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Football Team Previews

2011DAC Team Previews:

Dickinson State University Blue Hawks
Head Coach:  Henry Biesiot (37th season)
Phone: 701-483-2735 Fax: 701-483-0501
Record at DSU: 251-96-1 Overall Record: 251-96-1
Notes: Coach Biesiot is the winningest active coach in the NAIA and is just six wins away from becoming the winningest coach in NAIA football history - surpassing Frosty Westering who coached at Pacific Lutheran, WA.
Athletic Director: Tim Daniel
Phone: 701-483-2159 Fax: 701-483-0501 E-mail: tim.daniel@dickinsonstate.edu
Sports Information: Andre Goldberg
Phone: 701-483-2710 Fax: 701-483-0501 E-mail: andre.goldberg@dickinsonstate.edu
2010 season: 9-2 overall / 7-1 in the DAC - 1st place in the DAC
2010 NAIA Playoffs: lost at Morningside, IA, 38-17, in the 1st round
2010 Team Stats:
Offense: Defense:
Scoring: 25.8 ppg Scoring: 15.0 ppg
Total: 307.0 ypg Total: 283.7 ypg
Rushing: 124.9 ypg Rushing: 108.7 ypg
Passing: 182.1 Passing: 175.0 ypg
Notes: DSU led the DAC in Scoring Defense.
Key Returnees:  (Returning starters: 12)
Sean Russell; Senior; Defensive Back/Punter; Columbus, MT
2010 stats: 35 solo tackles, 43 assisted tackles, 2 tackles-for-a-loss, 3 interceptions, 3 pass breakups; 37.8 yards/punt
2010 1st team All DAC Punter
Tanner Leak; Junior; Wide Receiver; Columbus, MT
2010 stats: 36 receptions, 656 yards, 2 TD's
Zach McCoy; Junior; Defensive End; Plentywood, MT
2010 stats: 18 solo tackles, 35 assisted tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 sack, 1 interception
Jerel Hafner; Senior; Defensive End; Ludlow, SD
2010 stats: 18 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, 9 tackles-for-a-loss, 4.5 sacks
Ry O'Connor; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Ismay, MT
2010 1st team All DAC
Key Newcomers:
Sam Herauf; Freshman; Defensive Lineman; Dickinson, ND
Jordan Scott; Senior; Running Back; Phoenix, AZ
Key Losses:  (Starters lost: 10)
Cody Holland, Quarterback - 2010 1st team All DAC
Dakota Holland, Defensive Back - 2010 2nd team All DAC
Derion Williams, Defensive Back - 2010 1st team All DAC, NAIA All American
Derek Pauley, Tight End - 2010 1st team All DAC, NAIA All American
Bodie Tobin, Defensive End - 2010 1st team All DAC
Jason Kraft, Linebacker - 2010 1st team All DAC
Jamestown College Jimmies
Head Coach:  Bud Etzold (9th season)
Phone: 701-252-3467 Ext. 2420 Fax: 701-253-4318 E-mail: betzold@jc.edu
Record at JC: 45-43 Overall Record: 45-43
Notes: Coach Etzold is tied for 24th place on the NAIA football coaches' actives wins list.
Athletic Director: Lawrie Paulson
Phone: 701-252-3467 Ext. 5409 Fax: 701-253-4318 E-mail: paulson@jc.edu
Sports Information: Andrew Gideon
Phone: 701-252-3467 Ext. 5222 Fax: 701-253-4450 E-mail: agideon@jc.edu
2010 season: 5-5 overall / 4-4 in the DAC - 5th place in the DAC
2010 Team Stats:
Offense: Defense:
Scoring: 31.1 ppg Scoring: 26.7 ppg
Total: 372.0 ypg Total: 338.2 ypg
Rushing: 141.0 ypg Rushing: 115.9 ypg
Passing: 231.0 ypg Passing: 222.3 ypg
Notes: JC led the DAC in Scoring Offense, Total Offense & Passing Offense.
