- Black Hills State tops DAC football coaches' poll
(Dickinson, ND) – Dakota Athletic Conference football coaches are pointing at Black Hills State to capture the 2007 DAC championship.
The Yellow Jackets, who won their first DAC football title and advanced to the NAIA playoffs for the first time in 2006, received seven first place ballots to top the poll. Dickinson State received the final first place selection to finish second. Jamestown College placed third, followed by Minot State, Valley City State, Dakota State, South Dakota Mines and Mayville State.
The poll was conducted by the Dakota Athletic Conference.
Below are the results of the DAC Preseason Football Coaches' Poll with first place votes in parenthesis (coaches could not vote for their own team):
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Voting |
| Coaches' Poll |
Record |
Record |
Place |
Points |
| Black Hills St. (7) |
7-0 |
8-3 |
1st |
49 |
| Dickinson St. (1) |
5-2 |
6-4 |
2nd tie |
40 |
| Jamestown |
5-2 |
8-3 |
2nd tie |
37 |
| Minot St. |
4-3 |
4-6 |
4th tie |
31 |
| Valley City St. |
4-3 |
6-4 |
4th tie |
27 |
| Dakota St. |
2-5 |
3-8 |
6th |
20 |
| South Dakota Mines |
0-7 |
1-9 |
8th |
13 |
| Mayville St. |
1-6 |
1-9 |
7th |
7 |
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- 2007 Team Previews:
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Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets
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Head Coach: John Scott (5th season) |
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Phone: 605-642-6036 |
Fax: 605-642-6539 |
E-mail: johnscott@bhsu.edu |
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Record at BHSU: 24-16 |
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Overall record: 99-64 |
Athletic Director: Jhett Albers |
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Phone: 605-642-6885 |
Fax: 605-642-6539 |
E-mail: jhettalbers@bhsu.edu |
Sports Information: Bradd Schafer |
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Phone: 605-642-6460 |
Fax: 605-642-6539 |
E-mail: braddschafer@bhsu.edu |
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2006 Season: 7-0/8-3 - 1st in the DAC |
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Post-Season: Lost to Northwestern, IA, 17-10, in the 1st round of the NAIA Playoffs |
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Notes: The Yellow Jackets won their first DAC football championship and made their first ever NAIA football playoff appearance in 2006. |
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Team Stats:
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Offense: (rank in DAC) |
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Defense: (rank in DAC) |
Scoring: 21.0 ppg (4th) |
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Scoring: 10.4 ppg (2nd) |
Total: 249.5 ypg (5th) |
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Total: 205.0 ypg (2nd) |
Rushing: 107.5 ypg (5th) |
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Rushing: 84.1 ypg (3rd) |
Passing: 142.1 ypg (3rd) |
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Passing: 120.9 ypg (2nd) |
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Notes: The Yellow Jackets allowed the fewest TD's (14) in the conference in 2006. BHSU also led the DAC in touchdown passes (16) and fewest interceptions thrown (6). |
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Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 16) |
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Tanner Tetrault; Senior; Safety; St. Onge, SD |
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DAC MVP, 1st team All DAC, American Football Coaches' Assocation All American |
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2006 stats: 58 tackles, 4 interceptions |
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Rodney Wasche; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Perham, MN |
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1st team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 55 tackles, 18 tackles-for-a-loss, 6 sacks |
Matt Frankenfield; Senior; Center; Scottsdale, AZ |
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1st team All DAC |
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Andy Seamann; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Maxwell, NE |
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2nd team All DAC |
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Nathan Batteen; Senior; Linebacker; Douglas AFB, SD |
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Joe Beehler; Junior; Receiver; Hot Springs, SD |
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2nd team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 35 rec, 319 yds |
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James Lemke; Junior; Running Back; Hartford, SD |
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Key Newcomers:
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Tanner Ehrlich; Freshman; Receiver/Running Back; Fort Collins, CO |
Tom Owsiany; Freshman; Offensive Lineman; Pine, CO |
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Andrew Johnson; Freshman; Defensive Back; Rapid City, SD |
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Jordan Lakatos; Freshman; Quarterback; Sioux Falls, SD |
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Drew Hodgs; Freshman; Quarterback; Douglas, WY |
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Key Losses: (Starters lost: 6) |
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Shad Schneider, Linebacker - 1st team All DAC |
