2L Detroit, Mich./Pershing<br />

82 Ryan Bass WR 6-2 181 Fr RS Portage, Mich./Northern<br />

9 Matt Beaty LB 6-0 232 Jr 2L Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech<br />

99 Nate Beebe DL 6-3 245 Fr Fr Allendale, Mich.<br />

21 P.J. Beuke LB 6-0 215 Fr RS Hinsdale, Ill.<br />

36 Chad Biggar LB 6-2 220 Fr Fr Traverse City, Mich./St. Francis<br />

6 Scott Blasko TE 6-4 265 So 1L Lansing, Mich./St. Joseph’s<br />

88 Cameron Bradfield TE 6-4 256 Fr RS Grand Rapids, Mich./Creston<br />

29 Bill Brechin CB 5-10 180 Jr 1L Addison, Ill./Addison Trail<br />

60 Drew Burton OL 6-1 310 Sr 2L Moscow, Idaho<br />

76 Tory Buter OL 6-8 270 Fr Fr Zeeland, Mich./West<br />

5 Samad Cain FS 6-2 200 So 1L Detroit, Mich./King<br />

87 Robert Carlisle WR 6-1 184 So 1l Detroit, Mich./Lutheran East<br />

24 Brandon Carr CB 6-1 206 Jr 2L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth<br />

25 Tony Carr FS 6-0 190 Sr 1L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth<br />

83 Tony Carreri TE 6-3 235 Fr Fr Clinton Township, Mich./L’Anse Cruse<br />

20 Kirk Carruth LB 6-0 235 Jr 2L Saginaw, Mich.<br />

90 Todd Carter K 6-1 190 So 1L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth<br />

3 Mark Catlin WR 5-10 180 Sr 3L Lowell, Mich.<br />

37 Aaron Conti CB 5-8 175 Fr RS Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Detroit Jesuit<br />

52 Greg Copeland OL 6-3 250 Fr Fr Inkster, Mich.<br />

95 Mendalson Covington DL 6-4 235 Fr Fr Carlsbad, Calif.<br />

84 Anthony Crump WR 6-4 228 Fr RS Muskegon, Mich.<br />

59 Joe Davis OL 6-1 260 Fr Fr Jenison, Mich.<br />

32 Corey Edwards WR 6-0 183 So 1L Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills<br />

93 Jeremy Ehinger DL 6-3 285 Jr Tr Torrance, Calif./L.A. Harbor <strong>College</strong><br />

51 Billy Eisenhardt OC 6-3 270 So 1L Macomb, Mich./Dakota<br />

56 Ian Evans TE 6-3 235 Fr Fr Clearwater, Fla./Countryside<br />

31 Gary Fant DB 5-11 190 Fr RS Lansing, Mich./Eastern<br />

94 Chris Favors DL 6-2 270 Jr Tr Laplace, La./Citrus J.C.<br />

16 Cullen Finnerty QB 6-2 210 Sr 3L Brighton, Mich.<br />

34 Matt Flutur RB 5-11 215 Fr RS Ludington, Mich./Mason County Central<br />

69 Dan Foster OL 6-5 250 Fr Fr Grand Haven, Mich.<br />

80 Eric Fowler WR 6-3 198 Sr 3L New Haven, Mich.<br />

7 Preston Garris WR 5-9 190 Jr 2L Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores<br />

92 Ryan Gaydosh DL 6-3 259 Jr 2L Medina, Ohio<br />

66 Alex Gilde DL 6-0 265 Fr Fr McBain, Mich.<br />

17 Brennan Glass QB 6-4 210 Fr Fr Springfield, Ohio<br />

70 John Godush OL 6-3 315 Fr Fr Stevensville, Mich./Lakeshore<br />

23 Maurice Gore RB 5-9 190 Fr RS Lansing, Mich./Sexton<br />

97 Mike Graham TE 6-2 244 Jr Tr Owosso, Mich./Grand Rapids C.C.<br />

75 James Hardy OL 6-5 250 Fr Fr Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson<br />

57 Brett Harris DE 6-5 240 Fr RS New Haven, Mich.<br />

55 Jacob Henige OL 6-2 295 Jr 2L Chesaning, Mich.<br />

71 Brett Hines OL 6-4 290 Fr Fr Cincinnati, Ohio/Moeller<br />

54 Drew Hinkle DL 6-3 240 Fr RS Dearborn, Mich./Divine Child<br />

65 Tyler Holtz OL 6-3 294 Fr RS Holt, Mich.<br />

67 Brad Hull DL 6-4 240 Fr Fr Centerville, Ohio<br />

13 Brad Iciek QB 6-1 180 Fr RS Grandville, Mich.<br />

42 Jay Jandasek K 5-11 190 Fr Fr Brighton, Mich.<br />

79 Nate John OT 6-4 300 Jr Tr Bolingbrook, Ill./<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> DuPage<br />

47 Derrick Jones DL 6-5 278 Sr 1L Barstow, Calif./Victor Valley<br />

53 Sam Jones DL 6-0 260 Fr Fr Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood<br />

28 Zach Jones DB 6-1 195 Sr 2L Sun Valley, Calif./Glendale C.C.<br />

86 Mike Koster WR 6-3 206 Fr RS Lowell, Mich.<br />

8 Buster Larkins DB 5-11 190 Sr Tr Indianapolis, Ind./Indiana<br />

2 Astin Martin RB 5-9 187 Sr 1L Grand Rapids, Mich./Creston<br />

81 John Mathews TE 6-2 235 So 1L Essexville, Mich./Garber<br />

77 Nick McDonald OT 6-4 275 Fr RS Sterling Heights, Mich./Henry Ford II


ROSTER<br />

No Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Exp Hometown/High School/<strong>College</strong><br />

11 Mike McFadden DE 6-1 255 Sr 3L Saginaw, Mich./Heritage<br />

10 Jacob McGuckin SS 6-2 215 Fr RS Allen Park, Mich.<br />

40 Brent McIntosh LB 6-1 225 Jr 1L East Lansing, Mich./Haslett<br />

44 Byron Miles LB 6-0 225 Jr Tr Chicago, Ill./Joliet J.C.<br />

1 Terry Mitchell WR 6-2 210 Sr 1L Port Huron, Mich./Harper J.C.<br />

19 Jaquon Morrison WR 5-11 185 Jr Tr Carson, Calif./L.A. Harbor <strong>College</strong><br />

49 Mike Mukuna LB 6-3 230 Fr Fr Haslett, Mich.<br />

39 Frank Mulder DB 6-0 180 Fr RS Lowell, Mich.<br />

38 Jordan Munson LB 6-4 225 Fr RS Petoskey, Mich.<br />

22 Courtney Partee CB 5-9 170 Fr RS Ada, Mich./East Grand Rapids<br />

64 Charles Pike OL 6-4 300 Fr RS Bay City, Mich./All Saints<br />

46 Justin Pollock DL 6-2 240 Fr SQ Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood<br />

45 Danny Richard DL 6-3 240 Fr Fr West Bloomfield, Mich.<br />

26 Sean Roland DB 5-11 195 Sr 3L Detroit, Mich./Detroit Jesuit<br />

12 Brandon Ryan CB 5-8 192 Jr 2L Grand Blanc, Mich.<br />

18 Mike Scherpenberg QB 6-4 180 Fr Fr Cincinnati, Ohio/Indian Hill<br />

41 Felix Sharpe WR 5-10 172 Fr RS Kalamazoo, Mich./Central<br />

33 Dan Skuta DE 6-3 240 So 1L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth<br />

27 Blake Smolen WR 6-0 198 Fr RS Grosse Ile, Mich.<br />

15 Chad Somerville QB 6-2 204 Fr RS Mason, Mich.<br />

14 Derek Stansbery DB 6-0 201 Jr Tr Battle Creek, Mich./Harper Creek<br />

72 Brett Stengele OL 6-5 270 Fr Fr Cresthill, Ill./Joliet Catholic<br />

68 Sean Stevens OL 6-4 275 Jr 2L Grand Ledge, Mich.<br />

62 Dan Tape OL 6-2 275 Jr 2L Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Northeast<br />

73 Joey Teague OL 6-2 270 Fr Fr Fairfield, Ohio<br />

63 Jacob Topp TE 6-3 272 So 1L Strongsville, Ohio<br />

96 Lance Travis DE 6-2 237 Fr RS Sebewaing, Mich./Unionville-Sebewaning<br />

85 Antione Trent WR 6-2 198 Jr 2L Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills<br />

48 Justin Trumble P/K 6-2 190 Fr RS Grosse Point, Mich./Dakota<br />

30 Rhoderick Tyler RB 5-9 206 Jr 1L Grand Rapids, Mich./Central<br />

91 Justin Ulberg DL 6-3 250 Jr 2L Allendale, Mich.<br />

89 Matt Wade WR 5-10 160 Fr RS Grand Haven, Mich.<br />

74 Collin Williams OL 6-4 260 Fr Fr Howell, Mich.<br />

98 Justin Winsor DL 6-4 245 Fr Fr Middleton, Mich./Fulton-Middleton<br />

78 Joe Wohlscheid OT 6-7 305 Jr 1L Grand Ledge, Mich.<br />

50 James Wojciechowski LB 6-0 214 Fr RS Royal Oak, Mich./Birmingham Brother Rice<br />

Ben Bempong LB 5-8 210 Fr RS Southfield, Mich./Lathrup<br />

Jonathan Bezemek OL 6-4 269 Fr RS Port Huron, Mich./Carsonville Portsanilac<br />

Nathan Bieszka RB 5-8 185 So 1L Plymouth, Ind.<br />

Carlos Clark WR 6-0 160 Fr Fr Belleville, Mich.<br />

Gary Davis WR 6-3 190 Fr RS Detroit, Mich./Kettering<br />

Matt Devereaux P 5-11 185 Fr RS Greenville, Mich.<br />

Chris Easton DB 6-0 226 Fr RS Alpena, Mich.<br />

Steve Elenbaas RB 5-9 196 So SQ Jenison, Mich.<br />

Eric Ewing LB 6-1 200 Fr Fr Jackson, Mich./Lumen Christi<br />

Stevie Freeman WR 5-8 150 Fr RS Detroit, Mich./Mackenzie<br />

Mitch Hodges WR 5-11 180 So SQ Imlay City, Mich.<br />

Nick Hopkins K/P 5-11 170 Fr Fr Byron Center, Mich.<br />

Blake Johncock LB 6-1 205 Jr SQ Battle Creek, Mich./Central<br />

Larmar Keith DL 6-4 215 Fr Fr Inkster, Mich.<br />

Mike Lieffers DL 6-2 255 Fr Fr Allendale, Mich.<br />

David Misiewicz DB 6-0 185 Jr SQ Sarasota, Fla./Cardinal Mooney<br />

Doug Neumeyer OL 6-3 255 Fr RS Sandusky, Mich.<br />

Marvin Plowden DL 6-1 275 So 1L Saginaw, Mich.<br />

Nick Romer DL 6-3 225 So 1L Grand Ledge, Mich.<br />

Matt Russell RB 5-9 175 Fr Fr Naperville, Ill.<br />

Alex Szarenksi OL 6-2 257 Fr RS Southfield, Mich./Birmingham Brother Rice<br />

Bryan Thomas DL 6-0 265 Fr RS South Lyon, Mich.<br />

Tony Thompson DB 5-10 170 Fr Fr Traverse City, Mich./West<br />

Justin Victor LB 6-1 215 Fr Fr Allen Park, Mich.<br />

John Wasmund K 6-1 210 Fr Fr Westerville, Ohio/North<br />

L=Letters Earned RS=Redshirt SQ=Squad Member Tr=Transfer<br />

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Street and Smith’s <strong>Football</strong> Magazine<br />

Preseason Top 25<br />

1. Grand Valley State<br />

2. East Sroudsburg<br />

3. North Carolina Central<br />

4. Saginaw Valley State<br />

5. Northwest Missouri State<br />

6. Pittsburg State<br />

7. North Dakota<br />

8. North Alabama<br />

9. Bloomsburg<br />

10. Presbyterian<br />

11. West Texas A&M<br />

12. Shepherd<br />

13. South Dakota<br />

14. Nebraska-Omaha<br />

15. Carson Newman<br />

16. Valdosta State<br />

17. Ashland<br />

18. Washburn<br />

19. Minnesota-Duluth<br />

20. Nebraska-Kearney<br />

21. Winona State<br />

22. Concordia-St. Paul<br />

23. C.W. Post<br />

24. California (Pa.)<br />

25. Southern Connecticut State<br />

Preseason Division II All-America Team<br />

Offense Defense<br />

QB-Jimmy Terwilleger, E. Stroudsburg Mike McFadden, GVSU-DL<br />

RB-Germaine Race, Pittsburg State Sir. Keevin Hardiman, UNK-DL<br />

RB-Jamar Brittingham, Bloomsburg Eric Power, Concrodia St Paul-DL<br />

RB-Stefan Logan, South Dakota Damion DeRosia, Saginaw Valley St-DL<br />

OL-Joe Wohlscheid, Grand Valley State John Tackman, Winota State-LB<br />

OL-Robert Duncan, North Carolina Central Jim Kokrak, Mercyhurst-LB<br />

OL-Chris Zimmerman, Winona State Donald Tharpe, North Alabama-LB<br />

OL-Tim McCutcheon, California (Pa.) Brady Miller, Ashland-LB<br />

TE-Zac Herold, Nebraska-Omaha Chad Burgess, Presbyterian-DB<br />

WR-Evan Prall, East Stroudsburg Keon Gaither, West Texas A&M-DB<br />

WR-Ashton Gronewald, Missouri-Rolla Dan Peters, Shepherd-DB<br />

WR-Tymere Zimmerman, Newberry Fletcher Terrell, Washburn-DB<br />

RS-Anthony Merritt, North Alabama Jason Davis, Western State-P<br />

PK- Paul Williams, Tarleton State<br />

PRESEASON RANKINGS<br />

Lindy’s <strong>Football</strong> Magazine<br />

Preseason Top 25<br />

1. Grand Valley State<br />

2. Saginaw Valley State<br />

3. Bloomsburg<br />

4. Albany State<br />

5. Presbyterian<br />

6. East Stroudsburg<br />

7. South Dakota<br />

8. NW Missouri State<br />

9. West Texas A&M<br />

10. Nebraska-Omaha<br />

11. Valdosta State<br />

12. North Alabama<br />

13. Washburn<br />

14. Pittsburg State<br />

15. Edinboro<br />

16. North Dakota<br />

17. Shepherd<br />

18. Tuskegee<br />

19. Northwood<br />

20. CW Post<br />

21. Minnesota-Duluth<br />

22. West Georgia<br />

23. Delta State<br />

24. Central Washington<br />

25. Texas A&M-Kingsville<br />

Preseason All-Division II First Team<br />

Offense Defense<br />

QB-Jimmy Terwiliger, East Stroudsburg Mike McFadden, GVSU-DL<br />

RB-Jamar Brittingham, Bloomsburg Chris Amico, Edinboro-DL<br />

RB-Germaine Race, Pittsburg State Ryan Waters, NW Missouri State-DL<br />

WR-Evan Prall, East Stroudsburg Casey Larson, St. Anselm-DL<br />

WR-Ashton Gronewald, Missouri-Rolla Anthony Adams, GVSU-LB<br />

TE-Kevin Boss, Western Oregon Jason McNeil, Valdosta State-LB<br />

OL-Joe Wohlscheid, Grand Valley State Michael Eubanks, Delta State-LB<br />

OL-Ben Hochstein, Nebraska-Omaha Dan Peters, Harding-DB<br />

OL-Andrew Dennis, Glenville State Joe DiGiorgio, Saginaw Vallley State-DB<br />

OL-Chris Kaczor, Edinboro Kashif Easley, Glenville State-DB<br />

OL-Mackenzy Bernadeau, Bently Kendall Ricketts, Central Miss. St.-DB<br />

AP-Anthony Merritt, North Alabama Craig McFarlin, Ouachita Baptist-P<br />

K-Paul Williams, Tarleton State


2005 Revie Review<br />

Season Revie Review<br />

pg. pg.<br />

50<br />

2005 Game Summaries Summaries<br />

pg. pg.<br />

52<br />

2005 Statistics Statistics<br />

pg. pg.<br />

65<br />

GLIAC GLIA<br />

GLIAC GLIAC<br />

History Histor<br />

pg. pg.<br />

72<br />

2005 Standings pg. pg.<br />

75<br />

2006 Schedule Schedule<br />

pg. pg.<br />

76


50<br />

Florence, Alabama, home <strong>of</strong> the<br />

NCAA DII National Championship<br />

game, has become the home away from<br />

home for the Grand Valley State football<br />

team. After three straight trips to the title<br />

game (2001-03), GVSU failed in its bid<br />

for a fourth straight trip and a third consecutive<br />

title in 2004. However, the winningest<br />

senior class in DII football history<br />

wanted to make history in 2005 and<br />

finish their careers in Florence.<br />

History was made and the Lakers did<br />

make that return trip. The 2005 Grand<br />

Valley State senior class entered the title<br />

game with a 50-4 record and needed a win<br />

to become the winningest senior class in<br />

DII football history. The Lakers’ first<br />

three trips to the National Championship<br />

game came down to the final play in the<br />

closing seconds. GVSU lost its first<br />

attempt for a title in 2001 when North<br />

Dakota scored the game-winning TD with<br />

under a minute left. The following year<br />

GVSU scored with 1:04 left to win the<br />

National Championship. 2003 brought<br />

yet another exciting finish as linebacker<br />

Mike Hoad preserved the win with an<br />

interception in the closing seconds for the<br />

Lakers’ second straight National<br />

Championship. Would anyone have<br />

expected anything less than a National<br />

Championship game involving Grand<br />

Valley State being decided on the final<br />

play?<br />

The Lakers trailed Northwest Missouri<br />

State 17-14 midway through the fourth<br />

SEASON REVIEW<br />

quarter when they started their National<br />

Championship game-winning drive. Junior<br />

QB Cullen Finnerty hit WR Eric Fowler<br />

with a key third-down pass to keep the<br />

drive alive. Senior WR Brandon Langston<br />

thought he let the title slip away when a<br />

Finnerty pass just slipped through his<br />

hands. However, Finnerty came back to the<br />

Lakers’ playmaker later in the drive and<br />

boy did he prove worthy <strong>of</strong> the task.<br />

Langston took a screen pass and raced 35<br />

yards to paydirt to give GVSU a 21-17 lead<br />

with just over four minutes remaining. The<br />

Bearcats picked up a couple <strong>of</strong> first downs<br />

and had one final play from the Laker 25<br />

with one tick left on the clock. The pass<br />

was completed, but senior safety Joe<br />

Ballard and sophomore linebacker Kirk<br />

Carruth made sure it was short <strong>of</strong> the goal<br />

line and GVSU had its third DII football<br />

National Championship in four years. The<br />

victory also enabled the Laker senior class<br />

to pick up their 51st victory against just<br />

four losses to establish the top victory total<br />

and best winning percentage in a four-year<br />

period.<br />

GVSU swept through the regular season<br />

with a perfect 9-0 record. Grand Valley<br />

State held the top spot in the AFCA poll<br />

after a 14-10 comeback win at Ashland on<br />

Sept. 17. The Lakers claimed a pair <strong>of</strong><br />

impressive wins in October over nationally-ranked<br />

opponents. GVSU claimed a 31-<br />

10 victory over #4 Saginaw Valley State<br />

and then one week later tallied a 30-14 win<br />

at #5 Northwood. The Lakers’ final game<br />

<strong>of</strong> the regular season was cancelled due to<br />

lightning on a November night.<br />

GVSU received a bye as the top seed in<br />

the Northwest Region and opened the play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

with a familar foe in North Dakota.<br />

GVSU dominated the contest defensively<br />

and had all the points they needed by halftime<br />

(14-0) en route to a 17-3 victory. A<br />

rematch with Saginaw Valley State was<br />

next and the Cardinals built a 14-7 halftime<br />

lead. However, a crucial TD on fourth-andone<br />

tied the game in the third quarter and<br />

GVSU added 10 more points to claim a 24-<br />

17 victory. The semifinals were next and<br />

East Stroudsburg (Pa.) was all that stood<br />

between the Lakers another trip to<br />

Florence. The Warriors didn’t stand in the<br />

way long as GVSU raced out to a 41-0 lead<br />

midway through the second quarter and<br />

went on to claim a 55-20 victory.<br />

The Lakers placed 18 on the All-GLIAC<br />

team, including nine first-teamers. DT<br />

Mike McFadden was named the GLIAC<br />

Defensive Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year, quarterback<br />

Cullen Finnerty was named the<br />

Offensive Back <strong>of</strong> the Year and <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

tackle Josh Bourke finished his career by<br />

being named the GLIAC Offensive<br />

Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year. McFadden and OT<br />

Josh Bourke were consensus all-americans.<br />

McFadden was named the Gene Upshaw<br />

Award winner as the top DII interior lineman.<br />

Head coach Chuck Martin was<br />

named the AFCA DII Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />

• Grand Valley State finished the season


anked #1 in the AFCA coaches poll.<br />

Including this season, GVSU has been<br />

ranked number one for a total <strong>of</strong> 40 polls,<br />

the second-highest total in DII history<br />

behind North Dakota State’s 41. GVSU has<br />

been ranked in the top 10 60 times since the<br />

2001 season. In addition, the Lakers have<br />

been ranked in the top five 57 weeks and<br />

number one 40 weeks. The Lakers opened<br />

the three previous years as the number one<br />

ranked team in the AFCA preseason poll.<br />

GVSU was ranked number one in the country<br />

by Sports Illustrated, marking the fourth<br />

straight year the Lakers have opened the<br />

year ranked number one in a preseason<br />

poll.<br />

GVSU All-GLIAC PERFORMERS<br />

First Team<br />

QB Cullen Finnerty<br />

RB Astin Martin<br />

WR Brandon Langston<br />

OL Josh Bourke<br />

OL Brandon Barnes<br />

PK Scott Greene<br />

DL Mike McFadden<br />

LB Matt Beaty<br />

DB Joe Ballard<br />

Second Team<br />

WR Eric Fowler<br />

OL Joe Wohlscheid<br />

SP Brandon Langston<br />

DL Jorge Tapia<br />

LB Anthony Adams<br />

Honorable Mention<br />

OL Mike Pinter<br />

OL Chris Stoddard<br />

DB Bill Brechin<br />

P Matt Regnery<br />

SEASON REVIEW<br />

• The<br />

Lakers are 35-2 when being ranked number<br />

one since 8/30/02, GVSU is 64-5 when<br />

ranked in the AFCA top 25 since 2001.<br />

GVSU has been ranked in the AFCA top 25<br />

in 74 straight polls.<br />

• Home Sweet Home -- Grand Valley State<br />

is 37-3 at Lubbers Stadium since the 2000<br />

season, including an 9-0 mark in the NCAA<br />

DII Play<strong>of</strong>fs...GVSU was 8-0 at Lubbers<br />

Stadium in 2005.<br />

• Grand Valley State claimed its fourth<br />

undefeated regular season in school history<br />

in 2005. The Lakers recorded undefeated<br />

regular seasons in 1989 (11-0), 2001 (10-0)<br />

and 2002 (10-0).<br />

• Grand Valley State set a GLIAC record<br />

versus Northern Michigan for second half<br />

time <strong>of</strong> possession (26:23) and fourth quarter<br />

(14:00). Northern Michigan ran six<br />

<strong>of</strong>fensive plays in the third quarter and just<br />

three plays in the fourth quarter.<br />

• Getting Defensive -- The Grand Valley<br />

State defense yielded 15 TDs in 13 games,<br />

with six <strong>of</strong> those 15 TDs coming in the<br />

fourth quarter. The Lakers held three opponents<br />

out <strong>of</strong> the endzone for over 11 quarters<br />

to start the season.<br />

• Third Down “INEFFICIENCY” --<br />

The Grand Valley State defense held opponents<br />

to just 30 percent on third down conversions<br />

this season (64-for-204). In addition,<br />

GVSU’s opponents converted just<br />

53.7 percent <strong>of</strong> its passes for a pass efficiency<br />

rating <strong>of</strong> 92.42 and just six passing<br />

TDs.<br />

• Total Defense -- Grand Valley State yielded<br />

1,113 rushing yards and 2,322 passing<br />

yards in 13 games last season. The Lakers<br />

ranked 10th in the country in total defense,<br />

yielding just 264.2 yards per game.<br />

• Rushing Defense -- GVSU yielded 85.6<br />

rushing yards per game in 2005. GVSU’s<br />

opponents rushed for 1,113 yards and nine<br />

rushing TDs in 13 games. Grand Valley<br />

State has held 27-<strong>of</strong>-its-last-41 opponents<br />

under 100 yards rushing. Laker opponents<br />

are averaging 85.5 yards rushing per game<br />

during that stretch and have rushed for just<br />

28 TDs.<br />

51


52<br />

Game 1<br />

August 27, 2005<br />

Ferris State 10<br />

Grand Valley State 30<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 14,557<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

FS GV<br />

First Downs 13 21<br />

Rushing 7 10<br />

Passing 5 9<br />

Penalty 1 2<br />

Rushing Attempts 31 52<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 136 242<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 38 12<br />

Net Yards Rushing 98 230<br />

Net Yards Passing 102 211<br />

Passes Attempted 31 24<br />

Passes Completed 10 14<br />

Had Intercepted 2 1<br />

Total Offensive Plays 62 76<br />

Total Net Yards 202 441<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 3.3 5.8<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-0 1-1<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 2-30 7-60<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 8-302 6-190<br />

Avg. Per Punt 37.8 31.7<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 3-49 7-82<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 4-51 2-57<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-0 2-42<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 22:24 37:36<br />

3rd Down Conversions 2-13 4-15<br />

4th Down Conversions 0-2 0-1<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 1-1 3-30<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Ferris State 7 0 3 0 10<br />

Grand Valley State 3 17 10 0 30<br />

First Quarter<br />

GV-Greene 37 yd field goal, 5:53<br />

(15 plays, 67 yards, 6:17) GV 3 - FS 0<br />

FS-Mombo 6 yd blocked punt return (Eichler kick), 3:05<br />

FS 7 - GV 3<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Fowler 33 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 12:09<br />

(4 plays, 65 yards, 1:56) GV 10 - FS 7<br />

GV-Greene 28 yd field goal, 7:17 (6 plays, 41 yards, 3:03)<br />

GV 13 - FS 7<br />

GV-Finnerty 2 yd run (Greene kick), 0:19<br />

(3 plays, 19 yards, 0:42) GV 20 - FS 7<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Langston 15 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 12:11<br />

(7 plays, 80 yards, 2:49) GV 27 - FS 7<br />

FS-Eichler 23 yd field goal, 10:11 (8 plays, 57 yards, 1:55)<br />

GV 27 - FS 10<br />

GV-Greene 34 yd field goal, 6:29 (10 plays, 44 yards, 3:34)<br />

GV 30 - FS 10<br />

Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State opened the 2005 season in fine fashion Saturday night with an impressive 30-10 victory over GLIAC and West Michigan rival Ferris<br />

State. The Lakers delighted a GVSU and GLIAC single-game record crowd <strong>of</strong> 14,557 with the fifth straight victory in the series with the Bulldogs. GVSU also improved to<br />

52-5 in its last 57 games.<br />

GVSU opened the 2005 campaign with a 15-play, 67-yard scoring drive that ended with a Scott Greene 37-yard field goal. The drive featured the first action for Grand<br />

Rapids native Astin Martin. Martin made the most <strong>of</strong> his play with a 13-yard run from scrimmage on his first play. Astin tallied 31 yards on four carries in his opening drive.<br />

GVSU was forced to punt on its next possession, and the snap from center sailed over senior punter Matt Regnery's head. Regnery attempted to kick the ball,<br />

but FSU's Lenald Mombo scooped up the fumble and ran six yards for the score. Josh Eichler added the PAT and the Bulldogs held their first lead <strong>of</strong> the game.<br />

The GVSU defense held Ferris State on a fourth-and-two play early in the second quarter when safety Samad Cain tackled QB Ryan Kaul just inches short <strong>of</strong> the first down.<br />

GVSU took over on its 35 and needed just four plays to go 65 yards for the go ahead score. Junior QB Cullen Finnerty hit senior tight end Jeremy Cochrane with a 28-yard<br />

pass play, and then hit junior WR Eric Fowler with a perfectly thrown 33-yard TD pass. Greene added the PAT and GVSU had a lead it would never give up. Greene added<br />

his second field goal <strong>of</strong> the game, this coming from 28 yards, to give the Lakers a 13-7 lead with 7:17 left in the second stanza. Ferris State took over on its own two with<br />

2:39 left in the first half and moved the ball out the its 27-yard line with just over a minute left, however, freshman linebacker Dan Skuta picked <strong>of</strong> a Ryan Kaul pass and<br />

returned it 24 yards to the FSU 19. Finnerty scrambled 14 yards on first down to the FSU five and then concluded the drive with a two yard jaunt with just 19 seconds in the<br />

half to give GVSU a 20-7 lead.<br />

The Lakers came out smoking in the second half, taking the opening kick<strong>of</strong>f and moving 80 yards in seven plays for a TD. Finnerty hit Langston on a perfectly<br />

thrown fade pass for 43 yards and then ended the drive with another perfectly thrown ball to Langston that covered the final 15 yards. Greene added the PAT and the<br />

Lakers led 27-7 with 12:11 left in the third quarter. Ferris State and GVSU traded field goals for the final margin. The Lakers had a Jeff Dock rushing TD called back and<br />

threw an intercption in the FSU endzone during the third quarter to thwart two scoring drives.<br />

The Laker defense allowed just 202 total yards and held FSU to just a field goal while forcing five three plays and out. Sophomore corner Brandon Carr and freshman linebacker<br />

Dan Skuta each recorded an interception for the Lakers. The GVSU defensive unit notched five tackles for loss (-33) and three Mike McFadden QB sacks. Ferris<br />

managed 98 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 104 yards through the air on 10 completions.<br />

B. Carr led the defense with nine tackles, while linebacker Anthony Adam chipped in seven stops. Mike McFadden tallied six total tackles, three <strong>of</strong> which were QB sacks (-<br />

18).<br />

Cullen Finnerty guided the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense to the tune <strong>of</strong> 203 yards passing and 71 yards rushing. Finnerty completed 13-<strong>of</strong>-23 for 203 yards and two TDs,<br />

while adding a rushing TD. Astin Martin picked up 116 yards on 19 carries, while Brandon Langston hauled in four receptions for 75 yards and TD. Langston also forced<br />

two pass interference penalties. Eric Fowler hauled in two passes for 44 yards and a TD, while Antione Trent caught two passes for 35 yards. Mark Catlin returned seven<br />

punts 82 yards with a long <strong>of</strong> 22 yards, and Matt Regnery dropped all five <strong>of</strong> his punts inside the FSU 20, including two inside the five.<br />

Ferris State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Kaul 16 78 31 47 0 14<br />

Grigg 8 31 2 29 0 14<br />

Mitchell 4 24 0 24 0 10<br />

Vandenberg 1 3 0 3 0 3<br />

Tean 2 0 5 -5 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Kaul 31 10 2 104 0 23<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Brewster 3 44 0 23<br />

Conner 3 21 0 8<br />

Fricke 2 17 0 10<br />

Fritz 1 16 0 16<br />

Bowie 1 6 0 6<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Slager 8 302 37.8 45 1<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Brewster - 1-20 -<br />

Conner 2-2 - -<br />

Skodak - 2-21 1-0<br />

Mombo 1-6 - -<br />

Vandenberg - 1-10 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Eichler 3rd 10:11 23 yards Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Visser 8-6-14 0.5-1 - -<br />

Maeder 4-7-11 - - -<br />

Schumacher 6-3-9 1.5-3 - -<br />

Beaudry 3-6-9 - - -<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 19 120 4 116 0 31<br />

Finnerty 12 74 3 71 1 14<br />

Langston 5 19 0 19 0 6<br />

Hukill 6 15 0 15 0 4<br />

Garris 5 9 2 7 0 4<br />

Dock 3 3 1 2 0 2<br />

Catlin 2 2 2 0 0 2<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 23 13 1 203 2 43<br />

Dock 1 1 0 8 0 8<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Langston 4 75 1 43<br />

Fowler 2 44 1 33<br />

Trent 2 35 0 26<br />

Martin 2 19 0 11<br />

Hukill 2 2 0 3<br />

Cochrane 1 28 0 28<br />

Mitchell 1 8 0 8<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 5 190 38.0 51 5<br />

Team 1 0 0.0 0 0<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Langston - 2-57 -<br />

Carr - - 1-18<br />

Skuta - - 1-24<br />

Catlin 7-82 - -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 1st 5:53 37 yards Good<br />

Greene 2nd 7:17 28 yards Good<br />

Greene 3rd 6:29 34 yards Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

B. Carr 6-3-9 1.0-1 - 1-18


Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Gannon 7 3 0 0 10<br />

Grand Valley State 13 24 3 21 61<br />

First Quarter<br />

GU-Scott 95 yd fumble recovery (McNicholas kick), 12:23<br />

GU 7 - GV 0<br />

GV-Langston 34 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 9:55<br />

(5 plays, 67 yards, 2:21) GV 7 - GU 7<br />

GV-Martin 20 yd run (Greene kick failed), 5:00<br />

(6 plays, 78 yards, 2:25) GV 13 - GU 7<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Finnerty 2 yd run (Greene kick), 13:57<br />

(13 plays, 73 yards, 4:20) GV 20 - GU 7<br />

GV-Mitchell 19 yd pass from Dock (Greene kick), 7:47<br />

(4 plays, 56 yards, 2:21) GV 27 - GU 7<br />

GU-McNicholas 25 yd field goal, 3:47 (15 plays, 69 yards, 3:55)<br />

GV 28 - GU 10<br />

GV-Greene 39 yd field goal, 2:34 (4 plays, -1 yards, 1:02)<br />

GV 30 - GU 10<br />

GV-Mitchell 18 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 0:59<br />

(6 plays, 59 yards, 1:15) GV 37 - GU 10<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Greene 22 yd field goal, 11:00 (5 plays, 55 yards, 1:21)<br />

GV 40 - GU 10<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

GV- Garris 6 yd run (Greene kick), 9:52<br />

(8 plays, 99 yards, 2:50) GV 47 - GU 10<br />

GV-Garris 7 yd run (Greene kick), 5:36<br />

(5 plays, 49 yards, 2:26) GV 54 - GU 10<br />

GV-Mitchell 17 yd pass from Dock (Greene kick)<br />

(5 plays, 39 yards, 1:42) GV 61 - GU 10<br />

Allendale, Mich. - #2 Grand Valley State dominated Gannon from the start en route to a 61-10 victory Saturday night at Lubbers<br />

Stadium. GVSU improves to 2-0 overall and in the GLIAC, while Gannon falls to 1-1 overall and in league action. Grand Valley<br />

State improves to 60-9 since the 2000 season.<br />

Grand Valley State opened the game with a seven-play, 50-yard drive to the Gannon two yard line, but junior running<br />

back Astin Martin fumbled and Gannon's Kevin Scott picked up the ball and ran 95 yards for a TD to give Gannon the early lead.<br />

That was the last hightlight for Gannon as the Lakers reeled <strong>of</strong>f 27 straight points to take a 27-7 lead. Cullen Finnerty hit<br />

Brandon Langston with a 34-yard pass and catch to tie the game on the Lakers' next possession. Grand Valley's Astin Martin<br />

scored his first TD <strong>of</strong> the season with a 20-yard jaunt to paydirt to give the Lakers a 13-7 lead. Finnerty upped the Laker lead to<br />

20-7 with a two-yard run and then Jeff Dock threw a 19-yard scoring pass to junior Terry Mitchell to give the Lakers a 27-7<br />

lead. Gannon drove down inside the Laker five and had a first-and-goal, but three plays netted minus four yards and the Golden<br />

Knights had to settle for a 25-yard field goal. GVSU answered with a Scott Greene 39-yard field goal and Finnerty then hit<br />

Mitchell with his second TD catch <strong>of</strong> the night, this one covering 19 yards with 59 seconds left in the first half to give the<br />

Lakers a 37-10 lead heading into the lockerroom.<br />

GVSU managed just a Scott Greene 22-yard field goal in the third quarter to take a 40-10 lead. Sophomore Preston<br />

Garris scored from six yards out to cap an eight-play, 99-yard drive early in the fourth. Garris then scored from seven yards out<br />

before Terry Mitchell hauled in a 17 yard TD reception, his third <strong>of</strong> the game, from Jeff Dock to give GVSU a 61-10 lead.<br />

The GVSU defense held the opponents <strong>of</strong>fense out <strong>of</strong> the end zone for the second straight game and yielded just 163<br />

yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense on 67 plays. Mike McFadden led the defense with 12 tackles and his fourth sack <strong>of</strong> the year, while Dan<br />

Game 2<br />

September 3, 2005<br />

Skuta added 10 tackles; three tackles for loss and one QB sack. GVSU notched 14 tackles for loss (38 yards). The Laker <strong>of</strong>fense notched 680 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense, the<br />

most since a 651 yard outing vs. Findlay in 2002. GVSU rushed the ball 46 times for 288 yards and four TDs and completed 21-<strong>of</strong>-38 passes for 392 yards and four<br />

more scores. Astin Martin rushed for 129 yards and one TD on 14 carries, while Ryan Hukill (55 yards) and Preston Garris (51 yds/2 TDs) combined for 106 yards on 17<br />

carries. Finnerty completed 15-<strong>of</strong>-26 passes for 247 yards and two TDs, while Dock was 6-for-12 for 145 yards and two TDs. Eric Fowler tallied a career-high in catches<br />

(7) and yards (152), and Terry Mitchell hauled in six catches for 122 yards and three TDs in just his second game.<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

GU GV<br />

First Downs 15 31<br />

Rushing 6 10<br />

Passing 7 16<br />

Penalty 2 5<br />

Rushing Attempts 37 46<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 92 308<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 36 20<br />

Net Yards Rushing 56 288<br />

Net Yards Passing 107 392<br />

Passes Attempted 30 38<br />

Passes Completed 17 21<br />

Had Intercepted 1 1<br />

Total Offensive Plays 67 84<br />

Total Net Yards 163 680<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 2.4 8.1<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-0 2-1<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 6-47 11-105<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 9-300 2-71<br />

Avg. Per Punt 33.3 35.5<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 2-18<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 8-126 3-126<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-10 1-0<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 1-95 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 27:27 32:33<br />

3rd Down Conversions 3-14 5-14<br />

4th Down Conversions 0-1 2-2<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 2-13 2-17<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Gannon<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Bailey 11 26 2 24 0 6<br />

Hammond 11 29 7 22 0 14<br />

Dukes 12 29 23 6 0 6<br />

Culberth 2 8 3 5 0 8<br />

Turner 1 0 1 -1 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Dukes 28 16 1 103 0 23<br />

Turner 2 1 0 4 0 4<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Culberth 7 38 0 23<br />

Parker 4 23 0 9<br />

Whiteside 3 21 0 11<br />

Bailey 1 13 0 13<br />

Ditka 1 13 0 13<br />

Laurienzo 1 -1 0 0<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Cardenas 9 300 33.3 50 1<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Whiteside - 6-83 -<br />

Scott - 1-20 1-10<br />

Keels - 8-126 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

McNicholas 2nd 3:47 25 yards Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Reid 6-7-13 1.0-1 - -<br />

Dipre 2-8-10 0.5-4 1-4 -<br />

Thornton 5-3-8 1.0-5 1-5 -<br />

Tomko 3-3-6 0.5-1 - -<br />

Gannon 10<br />

Grand Valley State 61<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 7,191<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 14 133 4 129 1 48<br />

Hukill 10 57 2 55 0 13<br />

Garris 7 51 0 51 2 19<br />

Langston 3 34 0 34 0 22<br />

Catlin 4 20 0 20 0 9<br />

Dock 1 6 0 6 0 6<br />

Finnerty 7 7 14 -7 1 3<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 26 15 1 247 2 34<br />

Dock 12 6 0 145 2 41<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Fowler 7 152 0 41<br />

Mitchell 6 122 3 33<br />

Langston 2 56 1 34<br />

Trent 2 31 0 18<br />

Hukill 2 14 0 11<br />

Martin 1 12 0 12<br />

Catlin 1 5 0 5<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 2 71 35.5 43 1<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Catlin 2-18 3-126 -<br />

Brechin - - 1-0<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 2nd 2:34 39 yards Good<br />

Greene 3rd 11:00 22 yards Good<br />

Greene 3rd 4:54 40 yards Missed<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

McFadden 5-7-12 0.5-5 1-5 -<br />

Skuta 3-7-10 3.0-10 1-7 -<br />

Adams 4-5-9 2.0-2 - -<br />

Z. Jones 1-7-8 - - -<br />

53


54<br />

Game 3<br />

September 10, 2005<br />

Grand Valley State 29<br />

Indianapolis 13<br />

Key Stadium<br />

Indianapolis, Ind.<br />

Attendance - 3,118<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

GV UI<br />

First Downs 20 26<br />

Rushing 12 8<br />

Passing 7 14<br />

Penalty 1 4<br />

Rushing Attempts 42 32<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 215 106<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 39 26<br />

Net Yards Rushing 176 80<br />

Net Yards Passing 191 254<br />

Passes Attempted 26 43<br />

Passes Completed 13 27<br />

Had Intercepted 0 2<br />

Total Offensive Plays 65 75<br />

Total Net Yards 367 334<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 5.6 4.5<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 5-1 1-1<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 9-62 4-29<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 3-99 5-201<br />

Avg. Per Punt 33.0 40.2<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-15 1-10<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 4-82 0-0<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 2-68 0-0<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 26:59 33:01<br />

3rd Down Conversions 5-12 4-14<br />

4th Down Conversions 0-1 3-3<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 2-15 1-2<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 6 9 7 7 29<br />

Indianapolis 0 6 0 7 13<br />

First Quarter<br />

GV-Greene 35 yd field goal, 8:11<br />

(11 plays, 54 yards, 4:39) GV 3 - UI 0<br />

GV-Greene 38 yd field goal, 2:55<br />

(9 plays, 32 yards, 3:46) GV 6 - UI 0<br />

Second Quarter<br />

UI-Parker 30 yd field goal, 13:49<br />

(13 plays, 66 yards, 4:06) GV 6 - UI 3<br />

UI-Parker 40 yd field goal, 5:05<br />

(4 plays, -7 yards, 1:22) GV 6 - UI 6<br />

GV-Greene 22 yd field goal, 2:11<br />

(7 plays, 68 yards, 2:52)<br />

GV 9 - UI 6 GV-Ballard 50 yd interception return (Greene<br />

kick failed),<br />

0:43 GV 15 - UI 6<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Martin 20 yd run (Greene kick), 13:23<br />

(6 plays, 73 yards, 1:32) GV 22 - UI 6<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

GV-Fowler 7 yd pass from Dock (Greene kick), 13:52<br />

(8 plays, 80 yards, 2:16) GV 29 - UI 6<br />

UI-Link 9 yd run (Parker kick), 5:09<br />

(17 plays, 80 yards, 8:43) GV 29 - UI 13<br />

Indianapolis, Ind. - #2 Grand Valley State used three field goals from Scott Greene and a Joe Ballard 50-yard interception<br />

return for a TD in the second quarter to claim a 29-13 victory over Indianapolis. GVSU improved to 3-0 overall and in the<br />

GLIAC. The Lakers' Scott Greene kicked two first quarter field goals, the first from 35 yards and the second from 38 yards<br />

to give the Lakers a 6-0 lead. Indy answered with two field goals <strong>of</strong> their own, but the Greene hit on a 22 yarder to give<br />

GVSU the lead for good at 9-6. Ballard picked <strong>of</strong>f a Casey Gillin pass and returned it 50 yards for a TD with 43 seconds left<br />

in the first half to give GVSU a 15-6 lead.<br />

The Lakers opened the second half with a six-play, 73-yard drive that Astin Martin finished with a 20-yard TD run<br />

and Eric Fowler hauled in a seven-yard pass from Jeff Dock for a TD to give GVSU a 29-6 lead early in the fourth quarter.<br />

Indianapolis added a late TD for the final score.<br />

Martin recorded his third straight 100-yard rushing game with 136 yards and one TD on 22 carries. Cullen<br />

Finnerty completed 9-<strong>of</strong>-18 passes for 140 yards, while Jeff Dock completed 4-<strong>of</strong>-5 for 51 yards and a TD. WR Eric Fowler<br />

hauled in five passes for 74 yards and TD.<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 22 144 8 136 1 20<br />

Langston 4 18 4 14 0 12<br />

Hukill 2 9 0 9 0 6<br />

Catlin 1 9 0 9 0 9<br />

Finnerty 8 26 19 7 0 8<br />

Garris 3 8 5 3 0 6<br />

Dock 1 1 0 1 0 1<br />

Team 1 0 3 -3 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 18 9 0 140 0 56<br />

Dock 5 4 0 51 1 36<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Fowler 5 74 1 36<br />

Langston 3 36 0 13<br />

Martin 2 18 0 9<br />

Mitchell 1 56 0 56<br />

Garris 1 8 0 8<br />

Cochrane 1 -1 0 0<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 3 99 33.0 38 1<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Langston - 2-54 -<br />

Brechin - - 1-18<br />

Ballard - - 1-50<br />

Catlin 2-15 2-28 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 1st 8:11 35 yards Good<br />

Greene 1st 2:55 38 yards Good<br />

Greene 2nd 2:11 22 yards Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

B. Carr 9-4-13 - - -<br />

McFadden 2-7-9 1.5-5 1-4 -<br />

Ballard 1-8-9 - - 1-50<br />

Adams 4-2-6 - - -<br />

Indianapolis<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Link 18 76 8 68 1 14<br />

Nalley 2 7 0 7 0 7<br />

Elmore 4 4 0 4 0 3<br />

Gillin 3 9 7 2 0 5<br />

Brown 5 10 11 -1 0 6<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Gillin 28 16 1 149 0 16<br />

Brown 15 11 1 105 0 18<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Sanford 8 79 0 16<br />

Spears 5 64 0 18<br />

Johnson 4 31 0 15<br />

Pickett 4 26 0 10<br />

Penrod 3 27 0 10<br />

Lane 1 13 0 13<br />

Elmore 1 12 0 12<br />

Nalley 1 2 0 2<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Parker 5 201 40.2 49 0<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Penrod 1-10 - -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Parker 2nd 13:49 30 yards Good<br />

Parker 2nd 5:05 40 yards Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Renner 7-3-10 1.0-4 - -<br />

Shaw 8-1-9 - - -<br />

Lile 8-0-8 - - -<br />

Bush 3-4-7 2.0-6 - -


Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 0 7 0 7 14<br />

Ashland 0 7 0 3 10<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Fowler 12 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 14:55<br />

(7 plays, 63 yards, 2:26) GV 7 - AU 0<br />

AU-Lewis 6 yd blocked punt return (Studer kick), 10:12<br />

GV 7 - AU 7<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

AU-Studer 22 yd field goal (13 plays, 60 yards, 6:45)<br />

AU 10 - GV 7<br />

GV-Cochrane 45 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick)<br />

(6 plays, 65 yards, 2:11) GV 14 - AU 10<br />

Ashland, Ohio - #2 Grand Valley State needed a big play in the fourth quarter and a big play was delivered by junior QB<br />

Cullen Finnerty and senior tight end Jeremy Cochrane. Trailing 10-7 late in the fourth quarter Finnerty scrambled to his right<br />

and found Cochrane all alone at the five-yard line for a 45 yard pass and catch for a TD to give GVSU the lead for good with<br />

8:06 left in the game. PK Scott Greene added the PAT to put the Lakers in front 14-10. The Laker defense then delivered by<br />

thwarting a late Ashland drive and stopping a fourth down pass play with 2:04 left in the game. GVSU improves to 4-0 overall<br />

and GLIAC action, while Ashland falls to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in GLIAC action.<br />

Grand Valley State and Ashland started the game with fireworks, as each team drove quickly down the field on its open<br />

possession. Ashland took the opening kick<strong>of</strong>f and drove to the Lakers' 14-yard line, but Heath Studer missed a 32-yard field<br />

goal wide left. The Lakers drove impressively down the field on their opening drive and faced a third and goal from the five,<br />

however Finnerty was unable to connect with Antione Trent in the back <strong>of</strong> the endzone, and Scott Greene then missed a 22-yard<br />

field goal to negate the potential scoring drive.<br />

The Lakers put points on the board first when WR Eric Fowler hauled in a 12-yard TD reception from Finnerty on the<br />

first play <strong>of</strong> the second quarter. Scott Greene added the PAT to give GVSU a 7-0 lead. The TD pass culminated a 7-play, 63yard<br />

drive that took just 2:26. Ashland got on the board when the Lakers were forced to punt from deep in their own territory<br />

and Devon Cornwell the Matt Regnery punt and Rock Lewis returned it six yards for a TD. Studer added the PAT to tie the<br />

game at 7-7.<br />

The Lakers missed several scoring opportunities in the opening half, including a Finnerty fumble into the endzone that<br />

Ashland recovered for a touchback. The Lakers dominated the opening half statistically, outgaining Ashland 258-94. Ashland<br />

tallied just 29 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense following their first drive that accounted for 65 yards.<br />

Ashland missed scoring opportunities <strong>of</strong> their own, highlighted by the Eagles' second drive <strong>of</strong> the third quarter. AU drove<br />

the ball from their own three-yard line to the Laker eight-yard line with the help <strong>of</strong> 45 yards in GVSU penalties. The Eagles<br />

faced a fourth-and-one and elected to attempt a 27-yard field goal that Jared Karrasch missed wide right.<br />

Ashland took a 10-7 lead with a 22-yard field goal by Heath Studer at the 10:22 mark <strong>of</strong> the fourth quarter. The Eagles<br />

drove 60 yards in 13 plays to take their first lead <strong>of</strong> the game.<br />

The Lakers answered quickly with their 65-yard game-winning scoring drive. Prior to Finnerty's scoring pass to<br />

Cochrane, Finnerty hit WR Eric Fowler with 15-yard pass and catch on third-and-nine to keep the drive alive.<br />

Eric Fowler caught a career-high nine passes for 104 yards and a TD, while Finnerty completed 14-<strong>of</strong>-28 passes for 208<br />

yards and two TDs. RB Astin Martin rushed 16 times for 70 yards. GVSU outgained Ashland 344 to 225.<br />

Defensively, Anthony Adams led the way with eight tackles, while Joe Ballard added seven. The Lakers recorded eight<br />

tackles for loss (-19) and deflected five passes.<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

GV AU<br />

First Downs 15 16<br />

Rushing 6 6<br />

Passing 9 6<br />

Penalty 0 4<br />

Rushing Attempts 35 38<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 169 127<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 33 16<br />

Net Yards Rushing 136 111<br />

Net Yards Passing 208 114<br />

Passes Attempted 30 31<br />

Passes Completed 14 14<br />

Had Intercepted 0 1<br />

Total Offensive Plays 65 69<br />

Total Net Yards 344 225<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 5.3 3.3<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-1 1-0<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 7-79 3-30<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 6-192 6-216<br />

Avg. Per Punt 32.0 36.0<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-25 5-38<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 3-49 3-79<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-(-7) 0-0<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 25:40 34:20<br />

3rd Down Conversions 5-15 5-17<br />

4th Down Conversions 0-2 1-2<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 1-5 1-7<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 16 71 1 70 0 13<br />

Finnerty 11 59 7 52 0 14<br />

Langston 3 30 0 30 0 19<br />

Catlin 2 9 2 7 0 9<br />

Team 3 0 23 -23 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 28 14 0 208 2 45<br />

Catlin 2 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Fowler 9 104 1 21<br />

Langston 2 26 0 22<br />

Cochrane 1 45 1 45<br />

Mitchell 1 19 0 19<br />

Martin 1 14 0 14<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 5 192 38.4 45 1<br />

Team 1 0 0.0 0 0<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Langston - 1-22 -<br />

Carr - - 1-(-7)<br />

Skuta - 1-14 -<br />

Catlin 2-25 1-13 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 1st 5:55 23 yds Missed<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Adams 8-0-8 1.0-1 - -<br />

Ballard 6-1-7 - - -<br />

Beaty 6-0-6 2.0-5 - -<br />

Salahuddin 4-2-6 1.0-5 1-5 -<br />

Game 4<br />

September 17, 2005<br />

Grand Valley State 14<br />

Ashland 10<br />

Community Stadium<br />

Ashland, Ohio<br />

Attendance - 4,700<br />

Ashland<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Schwalm 20 79 5 74 0 21<br />

Schroeder 14 39 6 33 0 16<br />

Strance 3 7 5 2 0 5<br />

Kent 1 2 0 2 0 2<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Strance 31 14 1 114 0 18<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Ziegelh<strong>of</strong>er 7 48 0 15<br />

White 2 28 0 15<br />

Sanders 2 27 0 18<br />

Schwalm 2 0 0 3<br />

Mong 1 11 0 11<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Wood 6 216 36.0 45 1<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Ziegelh<strong>of</strong>er 4-22 1-20 -<br />

White - 1-29 -<br />

Walker - 1-30 -<br />

Lewis 0-6 - -<br />

Conwell 1-10 - -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Studer 1st 9:55 32 yds Missed<br />

Karrasch 3rd 3:36 27 yds Missed<br />

Studer 4th 10:22 22 yds Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Conwell 5-3-8 1.0-7 - -<br />

Miller 6-1-7 - - -<br />

Lattimore 6-1-7 2.0-8 1-7 -<br />

Busson 5-0-5 - - -<br />

55


56<br />

Game 5<br />

October 1, 2005<br />

Wayne State 22<br />

Grand Valley State 36<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 10,942<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

WS GV<br />

First Downs 26 16<br />

Rushing 10 8<br />

Passing 12 6<br />

Penalty 4 2<br />

Rushing Attempts 35 38<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 186 220<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 35 33<br />

Net Yards Rushing 151 187<br />

Net Yards Passing 229 175<br />

Passes Attempted 54 22<br />

Passes Completed 31 14<br />

Had Intercepted 2 1<br />

Total Offensive Plays 89 60<br />

Total Net Yards 380 362<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 4.3 6.0<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-0 2-1<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 5-55 9-66<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 8-308 7-304<br />

Avg. Per Punt 38.5 43.4<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-19 5-33<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 4-85 4-148<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-11 2-5<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 32:58 27:02<br />

3rd Down Conversions 6-20 5-13<br />

4th Down Conversions 2-3 0-0<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 0-0 3-26<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Wayne State 0 10 12 0 22<br />

Grand Valley State 7 7 15 7 36<br />

First Quarter<br />

GV-Finnerty 40 yd run (Greene kick), 2:44<br />

(3 plays, 48 yards, 1:11) GV 7 - WS 0<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Fowler 6 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 7:53<br />

(9 plays, 80 yards, 4:00) GV 14 - WS 0<br />

WS-Middlebrooks 20 yd run (Chudzinski kick), 1:56<br />

(12 plays, 78 yards, 5:51) GV 14 - WS 7<br />

WS-Chudzinski 30 yd field goal, 0:00<br />

(5 plays, 30 yards, 0:31) GV 14 - WS 10<br />

Thrid Quarter<br />

WS-Middlebrooks 4 yd run (Chudzinski kick blocked),<br />

11:19 (11 plays, 75 yards, 3:36) WS 16 - GV 14<br />

GV-Langston 47 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick),<br />

10:29 (3 plays, 75 yards, 0:43) GV 21 - WS 16<br />

WS-Schmidt 9 yd pass from Martin (Martin pass failed),<br />

7:41 (7 plays, 80 yards, 2:48) WS 22 - GV 21<br />

GV-Langston 91 yd kick<strong>of</strong>f return (Hukill pass from<br />

Finnerty), 7:27 GV 29 - WS 22<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

Trent 6 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 5:29<br />

(4 plays, 55 yards, 1:39) GV 36 - WS 22<br />

Allendale, Mich. #1-Ranked Grand Valley State used the big play to claim a 36-22 victory over GLIAC foe Wayne State Saturday night at<br />

Lubbers Stadium before a Family Day crowd <strong>of</strong> 10,942. GVSU, 5-0 on the year, improved to 56-5 in its last 61 games. In addition, the Lakers<br />

have now defeated Wayne State 19 straight times dating back to 1985.<br />

The Lakers got on the board first with a 40-yard TD run by QB Cullen Finnerty at the 2:44 mark <strong>of</strong> the first quarter. GVSU increased its<br />

lead to 14-0 when Finnerty hit Eric Fowler with a six-yard TD pass at the 7:53 mark <strong>of</strong> the second quarter. The TD culminated a nine-play, 80yard<br />

drive that took 4:00. The Warriors battled back and scored with 1:56 left in the second quarter when running back Chris Middlebrooks<br />

scampered in from 20 yards out. WSU pulled to within four (14-10) when Dave Chudzinski hit a 30-yard field goal as time expired in the first<br />

half.<br />

Wayne State took the opening kick<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> the second half and drove 75 yards in 11 plays to take a 16-14 lead. Middlebrooks finished the<br />

drive with a four-yard TD run, but senior defensive lineman Quartez Vickerson blocked the PAT. GVSU struck back quickly with a three-play,<br />

75-yard scoring drive <strong>of</strong> its own that took just 43 seconds to take a 21-16 lead. Finnerty hit Langston with a perfectly thrown 47-yard TD pass<br />

behind the defensive backfield <strong>of</strong> Wayne State. WSU drove 80 yards in seven plays and QB Nolan Martin hit tight end Kenny Schmidt with a<br />

nine-yard TD pass to put the Warriors up 22-21. Grand Valley CB Bill Brechin knocked down the two-point conversion pass to keep the Lakers<br />

within a point. GVSU trailed for only 13 seconds as Brandon Langston took the ensuing kick<strong>of</strong>f 91 yards for a TD. Finnerty hit running back<br />

Ryan Hukill with the two-point conversion pass to give the Lakers a 29-22 lead. Grand Valley State increased its lead to 36-22 with a four-play,<br />

55-yard drive that concluded with a Finnerty to Antione Trent six-yard TD pass.<br />

Finnerty completed 14-<strong>of</strong>-22 passes for 175 yards and three TDs, while rushing for a season-high 95 yards and a TD on 10 carries. Junior<br />

running back Astin Martin broke the 100-yard rushing mark for the fourth time in five games with 104 yards on 21 carries. Junior WR Eric<br />

Fowler hauled in six passes for 87 yards and a TD, while Langston caught four passes for 54 yards and a TD.<br />

Wayne State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Middlebrooks18 108 3 105 2 35<br />

Boyer 1 23 0 23 0 23<br />

Body 1 11 0 11 0 11<br />

Martin 12 38 32 6 0 16<br />

Haynes 2 5 0 5 0 4<br />

Gomez 1 1 0 1 0 1<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Martin 54 31 2 229 1 18<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Middlebrooks 12 65 0 11<br />

Body 9 83 0 14<br />

Brown 4 41 0 18<br />

Carter 2 20 0 12<br />

Weingartz 2 6 0 6<br />

Schmidt 1 9 0 9<br />

Rehberg 1 5 0 5<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Cyr 8 308 38.5 50 1<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Dunn - 1-20 -<br />

Burrus 2-19 2-43 -<br />

Guy - - 1-11<br />

Boyer - 1-22 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Chudzinski 2nd 30 yds 0:00 Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Oshnock 7-5-12 0.5-1 - -<br />

Fuqua 7-0-7 - - -<br />

Boyer 3-4-7 - - -<br />

Burrus 3-3-6 0.5-3 - -<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 21 110 6 104 0 20<br />

Finnerty 10 97 2 95 1 40<br />

Team 1 0 2 -2 0 0<br />

Langston 6 13 23 -10 0 6<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 22 14 1 175 3 47<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Fowler 6 87 1 37<br />

Langston 4 54 1 47<br />

Martin 2 16 0 15<br />

Cochrane 1 12 0 12<br />

Trent 1 6 0 6<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 7 304 43.4 57 4<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Langston - 2-112 -<br />

Beaty - - 1-0<br />

Ballard - - 1-5<br />

Mitchell 5-33 - -<br />

Garris - 2-36 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

None<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Adams 5-8-13 - - -<br />

Beaty 5-7-12 - - 1-0<br />

Skuta 5-6-11 - - -<br />

Cain 4-5-9 - - -


Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 10 14 7 7 38<br />

Hillsdale 0 0 3 7 10<br />

First Quarter<br />

GV-Greene 19 yd field goal, 9:03 (11 plays, 58 yards, 3:58)<br />

GV 3 - HC 0<br />

GV-Langston 4 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 3:04<br />

(9 plays, 62 yards, 4:20) GV 10 - HC 0<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Martin 54 yd run (Greene kick), 14:26<br />

(2 plays, 67 yards, 0:27) GV 17 - HC 0<br />

GV-Finnerty 30 yd run (Greene kick), 5:41<br />

(8 plays, 68 yards, 3:21) GV 24 - HC 0<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Mitchell 57 yd pass from Dock (Greene kick), 6:00<br />

(2 plays, 62 yards, 0:56) GV 31 - HC 0<br />

HC-Menchinger 21 yd field goal, 0:07<br />

(13 plays, 76 yards, 5:53) GV 31 - HC 3<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

GV-Hukill 3 yd run (Greene kick), 13:44<br />

(5 plays, 65 yards, 1:18) GV 38 - HC 3<br />

HC-Neller 4 yd run (Menchinger kick), 5:05<br />

(13 plays, 84 yards, 4:43) GV 38 - HC 10<br />

Hillsdale, Mich. #1 Grand Valley State scored on its first four possessions and never looked back en route to a 38-10 victory at<br />

Hillsdale <strong>College</strong> Saturday night. GVSU improves to 6-0 overall and in GLIAC action. The victory sets up next Saturday's<br />

showdown versus #4 Saginaw Valley State in Allendale.<br />

Sophomore cornerback Brandon Carr picked <strong>of</strong>f a Mark Nicolet pass on the Chargers' fifth play from scrimmage. GVSU<br />

drove 58 yards in 11 plays and placekicker Scott Greene booted a 19-yard field goal to put the Lakers up 3-0. Grand Valley<br />

State then scored touchdowns on three straight possessions. Senior WR Brandon Langston caught a 4-yard TD pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty and Greene added the PAT to give GVSU a 10-0 lead. Junior running back Astin Martin then broke loose with a 54yard<br />

TD run and Greene added another PAT to increase the lead to 17-0. Finnerty scored on a 30 yard TD run on a fourth and<br />

one play to put the Lakers up 24-0. GVSU moved down to the Charger four late in the first half, but a Finnerty pass was tipped<br />

and picked <strong>of</strong>f by Chad Gurica. GVSU tallied 321 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense in the first half, including 268 rushing yards. Astin<br />

Martin rushed for 143 yards and one TD on 14 carries. The Laker defense held Hillsdale to 72 total yards in the opening 30<br />

minutes.<br />

Senior QB Jeff Dock hit WR Terry Mitchell on a short slant that Mitchell took 57 yards for a TD. Greene added the PAT<br />

and GVSU led 31-0 with 6:00 left in the third quarter.<br />

Hillsdale got on the board with a Mike Menchinger 21-yard field goal with 7.5 seconds left in the third quarter. The 13play,<br />

76-yard drive took 5:53. The Lakers answered with a 5-play, 65-yard scoring drive. Dock hit Mitchell with a 42-yard pass<br />

completion and Hukill capped the drive with a three-yard run to pay dirt to give the Lakers a 38-3 lead. Hillsdale scored their<br />

lone touchdown on a 4-yard run with 5:05 left in the game.<br />

The Lakers tallied 597 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense, including a season-high 358 yards rushing. Astin Martin rushed for a<br />

career-high 169 yards and one TD on 17 carries, while Ryan Hukill added 81 yards and a TD. Finnerty completed 11-<strong>of</strong>-18<br />

passes for 98 yards and a TD, while senior Jeff Dock completed 5-<strong>of</strong>-6 for 141 yards and a TD. Junior Terry Mitchell caught<br />

three passes for 127 yards and a TD. The Laker defense limited Hillsdale to 247 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense. Brandon Carr picked <strong>of</strong>f<br />

a pass and recorded nine tackles. GVSU recorded a season-high six QB sacks.<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

GV HC<br />

First Downs 26 19<br />

Rushing 17 11<br />

Passing 8 6<br />

Penalty 1 2<br />

Rushing Attempts 41 39<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 365 157<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 7 40<br />

Net Yards Rushing 358 117<br />

Net Yards Passing 239 130<br />

Passes Attempted 24 31<br />

Passes Completed 16 16<br />

Had Intercepted 1 1<br />

Total Offensive Plays 65 70<br />

Total Net Yards 597 247<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 9.2 3.5<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-0 1-0<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 8-69 2-20<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 2-76 5-228<br />

Avg. Per Punt 38.0 45.6<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 3-31 1-1<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 3-36 4-42<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-0 1-0<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 28:20 31:40<br />

3rd Down Conversions 5-9 7-18<br />

4th Down Conversions 1-1 1-1<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 6-33 0-0<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 17 171 2 169 1 54<br />

Hukill 12 81 0 81 1 15<br />

Finnerty 4 52 0 52 1 30<br />

Catlin 3 37 0 37 0 18<br />

Garris 3 23 2 21 0 18<br />

Langston 1 1 0 1 0 1<br />

Dock 1 0 3 -3 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 18 11 1 98 1 20<br />

Dock 6 5 0 141 1 57<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Langston 5 38 1 20<br />

Mitchell 3 127 1 57<br />

Cochrane 2 23 0 16<br />

Martin 2 14 0 9<br />

Trent 1 12 0 12<br />

Fowler 1 11 0 11<br />

Garris 1 7 0 7<br />

Stevens 1 7 0 7<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 2 76 38.0 47 2<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Langston - 2-21 -<br />

Garris - 1-15 -<br />

B. Carr - - 1-0<br />

Catlin 3-31 - -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 1st 9:03 19 yds Good<br />

Greene 3rd 9:00 30 yds Missed<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

B. Carr 7-2-9 - - 1-0<br />

Adams 5-4-9 2.0-13 1-9 -<br />

Ballard 8-0-8 - - -<br />

Game 6<br />

October 8, 2005<br />

Grand Valley State 38<br />

Hillsdale 10<br />

Frank “Muddy” Waters<br />

Field<br />

Hillsdale, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 2,500<br />

Hillsdale<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 21 89 7 82 0 24<br />

Nicolet 16 57 33 24 0 13<br />

Hoskins 1 7 0 7 0 7<br />

Neller 1 4 0 4 1 4<br />

Passing<br />

Nicolet<br />

Att<br />

23<br />

Comp<br />

11<br />

INT<br />

1<br />

Yds<br />

85<br />

TD<br />

0<br />

LG<br />

18<br />

Hoskins 8 5 0 45 0 18<br />

Receiving<br />

Hermosillo<br />

No.<br />

3<br />

Yds<br />

43<br />

TD<br />

0<br />

LG<br />

18<br />

Recker 3 31 0 17<br />

Brown 3 24 0 9<br />

Martin 3 12 0 10<br />

Clay 2 10 0 6<br />

Waldie 1 6 0 6<br />

Dawson 1 4 0 4<br />

Punting<br />

Vanover<br />

No.<br />

5<br />

Yds<br />

228<br />

AVG<br />

45.6<br />

LG In20<br />

53 0<br />

Returns<br />

N. Gurica<br />

PR<br />

1-1<br />

KOR INTR<br />

- -<br />

Neller - 3-22 -<br />

C. Gurica - 1-20 1-0<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Menchinger 2nd 14:53 50 yds Missed<br />

Menchinger 2nd 9:02 49 yds Missed<br />

Menchinger 3rd 0:07 21 yds Good<br />

Defense<br />

Balone<br />

S-A-T TFL<br />

8-5-13 2.0-4<br />

S<br />

-<br />

INT<br />

-<br />

Sutherland 10-1-11 - - -<br />

Weber 7-1-8 - - -<br />

C. Gurica 6-1-7 - - 1-0<br />

57


58<br />

Game 7<br />

October 15, 2005<br />

Saginaw Valley State 10<br />

Grand Valley State 31<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 14,472<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

SV GV<br />

First Downs 16 17<br />

Rushing 7 9<br />

Passing 8 8<br />

Penalty 1 0<br />

Rushing Attempts 33 54<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 105 224<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 19 36<br />

Net Yards Rushing 86 188<br />

Net Yards Passing 155 162<br />

Passes Attempted 39 20<br />

Passes Completed 19 11<br />

Had Intercepted 2 0<br />

Total Offensive Plays 72 74<br />

Total Net Yards 241 350<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 3.3 4.7<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 3-2 0-0<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 3-23 4-35<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 6-226 9-319<br />

Avg. Per Punt 37.7 35.4<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 4-35 3-17<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 2-28 4-48<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 2-25<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 25:50 34:10<br />

3rd Down Conversions 5-17 5-18<br />

4th Down Conversions 1-2 2-2<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 3-23 2-10<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Saginaw Valley State 3 0 0 7 10<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

First Quarter<br />

0 14 7 10 31<br />

SV-Belmonte 43 yd field goal, 4:31 (14 plays, 56 yards,<br />

4:34) SV 3 - GV 0<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Hukill 5 yd run (Greene kick), 9:21<br />

(7 plays, 44 yards, 2:02) GV 7 - SV 3<br />

GV-Finnerty 5 yd run (Greene kick)<br />

(6 plays, 62 yards, 2:24) GV 14 - SV 3<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Hukill 29 yd run (Greene kick), 6:33<br />

(3 plays, 37 yards, 1:10) GV 21 - SV 3<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

SV-Barnhart 1 yd run (Belmonte kick), 10:09<br />

(19 plays, 79 yards, 6:22) GV 21 - SV 10<br />

GV-McFadden safety, 7:15 GV 23 - SV 10<br />

GV-Hukill 11 yd run (Dock rush), 5:01<br />

(7 plays, 48 yards, 2:09) GV 31 - SV 10<br />

Allendale, Mich. - #1-ranked Grand Valley State used a stellar defensive effort and a ball control <strong>of</strong>fense to claim a 31-10<br />

victory over #4 Saginaw Valley State Saturday night before the second-largest crowd ever at Lubbers Stadium (14,472). GVSU<br />

improves to 7-0 overall and in league action, while SVSU falls to 6-1.<br />

Saginaw Valley State scored first when Bobby Belmonte hit a 43-yard field goal with 4:31 left in the opening quarter. The<br />

Cardinals drove 56 yards in 14 plays. The drive was kept alive when GVSU forced a punt, but was called roughing the kicker.<br />

GVSU reached the scoring column at the 9:21 mark <strong>of</strong> the first when Ryan Hukill scored on a 5-yard run to cap a 7-play, 44yard<br />

drive. Scott Greene added the PAT to give the Lakers a 7-3 lead. Following a Saginaw Valley three and out, GVSU drove<br />

62 yards in six plays for a score. QB Cullen Finnerty finished the drive with a five-yard TD run. GVSU uppped its lead to to<br />

21-3 when Ryan Hukill sprinted 29 yards for a TD at the 6:33 mark <strong>of</strong> the third quarter. Saginaw Valley State put together a<br />

time consuming 19-play, 79-yard scoring drive that took 6:22 <strong>of</strong>f the clock. Logan Barnhart just broke the goal line on a<br />

fourth-and-one play.<br />

Matt Regnery pinned Saginaw Valley State on its own five with a 41-yard punt. On the Cardinals' first play from scrimmage<br />

GVSU DL Mike McFadden sacked backup QB Vinnie Miroth in the endzone for a safety to give GVSU a 23-10 lead.<br />

Following the SVSU free kick, Ryan Hukill set a career-high with his third rushing TD <strong>of</strong> the night from 11 yards out to culminate<br />

a 48-yard, seven-play drive. Jeff Dock ran in the two-point play to up the Laker lead to 31-10.<br />

Grand Valley State's 31 points nearly equalled the 37 total points that Saginaw Valley State's defense had yielded in the previus<br />

six games. GVSU tallied 350 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense, including 188 yards on 54 carries. RB Astin Martin rushed for 101<br />

yards on 27 carries, while Hukill chipped in with 55 yards and three TDs on seven carries. QB Cullen Finnerty completed 11<strong>of</strong>-19<br />

passes for 162 yards and rushed for 32 yards on 17 carries. WR Eric Fowler caught three passes for 61 yards and<br />

Antione Trent hauled in three receptions for 44 yards. Punter Matt Regnery averaged 35.4 yards per punt and pinned SVSU<br />

inside its own 20 four times.<br />

The Laker defense turned in an outstanding night, limiting Saginaw Valley State to just 241 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense. the<br />

Cardinals rushed for 86 yards and completed 19-<strong>of</strong>-39 passes for 155 yards. The Lakers picked <strong>of</strong>f two passes and recovered a<br />

pair <strong>of</strong> Cardinal fumbles. LB Matt Beaty and safety Samad Cain each picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass, while Jorge Tapia and Preston Garris<br />

each recovered a fumble. GVSU tallied six additional pass breakups, recorded seven tackles for loss and three QB sacks.<br />

