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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Athletics at UNI ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Athletics Media Guides by an authorized administrator of UNI ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. - - 1986 Panther Football * * 1986 Schedule Series Date Opponent Site Time Record Sept. 6 at Mankato State Mankato, MN 7:30 p.m. 9-1-2 Sept. 13 at Kansas State Manhattan, KS 7:00 p.m. 1-0-0 Sept. 27 Southwest Missouri UNI-Dome 1:30 p.m. 5-1-0 State• (Homecoming) Oct. 4 Arkansas-Pine UNI-Dome 7:00 p.m. First Mtg. Bluff * (Band Night) Oct. 11 at Eastern Illinois* Charleston, IL 1:30 p.m. 5-4-1 Oct. 18 at Southern Illinois* Carbondale, IL 1:30 p.m. 0-4-0 Oct. 25 Western Illinois* UN I-Dome 7:00 p.m . 9-5-0 (Parents ' Night) Nov. 1 at Montana State Bozeman, MT 1:00 p.m. First Mtg. * Nov. 8 McNeese State UNI-Dome 7:00 p.m. First Mtg. Nov. 15 Indiana State• UNI-Dome 7:00 p.m. 1-1-0 * Nov. 22 Illinois State• UNI-Dome 7:00 p.m. 1-1-0 *Gateway Conference Game - All Games Local Time

I 1985 Results and Attendance (11-2) UNI Opponents Opp Attendance Welcome to 9 at Drake University 24 14,718 Panther Football 10 at Kansas State 6 17,550 This publication represents a 38 at Southwest Missouri State* 17 7,750 37 Delaware State 17 12 ,100 change from the norm in regards to Northern Iowa football press 48 at Western Illinois* 14 5,438 guides. It is designed to best serve 24 Indiana State** 7 13,852 all facets of our readership who are 50 Youngstown State 26 14,330 interested in knowing more about 15 at Illinois State* 3 4,847 21 Eastern Ill inois* Panther football and the University 20 10,875 of Northern Iowa - prospective 49 Northwest Missouri State 0 12,406 student-athletes, media, alumni 41 Northeast Missouri State 24 12,107 and loyal fans and boosters. 17 Eastern Washingtont 14 6,220 40 12 ,300 This book gives yo u a clear pic­ 33 Georgia Southernt ture of UNI's footba ll staff, the play­ *Gateway Conference Game - * *Designated Gateway Conference ers, the outlook and a view of the Game - t NCM lM Playoffs University itself. There is another side to Panther football , however Quick Facts - the proud tradition and the peo­ ple who have contributed to UNI Location: Cedar Falls, IA 50614 foo tball history, and what seems to Founded: 1876 be an exciting future. This informa­ Enrollment: 11 ,500 tion has been compiled in a sepa­ Nickname: Panthers rate media supplement. If you are Colors: Purple and Old Gold one of those individuals who has Conference: Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference (GCAC) received only this book but also (Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois, Southern Illinois would like a copy of the facts-and­ Illinois State, Southwest Missouri State) ' figures record supplement, please Affiliation: NCAA IM get in touch with the UNI Office of President: Dr. Constantine Curris Sports Information. Faculty Representative: Dixon Riggs In the meantime, enjoy brows­ Director of Athletics: Robert Bowlsby ing through this edition of Panther Athletic Trainer: Terry Noonan Football 1986. Sports Information Director: Nancy Justis Office: 319-273-6354 Nancy Justis Sports Information Director Home: 319-277-3631 ¥ * -+' * * ~ .. * -\( • * 1f * * ~ ,tc ¥- * i( Panther Football 1986

TM Football VIPs Area Code 319 Inside Football Office ...... 273-6471 (ms indicates information in media supplement) Head Coach Darrell Mudra Director of Athletics ...... 273-2470 All-Americans/All-Conference Players ...... 35 Robert Bowlsby Assistant Coaches ...... 9-11 Associate Athletic Director ...... 273-2097 John "Jersey" Jermier Athletic Director Robert Bowlsby ...... 4 Associate Athletic Director ...... 273-6033 Athletic Facilities ...... 5 Sandra Williamson Athletic Staff ...... 39-40 Assit. to Athletic Director-Facilities . . . . 273-6050 Coaching Records ...... ms Lynn King Depth Chart ...... 14 Faculty Representative ...... 273-2410 Gateway Conference, Results ...... 37, ms Dixon Riggs Head Coach Darrell Mudra ...... 6-8 Business Manager ...... 273-24 75 Julie Bright Homecoming Results ...... , . . . . ms Academic Advisor ...... 273-6321 Media Information ...... ms 1 Bob Kincaid Media Outlets ...... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ms Equipment Manager ...... 273-2459 Newcomer Sketches ...... 34 Dick Timmerman Opponents ...... ms Director ...... 273-6354 Sports Information ...... 12-13 Nancy Justis Outlook ...... Assistant Sports Information Director . . 273-3642 Player Profiles ...... 16-31 Ticket Manager ...... 273-6131 Playoff History ...... 36 President Constantine Curris ...... 4 Pros, Panther Players ...... 36 Pronunciation Guide ...... 33 Quick Facts ...... Inside Cover Credits ms, Inside Cover The 1986 University of Northern Iowa Football Results, 1985 ...... Brochure is an official publication of the UNI Sports Review, 1985 ...... ms Information Office. This issue has been written and Rosters ...... 32-33 edited by Sports Information Director Nancy Justis, ...... Inside Cover with special contributions from former Assistant Schedule ...... Sports Information Director Michael Madsen, and Series Records ...... ms student assistants Clay Netusil, Pat Murphy and Troy Staff Director ...... 40 Dannen. Cover and inside design assistance by Beth Statistics, 1985 ...... ms Conrad LaVelle. Production assistance by Paul Mar­ low. Additional assistance by Susan Chilcott. Photog­ UNI-Dome ...... 5 raphy by Bill Witt, UNI Public Information Services, University of Northern Iowa ...... , ...... 2 and student assistant Betsy Wheeler. Composition by Phototype America. Printed by Congdon Printing. This is Northern Iowa

orthern Iowa is an excellent Nchoice for students who want the atmosphere of a smaller college but the faculty and resources of a larger university. Northern Iowa is student-ori­ ented and makes you feel welcome and challenged while you earn your education with a minimum of hassle. Located in Cedar Falls, UNI was founded in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School. From a single building on a 40- acre campus, the University has grown to include more than 40 major buildings and 11 ,000 students. UNI emphasizes outstanding under­ graduate education with complementary graduate programs at the master's, spe­ cialist's and doctoral levels. Building on its historic strength in teacher education, Northern Iowa has developed other fine programs in its School of Business, Col­ lege of Humanities and Fine Arts, College of Natural Sciences and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Northern Iowa publishes the presti­ gious North American Review, a quar­ terly journal of literature that has received two National Magazine Awards. The University also operates KUNI-FM and KHKE-FM, serving eastern Iowa with quality music and public affairs program­ ming. The Management Development Center and Small Business Development Center are two outreach programs of the School of Business, whose Department of Accounting is ranked among the best in the country. Landmarks on the 723-acre campus include the Campanile, the Education Center, Strayer-Wood Theatre, Maucker University Union and the UNI-Dome. Special academic resources include the 600,000-volume University Library, the Industrial Technology Center and the Communication Arts Center. The City of Cedar Falls is a pleasant and historic college town adjacent to Waterloo. Together, they are part of a major metropolitan area with a popula­ tion of more than 100,000. It is a center for manufacturing, finance , commerce and cultural activities in northeast Iowa.

2

Management

university and athletic program Aneeds sound direction and lead­ ership. The Panthers have the ingredients for success starting at the top.

Dr. Constantine W. Curris assumed the Presidency of the University of North­ ern Iowa in August of 1983, becoming only the seventh chief executive in the institution's 108-year history. Known as "Deno" to the University community, he has emphasized fo ur major themes for the school 's development: leadership in strengthening teacher education, devel­ opment of the School of Business as part of Iowa 's economic resurgence, a re­ newed emphasis upon quality in under­ graduate education, and expansion of in­ ternational studies to prepare students for life in the 21st Century. Dr. Curris Bowls by Prior to assuming the UNI Presidency, Curris served 10 years as President of Curris currently serves as a Trustee of Robert A. Bowls by was selected Direc­ Murray State in Kentucky. His tenure was Midway College, a member of the Na­ tor of Athletics in mid-February of 1984 characterized by expanding enrollments, tional Small Business Development Cen­ after serving as Assistant Athletic Direc­ extensive academic development and pro­ ter Advisory Board, a commissioner of the tor for Facilities and interim athletic fessional accreditation, and the develop­ American Council on Education's Commis­ director when Stan Sheriff resigned the ment of nationally recognized programs sion on Educational Credit and Credentials, post in September of 1983. in academic advising and student ser­ a member of the Federal Relations Com­ A native of Waterloo (IA) , he is a 1970 vices. In 1983, the Murray State Board of mittee of the American Association of State graduate of West High School. He earned Regents designated the school's new Colleges and Universities and is a mem­ a bachelor's degree in health, physical eight million dollar student center as the ber of Rotary International. He recently education and recreation from Moorhead Curris Center. served as Chairman of the Task Force on State in 1975 and a master's in recreation Other professional experiences in­ Teacher Education and Certification administration from Iowa in 1978. clude serving as Dean of Students at Mar­ appointed by the Iowa State Board of Pub­ Bow Isby served as Assistant Director of shall University, Vice President and Aca­ lic Instruction and is now serving as a Recreational Services at Iowa from demic Dean of both Midway (KY) College member of the First in the Nation in Edu­ 1978-81, working in facility management and the West Virginia Institute of Tech­ cation Foundation Governing Board on and with responsibilities for ~upervision nology and a year's service as Director of appointment by the Governor. of a wide variety of recreation and athlet­ Educational Programs for the West Vir­ Curris is married to Jo Hern Curris, a ics facilities on campus. ginia State Board of Education. tax attorney. They are the parents of He joined the UN I staff in April of Curris received a bachelor's degree, Robert Page and Elena Diane. 1981. His experience at UNI has been magna cum laude, in political science broadbased, including involvement in all with a minor in speech communication areas of the intercollegiate athletics pro­ from the University of Kentucky in 1962. gram and promotion of the UNI-Dome. He received his master's in political sci­ He has worked with a variety of athletic ence with a public administration empha­ events, special programs and entertain­ sis from Illinois in 1965 and the Ed.D. ment attractions. degree in higher education with minors Since the time of his appointment as in student personnel services and public Director of Athletics, Bowlsby has been policy from Kentucky in 1967. actively involved in the promotion and marketing of the athletics program, the development of the Athletics Hall of Fame and the formulation of the Gateway Colle­ giate Athletic Conference football divi­ sion . Bowlsby and his wife, Candice, have three children - Lisa, Matt and Rachel.

4 First Class Facilities

orthern Iowa's fans demand the Nbest from the Panthers on the field and the school provides some of the best facilities in the Midwest, and in particular at the 1-M level. The UNI-Dome is one of the nation's first football facilities, no matter at what level the game is played. The building actually combines the features of three different buildings - a football stadium, .field house and large auditorium. It con­ tains facilities to hold a variety of events such as concerts, exhibitions, trade shows, pageants, rallies and convoca­ tions, as well as football, basketball and softball games and wrestling. and track meets. The UNI-Dome has hosted such events as the NCAA gymnastic and wrestling championships, the Iowa High School All-Star Basketball games and Shrine Football games, the Iowa High School football playoffs, concerts by Dolly Par­ ton, the Eagles, REO Speedwagon, Fleet­ wood Mac and the 'Rolling Stones, antique car shows, tractor pulls and many other non-athletic events. The UNI-Dome's air-supported, Fiber­ glass fabric roof allows for ample natural light during daylight hours. Its artificial turf for football games can be rolled up in a minimum of 36 hours. Underneath, on a synthetic floor area, are basketball and tennis courts and an eight-lane, 220-yard oval running track. As many as 12 tennis matches and two basketball games could be played simultaneously. Approximately 16,400 spectators can be seated for football and 8,200 for court­ side activities. For stage events, such as commencements, concerts and speakers' series, total capacity, using movable bleachers and chairs, can reach 25,000. A spacious press box atop the east stands has facilities for 20 radio stations, television capabilities and seating for up to 125 people. A photography darkroom, photo bay, concession area and scouting booths are other features. Two huge scoreboards flash messages and informa­ tion to spectators throughout events. The west press box has been completed to provide a meeting room for the UNI Athletic Club.

5 Head Coach Darrell Mudra

n just a short tenure as Northern 1973. He spent the 1974 and '75 seasons I Iowa head coach, Darrell Mudra at Florida State, going 4-18. He took the already has guided the Panthers to job at Eastern Illinois beginning in 1978 the most successful season in the team's and recorded a 47-15-1 record there in history. After last year's 11-2 record and five years before coming to UNI. advance to the 1-AA semifinals, he was He has taken no less than seven differ­ named Gateway Collegiate Athletic Con­ ent teams to post-season or bowl games, ference Coach of the Year and Kodak including last year when Northern Iowa Regional Coach of the Year. advanced to the playoffs for the first time Mudra is no stranger to success. since 1975. Known as "Dr. Victory" in coaching cir­ His success undoubtedly stems from cles because of his outstanding success at his unusual coaching techniques and his almost every coaching job he has taken relationship with his staff and players. on, he would nevertheless be the first one Some think it strange that he, as head to shy away from the laurels piled upon coach, coaches from the press box rather him . He prefers to let his coaching staff than the sidelines. Some think it strange and athletes take whatever credit is due. A he quotes Shakespeare to his players and great believer in the democratic approach at times would rather talk of politics and to coaching rather than an authoritarian philosophy than x's and o's. However, he approach, his players and staff contribute feels strongly about the tie between living greatly to the operation of the football in society and competing in athletics. programs he oversees. "While the. goal to become a profes­ "Both the authoritarian coach and the sional star is seldom realized," Mudra has democratic coach have to have disci­ been quoted as saying, "thousands of our pline," Mudra has been quoted as saying. youth are inspired to learn, to become "The difference is the way they get it. The disciplined and, most important, to per­ authoritarian gets it by demanding it . .. ceive themselves as potentially useful, We (UNI staff) give more freedom and we productive citizens as a result of their think then that the choices they {players) contact with sports." make really do reflect what they are Athletics, he says, help students learn learning." about themselves and society. " ... the Mudra brought a new look to Northern student who spends great amounts of Iowa football in 1983, replacing Stan time and energy in athletics: The impor­ Sheriff who had directed UNI's fortunes tance is not vocational preparation but the previous 23 years. A native of Omaha, learning about oneself, learning to relate NE, Mudra began his collegiate career at to others and forming habits that im­ Adams State (CO) where he posted a prove the quality of life. 32-4-1 record in four years, including a "Most of these young men' don 't know 23-20 win over Northern Illinois in the it, but they 're working way below their 1962 Mineral Bowl. From there, he went potential," Mudra has said. He believes to North Dakota State where he compiled the more responsibility he gives team a 24-6 mark over three years, including a members - "If you involve them in the 14-7 victory over Western Colorado in the strategy, they will play harder. If the play­ 1964 Mineral Bowl, and a 20-7 win over ers are involved in setting up team reg­ Grambling for the national champion­ ulations, such as getting to practice on ship in the Pecan Bowl. time, then they will be more responsive." In 1966, he directed the Montreal A graduate of Peru State (NE) in 1951 , Alouettes to a 7-7 record but left immedi­ he received his master's from Omaha Uni­ ately for a two-year stint at Arizona, com­ versity (now Nebraska-Omaha) and his piling an 11 -9- 1 mark, including a loss to Ed.D. from Colorado State in 1965. Auburn in the 1968 Sun Bowl. He and his wife, Jean, are the parents Mudra spent the next five years at of four children, Darrell, Jr., Steve, Western Illinois, posting a 39-13 record Sherry and Michelle. and a Division II NCAA playoff berth in

6 v The Mudra Years 1 Adams (CO) State Arizona Vi 1959-62 (4 years) 32-4 -1 *1966 3- 7 North Dakota State 1967 3- 6-1 Mi 1963-65 (3 years) 24-6 1968 8- 3 Montreal Alouettes 1968 Sun Bowl ... lost to Auburn 34-10 1 1966 (1 year) 7-7 Arizona Western Illinois 2 1967-68 (2 years) 11-9 -1 *1968 2- 8 Western Illinois 1969 8- 2 1969-73 (5 years) 39-13 1970 7- 3 3 Florida State 1971 8- 2 1974-75 (2 years) 4-18 1972 9- 2 4 Eastern Illinois 1973 7- 4 1978-82 (5 years) 47-15-1 1973 NCAA II Playoffs ... lost to Loui­ 5 Northern Iowa siana Tech 18-13 1983- (3 years) 26-9 6 24-year collegiate record 183-74 -3 Florida State *1973 0-11 7 Adams State 1974 1-10 *1958 1- 9 1975 3- 8 8. Bob Waters, Western 1959 8- 1 Carolina ...... 104 1960 7- 0-1 Eastern Illinois 1961 8- 2 *1977 1-10 9. Bill Bowes, New Hampshire . . 88 1962 9- 1 1978 12- 2 1962 Mineral Bowl ... defeated North­ 1979 7- 4 Percentages ern Illinois 23-20 1980 11- 3 1981 6- 5 Min. 5 yrs. 1-AA and/or 1-A Head Coach North Dakota State 1982 11- 1-1 *1962 0-10 1978 NCAA II Nationa l Cham­ l. Eddie Robinson, Grambling . ..743 1963 3- 5 pion . . . defeated Delaware 10-9 1964 10- 1 1980 NCAA II Zia Bowl ... lost to Cal 2. Tubby Raymond, Delaware ....738 1965 11- 0 Poly-San Luis Obispo 21-13 1964 Mineral Bowl .. . defeated Western 1982 NCAA 1-AA Playoff Quarter- 3. W.C. Gorden, Jackson State ...718 Colorado 14-7 finals ... defeated Jackson State 1965 National Champion ... defeated 16-13 ... lost to Tennessee State 19-20 4. Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky ...716 Grambling 20-7 in Pecan Bowl Northern Iowa 5. Darrell Mudra, Northern Montreal Alouettes *1982 4-6-1 Iowa ...... 710 *1965 3- 8 1983 6-5 1966 7- 7 1984 9-2 6. Chris Au lt, Nevada-Reno . . . . .697 Competed in CFL Playoff System 1985 11-2 1985 NCAA 1-AA Playoff Semifinals - 7. Carmen Cozza, Yale ...... 679 defeated Eastern Washington 17-14 ... lost to Georgia Southern 33-40 8. Frank Beamer, Murray State .645

*Year prior to Mudra's appointment 9. Bill Bowes, New Hampshire . . .626

10. Archie Cooley, Mississippi Valley State ...... 619

7 Blending Football and Education

By UNI Head Coach Darrell Mudra

corching editorial appeared in the cated. It has no more or less potential AMarch '86 AAHPERD Journal sug­ than music or art or basketball or putting esting that physical education out the school newspaper. What makes should divorce itself from athletics. It was one program better than another is the written by someone who obviously had extent to which the participant is able to divorced herself from athletics a long achieve his/her goals. time ago . Thank heaven we do not have Since the Gateway Conference is made many faculty with that view at Northern up of similar teams with similar re­ Iowa. Physical education and athletics sources, the range of difference is not so have a good marriage at Northern Iowa. great but that everyone will have a chance This is not a denial of the fact that there is to win . I am sure that we will win our a constant debate about what makes a share of games, but winning is transitory. good program in both areas, but simply The true test of whether or not we have that there is agreement that the goals are done a good job is when we ask our play­ the same for both. ers to compete after graduation in the It might be worthwhile to identify for game of life. the student-athlete and for the press just Al Davis, the controversial leader of what those goals are for athletics. the Los Angeles Raiders, believes that the First of all , I have never thought of our organization wins. He has had three dif­ football program as extra-curricular. As ferent coaches and three different quar­ long as we are teaching our players to terbacks and has won world champion­ think and are helping them to improve ships with each. When pressed to give his their physical skills and their strength view of the good organization, he quoted and endurance, we contribute to their Henry Kissinger as saying, "The good education. Furthermore, and perhaps organization has a continuity of pur­ most importantly, because we live in a pose. " world that is divided ideologically, our As we look back over the successful students must learn to compete. The ath­ seasons it becomes apparent that there letic field is a laboratory for learning the was a continuity of purpose - a coming values that are fundamental in a free soci­ together of players and co4ches - to ety. The truly great society has citizens focus on our reasons for engaging in the that are obedient to the unenforceable rigors of both playing and coaching the laws. We couldn't afford a policeman at game . every stoplight, or we can 't audit every While we take for granted that every­ tax return. When a player learns to one plays to win, we must realize that respect the opponents in a game and winning a game is never as important to abide by the rules, he is learning a self­ the individual as his own development as discipline that will enable him to function a player or a coach . If we want great in a society that requires individual re­ effort, then, we must focus on each sponsibility and encourages respect for player's and each coach's growth. When each citizen's worth and dignity. they can see that they are improving and There is nothing magical about foot­ achieving the things that are important ball. It is only one of the activities to them individually, they become in­ through which our students become edu- volved in making the organization work.

