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Quick FactsFranklin College inFormationLocation...........................................................................Franklin, IndianaFounded...1834, one of the five oldest colleges/universities in the stateAccreditation............North Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsPresident..................................Dr. James “Jay” G. Moseley, Stanford ’68Enrollment................................................................approximately 1,000Nickname......................................................................................GrizzliesColors...........................................................................Navy and old goldStadium......................................Stewart “Red” Faught Stadium (2,000)Surface..................................................................................Natural grassAffiliation.......................................................................NCAA Division IIIConference..............................Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Faculty athletic representative.......................................J. Scott ArmacostDirector of athletics....................................Kerry N. Prather (Indiana ’77)Assistant director of athletics...................Lori L. Wilkerson (Franklin ’86)Head athletic trainer..........................................Chris Shaff (Franklin ’96)Assistant athletic trainers.........................Claire Olson (Manchester ’07) Melissa Burgemeister (Utah ’03)Student athletic trainers................................Jeanetta Ford, Jessica Ford, Marcus Larson, Luke Mehringer, Justina Peters, Jen WaltersAthletics assistant....................................................................Karen ColeAthletics office phone.......................................................(317) 738-8121Cheerleaders............................Anna Acklin, Kayla Cash, Brooke Gilbert, Katlyn Kling, Lindsey Letner, Jaci Lind, Samantha Macy, Megan Mattingly, Cynthia Smith, Kathleen Spencer, Brittni Spera, Eden WilliamsPublic address announcer..................................................Steve McClure

SportS inFormationSports information director.......................Kevin Elixman (Ball State ’82)SID office phone...............................................................(317) 738-8184SID fax..............................................................................(317) 738-8175SID e-mail.................................................kelixman@franklincollege.eduAssistant SID..............................................Andrea Riebock (Millikin ’08)Press box phone...............................................................(317) 738-8133FC 24-hour Sports Hotline................................................(317) 738-8195FC Web site address.........................................www.franklincollege.eduSID mailing address............101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, IN 46131

Coaching staffHead coach/Quarterbacks coach.................Mike Leonard (Hanover ’84)Record at Franklin.....................................................30-21-0 (five years)Career record as head coach....................................30-21-0 (five years)Football office phone.......................................................(317) 738-8128

aSSiStant CoaCheSAssistant Head CoachDefensive coordinator/Defensive backs.....Matt Theobald (Hanover ’96)Offensive line.....................................Andy Hape (Western Kentucky ‘99)Special teams coordinator/Outside linebackers...Steve Rock (IUPUI ’94)Running backs..........................................................Ty Fritz (Franklin ’07)Split ends................................................Dave Marendt (St. Joseph’s ’71)Defensive line.................................................Shawn Taylor (Franklin ’97)Inside linebackers............................................Zach Durrett (Franklin ’05)Tight ends....................................Harold “Bud” Boughton (Ashland ’73)Wingbacks........................................................Josiah Sears (Indiana ’08)Offensive assistant...............................Lance Tressler (Indiana State ’09)Chaplain.....................................................Brad Long (Indiana State ‘93)Sports psychology consultant........................Jeff Jourdan (Hanover ‘03)Student assistant (defensive backs)..............Paul Funches (Franklin ’09)Student assistant (quarterbacks)...............Patrick Doherty (Franklin ’12)“Quality Control” student managers........ Jessica Couch, Jimmy Barber Calvin Tinsley, Cassandra Wallace

On the cover:Franklin College celebrated winning the Victory Bell game over Hanover in 2007 just as the Grizzlies did in 1988 when the historic football rivalry was renewed after a 17-year break.

Grizzlies’ 108th FOOtball seasOn schedule Date opponent time 2007 result9/6 BalDWin-WallaCe 1:30 p.m. (did not play)9/13 at Butler 1 p.m. (did not play)9/27 at Trine (Tri-State) 1:30 p.m. 38-14, FC10/4 at Defiance* 1:30 p.m. 55-22, FC10/11 BlUFFton* 1:30 p.m. 54-7, FC10/18 at Anderson* 1:30 p.m. 49-13, FC10/25 at Mount St. Joseph* 1:30 p.m. 29-19, FC11/1 roSe-hUlman* 1:30 p.m. 56-26, FC11/8 at Manchester* 1:30 p.m. 52-33, FC11/15 hanoVer* 1:30 p.m. 55-14, FC

home gameS in BolD*HCAC game 2007 records: 9-2-0 overall (7-0-0 HCAC, first place)

InsideFranklin CollegeQuick Facts, Index and Schedule................................................Campus Leaders..........................................................................Athletic Policy..............................................................................

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2008 Franklin College FootBallNumerical Roster.................................................................Grizzlies Captains and Seniors..................................................Senior Profiles......................................................................Letterman Profiles...............................................................Returning Players.......................................................................Freshmen/Newcomers.........................................................Touchdown Club..................................................................

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Franklin FootBall hiStorYGrizzlies Offensive and Defensive marks.................................Career Statistical Leaders..........................................................All-time Coaches Records.........................................................Grizzlies All-America Honorees.................................................

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Message from the PresidentCompetition in intercollegiate athletics plays an important role in the educational experience and the campus culture of Franklin College. Student-athletes train, work, and play as teams that are committed to fair play, tough competition, and victory. there is no better way to learn the skills, habits, and attitudes that distinguish lives of excellence and leadership. the classical ideal of a sound mind in a sound body continues to be an ingredient in a successful and satisfying life.

Franklin College is proud to celebrate the achievements of our student-athletes both in the classroom and on the playing field. the entire Franklin community enjoys supporting these fine young women and men as the grizzlies begin a new season of competition. please join us in supporting and cheering

for the grizzlies this year.

B.A., Stanford University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago. Prior to coming to Franklin College, President Moseley was Vice President and Dean of the College at Transylvania University (Kentucky), Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Chapman College (California), and Professor of Religion at New College (Florida).

Kerry N. Prather, Director of AthleticsKerry Prather serves as the college's director of athletics and head men's basketball coach. He was named athletic director in 1988, succeeding Stewart "Red" Faught. Prior to and throughout his tenure as athletic director, Prather also has held the administrative positions of assistant dean of students, associate director of admissions, acting vice president for enrollment management and acting vice president for administration. Prather holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana University. In 1999, he was named an associate alumnus of Franklin College.

Prather has led the Franklin College athletic program from its historic ties to the NAIA into the NCAA's Division III in 1992. He also has been the institution's representative for athletics to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and

its predecessor, the Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference. During his tenure, Franklin College has renovated three major athletic facilities: Spurlock Center, Stewart "Red" Faught Stadium, and John P. McDowell Field. He is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and had served on the NCAA men's basketball committee for the Midwest Region.

Lori Wilkerson, Assistant Director of AthleticsLori (Cummings) Wilkerson is Franklin's assistant director of athletics (senior women's administrator) and head volleyball coach. A 1986 Franklin College graduate and former Grizzly volleyball captain, Wilkerson played varsity volleyball at FC three years, earning National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic District 21 second-team honors. She was named HCAC Coach of the Year after guiding the Grizzlies to the league’s regular season title in 2002. Wilkerson graduated from Franklin with a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1986 - with a minor in special education. She then earned her master's degree in special education from Ball State University in 1992. During her 11-year coaching career at Edinburgh High School, where she also taught, she was named Mid-Hoosier Conference Coach of the Year in 1990. Wilkerson also coached track and field there four years.

Franklin College competes in the NCAA's Division III in the men's sports of baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and track and field. Women compete in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball. The college is a charter member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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Mike Leonard, Head CoachWhen Mike Leonard became Franklin College’s head football coach in 2003, he sought to accomplish much more than field a winning team. Since taking the reins of the Grizzlies’ program, Leonard’s top priority has been to instill a collective will among his players to work and play smart. Players will learn how to give their best effort, whether it’s in the class room, on the practice field or on game day. For him the rewards are more than winning football games and championships. Leonard wants his players to benefit from

the special life lessons that athletics teach and the camaraderie and collective pride that true teammates experience together each season. In less than five seasons, Leonard and his staff elevated the Grizzlies to a level not seen for many years at FC. They emerged from also-ran status to winning a football championship in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Not only did Franklin claim its first league title outright with a 7-0 conference record, but the “Griz” earned its first automatic berth in the NCAA Division III playoffs, making its first post-season appearance of any kind since 1972. Franklin equaled its 2006 school record for most victories in a season with a final overall record of 9-2 and kept the Victory Bell trophy after defeating arch-rival Hanover College for the third straight season. A record 10 Franklin players were named to the All-HCAC First Team and Leonard was named the conference’s Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year. Franklin continued edging closer to that goal in 2006, posting a 6-1 record in the league for a second-place finish, and producing a 9-1 overall mark, both best-ever records at Franklin at the time. The Grizzlies narrowly missed an at-large bid to compete in the NCAA playoffs.

Despite the Grizzlies’ recent spectacular successes, the upcoming 2008 season poses the same challenges for Leonard and his team, which again will return most of its starters and is brimming with confidence.

“Our goal that we set every year is to win the conference championship,” said Leonard, the 17th head coach in the history of FC’s program. “We need to start fast in our first three non-conference games and then finish strong.”

When Leonard arrived at the Franklin College helm in January of 2003, he sought to raise the confidence and conditioning levels of his new team right away. The Grizzlies’ new attitude in Leonard’s program involves: always think positive; strive for perfection; stay on the aggressive; enjoy football and enjoy life.

According to Leonard: “Those four things, whether you’re playing football, studying for your classes or applying them in your profession, will give you the best chance for success.”

The Franklin head coach is maintaining a long-standing tradition at FC, throwing the football with a quick-strike offensive attack. The team’s football logo features an F, which stands not only for Franklin, but also for former Grizzlies mentor Stewart “Red” Faught. Faught’s teams were noted for their high-scoring run-and-shoot offenses for most of his 32 years as head coach. Much of Leonard’s offensive system, the Red Attack offense, is taken from Faught’s playbook.

Leonard has been involved with many other successful football programs in his past coaching career. Prior to taking the reins of the Grizzlies program, Leonard served as offensive coordinatorfor his alma mater, Hanover College, from the 1999 through 2002 seasons. In the 2002 campaign, Hanover’s offense was ranked fifth in total offense, second in team passing offense and fourth in team scoring offense among all Division III schools.

During the 1996 and 1997 seasons, Leonard served as offensive coordinator at Wittenberg University (Ohio), the winningest football program in NCAA Division III history. He also served as an assistant coach with the professional Recruit Seagulls in Tokyo, Japan, which won the national championship there in 1998.

His other assistant coaching experiences include serving as quarterback coach at Butler University in 1992, coaching wide receivers at College of the Holy Cross (Mass.) in 1991 and serving in his first tenure as offensive coordinator at Hanoverfrom 1987 to 1991. Leonard was a graduate assistant coach at DePauw University (1984-86) and the University of Alabama (1986).

Leonard received his bachelor’s degree from Hanover in 1984 and his master’s degree from DePauw University in 1986. As a football player at Hanover, he lettered four years. Leonard was a team captain, most valuable player and mental attitude award winner in his senior season of 1983.

He is a member of the American Football Coaches Association and enjoys speaking at a variety of community functions. Leonard and his wife, Susan, have two children, Bart and Emily, and reside in Franklin.

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Football Coaching StaffMatt Theobald/Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Defensive BacksMatt Theobald was appointed as assistant football coach and strength/conditioning coordinator at Franklin College in February, 2003. He serves as Franklin’s assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Grizzlies football program.

Theobald played his collegiate football at Hanover College. He was a four-year letterman and started on two conference championship teams and an NCAA Division III playoffs squad.

After graduating from Hanover, Theobald was hired as a defensive backs coach for his alma mater. He moved over to the offensive side of the ball two years later when he took on the wide receiver and passing coordinator duties. Theobald

coached an all-conference player each season he coached at Hanover, including two-time All-America selection Tarrik Wilson.

While coaching at Hanover, Theobald taught U.S. History and physical education at Southwestern High School in Hanover, Ind. Theobald also coached baseball during his 1996-2000 tenure at Southwestern, guiding his team to its first semi-state appearance one year.

In 2001, Theobald moved on to Waynesburg University (Pa.), where he was the special teams coordinator, recruiting coordinator and defensive backs coach. He helped the Yellow Jackets lead the President’s Athletic Conference in several statistical categories. As recruiting coordinator, Theobald helped recruit one of the school’s largest classes of football players. Theobald and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Joseph and Eli, and reside in Franklin.

