2009 north dakota state football media guide

MEDIA/RECRUITING GUIDE CREDITSThe North Dakota State University football media/recruiting guide was written by Jeff Schwartz, director of athletic media relations. Editorial assistance by Jenny Beam and Glenda Klein. Cover design and layout by University Publication Services. Photography by RLE Graph-ics, Bob Nelson, Dennis Hoff, Wayne Tilcock, Julie Baker, Dave Samson, Travis Wigdahl, Tom Weber. Supplementary information and photography provided by the Fargodome, the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the North Dakota Tourism Division.

ON THE COVEROn the front, NDSU running back Pat Paschall and the Missouri Valley Football Conference 25th year anniversary logo; on the inside front, running back Matt Voigtlander, NDSU head coach Craig Bohl, defensive end Coulter Boyer, Gold Star Marching Band and Bison gather; inside back, NDSU Dance Line, Bison football semi, quarterback Nick Mertens, Thundar and mem-bers of NDSU cheer team, and defensive tackle Matthew Gratzek, and backcover, nose guard Michael Fairbairn.

School ............North Dakota State UniversityCity/Zip .........................Fargo, ND 58105Founded ...................................... 1890Enrollment ............................... 13,229Nickname ................................... BisonSchool Colors ................ Yellow and GreenHome Field ............... Fargodome (18,700)Surface .................................. Artifi cialHead Coach ........Craig Bohl (Nebraska, ’82)Record (Years) ......................... 49-17(6)Affi liation ................ NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference ..Missouri Valley Football (MVFC) Basic Offense ....................... West CoastBasic Defense .................................4-32008 Overall Record .........................6-52008 Conference .................... 4-4 (T4th)Lettermen Returning .........................43Lettermen Lost ................................21Starters Returning ............................11 Offense ..................................... 4 Defense ..................................... 4 Specialty ................................... 3Starters Lost ...................................14President ..............Dr. Joseph A. ChapmanDirector of Athletics .............. Gene TaylorAthletic Department Phone ... 701-231-7447Ticket Offi ce Phone ............ 701-231-6378

QUICK FACTS

FOOTBALL STAFFHead Coach Craig BohlAlma Mater/Yea Nebraska/1982Record at School/Years 49-17/6Career Record/Years SameOffi ce Phone 701-231-7796Football Offi ce 701-231-7816Assistant Coaches Brent Vigen (NDSU, 1998), Offensive Coordinator/ QBs; Mike Breske (SDSU, 1981), Defensive Coordinator/DBs; Tim Polasek (Concordia, 2002) Running Backs; Scott Hazelton (Fort Lewis, 1996), Defensive Line; Terrence Samuel (Purdue, 1995), Wide Receivers; Scott Fuchs (NDSU, 1995), Offensive Line; Charlie Camp (Arizona, 1997), Linebackers; AJ Cooper (NDSU, 2006), Defensive Ends; Jake Dickert (UW-Stevens Point, 2006), Assistant, Safeties; Dan Fodrocy (Saginaw Valley State, 2006), Offensive Graduate Asst.Administrative Asst. Margie TrickleAsst. Athletic Trainer Bobby Knodel (NDSU, 2003)Dir. of Athletic Performance Jim Kramer (UW-LaCrosse, 1989)Dir. of Equipment Operations Brian Gordon (USF, 2002)Dir. of Video Operations Joel StegmanDir of Athletic Media Relations Jeff SchwartzDirect Offi ce Phone 701-231-8332Cell Phone 701-793-0538Home Phone 701-280-9551E-Mail [email protected] 701-231-8022 or 8761Press Box Phone 701-298-2600

Non-Discrimination Policy North Dakota State University does not discrimi-nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, sta-tus as a U.S. veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, or public assistance status. Direct inqui-ries to the Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach, 205 Old Main, (701) 231-7708.

CITATIONS FOREXCELLENCE

The North Dakota State University football media/recruit-ingguide has been honored as the "Best in the Nation" nine times at the College Division level (1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989 and 1992). The 2004 media/recruit-ing guide received "Best Cover" honors in FCS competition. The awards are presented annually by the national College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) organi-zation. In addition, the 2005 NDSU football program was judged second in FCS.judged second in FCS.

2009 North Dakota State University Football Schedule

DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Sept. 3 at Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 7 p.m. (First Meeting ... Bison 0-2-1 against current Big 12 teams) (First Meeting ... Bison 0-2-1 against current Big 12 teams)Sept. 12 at Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas 6 p.m. (NDSU leads series 1-0 ... Bison won last game, 41-38, at Fargodome in 2007)Sept. 19 WAGNER COLLEGE (TREES BOWL) FARGO 6 p.m. (First Meeting ... Bison 1-0 against Northeast Conference teams)Sept. 26 *at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Ill. 6 p.m. (SIU leads series 2-1 ... Bison won last game, 35-27, at Fargodome in 2008)Oct. 3 *ILLINOIS STATE (HOMECOMING/KVLY) FARGO 1 p.m. (NDSU leads series 2-0 ... Bison won last game, 25-7, at Normal, Ill., in 2008 )Oct. 10 *UNI (Fox College Sports/Metro Sports) FARGO 3:07 p.m.

(UNI leads series 23-18 ... Panthers won last game, 23-13, at Cedar Falls, in 2008)Oct. 17 *at South Dakota State University Brookings, S.D. 6 p.m.

(NDSU leads series 51-39-5 ... Jackrabbits won last game, 25-24, at Fargodome in 2008)(NDSU leads series 51-39-5 ... Jackrabbits won last game, 25-24, at Fargodome in 2008)Oct. 24 *MISSOURI STATE FARGO 6 p.m. (NDSU leads series 1-0 ... Bison won last game, 48-27, at Springfi eld in 2008)Oct. 31 *at Western Illinois University (wiutv3) Macomb, Ill. 1:05 p.m. (Series tied at 1-1 ... Leathernecks won last game, 27-22, at Fargodome in 2008) (Series tied at 1-1 ... Leathernecks won last game, 27-22, at Fargodome in 2008)Nov. 14 *at Indiana State University Springfi eld, Mo. 12:05 p.m. (NDSU leads series 1-0 ... Bison won last game, 34-7, at Fargodome in 2008)Nov. 21 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE (KVLY) FARGO 1 p.m.

(YSU leads series 2-1 ... Penguins won last game, 32-24, at Youngstown in 2008)(YSU leads series 2-1 ... Penguins won last game, 32-24, at Youngstown in 2008) All times are LOCAL times LOCAL times LOCAL *–Missouri Valley Football Conference games Home Games in BOLD CAPITALS

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CONTENTSIntroduction ......................................1 Table of Contents ......................................2 Bison By The Numbers ................................3 Media Information .................................. 4-5 Facility History ...................................... 6-7 Head Coach Craig Bohl ............................. 8-9 Sunderland Family Offi ce Complex ............... 10 Assistant Coaches and Staff .................... Assistant Coaches and Staff .................... Assistant Coaches and Staff 11-15 Roster .............................................. 16-17 Offensive Personnel Breakdown ................... 18 Defensive Personnel Breakdown ................... 19 Preseason Depth Chart .............................. 20

The 2009 Bison .................................. 21Opponents ...................................... 55 Game Schedule and Travel Plans .................. 56 Iowa State ............................................ 57 Sam Houston State .................................. 58 Wagner ................................................ 59 Southern Illinois ...................................... 60 Illinois State .......................................... 61 UNI ..................................................... 62 South Dakota State .................................. 63 Missouri State ........................................ 64 Western Ilinois ....................................... 65 Indiana State ......................................... 66 Youngstown State .................................... 67 Opponents’ Composite Schedule .................. 68

Missouri Valley Football Conference ....... 69 League Profi le ........................................ 70 League Composite Schedule ....................... 71 Preseason Awards .................................... 71 Standings, All-Conference Teams .................. 72 All-Newcomer Team ................................. 73 All-Academic ......................................... 74 Team Statistics, Player of the Week .............. Team Statistics, Player of the Week .............. Team Statistics, Player of the Week 75 Individual Statistics ................................. 76Season Review ................................. 77 Season Recap ..................................... 78-79 Game-by-Game Recaps ......................... 80-84 Results and Final Statistics ..................... 85-87 Individual, Team Highs .............................. 88 Defensive Statistics .................................. 89 Honors and Awards Summary ...................... 90

Bison Tradition ................................. 91 Bison in the Pros ................................. 92-93 All-Americans .................................... 94-97 All-Conference Players .............................. 98 North Central Conference History ................ 99 Academic Awards ............................. 100-101 Special Hall of Fame Awards ......................102 All-Stars ..............................................103 Dennis Drews MVP Award ..........................103 Team Captains Listing ..............................104 Retired Jersey Number ............................105 Spirit and Traditions ................................106 The Dakota Marker Trophy ........................107 Why the Bison? ......................................108 The Herd .............................................108 Congressional Medal of Honor ....................108

Playoff History ................................109 Postseason Notes and Facts ................. 110-111 Playoff Game Summaries .................... 112-127 Playoff Game Records ..............................128

Records .........................................129 Bison Background ...................................130 Longest Plays ........................................131 Bison Record Book Snapshot ......................132 Rushing ......................................... 133-135 Passing .......................................... 136-137 Receiving .............................................138 Total Offense ........................................139 Scoring ...............................................140 All-Purpose ..........................................141 Punting, Interceptions .............................142 Tackling ........................................ 142-143 Other Defense ................................. 144-145 Attendance Figures, Dacotah Field ........ 146-147 Bison Athletic Hall of Fame .......................148 Final Polls ............................................149 Annual Games .......................................150 Televised Games ....................................151 Coaching History .............................. 152-153 All-Time Results ............................... 154-158 Series Records .......................................159 FCS Championship, Future Schedules ...........160NDSU At A Glance .........................161-172

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1 North Dakota State held down the No. 1 position in the Foot-ball Championship Sudivision (FCS) Coaches Top 25 poll for two weeks during the 2008 season.

7 All-American free safety Nick Schommer was selected in the

seventh round by the Tennessee Titans in the annual National Football League draft.

20 Fifteen different North Dakota State football players have earned 20 CoSIDA Academic All-America® honors 1971. Running back Tyler Roehl, wide receiver Kole Heckendorf and defensive end Nick Compton were honored in 2008.

32 Wide receiver Kole Heckendorf caught at least one pass in 32 games straight from 2006-08 and in 41 of 43 games played during his Bison career. The Wisconsin native signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers.

45 North Dakota State placekicker Shawn Bibeau connected on a school career record 45 fi eld goals. He topped the old mark of 42 set by Aaron Pederson from 1998-01. Bibeau holds fi ve of six NDSU fi eld goal records.

116.82 North Dakota State led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense in 2008 allowing 116.82 yards per game. The Bison allowed only 11 TDs through the air. NDSU was also 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, and 19th in scoring defense.

1,053 North Dakota State running back Tyler Roehl went over 1,000

1,053 North Dakota State running back Tyler Roehl went over 1,000

1,053yards for the second straight season. Roehl rushed for 1,053 yards. It marked the sixth straight season the Bison have had a running back rush for over 1,000 yards.

1,574 North Dakota State’s offensive line of Michael Arndt, Keith

1,574 North Dakota State’s offensive line of Michael Arndt, Keith

1,574Buckman, Austin Richard, Ryan Foster and Gerry Ebel weigh in at 1,574 pounds.

18,032 North Dakota State put together back-to-back 18,000-plus sea-

18,032 North Dakota State put together back-to-back 18,000-plus sea-

18,032sons in overall attendance and ranked 6th on the NCAA Division I FCS list. NDSU averaged 18,032 spectators over six home dates.

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CREDENTIALS All requests for working media credentials/photo passes for North Dakota State football games should be directed to the athletic media relations offi ce. Passes will be available for pickup at the Fargodome Will Call window or in advance at the athletic media relations offi ce. The media entrance at the Fargodome is on the north side, down a driveway below ground level. Football questions should be directed to Jeff Schwartz at (701) 231-8332, email: [email protected], or fax (701) 231-8022.

INTERVIEWSAll requests for interviews with NDSU student-athletes should be

made through the athletic media relations offi ce by calling (701) 231-8332. During the season, NDSU athletes will available on Tuesday and Wednesdays (1:45-2:15 p.m.), class schedules permitting. NO athlete phone numbers will be issued. Postgame interviews will be conducted only upon request prior to the conclusion of the game to make arrange-ments.

PRESS BOX All requests for press box space requests should be made at least one week prior to kickoff. Absolutely No One Will Be Admitted Without Absolutely No One Will Be Admitted Without Proper Credentials.Proper Credentials. Soft drinks and a pre-game buffet will be available in the press box. The buffet will begin approximately an hour and a half prior to kickoff.

MEDIA SERVICESPlay-by-play; individual and team statistics at the quarter breaks,

at halftime, and at the conclusion of the game; scoring summary; pre-game information; and programs will be furnished at your seat.

PHOTOGRAPHY AREAPhotographers may receive credentials from the media relations offi ce. The pass issued will be good for both sideline and press box areas as well as parkingwell as parking. Photographers must have a pass to be admitted to the stadium. Space is limited on the sideline. Do not enter the Bison sideline between the 25-yard lines, The visiting bench area from the 20 to the 20 is a pass through area only. The other areas are accessible--from the 25s to the endlines and behind the endlines--providing the bearer of the pass remains behind the dotted restraining line.

DRIVING DIRECTIONSNorth Dakota State’s home football games are played in the Fargodome at the intersection of 19th Avenue North and North University Drive. From I-94: Use Exit 349B for I-29 northbound toward Grand Forks. From I-29 Northbound: Use Exit 67 for 19th Avenue North and

turn right. Follow 19th Avenue (go under an underpass, past two stop lights) and turn right into the Fargodome parking lot.

GoBison.com The most complete and up-to-date information regarding NDSU athletics is available on the Internet at GoBison.com. The site includes offi cial sports information content such as news, scores and statistics, as well as online ticket sales, in-game statistics, live and on-demand broadband video, a photo store, and more. Log on today!

LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETSRADIO

WDAY-AM 970301 8th St. S.Fargo, ND 58103Sports Director: Scott MillerPhone: (701) 241-5210Fax: (701) [email protected]

Radio Fargo Moorhead1020 25th St. S.Fargo, ND 58103Sports Director: Dan HammerPhone: (701) 297-3614Fax: (701) [email protected]

KQWB-AM 1660 (ESPN Radio)2720 7th Ave. S.Fargo, ND 58103Sports Director: Derek HansonPhone: (701) 237-4500Fax: (701) [email protected]

KNDS-FM 96.3 (ThunderRadio)1233 North University DriveFargo, ND 58102Sports Director: Michael HowePhone: (701) [email protected]

Dakota News NetworkPO Box 2027Fargo, ND 58107Sports Director: Steve CarlsonPhone: (701) 237-5000Fax: (701) [email protected]

WIRE SERVICEAP BismarckPO Box 1018Bismarck, ND 58502Editor: Phyllis MensingPhone: (701) 223-8450Fax: (701) [email protected]

AP FargoPO Box 3026Fargo, ND 58108Editor: Dave KolpackPhone: (701) 235-1908Fax: (701) [email protected]

PRINTThe Forum of Fargo-MoorheadSports Editor: Jason [email protected]: (701) 451-5651Fax: (701) 241-5487Beat Writer: Jeff KolpackPhone: (701) [email protected] Writer: Kevin [email protected]

The SpectrumNDSU Memorial UnionFargo, ND 58105Sports Editor: Daniel GundersonPhone: (701) 231-5262Fax: (701) [email protected]

Bison IllustratedPO Box 2272Fargo, ND 58108Editor: David SwensonPhone: (701) 306-8985Fax: (888) [email protected]

TELEVISIONWDAY-TV 6 (ABC)301 8th St. S.Fargo, ND 58103Sports Director: Steve HallstromPhone: (701) 241-5332Fax: (701) [email protected]

Valley News LiveKVLY-TV 11 (NBC)KXJB-TV 4 (CBS)1350 21st Ave. S.Fargo, ND 58103Sports Director: Scott PetersPhone: (701) 237-5211Fax: (701) [email protected]

KVRR-TV 10 (FOX)4015 9th Ave. S.Fargo, ND 58103Sports Director: Greg EnkersPhone: (701) 277-1515Fax: (701) [email protected]

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WDAY-AM 970 radio of Fargo is the fl agship station to broadcast Bison football and basketball.

The Bison Radio Network has 13 stations confi rmed at press time: WDAY AM 970 (Fargo), ESPN AM 710 (Bismarck/Day), KFYR AM 550 (Bismarck/Night), KPOK AM 1340 (Bow-man), KRCQ FM 102.3 (Detroit Lakes, Minn.), KDVL FM 102.5 (Devils Lake), KZRX FM 92.1 (Dickinson), KHND AM 1470 (Harvey), KQLX FM 106.1 (Lisbon), KHRT AM 1320 (Minot), KZZJ AM 1450 (Rugby), KYCR AM 1570 (Minneapolis), KBMW AM 1450 (Wahpeton) and KEYZ AM 660 (Williston), according

to DIrector of Athletic Broadcasting JEREMY JORGENSON.

SCOTT MILLER is the the play-by-SCOTT MILLER is the the play-by-SCOTT MILLERplay "Voice of the Bison" in football. Miller is also responsible for some basketball duties in the winter.

Miller has been a collegiate sports play-by-play radio broadcaster since 1977, calling games for Montana State, Idaho, Eastern Washington, Pacifi c Lutheran and the University of North Dakota during that time.

Former NDSU All-American and 11-year NFL great PHIL HANSEN will handle the color analyst duties, while Jorgen-son will handle sideline and locker room interviews.

The Bison gameday format includes a 30-minute pregame show with comments from Bison head coach CRAIG BOHL, in- depth analysis of the opponent, features, and starting lineups. Sideline reports are used throughout the game and a complete 20-minute postgame show is covered from the press box and locker room areas.

Broadcasts are available on the Internet. Click on the Multi-media, then the Live Events link on the NDSU football page at GoBison.com to access the streaming audio.

BISON WEEKLY PRESSCONFERENCES

At noon every Monday during the football season, NDSU head coach CRAIG BOHL will conduct a press conference in the Fargodome team meeting room. The fi rst gathering is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31, prior to the season opener at Iowa State. The fi nal session is planned for Monday, Nov. 16, prior to the Youngstown State game. A light lunch will be served to mem-bers of the media at 11:45 a.m. prior to the start of the conference at noon. Coach Bohl will have a few prepared remarks and then will take questions from the audience. As a courtesy, please let the NDSU athletic media relations offi ce know at least two days in advance of your atten-dance at any press conference. A transcript and audio fi le from the weekly Monday press conferences will be posted on GoBison.com late Monday afternoons or early Tuesday morning.

VALLEY WEEKLYTELECONFERENCE

Teleconferences featuring the league’s head coaches will be conducted during the season. Those participating in the call should dial in at -- (913) 312-1379 -- fi ve minutes prior to the scheduled start time (10 a.m. CT each Wednesday). Each call is recorded and will be replayed on the Missouri Valley Football Conference web site (Windows Media Player required for playback). To obtain a non-web play-back or a copy of the weekly teleconfer-ence, please contact Mike Kern at the Missouri Valley Football Conference offi ce. The scheduled dates and times (12 total weeks): S2-9-16-23-30, O7-14-21-28, N4-11-18.Weekly ScheduleWeekly ScheduleMissouri Valley FB Notes/News, 10 a.m.Brock Spack, Illinois State, 10:05 a.m.Trent Miles, Indiana State, 10:10 a.m.Terry Allen, Missouri State, 10:15 a.m.Craig Bohl, North Dakota State, 10:20 a.m.Mark Farley, UNI, 10:25 a.m.John Stiegelmeier, South Dakota State, 10:30 a.m.Dale Lennon, Southern Illinois, 10:35 a.m.Don Patterson, Western Illinois, 10:40 a.m.Jon Heacock, Youngstown State, 10:45 a.m.

THE CRAIG BOHL FOOTBALL SHOW

Former Bison All-American and Buffalo Bills player PHIL HANSEN hosts “The Craig Bohl Football Show”, which is scheduled to air at 10:30 a.m. Sundays throughout the season on KXJB-TV (CBS) in Fargo, and offered statewide on KFYR-

BISON RADIO NETWORK

Phil Hansen

Scott Miller

IMPORTANT MEDIA RELATIONSPHONE NUMBERS

Jeff Schwartz, Director of Athletic Media RelationsOffi ce Phone: (701) 231-8332 Cell Phone: (701) 793-0538Home Phone: (701) 280-9551FAX Number: (701) 231-8022Press Box: (701) 298-2600Glenda Klein, Administrative AssistantOffi ce Phone: (701) 231-7197

Jeremy Jorgenson

TV (NBC) in Bismarck, KMOT-TV (NBC) in Minot, KQCD-TV (NBC) in Dickinson, and KMUV-TV (NBC) in Williston. The show will also re-air after the late local news on KVLY Sunday nights. The show will remain on demand via the internet on both www.ValleyNewsLive.com and Gobison.com.

BISON FEEDBACKNorth Dakota State head coach CRAIG

BOHL is the guest of a weekly call-in ra-dio show on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

throughout the season with Bison play-by-play voice SCOTT MILLER on WDAY-AM 970 SCOTT MILLER on WDAY-AM 970 SCOTT MILLERof Fargo. The weekly call-in show can also be heard on GoBison.com.

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North Dakota State University averaged 18,032 spectators over six home dates in the Fargodome and placed sixth in the 2008 Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS, formerly I-AA) atten-dance fi gures released by the NCAA.

North Dakota State has put together back-to-back 18,000-plus seasons. NDSU attracted a school record 18,141 fans over fi ve home dates in 2007. The football program has enjoyed seven sellouts over the past three seasons including a school record 19,053 against South Dakota State in 2006. The Bison are 29-5 in the Fargo-dome over the past six years under head coach Craig Bohl.

“I think fans in our state and our region have embraced our football program. It’s been a collabrative effort by a number of people. It’s a good product,” said Bohl.

“The atmosphere of the Fargodome has defi nitely changed. It’s become a great part of not only Championship Division football, but college football. It’s defi -nitely a collegiate atmosphere.”

Appalachian State won the FCS atten-dance title for the second straight year with an average of 25,161 fans per game.

Three conferences — the Missouri Valley Football, Colonial and Big South — had personal highs for total attendance. No conference topped its best per-game-av-erage. The Missouri Valley Football Con-ference was third out of 15 conferences (including the independents) with 602,513 fans over 55 games for an average of 10,955 per game.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE RANKS 6TH INFCS AVERAGE ATTENDANCE IN 2008

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HOME UNDEFEATED STREAK35 Games Won 36 Games Without a Loss35 Wins, 0 Losses, 1 Tie

1964 196820 Moorhead State 13 49 Nebraska-Omaha 7 46 Morningside 12 21 So. Dak. State 320 So. Dak. State 13 70 Augustana 1842 Augustana 7 42 Morningside 14 7 Montana State 0 63 Mankato State 8

1965 19691965 19691965 196959 Wis.-Milwaukee 20 28 Northern Illinois 059 Wis.-Milwaukee 20 28 Northern Illinois 059 Wis.-Milwaukee 20 28 Northern Illinois 055 Minnesota-Duluth 8 24 South Dakota 655 Minnesota-Duluth 8 24 South Dakota 655 Minnesota-Duluth 8 24 South Dakota 620 Northern Iowa 7 64 North Dakota 1420 Northern Iowa 7 64 North Dakota 1420 Northern Iowa 7 64 North Dakota 14 6 North Dakota 3 41 Northern Iowa 13 6 North Dakota 3 41 Northern Iowa 13 6 North Dakota 3 41 Northern Iowa 1366 South Dakota 8

19701966 14 Eastern Michigan 1435 St. Thomas 6 55 Morningside 728 Morningside 14 45 Augustana 735 So. Dak. State 6 35 So. Dak. State 035 Montana State 23 60 Mankato State 2128 Augustana 0

19711967 41 Northern Arizona 9 41 Northern Arizona 9 41 Northern Arizona 910 Northern Iowa 9 28 Montana State 1210 Northern Iowa 9 28 Montana State 1210 Northern Iowa 9 28 Montana State 1271 Wis.-Milwaukee 0 16 South Dakota 1571 Wis.-Milwaukee 0 16 South Dakota 1571 Wis.-Milwaukee 0 16 South Dakota 1571 Wis.-Milwaukee 0 16 South Dakota 1534 North Dakota 1034 South Dakota 0 (Streak ended with a 23-7 homecoming loss to North homecoming loss to North Dakota in 1971) Dakota in 1971)

FARGODOME FACTSName: FargodomeCapacity: 18,700Largest Football Crowd: 19,053, Nov. 18, vs. South Dakota State

(won 41-17)Playing Surface: AstroturfStadium Height: The roof is 125 feet from the fi eld fl oor and 110

feet, 7 1/2 inches above street levelTotal Site Area: 50-plus acresTotal Building Area: 470,000 square feetStructure Volume: 25.5 million cubic feetLength of Electrical Conduit Used: 35 milesLength of Copper Wire: 200 milesTotal Length of Rebar: 355 milesTotal Amount of Concrete: 30,000 cubic yardsNumber Of Face Brick: One million unitsTotal Paint Used: 13,000 gallonsTotal Amound of Earth Moved: 140,000 cubic yardsPress Box: Located atop the east stands, it accomodates over 150

people on two seating levels. Stretching from the 20 to the 20-yard line, it is serviced by an elevator and also features a press area room one level below. It is 170 feet wide by 16 feet deep.

20 Moorhead State 13 49 Nebraska-Omaha 7 46 Morningside 12 21 So. Dak. State 320 So. Dak. State 13 70 Augustana 1842 Augustana 7 42 Morningside 14 7 Montana State 0 63 Mankato State 8

1965 196959 Wis.-Milwaukee 20 28 Northern Illinois 055 Minnesota-Duluth 8 24 South Dakota 620 Northern Iowa 7 64 North Dakota 14 6 North Dakota 3 41 Northern Iowa 13

14 Eastern Michigan 1435 St. Thomas 6 55 Morningside 728 Morningside 14 45 Augustana 735 So. Dak. State 6 35 So. Dak. State 035 Montana State 23 60 Mankato State 21

41 Northern Arizona 910 Northern Iowa 9 28 Montana State 1271 Wis.-Milwaukee 0 16 South Dakota 15

homecoming loss to North Dakota in 1971)

SUCCESS—THE BISON WAY Success is the key word in describing football at Dacotah Field/Fargodome for North Dakota State. The Bison have lost at home only 30 times in the past 44 seasons. The record is an incredible 164-30-3. And, NDSU is 143-21-2 at home since the 1980 opener (a 10-0 loss to Northern Michigan). The Bison have won 28, 25, and 22 (twice) games in a row over that span and compiled a 36-game undefeated streak from 1964 through 1971. Here is a success story virtually unrivaled in college foot-ball annals.

1964 5-0-01965 5-0-01966 5-0-01967 4-0-01968 4-0-01969 4-0-01970 4-0-11971 4-1-01972 5-0-01973 4-1-01974 5-0-01975 2-2-0

1976 5-1-01977 5-1-01978 5-1-01979 5-1-01980 4-1-01981 5-0-01982 7-0-01983 6-0-01984 6-1-01985 4-0-11986 7-0-0

1987 4-1-01988 8-0-01989 6-0-11990 8-0-01991 4-2-01992 5-1-0 1993 5-0-01994 5-1-01995 6-0-01996 4-2-01997 5-1-0

1998 4-3-01999 6-0-02000 7-0-02001 5-0-02002 2-4-02003 5-1-02004 5-1-02005 5-1-02006 5-0-02007 5-0-02008 4-2-0

THE FARGODOME

Here is a look at the outside of the $48 million Fargodome that is now the home to North Dakota State football.

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BISON HEAD COACH

CRAIG BOHLQuick Facts

Born: Born: Born: Born: July 27, 1958Hometown: Lincoln, Neb. (East H.S.)College Ball: Nebraska (1977-79)

Graduated: Graduated: Graduated: Graduated: 1982Position: Defensive BackPrevious Coaching Experience:Previous Coaching Experience:

College: College: College: College: Graduate assistant coach at Nebraska for three years, 1981-83; Nebraska for three years, 1981-83; Nebraska for three years, 1981-83; Nebraska for three years, 1981-83; Assistant coach at North Dakota State, Assistant coach at North Dakota State, Assistant coach at North Dakota State, Assistant coach at North Dakota State, one year, 1984; Assistant coach at one year, 1984; Assistant coach at one year, 1984; Assistant coach at one year, 1984; Assistant coach at Tulsa, two years, 1985-86; Assistant Tulsa, two years, 1985-86; Assistant Tulsa, two years, 1985-86; Assistant Tulsa, two years, 1985-86; Assistant coach at Wisconsin, two years, 1987- coach at Wisconsin, two years, 1987- coach at Wisconsin, two years, 1987- coach at Wisconsin, two years, 1987- 88; Assistant coach at Rice, fi ve years, 88; Assistant coach at Rice, fi ve years, 88; Assistant coach at Rice, fi ve years, 88; Assistant coach at Rice, fi ve years, 1989-93; Assistant coach at Nebraska, 1989-93; Assistant coach at Nebraska, 1989-93; Assistant coach at Nebraska, 1989-93; Assistant coach at Nebraska, eight years, 1994-2002. eight years, 1994-2002. eight years, 1994-2002. eight years, 1994-2002. Education: Education: Education: Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration from business administration from business administration from business administration from Nebraska, 1982 Nebraska, 1982 Nebraska, 1982 Nebraska, 1982 Family: Family: Family: Family: Three children, daughters Mallory and Morgan, and son Aaron. Mallory and Morgan, and son Aaron. Mallory and Morgan, and son Aaron. Mallory and Morgan, and son Aaron.

North Dakota State head football coach Craig Bohl directed the football program through the fi ve-year obstacle course known as “reclassifi cation”, and is focused on building a solid and consistent NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program.

The tireless Bohl enters his seventh season with a 49-17 record including a 7-3 record against nationally-ranked FCS teams and 3-3 mark against Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams over the past three seasons.

With a season in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in the books, Bohl and the Bison will put the experience gained to good use in 2009. There were a number of lessons learned during NDSU’s 6-5 season that included a 4-4 conference mark.

Since making the move to Division I FCS, the football program’s performance on the fi eld with the West Coast offense and aggressive defense during that transition has rekindled the excitement in the Fargo-Moorhead community, state of North Dakota and the region.

NDSU’s average home attendance in the Fargodome has grown from 11,567 in 2003 to a school record 18,141 achieved in 2007. There were fi ve straight sellouts between the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Capacity is listed at 18,700. The Bison are 29-5 at home during that span.

North Dakota State has been ranked in The Sport Network or FCS Coaches Top 25 for 52 weeks since jumping to Division I in 2004. The Bison have held down the No. 1 ranking in the FCS Coaches Top 25 for 10 weeks over the past

two seasons.Since his arrival, North Dakota State has

had eight players earn 11 ESPN The MagazineUniversity Division Academic All-America team. Seven different players have received All-Amer-ica honors. Five straight years, a Bison student-athlete has been selected to the Allstate/AFCA Good Works team.

NDSU fi nished with a 10-1 record for the second straight season in 2007 including a 3-1 ledger in the Great West Football Conference.

The Bison held down the No. 1 spot in the FCS Coaches Top 25 poll for seven weeks during the regular season. NDSU posted road wins over a pair of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS, formerly I-A) opponents -- Central Michigan (44-14), two-time champions of the Mid-Ameri-can Conference, and Minnesota (27-21) of the Big Ten Conference before 63,088 fans at the Metrodome.

Bohl was again a fi nalist for The Sports Network’s Eddie Robinson FCS Coach of the Year award. The Bison were No. 9 in the fi nal Sports Network and FCS Coaches top 25 polls.

The 2006 season was magical. NDSU claimed its fi rst league championship in 12 seasons and achieved a top fi ve fi nish in the national rankings. The Bison were 10-1 overall, just a blocked fi eld goal away from a perfect record.

North Dakota State went 4-0 to win the Great West Football Conference championship -- the program’s fi rst since 1994 when NDSU was a member of the Division II North Central Conference.

Finalist for The SportsNetwork’s 2007, 2006 EddieRobinson Award

2006 Great West FootballConference Coach of the Year

2006 Football Gazette FCS National and Northwest Region Coach of the Year

The Bison charted an 8-0 record against FCS schools in 2007 including a 3-0 mark against nationally-ranked opponents.

North Dakota State was ranked No. 5 in The Sports Network and CSN Coaches fi nal Top 25 polls. The Bison lost 10-9 to bowl-participant Minnesota of the Big Ten before 62,845 specta-tors at the Metrodome.

It didn’t go unnoticed. Bohl was selected the GWFC Coach of the Year by vote of the media and coaches. He received 29 fi rst place votes and fi nished second in the balloting for The Sports Network’s Eddie Robinson Award that recognizes the FCS Coach of the Year. Bohl was selected the Football Gazette FCS National and Northwest Region Coach of the Year.

In 2005, he directed the Bison to a 7-4 re-cord during the 2005 season. NDSU was ranked in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches and The Sports Network Top 25 polls for 10-of-12 weeks during the regular season climbing as high as No. 8 in both polls on Sept. 19.

Charter members of the Great West, North Dakota State won its fi nal three league games to fi nish with a 3-2 record and tie for third place in the standings.

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THE CRAIG BOHL RECORD . . . . .YEAR SCHOOL POSITION OVERALL CONERERENCE (Place) YEAR SCHOOL POSITION OVERALL CONERERENCE (Place) 2003 North Dakota State Head Coach 8-3 5-2 NCC (2nd)2004 North Dakota State Head Coach 8-3 2-3 GWFC (3rd) 2005 North Dakota State Head Coach 7-4 3-2 GWFC (3rd) 2006 North Dakota State Head Coach 10-1 4-0 GWFC (1st) 2007 North Dakota State Head Coach 10-1 3-1 GWFC (2nd) 2008 North Dakota State Head Coach 6-5 4-4 MVFC ( T4th) 2008 North Dakota State Head Coach 6-5 4-4 MVFC ( T4th) TOTAL Six years 49-17 21-12 (1 championship)

YEAR SCHOOL POSITION BOWL APPEARANCES1981 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers/Def. Backs (grad assist) Orange1982 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers/Def. Backs (grad assist) Orange1983 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers/Def. Backs (grad assist) Orange1984 North Dakota State Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs Palm (DII Playoffs)1985 Tulsa Assistant Coach, Linebackers1986 Tulsa Assistant Coach, Linebackers1987 Wisconsin Assistant Coach, Linebackers1988 Wisconsin Assistant Coach, Linebackers1989 Rice Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator 1990 Rice Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator1991 Rice Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator1992 Rice Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator1993 Rice Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator1994 Duke Assistant Coach, Linebackers/Defensive Coordinator1995 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers Fiesta (Nat’l Champ)1996 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers Orange1997 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers Orange (Nat’l Champ)1998 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers Holiday1999 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers Fiesta2000 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers/Defensive Coordinator Alamo2001 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers/Defensive Coordinator Rose2002 Nebraska Assistant Coach, Linebackers/Defensive Coordinator Independence

COACH BOHLVS. OPPONENTS

SCHOOL RECORD SCHOOL RECORD SCHOOLArkansas-Monticello 1-0Augustana 1-0Augustana 1-0Austin Peay 1-0Austin Peay 1-0Ball State 1-0UC Davis 3-2Cal Poly 2-Cal Poly 2-2Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 1-0Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 1-0Central Connecticut State 1-0Centtral Michigan 1-0Centtral Michigan 1-0Concordia-St. Paul 2-0Georgia Southern 1-0Georgia Southern 1-0Illinois State 2-0Indiana State 1-0Minnesota 1-1Minnesota State, Mankato 1-0Minnesota State, Mankato 1-0Mississippi Valley State 2-0Mississippi Valley State 2-0Missouri State 1-0Montana 1-0Montana State 0-1Montana Tech 1-0Nebraska-Omaha 1-0Nicholls State (La.) 2-0Nicholls State (La.) 2-0North Dakota 0-1Northeastern 1-0Northern Iowa 0-1Northwestern State (La.) 2-0Northwestern State (La.) 2-0Northern Colorado 1-1St. Cloud State 0-1Sam Houston State 1-0South Dakota 1-0South Dakota State 3-3Southern Illinois 1-1Southern Utah 4-0Stephen F. Austin 2-0Stephen F. Austin 2-0Tusculum (Tenn.) 1-0Tusculum (Tenn.) 1-0Valparaiso (Ind.) 1-0Valparaiso (Ind.) 1-0Weber State 2-0Western Illinois 1-1Wyoming 0-1Wyoming 0-1Youngstown State Youngstown State 0-1

TOTAL 49-17 TOTAL 49-17 Bold Bold–2009 opponents

Bohl started his NDSU career with back-to-back 8-3 seasons. The Bison closed out the 2004 campaign with three straight wins includ-ing victories over nationally-ranked Northwest-ern State (La.) and UC Davis.

North Dakota State was ranked No. 23 in the fi nal 2004 ESPN/USA Today and The Sports Network Top 25 polls to highlight their fi rst season at NCAA Division I-AA.

His fi rst season was highlighted by North Dakota State's stunning 25-24 road win over perennial Division I-AA power Montana in just his second game at the helm.

Bohl fi ts the successful profi le of Bison lead-ers of the past. He is articulate, high-energy, experienced, successful and charismatic.

His fi rst full-time coaching position was as the defensive secondary coach for the Bison under Don Morton in 1984 when NDSU fi nished second in the nation with a 12-1 record.

Since then, Bohl has coached on the Divi-sion I level for 18 seasons including stops at fi ve different universities. He was the lineback-ers coach at Tulsa for two seasons (1985-86), the linebackers coach at Wisconsin for two seasons (1987-88), the defensive coordinator at Rice for fi ve seasons (1989-93), the linebackers coach and defensive coordinator at Duke for one season (1994), and the linebackers coach at Nebraska for eight years. The fi nal three seasons at Nebraska also included the defen-sive coordinator duties.

His seasons at Nebraska included a number of Top 10 defensive national rankings for a team that compiled an 85-18 record including national championships with a Fiesta Bowl win in 1995 and an Orange Bowl win 1997. At Duke, he helped mold one of the biggest turnarounds in college football, working with a program that posted an 8-4 record in 1994 after the Blue Devils had gone 3-8 the year before his arrival. A number of athletes who have played for Bohl while at Nebraska have played or been drafted in the National Football League.

A native of Lincoln, Nebraska, he was a reserve in the Cornhusker secondary from 1977 through 1979 under Tom Osborne and played on NU's 1979 Orange Bowl and 1980 Cotton Bowl teams. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Nebraska (1982).

Bohl has twin daughters, Mallory and Mor-gan, and a son, Aaron.

North Dakota State head football coach Craig Bohl horseback riding with Aaron, Mallory and Morgan.

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Sunderland FamilyFootball Offi ce Complex

The NDSU football offi ces are among the best in the country.

Artwork depicting great moments in Bison football grace the offi ces including this painting in the offi ce of head coach Craig Bohl.

History of the Bison football program is prominent on the walls of the complex.

Each assistant coach has more than adequate space to work.

Staff meetings are held in the spacious conference room.

The NDSU football team meeting room is also utilized for pressconferences.

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Brent Vigen begins his 12th season as an assistant coach at North Dakota State. He was named the offensive coordinator in January 2009 after spending the past four seasons as the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Vigen worked as the running backs coach in 2003 under Coach Bohl. He was a member of former head coach Bob Babich’s staff at NDSU for the previous fi ve years, serving as a graduate assistant for three seasons (1998-2000) before becoming a fulltime coach in 2001 working with both the quarterbacks and tight ends.

A native of Buxton, N.D., Vigen played tight end for the Bison from

1993-97 and was a two-year starter. He was a member of three NCAA Division II playoff teams and the 1994 North Central Conference championship squad.

Vigen earned both his bachelor’s degree (1998) and master’s degree (2000) from North Dakota State. Brent and his wife, Molly, have two boys, Jake and Grant. Molly played basketball at NDSU and was a member of the 1996 NCAA Division II national championship team and three NCC title squads.

BRENTVIGENOffensive

Coordinator/Quarterbacks

(North Dakota State, 1998)(North Dakota State, 1998)

Mike Breske was named defensive coordinator/defen-sive backs coach on Feb. 18, 2009.

Breske, who has 28 years of coaching experience includ-ing three national championships, comes to NDSU from the University of Wyoming where he served as assistant head coach/defensive coordinator and second-ary coach for head coach Joe Glenn from 2003-08.

Wyoming won the 2004 Las Vegas Bowl against UCLA. The Cowboys’ defense consistently ranked among the leaders in NCAA and Mountain West Conference defensive statistics.

Prior to heading to Laramie, Breske was the assistant head coach/defensive coordinator and secondary coach for Glenn at the University of Montana from 2000-02. The Grizzlies won the 2001 NCAA Division I-AA national championship, national run-ner-up in 2000 and a quarterfi nalist in 2002. He was part of three Big Sky Conference championships.

Breske was the defensive coordinator for the University of Northern Colorado’s powerhouse teams from 1987-99. The Bears won the 1996 and 1997 NCAA Division II national championships and advanced to the playoffs seven times during his tenure.

His coaching resume also includes stops at Wayne State (Neb.) College, where he was defensive coordinator from 1983-87; Yankton (S.D.) College, where he was second-ary coach and head softball coach from 1982-83, and the University of Northern Iowa, where he was a graduate assistant from 1981-82.

Breske played cornerback for South Dakota State Uni-versity (1976-80), where he earned second-team all-North Central Conference honors in 1979 and 1980.

A native of Rock Rapids, Iowa, Breske earned his bach-elor’s degree in health, physical education and recreation from South Dakota State in 1981. He received his master’s degree in physical education from UNI in 1982.

He and his wife, Tami, have three children, Cari, Adam and Taylor. They also have one granddaughter, Mikayla, and one grandson, Bryson.

MIKEBRESKEDefensive

Coordinator/Defensive Backs

(South Dakota State, 1981) (South Dakota State, 1981)

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Tim Polasek begins his fourth season with North Dakota State. He was promoted from graduate assistant to run-ning backs coach in March 2007.

Polasek was an as-sistant coach at Wisconsin-Stevens Point for three seasons before coming to North Dakota State. He coached the defensive backs (2005), wide receivers/tight ends (2003-04) and quar-terbacks (spring 2003). Polasek coordinated special teams in 2004-05 and the passing game in 2003-04. He played collegiate football at Concordia University in Wisconsin, where he is the school’s all-time leading passer.

He set single-game, single-season and career records in TD passes, passing yards, completions and completion percentage. Polasek was the 2000 Badger-Illini Conference Player of the Year. He was a two-time fi rst team all-con-ference selection in 2000-01 and second team in 1999. Polasek graduated from Concordia in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He earned his master’s degree from Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2005.

TIMPOLASEKRunning Backs

(Concordia, Wis., 2002)

Scott Hazelton begins his third season as defen-sive line coach for North Dakota State. He was a former graduate assistant for the Bison in 2000 and 2001. Hazelton was the line-backers coach at Michigan Tech in 2006 after spend-ing two seasons as the co-defensive coordina-tor at Missouri Southern State. He was also the defensive backs coach for two seasons at St. Olaf College in Minnesota He played collegiate football at Fort Lewis College in Colorado and began his coaching career there in 1996 working with the defensive secondary and serving as inter-im defensive coordinator. He was a graduate assistant at NDSU for two seasons under head coach Bob Babich before moving on to St. Olaf. Scott and his wife, Brooke, have two daughters, Ava and Sophie.

SCOTTHAZELTON

Defensive Line(Fort Lewis College, 1996)

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Terrence Samuel begins his second year as wide receiv-ers coach at North Dakota State University. He joined the Bison coaching staff in February 2008.

Samuel comes to NDSU from the Uni-versity of Nebraska at Omaha, where he served as the offensive coordinator and run-ning backs coach under Pat Behrns in 2007. The Mavericks went 10-1 last season and won the North Central Confer-ence championship with an undefeated record. He worked with a pair of all-conference running backs in Brian McNeill and Nate Wurth. Prior to last sea-

son, Samuel was an assistant coach at Southeast Missouri State in 2006 after spending three years as an assistant at UNO from 2003-05. He worked as special teams coordina-tor/outside linebacker coach (2005) and defensive back coach (2003-05). Samuel was also a graduate assistant for the Mavericks from 1998-2000. He was a member of fi ve conference championship coaching staffs at UNO. The Houston, Texas, native was an all-city quarter-back at Nimitz High School. Samuel went on to play wide receiver and compete in track & fi eld at Purdue Univer-sity, where he was the recipient of the Kiwanis Citizenship Award, presented to the player who excels as a student and community leader. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Purdue in 1995. After serving as a graduate assistant at UNO, he joined the staff of John Mackovic at the University of Arizona, coaching the wide receivers and tight ends, then returned to UNO. He earned his master’s degree from UNO in 2001 Samuel and his wife, the former Jaclyn Anderson, have two children.

TERRENCESAMUEL

Wide Receivers(Purdue, 1995)

Charlie Camp was named linebackers coach at North Da-kota State University on Feb. 18, 2009. Camp comes from the University of Nevada, where he coached the Wolf Pack’s inside linebackers in 2007.

Camp spent two seasons at San Jose State University where he coached the defensive ends in 2006 and the outside linebackers in 2005. In 2006, Camp helped the Spartans to an appearance in the New Mexico Bowl, the team’s fi rst bowl invitation since 1990.

In his 12th year as a coach, Camp spent two seasons at Oregon State University (2003-04) and one at his alma mater, the University of Arizona (2002).

Camp began his coaching career in 1997 as an assistant coach at Sahuarita High School in Tucson, Ariz. Camp then went to the University of Idaho as a graduate assistant in 1998. He was promoted to assistant coach that year and stayed with the Vandals for the 1999 season. Camp then went to San Diego State for two years (2000-01) before his two stints in the Pa-cifi c-10 Conference.

Camp has also furthered his career with National Foot-ball League internships with the Miami Dolphins in 2002 and the San Diego Chargers in 2001.

A four-year starter and letterwinner at inside linebacker at the University of Arizona, Camp was a member of Dick Tomey’s “Desert Swarm” defense from 1991-95. He led the team in tackles as a senior.

Camp was a three-time winner of a “Bear Down” Award for superior effort and achievement. He spent the 1996 with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

A native of New Orleans, La., Camp earned his bache-lor’s degree in ecology and evolutionary biology at Arizona in 1997. He has a daughter, Alyssa.

CHARLIECAMP

Linebackers(Arizona, 1997)

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Scott Fuchs was named offensive line coach at North Dakota State Uni-versity on Jan. 27, 2009. A former All-American offensive guard for the Bison, Fuchs was the offensive line coach at Southern Illinois University during the 2008 season. The Sa-lukis reached the 2008 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivi-sion (FCS) playoffs and tied for the Missouri Val-ley Football Conference title. Fuchs coached a pair of all-conference line-man including one

American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-Ameri-can in 2008. Overall, he has been a part of six conference championship coaching staffs. Fuchs has coached 24 all-conference performers and six All-Americans during his coaching career. His extensive coaching resume also includes one season at Grand Valley State (2007), four years at Nebraska-Omaha (2003-06), three seasons at Minnesota-Crookston (2000-03), one year at Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1999) and two years at Valley City State (1997-98). Fuchs started his coaching career as a graduate as-sistant working with the tight ends at North Dakota State from 1994-97. He was an offensive line coach at all stops except defensive line at Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Fuchs has also worked with special teams, strength and condition-ing, and camps. A native of Minot, N.D., Fuchs earned his bachelor of science degree from North Dakota State in physical educa-tion and social science education in 1995 and his master of education degree with a specialization in physical edu-cation and athletic administration in 1997. A member of the 1990 NCAA Division II national cham-pionship team, Fuchs earned 1993 Kodak/AFCA fi rst team All-America honors at offensive guard and was a two-time All-North Central Conference selection. He was a part of three NCC championship teams (1991-92-93). Scott and his wife, Emily, have two boys, Hank and Jack.

AJ Cooper begins his fourth season with the North Dakota State Univer-sity coaching staff, his fi rst as defensive ends coach. He has worked with the offensive line and tight ends as a student assistant and graduate assistant with the program. A 2006 graduate of NDSU, Cooper earned honorable mention Foot-ball Gazette Division I-AA All-America honors at tight end for the Bison in 2005. He caught 24 passes for 473 yards (19.7 ypr) and four touchdowns as a senior. Cooper, who earned fi rst team all-Great West Football Conference all-Northwest Region honors, signed an un-drafted free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers in 2006 and received an extended look at training camp. A native of Flagstaff, Ariz.., Cooper transferred to North Dakota State from Glendale Community College. He caught 44 passes for 578 yards and eight TDs to lead all JUCO tight ends in each category.

Jake Dickert begins his second season with the North Dakota State football program, his fi rst working as an as-sistant coach with the safeties. Dickert was the defensive GA for the Bison in 2008. Dickert was the defensive GA for the University of Wis-consin-Stevens Point for 1-1/2 seasons. A native of Kohler, Wis., Dickert played quarterback for UW-Stevens Point from 2002-04 and wide receiver in 2005-06. He earned all-conference honors at wide receiver. Dickert graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in math education.

SCOTTFUCHS

Offensive Line(North Dakota State, 1995)

AJCOOPERDefensive Ends

(North Dakota State, 2006)

JAKEDICKERT

Asst. Coach, Safeties(UW-Stevens Point, 2006)

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Jim Kramer is in his sixth season as the director of athletic performance at NDSU. Prior to joining the Bison during the 2003-04 season, Kramer was the strength and conditioning coordinator at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. He also served as the head strength and condi-tioning coach at Northern Iowa, was an assistant director of player development at Georgia Tech, and was a strength and conditioning gradu-ate assistant at Appalachian State. A native of Plattesville, Wis., Kramer graduated from Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two children.

Brian Gordon enters his fi fth season as the director of equipment operations. Prior to heading to Fargo, Gordon served as an as-sistant equipment manager at the University of South Florida in Tampa for two years. Gordon holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and criminology from the University of South Florida. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public administration. He has interned with the U.S. Attorney’s offi ce in Washington and is a certifi ed member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association. Brian and his wife Marie reside in Fargo.

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Dan Fodrocy begins his fi rst season as the offensive graduate assistant at NDSU. Fodrocy spent the 2008 season as the quarterbacks and running backs coach at Arkansas-Monticello. Prior to heading to UAM, Fodrocy was a graduate as-sistant coach at Grand Valley State University for two seasons. He was a four-year letterwinner at linebacker for Saginaw Valley State University (Mich.). The Cardinals ad-vanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs three times during his career. Fodrocy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fi tness and sports management from Saginaw Valley State in 2006. He and his wife, Jessica, reside in West Fargo.

DANFODROCY

OffensiveGraduate Asst.

(Saginaw Valley State, 2006)

JIMKRAMER

Director ofAthletic Performance

(UW-LaCrosse, 1989)

BRIAN GORDON

Director ofEquipment Operations

(University of South Florida, 2002)

BOBBYKNODEL

Assistant AthleticTrainer

(North Dakota State, 2003)

JOELSTEGMAN

Director of Video Operations

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING48 Matt Anderson LB52 Michael Arndt OT13 Freddie Banks CB68 Ty Beckius OL15 Kyle Belmont SS15 Kyle Belmont SS43 Eddie Beson LB27 Shawn Bibeau K6 Richard Bowman CB92 Coulter Boyer DE61 Will Britt OL87 Thor Brown TE47 Garrett Bruhn FB76 Keith Buckman OG25 Amos Buehner RB45 Fred Bussey LB45 Fred Bussey LB32 Derrius Colvin CB78 Paul Cornick OL50 Jeff Curtis LS60 Ryan Drevlow DE80 Reed Duchscher WR7 Daniel Eaves FS75 Gerry Ebel OT44 Preston Evans LB99 Mike Fairbairn NG28 Daniel Flomo CB65 Ryan Foster OG4 Josh Gatlin CB59 Tyler Gimmestad DT14 Brock Gion SS70 Matthew Gratzek DT83 Teddy Greenprice WR40 Andrew Grothmann FB96 Ricky Hagen DE41 Joel Helbling LB37 Tyler Henry LB37 Tyler Henry LB86 Jared Hines DE81 Warren Holloway WR9 Josh Horner CB33 Drew Hushka FB55 Logan Hushka LB5 Kevin Jackson DB67 Hank Jacobs OL30 Ryan Jastram K56 Brandon Jemison LB16 Brock Jensen QB16 Brock Jensen QB72 Jeff Jerve OL64 Cole Jirik DE90 Garrett Johnson DE97 Justin Juckem DE26 Matt Kittelson LB34 Isaac Kolstad LB71 Carlin Landingham OL42 Derrick Lang FB77 John Liekhus LS36 Cyrus Lemon SS36 Cyrus Lemon SS62 Danny Luecke DE73 Joe Lund C66 DJ McGregor OG8 D.J. McNorton RB18 Nick Mertens QB18 Nick Mertens QB54 Jadon Messer LB12 Courtney Mitchell CB3 Jose Mohler QB86 Taylor Nelson TE38 Jason Obarski P/K39 John Obarski K22 Sam Ojuri RB

NUMERICAL LISTINGNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College) 1 ***Shamen Washington WR 5-6½ 148 Sr. St. Petersburg, Fla. (Boca Ciega)2 **Pat Paschall RB 5-11½ 198 Sr. St. Louis, Mo.(Chattahoochee/Dodge City CC)3 Jose Mohler QB 5-11 177 RFr. Cardiff, Calif. (La Costa Canyon)4 Josh Gatlin CB 6-2 195 Jr. Jacksonville, Fla. (NDSCS/Englewood)5 Kevin Jackson DB 5-11 197 RFr. Grand Rapids, Mich. (East Kentwood)5 Kevin Jackson DB 5-11 197 RFr. Grand Rapids, Mich. (East Kentwood)6 ***Richard Bowman CB 5-8½ 170 Sr. Houston, Texas (North Shore)7 *Daniel Eaves FS 6-0½ 194 So. Harvey, Ill. (Thornton Township)8 *D.J. McNorton RB 5-9½ 201 So. Channelview, Texas (Channelview)9 Josh Horner DB 5-8 184 RFr. Fargo, N.D. (South) 10 Bobby Ollman SS 5-11 195 Fr. Mequon, Wis. (Homestead)11 Dante Perez QB 5-8½ 192 Jr. San Jose, Calif. (Valley Christian/Foothill CC)12 **Courtney Mitchell CB 5-8 179 Sr. Houston, Texas (Booker T. Washington)12 Cooper Wahlo, Jr. WR 6-2 175 Fr. Woodbury, Minn. (Woodbury)13 *Freddie Banks CB 5-8 172 Jr. Harvey, Ill. (Thornwood/Mercyhurst)14 Brock Gion SS 5-11 189 RFr. Regent, N.D. (Mott-Regent) 14 Brock Gion SS 5-11 189 RFr. Regent, N.D. (Mott-Regent) 15 **Kyle Belmont SS 5-10½ 196 Jr. Battle Lake, Minn. (Battle Lake Public)16 Brock Jensen QB 6-2½ 216 Fr. Waupaca, Wis. (Waupaca)17 Sammie Rogers WR 6-1 190 Jr. Los Angeles, Calif. (West Los Angeles CC)18 ***Nick Mertens QB 6-1 222 Sr. East Grand Forks, Minn. (East Grand Forks)19 *John Prelvitz P 6-2 205 Jr. Roseau, Minn. (Roseau)19 *John Prelvitz P 6-2 205 Jr. Roseau, Minn. (Roseau)21 Nick Powell-Calhoun WR 6-4 203 Fr. Santa Ana, Calif. (Segerstrom)22 Sam Ojuri RB 6-1 191 Fr. Lake in the Hills, Ill. (Barrington)23 *Matt Voigtlander RB 5-11½ 215 So. Lino Lakes, Minn. (Centennial)24 *Victor Schuring WR 5-10 190 Jr. Andover, S.D. (Andover)25 Amos Buehner RB 5-10½ 226 RFr. Killdeer, N.D. (Killdeer)226 RFr. Killdeer, N.D. (Killdeer)26 ***Matt Kittelson LB 5-11 216 Sr. Velva, N.D. (Velva-Sawyer)27 ***Shawn Bibeau K 5-11½ 218 Sr. White Bear Lake, Minn. (White Bear Lake)28 Mike Sigers RB 5-5½ 158 Fr. Houston, Texas (North Forest)28 Daniel Flomo CB 5-8 165 Jr. Wayzata, Minn. (Wayzata/NDSCS)29 A.J. Van Voorhis FS 5-8 187 Fr. Champlin, Minn. (Champlin Park)30 Ryan Jastram K 6-0½ 195 Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt/New Mexico State)31 Brendin Pierre DB 5-9 152 Fr. Miramar, Fla. (Miramar)32 **Derrius Colvin CB 5-9½ 175 Jr. South Holland, Ill. (Thornwood)33 *Drew Hushka FB 6-0 242 Jr. Fargo, N.D. (Shanley)34 Isaac Kolstad LB 6-0 213 RFr. Mankato, Minn. (East)34 Isaac Kolstad LB 6-0 213 RFr. Mankato, Minn. (East)35 Zach Papke FB 6-0½ 246 Jr. Chaska, Minn. (Chaska)36 **Cyrus Lemon SS 5-10½ 196 Jr. Minneapolis, Minn. (DeLaSalle)37 ***Tyler Henry LB 6-2½ 232 Sr. Bloomington, Minn. (Jefferson)38 Jason Obarski P/K 5-10 213 RFr. Burnsville, Minn. (Apple Valley)39 John Obarski K 5-9 243 Sr. Burnsville, Minn. (Apple Valley/UM-Crookston)40 Andrew Grothmann FB 6-1 202 Fr. Hillsboro, N.D. (Hillsboro)41 Joel Helbling LB 6-0 197 RFr. Kindred, N.D. (Kindred)42 Derrick Lang FB 5-10 212 Fr. Wausau, Wis. (West)43 Eddie Beson LB 6-2 225 RFr. Appleton, Wis. (Menasha)44 *Preston Evans LB 5-11 220 So. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt)44 *Preston Evans LB 5-11 220 So. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt)45 *Fred Bussey LB 5-11½ 234 Sr. Thomaston, Ga. (Upson Lee/Ga. Southern/DuPage)46 **Lee Vandal FB 6-0 242 Jr. Rolla, N.D. (Rolla)47 Garrett Bruhn FB 6-1 220 Fr. Beatrice, Neb. (Beatrice)48 **Matt Anderson LB 6-2½ 230 Jr. Cavalier, N.D. (Cavalier)49 Kevin Vaadeland TE 6-3 230 Fr. Park Rapids, Minn. (Park Rapids Area)50 ***Jeff Curtis LS 6-3 235 Sr. New Hope, Minn. (Robinsdale-Cooper)52 **Michael Arndt OT 6-6½ 315 Jr. LaMoure, N.D. (LaMoure)54 Jadon Messer LB 6-1 195 Fr. Dickinson, N.D. (Richardton-Taylor-Hebron)55 Logan Hushka LB 6-0 212 Fr. Fargo, N.D. (Shanley)56 Brandon Jemison LB 6-1 199 Fr. Fargo, N.D. (South)56 Brandon Jemison LB 6-1 199 Fr. Fargo, N.D. (South)57 Luke Poppel LB 6-1 225 RFr. Breckenridge, Minn. (Breckenridge)58 Alex Yaggie LB 5-11 216 So. Thief River Falls, Minn. (Lincoln)59 Tyler Gimmestad DT 6-1½ 299 Fr. Marshall, Minn. (Marshall)60 Ryan Drevlow DE 6-3½ 239 Fr. Gwinner, N.D. (North Sargent)61 *Will Britt OL 6-2 290 So. Minneapolis, Minn. (DeLaSalle)61 *Will Britt OL 6-2 290 So. Minneapolis, Minn. (DeLaSalle)62 Danny Luecke DE 6-5 238 Fr. Fargo, N.D. (South)

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PRONUNCIATION GUIDE27 Shawn Bibeau (BEE-bow)47 Garrett Bruhn (brew-in)75 Gerry Ebel (E-bull)99 Mike Fairbairn (FAIR-burn)59 Tyler Gimmestad (gihm-AH-sted)70 Matthew Gratzek (GRAHT-zeck)33 Drew Hushka (HUSH-kuh)55 Logan Hushka (HUSH-kuh)

August7 Carlin Landingham

8 Ricky Hagen 12 Matt Veldman 22 Shawn Bibeau 24 Leevon Perry 28 Alex Yaggie

September 8 Scott Stoczynski

13 Nick Mertens19 Brock Jensen

21 Victor Schuring 22 Sam Ojuri

72 Jeff Jerve (jur-VEE)64 Cole Jirik (JUR-eck)97 Justin Juckem (JUH-kum)62 Danny Luecke (lew-key)22 Sam Ojuri (O-jur-ee)2 Pat Paschall (puh-SHAHL)69 Leevon (lee-VON) Perry28 Mike Sigers (sea-grrs)98 Scott Stoczynski (stow-CHIN-skee)

October31 Zach Papke

November 4 Mike Fairbairn 4 Landon Smith 5 Shamen Washington 10 Bobby Ollman 24 Joe Lund 25 Cole Jirik

BOLD--Gameday

SQUAD ANALYSISLettermen Returning ...................43Lettermen Lost ..........................21Starters Returning ......................11

Offense ........................ 4Defense ........................ 4Specialty ....................... 3

Junior College Transfers ................ 7Transfers .................................. 3Two-year Lettermen ...................13Three-year Lettermen .................12Seniors .................................18Juniors .................................21Sophomores ..............................13Redshirt Freshmen .....................19Freshmen .................................24Tallest: Matt Veldman .............6-6 3/4Shortest: Mike Sigers ................ 5-5½Heaviest: Keith Buckman ............ 320Lightest: Shamen Washington ....... 148

BY STATEMinnesota ..................... 33North Dakota ................. 20Wisconsin ..................... 12Illinois ........................... 6Texas ............................ 6South Dakota ................... 5California ....................... 4Florida ........................... 3Michigan ........................ 2American Samoa .............. 1Georgia .......................... 1Missouri ......................... 1Nebraska ........................ 1

ALPHABETICAL LISTING10 Bobby Ollman DB35 Zach Papke FB2 Pat Paschall RB11 Dante Perez QB95 Matt Phillips DT95 Matt Phillips DT69 Leevon Perry DE31 Brendin Pierre DB57 Luke Poppel LB21 Nick Powell-Calhoun WR19 John Prelvitz P91 Greg Reid, Jr. DL63 Austin Richard C17 Sammie Rogers, Jr. WR24 Victor Schuring WR28 Mike Sigers RB28 Mike Sigers RB84 Landon Smith TE98 Scott Stoczynski DE94 Yuen Taufete’e NG49 Kevin Vaadeland TE46 Lee Vandal FB29 A.J. Van Voorhis FS82 Matt Veldman TE88 Austin Vetter TE23 Matt Voigtlander RB12 Cooper Wahlo, Jr. WR1 Shamen Washington WR85 Gary Williams WR58 Alex Yaggie LB

94 Yuen (U-N) Taufete’e (Tau-FA-tee)49 Kevin Vaadeland (vaud-land)46 Lee Vandal (von-DOLL)29 A.J. Van Voorhis (vour-ISH)12 Cooper Wahlo (WALL-low)1 Shamen (SHAY-men) Washington

Coaches & StaffBrent Vigen (VEE-gen)Tim Polasek (paul-ah-seck)

NUMERICAL LISTINGNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College) 63 *Austin Richard C 6-1½ 319 So. Fargo, N.D. (South)64 Cole Jirik DE 6-3½ 215 Fr. Northfi eld, Minn. (Northfi eld)65 ***Ryan Foster OG 6-2½ 304 Sr. Eleva, Wis. (Eleva-Strum)66 DJ McGregor OG 6-1½ 318 Jr. Warren, Minn. (Warren-Alvarado-Oslo)67 Hank Jacobs OL 6-3½ 279 Fr. Beaver Dam, Wis. (Beaver Dam) 279 Fr. Beaver Dam, Wis. (Beaver Dam)68 Ty Beckius OL 6-3½ 287 RFr. Mahnomen, Minn. (Mahnomen)69 Leevon Perry DE 6-3 255 Fr. Cottage Grove, Minn. (St. Paul Saint Agnes)69 Leevon Perry DE 6-3 255 Fr. Cottage Grove, Minn. (St. Paul Saint Agnes)70 **Matthew Gratzek DT 6-2 278 Jr. Argyle, Minn. (Stephen-Argyle)71 Carlin Landingham OL 6-2 279 RFr. Muskegon, Mich. (Muskegon)72 Jeff Jerve OL 6-3½ 276 Fr. Montevideo, Minn. (Montevideo) 276 Fr. Montevideo, Minn. (Montevideo)73 Joe Lund C 6-1 287 RFr. Bloomington, Minn. (Kennedy)75 ***Gerry Ebel OT 6-6½ 316 Sr. Yankton, S.D. (Yankton)76 ***Keith Buckman OG 6-5 320 Sr. Belfi eld, N.D. (Belfi eld)77 John Liekhus LS 5-10 274 RFr. St. Louis Park, Minn. (Benilde-St. Margaret’s)78 *Paul Cornick OL 6-5 295 So. Orono, Minn. (Orono)78 *Paul Cornick OL 6-5 295 So. Orono, Minn. (Orono)80 Reed Duchscher WR 6-1 193 RFr. Rugby, N.D. (Rugby)81 *Warren Holloway WR 6-1 188 So. Houston, Texas (Galena Park)82 *Matt Veldman TE 6-6¾ 252 So. Becker, Minn. (Becker)83 Teddy Greenprice WR 6-2 192 RFr. St. Michael, Minn. (Buffalo)84 **Landon Smith TE 6-2 234 Jr. Dickinson, N.D. (Trinity)84 **Landon Smith TE 6-2 234 Jr. Dickinson, N.D. (Trinity)85 **Gary Williams WR 5-11 172 Jr. Humble, Texas (North Shore)86 **Jared Hines DE 6-4½ 250 Sr. Ellsworth, Wis. (Ellsworth)86 Taylor Nelson TE 6-4 236 Fr. Minnetonka, Minn. (Minnetonka)87 ***Thor Brown TE 6-4 258 Sr. Fall Creek, Wis. (Fall Creek)88 Austin Vetter TE 6-2 238 RFr. Minot, N.D. (Bishop Ryan)88 Austin Vetter TE 6-2 238 RFr. Minot, N.D. (Bishop Ryan)90 *Garrett Johnson DE 6-4 260 So. Chaska, Minn. (Chaska)91 Greg Reid, Jr. DT 6-1 273 RFr. Milwaukee, Wis. (Rufus King)92 *Coulter Boyer DE 6-4 255 So. Hurley, S.D. (Hurley)94 *Yuen Taufete’e NG 6-0 295 Sr. Pago Pago, American Samoa (Nu'uuli Poly Tech/Butte-Glenn CC)Pago Pago, American Samoa (Nu'uuli Poly Tech/Butte-Glenn CC)95 **Matt Phillips DT 6-4 276 Jr. De Pere, Wis. (Notre Dame Academy)95 **Matt Phillips DT 6-4 276 Jr. De Pere, Wis. (Notre Dame Academy)96 Ricky Hagen DE 6-3 229 RFr. Colfax, Wis. (Colfax)97 Justin Juckem DE 6-4 235 Fr. Chilton, Wis. (Chilton)98 *Scott Stoczynski DE 6-2 244 So. Hoffman Estates, Ill. (Hoffman Estates)99 ***Mike Fairbairn NG 6-2½ 304 Sr. LaGrange, Ill. (Lyons Township) *Letters Earned *Letters Earned

August

8 Ricky Hagen 12 Matt Veldman 22 Shawn Bibeau 24 Leevon Perry 28 Alex Yaggie

8 Scott Stoczynski

21 Victor Schuring 22 Sam Ojuri

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STARTERS INFORMATIONRETURNING (14 overall, 4 full-time)Def. End (1)—*Garrett Johnson (1 start in '08)Tackle (2)—**Matthew Gratzek (10 starts in '08/11 overall),

**Matt Phillips (1 start in '08)N. Guard (1)—***Michael Fairbairn (11 starts in '08/32

overall)Def. End (0)—LBer (1)—***Matt Kittelson (1 start in '08/)MLBer (4)— ***Tyler Henry (5 starts in '08/7 overall), **Matt

Anderson (3 starts in '08/5 overall), *Preston Evans (2 starts in '08), *Fred Bussey (1 start in '08)

LBer (0)—Cornerback (2)—***Richard Bowman (1 starts in '07/11

overall), **Courtney Mitchell (1 start in '06)Strong Safety (1)—**Cyrus Lemon (10 starts in '08), **Kyle

Belmont (11 starts in '07)Free Safety (1)—*Daniel Eaves (1 start in '08)LOST (8 overall, 7 full-time)Def. End (1)—****Joe Lardinois (11 starts in '08)Tackle (0)—Nose Guard (0)—Def. End (1)—****Nick Compton (10 starts in '08)LBer (1)—***Mike Maresh (10 starts in '08)MLBer (0)—LBer (1)–****Ramon Humber (11 starts in '08)

Cornerback (2)—****Nate Agbetola (11 starts in '08), **John Richardson (11 starts in '08)

Strong Safety (1)—*Darius Purcell (1 start in '08)Free Safety (1)—****Nick Schommer (10 starts in '08)

LETTERMEN INFORMATIONRETURNING (21)Def. End (1)—*Garrett JohnsonTackle (2)–**Matthew Gratzek, **Matt PhillipsNose Guard (2)—***Michael Fairbairn, *Yuen Tafete'e Def. End (2)—*Coulter Boyer, *Scott StoczynskiLBer (1)—**Matt AndersonMLBer (3)—***Tyler Henry, *Preston Evans, *Fred BusseyLBer (1)—***Matt KittelsonCornerback(4)—***Richard Bowman, **Derrius Colvin,

**Courtney Mitchell, *Freddie BanksStrong Safety (2)—**Kyle Belmont, **Cyrus LemonFree Safety (1)—*Daniel EavesSpecialistsSnapper (1)—***Jeff CurtisPunter (1)—*John Prelvitz

LOST (12)Def. End (1)—****Joe LardinoisTackle (0)—Nose Guard (1)—*George Danilkowicz (Switching to

offense)

Def. End (1)—****Nick ComptonLBer (3)—****Mike Maresh, ***Mike Brower, *Josh Hazley-

FreemanMLBer (0)—LBer (1)—****Ramon Humber, *Blake SczepanskiCornerback (2)—****Nate Agbetola, **John RichardsonStrong Safety (1)—*Darius PurcellFree Safety (1)—****Nick Schommer

SpecialistsSnapper (0)—Punter (0)—

*Letters Earned

KEY BISON DEFENSIVE RETURNEES

Junior strong safety KYLE BELMONT is expected to return to the lineup after missing 2008 with a knee injury. A three-time academic all-conference selection, Belmont has 63 career tackles including 29 solos and a pair of interceptions. He had a career-high 15 tackles against UC Davis in 2007.

Junior strong safety CYRUS LEMON is the top returning tackler for North Dakota State in 2009. Lemon started in 10 of 11 games for the Bison last season. He was third on the team with 69 tackles including 26 solo stops and 4 tackles for loss. Lemon had a pair of interceptions including one for a 30-yard TD against Austin Peay in the season opener and added three pass breakups.

Junior defensive tackle MATTHEW GRATZEK started in 10 games last season and has 11 starts overall. Gratzek had 32 tackles including 10 solos, 6 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He had one forced fumble and a blocked PAT to his credit. Gratzek has 12.5 TFL and 6 sacks in his career.

Senior middle linebacker TYLER HENRY started in fi ve games during an injury-plagued 2008 season. Henry recorded 30 tackles including 10 solos and added a pair of quarterback hurries.

Senior cornerback RICHARD BOWMAN played in all 11 games last season after recovering from a neck injury. Bowman had 29 tackles including 14 solos and a pair of pass breakups.

Senior noseguard MICHAEL FAIRBAIRN has started in 32 of 33 games during his North Dakota State career. Last season Fairbairn recorded 27 tackles including eight solos, 5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. An accomplished singer, Fairbairn has 13.5 tackles for loss and 8 sacks to his credit during his Bison career.

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STARTERS INFORMATIONRETURNING (13 overall, 4 full-time)Tight End (1)– ***Thor Brown (1 start in '08), **Landon

Smith (1 start in '08/4 overall), *Matt Veldman (1 start in '08)

Left Tackle (2)—***Gerry Ebel (9 starts in '08), **Michael Arndt (2 starts in '08)

Left Guard (1)—*Austin Richard (3 starts in '08)Center (0)—Right Guard (1)—***Ryan Foster (11 starts in '08)Right Tackle (1)—***Keith Buckman (11 starts in '08)Wide Receiver (2)—*McNorton (1 start in '08), ***Shamen

Washington (1 start in '07)Quarterback (1)—***Nick Mertens (11 starts in '08)Fullback (1)–**Lee Vandal (1 start in '08)Halfback (2)–*D.J. McNorton (2 starts in '08), **Pat Pas-

chall (1 start in '07)LOST (8 overall, 7 full-time)Tight End (1)—****Jerimiah Wurzbacher (11 starts in '08)Left Tackle (0)—Left Guard (1)—**James Septak (8 starts in '08)Center (2)–****Zach Harrington (10 starts in '08), Septak

(1 start in '08)Right Guard (0)—Right Tackle (0)—Wide Receiver (3)—****Kole Heckendorf (10 starts in

'08), ***Alex Belquist (11 starts in '08), ***Jordan Schultenover (2 starts in '08)

Center (1)—–****Zach HarringtonRight Guard (0)—Right Tackle (0)—Quarterback (1)—*Troy JacksonReceiver (3)—****Kole Heckendorf, ***Alex Belquist,

***Jordan SchultenoverFullback (1)—****Tyler JangulaHalfback (1)—****Tyler Roehl

SpecialistsSnapper (0)—Holder (0)—Place Kicker (0)—

*Letters Earned

Quarterback (0)—Fullback (1)—***Tyler Jangula (5 starts in '08)Halfback (1)—***Tyler Roehl (10 starts in '08)

LETTERMEN INFORMATIONRETURNING (22)Tight End (4)—***Thor Brown, **Landon Smith, *Matt Veld-

man, **Jared Hines (moving to DE in '09)Left Tackle (2)—***Gerry Ebel, **Michael ArndtLeft Guard (2)—*Austin Richard, *Will BrittCenter (0)—Right Guard (1)—***Ryan FosterRight Tackle (1)—***Keith Buckman, *Paul CornickWide Receiver (4)—***Shamen Washington, **Gary Wil-

liams, *Warren Holloway, *Victor SchuringQuarterback (1)—**Nick MertensFullback (2)—**Lee Vandal, *Drew HushkaHalfback (3)—**Pat Paschall, *D.J. McNorton, *Matt

VoigtlanderSpecialists Snapper (1)—***Jeff CurtisHolder (1)—*John PrelvitzPlace Kicker (1)—***Shawn Bibeau

LOST (9)Tight End (1)—****Jerimiah WurzbacherLeft Tackle (0)—Left Guard (1)—**James Septak

KEY BISON OFFENSIVE RETURNEES

Senior tight end THOR BROWN has caught three passes during his Bison career including two for TDs. Played in 31 games in fi rst three seasons.

Senior offensive tackle GERRY EBEL started in 9 games for North Dakota State in 2008. Has played in 27 games overall.

Senior placekicker SHAWN BIBEAU has converted 36 of 40 PATs and 15 of 22 fi eld goal attempts for a team-high 81 points. In his career, Bibeau has made 133 of 142 PATs and 45 of 62 fi eld goals. His career long is 51 yards at Western Illinois (9-29-07).

Senior offensive guard KEITH BUCKMAN has started the past 22 games in a row for North Dakota State. Buckman makes the switch from offensive tackle. He was named to the 2008 all-Missouri Valley Football Conference fi rst team.

Senior quarterback NICK MERTENS completed 152 of 260 passes for 2,004 yards, 16 TDs and 15 interceptions. Mertens averaged 182.2 yards per game, completed 58.5 percent of his passes and had an effi ciency rating of 131.98. He completed passes to 16 different receivers during the 2008 season. Mertens was named to the 2008 Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Academic team, and received the MVFC Commissioner's Excellence Award.

Sophomore running back D.J. McNORTON rushed for 124 yards in 2008. He returned 11 kickoffs (18.2 avg.) and 10 punts (16.2 avg.).

Senior offensive guard RYAN FOSTER has started in 26 of 33 games during his Bison career including the last 22 in a row.

Senior running back PAT PASCHALL is the top returning rusher for North Dakota State. Paschall rushed 108 times for 601 yards (5.6 ypc) and two TDs. He has 1,131 rushing yards, seven TDs and four 100-yard rushing efforts in two years at NDSU.

Sophomore running back MATT VOIGTLANDER rushed 30 times for 265 yards and a TD for North Dakota State in 2008.

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**Two-Deep Entering Fall CampReturning STARTER inCAPITALS*—letters earned

TIGHT END82 Matt Veldman (6-6¾, 252, So.)87 ***Thor Brown (6-4, 258, Sr.) OR84 **Landon Smith (6-2, 234, Jr.)

Z-WIDE RECEIVER85 **Gary Williams (5-11, 172, Jr.)24 *Victor Schuring (5-10, 190, Jr.)

X–WIDE RECEIVER81 *Warren Holloway (6-1, 188, So.)80 Reed Duchscher (6-1, 193, RFr.)

LEFT TACKLE52 **Michael Arndt (6-6½, 315, Jr.)78 Paul Cornick (6-5, 295, So.)

LEFT GUARD76 ***KEITH BUCKMAN (6-5, 320, Sr.)66 DJ McGregor (6-1½, 318, Jr.)

CENTER.63 *Austin Richard (6-1½, 319, So.)73 Joe Lund (6-1, 287, RFr.)

RIGHT GUARD65 ***RYAN FOSTER (6-2½, 304, Sr.)71 Carlin Landingham (6-2, 279, RFr.) OR68 Ty Beckius (6-3½, 287, RFr.)

RIGHT TACKLE75 ***GERRY EBEL (6-6½, 316, Sr.)61 *Will Britt (6-2, 290, So.)

QUARTERBACK18 ***NICK MERTENS (6-1, 222, Sr.)11 Dante Perez (5-8½, 192, Jr.)

FULLBACK46 **Lee Vandal (6-0, 242, Jr.)33 *Drew Hushka (6-0, 242, Jr.)

RUNNING BACK2 **Pat Paschall (5-11½, 198, Sr.)8 *DJ McNorton ( 5-9½, 201, So.)23 Matt Voigtlander

(5-11½, 215, So.)

BISONSPECIALTEAMSKICKER27 ***SHAWN BIBEAU (5-11½, 218, Sr.)39 John Obarski (5-9, 243, Sr.)30 Ryan Jastram (6-0½, 195, Jr.)

HOLDER19 *JOHN PRELVITZ (6-2, 205, Jr.)

PUNTER19 *JOHN PRELVITZ (6-2, 205, Jr.)38 Jason Obarski (5-10, 213, RFr.)

LONG SNAPPER50 ***JEFF CURTIS (6-3, 235, Sr.)

KICK RETURNS8 *DJ McNORTON (5-9½, 201, So.)23 *MATT VOIGTLANDER (5-11½, 215, So.)85 **GARY WILLIAMS (5-11, 172, Jr.)

PUNT RETURNS8 *DJ McNORTON (5-9½, 201, So.)

LEFT END86 **Jared Hines (6-4½, 250, Sr.)96 Ricky Hagen (6-3, 229, RFr.)

TACKLE70 *MATTHEW GRATZEK (6-2, 278, Jr.)95 *Matt Phillips (6-4, 276, Jr.)

NOSE GUARD99 ***MICHAEL FAIRBAIRN (6-2½, 304, Sr.)94 *Yuen Taufete’e (6-0, 295, Sr.)

RIGHT END92 *Coulter Boyer (6-4, 255, So.)98 *Scott Stozynski (6-2, 244, So.)

WILL LINEBACKER44 *Preston Evans (5-11, 220, So.)56 Brandon Jemison (6-1, 199, Fr.)

MIKE LINEBACKER37 ***TYLER HENRY (6-2½, 232, Sr.)45 *Fred Bussey (5-11½, 234, Sr.)

SAM LINEBACKER48 **Matt Anderson (6-2½, 230, Jr.) OR26 ***Matt Kittelson (5-11, 216, Sr.)

LEFT CORNERBACK6 ***RICHARD BOWMAN (5-8½, 170. Sr.)13 *Freddie Banks (5-8, 172, Jr.)

STRONG SAFETY15 **KYLE BELMONT (5-10½, 196, Jr.) OR36 **CYRUS LEMON (5-10½, 196, Jr.)5 Kevin Jackson (5-11, 197, RFr.)

FREE SAFETY7 *Daniel Eaves (6-0½, 194, So.)9 Josh Horner (5-8, 184, RFr.)

RIGHT CORNERBACK32 **Derrius Colvin (5-9½, 175, Jr.)31 Brendin Pierre (5-9, 152, Fr.)

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48Matt ANDERSONLinebacker Ht: 6-2½ Wt: 230Junior 22 Cavalier, N.D.

Enters fall camp fi ghting for the starting role at the Sam linebacker spot ... Hampered with nagging injuries last season that limited playing time ... Talented player with good instincts and speed ... Increased strength ... Has four starts over 18 career games played ... Has played all three linebacker positions ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in three of eight games played ... Finished with 35 tackles including 17 solos and 4.5 tackles for loss ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Recorded a career-high 11 tackles -- fi ve solos and six assists -- at Missouri State (11-15-08) ... Came up with a career best two tackles for loss in season opener against Austin Peay (8-28-08) ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN):Made a pair of starts in 10 games played ... Finished with 26 tackles including 13 solos and 1.5 tackles for loss ... Made fi rst collegiate start against Stephen F. Austin (9-8-07) and came up with four stops with one tackle for loss ... Recorded a season-high seven tackles against Southern Utah (10-27-07) ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison football program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Cavalier High School, the same school that produced 2004 Rimington Trophy winner Rob Hunt, a four-year starter at center for NDSU ... North Dakota's 2005 Class A Player of the Year as a senior ... Led Cavalier to three state titles and 47-1 record under the direction of Rod Oksendahl

... Two-time all-state fi rst team selection ... Three-time all-region pick

... Only loss was in the 2005 state championship game ... Rushed for 2,108 yards and 39 touchdowns as a senior ... Defensively, recorded 10 interceptions and 103 tackles ... Holds fi ve school football records ... Selected to play in the Mon-Dak Bowl and North Dakota Shrine Bowl games ... Sprinter on the Tornadoes track & fi eld team with a school record time of 10.81 in the 100 and 22.31 in the 200 ... Anchorman on the 2005 state champion 400 meter relay and third place 800 meter relay ... Also played basketball ... PERSONAL: Born April 24, 1987 ... Son of Doug and Vonda Anderson ... Has one brother, Craig ... College major is exercise science ... Worked at Johnson’s Pest Control & Lawn Service during summer.

Anderson’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 5 at Missouri State, 11-15-08Assisted Tackles: 6 at Missouri State, 11-15-08Tackles: 11 vs. Southern Utah, 10-27-07Tackles For Loss: 2 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Games W/Double-Figure Tackles: 1 game

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2007 10 13 13 26 0 0 0 0 0 143 0 1.52008 8 17 18 35 0 0 0 0 0 199 0 4.5 Career 18 30 31 61 0 0 0 0 0 342 0 6.0

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52Michael ARNDTOffensive Tackle Ht: 6-6½ Wt: 315Junior 21 LaMoure, N.D.

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll

Moves in the fall as the starting left tackle ... Big, physical player ... Benefi tted from another year in the program and worked his way into the offensive line rotation including a pair of starts ... Continued increase strength and improve technique ... Has played in 15 games dur-ing career ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in two of 10 games played at Wyoming (9-13-08) and at Youngstown State (9-20-08) ... Part of offensive line that allowed NDSU to rank 17th in rushing offense and 21st in sacks allowed in NCAA Division I FCS ... 2007 SEASON (FRESH-MAN): Played in fi ve games during the 2007 season ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison football program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of LaMoure High School ... First-team all-state offensive lineman as a senior, fi rst-team all-state defensive lineman as a junior for Greg Hermes at LaMoure High School ... Selected to play in the Mon-Dak Bowl and North Dakota Shrine Bowl games ... Nominated for U.S. Army All-America honors ... Member of the 2003 region championship and state runner-up team ... Finished career with 198 tackles, 10 sacks, three fumble recoveries and one interception ... LaMoure advanced to the playoffs each year and compiled a 28-13 record ... PERSONAL: Born May 10, 1988 ... Son of Lynn and Marianne Arndt ... Brother, Derek, played tight end for North Dakota State from 2002-05 ... Has a son, Preston ... Recipient of Bob and Darlene Yaggie Football Scholarship ... College major is criminal justice with a minor in psychology ... Plans to work in fi eld of law enforcement.

13Freddie BANKSCornerback Ht: 5-8 Wt: 172Junior 21 Harvey, Ill.

Transfer from Mercyhurst (Pa.) College ... Contributor on special teams ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games ... Recorded a career-high three tackles against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) including a season best two solos and a tackle for loss ... Twice logged a forced fumble, against Southern Illinois (10-4-08) and CCSU ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules ... 2006 SEASON (Mercyhurst):Finished with 33 tackles including 1.5 tackles for loss, and one interception at Mercyhurst ... Added one pass breakup and one forced fumble ... Recorded a season-high four tackles against Ashland ... Picked off a pass vs. Gannon and returned 36 yards to seal a victory HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Thornwood High School in South Holland, Ill. ... First team all-conference selection at cornerback for head coach Dennis Gutowski ... Credited with 72 tackles, a pair of interceptions ... Averaged 24.5 yards per kickoff return and 15.3 yards per punt return ... Also ran track ... PERSONAL: Born July 4, 1988 ... Son of Ray and Izola Banks of Harvey, Ill. ... Has four sisters, Charla Jordon, Monique Williams, Rachael Banks, Pamela Banks ... Majoring in sports management with a minor in communication.

Banks’ Career BestsSolo Tackles: 2 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-008Assisted Tackles: 2 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Tackles: 3 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08Tackles For Loss: 1 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08; vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2008 11 4 4 8 2 0 0 0 0 48 0 1.0

68Ty BECKIUSOffensive Line Ht: 6-3½ Wt: 287 RFreshman Mahnomen, Minn.

Walk-on to North Dakota State football program ... All-conference player for head coach John Clark Jr. at Mahnomen High School ... Son of Peter and Kathy Beckius ... Majoring in criminal justice.

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43Eddie BESONLinebacker Ht: 6-2 Wt: 225RFreshman 20 Appleton, Wis.

Solid young linebacker who made great strides during fi rst year in the program, but missed the 2008 season with a knee injury ... 2008 SEASON (MEDICAL): Missed the 2008 season with a knee injury suffered during spring ball ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the NDSU football program ... HIGH SCHOOL: First-team selection to the all-Northeast Region and all-state teams by the Wisconsin coaches association ... All-state honorable mention by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ... Named fi rst-team all-conference and Linebacker of the Year ... Won a conference championship at Menasha his junior year under coach Brad Westphal ... Charted 243 tackles over his fi nal two seasons for the Blue Jays, including 11 sacks ... Also had one interception ... Also competed in track and fi eld with marks of 51 feet in the shot put and 140 feet in the discus throw ... Ran on the 400-meter relay team ... PERSONAL: Born March 7, 1989 ... Son of Tom Beson, Menasha, Wis., and Kathy Beson, Appleton, Wis. ... Has one sister, Kelsey ... Undecided on college major.

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15Kyle BELMONTStrong Safety Ht: 5-10½ Wt: 196Junior 23 Battle Lake, Minn.

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award* MVFC Honor Roll* Two-time GWFC All-Academic teamSuffered season-ending injury days before the 2008 opener ... Com-ing off solid rehab last fall and spring ... Had impressive fi rst season as starting strong safety in 2007 ... Outstanding athlete who continues to improve with each game and practice ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Missed entire season with knee injury ... Earned Missouri Valley Football Confer-ence Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Named to MVFC Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in all 11 games ... Recorded 61 tackles including 28 solos and three tackles for loss ... Added fi ve pass breakups and a quarterback hurry ... First two collegiate interceptions came in dramatic 31-28 win at Cal Poly (11-10-07) ... Tied for sixth in interceptions in the Great West ... Credited with a season-high 15 tackles including nine solos and two tackles for loss against UC Davis (10-6-07) ... Named to GWFC All-Academic team ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games during freshman year, primarily on special teams ... Recorded a season-high two tackles including a solo stop and fumble recovery in the 51-14 win over No. 9-ranked Cal Poly ... Named to GWFC All-Academic team ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT):Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison football program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Battle Lake Public School ... Named the Fargo Forum Player of the Year and one of 20 fi nalists for Minnesota’s Mr. Football after directing Otter Tail Central High School to a state run-ner-up fi nish and 12-2 record as a senior ... Passed for 1,144 yards and 11 TDs, and rushed for 682 yards and 13 TDs at quarterback in 2004 ... Intercepted four passes and returned three for touchdowns ... Credited with 67 tackles including 44 solos as a senior ... Intercepted 14 passes in career including four returned for TDs ... Honorable mention all-state, Minnesota Vikings all-State, fi rst team all-Region 6A in 2004 ... Two-time all-Prairie North Conference Most Valuable Offensive Back and all-league selection ... Honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore ... Valu-able member of head coach Don Seipkes’ successful Otter Tail Central High School team that went 12-1 and advanced to the state quarterfi nals in 2003, and went 12-1 and advanced to the 2002 state semifi nals ... Otter Tail Central went 36-4 during his career, including a 24-3 mark at QB ... Rushed for 1,459 yards and 28 TDs, and passed for 1,920 yards and 20 TDs over last three years ... On defense, knocked down 23 passes and credited with 177 tackles including 119 solos ... Four-year starter and letterwinner on baseball diamond ... Conference’s all-time leader in home runs and triples ... PERSONAL: Born June 30, 1986 ... Major fi eld of study is psychology with a minor in business administration ... Starts grad school this fall in MBA program ... This summer worked for Access of the Red River Valley, working with special needs children ... Son of Tom and Becky Belmont ... Family includes one brother, Sean, who was start-ing quarterback for Minnesota State Moorhead.

Belmont’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 9 vs. UC Davis, 10-6-07Assisted Tackles: 7 vs. Southern Utah, 10-27-07Tackles: 15 vs. UC Davis, 10-6-07Interceptions: 2 at Cal Poly, 10-10-07Fumble Recovery: 1 vs. Cal Poly, 11-11-06Game W/Double-Figure Tackles: 1

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2006 11 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 19 0 02007 11 28 33 61 0 0 5 2 0 363 0 3 Career 22 29 34 63 0 1 5 2 0 382 0 3

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27Shawn BIBEAUKicker Ht: 5-11½ Wt: 218Senior 21 White Bear Lake, Minn.

* 2009 Consensus Draft Services Preseason FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) All-America second team* 2008, 2009 Phil Steele’s College Preview All-Missouri Valley Football Conference second team* 2007 All-GWFC second team (media)* 2007 Phil Steele’s College Preview All-Great West Football Conference second team* Five-time GWFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Talented kicker with an outstanding leg ... Has stepped into several pres-sure-packed situations and produced ... Continues to work on technique and improving accuracy of kickoffs, place kicks ... Has made 38 of 46 fi eld goals 39-yards and in during 33-game career for 82.6 percent ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started in all 11 games ... In the NCAA Division I FCS statistics, ranked 6th in fi eld goals made (1.36 FG/gm) and 33rd in scoring (7.36 Pts/gm) ... Connected on two fi eld goals in fi ve games including a season best 39-yard effort vs. South Dakota State (11-22-08) and Indiana State (11-1-08) ... Made a season-high 6 of 6 extra points at Missouri State (11-15-08) ... Became program’s all-time leader in fi eld goals made (45) and attempted (64) during the season ... Recorded fi ve solo tackles ... Averaged 60.3 yards per kickoff with three touchbacks ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in all 11 games ... Two-time Great West Football Conference Player of the Week ... Second on team in scoring with 95 points ... Fourth in the Great West and 20th nationally in scoring ... In the NCAA FCS stats, also tied for No. 19 in fi eld goals and tied for 87th in... Set NDSU single-season records with a 53-of-55 show-ing in PATs ... Had streak of 50 straight PATs snapped against Illinois State (11-3-07) ... Made 8-of-8 PATs against Mississippi Valley State (10-13-07) ... Matched career-high with three fi eld goals made at Cal Poly (11-10-07) and at Central Michigan (9-22-07) ... Nailed a career best 51-yard fi eld goal with the wind in 41-28 win at Western Illinois (9-29-07) ... Also booted a 47-yard fi eld goal in the 41-38 victory over Sam Houston State ... Averaged 61.7 yards per kickoff and recorded eight touchbacks on 80 attempts ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Started in all 11 games as a true freshman ... Enjoyed record-breaking fi rst year at the NCAA Divi-sion I FCS level ... Three-time GWFC Special Teams Player of the Week ... Set NDSU single-game record with fi ve fi eld goal attempts against Minnesota (10-21-06) and hit three in the 10-9 loss at the Metrodome ... Set NDSU single-season records for fi eld goals made (16) and attempted (23) ... Led the Bison in scoring with 92 points and was the fi rst kicker to take the top spot since Cory Vartanian scored 45 in 2002 ... Led the conference in scoring and fi eld goals and ranked among FCS leaders ... Connected on 9-of-9 extra points in fi rst collegiate game against Concor-dia-St. Paul (8-31-06) and hit a 26-yard fi eld goal ... Hit 3-of-4 fi eld goal attempts in 29-24 win over Ball State including a season-long 42 yard shot ... Averaged 57.7 yards per kickoff and recorded four touchbacks in 69 attempts ... HIGH SCHOOL: First-team 2005 Associated Press all-state selection for White Bear Lake High School head coach Bob Jackson ... Named to the 2005 Pioneer Press and Minnesota Vikings all-state fi rst-teams, and also earned all-metro and all-conference honors ... White Bear Lake went 9-2 and won the conference title in 2004, compiled 7-3 record in 2005 ... Converted 28-of-28 PATs and 4-of-6 fi eld goal attempts

... His longest fi eld goal was 44 yards ... Punted 27 times for an average of 31.6 yards per kick ... Thirty-one of his 45 kickoffs were touchbacks ... Team's leading scorer with 64 points ... Also gained 600 yards (9.4 ypc) on 64 carries at running back ... Other sports included soccer and track ... PERSONAL: Born August 22, 1987 ... Son of Scott and Debbie Bibeau ... Has two brothers, Justus and Beau ... College major is physi-cal education.

Bibeau’s Career BestsPoints: 14 vs. Central Michigan, 9-22-07PAT Made: 9 vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 8-31-06PAT Attempted: 9 vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 8-31-06FG Made: 3 at Central Michigan, 9-22-07; at Cal Poly, 11-10-07; at Min-nesota, 10-21-06; at Ball State, 9-23-06; vs. Northeastern, 9-16-06FG Attempted: 5 vs. Minnesota, 10-21-06Long Field Goal: 51 yards at Western Illinois, 9-29-07

SCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Pts. Avg/GSCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Pts. Avg/G2006 11 0 0 0 0 44-47 0 16-23 92 8.42007 11 0 0 0 0 53-55 0 14-19 95 8.6 2008 11 0 0 0 0 36-40 0 15-22 81 7.4 Career 33 0 0 0 0 133-142 0 45-64 268 8.1

FIELD GOALS G FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg-Blk FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg-Blk2006 11 16-23 69.6 0-0 6-7 7-9 3-6 0-1 42-22007 11 14-19 73.7 1-1 6-7 4-5 2-4 1-2 51-0 2008 11 15-22 68.2 0-0 5-7 10-11 0-4 0-0 39-2Career 33 45-64 70.3 1-1 17-21 21-25 5-14 1-3 51-2

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6Richard BOWMANCornerback Ht: 5-8½ Wt: 170Senior 22 Houston, Texas

* Nominated for 2009 Allstate/AFCA Good Works Team®* Nominated for 2008 FedEx/Orange Bowl Courage Award* 2007 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Development Conference* 2007 Phil Steele’s College Preview All-Great West Football Conference second team

Richard came back from a serious neck injury suffered in the 2007 season opener against Stephen F. Austin ... Leader on and off the fi eld ... Utilizes good quickness to shut down opposing receivers ... Played in 33 games during career ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Nominated for 2008 Fe-dEx Courage Award for efforts coming back from neck injury dEx Courage Award for efforts coming back from neck injury dEx Courage Award ... Played in all 11 games ... Finished with 29 tackles including 14 solo stops ... Came up with a career-high eight tackles including fi ve assists against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) ... Recorded a pair of pass breakups ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... 2007 SEASON (JUNIOR): Suffered neck injury in fi rst game against Stephen F. Austin and missed the remainder of the season ... Participated in 2007 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Development Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. ... 2006 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in 10 of 11 games for the conference champions ... Recorded fi rst collegiate interception at crucial point of the 51-14 win against No. 9-ranked Cal Poly ... Recorded four solo tackles in three dif-ferent games ... Credited with a career-high seven tackles including four assists in the 17-9 win at Stephen F. Austin (9-30-06) in his home state of Texas ... 2005 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games as a true freshman ... Finished with 10 tackles including eight solos ... Charted a season-best two tackles on three occasions ... Had a pair of solo tackles against Northern Colorado (11-5-05) and at nationally ranked Montana State (9-24-05) ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of North Shore High School ... An all-district fi rst team selection, he was a member of North Shore High School’s 2003 state championship football team coached by David Aymond ... Member of three district champion teams ... Finished senior season with 39 tackles including 27 solos, 31 pass breakups and an interception ... Also ran track as a freshman and sophomore ... PERSON-AL: Born January 23, 1987 ... Major fi eld of study is sports management with a minor in management communication ... Hobbies include reading the Bible, going to church, all sports, helping people, eating, going out and watching TV ... Traveled overseas for Campus Crusade during March 2009 ... Completed NDSU marketing internship this summer ... Son of Kevin and Lucretia Bowman ... Father played football at Texas Tech ... Family includes older sister, Kaneshia.

Bowman’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 4 vs. South Dakota State, 11-18-06; at UC Davis, 11-4-06; vs. Northeastern, 9-16-06Assisted Tackles: 5 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08Tackles: 8 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08Tackles for Loss: 0.5 vs. Southern Utah, 10-28-06Interceptions: 1 vs. Cal Poly, 11-11-06Passes Defended: 2 vs. South Dakota State, 11-18-06

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2005 11 8 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 64 0 02006 10 20 10 30 0 0 4 1 0 202 0 0.5 2007 1 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 2008 11 14 15 29 0 0 2 0 0 178 0 0 Career 33 44 29 73 0 0 6 1 0 466 0 0.5

92Coulter BOYERCoulter BOYERCoulterDefensive End Ht: 6-4 Wt: 255Sophomore 20 Hurley, S.D.


2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Finished with 19 tackles including eight solos, 5.5 tackles for loss, three QB hurries, two sacks and a pass breakup ... Also recovered a fumble vs. Western Illinois (10-11-08) ... Recorded career-high four tackles at Missouri State (11-15-08) including season-high three assists ... Had a pair of solo tackles vs. Indiana State (11-1-08) ... Named to Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Hurley High School ... Two-time all-conference and all-state selection under coach Scott Meyer ... Named to the Argus Leader Elite 45 team as a senior and honorable Argus Leader Elite 45 team as a senior and honorable Argus Leadermention as a junior ... Helped the Hurley/Marion team to a 7-3 record before falling to eventual state champion Parker in the second round of the playoffs ... Finished his senior year with 102 tackles including 20 tackles for loss and 15 sacks ... Also scored two touchdowns and a two-point conversion on offense as a tight end ... Competed in golf, basketball and track, earning all-state basketball honors his sophomore and junior years ... Cracked the 1,000-point career scoring mark as a junior ... Class salutatorian ... Member of National Honor Society ... PERSONAL: Born June 15, 1989 ... Son of Jeff and Desiree Boyer ... Has one brother, Joshua ... College major is business.Boyeryer’s Career BestsSolo Tackles:

yerSolo Tackles:

yer2 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08

Assisted Tackles: 3 at Missouri State, 11-15-08Tackles: 4 at Missouri State, 11-15-08Tackles for Loss: 1.5 at Missouri State, 11-15-08QB Hurries: 2 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2008 11 8 11 19 0 1 0 0 0 111 2 5.5

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61Will BRITTOffensive Line Ht: 6-2 Wt: 290Sophomore 20 Minneapolis, Minn.


2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action in three games during the season ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Minneapolis DeLaSalle High School ... Four-year letterwinner and two-year starter on the offensive line for DeLaSalle and head coach Dick Weinberger ... Two-time all-conference performer ... Earned all-metro and was honorable mention all-state ... Also earned all-conference wrestling honors ... Two-year letterwinner in track and fi eld ... PERSONAL: Born December 29, 1988 ... Son of Douglas and Mary Britt ... Has one brother, Jamal ... College major is criminal justice with a minor in Spanish.

87Thor BROWNTight End Ht: 6-4 Wt: 258Senior 22 Fall Creek, Wis.

Strong, physical player who continues to improve with each practice and each game ... Has caught three passes in career, two for touchdowns ... Has played in 31 games during career ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in all 11 games including one start ... Had one reception, a 12-yard TD pass at Missouri State (11-15-08) ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games ... Caught only two passes including the eventual game-win-ning TD in the 27-21 win over Minnesota (10-20-07) ... Received national exposure when ESPN College Gameday’s Rece Davis took a liking to his fi rst name, “Thor... the God of Thunder” when showing the highlight ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 games last season, primarily in a reserve role and on special teams ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL:2004 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association all-region selection for head coach Mike Johnson at Fall Creek High School ... First team all-Large Cloverbelt Conference (offensive line) and Eau Claire Leader Telegram all-Northwest team ... Offensive guard, defensive end and place-kicker for Fall Creek ... Credited with 53 tackles including 18 solos and three sacks as a senior ... Also had an interception and blocked a punt ... Converted 55 PATs including 46 in 2003 and was 4-of-8 in fi eld goals ... Earned all-conference and all-Northwest team honors in 2003 ... Holds school records in shot put (55-11.5) and discus (167-3) ... All-state in both events ... 2004 regional champ in the shot and discus ... Two-year letterwinner in basketball ... PERSONAL: Born May 20, 1987 ... Major fi eld of study is zoology: fi sheries and wildlife with a minor in natural resources management ... Hobbies include hunting, fi shing, swimming, snowshoeing and skiing ... Son of Dan and Sandy Brown ... Father played football at Wisconsin-Eau Claire, mother played basketball and volleyball at Wisconsin-River Falls ... Family includes sister, Alexis.Brown’s Career BestsReceptions: 1 at Missouri State, 11-15-08; at Minnesota, 10-20-07Receiving Yards: 12 at Missouri State, 11-15-08 (1 reception)Long Reception: 12 at Missouri State, 11-15-08

RECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/GRECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G2006 10 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.02007 10 2 7 1 7 0.2 3.5 0.7 2008 11 1 12 1 12 0.1 12.0 1.1 Career 31 3 19 2 12 0.1 6.3 0.7

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76Keith BUCKMANOffensive Guard Ht: 6-5 Wt: 320Senior 22 Belfi eld, N.D.