8 The Panther Assistants

Dennis Remmert, Assistant Head Coach The veteran of the U I staff, Remmert graduate assistant in 1961 and served for is beginning his 23rd season with the two seasons before coaching at Iowa Cen­ Panthers. His responsibilities have tral Community College in Fort Dodge in included coordinating the defense and 1963. coaching the inside linebackers. This sea­ Remmert rejoined UNI's program full­ son, he will be in charge of the inside time in 1964, when the Panthers visited linebackers and recruiting. the Pecan Bowl. He received his MA An All-American defensive tackle at degree in Physical Education in 1964. UNI in 1959, he also earned All- orth Born in Traer, IA, Remmert spent Central Conference honors in 1958 and most of his younger life in Mason City, IA. 1959. After graduation in 1960, he played Dennis and his wife, Sandy, are the par­ professional ball briefly for Buffalo. He ents of two sons, Chad and Brad. joined Stan Sheriff's staff at UNI as a

Walt Klinker' Offensive Coordinator A former Big 8 center at Colorado, year before coaching at Claremont Men's Walt Klinker was one of three new College in California two years. He spent coaches added to head coach Darrell the next nine years as an offensive line Mudra's staff three years ago. and offensive coordinator coach in the Klinker played at Colorado from college ranks- five years at ew Mexico, 1959-61 and was an All-American pick. one year at Fresno State and one more He recently was voted the best two-way year at ew Mexico. center in the history of Colorado football. Prior to taking the Northern Iowa job, He began his coaching career at he was an administrative assistant in the Pueblo County (CO) High School where Wyoming athletic department. he spent one year prior to moving to Mapleton High School in Denver for two years. He was on the Colorado staff one

Terry Allen, Quarterbacks Beginning his 11th year with the Pan­ first game of 1977 and was out three thers as a player and now as a coach, Allen weeks before returning to lead the team knows what he's talking about when the in total offense with 1,318 yards. subject is running the offense. He joined The Panthers traditionally have fielded the UNI coaching staff after quarterback­ excellent quarterbacks and the tradition ing the Panthers from 1976-78. has remained intact under Allen 's A native of Iowa City, IA, where he was tutelage. an all-stater at West High School, Allen is highly respected by the staff and players. As a player, he was well known for his strong throwing arm and ability to run the multi-option Houston Veer offense. He suffered a shoulder separation in the

Q Bill Salmon, Receivers Without a doubt one of the all-time well as any running back. A three-year greatest quarterbacks in Northern Iowa starter, he was voted All-North Central history, Bill Salmon joined the Panther Conference and named the league's Most coaching staff three years ago in charge of · Valuable Offensive Back his senior year, the running backs and currently coaches in addition to being named to the AP the receivers. third team All-American list. The Min­ Salmon led the Panthers to the NCAA nesota Vikings picked him up following Division II playoffs in 1975. Known for his last collegiate season, but a winter his excellent throwing arm, quick re­ knee injury eventually spelled the end of lease, great quickness, speed and football his playing career. knowledge (he called about 75 percent of He is a native of Cedar Falls, IA, and his own plays), he was superb at running was a former All-State quarterback at the Panther veer attack and ran the ball as Cedar Falls High School.

Robert Bolks' Defensive Backs Robert (Rob) Bolks was hired one year High School in Waukon, IA, and he was a ago to coach the Panther defensive back­ graduate assistant at Iowa State Univer­ field, replacing Mike Kolling who sity. resigned after eight seasons to join the Bolks attended Boyden-Hull High Saskatchewan Rough Rider Club of the School in Hull, IA, and graduated from Canadian Football League. Iowa State. While attending Iowa State, Bolks had been on staff at Butler Com­ he earned six varsity letters, three each in munity College in El Dorado, KS , since football and track. He played defensive February of 1983. His duties were defen­ back for the Cyclones when they played in sive coordinator and defensive back coach the 1971 Sun Bowl and the 1972 Liberty and he was named head coach just prior Bowl. He was the Big Eight punt return to accepting the UNI position. leader in 1974. Prior to his stint at Butler, he was an Bolks played professional ball for the assistant at Highland Community Col­ Cedar Rapids Falcons in 1977 and 1978. lege, then at Independence Community He has coached several former and College. He began his coaching career as present UNI players while serving at the head coach at Allamakee Community high school and junior college levels.

Robert Anderson' Running Backs One of Coach Darrell Mudra's long­ sive coordinator. He retired from Chula time associates, Robert "Andy" Anderson Vista last year, giving him his chance to joined the UNI staff one year ago. He once again work under Mudra. However, previously had been an assistant under he retains his residence in California and Mudra at Eastern Illinois in 1979 and has joins the Panthers during the spring and 30 years of high school coaching experi­ regular seasons. ence. Two of Anderson 's former players were A native of Creston, IA, he graduated on Mudra's first UNI squad in 1983 - from Omaha University (now Nebraska­ current reserve quarterback Kevin Omaha) and began his coaching career at Willard and wide receiver Bryan Taylor, Omaha Tech High School. He then spent who played at UNI only one year. His son the next 20 years coaching at Chula Vista played for Mudra when he coached at (CA) High School, the last five as offen- Western Illinois.

10 Behind the Scenes

Robert Kincaid, Academic Advisor A native of Waterloo, IA, Robert Kin­ He also has been an accountant and caid joined the athletic staff in 1983, serv­ auditor and has served as a counselor for ing as academic advisor on a parttime Juvenile Court. basis. A graduate of East Waterloo High School, he graduated from Adams State in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in phys­ ical education with a minor in business administration. He spent four years at Northern Colo­ rado as an assistant basketball coach and Assistant Dean of Students while working on his master's in Student Personnel and Administration.

Dick Timmerman, Equipment Manager Dick joined the Panther staff in Sep­ Besides his duties at Upper Iowa, he tember of 1982 after spending 22 years as also worked with the Fayette ambulance equipment manager and athletic trainer service for 10 years. He is a certified at Upper Iowa University in Fayette. He is EMTA (Emergency Medical Technician responsible for overseeing equipment for Assistant) and is a member of the Athletic all 19 intercollegiate sports with primary Equipment Managers Association, a responsibilities for football and basket­ national organization. ball.

11 Outlook Purple Magic is No Illusion

orthern Iowa enjoyed in 1985 Nwhat many people have cal!ed the Panthers' finest season ever, going 11-2 overall (5-0 for first place in the Gateway Collegiate Athletic Con­ ference's maiden football season) and stalking its way to the semifinal round of the NCAA 1-AA playoffs. Hopes of being able to follow that tough act, or better yet, improve upon it, depend largely on how well head coach Darrell Mudra and his staff can develop the offensive line and defensive second­ ary. Replacements have to be found for both offensive tackles and guards and both corners and the safety. Tackles Bill Bealles and Al Speicher and guards Frank Ori and Mark Caballero anchored an offensive line that gave the all-important protection to quarterback Mike Smith, the GCAC'.s Offensive Player of the Year; and opened the holes allow­ ing halfback Carl Boyd to scamper for over 1,000 yards. Left corner Joe Fuller was a Kodak All-American last season, while right corner Moses Aimable and safety Tim Moses combined for nine said. "Also, we wanted to work with back­ use of that potential and that's why we interceptions. up quarterback Kevin Willard more in hope to use Willard more often. Both Happily, the problem of filling these hopes of playing him more than we did have their strengths, Kevin's being his slots may be closer to resolution than last year. I think we at least have a good size." first thought possible before the start of start on replacing our lost players in the Mudra said redshirt freshman Court­ spring drills. Now, on the eve of his line and Kevin did a good job in the ney Messingham had an excellent spring. fourth UNI campaign, Mudra feels the spring." There was talk of him transferring to a Panthers should be just as good as last junior college this fall to get playing time, season, saying the squad had its best The Quarterbacks but it looks like now he'll be staying in a spring practice since taking over the Though Willard performed very well in Panther uniform. reins. the spring, there still is no question which quarterback will lead the pack in The Offensive Line The Difference the fall. Mike Smith, in only his first As mentioned, losses were major in What a difference a year can make. In season as a starter, was named Gateway the offensive line but returning are start­ the spring of 1985, UNI's coaching staff Conference Offensive Player of the Year ing center Mark Hanssen, tackle Ken talked in generalities about its goals and and AP Honorable Mention All-American. Kolthoff, who was redshirted last season priorities. In 1986, Mudra has been more He threw for close to 3,000 yards and 18 following a severe foot injury, and tackles specific in terms of what he has wanted to touchdowns. He finished sixth in the Steve Spoden and Mark Botkin, along accomplish during preseason. He has nation in passing efficiency and 18th in with guard Jeff Chambers and center Ray talked of people, not schemes. total offense. He had a lot to do with the Cook. All have seen extensive playing The source of his current optimism Panthers finishing 16th in the nation in time. rests in several areas, not least of all the passing offense, 11th in total offense and However, several new faces made their return of 35 of 52 lettermen, including 10 13th in scoring offense. presence known during the spring, in­ offensive and eight defensive starters. Add Willard, in his backup role, completed cluding Butler Community College to that the return of all the skill people 20 of 43 passes for 311 yards and four transfers Louie Cox, who has won the and the leaders in most statistical catego­ TDs. He played in all but one game. starting role at right guard, and Scott ries, and you've got the potential once "Smith is a magician with the ball," Smallwood, who at the end of spring again for an outstanding season. Mudra said. "The problem is that he is a practice was playing behind Chambers at "One of our first priorities this spring phenomenal quarterback and Willard has left guard. was to develop an offensive line," Mudra phenomenal potential. We want to make "Our offensive line progressed faster

12 in the spring than any of us thought pos­ The Kicking Game Also returning here is Mark Steines who sible, thanks to Walt (Klinker, offensive All of last year's punters and kickers sat out last season following back surgery line coach)," Mudra said. "In fact, we may return but a real battle still rages between and Pat Williams who was moved from be better here than we were last year by kickers Mike Angell and Kevin Mote. running back to defense last season. the time we lineup in the fall , even with Angell started all last season and finished Another top prospect here is returnees less experience." eighth in the nation in field goals. He lost Garland McCleary. his job heading into the playoffs to Mote, The Receiving Corp however, who made all 11 of his PATs and The Defensive Ends, Tackles Starting split end Scott Francke, UNI's five of his field goals in the four games he Two starters return at end in Jeff 1985 leading receiver with 810 yards, played. Mote continued to have the upper Bealles and Art Stelken. Redshirt junior · ·· returns to lead a corp of pass catchers edge through most of spring practice but college transfer Allen Donnel and Luke that includes seniors Luis Gonzalez and the staff now feels that Angell might have Carlson, a backup in '85, also will com­ junior Eric White and sophomores Sher­ won back his starting role. The difference pete here. Terry Orth, an AP Honorable rod Howard and Anthony Price. Howard between the two is that Angell has more Mention All-American, and Mike Camp­ was the second leading receiver with 549 range but Mote is more accurate. bell are returning starting tackles, while yards. Price had a difficult time catching Punter Clay Netusil averaged 41.l last Russ Rubie has seen quite a lot of action. many passes plc1ying behind Francke and season and has become a deadly threat in Junior college transfer Barry Kloster­ Gonzalez missed two games to injury. placement inside the 20 and 10 yardlines. mann is almost a cinch to see playing White missed spring drills because he was time. Campbell is one of the few fresh­ out for track, winning two individual and The Defense men who was not redshirted last year. two relay events in the conference but he Five starters were lost on the defensive Rubie had only one week of spring prac­ played in 10 games last year. side of the ball, including tackle Dwayne tice because of an ankle injury. Kloster­ The Panthers have three excellent in­ Price, end Edward Grimes, linebacker mann is the fastest player inside. side receivers in jua.ior Brian Baker, Henry Saxon and defensive backs Joe starter at tight end a year ago until he Fuller and Moses Aimable. Parttime The Secondary broke his hand in the first playoff game; starter Tim Moses also has used up his Top prospects in the defensive second­ Howard and sophomore Terry Arm­ eligibility, making the secondary the ary include returnees Thelonious Key , strong. Baker was kept out of all contact most depleted position. However, there David McCorvey, who intercepted two work in the spring but he did participate are major strengths on defense as there passes last season, and Greg Morrison. in other drills. are on offense. As mentioned, Fuller was Kevin Anderson, moved in the spring Junior college transfer Pat Bullocks, a Kodak and Football News All-American from a receiver position, also has been who sat out last year, currently is playing and AP Honorable Mention All-American, given plenty of attention. Other prospects behind Gonzalez at the flanker position. along with honorable mentions Grimes include Brian Lomica and Pat Hansen. Mudra doesn 't feel like he has lost any and Aimable. Two additional junior college players will strength here despite the graduation of be on campus in the fall. Scott Owens. The Linebackers Assistant head coach Dennis Remmert The Schedule The Running Backs calls the linebacker corp the most diffi­ This fall 's schedule shows six home Continuing with the skill positions, cult position to work into the two-deep games and five on the road. The Panthers the running back corp is perhaps the because of the depth and quality of the open the slate with two straight road strongest position on the team. The Pan­ players here. games, opening September 6 at Divi­ thers return experienced backs in Carl Two starters return at inside line­ sion II Mankato State and making a Boyd, who rushed for 1,258 yards a year backer - Bob Storbeck and Mark Farley. return trip to Kansas State Septem­ ago; Errol Peebles, who carried for Farley was named co-Defensive Player of ber 13. UNI won its first game in the 996 yards; and reserve John Hill. Boyd the Year in the GCAC, was an AP Honor­ modern era over a lA team last year with was the team's leading scorer with able Mention All-American and led the its 10-6 win over KSU. 19 touchdowns, two by the pass, and was Panthers in defensive points to receive The Panthers play three teams for the ranked 22nd in the nation in rushing, the coveted Super Hammer Award . first time against NAIA Arkansas-Pine seventh in scoring and 21st in all-purpose Rookie Guy Schwarz, a transfer from Bluff and 1-AA teams Montana State and running. Peebles practiced only about Waldorf Junior College and Mississippi McNeese State. In addition to the other two weeks in the spring because of per­ State, drew a lot of attention in spring Gateway Conference teams, Southern sonal problems. practice and currently is playing beh ind Illinois reappears. Last season, Indiana The position should be strengthened Farley. State was a designated league game for with the addition of Darrin Eilander, a On the outside, starter Spencer Cowan UNI since SIU was not on the schedule. redshirt freshman, and Iowa Central All­ returns in the fall after missing spring American Brett Graybill. ball because he was studying in Europe.

13 Preseason Depth (End of Spring Ball, Subject to Change) The Offense SE LT LG c RG RT TE Scott Francke• Mark Botkin* Jeff Chambers* Mark Hanssen • Louis Cox Steve Spoden* Brian Baker• (5-11, 173 Sr.) (6-4, 220 So.) (6-3, 240 So.) (6-1, 255 Jr.) (6-4, 265 Jr.) (6-3, 245 So.) (6-4, 228 Jr.) Anthony Price* Ken Kolthoff Scott Smallwood Gregg Gustafson Tom Solbeck Dave Campbell Terry Armstrong* (6-2, 196 So.) (6-4, 280 Jr.) (6-3, 250 Jr.) (6-3, 230 Fr.) (6-4, 225 So.) (6-5, 210 Fr.) (5-10, 190 So.) Scott Frazee Rick Dumler Steve Meier Ray Cook* . Paul Flynn Sherrod Howard* (6-3, 185 Fr.) (6-2, 235 Fr.) (6-5, 230 So.) (6-2, 226 Sr.) (6-5, 270 Jr.) (6-3, 215 So.) Cade Lindaman (6-4, 210 So.) QB SE Mike Smith* Luis Gonzalez* (5-10, 175 Jr.) (5-10, 164 Sr.) Kevin Willard* Pat Bullocks (6-6, 212 Jr.) (6-2, 185 Jr.) Courtney Steve Pattee Messingham (6-0, 170 Fr.) (5-11, 170 Fr.) HB FB Carl Boyd• John Hill* (5-6, 169 Jr.) (5-9, 182 Jr.) Jeff Gougis Errol Peebles• (5-9, 185 Fr.) (5-8, 221 So.) Brett Graybill Darrin Eilander (5-11, 190 Jr.) (6-0, 210 Fr.)

