2003 Wildcat Football 2003 GLIAC Composite Schedule Travel Itinerary Saturday, August 30 Saturday, October 18 September 6 — Northern Iowa Ashland @ Michigan Tech, Noon Michigan Tech @ Wayne State, Noon Depart Marquette on Friday, Sept. 5. Re- Gannon @ Wayne State, Noon Northern Michigan @ Ashland, 1:25 p.m. turn immediately after the game. Tiffin @ Findlay, 6 p.m. Mercyhurst @ Ferris State, 2 p.m. Findlay @ Indianapolis, 2 p.m. Saturday, September 6 Northwood @ Hillsdale, 2:30 p.m. September 13 — Mercyhurst Northwood @ Saginaw Valley, Noon Saginaw Valley @ Grand Valley, 7 p.m. Depart Marquette vis charter airplane on Indianapolis @ St. Joseph's (Ind.), 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Return immediately after Mercyhurst @ W.V. Wesleyan, 1 p.m. Saturday, October 25 the game. Northern Michigan @ Northern Iowa, 5 p.m. Ferris State @ Saginaw Valley, Noon Edinboro @ Ashland, 7 p.m. Grand Valley @ Northwood, Noon September 20— Ferris State Ferris State @ Hillsdale, 7 p.m. Hillsdale @ Michigan Tech, Noon Depart Marquette on Friday, Oct. 19. Re- Grand Valley @ California-Davis, 9 p.m. Indianapolis @ Mercyhurst, 1:30 p.m. Ashland @ Findlay, 6 p.m. turn immediately after the game. Saturday, September 13 Wayne State @ Northern Michigan, 7 p.m. Saginaw Valley @ Michigan Tech, Noon October 4 — Hillsdale Findlay @ Wayne State, Noon Saturday, November 1 Depart Marquette on Friday, Oct. 3. Re- Northern Michigan @ Mercyhurst, 1:30 p.m. Northwood @ Wayne State, Noon turn immediately after the game. Hillsdale @ Indianapolis, 2 p.m. Indianapolis @ Ashland, 1:25 p.m. Ashland @ Northwood, 7 p.m. Findlay @ Ferris State, 1:30 p.m. Ferris State @ Grand Valley, 7 p.m. Saginaw Valley @ Hillsdale, 2:30 p.m. October 18 — Ashland Mercyhurst @ Grand Valley, 7 p.m. Depart Marquette on Thursday, Oct. 16. Saturday, September 20 Michigan Tech @ Northern Michigan, 7 p.m. Return immediately after the game. Hillsdale @ Ashland, 1:25 p.m. Saginaw Valley @ Mercyhurst, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 8 November 8 — Saginaw Valley Michigan Tech @ Indianapolis, 2 p.m. Michigan Tech @ Northwood, Noon Depart Marquette on Friday, Nov. 7. Re- Northwood @ Findlay, 6 p.m. Northern Michigan @ Saginaw Valley, Noon Wayne State @ Grand Valley, 7 p.m. Hillsdale @ Findlay, 1 p.m. turn immediately after the game. Northern Michigan @ Ferris State, 7 p.m. Grand Valley @ Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Ferris State @ Ashland, 1:25 p.m. Saturday, September 27 Wayne State @ Mercyhurst, 1:30 p.m. Ashland @ Saginaw Valley, Noon Credits Ferris State @ Wayne State, Noon Saturday, November 15 The 2003 NMU Football media guide Findlay @ Michigan Tech, Noon Wayne State @ Saginaw Valley, Noon Mercyhurst @ Northwood, Noon Grand Valley @ Findlay, 1 p.m. was compiled and edited by Sports Informa- Indianapolis @ Northern Michigan, 7 p.m. Indianapolis @ Ferris State, 1:30 p.m. tion Director David Faiella. Design of front Grand Valley @ Hillsdale, 7 p.m. Mercyhurst @ Hillsdale, 2:30 p.m. and back covers by April Vivian, NMU Northwood @ Northern Michigan, 7 p.m. Printing Services. Photos by Duane Pape Saturday, October 4 of Marquette. Wayne State @ Ashland, 1:25 p.m. Saturday, November 22 Saginaw Valley @ Indianapolis, 2 p.m. NCAA Division II First Rounds, Campus Sites Northern Michigan @ Hillsdale, 2:30 p.m. Mercyhurst @ Findlay, 6 p.m. Saturday, November 29 Michigan Tech @ Grand Valley, 7 p.m. NCAA Division II Quarterfinals, Campus Sites Northwood @ Ferris State, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 6 Saturday, October 11 NCAA Division II Semifinals, Campus Sites Ferris State @ Michigan Tech, Noon Findlay @ Saginaw Valley, Noon Saturday, December 13 Indianapolis @ Northwood, Noon NCAA Division II National Championship Hillsdale @ Wayne State, 1 p.m. Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence, Alabama Grand Valley @ Northern Michigan, 1 p.m. Ashland @ Mercyhurst, 1:30 p.m. 2003 NMU Media Guide Contents and Quick Facts