* 2009 The Sports Network FCS Preseason All-America third team* 2009 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Preseason team* 2009 Phil Steele’s College Preview Preseason All-MVFC fi rst team* 2008 Phil Steele’s College Preview Preseason All-MVFC fi rst team* 2007 The Sports Network FCS All-America team honorable mention* All-Great West Football Conference fi rst team (coaches)* All-GWFC second team (media)

Big, strong physical offensive lineman who has proven to be a consistent player ... Made switch from offensive tackle to offensive guard during spring ball ... Named to the 2009 Sports Network FCS Preseason All-America thrid team ... Landed spot on the 2009 all-Missouri Valley Foot-ball Conference preseason team ... Worked his way into the offensive line rotation as a redshirt freshman and into the starting lineup ... Has played in all 33 games during career including 22 starting assignments ... Continues to work hard to improve technique and increase strength ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started in all 11 games... Part of offensive line that allowed NDSU to rank 17th in rushing offense and 21st in sacks allowed in NCAA Division I FCS ... Honorable mention on the all-Mis-souri Valley Football Conference team ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE):Started in all 11 games ... Important part of offensive line that helped the Bison rank No. 3 in scoring, No. 5 in total offense and No. 13 in rush-ing offense nationally ... NDSU tied for fi rst in tackles for loss allowed in the NCAA Division I FCS ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games last season ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Belfi eld High School ... Two-time all-state and all-conference performer for head coach Dana Quenzer ... Participated in the MonDak Prep Bowl and North Dakota Shrine Game following the 2004 season ... Also played basketball and was a state shot put champion ... PERSONAL: Born February 5, 1987 ... Son of Ernie and Nell Buckman ... Wife’s name is Jenn ... College major is community sports ... Lists hunting and paintball as his hobbies ... Family includes four brothers.

45Fred BUSSEYLinebacker Ht: 6-0 Wt: 250Senior 22Thomaston, Ga. (College of DuPage/Georgia Southern/Upson-Lee H.S.)

Transfer from the College of DuPage and Georgia Southern ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in six games including a start against Indiana State ... Had a career-high four tackles including three assist and a forced fumble ...2007 SEASON (DuPAGE): he led team in tackles with 100 in 10 games (47 solo/53 assisted) in 2007 ... NJCAA Region IV All-Region fi rst team ... 2005-06 SEASONS (GEORGIA SOUTHERN): Redshirt in 2005, signed as a quarterback and moved to linebacker ... Played in back-up role in 2006 ... HIGH SCHOOL: Compiled a 24-10 record during his three year stint as starting QB and led Upson Lee High School to three consecutive playoff appearances ... Set numerous career and single-season passing records ... Held record for longest pass completion at 88 yards ... Ranked No. 40 on the Georgia Sports Monthly ‘Top 100’ ... Georgia Sports Monthly ‘Top 100’ ... Georgia Sports MonthlyPlayed for coach Mike Majors ... PERSONAL: Born Nov. 5, 1986 ... Son of Willie Fred Bussey, Atlanta, Ga., and Treddy Ann Walker, Thomaston, Ga. ... Family includes one brother, Faron, and a sister, Toneka ... Related to Seattle Seahawks cornerback Kevin Hobbs ... College major is sociology with a minor in business administration.BusseyBussey’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 1 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08Assisted Tackles: 3 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08Total Tackles: 4 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08

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32Derrius COLVINCornerback Ht: 5-9½ Wt: 175Junior 21 South Holland, Ill.

Looking forward to challenging for a starting position in the secondary ... Good speed and quickness ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games primarily on special teams ... Recorded seven tackles including a pair of solos ... Tied a career-high with three tackles against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program to rehab a knee injury ... Returned to active duty during spring practice ... 2006 SEASON (FRESH-MAN): Played in eight games last season ... Recorded an interception in fi rst game against Concordia-St. Paul (8-31-06) .. Finished with six tack-les including two solo stops at Southern Utah (10-28-06) ... Credited with three tackles overall against Thunderbirds ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 of Thornwood High School ... All-conference performer for Thornwood High School and head coach Dennis Gutowski ... Recorded 79 tackles during senior year including 13 tackles for loss, four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and three sacks ... Credited with 20 pass breakups and three interceptions ... "Will to Win" Athlete of the Year ... Three-year starter ... As a junior, came up with 62 tackles including 13 tackles for loss, four sacks, two forced fumbles ... Had 11 pass breakups and a pair of interceptions ... PERSONAL: Born May 6, 1988 ... Son of Derrius and Anita Colvin .. Has two sisters, DeAnna and Danielle Colvin .. Majoring in sports management.Colvin’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 2 at Southern Utah, 10-28-06Assisted Tackles: 2 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08Total Tackles: 3 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08; at Southern Utah, 10-28-06


50Jeff CURTISLong Snapper Ht: 6-3 Wt: 241Senior 22 New Hope, Minn.

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award* MVFC Honor Roll* Two-time Great West Football Conference All-Academic team

Walk-on to the NDSU program ... Worked hard in weight room to increase strength ... Determined student-athlete who continues to improve consistency with each practice ... Has started at long snapper in all 33 games during career ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started in all 11 games ... Had one assisted tackle ... Received Missouri Valley Football Confer-ence Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Member of MVFC Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in all 11 games ... Credited with a pair of tackles ... Named to the Great West Football Conference All-Academic team ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Started in all 11 games last season ... Finished with three tackles including a pair of assists ... Named to the GWFC All-Academic team ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ...HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter at center/long snapper for Robbinsdale Cooper High School for head coach Erick Norby ... Honorable mention all-conference as a junior ... Also a two-year letterman in track & fi eld ... Served as president for senior class and student council ... Member of band and Target leadership program ... PERSONAL: Born June 1, 1987 ... Son of Bonnee and Richard Nauber, Brooklyn Park, Minn., and Franklyn Curtis, New Hope, Minn. ... Has four brothers, Hans, Nathan, Nick and Mathew ... Hobbies include football and bowling ... Spent part of 2008 summer with a ministry program overseas in Africa ... Plans on doing missionary work in West Africa (Cameroon) after graduation and upon return will be a youth pastor ... College major is management communi-cations with a minor child development.

Curtis’ Career BestsSolo Tackles: 1 vs. Mississippi Valley State, 10-14-06Assisted Tackles: 1 vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08; at Western Illinois, 9-29-07; at Central Michigan, 9-22-07; at Stephen F. Austin, 9-30-06; vs. Northeastern, 9-16-06Total Tackles: 1 vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08; at Western Illinois, 9-29-07; at Central Michigan, 9-22-07; vs. Mississippi Valley State, 10-14-06; vs. Stephen F. Austin, 9-30-06; vs. Northeastern, 9-16-06

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2006 11 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 02007 11 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 2008 11 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Career 33 1 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 0

78Paul CORNICKOffensive Lineman Ht: 6-5 Wt: 295Sophomore 20 Orono, Minn.


2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in eight games ... Named to the Missoui Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Orono High School ... Associated Presshonorable mention all-state selection in 2006 and a third-team pick to the Star Tribune all-metro team ... All-conference and team defensive MVP for the 7-4 Spartans under coach Jeff Weiland ... Also named Wright County Defensive Lineman of the Year ... Made 141 tackles with 16 sacks over his fi nal two seasons and forced three fumbles ... Also competed in track and fi eld ... PERSONAL: Born March 15, 1989 ... Son of Jim and Deb Cornick ... Father played collegiate baseball for Army (1970-73) ... Has one sister, Jennifer ... College major is business administration.

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80Reed DUCHSCHERWide Receiver Ht: 6-1 Wt: 193RFreshman 20 Rugby, N.D.


Walk-on to the NDSU football program ... Had productive fi rst year on the practice fi eld and weight room ... Working to earn his way on the fi eld ... 2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Three time all-state and all-region selection at wide receiver for head coach Scott Grochow at Rugby High School ... Rushed for 582 yards on 125 carries and caught 45 passes for 701 yards as a senior ... Also had 110 tackles including 67 solos and 13 tackles for loss ... Two-time all-district basketball player for Rugby and also competed in track & fi eld ... PERSONAL: Born July 13, 1989 ... Son of Keith and Linda Duchscher ... Has one siter, Heather ... Has had relatives play collegiately at Dickinson State, Valley City State and North Dakota ... College major is exercise science with a minor in health and wellness.

7Daniel EAVESFree Safety Ht: 6-0½ Wt: 194Sophomore 20 Harvey, Ill.

Enters fall camp looking to earn free safety position ... Gained valuable game experience as a redshirt freshman ... 2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games including one start against Indiana State (11-1-08) ... Recorded a career-high fi ve tackles including a pair of solos and a sack against ISU ... Recovered blocked punt in end zone against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Finished with 13 tackles including fi ve solos, one tackle for loss and a sack ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Thornton Township High School ... All-conference defensive back as a junior for coach Bill Mosel ... Made 60 tackles and intercepted three passes ... Also named all-conference at quarterback his senior year, guiding Thornton Township to a 7-3 ledger and a fi rst-round appearance in the Illinois state playoffs ... Completed 56 of 106 passes for 1,395 yards ... Also competed in track ... Ran a :10.7 in the 100 meters and a :22.2 in the 200 ... Part of a school-record setting 800-meter relay team ... PERSONAL: Born May 18, 1989 ... Son of Denard and Jeanita Eaves ...College major is university studies ... Has one brother, Denard Jr., who played football at Saint Xavier.

Eaves’ Career BestsSolo Tackles: 2 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08; 2 at Illinois State, 10-25-08Assisted Tackles: 3 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08Total Tackles: 5 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08Tackles For Loss: 1 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08Sacks: 1 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2008 11 5 8 13 0 0 0 0 0 67 1.0 1.0

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75Gerry EBELOffensive Tackle Ht: 6-6½ Wt: 316Senior 22 Yankton, S.D.

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award* MVFC Honor Roll

Enters fall camp as the starting left tackle ... Continues to work on footwork and technique ... Comes to camp quicker and stronger ... Of-fers a great deal of experience with 27 games played during career ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started in nine games played during the season ... Overcame nagging injuries to contribute ... Part of offensive line that allowed NDSU to rank 17th in rushing offense and 21st in sacks allowed in NCAA Division I FCS ... Received Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Member of the MVFC Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in seven games ... Important part of offensive line that helped the Bison rank No. 3 in scor-ing, No. 5 in total offense and No. 13 in rushing offense nationally ... NDSU tied for fi rst in tackles for loss allowed in the NCAA FCS ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games ... 2005 SEASON (RED-SHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Yankton High School ... All-state performer for head coach Arlin Likness ... All-Eastern South Dakota Conference pick, also part of the Elite 45 ... Member of Yankton’s undefeated state champion football team as a sophomore ... 2004 conference champion in the shot put and discus, placing in both events at the state meet ... Also played basketball ... PERSONAL: Born January 9, 1987 ... Two-time recipient of the Ron and Karen Offutt Scholarship ... Majoring in physical education and health education with a minor in coaching ... Plans to be married in 2010 ... Family includes Angie, Mickey and Becky ... Son of Gerry and Carol Ebel.

44Preston EVANSLinebacker Ht: 5-11 Wt: 220Sophomore 19 Sioux Falls, S.D.

Tremendous young talent that found his way on the fi eld during fi rst year in the program ... 2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Season cut short due to injury, but played in seven games including starting assignments at UNI (10-18-08) and at Illinois State (10-25-08) ... Recorded a career-high seven tackles including four solos, two tackles for loss, a sack and one forced fumble against Illinois State ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Finished with 15 tackles including six solos and four tackles for loss ...HIGH SCHOOL: All-state linebacker for Brent DeBoer at Roosevelt High School ... Valuable member of back-to-back Class AA football championship teams in 2006 and 2007 ... Two-time all-conference selection ... Named to the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Argus Leader's Elite 45 and all-city team as a senior ... Honorable mention all-state as a sophomore and junior ... Also competes in basketball and track & fi eld, placing sixth in the shot put at state ... PERSONAL: Born May 15, 1990 ... Son of Preston Sr. and Angela Evans ... Father, Preston, Sr., played football for Augustana (S.D.) in 1989 and 1990 ... College major is psychology.

Evans’ Career BestsSolo Tackles: 4 at Illinois State, 10-25-08Assisted Tackles: 3 at Illinois State, 10-25-08; at UNI, 10-18-08; vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08)Total Tackles: 7 at Illinois State, 10-25-08Tackles For Loss: 2 at Illinois State, 10-25-08; 2 at UNI, 10-18-08Sacks: 1 at Illinois State, 10-25-08


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99Mike FAIRBAIRNNose Guard Ht: 6-2½ Wt: 304Senior 22 LaGrange, Ill.

Has combined efforts with teammates to provide the Bison with a solid defensive front ... Has outstanding raw ability and continues to build strength and improve technique ... Strong player with good quickness for his size ... Has started in all 33 games played during career ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started in all 11 games ... Matched career-highs with four assisted tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks at nation-ally-ranked UNI (10-11-08) ... Matched season best four assisted tackles vs. Southern Illinois (10-4-08) ... Had 1.5 tackles for loss against Indiana State (11-1-08) ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Finished with 27 tackles including eight solos, fi ve tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks ... Earned 2009 all-Summit League indoor track & fi eld honors after placing second in shot put with a throw of 50-feet, 3/4-inch ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in 11 of 11 games ... Credited with 23 tackles including 10 solo stops, four tackles for loss ... Recorded 3.5 sacks and matched his career best 1.5 sacks in the Bison comeback win over Cal Poly (11-10-07) ... Had one forced fumble at South Dakota State (11-17-07) ... Part of defensive unit that led the GWFC in rushing defense, pass defense and total defense ... Came up with a season-high four tackles against Illinois State (11-3-07) ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Started in all 11 games last season ... Finished with 19 tackles including 12 solo stops, 4.5 tackles for loss, a pair of sacks and two quarterback hurries ... Also forced one fumble and added a sack against Minnesota (10-21-06) ... Credited with a career-high six tackles including four solos in the 45-0 win over Mississippi Valley State (10-14-06) ... 2005 SEASON (RED-SHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Lyons Township High School ... Two-time all-conference performer on the defensive line for ... Lyons Township went 8-3 in 2004 and reached the second round of the Illinois Class 8A playoffs under the direction of head coach Jack Derning ... Academic all-confer-ence selection ... 2005 Class AA champion in shot put ... Two-time state qualifi er in track & fi eld in the shot put (59’ 4”) and discus (160’ 10”) ... Active in musicals ... PERSONAL: Born Nov. 4, 1986 ... Majoring in music education ... Lists football, music, theater and video games among his hobbies ... Plans to fi nish school and become a teacher and performer ... Family includes brothers, Pat and Tom ... Son of Jim and Kathy Fairbairn ... Father competed in track & fi eld at Notre Dame.

Fairbairn’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 4 vs. Mississippi Valley State, 10-14-06Assisted Tackles: 4 at UNI, 10-11-08; vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08Tackles: 6 vs. Mississippi Valley State, 10-14-06Tackles for Loss: 1.5 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08; at UNI, 10-11-08; at Cal Poly, 11-10-07; vs. Mississippi Valley State, 10-14-06Sacks: 1.5 at UNI, 10-11-08; at Cal Poly, 11-10-07

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT KB Pts. Sacks Penetr’season G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT KB Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2006 11 12 7 19 1 0 0 0 0 114 2.0 4.52007 11 10 13 23 1 0 0 0 0 124 3.5 4.0 2008 11 8 19 27 0 0 0 0 0 132 5.0 2.5 Career 33 30 39 69 2 0 0 0 0 370 10.5 10.5

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28Daniel FLOMOCornerback Ht: 5-8 Wt: 165 Junior 22 Wayzata, Minn.

Transfer from North Dakota State College of Science ... 2007-08 SEASONS (FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE): Two-year starter for Mike Beagle at NDSCS ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Wayzata High School ... Two-time all-conference performer ... Played defensive back and wide receiver for 2005 state championhip team Ran 100 and 200 meters for Wayzata ... PERSONAL: Born March 12, 1987 ... Son of Daniel Flomo, New Castle, Del., and Kormassa Flomo, Brooklyn Park, Minn. ... Has one brother and two sisters ... Has one child, Nevaeh ... Academic interests include advertising and sports management.

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65Ryan FOSTEROffensive Guard Ht: 6-2½ Wt: 304Senior 22 Eleva, Wis.

* 2009 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Preseason Team Honorable Mention* 2009 Phil Steele’s College Preview All-MVFC second team* 2008 MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week

Part of solid interior offensive line for North Dakota State ... Increased strength and improved technique ... Another veteran performer who has started in 26 of 33 games played during career ... Honorable mention on 2009 all-Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason team ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started in all 11 games ... Selected as the MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week following NDSU’s win over Missouri State (11-15-08) ... Part of offensive line that allowed NDSU to rank 17th in rushing offense and 21st in sacks allowed in NCAA Division I FCS ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in all 11 games ... Important part of offensive line that helped the Bison rank No. 3 in scoring, No. 5 in total offense and No. 13 in rushing offense nationally ... NDSU tied for fi rst in tackles for loss allowed in the NCAA FCS ... 2006 SEASON (FRESH-MAN): Played in all 11 games including four starts ... Valuable part of offensive line that ranked sixth nationally in scoring offense, ninth in total offense and 17th in rushing offense ... The NDSU offensive line was tied for fi fth in tackles for loss allowed and 33rd in sacks allowed ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: First team 2004 Associated Press all-state offensive lineman for head coach John Dachel at Eleva-Sturm High School ... Honorable mention on 2004 Coaches all-state defensive line ... Two-time all-region offensive lineman and linebacker ... Three-time all-Dairyland Conference pick ... Eleva-Sturm went 12-1 during the 2004 season, claiming a regional title and sectional runner-up fi nish ... Team went 30-7 during career including a pair of regional crowns ... Standout basketball player, earning all-conference honors ... 2003-04 Eleva-Sturm High Athlete of the Year ... Academic award winner in both football and basketball ... PERSONAL: Born January 5, 1987 ... Hobbies include hunting, fi shing and the outdoors ... Recipient of the Bob and Darlene Yaggie Scholarship ... Majoring in range science with a minor in animal science ... Son of Jim and Kathy Foster.

14Brock GIONBrock GIONBrockStrong Safety Ht: 5-11 Wt: 189 RFreshman 19 Regent, N.D.


Walk-on to the NDSU program ... North Dakota 9-Man Player of the Year, all- state and all-region at Mott-Regent coached by Ron Benson ... Mott-Regent won the ND 9-Man State Champions in 2007 ... Son of Bill and Jean Gion.

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96RickyHAGENDefensive End Ht: 6-3Wt: 229RFreshman 20 Colfax, Wis.

2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time second team all-state performer at defensive end, honorable mention after moving to linebacker ... Recorded 80 tackles including 10 tackles for loss, six sacks and a pair of forced fumbles last year ... Colfax won the conference title in 2006 with a 6-3 record and went 4-5 in 2007 under the direction of Jason Eckert ... Finished career with 152 tackles including 22 tackles for loss, 17 sacks and six forced fumbles ... PERSONAL: Born August 5, 1989 ... Son of Ricky Sr. and Suzanne Hagen ... College major is exercise science with a minor in coaching.

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70Matthew GRATZEKDefensive Tackle Ht: 6-2 Wt: 278Junior 21 Argyle, Minn.

* 2009 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Preseason Team Honorable Mention* 2009 Phil Steele’s College Preview All-MVFC Second Team* MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award* MVFC Honor Roll

Enters fall camp as the starting defensive tackle ... Part of impressive front wall for the NDSU defense ... Increased strength, size and quick-ness ... Honorable mention on All-Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason team ... Named to Phil Steele’s College Preview All-MVFC second team ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in 10 of 11 games played Recorded a career-high eight tackles including a season best seven assisted tackles against Western Illinois (10-11-08) ... Credited with three solo tackles and a forced fumble at Wyoming (9-13-08) ... Notched a career-high two sacks at Missouri State (11-15-08) ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Finished with 32 tackles including 10 solos, six tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks ... Added a blocked PAT against Austin Peay (8-28-08) ... Received MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Member of MVFC Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN):Played in all 11 games including one start ... Credited with 30 tack-les including 11 solos and 6.5 tackles for loss ... Added a pair of sacks including one at Central Michigan (9-22-07) ... Came up with a fumble recovery against Illinois State (11-3-07) ... Part of defensive unit that led the Great West in rushing defense, pass defense and total defense ... Recorded a season-high seven tackles against UC Davis (10-6-07) ... Made four tackles including a pair of tackles for loss in win over Minnesota (10-20-07) ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Stephen-Ar-gyle Central High School ... Class salutatorian ... Three-year starter on the offensive and defensive line for Mark Kroulik at Stephen-Argyle High School ... Part of successful Storm football team that compiled a 52-1 record that included a 41-game winning streak ... From 2002-05, Stephen-Argyle won three Minnesota state 9-man championships and four section titles ... Named to the Associated Press all-state team and was the conference’s Most Valuable Lineman ... Two-time all-confer-ence performer ... Honorable mention all-state as a junior ... Academic all-state in track & fi eld ... Holds school records in both the shot put (52’ 11.5”) and discus (145’ 11”) ... Also an all-conference basketball player ... Four-year letterwinner in football, and earned three in basketball and two in track & fi eld ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Earned state honors in choir and band ... Placed fourth at State Envirothon ... PERSONAL: Born January 7, 1988 ... Has one brother, Kyle ... Majoring in ag systems management and ag economics ... Recipient of the Bob and Darlene Yaggie and Harvest Bowl Scholarships ... Worked for Bayer CropScience during summer as an associate scientest (chemical research) ... Son of Richard and Cynthia Gratzek.Gratzek’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 3 at Wyoming, 9-13-08Assisted Tackles: 7 vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08Tackles: 8 vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08Tackles for Loss: 2 at Missouri State, 11-15-08; at Minnesota, 10-20-07Sacks: 2 at Missouri State, 11-15-08

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT KB Pts. Sacks Penetr’season G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT KB Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2007 11 11 19 30 0 1 1 0 0 164 2.0 6.52008 11 10 22 32 1 0 0 0 1 170 6.0 4.5 Career 22 21 41 62 1 1 1 0 1 334 8.0 11.0

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86Jared HINESDefensive End Ht: 6-4½ Wt: 250Senior 22 Ellsworth, Wis.


Moved from tight end to defensive end in the spring and enters fall camp battling for starting nod ... Continued to develop strength and quick-ness, and improve technique ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Saw limited action primarily on special teams ... Played in fi ve games in a reserve tight end role ... Caught one pass for fi ve yards against Indiana State (11-1-08) ... Received Missouri Valley Football Conference Commission-er’s Academic Excellence Award ... Member of MVFC Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw limited playing time on special teams ...2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in six games in a reserve tight end role ... Named to the Academic All-Great West Football Conference team ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-conference player for head coach Conrad Bekkum at Ellsworth High School ... Earned all-region honors his senior year ... Caught 20 passes for 239 yards (11.9 ypc) dur-ing the 2004 season ... Two-time all-conference basketball performer ... Also played baseball at Ellsworth ... PERSONAL: Born Feb. 12, 1987 ... Son of Rex and Carol Hines ... Has one brother, Jake, and one sister, Sara ... Hobbies include football, movies, playing cards, fi shing and hunting ... Majoring in history/social sciences education ... Plans to pursue a career in law or public policy ... Worked for Senator Byron Dorgan during the summer ... Son of Rex and Carol Hines.

37Tyler HENRYLinebacker Ht: 6-2½ Wt: 232Senior 22 Bloomington, Minn.

Enters fall camp as the starting “Mike” linebacker position ... Inju-ries limited playing time last season but made six starts ... Increased strength and quickness ... Has played in 26 games during career and eight starts ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started in six games during injury-plagued season ... Recored a season-high nine tackles including six solos against Southern Illinois (10-4-08) ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Finished with 30 tackles including 10 solos and a pair of QB hurries ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in nine games making one start against Southern Utah (10-27-07) ... Came up a career-high 12 tackles including eight solos against Southern Utah ... Finished with 28 tackles including 16 solo stops and 1.5 tackles for loss ... 2006 SEA-SON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games including one start against Mississippi Valley State (10-14-06) ... Responded with a season-high 11 tackles including nine assists and one sack and a quarterback hurry ... Finished the season with 19 tackles including six solo stops and 1.5 sacks ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Second team Associated Press all-state linebacker after leading Bloomington Jefferson to an 8-2 record as a senior under head coach Jon Leverenz ... Earned all-Lake Conference and all-metro fi rst-team honors as a senior ... Made 24 tackles in a game against Rosemount ... Also played basketball, averaging more fouls than points, and tennis in high school ... PERSONAL: Born Dec. 19, 1986 ... Has one brother, Christopher ... Hobbies include football, basketball, tennis, working out and fi shing ... Majoring in mechanical engineering ... Uncle, Bruce Riehl played defensive end for Kansas ... Son of Jan and Donna Henry.HenryHenry’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 8 vs. Southern Utah, 10-27-07Assisted Tackles: 9 vs. Mississippi Valley State, 10-14-06Tackles: 12 vs. Southern Utah, 10-27-07Passes Defended: 1 vs. Southern Utah, 10-27-07; 1 vs. Weber State, 9-17-05Games W/ Double-Figure Tackles: 2 games

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT KB Pts. Sacks Penetr’season G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT KB Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2006 11 6 13 19 0 0 0 0 0 94 1.5 1.52007 9 16 12 28 0 0 1 0 0 163 0.5 1.5 2008 6 10 20 30 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 0.5 Career 26 22 25 57 0 0 1 0 0 407 2.0 3.5

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41Joel HELBLINGLinebacker Ht: 6-0 Wt: 197 RFreshman 20 Kindred, N.D.


Walk-on to the NDSU program ... 2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... Named to Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-state performer for Kindred High School and head coach Roy Casey ... Four-sport athlete ... PERSONAL: Born July 8, 1989 ... Son of Robert and Ann Helbling ... Has two brothers, Jeremy and Matthew ... College major is biological sciences.

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33Drew HUSHKAFullback Ht: 6-0 Wt: 242Junior 21 Fargo, N.D.


Walk-on to the Bison program ... Hard-nosed competitor who is look-ing for a way to contribute ... Coming off solid spring and winter workout sessions ... Continued to hit the conditioning program hard to gain strength and develop quickness ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE):Played in 10 games primarily on special teams and as a blocking back ... Received Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Member of MVFC Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action on special teams ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ...HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Shanley High School ... Two-time second team all-state and all-league fullback and linebacker for head coach Dale Hammerschmidt, a former Bison player and assistant coach ... Credited with 110 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions as a senior ... Four-year starter in football ... Three-year letterwinner in track & fi eld ... Member of National Honor Society .. Graduated with honors ... PERSONAL: Born July 22, 1988 ... Son of Doug and Renelda Hushka ... Father is a medical doctor and a member of the Bison Athletic Hall of Fame ... Dr. Hushka was an All-American cornerback for NDSU in the early 1980s ... Majoring in psychology and criminal justice ... Career objective is to become a criminal prosecutor.

9Josh HORNERDefensive Back Ht: 5-8 Wt: 184RFreshman 19 Fargo, N.D.


Moved from running back to defensive back in the spring ... 2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... Named to Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-state and all-conference running back and defensive back for Fargo South High School and head coach Kevin Feeney, a former Bison standout quarterback ... Named the 2007 Class AAA and North Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year ... Landed a spot on the PrepNation101 All-American team ... Rushed for 1,851 yards and 28 TDs on 153 attempts ... Also caught nine passes for 137 yards and one TD ... Averaged 13.5 yards per touch ... Finished career with 2,412 all-purpose yards and 31 touchdowns ... Played in the North Dakota Shrine Bowl ... Also competed in track & fi eld for the Bruins ... PERSONAL:Born January 16, 1990 ... Son of Joe and Sandy Horner ... Has one sister, Haley ... College major is construction management with a minor in business

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81Warren HOLLOWAYWide Receiver Ht: 6-1 Wt: 188Sophomore 20 Houston, Texas


2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games .. Named to Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... Caught two passes for 17 yards ... Credited with a blocked punt against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) that led to a touchdown ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: First-team 4A all-district wide receiver his senior year under coach Ray Zepeda ... Made 36 catches for 644 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games as Galena Park went 8-3 and qualifi ed for the Class 4A state playoffs...Averaged 17.9 yards per reception ... Three-year letterman in football, basketball and track ... Two-time all-district pick in basketball and a regional track qualifi er in the hurdles ... Runs a :14.6 in the 110-meter hurdles and a :39.5 in the 300-meter hurdles ... PERSONAL: Born May 26, 1989... Son of Elbert "Terrell" Holloway and Toyann Timmons ... Has a brother, Andrew, and twin sister, Warneshie ... Andrew ran track for Prairie View A&M ... College major is physical and health education.

HollowayHolloway’s Career BestsReceptions: 1 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08; vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Receiving Yards: 9 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08 (1 reception)Long Reception: 9 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08

RECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/GRECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G2008 11 2 17 0 9 0.2 8.5 1.5

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90Garrett JOHNSONDefensive End Ht: 6-4 Wt: 260Sophomore 20 Chaska, Minn.


2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games including one start against Western Illinois (10-11-08) ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Had a career-high fi ve tackles including four assists vs. Western Illinois (10-11-08) ... Recorded a season best 1.5 tackles for loss against Austin Peay (8-28-08) ... Finished with 21 tackles includ-ing eight solos, fi ve tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks ... Named to Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT):Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL:Team MVP and all-conference selection under head coach Mark Young ... Charted 93 tackles including 62 solo stops ... Led the Lake Confer-ence with 10 1/2 sacks ... Named to MinnesotaPreps.com all-state team ... Midwest Preps Elite Showcase participant ... Defensive captain for Outstate squad at Minnesota All-Star game ... Three-year starter ... Also captained the basketball team ... PERSONAL: Born February 4, 1989 ... Son of Scott and Mary Johnson ... Has two brothers, Tanner and Morgan ... Has two sisters, Erin and Brooke.

Johnson’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 2 at Wyoming, 9-13-08Assisted Tackles: 4 vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08Tackles: 5 vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08Tackles for Loss: 1.5 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Sacks: 2 at Wyoming, 9-13-08; 1 vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT KB Pts. Sacks Penetr’season G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT KB Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2008 11 8 13 21 0 0 0 0 0 108 2.5 5.0

5Kevin JACKSONDefensive Back Ht: 6-0 Wt: 197RFreshman 19 Grand Rapids, Mich.

2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... Named Summit League Indoor Track & Field 2009 Newcomer of the Championships ... Finished second in three events to earn all-league honors ... His time of 6.85 in the 60 meters is ninth on the NDSU all-time list, while his time of 22.07 in the 200 is eighth on the school’s all-time list ... HIGH SCHOOL: All-conference defensive back for East Kentwood High School ... High school coach was Eddie Ostipow ... Valuable member of two state championship track & fi eld teams ... School record holder in 400 (48.22) ... All-state and all-league track & fi eld performer, competing on three East Kentwood relay teams ... Clocked at 10.75 seconds in 100 and 22.65 in the 200 meter dashes... PERSONAL: Born May 8, 1990 ... Son of Kevin Jackson Sr., Grand Rapids, Mich., and Migdalia Rivera, Chicago, Ill. ... Has two brothers, Dennis Melendez and Leonardo ... Undecided on college major.

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26Matt KITTELSONLinebacker Ht: 5-11 Wt: 216Senior 23 Velva, N.D.

Challenging for starting role at linebacker ... Valuable special teams performer ... Continues to work hard in weight room ... Versatile player, who played at fullback as a redshirt freshman 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in 10 games including a start against Austin Peay (8-28-08) ... Matched a career-high with eight tackles including six assists and 2.5 tackles for loss ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Finished with 19 tackles including three solos ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games last season ... Recorded 16 tackles including six solos ... Credited with a season-high three tackles in four games ... Had three solo stops in season opening win against Stephen F. Austin (9-8-07) ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 of 11 games, the fi rst two at linebacker before shifting over to the offensive backfi eld ... Recorded a season-high eight tackles in the season opener against Concordia-St. Paul (8-31-06) ... After the switch to offense, he caught three passes for 49 yards ... Made a season best two catches for 36 yards including a 32-yard TD against Southern Utah (10-28-06) ... Completed season with 13 tack-les including ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a red-shirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: North Dakota Class A 2004 Outstanding Senior of the Year after leading Velva-Sawyer High School to a 10-2 record and second straight state championship ... Rushed for 1,432 yards and 19 TDs as a senior, and was also credited with 87 tackles including 43 solos ... Larry Sandy’s Velva-Sawyer teams compiled a 34-4 record from 2001-2004 during Kittelson’s career, winning three state titles ... Three-time all-state selection, fi rst team as a junior and senior ... Three-time all-conference pick, honorable mention as a freshman ... Rushed for 4,178 yards and 61 TDs on 578 carries during career ... Credited with 357 tackles including 205 solos over that span ... Stand-out wrestler, winning the state title at 171 pounds in 2004 and state runner-up in 2003 ... PERSONAL: Born May 1, 1986 ... Son of Greg and Cindy Wiest, and the late Cory Kittelson ... Major fi eld of study is social science education ... Part of strong Kittelson presence on NDSU football team ... Brother Jayd was a CoSIDA Academic All-American and all-con-ference linebacker for NDSU (2000-2004); brother, Cody a strong safety and cousin Wade was a starting linebacker during his career (1998-2001) ... Hobbies include video games, hanging out with friends and sports.

Kittelson’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 5 vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 8-31-06Assisted Tackles: 6 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Tackles: 8 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08; vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 8-31-06Tackles For Loss: 2.5 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Receptions: 2 at Southern Utah, 10-28-06 (36 yards)Receiving Yards: 36 at Southern Utah, 10-28-06 (2 receptions)Long Reception: 32 at Southern Utah, 10-28-06

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2006 10 8 5 13 0 0 0 0 0 76 0 02007 11 6 10 16 0 0 0 0 0 82 0 0.5 2008 10 3 16 19 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 2.5 Career 31 17 31 48 0 0 0 0 0 243 0 3.0

RECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/GRECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G2006 10 3 49 1 32 0.3 16.3 4.92007 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 31 3 49 1 32 0.1 16.3 1.6

SCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/GSCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/G2006 10 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0.62007 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 31 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0.2

34Isaac KOLSTADLinebacker Ht: 6-0 Wt: 213RFreshman 19 Mankato, Minn.

2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-conference and all-city selection ... Recorded 10 interceptions for head coach Eric Davis at Mankato East ... Versatile performer, who caught 39 passes for 710 yards and 10 TDs, rushed 62 times for 392 yards and one TD, and returned 16 kickoffs for an average of 34.1 yards per return ... Notched 66 tackles including 54 solo stops and a pair of fumble recoveries ... Competed at the state track meet in the 100 and 200 meter dashes ... Ran anchor leg of fi fth-place 800-meter relay team ... Member of 2005 True Team state championship and 2007 True Team state runner-up track & fi eld teams ... PERSONAL: Born December 17, 1989 ... College major is fi nance ... Son of Blaine and Teresa Kolstad ... Father played football at USD, mother ran track at UM-Waseca ... Has one brother, Abraham, and one sister, Rebekah.

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36Cyrus LEMONStrong Safety Ht: 5-10½ Wt: 196Junior 21 Minneapolis, Minn.

Stepped into starting role at strong safety last season and fi gures into plans in 2009 ... Has good speed and quickness ... Hard-hitter and has played well on special teams ... Added strength and improved technique ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in 10 of 11 games ... Third on the team with 69 tackles including 26 solos and four tackles for loss ... Added three pass breakups ... Had two interceptions including return-ing his fi rst 31 yards for a TD against Austin Peay (8-28-08) ... Other pick came against Indiana State (11-1-08) and returned 41 yards ... Recorded a career-high 12 tackles including fi ve solos against South Dakota State (11-22-08) ... One of two games with double-fi gure tackles, credited with 10 stops at UNI (10-18-08) ... Part of defense that led NCAA Divi-sion I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 games ... Credited with 11 tackles including nine solo stops ... Twice had a pair of tackles ... Recorded two solo stops against UC Davis (10-6-07) ... Had a pair of as-sisted tackles at Western Illinois (9-29-07) ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT):Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL:2006 graduate of DeLaSalle High School ... Two-time all-conference per-former at running back and defensive back for head coach Dick Weinberg ... Rushed 87 times for 667 yards (7.7 ypc) and nine TDs as a senior ... Finished with 75 tackles including 33 solo stops, 10 passes defended and four interceptions ... Placed second in the 400 meter dash at the 2005 state track & fi eld meet, and also was a member of the state champion 4x100 meter relay team ... Two-time all-conference in track ... Member of National Honor Society ... Holds a second-degree black belt in karate ... PERSONAL: Born April 2, 1988 ... Son of Cathy Lemon ... Member of NDSU Conference, Orientation and Recruitment (COAR) team ... Majoring in exercise science with a minor in business.

73Joe LUNDOffensive Center Ht: 6-1 Wt: 287RFreshman 19 Bloomington, Minn.

2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: First-team 2007 Associated Pressall-state selection for head coach Dave Frisell and Kennedy High School ... Honorable mention on the St. Paul Pioneer Press all-state team ... First-team pick on the all-metro, KARE 11 and Minneapolis Star Tribunehonor lists ... Two-time all-Lake Conference selection ... PERSONAL: Born November 24, 1989 ... College major is criminal justice ... Son of Richard and Jeanne Lund ... Has one sister, Bailey.

71CarlinLANDINGHAMOffensive Lineman Ht: 6-2 Wt: 279RFreshman 19 Muskegon, Mich.

2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time Associated Press all-state (Division 1-2) fi rst team selection ... Selected to the Detroit Free Press Dream Team ... Three-year starter for head coach Tony Annese ... Muskegon won the Division II state championship with a 14-0 record in 2006 and compiled a 9-2 mark in 2007 ... Offense rushed for 430 yards per game in 2007 ... Selected to participate in the Michigan Prep All-Star game ... PERSONAL: Born August 7, 1990 ... College major is exercise science ... Son of Bill and Mary Landingham ... Has one brother, William.

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Lemon’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 5 vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08; at UNI, 10-18-08Assisted Tackles: 7 vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08Tackles: 12 vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08Tackles For Loss: 2.5 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Interceptions: 1 vs. Indiana State (11-1-08); vs. Austin Peay (8-28-08)Games W/Double-Figure Tackles: 2 games

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2007 10 9 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 71 0 02008 11 26 43 69 0 0 5 2 0 383 0 0 Career 21 35 45 80 0 0 5 2 0 454 0 4.0

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8D.J. McNORTONRunning Back Ht: 5-9½ Wt: 201Sophomore 20 Channelview, Texas

2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games including start at Youngstown State (9-20-08) ... Rushed for 124 yards and two TDs on 37 carries ... Caught fi ve passes for 17 yards ... Special teams warrior for NDSU ... Returned 10 punts for 162 yards including a long return of 62 yards against Western Illinois (10-11-08) ... Bison ranked 5th in NCAA FCS statistics in punt returns (15.29 avg.) ... Returned 11 kickoffs for 200 yards including season long of 28 yards at Missouri State (11-15-08) ... Also had 10 tackles including six solos on coverage ... Twice recorded two tackles -- at UNI (10-18-08) and at Missouri State (11-15-08) ... Averaged 45.7 all-purpose yards per game ... Top rushing effort was 40 yards and a pair of TDs on 12 carries against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: First-team 5A all-district selection his senior year under coach Averioin Hurts ... Earned second-team 4A all-district honors as a junior ... Rushed for 1,915 yards and 16 touchdowns in two years, including a 1,130-yard senior campaign ... Averaged more than 5 yards per carry ... Logged 3,132 all-purpose yards in two seasons with 24 total touchdowns ... PERSONAL: Born December 27, 1988 ... Full name is Darren McNorton Jr...Son of Darren and Tonya McNorton ... Has two sisters ... College major is kinesiology.

McNorton’s Career BestsRushing Attempts: 12 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08 (40 yards)Rushing Yards: 40 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08 (12 attempts)Long Rush: 16 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08Receptions: 2 at Illinois State, 10-25-08 (8 yards)Receiving Yards: 8 at Illinois State, 10-25-08 (2 receptions)Long Reception: 6 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08Long Kickoff Return: 28 at Missouri State, 11-15-08Long Punt Return: 62 vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08

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66DJ McGREGOROffensive Guard Ht: 6-1½ Wt: 318Junior 21 Warren, Minn.

Walk-on to the North Dakota State program ... Hard work has paid off and looks to join offensive line rotation ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw limited action in fi ve games ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action during the season ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Warren-Alvarado-Oslo High School ... Two-time all-league performer on the offensive and defensive line for the Ponies coached by Tony Gullickson ... W-A-O compiled a 22-16 record during his career in-cluding an 8-2 mark his junior season ... Four-year starter for the Ponies ... Competed in the shot put ... Three-year letterwinner in track & fi eld ... PERSONAL: Born Feb. 16, 1988 ... Majoring in criminal justice ... Lists pranks among his hobbies ... Family includes brothers, Jesse and Kirby, and a sister, Canda ... Son of Donald McGregor and Carol Kilen, both of Warren.

RUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/GRUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G2008 11 37 124 4 16 3.4 11.3


SCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/GSCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/G2008 11 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 1.1

PUNT RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/GPUNT RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/G2008 11 10 162 0 62 16.2 14.7

KICK RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/GKICK RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/G2008 11 11 200 0 28 18.2 18.2

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/GALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/G2008 11 124 17 162 200 0 503 45.7


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18Nick MERTENSNick MERTENSNickQuarterback Ht: 6-1 Wt: 222Senior 22 E. Grand Forks, Minn.

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award* MVFC Honor Roll* 2008 Academic All-MVFC Second Team* 2008 Phil Steele’s College Preview All-MVFC second team

Looking to put experience gained in 2008 to good use this season ... Talented student-athlete who has had determined look in his eye during spring practice and offseason workouts ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR):Started in all 11 games ... Completed 152-of-260 passes for 2,004 yards, 16 TDs and 15 interceptions ... Received Missouri Valley Football Confer-ence Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Named to the Aca-demic All-MVFC second team ... Member of MVFC Honor Roll ... In NCAA Division I FCS statistics, ranked 39th in pass effi ciency (131.98) and 61st in total offense (189.64 ypg) ... Completed 16-of-18 passes for a season-high 304 yards against Austin Peay (8-28-08) ... Recorded a career-high 23 completions and 38 attempts for 296 yards at Youngstown State (9-20-08) ... Twice had three TD passes, vs. Central Connectiuct State (9-6-08) and Austin Peay (8-28-08) ...Twice had four interceptions, at UNI (10-18-08) and at Youngstown State (9-20-08) ... Rushed eight times for a career-high 58 yards vs. South Dakota State (11-22-08) ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw limited action in back-up role ... Completed 10-of-14 passes for 144 yards and one TD ... Against Mississippi Valley State, hit 8-of-11 passes for 129 yards and one TD ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action in two games, but made the traveling squad for all six road contests ... Played for the short-handed Bison basketball team that was hit by injury late in the season ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2004 Associated Press Player of the Year and fi nalist for Minnesota’s “Mr. Football” after leading East Grand Forks High School to the Class AAA state championship and 14-0 record ... First team Associated Pressall-state quarterback for head coach Bruce Nelson ... Completed 150-of-242 passes for 2,459 yards, 36 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and rushed for 824 yards and 20 TDs on 171 carries ... Also handled punting, PAT and kickoff duties, averaging 35.6 yards on 28 punts ... Converted 26 PATs, four two-pointers and one fi eld goal ... Credited with 144 tackles including 44 solos at strong safety ... Had three interceptions and fi ve pass breakups ... Forced four fumbles and recovered three including one for a TD ... Two-time Northern Lakes Conference MVP (2003-04) ... Three-year all-conference pick ... Wendy’s Heisman fi nalist ... 2004Grand Forks Herald and Grand Forks Herald and Grand Forks Herald East Grand Forks Exponet Fall Athlete of the Year ... Three-time all-Grand Forks Herald team pick ... East Grand Forks went 31-4 during career ... Completed 291-of-528 passes for 5,243 yards, 59 TDs and 21 interceptions ... Rushed for 1,846 yards and 45 TDs on 413 carries (4.47 ypc) ... Averaged 34.6 yards on 87 career punts and 44.7 yards per kickoffs ... On defense, credited with 242 tackles including 96 solos and 2.5 sacks ... Finished with six interceptions, seven pass breakups, seven forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries ... On the basketball court, East Grand Forks’ all-time leading scorer ... Earned all-state second team honors last season ... Three-time all-city pick ... In track & fi eld, competed in the triple jump (40’), 110 high hurdles (:16.5) and 300 hurdles (:43.5) ... PERSONAL: Born Sept. 13, 1986 ... Majoring in management and marketing ... Recipient of 2009 Bob Lauf Memorial Scholarship ... Lists football, basketball, channel surfi ng and naps as his hobbies ... Family includes a younger sister, Ashley ... Son of Rusty and Anna Mertens.

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Mertens’ Career BestsCompletions: 23 at Youngstown State, 9-20-08Attempts: 38 at Youngstown State, 9-20-08Passing Yards: 304 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Long Pass: 69 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Passing TDs: 3 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08; vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08Interceptions: 4 at UNI, 10-18-08; at Youngstown State, 9-20-08Rushing Attempts: 8 vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08; at Illinois State, 10-25-08Rushing Yards: 58 vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08Long Rush: 23 vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08

RUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/GUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G2006 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.02007 4 1 -5 0 0 -5.0 -1.2 2008 11 49 82 3 23 1.7 7.5 Career 17 50 77 3 23 1.5 4.5

PASSING G Att Cmp Int Yds TD Lg Pct Avg/P Avg/G Effi c PASSING G Att Cmp Int Yds TD Lg Pct Avg/P Avg/G Effi c 2006 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 00.0 0.0 0.0 0.02007 4 14 10 0 144 1 32 71.4 10.3 36.0 181.4 2008 11 260 152 15 2004 16 69 58.5 7.7 182.2 132.0 Career 17 274 162 15 2148 17 69 59.1 7.8 126.4 134.5

TOTAL OFFENSE G Rush Pass Total Avg/G G Rush Pass Total Avg/G2006 2 0 0 0 0.02007 4 -5 144 139 34.8 2008 11 82 2004 2086 189.6 Career 17 77 2148 2225 130.9

SCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Pts. Avg/GSCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Pts. Avg/G2006 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02007 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2008 11 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 18 1.6 Career 17 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 268 1.1

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/GALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/G2006 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02007 4 -5 0 0 0 0 -5 -1.22008 11 82 0 0 0 0 82 7.5 Career 17 77 0 0 0 0 77 4.5

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35Zach PAPKEFullback Ht: 6-0½ Wt: 246Junior 21 Chaska, Minn.

Making the switch from defensive line to fullback ... Coming back from injury ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw limited action ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action ... Injured against Southern Utah and missed remainder of season ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Chaska High School ... Graduated with honors ... Four-year letterwinner on the defensive line and fullback for Chaska ... Finished with 71 tackles his senior season ... Earned all-state honors twice in weight-lifting and broke the school’s bench press record ... PERSONAL: Born Oct. 31, 1987 ... Son of Jay Papke and Trudy Papke ... Family in-cludes brother, Casey, and a sister, Tasha ... Majoring in exercise science.

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39John OBARSKIKicker Ht: 5-9 Wt: 248Senior 23 Burnsville, Minn.

Walk-on to the Bison program ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Member of team, but did not see game action ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE):Member of the team, but did not see game action ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... 2005 SEASON: Transfer from the University of Minnesota-Crookston ... Kicked as a true freshman for the Golden Eagles ... 12 for 12 on extra points... Made 6-of-7 fi eld goals including a season best 40 yarder ... Booted four touchbacks ... HIGH SCHOOL: Kicker for Apple Valley High School and coach Mike Fritze ... PERSONAL: Born June 6, 1986 ... Son of Mark and Barb Obarski ... Wife’s name is Cassie ... Brother, Jason, mem-ber of Bison football team ... Also has brother, Thomas, and two sisters, Kelly and Kimberly ... College major is physical education with a minor in coaching ... Future plans include teaching and coaching.

38Jason OBARSKIPunter/Kicker Ht: 5-10 Wt: 213Freshman 20 Burnsville, Minn.

2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 St. Paul Pioneer Press fi rst team all-state, second-team all-metro (Minneapolis Star Tribune) and all-conference selection ... High school coach was Mike Fritze ... Honorable mention on 2007 Associated Press all-state team ... Averaged 38 yards per punt over past two seasons ... Connected on 62 of 66 PATs and 19 of 24 fi eld-goal attempts during three-year career ... Also played soccer for Apple Valley ... PERSONAL: Born December 9, 1989 ... Son of Mark and Barb Obarski ... Brother, John, member of NDSU football team ... Also has brother, Thomas, and two sisters, Kelly and Kimberly ... College major is physical education with a minor in coaching.

3JoseMOHLERQuarterback Ht: 5-11 Wt: 177RFreshman 19 Cardiff, Calif.

2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year varsity starter for La Costa Canyon High School and head coach Darrin Brown ... Passed for 1,351 yards and 14 TDs, and rushed for 580 yards and 8 TDs in leading team to Palomar League championship and the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) semi-fi nals in 2007 ... Earned fi rst team all-league and second team all-North County honors as a senior ... Passed for 1,553 yards and 14 TDs, and rushed for 630 yards and 4 TDs in 2006 ... Earned all-confer-ence honors ... Numerous Player of the Week honors during career ... PERSONAL: Born May 25, 1990 ... Son of Lu Mohler and Jose Luis Ponce (deceased) ... Has a brother, Chris, and a sister, Gigi ... College major is sports management with a minor in communication.

12Courtney MITCHELLCornerback Ht: 5-8 Wt: 179Senior 22 Houston, Texas

Had knee surgery in the spring and will be rejoining team at the start of classes ... Will bid for playing time in the secondary ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in 10 games primarily on special teams ... Finished with 7 tackles including seven solos ... Recorded a season best two solo tackles against Indiana State (11-1-08) ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Sat out the 2007 season ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 games ... Finished with nine tackles including six solos ... Made one start against nationally-ranked Georgia Southern ... Picked off a pass and went 35 yards for a TD ... Added four tackles including three solos against Georgia Southern ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: First team all-district on both offense and defense in 2004 for Booker T. Washington High School, which went 8-3, was tri-district champion and advanced to the fi rst round of the playoffs under the direction of head coach Joel North ... Rushed for 703 yards, averaged 22.2 yards on punt returns and 42.1 yards on kickoff returns ... On defense, credited with 22 pass breakups and a pair of interceptions ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Also competes in track & fi eld, basketball and baseball ...PERSONAL: Born Feb. 28, 1987 ... Major fi eld of study is criminal justice ... Lists church, video games and football as his hobbies ... Family includes sisters, Chelsea Wolford and Shakira Roberson ... Son of Regina Leshe Wolford and Odis Jewel Mitchell.Mitchell’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 3 at Georgia Southern, 10-7-06Assisted Tackles: 1 vs. fi ve teams, last at Missouri State, 11-15-08Tackles: 4 at Georgia Southern, 10-7-06Pass Breakups: 2 vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 8-31-06Interceptions: 1 at Georgia Southern, 10-7-08


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2Pat PASCHALLRunning Back Ht: 5-11½ Wt: 198Senior 22 St. Louis, Mo.

Explosive running back looking to step to forefront this season ... Has four 100-yard games to his credit ... In 19 career games, Pat has rushed 1,131 yards and seven TDs on 192 carries for an average of 5.9 yards per carry ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in 10 games ... Rushed 108 times for 601 yards (5.6 ypc) and two TDs ... Caught nine passes for 51 yards ... Averaged 60.1 yards per game rushing to rank 10th in the Missouri Valley Football Conference and 72nd in NCAA Division I FCS ... Had pair of 100-yard rushing efforts including a career-high 133 yards on 16 carrries ... Rushed for 117 yards and one TD on 14 carries against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) including a season-long 42 yard gallop ... Caught a career best three passes for 24 yards at UNI (10-18-08) ... Special teams member who was credited with one tackle ...2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in nine games including one start against Southern Utah ... Rushed 84 times for 530 yards and fi ve TDs ... Also caught one pass for 16 yards and a touchdown ... Had back-to-back 100-yard games ... Rushed 19 times for 105 yards and a pair of TDs against Southern Utah (10-27-07) ... The following week, had 10 carries for 105 yards and one TD against Illinois State (11-3-07) ... Caught a 16-yard TD pass at Mississippi Valley State (10-13-07) ... 2006 SEASON: Transfer from Dodge City (Kan.) Community College, but did not play in 2006 ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Attended Georgia Southern University, where he earned Scout Team Player of the Year ... HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-Fulton County and three-time county player of the week at Chattahoochee High School under coach Terry Crowder ... Named team MVP as a junior ... Rushed for 1,222 yards and 13 TDs as a senior ... Also competed in track and fi eld ... Set a school record and placed fourth in the state with a long jump of 22 feet, 10 inches ... Ran a time of :10.6 in the 100 meters ... PERSONAL: Born March 21, 1987 ... Son of Peggy Ann Paschall and Leslie Huntspen ... Had one brother, Jason (deceased) ... Majoring in communications.

Paschall’s Career BestsRushing Attempts: 19 vs. Southern Utah, 10-27-07 (105 yards)Rushing Yards: 133 at Illinois State, 10-25-08 (16 carries)Long Rush: 42 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08100-Yard Games: 4 gamesReceptions: 3 at UNI, 10-18-08 (24 yards)Receiving Yards: 25 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08 (1 reception)Long Reception: 25 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08

RUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/GRUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G2007 9 84 530 5 38 6.3 58.92008 10 108 601 2 42 5.6 60.1 Career 19 192 1131 7 42 5.9 59.5

RECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/GRECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G2007 9 1 16 1 16 0.1 16.0 1.82008 10 9 51 0 25 0.9 5.7 5.1 Career 19 10 67 1 25 0.5 6.7 3.5

SCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/GSCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/G2007 9 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 36 4.02008 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 1.2 Career 19 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 48 2.5

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/GALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/G2007 9 530 16 0 0 0 546 60.72008 10 601 51 0 0 0 652 65.2 Career 19 1131 67 0 0 0 1198 63.1

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91GregREID JR.Defensive Tackle Ht: 6-1 Wt: 273RFreshman 19 Milwaukee, Wis.

2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time all-conference performer for head coach Scott Hawkins at Milwaukee Rufus King High School ... Notched 113 tackles including eight sacks and three forced fumbles during senior year ... Also competes in track & fi eld and wrestling ... PERSONAL: Born March 29, 1990 ... Son of Greg Sr. and Lynn Reid ... Has two sisters, Courtney and Cydney ... College major is business management.

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57Luke POPPELLinebacker Ht: 6-1 Wt: 225RFreshman 19 Breckenridge, Minn.


2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... Member of Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ...HIGH SCHOOL: All-conference standout for head coach Darren Baartman at Breckenridge High School ... PERSONAL: Son of Mike and Carol Poppel ... College major is ag economics.

95Matt PHILLIPSDefensive Tackle Ht: 6-4 Wt: 276Junior 21 De Pere, Wis.


2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games including one start against Indiana State (11-1-08) ... Received Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Excellence Award ... Member of MVFC Honor Roll ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Finished with 23 tackles including six solos, three tackles for loss, a pair of fumble recoveries and two sacks ... The sacks came at Missouri State, 11-15-08 ... Recorded a career-high seven tackles including three solos and tackle for loss vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08 ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited ac-tion, appearing in four games ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 gradu-ate of Notre Dame Academy ... First-team all-conference defensive end for head coach John Nowak at Notre Dame Academy ... Earned all-area and all-conference fi rst-team honors at offensive tackle as a senior ... Notre Dame Academy went 9-2 in 2005 and compiled 30-5 record dur-ing his prep career ... Competed in track & fi eld and played basketball PERSONAL: Born Jan. 28, 1988 ... Son of Michael and Sandy Phillips ... Majoring in social sciences education.

PhillipsPhillips’ Career BestsSolo Tackles: 3 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08Assisted Tackles: 4 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08Tackles: 7 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08Sacks: 2 at Missouri State, 11-15-08

DEFENSIVE POINT CHARTSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’sSeason G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT Blkd Pts. Sacks Penetr’s2007 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02008 11 6 17 23 0 2 1 0 0 129 2.0 3.0 Career 15 6 17 23 0 2 1 0 0 129 2.0 3.0

19John PRELVITZPunter Ht: 6-2 Wt: 205Junior 21 Roseau, Minn.

Walk-on to the NDSU program ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in all 11 games ... Averaged 39.5 yards per punt on 39 attempts ... In the NCAA Division I FCS statistics, NDSU ranked 15th in net punting with an average of 34.95 ... Deposited 14 punts inside the 20 ... Had three punts of 50-yards including a 53-yarder at Wyoming (9-13-08) ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Member of the team, but did not play ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ...HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Roseau High School ... Played tight end and defensive end for the Rams ... Earned all-Heart O’ Lake Conference honors as a senior ... On the ice, he was defenseman for the successful Roseau hockey program ... Also played baseball ... PERSONAL: Born July 4, 1988 ... Son of Dawn and Chris Knutson ... Has a son, Bryden Scott Prelvitz ... Majoring in business administration.

Prelvitz’ Career BestsMost Punt Attempts: 7 at UNI, 11-18-08Best Punt Average: 44.0 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08 (3/132 yards)Longest Punt: 53 yards at Wyoming, 9-13-08Punts Inside The 20: 4 vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-0850+ Yard Punts: 3

PUNTINGSeason G No. Yards Avg. LG BLK TB FC 50+ I20Season G No. Yards Avg. LG BLK TB FC 50+ I202008 11 39 1539 39.5 53 1 1 10 3 14

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24Victor SCHURINGVictor SCHURINGVictorWide Receiver Ht: 5-10 Wt: 190 Junior 23 Andover, S.D.


Walk-on to the North Dakota State football program, who has caught the eye of the coaching staff ... 2008 (SOPHOMORE): Saw limited action in four games, primarily on special teams ... Received Missouri Valley Foot-ball Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Member of MVFC Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Switched from kicker to wide receiver ... Member of team, but did not play ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ...HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Groton Area High School ... Five-sport athlete ... All-state performer in soccer ... Placed third in 300 hurdles at state track & fi eld meet as a senior ... Pitcher, catcher and third base-man on baseball team that advanced to state tournament ... Also played basketball ... Academic All-America selection ... PERSONAL: Born July 21, 1986 ... Son of Randy Schuring, Aberdeen, S.D., and Nancy Schuring, Aberdeen, S.D. ... Has two brothers, Travis and Tyler, and two sisters, Sommer Vandewater and Racine ... Father played baseball for South Dakota State, and brother Tyler played baseball and soccer for Presenta-tion College ... Majoring in biology ... Future plans include attending dental school.

84Landon SMITHTight End Ht: 6-2 Wt: 234Junior 21 Dickinson, N.D.

* 2007 Great West Football Conference All-Academic Team

Veteran at tight end who worked his way into the rotation his freshman year ... Strong, physical blocker with good hands ... Challenging for more playing time ... Has played in all 22 games during career including three starting assignments ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games including one start ... Caught one pass for fi ve yards against Youngstown State (9-20-08) ... Part of offensive front that allowed NDSU to rank 17th in rushing offense and 21st in sacks allowed in NCAA Division I FCS ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games including a pair of starting assignments ... Caught three passes for 16 yards ... Made one reception for seven yards in the 27-21 win over Minnesota (10-20-07) ... Named to the Great West Football Conference All-Academic team ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Trinity High School – the same school that produced NDSU’s three-time 1,000 yard halfback Kyle Steffes ... Led Trinity to the 2005 Class AA state championship ... Played for head coach Randy Gordon ... All-state linebacker after recording 90 tackles including 30 unassisted stops as a senior ... Caught 13 passes for 220 yards ... Three-time all-region and all-conference selection at tight end and linebacker ... Trinity compiled a 32-3 record that included three region titles from 2003-05 (2003 state runner-up, 2004 state semifi nal-ist) ... Selected to play in the Mon-Dak Bowl and North Dakota Shrine Bowl games ... Three-year starter for basketball team ... Two-time all-region and all-district, and also earned all-state tournament honors in 2004 ... Competed in the discus (160 feet) and shot put (47 feet) ... PERSONAL: Born Nov. 4, 1987 ... Son of Dale and Mary Smith ... Has one brother, Lee, and two sisters, Lisa and Laura ... Majoring in business administration and marketing.\Smith’s Career BestsReceptions: 1 vs. four teams, last at Youngstown State, 9-20-08Receiving Yards: 7 at Minnesota, 10-20-07 (1 reception)Long Reception: 7 at Minnesota, 10-20-07


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63Austin RICHARDOffensive Center Ht: 6-1½ Wt: 319Sophomore 20 Fargo, N.D.

Talented young performer on veteran offensive line ... Strong and physi-cal player who has displayed his versatility ... Increased strength and improved technique during the spring and offseason workouts ... 2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all games including starting assignments against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08), Illinois State (10-25-08) and Indiana State ( Part of offensive line that allowed NDSU to rank 17th in rushing offense and 21st in sacks allowed in NCAA Division I FCS ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison pro-gram ...HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time selection to the all-conference and all-state teams under head coach Kevin Feeney ... The Bruins were 33-3 over Richards’ three seasons with state championships in 2004 and 2006 and a runner-up fi nish in 2005 ... Played in 2007 Badlands Bowl ... Also played baseball for South ... PERSONAL: Born March 7, 1989 ... Son of Leo and Shirley Richard ... Father, uncle and three cousins all attended NDSU ... Lists criminal justice as his academic interest.

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94YuenTAUFETE’ENose Guard Ht: 6-0 Wt: 295Senior 22 Pago Pago, American Pago Pago, American Pago Pago, American Somoa


Transfer from Butte-Glenn Community College ... Provided depth on defensive line ... Improved strength and quickness ...2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in all 11 games ... Member of Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... Finished with eight tackles including three solos, one tackle for loss and 0.5 sacks ... Recorded a season-high two tackles against Southern Illinois (10-4-08) ... 2006-07 SEASONS (BUTTE-GLENN CC): Member of Butte-Glenn Community College team that compiled a 7-4 record and won the Stockman’s Bank Bowl Game under the direction of head coach Jeff Jordan ... Recorded 27 tackles including six tackles for loss, three sacks and one forced fumble ... First defensive lineman in school history to play on kickoff team ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Nu’uuli Polytech High School in Pago, Pago ... Played defensive tackle as a senior ... Team captain for American Samoa All-Star team in 2005 ... PERSONAL: Born June 22, 1987... Son of Fua and Tausaga (deceased) Taufete’e ... Has three brothers, Tausaga, Motu, Johann, and fi ve sisters, Lanu, Linda, Juanita, Manyanna and Johanna ... College major is sociology with a minor in criminal justice ... Engaged to Sepora Tagaloa with June 2010 wedding planned.Taufetee’s Career BestsSolo Tackles: 1 vs. three teams, last vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08Assisted Tackles: 2 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08Tackles: 2 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08Tackles For Loss: 1 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08Sacks: 0.5 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08


46Lee VANDALFullback Ht: 6-0 Wt: 242Junior 21 Rolla, N.D.

Comes out of spring practice as the No. 1 fullback ... Strong, physical player who runs hard ... Punishing blocker ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHO-MORE): Played in seven games including a start vs. South Dakota State (11-22-08) ... Caught fi ve passes for 56 yards ... Had three receptions for 29 yards vs. Southern Illinois (10-4-08) including a career long 21-yarder ... Had one carry for fi ve yards at Missouri State (11-15-08) ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 games ... Made four receptions for 27 yards ... Had one carry for three yards against Southern Utah (10-27-07) ... Recorded two receptions for nine yards at Minnesota (10-13-07) ... Had a 16-yard reception at Cal Poly (11-10-07) ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ...HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Rolla High School ... Two-time fi rst-team North Dakota 9-man all-state linebacker for Rolla head coach Dave Zinke ... Selected the Region 4 Senior Athlete of the Year ... Charted 348 career tackles at linebacker for the Bulldogs ... Rushed for 2,176 yards, recorded 490 receiving yards and scored 217 points ... Rolla compiled 7-2 records in 2004 and 2005 ... Selected to play in the Mon-Dak Bowl and North Dakota Shrine Bowl games ... Class B state wrestling runner-up at heavyweight in 2005 and placed fourth in 2004 ... Also plays baseball ... PERSONAL: Born April 18, 1988 ... Son of Bob and Mary Vandal ... Has one brother, Jared, and one sister, Allison ... Majoring in pharmacy.Vandal’s Career BestsRushing Attempts: 1 at Missouri State, 11-15-08; vs. Southern Utah, 10-27-07Rushing Yards: 5 at Missouri State, 11-15-08Receptions: 3 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08 (29 yards)Receiving Yards: 29 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08 (3 receptions)Long Reception: 21 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08


RECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G RECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 2007 10 4 27 0 16 0.4 6.8 2.72008 7 5 56 0 21 0.7 11.2 8.0 Career 17 9 83 0 21 0.5 9.2 4.9


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98Scott STOCZYNSKIDefensive End Ht: 6-2 Wt: 244Sophomore 20 Hoffman Estates, Ill.

2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in seven games primarily on special teams ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Hoffman Estates High School ... Three-year varsity starter and the only two-way player for Hoffman Estates under head coach Bill Helzer ... Named to the 2006 Northwest All-Area team and selected to play in the 2007 Illinois Football Coaches Association/Shrine all-star game ... Made 103 tackles on defense his senior year, and caught 12 passes for 124 yards on offense ... Three-year starter in lacrosse, earning all-conference honors ... Two-year starter in basketball ... National Honor Society ... PERSONAL: Born September 8, 1988 ... Son of Ed and Mary Stoczynski ... Has two sisters, Angela and Becca ... Angela competes in track & fi eld for Eastern Illinois ... College major is criminal justice.

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82Matt VELDMANTight End Ht: 6-6¾ Wt: 252Sophomore 20 Becker, Minn.


2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in nine games including two starts at UNI (10-18-08) and at Illinois State (10-25-08) ... Received Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Member of MVFC Honor Roll ... Caught four passes for 29 yards including season long 11-yard reception vs. Indiana State (11-1-08) ... Blocked kick vs. South Dakota State (11-22-08) ... 2007 SEASON (RED-SHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Becker High School ... Finalist for the "Mr. Football" award in Minnesota ... First-team all-state by the AP, Pioneer Press and Minnesota Vikings...Named to the Star Tribune and KARE-11 all-metro teams ... Area Player of the Year by the St. Cloud Times ... Won a state championship his junior year, and led Becker to a 12-2 record and Class 3A state runner-up fi nish in 2006 under coach Dwight Lundeen ... Caught 49 passes for 850 yards and 19 touchdowns ... Also played on the defensive line, recording 10 sacks and eight tackles for loss ... Also competed in basketball for the Bulldogs ... PERSONAL:Born August 12, 1988 ... Son of Gregg and Stacy Veldman ... Has two brothers, Ryan and Mike, and one sister, Lauren ... Father played football for Moorhead State (1978-82) and the Dallas Cowboys (1983) ... Uncles, Steve and Mark Veldman played football for the University of North Dakota ... Mother graduated from NDSU ... Majoring in business administration.VeVeV ldman’s Career BestsReceptions: 1 vs. four teams, last vs. South Dakota State, 11-22-08Receiving Yards: 11 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08 (1 reception)Long Reception: 11 vs. Indiana State, 11-1-08


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23Matt VOIGTLANDERRunning Back Ht: 5-11½ Wt: 215Sophomore 20 Lino Lakes, Minn.

2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games ... Rushed 30 times for 265 yards and one TD ... Recorded a career-high 82 yards on 10 carries vs. Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) ... Had a season-long rush of 45 yards vs. Western Illinois (10-11-08) ... Caught one pass for 14 yards ... Special teams warrior ... Had 14 tackles including seven solos ... Credited with a career-high four tackles including three assists at Missouri State (11-15-08) ... Had two solo tackles at Youngstown State (9-20-08) ... Recovered a fumble against Southern Illinois (10-4-08) ... Returned two kickoffs for 28 yards vs. Austin Peay (8-28-08) ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Centennial High School ... Player of the Year in the Northwest Suburban Conference, all-state second team, and fi rst-team all-metro as a junior in 2005 ... All-state honorable mention and third-team all-metro as a senior in 2006 ... Four-year letterwinner and a team captain for coach Mike Watson ... Three-time all-conference selection ... Ran for 1,671 yards on 233 carries his fi nal two seasons, averaging 7.2 yards per carry and scoring 24 touchdowns ... Also caught 33 passes for 610 yards and fi ve TDs...Also competed in hockey, track and golf... PERSONAL: Born December 7, 1988 ... Son of Ron and Lori Voigtlander ... Has two sisters, Ashley, who graduated from Gustavus Adolphus (2009), and Molly, who is attending Concordia College ... Father played college soccer at Wisconsin-Green Bay (1980-84) ... Lists elementary education as his academic interest.

VoigtlanderVoigtlander’s Career BestsRushing Attempts: 10 vs. Central Connecticut State, 8-28-08 (82 yards)Rushing Yards: 82 at Illinois State, 10-25-08 (10 carries)Long Rush: 45 vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08Receptions: 1 at Wyoming, 9-13-08 (14 yards)Receiving Yards: 14 at Wyoming, 9-13-08 (1 reception)Solo Tackles: 2 at Youngstown State, 9-20-08

RUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/GRUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G2008 11 30 265 1 45 8.8 24.1


KICK RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/GKICK RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/G2008 11 2 28 0 15 14.0 2.5

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/GALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/G2008 11 265 14 0 28 0 307 27.9

SCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/GSCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/G2008 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.5


88AustinVETTERTight End Ht: 6-3 Wt: 238RFreshman 20 Minot, N.D.


2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... Member of Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at tight end and defensive end for Bryan Kramer at Bishop Ryan High School ... Led team to a 10-1 record in 2007 including an undefeated mark in West Region play and berth in the state semifi nals ... 2007 Class AA all-state fi rst team selection at tight end, second team pick at defensive end ... Two-time all-conference and all-region pick ... Caught nine passes for 179 yards and two TDs ... Recorded 64 solo tackles including 19 tackles for loss and 13 sacks ... Added 67 assisted tackles ... Also punted, averaging 37.8 yards per kick with eight punts inside the 20 and three inside the 10 ... Also basketball and track & fi eld standout ... Scholar athlete ... PERSONAL: June 27, 1989 ... Son of Michael and Julie Vetter ... Has two brothers, Joseph and Anthony, and one sister, Teresa ... Academic interest is biology.

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1Shamen WASHINGTONWide Receiver Ht: 5-6½ Wt: 148Senior 23 St. Petersburg, Fla.

* 2008, 2009 Phil Steele’s College Preview All-Missouri Valley Football Conference second team* 2007 Great West Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Year* 2007 The Sports Network FCS All-America H.M.* 2007 All-GWFC fi rst team* 2006 Football Gazette Preseason All-America fi rst team* 2006 The Sports Network Preseason All-America team* 2005 Football Gazette All-Region third team* 2005 All-GWFC fi rst team (media), second team (coaches)* Four-time GWFC Special Teams Player of the WeekAmazin' Shamen has proven to be a game breaker on the football fi eld ... Received medical hardship from NCAA ... Lightning speed and quick-ness ... One of the top kick returners in the Football Championship Subdivision ... No. 4 all-time at NDSU in punt returns and all-purpose yards, and No. 5 in kickoff returns ... Holds school career kickoff and punt return yardage records ... 2008 SEASON (SENIOR): Played in three games before season cut short due to injury ... Returned 10 kickoffs for an average of 25.5 ypr including season long 76 yarder ... 2007 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in all 11 games ... Named the Great West Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Year ... Honorable mention on The Sports Network FCS All-America team ... Averaged 27.1 yards per kickoff return including a 93-yard TD at Mississippi Valley State (10-13-07) ... Named the GWFC Special Teams Player of the Week following the performance that included a 17-yard TD run ... Averaged 13.6 yards per punt return ... Led the league in both categories ... In the fi nal NCAA Division I FCS statistics, ranked No. 12 in punt returns and No. 15 in kickoff returns ... Rushed 14 times for 119 yards and caught one pass for 30 yards ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT); Missed the 2006 season due to a knee injury ... 2005 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games last season ... Returned 28 punts for two TDs and averaged 13.9 yards per return ... Returned 16 kickoffs and averaged 22.4 yards per return ... Rushed 35 times for 233 yards and a pair of TDs ... Named to the Foot-ball Gazette All-Northwest Region third team .... All-GWFC fi rst team selection by media, second team by coaches ... In the NCAA I-AA statis-tics, ranked No. 14 in punt returns ... Led the GWFC in punt returns and was sixth in all-purpose yards (89.3 avg.) ... Earned All-GWFC Special Teams Player of the Week (9-12-05) honors after recording a career-high 201 all-purpose yards at nationally ranked Northwestern State (9-10-05) ... Returned a punt 63 yards for a TD against the Demons, averaged 38 yards on a pair of kickoffs and rushed four times for 56 yards ... Had a season-high 55 yard KO return against NSU ... Rushed seven times for 57 yards and two TDs in season opener against Arkansas-Monticello (9-1-05) ... 2004 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in eight games before knee injury forced an early end to his year ... Two-time GWFC Special Teams Player of the Week ... Returned six punts for 98 yards (16.3 avg.) in fi rst collegiate game against Valparaiso, Ind. (8-28-04) ... His season long of 37 yards came against Valpo ... Ranked among national and conference leaders in punt returns, turning 20 punts into 244 yards (12.2 avg.) ... Rushed only 17 times for 217 yards (12.6 avg.) and two touchdowns ... Had an 80-yard TD burst from scrimmage in the 56-3 win over Montana Tech (9-11-04) ... Also had a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Tech ... Rushed three times for 45 yards against Carson-Newman, Tenn. (9-18-04) including a 24-yard scoring scamper ... HIGH SCHOOL:Prepped at Boca Ciega High School for coach Jean Gordon where he was a three-year starter ... Played cornerback, safety and running back ... Two-time all-conference selection ... Named to St. Petersburg Times all-county second team ... Rushed for 1,006 yards as a senior, and also had 415 yards receiving ... Had 236 yards against St. Petersburg Lakewood ... Competed in track & fi eld where he set the school record in the long jump ... Placed third in the Florida Class 3A long jump (23-5 1/2) ...

Prep All-American in the long jump (22-6) with a sixth-place fi nish in the National Scholastic Indoor Championships ... Recorded a mark of 45-7 in the triple jump ... Also ran the 100 and 200 meters ... PERSONAL: Born November 5, 1985 ... College major is physical education ... Has three siblings, David, Talia and Sakhia Jones ... Son of Patricia Hampton and David Washington ... Has a daughter, Camille Patrice.WashingtonWashington’s Career BestsRushing Attempts: WashingtonRushing Attempts: Washington

9 vs. Valparaiso, 8-28-04 (67 yards)Rushing Yards: 80 vs. Montana Tech, 9-11-04 (1 carry)Rushing TDs: 2 vs. Arkansas-Monticello, 9-1-05Long Rush: 80 vs. Montana Tech, 9-11-04Receiving Yards: 30 at Mississippi Valley State, 10-13-07 (1 reception)Punt Returns: 6 vs. Valparaiso, 8-28-04 (98 yards)Punt Return Yards: 98 yards vs. Valparaiso, 8-28-04 (6 returns)Longest Punt Return: 69 vs. Weber State, 9-17-05Kickoff Returns: 5 vs. UC Davis, 10-22-05 (96 yards)Kickoff Return Yards: 109 at Youngstown State, 9-20-08 (5 returns)Longest Kickoff Return: 93 at Mississippi Valley State, 10-13-07

RUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/GRUSHING G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G2004 8 17 215 2 80 12.6 26.92005 11 35 233 2 36 6.7 21.22007 11 14 119 1 32 8.5 10.8 2008 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL 33 66 567 5 80 8.6 17.2

RECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/GRECEIVING G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G2004 8 2 8 0 9 0.2 4.0 1.02005 11 1 0 0 0 0.1 0.0 0.02007 11 1 30 0 30 0.1 30.0 2.7 2008 3 1 7 0 7 0.3 7.0 2.3 TOTAL 33 5 45 0 30 0.2 9.0 1.4

PUNT RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/GPUNT RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/G2004 8 20 244 0 37 12.2 30.52005 11 28 390 2 69 13.9 35.52007 11 18 244 0 39 13.6 22.2 2008 3 1 4 0 4 4.0 1.3 TOTAL 33 67 882 2 69 13.2 26.7

KICK RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/GKICK RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/G2004 8 5 142 1 90 28.4 17.82005 11 16 359 0 55 22.4 32.62007 11 24 651 1 93 27.1 59.2 2008 3 10 255 0 76 25.5 85.0 TOTAL 33 55 1407 2 93 25.6 42.6

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/GALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg/G2004 8 215 8 244 142 0 609 76.12005 11 233 0 390 359 0 982 89.32007 11 119 30 244 651 0 1044 94.9 2008 3 0 7 4 255 0 266 88.7TOTAL 33 567 45 882 1407 0 2901 87.9

SCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/GSCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/G2004 8 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 18 2.22005 11 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 24 2.22007 11 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 12 1.1 2008 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL 33 9 5 0 4 0 0 0 54 1.6

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85Gary WILLIAMSWide Receiver Ht: 5-11 Wt: 180Junior 21 Humble, Texas

2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games ... Caught one pass for nine yards in season opener against Austin Peay (8-28-08) ... Rushed three times for 12 yards ... Had career-high 22 yards on two carries against Western Illinois (10-11-08) including career long rush of 14 yards ... Returned eight kickoffs for 210 yards and 26.2 yards per return including season best 41 yarder against Southern Illinois (10-4-08) ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 games ... Caught three passes for 53 yards including fi rst college TD reception at Mississippi Valley State ... Also scored important two-point conversion in 31-28 win over Cal Poly (11-10-07) ... Returned six kickoffs for 92 yards (15.1 avg.) ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of North Shore High School ... In successful North Shore program under the direction of David Aymond ... North Shore went 11-1 in 2005, making it to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs ... Undefeated 10-0 during regular season ... Had 38 receptions for 672 yards (17.7 ypr) ... The Mustangs were 60-4 in the past fi ve years including the 2003 state championship ... Honor roll student ... Placed second in the 100 meter dash at the district meet, ran second leg on 4x100 district relay champs last spring ... Best time in 100 meters is 10.62 ... PERSONAL: Born April 14, 1988 ... Son of Trey and Catherine Miller ... Has two brothers and one sister ... Majoring in business.

Williams’ Career BestsRushing Attempts: 2 vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08 (22 yards)Rushing Yards: 22 vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08 (2 receptions)Long Rush: 14 yards vs. Western Illinois, 10-11-08Receptions: 2 at Mississippi Valley State, 10-13-07Receiving Yards: 41 at Mississippi Valley State, 10-13-07Long Reception: 23 at Mississippi Valley State, 10-13-07Kickoff Returns: 4 at Cal Poly, 11-10-07 (61 yards)Kickoff Return Yards: 78 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08 (3 returns)Longest Kickoff Return: 41 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08



KICK RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/GKICK RET G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/G2007 10 6 92 0 21 15.3 9.22008 10 8 210 0 41 26.2 21.0Career 20 14 302 0 41 21.6 15.1


SCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/GSCORING G TD Rush Pass Retn PAT 2PAT FG Total Avg/G2007 10 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 8 0.82008 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Career 20 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 8 0.8

58Alex YAGGIEAlex YAGGIEAlexLinebacker Ht: 5-11 Wt: 216Sophomore 20 Thief River Falls, Minn.


2008 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action, but came up with a solo tackle and fumble recovery against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) ... Member of Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... 2007 SEA-SON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison football program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-conference performer for Thief River Falls High School under the direction of head coach Jeff Mumm ... Three-year letterwinner and two-time starter for the Prowlers ... Played quarterback, tight end, linebacker and safety during career .. Passed for 750 yards and 8 TDs, and rushed for 400 yards and 10 TDs as a senior ... Team went 10-2 and qualifi ed for state playoffs in 2006, both fi rsts for the TRF football program ... Recorded 85 tackles as a junor, 70 stops as a senior ... Three-year starter on the basketball court, averaging 14 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for Thief River Falls ... Two-year letterwin-ner in outfi eld for Prowlers’ baseball team ... PERSONAL: Born August 28, 1988 ... Son of Kevin and Vicki Yaggie ... Has two brothers, Andrew and Aaron ... Has one sister, Brooke ... Seven relatives including father, mother and brother attended NDSU ... Uncle, Bob, and cousin, Bruce, played football for North Dakota State ... Worked for the Heartland Capital Group, LLC, in ag fi nancing in systems management ... Majoring in business management.

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6060 Ryan Ryan DREVLOW

Defensive End, 6-5, 235Defensive End, 6-5, 235 Gwinner, N.D. (North Sargent H.S.) Gwinner, N.D. (North Sargent H.S.)Two-time all-state for Milnor-North Sargent Bulldogs and head coach Eric Olson ... Played in North Dakota Shrine Bowl and MonDak Bowl ... Played tight end, linebacker, and defensive and offensive line ... Four-year starter and letterwinner ... Three-time all-region selection ... Center for North Sargent basketball team ... Two-time all-Wild Rice Conference and all-district selection ... Competed in throws and mid-distance for Sargent County Thunder ... Set records in shot put, discus, javelin and two-mile relay ... Born August 8, 1990 ... Son of Gary and Kay Drevlow ... Has one brother, Zachary, and one sister, Jamie.

4040 Andrew Andrew GROTHMANN

Fullback, 6-1, 210Fullback, 6-1, 210 Hillsboro, N.D. (Hillsboro H.S.) Hillsboro, N.D. (Hillsboro H.S.)Three-time North Dakota 9-man all-state selection, twice at running back and once at linebacker for Hillsboro High School and head coach Mark Rerick ... Played in North Dakota Shrine Bowl and MonDak Bowl ... Rushed for a state championship game record 378 yards in leading Hillsboro to 2008 title ... Rushed for 1,496 yards and 28 TDs on 123 carries ... Averaged 12.2 yards per carry ... Selected Region 2 Athlete of the Year ... Four-year starter and four-time all-region performer who rushed for 3,821 yards and 69 TDs on 388 attempts ... Averaged 9.8 yards per carry ... Recorded 327 tackles including 158 solos and 6.5 sacks ... Outstanding wrestler for Hillsboro and coaches Eric Ptacek and Mark McLean ... Through Jan. 28, ranked No. 1 at 189-pounds in the state with a 26-0 record ... Three-time Brute Adidas National Champion ... Career record is 173-53 and needs four wins to become the school's all-time leader ... Has 106 career pins and holds school record for quickest pin at 6 seconds ... Born July 4, 1990 ... Son of Kevin Grothmann and Vicky Grothmann ... Has one brother, Zachary ... Mother and uncle Wayne Grothmann both graduated from NDSU.

5656 Brandon Brandon JEMISON

Linebacker, 6-1, 200Linebacker, 6-1, 200 Fargo, N.D. (South H.S.) Fargo, N.D. (South H.S.)Two-time North Dakota fi rst team all-state selection for Fargo South High School and head coach Kevin Feeney, a former standout quarterback at NDSU ... Played in North Dakota Shrine Bowl and MonDak Bowl ... ... Played on a pair of undefeated state championship teams and one state runner-up squad ... South compiled a 33-2 record over his career ... Three-year letterwinner and two-time year starter at outside linebacker and running back for the Bruins ... Four-year letterwinner in track & fi eld ... State runner-up and Eastern Dakota Conference champion in the 110 meter hurdles ... ... Born Feb. 21, 1991 ... Son of Chad Desjarlais and Tetris Anissa Jemison-Desjarlais ... Has one brother, Vincent, and one sister, Bravin ... Father played for NDSU in 1996.

MINNESOTA

59 59 Tyler Tyler GIMMESTAD Tyler GIMMESTAD Tyler Defensive Tackle, 6-2, 280 Defensive Tackle, 6-2, 280 Marshall, Minn. (Marshall H.S.) Marshall, Minn. (Marshall H.S.)St. Paul Pioneer Press fi rst team and Associated Press second team all-state selection in 2008 for Marshall High School and head coach Terry Bahlmann ... MinnesotaPreps.com Big School all-state pick ... Marshall compiled a 29-3 regular season record over his four-year career and reached the section semi-fi nals three times ... Four-year starter on the defensive line, two years on offensive line ... Two-time Southwest Conference most valuable defensive lineman ... Two-time Marshall Independent all-area and all-conference ... Honorable mention all-state by the AP and Pioneer Press in 2007 ... Four-year letterwinner on basketball court and 1,000-point scorer ... Played on AAU D2 National Qualifi er 15U (16th place) and 16U (6th place) teams ... Plans to major in physical education ... Born April 5, 1990 ... Son of Bill and Paula Gimmestad ... Has one sister, Danielle.

7272 Jeff Jeff JERVE

Offensive Line, 6-5, 265Offensive Line, 6-5, 265 Montevideo, Minn. (Montevideo H.S.) Montevideo, Minn. (Montevideo H.S.)All-state offensive lineman for Montevideo High School and head coach Dave Schimming ... Recorded 88 tackles including 21 tackles for loss and seven sacks over last two seasons ... Also had two interceptions including one returned for 55 yard TD ... Twice named conference lineman MVP ... Two-time all-area and all-conference selection ... Three-year starter ... Member of 2007 conference championship team ... Averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds per game for Montevideo's three-time conference championship basketball team ... Born July 22, 1990 ... Son of Ron and Gail Jerve ... Has one brother, Paul, and one sister, Kelly ... Father, Ron, played football for Concordia-Moorhead (1969-72) ... Brother, Paul, is a swimmer at USD, and cousin, Cody, plays basketball at Concordia-Moorhead.

64 64 Cole Cole JIRIK Defensive End, 6-4, 220 Defensive End, 6-4, 220 Northfi eld, Minn. (Northfi eld H.S.) Northfi eld, Minn. (Northfi eld H.S.)All-state, all-metro and all-conference fi rst team selection for Northfi eld High School and head coach Bubba Sullivan ... Collected 56 tackles including eight tackles for loss and six sacks ... Offensively, had 26 catches for 456 yards and eight TDs ... 2008 Minnesota Vikings all-State pick ... Set school career record with 32 sacks and single-season mark with 16 ... Finalist for Minnesota's Mr. Football ... Northfi eld was the Minnesota Class 4A state runner-up with a 10-4 record in 2008 ... Three-year starter in hockey and two-year letterwinner in baseball ... Born Nov. 25, 1990 ... Son of Pete and Lori Jirik ... Has one brother, Jake, and one sister, Katie.

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8686 Taylor Taylor NELSON Tight End, 6-5, 230 Tight End, 6-5, 230 Minnetonka, Minn. (Minnetonka H.S.) Minnetonka, Minn. (Minnetonka H.S.)Two-time honorable mention all-state tight end for Minnetonka High Two-time honorable mention all-state tight end for Minnetonka High School and head coach Dave Nelson ... Finished with 26 receptions for 579 yards (22.2 avg.) as a senior ... Recorded 100-plus yards in three games ... Earned all-metro honors ... Minnetonka won conference title his sophomore year ... Two-time all-conference ... Three-year letterwinner in basketball and baseball ... Member of Minnetonka's 2007-08 state championship team ... Born Dec. 18, 1990 ... Son of Dean and Terry Nelson ... Has one brother, Blake.

6969 Leevon Leevon PERRY Defensive End, 6-3, 245 Defensive End, 6-3, 245 Cottage Grove, Minn. (St. Paul Saint Agnes H.S.) Cottage Grove, Minn. (St. Paul Saint Agnes H.S.)First team all-state and all-metro defensive end for St. Paul's Saint Agnes High School and head coach Jason Finne ... Recorded 75 tackles including 13 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks as a senior ... Two-time all-conference ... Three-year starter ... Also played running back, offensive guard, defensive tackle and linebacker during prep career ... Born Aug. 24, 1991 ... Son of Lorna Sheehan ... Has one sister, Vanessa.

4949 Kevin Kevin VAADELAND Tight End, 6-4, 225 Tight End, 6-4, 225 Park Rapids, Minn. (Park Rapids Area H.S.) Park Rapids, Minn. (Park Rapids Area H.S.)Two-time honorable mention all-state linebacker for Parks Rapids Area High School and head coach Tom Ahrendt ... Three-year conference Most Valuable Linebacker ... Three-time all-conference ... Member of Park Rapids Area baseball team that placed fi fth at the 2007 state tournament ... Earned all-conference baseball honors in 2008 ... Three-year starter in basketball ... Born Dec. 7, 1990 ... Son of John and Dawn Vaadeland ... Has one sister, Olivia.

2929 A.J. A.J. VAN VOORHIS Free Safety, 5-9, 185 Free Safety, 5-9, 185 Champlin, Minn. (Champlin Park H.S.) Champlin, Minn. (Champlin Park H.S.)All-state second team performer for Champlin Park High School and All-state second team performer for Champlin Park High School and head coach Mike Korton in 2008 ... Named the 2008 Northwest Suburban Conference Special Teams and co-Defensive Player of the Year ... Led team to 9-2 record and conference title as senior ... Section runner-up to eventual state champ Wayzata ... Defense was No. 1 in the state, allowing only 128 points ... Recorded 67 tackles, four interceptions and returned a pair of punts for TDs ... Two-time all-conference selection ... First-team on 2008 Minnesota Vikings all-state team ... Named to 2008 KARE 11 and Star Tribune all-metro team ... Two-year letterwinner in both baseball and basketball ... Born Feb. 27, 1991 ... Son of Tom and Sue Van Voorhis ... Has one brother, Derek ... Father, Tom, was a standout football player for the Bison from 1981-85 and member of 1983 and 1985 NCAA Division II national championship team ... Father, mother, aunt and uncle all attended NDSU.

1212 Cooper Cooper WAHLO, JR Wide Receiver, 6-2, 190 Wide Receiver, 6-2, 190 Woodbury, Minn. (Woodbury H.S.) Woodbury, Minn. (Woodbury H.S.)Honorable mention all-state wide receiver for Woodbury High School and head coach Beau LaBore ... 2008 all-conference selection after the Royals went 9-2 and advanced to the section championship game ... As a senior recorded 16 receptions for 488 yards (30 ypc) and seven TDs; eight rushes for 83 yards and 1 TD, and averaged 35 yards and had a TD on seven kick returns ... Minnesota Football Coaches Association Silver Academic Award ... Member of Woodbury's 2008 state champion 400 meter relay team, and also earned all-state honors in the 800 meter relay and triple jump ... Overall, the Royals won the 2008 Suburban East Conference title, placed second in Section 3AA and fi nished third at the State AA meet ... Born June 1, 1991 ... Son of Cooper and Nancy Wahlo ... Has one brother, Cornelius, and one sister, Queenella.

WISCONSIN

6767 Hank Hank JACOBS Offensive Line, 6-5, 290 Offensive Line, 6-5, 290 Beaver Dam, Wis. (Beaver Dam H.S.) Beaver Dam, Wis. (Beaver Dam H.S.)Associated Press second team all-state selection for Beaver Dam High School and head coach Tim White in 2008 ... Little Ten Conference Lineman of the Year as a senior ... Named to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) all-Region and Milwaukee Journal Sentinelall-Area fi rst team ... Honorable mention WFCA all-state ... Three-year starter on offensive and defensive line ... Two-time all-Little Ten Conference fi rst team pick in 2007 and 2008, second team as a sophomore ... Two-year starter at center for the Beavers ... Competes in shot put and discus in track and fi eld ... Born Dec. 29, 1990 ... Son of Edward and Mary Jacobs ... Has two sisters, Martha and Marie.

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1616 Brock Brock JENSEN Quarterback, 6-3, 210 Quarterback, 6-3, 210 Waupaca, Wis. (Waupaca H.S.) Waupaca, Wis. (Waupaca H.S.)Directed Waupaca High School coached by John Koronkiewicz to a 14-0 record and the 2008 Wisconsin Division III state championship ... Named 2008 Eastern Valley Conference Player of the Year after completing 107 of 174 passes for 1,602 yards, 21 TDs and seven interceptions ... Rushed 209 times for 1,151 yards and 19 TDs ... 2008 WFCA all-region, all-conference fi rst-team and Appleton Post-Crescent all-area fi rst-team ... Compiled 23-2 career record as a starter ... Over past two season, completed 110 of 363 passes for 3,237 yards, 38 TDs and 14 interceptions ... Rushed 382 times for 1,864 yards and 31 TDs ... Ranked as No. 2 quarterback in class of 2009 by WisFootball.net ... Top senior prospect by WIPreps.com ... Born Sept. 9, 1990 ... Son of Steve and Laurie Jensen.

97 97 Justin Justin JUCKEM Defensive End, 6-5, 245 Defensive End, 6-5, 245 Chilton, Wis. (Chilton H.S.) Chilton, Wis. (Chilton H.S.)Second team all-conference wide receiver for Chilton High School and co-head coaches Ray Mlada and Scott Fritz in 2008 ... Three-year starter ... Played wide receiver, wingback, tight end, outside linebacker and defensive end during career ... Honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore ... Member of Chilton High School's school record breaking 4x400 meter relay ... Three-year starter at center for basketball team ... Sprinter on three straight Chilton conference championship track and fi eld teams ... Born Dec. 28, 1990 ... Son of Richard and Linda Juckem ... Has one brother, Jon, and one sister, Erin.

1010 Bobby Bobby OLLMAN SS, 5-11, 200 SS, 5-11, 200 Mequon, Wis. (Homestead H.S.) Mequon, Wis. (Homestead H.S.)First team WisconsinPreps.com all-State safety for Homestead High School and head coach Dave Keel ... Played on undefeated 14-0 Division I state championship teams in 2006 and 2008, state runner-up 11-2 team in 2007 ... Honorable mention WFCA all-state last year ... Recorded fi ve interceptions and three passes defended, along with 62 tackles including fi ve tackles for loss as a senior ... 2008 North Shore Conference Defensive Back of the Year ... 2008 WFCA all-Region, all-Area and all-conference fi rst team selection ... In 2007, had 72 tackles, fi ve passes defended and a pair of interceptions ... Lettered in wrestling as a sophomore ... Born Nov. 10, 1990 ... Son of Bob and Amy Ollman ... Has one sister, Megan.

NEBRASKA

4747 Garrett Garrett BRUHN Fullback, 6-2, 215 Fullback, 6-2, 215 Beatrice, Neb. (Beatrice H.S.) Beatrice, Neb. (Beatrice H.S.)Class B all-state fi rst team selection in 2008 for Beatrice High School and head coach Bob Sexton after recording 14 TDs, 700 rushing yards and 350 receiving ... Played fullback, running back and linebacker ... Made 107 tackles including a pair of sacks and had one interception ... Two-time all-district and all-conference ... Honorable mention all-state in 2007 ... Member of three district championship teams in 2008 (11-2), 2007 (9-3) and 2006 (10-2) ... Beatrice advanced to fi nals during his senior year ... Had 20 TDs, 650 rushing yards and 250 receiving as a junior ... Also threw for pair of TDs ... Made 80 tackles including four tackles for loss, forced a pair of fumbles and had an interception ... Three-year starter and letterwinner ... Honorable mention all-state, all-district and all-conference baseball player ... Three-year starter and four-year letterwinner ... Played pitcher, catcher and fi rst base ... Born Dec. 22, 1990 ... Son of Bill and Joan Bruhn ... Has one sister, Vanessa ... Father, who also coached Garrett in baseball, played football and baseball at Peru State.

FLORIDA

3131 Brendin Brendin PIERRE Cornerback, 5-9, 152 Cornerback, 5-9, 152 Miramar, Fla. (Miramar H.S.) Miramar, Fla. (Miramar H.S.)Three-year letterwinner for Miramar High School and head coach Damon Cogdell ... Played on 11-3 regional championship team ... Academic All-American ... Brian Piccalo Award nominee ... Broward Scholar Athlete ... Competed in track .... Born May 1, 1991 ... Son of Darshana Fancois, Miramar, Fla. and Jean-Bernard Pierre ... Has three brothers, Quinton Sejour, Jason Pierre, Demitri Pierre, and one sister, Jeanelle Pierre ... Undecided on college major.

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ILLINOIS

2222 Sam Sam OJURI Running Back, 6-1, 195 Running Back, 6-1, 195 Lake in the Hills, Ill. (Barrington H.S.) Lake in the Hills, Ill. (Barrington H.S.)All-state running back for Barrington High School and head coach Joe Sanchez ... Ranked as the 31st top prospect out of Illinois by Rivals.com... Led the Broncos to the state quarterfi nals and a 9-3 record including a fi ve-game winning streak ... Two-time all-area and all-conference ... Had 1,852 all-purpose yards and 24 TDs as a senior ... Recorded 305 all-purpose yards and 5 TDs in a game last year ... Twice named the Daily Herald Player of the Week ... Had 84 carries for 942 yards as a Daily Herald Player of the Week ... Had 84 carries for 942 yards as a Daily Heraldjunior with 15 TDs and over 1,300 yards all-purpose yards ... Two-time letterwinner in basketball ... Three-year letterwinner in track & fi eld ... Holds Mid-Suburban League (MSL) long jump record at 23-feet, 6-inches ... State qualifi er, and conference and section champion in long jump ... Born Sept. 22, 1990 ... Son of Adebisi and Abosede Ojuri ... Has two sisters, Lovette and Elizabeth.

TEXAS

2828 Mike Mike SIGERS Running Back, 5-9, 165 Running Back, 5-9, 165 Houston, Texas (North Forest H.S.) Houston, Texas (North Forest H.S.)All-district running back for North Forest High School and head coach Lionell Crawford ... Three-year starter ... Posted back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing efforts ... Rushed for 1,300 yards and 15 TDs on 140 carries as a senior ... Gained 1,200 yards and had 12 TDs on 132 carries as a junior ... Finished career with 3,304 yards and 37 TDs on 356 carries ... Born June 23, 1990 ... Son of Tony and Pamela Hall ... Has two brothers, Tony Jr and Terrell.

CALIFORNIA

2121 Nick Nick POWELL-CALHOUN Wide Receiver, 6-4, 205 Wide Receiver, 6-4, 205 Santa Ana, Calif. (Segerstrom H.S.) Santa Ana, Calif. (Segerstrom H.S.)All-CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) wide receiver for Segerstrom High School and head coach Mike Maceranka ... Segerstrom advanced to fi rst round of CIF playoffs ... All-league selection ... Set school single-season records for receiving yards and TD receptions, along with career TD reception mark ... Three-year letterwinner in both basketball and track and fi eld ... Member of league championship track team ... CIF qualifi er in the high jump and 4x400 relay ... Holds school record in high jump (6-feet, 2-inches) ... Born March 29, 1991 ... Son of Andre and Carol Parks ... Has one brother, Nehemiah-Aden Parks, and two sisters, Nia Parks and N'dya Parks.

JUNIOR COLLEGE/TRANSFER

4 Josh Josh GATLIN Cornerback, Junior, 6-2, 195 Cornerback, Junior, 6-2, 195 Jacksonville, Fla. (NDSCS /Englewood H.S.) Jacksonville, Fla. (NDSCS /Englewood H.S.)Transfer from North Dakota State College of Science ... All-region and all-conference performer last season for the Wildcats and head coach Chuck Parsons ... Two-year starter for NDSCS ... Recorded six interceptions in 2008 ... Two-year starter at wide receiver and defensive back at Englewood High School and head coach Thomas Laubach ... Born Feb. 11, 1987 ... Son of Meredith Gatlin ... Related to Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin.

17 17 Sammie SammieROGERS, JR Wide Receiver, Junior, 6-1, 190 Wide Receiver, Junior, 6-1, 190

Los Angeles, Calif. (West Los Angeles CC / Hamilton H.S.)Los Angeles, Calif. (West Los Angeles CC / Hamilton H.S.)Two-time fi rst team 4A Division CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) for Hamilton High School and head coach Kelvin Moore in 2005 and 2006 ... At Hamilton High, caught 44 passes for 834 yards and 12 TDs as a senior and made 27 receptions for 420 yards and 10 TDs as a junior ... Member of Hamilton's 2006 Western League championship team that compile a 9-1 record ... Los Angeles City Section all-City team ... Dean's Honor List with 4.0 GPA during freshman year at West Los Angeles C.C. ... Member of Hamilton's 2007 conference championship track ... Won individual conference titles in 200 and 400, along with anchoring the 400 and 1,600 meter WL champion relays ... Born July 26, 1989 ... Son of Sam Rogers Sr., Los Angeles, and Germaine Devon Love, Pontiac, Mich. ... Has fi ve brothers, Tremaine, Aaron, Tevin, Armani and Zane, and one sister, Ariel ... Father, Sam, played football for Colorado and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills, and cousin, Charles Rogers, played for MSU and drafted by the Detroit Lions.

11 11 Dante Dante PEREZ Quarterback, Junior, 5-8½, 192 Quarterback, Junior, 5-8½, 192 San Jose, Calif. (Valley Christian H.S. / Foothill JC) San Jose, Calif. (Valley Christian H.S. / Foothill JC)All-league performer at quarterback for Foothill College and head coach Doug Boyette ... Directed Foothill to pair of junior college bowl wins ... Set records for career passing yards (5,938) and touchdowns (60), most possing yards (493) , TDs (7) and longest scoring pass (96 yards) in a single-game (493), and most yards in a bowl game (385) ... 2006 graduate of Valley Christian High School ... Two-time Quarterback of the Year and fi rst team all-league for Valley Christian High School and head coach Mike Machado ... Part of four high school championships during career ... Two-year starter for Valley Christian ... Born February 10, 1988 ... Son of Lawrence Perez and Toni Lynch ... Has two brothers, Robert and Jemas, and one sister, Yvonne ... College major is communication.

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30 30 Ryan Ryan JASTRAM Kicker, Junior, 6-0, 195 Kicker, Junior, 6-0, 195 Sioux Falls, S.D. (New Mexico State / Roosevelt H.S.) Sioux Falls, S.D. (New Mexico State / Roosevelt H.S.)Transfer from New Mexico State ... Transfer from New Mexico State ... 2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT):2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Redshirt Redshirt in the New Mexico State program ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): New Mexico State’s kick-off specialist in 2007 ... Recorded 59 kickoffs, averaging 47.9 yards a kickoff and one touchback ... Credited with three tackles including a pair of solos ... Season best 57-yard kickoff vs. Boise State (10-7-07) ... Made 5-of-5 PATs against Southeastern Louisiana (8-30-07) ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Roosevelt High School ... Earned all-state, all-conference and all-city honors as a senior after making 8-of-15 fi eld goals and 59-of-63 PATs for Roosevelt High School, which captured the state championship with a 12-1 record ... Honorable mention all-state selection as a sophomore in 2004 and his team was the state runner-up ... Presidential Scholar, A.P. Scholar and member of the National Honor Society ... PERSONAL: Born February 16, 1989 ... Son of Carol and Terry Jastram ... Has two brothers, Nate and Ben ... Related to former Bison standout Myles Bosch ... Majoring in accounting.

Four preferred walk-ons have been accepted for admission for the fall of 2009 at North Dakota State:

55 55 Logan Logan HUSHKA Linebacker, 6-0, 200 Linebacker, 6-0, 200 Fargo, N.D. (Shanley H.S.) Fargo, N.D. (Shanley H.S.)

4242 Derek Derek LANG Fullback, 6-0, 210 Fullback, 6-0, 210 Wausau, Wis. (West H.S.) Wausau, Wis. (West H.S.)

6262 Danny Danny LUECKE Defensive End, 6-5, 220 Defensive End, 6-5, 220 Fargo, N.D. (South H.S.) Fargo, N.D. (South H.S.)

5454 Jadon Jadon MESSER Linebacker, 6-1, 195 Linebacker, 6-1, 195 Dickinson, N.D. (Richardton-Taylor-Hebron H.S.) Dickinson, N.D. (Richardton-Taylor-Hebron H.S.)

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BISON TRAVEL PLANSSEPT. 3 at IOWA STATE ... Depart Wednesday, Sept. 2, via

charter aircraft to Des Moines, Iowa ... Headquarter at West Des Moines Marriott ... Bus to Ames on Thursday ... Game time is set for 7 p.m. at Jack Trice Stadium ... Return home immediately following game via charter aircraft to Fargo.

SEPT. 12 at SAM HOUSTON STATE ... Depart Friday, Sept. 11, via charter aircraft to Houston, Texas ... Headquarter at the Marriott Houston North at Greenpoint ... Bus to Huntsville ... Game time is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at Bowers Stadium ... Re-turn home immediately following the game via charter aircraft to Fargo.

SEPT. 26 at SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ... Depart Friday, Sept. 25, via charter aircraft to Marion, Ill. ... Bus to Carbondale ... Headquarter at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center ... Game time is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at McAndrews Stadium ... Return home immediately following the game via charter aircraft to Fargo.