The Defense

LE LT RT RE Jeff Bealles • Mike Campbell* Terry Orth• Art Stelken• (6-3, 225 Jr.) (6-1, 240 So.) (6-1, 244 Sr.) (6-4, 225 Sr.) Luke Carlson Denny Hansen Barry Klostermann Allen Donnel (6-2, 210 So.) (6-0, 245 Jr.) (6-4, 258 Jr.) (6-5, 210 Jr.) Jerry Hansel Russ Rubie* Jerry Harris Brian Schissel (6-2, 230 Jr.) (6-2, 240 So.) (6-2, 247 Jr.) (6-2, 230 Jr.) James Miller (6-2, 227 Jr.) LOB LIB RIB ROB Pat Williams* Bob Storbeck* Mark Farley• Garland McCleary*' (5-10, 198 Sr.) (6-3, 217 Sr.) (6-1, 200 Sr.) (6-1, 210 Sr.) Mark Steines Mike Kolpin* Guy Schwarz Daniel Lott (6-0, 210 Sr.) (6-4, 205 So.) (5-11, 230 Jr.) (6-3, 185 Jr.) Doug Greeson Gerald Best Bobbie Williams* (6-0, 183 Fr.) (6-0, 210 Jr.) (5-10, 208 Sr.) Brad Bair Darin Fink (5-10, 180 Fr.) (5-10, 185 Fr.) LC s RC Thelonious Key* Dave Mccorvey• Greg Morrison* (6-0, 185 So.) (6-2, 207 So.) (5-8, 165 Jr.) Brad Robertson Brian Lomica Kevin Anderson (5-11, 178 So.) (6-3, 185 Fr.) (5-8, 155 Fr.) Kris Jones Kevin Buisman Jim Womochil (5-11 , 175 Fr.) (5-9, 175 Jr.) (5-9, 160 Fr.) Wayne Roby Curtis Wedewer (6-2, 185 Jr.) (6-1, 180 Fr.) Matt Saddler (6- 1, 170 Fr.) *Returning Lettermen Returning Starters in Bold

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* 15 Carl Boyd

arl Boyd is a man with many mis­ "When I first came here, I believe the we did last year. It takes a lot of luck, Csions. To be the best football coaches still had their doubts about my though." player he can be. To run for 150 size, " Boyd said. "After they saw I could Even with the fine season he had, Boyd yards a game. To win the national cham­ not only play with the big boys, but com­ received few accolades. But that doesn't pionship. However, Boyd has had to over­ pete with them, I guess they said 'this guy seem to bother him in the least. He was come many pitfalls that might stop the can play. "' named to the Gateway All-Conference average person right in his tracks. Boyd's latest, and hopefully final , set­ second team. The first pitfall he overcame occurred back came during the 1984 season when "Personally, I was satisfied with play­ way back in high school in Chicago. Dur­ as a sophomore, battling for the starting ing, " Boyd said. "It would be nice to have ing his sophomore season, he suffered an position with star Steve Harris, he dove your name up in lights, but usually that's injury which put him out of commission for a ball and landed wrong, breaking his not the best thing. If I got all the awards for the season. At the time of the injury, collarbone. No one was within 15 yards of now, it wouldn't leave much incentive to he was a starter but he ended up playing him when it happened. go on and play two more years." in only one game. "I know I am an athlete, but sitting up Could professional football be an He overcame the injury, though, and there in the stands, I realized that that option in the future? Boyd says he knows went on to be a four-year letterman at wasn 't the place for me," Boyd said. "It he won't be a pro prospect because of his Julian High School where he was named got to the point where I couldn't even size, so he already has made plans for that All-Section, All-City and All-State two come to the games. However, it made me day when he is handed his diploma. Dur­ years in a row. hungrier when I did get the chance to ing the summers he attends Officers Size was the next pitfall, particularly play again. " Training School and after graduation he when recruiters came calling. Boyd is Starving. In 1985, his first full season will be an officer in the Marines. only five feet six inches. He had no prob­ at the varsity level, Boyd made a notice­ But for now , Boyd 's life revolves lems in high school overcoming his size able impact in the Gateway Collegiate around the pigskin. He also enjoys chess but he knew it would be a hindrance in Athletic Conference and in the nation as a and fishing. college. whole. Netting 1,258 yards rushing with a "I like to do things I haven 't done "I wasn 't interested in a Big Ten school high game of 203 versus Delaware State, before," he said, "like bowling, when I because of my size," Boyd says. Even so, he he finished 22nd in the nation in rushing, have the time. " was recruited by Illinois, Purdue, Michigan seventh in scoring and 21st in all-purpose One teammate hit it on the head when and Ohio State, in addition to many 1-M running. He also led the league in scoring he said, "Carl is just a fun-loving guy." programs. "I figured at a 1-M school my and set school records in TDs scored in a But it's football that he concentrates on. chances for survival were better." season (19) and points scored in a season As Boyd says, 'Tm like Kentucky Chicken Enter "Dr. Victory, " alias Darrell (116). - I do one thing and I do it right." Mudra, UNI's head football coach . "I've He's quick to point out that he didn 't Boyd has ways of makin~ up for his never felt size was a factor in recruiting get there without help. lack of size. "One of my greatest assets in any athlete," Mudra says. "If you don 't "Weebles wobble but they don 't fall football isn't my physical size, it's the size gamble on a player who has a 'flaw, ' then down," Boyd said, referring to a child­ of my heart and my intensity level. That's you won 't get the athletes with Carl's hood toy. "It also was a result of hard what has allowed me to survive. I'm more ability." work, practice and guys up front who aggressive than the big guys. Beating As a result of Mudra's philosophy, block that did a good job." He also credits them at their own game. " Boyd ended up playing for the Panthers. the passing combination of Mike Smith "At first I didn't want to come to UNI, " and Kevin Willard for using the passing Boyd said. "When I looked at the map, I game to open up more holes for the backs. honestly couldn't find Cedar Falls. Now I The 1985 season went just about as feel it was the best decision I could have well as Boyd could have wished for until made. " December 14, the day Georgia Southern However, once Boyd arrived on cam­ came to town , knocking the Panthers out pus life and football still wasn 't a bed of of the prowl for a national championship. roses. During his freshman season he was "It's just one of those things," Boyd relegated primarily to playing with the said. "A twist of fate could have given us junior varsity team, something that's not the victory. We have the talent to win it easy for a two-time All-Stater to adjust to . all this year if we can come together like

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Mark Farley

hen Mark Farley contacted "I think the things that have made me Remmert says the only drawback WNorthern Iowa assistant coach successful are my ability to read the Farley might have is his speed. "It could Dennis Remmert in the Spring offensive play quickly and being able to be difficult for Mark to go pro ifhe doesn 't of 1982, all he asked for was a chance to adjust. I also have learned UNI's defensive improve his speed between now and then. walk on and make the UNI team. schemes inside and out," Farley said. However, if anyone can improve in a Remmert responded by inviting him He added that hard work also has paid short period of time, he can. I don 't rule · · to fall drills, a decision that has proven to off. When he arrived for preseason prac­ anything out, " he said. be very beneficial to the UNI defensive tice in the Fall of '82, he weighed only With this in mind, Farley said getting unit, as well as to Farley. The Panther 180 pounds and bench pressed 230. Now faster has been a primary focus. He con­ defense ranked sixth nationally against he weighs in at 225 and benches close to tacted UNI head track coach Chris Buck­ the run last season and helped lead UNI to 400 pounds. "I'd spend six days a week in nam who agreed to work with him. "He the NCM 1-M semifinals before being the weight room during the summer," told me I could cut two-tenths of a second ousted by eventual national champion Farley said. "I knew if I wanted to play at off my time by simply starting from a Georgia Southern. UNI I had to get a lot stronger." standing position rather than a three­ A person need not look any further Remmert and the rest of the staff were point stance. I felt I had to become a than Number 46 to figure out why the aware of that as well and chose to redshirt smart runner. Now it's up to me," Farley Panther defense is so solid. The inside Farley as a freshman. "When I look back said. linebacker from Waukon , IA , earned on it now, I'm glad they did," Farley said. "Everyone said I was crazy trying to UNI's Super Hammer Award for the sec­ "The time gave me a chance to grow and play Division I football, " he added. ond straight year, given to the player who learn the system better. " "Those same people probably doubt my "grades out" the highest over the course Remmert pointed out that there are chances of playing pro ball, but I'm at of the season. Criteria used in evaluating players bigger and faster than Farley, but least going to give it a shot." total points include solo and assisted his tenacity, work ethic, intelligence and However, if pro ball doesn 't pan out, tackles, fumble recoveries, and intercep­ concentration are far superior than most Farley would like to be a graduate as­ tions. athletes at the Division I level, allowing sistant coach for the Panthers next season The UNI coaches apparently were not him to make up for those shortcomings. and eventually become a Drvision I head the only people who took notice of "Mark took part in four out of the five coach . Farley's accomplishments. He was named scrimmages this past spring and made to the first team All-Gateway Conference only one error in those four scrimmages. defensive unit, again for the second That's just mind-boggling," Remmert straight year, and earned co-Most Valu­ said. "For a guy to play that much and able Defensive Player. In addition, he was make only one error really says some­ named to the AP Honorable Mention All­ thing about that athlete. " American list. Farley has several goals, both team "He's quite a story," said Remmert. and individual, for the 1986 season. The "He fought his way onto this team and as major goal is helping the team win the a result, we have an established player 1-M title that barely eluded the Panthers with very high credentials helping guide a year ago. the defense. His leadership on and off the "Team unity made us extra tough last field is invaluable to the other players. " year and I don 't foresee that aspect of our Like many high school students, game changing at all ," Farley said. "If Farley filled his spare time by earning a everyone stays healthy, we are going to be little money. "I drove a truck and it just hard to beat again this year. " so happened that every Monday I would Individually, Farley hopes to make the come through Cedar Falls," Farley said. All-American lists and, hopefully, gain "I had a buddy here, so we would always enough positive recognition allowing come over and I would watch UNI's spring him to play in the Blue-Gray or Senior game." Bowl games. "That is where all the pro­ How does a player who only got one fessional scouts are and I'd be lying if I scholarship offer despite an outstanding said I didn 't want to at least give the pros a high school career account for his suc­ shot. That's all I want, is a chance," he cess? said.

19 Mark Hanssen

coach on the field . A great techni­ since Klinker has been at UNI that has people just need to discover how good he Acian of his position. A top-quality been able to step in and play immediately. really is. He has two more years to grow player. Just a few descriptions Hanssen said alternating with and get stronger. I think if he achieves which could fit a quarterback, a point Melchert has prepared him for the future. what he is going after, there is no doubt guard or possibly a shortstop. None of "He helped me out a lot when I first came he'll be a pro." these will be found here, however. Walt to UNI, " Hanssen said of his mentor. "He Hanssen has played center since the Klinker, Northern Iowa offensive coordi­ would give me tips on how the opposing eighth grade because, in his terms, "I've nator and line coach, describes his center nose guard was playing .. Plus, we always always been the stereotypical center - - that's right, his center - as being all had a fresh center on the field which short and stocky." At 6-1, 270 pounds, he of the aforementioned. really helps the team out." definitely fits the bill. Another reason why The center is Mark Hanssen, a former This season, however, Hanssen seems he is playing center is that his team usu­ all-conference and all-stater from Daven­ to have the position pretty much to him­ ally wins. Since eighth grade, he has port (IA) Central High School. He possi­ self. "I see myself as a leader this year," he played on a team which has lost only five bly could become one of UNI's all-time said. "I have the most experience on the games with him in position. great offensive linemen. line. I'm looking forward to the challenge A winning team is something which "Without question, Mark should be of playing center fulltime. " Hanssen relishes. As an offensive line­ the best center in the league," said Klinker is certain Hanssen will not man, he has had to deal with little recog­ Klinker. "And I don't see anyone on our have much competition, at least for this nition for many years. "I've always lived schedule who will be able to handle him. season. "I like to play as many people as with little publicity, so it really doesn't He eventually will be the best center I possible which creates competition with­ bother me. I've gotten accustomed to it. have ever coached." in the line," he said. "At the present, it As long as we win, that's good enough for This is a strong statement coming doesn't look like Mark has much. Our line me." from a man who has over 30 years of will probably consist of two juniors and "Lumpy," as his teammates call him, football experience, both as player and three sophomores, with Mark having the is a criminal justice major who hopes to coach. Klinker himself recently was most experience by far. He will have to be enter some type of law enforcement field named the best center in Colorado his­ a leader for us this season." after graduation. tory. UNI didn't have much competition in What makes Hanssen so good? Klinker recruiting Hanssen out of high school, says hard work, intelligence, strength either, although Drake and other Gate­ and most of all, his love for the game. way Conference schools did recruit him. "Mark's dedication of wanting to be "Most Division I schools felt I was too good causes him to work at being good short," Hanssen said. "I looked at UNI year 'round. He is one of the strongest and liked what I saw. It had the best players on the team which means devo­ facilities, plus Coach Mudra (head coach tion in the weight room. He also is very Darrell) is a successful, big-name coach intelligent. Because he is in the central who is well thought of in the Quad Cities position on the line, he calls the blocking area. " schemes. He implements what we already Hanssen sees this year's team goals as have taught the linemen. He's our on­ going undefeated and winning the NCAA the-field coach," Klinker explained. 1-M championship. "We almost won it With all these strengths, does Hanssen last year, so we are really looking forward have any weaknesses? to getting to the championship game this "Mark tries to bull people out of the year," he said. way which causes him to miss his block Amongst his personal goals, Hanssen because he doesn't move his feet," included "staying healthy and achieving Klinker said with a laugh. "It's just a case post-season honors. Whatever comes my of relying too much on his superior way, I will be happy to accept." power." Klinker believes Hanssen will attain In 1985, Hanssen alternated at center his goal of becoming an All-American and each series of downs with Jeff Melchert possibly a professional player. "If given who graduated in May . In his first season, the chance, Mark will succeed," he said. Hanssen was the only freshman lineman "He needs exposure. He has the ability,

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22 Mike Smith

hen Northern Iowa quarterback touchdowns with a senior campaign with a quarterback as well, seeing action in 12 Mike Smith drops back to pass the school record ofl,924 yards and 19 more touch­ games. w.football, it might appear a rather downs. "There's competition between us, of u e position - a 5-10, 175-pound In the meantime, former Florida State course, but we help each other out," Smith quarterback being hunted down by 6-3, 240- head coach Mudra had moved along the commented. "Kevin's a great quarterback. pound growling linemen or 6-1, 210-pound coaching trails to Eastern Illinois, which he He's 6-4 and 220 pounds with a good arm. He charging linebackers. Not only is physical led to three NCAA post-season playoffs in five can see some things that I can't. He's more a damage a possibility, but vision is definitely seasons. However, he didn't lose his Florida straight drop-back quarterback, while I like to obscured. contacts. roll out and move a little bit more when I'm However, Smith has proven that with some "Coach Mudra recruited one of our seniors back there and maybe throw on the run smarts, a little shiftiness, and a little help from when I was a junior, and he had also talked to more." his friends on the offensive line, the smaller me," Smith recollected. "He came to UNI the Mudra is thankful to have two such tal­ guy can triumph. Who knows? .. . maybe next year, but still recruited me which I ented quarterbacks. "It's such an important Smith was even trying to beat the odds when thought was nice. He knows our coaches down position, and we're grateful to have two like he changed his UNI uniform number two there pretty well. " them. If something happened to both of them, years ago to a lofty 25, a number rarely worn Smith was more than just a quarterback at it could be disastrous to our season." by anyone passing a football. Wakulla County High, though. His favorite For good or bad, it's Smith who's the cen­ As the clever Smith relates, "! just have to sport was baseball, and he earned three varsity ter of focus when he steps onto the field. "I like be smarter than everyone else on the field and letters as a shortstop. He was a three-time all­ having control of the game," he explained. know what's going on. I have to read the conference and all-district performer and hit "Coach Allen sits in the booth with Coach defenses a lot better and know where people .409 as a senior. He also lettered three years on Mudra and calls the play. They're then sent in are going to be. A lot of times, I'll have to the basketball team as a point guard, leading from the sidelines, but occasionally I can throw to a spot if I lose sight of the receiver." his team in steals and assists as a senior. change the play if the defense is pressuring or The UNI junior proved his ability last year "After high school, I just wanted a schol­ blitzing." in his first full season as the Panthers' starting arship in football or baseball," Smith ex­ "Mike and Coach Allen have developed a quarterback by passing for 2,894 yards and 18 plained. "Baseball scholarships in Florida are good scheme," Mudra commented. "Mike's touchdowns. He also was a pretty shifty target · hard to come by, unless you're a pitcher. I was very bright and he has great determination for tacklers when he chose to run the ball. just looking for an opportunity to further my and a marvelous attitude. He really likes to Excluding quarterback sacks, Smith rushed education." play. He's a real catalyst for 11s and has the fo r 291 yards on 46 rushes beyond the line of Florida State recruited Smith and wanted potential to help us win a national champion- scrimmage, a 6.3 yard average per attempt. him to walk-on and try to earn a scholarship, ship." I As just a sophomore last season, he earned but it was not fina ncially possible for the The Panthers just fell short of that national second-team all-Gateway Conference honors young quarterback. "I chose UNI because of crown last fall, losing 40-33 in the semifinals and honorable mention all-American laurels. the scholarship and the excellent facilities in the UNI-Dome to eventual national cham­ In the final Division 1-AA statistics, he fin ­ here," Smith said. "I had to get away from pion Georgia Southern. "My goal is to win a ished sixth in the nation in passing efficiency home because there weren't many oppor­ championship before I leave here," Smith and 18th in total offense. tunities there." said. But how did this two-time all-state quar­ Smith was redshirted his freshman footba ll A communication/public relations major, terback from Wakulla County High School in campaign, but did see action on the Panthers' Smith has no definite career plans at the Florida end up making UNI his college choice? baseball team, hitting .286 as a shortstop. He moment, but did spend some time this sum­ The story may have begun about 11 years ago passed up baseball the next two seasons to mer at Ft. Knox, KY, in the Army's ROTC when Smith played football for the first time concentrate on spring football and his bid for training camp. After a month at home in the on a Pee Wee league team. His team won the the starting quarterback role. Having now Florida sunshine, Smith is now back in the local championship game over a team coached learned the Panther footba ll system qu ite Midwest, ready for another season leading the by current UNI head coach Darrell Mudra. effectively, Smith plans to return to the Pan­ Panthers. Sm ith continued to play quarterback, thers' baseball diamond next spring. If the UN I quarterback continues to elude, except for a brief period in junior high when In his first varsity football season in 1984, deceive, and outsmart his bigger defensive he was a linebacker. It wasn't long, though, Smith backed up senior signal caller Larry foes as in the past, then the Panthers can before he wisely switched back to the offense. Miller. He gained valuable experience, playing count on reaching even higher ground this "When I first got into high school, I wanted to in 10 games with his best effort being 196 fall. Remember, it's not the size of the dog in play receiver, " Smith said. "But they were yards passing against Eastern Illinois. the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. hurting for a quarterback, so they put me in After the departure of Miller, the UNI quar­ there because they knew I could throw." terbacking chores were then turned over to It turned out to be a profitable decision for Smith and fellow sophomore Kevin Willard, his high school team as he twice earned first­ who redshirted in 1984 and backed up Miller team all -state honors and led his squad to a the previous season. Smith secured the start­ state championship as a junior. He followed up a ing spot to begin the season last fall , but the junior season of 1,826 yards passing and 23 California native Willard was a very capable