Andy Hape/Offensive Coordinator/Offensive LineWilliam “Andy” Hape joined the Grizzlies’ coaching staff as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach in June, 2008.Hape came to Franklin from Earlham College, where he served as the assistant athletic director, offensive coordinator and offensive line coach in football, and strength and conditioning coordinator for all athletics programs. He takes the helm of a Franklin offensive line that was instrumental in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference champion Grizzlies’ 5,550 yards of total offense and 65 offensive touchdowns in 11 games last season.He also previously has coached offensive linemen at Webber International University and at Lake Wales High School (Fla.), and has been involved in all-star games and summer

football camps. A 1999 Western Kentucky University graduate, Hape was honored as a two-time All-American and team captain and MVP on offense during his collegiate football playing career. Hape graduated from WKU with a bachelor’s degree in science and a major in physical education. He is currently working on his master’s degree in sports administration at the United States Sports Academy. Hape and his wife, Kristi, have two daughters, Mia and Sophie.

Steve Rock/Special Teams Coordinator/Outside LinebackersSteve Rock, a 1994 graduate of Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, joined the Franklin coaching staff prior to the 2007 season. He is the Grizzlies’ special teams coordinator and coaches outside linebackers. Rock, who has coached football for 16 years prior to coming to Franklin, has served as varsity assistant coach at Center Grove High School since 2004. Prior to that appointment, he was a varsity assistant at Bloomington South, Lawrence Central, Plainfield and Cascade high schools. In addition to teaching computer systems at the secondary and higher education levels, he has been president of Diversified Ventures, Inc. Rock and his wife, Wendy, reside in Martinsville, Ind. and have one child, Viktoria.

Ty Fritz/Running BacksTy Fritz, a three-year varsity letter winner in football at Franklin, joined the Grizzlies’ coaching staff as a graduate assistant coach prior to the 2007 season. In 2006 he was Franklin’s backup quarterback and earned the Dr. John Woner Mental Attitude Award. A native of Goshen, Ind. and a graduate of South Bend Adams High School, Fritz was a All-HCAC honorable mention linebacker his junior season of 2005 prior to graduating with a teaching degree in social studies from FC in May, 2007.

Dave Marendt/Split EndsDave Marendt joined the FC staff as offensive linemen coach in 1999 and began coaching running backs four seasons later. In 2008, he will coach split ends. Marendt earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind. in 1971 and his master’s degree from Indiana University in 1978. He previously was head coach at Mt. Vernon (Hancock County), Lebanon, North Atlanta and Edinburgh high schools. Marendt also was head wrestling coach at Mt. Vernon and North Atlanta. He continues to teach at Edinburgh. Marendt and his wife, Deb, reside in Greenwood, Ind. and have two children, Audi and Ali.

Shawn Taylor/Defensive LineShawn Taylor, another former Grizzly player, joined the FC coaching staff in 2000 and again is coaching defensive linemen. A 1997 graduate of Franklin College, he played on the defensive line for the Grizzlies. Taylor was named to the All-Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference team in 1994 and 1995 was tabbed his team’s MVP on defense those two seasons. He also was a team captain in his senior season. Taylor and his wife, Carla, have two children, Emmaly and Cooper, and reside in Franklin. He is employed by Pro Industries.

Zach Durrett/Inside LinebackersZach Durrett, a three-year varsity letter winner in football at Franklin, joined the Grizzlies’ coaching staff as a graduate assistant coach prior to the 2005 season. Durrett coaches Franklin’s inside linebackers. Last year he coached outside linebackers. A native of Mooresville, Ind. and a graduate of Decatur Central High School, Durrett was a All-HCAC honorable mention linebacker his senior season prior to graduating from FC in May, 2005.

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Football Coaching StaffHarold “Bud” Boughton/Tight EndsHarold “Bud” Boughton, a 1973 graduate of Ashland College, joined the Franklin coaching staff prior to the 2007 season and will assist with offensive linemen. In his career involving athletics, Boughton most recently served as offensive coordinator in football and was head baseball coach at Earlham College from 1976-77. He also was a graduate assistant football coach at Ball State University from 1974-75. As a player, Boughton was a standout cornerback at Ashland and later was named to the school’s All-Sports Hall of Fame. He also has a much accomplished business career. Boughton resides in Greenwood, Ind.

Josiah Sears/WingbacksJosiah Sears, a 2008 graduate of Indiana University, joined the FC coaching staff prior to the 2008 season and assists with wingbacks. As a college player, Sears played four seasons at fullback for the Hoosiers football team. He was selected as one of two captains in 2007 and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors his junior and senior seasons. In his senior year, Sears played in all 13 games and had 114 rushing yards, 147 receiving yards and scored six touchdowns, including one in the Insight Bowl. Prior to college, Sears was a three-sport letter winner and academic standout at Greenfield-Central High School. Sears, who is engaged to Lyndee Arnold, resides in Franklin.

Lance Tressler/Offensive AssistantLance Tressler, a senior intern from Indiana State University, is assisting with split ends for Franklin in 2008. Prior to attending college, he graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School, were he lettered in football, basketball and golf. Tressler is a sports management major and marketing minor at ISU. He resides in Rushville.

Paul Funches/Student Assistant/DefensePaul Funches, a one-year letter winner, joined FC’s coaching staff as a student assistant coach in 2007. He is assisting with defensive backs this season. Funches graduated from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis and is a senior English major at Franklin. He is the son of Paul Jr. and Cheryl Funches.

Patrick Doherty/Student Assistant/OffensePatrick Doherty joined the football coaching staff as a student assistant in 2008 and is helping coach quarterbacks. Doherty graduated from Munster High School, where he lettered three years in football. He coached seventh-grade football at Wilbur Wright Middle School in Munster for three years. He is the son of John and Sue Doherty.

Volunteer Football Staff Brad Long/ChaplainBrad Long joined the Franklin College coaching staff in 2003 as the program’s first team chaplain. Long has been the Area Representative of Indiana Fellowship of Christian Athletes for nine years and has led chapel services for numerous professional and college teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, University of Notre Dame and Indiana University. He also has participated in outreaches with professional tennis players Michael Chang, David Wheaton and Kent Kinnear at Wimbledon. Long speaks in chapel services at Franklin College on game days. He is a 1993 graduate at Indiana State University. Long and his wife, Dee, reside in Indianapolis and have three children, Tyler, Trevor and Trey.

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Franklin College Student-Athletes Achieve HonorsbaseballThe President’s ListIan SandersDean’s ListAndrew KeinsleyLuke MehringerLance NoelBrandon PlattDerek SmithAcademic All-HCACAndrew Keinsley

Basketball (men)The President’s ListJonathan MelbergDean’s ListJace RedmanAcademic All-HCACJace RedmanChi Alpha SigmaJace Redman

Basketball (Women)Dean’s ListTraci LippoldMonica Planalp

Cross Country (men)Dean’s ListColin AltevogtSkylar SorokotyScotch SwangoBrandon Welti

Cross Country (Women)Dean’s ListMichelle HeckLauren PattersonAcademic All-HCACMichelle HeckLauren PattersonLeah SandersMarci WhiteChi Alpha SigmaMichelle HeckMarci White

FootballDean’s ListKyle BureshLogan DeffnerDamien DickmanShawn HinesWinfred McMooreAdam MellencampKyle RayNick RulonChad RuppJeremy SpicerAcademic All-HCACShawn Hines

golf (Women)Dean’s ListNatalie Daugherty

Soccer (men)The President’s ListNick RensingDean’s ListDrew BrownJohn StackAcademic All-HCACNick RensingChi Alpha SigmaBrendan BasaranNick Rensing

Soccer (Women)Dean’s ListJena ElderChelsea ParksRachel Whipker

SoftballDean’s ListJena ElderJennifer PogueMarlene RussoJordan TichenorAcademic All-HCACJennifer PogueMarlene RussoChi Alpha SigmaJeanetta FordJennifer PogueMarlene Russo

tennis (men)The President’s ListSean BeesonDean’s ListBen AhlbrandNathanael KellyMike MerrickJace RedmanAcademic All-HCACSean BeesonJace RedmanChi Alpha SigmaSean BeesonJace Redman

tennis (Women)The President’s ListLyndsey ShawAcademic All-HCACCaitlyn ConoleyLyndsey ShawChi Alpha SigmaCaitlyn ConoleyLyndsey Shaw

track and Field (men)Dean’s ListColin AltevogtSkylar SorokotyScotch SwangoBrandon Welti

track and Field (Women)Dean’s ListMichelle Heck Lauren PattersonLeah SandersAcademic All-HCACMichelle HeckLauren PattersonChi Alpha SigmaMichelle Heck

VolleyballDean’s ListAmy Burke

Athletic Policy at Franklin CollegeAthletics are integral ingredients in the holistic educational mission of Franklin College. Coaches should be educators first and foremost who administer their programs within the ]framework of the college's educational goals. Athletes at Franklin College should be students first and foremost whose highest priority is to earn a college degree and whose conduct on and off the playing field are as important as athletic ability and performance.

It is the educational goal of Franklin College for its athletic program –i.e., varsity sports, intramurals, physical education, recreational clubs and informal recreation–that every graduate leave the campus with:

a) A conceptual understanding of what it means to be physically well, b) The substantive knowledge necessary for healthy living, c) The habits and skills which will provide for a lifetime of beneficial and enjoyable recreation, d) Those character traits and leadership skills which are the benefits of competitive sports and e) Memories of testing oneself in competition which will serve as sources of pride and satisfaction all the graduate's life.

Further, it is the goal of Franklin College that its competitive sports program (in descending order of priority) should:

a) Contribute to the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the participants, b) Serve as laboratories of leadership wherein valuable lessons are learned concerning discipline, sacrifice, duty, teamwork, self-confidence, goal setting, striving and the pleasure/pain which accompany both victory and defeat, c) Improve and sustain the college's reputation and morale. d) Aid in the recruiting of students and the raising of financial contributions, and, e) Contribute to satisfying the public’s desire for spectator sports.

Franklin College is committed to providing equitable opportunities and resources for male and female students to participate in intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational sports. Board of Trustees, Oct. 27, 1984 (Revised Aug. 16, 2002)

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HCACThe heartland collegiate athletic conference was born as the Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference on June 23, 1987, when the presidents of six private Indiana colleges and universities formed an association based on the academic excellence of each institution. Nineteen months of planning went into the development of the league–created to allow small college students to realize their ideal of the scholar-athlete.

The league’s charter members included men’s athletic teams from Anderson University, DePauw University, Franklin College, Hanover College, Manchester College and Wabash College. Taylor University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology joined the slate in 1988. The league not only distinguished itself as an “academic athletic conference,” but permitted schools to restore athletic rivalries which, in some cases, dated back to the 19th century.

During the spring of 1991 the presidents of the member institutions voted to alignthe conference with the National Collegiate Athletic Association. At that time, Franklin, Anderson, Hanover and Manchester elected to join DePauw, Rose-Hulman and Wabash as NCAA Division III affiliates. Taylor, which entered the league in 1988, withdrew from the conference in 1991.

Following the 1997-98 academic year, DePauw and Rose-Hulman departed to join the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. In 1997, the conference accepted three new institutions from Ohio -- Bluffton College, College of Mount St. Joseph and Wilmington College -- which began competing for HCAC championships during the 1998-99 academic year. The league announced its new name of Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference in May of 1998 with Tom Bohlsen as its commissioner.

During the 1998-99 academic year, Wabash announced it would begin affiliation with the North Coast Athletic Conference in 1999-2000. Also prior to ‘99-00, the HCAC announced Defiance College (Ohio) would become a full member during the 2000 spring sports season. Wilmington then departed the HCAC to join the Ohio Athletic Conference in 2000-01. During that year, the league announced Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. would join the HCAC slate in 2001-02. The HCAC added a ninth member during the 2004-05 academic year. Rose-Hulman, which was affiliated with the ICAC from 1988 to1998, returned to the league in 2006-07. Prior to the 2008-09 academic year, Chris Ragsdale was hired as commissioner, succeeding Bohlsen, who retired.

Heartland league championships are awarded in eight men’s sports, including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and track and field.

The conference added a women’s athletics division–beginning with the 1993-94 academic year–which included five schools from the former Hoosier Conference for Women. Women’s championships are awarded in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball.

