2009 FOOTBALL 2009 Football

Date Opponent Time Sept. 5 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) 12 p.m. Sept. 12 at Concordia (Wis.) 1 p.m. Sept. 26 Carthage 1 p.m. Oct. 3 at Drake * 1 p.m. Oct. 10 San Diego (Homecoming) * 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Butler * 12 p.m. Oct. 24 Dayton (Parents’ Day) * 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at Marist * 11 a.m. Nov. 7 at Jacksonville * 12 p.m. Nov. 14 Campbell * 1 p.m. Nov. 21 Morehead State * 12 p.m. Dec. 5 Gridiron Classic (PFL Champion vs. Northeast Conference champion)

All Times Central. Home Games in Bold and played at Brown Field. * Indicates Pioneer Football League Game. 2009 SEASON PREVIEW

Table of Contents 2009 Quick Facts 2009 Schedule IFC The University/Athletic Department Crusader Staff Quick Facts 1 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 Head Coach: Stacy Adams - 5th season Pronunciation Guide 1 Founded: 1859 Alma Mater: Northwest Missouri State (1990) 2009 Roster 2-3 Enrollment: 4,000 Football Office Phone: (219) 464-5513 Season Preview 4-5 Nickname: Crusaders Record at Valpo: 14-30 (4 seasons) Valparaiso Coaching Staff 6-11 Colors: Brown and Gold Career Record: 14-30 (4 seasons) Crusader Returnees 12-25 Home Field: Brown Field (ProGrass - 5,000) Offensive Coord.: Josh Wissing - 7th season Crusader Newcomers 26-32 Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS and Chip Taylor - 6th season Media Information 32 Conference: Pioneer Football League Defensive/Recruiting Coord.: Sam Bernardi - 2008 Season Recap 33-35 President: Mark Heckler 18th season 2008 Statistics 36-37 Director of Athletics: Mark LaBarbera Special Teams Coord.: Robert Lee - 1st season Pioneer Football League 38-39 Senior Woman Administrator: Defensive Line: Rob Hansen - 13th season 2009 Opponents 40-41 Jennifer Samble Kickers/Punters: Gary Gray - 11th season Brown Field 42 Athletics Department Phone: (219) 464-6894 Tight Ends: Ed Baker - 4th season Crusaders in the Community 42 Running Backs: Joe Fussell - 2nd season Hall of Fame 43 Program History Wide Receivers: Marcus Knight - 2nd season Crusaders in the Pros 44 First Year of Program: 1919 Linebackers: Cliff Glover - 2nd season Crusader Award Winners 44-45 All-Time Record: 365-413-26 (.470) Defensive Backs: Willis Barringer - 1st season Valpo Record Book 46-47 PFL Titles: 2 (2000, 2003) Student Assistant: Trevor Jaskiw - 2nd season Year-by-Year Results 48-53 Last Postseason Appearance: 2003 PFL Athletic Trainer: Nathan Twedt - 6th season All-Time Series Records 54 Championship vs. Morehead State, Athletic Trainer: Lance Schuemann - 2nd season Valparaiso University 55-56 Won 54-42 Team Physicians: Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute Team Information Admin. Assistant: Patti Nemeth - 7th season 2008 Record: 3-8 2008 PFL Record (Finish): 2-5 (8th/9) Sports Media Relations Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 34/27 Associate AD for Media Relations/ Total Returnees: 67 Football Contact: Ryan Wronkowicz Newcomers: 55 Office Phone: (219) 464-5232 Offensive Starters Returning/Lost: 5/6 Home Phone: (219) 464-7653 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: 5/6 Cell Phone: (219) 617-2466 Special Teams Starters Returning/Lost: 2/0 Fax: (219) 464-5762 E-Mail: [email protected] Associate Dir. of Sports Media Relations: Aaron Leavitt Website: www.valpoathletics.com Pronunciation Guide Tayler Aiello: EYE-el-o Brian Laipple: LY-pull Ian Altieri: Al-TEER-ee Steve Lara: LAUR-uh Credits and Notes Dominick Bellotte: BELL-ot-tee Ryan Lehr: LAIR David Beiswenger: BYS-wing-er Chris Lyda: LIE-duh The 2009 Valparaiso University Football Media Nick Malantis: MAH-lan-tus Guide was designed, written, and edited by Ryan Bill Bodzianowski: BO-ja-now-ski Kyle Boer: BORE Levi Mock: LEE-vi Wronkowicz, Valparaiso University Associate Di- Aren Boz: Aaron BAHZ John Moriarty: Mor-EE-ar-te rector of Athletics for Media Relations. Editorial Grant Bushong: Bush-ong Matthew Niehus: KNEE-house assistance provided by Aaron Dominick Campagna: Cam-PAG-na Jason Nyhof: NI-hoff Leavitt, Associate Director of Nikko Carson: NEE-ko Alex Petrik: Peh-TRICK Sports Media Relations. Cover Jerrell Coleman-Miller: JER-rell John Popper: POP-per design by Todd Earley. Pho- David Coneys: CO-knees Marco Porcelli: Por-CHELLI tography by Aran Kessler and Donovan Czarnecki: ZAR-neck-ee Adam Rundh: ROON-duh Omar Safir: SAH-feer Ray Acevedo. Printing by Jordan DeJonge: De-YOUNG Roger Satur: SAH-tur Vision Integrated Graphics Taylor Deloye: Di-LOY Brian Fiani: FEE-on-ee Mitch Secrest: SEA-crest Group (Tinley Park, Ill.). Any- Gehron Fredericks: JIR-on Kris Serra: SARA one with historical information Chris Giehon: GEE-hon Andrzej Skiba: ON-dre SKEE-ba that may have been omitted from this guide is Nate Goergen: GORE-gen Alex Soller: SO-ler encouraged to contact the Valparaiso University Cody Gokan: GO-kan Nick Strzelecki: STREZ-leck-ee Sports Media Relations office. All information in David Hamaker: HAM-a-ker Ferdinand Velez: VAH-lez this media guide is current as of August 20, 2009. Brett Heber: HEE-ber Ross Wiemer: WEE-mer All times listed throughout the guide are Central. Matt Heinen: HINE-in Dave Wisniewski: Wiz-NEW-ski Additional copies of this guide are available through James Joos: JO-s Bobby Wysocki: WY-sock-ee Luke Kanclerz: CAN-sler Joe Fussell: FUSS-el the Valpo Sports Media Relations office for $10 Trevor Jaskiw: JAS-cue each. Zack LaBarre: La-BAR 2009 Valparaiso Football 1 2009 SEASON PREVIEW

2009 Numerical Roster Alphabetical Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School (Prev. School) # Name Pos. 1 Ryan Myers WR 6’0" 165 Jr./So. Chesterton, Ind./Chesterton 78 Tayler Aiello OL 1-O Eric Slenk WR 6’2" 175 Fr. Holland, Mich./Christian 57 Emilio Alcaraz OL 2 Nicholas Henton WR 6’1" 235 5th/Sr. Chicago, Ill./De La Salle 98 Ian Altieri DL 2-S Dominick Campagna K 6’3" 160 Fr. Elmwood Park, Ill./Fenwick 12 Travis Anderson WR 3 David Coneys WR 6’2" 190 So. Sebastian, Fla./Sebastian River 70 Nate Atkins DL 3-D Kyle Boer DB 5’11" 140 Fr. Holland, Mich./Christian 28 Stephen Baxter DB 4 Antonio Lovelace WR 5’6" 150 Fr. Akron, Ohio/Buchtel 64 David Beiswenger OL 4-O Brian Fiani QB 5’11" 165 So. Brighton, Mich./Detroit Country Day 14 Tim Bennett WR 5 Anthony Curry DB 6’0" 200 Sr. Merrillville, Ind./Merrillville 36 Chauncey Blackwell LB 5-O Josh Ruben WR 6’3" 195 Fr. Elkhart, Ind./Jimtown 77 Nate Blair OL 6 Kyle Himmelwright DB 6’1" 185 5th/Sr. Coplay, Pa./Whitehall 62 Bill Bodzianowski OL 7 Matt Upshaw QB 6’0" 190 Jr./So. , Ind./Warren Central 3-D Kyle Boer DB 8 Bobby Wysocki QB 5’11" 180 Jr./So. Calumet City, Ill./Thornwood 33 Todd Bontrager DL 9 Corey Nash WR 5’11" 175 Jr./So. Griffith, Ind./Griffith 19-D Bryan Boss WR 10 Quinn Schafer QB 6’5" 220 Fr. Roanoke, Ind./Bishop Luers 94 Aran Boz DL 11 Nick Malantis QB 6’4" 205 So. Alpharetta, Ga./Alpharetta 55 Cliff Brooks LB 12 Travis Anderson WR 6’0" 175 Jr./So. Chesterton, Ind./Chesterton 42 Grant Bushong LB 13 Eli Crawford DB 6’1" 200 Jr. Bogart, Ga./North Oconee 21 Alex Byers DB 14 Tim Bennett WR 5’11" 185 So./Fr. Joliet, Ill./Joliet Catholic 2-S Dominick Campagna K 15 Laurence Treadaway DB 5’11" 185 Jr. Detroit, Mich./Orchard Lake Saint Mary’s 97 Nikko Carson DL 16 Mike Miller DB 5’10" 200 Sr./Jr. Naperville, Ill./Central 56 Jerrell Coleman-Miller LB 16-O Josh Keatley RB 5’9" 165 Fr. Woodstock, Ohio/Triad 69 Bruce Collins DL 17 Nate Goergen QB 6’1" 185 Jr. Golden, Colo./Golden (Phoenix) 3 David Coneys WR 17-D Carl Sugarman WR 6’0" 165 So. Miami, Fla./Christopher Columbus (Marist) 79 Sean Cook OL 18 Ross Wiemer RB 6’0" 210 Sr. Burlington, Wis./Burlington 13 Eli Crawford DB 18-D Matt Heinen DB 6’2" 205 Fr. LaPorte, Ind./LaPorte 5 Anthony Curry DB 19 Marty McAlpin TE 6’2" 225 So. Palos Park, Ill./ 60 Donovan Czarnecki DL 19-D Bryan Boss WR 6’2" 175 Fr. Bay Village, Ohio/Bay 58 Jordan DeJonge OL 20 Patrick Wenzel LB 6’0" 220 Fr. Woodstock, Ill./Marian Central Catholic 24 Taylor Deloye K 20-O Allante Simmons RB 6’0" 155 Fr. Southfield, Mich./Southfield-Lathrup 23 Tyler Evanko DB 21 Alex Byers DB 6’3" 180 So. Wheatfield, Ind./Kankakee Valley 4-O Brian Fiani QB 22 Roger Satur DB 6’1" 195 Jr. Mansfield, Texas/Nolan Catholic 72 Tim Flynn OL 23 Tyler Evanko DB 6’2" 190 Jr. Phoenix, Ariz./Pinnacle (Phoenix) 48 Gehron Fredericks RB 24 Taylor Deloye K 6’0" 165 So. Lincolnshire, Ill./Stevenson 31 Lawrence Freeman LB 25 Isaac Wildermuth RB 5’9" 180 Fr. Sidney, Ohio/Upper Arlington 92 Chris Gardner DL 26 John Popper RB 5’11" 195 Sr. Dublin, Ohio/Coffman 42-D Mike Gerton TE 27 Alan Porter, Jr. DB 5’10" 170 Fr. Downers Grove, Ill./South 33-O Chris Giehon RB 28 Stephen Baxter DB 6’0" 175 Fr. Cherry Valley, Ill./Rockford Lutheran 32 Adrian Gober DB 29 Isaiah Spears RB 5’10" 220 So. Saint Louis, Mo./Normandy 17 Nate Goergen QB 30 Eddie Morelli RB 6’0" 185 So./Fr. Racine, Wis./Saint Catherines 35 Cody Gokan LB 31 Lawrence Freeman LB 5’11" 220 Fr. Dolton, Ill./Seton Academy 93 Brian Goodaker DL 31-O Nick Jones RB 6’0" 190 Fr. Effingham, Ill./Effingham 44 Sean Graves WR 32 Adrian Gober DB 6’1" 180 Sr./Jr. Merrillville, Ind./Merrillville 45 Zac Griffin LB 32-O Darryl Jackson WR 5’11" 165 Fr. Detroit, Mich./De La Salle Collegiate Prep 63 Gavin Grillo OL 33 Todd Bontrager DL 6’4" 220 Fr. Middlebury, Ind./Northridge 99 David Hamaker K 33-O Chris Giehon RB 6’2" 175 Fr. Oak Forest, Ill./Tinley Park 91 Brett Heber DL 34 Robert Moore LB 6’1" 215 Fr. Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth 18-D Matt Heinen DB 34-D Jack Mullen DB 6’4" 180 Fr. Northbrook, Ill./Glenbrook North 2 Nicholas Henton WR 35 Cody Gokan LB 6’1" 205 So./Fr. Mundelein, Ill./Mundelein 6 Kyle Himmelwright DB 36 Chauncey Blackwell LB 6’0" 215 Fr. Southfield, Mich./Southfield-Lathrup 43-D Chris Howard LB 37 Tom Zidron DB 6’0" 195 So. Wheeling, Ill./Wheeling 75 James Hudson, Jr. OL 38 Andrzej Skiba K 5’11" 165 So. Homewood, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor 32-O Darryl Jackson WR 39 Ryan Lehr RB 6’2" 205 Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio/Glen Este 31-O Nick Jones RB 40 Josh Lynn RB 6’1" 255 Sr. Hammond, Ind./Morton 51 James Joos LB 40-D Tim Nelson DB 6’1" 170 Fr. Chicago, Ill./Holy Trinity 43 Luke Kanclerz LB 41 Chris Smith K 5’10" 185 So. Manistee, Mich./Manistee 16-O Josh Keatley RB 42 Grant Bushong LB 6’1" 230 So. Ionia, Mich./Ionia 49 Zack LaBarre RB 42-D Mike Gerton TE 6’4" 210 Fr. Mundelein, Ill./Mundelein 59 Brian Laipple DL 43 Luke Kanclerz LB 6’1" 190 Sr. Holland Patent, N.Y./Holland Patent 65 Steve Lara OL 43-D Chris Howard LB 6’1" 225 So./Fr. Crown Point, Ind./Andrean (Butler) 39 Ryan Lehr RB 44 Sean Graves DB 6’0" 170 Fr. Akron, Ohio/Buchtel 81 Desmond Lewis WR 45 Zac Griffin LB 6’2" 235 5th/Sr. Apple Valley, Calif./Granite Hills 53 Josh Liske LB 46 Alex Soller DB 5’10" 180 Jr./So. Michigan City, Ind./Michigan City 4 Antonio Lovelace WR 47 Jared Rose LB 6’3" 210 So. White Lake, Ill./Walled Lake Northern 90 Chris Lyda DL 48 Gehron Fredericks RB 5’10" 235 Fr. Baltimore, Md./Gilman School 40 Josh Lynn RB 49 Zack LaBarre RB 5’9" 195 Jr. Union Mills, Ind./South Central 11 Nick Malantis QB 49-D Matt Peters LB 6’0" 200 Fr. Elkhart, Ind./Jimtown 19 Marty McAlpin TE 50 Marco Porcelli LB 6’2" 240 Sr. Des Plaines, Ill./Maine West 89 Sean McCarty WR

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51 James Joos LB 6’1" 210 Sr./Jr. Cleveland, Ga./White County 16 Mike Miller DB 52 JaVon Welch LB 6’0" 190 Jr./So. Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills 89-D Levi Mock LB 53 Josh Liske LB 6’0" 220 Fr. Zeeland, Mich./East 34 Robert Moore LB 54 Andrew Rausch LB 6’2" 195 Fr. Naperville, Ill./Central 30 Eddie Morelli RB 55 Cliff Brooks LB 5’10" 195 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central 68 John Moriarty OL 56 Jerrell Coleman-Miller LB 5’6" 205 So. Hazelwood, Mo./Mary Institute Country Day 34-D Jack Mullen DB 57 Emilio Alcaraz OL 6’4" 275 Fr. Chicago, Ill./Fenwick 78-D Ryan Murt DL 58 Jordan DeJonge OL 6’4" 240 Fr. Zeeland, Mich./Holland Christian 1 Ryan Myers WR 59 Brian Laipple DL 6’4" 245 Jr./So. Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead 9 Corey Nash WR 60 Donovan Czarnecki DL 6’2" 235 Fr. Wheatfield, Ind./Kankakee Valley 73 Derek Nelms OL 61 Dave Wisniewski OL 6’4" 245 Sr. Chicago, Ill./De La Salle 40-D Tim Nelson DB 62 Bill Bodzianowski OL 6’3" 255 Fr. Lockport, Ill./Joliet Catholic 80 Matthew Niehus TE 63 Gavin Grillo OL 6’3" 300 So. Wright City, Mo./Saint Dominic 67 Jason Nyhof OL 64 David Beiswenger OL 6’0" 245 Fr. Fox River Grove, Ill./Saint Viator 86 Ryan O’Shea TE 65 Steve Lara OL 6’3" 275 Jr./So. Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central 66 Amedeus Odemba DL 66 Amedeus Odemba DL 6’0" 215 So./Fr. South Bend, Ind./Clay 82 JD Ogilvie DB 67 Jason Nyhof OL 6’4" 265 Fr. Holland, Mich./ Christian 49-D Matt Peters LB 68 John Moriarty OL 6’2" 340 Jr./So. Palos Heights, Ill./Shepard 85 Alex Petrik TE 69 Bruce Collins DL 6’3" 245 Fr. Park Forest, Ill./Rich East 95 Brian Plachinski DL 70 Nate Atkins DL 6’3" 230 Fr. Deerfield, Ill./Deerfield 26 John Popper RB 71 Omar Safir OL 6’2" 235 Fr. Kansas City, Mo./Lincoln College Prep 50 Marco Porcelli LB Academy 27 Alan Porter, Jr. DB 72 Tim Flynn OL 6’3" 255 So. Marion, Ill./Marion 54 Andrew Rausch LB 73 Derek Nelms OL 6’5" 320 Fr. Lafayette, Ind./McCutcheon 47 Jared Rose LB 74 Ferdinand Velez OL 6’1" 245 So. Chicago, Ill./Saint Patrick 5-O Josh Ruben WR 75 James Hudson, Jr. OL 6’0" 280 Fr. South Bend, Ind./Adams 96 Adam Rundh DL 76 Matt Schroll DL 6’3" 235 Fr. Michigan City, Ind./Michigan City 71 Omar Safir OL 77 Nate Blair OL 6’6" 310 So. Homewood, Ill./Andrean (Ind.) 22 Roger Satur DB 78 Tayler Aiello OL 6’4" 320 So. Palatine, Ill./Palatine 10 Quinn Schafer QB 78-D Ryan Murt DL 6’0" 240 Fr. Carmel, Ind./Carmel 76 Matt Schroll DL 79 Sean Cook OL 6’5" 245 Fr. Lake in the Hills, Ill./Jacobs 88 Mitch Secrest P/K 79-O Eric Wiggins OL 6’0" 230 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North 20-O Allante Simmons RB 80 Matthew Niehus TE 6’5" 230 So. Oak Park, Ill./Oak Park & River Forest 38 Andrzej Skiba K 81 Desmond Lewis WR 6’1" 180 Jr./So. Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead 1-O Eric Slenk WR 82 JD Ogilvie DB 6’1" 170 Fr. Huntington Beach, Calif./Huntington Beach 86-D Andrew Smith DL 83 Myke Worthem TE 6’4" 230 Jr./So. Grand Rapids, Mich./Northview 41 Chris Smith K 84 Reggie Washington WR 6’1" 185 Fr. New Orleans, La./Dayton Christian (Ohio) 46 Alex Soller DB 85 Alex Petrik TE 6’4" 220 Jr./So. Commerce, Mich./Walled Lake Northern 29 Isaiah Spears RB 86 Ryan O’Shea TE 6’2" 220 So. Lafayette, Ind./Attica 87 Nick Strzelecki TE 86-D Andrew Smith DL 6’4" 225 Fr. Wakarusa, Ind./Northwood 17-D Carl Sugarman WR 87 Nick Strzelecki TE 6’2" 205 So./Fr. Mount Prospect, Ill./Rolling Meadows 15 Laurence Treadaway DB 88 Mitch Secrest P/K 6’1" 170 Sr. Elburn, Ill./Kaneland 7 Matt Upshaw QB 88-S Greg Wood P 6’1" 175 Fr. Libertyville, Ill./Libertyville 74 Ferdinand Velez OL 89 Sean McCarty WR 6’5" 205 Jr./So. Waukesha, Wis./West 84 Reggie Washington WR 89-D Levi Mock LB 6’0" 190 Fr. Bluffton, Ind./Bluffton 52 JaVon Welch LB 90 Chris Lyda DL 6’3" 215 So. Sebastian, Fla./Sebastian River 20 Patrick Wenzel LB 91 Brett Heber DL 6’0" 265 So. Glenview, Ill./Glenbrook South 18 Ross Wiemer RB 92 Chris Gardner DL 6’2" 240 Jr./So. Franklin, Wis./Marquette University HS 79-O Eric Wiggins OL 93 Brian Goodaker DL 6’1" 255 So. Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso 25 Isaac Wildermuth RB 94 Aran Boz DL 6’4" 285 So./Fr. Lake Forest, Ill./Stevenson 61 Dave Wisniewski OL 95 Brian Plachinski DL 6’3" 230 So. South Milwaukee, Wis./South Milwaukee 88-S Greg Wood P 96 Adam Rundh DL 6’3" 250 Sr. Aalborg, Denmark/Orjanskolan (Sweden) 83 Myke Worthem TE 97 Nikko Carson DL 6’3" 260 So. Homer Glen, Ill./Lockport Township 8 Bobby Wysocki QB 98 Ian Altieri DL 6’4" 230 Sr. Highland, Ind./Highland 37 Tom Zidron DB 99 David Hamaker K 5’11" 190 Jr. Bettendorf, Iowa/Plano West (Texas)

Head Coach: Stacy Adams – 5th season Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Sam Bernardi - 18th season Co-Offensive Coordinator: Josh Wissing - 7th season Co-Offensive Coordinator: Chip Taylor – 6th season Special Teams Coordinator: Robert Lee – 1st season Assistant Coaches: Rob Hanson - 13th season, Gary Gray - 11th season, Ed Baker – 4th season, Joe Fussell – 2nd season, Cliff Glover – 2nd season, Marcus Knight – 2nd season, and Willis Barringer – 1st season Student Assistant: Trevor Jaskiw – 2nd season

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With the start of the 2009 season right around the corner, Valparaiso University is set to begin the 89th installment of Crusader football under fourth-year head coach Stacy Adams. Adams returns 34 letterwinners from last year’s team which finished the year 3-8, and will be looking to replace six starters on each side of the football for the upcoming campaign. The coaching staff has brought in 55 newcomers to the program for the upcoming season to mesh with the 67 total returnees. With many positions up for grabs as the year begins, the underclassmen will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact with the program.

Offense Backfield Under center, Valparaiso will be quite youthful at the position heading into the new season. The Crusaders will look to replace Warren Arnold, who graduated at the end of 2008 ranked eighth on Valpo’s all-time passing list with 3,025 career yards. A pair of redshirt-sophomores enter the season as the leading candidates to take over the reigns of the offense. Matt Upshaw is the only quarterback on the roster that has taken a snap while classmate Bobby Wysocki will also battle for signal-calling duties. Upshaw saw action in five games for the Crusaders in 2008, including a start in Valpo’s win at Campbell. A multidimensional quarterback, he threw for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns in limited action while also rushing 32 times for 119 yards. Wysocki got reps with the Valpo reserve team in his rookie season, and will look to transition to the varsity squad this year. Josh Lynn Valpo’s running game has been its strength offensively the last two years, and will be relied upon heavily again this year to help shoulder the load for the Crusaders. The Brown and Gold led the Pioneer Football League each of the last two seasons, rushing for 175.2 yards per contest in 2008. Ross Wiemer returns for his senior season with the Brown and Gold after averaging nearly 75 yards per game as a junior, finishing second among all PFL rushers. The Second Team All-PFL selection found the end zone 10 times last season while rushing for more than 800 yards, and enters 2009 needing just 310 yards on the ground to move into the top-10 all-time on Valpo’s career rushing list. John Popper joins Wiemer in the backfield giving the Crusaders a solid tandem at tailback. Popper went over 1,000 yards for his career with his performance last season, allowing Adams the flexibility of choosing either back depending on the situation. Senior fullback Josh Lynn has been a mainstay in the backfield since his freshman season. In addition to a handful of carries each year, Lynn is a solid blocker that helps both the run game as well as the passing game. Junior Zack LaBarre and sophomore Isaiah Spears will also be looking for action at fullback this year.

Receivers and Tight Ends Valpo wide-outs will be led by fifth-year senior Nicholas Henton who has made at least 12 catches in each of his first three seasons with the Brown and Gold. A pair of redshirt-sophomores, Sean McCarty and Ryan Myers, both saw a great deal of action in their first season on the field, and will look to made an even larger impact this year. McCarty made the most of his catches, hauling in a pair of touchdowns among the three grabs he made, while Myers had a team-leading 21 receptions for 269 yards during his rookie season. Travis Anderson and David Coneys both saw time at as well for the Crusaders in 2008, and will see even more action in the upcoming season. Ryan Myers Coach Adams will also be looking for a tight end to emerge this season following the graduation of Tom Oswald. Alex Petrik, Ryan O’Shea, and Matthew Niehus all entered camp looking to make an impression in an attempt to earn the starting spot.

Offensive Line The Crusader offensive line may be the most youthful position on the field this season as the Brown and Gold looks to replace three starters from last season. The line will be especially important as Valpo tries to establish a running game yet again this season. David Wisniewski is the only returnee that started every game a year ago, and will look to hold down the right guard spot this year. Steve Lara will move to tackle this season after starting several games at center in 2008. On the left side, Nate Blair and Tayler Aiello both saw spot action during their freshman seasons, but will be called upon to fulfill much bigger roles this year. Gavin Grillo and Tim Flynn are the only other returnees on the offensive line, and they both played on the reserve team in 2008.

Defense Defensive Line Led by Honorable Mention All-PFL selection Adam Rundh, the Crusader defensive line will look to be a catalyst for Valpo when its opponents have the football. During his first three years with the Brown and Gold, nearly a third of Rundh’s 88 tackles have been for loss, including 10.5 quarterback sacks. On the other side of the defensive line, classmate Ian Altieri will look to start for the first time in his career. He had his best season of his career to date in 2008.

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Chris Lyda, who also saw a little bit of action on the field a year ago, along with Brian Plachinski, will look to back up the defensive end positions. The interior of the Crusader defensive line will look to be anchored by Nikko Carson and Brett Heber. Carson made 28 tackles during his rookie campaign while Heber came on during the end of his freshman season to play in the final six games of the year. Chris Gardner and Aran Boz also will look to rotate in the middle for Valpo in the upcoming year.

Linebackers Valpo’s linebacking corps will consist of three new starters in 2009. Zac Griffin, who missed the 2008 season with an injury, will look to lead the Crusaders in the middle. He made 40 tackles in 2007 before getting hurt, and will look to return to the same form this year. James Joos and JaVon Welch each saw a great deal of playing time one year ago, and will look to move into a starting assignment this year. Joos made 13 stops while playing every game for Valpo while Welch had 30 tackles and recovered a pair of fumbles. Junior Luke Kanclerz will move from defensive back to linebacker this year as well to help add depth to the position. He has appeared in every game Valpo has played since he began his career with the Brown and Gold. Grant Bushong and Marco Porcelli will both be in the mix at linebacker as well for the Crusaders.

Secondary The Crusader secondary may be the strength of the defense heading into 2009. Anthony Curry had a stand-out junior season at cornerback in which he earned Honorable Mention All-PFL honors. Curry led the conference and was ranked among the nation’s leaders with seven interceptions in addition to making 49 tackles on the season. At the other corner, Kyle Himmelwright returns for his fifth season as well. The team’s top returning tackler, he made 55 stops a year ago, and intercepted four passes of his own. After picking up experience on special teams, Adrian Gober will look to back up the Adam Rundh corner position heading into 2009. Eli Crawford and Roger Satur will roam the middle of the field again for the Crusaders this season. Crawford heads into his junior season having made nearly 80 stops and five interceptions during his first two years at Valparaiso. Satur has also played in all 22 games during his career thus far, making 17 tackles last season in a reserve roll. Mike Miller and Alex Byers will also look to rotate in at the safety spots this season.

Special Teams Kicking Valpo returns four kickers for the upcoming season that saw action last year, and enters this season with a great deal of depth at the position. Mitch Secrest has handled the punting duties for the past three years, and has seen his average rise by more than two yards per kick from his rookie season. Last year he landed 15 punts inside the 20-yard line for the Crusaders. Andrezj Skiba took over the place-kicking duties late in 2008, and sent nearly a quarter of his kickoffs for touchbacks. As a freshman, Anthony Curry he also made both of his field goal attempts. Chris Smith handled the kickoffs for a portion of 2008 as well and returns for another season, as does David Hamaker. Hamaker, a junior, made six-of-eight field goals and 11-of-13 extra point attempts one year ago.

Returners In addition to his duties as a running back, Popper earned Second Team All-PFL accolades as a return specialist in 2008. He averaged nearly 23 yards per kickoff return for the Crusaders while ranking fourth in the PFL in that category. He was equally as good with punt returns, ranking third in the PFL averaging 12 yards per effort while returning one punt for a touchdown. Popper should handle the return game again this season.

As the 2009 season begins, Adams and the coaching staff will be faced with the challenge of blending the youth at several positions with the experience-laced seniors at other spots on the field. How that plays out will determine the success the Crusaders have on the field this year as Valparaiso looks to climb the standings in the Pioneer Football League. With the season kicking off September 5 against Northwest Indiana rival Saint Joseph’s, it will not take long to determine where the Crusaders stack up. A successful non-conference slate would set up the season heading into the PFL schedule, which begins at Drake on October 3. If the upperclass leadership can mix with some talented youngsters that look to break into the lineup, as the season winds down with several home games, Mitch Secrest the Crusaders could be playing meaningful games in late November.

2009 Valparaiso Football 5 VALPARAISO COACHING STAFF Stacy Adams Head Coach Fifth Season Northwest Missouri State, 1990

Stacy Adams was named the head coach of the Valparaiso Univer- sity football program on July 27, 2005. He is the 15th head football coach in Crusader history, and just the sixth leader since 1946. For the 2008 season, Adams enters his fifth year at the helm of the Brown and Gold with an 14-30 record, both at Valparaiso and for his collegiate head coaching career. Adams kicked off his head coaching career with a victory at Wisconsin Lutheran, 17-3, on September 3, 2005, a game which saw Crusader running back Jeff Horton set the school’s single season rushing record. In his first season on the sidelines, Adams went .500 on the road with a 3-3 mark. Serving as offensive coordinator as well, he helped Horton set Valpo’s single season rushing mark. Adams served as the team’s offensive coordinator for his first three seasons as head coach before turning over the reins prior to the 2008 campaign. Year two saw the Crusaders suffer several key injuries, yet under Adams’ guidance continued to battle and be competitive throughout the year. Adams earned his first home coaching victory against Aurora, 20-7, to close out the 2006 season. During that season, Adams saw Horton become the school’s career rushing leader. In 2007, Adams’ club nearly reached the .500 mark for the first time since the 2003 campaign, matching the school’s highest win total since that same season. The Crusaders closed the year with a 5- 6 record and won multiple conference games for the first time since the championship season of 2003 as well. Valpo captured its first Battle for the Hoosier Helmet against Butler, a tradition that began prior to the 2007 season between the two instate rivals that Adams’ help spearhead. The 2007 season saw Valpo lead the PFL in rushing offense, averaging more than 200 yards per game on the ground. Defensively the Brown and Gold also ranked 12th nationally among NCAA Division I- FCS teams in the same season, averaging 2.73 sacks per contest. The 2008 season saw Adams’ squad lead the Pioneer Football league in rushing offense averaging more than 175 yards per game on the ground. On the defensive side of the football, the Crusaders led the league in interceptions with 17 and ranked 11th nationally in pass defense (158.1 ypg). As a head coach, Adams has already guided 29 All-Pioneer Football League selections, including eight members of the league’s First Team. In his first season, 2005, record-breaking running back Jeff Horton also earned NCAA 1-AA Mid-Major All-America Team honors from Don Hansen’s Football Gazette. Fourteen individuals have earned Academic All-PFL accolades as well for the Brown and Gold. In 2008, defensive end Adam Rundh added to the national honors players have earned under Adams, being named a Second Team Academic All-America selection by ESPN The Magazine and CoSIDA. Adams joined the Crusader coaching staff prior to the 1991 season, and was promoted to the offensive coordinator role in time for the 1997 campaign. As an assistant, Adams guided the 2003 Pioneer Football League champion offense that shattered a plethora of Valpo passing, receiving, total offense, and scoring records. The 2002 offense, also guided by Adams, set several records that were re-broke in 2003. The Crusaders led the PFL in passing offense (319.0 ypg), ranking second in the nation in that category. The 2003 squad also finished second in the PFL and sixth nationally in total offense (447.5 ypg) and third in the PFL and 12th among all NCAA I-AA teams in scoring (33.8 ppg). Adams coached First Team NCAA I-AA Mid-Major All-America quarterback David Macchi, who eclipsed 10 offensive records in 2003. During the Pioneer Football League championship season in 2000, Adams guided an opportunistic offense which averaged 25.0 points per game. The Crusaders scored 20 or more points in nine of the 11 games in 2000. In 1999, Adams directed an offense which averaged 26.4 points per game, an improvement of over five points from 1998. Adams, the running backs coach for five seasons, was instrumental in Valpo's improved rushing attack, which increased its yards per carry average each season. A native of Gary, Ind., Adams played two seasons at quarterback for at Joliet Junior College in 1985 Adams’ Head Coaching File and 1986 after graduating from Lew Wallace High School. Year School Final Record After earning an Associate of Arts degree from Joliet JC in 1987, Adams finished his playing career 2005 Valparaiso Univ. 3-8 at Northwest Missouri State, where he played quarterback, running back, and outside linebacker in 1988 and 1989. In 1989, Adams was a member of NWMSU's NCAA Division II playoff team. He graduated 2006 Valparaiso Univ. 3-8 from NWMSU in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in physical education. Adams earned his master’s degree 2007 Valparaiso Univ. 5-6 in education at Valparaiso in 1997. 2008 Valparaiso Univ. 3-8 Stacy married his wife Donna in 2004 and they had their son, Jaden, in December, 2005. Adams also Career Totals (4 seasons) 14-30 has two stepsons, Richie and Aaron. 6 2009 Valparaiso Football VALPARAISO COACHING STAFF

Sam Bernardi Josh Wissing Associate Head Coach Co-Offensive Coordiator Defensive & Recruiting Coordinator Offensive Line Seventeenth Season Seventh Season Indiana, 1990 DePauw, 2003 Sam Bernardi returned to the Valparaiso sidelines Josh Wissing joined the Valparaiso football coach- for the second time in his career prior to the 2006 ing staff prior to the 2003 season. During the spring of season. A member of the Crusader coaching staff from 2008, Wissing was promoted to the Crusaders’ offen- 1991-2004, he stepped away from the game of football for the 2005 season. sive coordinator, and will be helping call signals again this season. The Crusaders’ defensive coordinator, Bernardi also oversees the On a daily basis Wissing works directly with the offensive line. Under his linebacking corps on a daily basis for the Brown and Gold. He was promoted guidance, the offensive line helped pave the way for a Crusader ground game to associate head coach in 1999 after being named the defensive coordinator that averaged 203.5 yards per game in 2007, leading the Pioneer Football beginning in the 1995 season. In addition, Bernardi serves as the program’s League. The Crusader rushing game again topped the PFL in 2008, averaging recruiting coordinator. 175.2 yards per game on the ground. Bernardi’s defensive corps ranked 11th in the nation in pass defense in Under his guidance, offensive lineman Ryan Kozey became a two-time 2008, allowing just 158.1 yards per game through the air. The Crusaders also First Team All-PFL selection. had a Pioneer Football League-leading 17 interceptions on the season. Wissing began his coaching career with the Crusaders as a graduate In 2007, Bernardi’s defense ranked 12th nationally among all NCAA assistant for two years, working extensively with the offensive line and tight Division I-FCS schools averaging 2.73 sacks per game. In addition, the Brown ends. Prior to the 2006 season, Wissing was moved into a full-time role with and Gold held opponents to just 123.3 yards per game on the ground, 20th best the Brown and Gold. in the country. In 2005, the Crusader offensive line, under Wissing’s guidance, helped Bernardi’s defense played an integral role during Valpo’s Pioneer Football pave the way for Jeff Horton to set a new single season rushing record with League championship seasons of 2000 and 2003. The 2003 defense led the 1,358 yards as well as the school’s single game rushing mark. Horton then went league in sacks and ranked third in pass efficiency defense. In 2004, Valpo led on to set the school’s new career rushing mark prior to graduation in 2007. the PFL in passing defense. Wissing was a member of the coaching staff during Valpo’s 2003 Pioneer Throughout his tenure on the staff, Valpo’s defense has been dominant. Football League title season. His offensive line helped pass protect for an The Crusaders led the PFL in total defense and rushing defense in 2000, while offense that finished ranked second in the nation in NCAA I-AA in passing the 1999 squad tied for the top spot in NCAA I-AA in turnover margin. That offense. same season, Valparaiso led the PFL in rushing defense while the 1998 team He played football at DePauw University where he graduated in 2003 with led the league in total defense, turnover margin, and pass efficiency defense. a bachelor’s degree in communications. Wissing earned his master’s degree in Prior to being named the defensive coordinator, Bernardi guided the sports administration in 2005 at Valparaiso. He and his fiancee’ Kara secondary and special teams for the Brown and Gold for four seasons. He had Shunkwiler are slated to be married during the summer of 2010. a major impact in the area of special teams, which enjoyed success each year. In 1993, the special teams scored four touchdowns, three of which came after blocked punts. Bernardi arrived at Valpo after assisting at Valparaiso High School from 1988-1990, where he tutored the defensive ends, tight ends, and helped with special teams. He graduated from Indiana University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sports marketing and management. Sam and his wife, Heidi, have two children, Sam IV, born in 1999, and Sydney, born in 2001.