Beaty and Anthony Adams each recorded eight tackles, while Brandon Carr and Joe Ballard notched seven tackles apiece.<br />

Saginaw Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Barnhart 21 87 4 83 1 17<br />

Dougherty 7 17 9 8 0 9<br />

Barcey 2 1 0 1 0 1<br />

Brander 1 0 0 0 0 0<br />

B. Awrey 1 0 1 -1 0 0<br />

Miroth 1 0 5 -5 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Dougherty 39 19 2 155 0 25<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

T. Awrey 6 28 0 10<br />

B. Awrey 4 30 0 9<br />

Jackson 3 28 0 17<br />

Cottengim 2 14 0 9<br />

Kelch 1 25 0 25<br />

Barcey 1 13 0 13<br />

Scott 1 12 0 12<br />

Brander 1 5 0 5<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Esslin 6 226 37.7 47 0<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Cottengim 3-28 - -<br />

Barcey - 1-17 -<br />

Black 1-7 - -<br />

Prim - 1-11 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Belmonte 1st 4:31 43 yds Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

John DiGiorgio 7-6-13 1.0-5 1-5 -<br />

Fodrocy 5-8-13 3.5-11 1-6 -<br />

Hermann 7-5-12 1.5-12 1-2 -<br />

Joe DiGiorgio 2-8-10 1.5-4 - -<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 28 106 5 101 0 14<br />

Hukill 7 59 4 55 3 29<br />

Finnerty 17 57 25 32 1 10<br />

Langston 1 2 0 2 0 2<br />

Team 1 0 2 -2 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 19 11 0 162 0 38<br />

Dock 1 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Fowler 3 61 0 38<br />

Trent 3 44 0 20<br />

Mitchell 2 32 0 20<br />

Cochrane 2 18 0 12<br />

Langston 1 7 0 7<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 9 319 35.4 49 4<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Langston - 2-31 -<br />

Beaty - - 1-0<br />

Cain - - 1-25<br />

Catlin 3-17 1-5 -<br />

Hukill - 1-12 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 3rd 9:08 32 yds Missed<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Beaty 8-0-8 - - 1-0<br />

Adams 5-3-8 - - -<br />

B. Carr 5-2-7 0.5-1 - -<br />

Ballard 4-3-7 - - -


Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 3 7 13 7 30<br />

Northwood 0 7 7 0 14<br />

First Quarter<br />

GV-Greene 26 yd field goal, 9:59<br />

(14 plays, 71 yards, 5:01) GV 3 - NU 0<br />

Second Quarter<br />

NU-Yearby 7 yd pass from Gildersleeve (Daniel kick), 14:55<br />

(4 plays, 14 yards, 0:39) NU 7 - GV 3<br />

GV-Langston 60 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 13:34<br />

(3 plays, 71 yards, 1:15) GV 10 - NU 7<br />

Third Quarter<br />

NU-Kolbe 18 yd run (Daniel kick), 10:47<br />

(9 plays, 71 yards, 4:08) NU 14 - GV 10<br />

GV-Langston 7 yd run (Greene kick), 8:41<br />

(6 plays, 77 yards, 2:02) GV 17 - NU 14<br />

GV-Finnerty 6 yd run (Greene kick blocked), 2:55<br />

(7 plays, 57 yards, 2:13) GV 23 - NU 14<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

GV-Finnerty 4 yd run (Greene kick), 6:05<br />

(5 plays, 33 yards, 2:29) GV 30 - NU 14<br />

Midland, Mich. - #1-ranked Grand Valley State claimed a 30-14 victory at #5 Northwood Saturday afternoon in Midland, Mich.<br />

GVSU improves to 8-0 overall and in GLIAC action, while Northwood falls to 7-2 (6-2 GLIAC). The win was also the Lakers' second<br />

straight over a top 5 opponent.<br />

GVSU opened the game on the <strong>of</strong>fensive attack and never slowed down, racking up 561 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense. The Lakers<br />

drove 71 yards in 14 plays on their opening drive which resulted in a Scott Greene 26-yard field goal. Northwood scored on the first<br />

play <strong>of</strong> the second quarter when QB Nick Gildersleeve hit Yared Yearby with a 7-yard scoring pass. The 4-play, 14-yard drive was set<br />

up when QB Cullen Finnerty fumbled a hand<strong>of</strong>f to RB Astin Martin that was recovered by the Timberwolves. The Lakers struck back<br />

quickly when Finnerty hit WR Brandon Langston on a 60-yard fly pattern down the middle <strong>of</strong> the field for a TD to put GVSU up 10-7.<br />

The Lakers missed two scoring opportunities late in second quarter with a lost fumble at the Northwood five, and a missed field goal<br />

with no time remaining in the first half. GVSU put up 331 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense in the first half, but led by just three (10-7).<br />

Northwood took the opening kick<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> the second half and drove 71 yards in nine plays for a TD. QB Kyle Kolbe ran it in from<br />

18 yards to put the Timberwolves up 14-10. The Lakers answered quickly again, driving 77 yards in six plays for a TD. Brandon<br />

Langston accounted for 60 <strong>of</strong> the 77 yards and finished drive with a 7-yard TD run. GVSU uppped its lead to 23-14 with a 7-play, 57yard<br />

TD drive. Finnerty went the final six yards to paydirt, but the Greene PAT was blocked. GVSU put the finishing touches on the<br />

victory with a 5-play, 33-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter as Finnerty rambled in four yards out. All 33 yards came via the<br />

ground. Grand Valley State dominated the game statistically, outgaining Northwood 561-216. RB Astin Martin notched his seventh 100yard<br />

rushing game with 125 yards on 30 carries. Finnerty rushed for 99 yards on 16 carries, while Brandon Langston added 38 and<br />

Ryan Hukill 35 on the ground. Finnerty completed 15-<strong>of</strong>-26 passes for 263 yards and one TD. Eric Fowler caught a career-high eight<br />

passes for 89 yards, while Langston hauled in three passes for 126 yards and a TD. GVSU rushed for 298 yards and threw for 263<br />

yards. As dominant as the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense was, the Laker defense was equally as impressive. GVSU limited the Northwood rushing<br />

game that came into the contest averaging 291 yards per game to just 129 yards, its lowest output since a 52-yard outing in the NCAA<br />

play<strong>of</strong>fs a year earlier against the Lakers. Three NU quarterbacks completed 10-<strong>of</strong>-19 passes for 87 yards. LB Matt Beaty led the way<br />

with 10 tackles, followed by Anthony Adams' seven stops. DL Justin Ulberg added six stops, while Mike McFadden recorded a QB<br />

sack in his eighth straight game.<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

GV NU<br />

First Downs 28 12<br />

Rushing 20 7<br />

Passing 8 4<br />

Penalty 0 1<br />

Rushing Attempts 58 31<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 325 143<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 27 14<br />

Net Yards Rushing 298 129<br />

Net Yards Passing 263 87<br />

Passes Attempted 27 19<br />

Passes Completed 15 10<br />

Had Intercepted 0 1<br />

Total Offensive Plays 85 50<br />

Total Net Yards 561 216<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 6.6 4.3<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 2-2 1-1<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 8-52 4-35<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 1-34 7-237<br />

Avg. Per Punt 34.0 33.9<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 5-44 1-11<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 2-38 5-78<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-0 0-0<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 2-41<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 -1<br />

Possession Time 34:45 25:15<br />

3rd Down Conversions 10-16 4-13<br />

4th Down Conversions 0-1 0-0<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 2-10 0-0<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 30 133 8 125 0 13<br />

Finnerty 16 103 4 99 2 15<br />

Langston 5 47 9 38 1 20<br />

Hukill 4 35 0 35 0 14<br />

Dock 1 7 0 7 0 7<br />

Team 2 0 6 -6 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 26 15 0 263 1 60<br />

Team 1 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Fowler 8 89 0 23<br />

Langston 3 126 1 60<br />

Mitchell 1 16 0 16<br />

Martin 1 12 0 12<br />

Garris 1 11 0 11<br />

Hukill 1 9 0 9<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 1 34 34.0 34 0<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Bill Brechin - - 1-0<br />

Mark Catlin 5-44 2-38 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 1st 9:59 26 yds Good<br />

Greene 2nd 0:00 33 yds Missed<br />

Greene 4th 10:36 36 yds Blocked<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Beaty 7-3-10 1.5-1 - -<br />

Adams 2-5-7 - - -<br />

Ulberg 2-4-6 - 1-0 -<br />

McFadden 1-5-6 1.0-12 2-12 -<br />

Game 8<br />

October 22, 2005<br />

Grand Valley State 30<br />

Northwood 14<br />

Hantz Stadium<br />

Midland, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 3,553<br />

Northwood<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Kolbe 11 71 1 70 1 20<br />

Childs 8 32 0 32 0 8<br />

Gruse 5 31 0 31 0 25<br />

Gildersleeve 2 6 0 6 0 4<br />

Height 1 1 0 1 0 1<br />

Chrisinske 4 2 13 -11 0 1<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Kolbe 9 4 1 25 0 11<br />

Gildersleeve 6 4 0 42 1 21<br />

Chrisinske 3 1 0 11 0 11<br />

Height 1 1 0 9 0 9<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Height 4 25 0 11<br />

Yearby 3 22 1 11<br />

Gills 1 21 0 21<br />

Davis 1 10 0 10<br />

Kolbe 1 9 0 9<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Putnam 7 237 33.9 44 0<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Height 1-11 - -<br />

Davis - 1-7 -<br />

Ivy - 4-71 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

None<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Hughes 4-5-9 - - -<br />

Burts 4-4-8 - - -<br />

Horn 3-5-8 - - -<br />

Stevens 5-2-7 - - -<br />

59


60<br />

Game 9<br />

October 29, 2005<br />

Northern Michigan 3<br />

Grand Valley State 48<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 10,460<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

NM GV<br />

First Downs 10 22<br />

Rushing 5 8<br />

Passing 3 11<br />

Penalty 2 3<br />

Rushing Attempts 24 46<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 93 183<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 34 14<br />

Net Yards Rushing 59 169<br />

Net Yards Passing 92 248<br />

Passes Attempted 25 26<br />

Passes Completed 10 17<br />

Had Intercepted 1 1<br />

Total Offensive Plays 49 72<br />

Total Net Yards 151 417<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 3.1 5.8<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 4-2 1-0<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 3-39 7-67<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 8-261 3-113<br />

Avg. Per Punt 32.6 37.7<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-6 4-15<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 5-88 2-104<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-0 1-31<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 22:45 37:15<br />

3rd Down Conversions 3-11 6-16<br />

4th Down Conversions 0-0 4-4<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 0-0 2-8<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Northern Michigan 0 3 0 0 3<br />

Grand Valley State 21 14 7 6 48<br />

First Quarter<br />

GV-Fowler 3 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 9:41<br />

(8 plays, 50 yards, 2:27) GV 7 - NM 0<br />

GV-Beaty 31 yd interception return (Greene kick), 9:33<br />

GV 14 - 0<br />

GV-Martin 35 yd run (Greene kick), 5:10<br />

(2 plays, 82 yards, 0:27) GV 21 - NM 0<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Mitchell 13 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 12:07<br />

(8 plays, 83 yards, 2:12) GV 28 - NM 0<br />

NM-Marotz 33 yd field goal, 2:15<br />

(10 plays, 62 yards, 4:21) GV 28 - NM 3<br />

GV-Fowler 9 yd pass from Dock (Greene kick), 0:11<br />

(5 plays, 32 yards, 1:54) GV 35 - NM 3<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Langston 17 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick),<br />

11:03 (8 plays, 41 yards, 3:47) GV 42 - NM 3<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

Hukill 1 yd run (Carter kick failed), 8:45<br />

(12 plays, 65 yards, 8:08) GV 48 - NM 3<br />

Allendale, Mich. - #1-ranked Grand Valley State scored early and <strong>of</strong>ten en route to a 48-3 Homecoming victory over<br />

Northern Michigan Saturday night before a crowd <strong>of</strong> 10,460 at Lubbers Stadium. GVSU improves to 9-0 overall and in<br />

GLIAC action, while Northern Michigan falls to 2-7.<br />

Grand Valley State went 50 yards in eight plays on its first <strong>of</strong>fensive drive <strong>of</strong> the game and QB Cullen Finnerty hit<br />

WR Eric Fowler with a three-yard TD pass. Scott Greene kicked the PAT for a 7-0 Laker lead. LB Matt Beaty then<br />

picked <strong>of</strong>f an NMU pass on the Wildcats' next play and returned it 31 yards for a TD and the Greene PAT put the<br />

Lakers up 14-0. RB Astin Martin scampered in from 35 yards out to give GVSU a 21-0 lead with 5:10 left in the game.<br />

Martin went over the 1,000-yard mark early in the second quarter and recorded 66 yards on 11 carries in less than two<br />

quarters <strong>of</strong> action.<br />

WR Terry Mitchell finished an eight-play, 83-yard drive when he hauled in a 13-yard pass from Finnerty with 12:07<br />

left in the second quarter to give GVSU a 28-0 lead. Northern Michigan got on the board with 2:15 left in the second<br />

quarter when Kyle Marotz hit a 33-yard field goal. Preston Garris returned the NMU kick<strong>of</strong>f 65 yards to the Wildcat<br />

32 and the Lakers drove 32 yards in five plays that ended with a Jeff Dock to Eric Fowler nine-yard TD pass. Finnerty<br />

hit Langston with a 17-yard scoring pass on the Lakers' first possession <strong>of</strong> the second half and Ryan Hukill closed out<br />

the scoring with a one yard TD run midway through the fourth quarter. The Laker starting <strong>of</strong>fensive and defensive<br />

units played less than two quarters in the win. Northern Michigan ran nine <strong>of</strong>fensive plays for 21 yards in the second<br />

half.<br />

Cullen Finnerty completed 11-<strong>of</strong>-16 passes for 189 yards and three TDs, while Jeff Dock was 6-10 for 59 yards and<br />

a TD. Eric Fowler hauled in seven passes for 96 yards and two TDs, while Brandon Langston caught four passes for 92<br />

yards and a score. Astin Martin tallied 66 yards on 11 carries with a TD, while Ryan Hukill added 59 yards and TD on<br />

17 carries. Preston Garris toted the ball three times for 29 yards, caught two passes for 11 yards and returned two<br />

kick<strong>of</strong>fs for 104 yards.<br />

LB Rory Steinbach led the defense with six tackles, three tackles for loss (-8) and a QB sack (-2). Kirk Carruth<br />

notched four tackles and forced a fumble, while Mike McFadden picked up a QB sack in his ninth straight game.<br />

Northern Michigan ran just nine <strong>of</strong>fensive plays in the second half for 21 yards and possessed the ball for 3:37. The<br />

Lakers held onto the ball for 14:00 minutes in the fourth quarter.<br />

Northern Michigan<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Anderson 16 56 17 39 0 15<br />

McCoy 3 37 0 37 0 20<br />

Rivera 2 0 6 -6 0 0<br />

Reed 3 0 11 -11 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Reed 23 8 1 61 0 33<br />

Rivera 2 2 0 31 0 24<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Mayfield 6 48 0 33<br />

Anderson 2 34 0 34<br />

Elmore 1 5 0 5<br />

Kraemer 1 5 0 5<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Labuz 7 245 35.0 45 4<br />

Team 1 16 16.0 16 0<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Mayfield 2-6 3-62 -<br />

Mauthe - 1-8 -<br />

Dost - - 1-0<br />

McCoy - 1-18 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Marotz 2nd 2:15 33 yds Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Grignon 7-3-10 - - -<br />

Tillman 5-3-8 - - -<br />

Yelk 4-3-7 0.5-2 - -<br />

Hoggard 4-2-6 - - -<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 11 66 4 62 1 35<br />

Hukill 17 59 0 59 1 8<br />

Garris 3 29 0 29 0 26<br />

Tyler 8 13 0 13 0 3<br />

Langston 1 8 0 8 0 8<br />

Finnerty 1 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Bieszka 1 0 1 -1 0 0<br />

Dock 4 8 9 -1 0 6<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 16 11 0 189 3 47<br />

Dock 10 6 1 59 1 22<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Fowler 7 96 2 29<br />

Langston 4 92 1 47<br />

Mitchell 4 49 1 17<br />

Garris 2 11 0 9<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 3 113 37.7 39 0<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Mitchell 2-21 - -<br />

Garris - 2-104 -<br />

Trent 2-(-6) - -<br />

Beaty - - 1-31<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Carter 3rd 2:53 43 yds Missed<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Steinbach 4-2-6 3.0-8 1-2 -<br />

Carruth 3-1-4 - - -<br />

Ryan 0-4-4 - - -<br />

Adams 3-0-3 1.0-2 - -


Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

North Dakota 0 0 0 3 3<br />

Grand Valley State 0 14 3 0 17<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Cochrane 26 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 10:38<br />

(12 plays, 85 yards, 4:33) GV 7 - ND 0<br />

GV-Trent 26 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 6:08<br />

(5 plays, 69 yards, 1:42) GV 14 - ND 0<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Greene 50 yd field goal, 5:01<br />

(6 plays, 48 yards, 2:40) GV 17 - ND 0<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

ND-Glas 27 yd field goal, 10:05<br />

(15 plays, 70 yards, 4:55)<br />

Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State's junior QB Cullen Finnerty tossed two second-quarter TD passes and the Laker defense forced<br />

three North Dakota turnovers en route to a 17-3 Laker victory over the Fighting Sioux in NCAA DII second-round play<strong>of</strong>f action.<br />

Grand Valley State was forced to punt after the Lakers failed to pick up a first down on their first series, but GVSU sophomore<br />

linebacker Anthony Adams forced a fumble by UND's Chris Beatty on the Fighting Sioux's first play from scrimmage that safety Joe<br />

Ballard recovered. GVSU then drove 37 yards in 10 plays, but the Lakers were unable to get a 27-yard field goal attempt <strong>of</strong>f following<br />

an errant snap. The Lakers, who were going against a 25 mile per hour wind in the first quarter, were able to get out <strong>of</strong> the first quarter<br />

with a 0-0 score. GVSU took full advantage <strong>of</strong> the wind in the second quarter. Finnerty directed a 12-play, 85-yard drive early in the<br />

quarter. Finnerty hit tight end Jeremy Cochrane with a 26-yard scoring pass on a broken play and Scott Greene added the PAT to give<br />

GVSU a 7-0 lead.<br />

GVSU got the ball back on its own 31-yard line following a UND punt and the Lakers moved 69 yards in five plays for a score.<br />

Finnerty hit WR Preston Garris with a 38-yard pass play on third down, then he found Antione Trent at the UND five and Trent went<br />

the final five yards for a 26-yard scoring play. Greene added his second PAT to give the Lakers a 14-0 lead. North Dakota drove to the<br />

Laker 38 on its next possession, but Adams forced his second fumble <strong>of</strong> the half and DL Mike McFadden picked it up and returned it<br />

nine yards to thwart the drive. The Laker defense limited UND to just 105 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense in the first half, while the GVSU<br />

<strong>of</strong>fense notched 208 yards, including 164 yards passing from Finnerty.<br />

UND was heading into a brisk wind in the third quarter and the Fighting Sioux's Brent Halfmann netted just 28 yards on his<br />

first punt <strong>of</strong> the third quarter. GVSU drove 13 yards into North Dakota territory, but Greene was wide left on a 48-yard attempt. GVSU<br />

got the ball back on its own 20 and drove 48 yards in six plays before Greene drilled a career long, 50-yard field goal with 5:01 left in<br />

the third quarter to put the Lakers up 17-0.<br />

North Dakota's Jeff Glas hit a 27-yard field goal with 10:55 left in the second quarter to conclude a 15-play, 70-yard drive.<br />

GVSU used 4:19 <strong>of</strong>f the clock on its next possession, but the Sioux continued to put the pressure on GVSU and drove into Laker territory.<br />

However, linebacker Rory Steinbach knocked the ball lose when sacking QB Reed Manke and fellow linebacker Dan Skuta picked<br />

up the ball and returned it five yards. The Laker defense faced one final threat when North Dakota drove down to the Laker 3-yard line<br />

and had a first-and-goal, but the stout GVSU defense forced three incomplete passes and sacked Chris Belmore to keep the Fighting<br />

Sioux out <strong>of</strong> the endzone for the second time in the last three years.<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

ND GV<br />

First Downs 23 15<br />

Rushing 5 3<br />

Passing 17 10<br />

Penalty 1 2<br />

Rushing Attempts 33 37<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 106 80<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 42 39<br />

Net Yards Rushing 64 41<br />

Net Yards Passing 268 245<br />

Passes Attempted 44 27<br />

Passes Completed 26 14<br />

Had Intercepted 0 0<br />

Total Offensive Plays 77 64<br />

Total Net Yards 332 286<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 4.3 4.5<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 3-3 1-0<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 7-85 9-61<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 7-257 7-297<br />

Avg. Per Punt 36.7 42.4<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 2-14<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 1-24 2-33<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 2-14<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 28:36 30:00<br />

3rd Down Conversions 7-17 6-16<br />

4th Down Conversions 0-1 0-1<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 3-15 4-19<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

North Dakota<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Brady 11 47 0 47 0 14<br />

Manke 17 55 36 19 0 14<br />

Beatty 4 4 0 4 0 2<br />

Belmore 1 0 6 -6 0 0<br />

Passing<br />

Manke<br />

Att<br />

41<br />

Comp<br />

26<br />

INT<br />

0<br />

Yds<br />

268<br />

TD<br />

0<br />

LG<br />

22<br />

Belmore 3 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Receiving<br />

Grossman<br />

No.<br />

12<br />

Yds<br />

117<br />

TD<br />

0<br />

LG<br />

22<br />

Dressler 7 60 0 20<br />

Caufield 2 37 0 22<br />

Groeschl 2 29 0 18<br />

Mielke 2 12 0 8<br />

Loegering 1 13 0 13<br />

Punting No.<br />

Halfmann 7<br />

Yds<br />

257<br />

AVG<br />

36.7<br />

LG In20<br />

51 2<br />

Returns<br />

Dressler<br />

PR<br />

-<br />

KOR INTR<br />

1-24 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Glas 4th 10:05 27 yds Good<br />

Defense<br />

Anderson<br />

S-A-T TFL<br />

4-10-14 3.0-10<br />

S<br />

1-6<br />

INT<br />

-<br />

Peterson 4-3-7 1.0-8 1-8 -<br />

Gagner 1-5-6 1.0-1 - -<br />

Ullsperger 3-2-5 1.0-1 - -<br />

Game 10<br />

November 19, 2005<br />

North Dakota 3<br />

Grand Valley State 17<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 5,429<br />

Regional Semifinal<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 16 32 5 27 0 6<br />

Finnerty 13 34 22 12 0 9<br />

Hukill 2 7 0 7 0 4<br />

Garris 2 5 0 5 0 3<br />

Team 2 0 4 -4 0 0<br />

Langston 2 2 8 -8 0 2<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 26 14 0 245 2 39<br />

Dock 1 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Langston 6 79 0 39<br />

Fowler 5 75 0 23<br />

Garris 1 39 0 39<br />

Cochrane 1 26 1 26<br />

Trent 1 26 1 26<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 7 297 42.4 70 1<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Garris - 2-33 -<br />

Mitchell 2-14 - -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 3rd 11:39 48 yds Missed<br />

Greene 3rd 5:01 50 yds Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

McFadden 5-5-10 2.0-5 1-3 -<br />

Skuta 4-6-10 2.5-9 2-8 -<br />

Cain 2-7-9 1.0-2 - -<br />

Ballard 2-7-9 0.5-1 - -<br />

61


62<br />

Game 11<br />

November 26, 2005<br />

Saginaw Valley State 17<br />

Grand Valley State 24<br />

Lubbers Field<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 5,364<br />

Regional Final<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Saginaw Valley State 7 7 0 3 17<br />

Grand Valley State 0 7 10 7 24<br />

First Quarter<br />

SV-Barnhart 3 yd run (Belmonte kick), 2:31<br />

(8 plays, 50 yards, 2:52) SV 7 - GV 0<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Mitchell 8 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick),3:38<br />

(4 plays, 13 yards, 1:42) SV 7 - GV 7<br />

SV-Barcey 8 yd pass from Dougherty (Belmonte kick),<br />

0:18 (4 plays, 20 yards, 0:31) SV 14 - GV 7<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Cochrane 16 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick),8:07<br />

(12 plays, 58 yards, 4:50) SV 14 - GV 14<br />

GV-Greene 33 yd field goal, 0:59<br />

(6 plays, 66 yards, 1:59) GV 17 - SV 14<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

GV-Hukill 1 yd run (Greene kick), 5:18<br />

(9 plays, 59 yards, 5:01) GV 24 - SV 14<br />

SV-Belmonte 27 yd field goal, 1:38<br />

(7 plays, 19 yards, 1:59) GV 24 - SV 17<br />

Allendale, Mich. - #1-ranked Grand Valley State erased a 14-7 halftime defecit with 10 third quarter points and seven in the fourth<br />

en route to a 24-17 victory over #4-ranked Saginaw Valley State in the NCAA DII Northwest Regional final. Grand Valley State<br />

advances to its fourth NCAA DII National Semifinal in the last five years next Saturday vs. East Stroudsburg. Grand Valley State is<br />

expected to host the semifinal contest and if so the game would be played at 1 p.m. in Lubbers Stadium.<br />

Saginaw Valley State scored first when RB Logan Barnhart rambled in from three yards out on a direct snap from center at<br />

the 2:31 mark <strong>of</strong> the first quarter. PK Bobby Belmonte added the PAT to give the visiting Cardinals a 7-0 lead. Freshman LB Dan<br />

Skuta put the Lakers in position for their first points <strong>of</strong> the game when he picked <strong>of</strong>f a Chris Dougherty pass and returned in 27<br />

yards to the Cardinal 13. Junior LB Cullen Finnerty found junior WR Terry Mitchell in the back <strong>of</strong> the endzone on second-andeight<br />

for a TD. Scott Greene added the PAT to tie the game. GVSU looked to run the clock out late in the first half, but Finnerty<br />

fumbled the snap from center and SVSU's Derek Volmering recovered the ball at the Laker 20 with 49 seconds left in the opening<br />

30 minutes. SVSU drove down to the Laker eight and Dougherty then hit RB Justin Barcey over the middle for a score to put<br />

SVSU up 14-7. The Lakers tallied just 91 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense in the first half and committed 10 penalties for 63 yards.<br />

GVSU tied the game early in the third quarter with a 12-play, 58-yard scoring drive. GVSU converted a fourth and six play<br />

when Finnerty hit Mitchell with a 10-yard completion. The Lakers then faced a fourth-and-one from the Cardinal 16 when<br />

Finnerty faked a run to Astin Martin and found senior TE Jeremy Cochrane all alone over the middle in the endzone for a score.<br />

Greene hit the PAT to tie the game at 14-14. The Laker defense forced a three and out to give the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense another shot.<br />

Finnerty found junior WR Eric Fowler over the middle with a perfectly thrown 58-yard pass and catch. When GVSU failed to get<br />

a first down Greene connected on a 33-yard field goal to give GVSU its first lead <strong>of</strong> the game (17-14).<br />

Saginaw Valley State turned the ball over on its next two possessions and GVSU took advantage <strong>of</strong> the second with a 9-play,<br />

44-yard scoring drive. GVSU ran the ball on all nine plays and senior RB Ryan Hukill ended the drive with a 1-yard scoring<br />

plunge to put the Lakers up 24-14 with 5:18 left in the game. The Lakers appeared to put the game away when SVSU was forced<br />

to punt with 3:37 left. However, the punt was muffed and the Cardinals recovered on the Laker 29. Saginaw Valley State drove to<br />

the Laker 6, but on third-and-one Barnhart was dropped for a 4-yard loss to force a 27-yard field goal by Belmonte. Ryan Hukill<br />

recovered the onside kick for GVSU and the Lakers ran out the clock to preserve the victory.<br />

All-American candidate Mike McFadden led the Laker defense with seven tackles, two QB sacks, three tackles for loss, a fumble recovery, and an interception. Dan<br />

Skuta notched a career-high 13 tackles, picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass and deflected a pass, while CB Brandon Carr notched eight stops. LB Anthony Adams notched seven tackles and<br />

recovered a fumble. GVSU forced five turnovers (3 fumble recoveries/2 interceptions) and recorded six tackles for loss.<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

SV GV<br />

First Downs 15 16<br />

Rushing 6 11<br />

Passing 9 3<br />

Penalty 0 2<br />

Rushing Attempts 36 53<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 134 233<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 36 41<br />

Net Yards Rushing 98 192<br />

Net Yards Passing 169 116<br />

Passes Attempted 32 18<br />

Passes Completed 19 8<br />

Had Intercepted 2 0<br />

Total Offensive Plays 68 71<br />

Total Net Yards 267 308<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 3.9 4.3<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 4-3 3-3<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 4-34 12-83<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 7-279 5-210<br />

Avg. Per Punt 39.9 42.0<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-31 4-5<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 5-71 3-60<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 2-35<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 27:24 32:36<br />

3rd Down Conversions 5-14 1-13<br />

4th Down Conversions 0-0 2-3<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 1-7 2-15<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

Saginaw Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Barnhart 23 86 7 79 1 18<br />

C. Dougherty 7 41 21 20 0 17<br />

Barcey 5 7 7 0 0 3<br />

Miroth 1 0 1 -1 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

C.Dougherty 25 14 2 140 1 25<br />

Miroth 7 5 0 29 0 9<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Cottengim 6 64 0 25<br />

Jackson 3 28 0 12<br />

Barcey 3 23 1 11<br />

B. Awrey 3 20 0 10<br />

J. Dougherty 1 16 0 16<br />

Spencer 1 8 0 8<br />

T. Awrey 1 5 0 5<br />

Brander 1 5 0 5<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Esslin 7 279 39.9 51 4<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Barcey - 2-28 -<br />

Spencer 2-31 1-6 -<br />

Barnhart - 2-37 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Belmonte 4th 1:38 27 yds Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

John DiGiorgio 6-7-13 - - -<br />

Steele 6-2-8 3.0-8 - -<br />

Joe DiGiorgio 1-6-7 - - -<br />

Black 5-1-6 1.0-16 - -<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 22 114 6 108 0 18<br />

Hukill 11 50 2 48 1 11<br />

Langston 7 26 0 26 0 10<br />

Finnerty 12 43 31 12 0 13<br />

Team 1 0 2 -2 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 18 8 0 116 2 58<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Mitchell 3 27 1 10<br />

Fowler 2 60 0 58<br />

Cochrane 1 16 1 16<br />

Trent 1 8 0 8<br />

Hukill 1 5 0 5<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 5 210 42.0 52 2<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Hukill - 1-14 -<br />

Skuta - - 1-27<br />

Garris - 2-46 -<br />

McFadden - - 1-8<br />

Catlin 4-5 - -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 2nd 9:35 40 yds Missed<br />

Greene 3rd 0:59 33 yds Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Skuta 6-7-13 0.5-2 - 1-27<br />

B. Carr 4-4-8 - - -<br />

Adams 5-2-7 1.0-3 - -<br />

McFadden 4-3-7 3.0-17 2-15 1-8


Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

East Stroudsburg 0 7 7 6 20<br />

Grand Valley State 34 7 7 7 55<br />

First Quarter<br />

GV-Langston 18 yd run (Greene kick), 11:39<br />

(7 plays, 87 yards, 3:21) GV 7 - ES 0<br />

GV-Langston 22 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 9:04<br />

(2 plays, 21 yards, 0:29) GV 14 - ES 0<br />

GV-Martin 1 yd run (Greene kick), 3:17<br />

(4 plays, 64 yards, 1:32) GV 21 - ES 0<br />

GV-Carr 40 yd fumble return (Greene kick failed), 2:13<br />

GV 27, ES 0<br />

GV-Langston 81 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 0:03<br />

(1 play 81 yards, 0:12) GV 34 - ES 0<br />

Second Quarter<br />

GV-Hukill 5 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick), 8:20<br />

(9 plays, 79 yards, 3:42) GV 41 - ES 0<br />

ES-Terwilliger 2 yd run (Brubaker kick), 3:16<br />

(5 plays, 20 yards, 1:37) GV 41 - ES 7<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Martin 44 yd run (Greene kick), 8:57<br />

(5 plays, 82 yards, 2:24) GV 48 - ES 7<br />

ES-Prall 20 yd pass from Terwilliger (Brubaker kick), 6:01<br />

(7 plays, 55 yards, 2:44) GV 48 - ES 14<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

ES-Strenfel 11 yd pass from Terwilliger (Brubaker kick<br />

failed), 7:15 (8 plays 53 yards, 5:24) GV 48 - ES 20<br />

GV-Carr 47 yd kick<strong>of</strong>f return (Greene kick), 7:07<br />

GV 55 - ES 20<br />

Allendale, Mich. - #1 Ranked Grand Valley State scored 34 first-quarter points and cruised to a 55-20 NCAA DII National Semifinal victory at<br />

Lubbers Stadium in Allendale Saturday afternoon. Grand Valley State will now appear in its fourth NCAA DII National Championship game in the last<br />

five years. GVSU lost the 2001 title game, but won back-to-back DII National Championships in 2002 and 2003.<br />

Grand Valley State took the opening kick<strong>of</strong>f and drove 87 yards in seven plays for a a TD. Brandon Langston finished the drive with an 18-yard<br />

TD run at the 11:39 mark <strong>of</strong> the first quarter. Langston continued his stellar play when he blocked a punt on East Stroudsburg's second straight three<br />

and out. QB Cullen Finnerty found Langston all alone over the middle in endzone for a 22-yard TD and a 14-0 Laker lead. That was the first <strong>of</strong> four<br />

consecutive touchdowns for the Lakers. RB Astin Martin scored from one-yard out to put the finishing touches on a 4-play, 64-yard drive and Brandon<br />

Carr returned a fumble 40 yards for a TD to give GVSU a 27-0 lead. Grand Valley State put the finishing touches on an incredible first quarter when<br />

Finnerty hit Langston on a fly pattern that covered 81 yards on the final play <strong>of</strong> the first quarter for a score. The Lakers' 34 first quarter points set a<br />

GVSU play<strong>of</strong>f record for points in a quarter, breaking the previous mark <strong>of</strong> 31 (2nd Q) set in 2002 versus Indiana (Pa.). RB Ryan Hukill put GVSU up<br />

41-0 with 8:20 left in the second quarter when he finished a 9-play, 79-yard drive with a 5-yard shovel pass for a TD. East Stroudsburg's only points in<br />

the first half came following a Finnerty interception that was returned to the Laker 20. Jim Terwilliger ran it in from two yards out for the Warriors first<br />

score. GVSU's 41 first half points were the second most in a half for a play<strong>of</strong>f game behind the 51 put up against Indiana (Pa.) in 2002.<br />

GVSU sacked Terwilliger seven times in the opening 30 minutes and limited the Warriors to just 150 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense. ESU was held to -1<br />

yard rushing on 17 carries and Terwilliger completed just 10-<strong>of</strong>-27 passes for 151 yards. GVSU dominated the game <strong>of</strong>fensively, racking up 409 yards<br />

<strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense. Finnerty completed 10-<strong>of</strong>-14 passes for 241 yards and three TDs, while Astin Martin rushed for 73 yards and one TD on 14 carries.<br />

Langston caught four passes for 148 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 18 yards and one TD.<br />

Martin opened the second half with a 44 yard TD run to put the Lakers up 48-7. Martin's TD run capped a 5-play, 82-yard scoring drive. ESU<br />

added third and fourth quarter TDs, but GVSU's Brandon Carr returned an onside kick 47 yards for the final score <strong>of</strong> the day. GVSU ran the ball 26<br />

times in the second half and attempted just one pass.<br />

Game 12<br />

December 3, 2005<br />

GVSU rolled up 562 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense on the day, including 320 rushing and 242 passing. The Laker starting <strong>of</strong>fensive unit finished its day midway through the third quarter. Martin<br />

broke the 100-yard rushing mark for the ninth time this season with 134 yards and two TDs on 18 carries. Ryan Hukill rushed for 90 yards on nine carries, while Mark Catlin chipped in 51 yards<br />

on nine carries. Finnerty completed 10-fo-14 passes for 241 yards and three TDs, while rushing for 39 yards on four carries.<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

ES GV<br />

First Downs 20 25<br />

Rushing 3 18<br />

Passing 13 7<br />

Penalty 4 0<br />

Rushing Attempts 28 46<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 81 358<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 71 38<br />

Net Yards Rushing 10 320<br />

Net Yards Passing 287 242<br />

Passes Attempted 47 15<br />

Passes Completed 24 11<br />

Had Intercepted 0 1<br />

Total Offensive Plays 75 61<br />

Total Net Yards 297 562<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 4.0 9.2<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 2-1 2-2<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 2-20 10-87<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 7-214 1-28<br />

Avg. Per Punt 30.6 28.0<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 2-28<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 9-156 4-111<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-29 0-0<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds1-(-6) 1-40<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 31:23 28:37<br />

3rd Down Conversions 5-17 2-5<br />

4th Down Conversions 1-3 0-2<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 0-0 10-69<br />

2005 GAME SUMMARIES<br />

East Stroudsburg<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Lucas 11 44 2 42 0 15<br />

Carfagno 2 10 0 10 0 8<br />

Terwilliger 15 27 69 -42 1 10<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Terwilliger 47 24 0 287 2 27<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Prall 8 104 1 22<br />

Strenfel 6 79 1 17<br />

Ogden 4 44 0 27<br />

Culver 4 40 0 15<br />

Carfagno 2 20 0 21<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Team 1 0 0.0 0 0<br />

Parrish 6 214 35.7 48 2<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Prall - 7-133 -<br />

Macksoud - 2-23 -<br />

Crispell - - 1-29<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

None<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Nation 6-4-10 1.0-13 - -<br />

Rice 6-1-7 - - -<br />

Thoman 4-3-7 2.0-10 - -<br />

Townes 3-2-5 - - -<br />

East Stroudsburg 20<br />

Grand Valley State 55<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Attendance - 5,521<br />

National Semifinal<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 18 143 9 134 2 44<br />

Hukill 9 90 0 90 0 21<br />

Catlin 9 52 1 51 0 11<br />

Finnerty 4 44 5 39 0 17<br />

Langston 1 18 0 18 0 18<br />

Garris 2 11 0 11 0 7<br />

Team 2 0 10 -10 0 0<br />

Dock 1 0 13 -13 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 14 10 1 241 3 81<br />

Dock 1 1 0 1 0 1<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Hukill 5 64 1 30<br />

Langston 4 148 2 81<br />

Mitchell 1 29 0 29<br />

Garris 1 1 0 1<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 1 28 28.0 28 0<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Langston 1-28 2-38 -<br />

B. Carr - 1-47 -<br />

Catlin 1-0 1-26 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

None<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Adams 5-5-10 3.0-20 2-19 -<br />

Carruth 5-2-7 1.0-9 1-9 -<br />

Skuta 2-4-6 0.5-6 1-6 -<br />

McFadden 5-0-5 4.0-13 3-12 -<br />

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64<br />

Game 13<br />

December 10, 2005<br />

NW Missouri State 17<br />

Grand Valley State 21<br />

Braly Municipal Stadium<br />

Florence, Ala.<br />

Attendance - 6,837<br />

National Championship<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

NWMS GV<br />

First Downs 20 16<br />

Rushing 4 9<br />

Passing 16 7<br />

Penalty 0 0<br />

Rushing Attempts 24 42<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 96 183<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 42 18<br />

Net Yards Rushing 54 165<br />

Net Yards Passing 326 172<br />

Passes Attempted 51 19<br />

Passes Completed 33 12<br />

Had Intercepted 0 0<br />

Total Offensive Plays 75 61<br />

Total Net Yards 380 337<br />

Avg. Gain Per Play 5.1 5.5<br />

Fumbles: No.-Lost 0-0 0-0<br />

Penalties: No.-Yds. 1-6 3-15<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> Punts-Yards 6-203 5-201<br />

Avg. Per Punt 33.8 40.2<br />

Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-26 2-16<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns:No.-Yds 4-72 4-107<br />

Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0<br />

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0<br />

Possession Time 32:21 27:39<br />

3rd Down Conversions 8-19 6-13<br />

4th Down Conversions 4-4 0-1<br />

Sacks By:No.-Yds 0-0 4-32<br />

2005 STATISTICS ST TISTICS<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

NW Missouri State 7 7 0 3 17<br />

Grand Valley State 7 0 7 7 21<br />

First Quarter<br />

NWMS-Peterson 30 yd pass from Lamberson (Frevert<br />

kick), 7:47 (13 plays, 70 yards, 7:13) NWMS 7 - GV 0<br />

GV-Finnerty 5 yd run (Greene kick), 4:15<br />

(8 plays, 69 yards, 3:26) NWMS 7 - GV 7<br />

Second Quarter<br />

NWMS-Omon 2 yd run (Frevert kick), 13:43<br />

(12 plays, 80 yards, 5:32) NWMS 14 - GV 7<br />

Third Quarter<br />

GV-Finnerty 3 yd run (Greene kick), 2:15<br />

(10 plays, 80 yards, 2:48) NWMS 14 - GV 14<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

NWMS-Frevert 35 yd field goal, 14:56<br />

(7 plays, 62 yards, 2:19) NWMS 17 - GV 14<br />

GV-Langston 35 yd pass from Finnerty (Greene kick),<br />

4:25 (9 plays, 82 yards, 4:32) GV 21 - NWMS 17<br />

Florence, Ala. - The game came down to the last second and when Kirk Carruth and Joe Ballard tackled Rapheal Robinson<br />

four yards shy <strong>of</strong> the endzone Grand Valley State had its third NCAA DII <strong>Football</strong> National Championship in the last four<br />

years. Grand Valley State's 21-14 victory over Northwest Missouri State puts the Lakers on a short list with North Dakota State<br />

(5) and North Alabama as school's with three or more DII <strong>Football</strong> National Championships. In addition, the Laker senior class<br />

finishes their career with an NCAA DII four-year record winning percentage <strong>of</strong> 92.7 percent and tied the NCAA record for<br />

most wins in a four-year period (51).<br />

Cullen Finnerty hit WR Brandon Langston with a screen pass that he took it the final 35 yards for the game-winning TD<br />

with 4:25 remaining in the game to culminate a 9-play, 82-yard drive. Finnerty kept the drive alive with a 24-yard completion<br />

on third-and-seven from the Laker 21.<br />

NW Missouri State scored TDs on its first two drives, the first covered 70 yards in 13 plays. GVSU answered on its first<br />

drive, moving 69 yards in eight plays. Finnerty finished the drive with a 5-yard TD run and Scott Greene added the PAT. Astin<br />

Martin rushed for 34 yards and Finnerty hit Langston with a 20-yard completion to the Bearcat five.<br />

NW Missouri answered with a 12-play, 80-yard drive that culminated with a Omon Xavier 2-yard TD. GVSU managed just<br />

31 yards in its next three drives prior to the half and trailed 14-7.<br />

GVSU put together a 10-play, 80-yard scoring drive late in the third quarter. Finnerty hit RB Ryan Hukill with a 33-yard<br />

pass completion on third-and-seven and scored on a 3-yard run with 2:15 left in the third quarter. NW Missouri struck back<br />

quickly with a field goal on the first play <strong>of</strong> the fourth quarter. QB Josh Lamberson hit TE Mike Peterson with a 61-yard pass<br />

and catch that gave NWMS a first-and-goal on the Laker 11. The GVSU defense stiffened and forced two incompletions and<br />

then DE Mike McFadden, playing on a strained hip, notched his 19th sack <strong>of</strong> the season when he tackled Lamberson for a<br />

seven-yard loss. The sack tied the career record with 29 and gave his a GVSU single-season record 19. Tommy Frevert kicked<br />

a 35-yard field goal to give the Bearcats a 17-14 lead. GVSU droved down to the NW Missouri 11 yard line on its next drive,<br />

but a penalty move the Lakers back to their 17 and Greene then missed a 34-yard field goal.<br />

NW Missouri State moved 81 yards in 16 plays on its final drive before Carruth and Ballard finished the game with a the<br />

TD saving tackle. Finnerty completed 12-<strong>of</strong>-19 passes for 172 yards and one TD, while rushing for 59 yards and two TDs.<br />

Astin Martin rushed for 72 yards an moved in third on the single-season rushing list with 1,353 yards. Ryan Hukill added 35<br />

yards on six carries and caught three passes for 35 yards. Langston caught four passes for 62 yards and Antione Trent hauled<br />

in three passes for 35 yards.<br />

The Grand Valley State defense notched 11 tackles for loss and four QB sacks. LB Anthony Adams led the way with 12<br />

tackles, three TFL and two QB sacks. Brandon Carr and Dan Skuta added nine tackles each.<br />

Northwest Missiouri State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Omon 13 69 6 63 1 31<br />

Falkner 1 6 0 6 0 6<br />

Team 1 0 1 -1 0 0<br />

Wright 1 0 3 -3 0 0<br />

Lamberson 8 21 32 -11 0 10<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Lamberson 49 33 0 326 1 61<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Peterson 9 150 1 61<br />

Wright 5 44 0 15<br />

Rector 5 42 0 17<br />

Omon 4 23 0 11<br />

Falkner 4 19 0 9<br />

Meyerkorth 3 18 0 8<br />

Herring 2 12 0 7<br />

Robinson 1 18 0 18<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Herring 3 109 36.3 43 0<br />

Lamberson 3 94 31.3 37 1<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Wright 2-26 1-13 -<br />

Falkner - 3-59 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Frevert 4th 14:56 35yds Good<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Harness 5-2-7 2.0-4 - -<br />

Womack 4-3-7 - - -<br />

Termini 3-4-7 - - -<br />

Tollefson 4-2-6 1.5-3 - -<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG<br />

Martin 18 76 4 72 0 13<br />

Finnerty 14 63 4 59 2 13<br />

Hukill 6 35 0 35 0 9<br />

Langston 3 9 0 9 0 4<br />

Regnery 1 0 10 -10 0 0<br />

Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG<br />

Finnerty 19 12 0 172 1 35<br />

Receiving No. Yds TD LG<br />

Langston 4 62 1 35<br />

Hukill 3 46 0 33<br />

Trent 3 35 0 17<br />

Fowler 2 29 0 24<br />

Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20<br />

Regnery 5 201 40.2 46 3<br />

Returns PR KOR INTR<br />

Langston 1-14 - -<br />

Catlin 1-2 4-107 -<br />

Field Goal Attempts<br />

Greene 4th 10:47 34 yds Missed<br />

Defense S-A-T TFL S INT<br />

Adams 6-6-12 2.0-16 2-14 -<br />

B. Carr 8-1-9 - - -<br />

Skuta 4-5-9 - - -<br />

Cain 6-1-7 - - -


Date Opponent Result Atten.<br />

Aug. 27 Ferris State W, 30-10 14,557<br />

Sept. 3 Gannon W, 61-10 7,191<br />

Sept. 10 at Indianapolis W, 29-13 3,118<br />

Sept. 17 at Ashland W, 14-10 4,700<br />

Oct. 1 Wayne State W, 36-22 10,942<br />

Oct. 8 at Hillsdale W, 38-10 4,298<br />

Oct. 15 #4 Saginaw Valley State W, 31-10 14,472<br />

Oct. 22 at #5 Northwood W, 30-14 3,553<br />

Oct. 29 Northern Michigan W, 48-3 10,460<br />

Nov. 19 #16 North Dakota * W, 17-3 5,429<br />

Nov. 26 #4 Saginaw Valley State * W, 24-17 5,364<br />

Dec. 3 #17 East Stroudsburg * W, 55-20 5,521<br />

Dec. 10 vs. #21 NW Missouri State $ W, 21-17 6,837<br />

* - NCAA Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

$ - National Championship (Florence, Ala.)<br />

Team Statistics GV OPP<br />

SCORING 434 159<br />

Points Per Game 33.4 12.2<br />

FIRST DOWNS 268 231<br />

Rushing 141 85<br />

Passing 109 120<br />

Penalty 18 26<br />

RUSHING YARDAGE 2,748 1,113<br />

Yards Gained Rushing 3,105 1,562<br />

Yards Lost Rushing 357 449<br />

Rushing Attempts 590 421<br />

Average Per Rush 4.7 2.6<br />

Average Per Game 211.4 85.6<br />

TDs Rushing 25 9<br />

PASSING YARDAGE 2,864 2,322<br />

Att-Comp-Int 313-180-6 477-256-15<br />

Average Per Pass 9.2 4.9<br />

Average Per Catch 15.9 9.1<br />

Average Per Game 220.3 178.6<br />

TDs Passing 27 6<br />

TOTAL OFFENSE 5,612 3,435<br />

Total Plays 903 898<br />

Average Per Play 6.2 3.8<br />

Average Per Game 431.7 264.2<br />

KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS 40-999 54-900<br />

Kick Return Average 25.0 16.7<br />

PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS 43-343 23-226<br />

Punt Return Average 8.0 9.8<br />

INT RETURNS: #-YARDS 15-199 6-50<br />

INT Return Average 13.3 8.3<br />

FUMBLES-LOST 21-12 23-13<br />

PENALTIES-YARDS 104-841 46-453<br />

Average Per Game 64.7 34.8<br />

PUNTS-YARDS 57-2,134 89-3,232<br />

Average Per Punt 37.4 36.3<br />

Net Punt Average 33.5 32.5<br />

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 31:01 28:53<br />

3rd-DOWN CONVERSIONS 65/175 64/204<br />

3rd-Down Pct. 37% 31%<br />

4th-DOWN CONVERSIONS 11/21 13/22<br />

4th-Down Pct. 52% 59%<br />

SACKS BY YARDS 43-289 12-68<br />

MISCELLANEOUS YARDS 54 130<br />

TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 57 18<br />

FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTED 12-22 12-16<br />

PAT-ATTEMPTS 50-55 15-17<br />

ATTENDANCE 73,936 11,371<br />

<strong>Games</strong>/Avg Per Game 8/9,242 4/2,843<br />

Neutral Site <strong>Games</strong> 1/6,837<br />

2005 STATISTICS ST TISTICS<br />

Overall Record: 13-0 • GLIAC: 9-0 • Home: 8-0 • Away: 4-0 • Neutral: 1-0 • Play<strong>of</strong>fs: 4-0<br />

Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 OT Total<br />

Grand Valley State 104 141 96 93 - 434<br />

Opponents 31 57 32 39 - 159<br />

Rushing GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Lng Avg/G<br />

Astin Martin 13 252 1419 66 1353 5.4 6 54 104.1<br />

Cullen Finnerty 13 129 659 136 523 4.1 9 40 40.2<br />

Ryan Hukill 13 86 497 8 489 5.7 6 29 37.6<br />

Brandon Langston 13 42 227 44 183 4.4 2 22 14.1<br />

Preston Garris 12 25 136 9 127 5.1 2 26 10.6<br />

Mark Catlin 12 21 129 5 124 5.9 0 18 10.3<br />

Rhoderick Tyler 2 8 13 0 13 1.6 0 3 6.5<br />

Nathan Bieszka 3 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.3<br />

Jeff Dock 13 12 25 26 -1 -0.1 0 7 -0.1<br />

Matt Regnery 13 1 0 10 -10 -10.0 0 0 -0.8<br />

Team 9 13 0 52 -52 -4.0 0 0 -5.8<br />

GVSU 13 590 3105 357 2748 4.7 25 54 211.4<br />

OPPONENTS 13 421 1562 449 1113 2.6 9 35 85.6<br />

Passing GP Effic. Att-Com-Int Pct. Yds TD Lng Avg/G<br />

Cullen Finnerty 13 156.10 273-157-5 57.5 2459 22 81 189.2<br />

Jeff Dock 13 193.30 37-23-1 62.2 405 5 57 31.2<br />

Mark Catlin 12 0.00 2-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0<br />

Team 9 0.00 1-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0<br />

GVSU 13 159.00 313-180-6 57.5 2864 27 81 220.3<br />

OPPONENTS 13 92.42 477-256-15 53.7 2322 6 61 178.6<br />

Receiving GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg./G<br />

Eric Fowler 13 57 882 15.5 6 58 67.8<br />

Brandon Langston 13 42 799 19.0 9 81 61.5<br />

Terry Mitchell 12 23 485 21.1 6 57 40.4<br />

Antione Trent 12 14 197 14.1 2 26 16.4<br />

Ryan Hukill 13 14 140 10.0 1 33 10.8<br />

Astin Martin 13 11 105 9.5 0 15 8.1<br />

Jeremy Cochrane 13 10 167 16.7 3 45 12.8<br />

Preston Garris 12 7 77 11.0 0 39 6.4<br />

Sean Stevens 13 1 7 7.0 0 7 0.5<br />

Mark Catlin 12 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.4<br />

GVSU 13 180 2864 15.9 27 81 220.3<br />

OPPONENTS 13 256 2322 9.1 6 61 178.6<br />

Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lng Total Pct.<br />

Scott Greene 1-1 4-5 6-11 0-3 1-1 50 12-21 57.1<br />

Todd Carter 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0 0-1 0.0<br />

Field Goal Sequence Grand Valley State Opponents<br />

Ferris State (37), (28), (34) (23)<br />

Gannon (39), (22), 40 (25)<br />

at Indianapolis (35), (38), (22) (30), (40)<br />

at Ashland 23 32, 27, (22)<br />

Wayne State - (30)<br />

at Hillsdale (19), 30 50, 49, (21)<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 32 (43)<br />

at #5 Northwood (26), 33, 36 -<br />

Northern Michigan 43* (33)<br />

#16 North Dakota 48, (50) (27)<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 40, (33) (27)<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg - -<br />

vs. #21 NW Missouri State 34 (35)<br />

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made<br />

* - Field goal kicked by Todd Carter<br />

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Total Offense GP Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G<br />

Cullen Finnerty 13 402 523 2459 2982 229.4<br />

Astin Martin 13 252 1353 0 1353 104.1<br />

Ryan Hukill 13 86 489 0 489 37.6<br />

Jeff Dock 13 49 -1 405 404 31.1<br />

Brandon Langston 13 42 183 0 183 14.1<br />

Preston Garris 12 25 127 0 127 10.6<br />

Mark Catlin 12 23 124 0 124 10.3<br />

Rhoderick Tyler 2 8 13 0 13 6.5<br />

Nathan Bieszka 3 1 -1 0 -1 -0.3<br />

Matt Regnery 13 1 -10 0 -10 -0.8<br />

Team 9 14 -52 0 -52 -5.8<br />

GVSU 13 903 2748 2864 5612 431.7<br />

OPPONENTS 13 898 1113 2322 3435 264.2<br />

All Purpose GP Rush Rec PR KOR IR Total Avg/G<br />

Astin Martin 13 1353 105 0 0 0 1458 112.2<br />

Brandon Langston 13 183 799 42 335 0 1359 104.5<br />

Eric Fowler 13 0 882 0 0 0 882 67.8<br />

Mark Catlin 12 124 5 239 343 0 711 59.2<br />

Ryan Hukill 13 489 140 0 26 0 655 50.4<br />

Terry Mitchell 12 0 485 68 0 0 553 46.1<br />

Cullen Finnerty 13 523 0 0 0 0 523 40.2<br />

Preston Garris 12 127 77 0 234 0 438 36.5<br />

Antione Trent 12 0 197 -6 0 0 191 15.9<br />

Jeremy Cochrane 13 0 167 0 0 0 167 12.8<br />

Dan Skuta 13 0 0 0 14 51 65 5.0<br />

Brandon Carr 13 0 0 0 47 11 58 4.5<br />

Joe Ballard 13 0 0 0 0 55 55 4.2<br />

Matt Beaty 9 0 0 0 0 31 31 3.4<br />

Samad Cain 11 0 0 0 0 25 25 2.3<br />

Bill Brechin 13 0 0 0 0 18 18 1.4<br />

Rhoderick Tyler 2 13 0 0 0 0 13 6.5<br />

Mike McFadden 13 0 0 0 0 8 8 0.6<br />

Sean Stevens 13 0 7 0 0 0 7 0.5<br />

Nathan Bieszka 3 -1 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.1<br />

Jeff Dock 13 -1 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.1<br />

Matt Regnery 13 -10 0 0 0 0 -10 -0.8<br />

Team 9 -52 0 0 0 0 -52 -5.8<br />

GVSU 13 2748 2864 343 999 199 7153 550.2<br />

OPPONENTS 13 1113 2322 226 900 50 4611 354.7<br />

Punting No. Yds Avg Lng TB FC I20 Blkd<br />

Matt Regnery 55 2134 38.8 70 2 2 24 1<br />

Team 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1<br />

GVSU 57 2134 37.4 70 2 9 24 2<br />

OPPONENTS 89 3232 36.6 53 5 13 17 2<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>fs No. Yds Avg TB OB<br />

Todd Carter 67 4056 60.5 15 4<br />

Scott Greene 15 740 49.3 1 1<br />

GVSU 82 4796 58.5 16 5<br />

OPPONENTS 44 2326 52.9 2 4<br />

Fumble Returns No. Yds Avg TD Lng<br />

Brandon Carr 1 40 40.0 1 40<br />

Mike McFadden 1 9 9.0 0 9<br />

Dan Skuta 1 5 5.0 0 5<br />

GVSU 3 54 18.0 1 40<br />

OPPONENTS 4 130 32.5 1 95<br />

Interceptions No. Yds Avg TD Lng<br />

Matt Beaty 3 31 10.3 1 31<br />

Bill Brechin 3 18 6.0 0 18<br />

Brandon Carr 3 11 3.7 0 18<br />

Dan Skuta 2 51 25.5 0 27<br />

Joe Ballard 2 55 27.5 1 50<br />

Mike McFadden 1 8 8.0 0 8<br />

Samad Cain 1 25 25.0 0 25<br />

GVSU 15 199 13.3 2 50<br />

OPPONENTS 6 50 8.3 0 29<br />

2005 STATISTICS ST TISTICS<br />

Punt Returns No. Yds Avg TD Lng<br />

Mark Catlin 30 239 8.0 0 22<br />

Terry Mitchell 9 68 7.6 0 21<br />

Brandon Langston 2 42 21.0 0 14<br />

Antione Trent 2 -6 -3.0 0 0<br />

GVSU 43 343 8.0 0 22<br />

OPPONENTS 23 226 9.8 2 22<br />

Kick Returns No. Yds Avg TD Lng<br />

Mark Catlin 14 343 24.5 0 62<br />

Brandon Langston 13 335 25.8 1 91<br />

Preston Garris 9 234 26.0 0 65<br />

Ryan Hukill 2 26 13.0 0 14<br />

Brandon Carr 1 47 47.0 1 47<br />

Dan Skuta 1 14 14.0 0 14<br />

GVSU 40 999 25.0 2 91<br />

OPPONENTS 54 900 16.7 0 30<br />

[-------------PAT-------------]<br />

Scoring TD FG Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points<br />

Scott Greene 0 12-21 50-54 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 86<br />

Brandon Langston 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72<br />

Cullen Finnerty 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 0 0 54<br />

Ryan Hukill 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 44<br />

Eric Fowler 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36<br />

Astin Martin 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36<br />

Terry Mitchell 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36<br />

Jeremy Cochrane 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18<br />

Brandon Carr 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12<br />

Preston Garris 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12<br />

Antione Trent 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12<br />

Joe Ballard 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6<br />

Matt Beaty 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6<br />

Jeff Dock 0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 2<br />

Mike McFadden 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2<br />

Todd Carter 0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0<br />

GVSU 57 12-22 50-55 1-1 1 1-1 0 1 434<br />

OPPONENTS 18 12-16 15-17 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 159


2005 STATISTICS ST TISTICS<br />

[-------------Tackles-------------] [--Sacks--] [------------Pass Def------------] [-------Fumbles-------] Blkd<br />

Defensive Leaders GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf<br />

Anthony Adams 13 57 50 107 13.5-68 7-53 - 6 1 1-0 4 - -<br />

Mike McFadden 13 39 44 83 21.0-110 19-102 1-8 1 - 3-9 - - 1<br />

Dan Skuta 13 39 44 83 11.0-43 5-27 2-51 3 1 1-5 - - -<br />

Brandon Carr 13 57 21 78 1.5-2 - 3-11 9 - 1-40 - - -<br />

Joe Ballard 13 37 34 71 2.0-3 - 2-55 5 - 1-0 2 1 -<br />

Matt Beaty 9 37 23 60 6.5-10 1-0 3-31 2 - - - - -<br />

Kirk Carruth 13 36 20 56 5.5-21 1-9 - 1 - - 2 - -<br />

Samad Cain 11 26 24 50 2.5-4 - 1-25 4 - - 1 - -<br />

Rory Steinbach 13 25 21 46 8.5-43 5-32 - 2 1 1-0 1 - -<br />

Quartez Vickerson 13 22 22 44 7.5-32 6-26 - 2 - 1-0 1 1 -<br />

Justin Ulberg 13 15 26 41 5.5-30 5-11 - - - - 1 - -<br />

Bill Brechin 13 19 13 32 1.0-3 - 3-18 9 - - - - -<br />

Ryan Gaydosh 13 13 11 24 5.5-20 3-14 - 5 - 1-0 1 - -<br />

Jorge Tapia 12 7 17 24 2.0-2 - - 2 - 1-0 - - -<br />

Tamayrr Salahuddin 11 10 9 19 4.5-14 2-9 - - - - - - -<br />

Zach Jones 6 5 13 18 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Sean Roland 8 10 2 12 - - - - - 1-0 - - -<br />

Tony Carr 12 8 4 12 - - - 1 - - - - -<br />

Brandon Ryan 8 5 6 11 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Ryan Hukill 13 4 7 11 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Derrick Jones 10 4 5 9 1.0-8 2-8 - 1 1 - - - -<br />

Corey Edwards 12 5 3 8 1.0-2 - - - - - - - -<br />

Preston Garris 12 3 1 4 - - - - - 1-0 - - -<br />

Nathan Bieszka 3 2 2 4 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Nick Ritzema 3 1 3 4 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Scott Blasko 8 2 2 4 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Brendan Finnerty 8 2 - 2 - - - - - - 1 - -<br />

Jeremy Cochrane 13 2 - 2 - - - - - - 1 - -<br />

Joe Wohlscheid 12 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Steve Kik 3 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Rhoderick Tyler 2 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - -<br />

John Smith 5 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Cullen Finnerty 13 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Terry Mitchell 12 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Todd Carter 13 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Team 9 1 - 1 1.0-3 - - - - - - - -<br />

Astin Martin 13 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - -<br />

Brandon Langston 13 - - - - - - - - - - 1 -<br />

GVSU 13 499 429 928 101-418 43-289 15-199 53 4 13-54 15 3 1<br />

OPPONENTS 13 565 444 1009 73-256 12-68 6-50 32 3 12-130 13 4 -<br />

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Scoring Drives<br />

Plays Yards TOP Qtr Score<br />

Ferris State<br />

15 67 6:17 1 Greene 37-yard field goal<br />

4 65 1:56 2 Fowler 33-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

6 41 3:03 2 Greene 28-yard field goal<br />

3 19 0:42 2 Finnerty 2-yard run<br />

7 80 2:49 3 Langston 15-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

10 44 3:34 3 Greene 34-yard field goal<br />

Gannon<br />

5 67 2:21 1 Langston 34-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

6 78 2:25 1 Martin 20-yard run<br />

13 73 4:20 2 Finnerty 2-yard run<br />

4 56 1:37 2 Mitchell 19-yard pass from Dock<br />

4 -1 1:02 2 Greene 39-yard field goal<br />

6 59 1:15 2 Mitchell 18-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

5 55 1:21 3 Greene 22-yard field goal<br />

8 99 2:50 4 Garris 6-yard run<br />

5 49 2:26 4 Garris 7-yard run<br />

5 39 1:42 4 Mitchell 17-yard pass from Dock<br />

at Indianapolis<br />

11 54 4:39 1 Greene 35-yard field goal<br />

9 32 3:46 1 Greene 38-yard field goal<br />

7 68 2:52 2 Greene 22-yard field goal<br />

6 73 1:32 3 Martin 20-yard run<br />

8 80 2:16 4 Fowler 7-yard pass from Dock<br />

at Ashland<br />

7 63 2:26 2 Fowler 12-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

6 65 2:11 4 Cochrane 45-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

Wayne State<br />

3 48 1:11 1 Finnerty 40-yard run<br />

9 80 4:00 2 Fowler 6-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

3 75 0:43 3 Langston 47-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

4 55 1:39 4 Trent 6-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

at Hillsdale<br />

11 58 3:58 1 Greene 19-yard field goal<br />

9 62 4:20 1 Langston 4-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

2 67 0:27 2 Martin 54-yard run<br />

8 68 3:21 2 Finnerty 30-yard run<br />

2 62 0:56 3 Mitchell 57-yard pass from Dock<br />

5 65 1:18 4 Hukill 3-yard run<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State<br />

7 44 4:34 2 Hukill 5-yard run<br />

6 62 2:24 2 Finnerty 5-yard run<br />

3 37 1:10 3 Hukill 29-yard run<br />

7 48 2:09 4 Hukill 11-yard run<br />

at #5 Northwood<br />

14 71 5:01 1 Greene 26-yard field goal<br />

3 71 1:15 2 Langston 60-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

6 77 2:02 3 Langston 7-yard run<br />

7 57 2:13 3 Finnerty 6-yard run<br />

5 33 2:29 4 Finnerty 4-yard run<br />

Northern Michigan<br />

8 50 2:27 1 Fowler 3-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

2 82 0:27 1 Martin 35-yard run<br />

8 83 2:12 2 Mitchell 13-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

5 32 1:54 2 Fowler 9-yard pass from Dock<br />

8 41 3:47 3 Langston 17-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

12 65 8:08 4 Hukill 1-yard run<br />

#16 North Dakota (NCAA Regional Semifinal)<br />

12 85 4:33 2 Cochrane 26-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

5 69 1:42 2 Trent 26-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

6 48 2:40 3 Greene 50-yard field goal<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State (NCAA Regional Final)<br />

4 13 1:42 2 Mitchell 8-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

12 58 4:50 3 Cochrane 16-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

6 66 1:59 3 Greene 33-yard field goal<br />

9 59 4:18 4 Hukill 1-yard run<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg (NCAA Semifinal)<br />

7 87 3:21 1 Langston 18-yard run<br />

2 21 0:29 1 Langston 22-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

4 64 1:32 1 Martin 1-yard run<br />

1 81 0:12 1 Langston 81-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

9 79 3:42 2 Hukill 5-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

5 82 2:24 3 Martin 44-yard run<br />

#21 NW Missouri State (NCAA National Championship)<br />

8 69 3:26 1 Finnerty 5-yard run<br />

10 80 2:48 3 Finnerty 3-yard run<br />

9 82 4:32 4 Langston 35-yard pass from Finnerty<br />

2005 STATISTICS ST TISTICS<br />

Average Time <strong>of</strong> Possession (By Quarter)<br />

1 2 3 4 Total<br />

Grand Valley State 7:31 7:29 7:40 8:19 31:00<br />

Opponents 7:29 7:23 7:19 6:40 28:52<br />

Conversions (By Quarter)<br />

3rd-Down Conversions 1 2 3 4 Total<br />

Grand Valley State 23-43 15-45 15-45 12-42 65-175<br />

Pct. 53.5 33.3 33.3 28.6 37.1<br />

Opponents 20-58 11-47 18-50 15-49 64-204<br />

Pct. 34.5 23.4 36.0 30.6 31.4<br />

4th-Down Conversions 1 2 3 4 Total<br />

Grand Valley State 0-2 2-5 3-5 6-9 11-21<br />

Pct. 0.0 40.0 60.0 66.7 52.4<br />

Opponents 1-2 2-4 1-3 9-13 13-22<br />

Pct. 50.0 50.0 33.3 69.2 59.1<br />

Inside The Red Zone<br />

Offense Inside 20 TDs FGs Score Pct.<br />

Ferris State 6 2 3 5 83.3<br />

Gannon 9 7 1 8 88.9<br />

at Indianapolis 5 2 2 4 80.0<br />

at Ashland 3 1 0 1 33.3<br />

Wayne State 3 2 0 2 66.7<br />

at Hillsdale 5 2 1 3 60.0<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 5 3 0 3 60.0<br />

at #5 Northwood 6 3 1 4 66.7<br />

Northern Michigan 6 5 0 5 83.3<br />

#16 North Dakota 1 0 0 0 0.0<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 5 3 1 4 80.0<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg 4 3 0 3 75.0<br />

#21 NW Missouri State 3 2 0 2 66.7<br />

Totals 61 35 9 44 72.1<br />

Defense Inside 20 TDs FGs Score Pct.<br />

Ferris State 1 0 1 1 100.0<br />

Gannon 1 0 1 1 100.0<br />

at Indianapolis 3 1 2 3 100.0<br />

at Ashland 3 0 1 1 33.3<br />

Wayne State 4 3 1 4 100.0<br />

at Hillsdale 2 1 1 2 100.0<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 1 1 0 1 100.0<br />

at #5 Northwood 2 2 0 2 100.0<br />

Northern Michigan 1 0 1 1 100.0<br />

#16 North Dakota 2 0 1 1 50.0<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 4 2 1 3 75.0<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg 3 3 0 3 100.0<br />

#21 NW Missouri State 3 1 1 2 66.7<br />

Totals 30 14 11 25 83.3<br />

Scoring By Quarter<br />

GVSU-Opponent 1 2 3 4 Total<br />

Ferris State 3-7 17-0 10-3 0-0 30/10<br />

Gannon 13-7 24-3 3-0 21-0 61/10<br />

at Indianapolis 6-0 9-6 7-0 7-7 29/13<br />

at Ashland 0-0 7-7 0-0 7-3 14/10<br />

Wayne State 7-0 10-7 15-12 7-0 36/22<br />

at Hillsdale 10-0 14-0 7-3 7-7 38/10<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 0-3 14-0 7-0 10-7 31/10<br />

at #5 Northwood 3-0 7-7 13-7 7-0 30/14<br />

Northern Michigan 21-0 14-3 7-0 6-0 48-3<br />

#16 North Dakota 0-0 14-0 3-0 0-3 17-3<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 0-7 7-7 10-0 7-3 24-17<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg 34-0 7-7 7-7 7-6 55-20<br />

#21 NW Missouri State 7-7 0-7 7-0 7-3 21-17<br />

Totals 104-31 141-57 96-32 93-39 434-159


2005 STATISTICS ST TISTICS<br />

2005 Game-by-Game Statistics<br />

First Downs Rushing Passing Total Off. Punts Fum. Penalties 3rd Time <strong>of</strong><br />

Game Score Total (R-Pa-Pn) Car.-Yds-TD C-A-I Yds TD Pl-Yds No.-Avg F/L No.-Yds Dns Poss<br />

Ferris State 10 13 (7-5-1) 31-98-0 10-31-2 104 0 62-202 8-37.8 1/0 2-30 2-13 22:24<br />

at Grand Valley State 30 21 (10-9-2) 52-230-0 14-24-1 211 2 76-441 6-31.7 1/1 7-60 4-15 37:36<br />

Gannon 10 15 (6-7-2) 37-56-0 17-30-1 107 0 67-163 9-33.3 1/0 6-47 3-14 27:27<br />

at Grand Valley State 61 31 (10-16-5) 46-288-4 21-38-1 392 4 84-680 2-35.5 2/1 11-105 5-14 32:33<br />

at Indianapolis 13 26 (8-14-4) 32-80-1 27-43-2 254 0 75-334 5-40.2 1/1 4-29 4-14 33:01<br />

Grand Valley State 29 20 (12-7-1) 42-176-1 13-23-0 191 1 65-367 3-33.0 5/1 9-62 5-12 26:59<br />

at Ashland 10 16 (6-6-4) 38-111-0 14-31-1 114 0 69-225 6-36.0 1/0 3-30 5-17 34:20<br />

Grand Valley State 14 15 (6-9-0) 35-136-0 14-30-0 208 2 65-344 6-32.0 1/1 7-79 5-15 25:40<br />

Wayne State 22 26 (10-12-4) 35-151-2 31-54-2 229 1 89-380 8-38.5 1/0 5-55 6-20 32:58<br />

at Grand Valley State 36 16 (8-6-2) 38-187-1 14-22-1 175 2 60-362 7-43.4 2/1 9-66 5-13 27:02<br />

at Hillsdale 10 19 (11-6-2) 39-117-1 16-31-1 130 0 70-247 5-45.6 1/0 2-20 7-18 31:40<br />

Grand Valley State 38 26 (17-8-1) 41-358-3 16-24-1 239 2 65-597 2-38.0 1/0 8-69 5-9 28:20<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 10 16 (7-8-1) 33-86-1 19-39-2 155 0 72-241 6-37.7 3/2 3-23 5-17 25:50<br />

at Grand Valley State 31 17 (9-8-0) 54-188-4 11-20-0 162 0 74-350 9-35.4 0/0 4-35 5-18 34:10<br />

at #5 Northwood 14 12 (7-4-1) 31-129-1 10-19-1 87 1 50-216 7-33.9 1/1 4-35 4-13 25:15<br />

