2017-2018 Press Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Mid-States Football Association History 3 Concordia University 4-6 Lindenwood University-Belleville 7-9 Marian University 10-12 Missouri Baptist University 13-15 Olivet Nazarene University 16-18 Robert Morris University 19-21 Saint Xavier University 22-24 Siena Heights University 25-27 St. Ambrose University 28-30 Taylor University 31-32 Trinity International University 33-35 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) 36-38 University of St. Francis (Ill.) 39-41 Indiana Wesleyan University 42 Lawrence Technilogical University 43 2017 MSFA Football Schedule 44 2016 MSFA Results 45 MSFA Mideast League Year-by-Year Standings 46-47 MSFA Midwest League Year-by-Year Standings 48-49 MSFA Composite Standings 50-51 MSFA Overtime Games 52 2016 MSFA Team Statistics 53-56 2016 MSFA Individual Statistics 57-58 MSFA Year-by-Year Team Statistical Leaders 59-63 MSFA Year-by-Year Individual Statistical Leaders 64-69 NAIA Team Statistical Leaders 70 NAIA Individual Statistical Leaders 71-72 MSFA in NAIA Post-Season 73-75 NAIA Post-Season All-Time & NAIA National Champions 76 MSFA Coaches of the Year 77 AFCA Regional & NAIA National Coaches of the Year 77 MSFA Coaches Records, 1994-2016 78-79 MSFA Records vs. Non-Conference Opponents 80 2016 AFCA All-Americans & MSFA & NAIA Special Awards 81 AFCA/NAIA All-Americans 82-83 2016 MSFA Mideast League All-Conference Selections 84 2016 MSFA Midwest League All-Conference Selections 85 MSFA Players of the Year 86 MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week 87-88 MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week 89-90 MSFA Players of the Week 91 MSFA NAIA Players of the Week 92 2016 MSFA All-Academic 93-95 2016 COSIDA Academic All-Americans 96 2016 MSFA NAIA Scholar-Athletes 96-97 MSFA All-Time Statistical Performances 98-101 MSFA 20-Year Mideast & Midwest League Teams 102-103 MSFA Records 104-112 MSFA Mideast League Records 112-120 MSFA Midwest League Records 120-127 2 Mid-States Football Association The Mid-States Football Association, a 24-year-old NAIA-affiliated organization in the Mid- west, continued to expand in 2017 with the approval of Lawrence Technological University in South- field, Mich. by the Association at its annual meeting. LTU becomes the 15th member school and will begin MSFA play in 2019 along with Indiana Wesleyan University which was added in 2016. Lawrence Tech and Indiana Wesleyan become the 30th and 31st schools to hold membership in the MSFA since its inaugural season in 1993. Indiana Wesleyan, located in Marion, Ind., will compete as a varsity sport in football for the first time in 2018, while LTU is returning football to its campus 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. The Mideast League is the same in 2017. 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 eight national championships, including five of the last six … Saint Francis, Ind. (2016), Marian (2015 & 2012), Grand View University (2013) and Saint Xavier (2011). The University of Findlay (1995 & 1997) and Westminster College (1994) also won national 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) 2016 Overall Record: 7-4 2016 MSFA Mideast League Record: 4-2 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: 0-0 (1st year) Overall Record: 0-0 (1st 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) 2017 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 31 at Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Mich., 7 p.m. September 9 at Trinity International University, Deerfield, Ill., 2 p.m. September 16 at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill., 2 p.m. September 23 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 30 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY (MEL), 1 p.m. October 7 At University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Ind., (MEL), Noon October 14 At Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, Mo. (MEL), 1 p.m. October 21 MARIAN UNIVERSITY (MEL), 1 p.m. October 28 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY (MEL), 1 p.m. November 11 SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY (MEL), 1 p.m. (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) .