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Chip Taylor Robert Lee Co-Offensive Coordiator Special Teams Coordiator Linebackers Sixth Season First Season State, 2002 IUPUI, 1990 Chip Taylor returned to the Valparaiso coaching Robert Lee joined the Valparaiso University coach- staff prior to the 2006 season for his second stint with ing staff in the summer of 2009 as the Crusaders’ the Brown and Gold after spending two seasons with special teams coordinator. He also will work directly the Crusaders in 2003 and 2004. Prior to the start of the 2009 season, Taylor with Valpo’s linebackers on a daily basis. was named a co-offensive coordinator for the Crusaders. He also works with Lee arrives at Valpo after spending five seasons as the defensive line coach Valpo quarterbacks on a daily basis and is in charge of the team’s strength and at Eastern Michigan University. With the Eagles, he helped develop Jason conditioning program. Jones, a second round draft choice (#54 overall) of the Tennessee Titans. Jones Prior to 2009, Taylor was Valpo’s special teams coordinator and also was a First Team All Mid-American Conference selection who was selected to coached the secondary. the play the 2008 Senior Bowl All-Star game. During the summer of 2008, Taylor was selected for an internship with At Eastern Michigan, Lee also coached the kickoff return team and was the , where he was able to learn under wide receiver and the program’s community service coordinator. special teams coaches during their preseason camp. In 2009, he earned an Prior to heading to EMU, Lee was at Butler University from 1994 through internship with the during the preseason, working in a 2004. He served as the Bulldogs special teams coordinator and defensive line similar role with the quarterbacks coach. coach for three seasons, and was the junior varsity head coach from 1994-1997. As the special teams coordinator in 2008, Taylor’s unit blocked five kicks He helped Butler win a conference championship in 1994 and then helped the on the season and returned two punts for touchdowns. He also tutored the team post its first winning season as an NCAA Division I-AA non-scholarship secondary where the Crusaders led the Pioneer Football League with 17 program in 1997. He coached a First Team All-Conference defensive lineman interceptions. Valpo’s defense also ranked 11th nationally in pass defense. in each of his first five seasons as a full-time coach with the Bulldogs. Valpo’s pass defense improved drastically under Taylor in 2007, allowing While at Butler, Lee was awarded a summer internship with the Chicago just 11 touchdowns through the air on the season. The passing touchdown Bears in 2001 where he learned from and assisted the defensive line coach total was down from 17 a year before. during preseason training camp. In addition, Taylor coordinated a kickoff return team that paved the way Before arriving at Butler, Lee was the defensive coordinator at Centennial for a 1,000-yard returner on the season. Crusader special teams also blocked High School in Corona, Calif. for the 1990-1992 seasons. six kicks in 2007. Originally from Gary, Ind., Lee played football for two years at Illinois In 2006, Taylor’s pass defense ranked second in the PFL. Taylor also State University before a knee injury ended his playing career. As a prep, he was guided an All-PFL defensive back in his first season returning to the Brown and an All-Conference lineman at Gary West Side High School. Lee transferred to Gold’s sidelines. IUPUI where he earned his bachelor’s degree in supervision in 1990. He went Taylor served as an assistant coach at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technol- on to earn a master’s degree in management from National University in San ogy in 2005 where he was the wide receivers coach as well and video Diego, Calif. coordinator. He also assisted with the kick return team. The squad went 5-5 Lee and his wife, La’Tanza, have two children, Robert IV and Rachel. in his one season, and Taylor helped guide an Honorable Mention All- Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference wide receiver. During his first stay at Valparaiso, during the 2003 and 2004 seasons, Taylor was the wide receivers coach for the Crusaders. During the 2003 PFL championship season, Valpo’s trio of starting wide receivers amassed more than 3,000 yards and scored 30 touchdowns. One of Taylor’s pupils, Rob Giancola, earned Second Team NCAA I-AA All-America honors after leading all levels of NCAA football with 23 touchdown receptions. Taylor played at Illinois State University from 1998-2001 as a wide receiver and cornerback. In 2001, he also served as the team’s starting punt returner. A four-year letterwinner, Taylor was a member of the Gateway Conference championship team in 1999. A native of Willingboro, N.J., Taylor graduated from Illinois State in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He completed his master’s degree in sports administration at Valparaiso in 2005. Chip and his wife, LaQuisha, have a son, Chris.

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Rob Hanson Gary Gray Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Defensive Line Kickers/Punters Thirteenth Season Eleventh Season Ball State, 1976 Ball State, 1973 Rob Hanson returned to the sidelines for the Gary Gray joined the Valparaiso University coach- Valparaiso Crusaders for the 2006 season after a year’s ing staff prior to the 1999 season. He tutors the punters hiatus. The Valpo defensive line coach was an integral and kickers. part of the Crusader coaching staff from 1996-2004 prior to taking a year off The 2008 season saw Gray’s pupils connect on 80% of their field goal from football in 2005. attempts while his punter has added two yards to his average over the past three Hanson’s defensive line was the front line on a pass defense that finished years, including 25% of the punts landing inside of the 20-yard line. 11th in the nation in 2008. Two of the defensive linemen went on the earn In 2005, Crusader kicker Andrew McCawley became Valpo’s all-time Honorable Mention All-Pioneer Football League honors during the year as career extra point record holder with 83 points after touchdowns. The 2003 well. PFL Champion team led the league in field goals made as McCawley earned In 2007, Hanson’s defensive line accounted for nearly 50 tackles for loss, First Team All-PFL North honors. During the PFL Championship season of including approximately 75% of the Crusaders’ 30 sacks on the season. Valpo’s 2000, Gray coached the Crusaders' punters to a league-leading 37.1 yards per 2.73 quarterback sacks per contest ranked 12th among all NCAA Division I- kick. FCS schools during the season. Gray has extensive teaching experience, having been a teacher and coach One of Hanson’s defensive linemen, Andrew Mack, earned Second Team in Northwest Indiana throughout his entire professional career, including 28 All-Pioneer Football League honors in 2007 one year after Jimmy Riker earned years coaching football. A teacher at Valparaiso High School since 1978, Gray First Team accolades at the same position. is currently the Department Chair for Engineering and Technology. He has Hanson spent the final eight years of his first stay with the Brown and served as an assistant wrestling coach, assistant varsity football coach, and Gold as the defensive line coach after tutoring linebackers in his first season. assistant varsity coach at VHS. Gray was honored in 1986 as the During Valpo’s run to the 2003 Pioneer Football League championship, District I Teacher of the Year in Technology Education. Hanson’s defensive line recorded 16 of the team’s league-leading 28 sacks. The In 1973, Gray began his teaching/coaching career in Portage, Ind., defensive line also played a significant role in the 2000 PFL championship working in the Portage school system until 1978. During this five-year period, season, recording 24.5 of Valpo’s 40 sacks. Hanson was instrumental in he coached football, and baseball. tutoring three-time First Team All-PFL selection Ric Edgcomb from 1998- Gray graduated from Ball State in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science in 2001. technology education. He earned a master’s degree in education from Ball State Prior to arriving at Valparaiso, Hanson was the head football coach at in 1976. Gray went to Ball State on a baseball scholarship. Highland High School in Highland, Ind. for three years. Before Highland, Gary and his wife, Donna, have two grown children, Jeanette and Garrett. Hanson served as head football coach at Gavit High School in Hammond, Ind. beginning in 1987. He was a two-time Lake Athletic Conference Coach of the Year after guiding Gavit to two league championships. Before enjoying success Ed Baker at Gavit, Hanson was the defensive coordinator at Wawasee High School Assistant Coach under head coach Myron Dickerson for four years, helping lead the Warriors to a state runner-up finish. Tight Ends Hanson also had previous collegiate coaching experience, having served Fourth Season as a part time offensive line coach at Western Michigan University and two Valparaiso, 2008 years at Ball State University as a graduate assistant, where he coached the defensive line and the linebackers. As a player, Hanson lettered as an offensive Ed Baker arrived at Valparaiso as a member of the tackle at Ball State. football staff prior to the 2006 campaign and will begin Hanson earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from his second season coaching the Crusader tight ends. Ball State in 1976 and 1980 respectively in physical education. Rob and his wife, He moved into his current role prior to the 2008 season. In his first two Linda, have four grown children, Molly, Melissa, Michael, and Mitch. years with the Brown and Gold, Baker was responsible for assisting with the offensive line. During the 2007 season, Baker helped a right tackle garner First Team All-Pioneer Football League honors. During his collegiate days, Baker was a four-year player on the offensive line at Adams State College in Colorado from 2002-2005. Baker earned his associate’s degree from Adams State in 2005 and completed his bachelor’s degree in physical education at Valpo in December, 2007. He is now currently working towards his master’s degree at Valpo in sports administration. Ed and his wife, Susana, have two children, Ed Jr., born in 2007, and Leila, born in 2009.

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Joe Fussell Marcus Knight Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Running Backs Wide Receivers Second Season Second Season Indiana, 1972 Michigan, 2007 Joe Fussell joined the Crusader coaching staff in Marcus Knight has joined the Valparaiso football 2008 as an assistant coach and will tutor the running staff for the 2008 season and coaches the wide receivers backs for the Brown and Gold for the second straight for the Crusaders. year. In his first season with the Brown and Gold, he helped a redshirt freshman In his first season with the Brown and Gold, Fussell’s ground game led receiver garner Honorable Mention All-Pioneer Football League honors as a the Pioneer Football League averaging 175.2 yards per game. One of his rookie. running backs, Ross Wiemer, finished the year second in the conference in Playing for the Oakland Raiders from 2000-2002, Knight was the starting rushing, on his way to earning Second Team All-PFL accolades. kick returner for the team that faced Tampa Bay in XXXVII. In Fussell arrived at Valpo with 20 years of head coaching experience, 2002, he averaged 24.3 yards per return with a long of 65 yards for the Raiders. including 14 at Triton Central High School and six seasons at Lake Station High He also played for the Amsterdam Admirals for one season in NFL School in Indiana. At Triton Central, Fussell won two sectional titles and three Europe before signing with the for one season. From conference championships, and was a three-time Indianapolis News Metro 2005-2007, Knight played in the for both the Philadel- Football Coach of the Year. phia Soul and the . In addition, Fussell served as the Region 8 Indiana Football Coaches In the spring of 2007, Knight served as the wide receivers coach for Association Director and was the North-South All-Star game chairman. Grenada High School in California. Fussell is currently a high school physical education and health instructor Knight played collegiately for the University of Michigan. He was a at Lake Station Junior/Senior High School where he has been teaching since member of the Wolverines national championship team in 1997 that played in 2002. the Rose Bowl. Fussell is a 1972 graduate of Indiana University with a degree from the While at Michigan, he earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors as a senior HPER school, and earned his master’s degree in the same program from as voted upon by the media while leading the team in yards per catch (20.4) in Indiana in 1975. He also spent four years as an United States Air Force Medic. 1999. A four-year letterman, Knight started 23 career games and finished tied Joe and his wife, Christina Marie, have two grown children, Sarah and for 11th all-time at Michigan in career receiving yards (1,508) and 13th in career Joanna as well as three grandchildren. receptions (88). Knight completed his bachelor’s degree with a focus on history, Afro- American studies, and psychology from Michigan in December of 2007. He Cliff Glover is currently working on his master’s degree in sports administration at Assistant Coach Valparaiso. Linebackers/Special Teams Second Season Willis E. Barringer, II Embry Riddle Assistant Coach Cliff Glover begins his second season as an Defensive Backs assistant coach for the Crusaders after joining the staff First Season in 2008. Glover helps with the linebackers as well as with special teams. Michigan, 2006 In his first season at Valpo, Glover was a defensive assistant that helped Willis Barringer joined the Valparaiso coaching the 11th ranked pass defense in the country. The Crusaders also led the Pioneer staff in the summer of 2009 as the Crusaders’ second- Football League with 17 interceptions. ary coach. Glover arrived at Valparaiso after serving as an assistant coach at Lake He arrived at Valpo from the College of Wooster where he served as the Station High School in Indiana for three seasons, where he helped coach the cornerbacks coach on a team that went 8-2 in 2008. The defense set a new defensive backs. Glover also was an assistant coach for four years at Warren school record with 20 interceptions and the Fighting Scots ranked in the top- Central High School, where he helped guide the Warriors to Indiana state titles three in the league in every defensive category. Barringer coached two All- in both 2003 and 2004. North Coast Athletic Conference cornerbacks. Glover served as the head coach of the United State Army 8-man tackle Barringer spent one season as the defensive backs coach at Scott High football team from 1988-1990 and was the defensive coordinator for U.S. School in Toledo, Ohio prior to his stint at Wooster, and had First Team and Army High School in Heidelberg, Germany from 1985-1987. Second Team All-City League defensive backs under his guidance. One of his A member of the United States Army from 1984-1992, Glover served pupils went on to play cornerback at the University of Pittsburgh. time in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He attended Embry Riddle Univer- A three-year starter at safety at the University of Michigan, Barringer was sity. also the team’s Special Teams Player of the Year in 2004. He played in three Glover and his wife, Tina, have six children and one grandchild. Rose Bowls, earning a pair of starting assignments for the Wolverines. Barringer earned his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts at Michigan in 2006 with a concentration in English. He is currently working on his master’s degree in sports administration at Valparaiso.

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Trevor Jaskiw Patti Nemeth Student Assistant Administrative Assistant Second Season Seventh Season Valparaiso, 2009

Trevor Jaskiw joined the Crusader coaching staff Patti Nemeth joined the Valparaiso staff as the prior to the 2008 season and returns for his second team’s administrative assistant prior to the 2003 Pio- season as a student assistant. A member of the Valpo neer Football League championship. roster from 2005-2007, an injury cut short his playing career. She is responsible for most of the day-to-day activity in the football office, Jaskiw assists the Crusaders daily in practice as well as on game day, handling everything from travel details and recruiting organization to assisting handling a variety of tasks. He helps all of the coaches on both sides of the ball, the coaches with a multitude of tasks. and is constantly seen offering words of encouragement from the sidelines. In 2005, Nemeth began orchestrating the football team’s involvement in A wide receiver, Jaskiw made six catches for Valpo in 2006, including a various civic engagement projects, including working with the local elementary 68-yard touchdown grab at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.), a game he was named the schools. team’s Offensive Player of the Week. As a freshman, Jaskiw was named Valpo’s Prior to arriving at Valpo, she worked in the medical field coordinating Scout Team Player of the Week twice, while sitting out the season as a redshirt. research studies at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In 2006, he also served as the Crusaders’ kickoff returner as well as a punt Patti and her husband, Mike, have one son, Scott. returner. Jaskiw is slated to graduate from Valpo in December, 2009 with a degree in psychology. Ryan Wronkowicz Associate Director of Athletics/ Nathan Twedt Media Relations Associate Athletic Trainer Fifth Season Sixth Season Green, 1999 Iowa, 1996 Ryan Wronkowicz began at Valparaiso University in August of 2000 as the Assistant Sports Information Director. He was promoted to the Assistant Director Nathan Twedt arrived at Valparaiso prior to the of Athletics for Media Relations in 2005 and oversees a department that is 2004-2005 school year as a certified athletic trainer. He responsible for publicity for 21 varsity sports. He began working directly was promoted to associate athletic trainer in 2007. with football in 2005 and was promoted to his current possition of Associate With the Crusaders he is directly responsible for injury treatment, Director of Athletics for Media Relations in 2009. prevention, and rehabilitation for Valpo football as well as and A member of CoSIDA, Wronkowicz is directly responsible for women’s . basketball, football, baseball, women’s soccer, swimming and diving, , Twedt came to Valpo after working for three years at the Great River and at Valpo. He also works with the Hall of Fame committee and is Health Systems Center for Rehabilitation in Burlington, Iowa. He also has involved with publications, historical research, and record-keeping for the experience at Florida A&M, Wake Forest, and South Dakota State. Crusaders’ athletic department. Twedt received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in Wronkowicz’s 2006-2007 women’s basketball media guide was named exercise science in 1996 and his master’s degree in sports administration from Media Guide of the Year in the Mid-Continent Conference while his 2007 South Dakota State in 1999. women’s soccer guide was chosen second in the district by CoSIDA. Nathan and his wife, Sandy, have two daughters, Jenna, born in 2007, and Wronkowicz arrived at Valparaiso after working as an intern for the Alyssa, born in 2008. Southern California Golf Association in North Hollywood, Calif. from 1999- 2000. With the SCGA he assisted with publication of Fore magazine, helped conduct regional golf tournaments, and assisted the handicap department Lance Schuemann while also serving on some course rating assignments. Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer A 1999 graduate of Bowling Green State University with a degree in sport management, Wronkowicz earned his master’s degree in sports Second Season administration from Valparaiso in 2005. He and his wife Christy were married Florida, 2007 in 2008.

Lance Schuemann joined the Valparaiso staff for the 2008 season as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He works directly with the football program, as well as the Crusader baseball team. Schuemann arrived at Valpo after doing an internship with the Florida Marlins during the spring of 2008 as well as working at Palm Beach Ortho- paedic Institute in the fall of 2007. As an athletic training student at the University of Florida, Schuemann worked with the men’s basketball program. Schuemann earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida in athletic training in 2007. He is currently enrolled at Valpo in the sports administration master’s program. 2009 Valparaiso Football 11 MEET THE CRUSADERS

Tayler Aiello Travis Anderson Offensive Line Wide Receiver 6’4” * 320 * Sophomore 6’0” * 175 * Junior/Sophomore Palatine, Ill. * Palatine H.S. Chesterton, Ind. * Chesterton H.S.

2008: Appeared in two games as a rookie for the 2008: Appeared in eight games for the Crusaders on the offensive line ... made collegiate debut against Crusaders during his rookie season ... first collegiate catch came #78 Butler ... also saw action against Drake ... played mainly on Valpo’s #12 against Butler ... also made a grab for 13 yards against Jacksonville reserve team ... named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week ... made college debut at Saint Francis (Ill.) ... named to the for the Butler game. Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Pirates ... led Palatine to first playoff berth in 10 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall years playing at right guard ... team co-captain as a senior ... named to the All Mid- Academic Honor Roll. Suburban League Academic Team ... also lettered in track and field. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Trojans ... a First Team All-Area honoree as a Personal: Tayler is the son of Thomas and Jolienne Aiello ... major is business ... born senior after earning Honorable Mention accolades as a junior ... a Big State Honorable October 24, 1989. Mention pick in 2006 ... team’s Most Outstanding Receiver as a junior ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in baseball. Personal: Travis is the son of Craig and Sue Anderson ... major is secondary education Ian Altieri ... born December 29, 1988. Defensive Line Anderson’s Career Statistics 6’4” * 230 * Senior Year Rec Yds TD Highland, Ind. * Highland H.S. 2008 2 21 0 Totals 2 21 0 2008: Saw action in all 11 games for the Brown and Gold ... 10 of 17 tackles on the season were solo stops ... #98 made a season-high four stops at Dayton ... had three tackles Tim Bennett each against Davidson and Jacksonville ... one of the stops against Wide Receiver Davidson was for loss ... forced a fumble against Marian (Ind.) ... 5’11” * 185 * Sophomore/Freshman broke up a pass and shared a tackle for loss at Campbell. Joliet, Ill. * Joliet Catholic H.S. 2007: Appeared in all 11 games for the Crusaders, starting at defensive end the first three games of the season ... made a season-high four tackles at Trinity International, including one for loss ... made two stops in the season opener against Saint Francis 2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named (Ill.) ... finished the season with two tackles for loss. team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Marian 2006: Saw action in three games for Valpo as a rookie ... made collegiate debut at #14 (Ind.) and Dayton games. Wisconsin Lutheran ... recorded first career tackle, a solo stop, against Trinity Interna- Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Hilltoppers ... led Joliet tional ... made two starts as a freshman. Catholic to a 13-1 record and the 6A state championship as a Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Trojans ... an Honorable Mention All-Lake senior ... earned All-Area honors in 2007 ... an All-East Suburban Catholic Conference Athletic Conference Black selection as a senior ... earned Academic All-Conference selection as a senior ... also lettered in baseball. honors ... named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association Region I All-Star team Personal: Tim is the son of James and Sherri Bennett and Joe and Stacey Lacalamita ...... had 15 receptions for 240 yards as a senior ... also lettered in wrestling. major is engineering ... born November 16, 1989. Personal: Ian is the son of Nick and Debbie Altieri ... major is civil engineering ... born August 13, 1987. Nate Blair Altieri’s Career Statistics Offensive Line Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 2006 1 0100 00/00 6’6” * 310 * Sophomore 2007 4 6 10 2.0/7 0 0 0/0 0 Homewood, Ill. * Andrean H.S. (Ind.) 2008 10 7 17 1.5/3 0 0 1/0 0 Totals 15 13 28 3.5/10 0 0 1/0 0 2008: Appeared in six games as a rookie in a reserve role on the offensive line ... made collegiate debut against #77 Butler on October 18 ... named team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Butler game ... played also on Valpo’s reserve team ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the 59ers ... a Class AAA All-State Team selection in 2007 ... earned First Team All-Northwest Crossroads Conference honors as a senior ... team’s Outstanding Offensive Lineman in 2007 ... named to the IFCA Academic All- State team as a senior. Personal: Nate is the son of Ben and Cindy Blair ... major is actuarial science ... born July 18, 1990.

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Aran Boz Nikko Carson Defensive Line Defensive Line 6’4” * 285 * Sophomore/Freshman 6’3” * 260 * Sophomore Lake Forest, Ill. * Stevenson H.S. Homer Glen, Ill. * Lockport Township H.S.

2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named 2008: Started 10 of 11 games during rookie team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Butler season for Valpo ... made a season-high five tackles both against #94 game. #97 Marian (Ind.) and at Morehead State ... had tackles for loss about Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Patriots ... led Stevenson to Saint Francis (Ill.) in collegiate debut and against Campbell .. an 11-1 record as a sophomore ... also lettered in wrestling and shared a sack against Jacksonville ... had a quarterback hurry track and field. against Drake ... named to the Horizon League’s Fall Academic Honor Roll. Personal: Aren is the son of Ohannes and Gina Boz ... majors are accounting and Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Porters ... a two-time First Team All-Southwest business management ... born June 11, 1990. Suburban Blue Conference selection ... First Team All-Area as a senior ... Second Team All-Area pick in 2006 ... named to the All-State All-Academic Team as a senior. Personal: Nikko is the son of James and Georgia Carson ... undecided upon major ... Grant Bushong born February 14, 1990. Linebacker Carson’s Career Statistics 6’1” * 230 * Sophomore Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks Ionia, Mich. * Ionia H.S. 2008 10 18 28 3.0/8 0.5/6 0 0/0 0 Totals 10 18 28 3.0/8 0.5/6 0 0/0 0 2008: Appeared in one game as a freshman ... made collegiate debut at Campbell on November 15 ... named Jerrell Coleman-Miller #42 team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Jacksonville game ... played mainly on Valpo’s reserve team ... Linebacker named to the Pioneer Football League’s Fall Academic Honor 5’6” * 205 * Sophomore Roll. Hazelwood, Mo. * Mary Institute Country Day H.S. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs ... three-time All-Area selection ... twice named to the All-Capitol Area Athletic Conference Team ... an All-County selection as 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a a senior ... Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 ... third in school history with 213 career freshman ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the tackles ... team captain ... also lettered in basketball, baseball, golf, and track and field. #56 Week for the Marian (Ind.) game. Personal: Grant is the son of Gary and Janie Bushong ... major is business ... born May Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Rams ... a First Team All- 29, 1990. ABC League selection as a junior and senior ... Honorable Mention All-Metro pick in 2007 ... a Class Three All-State selection ... led team to the state finals Alex Byers twice ... set school’s single season (13) and career (28) sack records ... also lettered in , track and field, and wrestling. Defensive Back Personal: Jerrell is the grandson of Sharon Miller ... major is political science ... born 6’3” * 180 * Sophomore May 8, 1990. Elmwood Park, Ill. * Fenwick H.S. David Coneys 2008: Saw action in five games for the Crusaders as a rookie ... made first career tackle in collegiate debut against Wide Receiver #21 Davidson, a solo stop ... returned a kickoff against Dayton ... 6’2” * 190 * Sophomore named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Sebastian, Fla. * Sebastian River H.S. Davidson game ... also played on the Crusader reserve team ... named to the Pioneer Football League’s Fall Academic Honor Roll. 2008: Saw action in five games for the Crusaders Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Kougars ... a three-time First Team All-Northern as a freshman ... played mainly on special teams ... also played on Crossroads Conference pick ... named to the All-Area First Team in 2008 ... a three-time #3 Valpo’s reserve team. Mr. Defense pick ... named Mr. Offense in 2008 ... school’s career tackles leader ... also Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Sharks ... named team’s lettered in baseball and basketball. Most Outstanding Wide Receiver in both 2006 and 2007 ... twice Personal: Alex is the son of Shane and Tammy Byers ... major is civil engineering ... born named Checker’s Player of the Game ... also lettered in track and field. August 2, 1989. Personal: David is the son of Richard and Kathy Coneys ... major is pre-law ... born Byers’ Career Statistics November 7, 1989. Year KR Yds TD ST AT TT 2008 1 4 0 1 0 1 Totals 1 4010 1

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Eli Crawford Anthony Curry Defensive Back Defensive Back 6’1” * 200 * Junior 6’0” * 200 * Senior Bogart, Ga. * North Oconee H.S. Merrillville, Ind. * Merrillville H.S.

2008: Started all 11 games for the Brown and 2008: Started all 11 games for the Brown and Gold as a sophomore ... had a season-best seven tackles, Gold ... an Honorable Mention All-Pioneer Football League se- #13 including one for loss, against Marian (Ind.) ... finished the year #5 lection ... led the PFL with seven interceptions on the season ... third on the team with three interceptions, including returning ranked third nationally in interceptions per game ... had two picks one for 11 yards at Morehead State ... made six stops at against Davidson ... made a career-high nine tackles, including Morehead State, all solo ... added two pass breakups on the year ... had at least one seven solos, at San Diego ... forced a fumble against Marian (Ind.) ... returned an tackle in every game on the season ... finished the year with 4.5 tackles for loss. interception 38 yards against Campbell ... named PFL Defensive Player of the Week 2007: Appeared in all 11 games for Valpo, starting the final five games of the season on October 12 following the Davidson game ... named team’s Defensive Player of the ... made a season-high seven tackles against Dayton ... finished seventh on the team Week three times on the year ... voted team’s Defensive Player of the Year and Defen- with 39 total stops on the season ... returned an interception 74 yards at Trinity sive Helmet winner ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor International ... also picked off a pass at Jacksonville ... shared a tackle for loss at Roll. Trinity International ... tallied four or more tackles six times on the season. 2007: Started and played in 10 games for Valpo as a sophomore ... had a season-high Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Titans ... a Second Team All-State pick as a with five tackles both at Drake and against San Diego ... intercepted a pass at Trinity senior ... earned First Team All-Northeast Georgia honors as a senior ... also earned International ... also broke up three passes against the Trojans ... registered a tackle All-Northeast Georgia accolades as a sophomore and junior ... named team’s for loss against Morehead State ... tied for the team lead with five pass breakups on the Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior ... set school’s single season record with season ... named team’s Defensive Player of the Week for the Trinity International nine interceptions ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in basketball. contest. Personal: Eli is the son of Mark Crawford and Janet Green ... major is sports 2006: Appeared in all 11 games as a rookie, starting the final five contests ... made a management ... born August 30, 1989. season-high five tackles at San Diego ... also recorded first collegiate interception at Crawford’s Career Statistics San Diego ... picked off a pass and returned it 36 yards in season finale against Aurora ... registered a tackle for loss at Dayton ... broke up three passes. Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Pirates ... an Honorable Mention All-State 2007 26 13 39 0.5/1 0 2/96 0/0 0 selection as a senior ... named Honorable Mention All-Duneland Athletic Conference 2008 26 14 40 4.5/10 0 3/11 0/0 0 as a senior ... voted team’s Most Valuable Receiver in 2005 ... led Merrillville to an 11- Totals 52 27 79 5.0/11 0 5/107 0/0 0 2 mark as a junior and 11-3 record during senior campaign ... an Academic All-Confer- ence selection ... also lettered in track and field. Personal: Anthony is the son of Reginald and Patricia Curry ... major is exercise science ... born December 8, 1987. Curry’s Career Statistics Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 2006 13 10 23 1.0/1 0 2/61 0/0 0 2007 13 14 27 1.5/14 0 1/0 0/0 0 2008 30 19 49 3.0/0 0 7/105 1/0 0 Totals 56 43 99 5.5/15 0 10/166 1/0 0

Year KR Yds TD 2006 2 27 0 2007 0 0 0 2008 0 0 0 Totals 2 27 0 Taylor Deloye Kicker 6’0” * 165 * Sophomore Lincolnshire, Ill. * Stevenson H.S.

2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a rookie ... named to the Pioneer Football League All-Academic Team. #24 Prep: Lettered as a senior for the Patriots ... also lettered in soccer and track and field. Personal: Taylor is the son of Tom Deloye and Wendy LaPlaca ... major is business marketing ... born July 14, 1990.

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Brian Fiani Adrian Gober Quarterback Defensive Back 5’11” * 165 * Sophomore 6’1” * 180 * Senior/Junior Brighton, Mich. * Detroit Country Day H.S. Merrillville, Ind. * Merrillville H.S.

2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a 2008: Appeared in eight games for the Crusaders freshman ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic ... made collegiate debut at Saint Francis (Ill.) ... made first college #4 Honor Roll. #32 tackle at Dayton ... played mainly on special teams. Prep: A letterwinner for the Yellowjackets as a senior ... led 2007: Did not play football. Detroit Country Day to district and regional championships as 2006: Did not play football. well a state runner-up finish ... recipient of a Michigan High School Athletic Association Prep: Did not play football for the Pirates ... a four-year letterwinner in baseball. Scholar-Athlete of the Year award ... earned McDonald’s Channel 7 News Scholar- Personal: Adrian is the son of Letitia Gober ... major is marketing ... born October 6, Athlete of the Week honors ... an Ann Arbor News Athlete of the Week ... also lettered 1987. in soccer, tennis, basketball, and track and field. Personal: Brian is the son of Jules and Peggy Fiani ... major is pre-medicine ... born June Gober’s Career Statistics 26, 1990. Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 2008 0 1 1 0 0 0 0/0 0 Tim Flynn Totals 0 1100 00/00 Offensive Line Cody Gokan 6’3” * 255 * Sophomore Linebacker Marion, Ill. * Marion H.S. 6’1” * 205 * Sophomore/Freshman Mundelein, Ill. * Mundelein H.S. 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team during freshman campaign ... named team’s Offensive Scout Team #72 Player of the Week for the Butler game. 2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Wildcats ... a First Team Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Mustangs ... earned All- selection as a junior and senior ... #35 Honorable Mention All-North Suburban Conference honors ... twice named to the Coaches Association All-South Team ... named to named Daily Herald Player of the Week ... also lettered in basketball the Southern Illinois All-Star Team in 2007 ... an IHSFCA Academic All-State Team and lacrosse. member in 2006 ... led team to the 2007 Class 5A state semifinals ... also lettered in track Personal: Cody is the son of Ronald and Kathleen Gokan ... major is exercise science and field. ... born November 7, 1989. Personal: Tim is the son of Lloyd and Celeste Sollers ... major is engineering ... born March 6, 1990. Brian Goodaker Defensive Line Chris Gardner 6’1” * 255 * Sophomore Defensive Line Valparaiso, Ind. * Valparaiso H.S. 6’2” * 240 * Junior/Sophomore Franklin, Wis. * Marquette University H.S. 2008: Played on the Crusader reserve team as a rookie ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week 2008: Saw action in three games for the #93 for the Campbell game. Crusaders ... made collegiate debut at Saint Francis (Ill.) ... made Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Vikings ... named team’s #92 a season-high three tackles against Saint Francis (Ill.), helping on Defensive Most Valuable Player as a freshman ... team captain as one for loss ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall a senior ... recipient of team’s Coaches’ Award in 2007 ... also lettered in track and field. Academic Honor Roll. Personal: Brian is the son of Ron Goodaker and Mary Costa ... undecided upon major 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt. ... born April 23, 1990. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Hilltoppers ... earned All-Greater Metro Conference honors as a senior ... voted team’s Lineman of the Year as a senior ... also lettered in track and field. Personal: Chris is the son of Michael and Ann Gardner ... major is exercise science ... born November 6, 1988.