2007 HCAC Football Standingsschool hcac Pct. Overall Pct.Franklin 7-0 1.00 9-2 .818Mount St. Joseph 6-1 .857 9-2 .818Rose-Hulman 4-3 .571 7-3 .700 Defiance 4-3 .571 5-5 .500 Anderson 3-4 .429 4-6 .400 Hanover 2-5 .286 2-8 .200 Manchester 1-6 .143 3-7 .300 Bluffton 1-6 .143 1-9 .100

2007 HCAC Honoreesco-Offensive MVPs: chad rupp, Franklin and Luke Dillon, Defiancedefensive MVP: Paul Spreen, Rose-Hulmanco-special teams MVPs: Machy Magdalinos, Franklin and Denny Kimmel, AndersonFreshman of the Year: Reed Eason, Rose-Hulmancoach of the Year: Mike leonard, Franklin

Franklin’s HCAC Players of the Year1995 Mike Brouwer, defensive back Defensive Player of the Year1996 Rick Etienne, running back Offensive Player of the Year1999 Jim Larkin, split end, kick returner Special Teams Player of the Year2000 Brad Huff, quarterback Freshman of the Year2004 Danny Sears, wingback, kick returner Special Teams Player of the Year2006 Danny Sears, wingback, kick returner Special Teams Player of the Year2006 Teddy Henkle, linebacker Freshman of the Year2007 Chad Rupp, quarterback Offensive Player of the Year2007 Machy Magdalinos Special Teams Player of the Year

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Battle For The Victory BellBesides the obvious objective of winning, nothing can stoke the fires of football competition quite like a good old-fashioned rivalry.

For Franklin College, nothing gets its collective adrenaline flowing as much as the sight of old enemy hanover College taking the same playing field. Since 1898, the grizzlies-panthers series is one which few small-college rivalries can rival.

the Victory Bell has been given to the winner of the hanover-Franklin football game since 1938. hanover College’s Bat Club, a non-athletic organization that wanted to improve school spirit, presented the idea for the trophy. then-hanover president albert parker designated the Franklin game, which was approved by Franklin’s athletic board and student body.

hanover has a 35-16 record in games against Franklin with the Victory Bell trophy on the line. the all-time series began in 1898 with hC winning that inaugural meeting 18-11. the series was interrupted by a 17-year stretch from 1971 to 1988 with the formation of the then indiana Collegiate athletic Conference. their renewed annual meeting now enters its 21st year with hanover leading the all-time series 42-32-3 in the 77 meetings between the two rivals. this year’s rivalry clash will be at Franklin’s Faught Stadium on nov. 24.

here are year-by-year highlights since the series resumed in 1988:

1988The rivalry was back on with the help of both schools’ alumni councils and with the fact both schools would be in the new Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference beginning in the 1989 season. The game marked the last time Franklin mentor Stewart “Red” Faught coached against the Panthers and the Grizzlies dominated in a 34-13 decision at FC’s Goodell Field. Franklin jubilantly carried away the Victory Bell trophy, which had been refurbished by FC alumnus Jerry McKinney ’73.

1989The game marked the first time new FC head coach Mike McClure ’75 faced his former team. He was an offensive coordinator for the Panthers in the mid-eighties. Hanover scored its first two touchdowns early, both by capitalizing on Franklin turnovers. The Panthers, ranked 12th in the nation in NAIA Division II, then outscored the Grizzlies 36-9 over the final three quarters in a 49-16 rout at Hanover’s L.S. Ayres Field.

1990With FC star quarterback Reece Mann sidelined for his final game by a knee injury, senior Jeff Griman made his first start in a Bell Game. Griman completed 32 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns, but behind the deft passing of Paul Gray and the running of BrianGlesing and a host of other weapons, the Panthers prevailed in a 47-33 verdict at Hanover.

1991The Grizzlies struggled for most of the season, but played the favored Panthers even in the opening half. Host FC then took a two-touchdown lead in the third quarter, but Hanover rallied for 17 points in the fourth period. Dan Farrington kicked a 27-yard field goal with time running out to lift the Panthers to a 34-31 victory. The rivals combined for 1,110 total offensive yards.

1992Franklin naturally wanted to avoid a winless season, especially if it could get the Bell back at Hanover to boot. On a windy and snowy day, the Panthers took a 10-0 halftime lead, withstood a touchdown drive by Franklin to open the second half and went on to win 31-7.

1993The Grizzlies delighted a capacity crowd at Goodell Field with a thrilling 41-28 victory, capping FC’s best one-year turnaround in school history – from 0-9-1 the previous year to 6-3). Franklin’s Mike Flaherty rushed for three touchdowns, but the Grizzlies had to hold off a fierce fourth-quarter rally by the Panthers. It was Coach McClure’s only victory against HC.

1994It was a bitter loss for Franklin, which rallied from two-touchdown deficits twice in the second half before falling 49-42 in a shootout. Taking advantage of a pass interference penalty the Grizzlies were positive would be whistled the other way, the host Panthers drove down and scored the winning TD with 10 seconds left. Hanover quarterback Terry Peebles had a whopping 71 passing attempts, completing 43 of them for 492 yards and six TDs. The game lasted nearly four hours.

1995Kicker Shaun Mahoney’s clutch 35-yard field goal in freezing weather put the host Grizzlies up by two points with three minutes left, but Hanover scored on a late 59-yard desperation drive to win 26-22. The Panthers finished their season unbeaten and earned their first NCAA Division III playoffs berth.

1996Quite unlike the previous November, the rivals played in 62-degree weather – this time at Hanover. Franklin took control early with a 7-0 first-quarter lead, but couldn’t move the football much after that in a 27-14 setback.

1997The Grizzlies hoped to salvage a disappointing season with a Bell Game victory and hoped special gold jerseys might change their luck. Hanover’s offense was hampered by a sloppy field and weather that included a driving horizontal snow shower, but the Panthers won 19-7.

1998Franklin came to Hanover with confi-dence as the Grizzlies were assured of a winning season with six victories in tow under new head coach Bill Unsworth ’71. Franklin scored on a return of a fumble by linebacker Josh McMillin and got an 89-yard kickoff return by Jim Larkin, but the Panthers captured their 26th straight home game victory in a 41-20 decision.

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1999Defense turned out to be the name of the game at Franklin’s new Faught Stadium, but Hanover’s “D” was stingier and had seven sacks. The Panthers rallied from a 10-6 second-quarter deficit to win 27-10 and finish unbeaten in the conference.

2000Both teams put on a show with better than 800 combined yards of passing offense, but Hanover jumped out to a 19-0 lead on its first three possessions. Franklin attempted to rally after that, but was hindered by turnovers. The Panthers won the Heartland Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA playoffs.

20012001 – Visiting Franklin took a 6-0 lead into the second quarter, but it was all Hanover after that in a 54-6 decision at L.S. Ayres Field.

2002The Grizzlies’ fortunes were no better in their return visit to Hanover as the Panthers capped an unbeaten season with a 57-12 rout of FC. After the hosts took control in the second quarter, they were fired up even more when kicker Drew Starck hit a 52-yard field goal with time running out in the first half.

2003The game marked the first time new Franklin head coach Mike Leonard would face his alma mater. Though the Grizzlies entered with a 2-7 record, they took a 17-14 lead into the intermission. But the Panthers got busy in the second half and pounded out a 33-24 victory at Faught Stadium.

2004Hanover controlled the ground (299 yards rushing) and the clock (almost 43 of the 60 minutes) in winning 24-7 before a huge Faught Stadium crowd in perfect football weather. The game was the first for Franklin College’s football program to be produced for local cable television presentation.

2005The Grizzlies ended 11 games of football frustration by rolling up 558 total offensive yards and taking a 24-0 lead before host Hanover could even gain more than one first down. Franklin’s stunning 45-15 victory was its most lopsided triumph in the series since 1960. When the scoreboard clock hit zeroes, FC students nearly outran the team in claiming the Victory Bell trophy.

2006Franklin shrugged off a slow start and finished fast in a 35-10 rout on a cold, gray day at Faught Stadium. Sophomore quarterback Chad Rupp threw three TD passes for the Grizzlies, who not only kept the Victory Bell trophy, but posted a school single-season record ninth win. Freshman linebacker Teddy Henkle made an interception for the third straight game. FC finished with a 6-1 mark in the HCAC.

2007The Grizzlies routed the host Panthers 55-14 in longtime Hanover head coach Wayne Perry’s last game. The decision clinched Franklin’s first HCAC outright championship and marked the fifth time FC scored 50 or more points against a conference opponent during the season. Franklin’s three-peat against Hanover was its first since 1962-64.

Battle For The Victory Bell–Year by Year1898: Hanover 18-111899: Franklin 17-01900: Hanover 16-61900: Tie 5-51901: Hanover 6-01901: Franklin 6-51902: Franklin 47-01903: Franklin 12-01906: Hanover 60-61908: Tie 5-51908: Hanover 17-61909: Hanover 31-51911: Franklin 15-01912: Franklin 28-31913: Franklin 6-01914: Hanover 14-131915: Franklin 74-01916: Franklin 72-71917: Franklin 21-31918: Franklin 14-61919: Franklin 76-01920: Franklin 34-01921: Franklin 7-01922: Tie 0-01923: Franklin 40-01937: Franklin 12-01938: Hanover 19-131939: Hanover 13-71940: Hanover 7-01941: Franklin 13-01942: Hanover 12-71946: Hanover 14-01947: Hanover 20-61948: Hanover 51-01949: Hanover 54-141950: Hanover 40-71951: Hanover 21-01952: Hanover 27-71953: Hanover 19-7

1954: Hanover 47-141955: Hanover 34-191956: Hanover 35-141957: Hanover 28-131958: Hanover 13-61959: Franklin 19-131960: Franklin 32-01961: Hanover 20-191962: Franklin 21-201963: Franklin 20-01964: Franklin 34-71965: Franklin 33-281966: Franklin 21-201967: Franklin 14-81968: Hanover 27-121969: Hanover 30-71970: Franklin 21-141971: Franklin 27-71988: Franklin 34-131989: Hanover 49-161990: Hanover 47-331991: Hanover 34-311992: Hanover 31-71993: Franklin 41-281994: Hanover 49-421995: Hanover 26-221996: Hanover 27-141997: Hanover 19-61998: Hanover 41-201999: Hanover 27-102000: Hanover 34-172001: Hanover 54-62002: Hanover 57-122003: Hanover 33-242004: Hanover 24-72005: Franklin 45-152006: Franklin 35-102007: Franklin 55-14