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Craig Tschetter, Defensive Back - 7 time All DAC as defensive back & return specialist |
Kyle Gerik, Wide Receiver - 1st team All DAC |
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Andy Coyle, Linebacker - 1st team All DAC |
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Matt Ullrich, Offensive Lineman - 2nd team All DAC |
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Dakota State University Trojans
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Head Coach: Tom Shea (4th season) |
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Phone: 605-256-5656 |
Fax: 605-256-5138 |
E-mail: Thomas.Shea@dsu.edu |
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Record at DaSU: 13-16-1 |
Overall Record: 99-63-3 |
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Notes: Coach Shea, a graduate of Dakota State, won the 1990 NAIA Division II National Championship at Peru State, NE and also led the University of Mary to the NAIA playoffs three times in the 1990's. |
Athletic Director: Gene Wockenfuss |
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Phone: 605-256-5233 |
Fax: 605-256-5138 |
E-mail: gene.wockenfuss@dsu.edu |
Sports Information: Nick Huntimer |
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Phone: 605-256-5229 |
Fax: 605-256-5138 |
E-mail: huntimern@pluto.dsu.edu |
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2006 Season: 2-5/3-8 - 6th in the DAC |
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Team Stats:
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Offense: (rank in DAC) |
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Defense: (rank in DAC) |
Scoring: 14.8 ppg (6th) |
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Scoring: 29.4 ppg (6th) |
Total: 205.5 ypg (6th) |
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Total: 305.7 ypg (6th) |
Rushing: 92.9 ypg (6th) |
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Rushing: 133.8 ypg (6th) |
Passing: 133.8 ypg (6th) |
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Passing: 171.9 ypg (8th) |
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Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 12) |
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Don Strand; Junior; Quarterback/Receiver; Tracy, MN |
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2nd team All DAC At-Large |
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2006 stats: 86-116, 483 yds, 3 TD's, 2 int's; 78 carries, 164 yds, 4 TD's; 9 rec, 175 yds, 2 TD's |
Derek Gosch; Senior; Defensive Tackle; Selby, SD |
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Medical red-shirt in 2006 |
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Noah Sanderson; Senior; Linebacker; Aurora, SD |
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206 stats: 60 tackles, 5 tackles-for-a-loss, 3 sacks, 2 blocked kicks |
Toby Ball; Senior; Defensive Back; Stromsburg, NE |
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Medical red-shirt in 2006 |
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Logan Denning; Senior; Linebacker; Corsica, SD |
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2006 stats: 43 tackles |
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Key Newcomers:
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Andrew Fatten; Junior; Running Back; Transfer from Yuba CC |
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Jarod Morken; Freshman; Linebacker; Sioux Falls, SD |
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Michael Murphy; Freshman; Offensive Lineman; Thornton, CO |
Charles Vandersnick; Freshman; Linebacker; Garretson, SD |
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Key Losses: (Starters lost: 10) |
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Brian Melvin, Defensive Back - 1st team All DAC |
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Derek Barrios, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC |
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Dickinson State University Blue Hawks
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Head Coach: Henry Biesiot (32nd season) |
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Phone: 701-483-2735 |
Fax: 701-483-0501 |
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Record at DiSU: 225-79-1 |
Overall Record: 225-79-1 |
Athletic Director: Roger Ternes |
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Phone: 701-483-2159 |
Fax: 701-483-0501 |
E-mail: roger.ternes@dickinsonstate.edu |
Sports Information: Galen Morton |
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Phone: 701-483-2102 |
Fax: 701-483-0501 |
E-mail: galen.morton@dickinsonstate.edu |
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2006 Season: 5-2/6-4 - tied for 2nd in the DAC with Jamestown College |
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Team Stats:
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Offense: (rank in DAC) |
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Defense: (rank in DAC) |
Scoring: 22.7 ppg (3rd) |
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Scoring: 12.2 ppg (4th) |
Total: 277.4 ypg (3rd) |
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Total: 225.4 ypg (4th) |
Rushing: 126.8 ypg (3rd) |
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Rushing: 104.3 ypg (4th) |
Passing: 150.6 ypg (3rd) |
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Passing: 121.1 ypg (3rd) |
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Notes: The Blue Hawks set the conference record for fewest touchdown passes allowed (5) in 2006. |
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Key Returnees: (Returning starters: N/A) |