Gardner’s Career Statistics Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 2008 1 2 3 0.5/1 0 0 0/0 0 Totals 1 2 3 0.5/1 0 0 0/0 0

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Zac Griffin David Hamaker Linebacker Kicker 6’2” * 235 * 5th/Senior 5’11” * 190 * Junior Apple Valley, Calif. * Granite Hills H.S. Bettendorf, Iowa * Plano West H.S. (Texas)

2008: Sat out the season with an injury and 2008: Appeared in seven games for the granted a redshirt season. Crusaders ... made 11-of-13 extra point attempts on the season #45 2007: Played in all 11 games for Valpo as a junior ... made a career- #99 ... was a perfect 3-of-3 on field goal attempts against Davidson, high seven tackles, including four solos, at Davidson ... had six including a season-long 43-yarder ... finished with 11 points stops, including first career sack, against Morehead State ... against Davidson, and was named team’s and Pioneer Football recorded a pass breakup against Dayton ... added six tackles at Marian (Ind.) ... finished League Special Teams Player of the Week on October 12 for his efforts ... made a 42- sixth on the team with 40 total tackles. yard field goal at Morehead State. 2006: Saw action in eight contests for the Crusaders ... made a season-high three tackles, 2007: Made collegiate debut punting at Trinity International ... punted four times for including two solos, at Butler ... assisted on a tackle for loss at Wisconsin Lutheran in a 29.5 yard average ... had a long punt of 38 yards ... landed one kick inside the 20-yard the season opener ... tallied two stops at Dayton ... team’s Defensive Scout Team Player line. of the Week against Davidson. Prep: A letterwinner for the Wolves ... team set a school record with 67 points in 2006 2005: Appeared in four games for the Brown and Gold as a rookie ... assisted on a tackle ... led West to the playoffs as a senior. at Dayton ... also played with Valpo’s reserve team. Personal: David is the son of Michael and Pamela Hamaker ... major is television/ Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Cougars ... earned All-Desert Sky League honors radio ... born February 6, 1989. as a junior and senior ... an All-CIF Southern selection ... captained the defense as a senior Hamaker’s Career Statistics ... member of Daily Press All-Area Team as a senior ... also lettered in baseball. Year Punts Yds Ave. Long I20 PAT FG Long Blk Personal: Zac is the son of Mark and Jacquie Griffin ... married to Elizabeth Anne Cron 2007 4 118 29.5 38 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 ... major is mechanical engineering ... born February 6, 1987. 2008 0 0 0 0 0 11-13 6-8 43 0 Griffin’s Career Statistics Totals 4 118 29.5 38 1 11-13 6-8 43 0 Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 2005 0 1100 00/00 2006 4 6 10 0.5/2 0 0 0/0 0 2007 23 17 40 1.5/12 1.0/11 0 0/0 0 Brett Heber 2008 Redshirt season Defensive Line Totals 27 24 51 2.0/14 1.0/11 0 0/0 0 6’0” * 265 * Sophomore Glenview, Ill. * Glenbrook South H.S. Gavin Grillo Offensive Line 2008: Saw action in the final six games of the 6’3” * 300 * Sophomore season as a rookie ... had a season-high three tackles at Campbell, #91 including one for loss ... posted two solo stops at Dayton ... also Wright City, Mo. * Saint Dominic H.S. registered a quarterback hurry against Dayton ... also played on the Crusader reserve team. 2008: Played on the Crusader reserve team as a Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Titans ... twice earned All-Central Suburban rookie ... named team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week Conference honors ... an All-Area Team selection as a junior ... recipient of team’s #63 for the Butler game ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Leadership Award in 2006 ... earned team’s William Winsauer Award as a senior ... also Academic Honor Roll. lettered in baseball. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Crusaders ... a First Team Personal: Brett is the son of Jamie and Cathy Heber ... major is sports management ... All-Archdiocesan Athletic Association selection as a senior ... earned Second Team All- born March 6, 1990. District honors on the offensive line in 2007 ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in track and field. Heber’s Career Statistics Personal: Gavin is the son of Jeff and Colleen Grillo ... majors are secondary education Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks and physics ... born May 9, 1990. 2008 4 6 10 1.0/3 0 0 0/0 0 Totals 4 6 10 1.0/3 0 0 0/0 0

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Nicholas Henton Kyle Himmelwright Wide Receiver Defensive Back 6’1” * 235 * 5th/Senior 6’1” * 185 * 5th/Senior Chicago, Ill. * De La Salle H.S. Coplay, Pa. * Whitehall H.S.

2008: Started all 11 games on the season ... 2008: Started all 11 games for the Brown and caught a season-high four passes in the opener at Saint Francis Gold ... finished third on the team with 55 tackles, including a #2 (Ill.) ... threw a 44-yard touchdown pass against Concordia (Wis.) #6 team-best 38 solos ... registered eight tackles in a game three times ... carried the ball twice against Davidson ... had a season’s best 46 on the season ... picked off two passes at Campbell ... recorded two yards in receptions against Marian (Ind.) ... team’s co-Special tackles for loss both against Concordia (Wis.) and Butler ... Teams Player of the Week for the Concordia (Wis.) game. recovered a fumble against Marian (Ind.) ... named team’s Defensive Player of the Week 2007: Started all 11 games for Valpo ... hauled in an eight-yard touchdown pass at for the Marian (Ind.) and Campbell games ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Jacksonville ... had a season-long 39-yard grab at Drake ... had a catch in each of the final Academic Honor Roll. 10 games of the season ... carried three times on the year, including a season-long 13- 2007: Started 10 games for the Crusaders ... earned Honorable Mention All-Pioneer yard run at Trinity International ... finished second on the team averaging 15.4 yards per Football League honors ... named the PFL’s Defensive Player of the Week on September catch. 17 following the Kalamazoo game ... had 11 tackles, including 10 solos, and two 2006: Appeared in all 11 games for the Crusaders, starting the final four contests ... interceptions at Kalamazoo ... tallied 10 stops at Marian (Ind.) ... had two tackles for loss finished second on the team with 258 yards receiving (17.2 ypc) ... made two grabs for at Jacksonville ... finished fourth on the team with 56 tackles ... returned three kickoffs, 82 yards, including a touchdown at Morehead State ... also hauled in a scoring pass including one for 20 yards, in the opener against Saint Francis (Ill.) ... tied for the team against Davidson ... had a season-long 42-yard reception against Morehead State ... lead with five pass breakups on the season ... named team’s co-Defensive Player of the returned eight kickoffs on the year ... threw a 30-yard pass completion against Week for the Jacksonville game. Jacksonville. 2006: Started the first six games of the year before suffering a season-ending injury ... 2005: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named co-Offensive Scout Team Player of the made a season-high seven tackles, including five solos against Trinity International ... Week for the Drake game. made five stops and had first collegiate interception at Morehead State ... registered Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Meteors ... also lettered in baseball, basketball tackles for loss against Wisconsin Lutheran and Drake ... forced a fumble against Trinity and track. International ... returned 13 kickoffs for a 26.4 yard return average, including a long of Personal: Nick is the son of JoAnn Henton and Andra Tubbs ... major is accounting 45 at Morehead State ... returned 17 punts for a 9.6 yard average ... named team’s Special ... born April 4, 1987. Teams Player of the Week against Morehead State. 2005: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week Henton’s Career Statistics for the Aurora game. Year Rec Yds TD Rush Yds TD KR Yds TD Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Zephyrs ... served as a team captain and named 2006 15 258 2 1 2 0 8 98 0 team Most Valuable Player as a senior. 2007 12 185 1 3 23 0 0 0 0 Personal: Kyle is the son of Allen and Patricia Himmelwright ... major is business 2008 15 140 0 5 21 0 0 0 0 management ... born May 30, 1987. Totals 42 583 3 9 46 0 8 98 0 Himmelwright’s Career Statistics Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks Year Comp Att Yds TD/INT ST AT TT 2006 13 9 22 2.0/4 0 1/0 1/0 0 2006 1 1 30 0/0 2 3 5 2007 43 13 56 2.5/11 1.0/9 3/0 0/0 0 2007 0 1 0 0/0 1 1 2 2008 38 17 55 7.5/22 1.0/8 4/27 0/1 0 2008 1 1 44 1/0 1 0 1 Totals 94 39 133 12.0/372.0/17 8/27 1/1 0 Totals 2 3 74 1/0 4 4 8 Year PR Yds TD KR Yds TD 2006 17 163 0 13 343 0 2007 2 -8 0 3 41 0 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 19 155 0 16 384 0 James Joos Linebacker 6’1” 210 * Senior/Junior Cleveland, Ga. * White County H.S.

2008: Saw action in all 11 games for Valpo ... made three tackles, including 0.5 for loss, in collegiate debut at #51 Saint Francis (Ill.) ... also had three stops, all solos, against Marian (Ind.) ... added two solo stops at Campbell. 2007: Did not play football. 2006: A member of the Crusaders’ reserve team. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Warriors ... recipient of the Warrior Heart Award as a senior ... earned Coaches’ Award and Strongest Warrior Award as a sopho- more ... also lettered in basketball, track and field, and weight-lifting. Personal: James is the son of John and Young Joos ... major is sports management ... born March 9, 1988. Joos’ Career Statistics Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 2008 7 6 13 0.5/0 0 0 0/0 0 Totals 7 6 13 0.5/0 0 0 0/0 0 2009 Valparaiso Football 17 MEET THE CRUSADERS

Luke Kanclerz Brian Laipple Linebacker Defensive Line 6’1” * 190 * Senior 6’4” * 245 * Junior/Sophomore Holland Patent, N.Y. * Holland Patent H.S. Fort Wayne, Ind. * Homestead H.S.

2008: Saw action in all 11 games as a junior ... 2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt. made two tackles, including a solo stop, at Campbell ... named to 2007: Saw action in six games for Valpo as a rookie ... made #43 the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. #59 collegiate debut at Drake ... made first career tackle, for loss, 2007: Appeared in all 11 games for the Brown and Gold, starting against Dayton ... also made a stop at Davidson. the first six contests of the season ... made a season-high seven Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Spartans ... a First Team tackles in collegiate debut against Saint Francis (Ill.) ... recorded three stops against All-Northeast Hoosier Conference pick as a senior ... Honorable Mention All-State Butler ... shared a tackle for loss at Marian (Ind.) ... made first collegiate interception at by the Associated Press ... team’s Most Valuable Defensive Lineman ... led Homestead Drake ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. to the NHC title as a junior ... also lettered in basketball. 2006: Played on Valpo’s reserve team ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Personal: Brian is the son of Don and Beth Laipple ... major is exercise science ... born Academic Honor Roll. April 5, 1988. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Golden Knights ... a Third Team All-State Class B linebacker as a senior ... a Section 3 Class B East All-Star First Team selection Laipple’s Career Statistics in 2005 after being named to the Second Team in 2004 ... named to the Observer Dis- Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks patch All-Mohawk Valley Team as a senior ... named to the NYS Scholar All-State Team 2007 2 0 2 1.0/1 0 0 0/0 0 in 2005 ... also competed in track and field. 2008 Redshirt Season Personal: Luke is the son of Ronald and Cathy Kanclerz ... major is geography ... Totals 2 0 2 1.0/1 0 0 0/0 0 born May 27, 1988. Kanclerz’s Career Statistics Steve Lara Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 2007 11 10 21 0.5/0 0 1/0 0/0 0 Offensive Line 2008 2 4 6 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 6’3” * 275 * Junior/Sophomore Totals 13 14 27 0.5/0 0 1/0 0/0 0 Florissant, Mo. * Hazelwood Central H.S.

Zack LaBarre 2008: Played in all 11 games, making eight starts on the offensive line ... helped to anchor the line at center. Running Back #65 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named team’s Offensive 5’9 * 195 * Junior Scout Team Player of the Week for the Butler game. Union Mills, Ind. * South Central H.S. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Hawks ... earned Honorable Mention All-Suburban North Conference honors at left tackle ... also lettered in wrestling. 2008: Saw action in three games for the Brown Personal: Steve is the son of Mike and Florence Lara ... major is biology ... born and Gold ... returned a kickoff for 19 yards against Butler ... August 15, 1988. #49 team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Davidson game. 2007: Appeared in two games for the Crusaders as a rookie ... Desmond Lewis made collegiate debut at home against San Diego ... team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Morehead State game ... named to the Pioneer Football Wide Receiver League Fall Academic Honor Roll. 6’1” * 180 * Junior/Sophomore Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Satellites ... an Honorable Mention All-State Fort Wayne, Ind. * Homestead H.S. selection in 2006 ... team’s Most Valuable Player in 2006 ... named to the Herald Argus All-Area Team twice ... a News Dispatch All-Area Team pick as a senior ... played in the 2008: Played in all 11 games for Valpo ... East-West All-Star game ... won the team’s Tackle Award as a junior and senior ... also finished third on the team with 17 catches for 173 yards ... hauled lettered in golf, baseball, and track and field. #81 in a 28-yard pass for first collegiate touchdown at Dayton ... also Personal: Zack is the son of Scott and Marianne LaBarre ... major is business ... born had a scoring grab at Campbell ... had five catches in the season December 29, 1988. finale against Drake ... team’s Offensive Player of the Week for LaBarre’s Career Statistics the Dayton game. Year KR Yds TD 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the 2007 0 0 0 Week for the Trinity International game. 2008 1 19 0 Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Spartans ... a Second Team All-Northeast Totals 1 19 0 Hoosier Conference selection ... led team to the sectional title ... named team’s Most Valuable Receiver ... set school’s single season touchdown reception record with 13 ... also lettered in basketball and track and field. Personal: Desmond is the son of Rudolph Lewis and Rosalind Walker-Lewis ... major is actuarial science ... born August 7, 1989. Lewis’ Career Statistics Year Rec Yds TD 2008 17 173 2 Totals 17 173 2

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Chris Lyda Marty McAlpin Defensive Line Tight End 6’3” * 215 * Sophomore 6’2” * 225 * Sophomore Sebastian, Fla. * Sebastian River H.S. Palos Park, Ill. * Amos Alonzo Stagg H.S.

2008: Saw action in five games for Valpo as a 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a rookie rookie ... made collegiate debut against Saint Francis (Ill.) ... made ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor #90 three tackles, including a sack, at Morehead State ... registered a #19 Roll. stop against Jacksonville ... also played on the Crusaders’ reserve Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Chargers ... an All- team ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week Southwest Suburban First Team quarterback as a senior ... team for the Dayton game. Most Valuable Player on offense in 2007 ... also lettered in baseball. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Sharks ... named Defensive Most Valuable Personal: Marty is the son of Tim and Carolyn McAlpin ... major is political science ... Player as a junior ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and weight born September 22, 1989. lifting. Personal: Chris is the son of Ron and Maureen Lyda ... major is civil engineering ... born January 25, 1990. Sean McCarty Lyda’s Career Statistics Wide Receiver Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 6’5” * 205 * Junior/Sophomore 2008 3 1 4 1.0/10 1.0/10 0 0/0 0 Waukesha, Wis. * West H.S. Totals 3 1 4 1.0/10 1.0/10 0 0/0 0 2008: Saw action in all 11 games as a rookie ... Josh Lynn had two catches for 47 yards against Jacksonville, including a #89 touchdown catch for 38 yards ... also had a 10-yard scoring Running Back reception against Butler. 6’1” * 255 * Senior 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt. Hammond, Ind. * Morton H.S. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Wolverines ... earned First Team All-Classic 8 Conference honors as a senior ... a Second Team All-Classic 8 pick as a junior ... also lettered in basketball. 2008: Played in 10 games as a junior, starting Personal: Sean is the son of Steve and Elain McCarty ... major is finance ... born against Butler ... carried twice for nine yards at Campbell ... also November 15, 1988. #40 had two tackles at Campbell ... had one carry at Dayton. 2007: Appeared in all 11 games, making seven starts at fullback ... McCarty’s Career Statistics carried twice for 13 yards, including a season-long eight-yard carry Year Rec Yds TD at Drake ... had two carries at Marian (Ind.) ... made two tackles on special teams at 2008 3 57 2 Kalamazoo. Totals 3 57 2 2006: Played in eight games including a start at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) ... scored a touch- down on first collegiate carry against Drake ... also scored against Aurora ... carried five times for 33 yards against Aurora ... had a season-long run of 14 yards. Mike Miller Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Governors ... a First Team All-Lake Athletic Defensive Back Conference selection as a senior ... earned Honorable Mention All-LAC honors as a 5’10” * 200 * Senior/Junior junior ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in track and field. Personal: Josh is the son of Lucas and Candice Lynn ... major is exercise science ... Naperville, Ill. * Central H.S. born January 19, 1988. Lynn’s Career Statistics 2008: Appeared in 10 games for the Brown and Gold ... played mainly on special teams ... had a season-high four Year Rsh Yds TD ST AT TT #16 tackles at San Diego, including three solo stops ... added a pair of 2006 7 38 2 0 0 0 stops at Dayton and against Jacksonville ... team’s Special Teams 2007 6 23 0 2 2 4 Player of the Week for the San Diego game ... named to the 2008 3 11 0 1 1 2 Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. Totals 16 72 2 3 3 6 2007: Made collegiate debut in the opener against Saint Francis (Ill.) ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Butler game ... named to the Pio- Nick Malantis neer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of Quarterback the Week for the Aurora game. 6’4” * 205 * Sophomore Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Redhawks ... named Honorable Mention All- Alpharetta, Ga. * Alpharetta H.S. City as a senior ... team captain as a senior ... missed half of his senior season due to injury ... led the Redhawks in interceptions ... twice named to the DuPage Valley Con- ference All-Academic Team ... also lettered in basketball. 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a Personal: Mike is the son of Chris and Jean Miller ... majors are political science and freshman ... named team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the communication law ... born January 8, 1988. #11 Week for the Jacksonville game. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Raiders ... named team’s Miller’s Career Statistics Most Improved Player in 2005 ... twice named Player of the Week Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks as a senior ... recipient of team’s Coaches’ Award in 2007 ... also lettered in wrestling. 2007 0 0000 00/00 Personal: Nick is the son of John and Pam Malantis ... majors are physical education 2008 5 5 10 0 0 0 0/0 0 and secondary education ... born March 6, 1990. Totals 5 5 10 0 0 0 0/0 0

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Eddie Morelli Corey Nash Running Back Wide Receiver 6’0” * 185 * Sophomore/Freshman 5’11” * 175 * Junior/Sophomore Racine, Wis. * Saint Catherines H.S. Griffith, Ind. * Griffith H.S.

2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named 2008: Played on the Valpo reserve team until team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Drake suffering a season-ending injury ... granted a redshirt season. #30 game ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic #9 2007: Appeared in the final 10 games of the season as a rookie Honor Roll. ... led Valpo with 13 punt returns on the season ... averaged 3.5 Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Angels ... a two-time All- yards per return ... had a long of nine yards at Marian (Ind.) ... Lakeshore Conference selection at running back ... also earned All-Lakeshore honors at named team’s Special Teams Player of the Week for the Trinity International game. linebacker as a senior ... league Player of the Year in 2007 ... Honorable Mention All-State Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Panthers ... a Second Team All-State selection as a senior ... earned All-Region and All-County accolades in 2007 ... set the school ... earned Second Team All-Lake Athletic Conference honors ... a Second Team All- rushing record with 2,024 yards ... also lettered in track and field. Area pick ... team captain ... led Griffith to a pair of regional titles ... also lettered in Personal: Eddie is the son of Jim and Colleen Morelli ... major is business ... born baseball and basketball. September 5, 1989. Personal: Corey is the son of Phil and Audrey Nash ... major is criminology ... born September 2, 1988. John Moriarty Nash’s Career Statistics Year PR Yds TD Offensive Line 2007 13 46 0 6’2” * 340 * Junior/Sophomore 2008 0 0 0 Palos Heights, Ill. * Shepard H.S. Totals 13 46 0

2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team ... named Matthew Niehus to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. Tight End #68 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Dayton game ... named 6’5” * 230 * Sophomore to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. Oak Park, Ill. * Oak Park and River Forest H.S. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Astros ... a First Team All-South Suburban Conference selection as a senior ... earned Honorable Mention All-Area honors in 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a 2006 ... team captain as a senior ... an Academic All-State pick as a senior ... also lettered freshman. in baseball. #80 Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Huskies ... earned Academic Personal: John is the son of Tim and Lee Moriarty ... majors are sports management All-West Suburban Silver Conference honors as a senior. and TV/radio communications ... born May 19, 1989. Personal: Matthew is the son of Robert and Christina Niehus ... Ryan Myers major is political science ... born November 9, 1989. Wide Receiver Ryan O’Shea 6’0” * 165 * Junior/Sophomore Tight End Chesterton, Ind. * Chesterton H.S. 6’2” * 220 * Sophomore Lafayette, Ind. * Attica H.S. 2008: Played in all 11 games for Valpo as a freshman, drawing nine starting assignments ... earned Honorable 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a #1 Mention All-Pioneer Football League honors ... had a team- freshman. leading 21 catches for 269 yards (12.8 ypr) ... second career catch #86 Prep: A three-year letterwinner with the Red Ramblers ... earned was a 21-yard touchdown reception against Concordia (Wis.) ... Special Mention All-State honors in 2007 ... an All-Wabash River had eight catches for 82 yards against Jacksonville ... had a season-long 40-yard Conference pick as a senior ... twice named to the Journal and reception against Drake ... named team’s Offensive Player of the Week for the Courier All-Area First Team ... a Region IV All-Star in 2007 ... an All Bi-County pick as Jacksonville game. a senior ... team’s Most Valuable Offensive Back in 2007 ... set a school record throwing 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named team’s Offensive Scout Team Player for 1,512 yards ... also lettered in basketball and golf. of the Week for the San Diego contest. Personal: Ryan is the son of Kevin and Jennifer O’Shea ... major is business Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Trojans ... earned Honorable Mention All-Area management ... born December 1, 1989. honors by the Post-Tribune in 2006 ... also lettered in track and field. Personal: Ryan is the son of Michael and Vicki Myers ... major is sports management ... born August 22, 1988. Amedeus Odemba Myers’ Career Statistics Defensive Line Year Rec Yds TD 6’0” * 215 * Sophomore/Freshman 2008 21 269 1 South Bend, Ind. * Clay H.S. Totals 21 269 1

2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Colonials ... recipient of #66 team’s Iron Man Award three times ... also lettered in wrestling and track and field. Personal: Amedeus is the son of Alexander and Beatrice Odemba ... major is physical therapy ... born September 26, 1990.

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Alex Petrik John Popper Tight End Running Back 6’4” * 220 * Junior/Sophomore 5’11” * 195 * Senior Commerce, Mich. * Walled Lake Northern H.S. Dublin, Ohio * Coffman H.S.

2008: Made his collegiate debut against Butler 2008: Played in all 11 games for the Crusaders ... played mainly on Valpo’s reserve team ... named to the Pioneer as a junior ... earned Second Team All-Pioneer Football League #85 Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. #26 honors as a return specialist ... ranked 18th in the nation and 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... team’s Offensive Scout second in the league averaging 12.0 yards per punt return ... re- Team Player of the Week for the Jacksonville game ... named to turned a punt 48 yards for a touchdown at Campbell ... had a the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. season-long 59-yard kickoff return against Butler ... added a 38-yard punt return against Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Knights ... earned All-Western Lakes Athletic Marian (Ind.) ... tallied nine carries for 65 yards, including a long of 24 against Concordia Association Division honors as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and baseball. (Wis.) ... named team’s Special Teams Player of the Week against Butler and Campbell Personal: Alex is the son of Robert and Kathy Petrik ... majors are sports management ... also named PFL Player of the Week on November 16 after the Campbell contest ... and business administration ... born December 15, 1988. named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Appeared in 10 games, making three starts ... earned Honorable Mention All- Pioneer Football League honors as a return specialist ... returned a kickoff 96 yards for Brian Plachinski a touchdown against San Diego ... carried 16 times for 91 yards and two touchdowns Defensive Line at Jacksonville ... second in the Pioneer Football League averaging 24.5 yards per kick 6’3” * 230 * Sophomore return and also with 136.6 all purpose yards per game ... named team’s Offensive Player of the Week against both Drake and San Diego ... team’s Special Teams Player South Milwaukee, Wis. * South Milwaukee H.S. of the Week against Kalamazoo and San Diego. 2006: Played in all 11 games for the Crusaders, starting the final eight ... led the Cru- 2008: Made collegiate debut at Campbell ... saders in rushing with 567 yards ... finished second on the squad with 27 pass recep- made one stop against the Camels, a tackle for loss ... played mainly tions ... carried 29 times for 139 yards in season finale against Aurora ... scored first #95 on the Crusaders’ reserve team during rookie campaign. career touchdown against Morehead State ... also ran for a score against Jacksonville Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Rockets ... an All-North and caught a touchdown pass at San Diego ... made six catches against Jacksonville ... Division defensive end in 2007 ... team co-captain as a senior ... hauled in four passes for 63 yards against Butler ... finished eighth in the Pioneer also lettered in baseball. Football League averaging 51.5 yards rushing per game ... team’s Offensive Player of Personal: Brian is the son of Jeffrey and Roberta Plachinski ... major is criminology ... the Game against Aurora ... named to the PFL Fall Academic Honor Roll. born January 18, 1990. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Shamrocks ... a First Team All-Ohio Capital Conference Buckeye Division selection as a senior ... received Special Mention All- Plachinski’s Career Statistics District honors in 2005 ... Al Crawford Award recipient as a senior ... received Rock Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks Pride Award as a sophomore ... also lettered in baseball and track and field. 2008 1 0 1 1.0/7 0 0 0/0 0 Personal: John is the son of John and Mary Popper ... major is accounting ... born Totals 1 0 1 1.0/7 0 0 0/0 0 May 7, 1988. Popper’s Career Statistics Year Rsh Yds TD Rec Yds TD KO Yds TD 2006 139 567 2 27 244 1 0 0 0 2007 60 291 4 5 21 0 43 1054 1 2008 43 183 0 6 30 0 42 951 0 Totals 242 1011 6 38 295 1 85 2005 1

Year PR Yds TD 2006 0 0 0 2007 0 0 0 2008 16 192 1 Totals 16 192 1

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Marco Porcelli Adam Rundh Linebacker Defensive Line 6’2” * 240 * Senior 6’3” * 250 * Senior Des Plaines, Ill. * Maine West H.S. Aalborg, Denmark * Orjanskolan H.S. (Sweden)

2008: Appeared in all 11 games for Valpo as a 2008: Started all 11 games for the Crusaders ... junior ... made a career-high three tackles at Campbell ... had a an Honorable Mention All-Pioneer Football League selection ... #50 tackle for loss at Saint Francis (Ill.) ... broke up a pass against #96 an ESPN The Magazine Second Team Academic All-America se- Jacksonville ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Aca- lection after earning First Team All-District V honors ... second demic Honor Roll. on the team with eight tackles for loss, including 2.5 sacks ... had 2007: Saw action in 10 games for the Crusaders ... made first collegiate tackle at Drake eight total tackles against Concordia (Wis.) ... registered two tackles for loss at Campbell ... also made stops against Dayton and at Davidson. ... recovered a fumble against Marian (Ind.) ... blocked a team-leading three kicks ... 2006: A member of Valparaiso’s reserve team ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team had seven stops at Saint Francis (Ill.) ... voted to the PFL All-Academic Team ... named Player of the Week for the Wisconsin Lutheran game. to the PFL Fall Academic Honor Roll. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Warriors ... an All- 2007: Appeared in all 11 games for Valpo, starting the final eight contests ... earned selection as a senior ... named team’s Defensive Most Valuable Player in 2005 ... also Honorable Mention All-Pioneer Football League honors ... finished fifth in the league lettered in wrestling and track and field. with 7.5 sacks and third with 16 tackles for loss ... had a season-high seven tackles Personal: Marco is the son of Mike and Chiara Porcelli ... major is physical education against Morehead State ... made 2.5 tackles for loss at Trinity International ... had 1.5 ... born October 26, 1987. sacks against Morehead State ... forced a fumble at Jacksonville ... earned ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V First Team honors ... earned team’s Defensive Hel- Porcelli’s Career Statistics met award ... team’s co-Defensive Player of the Week for the Jacksonville game ... Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks named team’s Most Improved Player ... a First Team Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar 2007 3 0300 00/00 Award recipient ... a First Team PFL All-Academic Team selection ... named to the 2008 4 8 12 1.0/2 0 0 0/0 0 PFL Fall Academic Honor Roll. Totals 7 8 15 1.0/2 0 0 0/0 0 2006: Saw action in eight games as a rookie ... made a season high four tackles in the season finale against Aurora ... registered three stops at Wisconsin Lutheran ... re- corded a solo tackle for loss against Davidson ... named to the Pioneer Football League Jared Rose Fall Academic Honor Roll. Linebacker Prep: Played club football for Djurgarden in Sweden in 2005 ... named team’s Defen- 6’3” * 210 * Sophomore sive Player of the Year in 2005 ... recorded 14 interceptions and created 17 total turn- White Lake, Ill. * Walled Lake Northern H.S. overs for Djurgarden ... played for Tyreso Crowns in 2004 ... played for Telge Truckers in 2003. Personal: Adam is the son of Amadou Bamba and Anne Rundh ... majors are interna- 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a rookie tional business and finance ... born December 28, 1985. ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the #47 Saint Francis (Ill.) game ... named to the Pioneer Football League Rundh’s Career Statistics Fall Academic Honor Roll. Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Knights ... an Honorable 2006 4 5 9 2.0/3 0 0 0/0 0 Mention All-District linebacker as both a junior and senior ... set a school record with 2007 19 18 37 16.0/81 7.5/55 0 1/0 0 192 career tackles ... also played baseball, basketball, and wrestling. 2008 21 21 42 8.0/29 2.0/13 0 0/1 3 Personal: Jared is the son of Bruce and Pamela Rose ... major is history ... born July 14, Totals 44 44 88 26.0/113 10.5/68 0 1/1 3 1990. Roger Satur Defensive Back 6’1” * 195 * Junior Mansfield, Texas * Nolan Catholic H.S.

2008: Played in all 11 games for the Brown and Gold ... made a season-high four tackles, including three solo #22 stops, at Campbell ... tallied three tackles at Morehead State. 2007: Saw action in all 11 games as a rookie for Valpo ... recorded two tackles at Trinity International and at Drake ... also had two stops against San Diego. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Vikings ... led team to a pair of state championships ... a Second Team Division I-IA All-District selection in 2006 ... named team’s Special Teams Player of the Year as a senior ... also lettered in track and field. Personal: Roger is the son of Roman and Mary Lynn Satur ... major is business ... born November 15, 1988. Satur’s Career Statistics Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 2007 7 1800 00/00 2008 12 5 17 0 0 0 0/0 0 Totals 19 6 25 0 0 0 0/0 0

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Mitch Secrest Chris Smith Punter/Kicker Kicker 6’1” * 170 * Senior 5’10” * 185 * Sophomore Elburn, Ill. * Kaneland H.S. Manistee, Mich. * Manistee H.S.

2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Brown 2008: Saw action in two games for Valpo as a and Gold ... had a career-long 68 yard punt at Morehead State ... freshman ... made four extra points in his collegiate debut against #88 landed 15 punts inside the 20 on the year ... handled kickoff #41 Concordia (Wis.). duties for five games ... named team’s Special Teams Player of Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Chippewas ... an All- the Week for the Marian (Ind.) game. Western Waterways Conference selection as a senior ... led 2007: Saw action in 10 games for Valpo ... had a season-long punt of 53 yards against Manistee to the second playoff appearance in school history as a senior ... selected to kick Dayton ... averaged 41.7 yards for six punts at Marian (Ind.) ... had three kicks inside in the East-West All-Star game by the MHSCFA ... also lettered in soccer and basketball. the 20 against Morehead State ... had 12 punts inside the 20 on the season ... handled Personal: Chris is the son of Christina Smith ... major is sports management ... born kickoff duties at Marian (Ind.) and against San Diego ... named team’s Special Teams September 14, 1990. Player of the Week for the Marian (Ind.) and Morehead State games. 2006: Appeared in all 11 games as a rookie ... booted a long of 56 yards against Davidson Smith’s Career Statistics ... also recorded a 50-yard punt against Aurora ... placed 11 punts inside of the 20 ... Year PAT FG Long Blk averaged 42.2 yards per kick against Aurora ... sixth in the Pioneer Football League 2008 4-5 0-0 0 0 averaging 33.1 yards per punt ... named team’s Special Teams Player of the Week Totals 4-5 0-0 0 0 against both Jacksonville and Butler. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Knights ... an Honorable Mention All-Area selection as a senior ... recipient of team’s Dedication Award in 2005 ... team captain as Alex Soller a senior ... team went 7-3 as a senior ... also lettered in track and field. Defensive Back Personal: Mitch is the son of Larry and Marg Secrest ... major is mechanical engineer- 5’10” * 180 * Junior/Sophomore ing ... born August 15, 1988. Michigan City, Ind. * Michigan City H.S. Secrest’s Career Statistics Year Punts Yds Ave. Long I20 Blk KO Yds Ave. 2008: Saw action in eight games during rookie 2006 54 1789 33.1 56 11 2 0 0 0 campaign ... made collegiate debut at Saint Francis (Ill.) ... had a 2007 51 1748 34.3 53 12 1 10 474 47.4 #46 season-high two tackles against Davidson, including a solo stop 2008 60 2119 35.3 68 15 1 16 834 52.1 ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for Totals 165 5656 34.3 68 38 4 26 1308 50.3 the Morehead State game ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt. Andrzej Skiba Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Wolves ... named to the Kicker News-Dispatch All-Area Team in 2006 ... earned All-Duneland Athletic Conference 5’11” * 165 * Sophomore honors as a senior ... named team’s Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior ... also Homewood, Ill. * Homewood-Flossmoor H.S. lettered in track and field. Personal: Alex is the son of Ted and Pat Soller ... major is exercise science ... born August 2, 1988. 2008: Saw action in four games as a rookie ... Soller’s Career Statistics made five extra points at Campbell ... made a pair of field goals Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks against the Camels as well, with a long of 27 yards ... had three #38 2008 2 3 5 0 0 0 0/0 0 kickoffs go for touchbacks on the year ... made a tackle against Totals 2 3500 00/00 Jacksonville ... named team’s Special Teams Player of the Week for the Morehead State game.. Prep: Lettered for the Vikings ... led Homewood-Flossmoor to the state semifinals in Isaiah Spears 2008 ... also lettered in soccer. Personal: Andrzej is the son of Zofia and Jan Skiba ... major is engineering ... born Running Back January 10, 1990. 5’10” * 220 * Sophomore Skiba’s Career Statistics Saint Louis, Mo. * Normandy H.S. Year PAT FG Long Blk KO Yds Ave. 2008 5-6 2-2 27 0 16 953 59.3 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a Totals 5-6 2-2 27 0 16 953 59.3 freshman. #29 Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Vikings ... a First Team All- Year ST AT TT Suburban East Conference selection ... led Normandy to first 2008 1 0 1 district and SEC championships ... team captain ... also lettered in Totals 1 0 1 track and field and wrestling. Personal: Isaiah is the son of Rodell Spears and Shirley Carter ... major is journalism ... born May 31, 1990.