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Grizzlies 2008 Rosterno. name pos. Yr. ht. Wt. hometown (high school)40 Tyler Melchior RB Fr. 6-1 200 Evansville, Ind. (Bosse)41 Tyler Huls DB Fr. 6-2 200 Salem, Ind. (H.S.)42 Aaron Overstreet DB Fr. 5-9 170 Fortville, Ind. (Culver Military Academy)43 David O’Rourke LB Fr. 6-3 210 Evansville, Ind. (Memorial)44 Cole Zook TE Sr. 6-3 225 Flora, Ind. (Carroll)44 Chris Zelli LB Fr. 6-0 235 Jeffersonville, Ind. (H.S.)45 Jamison Foley LB Sr. 5-11 220 Boonville, Ind. (H.S.)46 Joe Taylor LB So. 5-8 195 Lafayette, Ind. (Harrison)47 Joe Rush LB Jr. 5-11 215 Speedway, Ind. (H.S.)47 Luke Floyd TE Fr. 6-2 215 Indianapolis, Ind. (Cardinal Ritter)48 Matt Gates TE Jr. 6-0 225 Royal Center, Ind. (Pioneer)49 Cam Bontrager LB Fr. 6-0 185 Goshen, Ind. (H.S.)50 Mark Evans OL Sr. 6-0 250 Greenwood, Ind. (Roncalli)50 Logan Higgins LB Fr. 5-10 195 Evansville, Ind. (Central)51 Rex Olds LB So. 6-1 250 Shelbyville, Ind. (H.S.)51 Taylor Paden OL Fr. 6-2 275 Simpsonville, Ky. (Shelby County)52 Scott Stoner OL Jr. 5-10 220 Mishawaka, Ind. (H.S.)53 Cody Harris DL Fr. 6-0 230 Morristown, Ind. (Eastern Hancock)54 Patrick Sheller DL Sr. 5-11 200 Albany, Ind. (Delta)55 Shawn Hines OL Jr. 6-0 255 Terre Haute, Ind. (North Vigo) 55 Kevin Slemensek LB Fr. 6-1 200 Indianapolis, Ind. (Franklin Central)56 Troy Fritz OL Jr. 6-5 255 Goshen, Ind. (Madison-Grant)57 Will Spencer OL Jr. 6-0 250 Greenwood, Ind. (Center Grove)57 Josh Tollison DL Fr. 6-2 215 Indianapolis, Ind. (Franklin Central)58 Fred McConnaughey DL So. 6-0 225 Terre Haute, Ind. (Seeger)59 Kevin Jones OL Jr. 6-3 250 Lafayette, Ind. (Central Catholic)60 Adam Caudill OL Fr. 6-0 275 Charlestown, Ind. (H.S.)61 John Werbe OL Fr. 6-3 245 Shelbyville, Ind. (H.S.)62 Daymond Reynolds LB So. 6-1 225 Brownstown, Ind. (Brownstown Central)63 Adam Herrmann OL Fr. 5-10 245 Evansville, Ind. (Reitz)64 Cole Oliver DL Fr. 5-11 265 Burnettsville, Ind. (Monticello)65 Dean Hickerson DL Fr. 6-0 265 New Albany, Ind. (Providence)66 Alex Hohl OL So. 5-11 280 Lincoln City, Ind. (Heritage Hills)66 Cory Mason DL Fr. 6-3 230 Lapel, Ind. (H.S.)67 Mark Smith OL So. 5-11 215 Nashville, Ind. (Brown County)68 Kevin Miller OL Fr. 6-0 235 West Chester, Ohio (Lakota East)69 Thomas Taylor OL Fr. 5-10 300 Lafayette, Ind. (Harrison)70 Jonathan Roederer DL Fr. 6-1 235 Charlestown, Ind. (H.S.)71 Nick Rulon DL Sr. 6-2 265 Arcadia, Ind. (Hamilton Heights)72 Evan Fogarty OL So. 6-5 225 Lafayette, Ind. (McCutcheon)73 J.D. Crawley OL Fr. 5-11 210 Shelbyville, Ind. (H.S.)74 Seth Qualls OL Jr. 6-2 265 Evansville, Ind. (Reitz)75 Cody Niles DL Fr. 6-0 240 Rockport, Ind. (South Spencer)76 Chad Schenkel OL So. 5-11 240 Carmel, Ind. (H.S.)77 Patrick Hillenburg OL Jr. 5-11 240 Bloomington, Ind. (South)78 Evan Taylor OL Fr. 6-0 270 Greenwood, Ind. (H.S.)79 Jacob LaRosa TE Fr. 6-2 240 Carmel, Ind. (H.S.)80 Cameron Mousa SE Fr. 6-5 205 Seymour, Ind. (H.S.)81 Eric Lazzell SE So. 6-0 160 Franklin, Ind. (H.S.)82 Stephen Grayson SE Fr. 6-2 195 Charlestown, Ind. (H.S.)83 Terrence Delaney SE So. 6-0 170 Indianapolis, Ind. (Roncalli)84 Neil Brock TE So. 6-0 215 Camby, Ind. (Mooresville)85 Mark Engleking SE Sr. 5-9 150 Greenfield, Ind. (Eastern Hancock)85 Nick Cochran LB So. 6-0 205 Plainfield, Ind. (H.S.)86 Andrew Vaughn SE Fr. 6-5 195 La Porte, Ind. (H.S.)87 Justin Daniels SE Fr. 6-1 185 Huntington, Ind. (Huntington North)88 Adam Mellencamp SE Jr. 6-0 180 Freetown, Ind. (Brownstown Central)88 Matt Roerig DL Fr. 6-2 215 Greenwood, Ind. (H.S.)89 Jimmy Durchholz LB Jr. 6-1 195 Evansville, Ind. (Memorial)89 David Young TE So. 6-2 215 Greenville, S.C. (Berea)90 Daric Stanton DL Fr. 6-1 245 Martinsville, Ind. (H.S.)92 Bob Wright TE Fr. 6-1 210 Merrillville, Ind. (H.S.)95 Max Woodbury K/P Fr. 6-4 200 Morgantown, Ind. (Indian Creek)97 Wes Kaminski LB Fr. 6-5 260 Huntingburg, Ind. (Southridge)98 Bowman Thrasher DL Fr. 6-5 250 Charlestown, Ind. (H.S.)99 Aaron Perry DL Fr. 5-7 320 Indianapolis, Ind. (North Central)

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Team Captains/SeniorsFranklin College’s four player captains for 2008 are senior defensive lineman Dan McManus, junior offensive lineman Seth Qualls, senior quarterback Chad Rupp and senior defensive back Joe White.

McManus, a two-time All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference First Team defensive end, was fifth on his team in total tackles (46), including 28 solo tackles, 13-1/2 tackles for losses of 43 yards and 5-1/2 sacks (32 yards), helping the Grizzlies win their first HCAC championship and earn a berth in the NCAA Division III playoffs - FC’s first trip to a post-season game of any kind since 1972.

Qualls, a right tackle, was part of a stout front wall that helped Franklin score 66 touchdowns on offense and roll up 5,550 total offensive yards. The Grizzlies’ 0-line gave up just 12 sacks in 11 contests.

Rupp passed for 3,250 yards and a school-record (single season) 35 touchdowns. He completed 212 of 302 pass attempts with only six interceptions for a .702 completion percentage and was No. 1 among all NCAA Division III quarterbacks in passing efficiency with a rating of 194.87. He was named the HCAC Co-Offensive Most Valuable Player as part of the All-HCAC First Team and selected to the 2007 D3football.com All-America Third Team.

White, a free safety, was 10th on the team in total tackles (34) and had three pass defenses and a fumble recovery.

Franklin College’s team captains for 2008 are: senior safety Joe White, junior offensive lineman Seth Qualls, senior defensive lineman Dan mcmanus, senior quarterback Chad rupp. (photo by Visual Sports)

Franklin College’s senior football players for 2008 include: front row from left, Joe White, pat hancewicz, kevin lynch,Chad rupp, logan Deffner, austin gorrell, mark engleking. Second row: roshawn hill, eric Baughman, patrick Sheller,Jon-erik Bennett, Jeremy Spicer, Coty Bragdon, Damien Dickman, Jamison Foley. third row: Scott martin, levi Smythe,trent Dahlstrom, Cole Zook, tony gregory, nick rulon, Dan mcmanus, mark evans, neil Craig. (photo by Visual Sports)

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JON-ERIK BENNETT–Running back 6-1 200 SeniorMartinsville, Ind. (H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Split time at running back…second on team in rushing, eighth in HCAC in rushing yards/game (52.0)…set school record for the longest run from scrimmage (92 yards vs. Manchester), breaking previous mark by J.R. Bishop ’61 in 1960…rushed for a 48-yard touchdown in FC win at Mount St. Joseph…made season-best 73-yard TD reception at Bluffton. 2006: Shared time at running back…named All-HCAC honorable mention. Personal: Majors in history…son of Greg Bennett and Carol Bennett.

Jon-Erik Bennett’s career rushing statsYear Att. Yds. Avg. TD2006 55 327 5.8 42007 82 572 7.0 6totals 137 899 6.6 10

Jon-Erik Bennett’s career receiving statsYear Rec. Yds. Avg. TD2006 5 30 6.0 02007 7 146 20.9 1totals 12 176 14.7 1

TRENT DAHLSTROM–Defensive back 6-1 205 SeniorCoatesville, Ind. (North Putnam H.S.)

Three-year letterman. 2007: Started at strong safety…11th on team in total tackles (32). 2006: Played at backup strong safety. 2005: Played at backup strong safety and on special teams…had five total tackles. Personal: Majors in journalism/public relations and minors in business…also plays on FC baseball team…son of Ross and Krista Dahlstrom. Trent and his wife, Whitney, married in summer, 2008.

Trent Dahlstrom’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2005 3 2 5 0 0-0 0 0 0 2006 1 4 5 0 0-0 0 0 02007 20 12 32 0.5 0-0 3 0 0totals 24 18 42 0.5 0-0 3 0 0

DAMIEN DICKMAN–Defensive lineman 6-0 250 SeniorClarksville, Ind. (H.S.)

Dean’s List student…three-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup defensive linemen…appeared in three varsity games. 2006: Played at backup defensive lineman. 2005: Played at backup defensive lineman and on special teams and played on junior varsity team. Personal: Majors in psychology and minors in sociology…son of Richard and Jacalyn Dickman.

Damien Dickman’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S a tot loss Yds. Brup rec Sack2005 1 0 1 0 0-0 0 0 0 2006 0 1 1 0 0-0 0 0 02007 0 1 1 0 0-0 0 0 0totals 1 2 3 0 0-0 0 0 0

COTY BRAGDON–Split end 6-0 165 SeniorWillow Branch, Ind. (Eastern Hancock H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Began season as backup quarterback before moving to split end. 2006: Played at backup quarterback. 2005: Played at backup quarterback. Personal: Majors in recreation and coaching…son of Todd and Cindy Bragdon.

NEIL CRAIG–Wingback 5-8 180 SeniorBedford, Ind. (Bedford North Lawrence H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Started entire season at wingback…fourth on team in receiving yards/game (34.9). Voted team’s Most Improved Offensive Player. 2006: Played at backup wingback. Personal: Majors in accounting and minors in business…son of Jim and Sandy Craig.

Neil Craig’s career receiving statsYear Rec. Yds. Avg. TD2007 25 384 15.4 5totals 12 176 14.7 1

ERIC BAuGHMAN–Wingback 6-0 185 SeniorFreetown, Ind. (Brownstown Central H.S.)

Senior returner…majors in accounting…son of Lanny and Donna Baughman.

LOGAN DEFFNER–Wingback 5-11 170 SeniorGreenwood, Ind. (Center Grove H.S.)

Dean’s List student…three-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup wingback...had 4 punt returns for 9.8 yards/return yards and 6 kickoff returns for 15.2 yards/return. 2006: Played at backup split end. 2005: Appeared in two varsity games…had one rush attempt for 3 yards and had one reception for 14 yards. Personal: Majors in journalism/public relations and news editorial, and minors in leadership…son of Mike and Martha Deffner.

Logan Deffner’s career receiving statsYear Rec. Yds. Avg. TD2005 1 14 14.0 02006 3 37 12.3 02007 2 30 15.0 1totals 6 81 13.5 1

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MARK ENGLEKING–Split end 5-9 150 SeniorGreenfield, Ind. (Eastern Hancock H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup split end. 2006: Played at wingback. Personal: Majors in account-ing…also member of FC baseball team…son of Dan and Cathy Engleking.

MARK EVANS–Offensive lineman 6-0 250 SeniorGreenwood, Ind. (Roncalli H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup center after early-season injury. 2006: Sophomore newcomer…started at center each contest. Personal: Majors in physical education and minors in coaching…son of John and Mary Ann Evans.

PAT HANCEWICZ–Wingback 5-9 175 SeniorTerre Haute, Ind. (North Vigo H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup wingback-appeared in one game and made first touchdown reception of collegiate career at Rose-Hulman. 2006: Played at backup wingback. Personal: Majors in recreation…son of John and Melissa Hancewicz.

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JAMISON FOLEY–Linebacker 5-11 220 SeniorBoonville, Ind. (H.S.)

Three-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup inside linebacker and contributed to special teams…appeared in 10 games. 2006: Played at backup inside linebacker. 2005: Played at backup inside linebacker and on special teams. Personal: Majors in recreation…son of Kelly and Karen Foley.

Jamison Foley’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2005 0 2 2 0 0-0 1 0 0 2006 3 5 8 0 0-0 0 1 02007 9 14 23 2.5 1-5 1 0 0totals 12 21 33 2.5 1-5 2 1 0

AuSTIN GORRELL–Wingback 5-10 190 SeniorFranklin, Ind. (H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Started at wingback and was Franklin’s top kick returner…named to All-HCAC First Team…fourth in HCAC in all-purpose yards/game (116.3)…seventh in HCAC in scoring (TDs) and 10th in overall scoring (4.4)…eighth in HCAC in receiving yards/game (49.7)…second in HCAC in punt return average (9.8)…fourth in HCAC kickoff returns (24.6)…returned punt 50 yards for touchdown at Hanover. 2006: Appeared in one game at running back. 2005: Sophomore newcomer…played in seven

games…second on team in rushing yards (298)…rushed for three touchdowns. Personal: Majors in sociology/criminology…son of Ken and Janet Gorrell.

