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2017-2018 Mid-States Football Association Press Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Mid-States Football Association History 3 Concordia University 4-6 Indiana Wesleyan University 7 Lindenwood University-Belleville 8-10 Marian University 11-13 Missouri Baptist University 14-16 Olivet Nazarene University 17-19 Robert Morris University 20-22 Saint Xavier University 23-25 Siena Heights University 26-28 St. Ambrose University 29-31 Taylor University 32-34 Trinity International University 35-37 University of Saint Francis (Ill.) 38-40 University of St. Francis (Ind.) 41-43 Lawrence Technological University 44 2018 MSFA Football Schedule 45 2017 MSFA Results 46 MSFA Mideast League Year-by-Year Standings 47-48 MSFA Midwest League Year-by-Year Standings 48-50 MSFA All-Time Composite Standings 51-52 MSFA Overtime Games 53 MSFA Year-by-Year Team Statistical Leaders 54-60 MSFA Year-by-Year Individual Statistical Leaders 60-67 NAIA Team Statistical Leaders 68 NAIA Individual Statistical Leaders 69-70 MSFA in NAIA Post-Season 71-73 NAIA Post-Season All-Time & NAIA National Champions 74 MSFA Coaches of the Year 75 AFCA Regional & NAIA National Coaches of the Year 75 MSFA Coaches Records, 1994-2017 76-77 MSFA Records vs. Non-Conference Opponents 78-79 2017 AFCA All-Americans & MSFA & NAIA Special Awards 80 AFCA/NAIA All-Americans 81-82 2017 MSFA Mideast League All-Conference Selections 83-84 2017 MSFA Midwest League All-Conference Selections 85-86 MSFA Players of the Year 87 MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week 88-89 MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week 90-91 MSFA Players of the Week 92 MSFA NAIA Players of the Week 93 2017 MSFA All-Academic 94-97 2017 COSIDA Academic All-Americans 98 2017 MSFA NAIA Scholar-Athletes 98-99 MSFA All-Time Statistical Performances 100-103 MSFA 20-Year Mideast & Midwest League Teams 104-105 MSFA Records 106-115 MSFA Mideast League Records 115-123 MSFA Midwest League Records 123-130 2 Mid-States Football Association The Mid-States Football Association, wnhich enters its 25th year as an NAIA-affiliated organi- zation in the Midwest, will feature the same 13-team league as in 2017 with Indiana Wesleyan Universi- ty and Lawrence Technological University awaiting their first years of competition in 2019. Lawrence Tech in Southfield, Mich. was added by the Association at its annual meeting in 2017, while Indiana Wesleyan was added in 2016. Indiana Wesleyan, located in Marion, Ind., will compete in football for the first time in 2018, while LTU is returning to the gridiron after a 70-year absence. Lindenwood University-Belleville, located in Belleville, Ill., and Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis, Mo., began MSFA play in 2015 as part of the Mideast League, joining Concordia University of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Marian University of Indianapolis, Ind.; the University of Saint Francis of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Siena Heights University of Adrian, Mich.; and Taylor University of Upland, Ind. Meanwhile, Chicago-based Robert Morris University and Saint Xavier University; the Universi- ty of St. Francis of Joliet, Ill.; Olivet Nazarene University of Bourbonnais, Ill.; St. Ambrose University of Davenport, Iowa; and Trinity International University of Deerfield, Ill. will again make up the Mid- west League in 2017. Each MSFA team plays the other teams within its league plus crossover games against the other league. The champions of the two leagues receive automatic berths into the NAIA Championship Series. The MSFA has claimed nine NAIA national championships, including six of the last seven … Saint Francis, Ind. (2016 & 2017), Marian (2015 & 2012), Grand View University (2013) and Saint Xa- vier (2011). The University of Findlay (1995 & 1997) and Westminster College (1994) also won nation- al titles as members of the MSFA. The MSFA Chairman for 2017-2018 will be Lonnie Pries, Athletics Director, Concordia Uni- versity. Gary Newsome, Athletics Director at Olivet Nazarene, is in his third season as the MSFA Com- missioner; Larry Alter of Findlay, Ohio is the MSFA Information Director; and Ray McCormick of Nor- mal, Ill. is the Coordinator of Officials. Weekly statistical reports, players of the week, news items and highlights are available on the MSFA website at www.mid-statesfootball.org. GARY NEWSOME, Commissioner LARRY ALTER, Information Director Athletic Director 1635 Parkside Place Olivet Nazarene University Findlay, Ohio 45840 Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Cell: (419) 722-1186 Office: (815) 939-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: (815) 685-6810 2nd email: [email protected] Fax number: (815) 939-7933 E-mail: [email protected] RAY MCCORMICK, Coord. of Officials LONNIE PRIES, 2017-18 Chairman 401 Covey Court Athletic Director Normal, IL 61761 Concordia University Home: (309) 808-4050 Ann Arbor, Mich., 48105 Cell: (318) 614-9278 Office: (734) 904-4685 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 734-904-4685 E-mail: [email protected] 3 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 4090 Geddes Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 University