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Nick Strezelecki Ferdinand Velez Tight End Offensive Line 6’2” * 205 * Sophomore/Freshman 6’1” * 245 * Sophomore Mount Prospect, Ill. * Rolling Meadows H.S. Chicago, Ill. * Saint Patrick H.S.

2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named 2008: Played in three games as a rookie ... made to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll. collegiate debut at Morehead State ... played on Valpo’s reserve #87 Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Mustangs ... led team to #74 team ... team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the nine victories as both a junior and senior ... also lettered in track Butler game ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall and field. Academic Honor Roll. Personal: Nick is the son of John and Mary Strzelecki ... major is physical education ... Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Shamrocks ... a Walter Peyton’s Roundhouse born November 20, 1989. Player of the Week ... also lettered in track and field. Personal: Ferdinand is the son of Ferdinand and Mercedes Velez ... major is business Laurence Treadaway ... born September 14, 1989. Defensive Back JaVon Welch 5’11” * 185 * Junior Detroit, Mich. * Orchard Lake Saint Mary’s H.S. Linebacker 6’0” * 190 * Junior/Sophomore 2008: Played in all 11 games as a sophomore ... Grand Rapids, Mich. * Ottawa Hills H.S. had a season-high five tackles, including four solo stops, at #15 Dayton ... made four tackles at San Diego and forced a fumble 2008: Played in 10 games as a rookie ... returned ... returned a kickoff against Butler ... named team’s Special first career punt 24 yards for a touchdown against Jacksonville Teams Player of the Week for the Drake game ... team’s Special #52 ... had a season-high seven tackles, including six solos, at Dayton Teams Player of the Year. ... registered a tackle for loss against Jacksonville ... recovered 2007: Saw action in all 11 games for the Crusaders ... had a season-high three tackles, fumbles at San Diego and at Campbell ... team’s Special Teams including two solos, against San Diego ... returned two kickoffs against Davidson ... Player of the Week for the Jacksonville game. named team’s Special Teams Player of the Week for the Saint Francis (Ill.) game and 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the San Diego contest. of the Week for the Morehead State and Jacksonville games. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Eagles ... team captain as a senior ... 2005 team Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Bengals ... a two-time All-City League selection finished the year ranked 21st in the nation ... also lettered in track and field. ... twice named Bengal of the Year on the team ... team’s Most Valuable Player ... also Personal: Laurence is the son of Marilyn Gribble ... major is sports management ... lettered in track and field, bowling, basketball, and swimming. born November 29, 1989. Personal: JaVon is the son of Kevin and Angela Welch ... major is sociology ... born Treadaway’s Career Statistics June 13, 1989. Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks Welch’s Career Statistics 2007 6 5 11 0 0 0 0/0 0 Year ST AT TT TFL Sacks INTs FF/FR Blks 2008 16 6 22 0 0 0 1/0 0 2008 14 16 30 1.5/6 0 0 0/2 0 Totals 22 11 33 0 0 0 1/0 0 Totals 14 16 30 1.5/6 0 0 0/2 0

Year KR Yds TD Year PR Yds TD 2007 2 17 0 2008 1 24 1 2008 1 15 0 Totals 1 24 1 Totals 3 32 0 Matt Upshaw Quarterback 6’0” * 190 * Junior/Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. * Warren Central H.S.

2008: Saw action in five games as a rookie, starting against Campbell ... threw for 159 yards versus #7 Jacksonville, including first collegiate touchdown ... carried 16 times for 68 yards against the Dolphins as well. 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Warriors ... led Warren Central to four class 5A state championships ... Honorable Mention All-State by the Associated Press in 2006 ... earned All-City and All-County Honorable Mention honors as a senior ... a All- Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference selection in 2006 ... Honorable Mention ... also lettered in basketball and track and field. Personal: Matt is the son of Breck and Katrina Upshaw ... major is business management ... born February 6, 1989. Upshaw’s Career Statistics Year Comp Att Yds TD/INT Rsh Yds TD 2008 19 43 202 2/2 32 119 0 Totals 19 43 202 2/2 32 119 0

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Ross Wiemer Dave Wisniewski Running Back Offensive Line 6’0” * 210 * Senior 6’4” * 245 * Senior Burlington, Wis. * Burlington H.S. Chicago, Ill. * De La Salle H.S.

2008: Started all 11 games for the Brown and 2008: Started all 11 games for Valpo ... first Gold ... a Second Team All-Pioneer Football League running back collegiate start came against Saint Francis (Ill.) ... helped anchor a #18 ... finished second in the PFL in rushing averaging 74.9 yards per #61 line that allowed Valpo to lead the Pioneer Football League in game ... had a season-high 170 yards rushing and three touch- rushing. downs against Davidson ... Pioneer Football League Player of 2007: Played in 10 games for the Crusaders on the offensive line. the Week on October 12 following the Davidson game ... carried 21 times for 148 2006: Appeared in five games as a rookie for Valpo on the offensive line ... drew a yards and a score at Campbell ... had two touchdowns against Concordia (Wis.) ... had starting assignment at Butler ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic five catches for 59 yards against Marian (Ind.) ... named team’s Offensive Player of the Honor Roll. Week three times ... team’s Offensive Player of the Year and Offensive Helmet win- Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Meteors ... named to the All-Chicago Catholic ner.. League Team in 2005 ... also lettered in basketball. 2007: Appeared in all 11 games, drawing starts against San Diego and Butler ... carried Personal: Dave is the son of Gene and Mary Wisniewski ... major is finance ... born a season-high 15 times against both San Diego and Dayton ... ran for 88 yards against September 1, 1987. Dayton ... had a season-long 27-yard run against San Diego ... found the end zone against San Diego and Butler ... caught three passes at Drake ... named team’s Offen- sive Player of the Week for the Dayton game ... named to the Pioneer Football League Myke Worthem Fall Academic Honor Roll. Tight End 2006: Saw action in all 11 games for the Crusaders ... carried 12 times for 69 yards at 6’4” * 230 * Junior/Sophomore Morehead State ... scored two touchdowns against the Eagles ... also found the end zone against Jacksonville ... returned two kickoffs at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) ... had a Grand Rapids, Mich. * Northview H.S. season long 26-yard run at Morehead State ... named team’s Special Teams Player of the Week for the Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) game ... named to the Pioneer Football League 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a Fall Academic Honor Roll. rookie. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Demons ... a three-time All-Southeast Confer- #83 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt. ence selection ... a three-time All-County Team pick ... named Honorable Mention All- Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Wildcats ... earned All- State ... two-time team captain ... voted team Most Valuable Player as a senior ... set Area North honors ... an Ottawa-Kent Conference White school’s single season rushing record with 1,823 yards ... also lettered in cross country, Honorable Mention selection ... also lettered in track and field. basketball, and track and field. Personal: Myke is the son of Jerold and Charlyn Worthem ... major is marketing ... Personal: Ross is the son of Robert and Denise Wiemer ... majors are biology and born July 6, 1989. secondary education ... born March 1, 1988. Wiemer’s Career Statistics Bobby Wysocki Year Rsh Yds TD Rec Yds TD KR Yds TD Quarterback 2006 33 113 3 3 7 0 2 10 0 2007 75 397 2 10 56 0 2 34 0 5’11” * 180 * Junior/Sophomore 2008 142 824 10 21 136 0 0 0 0 Calumet City, Ill. * Thornwood H.S. Totals 250 1334 15 34 199 0 4 44 0 2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team during Year Comp Att Yds TD/INT ST AT TT rookie campaign. 2006 0 0 0 0/0 1 3 4 #8 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named team’s Offensive 2007 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 Scout Team Player of the Week for the Drake and Davidson 2008 0 2 0 0/0 0 0 0 games. Totals 0 2 0 0/0 1 3 4 Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Thunderbirds ... a three-time team captain ... also lettered in baseball and swimming and diving. Personal: Bobby is the son of David and Kathy Wysocki ... major is physical education ... born December 30, 1988. Tom Zidron Defensive Back 6’0” * 195 * Sophomore Wheeling, Ill. * Wheeling H.S.

2008: Played on Valpo’s reserve team as a freshman ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic #37 Honor Roll. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Wildcats ... an All-Mid Suburban League selection ... an Honorable Mention All-Area Team selection by the Daily Herald ... recipient of the team’s Defensive Coaches’ Award ... also lettered in baseball. Personal: Tom is the son of Larry and Terri Zidron ... major is civil engineering ... born November 23, 1989.

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Emilio Alcaraz Bill Bodzianowski Offensive Line Offensive Line 6’4” * 275 * Freshman 6’3” * 255 * Freshman Chicago, Ill. * Fenwick H.S. Lockport, Ill. * Joliet Catholic H.S.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Friars ... an All- Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Hilltoppers ... led team White Division selection as a lineman ... team’s Most to a 13-1 record and a state championship in 2007 ... helped Joliet Catholic win Valuable Lineman ... also lettered in wrestling. the South Suburban League title as a senior.

Personal: Emilio is the son of James and Christina Kramer ... major is Personal: Bill is the son of Howard and Kristen Bodzianowski ... major is secondary education ... born November 21, 1990. education ... born March 14, 1991. Nate Atkins Kyle Boer Defensive Line Defensive Back 6’3” * 230 * Freshman 5’11” * 140 * Freshman Deerfield, Ill. * Deerfield H.S. Holland, Mich. * Christian H.S.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Warriors ... a two-time Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Maroons ... led Holland All-Central Suburban League selection ... earned All-Area Team honors in both Christian to the state championship in 2008 with a perfect 14-0 record ... team 2007 and 2008 ... a two-time Scholar-Athlete ... also lettered in track and field. was the first in school history to ever win a playoff game.

Personal: Nate is the son of Nathan and Carrie Atkins ... major is journalism Personal: Kyle is the son of James and Rochelle Boer ... major is journalism ... born March 14, 1991. ... born December 11, 1990. Stephen Baxter Todd Bontrager Defensive Back Defensive Line 6’0” * 175 * Freshman 6’4” * 220 * Freshman Cherry Valley, Ill. * Rockford Lutheran H.S. Middlebury, Ind. * Northridge H.S.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Crusaders ... an Hon- Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Raiders ... a First Team orable Mention All- selection as a senior ... team All-Northern Lakes Conference selection as a senior ... named to the Indiana captain in 2008 ... led the team in tackles and interceptions as a senior ... also East All-Star Team in 2008 ... team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior ... twice lettered in basketball, baseball, and track and field. named team’s Most Valuable Lineman ... earned Mental Attitude Award as a sophomore ... also lettered in wrestling. Personal: Stephen is the son of Brent and Pattie Baxter ... undecided upon major ... born February 28, 1991. Personal: Todd is the son of Tony and Toni Bontrager ... undecided upon major ... born February 9, 1991. David Beiswenger Offensive Line Bryan Boss 6’0” * 245 * Freshman Wide Receiver Fox River Grove, Ill. * Saint Viator H.S. 6’2” * 175 * Freshman Bay Village, Ohio * Bay H.S. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Lions ... a member of National Honor Society ... also lettered in lacrosse. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Rockets ... an Honor- able Mention All-District Team selection as a senior ... selected to the All-Sun Personal: David is the son of Gene and Margaret Beiswenger ... major is Newspaper Northwest Team in 2008 ... earned Second Team All-West Shore engineering ... born May 6, 1991. Conference honors as a senior after being an Honorable Mention pick as a junior ... team’s Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Year ... also lettered Chauncey Blackwell in basketball and track and field. Linebacker Personal: Bryan is the son of Geoffrey and Kathleen Boss ... major is civil 6’0” * 215 * Freshman engineering ... born September 27, 1990. Southfield, Mich. * Southfield-Lathrup H.S.

Prep: A two-year letterman for the Chargers ... an Honorable Mention All-Oakland Activities Association selection ... named to the OAA Dream Team in 2008 ... a team captain.

Personal: Chauncey is the son of Turquoise Neal ... major is political science ... born March 4, 1992. 26 2009 Valparaiso Football MEET THE CRUSADERS

Cliff Brooks Donovan Czarnecki Linebacker Defensive Line 5’10” * 195 * Freshman 6’2” * 235 * Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. * Warren Central H.S. Wheatfield, Ind. * Kankakee Valley H.S.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Warriors ... a two-time Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Kougars ... a First All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference selection ... earned Honorable Team All-Northwest Crossroads Conference selection as a senior and junior Mention All-State honors as a senior ... led team to a perfect 15-0 record as a ... named First Team All-Lake Athletic Conference Blue Division as a sopho- sophomore and a state championship ... team’s Defensive Player of the Year more ... a two-time First Team All-State pick in Indiana ... a First Team All-Area as a senior ... team captain ... also lettered in basketball and wrestling. selection as a senior after earning Second Team honors as a junior ... also lettered in wrestling. Personal: Cliff is the son of Clifford and Vicki Brooks and Trina Robinson ... major is business management ... born July 6, 2009. Personal: Donovan is the son of Al and Becky Czarnecki ... major is mechanical engineering ... born January 15, 1991. Dominick Campagna Kicker Jordan DeJonge 6’3” * 160 * Freshman Offensive Line Elmwood Park, Ill. * Fenwick H.S. 6’4” * 240 * Freshman Zeeland, Mich. * Holland Christian H.S. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Friars ... an All-Chicago Catholic League selection as a senior ... team captain ... also lettered in tennis. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Maroons ... led team to the state championship as a senior with a perfect 14-0 record ... an All-Area Personal: Dominick is the son of Joseph and Karen Campagna ... major is center in 2008. business ... born October 23, 1990. Personal: Jordan is the son of Scott and Brenda DeJonge ... major is business Bruce Collins administration ... born May 24, 1991. Defensive Line 6’3” * 245 * Freshman Tyler Evanko Park Forest, Ill. * River East H.S. Defensive Back 6’2” * 190 * Junior Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Rockets ... a two-time Phoenix, Ariz. * Pinnacle * Phoenix College First Team All-South Inter-Athletic Association Conference selection ... twice named to the All-Area Team ... led team to a pair of SICA South titles ... also Phoenix: Led the Bears to the Western States Football League lettered in basketball. title ... played in the Valley of the Sun Bowl ... a Scholar-Athlete Award winner for the 2008-09 school year. Personal: Bruce is the son of Bruce Collins and Bessie Hamb ... undecided upon major ... born December 18, 1990. Prep: A letterwinner for the Pioneers ... led the team in punt returns, kickoff returns, and interceptions ... also lettered in basketball, baseball, and track and Sean Cook field. Offensive Line Personal: Tyler is the son of Michael Geltman ... majors are business and 6’5” * 245 * Freshman communications ... born August 28, 1987. Lake in the Hills, Ill. * Jacobs H.S. Gehron Fredericks Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Eagles ... also lettered in Running Back basketball. 5’10” * 235 * Freshman Personal: Sean is the son of Dale and Tammy Cook ... major is engineering Baltimore, Md. * Gilman School ... born October 20, 1990. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Greyhounds ... an All- Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association “A” lineman ... team captain ... also lettered in track and field.

Personal: Gehron is the son of Garry and Gisselle Fredericks ... majors are computer engineering and mathematics ... born April 3, 1992.

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Lawrence Freeman Sean Graves Linebacker Wide Receiver 5’11” * 220 * Freshman 6’0” * 170 * Freshman Dolton, Ill. * Seton Academy Akron, Ohio * Buchtel H.S.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Sting ... a two-time Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Griffins ... a First Team team captain ... a member of National Honor Society ... also lettered in baseball All-City selection as a senior ... named team’s Defensive Player of the Year in and track and field. 2008 ... recipient of team’s Hardest Hitter Award in 2007.

Personal: Lawrence is the son of Larry and Brenda Freeman ... major is Personal: Sean is the son of Clifford and Sherri Graves ... major is engineering mechanical engineering ... born April 22, 1990. ... born December 16, 1990. Mike Gerton Matt Heinen Tight End Defensive Back 6’4” * 210 * Freshman 6’2” * 205 * Freshman Mundelein, Ill. * Mundelein H.S. LaPorte, Ind. * LaPorte H.S.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Mustangs ... twice Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Slicers ... a Herald-Argus earned All-North Suburban Conference Academic honors ... a member of All-Area First Team selection as a senior after earning Honorable Mention National Honor Society ... also lettered in basketball and baseball. honors in 2006 and 2007 ... team’s Most Valuable Linebacker and Defensive MVP as a senior. Personal: Mike is the son of Thomas and Kathleen Gerton ... undecided upon major ... born July 30, 1991. Personal: Matt is the son of Roger and Kim Danitschek ... major is business administration ... born July 11, 1990. Chris Giehon Running Back Chris Howard 6’2” * 175 * Freshman Linebacker Oak Forest, Ill. * Tinley Park H.S. 6’1” * 225 * Sophomore/Freshman Crown Point, Ind. * Andrean H.S. * Butler Univ. Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Titans ... named team’s Best Back as a senior ... set a school record with a 97-yard touchdown run ... Butler: Did not play football. also lettered in track and field. Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the 59ers ... an All-Northwest Crossroads Personal: Chris is the son of David and Carol Wilson ... major is pre-medicine Conference selection as a senior ... named to the All-Lake Athletic Conference ... born December 21, 1990. Black Team in 2006 ... earned Academic All-State honors as a senior. Nate Goergen Personal: Chris is the son of John and Sheila Howard ... undecided upon major ... born January 3, 1990. Quarterback 6’1” * 185 * Junior Golden, Colo. * Golden H.S. * Phoenix College James Hudson, Jr. Offensive Line Phoenix: Led the Bears to the Valley of the Sun Bowl in 2008. 6’0” * 280 * Freshman South Bend, Ind. * Adams H.S. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Demons ... named Rocky Mountain News Best of the Best at quarterback as a senior ... earned All-State honors as a junior Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Eagles ... an Honorable after leading the state of Colorado with 2,874 yards passing and 26 touchdowns Mention All-State selection as a junior ... a two-time Second Team All- ... an All-Mountain Plains Conference pick in 2005 after earning Honorable Northern Indiana Conference pick ... named to the All-Area Team in 2007 ... Mention accolades as a sophomore ... set the state’s single game passing record team’s co-Most Valuable Player as a senior ... team captain ... a member of with 505 yards ... also lettered in baseball and basketball. National Honor Society ... also lettered in lacrosse.

Personal: Nate is the son of Jeff and Patti Goergen ... undecided upon major Personal: James is the son of James, Sr. and Tracy Hudson ... major is ... born January 6, 1989. engineering ... born August 2, 1990.

28 2009 Valparaiso Football MEET THE CRUSADERS

Darryl Jackson Josh Liske Wide Receiver Linebacker 5’11” * 165 * Freshman 6’0” * 220 * Freshman Detroit, Mich. * De la Salle Collegiate H.S. Zeeland, Mich. * East H.S.

Prep: A letterwinner for the Pilots ... led team to a 13-1 record Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Chix ... team co-captain as a senior ... named team’s Most Improved wide receiver ... also lettered in as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and baseball. basketball. Personal: Josh is the son of Jim and Cathy Liske ... major is business ... born Personal: Darryl is the son of Darryl Jackson and Stacey Hickman-Jackson ... October 15, 1991. major is communications ... born January 9, 1991. Antonio Lovelace Nick Jones Wide Receiver Running Back 5’6” * 150 * Freshman 6’0” * 190 * Freshman Akron, Ohio * Buchtel H.S. Effingham, Ill. * Effingham H.S. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Griffins ... led team to Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Flaming Hearts ... a the regional championship in 2005 ... Buchtel won two city championships First Team All- selection as a junior and senior ... named to during his career ... a First Team All-Academic pick ... also lettered in basketball, the All-State Team in 5A as a senior ... a First Team All-Area pick as a junior baseball, and track and field. and a Second Team selection during senior season ... set a school record with six touchdowns in a game twice as well as for a season (28) and career (52) ... Personal: Antonio is the son of Anthony Lovelace and Barbara Blash ... major also lettered in track and field, basketball, and baseball. is mechanical engineering ... born April 3, 1991.

Personal: Nick is the son of Paul and Debbi Jones ... major is business administration ... born April 10, 1991. Levi Mock Linebacker 6’0” * 190 * Freshman Josh Keatley Bluffton, Ind. * Bluffton H.S. Running Back 5’9” * 165 * Freshman Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Tigers ... twice named Woodstock, Ohio * Triad H.S. the Allen County Athletic Conference Mental Attitude Award winner ... recipient of the Bluffton Football Triumph Trophy as a senior ... also lettered Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Cardinals ... a 2008 in wrestling, track and field, and basketball. Champaryn County Honorable Mention selection ... recipient of the Clarence Hunter Award as a senior ... led team to the playoffs in 2006 ... team captain ... Personal: Levi is the son of Larry and Elizabeth Mock ... major is international also lettered in track and field. business ... born January 13, 1991.

Personal: Josh is the son of George and Melissa Keatley ... major is journalism ... born August 26, 1990. Robert Moore Linebacker 6’1” * 215 * Freshman Ryan Lehr Plymouth, Ind. * Plymouth H.S. Running Back 6’2” * 205 * Freshman Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Rockies ... led team to Cincinnati, Ohio * Glen Este H.S. Northern Lakes Conference Championship as a senior ... team captain ... also lettered in swimming and wrestling. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Trojans ... led team in rushing as a senior ... recipient of team’s Sportsmanship Award in 2008 ... an Personal: Robert is the son of Rob and Gina Moore ... major is biology ... born Honorable Mention Anthony Munoz Award winner as a senior ... team co- June 28, 1990. captain in 2008 ... a member of National Honor Society ... also lettered in basketball. Jack Mullen Personal: Ryan is the son of Bo and Kathy Lehr ... major is education ... born Defensive Back January 16, 1991. 6’4” * 180 * Freshman Northbrook, Ill. * Glenbrook North H.S.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Spartans ... also lettered in lacrosse and track and field.

Personal: Jack is the son of Mike and Gavin Mullen ... undecided upon major ... born May 25, 1991. 2009 Valparaiso Football 29 MEET THE CRUSADERS

Ryan Murt Matt Peters Defensive Line Linebacker 6’0” * 240 * Freshman 6’0” * 200 * Freshman Carmel, Ind. * Carmel H.S. Elkhart, Ind. * Jimtown H.S.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Greyhounds ... led Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Jimmies ... led team to team to the 2007 state championship ... Carmel finished state runner-up in both the Class 2A state championship as a senior ... team won three Northern State 2006 and 2008 ... won 38 games in three seasons ... a two-time Scholar-Athlete Conference titles ... posted a 46-9 record during prep career ... a member of ... also lettered in wrestling, rugby, lacrosse, and track and field. National Honor Society ... also lettered in track and field.

Personal: Ryan is the son of Jeff and Patti Murt ... major is engineering ... born Personal: Matt is the son of Mike and Carol Peters ... major is mechanical September 6, 1990. engineering ... born February 15, 1991. Derek Nelms Alan Porter, Jr. Offensive Line Defensive Back 6’5” * 320 * Freshman 5’10” * 170 * Freshman Lafayette, Ind. * McCutcheon H.S. Downers Grove, Ill. * South H.S.

Prep: A letterwinner for the Mavericks. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Mustangs ... helped team go 9-1 and earn the top seed in the 8A playoffs as a junior ... also lettered in track Personal: Derek is the son of Gary and Betty Nelms ... major is civil and field. engineering ... born December 2,1990. Personal: Alan is the son of Alan Porter, Sr. and Philippa Curry ... major is Tim Nelson marketing ... born November 5, 1991. Defensive Back 6’1” * 170 * Freshman Andrew Rausch Chicago, Ill. * Holy Trinity H.S. Linebacker 6’2” * 195 * Freshman Prep: A three-year letterwinner in flag football for the Tigers, Naperville, Ill. * Central H.S. earning the team’s Coaches’ Award ... also lettered in basketball. Prep: A letterwinner for the Red Hawks ... named to the Personal: Tim is the son of Hazel Nelson ... major is business administration DuPage Valley Conference All-Academic Team. ... born October 1, 1990. Personal: Andrew is the son of Andy and Louette Rausch ... major is sports Jason Nyhof management ... born October 5, 1990. Offensive Line 6’4” * 265 * Freshman Josh Ruben Holland, Mich. * Christian H.S. Wide Receiver 6’3” * 195 * Freshman Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Maroons ... earned All- Elkhart, Ind. * Jimtown H.S. Ottawa-Kent Conference Green honors as a senior ... selected to the Dream Team Second Team in 2008 ... led team to the Michigan state championship Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Jimmies ... an All-State with a perfect 14-0 record as a senior ... also lettered in track and field. selection as a senior after being named Honorable Mention the year before ... a two-time All-Northern State Conference selection ... an All-Region pick as a Personal: Jason is the son of Scott and Brenda Nyhoff ... major is special senior ... selected to the North/South All-Star game ... let team to the 2A state education ... born July 15, 1991. championship as a freshman ... team won three NSC titles ... set a school record with nine interceptions in a season ... also lettered in baseball and basketball.

JD Ogilvie Personal: Josh is the son of Dennis and Tonya Ruben ... majors are history Defensive Back and business ... born September 13, 1990. 6’1” * 170 * Freshman Huntington Beach, Calif. * Huntington Beach H.S.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Oilers ... a First Team All-Sea View Conference selection ... selected to the regional All-Star Game ... recipient of the Bill Jenkins Hustle Award ... team captain ... also lettered in track and field.

Personal: JD is the son of Roger and Kathleen Ogilvie ... major is pre-medicine ... born November 4, 1990. 30 2009 Valparaiso Football MEET THE CRUSADERS

Omar Safir Eric Slenk Offensive Line Wide Receiver 6’2” * 235 * Freshman 6’2” * 175 * Freshman Kansas City, Mo. * Lincoln College Prep Academy Holland, Mich. * Christian H.S.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Tigers ... earned the Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Maroons ... led team to Interscholastic League offense and defense award ... an All-District pick on the the 2008 state championship ... an All-Ottawa-Kent Conference Green selec- offensive line ... led team to three conference titles ... also lettered in baseball. tion as a senior after earning Honorable Mention accolades junior season ... also lettered in basketball and track and field. Personal: Omar is the son of Muhammad and Felicia Safir ... major is political science ... born October 21, 1990. Personal: Eric is the son of Tom and Kathy Slenk ... major is accounting ... born June 30, 1991. Quinn Schafer Quarterback Andrew Smith 6’5” * 220 * Freshman Defensive Line Roanoke, Ind. * Bishop Luers H.S. 6’4” * 225 * Freshman Wakarusa, Ind. * Northwood H.S. Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Knights ... led team to the 2A state championship as a junior, being named the game’s Most Valuable Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Panthers ... named to the Player ... a two-time All-Summit Athletic Conference selection ... an Honorable South Bend Tribune All-Area Team ... led team to sectional and regional titles as Mention All-State pick as a junior ... named one of the Gridiron Digest Top-100 a senior ... also lettered in wrestling. seniors ... two-time team MVP ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in and track and field. Personal: Andrew is the son of Tim and Beth Smith ... major is engineering ... born October 6, 1990. Personal: Quinn is the son of Brian and Linda Schafer ... major is secondary education ... born April 2, 1991. Carl Sugarman Wide Receiver Matt Schroll 6’0” * 165 * Sophomore Defensive Line Miami, Fla. * Christopher Columbus H.S. * Marist College 6’3” * 235 * Freshman Michigan City, Ind. * Michigan City H.S. 2008 (Marist): Appeared in eight games for the Red Foxes as a defensive back, making four tackles ... registered a half of a sack. Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Wolves ... a two-time News Dispatch Honorable Mention defensive lineman ... earned team’s Mental Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Explorers ... Miami Herald Player of the Attitude Award as a senior ... a member of National Honor Society. Week ... selected to the Dade North vs. South All-Star game ... led team to district championship. Personal: Matt is the son of Jim and Kathy Schroll ... major is marketing ... born October 14, 1990. Personal: Carl is the son of Carl and Maria Sugarman ... major is sports management ... born July 26, 1990. Allante Simmons Running Back Reggie Washington 6’0” * 155 * Freshman Wide Receiver Detroit, Mich. * Southfield-Lathrup H.S. 6’1” * 185 * Freshman New Orleans, La. * Dayton Christian H.S. (Ohio) Prep: A letterwinner for the Chargers. Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Warriors ... set school Personal: Allante is the son of Lisa Winfield ... major is criminal justice ... born records for receiving touchdowns in a season (eight) and career (nine) ... also October 24, 1991. holds school mark for receptions in a season (23) and career (59) as well as yards (364-season, 918-career) ... a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Reggie is the son of Wendell and Alesia Rome ... major is civil engineering ... born August 9, 1991.

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Patrick Wenzel Linebacker Media Information 6’0” * 220 * Freshman Ryan Wronkowicz Woodstock, Ill. * Marian Central Catholic H.S. Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations (Football Contact) Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Hurricanes ... an All- (219) 464-5232 (office) Area selection ... selected to the Northwest Herald All-Area squad ... team’s (219) 617-2466 (cell) Defensive Player of the Year ... team captain ... also lettered in baseball. (219) 464-5762 (fax)

Personal: Patrick is the son of Mike and Laurie Wenzel ... majors are sports Mailing Address:Valparaiso University management and business ... born October 27, 1990. Athletics-Recreation Center 1009 Union Street Eric Wiggins Valparaiso, IN 46385 Offensive Line Credentials 6’0” * 230 * Freshman Members of the media needing credentials for Crusader football need to Indianapolis, Ind. * Lawrence North H.S. contact Ryan Wronkowicz, Associate Director of Athletics for Media Rela- tions. Seating is available for working media in the press box, located above the grandstands on the south side of the field. Media guides, game notes, Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Wildcats. and updated statistics from both schools will be available in the press box along with game notes. The Brown Field press box will open approxi- Personal: Eric is the son of Steven and Kimberly Wiggins ... major is mately two-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff. Following the game, a final engineering ... born June 1, 1990. statistical packet will be made available to media outlets and can be e-mailed Isaac Wildermuth to requested outlets not in attendance. Running Back Interviews 5’9” * 180 * Freshman During the week, all player and coach interviews should be coordinated Sidney, Ohio * Upper Arlington H.S. through the Sports Media Relations Office at (219) 464-5232. Media plan- ning to attend practice should call ahead to the media relations office to confirm practice time. Game-day interviews prior to the contest are not Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Golden Bears ... a permitted. Coach Adams and requested players will be available following Second Team All-District selection ... a Second Team Ohio Capital Conference the game. pick ... also lettered in track and field.

Personal: Isaac is the son of Barbara Wildermuth ... major is engineering ... Valpo Sports Radio Network born March 19, 1991. All Valparaiso University Crusader football and men’s basketball games are Greg Wood broadcast on the Valpo Sports Radio Network, bringing exciting Crusader action to all of Northwest Indiana. WAKE, 1500 AM, a Valparaiso-based Punter signal serving much of Porter County and WEFM, 95.9 FM, in Michigan 6’1” * 175 * Freshman City serving Porter and LaPorte Counties will carry all of the action. No Libertyville, Ill. * Libertyville H.S. matter where Crusader fans go in Northwest Indiana they can catch foot- ball and basketball somewhere on the dial, and even when out of the region Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Wildcats ... a two-time fans can tune in to all the action via the World Wide Web at team special teams Most Valuable Player ... named to the Daily Herald All-Area www.valpoathletics.com by clicking on the “Webcast” link. Veteran broad- Special Teams ... set a school record for longest punt with a 76-yarder ... also caster Todd Ickow will call all the play-by-play with Andy Viano providing lettered in basketball. the color commentary.

Personal: Greg is the son of Lewis and Cynthia Wood ... major is business ... born December 20, 1990.

Valparaiso University Athletics Mission Statement The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Valparaiso University provides quality competitive athletic participation, stressing fair play, moral integrity, leadership development, equity, and academic excellence, guided by coaches and staff committed to diversity and the total well-being of both men and women student-athletes, enabling them to become productive and ethical members of society.