Key Returnees:  (Returning starters: 11)
Max Boe; Senior; Wide Receiver; Wylie, TX
2010 stats: 44 receptions, 877 yards, 8 TD's
2010 1st team All DAC
Drew Baier; Senior; Linebacker; Gillette, WY
2010 stats: 26 solo tackles, 29 assisted tackles, 9.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 2 sacks
2010 2nd team All DAC
Lance Johansen; Junior; Running Back; Devils Lake, ND
2010 sats: 107 carries, 542 yards, 7 TD's; 19 receptions, 172 yards, 1 TD
2010 1st team All DAC
Matt Steiner; Senior; Offensive Lineman; Wharton, TX
2010 1st team All DAC
Key Newcomers:
A.J. Downs; Junior; Cornerback; Los Angeles, CA
C.J. Costello; Junior; Safety; Hanford, CA
Beau Erickson; Freshman; Quarterback; Devils Lake, ND
Dan Julson; Freshman; Defensive Back; Wahpeton, ND
Justin Deede; Freshman, Tight End; Wishek, ND
Key Losses:  (Starters lost: 11)
Michael Beehler, Quarterback - 2010 1st team All DAC
Dustin Erbes, Defensive Back - 2010 1st team All DAC, NAIA All American
Nate Nygard, Kicker - 2010 1st team All DAC
Tyler Wibstad, Nose Guard - 2010 2nd team All DAC
Mayville State University Comets
Head Coach: Derek Schlieve (1st season)
Phone: 701-788-4838 Fax: 701-788-4840 E-mail: derek.schlieve@mayvillestate.edu
Record at MSU: 0-0 Overall Record: 0-0
Athletic Director:  Mike Moore
Phone: 701-788-4706 Fax: 701-788-4840 E-mail: m_moore@mayvillestate.edu
Sports Information: Justin Johnson
Phone: 701-788-4715 Fax: 701-788-4840 E-mail: j_johnson@mayvillestate.edu
2010 Season: 2-8 overall / 1-7 in the DAC - 7th place in the DAC
2010 Team Stats:
Offense: Defense:
Scoring: 12.9 ppg Scoring: 36.4 ppg
Total: 226.2 ypg Total: 399.6 ypg
Rushing: 104.4 ypg Rushing: 168.2 ypg
Passing: 121.8 ypg Passing: 231.4 ypg
Key Returnees:  (Returning starters: 14)
Dominique Bradley; Sophomore; Free Safety; San Diego, CA
2010 stats: 49 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, 7.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 2interceptions, 1 fumble recovery
2010 1st team All DAC
Brandon Zahn; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Waukasha, WI
2010 2nd tam All DAC
Key Newcomers:
Davon Arrondondo; Running Back; Calipatria, CA
Jeff Hodges; Defensive Lineman; Minneapolis, MN
Rashard Flanders; Cornerback; Miam, FL
Key Losses:  (Starters lost: 8)
Billy Drake, Defensive Lineman - 2010 Honorable Mention All DAC
Valley City State University Vikings:
Head Coach: Dennis McCulloch (15th season)
Phone: 701-845-7425 Fax: 701-845-7211 E-mail: dennis.mcculloch@vcsu.edu
Record at VCSU: 78-65 Overall Record: 78-65
Notes: Coach McCulloch ranks 12th on the NAIA football coaches' active wins list.
Athletic Director: Jack Denholm
Phone: 701-845-7160 Fax: 701-845-7211 E-mail: jack.denholm@vcsu.edu
Sports Information: Casey Olney 
Phone: 701-845-7171 Fax: 701-845-7211 E-mail: casey.olney@vcsu.edu
2010 season: 4-6 overall / 3-5 in the DAC - 6th place in the DAC
2010 Team Stats:
Offense: Defense:
Scoring: 24.9 ppg Scoring: 22.1 ppg
Total: 360.9 ypg Total: 287.0 ypg
Rushing: 180.1 ypg Rushing: 142.2 ypg
Passing: 180.8 ypg Passing: 144.8 ypg
Notes: VCSU led the DAC in Rushing Offense & Passing Defense.
Key Returnees:  (Returning starters: 14)
Derek Elliot; Junior; Running Back; Valley City, ND
2010 stats: 106 carries, 588 yards, 4 TD's; 29 receptions, 376 yards, 1 TD
2010 1st team All DAC
Ken Eliacin; Junior; Tight End; Miami, FL
2010 stats: 21 receptions, 192 yards, 2 TD's
2010 2nd team All DAC
AJ Pfeifer; Senior; Running Back; Buffalo, ND
2010 stats: 16 carries, 123 yards; 17 receptions, 209 yards, 3 TD's
Latheo Proctor; Senior; Wide Receiver; Anchorage, AK
2010 stats: 36 receptions, 478 yards, 2 TD's
Garrett Jackson; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Fairbanks, AK
2010 stats: 23 solo tackles, 34 assisted tackles, 10 tackles-for-a-loss, 5.5 sacks
2010 2nd team All DAC
Devin Aedo; Senior; Linebacker; Miami, FL
2010 stats: 28 solo tackles, 21 assisted tackles, 4 tackles-for-a-loss
Eric Burgard; Senior; Safety; Argusville, ND
2010 stats: 20 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 2 tackles-for-a-loss
Dustin Renner; Senior; Safety; Britton, SD
2010 stats: 27 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 3 passes defensed
Jacob Thurston; Sophomore; Linebacker; Bottineau, ND
2010 stats: 11 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 sack
Key Newcomers:
Troy Still; Junior; Defensive Back; Magnolia, NJ
Ivan Gonzalez; Freshman; Linebacker; Los Frenos, TX
Victor Beltran; Freshman; Linebacker; San Juan, TX
Jordan Owen; Junior; Offensive Lineman; St. Cloud, MN
Key Losses:  (Starters lost: 8)
Trent Kosel, Quarterback
Kevin Strang, Linebacker - 2010 1st team All DAC
Coty Beck, Linebacker - 2nd team All DAC
Seth Olsen, Defensive Lineman 
Ronald Buck, Defensive Lineman