OCT. 17 AT SOUTH DAKOTA STATEH DAKOTA STATEH DAKOTA ... Depart Friday, Oct. 16, via charter bus to Sioux Falls ... Headquarter at the Sheraton Sioux Falls ... Bus to Brookings ... Game time is 6 p.m. Saturday at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium ... Return home immediately follow-ing the game via charter bus to Fargo.

OCT. 31 AT WESTERN ILLINOIS ... Depart Friday, Oct. 16, via charter aircraft to Peoria, Ill. ... Bus to Galesburg ... Headquar-ter at Best Western Prairie Inn ... Bus to Macomb ... Game time is 1:05 p.m. Saturday at Hanson Field ... Return home immedi-ately following the game via charter aircraft to Fargo.

NOV. 14 AT INDIANA STATEINDIANA STATEINDIANA ... Depart Friday, Nov. 13, via charter aircraft for Terre Haute, Ind. ... Headquarter at Holiday Inn ... Game time is set for 12:05 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium ... Return home immediately following the game via charter aircraft to Fargo.

THE SERIES VITALSSept. 3 at Iowa State University7 p.m. Series: First Meeting

At Ames, Iowa.: 0-0-0 At Fargo: 0-0-0 Last Game: First Meeting

Sept. 12 at Sam Houston State University6 p.m. Series: NDSU leads 1-0

At Huntsville, Texas: 0-0-0 At Fargo: 1-0-0 Last Game: 2007, NDSU 41-38 in Fargo

Sept. 19 WAGNER COLLEGE6 p.m. Series: First Meeting

At Staten Island, N.Y.: 0-0-0 At Fargo: 0-0-0 Last Game: First Meeting

Sept. 26 at Southern Illinois6 p.m. Series: SIU leads 2-1

At Carbondale, Ill.: 0-2-0 At Fargo: 1-0-0 Last Game: 2008, SIU 35-27 in Fargo

Oct. 3 ILLINOIS STATE1 p.m. Series: NDSU leads 2-0-0 At Normal, Ill.: 1-0-0 At Fargo: 1-0-0 Last Game: 2008, NDSU 25-7 in Normal Last Game: 2008, NDSU 25-7 in Normal

Oct. 10 UNI3:07 p.m. Series: UNI leads 22-19

At Cedar Falls, Iowa: 0-1-0 At Fargo: 0-0-0 Last Game: 2008, UNI 23-13 in Cedar Falls

Oct. 17 at South Dakota State6 p.m. Series: NDSU leads 51-39-5

At Brookings, S.D.: 21-26-2 At Fargo: 30-13-3 Last Game: 2008, SDSU 25-24 in Fargo

Oct. 24 MISSOURI STATE6 p.m. Series: NDSU leads 1-0

At Springfi eld, Mo.: 1-0-0 At Fargo: 0-0-0 Last Game: 2008, NDSU 48-27 In Springfi eld

Oct. 31 at Western Illinois1:05 p.m. Series: Tied 1-1

At Macomb, Ill.: 1-0-0 At Fargo: 0-1-0 Last Game: 2008, WIU 27-22 in Fargo

Nov. 14 at Indiana State12:05 p.m. Series: NDSU leads 1-0

At Terre Haute, Ind.: 0-0-0 At Fargo: 1-0-0 Last Game: 2008, NDSU 34-7 In Fargo

Nov. 21 YOUNGSTOWN STATE1 p.m. Series: YSU leads 2-1 At Youngstown, Ohio: 0-2-0 At Fargo: 1-0-0 Last Game: 2008, YSU 32-24 in Youngstown

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THE SERIES (First Meeting)Year NDSU ISU Site 2009 Ames

Total Points—NDSU 0, ISU 0Shutouts by—NDSU 0, ISU 0Streak—NDSU 0, ISU 0Most Points—NDSU 0 , ISU

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 NORTH DAKOTA STATE 7 p.m.Sept. 12 IOWA 11 a.m. Sept. 19 at Kent State 6 p.m. Sept. 26 ARMY TBA Oct. 3 *at Kansas State TBAOct. 10 *at Kansas TBA Oct. 17 *BAYLOR TBAOct. 24 *at Nebraska TBAOct. 31 *at Texas A&M TBANov. 7 *OKLAHOMA STATE TBANov. 14 *COLORADO TBANov. 21 *at Missouri TBA *–Big 12 Conference game

2008 RESULTS (2-10, 0-8)Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result Aug. 28 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE W 44-17Sept. 6 KENT STATE W 48-28Sept. 13 at Iowa L 5-17Sept. 20 at UNLV (ot) L 31-34Oct. 4 *KANSAS L 33-35Oct. 11 *at Baylor L 10-38Oct. 18 *NEBRASKA L 7-35Oct. 25 *TEXAS A&M L 35-49Nov. 1 *at Oklahoma State L 17-59Nov. 8 *at Colorado L 24-28Nov. 15 *MISSOURI L 20-52Nov. 22 *at Kansas State L 30-38*–Big 12 Conference game

Talented junior Austen Arnaud returns at quarterback for Iowa State University in 2009. Arnaud complet-ed 247 of 401 passes for 2,792 yards and 15 TDs. He also rushed for 401 yards and fi ve TDs.

Location: Ames, IowaFounded: 1858Enrollment: 26,856Nickname: CyclonesColors: CardinalAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FBS)Conference: Big 12Stadium: Jack Trice Stadium (55,000)Turf: Natural Grass

President: Dr. Gregory L. GeoffroyDirector of Athletics: Jamie PollardHead Coach: Paul Rhoads (Missouri Western, 1989)Career Record: First yearRecord at ISU: First YearFootball Offi ce Phone: (515) 294-6721Assistant Coaches: Tom Herman, Offensive coordinator/

quarterbacks Wally Burnham, Defensive coordinator/linebackers Chris Ash, Secondary/ recruiting coordinator Bill Bleil, Assistant head coach/ offensive line Curtis Bray, Defensive ends Shane Burnham, Defensive tackles Courtney Messingham/Tight ends Kenith Pope, Running backs Luke Wells, Wide receivers Brian Schwartze, Director of operationsLettermen Returning/Lost: 52/20Starters Returning/Lost: 19/5Off./Def. Starters Returning: 9/62008 Record: 2-102008 Conference Record: 0-8Football SID: Tom KroschellOffi ce Phone: (515) 294-3372FAX Number: (515) 294-0125E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.cyclones.comMailing Address: Jacobson Building 1800 S. Fourth Street Ames, Iowa 50011Press Box Phone: (515)

Coach Paul Rhoads Austen Arnaud, QB

GAME ONE — IOWA STATESeptember 3, 2009, 7 p.m., Jack Trice Stadium, Ames , Iowa

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GAME TWO — SAM HOUSTON STATESeptember 12, 2009, 6 p.m., Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, Texas

Location: Huntsville, TexasFounded: 1879Enrollment: 16,866Nickname: BearkatsColors: Orange and whiteAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: SouthlandStadium: Bowers (14,000)Turf: RealGrass

President: Dr. James F. GaertnerDirector of Athletics: Bobby WilliamsHead Coach: Todd Whitten (Stephen F. Austin, 1987)Career Record: 65-45 (10 years)Record at SHSU: 20-22 (4 years)Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches: James Ferguson, Offensive coordinator Scott Stoker, Defensive coordinator Duane Dirk, Defensive line Lee Hays, Offensive line Ben Beasley, Linebackers Mike Walton, Defensive secondary Chris Jones, Graduate assistant Patrick Shelby, Graduate assistantLettermen Returning/Lost: 44/19Starters Returning/Lost: 10/12Off./Def. Starters Returning/Lost: 7/32008 Record: 4-62008 Conference Record: 2-5/5thBasic Offense: Multiple, one-backBasic Defense: MultipleFootball SID: Paul RidingsOffi ce Phone: (936) 294-1764FAX Number: (936) 294-3538E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.gobearkats.comMailing Address: Box 2268 Huntsville, TX 77341Physical Address: 620 Bowers Boulevard Huntsville, TX 77341 Press Box Phone: (936) 294-1838

Hunter Schmidt, OGCoach Todd WhittenTHE SERIES (NDSU leads 1-0)Year NDSU SHSU Site 2007 41 38 FARGO2009 Huntsville

Total Points—NDSU 41, SHSU 38Shutouts by—NDSU 0, SHSU 0Streak—NDSU 1Most Points—NDSU 41 (2008), SHSU 38 (2008)Wide Margin—NDSU 3 points (41-38, 2007)

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 WESTERN ILLINOIS 6 p.m. Sept. 12 NORTH DAKOTA STATE 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at Tulsa 6 p.m. Oct. 3 ST. JOSEPH’S (IND.) 2 p.m.Oct. 10 *NICHOLLS STATE 2 p.m. Oct. 17 *at SE Louisiana 6 p.m.Oct. 24 *at Stephen F. Austin 2 p.m. Oct. 31 *NORTHWESTERN STATE 6 p.m. Nov. 7 *at McNeese State 7 p.m. Nov. 14 *CENTRAL ARKANSAS 2 p.m.Nov. 21 *at Texas St.-San Marcos 2 p.m. *–Southland Conference game

2008 RESULTS (4-6, 2-5)Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result Aug. 30 EAST CENTRAL OKLA. W 58-14Sept. 20 at Kansas L 14-38 Sept. 27 at Gardner-Webb W 49-33 Oct. 11 *at Central Arkansas L 46-48 Oct. 18 *McNEESE STATE L 17-28Oct. 25 *at Northwestern State L 16-24 Nov. 1 *STEPHEN F. AUSTIN (ot) W 34-31Nov. 8 *at Nicholls State W 47-37Nov. 15 *SOUTHEASTERN LA. (ot) L 27-30Nov. 22 *TEXAS ST.-SAN MARCOS (ot) L 45-48*–Southland Conference game

North Dakota State’s Matt Kittelson and Matt Anderson converge on Sam Houston State ball carrier during the Bison 41-38 win over the Bearkats in the Fargodome during the 2007 season.

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GAME THREE — WAGNER COLLEGESeptember 19, 2009, 6 p.m., Fargodome, Fargo, North Dakota

Location: Staten Island, New YorkFounded: 1883Enrollment: 2,000Nickname: SeahawksColors: Green and whiteAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: NortheastStadium: Wagner College (3,300)Turf: Field TurfPresident: Dr. Richard Guarasci

Athletic Director: Walt HamelineHead Coach: Walt Hameline (Brockport State, 1975)Career Record: 191-105-2 (28 seasons)Record at Wagner: sameFootball Offi ce Phone: (718) 420-4511Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches: Jim Gibbons, Offensive / Recruiting coordinator Mark Collins, Defensive coordinator/

safeties Jason Houghtaling, Offensive line T.J. Moriarty, Quarterbacks Pete Ottaviano, Asst. offensive line Johan Williams, Defensive line / special teams Andrew Berggren, Defensive line Ivery Gaskins, Wide receivers Mike Horan, Defensive backs Ryne Nutt, Tight ends Jonathan Gombinski, Football operationsLettermen Returning/Lost: 47/22Starters Returning/Lost: 15/Off./Def. Starters Returning: 9/52008 Record: 3-82008 Conference Record: 1-6/7thFootball SID: John BeisserOffi ce Phone: (718) 390-3227Cell Phone: (732) 921-6744FAX Number: (718) 420-4015E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.wagnerathletics.comMailing Address: Spiro Sports Center One Campus Road Staten Island, NY 10301Press Box Phone: (718) 420-4050

Coach Walt Hameline Lon Woods, FB

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 5 STONEHILL 1 p.m.Sept. 10 at SUNY-Maritime 7 p.m.Sept. 19 at North Dakota State 6 p.m.Sept. 26 *SAINT FRANCIS (PA) 1 p.m.Oct. 3 at Bryant 1 p.m.Oct. 10 *at Monmouth 1 p.m.Oct. 24 *SACRED HEART 1 p.m.Oct. 31 *at Duquesne 1 p.m.Nov. 7 *CENTRAL CONN. ST. 1 p.m.Nov. 14 *at Robert Morris NoonNov. 21 *ALBANY 1 p.m.*–Northeast Conference game

2008 RESULTS (3-8, 1-6)Date Opponent ResultDate Opponent ResultSept. 5 at Stonehill L 13-14 Set. 13 IONA W 45-28 Sept. 19 at Marist W 21-14 Sept. 27 BRYANT L 14-24 Oct. 4 *at Central Conn. State L 10-35Oct. 11 *MONMOUTH L 17-31Oct. 18 *at Saint Francis (Pa.) W 17-13Oct. 25 *ROBERT MORRIS L 3-35Oct. 31 *at Sacred Heart L 20-42Nov. 8 *DUQUESNE L 0-14Nov. 15 *at Albany L 11-30*–Northeast Conference game

THE SERIES (First Meeting)Year NDSU Wagneragner Site agner Site agner2009 FARGO

Total Points—NDSU 0, WC 0Shutouts by—NDSU 0,WC 0Streak—NDSU 0, WC 0Most Points—NDSU 0 , WC 0

North Dakota State has played one Northeast Conference team -- Central Connecticut State -- during the 2008 season. Running back Matt Voigtlander is knocked out of bounds during the Bison 50-14 win last year.

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GAME FOUR — SOUTHERN ILLINOISSeptember 26, 2009, 6 p.m., McAndrew Stadium, Carbondale, Illinois

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 5 at Marshall TBASept. 19 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST 6 p.m.Sept. 26 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE 6 p.m.Oct. 3 *at Western Illinois 6:05 p.m. Oct. 10 *ILLINOIS STATE 2 p.m.Oct. 17 *at UNI 4:05 p.m.Oct. 24 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE 3 p.m.Oct. 31 *at Indiana State 12:05 p.m.Nov. 7 *at South Dakota State 1 p.m.Nov. 14 MISSOURI STATE 2 p.m.Nov. 21 at SE Missouri State 1 p.m.*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

2008 RESULTS (9-3, 7-1)Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 6 HAMPTON W 37-31Sept. 13 at Northwestern L 7-33 Sept. 27 *NORTHERN IOWA W 27-24Oct. 4 *at North Dakota State L 27-35Oct. 11 *INDIANA STATE W 60-7Oct. 18 *at Youngstown State W 33-0Oct. 25 *at Missouri State W 23-17Nov. 1 NORTH DAKOTA W 40-21Nov. 8 *WESTERN ILLINOIS W 24-14Nov. 15 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE W 38-35Nov. 22 *at Illinois State (ot) W 17-10Nov. 29 $NEW HAMPSHIRE L 20-29*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game$–NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs

Location: Carbondale, IllinoisFounded: 1869Enrollment: 20,983Nickname: SalukisColors: Maroon and whiteAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: Missouri Valley FootballStadium: McAndrew (17,324)Turf: AstroPlay Turf

Brandin Jordan, LB

President: Dr. Glenn PoshardAthletic Director: Mario MocciaHead Coach: Dale Lennon (North Dakota, 1985)Career Record: 111-36 (12 years)Record at SIU: 9-3 (1 year)Football Offi ce Phone: (618) 453-3331Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches: Bubba Schweigert, Associate head

coach/Defensive coordinator Randy Hedberg, Co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Phil Longo, Co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers Tom Dosch, Inside linebackers/ special teams Phil Meyer, Offensive line Eric Schmidt, Outside linebackers/ defensive line Travis Stepps, Secondary Kenni Burns, Tight ends Steve Crutchley, Running backsLettermen Returning/Lost: 43/12Starters Returning/Lost: 18/6Off./Def. Starters Returning: 7/9Basic Offense: MultipleBasic Defense: 3-42008 Record: 11-32008 Conference Record: 7-1/T1stFootball SID: Tom WeberOffi ce Phone: (618) 453-7236FAX Number: (618) 453-2648E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.siusalukis.comMailing & Overnight Address: Room 130B, Lingle Hall-SIU Arena Carbondale, IL 62901-6620Press Box Phone: (618) 453-3049

Coach Dale Lennon

Year NDSU SIU Site 1963 15 20 L–Carbondale2005 0 9 L–Carbondale2008 35 27 W–FARGO2009 Carbondale

Total Points–NDSU 50, SIU 56Shutouts by–NDSU 0, SIU 1Streak–SIU 2 (1963, 2005)Most Points–NDSU 35 (2008), SIU 27 (2008)Wide Margin–NDSU 8 points (35-27, 2008), SIU SIU SIU

9 points (9--0, 2005)

THE SERIES (SIU, 2-1)

North Dakota State linebacker Mike Maresh makes the tackle on this play during the Bison 35-27 comeback victory over Southern Illinois in the Fargodome during the 2008 season.

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GAME FIVE — ILLINOIS STATEOctober 3, 2009, 1 p.m., Fargodome, Fargo, North Dakota

THE SERIES (NDSU leads 2-0)Year NDSU ILS Site 2007 54 28 W–FARGO2008 25 7 W–Normal2009 FARGO

Total Points—NDSU 79, ILS 35Shutouts by—NDSU 0, ILS 0Streak—NDSU 2Most Points—NDSU 54 (2007), ILS 28 (2007)Widest Margin—NDSU 26 points (54-28, 2007)

Location: Normal, IllinoisFounded: 1857Enrollment: 20,450Nickname: RedbirdsColors: Red and whiteAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: Missouri Valley FootballStadium: Hancock (15,000)Turf: FieldTurfPresident: Dr. Al Bowman

Athletic Director: Dr. Sheahon ZengerHead Coach: Brock Spack (Purdue, 1983)Career Record: First yearRecord at Illinois State: First yearOffi ce Phone: (309) 438-8671Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches: Jay Peterson, Asst. head coach/ linebackers Steve Farmer, Offensive coordinator/

offensive linePhil Elmassian, Defensive coordinator

Lamar Conard, Defensive backs Luke Huard, Quarterbacks Spence Nowinski, Defensive line Taylor Stubblefi eld, Wide receivers Jim Williams, Tight ends/H-backs/ special teams Holmon Wiggins, Running backs Dan Shula, Offensive assistantLettermen Returning/Lost: 43/17Starters Returning/Lost: 14/8Off./Def. Starters Returning: 5/9Basic Offense: MultipleBasic Defense: 4-32008 Record: 3-82008 Conference Record: 2-6/TthFootball SID: Mike WilliamsOffi ce Phone: (309) 438-7748Cell Phone: (812) 230-8351FAX Number: (309) 438-5634E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.goredbirds.comMailing & Overnight Address: 202 Horton Field House College at Delaine Normal, IL 61761Press Box Phone: (309) 438-2772 North Dakota State running back Pat Paschall (2) has rushed 26 times for 238 yards and one

touchdown in two previous meetings against Illinois State.

Kelvyn Hemphill, DBCoach Brock Spack

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 at Eastern Illinois 7 p.m.Sept. 12 at Illinois 6 p.m.Sept. 19 AUSTIN PEAY 6:30 p.m.Sept. 26 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 7 p.m.Oct. 3 *at North Dakota State 1 p.m.Oct. 10 *at Southern Illinois 2 p.m.Oct. 17 *INDIANA STATE 2 p.m.Oct. 31 *at Missouri State 1 p.m.Nov. 7 *WESTERN ILLINOIS 1 p.m.Nov. 14 *at Youngstown State NoonNov. 21 UNI Noon*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

2008 RESULTS (3-8, 2-6)Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Aug. 30 at Marshall L 10-35Sept. 13 at Murray State W 42-23Sept. 20 EASTERN ILLINOIS L 21-25Oct. 4 *at Indiana State W 57-6Oct. 11 *at UNI L 17-31Oct. 18 *MISSOURI STATE L 28-34Oct. 25 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE L 7-25Nov. 1 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE W 54-44Nov. 8 *at South Dakota State L 21-52Nov. 15 *at Western Illinois (ot) L 45-48Nov. 22 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (ot) L 10-17*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

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GAME SIX — NORTHERN IOWAOctober 10, 2009, 3:07 p.m., Fargodome, Fargo, North Dakota

Location: Cedar Falls, IowaFounded: 1876Enrollment: 12,908Nickname: PanthersColors: Purple and old goldAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: Missouri Valley FootballStadium: UNI Dome (16,324)Turf: Artifi cial

President: Dr. Benjamin Allen Athletic Director: Troy DannenHead Coach: Mark Farley (UNI, 1986)Career Record: 75-28, 8 yearsRecord at UNI: sameOffi ce Phone: (319) 273-5674Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches: Bill Salmon, Co-offensive coordinator/

wide receivers Mario Verduzco, Co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Chris Klieman, Defensive coordinator/ defensive backs Rick Nelson, Recruiting coordinator/

offensive line Atif Austin, Running backs Erik Chinander, Tight ends Jovan Dewitt, Linebackers Bill Wilt, Defensive lineLettermen Returning/Lost: 42/18Starters Returning/Lost: 15/9Off./Def. Starters Returning: 9/5Basic Offense: MultipleBasic Defensive: 4-32008 Record: 12-32008 Conference Record: 7-1/T1stFootball SID: Colin McDonoughOffi ce Phone: (319) 273-5456Cell Phone: (319) 415-4059FAX Number: (319) 273-3602E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.unipanthers.comMailing & Overnight Address: Athletic Media Relations Offi ce UNI-Dome Upper NW

Cedar Falls, IA 50614Press Box Phone: (319) 273-6311

Coach Mark Farley

Year NDSU UNI Site 1938 14 7 W–FARGO1939 0 19 L–Cedar Falls1940 7 13 L–FARGO1941 6 51 L–Cedar Falls1942 19 27 L–FARGO1946 0 21 L–Cedar Falls1947 12 13 L–FARGO1948 0 19 L–Cedar Falls1949 6 27 L–FARGO1950 25 32 L–Cedar Falls1951 27 14 W–FARGO1952 0 32 L–Cedar Falls1953 21 27 L–FARGO1954 0 39 L–Cedar Falls1955 0 32 L–FARGO1956 19 13 W–Cedar Falls1957 0 18 L–FARGO1958 11 21 L–Cedar Falls1959 32 22 W–FARGO1960 7 19 L–Cedar Falls1961 8 33 L–FARGO1962 0 33 L–Cedar Falls1963 21 0 W–FARGO1964 14 7 W–Cedar Falls1965 20 7 W–FARGO1966 14 41 L–Cedar Falls

James Ruffi n, DE

Year NDSU UNI Site 1967 10 9 W–FARGO1968 31 15 W–Cedar Falls1969 41 13 W–FARGO1970 43 10 W–Cedar Falls1971 23 11 W–FARGO1972 42 0 W–Cedar Falls1973 21 0 W–FARGO1974 0 20 L–Cedar Falls1975 16 23 L–FARGO1976 10 9 W–Cedar Falls1977 58 0 W–FARGO1978 42 14 W–FARGO1979 10 21 L–Cedar Falls1982 12 7 W–FARGO2008 13 23 L–Cedar Falls2009 FARGO

Total Points—NDSU 655, UNI 762Shutouts by—NDSU 4, UNI 9Streak—NDSU 7 (1967-1973), UNI 9 (1939-1950)Most Points—NDSU 58 (1977), UNI 51 (1941) Widest Margin—NDSU 58 points (58-0, 1977),

UNI 45 points (51-6, 1941)

THE SERIES (UNI leads 23-18)

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 5 at Iowa TBASept. 12 SOUTH DAKOTA 4:05 p.m.Sept. 19 SAINT FRANCIS (PA.) 4:05 p.m.Sept. 26 *at Missouri State 1 p.m.Oct. 3 * INDIANA STATE 4:05 p.m.Oct. 10 *at North Dakota State 3:07 p.m.Oct. 17 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 4:05 p.m.Oct. 24 *at South Dakota State TBANov. 7 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE 4:05 p.m.Nov. 14 *WESTERN ILLINOIS 4:05 p.m.Nov. 21 *at Illinois State TBA*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

2008 RESULTS (12-3, 7-1)Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result Aug. 30 at Brigham Young L 17-41Sept. 6 SOUTH DAKOTA W 24-13Sept. 20 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE W 34-20Sept. 27 *at Southern Illinois L 24-27Oct. 2 NICHOLLS STATE W 34-14Oct. 11 *ILLINOIS STATE W 31-17Oct. 18 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE W 23-13Oct 25 *at Youngstown State W 21-20Nov. 1 *at Western Illinois W 30-6Nov. 8 *MISSOURI STATE W 42-0Nov. 15 *at Indiana State W 28-0Nov. 22 at Southern Utah W 34-24Nov. 29 $MAINE W 40-15Dec. 6 $NEW HAMPSHIRE W 36-34Dec. 13 $RICHMOND L 20-21*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game$–NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs

North Dakota State and Northern Iowa met on the gridiron for the fi rst time since the 1982 season last year. UNI won 23-13 in Cedar Falls. The two schools were members of the North Central Confer-ence.

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THE SERIES (NDSU leads 51-39-5)Year NDSU SDSU Site 1903 85 0 W–FARGO1908 0 11 L–FARGO1909 11 5 W–Brookings1910 3 6 L–FARGO1911 3 14 L–Brookings1911 3 14 L–Brookings1913 6 7 L–Brookings1915 0 21 L–FARGO1917 14 21 L–Brookings1919 0 0 T–FARGO1920 7 28 L–Brookings1921 0 54 L–FARGO1922 0 13 L–Brookings1923 14 13 W–FARGO1924 0 14 L–Brookings1924 0 14 L–Brookings1925 3 3 T–Brookings1926 0 21 L–Brookings1927 0 34 L–FARGO1928 6 27 L–Brookings1928 6 27 L–Brookings1929 0 0 T–FARGO1930 24 0 W–Brookings1931 0 7 L–FARGO1932 12 6 W–Brookings1933 7 13 L–FARGO1933 7 13 L–FARGO1934 0 38 L–Brookings1935 7 6 W–FARGO1936 7 0 W–Brookings1937 6 13 L–FARGO1937 6 13 L–FARGO1938 13 7 W–Brookings1939 0 6 L–FARGO1940 0 7 L–Brookings1941 25 0 W–FARGO1942 0 14 L–Brookings1942 0 14 L–Brookings1946 6 0 W–FARGO1947 0 7 L–Brookings1948 6 7 L–FARGO1949 13 33 L–Brookings

Year NDSU SDSU Site 1986 49 7 W–Brookings1987 43 7 W–FARGO1988 55 26 W–Brookings1989 33 12 W–Brookings1990 40 28 W–FARGO1990 40 28 W–FARGO1991 35 0 W–Brookings1992 47 10 W–FARGO1993 30 42 L–Brookings1994 52 39 W–FARGO1995 26 17 W–Brookings1996 31 7 W–FARGO1997 27 34 L–Brookings1998 35 32 W–FARGO1999 28 7 W–Brookings1999 28 7 W–Brookings2000 21 3 W–FARGO2001 45 38 W–FARGO2002 20 25 L–Brookings2003 24 0 W–FARGO2004 21 24 L–Brookings2005 41 17 W–FARGO2006 41 28 W–FARGO2007 24 29 L–Brookings2008 24 25 L–FARGO2009 Brookings

Total Points—NDSU 1,934, SDSU 1,545

Shutouts By—NDSU 13, SDSU 16Streak—NDSU 17 (1976-1992), SDSU

5 (1911-1917)Most Points—NDSU 85 (1903), SDSU

60 (1950)Wide Margin—NDSU 85 points (85-

0, 1903), SDSU 60 points (60-0, 1950)

Location: Brookings, South DakotaFounded: 1881Enrollment: 11,706Nickname: JackrabbitsColors: Yellow and blueAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: Missouri Valley FootballStadium: Coughlin-Alumni (16,000)Turf: Natural grass

President: Dr. David ChicoineAthletic Director: Dr. Fred OienHead Coach: John Stiegelmeier (South

Dakota State, 1979)Career Record: 75-56-0 (12 years)Record at SDSU: SameOffi ce Phone: (605) 688-5525Best Time to Reach Coach: 10 a.m.-noonAssistant Coaches: Luke Meadows, Assoc. head coach/co-

offensive coordinator/offensive line Shannon Moore, Running backs/tight

ends/special teams Jay Bubak, Co-defensive coordinator/secondary Clint Brown, Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line Shawn Mennenga, LinebackersLettermen Returning/Lost: 42/13Starters Returning/Lost: 16/10Off./Def. Starters Returning: 6/82008 Record: 7-42008 Conference Record: 6-2/3rdFootball SID: Jason HoveOffi ce Phone: (605) 688-4623Cell Phone: (605) 695-1827FAX Number: (605) 688-5999E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.gojacks.comMailing Address: SDSU Box 2820 Stanley J. Marshall HPER Center Brookings, SD 57007-1497Overnight Address: 11th St. and 16th Ave. Brookings, SD 57007-1497Press Box Phone: (605) 688-4623

Coach John Stiegelmeier Danny Batten, DL Year NDSU SDSU Site 1950 0 60 L–FARGO1951 7 7 T–Brookings1952 47 0 W–FARGO1953 14 32 L–Brookings1954 13 50 L–FARGO1954 13 50 L–FARGO1955 7 33 L–Brookings1956 26 9 W–FARGO1957 14 32 L–Brookings1958 33 20 W–FARGO1959 8 6 W–Brookings1960 14 14 T–FARGO1961 12 41 L–Brookings1962 6 17 L–FARGO1963 25 40 L–Brookings1963 25 40 L–Brookings1964 20 13 W–FARGO1965 41 13 W–Brookings1966 35 6 W–FARGO1967 34 14 W–Brookings1967 34 14 W–Brookings1968 21 3 W–FARGO1969 20 13 W–Brookings1970 35 0 W–FARGO1971 13 20 L–Brookings1972 34 16 W–FARGO1972 34 16 W–FARGO1973 24 14 W–Brookings1974 28 0 W–FARGO1975 8 13 L–Brookings1976 13 0 W–FARGO1976 13 0 W–FARGO1977 27 14 W–Brookings1978 28 26 W–Brookings1979 38 14 W–FARGO1980 23 16 W–Brookings1981 48 24 W–FARGO1982 10 3 W–Brookings1983 24 12 W–Brookings1984 55 30 W–FARGO1985 41 7 W–FARGO

GAME SEVEN — SOUTH DAKOTA STATEOctober 17, 2009, 6 p.m., Coughlin-Alumni Stadium, Brookings, South Dakota

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 12 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 6 p.m. Sept. 19 *INDIANA STATE 6 p.m. Sept. 26 *at Illinois State 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Cal Poly 6 p.m. Oct. 10 *at Missouri State 2 p.m. Oct. 17 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE 6 p.m. Oct. 24 *UNI 2 p.m. Oct. 31 *at Youngstown State 4 p.m.Nov. 7 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 1 p.m.Nov. 14 at Minnesota TBA Nov. 21 *at Western Illinois 1:05 p.m. *–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

2008 RESULTS (7-5, 6-2)Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Aug. 28 at Iowa State L 17-44 Sept. 6 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE W 40-7Sept. 13 *WESTERN ILLINOIS W 24-22Sept. 20 *at Northern Iowa L 20-34Sept. 27 at Stephen F. Austin W 50-48 Oct. 4 McNEESE STATE (3 ot) L 44-46Oct. 18 CAL POLY L 28-42Oct. 25 *at Indiana State W 49-9Nov. 1 *MISSOURI STATE W 43-13 Nov. 8 *ILLINOIS STATE W 52-21Nov. 15 *at Southern Illinois L 35-38Nov. 22 *at North Dakota State W 25-24*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

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GAME EIGHT — MISSOURI STATEOctober 24, 2009, 6 p.m., Fargodome, Fargo, North Dakota

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 5 at Arkansas 6 p.m. Sept. 12 TENNESSEE-MARTIN 6 p.m. Sept. 19 MURRAY STATE 6 p.m. Sept. 26 *UNI 1 p.m. Oct. 3 *at Youngstown State 5 p.m. Oct. 10 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 2 p.m. Oct. 17 *at Western Illinois 3 p.m. Oct. 24 *at North Dakota State 6 p.m.Oct. 31 *ILLINOIS STATE 1 p.m. Nov. 7 *INDIANA STATE 1 p.m.Nov. 14 *at Southern Illinois 2 p.m. *–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

2008 RESULTS (4-7, 3-5)Date Opponent ResultDate Opponent ResultSept. 4 WASHBURN L 27-35Sept. 13 at Oklahoma State L 13-57 Sept. 20 at SE Missouri State W 45-28Oct. 4 *WESTERN ILLINOIS L 21-33 Oct. 11 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE W 42-28 Oct. 18 *at Illinois State W 34-28Oct 25 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS L 17-23Nov. 1 *at South Dakota State L 13-43 Nov. 8 *at UNI L 0-42Nov. 15 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE L 27-48 Nov. 22 *at Indiana State (ot) W 27-24*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

Location: Springfi eld, MissouriFounded: 1905Enrollment: 21,688Nickname: BearsColors: Maroon and whiteAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: Missouri Valley FootballStadium: Plaster Field (16,300)Turf: FieldTurf

President: Dr. Michael NietzelAthletic Director: Bill RoweHead Coach: Terry Allen (UNI, 1976)Career Record: 107-80 (15 years)Record at Missouri State: 12-21 (3 years)Offi ce Phone: (417) 836-5343Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches: D.J. Vokolek, Asst. head coach/ defensive coordinator/linebackers Rob Christophel, Offensive coordinator/receivers Rob Bolks, Defensive backs/ recruiting coordinator Sean Coughlin, Offensive line Bob Montgomery, Tight ends John Scott, Defensive ends Courtney Sanders, Defensive tackles Michael Hunter, TailbacksLettermen Returning/Lost: 41/18Starters Returning/Lost: 10/12Off./Def. Starters Returning: 6/4Basic Offense: SpreadBasic Defense: 3-42008 Record: 4-72008 Conference Record: 3-5/6thFootball SID: Rick KindhartOffi ce Phone: (417) 836-4585Cell Phone: (573) 239-8439FAX Number: (417) 836-4868E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.missouristatebears.comMailing & Overnight Address:

901 South National Avenue Springfi eld, MO 65897Press Box Phone: (417) 836-5976

Clay Harbor, TECoach Terry Allen

North Dakota State defensive end Joe Lardinois (54) scored on a 17-yard fumble recovery in the Bison 48-27 win over Missouri State during the 2008 season.

THE SERIES (NDSU leads 1-0)Year NDSU MSU Site 2008 48 27 W–Springfi eld2009 FARGO

Total Points--NDSU 48, MSU 27Shutouts by--NDSU 0, MSU 0Streak--NDSU 1Most Points--NDSU 48 (2008), MSU 27 (2008)Widest Margin--NDSU 21 (48-27, 2008)

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Location: Macomb, IllinoisFounded: 1899Enrollment: 13,331Nickname: LeathernecksColors: Purple and goldAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: Missouri Valley FootballStadium: Hanson Field (16,368)Turf: Natural Grass

President: Dr. Alvin GoldfarbAthletic Director: Dr. Tim M. Van AlstineHead Coach: Don Patterson (West Point, 1973)Career Record: 62-45 (10 years)Record at WIU: sameOffi ce Phone: (309) 298-1515Best Time to Reach Coach: 8-9 a.m.

weekdaysAssistant Coaches: Mark Hendrickson, Asst. head coach/

offensive coordinator Thomas Casey, Defensive coordinator Josh McCall, Offensive line Thad Ward, Running backs Steve McKane, Defensive line Carl Franks, Defensive backsLettermen Returning/Lost: 29/22Starters Returning/Lost: 11/13Off./Def. Starters Returning: 5/5Basic Offense: Pro formationBasic Defense: Multiple 2008 Record: 6-52008 Conference Record: 4-4/T3rdFootball SID: Katie J. KaneOffi ce Phone: (309) 298-1133FAX Number: (309) 298-2060E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.wiuathletics.comMailing Address: Western Illinois University 213 Western Hall Macomb, IL 61455Press Box Phone: (309) 298-1255

GAME NINE — WESTERN ILLINOISOctober 31, 2009, 1:05 p.m., Hanson Field, Macomb, Illinois

THE SERIES (Tied 1-1)Year NDSU WIU Site 2007 41 28 W–Macomb2008 22 27 L–FARGO2009 Macomb

Total Points–NDSU 63, WIU 55Shutouts by–NDSU 0, WIU 0Streak–NDSU 1 (2007), WIU 1 (2008)Most Points–NDSU 41 (2007), WIU 28 (2007)Widest Margin–NDSU 13 points (41-28, 2007), WIU 5 points (27-22, 2008)

North Dakota State noseguard Michael Fairbairn (99) and linebacker Tyler Henry (37) com-bine efforts to make the stop during Western Illinois’ 27-22 win over the Bison in 2008.

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 at Sam Houston State 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Northern Illinois 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 6:05 p.m. Oct. 3 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 6:05 p.m. Oct. 10 *at Youngstown State 6 p.m.Oct. 17 *MISSOURI STATE 3:05 p.m.Oct. 24 *at Indiana State 3:05 p.m. Oct. 31 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE 1:05 p.m. Nov. 7 *at Illinois State 1 p.m.Nov. 14 *at UNI 4:05 p.m.Nov. 21 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 1:05 p.m. *–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

2008 RESULTS (6-5, 4-4)Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Aug. 30 at Arkansas L 24-28Sept. 6 QUINCY W 63-0Sept. 13 *at South Dakota State L 22-24Sept. 20 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN W 34-14 Oct. 4 *at Missouri State W 33-21Oct. 11 *at North Dakota State W 27-22Oct. 18 *INDIANA STATE W 56-0 Nov. 1 *UNI L 6-30Nov. 8 *at Southern Illinois L 14-24Nov. 15 *ILLINOIS STATE (ot) W 48-45Nov. 22 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE L 28-31*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

Kyle Glazier, LBCoach Don Patterson

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Location: Terre Haute, Ind.Founded: 1865Enrollment: 10,457Nickname: SycamoresColors: Royal blue and whiteAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: Missouri Valley FootballStadium: Memorial (12,764)Turf: AstroPlay

President: Dr. Lloyd W. Bengamin IIIAthletic Director: Ron PrettymanHead Coach: Trent Miles (Indiana State, 1987)Career Record: First seasonRecord at Indiana State: First seasonOffi ce Phone: (812) 237-4074Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches: Mike Denbrock, Associate head coach/

linebackers/special Teams Shannon Jackson, Defensive coordinator/defensive line Troy Walters, Offensive coordinator/

wide receivers David Poinsett, Offensive Line/ recruiting coordinator Jesse Minter, Running backs Luke Powell, Defensive backs

Jayden Everett, Linebackers assistant Morgan Turner, Quarterbacks

Dennis Raetz, Football developmentLettermen Returning/Lost: 39/15Starters Returning/Lost: 21/4Off./Def. Starters Returning: 10/92008 Record: 0-122008 Conference Record: 0-8/9thBasic Offense: MultipleBasic Defense: 4-2-5Football SID: Ace HuntOffi ce Phone: (812) 237-4159Cell Phone: (812) 243-5568FAX Number: (812) 237-4157E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.gosycamores.comMailing Address: 567 N. Fifth Street, Room A-15 Terre Haute, IN 47809Press Box Phone: (812) 237-7656

GAME TEN — INDIANA STATENovember 14, 2009, 12:05 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute, Indiana

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Aug. 27 QUINCY 6:05 p.m. Sept. 5 at Louisville 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 EASTERN ILLINOIS 12:05 p.m. Sept. 19 *at South Dakota State 7 p.m. Sept. 26 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE 12:05 p.m.Oct. 3 *at UNI 4:05 p.m. Oct. 17 *at Illinois State 2 p.m. Oct. 24 *WESTERN ILLINOIS 3:05 p.m. Oct. 31 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 12:05 p.m.Nov. 7 *at Missouri State 1 p.m. Nov. 14 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE 12:05 p.m. *–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

2008 RESULTS (0-11, 0-8)Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Aug. 28 at Eastern Michigan L 0-52Sept. 13 at Eastern Illinois L 3-38Sept. 20 at Northern Illinois L 3-48Sept. 27 SE MISSOURI STATE L 21-24Oct. 4 *ILLINOIS STATE L 6-57Oct. 11 *at Southern Illinois L 7-60Oct. 18 *at Western Illinois L 0-56Oct. 25 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE L 9-49Nov. 1 *at North Dakota State L 7-34Nov. 8 *at Youngstown State L 21-35Nov. 15 *UNI L 0-28Nov. 22 *MISSOURI STATE (ot) L 24-27*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

Darrius Gates, RBCoach Trent Miles

North Dakota State defensive tackle Matt Phillips (left) and defensive Nick Compton (49) stopped the running back during the Bison 34-7 win against Indiana State in the Fargodome in 2008.

THE SERIES (First Meeting)Year NDSU INS Site 2008 34 7 FARGO2009 Terre Haute

Total Points–NDSU 34, INS 7Shutouts by–NDSU 0, INS 0Streak–NDSU 1Most Points–NDSU 34 (2008), INS 7 (2008)Wide Margin–NDSU 27 points (34-7, 2008)

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GAME ELEVEN — YOUNGSTOWN STATENovember 21, 2009, 1 p.m., Fargodome, Fargo, North Dakota

THE 2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sept. 5 at Pittsburgh TBASept. 12 AUSTIN PEAY 4 p.m.Sept. 19 at Northeastern 1 p.m.Sept. 26 *at Indiana State 12:05 p.m.Oct. 3 *MISSOURI STATE 6 p.m.Oct. 10 *WESTERN ILLINOIS 6 p.m.Oct. 24 *at Southern Illinois 4 p.m.Oct. 31 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 4 p.m.Nov. 7 *at UNI 4:05 p.m.Nov. 14 *ILLINOIS STATE 1 p.m.Nov. 21 *at North Dakota State 1 p.m.*–Missouri Valley Football Conference game

Brandon Summers, QBCoach Jon Heacock

2008 RESULTS (4-8, 3-5)Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Aug. 30 at Ohio State L 0-43Sept. 6 *at South Dakota State L 7-40 Sept. 13 CENTRAL STATE W 38-0Sept. 20 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE W, 32-24Sept. 27 LIBERTY L, 28-31Oct. 4 at Southern Utah L, 7-14Oct. 11 *at Missouri State L, 28-42Oct. 18 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS L, 0-33Oct. 25 *UNI L, 20-21Nov. 1 *at Illinois State L, 44-54Nov. 8 *INDIANA STATE W, 35-21Nov. 22 *at Western Illinois W, 31-28 *–Missouri Valley Football Conferencegame

Wide receiver Kole Heckendorf matched a career-high with nine receptions in the 32-24 loss at Youngstown State during the 2008 season. Heckendorf graduated as the program’s all-time leader in receptions and receiv-ing yards.

Location: Youngstown, OhioFounded: 1908Enrollment: 13,712Nickname: PenguinsColors: Red and whiteAffi liation: NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: Missouri Valley FootballStadium: Stambaugh (20,630)Turf: Sprinturf

President: Dr. David SweetAthletics Director: Ron StrolloHead Coach: Jon Heacock (Muskingum, 1983)Career Record: 54-39 (8 years)Record at YSU: SameOffi ce Phone: (330) 941-3478Best Time to Reach Coach: Mornings

(Through SID)Assistant Coaches: Tom Anthony, Asst. defensive line Chris Bache, Offensive line Sam Eddy, Asst. head coach/ running backs Dave Elliott, Wide receivers Sherod Holmes, Cornerbacks Mike Kollakowski, Safeties Benyard Jones, Defensive line Jerry Olsavsky, Linebackers Mark Spencer, Offensive assistant Brian Wright, Offensive coordinator/

quarterbacksLettermen Returning/Lost: 45/19Starters Returning/Lost: 17/9Off./Def. Starters Returning: 5/9Basic Offense: SpreadBasic Defense: 4-32008 Record: 4-82008 Conference Record: 3-5/T6thFootball SID: Trevor ParksOffi ce Phone: (330) 941-3192Cell Phone: (330) 330-402-3289FAX Number: (330) 941-3191E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.ysusports.comMailing & Overnight Address: One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555Press Box Phone: (330) 941-7233

THE SERIES (YSU leads 2-1)Year NDSU YSU Site 1972 16 10 W–FARGO1973 10 12 L–Youngstown2008 24 32 L–Youngstown2009 FARGO

Total Points–NDSU 50, YSU 54Shutouts by–NDSU 0, YSU 0Streak–NDSU 1 (1972), YSU 2 (1973, 2008)Most Points–NDSU 24 (2008), YSU 32 (2008)Wide Margin–NDSU 6 points (16-10, 1972), YSU

8 points (32-24, 2008)

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INDIANA STATE

YOUNGSTOWN YOUNGSTOWN STATE

UNI MISSOURISTATE

ILLINOISSTATE

SOUTH DAKOTA

STATEWAGNER WESTERN

ILLINOISIOWASTATE

SAMHOUSTON

STATESOUTHERN

ILLINOIS

Aug. 27(Thurs.)

Sept. 3/5

Sept. 10/12

Sept. 19

Sept. 26

Oct. 3

Oct. 10

Oct. 17

Oct. 24

Oct. 31

Nov. 7

Nov. 14

Nov. 21

WESTERNILLINOIS6 p.m. (Sat.)(Sat.)(Sat.)

ND STATE6 p.m.

at Tulsa6 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S(IND.)2 p.m.

NICHOLLSSTATE2 p.m.

at SELouisiana

6 p.m.

at Stephen F. Austin2 p.m.

N’WESTERNSTATE6 p.m.

at McNeeseState

7 p.m.

CENTRALARKANSAS

2 p.m.

at TexasState

2 p.m.

STONEHILL1 p.m.(Sat.)

at SUNY-Maritime 7 p.m. (Thurs.)

at ND STATE6 p.m.6 p.m.

ST. FRANCIS(PA.)

1 pm.

at Bryant1 p.m.

at Mon-mouth1 p.m.

SACRED HEART1 p.m.

at Duquense

1 p.m.

CENTRALCONN ST1 p.m.

at Robert Morris1 p.m.

ALBANY1 p.m.

at IowaTBA

(Sat.)

SOUTHDAKOTA

4:05 p.m.

ST. FRANCIS (PA.)

4:05 p.m.

at Missouri State

1 p.m.

INDIANASTATE

4:05 p.m.

at ND State3:07 p.m.

SOUTHERNILLINOIS

4:05 p.m.

at SD State2 p.m.

YOUNGSTOWNSTATE

4:05 p.m.

WESTERNILLINOIS

4:05 p.m.

at IllinoisStateNoon

GEORGIASOUTHERN

6 p.m.

INDIANASTATE6 p.m.

at Illinois State

7 p.m.

at CalPoly

6 p.m.

at Missouri State

2 p.m.

ND STATE6 p.m.

UNI2 p.m.

at YoungstownState

4 p.m.

SOUTHERNILLINOIS1 p.m.

atMinnesota

TBA

at Western Illinois

1:05 p.m.

at Arkansas6 p.m.(Sat.)

TENN-MARTIN6 p.m.

MURRAY STATE6 p.m.

UNI1 p.m.

at YoungstownState

6 p.m.

SD STATE2 p.m.

at WesternIllinois3 p.m.

at ND State6 p.m.

ILLINOISSTATE1 p.m.

INDIANASTATE1 p.m.

at SouthernIllinois2 p.m.

at SamHouston

State6 p.m. (Thurs.)6 p.m. (Thurs.)6 p.m. (Thurs.)

at NorthernIllinois

TBA

STEPHEN F.AUSTIN

6:05 p.m.

SOUTHERNILLINIOIS6:05 p.m.

at YoungstownState

1 p.m.

MISSOURISTATE

3:05 p.m.

at IndianaState

3:05 p.m.

ND STATE1:05 p.m.

at Illinois State

1 p.m.

at UNI4:05 p.m.

SD STATE1:05 p.m.

QUINCY(ILL.)

6:05 p.m.

at LouisvilleTBA

(Sat.)

EASTERNILLINOIS

12:05 p.m.

at SD State6 p.m.

YOUNGSTOWNSTATE

12:05 p.m.

at UNI4:05 p.m.

at IllinoisState

2 p.m.

WESTERNILLINOIS

3:05 p.m.

SOUTHERNILLINOIS

12:05 p.m.

at Missouri State

1 p.m.

ND STATE12:05 p.m.

at Pitt7 p.m.

TBA(Sat.)

AUSTINPEAY

4 p.m.

atNortheastern

TBA

at Indiana State

12:05 p.m.

MISSOURISTATE6 p.m.

WESTERNILLINOIS6 p.m.

at Southern Illinois3 p.m.

SD STATE4 p.m.

at UNISTATE

4:05 p.m.

ILLINOISSTATE1 p.m.

at ND State1 p.m.

at MarshallTBA

(Sat.)

SOUTHWESTBAPTIST6 p.m

ND STATE6 p.m.

at Western Illinois

6:05 p.m.

ILLINOIS STATE2 p.m.

at UNI4:05 p.m.

YOUNGSTOWNSTATE3 p.m.

at Indiana State

12:05 p.m.

at SouthDakota State

1 p.m.

MISSOURISTATE2 p.m.

at SEMissouri

State1 p.m.

ND STATE7 p.m.

(Thurs.)

IOWA11 a.m.

at Kent State

6 p.m.

ARMYTBA

KANSASSTATETBA

at KansasTBA

BAYLORTBA

at NebraskaTBA

at TexasA&MTBA

OKLAHOMASTATETBA

COLORADOTBA

at MissouriTBA

at Eastern Illinois7 p.m.

(Thurs.)(Thurs.)

at Illinois6 p.m.

AUSTINPEAY

6:30 p.m.

SD STATE7 p.m.

at ND State1 p.m.

at SouthernIllinois2 p.m.

INDIANASTATE2 p.m.

at MissouriState

1 p.m.

WESTERNILLINOIS1 p.m.

at Youngstown

State1 p.m.1 p.m.

UNINoon

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The past three seasons have dealt great change to the Mis-souri Valley Football Conference. Within that span, the league has lost a member, gained two members and changed its name.

Despite those developments, one thing -- quality, nationally competitive football -- has remained constant for the league, which celebrates its Silver Anniversary in 2009.

The Missouri Valley Football Conference enters its 25th year of existence this fall and has proven to be one of the nation’s premier NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) leagues.

There’s not much that has eluded the conference in its fi rst 24 years of existence. The league’s fi rst two-plus decades have included national championships, national players of the year, national coaches of the year, No. 1 national rankings, and count-less All-Americans.

Strong coaching and great players have helped make the league a national force, but the stability and leadership of Com-missioner Patty Viverito -- the only commissioner the league has ever known -- has helped make the Missouri Valley Football Con-ference a standard bearer on the FCS scene. Indeed, all signs point to continued national prominence for the Missouri Valley Football Conference as it enters its 25th season in 2009.

In June 2008, presidents of the nine-member Gateway Football Conference and the 10-member Missouri Valley Confer-ence approved a rebranding initiative that changed the football conference name from the Gateway Football Conference to the Missouri Valley Football Conference. It represented the second name change for the football league. Initially, the conference competed as the Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference (1985-91) and the Gateway Football Conference (1992-2007).

Although the league shares the Missouri Valley name, the football-playing members compete under a separate administra-tive umbrella, as the Missouri Valley Conference and the Missouri Valley Football Conference will remain separate entities.

While the 2008 season didn’t produce a national champion-ship, it was a successful one, as UNI became the 14th different league team to reach the semifi nals of the FCS playoffs, while Southern Illinois also represented the conference in the playoffs, marking the 14th straight season in which at least two teams have participated in post-season play. For four-straight weeks, six league teams were ranked in the Top 25 -- the fi rst time that had ever happened, while North Dakota State enjoyed the No. 1 national ranking for two-straight weeks early in the 2008 campaign. RB Herb Donaldson was a fi nalist in the Walter Payton Award voting while leading the nation in rushing and scoring.

The Missouri Valley Football Conference has two recent national championships (Western Kentucky - 2002; Youngstown State - 1997), and league members Youngstown State (3) and Southern Illinois (1) own additional titles prior to their league membership, meaning six FCS championship trophies are housed on league campuses, in addition to three (Youngstown State twice and UNI in 2005) runner-up fi nishes. Only fi ve FCS leagues possess more than a single FCS championship trophy, and the Missouri Valley Football Conference is among that elite.

In recent years, the league has established itself as a leader among FCS conferences. During the past 12 years, the league has two national championships, and eight other semifi nal trips. The league’s 35-25 playoff mark in that span is third-best among all FCS leagues, and the conference has had four teams reach the title game since 1997.

THE MISSOURI VALLEYFOOTBALL CONFERENCE

Patty Viverito, CommissionerMike Kern, Associate Commissioner

Mary Mulvenna, Assistant Commissioner (compliance)Maxine Day, Executive Assistant

Bill Carollo, Coordinator of Offi cials

MEMBERSSchool Enrollment Location PopulationSchool Enrollment Location PopulationIllinois State 20,104 Normal, Ill. 113,098Indiana State 10,568 Terre Haute, Ind. 54,585Missouri State 21,407 Springfi eld, Mo. 156,335North Dakota State 13,299 Fargo, N.D. 99,200Northern Iowa 12,609 Cedar Falls, Iowa 36,145South Dakota State 11,706 Brookings, S.D. 18,504Southern Illinois 21,003 Carbondale, Ill. 26,676Western Illinois 13,331 Macomb, Ill. 20,000Youngstown State 13,497 Youngstown, Ohio 82,026

Conference Offi ce1818 Chouteau Ave.St. Louis, MO 63103

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The Missouri Valley Football Conference success is not limited to the immediate past. During the decade of the 1990’s, current members of the league compiled a 34-19 mark in the FCS play-offs, bettered only by the Southern Conference, whose members were 37-19 in that decade.

Team accomplishments have helped solidify the Missouri Val-ley Football Conference as an FCS elite, but individuals at the league’s member institutions are the real source of pride within the conference. Thanks to great players and strong coaching, the Missouri Valley Football Conference has reached and will maintain its place among the FCS best.

Last year, despite tough scheduling, fi ve teams in the con-ference had winning records, matching an all-time high. The Missouri Valley Football Conference has had four teams (or more) with better than .500 records in the same season 15 times now, including the past 11 seasons. A minimum of two league teams have won at least nine games in each of the past seven seasons.

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Aug. 27Aug. 27Quincy at Indiana State, 6:05 p.m. ET

Sept. 3Sept. 3Western Illinois at Sam Houston State, 6 p.m.Illinois State at Eastern Illinois, 7 p.m.North Dakota State at Iowa State, 7 p.m.

Sept. 5Sept. 5Missouri State vs. Arkansas (at Little Rock), 6 p.m.Indiana State at Louisville, TBDNorthern Iowa at Iowa, TBDSouthern Illinois at Marshall, TBDYoungstown State at Pittsburgh, TBD

Sept. 12Sept. 12Eastern Illinois at Indiana State, 12:05 p.m. ETAustin Peay at Youngstown State, 4 p.m. ETSouth Dakota at Northern Iowa, 4:05 p.m. Illinois State at Illinois, 6 p.m. (Big Ten Network)Tennessee-Martin at Missouri State, 6 p.m.North Dakota State at Sam Houston State, 6 p.m.Georgia Southern at South Dakota State, 6 p.m. (Cereal Bowl)Western Illinois at Northern Illinois, TBD

Sept. 19Sept. 19St. Francis (Pa.) at Northern Iowa, 4:05 p.m.*Indiana St. at South Dakota St., 6 p.m. (Beef Bowl)Murray State at Missouri State, 6 p.m.Wagner at North Dakota State, 6 p.m.Southwest Baptist at Southern Illinois, 6 p.m.Stephen F. Austin at Western Illinois, 6:05 p.m.Austin Peay at Illinois State, 6:30 p.m.Youngstown State at Northeastern, TBD

Sept. 26Sept. 26*Youngstown State at Indiana State, 12 p.m. ET (Family Day)*UNI at Missouri State, 1 p.m.*North Dakota State at Southern Illinois, 6 p.m.*South Dakota State at Illinois State, 7 p.m.

Oct. 3*Illinois State at North Dakota State, 1 p.m. (HC)*Indiana State at UNI, 4:05 p.m. (Family Day)*Missouri State at Youngstown State, 6 p.m. ET*Southern Illinois at Western Illinois, 6:05 p.m.South Dakota State at Cal Poly, 8 p.m.

Oct. 10*Illinois State at Southern Illinois, 2 p.m.*South Dakota State at Missouri State, 2 p.m.(Family Day)*UNI at North Dakota State, 3:07 p.m.*Western Illinois at Youngstown State, 6 p.m. ET

Oct. 17*Indiana State at Illinois State, 2 p.m. (HC)*Missouri State at Western Illinois, 3:05 p.m. (HC)*Southern Illinois at UNI, 4:05 p.m. (HC)*North Dakota State at South Dakota State, 6 p.m. (Dakota Marker)

Oct. 24*UNI at South Dakota State, 2 p.m. (HC)*Western Illinois at Indiana State, 3:05 p.m. ET (HC)*Youngstown State at Southern Illinois, 3 p.m.(Family Day)*Missouri State at North Dakota State, 6 p.m.

Oct. 31*Southern Illinois at Indiana State, 12:05 p.m. ET*Illinois State at Missouri State, 1 p.m. (HC)*North Dakota State at Western Illinois, 1:05 p.m. (Hall of Fame)*South Dakota State at Youngstown State 4 p.m. ET (HC)

Nov. 7*Western Illinois at Illinois State, 1 p.m. (Family Day)*Indiana State at Missouri State, 1 p.m.*Southern Illinois at South Dakota State, 1 p.m. *Youngstown State at UNI, 4:05 p.m.

Nov. 14*North Dakota State at Indiana State, 12:05 p.m. ET*Illinois State at Youngstown State, 1 p.m. ET*Missouri State at Southern Illinois, 2 p.m.*Western Illinois at UNI, 6:05 p.m.South Dakota State at Minnesota, TBD

Nov. 21*Northern Iowa at Illinois State, 1 p.m.*Youngstown State at North Dakota State, 1 p.m.Southern Illinois at SE Missouri State, 1 p.m.*South Dakota State at Western Illinois, 1:05 p.m.

* - indicates Missouri Valley Football Confer-ence games; Times central, unless noted

2009 PRESEASONALL-MISSOURI VALLEY

FOOTBALL CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE YEAROFFENSE: Kyle Minett RB South Dakota StateDEFENSE: James Ruffi n DL Northern Iowa

FIRST TEAM OFFENSEQB Pat Grace SR Northern IowaRB Kyle Minett JR South Dakota StateRB Geno Blow SR Illinois StateWR Eyad Salem SR Illinois StateWR Glen Fox SR South Dakota StateTE Clay Harbor SR Missouri StateOL Austin Howard SR Northern IowaOL Shawn Smith SR Southern IllinoisOL David Arkin JR Missouri StateOL Keith Buckman SR North Dakota StateOL Austin Steichen SR Northern Iowa

FIRST TEAM DEFENSEDL James Ruffi n SR Northern IowaDL Danny Batten SR South Dakota StateDL Mychal Savage SR Youngstown StateDL Crispin Fernandez SR Youngstown StateLB Brandin Jordan SR Southern IllinoisLB Josh Mahoney SR Northern IowaLB Chauncey Mixon SR Southern IllinoisDB Korey Lindsey JR Southern IllinoisDB Patrick Stoudamire SR Western IllinoisDB Marty Rodgers SR Southern IllinoisDB Kelvyn Hemphill JR Illinois State

FIRST TEAM SPECIALTYK Peter Reifenrath JR South Dakota StateP Scott Ravanesi SR Southern IllinoisRS Jarred Herring SO Northern Iowa

SECOND TEAM OFFENSEQB Cody Kirby JR Missouri StateRB Kamryn Keys SO Youngstown StateRB Derrick Law SR Northern IowaWR Donald Jones SR Youngstown StateWR Marc Cheatham SR Southern IllinoisTE Ryan Kernes SR Southern IllinoisOL Jay Teply SO Northern IowaOL Mike Lamphear JR Western IllinoisOL Ryan Foster SR North Dakota StateOL Eric Rodemoyer JR Youngstown StateOL Justin Rechichar JR Youngstown State

SECOND TEAM DEFENSEDL Victor Visoky JR Western IllinoisDL Chris Arthurs SR Southern IllinoisDL Matthew Gratzek JR North Dakota StateDL Tony Thompson JR South Dakota StateLB Chris Johnson SR South Dakota StateLB Jimmy Rogers SR South Dakota StateLB Kyle Glazier JR Western IllinoisDB Mike McElroy JR Southern IllinoisDB Donye McCleskey SR Indiana StateDB Brandian Ross JR Youngstown StateDB Cedric Alvis SR Missouri State

SECOND TEAM SPECIALTYK Shawn Bibeau SR North Dakota StateP Ben Nowicki SR Youngstown StateRS Shamen Washington SR North Dakota State(courtesy of Phil Steele’s FCS College Preview(courtesy of Phil Steele’s FCS College Preview(courtesy of )

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First TeamOFFENSEPos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown QB Ryan Berry South Dakota State 6-3 190 Sr. Watertown (S.D.)RB Herb Donaldson Western Illinois 5-11225 Sr. St. Louis (Mo.)RB Larry Warner Southern Illinois 5-5 169 Sr. Vicksburg (Miss.)FB Dre Gibbs Western Illinois 5-10 225 Jr. Lawrenceville (Ga.)WR JaRon Harris South Dakota State 6-1 200 Sr. Sioux Falls (S.D.)WR Eyad Salem Illinois State 6-2 180 Jr. Elgin (Ill.)TE Clay Harbor Missouri State 6-4 230 Jr. Dwight (Ill.)OL Zach Harrington North Dakota State 6-2 295 Sr. Carrington (N.D.)OL Reshad Jones Western Illinois 6-4 230 Sr. Sheboygan (Wis.)OL Aaron Lockwood Southern Illinois 6-3 305 Sr. Topeka (Kan.)OL Brad Samsa Youngstown State 6-3 280 Sr. Warren (Ohio)OL Austin Steichen UNI 6-3 300 Jr. Remsen (Iowa)PK Taylor Rowan Western Illinois 6-0 190 Sr. Melbourne (Fla.)

DEFENSEPos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown DL Danny Batten South Dakota State 6-4 250 Jr. Gilbert (Ariz.)DL Josh Galloway Western Illinois 6-3 250 Sr. Reno (Nev.)DL Everette Pedescleaux UNI 6-6 305 Sr. Plymouth (Minn.)DL James Ruffi n UNI 6-4 265 Jr. Burnsville (Minn.)LB Ramon Humber North Dakota State 5-11 222 Sr. Brooklyn Park (Minn.)LB Brandin Jordan Southern Illinois 5-11 230 Jr. Kenner (La.)LB Josh Mahoney UNI 6-1 234 Jr. Sioux Falls (S.D)LB Jason Williams Western Illinois 6-3 225 Sr. Chicago (Ill.)DB Korey Lindsey Southern Illinois 6-0 187 So. Baton Rouge (La.)DB Darrell Lloyd UNI 6-0 191 Sr. O’Fallon (Mo.)DB Nick Schommer North Dakota State 6-0 197 Sr. Prescott (Wis.)DB Patrick Stoudamire Western Illinois 5-11 200 Jr. Portland (Ore.)P Scott Ravanesi Southern Illinois 6-0 196 Jr. Carol Stream (Ill.)RS Larry Warner Southern Illinois 5-5 169 Sr. Vicksburg (Miss.)

Second TeamOFFENSEPos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown QB Pat Grace UNI 6-2 230 Jr. Sioux City (Iowa)QB Cody Kirby Missouri State 5-11 200 So. Rogers (Ark.)RB Corey Lewis UNI 6-0 197 Sr. St. Paul (Neb.)WR Kyle Minett South Dakota State 5-10 210 So. Ruthton (Minn.)FB Ryan Mahaffey UNI 6-4 255 So. Grinnell (Iowa)WR Glen Fox South Dakota State 6-2 205 Jr. Fairfax (Iowa)WR Kole Heckendorf North Dakota State 6-2 188 Sr. Mosinee (Wis.)TE Jerimiah Wurzbacher North Dakota State 6-5 250 Sr. Fargo (N.D.)OL David Arkin Missouri State 6-5 281 So. Wichita (Kan.)OL Mike Farrell Southern Illinois 6-3 295 Sr. Lake Bluff (Ill.)OL Austin Howard UNI 6-7 301 Jr. Davenport (Iowa)OL Kevin Robling South Dakota State 6-3 275 Sr. Jordan (Minn.)OL Jonathan St-Pierre Illinois State 6-3 305 Sr. Longueuil (Quebec)PK Peter Reifenrath South Dakota State 5-11 185 So. Decorah (Iowa)DEFENSEPos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown DL Crispin Fernandez Youngstown State 5-10 270 Jr. Porterville (Calif.)DL Joe Lardinois North Dakota State6-4 260 Sr. New Franken (Wis.)DL Jeremy Robertson UNI 6-4 255 Sr. Cedar Rapids (Iowa)DL Eric Schroeder South Dakota State 6-3 285 Sr. Stewartville (Minn.)LB James Cloud Southern Illinois 6-2 216 Sr. Hackensack (N.J.)LB De’Veon Harris UNI 6-1 215 Sr. Pompano Beach (Fla.)LB Chauncey Mixon Southern Illinois 6-1 221 Jr. Mobile (Ala.)LB Jimmy Rogers South Dakota State 5-10 215 Jr. Chandler (Ariz.)DB Mike McEachern Western Illinois 6-1 205 Sr. Calgary (Alberta)DB Terrell McMoore UNI 6-1 185 Sr. Minneapolis (Minn.)DB Marty Rodgers Southern Illinois 5-10 184 Jr. Webb City (Mo.)DB Roger Wright Missouri State 5-11 193 Sr. Grandview (Mo.)P Bobby Kelsey Illinois State 6-1 220 Sr. Channahon (Ill.)RS Tom Nelson Illinois State 6-0 200 Sr. Arlington Heights (Ill.)

2008 MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE STANDINGS

2008 VALLEY FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM

Honorable MentionIllinois State: DL Adam Blankenship, DB Kelvyn Hemphill, OL Joe Niklasch; Indiana State: LB Jayden Everett, DB Donye McCleskey, DB Alex Sewall; Missouri State: DB Cedric Alvis, WR Chris Geisz, DB Skylar Smith; North Dakota State: OT Keith Buckman, LB Mike Maresh, RB Tyler Roehl; UNI: RS Jarred Herring, LB Jamar Thompson, RT/LG Bob Swift; South Dakota State: TE Colin Cochart, OL Nick Flesner, LB Chris Johnson; Southern Illinois:NT Chris Arthurs, WR Marc Cheatham, QB Chris Dieker, PK Kyle Dougherty, FB John Goode, TE Ryan Kernes; Western Illinois: LB Travis Cherry, LB Kyle Glazier, DE Victor Visoky; Youngstown State:Youngstown State: P Ben Nowicki, DB Brandian Ross, QB Brandon Summers.

Valley Points Overall PointsTeam W-L Pct. For-Opp W-L Pct. For-OppTeam W-L Pct. For-Opp W-L Pct. For-OppNorthern Iowa 7-1 .875 233-103 12-3 .857 418-244Southern Illinois 7-1 .875 249-142 9-3 .750 353-256South Dakota State 6-2 .750 288-168 7-5 .538 427-348Western Illinois 4-4 .500 234-197 6-5 .545 355-239North Dakota State 4-4 .500 225-175 6-5 .545 329-211Missouri State 3-5 .375 181-269 4-7 .364 266-389Youngstown State 3-5 .375 197-263 4-8 .333 270-351Illinois State 2-6 .250 239-257 3-8 .273 312-340Indiana State 0-8 .000 74-346 0-12 .000 101-508

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James Ruffi n, DLUNI

Defensive Playerof the Year

Brandon Summers, QBYoungstown State

Newcomerof the Year

2008 VALLEY AWARD WINNERS

Dale LennonSouthern Illinois

“Bruce Craddock” Coach of the Year

Kamryn Keys, RBYoungstown State

Freshmanof the Year

Herb Donaldson, RBWestern IllinoisOffensive Player

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2008 VALLEY FOOTBALL ALL-NEWCOMER TEAMOFFENSEPos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown WR Marc Cheatham Southern Illinois 6-2 213 Jr. Oakland (Calif.) WR Josh Collins UNI 5-9 193 Fr. Sioux City (Iowa)QB Zach Davis UNI 6-2 190 Fr. Washington (Iowa)FB John Goode Southern Illinois 6-2 224 Fr. Olive Branch (Miss.)WR Jared Herring UNI 5-10 165 Fr. Burlington (Iowa)WR Donald Jones Youngstown State 6-0 200 Jr. Plainfi eld (N.J.)RB Kamryn Keys Youngstown State 5-11 185 Fr. McKeesport (Pa.)RB Walter Mendenhall Illinois State 6-0 225 Sr. Skokie (Ill.)OL Woody Orne South Dakota State 6-5 285 Fr. Fairfi eld (Iowa)WR Lito Senatus Western Illinois 6-3 195 So. Miami (Fla.)QB Brandon Summers Youngstown State 6-0 210 Jr. Southfi eld (Mich.)RT Jay Teply UNI 6-7 325 Fr. Cedar Rapids (Iowa)

DEFENSEPos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown DB Larry Carter Indiana State 6-0 185 Fr. Middletown (Ohio)P Jordan Chiles Missouri State 5-11 170 Fr. Hillsboro (Ill.)DL Teague Dentino Western Illinois 6-3 235 Fr. Metamora (Ill.)FS Andre Elliott Youngstown State 6-2 190 So. Maple Heights (Ohio)DT Crispin Fernandez, Youngstown State 5-10 270 Jr. Porterville (Calif.)DB Tim Franken Western Illinois 6-0 190 Fr. Carol Stream (Ill.)LB David Ingram Missouri State 6-2 205 Fr. Springdale (Ark.)LB Kevin Palermo Western Illinois 6-1 225 Fr. West Chicago (Ill.)DB Ryan Roberts Indiana State 6-4 195 Fr. West York (Ill.)DB Alex Sewall Indiana State 6-1 195 Fr. Western Springs (Ill.)LB Paul Wright Illinois State 6-0 210 So. Martinez (Calif.)

NEWCOMERS OF THE YEAR1994 Buck Phillips, CB, WIU1995 Jason Cannon, WR, MSU1996 Vince Bruno, LB, WIU1997 Aaron Stecker, RB, WIU1998 David Bowens, DL, WIU1999 Charles Tharp, RB, WIU2000 Teddy Sims, LB, SIU2001 Julian Reese, QB, INS2002 M. Abdulqaadir, RB, SIU2003 Terrance Freeney, RB, UNI2004 Brandon Jacobs, RB, SIU2005 Marcus Mason, RB, YSU2006 Darian Williams, RB, UNI2007 Ferlando Williams, WR, YSU2008 Brandon Summers, QB, YSU

FRESHMEN OF THE YEAR1999 Dusty Burk, QB, ILS2000 Lee Russell, OLB, WIU2001 Tom Petrie, QB, UNI2002 Joel Sambursky, QB, SIU2003 Justin Haddix, QB, WKU2004 Eric Sanders, QB, UNI2005 Tom Nelson, DB, ILS2006 Brandin Jordan, LB, SIU2007 Cody Kirby, QB, MSU2008 Kamryn Keys, RB, YSU


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2008 VALLEY FOOTBALL ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM(voting by league SIDs)FIRST TEAMPos. Student-Athlete School Ht. Wt. Yr. GPA Major (s) HometownQB Matt Barr Western Illinois 6-2 215 So. 3.95 Accounting Belvidere (Ill.)QB Ryan Berry South Dakota State 6-3 200 Sr. 3.89 Biology/Pre-Med Watertown (S.D.)#DE Nick Compton North Dakota State 6-0 254 Sr. 3.64 Business Administration Rosemount (Minn.)RB Herb Donaldson Western Illinois 5-11 225 Sr. 3.19 Broadcasting St. Louis (Mo.)RB Tyler Duffy South Dakota State 5-10 200 So. 4.00 Electrical Engineering Brookings (S.D.)^WR Kole Heckendorf North Dakota State 6-2 191 Sr. 3.81 Physical Education Mosinee (Wis.)TE Ryan Kernes Southern Illinois 6-3 240 Jr. 4.00 Civil Engineering Bloomington (Ill.)#LB Josh Mahoney UNI 6-1 234 Jr. 4.00 Economics Sioux Falls (S.D.)WR Warren McCarty Illinois State 6-4 205 Jr. 4.00 Business Administration Roscoe (Ill.)OL Brian Mellott Youngstown State 6-3 280 Jr. 3.96 Accounting Austintown (Ohio)^RB Kyle Minett South Dakota State 5-10 205 So. 3.50 Economics Ruthton (Minn.)LB Ryan Patton Southern Illinois 6-1 220 Jr. 4.00 Finance West Frankfort (Ill.)#OL Kevin Robling South Dakota State 6-3 270 Sr. 3.82 Wildlife and Fisheries Jordan (Minn.)^RB Tyler Roehl North Dakota State 5-10 232 Sr. 3.38 Physical Education West Fargo (N.D.)

SECOND TEAMPos. Student-Athlete School Ht. Wt. Yr. GPA Major (s) HometownOG David Arkin Missouri State 6-5 281 So. 3.66 Construction Management Wichita (Kan.)KO Stephen Blose Youngstown State 5-10 185 So. 4.00 Middle Childhood Education Erie (Pa.)DT Chris Brehmer Missouri State 6-5 270 Sr. 3.48 Psychology Rock Hill (Mo.)LB Travis Cherry Western Illinois 6-2 225 Sr. 3.56 Kinesiology Carol Stream (Ill.)WR Chris Geisz Missouri State 6-2 290 Sr. 3.54 Sales/Sales Management St. Louis (Mo.)LB Kyle Glazier Western Illinois 6-1 220 So. 3.85 Law Enforcement Geneseo (Ill.)TE Josh Jones Indiana State 6-2 220 Jr. 3.92 Exercise Science Camby (Ind.)DB Conrad Kjerstad South Dakota State 6-0 195 So. 3.90 Pre-Economics Wall (S.D.)DB Tom Krupko Youngstown State 5-7 170 Sr. 3.92 Biology/Pre-Med. Homeworth (Ohio)FS Mike McElroy Southern Illinois 6-1 199 So. 3.94 Biological Sciences Lowell (Mich.)QB Nick Mertens North Dakota State 6-1 215 Jr. 3.76 Business East Grand Forks (Minn.)P Gabe Mullane Indiana State 6-2 180 So. 3.93 Physical Education Massalin (Ohio)P Ben Nowicki Youngstown State 5-10 175 Jr. 3.57 Chemistry Gilbert (Ariz.)

HONORABLE MENTIONIllinois State: OL Jonathan St-Pierre; Indiana State: OL Jack Byrne; Missouri State: DE Clayton Dickehut, WR Jared Emery; UNI: OL Bob Swift; South Dakota State: OL Nick Flesner, LB Chris Johnson, P Dean Priddy; Southern Illinois: QB/WR Joe Allaria, OC Mike Farrell; Western Illinois: TE Drew Helt; Youngstown State: OL Brad Samsa.

^--ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Selections (1st Team); #--ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Selections (2nd Team)

2008-09 MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE ACADEMIC HONOR ROLLPRESIDENTS COUNCIL ACADEMIC AWARD: Nick Compton; Kole Heckendorf.

COMMISSIONER’S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Kyle Belmont; Nick Compton; Jeff Curtis; Gerald Ebel; Matt Gratzek; Kole Heckendorf; Jared Hines; Drew Hushka; Joe Lardinois; Nick Mertens; Matt Phillips; Tyler Roehl; Victor Schuring; Matt Veldman.

HONOR ROLL: Michael Arndt; Kyle Belmont; Alex Belquist; Coulter Boyer; Will Britt; Amos Buehner; Nick Compton; Paul Cornick; Jeff Curtis; Reed Duchscher; Gerald Ebel; Andrew Fabry; Brock Gion; Matt Gratzek; Zach Harrington; Kole Heckendorf; Joel Helbling; Jared Hines; Warren Holloway; Josh Horner; Ramon Humber; Drew Hushka; Garrett Johnson; Joe Lardinois; Nick Mertens; Matt Phillips; Luke Poppel; John Richardson; Tyler Roehl; Victor Schuring; Yuen Taufetee; Jordan Vadnais; Aron Velde; Matt Veldman; Austin Vetter; Jerimiah Wurzbacher; Alex Yaggie.

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FINAL VALLEY FOOTBALL TEAM STATISTICS(All Games)SCORING OFFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG SAF PTS AVG.1. South Dakota State 12 54 41 5 0 16 2 427 35.62. Western Illinois 11 47 43 0 0 10 0 355 32.33. North Dakota State 11 41 36 0 0 15 1 329 29.94. Southern Illinois 12 44 40 1 0 15 2 355 29.65. Northern Iowa 15 54 51 0 0 19 3 438 29.26. Illinois State 11 40 37 2 0 9 2 312 28.47. Missouri State 11 35 32 0 0 8 0 266 24.28. Youngstown State 12 37 33 0 0 5 0 270 22.59. Indiana State 12 12 12 0 1 5 0 101 8.48. Youngstown State 12 37 33 0 0 5 0 270 22.59. Indiana State 12 12 12 0 1 5 0 101 8.48. Youngstown State 12 37 33 0 0 5 0 270 22.5

RUSHING OFFENSE G ATT YDS AVG TD YDS/G1. Western Illinois 11 513 2767 5.4 33 251.52. North Dakota State 11 411 2199 5.4 22 199.93. Illinois State 11 482 2169 4.5 24 197.24. Northern Iowa 15 661 2877 4.4 32 191.85. Southern Illinois 12 455 2031 4.5 19 169.26. Youngstown State 12 462 1988 4.3 17 165.77. South Dakota State 12 442 1651 3.7 22 137.66. Youngstown State 12 462 1988 4.3 17 165.77. South Dakota State 12 442 1651 3.7 22 137.66. Youngstown State 12 462 1988 4.3 17 165.7

8. Missouri State 11 376 1430 3.8 16 130.09. Indiana State 12 493 1539 3.1 8 128.2

PASS OFFENSE G ATT COMP INT PCT. YDS AVG TD YDS/G1. South Dakota State 12 415 270 13 65.1 3212 7.7 31 267.72. Southern Illinois 12 348 198 10 56.9 2241 6.4 17 186.83. North Dakota State 11 267 155 15 58.1 2028 7.6 16 184.44. Missouri State 11 323 182 7 56.3 2012 6.2 15 182.95. Northern Iowa 15 318 196 8 61.6 2621 8.2 18 174.76. Illinois State 11 304 164 15 53.9 1894 6.2 13 172.27. Youngstown State 12 308 186 11 60.4 2045 6.6 19 170.48. Western Illinois 11 225 112 6 49.8 1496 6.6 12 136.07. Youngstown State 12 308 186 11 60.4 2045 6.6 19 170.48. Western Illinois 11 225 112 6 49.8 1496 6.6 12 136.07. Youngstown State 12 308 186 11 60.4 2045 6.6 19 170.4

9. Indiana State 12 242 110 11 45.5 881 3.6 3 73.4

TOTAL OFFENSE G RUSH PASS PLAYS YDS AVG/P TD YDS/G1. South Dakota State 12 1651 3212 857 4863 5.7 53 405.22. Western Illinois 11 2767 1496 738 4263 5.8 45 387.53. North Dakota State 11 2199 2028 678 4227 6.2 38 384.34. Illinois State 11 2169 1894 786 4063 5.2 37 369.45. Northern Iowa 15 2877 2621 979 5498 5.6 50 366.56. Southern Illinois 12 2031 2241 803 4272 5.3 36 356.07. Youngstown State 12 1988 2045 770 4033 5.2 36 336.18. Missouri State 11 1430 2012 699 3442 4.9 31 312.97. Youngstown State 12 1988 2045 770 4033 5.2 36 336.18. Missouri State 11 1430 2012 699 3442 4.9 31 312.97. Youngstown State 12 1988 2045 770 4033 5.2 36 336.1

9. Indiana State 12 1539 881 735 2420 3.3 11 201.7

SCORING DEFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG SAF PTS AVG.1. Northern Iowa 15 34 29 1 0 10 0 265 17.72. North Dakota State 11 23 18 2 0 17 0 211 19.23. Southern Illinois 12 31 31 0 0 13 0 256 21.34. Western Illinois 11 31 29 0 0 8 0 239 21.75. South Dakota State 12 45 39 2 1 11 0 348 29.06. Youngstown State 12 45 41 3 0 10 2 351 29.27. Illinois State 11 44 38 0 0 12 1 340 30.96. Youngstown State 12 45 41 3 0 10 2 351 29.27. Illinois State 11 44 38 0 0 12 1 340 30.96. Youngstown State 12 45 41 3 0 10 2 351 29.2

8. Missouri State 11 52 42 2 0 9 3 391 35.59. Indiana State 12 68 64 1 0 10 2 508 42.3

RUSHING DEFENSE G ATT YDS AVG TD YDS/G1. Northern Iowa 15 494 1602 3.2 17 106.82. Southern Illinois 12 441 1344 3.0 14 112.03. Western Illinois 11 356 1285 3.6 15 116.84. South Dakota State 12 409 1589 3.9 21 132.45. North Dakota State 11 454 1509 3.3 11 137.26. Illinois State 11 442 2215 5.0 20 201.47. Youngstown State 12 495 2429 4.9 31 202.48. Indiana State 12 529 3098 5.9 40 258.27. Youngstown State 12 495 2429 4.9 31 202.48. Indiana State 12 529 3098 5.9 40 258.27. Youngstown State 12 495 2429 4.9 31 202.4

9. Missouri State 11 534 3313 6.2 37 301.2

PASS DEFENSE G ATT Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg. TD Yds/GPASS DEFENSE G ATT Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg. TD Yds/G1. North Dakota State 11 228 128 7 56.1 1285 5.6 11 116.8PASS DEFENSE G ATT Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg. TD Yds/G1. North Dakota State 11 228 128 7 56.1 1285 5.6 11 116.8PASS DEFENSE G ATT Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg. TD Yds/G

2. Indiana State 12 237 142 2 59.9 1824 7.7 24 152.03. Missouri State 11 263 154 10 58.6 1860 7.1 13 169.14. Youngstown State 12 295 170 12 57.6 2163 7.3 10 180.25. Illinois State 11 269 151 3 56.1 1990 7.4 23 180.94. Youngstown State 12 295 170 12 57.6 2163 7.3 10 180.25. Illinois State 11 269 151 3 56.1 1990 7.4 23 180.94. Youngstown State 12 295 170 12 57.6 2163 7.3 10 180.2

6. Western Illinois 11 327 179 13 54.7 2187 6.7 14 198.87. Northern Iowa 15 452 261 24 57.7 3044 6.7 15 202.98. Southern Illinois 12 396 234 16 59.1 2542 6.4 15 211.89. South Dakota State 12 375 226 18 60.3 2550 6.8 20 212.5

TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yds. Avg/P TD Yds/GTOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yds. Avg/P TD Yds/G1. North Dakota State 11 1509 1285 682 2794 4.1 22 254.0TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yds. Avg/P TD Yds/G1. North Dakota State 11 1509 1285 682 2794 4.1 22 254.0TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yds. Avg/P TD Yds/G

2. Northern Iowa 15 1602 3044 946 4646 4.9 32 309.73. Western Illinois 11 1285 2187 683 3472 5.1 29 315.64. Southern Illinois 12 1344 2542 837 3886 4.6 29 323.85. South Dakota State 12 1589 2550 784 4139 5.3 41 344.96. Illinois State 11 2215 1990 711 4205 5.9 43 382.37. Youngstown State 12 2429 2163 790 4592 5.8 41 382.78. Indiana State 12 3098 1824 766 4922 6.4 64 410.27. Youngstown State 12 2429 2163 790 4592 5.8 41 382.78. Indiana State 12 3098 1824 766 4922 6.4 64 410.27. Youngstown State 12 2429 2163 790 4592 5.8 41 382.7

9. Missouri State 11 3313 1860 797 5173 6.5 50 470.3

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OFFENSE8/30 Kole Heckendorf, WR, ND State Herb Donaldson, RB, Western Illinois9/6 Larry Warner, RB, Southern Illinois9/13 Geno Blow, RB, Illinois State9/20 Pat Grace, QB, UNI9/27 Kyle Minett, RB, South Dakota State10/4 Herb Donaldson, RB, Western Illinois10/11 Pat Grace, QB, UNI10/18 Cody Kirby, QB, Missouri State10/25 Tyler Roehl, RB, ND State11/1 Larry Warner, RB, Southern Illinois11/8 Ryan Berry, QB, South Dakota State11/15 Herb Donaldson, RB, Western Illinois11/22 Darrius Gates, RB, Indiana State

DEFENSE8/30 Jason Williams, LB, Western Illinois9/6 Mike McElroy, S, Southern Illinois9/13 Ramon Humber, LB, ND State9/20 De’Angelo Wilson, CB, Youngstown State9/27 Brandin Jordan, ILB, Southern Illinois10/4 Nick Schommer, FS, ND State10/11 Roger Wright, S, Missouri State10/18 Brandin Jordan, ILB, Southern Illinois10/25 Everette Pedescleaux, DT, UNI11/1 Darrell Lloyd, SS, UNI11/8 Korey Lindsey, CB, Southern Illinois11/15 Marty Rodgers, S, Southern Illinois11/22 Chauncey Mixon, LB, Southern Illinois

SPECIAL TEAMS8/30 Gabe Mullane, P, Indiana State9/6 Taylor Rowan, PK, Western Illinois9/13 De”Angelo Wilson, CB, Youngstown State9/20 Brook Black, P, UNI9/27 Kyle Dougherty, PK, Southern Illinois10/4 Steven Fetzer, PK, Illinois State10/11 Chris Fuchs, P, Western Illinois10/18 Jarred Herring, WR/RS, UNI10/25 Dominique Barnes, WR/KR, Youngstown St.11/1 Chris Garrett, RS/DB, Illinois State11/8 Erik Johnson, P, Youngstown State11/15 Larry Warner, RB/RS, Southern Illinois11/22 Peter Reifenrath, PK, South Dakota State

OFFENSIVE LINE8/30 Kevin Robling, C, South Dakota State9/6 Kevaughn Brown, T, Missouri State9/13 Joe Nicklasch, OL, Illinois State9/20 Youngstown State9/27 Aaron Lockwood, G, Southern Illinois10/4 Reshad Jones, OL, Western Illinois10/11 Bob Swift, G, UNI10/18 Seth Richert, G, Missouri State10/25 Zach Harrington, C, ND State11/1 Kevin Robles, C, South Dakota State11/8 Austin Howard, OL, UNI11/15 Ryan Foster, G, ND State11/22 Jack Byrne, C, Indiana State


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TOTAL OFFENSE School Cl G Rush Pass Plys Total Yds/G School Cl G Rush Pass Plys Total Yds/G1. Berry,Ryan SDSU SR 12 -97 3106 466 3009 250.82. Grace, Pat UNI JR 13 618 2041 378 2659 204.53. Kirby,Cody MSU SO 11 213 2014 418 2227 202.54. Mertens,Nick NDSU JR 11 82 2004 309 2086 189.65. Dieker, Chris SIU SO 12 119 2083 400 2202 183.5

RUSHING School Cl G Att Yds. Avg. TD LG RUSHING School Cl G Att Yds. Avg. TD LG Yds/G1. Donaldson,Herb WIU SR 11 324 1784 5.5 21 66 162.22. Minett,Kyle SDSU SO 12 255 1289 5.1 14 56 107.43. Warner, Larry SIU SR 12 213 1265 5.9 10 75 105.44. Roehl,Tyler NDSU SR 11 171 1053 6.2 13 80 95.75. Lewis, Corey UNI SR 15 260 1314 5.1 11 41 87.610. Paschall,Pat NDSU JR 10 108 601 5.6 2 42 60.1

PASS EFFICIENCY School Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds TD Eff. PASS EFFICIENCY School Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds TD Eff. 1. Gates, Darrius INS SO 11 1 1 0 100.0 42 1 782.82. Guinn, Matt SIU SO 9 1 1 0 100.0 36 1 732.43. Barnes, D. YSU SO 12 1 1 0 100.0 35 0 394.04. Summers, B. YSU JR 10 195 122 7 62.6 1540 18 152.25. Berry,Ryan SDSU SR 12 395 256 13 64.8 3106 30 149.37. Mertens,Nick NDSU JR 11 260 152 15 58.5 2004 16 132.0

PASS AVG/G School Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds AVG/G School Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds TD Avg/GAvg/G1. Berry,Ryan SDSU SR 12 395 256 13 64.8 3106 30 258.82. Kirby,Cody MSU SO 11 320 181 7 56.6 2014 15 183.13. Mertens,Nick NDSU JR 11 260 152 15 58.5 2004 16 182.24. Dieker, Chris SIU SO 12 326 186 10 57.1 2083 16 173.65. Brockway,Kevin ILS SR 11 280 150 13 53.6 1745 10 158.6

RECEPTIONS/G School Cl G Rec Yds. TD Avg/C Rec/G RECEPTIONS/G School Cl G Rec Yds. TD Avg/C Rec/G LongLong1. Harris,JaRon SDSU SR 12 70 966 11 79 13.8 5.832. Salem,Eyad ILS JR 11 63 843 8 50 13.4 5.733. Fox,Glen SDSU JR 12 66 792 10 51 12.0 5.504. Heckendorf,K. NDSU SR 10 41 744 4 69 18.1 4.105. Minett,Kyle SDSU SO 12 44 415 4 27 9.4 3.67

REC YARDS/G School Cl G Rec Yds. TD Avg/C Yard/G LongREC YARDS/G School Cl G Rec Yds. TD Avg/C Yard/G Long1. Harris,JaRon SDSU SR 12 70 966 11 79 13.8 80.52. Salem,Eyad ILS JR 11 63 843 8 50 13.4 76.63. Heckendorf,K. NDSU SR 10 41 744 4 69 18.1 74.44. Fox,Glen SDSU JR 12 66 792 10 51 12.0 66.05. Jones, Donald YSU JR 12 31 510 7 67 16.5 42.59. Wurzbacher,J. NDSU SR 11 25 388 5 69 15.5 35.3

PUNT RETURNS School Cl G Ret Yds. TD Avg Long PUNT RETURNS School Cl G Ret Yds. TD Avg Long 1. Nelson,Tom ILS SR 11 17 265 1 82 15.62. Wilson, D. YSU SR 12 18 216 1 39 12.03. Warner, Larry SIU SR 12 17 189 0 47 11.14. Jackson,Tim WIU JR 11 17 170 0 31 10.0

KO RETURNS School Cl G Ret Yds. TD Avg Long KO RETURNS School Cl G Ret Yds. TD Avg Long 1. Warner, Larry SIU SR 12 19 592 3 97 31.22. Herring, Jarred UNI FR 15 24 613 0 70 25.53. Nelson,Tom ILS SR 11 28 692 1 97 24.74. Barnes, D. YSU SO 12 17 399 0 57 23.55. Oliver,Brandon MSU SO 11 24 528 1 95 22.0

ALL-PURPOSE School Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G School Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G1. Warner, Larry SIU SR 12 1265 203 189 592 2249 187.42. Donaldson,Herb WIU SR 11 1784 76 0 0 1860 169.13. Minett,Kyle SDSU SO 12 1289 415 0 0 1704 142.04. Harris,JaRon SDSU SR 12 98 966 0 302 1366 113.85. Roehl,Tyler NDSU SR 11 1053 101 0 46 1200 109.1

SCORING School Cl G TD XPT FG 2XPT Pts Pts/G1. Donaldson,Herb WIU SR 11 22 0 0 0 132 12.02. Minett,Kyle SDSU SO 12 18 0 0 4 112 9.33. Reifenrath, Peter SDSU SO 11 0 36 16 0 84 7.64. Bibeau,Shawn NDSU JR 11 0 36 15 0 81 7.45. Hallgren, Billy UNI SO 15 0 51 19 0 108 7.26. Roehl,Tyler NDSU SR 11 13 0 0 0 78 7.1

PUNTING School Cl G Punt Yds Avg LGPUNTING School Cl G Punt Yds Avg LG 1. Ravanesi, Scott SIU JR 12 52 2251 64 43.32. Nowicki, Ben YSU JR 12 44 1810 66 41.13. Kelsey,Bobby ILS SR 11 46 1890 77 41.14. Fuchs,Chris WIU SO 11 47 1887 64 40.17. Prelvitz,John NDSU SO 11 39 1539 53 39.5

FIELD GOALS School Cl G FG FGA Pct FG/G 1. Reifenrath, P. SDSU SO 11 16 22 72.7 1.452. Bibeau,Shawn NDSU JR 11 15 22 68.2 1.363. Hallgren, Billy UNI SO 15 19 28 67.9 1.274. Dougherty, Kyle SIU SO 12 15 23 65.2 1.255. Rowan,Taylor WIU SR 11 10 14 71.4 0.91

INTERCEPTIONS School Cl G Int Yds TD Int/G LG 1. Lindsey, Korey SIU SO 12 6 81 1 48 0.502. Wilson, D. YSU SR 12 5 72 0 46 0.423. Franken,Tim WIU FR 11 4 45 0 45 0.364. McMoore,Terrell UNI SR 15 5 67 1 36 0.334. Kjerstad,Conrad SDSU SO 12 4 45 0 17 0.336. Schommer,Nick NDSU SR 10 3 73 0 54 0.30

SACKS School Cl G SOLO AST YDS TOT Avg/G SACKS School Cl G SOLO AST YDS TOT Avg/G 1. Ruffi n, James UNI JR 15 9 2 57 11 0.732. Batten,Danny SDSU JR 12 7 2 42 9 0.753. Robertson, J. UNI SR 15 5 3 45 8 0.534. Cloud, James SIU SR 11 7 1 53 8 0.735. Pedescleaux, E. UNI SR 15 6 1 23 7 0.476. Lardinois,Joe NDSU SR 11 6 1 46 7 0.649. Compton,Nick NDSU SR 10 5 0 35 5 0.5010. Humber,R. NDSU SR 11 4 1 29 5 0.45

TACKLES School Cl G UA A Total Avg/G Sacks TACKLES School Cl G UA A Total Avg/G Sacks 1. Scott, Quinton INS JR 10 56 50 106 10.6 12. Everett, Jayden INS SR 10 36 66 102 10.2 03. Mahoney, Josh UNI JR 15 48 91 139 9.3 04. Hemphill,Kelvyn ILS SO 9 44 35 79 8.8 05. Wright,Roger MSU SR 11 45 49 94 8.5 06. Humber,Ramon NDSU SR 11 57 36 93 8.5 58. Maresh,Mike NDSU SR 10 27 55 82 8.2 3

TFL School Cl G Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/GTFL School Cl G Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/G1. Ruffi n, James UNI JR 15 14 8 84 18.0 1.202. Cloud, James SIU SR 11 13 4 75 15.0 1.363. Mixon, C. SIU JR 12 12 6 55 15.0 1.254. Williams,Jason WIU SR 11 12 5 57 14.5 1.325. Batten,Danny SDSU JR 12 13 3 52 14.5 1.217. Humber,Ramon NDSU SR 11 11 2 55 12.0 1.098. Lardinois,Joe NDSU SR 11 9 5 62 11.5 1.05

FUMBLES FORCED School Cl G FF Avg/G School Cl G FF Avg/G1. Williams,Jason WIU SR 11 6 0.552. Miller,Derek MSU SO 9 3 0.333. Everett, Jayden INS SR 10 3 0.303. Galloway,Josh WIU SR 10 3 0.305. Lardinois,Joe NDSU SR 11 3 0.275. Rodgers, Marty SIU JR 11 3 0.275. Cloud, James SIU SR 11 3 0.27

FUMBLES RCVD School Cl G Num Avg/GFUMBLES RCVD School Cl G Num Avg/G1. Seaman, Jason SIU SO 11 3 0.272. Harris, De’Veon UNI SR 15 4 0.273. McCleskey,D. INS JR 12 3 0.254. Wright,Roger MSU SR 11 2 0.184. Nelson,Tom ILS SR 11 2 0.184. McEachern,Mike WIU SR 11 2 0.184. Hodges,Robert WIU SR 11 2 0.184. Richardson,J. NDSU SR 11 2 0.184. Westbrook,T. ILS SO 11 2 0.184. Phillips,Matt NDSU SO 11 2 0.18

PASSES DEFENDED School Cl G Brup Int Total Avg/GPASSES DEFENDED School Cl G Brup Int Total Avg/G1. Schommer,Nick NDSU SR 10 8 3 11 1.102. Alvis,Cedric MSU JR 11 9 2 11 1.003. Lindsey, Korey SIU SO 12 5 6 11 0.923. Wilson, D. YSU SR 12 6 5 11 0.925. Parnell,G. SDSU SO 12 8 2 10 0.835. McElroy, Mike SIU SO 12 7 3 10 0.83

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Late-Game Struggles Derail NDSU’s Big Expectations During 2008 Season

The fi rst three years in Craig Bohl’s tenure as the head football coach at North Dakota State ended at 8-3 and back-to-back 7-4 seasons. Considering the transition from NCAA Division II to Division I, they were met with successful evalua-tions.

Then came back-to-back 10-1 sea-sons and No. 1 rankings in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision. There were wins over Football Bowl Subdivision teams Minnesota, Ball State and Central Michigan.

Things were really right with the program.

About the only thing missing was a playoff bid and that was only because NDSU was ineligible because of NCAA reclassifi cation rules. But last week, the Bison lost for the second straight year to South Dakota State and subsequently fi nished 6-5 – the worst record in Bohl’s

six years at the school. For the fi rst time since the program went 2-8 in 2002, the follow-up question to the season was this:

What went wrong? How did the team go from ranked No.

1 in the FCS coaches poll in the second week of the season to out of the national picture:? It wasn’t attitude and it wasn’t team chemistry, Bohl said. He lauded his team’s work habits and said the leader-ship of the seniors was up to expecta-tions.

This was a team that outscored its op-ponents 329-211. It had 41 touchdowns to its opponents’ 23. Offensively, the team ranked in the middle to near the top in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in most offensive categories and was on top or near the top in most of the defensive categories.

They were not the statistics of a 6-5 team. But consider the following: In the

FCS Coaches Top 25Issued Dec. 18, 2008 (Final regular season) First-place votes in parenthesisTeam Record Pts. LR 1. Richmond (24) 13-3 600 62. Montana 14-2 559 53. James Madison 12-2 540 14. Northern Iowa 12-3 538 45. Appalachian State 11-3 507 26. Villanova 10-3 465 77. New Hampshire 10-3 434 108. Cal Poly 8-3 419 39. Weber State 10-4 398 T1210. Southern Illinois 9-3 389 811. Wofford 9-3 386 912. Central Arkansas 10-2 313 1113. South Carolina State 10-3 298 T1214. Harvard 9-1 237 1415. Liberty 10-2 231 1516. Maine 8-5 181 2117. Colgate 9-3 176 1618. Eastern Kentucky 8-4 160 2219. Elon 8-4 154 1920. William & Mary 7-4 147 1821. McNeese State 7-4 138 1722. Jacksonville State 8-3 112 2023. Texas State 8-5 107 NR24. Grambling State 11-2 92 2525. Prairie View A&M 9-1 69 23

Others receiving votes: Tennessee-Martin (40), Florida A&M (33), Massachusetts (24), Furman (17), South Dakota State (15), Albany (10), Tennessee State (8), Holy Cross (2), Northwestern State (1).

2008 NDSU Opponents in BOLDNorth Dakota State running back Tyler Roehl (40) follows Ryan Foster (65) during the Bison 34-7 win over Indiana State at the Fargodome. Roehl had six 100-yard games in 2008.

fourth quarter against league teams, the Bison were 25 of 53 passing (47 percent) with six interceptions. Four of NDSU’s losses ended with interceptions when the Bison had the chance to drive for a po-tential game-tying or winning score. The late-game slide started at the University of Wyoming when NDSU was 0 of 6 with one interception in the fourth quarter.

The Cowboys won 16-13 on a last-sec-ond fi eld goal.

“When the game was on the line and when we needed to move the ball well, for a variety of reasons, we were not able to do it,” Bohl said.

Look no further than third-down plays as evidence. The Bison had a 39 percent third-down conversion rate, which ranked them sixth in the league and was far be-low past years, which Bohl admitted “was a little bit off the charts.”

“Sometimes, you get lulled into a

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Schommer, Harrington Pick Up All-America Honors

North Dakota State University free safety Nick Schommer was named to 2008 The Associated Press Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-America third team.

Schommer, a 6-foot, 197-pounds senior from Prescott, Wis. (Prescott H.S.), was third in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in pass breakups (1.10 avg.) and fourth in interceptions (3). He tied for third all-time at NDSU with 13 interceptions.

A fi rst team all-conference performer, Schommer was fi fth on the team with 54 tackles including 33 solos, 4.5 tackles for loss and one sack. He recorded a career-high 11 tackles at Youngstown State (9-20-08), and twice had a career best seven solo tackles against Wyoming (9-13-08) and Missouri State (11-15-08).

Schommer was the 33rd selection in the seventh round by the Tennessee Titans and the 242nd player selected overall in the National Football League draft on April 26. He became the 25th NDSU player selected in the NFL or Canadian Football League draft.

In addition, four NDSU players -- running back Tyler Roehl (Seattle Seahawks), wide receiver Kole Heckendorf (Green Bay Packers), linebacker Ramon Humber (Indianapolis Colts) and tight end Jerimiah Wurzbacher (San Diego Chargers) -- signed undrafted free agent contracts, while defensive end Joe Lardinois was invited to the Cincinnati Bengals rookie camp for a tryout, linebacker Mike Maresh headed to the Minnesota Vikings for an opportunity camp and fullback Tyler Jangula was invited to the New Orleans rookie camp tryout.

In addition, Schommer and offensive center Zach Harrington were named honorable mention on two other All-America teams released last season.

Harrington , a 6-foot-2 1/2, 295-pound senior from Carrington, N.D. (Carrington H.S.), earned honorable mention on The Sports Network 2008 FCS All-America team released Jan. 6. Har-rington was a fi rst team all-conference performer for the Bison.

Schommer landed a spot on the Col-lege Sporting News 2008 Fabulous Fifty Division I Football Championship Subdivi-sion (FCS) All-America team.

sense of comfort zone as far as third down,” he said. “This year, we were op-posite.”

Certainly, the inexperience of quar-terback Nick Mertens showed. It was the fourth year in the program for the junior, but his fi rst as a starter. He came into the season with only 14 passing attempts.

But there was more to this team’s offensive faults than the quarterback. The receivers either ran poor routes or dropped passes at key times, top playmaker Kole Heckendorf dealt with a nagging turf toe injury, running back Tyler Roehl suffered an early-season ankle sprain and the offensive line struggled with injuries and run blocking, especially early in the conference season,

Roehl was a second team preseason All-American pick by The Sports Network. Pat Paschall came in as arguably one of the top No. 2 backs in the league. NDSU’s West Coast offense is known as a physical, run-fi rst look, but eventually, a lack of a passing attack cost the Bison.

Teams routinely put eight -– sometimes nine -– players close to the line of scrim-mage in an area commonly known as “the box.” Although the offensive numbers were decent, the Bison were never able to make a Missouri Valley team pay dearly for that. That will be an offseason empha-sis, Bohl said.

Against Western Illinois, the Bison had fi ve rushing attempts for 2 yards in the fourth quarter. They lost 27-22. But no more was the lack of fi nal-quarter offense more glaring than against the Jackrabbits.

Leading 21-17, NDSU took over at its 44-yard line with 14:45 left in the game. Three plays gained 3 yards. The Bison got the ball back at their own 36. Three plays lost 8 yards. After a partially blocked punt, they got the ball at the SDSU 29 with 8:15 remaining. Three plays netted 7 yards.

In those three possessions combined, the Bison had four rushes for 13 yards. Mertens was 2 of 5 passing for just 4 yards.

North Dakota State was 25-for-53 passing with six interceptions during the fourth quarter of its eight Missouri Valley Football Conference games.

“We’ve got to be diversifi ed enough to move the football,” Bohl said. “For us to have the attitude that we’re going to pound the football and run it, that’s a little short-sighted.”

Not all about 2008 was short sighted. Roehl fi nished with 1,075 yards and ended

his career among the all-time leaders on the NDSU rushing chart. Mertens’ 2,004 yards passing ranked him third in the Mis-souri Valley.

The North Dakota State football team had nearly twice as many touchdowns as its opponents (41-23), outscored its opponents (329-211) and was superior in every quarter, which was not indicative of a 6-5 team.