32 2009 Valparaiso Football 2008 IN REVIEW

While the 2008 football season may not have produced the results Valparaiso University was looking for on the field in terms of wins and losses, the Crusaders still had a successful year in numerous aspects of the game. 2008 Results As a team the Crusaders ranked among the national leaders in several statistical categories while 10 individuals Date Opponent Score earned All-Pioneer Football League honors. Valpo also was successful in the classroom, producing an Academic Sept. 4 at Saint Francis (Ill.) L 21-0 All-American while five members were voted to the PFL All-Academic Team. Sept. 13 Concordia (Wis.) W 34-10 Picked to finish in a tie for seventh in the PFL, the Crusaders opened the season playing in monsoon-like Sept. 20 Marian (Ind.) L 13-10 conditions at Saint Francis (Ill.). Playing in the mud, the Fighting Saints took advantage of three Valpo turnovers Oct. 4 at San Diego * L 42-14 in the second half to change field position and defeat the Brown and Gold 21-0. Oct. 11 Davidson * W 35-29 (ot) The Crusaders rebounded the following week in the home opener, racking up 449 yards in total offense on Oct. 18 Butler * L 48-21 the way to defeating Concordia (Wis.) 34-10. The win came in Valpo’s debut at the renovated Brown Field, Oct. 25 at Dayton * L 43-7 playing on the new ProGrass surface for the first time. Week three saw the Brown and Gold jump on top yet Nov. 1 at Morehead State * L 44-10 again, leading Marian (Ind.) 10-0 at the half. However, the visitors shut the Crusaders out in the second half, Nov. 8 Jacksonville * L 40-24 rallying for a 13-10 win. Nov. 15 at Campbell * W 47-14 The PFL season opened in the beginning of October in California. Nov. 22 Drake * L 32-0 Valpo matched San Diego throughout the first half, tying the game at * - PFL Game 14 on a touchdown on the final play before intermission. The hosts proved to be too much for Valpo in the second half though, and earn the win in the league opener. Homecoming may have been one of the most thrilling games played at Brown Field in years. Davidson jumped out to a 21-6 lead at halftime before Valpo began its rally. Twenty-six unanswered points helped the Crusaders take a late lead, only to have the Wildcats score in the final two minutes to force overtime. In the extra session, Valpo scored first before an interception by Anthony Curry, one of a league-leading seven on the season, sealed the victory. Following the overtime victory, the Crusaders struggled in their next four games. Butler won the annual “Battle for the Hoosier Helmet” while Dayton and Morehead State each protected their home fields against Valpo. Jacksonville defeated the Brown and Gold at Brown Field before the Crusaders took to the road for one final time in 2008. After spotting PFL newcomer Campbell a touchdown on the opening kickoff, the Crusaders reeled off 41 unanswered points while cruising to a 47-14 win over the Fighting Camels. Valpo rushed for nearly 350 yards in the victory. A cold, snowy afternoon in late November greeted the fans for the season finale on Senior Day at Brown Field, and the Crusader offense matched the temperatures as Drake shutout the Crusaders 32-0 to close the year. Prior to the contest, the team’s 20 seniors were all honored for their contributions to the Valpo football program. Despite finishing the season 3-8 overall and 2-5 in the PFL, John Popper offensive lineman Ryan Kozey earned First Team All-PFL accolades for the Crusaders. Four others, fullback Mozale McHenry, running back Ross Wiemer, linebacker Ryan Koepke, and return specialist John Popper were voted to the league’s Second Team. Wide receiver Ryan Myers, along with defensive linemen Andrew Mack and Adam Rundh, linebacker Sean Dillon, and Curry, a defensive back, were Honorable Mention picks. As a team, the Crusaders finished the year as the PFL’s top rushing team, averaging more than 175 yards per game on the ground. The Valpo pass defense also ranked 11th in the nation allowing opponents just 158 yards per game through the air. Individually, Curry was third in the nation in interceptions per game while Popper ranked in the top-20 in punt returns. A pair of Crusaders graduated from Valpo following the year with their names etched in the career record books. Quarterback Warren Arnold ranks seventh all-time with more than 3,600 yards of total offense while also ranking eighth all-time with more than 3,000 yards passing. In addition, wide receiver Steve Ogden moved into fourth place on the all-time receiving lists with 2,339 yards in grabs. In addition to having a great deal of success Valpo’s Offensive Line on the field during the season, Rundh was named a Second Team Academic All-American by ESPN The Magazine and CoSIDA. The junior was a First Team Academic All-District V pick as well. Rundh also joined Kozey on the Academic All- PFL First Team while Koepke, Matt Mancl, and Tim Kratz were all voted to the Second Team. With all of the accomplishments by Crusader players throughout the 2008 season, both on and off of the field, the Crusaders had plenty of positive moments to celebrate. A number of the players accomplishing the feats were underclassmen thus giving Valpo plenty of excitement to carry into 2009. If the momentum carries over, the Crusaders could be in for yet another exciting Ian Altieri season of football.

2009 Valparaiso Football 33 2008 IN REVIEW

Saint Francis (Ill.) - 21 Valparaiso - 34 Marian (Ind.) - 13 Valparaiso - 0 Concordia (Wis.) - 10 Valparaiso - 10 Game #1 - Sept. 4, 2008 Game #2 - Sept. 13, 2008 Game #3 - Sept. 20, 2008 Joliet, Ill. Brown Field Brown Field

1 2 3 4 Total 1 2 3 4 Total 1 2 3 4 Total Valpo 0000-0 Concordia 0073-10 Marian 0067-13 Saint Francis 0 7 14 0 - 21 Valpo 7 7 13 7 - 34 Valpo 3700-10

Passing Leaders Passing Leaders Passing Leaders Valpo: Arnold 9-23-0, 32. USF: Gooslby 1-3-2, 5. CUW: Pacchioli 3-9-2, 3, Chart 5-8-1, 51. Valpo: MC: Rogers 7-14-2, 87, 1 TD. Valpo: Arnold 16- Arnold 10-22-0, 170, 1 TD, Denny 1-1-0, 6, Henton 33-1, 207. Rushing Leaders 1-1-0, 44, 1 TD. Valpo: Wiemer 12-49, Arnold 14-39, Popper 2-(-1). Rushing Leaders USF: Villery 25-95, 1 TD, 23-80, 1 TD, Fiske 6-43, 1 Rushing Leaders MC: Stubbs 17-136, 1 TD, Rogers 12-45, Neberieza TD, Goolsby 1-0. CUW: Duran 12-127, 1 TD, Cardarelle 8-54, 5-41, Goodbar 3-26. Valpo: Wiemer 12-44, Arnold McClelland 11-37, Pacchioli 6-23. Valpo: Wiemer 12-30, Popper 3-21, McHenry 5-9. Receiving Leaders 9-94, 2 TD, Popper 9-65, Arnold 10-50, Riedel 8-20, Valpo: Henton 4-13, Wiemer 2-10, Riedel 1-8, Pop- 1 TD. Receiving Leaders per 1-1. USF: Palmer 1-5. MC: Patilla 2-26, 1 TD, Hall 2-5, Ferguson 1-30, Scott Receiving Leaders 1-28.. Valpo: Ogden 8-97, Wiemer 5-59, Henton 2- Playing in a driving rain storm on a muddy field, CUW: Siolka 5-36, Duran 1-19, McClelland 1-2, 46, Myers 1-5. Saint Francis took advantage of turnovers on three White 1-(-3). Valpo: Ogden 4-73, Myers 2-51, 1 TD, of Valpo’s first four possessions in the second half Henton 2-29, Lewis 2-15. Marian scored 13 unanswered second half points to to swing field position in favor of the hosts. The erase a 10-0 halftime lead for Valpo to hand the Cru- Fighting Saints ran on all but three plays on the Valpo rolled up 449 yards of offense on the way to saders their first home loss of the year. Warren evening, and found the end zone early in the second victory in the home opener for the Crusaders. Ross Arnold threw for more than 200 yards for the first quarter. Saint Francis then capitalized twice in the Wiemer rushed for two touchdowns, including a 69- time on the season and David Hamaker made a pair third quarter with scoring runs to win the season yard scamper, and Warren Arnold threw for 170 of field goals, but Valpo could not overcome 85 yards opener for both schools. yards and a score. Nicholas Henton added a 44- in penalties. yard scoring strike to Matt Dorow on a fake punt.

San Diego - 42 Valparaiso - 35 Butler - 48 Valparaiso -14 Davidson - 29 (ot) Valparaiso - 21 Game #4 - Oct. 4, 2008 Game #5 - Oct. 11, 2008 Game #6 - Oct. 18, 2008 San Diego, Calif. Brown Field Brown Field

1 2 3 4 Total 1 2 3 4 ot Total 1 2 3 4 Total Valpo 7700-14 Davidson 14708029 Butler 14 21 7 6 - 48 San Diego 7 7 14 14 - 42 Valpo 0 6 10 13 6 35 Valpo 14700-21

Passing Leaders Passing Leaders Passing Leaders Valpo: Arnold 4-16-1, 59, Denny 0-1-0, 0. USD: DC: Alexander 14-26-3, 1 TD. Valpo: Arnold 6-14- BU: Kobli 21-27-1, 222, 4 TD. Valpo: Arnold 13- Trujillo 20-25-0, 295, 3 TD, Hannula 1-1-0, 37, 1 1, 75, Denny 3-4, 15. 25-1, 131, 1 TD, Denny 1-1-0, 5. TD. Rushing Leaders Rushing Leaders Rushing Leaders DC: Barnes 13-75, 1 TD, Williams 8-44, Alexander BU: Kobli 11-105, 1 TD, Hitchcock 13-72, 1 TD, Valpo: Arnold 16-84, 1 TD, Wiemer 15-67, Popper 5-20, Mantuo 5-12, 2 TD. Valpo: Wiemer 22-170, 3 Wiggins 13-44, Huck 1-(-6). Valpo: Wiemer 12-75, 7-25, Denny 1-11. USD: Jelmini 7-130, 1 TD, Morelli TD, Riedel 14-75, 1 TD, Arnold 16-66, Denny 1-16. 2 TD, Popper 3-21, Denny 4-27, Riedel 3-4. 15-72, Trujillo 3-32, Matthews 1-4. Receiving Leaders Receiving Leaders Receiving Leaders DC: Aldrich 4-50, Konert 3-32, Williams 2-29, 1 TD, BU: McHale 4-100, 2 TD, Koopman 4-40, 1 TD, Valpo: Myers 2-36, Lewis 1-26, Wiemer 1-(-3). USD: Hanabury 2-11. Valpo: Dorow 2-46, Lewis 2-10, Bohrer 4-34, Hitchcock 3-12. Valpo: Myers 3-36, Matthews 7-144, 2 TD, Hannula 4-46, 1 TD, Smith Ogden 2-7, Riedel 1-11. Wiemer 3-33, Lewis 2-24, Henton 2-14. 3-56, 1 TD, Morelli 2-31. Ross Wiemer rushed for 170 yards and three touch- Despite Ross Wiemer running for two touchdowns Valpo hung with the Toreros for the first half, tying downs and Valpo scored 26 unanswered points to and Warren Arnold connecting with Sean McCarty the game at 14 on a Warren Arnold touchdown run rally from a 21-6 deficit and eventually earned a 35- for another, Butler scored the game’s final 27 points on the final play of the first half, but San Diego 29 victory in overtime on Homecoming afternoon to reclaim the Hoosier Helmet. Arnold moved into answered with 28 unanswered points in the second at Brown Field. Jake Riedel’s two-yard run in the eighth place on Valpo’s all-time passing list during half for the victory. Jake Riedel added a touchdown extra session gave the Crusaders the lead and An- the game. for Valpo, his second running score in as many thony Curry intercepted a pass on the Wildcats’ pos- games. session to secure the win.

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Dayton - 43 Morehead State - 44 Jacksonville - 40 Valparaiso - 7 Valparaiso - 10 Valparaiso - 24 Game #7 - Oct. 25, 2008 Game #8 - Nov. 1, 2008 Game #9 - Nov. 8, 2008 Dayton, Ohio Morehead, Ky. Brown Field

1 2 3 4 Total 1 2 3 4 Total 1 2 3 4 Total Valpo 7000-7 Valpo 7300-10 Jacksonville 13 14 13 0 - 40 Dayton 21 13 3 6 - 43 Morehead State 10 21 0 13 - 44 Valpo 7908-24

Passing Leaders Passing Leaders Passing Leaders Valpo: Arnold 7-14-0, 53, 1 TD, Upshaw 0-1-0, 0, Valpo: Arnold 11-26-1, 69, Denny 0-2-0, 0, Wiemer JU: McGregor 9-14-0, 133, 2 TD, Stepelton 0-4-0, Wiemer 0-1-0, 0. UD: Florian 21-28-0, 270, 3 TD, 0-1-0, 0. MSU: Phillips 5-13-0, 146, Ellis 1-5-1, 2. 0. Valpo: Upshaw 13-29-1, 159, 1 TD, Denny 1-3- Pechan 1-1-0, 6. 0, 7. Rushing Leaders Rushing Leaders Valpo: 10-59, 1 TD, Arnold 13-40, Riedel 5-26, Rushing Leaders Valpo: Wiemer 8-24, Upshaw 3-12, Popper 3-12, Denny 6-21. MSU: Phillips 9-123, 1 TD, Fitzpatrick JU: Small 16-135, 3 TD, Laster 14-58, McGregor 8- Riedel 4-7. UD: Shappie 13-59, 1 TD, Gulick 4-26, 14-100, Morgan 3-18, Sargent 2-17. 25. Valpo: Wiemer 12-73, 1 TD, Upshaw 16-68, Zapinski 3-24, Florian 10-20, 1 TD. Riedel 9-55, Denny 1-0. Receiving Leaders Receiving Leaders Valpo: Henton 3-21, Lewis 2-22, Myers 2-10, Wiemer Receiving Leaders Valpo: Popper 2-15, Myers 2-9, Wiemer 2-1, Lewis 2-7. MSU: McLaughlin 1-42, Pendleton 1-36, Sh- JU: Tribble 4-77, 2 TD, Small 2-1, Philpart 1-26, 1-28, 1 TD. UD: Millio 8-51, Valentino 4-62, annon 1-29, Burks 1-20. Rogers 1-21. Valpo: 8-82, McCarty 2-47, 1 TD, Bergfeld 4-29, 1 TD, Collins 3-67, 2 TD. Anderson 1-13, Henton 1-12. Morehead State scored on its first five possessions Dayton scored five first half touchdowns and racked of the game on the way to a win against Valpo. The Valparaiso tallied 358 yards of total offense, includ- up 310 yards of offense in the first 30 minutes on Crusaders jumped on top with a 20-yard run by Ross ing 192 on the ground, but could not overcome a the way to the victory. Valpo’s lone score came on Wiemer, but managed just a 42-yard field goal by 27-16 halftime deficit against the Dolphins. JaVon Desmond Lewis’ first career touchdown grab, a 28- David Hamaker the rest of the way. Welch had a 24-yard punt return for a touchdown yarder from Warren Arnold. for the Crusaders while Ross Wiemer added a touch- down run on his way to 73 yards on the ground.

Valparaiso - 47 Drake - 32 Campbell - 14 Valparaiso - 0 Game #10 - Nov. 15, 2008 Game #11 - Nov. 22, 2008 Buis Creek, N.C. Brown Field

1 2 3 4 Total 1 2 3 4 Total Valpo 3 7 24 13 - 47 Drake 76712-32 Campbell 7007-14 Valpo 0000-0

Passing Leaders Passing Leaders Valpo: Arnold 2-6-0, 11, Upshaw 3-5-0, 28, 1 TD.. DU: Ingle 15-24-1, 197, 1 TD, Ostermann 2-8-0, CU: Vollono 8-17-3, 73, Munro 4-11-1, 44. 26. Valpo: 7-15-1, 56, Upshaw 3-8-1, 15, Denny 0- 1-0, 0. Rushing Leaders Valpo: Wiemer 21-148, 1 TD, Riedel 10-60, 1 TD, Rushing Leaders Arnold 6-42, Regent-Smith 3-31, 1 TD. CU: Oates DU: Ostermann 6-82, Oliver 15-72, 2 TD, Lahart 5- 9-34, 1 TD, Smith 7-24, Jordan 1-4, Constantine 1-(- 24, Kostek 3-20, 1 TD. Valpo: Arnold 9-25, Wiemer 4). 9-21, Upshaw 7-18, Denny 2-11.

Receiving Leaders Receiving Leaders Valpo: Wiemer 2-8, Lewis 1-22, 1 TD, McHenry 1- DU: Platek 6-72, Bialas 5-87, 1 TD, Cady 2-34, 9, Popper 1-0. CU: Smith 3-43, Stryffeler 2-12, Pucher 2-21. Valpo: Lewis 5-22, Wiemer 2-8, Myers Constantine 2-4, Oates 1-23. 1-40, Henton 1-5.

After Campbell returned the opening kickoff for a Drake limited Valpo’s offense to just 150 yards and touchdown, Valpo ran off 41 unanswered points and seven first downs as the Bulldogs spoiled Senior Day cruised to victory over the Camels. Anthony Curry at Brown Field with a shutout win. With tempera- had an interception return for a touchdown while tures below 30 degrees, the Crusaders blocked two Kyle Himmelwright John Popper returned a punt for six. Ross Wiemer kicks on the afternoon for the lone bright spot for added 148 yards on the ground as Valpo rolled up the Crusaders. 342 yards rushing on the afternoon.

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Scoring by Quarters Offensive Statistics 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total RUSHING GP Att Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Valparaiso 55 53 47 41 6 202 Ross Wiemer 11 142 824 5.8 10 69 74.9 Opponents 93 96 71 76 0 336 Warren Arnold 10 110 378 3.4 1 20 37.8 Jake Riedel 11 62 262 4.2 5 21 23.8 John Popper 11 43 183 4.3 0 24 16.6 Matt Upshaw 5 32 119 3.7 0 16 23.8 Team Statistics Zack Denny 10 17 74 4.4 0 16 7.4 VALPO OPP Josh Regent-Smith 11 3 31 10.3 1 13 2.8 SCORING 202 336 Nicholas Henton 11 5 21 4.2 0 12 1.9 Points Per Game 18.4 30.5 Mozale McHenry 11 10 18 1.8 0 4 1.6 FIRST DOWNS 168 204 Darien Jeffers 3 2 13 6.5 0 8 4.3 Rushing 102 109 Josh Lynn 10 3 11 3.7 0 8 1.1 Passing 53 79 TEAM 6 3 -7 -2.3 0 0 -1.2 Penalty 13 16 Total 11 432 1927 4.5 17 69 175.2 RUSHING YARDAGE 1927 2258 Opponents 11 440 2258 5.1 28 87 205.3 Yards gained rushing 2154 2448 Yards lost rushing 227 190 PASSING G Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Rushing Attempts 432 440 Warren Arnold 10 85-194-6 43.8 863 3 40 86.3 Average Per Rush 4.5 5.1 Matt Upshaw 5 19-43-2 44.2 202 2 38 40.4 Average Per Game 175.2 205.3 Zack Denny 10 6-13-0 46.2 33 0 7 3.3 TDs Rushing 17 28 Ross Wiemer 11 0-2-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 PASSING YARDAGE 1142 1739 Nicholas Henton 11 1-1-0 100.0 44 1 44 4.0 Comp-Att-Int 111-254-8 138-238-17 TEAM 6 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Average Per Pass 4.5 7.3 Total 11 111-254-8 43.7 1142 6 44 103.8 Average Per Catch 10.3 12.6 Opponents 11 1138-238-17 58.0 1739 16 54 158.1 Per Game 103.8 158.1 TDs Passing 6 16 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G TOTAL OFFENSE 3069 3997 Ryan Myers 11 21 269 12.8 1 40 24.5 Total Plays 686 678 Ross Wiemer 11 21 136 6.5 0 24 12.4 Average Per Play 4.5 5.9 Desmond Lewis 11 17 173 10.2 2 28 15.7 Average Per Game 279.0 363.4 Nicholas Henton 11 15 140 9.3 0 34 12.7 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 51-1064 38-825 Steve Ogden 5 14 177 12.6 0 31 35.4 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 17-216 24-208 John Popper 11 6 30 5.0 0 12 2.7 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 17-161 8-165 Jake Riedel 11 4 30 7.5 0 11 2.7 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 20.9 21.7 Matt Dorow 11 3 90 30.0 1 44 8.2 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 12.7 8.7 Sean McCarty 11 3 57 19.0 2 38 5.2 INT RETURN AVERAGE 9.5 20.6 Travis Anderson 8 2 21 10.5 0 13 2.6 FUMBLES-LOST 15-9 17-8 Bill Burgett 11 2 11 5.5 0 11 1.0 PENALTIES-Yards 61-557 70-566 Tom Oswald 11 2 -1 -0.5 0 3 -0.1 Average Per Game 50.6 51.5 Mozale McHenry 11 1 9 9.0 0 9 0.8 PUNTS-Yards 61-2119 45-1692 Total 11 111 1142 10.3 6 44 103.8 Average Per Punt 34.7 37.6 Opponents 11 138 1739 12.6 16 54 158.1 Net punt average 30.3 31.0 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 29:27 30:33 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G 3RD-DOWN Conversions 54/155 46/122 Warren Arnold 10 304 378 863 1241 124.1 3rd-Down Pct 35% 38% Ross Wiemer 11 144 824 0 824 74.9 4TH-DOWN Conversions 6/22 8/12 Matt Upshaw 5 75 119 202 321 64.2 4th-Down Pct 27% 67% Jake Riedel 11 62 262 0 262 23.8 SACKS BY-Yards 9-59 15-103 John Popper 11 43 183 0 183 16.6 MISC YARDS 00 Zack Denny 10 30 74 33 107 10.7 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 26 48 Nicholas Henton 11 6 21 44 65 5.9 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 8-10 3-6 Josh Regent-Smith 11 3 31 0 31 2.8 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-1 0-0 Mozale McHenry 11 10 18 0 18 1.6 RED-ZONE SCORES 19-29 66% 36-47 77% Darien Jeffers 3 2 13 0 13 4.3 RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 14-29 48% 34-47 72% Josh Lynn 10 3 11 0 11 1.1 PAT-ATTEMPTS 20-24 83% 35-45 78% TEAM 6 4 -7 0 -7 -1.2 ATTENDANCE 13803 14814 Total 11 686 1927 1142 3069 279.0 Games/Avg Per Game 6/2300 5/2963 Opponents 11 678 2258 1739 3997 363.4

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Special Teams Statistics PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long John Popper 16 192 12.0 1 48 John Popper 42 951 22.6 0 59 JaVon Welch 1 24 24.0 1 24 Jake Riedel 4 46 11.5 0 16 Total 17 216 12.7 2 48 DeAndre' Pitts 2 29 14.5 0 22 Opponents 24 208 8.7 0 47 Laurence Treadaway 1 15 15.0 0 15 Alex Byers 1 4 4.0 0 4 PUNTING No. Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd Zack LaBarre 1 19 19.0 0 19 Mitch Secrest 60 35.3 68 3 12 15 1 Total 51 1064 20.9 0 59 TEAM 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Opponents 38 825 21.7 1 86 Total 61 34.7 68 3 12 15 1 Opponents 45 37.6 61 4 4 11 0 KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Net YdLn Andrzej Skiba 16 953 59.6 3 0 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA 0-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg Blk Mitch Secrest 16 834 52.1 0 0 David Hamaker 6-8 1-1 2-3 3-4 0-0 43 0 Chris Smith 9 492 54.7 0 0 Andrzej Skiba 2-2 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 27 0 Total 41 2279 55.6 3 0 34.0 36 Opponents 60 3390 56.5 5 3 37.1 32 Defensive Statistics Tackles Sacks Pass Fumbles Blkd G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf Sean Dillon 11 30 57 87 7.5-21 1.0-6 . . . 2-25 2 . . Ryan Koepke 11 31 38 69 4.5-12 . 1-7 1 2 . . . . Kyle Himmelwright 11 38 17 55 7.5-22 1.0-8 4-27 2 . 1-0 . . . Andrew Mack 11 24 27 51 5.5-21 1.5-6 . 1 4 . 1 . . Matt Watkins 11 24 26 50 1.5-4 . 1-0 . . . 1 . . Anthony Curry 11 30 19 49 3.0-10 . 7-105 6 1 . 1 . . Adam Rundh 11 21 21 42 8.0-29 2.5-13 . 1 1 1-0 . 3 . Eli Crawford 11 26 14 40 4.5-10 . 3-11 2 ..... Matt Mancl 11 12 27 39 2.0-3 0.5-1 1-11 . 1 . . . . Darren Kincaid, Jr. 10 16 15 31 9.0-32 1.0-9 . . 5 . . . . JaVon Welch 10 14 16 30 1.5-6 ....2-0... Nikko Carson 11 10 18 28 3.0-8 0.5-6 . . 1 . . . . Dominick Bellotte 10 9 18 27 2.0-5 . . . 1 . . . . Laurence Treadaway 11 16 6 22 ...... 1.. Roger Satur 11 12 5 17 ...... Ian Altieri 11 10 7 17 1.5-3 . . 1 . . 1 . . James Joos 11 7 6 13 0.5-0 ...... Marco Porcelli 11 4 8 12 1.0-2 . . 1 ..... Brett Heber 6 4 6 10 1.0-3 . . . 1 . . . . Mike Miller 10 5 5 10 ...... Luke Kanclerz 11 2 4 6 ...... Alex Soller 8235...... Quinn Henoch 9415...... Chris Lyda 53141.0-10 1.0-10 ...... Evan Love 9134...... Trey Clark 11 2 2 4 ...... Chris Gardner 31230.5-1 ...... Jake Riedel 11 1 2 3 .....1-0... DeAndre' Pitts 7123...... Jake Jenrich 3213...... Chris Walsh 5112...... Josh Lynn 10 1 1 2 ...... Gabe Culkin 6 . 2 2 ...... Matt Dorow 11 2 . 2 ...... Andrej Skiba 4 1 . 1 ...... Nicholas Henton 11 1 . 1 ...... Alex Byers 5 1 . 1 ...... Brian Plachinski 1 1 . 1 1.0-7 ...... Adrian Gober 8 . 1 1 ...... Steve Ogden 5 1 . 1 ...... Kris Serra 8 ...... 1-0... Tom Oswald 11 ...... 2. Total 11 372 382 754 66-209 9-59 17-161 15 17 8-25 8 5 . Opponents 11 387 344 731 63.0-218 15-103 8-165 40 15 9-0 8 1 .

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The 2009 season marks the 17th year for 2008 Pioneer Football League Standings the Pioneer Football League – the nation’s only PFL Overall non-scholarship NCAA Football Championship W L Pct. PF PA W L Pct. PF PA Subdivision conference. Jacksonville 7 1 .875 302 132 9 4 .643 401 252 The league will expand to 10 members in San Diego 6 2 .750 282 156 9 2 .818 388 208 2009 as Marist College begins conference play. Dayton 6 2 .750 238 114 9 3 .750 339 184 In addition, the Pioneer Football League will Butler 4 4 .500 237 217 6 5 .545 326 269 participate for the third consecutive year in the Drake 4 4 .500 166 164 6 5 .545 219 196 Gridiron Classic, a postseason championship Morehead State 4 4 .500 188 174 6 6 .500 294 244 game which pits the PFL champion against the Davidson 3 5 .375 238 219 4 7 .364 286 280 Northeast Conference champion. Valparaiso 2 6 .250 158 292 3 8 .273 202 336 The PFL is one of only two conferences Campbell 0 8 .000 35 376 1 10 .091 98 447 that sponsor football as its only sport (the Mis- souri Valley Football Conference being the other). However, the PFL is a truly national con- 2008 Pioneer Football League Honors ference with members on each coast and All-League First Team Offense All-League Second Team Offense throughout the nation’s heartland. The league WR - John Matthews, San Diego WR - Geavon Tribble, Jacksonville still retains four of its charter members – But- WR - Steve Valentino, Dayton WR - Dan Bohrer, Butler ler University, the University of Dayton, Drake TE - Mitch Ryan, San Diego TE - Derrick Burks, Morehead State University and Valparaiso University, plus the QB - Sebastian Trujillo, San Diego QB - Rob Florian, Dayton University of San Diego (joining in 1992) – FB - Steve Platek, Drake FB - Mozale McHenry, Valparaiso which were joined in 2001 by Davidson Col- RB - Eric Fitzpatrick, Morehead State RB - Phil Morelli, San Diego lege, Jacksonville University and Morehead State RB - Rudell Small, Jacksonville RB - Ross Wiemer, Valparaiso University. Campbell University joined the PFL OL - Mike Aguliar, Jacksonville OL - Patrick McCormick, Dayton in 2008, its first season of intercollegiate foot- OL - Deene Kabiling, San Diego OL - Quinn McVey, Drake ball. OL - Ryan Kozey, Valparaiso OL - Ryan Pollock, Dayton In January 1991 the NCAA passed legisla- OL - Will Nolte, Davidson OL - Conrad Smith, San Diego tion to require Division I institutions to spon- OL - Nick Schoenfeld, Morehead State OL - Chris Tessitore, Jacksonville sor all intercollegiate sports at the Division I level. The five charter members (Evansville the All-League First Team Defense All-League Second Team Defense fifth before dropping football in 1997), each DL - Kalen Hemmelgarn, Dayton DL - Andrew Doane, Morehead State dedicated to the enhancement and sound man- DL - Grant Hunter, Butler DL - Will Funderburg, Davidson agement of intercollegiate football as an inte- DL - Derik Steiner, Morehead State DL - Chris Gianelli, San Diego gral part of the student-athletes’ collegiate ex- DL - Scott Vossler, Dayton DL - Sean Heenan, Dayton perience, joined together to form the Pioneer LB - Milton Brown, Campbell DL - Dain Taylor, Drake Football League. From the league’s inception it LB - Cole Douglas, Drake LB - Mike Bennett, Butler has been a proponent of the creation of a non- LB - Derek Marten, San Diego LB - Joseph Fennell, Jacksonville scholarship football classification within Divi- LB - Wes McDermott, Morehead State LB - Ryan Koepke, Valparaiso sion I and adopted the moniker of Pioneer LB - Joe Ries, Dayton LB - Tyler Lemons, Davidson based on the intent to become the first league DB - Gabe Derricks, San Diego DB - Al-Rilwan Adeyemi, San Diego in that new division. The PFL is comprised of DB - David Hyland, Morehead State DB - Andy Green, Drake NCAA Division I universities that previously DB - Tremaine Mack, Jacksonville DB - Robson Noel, Jacksonville sponsored intercollegiate football at other lev- DB - Steve McDonald, Dayton DB - Corey Vossler, Dayton els with the exception of Jacksonville, which started a non-scholarship program in 1998. All All-League First Team Special Teams All-League Second Team Special Teams are currently committed to the non-scholarship PK - Logan Rees, Drake PK - Jordan Quiroz, Butler football model. PK - Mason Webb, Morehead Sate P - Brandon Wubs, Drake The PFL began play in 1993 with Dayton P - Mason Webb, Morehead State RS - John Popper, Valparaiso winning the league’s first crown. The league RS - Elliott Finkley, Jacksonville spent its first season in 1993 under the admin- istrative guidance of the Midwestern Collegiate Offensive Player of the Year Conference, and the office moved to St. Louis John Matthews, San Diego in 1994 when current commissioner Patty Viverito was named the PFL commissioner, a Defensive Player of the Year leadership position she continues to fill. Scott Vossler, Dayton Reaching the PFL Freshman Offensive Player of the Year Address: 1818 Chouteau Avenue Josh McGregor, Jacksonville St. Louis, MO 63103 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year Media Relations Contact: Al-Rilwan Adeyemi, San Diego Cody Bush (631) 221-7561 Coach of the Year Email: [email protected] Kerwin Bell, Jacksonville 38 2009 Valparaiso Football PIONEER FOOTBALL LEAGUE

2008 Pioneer Football League Honors All-League Honorable Mention Offense Offensive Players of the Week Academic All-PFL First Team Offense WR - Ben Hannula, San Diego Sept. 1 - Sebastian Trujillo, San Diego Bart Bergfeld, Dayton WR - Nick Feldman, Morehead State Sept. 7 - John Matthews, San Diego Nick Feldman, Morehead State WR - Kirk Konert, Davidson Sept. 14 - Dan Bohrer, Butler Rob Florian, Dayton WR - Ryan Myers, Valparaiso Sept. 21 - Phil Morelli, San Diego Ben Hannula, San Diego TE - Chris Kuck, Jacksonville Sept. 28 - Matt Kobli, Butler Ryan Kozey, Valparaiso QB - Matt Kobli, Butler Oct. 5 - Ben Shappie, Dayton Patrick McCormick, Dayton QB - Josh McGregor, Jacksonville Oct. 12 - Ross Wiemer, Valparaiso Robert Noel, Butler FB - Vince Atofau, San Diego Oct. 19 - Josh McGregor, Jacksonville Ryan Pollock, Dayton FB - Eric Kornhauser, Jacksonville Oct. 26 - Rob Florian, Dayton Myles Potter, Davidson RB - Matt Jelmini, San Diego Nov. 2 - Rob Florian, Dayton Ben Shappie, Dayton RB - Ben Shappie, Dayton Nov. 9 - Jeff Pechan, Dayton Alex White, Butler RB - Dionte Wiggins, Butler Nov. 16 - Rudell Small, Jacksonville OL - Pat Callahan, San Diego Nov. 23 - John Matthews, San Diego Academic All-PFL First Team Defense OL - Donny Gilmore, Butler Peter Bakke, Davidson OL - Mark Iafrate, Davidson Defensive Players of the Week Charles Fiore, Campbell OL - Eric Mora, Drake Sept. 1 - Scott Vossler, Dayton Christopher Gianelli, San Diego OL - Jacob Nail, Morehead State Sept. 7 - Jason Wood, Jacksonville Sean Heenan, Dayton OL - Rob Noel, Butler Sept. 14 - Daniel Hauffe, Davidson Steve McDonald, Dayton Sept. 21 - Matt Smyth, Dayton Patrick O’Neill, San Diego All-League Honorable Mention Defense Sept. 28 - Milton Brown, Campbell Joe Ries, Dayton DL - Andrew Asbell, Drake Oct. 5 - Rob Blevins, Butler Adam Rundh, Valparaiso DL - Austin Knipp, Jacksonville Oct. 12 - Anthony Curry, Valparaiso Spencer Summerville, Butler DL - Shaun Lewis, Jacksonville Oct. 19 - Derek Bradford, Butler Corey Vossler, Dayton DL - Andrew Mack, Valparaiso Oct. 26 - Layne McCombs, Jacksonville Brandon Wingeier, Dayton DL - Adam Rundh, Valparaiso Nov. 2 - Al-Rilwan Adeyemi, San Diego LB - Sean Dillon, Valparaiso Nov. 9 - Grent Hunter, Butler Academic All-PFL First Team Special Teams LB - Derek Guggenburger, Butler Nov. 16 - Wes McDermott, Morehead State Nick Glavin, Dayton LB - Loka Kanongataa, San Diego Nov. 23 - Brian Valdez, Jacksonville Nick Feldman, Morehead State DB - Skye Buckner-Petty, Drake Kirk Konert, Davidson DB - Brandon Chandler, Campbell Special Teams Players of the Week DB - Anthony Curry, Valparaiso Sept. 1 - Mason Webb, Morehead State Academic All-PFL Second Team Offense DB - Tadd Dombart, Butler Sept. 7 - Elliott Finkley, Jacksonville Mike Bialas, Drake DB - Tim Harvey, Drake Sept. 14 - Scott Vossler, Dayton Jeremy Brown, Jacksonville DB - Matt Mikrut, Davidson Sept. 21 - James Cullen, San Diego Chris Collins, Morehead State DB - Spencer Summerville, Butler Sept. 28 - Ben Behrendt, Davidson Tim Kratz, Valparaiso DB - Jason Wood, Jacksonville Oct. 5 - Mason Webb, Morehead State Mike Lahart, Drake Oct. 12 - David Hamaker, Valparaiso John Matthews, San Diego All-League Honorable Mention Special Teams Oct. 19 - Mason Webb, Morehead State Marcus Overman, Dayton PK - Donovan Curry, Jacksonville Oct. 26 - Tadd Dambart, Butler Conrad Smith, San Diego P - Kyle Negrete, San Diego and Donovan Curry, Jacksonville Geavon Tribble, Jacksonville RS - Tadd Dombart, Butler Nov. 2 - Mason Webb, Morehead State Steve Valentino, Dayton RS - Nick Felman, Morehead State Nov. 9 - Justin Williams, Davidson James Ward, Dayton RS - Steve Valentino, Dayton Nov. 16 - Kevin Burns, Dayton RS - Justin Williams, Davidson and John Popper, Valparaiso Academic All-PFL Second Team Defense RS - Taylor Wright, San Diego Nov. 23 - Elliott Finkley, Jacksonville Mike Bennett, Butler Derek Guggenberger, Butler Cale Hunt, Drake Valpo Among the League Leaders Ryan Koepke, Valparaiso Sean Kitts, Drake Individual Leaders Tackles: Sean Dillon 4th 7.9 Matt Mancl, Valparaiso Rushing: Ross Wiemer 2nd 74.9 Pass Defend: Anthony Curry 3rd 1.18 Wes McDermott, Morehead State Total Off.: Warren Arnold 7th 124.1 Intercept.: Anthony Curry 1st 7 Caleb Meenach, Morehead State Total Off.: Ross Wiemer 10th 74.9 Ryan Schmidtz, Butler Passing: Warren Arnold 7th 86.3 Team Leaders Matt Smyth, Dayton Scoring: Ross Wiemer 9th 5.5 Pass Defense: 2nd 158.1 Scott Vossler, Dayton Pass. Eff.: Warren Arnold 9th 80.1 Rushing Offense: 1st 175.2 Punt Ret.: John Popper 3rd 12.0 Kickoff Returns: 3rd 20.9 Academic All-PFL Second Team Special Teams Kick Ret.: John Popper 4th 22.6 Punt Returns: 3rd 12.7 Logan Rees, Drake All Purpose: John Popper 3rd 123.3 Interceptions: 1st 17 Brandon Wubs, Drake All Purpose: Ross Wiemer 9th 87.3 Turnover Margin: 2nd +8 Punting: Mitch Secrest 5th 35.3