Grand Valley State 30 28 (20-8-0) 58-298-3 15-27-0 263 1 85-561 1-34.0 2/2 8-52 10-16 34:45<br />

Northern Michigan 3 10 (5-3-2) 24-59-0 10-25-1 92 0 49-151 8-32.6 4/2 3-39 3-11 22:45<br />

at Grand Valley State 48 22 (8-11-3) 46-169-2 17-26-1 248 4 72-417 3-37.7 1/0 7-67 6-16 37:15<br />

#16 North Dakota 3 23 (5-17-1) 33-64-0 26-44-0 268 0 77-332 7-36.7 3/3 7-85 7-17 28:36<br />

at Grand Valley State 17 15 (3-10-2) 37-41-0 14-27-0 245 2 64-286 7-42.4 1/0 9-61 6-16 30:00<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 17 15 (6-9-0) 36-98-1 19-32-2 169 1 68-267 7-39.9 4/3 4-34 5-14 27:24<br />

at Grand Valley State 24 16 (11-3-2) 53-192-1 8-18-0 116 2 71-308 5-42.0 3/3 12-83 1-13 32:36<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg 20 20 (3-13-4) 28-10-1 24-47-0 287 2 75-297 7-30.6 2/1 2-20 5-17 31:23<br />

at Grand Valley State 55 25 (18-7-0) 46-320-3 11-15-1 242 2 61-562 1-28.0 2/2 10-87 2-5 28:37<br />

#21 NW Missouri State 17 20 (4-16-0) 24-54-1 33-51-0 326 1 75-380 6-33.8 0/0 1-6 8-19 32:21<br />

Grand Valley State 21 16 (9-7-0) 42-165-2 12-19-0 172 1 61-337 5-40.2 0/0 3-15 6-13 27:39<br />

2005 Game-by-Game Starters<br />

OFFENSE WR LT LG C RG RT TE QB TB WR WR<br />

Ferris State Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Stevens Finnerty Martin Cochrane-TE Langston<br />

Gannon Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Stevens Finnerty Martin Cochrane-TE Langston<br />

at Indianapolis Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Stevens Finnerty Martin Cochrane-TE Langston<br />

at Ashland Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Stevens Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

Wayne State Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Stevens Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

at Hillsdale Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Stevens Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley St. Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Cochrane Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

at #5 Northwood Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Stevens Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

Northern Michigan Fowler Bourke Henige Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Cochrane Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

#16 North Dakota Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Cochrane Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley St. Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Wohlscheid Barnes Cochrane Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Henige Barnes Cochrane Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

#21 NW Missouri St. Fowler Bourke C. Stoddard Pinter Henige Barnes Cochrane Finnerty Martin Trent Langston<br />

DEFENSE DE DT NG DE OLB MLB OLB CB S S CB<br />

Ferris State McFadden Gaydosh Tapia Ulberg Beaty Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain Ballard B. Carr<br />

Gannon McFadden Gaydosh Tapia Ulberg Skuta Adams Steinbach Brechin Z. Jones Ballard B. Carr<br />

at Indianapolis McFadden Gaydosh Tapia Ulberg Beaty Adams Steinbach Brechin Z. Jones Ballard B. Carr<br />

at Ashland McFadden Gaydosh Tapia Ulberg Beaty Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain Ballard B. Carr<br />

Wayne State McFadden Gaydosh Tapia Carruth-LB Beaty Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain T. Carr B. Carr<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley St. McFadden Gaydosh Tapia Ulberg Beaty Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain Ballard B. Carr<br />

at #5 Northwood McFadden Gaydosh Tapia Ulberg Beaty Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain Ballard B. Carr<br />

Northern Michigan McFadden Gaydosh Vickerson Ulberg Beaty Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain Ballard B. Carr<br />

#16 North Dakota McFadden Gaydosh Vickerson Ulberg Beaty Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain Ballard B. Carr<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley St. McFadden Gaydosh Vickerson Ulberg Beaty Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain Ballard B. Carr<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg McFadden Ulberg Vickerson Carruth-LB Skuta Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain Ballard B. Carr<br />

#21 NW Missouri St. McFadden Gaydosh Vickerson Ulberg Skuta Adams Steinbach Brechin Cain Ballard B. Carr<br />

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Rushing (Attempts-Yards-TDs)<br />

Martin Finnerty Hukill Langston Garris Catlin Tyler Bieszka Dock<br />

Ferris State 19-116-0 12-71-1 6-15-0 5-19-0 5-7-0 2-0-0 DNP DNP 3-2-0<br />

Gannon 14-129-1 7-(-7)-1 10-55-0 3-34-0 7-51-2 4-20-0 - - 1-6-0<br />

at Indianapolis 22-136-1 8-7-0 2-9-0 4-14-0 3-3-0 1-9-0 DNP - 1-1-0<br />

at Ashland 16-70-0 11-52-0 - 3-3-0 - 2-7-0 DNP DNP -<br />

Wayne State 21-104-0 10-95-1 - 6-(-10)-0 - - DNP DNP -<br />

at Hillsdale 17-169-1 4-52-1 12-81-1 1-1-0 3-21-0 3-37-0 DNP DNP 1-(-3)-0<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 28-101-0 17-32-1 7-55-3 1-2-0 - - DNP DNP -<br />

at #5 Northwood 30-125-0 16-99-2 4-35-0 5-38-1 - - DNP DNP -<br />

Northern Michigan 11-62-1 1-0-0 17-59-1 1-8-0 3-29-0 DNP 8-13-0 1-(-1)-0 4-(-1)-0<br />

#16 North Dakota 16-27-0 13-12-0 2-7-0 2-(-6)-0 2-5-0 - DNP DNP -<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 22-108-0 12-12-0 11-48-1 7-26-0 - - DNP DNP -<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg 18-134-2 4-39-0 9-90-0 1-18-1 2-11-0 9-51-0 DNP DNP 1-(-13)-0<br />

#21 NW Missouri State 18-72-0 14-59-2 6-35-0 3-9-0 DNP - DNP DNP -<br />

Passing (Attempts-Completions-Interceptions-Yards-TDs)<br />

Finnerty Dock Catlin<br />

Ferris State 23-13-1-203-2 1-1-0-8-0 -<br />

Gannon 16-15-1-247-2 12-6-0-145-2 -<br />

at Indianapolis 18-9-0-140-0 5-4-0-51-1 -<br />

at Ashland 28-14-0-208-2 - 2-0-0<br />

Wayne State 22-14-1-175-3 - -<br />

at Hillsdale 18-11-1-98-1 6-5-0-141-1 -<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 19-11-0-162-0 1-0-0-0-0 -<br />

at #5 Northwood 26-15-263-1 - -<br />

Northern Michigan 16-11-0-189-3 10-6-1-59-1 DNP<br />

#16 North Dakota 26-14-0-245-2 1-0-0-0-0 -<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 18-8-0-116-2 - -<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg 14-10-1-241-3 1-1-0-1-0 -<br />

#21 NW Missouri State 19-12-0-172-1 - -<br />

Receiving (Receptions-Yards-TDs)<br />

Fowler Langston Mitchell Trent Cochrane Hukill Martin Garris Stevens Catlin<br />

Ferris State 2-44-1 4-75-1 1-8-0 2-35-0 1-28-0 2-2-0 2-19-0 - - -<br />

Gannon 7-152-0 2-56-1 6-122-3 2-31-0 - 2-14-0 1-12-0 - - 1-5-0<br />

at Indianapolis 5-74-1 3-36-0 1-56-0 DNP 1-(-1)-0 - 2-18-0 1-8-0 - -<br />

at Ashland 9-104-1 2-26-0 1-19-0 - 1-45-1 - 1-14-0 - - -<br />

Wayne State 6-87-1 4-54-1 - 1-6-1 1-12-0 - 2-16-0 - - -<br />

at Hillsdale 1-11-0 5-38-1 3-127-1 1-12-0 2-23-0 - 2-14-0 1-7-0 1-7-0 -<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 3-61-0 1-7-0 2-32-0 3-44-0 2-18-0 - - - - -<br />

at #5 Northwood 8-89-0 3-126-1 1-16-0 - - 1-9-0 1-12-0 1-11-0 - -<br />

Northern Michigan 7-96-2 4-92-1 4-49-1 - - - - 2-11-0 - DNP<br />

#16 North Dakota 5-75-0 6-79-0 - 1-26-1 1-26-1 - - 1-39-0 - -<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 2-60-0 - 3-27-1 1-8-0 1-16-1 1-5-0 - - - -<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg - 4-148-2 1-29-0 - - 5-64-1 - 1-1-0 - -<br />

#21 NW Missouri State 2-29-0 4-62-1 DNP 3-35-0 - 3-46-0 - DNP - -<br />

Punting (No.-Avg.-Inside 20)<br />

Regnery Team<br />

Ferris State 5-38.0-5 1-0-0<br />

Gannon 2-35.5-1 -<br />

at Indianapolis 3-33.0-1 -<br />

at Ashland 5-38.4-1 1-0-0<br />

Wayne State 9-35.4-4 -<br />

at Hillsdale 2-38.0-2 -<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 9-35.4-4 -<br />

at #5 Northwood 1-34.0-0 -<br />

Northern Michigan 3-37.7-0 -<br />

#16 North Dakota 7-42.4-1 -<br />

#4 Saginaw Valley State 5-42.0-2 -<br />

#17 East Stroudsburg 1-28.0-0 -<br />

#21 NW Missouri State 5-40.2-3 -<br />

2005 STATISTICS ST TISTICS


Grand Valley State Team Superlatives<br />

Points Scored 61 vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Low 14 at Ashland (9/17)<br />

First Downs 31 vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Low 15 2 times (last vs. North Dakota [11/19])<br />

Rushing Plays 58 at Northwood (10/22)<br />

Low 35 at Ashland (9/17)<br />

Rushing Yards 358 at Hillsdale (10/8)<br />

Low 41 vs. North Dakota (11/19)<br />

Rushing TDs 4 2 times (last vs. Saginaw Valley St. [10/15])<br />

Low 0 2 times (last vs. North Dakota [11/19])<br />

Passes Attempted 38 vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Low 15 vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Passes Completed 21 vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Low 8 vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26)<br />

Had Intercepted 1 5 times (last vs. East Stroudsburg [12/3])<br />

Low 0 8 times (last vs. NW Missouri State [12/10])<br />

Passing Yards 392 vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Low 116 vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26)<br />

Passing TDs 4 2 times (last vs. Northern Michigan [10/29])<br />

Low 0 vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/15)<br />

Total Offensive Plays 85 at Northwood (10/22)<br />

Low 60 vs. Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Total Offense 680 vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Low 267 vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26)<br />

Sacks By 10 vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Low 1 at Ashland (9/17)<br />

Interceptions By 2 5 times (last vs. Saginaw Valley St. [11/26])<br />

Low 0 3 times (last vs. NW Missouri State [12/10])<br />

Turnovers Forced 5 vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26)<br />

Low 0 vs. NW Missouri State (12/10)<br />

Penalties 12 vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26)<br />

Low 3 vs. NW Missouri State (12/10)<br />

Penalty Yards 105 vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Low 15 vs. NW Missouri State (12/10)<br />

Grand Valley State Individual Superlatives<br />

Rushing Attempts 30 Astin Martin at Northwood (10/22)<br />

Rushing Yards 169 Astin Martin at Hillsdale (10/8)<br />

Rushing TDs 3 Ryan Hukill vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/15)<br />

Pass Attempts 28 Cullen Finnerty at Ashland (9/17)<br />

Pass Completions 15 Cullen Finnerty vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Cullen Finnerty at Northwood (10/22)<br />

Passing Yards 263 Cullen Finnerty at Northwood (10/22)<br />

Passing TDs 3 Cullen Finnerty (3 times)<br />

Receptions 9 Eric Fowler at Ashland (9/17)<br />

Receiving Yards 152 Eric Fowler vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Receiving TDs 3 Terry Mitchell vs. Gannon (9/3)<br />

Punts 9 Matt Regnery vs. Saginaw Valley St. (10/15)<br />

Punting Avg. 43.4 Matt Regnery vs. Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Tackles 13 Brandon Carr at Indianapolis (9/10)<br />

Anthony Adams vs. Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Dan Skuta vs. Saginaw Valley St. (11/26)<br />

Sacks 3.0 Mike McFadden vs. Ferris State (9/27)<br />

Mike McFadden vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Tackles for Loss 4.0 Mike McFadden vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Interceptions 1 15 times (last by D. Skuta vs. SVSU [12/10])<br />

Grand Valley State Individual Long Plays<br />

Rushing 54 Astin Martin at Hillsdale (10/8)<br />

Passing 81 Cullen Finnerty vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Receiving 81 B. Langston vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Field Goal 50 Scott Greene vs. North Dakota (11/19)<br />

Punt 70 Matt Regnery vs. North Dakota (11/19)<br />

Punt Return 22 Mark Catlin vs. Ferris State (8/27)<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Return 91 B. Langston vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Interception Return 50 Joe Ballard at Indianapolis (9/10)<br />

2005 STATISTICS ST TISTICS<br />

Opponent Team Superlatives<br />

Points Scored 22 by Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Low 3 2 times (last by North Dakota [11/19])<br />

First Downs 26 2 times (last by Wayne State [10/1])<br />

Low 15 2 times (last vs. North Dakota [11/19])<br />

Rushing Plays 39 by Hillsdale (10/8)<br />

Low 24 2 times (last by NW Missouri State (12/10)<br />

Rushing Yards 151 by Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Low 10 by East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Rushing TDs 2 by Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Low 0 5 times (last by North Dakota [11/19])<br />

Passes Attempted 54 by Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Low 19 by Northwood (10/21)<br />

Passes Completed 33 by NW Missouri State (12/10)<br />

Low 10 3 times (last by Northern Michigan [10/29])<br />

Had Intercepted 2 5 times (last by Saginaw Valley State [11/26])<br />

Low 0 3 times (last by NW Missouri State [12/10])<br />

Passing Yards 326 by NW Missouri State (12/10)<br />

Low 87 by Northwood (10/22)<br />

Passing TDs 2 by East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Low 0 7 times (last by North Dakota [11/19])<br />

Total Offensive Plays 89 by Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Low 49 by Northern Michigan (10/29)<br />

Total Offense 380 2 times (last by NW Missouri State [12/10])<br />

Low 151 by Northern Michigan (10/29)<br />

Sacks By 3 2 times (last by North Dakota [11/19])<br />

Low 0 6 times (last by NW Missouri State [12/10])<br />

Interceptions By 1 6 times (last by East Stroudsburg [12/3])<br />

Low 0 7 times (last by NW Missouri State [12/10])<br />

Turnovers Forced 3 2 times (last by East Stroudsburg [12/3])<br />

Low 0 3 times (last by NW Missouri State [12/10])<br />

Penalties 7 by North Dakota (11/19)<br />

Low 1 by NW Missouri State (12/10)<br />

Penalty Yards 85 by North Dakota (11/19)<br />

Low 6 by NW Missouri State (12/10)<br />

Opponent Individual Superlatives<br />

Rushing Attempts 23 by L. Barnhart <strong>of</strong> Saginaw Valley St. (11/26)<br />

Rushing Yards 105 by C. Middlebrooks <strong>of</strong> Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Rushing TDs 2 by C. Middlebrooks <strong>of</strong> Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Pass Attempts 54 by N. Martin <strong>of</strong> Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Pass Completions 33 by J. Lamberson <strong>of</strong> NW Missouri St. (12/10)<br />

Passing Yards 326 by J. Lamberson <strong>of</strong> NW Missouri St. (12/10)<br />

Passing TDs 2 by J. Terwilliger <strong>of</strong> East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

Receptions 12 2 times (last by D. Grossman/NDU [11/19])<br />

Receiving Yards 150 by M. Peterson <strong>of</strong> NW Missouri State (12/10)<br />

Receiving TDs 1 6 times (last by M. Peterson/NWMS [12/10])<br />

Punts 9 by C. Cardenas <strong>of</strong> Gannon (9/3)<br />

Punting Avg. 45.6 by M. Vanover <strong>of</strong> Hillsdale (10/8)<br />

Tackles 14 2 times (last by D. Anderson/NDU [11/19])<br />

Sacks 1.0 13 times (last by J. Hermann/SVSU [11/26])<br />

Tackles for Loss 3.5 by D. Fodrocy <strong>of</strong> Saginaw Valley St. (10/15)<br />

Interceptions 1 5 times (last by M. Crispell <strong>of</strong> ESU [12/3])<br />

Opponent Individual Long Plays<br />

Rushing 35 by C. Middlebrooks <strong>of</strong> Wayne State (10/1)<br />

Passing 61 by J. Lamberson <strong>of</strong> NW Missouri St. (12/10)<br />

Receiving 61 by M. Peterson <strong>of</strong> NW Missouri St. (12/10)<br />

Field Goal 43 by B. Belmonte <strong>of</strong> SVSU (10/15)<br />

Punt 53 by M. Vanover <strong>of</strong> Hillsdale (10/8)<br />

Punt Return 22 by S. Spencer <strong>of</strong> Saginaw Valley St. (11/26)<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Return 30 by T. Walker <strong>of</strong> Ashland (9/17)<br />

Interception Return 29 by M. Crispell <strong>of</strong> East Stroudsburg (12/3)<br />

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72<br />

THE GLIAC<br />

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference<br />

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) was founded in<br />

1972. During the two years previous to the GLIAC’s founding, several attempts<br />

were made to create a new NCAA <strong>College</strong> Division conference. In 1971, the Great<br />

Lakes Athletic Conference was formed, but plans for the new conference were put<br />

on hold and several <strong>of</strong> the participating schools subsequently withdrew their support.<br />

However, the idea for a new conference did not die, and since 1972-73 the<br />

GLIAC has been a leader in the advancement and promotion <strong>of</strong> intercollegiate athletics<br />

for men and women. The charter members <strong>of</strong> the GLIAC were Ferris State<br />

University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University,<br />

Northwood University, and Saginaw Valley State University. Expansion <strong>of</strong> the<br />

GLIAC began immediately with the addition <strong>of</strong> Oakland University in 1974.<br />

Hillsdale <strong>College</strong> and Northern Michigan University were accepted as members in<br />

1975, while Wayne State University joined in 1976. In 1977, the conference lost<br />

its first member when Northern Michigan withdrew. Michigan Tech University filled the vacancy when it became a member<br />

in 1980. After the 1986-87 season, Northwood left the conference and was replaced by Northern Michigan. Northwood<br />

rejoined the conference in 1992. After the 1989 season, the conference dropped football as a sponsored sport. The conference<br />

schools sponsoring football joined the members <strong>of</strong> the Heartland Collegiate Conference in forming the football-only<br />

Midwest Intercollegiate <strong>Football</strong> Conference (MIFC), which began play in 1990. After nine years <strong>of</strong> existence as one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

premier conferences in Division II football, the MIFC merged as part <strong>of</strong> GLIAC on July 1, 1999. With the merger, the<br />

University <strong>of</strong> Indianapolis became an associate member as a football-only school. The GLIAC entered a new era in the<br />

1995-96 school year. Prior to 1995-96, all member institutions <strong>of</strong> the GLIAC were located in the state <strong>of</strong> Michigan. On<br />

December 14, 1994, membership was <strong>of</strong>fered to three schools located in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The expansion members<br />

were Ashland University <strong>of</strong> Ashland, Ohio, and Gannon University and Mercyhurst <strong>College</strong>, both located in Erie,<br />

Pennsylvania. All three schools began their membership July 1, 1995. On July 1, 1997, membership was granted to The<br />

University <strong>of</strong> Findlay, located in Findlay, Ohio. UF replaced Oakland University, which withdrew from the conference after<br />

the 1996-97 season as it moved to NCAA Division I status. Westminster <strong>College</strong>, located in New Wilmington,<br />

Pennsylvania, became the 14th member <strong>of</strong> the GLIAC when it accepted its expansion <strong>of</strong>fer in May <strong>of</strong> 1997. On June 30,<br />

2000 Westminster left the conference as it changed its affiliation<br />

to NCAA Division III. Overall the GLIAC conducts championships<br />

in 20 sports, 10 for men and 10 for women. The policymaking<br />

body <strong>of</strong> the GLIAC is the Executive Council, which is<br />

comprised <strong>of</strong> three representatives from each member institution<br />

– its director <strong>of</strong> athletics, faculty athletics representative and senior<br />

woman administrator. Final approval <strong>of</strong> all amendments to the<br />

GLIAC constitution and by-laws is required by the Council <strong>of</strong><br />

GLIAC Presidents. The presidency <strong>of</strong> the GLIAC is rotated<br />

alphabetically by school, with Steven Rackley, director <strong>of</strong> athletics<br />

at the University <strong>of</strong> Findlay, serving as GLIAC President in The GLIAC Commissoners<br />

200607. Tom Kirinovic, director <strong>of</strong> athletics at Ferris State, will<br />

serve as Past President, and Tim Selgo, director <strong>of</strong> athletics at<br />

Grand Valley State, serving as President-Elect. As GLIAC com-<br />

John Hoekje 1971-72 to 1978-79<br />

missioner, Tom Brown is responsible for all conference adminis-<br />

Herbert “Pete” Peterson 1979-80 to 1984-85<br />

tration. He is beginning his 15th season as the conference’s fifth<br />

commissioner. Assisting Brown are: Jeff Ligney, Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Tom Donahue 1985-86 to 1986-87<br />

Media Relations; Denise Gross, Assistant to the Commissioner;<br />

Phil Barnes, Supervisor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Officials; John Kirk, Vern Norris 1987-88 to 1991-92<br />

Supervisor <strong>of</strong> Basketball Officials; and Jeanne Skinner,<br />

Supervisor <strong>of</strong> Volleyball Officials.<br />

Tom Brown 1992-93 to current


GLIAC <strong>Football</strong> History<br />

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference began<br />

sponsoring football as a league sport in the Fall <strong>of</strong> 1973 with<br />

three teams, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State<br />

University, and Northwood University. In 1974, Hillsdale<br />

<strong>College</strong> joined the league as the fourth football team. The<br />

conference expanded again in 1975 when Saginaw Valley<br />

State University started a football program and Wayne State<br />

University joined the league. The number <strong>of</strong> GLIAC football<br />

teams grew to seven in 1980 when Michigan Tech University<br />

was added, though the Huskies left the league after the 1985<br />

season. In 1987, Northwood left the league and was replaced<br />

by Northern Michigan University. After the 1989 season, the<br />

GLIAC dropped football as a sponsored sport. The six conference<br />

schools sponsoring football, Ferris State, Grand Valley<br />

State, Hillsdale, Northern Michigan, Saginaw Valley State,<br />

and Wayne State, joined the five members <strong>of</strong> the Heartland<br />

Collegiate Conference, Ashland University, Butler University,<br />

the University <strong>of</strong> Indianapolis, St. Joseph’s <strong>College</strong>, and<br />

Valparaiso University, in forming the football-only Midwest<br />

Intercollegiate <strong>Football</strong> Conference (MIFC), which began play<br />

in 1990. The MIFC would change again for the 1993 season<br />

as two teams would leave and two teams would join. Butler<br />

and Valparaiso left the conference, but Northwood rejoined<br />

and the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> St. Francis (Ill.) was added. The league<br />

grew to 12 teams in 1994 with the addition <strong>of</strong> Michigan Tech<br />

and stayed at 12 teams until St. Joseph’s left after the 1995<br />

season. In 1998, the league expanded to 14 teams with the additions <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Findlay, Mercyhurst <strong>College</strong>,<br />

and Westminster <strong>College</strong>, but would drop back to 13 teams with the departure <strong>of</strong> St. Francis after the season. Westminster<br />

would depart after the 1999 season, leaving 12 teams. Gannon<br />

University was added before the 2004 season, giving the league its current<br />

13-team roster. After nine years <strong>of</strong> existence as one <strong>of</strong> the premier<br />

conferences in Division II football, the MIFC merged as part <strong>of</strong><br />

GLIAC on July 1, 1999. The GLIAC has a earned the reputation as one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the toughest and deepest Conferences in Division II with a strong<br />

postseason history. Three GLIAC teams made National Association <strong>of</strong><br />

Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) play<strong>of</strong>f appearances. Grand Valley<br />

State made it to the national semifinals in 1978. Saginaw Valley State<br />

made three trips to the NAIA play<strong>of</strong>fs (1979, 1983, 1984), posting a 2-<br />

3 mark. Hillsdale earned five NAIA postseason berths as a member <strong>of</strong><br />

the GLIAC (1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1988), taking home the championship<br />

in 1985. The first team to represent the GLIAC in the Division<br />

II play<strong>of</strong>fs was Northern Michigan in 1987. The Wildcats made the D-<br />

II semifinals that season. Grand Valley State started a three-year postseason<br />

run in 1989, though the Lakers failed to get out <strong>of</strong> the first<br />

round. Butler joined GVSU in the D-II play<strong>of</strong>fs in 1991, marking the<br />

first year the league had two teams participate in postseason play.<br />

Butler fell to the eventual national champion, Pittsburg State<br />

University (Kan.) in the first round. The 1992 Division II play<strong>of</strong>fs saw<br />

the first GLIAC team make it past the opening round in league history.<br />

Grand Valley State claimed it’s third<br />

national championship in 2005.<br />

THE GLIAC<br />

GLIAC <strong>Football</strong> W/L Records<br />

Grand Valley State(10) 242 185 54 3 .771<br />

Bulter (Ind.)*(2) 30 22 7 1 .750<br />

Saginaw Valley State(5) 239 150 86 3 .634<br />

Ashland(1) 160 91 69 0 .569<br />

Hillsdale(6) 243 133 109 1 .549<br />

Northwood(6) 199 107 88 4 .548<br />

Ferris State(7) 244 131 108 5 .547<br />

Northern Michigan(1) 173 83 87 3 .488<br />

Findlay 80 32 48 0 .387<br />

Michigan Tech(1) 155 59 95 1 .384<br />

Mercyhurst 78 26 52 0 .333<br />

Wayne State(1) 238 80 157 1 .342<br />

Gannon 20 6 14 0 .300<br />

St. Francis(Ill.)* 60 14 46 0 .233<br />

St. Joseph’s(Ind.)* 60 13 45 2 .233<br />

Westminster(Pa.)* 20 4 16 0 .200<br />

Valparaiso(Ind.)* 30 5 24 1 .183<br />

() - Number <strong>of</strong> GLIAC titles<br />

* - No longer a GLIAC member<br />

# - Conference games only, dating back to the 1973 season<br />

Information courtesy <strong>of</strong> Don Thomas<br />

Ferris State posted a first-round win over Edinboro University (Pa.)<br />

before falling to the University <strong>of</strong><br />

73


74<br />

THE GLIAC<br />

GLIAC <strong>Football</strong> History (cont.)<br />

New Haven (Conn.) in the quarterfinals. The 1992 season marked the beginning <strong>of</strong> a five-year play<strong>of</strong>f run for the Bulldogs,<br />

with their best performance coming in 1995 after a national semifinal appearance. Grand Valley State made its fourth and<br />

fifth D-II postseason trips in 1994 and 1998, respectively. Ashland made its first appearance in the play<strong>of</strong>fs as a member <strong>of</strong><br />

the GLIAC in 1997. After being shut out <strong>of</strong> the play<strong>of</strong>fs in 1999, the GLIAC posted two teams in the 2000 tournament as<br />

Northwood and Saginaw Valley State each made their first D-II postseason appearances. The Timberwolves claimed a firstround<br />

victory over Indiana University (Pa.) before falling to Bloomsburg University (Pa.) in the quarterfinals. The 2001<br />

season was historic for the league as two teams made it through the first round <strong>of</strong> the play<strong>of</strong>fs. Grand Valley State and<br />

Saginaw Valley State each posted opening-round wins and faced each other in the national quarterfinals. The Lakers won a<br />

shoot-out in Allendale (Mich.), 33-30, and cruised to a semifinal win over Catawba <strong>College</strong> (N.C.). GVSU advanced to the<br />

championship game before falling to the University North Dakota, 17-14. The Lakers would redeem themselves in 2002 by<br />

claiming the league’s first Division II football national championship. Grand Valley State defeated Valdosta State<br />

University (Ga.) in the finals, 3124. GVSU would repeat as national champions in 2003. The Lakers knocked <strong>of</strong>f North<br />

Dakota in that championship game, 10-3. Three league teams, GLIAC co-champions Michigan Tech and Northwood, along<br />

with Grand Valley State, would earn play<strong>of</strong>f berths in 2004. GVSU fell in the regional finals to North Dakota, 19-15. The<br />

2005 season saw more postseason success for the GLIAC. GVSU, SVSU, and Northwood each gained postseason entrance.<br />

The Lakers and Cardinals battled for the Northwest Region title, but GVSU advanced, 24-17, and went on to defeat NW<br />

Missouri State, 21-17, in the Division II title game. Though many teams have made history for the GLIAC, the league can<br />

also boast upon individual accomplishments. Saginaw Valley State defensive end Lamar King became the highest drafted<br />

Division II player in history when the Seattle Seahawks chose him 22nd overall in the first round <strong>of</strong> the NFL draft in 1999.<br />

In 2002, Grand Valley State quarterback Curt Anes became the GLIAC’s first Harlon Hill Trophy winner as the Division II<br />

Player <strong>of</strong> the Year. Anes led the Lakers to consecutive championship game appearances, helping GVSU to the national title<br />

in 2002.<br />

1989<br />

1. Grand Valley State<br />

2. Hillsdale<br />

Northern Michigan<br />

4. Saginaw Valley State<br />

Ferris State<br />

6. Wayne State<br />

5-0<br />

3-2<br />

3-2<br />

2-3<br />

2-3<br />

0-5<br />

1988<br />

1. Hillsdale<br />

2. Northern Michigan<br />

3. Grand Valley State<br />

4. Saginaw Valley State<br />

5. Ferris State<br />

6. Wayne State<br />

5-0<br />

4-1<br />

3-2<br />

2-3<br />

1-4<br />

0-5<br />

1987<br />

1. Northern Michigan<br />

2. Grand Valley State<br />

3. Ferris State<br />

Hillsdale<br />

Saginaw Valley State<br />

6. Wayne State<br />

4-0<br />

4-1<br />

2-3<br />

2-3<br />

2-3<br />

0-4<br />

1986<br />

1. Hillsdale<br />

2. Grand Valley State<br />

3. Saginaw Valley State<br />

4. Ferris State<br />

5. Northwood<br />

6. Wayne State<br />

5-0<br />

4-1<br />

3-2<br />

2-3<br />

1-4<br />

0-5<br />

GLIAC <strong>Football</strong> Standings (1972-1989)<br />

1985<br />

1. Hillsdale<br />

2. Saginaw Valley State<br />

3. Grand Valley State<br />

Ferris State<br />

5. Northwood<br />

6. Wayne State<br />

7. Michigan Tech<br />

5-1<br />

4-1-1<br />

4-2<br />

4-2<br />

2-3-1<br />

1-5<br />

0-6<br />

1984<br />

1. Saginaw Valley State<br />

2. Northwood<br />

3. Wayne State<br />

4. Hillsdale<br />

5. Michigan Tech<br />

6. Ferris State<br />

7. Grand Valley State<br />

6-0<br />

5-1<br />

4-2<br />

3-3<br />

2-4<br />

1-5<br />

0-6<br />

1983<br />

1. Saginaw Valley State<br />

2. Hillsdale<br />

Wayne State<br />

4. Northwood<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

6. Michigan Tech<br />

7. Ferris State<br />

6-0<br />

4-2<br />

4-2<br />

3-3<br />

3-3<br />

1-5<br />

0-6<br />

1982<br />

1. Hillsdale<br />

2. Grand Valley State<br />

3. Northwood<br />

4. Ferris State<br />

Wayne State<br />

6. Michigan Tech<br />

Saginaw Valley State<br />

6-0<br />

5-1<br />

4-2<br />

2-4<br />

2-4<br />

1-5<br />

1-5<br />

1981<br />

1. Grand Valley State 6-0<br />

2. Hillsdale 5-1<br />

3. Ferris State 3-3<br />

Wayne State 3-3<br />

5. Northwood 2-4<br />

Saginaw Valley State 2-4<br />

7. Michigan Tech 0-6<br />

1980<br />

1. Hillsdale 5-1<br />

2. Grand Valley State 4-2<br />

Northwood 4-2<br />

4. Wayne State 3-3<br />

5. Ferris State 2-3-1<br />

6. Saginaw Valley State 2-4<br />

7. Michigan Tech 0-5-1<br />

1979<br />

1. Saginaw Valley State 4-0-1<br />

2. Wayne State 3-1-1<br />

3. Ferris State 3-2<br />

4. Grand Valley State 2-3<br />

5. Northwood 1-4<br />

Hillsdale 1-4<br />

1978<br />

1. Grand Valley State 5-0<br />

2. Wayne State 4-1<br />

3. Northwood 2-3<br />

4. Saginaw Valley State 1-3-1<br />

Ferris State 1-3-1<br />

6. Hillsdale 1-4<br />

1977<br />

1. Grand Valley State<br />

2. Wayne State<br />

3. Ferris State<br />

Hillsdale<br />

Northwood<br />

Saginaw Valley State<br />

4-1<br />

3-2<br />

2-3<br />

2-3<br />

2-3<br />

2-3<br />

1976<br />

1. Northwood<br />

2. Ferris State<br />

Grand Valley State<br />

Wayne State<br />

5. Hillsdale<br />

6. Saginaw Valley State<br />

4-1<br />

3-2<br />

3-2<br />

3-2<br />

2-3<br />

0-5<br />

1975<br />

1. Wayne State<br />

2. Grand Valley State<br />

Northwood<br />

4. Hillsdale<br />

5. Saginaw Valley State<br />

6. Ferris State<br />

3-1<br />

3-1-1<br />

3-1-1<br />

3-2<br />

1-3<br />

0-5<br />

1974<br />

1. Northwood<br />

Ferris State<br />

3. Grand Valley State<br />

Hillsdale<br />

2-1<br />

2-1<br />

1-2<br />

1-2<br />

1973<br />

1. Northwood 2-1<br />

2. Ferris State 1-1<br />

3. Grand Valley State 1-2


THE GLIAC<br />

2005 FINAL GLIAC STANDINGS<br />

GLIAC Overall<br />

Team W L Pct PF PA W L Pct PF PA<br />

Grand Valley State* 9 0 1.000 317 102 13 0 1.000 434 159<br />

Saginaw Valley State* 9 1 .900 272 130 11 2 .846 344 191<br />

Northwood* 8 2 .800 327 168 9 3 .750 399 220<br />

Ashland 8 2 .800 222 92 9 2 .818 252 107<br />

Michigan Tech 6 3 .667 232 163 6 3 .667 232 163<br />

Indianapolis 5 5 .500 167 188 6 5 .545 201 201<br />

Hillsdale 4 6 .400 216 222 5 6 .455 240 229<br />

Wayne State 3 7 .300 158 224 3 7 .300 158 224<br />

Ferris State 3 7 .300 251 311 3 8 .273 258 355<br />

Gannon 3 7 .300 181 335 3 8 .273 204 365<br />

Findlay 2 8 .200 205 329 3 8 .273 236 339<br />

Northern Michigan 2 8 .200 231 394 2 8 .200 231 394<br />

Mercyhurst 2 8 .200 220 341 2 8 .200 220 341<br />

* NCAA DII Play<strong>of</strong>f Participant<br />

2005 All-GLIAC First Team<br />

Offense<br />

Name School Pos Yr Hometown<br />

Cullen Finnerty Grand Valley State QB Jr Brighton, Mich.<br />

Lee Marana Michigan Tech RB Jr Ishpeming, Mich.<br />

Astin Martin Grand Valley State RB Jr Grand Rapids, Mich.<br />

Jason Schwalm Ashland RB Sr Kenosha, Wis.<br />

Keith Recker Hillsdale Util. Sr Delphos, Ohio<br />

Carlton Brewster Ferris State WR Sr Grand Rapids, Mich<br />

Vincent Mayfield Northern Michigan WR Sr Northville, Mich.<br />

Brandon Langston Grand Valley State WR Jr. Northville, Mich.<br />

Yared Yearby Northwood WR Sr Detroit, Mich.<br />

Brandon Barnes Grand Valley State OL So Detroit, Mich.<br />

Josh Bourke Grand Valley State OL Sr Tecumseh, Ont.<br />

Nick Degg Northwood OL Sr Pinconning, Mich.<br />

Blake Dickson Ashland OL Sr North Canton, Ohio<br />

David Kopke Michigan Tech OL Sr Hancock, Mich.<br />

Mike Marko Northwood OL Sr Battle Creek, Mich.<br />

Scott Greene Grand Valley State PK Sr Hartland, Mich.<br />

Chad Gurica Hillsdale<br />

Defense<br />

Spec. Sr Adrian, Mich.<br />

Name School Pos Yr Hometown<br />

Kyle Clement Northwood DL So Hudsonville, Mich.<br />

Damion Derosia Saginaw Valley State DL Sr Flint, Mich.<br />

Mike McFadden Grand Valley State DL Jr Saginaw, Mich.<br />

Leo Wells Wayne State DL Sr Detroit, Mich.<br />

Kyle Zelazny Ashland DL Jr Westerville, Ohio<br />

Matt Beaty Grand Valey State LB So Detroit, Mich.<br />

John DiGiorgio Saginaw Valley State LB Sr Shelby, Twp., Mich.<br />

Charleston Hughes Northwood LB Jr Saginaw, Mich.<br />

Brady Miller Ashland LB Jr Cincinnatie, Ohio<br />

Bruce Renner Indianapolis LB Sr Delphos, Ohio<br />

Joe Ballard Grand Valley State DB Sr Chesaning, Mich.<br />

Devin Conwell Ashland DB Sr Baltimore, Md.<br />

Melvyn griffin Findlay DB Sr Columbus, Ohio<br />

Jon Horn Northwood DB Sr Battle Creek, Mich.<br />

Carl Lile Indianapolis DB Sr Indianapolis, Ind.<br />

Bill Koenig Michigan Tech P Jr Warren, Mich.<br />

Coach-Of-The-Year—Lee Owens, Ashland<br />

Player-Of-The-Year—John DiGiorgio, Saginaw Valley State<br />

Offensive Back-Of-The-Year—Cullen Finnerty, Grand Valley State<br />

Offensive Lineman-Of-The-Year—Josh Bourke, Grand Valley State<br />

Defensive Lineman-Of-The-Year—Mike McFadden, Grand Valley State<br />

Defensive Back-Of-The-Year—Devin Conwell, Ashland<br />

Freshman-Of-The-Year—Luke Krombach, Northwood<br />

2005 All-GLIAC Second Team<br />

Offense<br />

Name School Pos Yr Hometown<br />

Buddy Rivera Northern Michigan QB So Grandville, Mich.<br />

Daryl Graham Michigan Tech RB So Detroit, Mich.<br />

Chris Gruse Northwood RB Sr Taylor, Mich.<br />

Chris Middlebrooks Wayne State RB Jr Romulus, Mich.<br />

Brian Mong Ashland Util. Sr Columbus, Ohio<br />

Nick Body Wayne State WR Jr Ortonville, Mich.<br />

Eric Fowler Grand Valley State WR Jr New Haven, Mich.<br />

Brian Janeshek Michigan Tech WR Sr Green Bay, Wis.<br />

Dalorean White Ashland WR Sr Warrensville, Ohio<br />

Rob Boss Northern Michigan OL Sr Charlevoix, Mich.<br />

Matt George Saginaw Valley State OL Sr Lake Orion, Mich.<br />

Andy Moore Indianapolis OL Sr Bargersville, Ind.<br />

Stephanol Santos Saginaw Valley State OL Sr Saginaw, Mich.<br />

Joe Wohlscheid Grand Valley State OL So Grand Ledge, Mich.<br />

Jeff Williams Ferris State OL Sr West Branch, Mich.<br />

Nick Parker Indianapolis PK Sr Granger, Ind.<br />

Brandon Langston Grand Valley State<br />

Defense<br />

Spec. Sr Northville, Mich.<br />

Name School Pos Yr Hometown<br />

Andrew Daugherty Hillsdale DL Sr Hudson, Mich.<br />

Jummy Fleshman Indianpolis DL So Columbus, Ohio<br />

Eric Lehmann Michigan Tech DL Jr LaSalle, Mich.<br />

Josh Miller Saginaw Valley State DL So Waterford, Mich.<br />

Jorge Tapia Grand Valley State DL Sr Oxnard, Calif.<br />

Anthony Adams Grand Valley State LB So Troy, Mich.<br />

Jim Couretas Northern Michigan LB Jr Oxford, Mich.<br />

Joe Hermann Saginaw Valley State LB Sr Grosse Pointe, Mich.<br />

James Kokrak Mercyhurst LB So Warren, Ohio<br />

Allen Lattimore Ashland LB Jr Dayton, Ohio<br />

Ben Bluemle Mercyhurst DB Sr Pittsburgh, Penn.<br />

Joe DiGiorgio Saginaw Valley State DB Jr Shelby Twp., Mich.<br />

Derrion Fuqua Wayne State DB Jr Detroit, Mich.<br />

Chad Gurica Hillsdale DB Sr Adrian, Mich.<br />

Kevin Scott Gannon DB Sr Washington, D.C.<br />

Dustin Esslin Saginaw Valley State P Sr Pickford, Mich.<br />

GVSU Honorable Mention<br />

Mike Pinter, Sr (OL), Chris Stoddard, Sr. (OL),<br />

Matt Regnery, Sr. (P), Bill Brechin, So., (DB)<br />

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76<br />

THE GLIAC<br />

Saturday, August 26<br />

Findlay at Charleston (W.Va.) 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Saturday, September 2<br />

Hillsdale at Gannon* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Wayne State at Michigan Tech* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Northwood at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Saginaw Valley State at Ashland* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

Grand Valley State at Findlay* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

Indianapolis at Northern Michigan* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

Ferris State at Kentucky State 1:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Saturday, September 9<br />

Findlay at Northwood* Noon (EDT)<br />

Gannon at Saginaw Valley State* Noon (EDT)<br />

Ferris State at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Northern Michigan at Hillsdale* 2:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Michigan Tech at Indianapolis* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Ashland at Grand Valley State* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

St. Joseph’s (Ind.) at Wayne State Noon (EDT)<br />

Saturday, September 16<br />

Mercyhurst at Wayne State* Noon (EDT)<br />

Indianapolis at Gannon* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Northwood at Michigan Tech* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Grand Valley State at St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Hillsdale at Ashland* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Saginaw Valley State at Ferris State* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

Thursday, September 21<br />

Michigan Tech at Grand Valley State* (CSTV) 7 pm (EDT)<br />

Saturday, September 23<br />

Ashland at Northwood* Noon (EDT)<br />

Northern Michigan at Saginaw Valley State* Noon (EDT)<br />

Gannon at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Wayne State at Findlay* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

Ferris State at Hillsdale* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

St. Joseph’s (Ind.) at Indianapolis 6 pm (EDT)<br />

Saturday, September 30<br />

Grand Valley State at Wayne State* Noon (EDT)<br />

Northwood at Saginaw Valley State* Noon (EDT)<br />

Mercyhurst at Ashland* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Hillsdale at Michigan Tech* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Ferris State at Northern Michigan* 5 pm (EDT)<br />

Findlay at Indianapolis* 6 pm (EDT)<br />

Gannon at Tiffin (Ohio) 1:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Saturday, October 7<br />

Northern Michigan at Northwood* Noon (EDT)<br />

Wayne State at Gannon* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Michigan Tech at Ferris State* 2 pm (EDT)<br />

Indianapolis at Hillsdale* 2:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Saginaw Valley State at Findlay* 4 pm (EDT)<br />

Mercyhurst at Grand Valley State* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

Saturday, October 14<br />

Hillsdale at Wayne State* Noon (EDT)<br />

Saginaw Valley State at Michigan Tech* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Ashland at Northern Michigan* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Findlay at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Gannon at Ferris State* 2 pm (EDT)<br />

Grand Valley State at Indianapolis* 6 pm (EDT)<br />

Saturday, October 21<br />

Indianapolis at Wayne State* Noon (EDT)<br />

Ferris State at Ashland* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Northern Michigan at Michigan Tech* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Mercyhurst at Hillsdale* 2:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Northwood at Grand Valley State* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

Gannon at Findlay* 7 pm (EDT)<br />

Saturday, October 28<br />

Wayne State at Northwood* Noon (EDT)<br />

Indianapolis at Saginaw Valley State* Noon (EDT)<br />

Findlay at Ashland* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Michigan Tech at Gannon* 1 pm (EDT)<br />

Northern Michigan at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm (EDT)<br />

Grand Valley State at Ferris State* 2 pm (EDT)<br />

Hillsdale at Tiffin (Ohio) 4 pm (EDT)<br />

Saturday, November 4<br />

Ashland at Wayne State* Noon (EST)<br />

Ferris State at Northwood* Noon (EST)<br />

Mercyhurst at Indianapolis* 1 pm (EST)<br />

Gannon at Northern Michigan* 1 pm (EST)<br />

Findlay at Hillsdale* 2:30 pm (EST)<br />

Saginaw Valley State at Grand Valley State* 7 pm (EST)<br />

Saturday, November 11<br />

Hillsdale at Saginaw Valley State* Noon (EST)<br />

Grand Valley State at Northern Michigan* 1 pm (EST)<br />

Michigan Tech at Findlay* 1 pm (EST)<br />

Ashland at Gannon* 1 pm (EST)<br />

Northwood at Indianapolis* 1 pm (EST)<br />

Wayne State at Ferris State* 2 pm (EST)<br />

Saturday, November 18<br />

NCAA Division II First Rounds - campus sites<br />

Saturday, November 25<br />

NCAA Division II Second Rounds - campus sites<br />

Saturday, December 2<br />

NCAA Division II Quarterfinals - campus sites<br />

Saturday, December 9<br />

NCAA Division II Semifinals - campus sites<br />

Saturday, December 16<br />

NCAA Division II Championship<br />

Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence, Alabama<br />

University <strong>of</strong> North Alabama, host


Opponents<br />

2006 Opponents pg. pg.<br />

78<br />

Series Series<br />

Records Records<br />

pg. pg.<br />

89


78<br />

Game 1<br />

Findlay<br />

Oilers<br />

September 2, 2006<br />

Donnell Stadium<br />

Findlay, Ohio<br />

Time - 7:00 pm<br />

General Information<br />

Location: Findlay, Ohio<br />

Enrollment: 4,700<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Oilers<br />

Colors: Orange & Black<br />

President: Dr. DeBow Freed<br />

Athletics Director: Steven Rackley<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Dan Simrell<br />

(Toledo, ‘66)<br />

Record at UF (years): 29-36 (eigth)<br />

Career Record (years): 29-36 (eigth)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 419-434-4047<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Offensive Coordinator& QB’s: Dan<br />

Simrell<br />

Running Backs & Special Teams:<br />

Mike Kost<strong>of</strong>f<br />

Wide Receivers: Carl Embry<br />

Offensive Line: Kory Allen<br />

Defensive Coordinator & LB’s: John<br />

Wauford<br />

Defensive Line: Dan Hott<br />

Defensive Backs: Kevin Cassidy<br />

Strength Coach: Chad Wagner<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Donnell Stadium<br />

(7,500)<br />

Surface: Grass<br />

2005 Record: 3-8<br />

2005 Conference Record: 2-8<br />

Basic Offense: Multiple<br />

Basic Defense: Multiple<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1892<br />

All-Time Record: 428-348-30<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 0-0<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: N/A<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 33<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 12<br />

Player Information<br />

RB-Michael Simpson<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (6)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Mike Leach QB 6-4 195 Sr.<br />

Joel McDaniel FB 6-2 215 So.<br />

Darren Paige WR 6-1 190 So.<br />

George Ashman WR 6-2 185 Jr.<br />

Will Harnar OL 6-4 295 So.<br />

Jim Jacobson OL 6-4 280 Jr.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (9)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Kevin McCann LB 6-1 210 So.<br />

Marqual Miller LB 6-1 190 So.<br />

Marquis Hayes DB 5-9 170 Jr.<br />

Adam Snyder DL 6-4 240 So.<br />

Jonnie Jackson DB 6-1 170 Jr.<br />

Brian Grabowski DL 6-3 270 So.<br />

Bryan Carpenter DB 6-0 245 Jr.<br />

Carleton McGrady DL 6-2 245 Jr.<br />

Bryan Farmer DL 6-5 255 Sr.<br />

Special Teams Starters (0)<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Joe McDaniel 88 568 6.5 7<br />

Michael Simpson 100 390 3.9 1<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Mike Leach 206-111-5 1276 53.9 8<br />

Caleb Meyer 91-51-4 608 56.0 4<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Darren Paige 41 624 15.2 6<br />

Robby Rouault 38 431 113 3<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Nick Notario 122-57-656 2-14 2.0-14 10-31<br />

Kevin McCann 119-47-72 3-42 .05-3 6.0-13<br />

Ian Opiela 71-28-42 0-0 0-0 3.0-2<br />

Series Information<br />

First Game: 1971<br />

Series: 6-2-0<br />

Last GV Win: 2003, 44-0<br />

Last Findlay Win: 1972, 38-6<br />

Current Streak: GV, 6<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 6<br />

Martin vs. Findlay: 1-0<br />

Simrell vs. GV: 0-4<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: David Buck<br />

Email Address: buck@findlay.edu<br />

Office Phone: 419-434-4727<br />

Office Fax: 419-434-4618<br />

Press Box Phone: 419-721-9239<br />

Mailing Address: 1000 N. Main Street<br />

Findlay, OH 45840<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Aug. 26 at Charleston<br />

Sept. 2 GRAND VALLEY STATE<br />

Sept. 9 at Northwood<br />

Sept. 23 WAYNE STATE<br />

Sept. 30 at Indianapolis<br />

Oct. 7 SAGINAW VALLEY<br />

Oct. 14 at Mercyhurst<br />

Oct. 21 GANNON<br />

Oct. 28 at Ashland<br />

Nov. 4 at Hillsdale<br />

Nov. 11 MICHIGAN TECH<br />

2005 RESULTS (3-8)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 27 TIFFIN W, 31-10<br />

Sept. 3 HILLSDALE W, 17-14<br />

Sept. 10 N.MICHIGAN-OT W, 40-37<br />

Sept. 17 at Saginaw Valley L, 3-42<br />

Sept. 24 at Northwood L, 17-34<br />

Oct. 1 FERRIS STATE L, 31-34<br />

Oct. 8 INDIANAPOLIS L, 0-28<br />

Oct. 15 at Wayne State L, 17-34<br />

Oct. 22 at Gannon L, 45-50<br />

Oct. 29 ASHLAND L, 14-21<br />

Nov. 5 at Mercyhurst L, 21-35


Series Information<br />

First Game: 1990<br />

Series: 12-2<br />

Last GV Win: 2005, 14-10<br />

Last AU Win: 1993, 29-14<br />

Current Streak: GV, 10<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 10<br />

Martin vs. AU: 2-0<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Community<br />

Stadium (6,000)<br />

Surface: Natural Grass<br />

2005 Record: 9-2<br />

2005 Conference Record: 8-2<br />

Basic Offense: Spread<br />

Basic Defense: 3-4<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1920<br />

All-Time Record: 397-329-29<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 0-2<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: 1997<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 31<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 13<br />

Player Information<br />

Game 2<br />

Ashland<br />

Eagles<br />

September 9, 2006<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Michigan<br />

Time - 7:00 pm<br />

Owens vs. GV: 0-2 General Information<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: Al King<br />

Email Address: aking@ashland.edu<br />

Office Phone: 419-289-5442<br />

Office Fax: 419-289-5498<br />

Press Box Phone: 419-289-6323<br />

Mailing Address: Kates Gymnasium<br />

Ashland University<br />

401 <strong>College</strong> Avenue<br />

Ashland, OH 44805<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE<br />

Sept. 9 at Grand Valley State<br />

Sept. 16 HILLSDALE<br />

Sept. 23 at Northwood<br />

Sept. 30 MERCYHURST<br />

Oct. 7 SAINT JOSEPH’S<br />

Oct. 14 at Northern Michigan<br />

Oct. 21 FERRIS STATE<br />

Oct. 28 FINDLAY<br />

Nov. 4 at Wayne State<br />

Nov. 11 at Gannon<br />

2005 RESULTS (9-2)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 27 at Saint Joseph’s W, 30-15<br />

Sept. 3 at Ferris State W, 24-21<br />

Sept. 10 GANNON W, 27-0<br />

Sept. 17 GRAND VALLEY L, 10-14<br />

Sept. 24 at Michigan Tech L, 14-17<br />

Oct. 1 at Mercyhurst W, 45-7<br />

Oct. 8 NORTHERN MICH. W, 27-10<br />

Oct. 15 at Hillsdale W, 7-3<br />

Oct. 22 WAYNE STATE W, 27-3<br />

Oct. 29 at Findlay W, 21-14<br />

Nov. 5 INDIANAPOLIS W, 20-3<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

LB-Allen Lattimore<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (8)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Nick Strance QB 6-2 205 Jr.<br />

Ray Kent RB 6-0 240 So.<br />

Brandon Gilmore WR 6-1 195 Jr.<br />

Brian Mong TE 6-4 255 Sr.<br />

Blake Dickson OL 6-2 305 Sr.<br />

Justin Dorr OL 6-3 305 Sr.<br />

Bret Gordon OL 6-2 305 Sr.<br />

Mike Dolfi OL 6-5 325 Jr.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (7)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Kyle Zelazny DL 6-1 245 Jr.<br />

Jonathan Frost DL 5-11 255 So.<br />

Devin Conwell LB 6-2 225 Sr.<br />

Brady Miller LB 6-1 230 Sr.<br />

Allen Lattimore LB 6-1 220 Jr.<br />

Earl Clark DB 5-10 185 Sr.<br />

Chirs Holland DB 6-3 220 Jr.<br />

Special Teams Starters (0)<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Jon Schroeder 95 460 4.8 5<br />

Ray Kent 11 14 1..3 0<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Nick Stance 232-132-7 154 56.9 11<br />

Davud Ziegelh<strong>of</strong>er 4-1-0 18 25.0 0<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

David Ziegelh<strong>of</strong>er 30 269 9.0 2<br />

Bobby Madison 7 73 10.4 0<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Allen Lattimore 75-33-42 0-0 4.0-19 8.0-35<br />

Luke Busson 68-42-26 1-2 6.5-38 11.5-47<br />

Chris Holland 52-37-15 0-0 0-0 3.0-5<br />

Location: Ashland, Ohio<br />

Enrollment: 6,900<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Eagles<br />

Colors: Purple & Gold<br />

President: Dr. G. William Benz<br />

Athletics Director: Bill Goldring<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Lee Owens<br />

(Bluffton, ‘77)<br />

Record at AU (years): 14-8 (third)<br />

Career Record (years): 54-69 (11)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 419-289-5447<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Offensive Cooridnator: Tom Stacy<br />

Offensive Line: Doug Geiser<br />

Recruiting Coordinator & WRs:<br />

Denver Williams<br />

Running Backs: Dan Basch<br />

TEs & Video Coordinator: Jim Fisher<br />

Defensive Coordinator: Jim Mey er<br />

Secondary: Steven Clinkscale<br />

Linebackers: Chris Campbell<br />

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80<br />

Game 3<br />

Saint Joesph’s<br />

Pumas<br />

September 16, 2006<br />

Alumni Stadium<br />

Rensselaer, Ind.<br />

Time - 1:00 pm<br />

General Information<br />

Location: Rensselaer, Ind.<br />

Enrollment: 1,000<br />

Conference: Great Lakes <strong>Football</strong><br />

Nickname: Pumas<br />

Colors: Cardinal & Purple<br />

President: Dr. Ernest R. Mills III<br />

Athletics Director: Bill Massoels<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Lou Esposito<br />

(Memphis, ‘01)<br />

Record at SJC (years): 7-4 (second)<br />

Career Record (years): 7-4 (second)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 219-866-6222<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Offensive Coordinator & QBs: Dustin<br />

Ward<br />

Offensive Line: Jake Wissing<br />

Wide Receivers: Steve Neal<br />

Defensive Coordinator & DB’s: Greg<br />

Huster<br />

Special Teams & DL: Matt St.Germain<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Alumni Stadium<br />

(4,000)<br />

Surface: Natural Grass<br />

2005 Record: 4-7<br />

2005 Conference Record: N/A<br />

Basic Offense: Multiple<br />

Basic Defense: 3-3 Sack<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1896<br />

All-Time Record: 284-356-24<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record:0-0-1<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: 1956<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 38<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 18<br />

Player Information<br />

QB-Anthony Lindsey<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (8)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Anthony Lindsey QB 5-11 175 Jr.<br />

Greg Ford RB 5-9 165 Jr.<br />

Nate Durant WR 5-9 165 Sr.<br />

Austin Capi WR 6-0 200 Jr.<br />

Dan Paulsen WR 6-0 200 Jr.<br />

Macus Wagner G 6-0 285 Sr.<br />

Addison Bowman T 6-5 285 So.<br />

Julius Taylor TE 6-2 230 Sr.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (9)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

LaVarr Brown DL 5-11 245 Sr.<br />

Ethan Tyler LB 5-11 235 Sr.<br />

Durrell Kelley DL 5-10 265 Sr.<br />

Payne Schoen LB 6-1 230 Jr.<br />

Cory Sanders LB 5-9 190 Sr.<br />

Lance Burns CB 6-0 180 Jr.<br />

Deqwan Young CB 5-7 165 Jr.<br />

Fred Blanton S 5-11 190 So.<br />

Corrie Gregory S 5-11 175 Sr.<br />

Special Teams Starters (1)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Aaron Patten K-P 5-11 175 So.<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Greg Ford 103 406 3.9 3<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Anthony Lindsey 405-259-12 2860 64.0 18<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Austin Capi 41 583 14.2 2<br />

Dan Paulseon 40 663 16.6 5<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Cory Sanders 70-41-29 3 6.5 9.5-66<br />

Payne Schoen 67-33-34 1 4 5.5-39<br />

Ethan Tyler 61-43-18 0 3 8.5-36<br />

Series Information<br />

First Game: 1983<br />

Series: 5-0<br />

Last GV Win: 1993, 38-14<br />

Last SJ Win: N/A<br />

Current Streak: GV, 5<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 5<br />

Martin vs. SJ: 0-0<br />

Esposito vs. GV: 0-0<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: Clark Teuscher<br />

E-mail Address: clark@saintjoe.edu<br />

Office Phone: 219-866-6141<br />

Office Fax: 219-866-6280<br />

Press Box Phone: 219-866-6074<br />

Mailing Address: Saint Joesph’s <strong>College</strong><br />

PO Box 875<br />

Rensselaer, IN 47978<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 ST.FRANCIS (Ill.)<br />

Sept. 9 at Wayne State<br />

Sept. 16 GRAND VALLEY STATE<br />

Sept. 23 at Indianapolis<br />

Sept. 30 at Missouri-Rolla<br />

Oct. 7 VALPARAISO<br />

Oct. 14 at Lincon (Mo.)<br />

Oct. 21 at Kentucky Wesleyan<br />

Oct. 28 at Fairmont State (W. Va.)<br />

Nov. 4 at Central State<br />

Nov. 11 TIFFIN<br />

2005 RESULTS (7-4)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 27 ASHLAND L, 15-30<br />

Sept. 3 at St.Francis (Ill.) L, 7-10<br />

Sept. 10 at Northwood L, 21-56<br />

Sept. 17 LINCOLN (Mo.) W, 44-13<br />

Sept. 24 MISSOURI-ROLLA W, 28-23<br />

Oct. 1 UPPER IOWA W, 13-7<br />

Oct. 8 at Valparaiso W, 34-21<br />

Oct. 15 TIFFIN W, 28-7<br />

Oct. 22 at Butler W, 23-7<br />

Oct. 29 INDIANAPOLIS L, 13-34<br />

Nov. 5 at Austin Peay W, 42-14


Series Information<br />

First Game: 1976<br />

Series: 17-2<br />

Last GV Win: 2004, 24-7<br />

Last MT Win: 1984, 27-20<br />

Current Streak: GV, 12<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 12<br />

Martin vs. MT: 1-0<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Sherman Field<br />

(3,000)<br />

Surface: Natural Grass<br />

2005 Record: 6-3<br />

2005 Conference Record: 6-3<br />

Basic Offense: Pro Set<br />

Basic Defense: 4-2<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1920<br />

All-Time Record: 299-300-17<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 0-1<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: 2004<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 41<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 10<br />

Player Information<br />

Game 4<br />

Michigan Tech<br />

Huskies<br />

September 21, 2006<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Time - 7:00 pm<br />

Kearly vs. GV: 0-0 General Information<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: West Frahm<br />

Email Address: wfrahm@mtu.edu<br />

Office Phone: 906-487-2350<br />

Office Fax: 906-487-3062<br />

Press Box Phone: 906-487-2386<br />

Mailing Address: SDC, Room 233<br />

1400 Townsend Drive<br />

Houghton, MI 49931<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 WAYNE STATE<br />

Sept. 9 at Indianapolis<br />

Sept. 16 NORTHWOOD<br />

Sept. 23 at Grand Valley State<br />

Sept. 30 HILLSDALE<br />

Oct. 7 at Ferris State<br />

Oct. 14 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE<br />

Oct. 21 NORTHERN MICHIGAN<br />

Oct. 28 at Gannon<br />

Nov. 5 at Findlay<br />

2005 RESULTS (6-3)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 23 at Northern Michigan W, 42-21<br />

Sept. 3 INDIANAPOLIS W, 24-6<br />

Sept. 10 at Mercyhurst W, 24-20<br />

Sept. 24 ASHLAND W, 17-14<br />

Oct. 1 GANNON W, 45-17<br />

Oct. 8 at Wayne State L, 14-25<br />

Oct. 15 at Northwood L, 21-24<br />

Oct. 22 FERRIS STATE W, 35-19<br />

Oct. 29 at Saginw Valley L, 10-17<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

RB-Lee Marana<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (8)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Ben James TE 6-4 235 Jr.<br />

Lee Kamin OL 6-0 250 Sr.<br />

Lee Marana RB 5-11 213 Sr.<br />

Kurt Troutman OL 6-2 324 Sr.<br />

Drew Shaft QB 6-0 190 So.<br />

Kirk Williams WR 5-10 185 Jr.<br />

DeVon Allen TE 6-5 222 Sr.<br />

David Peterson WR 6-1 185 So.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (10)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

DaVaughn Dixion CB 5-8 165 Jr.<br />

Bryan Klett LB 6-3 231 Sr.<br />

Erik Lehmann DE 6-4 250 Sr.<br />

Jake Meikle DB 5-11 175 Sr.<br />

Cheyne Nelson DB 6-0 220 Jr.<br />

Blair Tweedale DE 6-1 250 Sr.<br />

Juan Wilson DB 5-11 212 Jr.<br />

Antoine Young DL 6-2 340 Sr.<br />

Zach Tatro CB 5-11 180 Sr.<br />

Lee Keys DL 6-2 330 Jr.<br />

Special Teams Starters (1)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Billy Koenig P 6-1 240 Sr.<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Lee Marana 201 1105 5.5 13<br />

Daryl Graham 151 905 6.0 8<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Drew Schaft 161-81-6 933 50.3 5<br />

Donovan Dooley 25-12-1 144 48.0 2<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Keith White 8 115 14.4 1<br />

DeVon Allen 8 103 14.4 0<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Bryan Klett 67-22-45 0-0 1.5-8 6.5-14<br />

Cheyne Nelson 54-35-19 1-2 1.5-14 7.5-39<br />

Jake Meikle 51-26-25 0-0 0.5-4 3.5-10<br />

Location: Houghton, Mich.<br />

Enrollment: 6,510<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Huskies<br />

Colors: Black, Gold, & Silver<br />

President: Dr. Glenn Mroz<br />

Athletics Director: Suzanne Sanregret<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Tom Kearly<br />

(Winona State, ‘80)<br />

Record at MT (years): 0-0 (first)<br />

Career Record (years): 0-0 (first)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 906-487-2985<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator:<br />

Tom Kearly<br />

Offensive Line: Butch Barry<br />

Defensive Coordinator:Tim Driscoll<br />

Linebackers: Scottie Hazelton<br />

Offensive Backs: Ted Holmstrom<br />

Offensive Backs: Erik Leuter<br />

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82<br />

Game 5<br />

Wayne State<br />

Warriors<br />

September 30, 2006<br />

Adams Field<br />

Detroit, Mich.<br />

Time - 12:00 pm<br />

General Information<br />

Location: Detroit, Mich.<br />

Enrollment: 33,314<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Warriors<br />

Colors: Green & Gold<br />

President: Dr. Irvin D. Reid<br />

Athletics Director: Rob Fournier<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Paul Winters<br />

(Akron, ‘80)<br />

Record at WS (years): 4-16 (third)<br />

Career Record (years): 4-16 (third)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 313-577-4288<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Offensive Line: Keith Uecker<br />

Offensive Assist. Coach: James Adams<br />

Special Teams/WRs: E.J. Hendrson<br />

Linebackers: Landon Fox<br />

Defensive Coordinator: Kurt Mattix<br />

Defensive Assistant. Coach: Anthony<br />

Coratti<br />

Defensive Line/WRs: Scott Kazmierski<br />

Tight Ends: John O’Connor<br />

Quarterbacks: Rick Pyle<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): WSU<br />

Stadium/Adams Field (6,000)<br />

Surface: FieldTurf<br />

2005 Record: 3-7<br />

2005 Conference Record: 3-7<br />

Basic Offense: Multiple<br />

Basic Defense: 4-3<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1918<br />

All-Time Record: 300-427-29<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 0-0<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: None<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 44<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 12<br />

Player Information<br />

LB-Chris Smilo<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (10)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Muhammad Abdullah OL 6-5 315 Sr.<br />

Nick Body WR 6-4 212 Sr.<br />

Grant Fodor OL 6-3 275 Sr.<br />

Luis Gomez RB 6-0 260 Jr.<br />

Frank Lietke C 6-3 289 Jr.<br />

Nolan Martin QB 6-2 220 Jr.<br />

Chris Middlebrooks RB 5-7 177 Sr.<br />

Chris Ostosh OL 6-3 294 So.<br />

Jake Weingartz WR 5-9 176 Jr.<br />

John Rehberg TE 6-3 246 So.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (9)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Dan Barnes LB 6-3 220 Sr.<br />

Tristan Black LB 6-3 223 So.<br />

Jerriel Burrus FS 5-9 186 Sr.<br />

Mike Ellison DL 6-2 276 Sr.<br />

Floyd Frjuste FS 5-8 176 Sr.<br />

Derrion Fuqua CB 5-11 180 Sr.<br />

Alan Guy LB 6-1 222 Jr<br />

Ryan Oshnock SS 5-11 222 Jr.<br />

Tyrone Spencer CB 5-9 183 Sr.<br />

Special Teams Starters (1)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. CL<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Chris Middlebrooks 239 1029 4.3 7<br />

Luis Gomez 23 86 3.7 0<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Nolan Martin 285-137-13 1470 38.4 1<br />

Chad Blair 21-9-1 76 42.9 0<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Nick Body 67 809 12.1 3<br />

Chris Middlebrooks 25 168 6.7 0<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Alan Guy 68-38-30 1 3 8.5-25<br />

Ryan Oshnock 61-32-29 1 0 2.0-4<br />

Jerriel Burrus 59-33-26 0 2 4.0-33<br />

Series Information<br />

First Game: 1975<br />

Series: 23-5<br />

Last GV Win: 2005, 36-22<br />

Last WS Win: 1984, 30-3<br />

Current Streak: GV, 19<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 19<br />

Martin vs. WS: 2-0<br />

Winters vs. GV: 0-2<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: Jeff Weiss<br />

Email Address: jeff.weiss@wayne.edu<br />

Office Phone: 313-577-7542<br />

Office Fax: 313-577-5997<br />

Press Box Phone: 317-788-3309<br />

Mailing Address: 5101 John C. Lodge<br />

101 Matthaei<br />

Detroit, MI 48202<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 at Michigan Tech<br />

Sept. 9 SAINT JOSEPH’S<br />

Sept. 16 MERCYHURST<br />

Sept. 23 at Findlay<br />

Sept. 30 GRAND VALLEY STATE<br />

Oct. 7 at Gannon<br />

Oct. 14 HILSDALE<br />

Oct. 21 INDIANAPOLIS<br />

Oct. 28 at Northwood<br />

Nov. 4 ASHLAND<br />

Nov. 11 at Ferris State<br />

2005 RESULTS (3-7)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Sept. 3 NORTHWOOD L, 14-28<br />

Sept. 10 at Saginaw Valley L, 3-29<br />

Sept. 17 at N. Michigan L, 13-15<br />

Sept. 24 INDIANAPOLIS L, 16-23<br />

Oct. 1 at Grand Valley State L, 22-36<br />

Oct. 8 MICHIGAN TECH W, 25-14<br />

Oct. 15 FINDLAY W, 34-17<br />

Oct. 22 at Ashland L, 3-27<br />

Oct. 29 GANNON W, 14-7<br />

Nov. 5 at Hillsdale L, 14-28


Series Information<br />

First Game: 1998<br />

Series: 6-0<br />

Last GV Win: 2003, 51-6<br />

Last MH Win: N/A<br />

Current Streak: GV, 6-0<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 6<br />

Martin vs. MH: 0-0<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Tullio Field (2,300)<br />

Surface: AstroTurf<br />

2005 Record: 2-8<br />

2005 Conference Record:2-8<br />

Basic Offense: Multiple<br />

Basic Defense: Multiple<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1981<br />

All-Time Record: 117-120-4<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 0-1<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: 1993<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 62<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 27<br />

Player Information<br />

Game 6<br />

Mercyhurst<br />

Lakers<br />

October 7, 2006<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Time - 7:00 pm<br />

Schaetzle vs. GV: 0-1 General Information<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: Jason Knavel<br />

Email Address: jknavel@mercyhurst.edu<br />

Office Phone: 814-824-3338<br />

Office Fax: 814-824-3338<br />

Press Box Phone: 814-824-3095<br />

Mailing Address: 501 E. 38th<br />

Erie PA 16546<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 NORTHWOOD<br />

Sept. 9 FERRIS STATE<br />

Sept. 16 at Wayne State<br />

Sept. 23 GANNON<br />

Sept. 30 at Ashland<br />

Oct. 7 at Grand Valley<br />

Oct. 14 FINDLAY<br />

Oct. 21 at Hillsdale<br />

Oct. 28 NORTHERN MICHIGAN<br />

Nov. 4 at Indianapolis<br />

2005 RESULTS (2-8)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 27 at Gannon L, 35-26<br />

Sept. 3 at N. Michigan L, 40-35<br />

Sept. 10 MICHIGAN TECH L, 24-20<br />

Sept. 17 NORTHWOOD L, 35-7<br />

Sept. 24 at Ferris State L, 33-27<br />

Oct. 1 ASHLAND L, 45-7<br />

Oct. 8 at Saginaw Valley L, 44-14<br />

Oct. 22 at Indianapolis W, 28-24<br />

Oct. 29 HILLSDALE L, 40-21<br />

Nov. 5 FINDLAY W, 35-21<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

OL-Brooks Davidson<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (9)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Alan Dailide OL 6-2 275 Sr.<br />

Brooks Davidson OL 6-6 275 Sr.<br />

Owen Evans FB 6-1 225 Sr.<br />

Doug Kastner OL 6-3 275 Sr.<br />

Matt McCall OL 6-5 255 So.<br />

Mitch Phillis QB 6-3 195 Jr.<br />

Jeff Nowling WR 6-4 225 Sr.<br />

Dan Schuler TE 6-5 230 Sr.<br />

Richard Stokes RB 5-10 195 So.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (7)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Andre Dawson DT 6-2 280 Jr.<br />

Theo Hall CB 5-9 170 So.<br />

Charles Hutchins CB 5-8 172 Jr.<br />

Brian Kelly DT 6-1 265 So.<br />

Jim Kokrak LB 6-3 225 Jr.<br />

Grant Meczka DE 6-2 220 Jr.<br />

Zac Wild DE 6-2 230 So.<br />

Special Teams Starters (1)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Brandon Hill K 6-4 225 So.<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Richard Stokes 157 633 3.7 3<br />

Matt Smith 86 329 3.4 3<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Mitch Phillis 198-119-8 1421 60.1 13<br />

Jeff Nowling 40-15-6 223 37.5 1<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Dan Schuler 23 386 16.8 3<br />

Richard Stokes 21 165 7.9 0<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Jim Kokrak 127-54-73 1-3 2.5-16 6.5-33<br />

Zac Wild 53-17-36 0-0 3.5-17 10-29<br />

Theo Hall 51-30-21 1-65 0-0 0.5-6<br />

Location: Erie, PA<br />

Enrollment: 3,400<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Lakers<br />

Colors: Green, Blue, & White<br />

President: Dr. Thomas Gamble<br />

Athletics Director: Pete Russo<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Marty Schaetzle<br />

(Bucknell ‘83)<br />

Record at MH (years): 13-30 (fifth)<br />

Career Record (years): 13-30 (fifth)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 814-824-2244<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Defensive Coordinator: Mark McNellie<br />