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Karter Kleeman; Senior; Defensive Tackle; Killdeer, ND |
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2nd team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 17 tackles, 3 tackles-for-a-loss, 1.5 sacks |
Zach Hepperle; Sophomore; Running Back; Baker, MT |
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2006 stats: 97 carries, 321 yds, 2 TD's; 9 rec, 116 yds, 1 TD |
Lico Sifuentes; Linebacker; Sidney, MT |
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2006 stats: 78 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 sack |
Jon Brietbach; Junior; Receiver; Bismarck, ND |
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2006 stats: 6 rec, 68 yds |
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Ryley McPeters; Junior; Defensive Back; Upton, WY |
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2006 stats: 44 tackles, 2 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 int |
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Key Newcomers:
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Cody Gronvold; Redshirt Freshman; Receiver; Barton, SD |
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Jason Kraft; Redshirt Freshman; Defensive Back; Encampment, WY |
Luke Steiner; Reshirt Freshman; Defensive End; Dickinson, ND |
Derek Pauley; Redshirt Freshman; Tight End; Bowman, ND |
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Key Losses: (Starters lost: N/A) |
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Trevor Grueb, Defensive Back - 1st team All DAC |
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Tyler Greff, Receiver - 1st team All DAC |
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JR Foreman, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC |
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Brenner Flaten, Linebacker - 1st team All DAC |
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Phillip Russell, Linebacker - 2nd team All DAC |
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Jake Schmitz, Tight End - 2nd team All DAC |
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Damen Woolsey, Running Back/Receiver |
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Jamestown College Jimmies
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Head Coach: Tommy Dosch (4th season) |
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Phone: 701-252-3467 |
Fax: 701-253-4318 |
E-mail: dosch@jc.edu |
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Record at JC: 16-15 |
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Overall Record: 16-15 |
Athletic Director: Lawrie Paulson |
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Phone: 701-252-3467 |
Fax: 701-253-4318 |
E-mail: paulson@jc.edu |
Sports Information: Cisco Cole |
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Phone: 701-252-3467 |
Fax: 701-253-4450 |
E-mail: cole@jc.edu |
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2006 Season: 5-2/8-3 - tied for 2nd in the DAC with Dickinson State |
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2006 Post-Season: Lost to Sioux Falls, SD, 48-10, in the 1st round of the NAIA Playoffs |
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Team Stats:
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Offense: (rank in DAC) |
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Defense: (rank in DAC) |
Scoring: 27.3 ppg (1st) |
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Scoring: 10.1 ppg (1st) |
Total: 292.6 ypg (2nd) |
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Total: 207.0 ypg (3rd) |
Rushing: 171.1 ypg (1st) |
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Rushing: 61.5 ypg (1st) |
Passing: 121.5 ypg (5th) |
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Passing: 145.5 ypg (5th) |
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Notes: The Jimmies led the DAC in touchdowns scored (39), extra points made (33), field goals made (11), rushing touchdowns (20) and tied for the lead in interceptions (17). |
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Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 11) |
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Jake Stoltz; Senior; Defensive Back/Return Specialist; Gilbert, AZ |
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1st team All DAC Defensive Back & Return Specialist, 1st Football Gazette All American |
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Note: Stoltz led the DAC in punt returns (18.5 yds/return) and punt returns for TD's (2) in 2006. |
Tanner Kelting; Senior; Quarterback/Punter; Gillette, WY |
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1st team All DAC Punter |
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2006 stats: 75-147, 510 yds, 7 TD's, 5 int's; 39.4 yds/punt |
Gary Thomas; Senior; Defensive Back; Sparks, NV |
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2nd team All DAC |
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Tim Moch; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Egdeley, ND |
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2nd team All DAC |
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Bryan Loweree; Senior; Kicker; Manteca, CA |
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1st team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 29-29 PAT's, 11-28 FG's |
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Nate Pederson; Junior; Linebacker; Fargo, ND |
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Dale Acklund; Senior; Center; Oakridge, OR |
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Key Newcomers:
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N/A |
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Key Losses: (Starters lost: 13) |
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Eric Dirk, Running Back - 1st team All DAC, DAC Most Valuable Senior; Honorable Mention All American |
Casey Conway, Linebaker - 1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention All American |
Elliot Sims, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC, 2nd team All American |
Tyler Stowers, Tight End - 1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention All American |
Robert Spencer, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC |
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Ralph Barber, Defensive End - 1st team All DAC |
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Mayville State University Comets
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Head Coach: Jody Ford (2nd season) |
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Phone: 701-788-4659 |
Fax: 701-788-4840 |
E-mail: j_ford@mayvillestate.edu |
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Record at MaSU: 1-9 |
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Overall Record: 1-9 |
Athletic Director: Mike Moore |
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Phone: 701-788-4706 |
Fax: 701-788-4840 |
E-mail: m_moore@mayvillestate.edu |
Sports Information: Justin Johnson |
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Phone: 701-788-4715 |
Fax: 701-788-4840 |
E-mail: j_johnson@mayvillestate.edu |
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2006 Season: 1-6/1-9 - 7th place in the DAC |
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Team Stats:
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Offense: (rank in DAC) |
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Defense: (rank in DAC) |
Scoring: 6.3 ppg (7th) |
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Scoring: 41.6 ppg (8th) |
Total: 118.1 ypg (8th) |
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Total: 364.9 ypg (8th) |
Rushing: 27.6 ypg (8th) |
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Rushing: 210.8 ypg (8th) |
Passing: 90.5 ypg (8th) |
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Passing: 154.1 ypg (6th) |
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Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 10) |
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Dominic Vargas; Senior; Linebacker; San Bruno, CA |
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1st team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 95 tackles, 3 int's |
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Karson Storey; Senior; Linebacker; Ogden, UT |
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2nd team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 86 tackles |
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Barrett Herr; 5-9; 185; Senior; Running Back; Wishek, ND |
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Dustin Hagens; Junior; Quarterback; Denair, CA |
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2006 stats: 98-252, 905 yds, 4 TD's, 17 Ints |
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Andy Jacobson; Sophomore; Receiver; Hutchinson, CA |
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Stephen Elkins; Junior; Defensive Lineman; San Diego, CA |
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Tyler Green; Junior; Defensive Back; Denver, CO |
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Kevin Loncosky; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Mount St. Helens, OR |
Johnny Stilwell; Junior; Linebacker; San Diego, CA |
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Key Newcomers:
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Brad Johnson; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Talent, OR |
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Daniel Chin; Junior; Defensive Back; Talent, OR |
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Antwan Coles; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Gaither, FL |
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TJ Stanford; Sophomore; Quarterback; 29 Palms, CA |
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Rick Swanka; Junior; Offensive Lineman; 29 Palms, CA |
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Ollie Gentry; Freshman; Receiver; Houston, TX |
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Key Losses: (Starters lost: 12) |
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Mike Letourneau, Defensive Back |
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Brock Mosley, Defensive Lineman |
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Nick Goulet, Defensive Back |
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Jason Weaver, Defensive Back |
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Minot State University Beavers
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Head Coach: Paul Rudolph (1st season) |
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Phone: 701-858-4450 |
Fax: 701-858-3136 |
E-mail: paul.rudolph@minotstateu.edu |
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Record at MiSU: 0-0 |
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Overall Record: 0-0 |
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Note: Coach Rudolph, a graduate of Minot State, was the head coach at NCAA-III Upper Iowa from 1991-1999 and was the offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at NCAA-II St. Cloud State, MN from 2000-2006. |
Athletic Director: Rick Hedberg |
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Phone: 701-858-3041 |