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team selection in both football and basketball. chosen in the state to attend the Athlete­ Player of the Year in both sports. Personal - Leader Conference sponsored by the Gover­ A business education major. Enjoys model nor's Council on Phys ical Fitness. Also building and water skiing. Born Apr. 10, 1965. received several honors in baseball and basket­ Son of Charles Willard. Was married this sum­ ball. Ranked in the top 10 percent of his scho­ mer. Coach Allen: "Kevi n is as fine a no. 2 lastic class. Personal - Born Dec. 15, 1964. quarterback as there is in the whole country. Maj oring in business. Son of Jan Smith. He's a better pro prospect than Mike Smith , Enjoys billiards, darts, scuba diving and rat­ because of his size and throwing ability. The tlesnake hunts. Spent a couple weeks this only thing that differentiates Kevin and Mike summer at ROTC camp. Coach Allen: "Mike is is Mike's ability to avoid the rush. At 6-6, a winner - he has that competitive nature. Kevin can d eliver the football even when We've been running the same offense now for under pressure. He will play more this year so three years and he has a great fee l for it. It's we can take advantage of his abilities and to built around his abilities. He has a strong arm lessen the pressure on Mike. Having Kevin is for both the dropback and play action pass. He like being a manager in baseball with a great possesses uncanny abi li ty to make things hap­ relief pitcher. He has no fear and we can put pen. He ties it all together. He's too short but him in at any time to help the team." his knowledge, quick feet and release over­ Passing Att Comp Pct Yds Int TD Lg HG come his lack of size." 1983 76 27 .355 369 6 2 75 143 Passing Att Comp Pct Yds Int TD Lg HG 1985 43 20 .465 311 · 1 4 62 154 1984 77 39 .506 726 5 2 67 196 1985 358 205 .573 2894 15 18 72 338 25 Mike Smith QB 5-10 175 Quarterbacks Smith, Messingham (kneeling) FL and Willard Jr. Crawfordville, Past Year - Starter, playing in all 13 games. Quarterbacks Finished sixth in the nation in passing effi­ Wide Receivers 10 Courtney Messingham QB 5-11 ciency (136.7 rating points) and 18th in total I Anthony Price WR 6-2 196 170 Fr. Waterloo, IA offense (218.9 yards per game). Gateway Con­ So. Chicago, IL Past Year - Redshirted. ference Offensive Player of the Year and AP 1- Past Year - Played in all 13 games, primarily High School - Lettered three years in golf, AA Honorable Mention All-American. Second as a backup to Scott Francke at split end. twice in football and baseball and once in track in the league in passing (214.3 yards per game) Caught six passes for 54 yards, scoring once. at West High School. An All -Big 5, All-Big 8 and second in total offense. High game of 338 Also returned four kickoffs fo r 72 yards. Col­ selection, Metro Area MVP, Co-MVP in the Big yards against Northeast Missouri State. Col­ lege Career - Redshirted in 1984. High 8, AP 1st team All-State, Des Moines Register lege Career - Played his first year of college School - Earned three letters in football and Elite Team, USA Today Honorable Mention ball in 1984 after being redshirted in 1983. one in basketball at Chicago Vocational High All-American in football. Quarterbacked the Backed up Larry Miller. Played in 10 games, School. All-City, All-Area, All-Ch icago Sun North squad in the Shrine All-Star game. Led with his best effort being against Eastern Illi­ Times. Personal - Majoring in communica­ West to high school state championships. nois, throwing for 196 yards. Played shortstop ti ons, rad io-TV. Enjoys music and great Baseball starter since seventh grade. State on the UN I baseball team in 1984. High School speeches. Hopes to become a pro player and AAU gymnastics champion in 1976. Personal - An All -Stater from Wakulla County High later a sports broadcaster or disc jockey. Born - Majoring in mathematics. Son of Ron Mes­ School. Prep team won the state champion­ Mar. 8, 1966. Coach Salmon: "Anthony has singham and Louise Bright. Enjoys playing ship twice in his three years. Threw 20 touch­ outstanding speed. Hopefully, he'll come back golf in his spare time. Hopes to become a downs each of his last two years. Also a team in the fall in the same shape he left in. He's coach and get an engineering degree. Born leader on defense. Made Street and Smith's probably one of the fastest guys on the team. Oct. 23, 1966. Awarded Black Hawk County official 1982 Yearbook of "Top Senior Quarter­ We 'll try to use him more than last year. He Scholarship. Coach Allen: " Courtney is back Prospects" and was one of 100 students gives us a good change of pace ai this position. another quarterback that falls into the same category as Mike Smith. He lacks a lot in physical attributes but he makes up for it in his innate desire to win. He was a pleasant surprise in the spring, showing a lot of ability, just as he did as a senior in high school. Along with Smith and Kevi n Willard, I think we definitely have the best three quarterbacks we've ever had." 16 Kevin Willard QB 6-5 212 Jr. Chula Vista, CA Past Year - Played behind Mike Smith in 12 games, completing 20 of 43 passes for 311 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Best game was 154 yards versus Northwest Missouri State. College Career - Redshirted in 1984 following an appendectomy in August. Played behind Larry Miller as a freshman in 1983. Best game was 143 yards against Central Missouri State. High School - Lettered two years at Chula Vista High School in football, basketball and baseball. An All-South Bay first Wide receivers Pattee, Gonzalez, Francke, Price, Frazee, Wathen, Budner and Bullocks 24 We'll also use him when we play two tight qualifi er in 400 low hurdles. Personal - last fall. He also can be used as an outside ends." Majoring in administrative management. receiver if needed. He's made great improve­ Receiving No Yds Avg TD LC Enjoys all kinds of athletics and music. Born ment since he was a freshman when he walked 1985 6 54 9.0 1 16 Dec. 2, 1964. Coach Salmon: "Eric was a great on." surprise last fal l. He was a big help taking into Receiving No Yds Avg TD LC 3 Luis Gonzalez WR 5-10 164 1985 8 100 12.5 1 19 Sr. Miami, FL consideration all the injuries we had. He par­ ticipated in track this spring but will battle Past Year - Played in 11 of 13 games due to for 80 Sherrod Howard TE 6-3 230 a starting position when he comes back separated shoulder. Caught 13 passes fo r 132 in the So. Chicago, IL fall. He'll probably be our kickoff retu yards. Return rner. " Past Year - Played in all 13 games, backing ed two punts fo r 10 yards and one Receiving No Yds Avg TD LC kickoff fo r 23 ya rds. Junior College - 1985 21 234 11.1 0 21 up Brian Baker until he went down in the first Attended William R ainey Harper Coll ege playoff game. Caught 35 passes for 549 yards, where he lettered in football two years. High 87 Pat Bullocks WR 6-2 185 scoring five times. Seventh in the conference School - Graduate of Christopher Columbus Jr. Topeka, KS in receiving. College Career - Redshirted in High School. Lettered in football three times, Past Year - Redshirted. Junior College - 1984. High School - One of the few high baseball twice and track once. Named All-Con­ Led the conference as a freshman in recep­ school players to hit a homerun out of Com­ ference in 1983. Personal - Majoring in busi­ tions with 39 catches for 690 yards at Butler isky Park. Graduate of Simeon Vocational ness. Born Sept. 25, 1965 . Enj oys play ing County Community College. High School - High School. Personal - Majoring in crimi­ basketball and dancing. Son of Liliana Tru- Graduate of Highland Park High School. Let­ nology. Son of Ethel Brown. Born Dec. 4, .. jillo. Coach Salmon: "Luis was our most con­ tered in football, basketball and track. All ­ 1966. Coach Salmon: "Sherrod has unlimited sistent receiver l ast year. You can always Confe rence fo rward, All-Confe rence wide potential. He needs to realize football is t he count on him to catch the ball. He has good receiver, ranked in top three in the city in game that he has a chance to excell in. He had qu ickness and is very elusive. He goes 110 track with a high jump of 6-9. Personal - a great year last year. We need him out there percent every play. H e missed some games Majoring in physical education. Enjoys play­ everyday. Of all the receivers, he has the best because of a separated shoulder but managed ing basketball and experimenting with music chance of playing after college if that's what he to come back and play in the spring. We're systems. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bul­ wants." counting on him to be a major factor. " locks. Bo rn May 21, 1965. Nicknamed Receiving No Yds Avg TD LC Receiving No Yds Avg TD LC "Skeetz." Coach Salmon: "Pat had a decent 1985 35 549 15.7 5 31 1985 13 132 10.2 0 28 spring. He needs to learn our system more to 89 Brian Baker TE 6-4 228 Jr. 4 Scott Francke WR 5-11 173 compete. He has good speed, hands and leap­ Lovilia, IA Sr. Streamwood, IL ing ability. He has the potential to be a ve ry Past Year - Played in 12 games, breaking his Past Year - Primary starter at split end. Led good player." hand in the fi rst playoff game. Caught 25 the team with 50 catches for 810 yards and five passes for 363 yards, scoring twice. College touchdowns. Returned one punt for 11 yards Career - Played in 10 games as a freshman, and one kickoff fo r 13 'yards. Fifth in t he scoring once. Named Player of the Week for league in receiving. A second team All -Con­ his effort against Western Illinois, filling in for ference pick by the coaches and first team pick the injured Marty Bruder. Caught four passes by the media. Junior College -Attended Col­ for 95 yards. Named UNI Receiver Newcomer lege of DuPage where he was an All -Con­ of the Year. High School - Attended Albia ference selection. High School - Graduate of High School, earning four letters in track and Streamwood High School. Lettered in football three each in basketball, football and baseball. and baseball two years and track once. Was an A two-time All-Conference pick, a third team All-Conference pick in 1983 and named to the INA All-State pick, a second team Class 3A pick Elgin (IL) Courier News Special Mention and also was named All-Conference three squad. Personal - Majoring in criminology times in basketball. Personal - Born and hopes to be a detective or to work with Sept. 17, 1965. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill juvenile delinquents. Enjoys fishing and hunt­ Baker. High school coach was John Casebolt. ing. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich Francke. High A physical education major. His mother was a School coach was Dave Smiley. Born Feb. 16, basketball player and brother Kevin played 1965. Coach Salmon: "Scott works very well two years with the Buffalo Bills. Hopes to be a with our quarterback. He has good quickness Tight ends Baker, Armstrong, Lindaman football and basketball coach. Coach Salmon: and isn't afraid to go across midfield and catch and Howard "Brian was withheld from all contact work in the football. For us to be successful, he has to the spring after breaking his hand last fall. catch as many as or more passes than last year. Tight Ends He's a great receiver with the best hands on He's close to being one of the best receivers 15 Terry Armstrong TE 6-0 190 the team. He's football smart. this school has had." He can catch So. South Bend, IN the ball in a crowd and hasn't any fear. Of all Receiving No Yds Avg TD LC Past Year - Played in all 13 games as a fresh­ the receivers, he's the most coachable and he 1985 50 810 16.2 5 51 man. Despite playing behind Brian Baker and understands the role of rotating the tight Sherrod Howard, he caught eight passes for 81 Eric White WR 6-0 178 ends." 100 yards, scoring once. College Career - Receiving No Yds Avg TD LC Jr. Burlington, IA Redshirted in 1984. High School - Graduate 1984 16 257 16.l 1 42 Past Year - Shared starting duties with Scott of LaSalle High School where he earned three 1985 25 363 14.5 2 28 Owens last year at flanker, playing in 10 letters each in football, track and diving. Was games. Caught 21 passes for 234 yards and All-Conference and named to the All-State returned two kickoffs for 31 yards. Captured team by the Herald. Personal - Son of Doro­ four first places in conference outdoor track thy Armstrong. Majoring in computer sci­ meet, winning both hurdle races. College ence. Enjoys scuba diving. Born Dec. 20, Career - Redshirted in 1984. High School ­ 1965. Coach Salmon: "Terry played all spring Earned four letters in swimming, three in on a stress fracture and still had a good prac­ track and two in football at Burl ington High tice. He's got guts - he wants it real bad. We'd School. All-Hawkeyeland, firs t team All -Mis­ have to say right now that he is the no. 1 tight sissippi 8, Special Mention All-State in foot­ end based on his spring performance. Hope­ ball. State champion in 110 high hurdles and fully, he'll see more playing time than he did 25 Offensive tackles Kolthoff, Spoden, Dumler, Flynn, Botkin and Dave Campbell Offensive Tackles 69 Paul Flynn OT 6-5 270 Jr. Dubuque, IA Past Year - Transfer from Drake University after the Bulldogs dropped to Division III. College Career - Redshirted at Drake in Born Mar. 27, 1966. Enjoys skiing, fishing Offensive Guards 1984. High School - Graduate of Wahlert and listening to music. Coach Klinker: "Mark High School. Missed first three games of his has developed info an excellent player. He has 62 Scott Smallwood OG 6-3 250 senior prep season because of mononucleosis. the athletic ability to be an excellent pass Jr. South Haven, KS Team went 7-2 and was runnerup in the Mis­ blocker. He's dedicated to becoming stronger Junior College - All -Conference first team sissippi Valley Conference. Honorable Men­ and in developing his ability to drive block. I center and Honorable Mention All-American tion All-Conference. Two 0 year letterman in expect great things from him in the fal l." at Butler County Community College. High wrestling also. Personal - Son of Mr. and School - Graduate of South Haven High Mrs. Tom Flynn. Majoring in business man­ 73 Steve Spoden OT 6-3 250 School where he earned four letters each in agement. Born Aug. 21 , 1965. Coach Klinker: So. Worthington, IA football , track and basketball. An All-Con­ "Paul had to make the adjustment this spring Past Year - Played backup after walking on. ference tight end and All-State noseguard. to a new system. He started out playing at left High School - Graduate of Beckman High Personal - Majoring in political science. Son tackle and was switched to right tackle, which School where he earned two letters each in of Shari Vanzant. Born Dec. 22, 1965. Enjoys helped him make the adjustment. He should football and wrestling and one in golf. All­ fishing, hunting and golf. Hopes to be a col­ compete for a starting job but he needs to Conference and Special Mention Des Moines lege football coach. Coach Klinker: "Scott had improve his footwork. He's very dedicated." Register Elite Team. Personal - Majoring in to work very hard adjusting from the center to 70 Ken Kolthoff OT 6-4 280 psychology. Son of Mr . and Mrs . James guard position. He's an exceptional individual, Jr. Waterloo, IA Spoden. Born Sept. 4, 1965. Enjoys fishing dedicated and hardworking. He's a tough Past Year - Redshirted after breaking an and scuba diving. Relative of Pete Spoden, player with excellent ability. He should pro­ ankle in preseason. College Career - who played basketball at UN I in the '50s. vide us with exceptional depth at this position. Replaced starter Troy Thomas in the line after Coach Klinker: "Steve has developed into an He also could play a reserve role at center. He Thomas' injury in 1984. Named Most excellent player. He's a pure walkon who could needs to improve his pass blocking." Improved player in the line. Played primarily develop into the best lineman on the squad. 65 Jeff Chambers OG 6-3 255 on the junior varsity squad his freshman year. He has a unique ability to pass block, in fact is So. Ankeny, IA High School - A first team IOPA All-Stater, the best on the team at it. He needs to improve Past Year - Played backup after walking on . Des Moines Register Elite Team, first team All­ upon his drive blocking but we expect great High School - Graduate of Ankeny High Conference and first team All -Big Five selectee things from him." School. Personal - Born Dec. 20, 1965. from Cedar Falls High School. 1983 Big Eight Coach Klinker: "Jeff has developed excep­ wrestlin g champion. Personal - Born 78 Dave Campbell OT 6-5 225 tional strength in the off-season. He's done an Nov. 19, 1964. Majoring in industrial tech­ Fr. Spencer, IA excellent job both with his run and pass block­ nology. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kolthoff. Past Year - Redsh irted. High School - ing. He was a pure walkon as a freshman. He Coach Klinker: "Ken had to use the spring to Graduate of Spencer High School where he has grown from 190 to 255 pounds. He has get back in the groove after sitting out all last earned two letters each in baseball, track, bas­ excellent running ability which is an addi­ year. He has completely recovered and should ketball and football. All -Conference football tional asset at this position." be an excellent tackle. He's the strongest on and basketball two years, Honorable Mention the team but he needs to improve his foot All-State, second team All-Big Eight, men­ 67 Louie Cox OG 6-4 265 work. He's a big help in pass protection." tioned in Bluechip Magazine. Personal- Son Jr. Wichita, KS 71 Mark Botkin OT 6-4 220 of Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell. Born Dec. 11 , Junior College - An All-American at Butler So. Marion, IA 1966. Coach Klinker: "Dave is an exceptional County Community College and two-year All­ Past Year - Played backup. College Career­ young player who was recruited as a tight end Conference pick. High School - Gradual~ of Redshirted in 1984. High School - Graduate and then played defensive end last year. He West High School where he was All-City, All­ of Linn Mar High School where he earned two made the switch to tackle this spring. His state second team and Shrine Game partici­ letters each in football, basketball and track. athletic ability will allow him to be a great pant. Coach Klinker: "Louie has exceptional First team All-Conference, All-Metro and All­ player at this position. He'll be a valuable ability with unlimited potential. He could be a state in football and All-Conference in track backup player this fa ll. " great guard. We have very high expectations with a discus specialty. Personal - Majoring for him. He has exceptional strength and size in business. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Botkin. and his abil ity to run makes him one of the 26 Centers Cook, Hanssen an Gregg Gustafson s Pee es, Eilander and Hill 51 Mark Hanssen OC 6-1 225 best guards in our league. He had' to adjust to Jr. Davenport, IA Fullbacks pass blocking from a run-oriented offense at Past Year - Shared starting duties with Jeff 40 John Hill FB 5-9 205 Butler but he has done very well." Melchert. College Career - Played about half Jr. Davenport, IA 72 Tom Solbeck OG 6-2 230 the time backing up Melchert as a freshman. Past Year - Played primarily backup to Errol So. Overland Park, KS Named UNI Newcomer of the Year in the Peebles. Played in all 13 games, carrying the Past Year - Played backup. High School - offensive line. High School - Attended Cen­ ball 34 times fo r 203 yards. Best game was 109 Graduate of Shawnee Mission East High tral High School where he lettered twice in yards versus Northwest Missouri State. Col­ School where he earned two letters each in football and once in track. Named All-Mis­ lege Career - Played in eight games as a football and track and ORultimate has developed into a great center. He's proba­ tion and was a co-captain. Personal - Born of dedication. He came on a scholarship as a bly the best in the league and is a legitimate Aug. 20, 1966. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William freshman, lost it, and regained it for the fall. All-American candidate. He has exceptional Hill. Majoring in business management. He worked hard, doing all the things neces­ strength and great ability to make the difficult Enjoys weightlifting. Coach Klinker: "John sary to become a good player. His dedication blocks. He's a superb pass blocker and is one of has developed into a great player. He dedicated has paid off and should give us good depth." the strongest players on the squad. He's the himself to weight training in the off-season Iowa arm wrestling champion. He's very dedi­ with phenomenal results. He's been plagued Centers cated - a hardworking player who loves the by injuries but his weightlifting has helped his 50 Gregg Gustafson OC 6-3 246 game. He 's our on-the-field coach who aggressiveness. He's a great contact player and Fr. Corydon, IA executes the calls which establishes the block­ didn't have any injuries in the spring. His development gives exceptional Past Year - Redsh irted .High School - Grad­ ing patterns." depth at the running back uate of Wayne High School where he earned 66 Ray Cook OC 6-2 226 position. He 's an excellent blocker and has shown improvement four letters each in track and baseball and Sr. Burbank, IL in his running ability. He probably three each in football and basketball. Two-year College Career - Has played a reserve role in will share start­ ing time, the way All-Conference in basketball. Four-year con­ virtually every position in the line. High we shuffle our backs in and out." ference champ in discus, three-year state School - Graduate of Reavis High School where he earned three letters each in baseball Rushing Att Yds Avg TD Lg HG qualifier. Four-time All-Conference pick in 1984 and football and one in basketball. An All­ 34 168 4.9 2 24 63 baseball. First team All-Conference as a line­ 1985 34 203 6.0 0 71 109 Conference, All-Area, Special Mention All­ backer and center and Honorable Mention All­ 48 Errol Peebles FB state pick in 1982, the year his team was Class 5-8 221 state pick as a junior and All-Conference cen­ So. Chicago, IL ter and linebacker and second 6A state champ. They were runnerups in 1980 team All-State Past Year - Played in all 13 games as a fresh­ as a senior. Personal - Majoring and '81. In baseball, he was All-Conference in account­ man after being redshirted in 1984, starting ing and thinking of a possible law degree and had the best ERA in the league. Personal . Son most of the time. Second on the team in rush­ of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gustafson. - Majoring in physical education. Son of Mr. Born June ing, carrying the ball 206 times for 996 yards, 15, 1966. Enjoys lifting weights, and Mrs. John Cook. Born Apr. 11 , 1965. playing golf scoring twice. Also caught 11 passes for 108 and basketball. Enjoys fishing and radio electronics. Would A State of Iowa scholar. Coach yards. High game was 151 yards versus Indiana Klinker: "Gregg is an exceptional like to coach baseball and football, eventually young cen­ State. Seventh in the league in rushing. High ter who should develop into a good player. We in the collegiate ranks. Coach Klinker: "Ray School - Graduate of Simeon High School would hope he works hard and has been our utility lineman. He has played becomes a solid where he lettered three years in football. backup to strengthen the position every position, providing us with good backup . He gained Named All-Conference. Personal - Born July size and strength ability. His biggest asset is his ability to in the off-season and 19, 1965. Majoring in criminology. Coach improved in his pass protection. He needs to execute the deep snap. He's very dedicated and improve his run blocking." is an exceptional squad member. He's very team-oriented." 27 Klinker: "Errol is a gifted athlete with great All-State, Most Valuable Player and captain. 6 Mike Angell PK 6-0 192 strength and ability. He has a bowling-ball Personal - Majoring in industrial tech­ So. Mason City, IA style of running which makes him difficult to nology. Son of Richard Gougis. Born July 14, Past Year - Started until Kevin Mote took stop. He has improved his blocking skills and 1967. Coach Klinker: "Jeff is one of our young over the reins in the playoffs. Played in 12 we anticipate another big year from him." players who has shown exceptional running games, successful on 29 of 33 PATs and 15 of Rushing Att Yds Avg TD Lg HG ability. He needs to improve his blocking skills 22 field goals, with the longest his first colle­ 1985 206 996 4.8 2 28 151 but we expect good things from him in the giate kick, a 47-yarder at Drake. Second lead­ Receiving No Yds Avg TD Lg future. He gives us good depth in the back­ ing scorer on the team and third leading 1985 11 108 9.8 0 29 field ." scorer in the conference. Was second in the 33 Brett Graybill HB 5-11 200 league in field goals per game. Eighth in the Jr. Cherokee, IA nation . College Career - Redshirted in 1984 Junior College - Transfer from Iowa Central ' after walking on. High School - Attended Junior College by way of Iowa State, sitting Mason City High School, earning two letters out last season. First team All-Conference and in football and three in track. First team All­ All-American. High School - Graduate of Big Eight, first team All-State Des Moines Washington High School where he lettered Register and second team All-State INA in three times each in football and track. All­ 1983. Personal -Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Mike Conference and All-State selection. Personal Angell. Born Dec. 30, 1965. Coach Remmert: - Majoring in physical education. Son of Mr. "Mike lost his starting job at the end of last and Mrs . Gaylen Graybill. . Coach Klinker: season but he kicked well in the spring and at "Brett has shown good running ability with the end, apparently has won his job back. He excellent blocking skills. He will contribute a has a strong leg. He works extremely hard and great deal and will be valuable depth-wise." is dedicated to being a good kicker. His com­ petitive nature hurts - he needs to relax more. He has further range than Kevin (Mote)." Halfbacks Graybill, Boyd and Gougis Kicking PAT FG LG 1985 29-33 15-22 47 Halfbacks 29 Kevin Mote PK 5-10 165 27 Carl Boyd HB 5-6 169 Jr. Robins, IA Jr. Chicago, IL Past Year - Played backup to Mike Angell Past Year- Led the team in rushing with 288 until the playoffs. Played in four games, mak­ carries and 1,258 yards, with a high game of ing all 11 of his PATs and all five of his field 203 versus Delaware State. Second team All­ goals. College Career- Transfer from Cornell Conference. Fourth in the league in rushing College. He broke his leg in a dormitory acci­ and first in scoring. Led the team in scoring dent during the winter of 1984. High School with 116 points on 17 rushing TDs and two - Graduate of Cedar Rapids Kennedy High reception TDs. Was third on the team receiv­ School, earning three letters in football. All­ ing. Finished 22nd in the country in rushing, Conference in 1983. Personal - Majoring in seventh in scoring and 21st in all-purpose management-finance. Son of Mr. and Mrs. running. College Career - Redshirted in Kenneth Mote. Born Sept. 23, 1964. Enjoys ice 1984 after breaking his collarbone in pre­ fishing, working on cars, mushroom hunting season. Was expected to be a starter. Played in and playing tennis and golf. Coach Remmert: one varsity game in 1983, carrying the ball "Kevin is an exceptional kicker. He has good three times for 27 yards. High School-Grad­ strength for a small kicker. Last year, he con­ uate of Julian High School, lettering in foot­ tinued to work hard and won a starting job in ball four times. Named All-State, All-City and Kickers Netusil, Klatt, Gustafson, the playoffs. He started out the spring well and All-Section twice. Personal - Majoring in Angell and Mote then went into a slump, losing his job. He's sociology and hopes to become a law enforcer. Kickers our most consistent kicker and I' think we'll Born July 25, 1965. Son of Wilma Boyd. 2 Mike Klatt P 6-0 195 continue to use both he and Mike (Angell). Enjoys playing chess. Coach Klinker: "Carl is Mike has fu rther range, but Kevin is more our bright, shining star. There are no adjec­ Jr. Oelwein, IA accurate." Past Year - Played in only one game, behind tives to describe him. He's a little man with a Kicking PAT F'G LG Clay Netusil. Punted once for 43 yards. Col­ big heart. He has exceptional running ability 1985 11-11 5-5 40 and is a devastating blocker. It's unlimited lege Career - Transferred from Iowa, sitting out the 1984 season. High School- Graduate 31 Clay Netusil P 6-2 215 what he can do. He's also an excellent receiver Sr. Ames, IA which gives us another dimension. He's a of Oelwein High School where he received seven letters in foo tball, basketball and golf. Past Year- Punted in all 13 games. Averaged great team player and leader on the field. He All-Conference two years and Honorable Men­ 41.1 , with a longest of 63. Second in the con­ could be considered an extra backfield coach. tion All-State his senior year. Personal - ference. Second team All-Conference in the Pound for pound. he's probably the strongest Majoring in physical education. Son of Mr. media voting. Had 23 punts inside the 20 and player on the team." and Mrs. Howard Klatt. Born Mar. 12, 1965. 11 touchbacks. College Career - Played Rushing Att Yds Avg TD Lg HG behind Mike Johnson until he graduated in 1983 3 27 9.0 0 13 27 Enjoys golfing and spending time with his family. Coach Remmert: "Mike continues to 1983. Played in all 11 games in 1984, averag­ 1985 288 1258 4.4 17 30 203 ing 41.9, placing ninth in the nation and first Receiving No Yds Avg TD Lg wait patiently in the wings, waiting fo r the 1985 37 459 12.4 2 60 incumbent to falter. He's the reason why Clay in league. High School - Attended Ames 28 Jeff Gougis HB 5-9 185 (Netusil) has improved so much . There's close High School. Lettered one year in football , competition between the two. Mike probably basketball and baseball. All-Big Eight in foot­ Fr. Chicago, IL ball. Personal - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Past Year - Redshirted. High School - is the best second team punter in the nation." Punting No Yds Avg Lg Bl Netusil. Majoring in public relations. Born Graduate of Chicago Vocational where he let­ Jan. 27, 1964. Coach Remmert: "Clay is an tered four times in football. All-Section, All­ 1985 1 43 43.0 43 0 City Public League, All-Area, Special Mention 28 Defense Park, where he was an All-Conference end. Named MVP in 1983. Earned one letter in wrestling and three in football. Personal - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bealles. Born Aug. 28, 1966. Majoring in business. Enjoys weightlift­ ing, playing basketball, fishing and skiing. Coach Hemmert: "He's been a starter since a freshman, gaining the opportunity because of injuries. We had no drop in strength because we were forced to play him so soon. He's an exceptional player, giving 100 percent all the time. He has good speed but has suffered from a few nagging injuries. He should be one of our top quarterback sackers. He has quickness and speed and high playing intensity. He sel­ dom has a bad practice in terms of effort and has an outstanding work effort during the game. He can beat bigger, stronger guys because of his quickness." Schissel, Carlson, Hansel, Ste/ken, Beal/es and Donnel Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks Defensive ends 1984 9 14 23 0 4 excellent weapon to have returning to the pro­ 59 Luke Carlson DE 6-2 225 1985 13 25 38 1 2 gram. He made giant strides this past season So. Ankeny, IA in terms of greater hang time, with numerous Past Year - Played backup. College Career ­ Defensive Tackles punts down inside the 10. We worked very Redshirted in 1984. High School - Graduate 57 Russ Rubie DT 6-2 240 hard on our punting game and he responded of Ankeny High School. Second team All­ So. Dubuque, IA well. He had an awesome game in the playoffs state. Personal - Born Nov. 5, 1965. Major­ Past Year - Played backup. High School - against Eastern Washington. It's become ing in science. Son of Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Graduate of Hempstead High School. Re­ more important to the team to have a good Carlson. Coach Hemmert: "Luke was a pleas­ ceived nine letters. First team All-Conference punting game. He can kick us out of trouble ant surprise in the spring. He has made steady twice, first team All-State in two polls, Honor­ and put our opponents in 'abad position." development the last couple of years and made able Mention All-American, mentioned in In­ Punting No Yds Avg Lg Bl his presence known in the spring. He's gotten side the Blue Chips magazine as one of the 1984 54 2264 41.9 69 0 a great deal bigger and his speed improved 1985 67 2752 41.1 63 0 Gold List. Personal - Majoring in physical through the spring weight program. He's a education. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rubie. good technician and right at the borderline of Born Sept. 26, 1965. Coach Hemmert: "Russ Defensive Ends being an honor student. He's an intelligent had the misfortune of an ankle injury in the 42 Art Stelken DE 6-3 225 player. With three more years of eligibility, spring giving him only one wee~ of practice. Sr. Manchester IA he'll definitely make a contribution." As a result, he had limited visibility to the Past Year - Starter at left end. Had 12 solo 92 Allen Donnel DE 6-5 256 coaches. He was doing a good job at the time of and 12 assisted tackles, with one fumble Jr. Syracuse, KS his injury. He has the potential to be a big recovery and one sack. College Career - Past Year - Redshirted. Junior College - help. He also could be valuable on specialty Starter in 1984 until injured in second game, Attended Garden City Community College teams." missing the rest of the season. Played pri­ where he was named Most Valuable Defensive Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks marily behind Mark Holmes at outside line­ Player, captain and All-Conference. High 1985 2 2 4 0 2 backer three years ago. Redshirted in 1982. School - Graduate of Syracuse High School 63 Terry Orth DT 6-1 244 Played a lot on speciality teams. High School where he received fou r letters in track and Sr. Cedar Falls, IA ' - Highly recruited out of West Delaware three each in football and cross country. All ­ Past Year - Starter. First team All-Con­ High School. All-Conference two straight Conference linebacker two years and All-State ference. Fifty one total tackles and second on years, first team All-State in football. All-Con­ his senior year. Personal - Majoring in gen­ the team in sacks with five. Honorable Men­ ference in wrestling and track where he placed eral studies. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Don­ tion All-American . College Career - Played seventh in the state discus. Also received Hon­ nel. Born Oct. 3, 1964. Coach Hemmert: behind Joe O'Brien in 1984. Did see some var­ orable Mention status in basketball. Personal "Allen is still making the adjustment to a front sity action as a freshman. High School - - A community health major. Son of Mr. and position. There's no question about his size, Attended Cedar Falls High School where he Mrs. Art Stelken. Born Sept. 19, 1963. Enjoys speed and intensity. He can really run. He's was a third team IDPA All-State selection, a hunting and fishing. Coach Hemmert: "Art is great at getting down fie ld and chasing down first team All-Conference pick and a 1983 Big a fifth-yea r senior and very experienced. He's the broken play. He's part of an entire group Eight heavyweight wrestling champion. Re­ as technically sound as anyone in our front that works really hard. He's run the rodeo ceived three letters each in football, track and line. He's not overwhelming in size. We hope circuit." wrestling. Personal - Born Oct. 7, 1964. to keep him healthy - he's had a rash of 99 Jeff Bealles DE 6-3 225 Majoring in management technology. Son of injuries which has prevented him play ing - Jr. Orland Park, IL Mr. and Mrs . Clint Orth. Enjoys cycles, and because of that he's been an on-and-off Past Year - Shared starting duties. Had a weightlifting and leather working. Coach starter. We look for him to be one of our total of 38 tackles, one forced fumble, two Hemmert: "He has played the same position stronger front four. He makes a difference fumble recoveries, one interception and two since high school, so he's right on schedule. when he's available." sacks. Second team All -Conference. College Terry is difficult to handle down inside Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sack Career - Saw a lot of action as a freshman. An because of his great strength qnd quickness. 1983 1 9 10 0 1 important reserve playing in nine games. UNI He fits the mold because he has the responsi­ 1984 4 4 8 0 0 defensive line Newcomer of Year. High School bility of holding the middle of the li ne. He 1985 12 12 24 0 1 - Graduate of Andrew High School in Tinley 29 joys hunting. Coach Remmert: "Mark gives a little extra through his leadersh ip and work ethic. He welds things together. He gives that little 'umph' when the team needs it. He's very coachable. It's an advantage to have a guy coming back with his experience and who is so well liked. His level of intensity fits in with the others." Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks 1983 5 22 27 0 1 1984 25 52 77 5 3 1985 20 67 87 3 2 53 Guy Schwarz ILB 5-11 230 Jr. Coral Springs, FL Junior College - Played three semesters at Waldorf Junior College an d spent one semester at Mississippi State. All -Region and Defensive tackles Orth, Mike Campbell, Miller, Denny Hansen, Harris and Klosterman Honorable Mention All-American. High School - Graduate of Marshalltown (IA) Hi gh seems to have recovered from his kn ee injury Coach Remmert: "Barry was new this spring School. Earned letters in baseball , track and suffered in the fall. He got back into the swing after transferring. He has excellent potential, football. All -Conference, MVP , Def of things quicker than I thought, participating ensive particularly with his height. He could be our Player of the Year, second team All -State. Per­ in heavy-duty scrimmaging in the spring." fastest guy inside. He comes from an athletic Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks sonal - Majoring in community recreation. family , with a brother being drafted in the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schwarz. Born 1983 1 0 1 0 0 sixth round out of South Dakota State. He just 1984 3 5 8 0 1 Nov. 11, 1964. Enjoys fishing, hunting and lift­ needs more time to develop but he had an out­ ing weights. Coach Remmert: "Guy was an 1985 24 27 51 0 5 standing career at Waldorf. " 68 Dennis Hansen DT 6-0 245 eye opener in spring practice. He drew a lot of 44 Bob Storbeck ILB 6-3 217 attention with Jr. Cedar Falls, IA his tenacity. His hitting ability Sr. Moline, IL is tops. He and the rest of the inside line­ Junior College - Transfer from Iowa Central Past Year - Starter. Tied on the team in most backers wi ll make this position the strongest Community College. High School - Gradu­ assisted tackles with 67. One fumble recovery on defense. His blitzing is outstanding. He fits ate of Cedar Fall s High School. Coach Rem­ and 10 passes broken up. College Career - in real well with what we're doing. Several of mert: "Denny showed some sparks of abi li ty Junior varsity or reserve player his first two his hits in the spring caused fumbles . He won this spring. He gives us exce llent depth. He years. High School -Attended Moline Senior the winter conditioning overall weight contest played outside linebacker at Fort Dodge . He High School, playing defensive end and tight in benching, squats and dead lifts . He's our has great strength because he's a good we ight end. All-Conference on both sides of the ball. fastest linebacker. He was forced to sit out last lifter. He also has exce ll ent speed and quick­ MVP. Chamber high school and Outstanding year after transferring. He's too good not to be ness . He just needs more time. " Young Athlete. A first team All-Metro selec­ on the field. " 90 Mike Campbell DT 6-1 240 tion at tight end. All-Conference American So. East Moline, IL Legion Baseball. Two letters each in football, Past Year - Played backup. High School - basketball, baseball. Personal - Born Jan. 3, Graduate of Un ited Township High School. 1965. Majoring in business. Son of Mr. and Earned fo ur letters in football , two in baseball Mrs. Clyde Storbeck. Coach Remmert: "Bob is and one in wrestling. All-Conference line­ one of our returning starters. He is an out­ backer and guard, All-Metro guard, Quad City standing all-around athlete. His height makes Times All-Star, played in the Shrine Game. him a threat in pass defense. He plays the pass Personal - Majoring in physical education. very well. He's an intelligent player and is a Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell. Born good matchup with (Mark) Farley. I don't re­ Jan . 28, 1967. Enjoys playing his guitar. call having two seniors such as these two with Coach Remmert: "Mike is one of our fresh­ as much wealth of experience and past suc­ men who did very well. He was one of the few cess. " freshmen who wasn't redshirted . He was Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks called upon to be a starter in the playoffs with 1984 10 18 28 1 2 the loss of Terry Orth. He has the potential to 1985 12 67 79 0 2 be a dominant player at his position. He needs 46 Mark Farley ILB 6-1 222 a little more work in the weight program and Sr. Waukon, IA honing in on his responsibilities. He 's a good Past Year-Starter. Led the team in defensive competitor and holds up the middle defen­ points, receiving the coveted "Super Ham­ sively. " mer" Award. First team All-Conference, Hon­ Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks orable Mention All-American . Conference Co­ Inside linebackers Schwarz, Fink, Bobbie 1985 4 20 24 0 1 Defensive Player of Year. College Career - Williams, Ko/pin, Farley and Storbeck 93 Barry Klostermann DT 6-4 258 Starter in 1984. Played backup to James Jr. Dyersville, IA McFadden and on the specialty teams three Inside Linebackers Junior College - Transfer from Wa ldorf years ago. Received a Specialty Team Award. A 18 Bobbie Williams ILB 5-10 208 Junior College where he was a first team All­ walkon, earning a scholarship in 1983. Moved Sr. Boca Raton, FL Region pick. High School - Graduate of from strong safety to outside linebacker. High Past Year - Played backup. College Career - Beckman High School. Earned three letters in School - Attended Waukon High School Has seen plenty of action despite a ton of football and two in basketball. First team All­ where he earned All-Conference honors two nuisance injuries. Played as a redshirt fresh ­ Conference tight end and Honorable Mention years in football and basketball and three in man three years ago. A parttime starter but All-State. Personal - Son of Mr. and Mrs. baseball. Personal - Majoring in industrial played primarily behind James McFadden. Floyd Klostermann . Born Aug. 19 , 1966. arts. Born Apr. 5, 1963. Son of Bill Farley. En- High School - Graduate of Boca Raton High