2009 Valparaiso Football 39 2009 OPPONENTS

Butler Bulldogs Campbell Fighting Camels Carthage Red Men October 17, 12 p.m. November 14, 1 p.m. September 26, 1 p.m. Indianapolis, Ind. Brown Field Brown Field Location: Indianapolis, Ind. Location: Buies Creek, N.C. Location: Kenosha, Wis. Enrollment: 4,200 Enrollment: 4,663 Enrollment: 2,374 Colors: Blue and White Colors: Orange and Black Colors: Red, White, and Black Jeff Voris Dale Steele Tim Rucks President: Dr. Bobby Fong President: Dr. Jerry M. Wallace President: F. Gregory Campbell Athletics Director: Barry Collier Athletics Director: Stan Williamson Athletics Director: Robert Bonn Home Field: Butler Bowl (2,500 - Field Turf) Home Field: Barker-Lane Stadium (5,000 - Field Turf) Home Field: Art Keller Field (1,658 - Field Turf) Conference: Pioneer Football League Conference: Pioneer Football League Conference: College Conf. of Illinois and Wisconsin Head Coach: Jeff Voris Head Coach: Dale Steele Head Coach: Tim Rucks Record at BU: 13-20 (3 seasons) Record at CU: 1-10 (1 season) Record at CC: 74-63-1 (14 seasons) Career Record: 28-54 (8 seasons) Career Record: 1-10 (1 season) Career Record: 83-96-4 (20 seasons) Offensive Coordinator: Frank Smith Offensive Coordinator: Oscar Olejniczak Offensive Coordinator: Terry Peebles Defensive Coordinator: Neil Kazmierczak Defensive Coordinator: Art Link Defensive Coordinator: John Sedeska Football SID: Jim McGrath Football SID: Joe Prisco Football SID: Steve Marovich Office Phone: (317) 910-9414 Office Phone: (910) 893-1369 Office Phone: (262) 551-5740 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (317) 940-9808 Fax: (910) 893-1330 Fax: (262) 551-5926 Website: www.butlersports.com Website: www.gocamels.com Website: www.carthage.edu/athletics Press Box Phone: (317) 940-9817 Press Box Phone: (910) 814-5456 Press Box Phone: (262) 591-8191 2008 Record: 6-5 2008 Record: 1-10 2008 Record: 5-5 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 4-4 (t-4th) 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 0-8 (9th) 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 3-4 (t-5th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 36/26 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 68/10 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 44/17 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 7/7 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 9/10 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 10/7 Series Record: Butler leads 43-24 Series Record: Valpo leads 1-0 Series Record: Valpo leads 1-0 Last Meeting: Oct. 18, 2008 (BU 48-21) Last Meeting: Nov. 15, 2008 (Valpo 47-14) Last Meeting: Oct. 21, 1950 (Valpo 60-0)

Concordia Falcons Dayton Flyers Drake Bulldogs September 12, 1 p.m. October 24, 1 p.m. October 3, 1 p.m. Mequon, Wis. Brown Field Des Moines, Iowa Location: Mequon, Wis. Location: Dayton, Ohio Location: Des Moines, Iowa Enrollment: 6,100 Enrollment: 7.700 Enrollment: 5,668 Colors: Navy Blue and White Colors: Red and Blue Colors: Blue and White Greg Etter Rick Chamberlin Chris Creighton President: Rev. Dr. Patrick Ferry President: Dr. Daniel J. Curran President: David Maxwell Athletics Director: Dr. Rob Barnhill Athletics Director: Tim Wabler Athletics Director: Sandy Hatfield Clubb Home Field: Century Stadium (2,000 - ProGrass) Home Field: Welcome Stadium (11,000 - Field Turf) Home Field: Drake Stadium (14,557 - Field Turf) Conference: Northern Athletics Conference: Pioneer Football League Conference: Pioneer Football League Head Coach: Greg Etter Head Coach: Rick Chamberlin Head Coach: Chris Creighton Record at CUW: 5-5 (1 season) Record at UD: 9-3 (1 season) Record at DU: 6-5 (1 season) Career Record: 5-5 (1 season) Career Record: 9-3 (1 season) Career Record: 101-29 (12 seasons) Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Walker Offensive Coordinator: Dave Whilding Offensive Coordinator: Chris Creighton Defensive Coordinator: Adam Walker Defensive Coordinator: Rick Chamberlin Defensive Coordinator: Neal Neathery Football SID: Rick Riehl Football SID: Doug Hauschild Football SID: Mike Mahon Office Phone: (262) 243-4544 Office Phone: (937) 229-4390 Office Phone: (515) 271-3014 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (262) 243-4475 Fax: (937) 229-4461 Fax: (515) 271-3015 Website: www.cuwfalcons.com Website: www.daytonflyers.com Website: www.godrakebulldogs.com Press Box Phone: (262) 243-1309 Press Box Phone: (937) 449-2851 Press Box Phone: (515) 271-3729/3794 2008 Record: 5-5 2008 Record: 9-3 2008 Record: 6-5 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 5-2 (t-2nd) 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 6-2 (t-2nd) 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 3-4 (5th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 35/NA Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 42/16 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 35/17 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 6/6 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 4/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 6/7 Series Record: Valpo leads 1-0 Series Record: Dayton leads 16-2 Series Record: Drake leads 13-3 Last Meeting: Sept. 13, 2008 (Valpo 34-10) Last Meeting: Oct. 25, 2008 (UD 43-7) Last Meeting: Nov. 22, 2008 (DU 32-0)

40 2009 Valparaiso Football 2009 OPPONENTS

Jacksonville Dolphins Marist Red Foxes Morehead State Eagles November 7, 12 p.m. October 31, 11 a.m. November 21, 12 p.m. Jacksonville, Fla. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Morehead, Ky. Location: Jacksonville, Fla. Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Location: Morehead, Ky. Enrollment: 3,436 Enrollment: 4,256 Enrollment: 9,066 Colors: Green and Gold Colors: Red and White Colors: Blue and Gold Kerwin Bell Jim Parady Matt Ballard President: Dr. Kerry Romesburg President: Dr. Dennis J. Murray President: Dr. Wayne D. Andrews Athletics Director: Alan Verlander Athletics Director: Tim Murray Athletics Director: Brian Hutchinson Home Field: D. B. Milne Field (5,000 - Grass) Home Field: Tenney Stadium (5,000 - Field Turf) Home Field: Jayne Stadium (10,000 - AstroTurf Grass) Conference: Pioneer Football League Conference: Pioneer Football League Conference: Pioneer Football League Head Coach: Kerwin Bell Head Coach: Jim Parady Head Coach: Matt Ballard Record at JU: 12-12 (2 seasons) Record at MC: 89-84-1 (17 seasons) Record at MSU: 87-76 (15 seasons) Career Record: 12-12 (2 seasons) Career Record: 89-84-1 (17 seasons) Career Record: 122-101 (21 seasons) Offensive Coordinator: Kerwin Bell Offensive Coordinator: Jim Parady Offensive Coordinator: Gary Dunn Defensive Coordinator: Ron McCrone Defensive Coordinator: Scott Rumsey Defensive Coordinator: John Gilliam Football SID: Joel Lamp Football SID: Mike Ferraro Football SID: Drew Dickerson Office Phone: (904) 256-7409 Office Phone: (845) 575-3321 Office Phone: (606) 783-2557 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (904) 256-7424 Fax: (845) 471-0466 Fax: (606) 783-2556 Website: www.judolphins.com Website: www.goredfoxes.com Website: www.msueagles.com Press Box Phone: (904) 256-7588 Press Box Phone: (845) 575-3155 Press Box Phone: (606) 783-2500/5308 2008 Record: 9-4 2008 Record: 4-7 2008 Record: 6-6 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 7-1 (1st) 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): Independent 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 4-4 (t-4th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 53/18 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 79/26 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 36/12 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 7/9 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 18/4 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 7/9 Series Record: Jacksonville leads 3-2 Series Record: First Meeting Series Record: Morehead State leads 11-3 Last Meeting: Nov. 8, 2008 (JU 40-24) Last Meeting: N/A Last Meeting: Nov. 1, 2008 (MSU 44-10)

Saint Joseph’s Pumas San Diego Toreros September 5, 12 p.m. October 10, 1 p.m. Rensselaer, Ind. Brown Field Location: Rensselaer, Ind. Location: San Diego, Calif. Enrollment: 1,076 Enrollment: 7.800 Colors: Cardinal and Purple Colors: Torero Blue, Navy, and White Lou Esposito Ron Caragher President: Dr. Ernest R. Mills III President: Dr. Mary E. Lyons Athletics Director: Bill Massoels Athletics Director: Ky Snyder Home Field: Alumni Stadium (4,000 - Grass) Home Field: Torero Stadium (7,000 - Grass) Conference: Great Lakes Football Conference: Pioneer Football League Head Coach: Lou Esposito Head Coach: Ron Caragher Record at SJC: 24-19 (4 seasons) Record at USD: 18-4 (2 seasons) Career Record: 24-19 (4 seasons) Career Record: 18-4 (2 seasons) Offensive Coordinator: Chris Pazan Offensive Coordinator: Todd Washington Defensive Coordinator: Kurt Mattix Defensive Coordinator: George Darlington Football SID: Ken Badylak Football SID: Ted Gosen Office Phone: (219) 886-6141 Office Phone: (619) 260-4745 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (219) 866-6280 Fax: (619) 260-2990 Website: www.saintjoe.edu/athletics Website: www.usdtoreros.com Press Box Phone: (219) 866-6475 Press Box Phone: (619) 767-3988 2008 Record: 5-5 2008 Record: 9-2 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 2-2 (t-2nd) 2008 Conf. Record (Finish): 6-2 (t-2nd) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/18 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 60/32 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 7/10 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 8/7 Series Record: Saint Joseph’s leads 31-28-2 Series Record: San Diego leads 11-5 Valpo and Butler will Battle for the Last Meeting: Oct. 7, 2006 (SJC 43-14) Last Meeting: Oct. 4, 2008 (USD 42-14) Hoosier Helmet on October 17.

2009 Valparaiso Football 41 BROWN FIELD

Brown Field has been home to the Valparaiso University football team since 1919, when the program was founded and prior to the 2008 season saw renovations take place to the stadium. The Crusaders won their first game ever at Brown Field 26-0 against the Chicago YMCA on October 11, 1919 and have played more than 400 games at the stadium since its inception. With a seating capacity of 5,000, Brown Field is the perfect location to watch a football game on a Saturday afternoon. When the men’s soccer team was founded in 1983, Brown Field also played host to a handful of matches during the early years of that program as well. Prior to the 2008 season, a new artificial surface was installed at Brown Field as part of numerous renovations. On October 11, 2008, the field was formally dedicated during Homecoming weekend festivities, with Crusader alum Fuzzy Thurston making a return appearance to Brown Field. Valparaiso University is still in a fund-raising campaign known as FITT (Football, Intramurals, Track and Tennis) to provide funds for renovation to the stadium. The first phase of the multimillion dollar project included the installation of the ProGrass, as well as moving the grandstands and adding handicap accessibility. The ProGrass50 Blend is a blend that consists of 100% polyetheylene fibers, that are 50% mono-filament and 50% parallel silt, that are tufted into a woven primary backing. The secondary backing consists of an application of heat-activated urethane to permanently lock in fibers. The turf has the appearance of a natural grass field. A new 37-foot high scoreboard was erected in the northeast corner of the stadium, and with it, a new video board for graphics. New play clocks and goal posts were also included in the renovations. Fuzzy Thurston was on hand Future improvements to Brown Field include the installation of for the dedication. game lights as well as adding a competition track around the playing surface. For the first 87 years of the Brown Field’s existence, the playing surface was natural grass. With the addition of the ProGrass, Brown Field can serve as Valpo’s practice field as well. The field was also lined for soccer, allowing it to be used as a multipurpose facility. The Valparaiso University recreational sports department will also utilize Brown Field, as will other varsity athletic teams for practices.

Directions to Brown Field From the east (Ohio) and west (Chicago): Take I-80/90 to exit 31 (Chesterton/Valparaiso), State Route 49 or take I-94 to exit 26 (Chesterton/ Valparaiso), State Route 49. Head south on SR 49 until you reach US 30. Exit west and go about 1/2 mile to Linwood Avenue. Turn right on Linwood Avenue and proceed to Union Street. Turn right on Union and proceed to the first stop sign. Turn left on University Park and the field will be on the corner of University Park and Monroe. From the south (Indianapolis): Take I-65 to US 30 exit in Merrillville. Exit east and take US 30 approximately 15 miles to Linwood Avenue. Turn left (road angles back) and proceed to Union Street. Turn right on Union and proceed to the first stop sign. Turn left on University Park and the field will be on the corner of University Park and Monroe. Valpo in the Community During the 2008-2009 school year, the Crusaders took part in many community service projects. They be- gan the year helping man the Valpo Athletic Booth at the annual Popcorn Festival in Valparaiso. In addition, a group of 10 players spent five weeks tutoring Kindergarten students in reading at Parkview Elementary once a week. They once again read to stu- dents at Central Elementary for Read Across America Day. The Boys and Girls Club face the Crusaders in a flag The football team also per- football game. formed playground maintenance at Hilltop House Childcare Center while several players routinely served meals at St. Teresa Catholic Church. The players also provided Spanish/ English tutoring for local students and helped with projects at the local Opportunity Enterprises. The team Valpo helped perform playground wrapped up the year playing in a flag football game against members from the Boys and Girls Club of maintenance at Hiltop House. Valparaiso.

42 2009 Valparaiso Football HALL OF FAME

Established in 1998, The Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame proudly recognizes former Valpo athletes, coaches, administrators, teams, and support personnel who have made exceptional contributions to the University’s athletic programs or have distinguished themselves in their athletics careers. Nominee eligibility for the Athletics Hall of Fame is determined by specific waiting periods. Any athlete or coach may be nominated for the Hall of Fame five years after leaving Valpo. Teams may be nominated after a ten-year waiting period. Current employees of Valpo who have completed a minimum of 20 years of service to the school may also be nominated, and former employees with less than 20 years of service to the University may be nominated five years after the completion of his or her tenure. Inductees Fuzzy Thurston Joe Pahr are selected during various times of the year via a voting committee. Class of 1998 Class of 1998 The charter Hall of Fame class in 1998 consisted of 14 inductees. In each succeeding year, at least four new members have been inducted, plus, at the option of the Hall of Fame selection committee, one additional posthumous honoree. In 2008-2009, the 12th class of members was inducted into the Hall of Fame. With the addition of four individuals, there are now 89 individual members of the Hall of Fame. The 1950 football team, the 1944-45 men’s basketball team, the 1968 baseball team, and the 1997-1998 men’s basketball team are also in the Hall of Fame. Learn more about the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame by visiting www.valpoathletics.com/halloffame. Joe Sever John Belskis Class of 2006 Class of 2007 Valpo Hall of Fame Members by Class

1998 2001 2004 2007 , basketball Lee Engert, baseball Millard “Andy” Anderson, football/ John Belskis, football/baseball Elsie Bauer, volleyball/golf Jerry Goeglein, football basketball/baseball Nathan Buckert, tennis , baseball/football/ Tim Juran, baseball Nick Browder, football Aaron Crague, cross country/track basketball/golf/director of Bob Metcalf, basketball Raymond “Skip” Coley, baseball Randy Goede, baseball/basketball athletics Pete Rucinski, basketball/baseball/ Robert Hadrick, baseball Mark Pedersen, baseball Patti (Shook) Boice, golf football William Harbeck, cross country/track/ Ruth Brown, field hockey/basketball Lorrie Woycik, WAA athlete wrestling 2008 Steve Cook, track and field/basketball Collette Liss, cross country/track Don Bielke, basketball/track and field Bob Dille, basketball 2002 Laurie Pajakowski, /volleyball Jeanette Gray, basketball Dick Jones, baseball/basketball Marjorie Albohm, athletic training David Redmond, basketball Lori Moore, soccer Richard Koenig, director of athletics Joel Bretscher, swimming Cheri (Hughes) Sutton, volleyball Stephanie (Schuricht) Pequette, Lloyd McClendon, baseball Bill Buhler, athletic training 1944-1945 men’s basketball team volleyball Joe Pahr, football Melvin Doering, athletics “The World’s Tallest Team” Casey Schmidt, basketball Lori (Barton) Pelletier, volleyball Tracy Gipson, basketball William Wilke, cross country/track Garry Puetz, football/baseball Bruce Lindner, basketball/baseball 2005 and field Ken Schreiber, baseball/football Walt Reiner, football/track coach Tim Holmes, baseball Fred “Fuzzy” Thurston, football Robert Stoltz, M.D., team physician Willie Karr, football/basketball 2009 Scott Lange, football/baseball/track Cyndi (Norman) Kiper, volleyball 1999 2003 Kari (Wiseman) Nelson, softball Stephanie (Greer) McCalment, Debbie Bolen, basketball Ted Bean, basketball Dr. William Steinbrecher, director of basketball Jake Christiansen, football/basketball/ Lee Ann Berning, tennis/basketball athletics/student-athlete/coach Robert Skaltsas, baseball director of athletics Dan Bogar, football Jamie Sykes, basketball/baseball Tim Weidner, swimming John Knight, football/track Vern Curtis, baseball/basketball Dave Wilson, swimming 1997-1998 men’s basketball team Bill Tatman, football , basketball 1950 football team Mike Healey, football/baseball 2006 Dave Lass, football/baseball Ruth Born, baseball/softball 2000 Patty (Giannis) McKay, tennis Patty Cisneros, basketball Richard Beumer, baseball Robert Montgomery, wrestling Sarrah (Stricklett) Mosher, basketball Ursula Moser, swimming Jim Ove, basketball Aaron Rhame, soccer Rod Poppe, football/baseball Gerry Raasch, football LeRoy Schramm, cross country/track Milt Schoon, basketball Jim Wacker, football Joe Sever, football John David Thomas, wrestling J.J. Swiatkowski, baseball 1968 baseball team

2009 Valparaiso Football 43 CRUSADER AWARD WINNERS

Crusaders in the Pros Nick Browder David Macchi Garry Puetz Fuzzy Thurston Valpo 1993-1996 Valpo 1945 Valpo 2002-2003 Valpo 1969-1972 Valpo 1953-1955

- ranks second on Valpo’s - offensive lineman for 11 - Valpo’s career passing and - two-time All-America - All-America selection in career total offense list seasons in the National total offense leader with selection by the Associated 1954 and 1955 and Indiana Football League 7,628 yards Press Collegiate Conference Most - third in Crusader history Valuable Lineman in 1955 in passing yards - selected to five Pro Bowls - led Valpo to the 2003 - three-time All-Indiana in seven seasons with the Pioneer Football league Collegiate Conference - a member of the Green - began Arena Football Cleveland Browns championship offensive tackle Bay Packers first two Super League career with Buffalo Bowl championship teams - helped lead Cleveland to - led the Bergamo Lions to - won the Super Bowl with in 1967 and 1968 - has also played in the AFL six NFL Championship the National Football the Washington Redskins in with Grand Rapids, Detroit, game appearances, League Italy crown in 2004 1982 - played for Green Bay and Philadelphia including three victories from 1959-1968 under - led Bergamo to the 2004 - 12th round draft pick of Vince Lombardi and won - was the starting quarter- - head coach of the Eurobowl the in 1973 five league championships back for the New York Chicago Bears from 1972- with the Packers (1961, Dragons in 2006 1974 - led the Lions to a 13-1 - played five seasons with 1962, 1965, 1966, 1967) mark as the starting the Jets while also playing quarterback in 2004 with Philadelphia, Tampa - played two seasons with Bay, and New England the Baltimore Colts All-America Honors Academic All-America Honors Roy White 1923 Scott Hinrichs 1995 Second Team CoSIDA - Wide Receiver William Karr 1936 Nick Bamber 2001 Second Team CoSIDA - Defensive Back Don Findling 1947 Kevin Knutson 2004 First Team CoSIDA - Wide Receiver Joe Pahr 1950 Adam Rundh 2008 Second Team CoSIDA - Defensive Line Arol Amling 1951 Bob Grobengeiser 1951 Gene Holtrey 1951 Richard P. Joe Sever Joe Pahr 1951 Associated Press Carl Woodward 1951 Koenig Award Trophy Gerry Raasch 1954 Valparaiso University award that Valparaiso University award that Fuzzy Thurston 1954 exemplifying moral character, honors the lineman who exemplifies Gordon Helms 1955 academic, and athletic achievement. excellent work ethic and high- Fuzzy Thurston 1955 quality performance. Jerry Goeglein 1961 Year Recipient John Knight 1961 1995 Scott Hinrichs Year Recipient Garry Puetz 1971 AFCA 1996 Ronnie Sazone 1993 Evan Fitzgerald Garry Puetz 1972 AFCA 1997 Bob Cracknell 1994 Evan Fitzgerald John Belskis 1976 AFCA 1998 Joe Nowak 1995 Evan Fitzgerald Ken Karczewski 1979 1999 Matt Rochner 1996 Jacob Adames Dan Bogar 1983 2000 Ron Brogle 1997 Chad Schroll Tony Bauer 1984 Associated Press Honorable Mention Little 2001 Bill Stanton 1998 Ron Brown Dan Bogar 1984 Associated Press Honorable Mention Little 2002 Adam DaSilva 1999 Steve Gresh Kevin Mackey 1984 Associated Press Honorable Mention Little 2003 Jeffrey Vlk 2000 Jim Schroeder Mike Healey 1985 AFCA and Football News 2004 Kevin Knutson 2001 Scott Tyrcha Eric Kenesie 1998 2005 Andrew McCawley 2002 Tom Byrne Eric Kenesie 1999 AFCA 2006 Brandon Bogenschutz 2003 Kyle Padgett Rob Giancola 2003 2007 Matt Watkins 2004 Brandon Sturman 2008 Ryan Koepke 2005 Ryan Palonka AFCA - Coaches’ Association 2006 Seungyeup Ro 2007 Ben Faulkner 2008 Trey Clark 44 2009 Valparaiso Football CRUSADER AWARD WINNERS

Indiana Collegiate Heartland Collegiate Conference Honors Conference Honors First Team All-Conference First Team All-Conference Scott Lange, 1985 Arol Amling, 1951 John Belskis, 1977 Kevin Mackey, 1985 Jerry Karstens, 1951 Michael Dodds, 1977 Tony Maselli, 1985 Robert Kuska, 1951 Frederick Harris, 1977 Jim Bettinardi, 1986 Joe Pahr, 1951 David Newman, 1977 Rick Danowsky, 1987 Royce Rowedder, 1951 Rich Anderson, 1978 Tyler Mason, 1987 Jerry Karstens, 1952 Mike Dodds, 1978 Tim Eloe, 1989 Don Kelly, 1952 Jim Prochaska, 1978 Robert Kerns, 1952 Ron Risco, 1978 Players of the Year Richard Schalon, 1952 Scott Swanson, 1978 John Belskis, 1977, Most Valuable Dennis Tuomi, 1952 Cortie Wilson, 1978 Defensive Back Charles Lembke, 1953 Ken Biel, 1979 Dave Newnam, 1977, Most Valuable Gerry Raasch, 1953 Jeff Heintzelman, 1979 Offensive Back Ralph Starenko, 1953 Ken Karczewski, 1979 Cortie Wilson, 1978, Most Valuable Chuck Dhooge, 1954 Steve Leonhard, 1979 Player Gordon Helms, 1954 Randy Riese, 1979 Cortie Wilson, 1978, Most Valuable Rod Poppe, 1954 Mitch Sivertson, 1979 Offensive Back Gerry Raasch, 1954 Rod Poppe earned All-ICC Warren Frey, 1980 Ken Karczewski, 1979, Most Valuable Fuzzy Thurston, 1954 honors in 1954. Kyle Lupo, 1980 Offensive Lineman Chuck Dhooge, 1955 Randy Riese, 1980 Mike Healey, 1985, Most Valuable Dick Jung, 1955 Jimmy Harris, 1982 Player Chuck O’Brien, 1955 Dave Hansing, 1971 Dan Bogar, 1983 Mike Healey, 1985, Most Valuable Fuzzy Thurston, 1955 Tim Hartner, 1971 Tony Bauer, 1984 Offensive Back Chuck Dhooge, 1956 John Knudson, 1971 Dan Bogar, 1984 Tyler Mason, 1987, Offensive Ken Schreiber, 1956 Neil Palmer, 1971 Mike Healey, 1985 Lineman of the Year Noel Schlegelmilch, 1959 Garry Puetz, 1971 Joe Sever, 1959 Garry Puetz, 1972 Ray Zubeck, 1959 Tom Seggerman, 1972 Pioneer Football League Don Martis, 1960 Faust DeLazzer, 1973 Fred Morgner, 1960 Bill Monahan, 1974 Honors Jerry Goeglein, 1961 Jim Russler, 1974 Bob Gusse, 1961 John Belskis, 1975 First Team All-Conference Chris Daniels, 2003 John Knight, 1961 Chris Knutsen, 1975 John Lyon, 1993 Rob Giancola, 2003 Tyrone Smith, 1961 Mike Lightbourn, 1975 Scott Petcu, 1993 Andrew McCawley, 2003 Tyrone Smith, 1962 John Belskis, 1976 Shayne Snider, 1993 Chris Daniels, 2004 Dave Lass, 1963 Chris Knutsen, 1976 Josh Berning, 1994 Bill Marshall, 2004 Dick Pohlman, 1963 Doug Holok, 1994 Brad Smeja, 2004 Bill Schade, 1963 Coach of the Year Jeff Seymour, 1994 Joe Blahowicz, 2005 Dave Lass, 1964 Emory Bauer, 1954 Evan Fitzgerald, 1995 Jeff Horton, 2005 Bert Bleke, 1965 Emory Bauer and Walt Reiner, 1961 Scott Hinrichs, 1995 Mike Jones, 2005 Bert Bleke, 1966 Norm Aundsen, 1968 Matt Kulp, 1995 Andrew McCawley, 2005 Tom Dohrman, 1966 Ozzie Young, 1995 Ryan Palonka, 2005 Bill Kohn, 1968 Players of the Year John Harrington, 1996 Ryan Kozey, 2007 Ken Manning, 1968 Joe Pahr, 1951, Most Valuable Back Ronnie Sazone, 1996 Ryan Kozey, 2008 Jack Sukup, 1968 Dennis Tuomi, 1952, Most Valuable Michael Tolbert, 1996 Ken Weiss, 1968 Lineman Ike Anigbo, 1997 Coach of the Year John Whetsel, 1968 Charles Lembke, 1953, Most Valuable Ron Brown, 1998 Tom Horne, 1999 Fred Donath, 1969 Lineman Ray Cirks, 1998 Tom Horne, 2003 John Rusert, 1969 Fuzzy Thurston, 1955, Most Valuable Ray Hiller, 1998 Jeff Freitag, 1970 Lineman Eric Rodbro, 1998 Tim Hartner, 1970 John Knight, 1961, Most Valuable Eric Zodrow, 1998 John Knudson, 1970 Back Ric Edgcomb, 1999 Neil Palmer, 1970 Dave Lass, 1963, Most Valuable Back Steve Gresh, 1999 Garry Puetz, 1970 Tim Hartner, 1971, Most Valuable Franco Francese, 1999 John Rusert, 1970 Defensive Back Brian Vladika, 1999 Joe Conn, 1971 Mike Lightbourn, 1975, Most Ray Hiller, 1999 Jeff Freitag, 1971 Valuable Defensive Back Eric Kenesie, 1999 Mike Hall, 1971 Ric Edgcomb, 2000 Jason Lougheed, 2000 Matt Maher, 2000 Midwest Intercollegiate Jim Schroeder, 2000 John Schulte, 2000 Football Conference Honors Josh Skidmore, 2000 Adam Wakefield, 2000 First Team All-Conference Tom Byrne, 2001 Gil Gutierrez, 1991 Ric Edgcomb, 2001 Terrance Shelton, 2001 Ric Edgcomb was a three- Tom Byrne, 2002 time All-PFL pick. 2009 Valparaiso Football 45 VALPO RECORD BOOK

Single Game - Individual Single Game - Team Rushing Rushing Most Rushes - 41, Jeff Horton, at Butler, October 15, 2005 Most Net Yards- 389, vs. Saint Francis (Ill.), Sept. 1, 2007 Most Net Yards - 253, Jeff Horton, at Wisconsin Lutheran, Sept. 3, 2005 Most Rushes - 71, vs. Ball State, Oct. 29, 1956 Longest Scoring Run from Scrimmage- 86 yards, Joe Pahr, vs. St. Joseph's (Ind.), Best Yards Per Carry Average -7.4, vs. Michigan Tech, Nov. 7, 1992 Oct. 8, 1949 Most Touchdowns - 7, at DePauw, Oct. 16, 1954 7, vs. Ball State, Oct. 29, 1956 Receiving 7, vs. Millikin, Sept. 20, 1969 7, at Kalamazoo, Sept. 23, 1995 Most Receptions - 16, Mike Healey, at Evansville, Oct. 5, 1985 Most Yards - 275, Rob Giancola, at Dayton, Oct. 11, 2003 Most Touchdowns - 4, Rob Giancola, vs. San Diego, Oct. 18, 2003 Passing 4, Rob Giancola, at Aurora, Nov. 15, 2003 Most Passes Attempted - 59, at Butler, Nov. 3, 1984 Longest Pass Reception - 99 yards, John Unger, at Hillsdale, Sept. 12, 1992 Most Passes Completed - 32, vs. Austin Peay, Nov. 16, 2002 Most Touchdowns - 5, vs. Ball State, Oct. 26, 1963 Passing 5, at Butler, Oct. 1, 1983 5, vs. Alma, Sept. 14, 1985 Most Touchdown Passes - 5, Dave Lass, vs. Ball State, Oct. 26, 1963 5, vs. San Diego, Oct. 18, 2003 5, Scott Lange, at Butler, Oct. 1, 1983 5, vs. Drake, Oct. 25, 2003 5, Eric Habelt, vs. Alma, Sept. 14, 1985 5, at Aurora, Nov. 15, 2003 5, David Macchi, vs. San Diego, Oct. 18, 2003 Most Yards - 470, vs. Austin Peay, Nov. 16, 2002 5, David Macchi, vs. Drake, Oct. 25, 2003 5, David Macchi, at Aurora, Nov. 15, 2003 Most Passes Attempted - 59, Scott Lange, at Butler, Nov. 3, 1984 Scoring and Total Offense Most Passes Completed - 32, David Macchi, vs. Austin Peay, Nov. 16, 2002 Most Points Scored - 110, vs. Lewis, Nov. 2, 1923 Most Yards - 452, David Macchi, at Jacksonville, Sept. 27, 2003 Most Points Scored, Both Teams - 110 (Valpo 110, Lewis 0), Nov. 2, 1923 Longest Touchdown Pass - 99 yards, Rob Rayl to John Unger, at Hillsdale, Most Yards Total Offense - 613, vs. Alma, Sept. 14, 1985 Sept. 12, 1992 Defense Scoring Most Interceptions - 7, at Wheaton, Nov. 15, 1969 Most Points Scored - 24, Paul Naumann, at DePauw, Oct. 20, 1956 24, Dave Newnam, at Indiana Central, Nov. 5, 1977 24, Ozzie Young, at Saint Xavier, Sept. 9, 1995 Single Season - Individual 24, Rob Giancola, vs. San Diego, Oct. 18, 2003 24, Rob Giancola, at Aurora, Nov. 15, 2003 Rushing 24, Jeff Horton, at Wisconsin Lutheran, Sept. 2, 2006 Most Rushes - 257, Jeff Horton, 2005 Most Touchdowns - 4, Paul Naumann, at DePauw, Oct. 20, 1956 Most Net Yards - 1,358, Jeff Horton, 2005 4, Dave Newnam, at Indiana Central, Nov. 5, 1977 4, Ozzie Young, at Saint Xavier, Sept. 9, 1995 4, Rob Giancola, vs. San Diego, Oct. 18, 2003 Receiving 4, Rob Giancola, at Aurora, Nov. 15, 2003 Most Receptions - 101, Mike Healey, 1985 4, Jeff Horton, at Wisconsin Lutheran, Sept. 2, 2006 Most Yards - 1,496, Rob Giancola, 2003 Most Touchdowns - 23, Rob Giancola, 2003 Kicking Longest Field Goal - 56 yards, Gil Gutierrez, at Northern Arizona, Nov. 13, 1993 Passing Most Extra Points - 7, Kevin Mackey, vs. Taylor, Sept. 22, 1984 Most Passes Attempted - 412, David Macchi, 2003 7, Kevin Mackey, at Taylor, Sept. 21, 1985 Most Passes Completed - 238, David Macchi, 2003 7, Eric Strasser, at Austin Peay, Nov. 20, 1999 Most Yards - 3,763, David Macchi, 2003 7, Mike Krieg, at Wisconsin Lutheran, Sept. 2, 2006 Best Completion Percentage - .585, Lyle Killey, 1968 Most Punts - 13, Rob Rayl, vs. Ferris State, Oct. 10, 1992 Most Touchdown Passes - 38, David Macchi, 2003 Longest Punt - 79 yards, Neil Brunner, vs. Dayton, Oct. 24, 1998 Scoring and Total Offense Returns Most Points Scored - 140, Rob Giancola, 2003 Longest Kickoff Return - 103 yards, Don Koehn, vs. Wheaton, Nov. 8, 1947 Most Touchdowns - 23, Rob Giancola, 2003 Longest Punt Return - 87 yards, Steve Clancy, vs. San Diego, Nov. 1, 1997 Most Yards Total Offense - 4,079, David Macchi, 2003 Longest Return of a Missed Field Goal - 100 yards, John Rusert, at DePauw, Oct. 31, 1970 Kicking Longest Interception Return - 94 yards, Mark Kaiser, vs. Butler, Oct. 14, 2000 Most Field Goals - 13, Kevin Mackey, 1984 Longest Interception Return for a Defensive 2-Point Conversion - 100 yards, Most Extra Points - 34, Eric Strasser, 1999 Scott Petcu, vs. Butler, Oct. 19, 1991 34, Andrew McCawley, 2003 Most Consecutive Extra Points - 26, Robert Lampe, 1969 Special Teams Defense Most Punts - 77, Jason Orndorff, 1988 Kick Blocks (of extra points, field goals, punts) - 3, Steve Moseley vs. Butler, Best Punting Average - 42.1 yards, Roy Carlson, 1953 Oct. 19, 1991 3, Steve Moseley, vs. Saginaw Valley, Nov. 2, 1991 Defense Most Interceptions - 10, John Belskis, 1976