Fax: 701-858-3136 |
E-mail: rick.hedberg@minotstateu.com |
Sports Information: Sheila Gerding |
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Phone: 701-858-3261 |
Fax: 701-858-3136 |
E-mail: sheila.gerding@minotstateu.edu |
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2006 Season: 4-3/4-6 - tied for 4th in the DAC with Valley City State |
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Team Stats:
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Offense: (rank in DAC) |
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Defense: (rank in DAC) |
Scoring: 15.7 ppg (5th) |
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Scoring: 12.1 (3rd) |
Total: 269.4 ypg (4th) |
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Total: 188.5 ypg (1st) |
Rushing: 132.1 ypg (2nd) |
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Rushing: 68.1 ypg (2nd) |
Passing: 137.3 ypg (4th) |
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Passing: 120.4 ypg (1st) |
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Notes: The Beavers set conference records for total defense (188.5 ypg) and passing defense (120.4 ypg) in 2006. MSU also led the conference in fewest rushing touchdowns allowed (5) in 2006. |
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Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 9) |
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Josh Kringen; Senior; Receiver; Sidney, MT |
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2nd team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 31 rec, 482 yds, 2 TD's |
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Travis Harmon; Junior; Linebacker; Coeur D' Alene, ID |
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2006 stats: 55 tackles |
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Kory Anderson; Senior; Defensive Back; Moses Lake, WA |
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Ryan Rusznak; Senior; Offensive Lineman; Delta, BC, Canada |
Matt Weidler; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Velva, ND |
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Kevin Hanson; Junior; Receiver; Malta, MT |
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Key Newcomers:
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N/A |
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Key Losses: (Starters lost: 13) |
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Chase Spencer, Defensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC |
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Blaine King, Defensive End - 1st team All DAC |
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Ricky Martinez, Defensive Back - 1st team All DAC |
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Max Milne, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC |
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Kenny Mack, Defensive Back |
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Joey Rohles, Offensive Lineman - 2nd team All DAC |
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Neil Graham, Running Back - 1st team All DAC |
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South Dakota Mines Hardrockers
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Head Coach: Dan Kratzer (3rd season) |
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Phone: 605-394-2604 |
Fax: 605-394-3375 |
E-mail: dan.kratzer@sdsmt.edu |
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Record at SDM: 2-18 |
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Overall Record: 63-80 |
Athletic Director: Hugh Welsh |
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Phone: 605-394-2352 |
Fax: 605-394-3375 |
E-mail: hugh.welsh@sdsmt.edu |
Sports Information: Bradley Blume |
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Phone: 605-394-2601 |
Fax: 605-394-6950 |
E-mail: bradley.blume@sdsmt.edu |
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2006 Season: 0-7/1-9 - 8th place in the DAC |
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Team Stats:
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Offense: (rank in DAC) |
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Defense: (rank in DAC) |
Scoring: 5.5 ppg (8th) |
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Scoring: 34.6 ppg (7th) |
Total: 145.0 ypg (7th) |
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Total: 356.6 ypg (7th) |
Rushing: 36.7 ypg (7th) |
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Rushing: 189.6 ypg (7th) |
Passing: 108.3 ypg (7th) |
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Passing: 167.0 ypg (7th) |
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Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 14) |
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Lukas Munsell; Senior; Receiver; Mills, WY |
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2nd team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 39 rec,375 yds, 2 TD's |
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Jason Beilstein; Sophomore; Quarterback; Lodi, CA |
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2006 stats: 102-193, 1041 yds, 7 TD's, 12 int's |
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Chad Westendorf; Junior; Linebacker; Geddes, SD |
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2006 stats: 61 tackles, 5 int's |
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Note: Westendorf tied for the DAC lead in interceptions (0.5 ints/game) in 2006. |
Kyle Kurth; Senior; Defensive Back; Pierre, SD |
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2nd team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 57 tackels, 3 int's |