TABLE OF CONTENTS GLIAC Schedule/Travel Itinerary ...... IFC Fast Facts/GLIAC ...... 1 Media Services ...... 2 Head Coach Doug Sams ...... 3 Coaching Staff ...... 4-5 Alphabetical Roster ...... 6 Numerical Roster ...... 7 REAT AKES NTERCOLLEGIATE THLETIC ONFERENCE 2003 Recruits ...... 8 G L I A C Support Staff ...... 8 Player Profiles ...... 9-16 After nine years of existence as one of the premier conferences in Division II 2003 Outlook ...... 17 football, the Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference (MIFC) merged as part of the 2002 Game Summaries ...... 18-19 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference on July 1, 1999. 2002 Final Statistics ...... 20-21 The GLIAC was founded in 1972. Since that date the GLIAC has been a leader in 2002 GLIAC/NMU Review ...... 22 the advancement and promotion of intercollegiate athletics for men and women. 2003 Opponents ...... 23-25 The charter members of the GLIAC were Grand Valley State, Lake Superior State NMU Football Honors ...... 26-32 and Saginaw Valley State. Records ...... 33-34 Expansion of the GLIAC began immediately with the addition of Ferris State and Yearly Statistical Leaders ...... 35-38 Oakland University in 1972. Hillsdale College was accepted as a member in 1974, while Coaching Records/Playoff History ...... 39 Year-By-Year Win-Loss Records ...... 40 Northern Michigan and Wayne State joined in 1975. In 1977, the conference lost its first Records Versus All Foes ...... 41 member when Northern Michigan withdrew. Michigan Tech filled the vacancy when it Season-By-Season Results ...... 42-45 became a member in 1980. Letterwinners ...... 46-48 After the 1986-87 season, Northwood left the conference and was replaced by Superior Dome Records ...... 49 Northern Michigan. Northwood rejoined the conference in 1992. University Profile ...... 50-52 After the 1989 season, the conference dropped football as a sponsored sport. The Media Guide Sponsors ...... 53-56 conference schools sponsoring football joined the members of the Heartland Collegiate Inside Back Cover ...... IBC Conference in forming the football-only Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference (MIFC), which began play in 1990. NMU QUICK FACTS The GLIAC entered a new era in the 1995-96 school year. Prior to that year, all Location: Marquette, Mich. 49855 member institutions were located in the state of Michigan. Membership was offered on Founded: 1899 December 14, 1994 to Ashland University and Gannon University and Mercyhurst Enrollment: 8,800 College, both located in Erie, Pennsylvania. All three schools began their memberships President: Mike Roy (interim) on July 1, 1995. NCAA Faculty Representative: Jim Suksi GLIAC Faculty Representative: Jim Suksi In 1997 membership was granted to the University of Findlay (Ohio). Findlay National Affiliation (Football): NCAA II replaced Oakland University, which withdrew from the conference after the 1996-97 Conference: Great Lakes Intercollegiate season as it moved to NCAA Division One status. Westminster College, located in New Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Wilmington, Pennsylvania, became the 14th member of the GLIAC when it accepted its School Colors: Old Gold & Olive Green expansion offer in May of 1997. However, Westminster dropped from the league Nickname: Wildcats Home Field: Superior Dome following the 1999 season. Home Field Capacity: 8,000 Overall, the GLIAC conducts championships in 19 sports, nine for men and 10 for Athletic Director: Ken Godfrey women. The policy-making body is the Executive Council, which is comprised of three Head Football Coach: Doug Sams representatives from each member institution - its director of athletics, faculty representa- Alma Mater: Oregon State University, 1978 tive and senior woman administrator. Final approval of all GLIAC legislation is required Overall Record/Years: 64-57-0/12 Years NMU Record/Years: 6-5/1Year by the Council of GLIAC President’s. 2002 Overall Record: 6-5 The presidency of the GLIAC is rotated alphabetically by school, Griz Zimmermann, 2002 GLIAC Record/Place: 6-4/5th director of athletics at Saginaw Valley State University will serve as GLIAC President in Returning Letterwinners: 30 2003-04. Pat Riepma, athletic director at Northwood will serve as Past President. Letterwinners Lost: 18 As GLIAC commissioner, Tom Brown is responsible for all conference Sports Information Director: David Faiella Athletic Office: (906) 227-2105 adminstration. He is beginning his 11th season as the conference’s fifth commissioner. SID Phone Number: (906) 227-1013 Assisting Brown are Phil Barnes, Supervisor of Football Officials; John Kirk, SID E-Mail: [email protected] Supervisor of Basketball Officials; Jeff Ligney, Director of Media Relations and Jeanne SID FAX Number: (906) 227-2492 Skinner, Supervisor of Volleyball Officials. Press Box Number: (906) 227-1720 The conference moved its offices to Bay City during the summer of 2002. The NMU Sports Hotline Number: (906) 227-1014 Web Site: http://newsbureau.nmu.edu/wildcats/ address: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, 1110 Washington Ave., Bay City, MI 48708. Telephone number is (989) 894-2529 and the fax number is (989) 894- 2825. Wildcat Football 1 Media Services