30 School. Named All-Confe rence, All -Area and All-State. Personal - Majoring in business management. Enjoys track, fish ing and lifting weights. Brother of UNI's Pat. Son of Geral­ dine Williams. Coach Remmert: "Bobbie is a fifth-year senior. He's done an outstanding job with the specialty team. He had started as a sophomore in nine games but numerous, nag­ ging injuries have slowed him down. He had arthroscopic surgery this spring which kept him from recapturing his starting position. He's one reason why we're so strong at this position." Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks 1983 10 40 50 2 0 1984 3 5 8 0 1 1985 10 12 22 0 0 39 Mike Kolpin ILB 6-4 223 Outside linebackers Pat Williams, Greeson, Lott, Jackson, Mudge and McCleary So. Tama, IA Past Year - Played backup. High School - Hopefully, he can come back from that layoff All-Conference selection. Lettered twice in Graduate of South Tama High School, earning and resume his role as one of our defensive football and three times in track. Personal - four letters in track and two each in football, leaders. Spencer reall y throws his body Son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Steines. Born basketball and baseball. First team All-Con­ around and gets after the opponent with June 7, 1962. Majoring in business. Enjoys ference linebacker, second team fullback in everything he has." photography. Coach Bolks: "Despite his 1984. Honorab le Mention All -State twice, Pass injury and year off, Mark still ranks as one of KGRN All -Area team, captain, Des Moines Defense Solos Assts Total Int Hurries our most experienced players. He worked hard Register Top 15 recruits in 1985. Played in 1983 8 16 24 0 0 in the spring to overcome the effects of his idle Shrine Game. Personal - Majoring in busi­ 1984 18 18 36 1 5 year. He still has to make 1985 19 48 67 1 4 some progress to get ness. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kolpin. Born back to his pre-injury form, but his '83 and '84 Mar. 7, 1967. Enjoys water skiing, weightlift­ 30 Pat Williams OLB 5-10 198 experience will carry him a long way. Mark has ing and hunting. Coach Remmert: "Mike was Sr. Boca Raton, FL been and will continue to be a stalwart in one of our freshmen who chose not to be red­ Past Year -Moved from running back to out­ many phases of our kicking game." shirted. He played on the specialty team most side linebacker, seeing quite a lot of action in a Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks often. He has all the potential to be a good backup role. College Career- Started in 1984 1983 4 17 21 0 0 player, but he's not where he can be yet. We at fullback, playing in all 11 games. Was fourth 1984 10 28 38 0 3 always see great improvement during the sec­ on the squad in rushing, scoring three times. 58 Garland McCleary OLB 6-2 210 ond year in ability and maturity. He's in a Named Most Improved offensive back. Sr. Houston, TX tough group. We have to see what role he'll Redshirted as a freshman four years ago and Past Year - Backup player. Junior College - play. " played in six games the following year. High Transfer from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks School - Graduate of Boca Raton High 1985 5 9 14 0 0 Recruited by Indiana. High School - Gradu­ School where he was a Sun Coast All-Con­ ate of Milby Senior High School. All-Con­ ference selection. Personal - Born July 16, ference and All-State. Personal- Son of Law­ 1964. Son of Geraldine Williams. Brother of rence McCleary. Enjoys dirt bike riding. Outside Linebackers UNI Bobbie. Coach Bolks: "Pat saw a good Coach Bolks: "Garland saw spotty action last 22 Spencer Cowan OLB 6-1 190 deal of action. He continually improved last fall but he must be considered one of our most Sr. Laurens, IA season in his new spot and should be a solid improved players after spring ball. His phys­ Past Year - Starter. Tied on the team for starter for us this year. His strengths include a ical attributes are beyond question - he has most fumble recoveries with three. College nice combination of tough, physical play and the needed size, strength and very good speed. Career- Started in 1984. Parttime starter as intelligent recognition and decision making. He needs to get a solid feel for ou,r defensive a freshman after being moved from running He should improve each week as the experi­ system and his responsibilities within it. In back. Given a squad Specialty Team award. ence of playing time stacks up. He's also an this area, he made great strides this spring. Recovered a fumble versus Drake in the end­ outstanding special teams leader." Continued improvement will allow him to be a zone in 1983 and returned a blocked punt Rushing Att Yds Avg TD Lg solid asset for our defense. " 1983 28 91 3.3 0 18 versus Western Illinois. Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks High School - 1984 38 125 3.3 3 34 1985 7 10 17 0 0 Attended Laurens-Marathon High School 1985 6 13 2.5 0 6 where he was an All-State, All-Area and All­ Receiving No. Yds Avg TD Lg Kevin P ew OLB 6-3 2 25 Northwest Iowa selection in football and All­ 1983 3 14 4.7 0 9 Jr. Miami, FL Conference selectee in baseball and basket­ 1984 13 81 6.2 2 32 Past Year - Was not enrolled in school. ball. Received four letters in track, football, Pass Junior College - Played at Butler Commu­ baseball and cross country and three in bas­ Defense Solos Assts Total Int Hurries 1985 11 11 22 0 0 nity College in 1983-84. High School-Grad­ ketball. Personal - Born Aug. 26, 1964. uate of Americana High School. Coach Bolks: Majoring in German and business and hopes 47 Mark Steines OLB 6-0 210 "Kevin is somewhat of an unknown for the to become a business correspondent in Sr. Dubuque, IA Panthers due to laying out a year from junior Europe. Spent spring semester studying in Past Year - Sat out last season following college and not participating in this year's Europe. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cowan. summer back surgery. College Career- Part­ spring ball. At Butler, he was an outstanding Coach Bolks: "Spencer enjoyed a very good time starter in 1984, recovering two fumbles . defensive end who should make a smooth 1985 season. He ranks as one of our most re­ A converted running back who was switched transition to outside linebacker because of his liable defensive players. He's often been from the inside to outside linebacker. He good speed. The possibility still remains that plagued with injuries but he made it through received a Specialty Team award as a fresh­ he could play end for us should that need last season in good shape. He missed spring man. High School - Attended Hempstead materialize." ball because he was studying in Germany. High School where he was an All-State and