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Charlie Hankins; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Fall City, NE |
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2006 stats: 22 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-a-loss |
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Key Newcomers:
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Eric Taylor; Freshman; Receiver; Fontana, CA |
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Tom Lunzma; Freshman; Running Back/Defensive Back; Gretna, NE |
Joseph Burke; Freshman; Defensive Lineman; Lexington, NE |
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Dustin Meneley; Feshman; Defensive Back; Gulf Coast, FL |
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Chris Carr; Junior; Linebacker; Santa Rosa, CA |
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Ben LaPorta; Freshman; Running Back; Idaho Falls, ID |
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Joshua Jones; Junior; Running Back; Long Beach, CA |
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Key Losses: (Starters lost: 8) |
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Jake Hahn, Linebacker - 2nd team All DAC |
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Mike Mule’, Linebacker |
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Galen Hoogestraat, Tight End |
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James MacCormack, Defensive Lineman |
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Valley City State University Vikings:
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Head Coach: Dennis McCulloch (11th season) |
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Phone: 701-845-7425 |
Fax: 701-845-7211 |
E-mail: dennis.mcculloch@vcsu.edu |
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Record at VCSU: 60-41 |
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Overall Record: 60-41 |
Athletic Director: B.J. Pumroy |
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Phone: 701-845-7160 |
Fax: 701-845-7211 |
E-mail: bj.pumroy@vcsu.edu |
Sports Information: Craig Case |
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Phone: 701-845-7244 |
Fax: 701-845-7211 |
E-mail: craig.case@vcsu.edu |
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2006 Season: 4-3/6-4 - tied for 4th in the DAC with Minot State |
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Team Stats:
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Offense: (rank in DAC) |
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Defense: (rank in DAC) |
Scoring: 24.4 ppg (2nd) |
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Scoring: 15.5 ppg (5th) |
Total: 300.7 ypg (1st) |
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Total: 253.7 ypg (5th) |
Rushing: 111.4 ypg (4th) |
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Rushing: 109.4 ypg (5th) |
Passing: 189.3 ypg (1st) |
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Passing: 144.3 ypg (4th) |
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Notes: The Vikings tied for the conference lead in interceptions (17) in 2006. |
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Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 15) |
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Chauncey Calhoun; Junior; Defensive Back; Phoenix, AZ |
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1st team All DAC |
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2006 stats:45 tackles, 2 tackles-for-a-loss, 4 int's, 11 pass deflections, 2 blocked kicks |
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Notes: Calhoun tied for the DAC lead in interceptions (0.5 ints/game) and led the DAC in interception returns for a TD (3). |
Tony Jenkins; Senior; Defensive End; Clark, SD |
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2nd team All DAC |
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Michael Hollett; Senior; Offensive Lineman; North Pole, AK |
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Jason Beilke; Junior; Quarterback; Valley City, ND |
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2nd team All DAC |
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2006 stats: 174-335, 1893 yds, 11 TD's, 10 INT's |
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Note: Beilke led the DAC in passing yards (189.3 yds/game) in 2006 |
Mike Weber; Senior; Defensive Back; Palmer, AK |
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2006 stats: 50 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 int |
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Randy Hjort; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Milaca, MN |
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Brad Elliot; Senior; Receiver/Kick Returner; Valley City, ND |
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1st team All DAC - Kick Returner |
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Key Newcomers:
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Steve Hicks; Junior; Running Back; Esko, MN |
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Matt Crane; Freshman; Receiver; Wasilla, AK |
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Key Losses: (Starters lost: 8) |
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Joe Maresh, Defensive End - 1st team All DAC, 1st team All American |
Ryan Drinkwater, Running Back - 1st team All DAC |
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Justin Folk, Receiver - 1st team All DAC |
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Eric Spooner, Defensive Lineman |
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