The defensive line registered 39 quarterback sacks and the Bison ranked fi rst in FCS pass defense allowing 116.8 yards in the air. In the league, NDSU was fi rst in total defense giving up 254.0 yards per game and fi rst in fewest fi rst downs allowed at 15.1 a game.

The one adjustment NDSU’s Tampa 2 defense will address in the offseason is fi nding a better way to stop an opposing quarterback from gaining too many yards on the ground. The Bison had trouble con-trolling a basic quarterback-running back option play too many times.

That play perhaps exposed a fault in the Tampa 2, a defense that fi rst became popular in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the NFL doesn’t have to deal with many running quarterbacks. Colleges like NDSU do. Youngstown State and Northern Iowa were effective getting their quarterbacks some space.

“Those are fairly large schematic ad-justments,” Bohl said.

That’s stuff for meetings and planning sessions. And they’ll probably involve more than just Tampa 2 talk. NDSU cer-tainly doesn’t need a complete overhaul, but some tweaking is in order.

“We didn’t produce on the fi eld like I thought we could,” Bohl said. “The year didn’t go how I thought it would go.”

(Courtesy of Jeff Kolpack, Sports Writer, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Reprinted from Nov. 28, 2008)

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6, and coasted to a 50-14 win over Central Connecticut State University before a sellout crowd of 18,868 in the Fargodome. It was NDSU’s sixth sellout over the past eight games. It was the 14th straight home win for the Bison. Mertens, a junior from East Grand Forks, Minn., completed 15 of 23 passes for the Bison, much of that in the fi rst half as NDSU went up 43-7. Mertens opened the scoring with a 5 yard TD pass to junior wide receiver Jordan Schultenover in the fi rst quarter, and tossed two touchdown passes to senior tight end Jerimiah Wurzbacher in the second half. Wurzbacher, a senior from Fargo, N.D., caught three passes for 32 yards and matched a career-high with the pair of TD receptions. He was one of nine differ-ent receivers who caught a pass during the game. Senior fullback Tyler Jangula made four receptions for 43 yards, while senior Kole Heckendorf extended his consecutive games with a reception streak to 26 games. Heckendorf has caught at least one pass in 34 of 35 games during his career. NDSU, which is ranked No. 1 in the latest FCS coaches poll, has outscored its two opponents 91-20. It jumped on the Blue Devils for 27 points in the fi rst quarter, including a blocked punt by redshirt freshman wide receiver Warren Holloway that was recovered in the end zone by redshirt freshman free safety Daniel Eaves. Senior return specialist Shamen Washington had a 76-yard kickoff return during the game. Pat Paschall, a junior from St. Louis,Mo., rushed for a career-high 117 yards and a TD on 14 carries, while senior running back Tyler Roehl added 100 yards on four carries before leaving with an injury and redshirt freshman Matt Voigtlander had 82 for the Bison, who ran for 330 of their 524 total yards. D.J. McNorton chipped in 40 yards on 12 carries and scored twice in the fi rst half. Linebacker Ramon Humber, a senior from Brooklyn Park, Minn., led NDSU with 10 tackles including fi ve solo stops. Humber, who reached double-fi gure tackles for the fi fth time in his career, added a pair of quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and one sack. Humber moved to No. 5 all-time at NDSU with 98 solo tackles. Cor-nerback Richard Bowman had a career-high eight tackles. James Mallory carried 17 times for 116 yards for the Blue Devils (1-1). Central Connecticut got on the board with 2:13 left in the second quarter on an 18-yard TD pass from Hunter Wanket to Josue Paul. The Blue Devils didn’t score again until Josh Vargas’ 3-yard run with 10:54 remaining.

GAME THREEWyoming 16, #1 NDSU 13September 13, 2008 LARAMIE, Wyo.—Jake Scott kicked a 29-yard fi eld goal with 4 seconds left to give the Wyoming Cowboys a 16-13 victory over Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) No. 1/2 ranked North Dakota State University before a crowd of 19,156 at War Memorial Stadium on Sept. 13. Scott’s fi eld goal was set up by Derrick McMahen’s interception of a pass by NDSU quarterback Nick Mertens. That gave Wyoming (2-1) the ball on the Bison 28 yard line with 1:28 left. The fi eld goal capped Wyoming’s comeback. All of Wyoming’s points came in the second half after NDSU had scored the game’s fi rst 13 points. The Bison were ahead at halftime 10-0. Devon Moore sparked a struggling Wyoming offense, racking up 145 yards rush-ing and scoring a touchdown. Wyoming’s struggles on offense, which gained just 216 total yards and scored no touchdowns in a loss the previous week against Air Force, continued into the game against NDSU (2-1). In the fi rst half against the Bison, the Cowboys were plagued by penalties, sacks, dropped passes and a fumble. They gained just three fi rst downs and 78 total yards. NDSU, meanwhile, gained a 10-0 halftime lead on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Mertens to Tyler Jangula and a 34-yard fi eld goal by Shawn Bibeau.

GAME ONE#2 NDSU 41, Austin Peay 6August 28, 2008 FARGO, N.D.—It didn’t take long for Nick Mertens to shed the starting quarter-back jitters.Mertens threw a 69-yard completion on his fi rst attempt and fi nished with 304 yards passing and three touchdowns to help North Dakota State defeat Austin Peay 41-6 before a crowd of 18,701 on Aug. 28 in the Fargodome. It was NDSU’s fi fth sellout over the past seven games and 13th straight win at home. The Bison held the Governors to 91 yards of total offense. NDSU had 452 yards of total offense. Mertens, a 6-foot-1, 215-pound junior, last started a game in November 2004, when he guided East Grand Forks to the Minnesota Class 3A football championship in the Metrodome. He said he was nervous before his Bison debut in the Fargodome. “If you don’t get nervous before a game, then why are you playing?” Mertens said. Mertens said he calmed down quickly after the long pass completion to tight end Jerimiah Wurzbacher on the team’s second play from scrimmage, after the Bison forced the Governors to punt on their fi rst possession. “After I got that behind me, I felt comfortable throw-ing the ball,” said Mertens, who was 16 of 18 with one interception. His favorite target was veteran receiver Kole Heckendorf, who caught eight passes for 179 yards and all three of Mertens’ touchdown passes. The three TD receptions were a career-high and the eight catches matched a career best. That included a 69-yard touchdown pass on the fi rst play from scrimmage in the second half, making it 27-0. Craig Bohl, NDSU head coach, said Mertens was sharp on most of his passes, and had help from Heckendorf on others. “A few of the throws weren’t exactly perfect,” Bohl said. “It’s really good to have Kole out there making a lot of plays.” Austin Peay geared its defense to stop the run, holding the Bison to 17 yards rushing in the fi rst half. Running back Tyler Roehl, a preseason all-America pick, ran for 14 yards in the fi rst half and fi nished with 74 yards. But Mertens was allowed to scan the fi eld on most pass plays. “We saw what they were giving us,” Bohl said. “They were also doing some things that gave us some problems with the running game.” The Governors fi nished with 56 yards rushing and 35 yards passing. Ryan White scored Austin Peay’s only touchdown on a 2-yard run in the third quarter, following an interception by Kevis Buckley. Austin Peay’s visit to the Fargodome was highlighted by sophomore return specialist Terrence Holt, who returned seven kickoffs for 250 yards. Daniel Becker led the Governors defense with 10 tackles. “I think it was a good game for the defensive line and for the defense in general,” said Bison end Joe Lardinois. He then brought laughter in the post-game news conference when he said, “I hope we didn’t peak too soon.” Junior linebacker Matt Kittelson led NDSU with eight tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss. Lardiniois fi nished with seven tackles. The Bison had 12 tackles for loss during the game. Sophomore strong safety Cyrus Lemon recorded his fi rst career interception and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. It was the fi rst pick for a TD since 2006 when Courtney Mitchell turned the trick against Georgia Southern (10-7-06) and Nick Schommer went 69 yards with an interception against Mississippi Valley State (10-14-06).

GAME TWO#1 NDSU 50, Cent. Conn. State 14September 6, 2008 FARGO, N.D.—Nick Mertens threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns and No. 1/2-ranked North Dakota State University raced out to a 40-0 lead Saturday, Sept.

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Austin Peay 0 0 6 0 _ 6North Dakota State 10 10 21 0 _ 41Scoring Summary:NDSU—Bibeau 33 fi eld goalNDSU—Heckendorf 5 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)NDSU—Heckendorf 43 yd pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)NDSU—Bibeau 26 fi eld goalNDSU—Heckendorf 69 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)APSU—White 2 run (kick blocked)NDSU—Roehl 2 run (Bibeau kick)NDSU—Lemon 30 interception return (Bibeau kick)A–18,701

STATISTICS APSU NDSUFIRST DOWNS 6 17RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 36-56 40-149PASSING YDS (NET) 35 304Passes Att-Comp-Int 13-5-1 19-16-1TOTAL OFFENSE 49-91 59-453Punts (Number-Avg) 6-34.8 3-44.0Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-0Penalties-Yards 2-10 6-61Possession Time 26:10 33:50

RUSHING: APSU-Lyle 12-28; White 9-26; Jennings 1-12. NDSU-Roehl 15-74; McNorton 8-31; Voigtlander 5-25.

PASSING: APSU-Orr 2-9-1-21; Jennings 3-4-0-14. NDSU-Mertens 16-18-1-304; Jackson 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: APSU-Frederick 1-16; Forrest 1-12; Thomas 1-5. NDSU- Heckendorf 8-179; Wurzbacher 2-84; Roehl 2-4.

TACKLES (UA-A): APSU-Daniel Becker 3-7=10; Swenson 3-3=6; Smith 0-6=6. NDSU-Kittelson 2-6=8; Joe Lardinois 2-5=7; Humber 3-3=6.

41-6 before a crowd of 18,701 on Aug. 28 in the Fargodome. It was NDSU’s fi fth

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Central Conn. St. 0 7 0 7 — 14North Dakota State 27 16 0 7 — 50Scoring Summary:NDSU—Schultenover 5 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)NDSU—McNorton 13 run (Bibeau kick)NDSU—Eaves 0 blocked punt return (Bibeau kick)NDSU—Paschall 17 run (kick failed)NDSU—McNorton 7 run (Bibeau kick)NDSU—Wurzbacher 7 pass from Mertens (kick blocked)CCSU—Paul 18 pass from Wanket (Izzo kick)NDSU—Bibeau 37 fi eld goalNDSU—Wurzbacher 11 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)CCSU—Vargas 3 run (Izzo kick)A–18,868

STATISTICS CCSU NDSUFIRST DOWNS 15 27RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 39-203 45-330PASSING YDS (NET) 101 194Passes Att-Comp-Int 26-15-0 25-16-0TOTAL OFFENSE 65-304 70-524Punts (Number-Avg) 8-32.1 2-37.0Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 6-47 6-68Possession Time 27:41 32:19

RUSHING: CCSU-Mallory 17-116; Norris 8-40; Williams 5-27. NDSU-Paschall 14-117; Roehl 4-100; Voigtlander 10-82.

PASSING: CCSU-Wanket 8-17-0-56; Norris 7-9-0-45. NDSU-Mertens 15-23-0-186; Jackson 1-2-0-8.

RECEIVING: CCSU-Colagiovanni 5-31; Vargas 2-14; Roberts 2-10. NDSU-Jangula 4-43; Wurzbacher 3-32; Schul-tenover 2-17.

TACKLES (UA-A): CCSU-Marino 4-6=10; Bailey 6-3=9; McK-enley 3-6=9. NDSU-Humber 5-5=10; Bowman 3-5=8; Agbetola 3-4=7.

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But after the Bison ended their fi rst possession in the second half with a 32-yard fi eld goal by Bibeau, Moore broke off a 41-yard run and then scored from 2-yard out for Wyoming’s fi rst offensive touchdown in six quarters. Scott fi nished off two other Wyoming drives with a pair of 28-yard fi eld goals to tie the game. Mertens completed 16-of-30 passes for 215 yards passing, three interceptions and one TD. Kole Heckendorf caught three passes for 103 yards. Heckendorf extended his consecutive game streak with at least one reception to 28 games. He has caught a pass in 35 of 36 games in his career. North Dakota State held a 313 to 266 edge in total of-fense. Pat Paschall rushed 14 times for 71 yards, while Tyler Roehl left the game after only four yards on three carries. Ramon Humber led the Bison defense with 11 tackles including seven solo stops and 1.5 sacks, while Nick Schom-mer made a career-high 10 tackles including seven solos. Matthew Gratzek forced a fumble recovered by Darius Purcell. Wyoming was the fi fth team in the Football Bowl Subdivision, formerly Divi-sion I-A, that the Bison have played since NDSU moved up from Division II to the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly I-AA. NDSU is now 3-2 against FBS schools.

GAME FOUR#24 Youngstown State 32, #2 NDSU 24September 20, 2008 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—Kamryn Keys rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown to lead Youngstown State to a 32-24 win over North Dakota State in a Missouri Valley Football Conference game played before a crowd of 14,331 at Stambaugh Stadium on Sept. 20. Jabari Scott added 120 yards on the ground for a Youngstown State rushing attack that netted 340 yards. Brandon Summers was 7-of-12 passing for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The Penguins cruised out to a 23-3 lead deep into the third quarter on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Summers to Ferlando Williams. But North Dakota State responded with an effi cient eight-play, 80-yard drive that ended with an 18-yard touchdown catch by tight end Jerimiah Wurzbacher. The Bison then recovered a fumble deep in Youngstown State territory and followed with a touch-down to bring the score to 23-17. But Youngstown State never let go of the lead. Running back Tyler Roehl ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries for the Bison, while quarterback Nick Mertens was 23-of-38 passing for 296 yards with one touchdown and four intercep-tions. Roehl recorded his sec-

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North Dakota State 0 10 3 0 — 13Wyoming 0 0 10 6 — 16Scoring Summary:NDSU—Bibeau 34 fi eld goalNDSU—Jangula 3 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)NDSU—Bibeau 32 fi eld goalWYO—Moore 2 run (Scott kick)WYO—Scott 28 fi eld goalWYO—Scott 28 fi eld goalWYO—Scott 29 fi eld goalA–19,156

STATISTICS NDSU WYOFIRST DOWNS 13 14RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 26-98 41-176PASSING YDS (NET) 215 90Passes Att-Comp-Int 30-16-3 17-11-0TOTAL OFFENSE 56-313 58-266Punts (Number-Avg) 6-41.8 7-38.0Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 6-46 5-30Possession Time 28:35 31:25

RUSHING: NDSU-Paschall 14-71; McNorton 5-12; Heckendorf 1-7. WYO-Moore 21-145; Seldon 13-56; Darius Terry 1-7.

PASSING: NDSU-Mertens 16-30-3-215. WYO–Crum 11-17-0-90.

RECEIVING: NDSU–Heckendorf 3-103; Wurzbacher 3-64; Jangula 3-14. WYO-Leonard 2-34; Salyards 2-34; Morgan 2-5.

TACKLES (UA-A): NDSU-Humber 7-4=11; Schommer 7-3=11; Maresh 3-5=8. WYO-Prosinski 5-2=7; Rogers 4-2=6, Dobbs 1-5=6.

North Dakota State 0 3 14 7 — 24Youngstown State 10 6 7 9 — 32Scoring Summary:YSU-Palmer 18 fi eld goalYSU-Summers 12 run (Palmer kick)YSU-Jones 14 pass from Summers (kick failed)NDSU-Bibeau 37 fi eld goalYSU-Williams 12 pass from Summers (Palmer kick)NDSU-Wurzbacher 18 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Roehl 19 run (Bibeau kick)YSU-Keys 14 run (pass failed)NDSU-Roehl 3 run (Bibeau kick)YSU-Palmer 40 fi eld goalA–14,331

STATIISTICS NDSU YSUFIRST DOWNS 24 24RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 29-178 56-340PASSING YDS (NET) 296 101Passes Att-Comp-Int 39-23-4 12-7-1TOTAL OFFENSE 68-474 68-441Punts (Number-Avg) 3-42.0 3-37.3Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1Penalties-Yards 4-40 4-25Possession Time 28:06 31:54

RUSHING: NDSU-Roehl 14-104; Voigtlander 5-40; Mertens 3-18. YSU-Keys 21-146; Scott 17-120; Summers 13-64.

PASSING: NDSU-Mertens 23-38-4-296; TEAM 0-1-0-0. YSU-Summers 7-12-1-101.

RECEIVING: NDSU-Heckendorf 9-111; Belquist 4-60; Schultenover 3-56. YSU-Barnes 2-57; Jones 1-14; Williams 1-12.

TACKLES (UA-A): NDSU-Humber 10-2=12; Schommer 5-6=11; Lemon 4-3=7. YSU-Elliott 4-7=11; Ross 6-3=9; Richards 5-2=7.

ond 100-yard rushing effort of the season and eighth of his career. Kole Heckendorf caught a career-high nine passes for 111 yards. Heckendorf has caught at least one pass in 29 straight games and 36-of-37 in his career. Linebacker Ramon Humber led the NDSU defense with 12 tackles including a career-high 10 solo stops, a forced fumble and one tackle for loss. It was Humber’s third straight double-fi gure tackle game and seventh of his career. Free safety Nick Schommer added 11 tackles for his second straight double-fi gure tackle perfor-mance. Cornerback John Richardson picked off a pass, recovered a fumble and added four tackles.

GAME FIVE#6 NDSU 35, #11 Southern Illinois 27October 4, 2008 FARGO, N.D.—No. 6/17-ranked North Dakota State rallied from a 20-point defi -cit to defeat No. 11/13 Southern Illinois 35-27 in a Missouri Valley Football Confer-ence game played before a sellout crowd of 18,942 in the Fargodome on Saturday, Oct. 4. It was the third straight sellout for the Bison and the seventh out of the last 10 games. It was also NDSU’s 15th straight win at the Fargodome as the Bison scored 35 unanswered points against Southern Illinois to snap a brief two-game losing streak. NDSU improved to 7-1 against ranked teams over the past three seasons. North Dakota State held the ball for over 18 minutes in the second half. The Bi-son came up with 210 of its 379 yards of total offense in the second half. NDSU was held to 38 yards rushing in the fi rst half and fi nished with 184 yards on the ground overall. The Bison drove 80 yards in 15 plays for the go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter. The drive was capped by an 11-yard pass from Nick Mertens to Jordan Schul-tenover. Schultenover made an incredible diving catch of a defl ection after tight end Jeri-miah Wurzbacher was drilled by a pair of SIU defenders attempting to make the catch at the 2-yard line. Mertens threw for a pair of touchdowns including a 9-yard toss to Wurzbacher 36-seconds before halftime, and added a 1-yard TD run. He completed 16 of 24 passes to seven dif-ferent receivers for 195 yards. Kole Heckendorf had one reception and has caught a pass in 30 straight games and 37 of 38 games in his career. Tyler Roehl rushed 26 times for 125 yards and a touchdown, and caught three passes for 34 yards. Roehl went over 100 yards for the third time this season and ninth time in his career. Chris Dieker tossed two touchdown passes for the Salukis, including a 12-yarder to Bryce Morris to give the visitors a 20-0 lead late in the second quarter. Dieker completed 15 of 29 passes for 186 yards and three TDs including a pair of scoring strikes to Ryan Kernes. Linebacker Brandin Jordan led the Southern Illinois defense with a game-high 11 tackles. North Dakota State’s defense stiffened and allowed only 126 yards in the second half, most coming on the fi nal drive in the last four minutes of the fourth quarter. The Salukis converted only 1 of 6 third down chances in the second half. Linebacker Mike Maresh tied a career-high with 10 tackles, while strong safety Cyrus Lemon came up with a career-best nine stops and linebacker Tyler Henry fi n-ished with nine. Free safety Nick Schommer came up with an important intercep-tion early in the fourth quarter. It was Schommer’s 11th career pick and puts him eighth on the NDSU career list.

Southern Ilinois 3 17 0 7 — 27North Dakota State 0 7 7 21 — 35Scoring Summary:SIU-Dougherty 21 fi eld goalSIU-Dougherty 40 fi eld goalSIU-Kernes 18 pass from Dieker (Dougherty kick)SIU-Morris 12 pass from Dieker (Dougherty kick)NDSU-Wurzbacher 9 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Mertens 1 run (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Schultenover 11 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Roehl 4 run (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Paschall 25 run (Bibeau kick)SIU-Kernes 6 pass from Dieker (Dougherty kick)A–18,942

STATISTICS SIU NDSUFIRST DOWNS 20 23RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 34-144 47-184PASSING YDS (NET) 187 195Passes Att-Comp-Int 30-16-1 24-16-0TOTAL OFFENSE 64-331 71-379Punts (Number-Avg) 3-48.7 1-40.0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 12-75 7-74Possession Time 28:25 31:35

RUSHING: SIU- Warner 14-65; Walker 10-46; Dieker 7-23. NDSU-Roehl 26-125; Paschall 12-77; Mertens 7(-14).

PASSING: SIU-Dieker 15-29-1-186; Allaria 1-1-0-1. NDSU-Mertens 16-24-0-195.

RECEIVING: SIU-Sherman 5-81; Guinn 3-52; Kernes 3-44. NDSU–Schultenover 3-39; Roehl 3-34; Vandal 3-29.

TACKLES (UA-A): SIU-Jordan 8-3=11; McElroy 5-4=9; Franklin 4-4=8. NDSU-Maresh 4-6=10; Henry 6-3=9; Lemon 3-6=9.

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GAME SIX#19 Western Illinois 27, #6 NDSU 22October 11, 2008 FARGO, N.D.—Herb Donaldson ran for 124 yards and two touchdowns and Buddy Dudczak returned a blocked punt 17 yards for a score as No. 17/19-ranked Western Illinois beat No. 6/11 North Dakota State 27-22 on Oct. 11, before a Fargodome crowd of 17,043 in a Missouri Valley Football Conference game. The loss snapped a 15-game home winning streak by North Dakota State. The last defeat in the Fargodome was to UC Davis, 20-14, during the 2005 season. NDSU has lost three of its last four games while Western Illinois has won three straight. Donaldson, who had rushed for 200 yards in each of his previous two games, scored on a pair of 2-yard runs in the fi rst half to help the Leathernecks take a 14-10 lead into halftime. Shawn Bibeau kicked a 30-yard fi eld goal for the Bison as time ran out in the fi rst half. Dudczak’s return with 6:22 left in the third quarter gave Western Illinois its largest lead at 21-10 and Taylor Rowan kicked two fi eld goals, includ-ing a 54-yarder with 3:47 remaining. Tyler Roehl scored on runs of 2 and 3 yards for NDSU, which was held to just 126 yards on the ground. Roehl had just 44 yards on 17 carries. Nick Mertens was 12-for-23 for 185 yards, including a 34-yard TD pass to Jordan Schultenover that pulled NDSU within 24-22 with 9:39 remaining. Kole Heckendorf caught six passes for 113 yards. Heckendorf became NDSU’s all-time leader in receptions, currently with 165 to top the previous mark of 163 set by Travis White (2002-06). NDSU’s last two possessions ended with a sack of fourth-and-15 and on an inter-ception. The Bison held a slight 311-280 advantage in total offense, but Western Illinois had a 31:31 to 28:29 advantage in time of possession. Linebacker Mike Maresh and defensive tackle Matthew Gratzek led NDSU with eight tackles, while Leathernecks’ linebacker Kyle Glazier made a game-high 11 tackles.

GAME SEVEN#4 UNI 23, #16 NDSU 13October 18, 2008 CEDAR FALLS, Iowa—A-No. 4/6-ranked Northern Iowa scored on four of its fi rst fi ve possessions, then held on to beat No. 16/20 North Dakota State 23-13 in a Mis-souri Valley Football Conference game played Oct. 18, before a crowd of 13,416 in the UNI-Dome. UNI, which has won three, intercepted North Dakota State quarterback Nick Mertens four times and recovered a fumble. The Panthers kept the Bison out of the end zone until midway though the fourth quarter when Mertens hit Kole Heckend-orf on a 7-yard fade. North Dakota State lost for the fourth time in fi ve games. The Panthers held a 258-227 advantage in total offense and a 32:07 to 27:53 edge in time of possession. The Bison were 3 of 14 in third down conversions compared to 5 of 17 for UNI. Pat Grace threw for 149 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game in the second half with a leg injury. He completed 12 of 23 passes, including a 35-yard touchdown to D.P. Eyman early in the second quarter, helping the Panthers to a 23-6 lead at the half. Corey Lewis scored UNI’s fi rst touchdown on a 25-yard run with 5:38 left in the fi rst quarter. It came on the fi rst play after Jarred Herring’s 70-yard kickoff return. Lewis fi nished with 64 yards on 13 carries. Billy Hallgren kicked three fi eld goals in the fi rst half, including a career-best 47-yarder. His fi nal kick of the half, a 21-yarder with fi ve seconds left, capped a six-play, 50-yard drive. NDSU struggled offensively all game. The Bison came in averaging 178 yards rushing but were held to just 99 yards on the ground. Pat Paschall ran 16 times for 57 yards.

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Western Illinois 7 7 7 6 — 27North Dakota State 0 10 6 6 — 22Scoring Summary:WIU-Donaldson 2 run (Rowan kick)NDSU-Roehl 2 run (Bibeau kick)WIU-Donaldson 2 run (Rowan kick)NDSU-Bibeau 30 fi eld goalWIU-Dudczak 17 blocked punt return (Rowan kick)NDSU-Roehl 3 run (kick failed)WIU-Rowan 41 fi eld goalNDSU-Schultenover 34 pass from Nick Mertens (rush failed)WIU-Rowan 54 fi eld goalA–17,043

STATISTICS WIU NDSUFIRST DOWNS 13 12RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 43-148 34-126PASSING YDS (NET) 132 185Passes Att-Comp-Int 15-8-0 23-12-1TOTAL OFFENSE 58-280 57-311Punts (Number-Avg) 7-50.9 6-33.7Fumbles-Lost 3-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 8-58 6-56Possession Time 31:31 28:29

RUSHING: WIU-Donaldson 26-124; Gibbs 6-34; Matt Barr 9-(-7). NDSU-Voigtlander 1-45; Roehl 17-44; Paschall 8-24.

PASSING: WIU-Barr 8-15-0-132; NDSU-Mertens 12-23-1-185. RECEIVING: WIU-Sims 5-41; Gibbs 2-16; Warner 1-75. NDSU-

Heckendorf 6-113; Wurzbacher 2-27; Tyler Roehl 2-3. TACKLES (UA-A): WIU-Glazier 5-6=11; McEachern 3-4=7;

Palermo 3-3=6. NDSU-Maresh 2-6=8; Gratzek 1-7=8; Cyrus Lemon 3-4=7.

Heckendorf scored NDSU’s only touchdown with 9:09 left to play. He fi nished with 55 yards on fi ve catches. Hecken-dorf became the program’s all-time leader in receiving yards. He passed T.R. McDonald’s previous record of 2,544 yards on 134 receptions set from 1990-93. Mertens was 14-for-33 for 128 yards. Shawn Bibeau kicked two fi eld goals for the Bison. John Prelvitz punted seven times for an average of 41.6 yards per attempt and 36.7 net yards per punt. Linebacker Mike Maresh led NDSU’s defense with a career-high 11 tackles, while strong safety Cyrus Lemon had a career best 10 tackles. Jamar Thompson paced a balanced UNI defense with seven tackles, while Nick Nelson had six tack-les and three pass breakups. Terrell Moore recorded two of the Panthers’ four intercep-tions.

GAME EIGHT#25 NDSU 25, Illinois State 7October 25, 2008 NORMAL, Ill.—--Tyler Roehl rushed 30 times for a season-high 229 yards and three touchdowns as No. 25-ranked North Dakota State defeated Illinois State 25-7 in a hard-hitting Missouri Valley Football Conference game played Oct. 25, before a crowd of 8,004 in Hancock Stadium. The Bison snapped a two-game losing streak and a four-game road losing string dating back to last season. Roehl recorded his fourth career 200-yard rushing performance. He became the 16th NDSU running back to gain over 2,000 yards in a career. He rushed for 257 yards against Illinois State last season North Dakota State rushed for a season-high 417 yards behind the offensive line and had 479 yards of total offense overall. The Bison held a commanding 36:41 to 23:19 advantage in time of possession. Running back Pat Paschall rushed 16 times for a career-high 133 yards. Paschall recorded his second 100-yard effort of the season and fourth of his career. Illinois State struggled with only 147 yards of total offense but trimmed the North Dakota State lead to 18-7 when Drew Kiel hit Kelvin Chandler with a 4-yard TD pass with 2:25 left in the third quarter. However, the NDSU defense that came up with a pair of interceptions including a key pick from linebacker Ramon Humber with 9:05 left in the fourth quarter. Humber’s interception set up Roehl’s third touchdown run of the afternoon, a 36 yard scamper, to extend the advantage to 25-7 with 7:15 remaining. The Bison also stopped a late Redbird drive in the fi nal period when linebacker Preston Evans forced a fumble recovered by defensive tackle Matt Phillips. North Dakota State led 18-0 at halftime -- it’s fi rst advantage at intermission since the 10-0 lead at Wyoming in the third game of the year. The defense set the tone during the game’s fi rst possession. Defensive end Joe Lardinois recorded a sack and safety on Illinois State quarterback Kevin Brockway.

North Dakota State 3 3 0 7 — 13UNI 10 13 0 0 — 23Scoring Summary:UNI-Hallgren 47 fi eld goalNDSU-Bibeau 24 fi eld goalUNI-Lewis 25 run (Hallgren kick)UNI-Eyman 35 pass from Grace (Hallgren kick)UNI-Hallgren 44 fi eld goalNDSU-Bibeau 34 fi eld goalUNI-Hallgren 21 fi eld goalNDSU-Heckendorf 7 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)A–13,416

STATISTICS NDSU UNIFIRST DOWNS 12 13RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 31-99 42-102PASSING YDS (NET) 128 156Passes Att-Comp-Int 33-14-4 24-13-0TOTAL OFFENSE 64-227 66-258Punts (Number-Avg) 7-41.6 8-41.9Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 7-49 6-58Possession Time 27:53 32:07

RUSHING: NDSU-Paschall 16-57; Roehl 9-50; Mertens 4-3. UNI-Lewis 13-64; Law 18-54; Grace 7-16.

PASSING: NDSU-Mertens 14-33-4-128. UNI-Grace 12-23-0-149; Davis 1-1-0-7.

RECEIVING: NDSU-Heckendorf 5-55; Paschall 3-24; Wurz-bacher 3-21. UNI- Gray 4-77; Collins 2-17; Law 2-9.

TACKLES (UA-A): NDSU-Maresh 2-9=11; Lemon 5-5=10; Humber 6-2=8. UNI-Thompson 3-4=7; Nelson 4-2=6; Kinney 3-3=6.

North Dakota State 8 10 0 7 — 25Illinois State 0 0 7 0 — 7Scoring Summary:NDSU-Lardinois safetyNDSU-Roehl 46 run (kick blocked)NDSU-Bibeau 21 fi eld goalNDSU-Roehl 3 run (Bibeau kick)ILST-Chandler 4 pass from Kiel (Fetzer kick)NDSU-Roehl 36 run (Bibeau kick)A–8,004

STATISTICS NDSU ILSTFIRST DOWNS 24 10RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 58-413 28-51PASSING YDS (NET) 66 96Passes Att-Comp-Int 14-8-0 24-11-2TOTAL OFFENSE 72-479 52-147Punts (Number-Avg) 3-26.7 6-45.3Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 5-35 2-25Possession Time 36:41 23:19

RUSHING: NDSU-Roehl 30-229; Paschall 16-133; Mertens 8-20. ILST-Fisher 11-21; Mendenhall 3-17; Kiel 9-6.

PASSING: NDSU-Mertens 8-14-0-66. ILST-Kiel 8-14-2-85; Brockway 3-10-0-11.

RECEIVING: NDSU- Wurzbacher 3-47; McNorton 2-8; Belquist 1-13. ILST-Chandler 3-58; Harcar 3-8; Fisher 2-10.

TACKLES (UA-A): NDSU-Maresh 3-5=8; Humber 5-2=7; Evans 4-3=7. ILST-Holtz 6-9=15; Nelson 5-7=12; Wright 4-7.

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SEASON REVIEWThe defense held the Redbirds to 44 yards of total offense in the fi rst half. Following the free kick, Roehl raced 46 yards for a touchdown to put the Bison ahead 8-0 with 12:18 remaining in the fi rst quarter. It was NDSU’s fi rst TD in the opening quarter since Central Connecticut on Sept. 6. Shawn Bibeau booted a 21-yard fi eld goal with 14:55 remaining in the second quarter to extend the lead to 11-0. Roehl’s second TD of the fi rst half, a three-yard TD run, capped off a nine play, 85-yard drive for North Dakota State. The Bison had 221 yards of rushing in the fi rst half. NDSU free safety Nick Schommer recorded his second interception of the sea-son to end the fi rst half. It was 12th interception of his career to move Schommer to a tie at No. 4 on the school charts. North Dakota State linebacker Mike Maresh had a team-high eight tackles including a sack. The Bison fi nished with seven tackles for loss and four sacks. Humber and Evans each had seven tackles including a two for a loss and one sack. Brent Holtz made 15 tackles and led a group of three Illinois State players with double-fi gure stops. BISON NOTEBOOK: North Dakota State senior wide receiver Kole Heckendorf had his consecutive game streak with at least one reception snapped at 32. The last game without a reception was Oct. 29, 2005 against Southern Utah. Heckend-orf, the program’s all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, has caught a pass in 39 of 41 career games. Three players moved up the NDSU all-time solo tackle list Saturday. Linebacker Ramon Humber had fi ve solo tackles against Illinois State and increased his career total to 132 to tie former strong safety Craig Dahl (2003-06) at No. 2. Linebacker Mike Maresh recorded three solos against the Redbirds and upped his career total to 108 to tie former cornerback Matt Gorman (2001-04) at No. 6. Free safety Nick Schommer is No. 9 with 97 solo tackles.

GAME NINE#24 NDSU 34, Indiana State 7November 1, 2008 FARGO, N.D.—-Nick Mertens threw two touchdown passes and North Dakota State overcame a sluggish start to beat Indiana State 34-7 on Nov. 1, before a crowd of 16,211 in the Fargodome to extend the Sycamores’ losing streak to 23 games. The game was tied 7-7 after one quarter, but it was all NDSU after that. The Bison limited the Sycamores to 19 yards of offense in the second half. Mertens threw for 82 yards for NDSU, which has won back-to-back games for the fi rst time since the fi rst two weeks of the season. Mertens tossed a 15-yard TD pass to Alex Belquist in the fi rst half and a 4-yarder to Tyler Jangula early in the fourth quarter. It was the fi rst col-legiate touchdown reception for Belquist. NDSU’s offense struggled in the fi rst half before scoring twice in the last 1:20 of the second quarter to go up 20-7. The scoring plays were set up by a Cyrus Lemon interception and John Richardson fumble recovery. The Sycamores outgained the Bison 124-117 in the fi rst two quarters. Tyler Roehl ran 20 times for 102 yards, including a 5-yard TD run in the fi rst quarter. Roehl rushed for over 100 yards for the fi fth time this season and 11th time in his career. The Bison also received a 5-yard TD run on a Jordan Schultenover reverse in the third quarter. The Sycamores tied it on a 19-yard run by Antoine Brown with 4:28 remaining in the fi rst quarter. Brown led the Sycamores with 70 yards on 11 carries. Indiana State, which was outgained 247-143, ran for 103 yards -- 98 which came in the opening half. North Dakota State’s defense was led by Joe Lardinois career-high 11 tackles including three tackles for loss. Indiana State hasn’t won a conference road game since 2002. Quinton Scott led the Sycamores with a game-high 16 tackles., while CJ Cook added eight tackles and three pass breakups. It was the 35th Harvest Bowl and the Bison improved to 31-1-2 in the event.

GAME TEN#25 NDSU 48, Missouri State 27November 15, 2008 SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Running back Tyler Roehl rushed for 188 yards and two touchdowns and defensive end Joe Lardinois returned a fumble for a score as No. 25-ranked North Dakota State defeated Missouri State 48-27 in a Missouri Valley Football Conference game played on a cold and blustery an Nov. 15, at Plaster Field. The Bison exploded for 21 third quarter points to break a 13-13 halftime deadlock and outscored host Missouri State 35-14 in the second half. NDSU free safety Nick Schommer made an acrobatic interception of a Cody Kirby pass at the Bears 30-yard line to set up the fi rst TD. Roehl covered the fi nal 11 yards in the drive including a 6-yard scoring run. It was Schom-mer’s third interception of the season and 13th of his career. He is tied for third all-time at NDSU with Wayne Schluchter (1978-81). The Bison defense came up large on the next MSU drive. Defensive end Nick Compton sacked Kirby and forced a fumble that was gobbled up by Lardinois, who raced 17 yards into the end zone to extend the North Da-kota State lead to 27-13 with 7:48 left in the third quarter. Kirby scored on a 1-yard TD run on fourth down that brought Missouri State within 27-20 with 1:26 remaining. North Dakota State kept the pressure on. D.J. Mc-Norton returned the ensuing kickoff 28 yards. Nick Mertens hooked up with Kole Heckendorf on a 44-yard pass play. Two plays later Mertens completed a 12-yard TD pass to Thor Brown. Mertens completed 8 of 10 passes for 108 yards. An interception and fumble stopped NDSU’s fi rst two drives in the fourth quar-ter. The second turnover led to a Kirby to Chris Geiz 15-yard touchdown pass that cut the Bison lead to 34-27 with 7:50 left to play. North Dakota State answered quickly, 18-seconds to be exact. Roehl took the handoff and raced 80 yards for the TD to build the cushion back up to 41-27. The Bison received a 1-yard touchdown run from Matt Voigtlander to close out the scor-ing with 1:19 left to play. Roehl, who had 21 carries for the 188 yards, went over the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season. It was the sixth straight season that a Bison running back has gained over 1,000 yards. Roehl moved past Paul Hatchett, Doug Lloyd and Kevin Feeney on the NDSU all-time rushing charts. He has 2,479 yards and 34 TDs on 376 carries over 42 career games. Roehl went over 100 yards for the sixth time this season and 12th time in his career. North Dakota State’s defense recorded a season-high eight sacks during the game led by two each from defensive tackle Matthew Gratzek, defensive tackle Matt Phillips and Compton. The Bison came up with 14 tackles for loss with Comp-ton tallying three. Linebackers Mike Maresh and Matt Anderson each made a game-high 11 tackles as Missouri State ran 76 plays and held the ball for 35-minutes, 45-seconds. Ander-son had a career-high with the effort, while Maresh matched his career best and recorded the fourth double-fi gure tackle game of his career. Kirby completed 15 of 28 passes for 217 yards, one interception and one TD. He gained 71 yards rushing, but lost 75 to fi nish with a minus 4 on 23 attempts. Clay Harbor caught eight passes for 113 yards. North Dakota State held a 462-299 advantage in total offense including 356 yards rushing on 37 attempts. The Bison overcame three fumbles lost and one interception. Shawn Bibeau connected on a pair of fi eld goals of 29 and 23 yards, and all six extra points. NDSU improved to 13-3 in the month of November under the direction of head coach Craig Bohl.

Indiana State 7 14 7 0 — 28North Dakota State 13 20 14 7 — 54Scoring Summary:NDSU-Roehl 5 run (Bibeau kick)INST-Brown 19 run (Martinez kick)NDSU-Bibeau 34 fi eld goalNDSU-Belquist 15 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Bibeau 39 fi eld goalNDSU-Schultenover 5 run (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Jangula 4 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)A–16,211

STATISTICS INST NDSUFIRST DOWNS 11 16RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 43-103 36-149PASSING YDS (NET) 40 98Passes Att-Comp-Int 15-9-1 23-11-0TOTAL OFFENSE 58-143 59-247Punts (Number-Avg) 8-38.2 5-34.0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-0Penalties-Yards 6-67 3-30Possession Time 33:08 26:52

RUSHING: INST-Brown 11-70; Roberts 17-42; Millington 1-8. NDSU-Roehl 20-102; Voigtlander 5-24; Paschall 7-19.

PASSING: INST- Roberts 9-15-1-40. NDSU- Mertens 9-20-0-82; Jackson 2-3-0-16.

RECEIVING: INST-Gates 4-11; Jones 2-21; Gray 1-4. NDSU-Belquist 4-54; Jangula 2-13; Veldman 1-11.

TACKLES (UA-A): INST-Scott 6-10=16; Sewall 5-4=9; Cook 4-4=8. NDSU-Lardinois 5-6=11; Humber 6-3=9; Matt Phillips 3-4=7.

North Dakota State 6 7 21 14 — 48Missouri State 3 10 7 7 — 27Scoring Summary:MOST-Hottelman 44 fi eld goalNDSU-Bibeau 29 fi eld goalNDSU-Bibeau 23 fi eld goalMOST-Kirby 5 run (Hottelman kick)NDSU-Mertens 1 run (Bibeau kick)MOST-Hottelman 22 fi eld goalNDSU-Roehl 6 run (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Lardinois 17 fumble recovery (Bibeau kick)MOST-Kirby 1 run (Hottelman kick)NDSU-Brown 12 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)MOST-Geisz 15 pass from Kirby (Hottelman kick)NDSU-Roehl 80 run (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Voigtlander 1 run (Bibeau kick)A–3,920

STATISTICS NDSU MOSTFIRST DOWNS 17 19RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 37-354 48-82PASSING YDS (NET) 108 217Passes Att-Comp-Int 10-8-1 28-15-1TOTAL OFFENSE 47-462 76-299Punts (Number-Avg) 0-0.0 4-36.0Fumbles-Lost 3-3 1-1Penalties-Yards 7-37 11-79Possession Time 24:15 35:45

RUSHING: NDSU-Roehl 21-188; Paschall 10-87; Voigtlander 2-37. MOST-Johnston 15-45; Trotter 4-24; Warren 4-14.

PASSING: NDSU-Mertens 8-10-1-108. MOST-Kirby 15-28-1-217.

RECEIVING: NDSU-Heckendorf 3-57; Jangula 2-24; Belquist 2-15. MOST-Harbor 8-113; Mejia 2-31; Sargent 1-27.

TACKLES (UA-A): NDSU-Maresh 6-5=11; Anderson 5-6=11; Lemon 3-6=11. MOST-Alvis 6-1=7; Wright 1-5=6; Randolph 2-3=5.

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SEASON STATISTICSGAME ELEVENSouth Dakota State 25, #24 NDSU 24November 22, 2008 FARGO, N.D.— Ryan Berry came back from an injury to toss a TD pass and two-point conversion with 2:20 left to lift South Dakota State University to a 25-24 vic-tory over No. 24-ranked North Dakota State University in a Missouri Valley Football Conference and Dakota Marker game played before 18,428 in the Fargodome on Nov. 22. It was South Dakota State’s fi rst win in Fargo since the 1962 season and fi rst back-to-back victories over North Dakota State since 1960-64 when the Jackrabbits won three and recorded one tie. SDSU claimed the Dakota Marker for the second straight year and hold a 3-2 edge in that portion of the series. North Dakota State fi nishes the season 6-5 and 4-4 in the MVFC, while South Dakota State ended the year at 7-5 and 6-2 in conference play. Shawn Bibeau hit a 39 yard fi eld goal with 6:32 left to put the Bison ahead 24-17. That fi eld goal was set up when Matt Veldman partially blocked a SDSU punt. Berry, who left the game midway in the fi rst quarter, returned to engineer an eight-play, 68-yard drive that resulted in a one-yard touchdown pass to JaRon Harris. Berry then hit Mike Steffen for the two-point conversion. Berry fi nished the game 8 of 11 for 80 yards. Conrad Kjerstad intercepted a pass with 1:57 left to ice the game. The Bison did get one last shot, but a fi nal pass play from Nick Mertens to Kole Heckendorf for 23 yards but the lateral was recovered by SDSU defensive end Eric Schroeder. South Dakota State led 9-0 until late in the second quarter, taking advantage of three Peter Reifenrath fi eld goals of 41, 40 and 41 yards. The Jackrabbits held the ball for 18 minutes in the fi rst half and held a 35:18 to 24:42 advantage in time of possession. North Dakota State rallied back. The Bison cut the lead to 9-7 with 3:45 left on a Tyler Roehl 1-yard run that capped a nine-play, 75-yard drive. That series was highlighted by a 31-yard reception by Roehl, who was held to 33 yards on 12 car-ries. NDSU had an opportunity to take the lead before halftime but Schroeder blocked Bibeau’s 29-yard fi eld goal. However, the Bison bounced back and took the second half kickoff downfi eld for a TD. Mertens scored from a yard out and the NDSU lead 14-9. That drive featured a Mertens 32-yard pass to Heckendorf and 24-yard strike to Jerimiah Wurzbacher. Mertens fi nished 15 of 27 passing for 239 yards, one TD and one interception. He completed passes to seven different receivers including Heckendorf, who had fi ve receptions for 96 yards. Mertens also rushed eight times for 58 yards. Heckend-orf was one of 15 seniors playing their fi nal game in the Fargodome. South Dakota State came right back, literally. Cole Brodie returned the ensuing kickoff 72 yards to the NDSU 23. Six plays later Kyle Minnett tight-roped the side-line eight yards into the end zone after catching a Ryan Crawford pass. Minnett took the pitch and dashed in for the two-point conversion putting the Jackrabitts ahead 17-14 with 8:39 left. Minnett rushed 22 times for 85 yards. With the teams responding in rapid fi re, Wurzbacher hauled in a 23-yard TD pass from Mertens in a quick drive that was highlighted by Jordan Schultenover ‘s 40-yard reception. North Dakota State led 21-17 at the 6:33 mark of the third quarter. Senior linebacker Mike Maresh led the Bison with 12 tackles and shared game-high honors with strong safety Cyrus Lemon, who notched a career-high. Maresh was one of six NDSU players to record a sack.

South Dakota State 6 3 8 8 — 25North Dakota State 0 7 14 3 — 24Scoring Summary:SDSU-Reifenrath 41 fi eld goalSDSU-Reifenrath 40 fi eld goalSDSU-Reifenrath 41 fi eld goalNDSU-Roehl 1 run (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Mertens 1 run (Bibeau kick)SDSU-Minett 8 pass from Crawford (Minett rush)NDSU-Wurzbacher 23 pass from Mertens (Bibeau kick)NDSU-Bibeau 39 fi eld goalSDSU-Harris 1 pass from Berry (Steffen pass from Berry)A–18,428

STATISTICS SDSU NDSUFIRST DOWNS 21 15RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 44-104 28-119PASSING YDS (NET) 130 239Passes Att-Comp-Int 24-18-0 27-15-1TOTAL OFFENSE 68-234 55-358Punts (Number-Avg) 5-33.2 4-43.2Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1Penalties-Yards 8-56 6-67Possession Time 35:18 24:42

RUSHING: SDSU-Minett 22-85; Duffy 8-28; Berry 7-(-2). NDSU-Mertens 8-58; Roehl 12-33; McNorton 4-21.

PASSING: SDSU-Crawford 10-13-0-50; Berry 8-11-0-80. NDSU-Mertens 15-27-1-239.

RECEIVING: SDSU-Harris 8-60; Cochart 4-46; Duffy 2-13. NDSU-Heckendorf 5-96; Wurzbacher 3-54; Roehl 3-36.

TACKLES (UA-A): SDSU-Rogers 3-5=8; Jackson 3-4=7; Johnson 3-3=6. NDSU-Lemon 5-7=12; Maresh 4-8=12; Humber 7-3=10.

Bison Rank High Nationally inFCS Statistical Departments

North Dakota State University’s football team ranked high in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) statistics. Individually, there was one top 10 effort with Shawn Bibeau listed at No.6 in fi eld goals made per game (1.36 avg.) Collectively, the Bison could be found fi ve times among the top 10 including the top spot in pass defense -- allowing an average of 116.82 yards per game. NDSU was No. 5 in total defense (254 ypg) and No. 19 in scoring defense (19.18 ppg)

TEAMPass Defense G Att. Comp. .Pct YPC Int. Pct. Yds. YPA TD Avg. G Att. Comp. .Pct YPC Int. Pct. Yds. YPA TD Avg. 1. North Dakota State 11 228 128 56.14 10.04 7 3.07 1285 5.64 11 116.822. Morgan State 12 259 117 45.17 12.18 19 7.34 1425 5.50 14 118.75

Pass Sacks G Sacks Yds. SA/PG1. Northern Arizona 11 42.0 307 3.823. North Dakota State 11 37.0 257 3.36

Total Defense G No. Yds. AVG TDs YPG 1. Morgan State 12 676 2561 3.79 31 213.42 5. North Dakota State 11 682 2794 4.10 23 254.00

Tackles for Loss G Yds. TFL Avg.Tackles for Loss G Yds. TFL Avg.1. Morgan St. 12 432 113.0 9.425. North Dakota State 11 446 94.0 8.55

Punt Returns G No. Yds. TD Avg. Punt Returns G No. Yds. TD Avg. 1. The Citadel 12 30 590 4 19.67 5. North Dakota State 11 21 321 1 15.29

Net Punting Net Punting G No. Yds. Avg. Ret. Yds. TB Net. Avg. G No. Yds. Avg. Ret. Yds. TB Net. Avg. 1. Dartmouth 10 55 2246 40.84 23 109 4 37.4015. North Dakota State 11 40 1539 38.48 15 121 1 34.95

Rushing Offense G No. Yds. AVG TDs YPGRushing Offense G No. Yds. AVG TDs YPG 1. VMI 11 614 3932 6.40 37 357.45 17. North Dakota State 11 411 2199 5.35 22 199.91

Scoring DefenseScoring Defense G TD PAT PAT-2 Def. FG Safety Pts PPG G TD PAT PAT-2 Def. FG Safety Pts PPG 1. Yale 10 11 10 0 0 9 1 105 10.50 19. North Dakota State 11 23 18 2 0 17 0 211 19.18

Pass Sacks Allowed G Sacks Yds. SA/PG1. Wofford 12 5.0 27 0.42T21. North Dakota State 11 13.0 73 1.18

Rushing Defense G No. Yds. AVG TDs YPGRushing Defense G No. Yds. AVG TDs YPG1. Morehead St. 11 300 593 1.98 5 53.9 22. North Dakota State 11 360 1392 3.87 9 126.5

INDIVIDUALSShawn Bibeau, K - T6th, fi eld goals (1.36 FG/gm); 33rd, Scoring (7.36 Shawn Bibeau, K - T6th, fi eld goals (1.36 FG/gm); 33rd, Scoring (7.36 Shawn Bibeau, KPts/gm)

Nick Compton, DE - T61st, Sacks (0.50 avg.)

Kole Heckendorf, WR - 40th, Receiving Yards (74.40 Yds/ gm); T96th, Kole Heckendorf, WR - 40th, Receiving Yards (74.40 Yds/ gm); T96th, Kole Heckendorf, WRReceptions Per Game (4.10 avg.)

Ramon Humber, LB - T61st, Tackles (8.45 avg.); T68th, Tackles For Loss (1.09 avg.)

Joe Lardinois, DE - T39th, Sacks (0.59 avg.); T77th, Tackles For Loss (1.05 avg.)

Mike Maresh, LB - 70th, Tackles (8.20 avg.)

Nick Mertens, QB – 39th, Pass Effi ciency (131.98 Rating); 61st, Total Of-fense (189.64 Yds/gm)

Pat Paschall, RB - 72nd Rushing (601. 10 avg.)

Tyler Roehl, RB - 31st, Rushing (97.53 avg.); T41st, Scoring (7.09 Pts/gm); T76th, All-Purpose (109.09 Yds/gm)

Nick Schommer, FS - T86th, Interceptions (0.30 Int/gm)

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SCORE BY QUARTERSTEAM 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalBISON 114 112 128 81 — 435OPPONENTS 58 93 44 50 — 245

TEAM STATISTICSCategory Category BISON OPP SCORING 329 211 Points Per Game 29.9 19.2 FIRST DOWNS 200 166 Rushing 108 95 Rushing 108 95 Passing 81 58 Passing 81 58 Penalty 11 13 Penalty 11 13 RUSHING YARDAGE 2199 1509 Yards gained rushing 2388 1961 Yards gained rushing 2388 1961 Yards lost rushing 189 452 Yards lost rushing 189 452 Rushing Attempts 411 454 Rushing Attempts 411 454 Average Per Rush 5.4 3.3 Average Per Rush 5.4 3.3 Average Per Game 199.9 137.2 Average Per Game 199.9 137.2 TDs Rushing 22 11 TDs Rushing 22 11 PASSING YARDAGE 2028 1285 Att-Comp-Int 267-155-15 228-128-7 Att-Comp-Int 267-155-15 228-128-7 Average Per Pass 7.6 5.6 Average Per Pass 7.6 5.6 Average Per Catch 13.1 10.0 Average Per Catch 13.1 10.0 Average Per Game 184.4 116.8 Average Per Game 184.4 116.8 TDs Passing 16 11 TDs Passing 16 11 TOTAL OFFENSE 4227 2794 Total Plays 678 682 Total Plays 678 682 Average Per Play 6.2 4.1 Average Per Play 6.2 4.1 Average Per Game 384.3 254.0 Average Per Game 384.3 254.0 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 39-761 62-1345 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 21-321 15-121 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 7-169 15-145 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 19.5 21.7 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 15.3 8.1 INT RETURN AVERAGE 24.1 9.7 FUMBLES-LOST 18-10 14-9 PENALTIES-Yards 63-563 70-530 Average Per Game 51.2 48.2 Average Per Game 51.2 48.2 PUNTS-Yards 40-1539 65-2569 Average Per Punt 38.5 39.5 Average Per Punt 38.5 39.5 Net punt average 35.0 33.4 Net punt average 35.0 33.4 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 29:23 30:37 3RD-DOWN Conversions 49/126 48/156 3rd-Down Pct 39% 31% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4/8 8/17 4th-Down Pct 50% 47% SACKS BY-Yards 39-264 13-73 MISC YARDS 0 8 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 41 23 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 15-22 17-17 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-1 RED-ZONE SCORES 43-51 84% 29-35 83% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 30-51 59% 20-35 57% PAT-ATTEMPTS 36-40 90% 18-20 90% ATTENDANCE 108193 58827 Games/Avg Per Game 6/18032 5/11765 Games/Avg Per Game 6/18032 5/11765

GAME RESULTSDate Opponent Result Time Attend.Date Opponent Result Time Attend.Aug. 28 AUSTIN PEAY W 41-6 2:20 18,701Sept. 6 CENT. CONN. ST. W 50-14 3:00 18,868Sept. 13 at Wyoming L 13-16 2:49 19,156*Sept. 20 at #24 Youngstown State L 24-32 3:11 14,331*Oct. 4 #11 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS W 35-27 3:12 18,942*Oct. 11 #19 WESTERN ILLINOIS L 22-27 3:03 17,043*Oct. 18 at #4 UNI L 13-23 3:15 13,416*Oct. 25 at Illinois State W 25-7 2:42 8,004*Nov. 1 INDIANA STATE W 34-7 2:32 16,211*Nov. 15 at Missouri State W 48-27 2:53 3,920*Nov. 22 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE L 24-25 3:02 18,428* indicates conference game

RUSHINGPlayer Player GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD LG Avg/GGP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD LG Avg/GTyler Roehl 11 171 1075 22 1053 6.2 13 80 95.7Pat Paschall 10 108 619 18 601 5.6 2 42 60.1Matt Voigtlander 11 30 272 7 265 8.8 1 45 24.1D.J. McNorton 11 37 151 27 124 3.4 2 16 11.3Nick Mertens 11 49 176 94 82 1.7 3 23 7.5Tyler Jangula 10 3 51 0 51 17.0 0 30 5.1Gary Williams 10 3 22 10 12 4.0 0 14 1.2Kole Heckendorf 10 3 12 0 12 4.0 0 7 1.2Lee Vandal 7 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 0.7Jordan Schultenover 10 0 5 0 5 0.0 1 0 0.5Troy Jackson 3 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Warren Holloway 11 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.1TEAM 6 4 0 10 -10 -2.5 0 0 -1.7 BISON 11 411 2388 189 2199 5.4 22 80 199.9OPPONENTS 11 454 1961 452 1509 3.3 11 44 137.2

PASSINGPlayer Player GP Effi c Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD LG Avg/GGP Effi c Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD LG Avg/GNick Mertens 11 131.98 152-260-15 58.5 2004 16 69 182.2Troy Jackson 3 83.60 3-6-0 50.0 24 0 11 8.0TEAM 6 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 BISON 11 130.39 155-267-15 58.1 2028 16 69 184.4OPPONENTS 11 113.26 128-228-7 56.1 1285 11 75 116.8

RECEIVINGPlayerPlayer GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GGP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GKole Heckendorf 10 41 744 18.1 4 69 74.4Jerimiah Wurzbacher 11 25 388 15.5 5 69 35.3Alex Belquist 11 19 203 10.7 1 22 18.5Tyler Jangula 10 14 165 11.8 2 38 16.5Tyler Roehl 11 13 101 7.8 0 31 9.2Jordan Schultenover 10 12 205 17.1 3 40 20.5Pat Paschall 10 9 51 5.7 0 25 5.1Lee Vandal 7 5 56 11.2 0 21 8.0D.J. McNorton 11 5 17 3.4 0 6 1.5Matt Veldman 9 4 29 7.2 0 11 3.2Warren Holloway 11 2 17 8.5 0 9 1.5Matt Voigtlander 11 1 14 14.0 0 14 1.3Thor Brown 11 1 12 12.0 1 12 1.1Gary Williams 10 1 9 9.0 0 9 0.9Shamen Washington 3 1 7 7.0 0 7 2.3Landon Smith 11 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.5Jared Hines 5 1 5 5.0 0 5 1.0 BISON 11 155 2028 13.1 16 69 184.4OPPONENTS 11 128 1285 10.0 11 75 116.8

TOTAL OFFENSEPlayer Player G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/GG Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/GNick Mertens 11 309 82 2004 2086 189.6Tyler Roehl 11 171 1053 0 1053 95.7Pat Paschall 10 108 601 0 601 60.1Matt Voigtlander 11 30 265 0 265 24.1D.J. McNorton 11 37 124 0 124 11.3Tyler Jangula 10 3 51 0 51 5.1Troy Jackson 3 7 0 24 24 8.0Kole Heckendorf 10 3 12 0 12 1.2Gary Williams 10 3 12 0 12 1.2Lee Vandal 7 1 5 0 5 0.7Jordan Schultenover 10 0 5 0 5 0.5Warren Holloway 11 1 -1 0 -1 -0.1TEAM 6 5 -10 0 -10 -1.7 BISON 11 678 2199 2028 4227 384.3OPPONENTS 11 682 1509 1285 2794 254.0

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SEASON STATISTICSPUNTINGPlayer No. Yds Avg Long TB FC In20 BlkdPlayer No. Yds Avg Long TB FC In20 BlkdJohn Prelvitz 39 1539 39.5 53 1 10 14 1TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 BISON 40 1539 38.5 53 1 10 14 1Opponents 65 2569 39.5 66 4 14 20 2 Opponents 65 2569 39.5 66 4 14 20 2

FIELD GOALSPlayer FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg-BlkPlayer FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg-BlkShawn Bibeau 15-22 68.2 0-0 5-7 10-11 0-4 0-0 39-2

FG SEQUENCE BISON OPPONENTS FG SEQUENCE BISON OPPONENTS Austin Peay (33),(26) -Cent. Conn. St. (37) -Wyoming (34),(32) (28),(28),(29)Youngstown State 29,(37) (18),(40)Southern Illinois 47,42,43 (21),(40)Western Illinois (30) (41),(54)UNI (24),(34) (47),(44),(21)Illinois State (21),31 -Indiana State (34),(39) -Missouri State (29),(23) (44),(22)South Dakota State 44,29,(39) (41),(40),(41)Numbers in (parentheses) indicate fi eld goal was made.

KICKOFFSPlayer No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLnPlayer No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLnShawn Bibeau 66 3983 60.3 3 1 1345 39.1 30

PUNT RETURNSPlayer No. Yds Avg TD LongPlayer No. Yds Avg TD LongD.J. McNorton 10 162 16.2 0 62Alex Belquist 9 138 15.3 0 50Shamen Washington 1 4 4.0 0 4Warren Holloway 1 17 17.0 0 0Daniel Eaves 0 0 0.0 1 0 BISON 21 321 15.3 1 762OPPONENTS 15 121 8.1 1 247

KICK RETURNSPlayer No. Yds Avg TD LongPlayer No. Yds Avg TD LongD.J. McNorton 11 200 18.2 0 28Shamen Washington 10 255 25.5 0 76Gary Williams 8 210 26.2 0 41Mike Brower 3 21 7.0 0 11Matt Voigtlander 2 28 14.0 0 15Tyler Roehl 2 46 23.0 0 26Richard Bowman 2 -14 -7.0 0 11Lee Vandal 1 15 15.0 0 15Total.......... 39 761 19.5 0 76Opponents...... 62 1345 21.7 0 72

INTERCEPTIONSPlayer No. Yds Avg TD LongPlayer No. Yds Avg TD LongNick Schommer 4 87 21.8 0 44INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD LongNick Schommer 3 73 24.3 0 54Cyrus Lemon 2 71 35.5 1 41Ramon Humber 1 25 25.0 0 25John Richardson 1 0 0.0 0 0Total.......... 7 169 24.1 1 54Opponents...... 15 145 9.7 0 27

FUMBLE RETURNSPlayer No. Yds Avg TD LongPlayer No. Yds Avg TD LongFUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongJoe Lardinois 1 17 17.0 1 17John Richardson 1 26 26.0 0 26Total.......... 2 43 21.5 1 26Opponents...... 0 0 0.0 0 0

SCORING |––––––––– PATs ––––––––––|Player TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf PointsPlayer TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf PointsShawn Bibeau 0 15-22 36-40 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 81Tyler Roehl 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 78Jerimiah Wurzbacher 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30Kole Heckendorf 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24Jordan Schultenover 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24Nick Mertens 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18D.J. McNorton 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Pat Paschall 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Tyler Jangula 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Joe Lardinois 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 8Daniel Eaves 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Alex Belquist 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Matt Voigtlander 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Cyrus Lemon 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Thor Brown 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Gary Williams 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 0 Gary Williams 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 0 BISON 41 15-22 36-40 0-1 0 0-0 0 1 329Opponent.s 23 17-17 18-20 1-1 1 1-2 0 0 211 Opponent.s 23 17-17 18-20 1-1 1 1-2 0 0 211

ALL PURPOSEPlayer G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/GPlayer G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/GTyler Roehl 11 1053 101 0 46 0 1200 109.1Kole Heckendorf 10 12 744 0 0 0 756 75.6Pat Paschall 10 601 51 0 0 0 652 65.2D.J. McNorton 11 124 17 162 200 0 503 45.7Jerimiah Wurzbacher 11 0 388 0 0 0 388 35.3Alex Belquist 11 0 203 138 0 0 341 31.0Matt Voigtlander 11 265 14 0 28 0 307 27.9Shamen Washington 3 0 7 4 255 0 266 88.7Gary Williams 10 12 9 0 210 0 231 23.1Tyler Jangula 10 51 165 0 0 0 216 21.6Jordan Schultenover 10 5 205 0 0 0 210 21.0Nick Mertens 11 82 0 0 0 0 82 7.5Lee Vandal 7 5 56 0 15 0 76 10.9Nick Schommer 10 0 0 0 0 73 73 7.3Cyrus Lemon 11 0 0 0 0 71 71 6.5Warren Holloway 11 -1 17 17 0 0 33 3.0Matt Veldman 9 0 29 0 0 0 29 3.2Ramon Humber 11 0 0 0 0 25 25 2.3Mike Brower 11 0 0 0 21 0 21 1.9Thor Brown 11 0 12 0 0 0 12 1.1Jared Hines 5 0 5 0 0 0 5 1.0Landon Smith 11 0 5 0 0 0 5 0.5TEAM 6 -10 0 0 0 0 -10 -1.7Richard Bowman 11 0 0 0 -14 0 -14 -1.3 BISON 11 2199 2028 321 761 169 5478 498.0Opponents 11 1509 1285 121 1345 145 4405 400.5 Opponents 11 1509 1285 121 1345 145 4405 400.5

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GAME-BY-GAME RUSHING Aug. 28 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22Player, Pos. No-Yds/TD Player, Pos. No-Yds/TD APSU CCSU WY YSU SIU WIU UNI ILS INS MSU SDSUTyler Roehl 171-1053/13 15-74/1 4-100/0 3-4/0 14-104/2 26-125/1 17-44/2 9-50/0 30-229/3 20-102/1 21-188/2 12-33/1Pat Paschall 108-601/2 7-9/0 14-117/1 14-71/0 DNP 12-77/1 8-24/0 16-57/0 16-133/0 7-19/0 10-87/0 4-7/0Matt Voigtlander 30-265/1 5-25/0 10-82/0 - 5-40/0 - 1-45/0 - 2-12/0 5-24/0 2-37/1 -D.J. McNorton 37-124/2 8-31/0 12-40/2 5-12/0 6-14/0 - - - 1-0/0 - 1-6/0 4-21/0Nick Mertens 49-82/3 3-9/0 3--12/0 3-4/0 3-18/0 7--14/1 6--9/0 4-3/0 8-20/0 3-4/0 1-1/1 8-58/1Tyler Jangula 3-51/0 - - - 1-2/0 - - - 1-19/0 - 1-30/0 DNPKole Heckendorf 3-12/0 1-1/0 1-4/0 1-7/0 - - - - - DNP - -Gary Williams 3-12/0 - - DNP - - 2-22/0 1--10/0 - - - -Lee Vandal 1-5/0 - - - - - DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-5/0 -Troy Jackson 1-0/0 1-0/0 - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNPWarren Holloway 1--1/0 - 1--1/0 - - - - - - - - -TEAM 4--10/0 DNP DNP DNP - 2--4/0 - 1--1/0 DNP 1--5/0 DNP -

GAME-BY-GAME PASSING#18 Nick Mertens Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effi c#18 Nick Mertens Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effi cAustin Peay 18 16 1 88.9 304 3 69 1 14 274.6Cent. Conn. St. 23 15 0 65.2 186 3 25 2 20 176.2Wyoming 30 16 3 53.3 215 1 68 1 5 104.5Youngstown State 38 23 4 60.5 296 1 24 0 0 113.6Southern Illinois 24 16 0 66.7 195 2 38 1 11 162.4Western Illinois 23 12 1 52.2 185 1 42 4 17 125.4UNI 33 14 4 42.4 128 1 20 1 2 60.8Illinois State 14 8 0 57.1 66 0 21 2 2 96.7Indiana State 20 9 0 45.0 82 2 15 0 0 112.4Missouri State 10 8 1 80.0 108 1 44 0 0 183.7South Dakota State 27 15 1 55.6 239 1 40 1 2 134.7TOTALS 260 152 15 58.5 2004 16 69 13 73 132.0

#10 Troy Jackson Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effi c#10 Troy Jackson Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effi cAustin Peay 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0Cent. Conn. St. 2 1 0 50.0 8 0 8 0 0 83.6Indiana State 3 2 0 66.7 16 0 11 0 0 111.5TOTALS 6 3 0 50.0 24 0 11 0 0 83.6

GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING Overall Aug. 28 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22Player, Pos. No-Yds/TD Player, Pos. No-Yds/TD APSU CCSU WY YSU SIU WIU UNI ILS INS MSU SDSU Kole Heckendorf 41-744/4 8-179/3 1-24/0 3-103/0 9-111/0 1-6/0 6-113/0 5-55/1 - DNP 3-57/0 5-96/0Jerimiah Wurzbacher 25-388/5 2-84/0 3-32/2 3-64/0 2-27/1 3-28/1 2-27/0 3-21/0 3-47/0 1-4/0 - 3-54/1Jordan Schultenover 12-205/3 DNP 2-17/1 - 3-56/0 3-39/1 1-34/1 1-10/0 - - - 2-49/0Alex Belquist 19-203/1 1-12/0 1-12/0 3-10/0 4-60/0 2-21/0 - 1-6/0 1-13/0 4-54/1 2-15/0 -Tyler Jangula 14-165/2 - 4-43/0 3-14/1 2-33/0 1-38/0 - - - 2-13/1 2-24/0 DNPTyler Roehl 13-101/0 2-4/0 - - 1-6/0 3-34/0 2-3/0 1-12/0 - 1-6/0 - 3-36/0Lee Vandal 5-56/0 - 1-20/0 1-7/0 - 3-29/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP - -Pat Paschall 9-51/0 - 1-25/0 1--2/0 DNP - - 3-24/0 2--2/0 1-5/0 - 1-1/0Matt Veldman 4-29/0 1-7/0 - DNP DNP - 1-8/0 - - 1-11/0 - 1-3/0Warren Holloway 2-17/0 1-9/0 1-8/0 - - - - - - - - -D.J. McNorton 5-17/0 - 1-6/0 1-5/0 1--2/0 - - - 2-8/0 - - -Matt Voigtlander 1-14/0 - - 1-14/0 - - - - - - - -Thor Brown 1-12/1 - - - - - - - - - 1-12/1 -Gary Williams 1-9/0 1-9/0 - DNP - - - - - - - -Shamen Washington 1-7/0 DNP 1-7/0 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPJared Hines 1-5/0 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - 1-5/0 DNP -Landon Smith 1-5/0 - - - 1-5/0 - - - - - - -

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2008 STARTERS, GAME-BY-GAMEOFFENSE Game TE LT LG C RG RT WR QB WR FB/TE/WR RBGame TE LT LG C RG RT WR QB WR FB/TE/WR RB APSU Wurzbacher EBEL Septak Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist SMITH Roehl CCSU Wurzbacher EBEL RICHARD Septak FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist Jangula RoehlWYO Wurzbacher ARNDT Septak Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist Jangula Roehl YSU Wurzbacher ARNDT Septak Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist Schultenover MCNORTONSIU Wurzbacher EBEL Septak Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist Jangula RoehlWIU Wurzbacher EBEL Septak Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist Jangula RoehlUNI Wurzbacher EBEL Septak Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist VELDMAN RoehlILST Wurzbacher EBEL Septak Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist MCNORTON RoehlISU Wurzbacher EBEL RICHARD Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Schultenover MERTENS Belquist Jangula RoehlMSU Wurzbacher EBEL RICHARD Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist BROWN Roehl SDSU Wurzbacher EBEL Septak Harrington FOSTER BUCKMAN Heckendorf MERTENS Belquist VANDAL Roehl

DEFENSEGame DE DT NG/DT DE LB LB LB CB CB SS FS APSU Compton GRATZEK FAIRBAIRN Lardinois KITTELSON HENRY Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON SchommerCCSU Compton GRATZEK FAIRBAIRN Lardinois Maresh HENRY Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON SchommerWYO Compton GRATZEK FAIRBAIRN Lardinois Maresh ANDERSON Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON Schommer YSU Compton GRATZEK FAIRBAIRN Lardinois Maresh ANDERSON Humber Agbetola Richardson Purcell SchommerSIU Compton GRATZEK FAIRBAIRN Lardinois Maresh HENRY Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON SchommerWIU JOHNSON GRATZEK FAIRBAIRN Lardinois Maresh HENRY Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON SchommerUNI Compton GRATZEL FAIRBAIRN Lardinois Maresh EVANS Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON SchommerILST Compton GRATZEK FAIRBAIRN Lardinois Maresh EVANS Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON SchommerISU Compton PHILLIPS FAIRBAIRN Lardinois Maresh BUSSEY Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON EAVESMSU Compton GRATZEK FAIRBAIRN Lardinois Maresh ANDERSON Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON SchommerSDSU Compton GRATZEK FAIRBAIRN Ladinois Maresh HENRY Humber Agbetola Richardson LEMON Schommer

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SEASON STATISTICSINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHSRushes 30, Tyler Roehl at Illinois State (Oct. 25, 2008)Yards Rushing 229, Tyler Roehl at Illinois State (Oct. 25, 2008)TD Rushes 3, Tyler Roehl at Illinois State (Oct. 25, 2008)Long Rush 80, Tyler Roehl at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)Pass attempts 38, Nick Mertens at Youngstown State (Sept. 20, 2008)Pass completions 23, Nick Mertens at Youngstown State (Sept. 20, 2008)Yards Passing 304, Nick Mertens vs. Austin Peay (Aug. 28, 2008)TD Passes 3, twice by Nick Mertens, last vs. CCSU (Sept. 6, 2008)Long Pass 69, Nick Mertens vs Austin Peay (Aug. 28, 2008)Receptions 9, Kole Heckendorf at Youngstown State (Sept. 20, 2008)Yards Receiving 179, Kole Heckendorf vs. Austin Peay (Aug. 28, 2008)TD Receptions 3, Kole Heckendorf vs. Austin Peay (Aug. 28, 2008)Long Reception 69, Kole Heckendorf vs. Austin Peay (Aug. 28, 2008) 69, Jerimiah Wurzbacher vs. Austin Peay (Aug. 28, 2008)Field Goals 2, Shawn Bibeau vs. fi ve teamsLong Field Goal 39, Shawn Bibeau vs. Indiana State (Nov. 1, 2008) 39, Shawn Bibeau vs. South Dakota State (Nov. 22, 2008)Punts 7, John Prelvitz at UNI (Oct. 18, 2008)Punting Avg 44.0, John Prelvitz vs. Austin Peay (Aug. 28, 2008)Long Punt 53, John Prelvitz at Wyoming (Sept. 13, 2008)Long Punt Return 62, D.J. McNorton vs. Western Illinois (Oct. 11, 2008)Long Kickoff Return 76, Shamen Washington vs. Cent. Conn. St. (Sept. 6, 2008)Tackles 12, Ramon Humber at Youngstown State (Sept. 20, 2008) 12, Mike Maresh vs. South Dakota State (Nov. 22, 2008) 12, Cyrus Lemon vs. South Dakota State (Nov. 22, 2008)Sacks 2.0, by four players, last Joe Lardinois vs. South Dakota State (Nov. 22, 2008)Tackles For Loss 4.0, Ramon Humber vs. Indiana State (Nov. 1, 2008)Interceptions 1, by four players, last Nick Schommer at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)

TEAM GAME HIGHSRushes 58, at Illinois State (Oct. 25, 2008)Yards Rushing 413, at Illinois State (Oct. 25, 2008)Yards Per Rush 9.6, at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)TD Rushes 4, at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)Pass attempts 39, at Youngstown State (Sept. 20, 2008)Pass completions 23, at Youngstown State (Sept. 20, 2008)Yards Passing 304, vs Austin Peay (Aug. 28, 2008)Yards Per Pass 16.0, vs Austin Peay (Aug. 28, 2008)TD Passes 3, twice, last vs. Cent. Conn. St. (Sept. 6, 2008)Total Plays 72, at Illinois State (Oct. 25, 2008)Total Offense 524, vs Cent. Conn. St. (Sept. 06, 2008)Yards Per Play 9.8, at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)Points 50, vs Cent. Conn. St. (Sept. 6, 2008)Sacks By 8, at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)First Downs 27, vs. Cent. Conn. St. (Sept. 6, 2008)Penalties 7, vs. three teams, last at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)Penalty Yards 74, vs Southern Illinois (Oct. 4, 2008)Turnovers 5, at UNI (Oct. 18, 2008)Interceptions By 2, at Illinois State (Oct. 25, 2008)

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHSRushes 26, Herb Donaldson, vs Western Illinois (Oct. 11, 2008)Yards Rushing 146, Kamryn Keys, at Youngstown State (Sept. 20, 2008)TD Rushes 2, Herb Donaldson, vs Western Illinois (Oct. 11, 2008) Cody Kirby, at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)Long Rush 44, Devin Moore, at Wyoming (Sept. 13, 2008)Pass attempts 29, Chris Dieker, vs Southern Illinois (Oct. 4, 2008)Pass completions 15, Chris Dieker, vs Southern Illinois (Oct. 4, 2008) 15, Cody Kirby, at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)Yards Passing 217, Cody Kirby, at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)TD Passes 3, Chris Dieker, vs Southern Illinois (Oct. 4, 2008)Long Pass 75, Matt Barr, vs Western Illinois (Oct. 11, 2008)Receptions 8, by two players, last JaRon Harris, vs. SDSU (Nov. 22, 2008)Yards Receiving 113, Clay Harbor, at Missouri State (Nov. 15, 2008)TD Receptions 2, Ryan Kernes, vs Southern Illinois (Oct. 4, 2008)Long Reception 75 Matt Warner, vs Western Illinois (Oct. 11, 2008)Field Goals 3 by three players, last Peter Reifenrath, vs South Dakota State (Nov. 22, 2008)Long Field Goal 54 Taylor Rowan, vs Western Illinois (Oct. 11, 2008)Punts 8, by two players, last Gabe Mullane vs Indiana State (Nov. 1, 2008)Punting Avg 50.9, Chris Fuchs, vs Western Illinois (Oct. 11, 2008)Long Punt 66, Gabe Mullane, vs Indiana State (Nov. 1, 2008)Long Punt Return 24, Johnny Gray, at UNI (Oct. 18, 2008)Long Kickoff Return 72 Cole Brodie, vs South Dakota State (Nov. 22, 2008)Tackles 16 Scott, Quinton, vs Indiana State (Nov. 1, 2008)Sacks 2.0 Josh Galloway, vs Western Illinois (Oct. 11, 2008)Tackles For Loss 2.0 by two players, E.Pedescleaux, at UNI (Oct. 18, 2008)Interceptions 2, by three players, last Terrell McMoore at UNI (Oct. 18, 2008)

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHSRushes 56, at Youngstown State (Sep 20, 2008)Yards Rushing 340, at Youngstown State (Sep 20, 2008)Yards Per Rush 6.1 at Youngstown State (Sep 20, 2008)TD Rushes 2 vs. three teams last at Missouri State (Nov 15, 2008)Pass attempts 30, vs Southern Illinois (Oct 04, 2008)Pass completions 18, vs South Dakota State (Nov 22, 2008)Yards Passing 217, at Missouri State (Nov 15, 2008)Yards Per Pass 8.8 vs Western Illinois (Oct 11, 2008)TD Passes 3. vs Southern Illinois (Oct 04, 2008)Total Plays 76, at Missouri State (Nov 15, 2008)Total Offense 441, at Youngstown State (Sep 20, 2008)Yards Per Play 6.5, at Youngstown State (Sep 20, 2008)Points 32, at Youngstown State (Sep 20, 2008)Sacks By 4, vs Western Illinois (Oct 11, 2008)First Downs 24, at Youngstown State (Sep 20, 2008)Penalties 12, vs Southern Illinois (Oct 04, 2008)Penalty Yards 79, at Missouri State (Nov 15, 2008)Turnovers 3, at Illinois State (Oct 25, 2008)Interceptions By 4, at Youngstown State (Sept. 20, 2008); at UNI (Oct. 18, 2008)

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DEFENSE |–––––––––Tackles–––––––––| |––Sacks––| |—––––Pass Def–––—| |––Fumbles––| BlkdNo. Player GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf Pts.*No. Player GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf Pts.*44 Ramon Humber 11-11 57 36 93 12.0-55 4.5-29 1-25 2 7 . 2 . . 56317 Mike Maresh 10-10 27 55 82 7.5-27 3.0-17 . 1 2 . . . .36 Cyrus Lemon 11-11 26 43 69 4.0-5 . 2-71 3 . . . . .54 Joe Lardinois 11-11 22 34 56 11.5-62 6.5-46 . 2 6 1-17 3 . 129 Nick Schommer 10-10 33 21 54 4.5-15 1.0-12 3-73 9 . . . . .49 Nick Compton 10-10 15 25 40 9.5-51 5.0-35 . 1 1 . 1 . .48 Matt Anderson 8-2 17 18 35 4.5-27 . . . . . . . . 19170 Matthew Gratzek 11-10 10 22 32 6.0-46 4.5-38 . . . . 1 1 .4 Nate Agbetola 11-11 13 18 31 2.0-5 . . 1 2 . . . .37 Tyler Henry 6-6 10 20 30 0.5-1 . . . 2 . . . .5 John Richardson 11-11 20 10 30 1.5-4 . 1-0 8 . 2-26 . . .6 Richard Bowman 11-0 14 15 29 . . . 2 . . . . . 17899 Mike Fairbairn 11-11 8 19 27 5.0-28 2.5-21 . . . . . . .95 Matt Phillips 11-1 6 17 23 3.0-11 2.0-9 . 1 1 2-0 . . .90 Garrett Johnson 11-1 8 13 21 5.0-20 2.5-12 . . . . . . .92 Coulter Boyer 11-0 8 11 19 5.5-29 2.0-20 . 1 3 1-0 . . .26 Matt Kittelson 10-1 3 16 19 2.5-6 . . . . . . . .41 Mike Brower 11-0 6 10 16 1.0-1 1.0-1 . . . . . . .55 Preston Evans 7-2 6 9 15 4.0-40 1.0-9 . . 1 . 1 . .23 Matt Voigtlander 11-0 7 7 14 . . . . . 1-0 . . .7 Daniel Eaves 11-1 5 8 13 1.0-6 1.0-6 . . . . . . .53 Blake Sczepanski 8-0 4 8 12 1.5-3 . . . . . . . .11 Darius Purcell 6-0 4 8 12 . . . 1 . 1-0 . . .8 D.J. McNorton 11-1 6 4 10 . . . . . . . . .94 Yuen Taufete’e 11-0 3 5 8 1.0-3 0.5-2 . . . . . . .13 Freddie Banks 13-0 4 4 8 1.0-1 . . . . . 2 . .12 Courtney Mitchell 10-0 5 2 7 . . . . . . . . .32 Derrius Colvin 10-0 2 5 7 . . . . . . . . .45 Fred Bussey 6-1 1 5 6 . . . . 1 . 1 . .97 George Danilkowicz 3-0 1 4 5 0.5-0 . . . . . . . .27 Shawn Bibeau 11-0 5 . 5 . . . . . . . . .21 Jordan Schultenover 10-2 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .47 Luke Senger 1-0 1 1 2 0.5-1 . . . . . . . .20 Chris Bigley 2-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .42 Josh Hazley-Freeman 7-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .14 Kirk Felten 2-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .81 Warren Holloway 11-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 1 .40 Tyler Roehl 11-10 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .2 Pat Paschall 10-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .83 Alex Belquist 11-11 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .56 Zach Harrington 10-10 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .25 Tyler Jangula 10-7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .52 Michael Arndt 10-2 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .50 Jeff Curtis 11-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .58 Alex Yaggie 1-0 1 . 1 . . . . . 1-0 . . .82 Matt Veldman 9-2 . . . . . . . . . . 1 . BISON 11 369 477 846 95-447 39-264 7-169 32 26 9-43 11 3 1OPPONENTS 11 343 444 787 45.0-170 13-73 15-145 23 22 10-0 8 5 .

*DEFENSIVE POINTS Solo Tackle 7Assisted Tackle 4Pass Interception 10Pass Breakup 3Fumble Recovery 8Forced Fumble 2Blocked Kick 10

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TYLER ROEHL, RBESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® University Division fi rst teamAllstate/AFCA Good Works Team®FCS ADs Association Academic All-Star Team2009 NFF Hampshire Honor SocietyESPN The Magazine Academic All-District® VII Football fi rst teamMissouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardAcademic All-MVFC fi rst teamMVFC Honor RollHonorable mention All-MVFC teamMVFC Offensive Player of the Week

KOLE HECKENDORF, WRESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® University Division fi rst teamFCS ADs Association Academic All-Star Team2009 NFF Hampshire Honor SocietyMVFC President's Council Academic AwardMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardNFF Draddy Trophy Semifi nalistARA Sportmanship Award FinalistESPN The Magazine Academic All-District® VII fi rst teamAll-MVFC second teamAcademic All-MVFC fi rst teamThe Sports Network Offensive Player of the WeekThe Sports Network Offensive Player of the WeekThe Sports NetworkMVFC Co-Offensive Player of the WeekMVFC Honor Roll

NICK COMPTON, DEESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® University Division second teamFCS ADs Association Academic All-Star Team2009 NFF Hampshire Honor SocietyMVFC President's Council Academic AwardMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardESPN The Magazine Academic All-District® VII fi rst teamAcademic All-MVFC fi rst teamMVFC Honor Roll

NICK SCHOMMER, FSAssociated Press FCS All-America third teamCollege Sporting News Fabulous 50 FCS All-America teamAll-MVFC fi rst teamMVFC Defensive Player of the Week

ZACH HARRINGTON, CHonorable mention The Sports Network FCS All-The Sports Network FCS All-The Sports NetworkAmerica teamAll-MVFC fi rst teamMVFC Offensive Lineman of the WeekMVFC Honor Roll

RAMON HUMBER, LBAll-MVFC fi rst teamMVFC Defensive Player of the WeekMVFC Honor Roll

JOE LARDINOIS, DEAll-MVFC second teamMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

NICK MERTENS, QBMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardAcademic All-MVFC second teamMVFC Honor Roll

KYLE BELMONT, SSMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

JEFF CURTIS, LSMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

GERALD EBEL, OTMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

MATTHEW GRATZEK, DTMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

JARED HINES, TEMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

DREW HUSHKA, FBMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

MATT PHILLIPS, DTMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

VICTOR SCHURING, WRMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

MATT VELDMAN, TEMVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence AwardMVFC Honor Roll

JERIMIAH WURZBACHER, TEAll-MVFC second teamMVFC Honor Roll

MICHAEL ARNDT, OGMVFC Honor Roll

ALEX BELQUIST, WRMVFC Honor Roll

RICHARD BOWMAN, CBFedEx Orange Bowl Courage Award FinalistFedEx Orange Bowl Courage Award FinalistFedEx Orange Bowl

COULTER BOYER, DEMVFC Honor Roll

WILL BRITT, OLMVFC Honor Roll

KEITH BUCKMAN, OTHonorable mention All-MVFC team

MIKE MARESH, LBHonorable mention All-MVFC team

AMOS BUEHNER, FBMVFC Honor Roll

PAUL CORNICK, OTMVFC Honor Roll

REED DUCHSCHER, WRMVFC Honor Roll

ANDREW FABRY, QBMVFC Honor Roll

RYAN FOSTER, OGMVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week

BROCK GION, WRMVFC Honor Roll

JOEL HELBING, SMVFC Honor Roll

WARREN HOLLOWAY, WRMVFC Honor Roll

JOSH HORNER, RBMVFC Honor Roll

GARRETT JOHNSON, DEMVFC Honor Roll

LUKE POPPEL, LBMVFC Honor Roll

JOHN RICHARDSON, CBMVFC Honor Roll

YUEN TAUFETE'E, NGMVFC Honor Roll

JORDAN VADNAIS, OTMVFC Honor Roll

ARON VELDE, WRMVFC Honor Roll

AUSTIN VETTER, TEMVFC Honor Roll

ALEX YAGGIE, LBMVFC Honor Roll

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Stacy RobinsonNew York Giants

Stacy RobinsonNew York Giants

Stacy Robinson1985-1990

Melvin (Fritz) HansonWinnipeg Blue Bombers

1935-1948Canadian Football League

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Phil HansenBuffalo Bills1991-2001

Tyrone BraxtonDenver BroncosMiami Dolphins

1987-1999

Steve NelsonNew England Patriots

1974-1987

Clink McGearyGreen Bay PackersClink McGearyGreen Bay PackersClink McGeary

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Lamar GordonSt. Louis Rams, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia

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Craig DahlNew York Giants, St. Louis Rams

Craig DahlNew York Giants, St. Louis Rams

Craig Dahl2007-09

Joe MaysPhiladelphia Eagles

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This listing indicates only the original team they signed with. Drafted players are indicated by their signing round in paren-thesis.

Year Athlete (Round) Hometown Team Year Athlete (Round) Hometown Team 2009 Nick Schommer (7th) Prescott, Wis. Tennessee Titans (NFL)2009 Kole Heckendorf Mosinee, Wis. Green Bay Packers (NFL)2009 Ramon Humber Brooklyn Park, Minn. Indianapolis Colts (NFL)2009 Tyler Roehl West Fargo, N.D. Seattle Seahawks (NFL)2009 Jerimiah Wurzbacher Fargo, N.D. San Diego Chargers (NFL)2008 Joe Mays (6th) Chicago, Ill. Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)2008 Mike Dragosavich Oak Lawn, Ill. New England Patriots (NFL)2007 Craig Dahl Mankato, Minn. N.Y. Giants (NFL)2007 Justin Frick Yankton, S.D. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)2007 Kyle Steffes Dickinson, N.D. N.Y. Jets (NFL)2006 AJ Cooper Phoenix, Ariz. Green Bay (NFL)2006 Allen Burrell Denver, Colo. Ottawa (CFL)2005 Rob Hunt (5th) Cavalier, N.D. Indianapolis (NFL)2005 Isaac Snell Pipestone, Minn. N.Y. Jets (NFL)2004 Mike Sheppard Brown Deer, Wis. Tampa Bay (NFL)2004 Rod Malone St. Paul, Minn. Seattle (NFL)2002 Chuck Klabo Mayville, N.D. Cleveland (NFL)2002 Leif Murphy Spring Lake Park, Minn. Ottawa (CFL)2001 Lamar Gordon (3rd) Milwaukee, Wis. St. Louis (NFL)2001 Pete Campion (7th) Fergus Falls, Minn. Carolina (NFL)2001 Richard Lewis St. Paul, Minn. Green Bay (NFL)2001 Jared Peck Bloomington, Minn. Denver (NFL)2001 Andrew LeClair Mayville, N.D. New Orleans (NFL)2000 Ryan Johnson Wayzata, Minn. Calgary (CFL)1998 Jake Morris Elk Mound, Wis. Detroit (NFL)1995 Joe Toth Forest Lake, Minn. Saskatchewan (CFL)1991 Todd Wash New Town, N.D. Houston (NFL)1990 Phil Hansen (2nd) Oakes, N.D. Buffalo (NFL)1990 Tony Satter Fargo, N.D. N.Y. Giants (NFL)1988 Doug Lloyd (6th) Beaver Dam, Wis. L.A. Raiders (NFL)1988 Darryl Illikainen Duluth, Minn. Houston (NFL)1987 Flint Fleming Madison, Wis. Atlanta (NFL)1986 Jeff Bentrim Andover, Minn. Saskatchewan (CFL)1986 Jim Dick Roseville, Minn. Saskatchewan (CFL)1986 Chad Stark (12th) Brookings, S.D. N.Y. Giants (NFL)1986 Tyrone Braxton (12th) Madison, Wis. Denver (NFL)1986 Chris Servais LaCrosse, Wis. N.Y. Giants (NFL)1986 Scott Schutt Sauk City, Wis. New England (NFL)1986 Dana Muehlauser Sandstone, Minn. Dallas (NFL)1984 Stacy Robinson (2nd) St. Paul, Minn. N.Y.Giants (NFL)1984 Mike Carmody Pipestone, Minn. Dallas (NFL)1983 Mike Whetstone Minnesota City, Minn. Denver (NFL)1983 Paul Olson Red Wing, Minn. Dallas (NFL)1983 Tom Shockman LaMoure, N.D. N.Y. Giants (NFL)1983 Barry Sorensen Brainerd, Minn. Kansas City (NFL)1983 Dave Piepkorn (5th) Fargo, N.D. Cleveland (NFL)1983 Mike Stratton Stillwater, Minn. Minnesota (NFL)1981 Wayne Schluchter St. Cloud, Minn. Minnesota (NFL)1981 Todd Lecy Granite Falls, Minn. Dallas (NFL)1981 Robert Blakley St. Paul, Minn. Kansas City (NFL)1980 Kevin Donnalley (7th) Red Wing, Minn. St. Louis (NFL)1979 Pat McBride Ottawa, Canada Ottawa (Canada)1979 Lane Brettingen Minnetonka, Minn. New Orleans (NFL)1978 Mike McTague (1st) Toronto, Ontario Calgary (Canada)1978 Gordy Sprattler (9th) Fargo, N.D. N.Y. Giants (NFL)1978 Perry Kozlowski Pipestone, Minn. Minnesota (NFL)1976 Chuck Rodgers (11th) Minot, N.D. Tampa Bay (NFL)1976 Tim Jeske Jamestown, N.D. Winnipeg (Canada)1976 J.P. Brescacin Windsor, Ontario Edmonton (Canada)1974 Bruce Reimer (9th) Bloomington, Minn. Pittsburgh (NFL)1974 Jerry Dahl (12th) DeGraff, Minn. San Diego (NFL)1973 Steve Nelson (2nd) Anoka, Minn. New England (NFL)1973 Sanford Qvale (16th) Ray, N.D. Buffalo (NFL)

Year Athlete (Round) Hometown Team Year Athlete (Round) Hometown Team 1973 Mike Puestow (10th) Okauchee, N.D. Cleveland (NFL)1972 Mike Evenson (15th) Minot, N.D. New Orleans (NFL)1972 Bob Erickson (17th) Cook, Minn. San Francisco (NFL)1972 Pete Lana Fargo, N.D. Minnesota (NFL)1971 Ralph Wirtz (8th) Coon Rapids, Minn. Chicago (NFL)1970 Joe Cichy Fargo, N.D. Philadelphia (NFL)1970 Dick Hanson Fargo, N.D. N.Y. Giants (NFL)1969 Tim Mjos (8th) Brooklyn Center, Minn. Green Bay (NFL)1969 Joe Roller New England, N.D. Saskatchewan (Canada)1969 Chuck Wald (14th) Minot, N.D. Atlanta (NFL)1968 Ron Wick Crookston, Minn. Atlanta (NFL)1968 Orell Schmitz Williston, N.D. Arkansas (Continental)1968 Joe Pomykacz Garden City, Mich. Dallas (NFL)1968 Bruce Nelson Columbia Heights, Minn. Green Bay (NFL)1968 Del Gehrett Casper, Wyo. Oakland (NFL)1968 Jim Ferge Schofi eld, Wis. Baltimore (NFL)1968 Steve Conley Anaheim, Calif. Ottawa (Canada)1968 Mike Berdis Joliet, Ill. Miami (NFL)1967 Ken Rota Minneapolis, Minn. Green Bay (NFL)1967 Dan Loose New Ulm, Minn. Winnipeg (Canada)1967 Bob Hunter Antigo, Wis. Winnipeg (Canada)1966 Walt Odegaard Devils Lake, N.D. Vancouver (Canada)1965 Bruce Airheart Fargo, N.D. Buffalo (NFL)1950 Clink McGeary White Bear Lake, Minn. Green Bay (NFL)1946 Cliff Rothrock Fargo, N.D. Chicago (All-Am.Conf.)1946 Jerry Mulready Chicago (All-Am. Conf.)1941 Cecil Sturgeon Fargo, N.D. Philadelphia (NFL)1939 Ernie Wheeler Fargo, N.D. Pittsburgh (NFL)1936 Lyle Sturgeon Carnduff, Canada Green Bay (NFL)1934 Fritz Hanson Perham, Minn. Winnipeg (Canada)1934 Bub Marquardt Winnipeg (Canada)1934 Herb Peschel Winnipeg (Canada)

BISON PROFESSIONAL NOTESTwenty-fi ve North Dakota State student-athletes have been drafted by National Football League (NFL) or Canadian Football League (CFL) teams, while 93 have signed professional contracts. Mike McTague was selected in the fi rst round by the Calgary Stampeders of the Candian Football League.Three Bison players have been selected in the second round: 1990 Phil Hansen (Buffalo Bills), 1984 Stacy Robinson (New York Giants) and 1973 Steve Nelson (New England Patriots).The 1968 North Dakota State team, with eight play-ers signing professional football contracts, produced more pros than any other Bison team. The 1986 senior class ranks second with seven players moving into the pro ranks.

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Claudie MillerFargo, N.D.

Halfback1926

North Dakota State's fi rst All-American as selected by Bill Evans All-Western Honor Roll. Twice named honorable mention All-Ameri-can prior to 1926, he led NDSU to its fi rst NCC championship in 1925. Lettered four years in football, basketball, and track and was all-conference in both football and basketball. Conferred the honorary title of "Chief Sieze the Bear" by the Mandan Sioux Indian Tribe in 1926. He went on to a career in coaching and school administration in North Dakota, Minnesota, and California.

#46 Roman MeyersMilford, Iowa

End1932

Standout lineman who earned Associated Press honors in 1932 (fi rst team) and 1933 (honorable mention). Team captain in 1933 when he moved from end to tackle. Two-time all-conference selection. He went on to a career as an electric operating superintendent for Interstate Power Company in Min-nesota and Iowa.

#29 Fritz HansonPerham, Minn.

Halfback1934

Associated Press All-American as an honor-able mention in 1933 before making fi rst team honors a year later, he was a two-time all-conference player and helped NDSU to a conference title in 1932. Called the "Blonde Ghost of Claudie Miller," he still holds the record for the longest punt return (98 yards vs. Oklahoma City). He played professional football in Canada where he appeared in eight Grey Cup (championship) games with Winnipeg and Calgary, earning four titles. His 300-yard performance in the 1935 Grey Cup is one of the greatest performances in CFL history. One of the fi rst great imports, he was named to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. After foot-ball, he had a career as a general agent in the insurance fi eld.

#41 Ernie WheelerFargo, N.D.

Halfback1938

A three-time all-conference selection, he was named to the Collier's Magazine Little All-American fi rst team. Played in the fi rst annual North-South All-Star game in Alabama in 1938. He also competed in basketball and track. Played professional football with the old Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chi-cago Cardinals. He had a career as a school teach at Benson, Minnesota. He died in 1982.

#17 Cliff RothrockFargo, N.D.

Center1946

Team captain and two-time all-conference se-lection, he was a fi rst team Associated Press All-American selection. Served for a time on the Bison coaching staff and guided the 1956 NDSU baseball team to a second-place fi nish in the NCAA regional, one win shy of the College World Series in Omaha, NE. A Blue Key member, he had a career in public school administration including director of youth services in Anaheim, California.

#30 Curt QuenetteWest Fargo, N.D.

Fullback1959

Two-time fi rst team all-conference selection, he was named to the Williamson All-Ameri-can team his senior year after being tabbed as the most valuable player in the NCC. He had a career in the Army Security Agency including two tours in Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, three Air medals, and the Bronze Star.

#70 Walt OdegaardDevils Lake, N.D.Defensive Tackle

1966Called the best middle guard ever produced by the North Central Conference, Odegaard was named to the fi rst team Associated Press All-American team and was an honor-able mention selection in 1965 when the Bison won the national championship. A two-time all-conference selection, he played two years in Canada with the British Columbia Lions.

#50 Jim FergeSchofi eld, Wis.

Linebacker/Tackle1967-68

The fi rst two-time fi rst team All-American in NDSU history. Named to the Kodak Ameri-can Coaches Association team in 1967 and the Associated Press in 1968. Devastating tackler who was also a two-time all-conference player including the Most Valuable Defensive lineman in the NCC in 1968 as the Bison won their second national football championship.

#20 Paul HatchettMinneapolis, Minn.

Halfback1968-69

Cornerstone to the Bison running attack that spearheaded two national football champion-ship seasons, he was named twice to the fi rst team Associated Press All-American squad. Set school rushing and scoring records and his 1,213 yards rushing in 1968 is still a school record. Finished his career with 12 100-yard plus performances and 2,309 yards in 35 regular season games. Two-time All-NCC as well.Season G Att. Yds. Avg. TD1967 9 46 288 6.3 41968 9 190 1213 6.4 171969 9 151 808 5.3 14Career 27 387 2309 6.0 35

# 2 Joe CichyFargo, N.D.

Safety1969-70

Earned Kodak American Coaches Associa-tion fi rst team honors in 1969 and Associated Press honors in 1970 as a safety after serving in the backup quarterback role as a sophomore. His 53 unassisted tackles in 1969 is still a school single season record. Inducted into the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame in 1997.Season UT AT TT FR PBU INT1969 53 34 87 1 14 21970 31 52 83 2 12 1Career 84 86 170 3 26 3

# 90 Jerry DahlDeGraff, Minn.Defensive End

1974The greatest quarterback rusher in NDSU history. He collared opposing quarterbacks a school record 31 times in 1974 and was rewarded with fi rst team Associated Press honors. A two-time All-North Central Confer-ence selection, he holds the career sack record at NDSU with 41 and single game mark of seven against SDSU in 1974. He currently farms in southeastern North Dakota.Season G AT UT TT FR PBU Sacks1973 10 20 73 93 4 0 101974 11 41 78 119 3 14 31Career 21 61 151 212 7 14 41

#52 Rick BuddeRichfi eld, Minn.

Linebacker1976

The fi rst player in NDSU history to be named to two All-American fi rst team squads in a season when he was picked for both the Associated Press and Kodak American Football Coaches Association clubs as a senior. Co-captained the '76 Bison into the semifi nals of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Two-time All-NCC selection and most valuable defensive back in the NCC in 1976, he set numerous

school defensive records and still holds NDSU defensive marks for career tackles (398), career defensive points (2304), and single game penetrations (7).Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT1974 11 32 118 150 2 1 11975 9 35 112 147 0 6 21976 10 19 82 101 1 5 5Career 30 86 312 398 3 12 8

#58 Lew CurryEdina, Minn.

Center1977

One of the major links in a long line of outstanding offensive centers at NDSU. Transferred from two seasons in Notre Dame's hockey program and stepped in for two seasons as a starter on the gridiron at NDSU. Honorable mention All-American as a junior when he earned all-conference and most valuable offensive lineman honors. Passed over for all-conference honors as a senior but was named to fi rst team Kodak American Football Coaches Association and third team Associated Press honors. Moved on to become offensive line coach at NDSU in the national championship seasons of 1985 and 1986 and as an assistant coach at Montana State.

#11 Wayne SchluchterSt. Cloud, Minn.Strong Safety

1981Three-year starter in the defensive backfi eld for the Bison, two at free safety and one at strong safety. Earned both Kodak American Football Coaches Association and Associated Press fi rst team honors as a senior. His 13 career interceptions ranks him 3rd on the all-time NDSU list. Twice named most valuable defensive back in the North Central Conference and helped the Herd to the national championship game in 1981.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT1978 5 1 0 1 0 0 01979 10 20 39 59 5 2 31980 10 28 53 81 0 7 31981 10 13 54 67 1 8 7Career 35 62 146 208 6 17 13

#62 Cliff CarmodyPipestone, Minn.Offensive Guard

1982Three-year starter for the Bison in the offen-sive line, earning both all-conference and fi rst team Associated Press honors as a senior. As a starter in the Bison offensive line, NDSU won three NCC rushing championships and never fi nished lower than 4th in the national rushing charts.

#46Steve GarskeRichfi eld, Minn.

Inside Linebacker1982

Associated Press fi rst team selection and the most valuable defensive back in the North Central Conference as a junior when he had a spectacular season but he missed most of his senior season with an injury.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT1980 10 2 6 8 0 0 11981 10 3 12 15 1 2 01982 9 25 91 116 0 1 21983 4 7 40 47 0 2 0Career 33 37 149 186 1 5 3

#73 Mike WhetstoneMinnesota City, Minn.

Offensive Guard1983

Three-year starter for the Bison and fi rst team All-American selection by both the Associated Press and Kodak American Football Coaches Association his senior year. All-conference offensive tackle as a junior and guard as a senior. Devastating blocker who passed away from cancer just after the 1988 national championship game but fi rst delivered an emotion-al message to that squad from his death bed (see Page 115).

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#64 Greg HagforsColumbia Heights, Minn.

Center1984

Smart, crisp blocker who started for three seasons for the Herd including NCAA title games in both 1983 and 1984. Cornerstone of an offensive line that paved the way for the top rushing team in the nation in 1984. All-conference performer that year when he was named the most valuable offensive lineman.

#48 Jim DickRoseville, Minn.