31 Safeties Roby, Huisman, Lomica, McCorveg and Saddler As is true throughout this year's secondary, Comerbacks 17 Pat Hansen S 6-3 180 13 Thelonious Key CB youth and lack of experience are factors Brad I 6-0 190 Fr. Newton, IA So. Chicago, IL must overcome. Also a good track sprinter, he should be able to assist on specialty teams." Past Year - Redshirted. High School - Past Year - Played backup. High School - 26 Gr~g Morrison CB 5-8 174 Graduate of Newton Senior High School, Graduate of Chicago Vocational High School. earning two letters each in football, basket­ Earned four letters in football Jr. MoliQe, IL and one in wres­ ball, track and baseball. An All-Conference tling. Team's MVP and named Past Year- Played backup. College Career­ to the All­ quarterback and second team All-State defen­ Section Sat out 1984 season after transferring from team. Personal - Majoring in com­ sive back. Personal - Son of Mr. and Mrs. mercial art. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Black Hawk. All -American in high hurdles Moore. Howard Hansen. Born Aug. 12, 1966. Coach Born Sept. 12, 1965. Coach Bolks: freshman year. High School - Graduate of "Theo Bolks: "Pat was one of the best players on our Moline High School. enjoyed a very good spring session and will Earned three letters in redshirt team a year ago. He has the potential come track and two in football. All-Conference in into the fall as our most solid corner. He to vie for the safey position. Pat missed spring saw limited action a year ago but did very track and Honorable Mention in football. Per­ well ball because of duties with the baseball team when called upon. He is a sure tackler and sonal - Majoring in psychology. Son of Mr. has and that loss of experience will hurt him some, the and Mrs. Joe Morrison. speed and quickness for solid man-to-man Born May 5, 1965. but he's an outstanding athlete who can coverage. Experience this fall should Hopes to be a clinical psychologist. Coach make regain a lot of ground in the early fall. " him a better player each week." Bolks: "Greg overcame minor injuries in the Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks spring and finished that phase of our program 24 Dave Mccorvey S 6-2 210 1985 5 10 15 0 0 strongly. He has all the tools to be a good So. Minneapolis, MN 14 Kevin Anderson CB 5-8 165 corner with his greatest assets being outstand­ Past Year - Parttime starter. College Career Fr. Rockford, IL ing strength and quickness. Lack of experi­ - Redshirted in 1984. High School- Gradu­ Past Year - Redshirted. High School - ence from limited playing time a year ago is ate of North High School where he was All­ 1 Graduate of West High School, earning four what he must overcome in a hurry. He and City, All-State, team's MVP. Heavily recruited letters each in football and track. All-Con­ Kevin Anderson are in a dead heat for the right by Minnesota, Nebraska, Montana State and ference in track. Personal - Majoring in side corner position going into this season." Drake. Lettered four years in football and physical education. Born Jan. 1, 1966. Enjoys Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks track and three times in basketball. Personal 1985 2 2 4 0 0 reading about people. Coach Bolks: "Kevin - Born Feb. 15, 1966. Son of Mr. and Mrs. moved early in the spring from a receiving James Mccorvey. Majoring in c~mmunica­ position to the secondary. This move has been Safeties tions. Coach Bolks: "Dave has shown steady good for him and the team. He is our best 19 Brian Lomica S 6-2 180 progress as he has gained more playing time in straight-man-coverage defensive back. He has Fr. Fort Dodge, IA the secondary. Last fall , he played a little more each week and became a solid player by sea­ super quickness and down field speed and Past Year - Redshirted. High School - son's end. He will be looked upon to lead the despite a small stature, he is an aggressive Graduate of Fort Dodge Senior High School, defensive backs this season. He is the most tackler. He needs to better control his good earning four letters in baseball, three each in experienced of a very young group. He has the speed and reaction to eliminate mistakes. He football and basketball and one in track. Two­ good size, the range in coverage area and the should also be an outstanding kick and punt time All-Conference pick in football and two­ hitting ability to develop into an outstanding return prospect." time All-Stater. Also All-Conference pick in safety." baseball and basketball. 21 Brad Robertson CB 5-11 180 Personal - Majoring Defense Solos Assts Total Int QB Sacks So. Marshalltown, IA in business. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd 1985 12 25 37 2 0 Past Year - Played backup. Tied for second Lomica. Born May 23, 1966. Coach Bolks: fastest time in 100 meters dash on track "Brian made good progress through the 1986 squad. High School - Graduate of Mar­ spring. After a slow start due to his 1985 shalltown High School. Earned two letters injury, he found himself about halfway each in track and football. Personal - Major­ through the spring. He has the potential to be ing in business. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry a solid backup player and front line specialty Robertson. Born Oct. 3, 1965. Enjoys weight­ team player. He does a nice job of reading lifting. Coach Bolks: "Brad had an up-and­ routes and gets a good jump on the ball." down spring but gained valuable experience as a number two corner. His greatest assets are speed and reaction. He needs to improve on direction change and work hard on technique. 32 Panther Newcomers Doug Andrews, offensive tackle, 6-3, 254, junior, Bradenton, FL . . . Graduate of Manatee Hi gh School ... Team won the state SA championship his senior year ... Named Most Valuable Player as defensive tackle ... Two-year starter at Butler Community Col­ lege .. . First team All -Conference. Shawn Chestnut, linebacker, 6-1 , 225, freshman , Cedar Falls, IA ... Graduate of Cedar Falls High School ... First team All-Big Eight twice, All -Big Five twice ... 1985 first team All-State INA, firs t team All-State Des Moines Register Elite Team ... First three-year starter at high school in 20 years. Louis Cox, offensive guard, 6-4, 265, junior, Wichita, KS ... Gradu­ ate of West High School . . . amed All -C ity, All-State second team and Shrine Game pa rticipant ... Two-year All -Conference pick and first team All -American at Butler Community College. Todd Eagen, defensive tackle, 6-4, 240, freshman, Oskaloosa, IA . . . All-Confe rence tw ice, Honorable Mention All-State as a junior, second team All-State in 1985 .. . State finalist in shot put as a junior and a top ranked heavyweight wrestler in 1986 ... Shrine Game participant ... Chose UNI ove r Minnesota ... Played in state football finals as a sophomore. Rory Feddersen, wide receiver, 6-3, 180, freshman , Marion, IA ... Graduate of Linn-Mar High School ... 1985 first team All­ Metro, first team A'll-Conference, first team All-State I A, Des Moines Register Elite Offensive team, 1986 Honorable Mention USA Today All­ American ... Placed third in the state in the high jump (6-7) in 1985 and was a starter on the fourth-ranked basketball team . Paul Flynn, offensive tackle, 6-5 , 270, junior, Dubuque, IA . .. Transfer from Drake University ... Graduate of Wah lert Hi gh School . .. Honorable Mention All -Co nference .. . Missed first three games of senior year bec9,use of mononucleosis ... Two-year wres- tling letterman. Phillip Forbes, running back-defensive back, 5-9, 165, freshman, Lone Tree, IA ... All-Co nference three years, All -State twice, Honor­ able Mention All -American in 1985, rushing for 1,776 yards (best in Keith Ochs, defensive end-linebacker, 6-3, 190, freshman, Marion, state) , scored 22 touchdowns ... 1985 Shrine Game partici- IA ... Graduate of Linn -Mar High School ... 1985 first team All­ pant .. . State champion in 100 meters and long jump as a Metro on offense and defense, second team All -State Des Moines Regis­ junior ... Starting guard on last year's state championship basketball ter ... Starter on fourth-ranked basketball team and ran in the 4 x team ... In his four-year prep career, Lone Tree was in the playoffs 100 and 4 x 200 at the Drake Relays. three times, including winning the 1982 title. Jeff Ogden, quarterback-defensive back, 6-1 , 180, freshman, Des Mark Hein, defensive back-linebacker, 6-2 , 190, freshman , Moines, IA ... Graduate of Lincoln High School ... Honorable Elmhurst, IL ... Graduate of York High School ... All-Conference, Mention Class 4A quarterback, All-Conference Metro quarter­ Most Valuable Player. back ... Can play various positions. Jason Jones, defensive line, 6-2, 245, junior, Rock Island, Bryce Paup, linebacker, 6-5, 225, freshman, Scranton, IA ... Grad­ IL .. . Transfer from Ellsworth Junior College . . . Graduate of Rock uate of Scranton High School ... All-Conference, Shrine Game par­ Island High School. ticipant. Keith Jones, running back-wide receiver, 6-1 , 195, junior, Des Tim Peterson, defensive end, 6-5, 215, freshman, Wa'.shington , Moines, IA ... Transfer from Ellswo rth Junior Co ll ege . .. Graduate IA ... Grad uate of Was hington High School ... All-Conference of West Des Moines Vall ey High School. twice, All-State in Missouri as a junior, All-State in Iowa as a Christopher Klieman, defensive back, 5-11 , 185, freshman, Water­ senior ... Shrine Game selectee ... A starting forward on the state's loo, IA .. . Graduate of Columbus High School ... Class 3A All-State no. 1 ranked basketball team. quarterback as a junior, first team Des Moines Register Elite Team, INA Mark Pippett, linebacker, 6-3, 200, freshman, Des Moines, third team All-Stater as a quarterback ... As a se ni or, Class 3A All­ IA ... Graduate of Lincoln High School ... Des Moines Register state defensive back, first team Des Moines Register Elite Team, first Defensive Line (as end) Elite Team, fi rst team 4A defensive end, Shrine team INA All-State defensive back ... Comp leted 48.5 percent of Game selectee . .. Has great speed. passes for 1,098 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Ran for 503 yards and 11 Scott Smallwood, offensive guard, 6-3, 250, junior, South Haven, touchdowns ... Responsible for 126 of Co lumbus' 260 KS ... Graduate of South Haven High School .. . All-State tight end points ... Intercepted four passes ... Punt return average of senior year in eight-man football program ... Transfer from Butler 13.0 ... Led team to championship finals as a junior and sem ifinals as Community College .. . First team All -Conference, captain and Hon­ a senior. orable Mention All-American. Barry Klostermann, defensive tackle, 6-4, 258, junior, Dyersville, Kevin Tann, linebacker-running back, 5-10, 190, freshman , Cedar IA .. . Transfer from Waldorf Junior College ... Graduate of Rapids , IA ... Graduate of Washington High School ... All-State Dyersville-Beckman High School ... All-Conference. pick ... Selected to play in Shrine Game . .. Placed second in the Kurt Mack, defensive back, 5-10, 185, junior, Carlsbad, state wrestling meet in 1985. CA ... Transfer from Palomar Junior College in San Marcos, CA. Bill Walker, running back, 6-1, 190, freshman, Urbandale, Michael Martin, defensive back, 6-0, 180, junior, El Centro, IA .. . Graduate of West Des Moines Valley High School ... Des CA . . . Transfer from Imperial Valley Junior College in Imperial, CA. Moines Register Elite Offensive Team, first team Class 4A running Don Mussfeldt, linebacker, 6-2, 225, freshman, Grafton, back, Shrine Game selectee ... All-Metro, member of the first place 4 WI ... Graduate of Grafton High School ... First team All-Con ­ x 100 spring relay team .. . Has great speed. ference, District and County. 33 Numerical Roster