switchboard: 734-995-7300 Website: www.cuaa.edu Denomination: Lutheran – Missouri Synod Nickname: Cardinals Athletic Website www.concordiacardinals.com Team Colors: Red, White & Black Stadium: Cardinal Stadium (1,200) 2017 Overall Record: 9-2 2017 MSFA Mideast League Record: 5-1 President: Curt Gielow Phone: 734-995-7373 E-mail: [email protected] Faculty Representative: Joey-Lynn Bialkowski Phone: 734-995-6765 E-mail: [email protected] Athletics Director: Lonnie Pries Phone: 734-904-4685 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant AD—Ext. Comm.: Kyle Thomas Phone: 734-545-4358 E-mail: [email protected] Sports Information Dir: Zach Johnston Cell Phone: 616-902-3563 E-mail: [email protected] Athletic Department: 734-995-7342 Athletic Department Fax: 734-995-4883 Offensive Formation: Pro Style Defensive Formation: Multiple Starters Returning/Lost: 18/8 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 37/22 Incoming Freshmen: 70 Transfers: 5 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Joshua Schumacher (Concordia-Chicago ‘07) Office: 734-995-7473 E-mail: [email protected] Record at Concordia: 9-2 (1 year) Overall Record: 9-2 (1 year) Background: 2013-16 — Concordia-Ann Arbor defensive coordinator . 2008-12 — Las Vegas Faith Lutheran High School defensive coordinator . 2007 — Concordia-Chicago running backs coach Football Assistants: Andrew Rode (offensive coordinator) Mike Glennie (offensive assistant) Jonathan Coddington (QBs/recruiting coordinator) Earl Schumake (cornerbacks) Matt Strzalkowski (co-defensive coordinator) Kyle Vick (running backs) Caleb O’Hara (defensive line) Derrick Bobo (outside linebackers) Roscoe Cummings (assistant coach) Dave Lawrence Sr. (strength/conditioning) Brandon Jackson (quality control) Manrey Saint-Armour (offensive line/tight ends) 2018 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 Bye September 1 At Malone University, Canton, Ohio September 8 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY September 15 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY September 22 At Robert Morris Univeristy, Chicago, Ill. September 29 At Lindenwood-Belleville University, Belleville, Mo. (x) October 6 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS, IND. (x) October 13 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (x) October 20 At Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind. (x) October 27 At Taylor University, Upland, Ind. (x) November 3 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY November 10 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. (x) (x) — Mideast League NOTE: All times are local 4 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS SETH SUIDA, 6-2, 200, Sr., QB (Livonia, Mich. / Northwood) . 7 7 games in 2016 due to injury . 989 passing yards, 141.3 yards per game, 56 percent passing completion, 13 touchdowns, 3 interceptions . 142 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns JOE CONNER, 6-0, 205, Jr. RB (Flat Rock, Mich. / Flat Rock HS) . all-MSFA Mideast League . No.13 NAIA and No. 2 MSFA rushing yards per game (105.2), No. 10 NAIA Stellar Rushing Yards (248), No. 5 MSFA all-purpose yards (1,283), averaged 7.4 yards per carry . set Concordia season records for rushing at- tempts (143), rushing yards (1,052), all-purpose yards (1,283), rushing touchdowns (8) RODERICK DAILEY, 5-9, 165, Jr., WR (Detroit, Mich. / Renaissance HS) . No.4 NAIA Stellar Re- ceiving Yards (240) . led Concordia in touchdowns (10), receptions (47), receiving yards (700), receiving touch- downs (6) . 220 rushing yards, averaging 5.6 yards per rush, 4 touchdowns DARRICLE JONES, 6-1, 300, Sr., OL (Eastpointe, Mich. / East Detroit HS) . All-MSFA Mideast League honorable mention … Helped set school records in points (322), touchdowns (44), total yardage (4,431) rushing yardage (2,514) TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS KALEB POHLMAN, 6-3, 222, Sr., DE (Liberty Center, Ohio / Liberty Center HS) . all-MSFA Mid- east League 2nd Team . Played eight games . totaled 38 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss of 41 yards, 3.0 sacks, forced fumble, interception ANDREW O’HARA, 6-5, 236, Jr., LB (Cleveland, Ohio / Lutheran West H.S.) . all-MSFA Mideast League honorable mention . 25th in MSFA tackles (65), 12th in MSFA sacks (6), 19th in MSFA tackles for loss (10), interception JAY KOSKI, 6-0, 210, Jr., LB (Portage, Mich. / Portage Northern HS) . 14th in MSFA tackles per game (7.0), 2nd on team in tackles (76), 4 sacks, 5th in MSFA forced fumbles (2) KEITH RUBIN, 6-3 273, Jr., DT (Whitmore Lake, Mich. / Whitmore Lake HS) . all-MSFA Mideast League honorable mention . 36 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, 3 quarterback hits MATTHEW CREWS, 6-2 189, Jr., CB (Madison Heights, Mich. / Madison Heights HS) . 8th in MSFA interceptions (3), 14th in MSFA passes defensed (7), 30 tackles RA-HEEM HILL, 5-11 186, Jr., S (Detroit, Mich. / Melvindale HS) . 46 tackles, interceptions, 5 passes defensed, forced fumble … TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER ANDREW O’HARA, 6-5, 236, Jr., P (Cleveland, Ohio / Lutheran West HS) . 7th in MSFA yards per punt (38.7) KEY LOSSES NICK HOLSHOE, 6-1, S . all-MSFA Mideast League 2nd Team … 2 time Cliff Harris Award nomi- nee .