Inside Linebacker1985-86

Named fi rst team All-American as a junior by the Football News and as a senior by both the Football News and the Associated Press. Also tabbed 2nd team AP All-American in 1985. The heart-and-soul of the Bison defense that helped carry the Herd to national titles in 1983, 1985, and 1986. Started in all three of those seasons and the fi rst two games of '84 before an ankle injury forced him out for the remainder of that campaign. Twice named the most valuable defensive back in the NCC in both '85 and '86. His 326 assisted career stops is a school record as are his 136 assisted tackles during the 1985 season. He holds the school mark for single season total tackles with his 167 stops in 1985 and is second in career tackles at 391. He went on to a short stint with the Minnesota Vikings during the strike season in 1987.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT1982 11 4 15 19 0 1 01983 10 11 67 78 1 1 01984 2 4 15 19 0 0 01985 11 31 136 167 0 3 31986 10 15 93 108 2 2 2Career 44 65 326 391 3 7 5

#72 Ted HallMontevideo, Minn.Offensive Guard

1985First team Football News and second team Associated Press All-American selection as a senior. Two-year starter for the Bison after transferring to NDSU from South Dakota. Two-time All-NCC and most valuable of-fensive lineman in the league as a senior. Started in two national title games.

#1 Jeff BentrimAndover, Minn.

Quarterback1986

The fi rst Bison quarterback ever to be named to the fi rst team All-American squad and the fi rst to be picked by three different sources--The Football News, the Associated Press, and the Kodak American Football Coaches Association. Guided the Herd to four straight NCAA champion-ship game appearances and three titles. The all-time leading rusher, total offense performer, and scorer in NDSU history when he left. He won three straight NCAA scoring crowns, the only player in history--all divisions--to accomplish that feat and he broke Walter Payton's NCAA career rushing TD record of 63 by one. All-conference and most valuable player in the NCC as a senior and the fi rst winner of the Harlon Hill Trophy as the nation's best Division II football player. Went on to play profes-sional football in the Canadian Football League where he helped the Saskatchewan Roughriders to the Grey Cup championship in 1989. Inducted into the National Football Foundation's Col-lege Football Hall of Fame in 1998.Rushing G Att. Yds. Avg. TD1983 8 152 520 3.4 91984 9 157 969 6.3 141985 8 139 785 4.6 181986 10 155 651 4.2 23Career 35 603 2945 4.9 64

Passing G Cmp. Att. INT Yds Pct. TD1983 8 45 81 5 810 .556 21984 9 61 116 5 862 .526 101985 8 48 92 5 732 .522 31986 10 53 115 2 996 .461 9Career 35 207 404 17 3400 .512 24

#94 Paul NielsenFridley, Minn.Nose Guard

1986Three-year starter for the Bison, anchoring a defense that helped the Herd to three straight title games including national championships in 1985 and 1986. First team Football News and second team Associated Press All-American as a senior. Quick and strong, his 30 penetrations (tackles for loss excluding sacks) are 3rd in career history.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU Sks Pen1983 10 1 1 2 0 0 0 01984 10 24 48 72 2 8 6 71985 11 17 74 91 0 8 6 91986 10 14 63 77 1 8 5 14Career 41 56 186 242 3 24 17 30

#57 Mike FavorMinneapolis, Minn.

Center1987-88

Four-year starter and key member of the offensive line that helped the Bison win three national championships during his stay. He was a two-time All-American, named by the Associated Press and Football News as a junior and by both the Football Gazette and the AP as a senior. Outstanding blocker who was also a two-time all-conference selection and the most valuable offensive lineman in the NCC in 1988.

#60 Matt TracySuperior, Wis.

Offensive Guard1988

Three-year starter and fi rst team All-Ameri-can by both the Football Gazette and the Associated Press as a senior. Starter on two national championship teams. Helped the Herd ground game to two seconds and a national rushing title in 1988.

#58 Yorrick ByersMinneapolis, Minn.Inside Linebacker

1988Two-year starter and fi rst team All-American selection his senior year by both the Associ-ated Press and the Football Gazette. Far-and-away the defensive leader on the 1988 national championship team where he was an all-conference performer as well.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT1985 10 0 7 7 0 0 11986 10 5 16 21 0 1 01987 10 12 97 109 0 2 11988 10 23 99 122 0 6 0Career 40 40 219 259 0 9 2

#93 Paul LenzHutchinson, Minn.

Nose Guard1988

Two-year starter and fi rst team All-American selection by the Football Gazette as a senior. Most valuable defensive lineman in the North Central Conference in 1988. Very strong and quick.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU Sks Pen1985 11 0 9 9 0 1 0 01986 8 2 8 10 0 4 1 21987 9 11 42 53 1 4 4 91988 10 15 46 61 0 2 5 5Career 38 28 105 133 1 11 10 16

#26 Tony SatterFargo, N.D.

Running Back/Return Specialist

1989-90The most explosive runner in North Dakota State history. Named to fi rst team All-American honors by the Football Gazette both as a junior and a senior. Finished as the second leading rusher in school history with 3,212 regular season yards and tallied another 1,296 yards in 10 playoff appearances. His 21 100-yard plus games is a school mark and his total of 4,900 all-purpose yards is the best in school history. Ran for 1,907 all-purpose yards in 1989 in just 175 attempts to post an incredible

10.9 yards every time he touched the ball. Finished his career with an average of 9.96 ypc in all-purpose for another school mark. His 1,014 yards in 1990 was the 5th best single season rushing effort in school history at that time.Rushing G Att. Yds. Avg. TD1987 10 88 601 6.8 21988 9 79 696 8.8 111989 10 130 901 6.9 81990 9 133 1014 7.6 10Career 38 430 3212 7.5 31

KO Ret. No. Yds. Avg. TD1987 3 25 12.5 01988 11 255 23.2 11989 24 751 31.3 01990 8 198 24.8 1Career 46 1229 26.7 2

Punt Ret. No. Yds. Avg. TD1987 0 0 0.0 01988 2 48 24.0 01989 16 184 11.5 11990 4 69 17.3 1Career 22 301 13.7 2

#90 Phil HansenOakes, N.D.

Defensive Tackle1989-90

Anchor of the Bison defense for three sea-sons and a two-time fi rst team All-American. Named to the Kodak American Football Coaches Association, the Associated Press, and the Football Gazette fi rst team All-American squads in 1990 after earning that tag in '89 as a junior on the Football Gazette team. Tied a school record for career QB sacks with 41 and set a school career mark with 32 pass breakups. Second round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills in the 1991 draft and earned All-Rookie honors in the NFL.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU Sks Pen1987 10 6 20 26 1 1 5 11988 10 18 37 55 0 9 8 41989 10 28 61 89 1 15 16 51990 10 28 50 86 0 7 12 8Career 40 80 168 248 2 32 41 18

#10 Chris SimdornMinneapolis, Minn.

Quarterback1990

Winner of the Harlon Hill Trophy in 1990 as the nation's best football player, this three-year starter led the Bison to a pair of national football championships. Named fi rst team All-American by both the Associated Press and the Football Gazette his senior year. The all-time leading rusher in NDSU history when he graduated and only the third quarterback in the history of college football--all divisions--to run for over 3,000 yards. The fi rst player in NDSU history to run for over 1,000 yards in two consecutive seasons. North Central Conference's most valuable player in 1990.Rushing G Att. Yds. Avg. TD1987 7 84 359 4.3 51988 9 176 1129 6.4 181989 8 187 1049 5.6 131990 9 143 776 5.4 17Career 33 599 3313 5.5 53

Passing G Cmp. Att. INT Yds Pct. TD1987 7 9 25 1 163 .360 41988 9 34 50 3 480 .680 41989 8 31 52 3 425 .596 21990 9 41 73 2 821 .562 9Career 33 115 200 9 1889 .575 17

#7 Ken ClarkBismarck, N.D.

Free Safety1990

The fi rst defensive back in school history to lead the team in tackles, he did it both his junior and senior years. Named fi rst team All-American by the Football Gazette as a senior, he was an all-conference pick. Two-year starter who was the quarterback of the Bison defense that won the 1990 national crown.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT1987 10 7 16 23 0 3 11988 10 11 34 45 0 6 01989 10 29 105 134 1 0 01990 9 16 59 75 0 2 3Career 39 63 214 277 1 11 4

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#80 Tim StrehlowSchofi eld, Wis.

Wide Receiver/All-Purpose1999

Named to the fi rst team All-America squad as an all-purpose player as a senior by two sources--Daktronics NCAA Division II All-American team and The Football Gazette Divsion II All-American team. Outstanding wide receiver who was second in career receptions (121) and career receiving yards (2,341) and set the career record for TD catches (26). He caught at least one pass in each of his fi nal 26 games. Averaged a school record 20.1 yards per attempt in all-purpose running as a senior and his 17.5 ypa for his career is second in school history. He holds school marks for career punt returns (58) and punt return yards (603)Receiving G No. Yds. Avg. TD1996 10 15 331 22.1 31997 11 32 585 18.3 81998 11 37 597 16.1 61999 11 37 828 22.4 9Career 43 121 2341 19.3 26

KO Ret. No. Yds. Avg. TD1996 0 0 0.0 01997 5 128 25.6 01998 5 83 16.6 01999 14 395 28.2 1Career 24 606 25.3 1

Punt Ret. No. Yds. Avg. TD1996 0 0 0.0 01997 25 229 9.2 01998 8 68 8.5 01999 25 306 12.2 2Career 58 603 10.4 2

All-Purp. No. Yds. Avg. TD1996 15 331 22.1 31997 62 942 15.2 81998 50 748 15.0 61999 76 1529 20.1 12Career 203 3550 17.5 29

#58 Jared MaherBismarck, N.D.

Inside Linebacker2000

Three-year starter and fi rst team All-American selection his senior year by The Football Gazette. Named to second team All-American honors on three other units in 2000. Two-time All-North Central Conference player. Led the team in tackles in each of his last two seasons.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT1997 11 3 4 7 0 0 01998 10 13 52 65 0 0 01999 11 25 53 78 1 2 12000 11 32 30 62 1 4 0Career 43 73 139 212 2 6 1

#28 Lamar GordonMilwaukee, Wis.Running Back

2000Concensus fi rst team All-American his junior year in 2000 by the Associated Press, The Football Gazette, American Football Coaches Association, Daktronics NCAA Division II, and D2Football.com after earning second team All-American as a sophomore...One of three fi nalists for the Harlon Hill Award as the nation's best player in 2000...Set school records for game, season, and career rushing including 260 yards against USD, 1727 yards in 2000, and 4700 career yards...His 64 total TDs and 62 rushing TDs are both second in school history.Rushing G Att. Yds. Avg. TD1998 11 139 698 5.0 81999 11 259 1495 5.8 222000 11 256 1727 6.7 222001 8 129 780 6.0 10Career 41 783 4700 6.0 62

Receiving No. Yds. Avg. TD1998 10 119 11.9 01999 15 114 7.6 02000 14 163 11.6 12001 5 66 13.2 1Career 44 462 10.5 2

#51 Shawn StewartHallock, Minn.Nose Guard

1992Hard-nosed performer who anchored the middle of the Bison defensive line for three straight seasons. Named fi rst team All-American by the Football Gazette as a senior after he was an all-conference pick.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU Sks Pen1989 10 0 4 4 0 0 0 01990 10 11 29 40 2 4 1 51991 9 12 44 56 0 3 2 51992 10 16 39 55 0 3 4 9Career 39 39 116 155 2 10 7 19

#64 Scott FuchsMinot, N.D.

Offensive Guard1993

First team Kodak All-American Coaches As-sociation selection as a senior. Finished his career with 26 consecutive starts in the of-fensive line since moving into the lineup mid-way through his sophomore season. NDSU won three straight NCC rushing crowns behind his blocking.

#40 T.R. McDonaldNew Brighton, Minn.

Split End1993

The greatest receiver in North Dakota State history and one of the top in North Central Conference annals, he was named to a pair of fi rst team All-American squads as a senior--The Football Gazette and the CoSIDA NCAA Division II teams. As a matter of fact, he is the only receiver in NDSU history to earn fi rst team All-American honors. Set school records (*) in all season and career receiving categories and set NCC marks for single game (4) and single season (11) TD receptions his senior year.Receiving G No. Yds. Avg. TD1990 10 9 177 19.7 21991 9 23 585 24.5 51992 10 33 601 18.2 41993 10 69* 1181* 17.1 11*Career 39 134* 2524* 18.8 22*

Rushing G Att. Yds. Avg. TD1990 10 0 0 0.0 01991 9 0 0 0.0 01992 10 3 90 30.0 11993 10 7 49 7.0 2Career 39 10 139 13.9 3

#70 Brad ServaisCoon Valley, Minn.

Center1995

First team All-American on three different squads as a senior--the American Football Coaches Association (formerly Kodak), The Football Gazette, and C.M. Frank's Small College. Finished his career as a four-year starter for the Bison, starting 45 of 47 games from 1992 to 1995. The fi fth Bison center to earn this honor.

#46 Sean FredricksJamestown, N.D.Inside Linebacker

1997Named fi rst team All-American by three major sources as a senior--the Associated Press, Daktronics NCAA Division II, and The Football Gazette--after being named second team All-American in 1996 as a junior by two sources. Also named all-NCC and the league's outstanding line-backer in '97. Three-year starter, he fi nished his career ranked third in both assisted tackles and total tackles.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT1994 10 9 16 25 0 0 01995 11 21 69 90 0 2 01996 10 25 95 120 0 1 01997 11 29 84 128 2 5 3Career 42 84 264 363 2 8 3

#43 Leif MurphySpring Lake Park, Minn.

Outside Linebacker2001

First team All-American his junior year in 2001 by three different sources--the As-sociated Press, The Football Gazette, and Daktronics NCAA Division II...Named second team All-American by D2Football.com...Had a dominating junior campaign that included 11 QB sacks and three penetrations...Named All-North Central Conference in 2001...Finished his career with 47 tackles for losses including 22 sacks.Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT Sacks TFL*1999 11 11 25 36 2 1 1 4 112000 10 20 20 40 0 5 0 4 112001 10 23 11 34 1 5 1 11 32002 8 14 5 19 2 4 0 3 0Career 39 68 61 129 5 15 2 22 25 *Excluding QB sacks

#1 Richard LewisSt. Paul, Minn.Kick Returner

2001First team All-American his senior year in 2001 by The Football Gazette after landing on that publication's third team squad as a junior in 2000...First team All-North Central Conference both seasons after transferring from the JC ranks...Scored six special teams TDs over his career including fi ve on punt returns and threw for a TD pass as a senior in his only attempt...Set the school record for career punt return yards (757) and was second on the career charts in both punt return average (14.3) and all-purpose average (17.6).Receiving G No. Yds. Avg. TD2000 11 9 258 28.7 12001 9 21 347 16.5 1Career 20 30 605 20.2 2

KO Ret. No. Yds. Avg. TD2000 13 272 20.9 02001 12 301 25.1 1Career 25 573 22.9 1

Punt Ret. No. Yds. Avg. TD2000 27 428 15.9 42001 26 329 12.8 1Career 53 757 14.3 5

All-Purp. No. Yds. Avg. TD2000 50 954 19.1 42001 60 981 16.4 2Career 110 1935 17.6 6

#89 Mike WieserLaCrescent, Minn.

Tight End2003

First team All-American his senior year in 2003 by The Dopke.com College Sports Re-port...First team All-North Central Conference and second team All-American by two other sources (Daktronics NCAA Division II and D2Football.com...Caught 34 passes for 395 yards and four TDs including a game winning grab in the 25-24 win over Montana in 2003...In addition, he was selected as one of the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars by the Black Is-sues in Higher Education magazine in 2003 for his outstanding academic excellence, community activism, and athletic ability.Receiving G No. Yds. Avg. TD2001 5 1 22 22.0 02002 10 27 265 9.8 12003 11 34 395 11.6 4Career 26 62 682 11.0 5

#53 Rob HuntCavalier, N.D.

Center2004

First team NCAA Division I-AA All-American his senior year in 2004 by The Football Ga-zette...Recipient of the NCAA Division I-AA Dave Rimington Award ...Played in the 2005 Hula Bowl... 2004 Great West Football Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year by media...The Football Gazette All-West Region fi rst team...All-Great West Football Conference fi rst team by coaches and media...Completed the 2004 season with a string of 42 consecu-tive starts, despite wearing a cast on his snapping hand in 2003, and became the NDSU player since All-American center Mike Favor (1985-88) to start each game in their career.

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HonorableMention1924 Claudie Miller## HB1925 Claudie Miller## HB1933 Roman Meyers# T Fritz Hanson# HB1937 Ernie Wheeler# HB1946 Cliff Rothrock# C1954 Glenn Hill# E1963 Ron Hanson# E1965 Ardell Wiegandt# LB Walt Odegaard# DT1966 Ken Rota# HB1967 Ken Rota# HB Mike Ahneman# LB1968 Del Gehrett# S1969 Joe Cichy# DB Bruce Grasamke# QB Bob Hyland# OG Tim Mjos# HB Marv Mortenson# OT Chuck Wald# SE1970 Mike Bentson# QB Gary Leuer# DE Paul Bothof# DT Dennis Preboski# FB Lyle Anderson# G1971 Mike Bentson# QB Tomm Smail+++# LB Tom Varichak# HB Bob Erickson# OT1976 Jerry Rosburg# LB Tim Jeske# DT Lew Curry# C

# Associated Press## Litery Digest++ American Football

Coaches Association+++ Kodak* Football News** Football Gazette% C.M. Frank%% Daktronics/NCAA-II@ D2Football.com& Dopke.com$ The Sports Network! College Sporting News? Walter Camp

#88 Mike DragosavovichOak Lawn, Ill.

Punter2005

First team All-American as a sophomore in 2005 by The Dopke.com College Sports Report, earned second team honors on the Associated Press All-America team ... Played in the 2008 Senior Bowl and Texas Vs. The Nation All-Star games ... Named to the College Sporting News Fabulous Fifty FCS All-America team in 2007 ... Honorable mention on The Sports Network All-America squad, second team in 2006 ... Two-time Football Gazette All-America second team pick ... Two-time All-Great West Football Conference fi rst team selection ... Graduated as the program’s all-time leader in punting average (44.5) and single-season leader (46.5).Season G NO. YARDS AVG. LG I20Season G NO. YARDS AVG. LG I20Season G NO. YARDS AVG. LG2004 11 54 2229 41.3 63 162005 11 47 2186 46.5 79 202006 11 30 1385 46.2 67 142007 11 27 1225 45.4 70 11Career 44 158 7025 44.5 79 61

#78 Jake EricksonBrooklyn Park, Minn.

Offensive Guard2006

First team NCAA Division I FCS All-American his senior year on the 2006 Football Gazette All-America team...Worked his way into starting lineup his senior year for the league champion and 10-1 Bison...Protected quarterback Steve Walker and opened holes for 1,000-yard rusher Kyle Steffes...Named to Football Gazette’s All-Northwest Region fi rst team and all-GWFC fi rst team by the media.

#77 Nate SafeCannon Falls, Minn.

Offensive Tackle2006-07

Named to Walter Camp Football Foundation FCS All-America team as a senior ... First team All-NCAA Division I FCS his junior year on the Dopke CollegeSportsReport.com squad (second team in 2007) ... Earned second team All-America honors from Associated Press (2006-07), The Sports Network (third team in 2007) and The Football Gazette as a junior ... First team Football Gazette All-Northwest Region in 2006...Started 33 games in a row from 2005-07 and played in all 44 games overall during career...Three-time All-GWFC fi rst team selection by the coaches...Provided protection for quarterback Steve Walker and opened holes for 1,000-yard rushers Kyle Steffes and Tyler Roehl.

#8 Joe MaysChicago, Ill.Linebacker

2007Selected to the Walter Camp Football Foundation FCS All-America team as a senior .... Third team on the Associated Press and The Sports Network All-America squads ... Great West Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and fi nalist for The Sports Network’s Buck Buchanan Award ... Two-time all-league fi rst team performer ... Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the NFL draft ... Graduated as the program’s all-time leader in solo tackles ... Participated in the 2008 Texas Vs. The Nation All-Star game.

Season G UT AT TT FR PBU INT2004 11 28 17 45 0 1 02005 11 48 35 83 0 0 32006 11 38 29 67 0 3 02007 10 45 45 90 0 6 0Career 43 159 126 285 0 11 3

Third Team1972 Mike Evenson# C1973 Keith Krebsbach# DB1977 Lew Curry# C1980 Mark Speral# QB1984 Stacy Robinson# WR1988 Doug Lloyd** RB1991 Dave Marion** OT1992 Arden Beachy% QB1993 T.R. McDonald%# SE Scott Fuchs**%% OG1994 Brad Servais%%**% C Joe Toth** OLB1995 Doug Van Meter OG %%** Gunar Gossard** OLB1996 Evan Kooiker** OT1999 Aaron Pederson** K2000 Aaron Pederson** K Richard Lewis** KR2001 Aaron Pederson** P2005 Tim Popowski** OT2006 Justin Frick$ DT2007 Joe Mays#$ MLB Nate Safe$ OT2008 Nick Schommer# FS

Second Team1965 Ken Rota# HB1967 Dan Loose++ S1969 Steve Krumrei# DB1970 Dan Green# OT1971 Tomm Smail+++ LB1972 Steve Nelson# LB Tomm Smail LB1973 Steve Nelson# LB Jon Hanson OG1977 Jerry Rosburg# LB1978 Perry Kozlowski# FS1983 Mike Stratton# MG Doug Hushka# CB1985 Ted Hall# OG Jim Dick# LB1986 Tom Smith# OT Paul Nielsen# MG Chad Stark* RB Rick Riemer* OG1987 Ken Muckenhirn* DT1988 Charlie Stock** OLB1992 Kevin Bloom**% OG Shawn Stewart% NG1993 Kevin Bloom%** OG Scott Fuchs%% SE1995 Brad Servias%%% C Isreal Moses%%**% SS1996 Sean Fredricks**%% ILB1997 Jake Morris** RB1999 Tim Strehlow# WR Lamar Gordon** RB2000 Chuck Klabo**@ OT Jared Maher#@%% ILB Jared Peck@ TE2001 Leif Murphy@ OLB Jared Peck**%% TE2003 Mike Wieser%%@ TE2005 Mike Dragosavich#** P Justin Frick** DT2006 Nate Safe**#$ OT Mike Dragosavich$** P Justin Frick**&! DT2007 Tyler Roehl#$&! RB Mike Dragosavich! P Nate Safe#& OT2008 Nick Schommer! FS

1977 Jon Walter# OT Curt Mosher# OG Don Hutson# LB1978 Dirk Kroeze# MG Gordy Sprattler# RB Mike McTague# WR1979 Dirk Kroeze# DT1980 Mark Speral# QB1981 Mike Kasowski# RB Todd Lecy# LB Howard Holmen# OC1982 Mark Nellermoe# QB Mike Stratton# MG1986 Chad Stark# RB Dana Muehlhauser# DT1987 Ken Muckenhirn# DT1988 Paul Lenz# MG Charlie Stock# OLB Doug Lloyd# RB Len Kretchman#** SE1992 T.R. McDonald** SE Arden Beachy** QB1993 Scott Fuchs% OG Steve Hansen%** DT1994 Chad Pundsack**% DE1995 Doug Van Meter% OG Gunar Gossard% OLB Reggie Scott** RB Tim Jacobsen** CB1997 Luke Samuel** OG1998 Kevin Feeney** QB Ben Ahneman** ILB1999 Trent Houmann** OT Ronnie Steffen** DT2001 Jared Peck@ TE Lamar Gordon**@ TB Chuck Klabo** OT2004 Tim Popowski& OT2005 AJ Cooper** TE2006 Craig Dahl** SS Kyle Steffes** HB2007 Mike Dragosavich$ P Shamen Washington$ RS Jerimiah Wurzbacher$ TE Keith Buckman$ OT2008 Zach Harrington$ C

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(1922-2003)1922 M. Ravine Latimer, C1923 Ben Rumpeltes,T1925 Claudie Miller, HB1926 Claudie Miller, HB1929 Pete Gernen, E1932 Merlyn Jahr, G Roman Meyers, E1933 James Thompson, C Leonard House, G Roman Meyers, T

Charles (Acey) Olson, E Bud Marquardt, E Fritz Hanson, HB1934 Fritz Hanson, HB Herb Peschel, T1935 Greg Sloan, E Sam Westgate, E Don Bettschen, G Neville Reiners, QB Earl Schranz, HB Bob Erickson, FB Stan Maynard, C Lyle Sturgeon, T Sam Dobervich, T1936 Lyle Sturgeon, T Bob Erickson, HB1937 Ernie Wheeler, HB Elmer Holt, G Chuck Pollack, T1938 Ernie Wheeler, HB Elmer Holt, G Cecil Schrank,T1939 Cecil Schrank, T Cecil Sturgeon, B1940 Don Johnston, QB1942 Cliff Rothrock, C Nick Soulis,E John Zaic, T Harry Treglawny, B1946 Charles Basch, B Cliff Rothrock, C Jerry Mulready, B Nick Soulis,E Dennis Drews, B Bill Dietz, T1947 Sid Cichy, T1948 Ted Barnick, C1949 Dom Gentile, E Clink McGeary, C1950 John Richards, G1951 Ben Noland, B1952 Chuck Thurm,E Frank Esposito, QB Bob Lauf,T Ben Noland, B1953 Glenn Hill, E Frank Esposito, QB Bob Lauf, T1954 Glenn Hill, E Pat Vickers, C Emil Zuger, G1955 Glenn Hill,E1956 John Campagna, E Roger Gebhart, G Dick Tschider, C1957 Dick Tschider, C1958 Curt Quenette, FB Don Remillong, G1959 Curt Quenette, FB Don Remillong, G1961 John Staples, HB Bob Yaggie, G1964 Bill Sturdevant, HB1965 Lowell Lindeman, E Gary Benson, T Ken Rota, HB

1979 Mark Speral, QB Dirk Kroeze, DT Greg Gaughran, SS1980 Mark Speral, QB Joel Bladow, OG Wayne Schluchter, FS, MVDB1981 Howard Holmen, C, MVOL Mike Kasowski, RB Kevin Peters, RB Jim Kent, DE Todd Lecy, LB Wayne Schluchter, FS, MVDB1982 Cliff Carmody, OG

Mike Whetstone, OT Mark Nellermoe, QB Dan Harris, RB Mike Stratton, MG Steve Garske, LB, MVLB Tom Shockman, SS1983 Mike Whetstone, OG Mike Stratton, MG Chris Broome, OLB Lee Monson, ILB Doug Hushka, CB Paul Olson, OT1984 Stacy Robinson, WR Greg Hagfors, C, MVOL Ted Hall, OG Lee Monson, ILB, MVDB1985 Ted Hall, OG, MVOL Paul Nielsen, MG Jim Dick, ILB, MVDB

Tom Van Voorhis, FS1986 Jeff Bentrim, QB, MVOB Chad Stark, RB Tom Smith, OT Rick Riemer, OG Paul Nielsen, MG

Jim Dick, ILB, MVDB Tyron Braxton, CB1987 Mike Favor, C Charlie Stock,OLB

Ken Muckenhirn, DT1988 Mike Favor, C, MVOL Matt Tracy, OG Len Kretchman, SE Doug Lloyd, RB

Paul Lenz, MG, MVDL Charlie Stock, OLB Yorrick Byers, ILB1989 Craig Johnson, OT Chris Simdorn, QB Tony Satter, RB Phil Hansen,DT, MVDL1990 Chris Kilen, OG Dan Goettl, TE Chris Simdorn, QB Tony Satter, RB Phil Hansen, DT, MVDL Todd Wash, OLB Ken Clark, DB1991 Dave Marion, OT Arden Beachy, QB Pat Pringle, CB1992 Kevin Bloom, OG T.R. McDonald, SE Arden Beachy, QB Shawn Stewart, NG1993 Kevin Bloom, OG T.R. McDonald, SE Steve Hansen, DT

1994 Brad Servais, CChad Pundsack, OLB

1995 Gunar Gossard, OLB Brad Servais, C Isreal Moses, SS1996 Evan Kooiker, OT Reggie Scott, RB Mitch Clark, OLB1997 Luke Samuel, OG Jake Morris, TB Sean Fredricks, LB MVLB

Mikel Kallenbach, FS John Torrance, P1998 Ronnie Steffen, DT1999 Trent Houmann, OT

Tim Strehlow, WR/KR Lamar Gordon, RB Ronnie Steffen, DT Matt Swanson, CB Jared Maher, ILB Aaron Pederson, P2000 Lamar Gordon, RB Chuck Klabo, OT Jared Peck, TE Jared Maher, ILB Richard Lewis, KR2001 Lamar Gordon, RB Jared Peck, TE Leif Murphy, DL, MVDL Aaron Pederson, P Richard Lewis, KR2002 Paul Keller, OG Billy Erenberg, SS2003 John Bonicelli, P Rod Malone, RB Mike Sheppard, DB Travis Ware, DL Mike Wieser, TE

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2004 Rob Hunt, C Nick Zilka, OL Tim Popowski, OT Kyle Steffes, HB Isaac Snell, NG Craig Dahl, SS2005 Tim Popowski, OT Nate Safe, OT AJ Cooper, TE Kyle Steffes, HB2006 Steve Walker, QB OPOY Nate Safe, OT Kyle Steffes, HB Justin Frick, DT Joe Mays, MLB Craig Dahl, SS Mike Dragosavich, P2007 Steve Walker, QB OPOY Joe Mays, MLB DPOY

Shamen Washington, RS STPOY Tyler Roehl, RB Mike Dragosavich, P Nate Safe, OT Kole Heckendorf, WR

Jerimiah Wurzbacher, TE Keith Buckman, OT Mike Maresh, OLB Joe Lardinois, DE Ramon Humber, OLB

NDSU All-Conference Selections (First Team Only) Rich Mische, FB Steve Irgens, DE Walt Odegaard,DT Gene Gebhards, MG Ron Hanson, DB1966 Andy Knudson,E Lowell Lindeman, E Bob Hunter, T Bob Sciacca, G Walt Odegaard, DT Matt Vukelich, DE Mike Ahneman, LB Rudy Baranko, S1967 Jim Ferge, MG Del Gehrett, S Mike Ahneman, LB Bob Hunter, G John Heller, G Tim Mjos, HB Ken Rota, HB1968 Bruce Nelson, T Bob Hyland, G Jim Ferge, DT, MVL Del Gehrett, S Paul Hatchett, HB1969 Paul Hatchett, RB

Bob Hyland, OG, MVL Bruce Grasamke, QB Tim Mjos, RB, MVB Chuck Wald, SE Al Hoffman, OG Marv Mortenson, T Gary Leuer, T Stu Helgason, LB Steve Krumrei, DB1970 Pete Lana, SE Dan Green, T Lyle Anderson, OG Mike Bentson, QB Dennis Preboski, RB Gary Leuer, DE Paul Bothof, DT Joe Cichy, DB1971 Mike Bentson, QB Bob Erickson, OT Tom Varichak, HB1972 Pete Lana, SE Bob Erickson, OT Rich Henry, RB Steve Nelson, DE Tomm Smail, LB1973 Bruce Reimer, RB Jerry Dahl, DE Pat Simmers, DT

Steve Nelson, LB, MVBKeith Krebsbach, DB

1974 Jerry Dahl, DE, MVL Gregg Marmesh, DT Kim Garvey, LB

Nick Cichy, DB, MVB1975 Gregg Marmesh, DT Rick Budde, LB1976 Rick Budde, LB, MVB Tim Jeske, DT Lew Curry, C, MVOL Curt Mosher, OG Jerry Rosburg, LB

Kevin Krebsbach, DB1977 Jerry Rosburg, LB, MVDB

Jon Walter, OT, MVOL Curt Mosher,OG Mark Zelinski, MG Perry Kozlowski, FS Jim Baudry, RB1978 Mike McTague, WR Ken Ellett, OG Gordy Sprattler, RB Dirk Kroeze, MG Perry Kozlowski, FS Lamar Gordon was North Dakota State’s fi rst three-time fi rst team all-

conference performer in 1999, 2000, 2001.

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HISTORY QUICK FACTS North Dakota State was the ONLY SCHOOL in North Central Conference HISTORY to win nine HISTORY to win nine HISTORYconference games in a single league season until Ne-braska-Omaha accomplished that feat in 2000. The Bison accomplished that perfect 9-0 feat three times when the league went to nine games in 1983--in 1986, 1988, and 1990. Twenty-one North Dakota State players were named Most Valuable Players in the North Central Conference since the recognition was started in the late 1960s including three who have won the award twice. Defensive tackle JIM FERGE was the fi rst in JIM FERGE was the fi rst in JIM FERGE1968. RON ERHARDT, in his seven seasons at the helm of the Bison, won six North Central Conference titles, more than any another coach in North Dakota State history. Rocky Hager, with fi ve crowns, and Don Morton, with four, are the only other NDSU coaches to win more than two championships. North Dakota State fi nished FIRST OR SECOND in the North Central Conference standings 32 times over a 40 year-period. Only third place fi nishes in 1978, 1993, 1999, and 2001; a fourth place fi nish in 1998; a fi fth place fi nish in 1996; a seventh place fi nish in 1975, and a ninth place fi nish in 2002 found the Herd out of the top two spots. Incidentally, the Bison have won 23 titles in those 40 years. North Dakota State had 15 people inducted into the North Central Conference HALL OF FAME and can HALL OF FAME and can HALL OF FAMEalso claim a 16th in Dr. Richard Koppenhaver. Kop-penhaver was the athletic director at North Dakota State from 1966-68, was an assistant football coach at NDSU prior to that as well as serving as the ath-letic director at Minnesota State-Mankato and as NCC commissioner.

BISON NCC TITLESUndisputedYear Record Coach1932 4-0-0 Finnegan1935 4-0-1 Finnegan1965 6-0-0 Mudra1967 6-0-0 Erhardt1968 6-0-0 Erhardt1969 6-0-0 Erhardt1970 6-0-0 Erhardt1976 6-0-0 Wacker1977 6-0-1 Wacker1981 7-0-0 Morton1982 7-0-0 Morton1985 7-1-1 Solomonson1986 9-0-0 Solomonson1988 9-0-0 Hager1990 9-0-0 Hager1991 7-1-0 Hager1992 8-1-0 Hager

Co-Championships1925 4-0-2 Cortright1964 5-1-0 Mudra1966 5-1-0 Erhardt1973 6-1-0 Kjelbertson1983 8-1-0 Morton1984 8-1-0 Morton1994 7-2-0 Hager

Tri-Championships1972 6-1-0 Erhardt1974 5-2-0 Kjelbertson

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FOOTBALL RUNS!!!The success of North Dakota State foot-

ball over has been nothing short of phenom-enal. Here is what the Bison have accom-plished since the early 1980s to 2003:plished since the early 1980s to 2003: Captured six straight North Central Confer-

ence titles from 1981 to 1986 and 11 during a 23-year period.

Had NCC winning streaks of 20 and 16 wins.

Won 159 of 202 NCC games (159-41-2 for a .792 winning percentage).

Won 222 of 271 games (212-57-2 for a .786 winning percentage).

Won 186 of 234 regular-season games (186-46-2) played including a streak of 22 straight wins before losing to Nebraska-Omaha in October 1983.

Won 197 of 216 home games (197-17-2) at home since a 1980 season-opening 10-0 loss to Northern Michigan.

Appeared in six straight NCAA playoffs from 1981 to 1986 and 15 during a 23-year period including fi nishing second nationally in 1981 and 1984, making the semifi nals in 1982 and 2000, and winning the NCAA title in 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1990.

Year Record Place 1922 1-2-0 5th 1923 1-3-0 7th 1924 3-3-0 4th 1925 4-0-2 1st (T) 1926 2-3-0 6th 1927 1-3-0 5th 1928 2-3-0 3rd 1929 1-2-2 3rd 1930 3-1-0 2nd 1931 2-2-0 2nd (T) 1932 4-0-0 1st 1933 2-1-1 2nd 1934 2-1-1 2nd (T) 1935 4-0-1 1st 1936 2-2-0 3rd 1937 2-2-0 2nd (T) 1937 2-2-0 2nd (T) 1938 3-1-0 2nd (T) 1939 0-5-0 7th 1940 0-5-0 7th 1941 2-4-0 4th 1942 2-3-0 5th (T) 1942 2-3-0 5th (T) 1946 4-1-0 2nd 1947 0-5-0 6th 1948 2-4-0 4th (T) 1949 0-6-0 7th 1950 0-6-0 7th 1951 1-4-1 6th 1952 4-2-0 2nd 1953 2-4-0 4th (T) 1954 1-4-1 6th 1955 0-6-0 7th 1956 3-3-0 4th (T) 1957 0-5-0 7th1958 2-4-0 6th1959 3-2-1 2nd (T)1960 2-3-1 2nd (T)1960 2-3-1 2nd (T)1961 1-5-0 6th1962 0-6-0 7th1963 3-3-0 4th1964 5-1-0 1st (T)1965 6-0-0 1st1966 5-1-0 1st (T)1967 6-0-0 1st1968 6-0-0 1st1969 6-0-0 1st1970 6-0-0 1st1971 4-2-0 2nd (T)1972 6-1-0 1st (T)1973 6-1-0 1st (T)1974 5-2-0 1st (T)1975 1-6-0 7th (T)1975 1-6-0 7th (T)1976 6-0-0 1st1977 6-0-1 1st1978 3-3-0 3rd (T)1979 4-2-0 2nd (T)1980 5-2-0 2nd (T)1980 5-2-0 2nd (T)1981 7-0-0 1st1982 7-0-0 1st1983 8-1-0 1st (T)1984 8-1-0 1st (T)1985 7-1-1 1st1986 9-0-0 1st1987 6-3-0 2nd (T)1988 9-0-0 1st1989 6-2-1 2nd (T)1990 9-0-0 1st1991 7-1-0 1st1992 8-1-0 1st1993 6-3-0 3rd (T)1994 7-2-0 1st (T)1995 7-2-0 2nd (T)1995 7-2-0 2nd (T)1996 5-4-0 5th1997 7-2-0 2nd (T)1998 6-3-0 4th1999 7-2-0 3rd2000 8-1-0 2nd2000 8-1-0 2nd2001 5-3-0 3rd2002 1-7-0 9th2003 5-2-0 2nd (T)

Eugene Fitzgerald

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A. GlennHill1967

B.C. “Chuck” Bentson

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Dr. Erwin E. “Erv” Kaiser

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Dr. Ade Sponberg

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Dr. FredWalsh1976

Dr. L.D. Loftsgard

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OrvEidem1980

BurtBrandrud

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Dr. DenisIsrow1988

EdKolpack

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Dr. JimOzbun1995

JeffSchwartz

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George A.Ellis1998

Dr. AllanFischer

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North Dakota State University has a great tradition of success on the football fi eld but it also has an outstanding record of success in the classroom and the community. The phrase “student-athlete” used by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) takes on a special meaning at North Dakota State. The student-athlete at NDSU is a student fi rst and required to be in constant pursuit of his or her degree. Assistant coaches as well as the academic people are advisors for the student-athlete, seeing to it that his or her academic pursuits and athletic commitments fi t together. North Dakota State has been one of the most successful football programs in the nation over the past four decades, winning 24 conference championships and eight national championships while compiling an .800 winning percentage. At the same time, the Bison have produced a Rhodes Scholar, 14 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans® and over 100 academic all-conference performers. Eight Bison have earned the coveted Academic All-Conference award three times including linebacker Mark Zelinski (1975-76-77), quarterback Mark Speral (1978-79-80), defensive end Chris Rood (1978-79-80), runningback Chad Stark (1984-85-86), linebacker Sean Fredricks (1995-96-97) and strong safety Craig Dahl (2004-05-06). Linebacker Charlie Stock (1985-86-87-88) and punter Casey Bradley (1985-86-87-88) became the fi rst four-time selections in North Central Conference history. Twenty All-American awards have been earned by 15 Bison players on the national academic scene. Tomm Smail, Chris Rood, Tyler Roehl and Kole Heckendorf were two-time CoSIDA Academic All-America® selections. To be eligible for these awards, a student must carry a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) for conference honors, and a 3.3-cumulative grade-point average for national honors AND make a signifi cant contributuion to his team on the playing fi eld.

1971 Tomm Smail, LB1972 Tomm Smail, LB1973 Jon Hanson, OG1978 Chris Rood, DE1979 Chris Rood, DE1982 Dan Borgenheimer, DT1989 Mark Roshell, DT1993 T.R. McDonald, SE1997 Sean Fredricks, ILB Jake Morris, RB2004 Jared Essler, FS Jayd Kittelson, OLB Tony Stauss, QB2005 Kole Zimmerman, OLB2006 Craig Dahl, SS2007 Tyler Roehl, RB Kole Heckendorf, WR2008 Tyler Roehl, RB Kole Heckendorf, WR Nick Compton, DE

CoSIDA Academic All-America® Selections

Smail Rood Hanson Borgenheimer Roshell

McDonald FredricksMorris Kittelson

Stauss

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North Dakota State Puts Student First in Student-Athlete Phrase

Zimmerman

RHODES SCHOLARFormer North Dakota State football player JIM SCHINDLER was named a Rhodes Scholar in 1966 after con-cluding his football career.

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NFF HAMPSHIREHONOR SOCIETY

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) an-nounced the members of the 2009 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a 3.2 GPA or better. A total of 564 players from 266 schools qualifi ed for membership in the society’s third year, a 27 percent increase from the 2008 class. In its inaugural year in 2007. The list included North Dakota State defensive end Nick Compton (Rosemount, Minn./Rosemount HS), wide receiver Kole Heckendorf (Mosinee, Wis./Mosinee HS) and running back Tyler Roehl (West Fargo, N.D./IWest Fargo HS).

2007 Sam Boraas, DB Michael Brown, DL Tyler Lekang, OL2008 Nick Compton, DE Kole Heckendorf, WR Tyler Roehl, RB

Roehl Heckendorf

FSC Athletics Directors AssociationACADEMIC ALL-STAR TEAM

North Dakota State wide receiver Kole Heckendorf and running back Kole Heckendorf and running back Kole HeckendorfTyler Roehl were among the 43 student-athletes named to the 11th annual Football Championship Subdivision (FSC, formerly I-AA) Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team announced by the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) in December 2008.

The winners were announced at the Football Championship Subdivi-sion football championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Two-time selections, Heckendorf and Roehl become the fourth and fi fth Bison football players named to the FCS ADA Academic All-Star team joining strong safety Craig Dahl (2006), offensive tackle Tim Popowski (2005) and linebacker Kole Zimmerman (2005).

2005 Tim Popowski, OT Kole Zimmerman, OLB2006 Craig Dahl, SS2007 Kole Heckendorf, WR Tyler Roehl, RB2008 Kole Heckendorf, WR Tyler Roehl, RB

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(1922-2003)1974 Mark Askew, DB

Kevin Krebsbach, DB1975 Mark Zelinski, LB Mark Askew, DB1976 Mark Zelinski, DL1977 Jon Walter, OT Mark Zelinski, DL Jerry Rosburg, LB1978 Mark Speral, QB Chris Rood, DE Don Hutson, LB1979 Scott VandeVoort, OT

Steve Sponberg, WR Mark Speral, QB Ron Grabowski, LB

Gregg Gaughran, DB1980 Joe Bladow, OG

Steve Sponberg, WR Mark Speral, QB Chris Rood, DE1981 Wayne Schluchter, DB1982 Cliff Carmody, OG

Dan Borgenheimer,DT Doug Hushka, CB1983 Doug Hushka, CB1984 Phil Duginski, OG Chad Stark, RB Jon Dunbar, OLB Jeff Willer, DB1985 Chad Stark, RB Charlie Stock, OLB

Tom Van Voorhis, FS Casey Bradley, P1986 Chad Stark, RB Jeff Bentrim, QB Scott Schutt, OLB Charlie Stock, OLB Paul Nielsen, MG Chris Servais, DB Todd DeBates, FS Casey Bradley, P1987 Charlie Stock, OLB Casey Bradley, P Troy Stockstad, DB1988 Doug Lloyd, RB Dan Paulson, RB Mark Roshell, OLB Charlie Stock, OLB Casey Bradley, P1989 Craig Johnson, OT Dan Goettl, TE; Marty Sieh, RB Troy Stockstad, WR Mark Roshell, DL Phil Hansen, DL1990 Dan Goettl, TE Marty Sieh, RB Phil Hansen, DL Ken Clark, DB1991 Rob Greenwood, LB1992 T.R. McDonald, WR Arden Beachy, QB Mat Steinberg, ILB

1993 T.R. McDonald, WR Kyle Carlson, RB Bruce Yaggie, NG Joe Toth, OLB1994 Rob Hyland, QB Kyle Carlson, WR Dennis Scheel, DT Joe Toth, OLB1995 Brad Servais, C Aaron Siegfried, DT Sean Fredricks, ILB Jerome Cheatham, CB1996 Sean Fredricks, ILB Jerome Cheatham, CB1997 Brian Boll, DL Sean Fredricks, ILB

Mikel Kallenbach, FS Sam Markell, OG Jake Morris, RB1998 Brian Boll, DL Kevin Feeney, QB1999 Chris Simmers, C2001 Chad Simmers, ILB2003 Ryan Simmers, FB Jared Essler, FS

GREAT WESTFOOTBALL

CONFERENCE(2004-2007)

2004 Bobby Babich, CB Craig Dahl, SS Jared Essler, FS Johnny Frank, FB Kyle Ihry, SS Jayd Kittelson, LB Tim Popowski, OT Tony Stauss, QB Scott Walter, CB

Kole Zimmerman, LB2005 Derek Arndt, TE Bobby Babich, CB Craig Dahl, SS Andy DelaBarre, TE Brett Itterman, LB Hugh Medal, C Ryan Olson, DB

Adam Palczewski, NG Tim Popowski, OT Scott Walter, CB

Kole Zimmerman, LB

2006 Kyle Belmont, SS Sam Boraas, FS Jeff Curtis, LS Craig Dahl, SS

Kole Heckendorf, WR Jared Hines, TE

Brett Itterman, OLB Ryan Olson, DB Ryan Parsons, QB

Barry Quickstad, FS2007 Kyle Belmont, SS Sam Boraas, DB

Michael Brown, DT Nick Compton, DE Jeff Curtis, LS

Kole Heckendorf, WR Tyler Lekang, OG Ryan Parsons, WR Tyler Roehl, RB Landon Smith, TE

MISSOURI VALLEYFOOTBALL

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2008 Nick Compton, DEKole Heckendorf, WR

Nick Mertens, QB (2) Tyler Roehl, RB

(2) second-team selec-tion

Scott VandeVoort, OT

Wayne Schluchter, DB

Rob Greenwood, LB

BISON ACADEMICALL-CONFERENCE BREAKDOWNFOUR-TIME SELECTIONSCharlie Stock (1985-86-87-88)Casey Bradley (1985-86-87-88)

THREE-TIME SELECTIONSMark Zelinski (1975-76-77)Mark Speral (1978-79-80)Chris Rood (1978-79-80)Chad Stark (1984-85-86)Sean Fredricks (1995-96-97)Craig Dahl (2004-05-06)Kole Heckendorf (2006-07-08)

Academic All-Conference

Aaron Siegfried, DT

WACO, TEXAS—A select group of dedicated and hard-work-ing players have distinguished themselves from among the more than 50,000 student-athletes competing in the sport. To honor these players and bring awareness to their selfl ess deeds, Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced 22 student-athletes including North Dakota State University running back Tyler Roehl were named to the 2008 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®.

While rolling up over 1,741 yards and 25 TDs rushing during his career, Roehl has been active in community including serving as a speaker at West Fargo Cheyney Middle School’s “Safe Kids Night” in May 2008; participating at Fargo Centennial Elementary School’s “Fun Night” in May 2008; visiting children at Merit Care Hospital in Fargo; volunteered at Youth Football Camps during summer, and reading to a class at West Fargo Eastwood Elementary School. He revisited the classroom of his third grade teacher, Kelly Idso and read to the class, “A Football Alphabet, A is for Touchdown” by Brad Herzog. Roehl spoke to the students about the importance of study-ing and working hard.

“Growing up in West Fargo, it’s good to be able to give back to the people in the community who have given so much to me,” said Roehl.

“I used to be in the shoes of those youngsters and it’s come 360. It feels good to be able to be a role model, someone they can look up to.”

Roehl was also involved with sandbagging for the Fargo-Moor-head community during the 2006 and 2009 spring fl ood seasons; a volunteer for the Fargo Jaycees Pancake Feed in January 2008, and participated in the annual Halloween Party given for Fargo-Moor-head children and Valentine Victory Blood Drive sponsored by NDSU athletic department and United Blood Services of Fargo-Moorhead. He is a member of the American Alliance for Health Physical Educa-tion, Recreation and Dance (AAPERHD), and NDSU Football Unity Council.

Roehl is majoring in physical education with a minor in business administration. A Walter Payton Award candidate, he was named to the ESPN The Magazine University Division Academic All-America fi rst team and Associated Press FCS All-America second team in 2007. Tyler is the son of Richard and Marilyn Roehl.

Roehl joins former Bison free safety Jared Essler (2004), of-fensive tackle Tim Popowski (2005), halfback Kyle Steffes (2006) and quarterback Steve Walker (2007) on NDSU honor list for the Allstate/AFCA Good Works Team®

North Dakota State running back Tyler Roehl.

Roehl Named to Select Group

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Four former North Dakota State personalities have been inducted into the National Football Founda tion's College Football Hall of Fame tion's College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, IN.

They are coach GILMOUR DOBIE, inducted in 1951 after a career at NDSU, Washington, Navy, Cornell and Boston College; two-time All-America defensive back (1969 & 1970) JOE CICHY, a 1997 inductee; 1986 Harlon Hill Trophy-winning quarterback JEFF BENTRIM, inducted in 1998; and coach DARRELL MUDRA, inducted in 2000 after a career at Adams State, NDSU, Florida State, Western Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Northern Iowa.

Dobie

Cichy

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Four former North Dakota State athletes were named to the NCAA Division

II Football Team of the Quarter II Football Team of the Quarter CenturyCentury selected in 1997 by a nationwide panel as part of the celebration of the 25th Division II Football Championship game. Any player who competed as a Division II player between 1973 and 1996 was eligible. North Dakota State, North Alabama and Texas A&M-Kingsville led the team with four selections each. Named from NDSU were quarterback JEFF BENTRIM, who started in four straight title games from 1983 to 1986, two-time All-America center MIKE FAVOR (1985-88), former NFL star and two-time All-America de-fensive tackle PHIL HANSEN (1987-90), and two-time PHIL HANSEN (1987-90), and two-time PHIL HANSENAll-America linebacker JIM DICK (1982-86).JIM DICK (1982-86).JIM DICK

NCAA Division IIFootball Team of the

Quarter Century

HansenDick

Favor

Four Bison Enshrined

College Football Hall of Fame Hall of Fame

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Division IIHall of FameThe Division II Football Hall of Fame was inaugurated in 1999 with former Bison quarterback JEFF BENTRIM (left) inducted in the charter class with Walter Payton and Johnny Bai-

ley. The Hall of Fame is located in Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama, the site of the NCAA national championship game. In 2004, former NFL standout and two-time All-America defensive end PHIL HANSEN (1987-90) was inducted into the hall.

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The North Dakota State “Most Valuable Playerost Valuable Player” award is named after 1946

all-conference halfback Dennis Drews. Drews was the captain of both the 1947 and 1948 Bison teams and served as an assistant coach for the Bison freshman team. He served in the Armed Forces in both World War II and the Korean War, earning the Distinguished Fly-ing Cross, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Korean Service Medal. He was awarded the Air Medal for Meritorious Service in the Korean War in March 1953. He was killed in a training fl ight in an F84F Thunderstreak at Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine, in July 1954.

Dennis Drews Trophy Winners1954 Pat Vickers C1955 Glenn K. Hill End1956 Roger Gebhart G1957 Dick Tschider C1958 Curt Quenette FB1959 Curt Quenette FB1960 John Stalpes HB1961 Bob Yaggie G1962 Dan Thesing FB1963 Joe Anderson End1964 Bill Sturdevant HB1965 Ardell Wiegandt LB1966 Matt Vukelich End

Dennis Drews Trophy

Dennis Drews

East -West Shrine(January in San Francisco)1936–Lyle Sturgeon, T1987–Chad Stark, FB1991–Phil Hansen, DT

North-South (Blue-Grey)(December in Montgomery, Ala.)1938–Ernie Wheeler, HB1990–Phil Hansen, DT

Coaches All-American(Lubbock, Texas)1974–Steve Nelson, LB

Senior Bowl(January in Mobile, Ala)1985–Stacy Robinson, WR2002–Lamar Gordon, RB2008–Mike Dragosavich, P

All-American Classic(January in Florida)1991–Phil Hansen, DT

Hula Bowl(January in Hawaii)2005–Rob Hunt, C

ALL-STAR GAME PLAYERSTexas vs. The Nation All-Star Classic(December in El Paso, Texas)2007–Mike Dragosavich, P Joe Mays, LB

IntaJuice North-South All-Star Classic(December in Houston, Texas)2006–Craig Dahl, SS

Snow/Cactus Bowl(January at Fargodome before moving to Kingsville, Texas, in 2001)1994–Scott Fuchs, OL Steve Hansen, DT T.R. McDonald, SE1995–Chad Pundsack, DE Joe Toth, OLB1996– Tim Jacobsen, CB Brad Servais, C1997–Mitch Clark, OLB Kris Kortuem, DT1998–Sean Fredricks, ILB Jake Morris, RB1999–Ben Ahneman, ILB Luke Samuel, OG2000– Courtney Samuel, DB Aaron Skyberg, DB Ronnie Steffen, DT Tim Strehlow, WR 2001–John Semchenko, C Matt Swanson, CB2002–Pete Campion, OT Jared Peck, TE2003–Leif Murphy, DE2004–Rod Malone, RB Mike Sheppard, SS

PHIL HANSEN (shown here during

his NFL playing days with the

Buffalo Bills) is the only Bison to have

played in three postseason bowl

games.

1967 Ken Rota HB1968 Jim Ferge DT Paul Hatchett HB1969 Tim Mjos HB1970 Dennis Preboski FB1971 Mike Bentson QB1972 Rich Henry FB Steve Nelson LB/DE1973 Steve Nelson LB1974 Jerry Dahl DE1975 Rick Budde LB1976 Rick Budde LB1977 Jerry Rosburg LB1978 Mike McTague FL1979 Mark Speral QB1980 Mark Speral QB1981 Mike Kasowski RB1982 Mark Nellermoe QB1983 Mike Whetstone OG1984 Jeff Bentrim QB1985 Jeff Bentrim QB1986 Jeff Bentrim QB1987 Mike Favor C1988 Mike Favor C1988 Charlie Stock LB1989 Chris Simdorn QB1990 Chris Simdorn QB1991 Dave Marion OT1992 Arden Beachy QB1993 T.R. McDonald SE1994 Brad Servais C Joe Toth LB1995 Brad Servais C Gunar Gossard OLB1996 Kevin Feeney QB1997 Jake Morris RB Sean Fredricks ILB1998 Kevin Feeney QB1999 Tim Strehlow WR2000 Lamar Gordon RB2001 Leif Murphy OLB2002 Billy Erenberg SS2003 Tony Stauss QB2004 Rob Hunt C2005 Kyle Steffes HB2006 Steve Walker QB2007 Joe Mays MLB2008 Nick Schommer FS

Rimington AwardNorth Dakota State’s Rob Hunt was the 2004 NCAA I-AA recipient of the Dave Rimington Award, which annually honors the outstanding outstanding centers throughout the ranks of college football. The Cavalier, N.D., native played in the 2005 Hula Bowl Maui All-Star Game. He started all 42 games during his career. Hunt was the 2004 Great West Football Con-ference Offensive Lineman of the Year. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fi fth round of the 2005 NFL draft.

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Year Name Position1894 Unknown1895 Unknown1896 Unknown1897 Ben Meinecke HB1898 Thomas H. Manns T1899 James McGuigan FB1900 T.F. Manns Back1901 T.F. Manns Back1902 Byron Wilde HB1903 Charles Rose HB1904 Unknown1905 Charles Oshwald G1906 Fred Birch E1907 Pete Tierney QB1908 Leo Nemzek FB1909 Bert Haskins C1910 Palmer Foss HB1911 Cliff Schroeder T1912 Edgar Olson G1913 Grover Edwards G1914 Ralph Coulkins QB1915 Steve (Dick) Bjornson T1916 Steve (Dick) Bjornson T1917 Bill Nemzek T1919 Paul J. Peterson G1920 S. Lynn Huey T1921 M. Ravine Latimer T1922 Louis Duerner QB1923 Ben Rumpeltes T1924 Wallace Thompson C1925 Wallace Thompson C1926 Claudie Miller HB1927 Cy Peschel Back1928 George Hays End1929 Stafford (Cod) Ordahl C1930 Leo May HB1931 Cy Lonsbrough HB1932 Walter Schoenfelder T1933 Roman Meyers T1934 Charles (Acey) Olson End1935 Sam Dobervich T1936 Bob Erickson HB1937 Forrest Stevens End Emil May HB1938 Ray Hawkins End Ernie Wheeler HB1939 Harry Johnson T Cecil Scrank T1940 Don Johnston QB1941 Brucke Fulks G1942 Harry Treglawny T1945 Don Hofmeister QB1946 Cliff Rothrock C1947 Dennis Drews HB Paul Moores T1948 Dennis Drews HB1949 LaVern Freeh G Neil Gustafson FB1950 Game captains1951 Game captains1952 Unknown1953 Charles Thum End1954 Glenn Hill End Paul Werner T1955 Pat Vickers FB Emil Zueger G1956 Unknown1957 Roger Gebhart G1958 Jerry Kingrey HB Curt Quenette FB

Year Name Position1959 Ross Fortier QB Curt Quenette FB1960 Tom Egan C Robert Kovich T1961 Dave Gentzkow FB John Stalpes HB1962 Ron Erdmann QB1963 Joe Anderson E Jim Driscoll E1964 Tom Holmgren T Bill Sturdevant HB Ardell Wiegandt LB/OG1965 Gene Gebhards MG Lowell Linderman SE Ardell Wiegandt LB/OG1966 Mike Hasbargen FB Lowell Linderman SE Walt Odegaard DT Matt Vukelich DE1967 Mike Ahneman LB Terry Hanson QB John Heller G1968 Jim Ferge DE Jack Hagen FB1969 Stu Helgason LB Robert Hyland G1970 Joe Cichy SS Dennis Preboski FB1971 Lyle Anderson G Mike Bentson QB Tom Marman DT1972 Tomm Smail LB Bob Erickson OT1973 Steve Nelson LB Steve McMillan FB1974 Bruce Reimer RB Nick Cichy SS1975 Mark Askew FS Doug Johnson OG1976 Dave Roby HB Dale Nordick OT Rick Budde LB Kevin Krebsbach CB1977 Jon Walter OT Lew Curry C Jerry Rosburg LB Clem Clooten DE1978 Ken Ellett OG Mike McTague Flanker Don Hutson LB Perry Kozlowski FS1979 Lane Brettingen TE Scott VandeVoort OT Russ Shroyer LB Gregg Gaughran SS1980 Mark Speral QB Steve Sponberg Flanker Joel Bladow OG Jim Kent LB1981 Mike Kasowski RB Wayne Schluchter FS1982 Mark Nellermoe QB Dan Borgenheimer DT1983 Tom Shockman SS Steve Krause DT Dave Piepkorn OG1984 Lee Monson LB Greg Hagfors C1985 Tom Van Voorhis FS Ted Hall OG

Year Name Position1986 Jim Dick LB Jeff Bentrim QB1987 Ken Muckenhirn DT Kerry Meske TE1988 Mike Favor C Charlie Stock LB1989 Craig Johnson OG Todd Zabel CB1990 Phil Hansen DT Ken Clark FS Dan Goettl TE1991 Dave Marion OT Todd Wash OLB1992 Mark Hansen RB Mat Steinberg ILB1993 Arden Beachy QB Steve Hansen DT Bruce Yaggie NG1994 Chris Jones ILB Kevin Holm TE1995 Brad Servais C Gunar Gossard OLB1996 Kelly Artz SE Eric Heismeyer TE Greg Coleman ILB1997 Scott Swanson WR Mikel Kallenbach FS Sean Fredricks ILB Jerome Cheatham CB1998 Ben Ahneman ILB Kevin Feeney QB1999 Tim Strehlow WR Eric Nelson WR Ronnie Steffen DT Aaron Skyberg SS2000 Eric Nelson WR Ryan Johnson QB Jared Maher ILB Luke Shafer FS

Year Name Position2001 Josh Hauble OG Lamar Gordon TB Wade Kittelson ILB Travis Sturdevant FS2002 Game captains2003 Tony Stauss QB Rob Hunt C Mike Sheppard OLB Josh Mock LB2004 Tony Stauss QB Jared Essler FS Rob Hunt C Matt Gorman CB2005 Craig Dahl SS Tim Popowski OT Alvin Robinson DE Steve Walker QB Kole Zimmerman LB2006 Craig Dahl SS Justin Frick DT Kyle Steffes HB Steve Walker QB2007 Joe Mays LB Nate Safe OT Nick Schommer FS Steve Walker QB2008 Kole Heckendorf WR Joe Lardinois DE Tyler Roehl RB Nick Schommer FS

Team Captains

North Dakota State captains Kyle Steffes (23), Justin Frick (82), Craig Dahl (20) and Steve Walk-er (right) come out prior to the 2006 Minnesota game at the Metrodome.

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BISON PRIDE

Editor’s note: This message, delivered to the North Dakota State football team just before

the 1988 national championship win over Portland State, is former Bison All-American Mike Whetstone’s legacy to the program he loved so much. He was an inspiration for the ’88 Bison. Whetstone died of cancer three days following the victory. This message was recorded prior to the semifi nal game with Sacramento State and now hangs with his picture on a plaque in the Bison team room at Dacotah Field.

“Sometimes the amazing thing is I don't know what Bison Pride is myself,

anyone who has been a Bison or will be a Bison will some day relate to what I’m saying.

“To me Bison Pride is not nec-essarily running

around, being rah, rah, and jumping up and down. It’s more of a feeling you have knowing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

“No one person is Bison Pride. It takes 48 tough bastards if you're in the playoffs and it takes 75 tough bastards during the regular season. It takes the players and coaches work-ing together for a common good.

“Deep down, Bison Pride is the love we have for each other. I have noticed over the years that my true friends, my true life, everything evolves around Bison players and Bison people. I have friends outside of football, but for the most part, everything comes back to football, Bison football.“The amazing thing that I have found

in the last six months since discover-ing cancer is that people who have rallied around me the most are the Bison players and Bison alumni. I had former players come down to Roch-ester to visit me in the hospital--they traveled 300 miles just to visit me. I had friends from high school who were just 20 miles away, and they didn’t visit me. They just called on the phone.

“I guess to me that is what Bison Pride is all about, everybody look-ing out for each other. The strength of the Herd is in the Bison and the strength of the Bison is in the Herd. Bison Pride is knowing that everybody is looking out for everyone else.

“I want every Bison that’s ever been involved in the program to know I love them. Kick some butt this week-end. We can’t let those California people think they're better than us. Go out there and get ’em guys.”

Mike Whetstone, 1988

RETIRED NUMBER

Only one number (79) has ever been retired in North Dakota State football history. It be-

longed to defensive tackle Paul Al-len Bothof who played for the Bison len Bothof who played for the Bison len Bothoffrom 1968 through 1970. A two-year starter and an all-conference selection in 1970, the 6-foot-6, 245-pound giant was called the “best-looking football player in this game” by a pro scout at the 1969 Camellia Bowl at the end of his junior season. But Bothof’s career came to a tragic end on Sunday, October 25, 1970, two weeks before the end of the regular season, as he was the victim of an accidental shooting while hunting. No player has ever worn that jersey number for the Bison since.

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NICKEL TROPHY

The Nickel Trophy, resting 2,500 times larger than a regular fi ve- cent piece and weighing 75 pounds, was

inaugurated in 1938 and was presented to the winner of the formerly annual North Dakota vs. North Dakota State football contest. Two inches thick and 22 inches in diameter, it is an exact replica of the once-minted U.S. coin. It has been the object of many intercampus raids, recoveries, and more thefts. The late Robert Kunkel, a UND alumnus and Chicago advertising executive, was the origina-tor of the trophy. Blue Key, honorary service fraternity on each campus, awarded the Nickel Trophy.CONFERENCE TRADITIONS

North Dakota State's tradition in the North Central Conference was steeped and cherished.

The Bison program was the winningest in the history of the NCC with 17 outright cham-pionships and 26 total league football titles. That includes seven straight crowns from 1964 to 1970 and six straight titles from 1981 to 1986. North Dakota State was a charter member of the NCC in 1921 and captured its fi rst league title in 1925. The NCC disbanded in June 2008.

BOWL HISTORY

The Bison were the most successful bowl and playoff team in the history of the NCAA on a Division II level.

North Dakota State is 35-13 in postseason play (regional bowls or playoff games). The chart is 30-12 in 17 NCAA playoff years (appear-ances in 1976-77-81-82-83-84-85-86-88-89-90-91-92-94-95-97-2000). Prior to the playoffs, NDSU appeared in six regional bowl games from 1964 to 1970, going 5-1. The Bison had never lost an opening round NCAA playoff game until 1991 and are now 25-8 in the last 33 playoff games including national crowns in 1983-85-86-88-90.

SLAP THE BISON

One of the time-honored traditions in NDSU football history is the picture of the snorting Bison that sits above the

team room door at Dacotah Field (pictured at far right) and now also at the Fargodome. It is tradition that each Bison football player pat or slap that Bison on the way out of the team room prior to taking the fi eld on game day. That emblem has become such a tradition that it now travels everywhere with the Bison. Begun in the 1960s by then-trainer Denis Isrow, its appearance coincides with the .800 winning percentage the Bison have established since 1964. Former Bison player Pete Lana designed the original snorting Bison logo and that under-went a revision in 1998.

The NCC Trophy

HARLON HILL TROPHY

North Dakota State quarterbacks and the Harlon Hill Trophy have a great deal in common. Jeff Bentrim was the fi rst

winner of the trophy in 1986 to honor the nation's best NCAA Division II player and Chris Simdorn added his name to the list in 1990.

The award is named after former North Alabama and Chi-cago Bears player Har-lon Hill. North Alabama and the community of Florence, Alabama are sponsoring the award in conjunction with the NCAA national cham-pionship game that is played there every December. Bentrim quarter-backed the Bison in four national championship games (three victories), set an NCAA career re-cord for rushing touch-downs (64), and led the nation in scoring for three consecutive years--the only player in any division ever to accomplish that feat.

Simdorn quarterbacked the Herd to two national titles, including a stunning display in the 51-11 title win in 1990 over Indiana (PA) when he ran for two TDs and passed for three more. NDSU running back Lamar Gordon was a fi nalist for the Hill Award in 2000, fi nishing third in the fi nal balloting.

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The aluminum alloy "slug" has been won 30 times by the Bison and 35 times by UND including the 28-21 Sioux overtime win in Grand Forks during the 2003 season. NDSU had possession of the trophy for 12 consecutive seasons until UND's victory in 1993. (NDSU's NCAA playoff win in 1995 over UND did not count.)

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North Dakota State has claimed eight national championships over the years. The Bison earned the fi rst three crowns

via the wire service polls in 1965, 1968 and 1969. Four came in the 1980s and another to be-gin the 1990s as the Bison took national crowns through the playoff system (began in 1973) in 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1990.

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HANKINSON, N.D.--A new era in the rivalry between NDSU and South Dakota State University was unveiled April 21, 2004. The “Dakota Marker” traveling trophy is presented to the winner of the Bison-Jackrabbit football game. The series is tied at two games apiece. North Dakota State and South Dakota State square off again this season at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium in Brookings. The Jackrabbits defeated the Bison 25-24 before a Fargodome crowd of 18,428 in 2008. South Dakota State won 29-24 in Brookings to close out 2007. NDSU posted a 41-28 victory over SDSU before a school record crowd of 19,053 at the Fargodome during the 2006 season. The Jackrabbits edged the Bison 24-21 in the fi nal minute of the 2004 game in Brookings, while NDSU defeated SDSU 41-17 in 2005 in Fargo. Supported by the NDSU Blue Key chapter and the SDSU Student Association, the trophy will be a replica of quartzite monuments placed along the board of the two states in the 1890s. NDSU President Joseph A. Chapman was one of several people who attended a news conference held at the border to announce the new trophy.

“Both of these institutions have long histories in the land-grant tradition of excellence in the classroom, excellence in service and excellence in research,” Chapman said. “We also have a long tra-dition of excellence in the athletic arena. This is going to be fun moving to the next level.” Adam Jones, president of the NDSU Blue Key chapter noted that the fi rst football game between the institutions was held in 1903 and there have been 89 games held. He said moving to Division I was a good idea. “This progressive move will elevate these institutions of higher learning from their present outstanding regional recognition to nationally recognized land grant universities and top class athletic programs,” Jones said. NDSU student body president Dan Mostad said, “This will be a game that our students and SDSU students will look forward to every fall. I foresee this being the game that will captivate the attention of both of these great states.” Bison athletic director Gene Taylor said, “My compliments to our students, from both NDSU and SDSU, for taking the initiative for this new trophy. I believe

Trophy Center of Attention For Land-Grant RivalsNDSU, SDSU to Meet Again This Season For a Piece of the Rock

the Dakota Marker will only enhance what is already a very competitive rivalry between two quality football programs.” The trophy will be a model of the original border monuments that were 7 feet long and 10 inches square. The mark-ers were placed at half-mile intervals along the border, with “S.D” on the south side and “N.D” on the north side. “Today is indeed a historic day for two great and storied institutions,” said Amanda Mattingly, president of the SDSU Student Association. “The students at SDSU look forward to a long, competitive and friendly rivalry that will capture the essence of the future and the past.” SDSU President Peggy Miller said the states share a common heritage as part of the Dakota Territory, which was established in 1861. She also praised the students’ efforts to develop the trophy. “You are doing something new. You are taking the fi rst step. You’re being the pioneers that your ancestors were,” Miller said. “Bravo to you and everyone involved. This will be the rivalry of the (Dakota) territory.”

North Dakota State and South Dakota State players, along with other football fans and school offi cials, walk to the site of a news conference near the state border where the Dakota Marker football traveling trophy was announced.

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Why The Bison?

North Dakota State University's athletic teams have pro- gressed from the "Farmers" in

the 1890s, to the "Aggies" in the early 1900s, to the "Bison," North Dakota State's current athletic symbol. It was developed by head football coach Stan Borleske in 1919 because he and members of the football team didn't like being known as the Aggies. Borleske wanted a strong and fi erce mascot. The Bison was a logical choice. The great animals once roamed the North Dakota prairie in vast numbers, and over the years Bison athletic teams added an addi-tional name, the "Thundering Herd."

The HerdNow this is the law of the prairie

As old and as true as the skyAnd the Bison that keep it will prosper

And the Bison that break it will dieAs the creeper that girdles

the tree trunkThis law is the fi nal word:

For the strength of the Herd is the Bison

And the strength of the Bison is the Herd.

Bison Heritage . . . . .Bison Heritage . . . . .

CongressionalMedal of Honor Awarded to Bison Gridder

BERYL H. NEWMAN played end for the North BERYL H. NEWMAN played end for the North BERYL H. NEWMANDakota State football team from 1933 through 1936.

He was a member of the United States Army in World War II and participated in the invasion of Italy. That was where this Bison made a niche for himself in the history of the United States, be-coming one of the rare recipients of the nation's highest award, The Congressional Medal of Honor,for bravery above and beyond the

call of duty. Here is a partial text of that commen-dation . . . . .

The White HouseWashington, DC

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TAKES PLEASURE IN AWARDING THE

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO:

FIRST LIEUTENANT BERYL R. NEWMAN, COMPANY "F", 133RD INFANTRY, UNITED STATES ARMY

FOR SERVICE AS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING:

FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY NEAR CISTERNA, ITALY,

ON 26 MAY 1945... ... ...

LIEUTENANT NEWMAN, SINGLE-HANDED, SILENCED THREE ENEMY MACHINE GUNS, WOUNDED TWO

GERMANS, KILLED TWO MORE AND TOOK ELEVEN PRISON-ERS. THIS DEMONSTRATION OF SHEER

COURAGE, BRAVERY AND WILLINGNESS TO CLOSE WITH THE ENEMY IN THE FACE OF SUCH HEAVY ODDS REFLECTS

THE HIGHEST TRADITIONSOF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

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Bison Have Won Eight National Championships Since 1965

The 1983 Bison, led by All-American center Greg Hagfors (64), celebrate a national title.

North Dakota State had one of the most successful and envious football re-cords in all of America over four decades. The list includes eight national cham-pionships, 22 years in the top 20 of the national polls, and an awesome 352-94-4 record over a 40-year period. North Dakota Stat appeared in seven of the 23 national championship games in NCAA Division II football including four straight appearances from 1983 through 1986. NDSU won fi ve of those title affairs (1983, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1990) with only a 50-yard fi eld goal by a freshman kicker with no time on the clock remain-ing in the 1984 championship game stop-ping the Bison from winning four straight NCAA championships. North Dakota State made 18 appear-ances in the NCAA national rankings since the playoff system began in 1973 and the Bison appeared in the national playoffs during 17 of those seasons.

Interestingly enough, the fi nal poll position and the actual playoff fi nish have gone like this: 1976 (10th in the poll, semifi nalist in playoff); 1977 (1st, semifi nalist); 1981 (6th, 2nd); 1982 (2nd, semifi nalist); 1983 (5th, 1st); 1984 (1st, 2nd); 1985 (7th, 1st); 1986 (1st, 1st); 1988 (1st, 1st); 1989 (17th, quarterfi nal-ist); 1990 (1st, 1st); 1991 (7th, opening round); 1992 (2nd, quarterfi nalist); 1993 (20th, not selected); 1994 (15th, quarter-fi nalist); 1995 (13th, quarterfi nalist); 1997 (unranked, opening round); 2000 (4th or 5th, semifi nalist). The Bison claimed three national championships via the wire service polls in the 1960s -- 1965, 1968 and 1969. The Associated Press accorded the Bison those honors all three years while the United Press International selected the Bison in 1965 and 1969. The Herd was second to San Diego State in 1967 in both wire service polls.

From 1965 through 1970, the Bison were in every AP or UPI poll. The UPI discontinued its poll after 1970 but the NDSU team reappeared in the AP poll again in 1973 with a 14th position. The AP poll also died out and was replaced the following year by the NCAA's national rankings.

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BISON POSTSEASON FACTSNumber of Years In Postseason Play: 23Total Games Played: 48Record: Won 35, Lost 13 (30-12 in NCAA playoff action)

1964 Mineral Water Bowl: NDSU 14, Western State (Colo.) 131965 Pecan Bowl: 1965 Pecan Bowl: NDSUNDSU 20, Grambling 7 20, Grambling 71967 Pecan Bowl: Texas-Arlington 13, 1967 Pecan Bowl: Texas-Arlington 13, NDSUNDSU 0 01968 Pecan Bowl: 1968 Pecan Bowl: NDSUNDSU 23, Arkansas State 14 23, Arkansas State 141969 Camellia Bowl: 1969 Camellia Bowl: NDSUNDSU 30, Montana 3 30, Montana 31970 Camellia Bowl: 1970 Camellia Bowl: NDSUNDSU 31, Montana 16 31, Montana 161976 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSU 10, Eastern Kentucky 31976 NCAA Semifi nals: Montana State 10, NDSU 31977 NCAA Quarterfi nals: 1977 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSUNDSU 20, Northern Michigan 6 20, Northern Michigan 61977 NCAA Semifi nals: Jacksonville State 31, NDSU 71981 NCAA Quarterfi nals: 1981 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSUNDSU 24, Puget Sound 10 24, Puget Sound 101981 NCAA Semifi nals: NDSU 19, Shippensburg State 61981 NCAA Championship: SW Texas State 42, NDSU 131982 NCAA Quarterfi nals: 1982 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSUNDSU 21, Virginia Union 20 21, Virginia Union 201982 NCAA Semifi nals: UC Davis 19, NDSU 141983 NCAA Quarterfi nals: 1983 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSUNDSU 24, Towson State 17 24, Towson State 171983 NCAA Semifi nals: NDSU 26, UC Davis 171983 NCAA Championship: NDSU 41, Central State (Ohio) 211984 NCAA Quarterfi nals: 1984 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSUNDSU 31, UC Davis 23 31, UC Davis 231984 NCAA Semifi nals: NDSU 25, Nebraska-Omaha 141984 NCAA Championship: Troy State 18, NDSU 171985 NCAA Quarterfi nals: 1985 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSUNDSU 31, UC Davis 12 31, UC Davis 121985 NCAA Semifi nals: NDSU 16, South Dakota 71985 NCAA Championship: NDSU 35, North Alabama 71986 NCAA Quarterfi nals: 1986 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSUNDSU 50, Ashland (Ohio) 0 50, Ashland (Ohio) 01986 NCAA Semifi nals: NDSU 35, Central State (Ohio) 121986 NCAA Championship: NDSU 27, South Dakota 71988 NCAA First Round: 1988 NCAA First Round: NDSUNDSU 49, Augustana (S.D.) 7 49, Augustana (S.D.) 71988 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSU 36, Millersville (Pa.) 261988 NCAA Semifi nals: NDSU 42, Cal State-Sacramento 201988 NCAA Championship: NDSU 35, Portland State 211989 NCAA First Round: 1989 NCAA First Round: NDSUNDSU 45, Edinboro (Pa.) 32 45, Edinboro (Pa.) 321989 NCAA Quarterfi nals: Jacksonville State 21, NDSU 171990 NCAA First Round: 1990 NCAA First Round: NDSUNDSU 17, Northern Colorado 7 17, Northern Colorado 71990 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSU 47, Cal Poly 01990 NCAA Semifi nals: NDSU 39, Pittsburg State 291990 NCAA Championship: NDSU 51, Indiana (Pa.) 111991 NCAA First Round: Mankato State 27, 1991 NCAA First Round: Mankato State 27, NDSUNDSU 7 71992 NCAA First Round: 1992 NCAA First Round: NDSUNDSU 42, NE Missouri State 7 42, NE Missouri State 71992 NCAA Quarterfi nals: Pittsburg State 38, NDSU 37 (OT)1994 NCAA First Round: NDSU 18, Pittsburg State 12 (3 OT)1994 NCAA Quarterfi nals: North Dakota 14, 1994 NCAA Quarterfi nals: North Dakota 14, NDSU 71995 NCAA First Round: NDSU 41, North Dakota 101995 NCAA Quarterfi nals: Pittsburg State 9, 1995 NCAA Quarterfi nals: Pittsburg State 9, NDSUNDSU 7 71997 NCAA First Round: NW Missouri State 39, 1997 NCAA First Round: NW Missouri State 39, NDSUNDSU 28 282000 NCAA First Round: NDSU 31, NW Missouri State 172000 NCAA Quarterfi nals: NDSU 43, Nebraska-Omaha 212000 NCAA Semifi nals: Delta State 34, NDSU 16

Championship Breakdown: National Championships: 8 (1965, 1968, 1969, 1983, 1985,

1986, 1988, 1990)National Runners-up: 3 (1967, 1981, 1984)National Third-Place Finishes: 5 (1970, 1976, 1977, 1982,

2000)**Championships & placings prior to 1973 were determined by

AP or UPI polls...Championships & runnerup fi nishes after that were through the NCAA playoff format...Third-place fi nishes after 1973 were the result of semifi nal losses in the playoff system.

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The Bison ran for 243 yards to dominate action in their fi rst bowl appearance.

Steve Irgens (83) puts the heavy hit on Grambling's QB in the 1965 Pecan Bowl victory as Ardell Wiegandt (60) and an-other unidentifi ed Bison come to his aid.

1967 Pecan Bowl ABILENE, TX--The cold and the ice of P.E. Shotwell Stadium combined with the stiff defense of the Texas-Arlington Rebels to pin a 13-0 Pecan Bowl loss on the previ-ously undefeated North Dakota State Bison.

The result allowed both teams to fi nish 10-1 for the season as the Bison pulled in second and the Rebels third in the national wire service poll. The Bison rushing ma-chine was limited to just 106 yards, 61 of them by back Tim Mjos. Arlington scored fi rst after a 54-yard bomb moved the ball deep into NDSU ter-ritory. The 6-0 score held up until just two minutes remained in the game when an intercepted pass led to the fi nal TD.

The Bison threatened on numerous oc-casions, reaching the Rebel 21, 16, 12 and 7-yard lines before being stopped.

Statistics NDSU UTAFirst Downs 12 14Yds. Rush 106 96Yds. Pass 94 118Passes 8-25-2 11-28-0Punts 7-39.4 9-39.1Penalties 5-60 3-24Fumbles/Lost 1-1 4-2

Texas-Arlington 0 6 0 7 -- 13NDSU 0 0 0 0 -- 0UTA--Griffi n 1 run (kick failed)UTA--Luft 5 run (Butler kick)A--1,000

1965 Pecan Bowl ABILENE, TX--A determined NDSU foot-ball team posted a convincing 20-7 Pecan Bowl victory over famed Grambling College here to cap a perfect 11-0 season and take fi rm hold of the No. 1 national rating in College Division football.

The Bison, one of the best defensive teams in the nation, allowed Grambling just 97 yards in total offense. The Bison opened up scoring by marching the opening kickoff 80 yards with Ken Rota going the fi nal fi ve. The Bison upped the margin to 13-0 in the second quarter with Jim Carlson passing 68 yards to Lowell Linderman for the score.

Grambling collected its only score on a 93-yard kickoff return to open the second half. NDSU fullback Roger Mische plunged two yards in the fi nal quarter to fi nish the scoring. Rota gained 96 yards on 22 car-ries and was named the outstanding back. Linderman was picked as the outstanding lineman.

Statistics NDSU GramblingFirst Downs 13 4Yds. Rush 206 90Yds. Pass 107 16Passes 4-12-0 2-12-1Punts 7-14.5 9-31.2Penalties 2-10 6-40Fumbles/Lost 0-0 0-0

Grambling 0 0 7 0 -- 7NDSU 6 7 0 7 -- 20NDSU--Rota 5 run (kick failed)NDSU--Linderman 68 pass from Carlson (Aheman kick)G--Smith 93 kickoff return (Bean kick)NDSU--Mische 2 run (Ahneman kick)A--8,500

Snow, cold, and empty seats greeted North Dakota State's entry into the 1967 Pecan Bowl.

1964 Mineral Bowl EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO--The Bison became the fi rst team in North Dakota history to receive an invitation to play in a postseason bowl game and the Thunder-ing Herd made the best of the occasion to post a 14-13 win and cap an outstanding 10-1 season. That fi rst bowl opponent was Western State of Colorado. After a scoreless fi rst quarter, NDSU got on the scoreboard with a six-yard pass from QB Pierre DuCharme to halfback Bruce Airheart. Minutes later, the Bison's Rudy Baranko intercepted a pass in the end zone and returned it to the NDSU 43. Three plays later Airheart went 43 yards to score his second TD of the day. Western State, 9-0 during the regular season, scored in the second period and tal-lied again in the fourth quarter to close the gap to 14-13 with 2:48 left. The Mountain-eers attempted the 2-point conversion, but it failed as a heavy rush broke up the pass. NDSU's Airheart was named the MVP of the game.

Statistics NDSU WSCFirst Downs 18 8Yds. Rush 243 129Yds. Pass 87 124Passes 9-14-1 10-29-1Punts 7-28.8 7-35.5Penalties 9-83 8-80Fumbles/Lost 4-4 4-3

Western State 0 7 0 6 -- 13NDSU 0 14 0 0 -- 14NDSU--Airheart 6 pass from DuCharme (DuCharme kick)NDSU--Airheart 43 run (DuCharme kick)WSC--Wilson 1 run (Simmons kick)WSC--Wilson 15 pass from Novak (pass failed)A--6,000

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1968 Pecan Bowl ARLINGTON, TX--Paul Hatchett ran for 106 yards and a touchdown as North Dakota State's awesome offense rolled to 23 fi rst-half points to stop Arkansas State University 23-14 here in the fi fth annual Pecan Bowl football game.

The Bison, ranked No. 1 in the nation, looked to make it a runaway in the opening two periods when Joe Roller, Hatchett, Ken Blazei and Bruce Grasamke combined for the three TDs and a fi eld goal. Roller caught an 11-yard pass from Grasamke and Hatchett traversed 18 yards for fi rst-quar-ter TDs. Blazei then booted a 30-yard fi eld goal and Grasamke ran in from four yards out before the halftime gun. The Indians got two fourth-quarter TDs but had little other success against the Herd. Hatchett was voted the outstanding offensive player of the game.

Statistics NDSU ASUFirst Downs 17 19Yds. Rush 236 53Yds. Pass 66 173Passes 8-18-2 13-36-2Punts 6-26.8 8-33.9Penalties 2-16 7-61Fumbles/Lost 2-1 1-1

Arkansas State 0 0 0 14 -- 14NDSU 14 9 0 0 -- 23NDSU--Roller 11 pass from Grasamke (Blazei kick)NDSU--Hatchett 18 run (Blazei kick)NDSU--FG Blazei 30NDSU--Grasamke 45 run (kick failed)ASU--Hamilton 10 run (Casey pass from LaGrone)ASU--Hamilton 1 run (run failed)A--7,200

1969 Camellia Bowl SACRAMENTO, CA--North Dakota State steamrolled the University of Montana 30-3 here in the Camellia Bowl meeting between the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the nation. Any doubt to the Bison's grip on the top slot was disspelled by the overwhelming display of the Fargo team. But this time, NDSU changed the script slightly. The Bison went to the air as QB Bruce Grasamke completed 16 of 25 passes for 206 yards as the Bison fi nished with a total of 234 passing yards and 421 yards in total offense. Grasamke opened the scoring with a 7-yard run in the fi rst period. After a Montana fi eld goal, NDSU followed with 24 consecutive points. Paul Hatchett took in a 15-yard pass from Grasamke, Jim Twardy kicked a 23-yard fi eld goal, Dennis Preboski ran 38 yards for another score, and Tim Mjos hauled in an 8-yard pass from Mike Bentson for the fi nal TD. NDSU fi nished 10-0-0 for the season.

Statistics NDSU MontanaFirst Downs 24 12Yds. Rush 187 125Yds. Pass 234 63Passes 19-28-2 7-30-3Punts 7-32.7 6-42.4Penalties 7-99 4-30Fumbles/Lost 1-0 2-1

Montana 0 3 0 0 -- 3NDSU 6 10 0 14 -- 30NDSU--Grasmake 7 run (kick failed)UM--FG Worrell 33NDSU--Hatchett 15 pass from Grasmake (Twardy kick)NDSU--FB Twardy 23NDSU--Preboski 38 run (Twardy kick)NDSU--Mjos 8 pass from Bentson (Twardy kick)A--14,912

1970 Camellia Bowl SACRAMENTO, CA--North Dakota State made it two in a row over the University of Montana in Camellia Bowl action by whip-ping the Grizzlies 31-16 to cap another undefeated season. The Bison defeated Montana 30-3 in 1969 Camellia Bowl and now have won fi ve of six bowl games during a seven-year span. This time, the Bison took advantage of fi ve lost Grizzly fumbles and the exper-tise of quarterback Mike Bentson. Bentson totalled 208 yards in total offense and scored three TDs. His TD runs came on bursts of 4, 1 and 5 yards. Dennis Preboski tallied from fi ve yards out and Jim Twardy booted a 34-yard fi eld goal. NDSU rolled up a 28-3 margin in the second period and was never seriously threatened.

Statistics NDSU MontanaFirst Downs 17 19Yds. Rush 189 176Yds. Pass 110 138Passes 9-20-2 8-14-1Punts 5-33.8 5-36.6Penalties 5-66 6-65Fumbles/Lost 1-0 6-5

Montana 0 10 6 0 -- 16NDSU 14 14 3 0 -- 31NDSU--Bentson 4 run (Twardy kick)NDSU--Bentson 1 run (Twardy kick)UM-FG Worrell 29NDSU--Bentson 5 run (Twardy kick)NDSU--Preboski 5 run (Twardy kick)UM--Kent 1 run (Worrell kick)UM--Blacas 5 run (kick failed)NDSU--FG Twardy 34A--13,177

Paul Hatchett gained 106 yards and scored a TD in the win over Arkansas State.

Bison quarterback Bruce Grasamke (1) keeps the ball against Montana in a 30-3 win.

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1977 NCAA Quarterfi nal FARGO, ND--A bitterly cold, snowy and windy day greeted the No. 1-ranked North Dakota State Bison and the No. 10-ranked Northern Michigan Wildcats at Dacotah Field as the 1977 NCAA playoffs opened. The Bi-son played a near fl awless game and posted a 20-6 win over the Wildcats to advance to the semifi nals. High mounds of snow around the fi eld and a 7 degree temperature at kickoff did little to chill the Bison as they jumped to a 7-0 halftime lead on a 3-yard run by Gordy Sprattler after a Don Hutson fumble recov-ery on the NMU 31-yard line. The Bison pushed it to 20-0 after three quarters with a pair of third-quarter TDs.

Jay Klein fell on a fumbled Wildcat punt attempt in the end zone for the second NDSU TD and Bison QB Mark Speral crossed over from one yard out after Hutson picked off an enemy pass and returned it 17 yards to the Northern Michigan 15. The Wildcats scored early in the fourth period but were never in the game despite picking up 240 yards in the air. The Bison recovered four NMU fumbles and snatched one pass in running their record to 9-1-1.

Statistics NDSU NMUFirst Downs 10 17Yds. Rush 186 53Yds. Pass 3 240Passes 1-7-1 16-30-1Punts 6-33.6 4-22.7Penalties 7-49 2-20Fumbles/Lost 0-0 8-4

Northern Mich. 0 0 0 6 -- 6NDSU 0 7 13 0 -- 20NDSU--Sprattler 3 run (McTague kick)NDSU--Klein recovered fumble in end zone (McTague kick)NDSU--Speral 1 run (kick blocked)NMU--Florini 1 run (kick failed)A--2,200

1976 Grantland Rice Bowl FARGO, ND--Montana State University scored a third-period touchdown and added a fourth-quarter fi eld goal to overcome a 3-0 North Dakota State University halftime lead and capture a 10-3 NCAA semifi nal playoff victory in the Grantland Rice Bowl at Dacotah Field over a stubborn Bison squad. Montana State, the No. 1 team in the nation (and the eventual national champi-on), had its hands full with the Thundering Herd before 6,100 fans and a regional ABC television audience. The Bison took a 3-0 lead in the fi rst quarter on a 25-yard fi eld goal by Mike McTague. NDSU had another excellent scoring opportunity in the fi rst half but missed by inches on a fourth down at the MSU 31. The Bison reached Montana State ter-ritory twice in the second half with a pass interception thwarting the best bid on a fi rst-down play at the 24-yard line. The Bi-son lost four interceptions and two fumbles on a coldy, windy and snowy day. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak for the Herd and it was only the second Bison loss in nine postseason appearances dating back to 1964.

Statistics NDSU MSUFirst Downs 8 16Yds. Rush 146 174Yds. Pass 51 76Passes 4-19-4 8-15-1Punts 5-41.4 6-38.3Penalties 7-58 3-53Fumbles/Lost 3-2 1-0

Montana State 0 0 7 3 -- 10NDSU 3 0 0 0 -- 3NDSU--FG McTague 25MSU--Damberger 5 pass from Dennehy (Muri kick)MSU--FG Muri 34A--6,100

It was a cold, snowy day for the 1977 quarterfi nal game.

Motorized brooms cleared the fi eld of snow while ABC's cameras were bundled up to prevent freezing.

1976 NCAA Quarterfi nal RICHMOND, KY--North Dakota State overcame fi ve lost fumbles with two fi rst-half scores and then used a stubborn defense that yielded but refused to break for a 10-7 NCAA quarterfi nal victory in the Division II national football playoffs over Ohio Valley Conference champion Eastern Kentucky. The Bison, ranked 10th in the nation and six-point underdogs to the fi fth-ranked Colonels of EKU, scored on QB Steve Campbell's 3-yard run in the fi rst quarter and a 38-yard fi eld goal by Mike McTague in the second quarter. And, the Bison were inside the EKU 25 three other times only to lose the ball on fumbles. The defense was superb in the fi rst half, holding the Colonels to just 72 yards total offense. EKU came alive in the sec-ond half and the Bison held on downs twice inside the 20 and forced the Colonels to miss two other fi eld goal attempts. East-ern Kentucky fi nished with 338 yards total offense while the Bison had 298 yards.

Statistics NDSU EKUFirst Downs 15 17Yds. Rush 288 190Yds. Pass 10 148Passes 1-7-0 10-19-2Punts 5-40.4 6-36.5Penalties 7-75 5-45Fumbles/Lost 5-5 4-1

E. Kentucky 0 0 7 0 -- 7NDSU 7 3 0 0 -- 10NDSU--Campbell 3 run (McTague kick)NDSU--FG McTague 38EKU--Nelson 34 pass from House (Landis kick)A--3,360

Freshman QB Steve Campbell (5) engineered NDSU's upset of Eastern Kentucky.


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State scored two touchdowns in the fi nal three minutes of play to stop the No. 3-ranked University of Puget Sound 24-10 in the fi rst game of the 1981 national playoffs. The Bison, a renowned ground team, used the pass to set up the winning TD. A 49-yard strike to Robert Blakley from quarterback Mark Nellermoe gave the Bison a fi rst down on the UPS 20 and set up Jeff Willis' 6-yard run three plays later to give the Bison their ninth win of the campaign. Moments later, a pass interception by Mike Stratton set up a 1-yard Nellermoe plunge and the Bison were in the semifi nals. The 1-2 punch of Mike Kasowski and Kevin Peters paced the Bison to a 281-yard rushing day. Kasowski had 106 yards includ-ing a 1-yard TD run while Peters had 114 yards. Mark Luedtke's 24-yard fi eld goal with six seconds left gave the Bison a 10-7 halftime lead after the Bison blocked a UPS punt. The Bison controlled the UPS ground attack to the tune of 52 yards in 39 carries but were troubled by a tremendous aerial assault by UPS quarterback Rod Drivstuen. Drivstuen completed 20 of 30 passes for 207 yards and one TD including 10 to slick receiver Mike Bos.

Statistics NDSU UPSFirst Downs 23 19Yds. Rush 281 52Yds. Pass 89 218Passes 3-5-0 21-33-2Punts 4-39.5 6-33.2Penalties 4-28 10-95Fumbles/Lost 5-2 3-3

Puget Sound 7 0 3 0 -- 10NDSU 0 10 0 14 -- 24UPS-Bos 19 pass from Drivstuen (Laughlin kick)NDSU--Kasowski 1 run (Luedtke kick)NDSU--FG Luedtke 24UPS--FG Laughlin 29NDSU--Willis 6 run (Luedtke kick)NDSU--Nellermoe 1 run (Luedtke kick)A--4,500

Top IndividualsRushing--Peters (NDSU) 26-114; Kasowski (NDSU) 20-106;

Bagby (UPS) 16-41; Lindblad (UPS) 10-31Passing--Drivstuen (UPS) 20-30-1, 207 yds.; Nellermoe--

(NDSU) 3-5-0, 89 yds.Receiving--Bos (UPS) 10-144; Estes (UPS) 5-40; Bowton

(UPS) 2-24; Lindblad (UPS) 2-0

1981 NCAA Semifi nals SHIPPENSBURG, PA--North Dakota State powered its way past Shippensburg State College and into the championship game of the NCAA football playoffs with a wind-blown 18-6 victory over the Raiders. Eighth-ranked Shippensburg carried the nation's top record into the battle (12-0). The Raiders held the Bison to a 6-6 half-time tie before NDSU pulled away with two second-half touchdowns before a regional ABC television audience. It was an awesome rushing performance that eventually ground the Raiders down. Running back Mike Kasowski gained 142 yards and scored two TDs while his mate, Kevin Peters, picked up 138 yards. Quar-terback Mark Nellermoe added 93 yards and one score as the Herd gained 382 yards rushing. Kasowski scored from seven yards out on the fi rst NDSU possession before SSC put together a 19-play, 90-yard march to tie at 6-6. Nellermoe's 12-yard run gave the Bison a permanent lead late in the third quarter after the Bison recovered a SSC fumble near midfi eld. The insurance score came on the next Bison possession as NDSU marched 81 yards in 8 plays with Kasowski taking it the fi nal 14. The win was the 10th straight for the Bison (10-2).

Statistics NDSU SSCFirst Downs 21 27Yds. Rush 382 143Yds. Pass 34 250Passes 2-6-0 19-36-1Punts 3-38.0 4-34.3Penalties 6-37 6-50Fumbles/Lost 2-2 4-2

Shippensburg 6 0 0 0 -- 6NDSU 6 0 6 6 -- 18NDSU--Kasowski 7 run (Kick failed)SSC--Sodrosky 11 pass from Ebersole (Kick failed)NDSU--Nellermoe 12 run (pass failed)NDSU--Kasowski 13 run (run failed)A--7,400

Top IndividualsRushing--Kasowski (NDSU) 20-142; Peters (NDSU) 20-138;

Nellermoe (NDSU) 18-93; Friese (SSC) 21-83Passing--Ebersole (SSC) 19-36-1, 250 yds.; Nellermoe

(NDSU) 2-6-0, 34 yds.Receiving--Noon (SSC) 5-67; Friese (SSC) 5-57; Zubia (SSC)

4-76; Tidd (NDSU) 2-34

1977 Grantland Rice Bowl ANNISTON, AL--An obviously subpar ex-hibition by the North Dakota State football team resulted in a 31-7 upset loss to host Jacksonville State in the Grantland Rice Bowl as the Bison fell for the second straight year in the NCAA semifi nal contest. Whether or not a suspected case of food poisoning had an effect on the Bison team play can't be determined, but the club was extremely sluggish. Jacksonville State completely dominated play. The normal strong Bison rushing attack gained just 148 yards and didn't get into paydirt until 13:47 remained in the game on a 2-yard plunge by Gordy Sprattler. The Bison defense allowed bowl game-record highs of 223 yards rushing and 413 yards total offense to the Gamecocks. The loss snapped an eight-game Bison win streak before 10,000 fans and a regional ABC tele-vision audience.

Statistics NDSU JSUFirst Downs 13 20Yds. Rush 148 223Yds. Pass 96 180Passes 10-21-2 17-25-0Punts 7-32.0 4-37.5Penalties 3-29 3-26Fumbles/Lost 3-3 4-3

Jacksonville St. 10 14 7 0 -- 31NDSU 0 0 0 7 -- 7JSU--Coleman 1 run (Riddle kick)JSU--FG Riddle 27JSU--Barker 5 pass from Green (Riddle kick)JSU--Walker 1 pass from Green (Riddle kick)JSU--Green 5 run (Riddle kick)NDSU--Sprattler 2 run (McTague kick)A--10,000

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1981 Palm BowlMcALLEN, TX--It was the classic matchup

for the NCAA Division II national football championship as the Bison battled Southwest Texas State. No promoter could have dreamed of a better fi nish. The Bison entered with 10 straight wins and faced their former coach, Jim Wacker. Current NDSU head coach Don Morton was a chief assistant under Wacker three seasons earlier at NDSU. Wacker and Morton were close friends and combined to author a book on football and the veer of-fense. The two clubs had many similarities on the fi eld. Perfect 80-degree weather and a week-long buildup promised fi reworks. The Bison jumped out to a 7-0 lead on their fi rst possession with Mark Nellermoe capping a 69-yard drive with a 1-yard run. Two costly second-quarter fumbles set up a pair of Bobcat TDs and the Bison were down 14-7 before Kevin Peters (above) exploded in from two yards out to cap an 88-yard drive 37 seconds before halftime. Two Mike Miller bombs in the third quar-ter coupled with crippling injuries to running back Mike Kasowski and linebacker Todd Lecy spelled defeat for the Herd.

Statistics NDSU SW TexasFirst Downs 14 27Yds. Rush 220 328Yds. Pass 87 198Passes 3-7-1 8-14-1Punts 6-48.0 4-39.3Penalties 4-42 6-45Fumbles/Lost 5-4 6-3

SW Texas State 0 14 14 14 -- 42NDSU 7 6 0 0 -- 13NDSU--Nellermoe 1 run (Luedtke kick)SWTS--Williams 6 run (Neunhoffer kick)SWTS--Vela 35 pass from Miller (Neunhoffer kick)NDSU--Peters 2 run (Kick failedSWTS--Vela 64 pass from Miller (Neunhoffer kick)SWTS--Deary 44 pass from Miller (Neunhoffer kick)SWTS--Williams 2 run (Neunhoffer kick)SWTS--Jacoby 2 run (Neunhoffer kick)A--9,415

Top IndividualsRushing--Williams (SWTS) 22-153; Peters (NDSU) 10-79;

Miller (SWTS) 20-74; Kasowski (NDSU) 10-69Passing--Miller (SWTS) 8-14-1, 198 yds.; Nellermoe (NDSU)2-

5-1, 50 yds.Receiving--Vela (SWTS) 2-99; Deary (SWTS) 2-41; Blakley

(NDSU) 1-41; Barnes (NDSU) 1-37

1982 NCAA Quarterfi nal FARGO, ND--North Dakota State hosted an NCAA playoff game for the fi rst time since 1977 and the Bison were rewarded with a scary 21-20 opening-round victory over Virginia Union. The Bison scored two fourth-quarter TDs including a 1-yard run by Jeff Willis with 1:06 remaining in the game to pull out the win. NDSU trailed 20-7 early in the fi nal stanza before holding the Panthers inside the Bison 40. The Herd then marched 59 yards in four plays with Mark Nellermoe hitting two big passes in the drive to Stacy Robinson and Jeff Conley. On the next possession, the Bison marched 80 yards in 16 plays for the game-winner. The series was marred by an inadvertant whistle by an offi cial on an ap-parent Virginia Union pass interception, and the ball was returned to the Bison on the Panther 14-yard line. The Bison scored four plays later. Virginia Union scored fi rst and had a 12-0 lead before the Bison's Jim Dick blocked a punt that was downed on the Union 2-yard line. Nellermoe took it in from the 1 on the next play.

Statistics VUU NDSUFirst Downs 21 16Yds. Rush 251 140Yds. Pass 65 105Passes 6-12-0 8-21-1Punts 4-31.5 6-26.8Penalties 9-67 3-45Fumbles/Lost 5-2 0-0

Virginia Union 6 6 8 0 -- 20NDSU 0 7 0 14 -- 21VUU-Cathion 6 run (kick wideVUU-Smith 26 run (pass failed)NDSU--Nellermoe 1 run (Luedtke kick)VUU--Cathion 2 run (Cathion pass from Cathrone)NDSU--Harris 9 run (Luedtke kick)NDSU--Wills 1 run (Luedtke kick)A--4,300

Top IndividualsRushing--Davis (VUU)15-80; Smith (VUU) 10-72; Harris

(NDSU) 12-63; Cathion (VUU) 11-53Passing--Nellermoe (NDSU) 8-21-1, 105 yds.; Johnson (VUU)

3-4-0, 34 yds; Cauthrone (VUU) 3-8-0, 31 yds.Receiving--Conley (NDSU) 5-43; Robinson (NDSU) 2-51;

Bland (VUU) 2-30; Davis (VUU) 2-5

1982 NCAA Semifi nals DAVIS, CA--North Dakota State's dream of a return trip to the NCAA national champi-onship game fell exactly seven yards and a fi ngertip short as the Bison fell for the fi rst and only time of the season, 19-14, to unde-feated University of California-Davis. All-American quarterback Ken O'Brien was the difference in the fi rst two quarters and the fi rst fi ve minutes of play in the third stanza. O'Brien hit 25 of 38 passes for 253 yards and scored all three Aggie touchdowns

on 1-yard runs. Then NDSU took over. The Bison had the ball 21 minutes in the fi nal two periods. NDSU moved to the Davis 28- and 12-yard lines, but came away without any points before the Bison fi nally went 65 yards

in 18 plays to score on a 13-yard run by Jeff Willis. That tally closed the gap to 19-14. North Dakota State's fi nal chance came on the next possession as the Bison marched 49 yards in 11 plays to the Cal-Davis 8-yard line, setting up a fi rst-and-goal situation with less than 25 seconds to play. An incom-plete pass and a 1-yard gain by Willis put the ball on the seven with 11 seconds remaining. Another incomplete pass set up the fi nal play of the game and Mark Nellermoe's pass to tight end Mark Luedtke in the back of the end zone was off the receiver's fi ngertips. Thus, a 12-1 season came to a close. The game was watched nationally on CBS televi-sion. Cal-Davis moved on to the NCAA cham-pionship game with a perfect 12-0 record.