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Single Season - Team Career Leaders Wins and Losses Total Offense Passing Name Year Yds Name Year Yds Most Wins - 9 (9-1), 1950 1. David Macchi 2002-2003 7628 1. David Macchi 2002-2003 7089 9 (9-0), 1951 2. Nick Browder 1993-1996 6604 2. Scott Lange 1982-1985 6674 9 (9-2), 1999 3. Scott Lange 1982-1985 6097 3. Nick Browder 1993-1996 5167 Most Losses- 10 (0-10), 1989 4. Dave Lass 1962-1964 4416 4. Dave Lass 1962-1964 4061 10 (1-10), 2002 5. Rob Rayl 1990-1993 4007 5. Ryan Doerffler 2004-2006 4016 Most Ties - 2 (3-2-2), 1922 6. Ryan Doerffler 2003-2006 3861 6. Rob Rayl 1990-1993 3660 2 (4-3-2), 1924 7. Warren Arnold 2005-2008 3606 7. Gordon Helms 1953-1955 3563 2 (3-2-2), 1940 8. Gordon Helms 1953-1955 3581 8. Warren Arnold 2005-2008 3025 2 (4-2-2), 1957 9. Cortie Wilson 1977-1979 3417 9. N.Schlegelmilch 1957-1960 2789 2 (5-3-2), 1970 10. Andy Huegli 1996-1999 3141 10. Cortie Wilson 1977-1979 2738 Most Consecutive Wins - 12, Nov. 5, 1949-1950 Most Consecutive Losses - 23, Sept. 17, 1988-Sept. 29, 1990 Rushing Scoring Longest Unbeaten Streak -12, Nov. 5, 1949-1950 Name Year Yds Name Year Pts Longest Winless Streak - 26 games, Oct. 24, 1987 - Sept. 29, 1990 1. Jeff Horton 2003-2007 3072 1. Rob Giancola 2000-2004 242 2. Joe Pahr 1949-1951 2326 2. Joe Pahr 1949-1951 234 Rushing 3. Dave Newnam 1974-1977 2224 3. Jeff Horton 2003-2007 188 Most Net Yards - 2,539, 1951 4. John Knight 1958-1961 2210 4. Ozzie Young 1991-1995 174 Most Rushing Plays - 524, 1956 5. Ken Biel 1976-1979 1960 5. Kevin Mackey 1982-1985 168 Most Touchdowns - 28, 1971 6. Mike Hall 1970-1973 1882 6. Dan Bogar 1981-1984 162 7. Derrel Sanders 1975-1978 1804 7. Norman Arnold 1949-1952 159 Passing 8. Ken Schreiber 1953-1956 1800 8. Mike Healey 1982-1985 158 9. Ozzie Young 1991-1995 1678 A. McCawley 2003-2005 158 Most Passes Attempted - 442, 1983 10. Brett Durham 1998-2001 1644 10. Nick Browder 1993-1996 144 Most Passes Completed - 241, 2003 Best Completion Percentage - .571 (241-422), 2003 Receiving Most Yards - 3,828, 2003 Name Year Yds Passing Most Touchdowns - 39, 2003 1. Rob Giancola 2000-2004 3804 Most Passes Attempted 2. Mike Healey 1982-1985 3212 1,181, Scott Lange, 1982-1985 Scoring and Total Offense 3. Dan Bogar 1981-1984 2816 Most Passes Completed Most Points - 406, 2003 4. Steve Ogden 2005-2008 2339 600, Scott Lange, 1982-1985 Most Points Per Game - 36.4, 1951 5. Kevin Knutson 2001-2004 2308 Most Touchdowns Fewest Points Allowed - 19, 1931 6. Bert Bleke 1964-1966 1636 59, David Macchi, 2002-2003 Most Yards Total Offense - 5,370, 2003 7. Doug Holok 1990-1994 1600 8. Michael Tolbert 1993-1996 1580 Scoring 9. Ryan Barno 2000-2003 1536 Defense Most Touchdowns 10. Greg Tatarek 1986-1989 1502 Most Interceptions - 28, 1980 40, Rob Giancola, 2000-2004 Receiving Most Receptions Valparaiso All-Time 228, Mike Healey, 1982-1985 Most Touchdowns Coaching Records 40, Rob Giancola, 2000-2004 Coach Years Games W-L-T Pct. 1919-1920 16 10-6-0 .625 Kicking Earl Goheen 1921-1922 12 5-4-3 .542 Most Extra Points William Shadoan 1923-1924 17 9-5-3 .618 83, Andrew McCawley, 1925 7 1-6-0 .143 2003-2005 Conrad Moll 1926 6 1-4-1 .250 Most Consecutive Extra Points 1927-1928 13 2-11-0 .154 49, Kevin Mackey, 1983-1985 J.M. Christiansen 1929-1940 96 50-42-4 .542 Victor Dauer 1941 8 0-7-1 .063 Defense 1942, 1945 15 10-5-0 .667 Most Tackles Emory Bauer 1946-56, 1965-67 126 69-52-5 .567 507, Scott Petcu, 1990-1993 Emory Bauer,Walt Reiner 1957-1964 71 40-29-2 .577 Kevin Mackey Most Interceptions Norm Amundsen 1968-1976 87 44-40-3 .523 23, Jimmy Harris, 1979-1982 Bill Koch 1977-1988 117 43-71-3 .380 Tom Horne 1989-2004 169 67-101-1 .399 Stacy Adams 2005-pres. 44 14-30-0 .318 TOTALS 1919-pres. 804 365-413-26 .470

2009 Valparaiso Football 47 ALL-TIME RESULTS

1919 1923 1928 1932 Head Coach: George Keogan Head Coach: William Shadoan Head Coach: Earl Scott Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Season Record: 5-3 Season Record: 5-2-1 Season Record: 1-6 Season Record: 7-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 4 Chicago YMCA W 26-0 Oct. 6 at Western Normal L 6-0 Sept. 29 at Albion L 12-0 Oct. 1 at Central Normal W 33-6 Oct. 11 Notre Dame Freshman L 7-0 Oct. 13 at Des Moines L 9-3 Oct. 6 Manchester L 7-6 Oct. 8 Indiana State W 33-0 Oct. 18 at Transylvania W 12-3 Oct. 20 YMCA College W 44-3 Oct. 13 Indiana State Normal L 7-6 Oct. 15 at Detroit City W 27-0 Oct. 25 Great Lakes Naval Stat. W 33-0 Oct. 27 at DePaul W 34-7 Oct. 20 at N. Illinois Normal W 12-6 Oct. 22 at Saint Viator W 20-13 Nov. 1 at Saint Louis L 3-0 Nov. 2 Lewis W 110-0 Oct. 27 at Columbia L 6-0 Oct. 29 Defiance W 31-13 Nov. 7 Hanover W 54-0 Nov. 10 LaCrosse Normal W 14-0 Nov. 3 Central Normal L 24-6 Nov. 15 at Ball State W 20-0 Nov. 15 Morningside L 27-0 Nov. 17 at Saint Viator W 10-7 Nov. 10 Saint Viator L 17-6 Nov. 19 at Grand Rapids W 18-0 Nov. 27 at South Dakota W 12-0 Nov. 29 Dubuque T 0-0 1929 1933 1920 1924 Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Head Coach: George Keogan Head Coach: William Shadoan Season Record: 1-7 Season Record: 7-1 Season Record: 5-3 Season Record: 4-3-2 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 28 at John Carroll L 90-0 Sept. 23 Illinois State W 26-0 Sept. 24 Carroll W 52-0 Sept. 27 Elmhurst W 33-0 Oct. 5 Indiana Central L 14-0 Sept. 30 Indiana State W 26-0 Oct. 9 at Harvard L 21-0 Oct. 4 at Centre T 0-0 Oct. 12 at Central Normal L 25-0 Oct. 7 at DePaul L 24-0 Oct. 16 Northwestern W 85-0 Oct. 11 Albion W 14-3 Oct. 19 Concordia (Ind.) W 19-16 Oct. 14 Grand Rapids W 35-7 Oct. 23 at Notre Dame L 28-3 Oct. 24 Saint Viator W 12-0 Oct. 26 Notre Dame “B” L 46-3 Oct. 18 at Ball State W 20-0 Oct. 29 at DePauw L ! 1-0 Oct. 31 at Columbia L 14-10 Nov. 2 Normal L 34-0 Oct. 28 Saint Viator W 21-0 Nov. 5 Saint Louis W 41-0 Nov. 11 vs. LaCrosse Normal ! T 0-0 Nov. 9 at Indiana Central L 53-3 Nov. 4 at Butler W 20-7 Nov. 13 Morningside W 14-0 Nov. 15 vs. Central Normal ! L 13-0 Nov. 16 Elmhurst L 33-0 Nov. 11 at Detroit City W 33-0 Nov. 25 vs. North Dakota # W 20-10 Nov. 22 at Lombard L 14-7 ! - Forfeit Nov. 27 Dubuque W 10-0 # - at Gary, Ind. ! - at Gary, Ind. 1930 1934 Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Season Record: 5-4 Season Record: 6-2 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 27 at Ball Teachers L 14-0 Sept. 29 at Illinois State W 15-0 Oct. 4 Mount Morris L 7-6 Oct. 6 at Indiana State W 14-7 Oct. 11 at Rose Polytechnic L 36-6 Oct. 13 Evansville W 19-0 Oct. 18 at Manchester L 27-7 Oct. 19 at Saint Viator L 21-0 Oct. 25 American College of W 19-0 Oct. 27 Ball State W 30-13 Phys. Education Nov. 3 DePaul W 19-0 Nov. 1 at Concordia (Ind.) W 27-0 Nov. 10 Central Normal W 40-0 Nov. 8 Aurora W 18-6 Nov. 17 at Butler L 12-7 Nov. 15 Central Normal W 6-0 Nov. 22 Wheaton W 19-14 1935 1931 Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Valpo faced Harvard for the only time in school history Season Record: 4-4-1 Head Coach: J.M Christiansen Date Opponent W/L Score during the 1920 season. Season Record: 8-1 Sept. 28 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) W 26-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 5 Saint Viator T 7-7 at Elmhurst W 7-0 Oct. 12 at Ball State W 20-6 1921 1925 Oct. 3 Central Normal W 19-0 Oct. 19 Defiance W 14-7 Head Coach: Earl Goheen Head Coach: Millard Anderson Aurora W 50-0 Oct. 25 at Butler L 39-0 Season Record: 2-2-1 Season Record: 1-6 Oct. 16 at Indiana Central W 43-0 Nov. 1 at Michigan Normal W 19-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 24 Crane W 20-6 Nov. 9 DePaul L 46-0 Oct. 8 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) W 52-0 Oct. 10 Notre Dame Freshmen L 19-0 Oct. 31 Rose Polytechnic W 8-0 Nov. 16 at Millikin L 26-0 Oct. 15 at DePauw L 41-0 Oct. 17 at Western Normal L 45-0 Nov. 7 at Wheaton W 39-0 Nov. 23 at Evansville L 19-14 Nov. 5 Milwaukee Tech W 13-0 Oct. 23 at Saint Viator L 32-0 Nov. 14 at Manchester L 13-12 Nov. 11 Kalamazoo L 12-0 Oct. 31 Columbia L 7-6 Nov. 21 American College of W 57-0 Nov. 19 vs. Saint Viator ! T 0-0 Nov. 7 DePaul L 7-6 Phys. Education ! - at Kankakee, Ill. Nov. 14 at Central Normal L 41-0 Nov. 21 Elmhurst W 37-10 1922 Head Coach: Earl Goheen 1926 Season Record: 3-2-2 Head Coach: Conrad Moll Date Opponent W/L Score Season Record: 1-4-1 Oct. 7 Western Normal L 7-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 14 Lewis W 13-0 Oct. 9 Crane L 12-0 Oct. 21 at Crane W 58-6 Oct. 23 Wheaton W 15-0 Oct. 28 at DePauw T 0-0 Oct. 30 Western Normal L 37-0 Nov. 3 DePaul W 7-0 Nov. 6 at Adrian T 13-13 Nov. 11 at Kalamazoo L 21-15 Nov. 13 at DePaul L 19-0 Nov. 19 Saint Viator T 0-0 Nov. 20 Saint Viator L 9-0 1927 Head Coach: Earl Scott Valpo won eight games in 1931, the most Season Record: 1-5 Date Opponent W/L Score in a season prior to 1950. Oct. 1 Butler L 58-0 Oct. 15 Northern Illinois Normal L 12-2 Oct. 22 at Michigan Normal L 44-0 Oct. 29 Wheaton W 19-0 Nov. 5 Detroit City L 6-0 Nov. 19 at Saint Viator L 28-0 48 2009 Valparaiso Football ALL-TIME RESULTS

1936 1951 Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Head Coach: Emory Bauer Season Record: 1-6-1 Season Record: 9-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Indiana Collegiate Conference: 4-0 (1st/6) Sept. 26 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) T 7-7 ICC Champions Oct. 2 at Marshall L 81-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 10 Central Normal L 14-0 Sept. 22 at Butler * W 41-7 Oct. 17 at Western Normal L 7-0 Sept. 29 Indiana State *! W 46-7 Oct. 24 at Hanover L 19-18 Oct. 6 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 32-3 Oct. 31 Michigan Normal L 7-6 Oct. 13 vs. Augustana # W 34-13 Nov. 7 at Butler L 41-0 Oct. 20 Carroll W 34-7 Nov. 14 at Evansville W 6-0 Oct. 26 at Ball State * W 34-12 Nov. 3 Luther W 33-7 Nov. 10 Wheaton W 20-6 1937 Nov. 16 at Hillsdale W 54-0 Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen * - ICC game Season Record: 4-4 Valpo registered three shutout victories ! - Boucher Field, Valparaiso, Ind. Date Opponent W/L Score # - at Chicago, Ill. Sept. 25 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) W 20-12 during the 1937 season. Oct. 2 Central Normal W 47-0 Oct. 9 at Butler L 33-0 1952 Oct. 16 at Manchester L 7-6 1942 1948 Head Coach: Emory Bauer Oct. 23 at Indiana State W 13-0 Head Coach: Loren Ellis Head Coach: Emory Bauer Season Record: 5-3-1 Oct. 30 Luther L 7-6 Season Record: 4-4 Season Record: 4-5 Indiana Collegiate Conference: 3-1-1 (t-1st/6) Nov. 6 Evansville W 33-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score ICC Champions Nov. 11 Saint Viator L 26-0 Oct. 5 at Central Normal W 62-0 Sept. 17 at Kalamazoo W 20-13 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 10 Indiana State W 14-2 Sept. 25 Luther W 19-6 Sept. 20 Wabash W 13-6 Oct. 17 at Luther L 23-3 Oct. 2 Indiana State L 14-0 Sept. 27 at Indiana State * T 0-0 1938 Oct. 24 Manchester W 22-7 Oct. 9 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) W 20-14 Oct. 4 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 32-13 Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Oct. 31 at Augustana L 13-0 Oct. 16 Illinois State L 16-14 Oct. 11 at Evansville * L 13-7 Season Record: 2-4-1 Nov. 7 at Ball State L 21-0 Oct. 23 at Wabash L 7-0 Oct. 18 at Carroll W 26-21 Date Opponent W/L Score Nov. 13 Concordia (Ill.) W 13-6 Oct. 30 Ball State L 20-0 Oct. 25 Ball State * W 14-13 Sept. 24 Manchester L 14-13 Nov. 21 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) L 32-0 Nov. 6 at Wheaton W 14-7 Nov. 1 Butler * W 14-13 Oct. 1 at Capital L 14-13 Nov. 12 at Michigan Normal L 26-7 Nov. 8 at Wheaton L 19-7 Oct. 7 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) W 14-13 Nov. 15 at Wayne L 44-6 Oct. 14 Luther L 29-7 1943-1944 * - ICC game Oct. 20 Indiana State W 34-20 Football Discontinued Due To 1949 Oct. 29 Ball State L 13-0 World War II Head Coach: Emory Bauer Nov. 12 at Evansville T 19-19 Season Record: 7-2-1 1953 Date Opponent W/L Score Head Coach: Emory Bauer 1945 Sept. 17 Concordia (Minn.) W 28-20 Season Record: 5-2-1 1939 Head Coach: Loren Ellis Sept. 24 at Defiance W 25-0 Indiana Collegiate Conference: 3-2 (t-2nd/6) Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Season Record: 6-1 Oct. 1 Indiana State W 32-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Season Record: 2-6 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 8 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) L 19-7 Sept. 19 at Wabash W 34-14 Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 28 at Indiana State W 25-6 Oct. 15 at Luther T 7-7 Sept. 26 Indiana State * W 31-13 Sept. 23 Toledo L 39-0 Oct. 6 Central Normal W 32-2 Oct. 22 Kalamazoo W 38-0 Oct. 3 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 45-7 Sept. 30 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) L 7-0 Oct. 13 North Central W 33-4 Oct. 29 at Ball State L 16-6 Oct. 10 Evansville * L 9-6 Oct. 7 Capital W 12-8 Oct. 20 at Ball State W 7-6 Nov. 5 Wheaton W 21-13 Oct. 22 at Ball State * W 27-7 Oct. 21 Luther L 20-7 Oct. 27 Eastern Kentucky W 7-6 Nov. 12 Michigan Normal W 28-26 Oct. 31 at Butler * L 32-20 Oct. 24 at Manchester L 26-13 Nov. 3 Western Michigan L 26-6 Nov. 19 vs. Wittenberg! W 20-0 Nov. 7 Wheaton W 32-0 Oct. 28 at Indiana State W 13-12 Nov. 10 Butler W 6-0 ! - Lutheran Bowl Game (Cleveland, Ohio) Nov. 14 at Wayne T 14-14 Nov. 11 at Ball State L 16-7 * - ICC game Nov. 18 North Central L 26-12 1946 1950 Head Coach: Emory Bauer Head Coach: Emory Bauer 1954 1940 Season Record: 1-7 Season Record: 9-1 Head Coach: Emory Bauer Head Coach: J.M. Christiansen Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Season Record: 6-2-1 Season Record: 3-3-1 Sept. 28 at Niagara L 31-0 Sept. 23 Defiance W 60-0 Indiana Collegiate Conference: 5-1 (1st/7) Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 5 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) L 7-0 Sept. 28 at Indiana State W 46-6 ICC Champions Oct. 5 Indiana State W 14-0 Oct. 12 Concordia (Minn.) L 19-14 Oct. 7 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) W 27-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 12 at Luther T 7-7 Oct. 19 Ball State L 20-6 Oct. 14 at Augustana W 48-7 Sept. 18 Wabash L 14-6 Oct. 19 at Central Normal W 20-0 Oct. 26 at Eastern Kentucky L 12-7 Oct. 21 Carthage W 60-0 Sept. 25 at Indiana State * W 20-13 Oct. 26 Ball State L 20-0 Nov. 2 Hamline W 17-7 Oct. 28 Ball State W 21-7 Oct. 2 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) *! W 38-18 Nov. 2 Capital W 20-19 Nov. 9 at Western Michigan L 26-13 Nov. 3 at Luther W 33-13 Oct. 9 at Evansville * L 26-19 Nov. 9 Manchester L 13-7 Nov. 16 at Butler L 25-0 Nov. 10 at Wheaton W 14-9 Oct. 16 at DePauw * W 50-26 Nov. 16 at North Central L 7-6 Nov. 18 vs. Wittenberg ! W 20-7 Oct. 23 Ball State * W 46-21 1947 Jan. 1 vs. Wisconsin-LaCrosse# L 47-14 Oct. 30 vs. Butler *# W 39-7 ! - Lutheran Bowl Game (Ft. Wayne, Ind.) Nov. 6 at Wheaton W 34-29 1941 Head Coach: Emory Bauer # - Cigar Bowl (Tampa, Fla.) Nov. 13 Bradley T 14-14 Head Coach: Victor Dauer Season Record: 2-5-1 * - ICC game Season Record: 0-7-1 Date Opponent W/L Score ! - at Boucher Field, Valparaiso, Ind. Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 27 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) T 7-7 # - at Michigan City, Ind. Sept. 27 Capital L 14-13 Oct. 4 at Indiana State L 13-0 Oct. 4 Central Normal L 7-6 Oct. 11 at Ball State L 18-14 Oct. 11 at Manchester L 14-13 Oct. 18 Great Lakes Naval Stat. W 55-0 Oct. 18 at Indiana State T 0-0 Oct. 25 Eastern Kentucky L 18-0 Oct. 25 Ball State L 33-0 Nov. 8 Wheaton L 13-6 Nov. 1 Luther L 6-0 Nov. 15 at Butler L 27-6 Nov. 15 at Concordia (Ill.) L 14-13 Nov. 22 Niagara W 27-7 Nov. 20 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) L 31-0

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1958 1962 1965 Head Coaches: Emory Bauer, Walt Reiner Head Coaches: Emory Bauer, Walt Reiner Head Coach: Emory Bauer Season Record: 6-3 Season Record: 6-3 Season Record: 3-6 Indiana Collegiate Conference: 3-3 (t-4th/7) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 4-2 (t-2nd/7) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 2-4 (t-5th/7) Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 20 Northern Michigan W 18-13 Sept. 22 at Hope W 48-0 Sept. 18 Wabash L 7-0 Sept. 27 Ball State * W 6-0 Sept. 29 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 13-6 Sept. 25 Ball State * L 14-7 Oct. 4 at Evansville * L 22-8 Oct. 6 at Indiana State * W 11-10 Oct. 2 at DePauw * W 29-21 Oct. 11 DePauw * W 37-0 Oct. 13 at Washington (Mo.) L 20-14 Oct. 9 Butler * W 23-21 Oct. 18 at Butler * L 34-0 Oct. 20 Evansville * W 7-0 Oct. 16 at Indiana State * L 24-21 Oct. 25 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 15-6 Oct. 27 at Ball State * W 21-6 Oct. 23 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 15-14 Nov. 1 at Indiana State * L 14-12 Nov. 3 Butler * L 16-14 Oct. 30 Washington (Mo.) L 18-6 Nov. 8 Indiana Central W 78-0 Nov. 10 at DePauw * W 21-7 Nov. 6 at Evansville * L 14-10 Nov. 15 at Wayne W 27-6 Nov. 17 Wheaton W 28-21 Nov. 13 at Wheaton W 35-13 * - ICC game * - ICC game * - ICC game 1959 1963 1966 Emory Bauer was a fixture Head Coaches: Emory Bauer, Walt Reiner Head Coaches: Emory Bauer, Walt Reiner Head Coach: Emory Bauer on the Valpo sidelines from Season Record: 5-4 Season Record: 3-6 Season Record: 3-6 1946-1967. Indiana Collegiate Conference: 3-3 (t-3rd/7) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 3-3 (t-3rd/7) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 1-4 (t-6th/7) Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 19 vs. Ohio Wesleyan! L 12-7 Sept. 21 Wabash L 7-0 Sept. 17 at Wabash W 35-18 1955 Sept. 26 at Ball State * W 24-6 Sept. 28 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 14-7 Sept. 24 at Ball State * L 20-7 Head Coach: Emory Bauer Oct. 3 Evansville * L 7-3 Oct. 5 Indiana State * W 19-14 Oct. 1 DePauw * L 31-13 Season Record: 6-3 Oct. 10 at DePauw * L 17-13 Oct. 12 Washington (Mo.) L 15-7 Oct. 8 at Butler * W 15-12 Indiana Collegiate Conference: 4-2 (3rd/7) Oct. 17 Butler * L 10-7 Oct. 19 at Evansville * W 21-14 Oct. 15 Indiana State * L 19-16 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 24 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 16-3 Oct. 26 Ball State * W 48-40 Oct. 22 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 17-12 Sept. 17 at Wabash L 26-14 Oct. 31 Indiana State * W 28-7 Nov. 2 at Butler * L 20-12 Oct. 29 at Washington (Mo.) W 20-12 Sept. 24 Indiana State * W 27-9 Nov. 7 at Wabash W 10-0 Nov. 9 DePauw * L 24-7 Nov. 5 Evansville * L 16-7 Oct. 1 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 26-0 Nov. 14 Wayne W 14-6 Nov. 16 at Wheaton L 41-13 Nov. 12 Wheaton L 20-14 Oct. 8 Evansville * W 29-18 * - ICC game * - ICC game * - ICC game Oct. 15 DePauw * L 40-20 ! - Fort Wayne, Ind. Oct. 22 at Ball State * W 26-7 Oct. 29 at Butler * W 24-14 1960 Nov. 5 at Wheaton W 27-12 Head Coaches: Emory Bauer, Walt Reiner Nov. 12 at Bradley W 32-12 Season Record: 3-6 * - ICC game Indiana Collegiate Conference: 2-4 (t-5th/7) Date Opponent W/L Score 1956 Sept. 17 Wheaton L 30-7 Head Coach: Emory Bauer Sept. 24 Ball State * W 10-8 Season Record: 6-4 Oct. 1 at Evansville * L 17-14 Indiana Collegiate Conference: 4-2 (3rd/7) Oct. 8 DePauw * W 7-6 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 15 at Butler * L 27-20 Sept. 15 Pensacola Naval Station L 25-12 Oct. 22 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 21-14 Sept. 22 at Kalamazoo W 7-6 Oct. 29 at Indiana State * L 14-13 Sept. 29 at Indiana State * W 33-18 Nov. 5 Wabash W 19-8 Oct. 6 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 35-0 Nov. 12 Northern Michigan L 21-0 Oct. 13 at Evansville * W 12-7 * - ICC game Oct. 20 at DePauw * W 33-19 Valpo hosted Washington for the 1963 Homecoming game. Oct. 27 Ball State * W 49-12 Nov. 3 Butler * L 20-6 1961 Nov. 10 at Wayne W 33-27 Head Coaches: Emory Bauer, Walt Reiner Nov. 17 Bradley L 41-6 1964 1967 Season Record: 7-2 * - ICC game Head Coaches: Emory Bauer, Walt Reiner Head Coach: Emory Bauer Indiana Collegiate Conference: 5-1 (2nd/7) Season Record: 6-3 Season Record: 3-6 Date Opponent W/L Score Indiana Collegiate Conference: 4-2 (t-1st/7) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 1-5 (t-6th/7) Sept. 16 at Wheaton L 35-13 1957 ICC Champions Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 23 Hope W 14-6 Head Coaches: Emory Bauer, Walt Reiner Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 16 Wabash W 27-6 Sept. 30 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 16-6 Season Record: 4-2-2 Sept. 19 at Wabash W 13-0 Sept. 23 Ball State * L 39-7 Oct. 7 Indiana State * W 20-6 Indiana Collegiate Conference: 1-2-1 (5th/7) Sept. 26 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 41-8 Sept. 30 at DePauw * L 19-8 Oct. 14 Washington (Mo.) W 29-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 3 at Indiana State * L 35-6 Oct. 7 Butler * W 21-7 Oct. 21 at Evansville * W 29-12 Sept. 21 Kalamazoo W 27-6 Oct. 10 at Washington (Mo.) L 21-0 Oct. 14 at Indiana State * L 47-12 Oct. 28 Ball State * W 28-20 Sept. 28 at Ball State * T 26-26 Oct. 17 Evansville * L 28-7 Oct. 21 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 34-0 Nov. 4 at Butler * L 14-2 Oct. 5 Evansville * W 27-7 Oct. 24 at Ball State * W 33-22 Nov. 4 at Evansville * L 23-6 Nov. 11 DePauw * W 35-14 Oct. 12 at DePauw * L 32-7 Oct. 31 Butler * W 23-14 Nov. 11 at Wheaton W 21-7 * - ICC game Oct. 19 Butler * L 27-0 Nov. 7 at DePauw * W 21-14 Nov. 18 Baldwin-Wallace L 39-8 Oct. 26 Indiana Central W 13-7 Nov. 14 Wheaton W 21-7 * - ICC game Nov. 9 vs. Wayne! W 18-7 * - ICC game Nov. 16 at Bradley T 14-14 * - ICC game ! - at LaPorte, Ind.

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1968 1972 1976 1979 Head Coach: Norm Amundsen Head Coach: Norm Amundsen Head Coach: Norm Amundsen Head Coach: Bill Koch Season Record: 4-5 Season Record: 6-4 Season Record: 2-7-1 Season Record: 5-4 Indiana Collegiate Conference: 4-0 (1st/5) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 2-3 (t-4th/6) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 2-3 (t-4/6) Heartland Collegiate Conference: 2-3 (4th/6) ICC Champions Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 9 at Wabash W 40-17 Sept. 11 Wisconsin-Oshkosh L 14-7 Sept. 15 Wittenberg L 34-12 Sept. 21 at Wabash L 14-13 Sept. 16 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 7-3 Sept. 18 at Denison T 14-14 Sept. 22 at Alma W 22-18 Sept. 28 at Ball State L 26-11 Sept. 23 at Wittenberg L 23-14 Sept. 25 Wayne State L 16-9 Sept. 29 at Butler * L 25-22 Oct. 5 DePauw * W 7-3 Sept. 30 Illinois Wesleyan W 10-7 Oct. 2 Butler * W 49-29 Oct. 6 Saint Norbert W 23-7 Oct. 12 at Butler * W 10-7 Oct. 7 at Evansville * L 16-0 Oct. 9 at Wabash L 13-8 Oct. 13 at DePauw W 6-0 Oct. 19 Indiana State L 28-0 Oct. 21 Washington (Mo.) W 27-20 Oct. 16 DePauw * W 14-7 Oct. 20 Evansville * W 28-6 Oct. 26 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 3-0 Oct. 28 at DePauw * W 22-0 Oct. 23 at Evansville * L 5-3 Oct. 27 at Franklin * L 36-23 Nov. 2 at Wittenberg L 54-19 Nov. 4 Butler * L 17-10 Oct. 30 Indiana Central * L 28-7 Nov. 3 at Indiana Central * W 13-0 Nov. 9 Evansville * W 24-7 Nov. 11 Indiana Central * L 23-22 Nov. 6 at Hope L 17-10 Nov. 10 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 24-14 Nov. 16 Wheaton L 13-3 Nov. 18 Wheaton W 24-20 Nov. 13 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 7-3 * - HCC game * - ICC game * - ICC game * - ICC game 1969 1973 Head Coach: Norm Amundsen Head Coach: Norm Amundsen Season Record: 7-2 Season Record: 6-5 Indiana Collegiate Conference: 3-1 (t-1st/5) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 2-3 (t-4th/6) ICC Champions Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 8 Wabash W 12-7 Sept. 20 Millikin W 62-10 Sept. 15 at Wayne State L 19-17 Sept. 27 Denison L 14-7 Sept. 22 Wittenberg L 37-7 Oct. 4 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 19-6 Sept. 29 at Illinois Wesleyan W 24-21 Oct. 11 Evansville * W 31-26 Oct. 6 at Evansville * L 21-14 Oct. 18 Wabash W 17-15 Oct. 13 at Butler * L 12-6 Oct. 25 at Washington (Mo.) W 17-10 Oct. 20 Washington (Mo.) W 24-0 Nov. 1 DePauw * W 28-7 Oct. 27 Indiana Central * W 17-13 Nov. 8 at Butler * L 38-20 Nov. 3 at DePauw * L 15-10 Nov. 15 at Wheaton W 35-0 Nov. 10 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 38-7 * - ICC game Nov. 17 at Wheaton W 12-7 * - ICC game The 1976 squad took to the field under Norm Amundsen. 1970 Head Coach: Norm Amundsen 1974 1977 1980 Season Record: 5-3-2 Head Coach: Norm Amundsen Head Coach: Bill Koch Head Coach: Bill Koch Indiana Collegiate Conference: 1-3 (4th/5) Season Record: 3-6 Season Record: 3-6-1 Season Record: 4-5-1 Date Opponent W/L Score Indiana Collegiate Conference: 2-4 (t-4th/7) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 1-2-1 (4th/5) Heartland Collegiate Conference: 1-5-1 (8th/8) Sept. 19 Augustana W 30-14 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 26 Illinois Wesleyan W 29-7 Sept. 21 at Luther W 25-12 Sept. 10 at Wisconsin-Oshkosh L 20-7 Sept. 6 Wisconsin-Oshkosh W 12-6 Oct. 3 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 38-19 Sept. 28 Butler * L 31-15 Sept. 17 Denison W 42-0 Sept. 20 at Albion L 22-16 Oct. 10 at Evansville * L 23-6 Oct. 5 Wayne State L 26-21 Sept. 24 at Wayne State L 16-0 Sept. 27 Butler * W 25-13 Oct. 17 at Wabash T 14-14 Oct. 12 Texas Lutheran L 35-6 Oct. 1 at Butler * L 14-7 Oct. 4 at Ashland * L 9-7 Oct. 24 Washington (Mo.) W 30-3 Oct. 19 at Wabash * L 23-17 Oct. 8 Wabash L 24-12 Oct. 11 DePauw W 35-14 Oct. 31 at DePauw * W 22-14 Oct. 26 at Evansville * L 41-15 Oct. 15 at DePauw W 38-13 Oct. 18 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 29-6 Nov. 7 Butler * L 34-31 Nov. 2 DePauw * L 21-7 Oct. 22 Evansville * W 28-13 Oct. 25 Indiana Central * T 24-24 Nov. 14 Wheaton W 57-28 Nov. 9 Indiana Central * W 34-22 Oct. 29 Franklin L 33-24 Nov. 1 Georgetown (Ky.) * W! 18-0 Nov. 21 at Wagner T 14-14 Nov. 16 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 16-3 Nov. 5 at Indiana Central * T 35-35 Nov. 8 at Franklin * L 27-21 * - ICC game * - ICC game Nov. 12 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 17-7 Nov. 15 at Evansville * L 31-24 * - ICC game * - HCC game 1971 1975 ! - Game won by Georgetown, Head Coach: Norm Amundsen Head Coach: Norm Amundsen 1978 but declared a forfeit Season Record: 8-2 Season Record: 3-6 Head Coach: Bill Koch Indiana Collegiate Conference: 3-1 (2nd/5) Indiana Collegiate Conference: 2-4 (t-4th/7) Season Record: 5-4 1981 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Heartland Collegiate Conference: 3-2 (t-2nd/6) Head Coach: Bill Koch Sept. 11 Wabash W 27-6 Sept. 13 Grand Valley L 17-6 Date Opponent W/L Score Season Record: 1-9 Sept. 18 at Augustana W 14-13 Sept. 20 Luther W 35-8 Sept. 16 at Wittenberg L 41-7 Heartland Collegiate Conference: 1-6 (t-7th/8) Sept. 25 at Illinois Wesleyan W 26-0 Sept. 27 at DePauw * W 38-17 Sept. 23 Alma L 14-13 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 2 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 10-6 Oct. 4 at Wayne State L 35-14 Sept. 30 Butler * L 24-20 Sept. 5 Hope L 27-2 Oct. 9 Evansville * W 30-27 Oct. 11 at Butler * L 38-9 Oct. 7 at Wabash W 14-7 Sept. 12 at Wisconsin-Oshkosh L 35-0 Oct. 23 at Washington (Mo.) L 31-28 Oct. 18 Evansville * L 32-7 Oct. 14 DePauw W 31-0 Sept. 19 at Albion L 15-0 Oct. 30 DePauw * W 30-12 Oct. 25 Wabash * W 31-7 Oct. 21 at Evansville * W 28-27 Oct. 3 at Butler * L 16-0 Nov. 6 at Butler * W 48-12 Nov. 1 at Indiana Central * L 13-10 Oct. 28 at Franklin * W 28-21 Oct. 10 Ashland * L 26-6 Nov. 13 at Wheaton W 39-3 Nov. 8 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 13-6 Nov. 4 Indiana Central * W 20-12 Oct. 17 at Evansville * W 10-2 Nov. 20 Wagner W 34-18 * - ICC game Nov. 11 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 13-7 Oct. 24 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 21-9 * - ICC game * - HCC game Oct. 31 at Indiana Central * L 42-0 Nov. 7 Georgetown (Ky.) * L 21-15 Nov. 14 at Franklin * L 60-6 * - HCC game

