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Joseph Granchelli,<br />

1-year Letterman<br />

Ralph Valdez, 2-year<br />

Letterman<br />

TLU Pass Defense,<br />

4th-ranked in ASC<br />

in ‘08<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

Credits<br />

The <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Office of Sports Information and the<br />

university’s Office of Publications produced the <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong> Football Guide. Layout by Maria Claudia Redd and Lynn<br />

Parrott. Typesetting and text by Tim Clark. Photography<br />

contributed by Gina Salinas, Calvin Vann, Patrick Zarate, Tim Clark<br />

and Drew Engelke.<br />

Front Cover / Back Cover Photo Credits<br />

The cover photo and the back cover photos were taken by Drew<br />

Engelke and Tim Clark.<br />

In and Around TLU<br />

TLU Up Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3<br />

Notable Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />

TLU <strong>Athletics</strong> – A Force in the NCAA and ASC . . . . 4<br />

About Seguin, <strong>Texas</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5<br />

Media/Fan Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />

Ann M. Svennungsen, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7<br />

Bill Miller, Director of <strong>Athletics</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7<br />

Medical / Athletic Training Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9<br />

Sports Information and <strong>Athletics</strong> Office Staff . . . . . 9<br />

Bulldog Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />

Facilities & Venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />

The Mentors<br />

Head Coach Dennis Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />

The Character Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13<br />

Defensive Backs Coach Andrew Baker . . . . . . . . . .14<br />

Defensive Line Coach Ryan Biesemeyer . . . . . . . . .14<br />

Student Assistant Coach Sahr Bindi . . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />

Defensive Coordinator Chris Castillo . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />

Student Assistant Coach Steven Fiala . . . . . . . . . .14<br />

Running Backs Coach Mike Janak . . . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />

Offensive Line Coach Mark Konopka . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />

Volunteer Assistant Coach John Lynch . . . . . . . . . .15<br />

Offensive Coordinator Lou Orth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />

Equipment Manager James Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />

Director of Football Operations Bill Sweda . . . . . . .15<br />

Student Assistant Coach Colin Williams . . . . . . . . .15<br />

The Season<br />

Season Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-21<br />

Roster Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />

Preseason Depth Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23<br />

Preseason Alphabetical Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25<br />

The Players<br />

Bulldog Returners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-39<br />

Bulldog Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-43<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

The Schedule<br />

About the NCAA DIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44<br />

About the American Southwest Conference . . . . . .44<br />

ASC Composite Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44<br />

ASC Preseason Poll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45<br />

Game 1 Trinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46<br />

Game 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46<br />

Game 3 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47<br />

Game 4 Howard Payne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47<br />

Game 5 Sul Ross State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48<br />

Game 6 Incarnate Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48<br />

Game 7 McMurry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49<br />

Game 8 Hardin-Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49<br />

Game 9 Louisiana College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50<br />

Game 10 Mississippi College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50<br />

The Year Gone By<br />

2008 Season In Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-52<br />

2008 Game Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53<br />

2008 Team Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53<br />

2008 Individual Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54<br />

2008 Defensive Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54<br />

2008 ASC Football Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55<br />

2008 ASC Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55<br />

2008 ASC Statistical Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56<br />

The History<br />

Game-By-Game Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-63<br />

Coaching Chronology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64<br />

All-Time Vs. Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-65<br />

TLU Record Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67<br />

Eddy Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67<br />

All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67<br />

TLU DIII Leaders (1998-2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-69<br />

TLU All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-77<br />

The National Championships – 1974 & 1975 . .78-79<br />

Hall of Famer Jim Wacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80<br />

Hall of Famer Mike Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80<br />

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TEXAS LUTHERAN UP CLOSE<br />

Located on a spacious and inviting<br />

campus, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University is a<br />

private, exclusively undergraduate<br />

university of the liberal arts, sciences and<br />

professional studies, located approximately 35 miles<br />

east of San Antonio and 50 miles south of Austin in<br />

the scenic community of Seguin.<br />

Approximately 1,400 students attend the<br />

university, which has been recognized repeatedly by<br />

US News & World Report magazine as one of<br />

America’s best colleges in the western United States.<br />

The school has also been recognized for diversity<br />

and for value. TLU also has been included in The<br />

Princeton Review list of best colleges in the western<br />

United States in recent years.<br />

With roots dating back to 1891, the university<br />

located in Seguin in 1912, where it operated as an<br />

academy until 1928 when it achieved junior college<br />

status. In 1948, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> became a senior<br />

liberal arts college. It is one of the 28 colleges and<br />

universities related to the Evangelical <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

Church in America and the only one in the<br />

southwestern United States.<br />

Academic Life<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> grants the bachelor of arts,<br />

bachelor of science, bachelor of music, and<br />

bachelor of business administration degrees. The<br />

school boasts 39 academic majors and preprofessional<br />

programs.<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> graduates include a federal judge,<br />

state legislators, prominent attorneys, physicians,<br />

medical school faculty members, accountants, bank<br />

presidents, pastors, bishops, teachers, social<br />

workers, and faculty members at universities such<br />

as Johns Hopkins, Southern Methodist and Duke.<br />

The academic program at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> is<br />

designed to provide an education that makes both<br />

life and professional work exciting and fulfilling.<br />

Students at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> pursue a broad<br />

education in the arts, sciences, humanities and<br />

professional studies, while following targeted<br />

programs of study that prepare them for<br />

employment or for advanced study at graduate or<br />

specialized professional schools.<br />

Special academic programs include the Mexican<br />

American Studies Center, international education,<br />

the TLU Honors Program, and a wellness program<br />

known as the Krost Life Enrichment Program.<br />

Many students also choose to participate in a<br />

variety of off-campus programs that offer academic<br />

credit. These include the Washington Semester<br />

Program in Washington, D.C. (including the World<br />

Capitals Program); and the TLU Exchange Program<br />

with Kansai Ghadhi University near Osaka, Japan.<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> is also affiliated with Augsburg<br />

College’s study center in Cuernavaca, Mexico.<br />

Membership in the International Student Exchange<br />

Program enables students from TLU to study at<br />

dozens of foreign universities. Reciprocal programs<br />

bring international students to <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> as<br />

well.<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> offers students a variety of<br />

internships, through which undergraduates have an<br />

opportunity for hands-on, experiential learning at<br />

organizations including government agencies,<br />

businesses, media outlets, law offices, and research<br />

facilities.<br />

Students also participate in a wide range of<br />

campus organizations, including the campus<br />

ministry program, academic honor societies, local<br />

social sororities and fraternities, the band, the choir,<br />

the TLU strings program, theatre, student<br />

publications, the Student Government Association,<br />

the Black Student Union, the Mexican American<br />

Student Association, and the Center for Women’s<br />

Studies.<br />

Intercollegiate <strong>Athletics</strong><br />

TLU is competitive in 14 NCAA men’s and<br />

women’s intercollegiate sports, including volleyball,<br />

soccer, softball, basketball, golf, tennis, track and<br />

field and cross country for women and football,<br />

baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis and golf for men.<br />

Contact the athletic department at 830-372-6877<br />

for game times and locations, or check the TLU<br />

Web site at www.tlu.edu/athletics for complete<br />

schedules. Updated statistics and scores for each<br />

team are available on the Web site within 24 hours<br />

of play.<br />

Intercollegiate sports are supplemented by a<br />

variety of intramural sports.<br />

Community Events<br />

Worship services are held at 10 a.m. on Monday,<br />

Wednesday and Friday and at 6:30 p.m. Sundays<br />

during the academic year in the Chapel of the<br />

Abiding Presence, Weinert Memorial. Other special<br />

services are held throughout the year. Contact the<br />

Campus Ministry Office at 830-372-8160 for more<br />

details.<br />

The university offers an extensive series of<br />

cultural arts programs each year, including<br />

performances by the TLU choir, band, and dramatic<br />

media programs. The university’s 1,050-seat Jackson<br />

Auditorium plays host to community and TLU<br />

events throughout the year, including Mid-<strong>Texas</strong><br />

Symphony concerts, visiting lecturers, traveling<br />

theatre and music productions, the annual <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong> Christmas Vespers, as well as a<br />

community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin<br />

Luther King Jr. For more information on TLU’s<br />

cultural events, call the University Relations Office<br />

at 830-372-8020.<br />

The Annetta Kraushaar Gallery, located in the<br />

Schuech Fine Arts Center, hosts a variety of exhibits<br />

throughout the year. Call 830-372-6015 for exhibit<br />

information.<br />

Community Resources<br />

The Fiedler Memorial Museum, located on the<br />

first floor of Langner Hall, has geological displays of<br />

general interest and serves as a resource for earth<br />

science and geography classes and off-campus<br />

groups. To make an appointment to visit the<br />

museum, call 830-372-6094.<br />

The Fiedler Memorial Rock Garden is located<br />

just outside Langner Hall. It displays various types<br />

of rocks from across the state. The rock garden is<br />

open at all times and has written trail guides in a<br />

box outside the gate.<br />

The Mexican American Studies Center is located<br />

in Langner Hall. Mexican, Mexican American, and<br />

Central American books, magazines, and videos are<br />

available for review and consultation in the center.<br />

The <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University Bookstore,<br />

located inside the Alumni Student Center, is also<br />

open to the public, offering TLU apparel, specialty<br />

items, school supplies, general books and<br />

textbooks. Call 830-372-8140 for more<br />

information.<br />

Through its Center for Professional<br />

Development, the university focuses on advancing<br />

the educational interests of students and<br />

professionals in the workplace. The curriculum is<br />

structured based on requests from disciplines,<br />

organizations, corporations and businesses. For a<br />

list of current classes, please call 830-372-8043.<br />

Hein Dining Hall, a 21,600 square foot building,<br />

provides for the food service needs of the university,<br />

as well as for community events held on campus<br />

that require food service. Community groups<br />

wishing to hold functions in the dining hall should<br />

contact Sodexho Food Service at 830-372-8085.<br />

TLU’s Mabee Aquatic Center is an eight-lane,<br />

collegiate-size swimming pool that offers the<br />

community memberships, water aerobics, and swim<br />

lessons for children of all ages, including “water<br />

babies” classes. For information about the Mabee<br />

Aquatic Center, call 830-372-8120. In addition, the<br />

public is welcome to use the one-kilometer<br />

jogging/walking trail on campus in the area of the<br />

tennis courts and softball fields.<br />

Blumberg Memorial Library houses more than<br />

250,000 library items and subscribes to 650 current<br />

periodical titles. The library offers access to more<br />

than 6 million volumes through cooperative<br />

arrangement with 32 libraries in the Council of<br />

Cameron Beckman<br />

PGA Tour Golfer<br />

The Hon. Fred Biery<br />

Federal judge<br />

Alton Chan<br />

World-renowned concert pianist<br />

Laurie Flachmeier Corbelli<br />

1980, 1984 U.S. volleyball team member; Olympic<br />

silver medalist; Current head volleyball coach at<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M<br />

Patricia Dowdell<br />

1980 U.S. volleyball Olympic team member; Named<br />

to USA Volleyball’s 75th Anniversary<br />

All-Era Team<br />

Charles Franks<br />

Manager of Banking and Operations for Valero<br />

Energy Corp.<br />

Jon Heidtke<br />

General manger of Fox Sports Southwest<br />

in Dallas<br />

Dr. Daniel Juarez<br />

Doctor of internal medicine, San Antonio<br />

Michael Kent<br />

Featured doctor on reality television series “Houston<br />

Medical” on ABC<br />

The Hon. Edmund Kuempel<br />

Long-time member of the <strong>Texas</strong> House of<br />

Representatives<br />

Eun Chul Lee<br />

1992 Olympic gold medalist in rifle shooting for<br />

South Korea<br />

Don Mischer<br />

Emmy award-winning producer; Producer of<br />

Olympic opening ceremonies and Super Bowl<br />

halftimes<br />

Wayne Powell<br />

President of Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, N.C.<br />

NOTABLE ALUMNI & QUICK FACTS<br />

Research and Academic Libraries (CORAL) in the<br />

greater San Antonio area. As a member of Online<br />

Computer Library Center (OCLC), the library<br />

accesses the world’s largest database of more than<br />

44 million bibliographical records and can obtain<br />

materials for students and faculty through its<br />

37,000-member libraries worldwide via the OCLC<br />

Interlibrary Loan System.<br />

Arrangements may be made to use the resources of<br />

the library. Call 830-372-8100 for more information,<br />

including hours of operation and library card fees. ■<br />

NOTABLE ALUMNI<br />

Verne Lundquist<br />

Television sports personality; Veteran reporter of<br />

major sporting events, including the Olympics,<br />

The Masters golf tournament, the National Football<br />

League, and SEC football.<br />

D.W. Rutledge<br />

Former state-championship winning football coach<br />

of the Converse Judson Rockets and current<br />

executive director of the <strong>Texas</strong> High School Coaches<br />

Association<br />

Carmen Tafolla<br />

San Antonio-based poet, author and performance artist<br />

The Rev. Ray Tiemann<br />

Bishop, Southwestern <strong>Texas</strong> Synod,<br />

Evangelical <strong>Lutheran</strong> Church in America<br />

Wendy Gumbert Wolfe<br />

Coached gold-medal winning team at 2002 Sydney<br />

Paralympic Games<br />

Location<br />

• Seguin (population 25,000) near the beautiful<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> Hill Country.<br />

• More than 200 acres of parkland, four lakes,<br />

and the Guadalupe River are nearby<br />

• 35 miles east of San Antonio (eighth largest<br />

city in the U.S.)<br />

Student Body<br />

• Approximately 1,400 students<br />

• 48% male, 52% female<br />

• 96% from <strong>Texas</strong><br />

• 24 states represented, 6 foreign countries<br />

• 26% are <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

• 65% of full-time students live on campus<br />

• ACT composite for middle 50% of the first-year<br />

class is 19-24<br />

• SAT scores for middle 50% of the first-year<br />

class are 910-1140<br />

• High School class rank*<br />

20% in top 10% of graduating class<br />

More than 50% in top 25%<br />

*of TLU students whose high schools report rank<br />

Academics<br />

• 26 majors, 32 minors and 13 pre-professional<br />

programs<br />

• 4-4 academic calendar<br />

• International and off-campus study available,<br />

including Washington Semester, International<br />

Student Exchange Program, and several other<br />

affiliated faculty-led programs.<br />

• Independent study and internships available<br />

• Area of study (all students): College Arts<br />

and Sciences: 45%, College of Professional<br />

Studies: 46%, Undeclared: 9%<br />

Profile<br />

• Private; four-year; liberal arts, sciences and<br />

professional studies; residential; coed;<br />

undergraduate<br />

• Bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor<br />

of music, and bachelor of business<br />

administration degrees<br />

• A university of the Evangelical <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

Church in America<br />

• Founded in 1891<br />

Faculty<br />

• Average class size is less than 20<br />

• Student/Faculty ratio is 14:1<br />

• Faculty serve as academic advisers<br />

• No graduate teaching assistants<br />

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TLU ATHLETICS<br />

NCAA Division III National Titles (2)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Indoor 4x400 Relay (2007)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 4x100 Relay (2008)<br />

NCAA Division III National Top 10 Finishes (22)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Indoor 4x400 Relay, 1st (2007)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 4x100 Relay, 1st (2008)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 4x400 Relay, 2nd (2008)<br />

Staci Jackson, Women’s Track & Field Outdoor 400, 3rd (<strong>2009</strong>)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 4x100 Relay, 3rd (2007)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Indoor 4x400 Relay, 3rd (2008)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 4x100 Relay, 6th (2006)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 4x100 Relay, 6th (2005)<br />

Staci Jackson, Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 400, 6th (2008)<br />

Staci Jackson, Women’s Track & Field, Indoor 400, 6th (2008)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 4x400 Relay, 7th (2007)<br />

Men’s Golf, Team, T7th (2007)<br />

Ashley Williams, Women’s Track & Field, Indoor 400, 8th (2008)<br />

Staci Jackson, Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 400, 8th (2007)<br />

Women’s Volleyball, Team, T9th (2004)<br />

Ashley Williams, Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor 400, 9th (2008)<br />

Jessica Raglon, Women’s Track & Field, Pole Vault, 9th (2008)<br />

Destiney Jones, Women’s Track & Field, Triple Jump, 9th (2008)<br />

Baseball, Team, T9th (2005)<br />

Baseball, Team, T9th (2006)<br />

Josh Werland, Men’s Golf, 10th (2005)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Team, 10th (2008)<br />

American Southwest Conference Team Titles (13)<br />

Men’s Soccer (2002)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2002)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2003)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2004)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2004)<br />

Baseball (2005)<br />

Women’s Track & Field (2005)<br />

American Southwest Conference<br />

West Division Team Titles (17)<br />

Men’s Soccer (2001)<br />

Men’s Soccer (2002)<br />

Baseball (2001)<br />

Baseball (2002)<br />

Baseball (2003)<br />

Baseball (2005)<br />

Baseball (2006)<br />

Baseball (2007)<br />

Baseball (<strong>2009</strong>)<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Athletics</strong> – A Force in the NCAA Division III<br />

and in the American Southwest Conference<br />

Since joining the NCAA Division III and the American Southwest Conference in the 1999-2000<br />

athletic year, these honors have been achieved by TLU <strong>Athletics</strong> teams and student-athletes:<br />

Baseball (2006)<br />

Men’s Golf (2006)<br />

Baseball (2007)<br />

Men’s Golf (2007)<br />

Women’s Golf (2007)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2007)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2000)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2001)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2003)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2004)<br />

Women's Volleyball (2006)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2007)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2008)<br />

Softball (2004)<br />

NCAA DIII National Championship Appearances (29)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (1999, NCAA Regional Meet)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2000, NCAA Regional Meet)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2001, NCAA Regional Meet)<br />

Men’s Soccer (2002, NCAA 1st Round)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2002, NCAA Regional Meet)<br />

Women’s Golf (2003, individual golfer Theresa Ashorn)<br />

Women’s Track & Field (2003, individual participant Amber<br />

Arrambide)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2003, NCAA Regional Meet)<br />

Women’s Track & Field (2004, individual participant Natalie Wood)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2004, NCAA Regional Meet)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2004, NCAA “Sweet 16”, tied for 9th overall in<br />

NCAA DIII)<br />

Baseball (2005, West Region Runner-up, tied for 9th overall in NCAA<br />

DIII)<br />

Men’s Golf (2005, 12th place in DIII Championships)<br />

Women’s Track & Field (2005, six participants at national meet)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2005, NCAA Regional Meet)<br />

Baseball (2006, West Region Runner-up, tied for 9th overall<br />

in NCAA DIII)<br />

Men’s Golf (2006, 12th place in DIII Championships)<br />

Women’s Track & Field (2006, five participants at national meet)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2006, NCAA Regional Meet)<br />

Baseball (2007, West Region tournament participant)<br />

Men’s Golf (2007, T7th place in DIII Championships)<br />

Women’s Golf (2007, 19th place in DIII Championships)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Indoor (2007, four participants at national meet)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor (2007, six participants at national meet)<br />

Women’s Cross Country (2007, NCAA Regional Meet)<br />

Women’s Volleyball (2007, NCAA DIII Regional)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Indoor (2008, four participants at national meet)<br />

Women’s Track & Field, Outdoor (2008, six participants at national meet)<br />

Women’s Trck & Field, Outdoor (<strong>2009</strong>, four participants at national meet)<br />

Playing All-Americans (62*)<br />

Dustin Boren (Football, 1999)<br />

David Saenz (Football, 1999)<br />

Mandi Wallace (Women’s Volleyball, 1999)<br />

Abby Glenn (Women’s Volleyball, 2000)<br />

Mandi Wallace (Women’s Volleyball, 2000)<br />

B.J. Gotte (Football, 2000)<br />

David Garcia (Football, 2004)<br />

Matt Ross (Football, 2004)<br />

Holt Storrie (Football, 2004)<br />

Lindsey Kolmeier (Women’s Volleyball, 2004)<br />

Tommy Stolhandske (Men’s Basketball, 2005)<br />

Aaron Crais (Baseball, 2005)<br />

Matt Hunn (Baseball, 2005)<br />

Josh Werland (Men’s Golf, 2005)<br />

Taffey Gray (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2005)<br />

Amber Meeks (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2005)<br />

Ashley William (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2005)<br />

Samara Williams (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2005)<br />

Holt Storrie (Football, 2005)<br />

Jeremy Pawelek (Football, 2005)<br />

Aaron Crais (Baseball, 2006)<br />

Josh Werland (Men’s Golf, 2006)<br />

Taffey Gray (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2006)<br />

Natalie Wood (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2006)<br />

Ashley Williams (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2006)<br />

Jessica Raglon (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2006)<br />

Jake Kaase (Baseball, 2007)<br />

Jonathan Swisher (Men’s Golf, 2007)<br />

Tanner Carter (Men’s Golf, 2007)<br />

Ashley Williams (Women’s Track & Field, indoor 4x400, 2007)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women Track & Field, indoor 4x400, 2007)<br />

Taffey Gray (Women’s Track & Field, indoor, 4x400, 2007)<br />

Casey Toombs (Women’s Track & Field, indoor, 4x400, 2007)<br />

Ashley Williams (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2007)<br />

Jessica Raglon (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 4x100, 2007)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2007)<br />

Amber Meeks (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2007)<br />

Ashley Williams (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x400, 2007)<br />

Taffey Gray (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 4x400, 2007)<br />

Casey Toombs (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 4x400, 2007)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 4x400, 2007)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 400, 2007)<br />

Ashley Williams (Women’s Track & Field, indoor 4x400, 2008)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women Track & Field, indoor 4x400, 2008)<br />

Taffey Gray (Women’s Track & Field, indoor, 4x400, 2008)<br />

Destiney Jones (Women’s Track & Field, indoor, 4x400, 2008)<br />

Ashley Williams (Women’s Track & Field, indoor 400, 2008)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women Track & Field, indoor 400, 2008)<br />

Ashley Williams (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2008)<br />

Jessica Raglon (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 4x100, 2008)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2008)<br />

Amber Meeks (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x100, 2008)<br />

Ashley Williams (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 4x400, 2008)<br />

Taffey Gray (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 4x400, 2008)<br />

Destiney Jones (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 4x400, 2008)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 4x400, 2008)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor, 400, 2008)<br />

Jessica Raglon (Women’s Track & Field, pole vault, 2008)<br />

Jessica Stetler (Women’s Volleyball, 2008)<br />

Staci Jackson (Women’s Track & Field, outdoor 400, <strong>2009</strong>)<br />

Jeremy Macklin (Baseball, <strong>2009</strong>)<br />

Brad orosey (Baseball, <strong>2009</strong>)<br />

* for each All-America citation earned<br />

ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans (16)*<br />

David Stahl (2001-02)<br />

David Stahl (2002-03)<br />

Amy Behlen (2002-03)<br />

Tracy Heathcock (2003-04)<br />

Tommy Stolhandske (2003-04)<br />

Angela Bagwell (2004-05)<br />

Tommy Stolhandske (2004-05)<br />

Natalie Wood (2004-05)<br />

Abby Cochran (2005-06)<br />

Natalie Wood (2005-06)<br />

Matt Alves (2006-07)<br />

Natalie Wood (2006-07)<br />

Matt Alves (2007-08)<br />

Amber Lowe (2007-08)<br />

Dana Robbins (2007-08)<br />

Amber Lowe (2008-09)<br />

*Chantel Mize (1998-99) earned Academic All-American<br />

honors before TLU’s transition to DIII.<br />

The relay team of Taffey Gray, Staci<br />

Jackson, Ashley Williams and Casey<br />

Toombs captured TLU’s first NCAA<br />

Division III national championship with a<br />

win in the 2007 indoor 4x400 women’s<br />

relay.<br />

Photo courtesy of NCAA<br />

AT HOME IN SEGUIN, TEXAS<br />

A vibrant community with a population of almost 25,000 nestled on the banks of the<br />

picturesque Guadalupe River, Seguin is strategically located in South Central <strong>Texas</strong> on Interstate<br />

Highway 10, and the main east-west Union Pacific rail lines. San Antonio, the 10th largest city in<br />

the United States, is 30 minutes west of Seguin via IH-10, while Austin, the state capital, is<br />

conveniently accessible 50 miles to the north by State Highway 123 and Interstate 35. The ports of<br />

Houston and Corpus Christi are nearly equal distance (160 miles) from Seguin.<br />

The beautiful Guadalupe River cuts through the city's south side. A fine public park was built<br />

alongside it, beginning during the Depression years when Seguin enjoyed its oil boom. A scenic<br />

drive lined with picnic tables shadows the river for a mile or so, flanked by an 18-hole golf course.<br />

Nearby are the fairgrounds, volleyball courts, ballparks, and a country club.<br />

Nowadays both Interstate 10 and a main line of the Union Pacific pass through the town's north<br />

side, where most manufacturing is located. Today the heart of the city is filled with fine old homes<br />

in traditional neighborhoods. And the city is ringed by contemporary residential developments as<br />

well. In addition, just outside the current city limits, hundreds of handsome riverfront homes sit<br />

along the shores of Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid, and Meadow Lake on the beautiful Guadalupe<br />

River. ■<br />

Seguin Quick Facts<br />

Annual Average Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67<br />

Monthly Average High Temperature<br />

January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77<br />

July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99<br />

Monthly Average Low Temperature<br />

January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23<br />

July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67<br />

Annual Average Precipitation . . . . . . . . . . 31.9 inches<br />

Annual Average Snowfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 inches<br />

Elevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520 feet<br />

Growing Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 days<br />

Prevailing Winds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southeast<br />

Transportation<br />

Highways:<br />

Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 90, US 90A<br />

State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX 123, TX 46, FM 78<br />

Interstate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IH 10<br />

Air Service:<br />

San Antonio International Airport (SAT)<br />

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)<br />

Distance to Major <strong>Texas</strong> Cities:<br />

Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50<br />

Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145<br />

Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242<br />

El Paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582<br />

Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385<br />

Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160<br />

Laredo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185<br />

San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34<br />

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MEDIA/FAN INFORMATION<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Sports Information<br />

The <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Office of Sports Information is<br />

located in the Jones Complex office building on<br />

campus. The office number is 101H. The Jones<br />

Complex is located on University Street and is<br />

positioned across the street from the Alumni Student<br />

Center and next to the Dr. Burton E. Grossman<br />

Fitness Center.<br />

Media Services/Credentials<br />

Pre-game notes and media guides are available<br />

before all home games. Game notes are also delivered<br />

by email on the Tuesday prior to game day. If you<br />

wish to be put on the TLU football email list, email<br />

Tim Clark at tclark@tlu.edu.<br />

Head Coach Dennis Parker and <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

players are available for interviews following each<br />

game after a 10-minute cooling off period.<br />

Telephone/Web/E-mail Services<br />

Matador Stadium is equipped with a phone line<br />

and multiple Ethernet connections. The phone line is<br />

used for visiting radio broadcasts, and it is available<br />

for reporter use once the visiting radio broadcast has<br />

concluded. Ethernet connections support sending of<br />

stories and of photos.<br />

Fax services, if necessary, are available at the TLU<br />

Office of Sports Information, a five-minute car ride<br />

from Matador Stadium. Sports Information assistants<br />

can accompany reporters to the SID office.<br />

Practice Schedule<br />

During the season, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> football practice<br />

begins at 3 p.m. with pre-practice taping and<br />

treatment. Early-outs usually begin at 3:30 p.m. with<br />

formal practice beginning at 4 p.m. and running to 6<br />

- 6:30 p.m.<br />

During the week, the best times for individual<br />

interviews with coaches are in the morning hours.<br />

For players, the best interview times are 3 - 3:45 p.m.<br />

With all coach and player interviews, appointments<br />

should be made with the TLU Office of Sports<br />

Information. Interviews will not be granted without<br />

coordination with the TLU Office of Sports<br />

Information. All interview requests can be made by<br />

calling (830) 372-6877 or by e-mailing<br />

tclark@tlu.edu.<br />

Internet<br />

Information about the <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University<br />

athletics program is found on the Internet. Football<br />

statistics, rosters, schedules, game notes, box scores and<br />

game stories can be found at www.tlu.edu/athletics.<br />

Game broadcasts<br />

All <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> home football games can be<br />

heard on KWED 1580 AM. The KWED broadcasts<br />

can also be heard on-line at www.tlu.edu/athletics<br />

and on www.seguintoday.com.<br />

Live video streaming of all TLU home football<br />

games will be available starting in <strong>2009</strong>. Follow the<br />

links from the TLU website (www.tlu.edu/athletics) to<br />

access the free live broadcasts. Archived broadcasts of<br />

the football games also will be available for purchase.<br />

Directions to <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

From San Antonio and points west – You can<br />

approach TLU from Interstate 10 or Interstate 35. If<br />

traveling on Interstate 10, exit on Highway 46 (Exit<br />

607). Go south (right) on Highway 46 for 1/2 mile.<br />

TLU will be on your left.<br />

If traveling on Interstate 35, exit on Highway 46 in<br />

New Braunfels (Exit 189). Go south (right) on<br />

Highway 46 for approximately 15 miles. TLU will be<br />

on your left. San Antonio - 35 miles Laredo - 182<br />

miles<br />

From Austin and points north – We recommend<br />

that you approach <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> from Interstate 35<br />

until you reach San Marcos. Exit on Highway 123<br />

and turn south (left). At the Interstate 10 intersection<br />

as you enter Seguin, go west (right) on Interstate 10.<br />

Exit Interstate 10 at the Highway 46 exit (Exit 607).<br />

Go south (left) on Highway 46 for 1/2 mile. TLU will<br />

be on your left. Austin - 50 miles • Dallas - 253 miles<br />

From Houston and points east – You will<br />

approach TLU from Interstate 10. The <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

campus is on the west side of town. Proceed west on<br />

the interstate and take the Highway 46 exit (Exit<br />

607). Go south (left) on Highway 46 for 1/2 mile.<br />

TLU will be on your left. Houston - 160 miles<br />

From Corpus Christi and points south – You<br />

will approach <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> from Highway 123. As<br />

you near Seguin, take Highway 46 north and<br />

continue to the Highway 46 and Court Street<br />

(Highway 90A) intersection. Turn east (right) on<br />

Court Street, and TLU will be on your left. Corpus<br />

Christi – 141 miles • Brownsville – 275 miles<br />

Directions to Matador Stadium<br />

From San Antonio and points west – You can<br />

approach from Interstate 10 or Interstate 35. If<br />

traveling on Interstate 10, exit on Highway 123<br />

(Stockdale exit). Go south (right) on Highway 123<br />

for 1 mile. Stadium will be on your right.<br />

If traveling on Interstate 35, exit on Highway 46 in<br />

New Braunfels (Exit 189). Go south (right) on<br />

Highway 46 for approximately 15 miles. Turn left on<br />

Kingsbury St. (four-way stop) and go approximately 3<br />

miles. Turn right on King and go .3 mile. Turn left on<br />

Cedar. Stadium is on your right. San Antonio - 35<br />

miles • Laredo - 182 miles<br />

From Austin and points north – We recommend<br />

that you approach Matador Stadium from Interstate<br />

35 until you reach San Marcos. Exit on Highway 123<br />

and turn south (left). Proceed approximately 20<br />

miles. Go under Interstate 10 and proceed 1 mile.<br />

Stadium is on your right. Austin - 50 miles • Dallas -<br />

253 miles<br />

From Houston and points east – You will<br />

approach the stadium from Interstate 10. Exit<br />

Highway 123 and turn south (left). Go under<br />

Interstate 10 and proceed 1 mile. Stadium is on your<br />

right. Houston - 160 miles<br />

From Corpus Christi and points south – You<br />

will approach <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> from Highway 123.<br />

Take Highway 123 into town. Turn left on Cedar St.<br />

Stadium will be on your left. Corpus Christi - 141<br />

miles • Brownsville - 275 miles<br />

Goals of TLU <strong>Athletics</strong><br />

The <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University intercollegiate<br />

athletics program exists for the sake of the students at<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> - for their growth and development.<br />

Intercollegiate athletics, operating under the<br />

principles of fair play and amateurism, provides equal<br />

opportunity for talented male and female students to<br />

participate in a nationally competitive sports program<br />

that is values-based and educationally sound.<br />

The athletics program has three goals: every<br />

student who completes his/her eligibility is expected<br />

to graduate, each sport should aspire to be<br />

competitive at the national level, and an efficient and<br />

cost-effective support system for the operation of the<br />

existing athletic program should be developed and<br />

maintained.<br />

Over the years, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> has excelled on the<br />

sports fields and in the classrooms producing eight<br />

national championships and numerous national<br />

academic awards by student athletes.<br />

<strong>Athletics</strong> Quick Facts<br />

GENERAL<br />

School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University<br />

City/Zip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seguin, <strong>Texas</strong> 78155<br />

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1891<br />

Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,400<br />

Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulldogs<br />

School Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black and Gold<br />

Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matador Stadium<br />

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,000<br />

Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artificial turf<br />

Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA III<br />

Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Southwest<br />

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann M. Svennungsen<br />

Alma Mater, Year . . . . . . . . . . Concordia College (MN), 1977<br />

<strong>Athletics</strong> Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Miller<br />

Alma Mater, Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>, 1977<br />

Athletic Dept. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (830) 372-8120<br />

HISTORY<br />

First year of football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1912<br />

All-time playoff record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1<br />

Years in post-season play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />

Last post-season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976, NAIA semifinal<br />

Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 31-0 to Westminster (Pa.)<br />

All-time record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269-330-14<br />

National Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2<br />

(NAIA-II titles in 1974 and 1975)<br />

SPORTS INFORMATION<br />

Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Clark<br />

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tclark@tlu.edu<br />

SID office phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(830) 372-6877<br />

Home phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(830) 379-6015<br />

Cell phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(830) 609-8691<br />

Assistant SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Zarate<br />

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pzarate@tlu.edu<br />

Office phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(830) 372-6308<br />

Cell phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(281) 415-6181<br />

Football SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Clark<br />

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .same as above<br />

Office phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .same as above<br />

Home phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .same as above<br />

Cell phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .same as above<br />

SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(830) 372-8135<br />

Press Box phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(830) 609-8691<br />

SID Mailing Address . . .1000 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155<br />

Overnight Address . . . . .1000 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155<br />

Ann M. Svennungsen<br />

President<br />

President Ann M. Svennungsen was born and raised in<br />

Shelby, Montana. After graduating summa cum laude in<br />

mathematics from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota,<br />

she received her Master of Divinity degree from Luther<br />

Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota.<br />

Spending 22 years in pastoral ministry, Svennungsen served<br />

congregations in Iowa City, Iowa and Minneapolis, Minnesota.<br />

In 1996 she became senior pastor of Trinity <strong>Lutheran</strong> Church<br />

in Moorhead, Minnesota, a 3,700-member congregation and,<br />

at that time, the largest ELCA congregation to be led by a woman senior pastor.<br />

In 2003, Svennungsen was named president of Atlanta-based Fund for Theological<br />

Education, a national, ecumenical organization devoted to raising the next generation of<br />

excellent and diverse ministers and scholars, annually providing $1.2 million in<br />

scholarships and other support.<br />

In July, 2007, she came to Seguin where she now brings her background of leadership<br />

and scholarship to the community of <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University.<br />

Speaking to the role of athletics at TLU, Svennungsen notes:<br />

“I am delighted to lead a school where one third of our students participate in<br />

intercollegiate athletics and another third participate in intramurals. The experience of<br />

playing in a sport is as important as ever. In a world shaped by individualistic activities like<br />

Xbox, Tivo and net surfing, young people can spend their lives in what some call a cocoon<br />

of autonomy. We need the communal, engaging activities that athletics provide. To grow<br />

into our full selves, we need activities that require our whole being in relationship with<br />

others. So many strengths are learned on a team: dedication, team work, leadership, seeing<br />

the entire field, anticipating the opponent’s move, knowing your teammates, building them<br />

up, holding them accountable – so terrific for life and work.”<br />

Perhaps, there’s someone at TLU today who will one day be a famous sports celebrity<br />

like Verne Lundquist (Hall of Fame CBS sports commentator and TLU alumnus). But,<br />

without question, our TLU student athletes will be known in their communities for their<br />

job skills, their life skills – and for being the kind of upright, quality citizens our world so<br />

desperately needs.<br />

Svennungsen is married to Dr. William Russell, a Reformation specialist and scholar in<br />

residence in the TLU theology department. They have three children: Sarah, an attorney in<br />

Minneapolis; Mary a senior volleyball player at the University of Pennsylvania and John, a<br />

rancher at the Down Home Ranch near Elgin, <strong>Texas</strong>.<br />

Svennungsen has the distinction of being the first female president in the 118-year<br />

history of <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University.<br />

Amber Meeks, left, and Ashley Williams, right, were part of<br />

TLU’s 2008 NCAA Division III National Championship in the<br />

Women’s Track & Field Outdoor 4x100 meter relay.<br />

TLU ADMINISTRATION<br />

Bill Miller<br />

Director of <strong>Athletics</strong><br />

As director of athletics, Bill Miller has led the Bulldogs to<br />

unprecedented success in NCAA Division III athletics. After<br />

spearheading the conversion of the sports program from<br />

NCAA Division II to NCAA Division III, Miller has guided<br />

TLU <strong>Athletics</strong> to two national championships in women’s track<br />

and field (relay titles in 2007 and in 2008), 13 American<br />

Southwest Conference titles (three in cross country, two in<br />

women’s volleyball, three in baseball, two in men’s golf, one in<br />

women’s golf, one in women’s track and field, and one in men’s<br />

soccer) and to 15 ASC West Division crowns (seven in women’s volleyball, seven in<br />

baseball, one in softball, and two in men’s soccer).<br />

In Miller’s tenure, the Bulldogs have hosted an NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer National<br />

Tournament playoff game, an ASC Championship Men’s Soccer Tournament, an ASC Cross<br />

Country Championship Meet and two ASC Championship Volleyball Tournaments. In<br />

2008, TLU will host the 2008 NCAA Division III South/Southeast Regional Cross Country<br />

Meet.<br />

The Bulldogs have sent teams to NCAA Division III Championship meets and<br />

tournaments in women’s golf, men’s golf, women’s volleyball, baseball, women’s cross<br />

country, and women’s track and field (indoor and outdoor).<br />

TLU’s success under Miller has extended to the classroom, where the Bulldogs have<br />

produced 16 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans since 2001. (TLU has produced<br />

a grand total of 17 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans in its history.) Amber<br />

Lowe was named an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American in Women’s Cross<br />

Country/Women’s Track and Field for the 2008-09 academic year. For Lowe, the honor was<br />

her second Academic All-America honor in two seasons.<br />

Miller coached the TLU baseball team for 15 seasons and has the most wins in TLU<br />

baseball history. He has the highest winning percentage of any coach in TLU <strong>Athletics</strong><br />

history. Miller and the Bulldogs made three appearances in the NCAA Division III Baseball<br />

Championships and six appearances in the NAIA district and regional playoffs.<br />

TLU played in the NCAA DIII West Regional Championships in 2005, 2006 and 2007.<br />

TLU was the regional runner-up in 2005 and 2006. The Bulldogs finished second at the<br />

2000 NAIA Region VI Tournament. Counting post-season conference tournaments, the<br />

Bulldogs played beyond the regular season in 11 of Miller’s 15 seasons.<br />

Miller was a summa cum laude graduate of <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> in 1977. He played baseball<br />

and football for the Bulldogs and was a member of the 1974 and 1975 NAIA-II football<br />

national championships, led by TLU Hall of Famer Jim Wacker. On the diamond for the<br />

Bulldogs, Miller was 20-13 as a pitcher and was the Big State Conference Most Valuable<br />

Player in 1975.<br />

Miller and his wife Dayna have three children: Cody, Kate and Cason. Cody and Kate<br />

now both attend TLU.<br />

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ATHLETIC TRAINING & MEDICAL STAFF<br />

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<strong>2009</strong>-2010<br />

ATHLETIC TRAINING & MEDICAL STAFF<br />

Dr. David W. Starch & Dr. Brian<br />

W. Stigall<br />

Team Physicians<br />

Dr. David W. Starch and Dr. Brian W. Stigall joined the <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

athletics department as team physicians in 2003. Both doctors assist in the<br />

general medical care of all <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> student athletes.<br />

Starch, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician, is<br />

Dr. Starch employed with the New Braunfels Bone and Joint Clinic. He serves as <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong>’s lead team physician and chief orthopedist in dealing with the<br />

various injuries that affect athletes’ muscles, bones,<br />

joints and connective tissues.<br />

Stigall is a family medicine and sports medicine physician in private<br />

practice in New Braunfels. Stigall assists Starch in the treatment of<br />

orthopedic injuries and provides general medical care for the student<br />

athletes.<br />

Starch and his wife Katherine have three children: daughter Peighton, son<br />

Coleman and daughter Presley. Stigall attended medical school at The<br />

University of <strong>Texas</strong> Health Science Center in San Antonio, and he completed<br />

Dr. Stigall his residency at Scott and White Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Temple,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>.<br />

Stigall served as a sports medicine fellow at The University of <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and worked as a family medicine and sports medicine<br />

physician in the Schertz area. He has been in private practice in New Braunfels since 2001. Stigall<br />

and his wife Reneé have three children: daughter Sydney and sons Jack and John.<br />

Brian Coulombe<br />

Director of Athletic Training Education<br />

Program<br />

Brian Coulombe, a native of Shingle Springs, Calif., is in his 10th season<br />

with <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> and last year took a new position – director of TLU’s<br />

Athletic Training Education Program – a position he will again occupy for<br />

2008-09. Coulombe leads the certified program that educates all TLU<br />

athletic training majors.<br />

In 2002, Coulombe was named the head athletic trainer and directed the student athletic<br />

trainers and coordinated with the TLU coaches and student-athletes in the treatment and<br />

prevention of injuries.<br />

A master’s degree recipient in athletic training from the University of West Virginia,<br />

Coulombe has faculty status in the TLU kinesiology department. He received his undergraduate<br />

degree in physical education from California State University-<br />

Sacramento.<br />

During his graduate work at West Virginia, Coulombe worked with the Mountaineer men’s<br />

soccer team and taught introduction to athletic training.<br />

Coulombe and his wife, Amy, live in New Braunfels. The Coulombes have two sons,<br />

Benjamin and Paul.<br />

Tim Kent<br />

Head Athletic Trainer<br />

Tim Kent returned to his alma mater in 2008 as the head athletic trainer<br />

for <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>. Kent, a master’s degree graduate of the University of<br />

West Virginia, spent two years at Hardin-Simmons University as an assistant<br />

athletic trainer before returning to be with the Bulldogs.<br />

Kent took over the head athletic training position after Brian Coulombe<br />

moved to fill TLU’s position as director of the Athletic Training Education<br />

Program.<br />

While completing his undergraduate work at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>, Kent spent all four years in the<br />

TLU Athletic Training Education Program. He was an athletic training major.<br />

Kent enjoys playing all sports, particularly basketball, in his spare time.<br />

Kent is married to the former Sarah Dickie. Tim and Sarah were married on Jan. 3, <strong>2009</strong>. Tim<br />

is the son of Eldon and Martha Kent of San Antonio.<br />

Matt Matocha<br />

Assistant Athletic Trainer<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> graduate Matt Matocha returns this year to his alma<br />

mater as the assistant athletic trainer for the Bulldogs. Matocha, a 2004<br />

graduate of TLU, comes back to Seguin after serving Concordia University<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> from 2006 to <strong>2009</strong> as the head athletic trainer.<br />

Matocha has a bachelor’s of arts degree from TLU and a master’s of<br />

science degree from Indiana State in 2005.<br />

Matocha and his wife Monica, a 2005 graduate of TLU, live in Cedar Park, <strong>Texas</strong>. Monica<br />

works as the assistant athletic trainer at Westwood High School.<br />

Matocha is the son of Barney and Leah Matocha. Matt has a brother Scott, who played<br />

baseball for the Bulldogs and graduated in 2007. Matt also has a sister Amanda, who is a<br />

sophomore currently at TLU.<br />

Crystal Standard<br />

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer<br />

Crystal Standard joined the TLU Athletic Training staff in the spring of<br />

<strong>2009</strong>, and she returns for the full academic and athletics years in <strong>2009</strong>-10.<br />

Standard is a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Bulldogs.<br />

Standard has a bachelor’s of behavioral science from Hardin-Simmons.<br />

She is currently enrolled at <strong>Texas</strong> State University in San Marcos in pursuit<br />

of her master’s of science in athletic training.<br />

Crystal is the daughter of David and Lucy Standard. She has a brother, Joshua<br />

Amy Menzies<br />

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer<br />

Amy Menzies joins the TLU Athletic Training staff as a graduate assistant<br />

athletic trainer for the <strong>2009</strong>-10 season. Menzies is a native of Willoughby,<br />

Ohio.<br />

Menzies completed her bachelor’s of science degree at the University of<br />

Toledo. She is pursuing her master’s of science in athletic training at <strong>Texas</strong><br />

State University in San Marcos.<br />

Amy is the daughter of Janet and Donald Menzies. She has a sister, Julie.<br />

Tim Clark<br />

Director of Sports Information<br />

Tim Clark starts his 12th year as the university’s director of sports<br />

information and sports marketing. Clark works with all 14 TLU sports,<br />

assisting in game-day operations and management of press boxes at all home<br />

sporting events. Clark also handles the TLU <strong>Athletics</strong> web site, coordinates<br />

the production of the university’s media guides (going paperless in <strong>2009</strong>-10)<br />

and produces all game programs. He also coordinates the video and audio<br />

productions of university sporting events.<br />

Clark and Patrick Zarate were honored in August <strong>2009</strong> as the <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Office of Sports<br />

Information was named the Sports Information Office of the Year in the American Southwest<br />

Conference.<br />

Clark, Zarate and Jason Cade were honored in the 2005-06 Sports Information Directors’<br />

Publications Contest when the 2005 football guide was named the fourth-best football guide in<br />

Division C.<br />

The 2005 football guide cover was the national winner in Division C for “Best Cover.”<br />

Clark has won five NAIA Sports Information Directors Association awards for sports<br />

publications, including a runner-up finish for the 1999 football guide in the NAIA Sports<br />

Information Directors Publications Contest. The 2000 and 2003 football guides, along with the<br />

2005 football guide, placed in the Top 10 in the CoSIDA Publications Contest for Division C.<br />

Clark is a member of the College Sports Information Directors Association and serves as the<br />

District VI coordinator for men’s soccer and baseball in the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-<br />

America program. He was the chair of the American Southwest Conference Sports Information<br />

Directors for the 2005-06 athletics seasons.<br />

Clark has completed two Dallas White Rock marathons and has twice raced in the <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Water Safari boat race.<br />

Clark and his wife Rebecca live in Seguin with their daughters Madison and Maya and family<br />

pets Jewelsie, Joe, and Rash.<br />

Patrick Zarate<br />

Assistant Director of Sports Information<br />

Patrick Zarate is in his seventh year as the assistant sports information<br />

director. He also serves TLU as the head coach for women’s cross country<br />

and women’s track and field. Zarate assists the TLU Office of Sports<br />

Information in photography, game-day operations, media guide preparation<br />

and web site updates.<br />

In his work with the cross country and track and field teams, Zarate has<br />

been a part of two NCAA Division III National Championships in relays. Zarate coached the<br />

2007 women’s 4x400 meters indoor relay team to the first national title in DIII in school history.<br />

And in 2008, Zarate helped the 2008 women’s 4x100 meters outdoor relay to the second DIII<br />

national title in TLU school history.<br />

Zarate has also been influential in TLU’s NCAA Division III national runner-up finish in the<br />

2008 women’s 4x400 meters outdoor relay and in the three NCAA Division III national thirdplace<br />

finishes: the 2007 women’s 4x100 meters outdoor relay, the 2008 women’s 4x400 meters<br />

indoor relay, and Staci Jackson’s <strong>2009</strong> third-place finish in the 400 meters (the highest individual<br />

finish in TLU’s DIII track and field history).<br />

For his success at the national level, Zarate was the named the 2008 NCAA Division III<br />

National Outdoor Coach of the Year for Women’s Track & Field.<br />

Zarate and his wife Nichole were married June 4, 2005, in San Antonio. Nichole is pursuing<br />

her doctoral degree in psychology. Patrick and Nichole each graduated from <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>.<br />

Patrick graduated in 2003, and Nichole received her degree in 2002. Patrick’s twin brother<br />

Gregory, and his wife Molly, also attended <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>.<br />

Patrick enjoys running, all sporting activities and watching Houston-area sports teams<br />

do well.<br />

Judy Johnson<br />

<strong>Athletics</strong> Department Administrative<br />

Assistant<br />

Judy Johnson is in her 20th year at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>. She is in her 19th<br />

year as the athletics department administrative assistant.<br />

Judy and her husband Jim have been married for 42 years. Judy, Jim and<br />

daughter Trina are all graduates of <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>. Jim works on the staff at<br />

Emanuel’s <strong>Lutheran</strong> Church in Seguin.<br />

The Johnsons have two children – Trina and Jamey – and two grandchildren – Heidi and<br />

Braden.<br />

Carl Vann<br />

Custodian<br />

Carl Vann is in his 18th year with <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University. Carl is the<br />

custodian for the Jones Athletic Complex and the Marvin Rinn Field House.<br />

Carl has been honored for his dedication to the TLU <strong>Athletics</strong><br />

Department. He has been named a TLU Honorary Coach and was awarded<br />

the TLU Staffperson of the Year Award.<br />

Carl, a lifelong resident of Seguin, has three children: John, Kenneth and<br />

Tavara.<br />

Drew Engelke<br />

Photographer<br />

Drew Engelke has assisted the TLU <strong>Athletics</strong> Department with its<br />

photography needs for six years. Engelke has served as the official<br />

photographer at most TLU sporting events and all of the university’s Front<br />

Row events – the annual fundraisers for TLU <strong>Athletics</strong>.<br />

In 2008, Engelke was honored for his official and volunteer work at TLU.<br />

He was inducted into the TLU <strong>Athletics</strong> Wall of Honor.<br />

Engelke has provided the major artwork for TLU media guides over the past six years, and he<br />

is the regular photographer for each team’s picture day.<br />

Engelke has also been supportive of TLU <strong>Athletics</strong> in other ways. He was instrumental in the<br />

Seguin Volleyball Association’s donation of funds for the new sound system in Tostengard<br />

Activity Center (the volleyball venue on the TLU campus). Engelke and the Seguin Volleyball<br />

Association also donated new American flags for Tostengard Activity Center and for Memorial<br />

Gymnasium.<br />

ATHLETICS STAFF<br />

TLU ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT STAFF DIRECTORY<br />

Department Name E-mail Phone<br />

Director of <strong>Athletics</strong> Bill Miller bmiller@tlu.edu 830-372-8124<br />

Administrative Assistant<br />

Dir. Of Athletic Training<br />

Judy Johnson judyjohnson@tlu.edu 830-372-8120<br />

Education<br />

Athletic Training,<br />

Brian Coulombe bcoulombe@tlu.edu 830-372-6952<br />

Head Trainer Tim Kent tkent@tlu.edu 830-372-8133<br />

Assistant Athletic Trainer<br />

Grad. Assistant<br />

Matt Matocha mmatocha@tlu.edu<br />

Athletic Trainer<br />

Grad. Assistant<br />

Crystal Standard cstandard@tlu.edu<br />

Athletic Trainer Amy Menzies amenzies@tlu.edu<br />

Baseball, Head Coach Greg Burnett gburnett@tlu.edu 830-372-6982<br />

Baseball, Assistant Coach B.J. Griffith bgriffith@tlu.edu 830-372-6328<br />

Baseball, Assistant Coach<br />

Men’s Basketball,<br />

Brian Wallace bjwallace@tlu.edu 830-372-6982<br />

Head Coach<br />

Men’s Basketball,<br />

Tommy Jones tjones@tlu.edu 830-372-8122<br />

Assistant Coach<br />

Men’s Basketball,<br />

Scott Bigott sbigott@tlu.edu 830-372-6808<br />

Assistant Coach<br />

Women’s Basketball,<br />

Rudy Fernandez rrfernandez@tlu.edu 830-372-6808<br />

Head Coach<br />

Campus Recreation/<br />

Roxanne Long rlong@tlu.edu 830-372-8125<br />

Pool/Intramurals Debbie Roberts droberts@tlu.edu 830-372-6762<br />

Cheerleading<br />

Women’s Cross Country<br />

Ashley Winters awinters@tlu.edu 830-372-6805<br />

/Track&Field, Head Coach<br />

Women’s Cross Country/<br />

Patrick Zarate pzarate@tlu.edu 830-372-6308<br />

Track&Field, Assistant Coach Darlene Holland dholland@tlu.edu 830-372-6578<br />

Football, Head Coach Dennis Parker dparker@tlu.edu 830-372-8126<br />

Football, Assistant Coach Chris Castillo ccastillo@tlu.edu 830-372-6963<br />

Football, Assistant Coach Lou Orth lorth@tlu.edu 830-372-6966<br />

Football, Assistant Coach Mark Konopka mkonopka@tlu.edu 830-372-6964<br />

Football, Assistant Coach Michael Janak mpjanak@tlu.edu 830-372-6957<br />

Football, Assistant Coach Andrew Baker abaker@tlu.edu 830-372-8166<br />

Football, Assistant Coach Ryan Biesemeyer rbiesemeyer@tlu.edu 830-372-6962<br />

Football, Assistant Coach John Lynch jlynch@tlu.edu 830-372-6966<br />

Football, Assistant Coach James Pierce jrpierce@tlu.edu 830-372-6954<br />

Football, Dir. of Operations<br />

Men’s/Women’s Golf,<br />

Bill Sweda bsweda@tlu.edu 830-372-6963<br />

Head Coach<br />

Men’s/Women’s Golf,<br />

H.C. Tran htran@tlu.edu 830-372-8144<br />

Assistant Coach Jason York jyork@tlu.edu 830-372-8144<br />

Men’s Soccer, Head Coach<br />

Men’s Soccer,<br />

Eddie Salazar esalazar@tlu.edu 830-372-6807<br />

Assistant Coach<br />

Women’s Soccer,<br />

Mike Alderson malderson@tlu.edu 830-372-6577<br />

Head Coach<br />

Women’s Soccer,<br />

Mike Alderson malderson@tlu.edu 830-372-6577<br />

Assistant Coach Eddie Salazar esalazar@tlu.edu 830-372-6807<br />

Softball, Head Coach Missy Steiger msteiger@tlu.edu 830-372-8129<br />

Softball, Assistant Coach Jayme Reiss jnreiss@tlu.edu 830-372-8129<br />

Softball, Assistant Coach Ted Roels troels@tlu.edu 830-372-8129<br />

Softball, Assistant Coach Natalie Suciu nnsuciu@tlu.edu 830-372-8129<br />

Sports Information, Director Tim Clark<br />

Sports Information,<br />

tclark@tlu.edu 830-372-6877<br />

Assistant Director<br />

Men’s/Women’s Tennis,<br />

Patrick Zarate pzarate@tlu.edu 830-372-6308<br />

Head Coach<br />

Men’s/Women’s Tennis,<br />

Bill Lehman wlehman@tlu.edu 830-372-8128<br />

Assistant Coach Preston Reeves preeves@tlu.edu 830-372-8128<br />

Volleyball, Head Coach Tiffany Davis tdavis@tlu.edu 830-372-8130<br />

Volleyball, Assistant Coach Jessica Tully-Mitchell jtully-mitchell@tlu.edu 830-372-8130<br />

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10<br />

BULLDOG SPIRIT<br />

<strong>2009</strong>-2010 Cheerleaders<br />

The <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University cheerleaders and mascot make up a<br />

noncompetitive squad. The cheerleaders are dedicated to encouraging<br />

and promoting school spirit and boosting school pride. The squad is in<br />

action at all home football and basketball games, including all playoff<br />

events.<br />

The cheerleaders are under the direction of Ashley Winters, who<br />

started as the cheerleader coach in the spring of <strong>2009</strong>.<br />

TLU Alma Mater<br />

O stately college of the plain,<br />

The memories we’ve gathered here<br />

Of chiming bell and chapel spire<br />

Will live through each advancing year.<br />

Beloved TLU, to thee<br />

We pledge our love and loyalty.<br />

Hail to our Alma Mater fair!<br />

The truth of Christ shall make us free.<br />

– words by Marlene Kriewald Bonds, ‘57<br />

Photo by Ashley Winters<br />

<strong>2009</strong>-2010 Goldstar Dance Team<br />

The Goldstar Dance Team debuted in 1997 during the half-time<br />

performances at the Bulldog home basketball games. The dance team is<br />

dedicated to encouraging and promoting school spirit at home football<br />

and basketball games.<br />

Goals of the team include: continuing to grow in number, boosting<br />

school pride and providing enjoyable entertainment at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

sports events. The Goldstars participated at Nationals in the spring of<br />

2004, and brought home National Championships for their team kick,<br />

team modern and team pom routines.<br />

The Bulldog Pep Band<br />

The Bulldog Pep Band performs school spirit music at all university home<br />

football games and at select home basketball games. Enrollment is open to all<br />

interested TLU students and serves as an opportunity for students to continue<br />

musical ensemble participation without the time commitment of Concert<br />

Band.<br />

The director of the Bulldog Pep Band is Beth Bronk.<br />

TLU Fight Song<br />

We’re going to fight for TLU;<br />

Go Bulldogs onto victory!<br />

We’re going to shout our pride and fight;<br />

For glory and for might!<br />

The Black and Gold we see today;<br />

We’re going to shout and sing and say:<br />

Hurrah! For TLU!<br />

Go Bulldogs on to victory!<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

Memorial Gymnasium<br />

Kieffer Kinesiology Lab<br />

Facilities & Venues<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> continues to expand and improve its athletic facilities and venues to meet the needs<br />

of its student body. The university and its leaders believe that athletics – both intercollegiate and<br />

intramural – play an important role in the educational experience at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>. The university<br />

is committed to providing the funding, the facilities and the personnel to ensure that the lessons<br />

learned through athletics are available to each student at TLU.<br />

The Marvin Rinn Field House:<br />

Among the newest facilities on campus is the 14,000<br />

square foot Marvin Rinn Field House, completed in August<br />

1998. It houses the Bulldog football locker room, a video<br />

and meeting center, laundry facilities, coaches’ office and a<br />

state-of-the-art sports medicine facility. The sports medicine<br />

area comes complete with the room and the resources to<br />

support the entire <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> athletics program. The<br />

Rinn Field House also is home to the Bulldog baseball and<br />

men’s soccer locker rooms. There is also a separate coaches’<br />

locker room and shower area. The mens’ sports in the field<br />

house share the large shower area located in the center of<br />

the facility<br />

The Tostengard Activity Center:<br />

Named for Ardyce and Stanford Tostengard, former chair of<br />

the <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Board of Regents, Tostengard is the<br />

home for all <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> home volleyball matches. It is<br />

also a primary intramural facility for the university.<br />

Gustafson Soccer Field:<br />

Home to the men and women’s soccer teams of <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong>, Gustafson Soccer Field is named for A.G.<br />