Austin Gorrell’s career rushing statsYear Att. Yds. Avg. TD2005 64 298 4.7 32006 11 81 7.4 0 2007 8 39 4.9 0totals 83 418 5.0 3

Austin Gorrell’s career receiving statsYear Rec. Yds. Avg. TD2005 12 87 7.2 02006 0 0 0.0 02007 35 547 15.6 7totals 47 634 13.5 7

TONY GREGORY–Split end 6-3 220 SeniorIndianapolis, Ind. (Cardinal Ritter H.S.)

Three-year letterman. 2007: Started three games at split end before being sidelined by injury. 2006: Started at split end…second on team in receptions per game and receiving yards per game…named to All-HCAC First Team…named team’s Most Improved Player on Offense. 2005: Backup split end…had three receptions for 68 yards. 2004: Played at backup split end and on special teams. Personal: Majors in sociology/criminology and minors in religion…son of Anthony Sr. and Trena Gregory.

Tony Gregory’s career receiving statsYear Rec. Yds. Avg. TD2004 2 25 12.5 02005 3 68 22.7 02006 44 597 13.6 62007 6 91 15.2 1 totals 55 756 13.8 7

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PATRICK SHELLER–Defensive lineman 5-11 200 Senior Albany, Ind. (Delta H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup defensive end and on special teams…made 9 total tackles…returned interception 7 yards for touchdown at Hanover. 2005: Played at backup linebacker and on junior varsity team. Personal: Majors in recreation…son of Robert and Debbie Sheller.

Patrick Sheller’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2007 3 6 9 1.5 1-7 0 0 1

NICK RuLON–Defensive lineman 6-2 265 SeniorArcadia, Ind. (Hamilton Heights H.S.)

Dean’s List student…one-year letterman. 2007: Played regularly on defensive line…sixth on team in total tackles (45)…named to All-HCAC honorable mention list. Personal: Majors in recreation and minors in business…son of Roy and Jamie Rulon.

Nick Rulon’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2007 21 24 45 8.5-41 0 1 1-0 5-22

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KEVIN LYNCH–Split end 5-11 180 SeniorBloomington, Ind. (Delta H.S.)

Three-year letterman. 2007: Started every contest at split end…led team and seventh in HCAC in receptions/game (3.5)…third on team and ninth in HCAC in receiving yards/game (46.8). 2006: Started at split end…third on team in receptions per game and receiv-ing yards per game. 2005: Played at backup split end and on special teams. Personal: Majors in recreation and minors in leadership…son of Bill and Linda Lynch.

Kevin Lynch’s career receiving statsYear Rec. Yds. Avg. TD2005 0 0 0.0 02006 31 272 8.8 12007 39 515 13.2 4totals 70 787 11.2 5

DAN McMANuS–Defensive lineman 6-1 225 SeniorCincinnati, Ohio (Roger Bacon H.S.)

Three-year letterman…one of four captains for 2008 season. 2007: Started at defensive end…one of four team captains…named to All-HCAC First Team…voted by teammates as Franklin’s Defensive MVP…fourth in HCAC for tackles for loss (13.5)…sixth in HCAC in sacks (6.5)…fifth on team in total tackles (46). 2006: Started at defensive end…second on team in assisted tackles and total tackles…named to All-HCAC First Team…named Don Hansen’s Football Gazette North All-Region Team honorable mention… named team’s defensive

lineman of the year. 2005: Sophomore newcomer…played at backup outside linebacker…made 17 total tackles. Personal: Majors in recreation…son of Tim and Jan McManus.

Dan McManus’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2005 7 10 17 1.5 0-0 0 0 0 2006 20 35 55 12.5 0-0 2 1 6.5 2007 28 18 46 13.5 0-0 3 0 5.5totals 55 63 118 27.5 0-0 5 1 12

SCOTT MARTIN–Defensive back 5-9 190 SeniorGreenwood, Ind. (Center Grove H.S.)

Three-year letterman. …moving to defensive back in 2008. 2007: Played at backup wingback and on special teams…earned team’s Raider Force Captain Award…tied for second in HCAC in fumbles recovered…had 2 rushing attempts for 15 yards… named HCAC Special Teams Player of the Week on 9-4-07. 2006: Played at backup defensive back and on special teams. 2005: Played at backup cornerback and on special teams. Personal: Majors in recreation and minors in business…son of Tom and Karen Cartmell.

Scott Martin’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2005 0 0 0 0 1-9 0 0 0 2006 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 02007 4 6 10 0 0 0 2 0totals 8 7 15 0 1-9 0 2 0

ROSHAWN HILL–Defensive back 6-0 200 SeniorSouth Bend, Ind. (Adams H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Started at cornerback…named D3football.com All-North Region…named to All-HCAC First Team…tied for first in HCAC with six interceptions…sixth on team in solo tackles…tied for fourth on team in pass break-ups…voted by players as Grizzlies’ Defensive Back of the Year. 2006: Played at backup cornerback. Personal: Majors in recreation and minors in sports management/administration…son of Clarence Hill and Evalina Hill.

Roshawn Hill’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2006 7 11 18 0 0-0 0 0 0 2007 24 17 41 2 6-34 3 1 0totals 31 28 59 2 6-34 3 1 0

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CHAD RuPP–Quarterback 6-1 200 SeniorEvansville, Ind. (Memorial H.S.)

Dean’s List student…three-year letterman…one of four captains for 2008 season…owns school records for single-season completion percentage (.702), single-season touchdown passes (35) and career completion percentage (.697). 2007: Starting quarterback…named to D3fooball.com Third Team All-American…one of four team captains…named team’s Stewart “Red” Faught MVP recipient…named HCAC Co-offensive MVP on All-HCAC First Team…first in NCAA Division III in

passing efficiency with 194.87 rating…eighth in NCAA Division III in passing yards per game (295.5)…led HCAC in passing yards per game passing efficiency, touchdown passes, total passing yards (3,250) and total offense…completed 27 of 38 passes for 437 yards and six touch-downs (both career highs) in FC’s rout of Defiance…named HCAC Offensive Player of the Week on 10-1-07, 10-22-07 and 11-5-07. 2006: Took over starting quarterback job…led team in total offense (232.4 yards/game) and passing completions, attempts, yards, completion percentage and touchdown passes…ranked sixth in NCAA Division III in passing efficiency with 164.3…helped Franklin rank 10th in team total offense at 392.5 yards per game in Division III…named to All-HCAC First Team…named HCAC Male Athlete of the Month for September…named HCAC Offensive Player of the Week on 9-11-06, 10-2-06, 10-9-06 and 11-13-06…named team’s co-MVP…named Don Hansen’s Football Gazette North All-Region Team honorable mention. 2005: Completed 8 of 12 passes for 108 yards and 1 TD and rushed 10 times for 60 yards in backup quarterback role at Hanover (11-12-05)…completed 12 of 17 passes for 158 yards and 1 touchdown and rushed 12 times for 81 yards and 1 TD overall. Personal: Majors in recreation and sports management…son of Pete and Tina Rupp.

Chad Rupp’s career passing statsYear Comp. Att. Pct. Yds. TD Int.2005 12 17 .706 158 1 02006 180 261 .690 2217 22 5 2007 212 306 .702 3250 35 6totals 404 584 .692 5625 58 11

Chad Rupp’s career rushing statsYear Att. Yds. Avg. TD2005 12 81 6.8 12006 71 107 1.5 22007 45 8 0.2 2totals 128 196 1.5 5

COLE ZOOK–Tight end 6-3 225 SeniorFlora, Ind. (Carroll H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Shared time at tight end…made 2 receptions for 13 yards. 2006: Played at backup tight end. Personal: Majors in elementary education with middle school mathematics endorse-ment…son of Chris and Cathy Zook.

Cole Zook’s career receiving statsYear Rec. Yds. Avg. TD2007 2 13 6.5 1

2008 Football Senior Profiles

LEVI SMYTHE–Defensive lineman 6-2 240 SeniorFranklin, Ind. (H.S.)

Three-year letterman. 2007: Started at linebacker…named to All-HCAC First Team…voted by teammates as Franklin’s Most Improved Defensive Player…tied for third in HCAC in fumbles recovered…eighth on team in total tackles. 2006: Played at backup defensive tackle…seventh on team in total tackles. 2005: Played regularly on defensive line…had 34 total tackles, including 4-1/2 tackles for 14 yards lost. Personal: Majors in recreation…son of Mark and

Tanya Smythe…he and his wife, Brittany, have one child, Blake.

Levi Smythe’s career defensive statstackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2005 11 23 34 4.5 0-0 0 0 0.52006 15 26 41 4.5 0-0 1 1 3.52007 20 20 40 7.0 1-17 2 1 2.5totals 46 69 115 16.0 1-17 3 2 6.5

JEREMY SPICER–Defensive back 5-11 175 SeniorPershing, Ind. (Cambridge City Lincoln H.S.)

Dean’s List student…two-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup defensive back and on special teams…made 14 total tackles. 2006: Played at backup defensive back and on special teams. 2005: Played on junior varsity team. Personal: Majors in recreation and minors in coaching and physical education/health…friend of Tony Gillam and nephew of Sherry Sullivan.

Jeremy Spicer’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2006 0 1 1 0 0-0 0 0 02007 8 6 14 1 0-0 1 0 0Totals 8 7 15 1 0-0 1 0 0

JOE WHITE–Defensive back 5-10 180 SeniorMartinsville, Ind. (Mooresville H.S.)

Three-year letterman…one of four captains for 2008 season. 2007: Started at strong safety…10th on team in total tackles (34). 2006: Started at strong safety…sixth on team in total tackles…named All-HCAC honorable mention. 2005: Played at backup defensive back and on special teams. Personal: Majors in health sciences and minors in fitness and coaching…son of Tony and Terri White.

Joe White’s career defensive stats tackles int pass Fum QBYear S A Tot Loss Yds. Brup Rec Sack2005 11 23 34 4.5 0-0 0 0 0.52006 26 23 49 0.5 2-17 3 0 02007 16 18 34 0 0-0 3 1 0totals 53 64 117 5.0 2-17 6 1 0.5

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CHRIS BODIGON–Defensive back 5-10 185 JuniorOssian, Ind. (Norwell H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup defensive back and on special teams…made 8 total tackles and 1 pass break-up. Personal: Majors in sociology/criminology…son of John and Michelle Bodigon.

TEDDY HENKLE–Linebacker 6-0 220 JuniorSeymour, Ind. (H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Started at inside linebacker…named All-HCAC honorable mention…second on team in total tackles (51), solo tackles (27), and pass breakups (3). 2006: Started at inside linebacker…led team in solo tack-les (32) and was fifth in total tackles (61)…voted HCAC Freshman of the Year (Franklin’s second recipient)…named to All-HCAC First Team…named HCAC Defensive Player of the Week on 11-13-06…named to Don Hansen’s Football Gazette North All-Region Team…led team and HCAC in interceptions (5 for 30 return yards)…ranked 16th in interceptions at 0.6 among all NCAA Division III players…named team’s Linebacker of the Year. Personal: Majors in recreation…son of Dan and Jane Henkle.

ISAAC DAVIS–Linebacker 6-0 215 SophomoreRamsey, Ind. (North Harrison H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup linebacker and on special teams…made 4 total tackles. Personal: Majors in business…son of Jeff and Becky Davis.

KEVIN JONES–Offensive lineman 6-3 250 JuniorLafayette, Ind. (Central Catholic H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup offensive lineman. Personal: Majors in psychology…son of Mike and Vicky Jones.

MATT GATES–Tight end 6-0 225 JuniorRoyal Center, Ind. (Pioneer H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Shared time at tight end…appeared in six games…three of his eight receptions were for touchdowns. 2006: Played at backup defensive end. Personal: Majors in sociology/criminology…son of Charlie and Kim Gates.

NICK COCHRAN–Linebacker 6-0 205 SophomorePlainfield, Ind. (H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup linebacker and on special teams…made 19 total tackles in 11 varsity games. Personal: Majors in journalism…son of Randy and Susan Cochran.

SHAWN HINES–Offensive lineman 5-11 240 JuniorBloomington, Ind. (South H.S.)

Dean’s List student…one-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup defensive end…made 2 total tackles…earned All-Academic HCAC honor. Personal: Majors in sociology/criminology and minors in political science…son of Robert and Tracy Hines.