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1982 1986 1989 1992 Head Coach: Bill Koch Head Coach: Bill Koch Head Coach: Tom Horne Head Coach: Tom Horne Season Record: 3-7 Season Record: 3-7 Season Record: 0-10 Season Record: 3-8 Heartland Collegiate Conference: 1-6 (t-7th/8) Heartland Collegiate Conference: 3-3 (t-3rd/7) Heartland Collegiate Conference: 0-4 (5th/5) Midwest Intercollegiate Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Football Conference: 3-7 (t-7th/11) Sept. 4 at Alma W 13-0 Sept. 6 Findlay L 35-6 Sept. 9 Wisconsin-Oshkosh L 28-10 Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 18 at Wisconsin-Eau Claire W 31-21 Sept. 13 at Wisconsin-Oshkosh L 16-15 Sept. 16 at Wayne State L 28-20 Sept. 5 Ashland * L 34-7 Sept. 25 Hillsdale L 28-0 Sept. 20 Saint Ambrose L 28-7 Sept. 23 at Wisconsin-Stevens Pt. L 49-15 Sept. 12 at Hillsdale * L 45-7 Oct. 2 Butler * L 27-3 Sept. 27 at Franklin * W 41-14 Sept. 30 Indianapolis * L 38-14 Sept. 19 Wayne State * W 23-10 Oct. 9 at Ashland * L 24-13 Oct. 4 Evansville * W 25-24 Oct. 7 at Franklin L 38-7 Sept. 26 at Northern Michigan * L 35-3 Oct. 16 Evansville * W 21-17 Oct. 11 Indianapolis * L 58-12 Oct. 14 at Butler * L 31-0 Oct. 3 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) * W 16-14 Oct. 23 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 30-10 Oct. 18 at Wisconsin-Whitewater L 24-7 Oct. 21 Ashland * L 24-0 Oct. 10 Ferris State * L 33-3 Oct. 30 Indiana Central * L 47-7 Oct. 25 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 13-10 Oct. 28 at Grand Valley L 91-0 Oct. 17 at Butler * L 42-13 Nov. 6 Georgetown (Ky.) * L 23-21 Nov. 1 at Butler * L 28-6 Nov. 4 Dayton L 55-6 Oct. 24 Indianapolis * W 20-14 Nov. 13 at Franklin * L 55-20 Nov. 8 Ashland * L 29-7 Nov. 11 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 49-28 Oct. 31 at Saginaw Valley * L 34-3 * - HCC game * - HCC game * - HCC game Nov. 7 vs. Michigan Tech! L 38-21 Nov. 14 Grand Valley * L 45-14 * - MIFC game 1983 1987 1990 ! - at Marquette, Mich. Head Coach: Bill Koch Head Coach: Bill Koch Head Coach: Tom Horne Season Record: 4-6 Season Record: 3-6 Season Record: 1-9 Heartland Collegiate Conference: 2-4 (t-4th/7) Heartland Collegiate Conference: 2-3 (4th/6) Midwest Intercollegiate 1993 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Football Conference: 1-9 (10th/11) Head Coach: Tom Horne Sept. 3 Alma W 31-7 Sept. 12 Wisconsin-Oshkosh L 3-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Season Record: 5-5 Sept. 10 at Hillsdale L 45-11 Sept. 19 at Saint Ambrose L 49-9 Sept. 1 Ashland * L 45-0 Pioneer Football League: 1-4 (t-5th/6) Sept. 17 Wisconsin-Eau Claire L 34-25 Sept. 26 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 32-3 Sept. 8 at Hillsdale * L 35-7 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 1 at Butler * L 41-35 Oct. 3 Franklin L 56-35 Sept. 15 Wayne State * L 22-20 Sept. 4 at Saint Ambrose W 37-30 Oct. 8 Ashland * W 17-7 Oct. 10 at Evansville * W 28-14 Sept. 22 at Northern Michigan * L 38-6 Sept. 11 Saint Xavier W 43-9 Oct. 15 at Evansville * L 37-13 Oct. 17 at Indianapolis * L 27-0 Sept. 29 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) * W 16-14 Sept. 18 at Millikin W 36-25 Oct. 22 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 21-10 Oct. 24 at Ferris State W 21-18 Oct. 6 Ferris State * L 38-13 Oct. 2 San Diego * W 35-25 Oct. 29 at Indiana Central * L 47-20 Nov. 7 Butler * L 29-22 Oct. 13 at Butler * L 37-0 Oct. 9 at Butler * L 10-0 Nov. 5 at Georgetown (Ky.) W 24-8 Nov. 14 at Ashland * L 56-15 Oct. 20 Indianapolis * L 40-21 Oct. 16 Drake * L 31-12 Nov. 12 Franklin * L 24-21 * - HCC game Oct. 27 at Saginaw Valley * L 46-14 Oct. 23 Evansville * L 34-28 * - HCC game Nov. 10 Grand Valley * L 55-0 Oct. 30 at Dayton * L 38-10 * - MIFC game Nov. 6 Michigan Tech W 25-20 1988 Nov. 13 at Northern Arizona L 55-13 1984 Head Coach: Bill Koch * - PFL game Head Coach: Bill Koch Season Record: 0-9-1 1991 Season Record: 6-4 Heartland Collegiate Conference: 0-4 (5th/5) Head Coach: Tom Horne Heartland Collegiate Conference: 2-4 (5th/7) Date Opponent W/L Score Season Record: 1-8-1 1994 Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 10 at Wisconsin-Oshkosh T 0-0 Midwest Intercollegiate Head Coach: Tom Horne Sept. 8 at Wisconsin-Plateville W 20-13 Sept. 17 Wayne State L 48-17 Football Conference: 1-8-1 (10th/11) Season Record: 7-3 Sept. 15 at Alma W 26-24 Sept. 24 Wisconsin-Stevens Pt. L 56-19 Date Opponent W/L Score Pioneer Football League: 2-3 (t-4th/6) Sept. 22 Taylor W 51-20 Oct. 1 at Indianapolis * L 56-0 Sept. 7 at Ashland * L 30-7 Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 29 at Franklin * L 42-24 Oct. 8 Franklin L 62-0 Sept. 14 Hillsdale * L 49-27 Sept. 3 Saint Ambrose W 34-12 Oct. 6 Evansville * L 17-10 Oct. 15 Butler * L 56-0 Sept. 21 at Wayne State * L 21-9 Sept. 17 Millikin W 9-6 Oct. 13 Indiana Central * W 20-17 Oct. 22 at Ashland * L 41-14 Sept. 28 Northern Michigan * T 17-17 Sept. 24 Kalamazoo W 45-10 Oct. 20 Wisconsin-Oshkosh W 20-7 Oct. 29 Evansville L 28-14 Oct. 5 Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) * L 13-10 Oct. 1 at San Diego * L 33-27 Oct. 27 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * W 31-0 Nov. 5 at Dayton L 55-6 Oct. 12 at Ferris State * L 28-9 Oct. 8 Butler * W 20-14 Nov. 3 at Butler * L 28-27 Nov. 12 at Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 50-6 Oct. 19 Butler * L 22-2 Oct. 15 at Drake * L 23-3 Nov. 10 Ashland * L 34-8 Oct. 26 at Indianapolis * W 6-3 Oct. 22 at Evansville * W 34-21 * - HCC game Nov. 2 Saginaw Valley * L 54-14 Oct. 29 Dayton * L 30-13 Nov. 16 at Grand Valley * L 36-3 Nov. 5 Aurora W 28-10 * - MIFC game Nov. 12 at Kentucky Wesleyan W 30-23 1985 * - PFL game Head Coach: Bill Koch Season Record: 6-4 Heartland Collegiate Conference: 2-4 (t-4th/7) 1995 Date Opponent W/L Score Head Coach: Tom Horne Sept. 7 Wisconsin-Platteville W 28-24 Season Record: 5-5 Sept. 14 Alma W 55-48 Pioneer Football League: 1-4 (t-4th/6) Sept. 21 at Taylor W 58-13 Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 28 Franklin * W 20-14 Sept. 9 at Saint Xavier W 41-30 Oct. 5 at Evansville * W 41-35 Sept. 16 Wisconsin-Whitewater L 47-0 Oct. 12 at Indiana Central * L 27-7 Sept. 23 at Kalamazoo W 47-39 Oct. 19 Wisconsin-Whitewater W 41-28 Sept. 30 San Diego * L 35-18 Oct. 26 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) * L 28-21 Oct. 7 at Butler * W 44-42 Nov. 2 Butler * L 26-15 Oct. 14 Drake * L 28-21 Nov. 9 at Ashland * L 15-0 Oct. 21 Evansville * L 7-6 * - HCC game Oct. 28 at Dayton * L 44-14 Nov. 4 at Aurora W 20-15 Nov. 11 Kentucky Wesleyan W 36-27 Valpo defeated Taylor on the way to a 5-0 start * - PFL game in the 1985 season.

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1996 2000 2004 2007 Head Coach: Tom Horne Head Coach: Tom Horne Head Coach: Tom Horne Head Coach: Stacy Adams Season Record: 4-6 Season Record: 7-4 Season Record: 5-6 Season Record: 5-6 Pioneer Football League: 1-4 (t-5th/6) Pioneer Football League: 3-1 (t-1st/5) Pioneer Football League: 1-3 (4th/5 North) Pioneer Football League: 2-5 (t-6th/8) Date Opponent W/L Score PFL Champions Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 7 at Hope W 23-22 Date Opponent W/L Score Aug. 28 at North Dakota State L 52-0 Sept. 1 Saint Francis (Ill.) W 28-21 Sept. 14 Alma W 66-21 Sept. 2 at Tri-State W 32-12 Sept. 4 Wisconsin Lutheran W 41-0 Sept. 8 at Trinity International L 17-13 Sept. 21 Morehead State L 24-0 Sept. 9 at Hope W 20-7 Sept. 11 Austin Peay W 24-14 Sept. 15 at Kalamazoo W 38-24 Sept. 28 at San Diego * L 10-7 Sept. 16 at Saint Francis (Ind.) L 34-30 Sept. 18 at Saint Francis (Pa.) L 17-13 Sept. 22 at Marian (Ind.) W 21-13 Oct. 12 Butler * W 50-29 Sept. 23 Austin Peay W 35-28 Sept. 25 Jacksonville W 54-38 Sept. 29 at Drake * L 48-20 Oct. 19 at Drake * L 27-12 Sept. 30 Morehead State L 28-24 Oct. 2 at Morehead State L 29-23 Oct. 6 San Diego * L 41-27 Oct. 26 at Evansville * L 41-35 Oct. 7 at Drake * L 54-7 Oct. 9 Dayton * L 38-7 Oct. 13 Butler * W 42-37 Nov. 2 Dayton * L 37-35 Oct. 14 Butler * W 33-7 Oct. 16 at San Diego * L 49-14 Oct. 20 Dayton * L 33-7 Nov. 9 Aurora W 24-19 Oct. 21 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) L 34-23 Oct. 23 at Drake * L 37-10 Oct. 27 Morehead State * L 16-14 Nov. 16 at Bethune-Cookman L 28-23 Oct. 28 at San Diego * W 32-10 Nov. 6 Butler * W 31-26 Nov. 3 at Jacksonville * W 29-27 * - PFL game Nov. 4 Dayton * W 16-15 Nov. 13 Aurora W 33-0 Nov. 10 at Davidson * L 44-6 Nov. 11 Aurora W 23-10 * - PFL North game * - PFL Game 1997 * - PFL game Head Coach: Tom Horne 2005 2008 Season Record: 3-7 2001 Head Coach: Stacy Adams Head Coach: Stacy Adams Pioneer Football League: 2-3 (t-3rd/6) Head Coach: Tom Horne Season Record: 3-8 Season Record: 3-8 Date Opponent W/L Score Season Record: 3-8 Pioneer Football League: 1-3 (4th/5 North) Pioneer Football League: 2-6 (8th/9) Sept. 6 Hope W (2ot)35-34 Pioneer Football League: 1-3 (t-4th/5North) Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 13 at Alma L 45-28 Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 3 at Wisconsin Lutheran W 17-3 Sept. 4 at Saint Francis (Ill.) L 21-0 Sept. 20 at Morehead State L 56-24 Sept. 1 at Davidson L 24-7 Sept. 10 at South Dakota State L 69-6 Sept. 13 Concordia (Wis.) W 34-10 Sept. 27 Drake * L 27-7 Sept. 8 Hope W 21-14 Sept. 17 Morehead State L 48-7 Sept. 20 Marian (Ind.) L 13-10 Oct. 3 vs. Yale! L 34-14 Sept. 15 Wisconsin-Eau Claire L 31-9 Sept. 24 Davidson L 48-17 Oct. 4 at San Diego * L 42-14 Oct. 11 Evansville * W 12-10 Sept. 22 at Austin Peay L 37-13 Oct. 1 at Austin Peay L 30-20 Oct. 11 Davidson * W (ot)35-29 Oct. 18 at Butler * W 19-17 Sept. 29 at Morehead State L 24-10 Oct. 8 Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) L 34-21 Oct. 18 Butler * L 48-21 Oct. 25 at Dayton * L 34-13 Oct. 6 at Butler * L 38-21 Oct. 15 at Butler * W 34-21 Oct. 25 at Dayton * L 43-7 Nov. 1 San Diego * L 52-35 Oct. 13 Drake * W 17-7 Oct. 22 at Dayton * L 52-7 Nov. 1 at Morehead State * L 44-10 Nov. 8 at Aurora L 33-7 Oct. 20 Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) W 24-7 Oct. 29 San Diego * L 63-21 Nov. 8 Jacksonville * L 40-24 * - PFL game Oct. 27 San Diego * L 20-17 Nov. 5 Drake * L 49-24 Nov. 15 at Campbell * W 47-14 ! - at Soldier Field; Chicago, Ill. Nov. 3 at Dayton * L 49-3 Nov. 12 at Aurora W 13-7 Nov. 22 Drake * L 32-0 Nov. 10 at Aurora L 31-7 * - PFL North game * - PFL Game 1998 * - PFL North game Head Coach: Tom Horne 2006 Season Record: 5-6 2002 Head Coach: Stacy Adams Pioneer Football League: 2-2 (3rd/5) Head Coach: Tom Horne Season Record: 3-8 Date Opponent W/L Score Season Record: 1-10 Pioneer Football League: 1-6 (t-7th/8) Sept. 5 Tri-State L 20-17 Pioneer Football League: 0-4 (5th/5 North) Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 12 at South Florida L 51-0 Date Opponent W/L Score Sept. 2 at Wisconsin Lutheran W 54-0 Sept. 19 Morehead State L 29-19 Sept. 7 Morehead State L 27-17 Sept. 9 Trinity International L 39-20 Oct. 3 at Drake * L 33-18 Sept. 14 Campbellsville L 57-28 Sept. 16 at Morehead State * W 42-35 Oct. 10 at Robert Morris (Pa.) W 19-17 Sept. 21 at Tennessee Tech L 62-10 Sept. 23 Drake * L 21-7 Oct. 17 Butler * W 17-10 Sept. 28 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) L 54-43 Sept. 30 Jacksonville * L 34-17 Oct. 24 Dayton * L 23-16 Oct. 5 at Drake * L 52-35 Oct. 7 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) L 43-14 Oct. 31 at San Diego * W 31-7 Oct. 12 Dayton * L 52-3 Oct. 14 at San Diego * L 68-7 Nov. 7 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) L 32-15 Oct. 19 Davidson L 49-32 Oct. 21 at Butler * L 32-10 Nov. 14 Aurora W 42-0 Oct. 26 at San Diego * L 59-27 Oct. 28 Davidson * L 48-14 Nov. 21 Austin Peay W 39-0 Nov. 2 Butler * L 52-22 Nov. 4 at Dayton * L 51-7 * - PFL game Nov. 9 Lindenwood W 27-6 Nov. 11 Aurora W 20-7 Nov. 16 Austin Peay L 28-24 * - PFL game 1999 * - PFL North game Head Coach: Tom Horne Season Record: 9-2 2003 Pioneer Football League: 3-1 (2nd/5) Head Coach: Tom Horne Date Opponent W/L Score Season Record: 8-4 Sept. 4 Saint Francis (Ind.) W 35-6 Pioneer Football League: 3-1 (t-1st/5 North) Sept. 18 Robert Morris (Pa.) W 17-13 PFL Champions Sept. 25 at Yale L 48-2 Date Opponent W/L Score Oct. 2 Drake * W 27-17 Aug. 30 at Murray State L 34-0 Oct. 9 at Butler * W 38-20 Sept. 6 Wisconsin Lutheran W 33-13 Oct. 16 at Morehead State W 31-21 Sept. 13 at Austin Peay W 38-14 Oct. 23 San Diego * W 14-7 Sept. 20 Saint Francis (Pa.) W 38-6 Oct. 30 at Dayton * L 34-10 Sept. 27 at Jacksonville L 34-27 Nov. 6 Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) W 33-10 Oct. 4 Morehead State L 32-26 Nov. 13 at Aurora W 31-0 Oct. 11 at Dayton * W 33-28 Nov. 20 at Austin Peay W 52-23 Oct. 18 San Diego * W 41-34 * - PFL game Oct. 25 Drake * W(ot) 51-45 Nov. 8 at Butler * L 25-21 Stacy Adams will lead Valpo into the Nov. 15 at Aurora W 44-26 89th season of football in 2009. Nov. 22 Morehead State! W 54-42 * - PFL North game ! - PFL Championship; Valparaiso, Ind.

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Series Records vs. Opponents

First Last First Last First Last Opponent Mtg. Mtg. Record Opponent Mtg. Mtg. Record Opponent Mtg. Mtg. Record Adrian 1926 1926 0-0-1 Great Lakes Naval Station 1919 1947 2-0 Ohio Wesleyan 1959 1959 0-1 Albion 1924 1981 1-3 Hamline 1946 1946 1-0 Pensacola Naval Station 1956 1956 0-1 Alma 1978 1997 6-2 Hanover 1919 1936 1-1 Robert Morris (Pa.) 1998 1999 2-0 American Coll. of Phys. Ed. 1930 1931 2-0 Harvard 1920 1920 0-1 Rose Polytechnic 1930 1931 1-1 Ashland 1980 1992 1-12 Hillsdale 1951 1992 1-5 (now known as Rose Hulman) Augustana 1942 1971 4-1 Hope 1961 2001 6-2 Saginaw Valley 1990 1992 0-3 Aurora 1930 2006 12-2 Illinois State 1933 1948 2-1 Saint Ambrose 1986 1994 2-2 Austin Peay 1998 2005 5-3 Illinois Wesleyan 1970 1973 4-0 Saint Francis (Ill.) 2007 2008 1-1 Baldwin-Wallace 1967 1967 0-1 Indianapolis 1929 1992 10-14-2 Saint Francis (Ind.) 1999 2000 1-1 Ball State 1930 1968 18-14-1 (formerly known as Indiana Central) Saint Francis (Pa.) 2003 2004 1-1 (formerly known as Ball Teachers) Indiana State 1928 1968 20-10-2 Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) 1921 2006 28-31-2 Bethune-Cookman 1996 1996 0-1 (formerly known as Indiana State Normal) Saint Louis 1919 1920 1-1 Bradley 1954 1957 1-1-2 Jacksonville 2003 2008 2-3 Saint Norbert 1979 1979 1-0 Butler 1927 2008 24-43 John Carroll 1929 1929 0-1 Saint Viator 1921 1937 4-6-3 Campbell 2008 2008 1-0 Kalamazoo 1921 2007 7-2 Saint Xavier 1993 1995 2-0 Campbellsville 2002 2002 0-1 Kentucky Wesleyan 1994 1995 2-0 San Diego 1993 2008 5-11 Capital 1938 1941 2-2 Lewis 1922 1923 2-0 South Dakota 1919 1919 1-0 Carroll 1920 1952 3-0 Lindenwood 2002 2002 1-0 South Dakota State 2005 2005 0-1 Carthage 1950 1950 1-0 Lombard 1924 1924 0-1 South Florida 1998 1998 0-1 Central Normal 1924 1945 8-6 Luther 1937 1975 5-5-2 Taylor 1984 1985 2-0 Centre 1924 1924 0-0-1 Manchester 1928 1942 1-8 Tennessee Tech 2002 2002 0-1 Chicago YMCA 1919 1919 1-0 Marian (Ind.) 2007 2008 1-1 Texas Lutheran 1974 1974 0-1 Columbia 1924 1928 0-3 Marshall 1936 1936 0-1 Trinity International 2006 2007 0-2 Concordia (Ill.) 1941 1942 1-1 Michigan Normal 1927 1949 2-3 Toledo 1939 1939 0-1 Concordia (Ind.) 1929 1930 2-0 (now known as Eastern Michigan) Transylvania 1919 1919 1-0 Concordia (Minn.) 1946 1949 1-1 Michigan Tech 1992 1993 1-1 Tri-State 1998 2000 1-1 Concordia (Wis.) 2008 2008 1-0 Millikin 1935 1994 3-1 Wabash 1948 1978 13-9-1 Crane College 1922 1931 2-1 Milwaukee Tech 1921 1921 1-0 Wagner 1970 1971 1-0-1 Davidson 2001 2008 1-5 Morehead State 1996 2008 3-11 Washington (Mo.) 1961 1973 6-5 Dayton 1988 2008 2-16 Morningside 1919 1920 1-1 Wayne State 1927 1992 7-11-1 Defiance 1932 1950 4-0 Mount Morris 1930 1930 0-1 (formerly known as Wayne and Detroit City) Denison 1969 1977 1-1-1 Murray State 2003 2003 0-1 Western Michigan 1945 1946 0-2 DePaul 1922 1935 3-4 Niagara 1946 1947 1-1 (formerly known as Western Normal) DePauw 1920 1980 19-10-1 North Central 1939 1945 1-2 Wheaton 1926 1973 20-7 Des Moines 1923 1923 0-1 (now known as Rochester College) Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1982 2001 1-2 Drake 1993 2008 3-13 North Dakota 1920 1920 1-0 Wisconsin-LaCrosse 1923 1950 1-1-1 Dubuque 1923 1924 1-0-1 North Dakota St. 2004 2004 0-1 (formerly known as LaCrosse Normal) Eastern Kentucky 1945 1947 1-2 Northern Arizona 1993 1993 0-1 Wisconsin Lutheran 2003 2006 4-0 Elmhurst 1924 1931 3-1 Northern Illinois Normal 1927 1929 1-2 Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1976 1989 2-6-1 Evansville 1934 1997 22-24-1 (now known as Northern Illinois) Wisconsin-Platteville 1984 1985 2-0 Ferris State 1987 1992 1-3 Northern Michigan 1958 1992 1-3-1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1988 1989 0-2 Findlay 1986 1986 0-1 Northwestern 1920 1920 1-0 Wisconsin-Whitewater 1985 1995 1-2 Franklin 1977 1989 3-10 Notre Dame 1920 1920 0-1 Wittenberg 1949 1979 2-5 Georgetown (Ky.) 1980 1983 2-2 Notre Dame “B” 1929 1929 0-1 Yale 1997 1999 0-2 Grand Rapids 1932 1933 2-0 Notre Dame Freshman 1919 1925 0-2 YMCA College 1923 1923 1-0 Grand Valley 1975 1992 0-5

Crusader All-Time Records Milestone Victories Seasons: 88 Victory #1: Oct. 4, 1919, Home vs. Chicago YMCA (26-0) Games: 804 Victory #25: Nov. 21, 1925, Home vs. Elmhurst (37-10) All-Time Record: 365-413-26 (.470) Victory #50: Sept. 23, 1933, Home vs. Illinois State (26-0) All-Time Home Record: 209-188-7 (.526) Victory #100: Nov. 5, 1949, Home vs. Wheaton (21-13) All-Time Road Record: 150-220-17 (.410) Victory #150: Oct. 5, 1957, Home vs. Evansville (27-7) All-Time Neutral Record: 6-5-2 (.538) Victory #200: Oct. 26, 1968, at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) (3-0) Season Opener Record: 46-39-3 (540) Victory #250: Oct. 14, 1978, Home vs. DePauw (31-0) Season Opener at Home: 23-23-1 (.500) Victory #300: Nov. 5, 1994, Home vs. Aurora (28-10) Season Opener on Road: 23-15-2 (.600) Victory #350: Nov. 6, 2004, Home vs. Butler (31-26) Season Opener at Neutral Site: 0-1 (.000) Home Victory #1: Oct. 4, 1919, Home vs. Chicago YMCA (26-0) Home Opener Record: 48-38-2 (.557) Home Victory #100: Oct. 14, 1961, vs. Washington (Mo.) (29-0) Biggest Victory: 110 (110-0) Home vs. Lewis, Nov. 2, 1923 Home Victory #200: Sept. 4, 2004, vs. Wisconsin Lutheran (41-0) Total Shutouts: 96 (last, Sept. 2, 2006, at Wisconsin Lutheran, 54-0) Road Victory #1: Oct. 18, 1919, at Transylvania (12-3) Overtime: 3-0 (1.000)

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University History Founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1859 as Valparaiso Male and Female College, Valparaiso University as its known today began as one of the first coeducational colleges in the United States. Just 75 male and female students made up its first class of students and studied subjects such as math, literature, history, the sciences, and philosophy. Although the college was commended for its innovations in integrating male and female education, the effects of the Civil War, industrialization, and changes made in Indiana Legislature forced the school to close its doors in 1871. The college reopened in 1873 as the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute by enterprising educator Henry Baker Brown and soon became a flourishing proprietary institution. In 1900, Brown renamed the school Valparaiso College, and in 1906 it was renamed again as Valparaiso University. During the next 20 years, Valparaiso University achieved national recognition as a low-cost, “no frills” institution of higher learning that graduated alumni who pursued careers as highly-regarded governors, legislators, scientists, business leaders, and more. Enrollment quickly reached 5,000 students and ranked the University second in size only to Harvard, the nation’s oldest private university. Based upon its Midwestern location, low costs, and prestigious rankings, the institution soon became known as “the poor man’s Harvard.” New challenges faced the University following President Brown’s death in 1917, including a decline in enrollment as many students left to fight in World War I and the need to invest heavily in facilities during a time of economic stress. As a result, the Brown family eventually chose to sell the institution. The modern history of Valparaiso University begins with its purchase in 1925 by the Lutheran University Association, a group of clergy and church laity affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) who saw a bright future for the University. Although historically linked to the LCMS, Valparaiso University operates today as an international independent Lutheran university welcoming of all faiths and committed to its mission to “prepare students to lead and serve in church and society.” In 2008-2009, Valpo honored 150 years of tradition and excellence through a year-long sesquicentennial celebration that included the inauguration of the University’s 18th president, Mark A. Heckler. President Heckler continues to uphold Valpo’s distinguished Lutheran heritage and commitments to teaching and scholarship, faith and learning, and vocation and vision as he aims to build upon Valpo’s promise of preparing graduates to become ethical, moral, and professional leaders.

Academics

Consistently ranked a top master’s level institution in the Midwest for quality and value by U.S. News & World Report, Valparaiso University is a private, independent Lutheran university offering more than 70+ undergraduate areas of study within five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Nursing, and Christ College – The Honors College. Students seeking graduate study discover a myriad of opportunities through the School of Law and Graduate School. Valpo is located in Valparaiso – a safe, residential city of 31,000, just one hour southeast of Chicago and two and one-half hours north of Indianapolis. The University’s 4,000 students represent most states and more than 50 countries. 66% of students live on campus. Extensive leadership, undergraduate and graduate research, and internship opportunities are available to students, as well as nearly 100 extracurricular activities, including NCAA Division I Horizon League intercollegiate sports, and opportunities for service learning and civic engagement. A 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a typical class size of 20 ensure that students receive personal attention from professors. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and technology such as a Virtual Nursing Learning Center, VisBox™ virtual-learning system, theater, non-linear video editing lab, a campus radio station, 16-inch computer-controlled reflecting telescope, DNA sequencing, weather station with Doppler Radar, Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources that is equipped with a robotic book-retrieval system, and the new 202,000 square foot Harre Union that houses all on-campus dining facilities and includes a convenience store, the University Bookstore, a recreation area, student organization suite, ballroom, and more. In 2008, Valparaiso University received the prestigious Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest professional association dedicated to international education. The award recognizes Valpo’s ongoing commitment to promoting global learning. Numerous study-abroad programs provide students with the opportunity to study life and culture around the globe, and a wide variety of other programs and events allow students to explore international cultures without ever leaving the Valpo campus. For more information, call 888.GO.VALPO or visit www.valpo.edu.

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Mark Heckler Mark LaBarbera President Director of Athletics Second Year Sixth Year Elizabethtown, 1977 North Park, 1981

Mark A. Heckler began service as the 18th Mark LaBarbera became Valparaiso University’s president in the 150-year history of Valparaiso director of athletics on July 1, 2004. In his first five University on July 1, 2008. During his first year as years at Valparaiso, he has guided an athletic program president, he launched the most comprehensive visioning process in the which has seen its teams make five NCAA Tournament appearances, while University’s history, a process involving alumni, students, faculty, staff and individual student-athletes have earned not only All-American honors on community leaders that will chart the course for Valpo to achieve new levels the field, but also Academic All-American accolades each year during his of excellence over the next two decades. reign. President Heckler led the final year of a comprehensive fundraising The Crusaders have also received public recognition from the NCAA campaign, begun four years earlier by his predecessor, Dr. Alan F. Harre. for placing six programs in the top 10% nationally in Academic Performance The “Our Valpo, Our Time” Campaign raised $238 million – the largest Rate. Since joining the Horizon League, Valparaiso has led the conference ever conducted by a Lutheran university – to build the institution’s in student-athletes named to the Academic Honor Roll in three of the four endowment, fund capital projects and support ongoing operations. In January semesters. 2009, he dedicated the Harre Union, a facility that is transforming the Valpo In the winter of 2009, LaBarbera announced the addition of three new student experience by fostering greater conversation and collaboration among sports programs at Valparaiso, all of which will begin during the 2009-2010 students, faculty, staff and community members. school year. He will now oversee an athletic program with 21 varsity sports President Heckler participates actively on numerous national and with the addition of the men’s and women’s golf and women’s bowling. regional higher education boards and commissions, including the Commission LaBarbera was instrumental in assisting with Valparaiso’s move to the on Effective Leadership for the American Council on Education, the New Horizon League, which took place on July 1, 2007, the school’s first change American Colleges and Universities, and the Lutheran Educational in conference affiliation in 25 years. Over his first five years at Valpo, the Conference of North America. Regionally, he sits on the boards of the department has also seen the renovation of Brown Field, including the Independent Colleges of Indiana, the Indiana Campus Compact, the Horizon installation of a new ProGrass playing surface, the renovation of Hilltop League, and the Quality of Life Council for Northwest Indiana. Gymnasium, completion of the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex as Previously, President Heckler served the University of Colorado Denver well as the Mosak Performance Center and the development of a new fitness for more than a decade, most recently as chief academic officer for the center. three-campus university. He joined the institution as director of the School Active all around collegiate athletics, LaBarbera serves as the chair of of the Arts and a professor of theatre, later was named founding dean of the Horizon League’s Television Task Force. He also has recently become a the College of Arts and Media and professor of theatre, film and television, member of the NCAA baseball committee. and served as acting chancellor prior to being named provost and vice LaBarbera arrived at Valparaiso from the University of New Hampshire, chancellor for academic and student affairs in 2003. He also served as UC where he served as an athletics administrator for a 24-sport program from Denver’s coordinator of the International College at Beijing, 1996-1998. 1999-2004. He joined the staff as associate director of athletics in 1999 and Prior to moving to Denver, he was professor of fine arts and director was promoted to senior associate director of athletics two years later. of theatre at Siena (N.Y.) College. Active in numerous professional and Prior to his days at New Hampshire, LaBarbera served as an athletics civic organizations, he is a past president of the Association for Theatre in administrator at North Carolina State from 1989-1999. After joining North Higher Education and founder and co-director of its Leadership Institute. Carolina State as an assistant director of athletics, LaBarbera was promoted He and his wife, Veronica, grew up together in Windber, Pa., and were to associate director of athletics in 1994. From 1984-1989 LaBarbera was married while he was completing his master of fine arts degree with an the comptroller at Chicago’s North Park College, his alma mater. emphasis in directing at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He earned LaBarbera earned a B.A. in business administration in 1981 from North his bachelor of arts degree in communications with honors at Elizabethtown Park College. He went on to earn an M.B.A. from DePaul University in (Pa.) College. 1987. A native of North Tonawanda, New York, LaBarbera earned an A.A.S. The Hecklers are parents of four children. in business administration from Erie Community College in Buffalo. He also oversees recreational sports at the university and is very active around the Valparaiso community as well, serving as a member of the Valparaiso Family YMCA Board of Directors. LaBarbera and his wife, Sally, have three children, Matthew, Tim, and Sarah.

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