Gustafson, a former coach, professor and interim president<br />

at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>. A new soccer field was constructed on<br />

campus in 1998 and rededicated as Gustafson Soccer Field.<br />

The field is located on Fleming Drive, across from the<br />

President’s residence.<br />

The Krost Fitness Trail:<br />

The trail, built in the early 90s, circles the campus<br />

intramural fields, the softball complex and the tennis<br />

courts. It is open to the public. The Seguin community and<br />

the TLU campus community enjoy jogging and walking<br />

with their friends and families. The trail is approximately<br />

one kilometer.<br />

Katt-Isbel Field:<br />

Home of the Bulldog baseball team, Katt-Isbel Field seats<br />

450 people in its stadium seating. The field was originally<br />

dedicated in 1992 in honor of Mark Isbel, a 1981 graduate<br />

and baseball player from San Antonio who died of cancer<br />

on June 7, 1983. The field was re-dedicated on Feb. 27,<br />

1999, in honor of former <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> head baseball<br />

coach Ray Katt.<br />

Kieffer Kinesiology Lab:<br />

The 2,200 square-foot Kieffer Kinesiology Lab, located<br />

adjacent to the Jones Physical Education Complex, uses<br />

state-of-the-art equipment to collect and analyze two- and<br />

three-dimensional human motion. The research and<br />

learning laboratory is one of a few stand-alone facilities<br />

built exclusively for motion analysis in the United States,<br />

and it provides TLU’s undergraduate students with a<br />

unique opportunity to explore research problems and apply<br />

scientific theory.<br />

Morck Softball Field:<br />

It was officially dedicated in 1992 in honor of Theos<br />

Morck, a former vice president of fiscal affairs at TLU.<br />

He and his wife Nile Ruth were longtime supporters of<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> athletic teams. The field is home to all<br />

university softball games. It has a seating capacity of 350.<br />

TLU Tennis Courts:<br />

The tennis complex was expanded in the mid-1990s to its<br />

current nine-court setup. The complex has seating capacity<br />

of 50 for feature matches. It is located on University Drive,<br />

across from the Alumni Student Center and next to the Dr.<br />

Burton E. Grossman Fitness Center.<br />

Matador Stadium:<br />

Built in the mid-1950’s on the Seguin High School campus,<br />

Matador Stadium is the home football venue for the<br />

Bulldogs. It has a seating capacity of 9,000. It is located on<br />

the corner of US Highway 123 and Cedar Street in Seguin.<br />

The stadium is complete with a double-deck press box.<br />

Memorial Gymnasium:<br />

The home for the Bulldogs men and women’s basketball<br />

teams has a seating capacity of 1,500. Commonly referred<br />

to as “The Doghouse,” Memorial Gymnasium was<br />

constructed in 1954. It is connected to the Jones Physical<br />

Education Complex and is located on University Drive,<br />

across from the Alumni Student Center.<br />

Dr. Burton E. Grossman<br />

Fitness Center:<br />

The fitness center, opened in 1998, contains state-of-the-art<br />

equipment for weight training and cardiovascular exercise<br />

for use by the entire campus community. The facility also<br />

includes locker rooms and classroom space, plus easy<br />

locker room access to the university’s eight-lane swimming<br />

pool, the Mabee Pool.<br />

George Kieffer<br />

Football Practice Field:<br />

The practice field is located behind the Marvin Rinn Field<br />

House, and it is the home for all football practices and<br />

workouts.<br />

TLU Golf Pitch-and-Putt Course:<br />

For use by the TLU golf teams, the pitch-and-putt course<br />

has an elevated green and pot bunker, plus a driving range.<br />

The golf teams have access to local courses Starcke<br />

Municipal Golf Course (in Seguin), The Golf Club of<br />

Seguin, and The Bandit at Long Creek (in nearby<br />

McQueeney) for daily on-course practice.<br />

Morck Softball Field<br />

Tostengard Activity Center<br />

Gustafson Soccer Field<br />

Katt-Isbel Field<br />

Mabee Aquatic Center<br />

Dr. Burton<br />

E. Grossman<br />

Fitness Center<br />

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Dennis Parker is in his third year as<br />

head coach for the <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

Bulldogs. Parker returned to his <strong>Texas</strong><br />

coaching roots in 2007 after coaching<br />

in Mesa, Ariz., at Mesa High School,<br />

for three seasons.<br />

Parker led TLU to a two-win improvement in 2008.<br />

TLU went 4-6 last season after opening with a 2-8<br />

campaign in 2007, Parker’s first year with the program.<br />

Parker was hired on Jan. 22, 2007 as the 22nd<br />

coach in school history.<br />

At the time of his hiring, Parker said, “I am<br />

humbled to be at a school that has produced Tommy<br />

Mueller and Jim Wacker as coaches and to be at a<br />

school that has produced players like Mike<br />

Washington, Phil Dunne and D.W. Rutledge. I am<br />

honored and grateful and excited to work at making<br />

this an exciting and meaningful time in the young lives<br />

of the TLU players.”<br />

Parker and the TLU Bulldogs won just two games in<br />

2007, but the team showed progress throughout the<br />

year as it coped with the opening-game loss of senior<br />

quarterback Joel Waldon (who returned to play in<br />

2008). Even without an experienced quarterback, the<br />

offense (with Parker calling the plays as offensive<br />

coordinator) averaged 26.1 points per game and 306.8<br />

yards of total offense per game.<br />

In Parker’s offense, then sophomore (now senior)<br />

running back Anthony Smith flourished and set TLU<br />

NCAA Division III-era records for rushing yards in a<br />

season (1,066) and all-purpose yards (1,989). Smith<br />

ended 2007 as the fifth-ranked all-purpose back in the<br />

nation.<br />

In 2008, Parker and the Bulldogs showed<br />

improvement on defense and posted three wins on the<br />

road (with victories at Sul Ross State, McMurry and<br />

Howard Payne). The Bulldogs shut out McMurry on<br />

Oct. 25 in Abilene and finished 2008 with the third-<br />

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DENNIS PARKER Head Football Coach<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

best scoring defense in TLU’s 11 seasons as an NCAA<br />

Division III program. The Bulldogs allowed nearly a<br />

touchdown per game less in 2008 than in 2007.<br />

Parker also coached senior tight end Ty Palmer in<br />

2008, the year in which Palmer shared the inaugural<br />

ASC Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year Award for<br />

football with ZaVious Robbins of Hardin-Simmons and<br />

Brannon Willisson of Mississippi College.<br />

In addition to Palmer’s honor in ’08, five Bulldogs –<br />

senior offensive lineman John Paul Bloomer, thenjunior<br />

defensive end James Villarreal, senior defensive<br />

back Dwight Bonner, then-junior wide receiver Steven<br />

Thrash and sophomore linebacker Jarrad McAdams –<br />

were named to the All-ASC Second Team. Junior, now<br />

senior, punter Frank Vera took a spot on the All-ASC<br />

Honorable Mention team. Thrash, Villarreal, and Vera<br />

are key returners for the Bulldogs in <strong>2009</strong>.<br />

In the three years prior to TLU, Parker coached<br />

Mesa High School in Mesa, Ariz., to a 3-7 record in<br />

2004, a 5-5 mark in 2005 and a 7-4 record in 2006.<br />

Parker guided the Jackrabbits to the state playoffs in<br />

2006. For Mesa, the playoff appearance was its first<br />

since 2000.<br />

Parker has collegiate coaching experience as the<br />

head coach of NCAA Division I University of North<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>. He coached at North <strong>Texas</strong> for the 1991, 1992<br />

and 1993 seasons. Parker was also an assistant coach at<br />

Southeast Missouri State University from 1977 to 1981.<br />

Parker won a state championship at Marshall High<br />

School in Marshall, <strong>Texas</strong> in 1990. Parker took the job<br />

at Marshall after serving as the offensive coordinator for<br />

Converse Judson on its 1983 state championship team.<br />

While at Converse Judson, Parker coached for <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong> Hall of Famer Frank Arnold as Arnold’s<br />

offensive coordinator. Another TLU Hall of Famer,<br />

Rutledge, was the defensive coordinator at Converse<br />

Judson while Parker was the Judson offensive<br />

coordinator.<br />

Parker has had football head coaching stops in <strong>Texas</strong><br />

at San Antonio Edison High School, Marshall High<br />

School and Cleburne High School. He has been a <strong>Texas</strong><br />

high school assistant football coach at San Antonio<br />

Edison, San Antonio Holmes and Converse Judson. He<br />

was named the <strong>Texas</strong> High School Coach of the Year in<br />

1988 and in 1990.<br />

Parker has served as athletic director at Marshall<br />

High School, Cleburne High School, Keller<br />

Independent School District in Keller, <strong>Texas</strong>, and Ector<br />

County Independent School District in Odessa, <strong>Texas</strong>.<br />

Parker and his wife, Merry, lived in Seguin for three<br />

years while Parker coached at Converse Judson. The<br />

Parkers have two grown children, Kimberly and Sam.<br />

Dennis Parker<br />

Quick Facts<br />

Education<br />

Idabel High School in Idabel, Okla.1968, graduated with<br />

honors<br />

Southeastern Oklahoma University 1972, BS in Education<br />

Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities<br />

Southeast Missouri University 1978, MA in Education<br />

Coaching/Teaching Experience<br />

1972-73 Whittier Junior High (San Antonio), Physical<br />

Education Teacher and Coach<br />

1972-73 Whittier Junior High (San Antonio), Physical<br />

Education Teacher and Coach<br />

1973-74 Edison High School (San Antonio), Assistant<br />

Football Coach and Track and Field Coach,<br />

Physical Education Teacher<br />

1974-75 Edison High School (San Antonio), Head<br />

Football Coach, Physical Education<br />

Coordinator<br />

1975-77 Holmes High School (San Antonio), Assistant<br />

Football Coach, Physical Education/Health<br />

Coordinator<br />

1977-81 Southeast Missouri University, Assistant<br />

Football Coach<br />

1981-84 Judson High School (Converse, <strong>Texas</strong>),<br />

Assistant Football Coach, Physical Education<br />

and Health Coordinator<br />

1984-90 Marshall High School (Marshall, <strong>Texas</strong>), Head<br />

Football Coach and Athletic Director<br />

1991-94 University of North <strong>Texas</strong>, Head Football Coach<br />

1994 Zig Ziglar Corporation, educational consultant<br />

and motivational speaker<br />

1994-98 Cleburne High School, Head Football Coach<br />

and Athletic Director<br />

1998-2000 Keller ISD (Keller, <strong>Texas</strong>), Athletic Director<br />

2000-02 Ector Country ISD (Odessa, <strong>Texas</strong>), Athletic<br />

Director<br />

2002-04 Changing Lives, Executive Director<br />

2004-07 Mesa High School (Mesa, Ariz.), Head<br />

Football Coach<br />

2007-Present <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University,<br />

Head Football Coach<br />

Publications<br />

• Health Curriculum, Co-Author, Northside ISD, 1976<br />

• Multiple Offense, AFCA, National Journal, June 1991<br />

• Coaching To Change Lives, Co-Author, 1997<br />

• Teaching To Change Lives, Co-Author, 1999<br />

• Foundations of Character, 2001<br />

• Mental Training for Athletes, 2003<br />

Noteworthy<br />

• <strong>Texas</strong> High School Coach of the Year (1988)<br />

• East <strong>Texas</strong> Coach of the Year (1988)<br />

• District Coach of the Year (1988, 1989, 1990, 1996)<br />

• Became youngest head football coach in history of<br />

Class 5A, 24 years old, 1974<br />

• Produced first undefeated regular football season in<br />

Marshall High School history (14-0), 1988<br />

• Initiated mandatory drug testing for student-athletes<br />

at Cleburne High School<br />

• Initial recipient of “Spirit of Marshall” award, given by<br />

Chamber of Commerce of Marshall, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

• Speaker at state football conventions in Oklahoma,<br />

Arkansas, <strong>Texas</strong>, Mississippi, Arizona, Florida,<br />

Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota<br />

• Speaker at every major football clinic in <strong>Texas</strong><br />

• Minor role in Mace Neufeld movie “Necessary<br />

Roughness”, 1991<br />

• Appeared in PBC documentary on character<br />

education, 1999<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

Coaching To Change Lives and<br />

the Teaching of Character<br />

TLU Head Coach Dennis<br />

Parker is an accomplished<br />

author and public speaker. He<br />

has developed seven curricula<br />

on teaching character and has<br />

performed more than 100 inservices<br />

for training teachers in<br />

character education. Parker and<br />

his good friend (and former<br />

TLU All-American linebacker<br />

and state championship football<br />

coach for Converse Judson)<br />

D.W. Rutledge are the authors of the book “Coaching To<br />

Change Lives”.<br />

Said legendary Coach Lou Holtz: “Coach Parker has<br />

commented that he has never had a player come back to<br />

him and say, ‘Coach, I want to thank you for teaching me<br />

how to throw that football or make that tackle, it changed<br />

my life.’ But he has had many come back and say to him,<br />

‘Coach, remember that story you told and the values you<br />

taught me? They changed my life and made me a better<br />

person.’”<br />

Since the Bulldogs have been with Parker, they have<br />

been exposed to the character development curriculum of<br />

Parker and Rutledge. The Bulldogs meet regularly in a<br />

classroom setting to discuss character and to discuss ways<br />

in which characters shapes everyday decisions and<br />

outcomes.<br />

Coach Parker continues to travel around the country to<br />

speak about character development and the teaching of<br />

character.<br />

“We teach character daily,” said Parker. “Years ago I<br />

traded end of practice ‘preaching’ for the beginning of<br />

practice ‘teaching’. I know this is why we have successful<br />

with all kinds of players in very diverse settings.”<br />

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ASSISTANT COACHES<br />

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Andrew Baker<br />

Assistant Coach, Defensive Back<br />

Andrew Baker is in his first season as the defensive backs<br />

coach for the TLU Bulldogs. Baker, a native of Copperas Cove,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>, comes to TLU after three years as an assistant coach<br />

with the Trinity University Tigers. Baker was a graduate<br />

assistant for the Tigers in 2006 and was a full assistant on the<br />

Trinity staffs of 2007 and 2008.<br />

Baker graduated from Trinity in 2006. He was a psychology major and<br />

earned a bachelor’s of arts degree.<br />

Baker played all four years at Trinity and was a two-year starter. He was a<br />

member of the 2002 Trinity squad that played for the NCAA Division III<br />

national championship. He also played on Trinity’s NCAA Division III playoff<br />

squads in 2003, 2004, and 2005.<br />

Baker was a starter for the Tigers at cornerback in 2004 and 2005. He was a<br />

member of four Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships while<br />

at Trinity.<br />

Baker is the son of Andrew Sr. and Betheena Baker. He has a younger brother<br />

Antonio and an older sister Andreaus. Baker also has a niece, Abriannah, and a<br />

nephew, Elijah.<br />

In his spare time, Baker enjoys cooking.<br />

Ryan Biesemeyer<br />

Assistant Coach, Defensive Line<br />

Biesemeyer, a native of Claremore, Okla., joins the TLU<br />

Bulldogs’ coaching staff for the <strong>2009</strong> season. A graduate of<br />

Claremore High School and the University of Oklahoma,<br />

Biesemeyer coached at California <strong>Lutheran</strong> University for the<br />

2007 and 2008 seasons.<br />

While at California <strong>Lutheran</strong>, Biesemeyer worked with the defensive backs in<br />

2007 and with the defensive line in 2008. California <strong>Lutheran</strong> was 9-1 in 2007<br />

and 6-3 in 2008.<br />

Biesemeyer holds a bachelor’s of science degree in astro-physics from<br />

Oklahoma. He graduated from OU in 2005.<br />

Biesemeyer is the son of Brett Biesemeyer. Ryan has a step-mother, Paige, and<br />

a brother, two sisters, and two step-brothers.<br />

Sahr Bindi<br />

Student Assistant, Secondary<br />

Houston native Sahr Bindi is back for his third season as a<br />

student assistant coach for the Bulldogs. Bindi will assist with<br />

coaching in the secondary.<br />

Bindi transferred from East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist University to TLU<br />

for the 2006 season. Bindi became a defensive standout for the<br />

Bulldogs in 2006, earning First Team All-ASC honors as a defensive back. In<br />

that 2006 season, Bindi recorded 61 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack in<br />

the Bulldogs’ 6-4 campaign.<br />

Bindi was an All-District selection at Cypress Springs High School.<br />

Chris Castillo<br />

Defensive Coordinator<br />

Chris Castillo is in his second season as the Bulldogs’<br />

defensive coordinator. Castillo enters his eighth season in<br />

collegiate football coaching.<br />

Castillo previously worked as the defensive line coach at<br />

Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif. Castillo was the<br />

defensive line coach for three seasons at Humboldt State and spent one year as<br />

the defensive line coach and special teams coordinator, also at Humboldt State.<br />

Castillo also spent time at California <strong>Lutheran</strong> University, where for two years<br />

he was the defensive line coach.<br />

Castillo is a 2001 graduate of Humboldt State. He received a bachelor’s<br />

degree in kinesiology.<br />

Castillo and his wife Leora have a 5-year-old daughter Carleigh. Coach<br />

Castillo is a native of Palmdale, Calif. He is the son of Nick and Denise Castillo.<br />

Steven Fiala<br />

Student Assistant<br />

Steven Fiala joins the Bulldogs’ coaching staff for a second<br />

consecutive season as a student assistant after playing three<br />

seasons for TLU. Fiala, a defensive back, lettered three seasons<br />

and played in 21 career varsity games and recorded 23 total<br />

tackles.<br />

Fiala, an El Campo, <strong>Texas</strong> native, is finishing his bachelor’s degree in<br />

kinesiology. Fiala is the son of Allan and Debbie Fiala.<br />

Mike Janak<br />

Assistant Coach, Running Backs<br />

Mike Janak is in his second year as an assistant coach with<br />

the Bulldogs. For <strong>2009</strong>, Janak adds the title of fullbacks coach<br />

to his tight end coaching duties. In 2008, Janak moved from<br />

starting tight end to coaching tight ends. Janak spent four<br />

years as a TLU tight end and started in three of those seasons.<br />

Janak finished his four-year career with 31 catches for 399 yards with three<br />

touchdowns.<br />

Janak is the son of Patrick and Joan Janak and of Roger and Daula Upton.<br />

Mike graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education with a minor in English.<br />

Janak is a native of Santa Fe, <strong>Texas</strong> and a graduate of Santa Fe High School.<br />

Mark Konopka<br />

Assistant Coach, Offensive Line<br />

Mark Konopka, a native of Sterling Heights, Mich., joins<br />

the Bulldogs’ football coaching staff for the <strong>2009</strong> season. A<br />

four-year starter at Iowa State University, Konopka brings<br />

collegiate and professional playing experience plus 12 years of<br />

football coaching experiences to TLU.<br />

Konopka graduated from Warren High School in Warren, Mich., before<br />

traveling to Ames, Iowa to begin his collegiate football career. He was an All-<br />

State offensive and defensive lineman at Warren High School. At Iowa State,<br />

Konopka was an Honorable Mention All-Big 8 offensive lineman in his senior<br />

year.<br />

Konopka started as an offensive guard at Iowa State and earned a bachelor’s<br />

of science in sociology from the university.<br />

After Iowa State, Konopka played in the Arena Football League for three<br />

seasons. He played for the Florida Bobcats, the Albany Firebirds, and the Iowa<br />

Barnstormers. He played nose tackle and center in the AFL. While with the<br />

Barnstormers, Konopka was a teammate of current NFL quarterback and former<br />

NFL Most Valuable Player Kurt Warner.<br />

Konopka coached two seasons of high school football in Michigan during the<br />

AFL off-season. After his AFL career concluded, Konopka began his collegiate<br />

coaching career. He has had stops at Belhaven College (Miss.), Morningside<br />

College (Iowa), Dakota State (S.D.), University of Minnesota-Morris, Western<br />

Connecticut State, St. Paul’s College (Va.), Independence Community College<br />

(Kan.), Cheyney University (Pa.), Southwestern Mississippi Community College,<br />

and Western Washington University.<br />

John Lynch<br />

Volunteer Assistant, Tight Ends<br />

John Lynch joins the Bulldogs’ coaching staff for <strong>2009</strong> as a<br />

volunteer assistant. An Air Force veteran after 21 years of<br />

service, Lynch played and coached football overseas within the<br />

military. He was a defensive assistant coach for two seasons on<br />

a team with the military overseas.<br />

Lynch graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in<br />

criminal justice and graduated from Webster University with a master’s degree in<br />

public administration.<br />

After serving in the military, Lynch was a federal law enforcement officer for<br />

the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.<br />

Lynch and his wife Laurie have two adult sons, John and Steven. Lynch<br />

enjoys scuba diving and sky diving in his spare time.<br />

Lou Orth<br />

Offensive Coordinator<br />

Assistant Coach, QBs and WRs<br />

Lou Orth is in his first season with the Bulldogs. He will<br />

serve as the Bulldogs’ offensive coordinator and as the team’s<br />

coach for quarterbacks and wide receivers. Orth comes to TLU<br />

from Cheyney University in Pennsylvania, where he served as<br />

the offensive coordinator.<br />

Prior to his time at Cheyney, Orth coached at Fairleigh Dickinson and at<br />

Delaware Valley College. At Delaware Valley College, he was part of a team that<br />

posted a 9-2 record after going 2-8 in 2002. Delaware Valley beat the College of<br />

New Jersey to win the Eastern College Athletic Conference Southeast<br />

Championship.<br />

Orth coached at Western Connecticut State University in 2002, at Cheyney<br />

University in 2000 and 2001, with NFL Europe in 1999, and at Ursinus College<br />

in 1999.<br />

Orth started his collegiate football coaching career in 1993 at Widener<br />

University, where he stayed until 1999. He helped Widener to back-to-back<br />

Middle Atlantic Conference Championships in 1994 and 1995.<br />

Orth lives in Harleysville, Pa. with his wife Fran and their two children:<br />

Louie (8) and Emily (4). Lou would like to recognize and thank his wife<br />

Fran for all of her support throughout the years.<br />

James Pierce<br />

Equipment<br />

Pierce has been with TLU Football for six years. He has<br />

worked as a film assistant, equipment manager and as a<br />

student assistant coach for the defensive line.<br />

Pierce, a native of Parrish, Alab., graduated from Parrish<br />

High School and attended Walker College in Alabama.<br />

Pierce is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served one year in Iraq<br />

with the U.S. Army. Pierce is a staff sergeant. He is currently a member of the<br />

U.S. Army Reserves.<br />

Pierce graduated from TLU in May <strong>2009</strong>, and he has his teaching<br />

certification.<br />

Bill Sweda<br />

Director of Football Operations<br />

Bill Sweda is the director of football operations for TLU<br />

Football. Sweda oversees many of the behind-the-scenes details<br />

and functions that are of vital importance to the football<br />

program. He is in his second year as the director of football<br />

operations. Sweda coached the Bulldog tight ends in 2007.<br />

Sweda joined the <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> football staff for the 2007 season after<br />

working in the <strong>Texas</strong> public school system for 35 years. Sweda made coaching<br />

stops at Somerset and Converse Judson and worked in the San Antonio<br />

Independent School District and the Northeast Independent School District.<br />

Sweda retired in 2007 from the San Antonio ISD, where he was employed as a<br />

special education coordinator.<br />

Coach Sweda was a general football assistant at Converse Judson at the same<br />

time Coach Dennis Parker was on the Converse Judson coaching staff. Sweda<br />

and Parker worked together with the offensive line and the running backs.<br />

Coach Sweda has been married 40 years. He and his wife Starla have two<br />

children: Stephanie and Brian. The Swedas have four grandchildren: Tayrn (12),<br />

Collin (11), Kylie (3), and Dane (1).<br />

Coach Sweda has a bachelor’s of science degree from the University of<br />

Wisconsin-La Crosse and a master’s degree from Trinity University. Coach Sweda<br />

met his wife at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio while they both served in the<br />

U.S. Army.<br />

Coach Sweda is active at MacArthur Park <strong>Lutheran</strong> Church in San Antonio,<br />

where he currently serves as president of the congregation. In his spare time,<br />

Sweda enjoys model trains, golf and spoiling his grandkids.<br />

Colin Williams<br />

Student Assistant<br />

Colin Williams joins the Bulldogs’ coaching staff as a student<br />

assistant after playing three seasons and earning three varsity<br />

letters with the Bulldogs. Williams, a former defensive lineman,<br />

is a native of Corpus Christi, <strong>Texas</strong>, and a graduate of Corpus<br />

Christi’s Carroll High School.<br />

Williams is a kinesiology major with a minor in business. He is the son of<br />

Charlie and Iris Williams of Corpus Christi.<br />

Williams is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He enjoys cooking<br />

and listening to musica bachelor’s degree in kinesiology.<br />

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<strong>2009</strong> SEASON PREVIEW BULLDOGS: BATTLING FOR THE TOP<br />

Anthony Smith<br />

Photo by Tim Clark<br />

The <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Bulldogs and thirdyear<br />

Head Coach Dennis Parker return 17 starters<br />

(seven on offense, seven on defense, and three on<br />

special teams) from a 2008 squad that went 4-6<br />

overall and 3-5 in the American Southwest<br />

Conference.<br />

Last year the Bulldogs went 3-0 in league play<br />

against the bottom three teams in the conference –<br />

Sul Ross State, McMurry and Howard Payne – but<br />

went 0-5 against the better teams in the league –<br />

with losses to ASC Champion Mary Hardin-<br />

Baylor, runner-up Hardin-Simmons, Mississippi<br />

College, East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist and Louisiana College.<br />

In TLU’s three conference wins over McMurry,<br />

Howard Payne and Sul Ross State, TLU outscored<br />

its opponents 70-35.<br />

In the five league losses, the Bulldogs were outscored<br />

222-41. In four of those five losses, TLU<br />

failed to score more than one touchdown. And in<br />

three of those losses, opponents went over the 50point<br />

mark.<br />

In TLU’s final three games of 2008, the Bulldogs<br />

fell to Hardin-Simmons, Louisiana College and<br />

Mississippi College by final scores of 52-6, 29-7,<br />

and 52-7, respectively.<br />

Those three season-ending losses came<br />

immediately on the heels of a three-game, midseason<br />

conference win streak against Howard<br />

Payne, Sul Ross State and McMurry.<br />

The McMurry game, in particular, turned into a<br />

banner day for the TLU defense. On that sunny<br />

afternoon in Abilene, <strong>Texas</strong>, the Bulldogs<br />

dismantled the McMurry offense and posted its<br />

first shutout since the first game of the 2006<br />

season. The Bulldogs held McMurry to 26 yards of<br />

total offense and forced five turnovers in an 18-0<br />

shutout.<br />

TLU set a new school record for fewest passing<br />

yards by an opponent, holding McMurry to 21<br />

yards through the air. McMurry completed 4-of-<br />

16 passes and threw three interceptions. TLU also<br />

held McMurry without a third-down conversion<br />

(0-for-13) and limited McMurry to 46 total<br />

offensive plays. McMurry rushed 30 times for five<br />

yards.<br />

But as far as season-highlights would go, the<br />

highlights really ended there in Abilene. The<br />

Bulldogs were over-matched in home losses to<br />

Hardin-Simmons (on Homecoming) and<br />

Mississippi College and could never quite get on<br />

track in a road loss to Louisiana College.<br />

And while the team of 2008 had a senior<br />

quarterback in Joel Waldon, a smart and bruising<br />

fullback in Kyle Gillis, a play-making linebacker in<br />

Jarrad McAdams, and two savvy, talented<br />

secondary members (in Dwight Bonner and<br />

Robert Bonner – no relation), the <strong>2009</strong> team will<br />

need to do well without any of those important<br />

players from a year ago. Waldon, Gillis, and the<br />

Bonners each graduated, and McAdams chose<br />

to end his TLU football career after two<br />

seasons. The Bulldogs also must find<br />

replacements for the following departed<br />

players, who spent most of last year in the<br />

starting lineup: Justin Rose (defensive line),<br />

Kash Greathouse (wide receiver), Ernie Garcia<br />

(right tackle), Josh Jimenez (right guard), Sean<br />

Doherty (center), John Paul Bloomer (left<br />

guard), Ty Palmer (fullback), Luis Pena (left<br />

tackle), Zach Rowland (defensive back), and<br />

Josh Spaw (place-kicker).<br />

LOOKING AHEAD – WORK<br />

TO DO<br />

While the Bulldogs have some serious gaps<br />

to fill on offense and defense, the cupboard is<br />

by no means bare. All-Conference type players<br />

return on the offensive line (center Josh<br />

McNeil), at wide receiver (Steven Thrash), at<br />

running back (Anthony Smith), on the<br />

defensive line (James Villarreal and John<br />

Jackson), in the secondary (Dantrell Anderson),<br />

at linebacker (Jack Moses), and at punter<br />

(Frank Vera).<br />

But the Bulldogs’ fortunes on offense likely<br />

will rest on the play of an unproven<br />

quarterback. When Parker was asked in the<br />

preseason to name three keys to the season, he<br />

responded: “Quarterback, quarterback,<br />

quarterback.”<br />

OFFENSE<br />

QUARTERBACK<br />

TLU enters <strong>2009</strong> with several new faces at<br />

quarterback. Not one quarterback on the<br />

Bulldogs’ preseason roster has taken a varsity<br />

collegiate snap. At the top of depth chart is<br />

junior transfer Jarret Buchholtz, who comes to<br />

the Bulldogs from NAIA school <strong>Texas</strong> College.<br />

Buchholtz has seen the majority of time at<br />

quarterback in the preseason and appears likely<br />

to be the team’s opening day starter. Buchholtz,<br />

who played his high school ball at nearby<br />

Luling High School in Luling, <strong>Texas</strong>, stands 5foot-11<br />

and weighs 195 pounds.<br />

“Jarret is a transfer that came here looking<br />

for an opportunity, and he seized the moment,”<br />

said Lou Orth, TLU’s offensive coordinator.<br />

“Jarret has stepped up. He is mature and calm<br />

in his demeanor. He has a good grasp of the<br />

offense. His job right now is to operate the<br />

offense. He doesn’t have to go out and win the<br />

game by himself. He just has to go out there<br />

and manage the game. He is a smart kid<br />

excited about what we are doing.”<br />

David Jones, a 6-foot-1 and 190-pound<br />

redshirt freshman from Bruni, <strong>Texas</strong> (Bruni<br />

H.S.), is near the top of the depth chart<br />

entering the <strong>2009</strong> season. Jones took a medical<br />

redshirt in 2008 and did not see varsity action.<br />

Luke Davis (Baytown/Baytown Christian),<br />

sophomore, also will battle for the time at<br />

quarterback.<br />

“Right now, character-wise, we have three<br />

great kids at the position,” said Parker. “It all<br />

comes down to what you do when the pressure<br />

is on. What will you do when you line up and<br />

have that pressure to perform. Some people<br />

step up. The ‘adversity quotient’ is more a<br />

determinant of success than I.Q. How do you<br />

handle adversity? What will you do and how<br />

will you respond when things go wrong? We<br />

want a guy with a high ‘A.Q.’ That’s the guy<br />

that will lead our football team.”<br />

Parker said the job of preparing the Bulldogs<br />

signal-caller for <strong>2009</strong> falls to Orth.<br />

“I told Lou it is his job to develop a<br />

quarterback,” said Parker. “His success and our<br />

success are not based on good speeches and<br />

theory. It’s on how quickly and successfully we<br />

can develop a quarterback.”<br />

“If we can get to the point when our<br />

quarterback steps up and plays football, we’ll<br />

be in a great position.”<br />

RUNNING BACK<br />

Whoever wins the Bulldog quarterback job<br />

will have several experienced, offensive<br />

weapons at his disposal. At the top of the<br />

offensive talent list is senior running back<br />

Anthony Smith (Bay City/Bay City/Blinn JC). In<br />

2007, Smith (5-9, 179) rushed for a TLU DIIIera<br />

record 1,066 yards and scored a team-best<br />

66 points. He scored six rushing TDs, four<br />

receiving TDs and had a 92-yard kickoff return<br />

for a touchdown on the opening kickoff of the<br />

2007 season. That year Smith led the ASC in<br />

all purpose yards (a school-record 1,989) and<br />

finished fifth in the NCAA Division III in allpurpose<br />

yards per game (198.9).<br />

But in 2008, Smith’s production took a hit.<br />

Injuries throughout the season took their toll<br />

on Smith. He missed two games (the<br />

Homecoming loss to Hardin-Simmons and the<br />

season’s final road game versus Louisiana<br />

College), and he had just 14 total carries and<br />

five total receptions in his final two active<br />

games of the year. Yet, Smith still led TLU in<br />

rushing yards, with 444 yards on 125 carries,<br />

and he scored two touchdowns.<br />

In <strong>2009</strong>, Parker says a healthy Smith again<br />

will be called upon to do just about everything<br />

for the Bulldogs. He’ll be the feature back, a<br />

primary pass receiver, and one of the team’s top<br />

return men in the kicking game.<br />

“He is the focal point,” says Parker. “He is<br />

the best player on the team. We want it to be<br />

like always with Anthony. We’ll ask him to do<br />

everything. He might even play a little goal-line<br />

corner for us.”<br />

Senior center Josh McNeil is back with the Bulldogs. He’ll anchor the offensive<br />

line in <strong>2009</strong>.<br />

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2008 SEASON PREVIEW<br />

Ralph Valdez looks for extra yardage in 2008 against McMurry. Valdez is one of<br />

several running backs expected to contribute in <strong>2009</strong>.<br />

Smith will have some talented teammates in<br />

the backfield to help in the rushing and<br />

receiving production. Quinnten Cleveland, a<br />

junior squad member from Galveston (Ball), is<br />

the projected back-up to Smith. Cleveland is a<br />

powerful down-hill runner with good strength<br />

to break through tackles and with good speed<br />

to produce some break-away runs.<br />

“Quinnten is a really smart football player,”<br />

said Orth. “He understands his assignments.<br />

He’s a strong runner with quick, thick legs. He’s<br />

a well-rounded football player excited to be<br />

playing again. He’s a good kid.”<br />

Another junior running back, Ralph Valdez,<br />

is looking to regain the form he showed in<br />

2007 when he scored four rushing<br />

touchdowns. Valdez is another tough runner<br />

that has a nose for the goal line.<br />

FULLBACK<br />

Two newcomers, Eddie Pitts and Byron<br />

Hicks, currently sit atop the depth chart at<br />

fullback. Pitts is a 5-10, 220-pound freshman<br />

from San Antonio (Madison), and Hicks is a 5-<br />

11, 220-pound freshman from Missouri City,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> (Hightower).<br />

Converted fullback and two-year letterman<br />

Billy Hardee (5-10, 205, Houston/Marine<br />

Military Academy) is in contention for major<br />

playing time at the position. Hardee doesn’t<br />

mind contact, as his experience on special<br />

teams and at linebacker have proven over his<br />

first two seasons.<br />

OFFENSIVE LINE<br />

The offensive line received a huge lift in the<br />

offseason when senior captain Josh McNeil<br />

returned to the team for his final season.<br />

McNeil (6-0, 275, Killeen/Killeen) is a threeyear<br />

starter that saw time as a student assistant<br />

coach in 2008. He was a 2007 ASC Honorable<br />

Mention selection at center.<br />

Parker says McNeil’s return is one of the top<br />

reasons the Bulldogs will be improved as an<br />

entire team.<br />

“Josh McNeil is the leader of the football<br />

team,” said Parker. “I’ve been coaching 38<br />

years, and I’ve never had as good a leader as<br />

Josh McNeil. He leads where it is imperative to<br />

have leadership. He is a leader in practice and<br />

in the weight room.”<br />

What make McNeil so special as a center on<br />

the offensive line is his strength and leverage,<br />

says Parker.<br />

“He uses that leverage and strength so well<br />

because those were the tools he was given,”<br />

said Parker. “But the thing that is underrated<br />

about Josh is his mental toughness. The players<br />

I have had that have been successful are not<br />

necessarily the best athletes. It’s the players that<br />

refuse to lose, and Josh refuses to lose.”<br />

McNeil is the only one of the projected<br />

starting lineup to have seen regular starting<br />

duty in a Bulldog lineup. Mike Slayden (So.-<br />

1L, 6-0, 245, Helotes, <strong>Texas</strong>/O’Connor), Jerry<br />

Hill (So.-1L, 5-8, 280, Copperas Cove,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/<strong>Texas</strong>), Josh Goodlow (So.-1L, 6-4, 315,<br />

Austin, <strong>Texas</strong>/McCallum), and Jordan Gesch<br />

(So.-SQ, 6-3, 300, Round Rock, <strong>Texas</strong>/Round<br />

Rock) have one combined varsity start between<br />

them.<br />

Slayden will start at left tackle, with Hill and<br />

Goodlow manning left and right guard<br />

positions, respectively. Gesch is the projected<br />

starter at right tackle. The back-ups are<br />

projected as: left tackle Shawn Kaltenbach (So.-<br />

TR, 6-2, 275, Cypress, <strong>Texas</strong>/Cypress<br />

Falls/Kansas Wesleyan), left guard Jaymes<br />

Castillo (Jr.-2L, 6-4, 315, San Antonio,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Lee), center Matt Cannata (Fr.-FY, 5-10,<br />

250, Richmond, <strong>Texas</strong>/Travis), right guard<br />

Daniel Villa (Fr.-FY, 5-10, 277, San Antonio,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Fox Tech), and right tackle Jacob<br />

Laubach (Fr.-FY, 6-0, 225, San Antonio,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Smithson Valley).<br />

TIGHT END<br />

The starting tight end is Shawn Small (Sr.-<br />

1L, 6-0, 250, San Antonio/Judson/Southwest<br />

Minnesota), who saw significant time in 2008<br />

at tight end and on special teams. Small is a<br />

strong run blocker and pass protector, and he<br />

has good hands. Look for Small to be a top<br />

target in red zone situations.<br />

“Small can stretch the field for us,” said<br />

Orth. “Having him here to help the young<br />

tackles is key. He stretches the field vertically<br />

for us. He’s a physical blocker and one of the<br />

leaders on the team.”<br />

Small’s back-up is Andrew Wueste (Jr.-2L, 6-<br />

4, 240, San Antonio/Churchill). Wueste has<br />

gone back and forth from tight end and<br />

offensive line in his first two seasons with the<br />

Bulldogs. He could go back to the offensive<br />

line if depth becomes an issue there.<br />

WIDE RECEIVER<br />

At receiver, the Bulldogs welcome ASC<br />

Second Team All-Conference selection Steven<br />

Thrash (Sr.-2L, 6-0, 190, Hubbard,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Hubbard), who had a break-out year in<br />

2008. Thrash led the team in total catches<br />

(45), receiving yards (614), and touchdowns<br />

(5), and he went over 80 yards in a game on<br />

four different times (vs. Sul Ross State twice,<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor, and Mississippi College).<br />

Thrash had 52-yard TD catch against<br />

nationally-ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor and<br />

caught a 77-yard TD pass from Joel Waldon in<br />

a home loss to Mississippi College. Thrash also<br />

had two TD receptions in a road win at<br />

Howard Payne. He finished 2008 with at least<br />

one catch in every game.<br />

“Thrash has already proven that he can be<br />

an All-ASC player, and he should do nothing<br />

but get better,” said Parker.<br />

The Bulldogs also get a welcome return from<br />

Jonathon Randle (Sr.-3L, 6-5, 200, Prairie View,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Waller), who is back after a knee injury<br />

he suffered just prior to the ’08 preseason. In<br />

his last full season of competition (2007),<br />

Randle played in all 10 games and produced<br />

17 catches for 240 yards with two<br />

touchdowns.<br />

Parker says Randle’s value isn’t just measured<br />

by his statistics.<br />

“Randle is the heartbeat,” said Parker. “He<br />

pumps everybody up. It really hurt us last year<br />

when we lost him before the season. Jon is<br />

going to give us the enthusiasm and the<br />

leadership that we really need. I think he<br />

would have had a good year last year, but I<br />

think he’ll have a great year this year.”<br />

With the Bulldogs employing a three-wide<br />

set on occasion, look for Vernon Hughes, a<br />

junior transfer from <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville, to<br />

see plenty of action and to start in the threewide<br />

set. Hughes stands 6-2 and weighs 195<br />

pounds. Hughes is a native of Jackson, Miss.<br />

“Vernon shows a lot of promise and<br />

potential,” said Orth. “He is a physical receiver<br />

with a great work ethic. He wants to do well.<br />

He is going to be in our top-five rotation of<br />

receivers.”<br />

Brian Box (So.-SQ, 5-9, 165, Beaumont,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Hardin-Jefferson), Michael Soto (So.-SQ,<br />

5-8, 150, Stockdale, <strong>Texas</strong>/Stockdale), and<br />

Robert Salinas (So.-TR, 5-9, 165, McAllen,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Memorial) are the projected back-ups in<br />

the three-wide set.<br />

“We have six quality receivers, and don’t sell<br />

Box or Soto short,” Parker said. “Box is the<br />

quickest kid on the football team. We have a<br />

great group of receivers overall that should<br />

make plays for us.”<br />

DEFENSE<br />

Second-year defensive coordinator Chris<br />

Castillo has settled in as the Bulldog defensive<br />

signal-caller. Castillo has liked the production<br />

in preseason that he has seen from his <strong>2009</strong><br />

Bulldogs. He notes the Bulldogs will lack some<br />

size up front, but he said there will be no<br />

shortage of hard-hitting and hustle to the<br />

football.<br />

“We’re going to run to the football and<br />

tackle better than we did last year,” said<br />

Castillo. “We have to eliminate the missed<br />

tackles and become more physical.”<br />

“We talk toughness – hitting tough, being<br />

tough for 60 minutes. We’re going to get our<br />

play-makers on the field. We know with our<br />

schedule that we’re gong to have come out and<br />

show that we have made improvements. We<br />

expect everybody to have improved in our<br />

conference. But we expect to be improved as<br />

well. There is a different level of commitment<br />

here this season. We can all sense that.”<br />

Castillo characterizes the defensive line as<br />

“undersized but aggressive and able to get off<br />

the ball well,” the linebackers as “athletic with<br />

good depth and competition at the position,”<br />

and the secondary as “very athletic, fast, but<br />

young.”<br />

DEFENSIVE LINE<br />

As in the case on offense with the fifth-year<br />

returns of Josh McNeil and Jonathon Randle,<br />

the defense received a gift of its own in the<br />

offseason when senior defensive end James<br />

Villarreal decided to take advantage of his fifth<br />

year.<br />

Villarreal decided to use his medical redshirt,<br />

obtained in his freshman season, and postpone<br />

graduation for just a few more months.<br />

Villarreal (6-1, 250, Sinton/Sinton) started nine<br />

games for TLU in 2008 (he missed one game<br />

to injury) and led the Bulldogs in tackles for<br />

loss, with nine. He also collected two sacks and<br />

forced two fumbles.<br />

“James brings senior leadership and an<br />

ability to make plays wherever he is on the<br />

field,” said Castillo. “He’ll be the 3-technique<br />

this year. He’s the guy on the front that has to<br />

be good because he is going to get singleblocked.<br />

He has to make the plays, and James<br />

is the guy that will do that for us.”<br />

At defensive end, the Bulldogs have another<br />

senior leader in starting defensive end John<br />

Jackson (Sr.-2L, 6-1, 215, Panama City,<br />

Panama/Converse Judson), who displayed<br />

flashes of brilliance in 2008. Jackson was one<br />

of 11 players from 2008 to start in all 10<br />

games en route to posting 8.5 tackles for losses<br />

of 33 yards, with 4.5 sacks for 22 yards. He<br />

had a career-best nine tackles (four solo, five<br />

assists) in the road loss to nationally-ranked<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor.<br />

“John is a tough player and hard worker,”<br />

said Castillo. “He makes plays. He has a great<br />

get-off from the snap and a high motor on the<br />

field.”<br />

Senior Eric Walker (Sr.-2L, 6-0, 235, Los<br />

Fresnos, <strong>Texas</strong>/Los Fresnos) will start for a<br />

third year on the defensive line. He’ll get the<br />

Defensive end John Jackson (97) was a constant presence in opponents’ backfields<br />

in 2008.<br />

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2008 SEASON PREVIEW<br />

Jack Moses is slated to start for a<br />

third straight season at linebacker.<br />

start at nose tackle. The fourth starter on the<br />

defensive line will be true freshman Chris Kyle<br />

(Fr.-FY, 6-0, 208, McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong>/McAllen),<br />

who gets the nod at the other defensive end.<br />

“Eric is tough,” said Castillo. “He hustles<br />

every play, and he’s the hardest worker on our<br />

defense.”<br />

Giving the Bulldogs some depth on the<br />

defensive line will be: Christopher Reyna (So.-<br />

SQ, 5-9, 225, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Waltrip), Victor<br />

Espinosa (Fr.-FY, 5-11, 225, Killeen,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Harker Heights), Louie Galvez (Jr.-FY, 5-<br />

8, 230, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Cypress Fairbanks),<br />

Luis Flores (Fr.-FY, 6-2, 238, Monterrey,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Sharyland (<strong>Texas</strong>)), and Roger Cantu (5-<br />

11, 210, So.-FY, McAllen/Memorial).<br />

LINEBACKER<br />

The linebacking unit took a hit when TLU’s<br />

2008 leading tackler Jarrad McAdams did not<br />

return for his junior season, but the Bulldogs<br />

are moving forward with a sleek unit built<br />

upon solid veterans and newcomers. Leading<br />

the group will be junior and two-year starter<br />

Jack Moses (Jr.-2L, 6-1, 215, San Antonio,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Churchill). Moses played and started in<br />

all 10 games a year ago and finished third on<br />

team in total tackles, with a career-high 63. He<br />

also posted a career-best seven tackles for loss,<br />

for 33 yards in losses and recorded 2.5 sacks<br />

(for 26 yards). He hit double-digits in tackles<br />

in four different games, including a 12-tackle<br />

performance to end the year against Mississippi<br />

College.<br />

“Jack is smart, and he’s our best coverage<br />

linebacker,” said Castillo. “He can get us lined<br />

up and get us out of trouble.”<br />

Moses is being pushed in the preseason by<br />

newcomer Dan Lopez (Jr.-TR, 5-9, 200,<br />

Corpus Christi, <strong>Texas</strong>/Calallen/Bacone (Okla.)),<br />

a hard-hitting and physical linebacker that<br />

should see plenty of time on the field in <strong>2009</strong>.<br />

With Moses and Lopez competing at one<br />

outside linebacking spot, the middle linebacker<br />

position is a battle between returners Jeff Davis<br />

(Sr.-2L, 5-11, 225, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Alief<br />

Hastings) and Trey Parma (So.-1L, 6-0, 220,<br />

Yorktown, <strong>Texas</strong>/Yorktown) and first-year<br />

player Jonathan Rodriguez (Fr.-FY, 6-0, 185,<br />

San Antonio/Southwest). Davis missed all of<br />

2008, and Parma earned his first varsity letter<br />

last season. Parma played in eight games and<br />

made six starts (all at linebacker) in 2008. He<br />

finished the year with career-best seven tackles<br />

against Mississippi College.<br />

At the other outside linebacker spot, Joseph<br />

Mendoza (Jr.-1L, 5-9, 195, Houston,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Bellaire) and Don Gadberry (So.-1L, 5-<br />

11, 228, Dallas, <strong>Texas</strong>/Duncanville) are in a<br />

battle to start.<br />

“All the (linebacker) spots are basically up in<br />

the air,” said Castillo. “It’s a good problem to<br />

have, and we have some depth with some guys<br />

that can do some different things – whether in<br />

pass coverage or stopping the run.”<br />

SECONDARY<br />

The loss of departed seniors Robert Bonner<br />

and Dwight Bonner creates openings for new<br />

players in the secondary. Among the projected<br />

starters for <strong>2009</strong>, only safety Dantrell Anderson<br />

saw time as a starter in 2008.<br />

Anderson (So.-1L, 5-11, 185, Mobile,<br />

Alab./Cedar Hill (<strong>Texas</strong>)) is the play-maker of<br />

the unit. The starter at strong safety, Anderson<br />

displayed his speed and athletic ability a year<br />

ago when he saw significant time as a<br />

freshman. He posted a career-best 12 tackles,<br />

with three tackles for loss, in the home victory<br />

over Sul Ross State on Oct. 11. His three<br />

tackles for loss (another career high) went for<br />

13 yards and included one of his two sacks on<br />

the year. He also had seven tackles (plus a<br />

tackle for loss) in road win at Howard Payne.<br />

“We’re expecting big things in the secondary<br />

from Dantrell Anderson,” said Castillo. “He’s a<br />

big hitter and athletic. He’s around the ball<br />

quite a bit. We want our strong safety to come<br />

in the box and stop the run, or in a pass<br />

situation to play a deep half or deep third.”<br />

The starting job at free safety is a battle<br />

between two sophomores, Julio Reyes (So.-1L,<br />

The Bulldogs tangled with the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys for Homecoming 2008. In<br />

<strong>2009</strong>, TLU welcomes Louisiana College to Seguin for the Homecoming game.<br />

Photo by Tim Clark<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

Billy Hardee (41) and Emmanuel Asahene (4) were two standouts on special<br />

teams in 2008.<br />

5-10, 160, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/South Houston) and<br />

Devin Davis (So.-1L, 6-1, 195, San Antonio,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Converse Judson).<br />

The Bulldogs will have new starting<br />

cornerbacks in Acie Washington (Fr.-TR, 6-0,<br />

200, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Milby/West <strong>Texas</strong> A&M)<br />

and Leonard Durand (Fr.-RS, 5-8, 175,<br />

Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Ball). Durand is a dynamic<br />

athlete that burst onto the Bulldogs’ radar in<br />

his first collegiate game a year ago. In the<br />

second game of the year, a contest played at<br />

Trinity University, Durand (playing wide<br />

receiver) hustled back to make a fumblecausing<br />

hit after a Trinity interception.<br />

Unfortunately, Durand was lost for the season<br />

with a knee injury shortly after that play and<br />

received a medical redshirt. For <strong>2009</strong>, Durand<br />

brings his speed and hard-hitting ability to the<br />

corner.<br />

Other defensive backs vying for significant<br />

playing time are: Zack Weathersby (Jr.-TR, 5-<br />

7, 165, Jackson, Miss./Forest/Mississippi<br />

College), Joshua Arce (So.-TR, 5-11, 205, San<br />

Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Warren/<strong>Texas</strong> State), and<br />

Caston Boyd (So.-1L, 5-10, 170, La Marque,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/La Marque).<br />

SPECIAL TEAMS<br />

The special teams unit will be headed by<br />

Parker in <strong>2009</strong>. At his disposal he’ll have, in<br />

his opinion, the best punter in the conference<br />

(Frank Vera). With the Bulldogs set at punter,<br />

Parker and kicking coach Buzzy Keller need to<br />

find a starting kicker. Parker lists kicker as one<br />

of the top needs entering the season.<br />

“We’ll have the best punter in the<br />

conference, and the best kick return and best<br />

punt return in the conference,” said Parker.<br />

“And if we don’t have good performances at<br />

quarterback, we’ll need a kicker and a strong<br />

kicking game to compensate for not being as<br />

good at quarterback. The kicking game will be<br />

critical.”<br />

PUNTER<br />

Frank Vera (Sr.-3L, 5-9, 150, Laredo,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Nixon) is the unquestioned starter at<br />

punter. A threat to do something special on<br />

trick plays (as a holder, punter, or wing back)<br />

with his arm or legs, Vera most importantly has<br />

improved each year as a punter. And now he<br />

clearly ranks as one of the league’s best, if not<br />

the best punter, entering ’09. After an ASC<br />

Honorable Mention selection in 2008, Vera is<br />

poised to make <strong>2009</strong> an All-ASC season (or<br />

possibly better). Vera started all 10 games again<br />

as the team’s starting punter and holder and<br />

was the team’s Special Teams Player of the Year<br />

for a second straight year after averaging 39.4<br />

yards per punt. He had a long punt of 66 in<br />

the overtime win at Sul Ross State, and he put<br />

15 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.<br />

PLACE-KICKER<br />

The battle for starting kicker will come<br />

down to two freshmen - Allen Cain (Fr.-FY, 6-<br />

2, 165, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Stevens) and Justin<br />

Guerrero (Fr.-FY, 5-11, 190, Alice, <strong>Texas</strong>/Alice).<br />

The Bulldogs need improvement from the<br />

position from the numbers put forth in 2008.<br />

The Bulldogs of last year made just four of 10<br />

field goal attempts and were just 1-for-5 in<br />

attempts over 40 yards.<br />

PUNT RETURN<br />

Punt return duties will be manned by Brian<br />

Box (So.-SQ, 5-9, 165, Beaumont,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Hardin-Jefferson) and Leonard Durand<br />

(Fr.-RS, 5-8, 175, Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Ball).<br />

Box and Durand, two of the fastest players<br />

on the team, could provide big boosts to a<br />

special teams unit that averaged only 5.4 yards<br />

per return a year ago.<br />

KICK RETURN<br />

Anthony Smith will anchor the kick return<br />

unit in <strong>2009</strong>. If Smith returns to his 2007 form<br />

as a kickoff returner (the year he returned 27<br />

kicks for 579 yards – an average of 21.4 per<br />

return), that type of performance would have a<br />

great impact in the Bulldogs’ overall offensive<br />

efforts. Smith has the ability to go the distance<br />

with each kickoff return. He took the opening<br />

kickoff of 2007 back 92 yards for a TD against<br />

Sul Ross State.<br />

Box, Eddie Pitts (Fr.-FY, 5-10, 220, San<br />

Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Madison), and Quinnten<br />

Cleveland (Jr.-SQ, 5-9, 190, Galveston,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>/Ball) also could see time at kick return in<br />

<strong>2009</strong>.<br />

HOLDER / DEEP SNAPPER<br />

Vera will start again as the holder, and he<br />

always poses the threat of a trick play or two<br />

from that position. Because he is a good<br />

scrambler and an able passer of the football,<br />

opposing teams in the ASC always have to<br />

keep a special eye on Vera.<br />

The deep snapping starting job will be a<br />

battle between freshman Andrew Wroth (Fr.-<br />

FY, 6-1, 160, Friendswood/Friendswood) and<br />

Billy Hardee (5-10, 205, Houston/Marine<br />

Military Academy). Hardee saw time at deep<br />

snapper last season.<br />

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<strong>2009</strong> ROSTER BREAKDOWN PRESEASON DEPTH CHART<br />

Class Breakdown<br />

Freshmen (57)<br />

Richard Allen<br />

Arthur Arias<br />

A.J. Benavides<br />

Justin Bonar<br />

Zach Brown<br />

Colin Caffey<br />

Allen Cain<br />

Devin Churbe<br />

Daniel Collins<br />

Kevin Cossey<br />

Taylor Cundiff<br />

Benjamin Davis<br />

Dakota Dollar<br />

Paul Dorcin<br />

Taylor Dunlap<br />

Victor Espinosa<br />

Luis Flores<br />

Caleb Frank<br />

Chris Gomez<br />

Josh Gonzales<br />

Justin Guerrero<br />

Derek Hayes<br />

Jared Herrera<br />

Byron Hicks<br />

Jacob Hollub<br />

Rocky Huff<br />

Cullen Jahn<br />

Therron Jerome<br />

Dillon Koop<br />

Clayton Kresta<br />

Cameron Krestinger<br />

Chris Kyle<br />

Jacob Laubach<br />

Adam Long<br />

Dan Lopez<br />

Steven Lowrey<br />

Marc Michel<br />

Sherome Miller<br />

Collin O’Connor<br />

Michael Olvera<br />

Dylan Parisi<br />

Eddie Pitts<br />

Casey Reyes<br />

John Rivera<br />

Jonathon Rodriguez<br />

Ruben Saenz<br />

Trenton Sims<br />

Rondie Singletary<br />

Kenneth Smith<br />

Quintes Stark<br />

Johnathan Stewart<br />

Sebastian Velasquez<br />

Daniel Villa<br />

John Walz<br />

Acie Washington<br />

Oscar Williams<br />

Andrew Wroth<br />

Redshirt Freshmen (2)<br />

Leonard Durand<br />

David Jones<br />

Sophomore (31)<br />

Dantrell Anderson<br />

Joshua Arce<br />

Brian Box<br />

Caston Boyd<br />

Joel Burgess<br />

Matt Cannata<br />

Rogelio Cantu<br />

Gary Cooper<br />

Martin Cruz<br />

Shawn Cunningham<br />

Devin Davis<br />

Luke Davis<br />

Don Gadberry<br />

Eric Garcia<br />

Jordan Gesch<br />

Josh Goodlow<br />

Joseph Granchelli<br />

Zac Hale<br />

Jerry Hill<br />

Shawn Kaltenbach<br />

B.J. Moerbe<br />

James Moore<br />

Trey Parma<br />

Jerel Pippins<br />

Julio Reyes<br />

Luis Reyes<br />

Christopher Reyna<br />

Robert Salinas<br />

Sergio Sanchez<br />

Mike Slayden<br />

Michael Soto<br />

Junior (10)<br />

Jarret Buchholtz<br />

Jaymes Castillo<br />

Louie Galvez<br />

Billy Hardee<br />

Vernon Hughes<br />

Joseph Mendoza<br />

Jack Moses<br />

Ralph Valdez<br />

Zack Weathersby<br />

Andrew Wueste<br />

Seniors (14)<br />

Emmanuel Asahene<br />

Ben Cooper<br />

Jeff Davis<br />

John Jackson<br />

Brandon McCoy<br />

Josh McNeil<br />

James Moore<br />

Jonathon Randle<br />

Shawn Small<br />

Anthony Smith<br />

Steven Thrash<br />

Frank Vera<br />

James Villarreal<br />

Eric Walker<br />

Geographical Breakdown<br />

Players from<br />

<strong>Texas</strong><br />

Alice (2)<br />

A.J. Benavides<br />

Justin Guerrero<br />

Austin (4)<br />

Ben Cooper<br />

Josh Goodlow<br />

John Walz<br />

Oscar Williams<br />

Axtell (1)<br />

Taylor Dunlap<br />

Bay City (1)<br />

Anthony Smith<br />

Baytown (1)<br />

Marc Michel<br />

Beaumont (2)<br />

Brian Box<br />

Johnathan Stewart<br />

Bellville (1)<br />

Quintes Stark<br />

Blessing (1)<br />

Rondie Singletary<br />

Brookshire (1)<br />

Sergio Sanchez<br />

Bruni (1)<br />

David Jones<br />

Caldwell (1)<br />

Trenton Sims<br />

Canyon Lake (1)<br />

Clayton Kresta<br />

Conroe (1)<br />

Arthur Arias<br />

Converse (2)<br />

Chris Gomez<br />

Adam Long<br />

Copperas Cove (3)<br />

Dakota Dollar<br />

Jerry Hill<br />

Sherome Miller<br />

Corpus Christi (1)<br />

Dan Lopez<br />

Cypress (1)<br />

Shawn Kaltenbach<br />

Dallas (1)<br />

Don Gadberry<br />

Deer Park (1)<br />

Jacob Hollub<br />

Edinburg (1)<br />

Ruben Saenz<br />

Edna (1)<br />

Dillon Koop<br />

Ft. Worth (2)<br />

Jared Herrera<br />

Kenneth Smith<br />

Fredericksburg (1)<br />

Zac Hale<br />

Friendswood (1)<br />

Andrew Wroth<br />

Frost (1)<br />

Jerel Pippins<br />

Galveston (1)<br />

Leonard Durand<br />

Helotes (1)<br />

Mike Slayden<br />

Houston (14)<br />

Emmanuel Asahene<br />

Justin Bonar<br />

Daniel Collins<br />

Gary Cooper<br />

Shawn Cunningham<br />

Jeff Davis<br />

Louie Galvez<br />

Rocky Huff<br />

Joseph Mendoza<br />

James Moore<br />

Julio Reyes<br />

Luis Reyes<br />

Christopher Reyna<br />

Acie Washington<br />

Hubbard (1)<br />

Steven Thrash<br />

Huffman (1)<br />

Joel Burgess<br />

Katy (1)<br />

Dylan Parisi<br />

Killeen (2)<br />

Victor Espinosa<br />

Josh McNeil<br />

Kyle (1)<br />

Caleb Frank<br />

Laredo (1)<br />

Frank Vera<br />

La Grange (1)<br />

B.J. Moerbe<br />

La Marque (1)<br />

Caston Boyd<br />

Liberty (1)<br />

Benjamin Davis<br />

Los Fresnos (1)<br />

Eric Walker<br />

Luling (1)<br />

Jarret Buchholtz<br />

Manor (1)<br />

Casey Reyes<br />

Marble Falls (2)<br />

Zach Brown<br />

Therron Jerome<br />

McAllen (4)<br />

Rogelio Cantu<br />

Joseph Granchelli<br />

Chris Kyle<br />

Robert Salinas<br />

Mission (1)<br />

Josh Gonzales<br />

Pronunciation Guide<br />

Players<br />

AR-cee – Joshua Arce<br />

BONN-er – Justin Bonar<br />

BUCK-holtz – Jarret Buchholtz<br />

CHUR-bee – Devin Churbe<br />

Like “michelle” – Marc Michel<br />

SHAIR-ome – Sherome Miller<br />

MER-bee – B.J. Moerbe<br />

PAIR-ee-see – Dylan Parisi<br />

RAY-nuh – Christopher Reyna<br />

Missouri City (1)<br />

Byron Hicks<br />

Pearsall (1)<br />

Sebastian Velasquez<br />

Pflugerville (1)<br />

Cameron Krestinger<br />

VEE-uh – Daniel Villa<br />

VEE-uh-REE-al – James Villarreal<br />

WEE-stee – Andrew Wueste<br />

Port Isabel (1)<br />

Ralph Valdez<br />

Prairie View (1)<br />

Jonathon Randle<br />

Rosenberg (1)<br />

Steven Lowrey<br />

Round Rock (1)<br />

Jordan Gesch<br />

San Antonio (16)<br />

Joshua Arce<br />

Allen Cain<br />

Jaymes Castillo<br />

Devin Churbe<br />

Martin Cruz<br />

Devin Davis<br />

Paul Dorcin<br />

Jacob Laubach<br />

Brandon McCoy<br />

Jack Moses<br />

Eddie Pitts<br />

Johnathon Rodriguez<br />

Shawn Small<br />

Daniel Villa<br />

John Walz<br />

Andrew Wueste<br />

Seguin (1)<br />

John Rivera<br />

Shiner (1)<br />

Collin O’Connor<br />

Sinton (1)<br />

James Villarreal<br />

Somerset (1)<br />

Michael Olvera<br />

Stockdale (1)<br />

Michael Soto<br />

Sugar Land (1)<br />

Billy Hardee<br />

Taft (1)<br />

Eric Garcia<br />

Teague (1)<br />

Derek Hayes<br />

Coaches<br />

Trinity (1)<br />

Kevin Cossey<br />

Weatherford (1)<br />

Taylor Cundiff<br />

Yoakum (1)<br />

Cullen Jahn<br />

Yorktown (1)<br />

Trey Parma<br />

Players from<br />

outside of<br />

<strong>Texas</strong><br />

Durham, N.C. (1)<br />

Colin Caffey<br />

Jackson, Miss. (1)<br />

Vernon Hughes<br />

Zack Weathersby<br />

Mobile, Alab. (1)<br />

Dantrell Anderson<br />

Orlando, Flor. (1)<br />

Richard Allen<br />

Players from<br />

outside of the<br />

United States<br />

Monterrey, Mexico (1)<br />

Luis Flores<br />

Panama City, Panama<br />

(1)<br />

John Jackson<br />

BEE-zuh-mier – Ryan Biesemeyer<br />

SAR – Sahr Bindi<br />

cast-EE-o – Chris Castillo<br />

fee-AH-la – Steven Fiala<br />

kuh-NOP-kuh – Mark Konopka<br />

YAHN-uk – Michael Janak<br />

SWEE-duh – Bill Sweda<br />

P Frank Vera (Sr.-3L, 5-9, 150, Laredo, <strong>Texas</strong>/Nixon)<br />

Dillon Koop (Fr.-FY, 6-0, 170, Edna, <strong>Texas</strong>/Industrial)<br />

PK Allen Cain (Fr.-FY, 6-2, 165, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Stevens)<br />