Statistics NDSU UCDFirst Downs 18 19Yds. Rush 150 81Yds. Pass 189 264Passes 9-25-3 28-42-2Punts 4-38.3 5-37.3Penalties 4-33 7-57Fumbles/Lost 3-1 2-1

NDSU 0 7 0 7 -- 14Cal-Davis 7 6 6 0 -- 19UCD--O'Brien 1 run (Sullivan kick)UCD--O'Brien 1 run (kick failed)NDSU--Robinson 69 pass from Nellermoe (Luedtke kick)UCD--O'Brien 1 run (run failed)NDSU--Willis 13 run (Luedtke kick)A--10,400

Top IndividualsRushing--Rogers (UC-D) 17-69; Willis (NDSU) 15-66; Harris

(NDSU) 11-44; Nellermoe (NDSU) 17-20Passing--O'Brien (UC-D) 25-38-2, 253 yds.; Nellermoe

(NDSU)9-25-3, 189 yds.Receiving--Rogers (UC-D) 10-62; Williams (UC-D) 7-97; Flem-

ing (UC-D) 7-71; Robinson (NDSU) 4-131

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1983 NCAA Quarterfi nals FARGO, ND--For the second straight year, North Dakota State opened NCAA playoff action on the home turf of Dacotah Field and the Bison responded with a 24-17 victory over Towson State of Maryland. The Bison led 14-0 in the opening quarter of play as Jeff Willis and Jeff Bentrim col-lected short scoring runs. Willis' TD was

set up by Jeff Willer's recovery of a fumble on the Towson 40-yard line. Bentrim's 13-yard run in the third quarter and Ken Kubisz' 24-yard fi eld goal in the fourth quarter upped the Bison margin to 24-10 before TSU scored with 1:10 left to cut the gap.

Freshman running back Chad Stark did not score a touchdown, but his 164 yards rushing in 26 carries was nearly an NCAA single-game playoff record. The win was the 22nd straight at home for NDSU and the victory was the 32nd in 35 games for NDSU.

Statistics TSU NDSUFirst Downs 18 22Yds. Rush 111 304Yds. Pass 222 86Passes 19-39-2 4-11-0Punts 6-37.8 6-38.8Penalties 3-30 8-50Fumbles/Lost 2-2 3-3

Towson State 0 10 0 7 -- 17NDSU 14 0 7 3 -- 24NDSU--Willis 2 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Bentrim 1 run (Kubisz kick)TSU--FG Nolan 31TSU--O'Neal 15 pass from Rogers (Nolan kick)NDSU--Bentrim 13 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--FG Kubisz 24TSU--Lewns 12 pass from Rogers (Nolan kick)A--5,600

Top IndividualsRushing--Stark (NDSU) 26-164; O'Neal (TSU) 22-89; Bentrim

(NDSU) 26-69; Molstre (NDSU) 8-33Passing--Rogers (TSU) 19-39-2, 222 yds.; Bentrim (NDSU)

4-11-0, 68 yds.Receiving--Murphy (TSU) 5-59; O'Neal (TSU) 4-57; Baer

(NDSU) 2-32; Mejia (TSU) 4-31

1983 Palm Bowl McALLEN, TX--North Dakota State contained the most explosive offense in the country while scoring 41 points itself in rolling to a 41-21 victory over Central State University of Ohio to capture the NCAA Divi-sion II national football championship before a large CBS regional television crowd on a hot and windy afternoon. The Bison, in claiming their fi rst on-the-

fi eld national title and fourth small college crown overall, broke to a 21-0 fi rst quarter lead.Working into a strong wind, Central State punts of 9 and 16 yards, sand-wiched around a pass intercep-

tion by NDSU linebacker Jim Dick, gave the Bison three scoring opportunities to capital-ize on. Freshman quarterback Jeff Bentrim hit Stacy Robinson with a 10-yard TD pass to cap a 35-yard, six-play drive. Following the interception, Bentrim ran for 34 yards on the third play of the drive for the second score. The third TD came as the Bison drove 60 yards in seven plays with freshman Chad Stark going the fi nal yard. Mike Stratton's 36-yard interception return (90, shown above) set up a second-half TD as another key play.

Statistics NDSU CSUFirst Downs 22 15Yds. Rush 314 137Yds. Pass 47 147Passes 3-12-0 13-27-2Punts 3-17.0 6-33.5Penalties 7-44 6-89Fumbles/Lost 0-0 3-1

NDSU 21 7 10 3 -- 41Central State 0 14 7 0 -- 21NDSU--Robinson 10 pass from Bentrim (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Bentrim 34 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Stark 1 run (Kubisz kick)CSU--Cummings 1 run (Joseph kick)CSU--Corbin 2 run (Joseph kick)NDSU--Willis 3 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--FB Kubisz 31NDSU--Molstre 4 run (Kubisz kick)CSU--Corbin 35 run (Joseph kick)NDSU--FG Kubisz 25A--5,275

Top IndividualsRushing--Bentrim (NDSU) 21-120; Corbin (CSU) 18-86; Stark

(NDSU) 15-68; Molstre (NDSU) 13-58Passing--Woody (CSU) 13-27-2, 147 yds.; Bentrim (NDSU)

3-11-0, 47 yds.Receiving--Smith (CSU) 8-86; Robinson (NDSU) 3-47; Corbin

(CSU) 2-32; Woody (CSU) 1-12

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1983 NCAA Semifi nals DAVIS, CA--North Dakota State totally dominated the fi nal 30 minutes of action of-fensively and defensively as the Bison scored a 26-17 NCAA semifi nal victory over the University of California-Davis to advance to the Palm Bowl for the second time in three years. The Bison, trailing 17-10 at halftime, scored 16 unanswered points in the second half. All-American middle guard Mike Stratton set the tone in the second half by defl ecting UCD's fi rst pass by Scott Barry and then intercepting the ball on the Aggie 26-yard line to set up a 21-yard Ken Kubisz fi eld goal. Kubisz kicked four fi eld goals in the contest including a 26-yarder in the fi rst quarter and boots of 39 and 20 in the fourth. Jeff Bentrim's 1-yard run late in the fi rst half tied the count at 10, but UC Davis scored with six seconds left on a 1-yard run. Chad Stark scored the only second-half TD on a 7-yard run after Barry Sorensen returned a short punt 10 yards. The Bison held UC Davis to just one fi rst down and 28 total yards in the fi rst 28:30 of the second half. UC Davis collected just 45 yards rushing in the game. Stark gained 79 yards and James Molstre had seven for the Herd while Bentrim completed 9 of 21 passes for 132 yards.

Statistics NDSU UCDFirst Downs 19 15Yds. Rush 245 45Yds. Pass 132 198Passes 9-21-0 22-32-2Punts 6-39.8 8-42.5Penalties 8-47 4-27Fumbles/Lost 2-1 3-1

NDSU 3 7 10 6 -- 26UC Davis 0 17 0 0 -- 17NDSU--FG Kubisz 26UCD-Barry 1 run (Sullivan kick)UCD--FG Sullivan 45NDSU--Bentrim 1 run (Kubisz kick)UCD--White 1 run (Sullivan kick)NDSU--FG Kubisz 21NDSU--Stark 5 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--FG Kubisz 40NDSU--FG Kubisz 20A--9,100

Top IndividualsRushing--Molstre (NDSU) 13-75; Stark (NDSU) 24-79; Robin-

son (NDSU) 2-41; Klos (NDSU) 5-19Passing--Barry (UCD) 17-26-2, 140 yds.;Bentrim (NDSU) 9-21-

0, 132 yds.; Wilkinson (UCD) 5-7-0, 70 yds.Receiving--Baer (NDSU) 5-71; Fleming (UCD) 6-66, Williams

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1984 NCAA Quarterfi nals FARGO, ND--For the third straight year, the NCAA Division II playoffs opened in Fargo and North Dakota State responded with a 31-23 victory over the University of Califor-nia-Davis in what may have been one of the most exciting games ever played at Dacotah Field. UC Davis jumped to a quick 10-0 lead before the Bison could get untracked. NDSU managed only 33 yards and two fi rst downs in the opening quarter of action and could have been down 17-0 except for Ken Kubisz' recovery of a UC Davis fumble at the NDSU 4-yard line midway through the period. But the second quarter belonged to the Bison as NDSU marched 84, 31 and 69 yards to come up with two TDs and a missed fi eld goal. A 28-10 lead slipped to 28-23 as the Ag-gies scored a pair of fourth-quarter TDs on Scott Barry passes of 12 and 3 yards. Ken Kubisz' 30-yard fi eld goal with 1:55 left gave the Bison a 31-23 lead, but the Aggies were not through. Barry, 29 of 47 for 355 yards, had four chances from near midfi eld at the end of the game, but his fi nal toss was tipped several times in the end zone before falling incomplete at the horn.

Statistics UCD NDSUFirst Downs 24 16Yds. Rush 73 358Yds. Pass 355 83Passes 29-47-4 3-10-1Punts 4-40.3 5-35.0Penalties 6-43 3-20Fumbles/Lost 4-1 4-1

UC Davis 3 7 0 13 -- 23NDSU 0 14 14 3 -- 31UCD--FG Sullivan 37UCD--Ligons 17 run (Sullivan kick)NDSU--Robinson 45 pass from Bentrim (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Stark 69 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Bentrim 1 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Bentrim 14 run (Kubisz kick)UCD--Williams 12 pass from Barry (Sullivan kick)UCD--Cuenin 3 pass from Barry (Sullivan kick)UCD--Cuenin 3 pass from Barry (pass failed)NDSU--FG Kubisz 30A--13,758

Top IndividualsRushing--Stark (NDSU) 16-156; Bentrim (NDSU) 23-110;

Ligons (UCD) 18-84; Molstre (NDSU) 9-48Passing--Barry (UCD) 29-46-4, 355 yds.; Bentrim 3-10-1,

83 yds.Receiving--Williams (UCD) 8-116; Sinnett (UCD) 7-85;

Robinson (NDSU) 2-58; Ligons (UCD) 5-53

1984 NCAA Semifi nals FARGO, ND--No. 1-ranked North Dakota State and second-ranked Nebraska-Omaha squared off in the 1984 NCAA semifi nals at Dacotah Field in a rematch of their regular season battle on the same fi eld two months earlier. The Bison won in October by a 41-23 count and repeated the effort to the tune of 25-14 in 19-degree weather and light snow. The Bison jumped to a 12-0 lead on a 3-yard run by Hank Klos and a 19-yard gallop by James Molstre. Leading 12-7 in the third quarter, Jeff Bentrim found Stacy Robinson in the end zone for a 14-yard score to cap a 70-yard drive late in the period. The Bison salted it away in the middle of the fourth quarter on a 20-yard run by Molstre, who gained 95 yards and scored two TDs. Omaha hit on 18 of 35 passes for 198 yards but turned the ball over four times.

Statistics UNO NDSUFirst Downs 17 20Yds. Rush 126 307Yds. Pass 198 52Total Offense 324 359Passes 18-35-2 6-11-0Punts 4-25.5 6-29.0Penalties 3-25 1-5Fumbles/Lost 5-2 1-1

Neb.-Omaha 0 7 0 7 -- 14NDSU 6 6 7 6 -- 25NDSU--Klos 3 run (kick blocked)NDSU--Molstre 19 run (pass failed)UNO--Gurley 1 run (Morris kick)NDSU--Robinson 14 pass from Bentrim (Kubisz kick)UNO--Munro 26 pass from Naran (Morris kick)NDSU--Molstre 20 run (kick failed)A--11,090

Top IndividualsRushing--Molstre (NDSU) 15-96; Stark (NDSU) 14-72; Ma-

caitis (UNO) 12-64; Bentrim (NDSU) 20-63Passing--Naran (UNO) 18-35-2, 198 yds.; Bentrim (NDSU)

6-11-0, 52 ydsReceiving--Allen (UNO) 6-68; Munro (UNO) 6-64; Robinson

(NDSU) 4-33; Quaites (UNO) 2-42

1984 Palm Bowl McALLEN, TX--North Dakota State fell two yards or one second short, depending on your viewpoint, of its second straight NCAA Division II national football champion-ship as Troy State University of Alabama handed the Bison a last-gasp 18-17 defeat. The Bison, leading 17-15 with 1:36 left in the game after a 19-yard fi eld goal by Ken Kubisz, watched as the Trojans desper-ately moved the ball upfi eld. With no time outs left, the Trojans reached the Bison 33-yard line with less than 15 seconds re-maining and apparent confusion on the fi eld. The fi eld goal team was rushed into the game and with one tick left on the clock, the ball was snapped. Freshman kicker Ted Clem got the 50-yard attempt off at the gun and the longest fi eld goal in Troy State history stunned a disbelieving Bison team. It spoiled a storybook ending. With the Bison down 15-14, quarterback Jeff Bentrim on the sidelines with an injury, and just over seven minutes remaining, little-used fi fth-year quarterback Dale Hammerschmidt took the Bison on a 78-yard drive to the Troy State 2-yard line before settling for the three points.

Statistics TSU NDSUFirst Downs 26 15Yds. Rush 249 175Yds. Pass 210 156Total Offense 459 331Passes 16-27-0 6-15-1Punts 2-42.5 5-46.2Penalties 9-78 9-81Fumbles/Lost 1-1 0-0

Troy State 0 7 5 6 -- 18NDSU 14 0 0 3 -- 17NDSU--Molstre 6 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Bentrim 1 run (Kubisz kick)TSU--Christensen 4 run (Clem kick)TSU--FG Clem 32TSU--Safety (Punt snap downed in end zone)TSU--FG Clem 24NDSU--FG Kubisz 19TSU--FG Clem 50A--4,500

Top IndividualsRushing--Horstead (TSU) 23-113; Stark (NDSU) 14-91;

Christensen (TSU) 14-60; Turk (TSU) 7-46Passing--Christensen (TSU) 11-20-0, 167 yds.; Turk (TSU)

5-7-0, 43 yds.; Bentrim (NDSU) 3-11-1, 92 yds.; Hammerschmidt (NDSU) 3-4-0, 64 yds.

Receiving--Robinson (NDSU) 4-128; Cox (TSU) 7-93; Hol-lingsworth (TSU) 5-77; Ostlie (NDSU) 2-28

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1985 NCAA Semifi nals VERMILLION, SD--An almost unbelieve-able option play late in the second quarter ignited North Dakota State's offense and the spark carried the Bison to a 16-7 NCAA semifi nal victory over South Dakota. This was a game of great emotion for the Bison after suffering through a 38-14 shellacking at the hands of the Coyotes two months earlier on this same fi eld. But it was a phenomenal play by Jeff Bentrim and James Molstre that stirred the Bison. Trailing 7-0 late in the fi rst half, Bentrim optioned the right side of his offensive line,

was hit and going down, but man-aged to pitch the ball to Molstre at the last instant and "Sir James" fl ew down the right sideline for a 68-yard TD burst. The Bison regained the ball at the Coyote 35-yard line with just 1:35 left in the half and got a Ken Kubisz fi eld goal of 28 yards

three seconds before the gun to take a 9-7 halftime lead. The Bison chewed up the second half clock for seven minutes with a 15-play, 63-yard drive that gave the Herd some slack. Bentrim carried the ball six of the last seven plays and scored from 1 yard out. In between USD's fi rst-quarter score and a last-ditch drive at the end, NDSU's defense was overpowering. The Coyotes could muster only 125 yards total offense and threatened just once (in the second quarter), but they were stopped by a Todd DeBates fumble recovery. NDSU's ball control was so effective in the second half that USD had the ball for only three possessions.

Statistics NDSU USDFirst Downs 19 19Yds. Rush 356 178Yds. Pass 33 159Total Offense 389 337Passes 2-7-1 13-25-2Punts 4-41.5 6-36.0Penalties 2-10 4-25Fumbles/Lost 2-0 1-1

NDSU 0 9 7 0 -- 16South Dakota 7 0 0 0 -- 7USD--Tweet 74 pass from Jones (McLoughlin kick)NDSU--Molstre 68 run (kick failed)NDSU--FG Kubisz 28NDSU--Bentrim 1 run (Kubisz kick)A--10,000

Top IndividualsRushing--Molstre (NDSU) 10-140; Bentrim (NDSU) 29-96;

Hambrick (USD) 16-69; Stark (NDSU) 13-63Passing--Jones (USD) 13-25-2, 159 yds.; Bentrim (NDSU)

2-7-1, 33 yds.Receiving--Tweet (USD) 5-111; Bosch (NDSU) 2-33; Hambrik

(USD) 5-22; Waechter (USD) 1-18

1985 Palm Bowl McALLEN, TX--North Dakota State's defense played a fl awless game and the offense found enough power against one of the top defenses in the nation to guide the Bison to a 35-7 victory over North Alabama and the 1985 national championship. The Bison scored on two of their fi rst three posses-sions and then turned three Lion miscues into two touchdowns in the third period as the game broke open. Bison kick return special-ist Tyrone Braxton set the tone for the day as he took the opening kickoff back 73 yards to the North Alabama 27-yard line. Six plays later, on his fi rst carry, quarterback Jeff Bentrim scored from four yards out. The Bison upped the lead to 14-0 late in the quarter on a 3-yard run by James Molstre as the Bison mounted an 80-yard, nine-play drive. Charlie Stock's fumble recovery at the UNA 26 on the opening possession of the second half set in motion a turn of events that resulted in three straight Bison TDs. Fullback Chad Stark scored after the recovery, Bentrim crossed the line after Stock picked off a pass four minutes later, and just another 60 seconds later, Paul Nielsen's fumble recovery at the UNA 13 led to a 13-yard TD pass from Bentrim to Len Kretchman.

Statistics UNA NDSUFirst Downs 13 14Yds. Rushing 179 255Yds. Passing 83 79Total Offense 262 334Passes 7-18-3 4-5-0Punts 8-36.0 5-35.0Penalties 3-27 6-36Fumbles/Lost 5-3 6-3

North Alabama 0 0 0 7 -- 7NDSU 14 0 21 0 -- 35NDSU--Bentrim 4 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Molstre 3 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Stark 18 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Bentrim 1 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Kretchman 10 pass from Bentrim (Kubisz kick)UNA--Johnson 1 run (Knowles kick)A--6,000

Top IndividualsRushing--Stark (NDSU) 18-113; Johnson (UNA) 29-111;

Bentrim (NDSU) 16-43; Molstre (NDSU) 12-40Passing--Bentrim (NDSU) 4-5-0, 79 yds.; Garner (UNA)

1-4-1, 35 yds.; Metcalf (UNA) 4-12-2, 24 yds.; Elliott (UNA) 2-2-0, 24 yds.

Receiving--Kretchman (NDSU) 3-58; Banks (UNA) 1-35; Yeager (UNA) 2-24; Stark (NDSU) 1-24

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Chad Stark (26) ran for 113 yards.

1985 NCAA Quarterfi nals DAVIS, CA--North Dakota State totally dominated the line of scrimmage as the Bison posted an impressive 31-12 victory over the nation's No. 1-ranked football team, University of California-Davis, in the quarterfi nals. It was the fourth straight year that the teams had met in the playoffs and the third straight win for NDSU over the Aggies. Two UC Davis mistakes late in the fi rst period resulted in two Bison TDs in the span of 84 seconds. Quarterback Jeff Bentrim scampered 29 yards for a score on the fi rst play after Tyrone Braxton recovered an Ag-gie fumble for a 7-0 NDSU lead. On the next UC Davis offensive play, defensive back Ken Kubisz picked off a fl oating pass in the fl at and returned it 19 yards for a TD. James Molstre's 11-yard run midway through the second quarter capped a 10-play, 76-yard drive for a 21-0 lead in the second quarter. The Bison took the opening kickoff of the second half and marched 72 yards in fi ve plays with Bentrim fi nding Len Kretchman open for a 34-yard TD reception, and the verdict was sealed. Despite a 24 for 37 passing day and 224 aerial yards, the Bison put great pressure on UCD quarterback Chris Peterson. NDSU controlled the ball for over 33 1/2 minutes.

Statistics NDSU UCDFirst Downs 21 18Yds. Rush 352 68Yds. Pass 87 224Total Offense 439 292Passes 3-6-0 24-37-2Punts 4-38.7 6-41.8Penalties 9-60 7-49Fumbles/Lost 4-3 3-1

NDSU 14 7 7 3 -- 31UC Davis 0 6 0 6 -- 12NDSU--Bentrim 29 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Kubisz 19 pass interception return (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Molstre 11 run (Kubisz kick)UCD--Bispo 14 pass from Petersen (kick failed)NDSU--Kretchman 34 pass from Bentrim (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Kubisz FG 30UCD--Tarr 5 pass from Petersen (pass failed)A--7,900

Top IndividualsRushing--Stark (NDSU) 17-111; Bentrim (NDSU) 14-86;

Molstre (NDSU) 14-65; LaBine (NDSU) 6-38Passing--Petersen (UCD) 24-37-2, 224 yds.; Bentrim (NDSU)

2-5-0, 46 yds.; Stark (NDSU) 1-1-0, 41 yds.Receiving--Mandeville (UCD) 6-95; Kretchman (NDSU) 2-46;

Bosch (NDSU) 1-41; Adkins (UCD) 3-31

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1986 NCAA Quarterfi nals FARGO, ND--"It was no contest." That statement constituted the lead in the Fargo Forum and quite simply put the proper perspective on North Dakota State's 50-0 NCAA Division II quarterfi nal win over Ashland College of Ohio on a cloudy, 29-de-

gree day at Dacotah Field. The Bison scored three touchdowns and blocked a punt out of the end zone for a safety in the opening 12 minutes of play and the rout was on. Senior quarterback Jeff Bentrim ran for two TDs and passed for another while back-fi eld mate James Molstre scored a

pair of TDs and ran for 122 yards before a knee injury in the second half ended his sterling career. In winning for the 20th time in the last 21 games (20-0-1), NDSU ran for an NCAA Division II playoff record 523 yards. How good were the Bison? "Beano Cook of USA Network said recently that NDSU was the 10th best team in the nation, regardless of divisions," Ashland coach Fred Martinelli said. "I think he's pretty close."

Statistics Ashland NDSUFirst Downs 11 28Yds. Rushing 124 523Yds. Passing 66 45Total Offense 190 568Passes 10-27-2 4-8-1Punts 9-30.5 3-36.0Penalties 3-25 6-64Fumbles/Lost 1-0 1-1

Ashland 0 0 0 0 -- 0NDSU 22 7 7 14 -- 50NDSU--Molstre 12 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Safety (punt blocked out of end zone)NDSU--Bentrim 4 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Kretchman 7 pass from Bentrim (run failed)NDSU--Molstre 35 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Bentrim 1 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Barta 6 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Paulson 43 run (Kubisz kick)A--12,092

Top IndividualsRushing--Molstre (NDSU) 10-122; Lloyd (NDSU) 12-95; Stark

(NDSU) 9-85; Paulson (NDSU) 5-83Passing--Biondo (AC) 9-24-2, 66 yds.; Bentrim (NDSU)

2-5-1, 24 yds.Receiving--Burkett (AC) 4-15; Clouatre (AC) 2-31; Gleason

(NDSU) 1-17; Paulson (NDSU) 1-15

1986 NCAA Semifi nals FARGO, ND--The praise for the 1986 North Dakota State football team continued as the Bison pinned a 35-12 whipping on Central State of Ohio in the semifi nals. "The Bison have a program that's on the same level as a Division I-A team," said CSU coach Billy Joe. "We played about as well as the Bison allowed us." "That's simply the most awesome defense you'll ever want to see," said Central State quarterback Vince Leavell. "We didn't ex-ecute and it was because of that defense." Kodak All-America running back Terry Morrow of Central State called the Bison defense the best in the country. "Everyone of them gets to the ball," he said. "They're so disciplined and they all do what has to be done every play. Without a doubt, those were my toughest yards." NDSU's defense came up with three turn-overs and limited CSU to just 48 yards in 33 running plays. Again, it was senior quarterback Jeff Bentrim who made the Bison attack go. Bentrim ran for 111 yards and two TDs and fi red a pair of scoring aerials to sophomore split end Len Kretchman to account for four of the fi ve Bison TDs. The win advanced NDSU to the national title game for the fourth consecutive year and the fi fth time in the last six seasons.

Statistics CSU NDSUFirst Downs 9 19Yds. Rushing 48 316Yds. Passing 211 117Total Offense 259 433Passes 11-26-2 5-12-0Punts 8-34.6 5-30.6Penalties 5-55 4-40Fumbles/Lost 1-1 3-1

Central State 0 0 0 12 -- 12NDSU 7 7 21 0 -- 35NDSU--Bentrim 5 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Lloyd 33 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Kretchman 20 pass from Bentrim (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Kretchman 71 pass from Bentrim (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Bentrim 17 run (Kubisz kick)CSU--Moore 75 pass from Leavell (kick failed)CSU--Morrow 2 run (run failed)A--12,380

Top IndividualsRushing--Bentrim (NDSU) 18-111; Lloyd (NDSU) 16-84; Mor-

row (CSU) 22-68; Toshner (NDSU) 2-44Passing--Leaveall (CSU) 11-23-1, 211 yds.; Bentrim (NDSU)

3-8-0, 102 yds.Receiving--Moore (CSU) 4-122; Morrow (CSU) 3-24; Kretch-

man (NDSU) 2-91; Street (CSU) 2-45

1986 NCAA Championship FLORENCE, AL--North Dakota State captured its third national NCAA Division II football title in the last four years on a cool December day at Braly Stadium with a sound 27-7 win over North Central Confer-ence rival South Dakota. "I wish to hell they would get out of Divi-sion II," said South Dakota head coach Dave Triplett following the game. "They can go

This revised billboard in Florence said it all.

wherever they want." And, again, the key to the Bison success rested with quarterback Jeff Bentrim. The senior who started in all four of the cham-pionship games over his career, ran for 111 yards and two TDs while leading the NDSU offense to a 354-yard total offense perfor-mance. The special teams were responsible for the fi nal three TDs of the game, pinning USD at the 1-yard line on a kickoff return that led to one score, Tyrone Braxton's 84-yard punt return early in the second half upped the lead to 20-0, and Daryl Illikainen's recovery of a fumbled USD punt return in the fourth quarter set up the last score.

Statistics USD NDSUFirst Downs 14 19Yds. Rushing 184 313Yds. Passing 69 47Total Offense 253 360Passes 6-13-1 4-6-1Punts 3-36.7 1-32.0Penalties 3-11 3-25Fumbles/Lost 2-2 1-0

South Dakota 0 0 7 0 -- 7NDSU 0 14 6 7 -- 27NDSU--Bentrim 4 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Barta 1 run (Kubisz kick)NDSU--Braxton 84 punt return (kick failed)USD--Jones 1 run (McLoughlin kick)NDSU--Bentrim 4 run (Kubisz kick)A--11,506

Top IndividualsRushing--Bentrim (NDSU) 20-111; Lloyd (NDSU) 16-78;

Toshner (NDSU) 9-66; Jones (USD) 19-51Passing--Jones (USD) 5-8-0, 65 yds.; Bentrim (NDSU)

4-6-1, 47 yds.Receiving--Kretchman (NDSU) 2-22; Parr (USD) 2-17;

Southwick (USD) 1-30; Stark (NDSU) 1-14

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1988 NCAA First Round FARGO, ND--Domination was the key word in North Dakota State's opening effort in its 1988 drive for the NCAA title. A 49-7 thumping of Augustana College in a rematch of these clubs' scintillating September conference battle (a two-point NDSU win) was the result. The credit went to the Bison offensive line. "Up front, we did not play that well against Augustana (the fi rst time), so we came into this game determined," said Bison All-American center Mike Favor. "We wanted to dominate the line." That they did. The Herd racked up 474 yards rushing, scored all seven TDs on the ground and totaled 531 yards of offense in the game.

Statistics AC NDSUFirst Downs 14 24Yds. Rushing 134 474Yds. Passing 99 57Total Offense 233 531Passes 9-24-3 4-8-0Punts 3-29.6 1-23.0Penalties 2-14 3-28Fumbles/Lost 3-2 3-3

Augustana 7 0 0 0 -- 7NDSU 14 21 0 14 -- 49NDSU--Lloyd 6 run (kick failed)NDSU--Lloyd 1 run (Satter run)AC--SanAgustin 4 run (Westwood kick)NDSU--Simdorn 11 run (Boe kick)NDSU--Toshner 18 run (Boe kick)NDSU--Satter 26 run (Boe kick)NDSU--Paulson 5 run (Boe kick)NDSU--Owen 2 run (Boe kick)A--7,500

Top IndividualsRushing--Lloyd (NDSU) 15-132; Burmeier (AC) 19-92; Paul-

son (NDSU) 9-90; Simdorn (NDSU) 13-78Passing--Nelson (AC) 5-18-2, 37 yds.; Owen (NDSU) 2-4-0,

39 yds.; Bishop (AC) 2-4-1, 21 yds.; Simdorn (NDSU) 2-4-0, 18 yds.

Receiving--Thomas (AC) 3-31; Johnson (NDSU) 2-22; Ver-steeg (AC) 1-25; Goettl (NDSU) 1-23

1988 NCAA Quarterfi nals FARGO, ND--Millersville earned the respect of the North Dakota State football team and its fans, but the Bison collected the victory as the Herd rallied for a 36-26 NCAA quarterfi nal win. The Bison had to do it the hard way. Down 26-14 early in the fourth period, the Herd put together a pair of quick-hitting drives to take the lead midway through the quarter. Sophomore quarterback Chris Simdorn, who scored all three fourth-quarter Bison TDs, capped a 71-yard, seven-play drive with a 1-yard run to cut the margin to 26-21. Three plays later, the Herd regained the ball at midfi eld. Simdorn's 38-yard run on fi rst down set up his 2-yard run three plays later that moved the Bison ahead for the fi rst time in the game. Simdorn ended the scoring with less than a minute to go as he broke a 66-yard run as the Bison were attempting to run out the clock.

Statistics MU NDSUFirst Downs 27 19Yds. Rushing 210 434Yds. Passing 235 48Total Offense 445 482Passes 19-36-2 4-7-1Punts 4-40.5 5-37.4Penalties 6-50 5-65Fumbles/Lost 1-0 5-3

Millersville 3 17 0 5 -- 26NDSU 0 7 7 22 -- 36MU--FG Hadfi eld 18MU--Smith 9 pass from Stover (Hadfi eld kick)MU--FG Hadfi eld 24NDSU--Kretchman 25 pass from Owen (Boe kick)MU--Smith 19 pass from Stover (Hadfi eld kick)NDSU--Satter 76 run (Boe kick)MU--Highley 3 run (pass failed)NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Boe kick)NDSU--Simdorn 2 run (Satter run)NDSU--Simdorn 66 run (Boe kick)A--10,200

Top IndividualsRushing--Simdorn (NDSU) 21-167; Highley (MU) 26-114; Sat-

ter (NDSU) 7-81; Owen (NDSU) 5-68Passing--Stover (MU) 19-38-2, 235 yds.; Owen (NDSU) 2-4-1,

36 yds.; Simdorn (NDSU) 2-3-0, 12 yds.Receiving--Smith (MU) 6-93; Malatesta (MU) 4-54; Kretch-

man (NDSU) 3-42; Deans (MU) 3-35

1988 NCAA Semifi nals FARGO, ND--A trio of 100-yard rushers propelled North Dakota State to a 42-20 win over Cal State-Sacramento as the Bison earned a trip to the national championship game for the fi fth time in the last six years. The option offense was at its best, scoring fi ve of its six touchdowns on drives of 70, 80, 88, 62 and 80 yards. "I've had a lot of experience with the veer," said CSUS head coach Bob Mattos, "but not enough experience to stop it today." The Bison racked up 413 yards rushing and 446 yards total offense but one of the biggest plays of the day was made by the defense. Leading 21-7 late in the third quarter, Bison cornerback Steve Ehlert picked off a pass and ran it back 38 yards to the CSUS 1-yard line to set up an NDSU touchdown. Sophomore Tony Satter (118 yards), senior Doug Lloyd (115 yards and two TDs), and sophomore Chris Simdorn (108 yards and three TDs) worked the veer to perfec-tion.

Statistics CSUS NDSUFirst Downs 18 25Yds. Rushing 109 413Yds. Passing 210 33Total Offense 319 446Passes 13-23-3 4-9-0Punts 3-33.6 3-36.3Penalties 3-20 4-35Fumbles/Lost 1-0 2-0

CSU-Sacramento 0 7 7 6 -- 20NDSU 7 7 14 14 -- 42NDSU--Simdorn 5 run (Boe kick)NDSU--Lloyd 68 run (Boe kick)CSUS--Trosin 4 run (Gill kick)NDSU--Lloyd 1 run (Boe kick)NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Boe kick)CSUS--Young 24 pass from Trosin (Gill kick)NDSU--Owen 20 run (Boe kick)CSUS--Weaver 64 pass from Trosin (kick failed)NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Owen kick)A--13,200

Top IndividualsRushing--Satter (NDSU) 17-118; Lloyd (NDSU) 8-115; Sim-

dorn (NDSU) 26-108; Hair (CSUS) 12-83Passing--Trosin (CSUS) 13-22-3, 210 yds.; Simdorn (NDSU)

3-5-0, 25 yds.; Satter (NDSU) 1-1-0, 8 yds.Receiving--Young (CSUS) 5-70; Johnson (NDSU) 3-30;

Weaver (CSUS) 2-70; Brye (CSUS) 2-33

Chris Simdorn (10) breaks free for some of his 108 yards rushing.

NDSU's defense held Augie to just 233 yards total offense.

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1988 NCAA ChampionshipFLORENCE, AL--The 1980s will be remem-

bered as the "Decade of the Bison" in NCAA Division II football. North Dakota State won its fourth national championship in six years with a 35-21 victory over Portland State. The triumph capped a

14-0 season for the Bi-son, the most victories in school history.The game was tied 14-14 at halftime, but North Dakota State took the second-half kickoff and drove 63 yards for the go-ahead score."We decided to ... put the game in the hands of the players who brought us to the

party, and that's our offensive line," said Hag-er about his team's second-half performance. Running back Tony Satter, who rushed for 151 yards and two TDs, capped that fi rst drive of the second half with a spinning, slipping dive into the end zone from 10 yards out. Quarterback Chris Simdorn scored one of his two TDs a short time later after a Todd Zabel pass interception to give the Bison com-mand.

Statistics PSU NDSUFirst Downs 18 19Yds. Rushing 95 339Yds. Passing 333 26Total Offense 428 365Passes 22-35-1 2-4-0Punts 2-36.5 5-20.8Penalties 4-30 1-15Fumbles/Lost 2-1 2-0

Portland State 0 14 0 7 -- 21NDSU 7 7 14 7 -- 35NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Boe kick)PSU--Evers 45 pass from Crawford (Brumfi eld kick)NDSU--Satter 70 run (Boe kick)PSU--Corrigan 16 pass from Crawford (Brufi eld kick)NDSU--Satter 10 run (Boe kick)NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Boe kick)NDSU--Toshner 11 run (Boe kick)PSU--Naone 11 pass from Crowford (Brufi eld kick)A--6,763

Top IndividualsRushing--Satter (NDSU) 11-151; Delgardo (PSU) 13-80; Simdorn

(NDSU) 13-65; Lloyd (NDSU) 14-62Passing--Crawford (PSU) 22-35-1, 333 yds.; Owen (NDSU) 1-3-

0, 17 yds.; Simdorn (NDSU) 1-1-0, 9 yds.Receiving--Delgardo (PSU) 6-76; Corrigan (PSU) 5-125; Naone

(PSU) 4-60; Evers (PSU) 3-55

1989 NCAA First Round FARGO, ND--If one enjoyed an offensive explosion, then this NCAA Division II opening round game was the place to be. The two clubs combined for 77 points, 666 yards rushing, and 916 yards total offense as North Dakota State advanced with a 45-32 win over eastern foe Edinboro University. Bison quarterback Chris Simdorn, both-ered by both a broken foot and turf toe, managed just 16 yards in 20 carries, but he scored two TDs. However, the rest of the Bison running back corps (fi ve) combined to average eight yards per carry. Junior Tony Sat-ter (138 yards and two TDs) and fresh-man Pete Erickson (116 yards and one TD) split time slicing up the Edinboro defense. Satter did virtually all his damage in the fi rst half be-fore suffering an ankle injury while Erickson took up the banner in the second half and recorded his fi rst career 100-yard effort.

Statistics EU NDSUFirst Downs 19 26Yds. Rushing 41-231 72-435Yds. Passing 155 95Total Offense 386 530Passes 11-34-3 4-11-0Punts 3-37.3 4-39.7Penalties 3-35 8-90Fumbles/Lost 2-1 3-1

Edinboro 0 12 8 12 -- 32NDSU 16 7 14 8 -- 45NDSU--Gunning 30 run (kick wide)NDSU--FG Herbel 28NDSU--Satter 3 run (Herbel kick)EU--Cole 1 run (run failed)NDSU--Satter 33 run (Herbel kick)EU--Conway 47 run (pass failed)NDSU--Erickson 1 run (Herbel kick)EU--Conway 85 kickoff return (Priester pass from Galupi)NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Herbel kick)EU--Cole 18 run (pass failed)EU--Cole 10 run (run failed)NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Oden run)A--8,400

Top IndividualsRushing--Satter (NDSU) 14-138; Cole (EU) 28-125; Erickson

(NDSU) 16-116; Sieh (NDSU) 11-85; Gunning (NDSU) 6-56

Passing--Galupi (EU) 11-24-3, 155 yds.; Simdorn (NDSU) 4-11-0, 95 yds.

Receiving--Priester (EU) 5-100; Cole (EU) 3-14; Oden (NDSU) 2-41; Stone (EU) 2-36; Goettl (NDSU) 1-34; Stockstad (NDSU) 1-20

Tackles--Wayne (EU) 10-5=15; Williams (EU) 7-6=13; Hartwig (NDSU) 0-12=12; Willis (EU) 8-3=11; Hansen (NDSU) 2-8=10

1989 NCAA Quarterfi nals JACKSONVILLE, AL--North Dakota State's last-gasp rally fell just a fi ngertip short as the Bison season came to an end on a cool and cloudy afternoon at the hands of Jacksonville State, 21-17. The Bison controlled much of the football game but two critical lapses cost the Herd. Down 21-3, the Bison regrouped in the fourth quarter, reaching the JSU 34 without scoring before Simdorn scored on the next possession from 15 yards out with 5 1/2 min-utes remaining. The next possession also resulted in a score but the 92-yard, 14-play drive may have taken too much time. Simdorn hit Troy Stockstad over the middle for a 21-yard TD pass with 58 sec-onds left to close to 21-17. Jacksonville State coach Bill Burgess called the Bison scoring drive "the best I've seen in my 26 years of coaching." NDSU's last chance was an onside kick that touched a Bison player's fi ngers before the Gamecocks covered the ball.

Statistics JSU NDSUFirst Downs 12 21Yds. Rushing 46-174 63-253Yds. Passing 46 87Total Offense 220 340Passes 2-8-1 6-18-1Punts 6-40.2 5-34.4Penalties 8-84 4-55Fumbles/Lost 3-1 3-2

NDSU 0 3 0 14 -- 17Jacksonville St. 0 7 14 0 -- 21JSU--Carpenter 1 run (Stinnett kick)NDSU--FG Herbel 22JSU--Gulledge 1 run (Stinnett kick)JSU--Gulledge 29 run (Stinnett kick)NDSU--Simdorn 15 run (Satter run)NDSU--Stockstad 21 pass from Simdorn (run failed)A--8,500

Top IndividualsRushing--Satter (NDSU) 25-128; Carpenter (JSU) 17-63;

Gulledge (JSU) 13-62; Simdorn (NDSU) 19-54; Erick-son (NDSU) 8-49; Stevenson (JSU) 7-22

Passing--Simdorn (NDSU) 6-17-0, 87 yds.; Gulledge (JSU) 2-8-1, 46 yds.

Receiving--Stockstad (NDSU) 3-41; Oden (NDSU) 2-41; Sanders (JSU) 1-32; Blue (JSU) 1-14; Goettl (NDSU) 1-5

Tackles--Clark (NDSU) 6-11=17; Heichel (NDSU) 4-6=10; Hartwig (NDSU) 0-9=9; Goodwin (JSU) 8-0=8

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1990 NCAA First Round FARGO, ND--North Dakota State used the same formula--a strong running game with an occasional pass mixed in plus a rock-solid defense--that had worked all season long and the Bison parlayed it into a 17-7 opening-round NCAA playoff victory over

Northern Colorado. The Bison opened the game with a 10-minute, 13-second drive and settled for a fi eld goal of 22 yards to go up 3-0. The Bears ran only three plays in the fi rst quarter and NDSU earned a 17-0 halftime lead that could have been more.With starting quar-terback V.J. Lech-man shelved early in

the second half with a knee injury, Northern Colorado rallied on the arm of backup Craig Moddelmog, who fi red a third-quarter TD pass and had the Bears on the Bison 12 early in the fourth quarter before Chris Stroup's pass interception ended UNC's last threat in the game. The Bison allowed UNC just 32 yards on the ground and totaled 332 yards rush-ing while controlling the ball for over 38 minutes. The game ended UNC's season at 7-4-0.

Statistics UNC NDSUFirst Downs 9 27Yds. Rushing 24-32 69-332Yds. Passing 182 123Total Offense 214 455Passes 16-25-2 6-14-1Punts 5-42.0 2-33.0Penalties 6-42 4-38Fumbles/Lost 0-0 5-2

Northern Colo. 0 0 7 0 -- 7NDSU 3 14 0 0 -- 17NDSU--FG Bowden 22NDSU--Satter 36 run (Bowden kick)NDSU--Geren 33 pass from Simdorn (Bowden kick)UNC--Artz 3 pass from Moddelmog (Donovan kick)A--7,103

Top IndividualsRushing--Satter (NDSU) 20-160; Sieh (NDSU) 14-73; Simdorn

(NDSU) 25-49; Hansen (NDSU) 6-29; Burns (UNC) 9-29Passing--Moddelmog (UNC) 11-16-2, 159 yds.; Simdorn

(NDSU) 6-14-1, 123 yds.; Lechman (UNC) 5-9-0, 23 yds.

Receiving--Clay (UNC) 4-113; Geren (NDSU) 3-65; McDonald (NDSU) 3-58; Cutler (UNC) 3-44; Wainright (UNC) 3-12

Tackles--Jin Hensel (UNC) 7-4=11; Greg Tucker (UNC) 2-9=11; Rob Greenwood (NDSU) 2-7=9; Erin McGaffi n (UNC) 3-6=9; Don Wallin (UNC) 3-6=9; Tom Galida (UNC) 3-6=9

1990 NCAA Quarterfi nals FARGO, ND--Cal Poly entered the NCAA quarterfi nals with the second best defense against the rush and top defense against the score in the nation, but it was no help as North Dakota State's powerful offense totaled 463 yards and rolled to a virtually uncontested 47-0 whipping of the Mustangs. The Bison trio of Chris Simdorn (116 yards), Tony Satter (109 yards) and Marty Sieh (99 yards) accounted for 324 yards rushing and fi ve TDs as NDSU advanced into the semifi nals. The defense forced four turnovers and limited the potent Mustangs to 218 yards total offense. The result didn't surprise Cal Poly head coach Lyle Setencich. "I told you that com-ing in here was like going to Iraq with a 22 (caliber gun), didn't I?" he said after the game. Cool temperatures and gale-force winds did not help the Californians' cause.

Statistics Cal Poly NDSUFirst Downs 13 23Yds. Rushing 47-148 65-452Yds. Passing 70 11Total Offense 218 463Passes 6-17-2 1-4-0Punts 6-32.1 1-38.0Penalties 17-138 8-86Fumbles/Lost 4-2 4-3

Cal Poly 0 0 0 0 -- 0NDSU 7 14 14 12 -- 47NDSU--Simdorn 3 run (Bowden kick)NDSU--Simdorn 6 run (Bowden kick)NDSU--Greenwood 61 pass interception return (Bowden kick)NDSU--Sieh 23 run (Bowden kick)NDSU--Satter 6 run (Bowden kick)NDSU--Sieh 6 run (kick wide)NDSU--Beachy 32 run (run failed)A--8,253

Top IndividualsRushing--Fragiadakis (CP) 29-122; Simdorn (NDSU) 21-116);

Satter (NDSU) 14-109; Sieh (NDSU) 10-99; Gunning (NDSU) 6-45; Beachy (NDSU) 3-43

Passing--Lafferty (CP) 6-17-2, 70 yds.; Simdorn (NDSU) 1-4-0, 11 yds.

Receiving--Fragiadakis (CP) 4-23; Keeline (CP) 2-32; Hol-loway (CP) 1-15; McDonald (NDSU) 1-11

Tackles--Clark (NDSU) 3-9=12; Monte (NDSU) 1-10=11; Wright (CP) 3-8=11; Lombardi (CP) 2-8=10; Wash (NDSU) 2-7=9

The Bison defense collected its fi rst shutout of the season.

1990 NCAA Semifi nals FARGO, ND--North Dakota State used a devastating ground attack and picked off two key passes in the fi nal four minutes of the game to advance to the NCAA Division II championship game for the seventh time in the last 10 years with a 39-29 victory over Pittsburg State of Kansas in the semifi nals. The matchup between the Gorillas and the Bison was a classic battle that saw the lead change hands seven times before NDSU fi nally emerged with its 13th win without a defeat. Trailing 29-25 with 11 minutes left, NDSU countered with a 74-yard drive in 12 plays that ate up six minutes of the clock with Tony Satter taking a Chris Simdorn pitch 10 yards for the go-ahead TD. Three plays later, NDSU junior outside linebacker Todd Wash tipped a Pitt State pass and sophomore defensive end Brian Sweeney hauled it in for a 12-yard interception return. The Bison put the game away four plays later when senior running back Marty Sieh took another Simdorn pitch and knifed into the end zone from four yards out for the insurance score. The game was sealed a minute later when junior outside linebacker Tony Monte picked off another PSU offering, all but ending the Gorillas' 12-1 season.

Statistics PSU NDSUFirst Downs 16 25Yds. Rushing 37-137 62-343Yds. Passing 196 81Total Offense 333 424Passes 9-18-2 6-9-0Punts 1-26.0 1-23.0Penalties 3-15 7-45Fumbles/Lost 0-0 1-0

Pittsburg State 3 12 7 7 -- 29NDSU 7 7 11 14 -- 39NDSU--Simdorn 3 run (Bowden kick)PSU--FG Jenkins 22PSU--FG Jenkins 24PSU--FG Jenkins 31NDSU--Simdorn 4 run (Bowden kick)PSU--Moore 80 kickoff return (pass failed)NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Simdorn run)PSU--West 72 pass from Padden (Jenkins kick)NDSU--FG Bowden 22PSU--West 13 pass from Padden (Jenkins kick)NDSU--Satter 10 run (Bowden kick)NDSU--Sieh 4 run (Bowden kick)A--9,086

Top IndividualsRushing--Satter (NDSU) 17-176; Simdorn (NDSU) 23-75;

Moore (PSU) 14-66; Sieh (NDSU) 15-53Passing--Padden (PSU) 9-18-2, 196 yds.; Simdorn (NDSU)

6-9-0, 81 yds.Receiving--West (PSU) 8-189; McDonald (NDSU) 3-38; Cahill

(NDSU) 2-34Tackles--Tafoya (PSU) 5-8=13; McMillian (PSU) 7-3=10;

Thornton (PSU) 4-6=10; Hartwig (NDSU) 1-6=7; Han-sen 3-4=7; Stewart (NDSU) 2-5=7; Clark (NDSU) 3-4=7

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exploded for touchdowns on all fi ve of its possessions in the third quarter and turned the NCAA Division II football championship into a 51-11 rout over Indiana U. of Pennsyl-vania. Quarterback Chris Simdorn (at right), the Harlon Hill recipient as the nation's top player in Division II, demonstrated why he won the award as he ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns, and passed for 179 yards (completing four of eight tries) and three scores. His 324 yards in total offense was a school playoff record. Tony Satter's 174 yards (on just 12 car-ries) lifted his 1990 tournament yards to 619 to break the NCAA record of 580 set by Johnny Bailey of Texas A&I in 1988. It was the eighth straight time that Satter had ran for over 100 yards in playoff action. The NDSU defense sacked IUP quarter-backs 10 times for 69 yards in losses includ-ing Bison outside linebacker Todd Wash, who was in on six sacks.

Statistics IUP NDSUFirst Downs 9 23Yds Rushing 38-68 63-456Yds. Passing 75 179Total Offense 143 627Passes 7-20-1 4-9-0Punts 11-34.9 4-30.8Penalties 3-15 3-33Fumbles/Lost 0-0 3-2

Indiana (PA) 3 8 0 0 -- 11NDSU 7 7 30 7 -- 51IUP--FG Jaworski 42NDSU--Simdorn 1 run (Bowden kick)NDSU--Goettl 37 pass from Simdorn (Bowden kick)IUP--White 13 pass from Aliucci (Kovell pass from Aliucci)NDSU--Hansen 6 run (kick wide)NDSU--Simdorn 44 run (kick wide)NDSU--McDonald 75 pass from Simdorn (kick wide)NDSU--Goettl 57 pass from Simdorn (kick wide)NDSU--Satter 66 run (kick blocked)NDSU--Hansen 5 run (McDonald kick)A--10,080

Top IndividualsRushing--Satter (NDSU) 12-174; Simdorn (NDSU) 16-145;

Sieh (NDSU) 11-65; Mann (IUP) 11-42; Rock (IUP) 6-36

Passing--Aliucci (IUP) 7-19-0, 75 yds.; Simdorn (NDSU) 4-8-0, 179 yds.

Receiving--Hill (IUP) 4-54; Goettl (NDSU) 2-94; McDonald (NDSU) 2-85; White (IUP) 1-13; Crockett (IUP) 1-13

Tackles--Pascarella (IUP) 8-18=18; Detwiler (IUP) 9-3=12; Wash (NDSU) 5-5=10; Clark (NDSU) 2-8=10; Hansen (NDSU) 6-2=8

1991 NCAA First Round FARGO, ND--Mankato State used a punish-ing, time-consuming ground game and a stingy defense to post a 27-7 win over North Dakota State in the opening round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The loss for NDSU, the defending national champion, was the fi rst opening-round defeat for a Bison team in championship play in 12 postseason tournaments dating back to 1976. And, it snapped a 14-game home fi eld winning streak in playoff action for the Herd. The Mavericks did it in workmanlike fash-ion, driving 59 yards with the opening kickoff to put the Bison in an early hole and scored again on the next possession. MSU's play in the opening 16 minutes was so dominating that NDSU had the ball for only three offen-sive snaps. The Bison averted the shutout early in the fourth quarter when Arden Beachy found split end T.R. McDonald for a 20-yard scoring pass. The Maverick defense limited the Bison rushing game to just 90 yards on a cold, windy day while MSU racked up 238 yards rushing and attempted just two passes. MSU had the ball for over 39 minutes in avenging a 21-13 regular-season loss to the Herd.

Statistics MSU NDSUFirst Downs 17 11Yds. Rushing 70-238 29-90Yds. Passing 0 144Total Offense 238 234Passes 0-2-0 12-25-1Punts 6-31.5 5-35.0Penalties 9-66 2-20Fumbles/Lost 0-0 2-1

Mankato State 7 14 0 6 -- 27NDSU 0 0 0 7 -- 7MSU--Pass 2 run (Navitsky kick)MSU--Fossey 2 run (Navitsky kick)MSU--VanOverbeke 24 interception return (Navitsky kick)MSU--Fossey 13 run (kick wide)NDSU--McDonald 20 pass from Beachy (Millfors kick)A--4,839

Top IndividualsRushing--Fossey (MSU) 24-118; Wallace (MSU) 24-76; Pass

(MSU) 19-44; Sanchez (NDSU) 5-37; Erickson (NDSU) 6-35

Passing--Beachy (NDSU) 12-25-1, 144 yds.; Pass (MSU) 0-2-0, 0 yds.

Receiving--McDonald (NDSU) 5-82; Cahill (NDSU) 3-20; Erickson (NDSU) 2-13; Geren (NDSU) 1-22; Sanchez (NDSU) 1-7

Tackles--Hartwig (NDSU) 5-10=15; Stewart (NDSU) 4-5=9; Ritacco (MSU) 6-3=9; Steinberg (NDSU) 5-3=8; Monte (NDSU) 3-5=8

1992 NCAA First Round FARGO, ND--North Dakota State used a punishing ground attack to post a 42-7 win over Northeast Missouri State in the open-ing round of the NCAA Division II football playoffs. The Bison rolled up 493 yards rushing and totaled 36 minutes of ball possession in upping their season chart to 10-1 and set-ting up a quarterfi nal matchup between the top two ranked teams in the nation. NDSU posted a pair of touchdowns in each of the fi rst two quarters to race to a 28-0 halftime advantage. NDSU iced the game by driving 92 yards and scoring on junior quarterback Arden Beachy's 16-yard TD pass to junior split end T.R. McDonald. The Bison closed out the scoring a minute later following a fumble recovery and a 29-yard run by junior Raul Sanchez. Sanchez was one of three Bison backs with over 100 yards rushing. He totaled 105 yards on 10 carries while senior Mark Hansen churned out 164 yards in 14 carries including two fi rst-half TDs. Beachy scored once, collecting 112 yards on 25 carries.

Statistics NEMSU NDSUFirst Downs 19 30Yds. Rushing 30-124 68-493Yds. Passing 184 92Total Offense 308 585Passes 15-27-4 5-11-1Punts 3-45.6 1-40.0Penalties 4-30 6-50Fumbles/Lost 3-2 2-1

NE Missouri St. 0 0 7 0 -- 7NDSU 14 14 0 14 -- 42NDSU--Erickson 12 run (Millfors kick)NDSU--Hansen 9 run (Millfors kick)NDSU--Beachy 12 run (Millfors kick)NDSU--Hansen 44 run (Millfors kick)NEMSU--Walker 32 pass from Thompson (Rudel kick)NDSU--McDonald 16 pass from Beachy (Millfors kick)NDSU--Sanchez 29 run (Millfors kick)A--6,230

Top IndividualsRushing--Hansen (NDSU) 14-164; Beachy (NDSU) 25-112;

Sanchez (NDSU) 10-105; Guthrie (NEMSU) 19-104; Gidley (NDSU) 6-49

Passing--Thompson (NEMSU) 13-23-4, 168 yds.; Beachy (NDSU) 5-10-1, 92 yds.

Receiving--Walker (NEMSU) 8-122; Guthrie (NEMSU) 4-37; McDonald (NDSU) 2-32; Skie (NDSU) 1-18; Erickson (NDSU) 1-17

Tackles--Della Vedova (NEMSU) 3-8=11; Flanagan (NEMSU) 5-6=11; Schaffner (NDSU) 2-7=9; Grutter (NEMSU) 4-4=8; Merriman (NEMSU) 4-4=8; Hendrix (NEMSU) 3-5=8


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1992 NCAA Quarterfi nalsPITTSBURG, KS--NDSU's dream of a ninth

national grid championship died just an inch short of the goal line as the Bison fell 38-37 in overtime to defending national champion Pittsburg State. Billed as a classic confrontation between the two clubs that had won the last two na-tional crowns, this game did not disappoint. The two clubs each mounted a pair of long fi rst-half drives to go into the locker room at 14-all. NDSU opened up 24-14 and 31-20 leads in the second half before Pitt State tied the contest on Ronnie Moore's fourth TD of the game and a 39-yard fi eld goal by Jeff Wood with two seconds left. Moore scored again in the overtime, the fi rst ever played by a Bison team, but NDSU closed to within one at 38-37 on Arden Beachy's 26-yard pass to Craig Geren. The Bison opted for the win with a two-point conversion try but were stopped short up the middle. But a penalty against PSU gave the Herd a second chance and Mark Hansen's des-peration dive for the goal line wide right on the pitch came up an agonizing inch short.


Pittsburg State 7 7 6 11 7 -- 38NDSU 7 7 10 7 6 -- 37NDSU--Erickson 4 run (Millfors kick)PSU--Moore 2 run (Wood kick)PSU--Moore 1 run (Wood kick)NDSU--Beachy 3 run (Millfors kick)NDSU--Carlson 30 run (Millfors kick)NDSU--FG Millfors 26PSU--Moore 1 run (kick failed)NDSU--Carlson 18 run (Millfors kick)PSU--Moore 13 run (Moore run)PSU--FG Wood 39PSU--Moore 1 run (Wood kick)NDSU--Geren 26 pass from Beachy (run failed)A--5,200

Top IndividualsRushing--Moore (PSU) 31-151; Hutchins (PSU) 18-77; Carl-

son (NDSU) 9-73; Beachy (NDSU) 24-70; Sanchez (NDSU) 7-51; Hansen (NDSU) 12-51

Passing--Hutchins (PSU) 10-17-1, 154 yds.; Beachy (NDSU) 9-13-0, 119 yds.

Receiving--Staten (PSU) 7-105; Geren (NDSU) 4-62; Mc-Donald (NDSU) 3-21; Cahill (NDSU) 2-36; Sparkman (PSU) 2-35

Tackles--Wilson (PSU) 6-10=16; Schaffner (NDSU) 1-13=14; Brown (PSU) 4-10=14; Hegerle (NDSU) 7-5=12; Steinberg (NDSU) 1-11=12

1994 NCAA First RoundPITTSBURG, KS--In what is rapidly becom-

ing a classic series, North Dakota State and Pittsburg State met for the fourth time in the last fi ve years, this time in the opening round of the NCAA playoffs. It took three overtimes before a jubilant Bison squad prevailed 18-12 in a sea of rain and mud.

1994 NCAA Quarterfi nals GRAND FORKS, ND--The University of North Dakota came up with a crucial fumble recovery on the North Dakota State 17-yard line late in the fi rst half and converted it into the winning score for a 14-7 victory in the quarterfi nals of the NCAA playoffs. It was the fi rst time since 1945 that the two arch-rivals had met twice in the same season and the fi rst ever postseason meet-ing between the Bison and the Sioux. The Bison scored fi rst as they marched 66 yards in 11 plays to score on Rob Hyland's 1-yard dive. UND put together a long drive at the beginning of the second quarter to tie the contest before coming up with the vital miscue. NDSU drove into UND territory on its fi rst four possessions of the second half but came away with nothing after being stopped on downs twice and turning the ball over on pass interceptions twice.

Statistics UND NDSUFirst Downs 15 12Yds. Rushing 41-137 55-172Yds. Passing 102 55Total Offense 239 227Passes 9-20-1 4-14-2Punts 4-31.0 3-37.3Penalties 1-2 4-28Fumbles/Lost 2-2 1-1

North Dakota 0 14 0 0 -- 14NDSU 7 0 0 0 -- 7NDSU--Hyland 1 run (Millfors kick)UND--Almlie 4 run (Gomez-Tagle kick)UND--Leingang 1 pass from Wagner (Gomez-Tagle kick)A--10,060

Top IndividualsRushing--Almlie (UND) 32-128; Hyland (NDSU) 24-86;

Roller (NDSU) 12-40; Miller (NDSU) 12-28; Wilson (NDSU) 6-15

Passing--Wagner (UND) 9-20-1, 102; Hyland (NDSU) 4-14-2, 55

Receiving--Leingang (UND) 3-43; McElroy (UND) 3-31; Holm (NDSU) 2-31; Swanson (NDSU) 1-19; Langer (UND) 1-12

Tackles--Callahan (UND) 4-8=12; Mooney (UND) 5-5=10; Tibesar (UND) 6-3=9; Boeshans (NDSU) 3-4=7; Jones (NDSU) 7-0=7

NDSU's Jason Miller (27) gains yardage.

Field conditions were poor at best during pre-game warmups and rapidly deteriorated as a driving rain continued. Pitt State, undefeated and ranked third in the nation, drew fi rst blood late in the fi rst quarter. But, on a day when the kicking game was impossible, the PAT kick failed. NDSU put together a long drive that con-sumed the fi nal 8 1/2 minutes of the third period and tied the game on Rob Hyland's 1-yard run on the fi rst play of the fourth quarter. The Bison could have won the game in regulation after Mikel Kallenbach's pass interception with 1:26 left, but it was im-possible to handle the fi eld goal snap in the sea of mud on the 23-yard attempt. Both teams scored in the second over-time with NDSU's TD coming on a fourth-down pass from Hyland to Swanson from seven yards out. The Bison collected the winner in the third overtime when Hyland hit Kelly Artz with a 21-yard completion to the 1-yard line. Hyland scored three plays later and the Bison secondary batted down a Pitt State desperation fourth-down pass at the goal line to end the game.


Pittsburg State 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 -- 12NDSU 0 0 0 6 0 6 6 -- 18PSU--Moreland 3 run (kick failed)NDSU--Hyland 1 run (kick failed)PSU--Moreland 2 run (pass failed)NDSU--Swanson 7 pass from Hyland (kick failed)NDSU--Hyland 1 run (run failed)A--5,000

Top IndividualsRushing--Hyland (NDSU) 29-87; Mayfi eld (PSU) 21-84;

Fairchaild (PSU) 15-83; Moreland (PSU) 21-44; Scott (PSU) 7-29

Passing--Hyland (NDSU) 10-27-2, 102; Moreland (PSU) 1-6-1, 5

Receiving--Artz (NDSU) 6-71; Swanson (NDSU) 3-20; Holm (NDSU) 1-11; Hudson (PSU) 1-8

Tackles--Sweet (PSU) 3-13=16; Boeshans (NDSU) 3-10=13; Carson (PSU) 1-12=13; Bradbury (PSU) 3-9=12; Gos-sard (NDSU) 2-9=11; Jones (NDSU) 2-9=11; Harris (PSU) 2-9=11; Brown (PSU) 3-8=11


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freshmen backs, North Dakota State domi-nated the fi nal three quarters of play and romped to a 41-10 NCAA opening round win over arch-rival North Dakota. The win avenged a 21-7 loss during the regular season to the Sioux two weeks ear-lier on this same fi eld. A 14-play, 62-yard drive that started late in the fi rst period and fi nished more than 8 1/2 minutes later with a Kevin Feeney 2-yard touchdown run turned this contest around. The Sioux jumped to a 10-0 lead in the opening two possessions but garnered just 84 yards the rest of the way against a spir-ited Bison defense. The Feeney touchdown midway through the second quarter was the fi rst of four scored by the Bison freshman quarterback. Another Bison yearling, running back Reggie Scott, ran for 155 yards and two scores including a 22-yarder that put the Bison ahead for good later in the second quarter. NDSU put up 413 yards of total offense including 376 in the fi nal three periods. Feeney toted the ball 27 times for 135 yards and completed 10 of 11 passes for another 116 yards in earning National Offensive Player of the Week honors in Divi-sion II.

Statistics UND NDSUFirst Downs 8 23Yds. Rushing 25-85 55-297Yds. Passing 115 116Total Offense 200 413Passes 9-19-0 10-11-0Punts 5-26.8 2-31.5Penalties 2-10 3-15Fumbles/Lost 0-0 0-0

North Dakota 10 0 0 0 -- 10NDSU 0 14 14 13 -- 41UND--FG Gomez-Tagle 20 UND--Moore 4 run (Gomez-Tagle kick)NDSU--Feeney 2 run (Marma kick)NDSU--Scott 22 run (Marma kick)NDSU--Feeney 3 run ((Marma kick)NDSU--Scott 25 run (Marma kick)NDSU--Feeney 1 run (kick failed)NDSU--Feeney 5 run (Marma kick)A--5,595

Top IndividualsRushing--Scott (NDSU) 23-155; Feeney (NDSU) 27-135;

Moore (UND) 16-75Passing--Feeney (NDSU) 10-11-0, 116 yds.; Klancher (UND)

9-19-0, 115 yds.Receiving--Scott (NDSU) 4-21; Ostby (UND) 3-72; McElroy

(UND) 3-15; Swanson (NDSU) 2-35; Gidley (NDSU) 2-13

Tackles--Hillesheim (UND) 11-0=11; Tibesar (UND) 8-1=9; Mitchell (UND) 7-2=9; Witt (NDSU) 3-6=9; Fredricks (NDSU) 3-4=7; Kallenbach (NDSU) 3-4=7

1995 NCAA Quarterfi nals PITTSBURG, KS--It was billed as another classic between two traditionally strong foes, and it lived up to its billing. Defense and kicking were the orders of the day and the Gorillas' kicking game proved to be the difference in a 9-7 win. Freshman punter Brian Moorman kept the Bison pinned deep in their own territory for much of the game. He nailed four inside the 20 including second-half punts to the Bison 13-, 1- and 19-yard lines. The Gorillas scored on their fi rst pos-session and marched to the Bison 20 on the second possession before the Bison came up with a fumble recovery on the 10. NDSU countered with a 94-yard, eight-play scoring drive in the second quarter as backup quarterback Craig Aamot stepped in on the fi nal two plays of the drive to score from two yards out. North Dakota State's best opportunity in the second half came on its fi rst possession, driving to the PSU 21-yard line and coming up one yard short on fourth down. The game was won in the fi nal quarter when a Bison punt from the NDSU 39 was blocked out of the end zone for a safety. NDSU had one fi nal chance to move the ball but never got beyond its own 20-yard line.

Statistics PSU NDSUFirst Downs 16 10Yds. Rushing 57-206 40-151Yds. Passing 73 83Total Offense 279 234Passes 6-16-1 6-13-0Punts 4-40.3 7-33.1Penalties 5-36 7-46Fumbles/Lost 1-1 0-01-0

Pittsburg State 7 0 0 2 -- 9NDSU 0 7 0 0 -- 7PSU--Fairchild 2 run (Barcus kick)NDSU--Aamot 2 run (Marma kick)PSU--Safety, punt blocked through end zoneA--5,800

Top IndividualsRushing--Johnson (PSU) 21-84; Moreland (PSU) 15-70; Scott

(NDSU) 17-59; Roller (NDSU) 7-55; Feeney (NDSU) 13-44

Passing--Feeney (NDSU) 6-13-0, 83 yds.; Moreland (PSU) 6-15-1, 73 yds.

Receiving--Gidley (NDSU) 3-70; Aiken (PSU) 3-46; Fairchild (PSU) 3-27; Artz (NDSU) 2-1

Tackles--McGivern (PSU) 3-15=18; Fredricks (NDSU) 2-11=13; Brown (PSU) 5-8=13; Parks (PSU) 3-9=12; Kallenbach (NDSU) 6-5=11; Jacobsen (NDSU) 6-4=10

1997 NCAA First Round MARYVILLE, MO--North Dakota State won two thirds of the game (offense and defense) but lost the special teams play and that was the difference as the third-ranked Bearcats of Northwest Missouri State ended NDSU's season in a wild affair, 39-28. The Bison had leads of 7-0, 14-3 and 21-12 and that could have been more except for an inadvertant whistle that nullifi ed a Jeff McKinnon pass interception that was returned for a touchdown. But four turnovers, a poor punt snap that resulted in a safety, and two long kickoff returns were the blows that hurt the most. A 53-yard return late in the fi rst half set up a Bearcat TD just before intermission and an 86-yard return by Tony Miles for a score late in third quarter changed the momentum of the game. A 36-yard pass interception return for a TD in the fi nal 12 seconds of the game was icing as the Bison were attempting a desperation drive at the end. Senior running back Jake Morris con-cluded a great career for the Bison with 155 yards and two TDs, although he was unavail-able at the end of the game due to an ankle injury.

Statistics NWMSU NDSUFirst Downs 14 22Yds. Rushing 31-47 61-250Yds. Passing 251 124Total Offense 298 374Passes 15-31-2 10-23-3Punts 6-30.5 6-37.0Penalties 7-66 4-40Fumbles/Lost 0-0 3-1

NW Missouri 3 7 16 13 -- 39NDSU 7 7 7 7 -- 28NDSU--Morris 4 run (Johnson kick)NWMSU--FG Purnell 43NDSU--Morris 64 run (Johnson kick)NWMSU--Hanson 19 pass from Greisen (Purnell kick)NWMSU--Safety, ball snapped out of end zone NDSU--Strehlow 5 pass from Feeney (Johnson kick)NWMSU--Miles 86 kickoff return (Purnell kick)NWMSU--Lane 29 run (Purnell kick)NWMSU--Becker 2 pass from Greisen (Purnell kick)NDSU--Nelson 4 pass from Feeney (Johnson kick)NWMSU--Nelson 36 interception return (kick wide) A--7,500

Top IndividualsRushing--Morris (NDSU) 28-155; Lane (NWMSU) 17-59; Fee-

ney (NDSU) 15-55; Dietrich (NDSU) 12-41; Johnson (NDSU) 1-24

Passing--Greisen (NWMSU) 15-31-2, 251 yds.; Feeney (NDSU) 10-23-3, 124 yds.

Receiving--Hanson (NWMSU) 5-117; Miles (NWMSU) 4-52; Strehlow (NDSU) 4-38; Becker (NWMSU) 3-44; Swan-son (NDSU) 2-44

Tackles--Nelson (NWMSU) 7-2=9; Crowe (NWMSU) 6-3=9; Keys (NWMSU) 4-4=8; Combs (NWMSU) 4-4=8; McCul-lum (NDSU) 3-3=6


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2000 NCAA First Round MARYVILLE, MO--Junior running backs Lamar Gordon and DeShawn Perkins put up 100-yard rushing games as the Bison won their fi rst opening-round NCAA playoff game since 1995 with a 31-17 upset win over defending national champion Northwest Missouri State, 31-17. Gordon ran for 130 yards and a touch-down, and caught a 39-yard TD pass as the Bison snapped a 24-game Bearcat winning streak. Perkins pitched in with a career-high 134 yards, including an 8-yard TD run in the fourth quarter to clinch the game. NDSU took over in the third quarter with a pair of long drives. Ryan Johnson threw his second TD pass of the day, a 13-yarder to Jared Peck, on the opening drive of the second half to regain the momentum for the Herd. Gordon's 4-yard TD run on the next possession was the game-winner. Perkins capped it with the short run after he exploded for 60 yards on the previ-ous play. With all that offense, it was the defense that stole the day. NDSU limited the de-fending champs to 81 yards rushing and 205 yards of total offense until the Bearcats got a 60-yard TD pass on their fi nal offensive play of the day.

Statistics NDSU NWMSUFirst Downs 19 14Yds. Rushing 56-282 31-81Yds. Passing 77 184Total Offense 359 265Passes 4-15-0 20-43-0Punts 8-39.4 9-36.0Penalties 9-99 3-29Fumbles/Lost 3-2 2-1

NDSU 10 0 14 7 -- 31NW Missouri 0 10 0 7 -- 17NDSU--FG Pederson 47NDSU--Gordon 39 pass from Johnson (Pederson kick)NWMSU--FG Timmerman 20NWMSU--Jansen 7 run (Timmerman kick)NDSU--Peck 13 pass from Johnson (Pederson kick)NDSU--Gordon 4 run (Pederson kick)NDSU--Perkins 8 run (Pederson kick)NWMSU--Hill 60 pass from Miles (Timmerman kick)A--7,650

Top IndividualsRushing--Perkins (NDSU) 14-134; Gordon (NDSU) 30-119;

Jansen (NWMS) 18-59; Miles (NWMS) 2-41Passing--Miles (NWMS) 20-43-0, 184 yds.; Johnson (NDSU)

4-15-0, 77 yds.Receiving--Hill (NWMS) 9-107; Miles (NWMS) 5-40; Jansen

(NWMS) 5-16; Peck (NDSU) 2-27Tackles--Miller (NWMS) 4-6=10; Williams (NWMS) 3-7=10;

Evenson (NDSU) 6-3=9; Quinlin (NWMS) 3-6=9; Becker (NWMS`) 4-4=8; Simmons (NWMS) 2-5=7; Wayne (NWMS) 1-6=7; Swanson (NDSU) 5-1=6; Maher (NDSU) 1-5=6; Schneckloth (NWMS) 1-5=6; Murphy (NDSU) 5-0=5

2000 NCAA Quarterfi nals OMAHA, NE--North Dakota State ex-ploded for 20 points in the second quarter and overcame a 14-0 defi cit to roll to a 43-21 win over Nebraska-Omaha in the NCAA Division II quarterfi nals. The Bison running game paved the way for the victory. NDSU ran for 214 yards against a run defense that was the best in the nation, allowing just 47 yards per game. Bison junior tailback Lamar Gordon ran for 144 yards and three TDs while sophomore quarterback Graig Gorder passed for 187 yards and two TDs in a relief role. NDSU was down 14-0 after the fi rst two Omaha possessions of the game, but the Bison quickly regained the momentum. Gordon scored from 22 yards out and came back with a 6-yard TD run to cut the defi cit to two early in the second quarter. Gorder passed fi ve yards to tight end Craig Tangen 2 1/2 minutes later to give the Bison the lead for good at 20-14. That came after the Bison recovered an Omaha fumble, one of four lost by the Mavericks on the day. Gorder, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the fourth quarter, was fi lling in for senior starter Ryan Johnson, who was hurt early in the fi rst quarter, suffering a knee injury that ended his season. NDSU totaled 401 yards of offense and the Bison limited Omaha to 303 yards. The Bison defense added a pass interception by Travis Sturdevant and fi nished with fi ve turnovers on the day. The win avenged a 6-3 loss to UNO in the regular season and snapped the Mavs' 11-game overall winning streak and a 23-game home victory streak.

Statistics NDSU UNOFirst Downs 17 14Yds. Rushing 51-214 43-190Yds. Passing 187 113Total Offense 401 303Passes 7-15-0 8-15-1Punts 8-35.0 6-38.3Penalties 9-76 5-55Fumbles/Lost 1-0 4-4

NDSU 6 20 17 0 -- 43Neb.-Omaha 14 0 0 7 -- 21UNO--Dustin 1 run (Severson kick)UNO--Turman 18 run (Severson kick)NDSU--Gordon 22 run (kick wide)NDSU--Gordon 6 run (pass failed)NDSU--Tangen 5 pass from Gorder (Nelson from Gorder)NDSU--Perkins 4 run (pass failed)NDSU--FG Pederson 27NDSU--Nelson 33 pass from Gorder (Pederson kick)NDSU--Gordon 1 run (Pederson kick)UNO--Recek 5 pass from Guidry (Severson kick)A--9,400

Top IndividualsRushing--Gordon (NDSU) 27-142; Wright (UNO) 12-74;

Kammrad (UNO) 14-56; Perkins (NDSU) 11-55; Tur-man (UNO) 10-54

Passing--Gorder (NDSU) 7-12-0, 187 yds.; Guidry (UNO) 5-8-1, 62 yds.; Turman (UNO) 3-7-0, 51 yds.

Receiving--Nelson (NDSU) 3-109; Krause (UNO) 3-44; Tangen (NDSU) 2-18; Dustin (UNO) 2-36

Tackles--Shafer (NDSU) 7-4=11; Bi. Erenberg (NDSU) 6-2=11; Brice (UNO) 6-4=10; Hoffman (UNO) 3-7=10; Stovall (UNO) 1-7=8; Cooper (UNO) 1-6=7; Bays (NDSU) 2-4=6; Swanson (NDSU) 4-1=5; Gjellstad (NDSU) 2-3=5; Butler (UNO) 2-3=5

2000 NCAA Semifi nals CLEVELAND, MS--North Dakota State dug itself a 20-0 hole in the fi rst quarter and could not come all the way back, falling to Delta State in the NCAA Division II semifi nals, 34-17. Delta State, the eventual national cham-pion, took advantage of an NDSU fumble to score on its fi rst possession, blocked a punt on NDSU's ensuing possession into the end zone for a score, and hit a 74-yard TD pass on the fi rst play of its next possession to jump to the 20-point margin. The Bison (12-2) came back with three second-quarter scores, capping a 92-yard drive with a 3-yard TD run by All-American Lamar Gordon. Redshirt freshman QB Jason Jordon, getting his fi rst start after season-ending injuries to Ryan Johnson and Graig Gorder in the quarterfi nal win over Nebraska-Omaha, fi red his fi rst career TD pass, a 5-yarder to Jared Peck, to cut the margin to 20-13. Junior kicker Aaron Pederson added a 44-yard fi eld goal just before the half and it was 20-16 at the intermission. However, with a strong wind at their backs in the third quarter, the Bison failed to score and Delta State controlled the ball for over 10 minutes of the quarter. DSU wrapped up the game late in the fourth quarter with a short drive after a Bison punt into the stiff wind failed to cross midfi eld. Delta State's fi nal score came on an intercepted pass as the Bison were forced to gamble in the fi nal two minutes.

Statistics NDSU DSUFirst Downs 17 13Yds. Rushing 48-159 49-182Yds. Passing 131 116Total Offense 290 298Passes 11-25-2 4-8-1Punts 4-25.5 3-23.0Penalties 8-81 7-76Fumbles/Lost 1-1 0-0

NDSU 0 16 0 0 -- 16Delta State 20 0 0 14 -- 34DSU--Flowers 26 pass from Bright (Dorgan kick)DSU--Stevenson 19 return of blocked punt (Dorgan kick)DSU--Franklin 74 pass from Bright (kick failed)NDSU--Gordon 3 run (run failed)NDSU--Peck 5 pass from Jordan (Pederson kick)NDSU--FG Pederson 44DSU--Bright 4 run (Dorgan kick)DSU--Johnson 32 interception return (Dorgan kick)A--6,850

Top IndividualsRushing--Gordon (NDSU) 34-140; Bright (DSU) 18-79; McDon-

ald (DSU) 15-54; Perkins (NDSU) 10-28; Flowers (DSU) 6-22; Hart (DSU) 5-16

Passing--Jordan (NDSU) 11-25-2, 131 yds.; Bright (DSU) 4-8-1, 116 yds.

Receiving--Nelson (NDSU) 6-105; Franklin (DSU) 3-90; Flow-ers (DSU) 1-26; Lewis (NDSU) 1-12; Gordon (NDSU) 1-6; Peck (NDSU) 1-5; Dettmann (NDSU) 1-4

Tackles--Bell (DSU) 10-5=15; Johnson (DSU) 8-4=12; Polk, (DSU) 8-3=11; LeClair (NDSU) 7-2=9; Bi. Erenberg (NDSU) 7-1=8; Beckett (DSU) 7-0=7; Brown (DSU) 5-2=7; Bell (DSU) 3-3=6; Simmers (NDSU) 6-0=6; Swanson (NDSU) 4-2=6; Shafer (NDSU) 3-3=6; Murphy (NDSU) 0-6=6


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INDIVIDUALSingle GameRushing Attempts: 34, Lamar

Gordon,vs. Delta State, 2000 NCAA semifi nals

Yards Gained Rushing: 176, Tony Satter, vs. Pittsburg State, 1990 NCAA semifi nals

TDs Rushing: 3, Lamar Gordon, vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 2000 NCAA quarterfi nals

3, Chris Simdorn, vs. Pittsburg State, 1990 NCAA semifi nals;

3, Chris Simdorn, vs. Millers-ville, 1988 NCAA quarterfi -nals;

3, Chris Simdorn, vs. Sacra-mento State, 1988 NCAA semifi nals;

3, Mike Bentson, vs. Montana, 1970, NCAA Camellia Bowl

Passing Attempts: 25, Jason Jordan, vs. Delta State, 2000 semifi nals;

25, Mark Nellermoe, vs. UC Davis, 1982, NCAA semifi nals;

25, Bruce Grasamke, vs. Montana, 1969 NCAA Camellia Bowl

Pass Completions: 16, Bruce Grasamke, vs. Montana, 1969 NCAA Camellia Bowl

Yards Gained Passing: 206, Bruce Grasamke, vs. Montana, 1969 NCAA Camellia Bowl

Completion Percentage: .692, Arden Beachy (9-13), vs. Pittsburg State, 1992 NCAA quarterfi nals

Consecutive Passes Completed: 7, Bruce Grasamke, vs. Montana, 1969 NCAA Camellia Bowl

Passes Had Intercepted: 3, Mark Nellermoe, vs. UC Davis, 1982 NCAA semifi nals;

3, Mark Rudrud, vs. Montana State, 1976 NCAA Grantland Rice Bowl

TDs Passing: 3, Chris Simdorn, vs. Indiana (PA), 1990 NCAA championship

Receptions: 9, Chuck Wald, vs. Montana, 1969 NCAA Camellia

BowlTotal Offense Attempts: 42, Mark

Nellermoe, vs. UC Davis, 1982 NCAA semifi nals

Total Offense Yards: 324, Chris Simdorn, vs. Indiana (PA), 1990 NCAA quarterfi nals

Single SeasonRushing Attempts: 91, Lamar

Gordon, 2000 (3 games)Yards Gained Rushing: 619, Tony

Satter, 1990 (4 games)TDs Rushing: 9, Chris Simdorn,

1988 (4 games)

Passing Attempts: 46, Mark Nell-ermoe, 1982 (2 games)

Pass Completions: 17, Chris Sim-dorn, 1990 (4 games);

17, Mark Nellermoe, 1982 (2 games)

Yards Gained Passing: 394, Chris Simdorn, 1990 (4 games)

Completion Percentage: .640, Bruce Grasamke (16-25), 1969 (1 game)

Passes Had Intercepted: 4, Mark Nellermoe, 1982 (2 games)

TDs Passing: 4, Chris Simdorn, 1990 (4 games)

Receptions: 10, Stacy Robinson, 1984 (3 games)

Yards Receiving: 219, Stacy Rob-inson, 1984 (3 games)

TD Receptions: 3, Len Kretch-man, 1986 (3 games)

Total Offense Attempts: 120, Chris Simdorn, 1990 (4 games)

Total Offense Yards: 669, Chris Simdorn, 1990 (4 games)

TDs Scored: 9, Chris Simdorn, 1988 (4 games)

Points Scored: 54, Chris Simdorn, 1988 (4 games)

Passes Intercepted: 3, Todd

TEAMSingle GameRushing Attempts: 72, vs. Puget

Sound, 1981 NCAA quarter-fi nals

Yards Gained Rushing: 532, vs. Ashland, 1986 NCAA quarter-fi nals

First Downs Rushing: 25, vs. Ashland, 1986 NCAA quarter-fi nals;

25, vs. NE Missouri State, 1992 NCAA fi rst round

TDs Rushing: 7, vs. Augustana, 1988 NCAA fi rst round

Passes Attempted: 28, vs. Mon-tana, 1969 NCAA Camellia Bowl

Passes Completed: 19, vs. Mon-tana, 1969 NCAA Camellia Bowl

Yards Gained Passing: 234, vs. Montana, 1969 NCAA Camellia Bowl

Passes Had Intercepted: 4, vs. Montana State, 1976 NCAA Grantland Rice Bowl

Completion Percentage: .692, vs. Pittsburg State (9-13), 1992 NCAA quarterfi nals

First Downs Passing: 13, vs. Grambling, 1965 NCAA Pecan Bowl

TD Passes Thrown: 3, vs. Indiana (PA), 1990 NCAA champion-ship

Total Offense Attempts: 83, vs. Northern Colorado, 1990 NCAA fi rst round

Yards Total Offense: 627, vs. Indiana (PA), 1990 NCAA championship

Touchdowns Scored: 8, vs. Indiana (PA), 1990 NCAA championship

Points Scored: 51, vs. Indiana (PA), 1990 NCAA champion-ship

Field Goals Attempted: 4, vs. UC Davis, 1983 NCAA quarterfi -nals

Field Goals Made: 4, vs. UC Da-vis, 1983 NCAA quarterfi nals

PATs Attempted: 7, vs. Indiana (PA), 1990 NCAA champion-ship

PATs Made: 6, vs. Sacramento State, 1988 NCAA semifi nals;

6, vs. Ashland, 1986 NCAA quarterfi nals;


Least Yards Yielded Rushing: 32, to Northern Colorado, 1990 NCAA fi rst round

Most Yards Yielded Rushing: 328, to SW Texas State, 1981 NCAA Palm Bowl

Least Yards Yielded Passing: 0, to Mankato State, 1991 NCAA fi rst round

Most Yards Yielded Passing: 355, to UC Davis, 1984 NCAA quar-terfi nals

Least Yards Yielded Total Of-fense: 97, to Grambling, 1965 NCAA Pecan Bowl

Most Yards Yielded Total Offense: 526, to SW Texas State, 1981 NCAA Palm Bowl

Least Points Yielded: 0, to Cal Poly, 1990 NCAA quarterfi nals;

0, to Ashland, 1986 NCAA quar-terfi nals

Most Points Yielded: 42, to SW Texas State, 1981 NCAA Palm Bowl

Fumbles: 6, vs. North Alabama, 1985 NCAA Palm Bowl

Fumbles Recovered: 5, vs. Montana, 1970 NCAA Camellia Bowl

Passes Intercepted: 4, vs. Montana State, 1976 NCAA Grantland Rice Bowl;


Punts: 8, by Aaron Pederson, vs. NW Missouri State, 2000 NCAA fi rst round;

8, by Aaron Pederson, vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 2000 NCAA quarterfi nals

Bruce Grasamke (1) runs in the 1969 Camellia Bowl

Stacy Robinson

Chris Simdorn

Zabel, 1988 (4 games)Punts: Under researchPunting Average: Under researchField Goal Attempts: Under

researchField Goals Made: 7, Ken Kubisz,

1983 (3 games)PATs Attempted: 20, Kevin Boe,

1988 (4 games)PATs Made: 19, Kevin Boe, 1988

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First team: 1894First opponent: North

Dakota (NDSU 24, UND 6)

Most consecutive wins, regular season: 24 (1964-66)

Most consecutive losses: 16 (1948-1950)

Most victories in one sea-son: 14 (1988, 1990)

Highest game score by NDSU, modern: 80, vs.

Minnesota State-Moor-head (80-0), 2000

Highest game score against NDSU: 80, vs. Trinity (6-80), 1958

Most season points scored by NDSU: 539 in 1966

First undefeated season: 1894

Undefeated seasons, regular schedule: 1894, 1901, 1902, 1906, 1907, 1925, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1990

Most points scored against NDSU, season: 324 in 1954

Fewest points scored against NDSU, season: All-time--0 in 1897 and 1899; Modern--32 in 1957

Most teams held scoreless by NDSU, season: 5 in 1901, 1919, 1933 and 1935

Most tie games played by NDSU, season--4, 1933Fewest games played by NDSU, season--1, 1899Most games played by NDSU, season--14, in 1985, 1988, & 1990Longest number consecu-

tive games in which NDSU scored: 174 (1980-1995)

Longest number of games NDSU was held score-less: 7, 1902-1903

Longest number of consecutive games without tie: 92, (1960- 1970)Coach with best percent-

age of wins and losses: Gilmore Dobie (1906-1907), 1.000 (7-0-0)

Number of conference

championships: 27 1925, 1932, 1935, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 2006First North Central Con-

ference champion-ship: 1925

First Great West Football Conference champi-onship: 2006

Years of no football: 1918, 1943, 1944

Longest tenure of a coach: C.C. Finnegan, 13 years, 1928-1940

Number of coaches: 29Bowl games played:

Mineral Bowl 1964; Pecan Bowl 1965, 1967, 1968; Camel-lia Bowl 1969, 1970; Grantland Rice Bowl, 1976, 1977; Palm Bowl 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985; NCAA championship 1986, 1988, 1990

Total games won: 595Total games lost: 345Total games tied: 34

POINT SPREADSWidest Margin of Victory:123--in 1912, NDSU 123,

Wahpeton Indians 0105--in 1903, NDSU 105,

Flandreau Indians 085--in 1903, NDSU 85,

South Dakota State 080--in 2000, NDSU 80,

Minnesota State-Moor-head 0

80--in 1917, NDSU 80, Fargo College 0

Widest Margin of Defeat:74--in 1958, Trinity 80,

NDSU 666--in 1949, Marquette 66,

NDSU 062--in 1937, Minnesota 69,

NDSU 760--in 1950, South Dakota

State 60, NDSU 059--in 1954, Wichita State

59, NDSU 059--in 1947, Iowa 59,

NDSU 0

MILESTONES1st Win--1894--NDSU 24, UND 6 (First game played)50th Win--1911--NDSU 5, Fargo College 0100th Win--1926--NDSU 6, St. Mary's 0150th Win--1936--NDSU 15, Concordia 0200th Win--1959--NDSU 32, Northern Iowa 22250th Win--1968--NDSU 49, Nebraska-Omaha 7300th Win--1973--NDSU 21, North Dakota 14350th Win--1981--NDSU 48,

South Dakota State 24400th Win--1985--NDSU 31,

UC Davis 12450th Win--1990--NDSU 62,

St. Cloud State 3500th Win--1995--NDSU 41,

North Dakota 10550th Win--2001--NDSU 47,

St. Cloud State 21600th Win--2008--NDSU 34,

Indiana State 7

UNBEATEN YEARS(regular-season play)1990--10-0-0 NCC Champion (Hager)1988--10-0-0 NCC Champion (Hager)1986--10-0-0 NCC Champion (Solomon-

son)1982--11-0-0 NCC Champion (Morton)1970--8-0-1 NCC Champion (Erhardt)1969--9-0-0 NCC Champion (Erhardt)1968--9-0-0 NCC Champion (Erhardt)1967--9-0-0 NCC champion (Erhardt)1965--10-0-0 NCC Champion (Mudra)1925--5-0-2 NCC Co- Champions (Cortright)1907--3-0-0 (Dobie)1906--3-0-0 (Dobie)1902--4-0-0 (Cochems)1901--7-0-0 (Harrison)1894--2-0-0 (Bolley)

BACKGROUND

Most consecutive victo-ries: 24, from 1964-1966 (includes two postseason games)

Most consecutive contests without a defeat: 35, from 1968-1971 (includes three postseason bowl games)

Consecutive games un-scored upon: 7, from 1902-1903

Consecutive games with-out scoring--4, from 1897-1898

Consecutive games with-out being shutout: 174, from 1980-1995

UndefeatedNDSU football teams:1894 (2-0)1901 (7-0)1902 (4-0)1906 (3-0)1907 (3-0)1925 (5-0-2) NCC co-cham-

pions1965 (11-0) NCC champions (in-

cludes postseason bowl game)

1968 (10-0) NCC champions (includes post-season bowl game)

1969 (10-0) NCC champions (includes postseason bowl game)

1970 (9-0-1) NCC champi-ons (includes postsea-son bowl game)

1986 (13-0) NCC champi-ons, NCAA champions (includes postseason games)



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LONGEST TD RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE90 yards, Cy Peschel, 1928, vs. South Dakota

State

LONGEST RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE, NO TD75 yards, Arden Beachy, 1992, vs. Mankato

State

LONGEST TD PASS88 yards, Kelly Artz from Kevin Feeney, 1995,

vs. Northern Colorado

LONGEST PASS, NO TD80 yards, Len Kretchman from Gary Barta,

1986, vs. Morningside

LONGEST FIELD GOAL55 yards, Ken Johnson, 1997, vs. South Dakota

State

LONGEST PUNT82 yards, Brian Kraabel, 1975, vs. South Dakota

State

Cy Peschel

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME RECORDS

LONGEST PUNT RETURN98 yards (for TD), Fritz Hanson, 1934, vs.

Oklahoma City

LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN100 yards (for TD), Elmer Parisien, 1923, vs.

South Dakota

LONGEST PASS INTERCEPTION RETURN99 yards (for TD), Peter Gergen, 1927, vs.

DePaul

LONGEST FUMBLE RECOVERY RETURN79 yards, Claudie Miller, 1925, vs. North Dakota

LONGEST BLOCKED KICK RETURN71 yards (for TD), Jerry Dahl, 1974, vs. North

Dakota71 yards (for TD), Rick Budde, 1976, vs. Morn-

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RECORD BOOK SNAPSHOTINDIVIDUAL OFFENSEYards RushingYards RushingCareer: 4,700, Lamar Gordon, 1998-2001Season: 1,727, Lamar Gordon, 2000Game: 263. Tyler Roehl, 2007 vs. Minnesota

Rushing AttemptsRushing AttemptsCareer: 800, Kyle Steffes, 2003-2006Season: 280, Jake Morris, 1997Game: 47, Rod Malone, 2003, vs. Augustana

Yards PassingYards PassingCareer: 7,033, Steve Walker, 2004-07Season: 2,327, Steve Walker, 2006Game: 451, Steve Walker, 2006 vs. Ball State

Passes AttemptedPasses AttemptedCareer: 841, Steve Walker, 2004-07Season: 335, Graig Gorder, 2002Game: 46, Steve Walker, 2006 vs. Ball State; Frank Esposito, 1951 vs. North Dakota

Passes CompletedPasses CompletedCareer: 535, Steve Walker, 2004-07Season: 220, Tony Stauss, 2003Game: 29, Steve Walker, 2006, vs. Ball State

Yards ReceivingYards ReceivingCareer: 2,732, Kole Heckend-orf, 2005-08Season: 1,181, T.R. McDonald, 1993Game: 232, Len Kretchman, 1988, vs. Northern Colorado

ReceptionsReceptionsCareer: 178, Kole Heckendorf, 2005-08Season: 69, T.R. McDonald, 1993Game: 13, Chuck Wiest, 2001, vs. MSU, Mankato; Chuck Wald, 1968, vs. Northern Il-linois

Total OffenseCareer: 7,242, Kevin Feeney, 1995-98Season: 2,373, Ryan Johnson, 1999Game: 466, Graig Gorder, 2002, vs. Nebraska-Omaha

TD Passes ThrownCareer: 60, Steve Walker, 2004-07Season: 20, Steve Walker, 2007Game: 5, Steve Walker, 2007 vs. Sam Houston State; Tony Stauss, 2003 vs. South Dakota

TDs ScoredCareer: 64, Jeff Bentrim, 1983-86Season: 23, Lamar Gordon, 2000; Jeff Bentrim, 1986Game: 5, Kevin Feeney, 1996, vs. Mankato State; Tony Satter, 1988, vs. South Dakota State;

Mark Speral, 1977 vs. North Dakota; Paul Hatchett, 1969 vs. Nebraska-Omaha; Paul Hatchett, 1968 vs. Mankato State

Field GoalsCareer: 45, Shawn Bibeau, 2006-Season: 16, Shawn Bibeau, 2006Game: 4, Ken Kubisz, 1983 vs. Augustana

Extra Point KicksCareer: 178 (of 182), Aaron Pederson, 1998-2001Season: 53 (of 55), Shawn Bibeau, 2007Game: 10 (of 10), Ken Blazei, 1968 vs. Augustana

Total PointsCareer: 386, Jeff Bentrim, 1983-86Season: 138, Lamar Gordon, 2000138, Jeff Bentrim, 1986Game: 30, Kevin Feeney, 1996, vs. Mankato State; Tony Satter, 1988, vs. South Dakota State; Mark Speral, 1977 vs. North Dakota; Paul Hatchett, 1969 vs. Nebraska-Omaha; Paul Hatchett, 1968 vs. Mankato State

INDIVIDUAL DEFENSEUnassisted TacklesCareer: 159, Joe Mays, 2004-07Season: 53, Mike Sheppard, 2003; Joe Cichy, 1969Game: 12, Craig Dahl, 2004 vs. Nicholls State; Jerry Dahl, 1974 vs. South Dakota State

Assisted TacklesCareer: 326, Jim Dick, 1982-86Season: 136, Jim Dick, 1985Game: 21, Paul Schaffner, 1989, vs. South Dakota;, Jim Dick, 1985, vs. Mankato State; Steve Armstrong, 1971, vs. Mankato State

Total TacklesCareer: 398, Rick Budde, 1974-76Season: 167, Jim Dick, 1985Game: 26, Ken Clark, 1989, vs. Nebraska-Omaha

Pass InterceptionsPass InterceptionsCareer: 16, Steve Krumrei, 1967-69Season: 8, Frank Esposito, 1953Game: 4, Frank Esposito, 1953, vs. Northern Iowa

Quarterback SacksQuarterback SacksCareer: 41, Phil Hansen, 1987-90;41, Jerry Dahl, 1973-74Season: 31, Jerry Dahl, 1974Game: 7, Jerry Dahl, 1974, vs. South Dakota State

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RUSHINGTeamYARDS GAINED RUSHINGGame: 563, in 1978, vs. Morningside Season: 3,731, in 1988Average Per Game: 373.1, in 1988

RUSHING ATTEMPTSGame: 80, in 1981, vs. Augustana 80, in 1968 vs. Nebraska-OmahaSeason: 650, in 1981

FIRST DOWNS RUSHINGGame: 29, in 1977, vs. MorningsideSeason: 189, in 1990

TOUCHDOWNS SCOREDSeason: 49, in 1986

IndividualYARDS GAINED RUSHINGGame: 263 (22 carries), Tyler Roehl, vs. Min-

nesota, 2007Season: 1,727 (256 carries), Lamar Gordon,

2000Career: 4,700 (783 carries), Lamar Gordon,

1998-01

YARDS PER RUSHING ATTEMPT AVERAGEGame (Minimum 10 carries): 15.93, Doug

Lloyd (239 on 15), 1988, vs. South DakotaSeason (Minimum 50 carries): 8.8, Tony Satter

(698 on 79), 1988Career (Minimum 200 carries): 7.5, Tony Sat-

ter (3,212 on 430), 1987-90

RUSHING ATTEMPTSGame: 47, Rod Malone, vs. Augustana (SD),

2003Season: 280, Jake Morris, 1997Career: 800, Kyle Steffes, 2003-2006

TOUCHDOWNS RUSHINGGame: 5, Kevin Feeney, 1996, vs. Mankato

State 5, Mark Speral, 1977, vs. North Dakota 5, Paul Hatchett, 1969, vs. Nebraska-Omaha 5, Paul Hatchell, 1968, vs. Mankato StateSeason: 23, Jeff Bentrim, 1986Career: 64, Jeff Bentrim, 1983-86

CAREER 2,000-YARD RUSHING CLUBName Years G Att. Yards* TD By Season Name Years G Att. Yards* TD By Season 1. Lamar Gordon, RB 1998-01 41 783 4,700 62 (698, 1495, 1727, 780)2. Kyle Steffes, HB 2003-06 40 800 3,952 43 (576, 1055, 1071, 1250)

3. Jake Morris, RB 1994-97 35 559 3,688 32 (975, 299, 704, 1710) 4. Chris Simdorn, QB 1987-90 33 599 3,313 53 (359, 1129, 1049, 776) 5. Tony Satter, RB 1987-90 38 430 3,212 31 (601, 696, 901, 1014) 6. Jeff Bentrim, QB 1983-86 35 603 2,945 64 (520, 989, 732, 651) 7. Chad Stark, RB 1983-86 39 406 2,837 30 (333, 827, 820, 857) 8. Tyler Roehl, RB 2004-08 43 388 2,512 35 (14, 14, 1431, 1053) 9. Kevin Feeney, QB 1995-98 41 558 2,473 46 (639, 854, 513,467)10. Doug Lloyd, RB 1985-88 41 340 2,410 14 (109, 532, 758, 1011)11. Paul Hatchett, HB 1967-69 27 387 2,309 35 (288, 1213, 808)12. Mark Speral, QB 1977-80 38 596 2,264 38 (515, 506, 526, 717)13. Ken Rota, HB 1965-67 29 474 2,219 33 (857, 533, 829)14. Tim Mjos, HB 1967-69 27 423 2,143 25 (945, 426, 772)15. Mike Kasowski, RB 1978-81 40 401 2,100 16 (41, 546, 618, 895)

Lamar Gordon holds the school records for season, and career rushing yardage at North Dakota State and fi nished with 31 games of 100 yards or more rushing.