Panther Analysis 1 Anthony Price WR 31 Clay Netusil p 67 Louis Cox OG 2 Mike Klatt p 32 Darrin Eilander FB 68 Denny Hansen DT Lettermen Returning (35): 3 Luis Gonzalez WR 33 Brett Graybill HB 69 Paul Flynn OT Scott Francke WR 34 Darin Fink !LB 70 Ken Kolthoff OT Offense (1 9): K Mike Angell, WR 4 6 Mike Angell K 35 Wayne Roby s 71 Mark Botkin OT Terry Armstrong, TE Brian Baker, 8 Kevin Buisman s 36 Bob Gustafson K 72 Tom Solbeck OG OL Mark Botkin, RB Carl Boyd, OL 10 Courtney 37 Brad Bair . OLB 73 Steve Spoden OT Jeff Chambers, OL Ray Cook, WR Messingham QB 39 Mike Kolpin !LB 7 4 Doug Andrews OT Scott Francke, WR Luis Gonzalez, 11 Jim Womochil DB 40 John Hill FB 75 Rick Dumler OT OL Mark Hanssen, RB John Hill, TE 12 Matt Saddler s 41 Doug Greeson OLB 77 Steve Meier OG Sherrod Howard, RB Errol Peebles, 13 Thelonious Key CB 42 Art Stelken DE 78 Dave Campbell OT WR Anthony Price, QB Mike Smith, 14 Kevin Anderson CB 43 Dan Lott OLB 80 Sherrod Howard TE OL Steve Spoden, WR Eric Wh ite, 15 Terry Armstrong TE 44 Bob Storbeck !LB 81 Eric White WR Kris Jones CB QB Kevin Willard, K Kevin Mote. 16 Kevin Willard QB 45 Kelly Mudge OLB 82 17 Pat Hansen 46 Mark Farley !LB 83 Scott Frazee WR Defense (16): DE Jeff Bealles, OT s 18 Bobbie Williams !LB 47 Mark Steines OLB 84 Dave Wathen WR Mike Campbell , LB Spencer 19 Brian Lomica s 48 Errol Peebles FB 86 Cade Lindaman TE Cowan, LB Mark Farley, DB 21 Brad Robertson CB 50 Gregg Gustafson oc 87 Pat Bullocks WR Thelonious Key, LB Mike Kolpin, 22 Spencer Cowan OLB 51 Mark Hanssen oc 88 Brad Budner WR LB Garland McCleary, DB Dave 23 Kurt Wedewer CB 53 Guy Schwartz !LB 89 Brian Baker TE McCorvey, DB Greg Morrison, P 24 Dave Mccorvey s 57 Russ Rubie DT 90 Mike Campbell DT Clay Netusil, OT Terry Orth, OT 25 Mike Smith QB 58 Garland McCleary OLB 91 Steve Pattee WR Russ Rubie, DE Art Stelken, LB Bob 26 Jake Morrison CB 59 Luke Carlson DE 92 Allen Donnel DE Storbeck, LB Pat Williams, LB 27 Carl Boyd HB 62 Scott Smallwood OG 93 Barry Klostermann DT 94 Jerry Harris DT Robert Williams. 28 Jeff Gougis HB 63 Terry Orth DT 29 Kevin Mote K 65 Jeff Chambers OG 95 Brian Schissel DE 30 Pat Williams OLB 66 Ray Cook OG 96 Jerry Hansel DE Lettermen Lost (17): 99 Jeff Bealles DE Offense (7): OL Bill Bealles, OL Mark Caballero, RB Scott Gardner, OL Jeff Melchert, OL Frank Ori, WR Scott Owens, OL Alan Speicher. Defense (10): DB Moses Aimable, DB Joe Fuller, DE Edward Grimes, 1986 Recruits DB Tim Moses, OT DB Todd Kanne, Name Pos. Hometown High School/Junior College Dwayne Price, LB Daniel Robinson, Doug Andrews OT Bradenton, FL Manatee/Butler CC LB Henry Saxon, OT Darren Shawn Chestnut LB Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls HS Wilson, LB Ken Morrison. Louie Cox OG Wichita, KS West/Butler CC Todd Eagen DT Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa HS Rory Feddersen WR Marion, IA Linn-Mar HS Junior College Transfers (8): Paul Flynn OT Dubuque, IA Wahlert/Drake Offense (4): OL Doug Andrews, OL Phillip Forbes RB-DB Lone Tree, IA Lone Tree HS Louie Cox, RB-WR Keith Jones, OL Mark Hein DB-LB Elmhurst, IL York HS Scott Smallwood. Jason Jones DL Rock Island, IL Rock Island/Ellsworth JC Defense (4): DL Jason Jones , OT Keith Jones RB -WR Des Moines, IA West DM Valley/Ellsworth JC Barry Klostermann, DB Kurt Mack, Christopher Klieman DB Waterloo, IA Columbus HS DB Michael Martin. Barry Klostermann DT Dyersville, IA Dyersville-Beckman/Waldorf JC Kurt Mack DB Carlsbad, CA Palomar JC Michael Martin DB El Centro, CA Imperial Valley JC By States: Don Mussfeldt LB Grafton, WI Grafton HS Iowa ...... 63 Keith Ochs DE-LB Marion, IA Linn-Mar HS Illinois ...... 16 Jeff Ogden QB-DB Des Moines, IA Lincoln HS Florida ...... 8 Bryce Paup LB Scranton, IA Scranton HS Washington HS Kansas ...... 5 Tim Peterson DE Washington, IA Mark Pippett LB Des Moines, IA Lincoln HS California ...... 4 Scott Smallwood c South Haven, KS Butler CC Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Kevin Tann LB -RB Cedar Rapids, IA Washington HS Texas, Wisconsin ...... 1 Bill Walker RB Urbandale, IA West DM Valley HS

34 Alphabetical Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown No. Player Pos . Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown 14 Kevin Anderson CB 5-8 165 Fr. Rockford, IL 77 Steve Meier OG 6-3 245 So. West Des 74 Doug Andrews OT 6-3 254 Jr. Bradenton, FL Moines, IA 6 Mike Angell K 6-0 192 So. Mason City, IA 10 Courtney Messingham QB 5-11 170 Fr. Waterloo, IA 15 Terry Armstrong TE 6-0 190 So. South Bend, IN 26 Greg Morrison CB 5-8 174 Jr. Moline, IL 37 Brad Bair OLB 5-10 180 Fr. Cedar Rapids , 29 Kevin Mote K 5-10 165 Jr. Rob ins, IA IA 45 Kelly Mudge OLB 6-4 185 Fr. Dubuque, IA 89 Brian Baker TE 6-4 228 Jr. Lovilia, IA Don Mussfeldt LB 6-2 225 Fr. Grafton, WI 99 Jeff Bealles DE 6-3 225 Jr. Orland Park, IL 31 Clay Netusil p 6-2 215 Sr. Ames, IA 71 Mark Botkin OT 6-4 220 So. Marion, IA Keith Ochs DE-LB 6-3 190 Fr. Marion, IA 27 Carl Boyd HB 5-6 169 Jr. Chicago, IL Jeff Ogden QB-DB 6-1 180 Fr. Des Moines, IA 88 Brad Budner WR 6-1 180 So. Lansing, IL 63 Terry Orth DT 6-1 244 Sr. Cedar Falls, IA 8 Kevin Buisman S 5-9 175 Jr. Marion, IA 91 Steve Pattee WR 6-0 170 Fr. Pueblo, CO 87 Pat Bullocks WR 6-2 185 Jr. Topeka, KS Bryce Paup LB 6-5 225 Fr. Scranton, IA 78 Dave Campbell OT 6-5 225 Fr. Spencer, IA 48 Errol Peebles FB 5-8 221 So. Chicago, IL 90 Mike Campbell DT 6-1 240 So. East Moline, IL Tim Peterson DE 6-5 215 Fr. Washington, · 59 Luke Carlson DE 6-2 225 So. Ankeny, IA IA 65 Jeff Chambers OG 6-3 255 So. Ankeny, IA Kevin Pew OLB 6-3 225 Jr. Miami, FL Shawn Chestnut LB 6-1 225 Fr. Cedar Falls, IA Mark Pippett LB 6-3 200 Fr. Des Moines, IA 66 Ray Cook OG 6-2 226 Sr. Burbank, IL 1 Anthony Price WR 6-2 196 So. Chicago, IL 22 Spencer Cowan OLB 6-1 190 Sr. Laurens, IA 21 Brad Robertson CB 5-11 180 So. Marshalltown, 67 Louis Cox QG 6-4 265 Jr. Wichita, KS IA 92 Allen Donnel DE 6-5 256 Jr. Syracuse, KS 35 Wayne Roby S 6-2 185 Jr. Waterloo, IA 75 Rick Dumler · OT 6-2 260 Fr. Waterloo, IA 57 Russ Rubie DT 6-2 240 So. Dubuque, IA Todd Eagen DT 6-4 240 Fr. Oskaloosa, IA 12 Matt Saddler S 6-1 170 Fr. Waterloo, IA 32 Darrin Eilander FB 6-0 210 Fr. Ankeny, IA 95 Brian Schissel DE 6-2 230 Jr. Cedar Rapids, 46 Mark Farley ILB 6-1 222 Sr. Waukon, IA IA Rory Feddersen WR 6-3 180 Fr. Marion, IA 53 Guy Schwarz ILB 5-11 230 Jr. Coral Springs, 34 Darin Fink ILB 5-10 190 Fr. Carlisle, IA FL 69 Paul Flynn OT 6-5 270 Jr. Dubuque, IA 62 Scott Smallwood OG 6-3 250 Jr. South Haven, Phillip Forbes RB-DB 5-9 165 Fr. Lone Tree, IA KS 4 Scott Francke WR 5-11 173 Sr. Streamwood, 25 Mike Smith QB 5-10 175 Jr. Tallahassee, IL FL 83 Scott Frazee WR 6-3 185 Fr. Waterloo, IA 72 Tom Solbeck OG 6-2 230 So. Overland Park, Robert Gambala DB 5-10 170 Fr. National City , KS CA 73 Steve Spoden OT 6-3 250 So. Worthington, 3 Luis Gonzalez WR 5-10 164 Sr. Miami, FL IA 28 Jeff Gougis HB 5-9 185 Fr. Chicago, IL 47 Mark Steines OLB 6-0 210 Sr. Dubuque, IA 33 Brett Graybill HB 5-11 200 Jr. Cherokee, IA 42 Art Stelken DE 6-3 225 Sr. Manchester, IA 41 Doug Greeson OLB 6-0 183 Fr. Richland, IA 44 Bob Storbeck ILB 6-3 I 217 Sr. Moline, IL 50 Gregg Gustafson oc 6-3 246 Fr. Corydon, IA Kevin Tann LB-RB 5-10 190 Fr. Cedar Rapids, 36 Robert Gustafson K 5-10 170 Fr. Des Moines, IA IA 96 Jerry Hansel DE 6-2 230 Jr. Cedar Rapids, Bill Walker RB 6-1 190 Fr. Urbandale, IA IA 84 Dave Wathen WR 6-2 165 Fr. Urbandale, IA 68 Denny Hansen DT 6-0 245 Jr. Cedar Falls, IA 23 Curtis Wedewer CB 6-1 180 Fr. Dyersville, IA 17 Pat Hansen S 6-3 180 Fr. Newton, IA 81 Eric White WR 6-0 178 Jr. Burlington, IA 51 Mark Hanssen oc 6-1 255 Jr. Davenport, IA 16 Kevin Willard QB 6-5 212 Jr. Chula Vista, 94 Jerry Harris DT 6-2 232 Jr. Northwood, IA CA Mark He in DB-LB 6-2 190 Fr. Elmhurst, IL 18 Bobbie Williams ILB 5-10 208 Sr. Boca Raton, 40 John Hill FB 5-9 205 Jr. Davenport, IA FL 80 Sherrod Howard TE 6-3 230 So. Chicago, IL 30 Pat Williams OLB 5-10 198 Sr. Boca Raton, Jason Jones DL 6-2 245 Jr. Rock Island, IL FL Keith Jones RB-WR 6-1 195 Jr. Des Moines, IA 11 Jim Womochil DB 5-9 175 Fr. Mt. Auburn, IA 82 Kris Jones CB 5-11 175 Fr. Waterloo, IA 13 Thelonious Key CB 6-0 190 So. Chicago, IL 2 Mike Klatt P 6-0 195 Jr. Oelwein, IA Christopher Klieman DB 5-11 185 Fr. Waterloo, IA How Ya Say 'em 93 Barry Klostermann DT 6-4 258 Jr. Dyersville, IA 39 Mike Kolpin ILB 6-4 223 So. Tama, IA Kevin Buisman - Buys-mun Ken Kolthoff - Kol -toff 70 Ken Kolthoff OT 6-4 280 Jr. Waterloo, IA Pat Bullocks - Bull-ahks Brian Lamica - La-me-ka 86 Cade Lindaman TE 6-4 210 So. Ackley, IA Spencer Cowan - Cow-un Clay Netusil - Ne -Too-sil 19 Brian Lamica S 6-3 185 Fr. Fort Dodge, IA Allen Donnel - Don-el Keith Ochs - Okes 43 Daniel Lott OLB 6-3 197 Jr. Oviedo, FL Scott Francke - Frank-ee Steve Pattee - Pa-Tay Kurt Mack DB 5-10 185 Jr. Carlsbad, CA Scott Frazee - Fra-zee Brian Schissel - Shizzel Michael Martin DB 6-0 180 Jr. El Centro, CA Robert Gambala - Gum-Ba-la Mark Steines - Stine-us 58 Garland McCleary OLB 6-2 210 Sr. Houston, TX Jeff Gougis - Goo-jis Curtis Wedewer - Wed-e-wer ?!, Dave Mccorvey S 6-2 210 So. Minneapolis, Mark Hein - Hine Jim Womochil - Wo-mo-chil MN Christopher Klieman - Kli -mun

35 Northern Iowa Post-Season Appearances

1985 NCAA I-AA Quarterfinals deep into the muddy field. Fransen and teammate Loren Buser received the Cedar Falls, IA - Northern Iowa missed from 38 and 27 yards as UNI outstanding lineman. advanced to the 1-AA semifinals by finished the season with a 9-3 record - The Panthers were 9-2 for the season knocking off Eastern Washington in the its best effort since Head Coach Stan and tied for the North Central title. quarterfinal round, 17-14, in the Pan­ Sheriff took over the reins in 1960. thers' first postseason game since 1975. 1960 Mineral Water Bowl UNI took a 10-0 first quarter lead on a 32 1964 Pecan Bowl Excelsior Springs, MO - Northern yard field goal by Kevin Mote and a 13 Abilene, TX-In the first NCAA-sanc­ , Iowa ran into a bulldozer from Hillsdale yard pass from Mike Smith to Brian tioned Pecan Bowl , UNI scored an College (Michigan) which won the con­ Baker, who later broke his hand in the impressive 19-17 win over Lamar Tech test 17-6. second quarter. The Panthers had a 17 -0 behind a sensational performance by two­ The Panthers never really got going halftime advantage after Carl Boyd scored ti me All-American fullback Randy after finishing the 1960 season with a fine on a seven yard run. Schultz. 9-0 record and winning the North Central EWU pulled to within 10 points in the Schultz ran for 160 yards on 38 carries Conference. third period and scored its last touch­ and scored two touchdowns. He was This game marked the first time in down with 12:47 remaining in the game named the outstanding back of the game history UNI (then Iowa State Teachers on an 84 yard punt return. The Eagles got College) played in a bowl contest. as far as their own 44 with time running out but the quarterback was sacked for a loss of four on a fourth down and UNI took over, running out the clock. Errol Peebles rushed for 129 yards on In the.Pros 26 carries, his fifth 100-plus game of the year. Steve Wright, Joe Fuller, Tackle, Oakland Defensive Back, 1985 NCAA I-AA Semifinals Invaders Saskatchewan Cedar Falls, IA - Northern Iowa fell Despite an abun­ Rough Riders one game short of making it to the 1-AA dance of offense line Without waiting finals when Georgia Southern brought its . talent, the Dallas for the NFL draft, "Hambone" offense to the UNI-Dome, Cowboys signed Fuller, a 1985 Kodak defeating the Panthers 40-33. The Eagles Wright as a free and Football News scored their last touchdown with only 34 agent in 1981. His first team All-Ameri­ seconds left in the game after UNI had first year he played .',; .. \ .:. can, signed with the tied the contest at the 2:44 mark. in all 16 games and · {: .. :.:'·':'., ·}-_.~ Sask at chew an The game see-sawed back and forth in 1982 was switched to a backup guard Rough Riders of the Canadian Football until it came down to which team had last position. In 1983, he was traded to the League. Fuller played four years for the possession, or at least enough time left on Baltimore Colts and became their start­ Panthers. He led the nation in 1983 in the clock to make a score possible. The ing right guard but was slowed by an punt returns and was a first team All­ game was tied four times. ankle injury. In 1984, he played in 12 Conference pick two years. The Panthers were 11-2 overall and games with the Colts, starting in nine of won the first Gateway Collegiate Athletic them. He signed with the Panthers on Troy Thomas, Conference title with a perfect 5-0 mark. December 11 , 1984, with his contract Offense L'ine, assigned to the Invaders following con­ Washington 1975 NCAA II Playoffs solidation. Wright was a four-year letter­ Redskins Cedar Falls, IA - In what has since man at UNI, playing offensive tackle his Thomas signed a been dubbed the "Mud Bowl," Northern first three seasons and then was switched free agent contract Iowa struggled with Western Kentucky in to tight end as a senior. with the Redskins in heavy rain and 42-degree temperatures 1986. A two-year and a 16 mph wind in the last game to be Bill Beatles, starter with the Pan­ played in O.R. Latham Stadium. The Hill­ Offensive Guard, thers, he was injured toppers won the first round of the NCAA New Orleans Saints in the fifth game of II playoffs 14-12. A two-year starter the year in 1984 and did not play in the The Panthers closed to within two for the Panthers, 1985 season. points when they rallied with 12:25 left in Bealles signed a free the game. The touchdown was set up agent contract in when Jim Fransen put Western in a hole 1986. A two-time by booting a 64-yard punt to its one yard­ All-Conference pick, line. he was named UNI's UNI had two chances to cash-in in the tS ..... Most Outstanding final period but two errant field goals by Offensive Lineman. He was a transfer Fransen buried the Panthers' chances from Northern Illinois.