Justin Guerrero (Fr.-FY, 5-11, 190, Alice, <strong>Texas</strong>/Alice)<br />

PR Brian Box (So.-SQ, 5-9, 165, Beaumont, <strong>Texas</strong>/Hardin-Jefferson)<br />

Leonard Durand (Fr.-RS, 5-8, 175, Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Ball)<br />

# Numbers not yet assigned<br />

Offense<br />

QB Jarret Buchholz (Jr.-TR, 5-11, 195, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Luling)<br />

David Jones (Fr.-RS, 6-1, 190, Bruni, <strong>Texas</strong>/Bruni)<br />

TB Anthony Smith (Sr.-3L, 5-9, 180, Bay City, <strong>Texas</strong>/Bay City/Blinn)<br />

Quinnten Cleveland (Jr.-SQ, 5-9, 190, Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Ball)<br />

FB Eddie Pitts (Fr.-FY, 5-10, 220, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Madison)<br />

Byron Hicks (Fr.-FY, 5-11, 220, Missouri City, <strong>Texas</strong>/Hightower)<br />

TE Shawn Small (Sr.-1L, 6-0, 250, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Judson/Southwest<br />

Minnesota)<br />

Andrew Wueste (Jr.-2L, 6-4, 240, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Churchill)<br />

WR Vernon Hughes (Jr.-TR, 6-2, 195, Jackson, Miss./Hill/<strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville)<br />

Brian Box (So.-SQ, 5-9, 165, Beaumont, <strong>Texas</strong>/Hardin-Jefferson)<br />

WR Steven Thrash (Sr.-2L, 6-0, 190, Hubbard, <strong>Texas</strong>/Hubbard)<br />

Mario Soto (So.-SQ, 5-8, 150, Stockdale, <strong>Texas</strong>/Stockdale)<br />

WR Jonathon Randle (Sr.-3L, 6-5, 200, Prairie View, <strong>Texas</strong>/Waller)<br />

Robert Salinas (So.-TR, 5-9, 165, McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong>/Memorial)<br />

LT Mike Slayden (So.-1L, 6-0, 245, Helotes, <strong>Texas</strong>/O’Connor)<br />

Shawn Kaltenbach (So.-TR, 6-2, 275, Cypress, <strong>Texas</strong>/Cypress Falls/Kansas Wesleyan)<br />

LG Jerry Hill (So.-1L, 5-8, 280, Copperas Cove, <strong>Texas</strong>/Copperas Cove)<br />

Jaymes Castillo (Jr.-2L, 6-4, 315, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Lee)<br />

C Josh McNeil (Sr.-3L, 6-0, 275, Killeen, <strong>Texas</strong>/Killeen)<br />

Matt Cannata (Fr.-FY, 5-10, 250, Richmond, <strong>Texas</strong>/Travis)<br />

RG Josh Goodlow (So.-1L, 6-4, 315, Austin, <strong>Texas</strong>/McCallum)<br />

Daniel Villa (Fr.-FY, 5-10, 277, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Fox Tech)<br />

RT Jordan Gesch (So.-SQ, 6-3, 300, Round Rock, <strong>Texas</strong>/Round Rock)<br />

Jacob Laubach (Fr.-FY, 6-0, 225, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Smithson Valley)<br />

Special Teams<br />

Defense<br />

DE James Villarreal (Sr.-3L, 6-1, 250, Sinton, <strong>Texas</strong>/Sinton)<br />

Victor Espinosa (Fr.-FY, 5-11, 225, Killeen, <strong>Texas</strong>/Harker Heights)<br />

NT Eric Walker (Sr.-2L, 6-0, 235, Los Fresnos, <strong>Texas</strong>/Los Fresnos)<br />

Louie Galvez (Jr.-FY, 5-8, 230, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Cypress Fairbanks)<br />

DT Christopher Reyna (So.-SQ, 5-9, 225, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Waltrip)<br />

Luis Flores (Fr.-FY, 6-2, 238, Monterrey, <strong>Texas</strong>/Sharyland (<strong>Texas</strong>))<br />

DE John Jackson (Sr.-2L, 6-1, 215, Panama City, Panama/Converse Judson)<br />

Chris Kyle (Fr.-FY, 6-0, 208, McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong>/McAllen)<br />

LB Jack Moses (Jr.-2L, 6-1, 215, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Churchill)<br />

Dan Lopez (Jr.-TR, 5-19, 200, Corpus Christi, <strong>Texas</strong>/Calallen/Bacone (Okla.)<br />

LB Jeff Davis (Sr.-2L, 5-11, 225, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Alief Hastings)<br />

Trey Parma (So.-1L, 6-0, 220, Yorktown, <strong>Texas</strong>/Yorktown)<br />

LB Joseph Mendoza (Jr.-1L, 5-9, 195, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Bellaire)<br />

Don Gadberry (So.-1L, 5-11, 228, Dallas, <strong>Texas</strong>/Duncanville)<br />

CB Acie Washington (Fr.-TR, 6-0, 200, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Milby/West <strong>Texas</strong> A&M)<br />

Zack Weathersby (Jr.-TR, 5-7, 165, Jackson, Miss./Forest/Mississippi College)<br />

SS Dantrell Anderson (So.-1L, 5-11, 185, Mobile, Alab./Cedar Hill (<strong>Texas</strong>))<br />

Joshua Arce (So.-TR, 5-11, 205, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Warren/<strong>Texas</strong> State)<br />

FS Julio Reyes (So.-1L, 5-10, 160, Houston, <strong>Texas</strong>/South Houston)<br />

Devin Davis (So.-1L, 6-1, 195, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Converse Judson)<br />

CB Leonard Durand (Fr.-RS, 5-8, 175, Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Ball)<br />

Caston Boyd (So.-1L, 5-10, 170, La Marque, <strong>Texas</strong>/La Marque)<br />

KR Anthony Smith (Sr.-3L, 5-9, 180, Bay City, <strong>Texas</strong>/Bay City/Blinn)<br />

Brian Box (So.-SQ, 5-9, 165, Beaumont, <strong>Texas</strong>/Hardin-Jefferson)<br />

KR Eddie Pitts (Fr.-FY, 5-10, 220, San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>/Madison)<br />

Quinnten Cleveland (Jr.-SQ, 5-9, 190, Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong>/Ball)<br />

H Frank Vera (Sr.-3L, 5-9, 150, Laredo, <strong>Texas</strong>/Nixon)<br />

Steven Thrash (Sr.-2L, 6-0, 190, Hubbard, <strong>Texas</strong>/Hubbard)<br />

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<strong>2009</strong> ALPHABETICAL ROSTER<br />

Name Pos. Ht. Wt.Cl.-Exp. Hometown (Previous School)<br />

Richard Allen RB 5-11 195 Fr.-FY Orlando, Flor. (North Shore)<br />

Dantrell Anderson S 5-11 185 So.-1L Mobile, Alab. (Cedar Hill (<strong>Texas</strong>))<br />

Joshua Arce DB 5-11 205 So.-TR San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Warren/<strong>Texas</strong> State)<br />

Arthur Arias RB 5-10 182 Fr.-FY Conroe, <strong>Texas</strong> (The Woodlands)<br />

Emmanuel Asahene DB 6-2 200 Sr.-2L Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Alief Elsik)<br />

A.J. Benavides QB 5-7 160 Fr.-FY Alice, <strong>Texas</strong> (Alice)<br />

Justin Bonar DB 6-0 161 Fr.-FY Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Cypress Creek)<br />

Brian Box WR 5-9 165 So.-SQ Beaumont, <strong>Texas</strong> (Hardin-Jefferson)<br />

Caston Boyd DB 5-10 170 So.-1L La Marque, <strong>Texas</strong> (La Marque)<br />

Zach Brown TE 6-2 235 Fr.-FY Marble Falls, <strong>Texas</strong> (Marble Falls)<br />

Jarret Buchholtz QB 5-11 195 Jr.-TR Luling, <strong>Texas</strong> (Luling/<strong>Texas</strong> College)<br />

Joel Burgess QB 6-4 230 So.-TR Huffman, <strong>Texas</strong> (Huffman-Hargrove/Lamar)<br />

Colin Caffey OL 6-0 240 Fr.-FY Durham, N.C. (Coldspring-Oakhurst)<br />

Allen Cain K 6-2 165 Fr.-FY San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Stevens)<br />

Matt Cannata OL 5-10 250 Fr.-FY Richmond, <strong>Texas</strong> (Travis)<br />

Rogelio Cantu LB 5-11 210 So.-FY McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong> (Memorial)<br />

Jaymes Castillo OL 6-4 315 Jr.-2L San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Lee)<br />

Devin Churbe DL 6-0 225 Fr.-FY San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Warren)<br />

Daniel Collins OL 6-2 285 Fr.-FY Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Houston Christian)<br />

Ben Cooper TE 6-0 240 Sr.-SQ Austin, <strong>Texas</strong> (Hyde Park Baptist)<br />

Gary Cooper DB 5-9 180 So.-TR Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Nimitz)<br />

Kevin Cossey DB 5-11 190 Fr.-FY Trinity, <strong>Texas</strong> (Trinity)<br />

Martin Cruz RB 5-10 180 So.-FY San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Bracken Christian)<br />

Taylor Cundiff LB 5-10 205 Fr.-FY Weatherford, <strong>Texas</strong> (Weatherford)<br />

Shawn Cunningham WR 5-10 168 So.-FY Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Klein)<br />

Benjamin Davis TE 6-4 200 Fr.-FY Liberty, <strong>Texas</strong> (Baytown Christian)<br />

Devin Davis LB 6-1 195 So.-1L San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Converse Judson)<br />

Jeff Davis LB 5-11 225 Sr.-2L Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Alief Hastings)<br />

Luke Davis QB 6-3 190 So.-SQ Baytown, <strong>Texas</strong> (Baytown Christian)<br />

Dakota Dollar WR 6-1 185 Fr.-FY Copperas Cove, <strong>Texas</strong> (Copperas Cove)<br />

Paul Dorcin DL 6-0 220 Fr.-FY San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (MacArthur)<br />

Taylor Dunlap DB 6-0 195 Fr.-FY Axtell, <strong>Texas</strong> (Axtell)<br />

Leonard Durand DB 5-8 175 Fr.-RS Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Ball)<br />

Victor Espinosa DL 5-11 225 Fr.-FY Killeen, <strong>Texas</strong> (Harker Heights)<br />

Luis Flores DL 6-2 238 Fr.-FY Monterrey, Mexico (Sharyland HS (<strong>Texas</strong>))<br />

Caleb Frank LB 5-9 195 Fr.-FY Kyle, <strong>Texas</strong> (Lehman)<br />

Don Gadberry LB 5-11 228 So.-1L Dallas, <strong>Texas</strong> (Duncanville)<br />

Anthony Smith (24)<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

Louie Galvez DL 5-8 230 Jr.-FY Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Cypress-Fairbanks)<br />

Eric Garcia OL 6-0 280 So.-1L Taft, <strong>Texas</strong> (Taft)<br />

Jordan Gesch OL 6-3 300 So.-SQ Round Rock, <strong>Texas</strong> (Round Rock)<br />

Chris Gomez WR 5-10 165 Fr.-FY Converse, <strong>Texas</strong> (Calvary Chapel<br />

Christian Acad.)<br />

Josh Gonzales LB 5-10 223 Fr.-FY Mission, <strong>Texas</strong> (Memorial)<br />

Josh Goodlow OL 6-4 315 So.-1L Austin, <strong>Texas</strong> (McCallum)<br />

Joseph Granchelli FB 5-9 181 So.-1L McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong> (Memorial)<br />

Justin Guerrero K/DB 5-11 190 Fr.-FY Alice, <strong>Texas</strong> (Alice)<br />

Zac Hale LB 5-9 200 So.-TR Fredericksburg, <strong>Texas</strong> (Fredericksburg/Mary<br />

Hardin-Baylor)<br />

Billy Hardee FB 5-10 205 Jr.-2L Sugar Land, <strong>Texas</strong> (Marine Military Academy)<br />

Derek Hayes OL 6-0 235 Fr.-FY Teague, <strong>Texas</strong> (Teague)<br />

Jared Herrera DL 5-11 230 Fr.-FY Ft. Worth, <strong>Texas</strong> (South Hills)<br />

Byron Hicks FB 5-11 220 Fr.-FY Missouri City, <strong>Texas</strong> (Hightower)<br />

Jerry Hill OL 5-8 280 So.-1L Copperas Cove, <strong>Texas</strong> (Copperas Cove)<br />

Jacob Hollub LB 6-0 190 Fr.-FY Deer Park, <strong>Texas</strong> (Deer Park)<br />

Rocky Huff QB 6-0 170 Fr.-FY Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Jersey Village)<br />

Vernon Hughes WR 6-2 195 Jr.-TR Jackson, Miss. (<strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville)<br />

John Jackson DL 6-1 215 Sr.-2L Panama City, Panama (Converse Judson)<br />

Cullen Jahn LB 5-11 208 Fr.-FY Yoakum, <strong>Texas</strong> (Yoakum)<br />

Therron Jerome WR 5-9 185 Fr.-FY Marble Falls, <strong>Texas</strong> (Marble Falls)<br />

David Jones QB 6-1 190 Fr.-RS Bruni, <strong>Texas</strong> (Bruni)<br />

Shawn Kaltenbach OL 6-2 275 So.-TR Cypress, <strong>Texas</strong> (Cypress Falls/Kansas<br />

Wesleyan)<br />

Dillon Koop P 6-0 170 Fr.-FY Edna, <strong>Texas</strong> (Industrial)<br />

Clayton Kresta DL 6-0 245 Fr.-FY Canyon Lake, <strong>Texas</strong> (Smithson Valley)<br />

Cameron Kretsinger WR 5-8 160 Fr.-FY Pflugerville, <strong>Texas</strong> (Hendrickson)<br />

Chris Kyle DL 6-0 208 Fr.-FY McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong> (McAllen)<br />

Jacob Laubach OL 6-0 225 Fr.-FY San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Smithson Valley)<br />

Adam Long DL 5-11 210 Fr.-FY Converse, <strong>Texas</strong> (Judson)<br />

Dan Lopez LB 5-9 200 Jr.-TR Corpus Christi, <strong>Texas</strong> (Calallen/Bacone (Okla.))<br />

Steven Lowrey RB 5-9 170 Fr.-FY Rosenberg, <strong>Texas</strong> (Foster)<br />

Brandon McCoy DB 5-10 175 Sr.-3L San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (John Jay)<br />

Josh McNeil OL 6-0 275 Sr.-3L Killeen, <strong>Texas</strong> (Killeen)<br />

Joseph Mendoza LB 5-9 195 Jr.-1L Houston (Bellaire)<br />

Marc Michel LB/RB 5-8 190 Fr.-FY Baytown, <strong>Texas</strong> (Sterling)<br />

Sherome Miller WR 6-1 165 Fr.-FY Copperas Cove, <strong>Texas</strong> (Copperas Cove)<br />

B.J. Moerbe OL 6-3 280 So.-SQ La Grange, <strong>Texas</strong> (La Grange)<br />

James Moore RB 5-9 205 Sr.-SQ Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Elkins)<br />

Jack Moses LB 6-1 215 Jr.-2L San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Churchill)<br />

Collin O’Connor DL 5-10 260 Fr.-FY Shiner, <strong>Texas</strong> (Shiner)<br />

Michael Olvera DL 5-11 220 Fr.-FY Somerset, <strong>Texas</strong> (Somerset)<br />

Dylan Parisi WR 6-1 185 Fr.-FY Katy, <strong>Texas</strong> (Faith West Academy)<br />

Trey Parma LB 6-0 220 So.-1L Yorktown, <strong>Texas</strong> (Yorktown)<br />

Jerel Pippins DL 5-11 235 So.-TR Frost, <strong>Texas</strong> (Frost/Navarro JC)<br />

Eddie Pitts FB 5-10 220 Fr.-FY San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Madison)<br />

Jonathon Randle WR 6-5 200 Sr.-3L Prairie View, <strong>Texas</strong> (Waller)<br />

Casey Reyes OL 5-11 290 Fr.-FY Manor, <strong>Texas</strong> (Manor)<br />

Julio Reyes DB 5-10 160 So.-1L Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (South Houston)<br />

Christopher Reyna DE 5-9 225 So.-SQ Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Waltrip)<br />

John Rivera RB 5-8 232 Fr.-FY Seguin, <strong>Texas</strong> (Seguin)<br />

Jonathon Rodriguez LB 6-0 185 Fr.-FY San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Southwest)<br />

Ruben Saenz OL 6-4 275 Fr.-FY Edinburg, <strong>Texas</strong> (Edinburg North)<br />

Robert Salinas WR 5-9 165 So.-?? McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong> (Memorial)<br />

Sergio Sanchez LB 5-8 230 So.-SQ Brookshire, <strong>Texas</strong> (Brookshire)<br />

Trenton Sims QB 6-0 200 Fr.-FY Caldwell, <strong>Texas</strong> (Caldwell)<br />

Rondie Singletary WR/DB 5-10 155 Fr.-FY Blessing, <strong>Texas</strong> (Tidehaven)<br />

Mike Slayden OL 6-0 245 So.-1L Helotes, <strong>Texas</strong> (O’Connor)<br />

Shawn Small TE 6-0 250 Sr.-1L San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Judson/Southwest<br />

Minnesota)<br />

Anthony Smith RB 5-9 179 Sr.-3L Bay City, <strong>Texas</strong> (Bay City/Blinn JC)<br />

Kenneth Smith DB 5-11 175 Fr.-FY Ft. Worth, <strong>Texas</strong> (South Hills)<br />

Michael Soto WR 5-8 150 So.-SQ Stockdale, <strong>Texas</strong> (Stockdale)<br />

Quintes Stark LB 5-8 215 Fr.-FY Bellville, <strong>Texas</strong> (Bellville)<br />

Johnathan Stewart DB 5-11 160 Fr.-FY Beaumont, <strong>Texas</strong> (Ozen)<br />

Steven Thrash WR 6-0 190 Sr.-2L Hubbard, <strong>Texas</strong> (Hubbard)<br />

Ralph Valdez RB 5-8 194 Jr.-2L Port Isabel, <strong>Texas</strong> (Port Isabel)<br />

Sebastian Velasquez OL 5-9 285 Fr.-FY Pearsall, <strong>Texas</strong> (Pearsall)<br />

Frank Vera P/H 5-9 150 Sr.-3L Laredo, <strong>Texas</strong> (Nixon)<br />

Daniel Villa OL 5-10 277 Fr.-FY San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Fox Tech)<br />

James Villarreal DL 6-1 250 Sr.-3L Sinton, <strong>Texas</strong> (Sinton)<br />

Eric Walker DL 6-0 235 Sr.-2L Los Fresnos, <strong>Texas</strong> (Los Fresnos)<br />

John Walz OL 6-0 245 Fr.-FY Austin, <strong>Texas</strong> (Crockett)<br />

Acie Washington DB 6-0 200 Fr.-TR Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Milby/West <strong>Texas</strong> A&M)<br />

Zack Weathersby DB 5-7 165 Jr.-TR Jackson, Miss. (Forest/Mississippi College)<br />

Oscar Williams WR 6-4 180 Fr.-RS Austin, <strong>Texas</strong> (Travis)<br />

Andrew Wroth WR 6-1 160 Fr.-FY Friendswood, <strong>Texas</strong> (Friendswood)<br />

Andrew Wueste TE 6-4 240 Jr.-2L San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Churchill)<br />

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DANTRELL ANDERSON<br />

So.-1L, Safety<br />

5-11, 185 – Mobile, Alab.<br />

(Cedar Hill (<strong>Texas</strong>))<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Talented, hard-hitting player back for his sophomore season after earning<br />

his first varsity letter in 2008…Contending for starting spot at strong safety.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – As a true freshman, D.A. played in seven games and was a part-time starter…He<br />

posted a career-best 12 tackles, with three tackles for loss, in the home victory over Sul Ross<br />

State on Oct. 11…His three tackles for loss (another career high) went for 13 yards and<br />

included one of his two sacks on the year…Broke up two passes in that Sul Ross win as<br />

well…Finished year with two quarterback hurries…Total of five tackles for loss (for 24 yards)<br />

and two sacks (for 13 yards)…Also had seven tackles (plus a tackle for loss) in road win at<br />

Howard Payne.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 11-12-89…Son of Almaria Roberson of Cedar Hill, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Business &<br />

Management…High School Honors: Second Team All-District…Hobbies: Madden on<br />

360…Nickname: D.A.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />

2008 7 12 14 26 5.0-24 0-0-0<br />

Career 7 12 14 26 5.0-24 0-0-0<br />

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Ralph Valdez (22)<br />

Clark Tim by<br />

<strong>2009</strong> BULLDOG RETURNERS Photo<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

EMMANUEL ASAHENE<br />

Sr.-2L, Defensive End<br />

6-2, 200 • Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Alief Elsik)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Moved to defensive line in the latter stages of 2007…Also saw time at<br />

defensive end in 2008…Makes the move to the secondary in 2008…Contending for playing<br />

time at cornerback…Good athlete who could play a variety of defensive positions.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in four games…Saw time on special teams and on defense…Had a 56-yard<br />

return on a fumble recovery in road win at McMurry.<br />

2007 – Appeared in four games as a defensive lineman and special teams<br />

performer…Recorded two tackles in the McMurry game and came away with one tackle for a<br />

loss of 22 yards…Also had a fumble recovery against McMurry.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Played for Coach Bill Barron at Houston’s Alief Elsik High School.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 10-24-87…Son of Marie Bostwick and Kwadwo Asahene…Major:<br />

Biology…Minor: Music…Community Service Work: Built wheel chair ramps…Hobbies:<br />

Football, piano, saxophone…Interesting Facts: Originally West African…Nickname:<br />

AZ…Community Service: Has volunteered with the Salvation Army, has built wheelchair<br />

ramps, has cleaned up an old skate park, and has cleaned city streets in Seguin.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />

2007 4 2 0 2 1.0-22 0-0-0<br />

2008 4 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

Career 8 2 0 2 1.0-22 0-0-0<br />

Eric Walker<br />

BRIAN BOX<br />

So.-SQ, Wide Receiver<br />

5-9, 165 • Beaumont, <strong>Texas</strong> (Hardin-Jefferson)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Returns to team after a year from the squad…Speedy receiver that could<br />

also be used on special teams as a return man…Competing for starting<br />

spot in the receiving corps.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Was not a member of the team.<br />

2007 – Squad member of the Bulldogs…Did not see varsity action.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: Feb. 14, 1989…Son of Brian and Carrie Box…Major: Business.<br />

CASTON BOYD<br />

So.-1L, Cornerback<br />

5-10, 170 • La Marque, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(La Marque)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Second-year playing time looking for increased playing time in the<br />

secondary…Contending for starting job at cornerback.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in two games – against McMurry and against Hardin-Simmons.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 2-3-90…Son of Marla and Brian Boyd of La Marque, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Business…Minor: Theology…Hobbies: Reading the Bible, listening to music…Nickname: C-<br />

Boyd…Community Service: Has helped with church outreach.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />

2008 2 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

Career 2 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

JAYMES CASTILLO<br />

So.-1L, Offensive Line<br />

6-4, 300 • San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Lee)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Fighting for starting time on the offensive line…Projected as a left guard,<br />

but could also see time at tackle…Good size…Continues to improve his<br />

footwork and agility.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in nine games and made two starts on offensive line.<br />

2007 – Lettered in his first year with the team…Back-up at right and left guard…Officially<br />

listed as playing in two games – at Sul Ross State and home against Louisiana College.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Played for Head Coach Jimmy Ramos at San Antonio Lee…Two-year letterman at<br />

Lee…Captain in his senior year.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 2-8-89…Son of David and Melanie Castillo of San Antonio…Jaymes is an only<br />

child…Major: Kinesiology with a minor in education…Career Plans: To coach<br />

football…Nickname: “Jay.”<br />

Photo by Calvin Vann<br />

QUINNTEN CLEVELAND<br />

Jr.-SQ, Running Back<br />

5-9, 190 • Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Ball)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Speedy, strong, versatile football player…Has moved back to his natural<br />

position of running back after spending some of last season as a<br />

linebacker…Could push for playing time at running back as a back-up to Anthony Smith at<br />

tailback.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Back-up linebacker/running back on the varsity…Did not see varsity playing time.<br />

2007 – Back-up running back on the varsity…Did not see playing time.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Played for Ron Holmes at Galveston Ball.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born 4-12-89… Son of Denrick Pope and Nicole Cleveland… Says his grandmother and his<br />

high school position coach are the biggest influences on his life… Major: Business<br />

Administration…Enjoys playing video games.<br />

end.<br />

BEN COOPER<br />

Sr.-1L, Tight End<br />

6-0, 240 • Austin, <strong>Texas</strong> (Hype Park Baptist)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Returned to team in 2008 after two seasons away from the squad…Earned<br />

his first varsity letter in 2008...Competing for varsity time in <strong>2009</strong> as a tight<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Earned first varsity letter…Played in season finale (the home game against<br />

Mississippi College).<br />

2005 – Played on the junior varsity.<br />

2004 – Took a medical redshirt.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

All-District First Team as a running back…Member of state championship TAPPS 4x200<br />

relay…Member of state qualifying team in basketball.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Son of Walter and Juanita Cooper…Majoring in theology…Involved in campus ministry and<br />

Canterbury group…Has volunteered at Seguin’s Patlan Elementary School…Will graduated in<br />

December <strong>2009</strong>…Plans to attend graduate school at North <strong>Texas</strong>…Would like to get his<br />

master’s degree in counseling and become a high school coach and counselor…Enjoys video<br />

games, wake boarding, and miniature golf.<br />

Jaymes Castillo (77)<br />

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2008 BULLDOG RETURNERS<br />

SHAWN CUNNINGHAM II<br />

So.-SQ, Wide Receiver<br />

5-10, 168 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Klein)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Competing for varsity playing time at wide receiver.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Did not see time on varsity…Junior varsity player.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 9-23-90…Son of Yolanda Cunningham and Shawn Cunningham Sr. …Major:<br />

Computer Science…Hobbies: Football, baseball, and video games…Plans to go into the field<br />

of robotics…Biggest Influences On His Life: His parents.<br />

DEVIN DAVIS<br />

So.-1L, Safety<br />

6-1, 195 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Converse Judson)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Returning letterwinner from ’08 looking for increased playing time and<br />

starting job in ’09…Contending for starting job in secondary…Could see<br />

plenty of time on special teams units.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 - Played in seven games, including the final six games of the 2008 season…Had five<br />

tackles (all tackle assists) plus a fumble recovery (against Louisiana College)…Had two tackle<br />

assists in road win at Howard Payne.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Defensive MVP as a senior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 8-1-90…Son of Lawrence and Melissa Davis of San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Business & Accounting…Nickname: 3D…Hobbies: Sports and X-Box.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />

2008 7 0 5 5 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

Career 7 0 5 5 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

Eric Walker (63), John Jackson (97), and Jack Moses (48)<br />

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Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

JEFF DAVIS<br />

Sr.-1L, Linebacker<br />

5-11, 225 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Alief Hastings)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Competing for significant playing time after missing all of last<br />

season…Looks to return to team as solid special teamer and<br />

linebacker…Served as student assistant coach in 2008.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Did not play…Served as student assistant coach.<br />

2007 – Played in eight games as a sophomore…Had three solo tackles with five tackle<br />

assists…Had 1.5 sacks for seven yards in losses…Recorded one of TLU’s three blocked kicks.<br />

2006 – Did not see varsity action…Played on the Bulldog JV.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Davis had 75 tackles for a state playoff team…Served as team captain…Academic All-District<br />

and Academic All-State selection.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on Oct. 5, 1987…Son of Jeffrey Davis of Houston…Major: Business Marketing and<br />

Management…Minor: Computer Science…Member of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity at<br />

TLU…Community Service: Helped to build wheelchair ramp with the football team…Has also<br />

been active in other football team community service activities across campus.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />

2007 8 3 5 8 1.5-7 0-0-0<br />

Career 8 3 5 8 1.5-7 0-0-0<br />

LUKE DAVIS<br />

So.-SQ, Quarterback<br />

6-3, 195 – Baytown, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Baytown Christian)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Enters his sophomore season as a contender for playing time at<br />

quarterback…Good athlete with an excellent arm…Still learning to be a collegiate<br />

quarterback.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Saw time on the junior varsity…Did not see varsity action.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

High School Honors: All-District as a junior and senior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 4-6-89…Son of Lynn and Jana Davis of Baytown, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Business and<br />

Accounting…Community Service: Helped with the Easter service at local retirement home.<br />

LEONARD DURAND<br />

Fr.-RS, Cornerback<br />

5-8, 175 – Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Ball)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Talented defensive back returns to team after missing nearly all of last<br />

season with an injury…Suffered injury in second game of season, vs.<br />

Trinity…Projected as possible starter at cornerback after playing as a receiver in 2008…Great<br />

speed and overall athletic ability.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Injured in second game of season, against Trinity…Made impact in that game against<br />

Trinity (in his first collegiate game)…After turnover by Bulldogs, Durand hustled back into the<br />

play and forced a fumble on the Tiger player with one of the hardest hits of the<br />

night…Received a medical redshirt.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Honorable Mention All-District as a junior…First Team All-District as a senior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 10-31-89…Son of Ezora Durand of Galveston, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Kinesiology…Minor:<br />

Mathematics…Hobbies: Football, basketball, and track.<br />

DON GADBERRY<br />

So.-1L, Linebacker<br />

5-10, 215 – Dallas, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Duncanville)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Talented sophomore contending for starting spot at linebacker…Looking<br />

for breakout season after appearing on varsity sparingly in 2008.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Appeared in one varsity game (vs. Trinity).<br />

The Prep Years<br />

MVP linebacker in senior year…Mr. DHS and Homecoming King.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 5-15-90…Son of Don Gadberry Sr. of Dallas and Cindy Christian of Duncanville,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Political Science…Minor: Criminal Justice…High School Honors: …Hobbies:<br />

Bowling and video games…Nickname: Don G.<br />

ERIC GARCIA<br />

So.-SQ, Offensive Line<br />

6-0, 280 – Taft, <strong>Texas</strong> (Taft)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Second-year player contending for a varsity spot on the offensive line.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Did not see varsity action.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

All-District honors in his sophomore and senior years…Wendy’s High School All-American<br />

candidate.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on Sept. 2, 1988…Son of Ernesto and Velma Garcia…Brother to former TLU offensive<br />

lineman Ernie Garcia…Major: Business Management…Community Service: Assisted with<br />

wheelchair ramp building…Also volunteered with kids triathlon at Schlitterbahn in New<br />

Braunfels…Career Plans: To open his own real estate company…Hobbies: Video games and<br />

hanging out with friends.<br />

JORDAN GESCH<br />

So.-SQ, Offensive Line<br />

6-3, 300 – Round Rock, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Round Rock)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Gesch enters <strong>2009</strong> competing for varsity playing time on offensive<br />

line…Slated as the preseason starter at right tackle.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played on the TLU junior varsity…Did not see varsity playing time.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Honorable Mention All-District as a senior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 7-10-89…Son of Mark and Robbin Gesch of Round Rock, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Biology…Minor: Chemistry.<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

JOSH GOODLOW<br />

So.-1L, Offensive Line<br />

6-4, 315 – Austin, <strong>Texas</strong> (McCallum)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Big, strong lineman working to get better each day…Enters preseason as<br />

the projected starter at right guard.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Earned first varsity letter…Made first start on offensive line in 2008 road shutout of<br />

McMurry<br />

The Prep Years<br />

First All-District as a sophomore, junior and senior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 11-15-89…Son of Kay Goodlow of Austin, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Kinesiology…Hobbies:<br />

Hanging out with friends…Community Service: Volunteered along with teammates at TLU’s<br />

annual service day, Day of the Dogs.<br />

Frank Vera<br />

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JOSEPH GRANCHELLI<br />

So.-1L, Fullback<br />

5-9, 181 – McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong> (Memorial)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Tough second-year back looking to take next step into every game starter<br />

at fullback…Started two of the last three games in 2008 and played in all<br />

of the final six games last season…Good special teams player.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in six games (the final six) and made two starts at fullback…Rushed for<br />

career-best 39 yards on 10 carries in season-finale against Mississippi College…Had a long<br />

rush of 14 yards in that contest…Finished year with 15 carries for 51 yards…Also had three<br />

receptions for 16 yards…Collected three kickoff returns for a total of 37 yards…Had a long<br />

return of 15 yards against Howard Payne.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Freshman year earned Honorable Mention All-District honor…Sophomore year claimed Second<br />

Team All-District award…Junior year was named First Team All-District, First Team All-City and<br />

Second Team All-State…Senior year collected Rio Grande Valley MVP, First Team All-District<br />

and First Team All-City.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 6-27-89…Son of Jim and Julie Granchelli of McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Sociology<br />

with a minor in criminal justice…Hobbies: Hunting…Career Plans: To go to the FBI Academy<br />

after graduate school at the University of Houston…Nickname: Joe.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Rushing G Att Yds TD Lg Yds/C Avg/G<br />

2008 6 15 51 0 14 3.4 8.5<br />

Career 6 15 51 0 14 3.4 8.5<br />

BILLY HARDEE<br />

Jr.-2L, Fullback<br />

5-10, 205 • Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Marine Military Academy)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Hard-hitting junior back for his third season…Enters <strong>2009</strong> preseason listed<br />

as a fullback, although he has received playing time on defense in the<br />

past…Should also be a factor on special teams.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in five games…Had a kickoff return for 11 yards in the overtime win at Sul<br />

Ross State.<br />

2007 – Appeared in seven games and finished with three tackles (2 solo, 1 assist)…Key<br />

special teams performer.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Played for Head Coach Scott Swinnea…All-District football selection in his junior and senior<br />

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2008 BULLDOG RETURNERS<br />

Jack Moses (48), John Jackson (97) and Eric Walker (63)<br />

Photo by Tim Clark<br />

seasons…All-District in basketball as well.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 7-28-88…Son of Will and Lena Hardee…Major: Kinesiology…Hobbies: Football,<br />

basketball, anything fun…Community Service: Day of the Dogs (’08 and ’09), helped with<br />

wheelchair ramp construction in <strong>2009</strong>, and helped with kids triathlon at Schlitterbahn.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />

2007 7 2 1 3 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

2008 5 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

Career 12 2 1 3 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

JERRY HILL III<br />

So.-SQ, Offensive Lineman<br />

5-8, 280 – Copperas Cove (Copperas Cove)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Competing for starting job at left guard…Strong, young offensive lineman<br />

looking to get better with each practice and each competition.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Did not appear in a varsity contest.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

All-District honors as a senior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 8-27-90…Son of Jerry Hill Jr. and Patsy Hill of Copperas Cove, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Pre-<br />

Physical Therapy…Minor: History.<br />

JOHN JACKSON<br />

Sr.-2L, Defensive Line<br />

6-1, 215 – Panama City, Panama (Converse Judson (TX))<br />

Scouting Report<br />

After break-out season in 2008, Jackson looks to put together an All-ASC<br />

type of year from his defensive end position…Vocal team leader…Also<br />

leads by example with great work ethic and off-field community service and actions…Great<br />

quickness around end...Always around the ball and the quarterback.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – One of 11 players from 2008 to start in all 10 games…Posted 8.5 tackles for losses<br />

of 33 yards, with 4.5 sacks for 22 yards…Had a career-best nine tackles (four solo, five<br />

assists) in road loss to nationally-ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor…Posted two tackles for loss and<br />

a sack against the Crusaders…Eight tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack, in road<br />

loss at Louisiana College…1.5 tackles for loss at Howard Payne and again at McMurry…1.5<br />

sacks against McMurry…Five quarterback hurries, including two at Trinity and two at Howard<br />

Payne…Recovered one fumble…Intercepted a pass against Mississippi College…Academic<br />

All-Conference selection for second consecutive season.<br />

2007 – Played in three games and recorded three tackles (one solo, two tackle<br />

assists)…Academic All-Conference selection.<br />

2006 – Saw time on the TLU junior varsity.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Jackson was an All-District Honorable Mention selection. Jackson had 118 tackles, eight pass<br />

knockdowns, one forced fumble, five sacks and three fumble recoveries with the Converse<br />

Judson Rockets.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on Nov. 29, 1987…Son of John E. Jackson Jr. and Lydia E. Jackson of Converse,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>…Majors: Mathematics and Physics…Member of the Alpha Phi Alpha national<br />

fraternity…Also a member of the Black Student Union…Has served on the Student<br />

Government Association…Hobbies: Music and working out…Biggest Influence on His Life: His<br />

parents…Community Service: Has volunteered as a tutor at Seguin High School.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />

2007 3 1 2 3 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

2008 10 21 26 47 8.5-33 1-4-0<br />

Career 13 22 28 50 8.5-33 1-4-0<br />

varsity action.<br />

DAVID JONES<br />

Fr.-RS, Quarterback<br />

6-1, 180 – Bruni, <strong>Texas</strong> (Bruni)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Contending for starting quarterback job…Good athlete and decisionmaker…Received<br />

medical redshirt in 2008 following injury…Did not see<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Medical redshirt following injury…Did not see varsity action.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

First Team All-District QB as a junior and senior…First Team All-District as a safety as a junior<br />

and senior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 3-6-90…Son of David and Arlene Jones of Bruni, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Hobbies: Watching TV...Given Name: Hugh.<br />

BRANDON MCCOY<br />

Sr.-3L, Defensive Back<br />

5-10, 175 • San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (John Jay)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Another strong team leader on defense…Athletic defensive back that can<br />

play a variety of positions in the secondary…Will start <strong>2009</strong> as a<br />

cornerback…Played and started in all 10 games in 2008 after missing all of 2007<br />

season…Can run and hit…Lots of talent.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – One of 11 Bulldogs to play and start in all 10 games…Six tackles (plus 1.5 tackles<br />

for loss) in season-opening overtime win over Sul Ross State…Recovered fumbles against<br />

Howard Payne and Louisiana College…Five pass break-ups…Forced a fumble at Mary<br />

Hardin-Baylor…Finished year with 28 total tackles (16 solo, 12 assists)…Broke up three<br />

passes in home win over Sul Ross State.<br />

2007 – Sat out all of 2007 season.<br />

2006 – Played and started in all 10 games…Finished year with two interceptions (vs.<br />

Mississippi College and vs. Louisiana College)…Forced one fumble…Had seven pass breakups…Had<br />

two pass break-ups vs. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist…Had a season-best five solo tackles vs.<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist…Had 18 solo tackles and 19 tackle assists for a total of 37…Tallied 1.5<br />

tackles for loss.<br />

2005 – Played in five games before season was cut short due to injury…Recorded 12<br />

tackles…Intercepted two passes, including a pass against Trinity (in the season-opener and<br />

McCoy’s first collegiate game) that he returned for a touchdown…McCoy’s INT return for a<br />

touchdown went for 47 yards.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

McCoy played for Coach John Campbell at John Jay High School in San Antonio…Second<br />

Team All-District selection…Played in Pizza Hut All-Star Game.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on Dec. 4, 1985…Son of Ronnie E. McCoy Sr. of San Antonio and the late Elaine Kay<br />

McCoy…Major: History…Minor: Geography…Hobbies: Video games…Biggest Influence On<br />

His Life: His mother…McCoy had a cousin play for Virginia Tech…Community Service:<br />

Volunteered with the Salvation Army to gather holiday-season donations…Also volunteered<br />

with his teammates on the community-wide service projects on Day of the Dogs.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />

2005 5 7 5 12 0-0 2-47-1<br />

2006 10 18 19 37 1.5-3 2-11-0<br />

2008 10 16 12 28 2.5-8 0-0-0<br />

Career 25 41 36 77 5.0-11 4-58-1<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

JOSHUA MCNEIL<br />

Sr.-3L, Center<br />

6-0, 275 – Killeen, <strong>Texas</strong> (Killeen)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Team leader on offense returns for his final year after missing all of<br />

2008…The starting center on the team…Served as a student assistant<br />

coach in 2008…Big, strong, knowledgeable…His return should be a big boost to the offense<br />

(and the whole team) in <strong>2009</strong>.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Missed all of 2008 season…Served as student assistant coach.<br />

2007 – Started and played in all 10 games as the team’s center…Even had a kickoff return<br />

of 15 yards.<br />

2006 –Started and played in nine games…Missed one game due to injury.<br />

2005 – Started at center as a true freshman…Played in all 10 games.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Played for Coach Sam Jones at Killeen High School…Started two years and twice earned All-<br />

District honors…First Team All-District selection in 2004…Second Team All-District selection in<br />

2003…Second Team All-Central <strong>Texas</strong> in 2004…2004 Stubblefield Award recipient.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on April 23, 1987…Son of the late Merri McNeil…Josh is the proud father of Jaedyn<br />

Marie McNeil and Joshua McNeil II…Major: Accounting…Career Plans: To pursue a career as<br />

a certified public accountant...Nickname: “J-MAC.”<br />

Brandon McCoy<br />

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JOSEPH MENDOZA<br />

Sr.-1L, Linebacker<br />

5-9, 205 • Houston (Bellaire)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Moves back to his traditional role as a linebacker after spending time in<br />

2008 as a fullback…Returned to team in ’08 after missing all of 2007<br />

with a preseason injury…Should also contribute on special teams.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in nine games and made four starts…Saw time at fullback, linebacker, and on<br />

special teams…Had five tackles in season-opening win over Sul Ross State…Also had five<br />

tackles in season-closing win against Mississippi College.<br />

2007 – Injured in preseason and missed all of season.<br />

2006 – Member of the junior varsity.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Mendoza was a District 21-5A Honorable Mention selection and was a recipient of the Randy<br />

Murff Memorial Scholarship.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on March 21, 1988…Son of Joseph and Sandy Mendoza of Houston…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Minor: Biology… Community Service at TLU: Worked on the skateboard park in<br />

Seguin and helped at the Seguin Activity Center…Also volunteered with the Salvation Army<br />

and at the kids triathlon at Schlitterbahn…Nickname: “Joey.”<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />

2008 9 5 9 14 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

Career 9 5 9 14 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />

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Joseph Mendoza<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

B.J. MOERBE<br />

So.-SQ, Offensive Line<br />

6-3, 280 – La Grange, <strong>Texas</strong> (La Grange)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Big, strong offensive lineman competing for a starting job on the<br />

varsity…Improving conditioning and footwork.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Did not see varsity action.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Academic All-District as a junior…Second Team Academic All-State as a senior<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 12-16-89…Son of Darrell and Lori Moerbe of La Grange, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Minor: Biology…Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and video games…Full Name: Bryan<br />

James Moerbe…Community Service: Day of the Dogs community-wide service help along with<br />

his teammates.<br />

JAMES MOORE<br />

Sr.-SQ, Running Back<br />

5-9, 205 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Elkins/Bemidji State)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Contending for playing time at fullback in the Bulldogs’ offense…Strong,<br />

powerful runner and blocker…Should see playing time on varsity after not<br />

seeing time in 2008.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Did not see varsity action for the Bulldogs.<br />

Bemidji State / Prairie View<br />

Moore transferred to TLU from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn…Rushed for He<br />

arrived at Bemidji State from Prairie View A&M in <strong>Texas</strong>. Rushed for 491 yards with six TDs in<br />

2006 at Bemidji…Rushed for 455 yards with four TDs in 2007, against at Bemidji…All-<br />

Conference player at Bemidji.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 3-3-85…Son of James Moore Sr. and Dorothy Moore…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Minor: Dramatic Media…Career Plans: To be a coach…Hobbies:<br />

Movies…Nickname: “J-Moe.”<br />

JACK MOSES<br />

Jr.-2L, Linebacker<br />

6-1, 215 • San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Churchill)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Returning starter at linebacker…Has started all 20 games of his collegiate<br />

career…Smart player…Always has nose around football…Loves to<br />

hit…Strong leader on defense.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played and started in all 10 games…Third on team in total tackles, with career-high<br />

63…Career-best seven tackles for loss, for 33 yards in losses…Recorded 2.5 sacks (for 26<br />

yards)…Collected two pass break-ups, two QB hurries, two recovered fumbles, and a forced<br />

fumble…Recovered fumble at Howard Payne led directly to a touchdown in the Bulldogs’<br />

road victory…Hit double-digits in tackles in four different games…Had 10 tackles in OT win<br />

at Sul Ross State…Posted 11 tackles in road win at Howard Payne…Ended year with 10<br />

tackles and 12 tackles, respectively, in final two games (vs. Louisiana College and Mississippi<br />

College).<br />

2007 – Played in 10 games and started all 10…Finished fifth on the team in total tackles,<br />

with 48…Finished fifth on the team in tackles for loss, with six for 24 yards in losses…Posted<br />

a career-best six tackles in a game on three different occasions (vs. Sul Ross State at home, vs.<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist on the road, and vs. Sul Ross State on the road)…2.5 tackles for loss in<br />

home win over McMurry…Returned a fumble 50 yards against Hardin-Simmons…Also had<br />

an interception against Hardin-Simmons…Sacks (one each) against Mississippi College and<br />

McMurry.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Played for Carl Gus… Earned 2nd Team All-District honors… Named team Defensive MVP…<br />

Played in the San Antonio All-Star game<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born 6-7-89… Son of Joey and Patricia Moses… Major: Kinesiology… Wants to pursue a<br />

coaching career… Says his family and God are the biggest influence on his life… Lists<br />

hobbies as football and all sports… Nickname: “J-Mo”…Community Service at TLU:<br />

Volunteered with the Salvation Army during holiday season donation drive.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds<br />

2007 10 15 33 48 6.0-24 2.0-14<br />

2008 10 29 34 63 7.0-33 2.5-26<br />

Career 20 44 67 111 13.0-57 4.5-40<br />

TREY PARMA<br />

So.-1L, Linebacker<br />

6-0, 220 – Yorktown, <strong>Texas</strong> (Yorktown)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Hard-hitting sophomore made a splash as a true freshman…Now in his<br />

second year, Parma is a strong contender for a starting spot in the<br />

linebacking corps…Strong hitter…Good speed…Not afraid to mix it up.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in eight games and made six starts (all at linebacker)…Started final six games<br />

at linebacker…Made his first start at Howard Payne and produced three tackles (all for losses)<br />

in the road win…Parma’s three tackles resulted in nine yards of losses…Finished year with<br />

career-best seven tackles against Mississippi College.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

First Team All-District running back as a senior…Second Team All-Area running back as a<br />

senior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 8-28-89…Son of Arlen and Cindy Parma of Yorktown, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Pre-<br />

Engineering.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds<br />

2008 8 13 12 25 4.0-10 0.0-0<br />

Career 8 13 12 25 4.0-10 0.0-0<br />

JEREL PIPPINS<br />

So.-SQ, Defensive Tackle<br />

5-11, 275 – Frost, <strong>Texas</strong> (Frost/Navarro JC)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Big, strong nose tackle looking to find a starting spot on the<br />

varsity…Brings needed size and strength to the defensive line.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

He earned the following honors in his senior year: Team MVP, Team Defensive MVP, First Team<br />

All-District defensive line, Second Team All-District offensive line, First Team All-Region<br />

defensive line, Second Team All-Region offensive line, First Team All-Golden Circle as a<br />

defensive lineman.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 4-25-88…Son of Rose and Robert Pippins of Frost, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Hobbies: Football, working out and cooking…Nickname: Fat-Fat.<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

JONATHON RANDLE<br />

Sr.-3L,Wide Receiver<br />

6-5, 200 • Prairie View, <strong>Texas</strong> (Waller)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Tall, talented wide receiver coming back from a season lost to injury in<br />

2008…Missed all of the 2008 campaign with a knee injury sustained just<br />

prior to the ’08 preseason…Expected to start out wide for Bulldogs…Team leader.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Missed all season after knee injury just prior to ’08 preseason.<br />

2007 – Played in all 10 games and made starts in the first three…Finished year with 17<br />

catches for 240 yards and two touchdowns…Touchdowns came against Howard Payne and<br />

Hardin-Simmons…Had a career-best five catches for 62 yards and a TD against Howard Payne<br />

(in Homecoming win)…Had three catches for career-best 63 yards (with a career-long catch of<br />

37) in season-finale against Louisiana College.<br />

2006 – Played in nine games and collected three catches for 33 yards…Had catches against<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor, Sul Ross State and Hardin-Simmons…Had a long catch of 13 yards (vs.<br />

Hardin-Simmons).<br />

2005 – Randle earned his first varsity letter after appearing in seven games in 2005…He<br />

made two catches (vs. McMurry and vs. Austin College) for a total of 22 yards.<br />

Prep Years<br />

Randle played for Coach Jim Phillips at Waller High School…Randle was a First Team All-<br />

District and Second Team All-Area selection as a senior…He started at cornerback and played<br />

on the District Championship squad…Defensive Player of the Year and a regional qualifier in<br />

basketball.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 8-11-87...Son of Anitra Weathers of Prairie View, <strong>Texas</strong>...Major:<br />

Kinesiology...Nickname: “J-Ran.”…Has two brothers (Erik and Edrik) and a sister (Samitra)<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Receiving G Rec Yds TD Lg Yds/C Avg/G<br />

2005 7 2 22 0 12 11.0 3.14<br />

2006 9 3 33 0 13 11.0 3.67<br />

2007 10 17 240 2 37 14.1 24.0<br />

Career 26 22 295 2 37 13.4 11.35<br />

Jonathon Randle<br />

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JULIO REYES<br />

So.-1L, Safety<br />

5-10, 160 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(South Houston)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

After earning first varsity letter in 2008, Reyes is back looking for additional<br />

playing time in the Bulldog secondary…Should also see time on Bulldog special teams.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in the final three games of the varsity season…Recorded a tackle assist in the<br />

Homecoming loss to Hardin-Simmons.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Second Team All-District in his senior year…Honorable Mention All-District as a junior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 7-26-90…Son of Julio and Andrea Reyes of Pasadena, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Undecided… …Hobbies: Listening to music, hanging out with friends, playing<br />

football…Community Service: Salvation Army volunteer along with his teammates.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds<br />

2008 3 0 1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0<br />

Career 3 0 1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0<br />

CHRISTOPHER REYNA<br />

So.-SQ, Defensive Line<br />

5-9, 225 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Waltrip)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Preseason leader for starting spot at defensive tackle…Good strength and<br />

power…Improving daily as college football player.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Did not see varsity action…Junior varsity player.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

First Team All-District on the defensive line…Second Team Academic All-District.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 9-20-90…Son of Hilda and Raul Reyna of Houston…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Nickname: Chris.<br />

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Shawn Small<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

MIKE SLAYDEN<br />

So.-1L, Offensive Line<br />

6-1, 245 – Helotes, <strong>Texas</strong> (O’Connor)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Competing for a starting job at offensive tackle…Projected to start at left<br />

tackle…Hard worker…Improving as a college football player…Should<br />

great deal of varsity time this year.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in one varsity game (road win at McMurry).<br />

The Prep Years<br />

First Team All-District as a junior…First Team All-District, First Team All-Area, and First Team<br />

All-City as a senior.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 8-11-90…Son of William and Staci Slayden…Major: History/Pre-Law…Minor:<br />

English…Hobbies: Hunting.<br />

SHAWN SMALL<br />

Sr.-1L, Tight End<br />

6-0, 250 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Converse Judson/Southwest<br />

Minnesota)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Strong, versatile player contending for start at tight end…Starts preseason<br />

at the top of the depth chart…Also a valuable special teams player.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in eight games…Recorded six tackles on special teams, including two tackles<br />

in the home win over Sul Ross State…Had one reception for nine yards in home loss to<br />

Mississippi College.<br />

Southwest Minnesota<br />

Lettered two years at Southwest Minnesota (NCAA Division II)…Had eight catches for 97<br />

yards over two years.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

First Team All-District two years…Played on state championship squad…National Honor<br />

Society…National Honor Roll.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 3-7-86…Son of Shawn Small and Wendy Jennings…Major: Business<br />

Administration…Hobbies: Sports and video games…Nickname: Lil’ Shawn.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Receiving G Rec Yds TD Lg Yds/C Avg/G<br />

2008 8 1 9 0 9 9.0 1.13<br />

Career 8 1 9 0 9 9.0 1.13<br />

ANTHONY SMITH<br />

Sr.-3L, Running Back/Returner<br />

5-9, 180 • Bay City, <strong>Texas</strong> (Bay City/Blinn)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Still one of the most dynamic playmakers in the American Southwest<br />

Conference…Capable of scoring any time he touches the ball…Focal point<br />

of the offense…Bulldogs will use him out of the backfield and as a receiver…Tremendous<br />

speed, vision and agility…Also a weapon as a kick returner…Should contend for All-<br />

Conference, All-Region and All-America honors…Battled injuries in 2008 but is healthy and<br />

ready to go in his senior campaign.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in eight games and made seven starts…Missed two games due to<br />

injury…Played sparingly in the one game he did not start (again due to injury)…Still led the<br />

team in rushing and all-purpose yardage…Rushed for 444 yards and added 277 receiving<br />

yards, 22 punt return yards, and 175 kick return yards…Went over 100 yards in two games<br />

(in the road win over Sul Ross State, and in the road win over Howard Payne)…Rushed for<br />

123 yards with a TD against Lobos on Sept. 6…Set-up game-winning TD in overtime with 23yard<br />

scamper down to the 2-yard line…Rushed 27 times for 103 yards, and added 42 yards<br />

receiving, in the road win over Howard Payne…Had 86 yards receiving in second win over Sul<br />

Ross State (at Matador Stadium)…Returned 10 kicks for 175 yards, with a long of 27…Had<br />

81 yards rushing, with a long of 55, in road loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor…Also added three<br />

catches for 61 yards against UMHB.<br />

2007 – Played and started in all 10 games…Rushed for a TLU DIII-era record 1,066 yards<br />

and scored a team-best 66 points…Scored six rushing TDs, four receiving TDs and had a 92yard<br />

kickoff return (school record) for a touchdown on the opening kickoff of the 2007 season<br />

(vs. Sul Ross State)…Led the ASC in all-purpose yards (a school-record 1,989) and finished<br />

fifth in the nation in all-purpose yards per game (198.9)…Fourth in the ASC in rushing yards<br />

(1,066)…579 yards in kickoff returns (on 27 returns)…Third in ASC in kickoff return average<br />

(21.4) and in kickoff return yardage…35 receptions for 344 yards and four TDs…Averaged<br />

5.1 yards per rush…9.8 yards per catch…21.4 yards per kick return…198.9 yards allpurpose<br />

per game…106.6 yards of total offense per game…Career-best 231 yards rushing<br />

against Hardin-Simmons (on 29 carries)…Career-best 30 carries (for 212 yards) against<br />

McMurry…Had two touchdowns in a game on three different occasions (against Sul Ross<br />

State, McMurry and Hardin-Simmons)…Career-best eight catches for 88 yards against Mary<br />

Hardin-Baylor, with a long catch of 30 yards…26 rushes for 141 yards against Trinity…26<br />

yards for 124 yards against Sul Ross State in season-opener.<br />

2006 – Played in nine games…Became team’s starting kick returner in third game and<br />

excelled in the position…Second in the ASC in kick return average (24.5) and fourth in the<br />

ASC in kick return total yards (417)…Finished with 17 kickoff returns for 417 yards, with a<br />

long return of 48 (against Sul Ross State)…Had a career-best 132 yards in kickoff returns in<br />

home loss to Sul Ross State…Two games with more than 100 yard in kickoff<br />

returns…Averaged 24.5 yards per kick return…Also had two punt returns (for 18<br />

yards)…Finished the year with 436 all-purpose yards…Had one rush for one yard…Did not<br />

have a pass reception.<br />

Blinn College<br />

Took a redshirt season at Blinn College in Brenham, <strong>Texas</strong>.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Smith was a First Team All-District selection and the Bay City Homecoming King…Who’s Who<br />

in High School in America.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on Feb. 8, 1987…Son of Anthony and Florida Smith of Bay City, <strong>Texas</strong>…His parents are<br />

preachers…Major: Kinesiology…Biggest Influences on His Life: His parents and<br />

God...Nickname: “Ant”…Anthony is the proud father of Seth Anthony Smith. Seth was born<br />

on May 19, <strong>2009</strong>.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Rushing G Att Yds TD Lg Yds/C Avg/G<br />

2006 9 1 1 0 1 1.0 0.1<br />

2007 10 210 1066 6 70 5.1 106.6<br />

2008 8 125 444 2 55 3.6 55.5<br />

Career 27 336 1511 8 70 4.5 55.96<br />

Receiving G Rec Yds TD Lg Yds/C Avg/G<br />

2006 9 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00<br />

2007 10 35 344 4 56 9.8 34.4<br />

2008 8 17 277 0 44 16.3 34.6<br />

Career 27 52 621 4 56 11.9 23.0<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

Kick Returns G No Yds TD Lg Avg.<br />

2006 9 17 417 0 48 24.5<br />

2007 10 27 579 1 92 21.4<br />

2008 8 10 175 0 27 17.5<br />

Career 27 54 1171 1 92 21.7<br />

MICHAEL SOTO<br />

So.-SQ, Wide Receiver<br />

5-8, 150 – Stockdale, <strong>Texas</strong> (Stockdale)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Has transitioned from quarterback to wide receiver…Competing for varsity<br />

spot at the wide receiver position…Enters preseason in the receiver<br />

rotation…Slated as immediate back-up to Steven Thrash at one receiving spot.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Did not see varsity action.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

First Team All-District quarterback as a junior…Offensive MVP for the district as a<br />

senior…First Team All-District defensive back as a senior…Second Team All-District as a<br />

defensive back in sophomore season.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 12-11-89…Son of Oscar and Priscilla Soto of Stockdale, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Hobbies: Video games and guitar.<br />

Anthony Smith<br />

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STEVEN THRASH<br />

Sr.-2L, Wide Receiver<br />

6-0, 170 • Hubbard (Hubbard)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Team’s top receiver after a break-out season in 2008…Led team in<br />

multiple offensive categories, including all receiving columns…Good<br />

speed…Excellent hands…Great competitive drive…Should contend for All-ASC and All-<br />

Region honors.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played and started in all 10 games, one of only 11 Bulldogs to do that in<br />