Defensive Line: Mike Krahe<br />

Defensive Backs: Nick Toth<br />

Defensive Backs: Jeff Gutowski<br />

Offensive Line: Tom Herman<br />

Offensive Line: Ray Enricco<br />

Outside Linebackers: John Paul Shevory<br />

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84<br />

Game 7<br />

Indianapolis<br />

Greyhounds<br />

October 14, 2006<br />

Key Stadium<br />

Indianapolis, Ind.<br />

Time - 6:00 pm<br />

General Information<br />

Location: Indianapolis, Ind.<br />

Enrollment: 4,000<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Greyhounds<br />

Colors: Crimson & Grey<br />

President: Dr. Beverly J. Pitts<br />

Athletics Director: Dr. Sue Willey<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Joe Polizzi<br />

(Hillsdale, ‘76)<br />

Record at UI (years): 62-67-1 (13th)<br />

Career Record (years): 62-67-1 (13th)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 317-788-3494<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Offensive Line: George Barnett<br />

Defensive Coordinator:<br />

Bob Bartolomeo<br />

Linebackers: Chris Keevers<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Key Stadium<br />

(5,500)<br />

Surface: Sprinturf<br />

2005 Record: 6-5<br />

2005 Conference Record: 5-5<br />

Basic Offense: Pro-I<br />

Basic Defense: Attack 5-2<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1924<br />

All-Time Record: 300-317-23<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record:0-0<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: None<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 47<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 8<br />

Player Information<br />

QB-Casey Gillin<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (10)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Justin Russell WR 5-11 190 Jr.<br />

Kevin Sanford WR 5-11 169 Jr.<br />

Zach Dennis OL 6-3 290 Jr.<br />

Jason Smith OL 6-5 306 Jr.<br />

Casey Gillin QB 6-2 198 Jr.<br />

Craig Jenkins TB 5-9 179 Jr.<br />

Marcus Nalley RB 6-0 197 Jr.<br />

Sam Elmore RB 6-0 213 Jr.<br />

Brent Surface OL 6-2 330 Sr.<br />

Seth Picket TE 6-4 223 Jr.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (8)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Kenneth Akridge DB 6-0 177 So.<br />

Neimiah Simons DB 5-10 182 Jr.<br />

Kevin Shaw DB 5-9 175 Jr.<br />

Leonard Bush LB 6-0 241 Jr.<br />

Mychal Byrd DL 6-1 240 Jr.<br />

Matt Maze LB 6-3 214 Jr.<br />

Chris F. White DL 6-0 212 Jr.<br />

Jimmy Fleshman DL 6-2 283 Jr.<br />

Special Teams Starters (0)<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Craig Jenkins 133 623 4.7 3<br />

Marcus Nalley 114 546 4.8 2<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Casey Gillin 270-150-10 1780 55.6 10<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Kevin Sanford 42 543 12.9 4<br />

Sam Elmore 19 188 9.9 3<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Leonard Bush 55-25-30 2-11 3.0-17 8.5-31<br />

Kevin Shaw 53-27-26 1-0 1.0-4 2.0-6<br />

Mychal Byrd 51-26-25 1-5 3.5-29 10-44<br />

Series Information<br />

First Game: 1990<br />

Series: 15-1<br />

Last GV Win: 2005, 29-13<br />

Last UI Win: 1999, 30-14<br />

Current Streak: GV, 6<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 9<br />

Martin vs. UI: 2-0<br />

Polizzi vs. GV: 1-11<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: Mitch Wigness<br />

Email Address: mwigness@uindy.edu<br />

Office Phone: 317-788-3494<br />

Office Fax: 317-788-3472<br />

Press Box Phone: 317-788-3309<br />

Mailing Address: Univ. <strong>of</strong> Indianapolis<br />

1400 East Hanna Ave.<br />

Indianapolis, IN 46227<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 at Northern Michigan<br />

Sept. 9 MICHIGAN TECH<br />

Sept. 16 at Gannon<br />

Sept. 23 SAINT JOSEPH’S<br />

Sept. 30 FINDLAY<br />

Oct. 7 at Hillsdale<br />

Oct. 14 GRAND VALLEY STATE<br />

Oct. 21 at Wayne State<br />

Oct. 28 at Saginaw Valley State<br />

Nov. 4 MERCYHURST<br />

Nov. 11 NORTHWOOD<br />

2005 RESULTS (6-5)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 27 HILLSDALE W, 29-21<br />

Sept. 3 at Michigan Tech L, 6-24<br />

Sept. 10 GRAND VALLEY L, 13-29<br />

Sept. 17 at Ferris State W, 7-3<br />

Sept. 24 at Wayne State W, 23-16<br />

Oct. 1 SAGINAW VALLEY L, 7-27<br />

Oct. 8 at Findlay W, 28-0<br />

Oct. 15 GANNON W, 27-20<br />

Oct. 22 MERCYHURST L, 24-28<br />

Oct. 29 at St. Joseph’s (Ind.) W, 34-13<br />

Nov. 5 at Ashland L, 3-20


Series Information<br />

First Game: 1973<br />

Series: 21-8-1<br />

Last GV Win: 2005, 30-14<br />

Last NU Win: 2004, 35-14<br />

Current Streak: GV, 2<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 11<br />

Martin vs. NU: 2-1<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Hantz Stadium<br />

(3,000)<br />

Surface: Natural Grass<br />

2005 Record: 9-3<br />

2005 Conference Record: 8-2<br />

Basic Offense: Woodbone<br />

Basic Defense: 4-3<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1962<br />

All-Time Record: 199-209-8<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 1-3<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: 2005<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 32<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 15<br />

Player Information<br />

Game 8<br />

Northwood<br />

Timberwolves<br />

October 21, 2006<br />

Lubber’s Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Time - 7:00 pm<br />

Riepma vs. GV: 3-10 General Information<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: Travis McCurdy<br />

Email Address: mccurdyt@northwood.edu<br />

Office Phone: 989-837-4239<br />

Office Fax: 989-837-4484<br />

Press Box Phone: 989-205-5479<br />

Mailing Address: 4000 Whiting Drive<br />

Bennett Sports Center<br />

Midland, MI 48640<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 at Mercyhurst<br />

Sept. 9 FINDLAY<br />

Sept. 16 at Michigan Tech<br />

Sept. 23 ASHLAND<br />

Sept. 30 at Saginaw Valley<br />

Oct. 7 NORTHERN MICHIGAN<br />

Oct. 21 at Grand Valley State<br />

Oct. 28 WAYNE STATE<br />

Nov. 4 FERRIS STATE<br />

Nov. 11 at Indianapolis<br />

2005 RESULTS (9-3)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 27 SAGINAW VALLEY L, 7-9<br />

Sept. 3 at Wayne State W, 28-14<br />

Sept. 10 ST. JOESPH’S W, 56-21<br />

Sept. 17 at Mercyhurst W, 35-7<br />

Sept. 24 FINDLAY W, 34-17<br />

Oct. 1 HILLSDALE W, 49-20<br />

Oct. 8 at Gannon W, 24-7<br />

Oct. 15 MICHIGAN TECH W, 24-21<br />

Oct. 22 GRAND VALLEY L, 14-30<br />

Oct. 29 at Ferris State W, 42-23<br />

Nov. 5 at Northern Mich. W, 70-20<br />

Nov. 12 at Saginaw Valley L, 16-31<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

DB-Jon Horn<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (3)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Kyle Kolbe QB 6-0 171 Sr.<br />

Matt Haynes RB 5-8 191 Sr.<br />

Torris Childs FB 5-10 210 So.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (10)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Eric Stevens DL 6-3 269 Sr.<br />

Charleston Hughes LB 6-1 230 Sr.<br />

Quincy Burts DB 6-0 160 Sr.<br />

Jon Horn DB 5-11 188 Sr.<br />

Dexter Reid DB 5-10 175 Jr.<br />

Kyle Clement DE 6-4 256 Jr.<br />

Tommy Paulsen LB 6-1 210 So.<br />

Andre Johnson DE 6-2 214 Sr.<br />

Lorenzo Williams LB 6-1 225 Jr.<br />

Richard Davis LB 6-1 210 Sr.<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Kyle Kolbe 173 960 5.5 11<br />

Matt Haynes 90 589 6.5 7<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Kyle Kolbe 94-51-2 720 54.3 7<br />

Eric Chrisinske 47-23-2 413 48.9 2<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Torris Childs 3 13 4.3 0<br />

Antonie Ivy 2 24 12.0 0<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Charleston Hughes 91-58-33 2-43 0-0 4.0-8<br />

Dexter Reid 53-34-19 6-39 0-0 0.5-1<br />

Richard Davis 50-24-26 1-0 0-0 1.5-1<br />

Location: Midland, Mich.<br />

Enrollment: 1,970<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Timberwolves<br />

Colors: Columbia Blue & White<br />

President: Dr. David E. Fry<br />

Athletics Director: Pat Riepma<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Pat Riepma<br />

(Hillsdale, ‘83)<br />

Record at NU (years): 76-62-2 (14th)<br />

Career Record (years): 76-62-2 (14th)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 989-837-4385<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Associate Head Coach/Offensive Line:<br />

Mike Sullivan<br />

Offensive Coordinator: Malen Luke<br />

Special Teams/WRs: Tom Creguer<br />

Defensive Coordinator: Adam Gonzaga<br />

Defensive Line: Leonard Haynes<br />

Linebackers: Mike Gaken<br />

Defensive Backs: Chad Coons<br />

Safeties: Brandon Orr<br />

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86<br />

Game 9<br />

Ferris State<br />

Bulldogs<br />

October 28, 2006<br />

Top Taggart Field<br />

Big Rapids, Mich.<br />

Time - 2:00 pm<br />

General Information<br />

Location: Big Rapids, Mich.<br />

Enrollment: 12,547<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Bulldogs<br />

Colors: Crimson and Gold<br />

President: Dr. David L. Eisler<br />

Athletics Director: Tom Kirinovic<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Jeff Pierce<br />

(Ferris State ‘79)<br />

Record at FS (years): 69-52-0 (12th)<br />

Career Record (years): 69-52-0 (12th)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 231-591-2864<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker<br />

Coach: Duane Wilson<br />

Offensive Coordinator/QBs/<br />

WRs/TEs: Matt McCarthy<br />

Offensive Line/TEs: Ken Conlin<br />

Special Teams/DBs: Ted Egger<br />

Defensive Line: Jason Rebrovich<br />

Kickers/Punters: Rick Williams<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Top Taggart Field<br />

(6,200)<br />

Surface: Artificial Turf<br />

2005 Record: 3-8<br />

2005 Conference Record: 3-7<br />

Basic Offense: Pro-I<br />

Basic Defense: 4-3<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1900<br />

All-Time Record: 345-391-40<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 5-5<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: 1996<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 45<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 16<br />

Player Information<br />

LB-Mike Klobucher<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (7)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Ryan Kaul QB 6-0 205 Sr.<br />

Shawn Grigg TB 5-9 200 Sr.<br />

John Vandenberg FB 5-11 236 Sr.<br />

Rob Luk<strong>of</strong>sky C 6-2 290 Sr.<br />

Chris Putra OL 6-2 264 Sr.<br />

Allen Feigel OL 6-5 328 Sr.<br />

Kevin Teeple OL 6-7 307 Sr.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (10)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Jereld Sawyer DL 6-1 278 Sr.<br />

Jake Visser DL 6-2 265 So.<br />

Erik Schumacher DE 6-4 248 Jr.<br />

Kyle Walker DE 6-1 250 So.<br />

Mike Klobucher LB 6-2 248 Sr.<br />

Nick Maeder LB 5-10 210 Jr.<br />

Jeff Hollandsworth LB 6-0 225 So.<br />

Jim Skodak CB 6-0 202 Sr.<br />

Nick Beaudry FS 5-10 197 Sr.<br />

Chris Machalak SS 6-1 208 S.<br />

Special Teams Starters (2)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Levi Slager P 6-0 181 Jr.<br />

Josh Eichler K 5-10 208 Sr.<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

C.J. VanWieren 83 363 4.4 4<br />

Ryan Kaul 119 280 2.4 4<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Ryan Kaul 251-144-9 1924 57.4 14<br />

C.J. VanWieren 97-51-5 597 52.6 3<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Nate Fricke 35 401 11.5 4<br />

Lawrence Connor 25 253 10.1 0<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Mike Klobucher 109-45-64 0-0 0-0 6.5-16<br />

Jake Visser 98-34-55 0-0 4.0-22 8.0-29<br />

Jeff Hollandsworth 91-38-53 0-0 2.0-3 3.0-5<br />

Series Information<br />

First Game: 1971<br />

Series: 21-12-1<br />

Last GV Win: 2005, 30-10<br />

Last FS Win: 1999, 48-23<br />

Current Streak: GV, 5<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 7<br />

Martin vs. FS: 2-0<br />

Pierce vs. GV: 2-8<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: Joe Gorby<br />

Email Address: gorbyj@ferris.edu<br />

Office Phone: 231-591-2336<br />

Office Fax: 231-591-3775<br />

Press Box Phone: 231-591-2217/2143<br />

Mailing Address: 210 Sports Drive<br />

Sports Complex 002<br />

Big Rapids, MI 49307<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 at Kentucky State<br />

Sept. 9 at Mercyhurst<br />

Sept. 16 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE<br />

Sept. 23 at Hillsdale<br />

Sept. 30 at Northern Michigan<br />

Oct. 7 MICHIGAN TECH<br />

Oct. 14 GANNON<br />

Oct. 21 at Ashland<br />

Oct. 28 GRAND VALLEY STATE<br />

Nov. 4 at Northwood<br />

Nov. 11 WAYNE STATE<br />

2005 RESULTS (3-8)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 27 at Grand Valley State L, 10-30<br />

Sept. 3 ASHLAND L, 21-24<br />

Sept. 10 at Hillsdale L,14-34<br />

Sept. 17 INDIANAPOLIS L, 3-7<br />

Sept. 24 MERCYHURST W, 33-27<br />

Oct. 1 at Findlay W, 34-31<br />

Oct. 8 at North Dakota L, 7-44<br />

Oct. 15 NORTHERN MICH. W, 62-42<br />

Oct. 22 at Michigan Tech L, 19-35<br />

Oct. 29 NORTHWOOD L, 23-42<br />

Nov. 5 at Saginaw Valley L, 32-39


Series Information<br />

First Game: 1975<br />

Series: 24-10<br />

Last GV Win: 2005, 24-17<br />

Last SV Win: 2004, 31-20<br />

Current Streak: GV, 2<br />

Longest Win Streak: GV, 5<br />

Martin vs. SV: 2-1<br />

Awrey vs. GV: 2-7<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: Ryan Thompson<br />

Email Address: rgthomps@svsu.edu<br />

Office Phone: 989-964-4053<br />

Office Fax: 989-964-7389<br />

Press Box Phone: 989-755-0016<br />

Mailing Address: Ryder Center 207<br />

7400 Bay Road<br />

University Center, MI<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 at Ashland<br />

Sept. 9 Gannon<br />

Sept. 16 at Ferris State<br />

Sept. 23 NORTHERN MICHIGAN<br />

Sept. 30 NORTHWOOD<br />

Oct. 7 at Findlay<br />

Oct. 14 at Michigan Tech<br />

Oct. 28 INDIANAPOLIS<br />

Nov. 4 at Grand Valley State<br />

Nov. 11 HILLSDALE<br />

2005 RESULTS (11-2)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 27 at Northwood W, 9-7<br />

Sept. 10 WAYNE STATE W, 29-3<br />

Sept. 17 FINDLAY W, 42-3<br />

Sept. 24 at Hillsdale W, 24-3<br />

Oct. 1 at Indianapolis W, 27-7<br />

Oct. 8 MERCYHURST W, 44-14<br />

Oct. 15 at Grand Valley L, 31-10<br />

Oct. 22 at Northern Mich. W, 31-20<br />

Oct. 29 MICHIGAN TECH W, 17-10<br />

Nov. 5 FERRIS STATE W, 39-32<br />

Nov. 12 NORTHWOOD W, 31-16<br />

Nov. 19 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 24-21<br />

Nov. 26 at Grand Valley L, 24-17<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Harvey Randall<br />

Wickes Memorial Stadium (6,300)<br />

Surface: Natural Grass, Prescription<br />

Athletic Turf<br />

2005 Record: 11-2<br />

2005 Conference Record: 9-1<br />

Basic Offense: Multiple<br />

Basic Defense: 5-2<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1975<br />

All-Time Record: 195-134-3<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record:4-5<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: 2005<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 42<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 19<br />

Player Information<br />

QB-Chris Dougherty<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (7)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Bob Awrey WR 5-11 180 Sr.<br />

Rick Cottengim WR 6-2 185 Jr.<br />

Chris Dougherty QB 6-2 175 Jr.<br />

Tony Alessi OL 6-5 300 Sr.<br />

Matt Buren-Priebe OL 6-6 290 Sr.<br />

Steve Brander TE 6-5 225 Jr.<br />

Josh Gibbs OL 6-2 265 Jr.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (8)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Dmion DeRosia DL 6-6 325 Sr.<br />

Joe DiGiorgio SS 6-0 205 Sr.<br />

Derek Volmering LB 5-11 205 Jr.<br />

Josh Miller DT 6-4 280 Jr.<br />

Matt Black CB 5-9 155 So.<br />

Brent Rogers LB 6-0 245 Sr.<br />

Mark Miller CB 6-0 165 Jr.<br />

Jeff Mackey FS 6-2 205 Sr.<br />

Special Teams Starters (1)<br />

Bobby Belmonte PK 5-10 170 Jr.<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Chris Dougherty 93 127 1.4 1<br />

Edric Prism 26 109 4.2 0<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Chris Dougherty 384-244-11 3066 63.5 26<br />

Vinnie Miroth 52-34-0 477 65.4 4<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Bob Awrey 52 582 11.2 4<br />

Rick Cottengim 47 864 21.1 7<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Joe DiGiorgio 68-32-36 2-4 0-0 4.5-14<br />

Derek Volmering 64-34-30 1-8 0-0 1.0-2<br />

Josh Miller 58-26-32 0-0 10.0-59 13.0-71<br />

Game 10<br />

Saginaw Valley State<br />

Cardinals<br />

November 4, 2006<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Allendale, Mich.<br />

Time - 7:00 pm<br />

General Information<br />

Location: University Center, Mich.<br />

Enrollment: 9,569<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Cardinals<br />

Colors: Red, White, and Blue<br />

President: Dr. Eric R. Gilbertson<br />

Athletics Director:Dr. George Eastland<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Randy Awrey<br />

(Northern Michigan, ‘78)<br />

Record at SVSU (years): 63-20 (8th)<br />

Career Record (years): 111-61-1 (17th)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 989-964-7315<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Assistant Head Coach/Offensive<br />

Coordinator: Jim Kiernan<br />

Wide Receivers: Brandon Johnson<br />

Offensive Line: Todd Carter<br />

Defensive Line: John Wesolek<br />

Linebackers: Mike Jusick<br />

LBs/Special Teams: Tom Wender<br />

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88<br />

Game 11<br />

Northern Michigan<br />

Wildcats<br />

November 11, 2006<br />

Superior Dome<br />

Marquette, Mich.<br />

Time - 1:00 pm<br />

General Information<br />

Location: Marquette, Mich.<br />

Enrollment: 9,700<br />

Conference: GLIAC<br />

Nickname: Wildcats<br />

Colors: Old Gold & Olive Green<br />

President: Dr. Leslie Wong<br />

Athletics Director: Ken Godfrey<br />

Coaching Information<br />

Head Coach: Bernie Anderson<br />

(Northern Michigan, ‘78)<br />

Record at NM (years): 0-0 (first)<br />

Career Record (years): 93-96 (20th)<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Office Phone: 906-227-2105<br />

Assistant Coaches<br />

Offensive Coordinator: Jeff<br />

Duvendeck<br />

Defensive Coordinator: Chad Braine<br />

Defensive Line Coach: Ethan Jeros<br />

QB Coach: Matt LeFleur<br />

Running Backs Coach: Joe Ballard<br />

Wide Receiver Coach: Vincent<br />

Mayfield<br />

Linebacker Coach: Tom Wender<br />

Defensive Tackle Coach: Matt Bush<br />

2006 OPPONENTS<br />

Team Information<br />

Stadium (Capacity): Superior Dome<br />

(8,000)<br />

Surface: Artificial Turf<br />

2005 Record: 2-8<br />

2004 Conference Record: 2-8<br />

Basic Offense: Pro I<br />

Basic Defense: 4-2<br />

First Year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Football</strong>: 1904<br />

All-Time Record: 389-311-26<br />

All-Time Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 6-6<br />

Last Play<strong>of</strong>f Appearance: 1987<br />

Letterwinners Returning: 25<br />

Letterwinners Lost: 17<br />

Player Information<br />

LB-Jim Couretas<br />

Returning Offensive Starters (5)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Brad Anderson RB 5-8 180 Jr.<br />

Buddy Rivera QB 6-1 200 Jr.<br />

Seth Arbogast OL 6-3 277 Sr.<br />

Daniel Elmore WR 6-1 195 So.<br />

Krist<strong>of</strong>er Krempien OL 6-6 215 So.<br />

Returning Defensive Starters (9)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Tyler Larson DL 6-2 215 Jr.<br />

Eric Mason DB 5-10 195 Sr.<br />

Aaron Tillman DB 6-1 190 Sr.<br />

Nicholas Bloch LB 6-0 220 So.<br />

Mike Mahloch DL 6-3 250 Jr.<br />

Joe Dost LB 6-2 215 Jr.<br />

Arthur Scott DB 5-10 177 Sr.<br />

Jonathon Hoggard DB 5-10 170 Jr.<br />

Special Teams Starters (1)<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.<br />

Thomas Labuz K/P 6-2 170 Jr.<br />

Returning Statistical Leaders<br />

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Brad Anderson 127 561 4.4 5<br />

Buddy Rivera 110 405 3.7 3<br />

Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD<br />

Buddy Rivera 277-170-9 2151 61.4 13<br />

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD<br />

Fred Wells 32 411 12.8 2<br />

Paul Kraemer 20 226 11.3 1<br />

Tackles T-S-A INT Sacks TFL<br />

Tyler Larson 55-32-23 0-0 4.0-32 7.0-42<br />

Eric Mason 48-31-17 0-0 0-0 1.0-2<br />

Jim Couretas 110-59-51 0-0 3.0-2 8.0-28<br />

Series Information<br />

First Game: 1975<br />

Series: 12-17<br />

Last GV Win: 2005, 70-20<br />

Last NM Win: 2000, 29-28<br />

Current Streak: GV, 5<br />

Longest Win Streak: NM, 11<br />

Martin vs. NM: 2-0<br />

Anderson vs. GV: 0-0<br />

Media Information<br />

<strong>Football</strong> SID: Dave Faiella<br />

Email Address: dfaiella@nmu.edu<br />

Office Phone: 906-227-1013<br />

Office Fax: 906-227-2492<br />

Press Box Phone: 906-227-1720<br />

Mailing Address: Fair Ave. &<br />

Presque Isle,<br />

235 PEIF<br />

Marquette, MI 49855<br />

2006 SCHEDULE<br />

DATE OPPONENT<br />

Sept. 2 INDIANAPOLIS<br />

Sept. 9 at Hillsdale<br />

Sept. 23 at Saginaw Valley State<br />

Sept. 30 FERRIS STATE<br />

Oct. 7 at Northwood<br />

Oct. 14 ASHLAND<br />

Oct. 21 at Michigan Tech<br />

Oct. 28 at Mercyhurst<br />

Nov. 4 GANNON<br />

Nov. 11 GRAND VALLEY STATE<br />

2005 RESULTS (2-8)<br />

DATE OPPONENTS SCORE<br />

Aug. 27 MICHIGAN TECH L, 21-42<br />

Sept. 3 MERCYHURST W, 40-35<br />

Sept. 10 at Findlay L,37-20(OT)<br />

Sept. 17 WAYNE STATE W, 15-13<br />

Sept. 24 at Gannon L,23-26(OT)<br />

Oct. 8 at Ashland L, 10-27<br />

Oct. 15 at Ferris State L, 42-62<br />

Oct. 22 SAGINAW VALLEY L, 20-31<br />

Oct. 29 at Grand Valley State L, 3-48<br />

Nov. 5 NORTHWOOD L, 20-70


ASHLAND<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1990 14-3 H W<br />

1991 38-7 A W<br />

1992 27-10 H L<br />

1993 29-14 A L<br />

1994 17-7 A W<br />

1995 52-17 H W<br />

1996 14-7 A W<br />

1997 31-20 H W<br />

1998 42-35 H W<br />

1999 44-26 A W<br />

2000 38-7 H W<br />

2001 63-19 A W<br />

2004 37-7 H W<br />

2005 14-10 A W<br />

GVSU leads series 12-2<br />

FERRIS STATE<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1971 57-0 A L<br />

1972 42-0 A L<br />

1973 17-13 H L<br />

1974 17-12 H L<br />

1975 38-0 A W<br />

1976 26-23 H L<br />

1977 11-7 A L<br />

1978 38-14 H W<br />

1979 14-9 H L<br />

1980 35-7 A W<br />

1981 46-12 H W<br />

1982 38-35 A W<br />

1983 52-21 H W<br />

1984 13-11 A L<br />

1985 27-21 A W<br />

1986 30-22 H W<br />

1987 21-5 A W<br />

1988 36-20 H W<br />

1989 28-0 A W<br />

1990 42-12 H W<br />

1991 28-6 A W<br />

1992 23-0 H L<br />

1993 17-17 A T<br />

1994 27-21 H L<br />

1995 30-21 A L<br />

1996 36-17 H W<br />

1997 21-18 A W<br />

1998 56-53 (ot) A W<br />

1999 48-23 H L<br />

2000 21-20 H W<br />

2001 63-17 A W<br />

2003 40-10 H W<br />

2004 24-6 A W<br />

2005 30-10 H W<br />

GVSU leads series 21-12-1<br />

SERIES RECORDS<br />

FINDLAY<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1971 70-6 A L<br />

1972 38-6 A L<br />

1973 52-6 A W<br />

1974 41-7 H W<br />

1998 50-7 H W<br />

1999 37-9 A W<br />

2002 63-19 H W<br />

2003 44-0 A W<br />

GVSU leads series 6-2<br />

HILLSDALE<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1974 14-10 A W<br />

1975 31-14 H W<br />

1976 16-3 A W<br />

1977 31-20 H W<br />

1978 28-21 A W<br />

1979 28-6 H W<br />

1980 27-9 A L<br />

1981 23-12 H W<br />

1982 24-19 A L<br />

1983 12-10 H W<br />

1984 20-6 A L<br />

1985 21-14 H L<br />

1986 25-22 A L<br />

1987 28-13 H W<br />

1988 20-0 A L<br />

1989 31-17 H W<br />

1990 38-34 A L<br />

1991 9-6 H W<br />

1992 34-21 A W<br />

1993 38-21 H L<br />

1994 33-20 A L<br />

1995 25-20 H W<br />

1996 17-16 A W<br />

1997 14-12 H W<br />

2000 31-29 A W<br />

2001 57-21 H W<br />

2002 44-19 H W<br />

2003 37-24 A W<br />

2004 58-7 H W<br />

2005 38-10 A W<br />

GVSU leads series 21-9<br />

INDIANAPOLIS<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1990 30-12 A W<br />

1991 31-13 H W<br />

1992 21-7 A W<br />

1993 31-7 H W<br />

1994 35-24 A W<br />

1995 56-0 H W<br />

1996 28-14 A W<br />

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90<br />

INDIANAPOLIS (CONT.)<br />

1997 23-14 H W<br />

1998 28-17 A W<br />

1999 30-14 H L<br />

2000 56-21 H W<br />

2001 63-27 A W<br />

2002 50-13 H W<br />

2003 53-10 A W<br />

2004 35-9 H W<br />

2005 29-13 A W<br />

GVSU leads series 15-1<br />

MERCYHURST<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1998 49-14 A W<br />

1999 26-19 H W<br />

2000 45-20 A W<br />

2001 59-3 H W<br />

2002 62-24 A W<br />

2003 51-6 H W<br />

GVSU leads series 6-0<br />

MICHIGAN TECH<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1976 10-8 A W<br />

1977 10-6 H L<br />

1980 44-6 A W<br />

1981 52-6 H W<br />

1982 35-28 A W<br />

1983 36-34 H W<br />

1984 27-20 A L<br />

1985 42-22 A W<br />

1994 33-7 H W<br />

1995 54-52 A W<br />

1996 56-7 H W<br />

1997 49-21 A W<br />

1998 43-23 A W<br />

1999 21-7 H W<br />

2000 31-29 H W<br />

2001 44-34 A W<br />

2002 56-14 A W<br />

2003 48-17 H W<br />

2004 24-7 N* W<br />

*Played at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Att. 50,123)<br />

GVSU leads series 17-2<br />

NORTHERN MICHIGAN<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1975 21-17 A L<br />

1976 31-14 H W<br />

1978 49-22 A L<br />

1979 41-14 H L<br />

1980 48-9 A L<br />

1981 29-28 H L<br />

1982 47-29 A L<br />

1983 27-14 H L<br />

1984 59-13 A L<br />

SERIES RECORDS<br />

1985 42-7 H L<br />

1986 28-24 A L<br />

1987 28-0 H L<br />

1988 30-20 A L<br />

1989 38-18 H W<br />

1990 45-15 A W<br />

1991 35-0 H W<br />

1992 23-20 A W<br />

1993 28-28 H T<br />

1994 24-17 A W<br />

1995 26-23 H W<br />

1996 14-9 A L<br />

1997 39-22 H W<br />

1998 17-14 H L<br />

1999 51-13 A L<br />

2000 29-28 A L<br />

2001 64-14 H W<br />

2002 51-14 H W<br />

2003 50-20 A W<br />

2004 45-29 A W<br />

2005 48-3 H W<br />

NMU leads series 16-13-1<br />

NORTHWOOD<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1973 14-7 A L<br />

1974 14-13 H L<br />

1975 7-7 A T<br />

1976 40-14 H L<br />

1977 16-6 A W<br />

1978 36-7 H W<br />

1979 22-14 A W<br />

1980 17-13 H W<br />

1981 38-7 A W<br />

1982 20-10 H W<br />

1983 31-30 A L<br />

1984 21-14 H L<br />

1985 24-21 H W<br />

1986 35-14 A W<br />

1987 45-3 H W<br />

1988 34-2 A W<br />

1989 42-17 H W<br />

1993 35-0 A W<br />

1994 70-13 A W<br />

1995 43-7 H W<br />

1996 38-34 A W<br />

1997 24-20 H W<br />

1998 44-41 H W<br />

1999 41-30 A L<br />

2000 45-17 H L<br />

2002 33-14 H W<br />

2003 33-14 A W<br />

2004 35-14 H L<br />

2004 10-7 A W*<br />

2005 30-14 A W<br />

GVSU leads series 20-8-1<br />

*NCAA DII Play<strong>of</strong>fs


SAGINAW VALLEY<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1975 32-5 H W<br />

1976 17-6 A W<br />

1977 41-14 H W<br />

1978 24-14 A W<br />

1979 32-24 A L<br />

1980 45-22 H W<br />

1981 31-7 A W<br />

1982 55-7 H W<br />

1983 15-14 A L<br />

1984 28-14 H L<br />

1985 35-18 A L<br />

1986 28-13 H W<br />

1987 31-28 A W<br />

1988 14-13 H W<br />

1989 42-17 A W<br />

1990 23-7 H W<br />

1991 14-10 A L<br />

1992 24-20 H W<br />

1993 36-17 A W<br />

1994 27-20 H W<br />

1995 24-21 A L<br />

1996 17-6 H W<br />

1997 30-27 (ot) A L<br />

1998 37-36 A W<br />

1999 31-7 H W<br />

2000 28-21 A L<br />

2001 38-7 H W<br />

2001 33-30 H W*<br />

2002 23-18 A W<br />

2003 34-20 H L<br />

2003 10-3 A W*<br />

2004 31-20 A L<br />

2005 31-10 H W<br />

2005 24-17 H W*<br />

GVSU leads series 24-10<br />

*NCAA DII Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

SERIES RECORDS<br />

WAYNE STATE<br />

Date Score Site Res.<br />

1975 15-6 A L<br />

1976 3-0 H W<br />

1977 6-3 A W<br />

1978 24-10 H W<br />

1979 17-14 A L<br />

1980 10-7 H L<br />

1981 40-17 A W<br />

1982 32-14 H W<br />

1983 22-10 A L<br />

1984 30-3 H L<br />

1985 10-7 H W<br />

1986 21-3 A W<br />

1987 28-0 H W<br />

1988 13-10 A W<br />

1989 49-10 H W<br />

1990 35-15 H W<br />

1991 59-28 A W<br />

1992 16-14 H W<br />

1993 28-25 A W<br />

1994 31-14 H W<br />

1995 42-10 A W<br />

1996 23-0 H W<br />

1997 45-30 A W<br />

2000 22-20 A W<br />

2001 77-12 H W<br />

2002 49-14 A W<br />

2003 50-14 H W<br />

2004 34-0 A W<br />

2005 36-22 H W<br />

GVSU leads series 24-5<br />

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Overall Home Road Series Last<br />

Team GP W L T Pct W L T W L T Began Meeting<br />

Adrian 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 1973 1974<br />

Alma 4 1 3 0 .250 1 0 0 0 3 0 1971 1974<br />

Ashland 14 12 2 0 .857 6 1 0 6 1 0 1990 2005<br />

Bentley 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 2003 2003<br />

Bloomsburg 1 1 0 0 1.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 2001 2001<br />

Bowling Green 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1977 1978<br />

Butler 6 5 1 0 .666 3 0 0 2 1 0 1986 1992<br />

California (Pa.) 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 1989 1989<br />

California-Davis 4 2 2 0 .500 1 1 0 1 1 0 1997 2002<br />

Carson-Newman 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1984 1984<br />

Catawba 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2001 2001<br />

Central Connecticut 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 1985 1986<br />

Central Florida 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1987 1987<br />

Central State (Ohio) 5 3 2 0 .600 3 0 0 0 2 0 1978 1987<br />

C.W Post 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2002 2002<br />

Defiance 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1977 1977<br />

East Texas State 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1990 1991<br />

East Stroudsburg 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2005 2005<br />

Eastern Illinois 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1983 1984<br />

Elon <strong>College</strong> (NC) 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1978 1978<br />

Evansville 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 1985 1986<br />

Ferris State 34 21 12 1 .632 10 7 0 11 5 1 1971 2005<br />

Findlay 8 6 2 0 .750 3 0 0 3 2 0 1971 2003<br />

Franklin <strong>College</strong> 4 4 0 0 1.000 2 0 0 2 0 0 1976 1979<br />

Gannon 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 2004 2005<br />

Grand Rapids JC 6 3 3 0 .500 2 0 0 1 3 0 1971 1976<br />

Hillsdale 30 21 9 0 .700 13 2 0 8 7 0 1974 2005<br />

Hope <strong>College</strong> 2 1 1 0 .500 0 0 0 1 1 0 1971 1980<br />

Illinois Benedictine 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1975 1975<br />

Illinois-Chicago 2 1 1 0 .500 0 0 0 1 1 0 1971 1973<br />

Indiana (Pa) 7 1 6 0 .142 1 3 0 0 3 0 1989 2002<br />

Indianapolis 16 15 1 0 .938 7 1 0 8 0 0 1990 2005<br />

Kalamazoo <strong>College</strong> 4 2 2 0 .500 1 0 0 1 2 0 1971 1972<br />

Manchester 3 2 1 0 .666 1 0 0 1 1 0 1972 1974<br />

Mankato State 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 1989 1990<br />

Mercyhurst 6 6 0 0 1.000 4 0 0 2 0 0 1998 2003<br />

Michigan Tech 19 17 2 0 .895 7 1 0 9 1 0 1976 2004<br />

Minnesota-Crookston 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2001 2001<br />

Missouri-Rolla 2 1 1 0 .500 0 1 0 1 0 0 1985 1986<br />

North Dakota 4 2 2 0 .500 1 0 0 0 1 0 2001 2005<br />

North Dakota State 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 1991 1991<br />

Northeast Missouri 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1987 1988<br />

Northeastern Illinois 6 6 0 0 1.000 3 0 0 3 0 0 1975 1980<br />

Northern Colorado 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2002 2002<br />

Northern Iowa 1 0 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1981 1981<br />

Northern Michigan 30 13 16 1 .450 8 6 1 5 10 0 1975 2005<br />

Northwest Missouri St. 2 1 1 0 .000 0 1 0 0 0 0 1984 2005<br />

Northwestern Iowa 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1980 1980<br />

Northwood 30 21 8 1 .716 10 5 0 11 3 1 1973 2005<br />

Saginaw Valley State 34 24 10 0 .706 15 2 0 9 8 0 1975 2005<br />

Slippery Rock 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1998 1998<br />

South Dakota State 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1999 2000<br />

Southeast Missouri 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1988 1988<br />

Southwest Texas State 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1996 1996<br />

St. Cloud State 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1982 1982<br />

St. Francis (Ill.) 8 7 1 0 .875 4 1 0 3 0 0 1988 1998<br />

St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 5 5 0 0 1.000 3 0 0 2 0 0 1983 1993<br />

Texas A&M-Kingsville 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 2003 2003<br />

Valdosta State (Ga.) 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 2002 2002<br />

Valparaiso 5 5 0 0 1.000 2 0 0 3 0 0 1975 1992<br />

Wayne State (Mich.) 29 24 5 0 .827 13 2 0 11 3 0 1975 2005<br />

Western Illinois 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1988 1988<br />

Western Michigan 2 0 2 0 .000 0 0 0 0 2 0 1979 1982<br />

Winona State 3 3 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 2 0 0 1987 2004<br />

Wisconsin-LaCrosse 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 1977 1977<br />

Wisconsin-Stout 2 1 1 0 .500 1 0 0 0 1 0 1985 1986<br />

Totals: 380 263 114 3 .696 142 39 1 121 75 2<br />

(2005 Opponents in Bold)<br />

GVSU is 4-2 in neutral site games.<br />

SERIES RECORDS


Lubber Lubbers<br />

s Stadium<br />

Lubber Lubbers<br />

s Stadium History Histor pg. pg.<br />

94


The Grand Valley State football team enjoys the<br />

friendly confines <strong>of</strong> Arend D. Lubbers Stadium, one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

top Division II facilities in the nation. Gameday at Lubbers<br />

Stadium brings a buzz <strong>of</strong> excitment and pride to the Laker<br />

football program. The surroundings <strong>of</strong> Lubbers Stadium<br />

have changed almost yearly and add to the festivities that<br />

surround a Laker football Saturday during the fall. Most<br />

recently, a new Daktronics Scoreboard with a ProStar<br />

Video Display board was added for the 2005 season. Two<br />

seating sections were added to each end <strong>of</strong> the home side<br />

and a new student section was built to accomadate the stellar<br />

student turnout for Laker football games in 2004.<br />

The Lakers have moved all <strong>of</strong> their football operations<br />

into the GVSU <strong>Football</strong> Center and the Rob<br />

Odejewski Weight Room in 2002. The <strong>Football</strong> Center<br />

includes a state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art locker room, equipment room,<br />

training room and meeting rooms. The design doubled the<br />

size <strong>of</strong> the former building in the north end zone by adding<br />

over 4,000 square feet (2,000 sqaure feet on each side).<br />

Permanent lighting, a new playing surface, and six executive<br />

suites located on each side <strong>of</strong> the press box are additions<br />

added in the last four years. The student seating area,<br />

which moved to south endzone in 1998, has created<br />

renewed excitment among the student body. The student<br />

seating section has doubled in capacity from 1,300 to 2,700<br />

with the new bleachers. The Laker student seating section<br />

is routinely filled to capacity with the overflow moving<br />

onto the track.<br />

LUBBERS STADIUM STADIUM<br />

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96<br />

With the increased seating in the south end zone<br />

and the two new sections on the home side, Lubbers<br />

Stadium now has a permanent seating capacity for 8,550<br />

fans. The Lakers set a Lubbers Stadium and GLIAC singlegame<br />

record in 2005 as 14,557 fans watched Grand Valley<br />

State claim a 30-10 victory over Ferris State in the seasonopener.<br />

GVSU set a GLIAC single-season attendance<br />

record as 57,662 fans watched Laker football at Lubbers<br />

Stadium during the regular season for an average <strong>of</strong> 11,532<br />

for five home dates. The Lakers ranked second in total<br />

attendance (73,936) among DII schools for the season and<br />

sixth in average per home contest (9,242). GVSU’s regular<br />

season average <strong>of</strong> 11,532 ranked second in the country<br />

among DII schools. West Texas A&M drew 13,089 fans per<br />

home game during the 2005 campaign. Four <strong>of</strong> the Lakers’<br />

top 10 single-game crowds came during the 2005 regular<br />

season. GVSU played before crowds <strong>of</strong> 14,472 (Saginaw<br />

Valley), 10,942 (Wayne State) and 10,460 (Northern<br />

Michigan). The Lakers have played before crowds <strong>of</strong><br />

10,000 or more 13 times in the last 21 regular season<br />

games.<br />

Designed with the future in mind, the stadium can<br />

have permanent seating added when needed, with ultimate<br />

expansion to 20,000 seats. A new track was also installed<br />

in the summer <strong>of</strong> 1998.<br />

The stadium and track complex was dedicated on<br />

September 15, 1979, and named in honor <strong>of</strong> former Grand<br />

Valley State president, Arend D. Lubbers. Lubbers was<br />

instrumental in raising more than $700,000 toward the<br />

$1,050,000 project. The majority <strong>of</strong> the cost was <strong>of</strong>fset by<br />

gifts from GVSU football fans and private donors.<br />

Lubbers Stadium was built around the existing<br />

football field <strong>of</strong> Prescription Athletic Turf (PAT). The field,<br />

which is drained and heated by more than seven miles <strong>of</strong><br />

tubing and electric coils, was installed in 1972. A new automatic<br />

sprinkler system was also installed in the summer <strong>of</strong><br />

1998.<br />

LUBBERS STADIUM STADIUM<br />

TOP 25 LUBBERS STADIUM CROWDS<br />

Year Opponent Score Atten.<br />

2005 Ferris State W 30-10 14,557<br />

2005 Saginaw Valley W 31-10 14,472<br />

2003 Saginaw Valley L 34-20 12,832<br />

2003 Ferris State W 40-10 12,627<br />

2002 UC Davis W 24-17 12,361<br />

2004 Hillsdale W 58-7 11,610<br />

2004 Northwood L 35-14 11,041<br />

2004 Indianapolis W 35-9 10,969<br />

2005 Wayne State W 36-22 10,942<br />

2005 Northern Michigan W 48-3 10,460<br />

2003 Wayne State W 50-14 10,054<br />

2003 Michigan Tech W 48-17 10,034<br />

2002 Hillsdale W 44-19 10,031<br />

2004 Ashland W 37-7 9,578<br />

2002 Northern Michigan W 51-14 9,560<br />

2000 Northwood L 45-17 8,951<br />

2001 Mercyhurst W 59-3 8,057<br />

1999 Indianapolis L 30-14 8,028<br />

2001 Northern Michigan W 64-14 7,606<br />

2005 Gannon W 61-10 7,191<br />

2003 Mercyhurst W 51-6 6,678<br />

2001 Catawba W 34-16 6,585<br />

2002 Northwood W 33-14 6,544<br />

2002 Findlay W 63-19 6,278<br />

2002 Indianapolis W 50-13 6,064<br />

The Lubbers Stadium press box was designed to<br />

accomodate both print and electronic media representatives.<br />

It’s spacious features include a television booth, two<br />

radio booths and an open air television and film platform<br />

on the second deck.<br />

Grand Valley’s football team has been very successful<br />

in games at Lubbers Stadium. The Lakers have an<br />

all-time record <strong>of</strong> 118-31-1 (.790) since the stadium was<br />

completed in 1979 and GVSU is 37-3 at home since 2000.


Laker Laker<br />

<strong>Football</strong> <strong>Football</strong><br />

History Histor<br />

<strong>Football</strong> ootball History Histor pg. pg.<br />

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The he GVSU Tradition adition pg. pg.<br />

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98<br />

Grand Valley State was one <strong>of</strong> only a handful <strong>of</strong> colleges and<br />

universities which began playing football in the 1970’s.<br />

According to NCAA records, the Lakers have been one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

most successful <strong>of</strong> all collegiate squads to take the field during<br />

that time period.<br />

Laker football has been a key element <strong>of</strong> Grand Valley’s rise<br />

from a small college to a regional university. President Arend D.<br />

Lubbers began the push for a team when he arrived in 1969. A<br />

year later, a Laker junior varsity team took the field. Then, in the<br />

fall <strong>of</strong> 1971, the Lakers kicked <strong>of</strong>f their first varsity season. “It<br />

was clear that Grand Valley was changing from a commuter college,<br />

to a residential school in need <strong>of</strong> activities such as music,<br />

drama, and athletics,” Lubbers recalled. “<strong>Football</strong> gave us the<br />

anchor, something you could<br />

build your weekend around.”<br />

The Origin <strong>of</strong> the Program<br />

Lubbers came to Grand<br />

Valley from Central <strong>College</strong> in<br />

Pella, Iowa, which had a successful<br />

football tradition. He<br />

hired Zeeland native Ron<br />

Schipper, who had been at<br />

Central for 33 years, played in<br />

three national finals, and won<br />

one national championship.<br />

“I was used to success at<br />

Central <strong>College</strong>, so when we<br />

started at Grand Valley, I wanted<br />

to have a successful program<br />

instead <strong>of</strong> throwing the<br />

ball out and saying, ‘O.K.<br />

boys, it doesn’t matter whether<br />

we win or not.’”<br />

But despite Lubbers’ success<br />

at Central <strong>College</strong>, it took<br />

almost nine years before Grand<br />

Valley had the total package.<br />

The First Varsity Team<br />

With blessing from the<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Control, GV launched<br />

its football program to play a<br />

junior varsity schedule in 1970<br />

and became varsity in 1971. On<br />

March 24, 1970, Lubbers,<br />

along with athletic director Charles H. Irwin, announced the hiring<br />

<strong>of</strong> Robert “Rip” Collins, a successful high school coach at<br />

Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. Success didn’t come quickly for the<br />

Lakers, and it took almost three years to win a football game.<br />

Collins was unable to get the program <strong>of</strong>f to a successful start<br />

after going 0-13 and being outscored 534-58 in 1971 and 1972.<br />

Harkema Begins the Tradition<br />

E. James Harkema took over as head coach in January <strong>of</strong> 1973,<br />

coming to GV from Northern Illinois where he was an <strong>of</strong>fensive<br />

backfield coach.<br />

Also awaiting Harkema was a brand new football field constructed<br />

in 1972 which featured the first “prescription athletic<br />

turf” (PAT) football playing surface in the country.<br />

It was ironic that Harkema opened the 1973 campaign against<br />

his alma mater Kalamazoo <strong>College</strong>, where he won 10 varsity letters<br />

and led the Hornets to six MIAA championships.<br />

John Mahan rushed 26 times for 158 yards and Steve Brems<br />

added 122 more to lead GV to its first football victory in its season<br />

opener at home, a 27-14 win over Kalamazoo. Defensive<br />

tackle Bryce Berth and <strong>of</strong>fensive guard Tom Tefft were named the<br />

History Histor<br />

Running back John Mahan<br />

<strong>of</strong>fensive and defensive players <strong>of</strong> the game.<br />

To prove it was not fluke, the Lakers did it again the following<br />

week with Mahan rushing for 147 yards and Brems adding 138 as<br />

GV defeated Chicago Circle 40-8 in a night game played at<br />

Soldier Field in Chicago.<br />

Grand Valley outscored opponents 259-120 and posted their<br />

first winning season. 1973 marked the start <strong>of</strong> the great football<br />

tradition at Grand Valley, and during the next 10 years under<br />

Harkema they would post a 68-29-1 record, win three Great Lakes<br />

Conference football championships and make one trip to the<br />

NAIA play<strong>of</strong>fs.<br />

Also during that period, a number <strong>of</strong> Lakers would begin<br />

careers in pr<strong>of</strong>essional football. Jim Schaap and Tom Tefft, 1971-<br />

73, were the first Lakers to sign<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional football contracts<br />

when they signed with the<br />

Detroit Wheels <strong>of</strong> the World<br />

<strong>Football</strong> League in 1974, setting<br />

the stage for a number <strong>of</strong><br />

GV football alums to follow<br />

into the National <strong>Football</strong><br />

League during that period.<br />

They include Gary Evans<br />

1975-77 (New York Jets), Ron<br />

Essink 1976-79 (Seattle<br />

Seahawks), Ron Rubick 1978-<br />

81 (Detroit Lions), Steve<br />

Michuta 1979-81 (Cleveland<br />

Browns), and Jeff Chadwick<br />

1980-82 (Detroit Lions).<br />

Many Laker followers feel<br />

that the 1975 team, with a 7-2-<br />

1 record, may have set the standards<br />

for many years to come.<br />

After dropping a hard fought<br />

15-6 contest to Wayne State,<br />

which also included the loss <strong>of</strong><br />

their quarterback Scott<br />

VanDyken for the season, the<br />

Lakers bounced back to<br />

shutout Ferris State, 38-0, for<br />

their first win over the<br />

Bulldogs, defeat Saginaw<br />

Valley and Hillsdale, tie<br />

Northwood, and lose on a trick<br />

play to Northern Michigan, 21-<br />

17. 1976 was the year Grand Valley would receive national attention<br />

in more ways than one. It all started at Michigan Tech when<br />

Roger McCoy was credited with a 39-yard field goal although the<br />

ball never cleared the crossbar. Instead, the ball hit a public<br />

address wire some 50 feet in the air and the ball dropped straight<br />

down in front <strong>of</strong> the goal posts.<br />

A lengthy deliberation following was dominated by Michigan<br />

Tech coach Jim Kapp, who brought the ground rule to the attention<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>ficials, that if that ball should hit the wire in flight,<br />

the down should be replayed. Kapp’s appeal was denied on the<br />

basis that he forgot to tell Grand Valley or the <strong>of</strong>ficials before the<br />

start <strong>of</strong> the game that the rule existed, and because the field goal<br />

was allowed, the Lakers walked away with a 10-8 victory. McCoy<br />

had set a GVSU record with a 60-yard field goal the previous<br />

week against Grand Rapids JC at Houseman Field.<br />

The Lakers get on the Map<br />

The game which put Grand Valley on the map was the season<br />

finale against Northern Michigan. The Wildcats came into<br />

Allendale as defending champions, boasting an 18-game winning


streak, ranked No. 1 in Division II and fresh <strong>of</strong>f an 82-7 whipping<br />

<strong>of</strong> Nebraska-Omaha.<br />

ABC television sent a crew to feature Northern Michigan, but<br />

it was the Lakers, playing 21 seniors who built up a 24-0 lead and<br />

went on to shock the Wildcats 31-14 before the then largest crowd<br />

in GV history at the time.<br />

Reflections <strong>of</strong> that game even hit the state legislature, when the<br />

Representative Dominic Jacobetti <strong>of</strong> Neguanee vowed he would<br />

eat a pasties’ box if Northern were to lose. Although humbled,<br />

Jacobetti was true to his word, and ate a piece <strong>of</strong> cake looking like<br />

a pasties’ box that was furnished by Grand Valley president Don<br />

Lubbers.<br />

Grand Valley Dominates the GLIAC<br />

Harkema’s teams had traditionally<br />

been built around<br />

defense and a solid running<br />

game. In 1977 he decided to go<br />

to the air and with senior quarterback<br />

Roy Gonzalez at the<br />

helm, a transfer from Toledo,<br />

the Lakers took to the air and<br />

won the first <strong>of</strong> three Great<br />

Lakes Conference<br />

Championships in a five year<br />

period.<br />

Gonzalez was followed by<br />

quarterbacks David Quinley,<br />

Steve Michuta, and Jeff Lynch,<br />

who gave GV the most feared<br />

passing in the GLIAC. They<br />

were also blessed with outstanding<br />

receivers in Clint<br />

Nash, Michael Woods, Rubick<br />

Chadwick, and Bill Lucksted as<br />

the Lakers averaged seven wins<br />

a year from 1977-82.<br />

Argument still exists over<br />

Harkema’s most successful<br />

team. The 1976 club, despite an<br />

8-2 record, and posting the<br />

biggest victory in the school’s<br />

history, finished second in the GLIAC and missed the NAIA play<strong>of</strong>fs.<br />

The First Play<strong>of</strong>f Year<br />

In 1978 with Quinley at the controls, the Lakers suffered early<br />

49-22 and 49-3 losses to Northern Michigan and Bowling Green,<br />

but bounced back to win eight straight games including a repeat<br />

<strong>of</strong> the GLIAC title and an NCAA play<strong>of</strong>f victory over Wisconsin-<br />

LaCrosse. The team lost at Elon (NC) <strong>College</strong> 14-7 in the semifinals<br />

<strong>of</strong> the NAIA play<strong>of</strong>fs and closed out with a 9-3 record, the<br />

most wins in GV history at the time. The 1981 season was similar<br />

to 1978 when the Lakers lost 21-20 to Northern Iowa and 29-<br />

28 to Northern Michigan, but bounced back to dominate the<br />

GLIAC and win their third title despite a rash <strong>of</strong> injuries which<br />

devastated the club.<br />

The Lakers Earn a New Stadium<br />

The Grand Valley football package was completed when the<br />

stadium and track complex named after its president, Arend D.<br />

Lubbers, was dedicated on September 15, 1979. The majority <strong>of</strong><br />

these gifts included contributions from Laker football fans and<br />

private donors. The stadium was built around the existing PAT<br />

field with permanent seating for 4,146 fans. Beside the<br />

stadium/track complex, the new practice fields and the new<br />

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Lubbers Stadium under construction<br />

Fieldhouse, which replaced the Dome in 1982, gave GV one <strong>of</strong><br />

the finest Division II facilities in the Midwest. Harkema was on<br />

his way to building another winner when he accepted the head<br />

coaching job at Eastern Michigan. He resigned in November 1982<br />

and was replaced by Bob Giesey, Ball State assistant, in<br />

December <strong>of</strong> 1982.<br />

Giesey’s team lost the final two games <strong>of</strong> the season by two<br />

points, 31-30 to Northwood and 15-14 to Saginaw Valley to finish<br />

4-6. The ro<strong>of</strong> caved in the following year and GV went 0-10 and<br />

managed only 99 points for the season.<br />

Beck Turns GVSU into a Winner Again<br />

Giesey resigned and Athletic Director Dr. George MacDonald<br />

began a nationwide search which climaxed with the hiring <strong>of</strong> Tom<br />

Beck, a Chicago native, who came to Grand Valley from the<br />

Chicago Blitz <strong>of</strong> the United<br />

States <strong>Football</strong> League and<br />

who had turned losing programs<br />

into winning ones at<br />

Illinois Benedictine and<br />

Elmhurst <strong>College</strong>.<br />

It took Beck three games to<br />

get back on track in 1985.<br />

Faced with a 14-game losing<br />

streak, Beck made some key<br />

personnel changes. Beck<br />

installed Guy Schuler at quarterback<br />

and moved wide<br />

receiver Ray Buckner to tailback,<br />

linebacker Sylvester<br />

Johnson to fullback, and<br />

defensive tackle Brian<br />

Mulcahy to middle linebacker.<br />

The Lakers went out and<br />

defeated Evansville 28-14 and<br />

finished the year 6-5.<br />

The next five years would<br />

see explosive <strong>of</strong>fenses, outstanding<br />

players and solid<br />

coaching which would result<br />

in trips to the NCAA Division<br />

II play<strong>of</strong>fs, as well as the<br />

Lakers becoming a fixture in<br />

preseason and postseason rankings.<br />

Beck’s 1986 team posted a 9-2 record, but that was only an<br />

inkling <strong>of</strong> this to come.<br />

Undefeated in 1989<br />

After a pair <strong>of</strong> 7-4 seasons in 1987 and 1988, the Lakers posted<br />

their first undefeated regular season with an 11-0 record and<br />

the final Great Lakes Conference Championship in 1989. GV led<br />

Division II in total <strong>of</strong>fense, averaging 480.9 yards per game and<br />

also in points with 44.5.<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the highlights <strong>of</strong> the 1989 season was GVSU’s record<br />

breaking 91-0 victory over Valparaiso. The Lakers jumped out to<br />

a 56-0 halftime lead as they rolled up 731 yards in total <strong>of</strong>fense.<br />

Freshman kicker Miguel Sagaro from Spain set a Division II<br />

record when he connected on 65 <strong>of</strong> 66 extra points for the season<br />

and sophomore fullback Eric Lynch scored 21 touchdowns. Lynch<br />

went on to begin an outstanding career with the Detroit Lions.<br />

Grand Valley finished third in the final 1989 Division II poll<br />

and earned the first <strong>of</strong> three consecutive play<strong>of</strong>f berths, losing to<br />

Indiana, PA, 34-24 on a frigid November afternoon highlighted by<br />

11 inches <strong>of</strong> snow on the ground.<br />

Grand Valley Joins MIFC, Wins Inaugural Crown<br />

In 1990, Grand Valley, along with GLIAC members Ferris<br />

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State, Hillsdale, Northern Michigan, Saginaw Valley, and Wayne<br />

State, joined forces with the schools from the Heartland<br />

Conference which included Ashland, Butler, University <strong>of</strong><br />

Indianapolis, St. Joseph’s <strong>College</strong>, and Valparaiso to form the<br />

Midwest Intercollegiate <strong>Football</strong> Conference.<br />

The Lakers continued their winning ways, posting a 22-game<br />

regular season winning streak before falling at Hillsdale, 38-34.<br />

GV won the inaugural MIFC crown, finished with a 10-2 record<br />

and lost to East Texas State, 20-14, in the play<strong>of</strong>fs.<br />

Kelly Moves Up<br />

Beck left Grand Valley the following March to become an<br />

assistant at Notre Dame, and Athletic Director Mike Kovalchik<br />

filled the position with 28-year old Laker assistant Brian Kelly, a<br />

graduate <strong>of</strong> Assumption <strong>College</strong>, who continued to lead the<br />

Lakers to success on the gridiron.<br />

He posted his 20th and 30th wins<br />

faster than any <strong>of</strong> his predecessors,<br />

and going into the 2003 season has<br />

a 104-34-2 record in twelve seasons<br />

<strong>of</strong> competition.<br />

GV Defeats Defending National<br />

Champ, Goes To Play<strong>of</strong>fs For<br />

Third Straight Year<br />

Kelly’s first season was a roller<br />

coaster ride as the Lakers began by<br />

defeating defending Division II<br />

national champion North Dakota<br />

State, 21-17, in Fargo, breaking<br />

the Bison 25 game home winning<br />

streak as the Lakers became the<br />

first team to score a rushing TD in<br />

38 quarters. The following week<br />

Grand Valley was shutout 33-0 in<br />

the Butler Bowl. Kelly’s 1991<br />

team went on to post a 9-3 record,<br />

losing to East Texas State in the<br />

play<strong>of</strong>fs, 36-15.<br />

Grand Valley shared its second<br />

MIFC crown with Butler, Ferris,<br />

and Hillsdale in 1992 with an 8-3<br />

record. Kelly’s club returned to<br />

the play<strong>of</strong>fs in 1994 and posted an<br />

8-4 mark after losing to IUP in the<br />

first round.<br />

Kelly Continues Winning Tradition<br />

The Lakers posted back to back 8-3 seasons in ‘95 and ‘96, finishing<br />

second in the MIFC both years. GVSU earned a share <strong>of</strong><br />

the conference title in 1997, with a 9-2 overall record, and finished<br />

the MIFC season 9-1, with only a 30-27 overtime loss at<br />

Saginaw Valley State.<br />

Quarterback Jeff Fox led the Lakers to their second straight<br />

MIFC title and back into the play<strong>of</strong>fs in 1998 with a 9-1 conference<br />

mark. Fox became Grand Valley State’s first-ever Harlon<br />

Hill Award Finalist as he rewrote the GVSU single-season and<br />

career <strong>of</strong>fensive record books. The Lakers season was ended by<br />

Slippery Rock in the first round <strong>of</strong> the play<strong>of</strong>fs, 37-14.<br />

Kelly decided to go with a youth movement in 1999 and the<br />

inexperience showed as the Lakers stumbled to a 5-5 finish. The<br />

2000 season started slowly as a tough early schedule dropped<br />

GVSU to 0-3. However, the Lakers did not quite after the rough<br />

start and responded with a six-game winning streak to end the<br />

season at 7-4.<br />

In 2001 the dividends <strong>of</strong> getting young players some vaulable<br />

experience showed as the Lakers not only won their first- ever<br />

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Running back Jamie Hosford<br />

play<strong>of</strong>f game but advanced to the 2001 National Championship.<br />

Behind an <strong>of</strong>fensive attack like no Division II school before it,<br />

Grand Valley posted a perfect 10-0 regular season with an average<br />

<strong>of</strong> 58.4 points per game and 48.0 average margin <strong>of</strong> victory.<br />

GVSU’s march to the championship game was not easy, however,<br />

as quarterback and Harlon Hill Finalist Curt Anes, was injured in<br />

the Lakers’ first play<strong>of</strong>f game. Grand Valley responded with a<br />

first round 42-14 victory over Bloomsburg, a 33-30 second round<br />

win over Saginaw Valley State, and a semifinal win over Catawba<br />

<strong>College</strong>, 34-16, with two back up quarterbacks. In the championship<br />

game against North Dakota the Lakers took a 14-10 lead<br />

with 2:46 left in the game, but the Fighting Sioux responded with<br />

a last minute drive <strong>of</strong> their own to take the title, 17-14.<br />

Finish what we started was the motto <strong>of</strong> the 2002 season.<br />

Curt Anes returned from a serious knee injury to guide GVSU to<br />

a perfect 10-0 regular season mark.<br />

GVSU defeated three ranked<br />

teams en route to the undefeated<br />

season. The play<strong>of</strong>fs began with a<br />

convincing 62-13 win over C.W.<br />

Post. Then came a matchup against<br />

longtime nemesis Indiana (Pa.).<br />

GVSU entered the game 0-6<br />

against the Indians all-time, however,<br />

scored on its first eight possessions<br />

in the first half and built a<br />

50-7 lead. The Lakers cruised to a<br />

62-21 win and advanced to the<br />

NCAA DII semifinals. Grand<br />

Valley State again jumped out to<br />

an early lead and never looked<br />

back with an impressive 44-7 victory<br />

over Northern Colorado. The<br />

win advanced GVSU to the NCAA<br />

DII National Championship game<br />

for the second straight year. The #1<br />

ranked Lakers squared <strong>of</strong>f against<br />

#2 Valdosta State for a winner take<br />

all game. GVSU led 17-6 at the<br />

half and 24-6 midway through the<br />

fourth quarter. However, VSU<br />

scored 18 unanswered points to tie<br />

the game with just over three minutes<br />

remaining. Anes, who won the<br />

Harlon Hill Award as the DII Player<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Year less than 24 hours earlier,<br />

drove the Lakers 68 yards in 2:05 for a TD to give GVSU the<br />

2002 NCAA DII National Championship. Anes hit All-American<br />

David Kircus on a 10-yard pass for the winning score. Grand<br />

Valley State went wire-to-wire as the top-ranked team in Division<br />

II and finished with a perfect 14-0 record.<br />

Following “Finish What We Started” in 2002, the 2003 motto<br />

was “Tradition Never Graduates”. Gone from the 2002 team were<br />

25 seniors that concluded their careers with back-to-back appearances<br />

in the NCAA DII Championship game. However, someone<br />

forgot to tell the the 2003 squad that the run was over. The 2003<br />

campaign started with a road win over perennial DII power UC<br />

Davis that was now a IAA school. GVSU limited the high-powered<br />

Aggie <strong>of</strong>fense to just two field goals, while GVSU’s All-<br />

American placekicker, David Hendrix, booted three field goals,<br />

the final one coming in overtime to give a young GVSU squad a<br />

9-6 win. A resounding win over West Michigan rival Ferris State<br />

followed as the Laker defense scored a pair <strong>of</strong> TDs. Wins over<br />

Wayne State, Hillsdale, Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan<br />

built the Lakers’ overall winning streak to 20 games and the conference<br />

streak to 29 games. A date with fourth-ranked Saginaw


Valley State was next on the ledger and GVSU and GLIAC record<br />

crowd <strong>of</strong> 12,832 attended the much anticipated contest at Lubbers<br />

Stadium. GVSU turnovers and miscues filled the second half and<br />

the Cardinals capitalized to claim a 34-20 victory. GVSU<br />

regrouped and notched a 33-14 win at Northwood to build<br />

momentum towards another play<strong>of</strong>f run. However, this play<strong>of</strong>f<br />

run would have to be done on the road as GVSU entered the play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

seeded third in the Northeast Region. The Lakers opened with<br />

a 65-36 win at Bentley <strong>College</strong> that set up a rematch with SVSU.<br />

Scott Mackey picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass late in the second quarter to score<br />

the games only TD and give GVSU a 10-3 win. A win (31-3) in<br />

south Texas over Texas A&M-Kingsville propelled GVSU into its<br />

third straigth NCAA DII Championship game. A familar foe,<br />

North Dakota, was on the docket in a game that was sure to be a<br />

defensive battle. GVSU led 3-0 in the third quarter, but UND was<br />

deep in Laker territory and looking<br />

to take the lead before junior defensive<br />

back Lucius Hawkins made the<br />

play <strong>of</strong> the game. Hawkins forced a<br />

fumble by the Sioux QB that he in<br />

turn picked up and raced 59 yards to<br />

the North Dakota 20-yard line. All-<br />

American Michael Tennessee<br />

scored three plays later from three<br />

yards out to give GVSU a 10-0 lead.<br />

GVSU led 10-3 in the closing minutes<br />

as North Dakota was driving.<br />

Senior linebacker Mike Hoad would<br />

have none <strong>of</strong> that and picked <strong>of</strong>f a<br />

pass on the Laker 10 to preserve the<br />

win and give GVSU back-to-back<br />

NCAA DII National<br />

Championships. The 2003 GVSU<br />

senior class etched their names in<br />

the record books by becoming just<br />

the second team (North Alabama) in<br />

NCAA DII history to make three<br />

consecutive trips to the title game.<br />

The Laker seniors were 47-2 in their<br />

final 49 games and tallied a fouryear<br />

GLIAC record <strong>of</strong> 34-4.<br />

Chuck Martin Takes Over The<br />

Reins Of Laker <strong>Football</strong><br />

The 2004 season opened the era <strong>of</strong> a new mentor as Brian Kelly<br />

left following the 2003 season to take the head coach job at<br />

Central Michigan. Enter Chuck Martin as the fifth head coach in<br />

the history <strong>of</strong> the Laker football program. Martin won more<br />

games (10) than any <strong>of</strong> the four previous head coaches in their<br />

first year at the helm. In addition, the Lakers advanced to the<br />

NCAA DII Quarterfinals for the fourth straight year. The 2004<br />

Laker seanior class concluded their careers with a 51-5 record,<br />

including two National Championships and three title game<br />

appearances. The 51 wins by the Laker senior class tied the DII<br />

record for wins in a career. DT Keyonta Marshall became<br />

GVSU’s first-ever three-time All-American and Grand Valley<br />

State continued to set single-season attendance records with a single-game<br />

average <strong>of</strong> 10,799 in 2004.<br />

National Championship Number Three<br />

Year number two in the Chuck Martin erastarted with a lot <strong>of</strong><br />

promise and ended with a National Championship.<br />

GVSU swept through the regular season with a perfect 9-0<br />

record. Grand Valley State held the top spot in the AFCA poll<br />

after a 14-10 comeback win at Ashland on Sept. 17. The Lakers<br />

claimed a pair <strong>of</strong> impressive wins in October over nationallyranked<br />

opponents. GVSU claimed a 31-10 victory over #4<br />

History<br />

Histor<br />

Wide receiver Brandon Langston<br />

Saginaw Valley State and then one week later tallied a 30-14 win<br />

at #5 Northwood. The Lakers’ final game <strong>of</strong> the regular season<br />

was cancelled due to lightning on a November night.<br />

GVSU received a bye as the top seed in the Northwest Region<br />

and opened the play<strong>of</strong>fs with a familar foe in North Dakota.<br />

GVSU dominated the contest defensively and had all the points<br />

they needed by the half (14-0) en route to a 17-3 victory. A<br />

rematch with Saginaw Valley State was next and the Cardinals<br />

built a 14-7 halftime lead. However, a crucial TD on fourth-andone<br />

tied the game in the third quarter and GVSU added 10 more<br />

points to claim a 24-17 victory. The semifinals were next and East<br />

Stroudsburg (Pa.) was all that stood between the Lakers another<br />

trip to Florence. The Warriors didn’t stand in the way long and<br />

GVSU raced out to a 41-0 lead midway through the second quarter<br />

and went on to claim a 55-20 victory.<br />

The Lakers trailed Northwest<br />

Missouri State 17-14 midway<br />

through the fourth quarter when<br />

they started their National<br />

Championship game-winning drive.<br />

Junior QB Cullen Finnerty hit WR<br />

Eric Fowler with a key third-down<br />

pass to keep the drive alive. Senior<br />

WR Brandon Langston thought he<br />

let the title slip away when a<br />

Finnerty pass just slipped through<br />

his hands. However, Finnerty came<br />

back to the Lakers’ playmaker later<br />

in the drive and boy did he prove<br />

worthy <strong>of</strong> the task. Langston took a<br />

screen pass and raced 35 yards to<br />

paydirt to give GVSU a 21-17 lead<br />

with just over four minutes remaining.<br />

The Bearcats picked up a couple<br />

<strong>of</strong> first downs and had one final<br />

play from the Laker 25 with one tick<br />

left on the clock. The pass was completed,<br />

but senior safety Joe Ballard<br />

and sophomore linebacker Kirk<br />

Carruth made sure it was short <strong>of</strong> the goal line and GVSU had its<br />

third DII football National Championship in four years. The victory<br />

also enabled the Laker senior class to pick up their 51st victory<br />

against just four losses to establish the top victory total and<br />

best winning percentage in a four-year period. The Lakers placed<br />

18 on the All-GLIAC team, including nine first-teamers. DT Mike<br />

McFadden was named the GLIAC Defensive Lineman <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Year, while Cullen Finnerty was named the Offensive Back <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Year. McFadden and OT Josh Bourke were consensus all-americans.<br />

McFadden was named the Gene Upshaw Award winner as<br />

the top DII interior lineman. Head coach Chuck Martin was<br />

named the AFCA DII Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />

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RECORD WHEN RANKED<br />

GVSU Opp Location Opponent Date Result Score<br />

1 21 N NW Missouri State* 12-10-2005 W 21-17<br />

1 16 H East Stroudsburg* 12-3-2005 W 55-20<br />

1 4 H Saginaw Valley State* 11-26-2005 W 24-17<br />

1 16 H North Dakota* 11-19-2005 W 17-3<br />

1 NR H Northern Michigan 10-29-2005 W 48-3<br />

1 5 A Northwood 10-22-2005 W 30-14<br />

1 4 H Saginaw Valley State 10-15-2005 W 31-10<br />

1 NR A Hillsdale 10-8-2005 W 38-10<br />

1 NR H Wayne State 10-1-2005 W 36-22<br />

2 NR A Ashland 9-17-2005 W 14-10<br />

2 NR A Indianpolis 9-10-2005 W 29-13<br />

2 NR H Gannon 9-3-2005 W 61-10<br />

3 NR H Ferris State 8-27-05 W 30-10<br />

15 14 A North Dakota* 11-27-2004 L 15-19<br />

15 7 A Northwood* 11-20-2004 W 10-7<br />

15 8 A Winona State* 11-13-2004 W 16-13<br />

17 4 N Michigan Tech 11-6-2004 W 24-7<br />

19 NR A Northern Michigan 10-30-2004 W 45-29<br />

10 18 H Northwood 10-23-2004 L 14-35<br />

1 23 A Saginaw Valley State 10-16-2004 L 21-30<br />

1 NR H Hillsdale 10-9-2004 W 58-7<br />

1 NR A Wayne State 10-2-2004 W 34-0<br />

1 NR H Ashland 9-18-2004 W 37-7<br />

1 NR H Indianapolis 9-11-2004 W 35-19<br />

1 NR A Gannon 9-4-2004 W 48-17<br />

1 NR A Ferris State 8-28-2004 W 24-6<br />

4 17 N North Dakota# 12-13-2003 W 10-3<br />

4 3 A Texas A&M-Kingsville* 12-6-2003 W 31-3<br />

4 1 A Saginaw Valley State* 11-29-2003 W 10-3<br />

4 19 A Bentley* 11-22-2003 W 65-36<br />

4 NR A Findlay 11-15-2003 W 44-0<br />

4 NR A Indianapolis 11-8-2003 W 53-10<br />

6 NR H Mercyhurst 11-1-2003 W 51-6<br />

7 NR A Northwood 10-25-2003 W 33-14<br />

1 4 H Saginaw Valley State 10-18-2003 L 20-34<br />

1 NR A Northern Michigan 10-11-2003 W 50-20<br />

1 NR H Michigan Tech 10-4-2003 W 48-17<br />

1 NR A Hillsdale 9-27-2003 W 37-24<br />

1 NR H Wayne State 9-20-2003 W 50-14<br />

1 NR H Ferris State 9-13-2003 W 40-14<br />

1 (1-AA) A UC-Davis 9-6-2003 W 9-6 (OT)<br />

1 2 N Vadosta State# 12-14-2002 W 31-24<br />

1 7 H Northern Colorado* 12-7-2002 W 44-7<br />

1 6 H Indiana (Penn.)* 11-30-2002 W 62-21<br />

1 12 H C.W. Post* 11-23-2002 W 62-13<br />

1 19 H Findlay 11-16-2002 W 63-19<br />

1 NR H Indianapolis 11-9-2002 W 50-13<br />

1 NR A Mercyhurst 11-2-2002 W 62-24<br />

1 NR H Northwood 10-26-2002 W 33-14<br />

1 3 A Saginaw Valley State 10-19-2002 W 23-18<br />

1 NR H Northern Michigan 10-12-2002 W 51-14<br />

1 NR A Michigan Tech 10-5-2002 W 56-14<br />

1 NR H Hillsdale 9-28-2002 W 44-19<br />

1 NR A Wayne State 9-21-2002 W 49-14<br />

1 6 H UC-Davis 9-7-2002 W 24-17<br />

2 4 N North Dakota# 12-8-2001 L 14-17<br />

2 7 H Catawba* 12-1-2001 W 34-16<br />

2 9 H Saginaw Valley State* 11-24-2001 W 33-30<br />

2 5 H Bloomsburg* 11-17-2001 W 42-14<br />

3 NR H Hillsdale 11-10-2001 W 57-21<br />

4 NR H Wayne State 11-3-2001 W 77-12<br />

5 NR A Michigan Tech 10-27-2001 W 44-34<br />

7 NR H Mercyhurst 10-20-2001 W 59-3<br />

12 NR A Indianapolis 10-13-2001 W 63-27<br />

15 NR A Ferris State 10-6-2001 W 63-17<br />

15 NR H Northern Michigan 9-29-2001 W 64-14<br />

15 NR A Ashland 9-22-2001 W 63-19<br />

18 21 H Saginaw Valley State 9-8-2001 W 38-7<br />

22 NR H Minnesota-Crookston 8-30-2001 W 56-0<br />

22 17 A South Dakota State 9-2-2000 L 27-36<br />

When the Lakers are ranked since the start <strong>of</strong> the 2000 season<br />

When ranked #1 (36-2 overall) (21-1 at home) (14-1 on the road)<br />

# NCAA DII National Championship game<br />

* NCAA DII Play<strong>of</strong>f game


NCAA Division II<br />

All-Time Winningest Teams<br />

By Percentage<br />

1. Grand Valley State .696<br />

2. Texas A&M-Kingsville .693<br />

3. West Chester (Pa.) .683


NCAA All-Divisions<br />

(I-A, I-AA, II, III)<br />

Best Winning Percentage in 2000s<br />

1. Mount Union (III) .964<br />

2. Grand Valley State (II) .888<br />

3. Miami-Fla. (I-A) .865<br />

Jeff Fox (1998), Eric Lynch<br />

(1989-90), and Curt Anes<br />

(2001) finished among the<br />

top eight for the<br />

Harlon Hill Award,<br />

which is awarded to<br />

the the best player<br />

in Division II.<br />

Curt Anes claimed<br />

Division II's top individual<br />

honor while leading<br />

Grand Valley State to its<br />

first National Championship.