36 UNI All-Conference Selections (since 1978)

1978 1981 1983 Henry Saxon, LB First Team First Team First Team Charles Jenkins, DB Paul Christensen, OT Ken Harvey, SE James Hutchings, TE Roger Schultz, OT Darryl Goree, WR 1985 1979 Steve Sandon, QB John Waskosky, OL First Team First Team Steve Schonert, K Larry Miller, QB Edward Grimes, DE Kelly Ellis, TB John Root, WS Joe Fuller, DB Terry Orth, OT Owen Dockter, OT Mike Johnson, P Mark Farley, ILB Danny Todd, DB Second Team Joe Fuller, CB Kirk Hobbs, WR Second Team Moses Aimable, CB Second Team Scott Hamilton, OG Scott Etzel, OL Dave Ehrig, OT Jerry Griffith, DE Chris Miliner, RB Second Team Terry Lang, K Joe Anderson, LB Mike Molstead, K Mike Smith, QB Ed Stratton, DE Joe O'Brien, DL Carl Boyd, HB Dave Ramthun, OT Player of Scott Francke, SE the Year Mark Holmes, LB Matt Spanjers, LB James McFadden, LB Al Speicher, OT Steve Sandon, QB Bill Bealles, OT 1980 1982 1984 Frank Ori, OG First Team First Team Mark Caballero, OG Steve Schonert, K First Team Steve Ingalls, OL Marty Bruder, TE Jeff Bealles, DE Owen ~ockter, OT Ralph Clark, OL Henry Saxon, OLB Danny Todd, SS Steve Schonert, PK Craig Nordlie, Ret. Spec. Steve Harris, RB Second Team Mark Salz, NG Mike Molstead, PK Ken Harvey, SE John Root, DB Joe O'Brien, DL Skip Eckhardt, OG Second Team Mark Farley, LB Steve Sandon, QB Joe Fuller, DB Chris Miliner, TB Darryl Goree, SE Kevin Webster, OL Clay Netusil, P Ed Stratton, DE Second Team Dave Ramthun;· OT Mark Wilson, LB Joe Anderson, LB Bill Bealles, OL Larry Formanek, LB Dwayne Price, DL John Root, WS Tom Jones, DB

Origin of a Nickname Panther All Americans It was 1931. The Northern Iowan was the College Eye. Cheerleaders First Team Selections Third Team Selections were men and the UNI Panthers 1937 - Paul Jones, end* 1946 - Pudge Camarata, halfback*• were known as the Iowa State 1949 - Paul DeVan, halfback*• 1960 - Jerry Morgan, quarterback** 1952 - Lou Bohnsack, center** 1962 - Dan Boals, fullback** Teachers College Tutors. But in the 1955 - LeRoy Dunn, tackle* 1975 - Bill Salmon, quarterback** , fa ll of that year, a contest was spon­ 1956 - Dick Formanek, tackle* 1976 - Nick Maragos, free safety•• sored by the College Eye and the 1960 - Jerry Morgan, quarterback* 1981 - Ken Harvey, split end** Men's Physical Education Depart­ 1961 - Wendell Williams, guard** ment to change the name of the 1962 - Dan Boals, fullback* Honorable Mention Selections school's athletic teams. It was the 1964 - Randy Schultz, fullback** 1985 - Mike Smith, quarterback** "Purple Panthers," submitted by 1965 - Randy Schultz, fullback*• Edward Grimes, defensive Burl Berry of Wellman, IA, that 1967 - Ray Pedersen, guard* * end** caught the College's eye and that's 1975 - Mike Timmermans, tackle*• Terry Orth, defensive tackle** the name that has guided UNI 1985 - Joe Fuller, defensive back + Mark Farley, linebacker*• teams for the last half-century. Moses Aimable, defensive Berry, who also happened to be that Second Team Selections back** 1948 - Jason Loving, tackle** Joe Fuller, defensive back** season's football MVP selectee, won 1959 - Dennis Remmert, tackle* a briefcase from Berg Drug Co. The 1961 - Wendell Williams, guard* * - Williamson Ratings second place winner received an 1973 - Mike Woodley, free safety** * * - Associated Press alarm clock. It also is known that 1984 - Joe O'Brien, tackle*• +- Kodak 1-AA, Football News 1-AA the name which took third place was the "Purple Grackles," a name submitted by students living in the same rooming house.

37 The Gateway Conference

In the late l 970's and early l 980 's, a Gateway spent three organizational athletics organization. This move marked need arose for conferences to represent months on the campus of Eastern Illinois the first time in college annals that men's collegiate women 's athletics. The cause of University. football was added to a women's con­ the need was the decline of the Associa­ The conference is comprised of ference. The Gateway, thus, is the newest tion for Intercollegiate Athletics for schools which are members of two differ­ football conference in the country. Women (AIAW) and the increased role of ent conferences for men 's athletics. Six "The conference has made great the National Collegiate Athletic Associa­ Gateway members are in the Missouri strides since its inception and I feel we tion (NCAA) in women 's sports. Valley Conference: Bradley, Drake, Illi ­ wi ll grow even stronger, " Commissioner During this period of transition, some nois State, Indiana State, Southern Illi­ Viverito commented. "The 10 members midwestern universities with similar aca­ nois and Wichita State. Four others are in are so committed to women 's athletics demic and athletic interes ts bound the Association of Mid-Continent Univer­ that their well -established programs will together in 1982 to form the Gateway sities: Eastern Illinois, Northern Iowa, get even stronger. In addition, I look for­ Conference. Southwest Missouri State and Western ward to the added excitement and chal­ In August, 1982, the NCAA officially Illinois. · lenge that football will bring to this fine recognized the conference and in Sep­ On August 21 , 1985, the Gateway Con­ conference. The national prominence of tember, Patty Viverito was named the ference Presidents Council voted to add a footba ll will also help to increase the vis­ first commissioner. Before moving to its Division I-AA football division for six of its ibility and enhance the prestige of our permanent headquarters in St. Louis, the members, to their previously all-women's women's programs." ~~ a,··~· I - .. . . Gateway Conference Personnel

Patty Viverito , Commissioner (CoSIDA). He is a 1982 graduate of Bis­ Entering her fifth year as the cayne College's sports administration Gateway's first and on ly commissioner, program. Jim is married to the former Patty Viverito is the first woman commis­ Maureen Barrett of Queens, NY. sioner to oversee a conference associated with men's athletics. Selected following a nationwide search in September, 1982, the 34-year old Chicago native has a wide Indiana State Joins and varied background in athletic mar­ keting and administration. Formerly an Jim Sheehan, Information Gateway Football account executive for the Tidewater Tides Director International Leagu e baseball team, The newest member of the Gateway League Viverito served as Special Proj ect Direc­ Conference staff is Jim Sheehan, who Indiana State University has become the eway Coll e­ tor at the University of Texas, 1979-81. As e conference Information Director latest institution to join the Gat becam giate Athletic Conference football division . such, she coordinated activities for the in August, 1985. Sheehan joined the Longhorn women 's program in promo­ The Sycamores previously were members of Gateway following a nine-month stint as but went inde­ tion, sports information, fundraising and the Missouri Valley Conference Coordinator of Media Information for the pendent when that league dropped football. event management areas. Houston Gamblers of the United States ISU made the announcement of joining the The former marketing representative Football League. other six members in July. The league now is for Procter and Gamble received her Prior to working for the Gamblers, made up of Northern Iowa, Eastern Illinois, bachelor's degree in marketing from Sheehan served as Sports Information Western Illinois, Southwest Missouri State, Northern Illinois University and her mas­ Director at the Univers ity of Tampa from Illinois State and Southern Illinois, in addi­ ter's degree, with honors, in sports man­ August, 1982, through October, 1984. In tion to Indiana State. The previous six schools for the agement from the University of Mas­ addition, he has also served, from Janu­ competed for the league championship first time last season, with Northern Iowa win­ sachusetts. ary , 1980, through October, 1984, as Patty is married to Frank Viverito , ning the first conference title in 1985 with a 5- Information Director for the Florida­ Illinois does not play Supervisor of Marketing and Promotions O record. Since Western based Sunshine State Conference. Indiana State this season, WI U's designated for Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Sheehan has been cited several times league game will be against Sam Houston for publication excellence by the College State, while Indiana State's designated con­ Sports Information Directors of America ference game will be against Ball State.

38 Northern Iowa Athletic Staff

John "Jersey" Jermier - Associate Dixon L. Riggs - Faculty Athletic Director Representative In his seventh year as Associate Athletic Riggs is starting his fourth year as UNI Director, Jermier previously was faculty representative to the NCAA. An Assistant Vice President and Director of associate professor in the UNI Depart­ Sales for Topeka Inn Management, Inc., ment of Biology, he joined the UNI staff in Topeka, KS. His athletic career began in 1957 as assistant professor. A native in 1959 when he was Head Football of St. Marys, WV, he received his under­ Coach at Postville, IA, and later served graduate degree from Marietta College, as Assistant Football and Basketball his master's from Michigan and has Coach at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, continued study at Oregon, Illinois, IA, where he also received his bachelor's _ _ _ West Virginia, Minnesota and New York. · ·degree. He received his master's from Iowa. Jermier was Head He has taught at Michigan, Simpson College, Huron College Football and Baseball Coach at Wayne State in Nebraska and and South Dakota State University. His main interests lie in the Assistant Football Coach in charge of defense at Colorado State design and utilization of science fac ilities, mammals in general, in Fort Collins. His latest coaching job was at the University of and ingestion and action of drugs, including alcohol on the Iowa where he was Assistant Coach and Assistant Athletic Direc­ human organism. His other activities have included mem­ tor from 1971-76. Prior to his appointment at Topeka Inn bership in the Campus Planning Committee, chairman of the Management, he was Director of Athletics at Kansas State Uni ted Way Appeal and is a recognized witness in 22 northeast University from 1976-78. He and his wife, Joanne, have three Iowa counties in matters pertaining to drug action on the sons, John, Jim and Steve, and one daughter, Sara. human body. Sandra Williamson - Associate Julie Bright - Athletic Athletic Director Business Manager In her ninth year in the Intercollegiate Bright was named Athletic Business A,thletic Program, Sandra joined the Manager June 1, 1985, replacing Ann staff in July of 1978 fo llowing a merger Hill who retired following 18 years of of men 's and women's athletics. She was service. Bright joined the UNI staff in the first Associate Athletic Director for October of 1975 as special assistant to Women at UNI and also assumed the Personnel Services. Upon completion of duty of coaching UNI's women's basket­ the UNI-Dome in the spring of 1976, she ball team, which she dropped six years became involved in its operation of vari­ ago to devote more time to her admin­ ous capacities, most recently as the istrative duties. Prior to joining the Assistant Business Manager. A native of ' Panther staff, she spent six years at Carroll College in Helena, Ruthven, IA, she graduated from Ruthven Consolidated High MT, as the women's basketball and volleyball coach. She School in 1972. She received her degree in business from UNI in received her doctorate degree from the University of Northern 1975. Married to Dave Bright, she has two ch ildren - Ben, 8, Colorado in Greeley in 1983. and Krystal, 6. Lynn King - Assistant Athletic Nancy Justis - Sports Director-Facilities Information Director Lynn gave up his sneakers for admin­ Justis became SID in October of 1979 istration June 18, 1984, after coaching after serving three years as the first full­ the Northern Iowa track and cross time assistant SID at UNI. A native of country teams nine years. He aided the Cedar Rapids, IA, she received her B.A. Panthers in capturing 11 conference degree in journalism from the Univer­ team championships, produced 25 All­ sity of Iowa in 1973. After graduation, Americans, including two national she worked for the Fort Collins (CO) champions, was named Coach of the Coloradoan before coming to UNI as an Year 11 times and was a referee at the \ assistant editor in the Office of Public . Drake Relays. Prior to his coaching ten- Information Services where she became ure at UNI, he served as head coach at Rochester Community involved in sports information on a parttime basis. She was a College (Rochester, MN) and produced one national champion member of the Olympic Press Operations staff in Los Angeles. there in his four-year stint. A native of Cedar Falls, IA, he She is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of graduated from UNI in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in physical America and Women in Communications, Inc. CoSIDA has education and received his master's from UN I in 1971. He was a honored her with publication awards for football programs and four-year starter on the UNI football team as a defensive back brochures and wrestling brochures. Married to Robert Justis, and was an all-around performer for Coach Jack Jennett in track who announces for the Panther foo tball and men's basketball and field. He and his wife, Jan, have two children - Jason, 13, games, they have one daughter, Nicole, 2. and Kelly, 11. He is in charge of all maintenance, set-up and contractual arrangements for the UNI-Dome, both athletic and non-athletic events, in addition to assisting with the operation of other athletic facilities on campus. 39 Panther Staff Directory

Area Code 319 Area Code 319 Staff Position Home Office Staff Position Home Office lradge Ahrabi-F'ard Volleyball Coach 266-7162 273-6480 Walt Klinker Asst. Football Coach 266-0920 273-6436 Terry Allen Asst. Football Coach 268-0534 273-6066 John Kriebs Asst. Wrestling Coach 273-6473 Meredith Bakley Softball Coach 236-3664 273-2520 Bill Lawson Asst. Men's Track 273-6481 Jan Bittner Asst. Volleyball 277-5788 273-6480 Kevin Lehman Asst. Men's Basketball 273-6319 Rob Bolks Asst. Football Coach 273-6470 Jeanette Marsh Women's Golf Coach 277-1950 273-6152 Bob Bowlsby Athletic Director 277-5691 273-2470 Kimberly Mayden Women's Basketball 273-6443 Kevin Boyle Asst. Basketball Coach 273-6477 Coach Don Briggs Wrestling Coach 277-6426 273-6473 Pete Mazula Men's Tennis Coach 266-3233 273-2069 Julie Bright Business Manager 983-2898 273-2475 Eldon Miller Basketball Coach 273-6472 Gene Bruhn Asst. Softball Coach 278-4980 273-2520 Jim Miller Asst. Wrestling Coach 266-1279 273-6473 Chris Bucknam Men's Track Coach 268-1607 273-6481 Darrell Mudra Football Coach 352-5259 273-6471 Terri Craft Asst. Women's 342-2897 273-6338 Terry Noonan Head Trainer 277-4827 273-6369 Basketball Coach Carol Phillips Women's Tennis 266-9781 273-6157 Ken Green Men's Golf Coach 268-0319 273-6055 Coach Jim Hall Men's and Women's 277-8454 273-2503 De.nnis Remmert Asst. Football Coach 266-6369 273-3099 Swimming Coach Bill Salmon Asst. Football Coach 273-6322 Sherry Hutson Athletic Secretary 273-2470 Angie Schroeder Sports Info . 273-3100 John Jermier Assoc. Athletic 277-7170 273-3097 Secretary Director LeeAnn Shaddox Women's Track 273-6157 Nancy Justis Sports Information 277-3631 273-6354 Coach Dir. Gary Swanson Baseball Coach 234-4250 273-6323 Bob Kincaid Academic Advisor 234-2961 273-6321 Sandra Williamson Assoc. Athletic Director 277-1633 273-6033 Lynn King Asst. Ath. Dir.- 277-6241 273-6050 F'ac)lities The NCAA I ~AA Playoffs The NCAA 1-AA championship playoff system is in its ninth year with approx­ imately 88 teams from four regions com­ peting for the national championship. The tournament was expanded from eight to 12 teams qualifying in 1982 with six conference champs from the Big Sky, Ohio Valley, Southern, Southland, Southwestern Athletic and Yankee Con­ ferences receiving automatic berths. Northern Iowa's Gateway Conference, the newest league, will not be eligible for an automatic berth until the 1988 season. The top four teams generally receive first round byes. The top two independent teams receive berths and the remaining teams are selected at large by a commit­ tee. The Panthers compete in the Central Region and received a first round bye in 1985 with its no. 4 ranking in the final 1- AA poll. The Ohio Valley Conference, along with UNI, Eastern Illinois, Illinois State, Indiana State, Southern Illinois, Southwest Missouri State, Tennessee State, Western Illinois and Western Ken­ tucky, are assigned to this region. Past 1-AA champions are Florida A&M (1978), Eastern Kentucky (1979), Boise State (1980), Idaho State (1981), Eastern Kentucky (1982), Southern Illinois (1983), Montana State (1984) and Geor­ gia Southern (1985) . Besides Northern Iowa, other Gateway Conference Teams which have competed in the 1-AA playoffs are Southern Illinois and Eastern Illinois. 40 Football Questionnaire

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