2008…Second Team All-American Southwest Conference…Led team in total catches (45),<br />

receiving yards (614), and touchdowns (5)…Went over 80 yards in a game on four different<br />

times (vs. Sul Ross State twice, Mary Hardin-Baylor, and Mississippi College)…Had 52 yard TD<br />

catch against nationally-ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor…Caught 77-yard TD pass from Joel<br />

Waldon in home loss to Mississippi College…Had two TD receptions in road win at Howard<br />

Payne…Finished a yard shy of 100 receiving yards in game against Mississippi College…Had<br />

a catch in every game in 2008…Averaged 13.6 yards per catch…61.4 yards receiving per<br />

game.<br />

2007 – Played in six games…Starred in the Homecoming win over Howard Payne, with<br />

career-best four catches for 88 yards…Had a career-best long catch of 43 years in<br />

Homecoming victory over Yellow Jackets.<br />

2006 – A member of the TLU junior varsity.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Thrash was an All-District First Team selection at wide receiver and defensive back. He was<br />

also an All-District baseball player and an All-State basketball selection.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on Jan. 10, 1988…Son of Craig and Lori Thrash of Hubbard, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Minor: History…Career Goal: To coach in college.<br />

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CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Receiving G Rec Yds TD Lg Yds/C Avg/G<br />

2007 6 4 88 0 43 22.0 14.7<br />

2008 10 45 614 5 77 13.6 61.4<br />

Career 16 49 702 5 77 14.3 43.9<br />

Steven Thrash Ralph Valdez<br />

Photos by Drew Engelke<br />

RALPH VALDEZ<br />

Jr.-2L, Running Back<br />

5-8, 194 • Port Isabel, <strong>Texas</strong> (Port Isabel)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Good compliment in Bulldog backfield to starting tailback Anthony<br />

Smith…Will see plenty of playing time at running back…Coming off injuryfilled<br />

2008 that still saw him play in seven games…Tough runner with good speed…Excellent<br />

in short yardage situations.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in seven games and made two starts…Battle injuries for most of year…Came<br />

on strong in final three games, in which he rushed for more than 40 yards in each<br />

contest…Had season-best 65 yards on 14 carries in loss to Hardin-Simmons…Rushed for TDs<br />

against Sul Ross State (win in overtime in Alpine) and against McMurry…Posted 55 yards<br />

rushing and a TD against McMurry…Five receptions for 14 yards, with a long of seven.<br />

2007 – Played in seven games and rushed for 199 yards on 46 carries…Scored four rushing<br />

touchdowns…Rushed for two touchdowns in road loss against Sul Ross State…In that road<br />

game at Sul Ross, Valdez carried the ball a career-best 17 times for 60 yards…20-yard TD run<br />

against Hardin-Simmons…The 20-yard TD was the long run of the season for Valdez…Also<br />

had a TD run against Howard Payne…Finished year with four receptions for nine<br />

yards…Converted a two-point conversion (rush) in the Homecoming win over Howard<br />

Payne…Scored 26 points in his freshman season.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Birth Date: 8-22-89…Son of Antonio and Elizabeth Valdez of Port Isabel, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />

Kinesiology.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Rushing G Att Yds TD Lg Yds/C Avg/G<br />

2007 7 46 199 4 20 4.3 28.4<br />

2008 7 46 182 2 14 4.0 26.0<br />

Career 14 92 381 6 34 4.1 27.2<br />

Photo by Calvin Vann<br />

FRANK VERA<br />

Sr.-3L, Punter/Holder<br />

5-8, 150, Laredo (Nixon)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

The multi-talented Frank Vera is back for his senior season…Throughout his<br />

career, Vera has displayed his skills as a punter, passer and general escape<br />

artist…A threat to do something special on trick plays (as a holder, punter, or wing back) with<br />

his arm or legs, Vera most importantly has improved each year as a punter. And now he clearly<br />

ranks as one of the league’s best, if not the best punter, entering ’09. After an ASC Honorable<br />

Mention selection in 2008, Vera is poised to make <strong>2009</strong> an All-ASC season (or possibly<br />

better).<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Started all 10 games again as the team’s starting punter and holder…Special Teams<br />

Player of the Year for a second straight year…Averaged 39.4 yards per punt…Had a long of<br />

66 in the overtime win at Sul Ross State…He had two of his 10 over-50 punts in that Sul<br />

Ross contest…Put 15 punts inside the opponents 20-yard line…Did not have a punt<br />

blocked…2-for-5 on pass attempts…Threw for 34 yards with a long of 24…Finished year<br />

with 27 all-purpose yards…Had a 20-yard rush at Mary Hardin-Baylor.<br />

2007 – Started all 10 games as TLU’s punter and field goal/extra point holder…Special Teams<br />

Player of the Year for TLU, as selected by the team’s coaching staff…Punted 56 times of 2,051<br />

yards, with a long punt of 62…Produced three touchbacks, six fair catches, and 16 punts<br />

inside the opponents’ 20…Had eight punts over 50 yards…Threw two touchdown passes (for<br />

total of 62 yards) in tough overtime loss to Sul Ross State (in game played in Alpine)…First<br />

touchdown pass (to Anthony Smith) came on a halfback option pass that went for 39<br />

yards…The second TD pass against Sul Ross (coming in the first overtime) went for 23 yards<br />

to a wide-open Jerry Clouse on a fake field goal attempt…Vera hit Clouse uncovered along<br />

the right sideline (Clouse never left the field of play following previous snap and went<br />

unnoticed by Sul Ross)…Vera twice saved the Bulldogs in the Homecoming win over Howard<br />

Payne by turning bad punt snaps into first downs…He rushed two times for 45 yards (with a<br />

long of 27) against Howard Payne…Totaled six carries for 47 yards in 2007…Finished year<br />

with three solo tackles.<br />

2006 – Made the travel squad as a back-up punter and back-up quarterback…Earned first<br />

varsity letter.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Vera was the Laredo Nixon football Co-MVP after leading the team to the second round of<br />

the state playoffs and to a district championship…Third-ranked QB in Class 5A…All-<br />

State…National Honor Society.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on May 11, 1988…Son of Rolando and Marcela Vera of Laredo, <strong>Texas</strong>…Hobbies:<br />

Outdoor activities and music…Major: Kinesiology (Exercise Science)…Minor: Biology.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Punting No Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 +50 Blkd<br />

2007 56 2051 36.6 62 3 6 16 8 0<br />

2008 55 2167 39.4 66 4 1 15 10 0<br />

Career 111 4218 38.0 66 7 7 31 18 0<br />

Passing G Att Cmpt Int Yds TD Lg Pct<br />

2007 10 2 2 0 62 2 39 100.00<br />

2008 10 5 2 0 34 0 24 40.0<br />

Career 10 7 4 0 96 2 39 57.1<br />

Frank Vera<br />

JAMES VILLARREAL<br />

Sr.-3L, Defensive Line<br />

6-1, 250 • Sinton, <strong>Texas</strong> (Sinton)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Came back for his final season of eligibility, after first deciding not to use<br />

his medical redshirt year. Strong, powerful, quick defensive end that will<br />

anchor the Bulldogs’ defensive line along with John Jackson and Eric Walker…Comfortable at<br />

defensive end, where he brings a consistently strong rush…Around the ball a lot.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – TLU’s 2008 Eddy Award Winner, given to outstanding lineman that displays excellent<br />

leadership on and off the field…ASC Second Team All-Conference selection…Led team in<br />

tackles for loss, with nine for 29 yards in losses…Also recorded two sacks for 16<br />

yards…Forced two fumbles, including one at Sul Ross State that led directly to a<br />

touchdown…Played in nine games (missing one due to injury) and made nine<br />

starts…Recorded 36 total tackles.<br />

2007 – Played in all 10 games and made nine consecutive starts to close out the<br />

season…Second on the team in tackles for loss (with 12)…Second on the team in tackles for<br />

loss yardage (with 42)…Second on the team in sacks (with 3.0 for 17 yards)…Finished year<br />

with 33 tackles…Career-best four tackles for loss in home loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor…Had<br />

two sacks for nine yards in Homecoming win over Howard Payne…Had two tackles for loss,<br />

including a sack, in three-overtime loss to Sul Ross State…Had seven quarterback hurries,<br />

including three against UMHB.<br />

2006 – Earned varsity letter…Played in four games and recorded two tackles.<br />

2005 – Villarreal did not see varsity action in his first year with the Bulldogs. He was a<br />

member of the Bulldog junior varsity.<br />

Prep Years<br />

Villarreal played for Coach Jimmie Mitchell at Sinton High School. Villarreal was named All-<br />

State, All-South <strong>Texas</strong>, All-Bay Area and District 30-3A Most Valuable Player as a defensive end<br />

in 2004. He led Sinton to the Class 3A regional quarterfinals. In 2003, he was an All-District<br />

and All-Bay Area defensive end for a regional quarterfinalist.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born on May 26, 1987...Son of Andy and Ruth Villarreal of Sinton, <strong>Texas</strong>...Major: Business and<br />

Marketing with a minor in history...Hobbies include sports, the internet and video games...Lists<br />

church as the biggest influence on his life...He is one of nine children in his<br />

family…Community Service: Volunteered with his teammates at the Seguin Activity<br />

Center…Also volunteered at kids triathlon at Schlitterbahn…Volunteered with Salvation Army<br />

and helped with wheelchair ramp building.<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds<br />

2006 4 0 2 2 0-0 0-0<br />

2007 10 20 13 33 12.0-42 3.0-17<br />

2008 9 18 18 36 9.0-29 2.0-16<br />

Career 23 38 33 71 21.0-71 5.0-33<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

James Villarreal<br />

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ERIC WALKER<br />

Sr.-2L, Defensive Line<br />

6-0, 235, Los Fresnos, <strong>Texas</strong> (Los Fresnos)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Returning for his third year as a contributing member of the defensive<br />

line…Started the 2007 season as an offensive lineman before moving over<br />

to defensive line, where he is scheduled to start for a second straight year…Most likely to<br />

start at nose tackle…Team leader…Former Thomas Eddy Award winner…Very active and<br />

aggressive.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in all 10 games and made nine starts on the defensive line…Eighth on the<br />

team in total tackles, with 35…Had four tackles for loss, and a half sack…Had two pass<br />

break-ups, and a quarterback hurry…Season-best eight tackles in road loss at Mary Hardin-<br />

Baylor…Collected six total tackles (four solos, two assists) in overtime road win over Sul Ross<br />

State…Half sack came in home win over Sul Ross State.<br />

2007 – Played in all 10 games and made four starts on the defensive line…Produced 14<br />

tackles and two tackles for loss…Had tackles for loss at East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist and at Sul Ross<br />

State…Received the Thomas E. Eddy Memorial Award recipient…The Eddy Award is given<br />

annually to a TLU football player (usually an offensive or defensive linemen or a linebacker)<br />

who best exemplifies the spirit and determination of Capt. Eddy, who was killed during the<br />

Vietnam War.<br />

2006 – Member of the junior varsity.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Walker was an Honorable Mention All-State selection in 2003. In his senior year, he was the<br />

Offensive Lineman and Defensive Lineman of the Year…Played for Head Coach Scott Ford.<br />

Personal Info<br />

Son of Connie Walker of Los Fresnos, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Psychology with a minor in<br />

biology…Hobbies: Video games, playing music…Biggest Influences On His Life: His mother<br />

and his grandmother…Community Service: Has volunteered his time in the team’s community<br />

service projects, which have included wheelchair ramp building and involvement in the TLU<br />

Day of the Dogs (campus-wide community service day).<br />

CAREER STATISTICS<br />

Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds<br />

2007 10 3 11 14 2.0-3 0.0-0<br />

2008 10 14 21 35 4.0-8 0.5-2<br />

Career 20 17 32 49 6.0-11 0.5-2<br />

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2008 BULLDOG RETURNERS<br />

Anthony Smith (24)<br />

ANDREW WUESTE<br />

Jr.-2L, Tight End<br />

6-4, 240 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Churchill)<br />

Scouting Report<br />

Talented, strong player fighting for increased playing time on the<br />

varsity…Competing for starting tight end spot…Could also see time on the<br />

offensive line as a tackle.<br />

The TLU Years<br />

2008 – Played in four games and made two starts…Earned second varsity letter.<br />

2007 – Appeared in two games, in season-opener against Sul Ross State and in season finale<br />

against Louisiana College...Earned first varsity letter.<br />

The Prep Years<br />

Played for Carl Gustafson… Earned Honorable Mention All-District 26-5A honors… Named to<br />

5A All-Star Team<br />

Personal Info<br />

Born 2-9-89… Son of Andy and Marilyn Wueste of San Antonio… Major: Business…Says his<br />

mom and dad are the biggest influences on his life… Hobbies: Outdoor sports and<br />

socializing… Nickname: “Andy”…TLU Community Service: Donated his time to help the<br />

Salvation Army in its annual holiday donation drive.<br />

Photo by Calvin Vann<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

Photo by Calvin Vann<br />

Trey Parma<br />

Photo by Drew Engelke<br />

Eric Walker (63)<br />

Jonathon Randle<br />

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<strong>2009</strong> BULLDOG NEWCOMERS<br />

40<br />

Undecided.<br />

RICHARD ALLEN<br />

Fr.-FY, Running Back<br />

5-11, 195 – Orlando, Flor.<br />

(North Shore)<br />

Birth Date: 9-26-91…Son of Samuel<br />

and Shalanda Allen…Major:<br />

ARTHUR ARIAS<br />

Fr.-FY, Running Back<br />

5-10, 182 – Conroe, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(The Woodlands)<br />

Birth Date: 3-23-91…Son of Arthur<br />

and Debbie Arias…Major: Education.<br />

High School Honors: District Champion on 4x100 and 4x200<br />

relays…Also District Champion in 100 meters.<br />

A.J. BENAVIDES<br />

Fr.-FY, Quarterback<br />

5-7, 160 – Alice, <strong>Texas</strong> (Alice)<br />

Birth Date: 9-13-90…Son of Adolfo<br />

and Lesvia Benavides…Major: Pre-<br />

Physical Therapy…High School<br />

Honors: First Team All-District quarterback…Co-MVP<br />

Offense…Region IV Player of the Year…All-State<br />

Honorable Mention quarterback.<br />

JUSTIN BONAR<br />

Fr.-FY, Defensive Back<br />

6-0, 161 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Cypress Creek)<br />

Birth Date: 1-28-91…Son of Paul<br />

Bonar and Cynthia Scallin…Major:<br />

Business…High School Honors: First Team All-District.<br />

ZACH BROWN<br />

Fr.-FY, Tight End<br />

6-2, 235 – Marble Falls, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Marble Falls)<br />

Birth Date: 3-11-91…Son of Robert<br />

and Debbie Brown…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…High School Honors: Four-year varsity<br />

letterman…First Team All-District as a junior and<br />

senior…Academic All-District for four years. Hobbies:<br />

Fishing, hunting and playing sports.<br />

JARRET<br />

BUCHHOLTZ<br />

Jr.-TR, Quarterback<br />

5-11, 195 – Luling, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Luling/<strong>Texas</strong> College)<br />

Birth Date: 12-2-85…Son of Fred and Sheila<br />

Buchholtz…Major: Kinesiology… Minor: Biology.<br />

Community Service: Helped in the spring with Seguin city<br />

clean-up…Also volunteered with teammates at Easter<br />

service at Seguin area nursing home.<br />

JOEL BURGESS<br />

So.-TR, Quarterback<br />

6-4, 230 – Huffman, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Huffman-Hargrove/Lamar)<br />

Birth Date: 7-10-87…Son of Joel and<br />

Cindy Burgess…Major: Business<br />

Administration…High School Honors: Valedictorian.<br />

National Honor Society…Career Plans: To own and<br />

operate a company with his father…Hobbies: Sports,<br />

music, chemistry…Nicknames: “JoJo”, “JBeasy”, and<br />

“JMoney.”<br />

COLIN CAFFEY<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

6-0, 240 – Durham, N.C.<br />

(Coldspring-Oakhurst (<strong>Texas</strong>))<br />

Birth Date: 4-20-91…Son of Gregory<br />

Caffey and Judy Guy-Caffey…Major:<br />

Political Science (Pre-Law)…High School Honors: Two-year<br />

letterman…First Team All-District at center.<br />

Mathematics.<br />

ALLEN CAIN<br />

Fr.-FY – Kicker<br />

6-2, 165 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Stevens)<br />

Birth Date: 3-13-91…Son of<br />

Edward and Lourdes Cain…Major:<br />

MATT CANNATA<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

5-10, 250 – Richmond, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Travis)<br />

Birth Date: 9-15-90…Son of Ken and<br />

Susan Cannata…Major:<br />

Undecided…High School Honors: First Team All-<br />

District…First Team All-Area selection by the Fort Bend<br />

Herald…THS Offensive Lineman of the Year.<br />

ROGELIO CANTU<br />

So.-FY – Linebacker<br />

5-11, 210 – McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Memorial)<br />

Birth Date: 8-23-88…Son of Ricardo<br />

and Silvia Cantu…Major:<br />

Business…Minor: Spanish…High School Honors: First<br />

Team All-State Class 5A for offensive line…Honors<br />

graduate…Community Service Award…Career Plans: To<br />

have his own business…Hobbies: Billiards, poker and<br />

reading.<br />

DEVIN CHURBE<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Line<br />

5-11, 225 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Warren)<br />

Birth Date: 12-30-90…Son of<br />

Desiree Churbe…Major: Business.<br />

High School Honors: Three-year varsity letterman…Twoyear<br />

starter…Honor Roll for three years…Career Plans: To<br />

get a job in business…Hobbies: Football, Xbox 360.<br />

DANIEL COLLINS<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

6-2, 285 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Houston Christian)<br />

Birth Date: 12-30-90...Son of Jim and<br />

Gail Collins…Major: History…High<br />

School Honors: Two-year letterman.<br />

GARY COOPER<br />

So.-TR – Defensive Back<br />

5-9, 180 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Nimitz/Southwestern College)<br />

Birth Date: 11-3-89…Son of Gary<br />

and Theresa Cooper…Major:<br />

Business Administration…Southwestern College: Played<br />

as a true freshman…Career Plans: To have his own<br />

business…Hobbies: Cars…Nickname: “Coop.”<br />

KEVIN COSSEY<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Back<br />

5-11, 190 – Trinity, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Trinity)<br />

Birth Date: 6-26-91…Son of<br />

Embralia Hamilton…Major:<br />

Undecided…High School Honors: Second Team All-<br />

District…Second Team Running Back…Homecoming<br />

King…Most Athletic award…Career Plan: To be a<br />

policeman…Hobbies: Playing sports.<br />

MARTIN CRUZ<br />

So.-FY – Running Back<br />

5-10, 180 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Bracken Christian)<br />

Birth Date: 10-31-89…Son of<br />

Alberto and Susan Cruz…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Minor: History.<br />

TAYLOR CUNDIFF<br />

Fr.-FY – Linebacker<br />

5-10, 205 – Weatherford, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Weatherford)<br />

Birth Date: 8-26-88…Son of Rick<br />

and Alesa Cundiff…Major: Business<br />

Management...Career Plans: Start his own business.<br />

BENJAMIN DAVIS<br />

Fr.-FY – Tight End<br />

6-4, 200 – Liberty, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Baytown Christian)<br />

Birth Date: 12-26-84…Son of<br />

Sherald and Susan Davis…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Minor: History.<br />

DAKOTA DOLLAR<br />

Fr.-FY – Wide<br />

Receiver/Quarterback<br />

6-1, 185 – Copperas Cove,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> (Copperas Cove)<br />

Birth Date: 4-27-91…Son of Barbara<br />

Madray…Major: Biology…High School Honors:<br />

Honorable Mention All-District…Most Improved Offensive<br />

Player…Hobbies: Video games, playing football.<br />

PAUL DORCIN<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Line<br />

6-0, 220 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(MacArthur)<br />

Birth Date: 12-24-90…Son of Paula<br />

Lee…Major: Kinesiology…High<br />

School Honors: First Team All-District.<br />

TAYLOR DUNLAP<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Back<br />

6-0, 195 – Axtell, <strong>Texas</strong> (Axtell)<br />

Birth Date: 11-4-90…Son of Joe and<br />

Lyndy Dunlap…Major: Engineering.<br />

High School Honors: All-Academic All-<br />

State Team…Career Plans: To become an engineer.<br />

Nickname: “Bill.”<br />

VICTOR ESPINOSA<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Line<br />

5-11, 225 – Killeen, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Harker Heights)<br />

Birth Date: 5-16-90…Son of Ismael<br />

and Sayla…Major: Kinesiology.<br />

LUIS FLORES<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Line<br />

6-2, 238 – Monterrey, Mexico<br />

(Sharyland (<strong>Texas</strong>))<br />

Birth Date: 11-27-87…Son of Luis<br />

and Julissa Flores…Major:<br />

International Business…Career Plans: To take over his<br />

father’s business in Mexico…Hobbies: Listening to music,<br />

working out, playing sports.<br />

CALEB FRANK<br />

Fr.-FY – Linebacker<br />

5-9, 195 – Kyle, <strong>Texas</strong> (Lehman)<br />

Birth Date: 3-17-91…Son of Tom<br />

and Laura Frank…Major:<br />

Business…High School Honors: First<br />

Team All-District linebacker…Second Team All-District<br />

running back…A/B Honor Roll…Hobbies: Sports, video<br />

games, hunting.<br />

LOUIE GALVEZ<br />

Jr.-FY – Running Back<br />

5-8, 230 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Cypress Fairbanks)<br />

Birth Date: 4-17-85…Son of Luis and<br />

Maria Galvez…Major: Education. Career Plans: To teach<br />

high school history and to coach.. Wants to be a head<br />

coach someday…Interesting Fact: Served in <strong>Texas</strong> Army<br />

National Guard for six years…Served in Iraq in 2006-07.<br />

CHRISTOPHER<br />

GOMEZ<br />

Fr.-FY – Wide Receiver<br />

5-10, 165 – Converse, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Calvary Church Christian<br />

Academy)<br />

Birth Date: 8-18-91…Son of Jeffrey and Mary Ellen<br />

Klassen…Major: Undecided…Career Plans: To become an<br />

athletic trainer for a sports organization…Hobbies:<br />

Basketball…Interesting Fact: Works for the San Antonio<br />

Spurs as a bellboy.<br />

JOSH GONZALES<br />

Fr.-FY – Linebacker<br />

5-10, 223 – Mission, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Memorial)<br />

Birth Date: 11-27-90…Son of Ray<br />

Gonzales and Zenia Galvan…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…High School Honors: All-District in his junior<br />

and senior seasons…Defensive Player of the Game in four<br />

games…A/B Honor Roll…Career Plans: Go to medical<br />

school or become a physical therapist…Hobbies: Playing<br />

sports, collecting sports cards.<br />

JUSTIN GUERRERO<br />

Fr.-FY – Kicker/Defensive Back<br />

5-11, 190 – Alice, <strong>Texas</strong> (Alice)<br />

Birth Date: 10-8-90…Son of Celso<br />

Guerrero and Isabel Heritage…Major:<br />

Biology…High School Honors: District<br />

MVP…All-South <strong>Texas</strong> MVP…Hobbies: Sports, camping,<br />

traveling.<br />

ZAC HALE<br />

So.-FY – Linebacker<br />

5-9, 200 – Fredericksburg, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Fredericksburg)<br />

Birth Date: 9-10-89…Son of Hollis<br />

Hale and Susanne Dibrell…Major:<br />

History…High School Honors: Unanimous First Team All-<br />

District linebacker in District 27-4A…First Team All-Hill<br />

County…Bi-District Champions for three years. Academic<br />

All-District in all four years…Career Plans: To coach and<br />

teach history…To become an athletic director…Hobbies:<br />

Fishing.<br />

DEREK HAYES<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

6-0, 235 – Teague, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Teague)<br />

Birth Date: 7-31-90…Son of Kevin<br />

and Lori Hayes…Major: Education.<br />

Minor: Kinesiology…High School Honors: Second Team<br />

All-District in 2007…First Team All-District at center and<br />

Honorable Mention All-State at center in 2008...First Team<br />

All-District at center and defensive line in <strong>2009</strong>…Second<br />

Team All-State in <strong>2009</strong>…Career Plans: To be a coach and<br />

teacher…Hobbies: Sports and outdoors.<br />

JARED HERRERA<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Line<br />

5-11, 230 – Ft. Worth, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(South Hills)<br />

Birth Date: 2-6-91…Son of Edward<br />

and Tracey Herrera…Major: History.<br />

Minor: Kinesiology…High School Honors: 2008 Honorable<br />

Mention All-District…Career Plans: To become a high<br />

school teacher and coach.<br />

BYRON HICKS<br />

Fr.-FY – Running Back<br />

5-11, 220 – Missouri City, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Hightower)<br />

Birth Date: 11-21-88…Son of Lloyd<br />

and Kimberly Hicks…Major:<br />

Sociology…Minor: Criminal Justice…Career Plans: To<br />

work for the Drug Enforcement Agency…Hobbies: MMA<br />

fighting, video games, lifting weights.<br />

JACOB HOLLUB<br />

Fr.-FY – Linebacker<br />

6-0, 190 – Deer Park, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Deer Park)<br />

Birth Date: 9-26-90…Son of Albert<br />

and Jodi Hollub…Major: Business.<br />

High School Honors: First Team All-District…Three-year<br />

letterman…Team captain. Interesting Family Facts: He was<br />

adopted two years ago…Nickname: “Jake.”<br />

ROCKY HUFF<br />

Fr.-FY – Quarterback<br />

6-0, 170 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Jersey Village)<br />

Birth Date: 11-28-90…Son of Bobby<br />

and Pam Huff…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Career Plans: To coach football at the<br />

college level…Hobbies: Wake boarding, football, and<br />

fishing.<br />

VERNON HUGHES<br />

Jr.-TR – Wide Receiver<br />

6-2, 195 – Jackson, Miss.<br />

(Hill/<strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville)<br />

Birth Date: 12-7-86…Son of Vernon<br />

Hughes and Faye Jones…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…<strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville: With Javelinas from<br />

Fall 2007 to Fall 2008…High School Honors: Three-time<br />

Metro Player of the Week…First Team All-Metro as a<br />

senior…First Team All-District as a senior…Second Team<br />

All-District as a junior…Hobbies: Video games.<br />

CULLEN JAHN<br />

Fr.-FY – Linebacker<br />

5-11, 208 – Yoakum, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Yoakum)<br />

Birth Date: 10-2-90…Son of Rick and<br />

Lavire Jahn…Major: Business<br />

Administration…High School Honors: State qualifier in<br />

power lifting…Two years on the First Team All-District.<br />

THERRON JEROME<br />

Fr.-TR – Wide Receiver<br />

5-9, 185 – Marble Falls, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Marble Falls/Central <strong>Texas</strong><br />

College)<br />

Birth Date: 4-4-84…Son of Ralph<br />

Woods Sr. and Brenda Woods…Major: Psychology.<br />

Transfer from Central <strong>Texas</strong> College…High School Honors:<br />

Sixth Man of the Year in basketball.<br />

SHAWN<br />

KALTENBACH<br />

So.-TR – Offensive Line<br />

6-2, 275 – Cypress, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Cypress Falls/Kansas Wesleyan)<br />

Birth Date: 7-12-90…Son of Mike and Denise<br />

Kaltenbach…Major: Business…Transfer from Kansas<br />

Wesleyan…High School Honors: Offensive Lineman of the<br />

Year…All-District selection…Hobbies: Video games.<br />

Biology.<br />

DILLON KOOP<br />

Fr.-FY – Punter<br />

6-0, 170 – Edna, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Industrial)<br />

Birth Date: 7-15-90…Son of James<br />

Koop Jr. and Shelia Koop…Major:<br />

CLAYTON KRESTA<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Tackle<br />

6-0, 245 – Canyon Lake, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Smithson Valley)<br />

Birth Date: 12-26-90…Son of<br />

Robert Kresta…Major:<br />

Business…High School Honors: Second Team All-District<br />

26-5A. Academic All-District three out of four<br />

years…Career Plans: To start his own business…Hobbies:<br />

Football, fishing, hunting, and wrestling.<br />

CAMERON<br />

KRETSINGER<br />

Fr.-FY – Wide Receiver<br />

5-8, 160 – Pflugerville, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Hendrickson)<br />

Birth Date: 5-27-91…Son of Kent Kretsinger and Kym<br />

Ellenberger…Major: Pre-Engineering…High School<br />

Honors: Academic All-State for football and baseball.<br />

Second Team All-District selection…National Honor<br />

Society…Graduated in the Top 10 percent of his class.<br />

Career Plans: To start his own business…Hobbies: Sports<br />

and working out…Nickname: “Kret.”<br />

Minor: Chemistry.<br />

CHRIS KYLE<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive End<br />

6-1, 208 – McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(McAllen)<br />

Birth Date: 1-1-91…Son of Vincent<br />

Kyle and Lilia Felici…Major: Biology.<br />

JACOB LAUBACH<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

6-0, 225 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Smithson Valley)<br />

Son of Tim and Valerie<br />

Laubach…Major: Biology…High<br />

School Honors: Second Team All-District…Academic All-<br />

District…Academic All-State…Career Plans: To become a<br />

police officer and work in a government agency. Hobbies:<br />

Football, watching television.<br />

Mathematics.<br />

ADAM LONG<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Line<br />

5-11, 210 – Converse, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Judson)<br />

Birth Date: 1-16-89…Son of James<br />

and Therease Long…Major:<br />

DAN LOPEZ<br />

Jr.-TR – Linebacker<br />

5-9, 200 – Corpus Christi, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Calallen/Bacone (Okla.))<br />

Birth Date: 2-10-86…Son of Al and<br />

Grace Lopez…Major: Kinesiology.<br />

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STEVEN LOWREY<br />

Fr.-FY – Running Back<br />

5-9, 170 – Rosenberg, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Foster)<br />

Birth Date: 6-30-91…Son of<br />

Marinela Thomas…Major: Criminal<br />

Justice…High School Honors: First Team All-District.<br />

MARC MICHEL<br />

Fr.-FY – Linebacker/Running<br />

Back<br />

5-8, 190 – Baytown, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Sterling)<br />

Birth Date: 7-13-91…Son of Michael<br />

and Lorena Michel…Major: Pre-Dentistry…High School<br />

Honors: All-Area Defensive MVP…21-5A District<br />

Honorable Mention…Team Defensive MVP…Linebacker<br />

of the Year…Sterling’s tackle record-holder…Fourier<br />

Award (Athletic & Academic Excellence)…National Honor<br />

Society…Class Vice-President…All A’s Honor Roll.<br />

Graduated 17th out of 720 students…Career Plans: To<br />

attend dental school and have his own dental practice.<br />

Hobbies: Playing music, fishing, football, any sport,<br />

hunting, working out.<br />

SHEROME MILLER<br />

Fr.-FY – Wide Receiver<br />

6-1, 165 – Copperas Cove,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> (Copperas Cove)<br />

Birth Date: 1-19-91…Son of<br />

Clarence Miller Jr. and Alcer<br />

Miller…Major: Business…Minor: Management…High<br />

School Honors: Honorable Mention All-District.<br />

COLLIN O’CONNOR<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Line<br />

5-10, 260 – Shiner, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Shiner)<br />

Birth Date: 3-15-91…Son of Scott<br />

and Pam O’Connor…Major:<br />

Communications…Minor: Kinesiology…High School<br />

Honors: Four-year letterman…Three-year starter…Threeyear<br />

First Team All-District selection.<br />

MICHAEL OLVERA<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Line<br />

5-11, 220 – Somerset, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Somerset)<br />

Birth Date: 2-13-91…Son of Enrique<br />

and Sylvia Olvera…Major: Pre-<br />

Engineering…High School Honors: Somerset Most<br />

Valuable Player…Team advanced to playoffs…Graduated<br />

in the Top 10 percent of his class…Career Plan: To have<br />

his own business…Hobbies: Listening to music, playing<br />

sports…Nicknames: “Mo”, “Mike”, and “Olvera.”<br />

DYLAN PARISI<br />

Fr.-FY – Wide Receiver<br />

6-1, 185 – Katy, <strong>Texas</strong> (Faith<br />

West Academy)<br />

Birth Date: 2-22-91…Son of Carl and<br />

Adrienne Parisi…Major: Pre-<br />

Engineering…High School Honors: First Team All-<br />

District…Second Team All-State…Career Plans: To get a<br />

job in the oil business…Hobbies: Hunting, fishing,<br />

working out.<br />

EDDIE PITTS<br />

Fr.-FY – Fullback<br />

5-10, 220 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Madison)<br />

Birth Date: 11-17-89…Son of Eddie<br />

Nelson and Brenda Pitts…Major:<br />

Athletic Training…Minor: Sociology…High School Honors:<br />

All-District for two years…Three-year starter…Hobbies:<br />

Football, video games…Nickname: “E.P.”<br />

CASEY REYES<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

5-11, 290 – Manor, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Manor)<br />

Son of Richard and Karen Reyes.<br />

Major: Pre-Medicine…High School<br />

Honors: Two-year letterman…High School Honor Roll.<br />

JOHN RIVERA<br />

Fr.-FY – Running Back<br />

5-8, 232 – Seguin, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Seguin)<br />

Birth Date: 11-25-90…Son of David<br />

and Patricia Rivera…Major:<br />

Undecided…High School Honors: First Team All-<br />

Area…First Team All-District…Selected to HEB All-Star<br />

Game…A/B Honor Roll…Career Plans: To be a successful<br />

coach…Hobbies: Playing football, listening to<br />

music…Nickname: “J.D.”<br />

JONATHAN<br />

RODRIGUEZ<br />

Fr.-FY – Linebacker<br />

6-0, 185 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Southwest)<br />

Birth Date: 2-9-91…Son of John Rodriguez and Gwen<br />

Edwards…Career Plans: To become a firefighter.<br />

Nickname: “J-Rod.”<br />

RUBEN SAENZ<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

6-4, 274 – Edinburg, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Edinburg North)<br />

Birth Date: 12-8-90…Son of Ruben<br />

Saenz Jr. and Maye A. Saenz…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…High School: Two-year letterman.<br />

ROBERT SALINAS<br />

So.-TR – Wide Receiver<br />

5-9, 165 – McAllen, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(McAllen)<br />

Birth Date: 3-11-89…Son of Robert<br />

Salinas Jr. and Norma Salinas…Major:<br />

Business…Minor: Kinesiology.<br />

SERGIO SANCHEZ<br />

So.-FY – Linebacker<br />

5-8, 230 – Brookshire, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Royal)<br />

Son of Alfonso and Lupita<br />

Hernandez…Major: Kinesiology.<br />

Minor: Spanish…Career Plans: To teach Health or Physical<br />

Education, plus coach football…Hobbies: Fishing, hunting.<br />

TRENTON SIMS<br />

Fr.-FY – Quarterback<br />

6-0, 200 – Caldwell, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Caldwell)<br />

Birth Date: 10-1-90…Son of<br />

Thurman and Teresa Sims…Major:<br />

Kinesiology. Career Plans: To coach…Hobbies: Playing<br />

basketball.<br />

RONDIE<br />

SINGLETARY<br />

Fr.-FY – Wide<br />

Receiver/Defensive Back<br />

5-10, 155 – Blessing, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Tidehaven)<br />

Birth Date: 1-29-90…Son of Rondie Singletary Sr. and<br />

Pamela Byrd…Major: Mathematics…Minor:<br />

Kinesiology…High School Honors: All-District defensive<br />

back for two years…All-District wide receiver for one year.<br />

KENNETH SMITH<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Back<br />

5-11, 174 – Fort Worth, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(South Hills)<br />

Birth Date: 4-14-91…Son of<br />

Francetta Smith and Calvin<br />

Veasly…Major: Kinesiology/Pre-Engineering…Minor:<br />

Music…Community Service: Singing to younger<br />

kids…High School: Played football, basketball and ran<br />

track and field…Also participated in choir and Link<br />

Crew…Career Plans: To coach football or track…Hobbies:<br />

Playing football, reading, working out, and singing.<br />

QUINTES STARK<br />

Fr.-FY – Linebacker<br />

5-8, 215 – Bellville, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Bellville)<br />

Birth Date: 1-5-91…Son of Quintes<br />

Stark Jr. and Elida Stark…Major:<br />

Kinesiology…Minor: Biology. Honors: Second Team All-<br />

District in junior and senior seasons…Academic All-<br />

District.<br />

JOHNATHAN<br />

STEWART<br />

Fr.-FY – Defensive Back<br />

5-11, 160 – Beaumont, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Ozen)<br />

Birth Date: 3-24-01…Son of Edward and Brisette<br />

Lable…Major: Biology.<br />

SEBASTIAN<br />

VELASQUEZ<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

5-9, 285 – Pearsall, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Pearsall)<br />

Birth Date: 11-30-90…Son of Jesse and Sabrina<br />

Velasquez…Major: Kinesiology…High School Honors:<br />

First Team All-District center in 29-3A…All-District<br />

Academic Team…PHS Leadership Award for<br />

football…Hobbies: Lifting weights…Nickname: “C-Bass.”<br />

DANIEL VILLA<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

5-10, 277 – San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Fox Tech)<br />

Birth Date: 3-14-91…Son of Daniel<br />

Munoz and Aide Villa…Major:<br />

Business Administration…Minor: Accounting…High<br />

School Honors: All-State Academic Team…Career Plans:<br />

To open his own business…Hobbies: Sports, camping,<br />

and fishing.<br />

JOHN WALZ<br />

Fr.-FY – Offensive Line<br />

6-0, 295 – Austin, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Crockett)<br />

Birth Date: 5-13-91…Son of Dave<br />

and Anne Walz…Major: English. High<br />

School Honors: Academic All-District…Honorable Mention<br />

All-District…Career Goal: To be a great detective.<br />

Hobbies: Playing guitar and harmonica.<br />

ANDREW WROTH<br />

Fr.-FY – Wide Receiver<br />

6-1, 160 – Friendswood, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

(Clear Brook)<br />

Birth Date: 10-13-90…Son of John<br />

Wroth and Lee Ann Chapman.<br />

Major: Business…Career Goal: To be a youth minister.<br />

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ABOUT THE NCAA DIVISION III<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> began a three-year transition from NCAA Division II<br />

and the NAIA to the NCAA Division III in 1999. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> became<br />

a full member of the NCAA Division III for the 2002-03 academic year.<br />

During its entire membership in the NCAA Division III, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

has been a member of the all-DIII American Southwest Conference.<br />

Colleges and universities in NCAA Division III place highest priority<br />

on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the<br />

successful completion of all academic programs. They seek to establish<br />

and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s athletic<br />

activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s<br />

educational experience. They also seek to establish and maintain an<br />

environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among<br />

their student-athletes and athletics staff.<br />

What does NCAA Division III have to offer?<br />

• Division III athletics offers student-athletes the opportunity to<br />

become well-rounded individuals who successfully integrate<br />

athletics and academics. Student-athletes are integrated into the<br />

student body, and they experience the full range of college life.<br />

• Division III athletics departments place special importance on the<br />

impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the<br />

spectators. The student-athlete’s experience is of paramount<br />

concern.<br />

• Division III athletics feature athletes who receive no financial aid<br />

related to their athletic skills and athletic departments that are<br />

staffed and funded like any other department in the university.<br />

• Division III athletics encourages the development of sportsmanship<br />

and positive social attitudes. Coaches and players treat each other<br />

with respect, and administrators work to foster a positive<br />

competitive environment.<br />

• Division III athletics is committed to providing equitable athletics<br />

opportunities for both genders and gives equal emphasis to men’s<br />

and women’s sports.<br />

• Division III athletics encourages participation by maximizing the<br />

number and variety of athletics opportunities available to studentathletes,<br />

placing primary emphasis on regional in-season and<br />

conference competition.<br />

<strong>2009</strong> ASC COMPOSITE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE<br />

Azusa = Azusa Pacific (Calif.)<br />

Bacone = Bacone College (Okla.)<br />

Birm. So. = Birmingham Southern (Ala.)<br />

Colo. = Colorado College<br />

EC Okla. = East Central Oklahoma<br />

Hunt. = Huntingdon (Alab.)<br />

La Crosse = University of Wisconsin at La Crosse<br />

Midwest. = Midwestern State<br />

MT = Monterrey Tech<br />

OK Pan. = Oklahoma Panhandle<br />

About the American<br />

Southwest Conference<br />

<strong>2009</strong>-10 Marks 14th Season Of ASC Competition<br />

The American Southwest Conference, one of the largest intercollegiate<br />

athletic conferences in NCAA Division III, will celebrate its 14th season of<br />

competition in <strong>2009</strong>-10.<br />

The ASC was founded to provide a structure for intercollegiate athletics<br />

among the member institutions, a group of 15 college and universities with<br />

similar educational and athletic philosophies. Spreading across four states<br />

— <strong>Texas</strong>, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi — the ASC offers studentathletes<br />

competition in 16 sports with opportunity for advancement in<br />

both conference and NCAA Division III championships.<br />

The American Southwest Conference has a multidimensional mission to<br />

create an environment characterized by opportunities to learn as well as<br />

provide friendly competition and activities for the conference membership.<br />

ASC members believe team and<br />

individual sports provide learning<br />

opportunities, and its membership strives to<br />

create an athletics environment supportive<br />

of teaching and learning. Traditional<br />

standards of ethical conduct and fair play<br />

are respected. To guarantee the integrity<br />

of the association, the membership adheres<br />

to the policies of the Conference and the<br />

National Collegiate Athletic Association<br />

(NCAA).<br />

The roster of American Southwest Conference members in <strong>2009</strong>-10<br />

includes Concordia <strong>Texas</strong> in Round Rock, <strong>Texas</strong>; East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist<br />

University in Marshall, <strong>Texas</strong>; Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>; Howard Payne University in Brownwood, <strong>Texas</strong>; LeTourneau<br />

University in Longview, <strong>Texas</strong>; Louisiana College in Pineville, La.;<br />

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, <strong>Texas</strong>; McMurry University in<br />

Abilene, <strong>Texas</strong>; Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss.; University of the<br />

Ozarks in Clarksville, Ark.; Schreiner University in Kerrville, <strong>Texas</strong>; Sul<br />

Ross State University in Alpine, <strong>Texas</strong>; University of <strong>Texas</strong> at Dallas in<br />

Richardson, <strong>Texas</strong>; University of <strong>Texas</strong> at Tyler in Tyler, <strong>Texas</strong>; and <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong> University in Seguin, <strong>Texas</strong>.<br />

ASC Championships are conducted in 16 sports (8 men, 8 women).<br />

Men’s championships are offered in baseball, basketball, cross country,<br />

football, golf, soccer, tennis and track and field. Women’s championships<br />

are offered in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track<br />

and field and volleyball.<br />

Date/School TLU Trinity UMHB ETBU HPU SRSU UIW McM HSU LC MC<br />

Aug. 29 idle idle idle idle idle idle MT idle idle idle idle<br />

Sept. 5 idle at McM idle La Crosse idle at WNM Ark. Tech Trinity Whitworth Bacone Millsaps<br />

Sept. 12 Trinity at TLU So. Nazarene at Redlands at SWAG Whittier idle Austin at Linfield idle Cumberlands<br />

Sept. 19 UMHB* at Rhodes** at TLU* at SRSU* Bacone ETBU* Midwest. MC* LC* at HSU* at MCM*<br />

Sept. 26 at ETBU* at Millsaps** MCM* TLU* SRSU* at HPU* at Langston at UMHB* at MC* at Hunt. HSU*<br />

Oct. 3 HPU* Birm. So.** at HSU* at MCM* at TLU* idle at OK Pan. ETBU* UMHB* MC* at LC*<br />

Oct. 10 at SRSU* Rhodes** LC* HSU* McM* TLU* EC Okla. At HPU* at ETBU* at UMHB* idle<br />

Oct. 17 UIW Sewanee** at MC* at LC* at HSU* at MCM* TLU SRSU* HPU* ETBU* UMHB*<br />

Oct. 24 McM* at DePauw** So. Oregon MC* LC* HSU* at SWAG at TLU* at SRSU* at HPU* at ETBU*<br />

Oct. 31 at HSU* Azusa ETBU* at UMHB* at MC* at LC* So. Ark. idle TLU* SRSU* HPU*<br />

Nov. 7 LC* Centre** at HPU* idle UMHB* MC* at ENMU HSU* at McM* at TLU* at SRSU*<br />

Nov. 14 at MC* at Austin** SRSU* HPU* at ETBU* at UMHB* idle at LC* idle McM* TLU*<br />

Sewanee = University of the South at Sewanee (Tenn.)<br />

So. Ark = Southern Arkansas<br />

So. Nazarene = Southern Nazarene<br />

So. Oregon = Southern Oregon<br />

SWAG = Southwestern Assemblies of God<br />

WNM = Western New Mexico<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

** Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference game<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> football picked sixth<br />

in ASC poll<br />

The <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Bulldogs have been<br />

picked sixth in the <strong>2009</strong> American Southwest<br />

Conference Preseason Football Poll after a<br />

vote by the league’s head coaches, sports<br />

information directors and selected media<br />

members.<br />

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is the<br />

<strong>2009</strong> preseason favorite in the ASC. The<br />

Crusaders have won four consecutive<br />

conference crowns.<br />

Preseason player of the year honors went to<br />

Hardin-Simmons University quarterback<br />

Justin Feaster, East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist University<br />

defensive end Austin Sturrock and Louisiana<br />

College return man Jordan Rideaux.<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor, which went 12-2<br />

overall (8-0 in ASC) and reached the national<br />

semifinals of the NCAA Division III playoffs<br />

for the second straight time last season, was<br />

followed in the preseason poll by Hardin-<br />

Simmons, Mississippi College, East <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Baptist, and Louisiana College.<br />

TLU, Sul Ross State, Howard Payne and<br />

McMurry filled in the final four spots in the<br />

poll.<br />

The <strong>2009</strong> Bulldogs and third-year Head<br />

Coach Dennis Parker return 17 starters (seven<br />

on offense, seven on defense, and three on<br />

special teams) from a 2008 squad that went 4-<br />

6 overall and 3-5 in the ASC.<br />

The Bulldogs finished sixth in the nineteam<br />

ASC a year ago. TLU was the sixth pick<br />

in the 2008 ASC Preseason Football Poll.<br />

TLU has 38 lettermen returning for <strong>2009</strong>.<br />

Of those 38 lettermen, 19 lettermen return on<br />

defense, and 16 lettermen return on offense.<br />

ASC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Justin Feaster, QB, Sr., Hardin-Simmons<br />

2008 Adam Shaffer, QB, Jr., Mississippi College<br />

2007 T.J. Barber, RB, Sr., Sul Ross State<br />

2006 Jordan Neal, QB, Sr., Hardin-Simmons<br />

2005 Justin Bryson, RB, Sr., Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

2004 RoShawn Johnson, RB, Jr., East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist<br />

2003 Adam King, QB, Jr., Howard Payne<br />

2002 Dustin Proctor, QB, Sr., Hardin-Simmons<br />

2001 Kirk Rogers, WR, Sr., Hardin-Simmons<br />

2000 Richard Green, RB, Sr., Howard Payne<br />

1999 Braxton Shaver, QB, Sr., McMurry<br />

1998 Braxton Shaver, QB, Sr., McMurry<br />

Three starting special-teamers will also be<br />

back on the team.<br />

The <strong>2009</strong> ASC season – the 14th in league<br />

history – opens Sept. 5, with six league<br />

members in action (East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist,<br />

Hardin-Simmons, Louisiana College,<br />

McMurry and Mississippi College).<br />

TLU, Howard Payne, and Mary Hardin-<br />

Baylor begin their slates on Sept. 12.<br />

The Bulldogs open <strong>2009</strong> with a 6 p.m.<br />

game against area rival Trinity University. The<br />

game will be played at Seguin’s Matador<br />

Stadium. One week after facing Trinity, the<br />

Bulldogs start conference play on Sept. 19<br />

with a 6 p.m. home game against Mary<br />

Hardin-Baylor.<br />

The NCAA Division III Football<br />

Championship playoffs are scheduled for a<br />

Nov. 21 start, with the Amos Alonzo Stagg<br />

Bowl national championship game on tap for<br />

Dec. 19.<br />

ALL-TIME ASC FOOTBALL PRESEASON AWARD RECIPIENTS<br />

ASC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Austin Sturrock, DE, Sr., East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist<br />

2008 Eric Henri, LB, Sr., Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

2007 Jerrell Freeman, LB, Sr., Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

2006 Chad Glover, DE, Sr., East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist<br />

2005 Will Galusha, DB, Jr., Hardin-Simmons<br />

2004 Littleton Dean, DT, Sr., East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist<br />

2003 Alex Hansen, CB, Jr., Hardin-Simmons<br />

2002 Preston Meyer, LB, Sr., Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

2001 Preston Meyer, LB, Jr., Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

2000 (co) Jared Sanderson, LB, Jr., Hardin-Simmons<br />

(co) Mike Tates, LB, Sr., Howard Payne<br />

1999 David Rausch, DB, Sr., Hardin-Simmons<br />

<strong>2009</strong> American<br />

Southwest Conference<br />

Preseason Football Poll<br />

(Voted on by ASC Head Coaches, Sports Information Directors,<br />

Media Members)<br />

Rank Team (1st-place votes) Pts (2008 Record)<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor (21) 235 12-2, 8-0 ASC<br />

2. Hardin-Simmons (4) 216 9-2, 7-1 ASC<br />

3. Mississippi College 176 5-5, 5-3 ASC<br />

4. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist (2) 154 5-5, 5-3 ASC<br />

5. Louisiana College 151 7-3, 5-3 ASC<br />

6. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 88 4-6, 3-5 ASC<br />

7. Sul Ross State 70 3-7, 2-6 ASC<br />

8. Howard Payne 65 2-8, 1-7 ASC<br />

9. McMurry 60 0-10, 0-8 ASC<br />

All-Time American<br />

Southwest Conference<br />

Preseason Football<br />

Top Picks<br />

Season Team Points (1st votes)<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Mary Hardin-Baylor 235 (21/27)<br />

2008 Mary Hardin-Baylor 240 (24/27)<br />

2007 Mary Hardin-Baylor 239 (24/27)<br />

2006 Mary Hardin-Baylor 216 (18/26)<br />

2005 Mary Hardin-Baylor 265 (21.5/27)<br />

2004 Mary Hardin-Baylor 245 (9/27)<br />

2003 Mary Hardin-Baylor 239 (13/26)<br />

2002 Hardin-Simmons 94 (5/10)<br />

2001 Hardin-Simmons 100 (10/10)<br />

2000 Hardin-Simmons 81 (9/10)<br />

1999 Hardin-Simmons 46 (4/6)<br />

1998 Mississippi College 80 (5/11)<br />

1997 no poll<br />

1996 no poll<br />

1998 Bryant Shaw, DE, Jr., Mississippi College<br />

ASC Preseason Special Teams<br />

Player of the Year<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Jordan Rideaux, RET, Jr., Louisiana College<br />

2008 Kyle Pope, PK, Jr., East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist<br />

2007 Holt Storrie, PK, Sr., <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

2006 Will Galusha, Sr., RET, Hardin-Simmons<br />

2005 Holt Storrie, PK, So., <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

2004 (co) Brian Malbrough, KR, Sr., McMurry<br />

(co) P.J. Williams, KR, Sr., Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

2003 Scott Verhalen, P, Sr., East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist<br />

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SEPT. 12, <strong>2009</strong><br />

6 P.M.<br />

MATADOR STADIUM<br />

SEGUIN, TEXAS<br />

FOCUS ON THE TIGERS<br />

Tigers Look<br />

to Reload<br />

The Trinity tigers return 67 total letterwinners<br />

(32 on offense, 32 on defense) and 14 starters<br />

(5 on offense, 8 on defense, 1 on special teams)<br />

for the <strong>2009</strong> season. Trinity lost 11 starters<br />

from the 2008 squad.<br />

Last year’s starting quarterback Bryant Wilson<br />

was one of the 11 lost starters. Wilson was a<br />

senior. Along with Wilson, four offensive line<br />

starters departed.<br />

All-SCAC players Chris Baer, at running back,<br />

and Riley Curry, at wide receiver, return for<br />

<strong>2009</strong>. Curry scored the winning touchdown on<br />

the famous 15 lateral play that defeated<br />

Millsaps in 2007. That play went down as the<br />

Pontiac Game Changing Performance of the<br />

Year.<br />

Josh Hooten, another veteran of the 15 lateral<br />

play, is back for his senior year. Hooten is the<br />

only returning starter on the offensive line.<br />

Caleb Urban, brother of Arizona Cardinals WR<br />

Jerheme Urban, is back for his senior year as<br />

well.<br />

GAME<br />

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SEPT. 19, <strong>2009</strong><br />

6 P.M.<br />

MATADOR STADIUM<br />

SEGUIN, TEXAS<br />

FOCUS ON THE CRU<br />

Preseason Honors<br />

for Cru Pair<br />

TThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football<br />

team placed two players on the D3football.com<br />

Preseason All-American Team. Running back<br />

Quincy Daniels and placekicker Alan Munoz<br />

were both named to the All-American Second<br />

Team.<br />

Daniels, a junior running back from Belton<br />

High School, earned Second Team Preseason<br />

All-American honors. Daniels opened last season<br />

with a 100-yard rushing day in the victory over<br />

Southern Nazarene before suffering a seasonending<br />

knee injury on the first offensive play<br />

of the season’s second game against <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong>. He ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns<br />

on 22 carries. As a sophomore, Daniels<br />

ran for 1,566 yards and 19 touchdowns and<br />

also earned American Southwest Conference<br />

First Team All-Conference honors.<br />

Munoz, a junior placekicker from Ferris High<br />

School, was 15-20 on field goals to set a new<br />

ASC single-season record last season. He also<br />

hit 67-71 extra points to finish the year with<br />

112 points.<br />

- Courtesy of UMHB Sports Information<br />

TRINITY UNIVERSITY<br />

Trinity Fast Facts<br />

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1869<br />

Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,700<br />

Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tigers<br />

School Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maroon and White<br />

Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E.M. Stevens Stadium<br />

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,000<br />

Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Natural grass<br />

Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA III<br />

Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern Collegiate Athletic<br />

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. John R. Brazil<br />

Alma Mater, Year . . . . . . . . . .Stanford University, 1968<br />

<strong>Athletics</strong> Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob King<br />

Alma Mater, Year . . . . . . . . . . . .Millsaps College, 1977<br />

Athletic Dept. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(210) 999-8222<br />

First year of football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1900<br />

All-time playoff record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-11<br />

Years in post-season play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11<br />

Last post-season . . . . . . . . . . .2007, NCAA First Round<br />

Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 23-52 to Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

All-time playoff record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457-431-50<br />

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Mohr, 20th year<br />

Alma Mater/Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denison, 1976<br />

Record at school (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153-56 (19)<br />

Career record (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153-56 (19)<br />

UMHB Fast Facts<br />

Location/Zip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belton, <strong>Texas</strong> 76513<br />

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1845<br />

Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2700<br />

Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Cru<br />

School Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purple, White, Gold<br />

Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiger Field<br />

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,500<br />

Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Artificial/Perfectgrass<br />

Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA DIII<br />

Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Southwest<br />

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Randy O’Rear<br />

Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Shipp<br />

1st Year of Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998<br />

All-Time Bowl/Playoff Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-7<br />

Years in Postseason Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7<br />

Last Postseason . . . . . . . . . .2008 vs Wis.-Whitewater<br />

Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lost, 39-13<br />

All-Time record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99-29-0<br />

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pete Fredenburg<br />

Record at UMHB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99-29 (11 years)<br />

Collegiate Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same<br />

Overall Record in 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2<br />

Conference record/finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-0/1st<br />

Final Ranking last year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd/AFCA<br />

Basic Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Multiple I<br />

Basic Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Overshift 4-3<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

Sept. 5 at McMurry (TX) University 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 12 at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 19 at Rhodes (TN) College* 1 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 at Millsaps (MS) College* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 3 Birmingham-Southern<br />

(AL) College*# 1:30 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 Sewanee: University of<br />

the South (TN)* 1:30 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 @ DePauw (IN) University* 1:30 p.m.<br />

Oct. 31 Azusa Pacific (CA) University 1:30 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 Centre (KY) College*^ 1:30 p.m.<br />

Nov. 14 at Austin (TX) College* 1 p.m.<br />

* Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference game<br />

2008 Results (8-2, 5-2 SCAC)<br />

Sept. 6 McMurry University W 48-18<br />

Sept. 13 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> W 24-0<br />

Sept. 27 at Colorado College* W 35-10<br />

Oct. 4 at Birmingham Southern* W 48-20<br />

Oct. 11 Rhodes (TN) College* W 17-0<br />

Oct. 18 DePauw (IN) University* W 45-32<br />

Oct. 25 University of the South-Sewanee* W 27-13<br />

Nov. 1 Millsaps (MS) College* L 27-56<br />

Nov. 8 at Centre (KY) College* L 17-26<br />

Nov. 15 Austin (TX) College* W 38-14<br />

* Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference game<br />

UNIVERSITY OF<br />

MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR<br />

Sept. 12<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

at Southern Nazarene 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 19 at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Univ.* 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 McMurry Univ.* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 3 at Hardin-Simmons Univ.* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 Louisiana College* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 at Mississippi College* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 Southern Oregon Univ 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 31 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist Univ.* 1 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 at Howard Payne Univ.* 2 p.m.<br />

Nov. 14 Sul Ross State Univ.* 1 p.m.<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

2008 Results (12-2, 8-0 ASC)<br />

Sept. 12 Southern Nazarene Univ. W 30-7<br />

Sept. 20 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University* W 63-7<br />

Sept. 27 McMurry University* W 46-0<br />

Oct. 4 Hardin-Simmons University* W 20-18<br />

Oct. 11 Louisiana College* W 35-10<br />

Oct. 18 Mississippi College* W 26-14<br />

Oct. 25 Southern Oregon Univ. L 28-40<br />

Nov. 1 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist Univ.* W 27-6<br />

Nov. 8 Howard Payne University* W 67-0<br />

Nov. 15 Sul Ross State University* W 42-20<br />

Nov. 22 Hardin-Simmons Univ.& W 38-35<br />

Nov. 29 Wesley College& W 46-14<br />

Dec. 6 Washington & Jefferson& W 63-7<br />

Dec. 13 Wisconsin-Whitewater& L 13-39<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

& NCAA postseason game<br />

Last year vs. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> #22 vs. Trinity University<br />

Sept. 11, 2008 at Trinity University<br />

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Trinity University 14 10 0 0 24<br />

Scoring Summary:<br />

1st 12:01 TRINITY - Bryant Wilson 1 yd run Peter<br />

Licalzi kick, 6-67, 2:59 TLU 0 - TRINITY 7<br />

03:46 TRINITY - Shawn Thompson 69 yd pass<br />

from Bryant Wilson, Peter Licalzi kick 2-80,<br />

0:38, TLU 0 - TRINITY 14<br />

2nd 09:50 TRINITY - Peter Licalzi 19 yd field goal<br />

11-78, 5:10, TLU 0 - TRINITY 17<br />

04:41 TRINITY - Chris Baer 10 yd pass from<br />

Bryant Wilson, Peter Licalzi kick 6-35, 3:20<br />

TLU 0 - TRINITY 24<br />

Last year vs. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> vs #3 Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

(Sep 20, 2008 at Belton, TX)<br />

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 0 7 0 0 7<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor 14<br />

Scoring Summary:<br />

21 14 14 63<br />

1st 12:38 UMHB - Josh Saenz 3 yd run, Alan<br />

Munoz kick 3-58, 0:41, UMHB 7 - TLU 0<br />

05:28 UMHB - Matt Hurst 29 yd run, Alan<br />

Munoz kick, 7-75, 2:15, UMHB 14 - TLU 0<br />

2nd 14:24 UMHB - Matt Hurst 9 yd run, Alan<br />

Munoz kick, 9-80, 3:21, UMHB 21 - TLU 0<br />

08:54 UMHB -Matt Hurst 20 yd run, Alan<br />

Munoz kick, 8-62, 3:26, UMHB 28 - TLU 0<br />

07:24 TLU -Steven Thrash 52 yd pass from Joel<br />

Waldon Josh Spaw kick 4-61, 1:21, UMHB 28<br />

- TLU 7<br />

01:23 UMHB - Josh Saenz 11 yd run Alan<br />

Munoz kick, 1-11, 0:07, UMHB 35 - TLU 7<br />

3rd 14:46 UMHB - Aer. Robinson 100 yd kickoff<br />

return Alan Munoz kick,UMHB 42 - TLU 7<br />

00:13 UMHB - Pi'Dadro Davis 65 yd pass from<br />

Josh Saenz, Alan Munoz kick, 5-75, 2:33<br />

UMHB 49 - TLU 7<br />

4th 14:26 UMHB - Matt Hurst 38 yd run, Alan<br />

Munoz kick, 1-53, 0:14, UMHB 56 - TLU 7<br />

01:23 UMHB - Luke Howard 5 yd run, Alan<br />

Munoz kick, 18-80, 9:05, UMHB 63 - TLU 7<br />

EAST TEXAS BAPTIST<br />

UNIVERSITY<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist Fast Facts<br />