JIMMY DuRCHHOLZ–Linebacker 6-1 195 JuniorEvansville, Ind. (Memorial H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup linebacker and on special teams…voted by teammates Franklin’s “Team Player” of the Year. Personal: Majors in sociology/criminology…son of Jim and Cheri Durchholz.

MITCH DOWNS–Running back 5-9 185 SophomoreRockville, Ind. (H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup running back and on special teams…rushed 10 times for 12 yards. Personal: Majors in business…son of Dale and Angela Downs.

2008 Letterman ProfilesREMY HELLER–Running back 5-8 160 SophomoreNineveh, Ind. (Brown County H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup running back…Personal: Major undecided…son of Philip and Lana Heller.

PATRICK HILLENBuRG-Offensive lineman 5-11 240 Junior Bloomington, Ind. (South H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Split time at right guard…part-time starter. 2006: Regular at right guard…part-time starter. Personal: Majors in sociology/criminology…son of Dennis and Peggy Hillenburg.

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JESSE MERCER–Defensive back 6-0 180 JuniorFranklin, Ind. (H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup defensive back and on special teams...appeared in six varsity games. Personal: Majors in history…son of Mike and Gail Mercer.

SETH QuALLS–Offensive lineman 6-2 265 JuniorEvansville, Ind. (Reitz H.S.)

Two-year letterman...one of four captains for 2008 season. 2007: Started each contest at right guard…named to All-HCAC First Team. 2006: Played at right guard…part-time starter. Personal: Majors in physical education…son of Larry Qualls and Sherri Nall.

KYLE O’BRIEN–Defensive lineman 6-4 250 JuniorWalton, Ind. (Lewis Cass H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2006: Played at backup defensive lineman…made 3 total tackles. Personal: Majors in journalism/broadcast and history…son of John and Pat O’Brien.

DAYMOND REYNOLDS–Linebacker 6-1 225 SophomoreBrownstown, Ind. (Brownstown Central H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup linebacker and on special teams…made 1 tackle. Personal: Majors in elementary education…son of Andy Reynolds and Amber Garriott.

NICK PuRICHIA–Quarterback 5-10 180 SophomoreIndianapolis, Ind. (Cardinal Ritter H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup quarter-back…completed 9 of 18 passes for 71 yards and had 6 rushing attempts for 22 yards. Personal: Major undecided…son of Vince and Karen Purichia.

ADAM MELLENCAMP–Split end 6-0 180 JuniorFreetown, Ind. (Brownstown Central H.S.)

Dean’s List student…one-year letterman. 2007: Earned starting spot at split end early in season…made 37 recep-tions for 809 yards (21.9 yards per catch) and 5 TDs…led team and second in HCAC in receiving yards/game (73.5)…second on team and ninth in HCAC in receptions/game (3.4)…voted by teammates Franklin’s Receiver of the Year…made four catches for 226 yards and TD receptions of 87 and 69 yards in the opening half in Grizzlies’ NCAA Division III playoff game with North Central. Personal: Majors in biology and minors in chemistry…son of Tony Mellencamp and Charlene Mellencamp.

RYAN MOMBERGER–Wingback 5-11 190 JuniorIndianapolis, Ind. (Frankfort H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played as backup wing-back…made one catch for 16 yards. Personal: Majors in business…son of Mike Momberger and Tammy Momberger.

KYLE RAY–Quarterback 6-2 195 SophomoreTrafalgar, Ind. (Indian Creek H.S.)

Dean’s List student…one-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup quarterback…completed 1 of 3 passes for 12 yards and had 2 rushing attempts for 4 yards. Personal: Majors in journalism/broadcast…son of Rob and Karen Ray.

REX OLDS–Defensive lineman 6-1 250 SophomoreShelbyville, Ind. (H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup linebacker…made 5 total tackles. Personal: Majors in physical educa-tion & health/K-12/teaching…son of Jeff and Jill Olds.

FRED McMOORE–Running back 5-9 180 SophomoreGreenville, S.C. (Berea H.S.)

Dean’s List student…one-year letterman. 2007: Played in 10 varsity games at backup running back and on special teams…made 53 rushing attempts for 211 yards and 1 touchdown and had 3 receptions for 8 yards. Personal: Majors in computer information systems and minors in accounting…son of Winfred and Kathy McMoore.

MACHY MAGDALINOS–Kicker 6-2 210 JuniorIndianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central H.S.)

Two-year letterman…owns school records for single-season extra points made (62)…most consecutive extra points in single season (53). 2007: Starting place kicker…named HCAC Co-Special Teams MVP on All-HCAC First Team…voted by teammates as Franklin’s special teams MVP…fourth in HCAC in scoring…second in HCAC in PAT percentage…sixth in HCAC in field goals…hit 62 of 64 extra point tries and made all 7 field goal attempts (six between 30-39 yards)…named HCAC Special Teams Player of the Week on 10-1-07 and 11-5-07. 2006: Won regular place kicking job…led team in scoring…good on 34 of 35 extra point kicks…hit 7 of 10 field goal tries with career long FG of 40 yards…named HCAC Special Teams Player of the Week on 9-25-06. Personal: Majors in health sciences and minors in business, coaching and fitness…son of Fotis Magdalinos.

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SEAN WALTON–Split end 6-2 190 SophomoreMooresville, Ind. (H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup split end and on special teams…made 1 reception for 7 yards. Personal: Majors in health sciences and minors in fitness and coach-ing…son of Bill and Beth Walton.

ROSS TIERNEY–Defensive back 6-0 185 JuniorLogansport, Ind. (H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup cornerback and on special teams…made 14 total tackles. Personal: Majors in secondary education/history…son of Pat and Kelly Tierney.

BRENDAN ZELLERS–Running back 5-10 195 JuniorDepauw, Ind. (Northern Harrison H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup fullback and on special teams…had 6 rushing attempts for 33 yards…made 2 receptions for 20 yards. 2006: Backup punter and backup running back. Personal: Majors in biology and minors in chemistry…son of Kris and Paula Zellers.

MATT ZMICH–Split end 6-3 190 SophomoreNoblesville, Ind. (Westfield Washington H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup split end…made 2 receptions for 26 yards. Personal: Majors in elementary education…also plays on FC baseball team…son of Phil Zmich and Jeanie Kelly.

SCOTT STONER–Offensive lineman 5-10 220 JuniorMishawaka, Ind. (H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup center. Personal: Majors in secondary education/social studies…son of Kirby and Barb Stoner.

DAVID YOuNG–Tight end 6-2 215 SophomoreGreenville, S.C. (Berea H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Shared time at tight end…made 1 reception for 11 yards. Personal: Majors in business…son of David Young and Mary Mack.

ADAM WHEAT–Linebacker 5-11 215 SophomoreAurora, Ind. (South Dearborn H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played at backup linebacker and on special teams…made 11 total tackles. Personal: Majors in recreation…son of Jim and Beth Wheat.

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AARON SPARKS–Punter 5-10 200 JuniorIndianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central H.S.)

Two-year letterman. 2007: Starting punter…fourth in HCAC in punting average (35.8 yards per kick). 2006: Won starting punter job. Personal: Major undecided…son of Dennis and Kathy Sparks.

JOE RuSH–Linebacker 5-11 215 SophomoreSpeedway, Ind. (H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Played in eight varsity games at backup linebacker and on special teams…made 21 total tackles. 2006: Played at backup linebacker. Personal: Majors in sociology/criminology and minors in political science…son of Joe and Debbie Rush.

CHAD SCHENKEL–Offensive lineman 5-11 240 Sophomore Carmel, Ind. (H.S.)

One-year letterman. 2007: Started at center...named to All-HCAC Second Team…voted by teammates as Franklin’s Rookie of the Year. Personal: Majors in accounting…son of Dale and Carolyn Schenkel.

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2008 Returning PlayersJoe Bonomini – RBLawrenceburg, Ind. (East Central H.S.)

Junior returner…majors in biology/pre-med…son of Joseph and Kathy Bonomini.

Shane Diebold – WBBainbridge, Ind. (North Putnam H.S.)

Sophomore returner…major undecided…son of Jon and Lisa Diebold.

Matt Cox – SEGreenwood, Ind. (Center Grove H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in journalism/public relations…son of Gordon and Janet Cox.

Tommy Frazier – DBShelbyville, Ind. (H.S.)

Junior returner…majors in secondary education…son of Greg Frazier and Janice Frazier.

Matt Gore – DBBoonville, Ind. (H.S.)

Sophomore returner…major undecided…son of Jeff and Susan Gore.

Kyle Buresh – DBLa Porte, Ind. (H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in secondary education…son of Daniel and Nanette Buresh.

Evan Fogarty – OLLafayette, Ind. (McCutcheon H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in sociology/criminology…son of Mike Fogarty.

Terrence Delaney – SEIndianapolis, Ind. (Roncalli H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in sociology/criminology…son of Martin and Peggy Murphy.

Troy Fritz – OLGoshen, Ind. (Madison-Grant H.S.)

Junior returner…majors in recreation…son of Ed and Brenda Fritz.

Alex Hohl – OLLincoln City, Ind. (Heritage Hills H.S.)

Sophomore returner…major undecided…son of Dan and Bonnie Hohl.

Evan Hutchens – DBLafayette, Ind. (Central Catholic H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in journalism/visual communications…son of Jack and Lori Hutchens.

Zane Schroeder – DBGreenwood, Ind. (Center Grove H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in business/management…son of Jon and Beverly Schroeder.

Kelly Snellenbarger – RBFrankfort, Ind. (Clinton Prairie H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in business/finance…son of Phil and Maribeth Snellenbarger.

David Tribbett – DBNoblesville, Ind. (Logansport H.S.)

Junior returner…majors in accounting…son of Don Tribbett and Terri Tribbett.

Brandon Mescall – PSpencer, Ind. (Cloverdale H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in business/management and marketing…son of Timothy and Debra Mescall.

Mark Smith – OLNashville, Ind. (Brown County H.S.)

Sophomore returner…major undecided…son of Mark and Marilyn Smith.

Andrew Rodman – RBLouisville, Ky. (Holy Cross H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in sociology/criminology…son of George and Linda Rodman.

Joe Taylor – LBLafayette, Ind. (Harrison H.S.)

Sophomore returner…majors in sociology/criminology…son of Mike and Colleen Taylor.

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Tez Bates – SELouisville, Ky. (Dupont Manual H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of James Robertson and Bridgett Bates.

Jake Carlson – LBBrownsburg, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecid-ed…son of Keith and Christina Carlson.

Christian Brewer – SEWaterloo, Ind. (DeKalb H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in business/management…son of Bob and Patty Brewer.

Adam Caudill – OLCharlestown, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in biology…son of Ricky and Paula Caudill.

J.D. Crawley – OLShelbyville, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in engineering…son of David and Carolyn Crawley.

Cam Bontrager – LBGoshen, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Don and Cindy Bontrager.

Kyle Catron – LBFrankfort, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in biology/pre-medical…son of Kevin and Jackie Catron.

Neil Brock – TECamby, Ind. (Mooresville, Ind. H.S.)Sophomore newcomer…majors in elementary education…son of Terry and Sue Brock.

Justin Cave – RBBargersville, Ind. (Indian Creek H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in recreation…son of James and Gena Cave.

Aaron Daniels – DBPortland, Ind. (Jay County H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in secondary education/social studies…son of Ken and Jeanette Daniels.

Tyler Huls – DBSalem, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in secondary education…son of L. Mark and Sherri Huls.

Eric Lazzell – SEFranklin, Ind. (H.S.)Sophomore newcomer…majors in physi-cal education…son of Kelly and Jill Lazzell.

Alex Knerr – LBClarksville, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in business/management….son of James and Ericka Ferguson.

Fred McConnaughey – DETerre Haute, Ind. (Seeger H.S.)Sophomore newcomer…majors in sociology/criminology…son of Paul and Sheila McConnaughey.

Wes Kaminski – LBHuntingburg, Ind. (Southridge H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Phil and Susan Kaminski.

Cory Mason – DLLapel, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in business/marketing…son of James and Lisa Mason.

Jacob LaRosa – TECarmel, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Ray and Annette LaRosa.

Michael Mattingly – DBParis, Ill. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in physical education…son of Ron and Cherie Mattingly.

Tyler Melchior – RBEvansville, Ind. (Bosse H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in athletic training…son of Sam and Becky Melchior.

Justin Daniels – WBHuntington, Ind. (Huntington North H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in pre-law and business/management…son of Scott and Dawn Daniels.