Along with advancing to the NCAA Division II<br />

Championship game in four <strong>of</strong> the past five seasons<br />

and winning three National Championships, the<br />

Lakers currently own the highest winning<br />

percentage in NCAA DII football history.<br />

From Grand Valley State's first all-american in<br />

1974 to the 2002 season when 11 Lakers garnered<br />

various all-american honors, GVSU has produced<br />

some <strong>of</strong> the best players in the country. Since 2001,<br />

the Lakers have had at least five players earn allamerican<br />

plaudits in each season.<br />

NCAA All-Divisions<br />

(I-A, I-AA, II, III)<br />

Total Victories in 2000s<br />

1. Mount Union (III) 81<br />

2. Grand Valley State (II) 78<br />

3. Oklahoma (I-A) 68<br />

Montana (I-AA) 68


Arguably the best and most<br />

explosive team Division II<br />

history, the 2002 season saw<br />

GVSU tally 11 all-americans,<br />

while the Lakers went wireto-wire<br />

as the #1 team in the<br />

nation. Grand Valley capped<br />

<strong>of</strong>f the season with a 31-24<br />

victory over Valdosta State<br />

for the national title.


GVSU completed it’s<br />

second undefeated regular<br />

season in 2002, on it’s way<br />

to winning the GLIAC title<br />

for the second consecutive<br />

year. The Lakers would go<br />

on an amazing play<strong>of</strong>f run<br />

before returning to<br />

Alabama to face Valdosta<br />

State.<br />

Grand Valley posted an<br />

average margin <strong>of</strong> victory<br />

<strong>of</strong> 42 points in three play<strong>of</strong>f<br />

games versus C.W.<br />

Post, IUP, and Northern<br />

Colorado.


In 2003, the Lakers continued<br />

their winning ways after<br />

graduating 13 starters from<br />

the 2002 season. Scott Mackey<br />

led a strong defensive unit as<br />

the team battled through five<br />

consecutive road games to<br />

return to Florence and defeat<br />

Division II rival, North<br />

Dakota, 10-3.


GVSU's impressive 20-game<br />

winning streak came to an<br />

end in the middle <strong>of</strong> the<br />

season, but the Lakers would<br />

later prove they were still the<br />

best team in the country.<br />

GVSU travelled 13,232 miles<br />

and won 10 games away<br />

from the friendly confines<br />

<strong>of</strong> Lubbers Stadium to<br />

sucessfully defend their<br />

National Championship.


The Lakers again returned to<br />

Florence, Ala. making their<br />

fourth appearance on ESPN<br />

in just five seasons.<br />

Grand Valley<br />

claimed it’s<br />

third national<br />

championship in<br />

four seasons in 2005.<br />

AFCA Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year,<br />

Chuck Martin, led the Lakers<br />

to a second undefeated championship<br />

season in just his second<br />

campaign as the head coach.<br />

Grand Valley State became just<br />

the third school to win three<br />

Division II football national<br />

championships.<br />

The Lakers once again used last<br />

second heroics to claim the<br />

national championship by the<br />

score <strong>of</strong> 21-17 in 2005, stopping<br />

NW Missouri State’s final<br />

attempt just short <strong>of</strong> the goal<br />

line.


The Lakers have played<br />

against the best Division II<br />

football has to <strong>of</strong>fer. GVSU<br />

has defeated traditional<br />

powers from California,<br />

North Dakota, Texas,<br />

Colorado, Georgia,<br />

Massachusetts, and<br />

Missouri. Grand Valley also<br />

plays in one <strong>of</strong> the strongest<br />

conferences in the country<br />

(GLIAC).


“When you look back at the<br />

32 year history <strong>of</strong> Division II<br />

football, only two programs<br />

can make a case for exceeding<br />

what Grand Valley has<br />

accomplished over the past<br />

five seasons.”<br />

-Bob Eblen<br />

d2football.com


Grand Valley’s winning<br />

tradition has given the<br />

Lakers four opportunities<br />

to play on ESPN in the<br />

Division II national championship<br />

game in front <strong>of</strong> a<br />

national stage. In 2003, the<br />

Lakers played in the most<br />

watched college football<br />

game in the month <strong>of</strong><br />

December.<br />

The nation had it’s first<br />

chance to see the Lakers<br />

play at home in Allendale<br />

when ESPNU televised the<br />

first national broadcast<br />

from Lubbers Stadium.


GVSU has appeared a number<br />

<strong>of</strong> times in Sports Illustrated<br />

because <strong>of</strong> its success in the<br />

past five years. The Lakers<br />

have also been highlighted<br />

twice in the “Leading Off”<br />

section <strong>of</strong> the magazine.


The Laker Country student section in the south endzone is one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the most intimidating student sections for opposing players<br />

to encounter.<br />

“The crowd [GVSU student section]<br />

was extremely loud. We had a difficult<br />

time at that end <strong>of</strong> the field the whole<br />

game. They are one <strong>of</strong> the loudest<br />

crowds we’ve played in front <strong>of</strong>.”<br />

-Bob Biggs, UC Davis head coach<br />

after GVSU defeated UC Davis<br />

in 2002


All-Time Home Record: 119-31-1<br />

All-Time Home Play<strong>of</strong>f Record: 9-2<br />

Record Attendance: 14,557<br />

2005 Regular Season Average: 11,524<br />

Field Surface: Natural Grass<br />

Year Built: 1972


GVSU boasts some <strong>of</strong> the best facilities in Division II football. The<br />

football center is a part <strong>of</strong> Lubbers Stadium and has a state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />

locker room, training room, player meeting rooms, tradition room,<br />

equipment room, and the Rob Odejewski weight room which was<br />

added just before the 2002 season. The Lakers also practice on two<br />

full-size football fields located near Lubbers Stadium.<br />

In order to improve the Lubbers Stadium experience, Grand Valley<br />

added a Provision display board. The video display and Dactronics<br />

scoreboard were added to the <strong>Football</strong> Center before the 2005 season.


Lakers and the NFL<br />

Name Team<br />

Gary Evans NY/Cle.<br />

Roger McCoy Buffalo<br />

Ron Essink Sea./Dallas<br />

Steve Michuta Cleveland<br />

Rob Rubick Detroit<br />

Jeff Chadwick Det./Sea./LA<br />

Stan Snider Detroit<br />

Rick Johnson Detroit<br />

Brian Mulcahy Tampa Bay<br />

Frank Miotke NY/Houston<br />

Mark Prins Phoenix<br />

Eric Lynch Detroit<br />

Rusty Setzer Los Angeles<br />

Mike Sheldon Buff./Miami<br />

Diriki Mose Detroit<br />

Kevin Clemens Seattle<br />

Curt Anes Detroit<br />

David Kircus Det./Denver<br />

Keyonta Marshall Philadelphia


Records Records<br />

Records Records<br />

pg. pg.<br />

122<br />

Single-Season Records Records<br />

pg. pg.<br />

124<br />

Career Career<br />

Records Records<br />

pg. pg.<br />

126<br />

Single-Game Records Records<br />

pg. pg.<br />

128<br />

100-Yar 100-Yard<br />

d <strong>Games</strong> pg. pg.<br />

132


122<br />

RUSHING<br />

Carries<br />

Game 49 Michael Tennessee, 2003<br />

at Northwood<br />

Season 342 Michael Tennessee, 2003<br />

Career 756 Michael Tennessee, 2000-04<br />

Yards<br />

Game 256 John Mahan vs. Manchester, 1973<br />

Season 1,633 Michael Tennessee, 2003<br />

Career 3,525 Michael Tennessee, 2000-04<br />

Touchdowns<br />

Game 4 Darnell Jamison vs. Michigan<br />

Tech, 1995; Darnell Jamison vs.<br />

Northwood, 1994; Jamarl Eiland<br />

vs. Valparaiso, 1992; Eric Lynch<br />

vs. Wayne State, 1989<br />

Season 21 Reggie Spearmon, 2002<br />

Career 58 Eric Lynch, 1988-91<br />

PASSING<br />

Completions<br />

Game 30 Jeff Fox vs. Saginaw Valley, 1998<br />

Season 278 Curt Anes, 2002<br />

Career 741 Curt Anes, 1999-02<br />

Attempts<br />

Game 47 Jeff Fox vs. Saginaw Valley, 1998<br />

Season 414 Jeff Fox, 1998<br />

Career 1,186 Curt Anes, 1999-02<br />

Yards<br />

Game 434 Curt Anes at Michigan Tech, 2001<br />

Season 3,692 Curt Anes, 2002<br />

Career 10,581 Curt Anes, 1999-02<br />

Touchdowns<br />

Game 8 Curt Anes at Ferris St., 2001<br />

Season 48 Curt Anes, 2001<br />

Career 114 Curt Anes, 1999-02<br />

Percentage<br />

Game .900 Cullen Finnerty, 2003 (18-20)<br />

( at Indianapolis) Min. 15 comp.<br />

Season .697 Curt Anes, 2001 (189-271)<br />

Career .625 Curt Anes, 1999-02 (741-1186)<br />

Interceptions Thrown<br />

Game 5 Cullen Finnerty vs. Northwood,<br />

2004; Guy Schuler vs. Cent.<br />

Florida, 1987; Jim Lynch vs.<br />

Northern Michigan, 1983<br />

Season 21 Guy Schuler, 1987<br />

Career 49 Guy Schuler, 1983-87<br />

RECORDS<br />

RECEIVING<br />

Catches<br />

Game 13 Demonte Collins at Gannon, 2004<br />

Season 98 Terrance Banks, 2002<br />

Career 222 David Kircus, 1999-02<br />

Yards<br />

Game 270 David Kircus vs. Valdosta St., 2002<br />

Season 1,341 David Kircus, 2002<br />

Career 4,142 David Kircus, 1999-02<br />

Touchdowns<br />

Game 5 David Kircus at Ferris State, 2001<br />

Alex Preuss at Winona State, 1988<br />

Season 35 David Kircus, 2002<br />

Career 76 David Kircus, 1999-02<br />

TOTAL OFFENSE<br />

Yards<br />

Game 503 Curt Anes vs. Hillsdale, 2001<br />

Season 3,821 Curt Anes, 2002<br />

Career 11,881 Curt Anes, 1999-02<br />

SCORING<br />

Points<br />

Game 30 David Kircus at Ferris St., 2001<br />

Alex Preuss vs. Winona State, 1988<br />

Season 212 David Kircus, 2002<br />

Career 464 David Kircus, 1999-02<br />

Touchdowns<br />

Game 5 David Kircus at Ferris St., 2001<br />

Alex Preuss vs. Winona State, 1988<br />

Season 35 David Kircus, 2002<br />

Career 76 David Kircus,1999-02<br />

Extra Points Made<br />

Game 13 Miguel Sagaro vs. Valparaiso, 1989<br />

Season 75 Kevin Sonntag, 2001<br />

Career 163 Miguel Sagaro, 1989-92<br />

Extra Points Attempted<br />

Game 13 Miguel Sagaro vs. Valparaiso, 1989<br />

Season 82 Kevin Sonntag, 2001<br />

Career 195 Kevin Sonntag, 1998-2001<br />

Field Goals Made<br />

Game 5 Doug Kochanski vs. Ferris St.,<br />

1996<br />

Season 25 David Hendrix, 2003<br />

Career 38 Roger McCoy, 1975-78<br />

KICKING & RETURNS<br />

Punts<br />

Game 11 Mike Gendreau vs. Western<br />

Illinois, 1988<br />

Season 63 Randy Spangler, 1982<br />

Career 192 Roger McCoy, 1975-78<br />

Punt Returns<br />

Game 8 Mark Catlin vs. Wayne State, 2004<br />

Season 42 Mark Catlin, 2004<br />

Career 74 Mark Catlin, 2003-05<br />

Punt Return Yards<br />

Game 119 Scott Mackey vs. Mercyhurst, 2002<br />

Season 380 Diriki Mose, 1995<br />

Career 777 Diriki Mose, 1995<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns<br />

Game 8 Diriki Mose vs. Michigan Tech,<br />

1995<br />

Season 33 Lou Scarpino, 1984<br />

Career 75 John Sanders, 1988-91<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Return Yards<br />

Game 173 Diriki Mose vs. Michigan Tech,<br />

1995<br />

Season 609 Kurt Johnson, 1978<br />

Career 1,718 Kurt Johnson, 1978-81<br />

INTERCEPTIONS<br />

Game 3 Scott Mackey at Indianapolis,<br />

2001:Paul Siembida vs. Wayne<br />

State, 1995; Dan Reeves vs. Butler,<br />

1986; Craig Blanchard vs.<br />

Michigan Tech, 1980; Danny<br />

Jackson vs. Franklin, 1976; John<br />

Young vs. Alma, 1974<br />

Season 8 Scott Mackey, 2001<br />

Dan Gunder, 1976<br />

Career 17 Scott Mackey, 2000-03


RUSHING<br />

Carries<br />

Game 85 vs. Findlay, 1974<br />

Season 607 1976<br />

Yards<br />

Game 459 vs. Findlay, 1974<br />

Season 3,128 1989<br />

Touchdowns<br />

Game 9 vs. Northeastern Illinois, 1975<br />

Season 60 1994<br />

PASSING<br />

Completions<br />

Game 30 vs. Saginaw Valley, 1998<br />

Season 301 2002<br />

Attempts<br />

Game 52 vs. Saginaw Valley St., 2003<br />

Season 445 2002<br />

Yards<br />

Game 464 vs. Franklin, 1979<br />

Season 3,979 2002<br />

Touchdowns<br />

Game 8 at Ferris St., 2001<br />

Season 51 2002<br />

Interceptions By<br />

Game 6 vs. Northeastern Illinois, 1975<br />

& 1977; vs. Franklin, 1976<br />

Season 27 1982<br />

RECORDS<br />

TOTAL OFFENSE<br />

Plays<br />

Game 99 vs. Northern Michigan, 1984<br />

Season 1,032 2002<br />

Yards<br />

Game 731 vs. Valparaiso, 1989<br />

Season 6,841 2002<br />

FIRST DOWNS<br />

Rushing<br />

Game 31 vs. Findlay, 1974<br />

Season 157 2003<br />

Passing<br />

Game 19 vs. Northeastern Illinois, 1979<br />

Season 176 2002<br />

Total<br />

Game 35 at Michigan Tech, 2001<br />

Season 354 2002<br />

SCORING<br />

Points<br />

Game 91 vs. Valparaiso, 1989<br />

Season 654 2002<br />

Touchdowns<br />

Game 13 vs. Valparaiso, 1989<br />

Season 90 2002<br />

Extra Points Made<br />

Game 13 vs. Valparaiso, 1989<br />

Season 76 2001<br />

Field Goals Made<br />

Game 5 vs. Ferris St., 1996<br />

Season 24 2003<br />

PENALTIES<br />

Number<br />

Game 18 at Bentley, 2003<br />

Season 119 2003<br />

Yards<br />

Game 172 at Bentley, 2003<br />

Season 1,071 2002<br />

PUNTS<br />

Number<br />

Game 13 vs. Western Illinois, 1988<br />

Season 64 1982 & 1984<br />

Yards<br />

Game 416 vs. Western Illinois, 1988<br />

Season 2,413 2004<br />

FUMBLES<br />

Number By GVSU<br />

Game 8 vs. Northeastern Illinois, 1975<br />

(5 lost)<br />

Season 42 1974 (23 lost)<br />

Number GVSU Recovered<br />

Game 5 vs. Ferris State, 1975<br />

vs. Illinois Benedictine, 1976<br />

vs. Northern Michigan, 1976<br />

Season 22 1980<br />

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RUSHING<br />

Year Player Yds Car YPC TD<br />

2003 Michael Tennessee 1,633 342 4.8 16<br />

2002 Reggie Spearmon 1,500 291 5.2 21<br />

2005 Astin Martin 1,353 252 5.4 6<br />

1973 John Mahan 1,334 205 6.5 6<br />

1975 Jamie Hosford 1,313 315 4.2 10<br />

1998 Rick Granata 1,132 219 5.2 18<br />

1992 Jamarl Eiland 1,029 204 5.0 15<br />

1994 Darnell Jamison 1,022 209 4.9 14<br />

1994 Spencer Calhoun 1,018 154 6.6 2<br />

1989 Isaiah Lipsey 1,013 168 6.0 9<br />

1974 Chris Lehmann 1,008 175 5.8 8<br />

PASSING<br />

Year Player Comp Att Pct Yds TD<br />

2002 Curt Anes 278 414 .671 3,692 47<br />

1998 Jeff Fox 236 394 .599 3,260 30<br />

2001 Curt Anes 189 271 .697 3,085 48<br />

2003 Cullen Finnerty 230 363 .634 2,764 22<br />

1996 Jeff Fox 218 339 .643 2,515 14<br />

2004 Cullen Finnerty 192 333 .577 2,462 25<br />

2005 Cullen Finnerty 157 273 .575 2,459 22<br />

1997 Jeff Fox 172 298 .577 2,422 18<br />

1987 Guy Schuler 147 273 .538 2,331 15<br />

1982 Jim Lynch 126 287 .439 2,283 23<br />

1990 Jack Hull 134 241 .556 2,152 19<br />

1995 Kw. McKinnon 146 275 .531 2,124 19<br />

RECEIVING<br />

Year Player Rec Yds Avg TD<br />

2002 Terrance Banks 98 1,170 11.9 6<br />

2002 David Kircus 77 1,341 17.4 35<br />

2004 Demonte Collins 71 1,006 14.2 13<br />

2003 Michael Tennessee 63 561 8.9 3<br />

1998 Jason Trice 63 960 15.2 8<br />

2001 David Kircus 62 1,301 20.9 28<br />

1997 Jason Trice 62 853 13.8 7<br />

1995 Diriki Mose 62 931 15.0 13<br />

1999 Grant Malecke 59 881 14.9 3<br />

2005 Eric Fowler 57 882 15.5 6<br />

SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS<br />

SCORING<br />

Year Player Pts (Breakdown)<br />

2002 David Kircus 212 (35 Td’s)<br />

2001 David Kircus 168 (28 Td’s)<br />

2002 Reggie Spearmon 144 (24 Td’s)<br />

2003 David Hendrix 133 (58 PATs, 25 FG)<br />

1990 Eric Lynch 128 (21 Td’s, 1 2-pt conv.)<br />

1989 Eric Lynch 126 (21 Td’s)<br />

2003 Michael Tennessee 114 (19 Td’s)<br />

1998 Rick Granata 108 (18 Td’s)<br />

2004 Scott Greene 102 (19 FG’s, 45 PATs)<br />

1992 Jamarl Eiland 102 (17 Td’s)<br />

1986 Guy Schuler 102 (15 Td’s, 6 2-pt conv.)<br />

KICKOFF RETURNS<br />

Year Player Rets Yds Avg<br />

1998 Billy Cook 17 597 35.1<br />

2004 Brandon Langston 10 333 33.3<br />

1978 Kurt Johnson 22 609 27.7<br />

1999 Brent Lesniak 15 397 26.5<br />

2005 Brandon Langston 13 335 25.8<br />

2003 Brandon Langston 15 382 25.5<br />

2002 Terrance Banks 15 372 24.8<br />

2005 Mark Catlin 14 343 24.5<br />

1991 John Sanders 22 539 24.5<br />

1989 Eric Lynch 15 366 24.4<br />

1992 Youssef Sareini 14 330 23.6<br />

PUNT RETURNS<br />

Year Player Rets Yds Avg<br />

1976 Alvin Ward 19 270 14.2<br />

1995 Diriki Mose 26 511 14.1<br />

1979 Craig Blanchard 18 229 12.7<br />

1998 Kenny Brown 26 327 12.6<br />

2000 David Kircus 18 219 12.2<br />

2002 Scott Mackey 24 291 12.1<br />

1977 Joe Pollard 20 243 12.2<br />

1990 Robert Hunt 30 364 12.1<br />

1993 Diriki Mose 16 317 11.9<br />

1981 Pat Kelly 23 255 11.1<br />

1994 Diriki Mose 19 338 10.8<br />

2003 Scott Mackey 39 414 10.6<br />

INTERCEPTIONS<br />

Year Player No Yds<br />

1976 Dan Gunder 8 40<br />

2001 Scott Mackey 7 73<br />

1994 Paul Siembida 7 64<br />

1981 Fred Glaz 7 34<br />

2004 Lucius Hawkins 6 128<br />

2003 Scott Mackey 6 93<br />

1995 Paul Siembida 6 99<br />

1986 Dan Reeves 6 54<br />

1975 Dan Gunder 6 40<br />

Five tied with five interceptions<br />

TACKLES<br />

Year Player Total Sacks<br />

1983 Jeff Lynch 152 0<br />

1986 Darrell Smith 132 6<br />

1986 Dan Reeves 132 0<br />

1997 Matt Powell 127 0<br />

1994 Tim Postema 127 1<br />

1993 Hardie Farr 125 0<br />

1993 Tim Postema 124 0<br />

1992 Rusty Stone 121 3<br />

1996 Jason Kinzler 116 0<br />

1987 Mike Smits 115 4


RUSHING<br />

Year Player Yards<br />

1972 John Mahan 356<br />

1973 John Mahan 1,334<br />

1974 Chris Lehmann 1,008<br />

1975 Jamie Hosford 954<br />

1976 Jamie Hosford 1,313<br />

1977 Rick VanEss 894<br />

1978 Rick VanEss 604<br />

1979 Will Roach 663<br />

1980 Will Roach 520<br />

1981 Wayne Robinson 762<br />

1982 Brian Jones 577<br />

1983 Brian Jones 458<br />

1984 Rudy Goodwin 392<br />

1985 Ray Buckner 777<br />

1986 Ray Buckner 650<br />

1987 Ray Buckner 693<br />

1988 Isaiah Lipsey 766<br />

1989 Isaiah Lipsey 1,013<br />

1990 Eric Lynch 977<br />

1991 Anthony Evans 754<br />

1992 Jamarl Eiland 1,029<br />

1993 Rusty Setzer 717<br />

1994 Darnell Jamison 1,022<br />

1995 Darnell Jamison 905<br />

1996 Darnell Jamison 739<br />

1997 Bruce Calhoun 920<br />

1998 Rick Granata 1,132<br />

1999 Brent Lesniak 908<br />

2000 Reggie Spearmon 990<br />

2001 Brent Lesniak 810<br />

2002 Reggie Spearmon 1,500<br />

2003 Michael Tennessee 1,633<br />

2004 Michael Tennessee 764<br />

2005 Astin Martin 1,353<br />

SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS<br />

RECEIVING<br />

Year Player Yards<br />

1972 Larry Shattuck 119<br />

1973 Maurice Bobbitt 266<br />

1974 Tim O’Callaghan 276<br />

1975 Tim O’Callaghan 263<br />

1976 Tim O’Callaghan 195<br />

1977 Clint Nash 214<br />

1978 Clint Nash 403<br />

1979 Clint Nash 553<br />

1980 Michael Woods 548<br />

1981 Rob Rubick 558<br />

1982 Jeff Chadwick 894<br />

1983 Bill Lucksted 897<br />

1984 Dan Green 519<br />

1985 Dan Green 518<br />

1986 Frank Miotke 578<br />

1987 Frank Miotke 963<br />

1988 Frank Miotke 620<br />

1989 Bob Mitchell 607<br />

1990 Michael Short 671<br />

1991 Bob Mitchell 607<br />

1992 Todd Gesund 702<br />

1993 Youssef Sarenini 843<br />

1994 Youssef Sarenini 944<br />

1995 Diriki Mose 931<br />

1996 Jason Trice 521<br />

1997 Jason Trice 853<br />

1998 Jason Trice 960<br />

1999 Grant Malecke 881<br />

2000 David Kircus 967<br />

2001 David Kircus 1,301<br />

2002 David Kircus 1,341<br />

2003 Micah Staley 743<br />

2004 Demonte Collins 1,006<br />

2005 Eric Fowler 882<br />

PASSING<br />

Year Player Yards<br />

1972 Dave Sukup 197<br />

1973 Kerry Rasikas 656<br />

1974 Kerry Rasikas 308<br />

1975 Kurt Bultema 342<br />

1976 Kurt Bultema 334<br />

1977 Roy Gonzalez 775<br />

1978 David Quinley 965<br />

1979 David Quinley 1,900<br />

1980 David Quinley 1,570<br />

1981 Steve Michuta 1,702<br />

1982 Jim Lynch 2,283<br />

1983 Jim Lynch 1,791<br />

1984 Jack Houghton 817<br />

1985 Guy Schuler 1,452<br />

1986 Guy Schuler 1,930<br />

1987 Guy Schuler 2,331<br />

1988 Jack Hull 1,869<br />

1989 Jack Hull 1,390<br />

1990 Jack Hull 2,152<br />

1991 Jack Hull 1,709<br />

1992 Brian Tazic 2,072<br />

1993 Eric Stover 1,800<br />

1994 Kwame McKinnon 1,948<br />

1995 Kwame McKinnon 2,124<br />

1996 Jeff Fox 2,515<br />

1997 Jeff Fox 2,422<br />

1998 Jeff Fox 3,260<br />

1999 Curt Anes 1,900<br />

2000 Curt Anes 1,914<br />

2001 Curt Anes 3,086<br />

2002 Curt Anes 3,692<br />

2003 Cullen Finnerty 2,764<br />

2004 Cullen Finnerty 2,462<br />

2005 Cullen Finnerty 2,459<br />

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Rushing<br />

No. Player Years Carries Yards Avg TD<br />

1 Michael Tennessee 2000-04 752 3,515 4.7 30<br />

2 Reggie Spearmon 1999-02 716 3,467 4.8 42<br />

2 Jamie Hosford 1973-76 664 3,157 4.7 31<br />

4 Brent Lesniak 1999-02 449 2,947 6.6 27<br />

5 Darnell Jamison 1993-96 608 2,884 4.7 36<br />

6 Eric Lynch 1988-91 497 2,718 5.5 58<br />

7 Isaiah Lipsey 1988-90 426 2,581 6.1 19<br />

8 Will Roach 1977-80 511 2,431 4.7 24<br />

9 John Mahan 1971-73 419 2,130 5.0 8<br />

10 Ray Buckner 1984-87 511 2,120 4.1 20<br />

11 Spencer Calhoun 1992-95 303 2,041 6.7 6<br />

Passing<br />

No. Player Years Comp Att Pct Yds TD<br />

1 Curt Anes 1999-02 741 1186 62.5% 10,581 114<br />

2 Jeff Fox 1995-98 626 1031 61.0% 8,493 63<br />

3 Cullen Finnerty 2003-05 579 969 60.0% 7,685 69<br />

4 Jack Hull 1988-91 485 841 57.7% 7,160 64<br />

5 Guy Schuler 1983-87 414 780 53.1% 5,786 34<br />

6 Jim Lynch 1981-84 287 616 46.6% 4,554 42<br />

7 David Quinley 1977-80 292 588 49.7% 4,455 28<br />

8 Kwame McKinnon 1994-95 264 502 52.6% 4,072 39<br />

9 Steve Michuta 1978-81 164 277 59.2% 2,484 22<br />

10 Brian Tazic 1989-92 184 343 53.6% 2,196 11<br />

Receiving<br />

No. Player Years Rec Yards Avg TD<br />

1 David Kircus 1999-02 222 4,142 18.7 76<br />

2 Jason Trice 1996-98 173 2,344 13.5 17<br />

3 Brandon Langston 2001-05 151 2,199 15.0 27<br />

4 Terrence Banks 2001-02 125 1,605 12.8 12<br />

5 Diriki Mose 1992-95 124 1,854 15.0 19<br />

6 Youssef Sareini 1991-94 122 2,133 17.5 20<br />

7 Frank Miotke 1985-88 121 2,170 17.9 10<br />

8 Bob Mitchell 1988-91 120 1,826 15.2 14<br />

9 Bill Lucksted 1981-83 109 1,984 18.2 27<br />

10 Grant Melecke 1998-00 108 1,595 14.8 8<br />

Punting (Min. 35 punts & 30.0 avg.)<br />

No. Player Years Punts Yards Avg<br />

1 Patrick Williams 1998-01 149 5,867 39.3<br />

2 Matt Regnery 2002-05 202 7,702 38.1<br />

3 Mike Gendreau 1986-88 58 2,174 37.5<br />

4 Jim Ostrowski 1983-85 101 3,754 37.2<br />

5 Roger McCoy 1975-78 192 6,982 36.4<br />

6 Matt Wengler 1991-93 146 5,241 35.9<br />

7 Randy Spangler 1981-83 146 5,162 35.4<br />

8 Rory Zegunis 1994-97 174 6,154 35.3<br />

9 Jim Flanigan 1979 38 1,303 34.3<br />

10 Doug Lee 1986-87 94 3,217 34.2<br />

Punt Returns (Min. 20 returns)<br />

No. Player Years Ret Yards Avg<br />

1 Mark Catlin 2003-05 74 591 7.9<br />

2 Diriki Mose 1992-95 62 777 12.5<br />

Scott Mackey 2000-03 62 678 10.9<br />

David Kircus 1999-02. 62 647 10.4<br />

5 Alvin Ward 1973-76 60 620 10.3<br />

6 Joe Pollard 1976-78 44 418 9.5<br />

7 Kenny Brown 1996-98 43 422 9.8<br />

8 Pat Kelly 1980-81 40 388 9.7<br />

9 Robert Hunt 1987-90 30 364 12.1<br />

10 Craig Blanchard 1979-80 21 332 10.7<br />

CAREER RECORDS<br />

Kick<strong>of</strong>f Returns (Min. 20 returns)<br />

No. Player Years Ret Yards Avg<br />

1 Billy Cook 1997-98 24 794 33.1<br />

2 Brandon Langston 2002-05 46 1,195 26.0<br />

3 Kenny Brown 1996-98 34 806 23.7<br />

4 Kurt Johnson 1978-81 73 1,718 23.5<br />

5 Brent Lesniak 1999-02 55 1,212 22.0<br />

6 Eric Lynch 1988-92 25 549 22.0<br />

7 John Sanders 1987-91 75 1,575 21.0<br />

8 Michael Brown 1982-86 37 772 20.9<br />

9 Diriki Mose 1992-95 40 831 20.8<br />

10 Youssef Sareini 1991-94 22 451 20.5<br />

Scoring<br />

No Player Years Points<br />

1 David Kircus 1999-02 464<br />

2 Eric Lynch 1988-91 362<br />

3 Reggie Spearmon 1999-02 288<br />

4 Kevin Sonntag 1998-01 248<br />

5 Miguel Sagaro 1989-92 241<br />

6 David Hendrix 2001-03 230<br />

7 Roger McCoy 1975-78 225<br />

8 Darnell Jamison 1993-96 218<br />

9 Brandon Langston 2002-05 210<br />

10 Brent Lesniak 1999-02 204<br />

Interceptions<br />

No Player Years Int Yards Avg<br />

1 Scott Mackey 2000-03 17 220 12.9<br />

2 Paul Siembida 1993-96 16 197 13.1<br />

Dan Gunder 1973-76 16 98 6.5<br />

4 Lucius Hawkins 2001-04 12 195 16.3<br />

5 Danny Jackson 1973-76 11 195 17.7<br />

Alvin Ward 1973-76 11 194 17.6<br />

Mike Flannery 1987-90 11 119 10.8<br />

8 Craig Blanchard 1979-80 10 213 21.3<br />

David Harris 1980-83 10 119 11.9<br />

Lou Scarpino 1982-85 10 83 8.3<br />

11 Anthony Gary 1994-97 9 93 10.3<br />

Gary Miklosovic 1981-82 9 133 14.8<br />

Tackles<br />

No Player Years Solo Ast Tot Sk Int Fr PB<br />

1 Tim Maki 1974-77 278 129 417 3 2 5 0<br />

2 Jason Kinzler 1993-96 205 207 412 3 2 1 11<br />

3 Tim Postema 1992-95 235 153 388 6.5 3 2 10<br />

4 Jeff Lynch 1981-84 218 157 375 9 6 6 0<br />

5 Anthony Gary 1994-97 214 119 333 3 9 4 21<br />

6 Hardie Farr 1990-93 191 139 330 0 6 3 18<br />

7 Brian Mulcahy 1983-85 156 132 288 19 2 1 5<br />

8 Greg VanDyke 1994-97 144 142 286 1 3 2 9<br />

9 Charles Sippial 1987-90 152 131 283 4 1 3 6<br />

10 Terry Foster 1998-01 192 79 271 4 2 7 20


Quarterback Sacks<br />

Year Player QB sacks<br />

2003-05 Mike McFadden 29<br />

1990-93 Joe Huhn 29<br />

2000-04 Keyonta Marshall 26<br />

1993-96 Matt Potter 26<br />

1986-88 Scott Taylor 25<br />

2000-04 Marcus Spencer 23<br />

1998-99 Dan Gibbons 23<br />

1988-90 Marc Bland 22<br />

1999-02 Shad Risk 20<br />

2001-04 Aaron Hein 20<br />

1983-86 Brian Mulcahy 19<br />

1989-91 Jim Cramer 18.5<br />

1981-84 John Fitzgerald 18<br />

2000-02 Dan Vaughn 17<br />

1975-79 Mack L<strong>of</strong>ton 15<br />

Rushing Attempts<br />

Year Player Attempts<br />

2000-04 Michael Tennessee 752<br />

1999-02 Reggie Spearmon 716<br />

1973-76 Jamie Hosford 664<br />

1993-96 Darnell Jamison 608<br />

1977-80 Will Roach 511<br />

1984-87 Ray Buckner 511<br />

1988-91 Eric Lynch 497<br />

1999-02 Brent Lesniak 449<br />

1988-90 Isiah Lipsey 426<br />

1971-73 John Mahan 419<br />

Receiving Yards<br />

Year Player Yards<br />

1999-02 David Kircus 4,142<br />

1996-98 Jason Trice 2,344<br />

2002-05 Brandon Langston 2,297<br />

1985-88 Frank Miotke 2,170<br />

1991-94 Youssef Sareini 2,133<br />

1981-83 Bill Lucksted 1,984<br />

1992-95 Diriki Mose 1,854<br />

1988-91 Bob Mitchell 1,826<br />

2001-02 Terrence Banks 1,605<br />

1998-00 Grant Malecke 1,595<br />

1980-82 Jeff Chadwick 1,512<br />

1979-81 Rob Rubick 1,455<br />

Receiving Average (min. 50 receptions)<br />

Year Player Rec Avg.<br />

1978-81 Michael Woods 51 20.5<br />

1980-82 Jeff Chadwick 75 20.1<br />

1981-83 Bill Lucksted 109 19.2<br />

1999-02 David Kircus 222 18.7<br />

1986-89 Alex Pruess 65 18.5<br />

1979-81 Rob Rubick 80 18.1<br />

1985-88 Frank Miotke 121 17.9<br />

1991-94 Youseff Sareini 122 17.5<br />

1977-79 Clint Nash 69 16.9<br />

1989-92 Todd Gesund 85 15.3<br />

CAREER RECORDS<br />

Rushing Average (min. 100 attempts)<br />

Year Player Att. Avg.<br />

1992-95 Spencer Calhoun 303 6.7<br />

1999-02 Brent Lesniak 449 6.6<br />

1988-90 Isaiah Lipsey 426 6.1<br />

2002-05 Ryan Hukill 273 5.8<br />

2002-05 Brandon Langston 164 5.8<br />

1989-93 Anthony Evans 306 5.8<br />

1988-91 Eric Lynch 497 5.5<br />

1974-75 Chris Lehmann 302 5.5<br />

1973-74 Steve Brems 200 5.5<br />

1993 Rusty Setzer 130 5.5<br />

1989-92 Jamarl Eiland 367 5.3<br />

1998 Rick Granata 219 5.2<br />

Quarterback Rating<br />

Year Player Att. Com Yds Td Int Rating<br />

1999-02 Curt Anes 1186 741 10,581 114 27 164.6<br />

1979-81 Steve Michuta 277 164 2,484 22 15 149.9<br />

1988-91 Jack Hull 841 485 7,160 64 20 149.5<br />

2002-05 C. Finnerty 969 597 7,685 69 21 145.1<br />

1996-98 Jeff Fox 1081 652 8,493 63 22 141.1<br />

1994-95 K. McKinnon 502 264 4,072 39 15 140.3<br />

1977-80 David Quinley 588 292 4,454 28 32 118.1<br />

1982-84 Jim Lynch 616 287 4,554 42 41 117.8<br />

1985-87 Guy Schuler 780 414 5,786 34 49 117.2<br />

1992-93 Eric Stover 286 132 1,981 18 14 115.3<br />

1989-92 Brian Tazic 343 184 2,196 11 12 111.0<br />

All-Purpose Yards<br />

Player Rush Receive KR PR Total<br />

David Kircus 0 4,142 119 647 4,908<br />

Brent Lesniak 2,947 588 1,212 0 4,747<br />

Brandon Langston 960 2,297 1,195 58 4,500<br />

Michael Tennessee 3,515 650 0 0 4,165<br />

Reggie Spearmon 3,467 487 31 0 3,985<br />

Eric Lynch 2,718 393 549 0 3,660<br />

Diriki Mose -5 1,854 831 777 3,457<br />

John Sanders 938 882 1,575 0 3,395<br />

Kurt Johnson 1,233 389 1,718 0 3,340<br />

Ray Buckner 2,120 1,080 81 0 3,281<br />

Isaiah Lipsey 2,584 660 0 0 3,244<br />

Total Offense<br />

Player Passing Rushing Total<br />

Curt Anes 10,581 1,300 10,851<br />

Cullen Finnerty 7,685 1,803 9,488<br />

Jeff Fox 8,493 744 9,237<br />

Jack Hull 7,160 1,101 8,261<br />

Guy Schuler 5,786 642 6,428<br />

Kwame Mckinnon 4,072 825 4,897<br />

David Quinley 4,455 0 4,455<br />

Jim Lynch 4,554 -122 4,432<br />

Michael Tennessee 9 3,525 3,554<br />

Jamie Hosford 0 3,157 3,157<br />

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SINGLE-GAME RECORDS<br />

RUSHING YARDS<br />

Name Date Number <strong>of</strong> Yards Opponent<br />

John Mahan 10/27/73 256 Manchester<br />

Jamarl Eiland 10/3/92 244 Saginaw Valley State<br />

Anthony Evans 10/12/91 226 Northern Michigan<br />

Jamarl Eiland 9/26/92 219 (Indianapolis)<br />

Bruce Calhoun 9/27/97 218 (Wayne State)<br />

Jamie Hosford 10/16/76 212 (Saginaw Valley <strong>College</strong>)<br />

Isaiah Lipsey 9/27/88 212 (Winona State)<br />

Isaiah Lipsey 9/2/89 204 California University (Pa.)<br />

Will Roach 11/5/77 202 Hillsdale<br />

Rusty Setzer 9/7/93 199 St. Joseph (Ind.)<br />

RECEIVING YARDS<br />

Name Date Number <strong>of</strong> Yards Opponent<br />

David Kircus 12/14/02 270 (Valdosta State)*<br />

David Kircus 11/10/01 246 Hillsdale<br />

Frank Miotke 9/24/88 221 St. Francis (Ill.)<br />

Frank Miotke 11/14/8 218 (Saginaw Valley State)<br />

Demonte Collins 9/4/04 217 (Gannon)<br />

David Kircus 11/11/00 209 (Hillsdale)<br />

David Kircus 10/21/00 201 (Mercyhurst)<br />

Michael Short 9/23/89 195 (St. Francis (Ill.))<br />

Grant Malecke 10/30/99 191 (Ashland)<br />

Youssef Sareini 9/17/94 189 St. Francis (Ill.)<br />

*NCAA National Championship in Florence, Ala.<br />

RECEPTIONS<br />

Name Date Number <strong>of</strong> Receptions Opponent<br />

Demonte Collins 9/4/04 13 (Gannon)<br />

Demonte Collins 10/9/04 12 Hillsdale<br />

Terrance Banks 12/7/02 11 Northern Colorado<br />

David Kircus 12/14/02 11 (Valdosta State)*<br />

David Kircus 11/11/00 11 (Hillsdale)<br />

Bill Luckstead 11/5/83 11 (Northwood)<br />

Clint Nash 9/22/79 10 (Northeastern Illinois)<br />

Diriki Mose 9/2/95 10 IUP<br />

Grant Malecke 9/2/99 10 South Dakota State<br />

Terrance Banks 9/28/02 10 Hillsdale<br />

Mario Locricchio 10/18/03 10 Saginaw Valley State<br />

*NCAA National Championship in Florence, Ala.<br />

TACKLES<br />

Name Date Solo Assisted Total Opponent<br />

Baart Duffield 9/24/88 7 15 22 St. Francis (Ill.)<br />

Tim Postema 10/21/95 13 8 21 (Michigan Tech)<br />

Darrel Smith 11/8/86 14 6 20 Saginaw Valley State<br />

Michael Smits 11/14/87 12 7 19 (Saginaw Valley State)<br />

John Sanders 11/14/87 12 7 19 (Saginaw Valley State)<br />

Mark Srczytko 10/14/78 8 11 19 (Saginaw Valley <strong>College</strong>)<br />

Jeff Lynch 10/20/84 2 16 18 (Michigan Tech)<br />

Jeff Lynch 10/22/83 1 17 18 Hillsdale<br />

Dan Reeves 10/11/86 10 8 18 Central Connecticut<br />

Orlando Williams 10/19/02 8 9 17 (Saginaw Valley State)<br />

William Gray 9/30/00 4 13 17 (Northern Michigan)<br />

William Gray 9/18/99 10 7 17 Indianapolis<br />

Greg VanDyke 10/4/97 3 14 17 Hillsdale<br />

Dan McClean 10/30/93 8 9 17 Hillsdale <strong>College</strong>


SINGLE-GAME RECORDS<br />

PASSING YARDS<br />

Name Date Comp. Att. Yards Opponent<br />

Curt Anes 10/27/01 21 27 434 (Michigan Tech)<br />

Curt Anes 11/10/01 24 35 419 Hillsdale<br />

Cullen Finnerty 11/6/04 27 38 399 Michigan Tech<br />

Curt Anes 11/24/01 23 34 395 Saginaw Valley State<br />

Cullen Finnerty 9/4/04 22 35 391 (Gannon)<br />

Jeff Fox 11/2/96 30 35 384 (Northwood)<br />

Kwame McKinnon 9/23/95 15 23 371 Ashland<br />

Jeff Fox 10/1798 30 49 369 (Saginaw Valley State)<br />

Guy Schuler 11/14/87 19 37 367 (Saginaw Valley State)<br />

Jim Lynch 10/2/82 16 28 365 St. Cloud State<br />

PASSING TD’S<br />

Name Date Number <strong>of</strong> TD Passes Opponent<br />

Curt Anes 10/6/01 8 (Ferris State)<br />

Curt Anes 10/20/01 6 Mercyhurst<br />

Curt Anes 11/3/01 6 Wayne State<br />

Curt Anes 11/23/02 6 C.W. Post<br />

Curt Anes 8/30/01 5 Minnesota-Crookston<br />

Curt Anes 9/29/01 5 Northern Michigan<br />

Curt Anes 10/27/01 5 (Michigan Tech)<br />

Curt Anes 11/10/01 5 Hillsdale<br />

Jeff Dock 11/1/03 5 Mercyhurst<br />

Jack Hull 9/17/88 5 (Winona State)<br />

Cullen Finnerty 9/4/04 5 (Gannon)<br />

Curt Anes 9/21/02 5 (Wayne State)<br />

Curt Anes 11/16/02 5 Findlay<br />

Curt Anes 9/28/02 5 Hillsdale<br />

RUSHING YARDS<br />

Name Date Number <strong>of</strong> Yards Opponent<br />

John Mahan 10/27/73 256 Manchester<br />

Jamarl Eiland 10/3/92 244 Saginaw Valley State<br />

Anthony Evans 10/12/91 226 Northern Michigan<br />

Isaiah Lipsey 9/2/89 204 California University (Pa.)<br />

Will Roach 11/5/77 202 Hillsdale<br />

Rusty Setzer 9/7/93 199 St. Joseph’s<br />

Brent Lesniak 9/9/99 187 Mercyhurst<br />

John Mahan 9/29/73 180 Alma<br />

Ray Buckner 9/20/86 177 Evansville<br />

Brent Lesniak 11/3/01 170 Wayne State<br />

RECEIVING YARDS<br />

Name Date Number <strong>of</strong> Yards Opponent<br />

David Kircus 11/10/01 246 Hillsdale<br />

Frank Miotke 9/24/88 221 St. Francis (Ill.)<br />

Youssef Sereini 9/17/94 189 St. Francis (Ill.)<br />

David Kircus 11/17/01 172 Bloomsburg<br />

Jason Trice 11/15/97 172 Indianapolis<br />

David Kircus 11/9/02 168 Indianapolis<br />

Grant Malecke 10/9/99 167 Mercyhurst<br />

Michael Woods 9/29/79 166 Franklin <strong>College</strong><br />

David Kircus 11/23/02 161 C.W. Post<br />

Jason Trice 10/31/98 158 U.C. Davis<br />

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SINGLE-GAME HOME RECORDS<br />

RECEPTIONS<br />

Name Date Number <strong>of</strong> Receptions Opponent<br />

Demonte Collins 10/9/04 12 Hillsdale<br />

Terrance Banks 12/7/02 11 Northern Colorado<br />

David Kircus 12/14/02 11 Valdosta State*<br />

Diriki Mose 9/2/95 10 IUP<br />

Grant Malecke 9/2/99 10 South Dakota State<br />

Terrance Banks 9/28/02 10 Hillsdale<br />

Mario Locricchio 10/18/03 10 Saginaw Valley State<br />

David Kircus 11/9/02 8 Indianapolis<br />

David Kircus 11/10/01 8 Hillsdale<br />

*NCAA National Championship in Florence, Ala.<br />

TACKLES<br />

Name Date Solo Assisted Total Opponent<br />

Baart Duffield 9/24/88 7 15 22 St. Francis (Ill.)<br />

Darrel Smith 11/8/86 14 6 20 Saginaw Valley State<br />

Jeff Lynch 10/22/83 1 17 18 Hillsdale<br />

Dan Reeves 10/11/86 10 8 18 Central Connecticut<br />

William Gray 9/18/99 10 7 17 Indianapolis<br />

Greg VanDyke 10/4/97 3 14 17 Hillsdale<br />

Dan McClean 10/30/93 8 9 17 Hillsdale<br />

ClarenceLindsey 9/16/00 8 8 16 Northwood<br />

William Gray 11/6/99 7 9 16 Michigan Tech<br />

Charles Sippial 9/29/90 8 8 16 Saginaw Valley State<br />

Michael Smits 10/24/87 9 7 16 Hillsdale<br />

Jeff Lynch 9/15/84 1 15 16 Northwest Missouri State<br />

Paul Svabik 10/4/80 8 8 16 Wayne State<br />

PASSING YARDS<br />

Name Date Comp. Att. Yards Opponent<br />

Curt Anes 11/10/01 24 35 419 Hillsdale<br />

Cullen Finnerty 11/6/04 27 38 399 Michigan Tech<br />

Curt Anes 11/24/01 23 34 395 Saginaw Valley State<br />

Kwame McKinnon 9/23/95 15 23 371 Ashland<br />

Jim Lynch 10/2/82 16 28 365 Wayne State<br />

Jeff Fox 9/12/98 21 29 354 Northwood<br />

David Quinley 11/10/79 19 27 347 Ferris State<br />

Curt Anes 11/23/02 23 31 337 C.W. Post<br />

Jeff Fox 10/31/98 25 43 327 U.C. Davis<br />

Kwame McKinnon 10/8/94 19 25 325 Wayne State<br />

PASSING TD’S<br />

Name Date Number <strong>of</strong> TD Passes Opponent<br />

Curt Anes 10/20/01 6 Mercyhurst<br />

Curt Anes 11/3/01 6 Wayne State<br />

Curt Anes 11/23/02 6 C.W. Post<br />

Curt Anes 8/30/01 5 Minnesota-Crookston<br />

Curt Anes 9/29/01 5 Northern Michigan<br />

Curt Anes 11/10/01 5 Hillsdale<br />

Jeff Dock 11/1/03 5 Mercyhurst<br />

Curt Anes 11/16/02 5 Findlay<br />

Curt Anes 9/28/02 5 Hillsdale


Most Points Per Game<br />

Average Year<br />

1. 58.4 2001<br />

2. 46.7 2002<br />

3. 44.5 1989<br />

4. 40.0 1998<br />

5. 37.0 1995<br />

6. 36.7 2003<br />

7. 36.1 1990<br />

8. 34.4 1981<br />

9. 34.3 2005<br />

10. 32.7 1994<br />

Fewest Points Per Game Allowed<br />

Average Year<br />

1. 9.60 1975<br />

2. 9.66 1974<br />

3. 11.8 1991<br />

4. 12.2 2005<br />

5. 12.8 1977<br />

6. 12.8 1976<br />

7. 13.3 2003<br />

8. 13.3 1973<br />

9. 13.4 1989<br />

10. 14.4 2004<br />

Most Points Per Season<br />

GVSU Opp.<br />

Pts. - Year Pts. - Year<br />

654 - 2002 398 - 1990<br />

584 - 2001 335 - 1971<br />

551 - 2003 301 - 1984<br />

490 - 1989 285 - 1998<br />

434 - 2005 284 - 2000<br />

Most Points- GVSU<br />

1. at GVSU 91, Valparaiso 0 1989<br />

2. at GVSU 77 vs. Wayne State 12 2001<br />

3. at GVSU 76 vs. NE Illinois 0 1980<br />

4. GVSU 70, at Northwood 14 1994<br />

5. at GVSU 68, NE Illinois 6 1975<br />

6. GVSU 65, at Bentley 36 2003<br />

7. at GVSU 64, Northern Michigan 14 2001<br />

8. at GVSU 63, Findlay 19 2002<br />

GVSU 63, at Ashland 19 2001<br />

GVSU 63, at Ferris State 17 2001<br />

11. GVSU 62, at Mercyhurst 24 2002<br />

at GVSU 62, C.W. Post 13 2002<br />

at GVSU 62, IUP 21 2002<br />

10. at GVSU 61, Gannon 10 2005<br />

Most Points- Opponents<br />

1. Findlay 70, GVSU 6 1971<br />

2. Central Florida 67, GVSU 3 1987<br />

3. Hope 64, GVSU 0 1971<br />

4. Northern Michigan 59, GVSU 18 1984<br />

5. Ferris State 57, GVSU 0 1971<br />

6. West Illinois 55, GVSU 0 1988<br />

7. Alma 53, GVSU 0 1972<br />

8. GVSU 56, Ferris State 53 1998<br />

9. GVSU 54, Michigan Tech 52 1995<br />

RECORDS<br />

Most Points- Both Teams<br />

1. 109- GVSU 56, at Ferris State 53 (ot) 1998<br />

2. 104- GVSU 54, at Michigan Tech 52 1995<br />

3. 101- GVSU 65, at Bentley 36 2003<br />

4. 91- at GVSU 91, Valparaiso 0 1989<br />

5. 90- GVSU 63, at Indianapolis 27 2001<br />

6. 89- at GVSU 77, Wayne State 12 2001<br />

7. 88- GVSU 56, at St. Francis 32 1989<br />

8. 87- GVSU 59, at Wayne State 28 1991<br />

9. 86- GVSU 62, at Mercyhurst 24 2002<br />

10. 85- at GVSU 44, Northwood 41 1998<br />

Winning Margin<br />

1. 91- at GVSU 91, Valparaiso 0 1989<br />

2. 76- at GVSU 76, NE Illinois 0 1980<br />

3. 65- at GVSU 77, Wayne State 12 2001<br />

4. 62- at GVSU 68, NE Illinois 6 1975<br />

5. 56- at GVSU 56, Minn.-Crookston 0 2001<br />

5. 56- at GVSU 56, Indianapolis 0 1995<br />

5. 56- at GVSU 59, Mercyhurst 3 2001<br />

5. 56- GVSU 70, at Northwood 14 1994<br />

9. 55- GVSU 55, at Valparaiso 0 1990<br />

10. 51- at GVSU 61, Gannon 10 2005<br />

11. 50- at GVSU 64, N. Michigan 14 2001<br />

Did You Know?<br />

• From 2001-05 GVSU scored 340 TDs (5.0 per game), while<br />

yielding just 125 touchdowns (1.8 per game).<br />

• From 2001-05 GVSU’s opponents scored 125 total TDs, while<br />

the Lakers threw for 191 and rushed for 140.<br />

• From 2001-05 GVSU scored:<br />

Δ 60 or more points in 11 <strong>of</strong> last 69 games (.179).<br />

Δ 50 or more points in 23 <strong>of</strong> last 69 games (.375).<br />

Δ 40 or more points in 36 <strong>of</strong> last 69 games (.589).<br />

Δ 30 or more points in 50 <strong>of</strong> last 69 games (.750).<br />

Δ 20 or more points in 59 <strong>of</strong> last 69 games (.857).<br />

• Against Current GLIAC opponents, the Lakers have scored 40<br />

or more points 63 times, and have accomplished that against<br />

each team.<br />

• GVSU is:<br />

Δ 45-0 (1.000) when scoring 50 points or more.<br />

Δ 94-0 (1.000) when scoring 40 points or more.<br />

Δ 172-6 (.966) when scoring 30 points or more.<br />

• GVSU has scored 20 points or more in 65-<strong>of</strong>-its-last-75<br />

games.<br />

• In 2003 GVSU averaged 215.9 yards rushing per game and<br />

allowed only 62.0.<br />

• In 2001-02 the average score in a Grand Valley game was:<br />

Δ 12.3 - 3.1 at the end <strong>of</strong> the 1st Qrt. (9.2 to 2.8 in 2003)<br />

Δ 29.1 to 7.9 at the end <strong>of</strong> the first half (18.5 to 7.7 in 2003)<br />

Δ 48.6 to 16.5 at the end <strong>of</strong> the game (36.7 to 13.3 in 2003)<br />

• In 2001, the Lakers scored over 50 points in 5 consecutive<br />

games. Prior to 2001, Grand Valley had never had back to back<br />

50-point games...GVSU duplicated the feat in 2002 by scoring<br />

50 points or more in five more straight games.<br />

• In 2001-03 GVSU averaged a 26.2 margin <strong>of</strong> victory.<br />

• GVSU has not been shutout since 1992.<br />

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DATE NAME ATT YARDS SCHOOL<br />

10/27/73 John Mahan 29 256 Manchester<br />

10/3/92 Jamarl Eiland 31 244 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/21/91 Anthony Evans 22 226 Northern Michigan<br />

9/26/92 Jamarl Eiland 31 219 U. <strong>of</strong> Indianapolis<br />

9/27/97 Bruce Calhoun 25 218 Wayne State<br />

10/18/76 Jamie Hosford 26 212 Saginaw Valley<br />

9/17/88 Isiah Lipsey 10 212 Winona State<br />

9/2/89 Isiah Lipsey 17 204 Cal State Pa.<br />

11/5/77 Will Roach 18 202 Hillsdale<br />

9/4/93 Rusty Setzer 12 199 St. Joseph’s<br />

10/7/95 Spencer Calhoun 11 196 Wayne State<br />

11/20/73 John Mahan 21 193 Adrian<br />

10/25/03 Michael Tennessee 49 189 Northwood<br />

10/9/99 Brent Lesniak 14 187 Mercyhurst<br />

11/12/94 Darnell Jamison 32 182 Northwood<br />

9/29/73 John Mahan 27 180 Alma<br />

9/20/86 Ray Buckner 21 177 Evansville<br />

9/27/03 Michael Tennessee 30 176 Hillsdale<br />

9/11/76 Jamie Hosford 30 172 Grand Rapids JC<br />

10/19/74 Chris Lehmann 23 172 Grand Rapids JC<br />

9/8/90 Eric Lynch 17 172 Mankato State<br />

10/21/00 Reggie Spearmon 31 171 Mercyhurst<br />

11/03/01 Brent Lesniak 14 170 Wayne State<br />

10/10/92 Anthony Evans 28 170 Northern Michigan<br />

10/8/05 Astin Martin 17 169 Hillsdale<br />

9/30/78 Craig Blanchard 18 167 Franklin<br />

11/6/76 Jamie Hosford 34 167 Wayne State<br />

9/28/02 Reggie Spearmon 27 165 Hillsdale<br />

11/15/03 Michael Tennessee 25 163 Findlay<br />

10/26/02 Reggie Spearmon 30 163 Northwood<br />

10/22/94 Spencer Calhoun 13 163 Michigan Tech<br />

11/8/80 Will Roach 19 162 Ferris State<br />

9/3/94 Spencer Calhoun 20 161 Indiana PA<br />

10/27/90 Eric Lynch 30 161 Hillsdale<br />

8/28/04 Michael Tennessee 39 159 Ferris State<br />

9/15/73 John Mahan 26 158 Kalamazoo<br />

9/18/71 John Mahan 38 157 Kalamazoo<br />

11/16/02 Reggie Spearmon 20 156 Findlay<br />

12/6/03 Michael Tennessee 37 155 Texas A&M-Kingsville<br />

11/5/94 Darnell Jamison 27 155 Saginaw Valley<br />

11/13/82 Brian Jones 11 154 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/11/03 Michael Tennessee 23 153 Northern Michigan<br />

11/3/73 Kerry Rasikas 26 153 Grand Rapids JC<br />

10/23/76 Jamie Hosford 43 153 Hillsdale<br />

11/8/03 Michael Tennessee 20 152 Indianapolis<br />

11/18/74 Chris Lehmann 22 152 Hillsdale<br />

10/05/02 Reggie Spearmon 28 152 Michigan Tech<br />

9/9/00 Reggie Spearmon 29 152 Saginaw Valley<br />

9/14/91 Eric Lynch 26 151 North Dakota State<br />

9/10/83 Brian Jones 24 151 St. Joseph’s<br />

10/2/76 Jamie Hosford 25 151 Northeastern Ill.<br />

10/20/84 Rudy Goodwin 29 150 Michigan Tech<br />

10/12/02 Brandon Langston 12 149 Northern Michigan<br />

10/5/91 Anthony Evans 21 149 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/5/74 Chris Lehmann 24 149 Ferris State<br />

9/20/97 Bruce Calhoun 32 148 Ferris State<br />

9/21/73 John Mahan 21 147 Ill-Chicago Circle<br />

10/24/98 Rick Granata 21 147 Northern Michigan<br />

11/14/81 Wayne Robinson 25 145 Ferris State<br />

9/11/99 Brent Lesniak 20 144 Northwood<br />

12/7/02 Reggie Spearmon 32 143 N. Colorado<br />

10/21/00 Brent Lesniak 10 143 Mercyhurst<br />

9/12/98 Rick Granata 26 142 Northwood<br />

10/16/76 Jamie Hosford 40 142 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/9/76 Jamie Hosford 28 140 Ferris State<br />

100-YARD 100-YARD<br />

RUSHING GAMES<br />

DATE NAME ATT YARDS SCHOOL<br />

9/10/94 Darnell Jamsion 19 139 Indianapolis<br />

10/12/96 Bruce Calhoun 14 138 Michigan Tech<br />

9/02/99 Brent Lesniak 21 138 South Dakota State<br />

9/21/73 Steve Brems 25 138 Ill-Chicago Circle<br />

11/4/78 Will Roach 23 138 Hillsdale<br />

10/05/02 Brent Lesniak 10 137 Michigan Tech<br />

10/11/81 Wayne Robinson 22 137 Wayne State<br />

10/14/89 Eric Lynch 13 137 Northern Michigan<br />

9/10/03 Astin Martin 22 136 Indianapolis<br />

9/24/77 Rick VanEss 34 136 Franklin<br />

11/2/02 Reggie Spearmon 17 136 Mercyhurst<br />

10/28/00 Reggie Spearmon 21 136 Michigan Tech<br />

10/29/88 Isaiah Lipsey 21 135 Southeast Missouri<br />

10/18/80 Kurt Johnson 13 135 Northwestern Iowa<br />

10/16/99 Brent Lesniak 21 135 Saginaw Valley<br />

12/3/05 Astin Martin 18 134 East Stroudsburg<br />

9/20/75 Jamie Hosford 24 134 Grand Rapids JC<br />

10/26/85 Ray Buckner 15 133 Michigan Tech<br />

11/13/76 Jamie Hosford 41 133 Northern Michigan<br />

9/10/94 Spencer Calhoun 14 133 Indianapolis<br />

9/13/97 Bruce Calhoun 30 132 Ashland<br />

11/11/00 Brent Lesniak 12 132 Hillsdale<br />

10/19/74 Jamie Hosford 23 131 Grand Rapids JC<br />

11/4/89 Isaiah Lipsey 20 130 Northwood<br />

9/3/05 Astin Martin 14 129 Gannon<br />

11/19/94 Darnell Jamison 21 129 Indiana PA<br />

10/29/77 Will Roach 30 128 Northwood<br />

10/3/98 Rick Granata 11 128 St. Francis<br />

11/7/85 Ray Buckner 28 128 Northwood<br />

10/27/01 Reggie Spearmon 25 127 Michigan Tech<br />

10/22/05 Astin Martin 30 125 Northwood<br />

11/30/02 Brent Lesniak 16 125 Indiana (Pa.)<br />

10/12/91 Jamarl Eiland 13 124 Northern Michigan<br />

10/4/75 Chris Lehmann 11 124 Northeastern Ill.<br />

10/4/03 Michael Tennesse 25 123 Michigan Tech<br />

10/19/02 Brent Lesniak 26 123 Saginaw Valley<br />

11/17/90 Isaiah Lipsey 18 123 East Texas State<br />

11/16/91 Anthony Evans 15 122 Valparaiso<br />

9/25/76 Jamie Hosford 38 122 Franklin<br />

10/31/98 Rick Granata 32 122 California-Davis<br />

11/10/90 Isaiah Lipsey 6 122 Valparaiso<br />

12/01/01 Reggie Spearmon 20 121 Catawba<br />

11/14/92 Jamarl Eiland 29 121 Valparaiso<br />

9/21/85 Ray Buckner 16 121 Evansville<br />

9/15/73 Steve Brems 20 121 Kalamazoo<br />

11/9/02 Reggie Spearmon 25 120 Indianapolis<br />

11/8/97 Jeff Fox 20 120 California-Davis<br />

9/19/87 Ray Buckner 19 120 Winona State<br />

10/25/75 Jamie Hosford 21 119 Ferris State<br />

9/30/89 Eric Lynch 14 119 Wayne State<br />

10/12/96 Darnell Jamison 16 119 Michigan Tech<br />

10/12/85 Ray Buckner 25 119 Central Connecticut<br />

11/14/85 Ray Buckner 26 119 Saginaw Valley<br />

11/6/82 Brian Jones 12 118 Northwood<br />

10/6/90 Eric Lynch 18 118 Northern Michigan<br />

12/6/03 Cullen Finnerty 15 117 Texas A&M-Kingsville<br />

10/11/86 Ray Buckner 17 117 Central Connecticut<br />

9/6/97 Jeff Fox 17 117 St. Francis<br />

10/23/71 John Mahan 23 117 Findlay<br />

8/27/05 Astin Martin 19 116 Ferris State<br />

11/10/90 Jack Hull 12 116 Valparaiso<br />

10/2/93 Anthony Evans 20 115 Saginaw Valley<br />

11/07/98 Rick Granata 30 115 Michigan Tech<br />

9/23/72 John Mahan 26 115 Ferris State<br />

10/12/74 Kerry Rasikas 16 115 Findly


DATE NAME ATT YARDS SCHOOL<br />

9/17/77 Rick VanEss 23 115 Michigan Tech<br />

11/2/91 Eric Lynch 20 114 Hillsdale<br />

10/30/99 Brent Lesniak 21 114 Ashland<br />

11/24/01 Reggie Spearmon 25 113 Saginaw Valley<br />

9/30/89 Anthony Evans 9 113 Wayne State<br />

11/9/74 Jamie Hosford 17 113 Adrian<br />

11/30/02 Reggie Spearmon 25 112 Indiana (Pa.)<br />

9/08/01 Michael Tennessee 13 112 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/5/85 Ray Buckner 24 112 Ferris State<br />

10/26/91 Anthony Evans 17 112 Ashland University<br />

9/5/92 Anthony Evans 19 112 St. Joseph’s<br />

9/28/96 Darnell Jamison 21 112 Wayne State<br />

11/12/94 Spencer Calhoun 12 112 Northwood<br />

10/29/83 Jackie Hampton 18 112 Michigan Tech<br />

10/06/01 Brent Lesniak 14 111 Ferris State<br />

10/12/74 Chris Lehmann 17 111 Findlay<br />

10/14/78 Rick VanEss 20 110 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/16/93 Rusty Setzer 13 110 Ferris State<br />

9/16/95 Darnell Jamison 13 110 St. Francis<br />

10/20/90 Isaiah Lipsey 13 110 Ashland University<br />

10/5/96 Darnell Jamison 26 110 Hillsdale<br />

9/6/97 Bruce Calhoun 25 109 St. Francis<br />

11/11/78 Rick VanEss 16 109 Wayne State<br />

9/19/92 Jamarl Eiland 21 109 Butler University<br />

9/22/79 Will Roach 13 109 Northeastern Ill.<br />

11/26/05 Astin Martin 22 108 Saginaw Valley State<br />

11/2/02 Brandon Langston 11 108 Mercyhurst<br />

11/7/75 Jamie Hosford 29 108 Hillsdale<br />

10/29/94 Darnell Jamison 17 108 Northern Michigan<br />

11/6/04 Michael Tennessee 20 107 Michigan Tech<br />

Brent Lesniak is GVSU’s career leader in 100-yard rushing game<br />

with 15.<br />

100-YARD 100-YARD<br />

RUSHING GAMES<br />

DATE NAME ATT YARDS SCHOOL<br />

12/1/01 Ryan Brady 23 107 Catawba<br />

9/22/01 Brent Lesniak 8 107 Ashland<br />

11/20/73 Steve Brems 19 106 Adrian<br />

9/14/74 Chris Lehmann 14 106 Kalamazoo<br />

11/7/87 Ray Buckner 22 106 Northwood Institute<br />

11/6/04 Brandon Langston 11 105 Michigan Tech<br />

10/10/92 Andre Dudley 14 105 Northern Michigan<br />

11/7/81 Wayne Robinson 27 105 Northwood<br />

10/1/05 Astin Martin 21 104 Wayne State<br />

10/11/80 Will Roach 18 104 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/11/97 Tarron Adams 21 104 Michigan Tech<br />

11/4/00 Brent Lesniak 11 104 Wayne State<br />

10/29/88 John Sanders 17 104 Southeast Missouri<br />

10/20/01 Brent Lesniak 10 103 Mercyhurst<br />

9/29/01 Michael Tennessee 19 103 Northern Michigan<br />

9/27/75 Brad Rainwater 12 103 Illinois Benedictine<br />

9/23/89 Isaiah Lipsey 14 103 St. Francis<br />

11/13/93 Darnell Jamison 7 103 St. Francis<br />

10/9/04 Preston Garris 17 102 Hillsdale<br />

9/28/74 Steve Brems 21 102 Alma<br />

10/28/89 Eric Lynch 14 102 Valparaiso<br />

10/14/95 Darnell Jamison 17 102 Hillsdale<br />

9/24/94 Darnell Jamison 27 102 Ashland<br />

10/15/05 Astin Martin 28 101 Saginaw Valley State<br />

11/9/74 Dan Warren 12 101 Adrian<br />

11/13/04 Michael Tennessee 23 100 Winona State<br />

9/16/72 Kerry Rasikas 15 100 Kalamazoo<br />

9/15/84 Jackie Hampton 15 100 NE Missouri<br />

11/14/98 Rick Granata 17 100 Ferris State<br />

Current players listed in Bold<br />

Reggie Spearmon ranks second in career 100-yard rushing games<br />

with 14.<br />

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DATE NAME REC YARDS TD SCHOOL<br />

12/14/02 David Kircus 11 270 3 Valdosta State<br />

11/10/01 David Kircus 8 246 4 Hillsdale<br />

9/24/88 Frank Miotke 8 221 1 St. Francis<br />

11/14/87 Frank Miotke 11 218 1 Saginaw Valley<br />

9/4/04 Demonte Collins* 13 217 3 Gannon<br />

11/11/00 David Kircus 11 209 0 Hillsdale<br />

10/21/00 David Kircus 6 201 3 Mercyhurst<br />

9/23/89 Michael Short 4 195 2 St. Francis<br />

10/30/99 Grant Malecke 9 191 0 Ashland<br />

9/17/94 Youssef Sareini 9 189 3 St. Francis<br />

10/27/01 David Kircus 7 182 3 Michigan Tech<br />

9/22/79 Clint Nash 10 180 3 Northeastern Ill.<br />

11/17/01 David Kircus 8 172 1 Bloomsburg<br />

11/15/97 Jason Trice 7 172 2 Indianapolis<br />

10/30/04 Brandon Langston 5 170 2 Northern Michigan<br />

9/5/97 Frank Miotke 6 170 1 Northeast Missouri<br />

10/06/01 David Kircus 8 169 5 Ferris State<br />

11/9/02 David Kircus 8 168 3 Indianapolis<br />

9/17/88 Alex Preuss 6 169 5 Winona State<br />

10/9/99 Grant Malecke 6 167 1 Mercyhurst<br />

9/29/79 Michael Woods 6 166 0 Franklin <strong>College</strong><br />

9/1/90 Michael Short 4 165 3 St. Joseph’s<br />

11/5/83 Bill Lucksted 11 162 3 Northwood<br />

11/23/02 David Kircus 7 161 4 C.W. Post<br />

10/9/04 Demonte Collins 12 158 1 Hillsdale<br />

10/31/98 Jason Trice* 9 158 1 California-Davis<br />

9/21/02 Phil Condon 7 154 1 Wayne State<br />

9/08/01 David Kircus 7 153 2 Saginaw Valley<br />

9/3/05 Eric Fowler* 7 152 0 Gannon<br />

11/12/94 Youssef Sareini 9 151 1 Northwood<br />

9/4/04 Brandon Langston* 5 149 2 Gannon<br />

9/12/92 Todd Gesund 7 148 2 Indiana, PA<br />

12/3/05 Brandon Langston 4 148 2 East Stroudsburg<br />

11/22/03 Brandon Langston 8 148 2 Bentley<br />

9/15/82 Bill Lucksted* 7 147 1 St. Cloud State<br />

10/9/82 Jeff Chadwick 5 147 4 Ferris State<br />

11/13/82 Jeff Chadwick 8 142 2 Saginaw Valley<br />

9/14/74 Tim O’Callagan 5 140 1 Kalamazoo<br />

10/18/03 Mario Locricchio 10 139 1 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/23/82 Bill Lucksted 7 136 1 Hillsdale<br />