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshall, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Founded: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1912<br />

Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,210 (Fall 2008)<br />

Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tigers<br />

School Colors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navy and Gold<br />

Stadium (capacity): . . . . . . . .Ornelas Stadium (3,000)<br />

Affiliation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division III<br />

Conference: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Southwest<br />

President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Dub Oliver<br />

Athletic Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kent Reeves<br />

Athletic Dept. Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . .(903) 923-2228<br />

Head Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Sartain<br />

Record at School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10 (2 years)<br />

2008 Overall Record/Finish: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5<br />

2005 ASC Record/Finish: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3<br />

(T-3rd in American Southwest Conference)<br />

Final Ranking last year (poll): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UR<br />

Letterwinners returning: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75<br />

Starters returning/lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16/6<br />

Offensive starters returning/lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/4<br />

Defensive starters returning/lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/2<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

Sept. 5 Wisconsin-LaCrosse 11 a.m.<br />

Sept. 12 at Redlands (Calif.) 7 p.m.<br />

Sept. 19 at Sul Ross State* 1 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* 7 p.m.<br />

Oct. 3 at McMurry* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 Hardin-Simmons* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 at Louisiana College* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 Mississippi College* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 31 at Mary Hardin-Baylor* 1 p.m.<br />

Nov. 14<br />

* ASC Game<br />

Howard Payne* 1 p.m.<br />

2008 Results (5-5, 5-3 ASC)<br />

Sept. 6 at #5 Saint John's L 15-29<br />

Sept. 20 Sul Ross State W 35-21<br />

Sept. 27 at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> W 26-14<br />

Oct. 4 McMurry W 31-7<br />

Oct. 11 at Hardin-Simmons L 12-40<br />

Oct 18 Louisiana College L 20-27<br />

Oct. 25 at Mississippi College W 24-21<br />

Nov. 1 #9 Mary Hardin-Baylor L 6-27<br />

Nov. 8 at Azusa Pacific L 21-33<br />

Nov. 15 at Howard Payne W 35-21<br />

HOWARD PAYNE UNIVERSITY<br />

Howard Payne Fast Facts<br />

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brownwood, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Founded: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1889<br />

Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1385<br />

Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yellow Jackets<br />

Colors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navy and Old Gold<br />

Stadium: . . . . . . . . . . . .Gordon Wood Stadium (7,500)<br />

Surface: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Artificial<br />

Affiliation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division III<br />

Conference: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Southwest<br />

President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Eilliam Ellis<br />

<strong>Athletics</strong> Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Jones<br />

First year of football: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1903<br />

Last post-season appearance: . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995 – L<br />

(Hardin-Simmons)<br />

Last conference championship: . . . . . . .1995 – Co-TIAA<br />

All-Time Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .465-420-43<br />

Head Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Fanara<br />

Record at School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8, 2nd year<br />

Career coaching record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8<br />

Overall Record Last Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8<br />

Conference Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7<br />

Basic Offense: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Multiple<br />

Basic Defense: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

Sept. 12 at Southwestern Assemblies of God 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 19 Bacone (Okla.) 1 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 Sul Ross State* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 3 at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 McMurry* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 at Hardin-Simmons* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 Louisiana College* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 31 at Mississippi College* 4 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 Mary Hardin-Baylor* 2 p.m.<br />

Nov. 14<br />

* ASC Game<br />

at East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* 1 p.m.<br />

2008 Results (2-8, 1-7 ASC)<br />

Sept. 13 <strong>Texas</strong> College W 20-13<br />

Sept. 20 at Bacone (Okla.) L 6-13<br />

Sept. 27 at Sul Ross State* L 0-17<br />

Oct. 4 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* L 21-28<br />

Oct. 11 at McMurry* W 45-33<br />

Oct. 18 Hardin-Simmons* L 13-60<br />

Oct. 25 at Louisiana College* L 7-39<br />

Nov. 1 Mississippi College* L 14-30<br />

Nov 8 at #7 Mary Hardin-Baylor* L 0-67<br />

Nov 15<br />

* ASC Game<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* L 21-35<br />

Last year vs. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist vs <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

(Sep 27, 2008 at Seguin, <strong>Texas</strong>)<br />

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 0 13 6 7 26<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 7 0 7 0 14<br />

Scoring Summary:<br />

1st 08:05 TLU - Anthony Smith 45 yd run, Josh<br />

Spaw kick, 6-77, 2:35, TLU 7 - ETBU 0<br />

2nd 14:52 ETBU - Corey George 3 yd run, Kyle<br />

Pope kick, 7-66, 2:09, ETBU 7 - TLU 7<br />

10:34 ETBU - Jair Stover 29 yd run, Kyle Pope<br />

kick failed, 5-52, 2:15, ETBU 13 - TLU 7<br />

3rd 11:27 ETBU - Corey George 2 yd run,<br />

S.Oehlschlaeger pass failed, 3-17, 1:23,<br />

ETBU 19 - TLU 7<br />

01:28 TLU - Steven Thrash 1 yd pass from Joel<br />

Waldon Josh Spaw kick 14-74, 6:57, ETBU 19<br />

- TLU 14<br />

4th 00:31 ETBU - S.Oehlschlaeger 1 yd run Kyle<br />

Pope kick, 4-32, 1:24, ETBU 26 - TLU 14<br />

Last year vs. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> vs Howard Payne<br />

(Oct 04, 2008 at Brownwood, <strong>Texas</strong>)<br />

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 0 21 0 7 48<br />

Howard Payne 0 7 0 14 21<br />

Scoring Summary:<br />

2nd 12:16 TLU Chris Freeman 92 yd pass from Joel<br />

Waldon Josh Spaw kick, 1-92, 0:15, 7-0<br />

06:57 HPU Z, Hubbard 1 yd run N, Gilbert kick<br />

10-35, 5:12, 7 - 7<br />

02:35 TLU Joel Waldon 1 yd run, Josh Spaw kick<br />

2-1, 0:21, 14 - 7<br />

02:19 TLU Steven Thrash 15 yd pass from Joel<br />

Waldon,Josh Spaw kick, 1-15, 0:07, 21 - 7<br />

4th 14:56 HPU T, Mason 18 yd pass from Z, Hubbard<br />

N, Gilbert kick blockd, 6-26, 1:43, 21 - 13<br />

09:29 HPU T, Mason 24 yd pass from Z, Hubbard<br />

T, Kleine pass, 8-74, 3:00, 21 - 21<br />

06:21 TLU Steven Thrash 9 yd pass from Joel<br />

Waldon, Josh Spaw kick, 6-55, 3:02, 28 - 21<br />

SEPT. 26, <strong>2009</strong><br />

7 P.M.<br />

ORNELAS STADIUM<br />

MARSHALL, TEXAS<br />

GAME<br />

3<br />

FOCUS ON THE TIGERS<br />

Building Experience<br />

Before he ever called a single play as head<br />

coach of the ETBU Tigers, Mark Sartain knew<br />

the biggest obstacle facing the program had<br />

nothing to do with schemes, recruiting, or a lack<br />

of talent.<br />

The ETBU coaching staff's top priority the first<br />

two years can best be described as player development<br />

-- meaning, taking a young football<br />

player and watching him grow up before their<br />

very eyes.<br />

That two-year labor of rebuilding has produced<br />

one of the largest groups of returning lettermen<br />

in the 10-year history of the program, and that<br />

experience factor is a key strength of the <strong>2009</strong><br />

Tigers.<br />

The Tigers had 61 players in camp who were in<br />

the program last fall. Of those 61, 35 are either<br />

juniors or seniors, giving ETBU one of the largest<br />

groups of upperclassmen in the 10-year history<br />

of the program.<br />

- Courtesy of ETBU Sports Information<br />

OCT. 3, <strong>2009</strong><br />

2 P.M.<br />

MATADOR STADIUM<br />

SEGUIN, TEXAS<br />

GAME<br />

4<br />

FOCUS ON THE YELLOW JACKETS<br />

Fanara Likes<br />

Experience<br />

“The biggest difference in <strong>2009</strong> will be that we<br />

will have experience on both sides of the ball,”<br />

said Howard Payne Head Coach Steve Fanara,<br />

who enters his second season with the Yellow<br />

Jackets. “We lost a few games that were one or<br />

two score games. The real key for us is to eliminate<br />

the mental mistakes that have prevented<br />

us from closing the gap.”<br />

On the type of game performance Fanara would<br />

like to have from the Yellow Jackets, he said:<br />

“We must improve on both rushing the football<br />

and stopping the run. We want to achieve more<br />

of a balance on offense and allow our defense<br />

to be fresh and finish games.”<br />

On what the off-season has meant to his program,<br />

Fanara said: “Our guys have had a great<br />

off-season and believe in what we are doing<br />

now. The work ethic has been tremendous and<br />

we are just anxious to get back on the field.”<br />

- Courtesy of HPU Sports Information<br />

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GAME<br />

5<br />

48<br />

OCT. 10, <strong>2009</strong><br />

1 P.M.<br />

JACKSON STADIUM<br />

ALPINE, TEXAS<br />

FOCUS ON THE LOBOS<br />

Remembering<br />

Swearington<br />

The Lobos’ 2008 offensive unit, starting seven<br />

freshmen and led by sophomore quarterback<br />

Monte Morales (Marfa), averaged 278 yards per<br />

game, 159 on the ground. Freshman Jermaine<br />

Swearington (Odessa Permian) gained 909 yards<br />

in nine contests, averaged six yards per carry<br />

and scored 10 touchdowns.<br />

Coaches of Swearington, a former Permian<br />

Panther who was shot and killed at a night club<br />

in Midland in January, <strong>2009</strong>, remember him as<br />

a stellar athlete who was trying to get his life<br />

back on track through football after serving a<br />

three-and-a-half year prison sentence.<br />

When Swearington suited up, he quickly made<br />

an impact for the Lobos despite not having<br />

played the game for five years. Swearington<br />

ended up with 909 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns<br />

on 151 carries, earning him First Team<br />

American Southwest Conference honors as a<br />

freshman.<br />

"All the progress this young team made does<br />

not show up on the scoreboard," said<br />

Schroeder. "If these student-athletes continue<br />

this level of commitment and cohesiveness, I<br />

am very optimistic about the future."<br />

GAME<br />

6<br />

OCT. 17, <strong>2009</strong><br />

2 P.M.<br />

BENSON STADIUM<br />

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS<br />

FOCUS ON THE UIW<br />

Santiago Builds<br />

Program<br />

Mike Santiago came to San Antonio in late May<br />

of 2007 saying he had always wanted to coach<br />

football at a Catholic university and along with<br />

that he had dreamed of starting a football program<br />

at the collegiate level. When he was<br />

offered and accepted the Incarnate Word position,<br />

he knew what he was getting just maybe<br />

he didn’t know what he was getting into.<br />

Over the first 12 months at UIW, he often was<br />

heard saying “be careful what you wish for…”.<br />

And so, after weeks of rushing from a recruiting<br />

meeting to a session about the Gayle and Tom<br />

Benson Stadium construction project to another<br />

gathering concerning budgeting or admissions or<br />

maybe purchasing of equipment, Mike Santiago<br />

was dreaming of “coaching football players.”<br />

In February of 2008 Incarnate Word announced<br />

its first-ever recruiting class and on that first signing<br />

day the Cardinals inked 27 players. And it was<br />

about that same time ground was broken on the<br />

Benson Stadium on campus and over the ensuing<br />

six months Coach Santiago, make that<br />

Construction Consultant Mike Santiago, was everpresent<br />

as the stadium rose from the ground<br />

along side the 16,000-square foot fieldhouse.<br />

- Courtesy of UIW Sports Information<br />

SUL ROSS STATE<br />

UNIVERSITY<br />

Sul Ross Fast Facts<br />

Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alpine, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Founded: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1917<br />

Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,987<br />

Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lobos<br />

School Colors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scarlet and Gray<br />

Stadium: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jackson Field<br />

Capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,000<br />

Surface: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grass<br />

Affiliation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division III<br />

Conference: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Southwest<br />

President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA<br />

Director of <strong>Athletics</strong>: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kay Whitley<br />

Sports Information Director: . . . . . . . . . .Travis Hendryx<br />

Athletic Trainer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Prude<br />

Head Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Schroeder<br />

Assistant Coaches: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Tyree<br />

(running backs/quarterbacks/offensive coordinator),<br />

Ke Koa Kealoha<br />

(defensive line/defensive coordinator),<br />

Brian Lewis (linebackers),<br />

Louie Bercera (wide receivers),<br />

Jeff Pendergraft (defensive backs),<br />

Neil Trammel (offensive line)<br />

2008 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7 (2-6 ASC)<br />

INCARNATE WORD<br />

UNIVERSITY<br />

Incarnate Word Fast Facts<br />

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1881<br />

Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,700<br />

Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cardinals<br />

Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red, Black, White<br />

Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gayle and Tom Benson (3,000)<br />

Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hellas Matrix<br />

Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division II<br />

Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Independent<br />

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Louis J. Agnese Jr.<br />

Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Papich<br />

Asst. AD/Compliance Coordinator . . . . .Stacy Nordquist<br />

Asst. AD/Senior Woman Administrator . .Angela Lawson<br />

Faculty Athletic Representative . . . .Dr. Sandra Strickland<br />

Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.cardinalathletics.com<br />

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Santiago<br />

Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern Utah ‘77<br />

Record at UIW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Year<br />

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-27 (6 Years)<br />

Sept. 5<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

at Western New Mexico 1 p.m.<br />

Sept. 12 vs. Whitter (Calif.)& 11 a.m.<br />

Sept. 19 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* 1 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 at Howard Payne* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 at McMurry* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 Hardin-Simmons* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 31 at Louisiana College* 1 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 Mississippi College* 1 p.m.<br />

Nov. 14 at Mary Hardin-Baylor* 1 p.m.<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

& in El Paso, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

2008 Results (1-9, 2-6 ASC)<br />

Sept. 6 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> L, 34-27 (OT)<br />

Sept. 13 Southwestern Assemblies of God W, 30-14<br />

Sept. 20 at East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* L, 35-21<br />

Sept. 27 Howard Payne* W, 17-0<br />

Oct. 11 at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* L, 24-14<br />

Oct. 18 McMurry* W, 21-17<br />

Oct. 25 at Hardin-Simmons* L, 55-10<br />

Nov. 1 Louisiana College* L, 28-14<br />

Nov. 8 at Mississippi College* L, 41-10<br />

Nov. 15<br />

* ASC Game<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor* L, 42-20<br />

Cardinals Timeline<br />

April, 2007 - Announcement of UIW Football<br />

June, 2007 - Mike Santiago hired as Head Coach<br />

June, 2007 - Construction began on Benson Stadium<br />

February, 2008 - Inaugural Signing Class (27 Players)<br />

August, 2008 - First Fall Practices Begin<br />

September 1, 2008 - Benson Stadium Dedicated<br />

February, <strong>2009</strong> - Second Signing Class (27 Players)<br />

March, <strong>2009</strong> - First Spring Training<br />

August, <strong>2009</strong> - Fall Practices Begin<br />

August 29, <strong>2009</strong> - First Ever Game vs Monterrey Tech<br />

Last year vs. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> vs Sul Ross State<br />

(09/06/08 at Alpine, Tx.)<br />

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 OT Score<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 7 7 0 13 7 34<br />

Sul Ross State 0 7 20 0 0 27<br />

Scoring Summary:<br />

1st 11:59 TLU Anthony Smith 15 yd run, Josh Spaw kick<br />

6-72, 3:01, 7 - 0<br />

2nd 04:02 TLU Ralph Valdez 2 yd run, Josh Spaw kick<br />

6-14, 2:15, 14 - 0<br />

01:29 SR Troy Goodloe 20 yd pass from Monte<br />

Morales Mike Van Wagner kick, 8-59, 2:22,<br />

14 - 7<br />

3rd 07:24 SR Westley Miller 21 yd pass from Monte<br />

Morales Mike Van Wagner kick, 3-25, 0:46,<br />

14 - 14<br />

05:05 SR J. Swearington 4 yd run, Mike Van Wagner<br />

kick failed, 5-35, 2:11, 14 - 20<br />

01:59 SR Westley Miller 23 yd pass from Monte<br />

Morales Mike Van Wagner kick, 6-51, 2:06<br />

14 - 27<br />

4th 08:23 TLU Chris Freeman 21 yd run, Josh Spaw kick<br />

failed, 9-80, 4:14, 20 - 27<br />

01:39 TLU Kyle Gillis 4 yd pass from Joel Waldon<br />

Josh Spaw kick, 13-81, 5:04, 27 - 27<br />

OT 00:00 TLU Joel Waldon 2 yd run, Josh Spaw kick<br />

6-0, 15:10, 34 - 27<br />

Aug. 29<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

Monterrey Tech 7 p.m.<br />

Sept. 5 at Arkansas Tech 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 12 Open Date<br />

Sept. 19 Midwestern State 7 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 at Langston State (Okla) 5 p.m.<br />

Oct. 3 at Oklahoma Panhandle 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 East Central Oklahoma 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 at Southwestern Assemblies of God 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 31 Southern Arkansas 2 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 at Eastern New Mexico 7 p.m.<br />

2008 Results<br />

(<strong>2009</strong> will be the first season in UIW football history)<br />

MCMURRY UNIVERSITY<br />

McMurry Fast Facts<br />

City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abilene, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1923<br />

Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,522<br />

Religious Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Methodist<br />

Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N/A<br />

School Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maroon & White<br />

Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wilford Moore Stadium<br />

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,500<br />

Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grassy Turf<br />

Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division III<br />

Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Southwest<br />

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. John Russell<br />

<strong>Athletics</strong> Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Holmes<br />

First Year of Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1923<br />

All-time Playoff Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2<br />

Years in postseason play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3<br />

Last postseason appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993<br />

Aztec Bowl, L 32-20 (Mexico All-Stars)<br />

All-Time Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333-428-34 (.418)<br />

HARDIN-SIMMONS<br />

UNIVERSITY<br />

Hardin-Simmons Fast Facts<br />

City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abilene, <strong>Texas</strong><br />

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1891<br />

Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,424<br />

Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cowboys<br />

Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purple and Gold<br />

Stadium . . . . . . . .Shelton Stadium at Parramore Field<br />

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,000<br />

Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Natural Grass<br />

Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division III<br />

Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Southwest<br />

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Lanny Hall<br />

Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Neese<br />

Alma Mater, Year . . . . . . . . . . .Hardin-Simmons, 1987<br />

All-Time Record . . . . . . . . . . . . .395-238, 70 seasons<br />

All-Time Division III Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105-23<br />

All-Time Playoff Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11<br />

Division III Playoff Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6<br />

Years in NCAA Playoffs . .1999-01, 2004, 2006, 2008<br />

Last Postseason Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008<br />

Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 38-35 at UMHB in 2008<br />

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jimmie Keeling<br />

Alma Mater, Year . . . . . . . . . . . .Howard Payne, 1959<br />

Record at School . . . . . . . . . . . .158-47, 20th season<br />

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

Sept. 5 Trinity University 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 12 Austin College 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 19 Mississippi College* 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 at Mary Hardin-Baylor* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 3 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 at Howard Payne* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 Sul Ross State* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* 2 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 Hardin Simmons* 2 p.m.<br />

Nov. 14 at Louisiana College* 1 p.m.<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

2008 Results (0-10, 0-8 ASC)<br />

Sept. 6 at #20 Trinity University L 18-48<br />

Sept. 13 at Austin College L (OT) 14-21<br />

Sept. 20 at Mississippi College* L 7-44<br />

Sept. 27 #3 Mary Hardin-Baylor* L 0-46<br />

Oct. 4 at East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* L 7-31<br />

Oct. 11 Howard Payne* L 33-45<br />

Oct. 18 at Sul Ross State* L 17-21<br />

Oct. 25 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* L 0-18<br />

Nov. 8 at Hardin-Simmons* L 20-45<br />

Nov. 15 Louisiana College* L 14-17<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

Sep. 5 Whitworth 1 p.m.<br />

Sep. 12 at Linfield 3:30 p.m.<br />

Sep. 19 Louisiana College* 2 p.m.<br />

Sep. 26 at Mississippi College* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 3 Mary Hardin-Baylor* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 at East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 Howard Payne*2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 at Sul Ross State* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 31 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* 2 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 at McMurry* 2 p.m.<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

2008 Results (6-4, 6-2 ASC)<br />

Sept. 6 at UW-La Crosse W 24-23<br />

Sept. 13 Linfield W 29-22<br />

Sept. 20 at Louisiana College W 36-28<br />

Sept. 27 Mississippi College W 35-27<br />

Oct. 4 at Mary Hardin-Baylor L 18-20<br />

Oct. 11 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist W 40-12<br />

Oct. 18 at Howard Payne W 60-13<br />

Oct. 25 Sul Ross State W 55-10<br />

Nov. 1 at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> W 52-6<br />

Nov. 8 McMurry W 45-20<br />

Nov. 22 at Mary Hardin-Baylor L 35-38<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

Last year vs. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> vs McMurry<br />

(10/25/2008 at Abilene, <strong>Texas</strong>)<br />

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 0 7 11 0 18<br />

McMurry 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Scoring Summary:<br />

2nd 02:32 TLU Ralph Valdez 1 yd run, Josh Spaw<br />

kick, 8-31, 4:18, 7 - 0<br />

3rd 10:43 TLU Ty Palmer 17 yd pass from Joel<br />

Waldon Ty Palmer pass 6-22, 2:34, 15 - 0<br />

04:05 TLU Josh Spaw 44 yd field goal<br />

7-12, 4:20, 18 - 0<br />

Last year vs. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

#12 Hardin-Simmons vs <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

(Nov 01, 2008 at Seguin, <strong>Texas</strong>)<br />

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score<br />

Hardin-Simmons 17 14 14 7 52<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 3 3 0 0 6<br />

Scoring Summary:<br />

1st 08:53 HSU Matt Fields 40 yd field goal, 10-53, 4:11<br />

3 - 0<br />

02:02 TLU Josh Spaw 21 yd field goal, 15-81, 6:42<br />

3 - 3<br />

01:44 HSU Mychal Carrillo 58 yd pass from Justin Feaster<br />

Matt Fields kick, 1-58, 0:18, 10 - 3<br />

00:14 HSU ZaVious Robbins 27 yd pass from Justin<br />

Feaster, Matt Fields kick, 2-25, 0:37, 17 - 3<br />

2nd 13:03 HSU Jerrad Grisham 3 yd pass from Justin Feaster<br />

Matt Fields kick, 4-22, 1:34, 24 - 3<br />

06:53 TLU Josh Spaw 35 yd field goal, 11-60, 6:01<br />

24 - 6<br />

03:42 HSU Mychal Carrillo 15 yd pass from Justin Feaster<br />

Matt Fields kick, 1-15, 0:07, 31 - 6<br />

3rd 11:49 HSU Matt Fields 22 yd pass from Justin Feaster<br />

Matt Fields kick, 8-71, 3:01, 38 - 6<br />

00:50 HSU Ant. McKnight 30 yd interception return<br />

Kelsey Larson kick, 45 - 6<br />

4th 07:19 HSU Isaac Camacho 6 yd run, Kelsey Larson kick<br />

5-59, 2:30, 52 - 6<br />

OCT. 24, <strong>2009</strong><br />

2 P.M.<br />

MATADOR STADIUM<br />

SEGUIN, TEXAS<br />

OCT. 31, <strong>2009</strong><br />

2 P.M.<br />

SHELTON STADIUM<br />

ABILINE, TEXAS<br />

GAME<br />

7<br />

FOCUS ON MCMURRY<br />

Mumme to McMurry<br />

McMurry University’s football program has been<br />

in desperate need of an overhaul, and the university<br />

believed that Hal Mumme would be the<br />

man to create the change needed to a program<br />

that has just three winning seasons since 1994.<br />

Mumme welcomed 97 players to campus in<br />

preparation for the <strong>2009</strong> season.<br />

Mumme, the highly touted offensive coach and<br />

originator of the Air Raid offense that many of<br />

the big-time schools in the NCAA Division I are<br />

running including <strong>Texas</strong> Tech, came to McMurry<br />

as head coach in April.<br />

Mumme said that his initial meeting with the<br />

players would have a simple message, and the<br />

same one that he’s given for 20 years.<br />

“Give an honest effort, be loyal to your teammates,<br />

and communicate,” Mumme said. “We<br />

have one rule: Don’t hurt the team. There are<br />

three things that will get you automatically dismissed<br />

from our program: drugs, beating up<br />

someone weaker than you, and stealing. And as<br />

far as football goes, the most important play is<br />

the next play. Play the next play.”<br />

- Courtesy of McMurry Sports Information<br />

FOCUS ON HSU<br />

GAME<br />

8<br />

Cowboys = Consistent<br />

If there is one word that describes the Hardin-<br />

Simmons football program over the 20 years of<br />

the Jimmie Keeling era it would have to be consistent.<br />

The Cowboys have an average record of<br />

8-2 in the first 19 years of the program. HSU<br />

has won 10 conference titles and have been to<br />

the playoffs 11 times.<br />

The Cowboys have high expectations for this<br />

season and for those to become reality HSU will<br />

have to get through conference foe and recent<br />

nemesis Mary Hardin-Baylor at least once and<br />

probably twice on the road to Salem. The Cru<br />

have beaten the Cowboys seven straight times<br />

and nine of the last 10 meetings. Last year, the<br />

Cowboys lost a pair of heartbreakers in Belton,<br />

including one on a last-second field goal in the<br />

playoffs.<br />

A win in the regular season would keep a<br />

record of program pride in the Cowboy locker<br />

room. HSU holds the American Southwest<br />

Conference record for most consecutive ASC<br />

wins with 34. The Cru has won 29 in a row<br />

going into the season.<br />

- Courtesy of HSU Sports Information<br />

49


GAME<br />

9<br />

GAME<br />

10<br />

50<br />

NOV. 7, <strong>2009</strong><br />

2 P.M.<br />

MATADOR STADIUM<br />

SEGUIN, TX<br />

FOCUS ON LC<br />

Riding with Rideaux<br />

Louisiana College junior kick/punt return man<br />

and wide receiver Jordan Rideaux (Carencro,<br />

LA/CHS) has been picked as the ASC's Preseason<br />

Special Team's Player of the Year.<br />

Rideaux, who was a first team All-ASC selection<br />

last season, led the league with a 9.8-yard average<br />

on punt returns last year en route to being<br />

named special teams player of the year. He also<br />

returned kicks and played wide receiver, leading<br />

the ASC in all-purpose yards (1,501).<br />

LC was the fifth pick in the ASC Preseason<br />

Football Poll. LC's fifth place slot is somewhat<br />

surprising given that LC finished 7-3 overall and<br />

tied for third in league play with a 5-3 overall<br />

record.<br />

Also, LC is 12-3 over the last season-and-a-half.<br />

The Wildcats return six starters on offense and<br />

defense. Also, some key transfers should make a<br />

heavy impact for them this season.<br />

- Courtesy of LC Sports Information<br />

NOV. 14, <strong>2009</strong> • 1 P.M.<br />

ROBINSON-HALE<br />

STADIUM<br />

SEGUIN, TEXAS<br />

FOCUS ON MC<br />

Shaffer On Radar<br />

Mississippi College senior quarterback Adam<br />

Shaffer has been tabbed by Mississippi Sports<br />

Magazine as one of the top 5 preseason candidates<br />

for the <strong>2009</strong> Cellular South Conerly Trophy<br />

award.<br />

The Conerly Trophy began in 1996 and is given<br />

out each year to the top college football player<br />

in Mississippi during the regular season. The trophy<br />

is voted on by 60 media representatives<br />

from across Mississippi. All players at four-year<br />

colleges in Mississippi are eligible.<br />

Shaffer, a former Jackson Academy standout,<br />

missed most of last season with a knee injury<br />

following a record-setting season in 2007.<br />

Shaffer passed for a school record 3,497 yards<br />

and 31 touchdowns in '07, leading the<br />

Choctaws to an 8-2 record.<br />

Shaffer also missed the 2006 season with a<br />

knee injury. Despite the lost time on the field,<br />

the 2008 ASC Preseason Offensive Player of the<br />

Year is on pace to reset the MC career passing<br />

record book with a solid season this year.<br />

- Courtesy of MC Sports Information<br />

LOUISIANA COLLEGE<br />

Louisiana College Fast Facts<br />

City: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pineville, La.<br />

Founded: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1906<br />

Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .987<br />

Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wildcats<br />

School Colors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<br />

Royal Blue and Orange<br />

Stadium/Capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wildcat/TBA<br />

Surface: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grassy Turf<br />

Affiliation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division III<br />

Conference: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Southwest<br />

President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Joe Aguillard<br />

Athletic Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Whitman (7th Year)<br />

Alma Mater/Year: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisiana College/1990<br />

Athletic Dept. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(318) 487-7728<br />

First Year of Football: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1908<br />

All Time Playoff Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1<br />

Years in Postseason Play: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

Last Post Season App: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958 – Rice Bowl<br />

Result: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Win, 39-12 over Ark. Tech<br />

All-time Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161-298-20<br />

Head Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<br />

Dennis Dunn, 3rd Year<br />

Record at School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<br />

11-8 (3rd Year)<br />

Career Record (Years): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same<br />

Mississippi College Fast Facts<br />

City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clinton, MS<br />

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1826<br />

Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,000<br />

Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choctaws, Lady Choctaws<br />

School Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navy Blue & Old Gold<br />

Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robinson-Hale Stadium<br />

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8500<br />

Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Artificial<br />

Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA DIII<br />

Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Southwest<br />

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Lee G. Royce<br />

Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Jones<br />

1st year of Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1907<br />

All-time Bowl/Playoff record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4<br />

Years in Postseason Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />

Last Postseason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991 DII playoffs<br />

Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lost, 35-7<br />

All-Time record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .442-362-37<br />

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Norman Joseph<br />

Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi State, ‘77<br />

Record at MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-20 (4 years)<br />

Collegiate Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-40 (8 years)<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

Sept. 5 Bacone (Okla.) 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 19 at Hardin-Simmons* 2 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 at Huntingdon Noon<br />

Oct. 3 Mississippi College* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 at Mary Hardin-Baylor* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* 5 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 at Howard Payne* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 31 Sul Ross State* 1 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* 2 p.m.<br />

Nov. 14 McMurry* 1 p.m.<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

2008 Results (7-3, 5-3 ASC)<br />

Sept. 6 at Bacone (Okla.) W 17-16<br />

Sept. 14 Rhodes (Tenn.) W 14-3<br />

Sept. 20 Hardin-Simmons* L 28-36<br />

Oct. 4 at Mississippi College* L 19-21<br />

Oct. 11 Mary Hardin-Baylor* L 10-35<br />

Oct. 18 at East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* W 27-20<br />

Oct. 25 Howard Payne* 39-7<br />

Nov. 1 at Sul Ross State* 28-14<br />

Nov. 8 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* 29-7<br />

Nov. 15 McMurry* 17-14<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Schedule<br />

Sept. 5 Millsaps College 7 p.m.<br />

Sept. 12 Cumberlands 1:30 pm<br />

Sept. 19 at McMurry* 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 Hardin-Simmons* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 3 at Louisiana College* 6 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 Open<br />

Oct. 17 Mary Hardin-Baylor* 1 p.m.<br />

10/24 at East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 1 p.m.<br />

10/31 *Howard Payne (HC) 4 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 at Sul Ross State 1 p.m.<br />

Nov. 14 *<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 1 p.m.<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

2008 Results<br />

Sept. 6 at Millsaps College L 6-42<br />

Sept. 13 at Cumberlands L 28-49<br />

Sept. 20 McMurry* W 44-7<br />

Sept. 27 at Hardin-Simmons* L 27-35<br />

Oct. 4 Louisiana College* W 21-19<br />

Oct. 18 at #3 Mary Hardin-Baylor* L 14-26<br />

Oct. 25 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* L 21-24<br />

Nov. 1 at Howard Payne* W 30-14<br />

Nov. 8 Sul Ross State* W 41-10<br />

Nov. 15 at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>* W 52-7<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

Last year vs. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> vs Louisiana Col.<br />

(11/08/08 at Pineville, LA)<br />

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 0 0 7 0 7<br />

Louisiana College 6 9 0 14 29<br />

Scoring Summary:<br />

1st 07:10 LC Jarell Price 5 yd pass from Derek<br />

Lewis, John Michiels kick blockd, 1-5, 0:06<br />

0 - 6<br />

2nd 11:56 LC John Michiels 33 yd field goal, 8-44<br />

2:54, 0 - 9<br />

06:35 TLU Zach Morris 31 yd pass from Derek<br />

Lewis<br />

0 - 15<br />

John Michiels kick failed, 8-90, 3:12<br />

3rd 05:01 TLU Roderick Batson 3 yd run, Josh Spaw<br />

kick, 5-30, 2:05, 7 - 15<br />

4th 05:01 LC Jordan Rideaux 53 yd pass from<br />

Derek Lewis, John Michiels kick, 5-83, 2:16<br />

7 - 22<br />

02:08 LC Taylor Huffman 21 yd pass from<br />

Jordan Rideaux, John Michiels kick, 3-57, 0:37<br />

7 - 29<br />

Last year vs. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

Mississippi College vs <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

(Nov 15, 2008 at Seguin, <strong>Texas</strong>)<br />

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score<br />

Mississippi College 7 7 23 15 52<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 0 7 0 0 7<br />

Scoring Summary:<br />

1st 02:52 MC D. Mays 5 yd run, K. Kruse kick<br />

7-68, 2:48, 7 - 0<br />

2nd 13:27 MC J. Packer 29 yd pass from T. Reyer<br />

K. Kruse kick, 8-92, 3:48, 14 - 0<br />

09:15 TLU Steven Thrash 77 yd pass from Joel<br />

Waldon Josh Spaw kick 1-77, 0:15, 14 - 7<br />

3rd 11:32 MC B. Walls 28 yd field goal, 4-6,<br />

0:58, 17 - 7<br />

07:53 MC B. Walls 20 yd field goal<br />

5-14, 2:48, 20 - 7<br />

06:39 MC D. Mays 4 yd run, K. Kruse kick<br />

3-25, 1:05, 27 - 7<br />

03:29 MC B. Walls 37 yd field goal<br />

5-20, 1:27, 30 - 7<br />

01:14 MC E. Dorleans 34 yd interception<br />

return, K. Kruse kick, 37 - 7<br />

4th 09:50 MC B. Walls 22 yd field goal<br />

12-76, 5:04, 40 - 7<br />

07:49 MC J. Willis 38 yd run, K. Kruse kick<br />

failed, 4-54, 1:42, 46 - 7<br />

02:08 MC B. Ball 33 yd run, B. Harris rush<br />

failed, 8-82, 5:32, 52 - 7<br />

James Villarreal (51) led the Bulldogs in tackles for loss during the 2008 season.<br />

Villarreal started for a second consecutive season at defensive end.<br />

The <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Bulldogs of 2008 improved upon<br />

2007’s 2-8 mark by producing a 4-6 overall record with a<br />

3-5 mark in the American Southwest Conference. The<br />

Bulldogs finished sixth in the nine-team ASC, placing<br />

ahead of the three teams it beat in conference play (Sul<br />

Ross State, Howard Payne and McMurry).<br />

The Bulldogs, under second-year head coach Dennis<br />

Parker, struggled against the top teams of the ASC. The<br />

Bulldogs fell 52-6 to No. 12 Hardin-Simmons in the TLU<br />

Homecoming game, 63-7 to No. 3 Mary Hardin-Baylor in<br />

Belton, and 52-7 in Seguin to Mississippi College.<br />

The Bulldogs also fell 24-0 on the road in a nonconference<br />

game to No. 22 Trinity and dropped<br />

conference games against East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist (26-14 in<br />

Seguin) and against Louisiana College (29-7 in Pineville,<br />

La.).<br />

Two of TLU’s four wins in 2008 came against Sul Ross<br />

State. The Bulldogs prevailed in overtime in Alpine 34-27<br />

in a non-conference game on Sept. 6. TLU then captured<br />

the conference contest on Oct. 11 with a 24-14 victory at<br />

Matador Stadium.<br />

In the OT win in Alpine, the Bulldogs overcame a 13point<br />

deficit in the fourth quarter and defeated the Lobos<br />

34-27. Joel Waldon’s 2-yard quarterback keeper in the<br />

first overtime gave TLU its first lead since the third<br />

quarter, and the Bulldog defense stopped Sul Ross State<br />

on four consecutive plays inside the 10-yard line to<br />

complete the comeback victory. Waldon’s scoring run was<br />

set-up by Anthony Smith’s 23-yard rush down to the Sul<br />

Ross 2.<br />

The Bulldogs forced overtime by scoring 13 points in<br />

the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs put together two sterling<br />

drives in the final frame. First, the Bulldogs capped a 9play,<br />

80-yard drive with a 21-yard scoring run by redshirt<br />

freshman Chris Freeman.<br />

Then, after the defense forced a punt, TLU drove 81<br />

yards in 13 plays for the tie. Kyle Gillis scored the tying<br />

TD on a 4-yard TD pass from Waldon. Gillis took the<br />

pass at the 4-yard line and rumbled into the end zone<br />

behind a wall of blockers. The play appeared to be a<br />

modified version of the traditional “swinging gate” play.<br />

In the home win over the Lobos, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

freshman safety Mark Alvarado returned an interception<br />

75 yards for a touchdown to stop a potential game-<br />

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winning drive for Sul Ross State and to secure a 24-14<br />

win for the Bulldogs.<br />

At Seguin’s Matador Stadium, TLU held a three-point<br />

edge (17-14) over Sul Ross State as Sul Ross drove into<br />

TLU territory. The Lobos had a 1st-and-10 from the TLU<br />

22 before the Bulldog defense stiffened and forced Sul<br />

Ross QB Monte Morales into his third interception of the<br />

night.<br />

Alvarado’s interception came on 4th-and-20 for Sul<br />

Ross State from the TLU 32. Alvarado picked off the pass<br />

at the TLU 25 and scurried up the Sul Ross State sideline,<br />

picking up two key blocks from his teammates on his<br />

way to the endzone.<br />

TLU’s two other conference wins came on the road.<br />

The Bulldogs started a three-game midseason win streak<br />

on Oct. 4 with a 28-21 win in Brownwood over Howard<br />

Payne. The Bulldogs withstood a fourth-quarter rally by<br />

the Yellow Jackets. TLU senior quarterback Joel Waldon<br />

threw the game-winning touchdown to Steven Trash at<br />

the 6:21 mark of the fourth quarter. The pass to Thrash<br />

went for nine yards and capped a six-play, 55-yard drive.<br />

The winning drive was kept alive by a 3rd-and-7<br />

completion of 42 yards from Waldon to Anthony Smith.<br />

Smith motioned out of the backfield and caught the pass<br />

near the HPU 17 and stumbled down to the HPU 10.<br />

After the home win over Sul Ross State made it two<br />

TLU wins in a row, the Bulldogs headed to Abilene for a<br />

match-up against the winless McMurry football team.<br />

The Bulldogs held McMurry to 26 yards of total offense<br />

and forced five turnovers in an 18-0 shutout at Wilford<br />

Moore Stadium in Abilene. TLU won its third consecutive<br />

game and moved to 4-3 overall and to 3-2 in the<br />

American Southwest Conference. McMurry lost its 11th<br />

game in a row (dating back to the end of the 2007<br />

season) and dropped to 0-8 overall and to 0-6 in the<br />

ASC.<br />

The shutout for TLU was its first since a 45-0 defeat of<br />

Austin College on Sept. 2, 2006 in Seguin. TLU set a new<br />

school record for fewest passing yards by an opponent,<br />

holding McMurry to 21 yards through the air. McMurry<br />

completed 4-of-16 passes and threw three interceptions.<br />

The old TLU record for fewest passing yards by an<br />

opponent was set in 1974 against Trinity. The Bulldogs<br />

held the Tigers to 25 passing yards in a 37-0 victory.<br />

TLU held McMurry without a third-down conversion<br />

(0-for-13) and limited McMurry to 46 total offensive<br />

plays. McMurry rushed 30 times for five yards.<br />

The Bulldogs recorded eight tackles for loss, resulting<br />

in 43 yards in losses. The Bulldogs also picked up five<br />

sacks (for 40 yards), recovered two fumbles, tallied 84<br />

interception return yards and broke up four passes.<br />

At the conclusion of the regular season, TLU senior<br />

tight end Ty Palmer shared the inaugural ASC<br />

Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year Award for football with<br />

ZaVious Robbins of Hardin-Simmons and Brannon<br />

Willisson of Mississippi College after a vote of the league’s<br />

nine head coaches.<br />

Palmer, Robbins, and Willisson were announced as<br />

the sportsmanship winners along with the naming of the<br />

2008 ASC All-Conference Football Teams. Palmer was<br />

honored along with six of his Bulldog teammates in the<br />

conference announcement.<br />

Five Bulldogs – senior offensive lineman John Paul<br />

Bloomer, senior defensive end James Villarreal, senior<br />

defensive back Dwight Bonner, junior wide receiver<br />

Steven Thrash and sophomore linebacker Jarrad<br />

McAdams – were named to the All-ASC Second Team.<br />

Junior punter Frank Vera took a spot on the All-ASC<br />

Honorable Mention team.<br />

Villarreal led the team in tackles for loss (9.0 for 29<br />

yards) and finished 2008 with 36 total tackles, two sacks,<br />

and two forced fumbles. Villarreal started two seasons at<br />

defensive end and led the team in tackles for loss in 2007<br />

as well. He has 21 career tackles for loss (tied for seventh<br />

in the TLU career list for the NCAA Division III era).<br />

Bonner led the team in interceptions, with four, and<br />

finished second on the team in tackles, with 68. Bonner,<br />

who played cornerback and safety in his four years as a<br />

Bulldog, tied for the TLU DIII-era lead in career<br />

interceptions with 16. He set the school DIII-era record<br />

for interception return yardage at 238. Bonner collected<br />

191 total tackles in his four years. He is fourth on the<br />

school DIII-era tackle list.<br />

In his first year as an every-game starter, Thrash led<br />

the team in scoring (30 points), reception yards (614),<br />

receiving touchdowns (5), total receptions (45), and<br />

reception yards per game (61.4). Thrash had a career-best<br />

touchdown reception of 77 yards in the season-ending<br />

contest against Mississippi College.<br />

McAdams led the team in tackles, with 70, and added<br />

six tackles for 20 yards in losses, a sack, two<br />

interceptions, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and<br />

a blocked kick. McAdams started all 10 games for the<br />

Bulldogs.<br />

Vera started for the second season as the team’s punter.<br />

He punted 55 times for 2,167 yards (an average of 39.4<br />

yards per punt). He improved his punting average by<br />

nearly three yards per punt from the 2007 season. In<br />

2008, Vera had a career-long punt of 66 yards and placed<br />

15 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.<br />

Palmer was also the male recipient of the 2008-09<br />

American Southwest Conference Fred Jacoby<br />

Sportsmanship Award, the conference office announced<br />

after a vote of the league’s directors of athletics. The ASC<br />

Fred Jacoby Sportsmanship Award honors male and<br />

female student-athletes who best display the attributes of<br />

sportsmanship, leadership, citizenship and academic<br />

integrity in their athletic, academic and life pursuits.<br />

A four-year letterman and three-year starter in football,<br />

Palmer was a 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-<br />

District VI First Team selection, a three-time ASC<br />

Academic All-Conference selection, the 2008-09 TLU<br />

Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and the 2008-09 TLU<br />

Male Community Service award winner. He finished his<br />

bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.8.<br />

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2007-08 <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

Football Year-End Awards<br />

Capt. Thomas E. Eddy Award<br />

James Villarreal<br />

Phil Dunne Outstanding Defensive Lineman Award<br />

James Villarreal<br />

D.W Rutledge Most Valuable Defensive Player Award<br />

Jack Moses<br />

Tom Mueller Outstanding Linebacker Award<br />

Jack Moses<br />

Ebbie Neptune Fighting Heart Award<br />

Eric Walker<br />

Carl Schoessow Outstanding Defensive Back Award<br />

Dwight Bonner<br />

David Wehmeyer Most Valuable Offensive<br />

(Non-Lineman Award)<br />

Steven Thrash<br />

Mike Washington Most Valuable Offensive Player Award<br />

Joel Waldon<br />

Jim Wacker Most Valuable Player Award<br />

Jack Moses<br />

Bill Lehman Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award<br />

John Paul Bloomer<br />

Buzzy Keller Special Teams Most Valuable Player Award<br />

Frank Vera<br />

Max Ender Comeback Player of the Year Award<br />

Joel Waldon<br />

Matt Alves Academic Excellence Award<br />

Ty Palmer<br />

Jiggs Westergard Outstanding Assistant Coach Award<br />

Chris Castillo<br />

Kermit Westerholm Most Spirited Booster Award<br />

Rodney Malburger<br />

Individual Game Highs<br />

Rushes 27 Anthony Smith at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

Yards Rushing 123 Anthony Smith at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

TD Rushes 1 Joel Waldon at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Ralph Valdez at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Anthony Smith at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Chris Freeman at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Anthony Smith vs East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist<br />

(Sep 27, 2008)<br />

Joel Waldon at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

Joel Waldon vs Sul Ross State (Oct 11, 2008)<br />

Ralph Valdez at McMurry (10/25/2008)<br />

Roderick Batson at Louisiana Col. (11/08/08)<br />

Long Rush 55 Anthony Smith at Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

(Sep 20, 2008)<br />

Pass attempts 38 Joel Waldon at Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

(Sep 20, 2008)<br />

Pass completions 21 Joel Waldon at Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

(Sep 20, 2008)<br />

Yards Passing 255 Joel Waldon vs Sul Ross State (Oct 11, 2008)<br />

TD Passes 3 Joel Waldon at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

Long Pass 92 Joel Waldon at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

Receptions 8 Kash Greathouse at Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

(Sep 20, 2008)<br />

Yards Receiving 99 Steven Thrash vs Mississippi College<br />

(Nov 15, 2008)<br />

TD Receptions 2 Steven Thrash at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

Long Reception 92 Chris Freeman at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

Field Goals 2 Josh Spaw vs Hardin-Simmons (Nov 01, 2008)<br />

Long Field Goal 44 Josh Spaw at McMurry (10/25/2008)<br />

Punts 8 Frank Vera at Louisiana Col. (11/08/08)<br />

Punting Avg 48.4 Frank Vera at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Long Punt 66 Frank Vera at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Long Punt Return 14 Zach Rowland at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

Zach Rowland vs Sul Ross State (Oct 11, 2008)<br />

Zach Rowland at McMurry (10/25/2008)<br />

Long Kickoff Return61 Zach Rowland vs Hardin-Simmons<br />

(Nov 01, 2008)<br />

Tackles 15 Dwight Bonner at Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

(Sep 20, 2008)<br />

Sacks 1.5 Jack Moses at McMurry (10/25/2008)<br />

John Jackson at McMurry (10/25/2008)<br />

Tackles For Loss 3.0 Eric Walker at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Trey Parma at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

Dantr. Anderson vs Sul Ross State<br />

(Oct 11, 2008)<br />

Interceptions 2 Dwight Bonner at Louisiana Col. (11/08/08)<br />

Team Game Highs<br />

Rushes 44 vs Hardin-Simmons (Nov 01, 2008)<br />

Yards Rushing 197 at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Yards Per Rush 5.5 at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

TD Rushes 4 at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Pass attempts 41 at Mary Hardin-Baylor (Sep 20, 2008)<br />

Pass completions 21 at Mary Hardin-Baylor (Sep 20, 2008)<br />

Yards Passing 255 vs Sul Ross State (Oct 11, 2008)<br />

Yards Per Pass 9.5 at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

TD Passes 3 at Howard Payne (Oct 04, 2008)<br />

Total Plays 81 vs Hardin-Simmons (Nov 01, 2008)<br />

Total Offense 380 at Mary Hardin-Baylor (Sep 20, 2008)<br />

Yards Per Play 5.4 at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Points 34 at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Sacks By 5 at McMurry (10/25/2008)<br />

First Downs 20 at Sul Ross State (09/06/08)<br />

Penalties 15 vs Sul Ross State (Oct 11, 2008)<br />

Penalty Yards 141 vs Sul Ross State (Oct 11, 2008)<br />

Turnovers 7 vs Hardin-Simmons (Nov 01, 2008)<br />

Interceptions By 3 vs Sul Ross State (Oct 11, 2008)<br />

at McMurry (10/25/2008)<br />

2008 Season Results<br />

Date Opponent Score Overall Conference Time Attend<br />

09/06/08 at Sul Ross State WOT34-27 1-0-0 0-0-0 2:59 2143<br />

Sep 11, 2008 at #22 Trinity University 0-24 L 1-1-0 0-0-0 2:15 1475<br />

* Sep 20, 2008 at #3 Mary Hardin-Baylor 7-63 L 1-2-0 0-1-0 3:00 3062<br />

* Sep 27, 2008 EAST TEXAS BAPTIST 14-26 L 1-3-0 0-2-0 2:40 1145<br />

* Oct 04, 2008 at Howard Payne W 28-21 2-3-0 1-2-0 3:00 2970<br />

* Oct 11, 2008 SUL ROSS STATE W 24-14 3-3-0 2-2-0 2:58 1230<br />

* 10/25/2008 at McMurry W 18-0 4-3-0 3-2-0 2:20 1500<br />

* Nov 01, 2008 #12 HARDIN-SIMMONS 6-52 L 4-4-0 3-3-0 3:00 4324<br />

* 11/08/08 at Louisiana Col. 7-29 L 4-5-0 3-4-0 2:55 3250<br />

* Nov 15, 2008 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 7-52 L 4-6-0 3-5-0 2:55 1023<br />

* indicates conference game<br />

2008 Team Statistics<br />

TEAM STATISTICS TLU OPP<br />

SCORING 145 308<br />

Points Per Game 14.5 30.8<br />

FIRST DOWNS 156 201<br />

Rushing 64 108<br />

Passing 72 75<br />

Penalty 20 18<br />

RUSHING YARDAGE 1007 1964<br />

Yards gained rushing 1321 2222<br />

Yards lost rushing 314 258<br />

Rushing Attempts 359 378<br />

Average Per Rush 2.8 5.2<br />

Average Per Game 100.7 196.4<br />

TDs Rushing 9 20<br />

PASSING YARDAGE 1826 1706<br />

Att-Comp-Int 304-148-15 252-136-12<br />

Average Per Pass 6.0 6.8<br />

Average Per Catch 12.3 12.5<br />

Average Per Game 182.6 170.6<br />

TDs Passing 9 19<br />

TOTAL OFFENSE 2833 3670<br />

Total Plays 663 630<br />

Average Per Play 4.3 5.8<br />

Average Per Game 283.3 367.0<br />

KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS 52-888 25-542<br />

PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS 19-103 26-375<br />

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 17 59 35 27 7 145<br />

Opponents 58 95 77 78 0 308<br />

2008 RESULTS & STATISTICS<br />

TEAM STATISTICS TLU OPP<br />

INT RETURNS: #-YARDS 12-208 15-308<br />

KICK RETURN AVERAGE 17.1 21.7<br />

PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 5.4 14.4<br />

INT RETURN AVERAGE 17.3 20.5<br />

FUMBLES-LOST 20-11 20-9<br />

PENALTIES-YARDS 75-637 72-630<br />

Average Per Game 63.7 63.0<br />

PUNTS-YARDS 55-2167 43-1699<br />

Average Per Punt 39.4 39.5<br />

Net punt average 31.1 35.3<br />

TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 31:51 29:39<br />

3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS48/153 37/117<br />

3rd-Down Pct 31% 32%<br />

4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 14/27 6/17<br />

4th-Down Pct 52% 35%<br />

SACKS BY-YARDS 16-112 28-188<br />

MISC YARDS -7 -7<br />

TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 19 42<br />

FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 4-10 7-11<br />

ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 1-1<br />

RED-ZONE SCORES 14-26 54%30-37 81%<br />

RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 11-26 42%23-37 62%<br />

PAT-ATTEMPTS 17-18 94%33-39 85%<br />

ATTENDANCE 7722 14400<br />

Games/Avg Per Game 4/1930 6/2400<br />

Neutral Site Games 0/0<br />

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G<br />

Anthony Smith 8 125 502 58 444 3.6 2 55 55.5<br />

Ralph Valdez 7 46 183 1 182 4.0 2 14 26.0<br />

Chris Freeman 7 28 123 2 121 4.3 1 21 17.3<br />

Dustin Burleson 10 20 73 10 63 3.2 0 8 6.3<br />

Roderick Batson 5 19 59 7 52 2.7 1 13 10.4<br />

Joe Granchelli 6 15 52 1 51 3.4 0 14 8.5<br />

Joel Waldon 10 85 260 224 36 0.4 3 20 3.6<br />

Frank Vera 10 2 27 0 27 13.5 0 20 2.7<br />

Kelvin Butler 4 5 21 1 20 4.0 0 9 5.0<br />

Aaron Herrera 7 2 11 0 11 5.5 0 8 1.6<br />

Kyle Gillis 8 2 5 0 5 2.5 0 3 0.6<br />

Keith Kaiser 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0<br />

TEAM 6 9 3 10 -7 -0.8 0 3 -1.2<br />

Total 10 359 1321 314 1007 2.8 9 55 100.7<br />

Opponents 10 378 2222 258 1964 5.2 20 38 196.4<br />

PASSING G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G<br />

Joel Waldon 10 105.42 135-269-12 50.2 1701 9 92 170.1<br />

Dustin Burleson 10 45.16 11-28-3 39.3 91 0 38 9.1<br />

Frank Vera 10 97.12 2-5-0 40.0 34 0 24 3.4<br />

TEAM 6 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0<br />

Steven Thrash 10 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0<br />

Total 10 99.04 148-304-15 48.7 1826 9 92 182.6<br />

Opponents 10 126.19 136-252-12 54.0 1706 19 69 170.6<br />

RECEIVING G No Yds Avg TD Lng Avg/G<br />

Steven Thrash 10 45 614 13.6 5 77 61.4<br />

Kash Greathouse 10 38 453 11.9 1 31 45.3<br />

Anthony Smith 8 17 277 16.3 0 44 34.6<br />

Kyle Gillis 8 9 46 5.1 1 10 5.8<br />

Ty Palmer 10 8 96 12.0 1 31 9.6<br />

Esia Rivera 7 5 56 11.2 0 15 8.0<br />

Ralph Valdez 7 5 14 2.8 0 7 2.0<br />

Leonard Durand 1 3 31 10.3 0 19 31.0<br />

Joe Granchelli 6 3 16 5.3 0 8 2.7<br />

Chris Freeman 7 2 103 51.5 1 92 14.7<br />

Dustin Burleson 10 2 35 17.5 0 36 3.5<br />

Tony Gonzales 7 2 34 17.0 0 28 4.9<br />

Roderick Batson 5 2 14 7.0 0 16 2.8<br />

Kelvin Butler 4 2 11 5.5 0 11 2.8<br />

Aaron Herrera 7 2 6 3.0 0 3 0.9<br />

Shawn Small 8 1 9 9.0 0 9 1.1<br />

Keith Kaiser 1 1 9 9.0 0 9 9.0<br />

Dustin Saenz 4 1 2 2.0 0 2 0.5<br />

Total 10 148 1826 12.3 9 92 182.6<br />

Opponents 10 136 1706 12.5 19 69 170.6<br />

PUNT RETURNS No Yds Avg TD Long<br />

Zach Rowland 12 73 6.1 0 14<br />

Dustin Burleson 5 0 0.0 0 7<br />

Anthony Smith 2 22 11.0 0 12<br />

Kelvin Butler 0 8 0.0 0 8<br />

Total 19 103 5.4 0 14<br />

Opponents 26 375 14.4 0 39<br />

INTERCEPTIONS No Yds Avg TD Long<br />

Dwight Bonner 4 59 14.8 0 47<br />

Mark Alvarado 2 111 55.5 1 75<br />

Jarrad McAdams 2 1 0.5 0 1<br />

Robert Bonner 1 0 0.0 0 0<br />

John Jackson 1 4 4.0 0 4<br />

Rolton Stevens 1 0 0.0 0 0<br />

Zach Rowland 1 33 33.0 0 33<br />

Total 12 208 17.3 1 75<br />

Opponents 15 308 20.5 2 42<br />

KICK RETURNS No Yds Avg TD Long<br />

Zach Rowland 17 370 21.8 0 61<br />

Dustin Burleson 15 237 15.8 0 29<br />

Anthony Smith 10 175 17.5 0 27<br />

Joe Granchelli 3 37 12.3 0 15<br />

Chris Freeman 2 21 10.5 0 14<br />

John Hensley 1 8 8.0 0 8<br />

Dantr. Anderson 1 8 8.0 0 8<br />

Billy Hardee 1 11 11.0 0 11<br />

Julio Reyes 1 0 0.0 0 0<br />

Aaron Herrera 1 21 21.0 0 21<br />

Total 52 888 17.1 0 61<br />

Opponents 25 542 21.7 1 100<br />

FUMBLE RETURNS No Yds Avg TD Long<br />

John Jackson 1 0 0.0 0 0<br />

TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0<br />

EmmanuelAsahene 1 56 56.0 0 56<br />

Jarrad McAdams 0 9 0.0 0 9<br />

Total 3 65 21.7 0 56<br />

Opponents 1 16 16.0 0 16<br />

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G<br />

Joel Waldon 10 354 36 1701 1737 173.7<br />

Anthony Smith 8 125 444 0 444 55.5<br />

Ralph Valdez 7 46 182 0 182 26.0<br />

Dustin Burleson 10 48 63 91 154 15.4<br />

Chris Freeman 7 28 121 0 121 17.3<br />

Frank Vera 10 7 27 34 61 6.1<br />

Roderick Batson 5 19 52 0 52 10.4<br />

Joe Granchelli 6 15 51 0 51 8.5<br />

Kelvin Butler 4 5 20 0 20 5.0<br />

Aaron Herrera 7 2 11 0 11 1.6<br />

Kyle Gillis 8 2 5 0 5 0.6<br />

Keith Kaiser 1 1 2 0 2 2.0<br />

TEAM 6 10 -7 0 -7 -1.2<br />

Total 10 663 1007 1826 2833 283.3<br />

Opponents 10 630 1964 1706 3670 367.0<br />

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2008 RESULTS & STATISTICS<br />

SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush<br />

PATs<br />

Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points<br />

Steven Thrash 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30<br />

Josh Spaw 0 4-8 17-18 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 29<br />

Joel Waldon 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18<br />

Chris Freeman 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12<br />

Anthony Smith 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12<br />

Ralph Valdez 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12<br />

Ty Palmer 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 8<br />

Kash Greathouse 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6<br />

Roderick Batson 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6<br />

Mark Alvarado 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6<br />

Kyle Gillis 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6<br />

Chris Patrick 0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0<br />

Frank Vera 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 0 0 0<br />

Robert Bonner 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0<br />

Zach Rowland 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0<br />

Total 19 4-10 17-18 0-0 1 1-1 0 0 145<br />

Opponents 42 7-11 33-39 0-1 1 1-2 0 0 308<br />

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC 120 Blkd<br />

Frank Vera 55 2167 39.4 66 4 1 15 0<br />

Total 55 2167 39.4 66 4 1 15 0<br />

Opponents 43 1699 39.5 59 4 1 14 1<br />

KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg Long TB Retn Net YdLn<br />