LEADING RUSHERSYear Player Att. YardsYear Player Att. Yards2008 Tyler Roehl 171 10532007 Tyler Roehl 207 14312006 Kyle Steffes 237 12502005 Kyle Steffes 242 10712004 Kyle Steffes 197 10552003 Rod Malone 239 12512002 Rod Malone 172 7132001 Lamar Gordon 129 7802000 Lamar Gordon 256 17271999 Lamar Gordon 259 14951998 Lamar Gordon 139 6981997 Jake Morris 280 17101996 Reggie Scott 139 9251995 Reggie Scott 164 10671994 Jake Morris 120 9751993 Rob Hyland 210 7581992 Arden Beachy 154 6471991 Arden Beachy 129 6131990 Tony Satter 133 10141989 Chris Simdorn 187 10491988 Chris Simdorn 176 11291987 Doug Lloyd 118 7581986 Chad Stark 101 8571985 Chad Stark 131 8201984 Jeff Bentrim 157 9891983 Jeff Bentrim 152 5201982 Dan Harris 173 8831981 Mike Kasowski 152 8951980 Kevin Peters 112 7221979 Robert Blakley 93 6241978 Gordy Sprattler 142 10051977 Jim Baudry 129 8151976 Ross Baglien 127 6131975 Dave Roby 113 4951974 Bruce Reimer 202 6631973 Bruce Reimer 189 8951972 Rich Henry 139 7231971 Tom Varichak 120 5351970 Dennis Preboski 157 7731969 Paul Hatchett 151 8081968 Paul Hatchett 190 12131967 Tim Mjos 170 9451966 Ken Rota 131 5331965 Ken Rota 170 8571964 Bruce Airheart 162 8341963 Bill Sturdevant 91 4491962 Dan Thesing 76 3221961 John Stalpes 160 7301960 Dave Gentzkow 92 5181959 Curt Quenette 128 5991958 Curt Quenette 128 5621957 Charles Hyde 73 318

CAREER TOP FIVERUSHING TD LEADERS

Name Years G TD*1. Jeff Bentrim 1983-86 35 642. Lamar Gordon 1998-01 41 623. Chris Simdorn 1987-90 33 534. Kevin Feeney 1995-98 41 485. Kyle Steffes 2003-06 40 43

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263 TYLER ROEHL, 2007 vs. MINN260 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. USD257 TYLER ROEHL, 2007 vs. ILL. ST.251 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. SDSU246 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. Mankato239 DOUG LLOYD, 1988 vs. USD238 TYLER ROEHL, 2007 vs. SFA229 TYLER ROEHL, 2008 vs. ILL. ST.225 ROD MALONE, 2003 vs. Augustana221 CHAD STARK, 1985 vs. MSU213 MARK SPERAL, 1980 vs. USD210 ROD MALONE, 2003 vs. St. Cloud St.210 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1988 vs. AC204 GORDY SPRATTLER, 1978 vs.MC203 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. SDSU200 LAMAR GORDON, 2001 vs. USD200 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. MSU-Mkto198 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. UN-O198 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1989 vs. MC195 PAUL HATCHETT, 1968 vs. MC193 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. UNC193 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. AC189 REGGIE SCOTT, 1995 vs. MC189 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1988 vs. NMU188 TYLER ROEHL, 2008 vs. Miss. St.185 ROD MALONE, 2002 vs. USD185 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. USD180 LAMAR GORDON, 1999 vs. Mhd St.179 KYLE STEFFES, 2005 vs. Weber State178 JEFF BENTRIM, 1984 vs. UNC178 PAUL HATCHETT, 1968 vs. Mankato177 LAMAR GORDON, 1999 vs. SCSU177 PAUL HATCHETT, 1969 vs. UNI177 TIM MJOS, 1967 vs. UW-M176 KYLE STEFFES, 2004 vs. Weber State176 TONY SATTER, 1990 vs. PSU175 KYLE STEFFES, 2004 vs. Valparaiso175 TONY SATTER, 1990 vs. SCSU175 TONY SATTER, 1990 vs. IUP174 TONY SATTER, 1990 vs. IUP (Title Game)174 KEVIN PETERS, 1980 vs. USD174 DENNIS PREBOSKI, 1970 vs.USD174 WAYNE STEVENSON,1970 vs. Mankato St.174 JOHN STALPES, 1961 vs. AC173 LAMAR GORDON, 1999 vs. UNC173 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. UND173 PAUL HATCHETT, 1967 vs. AC171 TONY SATTER, 1989 vs. UND170 REGGIE SCOTT, 1996 vs. Mank.170 JEFF BENTRIM, 1984 vs. NMU170 RICH HENRY, 1972 vs. AC167 JAKE MORRIS, 1994 vs. AC167 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1988 vs. MU166 REGGIE SCOTT, 1995 vs. SDSU166 JEFF BENTRIM, 1984 vs. SDSU165 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1989 vs. Mank.165 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1989 vs. UND164 REGGIE SCOTT, 1995 vs. UNC164 MARK HANSEN,1992,vs.NEMSU164 CHAD STARK, 1983 vs. TSU164 RICH HENRY, 1972 vs. SDSU163 BRIAN OWEN, 1987 vs. UND161 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1989 vs. SDSU161 PAUL HATCHETT, 1968 vs. UND160 TONY SATTER, 1990 vs. UNC159 ARDEN BEACHY, 1992 vs. MSU158 PAUL HATCHETT, 1969 vs. UN-O157 KEVIN FEENEY, 1996 vs. UND157 MARK SPERAL, 1978 vs. SDSU156 TONY SATTER, 1988 vs. MC156 CHAD STARK, 1984 vs. UC-Davis155 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. NWMS155 REGGIE SCOTT, 1995 vs. UND155 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1988 vs. SCSU154 LAMAR GORDON, 1999 vs. FSU154 REGGIE SCOTT, 1996 vs. SCSU154 KEVIN PETERS, 1980 vs. AC153 KYLE STEFFES, 2006 vs. Northeastern153 BLAINE TOSHNER, 1988,vs.SDSU153 MARK SPERAL, 1977 vs. UND151 TONY SATTER, 1988 vs. PSU149 KYLE STEFFES, 2005 vs. SUU149 ROD MALONE, 2002 vs. WSC148 GORDY SPRATTLER,1977,vs.UND148 GORDY SPRATTLER,1978,v.Mt.St.148 MIKE KASOWSKI, 1979 vs. MC147 LAMAR GORDON, 1999,vs. MSU-M147 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1988 vs. MC146 REGGIE SCOTT, 1995 vs. UN-O

125 TONY SATTER, 1987 vs. USD125 JEFF BENTRIM, 1986 vs. SDSU125 JOE ROLLER, 1968 vs. MC125 TIM MJOS, 1967 vs. USD125 ROGER VILLARREAL,1960,v.USD124 JOHN MAJESKI, 2006 vs. SDSU124 ROD MALONE, 2003 vs. Tusculum124 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. TAM-C124 JAKE MORRIS, 1994 vs. MC124 JEFF BENTRIM, 1984 vs. AC124 MARK SPERAL, 1977 vs. AC124 DENNIS PREBOSKI, 1970 vs. AC124 CURT QUENETTE, 1959 vs. USD123 CHAD STARK, 1986 vs. UNC123 DAVE GENTZKOW, 1960 vs. USD122 REGGIE SCOTT, 1996 vs. SDSU122 ARDEN BEACHY, 1991 vs. USD122 DOUG LLOYD, 1987 vs. Neb.-Omaha122 JAMES MOLSTRE, 1986 vs. Ash.122 JEFF BENTRIM, 1985 vs. SCSU122 CHAD STARK, 1984 vs. USD122 JEFF BENTRIM, 1983 vs. UND122 HANK KLOS, 1982 vs. SCSU122 KEN ROTA, 1967 vs. USD121 BRIAN OWEN, 1985 vs. AC121 DAN HARRIS, 1982 vs. NMU121 MARK NELLERMOE, 1982, v.USD121 BRUCE AIRHEART, 1964,vs.Mhd.St.120 DeSHAWN PERKINS, 2000 vs. SCSU120 KEVIN FEENEY, 1998 vs. MC120 TONY SATTER, 1990 vs. AC120 JEFF BENTRIM, 1983 vs. CSU-Oh120 DAN SMREKAR, 1971 vs. MC

119 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. NWMSU119 KEVIN FEENEY, 1995 vs. Mank.119 JEFF BENTRIM, 1984 vs. Neb.-Omaha119 KEVIN PETERS, 1980 vs. NAU119 PAUL HATCHETT, 1969 vs. UND119 TIM MJOS, 1969 vs. NIU119 BRUCE AIRHEART,1964,vs.SDSU118 TONY SATTER, 1988 vs. CSU-S118 MARK SPERAL, 1980 vs. MC118 MARK RUDRUD, 1977 vs. Neb.-Omaha118 PAUL HATCHETT, 1969 vs. MC117 PAT PASCHALL, 2008 vs. CCSU117 KYLE STEFFES, 2005 vs. Montana St.117 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. UND117 TONY SATTER, 1990 vs. SDSU117 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1988 vs. Neb.-Omaha117 DOUG LLOYD, 1986 vs. Mank.117 JIM BAUDRY, 1977 vs. UND117 BRUCE REIMER, 1973 vs. MC117 DAVE GENTZKOW, 1961 vs. CC117 JOHN EIAN, 1960 vs. UNI116 CHRIS SIMDORN,1990,vs.CP-SLO116 PETE ERICKSON, 1989 vs. Edin.116 KEVIN PETERS, 1981 vs. AC116 DENNIS PREBOWSKI,1970,v.UND115 TONY SATTER, 1990 vs. USD115 DOUG LLOYD, 1988 vs. CSU-Sac.115 DOUG LLOYD, 1987 vs. MC115 CHAD STARK, 1984 vs. SDSU115 JAMES MOLSTRE, 1984 vs. UNC115 BRUCE REIMER, 1973 vs.UND115 DAVE ROBY, 1975 vs. Mont. St.115 MARK RUDRUD, 1978 vs. UNI

Tony Satter's 21 career 100-yard rushing games was tops in Bison history before Lamar Gordon.

146 MARTY SIEH, 1987 vs. UNC146 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1987 vs. SDSU146 ROSS BAGLIEN, 1976 vs. AC145 KEVIN FEENEY, 1996 vs. Mank.145 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1990 vs. IUP144 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1988 vs. UND144 TONY SATTER, 1987 vs. SCSU144 TIM MJOS, 1967 vs. UND143 TYLER ROEHL, 2007 vs. C.MICH143 TONY SATTER, 1988 vs. SDSU143 MIKE BENTSON, 1970 vs. SDSU142 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. UN-O142 LAMAR GORDON, 1998 vs. SDSU142 MIKE KASWOSKI, 1981 vs. Ship.142 TERRY RICHERT, 1977 vs. MC141 KYLE STEFFES, 2005 vs. SDSU141 KYLE STEFFES, 2004 vs. Nicholls St.141 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. MC141 KEVIN FEENEY, 1996 vs. AC141 CHRIS CARLSON, 1991 vs. AC140 KYLE STEFFES, 2003 vs. UN-O140 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs.Delta St.140 BRIAN OWEN, 1987 vs. MC140 JEFF BENTRIM, 1985 vs. NMU140 JAMES MOLSTRE, 1985 vs. USD140 KEVIN PETERS, 1981 vs. SDSU140 GORDY SPRATTLER, 1978 vs. AC139 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1990 vs. UND139 JEFF BENTRIM, 1983 vs. SDSU138 KYLE STEFFES, 2006 vs. Minnesota138 LAMAR GORDON, 1999 vs. UN-O138 TONY SATTER, 1989 vs. EU138 KEVIN PETERS, 1981 vs. Ship.138 TIM MJOS, 1967 vs. Mont St.137 ROB HYLAND, 1993 vs. AC137 MARTY SIEH vs. USD137 KEVIN PETERS, 1981 vs. SFU137 TIM MJOS, 1969 vs. UND137 JIM BAUDRY, 1978 vs. MC137 ROBERT BLAKLEY, 1979 vs.USD136 TYLER ROEHL, 2007 vs. WIU136 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1989 vs. UNC136 KEN ROTA, 1967 vs. UW-M135 ROD MALONE, 2003 vs. USD135 LAMAR GORDON, 2001 vs. SDSU135 KEVIN FEENEY, 1995 vs. UND135 PAUL HATCHETT, 1968 vs. UN-O134 DeSHAWN PERKINS, 2000, vs. NWMSU134 TIM MJOS, 1968 vs. UNI133 PAT PASCHALL, 2008 vs. ILL. ST.133 JAKE MORRIS, 1996 vs. SCSU133 MARTY SIEH, 1989 vs. UNC133 BRUCE REIMER, 1973 vs. UNI133 PAUL HATCHETT, 1968 vs. SDSU133 VANCE CONNOR, 1965 vs.SDSU132 LAMAR GORDON, 2001 vs. WSC132 DOUG LLOYD, 1988 vs. AC132 JEFF BENTRIM, 1985 vs. UNC132 MIKE KASOWSKI, 1981 vs. SFU132 KEVIN PETERS, 1980 vs. Mt. St.132 JIM BAUDRY, 1977 vs. NMU

132 BRUCE AIRHEART, 1964 vs. MC131 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. TAMK131 LAMAR GORDON, 1998 vs. Mank131 DAN PAULSON, 1986 vs. MC130 LAMAR GORDON, 1999 vs. SDSU130 LAMAR GORDON, 1998 vs. SCSU130 BLAINE TOSHNER, 1987 vs. AC130 TOM VARICHAK, 1971 vs. MC130 TIM MJOS, 1967 vs. UN-O129 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1990 vs. AC129 CHAD STARK, 1986 vs. NMU129 BRUCE REIMER, 1973 vs. Mankato St.129 KEN ROTA, 1965 vs. AC129 DAVE GENTZKOW, 1961 vs. USD128 KYLE STEFFES, 2006 vs. Ga. Southern128 KYLE STEFFES, 2004 vs. UNC128 KEVIN FEENEY, 1996 vs. SDSU128 TONY SATTER, 1989 vs. JSU128 JOE ROLLER, 1969 vs. NMU127 KYLE STEFFES, 2006 vs. Cal Poly127 JAKE MORRIS, 1994 vs. SDSU127 JEFF WILLIS, 1982 vs. NMU127 BRUCE REIMER, 1974 vs. AC126 KYLE STEFFES, 2006 vs. Southern Utah126 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. SCSU126 JAKE MORRIS, 1995 vs. Delta St.126 TONY SATTER, 1990 vs. UNC126 DOUG LLOYD, 1988 vs. UNC126 JIM BAUDRY, 1978 vs. NAU125 TYLER ROEHL, 2008 vs. SIU125 LAMAR GORDON, 1998 vs. USD125 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. AC125 ROB HYLAND, 1993 vs. MSU

225 ROD MALONE, 2003 vs. Augustana

180 LAMAR GORDON, 1999 vs. Mhd St.

31 Lamar Gordon 21 Tony Satter20 Kyle Steffes20 Jake Morris 19 Chris Simdorn17 Jeff Bentrim15 Chad Stark12 Tyler Roehl12 Doug Lloyd12 Paul Hatchett11 Reggie Scott10 Tim Mjos10 Kevin Peters 9 Rod Malone 9 Kevin Feeney 9 Mike Kasowski 7 Ken Rota 7 Bruce Reimer 6 Mark Speral 6 Gordy Sprattler 6 Jim Baudry 6 Arden Beachy 5 DeShawn Perkins4 Pat Paschall

4 Chris Carlson 4 Marty Sieh 4 Ross Baglien 4 Bruce Airheart 4 Dennis Preboski 4 Curt Quenette 4 John Stalpes 3 Brian Owen 3 James Molstre 3 Mike Bentson 3 Dave Roby 3 Mark Hansen 3 Pete Erickson 3 Rob Hyland 2 Pete Blincoe 2 Cinque Chapman 2 Blaine Toshner 2 Dave Gentzkow 2 Rich Henry 2 Joe Roller 2 Wayne Stevenson 2 Bill Sturdevant 2 Mark Rudrud

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114 KYLE STEFFES, 2005 vs. UAM114 LAMAR GORDON, 1999 vs. USD114 DOUG LLOYD, 1988 vs. SCSU114 JAMES MOLSTRE, 1985, v. CP-SLO114 KEVIN PETERS, 1981 vs. UPS114 MIKE BENTSON, 1970 vs. Mank.114 JOHN STALPES, 1961 vs. Conc.113 ARDEN BEACHY, 1991 vs. UND113 TONY SATTER, 1989 vs. UNC113 DOUG LLOYD, 1988 vs. UND113 CHAD STARK, 1985 vs. No. Ala.113 MIKE KASOWSKI, 1981 vs. UNC113 MIKE KASOWSKI, 1980 vs. NAU113 ROSS BAGLIEN, 1976 vs. EKU113 KEN ROTA, 1965 vs. UW-M112 ROD MALONE, 2003 vs. MSU-Mankato112 ROD MALONE, 2003 vs. Neb.-Omaha112 DESHAWN PERKINS, 2001, vs. SCSU112 ARDEN BEACHY, 1992, vs. NEMS112 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1990 vs. MC112 DOUG LLOYD, 1986 vs. UND112 MIKE KASOWSKI, 1981 vs. UN-O112 DAVE ROBY, 1976 vs. UND112 BILL STURDEVANT, 1964 vs.SDSU112 BILL STURDEVANT, 1963 vs. MC111 KYLE STEFFES, 2006 vs. UC Davis111 SYMEON CABELL, 2006 vs. CSP111 JEFF BENTRIM, 1986 vs. CSU-Ohio111 JEFF BENTRIM, 1986 vs. USD111 CHAD STARK, 1985 vs. UC Davis111 CHAD STARK, 1984 vs. AC111 CHAD STARK, 1983 vs. SCSU111 KEVIN PETERS, 1981 vs. USD111 MIKE BENTSON, 1971 vs. NAU110 KYLE STEFFES, 2003 vs. Montana110 BRIAN TURNER, 2001 vs. MSU-Mankato110 KEVIN FEENEY, 1997 vs. WGU110 MARK HANSEN, 1991 vs. Mank.110 JEFF BENTRIM,1984,vs.UC-Davis110 TIM MJOS, 1969 vs. NAU110 PAUL HATCHETT, 1968 vs. USD110 KEN ROTA, 1965 vs. STU110 MARK SPERAL, 1980 vs.Mt. St.109 PETE BLINCOE, 2006 vs. Cal Poly109 KYLE STEFFES, 2006 vs. Concordia-St.P.109 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 VS. W. Geo.109 JAKE MORRIS, 1996 vs. Mankato St.109 MARTY SIEH vs. Mankato109 TONY SATTER vs. Cal Poly109 DAN HARRIS, 1982 vs. UNC109 MARK NELLERMOE, 1981 vs.UND108 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. UNC108 JAKE MORRIS, 1994 vs. SCSU108 PETE ERICKSON, 1992 vs. USD108 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1988, v. CSU-S108 DOUG LLOYD, 1987 vs. UND108 ROSS BAGLIEN, 1977 vs. UNC108 BRUCE REIMER, 1972 vs. MC108 BRUCE GRASAMKE, 1968 vs. AC107 PETE BLINCOE, 2007 vs. MVSU107 CINQUE CHAPMAN, 2005 vs. UNC107 CRAIG FREDRICKSON,1998,vs.ESU107 CHRIS CARLSON, 1991 vs. GVSU107 DOUG LLOYD, 1988 vs. Mankato St.107 CHAD STARK, 1986 vs. AC106 DeSHAWN PERKINS, 2000,vs.MSU Moorhead106 MIKE KASOWSKI, 1981 vs. Puget Sound106 MIKE KASOWSKI, 1980 vs. AC106 STEVE HILBRANDS, 1974 vs. MC106 BRUCE AIRHEART, 1964 vs. AC106 JOHN STALPES, 1961 vs. USD106 PAUL HATCHETT, 1968 vs. ASU106 ARDEN BEACHY, 1991 vs. MC105 PAT PASCHALL, 2007 vs. ILL. ST.105 PAT PASCHALL, 2007 vs. SUU105 CINQUE CHAPMAN, 2004 vs. UC Davis105 LAMAR GORDON, 2001 vs. AC105 LAMAR GORDON, 1999 vs. AC105 RAUL SANCHEZ, 1992 vs. NEMS105 TONY SATTER, 1989 vs. SCSU105 DAN PAULSON, 1988 vs. UNC105 JEFF BENTRIM, 1985 vs. Cal Poly105 MIKE KASOWSKI, 1981 vs. AC105 JIM BAUDRY, 1977 vs. UNI105 PAUL LARSON, 1976 vs. UNC105 DENNIS PREBOSKI, 1970,vs.SDSU105 MIKE HASBARGEN,1966,vs.SDSU105 CURT QUENETTE, 1958 vs. AC104 TYLER ROEHL, 2008 vs. YSU104 ROD MALONE, 2003 vs. Concordia-St.P.104 KEVIN FEENEY, 1997 vs. AC104 ROB HYLAND, 1996 vs. USD104 CHRIS SIMDORN, 1989 vs. AC104 WAYNE STEVENSON,1971 vs. Mank. St.

104 JACK HAGEN, 1967 vs. UND104 JIM BAUDRY, 1978 vs. UNI103 REGGIE SCOTT, 1996 vs. USD103 TEOTHA SANDERS, 1973 vs. UND103 KEN ROTA, 1966 vs. UW-M103 GORDY SPRATTLER, 1978 vs. WSC103 GORDY SPRATTLER, 1978 vs. USD102 TYLER ROEHL, 2008 vs. Indiana St.102 KYLE STEFFES, 2005 vs. Nicholls State102 REGGIE SCOTT, 1995 vs. Mank. St.102 REGGIE SCOTT, 1995 vs. USD102 PETE ERICKSON, 1992 vs. SDSU102 ARDEN BEACHY, 1991 vs. AC102 CHAD STARK, 1986 vs. UN-O102 CHAD STARK, 1984 vs. UN-O102 TIM MJOS, 1969 vs. AC102 KEN ROTA, 1965 vs. UM-D102 WAYNE WALL, 1958 vs. UNI101 LAMAR GORDON, 2001 vs. Angelo St.101 LAMAR GORDON, 2000 vs. MSU-Mhd101 JAKE MORRIS, 1997 vs. SCSU101 JAKE MORRIS, 1995 vs. Vald. St.101 JAKE MORRIS, 1994 vs. Mank. St.101 CHRIS CARLSON, 1991 vs. MC101 JEFF BENTRIM, 1986 vs. UN-O101 JEFF WILLIS, 1982 vs. AC101 ROSS BAGLIEN, 1977 vs. Mt.St.101 CURT QUENETTE, 1958 vs. CC101 BRUCE REIMER, 1974 vs. UW-M100 TYLER ROEHL, 2008 vs. CCSU100 TYLER ROEHL, 2007 vs. Cal Poly100 KYLE STEFFES, 2006 vs. SFA100 MARK HANSEN, 1990 vs. UN-O100 CHAD STARK, 1985 vs. MC100 JOHN STALPES, 1961 vs. UND100 CURT QUENETTE, 1969 vs. SDSU100 DAVE ROBY, 1976 vs. MC

Kyle Steffes became the fi rst North Dakota State running back to roll up three 1,000-yard seasons and is No. 2 in career rushing. He had rushed for 100 yards or better in 20 games.

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PASSINGTeamYARDS GAINED PASSINGGame: 451, in 2006, vs. Ball StateSeason: 2,518, in 2007

PASS ATTEMPTSGame: 47, in 2006, vs. Ball State 47, in 1998, vs. Nebraska-Omaha 47, in 1951, vs. North DakotaSeason: 339, in 2002

PASS COMPLETIONSGame: 29, in 2006, vs. Ball StateSeason: 222, in 2003

PASS PERCENTAGESeason: .677 (222-328), in 2003

FIRST DOWNS PASSINGGame: 18, in 2006, vs. Ball StateSeason: 113, in 2007

TOUCHDOWN PASSESGame: 5, in 2007 vs. Sam Houston State 5, in 2003, vs. South Dakota 5, in 1990, vs. St. Cloud State 5, in 1965, vs. Minnesota-DuluthSeason: 21, in 1997

PASSES HAD INTERCEPTEDGame: 5, in 2004 vs. Northern Colorado 5, in 1974, vs. Mankato State 5, in 1963, vs. Northern IowaSeason: 18, in 1997 and 1966

CAREER TOP FIVE PASSING COMPLETION LEADERS TotalName G Att. Comp.* INT Yards Comp. By Season Name G Att. Comp.* INT Yards Comp. By Season 1. Steve Walker, 2004-07 44 841 535 21 7033 47, 137, 185, 1662. Tony Stauss, 2003-04 20 520 345 18 3457 220, 1253. Kevin Feeney, 1995-98 41 586 304 24 4769 50, 34, 101, 1194. Graig Gorder, 1999-02 31 587 287 17 3559 0, 12, 106, 1695. Ryan Johnson, 1997-00 36 466 240 17 3806 7, 11, 127, 95

CAREER TOP FIVE PASSING YARDS LEADERS TotalName G Att. Comp. INT Yards* Yards By Season Name G Att. Comp. INT Yards* Yards By Season 1. Steve Walker, 2004-07 44 841 535 21 7,033 704, 1781, 2220, 23272. Kevin Feeney, 1995-98 41 586 304 24 4769 910, 721, 1321, 18173. Ryan Johnson, 1997-00 36 466 240 17 3806 127, 116, 2153, 14104. Mark Speral, 1977-80 36 474 225 22 3721 456, 911, 1377, 9775. Graig Gorder, 1999-02 31 587 287 17 3559 0, 273, 1336, 1950

North Dakota Statequarterback Steve Walker is the program’s all-time passing leader.

IndividualPASS ATTEMPTSGame: 46, Steve Walker, 2006 vs. Ball State 46, Frank Esposito, 1951, vs. North DakotaSeason: 335, Graig Gorder, 2002Career: 841, Steve Walker, 2004-07

PASS COMPLETIONSGame: 29, Steve Walker, 2006 vs. Ball StateSeason: 220, Tony Stauss, 2003Career: 535, Steve Walker, 2004-07

PASS COMPLETION PERCENTAGEGame: 1.000, Steve Walker (10-10), 2004 vs.

Northern ColoradoSeason: .783, Steve Walker (47-60), 2004Career: .648, Arden Beachy (151-233), 1990-93

YARDS GAINED PASSINGGame: 451, Steve Walker, 2006 vs. Ball StateSeason: 2,327, Steve Walker, 2007Career: 7,033, Steve Walker, 2004-07

YARDS PER PASS COMPLETION AVERAGEGame: 53.7, Jeff Bentrim (161 on 3), 1986, vs.

St. Cloud StateSeason: 25.2, Brian Owen (503 on 20), 1988Career: 18.2, Brian Owen (1,332 on 73), 1985-88

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TOUCHDOWN PASSES THROWNGame: 5, Steve Walker, 2007 vs. Sam Houston

State 5, Tony Stauss, 2003, vs. South DakotaSeason: 20, Ryan Johnson, 2007Career: 60, Steve Walker, 2004-07

CONSECUTIVE PASSES COMPLETEDGame: 10, Steve Walker, 2004, vs. Northern

Colorado 10, Graig Gorder, 2002, vs. Nebraska-

Omaha (Note: Kevin Feeney completed 10 straight in the 1995 playoffs vs. North Dakota)Season: 16, Steve Walker, 2004, (Valpo/UNC/

Montana Tech)

CONSECUTIVE PASSES WITHOUTAN INTERCEPTIONSeason: 110, Steve Walker, 2005-06

PASSES HAD INTERCEPTEDGame: 5, Tony Stauss, 2004 vs. Northern Colorado 5, Paul Walczak, 1974, vs. Montana State 5, Frank Hentges, 1963, vs. North DakotaSeason: 15, Nick Mertens, 2008Career: 25, Paul Walczak, 1973-74

LEADING PASSERSYear Player Year Player Att. Comp. INT TD YardsAtt. Comp. INT TD Yards2008 Nick Mertens 260 152 15 16 20042007 Steve Walker 248 166 10 20 23272006 Steve Walker 288 185 4 16 22202005 Steve Walker 245 137 7 14 17812004 Tony Stauss 195 125 11 11 13232003 Tony Stauss 325 220 7 15 21342002 Graig Gorder 335 169 9 11 19502001 Graig Gorder 220 106 7 9 13362000 Ryan Johnson 194 95 7 10 14101999 Ryan Johnson 224 127 8 18 21531998 Kevin Feeney 216 119 9 13 18171997 Kevin Feeney 186 101 7 16 13211996 Kevin Feeney 77 34 4 2 7211995 Kevin Feeney 107 50 4 6 9101994 Rob Hyland 135 71 8 11 12341993 Rob Hyland 151 90 6 12 14341992 Arden Beachy 123 80 6 9 13191991 Arden Beachy 86 56 1 7 9191990 Chris Simdorn 73 41 2 9 8211989 Chris Simdorn 52 31 3 2 4251988 Chris Simdorn 50 34 3 4 4801987 Brian Owen 71 36 5 7 4591986 Jeff Bentrim 115 53 2 9 9961985 Jeff Bentrim 92 48 5 3 7321984 Jeff Bentrim 116 61 5 10 8621983 Jeff Bentrim 81 45 5 2 8101982 Mark Nellermoe 147 66 11 6 10251981 Mark Nellermoe 59 24 4 2 4591980 Mark Speral 118 61 6 5 9771979 Mark Speral 160 75 10 7 13771978 Mark Speral 121 56 3 5 9111977 Mark Speral 75 33 3 6 4561976 Steve Campbell 75 36 5 4 5581975 Randy Thiele 123 45 10 4 4881974 Paul Walczek 162 64 14 7 10551973 Paul Walczek 128 62 11 7 8431972 Don Siverson 213 90 9 12 14421971 Mike Bentson 107 49 9 4 8941970 Mike Bentson 165 74 8 14 12841969 Bruce Grasamke 163 85 5 7 10781968 Bruce Grasamke 144 78 8 7 9221967 Terry Hanson 127 69 5 5 10541966 Terry Hanson 207 114 13 14 14931965 Terry Hanson 77 39 4 8 5481964 Frank Hentges 83 29 3 3 5501963 Frank Hentges 125 53 8 4 7601962 Harold Hughes 76 28 5 2 3911961 Ron Erdmann 56 25 0 0 2591960 Ron Erdmann 53 21 5 5 2551959 Ross Fortier 95 44 7 7 7741958 Ross Fortier 76 29 9 5 3961957 Jerry Walcher 29 10 5 0 159

Brian Owen (above) passed for a then-single game record 324 yards against Northern Colorado in 1988 until Ryan Johnson snapped it 11 seasons later against the same team (341). Johnson’s record was broken by Steve Walker, who turned in a 451-yard effort against Ball State in 2006.

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IndividualRECEPTIONSGame: 13, Charles Wiest, 2001, vs.

Minnesota State-Mankato 13, Chuck Wald, 1968, vs. North-

ern IllinoisSeason: 69, T.R. McDonald, 1993Career: 178, Kole Heckendorf,

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YARDS GAINED RECEIVINGGame: 232, Len Kretchman (5

catches), 1988, vs. Northern Colorado

Season: 1,181, T.R. McDonald (69 catches), 1993

Career: 2,732, Kole Heckendorf (178 catches), 2005-08

YARDS PER RECEPTION AVG.Game (Minimum 2 catches): 58.5,

Pete Lana (2 catches), 1971, vs. Northern Arizona

Season (Minimum 10 catches): 26.8, Len Kretchman (24 catches), 1988

Career (Minimum 25 catches): 23.9, Joe Barnes (27 catches), 1979-81

TD PASS RECEPTIONSGame: 4, T.R. McDonald, vs. St.

Cloud State, 1993Season: 11, T.R. McDonald, 1993Career: 26, Tim Strehlow, 1996-99

CAREER TOP FIVE RECEPTION LEADERSName Years G No.* Yards TD By Season Name Years G No.* Yards TD By Season 1. Kole Heckendorf 2005-08 43 178 2,732 17 37, 52, 48, 412. Travis White 2002-06 42 163 1,834 15 36, 26, 57, 443. T.R. McDonald 1990-93 39 134 2,544 22 9, 23, 33, 694. Tim Strehlow 1996-99 43 121 2,344 26 15, 32, 37, 375. Marques Johnson 2002-05 41 98 1,508 12 37, 19, 22, 20

CAREER TOP FIVE YARDAGE LEADERSName Years G Yards* No. TD By Season Name Years G Yards* No. TD By Season 1. Kole Heckendorf 2005-08 43 2,732 178 17 470, 752, 766, 7441. T.R. McDonald 1990-93 39 2,544 134 22 177, 585, 601, 11812. Tim Strehlow 1996-99 43 2,344 121 26 331, 585, 600, 8284. Len Kretchman 1985-88 41 1,915 84 24 242, 688, 343, 6425. Travis White 2002-06 42 1,834 163 15 320, 240, 776, 498

CAREER TOP FIVETD RECEPTION LEADERS

Name Years G TD*1. Tim Strehlow 1996-99 43 26 2. Len Kretchman 1985-88 41 243. T.R. McDonald 1990-93 39 224. Eric Nelson 1997-00 43 185. Kole Heckendorf 2005-08 43 17

LEADING RECEIVERSYear Player Year Player No. Yds TDs2008 Kole Heckendorf 41 744 42007 Kole Heckendorf 48 766 62006 Kole Heckendorf 52 752 52005 Kole Heckendorf 37 470 22004 Travis White 57 776 92003 Allen Burrell 56 570 42002 Marques Johnson 37 749 52001 Jared Peck 24 268 4 Charles Wiest 24 344 22000 Eric Nelson 24 417 51999 Tim Strehlow 37 828 91998 Tim Strehlow 37 600 61997 Tim Strehlow 32 585 81996 Scott Swanson 19 411 01995 Mike Gidley 21 377 31994 Mike Gidley 27 564 61993 T.R. McDonald 69 1181 111992 T.R. McDonald 33 601 41991 T.R. McDonald 23 585 51990 Craig Geren 20 423 31989 Troy Stockstad 16 178 01988 Jeff Johnson 25 343 21987 Len Kretchman 17 343 81986 Len Kretchman 28 688 61985 Myles Bosch 27 539 31984 Stacy Robinson 34 551 81983 Stacy Robinson 31 593 31982 Stacy Robinson 23 482 21981 Joe Barnes 15 336 21980 Steve Sponberg 26 313 11979 Lane Brettingen 18 213 11978 Mike McTague 27 439 41977 Mike McTague 23 396 61976 Bill Nutton 22 427 31975 Dave Roby 12 90 0 Brian Kraabel 12 190 11974 Bruce Reimer 15 275 2 Dave Sande 15 190 11973 Steve McMillan 23 357 11972 Pete Lana 29 443 31971 Ralph Wirtz 23 415 11970 Pete Lana 24 432 41969 Chuck Wald 35 381 31968 Chuck Wald 47 561 51967 Orell Schmitz 20 283 31966 Lowell Linderman 33 507 41965 Lowell Linderman 29 439 51964 Lowell Linderman 18 182 21963 Ron Hanson 19 395 01962 Bruce Airheart 15 227 21961 Tom Reynolds 11 113 01960 John Stalpes 9 131 11959 Bill Bartels 21 363 31958 Gary Ahlgren 11 168 31957 John Campagna 12 184 1

RECEIVING

Kole Heckendorf became NDSU’s all-time leader in pass receptions and yard-age during the 2008 season.

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CAREER TOP FIVE TOTAL OFFENSE LEADERS TotalName G Plays Rush Pass Yards* By Season Name G Plays Rush Pass Yards* By Season 1. Kevin Feeney, 1995-98 41 1144 2473 4769 7242 1549, 1575, 1834, 22842. Steve Walker, 2004-07 44 1011 111 7033 7144 688, 1834, 2272, 23503. Jeff Bentrim, 1983-86 35 1007 2945 3400 6345 1330, 1851, 1517, 16474. Mark Speral, 1977-80 36 1070 2264 3721 5985 971, 1417, 1903, 16945. Chris Simdorn, 1987-90 33 799 3313 1889 5202 522, 1609, 1474, 1597

TOTAL OFFENSETeamYARDS GAINEDGame: 756, vs. Morningside, 1988Season: 5,098 in 2007Average Per Game: 478.9, in 1988

TOTAL PLAYSGame: 97, 1968, vs. Nebraska-OmahaSeason: 808, 1982

IndividualATTEMPTSGame: 60, Graig Gorder, 2001, vs. Minn. St.-

MankatoSeason: 410, Graig Gorder, 2002Career: 1,144, Kevin Feeney, 1995-98

YARDS GAINEDGame: 466, Graig Gorder, 2002, vs. Nebraska-

OmahaSeason: 2,373, Ryan Johnson, 1999Career: 7,242, Kevin Feeney, 1995-98

Speral Bentson

Hanson Hyland

Grasamke

Fortier

Campbell

TOTAL OFFENSE LEADERSYear Player Year Player Plays Rush Pass Total Plays Rush Pass Total 2008 Nick Mertens 309 82 2004 20862007 Steve Walker 297 23 2327 23502006 Steve Walker 331 52 2220 22722005 Steve Walker 302 53 1781 18342004 Tony Stauss 204 -49 1323 12742003 Tony Stauss 353 -154 2134 19802002 Graig Gorder 410 182 1950 21322001 Graig Gorder 284 159 1336 14952000 Lamar Gordon 256 1727 0 17271999 Ryan Johnson 311 220 2153 23731998 Kevin Feeney 340 467 1817 22841997 Kevin Feeney 282 513 1321 18341996 Kevin Feeney 259 854 721 15751995 Kevin Feeney 263 639 910 15491994 Rob Hyland 318 482 1234 17161993 Rob Hyland 361 759 1434 21931992 Arden Beachy 277 647 1319 19661991 Arden Beachy 215 613 919 15321990 Chris Simdorn 225 821 776 15971989 Chris Simdorn 239 1049 425 14741988 Chris Simdorn 226 1129 480 16091987 Brian Owen 204 563 459 10221986 Jeff Bentrim 270 651 996 16471985 Jeff Bentrim 231 785 732 15171984 Jeff Bentrim 273 989 862 18511983 Jeff Bentrim 233 520 810 13301982 Mark Nellermoe 355 834 1025 18591981 Mark Nellermoe 233 502 459 9611980 Mark Speral 305 717 977 16941979 Mark Speral 346 526 1377 19031978 Mark Speral 245 506 911 14171977 Mark Speral 174 515 456 9711976 Steve Campbell 212 401 588 9591975 Randy Thiele 235 171 488 6591974 Paul Walczak 263 182 1055 12371973 Paul Walczak 228 260 843 11031972 Don Siverson 285 68 1442 15101971 Mike Bentson 179 244 894 11381970 Mike Bentson 227 444 1284 17281969 Bruce Grasamke 234 419 1078 14971968 Paul Hatchett 190 1213 0 12131967 Terry Hanson 150 32 1054 10221966 Terry Hanson 256 86 1493 15791965 Ken Rota 177 857 60 9171964 Bruce Airheart 162 834 0 8341963 Frank Hentges 157 39 760 7991962 Harold Hughes 89 35 391 4261961 John Stalpes 176 730 54 7841960 Dave Gentzkow 92 518 0 5181959 Ross Fortier 127 36 774 8101958 Curt Quenette 133 562 50 6121957 Charles Hyde 73 318 0 318

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SCORINGTeamPOINTS SCOREDGame: 80, vs. Minn. St.-Moorhead (80-0), 2000Season: 438, in 1999

AVERAGE POINTS PER GAMESeason: 42.7, in 1986

TOUCHDOWNS SCOREDGame: 11, vs. Minn. St.-Moorhead, 2000Season: 60, in 1986

EXTRA-POINTS KICKEDGame: 11 of 11, vs. Minn. St.-Moorhead, 2000Season: 53 of 55, in 2007 53 of 54, in 1999 (Note: The 50 of 50 mark in 1968 is an

NCAA RECORD)

FEWEST POINTS SCOREDSeason: 32, in 1957

IndividualTOUCHDOWNS SCOREDGame: 5, Kevin Feeney, 1996, vs. Mankato

State 5, Tony Satter, 1988, vs. South Dakota State 5, Mark Speral, 1977, vs. North Dakota 5, Paul Hatchett, 1969, vs. Neb.-Omaha 5, Paul Hatchett, 1968, vs. Mankato StateSeason: 23, Lamar Gordon, 2000 23, Jeff Bentrim, 1986Career: 64, Lamar Gordon, 1998-2001 64, Jeff Bentrim, 1983-86

TOTAL POINTSGame: 30, Kevin Feeney, 1996, vs. Mankato State 30, Tony Satter, 1988, vs. South Dakota State 30, Mark Speral, 1977, vs. North Dakota 30, Paul Hatchett, 1969, vs. Neb.-Omaha 30, Paul Hatchett, 1968, vs. Mankato StateSeason: 138, Lamar Gordon, 2000 138, Jeff Bentrim, 1986Career: 386, Jeff Bentrim, 1983-86

FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTSGame: 5, by Shawn Bibeau, 2006 vs. MinnesotaSeason: 23, Shawn Bibeau (16 made), 2006Career: 64, Shawn Bibeau (45 made), 2006-

TOP FIVE CAREER SCORERSName TD PAT FG Points*1. Jeff Bentrim, 1983-86 64 2 0 3862. Lamar Gordon, 1998-01 64 0 0 3843. Chris Simdorn, 1987-90 53 4 0 3224. Kevin Feeney, 1995-98 48 3 0 294 5. Shawn Bibeau, 2006- 0 133 45 268

Jeff Bentrim broke Walter Payton's NCAA mark (all divisions) for career rushing TDs with 64.

LEADING SCORERSYear Player Year Player TD PAT-1 PAT-2 FG Pts 2008 Shawn Bibeau 0 36 0 15 812007 Tyler Roehl 21 0 0 0 1262006 Shawn Bibeau 0 44 0 16 922005 Kyle Steffes 14 0 0 0 842004 Kyle Steffes 13 0 0 0 782003 Rod Malone 18 0 0 0 1082002 Cory Vartanian 0 21 0 8 452001 Lamar Gordon 11 0 0 0 662000 Lamar Gordon 23 0 0 0 1381999 Lamar Gordon 22 0 0 0 1321998 Aaron Pederson 0 41 0 11 741997 Jake Morris 15 0 0 0 901996 Kevin Feeney 20 0 0 0 1201995 Kevin Feeney 15 0 1 0 921994 Rob Hyland 13 0 0 0 781993 T.R. McDonald 13 0 0 0 781992 Kyle Carlson 10 0 1 0 621991 Arden Beachy 11 0 1 0 681990 Chris Simdorn 17 0 0 0 1021989 Chris Simdorn 13 0 1 0 801988 Chris Simdorn 18 0 1 0 1101987 Brian Owen 11 0 0 0 661986 Jeff Bentrim 23 0 0 0 138#1985 Jeff Bentrim 18 0 1 0 110#1984 Jeff Bentrim 14 0 0 0 84#1983 Ken Kubisz 0 23 0 13 621982 Mark Nellermoe 15 0 0 0 901981 Mark Nellermoe 8 0 1 0 501980 Mark Speral 10 0 0 0 601979 Mark Speral 10 0 1 0 621978 Mike McTague 4 32 0 7 771977 Mike McTague 6 43 0 6 971976 Ross Baglien 7 0 0 0 421975 Dave Roby 7 0 0 0 421974 Bruce Reimer 9 0 0 0 541973 Bruce Reimer 10 0 0 0 801972 Don Siverson 8 0 1 0 501971 Tom Varichak 8 0 0 0 481970 Jim Twardy 6 39 0 3 841969 Paul Hatchett 18 0 0 0 1081968 Paul Hatchett 19 0 0 0 1141967 Ken Rota 13 0 0 0 78 Tim Mjos 13 0 0 0 781966 Ken Rota 8 0 0 0 481965 Ken Rota 16 0 0 0 961964 Bruce Airheart 9 0 0 0 541963 Ed Pfl ipsen 8 0 0 0 481962 Bruce Airheart 3 0 0 0 181961 John Stalpes 7 0 1 0 441960 Dave Gentzkow 10 0 1 0 621959 Gary Ahlgren 11 0 7 0 801958 Curt Quenette 5 0 2 0 341957 Ross Fortier 2 0 0 0 12

#NCAA Scoring Champion

FIELD GOALSGame: 4, Ken Kubisz, 1983, vs. AugustanaSeason: 16, Shawn Bibeau (23 attempts), 2006Career: 45, Shawn Bibeau (64 attempts),

2006-

EXTRA POINT KICK ATTEMPTSGame: 10, Ken Blazei (10 made), 1968, vs.

AugustanaSeason: 55, Shawn Bibeau (53 made), 2007Career: 182, Aaron Pederson (178 made),

1998-01

EXTRA POINT KICKSGame: 10, Ken Blazei (10 attempts), 1968, vs.

AugustanaSeason: 53, Shawn Bibeau (55 attempts), 2007Career: 178, Aaron Pederson (182 attempts),

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IndividualKICKOFF RETURN YARDAGESeason: 751, Tony Satter (24 returns), 1989Career: 1,407, Shamen Washington (55 returns),

2004-

KICKOFF RETURN AVERAGESeason: 32.0, Mike Kinsella (13 returns), 1960Career: 28.67, John Majeski (21 returns), 2004-07

IndividualPUNT RETURN YARDAGESeason: 428, Richard Lewis (27 returns), 2000Career: 882, Shamen Washington (67 returns),

2004-

PUNT RETURN AVERAGESeason (Minimum 20 returns): 16.5, Keith

Krebsbach (24 returns), 1973Career (Minimum 30 returns): 14.6, Keith

Krebsbach (38 returns), 1972-73

TOP FIVE CAREERPUNT RETURNERS

Name No. Yds. Avg.*Name No. Yds. Avg.*1. Keith Krebsbach, 1972-73 38 553 14.62. Richard Lewis, 2000-01 53 757 14.33. Mike Kinsella, 1959-63 23 311 13.54. Shamen Washington, 2004- 67 882 13.25. Blaine Toshner, 1985-88 32 335 10.5

TOP FIVE CAREERKICKOFF RETURNERS

Name No. Yds. Avg.*ame No. Yds. Avg.*1. John Majeski, 2004-07 21 602 28.672. Tyrone Braxton, 1983-86 19 543 28.573. Mike Kinsella, 1959-63 18 508 28.224. Tony Satter, 1987-90 45 1229 27.315. Shamen Washington, 2004- 55 1407 25.6

ALL-PURPOSERUNNINGIndividualALL-PURPOSERUNNING YARDAGE(Rushing, Kick Returns, Receiving)Game: 387, Tony Satter (12 attempts), 1989,

vs. Northern Michigan [6-67 rush, 4-214 KO returns, 2-106 punt returns]

Season: 1,890, Lamar Gordon (270 attempts), 2000 [256-1727 rush, 14-163 receiving]

Career: 5,263, Lamar Gordon (831 attempts), 1998-01 [783-4700 rush, 44-442 receiving, 4-101 KO returns]

ALL-PURPOSERUNNING AVERAGEGame: 45.0, Richard Lewis (3-135), 2000, vs.

Minn. St.-MoorheadSeason: 20.1, Tim Strehlow (76-1529), 1999Career: 18.6, T.R. McDonald (144-2683), 1990-93

TOP FIVE CAREERALL-PURPOSE RUNNERS

Name No. Yds. Avg.*Name No. Yds. Avg.*1. T.R. McDonald, 1990-93 144 2683 18.62. Richard Lewis, 2000-01 110 1935 17.63. Tim Strehlow, 1996-99 203 3550 17.5 4. Shamen Washington, 2004- 193 2901 15.035. Craig Geren, 1989-92 126 1770 14.0

TOP FIVE CAREER ALL-PURPOSE YARDSName No. Yds.* Rush/Rec/KO/Punt1. Lamar Gordon, 1998-01 831 5263 4700/462/101/02. Tony Satter, 1987-90 492 4900 3212/158/1229/3013. Kyle Steffes, 2003-06 861 4401 3952/449/0/04. Jake Morris, 1994-97 605 4384 3688/151/545/05. Bruce Reimer, 1970-74 644 3887 2095/581/1032/179

PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNSRichard Lewis (1)

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TACKLESIndividualUNASSISTED TACKLESGame: 12 Craig Dahl (SS), 2004 vs. Nicholls

State 12, Jerry Dahl (DE), 1974, vs. South

Dakota StateSeason: 53, Mike Sheppard (SS), 2003 53, Joe Cichy (S), 1969Career: 159, Joe Mays (ILB), 2004-07

ASSISTED TACKLESGame: 21, Paul Schaffner (ILB), 1989, vs.

South Dakota 21, Steve Armstrong (DE), 1971, vs.

South Dakota State 21, Jim Dick (ILB), 1985, vs. Mankato StateSeason: 136, Jim Dick (ILB), 1985Career: 326, Jim Dick (ILB), 1982-86

TOTAL TACKLESGame: 26, Ken Clark (FS), vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1989Season: 167, Jim Dick (ILB), 1985Career: 398, Rick Budde (ILB), 1974-76

Craig Dahl tied the school record for solo tackles in a game with 12 against Nicholls State in 2004.

PASSINTERCEPTIONSIndividualINTERCEPTIONSGame: 4, Frank Esposito (S), 1953, vs. Northern IowaSeason: 8, Frank Esposito (S), 1953Career: 16, Steve Krumrei (CB), 1967-69

INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDAGESeason: 140, Ernie Wheeler (DB), 1934Career: 223, Matt Gorman (CB), 2001-04

TOP FIVE CAREERINTERCEPTIONS

Name No.* Yds. TDs1. Steve Krumrei, 1967-69 16 202 22. Rudy Baranko, 1964-66 14 N/A 03. Nick Schommer, 2005-08 13 267 13. Wayne Schluchter, 1978-81 13 120 05. Matt Gorman, 2001-04 12 223 3 Matt Swanson, 1997-2000 12 77 0 Mikel Kallenbach, 1994-97 12 37 0 Tom Van Voorhis, 1981-85 12 149 0

PUNTINGIndividualPUNTING AVERAGESeason: 46.5, Mike

Dragosavich (2,186 on 47), 2005

Career: 44.46, Mike Dragosavich (7,025 on 158), 2004-07

TOP FIVE CAREER PUNTERSName No. Yds. Avg.*Name No. Yds. Avg.*1. Mike Dragosavich, 2004- 158 7,025 44.462. Aaron Pederson, 1998-01 175 7,318 41.83. John Bonicelli, 2002-03 103 4,204 40.84. John Torrance, 1994-97 150 6,043 40.35. Doug Schlosser, 1979-81 149 5,885 39.5

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ASSIST LEADERSYear Player AT Year Player AT 2008 Mike Maresh, OLB 552007 Joe Mays, ILB 452006 Ramon Humber, OLB 312005 Joe Mays, ILB 352004 Jayd Kittelson, ILB 482003 Jayd Kittelson, ILB 332002 Jayd Kittelson, ILB 392001 Andrew LeClair, ILB 422000 Jared Maher, ILB 301999 Jared Maher, ILB 531998 Ben Ahneman, ILB 831997 Sean Fredricks, ILB 991996 Sean Fredricks, ILB 951995 Sean Fredricks, ILB 691994 Wade Boeshans, ILB 671993 Chris Jones, ILB 661992 Paul Schaffner, ILB 801991 Erik Hegerle, FS 721990 Ken Clark, FS 591989 Ken Clark, FS 1061988 Yorrick Byers, ILB 991987 Yorrick Byers, ILB 971986 Jim Dick, ILB 931985 Jim Dick, ILB 1361984 Scott Guentzel, ILB 921983 Lee Monson, ILB 941982 Steve Garske, ILB 911981 Mark Eidem, ILB 1101980 Mark Eidem, ILB 1041979 Russ Shroyer, ILB 921978 Russ Shroyer, ILB 981977 Jerry Rosburg, ILB 1041976 Jerry Rosburg, ILB 981975 Rick Budde, ILB 1121974 Rick Budde, ILB 1181973 Steve Nelson, LB 1001972 Steve Nelson, DE/LB 771971 Bob Backlund, DT 921970 Paul Luehrs, LB 78 Dick Hanson, DT 781969 Stu Helgason, MLB 711968 John Lindquist, DT 71

TOTAL LEADERSYear Player Year Player UT AT Total2008 Ramon Humber. OLB 57 36 932007 Joe Mays, ILB 45 45 902006 Joe Mays, ILB 38 29 67

Ramon Humber, OLB 36 31 672005 Joe Mays, ILB 48 35 832004 Jayd Kittelson, ILB 38 48 852003 Mike Sheppard, SS 53 30 832002 Jared Essler, FS 40 33 732001 Travis Sturdevant, FS 38 38 762000 Jared Maher, ILB 32 30 621999 Jared Maher, ILB 25 53 781998 Ben Ahneman, ILB 33 83 1161997 Sean Fredricks, ILB 29 99 1281996 Sean Fredricks, ILB 25 95 1201995 Sean Fredricks, ILB 21 69 901994 Joe Toth, OLB 25 54 79

Wade Boeshans, ILB 12 67 791993 Chris Jones, ILB 8 66 741992 Paul Schaffner, ILB 18 80 981991 Erik Hegerle, FS 22 72 941990 Ken Clark, FS 16 59 751989 Ken Clark, FS 29 106 1351988 Yorrick Byers, ILB 23 99 1221987 Yorrick Byers, ILB 12 97 1091986 Jim Dick, ILB 15 93 1081985 Jim Dick, ILB 31 136 1671984 Scott Guentzel, ILB 13 92 1051983 Lee Monson, ILB 15 94 1091982 Steve Garske, ILB 25 91 1161981 Todd Lecy, ILB 28 109 1371980 Mark Eidem, ILB 20 104 1241979 Russ Shroyer, ILB 28 92 1201978 Dirk Kroeze, MG 32 90 1221977 Jerry Rosburg, ILB 32 104 1361976 Jerry Rosburg, ILB 22 98 1201975 Rick Budde, ILB 35 112 1471974 Rick Budde, ILB 32 118 1501973 Steve Nelson, LB 29 100 1291972 Steve Nelson, DE 35 77 1121971 Tomm Smail, LB 26 89 1151970 Paul Luehrs, LB 18 78 961969 Stu Helgason, MLB 17 71 881968 Stu Helgason, LB 35 68 103

SOLO LEADERSYear Player UT Year Player UT 2008 Ramon Humber, OLB 572007 Joe Mays, ILB 452006 Joe Mays, ILB 382005 Craig Dahl, SS 492004 Craig Dahl, SS 442003 Mike Sheppard, SS 532002 Jared Essler, FS 402001 Travis Sturdevant, FS 382000 Jared Maher, ILB 321999 Jared Maher, ILB 251998 Ben Ahneman, ILB 33 Aaron Skyberg, CB 331997 Sean Fredricks, ILB 291996 Sean Fredricks, ILB 251995 Tim Jacobsen, CB 341994 Mikel Kallenbach, FS 261993 Tim Jacobsen, CB 231992 Joe Toth, OLB 241991 Erik Hegerle, FS 221990 Phil Hansen, DT 231989 Ken Clark, FS 291988 Steve Ehlert, CB 271987 Ken Muckenhirn, DT 20 Flint Fleming, DT 201986 Charlie Stock, OLB 181985 Jim Dick, ILB 311984 Paul Nielsen, MG 241983 Doug Hushka, CB 251982 Steve Garske, ILB 251981 Todd Lecy, ILB 281980 Todd Lecy, ILB 351979 Russ Shroyer, ILB 281978 Dirk Kroeze, MG/DE 321977 Jerry Rosburg, ILB 321976 Don Meyer, DT 281975 Rick Budde, ILB 351974 Jerry Dahl, DE 411973 Steve Nelson, LB 291972 Steve Nelson, DE/LB 351971 Tomm Smail, LB 261970 Joe Cichy, SS 311969 Joe Cichy, SS 531968 Steve Krumrei, CB/S 37

TOP FIVE CAREER SOLO TACKLERS

Name No. 1. Joe Mays, 2004-07 1592. Ramon Humber, 2005-08 1473. Craig Dahl, 2003-06 1344. Jared Essler, 2001-04 1235. Mike Maresh, 2005-08 120

TOP FIVE CAREER ASSIST TACKLERS

Name No.1. Jim Dick, 1982-86 3262. Rick Budde, 1974-76 3123. Sean Fredricks, 1994-97 2794. Todd Lecy, 1978-81 2515. Jerry Rosburg, 1975-77 250

TOP FIVE CAREER TOTAL TACKLERS

Name No. 1. Rick Budde, 1974-76 3982. Jim Dick, 1982-86 3913. Sean Fredricks, 1994-97 3634. Steve Nelson, 1971-73 3375. Todd Lecy, 1978-81 331

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OTHER DEFENSETEAMThe Rushing GameRUSHING DEFENSE AVERAGE PER GAMESeason: 15.8, in 1965

FEWEST YARDS YIELDED RUSHINGGame: Minus 85, in 1974, vs. MorningsideSeason: 158, in 1965

MOST YARDS YIELDED RUSHINGSeason: 2,354, in 1962

The Passing GamePASSING DEFENSE AVERAGE PER GAMESeason: 70.5, in 1960

FEWEST YARDS YIELDED PASSINGGame: 0 (0 for 2), 1984, vs. North Dakota 0 (0 for 2), in 1975, vs. North Dakota 0 (0 for 6), in 1964, vs. South Dakota 0 (0 for 18), in 1961, vs. Morningside 0 (0 for 3), in 1959, vs. North Dakota 0 (0 for 3), in 1947, vs. South Dakota StateSeason: 584, in 1960

MOST YARDS YIELDED PASSINGGame: 442, in 1997, vs. Mankato StateSeason: 2,100, in 2002

PASSES INTERCEPTEDGame: 7, in 1997, vs. Mankato StateSeason: 25, in 1976 (172 return yards, 0 TDs)

The Total Defense GameTOTAL DEFENSE AVERAGE PER GAMESeason: 113.3, in 1965

FEWEST TOTAL YARDS YIELDEDGame: Minus 18, in 1965, vs. South DakotaSeason: 1,133, in 1965

MOST TOTAL YARDS YIELDEDGame: 592, in 1996, vs. Mankato StateSeason: 3,908, in 1998

Jerry Dahl, DE

INDIVIDUALFUMBLES FORCEDGame: 2, by many

Last Time: Dwight Summerville, 2004, vs. Nicholls State

Others: Brian Erenberg, Clay Brosz, Ben Ahneman, Shawn Stewart, Pat Pringle, Mike Riggs, Brian Magruder, Phil Hansen, Flint Fleming, Ken Kubisz, Ron Grabowski, Tim Jeske, Perry Kozlowski, Jule Ber-ryman, Rick Budde, Don Meyer, Gregg Hartmann, Jerry Dahl, Pat Simmers, Steve Armstrong

Season: 5, Ben Ahneman, ILB, 1997 5, Mike Stratton, NG, 1982Career: 10, Flint Fleming, DT, 1984-87

FUMBLES RECOVEREDGame: 3, Don Meyer, DT, 1976, vs. Northern

MichiganSeason: 5, Wayne Schluchter, DB, 1979Career: 9, Clem Clooten, DE, 1975-77

PASSES BROKEN UP OR DEFLECTEDGame: 5, Steve Krause, 1982, vs. Northern

Michigan 5, Lorren Henke, FS, 1972, vs. North DakotaSeason: 20, Lorren Henke, FS, 1972Career: 34, Matt Swanson, CB, 1997-00

KICKS BLOCKEDGame: 2, Greg Bentson, SS, 1972, vs. Montana

State 2, Al Nowak, CB, 1970, vs. Eastern MichiganSeason: 4, Al Nowak, CB, 1970Career: 6, Al Nowak, CB, 1970-71

TOTAL DEFENSIVE POINTSGame: 155, Jerry Dahl, DE, 1964, vs. So. Dak.

StateSeason: 918, Jim Dick, ILB, 1985Career: 2,304, Rick Budde, LB, 1974-76

SACKSGame: 7, Jerry Dahl, DE, 1974, vs. South

Dakota StateSeason: 31, Jerry Dahl, DE, 1974Career: 41, Phil Hansen, DT, 1987-90 41, Jerry Dahl, DE, 1973-74

PENETRATIONS (stops of running backs for losses--excludes sacks)

Game: 7, Rick Budde, LB, 1974, vs. Northern Arizona

Season: 20, Dirk Kroeze, MG/DT, 1978Career: 39, Don Meyer, DT, 1975-78

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LEADING QB SACKERSYear Player SacksYear Player Sacks2008 Joe Lardinois, DE 6.52007 Joe Lardinois, DE 72006 Brian Dahl, DE 62005 Joe Mays, ILB 42004 Alvin Robinson, DE 32003 Jayd Kittelson, ILB 6 Travis Ware, DE 62002 Leif Murphy, OLB 32001 Leif Murphy, OLB 112000 Jared Maher, ILB 4 Leif Murphy, OLB 41999 Chad Simmers, ILB 4 Leif Murphy, OLB 4 Ryan Evenson, OLB 4 Clint Gjellstad, DE 41998 Ronnie Steffen, DT 6 Tom Krenz, OLB 61997 Ronnie Steffen, DT 71996 Mitch Clark, OLB 41995 Gunar Gossard, OLB 81994 Chad Pundsack, OLB 51993 Steve Hansen, DT 81992 Steve Hansen, DT 71991 Todd Wash, OLB 51990 Phil Hansen, DT 121989 Phil Hansen, DT 161988 Phil Hansen, DT 81987 Flint Fleming, DT 111986 Scott Schutt, OLB 81985 Paul Nielsen, MG 61984 Scott Schutt, ILB 7 Flint Fleming, DT 71983 Steve Krause, DT 61982 Mike Stratton, MG 111981 Mike Stratton, DT 131980 Tim Biegert, MG 51979 Dirk Kroeze, DT 101977 Dirk Kroeze, MG 101976 Greg Scarborough, DE 111975 Don Meyer, DT 121974 Jule Berryman, DE 71973 Jerry Dahl, DE 311972 Jerry Dahl, DE 10

TEAMMOST WINSSeason: 14, 1990 (14-0) 14, 1988 (14-0)

MOST GAMES PLAYEDSeason: 14, 2000 (12-2) 14, 1990 (14-0) 14, 1988 (14-0) 14, 1985 (11-2-1)

MOST FIRST DOWNSGame: 36, in 1977, vs. MorningsideSeason: 253, in 2007

FEWEST TOUCHDOWNS SCOREDSeason: 5, in 1957MOST FUMBLES COMMITTEDGame: 10, in 1951, vs. Augustana

(SD)Season: 43, in 1976

MISCELLANEOUSTOP FIVE CAREER SACK LEADERS

Name No.1. Phil Hansen, 1987-90 41 Jerry Dahl, 1973-74 413. Mike Stratton, 1980-83 294. Don Meyer, 1975-78 265. Flint Fleming, 1984-87 24 Dirk Kroeze, 1976-79 24

MOST FUMBLES LOSTGame: 7, in 1959, vs. South Dakota StateSeason: 27, in 1974

LARGEST DEFICIT IN WIN:Game: 24 points (24-0 halftime) at

UC Davis, 2006 (Final: NDSU 28, UCD 24)

LARGEST FOURTH QUARTERDEFICIT IN WIN:Game: 22 points (28-6) at Cal Poly,

2007 (FInal: NDSU 31, Cal Poly 28).

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An inside view of the Fargodome shows a sellout crowd of 18,823 fans watching North Dakota State’s 2007 home opener against Stephen F. Austin

Year Site Total G Avg. Year Site Total G Avg. 1990 H 79,693 8 9,962 A 43,358 6 7,226 T 123,051 14 8,7891989 H 109,400 7 15,629 A 30,507 5 6,101 T 139,807 12 11,6591988 H 104,300 8 13,038 A 37,044 6 6,174 T 141,344 14 10,096 T 141,344 14 10,0961987 H 70,600 5 14,1201987 H 70,600 5 14,120 A 21.138 5 4,228 A 21.138 5 4,228 T 91,738 10 9,174 T 91,738 10 9,1741986 H 85,772 7 12,253 A 35,947 6 5,991 T 118,342 14 8,490 T 118,342 14 8,4901985 H 64,800 5 12,960 A 53,542 9 3,294 T 118,342 14 8,4531984 H 85,648 7 12,235 A 24,720 6 4,120 T 110,368 13 8,490 T 110,368 13 8,4901983 H 60,200 6 10,033 A 41,041 7 5,863 T 101,241 13 7,7891982 H 47,650 5 9,530 A 30,829 6 5,138 T 78,479 11 7,134 T 78,479 11 7,1341981 H 41,900 5 8,380 A 50,658 8 6,332 T 92,558 13 7,1191980 H 34,800 5 6,960 A 34,383 5 6,876 T 69,183 10 6,918 T 69,183 10 6,9181979 H 41,750 6 6,958 A 36,781 4 9,195 T 79,531 10 7,8531978 H 30,250 4 7,563 A 49,333 6 8,222 T 79,583 10 7,958

TOP HOME CROWDSFARGODOME (Actual Count)19,053, vs. South Dakota State (2006)19,011, vs. UC Davis (2007)19,046, vs. North Dakota (2002)19,020, vs. North Dakota (2000)19,006, vs. North Dakota (1998)18,961, vs. Sam Houston State (2007)18,942, vs. Southern Illinois (2008)18,868, vs. Central Connecticut St. (2008)18,823, vs. Stephen F. Austin (2007)18,760, vs. North Dakota (1994)18,701, vs. Austin Peay (2008)18,665, vs. Valparaiso (2004)18,600, vs. North Dakota (1996)DACOTAH FIELD18,600, vs. North Dakota (1996)DACOTAH FIELD18,600, vs. North Dakota (1996)

(Estimated)18,600, vs. North Dakota (1996)

(Estimated)18,600, vs. North Dakota (1996)

19,000, vs. N. Colorado (1989)18,500, vs. South Dakota (1989)18,500, vs. Minn. St.-Mankato (1989)18,500, vs. N. Michigan (1989)

Year Site Total G Avg. Year Site Total G Avg. Year Site Total G Avg. Site Total G Avg. Site Total G Avg. 2008 H 108,193 6 18,032

A 58,827 5 11,765 T 167,020 11 15,1832007 H 90,707 5 18,141 A 127,459 6 21,243 T 218,166 11 19,8332006 H 81,886 5 16,377 A 103,336 6 17,223 T 185,222 11 16,8382005 H 84,962 6 14,160 A 40,932 5 8,816 T 125,894 11 11,4452004 H 79,614 6 13,269 A 33,887 5 6,777 T 113,501 11 10,3182003 H 69,401 6 11,567 A 45,024 5 9,005 T 114,425 11 10,4022002 H 63,721 6 10,620 A 18,402 4 4,600 T 82,123 10 8,2122001 H 60,573 5 12,115 A 31,048 5 6,210 T 91,621 10 9,1622000 H 89,058 7 12,723 A 42,785 7 6,112 T 131,843 14 9,4171999 H 68,457 6 11,4101999 H 68,457 6 11,410 A 27,579 5 5,516 T 96,036 11 8,549 T 96,036 11 8,5491998 H 81,125 7 11,589 A 17,349 4 4,337 T 99,474 11 9,0431997 H 75,069 6 12,512 A 34,577 6 5,763 T 108,646 12 9,0541996 H 88,572 6 14,762 A 16,045 4 4,011 T 104,617 10 10,4621995 H 71,128 6 11,855 A 49,831 7 7,119 T 120,959 13 9,305 T 120,959 13 9,3051994 H 84,633 6 14,106 A 31,725 6 5,288 T 116,358 12 9,6961993 H 74,942 5 14,9881993 H 74,942 5 14,988 A 31,568 5 6,314 T 106,510 10 10,651 T 106,510 10 10,6511992 H 65,356 6 10,893 A 30,647 6 5,108 T 96,003 12 8,0001991 H 64,354 6 10,7261991 H 64,354 6 10,726 A 17,169 4 4,292 T 81,523 10 8,152

1977 H 46,100 6 7,683 A 37,018 6 6,170 T 83,118 12 6,9271976 H 31,350 6 6,242 A 45,706 6 7,618 T 77,056 12 6,4211975 H 29,050 5 5,810 A 17,996 4 4,499 T 47,046 9 5,2271974 H 27,100 5 5,4211974 H 27,100 5 5,421 A 36,704 6 6,117 T 63,804 11 5,800 T 63,804 11 5,8001973 H 46,700 5 9,340 A 15,300 5 3,060 T 62,000 10 6,2001972 H 41,000 5 8,200 A 44,264 5 8,853 T 85,264 10 8,5261971 H 54,100 5 10,820 A 21,000 4 5,250 T 75,100 9 8,3441970 H 37,900 5 7,5801970 H 37,900 5 7,580 A 47,377 5 9,475 T 85,277 10 8,528 T 85,277 10 8,5281969 H 41,900 4 10,475 A 40,633 6 6,772 T 82,533 10 8,2531968 H 43,522 5 8,704 A 46,547 5 9,309 T 90,069 10 9,0071967 H 36,650 4 9,163 A 33,500 6 5,583 T 70,150 10 7,0151966 H 32,400 5 6,4801966 H 32,400 5 6,480 A 63,617 5 12,723 T 96,017 10 9,6021965 H 36,200 5 7,240 A 34,664 6 5,777 T 70,864 11 6,442

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DACOTAH FIELD—1938-1992

Stadium Progression

Moved to the north end of campus, Dacotah Field is pictured in 1969 with the newly constructed New Field House in background.Old Dacotah Field in 1932 located in

mid-campus south of the Old Field House.

Stadium HistoryNStadium HistoryNStadium History

orth Dakota State moved into the Stadium History

orth Dakota State moved into the Stadium History

Fargodome, an 18,700-seat indoor facility, in the fall of 1993 as a new

chapter was added to Bison football. The $48 million Fargodome, a city-owned

facility on NDSU property, was funded by a 1/2 cent sales tax over a 20-year period. NDSU is allowed 40 dates per year in the dome with football fi lling a home regular season schedule and playoff appearances.

Dacotah Field (at right), the home for NDSU over the previous 54 years, was con-structed in 1938 as a project by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) for a cost of $47,920 with an estimated capacity of 7,000 with 3,400-seat stands on both sides of the fi eld.

That facility was regarded as one of the best in the Midlands in its early years and remained that way until the early 1950s when the fi eld was relocated from its posi-tion directly west of Churchill Hall to make way for the newly constructed Memorial Union and Home Economics buildings. The new site was on the far northwest end of the campus where it sits to this day.

A $150,000 addition was completed in time for the beginning of the 1972 season when the South Stands were torn down to make way for an import--a new set of stands seating nearly 8,000 fans from Fenway Park in Boston. The stands were used for pro football games for the Boston Patriots and were shipped to Fargo on railway fl atcars.

The facility was en-closed and a press box added while increasing the stadium capacity (with end zone bleach-ers) from about 10,000 to nearly 15,000.

More improve-ments came in 1975 when new lights were purchased and the sta-dium was Astroturfed. A cooperative venture was undertaken for that set of improvements with the City of Fargo, the Fargo Public School

System, and Fargo Shanley High School sharing the costs. All-Pro turf was installed during the summer of 1985 to give the fi eld one of the newest and best surfaces in the nation.

An additional 900 seats were added in 1987 with the completion in mid-season of a con-crete section at the northwest corner of the stadium to bring the capacity to 15,500.

NDSU, Fargo South High School, Fargo North High School, and Fargo Shanley High School all called Dacotah Field "home." The high schools continued to use the facility for games for a while but NDSU now uses it for occasional practices.

The south stands were disassembled in the fall of 1996 and moved to the site of

the new NDSU track & fi eld complex, but Daco-tah Field remains a viable practice and game facility for both NDSU and the high schools.

Newly constructed Dacotah Field in 1938 replaced the old stadium at the same mid-campus site.

The new south stands and press box arrived in 1972 but natural grass re-mained along with the old lights.

DACOTAH FIELD/FARGODOMEMILESTONES

Most Bison Stadium Points: Conference: 70 (70-18) over Augustana, 1968 Non-Conference: 80 (80-0) over Minnesota

State Moorhead, 2000Last Tied Game: NDSU 7, Augustana 7, 1989Widest Bison Margin of Victory in Stadium: Conference: 59 points (62-3) over St. Cloud

State, 1990 Non-Conference: 80 points (80-0) over Min-

nesota State Moorhead, 2000Most Combined Stadium Points (Both Teams):

Conference: 91 points (52-39 over SDSU), 1994

Non-Conference: 91 points (62-29 over St. Norbert), 1976; (71-20 over Minnesota State Moorhead), 1999

Tie Game: 44 points (NDSU 22, USD 22), 1959.Most Stadium Games Won by NDSU in a

Season: 8 games--1988 (8-0) and 1990 (8-0)Longest Stadium Win Streak by Bison: 28 wins, 1964 through 1969Record Crowd: 19,053, vs. South Dakota

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1972Harry (Red)

BlakelyCy ArnoldClaudie MillerMelvin (Fritz)

HansonErnie WheelerCliff (Bony)

RothrockLawrence F.

(Larry) Tanberg

Marv BachmeierEugene (Fitz)

Fitzgerald (honorary)

C.C. (Casey) Finnegan (honorary)

1973Russ AndersonSam WestgateH. Arnold

MarquardtJohnny MachManny Marget

(honorary)G.V. (Viv) McKayRoman MeyersBen P. RumpeltesRobert SaundersRobert Weir

1975Ole SandWalter G. (Dolly)

SchoenfelderGregory H. SloanJohn (Jerry)

MulreadyOddvar HelgesenArt BunkerGlenn Hill Jr.

1976Delbert MooreHerb PeschelRon McLeodDave Torson

(honorary)1979Tim MjosRoss FortierRon SchliemannJim FergeStafford (Cod)

Ordahl

1980Joe BlakesleeGladys

Bockwaldt Lauf

Terry HansonGerry SumanRon Erhardt

(honorary)

1981Bob HylandJoe CichyChuck WaldBruce GrasamkeCarl Rovig

1986Jerry DahlSteve SaladinoLee PetersenChuck Bentson

(honorary)

1987Ken BlazeiBrad RheingansPhil ReimnitzJoe Roller

1988Steve NelsonDick MarsdenNick CichyRick BuddeBob Lowe

(honorary)

1989Darrell Mudra

(honorary)Mike AhnemanMike Whetstone

1990Dr. L.D.

Loftsgard (honorary)

Mike McTagueDr. Denis Isrow

(honorary)Gene GebhardsDan LooseCollette Folstad

1991Dr. Robert GrantDonnie LaufDr. LaVern FreehEd Graber

(honorary)

1992Boyd Christenson

(honorary)Rich MischeMatt VukelichRandy LussendenRoger Grooters

(honorary)

1993Gilmour Dobie

(honorary)Carolyn SchmidtLynn FordeLew Curry

1994Pete LanaCarl “Buck”

Nystrom (honorary)

Ron WaggonerPaul “Red”

BrostromEd Kolpack

(honorary)Joe McCormickMary Goebel

1995Tomm SmailTom AsselDom GentileAutumn RossDel Johnson

(honorary)

1996Dr. Ade Sponberg

(honorary)Mark GibbonsMark ReimnitzMike BollmannMark SperalBecky Clairmont

1997Bob RoyMark EmersonKeith KrebsbachBernie GranerNorm

VennerstromKathy Kappel-

MeagherLori Knetter-

Robbins

1998Curt BaconPerry KozlowskiDr. Paul ShogrenDick TschiderDonna PalivecLaura Jacobson-

KlingspornRavine “Gorilla”

Latimer1999Don Morton

(honorary)Gene GamacheStacy RobinsonGary LeuerMike LanglaisPatti RolfDeb Bergerson-

Stambaugh

2000Rocky Hager

(honorary)George TholeJeff AskewLance BerwaldKim Brekke-

HeislerPeggy

Zimmerman-Stibbe

2001John DahlGretchen

Hammond-Ehnes

Dr. Fred Walsh (honorary)

Mike DriscollNancy Dietman-

HolovniaWayne

SchluchterJeff BentrimErv Inniger

(honorary)

2002Earle

Solomonson (honorary)

Chad StarkBrian BachmeierGreg HagforsDr. Doug HushkaTom LeutzJanice WoodsTrisha Reichl-Cyr

2003John MorganJanet Cobbs

MulhollandLisa Stamp

ThomasYorrick “Snuffy”

ByersTyrone Braxton(Swede)

JohnsonSid CichyFrank EspositoCurt QuenetteDr. H.R. Albrecht

(honorary)Alex J. (Sliv)

NemzekEarl (Skip) ButeLeo G. MayCy LonsbroughCharles (Acey)

OlsonNeville M.

ReinersLyle Sturgeon

1974George (Baldy)

HaysRobert C. LaufW.P. (Bud)

Bruce AirheartBenny NolandDennis Drews

1977Pete GergenWalt OdegaardArdell WiegandtHarry R.

BridgefordW.L. (Wendy)

SchollanderDr. C.S. Putnam

(honorary)Roy C. Pedersen

(honorary)

1978Lowell

LindermanBrian MacLarenKen RotaByron Jackson

1982Bill DemarayRalph WirtzDr. E.P. Wenz

(honorary)

1983Bob BacklundMike SlackSteve KrumreiPat Driscoll

1984Cliff NygardWarren ArmanDick HansonMike Bentson1985Del GehrettMarv MortensonMike Kuppich

Mike Favor

2004Mike StrattonLora Jean

(Schloss) Bodin

Paul W. NielsenPat (Smykowski)

JacobsonKristi Kremer

ClarkowskiJoe Regnier

2005Dale Beling

(honorary)John BodinePhil HansenBrady LippShelley (Oistad)

RiceAmy (Quist)

Raymond

2006Edie BoyerCliff CarmodyDoug HansonSam KucenicDoug LloydDana Patsie

(Retten)Bev Weiman

(Owen)

2007 Jenifer Barber

(Odette) Jill DeVries Dennis

Gilbertson(honorary) Pat Johannes Ervin E. Kaiser(honorary) Len Kretchman Dr. Julie Shorter

(Downing) Chris Simdorn

Football

2008 Jody Buck

Stefonowicz Ted Hall Jr. Todd Johnson Paul Lenz Amy Ruley

(honorary) David Ryles Nadine

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How The Bison Have Fared in The Final PollsYEAR DIV. UPI AP NCAA TSN COACHES2008 FCS --- --- --- RV RV 2007 FCS --- --- --- 9th 9th 2006 FCS --- --- --- 5th 5th 2005 I-AA --- --- --- --- --- 2004 I-AA --- --- 23rd 23rd 2003 II --- --- --- 10th 22nd 2002 II --- --- --- --- --- 2001 II --- --- --- --- 22nd 2000 II --- --- --- 5th 5th (T3rd) 2000 II --- --- --- 5th 5th (T3rd) 1999 II --- --- 13th --- --- 1998 II --- --- --- --- --- 1997 II --- --- --- --- --- 1996 II --- --- --- --- --- 1995 II --- --- 13th (5th) --- --- 1995 II --- --- 13th (5th) --- --- 1994 II --- --- 15th (5th) --- --- 1994 II --- --- 15th (5th) --- --- 1993 II --- --- 20th --- --- 1992 II --- --- 2nd (5th) --- --- 1992 II --- --- 2nd (5th) --- --- 1991 II --- --- 7th (9th) --- --- 1991 II --- --- 7th (9th) --- --- 1990 II --- --- 1st (1st) --- --- 1990 II --- --- 1st (1st) --- --- 1989 II --- --- 17th (5th) --- --- 1989 II --- --- 17th (5th) --- --- 1988 II --- --- 1st (1st) --- --- 1988 II --- --- 1st (1st) --- --- 1987 II --- --- --- --- --- 1986 II --- --- 1st (1st) --- --- 1986 II --- --- 1st (1st) --- --- 1985 II --- --- 7th (1st) --- --- 1985 II --- --- 7th (1st) --- --- 1984 II --- --- 1st (2nd) --- --- 1984 II --- --- 1st (2nd) --- --- 1983 II --- --- 5th (1st) --- --- 1983 II --- --- 5th (1st) --- --- 1982 II --- --- 2nd (3rd) --- --- 1982 II --- --- 2nd (3rd) --- --- 1981 II --- --- 6th (2nd) --- --- 1981 II --- --- 6th (2nd) --- --- 1980 II --- --- --- --- --- 1979 II --- --- --- --- --- 1978 II --- --- --- -- --- 1977 II --- --- 1st (3rd) --- --- 1977 II --- --- 1st (3rd) --- --- 1976 II --- --- T10th (3rd) --- --- 1976 II --- --- T10th (3rd) --- --- 1975 II --- --- --- --- --- 1974 II --- --- --- --- --- 1973 II --- 14th --- --- --- 1972 CD --- --- --- --- --- 1971 CD --- --- --- --- --- 1970 CD 4th 3rd --- --- --- 1969 CD 1st 1st* --- --- --- 1968 CD 2nd 1st* --- --- --- 1967 CD 2nd 2nd --- --- --- 1966 CD 9th 9th --- --- --- 1965 CD 1st 1st* --- --- ---

(NDSU playoff fi nishes in parenthesis)*–National champions determined by fi nal pollFCS–NCAA Division I Football Championship SubdivisionIAA–NCAA Division I-AAII–NCAA Division IICD–College DivisionAP–Associated PressUPI–United Press InternationalNCAA–National Collegiate Association of Athletics (compiled until 1999)TSN–The Sports Network (2004-current); USA/Dopke (2000-2003)COACHES–Collegiate Sporting News (CSN, 2006); ESPN/USA Today (2004-05), AFCA/USA Today (2000-2003)

Under a three-division reorganization plan adopted by the special NCAA Convention of August, 1973, teams classifi ed major-college in football on August 1, 1973, were placed in Division I. College-division teams were divided into Division II and Division III. At the NCAA Convention of January 1978, Division I was divided into Division I-A and Division I-AA for football only.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE RECEIVES VOTES IN FINAL TSN, FCS COACHES POLLS

Fresh off its national-champi-onship victory over Montana, Rich-mond was voted as the No. 1 team in the fi nal 2008 Sports NetworkFCS Top-25 poll on Dec. 22.

North Dakota State was ranked No. 1 for two weeks during the 2008 season on Sept. 1 and Sept. 8. The Bison were ranked in the top 25 for 13 weeks including six in the top 10 during the regular season.

The Spiders, who beat Montana 24-7 in the NCAA Division I Foot-ball Championship game at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, received all 80 fi rst- place votes and 2,000 points.

Richmond had previously been ranked No. 1 for the week of Sept. 22 after James Madison defeated previously top-ranked Appalachian State. But the Spiders lost the following weekend to Villanova to fall from the top spot.

Richmond was ranked No. 7 in the fi nal regular season poll, but the Spiders defeated Eastern Kentucky, No. 2 seed Appalachian State, No. 3 seed Northern Iowa and No. 4 seed Montana to fi nish 12-3 and win their fi rst national championship.

Montana, which was ranked fi fth at the end of the regular season, jumped to No. 2 with 1,903 points. It was the fi rst time since 2004 that the Grizzlies (14-2) had been ranked second in the fi nal poll.

James Madison, which had been ranked No. 1 since Rich-mond’s loss to Villanova, dropped to No. 3 after its 35-27 semifi nal-round loss to Montana. It marked the highest fi nish in the fi nal poll for the Dukes (12-2) since their 2004 national championship season.

Northern Iowa (12-3) remained at No. 4 after ending the season with a 21-20 loss to Richmond in the semifi nals.

Appalachian State, which saw its string of three consecutive national championships come to an end with a 33-13 quarterfi nal-round loss to Richmond, dropped from second to fi fth in the fi nal poll. The Mountaineers (11-3) had been ranked No. 1 in the pre-season.

Villanova (10-3) stayed at No. 6 after splitting playoff games with Colgate (a 55-28 victory) and James Madison (a 31-27 loss).

Weber State (10-4) vaulted fi ve places to No. 7 with a win over Cal Poly (49-35) and a loss to Montana (23-13) in the playoffs.

New Hampshire (10-3) moved up two spots to No. 8 after beat-ing Southern Illinois (29-20) and losing to Northern Iowa (36-34) in the playoffs.

Wofford (9-3) suffered a tough 38-35 loss to James Madison in the postseason and dropped one place to No. 9, while Cal Poly (8-3) descended from third to 10th with losses in its fi nal two games.

Southern Illinois headed up the second 10 with a No. 11 ranking, followed by Central Arkansas, South Carolina State, Liberty, Harvard, Colgate, Elon, Maine, Eastern Kentucky and William & Mary.

Finishing up the fi nal fi ve spots in the poll were McNeese State, Texas State, Jacksonville State, Grambling and Prairie View.

No. 24 Grambling had been unranked in the previous poll and replaced Tennessee-Martin, which fi nished 26th in the voting. The Tigers beat Southern in the Bayou Classic and then downed Jackson State in the SWAC championship game.

No. 25 Prairie View (9-1) fi n-ished the season as a ranked team for the fi rst time in the Sports Network poll. The Panthers earned their fi rst-ever FCS ranking in the fi nal week of the regular season.

NDSU 2008 SEASONWEEK-BY-WEEK

RANKINGDATE TSN FCS GPIPreseason 2nd 2nd ---- 9/1 2nd 1st --- 9/8 2nd 1st --- 9/15 3rd 2nd --- 9/22 10th 7th --- 9/29 17th 6th --- 10/6 11th 6th 21st 10/13 20th 16th 29th 10/20 RV 25th 28th 10/27 RV T24th 33rd 11/3 RV 23rd 30th 11/10 RV 25th 35th 11/17 RV 24th 30th11/24 RV RV 33rdFINAL RV -- 33rd

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ANNUAL GAMES

Year ’SU Opp.Year ’SU Opp.1894 24 North Dakota 61895 12 North Dakota 41896 4 St. Cloud State 41897 0 North Dakota 391898 0 West Superior 25 1899 0 North Dakota 46 1900 19 Moorhead State 0 1901 17 Fargo HS 0 1902 35 Mitchell 0 1903 72 Barnesville 0 1904 11 Fargo College 0 1905 0 Minnesota Frosh 5 1906 32 North Dakota 4 1907 46 Lawrence U. 4 1908 28 St. Cloud State 0 1909 12 Valley City State 3 1910 79 Wahpeton Indians 0 1911 3 South Dakota State 14 1912 21 Wahpeton Science 0 1913 0 Wahpeton Science 0 1914 19 Jamestown College 7 1915 33 Jamestown College 0 1916 54 Wahpeton Science 0 1917 0 St. Thomas 14 1919 0 South Dakota State 0 1920 7 Jamestown College 7 1921 0 Jamestown College 0 1922 54 Fargo Am. Legion 0 1923 21 Jamestown College 0 1924 38 Jamestown College 7 1925 47 Jamestown College 0 1926 6 St. Mary's 0 1927 0 Montana State 22 1928 21 Valley City State 0 1929 13 Concordia 61930 21 Davis & Elkins 13 1931 19 Concordia 0 1932 12 South Dakota State 6 1933 0 Concordia 0 1934 6 Concordia 0 1935 13 Concordia 0 1936 18 Nebraska-Omaha 13 1937 34 Nebraska-Omaha 7 1938 20 Moorhead State 13 1939 0 St. Thomas 15 1940 13 Moorhead State 6 1941 7 Concordia 13 1942 6 Concordia 7 1945 0 Bemidji State 61946 0 Iowa 391947 20 Bemidji State 01948 0 Bemidji State 131949 0 Marquette 661950 0 Augustana 61951 7 Concordia 211952 12 Concordia 01953 7 Concordia 61954 0 Concordia 121955 7 Concordia 201956 25 Valley City State 01957 0 Concordia 471958 8 Concordia 61959 29 Concordia 201960 12 Concordia 321961 21 Concordia 01962 8 Moorhead State 221963 14 Moorhead State 311964 20 Moorhead State 131965 59 Wis.-Milwaukee 201966 46 Wis.-Milwaukee 61967 24 Montana State 61968 49 Nebraska-Omaha 71969 28 Northern Illinois 01970 14 Eastern Michigan 141971 42 Northern Arizona 91972 21 Mankato State 171973 33 Mankato State 171974 3 Nebraska-Omaha 01975 3 Nebraska-Omaha 101976 9 Northern Michigan 141977 38 Northern Michigan 171978 23 Northern Arizona 71979 11 Weber State 101980 0 Northern Michigan 101981 0 Northern Michigan 381982 20 Northern Michigan 31983 17 Northern Michigan 141984 38 Northern Michigan 121985 26 Northern Michigan 101986 52 Northern Michigan 71987 6 Northern Michigan 101988 55 Northern Michigan 21

Year ’SU Opp.Year ’SU Opp.1989 55 Northern Michigan 231990 28 Indiana (PA) 181991 17 Grand Valley State 211992 26 Cal Poly 101993 35 Pittsburg State 161994 21 Angelo State 121995 16 Delta State 131996 20 Texas A&M-Kingsville 101997 31 West Georgia 141998 21 Emporia State 231999 55 Ferris State 352000 52 Texas A&M-Kingsville 72001 48 Angelo State 92002 34 Winona State 232003 28 Tusculum 72004 52 Valparaiso 02005 59 Arkansas-Monticello 72006 66 Concordia-St. Paul 72007 28 Stephen F. Austin 192008 41 Austin Peay 6

OpeningNotebook112 games76 wins, 29 losses, 7 ties

Current winning streak: 10, (last loss, 1998 vs. Emporia State, 21-23). The Bison are 16-2 since 1991.

Longest unbeaten streak: 11 games (10-0-1), 1964 to 1974.

Longest losing streak: 4 (0-4-0), 1941-46.

Most points, NDSU: 79 vs. Wahpeton Indians 0, 1910

Most points, Opponent: 66, Marquette vs. NDSU 0, 1949.

Most points, Both teams:90, NDSU 55, Ferris State 35, 1999.

The Bison have posted 29 shutouts including a 52-0 win over Valparaiso in 2004. That was the fi rst shutout since 1974 vs. Ne-braska-Omaha (3-0). NDSU has been shutout 20 times -- the last time in 1981 against Northern Michigan (38-0).

From 1929 to 1961, NDSU opened against Concordia-Moorhead on 17 occasions. The Bison won eight games and there was one tie. Overall, there have been 49 different opponents since 1894.

North Dakota State began the Homecoming tradi-tion in 1919, an annual event that has spanned the past 89 years, exclud-ing the war years of 1943-44.Year NDSU Opp.Year NDSU Opp.1919 7 North Dakota 61920 7 North Dakota 141921 0 So. Dak. State 541922 14 So. Dak. State 131923 3 North Dakota 101924 9 Morningside 31925 3 So. Dak. State 31926 6 North Dakota 71927 0 So. Dak. State 331928 0 North Dakota 181929 0 So. Dak. State 01930 7 North Dakota 141931 0 So. Dak. State 71932 7 North Dakota 61933 7 So. Dak. State 131934 0 So. Dak. State 381935 7 So. Dak. State 61936 0 North Dakota 141937 0 North Dakota 271938 13 North Dakota 171939 0 So. Dak. State 61940 0 North Dakota 241941 0 So. Dak. State 71942 25 So. Dak. State 01945 26 North Dakota 71946 6 So. Dak. State 01947 20 North Dakota 251948 6 So. Dak. State 71949 6 North Dakota 131950 0 So. Dak. State 601951 14 North Dakota 131952 47 So. Dak. State 141953 6 North Dakota 26

1954 13 So. Dak. State 501955 0 North Dakota 211956 26 So. Dak. State 91957 0 North Dakota 91958 20 Montana State 331959 15 North Dakota 201960 14 So. Dak. State 141961 6 North Dakota 261962 16 Augustana 221963 7 North Dakota 211964 42 Augustana 71965 6 North Dakota 31966 35 Montana State 231967 34 North Dakota 101968 70 Augustana 181969 64 North Dakota 141970 45 Augustana 71971 7 North Dakota 231972 40 Augustana 241973 21 North Dakota 141974 29 Augustana 141975 17 North Dakota 341976 13 So. Dak. State 01977 45 North Dakota 201978 42 Northern Iowa 141979 7 North Dakota 141980 16 Morningside 71981 21 Augustana 141982 21 South Dakota 141983 17 South Dakota 31984 55 So. Dak. State 301985 41 So. Dak. State 71986 49 St. Cloud State 71987 22 Mankato State 281988 29 St. Cloud State 281989 35 No. Colorado 291990 19 Morningside 121991 35 South Dakota 121992 21 St. Cloud State 231993 35 South Dakota 141994 52 So. Dak. State 391995 42 No. Colorado 38

1996 34 St. Cloud State 01997 35 Morningside 01998 19 No. Colorado 291999 30 Augustana 142000 21 So. Dak. State 32001 45 So. Dak. State 382002 37 Minn. St.-Mankato 202003 34 Neb.-Omaha 7 2004 27 Southern Utah 212005 14 UC Davis 202006 45 Miss. Valley State 02007 35 UC Davis 162008 35 Southern Illinois 27

CROWNING TIDBITS...

... NDSU is 50-35-3 in homecoming games.

... NDSU is 36-4 over the last 40 homecomings.

... South Dakota State is the most frequent Bison home-coming opponent. The Bison are 10-12-2 against SDSU.

... The shutout in 2006 was NDSU’s sixth overall. The Bison have been blanked 14 times.

... NDSU defeated Augustana 70-18 in 1968.

... In 1994, NDSU (52) and SDSU (39) combined for 91 points.

FOR OPENERS HOMECOMING

North Dakota Forest ServiceTrees Bowl Results

The North Dakota Forest Service began the Trees Bowl tradition in 1990, an annual event that has spanned 19 years. North Dakota State is 15-3 in the previous games. The 2001 game with Maine was cancelled because of the 9/11 tragedy.Year NDSU Team Opp.Year NDSU Team Opp.1990 40 South Dakota State 281991 21 Mankato State 131992 47 South Dakota State 101993 21 Morningside 151994 22 Mankato State 141995 19 Valdosta State 141996 21 Nebraska-Omaha 241997 51 Texas A&M-Kingsville 01998 35 South Dakota State 321999 71 Moorhead State 202000 80 Moorhead State 02001 No game - 9/112002 6 North Dakota 122003 24 South Dakota State 02004 49 Carson-Newman 192005 26 Nicholls State 132006 23 Northeastern 102007 54 Illinois State 282008 22 Western Illinois 27

Harvest BowlResults

Overall Record: 31-1-2 (34 games in 35 years) Record at Fargodome: 14-1Current Streak: 6Year NDSU Team Opp.Year NDSU Team Opp.1974 14 Wis.-Milwaukee 71975 28 South Dakota 31976 24 Northern Colorado 01977 9 South Dakota 61978 56 Morningside 71979 38 South Dakota State 141980 49 South Dakota 71981 14 Nebraska-Omaha 01982 27 Northern Colorado 121983 34 Northern Colorado 211984 42 Morningside 71985 18 Morningside 181986 25 Augustana 01987 43 Northern Colorado 211988 23 Nebraska-Omaha 51989 7 Augustana 71990 44 Nebraska-Omaha 71991 No game - Blizzard1992 35 Northern Colorado 31993 40 Northern Colorado 141994 35 St. Cloud State 251995 14 South Dakota 71996 48 Minn. St.-Mankato 281997 31 St. Cloud State 01998 35 Minn. St.-Mankato 281999 31 Nebraska-Omaha 142000 38 Northern Colorado 142001 31 Nebraska-Omaha 222002 7 Northern Colorado 292003 35 South Dakota 32004 30 Northwestern State 172005 44 Northern Colorado 02006 51 Cal Poly 142007 54 Illinois State 282008 34 Indiana State 7

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Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Missoula, Mont.

NDSU 25, Montana 24Oct. 18, 2003 Alerus Center, Grand Forks UND 28, NDSU 21 (ot)Nov. 8, 2003 Selke Field, St. Cloud, Minn. St. Cloud State 33, NDSU 30 (ot)Sept. 4, 2004 Nottingham Field, Greeley, Colo. Northern Colorado 15, NDSU 13Oct. 9, 2004 Coughlin-Alumni Stadium, Brookings, S.D. South Dakota St. 24, NDSU 21Nov. 13, 2004 Toomey Field, Davis, Calif. NDSU 25, UC Davis 7Sept. 24, 2005 Bobcat Stadium, Bozeman, Mont. Montana State 20, NDSU 17Sept. 16, 2006 Fargodome, NDSU 23, Northeastern 10Oct. 21, 2006 Metrodome, Minneapolis Minnesota 10, NDSU 9Nov. 4, 2006 Toomey Field, Davis, Calif. NDSU 28, UC Davis 24Sept. 8, 2007 Fargodome, NDSU 28, Stephen F. Austin 19Sept. 15, 2007 Fargodome, NDSU 41, Sam Houston State 38Oct. 6, 2007 Fargodome NDSU 35, UC Davis 16Oct. 20, 2007 Metrodome, Minneapolis NDSU 27, Minnesota 21Nov. 3, 2007 Fargodome NDSU 54, Illinois State 28Sept. 20, 2008 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, Ohio Youngstown St. 32, NDSU 24Oct. 4, 2008 Fargodome NDSU 35, Southern Illinois 27Oct. 11, 2008 Fargodome Western Illinois 27, NDSU 22Oct. 18, 2008 UNI Dome, Cedar Falls, Iowa UNI 23, NDSU 13Nov. 22, 2008 Fargodome South Dakota St. 25, NDSU 24

BISON TELEVISIONRECORD

128 Games78-49-1, .630

Oct. 30, 1993 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks UND 22, NDSU 21Oct. 29, 1994 Fargodome UND 34, NDSU 14Nov. 5, 1994 Jackson Field, Greeley, Colo. Northern Colorado 29, NDSU 7Nov. 19, 1994 Brandenburg/Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, Kan. NDSU 18, Pittsburg State 12Nov. 26, 1994 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks UND 14, NDSU 7Nov. 4, 1995 Memorial Stadium Grand Forks UND 21, NDSU 7Nov. 18, 1995 Memorial Stadium Grand Forks NDSU 41, UND 10Nov. 25, 1995 Brandenburg/Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, Kan. Pittsburg State 9, NDSU 7Oct. 12, 1996 Nottingham Field, Greeley, Colo. Northern Colorado 38, NDSU 36Nov. 9, 1996 Fargodome UND 33, NDSU 19Aug. 28, 1997 Fargodome NDSU 31, West Georgia 14Oct. 18, 1997 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 31, UND 10Nov. 22, 1997 Rickenbrode Stadium Maryville, Mo. NW Missouri State 39, NDSU 28Oct. 17, 1998

Fargodome UND 39, NDSU 25Oct. 2, 1999

Memorial Stadium Grand Forks UND 13, NDSU 10Sept. 30, 2000 Fargodome NDSU 16, UND 13Nov. 18, 2000

Rickenbrode Stadium Maryville, Mo. NDSU 31, Northwest Missouri State 17Nov. 25, 2000 Caniglia Field, Omaha NDSU 43, Nebraska-Omaha 21Dec. 2, 2000

Parker Field, Cleveland, MS Delta State 34, NDSU 16Oct. 6, 2001 Alerus Center, Grand Forks UND 19, NDSU 7Oct. 27, 2001 Nottingham Field, Greeley, Colo.

Northern Colorado 17, NDSU 13Oct. 5, 2002 DakotaDome, Vermillion, S.D. South Dakota 40, NDSU 37 (4 ot)Oct. 12, 2002 Fargodome UND 12, NDSU 6

Nov. 12, 1988 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 34, UND 27Nov. 19, 1988 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 49, Augustana 7Nov. 26, 1988 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 36, Millersville 26Dec. 3, 1988 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 42, Sacramento State 20Dec. 10, 1988 Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence, Ala. NDSU 35, Portland State 21Nov. 11, 1989 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 21, UND 0Nov. 25, 1989 Paul Snow Stadium Jacksonville, Ala. Jacksonville State 21, NDSU 17Oct. 6, 1990 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 19, Morningside 12Oct. 20, 1990 Howard Wood Stadium Sioux Falls, S.D. NDSU 43, Augustana 14Nov. 10, 1990 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 42, UND 14Nov. 17, 1990 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 17, Northern Colo. 7Dec. 1, 1990

Dec. 3, 1983 Toomey Field, Davis, Calif. NDSU 26, UC Davis 17Dec. 10, 1983 Memorial Stadium McAllen, Texas NDSU 41, Central State 21Sept. 9, 1984 Dacotah Field, Fargo

NDSU 41, Neb.-Omaha 23Oct. 27, 1984 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 14, UND 3Dec. 8, 1984 Memorial Stadium McAllen, Texas Troy State 18, NDSU 17Nov. 16, 1985 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 49, UND 0Nov. 30, 1985 Toomey Field, Davis, Calif. NDSU 31, UC Davis 12Dec. 7, 1985 DakotaDome, Vermillion NDSU 16, South Dakota 7Dec. 14, 1985 Memorial Stadium McAllen, Texas NDSU 35, North Alabama 7Nov. 1, 1986 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 25, Neb.-Omaha 3Nov. 15, 1986 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 62, UND 13Nov. 29, 1986 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 50, Ashland 0

Oct. 16, 1971 Dacotah Field, Fargo UND 23, NDSU 7Oct. 21, 1972 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 22, UND 17Oct. 20, 1973 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 21, UND 14Oct. 12, 1974 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 29, Augustana 14Oct. 19, 1974 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks UND 31, NDSU 20Sept. 6, 1975 University Stadium, Omaha Nebraska-Omaha 10, NDSU 3 Oct. 18, 1975 Dacotah Field, Fargo UND 34, NDSU 17Oct. 23, 1976 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 22, UND 15Oct. 30, 1976 Inman Field, Vermillion, S.D. NDSU 24, South Dakota 0Dec. 4, 1976 Dacotah Field, Fargo Montana State 10, NDSU 3Sept. 10, 1977 University Stadium, Omaha NDSU 17, Nebraska-Omaha 17Oct. 22, 1977 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 45, UND 20Dec. 3, 1977 City Stadium, Anniston, Ala. Jacksonville State 31, NDSU 7Oct. 21, 1978 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks UND 24, NDSU 21Oct. 13, 1979 Dacotah Field, Fargo UND 14, NDSU 7Sept. 20, 1980 Caniglia Field, Omaha Nebraska-Omaha 26, NDSU 7Oct. 4, 1980 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks UND 38, NDSU 20Sept. 5, 1981 Memorial Stadium, Marquette, Mich. Northern Mich. 38, NDSU 0Sept. 26, 1981 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 31, UND 7Dec. 5, 1981 Seth Grove Stadium Shippensburg, Pa. NDSU 18, Shippensburg State 6Dec. 12, 1981 Memorial Stadium McAllen, Texas SW Texas State 42, NDSU 13Sept. 4, 1982 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 20, Northern Mich. 3Sept. 18, 1982 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 10, UND 3Dec. 4, 1982 Toomey Field, Davis, Calif. UC Davis 19, NDSU 14Oct. 4, 1983 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 23, UND 6

Sept. 14, 1963 Dacotah Field, Fargo Moorhead State 31, NDSU 14Oct. 19, 1963 Dacotah Field, Fargo UND 21, NDSU 7Sept. 12, 1964 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 20, Moorhead State 13Oct. 10, 1964 Dacotah Field, Fargo

NDSU 41, Augustana 7Oct. 24, 1964 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 7, Montana State 0Nov. 28, 1964 Mineral Water Bowl Excelsior Springs, Mo. NDSU 14, Western State (Colo.) 13Oct. 17, 1964 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks UND 20, NDSU 13Oct. 16, 1965 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 6, UND 3Oct. 30, 1965 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 66, South Dakota 8Dec. 11, 1965 Pecan Bowl Abilene, Texas

NDSU 20, Grambling 7Oct. 8, 1966 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 35, Montana State 23Oct. 15, 1966 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 28, Augustana 0Oct. 22, 1966 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 18, UND 15Nov. 5, 1966 San Diego, Calif.