10/8/83 Bill Lucksted 5 135 2 Ferris State<br />

9/24/83 Bill Lucksted 7 132 1 Central State<br />

9/25/82 Jeff Chadwick 6 131 3 Central State<br />

11/16/91 Bob Mitchell 8 131 1 Valparaiso<br />

11/8/97 Jason Trice 6 130 1 California-Davis<br />

10/15/83 Bill Lucksted 5 130 1 Northern Michigan<br />

9/23/95 Diriki Mose 5 130 2 Ashland<br />

10/8/94 Diriki Mose 6 129 0 Wayne State<br />

9/12/87 Frank Miotke 4 134 0 Butler<br />

10/8/05 Terry Mitchell 3 127 1 Hillsdale<br />

10/22/05 Brandon Langston 3 126 1 Northwood<br />

11/13/93 Youssef Sareini 6 125 1 St. Francis<br />

9/26/87 Frank Miotke 4 124 2 Central State<br />

9/3/05 Terry Mitchell* 6 122 3 Gannon<br />

10/12/96 Alcus Smith 4 122 1 Michigan Tech<br />

10/20/01 David Kircus 6 121 3 Mercyhurst<br />

10/27/90 Todd Gesund 4 121 1 Hillsdale<br />

11/15/03 Micah Staley 6 120 1 Bentley<br />

11/7/87 Frank Miotke 5 120 1 Northwood<br />

10/26/96 Jason Trice 6 120 0 Saginaw Valley<br />

11/7/95 Diriki Mose 9 119 0 Wayne State<br />

10/8/88 Bob Mitchell 8 118 0 Ferris State<br />

10/6/84 Dan Green 9 117 0 Hillsdale<br />

12/7/02 Terrance Banks 11 116 0 N. Colorado<br />

10/23/93 Youssef Sareini 3 116 2 Ashland<br />

10/31/81 Rob Rubick 7 115 1 Hillsdale<br />

10/28/78 Don Stramaglia 2 114 2 Northwood<br />

9/26/81 Rob Rubick 8 114 2 Northern Michigan<br />

9/29/01 David Kircus 6 113 2 Northern Michigan<br />

10/13/01 Brent Lesniak* 2 113 1 Indianapolis<br />

9/27/80 Michael Woods 6 113 1 Michigan Tech<br />

9/25/99 Grant Malecke 5 113 2 Findlay<br />

11/13/99 David Kircus 8 112 0 Ferris State<br />

9/15/82 Jeff Chadwick* 5 112 1 St. Cloud State<br />

9/23/95 Diriki Mose 4 112 1 Ferris State<br />

10/6/79 Rob Rubick 6 111 0 Wayne State<br />

9/6/80 Michael Woods 6 111 1 Hope <strong>College</strong><br />

10/13/90 Ted Monken 6 111 1 Ferris State<br />

100-YARD 100-YARD<br />

RECIEVING GAMES<br />

11/9/91 John Sanders 2 111 2 Wayne State<br />

DATE NAME REC YARDS TD SCHOOL<br />

10/30/93 Youssef Sareini 5 111 1 Hillsdale <strong>College</strong><br />

10/31/98 Alcus Smith* 9 110 0 California-Davis<br />

10/16/82 Jeff Chadwick 4 110 0 Northern Michigan<br />

10/29/94 Youssef Sareini 7 110 2 Northern Michigan<br />

10/11/03 Brandon Langston 6 109 2 Northern Michigan<br />

9/18/93 Youssef Sareini* 6 109 3 Northwood<br />

10/10/81 Jeff Chadwick 2 108 2 Wayne State<br />

10/3/98 Jason Trice 6 108 1 St. Francis<br />

11/20/04 Brandon Langston 9 107 1 Northwood<br />

9/18/04 Demonte Collins 7 107 1 Ashland<br />

9/28/02 Terrance Banks 10 107 2 Hillsdale<br />

9/2/95 Diriki Mose 10 107 1 Indiana, PA<br />

9/29/84 Ray Buckner 4 106 1 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/19/02 Terrance Banks 9 106 0 Saginaw Valley<br />

10/26/02 David Kircus 6 106 2 Northwood<br />

10/4/03 Michael Tennessee 7 105 2 Michigan Tech%<br />

11/16/02 Terrance Banks 8 105 1 Findlay<br />

11/10/79 Rob Rubick 6 105 0 Ferris State<br />

9/17/05 Eric Fowler 9 104 1 Ashland<br />

9/10/83 Bill Lucksted 5 104 1 St. Joseph’s<br />

9/18/99 Grant Malecke 8 104 0 Indianapolis<br />

11/16/02 David Kircus 5 103 4 Findlay<br />

9/12/81 Jeff Chadwick 5 103 2 Northern Iowa<br />

10/10/87 Frank Miotke 7 103 2 Ferris State<br />

9/18/93 Corey J. Sanders* 4 103 0 Northwood<br />

9/21/02 Tarrance Banks 5 102 1 Wayne State<br />

10/13/01 Phil Condon* 5 102 2 Indianapolis<br />

11/4/89 Bob Mitchell 5 102 0 Northwood<br />

10/3/98 Alcus Smith 6 102 1 St. Francis<br />

11/14/81 Wayne Robinson# 4 101 0 Ferris State<br />

10/6/90 Michael Short 5 101 0 Northern Michigan<br />

11/03/01 David Kircus 7 100 4 Wayne State<br />

10/30/82 Jeff Chadwick 4 100 2 Michigan Tech<br />

9/9/95 Joe Cornelius 4 100 1 Indianapolis<br />

* Nine games with two receivers over 100 yards<br />

# First back to have over 100 yards receiving<br />

100-YARD RUSHING GAMES<br />

15 <strong>Games</strong>: Brent Lesniak<br />

14 <strong>Games</strong>: Reggie Spearmon, Jamie Hosford<br />

12 <strong>Games</strong>: Darnell Jamison, Michael Tennessee<br />

10 <strong>Games</strong>: Ray Buckner<br />

9 <strong>Games</strong>: Astin Martin<br />

8 <strong>Games</strong>: Eric Lynch, John Mahan, Anthony Evans, Isaiah Lipsey<br />

6 <strong>Games</strong>: Chris Lehman, Rick Granata, Will Roach<br />

5 <strong>Games</strong>: Spencer Calhoun, Jamarl Eiland, Bruce Calhoun<br />

4 <strong>Games</strong>: Steve Brems, Rick VanEss<br />

3 <strong>Games</strong>: Wayne Robinson, Brian Jones, Kerry Rasikas,<br />

Brandon Langston<br />

2 <strong>Games</strong>: Cullen Finnerty, Jackie Hampton,<br />

Rusty Setzer, Jeff Fox<br />

1 Game: Dan Warren, Brad Rainwater, Craig Blanchard,<br />

Kurt Johnson, Rudy Goodwin, John Sanders,<br />

Andre Dudley, Anthony Evans, Tarron Adams,<br />

Jack Hull, Ryan Brady, Preston Garris<br />

100-YARD RECIEVING GAMES<br />

16 <strong>Games</strong>: David Kircus<br />

8 <strong>Games</strong>: Jeff Chadwick<br />

7 <strong>Games</strong>: Brandon Langston, Frank Miotke, Youssef Sareini,<br />

Bill Lucksted<br />

5 <strong>Games</strong>: Terrance Banks, Jason Trice, Diriki Mose,<br />

4 <strong>Games</strong>: Grant Malecke, Rob Rubick<br />

3 <strong>Games</strong>: Michael Woods, Bob Mitchell, Michael Short,<br />

Alcus Smith, Demonte Collins<br />

2 <strong>Games</strong>: Terry Mitchell, Eric Fowler, Todd Gesund, Phil Condon<br />

1 Game: Michael Tennessee, Micah Staley, Mario Locricchio,<br />

Clint Nash, Alex Preuss, Tim O’Callagan, Dan Green, Don Stramaglia,<br />

Ray Buckner, Ted Monken, John Sanders, Corey J. Sanders,


Awar ards ds<br />

All-Time All-Time<br />

All-Americans<br />

All-Americans<br />

pg. pg.<br />

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All-Time All-Time<br />

All-GLIAC All-GLIA pg. pg.<br />

140<br />

All-Time All-Time<br />

GLIAC GLIAC<br />

P.O P.O.W<br />

.W. pg. pg.<br />

142<br />

Harlon Harlon<br />

Hill Awar ard pg. pg.<br />

144<br />

Gene Upshaw Upsha Awar ard pg. pg.<br />

146<br />

Letterwinners Letterwinner<br />

pg. pg.<br />

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American <strong>Football</strong> Coaches<br />

Association<br />

First Team<br />

Mike McFadden, DT . . . . . .2005<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DT . . . . .2004<br />

David Hendix, PK . . . . . . . .2003<br />

David Kircus, WR . . . . . .2001-02<br />

Mike Sheldon, OG . . . . . . . .1994<br />

Diriki Mose, WR . . . . . . . . .1995<br />

Matt Potter, DL . . . . . . . . . . .1996<br />

Associated Press<br />

First Team<br />

Josh Bourke, OL . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . .2004<br />

David Hendrix, PK . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . .2001 & 02<br />

David Kircus, WR . . . .2001 & 02<br />

Dale Westrick, OT . . . .2001 & 02<br />

Chris Tiede, C . . . . . . . . . . . .1991<br />

Second Team<br />

Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . .2005<br />

Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Dan Vaughn, DL . . . . . . . . . .2001<br />

Dave Beebe, OG . . . . . . . . . .1989<br />

Matt Potter, DL . . . . . . . . . . .1996<br />

Third Team<br />

Scott Greene, PK . . . . . . . . .2004<br />

Hardie Farr, SS . . . . . . . . . . .1993<br />

Honorable Mention<br />

Dean Clem, OG . . . . . . . . . .1986<br />

Mark Prins, OT . . . . . . . . . . .1987<br />

Guy Schuler, QB . . . . .1986, 1987<br />

C.M. Frank<br />

First Team<br />

Hardie Farr, SS . . . . . . . . . . .1993<br />

Mike Sheldon, OG . . . . . . . .1994<br />

Second Team<br />

Diriki Mose, WR . . . . . . . . .1995<br />

ALL-AMERICANS<br />

Third Team<br />

Kevin Gee, OL . . . . . . . . . . .1995<br />

Honorable Mention<br />

Jorgen Gustafsson, OT . . . . .1993<br />

Darnell Jamison, FB . .1994, 1995<br />

Kwame McKinnon, QB1994, 1995<br />

Tim Postema, LB . . . .1994, 1995<br />

Youssef Sareini, WR . . . . . .1994<br />

Matt Potter, DL . . . . . . . . . . .1995<br />

Paul Siembida, DB . . . . . . . .1995<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

First Team<br />

Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . .2005<br />

DeJuane Boone, DB . . . . . . .2004<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DL . .2002, 04<br />

David Hendrix, PK . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . .2003<br />

David Kircus, WR . . . .2001 & 02<br />

Dale Westrick, OL . . . .2001 & 02<br />

Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Reggie Spearmon, RB . . . . .2002<br />

Matt Potter, DE . . . . . . . . . . .1996<br />

Diriki Mose, WR . . . . . . . . . .1995<br />

Mike Sheldon, OG . . . . . . . .1994<br />

Chris Tiede, C . . . . . . .1990, 1991<br />

Dave Beebe, OG . . . . . . . . . .1989<br />

Second Team<br />

Brandon Langston, WR . . . .2005<br />

Lucius Hawkins, DB . . . . . .2004<br />

Orlando Williams, LB . . . . .2002<br />

Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . .2001<br />

Dan Gibbons, DT . . . . . . . . .1999<br />

Billy Cook, Spec. . . . . . . . . .1998<br />

Jim Cramer, DT . . . . .1990, 1991<br />

Eric Lynch, FB . . . . . . . . . . .1990<br />

Third Team<br />

Michael Tennessee, RB . . . . .2003<br />

Terrence Banks, WR . . . . . . .2002<br />

Mike Flannery, CB . . . . . . . .1990<br />

Charles Sippial, LB . . . . . . . .1990<br />

Jeff Fox, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998<br />

Jason Graves, DB . . . . . . . . .1997<br />

Youssef Sareini, WR . .1993, 1994<br />

Miguel Sagaro, PK . . . . . . . .1992<br />

Honorable Mention<br />

Cullen Finnerty . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Astin Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Joe Wohlscheid . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Josh Bourke, OT . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Scott Greene, PK . . . . . . . . .2004<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . .2003<br />

Derrick Phillips, DB . . . . . . .2003<br />

Tom Hosford, OC . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Jeff Fox, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997<br />

Doug Kochanski, PK . . . . . .1996<br />

Dan McLean, CB . . . . . . . . .1993<br />

Mike Sheldon, OG . . . . . . . .1993<br />

Jamarl Eiland, FB . . . . . . . . .1992<br />

Jorgen Gustafsson, OT . . . . .1992<br />

Brian Tazic, QB . . . . . . . . . .1992<br />

Jack Hull, QB . . . . . . . . . . . .1991<br />

Eric Lynch, FB . . . . . . . . . . .1991<br />

Bill McGory, OG . . . . . . . . .1991<br />

Bob Mitchell, TE . . . . . . . . .1991<br />

Todd Wood, DB . . . . . . . . . .1991<br />

Miguel Sagaro, PK . . . . . . . .1989<br />

<strong>Football</strong> News<br />

First Team<br />

Dean Clem, OG . . . . . . . . . .1986<br />

Mark Prins, OT . . . . . . . . . . .1988<br />

Honorable Mention<br />

Brian Mulcahy, LB . . . . . . . .1986<br />

Mark Prins, OT . . . . . . . . . . .1987<br />

Frank Miotke, WR . . . . . . . .1988<br />

GTE/CoSIDA<br />

First Team<br />

Mark Smith, OT . . . . . . . . . .1991<br />

Todd Wood, DB . . . . . . . . . .1991


Second Team<br />

Tim O’Callaghan, WR . . . . . .1976<br />

Mark Smith, OT . . . . . . . . . . .1989<br />

District Four <strong>College</strong> Division<br />

Matt Yoches, DT . . . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Daktronics/CoSIDA<br />

First Team<br />

Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . .2005<br />

Josh Bourke, OT . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Lucius Hawkins, DB . . . . . . .2004<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DL . . .2002-04<br />

David Hendrix, PK . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Michael Tennessee, RB . . . . .2003<br />

Mike Wilford, OL . . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . .2001 & 02<br />

David Kircus, WR . . . .2001 & 02<br />

Dale Westrick, OT . . . .2001 & 02<br />

Second Team<br />

DeJuane Boone, DB . . . . . . .2004<br />

Reggie Spearmon, RB . . . . .2002<br />

Orlando Williams, LB . . . . . .2002<br />

Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Dan Gibbons, DT . . . . . . . . .1999<br />

Jeff Fox, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998<br />

Matt Potter, DE . . . . . . . . . . .1996<br />

Third Team<br />

Diriki Mose, WR . . . . . . . . . .1995<br />

Honorable Mention<br />

Jason Graves, DB . . . . . . . . .1997<br />

Kodak<br />

First Team<br />

Ron Essink, OT . . . . . . . . . . .1979<br />

Todd Tracey, DT . . . . . . . . . .1989<br />

Chris Tiede, C . . . . . . . . . . . .1991<br />

NAIA<br />

First Team<br />

Dan Karpowicz, OT . . . . . . .1975<br />

ALL-AMERICANS<br />

Dennis Dermeyer, DE . . . . . .1976<br />

Gary Evans, OT . . . . . . . . . . .1977<br />

Bob Beaudrie, C . . . . . . . . . .1978<br />

Joe Pollard, S . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978<br />

Second Team<br />

Jamie Hosford, FB . . . . . . . .1976<br />

Ron Essink, OT . . . . . . . . . . .1979<br />

Honorable Mention<br />

Tom Tefft, OG . . . . . . . . . . .1973<br />

Ron Stallard, OG . . . . . . . . .1974<br />

Dennis Dermeyer, DE . . . . .1975<br />

Tim Hill, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975<br />

Danny Jackson, LB . . . . . . .1975<br />

Tim Maki, LB . . . . . . .1975, 1977<br />

Tim O’Callaghan, WR . . . . .1975<br />

Roy Gonzalez, QB . . . . . . . .1977<br />

Daryl Gooden, DT . . . . . . . .1977<br />

Mack L<strong>of</strong>ton, DE . . . . . . . . .1977<br />

Roger McCoy, PK . . .1977, 1978<br />

Clint Nash, WR . . . . .1977, 1979<br />

Joe Pollard, S . . . . . . . . . . . .1977<br />

Rusty Steffens, OG . . . . . . . .1977<br />

Wade Bent, LB . . . . . . . . . . .1978<br />

Ron Essink, OT . . . . . . . . . .1978<br />

Rick VanEss, FB . . . . . . . . . .1978<br />

Mark Szczytko, DT . . . . . . .1979<br />

NCAA Division II<br />

First Team<br />

Dan Karpowicz, OT . . . . . . .1975<br />

Dennis Dermeyer, DE . . . . .1976<br />

Ron Essink, OT . . . . . . . . . .1979<br />

Todd Tracey, DT . . . . . . . . . .1989<br />

Honorable Mention<br />

Kurt Fredericks, LB . . . . . . .1981<br />

Steve Michuta, QB . . . . . . . .1981<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

First Team<br />

Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . .2005<br />

Josh Bourke, OT . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DL . .2003-04<br />

Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

David Kircus, WR . . . .2001 & 02<br />

Dale Westrick, OT . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Second Team<br />

Scott Greene, PK . . . . . . . . .2004<br />

Lucius Hawkins, LB . . . . . .2004<br />

David Hendrix, PK . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . .2002<br />

Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Reggie Spearmon, RB . . . . .2002<br />

Phil Condon, TE . . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Honorable Mention<br />

Brandon Langston, WR . . . .2005<br />

Joe Ballard, SS . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Demonte Collins, WR . . . . .2004<br />

Michael Tennessee, RB . . . .2003<br />

Lucius Hawkins, DB . . . . . .2003<br />

Dan Vaughn, DL . . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Orlando Williams, LB . . . . .2002<br />

Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . .2001<br />

Dan Vaughn, DL . . . . . . . . . .2001<br />

Mike Wilford, OL . . . . . . . . .2001<br />

<strong>College</strong> Sports Report<br />

First Team<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . .2004<br />

Lucius Hawkins, DB . . . . . .2004<br />

Second Team<br />

Scott Greene, PK . . . . . . . . .2004<br />

ESPN Academic<br />

Second Team<br />

Mike Pinter, C . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

National <strong>Football</strong><br />

Foundation All-Academic<br />

Mike Pinter, C . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

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138<br />

1973<br />

Tom Tefft, OG- NAIA (HM)<br />

1974<br />

Ron Stallard, OG- NAIA (HM)<br />

1975<br />

Dan Karpowicz, OT- NCAA Div II (1st),<br />

NAIA (1st)<br />

Dennis Dermeyer, DE- NAIA (HM)<br />

Tim Hill, DT- NAIA (HM)<br />

Danny Jackson, LB- NAIA (HM)<br />

Tim Maki, LB- NAIA (HM)<br />

Tim O’Callaghan, WR- NAIA (HM)<br />

1976<br />

Dennis Dermeyer, DE- NCAA Div. II<br />

(1st), NAIA (1st)<br />

Tim O’Callaghan, WR-GTE/COSIDA<br />

(2nd)<br />

Jamie Hosford, FB- NAIA (2nd)<br />

1977<br />

Gary Evans, OT- NAIA (1st)<br />

Roy Gonzalez, QB- NAIA (HM)<br />

Daryl Gooden, DT- NAIA (HM)<br />

Mack L<strong>of</strong>ton, DE- NAIA (HM)<br />

Tim Maki, LB- NAIA (HM)<br />

Roger McCoy, PK- NAIA (HM)<br />

Clint Nash, WR- NAIA (HM)<br />

Joe Pollard, S- NAIA (HM)<br />

Rusty Steffens, OG- NAIA (HM)<br />

1978<br />

Bob Beaudrie, C- NAIA (1st)<br />

Joe Pollard, S- NAIA (1st)<br />

Wade Bent, LB- NAIA (HM)<br />

Ron Essink, OT- NAIA (HM)<br />

Roger McCoy, PK-NAIA (HM)<br />

Rick VanEss, FB- NAIA (HM)<br />

1979<br />

Ron Essink, OT- NCAA Div. II (1st),<br />

NAIA (2nd), Kodak (1st)<br />

Mark Szczytko, DT- NAIA (HM)<br />

1981<br />

Kurt Fredericks, LB- NCAA Div. II<br />

(HM)<br />

Steve Michuta, QB- NCAA Div. II (HM)<br />

1986<br />

Dean Clem, OG- AP (HM)<br />

Brian Mulcahy, LB- <strong>Football</strong> News<br />

(HM)<br />

Guy Schuler, QB- AP (HM)<br />

ALL-AMERICANS<br />

1987<br />

Mark Prins, OT- AP (HM), <strong>Football</strong><br />

News (HM)<br />

Guy Schuler, QB- AP (HM)<br />

1988<br />

Frank Miotke, WR- <strong>Football</strong> News (HM)<br />

Mark Prins, OT- <strong>Football</strong> News (1st)<br />

1989<br />

Todd Tracey, DT- NCAA Div. II (1st),<br />

Kodak (1st)<br />

Dave Beebe, OG- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (1st),<br />

AP (2nd)<br />

Mark Smith, GTE/COSIDA (2nd)<br />

Miguel Sagaro, PK- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

1990<br />

Chris Tiede, C- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (1st)<br />

Jim Cramer, DT- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (2nd)<br />

Eric Lynch, FB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (2nd)<br />

Mike Flannery, CB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(3rd)<br />

Charles Sippial, LB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(3rd)<br />

1991<br />

Chris Tiede, C- AP (1st), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), Kodak (1st)<br />

Todd Wood, DB-GTE/COSIDA (1st),<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Gazette (HM)<br />

Mark Smith, OT- GTE/COSIDA (1st)<br />

Jim Cramer, DT- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (2nd)<br />

Jack Hull, OB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (HM)<br />

Eric Lynch, FB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (2nd)<br />

Bill McGory, OG- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

Bob Mitchell, TE- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (HM)<br />

1992<br />

Miguel Sagaro, PK- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(3rd)<br />

Jamarl Eiland, FB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

Jorgen Gustafsson, OT- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

Brian Tazic, QB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (HM)<br />

1993<br />

Hardie Farr, SS- CM Frank (1st), AP<br />

(3rd)<br />

Youssef Sareini, WR- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(3rd)<br />

Jorgen Gustafsson, OT- CM Frank (HM)<br />

Dan McLean, CB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

Mike Sheldon, OG- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

1994<br />

Mike Sheldon, OG- AFCA (1st), CM<br />

Frank (1st), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (1st)<br />

Youssef Sareini, WR- CM Frank (HM),<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Gazette (HM)<br />

Darnell Jamison, FB- CM Frank (HM)<br />

Kwame McKinnon, QB- CM Frank<br />

(HM)<br />

Tim Postema, LB- CM Frank (HM)<br />

1995<br />

Diriki Mose, WR- AFCA (1st), <strong>Football</strong><br />

Gazette (1st), CM Frank (2nd),<br />

CoSIDA/Daktronics (3rd)<br />

Kevin Gee, OL- CM Frank (3rd)<br />

Darrell Jamison, FB- CM Frank (HM)<br />

Kwame McKinnon, QB- CM Frank<br />

(HM)<br />

Tim Postema, LB- CM Frank (HM)<br />

Matt Potter, DL- CM Frank (HM)<br />

Paul Siembida, DB- CM Frank (HM)<br />

1996<br />

Matt Potter, DL- AFCA (1st), <strong>Football</strong><br />

Gazette (1st), AP (2nd),<br />

CoSIDA/Daktronics (2nd)<br />

Doug Kochanski, PK- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

1997<br />

Jason Graves, DB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(3rd), CoSIDA/Daktronics (HM)<br />

Jeff Fox, QB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (HM)<br />

1998<br />

Jeff Fox, QB- CoSIDA/Daktronics (2nd),<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Gazette (3rd)<br />

Billy Cook, Spec.- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (2nd)<br />

1999<br />

Dan Gibbons, DT- CoSIDA/Daktronics<br />

(2nd), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (2nd)


2001<br />

David Kircus, WR- AFCA (1st),<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (1st), Daktronics (1st),<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Gazette (1st),<br />

Curt Anes, QB- Daktronics (1st),<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Gazette (2nd), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

(HM)<br />

Dale Westrick, OT- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), Daktronics (1st)<br />

Dan Vaughn, DT- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (2nd),<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (HM)<br />

Mike Wilford, OL- D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

(HM)<br />

2002<br />

Curt Anes, QB- Harlon Hill Award<br />

Winner, Associated Press (1st),<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (1st), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), Daktronics (1st)<br />

David Kircus, WR- AFCA (1st),<br />

Associated Press (1st), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

(1st),<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Gazette (1st), Daktronics (1st)<br />

Dale Westrick, OT- D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

(1st), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (1st), Daktronics<br />

(1st)<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DT- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (2nd), Daktronics<br />

(1st)<br />

Scott Mackey, DB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), Associated Press (2nd),<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (2nd), Daktronics (2nd)<br />

Reggie Spearmon, RB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (2nd), Daktronics<br />

(2nd)<br />

Orlando Williams, LB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(2nd), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (HM), Daktronics<br />

(2nd)<br />

Dan Vaughn, DE- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (2nd),<br />

Associated Press (2nd), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

(HM)<br />

Phil Condon, TE- D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (2nd)<br />

Terrance Banks, WR- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(3rd)<br />

Tom Hosford, OC- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

ALL-AMERICANS<br />

2003<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DT- Daktronics (1st),<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (1st), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM),<br />

Mike Wilford, OT- Daktronics (1st)<br />

Michael Tennessee, RB- Daktronics<br />

(1st), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (HM), <strong>Football</strong><br />

Gazette (3rd)<br />

David Hendrix, PK- Daktronics (1st),<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (2nd), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), Associated Press (1st), AFCA (1st)<br />

2003 Cont.<br />

Scott Mackey, DB- Daktronics (1st),<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (1st), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), Associated Press (1st)<br />

Lucius Hawkins, DB- D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

(HM)<br />

Derrick Phillips, DB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

Matt Yoches, DT- CoSIDA District Four<br />

2004<br />

Keyonta Marshall, DT- AFCA (1st),<br />

Associated Press (1st), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), Daktronics (1st), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

(1st), <strong>College</strong> Sports Report (1st)<br />

Scott Greene, PK- Associated Press<br />

(3rd), <strong>Football</strong> Gazette (HM),<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (2nd), <strong>College</strong> Sports<br />

Report (2nd)<br />

DeJuane Boone, DB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(1st), Daktronics (2nd)<br />

Lucius Hawkins, DB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(2nd), Daktronics (1st), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

(2nd), <strong>College</strong> Sports Report (1st)<br />

Demonte Collins, WR- D2<strong>Football</strong>.com<br />

(HM)<br />

2005<br />

Mike McFadden, DL- Gene Upshaw<br />

Award Winner, AFCA (1st), <strong>Football</strong><br />

Gazette (1st), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (1st),<br />

Daktronics (1st), Associated Press (2nd)<br />

Josh Bourke, OT-Associated Press (1st),<br />

D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (1st), Daktronics (1st),<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Gazette (HM)<br />

Brandon Langston, WR- <strong>Football</strong><br />

Gazette (2nd), D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (HM)<br />

Joe Ballard, SS- D2<strong>Football</strong>.com (HM)<br />

Cullen Finnerty, QB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

Astin Martin, RB- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

Joe Wohlscheid, OT- <strong>Football</strong> Gazette<br />

(HM)<br />

Mike Pinter, C- ESPN The Magazine<br />

Academic (2nd), National <strong>Football</strong><br />

Foundation (1st)<br />

139


140<br />

ALL-TIME ALL-GLIAC<br />

Anthony Adams, 2005 Defense 2nd<br />

Curt Anes, 2001 Offense 1st, 2002 Offense 1st<br />

Joe Ballard, 2005 Defense 1st<br />

Terrance Banks, 2002 Offense 1st<br />

Brandon Barnes, 2004 Offense HM, 2005 Offense 1st<br />

James Barnes, 2001 Defense 1st<br />

Matt Beaty, 2005 Defense 1st<br />

Bob Beaudrie, 1978 Offense 1st<br />

Todd Bechler, 1992 Offense HM<br />

Brian Beckham, 1997 Defense 1st<br />

Dave Beebe, 1988 Offense HM, 1989 Offense 1st<br />

Robert Bell, 1989 Defense 2nd, 1990 Defense 2nd<br />

Herman Benson, 1983 Offense 1st<br />

Wade Bent, 1978 Defense 1st<br />

Bryce Berth, 1973 Defense 1st<br />

Jason Bivens, 1996 Offense 2nd<br />

Craig Blanchard, 1980 Defense 1st<br />

Marc Bland, 1988 Defense HM, 1989 Defense 1st, 1990 Defense HM<br />

DeJuane Boone, 2004 Defense 1st<br />

Josh Bourke, 2003 Offense 1st, 2005 Offense 1st<br />

Bill Brechin, 2005 Defense HM<br />

Kenny Brown, 1997 Offense HM, 1998 Offense HM<br />

Matt Brown, 1997 Offense HM<br />

Marvis Bryant, 2004 Defense 2nd<br />

Ray Buckner, 1986 Offense HM, 1987 Offense HM<br />

Jame Butler, 1991 Defense HM<br />

Winfred Caddell, 1986 Offense HM<br />

Spencer Calhoun, 1994 Offense HM, 1995 Offense HM, 1997 Off. 1st<br />

Jeff Chadwick, 1982 Offense 1st<br />

Jeff Chaney, 1986 Offense 2nd<br />

Dion Charity, 2003 Defense HM<br />

Dean Clem, 1985 Offense 1st, 1986 Offense 1st<br />

Kevin Clemens, 1996 Defense HM, 1997 Defense HM<br />

Steve Coda, 1986 Defense HM<br />

Dustin Cole, 2003 Defense HM<br />

Demonte Collins, 2004 Offense 1st<br />

Phil Condon, 2000 Offense HM, 2001 Offense 2nd, 2002 Offense 1st<br />

Billy Cook, 1998 Specialist 1st<br />

Bryan Cook, 1989 Defense HM<br />

Jim Cramer, 1989 Defense 2nd, 1990 Defense 1st, 1991 Defense 1st<br />

Andy Dauser, 1998 Offense HM<br />

Kelton Davis, 1996 Defense 2nd, 1997 Defense 1st<br />

Dennis Dermyer, 1974 Defense 1st, 1975 Defense 1st, 1976 Defense 1st<br />

Dan Deshetsky, 1998 Defense HM<br />

Bart Duffield, 1988 Defense HM<br />

Jamarl Eiland, 1992 Offense 1st<br />

Ron Essink, 1978 Offense 1st, 1979 Offense 1st<br />

Melvin Estes, 2002 Defense HM<br />

Gary Evans, 1977 Offense 1st<br />

Anthony Evans, 1991 Offense HM<br />

Hardie Farr, 1991 Defense 2nd, 1992 Defense 2nd, 1993 Defense 1st<br />

Cullen Finnerty, 2005 Offense 1st<br />

John Fitzgerald, 1984 Defense 2nd<br />

Mike Flannery, 1990 Defense 1st<br />

Terry Foster, 1999 Defense 2nd, 2000 Defense 2nd, 2001 Defense HM<br />

Eric Fowler, 2005 Offense 2nd<br />

Jeff Fox, 1996 Offense HM, 1997 Offense 2nd, 1998 Offense 1st<br />

Kurt Fredricks, 1980 Defense 1st, 1981 Defense 1st<br />

Anthony Gary, 1996 Def. HM, 1997 Defense 2nd<br />

Kevin Gee, 1994 Offense HM, 1995 Offense 1st<br />

Brian Gehrisch, 1999 Offense 1st, 2000 Offense 1st<br />

Todd Gesund, 1992 Offense 1st<br />

Dan Gibbons, 1998 Defense 2nd, 1999 Defense 1st<br />

Chris Gilbert, 1998 Offense 2nd<br />

Roy Gonzalez, 1977 Offense 1st<br />

Daryl Gooden, 1977 Defense 1st<br />

Rick Granata, 1998 Offense 1st<br />

Jason Graves, 1998 Defense 2nd, 1999 Defense HM<br />

William Gray, 1999 Defense HM, 2000 Defense 1st, 2003 Defense 1st<br />

Paul Griffeth, 1973 Defense 1st<br />

Dan Green, 1985 Offense 2nd<br />

Scott Greene, 2004 PK 1st, 2005 PK 1st<br />

Matt Guerin, 1986 Defense 2nd<br />

Dan Gunder, 1975 Defense HM, 1976 Defense 1st<br />

Jorgen Gustafsson, 1992 Offense 1st, 1993 Offense 2nd<br />

Lucius Hawkins, 2002 Defense 2nd, 2003 Defense HM, 2004 Def. 1st<br />

Mike Hazimeh, 1996 Offense HM, 1997 Offense 1st<br />

Keith Heika, 1984 Offense 1st<br />

Aaron Hein, 2004 Defense HM<br />

Bob Hein, 1985 Offense 2nd<br />

David Hendrix, 2003 PK 1st<br />

Tim Hill, 1975 Defense1st<br />

Matt Horodyski, 1999 Defense HM, 2000 Defense HM<br />

Dan Hosford, 2001 Defense HM, 2002 Defense HM<br />

Jamie Hosford, 1975 Offense 1st, 1976 Offense 1st<br />

Tom Hosford, 2001 Offense HM, 2002 Offense 1st<br />

Bill Hudson, 1976 Offense 1st<br />

Joe Huhn, 1991 Defense HM, 1992 Defense HM, 1993 Defense 2nd<br />

Jack Hull, 1988 Offense, 1989 Off. 1st, 1990 Off. 1st, 1991 Off. 2nd<br />

Robert Hunt, 1990 Defense 2nd<br />

Rich Hurley, 1995 Offense HM<br />

Danny Jackson, 1975 Offense HM<br />

Darnell Jamison, 1994 Offense 2nd, 1995 Off. 1st, 1996 Offense 1st,<br />

John Jancek, 1990 Defense 2nd<br />

Doug Johnson, 1987 Defense HM, 1988 Defense 1st<br />

Rich Johnson, 1984 Offense 2nd<br />

Dan Karpowicz, 1974 Offense 1st, 1975 Offense 1st<br />

Pat Kelly, 1981 Defense1st<br />

Jason Kinzler, 1996 Defense 1st<br />

David Kircus, 2000 Offense 2nd, 2001 Offense 1st, 2002 Offense 1st<br />

Jerome Knox, 2000 Defense 2nd<br />

Mike Kennedy, 2001 Offense 2nd<br />

Doug Kochanski, 1996 Offense 1st<br />

Brandon Langston, 2003 Offense HM, 2004 Offense & Specialist 1st,<br />

2005 Offense 1st, Specialist 2nd<br />

Chris Lehmann, 1974 Offense 1st, 1975 Offense HM<br />

Brent Lesniak, 1999 Offense 2nd, 2001 Offense 1st<br />

Ben Lewakowsky, 1989 Defense 2nd<br />

Sidney Lewis, 2002 Defense HM<br />

Clarence Lindsey, 2000 Defense HM, 2001 Defense 1st<br />

Isaiah Lipsey, 1988 Offense HM, 1989 Offense 1st, 1990 Offense 2nd<br />

Mack L<strong>of</strong>ton, 1977 Defense 1st<br />

Bill Lucksted, 1983 Offense 1st<br />

Todd Luczak, 1990 Offense 3rd, 1992 Offense 2nd<br />

Eric Lynch, 1988 Offense HM, 1989 Offense 1st, 1990 Offense 1st,<br />

1991 Offense 1st<br />

Jeff Lynch, 1982 Defense 1st, 1983 Defense 1st, 1984 Defense 2nd<br />

Scott Mackey, 2001 Defense 2nd, 2002 Defense 1st, 2003 Defense 1st<br />

John Mahan, 1973 Offense 1st<br />

Tim Maki, 1975 Defense 1st, 1976 Defense 1st<br />

Grant Malecke, 1999 Offense HM<br />

Ken Marnon, 1989 Defense HM<br />

Keyonta Marshall, 2002 Defense 1st, 2003 Defense 1st, 2004 Def. 1st<br />

Astin Martin, 2005 Offense 1st<br />

Scott Martin, 2002 Offense HM, 2003 Offense 2nd<br />

Hubert Massey, 1978 Defense 1st<br />

Roger McCoy, 1975 P-K 1st, 1976 P-K 1st, 1977 P-K 1st, 1978 P-K 1st<br />

Mike McFadden, 2004 Defense HM, 2005 Defense 1st<br />

Bill McGory, 1990 Offense 1st, 1991 Offense 1st<br />

Kwame McKinnon, 1994 Offense 2nd, 1995 Offense 2nd<br />

Dan McLean, 1993 Defense 1st<br />

Sean Mele, 1992 Offense HM, 1993 Offense HM<br />

Steve Michuta, 1981 Offense 1st<br />

Gary Miklosovic, 1982 Defense 1st<br />

Frank Miotke, 1986 Offense 2nd, 1987 Offense 2nd<br />

Bob Mitchell, 1988 Offense HM, 1989 Offense 1st, 1991 Offense 1st<br />

Tom Mitchell, 1987 Offense 2nd<br />

Ted Monken, 1989 Offense HM<br />

Diriki Mose, 1994 Offense HM, 1995 Offense 1st<br />

Brian Mulcahy, 1986 Defense 2nd, 1987 Defense 2nd


Darin Mulcahy, 1988 Defense HM<br />

Clint Nash, 1977 Offense 1st, 1978 Offense1st, 1979 Offense 1st<br />

Erik Nielson, 1997 Offense 1st<br />

Keith O’Brien, 1997 Defense HM, 1998 Defense HM<br />

Tim O’Callaghan, 1975 Offense 1st, 1976 Offense 1st<br />

Jason Ohrt, 1999 Offense HM<br />

Jim Ostrowski, 1985 Spec. 2nd<br />

Sam Pallotini, 1987 Offense HM, 1988 Offense 1st<br />

Derrick Phillips, 2003 Defense 1st, 2004 Defense HM<br />

Randy Pichan, 1981 Defense 1st, 1982 Defense 1st<br />

Mike Pinter, 2005 Offense HM<br />

Joe Pollard, 1977 Defense 1st, 1978 Defense 1st<br />

Ryan Porte, 1993 Offense HM, 1995 Offense HM<br />

Tim Postema, 1993 Defense 2nd, 1994 Defense 2nd, 1995 Defense 2nd<br />

Matt Potter, 1994 Defense HM, 1995 Defense 2nd, 1996 Defense 1st<br />

Matt Powell, 1997 Defense HM<br />

Alex Preuss, 1987 Offense 2nd<br />

Mark Prins, 1986 Offense 1st, 1987 Offense 1st, 1988 Offense 1st<br />

David Quinley, 1980 Offense 1st<br />

Larry Reed, 1974 Defense 1st<br />

Dan Reeves, 1986 Offense 1st<br />

Matt Regnery, 2005 Specialist HM<br />

Shad Risk, 2001 Defense 2nd<br />

Will Roach, 1979 Offense 1st, 1980 Offense 1st<br />

Jim Robinson, 1985 Defense HM, 1986 Defense HM<br />

Wayne Robinson, 1981 Offense 1st<br />

Rob Rubick, 1981 Offense 1st<br />

Bill Rugenstein, 1981 Defense 1st<br />

Miguel Sagaro, 1989 Off. 1st, 1990 Off. HM, 1991 Off. HM, 1992 Off. 1st<br />

John Sanders, 1991 Offense HM, 1991 Specialist<br />

Youssef Sareini, 1993 Offense 1st, 1994 Offense 1st<br />

Lou Scarpino, 1984 Defense 2nd, 1985 Defense 1st<br />

Jim Schaap, 1973 Offense 1st<br />

Gary Schuler, 1986 Offense 1st, 1987 Offense 1st<br />

Rusty Setzer, 1993 Offense HM<br />

Mike Sheldon, 1993 Offense 1st, 1994 Offense 1st<br />

Michael Short, 1990 Offense 2nd<br />

Paul Siembada, 1994 Defense 2nd, 1995 Defense 2nd, 1996 Defense HM<br />

Charles Sippial, 1988 Defense 2nd, 1989 Defense 1st, 1990 Defense 2nd<br />

Bill Smith, 1990 Defense HM<br />

Darren Smith, 2002 Defense HM<br />

Jason Trice was a two-time All-MIFC honoree.<br />

ALL-TIME ALL-GLIAC<br />

Darryl Smith, 1986 Defense 2nd<br />

Mark Smith, 1989 Offense 1st, 1990 Offense HM, 1991 Offense 2nd<br />

Stan Snider, 1981 Offense 1st, 1982 Offense 1st, 1983 Offense 1st<br />

Reggie Spearmon, 2000 Offense 2nd, 2001 Offense 2nd,<br />

2002 Offense 1st<br />

Marcus Spencer, 2004 Defense HM<br />

Kevin Sonntag, 2001 Specialist HM<br />

Randy Spangler, 1982 Specialist 1st<br />

Dave Stachura, 1991 Defense HM, 1992 Defense HM<br />

Ron Stallard, 1974 Offense 1st<br />

Rusty Steffens, 1977 Offense 1st<br />

Chris Stoddard, 2005 Offense HM<br />

Rusty Stone, 1992 Defense 2nd<br />

James Streit, 2004 Offense 2nd<br />

Mark Szczytho, 1978 Defense HM, 1979 Defense 1st<br />

Jorge Tapia, 2005 Defense 2nd<br />

Paul Tater, 2000 Offense 2nd<br />

Scott Taylor, 1987 Defense 2nd<br />

Brian Tazic, 1992 Offense 1st<br />

Tom Tefft, 1973, Offense 1st<br />

Michael Tennessee, 2003 Offense 1st<br />

Eric Thornton, 1992 Defense HM<br />

Chris Tiede, 1989 Offense 1st, 1990 Offense 1st, 1991 Offense 1st<br />

Todd Tracey, 1989 Defense 1st<br />

Jason Trice, 1997 Offense 1st, 1998 Offense 1st<br />

Mark Turner, 1986 Defense 2nd<br />

Eric VanDenBerg, 2001 Defense HM<br />

Greg VanDyke, 1997 Defense 2nd<br />

Rick VanEss, 1978 Offense 1st<br />

Dan Vaughn, 2000 Defense 2nd, 2001 Defense 1st, 2002 Defense 1st<br />

Alvin Ward, 1973 Defense 1st<br />

Dave Williams, 1980 Offense 1st<br />

Orlando Williams, 2002 Defense 1st<br />

Matt Wengler, 1992 Defense 1st, 1993 Defense 2nd<br />

Dale Westrick, 2000 Offense HM, 2001 Offense 1st, 2002 Offense 1st<br />

Mike Wilford, 2001 Offense 1st, 2003 Offense 1st<br />

Joe Wohlscheid, 2005 Offense 2nd<br />

Todd Wood, 1989 Defense 1st, 1990 Defense 3rd, 1991 Defense 1st<br />

Rick Wyka, 1985 Defense 1st<br />

Matt Yoches, 2003 Defense HM<br />

Seth Yon, 1998 Offense HM<br />

Mike Sheldon was a two-time First-Team All-MIFC <strong>of</strong>fensive lineman.<br />

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ALL-TIME GLIAC PLAYER PL YER OF THE WEEK<br />

Year Player Position Game Opponent Week<br />

1975 Dennis Dermyer DE Illinois Benedictine 9/27/75<br />

Dennis Dermyer DE Ferris State 10/11/75<br />

Jamie Hosford FB Saginaw Valley 10/18/75<br />

1976 Roger McCoy P-K Michigan Tech 9/18/76<br />

Jamie Hosford FB Saginaw Valley 10/18/76<br />

Dan Gunder S Hillsdale 10/23/76<br />

Dennis Dermyer DE Wayne State 11/06/76<br />

Alvin Ward CB Northern Michigan 11/13/76<br />

1977 Joe Pollard S Franklin 9/24/77<br />

Roy Gonzalez QB Saginaw Valley 10/15/77<br />

Wade Bent LB Defiance 10/22/77<br />

Will Roach TB Northwood 10/29/77<br />

Gary Evans OT Hillsdale 11/05/77<br />

Roger McCoy P-K Wayne State 11/12/77<br />

1978 Joe Pollard S Franklin 9/30/78<br />

Bob Beaudrie OC Ferris State 10/07/78<br />

David Quinley QB Saginaw Valley 10/14/78<br />

David Quinley QB Northwood 10/28/78<br />

Will Roach TB Hillsdale 11/04/78<br />

Rick VanEss FB Wayne State 11/11/78<br />

1979 Kurt Fredricks LB NE Illinois 9/22/79<br />

Mike Given CB Franklin 9/29/79<br />

David Quinley QB Hillsdale 10/27/79<br />

Clint Nash WR Northwood 11/03/79<br />

1980 Michael Woods WR Hope 9/06/80<br />

Craig Blanchard CB Michigan Tech 9/27/80<br />

David Quinley QB Michigan Tech 9/27/80<br />

Paul Svabik LB Saginaw Valley 10/11/80<br />

Craig Blanchard CB Northwood 11/01/80<br />

1981 Steve Michuta QB Northern Michigan 9/26/81<br />

Tony Schmitt FB Michigan Tech 10/03/81<br />

Steve Michuta QB Wayne State 10/10/81<br />

Rob Rubick TE Hillsdale 10/31/81<br />

Scott Johnston LB Hillsdale 10/31/81<br />

Wayne Robinson TB Ferris State 11/14/81<br />

1982 Jim Lynch QB St Cloud State 9/18/82<br />

Jeff Chadwick WR Ferris State 10/09/82<br />

Randy Pichan DE Northwood 11/06/82<br />

Brian Jones TB Saginaw Valley 11/13/82<br />

1983 Brian Jones TB St Joseph’s 09/10/83<br />

Bill Lucksted WR Ferris State 10/08/83<br />

Jeff Lynch LB Hillsdale 10/22/83<br />

Jim Lynch QB Michigan Tech 10/29/83<br />

Bill Lucksted WR Northwood 11/05/83<br />

1985 Ray Buckner TB Evansville 9/21/85<br />

Darryl Smith LB Wayne State 9/28/85<br />

Guy Schuler QB Ferris State 10/05/85<br />

Matt Guerin CB Michigan Tech 10/26/85<br />

Rick Wyka CB Northwood 11/02/85<br />

1986 Guy Schuler QB Butler 9/13/86<br />

Dan Reeves FB Butler 9/13/86<br />

Tom Kazen TE Ferris State 10/10/86<br />

1987 Frank Miotke WR NE Missouri 9/05/87<br />

Ray Buckner TB Butler 9/12/87<br />

Scott Taylor DE Ferris State 10/10/87<br />

Guy Schuler QB Northwood 11/07/87<br />

Frank Miotke WR Saginaw Valley 11/14/87<br />

1988 Doug Johnson DT Winona State 9/17/88<br />

Frank Miotke WR St Francis 9/24/88<br />

1990 Eric Lynch RB Mankato State 9/8/90<br />

Charles Sippial LB Indianapolis 9/22/90<br />

Jim Cramer DE Northern Michigan 10/6/90<br />

Robert Bell LB Ashland 10/20/90<br />

1991 Hardie Farr SS North Dakota 9/14/91<br />

Jack Hull QB Indianapolis 9/28/91<br />

Anthony Evans TB Northern Michigan 10/12/91<br />

John Sanders TB Wayne State 11/9/91


ALL-TIME GLIAC PLAYER PL YER OF THE WEEK<br />

1992 Jamarl Eiland TB Indianapolis 9/26/92<br />

Jamarl Eiland TB Saginaw Valley 10/3/92<br />

Brian Tazic QB Hillsdale 10/31/92<br />

Jamarl Eiland TB Valparaiso 11/14/92<br />

1993 Eric Stover QB Northwood 9/18/93<br />

Dan McLean DB Ferris State 10/16/93<br />

1994 Youssef Sareini WR St. Francis 9/17/94<br />

Tim Postema LB Ashland 9/24/94<br />

Kwame McKinnon QB Wayne State 10/8/94<br />

Spencer Calhoun RB Michigan Tech 10/22/94<br />

Jamie Lay CB Saginaw Valley 11/5/94<br />

Darnell Jamison RB Northwood 11/12/94<br />

1995 Diriki Mose WR Indiana (PA) 9/2/95<br />

Kwame McKinnon QB Indianapolis 9/9/95<br />

Tim Postema LB St. Francis 9/16/95<br />

Kwame McKinnon QB Ashland 9/23/95<br />

Paul Siembida CB Wayne State 10/7/95<br />

Darnell Jamison RB Michigan Tech 10/21/95<br />

1996 Doug Kochanski PK Ferris State 9/21/96<br />

Matt Potter DL Ferris State 9/21/96<br />

Jeff Fox QB Saginaw Valley 10/26/96<br />

Jeff Fox QB Northwood 11/2/96<br />

Matt Potter DL Indianapolis 11/16/96<br />

1997 Bruce Calhoun RB Ashland 9/13/97<br />

Bruce Calhoun RB Wayne State 9/27/97<br />

Anthony Gary SS Indianapolis 11/15/97<br />

1998 Jeff Fox QB Northwood 9/14/98<br />

Jeff Fox QB Saginaw Valley 10/19/97<br />

1999 William Gray LB Northern Michigan 10/23/98<br />

2000 William Gray LB Ferris State 10/9/00<br />

Jeremy Koger QB Indianapolis 10/16/00<br />

David Kircus WR Mercyhurst 10/23/00<br />

Daivd Kircus WR Hillsdale 11/13/00<br />

2001 Curt Anes QB Saginaw Valley 9/10/01<br />

Curt Anes QB Ferris State 10/8/01<br />

Scott Mackey SS Indianapolis 10/15/01<br />

Curt Anes QB Mercyhurst 10/22/01<br />

Curt Anes QB Michigan Tech 10/29/01<br />

David Kircus WR Wayne State 11/5/01<br />

David Kircus WR Hillsdale 11/12/01<br />

2002 Scott Mackey SS UC Davis 9/9/02<br />

Curt Anes QB Hillsdale 9/30/02<br />

Orlando Williams LB Saginaw Valley 10/21/02<br />

Curt Anes QB Indianapolis 11/11/02<br />

Curt Anes QB Findlay 11/18/02<br />

2003 David Hendrix PK UC-Davis 9/8/03<br />

Dustin Cole LB Ferris State 9/15/03<br />

Matt Regnery PK Ferris State 9/15/03<br />

Michael Tennessee RB Hillsdale 9/29/03<br />

Cullen Finnerty QB Michigan Tech 10/6/03<br />

Derrick Phillips CB Northwood 10/27/03<br />

Jeff Dock QB Mercyhurst 11/3/03<br />

Cullen Finnerty QB Indianapolis 11/10/03<br />

Scott Mackey DB Findlay 11/17/03<br />

2004 Demonte Collins WR Gannon 9/4/04<br />

Brandon Langston WR Gannon 9/4/04<br />

Scott Greene PK Hillsdale 11/9/04<br />

Marcus Spencer DL Michigan Tech 11/6/04<br />

2005 Athony Adams LB Hillsdale 10/8/05<br />

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HARLON HARLON<br />

HILL AWARD ARD<br />

The Harlon Hill Trophy annually goes to the top football player<br />

in Division II, recognizing that individual as the NCAA Division II<br />

Player <strong>of</strong> the Year. Four Laker football players have been nominated<br />

a total <strong>of</strong> seven times for the Harlon Hill Award. Michael Tennessee<br />

(2003) is the most recent nominee for the DII Player <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />

Award and joins the likes <strong>of</strong> Curt Anes (2001-02), Jeff Fox (1997-<br />

98) and Eric Lynch (1990-91) who have the right to be mentioned<br />

among the top players in Division II football. Tennessee was one <strong>of</strong><br />

six nominees from the Northeast region to move on to the 24-member<br />

national ballot. Prior to 2002, quarterback Curt Anes recorded<br />

the Lakers’ highest finish in the Hill Award voting in 2001 when<br />

he finished second behind Valdosta State’s Dusty Bonner. Anes garnered<br />

the most first-place votes (52), but finished eight points (201)<br />

behind Bonner’s total <strong>of</strong> 209. Laker quarterback Jeff Fox finished<br />

third in the Harlon Hill Award voting in 1998 with 76 points and two<br />

first-place votes. Fox was one <strong>of</strong> the 24 nominees in 1997. Former<br />

Laker running back Eric Lynch finished tied for sixth in 1989 and<br />

eighth in 1990.<br />

North Dakota State’s Jeff Bentrim won the first Harlon Hill<br />

Trophy in 1986. Johnny Bailey <strong>of</strong> Texas A&M-Kingsville is the only<br />

three-time winner (1987-88-89) and one <strong>of</strong> only two players to win<br />

the Hill Trophy more than once (Dusty Bonner, 2000-01).<br />

QB Jeff Fox finished third in<br />

the 1998 Harlon Hill voting.<br />

Fox completed 236-<strong>of</strong>-394<br />

passes for 3,260 yards and 30<br />

TDs. Fox led GVSU to the<br />

1998 MIFC Championship<br />

and a spot in the NCAA<br />

Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs. Fox was<br />

a nominee in 1997 when he<br />

passed for 2,422 yards and 18<br />

TDs, while rushing for 482.<br />

QB Curt Anes finished second<br />

in the 2001 Harlon Hill voting.<br />

Anes led Division II in<br />

both pass efficiency (221.63)<br />

and total <strong>of</strong>fense (362.1) per<br />

game. Anes completed 189<strong>of</strong>-271<br />

passes for 3,086 yards<br />

and 48 TDs. He led the Lakers<br />

to a perfect 10-0 record and<br />

berth in the 2001 NCAA<br />

Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs.<br />

RB Eric Lynch finished sixth<br />

in the 1989 Harlon Hill voting.<br />

Lynch rushed for 839<br />

yards and scored 20 TDs as<br />

the Lakers went 11-1. Lynch<br />

finished eighth in the 1990<br />

voting. He rushed for 977<br />

yards and 20 TDs as the<br />

Lakers finished 10-2 and qualified<br />

for the NCAA DII<br />

Play<strong>of</strong>fs.


Grand Valley State University quarterback Curt Anes<br />

claimed the Harlon Hill Trophy as the Division II <strong>College</strong><br />

<strong>Football</strong> Player <strong>of</strong> the year, with the second highest vote total in<br />

the award’s 17-year history.<br />

Anes recieved 271 total points in the voting and 63<br />

first-place votes, the second highest in points as well as second<br />

highest total for first-place votes. Anes became the first-ever<br />

Harlon Hill Award winner from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate<br />

Athletic Conference.<br />

The award winner is determined in voting by the<br />

Division II sports information directors and was presented in<br />

front <strong>of</strong> a crowd <strong>of</strong> almost 500 at the seventeenth annual Harlon<br />

Hill Trophy award banquet at the Florence Conference Center.<br />

Anes, a senior from Kentwood, Michigan, was the runner-up<br />

for last year’s Hill Trophy, finishing just eight points<br />

behind 2001 winner Dusty Bonner. In 2002 he quarterbacked<br />

Grand Valley State to an undefeated regular-season and No. 1<br />

ranking all season, while ranking third nationally in passing efficiency<br />

and third in total <strong>of</strong>fense. He ranks third in Division II<br />

history for career touchdown passes (114) and first in total<br />

<strong>of</strong>fense (11,881) and is fifth all-time in career pass efficiency.<br />

He threw for 3,692 yards and 47 TDs in 2002 and led the Lakers<br />

to a 14-0 record and to the Division II National Championship.<br />

C.W. Post senior running back Ian Smart was second<br />

with 180 points and 31 first-place votes, and St. Cloud State junior<br />

quarterback Keith Heckendorf was third with 93 points and<br />

7 first-place votes.<br />

Following that trio in the voting were Carson-Newman<br />

senior quarterback Leonard Guyton at 43, Central Arkansas junior<br />

quarterback Zak Clark and Texas A&M-Kingsville senior<br />

quarterback Abel Gonzalez both at 26, UC Davis senior wide<br />

receiver Michael Oliva at 24, Winona State junior running back<br />

Kevin Curtin at 21 and Midwestern State junior quarterback<br />

Phillip Boggs at 0.<br />

HARLON HARLON<br />

HILL AWARD ARD<br />

Quarterback Curt Anes Wins Harlon Hill Award<br />

2002 Hill Vote Totals<br />

Total Player<br />

Points<br />

1st 2nd 3rd<br />

271 Curt Anes Sr QB Grand Valley State 63 36 10<br />

180 Ian Smart Sr RB C.W. Post 31 30 27<br />

93 Keith Heckendorf Jr QB St. Cloud State 7 21 30<br />

43 Leonard Guyton Sr QB Carson-Newman 5 10 18<br />

26 Zak Clark Jr QB Central Arkansas 2 5 10<br />

26 Abel Gonzalez Sr QB Texas A&M-Kingsville 4 3 8<br />

24 Michael Oliva Sr WR UC Davis 1 5 11<br />

21 Kevin Curtin Jr WR Winona State 1 4 10<br />

0 Phillip Boggs Jr QB Midwestern State 0 0 0<br />

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146<br />

GENE UPSHAW UPSHA AWARD ARD<br />

Mike McFadden Wins 2005 Gene Upshaw Award<br />

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. –<br />

Mike McFadden, a junior<br />

defensive lineman on Grand<br />

Valley State University’s<br />

NCAA Division II national<br />

championship team, has<br />

been selected as the recipient<br />

<strong>of</strong> the 2005 Gene<br />

Upshaw Division II<br />

Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year Award,<br />

sponsored by the Manheim<br />

Touchdown Club.<br />

A 6-foot-1, 255-pound<br />

native <strong>of</strong> Saginaw, Mich.,<br />

and a graduate <strong>of</strong> Heritage<br />

High School, McFadden<br />

nipped University <strong>of</strong> South Dakota <strong>of</strong>fensive lineman Brian<br />

Alderson; Bloomsburg (Pa.) University <strong>of</strong>fensive lineman<br />

Jahri Evans; and Northwest Missouri State University defensive<br />

lineman Dave Tollefson in an extremely close race for<br />

this year’s Upshaw Award.<br />

McFadden is the second recipient <strong>of</strong> the Upshaw<br />

Award, which was presented in 2004 to Pittsburg State<br />

(Kans.) <strong>of</strong>fensive lineman Nathan Baker.<br />

The Upshaw Award winner is selected by the sports information<br />

directors <strong>of</strong> the 150 football-playing NCAA Division II<br />

institutions and is named in honor <strong>of</strong> the current Executive<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> the National <strong>Football</strong> League Players<br />

Association. Gene Upshaw was a standout lineman at Texas<br />

A&I University (now Texas A&M-Kingsville) before achieving<br />

All-Pro status six times during his 16-year career with the<br />

NFL Oakland Raiders. He was elected to the Pro <strong>Football</strong><br />

Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame in 1987, his first year <strong>of</strong> eligibility and has<br />

served as the NFLPA executive director since 1983.<br />

McFadden’s efforts in his first three seasons certainly caught<br />

the eye <strong>of</strong> the former NFL standout for whom the Upshaw<br />

Award is named.<br />

“I congratulate Mike McFadden on being the winner<br />

<strong>of</strong> this year’s Division II Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year Award,” Gene<br />

Upshaw said. “He truly had a magnificent season.<br />

“With a quarterback sack in 13 consecutive games this fall,<br />

he had to be an <strong>of</strong>fensive lineman’s nightmare,” Upshaw<br />

added. “Opposing <strong>of</strong>fensive coordinators had to know where<br />

he was at all times.<br />

“I have to say, though, that I wasn’t real happy to see<br />

him have the kind <strong>of</strong> game he played against my alma mater<br />

in the 2003 (NCAA Division II) play<strong>of</strong>fs, when [Grand<br />

Valley State] beat Texas A & M Kingsville 31-3,” Upshaw<br />

continued. “You could see even then, as a freshman, that he<br />

had a very bright future ahead <strong>of</strong> him.”<br />

Prior to receiving the Upshaw Award, McFadden was<br />

named as a consensus first-team All-America selection. He<br />

earned that elite status from the American <strong>Football</strong> Coaches<br />

Association, Daktronics, Inc. and D2<strong>Football</strong>.com.<br />

McFadden was also named as the Great Lakes<br />

Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) “Defensive<br />

Lineman <strong>of</strong> the Year” and was a first-team all-conference<br />

selection.<br />

He concluded his junior campaign as the national<br />

co-leader in quarterback sacks with 19 and was third in the<br />

nation in tackles for loss with 21.5 (-110 yards). He recorded<br />

at least one quarterback sack and tackle for loss in each<br />

<strong>of</strong> Grand Valley State’s 13 games last fall, a run that resulted<br />

in the Lakers winning their third national title in the last<br />

four seasons.<br />

Despite playing the entire game with a hip flexor<br />

injury, McFadden recorded one QB sack (-7 yards) in<br />

Grand Valley State’s national championship-game win over<br />

Northwest Missouri State. He recorded five tackles, four<br />

tackles for loss (-13 yards) and three QB sacks (-12 yards)<br />

in less than two quarters <strong>of</strong> action in the Lakers’ national<br />

semifinal win over East Stroudsburg (Pa.). McFadden, the<br />

only junior among the eight national finalists for this year’s<br />

Upshaw Award, is currently tied for the GVSU career<br />

record for QB sacks with 29. His 2005 total <strong>of</strong> 19 set a<br />

school single-season record. He was the Lakers’ No. 2 tackler<br />

with 83.