Josh Spaw 29 1646 56.8 5 1<br />

Chris Patrick 3 172 57.3 0 0<br />

Total 32 1818 56.8 5 1 542 36.8 33<br />

Opponents 58 3389 58.4 3 3 888 42.1 27<br />

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G<br />

Anthony Smith 8 444 277 22 175 0 918 114.8<br />

Steven Thrash 10 0 614 0 0 0 614 61.4<br />

Zach Rowland 10 0 0 73 370 33 476 47.6<br />

Kash Greathouse 10 0 453 0 0 0 453 45.3<br />

Dustin Burleson 10 63 35 0 237 0 335 33.5<br />

Chris Freeman 7 121 103 0 21 0 245 35.0<br />

Ralph Valdez 7 182 14 0 0 0 196 28.0<br />

Mark Alvarado 9 0 0 0 0 111 111 12.3<br />

Joe Granchelli 6 51 16 0 37 0 104 17.3<br />

Ty Palmer 10 0 96 0 0 0 96 9.6<br />

Roderick Batson 5 52 14 0 0 0 66 13.2<br />

Dwight Bonner 10 0 0 0 0 59 59 5.9<br />

Esia Rivera 7 0 56 0 0 0 56 8.0<br />

Kyle Gillis 8 5 46 0 0 0 51 6.4<br />

Kelvin Butler 4 20 11 8 0 0 39 9.8<br />

Aaron Herrera 7 11 6 0 21 0 38 5.4<br />

Joel Waldon 10 36 0 0 0 0 36 3.6<br />

Tony Gonzales 7 0 34 0 0 0 34 4.9<br />

Leonard Durand 1 0 31 0 0 0 31 31.0<br />

Frank Vera 10 27 0 0 0 0 27 2.7<br />

Keith Kaiser 1 2 9 0 0 0 11 11.0<br />

Billy Hardee 5 0 0 0 11 0 11 2.2<br />

Shawn Small 8 0 9 0 0 0 9 1.1<br />

Dantr. Anderson 7 0 0 0 8 0 8 1.1<br />

John Hensley 7 0 0 0 8 0 8 1.1<br />

John Jackson 10 0 0 0 0 4 4 0.4<br />

Dustin Saenz 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.5<br />

Jarrad McAdams 10 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.1<br />

TEAM 6 -7 0 0 0 0 -7 -1.2<br />

Total 10 1007 1826 103 888 208 4032 403.2<br />

Opponents 10 1964 1706 375 542 308 4895 489.5<br />

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk<br />

Chris Patrick 0-2 0.0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0<br />

Josh Spaw 4-8 50.0 0-0 2-2 1-1 1-5 0-0 44 2<br />

FG SEQUENCE <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> OPPONENTS<br />

Sul Ross State - -<br />

Trinity University 27,38 (19)<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor 42,42 -<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist - 28,43<br />

Howard Payne - -<br />

Sul Ross State (27),43 -<br />

McMurry (44) -<br />

Hardin-Simmons 41,(21),(35) (40),29<br />

Louisiana Col. - (33)<br />

Mississippi College - 40,(28),(20),(37),(22)<br />

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.<br />

2008 Defensive Statistics<br />

Tackles Sacks Pass Def Fumbles<br />

DEFENSIVE<br />

LEADERS<br />

No.<br />

GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Int-Yds<br />

Yards<br />

BrUp QBH<br />

Rcv.<br />

Yds<br />

FF<br />

Blkd<br />

Saf<br />

Kick<br />

45 Jarrad McAdams 10 40 30 70 6.0-20 1.0-5 2-1 3 1 0-9 2 1 .<br />

21 Dwight Bonner 10 43 25 68 0.5-1 . 4-59 7 . . 1 2 .<br />

48 Jack Moses 10 29 34 63 7.0-33 2.5-26 . 2 2 2-0 1 . .<br />

2 Robert Bonner 10 42 15 57 1.5-2 . 1-0 8 . . . . .<br />

97 John Jackson 10 21 26 47 8.5-33 4.5-22 1-4 . 5 1-0 . . .<br />

16 Zach Rowland 10 19 20 39 1.5-3 . 1-33 2 1 . 1 1 .<br />

51 JamesVillarreal 9 18 18 36 9.0-29 2.0-16 . . 1 . 2 . .<br />

63 Eric Walker 10 14 21 35 4.0-8 0.5-2 . 2 1 . . . .<br />

2Z Rolton Stevens 6 14 17 31 1.0-8 1.0-8 1-0 1 1 . . . .<br />

25 Mark Alvarado 9 19 10 29 0.5-1 0.5-1 2-111 1 1 . . . .<br />

18 Brandon McCoy 10 16 12 28 2.5-8 . . 5 . 2-0 1 . .<br />

50 Justin Rose 10 11 15 26 3.5-23 1.0-16 . 1 . . . . .<br />

17 Dantr. Anderson 7 12 14 26 5.0-24 2.0-13 . 2 1 . 1 . .<br />

39 Trey Parma 8 13 12 25 4.0-10 . . . . . . . .<br />

43 Joey Mendoza 9 5 9 14 . . . . . . . . .<br />

23 Deondre Sanders 6 3 4 7 1.0-1 . . . . . . . .<br />

96 Matt Crabtree 7 2 4 6 2.0-6 1.0-3 . . 1 . . . .<br />

91 Cory Markham 5 4 2 6 . . . . . . 1 . .<br />

19 Shawn Small 8 2 4 6 . . . . . . . . .<br />

20 Devin Davis 7 . 5 5 . . . . . 1-0 . . .<br />

3B Marlon Smith 1 2 2 4 0.5-0 . . . . . . . .<br />

36 John Hensley 7 . 3 3 . . . . . . . . .<br />

79 JohnPaul Bloomer 10 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . .<br />

35 Aaron Herrera 7 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .<br />

74 Ernie Garcia 9 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .<br />

93 Ronnie Beck 5 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .<br />

98 Tim Brooks 5 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .<br />

5A A.J. Leal 1 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .<br />

37 Adam Franklin 4 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .<br />

7A Leonard Durand 1 1 1 2 . . . . . . 1 . .<br />

46 Geoff Neal 3 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .<br />

77 Jaymes Castillo 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

8 Julio Reyes 3 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

9 Frank Vera 10 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

80 Tony Gonzales 7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

15 Joel Waldon 10 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

32 Kelvin Butler 4 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

7 Esia Rivera 7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

34 Ty Palmer 10 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

31 Joe Granchelli 6 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

22 Ralph Valdez 7 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

29 Chris Freeman 7 . 1 1 . . . 1 . . . . .<br />

12 Josh Spaw 10 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

1 Steven Thrash 10 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

24 Anthony Smith 8 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .<br />

4 Emmanuel Asahene 4 . . . . . . . . 1-56 . . .<br />

TM TEAM 6 . . . . . . . . 2-0 . . .<br />

Total 10 344 320 664 58-210 16-112 12-208 35 15 9-65 11 4 .<br />

Opponents 10 347 368 715 75.0-289 28-188 15-308 35 14 11-16 9 2 .<br />

2008 ASC STANDINGS & ASC HONORS<br />

FIRST TEAM (Listed in order of voting point totals at each position; # indicates tie in voting)<br />

OFFENSE<br />

Pos Name School Class Hometown<br />

WR Taylor Huffman# Louisiana College Sr. Winnsboro, TX / WHS<br />

WR LaMarcus Preston# Louisiana College Sr. Shreveport, LA / Green Oaks HS<br />

WR ZaVious Robbins# Hardin-Simmons Jr. Mesquite, TX / MHS<br />

Slot Mychal Carrillo Hardin-Simmons Sr. Sweetwater, TX / SHS<br />

TE Jerrad Grisham Hardin-Simmons Sr. Post, TX / PHS<br />

OG Josh Littlejohn Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. League City, TX / Clear Creek HS<br />

OG Glenn Revell Hardin-Simmons Sr. Austin, TX / Westwood HS<br />

OT Brian Fitzgerald Hardin-Simmons Sr. Spring, TX / Oak Ridge HS<br />

OT Doug Carlton East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist Sr. Bridge City, TX / BCHS<br />

C Ryan Hunter Hardin-Simmons Sr. Gatesville, TX / GHS<br />

QB Justin Feaster Hardin-Simmons Jr. Glen Rose, TX / GRHS<br />

RB Desmond Mays Mississippi College Jr. Normangee, TX / NHS<br />

RB Jermaine Swearington Sul Ross State Fr. Odessa, TX / Permian HS<br />

RB Corey George East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist So. Bossier City, LA / Grambling State<br />

PK Alan Munoz Mary Hardin-Baylor So. Red Oak, TX / Ferris HS<br />

RET Jordan Rideaux Louisiana College So. Carencro, LA / CHS<br />

DEFENSE<br />

Pos Name School Class Hometown<br />

DL Stephen Jackson Louisiana College So. Haynesville, LA / HHS<br />

DL Brannon Willisson Mississippi College Sr. Fairhope, AL / FHS<br />

DL Mark Manning Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Burnet, TX / Southern Methodist<br />

DL Mark Balderos# Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. McKinney, TX / North McKinney HS<br />

DL James Jenkins# Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. San Antonio, TX / Madison HS<br />

LB Eric Henri Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Lake Dallas, TX / LDHS<br />

LB Quartez Ashmore Mississippi College Jr. Vicksburg, MS / Southwest MS CC<br />

LB Ben Beckworth Mary Hardin-Baylor So. Palestine, TX / PHS<br />

LB Chaz Kui Kahi Louisiana College Sr. Gilmer, TX / GHS<br />

DB Kendale Rayford Louisiana College Sr. Katy, TX / Cy-Springs HS<br />

DB Matt Warnasch Hardin-Simmons Sr. Frisco, TX / FHS<br />

DB Anquanius Frazier# East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist Sr. Daingerfield, TX / Tyler JC<br />

DB Derrick Williams# Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Temple, TX / THS<br />

P Brandon Stevens East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist Sr. Wills Point, TX / Howard Payne<br />

SECOND TEAM<br />

OFFENSE<br />

Pos Name School Class Hometown<br />

WR Tre Mason Howard Payne Fr. League City, TX / Clear Creek HS<br />

WR Steven Thrash <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Jr. Hubbard, TX / HHS<br />

Slot Jordan Rideaux Louisiana College So. Carencro, LA / CHS<br />

TE Renard Ellis Mississippi College Jr. Winter Haven, FL / WHHS<br />

OG Clayton McCorckle Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Shiner, TX / SHS<br />

OG John Paul Bloomer <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Sr. Sugar Land, TX / Austin College<br />

OT Myke Gobert Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Houston, TX / Cy-Ridge HS<br />

OT Jacob Mattina Mississippi College Sr. Gulfport, MS / St. John HS<br />

C Dustin Davis Mary Hardin-Baylor So. Killeen, TX / Harker Heights HS<br />

QB Derek Lewis Louisiana College Sr. Van Vleck, TX / VVHS<br />

RB Jair Stover East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist So. Katy, TX / KHS<br />

RB Tommy Vadell Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. New Orleans, LA / Northshore HS<br />

RB Josh Stephens Hardin-Simmons Fr. Odessa, TX / Permian HS<br />

PK Michael Van Wagner Sul Ross State Jr. Bandera, TX / BHS<br />

RET ZaVious Robbins Hardin-Simmons Jr. Mesquite, TX / MHS<br />

DEFENSE<br />

Pos Name School Class Hometown<br />

DL Austin Sturrock East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist Jr. Sour Lake, TX / Hardin-Jefferson HS<br />

DL Hank Hornsby Hardin-Simmons So. San Antonio, TX / Reagan HS<br />

DL Brandon Davis Louisiana College Jr. Lafayette, LA / Acadiana HS<br />

DL Evan Beaton# East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist So. Whitehouse, TX / WHS<br />

DL Dustin McClure# Howard Payne So. Brownwood, TX / Bangs HS<br />

DL James Villarreal# <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Sr. Sinton, TX / SHS<br />

LB David Batson# Louisiana College Sr. West Monroe, LA / WMHS<br />

LB Jarrad McAdams# <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> So. Corsicana, TX / CHS<br />

LB Fernie Acosta& Sul Ross State Sr. El Paso, TX / Americas HS<br />

LB Joe Alexander& McMurry Sr. Houston, TX<br />

DB Dwight Bonner# <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Sr. Katy, TX / KHS<br />

DB Jammal Johnson# Sul Ross State Jr. Odessa, TX / Permian HS<br />

DB Ryne Davison Mississippi College Sr. Fairhope, AL / FHS<br />

DB Dominique Taylor Louisiana College Jr. Shreveport, LA / Woodlawn HS<br />

P Monte Morales Sul Ross State So. Marfa, TX / MHS<br />

HONORABLE MENTION<br />

OFFENSE<br />

Pos Name School Class Hometown<br />

WR Pi’Dadro Davis Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Jefferson, TX / JHS<br />

TE Marcos Garcia Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. El Paso, TX / Hanks HS<br />

OG Cody Honeycutt# Hardin-Simmons So. Round Rock, TX / RRHS<br />

OG Steven Nicasio# East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist Jr. San Antonio, TX / O’Connor HS<br />

OG Aaron Carter Sul Ross State Jr. Killeen, TX / Shoemaker HS<br />

OT Jonathan Blackman Louisiana College Jr. Ft. Walton Beach, FL / FWBHS<br />

OT Justin Freeman# Sul Ross State Fr. Cuero, TX / CHS<br />

OT Luke Long# Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Arp, TX / AHS<br />

C Jonathan Council# East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist Jr. Waskom, TX / WHS<br />

C Nelson Craddock# Mississippi College Sr. Citronelle, AL / CHS<br />

C Josh Clements McMurry Jr.<br />

QB Josh Saenz Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. McAllen, TX / MHS<br />

RB Derrick Grant Hardin-Simmons Fr. Goodwell, OK / GHS<br />

PK Matt Fields Hardin-Simmons Sr. Flower Mound, TX / Marcus HS<br />

RET Bryson Tucker Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Caldwell, TX / CHS<br />

RET Corey Laidlaw Mississippi College So. Brentwood, TN / Ravenwood HS<br />

DEFENSE<br />

Pos Name School Class Hometown<br />

DL Marco Coppola# Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Willis, TX / WHS<br />

DL Michael Martin# Sul Ross State Fr. Bryan, TX / BHS<br />

DL Nolan Willisson# Mississippi College So. Fairhope, AL / FHS<br />

LB Ricky Poe# Hardin-Simmons Jr. Mesquite, TX / Horn HS<br />

LB Andrew Wallace# McMurry Jr. Midland, TX / MHS<br />

LB Maurice Cowan Mississippi College Jr. Bentonia, MS / Yazoo County HS<br />

LB Kevin Reyna Howard Payne Jr. Wenatchee, WA / WHS<br />

LB Shelton Rainey Hardin-Simmons So. Mont Belvieu, TX / Barbers Hill HS<br />

DB Richard Carlisle Hardin-Simmons Jr. Kaufman, TX / KHS<br />

DB Brett Parker# Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Richmond, TX / Parker HS<br />

DB Michael Tracy# Hardin-Simmons Jr. Glen Rose, TX / GRHS<br />

DB Trey Brown McMurry Sr. Missouri City,TX / Thurgood Marshall HS<br />

DB Johnnie Williams Sul Ross State Jr. Hempstead, TX / HHS<br />

P James Crawford# Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Temple, TX / Academy HS<br />

P Frank Vera# <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Jr. Laredo, TX / Nixon HS<br />

P Cote Schacherl Howard Payne Fr. Flatonia, TX / FHS<br />

NCAA DIVISION III FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />

Saturday, November 22 / First Round<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor def. Hardin-Simmons 38-35<br />

Saturday, November 29 / Second Round<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor def. Wesley (Del.) 46-14<br />

Saturday, December 6 / National Quarterfinal<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor def. Washington & Jefferson 63-7<br />

Saturday, December 13 / National Semifinal<br />

Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater def. Mary Hardin-Baylor 39-13<br />

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS<br />

Offensive Player of the Year: Justin Feaster, QB, Jr., Hardin-Simmons University<br />

Defensive Player of the Year: Eric Henri, LB, Sr., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Josh Littlejohn, OG, Sr., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

Defensive Lineman of the Year: Brannon Willisson, DE, Sr., Mississippi College<br />

Special Teams Player of the Year: Jordan Rideaux, RET, So., Louisiana College<br />

Co-Freshmen of the Year: Tre Mason, WR, Howard Payne University;<br />

Tommy Reyer, QB, Mississippi College<br />

Tri-Sportsmanship Athletes of the Year: Ty Palmer, TE, Sr., <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> University; ZaVious<br />

Robbins, WR, Jr., Hardin-Simmons University; Brannon Willisson, DE, Sr., Mississippi College<br />

Co-Coaches of the Year: Pete Fredenburg, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor;<br />

Jimmie Keeling, Hardin-Simmons University<br />

ASC FOOTBALL Final Standings<br />

Teams Conf. Pct. PF PA Overall Pct. PF PA Home Away Neutral Streak<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor 8-0 1.000 326 75 12-2 .857 544 217 8-1 4-1 0-0 Lost 1<br />

Hardin-Simmons 7-1 .875 341 136 9-2 .818 429 219 5-0 4-2 0-0 Lost 1<br />

Louisiana College 5-3 .625 197 154 7-3 .700 228 173 3-2 4-1 0-0 Won 5<br />

Mississippi College 5-3 .625 250 142 5-5 .500 284 233 3-1 2-4 0-0 Won 3<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 5-3 .625 189 178 5-5 .500 225 240 2-2 3-3 0-0 Won 1<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 3-5 .375 111 257 4-6 .400 145 308 1-3 3-3 0-0 Lost 3<br />

Sul Ross State 2-6 .250 127 242 3-7 .300 184 290 3-3 0-4 0-0 Lost 4<br />

Howard Payne 1-7 .125 121 309 2-8 .200 147 335 1-4 1-4 0-0 Lost 5<br />

McMurry 0-8 .000 98 267 0-10 .000 130 336 0-4 0-6 0-0 Lost 10<br />

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2008 ASC STATISTICAL LEADERS<br />

SCORING OFFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pt Avg<br />

1. Hardin-Simmons 11 59 8 49 1 0 0 429 39.0<br />

2. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 71 15 67 0 0 3 544 38.9<br />

3. Mississippi College 10 37 10 30 0 0 1 284 28.4<br />

4. Louisiana College 10 31 5 23 2 0 0 228 22.8<br />

5. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 30 6 23 1 0 1 225 22.5<br />

6. Sul Ross State 10 23 8 22 0 0 0 184 18.4<br />

7. Howard Payne 10 21 1 16 1 0 0 147 14.7<br />

8. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 19 4 17 1 0 0 145 14.5<br />

9. McMurry 10 17 3 13 1 0 2 130 13.0<br />

SCORING DEFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 29 6 23 0 0 1 217 15.5<br />

2. Louisiana College 10 22 7 18 0 0 1 173 17.3<br />

3. Hardin-Simmons 11 28 8 21 1 0 2 219 19.9<br />

4. Mississippi College 10 32 3 30 0 0 1 233 23.3<br />

5. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 33 4 28 1 0 0 240 24.0<br />

6. Sul Ross State 10 40 4 38 0 0 0 290 29.0<br />

7. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 42 7 33 1 0 0 308 30.8<br />

8. Howard Payne 10 45 8 35 2 0 1 335 33.5<br />

9. McMurry 10 45 7 39 1 0 2 336 33.6<br />

PASS OFFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G<br />

1. Mississippi College 10 406 235 14 57.9 3675 9.1 32 367.5<br />

2. Louisiana College 10 419 256 17 61.1 3257 7.8 23 325.7<br />

3. Hardin-Simmons 10 346 218 12 63.0 3079 8.9 31 307.9<br />

4. Howard Payne 10 457 248 20 54.3 3012 6.6 20 301.2<br />

5. Sul Ross State 10 377 190 20 50.4 2906 7.7 25 290.6<br />

6. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 336 174 15 51.8 2097 6.2 11 209.7<br />

7. McMurry 10 337 134 19 39.8 1850 5.5 14 185.0<br />

8. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 282 130 14 46.1 1524 5.4 15 152.4<br />

9. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 213 111 10 52.1 1967 9.2 23 1 40.5<br />

TOTAL OFFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G<br />

1. Hardin-Simmons 11 2092 3179 742 5271 7.1 57 479.2<br />

2. Mississippi College 10 2356 1763 722 4119 5.7 34 411.9<br />

3. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 3661 2030 942 5691 6.0 65 406.5<br />

4. Louisiana College 10 780 2833 718 3613 5.0 30 361.3<br />

5. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 1740 1607 619 3347 5.4 28 334.7<br />

6. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 1007 1826 663 2833 4.3 18 283.3<br />

7. Sul Ross State 10 1594 1191 655 2785 4.3 22 278.5<br />

8. Howard Payne 10 705 1912 648 2617 4.0 21 261.7<br />

9. McMurry 10 1417 1114 636 2531 4.0 16 253.1<br />

TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plys Yards Avg TD Yds/G<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 1155 2594 881 3749 4.3 26 267.8<br />

2. Louisiana College 10 1475 1623 685 3098 4.5 22 309.8<br />

3. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 1126 2230 657 3356 5.1 32 335.6<br />

4. Mississippi College 10 1376 2040 644 3416 5.3 29 341.6<br />

5. Hardin-Simmons 11 2178 1750 752 3928 5.2 26 357.1<br />

6. McMurry 10 1608 2042 659 3650 5.5 43 365.0<br />

7. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 1966 1706 629 3672 5.8 39 367.2<br />

8. Sul Ross State 10 1828 1870 667 3698 5.5 38 369.8<br />

9. Howard Payne 10 2289 1679 670 3968 5.9 41 396.8<br />

RUSHING OFFENSE G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 722 3661 5.1 42 261.5<br />

2. Mississippi College 10 438 2356 5.4 23 235.6<br />

3. Hardin-Simmons 11 398 2092 5.3 24 190.2<br />

4. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 370 1740 4.7 19 174.0<br />

5. Sul Ross State 10 393 1594 4.1 17 159.4<br />

6. McMurry 10 406 1417 3.5 12 141.7<br />

7. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 359 1007 2.8 9 100.7<br />

8. Louisiana College 10 296 780 2.6 8 78.0<br />

9. Howard Payne 10 302 705 2.3 7 70.5<br />

RUSHING DEFENSE G Rushes Yards Avg. TD Yds/G<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 452 1155 2.6 8 82.5<br />

2. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 351 1126 3.2 12 112.6<br />

3. Mississippi College 10 353 1376 3.9 15 137.6<br />

4. Louisiana College 10 399 1475 3.7 13 147.5<br />

5. McMurry 10 385 1608 4.2 22 160.8<br />

6. Sul Ross State 10 401 1828 4.6 23 182.8<br />

7. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 377 1966 5.2 20 196.6<br />

8. Hardin-Simmons 11 464 2178 4.7 16 198.0<br />

9. Howard Payne 10 435 2289 5.3 28 228.9<br />

PASS OFFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G<br />

1. Hardin-Simmons 11 239 344 8 69.5 3179 9.2 33 289.0<br />

2. Louisiana College 10 248 422 13 58.8 2833 6.7 22 283.3<br />

3. Howard Payne 10 185 346 18 53.5 1912 5.5 14 191.2<br />

4. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 148 304 15 48.7 1826 6.0 9 182.6<br />

5. Mississippi College 10 155 284 18 54.6 1763 6.2 11 176.3<br />

6. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 125 249 18 50.2 1607 6.5 9 160.7<br />

7. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 120 220 6 54.5 2030 9.2 23 145.0<br />

8. Sul Ross State 10 112 262 12 42.7 1191 4.5 5 119.1<br />

9. McMurry 10 92 230 17 40.0 1114 4.8 4 111.4<br />

PASS DEFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G<br />

1. Hardin-Simmons 11 158 288 18 54.9 1750 6.1 10 159.1<br />

2. Louisiana College 10 133 286 16 46.5 1623 5.7 9 162.3<br />

3. Howard Payne 10 127 235 9 54.0 1679 7.1 13 167.9<br />

4. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 136 252 12 54.0 1706 6.8 19 170.6<br />

5. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 239 429 16 55.7 2594 6.0 18 185.3<br />

6. Sul Ross State 10 136 266 13 51.1 1870 7.0 15 187.0<br />

7. Mississippi College 10 158 291 8 54.3 2040 7.0 14 204.0<br />

8. McMurry 10 156 274 9 56.9 2042 7.5 21 204.2<br />

9. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 180 306 11 58.8 2230 7.3 20 223.0<br />

KICKOFF RETURNS G Ret Yds TD Avg<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 42 862 2 20.5<br />

2. Louisiana College 10 33 669 0 20.3<br />

3. Mississippi College 10 40 807 1 20.2<br />

4. McMurry 10 56 1111 0 19.8<br />

5. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 41 800 1 19.5<br />

6. Sul Ross State 10 46 886 0 19.3<br />

7. Hardin-Simmons 11 40 745 1 18.6<br />

8. Howard Payne 10 51 943 0 18.5<br />

9. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 52 888 0 17.1<br />

PUNT RETURN AVG G Ret Yds TD Avg<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 42 519 1 12.4<br />

2. Sul Ross State 10 16 166 0 10.4<br />

3. McMurry 10 20 192 0 9.6<br />

4. Louisiana College 10 27 255 0 9.4<br />

5. Hardin-Simmons 11 18 154 0 8.6<br />

6. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 19 146 0 7.7<br />

7. Howard Payne 10 16 120 0 7.5<br />

8. Mississippi College 10 15 101 0 6.7<br />

9. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 19 103 0 5.4<br />

PUNTING G No. Yards Avg/P PR Avg TB Net/P<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 60 2225 37.1 82 1.4 3 34.7<br />

2. Sul Ross State 10 55 2186 39.7 211 3.8 4 34.5<br />

3. Mississippi College 10 32 1237 38.7 131 4.1 1 33.9<br />

4. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 51 1987 39.0 141 2.8 6 33.8<br />

5. McMurry 10 67 2245 33.5 90 1.3 1 31.9<br />

6. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 55 2167 39.4 375 6.8 4 31.1<br />

7. Louisiana College 10 57 2065 36.2 252 4.4 2 31.1<br />

8. Howard Payne 10 70 2690 38.4 516 7.4 4 29.9<br />

9. Hardin-Simmons 11 34 1144 33.6 74 2.2 4 29.1<br />

FIELD GOALS G Made Att Pct<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 15 20 .750<br />

2. Louisiana College 10 5 7 .714<br />

3. Sul Ross State 10 8 13 .615<br />

3. Hardin-Simmons 11 8 13 .615<br />

5. McMurry 10 3 5 .600<br />

6. Mississippi College 10 10 17 .588<br />

7. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 6 12 .500<br />

7. Howard Payne 10 1 2 .500<br />

9. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 4 10 .400<br />

SACKS BY G Sacks Yards<br />

1. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 36 299<br />

2. Louisiana College 10 21 180<br />

3. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 17 128<br />

4. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 16 112<br />

5. Mississippi College 10 15 53<br />

6. Howard Payne 10 13 101<br />

7. McMurry 10 10 84<br />

7. Hardin-Simmons 11 10 60<br />

9. Sul Ross State 10 8 71<br />

|--Gained--| |---Lost---|<br />

TURNOVER MARGIN G Fum Int Tot Fum Int Tot Mar Per/G<br />

1. Hardin-Simmons 11 11 18 29 4 8 12 +17 1.55<br />

2. Mary Hardin-Baylor 14 12 16 28 13 6 19 +9 0.64<br />

3. Sul Ross State 10 14 13 27 10 12 22 +5 0.50<br />

4. Louisiana College 10 11 16 27 15 13 28 -1 -0.10<br />

5. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 10 13 11 24 10 18 28 -4 -0.40<br />

6. McMurry 10 13 9 22 11 17 28 -6 -0.60<br />

6. <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 10 8 12 20 11 15 26 -6 -0.60<br />

8. Mississippi College 10 12 8 20 9 18 27 -7 -0.70<br />

9. Howard Payne 10 9 9 18 11 18 29 -11 -1.10<br />

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS<br />

RUSHING Cl G Att. Yards Avg. TD Long Avg/G<br />

1. D. Mays-MC JR 9 216 1137 5.3 13 45 126.3<br />

2. J. Swearington-SRSU FR 10 152 909 6.0 10 54 90.9<br />

3. Jair Stover-ETBU SO 10 173 860 5.0 4 46 86.0<br />

4. Corey George-ETBU SO 10 121 655 5.4 9 77 65.5<br />

5. Josh Saenz-UMHB SR 13 146 788 5.4 11 59 60.6<br />

6. Anthony Smith-TLU JR 8 125 444 3.6 2 55 55.5<br />

7. Matt Hurst-UMHB SO 12 104 632 6.1 10 38 52.7<br />

8. Josh Stephens-HSU SO 10 99 513 5.2 4 48 51.3<br />

9. Bryson Tucker-UMHB JR 14 113 672 5.9 4 49 48.0<br />

10. Derrick Grant-HSU SO 11 83 526 6.3 5 93 47.8<br />

PASSING YDS/GAME Cl G Comp-Att-IntPct. Yards TD Long Avg/G<br />

1. Derek Lewis-LC JR 10 242-412-1358.7 2758 21 87 275.8<br />

2. Justin Feaster-HSU JR 11 229-331-869.2 3023 31 60 274.8<br />

3. Joel Waldon-TLU SR 10 135-269-1250.2 1701 9 92 170.1<br />

4. Z, Hubbard-HPU SO 10 161-289-1555.7 1587 12 59 158.7<br />

5. S.Oehlschlaeger-ETBU SO 10 122-243-1750.2 1533 9 49 153.3<br />

6. Monte Morales-SRSU SO 10 108-250-1143.2 1162 5 44 116.2<br />

7. T. Reyer-MC FR 10 88-168-9 52.4 1116 7 47 111.6<br />

8. Josh Saenz-UMHB SR 13 74-145-4 51.0 1370 15 82 105.4<br />

9. Kyle Noack-UMHB SO 11 42-68-2 61.8 618 6 52 56.2<br />

10. Dustin Burleson-TLU JR 10 11-28-3 39.3 91 0 38 9.1<br />

RECEIVING AVG/GAMECl G Rec. Yards TD Long Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G<br />

1. Mychal Carrillo-HSU SR11 87 1076 12 58 7.9 12.4 97.8<br />

2. Jordan Rideaux-LC SO10 68 837 8 58 6.8 12.3 83.7<br />

3. T, Mason-HPU FR 8 32 633 9 86 4.0 19.8 79.1<br />

4. Taylor Huffman-LC SR10 65 712 3 58 6.5 11.0 71.2<br />

5. ZaVious Robbins-HSU JR 11 42 685 8 68 3.8 16.3 62.3<br />

6. Steven Thrash-TLU JR10 45 614 5 77 4.5 13.6 61.4<br />

7. Marcus Preston-LC SR10 42 587 7 87 4.2 14.0 58.7<br />

8. Simeon Neal-MCM SO 9 30 510 2 54 3.3 17.0 56.7<br />

9. Pi'Dadro Davis-UMHB JR 12 25 679 8 82 2.1 27.2 56.6<br />

10. Jari Brooks-ETBU SO 9 32 460 3 44 3.6 14.4 51.1<br />

TOTAL OFFENSE Cl G Rush Pass Plays TotalYds/G<br />

1. Justin Feaster-HSU JR 11 221 3023 409 3244 294.9<br />

2. Derek Lewis-LC JR 10 -163 2758 467 2595 259.5<br />

3. Joel Waldon-TLU SR 10 36 1701 354 1737 173.7<br />

4. Josh Saenz-UMHB SR 13 788 1370 291 2158 166.0<br />

5. Z, Hubbard-HPU SO 10 12 1587 362 1599 159.9<br />

6. T. Reyer-MC FR 10 394 1116 244 1510 151.0<br />

7. S.Oehlschlaeger-ETBU SO 10 -38 1533 271 1495 149.5<br />

8. Monte Morales-SRSU SO 10 102 1162 339 1264 126.4<br />

9. D. Mays-MC JR 9 1137 0 216 1137 126.3<br />

10. J. Swearington-SRSU FR 10 909 0 152 909 90.9<br />

SCORING Cl G TD FG XPT 2XP Pts Pts/G<br />

1. D. Mays-MC JR 9 13 0 0 0 78 8.7<br />

2. Alan Munoz-UMHB SO14 0 15 67 0 112 8.0<br />

3. T, Mason-HPU FR 8 10 0 0 0 60 7.5<br />

4. Matt Fields-HSU SR11 1 8 47 0 77 7.0<br />

5. Mychal Carrillo-HSU SR11 12 0 0 2 74 6.7<br />

6. J. Swearington-SRSU FR10 10 0 0 0 60 6.0<br />

7. Corey George-ETBU SO10 9 0 0 2 56 5.6<br />

8. Josh Saenz-UMHB SR13 11 0 0 0 66 5.1<br />

9. Matt Hurst-UMHB SO12 10 0 0 0 60 5.0<br />

10. ZaVious Robbins-HSU JR 11 9 0 0 0 54 4.9<br />

SCORING (TDs) Cl G TD Rush Pass Ret. PAT Pts Pts/G<br />

1. D. Mays-MC JR 9 13 13 0 0 0 78 8.7<br />

2. T, Mason-HPU FR 8 10 1 9 0 0 60 7.5<br />

3. Mychal Carrillo-HSU SR 11 12 0 12 0 1 74 6.7<br />

4. J. Swearington-SRSU FR 10 10 10 0 0 0 60 6.0<br />

5. Corey George-ETBU SO 10 9 9 0 0 1 56 5.6<br />

6. Josh Saenz-UMHB SR 13 11 11 0 0 0 66 5.1<br />

7. Matt Hurst-UMHB SO 12 10 10 0 0 0 60 5.0<br />

8. ZaVious Robbins-HSU JR 11 9 0 8 1 0 54 4.9<br />

9. Jordan Rideaux-LC SO 10 8 0 8 0 0 48 4.8<br />

10. Justin Feaster-HSU JR 11 8 8 0 0 0 48 4.4<br />

SCORING (KICK) Cl G PATs FGs Pts Pts/G<br />

1. Alan Muñoz-UMHB SO 14 67-71 15-20 112 8.0<br />

2. Matt Fields-HSU SR 11 47-55 8-13 71 6.5<br />

3. Mike Van Wagner-SRSU JR 10 22-23 8-13 46 4.6<br />

4. K. Kruse-MC SR 10 30-35 3-6 39 3.9<br />

5. John Michiels-LC SO 10 23-28 5-7 38 3.8<br />

6. Josh Spaw-TLU SR 10 17-18 4-8 29 2.9<br />

ALL PURPOSE Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yards Yards/G<br />

1. Jordan Rideaux-LC SO 10 16 837 245 403 1501 150.1<br />

2. D. Mays-MC JR 9 1137 174 0 0 1311 145.7<br />

3. Mychal Carrillo-HSU SR 11 139 1076 139 0 1354 123.1<br />

4. Anthony Smith-TLU JR 8 444 277 22 175 918 114.8<br />

1912 3-1-0<br />

Coach: James Harley<br />

6 Brackenridge H.S. 0<br />

71 Flatonia H.S. 0<br />

20 Yorktown H.S. 0<br />

6 Brackenridge H.S. 14<br />

12<br />

1913 2-0-0<br />

Coach: James Harley<br />

Brackenridge H.S. 7<br />

13 Brackenridge H.S. 7<br />

0<br />

1914 0-3-0<br />

Coach: Emil Sitz<br />

Coronal Institute 58<br />

? San Antonio H.S.<br />

(SAHS winner)<br />

?<br />

6 Peacock 60<br />

19<br />

1915 3-1-0<br />

Coach: James Harley<br />

Gonzales H.S. 0<br />

6 San Marcos Normal 13<br />

31 Staples H.S. 0<br />

42 Lockhart H.S. 0<br />

TLU FOOTBALL GAME-BY-GAME<br />

Bulldogs Overall Record: 265-324-14<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>, then known as <strong>Lutheran</strong> College, fielded its<br />

first football team in 1912. The team is pictured here.<br />

26<br />

1916 1-0-0<br />

Coach: James Harley<br />

Seguin H.S. 0<br />

18<br />

1917 1-0-0<br />

Coach: James Harley<br />

Seguin H.S. 0<br />

1918-1920<br />

No team fielded.<br />

47<br />

1921 3-0-0<br />

Coach: Edgar Hennig<br />

Seguin H.S. 0<br />

6 Gonzales H.S. 0<br />

2 Floresville H.S.* 0<br />

* Forfeit<br />

1922<br />

No team fielded.<br />

6<br />

1923 0-2-1<br />

Coach: A.J. Briesemeister<br />

San Marcos Tr. Sch. 6<br />

0 San Marcos Tr. Sch. 13<br />

? San Marcos Baptist<br />

(SMB winner)<br />

?<br />

0<br />

1924 0-1-0<br />

Coach: A.J. Briesemeister<br />

Kyle 12<br />

13<br />

1925 1-3-1<br />

Coach: A.J. Briesemeister<br />

Luling H.S. 19<br />

20 Wesleyan Institute 0<br />

12 St. Mary’s Academy-S.A. 38<br />

0 Lockhart H.S. 22<br />

6 Seguin H.S. 6<br />

0<br />

1926 3-3<br />

Coach: Jack Doerfler<br />

Fredericksburg H.S. 7<br />

? Lockhart H.S.<br />

(Lockhart H.S. winner)<br />

?<br />

0 Peacock Mil. Acad. 20<br />

61 Wesleyan Inst.-SA 0<br />

6 San Marcos H.S. 0<br />

25 Seguin H.S. 0<br />

0<br />

1927 7-2-1<br />

Coach: Jack Doerfler<br />

San Marcos Bapt. Ac. 56<br />

12 Taylor H.S. 0<br />

7 Peacock Mil. Acad. 6<br />

13 San Antonio JC 13<br />

19 Luling H.S. 0<br />

27 Wesleyan Institute 0<br />

12 Seguin H.S. 0<br />

No game records available for<br />

remaining three games.<br />

TLU went 2-1 in this span.<br />

10<br />

1928 8-1<br />

Coach: Jack Doerfler<br />

Schulenberg H.S. 0<br />

0 Blinn JC 44<br />

20 San Antonio JC 0<br />

14 San Marcos Bapt. Acad. 6<br />

20 San Marcos Lobos 6<br />

7 <strong>Texas</strong> School for Deaf 3<br />

19 Peacock Military Acad. 0<br />

13 San Marcos Bobkittens 6<br />

9 Schreiner Inst. Preps 0<br />

The 1926 Bulldogs pose for their team photo.<br />

0<br />

1929 6-2<br />

Coach: Jack Doerfler<br />

St. Mary’s (<strong>Texas</strong>) 51<br />

20 Blinn JC 6<br />

12 <strong>Texas</strong> School/Deaf 6<br />

36 Victoria JC 6<br />

7 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 19<br />

25 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> Fr. 12<br />

40 San Antonio JC 0<br />

24 St. Edward’s “B” 0<br />

13<br />

1930 4-5-1<br />

Coach: Fred Weston<br />

San Antonio JC 0<br />

6 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 6<br />

0 St. Mary’s (TX) 6<br />

0 Edinburg JC 40<br />

25 Blinn JC 0<br />

0 Victoria JC 6<br />

0 <strong>Texas</strong> School/Deaf 13<br />

19 Clifton JC 6<br />

13 Houston JC 0<br />

7 <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 25<br />

0<br />

1931 5-4-0<br />

Coach: Fred Weston<br />

Blinn JC 6<br />

0 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 38<br />

13 12th Fld. Art./S.A. 6<br />

0 Schreiner 24<br />

20 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 13<br />

19 9th Fld. Art./S.A. 6<br />

0 <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 44<br />

6 <strong>Texas</strong> School/Deaf 0<br />

7 Randolph AFB 6<br />

57


58<br />

TLU FOOTBALL GAME-BY-GAME<br />

The offensive unit of the 1927 Bulldogs shows its form.<br />

1932 1-5-0<br />

Coach: Jack Doerfler<br />

13 12th Fld. Art./S.A. 7<br />

7 23rd Fld. Inf./S.A. 42<br />

7 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 12<br />

6 Victoria JC 34<br />

6 Blinn JC 34<br />

0 Schreiner 27<br />

1933-1936<br />

No teams fielded.<br />

6<br />

1937 3-5-0<br />

Coach: George Kieffer<br />

Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 13<br />

13 <strong>Texas</strong> School/Deaf 6<br />

0 Schreiner 7<br />

7 St. Mary’s (<strong>Texas</strong>) 12<br />

6 Brownsville JC 12<br />

25 Clifton JC 6<br />

12 Clifton JC 8<br />

19 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 0<br />

13 <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 33<br />

3<br />

1938 4-4-1<br />

Coach: George Kieffer<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 20<br />

0 Schreiner 13<br />

6 Lamar Tech 33<br />

27 <strong>Texas</strong> School/Deaf 0<br />

14 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 0<br />

0 Brownsville JC 7<br />

25 Clifton JC 6<br />

13 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 7<br />

13 Randolph AFB 13<br />

0<br />

1939 2-7-0<br />

Coach: George Kieffer<br />

Paris JC 27<br />

0 <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 40<br />

0 Kilgore JC 40<br />

0 Schreiner 32<br />

39 Clifton JC 6<br />

0 Lamar Tech 18<br />

18 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 6<br />

? Allen Academy<br />

(Allen winner)<br />

?<br />

0 Angelo St. 12<br />

9<br />

1940 6-3-0<br />

Coach: George Kieffer<br />

Southwestern 27<br />

0 Schreiner 32<br />

12 Decatur 0<br />

13 Angelo St. 34<br />

7 Allen Academy 2<br />

60 Clifton JC 0<br />

7 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 6<br />

34 Galveston JC 0<br />

34 Lamar Tech 21<br />

1941-45<br />

No team fielded.<br />

14<br />

1946 4-4-0<br />

Coach: Fritz Lehnhoff<br />

Navarro JC 21<br />

0 Schreiner 7<br />

0 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 13<br />

0 Sul Ross 32<br />

19 Clifton JC 0<br />

26 Allen Academy 0<br />

19 Clifton JC 7<br />

28 Allen Academy 0<br />

2<br />

1947 4-5-1<br />

Coach: Fritz Lehnhoff<br />

Navarro JC* 0<br />

0 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 12<br />

12 Schreiner 21<br />

7 Edinburg JC 7<br />

14 Wharton JC 12<br />

32 Victoria JC 6<br />

19 Brownsville JC 0<br />

7 Uvalde JC 13<br />

0 Clifton JC 19<br />

28 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 0<br />

* Forfeit by <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

(Actual score counts on coach’s<br />

W/L record)<br />

0<br />

1948 2-7-1<br />

Coach: Fritz Lehnhoff<br />

Trinity B 12<br />

0 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> (Fr.) 0<br />

19 Clifton JC 2<br />

0 Laredo JC 12<br />

12 Edinburg JC 14<br />

8 Wharton JC 34<br />

7 Brownsville JC 12<br />

7 Uvalde JC 18<br />

18 Victoria JC 6<br />

13 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 34<br />

0<br />

1949 2-5-1<br />

Coach: Fritz Lehnhoff<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 20<br />

6 Daniel Baker 6<br />

19 Randolph AFB 0<br />

7 East Central Okla. 25<br />

65 Nueva Leon, Mexico 0<br />

0 Corpus Christi NAS 13<br />

13 Southeastern Okla. 14<br />

0 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 31<br />

21<br />

1950 3-5<br />

Coach: George Kieffer<br />

Brooke Army Medics 13<br />

7 Randolph AFB 0<br />

0 Schreiner 12<br />

0 East Central Okla. 13<br />

19 Corpus Christi NAS 0<br />

7 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 46<br />

0 Daniel Baker 6<br />

0 Southeastern Okla. 6<br />

7<br />

1951 3-5<br />

Coach: George Kieffer<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 37<br />

6 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 46<br />

6 Del Mar JC 58<br />

26 Victoria JC 13<br />

7 Schreiner 20<br />

0 Wharton JC 26<br />

68 Uvalde JC 0<br />

14 San Marcos AFB 0<br />

Head Coach Fritz Lehnhoff and Assistant Coach Red Miller<br />

talk prior to the 1947 season.<br />

The 1938 Bulldogs gather for the team picture.<br />

0<br />

1952 1-8<br />

Coach: George Kieffer<br />

Tyler JC 40<br />

7 Great Western 19<br />

7 UT-Arlington 27<br />

13 Howard Payne 39<br />

19 Uvalde JC 0<br />

6 Victoria JC 19<br />

14 Wharton JC 44<br />

0 Del Mar JC 33<br />

0 Randolph AFB 19<br />

0<br />

1953 2-7<br />

Coach: John J. Kramer<br />

Schreiner 16<br />

0 Sul Ross St. 39<br />

0 Arlington St. 7<br />

0 Howard Payne 21<br />

26 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 6<br />

7 Austin College 19<br />

19 Victoria JC 7<br />

0 Wharton JC 28<br />

0 Del Mar JC 41<br />

0<br />

1954 1-7<br />

Coach: John J. Kramer<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 20<br />

6 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 20<br />

0 Sam Houston St. 46<br />

6 S.F. Austin 64<br />

12 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 7<br />

12 Sul Ross St. 18<br />

18 McNeese St. (La.) 33<br />

7 East Central Okla. 60<br />

TLU FOOTBALL GAME-BY-GAME<br />

6<br />

1955 0-7-1<br />

Coach: John J. Kramer<br />

Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 47<br />

13 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 33<br />

7 Sam Houston St. 26<br />

0 S.F. Austin 64<br />

7 Louisiana College 20<br />

14 Sul Ross St. 27<br />

0 McNeese St. (La.) 31<br />

7 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 7<br />

6<br />

1956 5-3<br />

Coach: John J. Kramer<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 39<br />

6 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 19<br />

26 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 0<br />

27 East Central Okla. 6<br />

19 Louisiana College 20<br />

46 Sul Ross St. 10<br />

14 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 7<br />

33 Austin College 14<br />

12<br />

1957 2-6<br />

Coach: John J. Kramer<br />

Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 28<br />

13 Good Fellow AFB 21<br />

6 East Central Okla. 33<br />

7 McMurry 9<br />

20 Louisiana College 26<br />

9 Sul Ross St. 12<br />

20 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 13<br />

33 Austin College 15<br />

7<br />

1958 0-8<br />

Coach: John J. Kramer<br />

Pensacola NAS 27<br />

0 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 27<br />

8 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 26<br />

0 McMurry 63<br />

7 Louisiana College 26<br />

12 Northwest Louisiana 43<br />

7 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 14<br />

7 Austin College 19<br />

12<br />

1959 3-6-1<br />

Coach: Jim Malmquist<br />

Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 14<br />

6 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 36<br />

60 Monterrey Tech, Mexico 0<br />

23 Louisiana College 26<br />

26 UT-Arlington 27<br />

50 Lackland AFB 8<br />

13 McMurry 42<br />

14 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 0<br />

13 Austin College 33<br />

39<br />

1960 5-4<br />

Coach: Jim Malmquist<br />

Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 7<br />

7 McMurry College 15<br />

2 Pensacola NAS 3<br />

14 Sul Ross St. 16<br />

7 Louisiana College 13<br />

25 Lackland AFB 6<br />

27 St. Mary’s (Kan.) 8<br />

21 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 13<br />

2 Monterrey Tech, Mexico 0<br />

(Forfeit)<br />

0<br />

1961 5-3-1<br />

Coach: Jim Malmquist<br />

McMurry 6<br />

7 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 6<br />

13 S.F. Austin 9<br />

35 Tarleton St. 0<br />

33 Sul Ross St. 14<br />

0 Louisiana College 7<br />

13 Eastern N.M. 17<br />

16 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 0<br />

14 Youngstown (Ohio) 14<br />

Head Coach Verl “Jiggs” Westergard, left, sits with a pair<br />

of his players.<br />

59


60<br />

TLU FOOTBALL GAME-BY-GAME<br />

Head Coach Fred Hightower, far left, and the Bulldogs of 1966 stand for the team photo.<br />

1962 5-4<br />

Coach: Verl Westergard<br />

7 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 25<br />

21 S.F. Austin 6<br />

34 Tarleton St. 14<br />

14 Sul Ross St. 28<br />

7 Howard Payne 14<br />

38 Eastern N.M. 30<br />

28 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 8<br />

6 Youngstown (Ohio) 13<br />

35 N.M. Highlands 28<br />

14<br />

1963 5-5<br />

Coach: Verl Westergard<br />

Youngstown (Ohio) 7<br />

8 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 22<br />

8 Howard Payne 7<br />

0 Tarleton St. 31<br />

9 N.M. Highlands 7<br />

7 Eastern N.M. 34<br />

34 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 0<br />

8 Lackland AFB 24<br />

23 Southeastern Okla. 6<br />

27 Bishop College 6<br />

7<br />

1964 6-4<br />

Coach: Fred Hightower<br />

Sul Ross St. 6<br />

3 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 14<br />

7 Howard Payne 0<br />

0 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 36<br />

24 Tarleton St. 8<br />

0 Sam Houston St. 27<br />

26 Eastern N.M. 7<br />

13 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 0<br />

20 McMurry 17<br />

17 Bishop College<br />

1965 1-9<br />

Coach: Fred Hightower<br />

42<br />

0 Sul Ross St. 13<br />

0 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 31<br />

6 East <strong>Texas</strong> St. 13<br />

0 Sam Houston St. 28<br />

0 Tarleton St. 27<br />

0 Angelo St. 34<br />

6 Trinity 20<br />

0 McMurry 16<br />

12 Bishop College 19<br />

22 <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-C.C. 20<br />

3<br />

1966 2-7<br />

Coach: Fred Hightower<br />

Sul Ross St. 13<br />

3 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 34<br />

0 East <strong>Texas</strong> St. 42<br />

3 Jacksonville St. (Ala.) 21<br />

6 Tarleton 28<br />

19 Angelo St. 13<br />

7 Trinity 17<br />

35 Midwestern (Iowa) 7<br />

27 Bishop College 28<br />

7<br />

1967 3-5<br />

Coach: Fred Hightower<br />

Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 30<br />

42 Bishop College 0<br />

26 Tarleton St. 28<br />

12 Colorado College 13<br />

34 Trinity 12<br />

29 Angelo St. 31<br />

82 Paul Quinn 6<br />

24 Austin College 39<br />

7<br />

1968 3-5<br />

Coach: Fred Hightower<br />

Bishop College 18<br />

0 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 40<br />

28 Northwood 0<br />

21 Trinity 41<br />

23 Tarleton St. 20<br />

7 Angelo St. 6<br />

8 St. Mary’s (Kan.) 20<br />

18 Austin College 35<br />

15<br />

1969 4-5-1<br />

Coach: Carman Bonner<br />

Bishop College 23<br />

24 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 24<br />

13 Howard Payne 15<br />

25 Cameron (Okla.) 8<br />

24 Tarleton St. 6<br />

20 Austin College 21<br />

23 Trinity 14<br />

14 Angelo St. 46<br />

47 Northwood 6<br />

14 St. Mary’s (Kan.) 28<br />

3<br />

1970 5-4-1<br />

Coach: Carman Bonner<br />

Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 14<br />

21 Bishop College 34<br />

3 Eastern N.M. 16<br />

17 UT-Arlington 3<br />

10 Cameron (Okla.) 10<br />

37 Austin College 6<br />

34 Jackson St. (Miss.) 40<br />

10 Prairie View A&M 0<br />

21 Arkansas A&M 14<br />

28 Northwood 0<br />

0<br />

1971 5-6<br />

Coach: Jim Wacker<br />

Howard Payne 7<br />

21 Northwood 6<br />

17 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 34<br />

7 Eastern N.M. 14<br />

24 Trinity 27<br />

53 St. Mary’s (<strong>Texas</strong>) 12<br />

58 Austin College 21<br />

20 Jackson St. (Miss.) 48<br />

6 Prairie View A&M 17<br />

41 Ark.-Monticello 14<br />

20 Bishop College 0<br />

0<br />

1972 3-7<br />

Coach: Jim Wacker<br />

Howard Payne 7<br />

12 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 17<br />

14 Arkansas St.* 13<br />

0 Trinity 42<br />

2 Prairie View A&M* 0<br />

6 N.M. Highlands 23<br />

40 Austin College 6<br />

21 McMurry 13<br />

49 Bishop College 28<br />

7 Millsaps (Miss.) 12<br />

*forfeit by TLU<br />

D.W. Rutledge, pictured here<br />

in 1974, was an All-American<br />

linebacker.<br />

7<br />

1973 7-3<br />

Coach: Jim Wacker<br />

Howard Payne* 28<br />

0 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 21<br />

34 Arkansas St. 5<br />

21 Trinity 20<br />

6 Prairie View A&M 17<br />

14 N. Arizona 28<br />

55 Austin College 7<br />

33 McMurry 12<br />

26 Bishop College 9<br />

36 Millsaps (Miss.) 6<br />

* forfeit by Howard Payne<br />

30<br />

1974 11-0<br />

NAIA-II National Champions<br />

Coach: Jim Wacker<br />

Tarleton 0<br />

30 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 7<br />

50 Howard Payne 14<br />

37 Trinity 0<br />

35 Valparaiso (Ind.) 6<br />

57 Austin College 0<br />

28 McMurry 0<br />

45 Harding 0<br />

15 Bishop College 9<br />

52 Linfield (Ore.)* 8<br />

42 Missouri Valley** 0<br />

* NAIA-II National Semifinal game<br />

** NAIA-II National Championship<br />

42<br />

1975 11-1<br />

NAIA-II<br />

National Champions<br />

Coach: Jim Wacker<br />

Tarleton St. 6<br />

21 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 20<br />

12 Howard Payne 17<br />

14 Trinity 0<br />

42 Arkansas Polytechnic 0<br />

28 Prairie View A&M 3<br />

40 McMurry 6<br />

28 Harding (Ark.) 6<br />

47 Bishop College 14<br />

21 Midland <strong>Lutheran</strong>*** 20<br />

32 Hanover (Ind.)* 13<br />

34 California <strong>Lutheran</strong>** 8<br />

* NAIA-II National Semifinal game<br />

** NAIA-II National Championship<br />

*** <strong>Lutheran</strong> Brotherhood Bowl<br />

TLU FOOTBALL GAME-BY-GAME<br />

TLU Hall of Famers David Wehmeyer, second from right, and<br />

D.W. Rutledge, far right, came back to their alma mater for<br />

this 1984 game program photo shoot.<br />

21<br />

1976 10-1<br />

NAIA-II National Semifinalist<br />

Coach: Dan Knight<br />

Tarleton St. 9<br />

13 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 9<br />

32 Howard Payne 16<br />

21 Trinity 0<br />

36 Central Okla. 20<br />

57 Arkansas Tech 20<br />

48 Prairie View A&M 14<br />

36 McMurry 0<br />

35 S.F. Austin 18<br />

33 Bishop College 3<br />

0 Westminster (Pa.)* 31<br />

* NAIA-II National Semifinal game<br />

7<br />

1977 4-6<br />

Coach: Dan Knight<br />

Tarleton St. 17<br />

21 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 13<br />

7 Howard Payne 30<br />

40 Trinity 6<br />

28 Central Okla. 21<br />

19 Prairie View A&M 14<br />

3 Cameron (Okla.) 20<br />

0 Southwestern Okla. 21<br />

14 Bishop College 17<br />

13 Eastern N.M. 28<br />

0<br />

1978 3-6<br />

Coach: Dan Knight<br />

Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 14<br />

18 Howard Payne 12<br />

0 Central Okla. 25<br />

14 Sam Houston St. 21<br />

7 Prairie View A&M 12<br />

14 Cameron (Okla.) 22<br />

22 Southwestern Okla. 8<br />

19 Bishop College 24<br />

16 Eastern N.M. 0<br />

5<br />

1979 4-6<br />

Coach: Dan Knight<br />

Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 19<br />

23 Howard Payne 6<br />

0 S.F. Austin 58<br />

9 Sam Houston St. 32<br />

30 Prairie View A&M 21<br />

0 Cameron (Okla.) 21<br />

7 Southwestern Okla. 16<br />

14 Bishop College 12<br />

7 Eastern N.M. 0<br />

0 Central Okla. 30<br />

3<br />

1980 4-6<br />

Coach: Dan Knight<br />

Henderson St. (Ark.) 6<br />

0 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 38<br />

3 Howard Payne 14<br />

7 Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 0<br />

17 Sam Houston St. 7<br />

0 Prairie View A&M 3<br />

19 East Central Okla. 28<br />

38 Southwestern Okla. 27<br />

0 Bishop College 19<br />

14 Eastern N.M. 7<br />

22<br />

1981 4-6<br />

Coach: Vernon Fewell<br />

Henderson St. (Ark.) 24<br />

0 Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> 59<br />

6 Howard Payne 35<br />

14 Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 21<br />

22 Sam Houston 13<br />

14 Prairie View A&M 25<br />

29 East Central Okla. 13<br />

20 Southwestern Okla. 26<br />

24 Bishop College 23<br />

14 Eastern N.M. 13<br />

24<br />

1982 4-5<br />

Coach: Vernon Fewell<br />

Howard Payne 20<br />

16 Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 27<br />

17 Sam Houston St. 21<br />

34 Langston (Okla.) 8<br />

17 Prairie View A&M 6<br />

20 East Central Okla. 28<br />

8 Southwestern Okla. 34<br />

3 Bishop College 33<br />

14 Eastern N.M. 10<br />

27<br />

1983 7-3<br />

Coach: Vernon Fewell<br />

Austin College 0<br />

9 Howard Payne 10<br />

41 Ouachita Baptist 8<br />

7 Sam Houston St. 14<br />

33 Langston (Okla.) 22<br />

33 Prairie View A&M 14<br />

35 East Central Okla. 44<br />

24 Bishop College 7<br />

26 Southeastern OK 7<br />

24 Eastern N.M. 10<br />

24<br />

1984 5-3-1<br />

Coach: Vernon Fewell<br />

Austin College 0<br />

7 Howard Payne 7<br />

23 McMurry 0<br />

13 Tarleton St. 10<br />

9 Southeastern Okla. 3<br />

23 Prairie View A&M 14<br />

14 East Central Okla. 48<br />

12 Bishop College 36<br />

7 Eastern N.M. 42<br />

7<br />

1985 6-3<br />

Coach: Vernon Fewell<br />

N.M. Highlands 38<br />

5 East Central Okla. 2<br />

31 McMurry 6<br />

21 Tarleton St. 3<br />

24 Eastern N.M.# 27<br />

8 Howard Payne 26<br />

30 Prairie View A&M 6<br />

34 Nuevo Leon, Mexico 3<br />

31 Bishop College 27<br />

# Overtime tie-breaker<br />

7<br />

1986 1-9<br />

Coach: Vernon Fewell<br />

Ark.-Monticello 13<br />

9 Howard Payne 0<br />

15 Tarleton St. 21<br />

13 Eastern N.M. 41<br />

2 East Central Okla. 13<br />

18 Prairie View A&M 28<br />

24 N.M. Highlands 31<br />

10 Bishop College 14<br />

3 Cameron (Okla.) 28<br />

3 Sul Ross St. 27<br />

Paul Salness, a flanker from Spring, catches this touchdown<br />

pass against Bishop during the Homecoming game of<br />

1986.<br />

61


62<br />

TLU FOOTBALL GAME-BY-GAME<br />

Valdermar Herrera hits the open field during a game in 1985.<br />

1987 2-8<br />

Coach: Vernon Fewell<br />

13 Ark. Monticello 28<br />

6 Henderson St. (Ark.) 7<br />

27 Tarleton St. 6<br />

17 East Central Okla. 36<br />

16 Prairie View A&M 17<br />

27 Howard Payne 13<br />

22 Abilene Christian 37<br />

10 Cameron (Okla.) 28<br />

37 Howard Payne 56<br />

17<br />

1998 4-6<br />

Coach: Bryan Marmion<br />

2-5 American Southwest<br />

Langston (Okla.) 43<br />

50 McPherson (Kan.) 34<br />

74 SW Assm. of God 20<br />

0 Austin College+ 34<br />

0 McMurry+ 55<br />

0 Howard Payne+ 39<br />

29 Sul Ross St.+ 27<br />

6 Hardin-Simmons+ 83<br />

23 Mississippi College+ 21<br />

3 Mary Hardin-Baylor+ 27<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

7<br />

1999 3-7<br />

Coach: Bryan Marmion<br />

2-5 American Southwest<br />

Langston (Okla.) 31<br />

13 McPherson (Kan.) 34<br />

53 SW Assm. of God 16<br />

34 Austin College+* 31<br />

21 McMurry+ 68<br />

7 Howard Payne+ 42<br />

40 Sul Ross St.+ 44<br />

26 Hardin-Simmons+ 35<br />

6 Mississippi College+ 28<br />

34 Mary Hardin-Baylor+ 24<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

* Overtime<br />

21<br />

2000 4-6<br />

Coach: Bryan Marmion<br />

4-5 American Southwest<br />

Trinity 40<br />

23 Sul Ross State+ 21<br />

14 Hardin-Simmons+ 42<br />

28 Mary Hardin-Baylor+ 42<br />

10 McMurry+ 51<br />

14 Austin College+ 35<br />

35 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist+ 7<br />

45 Louisiana College+ 28<br />

34 Mississippi College+ 32<br />

13 Howard Payne+ 45<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

14<br />

2001 2-8<br />

Coach: Bryan Marmion<br />

2-7 American Southwest<br />

Trinity 41<br />

23 Sul Ross State+ 37<br />

7 Hardin-Simmons+ 45<br />

9 Mary Hardin-Baylor+ 44<br />

51 McMurry+* 48<br />

13 Austin College+ 38<br />

24 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist+ 38<br />

48 Louisiana College+ 44<br />

3 Mississippi College+ 41<br />

29 Howard Payne+ 36<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

* Overtime<br />

14<br />

2002 2-8<br />

Coach: Tom Mueller<br />

2-7 American Southwest<br />

Trinity 42<br />

7 Hardin-Simmons+ 56<br />

5 Mary Hardin-Baylor+ 24<br />

21 McMurry+ 20<br />

21 Austin College+ 24<br />

21 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist+ 28<br />

6 Louisiana College+ 22<br />

16 Mississippi College+ 36<br />

10 Howard Payne+ 49<br />

24 Sul Ross State+ 21<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

0<br />

2003 2-8<br />

Coach: Tom Mueller<br />

2-7 American Southwest<br />

Trinity 40<br />

12 Hardin-Simmons + 29<br />

7 Mary Hardin-Baylor + 27<br />

39 McMurry + 42<br />

14 Austin College + 31<br />

21 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist + 45<br />

26 Louisiana College + 21<br />

0 at Mississippi College + 31<br />

24 Howard Payne + 49<br />

29 Sul Ross State + 21<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

32<br />

2004 7-3<br />

Coach: Tom Mueller<br />

7-2 American Southwest<br />

Trinity 41<br />

27 Mary Hardin-Baylor + 36<br />

12 Hardin-Simmons + 29<br />

40 McMurry + 14<br />

31 Austin College + 17<br />

39 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist + 28<br />

64 Louisiana College +* 62<br />

31 Mississippi College + 28<br />

44 Howard Payne + 38<br />

38 Sul Ross State + 14<br />

29 Hardin-Simmons + 59<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

* 4 overtimes<br />

Tight end David Hernandez takes a grab upfield in a<br />

game during 1987.<br />

TLU FOOTBALL GAME-BY-GAME<br />

Fullback Jerry Jernigan chugs toward a first down during<br />

the 1987 season.<br />

COACHING CAREER MARKS<br />

Coach Years at TLU W-L-T Pct.<br />

Edgar Hennig 1921 3-0-0 1.000<br />

James Harley 1912-13, 1915-17 10-2-0 .833<br />

Jim Wacker 1971-75 38-16-0 .703<br />

Jack Doerfler 1926-29, 1932 25-13-1 .654<br />

Verl “Jiggs” Westergard 1962-63 10-9-0 .526<br />

Dan Knight 1976-80 25-25-0 .500<br />

Jim Malmquist 1959-61 13-13-2 .500<br />

Carman Bonner 1969-70 9-9-2 .500<br />

Fred Weston 1930-31 9-9-1 .500<br />

Vernon Fewell 1981-87 29-37-1 .440<br />

Tom Mueller 2002-06 22-28 .440<br />

Fritz Lehnhoff 1946-49 13-20-3 .403<br />

George Kieffer 1937-40, 1950-52 22-37-1 .375<br />

Fred Hightower 1964-68 15-30-0 .333<br />

Bryan Marmion 1998-01 13-27-0 .325<br />

A.J. Briesemeister 1923-25 1-6-2 .222<br />

John Kramer 1953-58 10-38-1 .214<br />

Dennis Parker 2007 2-8 .200<br />

Emil Sitz 1914 0-3-0 .000<br />

23<br />

2005 5-5<br />

Coach: Tom Mueller<br />

5-4 American Southwest<br />

Trinity 31<br />

21 Mary Hardin-Baylor + 28<br />

41 McMurry + 20<br />

42 Austin College + 9<br />

16 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist + 17<br />

44 Louisiana College + 41<br />

27 Mississippi College + 22<br />

14 Howard Payne + 21<br />

28 Sul Ross State + 29<br />

32 Hardin-Simmons + 27<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

45<br />

2006 6-4<br />

Coach: Tom Mueller<br />

4-4 American Southwest<br />

Austin College 0<br />

14 Trinity 9<br />

21 Mississippi College+ 28<br />

9 Mary Hardin-Baylor+ 31<br />

31 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist+ 28<br />

28 Howard Payne+ 23<br />

10 Sul Ross State+ 31<br />

35 McMurry+ 14<br />

7 Hardin-Simmons+ 35<br />

24 Louisiana College+ 22<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

31<br />

2007 2-8<br />

Coach: Dennis Parker<br />

2-6 American Southwest<br />

Sul Ross State 33<br />

10 Trinity University 31<br />

5 Mississippi College+ 34<br />

0 Mary Hardin-Baylor+ 48<br />

17 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist+ 19<br />

55 Howard Payne+ 48<br />

42 Sul Ross State+* 45<br />

20 McMurry+ 9<br />

34 Hardin-Simmons+ 63<br />

26 Louisiana College+ 31<br />

+ American Southwest Conference<br />

* 3 overtimes<br />

34<br />

2008 4-6<br />

Coach: Dennis Parker<br />

3-5 American Southwest<br />

Sul Ross State** 27<br />

0 Trinity 24<br />

7 Mary Hardin-Baylor 63<br />

14 East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 26<br />

28 Howard Payne 21<br />

24 Sul Ross State 14<br />

18 McMurry 0<br />

6 Hardin-Simmons 52<br />

7 Louisiana College 29<br />

7 Mississippi College 52<br />

* American Southwest Conference<br />

** Overtime<br />

63


64<br />

ALL-TIME VS. OPPONENTS<br />

First Last Pts. Pts.<br />

Opponents Game Game W-L-T Scored Allowed<br />

Abilene Christian 1987 1987 0-1-0 22 37<br />

Allen Academy 1939 1946 3-1-0 61 2<br />

Angelo State 1965 1969 2-3-0 69 130<br />

Arkansas A&M 1970 1970 1-0-0 21 14<br />

Arkansas-Monticello 1971 1987 1-2-0 61 55<br />

Arkansas-Polytechnic 1975 1975 1-0-0 42 0<br />

Arkansas State 1973 1973 1-0-0 34 5<br />

Arkansas Tech 1976 1976 1-0-0 57 20<br />

Arlington State 1953 1973 1-2-0 60 64<br />

Austin College 1953 2006 13-11-0 667 454<br />

Bishop College 1963 1986 12-12-0 499 445<br />

Blinn JC 1928 1932 2-3-0 51 90<br />

Brackenridge HS 1912 1913 3-1-0 37 28<br />

Brooke Army Medics 1950 1950 1-0-0 21 13<br />

Brownsville JC 1937 1948 1-3-0 32 31<br />

California <strong>Lutheran</strong> 1975 1975 1-0-0 34 8<br />

Cameron (Okla.) 1969 1987 1-5-1 70 137<br />

Central Oklahoma 1976 1979 2-2-0 64 96<br />

Clifton JC 1930 1948 8-1-0 212 54<br />

Colorado College 1967 1967 0-1-0 12 13<br />

Coronal Institute 1914 1914 0-1-0 0 58<br />

Corpus Christi Naval Air Station1949 1950 1-1-0 19 13<br />

Daniel Baker 1949 1950 0-1-1 6 12<br />

Decatur 1940 1940 1-0-0 12 0<br />

Del Mar JC 1951 1953 0-3-0 6 132<br />

East Central Oklahoma 1949 1987 3-10-0 182 289<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist 1949 2008 3-7-0 218 246<br />