San Diego State 36, NDSU 0Oct. 21, 1967 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 34, UND 10Dec. 16, 1967 Pecan Bowl Abilene, Texas Texas-Arlington 13, NDSU 0Oct. 12, 1968 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 70, Augustana 18Oct. 19, 1968 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 14, UND 8Dec. 14, 1968 Pecan Bowl Arlington, Texas NDSU 23, Arkansas State 14Oct. 18, 1969 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 64, UND 14Dec. 13, 1969 Camellia Bowl Sacramento, Calif. NDSU 30, Montana 3Sept. 26, 1970 Inman Field, Vermillion, S.D. NDSU 24, South Dakota 21Oct. 10, 1970 Dacotah Field, Fargo

NDSU 45, Augustana 7Oct. 17, 1970 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 20, UND 3Dec. 12, 1970 Camellia Bowl Sacramento, Calif. NDSU 31, Montana 16

NDSU 31, West Georgia 14Oct. 18, 1997 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 31, UND 10Nov. 22, 1997 Rickenbrode Stadium Maryville, Mo. NW Missouri State 39, NDSU 28Oct. 17, 1998

UND 39, NDSU 25Oct. 2, 1999

Grand Forks UND 13, NDSU 10Sept. 30, 2000 Fargodome NDSU 16, UND 13Nov. 18, 2000

Maryville, Mo. NDSU 31, Northwest Missouri State 17Nov. 25, 2000 Caniglia Field, Omaha

Dec. 6, 1986 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 35, Central State 12Dec. 13, 1986 Braly Municipal Stadium Florence, Ala. NDSU 27, South Dakota 7Oct. 17, 1987 Dacotah Field, Fargo Mankato State 28, NDSU 22Oct. 31, 1987 DakotaDome, Vermillion, South Dakota 28, NDSU 12Nov. 9, 1987 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 42, UND 10Oct. 29, 1988 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 34, South Dakota 14

Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 39, Pittsburg State 29Dec. 8, 1990

Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence, Ala. NDSU 51, Indiana (Pa.) 11Nov. 16, 1991 Dacotah Field, Fargo NDSU 35, UND 28Nov. 14, 1992 Memorial Stadium, Grand Forks NDSU 20, UND 19Nov. 28, 1992 Brandenburg/Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, Kan. Pittsburg State 38, NDSU 37Sept. 4, 1993 Fargodome NDSU 35, Pittsburg State 16

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A WINNING TRADITIONAll-Time Coaching RecordsCoach Years Won Lost Tied Pct. US* CT** NT*** Henry L. Bolley 1894-99 (6) 7 8 1 .469 1 0 0Jack Harrison 1900-01 (2) 15 1 1 .941 1 0 0Ed Cochems 1902-03 (2) 9 1 0 .900 1 0 0A.L. Marshall 1904-05 (2) 4 7 1 .375 0 0 0Gilmour Dobie 1906-07 (2) 7 0 0 1.000 2 0 0Paul Magoffi n 1908 (1) 2 3 0 .400 0 0 0Arthur Reuber 1909-12 (4) 12 7 1 .625 0 0 0Howard Wood 1913-14 (2) 5 5 2 .500 0 0 0Paul J. Davis 1915-17 (3) 10 7 1 .583 0 0 0Stanley Borleske 1919-21 (5) 17 14 4 .543 0 0 0 1923-24Joe Cutting 1922 (1) 6 2 0 .750 0 0 0Ion J. Cortright 1925-27 (3) 15 8 2 .819 1 1 0C.C. Finnegan 1928-40 (13) 57 49 11 .537 0 2 0Stan Kostka 1941, 8 17 0 .320 0 0 0 1946-47 (3)Robert Lowe 1942, 45 (2) 3 9 2 .286 0 0 0Howard Bliss 1948-49 (2) 3 16 0 .158 0 0 0Mac Wenskunas 1950-53 (4) 11 21 1 .349 0 0 0Del Anderson 1954-55 (2) 1 16 1 .083 0 0 0Les Luymes 1956 (1) 5 4 0 .556 0 0 0Bob Danielson 1957-62 (6) 13 39 2 .259 0 0 0Darrell Mudra 1963-65 (3) 24 6 0 .800 1 2 1Ron Erhardt 1966-72 (7) 61 7 1 .891 3 6 2Ev Kjelbertson 1973-75 (3) 17 13 0 .567 0 2 0Jim Wacker 1976-78 (3) 24 9 1 .721 0 2 0Don Morton 1979-84 (6) 57 15 0 .792 0 4 1Earle Solomonson 1985-86 (2) 24 2 1 .907 1 2 2Rocky Hager 1987-96 (10) 91 25 1 .782 2 5 2Bob Babich 1997-02 (6) 46 22 0 .676 0 0 0Craig Bohl 2003- (5) 43 12 0 .782 0 1 0 *Unbeaten seasons **Conference titles ***National Titles

Borleske

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North Dakota State Top 5Coaches (In Victories)

1. Rocky Hager (’87-96) 912. Ron Erhardt (’66-72) 613. Don Morton (’79-84) 57 Casey Finnegan (’28-40) 575. Bob Babich (’97-02) 46

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All-Time Year-By-Year Results

Year W-L-T*1991 7-3-0*1992 10-2-0 1993 7-3-0*1994 9-3-0 1995 10-3-0 1996 6-4-0 1997 9-3-0 1998 7-4-0 1999 9-2-0 2000 12-2-0 2001 7-3-0 2002 2-8-0 2003 8-3-0 2004 8-3-0 2005 7-4-0*2006 10-1-0 2007 10-1-0 2008 6-5-0

NDSU Games: 985NDSU Won: 601NDSU Lost: 350NDSU Tied: 34

No football played during the 1918, 1943 and 1944 years

*Conferencechampions (Mem-bers of North Cen-tral Conference from 1922-2003, Great West Foot-ball Conference 2004-2007, and the Missouri Valey Football Confer-ence 2008)

Year W-L-T 1950 2-7-0 1951 1-5-1 1952 5-4-0 1953 3-5-0 1954 1-7-1 1955 0-9-0 1956 5-4-0 1957 0-8-0 1958 3-6-0 1959 4-4-1 1960 3-5-1 1961 3-6-0 1962 0-10-0 1963 3-5-0*1964 10-1-0*1965 11-0-0*1966 8-2-0*1967 9-1-0*1968 10-0-0*1969 10-0-0*1970 9-0-1 1971 7-2-0*1972 8-2-0*1973 8-2-0*1974 7-4-0 1975 2-7-0*1976 9-3-0*1977 9-2-1 1978 6-4-0 1979 6-4-0 1980 6-4-0*1981 10-3-0*1982 12-1-0*1983 12-1-0*1984 11-2-0*1985 11-2-1*1986 13-0-0 1987 6-4-0*1988 14-0-0 1989 8-3-1*1990 14-0-0

Year W-L-T 1894 2-0-0 1895 1-1-0 1896 3-1-1 1897 0-3-0 1898 1-2-0 1899 0-1-0 1900 8-1-1 1901 7-0-0 1902 4-0-0 1903 5-1-0 1904 3-3-0 1905 1-4-1 1906 4-0-0 1907 3-0-0 1908 2-3-0 1909 2-2-1 1910 2-3-0 1911 3-1-0 1912 5-1-0 1913 0-2-2 1914 5-3-0 1915 3-3-0 1916 3-2-1 1917 4-2-0 1918 ----- 1919 5-1-1 1920 2-3-1 1921 3-3-1 1922 6-2-0 1923 2-4-1 1924 5-3-0*1925 5-0-2 1926 5-3-0 1927 3-5-0 1928 3-4-1 1929 4-3-2 1930 7-2-0 1931 5-5-0*1932 7-2-0 1933 3-2-4 1934 5-3-2*1935 7-1-1 1936 4-5-0 1937 5-4-0 1938 5-4-0 1939 1-6-1 1940 1-8-0 1941 2-7-0 1942 2-5-1 1943 ----- 1944 ----- 1945 1-4-1 1946 5-3-0 1947 1-7-0 1948 3-7-0 1949 0-9-0

H.L. Bolley--NDSU's fi rst coach (1894-99)

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1894--Henry L. Bolley (2-0) @North Dakota W, 24-6 North Dakota W, 20-4

1895--Henry L. Bolley (1-1) @North Dakota W, 12-4 @North Dakota L, 0-42

1896--Henry L. Bolley (3-1-1) St. Cloud State T, 4-4 Crookston W, 50-6 @North Dakota L, 12-58 @Crookston W, 20-0 @Casselton W, 28-0

1897--Henry L. Bolley (0-3) North Dakota L, 0-3911/8 @Carleton L, 0-32 @North Dakota L, 0-20

1898--Henry L. Bolley (1-2) West Superior L, 0-25 @St. Paul NG W, 22-0 North Dakota L, 6-39

1899--Henry L. Bolley (0-1) @North Dakota L, 0-46

1910--Arthur Reuber (2-3) Wahpeton Indians W, 79-0 N.D. Science W, 16-0 South Dakota State L, 3-6 @North Dakota L, 0-18 Fargo College L, 2-11

1911--Arthur Reuber (3-1)@South Dakota State L, 3-14

Northern (SD) W, 59-0 @Fargo College W, 5-0 @N.D. Science W, 32-0

1912--Arthur Reuber (5-1) N.D. Science W, 21-0 Wahpeton Indians W, 123-0 S. Dakota Wesleyan W, 35-0 St. Cloud State W, 7-0 Fargo College W, 14-3 @North Dakota L, 0-3

1913--Howard Wood (0-2-2) @N.D. Science T, 0-0 @South Dakota State L, 6-7 @Fargo College T, 0-0 North Dakota L, 14-20

1914--Howard Wood (5-3)@Jamestown College W, 19-7

N.D. Science W, 41-0 St. Thomas L, 12-21 Macalester W, 10-7 Fargo College W, 1-0 @North Dakota W, 7-6 @Montana State L, 0-18 @Montana L, 0-13

1915--Paul J. Davis (3-3) Jamestown College W, 33-0 @N.D. Science W, 34-0 @St. Thomas L, 0-13 Fargo College W, 7-6 North Dakota L, 0-20 South Dakota State L, 0-21

1916--Paul J. Davis (3-2-1) N.D. Science W, 54-0 St. Thomas L, 13-7 @Hamline T, 13-13 @Michigan State L, 0-30 @North Dakota L, 0-10 Fargo College W, 13-7

1917--Paul J. Davis (4-2) @St. Thomas L, 0-41 Macalester W, 13-0 Hamline W, 26-0 North Dakota W, 20-7 @Fargo College W, 80-0 @South Dakota State L, 14-21

1918--NO FOOTBALL

1919--Stan Borleske (5-1-1) South Dakota State T, 0-0

Minn. State-Moorhead W, 26-6 @Jamestown College W, 7-0 St. Thomas W, 6-0 @North Dakota W, 7-6 Fargo College W, 6-0 @Detroit L, 0-48

The 1894 team,NDSU's fi rst grid

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The 1890s...North Dakota State opened gridiron history with a 24-6 win over arch-rival North Dakota in 1894...The Bison played the Sioux twice in that year and posted a perfect 2-0 season mark...NDSU was also winless in that decade, going 0-3 in 1897...Henry L. Bolley was the fi rst Bison coach.

The 1900s...The 1900-1909 decade was a good one for NDSU football...The Bison had four undefeated football teams and had just two losing years...The record over the decade was 39-14-3...Six different men coached the Bison during the decade.

1900--Jack Harrison (8-1-1)@Minn. State-Moorhead W, 19-0

@Alexandria A.C. W, 18-0 St. Cloud State W, 30-11 @South Dakota T, 6-6 @Fergus Falls A.C. W, 11-5 @Hamline L, 11-18 @Fargo College W, 40-0 @Macalaster W, 22-5 @North Dakota W, 16-0 @St. Paul Central High W, 12-11

1901--Jack Harrison (7-0) @Fargo High School W, 17-0

@Minn. State-Moorhead W, 65-0 @Red River Valley W, 60-0 @Hamline W, 34-6 Minnesota 2nd Team W, 17-0 @Fargo College W, 53-0 @North Dakota W, 17-11

1902--Ed Cochems (4-0) Mitchell W, 35-011/8 @North Dakota W, 47-0 @Hamline W, 34-0 Carleton W, 52-0

1903--Ed Cochems (5-1) Barnesville W, 72-0 South Dakota State W, 85-0 Hamline W, 47-0 Minnesota 2nd Team L, 0-11 @Flandreau Indians W, 105-0 South Dakota W, 22-0

1904--A.L. Marshall (3-3) Fargo College W, 11-0 St. Cloud State W, 16-0 @Red River Valley W, 17-0 North Dakota L, 0-22 @North Dakota L, 0-17 Fargo High L, 0-5

1905--A.L. Marshall (1-4-1) @Minnesota Frosh L, 0-5 @North Dakota L, 5-23 Lawrence Univ. L, 0-5 St. Thomas L, 0-28 North Dakota T, 11-11 Breckenridge A.C. W, 52-0

1906--Gilmour Dobie (4-0) North Dakota W, 32-4 @Carleton W, 23-0 @Yankton College W, 61-0 @Hamline W, 51-0

1907--Gilmour Dobie (3-0) @Lawrence Univ. W, 46-4 @South Dakota W, 54-0 @Haskell Indians W, 64-6

1908--Paul Magoffi n (2-3) @St. Cloud State W, 28-0 @St. Thomas L, 5-11 South Dakota State L, 0-11 St. Thomas W, 16-6 @Fargo College L, 6-23

1909--Arthur Reuber (2-2-1) @Valley City State W, 12-3 N.D. Science L, 11-16 @South Dakota State W, 11-5 Fargo College L, 0-11 St. Thomas T, 5-5

The 1910s...The Bison continue to roll during those years with a 25-18-4 record over the next 10-year span...NDSU recorded 5-1 and 5-1-1 years in 1912 and 1919 respectively.

1920--Stan Borleske (2-3-1)@Jamestown College T, 7-7

St. Thomas W, 20-6 North Dakota L, 7-14 @South Dakota State L, 7-28 @Fargo College W, 7-0 @Hamline L, 6-27

1921--Stan Borleske (3-3-1) @Jamestown College T, 0-0 Northern (SD) W, 7-0

@Minn. State-Moorhead W, 35-0 South Dakota State L, 0-54 @North Dakota L, 3-38 Fargo College W, 19-7 @Montana State L, 6-7

1922--Joe Cutting (6-2, 1-2 NCC 5th) Fargo Am. Legion W, 54-0 Jamestown College W, 48-0 Montana State W, 54-0 Concordia W, 55-7 *North Dakota L, 0-7

*@South Dakota State L, 0-13 @Wis.-Superior W, 6-0 *@Morningside W, 27-10

1923--Stan Borleske (2-4-1, 1-3 NCC 7th) Jamestown College W, 21-0 *South Dakota State W, 14-13 *@North Dakota L, 3-10 *Morningside L, 0-12 *@St. Thomas L, 0-26 Wis.-Superior L, 0-2 @Des Moines T, 0-0

1924--Stan Borleske (5-3, 3-3 NCC 4th)9/27 Jamestown College W, 38-710/4 *@South Dakota State L, 0-1410/11 *St. Thomas W, 13-010/18 *Des Moines L, 3-710/25 *North Dakota W, 20-711/1 *@Morningside W, 9-311/8 *@South Dakota L, 6-1311/15 Concordia W, 13-9

1925--Ion J. Cortright (5-0-2, 4-0-2 NCC T1st) Jamestown College W, 47-0 *@Creighton T, 0-0 *Morningside W, 14-710/17 *@South Dakota State T, 3-3 *@Des Moines W, 14-6 *@North Dakota W, 19-10 *@St. Thomas W, 14-7

1926--Ion J. Cortright (5-3, 2-3 NCC 6th) @St. Mary’s W, 6-0 @Valley City State W, 20-0 *@Creighton L, 13-26 *Des Moines W, 27-0

The 1920s...The roaring 1920s came to Fargo and with it came the North Central Conference of which NDSU was a charter member in 1922...NDSU was undefeated in 1925 at 5-0-2 and won its fi rst NCC title...Halfback Claudie Miller was a three-time All-American, NDSU's fi rst, and M. Ravine in 1922 was the fi rst all-conference selection...The 1920s also marked the beginning of the immortal reign of coach C.C. Finnegan.

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*St. Thomas W, 27-6 *North Dakota L, 6-7 Concordia W, 20-0

1927--Ion J. Cortright (3-5, 1-3 NCC 5th)9/24 @Montana State L, 0-2210/8 Valley City State W, 37-010/15 *South Dakota State L, 0-3310/22 St. Mary’s L, 0-610/29 *North Dakota L, 0-1311/5 *@St. Thomas W, 7-611/11 *@South Dakota L, 0-1311/24 @DePaul W, 21-6

1928--Stan Borleske/C.C. Finnegan (3-4-1, 2-3 NCC 3rd)9/29 Valley City State W, 21-010/6 Wis.-Superior T, 0-010/13 @Wisconsin L, 7-1310/20 *St. Thomas W, 18-010/27 *North Dakota L, 0-18

11/3 *@Morningside W, 12-011/10 *@South Dakota State L, 6-2711/17 *@South Dakota L, 6-26

1929--C.C. Finnegan (4-3-2, 1-2-2 NCC T3rd) Concordia W, 13-6 @Wis.-Superior W, 26-7 *South Dakota State T, 0-0 *@North Dakota L, 0-14 *Morningside W, 21-0 @Mt. St. Charles L, 6-7 *@South Dakota T, 6-6 *@Montana State L, 0-6

@Minn. State-Moorhead W, 21-6

1940--C.C. Finnegan (1-8, 0-5 NCC 7th) Minn. State-Moorhead W, 13-6 Carleton L, 7-13 @Montana State L, 0-7 *Northern Iowa L, 7-13 *@Nebraska-Omaha L, 7-14 *North Dakota L, 0-24 *@South Dakota State L, 0-7 *@Morningside L, 13-21 @Wichita L, 0-19

1941--Stan Kostka (2-7, 2-4 NCC 4th) Concordia L, 7-13 *Morningside L, 6-25 @Montana State L, 0-27 *South Dakota State W, 25-0 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 13-6 @Tulsa L, 6-61 *@South Dakota L, 0-19 *@North Dakota L, 6-20 *@Northern Iowa L, 6-51

1942--Robert Lowe (2-5-1, 2-3 NCC 5th) Concordia L, 6-7 @Wahpeton NTS T, 6-6 *Northern Iowa L, 19-27 *South Dakota L, 12-37 @Gustavus Adolphus L, 0-6 *North Dakota W, 26-14 *@South Dakota State L, 0-14 *@Morningside W, 13-7

1943--NO FOOTBALL

1944--NO FOOTBALL

1945--Robert Lowe (1-4-1) @Bemidji State L, 0-6 @Winnipeg Bombers L, 0-27 Concordia T, 0-0 @North Dakota L, 12-20 North Dakota W, 26-7 @Hamline L, 0-36

1946--Stan Kostka (5-3, 4-1 NCC 2nd) @Iowa L, 0-39 Concordia W, 26-6 *Morningside W, 32-7 *South Dakota State W, 6-0 *@North Dakota W, 31-0 *Augustana (SD) W, 32-0 *@Northern Iowa L, 0-21 @Montana State L, 18-39

1947--Stan Kostka (1-7, 0-5 NCC 6th)9/12 @Bemidji State W, 20-09/20 @Iowa L, 0-599/26 Gustavus Adolphus L, 7-1310/3 *Northern Iowa L, 12-1310/10 *South Dakota L, 7-1310/18 *North Dakota L, 20-2510/25 *Augustana (SD) L, 7-1311/1 *@South Dakota State L, 0-7

1948--Howard Bliss (3-7, 2-4 NCC T4th) Bemidji State L, 0-13 Concordia L, 13-20 @Montana State L, 0-33 *Augustana (SD) W, 14-6 *Morningside L, 7-22 *South Dakota State L, 6-7 @Manitoba W, 28-6 *@North Dakota W, 19-7 *@South Dakota L, 6-41 *@Northern Iowa L, 0-19

1949--Howard Bliss (0-9, 0-6 NCC 7th) @Marquette L, 0-66 Concordia L, 6-41 *Northern Iowa L, 6-27 *@Morningside L, 20-39 *South Dakota L, 7-40 @Montana State L, 7-28 *North Dakota L, 6-13 *@South Dakota State L, 13-33 *@Augustana (SD) L, 7-13

1930--C.C. Finnegan (7-2, 3-1 NCC 2nd) @Davis Elkins W, 21-13 Concordia W, 6-0 @St. Thomas W, 13-6 *South Dakota W, 25-7 *@Morningside W, 12-0 *North Dakota L, 7-14 Minn. State-Moorhead W, 39-21 @Michigan State L, 11-19 *@South Dakota State W, 24-0

1931--C.C. Finnegan (5-5, 2-2 NCC T2nd) @Concordia W, 19-0 @Minnesota L, 7-13 @Wisconsin L, 7-12 St. Thomas W, 27-6 *Morningside W, 28-0 *@North Dakota L, 12-20 Minn. State-Moorhead W, 19-6 *South Dakota State L, 0-7 *@South Dakota W, 13-0 @Kansas State L, 6-19

1932--C.C. Finnegan (7-2, 4-0 NCC 1st)9/23 Concordia W, 6-09/30 *South Dakota W, 18-810/8 *@South Dakota State W, 12-610/14 Oklahoma City W, 27-710/22 *North Dakota W, 7-610/29 Minn. State-Moorhead W, 24-011/4 @George Washington L, 0-2011/12 @Army L, 0-5211/24 *@Morningside W, 20-0

1933--C.C. Finnegan (3-2-4, 2-1-1 NCC 2nd) Concordia T, 0-0 St. Thomas T, 7-7 *Morningside W, 7-010/14 *South Dakota State L, 7-13 @Wis.-Superior T, 0-0 *@North Dakota T, 7-7

@Minn. State-Moorhead W, 24-0 *@South Dakota W, 14-0 @Oklahoma City L, 0-19

1934--C.C. Finnegan (5-3-2, 2-1-1 NCC T2nd) Concordia W, 6-0 @Minnesota L, 12-52 St. Thomas W, 27-0 *South Dakota W, 22-0 *@Morningside T, 12-12 *North Dakota W, 7-0

@Minn. State-Moorhead L, 12-13 *@South Dakota State L, 0-38 @Oklahoma City W, 13-7 @Texas Tech T, 20-20

1935--C.C. Finnegan (7-1-1, 4-0-1 NCC 1st) Concordia T, 13-0 @Minnesota L, 6-26 *Morningside W, 14-0 *South Dakota State W, 7-6 Minn. State-Moorhead W, 7-0 *@North Dakota T, 20-20 *@Nebraska-Omaha W, 20-6 *@South Dakota W, 20-0 @Wichita W, 14-0

1936--C.C. Finnegan (4-5, 2-2 NCC 3rd) *Nebraska-Omaha W, 18-13 @Winnipeg L, 13-33 Concordia W, 15-0 Minn. State-Moorhead W, 14-7 @Northwestern L, 7-40 *@Morningside L, 0-7 *North Dakota L, 0-14 *@South Dakota State W, 7-0 @Idaho L, 12-13

1937--C.C. Finnegan (5-4, 2-2 NCC T2nd) *Nebraska-Omaha W, 34-7 @Minnesota L, 7-6910/1 *Morningside W, 33-6 *South Dakota State L, 6-13 @Carleton W, 6-0 @Minn. State-Moorhead W, 13-6 *@North Dakota L, 0-27 @Greeley State W, 15-12 @George Washington L, 0-33

1938--C.C. Finnegan (5-4, 3-1 NCC T2nd) Minn. State-Moorhead W, 20-13 @Winnipeg Rugby L, 6-16 @Idaho L, 0-2710/14 *Northern Iowa W, 14-7 Greeley State W, 12-0 *North Dakota W, 17-13 *@South Dakota L, 0-20 @Creighton L, 0-38 *@South Dakota State W, 13-7

1939--C.C. Finnegan (1-6-1, 0-5 NCC 7th) St. Thomas L, 0-15 *Morningside L, 0-15 *South Dakota L, 7-19 *South Dakota State L, 0-6

@Minn. State-Moorhead T, 14-14 *@North Dakota L, 0-18 @Montana State W, 16-14 *@Northern Iowa L, 0-19

The 1930s...Only one man guided NDSU in the ’30s and it was Finnegan...NDSU won another NCC title in 1935 and had three 7-victory seasons...Roman Meyers, Fritz Hanson and Ernie Wheeler were tabbed All-Americans.

The 1940s...The reign of Finnegan ended and World War II came...So did a downturn in Bison fortunes...NDSU recorded just one winning season (5-3 in 1946)...That was the year Cliff Rothrock made two All-America teams at center.

The 1950s...Victories continued to be hard to come by for the Bison in the 1950s as just two 5-4 campaigns were charted as winning seasons...Still, Glenn Hill and Curt Quenette earned All-America honors and numerous players were All-North Central Conference...Four dif-ferent men guided NDSU fortunes during that span.

1950--Mac Wenskunas (2-7, 0-6 NCC 7th) *Augustana (SD) L, 0-6 @Marquette L, 0-57 *@Northern Iowa L, 25-32 *Morningside L, 7-13 *South Dakota State L, 0-60 Minn. State-Moorhead W, 30-7 *@North Dakota L, 0-33 @Montana State W, 27-0 *@South Dakota L, 7-31

1951--Mac Wenskunas (1-5-1, 1-4-1 NCC 6th) Concordia L, 7-21 *@Augustana (SD) L, 0-12 *Northern Iowa W, 27-14 *@Morningside L, 6-18 *South Dakota L, 0-18 *@South Dakota State T, 7-710/27 *North Dakota L, 14-33

1952--Mac Wenskunas (5-4, 4-2 NCC 2nd) Concordia W, 12-0 *Augustana (SD) W, 24-13 *@Northern Iowa L, 0-32 *Morningside L, 0-12 *South Dakota State W, 47-0 *@North Dakota W, 14-13 @Idaho L, 9-54 @Bradley L, 13-29 *@South Dakota W, 33-7

1953--Mac Wenskunas (3-5, 2-4 NCC T4th) Concordia W, 7-6 @Detroit L, 6-33 *@Morningside L, 14-20 *Northern Iowa L, 21-27 *South Dakota W, 12-6 *@South Dakota State L, 14-32 *North Dakota L, 6-26 *@Augustana (SD) W, 34-18

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1954--Del Anderson (1-7-1, 1-4-1 NCC 6th)9/11 Concordia L, 0-129/17 *Augustana (SD) T, 6-69/25 *@Northern Iowa L, 0-3910/8 *Morningside W, 41-2710/16 *South Dakota State L, 13-5010/22 @Wayne L, 0-3910/30 *@North Dakota L, 7-4011/6 @Wichita L, 0-5911/13 *@South Dakota L, 20-52

1955--Del Anderson (0-9, 0-6 NCC 7th)9/12 Concordia L, 7-209/16 @Drake L, 6-2810/1 *@Morningside L, 7-2610/8 *Northern Iowa L, 0-3210/15 *South Dakota L, 28-4510/22 *@South Dakota State L, 7-3310/29 *North Dakota L, 0-2111/5 *@Augustana (SD) L, 0-1311/12 @Miss. Southern L, 0-58

1956--Les Luymes (5-4, 3-3 NCC T4th)9/11 Valley City State W, 25-09/15 Concordia W, 12-79/22 *Augustana (SD) W, 42-710/6 *Morningside L, 3-1010/13 @Missouri L, 0-4210/20 *@North Dakota L, 7-1410/27 *South Dakota State W, 26-911/10 *@South Dakota L, 7-1311/17 *@Northern Iowa W, 19-13

1957--Bob Danielson (0-8, 0-5 NCC 7th)9/14 Concordia L, 0-479/21 *South Dakota L, 0-69/28 *Northern Iowa L, 0-1810/5 *Morningside L, 6-1310/12 @Montana State L, 6-2710/19 *North Dakota L, 0-910/26 *@South Dakota State L, 14-3211/9 @Dayton L, 6-40

1958--Bob Danielson (3-6, 2-4 NCC 6th)9/13 Concordia W, 8-69/20 *Augustana (SD) W, 30-289/27 *@Northern Iowa L, 11-2110/4 *Morningside L, 0-1210/11 Montana State L, 20-3310/18 *@North Dakota L, 0-3610/25 *South Dakota State W, 33-2011/1 @Trinity L, 6-8011/8 *@South Dakota L, 8-13

1959--Bob Danielson (4-4-1, 3-2-1 NCC T2nd)9/12 Concordia W, 29-209/19 *South Dakota T, 22-229/26 *Northern Iowa W, 32-2210/3 *@Morningside W, 28-2010/10 @Montana State L, 12-2410/17 *North Dakota L, 15-2010/24 *@South Dakota State W, 8-610/31 *@Augustana (SD) L, 14-3411/7 @Marquette L, 0-48

1966--Ronald Erhardt (8-2, 5-1 NCC T1st)9/10 @Wis.-Milwaukee W, 46-69/17 St. Thomas W, 35-69/24 *Morningside W, 28-1410/1 *South Dakota State W, 35-610/8 Montana State W, 35-2310/15 *Augustana (SD) W, 28-010/22 *@North Dakota W, 18-1510/29 *@South Dakota W, 13-011/5 @San Diego State L, 0-3611/12 *@Northern Iowa L, 14-41

1967--Ronald Erhardt (9-1, 6-0 NCC 1st)9/9 @Montana State W, 24-69/16 @Nebraska-Omaha W, 41-339/23 *Northern Iowa W, 10-99/30 *@South Dakota State W, 34-1410/7 Wis.-Milwaukee W, 71-010/14 *@Augustana (SD) W, 64-1910/21 *North Dakota W, 34-1010/28 *South Dakota W, 34-011/4 *@Morningside W, 41-7

Pecan Bowl12/16 Texas-Arlington L, 0-13

1968--Ronald Erhardt (10-0, 6-0 NCC 1st)9/14 Nebraska-Omaha W, 49-79/21 *South Dakota State W, 21-39/28 @Northern Illinois W, 31-1310/5 *@South Dakota W, 35-1310/12 *Augustana (SD) W, 70-1810/19 *@North Dakota W, 14-810/26 *Morningside W, 42-1411/2 *@Northern Iowa W, 31-1511/9 Minn. State-Mankato W, 63-8

Pecan Bowl12/14 Arkansas State W, 23-14

1969--Ronald Erhardt (10-0, 6-0 NCC 1st)9/13 Northern Illinois W, 28-09/20 @Northern Michigan W, 28-149/27 @Nebraska-Omaha W, 41-710/4 *South Dakota W, 24-610/11 *@Augustana (SD) W, 62-1410/18 *North Dakota W, 64-1410/25 *@Morningside W, 35-2011/1 *Northern Iowa W, 41-1311/8 *@South Dakota State W, 20-13

Camellia Bowl12/13 Montana W, 30-3

ALL-TIME RESULTS

The 1960s...The beginning of a glori-ous era in NDSU grid history did not begin well with a 6-21-1 start...Then came Darrell Mudra and Ron Erhardt and with it the beginning of seven straight league championships and a 32-game undefeated streak...NDSU played in fi ve bowl games, winning four...The 1965, 1968, and 1969 teams went undefeated and won national championships.

1960--Bob Danielson (3-5-1, 2-3-1 NCC T2nd)9/10 Concordia L, 12-329/17 *Augustana (SD) L, 21-289/24 *@Northern Iowa L, 7-1910/1 *Morningside W, 21-1510/15 *@North Dakota L, 7-1610/22 *South Dakota State T, 14-1410/29 Montana State L, 14-2611/5 *South Dakota W, 40-711/12 @Minn. State-Mankato W, 21-0

1961--Bob Danielson (3-6, 1-5 NCC 6th)9/16 Concordia W, 21-09/23 *South Dakota W, 41-129/30 *Northern Iowa L, 8-3310/7 *Morningside L, 6-710/14 Montana State L, 0-3510/21 *North Dakota L, 6-2610/28 *@South Dakota State L, 12-4111/4 *@Augustana (SD) L, 12-3511/11 @Minn. State-Mankato W, 18-7

1962--Bob Danielson (0-10, 0-6 NCC 7th)9/8 Minn. State-Moorhead L, 8-229/15 Concordia L, 13-329/22 @Montana State L, 2-379/29 *Morningside L, 8-3410/6 *@Northern Iowa L, 0-3310/13 *Augustana (SD) L, 16-2210/20 *@North Dakota L, 7-3010/27 *South Dakota State L, 6-1711/3 *@South Dakota L, 12-3311/10 @Drake L, 6-40

1963--Darrell Mudra (3-5, 3-3 NCC 4th)9/14 Minn. State-Moorhead L, 14-319/21 *South Dakota W, 53-89/28 *@Morningside W, 33-1810/5 *Northern Iowa W, 21-010/12 *@Augustana (SD) L, 6-2610/19 *North Dakota L, 7-21

10/26 *@South Dakota State L, 25-4011/9 @Southern Illinois L, 15-20

1964--Darrell Mudra (10-1, 5-1 NCC T1st)9/12 Minn. State-Moorhead W, 20-139/19 *Morningside W, 46-129/26 *@Northern Iowa W, 14-710/3 *South Dakota State W, 20-1310/10 *Augustana (SD) W, 42-710/17 *@North Dakota L, 13-2010/24 Montana State W, 7-010/31 *@South Dakota W, 14-911/7 @Idaho State W, 28-2111/14 @Wis.-Milwaukee W, 34-6

Mineral Bowl11/28 Western State (CO) W, 14-13

1965--Darrell Mudra (11-0, 6-0 NCC 1st)9/10 Wis.-Milwaukee W, 59-209/18 Minn.-Duluth W, 55-89/25 *Northern Iowa W, 20-710/2 *@South Dakota State W, 41-1310/9 *@Augustana (SD) W, 47-710/16 *North Dakota W, 6-310/23 @Montana State W, 14-710/30 *South Dakota W, 66-811/6 *@Morningside W, 42-011/13 @St. Thomas W, 13-7

Pecan Bowl12/11 Grambling W, 20-7

The 1970s...Winning continued as NDSU won the Camellia Bowl in 1970 and was undefeated...Ev Kjelbertson took over the reigns in 1973 and won two straight North Central Conference titles...The Bison suffered their fi rst losing season in 13 years in 1975 and Jim Wacker became head coach in 1976...Wacker and the Bison went 9-3 and made NDSU's fi rst postseason appearance since 1970...Wacker resigned after the 1978 season and Don Morton became the fourth Bison head coach of the decade.

1970--Ronald Erhardt (9-0-1, 6-0 NCC 1st)9/12 Eastern Michigan T, 14-149/19 @Montana State W, 30-89/26 *@South Dakota W, 24-2110/3 *Morningside W, 55-710/10 *Augustana (SD) W, 45-710/17 *@North Dakota W, 20-310/24 *@Northern Iowa W, 43-1010/31 *South Dakota State W, 35-011/7 @Minn. State-Mankato W, 60-21

Camellia Bowl12/12 Montana W, 31-16

1971--Ronald Erhardt (7-2, 4-2 NCC T2nd)9/11 Northern Arizona W, 42-99/18 Montana State W, 28-129/25 *South Dakota W, 16-1510/2 *@Morningside W, 62-010/9 *@Augustana (SD) W, 12-710/16 *North Dakota L, 7-2310/23 *Northern Iowa W, 23-1110/30 *@South Dakota State L, 13-2011/6 @Minn. State-Mankato W, 33-7

1972--Ronald Erhardt (8-2, 6-1 NCC T1st)9/2 *Minn. State-Mankato W, 21-179/9 @Northern Arizona W, 14-79/16 @Montana State L, 24-279/23 Youngstown State W, 16-109/30 *Morningside W, 48-610/7 *@Northern Iowa W, 42-0

10/14 *Augustana (SD) W, 40-2410/21 *@North Dakota W, 22-1710/28 *South Dakota State W, 34-1611/4 *@South Dakota L, 21-35

1973--Ev Kjelbertson (8-2, 6-1 NCC T1st)9/1 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 33-179/8 Northern Arizona W, 36-79/15 Montana State W, 34-179/22 *South Dakota L, 7-99/29 *@Morningside W, 14-010/6 *Northern Iowa W, 21-010/13 *@Augustana (SD) W, 9-710/20 *North Dakota W, 21-1410/27 *@South Dakota State W, 24-1411/3 @Youngstown State L, 10-12

1974--Ev Kjelbertson (7-4, 5-2 NCC T1st)9/7 Nebraska-Omaha W, 3-09/14 @Northern Arizona L, 15-279/21 *Morningside W, 15-79/28 *@Northern Iowa L, 0-2010/5 *South Dakota State W, 28-010/12 *Augustana (SD) W, 29-1410/19 *@North Dakota L, 20-3110/26 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 17-1411/2 *@South Dakota W, 13-1211/9 Wis.-Milwaukee W, 14-611/16 @Montana State L, 14-34

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1975--Ev Kjelbertson (2-7, 1-6 NCC T7th)9/6 @Nebraska-Omaha L, 3-109/20 Montana State W, 13-69/27 *Northern Iowa L, 16-2310/4 *@South Dakota State L, 8-1310/11 *@Augustana (SD) L, 14-2710/18 *North Dakota L, 17-3410/25 *Minn. State-Mankato L, 14-1711/1 *South Dakota W, 28-311/8 *@Morningside L, 14-17

1976--Jim Wacker (9-3, 6-0 NCC 1st)9/11 @Northern Michigan L, 9-149/18 @Montana State L, 7-349/25 *Morningside W, 16-710/2 *South Dakota State W, 13-010/9 St. Norbert W, 62-2910/16 *Augustana (SD) W, 21-010/23 *@North Dakota W, 22-1510/30 *@South Dakota W, 24-011/6 *Northern Colorado W, 24-011/13 @Northern Iowa W, 10-9

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/27 @Eastern Kentucky W, 10-3

Grantland Rice Bowl12/4 Montana State L, 3-10

1977--Jim Wacker (9-2-1, 6-0-1 NCC 1st)9/3 Northern Michigan W, 38-179/10 *@Nebraska-Omaha T, 17-179/17 Montana State L, 17-249/24 Northern Iowa W, 58-010/1 *@South Dakota State W, 27-1410/15 *@Augustana (SD) W, 44-19

10/22 *North Dakota W, 45-2010/29 *South Dakota W, 9-611/5 *@Morningside W, 65-611/12 *@Northern Colorado W, 27-3

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/26 Northern Michigan W, 20-6

Grantland Rice Bowl12/3 Jacksonville State L, 7-31

1978--Jim Wacker (6-4, 3-3 NCC T3rd)9/2 Northern Arizona W, 23-79/9 @Weber State W, 49-289/16 @Montana State L, 18-289/23 *@Augustana (SD) W, 45-179/30 *South Dakota L, 14-1710/7 *@Nebraska-Omaha L, 12-1910/14 Northern Iowa W, 42-1410/21 *@North Dakota L, 21-2410/28 *Morningside W, 56-711/4 *@South Dakota State W, 28-26

1979--Don Morton (6-4, 4-2 NCC T2nd)9/8 Weber State W, 11-109/15 @Northern Iowa L, 10-219/22 *@South Dakota L, 28-299/29 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 35-2810/6 @Northern Arizona L, 10-2110/13 *North Dakota L, 7-1410/20 *@Morningside W, 24-010/27 *South Dakota State W, 38-1411/3 *Augustana (SD) W, 33-2011/10 Montana State W, 21-7

1980--Don Morton (6-4, 5-2 NCC T2nd)9/6 Northern Michigan L, 0-109/13 Northern Arizona W, 27-149/20 *@Nebraska-Omaha L, 7-269/27 *Northern Colorado W, 17-710/4 *@North Dakota L, 20-3810/11 *Morningside W, 16-710/18 *@South Dakota State W, 23-1610/25 *@Augustana (SD) W, 26-1511/1 *South Dakota W, 49-711/8 Montana State L, 19-21

1981--Don Morton (10-3, 7-0 NCC 1st)9/5 @Northern Michigan L, 0-389/12 @Northern Arizona L, 17-239/19 *@Northern Colorado W, 17-79/26 *North Dakota W, 31-710/3 *@Morningside W, 34-010/10 *South Dakota State W, 48-2410/17 *Augustana (SD) W, 21-1410/24 *@South Dakota W, 43-710/31 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 14-011/7 Simon Fraser W, 42-7

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/28 @Puget Sound W, 24-10

NCAA-II Semifi nalsNCAA-II Semifi nals12/5 @Shippensburg State W, 18-6

Palm Bowl12/12 SW Texas State L, 13-42

1982--Don Morton (12-1, 7-0 NCC 1st)9/4 Northern Michigan W, 20-39/11 @Minn. State-Mankato W, 45-179/18 *@North Dakota W, 10-39/25 *Morningside W, 42-1410/2 *@South Dakota State W, 10-310/9 *@Augustana (SD) W, 13-2

11/3 *Morningside W, 42-711/10 *@St. Cloud State W,33-14

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/24 UC Davis W, 31-23

NCAA-II Semifi nalsNCAA-II Semifi nals12/1 Nebraska-Omaha W, 25-17

Palm Bowl12/8 Troy L, 17-18

1985--Earle Solomonson (11-2-1, 7-1-1 NCC 1st)9/7 @Northern Michigan W, 26-109/14 @Cal Poly L, 29-359/21 *Minn. State-Mankato W, 35-169/28 *@South Dakota L, 14-3810/5 *Northern Colorado W, 40-1310/12 *South Dakota State W, 41-710/19 *@St. Cloud State W, 35-1910/26 *Morningside T, 18-1811/2 *@Nebraska-Omaha W, 13-1211/9 *@Augustana (SD) W, 25-011/16 *North Dakota W, 49-0

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalNCAA-II Quarterfi nal11/30 @UC Davis W, 31-12

NCAA-II Semifi nalsNCAA-II Semifi nals12/7 @South Dakota W, 16-7

Palm Bowl12/14 North Alabama W, 35-7

1986--Earle Solomonson (13-0, 9-0 NCC 1st)9/6 Northern Michigan W, 52-79/20 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 48-79/27 *South Dakota W, 21-1210/4 *@Northern Colorado W, 33-1210/11 *@South Dakota State W, 49-710/18 *St. Cloud State W, 49-710/25 *@Morningside W, 63-011/1 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 25-311/8 *Augustana (SD) W, 25-011/15 *@North Dakota W, 62-13

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/29 Ashland W, 50-0

NCAA-II Semifi nalsNCAA-II Semifi nals12/6 Central State (OH) W, 35-12

NCAA-II ChampionshipNCAA-II Championship12/13 South Dakota W, 27-7

ALL-TIME RESULTS

The 1980s...Success surpassing that of the late 1960s induced one pundit to call this "the Decade of the Bison in NCAA Division II football"...NDSU made eight NCAA playoff appearances in the 10 years including six straight from 1981 through 1986...NDSU won the national title four times (1983, 1985, 1986 and 1988) while appearing in six national title games (2nd in 1981 and 1984)...The 1989 campaign marked the 25th winning season in 26 years and gave the Bison a phenomenal 232-54-4 record over that span...Rocky Hager became the third head coach of the decade in 1987, following Don Morton and Earle Solomonson, and all won national championships...NDSU won 103 games in the decade (103-20-2), the best in college football.

10/16 *@South Dakota W, 21-1410/23 *@Nebraska-Omaha W, 35-1610/30 *Northern Colorado W, 27-1211/6 Northern Iowa W, 12-711/13 St. Cloud State W, 24-0

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/27 Virginia Union W, 21-20

NCAA-II Semifi nalsNCAA-II Semifi nals12/4 @UC Davis L, 14-19

1983--Don Morton (12-1, 8-1 NCC T1st)9/3 @Northern Michigan W, 17-149/17 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 10-99/24 *Augustana (SD) W, 20-610/1 *@Nebraska-Omaha L, 10-1810/8 *South Dakota W, 17-310/15 *@South Dakota State W, 24-1210/22 *Northern Colorado W, 34-2110/29 *@North Dakota W, 23-611/5 *@Morningside W, 49-711/12 *St. Cloud State W, 31-20

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/26 Towson State W, 24-17

NCAA-II Semifi nalsNCAA-II Semifi nals12/3 @UC Davis W, 26-17

Palm Bowl12/10 Central State (OH) W, 41-21

1984--Don Morton (11-2, 8-1 NCC T1st)9/8 Northern Michigan W, 38-129/15 *Minn. State-Mankato L, 21-289/22 *@Augustana (SD) W, 49-289/29 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 41-2310/6 *@South Dakota W, 35-1110/13 *South Dakota State W, 55-3010/20 *@Northern Colorado W, 62-1410/27 *@North Dakota W, 14-3

1987--Rocky Hager (6-4, 6-3 NCC T2nd)9/12 @Northern Michigan L, 6-109/19 *South Dakota State W, 43-79/26 *@Augustana (SD) W, 34-010/3 *Morningside W, 33-010/10 *@St. Cloud State W, 24-310/17 *Minn. State-Mankato L, 22-2810/24 *Northern Colorado W, 43-2110/31 *@South Dakota L, 12-2811/7 *@Nebraska-Omaha L, 21-2711/14 *North Dakota W, 42-10

1988--Rocky Hager (14-0, 9-0 NCC 1st)9/10 Northern Michigan W, 55-219/17 *@South Dakota State W, 55-269/24 *Augustana (SD) W, 28-2610/1 *@Morningside W, 62-710/8 *St. Cloud State W, 29-2810/15 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 21-1710/22 *@Northern Colorado W, 55-2810/29 *South Dakota W, 34-1411/5 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 23-511/12 *@North Dakota W, 34-27

NCAA-II First Round11/19 Augustana (SD) W, 49-7

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/26 Millersville W, 36-26

NCAA-II Semifi nalsNCAA-II Semifi nals12/3 Sacramento State W, 42-20

NCAA-II ChampionshipNCAA-II Championship12/10 Portland State W, 35-21

1989--Rocky Hager (8-3-1, 6-2-1 NCC T2nd)9/9 Northern Michigan W, 55-239/16 *Minn. State-Mankato W, 25-189/23 *@South Dakota State W, 33-129/30 *South Dakota W, 40-2010/7 *@Morningside W, 26-2010/14 *Northern Colorado W, 35-2910/21 *@St. Cloud State L, 13-2010/28 *Augustana (SD) T, 7-711/4 *@Nebraska-Omaha L, 7-2711/11 *North Dakota W, 21-0

NCAA-II First Round11/18 Edinboro W, 45-32

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/25 @Jacksonville State L, 17-21

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1990--Rocky Hager (14-0, 9-0 NCC 1st)9/9 Indiana (PA) W, 28-189/15 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 34-209/22 *South Dakota State W, 40-289/29 *@South Dakota W, 42-1410/6 *Morningside W, 19-1210/13 *@Northern Colorado W, 34-1710/20 *St. Cloud State W, 62-310/27 *@Augustana (SD) W, 43-1411/3 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 44-711/10 *@North Dakota W, 42-14

NCAA-II First Round11/17 Northern Colorado W, 17-7

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/24 Cal Poly W, 47-0

NCAA-II Semifi nalsNCAA-II Semifi nals12/3 Pittsburg State W, 39-29

NCAA-II ChampionshipNCAA-II Championship12/10 Indiana (PA) W, 51-11

1991--Rocky Hager (7-3, 7-1 NCC 1st)9/14 Grand Valley State L, 17-219/21 *Augustana (SD) W, 41-69/28 *@South Dakota State W, 35-010/5 *South Dakota W, 35-1210/12 *@St. Cloud State W, 32-910/19 *Minn. State-Mankato W, 21-1710/26 *@Northern Colorado L, 14-2311/2 *Neb.-Omaha CCD.11/9 *@Morningside W, 56-1011/16 *North Dakota W, 35-28

NCAA-II First Round11/23 Minn. State-Mankato L, 7-27

1992--Rocky Hager (10-2, 8-1 NCC 1st)9/12 Cal Poly W, 26-109/19 *@Augustana (SD) W, 21-179/26 *South Dakota State W, 47-1010/3 *@South Dakota W, 39-2010/10 *St. Cloud State L, 21-2310/17 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 28-1010/24 *Northern Colorado W, 35-310/31 *@Nebraska-Omaha W, 50-1611/7 *Morningside W, 24-711/14 *@North Dakota W, 20-19

NCAA-II First Round11/21 NE Missouri State W, 42-7

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/28 @Pittsburg State (ot) L, 37-38

1993--Rocky Hager (7-3, 6-3 NCC T3rd)9/4 Pittsburg State W, 35-169/18 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 28-79/25 *Morningside W, 21-1510/2 *@Minn. State-Mankato L, 27-2810/9 *@South Dakota State L, 30-4210/16 *South Dakota W, 35-1410/23 *@St. Cloud State W, 32-2410/30 *@North Dakota L, 21-2211/6 *Northern Colorado W, 40-1411/13 *@Augustana (SD) W, 31-14

1994--Rocky Hager (9-3, 7-2 NCC T1st)9/3 Angelo State W, 21-129/17 *@Nebraska-Omaha W, 49-99/24 *@Morningside W, 24-1310/1 *Minn. State-Mankato W, 22-1410/8 *South Dakota State W, 52-3910/15 *@South Dakota W, 24-1310/22 *St. Cloud State W, 35-2510/29 *North Dakota L, 13-3411/5 *@Northern Colorado L, 7-29

11/12 *Augustana (SD) W, 28-14NCAA-II First Round

11/19 @Pittsburg State (3ot) W, 18-12NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals

11/26 @North Dakota L, 7-14

1995--Rocky Hager (10-3, 7-2 NCC T2nd)9/2 Delta State W, 16-139/9 Valdosta State W, 19-149/16 *@St. Cloud State L, 0-349/23 *@Nebraska-Omaha W, 34-239/30 *Augustana (SD) W, 53-1410/7 *Northern Colorado W, 42-3810/14 *@South Dakota State W, 26-1710/21 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 26-2510/28 *South Dakota W, 14-711/4 *@North Dakota L, 7-2111/11 *Morningside W, 30-7

NCAA-II First Round11/18 @North Dakota W, 41-10

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/25 @Pittsburg State L, 7-9

1996--Rocky Hager (6-4, 5-4 NCC 5th)9/7 Texas A&M-Kingsville W, 20-109/21 *St. Cloud State W, 34-09/28 *Nebraska-Omaha L, 21-2410/5 *@Augustana (SD) L, 25-3410/12 *@Northern Colorado L, 36-3810/19 *South Dakota State W, 31-710/26 *Minn. State-Mankato W, 48-2711/2 *@South Dakota W, 59-2011/9 *North Dakota L, 19-3311/16 *@Morningside W, 20-6

1997--Bob Babich (9-3, 7-2 NCC T2nd)8/28 West Georgia W, 31-149/6 Texas A&M-Commerce W, 51-09/20 *Nebraska-Omaha L, 21-279/27 *Augustana (SD) W, 37-010/4 *@Northern Colorado W, 28-2410/11 *Morningside W, 35-010/18 *@North Dakota W, 31-1010/25 *@South Dakota State L, 27-3411/1 *St. Cloud State W, 31-011/8 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 47-2011/15 *@South Dakota (ot) W, 24-21

NCAA-II First Round11/22 @NW Missouri State L, 28-39

1998--Bob Babich (7-4, 6-3 NCC 4th)8/27 Emporia State L, 21-239/3 Texas A&M-Kingsville W, 16-69/19 *@Nebraska-Omaha L, 28-499/26 *@Augustana (SD) W, 44-1210/3 *Northern Colorado L, 19-2910/10 *@Morningside W, 54-2010/17 *North Dakota L, 25-3910/24 *South Dakota State W, 35-3210/31 *@St. Cloud State W, 34-3111/7 *Minn. State-Mankato W, 35-2811/14 *South Dakota W, 51-7

1999--Bob Babich (9-2, 7-2 NCC 3rd)9/2 Ferris State W, 55-359/11 Minn. State-Moorhead W, 71-209/18 *St. Cloud State W,35-69/25 *@South Dakota W, 45-1410/2 *@North Dakota L, 10-1310/9 *Augustana (SD) W, 30-1410/16 *@South Dakota State W, 28-710/23 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 31-1410/30 *Minn. State-Mankato W, 56-1411/6 *@Northern Colorado L, 39-4111/13 *@Morningside W, 38-6

The 1990s...The success of the 1980s rubbed off on North Dakota State's fi rst team of the 1990s...That club opened the decade with a perfect 14-0 chart in 1990 and the fi fth national championship in eight years...All told, the Bison won eight national championships between 1965 and 1990...NDSU appeared in six NCAA playoffs in 10 years in the '90s...Bob Babich replaced Rocky Hager in 1997...The veer offense died a quiet death, but the Bison continued to have success, going 25-9 in the fi nal three seasons of the 1990s.

2000--Bob Babich (12-2, 8-1 NCC 2nd)8/31 Texas A&M-Kingsville W, 52-79/9 Minn. State-Moorhead W, 80-09/16 *@St. Cloud State W, 37-79/23 *South Dakota W, 45-209/30 *North Dakota W, 16-1310/7 *@Augustana (SD) W, 24-2010/14 *South Dakota State W, 21-310/21 *@Nebraska-Omaha L, 3-610/28 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 41-2811/4 *Northern Colorado W, 38-1411/11 *Morningside W, 55-14

NCAA-II First Round11/18 @NW Missouri State W, 31-17

NCAA-II Quarterfi nalsNCAA-II Quarterfi nals11/25 @Nebraska-Omaha W, 43-21

NCAA-II Semifi nalsNCAA-II Semifi nals12/2 @Delta State L, 16-34

2001--Bob Babich (7-3, 5-3 NCC 3rd)8/30 Angelo State W, 48-99/8 Western State (CO) W, 66-109/15 Maine CCD.9/22 *@Augustana (SD) W, 27-39/29 *South Dakota W, 42-1010/6 *@North Dakota L, 7-1910/13 *@Minn. State-Mankato L, 25-2610/20 *South Dakota State W, 45-3810/27 *@Northern Colorado L, 13-1711/3 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 31-2211/10 *@St. Cloud State W, 47-21

2002--Bob Babich (2-8, 1-7 NCC 9th)9/7 Winona State W, 34-239/21 @UC Davis L, 7-359/28 *Augustana (SD) L, 6-2310/5 *@South Dakota (4ot) L, 37-4010/12 *North Dakota L, 6-1210/19 *Minn. State-Mankato W, 37-2010/26 *@South Dakota State L, 20-2511/2 *Northern Colorado L, 7-2911/9 *@Nebraska-Omaha L, 42-4911/16 *St. Cloud State L, 7-31

2003--Craig Bohl (8-3, 5-2 NCC T2nd)8/30 Tusculum W, 28-79/6 @Montana W, 25-249/13 UC Davis L, 14-239/27 *South Dakota State W, 24-010/4 *@Minn. State-Mankato W, 20-910/11 *Nebraska-Omaha W, 34-710/18 *@North Dakota (ot) L, 21-2810/25 *@Augustana (SD) W, 42-1011/1 *South Dakota W, 35-311/8 *@St. Cloud State (ot) L, 30-3311/15 Concordia-St. Paul W, 58-24

2004--Craig Bohl (8-3, 2-3 GWFC 3rd)8/28 Valparaiso W, 52-09/4 *@Northern Colorado L, 13-159/11 Montana Tech W, 56-39/18 Carson-Newman W, 49-1910/2 @Nicholls State W, 24-1410/9 *@South Dakota State L, 21-2410/16 *Southern Utah W, 27-21

The 2000s...The 2000s opened with a bang as the fi rst team of the new century rolled to a 10-1 regular season and advanced to the NCAA semifi nals before falling to the eventual national champion, Delta State...NDSU’s fi rst game with a Division I-AA team in two decades was canceled in 2001 due to the 9/11 attack...Craig Bohl took over in 2003 and guided the Bison to an 8-3 record in their fi rst year of Division I-AA football.

10/23 *Cal Poly L, 10-1310/30 Northwestern State (LA) W, 30-1711/6 @Weber State W, 31-1711/13 *@UC Davis W, 25-7

2005--Craig Bohl (7-4, 3-2 GWFC 3rd)9/1 Arkansas-Monticello W, 59-79/10 @Northwestern State W, 35-79/17 Weber State W, 41-09/24 @Montana State L, 17-2010/1 Nicholls State W, 26-1310/8 *@Cal Poly L, 6-3710/22 *UC Davis L, 14-2010/29 *@Southern Utah W, 37-2111/5 *Northern Colorado W, 44-011/12 *South Dakota State W, 41-1711/19 @Southern Illinois L, 0-9

2006–-Craig Bohl (10-1, 4-0 GWFC 1st)8/31 Concordia-St. Paul W, 66-79/16 Northeastern W, 23-109/23 @Ball State W, 29-249/30 @Stephen F. Austin W, 17-910/7 @Georgia Southern W, 34-1410/14 Mississippi Valley St. W, 45-010/21 @Minnesota L, 9-1010/28 *@Southern Utah W, 31-711/4 *@UC Davis W, 28-2411/11 *Cal Poly W, 51-1411/18 *South Dakota State W, 41-28

2007–-Craig Bohl (10-1, 3-1 GWFC 2nd)9/8 Stephen F. Austin W, 28-199/15 Sam Houston State W, 41-389/22 @Central Michigan W, 44-149/29 @Western Illinois W, 41-2810/6 *UC Davis W, 35-1610/13 @Mississippi Valley St. W, 58-710/20 @Minnesota W, 27-2110/27 *Southern Utah W, 52-1711/3 Illinois State W, 54-2811/10 *@Cal Poly W, 31-2811/17 *@South Dakota State L, 24-29

2008–-Craig Bohl (6-5, 4-4 MVFC T4th)8/28 Austin Peay W, 41-69/6 Central Conn. St. W, 50-149/13 @Wyoming L, 13-169/20 *@Youngstown State L, 24-3210/4 *Southern Illinois W, 35-2710/11 *Western Illinois L, 22-2710/18 *@UNI L, 13-2310/25 *@Illinois State W, 25-711/1 *indiana State W, 34-711/15 *@Missouri State W, 48-2711/22 *South Dakota State L, 24-25

*–conference game@–road game

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NDSU ALL-TIME RECORD VS. OPPONENTS

NDSU INTERSECTIONALLYAtlantic 10 W L TNortheastern 1 0 0

Big 12Kansas State 0 1 0Missouri 0 1 0Total 0 2 0

Big SkyIdaho 0 3 0Idaho State 1 0 0Montana 3 3 0Montana State 13 20 0Northern Arizona 5 3 0Weber State 4 0 0Total 26 29 0

Big TenIowa 0 2 0Michigan State 0 2 0Minnesota 1 8 0Northwestern 0 1 0Wisconsin 0 2 0Total 1 15 0

Central IntercollegiateVirginia Union 1 0 0

East CoastTowson State 1 0 0

Far Western*UC Davis 3 1 0*No longer a member of the Far West

Missouri Valley Football (Gateway)Illinois State 2 0 0Indiana State 1 0 0Missouri State 1 0 0Northern Iowa 0 1 0South Dakota State 0 1 0Southern Illinois 1 1 0Western Illinois 1 1 0Youngstown State 0 1 0Total 6 5 0

Great LakesAshland (OH) 1 0 0

Great WestUC Davis 3 1 0Cal Poly 2 2 0 Northern Colorado 1 1 0

South Dakota State 2 2 0Southern Utah 4 0 0Total 12 6 0

Gulf SouthArkansas-Monticello 1 0 0Delta State 1 1 0Jacksonville State 0 2 0North Alabama 1 0 0Troy 0 1 0Valdosta State 1 0 0West Georgia 1 0 0Total 5 4 0

IndependentsArmy 0 1 0Bradley 0 1 0UC Davis 0 2 0Cal Poly 2 1 0Central State (OH) 2 0 0Dayton 0 1 0DePaul 1 0 0Detroit 0 2 0Marquette 0 2 0Northern Colorado 4 0 0Northern Michigan 8 4 0Puget Sound 1 0 0Sacramento State 1 0 0Simon Fraser 1 0 0Total 20 14 0

Lone StarAngelo State 2 0 0SW Texas State 0 1 0Texas A&M-Commerce 1 0 0Texas A&M-Kingsville 3 0 0Total 6 1 0

Mid-AmericanBall State 1 0 0Central Michigan 1 0 0Eastern Michigan 0 0 1Northern Illinois 2 0 0Total 4 0 1

Mid-Continent*Northern Iowa 2 1 0Total 2 1 0*No longer a member of the Mid-Con

Midwest IntercollegiateFerris State 1 0 0Grand Valley State 0 1 0Total 1 1 0

Minnesota IntercollegiateCarleton 3 2 0Concordia-Moorhead 17 10 2Gustavus Adolphus 0 2 0Hamline 5 3 1Macalester 3 0 0St. Mary’s 1 1 0St. Thomas 14 7 2Total 43 25 5

Missouri IntercollegiateEmporia State 0 1 0Missouri Southern 0 1 0NE Missouri State 1 0 0NW Missouri State 1 1 0Pittsburg State 3 2 0Total 5 5 0

Missouri ValleyDrake 0 2 0Southern Illinois 0 1 0Tulsa 0 1 0Wichita State 1 2 0Total 1 6 0

Mountain WestWyoming 0 1 0

Northeast ConferenceCentral Connecticut State 1 0 0

North Central*Augustana (SD) 43 13 2*Creighton 0 2 1*Des Moines 2 1 1*Minn. State-Mankato 26 6 0*Morningside 52 18 2*Nebraska-Omaha 25 12 1*North Dakota 45 62 3*Northern Colorado 21 8 0*Northern Iowa 16 21 0*St. Cloud State 16 5 0*South Dakota 48 25 3*South Dakota State 49 36 5 Total 343 209 18*No longer members of the NCC.

Northern SunBemidji State 1 2 0Concordia-St. Paul 1 0 0Minnesota-Duluth 1 0 0Minn. State-Moorhead 17 3 1St. Cloud State 5 0 0Winona State 1 0 0Total 26 5 1

Ohio ValleyAustin Peay 1 0 0Eastern Kentucky 1 0 0*Youngstown State 1 1 0Total 3 1 0*No longer members of OVC

Pennsylvania ConferenceEdinboro 1 0 0Indiana 2 0 0Millersville 1 0 0Shippensburg 1 0 0Total 5 0 0

South Atlantic ConferenceCarson-Newman 1 0 0Tusculum 1 0 0Total 2 0 0

Southern ConferenceGeorgia Southern 1 0 0

SouthlandArkansas State 1 0 0Nicholls State 2 0 0Northwestern State (LA) 2 0 0Sam Houston State 1 0 0Stephen F. Austin 2 0 0Texas-Arlington 0 1 0Total 8 1 0

SouthwestTexas Tech 0 0 1

Southwestern AthleticGrambling State 1 0 0Mississippi Valley State 2 0 0Total 3 0 0

Western AthleticSan Diego State 0 1 0

Southern Illinois ....................1-2-0Southern Utah ....................... 4-0-0Southwest Texas State ............. 0-1-0Stephen F. Austin .................... 2-0-0Texas A&M-Commerce .............. 1-0-0Texas A&M-Kingsville ............... 3-0-0Texas-Arlington ...................... 0-1-0Texas Tech ............................ 0-0-1Towson State ......................... 1-0-0Trinity ................................. 0-1-0Troy ................................... 0-1-0Tulsa .................................. 0-1-0Tusculum ............................. 1-0-0Valdosta State ....................... 1-0-0Valley City State .................... 5-0-0Valparaiso ............................ 1-0-0Virginia Union ....................... 1-0-0Wayne (NE) State ................... 0-1-0Weber State .......................... 4-0-0West Georgia ........................ 1-0-0Western Illinois .....................1-1-0Western State (CO) ................. 2-0-0Wichita State ........................ 1-2-0Winnipeg ............................. 0-1-0Winona State ........................ 1-0-0Wisconsin ............................. 0-2-0Wisconsin-Milwaukee ............... 5-0-0Wisconsin-Superior .................. 2-1-2Yankton College ..................... 1-0-0Youngstown State ..................1-2-0

Bold—2009 opponents

Montana Tech ........................ 1-0-0Morningside ....................... 52-18-2Mount St. Charles ................... 0-1-0Nebraska-Omaha ................. 25-12-1Nicholls State (LA) .................. 2-0-0North Alabama ....................... 1-0-0North Dakota ..................... 45-62-3North Dakota Science .............. 6-1-1Northeastern ......................... 1-0-0Northeast Missouri State ........... 1-0-0Northern Arizona .................... 5-3-0Northern Colorado .................22-8-0Northern Illinois ..................... 2-0-0Northern Iowa .................. 18-23-0Northern Michigan .................10-4-0Northern State (SD) ................. 2-0-0Northwest Missouri State .......... 1-1-0Northwestern ........................ 0-1-0Northwestern State (LA) ........... 2-0-0Oklahoma City ....................... 2-1-0Pittsburg State ...................... 3-2-0Puget Sound ......................... 1-1-0St. Cloud State .....................21-5-1St. Mary’s (MN) ...................... 1-1-0St. Norbert ........................... 1-0-0St. Thomas ..........................14-7-2Sacramento State ................... 1-0-0Sam Houston State ................. 1-0-0San Diego State ..................... 0-1-0Shippensburg State ................. 1-0-0Simon Fraser .........................Simon Fraser .........................Simon Fraser 1-0-0South Dakota ..................... 48-25-3South Dakota State ............ 51-39-5

Ferris State .......................... 1-0-0Georgia Southern ................... 1-0-0George Washington ................. 0-2-0Grambling State ..................... 1-0-0Grand Valley State .................. 0-1-0Gustavus Adolphus .................. 0-2-0Hamline .............................. 5-3-1Haskell Indians ...................... 1-0-0Idaho .................................. 0-3-0Idaho State ........................... 1-0-0Illinois State .........................2-0-0Indiana (PA) .......................... 2-0-0Indiana State ........................1-0-0Iowa ................................... 0-2-0Jacksonville State ................... 0-2-0Jamestown College ................. 7-0-2Kansas State ......................... 0-1-0Lawrence U. ......................... 1-1-0Macalester ........................... 3-0-0Manitoba ............................. 1-0-0Marquette ............................ 0-3-0Mayville State ....................... 1-0-0Michigan State ....................... 0-2-0Minnesota ............................ 1-8-0Minnesota-Duluth ................... 1-0-0Minnesota State, Mankato ........26-6-0Minnesota State Moorhead .......18-3-1Mississippi Valley State ............. 2-0-0Missouri ............................... 0-1-0Missouri Southern ................... 0-1-0Missouri State ........................ 1-0-0Montana .............................. 3-3-0Montana State .................... 13-20-0

Angelo State ......................... 2-0-0Arkansas-Monticello ................ 1-0-0Arkansas State ....................... 1-0-0Army .................................. 0-1-0Ashland (OH) ......................... 1-0-0Augustana (SD) ................... 43-13-2Austin Peay .......................... 1-0-0Ball State ............................. 1-0-0Bemidji State ........................ 1-2-0Bradley ............................... 0-1-0UC Davis .............................. 6-4-0Cal Poly ............................... 4-3-0Carleton .............................. 3-2-0Carson-Newman ..................... 1-0-0Central Connecticut State ......... 1-0-0Central Michigan .................... 1-0-0Central State (OH) .................. 2-0-0Concordia-Moorhead ............ 17-10-2Concordia-St. Paul .................. 2-0-0Creighton ............................. 0-2-1Dakota Wesleyan (SD) .............. 1-0-0Davis & Elkins ........................ 1-0-0Dayton ................................ 0-1-0Delta State ........................... 1-1-0DePaul ................................ 1-0-0Des Moines ........................... 2-1-1Detroit ................................ 0-2-0Drake ................................. 0-2-0Eastern Kentucky ................... 1-0-0Eastern Michigan .................... 0-0-1Edinboro .............................. 1-0-0Emporia State ....................... 0-1-0Fargo College .......................11-3-1

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FUTURE SCHEDULES

FUTURESCHEDULES

2010Sept. 4 at KansasSept. 11 *at Northern IowaOct. 2 *WESTERN ILLINOIS (Homecoming)Oct. 9 *at Youngstown StateOct. 16 *at Illinois StateOct 23 *INDIANA STATE (Harvest Bowl)Nov. 6 *SOUTHERN ILLINOISNov. 13 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (Dakota Marker)Nov. 20 *at Missouri State

2011Sept. 10 at MinnesotaSept. 17 GEORGIA SOUTHERNOct. 1 *ILLINOIS STATEOct. 8 *at Southern IllinoisOct. 15 *MISSOURI STATEOct. 22 *at South Dakota State (Dakota Marker)Oct. 29 *NORTHERN IOWANov. 5 *at Indiana StateNov. 12 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE (Harvest Bowl)Nov. 19 *at Western Illinois

2012Sept. 22 *INDIANA STATESept. 29 *WESTERN ILLINOISOct. 6 *at Illinois StateOct. 20 *at Missouri StateOct. 27 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (Dakota Marker)Nov. 3 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (Harvest Bowl)Nov. 10 *at Youngstown StateNov. 17 *at Northern Iowa

2013Sept. 21 *at Indiana StateSept. 28 *at Western IllinoisOct. 5 *YOUNGSTOWN STATEOct. 19 *NORTHERN IOWAOct. 26 *ILLINOIS STATENov. 2 *at Southern IllinoisNov. 9 *MISSOURI STATENov. 16 *at South Dakota State (Dakota Marker)

*Missouri Valley Football Conference gamesHome games in BOLD CAPITALS

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISIONCHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSYear Champion Coach Score Runner-Up Site (Attendance) Year Champion Coach Score Runner-Up Site (Attendance) 1978 Florida A&M Rudy Hubbard 35-28 Massachusetts Wichita Falls, Texas (13,604)1979 Eastern Ky. Roy Kidd 30-7 Lehigh Orlando, Fla. (5,200)1980 Boise St. Jim Criner 31-29 Eastern Ky. Sacramento, Calif. (8,157)1981 Idaho St. Dave Kragthorpe 34-23 Eastern Ky. Wichita Falls, Texas (11,002)1982 Eastern Ky. Roy Kidd 17-14 Delaware Wichita Falls, Texas (11,257)1983 Southern Ill. Rey Dempsey 43-7 Western Carolina Charleston, S.C. (15,950)1984 Montana St. Dave Arnold 19-6 Louisiana Tech Charleston, S.C. (9,125)1985 Ga. Southern Erk Russell 44-42 Furman Tacoma, Wash. (5,306)1986 Ga. Southern Erk Russell 48-21 Arkansas St. Tacoma, Wash. (4,419)1987 La.-Monroe Pat Collins 43-42 Marshall Pocatello, Idaho (11,513)1988 Furman Jimmy Satterfi eld 17-12 Ga. Southern Pocatello, Idaho (11,500)1989 Ga. Southern Erk Russell 37-34 *Stephen F. Austin Statesboro, Ga. (25,725)1990 Ga. Southern Tim Stowers 36-13 Nevada Statesboro, Ga. (23,204)1991 Youngstown St. Jim Tressel 25-17 Marshall Statesboro, Ga. (12,667)1992 Marshall Jim Donnan 31-28 Youngstown St. Huntington, W.Va. (31,304)1993 Youngstown St. Jim Tressel 17-5 Marshall Huntington, W.Va. (29,218)1994 Youngstown St. Jim Tressel 28-14 Boise St. Huntington, W.Va. (27,674)1995 Montana Don Read 22-20 Marshall Huntington, W.Va. (32,106)1996 Marshall Bob Pruett 49-29 Montana Huntington, W.Va. (30,052)1997 Youngstown St. Jim Tressel 10-9 McNeese St. Chattanooga, Tenn. (14,771)1998 Massachusetts Mark Whipple 55-43 Ga. Southern Chattanooga, Tenn. (17,501)1999 Ga. Southern Paul Johnson 59-24 Youngstown St. Chattanooga, Tenn. (20,052)2000 Ga. Southern Paul Johnson 27-25 Montana Chattanooga, Tenn. (17,156)2001 Montana Joe Glenn 13-6 Furman Chattanooga, Tenn. (12,698)2002 Western Ky. Jack Harbaugh 34-14 McNeese St. Chattanooga, Tenn. (12,360)2003 Delaware K.C. Keeler 40-0 Colgate Chattanooga, Tenn. (14,281)2004 James Madison Mickey Matthews 31-21 Montana Chattanooga, Tenn. (15,599)2005 Appalachian St. Jerry Moore 21-16 UNI Chattanooga, Tenn. (19,219)2006 Appalachian St. Jerry Moore 28-17 Massachusetts Chattanooga, Tenn. (22,808)2007 Appalachian St. Jerry Moore 49-21 Delaware Chattanooga, Tenn. (23,010)2008 Richmond 24-7 Montana Chattanooga, Tenn. ()*Stephen F. Austin’s participation in 1989 Division I championship vacated

32nd ANNUAL FOOTBALLCHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISIONCHAMPIONSHIPSelection AnnouncementSunday, November 22, 2009

First Round: November 28, 2009To Be Determined (On Campus)Quarterfi nals: December 5, 2009To Be Determined (On Campus)Semifi nals: December 11 and 12, 2009To Be Determined (On Campus)Championship: December 18, 2009Finley Stadium/Davenport FieldChattanooga, Tenn.Hosts: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga andThe Greater Chattanooga Sports and Events CommitteeTickets: 423-266-6627Host Site: www.div1fbchampionship.com

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North Dakota State University is a “place of impact” and an ins� tu� on with both success and momentum, according to President Joseph A.

Chapman. With growth to more than 13,200 students and annual research expenditures topping $100 million, NDSU has enjoyed a remarkable period of achievement. Shortly a� er Chapman’s arrival on campus in 1999, he challenged each college and department to advance to the next level. The results have led to increased educa� onal programs, greater research opportuni� es and a growing, prospering university. During this extraordinary decade, Chapman said NDSU’s growth has meant an addi� onal $1 billion to the state’s economy. There also has been tremendous growth in facili� es in recent years, and two downtown Fargo buildings have joined the NDSU com-munity. The former Pioneer Mutual Building is now Richard H. Barry Hall, has been converted into offi ces and classrooms for the College of Business and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. The former Lincoln Na� onal Life Building has become Klai Hall, and has been renovated into studio space for the Department of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. “We are part of a tradi� on of high quality educa� on, cu� ng edge research and mean-ingful service to the people of North Dakota, the na� on and the world,” he said during his 2008 State of the University Address, no� ng the Land Grant ideal mandates prepara� on for society’s changes and NDSU is preparing stu-dents for and assis� ng business with the global marketplace. The state, na� on and world can expect more in the years to come. NDSU has used these fi ve themes in its transforma� on: “It’s About People,” “Students are Paramount,” “Programs,” “Leveraging Support” and “Stature.” Now, Chapman said three qualita� ve principles are being added: “Inclusive,” “Responsive” and “Excellent.” Looking to the future, President Chapman has outlined several goals. The include: • NDSU will further raise the caliber of its research enterprise. • NDSU will be among the top 15 com-puter centers in the world, with compu� ng power approaching 100 terafl ops. A terafl op is a compu� ng speed equal to one trillion fl oat-ing-point opera� ons per second. • NDSU will con� nue to be one of the leading agricultural research programs in the world. • NDSU will make advancements in the arts, humani� es, health sciences, material science and science, and engineering and mathema� cs educa� onal programs.

• NDSU will become one of the top 100 universi� es in the number of Na� onal Merit Scholars enrolled. “It is our responsibility to further the excellence of this ins� tu� on. The people of NDSU are our greatest strength, the reason to be op� mis� c about con� nuing our transfor-ma� onal journey,” Chapman said to faculty, staff and students during his 2008 State of the University Address. “People are drawn to suc-cess. People are drawn to be part of something meaningful. You are our greatest asset and the enduring contribu� on of NDSU. You are carry-ing forward the best tradi� ons of the best Land Grant ins� tu� ons.”

NDSU: yesterday and today The state’s fi rst land-grant university was established as North Dakota Agricultural College on March 8, 1890, and organized for educa� onal work on Oct. 15, 1890. President Horace E. Stockbridge and a fi ve-member faculty welcomed the fi rst class of 30 students as they took a winter agricultural course. Old Main, the campus’ landmark building, was completed in 1892.

Renamed in 1960 as North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, the ins� tu� on educates students for a mul� -tude of career opportuni� es. The university is comprised of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources; College of Arts, Humani� es and Social Sciences; Col-lege of Business; College of Engineering and Architecture; College of Human Development and Educa� on; College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Sciences; College of Science and Mathema� cs; College of University Studies; and College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies. NDSU now off ers 44 doctoral programs, 59 master’s programs, an educa� onal special-ist degree and eight cer� fi cate programs. Students work closely with NDSU’s chem-ists, engineers, architects, musicians, pharma-cists, writers and other respected faculty who frequently are on the leading edge of research in their chosen areas. As of fall 2008, the university had 740 members of its instruc� onal faculty, including 523 who have achieved the highest degrees in their fi elds.

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The NDSU’s primary academic campus includes 42 square blocks and 102 university buildings, 11 non-NDSU buildings, nine leased buildings and seven leased spaces, with build-ing, personal and outdoor property insured for a total value of $834 million. In all, NDSU is located on 18,746 acres of North Dakota land, which includes the main Agricultural Experi-ment Sta� on at Fargo. There are 268 Agricul-tural Experiment Sta� on buildings and storage facili� es at the main sta� on and eight research extension centers across the state, and 18,488 acres dedicated to agricultural research. Dedicated to outreach eff orts, the NDSU Extension Service conducts a rigorous educa-� on program in agriculture, human develop-ment, nutri� on and youth and community de-velopment through its county, area and state staff . During the fi scal year ending September 2008, the Extension Service’s ambi� ous 4-H Club ac� vi� es, day camp and a� er school pro-grams involved more than 27,170 face-to-face contacts with North Dakota young people. A total of 7,086 youth are ac� ve in organized 4-H Clubs. During the same period, the Extension Service had 536,614 face-to-face contacts with adult learners across the state. Members of NCAA Division I, the talented Bison athle� c teams have enjoyed a long tradi-� on of excellence. The student-athletes compete in fi rst-class facili� es—the Fargodome, Newman Outdoor Field, Ellig Sports Complex and Bison Sports Arena.

An energe� cstudent body The NDSU student body is a talented, dedicated and enthusias� c blend of interna-� onal and ethnic backgrounds. During the fall of 2008, undergraduate and graduate students came from all 53 North Dakota coun� es, 46 other states and the District of Columbia. The university currently has more than 960 inter-na� onal students from 81 countries. NDSU has bilateral student exchange agreements with ins� tu� ons in Australia, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. There also are memorandums of understanding with other countries such as Belize, China, Malaysia and Thailand. President Chapman lists inter-na� onal programs as an ins� tu� onal priority, and he is personally spreading the word about

NDSU through recent travels to countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Korea and Uganda. NDSU students fi nd it is easy to make friends and get involved with campus life. They can par� cipate in more than 200 student organiza-� ons to develop personal and social rela� onships, explore new ideas, learn about people from around the world and augment their coursework. The groups focus on academics, special interests, service, performing and visual arts, religion and recrea� on. There also are intercultural groups, honor socie� es, fraterni� es and sorori-� es.

Fargo: a great place to live, work and study

The home of NDSU, Fargo is a bustling metropolitan area that is o� en listed as one of the best places to live in the country. Named an All-American City by the Na� onal Civic League in 2000, Fargo-Moorhead is the largest com-munity between Minneapolis and Sea� le. About 187,000 people make their home in Cass and Clay Coun� es. Accolades for the commu-nity come from a variety of sources. For instance, Forbes.com listed NDSU and Fargo as number fi ve in an ar� cle called “Top College Towns for Jobs.” The research used U.S. metropolitan sta� s� cal area

data and examined job growth using data from Moody’s Economy.com. A report from the American Lung Associa-� on names Fargo-Moorhead as the best city for ozone pollu� on, short-term par� cle pollu-� on and long-term par� cle pollu� on. Fargo-Moorhead has topped a list of 72 areas studied by Earth Day Network and ranked for environmental health. Researchers looked at more than 200 indicators, with Fargo the best in air quality, drinking and surface water, and toxins and waste. In addi� on, the Fargo-Moorhead commu-nity ranked number 15 on the “Best U.S. Ci� es for Job Growth” published on NewGeography.com.

A campus commi� ed to the future Advances have come and con� nue on many fronts across the university, and the people of NDSU are op� mis� cally looking to the challenges and opportuni� es of the future. The university has transformed, moved to the next level and its stature has increased among the na� on’s land-grant universi� es. “NDSU has become the clear fi rst choice of students seeking a higher educa� on in North Dakota. We have seen steady enroll-ment growth for the last 10 years. This will con� nue for the foreseeable future,” President Chapman said. “We have success. We have momentum.”

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President Joseph A. Chapman

Joseph A. Chapman has led North Dakota State University since June 1999, and un-der his energe� c and visionary leadership,

the university has transformed in a number of important measures. Student enrollment has grown each year of his tenure. Undergraduate students from around the region, the na� on and the world have made NDSU their ins� tu� on of choice. The university also added numerous master’s programs, and the number of doctoral pro-gram off erings has more than doubled since 1999. Chapman also has energized the uni-versity’s research eff orts, broadening the por� olio from less than $50 million in research expenditures to more than $100 million for the past several years. This is an important and recognized indicator of the caliber of work con-ducted. In fact, NDSU is listed in the top 100 research universi� es in the country in several Na� onal Science Founda� on categories, and when ranked by research and development expenditures among 537 research universi� es without a medical school, NDSU is 41st in the Na� onal Science Founda� on report. He sought partnerships from the private sector to enable expansion of NDSU’s Research and Technology Park, a catalyst for innova� on in science and technology. The NDSU park is considered a model for success by partnering with private sector companies to enhance the educa� onal opportuni� es and economic ac� v-ity in the state and region. Also under his guidance, the university has transi� oned to a Division I NCAA athle� c

program. The volleyball, men’s basketball and so� ball teams all were Summit League champions and competed in their postseason tournaments in 2008-09. On behalf of North Dakota State Univer-sity, Chapman has traveled extensively in the state and around the world, to enhance the connec� ons vital to a successful university. Each summer Chapman leads a tour to various loca� ons in the state called Conversa� ons Across the Land, to listen to ci� zens and share informa� on about educa� on and research at NDSU. Before coming to NDSU, Chapman was senior vice president and provost at Montana State University, Bozeman, where he also served as a professor of biology. Among his responsibili� es were a wide array of statewide

ini� a� ves, including a system of academic and outreach programs at Montana’s two-year and four-year campuses. Prior to joining Montana State in 1996, he was dean of the College of Natural Resources at Utah State University. From 1969 to 1983, he worked at the Univer-sity of Maryland, College Park, advancing to head the Appalachian Environmental Laborato-ry. He also was a wildlife biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1965 to 1967. Chapman earned his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and doctorate from Oregon State University, Corvallis. He lists 11 books and editorships, eight monographs, 31 book chapters and symposia proceedings, 67 journal publica� ons and more than 100 reports and popular ar� cles. He is ac� ve in a number of organiza-� ons in the Fargo-Moorhead area, and is a member of the boards of directors of US Bank, Fargo/Cass County Economic Development Corp., NDSU Alumni Associa� on and the NDSU Research and Technology Park. He also is a trustee of the NDSU Development Founda� on. Chapman is a fellow of the Explorer’s Club and the Ins� tute of Biology, London. He is a member of the Wildlife Society, American Society of Mammalogists and American Phila-telic Society. He also is an honorary member of the Species Survival Commission, which has headquarters in Switzerland. In 2000, he was invited to join the Cosmos Club, a private social club founded in 1878 in Washington, D.C., and dedicated to science, literature and art. Joseph and Gale Chapman have two daughters, Valerie and Jennifer.

John C. AdamsVP for Finance & Administra� on

Dr. R. Craig SchnellProvost & VP for Academic Aff airs

Dr. D.C. CostonVP for Agriculture

& University Extension

Dr. Philip BoudjoukVP for Research,

Crea� ve Ac� vi� es & Technology Transfer

Prakash C. Mathew

VP for Student Aff airs

Keith D. BjerkeVP for University

Rela� ons

Gene TaylorDirector of Athle� cs

Bonnie NeasVP for Informa� on

Technology

Jim MillerExecu� ve Director,

Alumni Associa� on &Development Founda� on

Rick JohnsonGeneral Counsel

Cathy BackerExecu� ve Assistant

Evie MyersVP for Diversity,

Equity and Global Outreach

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When he came to North Dakota State Univer-sity in the summer of 2001, Gene Taylor inherited a department surrounded by a whirlwind of ques� ons. In his fi rst year as the director of athle� cs at North Dakota State, Taylor was asked to spearhead a comprehensive study and evalua� on of the Bison athle� c department. He has guided the athle� cs program through the unpredictable waters of reclas-sifi ca� on to NCAA Division I from Division II. One of most important pieces of the transi� on was securing conference affi lia� ons for all 16 sports. The Bison are currently members of The Summit League, Missouri Valley Football Conference and

Western Wrestling Conference. Taylor also played an instrumental part of forming the Great West Football Conference in February 2004, an affi lia� on that gave the Bison football program an immediate home in Division I. He served as chair of the coaches commi� ee. Also on the reclassifi ca� on checklist: fundraising. Taylor spearheaded an increase in the Bison athle� cs budget, which has more than doubled from $5 million in his fi rst year to almost $12.5 million for the 2008-09 season. He was recognized for his success by the Na� onal Associa� on of Collegiate Directors of Athle� cs in June 2008. Taylor was one of 29 recipients of the As-troTurf AD of the Year award as the Football Championship Subdivision Central Region winner. A student assistant to the associate athle� c director in his undergraduate days at Arizona State University, Taylor came to NDSU a� er a 15-year s� nt at Navy (1986-2001) as an administra� ve assistant, assistant � cket manager, � cket manager, assistant athle� c director for � ckets and opera� ons, and associate athle� c director. Taylor is a 1980 business management graduate of Arizona State, and he received his master’s degree in sports administra� on in 1985 from St. Thomas University in Florida. He worked in the � cket offi ce at Southern Methodist University in 1985-86 directly before joining the Naval Academy and was in the private restaurant business before that for fi ve years. His tenure at Navy included serving as the commissioner of the fi ve-team Collegiate Sprint Football League that includes Army, Navy, Penn, Princeton and Cornell. Taylor and his wife, Cathy, are the parents of a daughter, Casey, and a son, Jared.

Gene Taylor,Athletic Director

Erv InnigerSenior Associate

AD for Development

Pat SimmersSenior Associate AD/

Team Makers Execu� ve Director

Josh HemingwayDirector of Tickets, Events, and Facility

Opera� ons

Jeremy JorgensonDirector of Sales &

Broadcas� ng

Jim KramerDirector of Athle� c

Performance

Dr. Todd DeBatesTeam Den� st

Dr. Kevin MelicherTeam Optometrist

Dr. Charles Peterson

Team Pharmacist

Kelli LaymanAssistant Director

of Athle� c Academics

Dr. Denis “Izzy” Isrow

Athle� c Academic Mentor

Dr. Allan FischerAthle� c Academic

Mentor

Lyle HokansonAthle� c Equipment

Assistant

Jeney AndersonAthle� c Equipment

Assistant

Dr. Deland J. Myers

Faculty Athle� cs Representa� ve

Don LarsonMen’s Track/CC

Coach

Tod BrownBaseball Coach

Billy IversonMen’s Golf Coach

Lynn DornDirector of

Women’s Athle� cs

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Troy GoergenAssociate AD

for Marke� ng & Media Rela� ons

Pat FredricksonAssociate AD for Business Opera� ons

Colleen HeimsteadAssociate AD for

Compliance

Jeff SchwartzDirector of Athle� c

Media Rela� ons

Sco� WokenDirector of Sports

Medicine

Brian GordonDirector of Equipment Opera� ons

Dr. Bruce Pia� Team Physician

Dr. Craig Kuhlmann

Team Physician

Dr. Steven LantzTeam Physician

Dr. Rob SchulteTeam Chiropractor

Dr. Richard RohlaTeam Physician

Dr. Stuart TopleyTeam Physician

Nikki GermanAssociate Director of Sports Medicine

Bobby KnodelAssistant

Athle� c Trainer

Jason MillerAssociate Director

of Athle� c Performance

Jen SwensonAssistant

Athle� c Trainer

Ryan PerreaultAssistant Director of Athle� c Media

Rela� ons

Jenny BeamAthle� c Media

Rela� ons Assistant

Bob NelsonPhotographer

Adam HermannAssistant Strength and Condi� oning

Coach

Linda Gangelhoff Administra� ve

Coordinator

Glenda KleinAdministra� ve

Assistant

Verona WinklerSpirit Coordinator

Margie TrickleAthle� c Program

Assistant

Nancy EricksonAthle� c Program

Assistant

Helena JohnstonAthle� c Program

Assistant

Craig BohlFootball Coach

Bucky MaughanWrestling Coach

Saul PhillipsMen’s Basketball

Coach

Carolyn DeHoff Women’s

Basketball Coach

Erich HinterstockerWomen’s

Volleyball Coach

Darren MuellerSo� ball Coach

Pete CuadradoWomen’s Soccer

Coach

Ryun GodfreyWomen’s Track/CC

Coach

Ma� JohnsonWomen’s Golf

Coach

Stephon ThomasAssistant Director

of Marke� ng/Promo� ons

Melanie TorgersonAthle� c Program

Assistant

Amy RuleyAssociate AD for

Development

Don CarlsonTeam Makers Development

Offi cer

Dr. Kent YoheTeam Chiropractor

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World-Class Facilities Spotlight Top-Flight ProgramsNorth Dakota State’s athle� c facili� es are among the best in the na� on, and improvements are ongoing. The Fargodome completed mul� -million dollar construc� on of football offi ces, mee� ng rooms, equipment rooms and athle� c training space in 2006; plans are drawn for a $25 million renova� on and expansion of the Bison Sports Arena; and the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse has seen more than $500,000 of upgrades including a new digital scoreboard, refi nished wood fl oor, replacement windows and new chairback sea� ng.

North Dakota State University calls the 18,700-seat Fargodome home for Bison football games. NDSU has also hosted a conference basketball tournament and a so� ball tournament at the Fargodome, and it has been the site of mul� ple NBA exhibi� on games.

The McCormick Wrestling Room in the Bison Sports Arena has two full-sized prac� ce mats, strength and cardio training equipment, and video-equipped lounge and offi ce space.

The Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse is the home court for NDSU volleyball. The 1,372-seat arena has been the site of many conference and NCAA playoff matches.

The Bison Sports Arena is the 5,830-seat venue for the NDSU basketball and wrestling teams, and it also seats 1,851 for indoor track and fi eld. It was the site of fi ve NCAA Division II wrestling championships, fi ve women’s basketball championships, three indoor track and fi eld championships, and one women’s volleyball championship.

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The Bison baseball team plays at Newman Outdoor Field, an on-campus stadium with sea� ng for 4,513 that is shared with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the independent Northern League.

The NDSU so� ball and soccer teams play home games at the Ellig Sports Complex.

Schlanser Track is a nine-lane, 400-meter Pro-Turf surface which hosted fi ve conference track and fi eld championships from 1997 to 2004. Bleacher sea� ng for 3,500 is available for soccer and track and fi eld.

A crowd of 18,665 witnessed NDSU’s fi rst Division I football game August 28, 2004, when the Bison shut out Valparaiso, 52-0. Crowds of more than 19,000 have packed the Fargodome for NDSU football on fi ve occasions.

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Student-Athlete Support

Sports Medicine Student-athletes at North Dakota State receive outstanding care for athle� c-related injuries. The athle� c training staff has fully-equipped facili� es at the Bison Sports Arena, Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse, Fargo-dome and Newman Outdoor Field. Sco� Woken, director of sports medicine, heads a staff of eight cer� fi ed athle� c trainers who a� end all prac� ces and compe� � ons, home and away. Plus, several talented and skilled Fargo-Moorhead area medical specialists assist in the diagnosis and treatment of Bison student-athletes.

Media Coverage The media spotlight shines on North Dakota State’s athle� c teams from the opening of fall camps into the summer months. With four network television sta� ons, three sports talk radio hosts, and the state’s largest daily newspaper all headquartered in Fargo, the Bison are con-� nually a hot topic locally and in the region. Along with regular television news coverage on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX affi liates, the Bison receive expanded regional and na� onal cover-age of select regular-season games and championship events on ESPN, Fox Sports Net, CBS College Sports, and other regional carriers.

GoBison.com GoBison.com is the online home of North Dakota State University athle� cs. In 2004, NDSU partnered with JumpTV Sports to launch the most interac� ve Web site in the athle� c department’s history. Beyond regular news releases, schedules, rosters, game recaps and sta� s� cs, fans can visit GoBison.com to watch live in-game stats of most home events, purchase � ckets, buy photos and download graphics and ringtones for mobile handheld devices. Plus, with the All Access subscrip� on plan, broadband Internet users can log on to watch live and on-demand video of many home contests and special events, as well as coaches shows and news confer-ences.

The North Dakota State University athle� c programs strive to provide personalized support for all student-athletes. The administrators, coaches and staff at NDSU have made a commitment to ensure that the needs of the student-athlete come fi rst.

ACE: Academic Collegiate Enhancement Intercollegiate athle� cs, in coopera� on with Orienta� on and Student Success, off ers an academic enhancement program designed to assist all student-athletes. Tutors are on site and assist student-athletes by providing one-on-one or small group assistance. Each head coach has specifi c academic criteria for admission into the program. In coopera� on with various services and units available for stu-dents at NDSU, the ACE program includes:• Academic orienta� ons• Helping student-athletes improve study skills for academic success• Iden� fying university resources to assist student-athletes• Coordina� ng structured study and tutorial programs• Monitoring semester and yearly academic progress

Residence Life Living on campus is an important part of the college experience. It’s a way to make new friends and join a variety of educa� onal, cultural, social and recrea� onal ac� vi� es. Na� onal studies show students living on campus are more likely to persist in their educa� on and earn higher GPAs than their off -campus peers. The Department of Residence Life off ers a variety of op� ons for on-campus living, from tradi� onal men’s and women’s halls to four-bed-room apartments. The goal is to provide NDSU students a clean, safe, comfortable and aff ordable environment where academic success is encouraged and supported. On-campus living off ers the opportunity to become part of a learning community.

Strength and Condi� oning North Dakota State takes a comprehensive approach to the physical development of the student-athlete. Strength training, speed development, plyometrics, agility and condi� oning programs are based on the specifi c movements and physiological demands of each sport. Under the supervision of NDSU’s three full-� me strength and condi� oning coaches, Bison student-athletes follow year-round training programs that increase each student-athlete’s level of strength, power, speed, agility, condi� oning and fl exibility.

The Gold Star Marching Band performs during the annual Homecoming pa-rade. The band plays at all home football games and special events.

The Bison Sports Arena houses a 9,000-square-foot weight training facility equipped with state-of-the-art machines and free weights.

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Quality of life in the heart-land is rarely matched. In its annual crime survey, CQ Press has ranked North Dakota the safest state in the na� on in 11 of the last 15 years. There’s a li� le bit of some-thing for everyone in North Dakota. The state is home to a variety of cultures, including Scandinavian, Ukrainian, German, Germans from Russia, and Na� ve American. North Dakota’s 17 state parks and recrea� on areas off er exci� ng opportuni� es while preserving

One trip to North Dakota and you’ll understand why it’s known as the friendliest and safest state to visit. In fact, from agricultural products to quality of life, North Dakota is o� en at the top of the charts.

North Dakota:The Peace Garden State

The Interna� onal Peace Garden at Dunseith, N.D., is a 2,339-acre botanical garden commemora� ng peace between the United States and Canada along the world’s longest unfor� fi ed border. It blooms with more than 150,000 varie� es of fl owers and showcases the Peace Chapel. (Photos from ND Tourism Division)

Discover the spirt of North Dakota and unlock the fascina� ng stories from the

state’s legendary past. The glow of the breathtaking Northern Lights shines brightly on the paths taken by historical legends George Armstrong Custer, Theodore Roosevelt, Si� ng Bull, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and Sakakawea along with the state’s contemporary heroes, Lawrence Welk, Peggy Lee, Roger Maris, Phil Jackson, Virgil Hill, Rick Helling, Darin Erstad and Travis Hafner. From the se� lers of the past to the farmers of the present, agriculture always has been and will con� nue to be the strength of North Dakota. The state is home to some of the richest soil in the world. North Dakota is a prime exporter of agricultural products, taking the trophy in produc� on of several crops. North Dakota ranks fi rst in the produc� on of fl axseed, canola, durum wheat, all dry edible beans, all dry edible peas, spring wheat, honey, len� ls, sun-fl owers, barley and oats. About 10 percent of North Dakota’s area, the band of rich soil 40 miles west of the Red River, is o� en called the “Breadbasket of the World.” Livestock produc� on is second only to wheat in North Da-kota’s agricultural economy. It is most important in western North Dakota where the land is less suited for grain crops. The main livestock are beef, dairy ca� le and hogs. The importance of ca� le ranching has been challenged in recent years by the development of North Dakota’s tremendous oil and coal reserves. Energy is the state’s third-largest industry. Since the late 1970s and the infamous Arab oil embargo, North Dakota has been in the forefront of the na� onal eff ort to provide more oil and gas from domes� c sources. North Dakota has one of the world’s largest deposits of lignite coal. Among coal-producing states, North Dakota ranks ninth and produces 3 percent of the na� on’s output.

the state’s natural and historic heritage. Hike in the Badlands as Roosevelt once did before he be-came our na� on’s 26th president. Canoe the mighty Missouri River along Lewis and Clark’s trail as they did almost two centuries ago. Or catch record-breaking walleye on Lake Sakakawea. North Dakota’s invigora� ng winter days, plen� ful snowfall and varied terrain have made it a winter playground. Ac� vi� es such as snowmobiling, downhill and cross-country skiing, ice fi shing, sledding and ska� ng are favorite pas� mes.

—Informa� on from theNorth Dakota Tourism Division

Wheat is big in North Dakota. Produc� on of this staple and other crops makes North Dakota one of the top agricultural areas in the world.

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Alternately fl ooded by vast prehistoric seas and scraped fl at by immense glaciers, this region eventually became

America’s bread basket and the center of high-tech, 21st-century agribusiness. Less than 10,000 years ago, the area that is now Fargo-Moorhead was 200 feet below the surface of Lake Agassiz, a huge inland sea formed at the edge of the ice age. Over centu-ries the waters receded, leaving 6 feet of rich, black soil that today makes the Red River Val-ley one of the world’s most fer� le farmlands, with Fargo and Moorhead at its center. The Red River of the North separates the two ci� es and serves as the border between North Dakota and Minnesota. The city of Fargo was named for one of the owners of the Wells-Fargo Express Company, William G. Fargo. The city of Moorhead was named a� er William G. Moorhead, an execu� ve of the Northern Pacifi c Railway. In fact, the Northern Pacifi c Railway had a profound impact on both the economy and popula� on of the area. Originally se� led by Scandina-vian and European immigrants, Fargo and Moorhead be-came boom towns with the arrival of the NP in 1871. Under the Homestead Act, set-tlers were given 160 acres in exchange for living on the land and farming part of it for at least fi ve years. Suddenly, Fargo-Moorhead became a mecca for hopeful refugees from the over-crowded East. The railroad brought a constant stream of se� lers seek-ing a new life on America’s newest fron� er. The home of NDSU, Fargo is a bustling metropolitan area that is o� en listed as one of the best places to live in the country. Named an All-American City by the Na� onal Civic League in 2000, Fargo-Moor-head is the largest community between Minneapolis and Sea� le.

More than 175,000 people make their home in Cass and Clay coun� es. There seems to be no end in sight to the persistent prosperity and growth of the twin ci� es on the Red. The community has recieved many accolades. Fargo-Moorhead was named the least stressful com-munity in the na� on by Self magazine. Money magazine included Fargo in a list of the

Fargo-Moorhead:An All-American City

top-10 best U.S. ci� es in which to start a busi-ness or get a job. In its 2004 ranking of “Best Performing

Ci� es,” the Milken Ins� tute rated Fargo-Moorhead 20th in job cre-a� on and economic growth among small metro areas in the country. The sixth annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study ranked North Dakota best in the na� on in quality of hospital health care. Fargo-Moorhead made the “Cleanest U.S. Ci� es for Ozone Air Pollu� on” list, as reported by the American Lung Associa� on’s State of the Air Report in 2005. While agriculture is s� ll prominent in the local economy, Fargo-Moorhead has also become an important focal point for other

Sellout crowds enjoy Northern League professional baseball at Newman Outdoor Field.

The historic downtown Fargo Theatre, built in 1926 and fully restored in 1999, features independent fi lms and concerts.

Downtown Fargo off ers a variety of entertainment and exquisite dining. The 21st century has brought mul� -million dollar private and commercial re-development to the business district, including the establishment of NDSU’s downtown campus in three formerly vacant buildings.

Summer� me tradi� on in Fargo includes “Rib Fest,” a celebra� on of the best barbecue in the world. Thousands of people a� end each year to enjoy ribs, chicken, and live entertainment outside the Fargodome.

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professions, including government, educa� on, medicine, retailing and manufacturing. From simple to elegant, from fast food to haute cuisine, Fargo-Moorhead is a virtual smorgasbord of dining choices. With more than 275 restaurants, there’s no end to the culinary variety and style-home cooking, bar-becue, steaks, all-you-can-eat buff ets, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mexican, Greek and even “intergalac� c.” The Fargo-Moorhead menu features locally-owned restaurants with hometown recipes, as well as na� onally known franchise favorites. Fargo-Moorhead is also known for its shopping. In fact, people from three states and Canada are a� racted here by the huge variety of well-stocked stores with convenient parking. Whether you prefer small, unique bou� ques or large, climate controlled shopping malls, Fargo-Moorhead has it all—from na� ve cultural items to agricultural commodi� es, to trendy high fashion. West Acres Regional Shopping Center features more than 125 specialty stores; Moor-

They’ve Been To Fargo...Fargo con� nues to be a popular stop for the most recognizable names in entertainment. At North Dakota State University, the Fargodome has hosted concerts by Cher, AC/DC, Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks, 50 Cent, Korn, Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain, George Strait, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Metallica, Van Halen, Blue Man Group, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Guns N’ Roses, Rolling Stones, Mar� na McBride, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel and Elton John (pictured). In addi� on, the Fargodome is the site of monster truck shows, the Shrine circus, pro rodeo, Disney on Ice, broadway theater produc� ons, and many other events, trade shows and conven� ons.

head Center Mall is home to over 40 stores and businesses; and the EasTen Shopping Center area provides more than 30 shopping opportuni� es. Fargo-Moorhead also off ers outstanding concerts, entertainment, ac� vi� es and muse-ums. The sprit of the early pioneers remains a treasured part of Fargo’s proud heritage. Building con� nues on our colorful past toward a very promising future.

The Roger Maris Museum inside West Acres Mall traces the career of the legendary Fargo athlete who hit 61 home runs to break Babe Ruth’s single-season record in 1961.

Live horse and harness racing takes place at the North Dakota Horse Park west of NDSU’s main campus. The facility is home to the university’s equine studies program.

The Fargo Blues Fes� val plays annually on the ou� ield grass of Newman Outdoor Field, NDSU’s on-campus baseball stadium.

Rose Creek Golf Course is one of fi ve public courses in Fargo.

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ARE YOU A REPRESENTATIVE OF NDSU’S ATHLETICS INTERESTS?

You are a representative of NDSU’s athletics interests, more commonly known as a “booster”, if you meet any of the following conditions: You have been or are a member of any organization that promotes NDSU’s athletics program (e.g., NDSU Foundation, Team Makers). You have made a financial contribution to the NDSU athletics department or its booster organization. You have ever assisted in the recruitment of prospects for NDSU. You have provided benefits (e.g. summer jobs or occasional family meals) to enrolled student-athletes. You have arranged for or provided employment for enrolled student-athletes, or assisted in providing any benefit to enrolled student-athletes or their families. You have ever, in any way, promoted the athletics program at NDSU.

NOTE: Please remember that once you become a booster, you retain that identity indefinitely.

WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE?

A prospective student-athlete, commonly known as a “prospect,” is any individual who has started classes for the 9th grade. In addition, student-athletes enrolled in preparatory school or two-year colleges are considered prospects. Ultimately, a student remains a prospect until enrollment at a four-year collegiate institution. It is possible for a younger student-athlete to be a prospect so it is a good idea to treat all athletes as prospects until they enroll.

WHO CAN RECRUIT FOR NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY?

Only North Dakota State University coaches who successfully complete the annual NCAA Coaches Certificate Exam, which tests their knowledge of NCAA recruitment legislation, are permitted to be involved in the recruiting process. As a booster, you are specifically prohibited from: Making any recruiting contacts with prospects or their relatives. This includes telephone calls, letters, e-mails, and facsimiles, along with any face-to-face contact either on or off campus. Assisting NDSU coaches by picking up transcripts, films, or any other information pertaining to a

prospect’s ability from the prospect’s educational institution. Providing a benefit to high school, prep school or community college coaches.

NCAA RULES REGARDING THE INTERNET

The internet is considered similar to e-mail, telephone calls, or general correspondence. Therefore, it should not be used by boosters to contact prospects, their families, or their coaches. Participation in “chat rooms” with prospects is strictly prohibited.

NCAA RULES REGARDING BOOSTER INVOLVEMENT WITH PROSPECTS

You may not provide financial aid or benefit of any kind (e.g., clothing, special discounts, lodging, meals, transportation, tickets, loans of money) to prospects or their relatives. You may not contact a prospective student-athlete to congratulate him/her on signing a National Letter of Intent to attend NDSU. You may not provide transportation or arrange for payment of transportation costs for a prospect or his/her relatives or friends to visit campus. You may not earmark funds nor pay for specific prospects to attend an NDSU summer camp. You may not employ or arrange for employment of a prospect before the completion of his/her senior year. After graduation, a booster may employ a prospect as long as compensation is for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with experience and the going rate. You may not provide anything to a prospect or the prospect’s family or friends without prior approval from the Compliance Office.

NCAA RULES REGARDING BOOSTER INVOLVEMENT WITH ENROLLED STUDENT-ATHLETES

You may not pay for or arrange for payment of room, board, or any type of transportation at any time for currently enrolled student-athletes, their relatives, or their friends. You may not provide student-athletes with any sort of extra benefit, which refers to any special arrangement provided a student-athlete or his/her relatives or friends with the benefit unavailable to the general student population.

You may not provide student-athletes with any special discounts, payment arrangements (e.g., cosigning a loan), credits on a purchase (e.g., airline ticket, clothing), or services (e.g., dry cleaning, transportation). You may not allow student-athletes to use your telephone or make free calls. You may not provide awards or gifts to student-athletes for any reason. This also prohibits honorariums for speaking engagements. All awards to student-athletes must meet all NCAA legislation and be approved by the Compliance Office. You may not entertain student-athletes or their families and friends. You may not even buy them a cup of coffee or a can of soda. The only exception to this is that you may, on an occasional basis, provide a student-athlete or team (not family members or friends) with a meal. The meal can be catered, but it must be in your home. You may not use the name or picture of a student-athlete to advertise a commercial product. You may not purchase complimentary admissions from a current student-athlete. You may not provide an honorarium to a student-athlete for speaking engagement.

NOTE: These rules apply throughout the student-athlete’s entire enrollment at NDSU.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Forward information about prospects to the appropriate NDSU coaching staff member. View a prospect’s athletics contest on your own initiative, provided you do not contact the prospect or his/her relatives, coach, principal, or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the academic or athletic abilities of the prospect. You are responsible for all incurred costs or fees at a contest. Speak to a prospect on the telephone ONLY if the prospect initiates the call. You are not permitted to have a recruiting conversation, but you may exhibit normal civility. Under such circumstances, you must refer questions about the athletics program to the athletics department staff. Employ a prospect or student-athlete, provided permission has been granted by the athletics department. The student-athlete will ask you to provide employment information to the athletics department prior to employment.

North Dakota State University’s athletics program is rich in tradition. Its storied history includes national, regional, and conference championships and champions. On top of these athletic achievements are numerous

academic championships earned by our student-athletes. As we strive to continue the championship tradition of Bison Athletics, we must always seek the highest of ethical conduct. North Dakota State University is unconditionally committed to NCAA rules and regulations. As an NCAA member institution, we must be responsible for ensuring that everyone abides by those rules. There is no margin for unethical behavior.

With your assistance and cooperation, we believe we can continue to represent the university with integrity, the highest of ethical standards, and the belief in doing what is right. Whether you are an alum, donor, booster, or friend of Bison Athletics, the university is grateful for your support. Together we can accomplish the common goal of ensuring a positive experience for all student-athletes. NDSU is subject to penalties for all violations committed by any alum, donor, booster or friend.

Please contact the NDSU Compliance Office at (701) 231-5696 if you need a specific NCAA rule interpretation.

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