Acton, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978<br />

Adams, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05<br />

Adams, Tarron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997<br />

Aho, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97<br />

Albert, Brendan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997<br />

Alford, Jarrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999<br />

Allen, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Allen, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Allnutt, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999<br />

Anderson, Kurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975<br />

Anderson, Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Anes, Curt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02<br />

Anes, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999<br />

Arnett, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73<br />

Atkin, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94<br />

Atkinson, Sonny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72<br />

Avendt, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Ayers, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-77<br />

Ayers, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Ayers, Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73<br />

Babcock, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977<br />

Bailey, Ken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973<br />

Bailey, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998<br />

Baker, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Balice, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-1979<br />

Ballard, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002, 04-05<br />

Ballard, Jeremy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997<br />

Banks, Terrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-02<br />

Barbee, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Barfelz, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-76<br />

Barnes, Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05<br />

Barnes, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-01<br />

Bastian, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-75<br />

Bates, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-82<br />

Baty, Errol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95<br />

Bayko, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-86<br />

Beaty, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05<br />

Beaudrie, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-78<br />

Bechler, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-91-92<br />

Becker, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985<br />

Beckham, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97<br />

Beebe, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-89<br />

Belcher, Phil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Bell, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90<br />

Benson, Herman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-83<br />

Bent, Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-78<br />

Bentley, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Bercha, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975<br />

Bernard, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Berth, Bryce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-74<br />

Bird, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Biscupski, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76<br />

Bieszka, Nathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Bivens, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-96<br />

Blackmon, Shaun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997<br />

Blair, Dorie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Blais, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973<br />

Blanchard, Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80<br />

Bland, Marc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-90<br />

Blasko, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Bobbitt, Maurice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74<br />

Boka, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979<br />

Bolhuis, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87<br />

Boone, DeJuane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001, 03-04<br />

Bourke, Josh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-03, 05<br />

Borgelt, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-81<br />

Bosse, Joe Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-78<br />

Bowden, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993<br />

Bowles, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Bowlson, Alphonso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989<br />

Bradley-Gilkey, Antwan. . . . .1993-94, 1996-97<br />

Brady, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02<br />

Brando, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Brechin, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

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Brems, Steven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74<br />

Bridges, Lance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-87<br />

Brinks, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-74<br />

Brodnicki, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996<br />

Broomfield, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Broughton, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978<br />

Brower, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87<br />

Brown, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-80<br />

Brown, Kenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98<br />

Brown, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-97<br />

Brown, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-86<br />

Brown, Wayne Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92<br />

Bryant, Marvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04<br />

Bruner, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90<br />

Buchanan, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-90, 1994<br />

Buck, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93<br />

Buckner, Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87<br />

Bueno, Willie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92<br />

Bultema, Kurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-76<br />

Burks, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992<br />

Burns, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74<br />

Burrell, Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Burton, Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04<br />

Bush, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977<br />

Butcher, Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-96<br />

Butler, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92<br />

Buwalda, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974<br />

Caddell, Winfred . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-86, 1988<br />

Cain, Samad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Calhoun, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97<br />

Calhoun, Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95<br />

Candala, Vince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-85<br />

Cannon, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Carlisle, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Carpenter, Werner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973<br />

Caruity, Kamal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-81<br />

Carr, Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05<br />

Carr, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Carruth, Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003, 05<br />

Carter, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Catledge, Shaun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98<br />

Catlin, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-05<br />

Caudle, Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996<br />

Ceasar, Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987<br />

Ceglarek, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95<br />

Cessante, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Chadwick, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-82<br />

Chaney, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-86<br />

Charity, Dion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03<br />

Chatfield, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97<br />

Chatfield, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999<br />

Chlebek, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Clark, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996<br />

Clem, Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-86<br />

Clemens, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97<br />

Clemmons, Rodney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Clossen, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975<br />

Cnossen, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981<br />

Cochrane, Jeremy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05<br />

Coda, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85<br />

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Condon, Phil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02<br />

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Cook, Billy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98<br />

Cook, Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989<br />

Cornelius, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95<br />

Corona, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979<br />

Cowell, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72<br />

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Cramer, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-91<br />

Cramer, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992<br />

Crisen, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-82<br />

Crowley, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-86<br />

Cummings, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003<br />

Cunningham, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977, 79-80<br />

Damstra, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81<br />

Dauser, Andy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98<br />

Dauser, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02<br />

Davis, Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973<br />

Davis, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Davis, Jewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72<br />

Davis, Kelton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97<br />

Davis, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Davis, Vester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74<br />

Day, Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

DeBoer, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72<br />

Dell, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-00<br />

Denbrock, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85<br />

Denison, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Dennis, Vashun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998<br />

Dermeyer, Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76<br />

Deshetsky, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98<br />

DeVito, Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

DeVree, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Dickerson, Orlando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02<br />

Dickerson, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74<br />

Dickson, Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973<br />

Dillard, Jamel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-03<br />

Dillard, Marcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-03<br />

Dock, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05<br />

Doctor, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989<br />

Dongvillo, Ted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80<br />

Dood, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73<br />

Draeger, Lars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97<br />

Draper, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Dudley, Andre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93<br />

Duffield, Bart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90<br />

Dunneback, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95<br />

Edwards, Corey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Eiland, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99<br />

Eiland, Jamarl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92<br />

Eisenhardt, Billy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

Elzay, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Erickson, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Essink, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-79<br />

Estes, Melvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002<br />

Evans, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92<br />

Evans, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-77<br />

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Fakir, Abdul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93<br />

Farber, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000<br />

Farr, Hardie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93<br />

Feringa, Tom III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973<br />

Fields, Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001<br />

Fields, Kashka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995<br />

Finnerty, Cullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-05<br />

Fitzgerald, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-84<br />

Flanigan, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979<br />

Flannery, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90<br />

Fonnesbeck, Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99<br />

Ford, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74<br />

Foster, Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-01<br />

Fowler, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-05<br />

Fowler, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92<br />

Fox, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98<br />

Foys, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-87<br />

Fredricks, Kurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81<br />

Fuller, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Garmhausen, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984<br />

Garrick, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974<br />

Garris, Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05<br />

Gary, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97<br />

Gaydosh, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05<br />

Gee, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95<br />

Gehrisch, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-00<br />

Gendreau, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988<br />

Gesund, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92<br />

Gibbons, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99<br />

Gielczyk, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Gilbert, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998<br />

Gilmour, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76<br />

Given, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80<br />

Glass, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997<br />

Glaz, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-81<br />

Goeddeke, Andy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-89<br />

Gohn, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985<br />

Gonzalez, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977<br />

Gooden, Daryl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77<br />

Goodwin, Rudy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984<br />

Gosselin, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Gragg, Archie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Granata, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998<br />

Graves, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99<br />

Graves, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76<br />

Gray, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-00, 02-03<br />

Greene, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05<br />

Gregory, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983<br />

Green, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85<br />

Greve, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87<br />

Griffeth, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73<br />

Jason Graves<br />

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LETTERWINNERS<br />

Griffin, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973<br />

Grignon, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-78<br />

Guerin, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87<br />

Gunder, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76<br />

Gustafsson, Jorgen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93<br />

Halstead, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992<br />

Hampton, Jackie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-84<br />

Harden, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93<br />

Harley, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Harris, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995<br />

Harris, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-83<br />

Hartman, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-96<br />

Hatfield, Jon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994<br />

Hawkins, Lucius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04<br />

Hawn, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83<br />

Hawn, Phil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89<br />

Haywood, Josh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99<br />

Hazimeh, Mohamad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98<br />

Hearing, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-79<br />

Hebb, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Heika, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-84<br />

Heiler, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993<br />

Hein, Aaron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04<br />

Hein, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-85<br />

Henige, Jacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05<br />

Henttonen, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986<br />

Herman, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984<br />

Hendricks, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-79<br />

Hendrickson, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972<br />

Hendrix, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03<br />

Hibbler, Tyrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-01<br />

Hickey, John Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-83<br />

Hicks, Kerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-82<br />

Hiegel, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995<br />

Hill, Roger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Hills, Timothy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-75<br />

Hirsch, Levi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77<br />

Hoad, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-00, 02-03<br />

Hochkins, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Hogan, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971<br />

Holloway, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03<br />

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Jack Hull<br />

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Palka, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982<br />

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Phillips, Derrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04<br />

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Plowden, Marvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005<br />

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Pollard, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87<br />

Pollard, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-78<br />

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Porter, Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975<br />

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Woods, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-81<br />

Worthy, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-91<br />

Wright, Curt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004<br />

Wyffels, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-84<br />

Wyka, Rich Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-85<br />

Wynn, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-03<br />

Yalch, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-75<br />

Yesh, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-77<br />

Yoches, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03<br />

Yon, Seth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98<br />

Young, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974<br />

Young, Lawan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94<br />

Zaban, Fouad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-90<br />

Zegunis, Rory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97<br />

Zatarga, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-73<br />

Zelmanski, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-82


History Histor<br />

Year ear-b -by-y y-year ear Results pg. pg.<br />

152<br />

Play<strong>of</strong> Pla <strong>of</strong>f f History Histor<br />

pg. pg.<br />

157<br />

Michig Michigan<br />

an History Histor pg. pg.<br />

173<br />

4th Quarter Quarter<br />

Comebac Comebacks<br />

ks pg. pg.<br />

174


152<br />

1971 0-7-0<br />

Head Coach: Robert Collins<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

7 at Grand Rapids J.C. 47<br />

7 at Kalamazoo <strong>College</strong> 42<br />

7 at Ill.-Chicago Circle 24<br />

0 at Alma <strong>College</strong> 31<br />

0 at Ferris State 57<br />

6 at Findlay 70<br />

0 at Hope <strong>College</strong> 64<br />

27 335<br />

1972 0-6-0<br />

Head Coach: Robert Collins<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

14 at Kalamazoo <strong>College</strong> 24<br />

0 at Ferris State 42<br />

0 at Alma <strong>College</strong> 53<br />

6 at Findlay 38<br />

0 at Manchester 21<br />

11 at Grand Rapids J.C. 21<br />

31 199<br />

1973 6-3-0<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

27 Kalamazoo <strong>College</strong> 14<br />

40 at Ill.-Chicago Circle 8<br />

14 Alma <strong>College</strong> 28<br />

13 Ferris State 17<br />

30 Grand Rapids J.C. 21<br />

52 at Findlay 6<br />

28 Manchester 9<br />

7 at Northwood 14<br />

48 at Adrian <strong>College</strong> 3<br />

259 120<br />

Running back John Mahan<br />

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS RESULTS<br />

1974 6-3-0<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

(1-3 GLIAC, T-3rd)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

28 at Kalamazoo <strong>College</strong> 12<br />

7 Alma <strong>College</strong> 0<br />

12 Ferris State 17<br />

41 Findlay 7<br />

19 at Grand Rapids J.C. 21<br />

49 at Manchester 0<br />

13 Northwood 14<br />

42 Adrian <strong>College</strong> 6<br />

14 at Hillsdale 10<br />

225 87<br />

1975 7-2-1<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

(3-1-1 GLIAC, T-2nd)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

6 at Wayne State 15<br />

17 at Valparaiso 6<br />

17 Grand Rapids J.C. 13<br />

31 Illinois Benedictine 6<br />

68 NE Illinois 6<br />

38 at Ferris State 0<br />

32 Saginaw Valley 5<br />

7 at Northwood 7<br />

17 at Northern Michigan 21<br />

31 Hillsdale 14<br />

264 93<br />

1976<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

(2-3 GLIAC, T-2nd)<br />

8-2-0<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

23 at Grand Rapids J.C. 7<br />

10 at Michigan Tech 8<br />

31 at Franklin <strong>College</strong> 27<br />

26 at NE Illinois 0<br />

23 Ferris State 26<br />

17 at Saginaw Valley 6<br />

16 at Hillsdale 3<br />

14 Northwood 40<br />

3 Wayne State 0<br />

31 Northern Michigan 14<br />

194 131<br />

1977 7-3-0<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

(4-1 GLIAC, 1st)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

6 Bowling Green 17<br />

6 Michigan Tech 10<br />

41 Franklin <strong>College</strong> 35<br />

34 at NE Illinois 12<br />

7 at Ferris State 11<br />

41 Saginaw Valley 14<br />

24 Defiance <strong>College</strong> 0<br />

16 at Northwood 6<br />

31 Hillsdale 20<br />

6 at Wayne State 3<br />

212 128<br />

1978 9-3-0<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

(5-0 GLIAC, 1st)<br />

* NAIA Division I Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

34 NE Illinois 7<br />

22 at Northern Michigan 49<br />

3 at Bowling Green 49<br />

62 at Franklin <strong>College</strong> 19<br />

38 Ferris State 14<br />

24 at Saginaw Valley 14<br />

31 Central State (OH) 12<br />

36 Northwood 7<br />

28 at Hillsdale 21<br />

24 Wayne State 10<br />

24 at Wisc.-LaCrosse* 14<br />

7 at Elon <strong>College</strong> (NC)* 14<br />

333 229<br />

1979<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

(2-3 GLIAC, 4th)<br />

4-5-0<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

14 Northern Michigan 41<br />

48 at NE Illinois 7<br />

56 Franklin <strong>College</strong> 14<br />

14 at Wayne State 17<br />

24 at Saginaw Valley 32<br />

0 at Western Michigan 37<br />

28 Hillsdale 6<br />

22 at Northwood 14<br />

9 Ferris State 14<br />

215 182


Tight end Bob Mitchell<br />

1980 7-3-0<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

(4-2 GLIAC, T-2nd)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

14 at Hope <strong>College</strong> 7<br />

9 at Northern Michigan 48<br />

76 NE Illinois 0<br />

44 at Michigan Tech 6<br />

7 Wayne State 10<br />

45 Saginaw Valley 22<br />

34 Northwestern Iowa 26<br />

9 at Hillsdale 27<br />

17 Northwood 13<br />

35 at Ferris State 7<br />

290 166<br />

1981 7-2-0<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

(6-0 GLIAC, 1st)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

20 at Northern Iowa 21<br />

28 Northern Michigan 29<br />

52 Michigan Tech 6<br />

40 at Wayne State 17<br />

31 at Saginaw Valley 7<br />

31 Central State (OH) 20<br />

23 Hillsdale 12<br />

38 at Northwood 7<br />

46 Ferris State 12<br />

309 131<br />

1982<br />

Head Coach: Jim Harkema<br />

(5-1 GLIAC, 2nd)<br />

7-3-0<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

3 at Western Michigan 28<br />

44 St. Cloud State 7<br />

35 Central State (OH) 7<br />

32 Wayne State 14<br />

38 at Ferris State 35<br />

29 at Northern Michigan 47<br />

19 at Hillsdale 24<br />

35 at Michigan Tech 28<br />

20 Northwood 10<br />

55 Saginaw Valley 7<br />

310 213<br />

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS RESULTS<br />

1983 4-6-0 1987 7-4-0<br />

Head Coach: Bob Giesey<br />

(3-3 GLIAC, T-4th)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

24 St. Joseph’s (IN) 22<br />

21 at Eastern Illinois 35<br />

14 at Central State (OH) 21<br />

10 at Wayne State 22<br />

52 Ferris State 21<br />

14 Northern Michigan 27<br />

12 Hillsdale 10<br />

36 Michigan Tech 34<br />

30 at Northwood 31<br />

14 at Saginaw Valley 15<br />

227 238<br />

1984 0-10-0<br />

Head Coach: Bob Giesey<br />

(0-6 GLIAC, 7th)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

9 Eastern Illinois 35<br />

9 at Carson-Newman 42<br />

0 NW Missouri State 26<br />

13 at Northern Michigan 59<br />

14 Saginaw Valley 28<br />

6 at Hillsdale 20<br />

20 at Michigan Tech 27<br />

11 at Ferris State 13<br />

14 Northwood 21<br />

3 Wayne State 30<br />

99 301<br />

1985<br />

Head Coach: Tom Beck<br />

(4-2 GLIAC, 3rd tie)<br />

6-5-0<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

7 at Wisconsin-Stout 23<br />

7 Northern Michigan 42<br />

28 at Evansville 14<br />

10 Wayne State 7<br />

27 at Ferris State 21<br />

21 at Central Connecticut 14<br />

14 Hillsdale 21<br />

42 at Michigan Tech 22<br />

24 Northwood 21<br />

18 at Saginaw Valley 35<br />

15 Missouri-Rolla 17<br />

213 237<br />

1986 9-2-0<br />

Head Coach: Tom Beck<br />

(4-1 GLIAC, 2nd)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

35 Wisconsin-Stout 0<br />

30 at Butler University 28<br />

49 Evansville University 7<br />

21 at Wayne State 3<br />

30 Ferris State 22<br />

21 Central Connecticut 11<br />

22 at Hillsdale 25<br />

24 at Northern Michigan 28<br />

35 at Northwood 14<br />

28 Saginaw Valley 13<br />

30 at Missouri-Rolla 20<br />

325 171<br />

Head Coach: Tom Beck<br />

(4-1 GLIAC, 2nd)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

24 at NE Missouri 30<br />

24 Butler University 19<br />

50 Winona State 16<br />

23 at Central State (OH) 25<br />

28 Wayne State 0<br />

21 at Ferris State 5<br />

0 Northern Michigan 28<br />

28 Hillsdale 13<br />

3 at Central Florida 67<br />

45 Northwood 3<br />

31 at Saginaw Valley 28<br />

277 234<br />

1988 7-4-0<br />

Head Coach: Tom Beck<br />

(3-2 GLIAC, 3rd)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

35 NE Missouri State 36<br />

0 at Western Illinois 55<br />

45 at Winona State 26<br />

35 St. Francis (IL) 21<br />

13 at Wayne State 10<br />

36 Ferris State 20<br />

20 at Northern Michigan 30<br />

0 at Hillsdale 20<br />

46 SE Missouri State 24<br />

34 at Northwood 2<br />

14 Saginaw Valley 13<br />

278 257<br />

1989<br />

Head Coach: Tom Beck<br />

(5-0 GLIAC, 1st)<br />

NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

11-1-0<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

41 at California (PA) 7<br />

45 Mankato State 16<br />

27 at Butler University 18<br />

56 at St. Francis (IL) 32<br />

49 Wayne State 10<br />

28 at Ferris State 0<br />

38 Northern Michigan 18<br />

31 Hillsdale 17<br />

91 Valparaiso 0<br />

42 Northwood 17<br />

42 at Saginaw Valley 17<br />

24 Indiana (PA)* 34<br />

514 182<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

153


154<br />

1990 10-2-0<br />

Head Coach: Tom Beck<br />

(9-1 MIFC, 1st)<br />

NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

58 at St. Joseph’s (IN) 16<br />

27 at Mankato State 24<br />

35 Butler University 0<br />

30 at Indianapolis 12<br />

23 Saginaw Valley 7<br />

45 at Northern Michigan 15<br />

42 Ferris State 12<br />

14 Ashland 3<br />

34 at Hillsdale 38<br />

35 Wayne State 15<br />

55 at Valparaiso 0<br />

14 East Texas State* 20<br />

412 162<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS RESULTS<br />

Running back Eric Lynch<br />

The Mud Bowl in 1978 versus Elon <strong>College</strong><br />

1991 9-3-0<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(8-2 MIFC, T-2nd)<br />

NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

31 St. Joseph’s (IN) 3<br />

21 at North Dakota State 17<br />

0 at Butler University 35<br />

31 Indianapolis 13<br />

10 at Saginaw Valley 14<br />

35 Northern Michigan 0<br />

28 at Ferris State 6<br />

38 at Ashland 7<br />

9 Hillsdale 6<br />

59 at Wayne State 28<br />

36 Valparaiso 3<br />

15 at East Texas State* 36<br />

313 166<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

1992 8-3-0<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(8-2 MIFC, T-1st)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

28 at St. Joseph’s (IN) 18<br />

27 Indiana (PA) 45<br />

21 Butler University 10<br />

21 at Indianapolis 7<br />

24 Saginaw Valley 20<br />

23 at Northern Michigan 20<br />

0 Ferris State 23<br />

10 Ashland 27<br />

34 at Hillsdale 21<br />

16 Wayne State 14<br />

45 at Valparaiso 14<br />

249 219<br />

1993<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(6-2-2 MIFC, 3rd)<br />

6-3-2<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

38 St. Joseph’s (IN) 14<br />

3 at Indiana (PA) 34<br />

35 at Northwood 0<br />

31 Indianapolis 7<br />

36 at Saginaw Valley 17<br />

28 Northern Michigan 28<br />

17 at Ferris State 17<br />

14 at Ashland 29<br />

21 Hillsdale <strong>College</strong> 38<br />

28 at Wayne State 25<br />

20 St. Francis (IL) 18<br />

271 227<br />

1994 8-4-0<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(8-2 MIFC, 2nd)<br />

NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

33 at Indiana (PA) 35<br />

35 at Indianapolis 24<br />

49 St. Francis (IL) 7<br />

17 at Ashland 7<br />

21 Ferris State 27<br />

31 Wayne State 14<br />

20 at Hillsdale 33<br />

33 Michigan Tech 7<br />

24 at Northern Michigan 17<br />

27 Saginaw Valley 20<br />

70 at Northwood 13<br />

27 at Indiana (PA)* 35<br />

387 239<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs


1995 8-3-0<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(8-2 MIFC, 2nd)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

25 Indiana (PA) 28<br />

56 Indianapolis 0<br />

42 at St. Francis (IL) 0<br />

52 Ashland 17<br />

21 at Ferris State 30<br />

42 at Wayne State 10<br />

25 Hillsdale 20<br />

54 at Michigan Tech 52<br />

26 Northern Michigan 23<br />

21 at Saginaw Valley 24<br />

43 Northwood 7<br />

407 211<br />

1996 8-3-0<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(8-2 MIFC, 2nd)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

14 at SW Texas State 19<br />

20 St. Francis (IL) 31<br />

14 at Ashland 7<br />

36 Ferris State 17<br />

23 Wayne State 0<br />

17 at Hillsdale 16<br />

56 Michigan Tech 7<br />

9 at Northern Michigan 14<br />

17 Saginaw Valley 6<br />

38 at Northwood 34<br />

28 at Indianapolis 14<br />

272 165<br />

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS RESULTS<br />

1997<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(9-1 MIFC, T-1st)<br />

9-2-0<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

38 at St. Francis (IL) 29<br />

31 Ashland 20<br />

21 at Ferris State 18<br />

45 at Wayne State 30<br />

14 Hillsdale 12<br />

49 at Michigan Tech 21<br />

39 Northern Michigan 22<br />

27 at Saginaw Valley (ot) 30<br />

24 Northwood 20<br />

19 at UC Davis 21<br />

23 Indianapolis 14<br />

330 237<br />

1998<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(9-1 MIFC, 1st)<br />

NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

9-3-0<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

42 Ashland 35<br />

44 Northwood 41<br />

28 at Indianapolis 17<br />

50 Findlay 7<br />

40 St. Francis (IL.) 2<br />

49 at Mercyhurst 14<br />

37 at Saginaw Valley 36<br />

14 Northern Michigan 17<br />

38 UC Davis 40<br />

43 at Michigan Tech 23<br />

56 at Ferris State (ot) 53<br />

14 at Slippery Rock* 37<br />

455 322<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

1999<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(5-4 GLIAC, T-7th)<br />

5-5<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

20 South Dakota State 35<br />

30 at Northwood 41<br />

14 Indianapolis 30<br />

37 at Findlay 9<br />

26 Mercyhurst 19<br />

31 Saginaw Valley State 7<br />

13 at Northern Michigan 51<br />

44 at Ashland 26<br />

21 Michigan Tech 7<br />

23 Ferris State 48<br />

259 273<br />

2000<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(7-3 GLIAC, 3rd)<br />

7-4<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

27 at South Dakota State 36<br />

21 at Saginaw Valley 28<br />

17 Northwood 45<br />

38 Ashland 7<br />

28 at Northern Michigan 29<br />

21 Ferris State 20<br />

56 Indianapolis 21<br />

45 at Mercyhurst 20<br />

31 Michigan Tech 29<br />

22 at Wayne State 20<br />

31 at Hillsdale 29<br />

337 284<br />

2001<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(9-0 GLIAC, 1st)<br />

13-1<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

56 Minnesota-Crookston 0<br />

38 Saginaw Valley 7<br />

63 at Ashland 19<br />

64 Northern Michigan 14<br />

63 at Ferris State 17<br />

63 at Indianapolis 27<br />

59 Mercyhurst 3<br />

44 at Michigan Tech 34<br />

77 Wayne State 12<br />

57 Hillsdale 21<br />

42 Bloomsburg* 14<br />

33 Saginaw Valley* 30<br />

34 Catawba* 16<br />

14 North Dakota* 17<br />

707 231<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

155


156<br />

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS RESULTS<br />

2002 NCAA DII National Champions 2003 NCAA DII National Champions<br />

2002 14-0<br />

NCAA DII<br />

National Champions<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(9-0 GLIAC, 1st)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

24 UC Davis 17<br />

49 at Wayne State 14<br />

44 Hillsdale 19<br />

56 at Michigan Tech 14<br />

51 Northern Michigan 14<br />

23 at Saginaw Valley 18<br />

33 Northwood 14<br />

62 at Mercyhurst 24<br />

50 Indianapolis 13<br />

63 Findlay 19<br />

62 C.W. Post* 13<br />

62 Indiana (PA.)* 21<br />

44 Northern Colorado* 7<br />

31 Valdosta State* 24<br />

654 231<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

2005 NCAA DII National Champions<br />

2003 14-1<br />

NCAA DII<br />

National Champions<br />

Head Coach: Brian Kelly<br />

(9-1 GLIAC, 2nd)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

9 at UC Davis (ot) 6<br />

40 Ferris State 10<br />

50 Wayne State 14<br />

37 at Hillsdale 24<br />

48 Michigan Tech 17<br />

50 at Northern Michigan 20<br />

20 Saginaw Valley 34<br />

33 at Northwood 14<br />

51 Mercyhurst 6<br />

53 at Indianapolis 10<br />

44 at Findlay 0<br />

65 at Bentley* 36<br />

10 at Saginaw Valley* 3<br />

31 at TX A&M-Kingsville* 3<br />

10 North Dakota* 3<br />

551 220<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

2004<br />

Head Coach: Chuck Martin<br />

(8-2 GLIAC, 2nd)<br />

NCAA Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

10-3-0<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

24 at Ferris State 6<br />

48 at Gannon 17<br />

35 Indianapolis 9<br />

37 Ashland 7<br />

34 at Wayne State 0<br />

58 Hillsdale 7<br />

20 at Saginaw Valley 31<br />

14 Northwood 35<br />

45 at Northern Michigan 29<br />

24 Michigan Tech^ 7<br />

16 at Winona State* 13<br />

10 at Northwood* 7<br />

15 at North Dakota* 19<br />

380 187<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

^Bash At The Big House (50,123)<br />

2005 13-0<br />

NCAA DII<br />

National Champions<br />

Head Coach: Chuck Martin<br />

(9-0 GLIAC, 1st)<br />

GVSU OPPONENT OPP<br />

30 Ferris State 10<br />

61 Gannon 10<br />

29 at Indianapolis 13<br />

14 at Ashland 10<br />

36 Wayne State 22<br />

38 at Hillsdale 10<br />

31 Saginaw Valley 10<br />

30 at Northwood 14<br />

48 Northern Michigan 3<br />

17 North Dakota* 3<br />

24 Saginaw Valley* 17<br />

55 East Stroudsburg* 20<br />

21 NW Missouri State* 17<br />

434 159<br />

*NCAA Division II Play<strong>of</strong>fs


2005 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

National Champions<br />

-Defeated North Dakota, 17-3<br />

-Defeated Saginaw Valley State, 24-17<br />

-Defeated East Stroudsburg, 55-20<br />

-Defeated Northwest Missouri State, 21-17<br />

2004 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

Lost in Quarterfinals<br />

-Defeated Winona State, 16-13<br />

-Defeated Northwood, 10-7<br />

-Lost to North Dakota, 19-15<br />

2003 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

National Champions<br />

-Defeated Bentley <strong>College</strong>, 65-36<br />

-Defeated Saginaw Valley State, 10-3<br />

-Defeated Texas A&M Kingsville, 31-3<br />

-Defeated North Dakota, 10-3<br />

1978 NAIA Play<strong>of</strong>f Quarterfinal Final Game<br />

Grand Valley State 24, UW-Lacrosse 14<br />

Lacrosse, Wis. • Dec. 2, 1978<br />

Memorial Field<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 14 7 0 3 24<br />

UW-Lacrosse 7 0 0 7 14<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV UW<br />

1 8:04 UW Paul Radcliffe 6 yd run (Siedel kick)<br />

{13-69, 6:56} 0 7<br />

1 4:17 GV Vaness 38 yd pass from Quinley (McCoy<br />

kick) {8-59, 3:43} 7 7<br />

1 0:16 GV Vaness 1 yd run (McCoy kick)<br />

{8-35, 3:42} 14 7<br />

2 9:48 GV Roach 2 yd run (McCoy kick) {10-51, 5:05} 21 7<br />

4 14:55 UW Robinson 17 yd pass from Draxler<br />

(Seidel kick) {15-77, 5:34} 21 14<br />

4 1:28 GV McCoy 37 yd field goal {9-28, 3:21} 24 14<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV UW<br />

First Downs 13 19<br />

Rushes/Yards 45-140 50-160<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 14/5/2 36/17/5<br />

Yards Passing 95 225<br />

Total Offense 235 385<br />

Punts/Average 4-35.2 1-32<br />

Fumbles 1-1 2-1<br />

Penalties 2-20 7-30<br />

2002 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

National Champions<br />

-Defeated C.W. Post, 62-13<br />

-Defeated Indiana (Pa.), 62-21<br />

-Defeated Northern Colorado, 44-7<br />

-Defeated Valdosta State, 31-24<br />

2001 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

National Finalist<br />

-Defeated Bloomsburg (Pa.), 42-14<br />

-Defeated Saginaw Valley State, 33-30<br />

-Defeated Catawaba <strong>College</strong>, 34-16<br />

-Lost to North Dakota, 17-14<br />

1998 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

Lost in First Round<br />

-Lost to Slippery Rock, 37-14<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Roach 13-46, Vaness 13-38. UW-Pieper 18-66, Radcliffe15-61.<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 5-14, 95. UW-Draxler 16-385, 211.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Nash 2-25, Vaness 1-38. UW-Robinson 6-125, Pieper 5-46.<br />

A - 2148<br />

1994 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

Lost in First Round<br />

-Lost to Indiana (Pa.), 35-27<br />

1991 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

Lost in First Round<br />

-Lost to East Texas State, 36-15<br />

1990 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

Lost in First Round<br />

-Lost to East Texas State, 20-14<br />

1989 NCAA D-II Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

Lost in First Round<br />

-Lost to Indiana (Pa.), 34-24<br />

1978 NAIA Play<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

Lost in Semifinals<br />

-Defeated UW-Lacrosse, 24-14<br />

-Lost to Elon <strong>College</strong>, 13-7<br />

1978 NAIA Play<strong>of</strong>fs Semifinal Game<br />

Elon 13, Gramd Valley State 7<br />

Burlington, NC • Dec. 9, 1978<br />

Burlington Memorial Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 0 0 0 7 7<br />

Elon <strong>College</strong> 0 3 0 10 13<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV EC<br />

2 0:05 EC Rippy 27 yd field goal {5-27, 1:26} 0 3<br />

4 12:46 EC Hedrick 1 yd run (Rippy kick) {7-24, 2:49} 0 10<br />

4 5:16 EC Rippy 30 yd field goal {9-40, 4:44} 0 13<br />

4 2:44 GV Rubick 10 yd pass from Quinley (McCoy<br />

kick) {7-77, 1:42} 7 13<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV EC<br />

First Downs 12 12<br />

Rushes/Yards 43/114 55/182<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 16-9-2 7-3-1<br />

Yards Passing 95 48<br />

Total Offense 209 230<br />

Punts/Average 5-27.2 5-31.6<br />

Fumbles 9-4 5-3<br />

Penalties 7-57 5-26<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 27:37 32:23<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: EC-Corpening 20-90, Hedrick 22-76. GV-Vaness 11-49, Roach 14-<br />

33.<br />

PASSING: EC-Currin 3-7, 48. GV-Quinley 9-16, 95.<br />

RECEIVING: EC-Hackett 3-48. GV-Nash 4-58, Rubick 2-26.<br />

A - 3500<br />

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158<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

1989 NCAA Division II First Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Indiana (Pa.) 34, Grand Valley State 24<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 18, 1989<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Indiana (Pa.) 0 7 7 20 34<br />

Grand Valley State 3 7 7 7 24<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} IU GV<br />

1 8:24 GV Miguel Sagaro 31 yd field goal<br />

{10-36, 5:10} 0 3<br />

2 14:58 GV Eric Lynch 1 yd run (Miguel Sagaro kick)<br />

{7-18, 2:38} 0 10<br />

2 10:44 IU Doug Adamrovich 9 yd run {Rob Grims<br />

kick) {10-51, 4:18} 7 10<br />

3 8:52 GV Eric Lynch 2 yd run (Miguel Sagaro kick)<br />

{12-64, 6:04} 7 17<br />

3 2:25 IU Ken Rock 1 yd run (Rob Grims kick)<br />

{8-55, 3:13} 14 17<br />

4 14:55 IU Ken Rock 19 yd run (Rob Grims kick<br />

failed) {5-44, 1:32} 20 17<br />

4 10:13 GV Eric Lynch 1 yd run (Miguel Sagaro kick)<br />

{7-27, 2:59} 20 24<br />

4 9:33 IU Hill 58 yd pass from Tony Alliucci<br />

(Rob Grims kick) {2-58,0:39} 27 24<br />

4 4:16 IU Ken Rock 1 yd run (Rob Grims kick)<br />

{10-50, 3:43} 34 24<br />

TEAM STATISTICS IU GV<br />

First Downs 18 18<br />

Rushes/Yards 38/136 49/182<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 20-13-1 29-13-0<br />

Yards Passing 224 144<br />

Total Offense 360 326<br />

Punts/Average 4/34.0 5/24.0<br />

Fumbles/Lost 2/2 4/2<br />

Penalties 8/76 9/63<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 26:42 33:18<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: IU- Rock 26-121, Adamrovich 6-22. GV- Lipsey 17-76, Lynch 19-74.<br />

PASSING: IU-Alliucci 13-20-1, 224; GV- Hull 13-29-0, 144.<br />

RECEIVING: IU- Hill 7-154, Kovell 2-27; GV- Mitchell 5-67, E. Lynch 3-23.<br />

A - 1837<br />

1990 NCAA Division II First Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

East Texas State 20, Grand Valley State 14<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 17, 1990<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

East Texas State 7 3 7 3 20<br />

Grand Valley State 6 0 0 8 14<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} ET GV<br />

1 7:25 GV Eric Lynch 1 yd run (Miguel Sagaro<br />

kick failed) {8-57, 3:21} 0 6<br />

1 2:20 ET Gary Perry 4 yd run (Billy Watkins kick)<br />

{15-83, 5:05} 7 6<br />

2 6:32 ET Billy Watkins 42 yd field goal<br />

{9-30, 3:26} 10 6<br />

3 5:42 ET Gary Compton pass from Bob Bounds<br />

(Billy Watkins kick) {4-54, 0:50} 17 6<br />

4 9:09 GV Jack Hull 4 yd run (Hull pass to Mele good)<br />

{8-70, 2:54} 17 14<br />

4 4:02 ET Billy Watkins 35 yd field goal<br />

{6-43, 3:16} 20 14<br />

TEAM STATISTICS ET GV<br />

First Downs 22 24<br />

Rushes/Yards 40/76 46/231<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 29-18-1 22-9-3<br />

Yards Passing 225 113<br />

Total Offense 301 344<br />

Punts/Average 4/39.3 4/25.7<br />

Fumbles/Lost 3/1 1/1<br />

Penalties 8/85 10/89<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 31:20 28:40<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: ET- Bounds 13-65, Chapman 10-33; GV-Lipsey 18-127, Lynch 15-85.<br />

PASSING: ET- Bounds 16-26-1, 207; GV- Hull 9-21-3 113<br />

RECEIVING: ET- Harp 6-73, Compton 4-71; GV-Mele 3-46, Short 2-27<br />

A - 3103


1991 NCAA Division II First Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

East Texas State 36, Grand Valley State 15<br />

Commerce, Tex. • Nov. 23, 1991<br />

Memorial Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 7 0 0 8 15<br />

East Texas State 7 0 22 7 36<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV ET<br />

1 10:41 ET Gary Perry 2 yd run (Billy Watkins kick)<br />

{4-35, 1:19} 0 7<br />

1 4:50 GV Jack Hull 23 yd run (Miguel Sagaro kick)<br />

{11-78, 5:15} 7 7<br />

3 7:30 ET Bob Bounds 13 yd run (pass failed)<br />

{3-14, 0:56} 7 13<br />

3 2:37 ET Anthony Evans tackles in end zone by<br />

Joe Brookins, safety 7 15<br />

3 0:48 ET Gary Perry 1 yd run (Billy Watkins kick)<br />

{4-80, 1:49} 7 22<br />

3 0:00 ET Wille Mozeke 48 yd pass from Mike Meador<br />

(Billy Watkins kick) {1-48, 0:09} 7 29<br />

4 4:34 ET Eddie Tenison 11 yd run (Billy Watkins kick)<br />

{6-86, 3:33} 7 36<br />

4 0:31 GV John Sanders 7 yd pass from Jack Hull<br />

(Jack Hull pass good) {9-80, 2:40} 15 36<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV ET<br />

First Downs 22 28<br />

Rushes/Yards 37/159 52/278<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 36/16/3 26/13/1<br />

Yards Passing 182 229<br />

Total Offense 341 507<br />

Punts/Average 5/38.4 5/37.4<br />

Fumbles/Lost 7/5 3/2<br />

Penalties/Yards 9/69 12/127<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 27:57 32:03<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: ET-Perry 19-122, Mozeke 11-68; GV-Lynch 18-77, Evans 7-57.<br />

PASSING: ET-Meador 8-13-0, 168; GV-Hull 16-36-3, 182.<br />

RECEIVING: ET-Perry 3-37, Minor 2-81; GV-Mitchell 6-70, Sanders 3-24<br />

A - 3000<br />

1994 NCAA Division II First Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Indiana (Pa.) 35, Grand Valley State 27<br />

Indiana, Pa. • Nov. 19, 1994<br />

George P. Miller Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 0 10 10 7 27<br />

Indiana (Pa.) 7 7 7 14 35<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV IU<br />

1 0:52 IU Dennis Robinson 36 yd run (John Ruff kick)<br />

{7-65, 2:58} 0 7<br />

2 14:04 GV Will Sanders 34 yd field goal {7-81, 1:43} 3 7<br />

2 7:12 IU Dennis Robinson (John Ruff kick)<br />

{9-51, 4:12} 3 14<br />

2 4:04 GV Youseff Sareini 28 yd pass from Kwame<br />

McKinnon (Sanders kick) {8-86, 3:08} 10 14<br />

3 7:33 GV Scott Kuderick 3 yd run (Will Sanders)<br />

{7-67, 3:51) 17 14<br />

3 4:13 GV Will Sanders 38 yd field goal {4-16, 1:37} 20 14<br />

3 1:50 IU Dennis Robinson 4 yd run (John Ruff kick)<br />

{6-73, 2:23} 20 21<br />

4 14:30 IU Taun Henderson 62 yd pass from Ken<br />

Fergusen (John Ruff kick) {3-76, 1:05} 20 28<br />

4 7:28 IU Dennis Robinson 20 yd run (John Ruff kick)<br />

{3-45, 1:14) 20 35<br />

4 1:25 GV Darnell Jamison 3 yd run (Will Sanders kick)<br />

{9-88, 2:04} 27 35<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV IU<br />

First Downs 16 19<br />

Rushes/Yards 39/154 56/279<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 28/12/1 15/7/3<br />

Yards Passing 197 196<br />

Total Offense 351 427<br />

Punts/Average 9-32.7 5-34.6<br />

Fumbles 0/0 3/1<br />

Penalties 10/62 7/41<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 30:55 29:05<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: IU-Robinson 33-203. Campolo 7-45; GV-Jamison 21-130, Mckinnon<br />

11-44.<br />

PASSING: IU-Fergusen 4-9-2, 162; GV-McKinnon 12-28-1, 197.<br />

RECEIVING: IU-Henderson 3-101, Glass 1-50; GV-Sareini 3-55, Porte 3-38.<br />

A - 1824<br />

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160<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

1998 NCAA Division II First Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Slippery Rock 37, Grand Valley State 14<br />

Slippery Rock, Pa. • Nov. 21, 1998<br />

N. Kerr Thompson Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 0 7 7 0 14<br />

Slippery Rock 0 7 23 7 37<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV SR<br />

2 2:53 SR D.J. Flick 11 yd pass from Randy McKavish<br />

(Morgan Anderson kick) {8-70, 3:45} 0 7<br />

2 0:13 GV Jason Trice 23 yd pass fro m Jeff Fox<br />

(Kevin Sonntag kick) {8-74, 2:32} 7 7<br />

3 11:04 SR Morgan Anderson 24 yd field goal {10-69, 3:48} 7 10<br />

3 6:18 SR Brian Polk 47 yd fumble return (Morgan Anderson<br />

kick) 7 17<br />

3 6:01 GV Billy Cook 85 yd kick<strong>of</strong>f return (Kevin Sanntog<br />

kick) 14 17<br />

3 4:49 SR D.J. Flick 65 yd pass from Randy McKavish<br />

(Morgan Anderson kick failed) {3-65, 1:02} 14 23<br />

3 0:53 SR Scott Whipple 40 yd pass from Randy McKavish<br />

(Morgan Anderson kick) {4-82, 1:45) 14 30<br />

4 6:29 SR D.J. Flick 67 yd pass from Randy McKavish<br />

(Morgan Anderson kick) {1-67, 0:14} 14 37<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV SR<br />

First Downs 17 22<br />

Rushes/Yards 24/112 42/218<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 50/26/2 29/14/0<br />

Yards Passing 296 277<br />

Total Offense 408 495<br />

Punts/Average 5/39.0 7/35.7<br />

Fumbles 3/3 1/0<br />

Penalties 9/81 6/52<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 28:04 31:56<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: SR-Magulick 21-88, Kennedy 9-64; GV-Granata 8-70, Catledge 10-47<br />

PASSING: SR-McKavish 14-29-0, 277; GV-Fox 26-50-2, 296.<br />

RECEIVING: SR-Whipple 6-79, Flick 3-143; GV-Smith 9-96, Trice 7-99.<br />

A - 5500<br />

2001 NCAA Division II First Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 42, Bloomsburg 14<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 17, 2001<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Bloomsburg 7 7 0 0 14<br />

Grand Valley State 7 21 14 0 42<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} BU GV<br />

1 3:28 GV Darren Smith 35 yd interception return<br />

(Kevin Sonntag kick) 0 7<br />

1 1:52 BU Darryl Williams 18 yd pass from Chris<br />

Thompson (Ton Oliver kick) {5-57, 1:36} 7 7<br />

2 14:56 GV David Kircus 10 yd pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Kevin Sonntag kick) {6-62, 1:56} 7 14<br />

2 11:27 GV Curt Anes 29 yd run (Kevin Sonntag kick)<br />

{3-35, 1:23} 7 21<br />

2 8:02 GV Reggie Spearmon 1 yd run (Kevin Sonntag<br />

kick) {3-46, 1:19} 7 28<br />

2 0:57 BU Rocco Forgione 11 yd pass from Chris<br />

Thompson (Tom Oliver kick) {15-75, 7:05} 14 28<br />

3 3:01 GV Reggie Spearmon 1 yd run (Kevin Sonntag<br />

kick) {8-80, 3:21} 14 35<br />

3 0:55 GV Reggie Spearmon 4 yd run (Kevin Sonntag<br />

kick) {3-13, 0:39} 14 42<br />

TEAM STATISTICS BU GV<br />

First Downs 19 25<br />

Rushes/Yards 35/104 52/241<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 33/19/2 25/16/2<br />

Yards Passing 214 277<br />

Total Offense 255 493<br />

Punts/Average 7/35.9 2/15.0<br />

Fumbles/Lost 4/2 1/1<br />

Penalties/Yards 6/61 7/75<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 27:54 32:06<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 24-94, Lesniak 14-56; BU-Glaze 18-63, Henry 6-32.<br />

PASSING: GV-Anes 12-17-0, 187; BU-Thompson 19-33-2, 214.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 8-172, Hibbler 3-61; BU-Forgione 7-107, Johnson 5-<br />

30. A - 4858<br />

by Joe Conklin<br />

The No. 2 ranked Lakers were well on their way to a 42-14 victory over Bloomsburg (Pa.)<br />

in a first-round Division II play<strong>of</strong>f game at Lubbers Stadium when they gathered around injured<br />

quarterback Curt Anes as he was being placed on a trainer’s cart at the 50-yard line.<br />

“We decided we were going to do this for Curt,” junior wide receiver David Kircus said.<br />

“He’s carried us all year long. I saw Curt at halftime and it brought a tear to my eye to see<br />

him in so much pain.”<br />

Anes injury was diagnosed as a dislocated left knee. He was taken to Saint Mary’s<br />

Hospital for further evaluation.<br />

Redshirt freshman Todd Wojciechowski took over and guided Grand Valley to two secondhalf<br />

touchdowns as the Lakers (11-0) completed the first play<strong>of</strong>f win in school history.<br />

The Lakers will host Saginaw Valley State (11-1) next Saturday in a rematch <strong>of</strong> Great Lakes<br />

Intercollegiate Athletic Conference teams. The Cardinals, who lost to Grand Valley 38-7 on<br />

Sept. 8, rallied to beat Indiana (Pa.) 33-32 Saturday.<br />

Anes is one <strong>of</strong> eight finalists for the Harlon Hill Award, presented annually to Division II’s<br />

top player. He had 48 touchdown passes and ran for five TDs in the regular season and made a<br />

major first-half contribution to Saturday’s victory by throwing a 10-yard pass to Kircus and<br />

running 29 yards for another score.<br />

Running back Reggie Spearmon scored on 1, 1, and 4 yards for Grand Valley. He rushed<br />

for 94 yards, complementing the passing attacks that saw Kircus finish with eight receptions for<br />

172 yards.<br />

Defensive back Darren Smith returned an interception 35 yards for Grand Valley’s first<br />

touchdown. The Lakers’ defense shut down Bloomsburg in the second half as linebacker<br />

Clarence Lindsay and safety Dustin Cole finished with 10 tackles each.<br />

“We lost to a fine football team.” Bloomsburg coach Danny Hale said. “I really, really am<br />

saddened by Anes’ injury. He’s a real leader, I’d like to see what (Grand Valley) could do with<br />

him throughout this play<strong>of</strong>f”<br />

The Lakers, playing in their first postseason game in three seasons, had been 0-5 in Division<br />

II play<strong>of</strong>f contests.<br />

“If our defense continues to play the way it plays, we feel we can keep playing this game<br />

for a national championship,” Kelly said.


2001 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 33, Saginaw Valley State 30<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 24, 2001<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Saginaw Valley State 10 7 6 7 30<br />

Grand Valley State 0 13 14 6 33<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} SV GV<br />

1 10:01 SV Mark LaFreniere 2 yd pass from Matt<br />

LaFleur (Eric Houle kick) {6-39, 2:50} 7 0<br />

1 0:06 SV Eric Houle 39 yd field goal {6-58, 2:28} 10 0<br />

2 13:24 GV David Kircus 25 yd pass from Todd<br />

Wojciechowski (Ryan Brady pass failed)<br />

{5-42, 1:42} 10 6<br />

2 9:33 GV David Kircus 3 yd pass from Todd<br />

Wojciechowski (Kevin Sonntag kick)<br />

{9-33, 2:42} 10 13<br />

2 3:33 SV Matt LaFleur 70 yd run (Eric Houle kick)<br />

{3-59, 1:30} 17 13<br />

3 9:44 GV Phil Condon 11 yd pass from Ryan Brady<br />

(Kevin Sonntag kick) {7-45, 1:44} 17 20<br />

3 4:55 GV David Kircus 38 yd pass from Ryan Brady<br />

(Kevin Sonntag kick) {1-38, 0:01} 17 27<br />

3 1:03 SV Matt LaFleur 4 yd run (Eric Houle kick<br />

blocked) {8-46, 3:52} 23 27<br />

4 5:34 GV Ryan Brady 3 yd run (Ryan Brady pass falied)<br />

{6-64, 2:07} 23 33<br />

4 3:27 SV Keath Bartynski 13 yd pass from Matt<br />

LaFleur (Eric Houle kick) {6-64, 2:07} 30 33<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

TEAM STATISTICS SV GV<br />

First Downs 14 24<br />

Rushes/Yards 33/175 59/276<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 23/15/2 22/11/1<br />

Yards Passing 213 136<br />

Total Offense 354 382<br />

Punts/Average 4/38.3 5/41.4<br />

Fumbles/Lost 3/1 1/1<br />

Penalties/Yards 6/36 6/36<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 28:19 31:41<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 25-113, Brady 22-88; SV-LaFleur 15-87, Bartynski 12-48.<br />

PASSING: GV-Wojciechowski 8-15-0, 77; SV-LaFleur 15-23-2, 213.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 4-73, Condon 3-31; SV LaFreniere 6-45, Bartnski 4-73<br />

A - 3737<br />

by Joe Conklin<br />

Brian Kelly’s voice pierced the din in the jubilant Grand Valley State locker room.<br />

“This was a game for the ages,” the Lakers’ coach told his football players Saturday. “This<br />

is our moment.”<br />

No. 2-ranked Grand Valley rode raw emotion and the confidence <strong>of</strong> a third-string quarterback<br />

to a 33-30 victory over Saginaw Valley State at rainy and windswept Lubbers Stadium and<br />

a berth in the NCAA Division II national semifinals.<br />

Sophomore Ryan Brady threw two touchdown passes in the second half and ran for a third<br />

TD as the Lakers (12-0) beat Grand Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rival Saginaw<br />

Valley (11-2) for the second tme this season.<br />

The Lakers, who hadn’t won a play<strong>of</strong>f game in school history until this season will meet No.<br />

9 Catawaba (N.C.) in next Saturday’s semifinals. The site <strong>of</strong> the game will be decided today in<br />

a conference call with NCAA <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />

Brady, a starting wide receiver for the Lakers, was pressed into service at quarterback late in<br />

the second quarter when starter Todd Wojciechowski suffered a rib injury.<br />

“I’ve always been a quarterback at heart,” Brady, who ran for 88 yards on 22 carries and<br />

completed three <strong>of</strong> seven passes for 59 yards and one TD. “I always knew if anything drastic<br />

happened or an emergency had to come, I would get thrown in there.”<br />

Brady’s 3-yard run with 5:34 left in the game was the winning touchdown. He also threw<br />

an 11-yard TD pass to tight end Phil Condon, a 38-yarder to Kircus and ran out the clock in the<br />

last 3:27 after Saginaw Valley cut the gap to 33-30.<br />

Kircus caught 25- and 3- yard TD passes from Wojciechowski in the first half as Grand<br />

Valley rallied from a 10-0 deficit. Kircus has 32 TD catches this season.<br />

Grand Valley’s Lucius Hawkins had two interceptions to spark the Laker’s defense that was<br />

under constant pressure from Saginaw Valley quarterback Matt LaFleur, who Kelly called “one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the most creative” players he’s seen in 15 years <strong>of</strong> coaching at Grand Valley.<br />

“Our whole focus was on LaFleur,” said Grand Valley linebacker Clarence Lindsay, who had<br />

eight tackles and three sacks for nine yards in losses. “He’ll make it happen for them...but he<br />

can’t beat a team all by himself.”<br />

LaFleur showed his creativity in a 70-yard TD when he sc rambled to turn a failed pass play<br />

into a score. He also kept the Cardinals’ hopes alive with a desperate 33-yard fourth-down pass<br />

to LaFreniere on their last drive.<br />

“I can’t say enough about how disappointed I am right now,” LaFleur said. “I’m speechless<br />

basically.”<br />

The TD pass to Bartynski came with 3:27 left in the game, but Grand Valley ran out the<br />

clock.<br />

“I feel like we ran out <strong>of</strong> time,” Saginaw Valley coach Randy Awrey said. “I think we would<br />

have won the game if we had gotten the ball back”<br />

2001 NCAA Division II Semifinal Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 34, Catawaba 16<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Dec. 1, 2001<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Catawaba <strong>College</strong> 7 0 3 6 16<br />

Grand Valley State 0 13 0 21 34<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} CC GV<br />

1 7:15 CC Nick Means 27 yd pass from Luke Samples<br />

(Matt Gross kick) {3-51, 0:54} 7 0<br />

2 9:27 GV Terrance Banks 12 yd pass from Todd<br />

Wojciechowski (Kevin Sonntag kick) {5-54,<br />

1:06} 7 7<br />

2 0:54 GV Scott Mackey 39 yd interception return<br />

(Kevin Sonntag kick failed) 7 13<br />

3 5:03 CC Matt Gross 25 yd field goal {6-54, 2:05} 10 13<br />

4 14:58 GV Reggie Spearmon 1 yd run (Kevin Sonntag<br />

kick) {11-77, 5:05) 10 20<br />

4 6:36 CC Rodney Wallace 4 yd run (Matt Gross kick<br />

failed) {8-41, 3:35} 16 20<br />

4 5:19 GV Reggie Spearmon 3 yd run (Kevin Sonntag<br />

kick) {3-72, 1:17} 16 27<br />

4 0:39 GV Reggie Spearmon 2 yd run (Kevin Sonntag<br />

kick) {8-53, 4:22} 16 34<br />

TEAM STATISTICS CC GV<br />

First Downs 16 18<br />

Rushes/Yards 33/91 50/242<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 36/22/2 14/7/0<br />

Yards Passing 238 155<br />

Total Offense 329 397<br />

Punts/Average 7/30.7 6/40.3<br />

Fumbles 0/0 1/1<br />

Penalties 4/30 5/45<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 32:26 27:34<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 20-121, Brady 23-107; CC-Wallace 19-68, Bland 6-16;<br />

PASSING: GV-Wojciechowski 4-7-0, 63; CC-Samples 22-36-2, 238<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 3-78, Banks 2-39; CC-Squirewell 8-51, Means 7-64<br />

A - 6585<br />

by Howie Beardsley<br />

Grand Valley State University quarterbacks Ryan Brady and Todd Wojciechowski acknowledge<br />

that neither comes close to equaling the talents <strong>of</strong> Harlon Hill Trophy finalist Curt Anes.<br />

But together, Brady and Wojciechowski have been good enough in Anes’ absence to lead<br />

the Lakers and the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to some uncharted waters.<br />

Grand Valley took advantage <strong>of</strong> a two-quarterback scheme, another strong running day by<br />

Reggie Spearmon and a stalwart defensive effort in a 34-16 triumph over Catawaba <strong>College</strong> in<br />

an NCAA Division semifinal game in front <strong>of</strong> 6,585 spectators at Lubbers Stadium.<br />

The outcome sends the Lakers (13-0) into Saturday’s 2 p.m. national championship game<br />

against North Dakota in Florence, Ala.<br />

Fourth-quarater touchdown runs <strong>of</strong> 1, 3, and 2 yards from Spearmon - part <strong>of</strong> the junior’s<br />

20-carry, 121-yard outing - allowed the Lakers to distance themselves from a Catawaba squad<br />

that never got its patented running attack rolling.<br />

“People said we couldn’t get this far when we lost Curt,” said defensive tackle Shad Risk,<br />

referring to the season-ending dislocated knee and torn posterior cruciate ligament Anes suffered<br />

in the postseason opener against Bloomsburg (Pa.) University. “Be we all united together.<br />

We’ve done it the entire play<strong>of</strong>fs.”<br />

GVSU accounted for 267 rushing yards and 397 total yards. Brady and Wojciechowski<br />

combined to complete 7 <strong>of</strong> 14 passes for 155 yards, including Wojciechowski’s 12-yard scoring<br />

pass to Terrance Banks early in the first quarter to tie the score at 7-7.<br />

Brady also gained 107 rushing yards on 23 attempts.<br />

Catawaba (11-2) opened the scoring when quarterback Luke Samples found Nick Means for<br />

a 27-yard touchdown pass midway through the first quarter.<br />

A key play came when the Lakers saftety Scott Mackey intercepted Samples and dashed 39<br />

yards for a touchdown with 54 seconds left in the second quarter for a 13-7 halftime advantage.<br />

A 25-yard field goal from Matt Gross got the Indians within 13-10 with 5:03 left in the<br />

third quarter. But the rest <strong>of</strong> the game belonged to the Lakers’ defense and Spearmon, who has<br />

now rushed 69 times in the play<strong>of</strong>fs for 328 yards and six touchdowns.<br />

“You have to give a lot <strong>of</strong> credit to Grand Valley to play with so much intensity in a great<br />

football environment,” said Catawabo coach David Bennett. “We did not capitalize early on<br />

field position, but Grand Valley did a great job changing up schemes. And on defense, their<br />

mentality is, ‘You’re not going to run it against us,’ and they use brute force to make sure you<br />

don’t.”<br />

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162<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

2001 NCAA Division II Championship Game<br />

North Dakota 17, Grand Valley State 14<br />

Florence, Ala. • Dec. 8, 2001<br />

Braly Municipal Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 7 0 0 7 14<br />

North Dakota 3 0 0 14 17<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV ND<br />

1 11:18 ND Cameron Peterka 36 yd field goal {10-56, 3:42} 0 3<br />

1 5:55 GV Ryan Brady 2 yd run (Kevin Sonntag kick)<br />

{10-70, 3:14} 7 3<br />

4 12:55 ND Kelly Klosterman 9 yd run (Cameron Peterka kick)<br />

{7-30, 3:32} 7 10<br />

4 2:46 GV Ryan Brady 12 yd run (Kevin Sonntag kick)<br />

{10-81, 3:34} 14 10<br />

4 0:29 ND Jed Perkerewicz 1 yd run (Cameron Peterka kick)<br />

{9-80, 2:!7} 14 17<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV ND<br />

First Downs 16 19<br />

Rushes/Yards 34/161 50/187<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 27/13/2 27/8/0<br />

Yards Passing 138 139<br />

Total Offense 299 326<br />

Punts/Average 6/35.5 5/33.2<br />

Fumbles 5/1 0/0<br />

Penalties 10/85 8/50<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 24:38 35:22<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: ND-Perkerewicz 26-96, Klosterman 18-61; GV-Brady 15-83,<br />

Spearmon 7-52.<br />

PASSING: ND-Klosterman 8-27-0, 139; GV-Wojciechowski 11-22-2, 128.<br />

RECEIVING: ND-Schleuser 3-76, Graf 3-41; GV-Kircus 4-58, Banks 3-33.<br />

A - 6113<br />

North Dakota Wins First Division II <strong>Football</strong> Championship<br />

By BOB JOHNSON<br />

Associated Press Writer<br />

December 08, 2001 -<br />

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) -- Jed Perkerewiez scored on a 1-yard with 29<br />

seconds to play as North Dakota outlasted Grand Valley State 17-14 on<br />

Saturday for its first NCAA Division II championship.<br />

Grand Valley State (13-1) appeared poised to win its first national championship<br />

when quarterback Ryan Brady scored his second touchdown <strong>of</strong> the<br />

day on a 12-yard run with 2:46 to play.<br />

North Dakota (14-1) then drove 80 yards in nine plays for the winning<br />

score. On fourth down with 38 seconds to play, Kelby Klosterman hit<br />

Luke Schleusner with a 58-yard pass to the 1. Perkerewiez scored on the<br />

next play.<br />

Perkerewiez ran 26 times for 96 yards to lead a North Dakota team that<br />

did most <strong>of</strong> its damage on the ground on an overcast, damp day.<br />

North Dakota took the lead with 12:55 to play on Klosterman's 9-yard<br />

run. The Fighting Sioux quarterback ran for 61 yards and completed 8 <strong>of</strong><br />

27 passes for 139 yards.<br />

For Grand Valley State, Brady and Todd Wojciechowski split quarterbacking<br />

duties, with Brady rushing for 89 yards. Wojciechowski was the<br />

Lakers' passing quarterback, completing 11 <strong>of</strong> 22 attempts for 128 yards.<br />

Brady, a receiver for much <strong>of</strong> the season, and Wojciechowski were filling<br />

in for injured Curt Anes, a finalist for Harlon Hill Trophy who suffered a<br />

season-ending knee injury in the Lakers' first play<strong>of</strong>f game.<br />

Grand Valley State led 7-3 at halftime after a sloppy first half that featured<br />

three missed field goals by North Dakota and two turnovers by the Lakers.<br />

The Fighting Sioux took the opening kick<strong>of</strong>f and drove 56 yards in 10<br />

plays to set up a 36-yard field goal by Cameron Peterka. The North<br />

Dakota kicker missed field-goal attempts from 47, 38 and 36 yards later in<br />

the half.<br />

The Lakers drove 70 yards in 10 plays late in the first quarter with Brady<br />

scoring on a two-yard-run. The drive featured both Grand Valley State<br />

quarterbacks, with Wojciechowski completing passes <strong>of</strong> 19 and 20 yards<br />

to David Kircus, and Brady setting up the score with an 18-yard run to the<br />

5.<br />

North Dakota's Mike O'Neil intercepted two <strong>of</strong> Wojciechowski's passes in<br />

the first half, including one at the goal line when the Lakers were threatening<br />

midway through the second quarter.


2002 NCAA Division II First Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 62, C.W. Post 13<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 23, 2002<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

C.W. Post 7 0 6 0 13<br />

Grand Valley State 7 21 21 13 62<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} CWP GV<br />

1 9:11 GV David Kircus 7-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {12-74, 5:49} 0 7<br />

1 0:04 CWP T.J. Brocking 1-yard run<br />

(Tim Wagner-kick) {13-51, 4:53} 7 7<br />

2 13:14 GV David Kircus 48-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Ryan Brady-rush failed) {5-80, 1:50} 7 13<br />

2 11:27 GV David Kircus 24-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(David Kircus-pass) {2-27, 0:37} 7 21<br />

2 1:14 GV Reggie Spearmon 34-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {1-34, 0:12} 7 28<br />

3 10:54 GV Reggie Spearmon 1-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {8-45, 2:19} 7 35<br />

3 8:07 GV David Kircus 34-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {3-38, 0:45} 7 42<br />

3 0:51 GV Todd DeVree 5-yard pass from Ryan Brady<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {10-58, 3:57} 7 49<br />

3 0:28 CWP Ian Smart 76-yard run<br />

(Tim Wagner-kick failed) 13 49<br />

4 12:56 GV Reggie Spearmon 15-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {9-56, 2:32} 13 56<br />

4 4:08 GV Brent Lesniak 5-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick failed) {9-70, 4:35} 13 62<br />

Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State rolled up 528 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense against the top<br />

defense in Division II en route to a 62-13 victory over C.W. Post in NCAA Division II First<br />

Round Play<strong>of</strong>f action Saturday. GVSU will play Inidana University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania Saturday,<br />

Nov. 30. Game site and time will be determined Sunday.<br />

GVSU opened the game with a 12-play, 74-yard scoring drive. Harlon Hill Finalist Curt<br />

Anes connected with All-American David Kircus from seven yards out. Hendrix added the<br />

PAT. After GVSU failed on a fourth down attempt midway through the first quarter, C.W. Post<br />

drove 51 yards in 13 plays to tie the game. GVSU contributed 34 yards in penalties on the<br />

drive. The Lakers dominated the game from that point on as the Lakers scored 21 points in<br />

both the second and third quarters. Kircus hauled in TD passes <strong>of</strong> 48 and 24 yards to put the<br />

Lakers up 21-7. Senior RB Reggie Spearmon hauled in a 34-yard shovel pass for a TD to put<br />

the Lakers up 28-7 at the half.<br />

Spearmon scored on a one-yard run early in the second half and Anes hit Kircus from 34<br />

yards out to give the Lakers a 42-7 lead midway through the third quarter. Senior Defensive<br />

end Todd DeVree got on the scoreboard when he caught a five yard TD pass from Ryan Brady<br />

on a failed field goal attempt. C.W. Post's Ian Smart scored the final points <strong>of</strong> the game for the<br />

Pioneers when he went 76 yards for a TD on the Lakers' second team defense late in the third<br />

quarter.<br />

Spearmon scored third TD from 15 yards out and Brent Lesniak added a five yard TD run<br />

to conclude the scoring for GVSU. The Grand Valley State defense limited C.W. Post to 204<br />

total yards, including just 21 via the air. Smart rushed for 139 yards on 23 carries overall, 90<br />

<strong>of</strong> which came on the GVSU second team defense. QB Rob Blount completed 3-<strong>of</strong>-14 passes<br />

for 21 yards and was sacked four times. Scott Mackey led the Laker defense with seven tackles,<br />

while Orlando Williams, Keyonta Marshall and Joe Ballard each notched six tackles.<br />

GVSU recorded 10 tackles for loss (42 yards).<br />

Anes completed 23-<strong>of</strong>-31 passes for 337 yards and six TDs, while Kircus hauled in seven<br />

receptions for a 161 yards and four TDs. Spearmon rushed for 71 yards and one TD on 25 carries,<br />

while also catching five passes for 84 yards and two TDs. Terrance Banks caught seven<br />

passes for 68 yards.<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

TEAM STATISTICS CWP GV<br />

First Downs 11 25<br />

Rushes/Yards 44/183 42/137<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 14/3 33/25<br />

Yards Passing 21 391<br />

Total Offense 204 528<br />

Punts/Average 8/27.3 1/40.0<br />

Fumbles/Lost 0/0 1/1<br />

Penalties 7/44 10/88<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 29:43 30:17<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 25-71; CWP-Smart 23-139.<br />

PASSING: GV-Anes 23-31, 337 CWP-Blount 3-14, 21.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 7-161, Banks 7-68; CWP-Brocking 1-9.<br />

A-4223<br />

2002 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 62, Indiana (Pa.) 21<br />

Allendale, Mich. •Nov. 30, 2002<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Indiana (Pa.) 7 0 14 0 21<br />

Grand Valley State 19 31 10 2 62<br />

QTR<br />

1<br />

1<br />

1<br />

1<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

3<br />

3<br />

3<br />

3<br />

4<br />

Time<br />

12:23<br />

7:11<br />

5:09<br />

0:52<br />

13:46<br />

11:21<br />

6:51<br />

4:18<br />

0:51<br />

14:15<br />

12:59<br />

10:13<br />

1:32<br />

1:22<br />

Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} IUP<br />

GV Brent Lesniak 15-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {8-69, 2:37} 0<br />

GV David Kircus 11-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick failed) {11-64, 4:01} 0<br />

IUP J.R. Thomas 38-yard pass from Brian Eyerman<br />

(Josh Telenko-kick) {4-59, 2:02} 7<br />

GV Reggie Spearmon 1-yard run<br />

(Curt Anes pass failed) {11-70, 4:17} 7<br />

GV Dave Hendrix 35-yard field goal<br />

{5-25, 1:14} 7<br />

GV Reggie Spearmon 16-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {2-36, 0:17} 7<br />

GV Reggie Spearmon 1-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {8-50, 3:19} 7<br />

GV B. Langston 4-yard blocked punt return<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) 7<br />

GV Reggie Spearmon 1-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {7-28, 2:46} 7<br />

IUP Elice Parker 70-yard run<br />

(Josh Telenko-kick) {1-75, 0:45} 14<br />

GV Brent Lesniak 15-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-57, 1:16} 14<br />

IUP LeRon McCoy 4-yard pass from Brian Eyerman<br />

(Josh Telenko-kick) {8-75, 2:46} 21<br />

GV Dave Hendrix 42-yard field goal<br />

{13-60, 6:19} 21<br />

GV Team Saftey 21<br />

GV<br />

7<br />

13<br />

13<br />

19<br />

22<br />

29<br />

36<br />

43<br />

50<br />

50<br />

57<br />

57<br />

60<br />

62<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

First Downs<br />

Rushes/Yards<br />

Passes (A-C-I)<br />

Yards Passing<br />

Total Offense<br />

Punts/Average<br />

Fumbles/Lost<br />

Penalties<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession<br />

IUP<br />

9<br />

25/103<br />

20-8-1<br />

125<br />

228<br />

6/20.7<br />

3/3<br />

9/72<br />

21:08<br />

GV<br />

33<br />

58/291<br />

28-21<br />

235<br />

526<br />

1/13.0<br />

2/2<br />

8/59<br />

38:52<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Lesniak 16-125, Spearmon 25-112; IUP-Parker 11-101.<br />

PASSING: GV-Anes 17-22, 191; IUP-Eyerman 6-15, 113.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Banks 7-96; IUP-Howard 2-39.<br />

Allendale, Mich. - #1 Grand Valley State posted 50 first half points and cruised to a 62-21<br />

victory over #6 Indiana, Penn. in the Northeast Region Championship game on Saturday (Nov.<br />

30) at Lubbers Stadium. The Lakers scored on all eight <strong>of</strong> their possessions in the first half<br />

and led 50-7 at the intermission. The first team <strong>of</strong>fense scored on their opening drive in the<br />

second half and left the game with a commanding 57-14 lead with 12:59 left in the third. The<br />

Laker rushing attack posted 306 yards on the ground while the <strong>of</strong>fense totaled 526 yards.<br />

Reggie Spearmon and Brent Lesniak combined for 237 yards and six TD's in the game.<br />

GVSU is 12-0 on the season and move into the NCAA Semifinals where they will play<br />

Northern Colorodo on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1:00 pm.<br />

Grand Valley opened the game with a 69-yard drive that was capped by a Lesniak 15-yard<br />

touchown scamper just 2:37 into the game. Harlon Hill candidate Curt Anes connected with<br />

WR David Kircus on the Lakers next drive from 11 yards out to boost the lead to 13-0. IUP<br />

cut the lead back to one score after a 39-yard TD pass from Brian Eyerman to J.R. Thomas,<br />

but GVSU responded with another impressive drive that covered 70 yards and 4:17 on the<br />

clock. Spearmon finshed the drive with a 1-yard plunge to give the Lakers a 19-7 advantage<br />

after one quarter.<br />

After the GVSU defense forced a fumble the Lakers added three more points on a 35-yard<br />

David Hendrix field goal. Again the Laker defense caused a turnover as Joe Ballard picked up<br />

a fumble and two plays later Spearmon went 16 yards to add seven more to the lead. The<br />

Grand Valley special teams came up with a big play on the next IUP possession as Brandon<br />

Langston blocked an Indian punt and took it four yards for a score to give the Lakers a 43-7<br />

lead. After a quick three and out by the IUP <strong>of</strong>fense, GVSU finished <strong>of</strong>f the half with one final<br />

drive that Spearmon ended with another one-yard TD run.<br />

IUP started the second half with a 70-yard TD run by Elice Parker to cut the lead to 50-14.<br />

But Anes finished his day by leading the Lakers back down the field for one more TD as<br />

Lesniak took it in from 15-yards out to push the lead back to 57-14. IUP scored the final TD<br />

on the next possesion as Eyerman hit McCoy for a 4-yard touchdown. David Hendrix added a<br />

42-yard field goal with 1:32 left in the third to make the score 60-21 and the Laker defense<br />

forced a IUP safety with 1:22 left in the game for the final tally.<br />

Brent Lesniak ended up leading the rushing <strong>of</strong>fense with 125 yards on 16 carries and two<br />

TD's, while Reggie Spearmon rolled up 112 yards on 25 carries and a GV single-game record<br />

four TD rushes. Curt Anes completed 17 <strong>of</strong> 22 passes for 191 yards and a TD. Terrance Banks<br />

led the receiving corps with seven catches for 96 yards while David Kircus tallied four catches<br />

for 23 yards and a touchdown.<br />

Orlando Williams recorded six tackles to lead the GVSU defense. The Lakers caused four<br />

turnovers and added five sacks on the day. Joe Ballard recorded a forced fumble and a fumble<br />

recovery, while Marcus Spenser and Scott Mackey added forced fumbles and Williams and<br />

Chad Day recovered the drops. Shad Risk tallied two sacks and Mackey, Dan Vaughn, and<br />

William Gray all added one a piece.<br />

The Lakers end a string <strong>of</strong> six straight losses to IUP by scoring the most points ever on an<br />

IUP defense.<br />

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164<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

2002 NCAA Division II Semifinal Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 44, Northern Colorado 7<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Dec. 7, 2002<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Northern Colorado 0 0 7 0 7<br />

Grand Valley State 7 17 13 7 44<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} NC GV<br />

1 10:45 GV Reggie Spearmon 3-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {11-65, 4:15} 0 7<br />

2 13:32 GV David Kircus 16-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {13-89, 5:11} 0 14<br />

2 8:18 GV David Kircus 24-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {7-63, 2:47} 0 21<br />

2 2:26 GV Dave Hendrix 24-yard field goal {8-31, 4:10} 0 24<br />

3 13:37 NC Jared Jackson 22-yard pass from Mark Passard<br />

(Mark Swim-kick) {4-65, 1:23} 7 24<br />

3 11:50 GV Reggie Spearmon 13-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {5-67, 1:47} 7 31<br />

3 2:58 GV David Kircus 21-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick failed) {5-35, 1:48} 7 37<br />

4 3:42 GV David Kircus 5-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {10-60, 5:12} 7 44<br />

TEAM STATISTICS NC GV<br />

First Downs 15 27<br />

Rushes/Yards 25/5 41/189<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 32-20-3 28-20-0<br />

Yards Passing 243 243<br />

Total Offense 248 434<br />

Punts/Average 6/42.8 3/28.7<br />

Fumbles/Lost 0-0 3-1<br />

Penalties 8-90 3-35<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 28:02 31:58<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 32-143; NC-Matthews 13-50.<br />

PASSING: GV-Anes 20-28, 243; NC-Passard 20-32, 243.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Banks 11-116, Kircus 7-90; NC-Pyatt 6-60, Jackson 5-75.<br />

A-5215<br />

Grand Valley to play for National Championship<br />

Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State will make its second straight trip to<br />

Florence, Alabama for the NCAA DII National Championship game after rolling<br />

past Northern Colorado 44-7 in Saturday's semifinal matchup at Lubbers Stadium.<br />

The Lakers jumped out to a 24-0 halftime lead and never looked back as GVSU<br />

recorded its 22nd straight home victory. Senior Harlon Hill candidate Curt Anes<br />

hooked up with All-American WR David Kircus on four <strong>of</strong> the Laker touchdowns,<br />

while Reggie Spearmon added the other two scores. GVSU, which has been<br />

ranked #1 all season, will play #2 Valdosta State in next week's National<br />

Championship on Saturday, December 14th, at 4:00 pm EST.<br />

GVSU took the opening kick<strong>of</strong>f 65 yards in 11 plays, culiminated by<br />

Spearmon's 3-yard TD run. The Lakers drove 89 yards in 13 plays as Kircus and<br />

Anes hooked up for the first <strong>of</strong> their four pass-catch TDs. The first covered 16<br />

yards. Kircus and Anes hooke up again, this time from 24 yards out at the 8:18<br />

mark <strong>of</strong> the second quarter to put GVSU up 21-0. Anes scrambled around for near<br />

10 seconds before finding Kircus. PK David Hendrix drilled a 24-yard field goal<br />

with 2:26 left in the second quarter to give GVSU a 24-0 lead. Northern Colorado<br />

drove down to the Laker five yard line with under a minute left in the opeing half,<br />

but three straight Laker QB sacks for the Bears into a field goal which Keyonta<br />

Marshall blocked.<br />

Norther Colorado got on the board with their first possession <strong>of</strong> the second half<br />

with a 4-play, 65-yard drive. QB Mark Passard connected with Jared Jackson on a<br />

22-yard TD. However, the Lakes answered with an impressive 5-play, 67-yard TD<br />

drive with Spearmon going the final 13 yards for the TD. Anes and Kircus hooked<br />

up with 2:58 left in the third quarter on a 21-yard TD and again in the fourth quarter,<br />

this from 5-yards out.<br />

The Grand Valley State defense recorded nine QB sacks and limited UNC to<br />

just five yards rushing on 25 carries. Eight Lakers combined for the nine QB<br />

sacks, while GVSU also picked <strong>of</strong>f three passes. Scott Mackey, Joe Ballard and<br />

Marvis Bryant each recorded a pick. Orland Williams led the defense with nine<br />

tackles and three QB sacks, while Scott Mackey and Dan Vaughn each recorded<br />

seven. Vaughn also notched a career-high four QB sacks.<br />

Anes completed 20-28 passes for 243 yards and four TDs, while running for 22<br />

yards on four carries. Spearmon rushed 32 times for 143 yards and two TDs, while<br />

Terrance Banks tied the GVSU single-game record with 11 receptions for 116<br />

yards. Kircus caught seven passes for 90 yards and four TDs.<br />

Mark Passard completed 20-32 passes for 243 yards and one TD, but was<br />

sacked nine times. Brad Pyatt caught six passes for 60 yards, while Jared Jackson<br />

hauled in five passes for 75 yards. Adam Matthews rushed 13 times for 50 yards.<br />

Notes... Grand Valley State has now won 22 straight games at Lubbers<br />

Stadium...WR David Kircus caught four TD passes, breaking college football alldivision<br />

mark <strong>of</strong> 28 he set last year. Kircus also has 73 career TD receptions, the<br />

second highest total in college football history and just two behind the all-time<br />

record <strong>of</strong> 75...Curt Anes moved past the 10,000-yard mark in career passing yards.<br />

Anes has thrown for 10,220 yards and 111 TDs in his career.