East <strong>Texas</strong> State 1949 1966 0-2-0 6 75<br />

Eastern New Mexico 1961 1987 8-9-0 253 327<br />

Edinberg JC 1930 1948 0-2-1 19 61<br />

Flatonia HS 1912 1912 1-0-0 71 0<br />

Floresville HS 1921 1921 1-0-0 2 0<br />

Fredericksburg HS 1926 1926 0-1-0 0 7<br />

Galveston JC 1940 1940 1-0-0 34 0<br />

Gonzales HS 1915 1921 2-0-0 25 0<br />

Goodfellow Air Force Base 1957 1957 0-1-0 13 21<br />

Great Western 1952 1952 0-1-0 7 19<br />

Hardin-Simmons 1998 2008 1-10-0 182 528<br />

Hanover (Ind.) 1975 1975 1-0-0 32 13<br />

Harding (Ark.) 1974 1975 2-0-0 73 6<br />

Henderson State (Ark.) 1980 1981 0-2-0 25 30<br />

Houston JC 1930 1930 1-0-0 13 0<br />

Howard Payne 1952 2008 14-19-1 576 804<br />

Incarnate Word — — 0-0-0 0 0<br />

Jackson State (Miss.) 1970 1971 0-2-0 54 88<br />

Jacksonville State (Ala.) 1966 1966 0-1-0 3 21<br />

Kilgore JC 1939 1939 0-1-0 0 40<br />

Kyle H.S. 1924 1924 0-1-0 0 12<br />

Lackland Air Force Base 1959 1963 2-1-0 83 38<br />

Lamar Tech 1938 1940 1-2-0 40 72<br />

Langston (Okla.) 1982 1999 2-2-0 91 104<br />

Laredo JC 1948 1948 0-1-0 0 12<br />

Linfield (Ore.) 1974 1974 1-0-0 52 8<br />

Lockhart HS 1915 1926 1-2-0 42 22<br />

Louisiana College 1955 2008 6-10-0 373 432<br />

Luling HS 1925 1927 1-1-0 32 19<br />

Mary Hardin-Baylor 1998 2008 1-10-0 150 384<br />

McMurry 1957 2008 15-10-0 555 546<br />

McNeese State (La.) 1954 1955 0-2-0 18 64<br />

McPherson (Kan.) 1998 1999 1-1-0 63 68<br />

Midland <strong>Lutheran</strong> 1975 1975 1-0-0 21 20<br />

Midwestern (Iowa) 1966 1966 1-0-0 35 7<br />

Milsaps (Miss.) 1972 1973 1-1-0 43 18<br />

Jason Trahan - 2004<br />

First Last Pts. Pts.<br />

Opponents Game Game W-L-T Scored Allowed<br />

Mississippi College 1998 2008 5-6-0 180 346<br />

Missouri Valley 1974 1974 1-0-0 42 0<br />

Monterrey Tech, Mexico 1959 1960 2-0-0 62 0<br />

Navarro JC 1946 1947 1-1-0 16 21<br />

New Mexico Highlands 1962 1986 2-3-0 81 127<br />

9th Field Artillery/S.A. 1931 1931 1-0-0 19 6<br />

Northern Arizona 1973 1973 0-1-0 14 28<br />

Northwest Louisiana 1958 1958 0-1-0 12 43<br />

Northwood 1968 1971 4-0-0 124 12<br />

Nuevo Leon (Mexico) 1949 1985 2-0-0 99 3<br />

Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 1980 1983 2-2-0 78 56<br />

Paris JC 1939 1939 0-1-0 0 27<br />

Paul Quinn 1967 1967 1-0-0 82 6<br />

Peacock Military Academy S.A. 1914 1928 2-2-0 32 86<br />

Pensacola Naval Air Station (Fla.)1958 1960 0-2-0 9 30<br />

Prairie View A&M 1970 1987 10-7-0 307 211<br />

Randolph Air Force Base 1913 1950 3-1-1 46 19<br />

Sam Houston State 1954 1983 2-8-0 93 235<br />

San Antonio HS 1914 1914 0-1-0 ? ?<br />

San Antonio College 1927 1930 3-0-1 86 13<br />

San Marcos Air Force Base 1951 1951 1-0-0 14 0<br />

San Marcos Baptist Academy 1923 1928 1-2-0 14 62<br />

San Marcos Lobos 1928 1928 1-0-0 20 6<br />

San Marcos HS 1926 1926 1-0-0 6 0<br />

San Marcos Normal 1915 1915 0-1-0 6 13<br />

San Marcos Training School 1924 1924 2-0-0 19 6<br />

Schreiner 1931 1953 0-11-0 20 211<br />

Schreiner Preps 1928 1928 1-0-0 9 0<br />

Schulenburg HS 1928 1928 1-0-0 10 0<br />

Seguin HS 1916 1928 5-0-1 134 6<br />

Southeastern Oklahoma 1949 1984 3-2-0 71 36<br />

Southwestern Assemblies of God1998 1999 2-0-0 127 36<br />

Southwestern Oklahoma 1977 1982 2-4-0 95 132<br />

Southwestern (<strong>Texas</strong>) 1940 1940 0-1-0 9 27<br />

Stephen F. Austin 1954 1979 3-3-0 75 188<br />

Staples HS 1915 1915 1-0-0 31 0<br />

St. Mary’s (Kan.) 1960 1969 1-2-0 59 56<br />

St. Mary’s (<strong>Texas</strong>) 1925 1971 1-4-1 72 119<br />

Sul Ross State 1946 2008 10-16-0 532 621<br />

Tarleton State 1961 1987 11-5-0 343 206<br />

Taylor HS 1927 1927 1-0-0 12 0<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Corpus Christi 1937 1965 15-4-1 333 212<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Kingsville 1930 1964 0-5-1 46 271<br />

<strong>Texas</strong>-Arlington 1952 1970 1-3-0 60 64<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> (Freshmen) 1930 1939 0-5-0 23 162<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> School for Deaf 1928 1938 4-1-0 53 22<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> State 1951 1981 6-24-1 250 678<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> State (Freshmen) 1929 1948 4-4-1 78 88<br />

Trinity 1948 2008 8-14-0 376 510<br />

Trinity (Freshmen) 1948 1948 0-1-0 0 12<br />

12th Field Artillery 1931 1932 2-0-0 26 13<br />

23rd Infantry of S.A. 1932 1932 0-1-0 7 42<br />

Tyler JC 1952 1952 0-1-0 0 40<br />

Uvalde JC 1947 1952 2-2-0 101 31<br />

Valparaiso (Ind.) 1974 1974 1-0-0 35 6<br />

Victoria JC 1930 1953 4-3-0 107 91<br />

Wesleyan Institute-S.A. 1925 1927 3-0-0 108 0<br />

Westminster (Pa.) 1976 1976 0-1-0 0 31<br />

Wharton JC 1947 1953 1-4-0 36 144<br />

Yorktown HS 1912 1912 1-0-0 20 0<br />

Youngstown (Ohio) 1961 1963 1-1-1 34 34<br />

* W-L-T is TLU’s record against opponent.<br />

Joel Waldon - 2007<br />

65


66<br />

TLU RECORD BOOK<br />

Team Offense<br />

Rushing Yards<br />

Season: 3,610 yards (328.2 yards/game, 11 games, 583<br />

carries) 1974<br />

Game: 475 yards, vs. Austin College, 1974<br />

Opponent Rushing Yards<br />

Season: 2,600 yards (266.0 yards/game, 10 games, 473<br />

carries) 1998<br />

Game: 385 yards, Howard Payne, 1998<br />

Passing Yards<br />

Season: 2,881 yards (288.1 yards/game, 10 games, 362<br />

attempts) 2004<br />

Game: 519 yards, vs. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist, 2004<br />

Opponent Passing Yards<br />

Season: 3,096 yards (309.6 yards/game, 10 games, 301<br />

attempts) 2007<br />

Game: 500 yards, Howard Payne, 2007<br />

Total Offense<br />

Season: 5,020 yards (456.4 yards/game, 11 games) 1974<br />

Game: 602 yards, vs. Austin College, 1974<br />

Opponent Total Offense<br />

Season: 4,624 yards (462.4 yards/game, 10 games) 2007<br />

Game: 729 yards, Hardin-Simmons, 1998<br />

Most Points Scored<br />

Season: 421 (38.3 points/game, 11 games) 1974<br />

Game: 82, vs. Paul Quinn, 1967<br />

Individual Offense<br />

Rushing Yards<br />

Career: 3,537 Royce Johnson, 1969-72<br />

Season: 1,208 Royce Johnson, 1972<br />

Game: 276 Richard Miller, vs. Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 1985<br />

Rushing Touchdowns<br />

Career: 40 Mike Washington, 1973-76<br />

Season: 16 David Wehmeyer, 1971<br />

Game: 4 David Wehmeyer, vs. St. Mary’s (Kan.), 1974<br />

4 Mike Cantu, vs. Southwestern Okla., 1980<br />

4 Kenny Gransberry, vs. Louisiana College, 2004*<br />

Passing Yards<br />

Career: 7,558 Sean Salinas, 2002-05<br />

Season: 2,800 Sean Salinas, 2004<br />

Game: 519 Sean Salinas, vs. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist, 2004<br />

TD Passes<br />

Career: 58 Sean Salinas, 2002-05<br />

Season: 26 Sean Salinas, 2004<br />

Game: 6 Rick Amick, vs. Paul Quinn, 1967<br />

6 Robbie Bozeman, vs. Sul Ross State, 1999<br />

Passes Completed<br />

Career: 511 Sean Salinas, 2002-05<br />

Season: 201 Robbie Bozeman, 1999<br />

Game: 34 Robbie Bozeman, vs. Sul Ross State, 1999<br />

Pass Attempts<br />

Career: 931 Sean Salinas, 2002-05<br />

Season: 409 Robbie Bozeman, 1999<br />

Game: 71 Robbie Bozeman, vs. Sul Ross State, 1999<br />

Receiving Yards<br />

Career: 3,017 Jason Trahan, 2003-06<br />

2,637 Roy Maas, 1966-69<br />

Season: 1,086 Jason Trahan, 2005<br />

Game: 201 Roy Maas, vs. Austin College, 1967<br />

TD Receptions<br />

Career: 31 Jason Trahan, 2003-06<br />

Season: 12 Bruce Alan Wells, 1969<br />

11 Jason Trahan, 2006<br />

Game: 3 Steve Sanders, vs. Paul Quinn, 1967<br />

3 Roy Maas, vs. Paul Quinn, 1967<br />

3 Mike Walters, vs. Howard Payne, 2001<br />

Least Points Scored<br />

Season: 52 (6.5 points/game, 8 games) 1954<br />

Opponents Points Scored<br />

Season: 412 (41.2 points/game, 10 games) 2001<br />

Game: 83, Hardin-Simmons, 1998<br />

Most TD Passes<br />

Season: 27 (2.7 TDs/game, 10 games) 2004<br />

Game: 7, vs. Sul Ross State, 1999<br />

Opponents TD Passes<br />

Season: 28 (2.8 TDs/game, 10 games) 2007<br />

Game: 7, McMurry, 19987, Hardin-Simmons, 1998<br />

Most TD Rushes<br />

Season: 41 (3.73 TDs/game, 11 games) 1974<br />

Game: 8, vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God, 1998<br />

Opponents TD Rushes<br />

Season: 22 (2.2 TDs/game, 10 games) 2002<br />

Game: 7, Hardin-Simmons, 1998<br />

Total TDs Scored<br />

Season: 57 (5.18 TD/game), 1974<br />

Game: 11, vs. Paul Quinn, 1967<br />

11, vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God, 1998<br />

Opponent Total TDs Scored<br />

Season: 48, (4.8 TD/game), 2001<br />

Game: 11, vs. Hardin-Simmons, 1998<br />

Pass Receptions<br />

Career: 202 Roy Maas, 1966-69<br />

Season: 60 Rollie Casas, 1999<br />

Game: 15 Roy Maas, vs. Austin College, 1967<br />

Total Offense<br />

Career: 7,658 Sean Salinas, 2002-05<br />

Season: 2,832 Sean Salinas, 2004<br />

Game: 505 Sean Salinas, vs. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist, 2004<br />

Points Scored<br />

Career: 246 Mike Washington, 1973-76<br />

Season: 98 David Wehmeyer, 1971<br />

Game: 24 David Wehmeyer, vs. St. Mary’s (Kan.), 1971<br />

24 Mike Cantu, vs. Southwestern Okla., 1980<br />

24 Kenny Gransberry, vs. Louisiana College, 2004*<br />

Team Defense Miscellaneous Offensive Records<br />

Yards Allowed<br />

Most Plays Over 90 Yards<br />

Season: 172.5 yards/game (1,898 yards, 11 games) 1974<br />

3 Jason Trahan (91 TD, 95 TD, 98 TD)<br />

Game: 18 yards, vs. Tarleton State, 1974<br />

Most TD Plays Over 90 Yards<br />

Points Allowed<br />

3 Jason Trahan (91, 95, 98)<br />

Season: 44 (4.0 points/game) 1974<br />

Longest Run From Scrimmage<br />

Rushing Yards Allowed<br />

89 Shane Summers, vs. Howard Payne, 1987<br />

Season: 65.6 yards/game (721 yards, 11 games,<br />

Longest Run From Scrimmage For Touchdown<br />

388 carries) 1974<br />

89 Shane Summers, vs. Howard Payne, 1987<br />

Game: -20 yards, vs. Tarleton State (27 carries) 1974<br />

Longest Pass Play From Scrimmage<br />

98 Sean Salinas to Jason Trahan, vs. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist,<br />

Passing Yards Allowed<br />

2004*<br />

Season: 125 yards/game (1,500 yards, 12 games,<br />

312 attempts) 1975<br />

Longest Pass Play For Touchdown<br />

Game: 21 yards, vs. McMurry (16 attempts) 2008<br />

98 Sean Salinas to Jason Trahan, vs. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist,<br />

2004*<br />

Interceptions<br />

Season: 23 (2.56 INT/game) 1970<br />

Longest Play From Scrimmage<br />

Game: 4, vs. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Corpus Christi, 1962<br />

98 Sean Salinas to Jason Trahan, vs. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist,<br />

2004*<br />

Longest Play From Scrimmage For Touchdown<br />

98 Sean Salinas to Jason Trahan, vs. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist,<br />

2004*<br />

Most Points Scored Both Teams<br />

126 (<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 64, Louisiana College 62, 4OT, 2004)*<br />

Most Plays In A Game<br />

83 Robbie Bozeman (12 rush, 71 pass), vs. Sul Ross State,<br />

1999*<br />

Miscellaneous Defensive Records<br />

Fewest Opponent Rushes Allowed In A Game<br />

4 vs. Sul Ross State (2002)*<br />

Fewest Opponent Pass Attempts Allowed In A Game<br />

3 vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor (1998)*<br />

Interceptions<br />

Career: 22 Carl Schoessow, 1968-71<br />

Season: 10 Doug Nettles, 1985<br />

9, David Garcia, 2004%<br />

Game: 4 Vernon Fewell, Vs. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M-Corpus Christi,<br />

1962<br />

Longest Interception Return<br />

95 Carl Schoessow, vs. Trinity, 1969<br />

Longest Interception Return for TD<br />

95 Carl Schoessow, vs. Trinity, 1969<br />

Spe<br />

Special Teams<br />

Field Goals<br />

Career: 35 Holt Storrie, 2004-07<br />

25 John Ostrom, 1999-02<br />

Season: 13 Holt Storrie, 2004<br />

Game: 3 Ron Broz vs. Austin College, 1970<br />

3 Jamey Cain vs. Eastern N.M., 1978<br />

3 Chris Keller vs. Tarleton State, 1974<br />

3 Jose Zarate vs. Prairie View A&M, 1987<br />

3 John Ostrom vs. McMurry, 2001*<br />

3 John Ostrom vs. McMurry, 2002*<br />

3 Holt Storrie vs. Howard Payne, 2004*<br />

3 Holt Storrie vs. East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist, 2005*<br />

Longest Punt<br />

87 Dennis Ortmann, vs. Austin College, 1972<br />

Season Punting Average<br />

43.0 Harold Anderson, 1962<br />

Punts<br />

22, vs. Schreiner, 1946<br />

Most Combined Punts<br />

35, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> (22) and Schreiner (13), 1946<br />

Most Yards Gained Punting<br />

493, David Lyons, vs. Hardin-Simmons, 1998*<br />

Longest Kickoff Return<br />

92, Anthony Smith, vs. Sul Ross State, 2007<br />

91, Eddie Marburger, vs. Sul Ross State, 1956<br />

90, Richard Miller, vs. Howard Payne, 1985<br />

Longest Kickoff Return for a TD<br />

92, Anthony Smith, vs. Sul Ross State, 2007<br />

91, Eddie Marburger, vs. Sul Ross State, 1956<br />

90, Richard Miller, vs. Howard Payne, 1985<br />

Most Kickoff Returns<br />

64, 2001*<br />

Most Kickoff Return Yards In A Season<br />

1,307, 2001*<br />

Most Kickoff Return Yards In A Game<br />

261, vs. Trinity, 2004<br />

Kickoff Return Average In A Game<br />

32.6, vs. Trinity (8 returns for 261 yards), 2004*<br />

Individual Kickoff Return Average In A Game<br />

55.5, Brandon Kyle, vs. Trinity, 2004<br />

Individual Kickoff Return Yards<br />

132, Coy Schneider, (5 returns for 132 yards) vs. Trinity, 2004<br />

Individual Kickoff Return Average In A Season<br />

30.3, Brandon Kyle, 2004<br />

Most Kickoff Returns In A Season<br />

40, Mario Martinez, 2002*<br />

Most Yards Kickoff Return In a Season<br />

840, 2002*<br />

Most Yards Punt and Kick Return In A Season<br />

1,048, Mario Martinez, 2002*<br />

Most Punt and Kick Return Yards/Game<br />

104.8, Mario Martinez, 2002*<br />

* American Southwest Conference record<br />

Longest Punt Return<br />

95, Carl Schoessow, vs. Jackson State, 1970<br />

Longest Punt Return for TD<br />

95, Carl Schoessow, vs. Jackson State, 1970<br />

* American Southwest Conference record<br />

% NCAA Division III leader<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>’s<br />

All-Americans<br />

Over the years, a number of Bulldogs have been selected to<br />

various All-America teams, including the Kodak, <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

Brotherhood, NAIA and USA Football squads. This alphabetical<br />

list recognizes First Team, Second Team, and Honorable<br />

Mention Selections from the Kodak, <strong>Lutheran</strong> Brotherhood,<br />

NAIA, USA, D3football.com and Don Hansen’s Football Gazette<br />

football teams.<br />

Matt Alves (Academic) 2006<br />

Andy Anderson 1963<br />

Frank Annweiler 1961<br />

Walter Bartosh 1974<br />

Melvin Boelter 1968, 1970<br />

Dustin Boren 1999<br />

Fred Davis 1976<br />

Arlen Dunham 1955<br />

Phil Dunne 1975, 1976<br />

Jerry Ellis 1975<br />

Trent Faith 1984<br />

Joe Froelich 1972<br />

David Garcia 2004<br />

Willie Gipson 1975<br />

B.J. Gotte 2000<br />

Gene Greenshield 1950<br />

Fred Hightower 1957<br />

Royce Johnson 1972<br />

Mike Klett 1968<br />

Wade Klare 1985<br />

Bucky Lampe 1975<br />

Billy Larson 1959<br />

Lief Larson 1982, 1983<br />

Bill Lehman 1960<br />

Eddie Marburger 1957<br />

Roy Maas 1968<br />

Charlie McMahon 1957<br />

Floyd Medearis 1970, 1971<br />

Mike Medina 1986<br />

Richard Miller 1985<br />

Tommy Moten 1984<br />

Ebbie Neptune 1962<br />

Doug Nettles 1985<br />

Chris Ormiston 1983<br />

Dennis Ortmann 1974<br />

Kevin Ott 1975<br />

Carroll Parker 1984<br />

Jeremy Pawelek 2005<br />

Jim Perdue 1974<br />

Matt Ross 2004<br />

D.W. Rutledge 1974<br />

David Saenz 1999<br />

Bobby Sagebiel 1972<br />

Carl Schoessow 1970, 1971<br />

Holt Storrie 2004, 2005<br />

Carl Tolbert 1977<br />

Walter Ulbricht 1971, 1972<br />

Robert Valdez 1975<br />

Mike Washington 1974, 1975,<br />

1976<br />

Dan Wegand 1972<br />

David Wehmeyer 1971, 1973,<br />

1974<br />

Larry West 1969, 1970<br />

Bruce Alan Wells 1969<br />

Capt. Thomas E.<br />

Eddy Award<br />

New Braunfels, <strong>Texas</strong> native Thomas E. Eddy<br />

played offensive guard and linebacker for<br />

the Bulldogs during the 1961 and 1962<br />

seasons. On June 26, 1966, Capt. Eddy was<br />

killed in action in Vietnam. His family and<br />

friends established the Capt. Thomas E. Eddy Memorial Award,<br />

which is given each year to an outstanding TLU football player.<br />

Listed below are the names of football players who have been<br />

honored with the Eddy Award.<br />

1967 - Larry Nowotny<br />

1968 - Bobby Boudreaux<br />

1969 - Mike Orr<br />

1970 - Tommy Risinger<br />

1971 - Bervin Mirtsching<br />

1972 - Walter Ulbricht<br />

1973 - Mark Stavinoha<br />

1974 - D.W. Rutledge<br />

1975 - Robert Valdez<br />

1976 - Phil Dunne<br />

1977 - Wayne Cucco<br />

1978 - Tommy Cook<br />

1979 - Jimmy Gonzales<br />

1980 - Tim Mikan<br />

1981 - Jeff Yates<br />

1982 - Lief Larson<br />

1983 - Lief Larson and<br />

Joe Lange<br />

1984 - Carl Shannon<br />

1985 - Ron Biediger<br />

1986 - Alan Witte<br />

1987 - Allen Brzozowski<br />

1998 - Travis Illian and<br />

Tony Kosub<br />

1999 - Josh Reinhart<br />

2000 - Dustin Boren<br />

2001 - Matt Ross<br />

2002 - Merlin Friesenhahn<br />

2003 - Will Gavit<br />

2004 - Josh Adkinson<br />

2005 - Andy Puryear<br />

2006 - Kyle Gillis<br />

2007 - Eric Walker<br />

2008 - James Villarreal<br />

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68<br />

TLU DIII LEADERS (1998-2008)<br />

Matt Ross (87) was an All-American in 2004 and a free-agent signee by the<br />

Minnesota Vikings.<br />

Team Statistics<br />

SCORING OFFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pt Avg.<br />

1. 2004 10 49 34 4 0 13 0 375 37.5<br />

2. 2005 10 38 29 2 0 9 0 288 28.8<br />

3. 1999 10 31 20 6 0 9 0 241 24.1<br />

4. 2007 10 31 26 1 0 8 1 240 24.0<br />

5. 2000 10 33 30 0 0 3 0 237 23.7<br />

6. 2006 10 30 29 0 0 5 0 224 22.4<br />

7. 2001 10 29 19 5 0 6 0 221 22.1<br />

8. 1998 10 28 21 1 0 3 1 202 20.2<br />

9. 2003 10 23 15 2 0 5 0 172 17.2<br />

10. 2008 10 19 17 1 0 4 0 145 14.5<br />

11. 2002 10 18 14 0 0 7 1 145 14.5<br />

TDOWNS SCORED G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pt Avg.<br />

1. 2004 10 49 34 4 0 13 0 375 37.5<br />

2. 2005 10 38 2 9 2 0 90 288 28.8<br />

3. 2000 10 33 30 0 0 3 0 237 23.7<br />

4. 2007 10 31 26 1 0 8 1 240 24.0<br />

5. 1999 10 31 20 6 0 9 0 241 24.1<br />

6. 2006 10 30 29 0 0 5 0 224 22.4<br />

7. 2001 10 29 19 5 0 6 0 221 22.1<br />

8. 1998 10 28 21 1 0 3 1 202 20.2<br />

9. 2003 10 23 15 2 0 5 0 172 17.2<br />

10. 2008 10 19 17 1 0 4 0 145 14.5<br />

11. 2002 10 18 14 0 0 7 1 145 14.5<br />

TOTAL OFFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G<br />

1. 2004 10 1516 2881 803 4397 5.5 49 439.7<br />

2. 2005 10 1190 2930 730 4120 5.6 36 412.0<br />

3. 2000 10 1048 2661 693 3709 5.4 31 370.9<br />

4. 1999 10 1155 2568 705 3540 5.0 29 354.0<br />

5. 2003 10 1098 2262 658 3360 5.1 23 336.0<br />

6. 2006 10 1163 1977 642 3140 4.9 29 314.0<br />

7. 2001 10 1216 1877 695 3093 4.5 29 309.3<br />

8. 2007 10 1544 1524 706 3068 4.3 27 306.8<br />

9. 2008 10 1007 1826 663 2833 4.3 19 283.3<br />

10. 1998 10 1136 1653 686 2789 4.1 27 278.9<br />

11. 2002 10 1191 1499 644 2690 4.2 16 269.0<br />

RUSHING OFFENSE G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G<br />

1. 2004 10 405 1740 4.3 20 174.0<br />

2. 2007 10 424 1544 3.6 12 154.4<br />

3. 2001 10 373 1216 3.3 11 121.6<br />

4. 2002 10 396 1191 3.0 10 119.1<br />

5. 2005 10 370 1190 3.2 12 119.0<br />

6. 2006 10 319 1163 3.6 12 116.3<br />

7. 1998 10 345 1552 3.3 14 113.6<br />

8. 2003 10 355 1098 3.1 8 109.8<br />

9. 2000 10 292 1048 3.6 14 104.8<br />

10. 2008 10 359 1007 2.8 9 100.7<br />

11. 1999 10 263 972 3.7 9 97.2<br />

PASSING OFFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds Avg TD Yds/G<br />

1. 2005 10 360 196 14 54.4 2930 8.1 24 293.0<br />

2. 2004 10 362 202 16 55.8 2881 8.0 27 288.1<br />

3. 2000 10 401 217 20 54.1 2661 6.6 17 266.1<br />

4. 1999 10 442 215 21 48.6 2568 5.8 20 256.8<br />

5. 2003 10 303 161 15 53.1 2262 7.5 15 226.2<br />

6. 2006 10 323 150 17 46.4 1977 6.1 17 197.7<br />

7. 2001 10 322 140 14 43.5 1877 5.8 18 187.7<br />

8. 2008 10 304 148 15 48.7 1826 6.0 9 182.6<br />

9. 1998 10 341 140 21 41.1 1653 4.8 13 165.3<br />

10. 2007 10 282 130 14 46.1 1524 5.4 15 152.4<br />

11. 2002 10 248 122 15 49.2 1499 6.0 6 149.9<br />

SCORING DEFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg<br />

1. 2006 10 30 27 0 0 4 1 221 22.1<br />

2. 2005 10 33 24 1 0 7 0 245 24.5<br />

3. 2008 10 42 33 1 0 7 0 308 30.8<br />

4. 2002 10 45 38 4 0 2 0 322 32.2<br />

5. 2003 10 45 40 1 0 8 0 336 33.6<br />

6. 2004 10 45 42 1 1 7 0 337 33.7<br />

7. 2000 10 49 37 2 0 2 1 343 34.3<br />

8. 1999 10 47 41 3 0 8 0 353 35.3<br />

9. 2007 10 47 41 1 0 12 0 361 36.1<br />

10. 1998 10 53 34 5 0 5 3 383 38.3<br />

11. 2001 10 54 44 2 0 12 2 412 41.2<br />

TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass PlaysYards Avg TD Yds/G<br />

1. 2006 10 1317 1834 665 3151 4.7 27 315.1<br />

2. 2008 10 1964 1706 630 3670 5.8 42 367.0<br />

3. 2005 10 1345 2395 706 3740 5.3 32 374.0<br />

4. 2003 10 1443 2564 702 4007 5.7 43 400.7<br />

5. 2002 10 1883 2169 671 4052 6.0 45 405.2<br />

6. 2004 10 1740 2334 717 4074 5.7 43 407.4<br />

7. 2001 10 2126 2098 638 4224 6.6 48 422.4<br />

8. 1999 10 1847 2442 725 4289 5.9 47 428.9<br />

9. 2000 10 2024 2351 730 4375 6.0 46 437.5<br />

10. 1998 10 2600 1961 725 4561 6.3 34 456.1<br />

11. 2007 10 1528 3096 677 4624 6.8 46 462.4<br />

RUSHING DEFENSE G RushesYardsAvg TD Yds/G<br />

1. 2006 10 364 1317 3.6 8 131.7<br />

2. 2005 10 389 1345 3.5 12 134.5<br />

3. 2003 10 391 1443 3.7 14 144.3<br />

4. 2007 10 376 1528 4.1 18 152.8<br />

5. 2004 10 405 1740 4.3 20 174.0<br />

6. 1999 10 439 1847 4.2 20 184.7<br />

7. 2002 10 390 1883 4.8 23 188.3<br />

8. 2008 10 378 1964 5.2 20 196.4<br />

9. 2000 10 439 2024 4.6 25 202.4<br />

10. 2001 10 399 2126 5.3 22 212.6<br />

11. 1998 10 473 2600 5.5 27 260.0<br />

PASS DEFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G<br />

1. 2008 10 252 136 12 54.0 1706 6.8 19 170.6<br />

2. 2006 10 301 136 13 45.2 1834 6.1 21 183.4<br />

3. 1998 10 252 119 8 47.2 1961 7.8 24 196.1<br />

4. 2001 10 239 137 2 57.3 2098 8.8 26 209.8<br />

5. 2002 10 281 167 11 59.4 2169 7.7 20 216.9<br />

6. 2004 10 312 150 16 48.1 2334 7.5 23 233.4<br />

7. 2000 10 291 153 12 52.6 2351 8.1 21 235.1<br />

8. 2005 10 317 149 13 47.0 2395 7.6 20 239.5<br />

9. 1999 10 286 162 8 56.6 2442 8.5 25 244.2<br />

10. 2003 10 311 183 11 58.8 2564 8.2 29 256.4<br />

11. 2007 10 301 173 13 57.5 3096 10.3 28 309.6<br />

Individual Statistics<br />

RUSHING G Att Gain Loss Avg TD Long Avg<br />

1. Ken Gransberry 36 545 2346 131 3.9 18 34 61.5<br />

2. Anthony Smith 27 336 1657 146 4.5 8 70 56.96<br />

3. Bill Miller 40 319 1537 116 4.4 10 57 35.5<br />

4. Jerry Barbee 21 227 1248 100 5.0 11 74 54.7<br />

5. David Lyons 30 164 718 70 3.8 11 52 26.1<br />

6. Bobby Lee 24 128 625 31 3.6 3 44 24.8<br />

7. Roderick Batson 20 141 606 62 3.9 7 39 27.2<br />

8. Josh Goodrich 24 47 482 12 4.6 2 41 19.6<br />

9. Vurchun Risher 10 114 492 31 4.0 3 18 46.1<br />

10. Robbie Bozeman 20 175 677 257 2.3 4 41 21.0<br />

PASSING G Att-Comp-Int Pct Yds TD LngAvg/G<br />

1. Sean Salinas 36 931-511-40 54.9 7549 58 98 209.7<br />

2. Craig Dailey 27 683-345-37 50.5 4420 32 75 163.7<br />

3. Robbie Bozeman 20 683-317-35 46.4 3811 31 73 190.6<br />

4. Joel Waldon 23 363-174-16 47.9 2180 13 92 94.8<br />

5. Matt Schumacher 8 198-100-13 50.5 1318 12 91 164.8<br />

6. Adam Vyvial 24 184-86-8 46.7 1098 10 73 45.8<br />

7. Bryant Villa 9 163-76-8 46.6 773 8 43 85.9<br />

8. Andrew Stewart 6 102-46-5 45.1 644 3 56 107.3<br />

9. Shayne Gallegos 1 280-39-4 48.8 481 6 45 40.1<br />

11. Jonathan Booker 11 59-28-3 47.4 342 3 60 31.1<br />

RECEIVING G No Yds Avg TD LngAvg/G<br />

1. Jason Trahan 38 149 3017 20.3 31 98 79.4<br />

2. Darrell White 40 110 1588 14.5 12 80 39.7<br />

3. Rollie Casas 26 117 1448 11.8 14 47 55.7<br />

4. Mike Walters 39 143 1354 11.8 11 75 34.7<br />

5. Matt Ross 37 71 1097 14.9 11 60 29.6<br />

6. Brandon Kyle 38 68 822 13.0 5 41 21.6<br />

7. Mario Martinez 20 51 762 15.1 2 58 38.1<br />

8. Ronnie Canedo 38 61 733 12.3 10 48 19.3<br />

9. John Corbin 17 40 723 18.5 7 57 42.5<br />

10. Steven Thrash 16 49 702 14.3 5 77 43.9<br />

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G<br />

1. Sean Salinas 36 1189 109 7549 7658 212.7<br />

2. Craig Dailey 27 869 132 4420 4552 168.6<br />

3. Robbie Bozeman 20 858 420 3811 4231 211.5<br />

4. Joel Waldon 23 500 271 2130 2451 106.6<br />

5. Ken Gransberry 36 545 2215 0 2215 61.5<br />

6. Anthony Smith 27 336 1511 0 1511 56.0<br />

7. Bill Miller 40 319 1421 0 1421 35.5<br />

8. Matt Schumacher 8 251 78 1318 1396 174.5<br />

9. Jerry Barbee 21 228 1148 0 1148 54.7<br />

10. Adam Vyvial 24 213 13 1098 1111 46.3<br />

PUNT RETURNS No Yds Avg TD Long<br />

1. David Lyons 56 547 9.8 0 45<br />

2. Jesse Gremminger 31 359 11.6 2 75<br />

3. Ronnie Canedo 30 348 11.6 0 60<br />

4. Mario Martinez 16 208 13.0 1 67<br />

5. David Garcia 10 112 11.2 0 35<br />

6. Coy Schneider 19 108 5.7 0 16<br />

7. Kelshall Rivas 11 93 8.5 0 21<br />

8. Zach Rowland 12 73 6.1 0 14<br />

9. Jake Robbins 9 53 5.9 0 10<br />

10. Chuck Cook 9 48 5.3 0 18<br />

KICK RETURNS No Yds Avg TD Long<br />

1. Mario Martinez 55 1190 21.6 0 50<br />

2. Anthony Smith 54 1171 21.7 1 92<br />

3. Brandon Kyle 52 1147 22.0 0 65<br />

4. David Lyons 49 983 20.1 0 73<br />

5. Mario Herrera 38 792 20.8 0 36<br />

6. Zach Rowland 17 370 21.8 0 61<br />

7. Coy Schneider 17 327 19.2 0 48<br />

8. Darrell White 19 306 16.1 0 33<br />

9. Kevin Munerlyn 13 266 50.5 0 46<br />

10. Ronnie Canedo 11 240 21.8 0 34<br />

INTERCEPTIONS No Yds Avg<br />

1. Dwight Bonner 16 238 14.9<br />

1. David Garcia 16 138 8.6<br />

3. Jake Robbins 7 69 9.8<br />

4. Jason Maples 5 7 1.4<br />

5. Brandon McCoy 4 58 14.5<br />

6. David Vogt 4 55 13.7<br />

7. Robert Bonner 3 77 38.5<br />

8. David Saenz 3 65 21.7<br />

9. Joaquin Garcia 3 51 17.0<br />

10. LaRon Grady 3 36 12.0<br />

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-1920-2930-3940-4950-99Lg Blk<br />

1. Holt Storrie 35-48 72.8 0-0 10-1014-20 7-14 1-1 51 5<br />

2. John Ostrom 25-45 55.5 0-1 15-16 3-13 7-14 0-1 47 6<br />

3. Chris George 5-8 62.5 0-0 2-2 3-4 0-2 0-0 37 0<br />

4. Josh Spaw 4-8 50.0 0-0 2-2 1-1 1-5 0-0 44 2<br />

5. Phillip Garlin 3-5 60.0 0-0 2-3 0-0 1-2 0-0 45 2<br />

SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points<br />

1. Holt Storrie 0 35-48 118-124 0-2 0 0-0 0 0 223<br />

2. Jason Trahan 31 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 188<br />

3. John Ostrom 0 25-45 83-94 1-1 1 0-0 0 0 162<br />

4. Ken Gransberry 18 0-0 0-0 2-3 0 0-0 0 0 112<br />

5. Sean Salinas 14 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 7-18 0 0 84<br />

5. Rollie Casas 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 84<br />

7. Anthony Smith 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 78<br />

8. Darrell White 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 74<br />

9. Ronnie Canedo 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72<br />

9. Jerry Barbee 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72<br />

9. David Lyons 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72<br />

PUNTING No Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd<br />

1. David Lyons 150 5375 35.8 65 10 13 31 3<br />

2. Frank Vera 111 4218 38.0 66 7 7 31 0<br />

3. Dane Hughes 102 3881 38.0 69 6 9 19 3<br />

4. R.C. King 66 2353 35.6 60 0 10 15 3<br />

5. Trey Brezina 58 2204 38.0 56 3 7 9 1<br />

6. Marcos Valderas 46 1730 37.6 53 4 8 13 0<br />

7. Thomas Elbel 44 1670 38.0 70 0 3 13 1<br />

8. Phillip Garlin 24 876 36.5 61 2 1 5 3<br />

9. Josh Spaw 4 196 49.0 54 0 0 2 0<br />

10. Chase Jaroszewski 1 42 42.0 42 0 0 1 0<br />

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G<br />

1. Jason Trahan 38 40 3017 0 10 0 3067 80.7<br />

2. Anthony Smith 18 1510 588 22 754 0 2907 161.5<br />

3. Ken Gransberry 36 2215 394 0 0 0 2609 72.5<br />

4. David Lyons 30 648 255 547 983 0 2433 81.1<br />

5. Mario Martinez 20 153 762 208 1190 0 2313 115.6<br />

6. Brandon Kyle 38 26 822 0 1147 0 1995 52.5<br />

7. Darrell White 40 7 1588 22 306 0 1923 48.1<br />

8. Bill Miller 40 1421 195 0 212 0 1828 45.7<br />

9. Ronnie Canedo 38 270 733 348 240 16 1607 42.3<br />

10. Rollie Casas 26 0 1402 0 0 0 1402 53.9<br />

TACKLES G Solo Ast Total<br />

1. Jake Dearing 39 134 160 294<br />

2. Andy Puryear 40 146 133 279<br />

3. Jake Robbins 39 124 109 233<br />

4. Dwight Bonner 40 127 64 191<br />

5. John Tate 28 66 113 179<br />

6. Will Gavit 40 73 100 173<br />

7. Ben Samples 39 76 91 167<br />

8. David Garcia 28 89 77 166<br />

9. David Saenz 26 99 65 164<br />

10. David Vogt 29 78 75 153<br />

TACKLES FOR LOSS G No. Yds<br />

1. Carlos Santiago 36 37 137<br />

1. Andy Puryear 40 37 102<br />

3. Roderick Chambers 40 28 120<br />

4. Jake Dearing 39 25 95<br />

5. Troy Ebensberger 20 24 73<br />

5. Dustin Boren 29 24 97<br />

7. Tony Kosub 27 21 89<br />

7. James Villarreal 23 21 71<br />

7. Augustine Nwoko 39 21 61<br />

7. Jake Robbins 39 21 107<br />

Kenny Gransberry (30) is the leading rusher of TLU’s DIII era. He also shares the<br />

overall TLU mark for TDs in a game (4).<br />

SACKS G No. Yds<br />

1. David Longoria 28 13 96<br />

2. Jake Robbins 21 12 61<br />

2. Roderick Chambers 40 12 85<br />

4. Shaun Washington 38 11 76<br />

4. Tony Kosub 27 11 62<br />

6. Chris Hicks 29 10 95<br />

7. Carlos Santiago 36 8 66<br />

8. Chad Matthews 20 7 55<br />

8. Dustin Boren 29 7 51<br />

8. Casey Wedding 35 7 41<br />

8. Ben Samples 39 7 41<br />

8. Augustine Nwoko 39 7 37<br />

FUMBLES FORCED G No.<br />

1. Jake Dearing 39 6<br />

2. Jake Robbins 39 5<br />

2. Ben Samples 39 5<br />

4. Jarrad McAdams 20 4<br />

4. Jerry Nelson 24 4<br />

4. Casey Wedding 35 4<br />

4. Augustine Nwoko 39 4<br />

6. Greg Morrison 9 3<br />

6. Trey Linkenhoker 9 3<br />

6. Jason Williams 10 3<br />

6. Troy Ebensberger 20 3<br />

6. Joaquin Garcia 20 3<br />

6. Dwight Bonner 40 3<br />

Holt Storrie (40) is the all-time field goals leader<br />

at TLU.<br />

FUMBLES RECOVERED G No.<br />

1. Jake Robbins 39 9<br />

2. Andy Puryear 40 6<br />

2. Rudy Guarnero 10 5<br />

4. Gil Escobedo 32 4<br />

5. Mike Milliman 10 3<br />

5. Nathan Thigpen 17 3<br />

5. Jack Moses 20 3<br />

5. Robert Lagow 20 3<br />

5. Tony Kosub 27 3<br />

5. David Garcia 28 3<br />

5. Dustin Boren 29 3<br />

5. Clay Magill 29 3<br />

5. Matt Alves 30 3<br />

5. Jason Maples 36 3<br />

5. Will Gavit 40 3<br />

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70<br />

TLU ALL-TIME FOOTBALL ROSTER<br />

The list that follows on the next four<br />

pages is a collection of players’ names that<br />

have, at some time or other, appeared on a<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> football roster. This is not a<br />

collection of lettermen, although many of<br />

these players did letter. Lettermen lists in<br />

A<br />

Abraham, Gene 2006<br />

Abrameit, Zachary 2005<br />

Abrego, Chris 1998<br />

Abundis, Carlos 1981<br />

Ache, Matthew 2001<br />

Acton, David 2002-05<br />

Adamcek, Fred 1974-75<br />

Adame, Adan 1985-87<br />

Adame, Max 2000-01<br />

Adams, Tavian 2006<br />

Adkinson, Joshua 2002-05<br />

Aguayo, Gary 1998<br />

Aguilar, Alex 1999-01<br />

Aguilar, Art 2007<br />

Aguilar, Joel 2002<br />

Ahrendt, Wilfred 1939-40<br />

Ajiodo, Okolo 2002-03<br />

Aki, Rusty 2006<br />

Albers, John 1939-40<br />

Albrecht, Leslie 1955<br />

Aldridge, Michael 2000-03<br />

Alexander, Lloyd 1971-74<br />

Alford, Mike 1972<br />

Allen, Mitchell 1986<br />

Allen, Steve 2007<br />

Allen, Thomas 1986<br />

Allsop, Scott 1977<br />

Alton, Martin 1985<br />

Altonen, Rick 1981<br />

Alvarado, Elwin 2006<br />

Alvarado, Mark 2008<br />

Alves, Brian 2002-03<br />

Alves, Matt 2004-07<br />

Amaro, Ray 1974-75<br />

Ament, Guy 2002-05<br />

Amick, Rick 1968<br />

Anderson,Andy 1960-63<br />

Anderson, Charles 1964-67<br />

Anderson, Dantrell 2008<br />

Anderson, David 1965<br />

Anderson, Dustin 2008<br />

Anderson,Wayne 1975<br />

Annweiler, Frank 1959-61<br />

Annweiler, Rick 1965<br />

Ansley, Mark 1977<br />

Anthony, Jordan 2005<br />

Anthony, Sam 1953<br />

Appelt, Robert 2006<br />

Appling, Mike 1986-87<br />

Arbuckle, Ronny 1954<br />

Arciniega, Ruben 2000-01<br />

Ardoin, Cedric 2001<br />

Arevalo, Oscar 1981<br />

Arldt, Christopher 1999<br />

Armstrong, Shawn 2004<br />

Arnic, Leonard 1976-79<br />

Arnold, Frank 1959-62<br />

Arroyo, Ivy 1981<br />

Asahene, Emmanuel 2007-08<br />

Askey, Richard 1980<br />

Auten, Bill 1963<br />

Avila,Adam 1998<br />

Ayres, Zachary 2004<br />

Azenhoffer, Wayne 1952-54<br />

B<br />

Baasen, Wesley 1946-49<br />

Babineaux, Bob 1974<br />

Badillo, Randy 1999<br />

Bailey, L.J. 1928-29<br />

Bailey, Pat 1965-68<br />

Bailey, Zach 2005<br />

Baker, Jesse 1946-1949<br />

Baker, Ronald 1977-79<br />

Ball, Gary 1974<br />

Ballenger, Kevin 1984<br />

Bang, Jason 2003-04<br />

Bannister, Bill 1982-84<br />

Barbee, Jerry 1998-01<br />

Barecky, Josh 2000<br />

Barnett, Bubba 1968-70<br />

Barnhard, Bill 1972<br />

Barnhard, Rubin 1956<br />

Barrera, Louis 2003<br />

Barron, Joe 1949-52<br />

Barros, Kevin 1984-86<br />

Barter, Jesse 2001<br />

Barton, Gary 2005<br />

Barton, Jimmy 2000<br />

Bartosh,Walter 1971-74<br />

Battros, Mitchell 1949-50<br />

Batson, Roderick 2005-08<br />

Bauhof, Ned 1984<br />

Baumbach, Dennis 1969-70<br />

Bautista, Matt 1980-81<br />

Beard, Russell 1963-65<br />

Beathard, Trey 1979<br />

Beauchane, Mike 1971<br />

Beaulieu, Jonathan 2003<br />

Bennett, Jamelle 2005<br />

Beck, Clinton 2003<br />

Beck, Ronnie 2007-08<br />

Becker, Franklin 1955<br />

Becker, Gilbert 1959<br />

Becker, Otto 1936-38<br />

Beckham, Rick 1974<br />

Beicker, Don 1972-75<br />

Belasquez, Jason 2004<br />

Belden, Chase 2002-03<br />

Bell, Artie 1937-38<br />

Bell, Cedrick 2002<br />

Bell, Dwight 2003<br />

Bell, Ryan 2003<br />

the TLU football annals are scarce,<br />

particularly for the early years. What we<br />

have attempted to do here is compile a<br />

comprehensive list of all players who (at<br />

some point in their college journey) were<br />

members of the Bulldog football team.<br />

Belyeu, Billy 2003<br />

Benavides, David 2001<br />

Bennett Jr., Harold 1965<br />

Bennett, Richard 1972<br />

Benson, Mark 1982<br />

Benware, Anthony 1998<br />

Berg, Laddie 1960-63<br />

Berger, Royce 1961<br />

Bernard, Burk 1955<br />

Bernhard, David 1971<br />

Berry, Dan 2000<br />

Berry, Denato 2006<br />

Berry, Tony 1958-59<br />

Besch, Mike 1979<br />

Best, Waldemar 1923<br />

Bethel, Gary 1970-73<br />

Bethke, Dennis 1969-70<br />

Beveridge, Garry 2004-05<br />

Bevly, Wes 2001<br />

Beynaerts, Bobby 2006<br />

Biedeger, Greg 1971<br />

Biedermann, Bob 1979<br />

Biediger, Greg 1966- 67<br />

Biediger, Ralph 1981-82<br />

Biediger, Ronnie 1981-85<br />

Biediger, Roy 1967-70<br />

Bielfeldt, Karl 1998<br />

Bigott, Will 1947<br />

Bills, Mike 1981-85<br />

Bindi, Sahr 2006<br />

Birk, Ronald 1952<br />

Bishop, Jonathan 2007<br />

Black, Niel 1960<br />

Blackwell, Reginald 1999<br />

Additions, corrections and other helpful<br />

information are most welcome. Please email<br />

the TLU Sports Information Office<br />

(tclark@tlu.edu) with your information.<br />

Blake, Steve 1977<br />

Bland, Glenn 1957<br />

Bland, John 1998<br />

Blaschke, David 1964<br />

Bleiler, Richard 1975<br />

Blomquist, Edwin 1969<br />

Bloomer, John Paul 2004-08<br />

Bloomquist, Glynn 1972<br />

Blumburg, Johnny 1950<br />

Blume, Darryl 1985<br />

Blume, Walter 2003<br />

Boehl, Billy 1949-54<br />

Boelter, Melvin 1968-70<br />

Boemecke, Charles 1966-69<br />

Boenig, Clarence 1955<br />

Boening, Henry 1963-67<br />

Bogart, Robert 1963<br />

Bohls, Alvin 1929<br />

Bohls, Ed 1966-67<br />

Bohls, Fred 1958-60<br />

Bohls, James 1962-65<br />

Bohnert, Steve 1974-76<br />

Bolden, Howard 2002-03, 2006<br />

Bolton, Matthew 2007<br />

Bommer, Jacob 2000<br />

Bonner, Dwight 2005-08<br />

Bonner, Robert 2005-08<br />

Bonugli, Robert 2005-07<br />

Booker, Jonathan 2003-05<br />

Boren, Dustin 1998-01<br />

Borgestede, Don 1955-58<br />

Bosse, Marvin 1950-51<br />

Boudreaux, Bobby 1965-68<br />

Bowls, Raymond 1928-29<br />

Bowman, David 2002<br />

Box, Brian 2007<br />

Boxley, Josh 2004<br />

Boyd, Caston 2008<br />

Boyd, Chuck 1970-71<br />

Boyd, Lowell 1980<br />

Bozeman, Robbie 1998-99<br />

Bracher, Fredrick 1936-38<br />

Braden Jr., Daniel 2001<br />

Bradford, Alfred 2005-08<br />

Bradford, Steve 1978<br />

Bradley, Brian 1977-78<br />

Brady, Edwin 1966<br />

Bragg, Dale 1972<br />

Brandenburg, John 1980-83<br />

Bratton, Gerald 1961<br />

Braun, Leon 1931<br />

Braun, Richard 1998<br />

Brawner, Eugene 1946-47<br />

Brayan, John 1959-61<br />

Brewer, Dexter 2004-06<br />

Brezina, Trey 2006<br />

Briell, Bobby 1971<br />

Brinkley, Barry 1985-87<br />

Brinkmeyer, Herbert 1970<br />

Briscoe, Charles 1999<br />

Bristch, Charles 1974-77<br />

Broadway, Ben 2005<br />

Brock, Jobi 2001<br />

Brock, Robert 1963<br />

Brodie, Anthony 1974<br />

Bromschwig, Mark 1979<br />

Brooks, Steve 1975-78<br />

Brooks, Tim 2008<br />

Tom Mueller, with wife Marti, had the Bulldogs playing for a conference<br />

title in 2004.<br />

Brosius, Robby 1998-99<br />

Brothers, Quinton 2006<br />

Brown, Darrell 1980-82<br />

Brown, Dave 1977<br />

Brown, Dwain 1980<br />

Brown, Eric 1980-82<br />

Brown, Garrett 2005<br />

Brown, I.J. 1959-62<br />

Brown, Kyle 2003-04<br />

Brown, Larry 1987<br />

Brown, Lavon 2000-01<br />

Brown, Malvin 1975-79<br />

Brown, Thomas 1985<br />

Broz, Ronnie 1968-71<br />

Brucklacher, John 1975<br />

Brunet, Trevor 2001<br />

Bryan, John 1960-62<br />

Brzozowski, Allen 1984-87<br />

Brzozowski, Dwayne 1986<br />

Buck, Jared 2002-03<br />

Buckley, Raphiel 2000<br />

Budd, David 1977-78<br />

Bunch, Brandon 1999<br />

Burchell, Joshua 2003<br />

Burk, Stephen 2006<br />

Burkholder, Jody 1971<br />

Burleson, Dustin 2008<br />

Burns, Will 2003<br />

Burroughs, Doug 1977<br />

Burroughs, Royce 2000<br />

Busch, Jeremiah 1999<br />

Bustamante, Marcos 1984-87<br />

Butler, Bobby 1977<br />

Butler, Jeff 2006<br />

Butler, Kelvin 2008<br />

Butler, Quint 2008<br />

C<br />

Cabe, Brandon 1998<br />

Cabiya, Joshua 2003<br />

Cabrera, Josh 2007<br />

Caddie, Chaz 2008<br />

Cain, Jamey 1977-79<br />

Cain, Jimmy 1976<br />

Calavan, Trent 2000-01<br />

Calderon, Ben 1983-84<br />

Callis, Andrew 2005<br />

Campbell, Brian 1999-01<br />

Campbell, Ryan 2002<br />

Campbell, Quincey 1980<br />

Campbell, Steve 1977<br />

Campbell, Walter 2004<br />

Campsey, Tommy 1965<br />

Canedo, Ronnie 1998-01<br />

Canion, Bing 1981<br />

Cano, Alex 1998<br />

Cantu, Derek 1999<br />

Cantu, Eduardo 1998<br />

Cantu, Mark 1975-76<br />

Cantu, Mike 1980-83<br />

Cantu, Oscar 1951<br />

Capak, Kyle 2006<br />

Carbee, Judd 2002<br />

Cardona, Richard 1975-76<br />

Carew, Mike 1985-87<br />

Carleton, Greg 1986<br />

Carlson, Jay 1959<br />

Carmack, Mike 2000<br />

Carmichael, Tom 1960-61<br />

Carpenter, Mark 1977-80<br />

Carr, Bobby 1981-82<br />

Carrera, Tom 1977-80<br />

Carrillo, Isac 1998<br />

Carrillo, Robert 2003-04<br />

Carrizales, Roy 1977<br />

Carter, Ken 1972<br />

Carter, Moneque 1974-76<br />

Cartwright, Bill 1957<br />

Casas, Rolando 1998-02<br />

Castaneda, Jamie 1974<br />

Castillo, Jaymes 2007-08<br />

Castillo, Ray 1980<br />

Castor, Paul 2005<br />

Cate, Tom 1975<br />

Caudell, Aaron 2006<br />

Cavazos, Frank 1957<br />

Cavazos, Tino 1957<br />

Cedillo, Alex 1974<br />

Cervantes, Jesse 1980<br />

Cervantes, Vincent 1998<br />

Chacon, Randy 2002<br />

Chafin, Jeff 1976-79<br />

Chambers, Roderick 2002-03,<br />

2005-06<br />

Chance, Brandon 1999<br />

Chaney, Mike 2004<br />

Charles, Matthew 2006<br />

Cheeves, Princston 2005<br />

Chevez, Leo 2007<br />

Childs, Mike 1977<br />

Choate, Micah 2005<br />

Chollett, David 1977-79<br />

Christenson, Mike 1980<br />

Christian, Bruce 1980-83<br />

Christian, Chris 1977-81<br />

Church, Dan 1977-80<br />

Clark, Denny 1957<br />

Clark, Herschel 1949<br />

Clark, Matt 1979<br />

Clement, Oscar 1938-40<br />

Clements, Sean 2006-07<br />

Clervi, Art 1975-76<br />

Cleveland, Quinnten 2007-08<br />

Clifton, John 1984<br />

Cline, Carl 2004<br />

Cline, Kirby 1978-81<br />

Cline, Thomas 2006<br />

Clinger, Norman 1950<br />

Clouse, Jerry 2002-03, 2005-07<br />

Clouse, James 2006<br />

Clyburn, Steve 1986<br />

Coe, Justin 2001<br />

Coffey, Ryan 2001<br />

Coker, Mike 1982-85<br />

Coleman, Nicholas 2005<br />

Collier, Doug 1974<br />

Collier, Wesley 2002<br />

Collins, Art 1952-53<br />

Collins, Danny 1981-84<br />

Collins, Dean 1983-85<br />

Collins, Phil 2004<br />

Collins, Sean 2006<br />

Compton, Jake 2001-02<br />

Conatanzo, Tony 1950-51<br />

Condra, Wayne 1981-85<br />

Conery, Doug 1967<br />

Conn, Travis 1999<br />

Contreras, Benjamin 2005<br />

Cook, Brandon 2006<br />

Cook, Brian 1980<br />

Cook, Charles 1952<br />

Cook, Chuck 2002-06<br />

Cook, John 1981-84<br />

Cook, Robert 1972<br />

Cook, Tommy 1975-78<br />

Cooke, David 1953-54<br />

Cooksey, James 1966<br />

Cooper, Ben 2004-05, 2008<br />

Cooper, Sheldon 1981-82<br />

Corbin, John 1998-00<br />

Corely, Barry 1968<br />

Cortez, Gilbert, 1967<br />

Coselli, Ray 1973-76<br />

Cox, Jim 1981<br />

Cox, Jimmy 1971<br />

Cox, Josh 2006<br />

Cox, Robert 1966<br />

Crabtree, Matthew 2008<br />

Craig, Jimmie 1964-67<br />

Crawford, Charlie 1967<br />

Crawford, Thaddeus 1977<br />

Creel, Lindon 1959<br />

Cromidus, Paul 1979-81<br />

Crouch, Ross 1950<br />

Crowson, Virgle 2002-05<br />

Crumpler, Steve 1971<br />

Cruz, David 1985<br />

Cucco, Wayne 1974-77<br />

Cude, Jason 1998<br />

Cuevas, Eric 2003-04<br />

Cummings, Duke 1940-41<br />

Cunningham, Shawn 2008<br />

Curiel, Christopher 2002<br />

Curtis, Ray 1953<br />

D<br />

Dahlen, Chris 2001-02<br />

Dailey, Craig 2000-02<br />

Dannhaus, William 1929-31<br />

Dannhaus, Herman 1928-29<br />

Daniels, Dan 1970-73<br />

Daniels, Earl 1947<br />

Danz, Dennis 1974-77<br />

David, Tom 1951<br />

Davila, Ryan 2004<br />

Davila, Tim 2004<br />

Davis, Billy 1972-74<br />

Davis, Chad 1998<br />

Davis, Charles 1968<br />

Davis, Chuck 1977<br />

Davis, Devin 2008<br />

Davis, E.H. 1954<br />

Davis, Fred 1973-76<br />

Davis, James 1967<br />

Davis, Jeff 2006-07<br />

Davis, John 1977<br />

Davis, Keith 1987<br />

Davis, Luke 2008<br />

Jake Robbins (4) roamed the Bulldog secondary<br />

as a start for four seasons.<br />

Davis, Mike 2005<br />

Davis, Steve 2007<br />

Davis, Thomas 1952<br />

Dawson, Nathan 2002<br />

De La Garza, Hector 1979-81<br />

De Los Santos, Eric 2002<br />

Deanda, Robert 2000-01<br />

DeAngelo, Doug 1986<br />

Dear,Allen 1986-87<br />

Dearing, Jake 2002-05<br />

Deason, Bubba 1985<br />

Dedear, Dennis 1958-60<br />

Delacruz, Johnny 1998<br />

Del Bosque, Bobby 1987<br />

DeLuna, Beto 1999-00<br />

Denburg, Ricky 1985<br />

Denny, Gary 1979<br />

Denyer, Buzzy 1955-58<br />

DeVilbiss, Dean 1984-86<br />

Dewey, Mike 1977<br />

Diaz, Fred 1985<br />

Diaz, Rolando 1981<br />

Dick, Mark 1974<br />

Dickey, Bruce 1974-75<br />

DiCola, Michael 2006<br />

Diebel, Clarence 1938<br />

Diedrich, Brian 2000<br />

Diggs, Brandon 1986<br />

Dikes, Jimmy 1977<br />

Dismuke, A.D. 2003<br />

Dismukes, Kenneth 1954-55<br />

Dixon, Danny 1975<br />

Doerfler, Alfred 1932<br />

Doerfler, David 1967-70<br />

Doherty, Sean 2008<br />

Dominguez, Robert 1975<br />

Dorfi, Mike 1962<br />

Dorsey, Chris 2000-01<br />

Doubrava, Allen 1953<br />

Dove,Alus 1974-76<br />

Drisdale, Carlton 1980-83<br />

Drum, Hiram 2003-05<br />

Drusedow, Gary 1965<br />

Dube, Wallace 1946-50<br />

Duelm, Mark 2001<br />

Duffy, Charles 2002<br />

Duhart, Charles 1986<br />

Duhon, Cody 2004<br />

Duke, Brian 1981<br />

Duke, Dustin 2000<br />

Duncan, Kenneth 1966<br />

Dunham, Arlen 1953<br />

Dunham, John 1971<br />

Dunham, Mark 1998<br />

Dunk, Cameron 2002-03<br />

Dunkin, Donald 1985-86<br />

Dunn, Peter 1980-81<br />

Dunne, Phil 1973-76<br />

Durand, Leonard 2008<br />

Dworaczyk, Gary 1973<br />

Dykes, Jim 1978<br />

Dyson, Travis 2007<br />

E<br />

Eady, Sean 2007<br />

Earley, Ross 1959-61<br />

Ebensberger, Troy 2002-03<br />

Eckles, David 2004<br />

Edgemond, Bill 1983-85<br />

Edwards, Charlie 1958-60<br />

Edwards, Chris 2002, 2005-06<br />

Edwards, Seth 2002<br />

Edwards, Zach 1999<br />

Eggers, Mike 1980-81<br />

Egwuagu, Martin 2005<br />

Ehler, John 1974<br />

71


72<br />

TLU ALL-TIME FOOTBALL ROSTER<br />

The Bulldog defense of 2004 helped the team to the top of the conference standings.<br />