Stephen Grayson – SECharlestown, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in sociology/criminology…son of Chris and Karen Grayson.

Ty Endicott – LBCrawfordsville, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in music…son of Tim and Rochella Endicott.

Cody Harris – DLMorristown, Ind. (Eastern Hancock H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in athletic training…son of Gary and Mary Harris.

Dean Hickerson – DLNew Albany, Ind. (Providence H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Dennis and Lisa Hickerson.

Nathan Ellis – QBPlainfield, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in secondary education…son of Greg and Lisa Ellis.

Benji Hall – LBRushville, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in physical education…son of Tammy Hall.

Luke Floyd – TEIndianapolis, Ind. (Cardinal Ritter H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in business…son of Keith and Becky Floyd.

Adam Herrmann – OLEvansville, Ind. (Reitz H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Tom and Yvonne Herrmann.

Logan Higgins – LBEvansville, Ind. (Central H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in athletic training…son of Tom and Kim Higgins.

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Cameron Mousa – SESeymour, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in secondary education/history…son of Bill and Debbie Mousa.

Kevin Miller – OLWest Chester, Ohio (Lakota East H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in political science…son of Gerald and Stephne Miller.

Cole Oliver – OLBurnettsville, Ind. (Monticello H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in secondary education/history…son of Bob and Peg Oliver.

Aaron Overstreet – DBFortville, Ind. (Culver Military Academy)Freshman newcomer…majors in business…son of Hal and Debbie Ecksten.

Jon Miller – RBIndianapolis, Ind. (Perry Meridian H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Paul and Chris Miller.

Cody Niles – DLRockport, Ind. (South Spencer H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in elementary education...grandson of Gary Seitz and son of Lori Edge.

Nick Mongan – DBGreenwood, Ind. (Center Grove H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in sociology/criminology…son of Dave Mongan and Peggy Mongan.

David O’Rourke – LBEvansville, Ind. (Memorial H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in athletic training…son of Daniel and Tamara O’Rourke.

Taylor Paden – OLSimpsonville, Ky. (Shelby County H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Jeffrey and Nemie Paden.

Evan Taylor – OLGreenwood, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in pre-medical…son of Scott and Susan Taylor.

Andrew Vaughn – SELa Porte, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Robert and Marcia Vaughn.

Bowman Thrasher – DLCharlestown, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in secondary education…son of Chuck and Paula Thrasher.

John Werbe – OLShelbyville, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in economics…son of John and Mary Ann Werbe.

Max Woodbury – K/PFranklin, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in accounting…son of Max (Jr.) and Linda Woodbury.

Thomas Taylor – OLLafayette, Ind. (Harrison H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in physical education/K-12/teaching…son of Michael and Colleen Taylor.

Zach Ward – DBCrawfordsville, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in secondary education/history…son of Tom and Toni Ward.

Josh Tollison – DLIndianapolis, Ind. (Franklin Central H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in math/teaching…son of Brad and Beth Tollison.

Craig Wilson – LBBargersville, Ind. (Center Grove H.S.)Sophomore newcomer…majors in business…son of Bruce and Rene Wilson.

Bob Wright – TEMerrillville, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Bob and Amy Wright.

Chris Zelli – LBJeffersonville, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in business/marketing…son of Mike +and Sandy Zelli.

Aaron Perry – DLIndianapolis, Ind. (North Central H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in business/management…son of Walter and Yvonne Perry.

Logan Worley–QB/WBIndianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in biomedical engineering...son of Bill and Cathy Worley.

Wes Porter – LBOdon, Ind. (North Daviess H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in biology…son of Bryan and Ginger Porter.

Brock Shideler – DBMuncie, Ind. (Delta H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Rock and Stacy Shideler.

Jonathan Roederer – DLCharlestown, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Paul Roedererand Wendy Hardwick.

Kevin Slemensek – LBIndianapolis, Ind. (Franklin Central H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in business/finance…son of Kevin and Sandra Slemensek.

Will Spencer – OLGreenwood, Ind. (Center Grove H.S.)Junior newcomer…majors in physical education & health/K-12.teaching…son of John and Tammy Spencer.

Des Prentice – DBMishawaka, Ind. (Penn H.S.)Sophomore newcomer…major undecided…son of Desmond Prentice and Shermin Prentice.

Kraig Shutters – DBSeymour, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in pre-dentistry…son of Richard and Karla Shutters.

Matt Roehrig – DLGreenwood, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in elementary education…son of Jim Roehrig and Lydia Ostermeier.

Andrew Smith – LBCharlestown, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…major undecided…son of Bill and Marianne Smith.

Daric Stanton – DLMartinsville, Ind. (H.S.)Freshman newcomer…majors in computer science…son of Eddie and Tammy Stanton.

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Athletic TrainersChris Shaff is in his fifth full year as head athletic trainer at the college, joining the staff as assistant trainer in August, 2003. Shaff earned his master’s degree in sports management from Valparaiso University in 1999 and his undergraduate degree from Franklin College in 1996. Prior to working at Franklin, he worked as a sales representative for Forest Pharmaceuticals and was the head athletic trainer at Wheeler High School in Valparaiso, Ind. After graduating from Franklin, Shaff was a certified athletic trainer in the Atlanta Braves organization’s minor league affiliate in Danville, Va. He and his wife, Megan, have two children, Riley and Kellen, and reside in Franklin.

members of the football student athletic trainers staff include: front row from left, Justina peters, luke mehringer, marcus larson, Jen Walters; back row, Jeanetta Ford, Chris Shaff (FC head athletic trainer), Jessica Ford. (photo by Visual Sports)

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BALDWIN-WALLACESeptember 6 @Franklin, Ind., 1:30 p.m.Name: Baldwin-Wallace College Head coach: John SnellLocation: Berea, Ohio Record at B-W: 41-21-0 Founded: 1845 Record overall: 41-21-0 Enrollment: 4,500 Lettermen returning: 26Nickname: Yellow Jackets Starters returning: 10Colors: Brown and gold Basic offense: Wing-TAffiliation: NCAA Division III Basic defense: 4-3Conference: Ohio Athletic Conference 2007 records: 6-4 (5-4 OAC)Field: Tressel Field (7,800) Series: (first meeting)President: Richard W. Durst

MOuNT ST. JOSEPH October 25 @ Cincinnati, Ohio, 1:30 p.m. Name: College of Mount St. Joseph Head coach: Rod HuberLocation: Cincinnati, Ohio Record at MSJ: 50-34-0 Founded: 1920 Record overall: 50-34-0 Enrollment: 2,300 Lettermen returning: N/ANickname: Lions Starters returning: 11Colors: Blue and gold Basic offense: Multiple set Affiliation: NCAA Division III Basic defense: 4-4Conference: HCAC 2007 records: 9-2 (6-1 HCAC)Field: Athletic Complex field (2,400) Series: 7-5, MSJ President: Dr. Tony Aretz Last meeting: 28-19, FC (2007)

BuTLER September 13 @ Indianapolis, Ind., 1 p.m.Name: Butler University Head coach: Jeff VorisLocation: Indianapolis, Ind. Record at BU: 7-15-0Founded: 1855 Record overall: 22-49-0Enrollment: 4200 Lettermen returning: 31Nickname: Bulldogs Starters returning: 14Colors: Blue and white Basic offense: Pro StyleAffiliation: NCAA Division I-AA Basic defense: 43Conference: Pioneer Football League 2007 records: 4-7 (0-7 PFL)Field: Butler Bowl (2,500) Series: 31-14-2, BUPresident: Dr. Bobby Fong Last meeting: 49-14, BU (1987)

ROSE-HuLMAN November 1 @ Franklin, Ind., 1:30 p.m.Name: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Head coach: Steve EnglehartLocation: Terre Haute, Ind. Record at RHIT: 13-7Founded: 1874 Record overall: 13-7Enrollment: 1,900 Letter winners returning: 30Nickname: Fightin’ Engineers Starters returning: 14Colors: Old Rose and White Basic offense: MultipleAffiliation: NCAA Division III Basic defense: MultipleConference: HCAC 2007 records: 7-3 (4-3 HCAC)Field: Cook Stadium (2,000) Series: 33-20-2, FCPresident: Dr. Gerald S. Jakubowski Last meeting: 56-26, FC (2007)

MANCHESTER November 8 @ N. Manchester, Ind., 1:30p.m.Name: Manchester College Head coach: Shannon GriffithLocation: North Manchester, Ind. Record at MC: 6-34-0Founded: 1889 Record overall: 6-34-0Enrollment: 1,070 Lettermen returning: 66Nickname: Spartans Starters returning: 18Colors: Black and old gold Basic offense: Multi-setAffiliation: NCAA Division III Basic defense: 4-3Conference: HCAC 2007 records: 3-7 (1-6 HCAC)Field: Carl W. Burt Memorial Field (4,500) Series: 29-20-1, FCPresident: Dr. Jo Young Switzer Last meeting: 52-33, FC (2007)

BLuFFTON October 11 @ Franklin, Ind., 1:30 p.m.Name: Bluffton University Head coach: Tyson VeidtLocation: Bluffton, Ohio Record at BU: 0-0-0 Founded: 1899 Record overall: 0-0-0Enrollment: 1,117 Lettermen returning: N/ANickname: Beavers Starters returning: 14Colors: Royal purple and white Basic offense: Multiple Pro IAffiliation: NCAA Division III Basic defense: Odd StackConference: HCAC 2007 records: 1-9 (1-6 HCAC)Field: Dwight Salzman Stadium (3,000) Series: 6-5-0, FCPresident: Dr. James Harder Last meeting: 54-7, FC (2007)

DEFIANCE October 4 @ Defiance, Ohio, 1:30 p.m.Name: Defiance College Head coach: Robert TaylorLocation: Defiance, Ohio Record at DC: 23-27-0Founded: 1850 Record overall: 23-27-0Enrollment: 1,000 Lettermen returning: 37Nickname: Yellow Jackets Starters returning: 10Colors: Purple and gold Basic offense: “I”/MultipleAffiliation: NCAA Division III Basic defense: 3-4/Multiple Conference: HCAC 2006 records: 7-3 (5-2 HCAC)Field: Justin F. Coressel Stadium (4,000) Series: 5-3-0, FCPresident: Dr. Charles Warren Last meeting: 55-22, FC (2007)

ANDERSON October 18 @ Anderson, Ind., 1:30 p.m.Name: Anderson University Head coach: Jeff JudgeLocation: Anderson, Ind. Record at AU: 23-27-0Founded: 1917 Record overall: 23-27-0Enrollment: 2,900 Lettermen returning: 30Nickname: Ravens Starters returning: 11Colors: Orange and black Basic offense: SpreadAffiliation: NCAA Division III Basic defense: 4-3Conference: HCAC 2007 records: 4-6 (3-4 HCAC)Field: Macholtz Stadium (4,200) Series: 29-18-1, AUPresident: Dr. James L. Edwards Last meeting: 49-13, FC (2007)

HANOVER November 15 @ Franklin, Ind., 1:30 p.m.Name: Hanover College Head coach: Joe AustinLocation: Hanover, Ind. Record at HC: 0-0-0Founded: 1827 Record overall: 0-0-0Enrollment: 1,000 Lettermen returning: 38Nickname: Panthers Starters returning: 10Colors: Cardinal red and royal blue Basic offense: Spread Affiliation: NCAA Division III Basic defense: 4-3Conference: HCAC 2007 records: 2-8 (2-5 HCAC)Field: L.S. Ayres Field (4,000) Series: 42-32-3, HCPresident: Dr. Sue DeWine Last meeting: 55-14, FC (2007)

TRINE September 27 @ Angola, Ind., 1:30 p.m.Name: Trine University Head coach: Matt Land Location: Angola, Ind. Record at TU: 8-12 Founded: 1884 Record overall: 8-12 Enrollment: 1,600 Lettermen returning: 28Nickname: Thunder Starters returning: 18Colors: Blue and white Basic offense: Run and shootAffiliation: NCAA Division III Basic defense: 3-4Conference: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic 2007 records: 6-4 (4-3 MIAA) Field: Shive Field (2,500) Series: 4-0-0, FCPresident: Dr Earl D. Brooks, II Last meeting: 38-14, FC (2007)

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Touchdown ClubMission StatementThe TOUCHDOWN CLUB is an organization of alumni, friends and parents dedicated to promoting excellence in the Franklin College football program. Support for the organization will be provided through annual dues paid by members of the group. Funds raised by the Touchdown Club will be used to provide non-budgetary items to the Franklin College football program.