2002 NCAA Division II National Championship Game<br />

Grand Valley State 31, Valdosta State 24<br />

Florence, Ala. • Dec. 14, 2002<br />

Braly Municipal Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Valdosta State 3 3 7 11 24<br />

Grand Valley State 14 3 7 7 31<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} VS GV<br />

1 6:23 VS Will Rhody 26-yard field goal {9-89, 2:54} 3 0<br />

1 5:37 GV Reggie Spearmon 9-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {2-58, 0:46} 3 7<br />

1 1:06 GV David Kircus 54-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {3-54, 1:35} 3 14<br />

2 12:54 GV Dave Hendrix 38-yard field goal {5-23, 2:01} 3 17<br />

2 0:34 VS Will Rhody 27-yard field goal {4-2, 2:00} 6 17<br />

3 12:28 GV David Kircus 67-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-69, 1:37} 6 24<br />

3 3:51 VS Aaron Jenkins 7-yard run<br />

(Will Rhody Kick) {14-56, 4:51} 13 24<br />

4 3:30 VS Will Rhody 43-yard field goal {10-38, 3:50} 16 24<br />

4 3:09 VS Tim Thompson 0-yard fumble recovery<br />

(C.J. L<strong>of</strong>ton pass) 24 24<br />

4 1:04 GV David Kircus 10-yard pass from Curt Anes<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {7-68, 2:05} 24 31<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

TEAM STATISTICS VS GV<br />

First Downs 14 17<br />

Rushes/Yards 35/133 30/118<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 42-27-3 36-23-1<br />

Yards Passing 181 361<br />

Total Offense 246 426<br />

Punts/Average 7-35.3 4-41.8<br />

Fumbles/Lost 3-0 2-2<br />

Penalties 1-10 6-39<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 32:35 27:25<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Lesniak 8-56; VS-Jenkins 20-111.<br />

PASSING: GV-Anes 23-36, 361; VS-Faulkner 26-41, 139.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 11-270, Banks 9-66; VS- Jordan 4-57, Mosley 9-47.<br />

A-9783<br />

Grand Valley Claims Division II National Championship<br />

Florence, Ala. - Harlon Hill Award winner Curt Anes hit All-American wide<br />

receiver David Kircus with a 10-yard scoring pass with 1:04 left in the game to lift<br />

Grand Valley State to a 31-24 victory and the 2002 NCAA Division II <strong>Football</strong><br />

National Championship. The National Championship is the school's first-ever in a<br />

varsity sport.<br />

Valdosta State opened the scoring with a field goal at the 6:23 mark <strong>of</strong> the first<br />

quarter. The field goal capped an 8-play, 89-yard drive and put the Lakers behind<br />

for just the second time in 2002. The VSU lead didn't last long as GVSU went 58<br />

yards in just two plays. Anes hit Kircus with a 49-yard pass play, and Reggie<br />

Spearmon carried the ball in from 9-yards out to put the Lakers up 7-3. The<br />

Blazers were forced to punt on its ensuing drive and the Lakers struck quickly<br />

again. Anes hit Kircus again, this time with a 54-yards out and David Hendrix<br />

added the PAT to put the Lakers up 14-3. GVSU drove 23 yards in five plays and<br />

Hendrix hit a 38-yard field goal to put GVSU up 17-3. VSU added a field goal late<br />

in the second quarter to pull the Blazers within 11 (17-6) at the half.<br />

The Lakers forced a three and out to open the second half and the GVSU took<br />

advantage as Anes hit Kircus with a 67-yard scoring pass. Hendrix added the PAT<br />

and GVSU led 24-6. VSU scored it first TD <strong>of</strong> the game midway through the third<br />

quarter as Aaron Jenkins rambled in from seven yards out to cap a 14-play, 56-yard<br />

drive. GVSU missed a pair <strong>of</strong> scoring opportunities and the Blazers capitalized to<br />

close the margin. Will Rhody kicked a 43-yard field goal and on the Lakers next<br />

drive QB Curt Anes mishandled a shotgun snap and VSU's Tim Thompson jumped<br />

on it for TD. Buster Faulkner hit C.J. L<strong>of</strong>ton with the two-point conversion to tied<br />

the game at 24-24 with 3:09 left.<br />

Terrence Banks put the Lakers in good field position with a 30-yard kick<strong>of</strong>f<br />

return. Anes and Kircus then went to work. Anes hit Kircus with an 8-yard completion,<br />

then a 33-yard stop-n-go that covered 33 yards. Facing a third and nine<br />

from the VSU 26 yard line, Anes hit Kircus with a 10-yard completion. Spearmon<br />

ran six yards to the Blazer 10 yards to set up the winning score. Anes checked<br />

from a run play to pass play and hit Kircus with the National Championship winning<br />

score.<br />

Anes completed 23-<strong>of</strong>-36 passes for 361 yards and three TDs. Kircus caught a<br />

championship game record 11 passes for record 270 yards and three TDs. Terrence<br />

Banks caught nine passes for 66 yards, while Brent Lesniak rushed eight times for<br />

56 yards. Spearmon rushed 14 times for 29 yards. DB Melvin Estes and DL<br />

Keyonta Marshal led the defense with a combined 24 tackles and 12 tackles for<br />

loss (37 yards). Estes notched 12 tackles, six tackles for loss (-21) and 2.5 QB<br />

sacks, while Marshall chipped in 12 stops, six tackles for loss and one QB sack.<br />

LB Orlando Williams notched eight tackles, two tackles for loss and one QB sack.<br />

CB Darren Smith snagged a pair <strong>of</strong> interception and notched two pass deflections.<br />

GVSU completed the 2002 season with a perfect 14-0 record, including wins in<br />

33-<strong>of</strong>-its-last-34 games.<br />

165


166<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

2003 NCAA Division II First Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 65, Bentley <strong>College</strong> 36<br />

Watham, Mass. • Nov. 22, 2003<br />

Bentley Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 17 20 7 21 65<br />

Bentley <strong>College</strong> 6 16 6 8 36<br />

QTR<br />

1<br />

1<br />

1<br />

1<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

3<br />

3<br />

4<br />

4<br />

4<br />

4<br />

Time<br />

12:31<br />

10:00<br />

8:51<br />

6:25<br />

14:49<br />

10:06<br />

9:06<br />

6:14<br />

3:19<br />

1:01<br />

00:00<br />

12:11<br />

3:47<br />

13:47<br />

12:14<br />

6:43<br />

3:44<br />

Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards}<br />

GV Mario Locricchio 34-yd blocked punt return<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick)<br />

BC Dallas Mall 18-yd pass from Marc Eddy<br />

(Enzo Tirino-kick) {7-80, 2:31}<br />

GV Brandon Langston 93-yd pass from Cullen Finnerty<br />

(David Hendrix-kick) {3-92, 1:09}<br />

GV David Hendrix 33-yd field goal {7-12, 2:12}<br />

GV David Hendrix 35-yd field goal {6-20, 2:04}<br />

BC Enzo Tirino 34-yd field goal {13-53, 4:43}<br />

GV Michael Tennessee 5-yd run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {3-19, 1:00}<br />

GV Micah Staley 27-yd pass from Cullen Finnerty<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-28, 0:57}<br />

BC Dallas Mall 5-yd pass from Marc Eddy<br />

(Enzo Tirino-kick) {8-70, 2:55)<br />

BC Dallas Mall 34-yd pass from Marc Eddy<br />

(Enzo Tirino-kick) {5-82, 1:15)<br />

GV David Hendrix 29-yd field goal {5-53, 1:01}<br />

GV Brandon Langston 29-yd pass from Cullen Finnerty<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {6-67, 2:49}<br />

BC Mark Dhooge 17-yd pass from Marc Eddy<br />

(Marc Eddy pass failed) {7-67, 2:24}<br />

GV Cullen Finnerty 20-yd run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {2-20, 0:14}<br />

GV Scott Mackey 37-yd interception return<br />

(David Hendrix-kick)<br />

BC Dallas Mall 5-yd pass from Marc Eddy<br />

(Russ Bonilla pass from Marc Eddy) {15-71, 5:31}<br />

GV Ryan Hukill 18-yd run<br />

(David Hendrix-kick) {2-26, 0:48}<br />

GV<br />

7<br />

7<br />

14<br />

17<br />

20<br />

20<br />

27<br />

34<br />

34<br />

34<br />

37<br />

44<br />

44<br />

51<br />

58<br />

58<br />

65<br />

BC<br />

0<br />

6<br />

6<br />

6<br />

6<br />

9<br />

9<br />

9<br />

15<br />

22<br />

22<br />

22<br />

28<br />

28<br />

28<br />

36<br />

36<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV BC<br />

First Downs<br />

Rushes/Yards<br />

Passes (A-C-I)<br />

Yards Passing<br />

Total Offense<br />

Punts/Average<br />

Fumbles<br />

Penalties<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Finnnerty 13-92; BC-Breda 10-9.<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 17-31-0, 317; BC-Eddy 59-34-5, 446.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Langston 8-148; BC-Mall 14-170.<br />

A-4433<br />

17<br />

38/218<br />

31/17/0<br />

317<br />

535<br />

3/111<br />

0/0<br />

18/172<br />

27:27<br />

22<br />

25/-14<br />

59/34/5<br />

446<br />

432<br />

4/87<br />

0/0<br />

6/43<br />

32:33<br />

Finnerty, Grand Valley bounce Bentley.<br />

By Howie Beardsley<br />

Neither a flashy Bently <strong>College</strong> passing attack nor a field littered with penalty flags could<br />

prevent Grand Valley State University from successfully beginning defense <strong>of</strong> its NCAA<br />

Division II football championship Saturday afternoon.<br />

Quarterback Cullen Finnerty threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns as Grand Valley<br />

throttled the Falcons, 65-36, in the first round <strong>of</strong> the play<strong>of</strong>fs.<br />

The redshirt freshman also carried 13 times for a game-high 92 yards to help the Lakers<br />

(11-1) overcome school records in penalties (18) and penalty yards allowed (172) before a<br />

standing-room crowd <strong>of</strong> 4,433 at Bentley Stadium.<br />

Brandon Langston had eight receptions for 148 yards and two scores, including a 93-yard<br />

grab, and returned two kick<strong>of</strong>fs for 101 yards. Staley caught six passes for 120 yards and a<br />

touchdown to highlight Grand Valley’s 535 yards <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fense.<br />

“We had a great game plan. We were confident we could put up a lot <strong>of</strong> points quickly,”<br />

Finnerty said after GVSU won its 17th straight road game.<br />

“They gave us a lot <strong>of</strong> looks that were really good for our quarterback runs, They were also<br />

keying on Michael (Tennessee), so we did a lot <strong>of</strong> play-action with him and I just kept the ball<br />

and had a lot <strong>of</strong> clear looks out there.”<br />

Tennessee, who led the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with 1,295 rushing<br />

yards, had 79 yards and a 6-yard touchdown on 13 carries.<br />

“We knew they weren’t going to let us run the football with Michael,” said Lakers coach<br />

Brian Kelly, who played his college football at nearby Assumption (Mass.) <strong>College</strong>. “So we<br />

spread the field and probably had more no-back sets than we’ve had all year, and the one guy<br />

that is not defensible in that scheme is the quarterback.”<br />

“Cullen can run and throw the football. When you have that double threat, why not utilize<br />

him? You’re in the play<strong>of</strong>fs. You have to do what you have to do.”<br />

The decisive victory sends the Lakers to Saginaw Valley State next Saturday for the<br />

Northeast Region championship game.<br />

“We didn’t get the job done the first time with Saginaw Valley,” Staley said. “We can’t wait<br />

to get a second chance.”<br />

Bentley (10-1) leaned on quarterback Marc eddy, who completed 34 <strong>of</strong> 59 passes for 446<br />

yards and five touchdowns. Receiver Dallas Mall had 14 receptions for 170 yards and four<br />

touchdowns.<br />

Eddy, however, suffered five interceptions, and was sacked five times. Grand Valley free<br />

safety DeJuane Boone had two <strong>of</strong> those pick<strong>of</strong>fs, while strong safety Scott Mackey returned his<br />

school-record 16th career interception 37 yard for a touchdown.<br />

Safety Sean Roland and linebacker William Gray also made interceptions.<br />

“That was probably the best team we’ve ever played,” said 25-year Bentley coach Peter<br />

Yetten. “They’re a well-oiled machine with a lot <strong>of</strong> weapons and speed, and their size wore us<br />

down.”<br />

“Their (defensive) lineman and linebackers were really quick,” Eddy said. “They do a lot<br />

with their defense to confuse you.”<br />

“We felt the speed <strong>of</strong> our defense would be successful for us,” said Lakers defensive end<br />

Aaron Hein. “We knew they’d get their yards with their passing game, but we weren’t going to<br />

let them get anything when they carried the football.”<br />

David Hendrix added three field goals for Grand Valley and Mario Locricchio returned a<br />

blocked punt by Langston 34 yards for the first <strong>of</strong> Saturday’s 13 total touchdowns.<br />

2003 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 10, Saginaw Valley 3<br />

Saginaw, Mich. • Nov. 29, 2003<br />

Wickes Memorial Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 0 10 0 0 10<br />

Saginaw Valley State 3 0 0 0 3<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV SV<br />

1 5:47 SV Eric Houle 21-yd field goal {16-74,6:28} 0 3<br />

2 3:12 GV Dave Hendrix 31-yd field goal{9-50, 3:39} 3 3<br />

2 1:33 GV Scott Mackey 46-yd interception return<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) 10 3<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV SV<br />

First Downs 14 20<br />

Rushes/Yards 33/93 33/46<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 26/13/1 46/27/2<br />

Yards Passing 204 300<br />

Total Offense 297 346<br />

Punts/Average 5/184 5/214<br />

Fumbles 0/0 0/0<br />

Penalties 4/28 7/35<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 27:15 32:45<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Tennessee 16-66; SV-Bridges 15-46<br />

PASSING: GV-C. Finnerty 12-25-1, 196; SV-Radlinski 27-46-2, 300.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Langston 4-74; SV-Martinez 8-107.<br />

A-9267<br />

Defense lifts Lakers past Sagianw to semifinals<br />

By Howie Beardsley<br />

University Center, Mich. - Heading into Saturday’s showdown between top-ranked Saginaw<br />

Valley State and defending NCAA Division II champion Grand Valley State, the game had all<br />

the hallmarks <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fensive shoot-out.<br />

Grand Valley coach Brian Kelly knew better.<br />

All-america free safety Scott Mackey returned an interception 46 yards for a late<br />

second-quarter touchdown, and the Lakers’ defense bent but never broke throughout the chilly<br />

afternoon at Wicks Memorial Stadium to secure a 10-3 victory in the quarterfinals <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Division II play<strong>of</strong>fs.<br />

The Lakers (12-1) earned their 17th straight road win, their third northeast Region<br />

title in a row and a third consecutive trip to the national semifinals, where they will face Texas<br />

A&M-Kingsville.<br />

Texas A&M-Kingsville (11-1) defeated Central Oklahoma 49-6 for the West<br />

Region crown.<br />

“My expectations going into this game (were) different from what the media<br />

thought, because I thought it would be this kind <strong>of</strong> football game,” said Kelly, who is one win<br />

away from leading the Lakers to their third straight appearance in the Division II championship<br />

game.<br />

“They know what we do, we know what they do. It was going to be attention to<br />

the little things - field position, turnovers. The little details in games like this are what we<br />

coached hard on all week, and our kids executed from that standpoint.”<br />

Saginaw Valley, ranked No. 1 in the final Division II poll, had averaged 36.2<br />

points and 413.9 yards <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fense. Behind quarterback Mark Radlinski’s 27-for-46 passing for<br />

300 yards, the Cardinals had 346 yards and they reached the GVSU 2-, 7-, 29-, and 8-yard<br />

lines.<br />

But all they could show for it was Eric Houle’s 21 yard field goal on their opening<br />

possession.<br />

“It’s obviously important when you’re in the red zone (or inside the opponents’ 20<br />

yard line) to score points in a game like this, but neither <strong>of</strong>fense scored a touchdown,” said<br />

Cardinals coach Randy Awrey.<br />

“Grand Valley has a good defense, and they were able to get to our quarterback<br />

sometimes. Give them credit. They’re a good team, and we just had two <strong>of</strong> the best teams in<br />

the country play each other. It was a great game, and with these play<strong>of</strong>f situations, somebody<br />

has to go home and somebody gets to go on.”<br />

Led by four quarterback sacks on the part <strong>of</strong> linebacker, the Lakers recorded a season-high<br />

seven sacks. Radlinski, a junior from Grand Rapids Catholic Central, has been sacked<br />

just 13 times in his previous 12 games this year.<br />

In Saginaw Valley’s 34-20 at Grand Valley on Oct. 18, Radlinski was not sacked,<br />

and the Lakers turned the ball over six times.<br />

“The coaches put us in the best position to win, and we have to believe in them,”<br />

Hawkins said. “I just thank coach (Chuck) Martin (defensive coordinator) that he had confidence<br />

in the defense and me.”<br />

“We got to Mark the first time we played them, but the game obviously got out <strong>of</strong><br />

hand with the turnovers we had.” Kelly said. “We knew we could get pressure on him. We<br />

changed up some things in coverage. We brought Lucius and overloaded, and he used his speed<br />

to his advantage today.”<br />

Radlinski, the <strong>of</strong>fensive player <strong>of</strong> the year in the Great Lakes Conference, blamed<br />

himself for the sacks and the interception by Mackey.<br />

“We had our opportunities. We just got in that red zone and couldn’t punch it in,”<br />

he said. “They came out and pressured me pretty good.”<br />

“It’s my job to get the ball out <strong>of</strong> my hands (to avoid sacks). There’s a lot <strong>of</strong> times<br />

I didn’t do that. And I game them seven points. That’s on me. I’ll take the responsibility.”<br />

Mackey, a senior from nearby Bay City, said he simply got a good jump on a pass<br />

intended for Saginaw Valley wide receiver Mark LaFreniere to make the interception and then<br />

streak down the right side for the 46-yard touchdown return.


2003 NCAA Division II Semifinal Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 31, Texas A&M-Kingsville 3<br />

Kingsville, Tex. • Dec. 6, 2003<br />

Javelina Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 7 7 3 14 31<br />

Texas A&M-Kingsville 3 0 0 0 3<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV TAM<br />

1 12:18 TAM Richard Hammond 37-yard field goal<br />

{4-5, 1:28} 0 3<br />

1 7:29 GV Cullen Finnerty 20-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {14-67, 4:49} 7 3<br />

2 1:01 GV Michael Tennessee 30-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-39, 1:25} 14 3<br />

3 10:17 GV Dave Hendrix 23-yard field goal {5-13, 1:27} 17 3<br />

4 9:30 GV Cullen Finnerty 3-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {16-80, 8:54} 24 3<br />

4 6:18 GV Michael Tennessee 15-yard run<br />

(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-35, 1:27} 31 3<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV TAM<br />

First Downs 19 10<br />

Rushes/Yards 61/299 27/46<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 19-8-0 21-11-3<br />

Yards Passing 54 84<br />

Total Offense 248 130<br />

Punts/Average 3/33 0/0<br />

Fumbles/Lost 1--7 0-0<br />

Penalties 11-114 10-82<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 37:20 22:40<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Tennessee 37-155; TAM-Williams 16-72.<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 8-17-0, 54; TAM-Taylor 11-21-3, 84.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Tennessee 5-17; TAM-Washington 4-42, Williams 3-33.<br />

A-10500<br />

Victory Rush<br />

Tennessee carrier Lakers back to Alabama<br />

By Howie Beardsley<br />

Kingsville, Texas - Despite that wide grin that accompanies Michael Tennessee wherever he<br />

goes, the Grand Valley State University junior admitted to being a frustrated running back in<br />

each <strong>of</strong> the Lakers’ first two play<strong>of</strong>f games.<br />

Rightly so, since the defenses <strong>of</strong> Bentley (Mass.) <strong>College</strong> and Saginaw Valley State basically<br />

placed 11 guys on the line <strong>of</strong> scrimmage to stop the All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic<br />

Conference performer.<br />

Saturday afternoon, on a cold and sunny day in south Texas, Tennessee, with help from<br />

quarterback Cullen Finnerty, accepted a familiar challenge issued by Texas A&M University-<br />

Kingsville’s defense. This time, he made the Javelinas pay dearly in leading the Lakers to<br />

their third straight national title game appearance.<br />

Tennessee rushed 37 times for 155 yards and two touchdowns to turn the NCAA Division<br />

II semifinal showdown into a one-sided 31-3 GVSU victory before a Javelina Stadium crowd<br />

<strong>of</strong> 10,500.<br />

The Lakers will defend their title Saturday at 4 p.m. against the University <strong>of</strong> North<br />

Dakota, the team that defeated them in the 2001 national championship game.<br />

“Each week defenses give us something different, so we just take what we can get, and<br />

today they gave us the running game,” Tennessee said after carrying the defending national<br />

champions to their third straight trip to the national championship game at Florence, Ala.<br />

“We know if we can put points on the board in any way, our defense is going to do its job<br />

and keep points <strong>of</strong>f the board.”<br />

Finnerty did much <strong>of</strong> his damage on the ground as well, rushing for 117 yards and two<br />

touchdowns on 17 carries. The redshirt freshman passed just 17 times, completing eight for<br />

54 yards.<br />

The Javelinas, who averaged 197.4 rushing yards behind 1,500-yard running back Larry<br />

Williams, and 403.9 total yards, gained just 46 rushing yards and 130 total <strong>of</strong>fensive yards.<br />

They faltered against a Grand Valley defense that intercepted A&M-Kingsville quarterback<br />

Daniel Taylor three times, sacked him four times, and recovered two fumbles.<br />

“When you look at ball games where teams are so equal, it’s the ability to play great<br />

defense and run the football,” said GVSU coach Brian Kelly. “That’s really been our recipe,<br />

and finding a way to scratch out some points.”<br />

“That’s a very talented team in Texas A&M-Kingsville. We got some breaks. We got fortunate<br />

and were able to get some turnovers. And, again, we were able to control the clock to<br />

the point where we could shorten the game.”<br />

Grand Valley ran 80 <strong>of</strong>fensive plays, and possessed the ball for 37 minutes and 20 seconds.<br />

The Javelinas had the football for 22:40, and ran 48 plays.<br />

“That will get you some wins,” Kelly said when told A&M-Kingsville’s yardage total was<br />

130.<br />

The Lakers, whose last five games have been played away from Lubbers Stadium, have<br />

now won 19 straight road games. They are 10-1 over the last three seasons in postseason<br />

competition.<br />

“It was exceptional,” defensive tackle Keyonta Marshall said <strong>of</strong> Saturday’s defensive effort.<br />

“Our coaches do a great job every week getting us prepared to defend whoever we play. We<br />

knew what they were going to run before they ran it.”<br />

The setback was the first in the last 13 home games for A&M-Kingsville. It also ended the<br />

Javelinas’ 11-game winning streak.<br />

Finnerty’s 20-yard scamper down the left sideline midway through the first quarter gave<br />

GVSU a 7-3 lead. Then, with 1:01 remaining in the second quarter, Tennessee hit the middle<br />

<strong>of</strong> the line on a fourth-and-1 call at the Javelinas’ 30-yard line, squeezed through a mass <strong>of</strong><br />

bodies and sprinted to the end zone for a 14-3 GVSU lead.<br />

“You could tell we were wearing them down, and they were getting a little fatigued and<br />

frustrated,” Tennessee said. “That combination makes for a long day for those guys. They<br />

started to make mistakes, and we took advantage <strong>of</strong> those mistakes.”<br />

David Hendrix’s 23-yard field goal in the opening moments <strong>of</strong> the third quarter made it a<br />

17-3 advantage.<br />

The Lakers sealed the triumph with a lengthy fourth-quarter march. Behind the running <strong>of</strong><br />

Tennessee and Finnerty, Grand Valley rumbled 80 yards on 16 plays, and capped the drive<br />

with Finnerty’s 3-yard jaunt around the right side.<br />

Tennesse’s final touchdown came on a 15-yard run with 6:18 to play.<br />

“Quarterback runs are a big part <strong>of</strong> our <strong>of</strong>fense, and they worked for us in this one,”<br />

Finnerty said. “We have a great running back in Michael and a great <strong>of</strong>fensive line. Defenses<br />

like to key on Michael, so, here and there, we run the football with me, and there’s a lot <strong>of</strong><br />

easy open looks out there.”<br />

“Like Michael said, they were going for the big hit. I could tell when they were trying to<br />

tackle me that they were trying to strip the ball. That enabled me to keep my legs moving and<br />

break tackles.”<br />

Texas A&M-Kingsville began the day’s scoring with Richard Hammond’s 37-yard field<br />

goal. His kick came after an errant Finnerty lateral to Tennessee at the GVSU 25-yard line on<br />

the third play <strong>of</strong> the game.<br />

Last week, Saginaw Valley State also kicked a field goal on its first <strong>of</strong>fensive possession<br />

before being held scoreless the remainder <strong>of</strong> the day.<br />

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2003 NCAA Division II National Championship Game<br />

Grand Valley State 10, North Dakota 3<br />

Florence, Ala. • Dec. 13, 2003<br />

Braly Municipal Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

North Dakota 0 0 0 3 3<br />

Grand Valley State 3 0 7 0 10<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} ND GV<br />

1 7:32 GV David Hendrix 19-yard field goal<br />

{17-79, 7:28} 0 3<br />

3 9:15 GV M. Tennessee 1-yard run<br />

(David Hendrix-kick) {4-20, 1:29} 0 10<br />

4 9:47 ND Jeff Glas 35-yard field goal<br />

{14-6, 5:33} 3 10<br />

TEAM STATISTICS ND GV<br />

First Downs 17 19<br />

Rushes/Yards 23/22 34/128<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 42-28-1 29-19<br />

Yards Passing 281 149<br />

Total Offense 303 277<br />

Punts/Average 3/38.3 2/32.5<br />

Fumbles/Lost 3-1 1-1<br />

Penalties 7-64 3-30<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 30:13 29:47<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Finnerty 19-78, Tennessee 12-38-1; ND-Roland 12-43.<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 19-29, ND- Bowenkamp 28-41-1.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Staley 4-45, Locricchio 4-44; ND- Johnson 7-101, Stattleman<br />

8-57.<br />

A-7236<br />

Twice as Grand<br />

Lakers win their second consecutive Division II title<br />

By Alan Babbitt<br />

Florence, Ala. - A determined North Dakota football team could not break the will<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Grand Valley State University defense this time.<br />

The Lakers held <strong>of</strong>f a potential game-winning drive late, intercepting a pass<br />

near the goal line to preserve a 10-3 win in the NCAA Division II Championship<br />

Game Saturday.<br />

The effort in front <strong>of</strong> a Braly Municipal Stadium crowd <strong>of</strong> 7,236 allowed<br />

GVSU to become the sixth Division II team to win back-to-back national titles<br />

since the first championship game in 1973.<br />

Grand Valley (14-1) would be celebrating three titles in a row if North Dakota<br />

hadn't rallied in 2001 to beat the Lakers 17-14 with a fourth-quarter drive.<br />

“That was deja vu that North Dakota moved the ball down field," GVSU coach<br />

Brian Kelly said, referring to the game's dramatic finish. "Our defense has just<br />

answered the bell the past three weeks. They have not let up a touchdown now<br />

in 12 consecutive quarters <strong>of</strong> play<strong>of</strong>f competition. That's a lot to be said in<br />

terms <strong>of</strong> how we got back here.<br />

"We got back here on the backs <strong>of</strong> our defense."<br />

The defense sought redemption for a dejecting end to the 2001 contest<br />

against North Dakota.<br />

The Fighting Sioux edged Grand Valley two years ago when they scored on<br />

a 1-yard touchdown run with 29 seconds left.<br />

A 58-yard reception for a tight end <strong>of</strong>f a missed tackle set up the decisive<br />

score.<br />

This year, North Dakota were thinking <strong>of</strong> a similar end when GVSU's David<br />

Hendrix missed a 43-yard field goal with 3 minutes, 54 seconds remaining.<br />

The Fighting Sioux (12-2) moved up the field and put themselves in a 1stand-10<br />

at the Grand Valley 17-yard line. They downed the ball to stop the<br />

clock. The Lakers then forced two incomplete passes, including a third-down<br />

one that fell incomplete in the end zone.<br />

North Dakota quarterback John Bowenkamp looked to keep the drive alive<br />

on fourth quarter, but GVSU linebacker Mike Hoad stepped in front <strong>of</strong> the pass<br />

at the 5-yard line. The Lakers squashed the comeback bid.<br />

"We thought the defense had to step up a lot this year," said Hoad, a senior.<br />

"We had our backs up against the wall at the end. I think (the resilience) was<br />

typical <strong>of</strong> our seniors and our character."<br />

Hoad and his teammates would have been tested further had the Fighting<br />

Sioux got into the end zone. North Dakota, which missed two field goals during<br />

the game, would have gone for the go-ahead two-point conversion had they<br />

scored, according to Fighting Sioux coach Dale Lennon.<br />

Instead, North Dakota was dealing with a tough loss.<br />

"They beat us at our game," Lennon said.<br />

The low-scoring contest featured only a 19-yard David Hendrix field goal<br />

midway through the first quarter.<br />

The Lakers too the opening drive 79 yards in 17 plays before reaching the<br />

1-yard line and settling for a field goal. The drive was Grand Valley's secondlongest<br />

<strong>of</strong> the season.<br />

Neither team scored in the half. The 3-0 score was the lowest at halftime <strong>of</strong><br />

NCAA Division II Championship Game history since 1989 when Mississippi<br />

<strong>College</strong> and Jacksonville State were scoreless.<br />

North Dakota, which had not been shutout in a half this season, threatened<br />

right away in the third quarter, though<br />

The Fighting Sioux took the opening drive <strong>of</strong> the second half and marched<br />

63 yards to the GVSU 7-yard line. On third-and-four, quarterback John<br />

Bowenkamp dropped back to pass then scrambled to his right.<br />

A charging Grand Valley linebacker, Lucius Hawkins, hit Bowenkamp after<br />

he pump-faked and forced a fumble. Hawkins scooped up the football and<br />

raced 59 yards to the North Dakota 20-yard line.<br />

Four plays later, running back Michael Tennessee barrelled into the end<br />

zone from 1 yard out. Tennessee's 16th touchdown <strong>of</strong> the season and a Hendrix<br />

extra point put the Lakers ahead 10-0 with 9:15 remaining in the third quarter.<br />

The Fighting Sioux bounced back on their next series and set themselves up<br />

for a 43-yard field goal.<br />

Kicker Jeff Glas, however, slipped on his approach and Grand Valley defensive<br />

lineman Keyonta Marshall easily deflected the kick.<br />

Glas also pulled a 46-yard field goal in the first quarter. It was the fourth<br />

time this season Glas had missed at least two field goals in a game. Glas finally<br />

connected on a 35-yard field goal 9:47 into the fourth quarter.<br />

It wasn't enough.<br />

Grand Valley joined the 1999 Northern Colorado team as the only ones to<br />

win a national championship while never playing at a home.<br />

The Lakers won four road games in the play<strong>of</strong>fs and six in a row including<br />

the regular season.<br />

"It means a lot (to earn a national title by winning four consecutive games<br />

on the road.)," Kelly said. "They did it tough circumstances. Maybe they can<br />

get credit for being one <strong>of</strong> those all-time great teams."


2004 NCAA Division II First Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 16, Winona State 13<br />

Winona, Minn. • Nov. 13, 2004<br />

Maxwell Field<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 3 6 0 7 16<br />

Winona State 0 0 13 0 13<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV WS<br />

1 8:59 GV Scott Greene 35 yd field goal<br />

{7-6, 1:52} 3 0<br />

2 8:34 GV Scott Greene 37 yd field goal<br />

{6-31, 1:45} 6 0<br />

2 0:08 GV Scott Greene 24 yd field goal<br />

{6-21, 1:31} 9 0<br />

3 8:07 WS Chris Samp 18 yd pass from Ryan Eversman<br />

(Eric Kraus kick) {3-47, 0:58} 9 7<br />

3 2:51 WS Alex Wiese 2 yd run (Ryan Eversman pass<br />

failed) {7-79, 2:51} 9 13<br />

4 9:43 GV Cullen Finnerty 9 yd run (Scott Greene kick)<br />

{10-59, 5:01} 16 13<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV WS<br />

First Downs 11 18<br />

Rushes/Yards 44/135 30/13<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 21-10-0 35-17-2<br />

Yards Passing 112 296<br />

Total Offense 247 309<br />

Punts/Average 9/31.7 7/33.1<br />

Fumbles/Lost 0-0 1-0<br />

Penalties 16-95 5-40<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 32:38 27:22<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Tennessee 23-100, Finnerty 16-18; WS-Khamratthanome 6-19,<br />

Wiese 5-17.<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 10-20-0, 112, WS-Eversman 17-35-2.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Collins 5-87, Langston 4-28; WS-Samp 7-62, Hynes 4-130.<br />

A-1658<br />

Winona, Minn. - The Grand Valley State Laker football team lived to play again<br />

Saturday with a 16-13 come from behind victory Saturday at Winona State. GVSU (9-2)<br />

has now won nine straight play<strong>of</strong>f games and its senior class improved to 50-4 in their<br />

careers. The Laker win also snapped a 25-game home field winning streak for Winona<br />

State. Grand Valley State has now won 25-<strong>of</strong>-its-last-26 road games.<br />

Grand Valley State built a 9-0 halftime lead on three Scott Greene field goals, one in<br />

the first quarter and two in the second. The third was a 24-yarder with eight seconds left<br />

in first half. Winona State dominated the third quarter and scored a pair <strong>of</strong> TDs. Allamerican<br />

receiver Chris Samp hauled in an 18-yard TD pass from Ryan Eversman to<br />

pull the Warriors within a 9-7 margin. Winona State took their first lead <strong>of</strong> the game<br />

with a 7-play, 79-yard drive that running back Alex Wiese ended with a 2 yard run. The<br />

Warriors failed on the two-point conversion attempt and led 13-9.<br />

Grand Valley State's game-winning drive started at 14:44 mark <strong>of</strong> the fourth quarter<br />

when the defense forced a WSU punt. Mark Catlin returned the punt five yards to the<br />

GVSU 41 yard line to start the dive. Sophomore QB Cullen Finnerty hit freshman<br />

receiver Demonte Collins for 16 yards to pick up a key third and nine play. Following a<br />

a holding pentalty Finnerty hit Collins again, this one covering 19 yards to the WSU 31<br />

and a Laker first down. Finnerty then took over with runs <strong>of</strong> three and 15-yards to the<br />

Warrior 13. Finnerty rambled in from nine yards out to conclude the drive and give the<br />

Lakers a 16-13 lead. Each team punted in the closing minutes before Winona State had<br />

one last chance with a drive in the closing minute. However, a 45 yard field goal attempt<br />

as time expired was short and left.<br />

The Laker defense was stellar in the opening half, limiting WSU to 123 yards <strong>of</strong> total<br />

<strong>of</strong>fense, including -4 rushing yards on 18 carries. GVSU turned in a key couple <strong>of</strong> plays<br />

in the first quarter when they held the Warriors on a fourth and one play from the GVSU<br />

one yard line to thwart a 10-play, 80-yard drive. Anthony Adams led the GVSU defense<br />

with 13 total tackles and two tackles for loss. DeJuane Boone added eight tackles, while<br />

Michael McFadden chipped in eight tackles, four tackles for loss (-21) and a QB sack (-<br />

8). Lucius Hawkins picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass and returned it 29 yards to go along with his six<br />

tackles. GVSU tallied 15 tackles for loss and four QB sacks.<br />

The Laker <strong>of</strong>fense tallied 247 total yards, including 135 via the ground. Senior<br />

Michael Tennessee rushed for 100 yards on 23 carries and moved to within 45 yards <strong>of</strong><br />

the GVSU all-time rushing record. Tennesse has 3,323 yards in his career. Cullen<br />

Finnerty completed 10-<strong>of</strong>-20 passes for 112 yards. Finnerty also rushed for 40 yards and<br />

a TD on 16 carries. Demonte Collins hauled in five passes for 87 yards.<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

2004 NCAA Division II Second Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 10, Northwood 7<br />

Midland, Mich. • Nov. 20, 2004<br />

Hantz Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 0 0 10 0 10<br />

Northwood 0 7 0 0 7<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV NU<br />

2 13:03 NU Robert Height 70 yd pass from Kyle Koble<br />

(Doug Daniel kick) {2-69, 0:58} 0 7<br />

3 9:28 GV Scott Greene 36 yd field goal<br />

{13-42, 5:32} 3 7<br />

3 4:23 GV Brandon Langston 37 yd pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {1-37, 0:07} 10 7<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV NU<br />

First Downs 18 8<br />

Rushes/Yards 51/176 31/51<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 22-10-1 23-5-0<br />

Yards Passing 116 123<br />

Total Offense 292 174<br />

Punts/Average 7/41.1 11/33.1<br />

Fumbles/Lost 1-0 2-0<br />

Penalties 4-30 3-25<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 37:33 22:27<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Tennessee 27-80, Finnerty 16-75; NU-Kolbe 12-19, Height 4-18.<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 10-21-1, 116, NU-Kolbe 3-13-0, 91.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Langston 9-107, Hukill 1-9; NU-Gills 2-24, Height 1-70.<br />

A-4215<br />

Midland, Mich. - Grand Valley State used a tough running game, combined with an incredible<br />

defensive effort against the run to claim a 10-7 NCAA DII play<strong>of</strong>f victory in Midland,<br />

Michigan. Grand Valley State captured its 10th straight play<strong>of</strong>f win, including six straight<br />

away from Lubbers Stadium. The Laker senior class also tied an NCAA DII record with its<br />

51st win (51-4) in a four-year periord. Pittsburg State was 51-4 from 1989-92.<br />

Grand Valley State and Northwood punted a combined nine times in the opening half.<br />

GVSU drove to the Northwood 20 on its opening possession, but QB Cullen Finnerty was hit<br />

as he was throwing the ball and Trevor Howard picked it <strong>of</strong>f and returned it 48 yards. The<br />

Timberwolves scored on a 70 yard pass play from Kyle Kolbe to Robert Height early in the<br />

second quarter to take a 7-0 lead. The Lakers drove 41 yards in 10 plays before Scott Greene<br />

came up just short on a 43 yard field goal. GVSU took the opening drive <strong>of</strong> the second half<br />

and drove 42 yards in 11 plays before Greene nailed a 36 yard field goal. Northwood's second<br />

possession <strong>of</strong> the second half resulted in three plays and a punt traveled just 12 yards to the<br />

Laker 37 yard line. QB Cullen Finnerty hit WR Brandon Langston on a flag pattern that resulted<br />

in a 37 yard TD pass and a Laker 10-7 lead. Grand Valley State used time consuming drives<br />

that took nearly 10 minutes <strong>of</strong>f the clock in the fourth quarter. The Lakers used the final 3:12<br />

<strong>of</strong> the game with an 8-play, 34-yard drive that ended the game.<br />

The Laker defense was dominent the entire game, but even more so in the second half.<br />

Northwood was forced into three plays and a punt in four <strong>of</strong> six second half drives. NU was<br />

limited to 48 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense on 25 second half plays.<br />

Senior RB Michael Tennessee rushed for 80 yards on 27 carries and in the process<br />

became the Lakers' all-time leading rusher with 3,503 yards. Tennessee moved past Reggie<br />

Spearmon's total <strong>of</strong> 3,467 yards. Finnerty rushed for 75 yards on 16 carries as the Lakers tallied<br />

176 yards on 51 carries. Finnerty completed 10-fo-21 passes for 116 yards and one TD.<br />

Langston caught nine passes for 107 yards and a TD. GVSU converted 6-<strong>of</strong>-18 third downs.<br />

Laker punter Matt Regnery punted seven times for a 41.1 yards per punt average.<br />

The GVSU defense limited Northwood to 174 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense, 70 <strong>of</strong> which<br />

came on Northwoods lone score <strong>of</strong> the day. Northwood came into the game averaging nearly<br />

350 rushing yards per game and was limited to a season low 51 yards on the ground. GVSU<br />

also held a 37:33 - 22:27 time <strong>of</strong> possession advantage.<br />

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2004 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

North Dakota 19, Grand Valley State 15<br />

Grand Forks, ND • Nov. 27, 2004<br />

Alerus Center<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Grand Valley State 0 7 2 6 15<br />

North Dakota 3 0 0 16 19<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV ND<br />

1 4:01 ND Jeff Glas 28 yd field goal<br />

{11-54, 4:51} 0 3<br />

2 1:13 GV Demonte Collins 31 yd pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {7-74, 1:13} 7 3<br />

3 5:47 GV Anthony Adams safety 9 3<br />

4 13:29 ND Jeff Glas 37 yd field goal<br />

{9-34, 3:28} 9 6<br />

4 12:17 GV Brandon Langston 76 yd pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty (Scott Greene kick failed) {3-80, 1:07}15 6<br />

4 11:29 ND Strouth 24 yd run (Jeff Glas kick failed)<br />

{4-68, 0:41} 15 12<br />

4 4:59 GV Belmore 2 yd run (Jeff Glas kick)<br />

{4-29, 1:50} 15 19<br />

TEAM STATISTICS GV ND<br />

First Downs 14 18<br />

Rushes/Yards 43/104 35/154<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 26-13-0 36-14-2<br />

Yards Passing 225 168<br />

Total Offense 329 322<br />

Punts/Average 8/46.0 4/37.8<br />

Fumbles/Lost 2-2 2-1<br />

Penalties 13-81 5-44<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 35:41 24:19<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: ND-Strouth 9-64, Roland 14-66; GV-Langston 13-75, Tennessee<br />

10-21.<br />

PASSING: ND-Belmore 9-18-2, 86; GV- Finnerty 13-26-0, 225.<br />

RECEIVING: ND-Johnson 9-96, Strowth 2-18; GV-Collins 5-87, Langston 3-92.<br />

A-8222<br />

Grand Forks, ND. - For the third time in four years the final score was determined by<br />

four points or less when Grand Valley State and North Dakota met on the gridiron. The<br />

2004 contest was won by the Fighting Sioux by a 19-15 score. Grand Valley State concludes<br />

the year 10-3 overall and the Laker senior class finishes their careers with a 51-5<br />

playing career record and two National Championships.<br />

North Dakota scored first with an 11-play, 54-yard drive that resulted in a Jeff Glas 28<br />

yard field goal. UND gained control <strong>of</strong> the ball after stopping the Lakers on a fourth and<br />

one play in Fighting Sioux territory. Aaron Hein kept the Lakers close when he blocked a<br />

43-yard field goal by Jeff Glas after the Fighting Sioux drove to the Laker 26 yard line in<br />

the second quarter.<br />

GVSU got on the board late in the second quarter when sophomore QB Cullen<br />

Finnerty hit freshman Demonte Collins with a 31 yard TD pass with 1:13 left in the first<br />

half to give GVSU its first lead <strong>of</strong> the game. Scott Greene added the PAT to give the<br />

Lakers a 7-3 lead at the half. The TD drive culminated a 7-play, 74-yard drive to took<br />

3:27 <strong>of</strong>f the clock.<br />

The Lakers' Ryan Hukill fumbled on the first play from scrimmage in the second half,<br />

but the GVSU defense held and forced a punt. Following a downed punt at the Laker four<br />

yard line, the Lakers Matt Regnery got GVSU out <strong>of</strong> trouble with a punt out the Sioux 41<br />

yard line. However, GVSU forced another three and out to force another punt. Neither<br />

team was able to mount a scoring threat on its following two possessions.<br />

Brandon Langston downed a 36 yard Matt Regnery punt at the North Dakota one yard<br />

line with 5:55 left in the third quarter and the GVSU defense got on the board when<br />

Adam Roland was tackled in the endzone on the Fighting Sioux's first play. Anthony<br />

Adams was credited with the safety.<br />

Senior safety DeJuane Boone thwarted another second half Sioux drive with an interception<br />

at the Laker five. North Dakota drove 34 yards in nine plays before Glas booted a<br />

37 yard field goal to pull the Fighting Sioux within three (9-6) early in the fourth quarter.<br />

The Lakers struck back when Brandon Langston took a swing pass from Finnerty and<br />

raced 76 yards to paydirt to put the Lakers up 15-6. The PAT was missed following a bad<br />

snap from center.<br />

The Fighting Sioux answered quickly with a 68 yard TD drive that took 41 seconds.<br />

Brandon Strouth capped the drive with a 24 yard TD run. However, the PAT was missed<br />

and GVSU maintained a three point lead (15-12). The TD was the first UND scored<br />

against the Laker defense in the last seven quarters dating back to the 2003 National<br />

Championship game.<br />

North Dakota scored the game-winner on a Chris Belmore two yard run for a TD at<br />

the 4:59 mark <strong>of</strong> the fourth quarter. The drive was set up when Finnerty was sacked and<br />

fumbled.averaging nearly 350 rushing yards per game and was limited to a season low 51<br />

yards on the ground. GVSU also held a 37:33 - 22:27 time <strong>of</strong> possession advantage.<br />

2005 NCAA Division II Second Round Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 17, North Dakota 3<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 19, 2005<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

North Dakota 0 0 0 3 3<br />

Grand Valley State 0 14 3 0 17<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} ND GV<br />

2 10:38 GV Jeremy Cochrane 26 yd pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {12-85, 4:33} 0 7<br />

2 6:08 GV Antoine Trent 26 yd pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {5-69, 1:42} 0 14<br />

3 5:01 GV Scott Greene 50 yd field goal<br />

{6-48, 2:40} 0 17<br />

4 10:05 ND Jeff Glas 27 yd field goal<br />

{15-70, 4:55} 3 17<br />

TEAM STATISTICS ND GV<br />

First Downs 23 15<br />

Rushes/Yards 33/64 37/41<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 44-26-0 27-14-0<br />

Yards Passing 268 245<br />

Total Offense 332 286<br />

Punts/Average 7/36.7 7/42.4<br />

Fumbles/Lost 3-3 1-0<br />

Penalties 13-81 5-44<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 28:36 31:24<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Martin 16-27, Finnerty 13-12; ND-Brady 11-47, Manke 17-36.<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 14-26-0, 245; ND-Manke 26-41-0, 268.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Langston 6-79, Fowler 5-75; ND-Grossman 12-117, Dressler<br />

7-60.<br />

A-5429<br />

Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State's junior QB Cullen Finnerty tossed two secondquarter<br />

TD passes and the Laker defense forced three North Dakota turnovers en route to<br />

a 17-3 Laker victory over the Fighting Sioux in NCAA DII second-round play<strong>of</strong>f action.<br />

Grand Valley State will host Saginaw Valley State next Saturday at 12:00 p.m. in the<br />

NCAA DII Northwest Regional championship game in Lubbers Stadium.<br />

Grand Valley State was forced to punt after the Lakers failed to pick up a first down<br />

on their first series, but GVSU sophomore linebacker Anthony Adams forced a fumble by<br />

UND's Chris Beatty on the Fighting Sioux's first play from scrimmage that safety Joe<br />

Ballard recovered. GVSU then drove 37 yards in 10 plays, but the Lakers were unable to<br />

get a 27 yard field goal attempt <strong>of</strong>f following an errant snap. The Lakers, who were going<br />

against a 25 mile per hour wind in the first quarter, were able to get out <strong>of</strong> the first quarter<br />

with a 0-0 score. GVSU took full advantage <strong>of</strong> the wind in the second quarter.<br />

Finnerty directed a 12-play, 85-yard drive early in the quarter. Finnerty hit tight end<br />

Jeremy Cochrane with a 26 yard scoring pass on a broken play and Scott Greene added<br />

the PAT to give GVSU a 7-0 lead.<br />

GVSU got the ball back on its own 31 yard line following a UND punt and the Lakers<br />

moved 69 yards in five plays for a score. Finnerty hit WR Preston Garris with a 38 yard<br />

pass play on third down, then he found Antione Trent at the UND five and Trent went the<br />

final five yards for a 26 yard scoring play. Greene added his second PAT to give the<br />

Lakers a 14-0 lead. North Dakota drove to the Laker 38 on its next possession, but Adams<br />

forced his second fumble <strong>of</strong> the half and DL Mike McFadden picked it up and returned it<br />

nine yards to thwart the drive. The Laker defense limited UND to just 105 yards <strong>of</strong> total<br />

<strong>of</strong>fense in the first half, while the GVSU <strong>of</strong>fense notched 208 yards, including 164 yards<br />

passing from Finnerty.<br />

UND was heading into a brisk wind in the third quarter and the Fighting Sioux's Brent<br />

Halfmann netted just 28 yards on his first punt <strong>of</strong> the third quarter. GVSU drove 13 yards<br />

into North Dakota territory, but Greene was wide left on a 48 yard attempt. GVSU got the<br />

ball back on its own 20 and drove 48 yards in six plays before Greene drilled a career<br />

long, 50-yard field goal with 5:01 left in the third quarter to put the Lakers up 17-0.<br />

North Dakota's Jeff Glas hit a 27 yard field goal with 10:55 left in the second quarter<br />

to conclude a 15-play, 70-yard drive. GVSU used 4:19 <strong>of</strong>f the clock on its next possession,<br />

but the Sioux continued to put the pressure on GVSU and drove into Laker territory.<br />

However, linebacker Rory Steinbach knocked the ball lose when sacking QB Reed Manke<br />

and fellow linebacker Dan Skuta picked up the ball and returned it five yards. The Laker<br />

defense faced one final threat when North Dakota drove down to the Laker 3-yard line<br />

and had a first and goal, but the stout GVSU defense forced three incomplete passes and<br />

sacked Chris Belmore to keep the Fighting Sioux out <strong>of</strong> the endzone for the second time<br />

in the last three years.<br />

Finnerty completed 14-<strong>of</strong>-26 passes for 245 yards and two TDs. Senior Brandon<br />

Langston caught six passes for 79 yards, while Eric Fowler hauled in five passes for 75<br />

yards. Garris, Cochrane and Trent caught a combined three passes for 91 yards and two<br />

TDs. The Laker defense was led by All-American candidate Mike McFadden's 10 tackles,<br />

two tackles for loss, one QB sack and one fumble recovery performance. McFadden has<br />

now recorded a QB sack in all 10 games this season. Freshman linebacker Dan Skuta<br />

added 10 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one QB sack and a fumble recovery, while Samad<br />

Cain and Joe Ballard each collected nine tackles. Anthony Adams chipped in eight tackles<br />

and two forced fumbles.


2005 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 24, Saginaw Valley State 17<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 26, 2005<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Saginaw Valley State 7 7 0 3 17<br />

Grand Valley State 0 7 10 7 24<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} SV GV<br />

1 2:31 SV Logan Barnhart 3 yd run (Bobby Belmonte<br />

kick) {8-50, 2:52} 7 0<br />

2 3:38 GV Terry Mitchell 8 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty<br />

(Scott Greene kick) {4-13, 1:42} 7 7<br />

2 0:18 SV Justin Barcey 8 yd pass from Chris Dougherty<br />

(Bobby Belmonte kick) {4-20, 0:31} 14 7<br />

3 4:47 GV Jeremy Cochrane 16 yd pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {12-58, 4:50} 14 14<br />

3 0:59 GV Scott Greene 33 yd field goal<br />

{6-66, 1:59} 14 17<br />

4 5:18 GV Ryan Hukill 1 yd run (Scott Greene kick)<br />

{9-59, 4:18} 14 24<br />

4 1:38 SV Bobby Belmonte 27 yd field goal<br />

{7-19, 1:59} 17 24<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

TEAM STATISTICS SV GV<br />

First Downs 15 16<br />

Rushes/Yards 36/98 53/192<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 32-19-2 18-8-0<br />

Yards Passing 169 116<br />

Total Offense 267 308<br />

Punts/Average 7/39.9 5/42.0<br />

Fumbles/Lost 4-3 3-3<br />

Penalties 4-34 12-83<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 27:24 32:36<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Martin 22-108, Hukill 11-48; SV-Barnhart 23-79, Dougherty 7-20<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 8-18-0, 118; SV-Dougherty 14-25-2, 140.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Mitchell 3-27, Fowler 2-60; SV-Cottengim 6-64, Jackson 3-28.<br />

A-5364<br />

Allendale, Mich. - #1-ranked Grand Valley State erased a 14-7 halftime defecit with 10<br />

third quarter points and seven in the fourth en route to a 24-17 victory over #4-ranked<br />

Saginaw Valley State in the NCAA DII Northwest Regional final. Grand Valley State<br />

advances to its fourth NCAA DII National Semifinal in the last five years next Saturday<br />

vs. East Stroudsburg. Grand Valley State is expected to host the semifinal contest and if<br />

so the game would be played at 1 p.m. in Lubbers Stadium.<br />

Saginaw Valley State scored first when RB Logan Barnhart rambled in from three<br />

yards out on a direct snap from center at the 2:31 mark <strong>of</strong> the first quarter. PK Bobby<br />

Belmonte added the PAT to give the visiting Cardinals a 7-0 lead. Freshman LB Dan<br />

Skuta put the Lakers in position for their first points <strong>of</strong> the game when he picked <strong>of</strong>f a<br />

Chris Dougherty pass and returned in 27 yards to the Cardinal 13. Junior LB Cullen<br />

Finnerty found junior WR Terry Mitchell in the back <strong>of</strong> the endzone on second and eight<br />

for a TD. Scott Greene added the PAT to tie the game. GVSU looked to run the clock out<br />

late in the first half, but Finnerty fumbled the snap from center and SVSU's Derek<br />

Volmering recovered the ball at the Laker 20 with 49 seconds left in the opening 30 minutes.<br />

SVSU drove down to the Laker eight and Dougherty then hit RB Justin Barcey over<br />

the middle for a score to put SVSU up 14-7. The Lakers tallied just 91 yards <strong>of</strong> total<br />

<strong>of</strong>fense in the first half and committed 10 penalties for 63 yards.<br />

GVSU tied the game early in the third quarter with a 12-play, 58-yard scoring drive.<br />

GVSU converted a fourth and six play when Finnerty hit Mitchell with a 10 yard completion.<br />

The Lakers then faced a fourth and one from the Cardinal 16 when Finnerty faked a<br />

run to Astin Martin and found senior TE Jeremy Cochrane all alone over the middle in the<br />

endzone for a score. Greene hit the PAT to tie the game at 14-14. The Laker defense<br />

forced a three and out to give the Laker <strong>of</strong>fense another shot. Finnerty found junior WR<br />

Eric Fowler over the middle with a perfectly thrown 58 yard pass and catch. When GVSU<br />

failed to get a first down Greene connected on a 33 yard field goal to give GVSU its first<br />

lead <strong>of</strong> the game (17-14).<br />

Saginaw Valley State turned the ball over on its next two possessions and GVSU took<br />

advantage <strong>of</strong> the second with a 9-play, 44-yard scoring drive. GVSU ran the ball on all<br />

nine plays and senior RB Ryan Hukill ended the drive with a 1-yard scoring plunge to put<br />

the Lakers up 24-14 with 5:18 left in the game. The Lakers appeared to put the game<br />

away when SVSU was forced to punt with 3:37 left. However, the punt was muffed and<br />

the Cardinals recovered on the Laker 29. Saginaw Valley State drove to the Laker 6, but<br />

on third and one Barnhart was dropped for a 4-yard loss to force a 27-yard field goal by<br />

Belmonte. Ryan Hukill recovered the onside kick for GVSU and the Lakers ran out the<br />

clock to preserve the victory.<br />

GVSU dominated the second half, churning out 120 rushing yards and 217 yards <strong>of</strong><br />

total <strong>of</strong>fense. Finnerty was 3-for-9 for 19 yards in the first half, but regrouped at the half<br />

and completed 6-<strong>of</strong>-9 passes for 97 yards. RB Astin Martin broke the 100-yard rushing<br />

mark for the eighth time in 11 games with 108 yards on 22 carries. Ryan Hukill added 48<br />

yards and a TD on 11 carries. Finnerty comleted 9-<strong>of</strong>-18 passes for 116 yards and two<br />

TDs. Terry Mitchell caught three passes for 27 yards and Eric Fowler two for 60.<br />

All-American candidate Mike McFadden led the Laker defense with seven tackles, two<br />

QB sacks, three tackles for loss, a fumble recovery and an interception. Dan Skuta<br />

notched a career-high 13 tackles, picked <strong>of</strong>f a pass and deflected a pass, while CB<br />

Brandon Carr notched eight stops. LB Anthony Adams notched seven tackles and recovered<br />

a fumble. GVSU forced five turnovers (3 fumble recoveries/2 interceptions) and<br />

recorded six tackles for loss.<br />

2005 NCAA Division II Semifinal Play<strong>of</strong>f Game<br />

Grand Valley State 55, East Stroudsburg 20<br />

Allendale, Mich. • Dec. 3, 2005<br />

Lubbers Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

East Stroudsburg 0 7 7 6 20<br />

Grand Valley State 34 7 7 7 55<br />

QTR<br />

1<br />

1<br />

1<br />

1<br />

1<br />

2<br />

2<br />

3<br />

3<br />

4<br />

4<br />

Time<br />

11:39<br />

9:04<br />

3:17<br />

2:13<br />

0:03<br />

8:20<br />

3:16<br />

8:57<br />

6:01<br />

7:15<br />

7:07<br />

Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards}<br />

GV Brandon Langston 18 yd run (Scott Greene<br />

kick) {7-87, 3:21}<br />

GV Brandon Langston 22 yd pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {2-21, 0:29}<br />

GV Astin Martin 1 yd run (Scott Greene kick)<br />

{4-64, 1:32}<br />

GV Brandon Carr 40 yd fumble recovery (Scott<br />

Greene kick failed)<br />

GV Brandon Langston 81 yd pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty {1-81, 0:12}<br />

GV Ryan Hukill 5 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty<br />

(Scott Greene kick) {9-79, 3:42}<br />

ES Jim Terwilliger 2 yd run (Mark Brubaker<br />

kick) {5-20, 1:37}<br />

GV Astin Martin 44 yd run (Scott Greene kick)<br />

{5-82, 2:24}<br />

ES Evan Prall 20 yd pass from Jim Terwilliger<br />

(Mark Brubaker kick) {7-55, 2:44}<br />

ES Tim Strenfel 11 yd pass from Jim Terwilliger<br />

(Mark Brubaker kick failed) {8-53, 5:24}<br />

GV Brandon Carr 47 yd kick<strong>of</strong>f return (Scott<br />

Greene kick)<br />

ES<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

7<br />

7<br />

14<br />

20<br />

20<br />

GV<br />

7<br />

14<br />

21<br />

27<br />

34<br />

41<br />

41<br />

48<br />

48<br />

48<br />

55<br />

TEAM STATISTICS<br />

First Downs<br />

Rushes/Yards<br />

Passes (A-C-I)<br />

Yards Passing<br />

Total Offense<br />

Punts/Average<br />

Fumbles/Lost<br />

Penalties<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession<br />

ES<br />

20<br />

28/10<br />

47-24-0<br />

287<br />

297<br />

7/30.6<br />

2-1<br />

2-20<br />

31:23<br />

GV<br />

25<br />

46/320<br />

15-11-1<br />

242<br />

562<br />

1/28.0<br />

2-2<br />

10-87<br />

28:37<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Martin 18-134, Hukill 9-90; ES-Lucas 11-42, Carfagno 2-10<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 10-14-1, 241; ES-Terwilliger 24-47-0, 287.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Hukill 5-64, Langston 4-148; ES-Prall 8-104, Strenfel 6-79.<br />

A-5521<br />

Allendale, Mich. - #1 Ranked Grand Valley State scored 34 first-quarter points and<br />

cruised to a 55-20 NCAA DII National Semifinal victory at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale<br />

Saturday afternoon. Grand Valley State will now appear in its fourth NCAA DII National<br />

Championship game in the last five years. GVSU lost the 2001 title game, but won backto-back<br />

DII National Championships in 2002 and 2003.<br />

"I'm so proud <strong>of</strong> how this team has competed and played together as a team for 15<br />

weeks," said second-year head coach Chuck Martin. "This group is so close on both sides<br />

<strong>of</strong> the ball and they compete with one another to make each other better," added Martin.<br />

Grand Valley State took the opening kick<strong>of</strong>f and drove 87 yards in seven plays for a a<br />

TD. Brandon Langston finished the drive with an 18 yard TD run at the 11:39 mark <strong>of</strong> the<br />

first quarter. Langston continued his stellar play when he blocked a punt on East<br />

Stroudsburg's second straight three and out. QB Cullen Finnerty found Langston all alone<br />

over the middle in endzone for a 22-yard TD and a 14-0 Laker lead. That was the first <strong>of</strong><br />

four consecutive touchdowns for the Lakers. RB Astin Martin scored from one yard out to<br />

put the finishing touches on a 4-play, 64-yard drive and Brandon Carr returned a fumble<br />

40 yards for a TD to give GVSU a 27-0 lead. Grand Valley State put the finishing touches<br />

on an incredible first quarter when Finnerty hit Langston on a fly pattern that covered 81<br />

yards on the final play <strong>of</strong> the first quarter for a score. The Lakers' 34 first quarter points<br />

set a GVSU play<strong>of</strong>f record for points in a quarter, breaking the previous mark <strong>of</strong> 31 (2nd<br />

Q) set in 2002 versus Indiana (Pa.). RB Ryan Hukill put GVSU up 41-0 with 8:20 left in<br />

the second quarter when he finished a 9-play, 79-yard drive with a 5-yard shovel pass for<br />

a TD. East Stroudsburg's only points in the first half came following a Finnerty interception<br />

that was returned to the Laker 20. Jim Terwilliger ran it in from two yards out for the<br />

Warriors first score. GVSU's 41 first half points were the second most in a half for a play<strong>of</strong>f<br />

game behind the 51 put up against Indiana (Pa.) in 2002.<br />

GVSU sacked Terwilliger seven times in the opening 30 minutes and limited the<br />

Warriors to just 150 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense. ESU was held to -1 yard rushing on 17 carries<br />

and Terwilliger completed just 10-<strong>of</strong>-27 passes for 151 yards. GVSU dominated the game<br />

<strong>of</strong>fensively, racking up 409 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense. Finnerty completed 10-<strong>of</strong>-14 passes for<br />

241 yards and three TDs, while Astin Martin rushed for 73 yards and one TD on 14 carries.<br />

Langston caught four passes for 148 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 18 yards<br />

and one TD.<br />

Martin opened the second half with a 44 yard TD run to put the Lakers up 48-7.<br />

Martin's TD run capped a 5-play, 82-yard scoring drive. ESU added third and fourth quarter<br />

TDs, but GVSU's Brandon Carr returned an onside kick 47 yards for the final score <strong>of</strong><br />

the day. GVSU ran the ball 26 times in the second half and attempted just one pass.<br />

GVSU rolled up 562 yards <strong>of</strong> total <strong>of</strong>fense on the day, including 320 rushing and 242<br />

passing. The Laker starting <strong>of</strong>fensive unit finished its day midway through the third quarter.<br />

Martin broke the 100-yard rushing mark for the ninth time this season with 134 yards<br />

and two TDs on 18 carries. Ryan Hukill rushed for 90 yards on nine carries, while Mark<br />

Catlin chipped in 51 yards on nine carries. Finnerty completed 10-fo-14 passes for 241<br />

yards and three TDs, while rushing for 39 yards on four carries.<br />

The Laker defense was dominating, sacking the Harlon Hill Finalist, Jimmy<br />

Terwilliger, 10 times for a -42 yards. ESU finished with 10 net rushing yards. Terwilliger<br />

completed 24-<strong>of</strong>-47 passes for 287 yards and two TDs, with most <strong>of</strong> that yardage coming<br />

when the outcome <strong>of</strong> the game was already decided. Sophomore LB Anthony Adams<br />

recorded 10 tackles, three tackles for loss (-20) and two QB sacks (-19). Kirk Carruth<br />

chipped in seven tackles and sack, while Dan Skuta added six tackles and a QB sack. All-<br />

American and Gene Upshaw Award finalist Mike McFadden tallied five tackles, four tackles<br />

for loss (-13) and three QB sacks (-12). CB Brandon Carr returned a fumble 40 yards<br />

for a TD and recorded five tackles. GVSU notched 11 pass deflections and 13 tackles for<br />

loss (-72 yards).<br />

171


172<br />

ALL-TIME POSTSEASON SUMMARIES<br />

2005 NCAA Division II National Championship Game<br />

Grand Valley State 21, Northwest Missouri State 17<br />

Florence, Ala. • Dec. 10, 2005<br />

Braly Municipal Stadium<br />

Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP<br />

Northwest Missouri St. 7 7 0 3 17<br />

Grand Valley State 7 0 7 7 21<br />

QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} NW GV<br />

1 7:47 NW Mike Peterson 30 yd pass from Josh 7 0<br />

Lamberson (Tommy Frevert kick) {13-70,7:13}<br />

1 4:15 GV Cullen Finnerty 5 yd run (Scott Greene kick)<br />

{8-69, 3:26} 7 7<br />

2 13:43 NW Xavier Omon 2 yd run (Tommy Frevert kick)<br />

{12-80, 5:32} 14 7<br />

3 2:15 GV Cullen Finnerty 3 yd run (Scott Greene kick)<br />

{10-80, 2:48} 14 14<br />

4 14:56 NW Tommy Frevert 35 yd field goal<br />

{7-62, 2:19} 17 14<br />

4 4:25 GV Brandon Langston 35 yd pass from Cullen<br />

Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {9-82, 4:32} 17 21<br />

TEAM STATISTICS NW GV<br />

First Downs 20 16<br />

Rushes/Yards 24/54 42/165<br />

Passes (A-C-I) 51-33-0 19-12-0<br />

Yards Passing 326 172<br />

Total Offense 380 337<br />

Punts/Average 6/33.8 5/40.2<br />

Fumbles/Lost 0-0 0-0<br />

Penalties 1-6 3-15<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Possession 32:21 27:39<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:<br />

RUSHING: GV-Martin 18-72, Finnerty 14-59; NW-Omon 13-63, Falkner, E.J. 1-6<br />

PASSING: GV-Finnerty 12-19-0, 172; NW-Lamberson 33-49-0, 326.<br />

RECEIVING: GV-Langston 4-62, Hukill 3-46; NW-Peterson 9-150, Wright 5-44.<br />

A-6837<br />

Grand Valley Wins a Thriller<br />

Lakers return home to warm welcome after securing<br />

the Division II title on game’s final play<br />

Detroit News wire services<br />

Florence, Ala. - Celebrating a national championship is starting to become routine<br />

for Grand Valley State football fans. More than 200 fans greeted the Lakers at<br />

the Grand Valley Fieldhouse Sunday, a day after the team won the school’s third<br />

NCAA Division II national championship in four years.<br />

After flying into Grand Rapids, coach Chuck Martin and his team were on campus<br />

for the first time since their 21-17 victory over Northwest Missouri State on<br />

Saturday in Florence, Ala. “We want to thank all our great fans and friends,”<br />

Martin said. “We have the best fans in Division II by far.”<br />

The Lakers, who also won the national title in 2002 and 2003, were runners-up in<br />

2001. Martin pointed out that all four games came down “to the last tick <strong>of</strong> the<br />

clock.”<br />

On the last play <strong>of</strong> Saturday’s game, from the Lakers’ 22-yard line, Northwest<br />

Missouri quarterback Josh Lamberson rolled right and hit Raphael Robinson inside<br />

the 5 on the opposite side <strong>of</strong> the field. Robinson spun, bu the Lakers brought him<br />

down four yards short to end the 81-yard drive and clinch the national championship.<br />

“We wanted to make sure it wasn’t a boring game for you,” Martin joked to Lakers<br />

fans. “I told the team that we wanted to make sure that another game came down<br />

to the end. Obviously, we found a way to make that last play.”<br />

Lamberson completed five consecutive passes to move the Bearcats downfield.<br />

They made it to the 17 but Lamberson was chased out <strong>of</strong> bounds by Rory<br />

Steinbach and Justin Ulberg for a loss on third down with just one second remaining.<br />

Northwest Missouri used its last timeout to set up the final play. Raphael<br />

Robinson was wide open briefly, but the defense swarmed after the ball and kept<br />

him out <strong>of</strong> the end zone. “I was very confident,” Lamberson said Saturday night.<br />

“That’s been the motto <strong>of</strong> our team - our backs against the wall. And they’ve been<br />

against the wall all year. So when we got in that huddle, it was like last week. We<br />

were very confident that we were going to move the ball down the field and score.”<br />

Grand Valley, ranked No. 1 in national Division II polls, ended its season 13-0.<br />

“It’s been a great season,” said Joe Ballard <strong>of</strong> Chesaning, who helped make the<br />

game-ending tackle. “I’ll miss everyone here. I hope they go get it again next<br />

year.”<br />

Senior wide receiver Brandon Langston <strong>of</strong> Northville caught a 35-yard touchdown<br />

pass from junior quarterback Cullen Finnerty <strong>of</strong> Brighton with 4:25 left for the<br />

winning score. Finnerty moved Grand Valley 82 yards after taking over midway<br />

through the fourth quarter. He converted three third-down plays on the drive. On<br />

third-and-four, he hit Langston on a slant pattern, and the receiver raced 35 yards<br />

for a score with 4:25 to play. “They gave me an inch <strong>of</strong> space and I got great<br />

blocks from Antoine Trent and Jeremy Cochrane,” Langston said. “I had the easy<br />

part, I just had to catch it and run down the field.”<br />

Ballard said he had one thing on his mind on the game’s last play. “I just wanted<br />

to keep him (Robinson) out <strong>of</strong> the end zone,” the Lakers safety said. “That was the<br />

biggest thing. We wanted to make sure we made the tackle.”<br />

Martin, the defensive coordinator <strong>of</strong> the first two championship teams, said each<br />

national title celebration has been enjoyable. “The journey is too far and still a lot<br />

<strong>of</strong> fun,” he said. It’s never old hat. If we go there again in the future, that moment<br />

would be just as special.”<br />

Northwest Missouri (11-4) was the first team to win four straight road play<strong>of</strong>f<br />

games, but lost for the first time in three championship game appearances. The<br />

Bearcats made the championship game with Raphael Robinson’s only touchdown<br />

catch <strong>of</strong> the season, a three-yarder with 23 seconds left to beat North Alabama the<br />

previous week, also at Braly Municipal Stadium.<br />

Coach Mel Tjeerdsma practically assumed Robinson would score and his team<br />

would pull out another improbable win. “I felt like we were going to win the game<br />

until he didn’t get in the end zone,” Tjeerdsma said. “I didn’t have any doubts.”


MICHIGAN HISTORY<br />

Records for Michigan four-year college teams state college football records through 2003 season<br />

Seasons <strong>College</strong> <strong>Games</strong> Played W L T Pct.<br />

126 University <strong>of</strong> Michigan 1165 849 280 36 .744<br />

35 Grand Valley State 381 264 114 3 .697<br />

119 Albion <strong>College</strong> 943 552 338 43 .608<br />

105 Central Michigan 906 532 338 36 .607<br />

31 Saginaw Valley State 333 197 132 3 .596<br />

109 Michigan State 1034 589 400 44 .591<br />

113 Hillsdale <strong>College</strong> 971 549 376 46 .589<br />

100 Western Michigan 882 482 376 24 .560<br />

96 Hope <strong>College</strong> 732 389 305 38 .557<br />

89 Northern Michigan 726 389 310 26 .554<br />

109 Alma <strong>College</strong> 857 460 370 27 .553<br />

83 Michigan Tech 625 305 303 17 .502<br />

44 Northwood University 416 199 209 8 .488<br />

104 Ferris State 776 345 391 40 .470<br />

113 Eastern Michigan 927 412 469 46 .469<br />

111 Kalamazoo <strong>College</strong> 862 376 445 41 .460<br />

102 Adrian <strong>College</strong> 779 344 417 18 .453<br />

89 Wayne State 756 299 428 29 .415<br />

105 Olivet <strong>College</strong> 823 299 491 33 .383<br />

Homecoming Results (22-5-1)<br />

1978 GVSU 36, Northwood Institute 7<br />

1979 GVSU 28, Hillsdale 6<br />

1980 GVSU 17, Northwood Institute 13<br />

1981 GVSU 23, Hillsdale 12<br />

1982 GVSU 20, Northwood Institute 10<br />

1983 GVSU 12, Hillsdale 10<br />

1984 Saginaw Valley 28, GVSU 14<br />

1985 Hillsdale 21, GVSU 14<br />

1986 GVSU 21, Central Connecticut 11<br />

1987 GVSU 28, Hillsdale 13<br />

1988 GVSU 33, Ferris State 20<br />

1989 GVSU 32, Hillsdale 17<br />

1990 GVSU 42, Ferris State 12<br />

1991 GVSU 35, Northern Michigan 0<br />

1992 Ferris State 23, GVSU 0<br />

1993 GVSU 28, Northern Michigan 28<br />

1994 GVSU 33, Michigan Tech 7<br />

1995 GVSU 25, Hillsdale 20<br />

1996 GVSU 56, Michigan Tech 7<br />

1997 GVSU 39, Northern Michigan 22<br />

1998 Northern Michigan 17, GVSU 14<br />

1999 GVSU 31, Saginaw Valley 7<br />

2000 GVSU 56, Indianapolis 21<br />

2001 GVSU 59, Mercyhurst 3<br />

2002 GVSU 51, Northern Michigan 14<br />

2003 GVSU 48, Michigan Tech 17<br />

2004 Northwood 35, GVSU 14<br />

2005 GVSU 48, Northern Michigan 3<br />

GVSU at night: 37-11<br />

Record at Lubbers Stadium<br />

118-31-1 (.970)<br />

Win-Loss Decade<br />

2-2 70’s .500<br />

39-14 80’s .736<br />

40-12-1 90’s .764<br />

37-3 00’s .925<br />

First Game:<br />

Sept. 15, 1979 Northern Michigan 41, GVSU 14<br />

First Win:<br />

Sept. 29, 1979 GVSU 56, Franklin <strong>College</strong> 14<br />

First Tie:<br />

Oct. 9, 1993 GVSU 28, Northern Michigan 28<br />

Most Points Scored:<br />

Oct. 28, 1989 GVSU 91, Valparaiso 0<br />

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174<br />

4TH QUARTER COMEBACKS COMEBACK<br />

Year Opponent (Site) GVSU Trailing Winning Play Final<br />

9/28/74 Alma (H) 0-0 Steve Brems 1-yd run 7-0<br />

11/16/74 Hillsdale (H) 13-10 Chris Lehmann 31-yd run 14-10<br />

9/20/75 Grand Rapids CC (H) 14-10 Fritz Lehmann 47-yd run 17-13<br />

9/18/76 Michigan Tech (A) 8-7 Roger McCoy 39-yd FG 10-8<br />

10/16/76 Saginaw Valley (A) 6-3 Fritz Lehmann 9-yd run 17-6<br />

Jamie Hosford 6-yd run<br />

11/12/77 Wayne State (A) 3-3 Roger McCoy 20-yd FG 6-3<br />

10/14/78 Saginaw Valley (A) 14-10 Clint Nash 43-yd p.David Quinley 24-14<br />

Will Roach 1-yd run<br />

11/3/79 Northwood (A) 14-12 Will Roach 6-yd run 22-14<br />

9/6/80 Hope (A) 7-7 Michael Woods p. David Quinley 14-7<br />

11/1/80 Northwood (H) 13-7 Randy Rae 4-yd p. Steve Michuta 17-13<br />

10/9/82 Ferris State (A) 35-35 Randy Spangler 20-yd FG 38-35<br />

10/30/82 Michigan Tech (A) 28-27 Brian Bates 1-yd run 35-28<br />

10/22/83 Hillsdale (H) 10-6 Tony Schmitt 20-yd p. Jim Lynch 12-10<br />

10/5/85 Ferris State (A) 21-8 Ray Buckner 17-yd run 27-21<br />

11/2/85 Northwood (H) 21-17 Ray Buckner 17-yd p Guy Schuler 24-21<br />

9/13/86 Butler (A) 28-24 Guy Schuler 3-yd run 30-28<br />

10/4/86 Ferris State (H) 22-22 Tom Kazen 59-yd p. Guy Schuler 30-22<br />

11/14/87 Saginaw Valley (A) 28-24 Guy Schuler 1-yd run 31-28<br />

11/12/88 Saginaw Valley (H) 13-7 Mike Flannery 29-yd blck punt ret. 14-13<br />

9/14/91 North Dakota State (A) 17-14 Jack Hull 1-yd run 21-17<br />

10/10/92 Northern Michigan (A) 20-20 Miguel Sagaro 29-yd FG 23-20<br />

11/7/92 Wayne State (H) 14-13 Miguel Sagaro 27-yd FG 16-14<br />

11/6/93 Wayne State (A) 25-20 Ryan Porte 26-yd p. Eric Stover 28-25<br />

11/13/93 St. Francis (H) 18-17 Keith Loos 49-yd FG 20-18<br />

11/5/94 Saginaw Valley (H) 20-20 Ryan Johnson 16yd p K McKinnon 27-20<br />

10/21/95 Michigan Tech (A) 52-48 Darnell Jamison 1-yd run 54-52<br />

10/28/95 Northern Michigan (H) 23-20 Scott Kuderick fum. rec. end zone 26-23<br />

9/14/96 Ashland (A) 7-7 Bruce Calhoun 9-yd run 14-7<br />

10/5/96 Hillsdale (A) 10-10 Darnell Jamison 26-yd run 17-16<br />

11/2/96 Northwood (A) 20-20 Darronte Scott 20-yd p. Jeff Fox 38-34<br />

11/15/97 Indianapolis (H) 14-3 Jason Trice 49-yd p. Jeff Fox 23-14<br />

10/17/98 Saginaw Valley (A) 33-24 Jason Trice 18-yd p. Jeff Fox 37-36<br />

11/14/98 Ferris State (A) 38-21 Rick Granada 6-yd run (OT) 56-53<br />

11/6/99 Michigan Tech (H) 7-7 Brent Lesniak 50-yd run 21-7<br />

10/7/00 Ferris State (H) 14-14 David Kircus 28-yd p. Curt Anes 21-20<br />

11/11/00 Hillsdale (A) 20-14 Kevin Sontag 35-yd FG 31-29<br />

10/26/01 Michigan Tech (A) 34-31 David Kircus 6-yd p. Curt Anes 44-34<br />

12/14/02 Valdosta State* 24-24 David Kircus 10-yd p. Curt Anes 31-24<br />

11/13/04 Winona State (A) 13-9 Cullen Finnerty 9 yd run 16-13<br />

9/17/05 Ashland (A) 10-7 Jeremy Cochrane 45-yd p. Cullen Finnerty 14-10<br />

12/10/05 NW Missouri State* 17-14 Brandon Langston 35-yd p. Cullen Finnerty 21-17<br />

*National Championship Game

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