Ehrhardt, Charles 1940-41<br />

Eichler, Allen 1956<br />

Elbel, Thomas 2005<br />

Ellis, Jerry 1973-75<br />

Ellis, Mark 1977<br />

Elmore, Rodney 1999<br />

Emerson, Brian 1979-81<br />

Emerson, Brian 1998-01<br />

Ender, Gottfried 1923<br />

Ender, Max 1952, 55-56<br />

Engelhardt, Marcus 1965<br />

Engeling, Jeff 1983-85<br />

Erskine, James 1928-29<br />

Erxleben, Ray 1955<br />

Escobar, Derrick 1998-99<br />

Escobar, Jason 1998<br />

Escobedo, Gilbert 1998-02<br />

Esfandiari, Doug 1998-01<br />

Esparza, Manuel 1967-68<br />

Espinoza, Robert 2001-02<br />

Essary, Todd 1980-83<br />

Esteves, Gilbert 1985-87<br />

Estlinbaum, John 1957<br />

Estrada, Arthur 1998<br />

Etheredge, Sean 1999<br />

Evans, Billy 1998<br />

Evans, Christopher 1999-00<br />

Everline, Jessie 2000<br />

Evetts, Gerald 1954-56<br />

F<br />

Faglie, W.B. 1965<br />

Fain, Josh 1998<br />

Faith, Trent 1981-84<br />

Faldyn, Mark 1979-81<br />

Farmer, David 1975-77<br />

Farrell, Pat 1981-82<br />

Fehrenkamp, David 1985<br />

Felder, John 1974<br />

Feller, Stephen 1962-65<br />

Ferguson, Mike 1975-77<br />

Ferguson, Shane 2005<br />

Fernandez, Jimmy 1981-83<br />

Fernandez, Martin 2002<br />

Ferrera, Greg 1977<br />

Fewell, Vernon 1959-62<br />

Fiala, Steven 2005-07<br />

Fields, Derrick 1998-02<br />

Fields, Otis 1970-73<br />

Fike, Shelby 1977-80<br />

Fink,Andrew 1999<br />

Fisher, Bill 1977<br />

Fisher, Terrence 2002-03<br />

Fletcher, Darrell 1980<br />

Flint, John 1967<br />

Flores II, Jorge 2002<br />

Flores, John 1998-99<br />

Flores, Juan 2002-05<br />

Flores, Justin 1998-01<br />

Flores, Shawn 2002-03<br />

Forbes, Charlie 2002-03<br />

Fortenberry, Joe 1970-71<br />

Foster, Justin 2007<br />

Foster, Kyle 2000-03<br />

Foster, Mike 1980<br />

Fox, Truxton 2005-06<br />

Franklin, Adam 2008<br />

Franklin, Anthony 2002-03<br />

Franklin, Jody 1980-83,<br />

Franklin, Larry 1956-59<br />

Franks, Charles 1973-76<br />

Franks, Richard 1975-76<br />

Fraser, Brandon 2002<br />

Freeman, Chris 2007-08<br />

Freeman, Christopher 2004<br />

Freeman, Steve 1974-77<br />

Frick, Jason 2005<br />

Friedrich, Stephen 1966<br />

Friesenhahn, Merlin 2001-04<br />

Frimpter, Bill 1972<br />

Froelich, Joe 1970-72<br />

Fromme, Travis 1977<br />

Frost, Joshua 1999<br />

Funk, Tim 1975-78<br />

Fuquay, John 1986-87<br />

G<br />

Gadberry, Don 2008<br />

Gadison, Jocky 1972-75<br />

Gallegos, Jerry 2005-07<br />

Gallegos, Shayne 1999-01<br />

Galloway, Bobby 1953-55<br />

Galvan, Jerry 2008<br />

Galvan, Ricky 2004<br />

Gann, Don 1977-80<br />

Gann, Mike 1962-64<br />

Garcia, David 2002-04, 2006<br />

Garcia, Dimitri 2002-03<br />

Garcia, Ed 1953-56<br />

Garcia, Eric 2007-08<br />

Garcia, Ernie 2005-08<br />

Garcia, Francisco 2007<br />

Garcia, Joaquin 1998-99<br />

Garcia, Kristopher 1999<br />

Gardner, Matt 1999<br />

Garlin, Phillip 1998<br />

Gartha, Russ 1973<br />

Garza, Buster 1951-53<br />

Garza, Conrad 2000<br />

Garza, Mike 1998-99<br />

Gaskamp, Bruno 1946<br />

Gaston, Brandon 2002<br />

Gaston, Greg 1977<br />

Gaubatz, Robert 1959<br />

Gavit, Will 2003-06<br />

Geiner, Richard 1953<br />

Gendron, Joel 1977-80<br />

Gersch, Ken 1972-74<br />

Gesch, Jordan 2008<br />

Gevertz, Richard 1980<br />

Gibbs, Robbie 1980-82<br />

Giese, Ross 1966<br />

Giesscer, Alphonse 1928-29<br />

Gigee, Nathan 2008<br />

Gilliland, Paul 1950<br />

Gillis, Kyle 2005-07<br />

Gilmore, Al 1979-81<br />

Gips, Frank 1979-82<br />

Gips, Paul 1940-41<br />

Gipson, Darrin 2007<br />

Gipson,Willie 1973-75<br />

Glenn, Richard 1964-65<br />

Glenn, T.J. 2006<br />

Glenewinkel, Ron 1978-80<br />

Glitz, Bill 1962<br />

Goerdel, Calvin<br />

Goessler, Ken 1955-56<br />

Goetz, Paul 1946-47<br />

Goldberg, Harry 1977<br />

Goldlap, Bruno 1923<br />

Gomez, Rene 1985<br />

Gomez, Ricardo 1999-00<br />

Gonzales, David 2004<br />

Gonzales, Edward 1981<br />

Gonzales, Ernest 1999<br />

Gonzales, James 2003-04<br />

Gonzales, Jimmy 1977-79<br />

Gonzales, Jose 2002<br />

Gonzales, Joshua 2006<br />

Gonzales, Leandro 2002-04<br />

Gonzalez, Justo 1984<br />

Gonzalez, Mario 1998<br />

Gonzalez, Rogelio 1986<br />

Gonzalez, Tony 2008<br />

Gooch, Aaron 1958-59<br />

Goode, Bruce 1981-82<br />

Goodlow, Josh 2008<br />

Goodrich, Josh 1999-01<br />

Goodson, John 1957<br />

Goodwin, Bill 1947<br />

Goosetree, Tim 1975-78<br />

Gorka,Wilbert 1959<br />

Gorman, Art 1977-78<br />

Gotte, B.J. 1998-2000<br />

Grabs, Glenn 2000<br />

Gracy, Rick 1972<br />

Grady, LaRon 1999-02<br />

Graf, Randy 1980<br />

Graff, Fred 1961<br />

Granchelli, Joseph 2008<br />

Gransberry, Kenny 2001-04<br />

Greathouse, Kash 2005-08<br />

Greathouse, Horace 1987<br />

Green, Bo 2005<br />

Green, Davis 1985-86<br />

Green, Earon 2004<br />

Green, Jim 1956-58<br />

Green, Ronnie 1975<br />

Greer, Courteney 2006<br />

Greenshield, Gene 1947-50<br />

Greeson, Ryan 2004-05<br />

Gregor, Ray 1956-58,<br />

Gregory, Dick 1950-53<br />

Gremminger, Jesse 2005-07<br />

Gresh, Ed 1964<br />

Griesen, Ricky 1977<br />

Grimes, James 1948<br />

Grimes, Jason 1999<br />

Grohman, Luke 2002-03<br />

Grote, Roland 1941<br />

Grote, Roland 1966<br />

Guarnero, Rudy 1998<br />

Guenter, Bruce 1977-78<br />

Guenther, Rusty 1979-80<br />

Guerra, Nathan 2005<br />

Guinyard, Michael 2008<br />

Gullion, Ronnie 2005<br />

Gummerman, Geoff 1983-85<br />

Gummert, Darrell 1975<br />

Gunga, Heinz 1954<br />

Gupton, Rex 1939<br />

Gutchess, Kevin 1981<br />

Gutierrez, Lyndon 2005<br />

Gutierrez, Mike 1981-82<br />

Guzmann, Memo 1984<br />

H<br />

Haag, Francis 1938<br />

Haag, Victor 1938<br />

Haas, Thomas 1965<br />

Haas, Gary 1981<br />

Haggerty, Stanley 1980<br />

Hajek, Jeff 1998<br />

Hale, Don 1964<br />

Halliburton, Troy 1954-56<br />

Hamilton, Bobby 2005<br />

Hamilton, David 1984<br />

Hancock, Houston 2008<br />

Hannehann, Louis 1928-29<br />

Hanz, Stephan 1986<br />

Hapshie, Solomon 1998<br />

Hardaway, John 1977<br />

Hardee, Billy 2007-08<br />

Hardeman, Demetrius 2000-02<br />

Harland, Sylvester 1974<br />

Hargrove, Max 2004<br />

Harper, Efrin 2008<br />

Harper, Sam 1953-56<br />

Harpold, Charles 1966<br />

Harrell, B.J. 1998<br />

Harris, Charlie 1959-62<br />

Harris, Harry 1974<br />

Harris, Max 1983-84<br />

Harris, Ryan 2000-01<br />

Harris, Wendell 2004<br />

Harrison, Richard 1962<br />

Harryman, Casey 2005-07<br />

Harsh, Hollis 1958<br />

Hart, Wes 1998<br />

Hartel, Michael 2007<br />

Hartfiel, Ray 1953-54<br />

Hartfiel, Travis 2005-06<br />

Hartmann, Kurt 1930-31<br />

Harvey, Kyle 2005<br />

Hasker, Sammy 1952<br />

Haunch, Dick 1950<br />

Hawkins, Darrell 1954<br />

Hayes, Jimmy 1952<br />

Hazeley, Levi 1999-01<br />

Heath, Derrick 2005-06<br />

Heights, Doug 1974<br />

Hernandez, Mark 1999<br />

Heimann, Josh 1998-01<br />

Heinrich, Carl, 1930-31<br />

Heinrich, Max 1923<br />

Helduser, Jim Bob 1975-78<br />

Hellstein, John 1972<br />

Helmcamp, George 1955-58<br />

Helmuth, Schwarz 1931-32<br />

Helweg, C.J. 2006<br />

Henderson, Patrick 2005<br />

Henkes, Chuck 1975-78<br />

Henley, Gary 1964<br />

Henning, William 1962<br />

Henri, Mike 1998<br />

Henry, Ronald 1951<br />

Hensley, John “Briggs” 2008<br />

Henze, Harold 1968-71<br />

Herber, Charlie 1969-71<br />

Herber, Ewald 1923<br />

Hernandez, David 1985-87<br />

Hernandez, George 1964-67<br />

Hernandez, Manuel 2004<br />

Hernandez, Mike 1999<br />

Herrera, Aaron 2008<br />

Herrera, Mario 1999-01<br />

Herrera, Matt 2007<br />

Herrera, Valdermar 1985-86<br />

Herring, Thurman 1969<br />

Hertz, John 1985<br />

Heyland, Gary 195<br />

Hickey, John 1974<br />

Hicks, B.J. 1999<br />

Hicks, Cody 2004<br />

Hicks, Chris 1999-01<br />

Hightower, Fred 1953-56<br />

Hilbert, Maurice 1949-51<br />

Hildebrandt, Walter 1951<br />

Hill, Jerry 2008<br />

Hill, John 1967<br />

Hill, Willie 2005<br />

Hiller, Robert 1969<br />

Hines, Greg 1998-99<br />

Hobbs, Joe 1959<br />

Hodge, Robert 1986<br />

Hodge, Tristan 2005<br />

Hodges, Willie 1975<br />

Hoermann, Arlon 1963-66<br />

Hoffer, Elroy 1953<br />

Holland, Jimbo 1985<br />

Holliday, Richard 1977<br />

Holmes, Chauncey 2008<br />

Holtkamp,William 1947<br />

Hooi, Ed 1979<br />

Hooker, Randall 1999<br />

Hopkins, Jeff 1984<br />

Horton, Rhett 1998<br />

Horwood, Stanley 1949-50<br />

House, Larry 1962<br />

Hovda, Joshua 1999<br />

Hrachovina, Josh 2007<br />

Hubbard, Lloyd 1977-78<br />

Huber, Gerald 1980-84<br />

Huber, Wade 2007<br />

Huckeba, Charles 1966<br />

Hudson, Eddie 1970-71<br />

Huebinger, John 1951<br />

Huffman, Dennis 1977<br />

Huffman, Gary 1962-64<br />

Hughes, Barry 2002-03<br />

Hughes, Dane 2002-03<br />

Hull, Allen 1978<br />

Humphrey, Derek 2004<br />

Huntley, Harold 1968<br />

Hutchingson, C.B. 1963<br />

Hveem, Todd 1980<br />

Hyek, Nike 1986<br />

I<br />

Ibe, Chris 1998<br />

Ikels, Kenan 1986-87<br />

Illian, Travis 1998<br />

Ingle, Ed 1979<br />

J<br />

Jackson, Bill 1975-78<br />

Jackson, Dennis 1962<br />

Jackson, Dylan 2002<br />

Jackson, John 2006-08<br />

Jackson, Tyrone 2007<br />

Jaehne, Gus 1923<br />

Janda, Lyle 2004<br />

Janak, Michael 2004-07<br />

Janes, Michael 1999-01<br />

Janes, Matt 2003-06<br />

Janicek, Daryl 1968-69<br />

Janysek, Gerald 1977<br />

Jarvis, Larry 1965<br />

Jaster, Delvin 1952-53<br />

Jefferson, Kevin 1999<br />

Jendrusch, Tommy 1981-82<br />

Jensen, James 1953<br />

Jermstad, Jimmy 1950<br />

Jernigan, Jerry 1985-87<br />

Defensive back Dwight Bonner tied for the DIII-era lead for career<br />

interceptions, with 16.<br />

Jeschke, Roger 1968<br />

Jetty, Lee 1947<br />

Jetty, Norman 1946-47<br />

Jimenez, Josh 2007-08<br />

Jimenez, Mike 2005<br />

Jimenez, Obed 1986<br />

Jimenez, Steve 1953-54<br />

Jimeniz, Noe 1980<br />

Joeckel, Billy 1980-82<br />

Johnson, Frederick 2002<br />

Johnson, Gerald 1958-60<br />

Johnson, Jeremy 2008<br />

Johnson, Jimmie 1987<br />

Johnson, Jody 1960<br />

Johnson, Kurt 1962-63<br />

Johnson, Kurt 1999<br />

Johnson, Manson 1998-00<br />

Johnson, Rawley 1960-61<br />

Johnson, Robert 1957-61<br />

Johnson, Ron 1971<br />

Johnson, Royce 1969-72<br />

Johnson, Sidney 2005-07<br />

Johnson, Terryl 1974-76<br />

Johnson, Tom 1973<br />

Johnson, Wesley 1961<br />

Joiner, Jay 1980<br />

Joneitz, Duke 1977<br />

Jones, Aaron 2002<br />

Jones, Billy 1974-75<br />

Jones, Colby 1963<br />

Jones, David 2008<br />

Jones, Kerry 2004-06<br />

Jones, Kevin 2006<br />

Jones, Jamila 1998-00<br />

Jones, Jeff 1985<br />

Jones, Ryan 1998-99<br />

Jones, Steven 1999<br />

Jones, Victor 2006<br />

Jopplin, Terrence 1999<br />

Jordan, Jimmie 1953<br />

Jordan, Wayne 1960-62<br />

Joseph, Bo 2000-02<br />

Josephson, Gayland 1960-63<br />

Josephson, Don 1962-64<br />

Jubela, Robert 1963-66<br />

Judd, Zeb 2006-07<br />

Justice, Kenneth 2006<br />

Juull, Mark 1982<br />

K<br />

Kaase, Miffy 1959-62<br />

Kaiser, Keith 2005-08<br />

Kaiser, Marvin 1959<br />

Kaleh, John 1980<br />

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Kalich, Rodney 1981-82<br />

Kalkwarf, Paul 1970-71<br />

Kallies, Basil 1975-77<br />

Kalmbach, Brock 1972-74<br />

Karam, Jason 2002-04<br />

Karasek, Gene 1979<br />

Katt, Gilbert 1950<br />

Katzer, Melvin 1950<br />

Keeling, Clay 1980-81<br />

Keener, Brian 1983-85<br />

Keip,Aaron 2006<br />

Kellam, Adam 2008<br />

Keller, Buzzy 1951-54<br />

Keller, Chris 1974-76<br />

Keller, Jerome 1946-47<br />

Keller, Kolin 1980<br />

Keller, Mike 1984-86<br />

Kemmerer, Jeff 1981<br />

Kemp, Greg 1985<br />

Kempen, Danny 1982<br />

Kempf, Bennie 1980-82<br />

Kendle, Sutton 1982-83<br />

Keng, Thomas 1947<br />

Kensing, Richard 1952<br />

Kersten, Graham 1959<br />

Keys, James 1969<br />

Kieke, John 1960-62<br />

Kiel, Garith “Jeep” 1960<br />

Killewer, John 1983<br />

Killian, Earl 1947<br />

Killian, Herman 1946-47<br />

King, Clinton 2002<br />

King, Garland 1930-32<br />

King, R.C. 2002<br />

Kirchner,Arlon 1963-66<br />

Kitchen, Beau 2006<br />

Kitchens, Jimmy 1977<br />

Kitzman, Charlie 1977-1780<br />

Klare,Wade 1983-85<br />

Klawitter, Josh 2006<br />

Klein, Harold 1949<br />

Klemstein, Scott 1983<br />

Klett, Mike 1967-68<br />

Kliewer, John 1984<br />

Kniejski, Robert 1977<br />

Knierieman, Jeff 1974-75<br />

Knopp, David 1952<br />

Knox, Bobby 1955<br />

Koehler, John 1969<br />

Koehler, Jared 2005-06<br />

Koehler, Steve 1969<br />

Koehn, Richard 1962-64<br />

Koenig, Jeff 1998-01<br />

Kohleffel, Chris 1998<br />

Kohlschmidt, David 2005<br />

Koopman, Mitchell 1999<br />

Kornegay, Brent 1985<br />

Kosub, Tony 1998-01<br />

Kracik, Andy 1962-63<br />

Krause, Henry 1962-64<br />

Krause, Kenny 1964<br />

Krauskopf, Brandon 2005-06<br />

Krenek, Dustin 2004<br />

Kridler, Eugene 1954<br />

Krieg, Dan 1961<br />

Kriewald, Gerald 1999<br />

Krueger, Kenneth 1958<br />

Krumbholz, Roy 1998-99<br />

Krumery, Ralston 1953<br />

Kuempel, Charles 1952<br />

Kummer, Paul 1972<br />

Kunze, Kurt 1987<br />

Kutscher, Kyle 1999-01<br />

Kuykendell, Mike 1974<br />

Kyle, Brandon 2000-04<br />

Kyle, Terry 1969<br />

L<br />

Laechelin, Vernon 1936-38<br />

Laging, Lawrence 1952<br />

Lagow, Robert 1998-99<br />

Laird, Justin 2006<br />

Lamascus, Rick 1966-69<br />

Lamb, Latane 1980<br />

Lambert, Brad 2002-03, 2005<br />

Lamkin, Alvin 1968<br />

Lampe, Bucky 1975-78<br />

Lane, David 1972<br />

Lane, Drew 2004-05<br />

Lange, Joe 1980-83<br />

Langham Jr., Robert 1986<br />

Langhart, Stefan 1983-85<br />

Lapaglia, Richard 1969<br />

Larimore, Kenneth 1954<br />

Larson, Billie 1958-59<br />

Larson, Lief 1980-83<br />

Lawrence, Donald 2006<br />

Lawrence, Jerard 1981-85<br />

Lawtum, Jason 2004<br />

Leal, Alex 2008<br />

Lee, Bobby 2004-06<br />

Lee, Sean 1999-00<br />

Lee, Terry 1975<br />

Lee, William 2002<br />

Leeder, Floyd 1951-53<br />

Legh-Page, Daniel 1998-01<br />

Lehman, Bill 1957-59<br />

Lehnhoff, Robert 1971-73<br />

Lehnhoff, Fritz 1938<br />

Lehnhoff, Mark 1968-71<br />

Lemer, Joe 1954<br />

Andy Puryear (42) and Casey Wedding (55) were two play-makers for<br />

the Bulldogs in the mid-2000s.<br />

Leonard, Gene 1966-69<br />

Leonard, Jarrod 1999<br />

Leslie, Greg 1999<br />

Lewis, Curtis 1999-01<br />

Lewis, Demetrius 1986-87<br />

Leyendecker, Matt 1999<br />

Lieke, Elton 1961-64<br />

Liles, Mike 1964<br />

Lindemann, Charles 1949<br />

Linder, Bob 1963<br />

Linder, Mark 1963-64<br />

Lindig, Werner 1947,<br />

Lingor, Matthew 1999<br />

Linkenhoker, Trey 1998<br />

Linton, Gerald 1962<br />

Lippe, Paul 1968<br />

Lisenbe,Wayne 1981<br />

Little, Joe 1979-81<br />

Litzman, Billy 1955<br />

Lock, Ricky 1983-85<br />

Loeffler, Gilbert 1938-39<br />

Loest, Craig 1980<br />

Long, Matt 1999-01<br />

Longoria, David 1998-01<br />

Longoria, Tony 1985<br />

Lopez, Andrew 2000<br />

Lopez, Christopher 2005<br />

Lopez, Jaime 2008<br />

Lopez, Sam 1977-79<br />

Lord, Dennis 1975<br />

Lorfing, Emmanuel 1946-47<br />

Lorfing, Pete 1947<br />

Loth, Chad 2005-06<br />

Lott, Alex 2006<br />

Loud, Donald 2007<br />

Lovelady, Kenneth 2004<br />

Lozano, Ronnie 1967-68<br />

Luckenbach, Elmer 1946<br />

Luckenbach, Weston 1946<br />

Luna, Oscar 2002-04<br />

Lundgren, Paul 1947<br />

Lungren, Leihton 1951-52<br />

Lutz, Kyle 2007<br />

Luyties, Bobby 2002, 2004<br />

Lyons, David 1998-00<br />

Lyssy, Carl 1982<br />

M<br />

Maas, Roy 1966-69<br />

MacElroy, Dean 1980<br />

Magill, Clay 1998-00<br />

Magnusson, Jarrell 1962<br />

Mahavier,Art 1949-53<br />

Mahler, Fred 1938<br />

Malone, Ryan 2005<br />

Mandry, Fred 1977<br />

Mannes, Terry 1972<br />

Manske, Dick 1961-64<br />

Maples, Jason 2002-04<br />

Marble, Brandon 2006<br />

Marburger, Eddie 1955-57<br />

Marburger, Rodney 1955-57<br />

Marek, Bob 1952<br />

Marin, Jamie 1983<br />

Mark, Chester 1999<br />

Markham, Cory 2008<br />

Marks, Danny 1974<br />

Marsh, Carlton 1952<br />

Marshall, McMaster 1950<br />

Martin, Alston 1986-87<br />

Martin, Jamie 1982<br />

Martinez, Chris 2004<br />

Martinez Jr., Mario 2002<br />

Martinez, Estanislado 1999<br />

Martinez, Jason 1998<br />

Mason, Robert 1999<br />

Massey, Gerald 1980-82<br />

Massey, James 1957-58<br />

Massingill, Woody 2005<br />

Matheich, Brit 1972<br />

Mathes, Tom 1979<br />

Matt, Ricky 1975-78<br />

Matthews, Augustus 1975<br />

Matthews, Chad 1999-00<br />

Matthews, Gus 1974-75<br />

Matthys, Justin 2003-04<br />

Mauch, Fred 1953<br />

Maus, Ray 1953<br />

Maxwell, Billy 1969<br />

May, Marx 1980-1983<br />

Mayer, Chuck 1951<br />

McAdams, Jarrad 2007-08<br />

McBride, Mike 1980<br />

McCain, Caleb 1999<br />

McCall,Austin 2004<br />

McCarthy, Marc 1975-77<br />

McCoy, Brandon 2005-06, 2008<br />

McCoy, Gary 1965-68<br />

McCoy, Terry 1969<br />

McDaniel, Danny 1986-87<br />

McDonald, Casey 2004<br />

McDonald, Forrest 1947-48<br />

McDonald, Patrick 2005<br />

McDonald, Steve 1953-54<br />

McDufie, Bryon 1980<br />

McGill, Matt 1999<br />

McGinty, Billy 1951-54<br />

McGrath, Brian 2005<br />

McGrath, John 1931<br />

McIntyte, Melvin 1953<br />

McIntyre, Jarred 2006<br />

McKee, Don 1956<br />

McKeithan, Terrance 2002<br />

McKenzie, Roger 1966<br />

McKinney, B.J. 1977-80<br />

McKinney, John 1986<br />

McKinney, Richard 2002-04<br />

McMahon, Charlie 1955-58<br />

McMurrey, Ryan 1999<br />

McNeil, Joshua 2005-07<br />

McNeil,Will 1980-81<br />

Meaux, Dustin 2003-06<br />

Medearis, Floyd 1968-71<br />

Medina, Mike 1983-86<br />

Meekins, John 1960<br />

Mehalko, Jason 2005<br />

Meister, Wilbert 1952<br />

Melcher, Mike 1985<br />

Menchaca, Chance 2002<br />

Mendez, Daniel 2002<br />

Mendez, Eddie 1981<br />

Mendez, Ruben 1980<br />

Mendez, Rudy 1986<br />

Mendoza, Joseph 2006, 2008<br />

Menefee, Garrett 2003-04<br />

Mercer, Patrick 2004<br />

Merriwether, John 1967-70<br />

Mesa, Jon 1999<br />

Messenger, Kurt 2008<br />

Meyer, Mark 1977-78<br />

Meynig, Chris 2008<br />

Mica, Brent 2006<br />

Mickan, Tim 1977-80<br />

Middleton, Steve 1974<br />

Mier, Steve 1987<br />

Milam, Reagan 2007<br />

Miller Jr., Bill 2002-04, 2006<br />

Miller, Bill 1973-76<br />

Miller, Billy 1984-85<br />

Miller, Chuck 1959-60<br />

Miller, Eddie 1975-76<br />

Miller, Harry 1946-47<br />

Miller, Neal 1975-76<br />

Miller, Robert 1969<br />

Miller, Raymond 1964-65<br />

Miller, Richard 1983-85<br />

Miller, Rudolph 1929-31<br />

Miller, Wilbert 1946<br />

Miller, Zach 2007-08<br />

Milliman, Mike 1998-99<br />

Mirtsching, Bervin 1968-71<br />

Mitchell, Benny 1972<br />

Mitchell, Donnie 1974-76<br />

Mitchell, Lester 1971<br />

Mock, Rick 1972<br />

Moerbe, Bryant 2008<br />

Moerbe, Charles 1955<br />

Mohr, Arthur 1928-29<br />

Mokry, Weston 2002<br />

Molberg, Sonny 1950-51<br />

Moldenhauer, Andy 1948<br />

Moldenhauer, Andrew 1966-67<br />

Molina, Mark 2002<br />

Montalvo, Bubba 1984<br />

Montgomery, Caulston 2006<br />

Montgomery, Gerald 1950-51<br />

Montoya, John 1999<br />

Moore, Brett 1980<br />

Moore, Casey 2008<br />

Moore, Jacob 2004<br />

Moore, Joe 1956<br />

Moore, Robert 2006<br />

Moore, Sam 1951-53<br />

Moore,Willie 1970-73<br />

Morales, Erick 1999<br />

Morales, Matthew 2006-07<br />

Morawietz, Larry 1957<br />

Moreno, Garrick 2000<br />

Moreno, Jared 1999<br />

Morgan, Fred 1972<br />

Moring, Pete 1971<br />

Moritz, Jerry 1966-67<br />

Morris, Chris 1999<br />

Morris, Terry 1973-74<br />

Morrison, Greg 2004<br />

Morrow, Dustin 2004-05<br />

Mosby,Andrew 1980<br />

Moses, Jack 2007-08<br />

Moten, Tommy 1981-84<br />

Mucha, Cliff 1956<br />

Mueller, Dave 1967-70<br />

Mueller, Kenneth 1980<br />

Mujica, Ronnie 2005<br />

Mullins, Carlos 1986<br />

Munerlyn, Kevin 1998-99<br />

Murphree, Randy 1986<br />

Murphy, Tom 1974<br />

Mutz, Randy 1980<br />

Myers, Ronnie 1981-82<br />

Myklebust, Ogden 2005-06<br />

Myler, Bryan 1985-86<br />

Myles, Karl 1981<br />

Mzyk, Steve 1974-76<br />

N<br />

Nash, Mike 2005-06<br />

Naumann, Ricky 1981<br />

Neal, Geoff 2008<br />

Neal, Todderick 1998-99<br />

Neffendorf, Dan 1947-48<br />

Neill, Allen 1955<br />

Nelson, Billy 1962-64<br />

Nelson, Corey 2004<br />

Nelson, Eddie 1983-84<br />

Nelson, Jerry 1998-20<br />

Nelson, Kip 1977-79<br />

Nelson, Rodger 1980<br />

Neptune, Ebbie 1960-62<br />

Nesbitt, Matt 2002<br />

Nessel, Dustin 2002-05<br />

Nettles, Doug 1985<br />

Neuendorff, Tom 1975-77<br />

Nevels, Larry 1964-65<br />

Newton, Mike 1980<br />

Nichols, David 1975<br />

Niemeier, Charles 1951<br />

Nitschke, Jeff 1999<br />

Nixon, Kendric 2002-03<br />

Nixon, Robert 1974-76<br />

Nordman, David 1977-80<br />

Norman, Howe 1955<br />

Noster, Melvin 1939-40<br />

Nowoty, Larry 1964-67<br />

Nuendorff, Tom 1974-76<br />

Nwoko, Augustine 2003-06<br />

Nykamp Jr., Dwayne 1970<br />

O<br />

O’Donovan, Danny 1977-79<br />

O’Neill, Bubba 1970-71<br />

O’Keefe, Kevin 1975-77<br />

O’Neal, Dwayne 1971-74<br />

O’Neal, Garrett 2004<br />

Oberdieck, David 1986<br />

Odell, Brandon 2006<br />

Olivares, Joe 1975-78<br />

Olive, Gerald 1950<br />

Oliver, Dwain 1966<br />

Oliver, Harold 1986<br />

Olsberg, Thomas 2006-07<br />

Ormiston, Chris 1981-84<br />

Orr, Mike 1967-70<br />

Orrick, Kevin 1980<br />

Ortiz, Santos 1958-59<br />

Dexter Brewer soars toward the endzone in a home rout of Austin<br />

College in 2006.<br />

Ortiz, Sapo 1960-61<br />

Ortman, Dennis 1972-75<br />

Ortz, Tommy 1950<br />

Oscarsson, Per 1977-79<br />

Ostrom Jr., John 1998-02<br />

Otremba, Steve 1998<br />

Ott, Brandon 1998-99<br />

Ott, Kevin 1972-75<br />

Owen, David 2004<br />

P<br />

Pagel, Alton 1938-39<br />

Palmer, Ty 2005-08<br />

Palomin,Alfredo 2005<br />

Paras, Jeff 2000-01<br />

Parker, Carroll 1981-83<br />

Parma, Trey 2008<br />

Parrot, Michael 1999-2000<br />

Parrott, Brandon 1998<br />

Paschall, Scott 1980<br />

Patrick, Chris 2008<br />

Patterson, Austin 2008<br />

Patterson, Moses 1999-2000<br />

Patterson, Rene 1984<br />

Pavon,Albert 1983-84<br />

Pawalek, Robert 1980-83<br />

Pawelek, Jeremy 2002-05<br />

Pawlik, Rudy 1981<br />

Payne, Carl 1967<br />

Pecina, Mike 1985-87<br />

Pecker, Chris 1983<br />

Pena Jr., Jose 2002<br />

Pena, Luis 2006-08<br />

Perdue, Jim 1971-74<br />

Perez, John 1998<br />

Perez, Martin 1985<br />

Perkins, Carrye 2004<br />

Perna, Kyle 2008<br />

Perry, Drew 2006-07<br />

Perry, Jan 1975<br />

Perry, Mike 1981-85<br />

Perry, Preston 1982<br />

Perry, Robert 1983<br />

Perry, Steve 1977<br />

Person, Sean 1984<br />

Peters, Timothy 1977<br />

Peterson,Art 1980-83<br />

Peterson, Bill 1974<br />

Peterson, David 2000<br />

Peterson, Gary 1960-62<br />

Peterson, Joel 1974<br />

Peterson, Oscar 1954<br />

Petmecky, Bill 1955-56<br />

Petsch, C.C 1931<br />

Petterson, Oscar 1955<br />

Petties, Carlton 2007<br />

Petty, Steve 1972<br />

Pfeil, Bill 1977<br />

Pfitsch, John 1938<br />

Pflug, John 1977<br />

Pfluger,Atlan 1959<br />

Pfluger, John 1953<br />

Pham, Peter 2007<br />

Phenice, Wayne 1964<br />

Piedra, Joseph 2008<br />

Pierce, Doak 1974<br />

Pierdolla, Christopher 2005-06<br />

Pierdolla, Forrest 1977-80<br />

Pierdolla, Hollis 1980-82<br />

Pierson, Jared 2004<br />

Pinckard, Ronny 1957<br />

Pippins, Jerel 2008<br />

Pitts, Dale 1962-63<br />

Pitts,William 1979-80<br />

Plowman, Ronnie 1980-81<br />

Pohlmann, Gerhardt 1930-31<br />

Points, Jordan 2000<br />

Polster, Nathan 1999<br />

Pool, Ronny 2002<br />

Poole, Ira 1977-78<br />

Poole, Keith 1972<br />

Poole, Kurt 1973-74<br />

Powell, Douglass 1964<br />

Powell, Josh 2002-03<br />

Poyer, Joshua 2008<br />

Pozzi, Brad 1998<br />

Preessler, Kris 1998<br />

Preiss, Clinton 1947<br />

Prenzler, Gary 1977<br />

Price, Dan 1947<br />

Prichett, Greg 1980<br />

Priess, Eugene 1946<br />

Probst,Walter 1923<br />

Prochnow, Harold 1947-50<br />

Psencik, Tommy 1983-86<br />

Puishes, Greg 1971<br />

Puryear,Andy 2004-07<br />

Putska, Edward 1969-70<br />

Pye, Al 1981<br />

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TLU ALL-TIME FOOTBALL ROSTER<br />

Jason Trahan heads for the endzone on a 98-yard TD connection with<br />

Sean Salinas in 2004.<br />

Q<br />

Queen, Mark 1977<br />

R<br />

Raines, Frank 1984-87<br />

Rains, Jerald 1962-64<br />

Rains, Rusty 1963-66<br />

Ralph, Eric 2006<br />

Ramirez, Ben 2003-05<br />

Ramirez, Fernando 1975-78<br />

Ramirez, Greg 1963<br />

Ramirez, Jay 2006<br />

Ramirez, Jeff 2004<br />

Ramirez, Philip 2007<br />

Ramirez, Simon 2005<br />

Ramon, Chris 1998<br />

Ramsay, Paul 2005<br />

Ramzinsky, Billy 1984<br />

Randig, James 2000-01<br />

Randle, Jonathon 2005-08<br />

Rapp, Ray 1980<br />

Rau, Garland 1958<br />

Ray, Johnathan 2002<br />

Ray, Robert 1998-01<br />

Ray, Terry 1986-87<br />

Rea, Aaron 2005-06<br />

Rebernak, Ryan 2005<br />

Redd, Steve 1967<br />

Redman, Dorbert 1977<br />

Redwine, Maurice 1999-2000<br />

Reed, Benjamin 1999-01<br />

Reed, Chuck 1985-87<br />

Reed, Josh 2006<br />

Reed, Richard 2000<br />

Reese, David 1977-79<br />

Reeves, Gary 1961<br />

Reeves, Pete 1974<br />

Reichenbach, 1965<br />

Reimer, Bill 1966-67<br />

Reinhart, Josh 1998-99<br />

Reinke, Butch 1963<br />

Renger, Harvey 1963-66<br />

Resendiz, Ruben 2007<br />

Revelta, Joe 1972<br />

Reyes, Joe 1972<br />

Reyes, Julio 2008<br />

Reyna, Christopher 2008<br />

Reyna, Raul Jr. 2002-03<br />

Rheinlander, Charlie 1960<br />

Rhodes, Dennis 1964<br />

Richard, Daniel l99<br />

Richard, Jarrod 2006<br />

Richards Mike 1984-87<br />

Richardson, Gary 1998<br />

Richardson, Larry 1972<br />

Richardson,Wayne 1956<br />

Richmond, Herbie 1967<br />

Richter, Alex 1977-80<br />

Richter, Kent 1965-68<br />

Rieves, Steve 1975-76<br />

Rigdon, Richhard 1982-83<br />

Rincon, Michael 1999, 2003-04<br />

Rinn, Chuck 1966-71<br />

Rinn, Marvin 1950-52<br />

Rinn, Russ 1977-79<br />

Riojas, Mike 1985-87<br />

Rios, Dan 1981<br />

Rios, Richard 1998<br />

Rios, Tim 2002<br />

Risher, Vurchun 2002<br />

Risinger, Tom 1967-70<br />

Rivas, Kelshall 2000<br />

Rivas, Pete 1975-77<br />

Rivera, Esia 2007-08<br />

Robberson, Wade 2008<br />

Roberson, Colton 2008<br />

Roberts,Allen 1974<br />

Robbins, Jake 2003-06<br />

Robinson, Chris 2002-03<br />

Robinson, Richard 1938-39<br />

Rochat, Kenneth 1954<br />

Rode, Henry 1928-29<br />

Rode, Reubin 1923<br />

Roddy, Chris 2008<br />

Rodriguez, Chaz 2005<br />

Rodriguez, John 1984-86<br />

Rodriguez, Ross 1975<br />

Rodriguez, Steven 1999-02<br />

Roebuck, Kris 2000-01<br />

Roehling, Charles 1967-68<br />

Rogers, Bruce 1968-72<br />

Rogers, Kyle 2008<br />

Rohne, Randall 1956<br />

Romano, Joey 1999<br />

Rose, Justin 2008<br />

Ross, Brandon 2000<br />

Ross, Matt 2001-04<br />

Ross, Ricky 1981-83<br />

Ross, Seth 2005<br />

Rowell, Shawn 2004<br />

Rowland, Zach 2008<br />

Rowley, Erik 1986-87<br />

Rueben, John 1962-66<br />

Ruffin, Ronald 1986-87<br />

Ruiz, Justin 1999<br />

Russel, Billy 1959-62<br />

Rutkowski, Robert 1974-77<br />

Rutledge, D.W. 1971-74<br />

Ryan, Bryce 2006<br />

S<br />

Sablatura, David 1980-81<br />

Saenz, David 1998-2000<br />

Saenz, Dustin 2007-08<br />

Saenz, Stephen 2007<br />

Sagebiel, Bobby 1971-75<br />

Sagebiel, Edward 1931-34<br />

Sagebiel, Jim 1963-65<br />

Sager, F. 1928-29<br />

Sager, Scott 2002-03<br />

Salas, Matt 1980-84<br />

Salazar, David 2007-08<br />

Salazar, Sam 2008<br />

Salinas, Eleazer 1985<br />

Salinas, John 1974-76<br />

Salinas, Sean 2002-05<br />

Salness, Paul 1985-87<br />

Samples, Ben 2001-04<br />

Sampson, Aaron 1956<br />

Sanches, Julian 2004<br />

Sanchez, Arnold 2007<br />

Sanchez, Marty 2007<br />

Sanchez, Rene 1985<br />

Sanchez, Rudy 1980-82<br />

Sanchez, Segio 2000<br />

Sanders, Chris 1998<br />

Sanders, Deondre 2007-08<br />

Sanders, Steve 1967-68<br />

Sanders, Wade 1986-87<br />

Sansom, Aaron 2006<br />

Santiago, Carlos 1999-02<br />

Sargent, Brandon 1999-00<br />

Saucedo, Jonathan 1999<br />

Scalise, Phillip 2002<br />

Schaffer, Marshall 1999<br />

Schantz, John 2000<br />

Schaub, John 1958<br />

Schimer, Houston 1950<br />

Schlachtenhaufen, Dan 1967-68<br />

Schmid, Andy 2001-03<br />

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77


The National Championships<br />

1974 and 1975<br />

T<br />

78<br />

he record books, the TLU Hall of Fame<br />

inductees and the two national championship<br />

trophies all validate the claim that the 1974<br />

and 1975 Bulldog football teams are the best<br />

squads the school has ever produced. Blessed with an<br />

impenetrable defense, a quick-strike offense and a<br />

dashing and innovative head coach, the Bulldogs<br />

stormed to back-to-back national titles and in the<br />

process re-wrote record books and etched themselves<br />

forever in school history.<br />

Led by Head Coach Jim Wacker, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

embarked on a magical run in 1974 with its first of<br />

six shutouts coming in a 30-0 rout of Tarleton State.<br />

For the Bulldogs, the average margin of victory in<br />

1974 was 36 points. In that season, the Bulldogs<br />

scored 421 points (still the TLU mark for points in a<br />

season) and allowed only 44 (another active school<br />

record). Twenty-nine NAIA Division II records fell in<br />

the 1974 championship game, a 42-0 blowout<br />

victory over Missouri Valley.<br />

Of the 15 team records in the school record book,<br />

the 1974 team holds seven of the marks. In addition<br />

to the season scoring and season defense records, the<br />

1974 ‘Dogs set the standards for season rushing<br />

yardage (3,610), total offense (5,020), rushing yards<br />

allowed per game (65.6), and total yards allowed per<br />

game (172.5).<br />

Although not as prevalent in the records books as<br />

the 1974 squad, the 1975 Bulldogs accomplished<br />

what no other NAIA team to that date had done -<br />

repeat as a national champion. The ‘75 team averaged<br />

285.2 rushing yards per game and limited opponents<br />

to just 111.3 yards a game. Pass defense was a<br />

specialty of the ‘75 squad, which still holds the school<br />

record for fewest passing yards allowed per game<br />

(125).<br />

In the 1975 NAIA Championship Game, the<br />

Bulldogs rolled to a 34-8 victory. Quarterback Mike<br />

Washington accounted for three of the Bulldogs’<br />

scores. He scored on a 60-yard run and threw two<br />

touchdown passes to Brock Kalmbach.<br />

Of all the players and coaches on the 1974 and<br />

1975 teams, those now enshrined in the TLU Hall of<br />

Honor are: Washington, Wacker, Offensive Line<br />

Coach Verl “Jiggs” Westergard, Secondary Coach Ray<br />

Katt, defensive tackle Phil Dunne, defensive back<br />

Kevin Ott, fullback David Wehmeyer, and linebacker<br />

D.W. Rutledge.<br />

Top photo: Celebrating the 1974 title, won<br />

in Seguin’s Matador Stadium.<br />

Middle photo: Relishing the championship<br />

win over California <strong>Lutheran</strong> on CLU’s home<br />

field in Thousand Oaks, Calif.<br />

Bottom photo: Bulldog running back<br />

David Wehmeyer gains yards in the 1974<br />

championship game.<br />

1974 CHAMPIONSHIP BOX SCORE<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 42, Missouri Valley 0<br />

December 7, 1974 at Seguin’s Matador Stadium<br />

Missouri Valley 0 0 0 0 – 0<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 6 15 14 7 – 42<br />

First Quarter<br />

TLU Mike Washington 56 run (kick failed)<br />

Second Quarter<br />

TLU David Wehmeyer 1 run (Washington run)<br />

TLU Brock Kalmbach 26 pass from Washington (Chris Keller kick)<br />

Third Quarter<br />

TLU Washington 86 run (Keller kick)<br />

TLU Kalmbach 17 pass from Washington (Keller kick)<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

TLU Steve Bohnert 69 pass from Gaylon Tucker (Keller kick)<br />

MV TL<br />

First Downs 9 18<br />

Rushes-Yds 39-0 47-364<br />

Passing Yds 133 159<br />

Return Yds 55 32<br />

Passing 11-22-2 7-17-2<br />

Punts/Avg 8-37.0 3-35.0<br />

Fumbles-lost 2-1 0-0<br />

Penalties-yards 7-75 13-115<br />

1975 CHAMPIONSHIP BOX SCORE<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 34, California <strong>Lutheran</strong> 8<br />

December 6, 1975 at Thousand Oaks, Calif.<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> 14 14 6 0 – 34<br />

California <strong>Lutheran</strong> 0 0 0 8 – 8<br />

First Quarter<br />

TLU Mike Washington 60 run (Chris Keller kick)<br />

TLU Brock Kalmbach 14 pass from Washington (Keller kick)<br />

Second Quarter<br />

TLU Jeff Stevens 18 run (Keller kick)<br />

TLU Kalmbach 21 pass from Washington (Keller kick)<br />

Third Quarter<br />

TLU Steve Bohnert 1 run (pass failed)<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

CLU Hank Bauer 1 run (Lester Haynes run)<br />

TL CL<br />

First Downs 22 19<br />

Rushing Yds 37 77<br />

Passing Yds 118 215<br />

Passing 6/12/0 21/40/2<br />

Plays/Yds 38 20<br />

Punts/Avg 2-39.5 4-40.5<br />

Fumbles/Lost 1/1 1/1<br />

Penalties/Yds 6-70 7-85<br />

The Bulldog leaders gather for a group photo at the<br />

Championship Banquet in 1975.<br />

A Bulldog carrier gains yardage in the championship game<br />

against CLU.<br />

TLU Administrators, including President Joe Menn, gather on<br />

the field following the 1975 victory over CLU.<br />

79


The head coach in <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>’s<br />

1974 and 1975 NAIA title runs was<br />

the great Jim Wacker. With boundless<br />

energy and enthusiasm, Wacker and<br />

his staff (including current TLU head<br />

coach Tom Mueller) built the Bulldogs<br />

into a small college power. In his time<br />

with the Bulldogs, Wacker coached<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> to a 38-16 mark and a<br />

record of 28-5 in his final three<br />

seasons in Seguin. Wacker holds the<br />

school record for best career winning<br />

percentage among football coaches (at<br />

.704). He shares, with volleyball coach<br />

Susan Duke, the <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> mark<br />

for most national titles won, with two.<br />

The Bulldogs of the Wacker era set<br />

numerous school records for career,<br />

season and single-game feats. Today,<br />

23 records from those Wacker squads<br />

still stand, including a school-record<br />

17-game winning streak that stretched<br />

from 1973 to 1975. Wacker’s Bulldogs<br />

were also prominent members of<br />

several All-America squads. Walter<br />

Bartosh, Phil Dunne, Jerry Ellis, Joe<br />

Froelich, Willie Gipson, Royce<br />

Johnson, Dennis Ortmann, Kevin Ott,<br />

80<br />

JIM WACKER<br />

TLU HALL OF FAME — HEAD COACH 1971-1975<br />

Jim Perdue, D.W. Rutledge, Bobby<br />

Sagebiel, Walter Ulbrecht, Mike<br />

Washington, and David Wehmeyer all<br />

earned All-America honors while<br />

playing for Jim Wacker.<br />

Wacker departed <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

after the 1975 championship victory<br />

over California <strong>Lutheran</strong> and went on<br />

to successful coaching stays at North<br />

Dakota State, Southwest <strong>Texas</strong> State,<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> Christian and Minnesota. He<br />

went 42-8 in four years at Southwest<br />

The caption under his<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Hall of<br />

Honor plaque describes<br />

Mike Washington as,<br />

“One of the most gifted<br />

athletes ever to play for<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>.” It is a<br />

bold, but entirely accurate,<br />

statement for the player who<br />

guided the Bulldogs to back-toback<br />

national championships in<br />

1974 and 1975 and to a national<br />

semifinal appearance in 1976.<br />

Washington was an NAIA All-<br />

America quarterback in each of those<br />

three seasons. In 1976, he was<br />

named NAIA Offensive Player of the<br />

Year.<br />

The Austin native and Austin<br />

Johnston High School graduate was a<br />

four-year letterman at <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong>. During his career at the<br />

university, the Bulldogs had a 39-5<br />

won-loss record. Washington<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> and won two NCAA Division II<br />

national titles with the Bobcats. From<br />

1974 to 1982, his won-loss record was<br />

88-18-01. During this nine-year<br />

period, he was the winningest college<br />

football coach in the nation.<br />

At <strong>Texas</strong> Christian, Wacker took a<br />

Horned Frogs program that was<br />

17-90-3 in the previous 10 seasons<br />

and turned it into a bowl team. TCU<br />

went 8-3 in the 1984 regular season<br />

and earned in invitation to the<br />

amassed 5,276 yards of total offense<br />

in four years at <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>, and<br />

he scored 40 touchdowns and passed<br />

for 27 more. His 40 rushing<br />

touchdowns remain a school mark.<br />

At the end of Washington’s<br />

collegiate career, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

retired the No. 10 jersey as a sign of<br />

appreciation for his contributions to<br />

Bulldog athletics. The Bulldogs’<br />

offensive player of the year award is<br />

now called the “Mike Washington<br />

Most Valuable Player Award.”<br />

“Mike is the finest athlete I’ve ever<br />

coached,” said Jim Wacker,<br />

Washington’s coach at <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong>. “He was the most exciting<br />

veer quarterback I’ve ever seen play<br />

the game. He was undoubtedly the<br />

catalyst for our two national<br />

championships. It was a great<br />

privilege to have coached such a fine<br />

young man. He was truly an<br />

outstanding competitor.”<br />

Bluebonnet Bowl. Wacker was named<br />

the 1984 National Coach of the Year<br />

by The Sporting News, UPI and ESPN.<br />

Wacker was also the recipient of the<br />

American Sportsmanship Council’s<br />

Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award.<br />

Wacker and his staff doubled the<br />

graduation rate during nine seasons at<br />

TCU and earned the CFA Award for<br />

Academic Excellence for a 100 percent<br />

graduation rate in 1991.<br />

At Minnesota, Wacker’s Golden<br />

Gophers set Academic All-Big 10<br />

records for academic all-conference<br />

selections as Minnesota led the Big 10<br />

for three consecutive years in<br />

academic all-conference honors.<br />

Wacker completed his coaching career<br />

in 1996 with a career mark of<br />

160-130-3.<br />

Coach Wacker died in August of<br />

2003 after a bout with cancer. TLU<br />

honored the Wacker family at the<br />

2003 Homecoming game. The<br />

Bulldogs dedicated that victory and<br />

their entire 2003 season to Coach<br />

Wacker and the Wacker family. TLU<br />

players wore "JW" stickers on their<br />

helmets throughout the year.<br />

MIKE WASHINGTON<br />

NAIA & TLU HALL OF FAME — QUARTERBACK 1973-1976<br />

Washington was elected to the<br />

NAIA Hall of Fame on Oct. 17, 1984.<br />

He was officially inducted in the Hall<br />

on Jan. 9, 1985 in Nashville, Tenn.,<br />

at the NAIA Hall of Fame induction<br />

ceremony.<br />

Following graduation from <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong>, Washington played one<br />

season in the Canadian Football<br />

League as a quarterback/wide<br />

receiver for the Winnipeg Blue<br />

Bombers. He returned to <strong>Texas</strong><br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong> and served one year as an<br />

admissions counselor before<br />

accepting a coaching position at<br />

Corpus Christi Moody High School.<br />

In December of 1978, Washington<br />

accepted a position in the admissions<br />

office at the University of <strong>Texas</strong>. He<br />

has worked for the University of<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> as an assistant registrar for<br />

registration, and he currently serves<br />

UT in the university’s admissions<br />

office.


Date Opponent Time<br />

Sept. 12 Trinity 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 19 Mary Hardin-Baylor* 6 p.m.<br />

Sept. 26 at East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist* 7 p.m.<br />

Oct. 3 Howard Payne* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 10 at Sul Ross State* 1 p.m.<br />

Oct. 17 at Incarnate Word 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 24 McMurry* 2 p.m.<br />

Oct. 31 at Hardin-Simmons* 2 p.m.<br />

Nov. 7 Louisiana College* 2 p.m.<br />

(Homecoming)<br />

Nov. 14 at Mississippi College* 1 p.m.<br />

* American Southwest Conference game<br />

All TLU home games played at Seguin’s Matador Stadium.<br />

www.tlu.edu/athletics

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