Tailgating TraditionFranklin College has a tremendous home-field advantage and game-day atmosphere because of the great tradition of tailgating. Touchdown Club members will be provided the opportunity to enjoy food off the grill in the Touchdown Club parking lot at the southeast corner of Faught Stadium. VIP reserved parking spaces in the Touchdown Club Parking Lot can be purchased by visiting Grizzlyball.com. Additional parking is available in the lot east of the tennis courts. This lot is reserved for Touchdown Club Members and is available on a first come status.

Franklin College is fully committed to the nCaa principle of Sportsmanship and ethical Conduct: “For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program.”

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Grizzlies Football RecordsOffenseIndividual-Single Game

total offense (yards)519 - Reece Mann vs. Evansville - 1988passing attempts71 - Pat Brennan vs. Ashland - 1984passing completions40 - Kevin O’Shea vs. Evansville - 1987passing yards518 - Reece Mann vs. Taylor - 1989touchdown passes7 - Steve Wray vs. Valparaiso - 19827 - Reece Mann vs. St. Joseph’s - 1988rushing attempts39 - Rick Etienne vs. Rose-Hulman - 1995rushing yards327 - Ron Doyle vs. Principia - 1973touchdown rushes3 - Ron Doyle (four times) [nine others at least one game]rushing yards by quarterback107 - Dana Standefer vs. St. Joseph’s - 1975receptions16 - Steve Hoffer vs. St. Joseph’s - 1986receiving yards267 - Robin Hammond vs. Butler - 1983

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total offense (yards)708 vs. Earlham - 1988passing yards549 vs. Earlham - 1988passing attempts71 vs. Ashland - 198471 vs. Evansville - 1987 passing completions42 vs. Evansville - 1987total plays116 vs. Evansville - 1985touchdown passes8 vs. Valparaiso - 1982rushing yards454 vs. Principia - 1973most points (modern era)68 vs. Navy Pier - 196068 vs. Manchester - 1989rushing attempts67 vs. Maryville - 1975

Team-Single Season

total offense (yards)5,550 - 2007total plays929 - 1984passing yards4,200 - 1988passing attempts524 - 1999pass completions292 - 1988touchdown passes35 - 2007rushing yards2,199 - 1960points scored388 - 1988rushing attempts475 - 1977

Individual-Career

total offense (yards)8,572 - Reece Mann - 1987-90passing attempts1,230 - Steve Wray - 1978-82passing completions626 - Reece Mann - 1987-90passing yards8,735 - Reece Mann - 1987-90touchdown passes79 - Reece Mann - 1987-90Completion percentage.692 – Chad Rupp – 2005-07receptions207 - Joel Taylor - 1986-89receiving yards3,145 - Joel Taylor - 1986-89touchdown receptions31 - Joel Taylor - 1986-89rushing yards3,952 - Rick Etienne - 1994-96rushing attempts676 - Rick Etienne - 1994-96

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total offense (yards)3,743 - Reece Mann - 1988passing attempts502 - Pat Brennan - 1984passing completions264 - Travis McMahen - 1999passing yards3,795 - Reece Mann - 1988Completion percentage.702 – Chad Rupp - 2007touchdown passes35 – Chad Rupp - 2007receptions73 - Jim Larkin - 1998receiving yards1,161 - Joel Taylor - 1988touchdown receptions14 - Joel Taylor - 1988rushing attempts246 - Rick Etienne - 1995rushing yards1,487 - Rick Etienne – 1996rushing touchdowns17 - Ron Doyle - 197317 - R.J. Hartsfield - 2007points scored124 - Joel Taylor - 1988extra points62 – Machy Magdalinos - 2007

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most interceptions4 - Gary Harrell vs. DePauw - 1991

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Fewest total yards allowed49 vs. St. Joseph’s - 1984Fewest rushing yards allowed(-42) vs. Valparaiso - 1981Fewest passing yards allowed(-3) vs. Saginaw Valley - 1987Fewest first downs allowed3 vs. Maryville - 1975

Individual-Single Season

Most interceptions9 - Brad Crawford - 19759 - Mike Brouwer - 1995most interception returns for tDs2 - Mike Snyder - 1986

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most interceptions29 - 1982Fewest points allowed106 - 1972Fewest rushing yards allowed997 - 1969Fewest rushing touchdowns allowed5 - 1972Fewest passing yards allowed526 - 1965Fewest total yards allowed1,964 - 1959Fewest passing touchdowns allowed3 - 1962Defensive touchdowns9 - 1960

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interceptions25 - Brad Crawford - 1974-77interceptions returned for tDs3 - Mike Snyder - 1985-86tackles (solo)211 - Stan Baelz - 1994-97tackles (total)589 - Stan Baelz - 1994-97

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Grizzlies Career Stat LeadersTotal Offense8,572 Reece Mann 1987-907,856 Dana Standefer 1974-777,615 Steve Wray 1978-827,316 Pat Brennan 1981-847,090 Kevin O’Shea 1984-876,616 Phil Powell 1969-726,115 Travis McMahen 1996-995,849 Jerremy Neibert 2000-035,821 Chad Rupp 2005-075,494 Scott Sherry 1993-964,930 John Buerger 1965-683,625 Max Stafford 1959-623,401 Greg Hoffeld 1978-81 3,326 Joe Galovic 1977-80

Passing Yards8,735 Reece Mann 1987-908,123 Steve Wray 1978-827,717 Pat Brennan 1981-847,658 Kevin O’Shea 1984-877,107 Dana Standefer 1974-776,737 Travis McMahen 1996-996,571 Phil Powell 1969-725,625 Chad Rupp 2005-075,427 Scott Sherry 1993-965,219 Jerremy Neibert 2000-035,086 John Buerger 1965-683,586 Max Stafford 1959-623,507 Greg Hoffeld 1978-81

Pass Attempts1,230 Steve Wray 1978-821,155 Kevin O’Shea 1984-871,123 Pat Brennan 1981-841,108 Dana Standefer 1974-771,086 Reece Mann 1987-90962 Travis McMahen 1996-99915 Phil Powell 1969-72896 Scott Sherry 1993-96756 Jerremy Neibert 2000-03683 John Buerger 1965-68584 Chad Rupp 2005-07534 Greg Hoffeld 1978-81461 Kendon Troyer 1990-93

Pass Completions626 Reece Mann 1987-90613 Dana Standefer 1974-77594 Steve Wray 1978-82571 Kevin O’Shea 1984-87535 Pat Brennan 1981-84530 Travis McMahen 1996-99493 Phil Powell 1969-72461 Scott Sherry 1993-96448 Jerremy Neibert 2000-03404 Chad Rupp 2005-07368 John Buerger 1965-68272 Greg Hoffeld 1978-81

Completion Percentage.692 Chad Rupp 2005-07.593 Jerremy Neibert 2000-03.576 Reece Mann 1987-90.554 Dana Standefer 1974-77.551 Travis McMahen 1996-99.539 John Buerger 1965-68.539 Phil Powell 1969-72.538 Kendon Troyer 1990-93.514 Scott Sherry 1993-96.509 Greg Hoffeld 1978-81.494 Kevin O’Shea 1984-87.486 Joe Bath 1971-74.474 Pat Brennan 1981-84

Receptions207 Joel Taylor 1986-89173 Ted Davis 1989-93171 Tom Martin 1971-74171 Jim Larkin 1996-00166 Joe Chester 1980-82149 Tony Norton 1989-93145 Joe Kelly 1974-77145 Andy Mamula 1999-02144 Chris Coll 1985, 87-89143 Danny Sears 2003-06142 Herb Witham 1982-85130 Brad Bolinger 1991-94123 Mike Manford 1996-99122 Eddie Tucker 1998-01116 Mike Smith 1970-73114 Joe Galovic 1977-80

Receiving Yards3,145 Joel Taylor 1986-892,978 Joe Chester 1980-822,664 Ted Davis 1989-932,393 Jim Larkin 1996-002,278 Tom Martin 1971-742,145 Danny Sears 2003-061,927 Chris Coll 1985, 87-891,883 Tony Norton 1989-931,848 Andy Mamula 1999-021,816 Brad Bolinger 1991-941,683 Eddie Tucker 1998-011,676 Mike Manford 1996-991,627 George Hoge 1961-651,616 Keith Gerbers 1966-691,589 Bruce Hickman 1967-701,579 Robin Hammond 1981-831,561 Ty Utterback 1986-88

Rushing Yards3,952 Rick Etienne 1994-962,699 Ron Doyle 1970-732,470 R.J. Hartsfield 2004-07 2,422 Bill Brinkman 1987-902,213 Joe Galovic 1977-802,107 Graham Updike 1960-631,883 Tom Mengelt 1964-671,721 Mike Bailey 1967-701,569 Joe Kelly 1974-771,479 Brandon Gillard 1999-021,410 Charles Stumpf 1963-661,344 Dave Such 1978-811,337 Joliba Brogan 2001-041,276 R.J. Hartsfield 2004-061,155 J.R. Bishop 1957-60

Rushing Attempts676 Rick Etienne 1994-96556 Joe Galovic 1977-80484 Ron Doyle 1970-73467 Bill Brinkman 1987-90447 R.J. Hartsfield 2004-07 433 Mike Bailey 1967-70424 Joe Kelly 1974-77380 Tom Mengelt 1964-67379 Graham Updike 1960-63355 Charles Stumpf 1963-66325 Brandon Gillard 1999-02282 R.J. Hartsfield 2004-06276 J.R. Bishop 1957-60274 Dave Such 1978-81

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Grizzlies All-Time Coaches Records

All-HCAC First-Team1989 Chris Coll, SE David Glass, LB Craig Lawson, DL Joel Taylor, WB1990 Ted Davis, SE Reece Mann, QB1991 Jim Loper, LB Tony Norton, WB1992 Brad Bolinger, SE Bart Cook, DB1993 Bart Cook, DB Jeff Durst, OL Andy Kennedy, LB Doug Miller, DL Tony Norton, WB Kendon Troyer, QB1994 Brent Campbell, DL Rick Etienne, RB Shawn Taylor, DL1995 Stan Baelz, LB Kevin Bley, OL Mike Brouwer, DB Rick Etienne, RB Shawn Taylor, DL1996 Stan Baelz, LB Rick Etienne, RB Billy Harless, SE1997 Stan Baelz, LB Ryan Burress, DB Adam Mergenthal, LB1998 Chad Buntin, OL Ryan Krekler, LB Jim Larkin, SE Travis McMahen, QB Ben Mergenthal, LB1999 Chad Buntin, OL Chris Johnson, LB Jim Larkin, SE Mike Manford, WB2000 Brian Bell, DL Brad Huff, QB Josh McMillin, DL Ed Tucker, SE2001 Adam D’Angelo, DB Kevin Lackman, OL Josh McMillin, DL

2002 Andy Mamula, WB Josh McMillin, DL Clint Rider, DB Ryan Vest, SE2003 Ben McKenney, OL Clint Rider, DB Eric Sabo, DL2004 Joliba Brogan, RB Clayton Darlage, LB Lance Drake, DL Ben McKenney, OL Danny Sears, WB/KR2005 Clayton Darlage, LB Ben McKenney, OL Lance Pickrell, LB Danny Sears, WB/KR2006 Kyle Blackman, LB Tony Gregory, SE R.J. Hartsfield, RB Teddy Henkle, LB Chris Kramer, DB Dan McManus, DL Lance Pickrell, LB Chad Rupp, QB Danny Sears, WB/KR2007 Austin Gorrell, WB/KR Roshawn Hill, DB R.J. Hartsfield, RB Machy Magdalinos, K Greg McGing, OL Dan McManus, DL Lance Pickrell, LB Seth Qualls, OL Chad Rupp, QB Levi Smythe, LB

Grizzlies All-Americans1975-76-77 *Brad Crawford, DB NAIA All-America1977 Dana Standefer, QB NAIA All-America1979 robbie ray, Se NAIA All-America1981-82 Joe Chester, Se NAIA All-America1982 Joe Chester, Se NCAA Division II All-America1981 Steve Wray, QB NAIA All-America1989 Craig lawson, ol NAIA Scholar Athlete1995 mike Brouwer, DB NCAA III All-America1995 rick etienne, rB NCAA III All-America (second team)2001 Josh mcmillin, Dl AFCA III All-America

*Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame in 2000