This brochure is prepared to assist in coverage of Northern Michigan University’s 2003 football season. It should answer basic questions about NMU football. Should additional information or materials be required, They Cover the Wildcats contact:

David Faiella Newspapers Sports Information Director Rene Prusi Sports Editor Northern Michigan University The Mining Journal The North Wind Marquette, Michigan 49855-5309 P.O. Box 430 Northern Michigan University Office Telephone: (906) 227-1013 Marquette, MI 49855 University Center Home Telephone: (906) 226-8435 Voice Phone: (906) 228-2500 Marquette, MI 49855 Fax Number: (906) 228-2617 Voice Phone: (906) 227-2545 WORKING CREDENTIALS Fax Number: (906) 227-2449 Applications for scouting and working press credentials must be made at least two weeks in advance of the game to be scouted, covered or filmed. Television Appropriate credentials will be mailed or held for pick up at the will call ticket Mike Ludlum booth. No one will be admitted to the press box who is not in an official WLUC-TV 6 capacity. 177 U.S. 41 Negaunee, MI 49866 PHOTOGRAPHY PASSES Voice Phone: (906) 475-4141 Limited to daily and weekly newspapers, student newspapers, wire Fax Number: (906) 475-5070 services and team photographers. All requests must come through the Sports Information Office. RADIO COVERAGE Radio Ron Plumb Sports Director NMU provides a courtesy co-op telephone line for visiting GLIAC WGLQ-FM WJPD/WDMJ Radio teams. Requests for other stations to broadcast must be made through the 524 Ludington Street 845 W. Washington Sports Information Office. Escanaba, MI 49829 Marquette, MI 49855 RESS OX ERVICES Voice Phone: (906) 789-9700 Voice Phone: (906) 225-1313 P B S Fax Number: (906) 789-9700 Fax Number: (906) 225-1324 NMU maintains a telephone in the press box. It is available on a first- come, first-serve basis. The press box telephone number is (906) 227-1720. Tom Mogush Sports Director Starters, rosters, programs and pre-game notes will be available prior to each WMQT-FM WNMU-FM game with a complete statistical package provided immediately following the P.O. Box 467 Learning Resources Center contest. Ishpeming, MI 49849 Northern Michigan University ATTENDANCE AT PRACTICE Voice Phone: (906) 485-5523 Marquette, MI 49855 Fax Number: (906) 485-4585 Voice Phone: (906) 227-2600 Media are always welcome. Advance notice would be appreciated. Practice usually begins at 3:30 p.m. Mark Evans Jeff Ligney - GLIAC WKQS-FM Director of Media Relations AVAILABILITY OF COACH 2025 U.S. 41 West 1110 Washington Avenue Coach Sams is available mornings or just prior to or after practice. A Marquette, MI 49855 Bay City, MI 48708 press room will also be set up for each home game and Coach Sams and Voice Phone: (906) 227-7777 Voice Phone: (989) 894-2529 players will be available at that time for post-game interviews. Fax Number: (906) 228-9717 Fax Number: (989) 894-2825

VOICE OF THE WILDCATS: WKQS-FM (101.9) Great Lakes Radio of Marquette covers home and road games as an official and exclusive voice of the Wildcats. The flagship station is WKQS-FM (101.9). Also on the network is WHCH-FM (98.3). Broadcast of all games are available on the internet. To get the broadcast, simply visit the NMU Athletics web site (http:// newsbureau.nmu.edu/wildcats/) and click on the link at the top of the page. Games are also available on TEAMLINE. Dial 1-800-846-4700 and enter 1759 as NMU’s team code. Games are billed to your credit card.

2 Wildcat Football Head Coach Doug Sams

Doug Sams begins his second season as head coach at Northern Michigan The Sams File . . . University. Sams was named the 19th head coach in school history on February 7, 2002. He led the Wildcats to a 6-5 mark in his first campaign in Marquette. Sams comes to NMU from Fairmont State College in West Virginia where he was the head coach from 1991-01. His record at Fairmont State was 53-47-0 and his overall head collegiate coaching record in 12 years is 64-57-0. He won two West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) football championships during his tenure at Fairmont State in 1996 and 2000. For his efforts in 1996, Sams was named the WVIAC Coach of the Year. The 2000 football team posted a 7-3 record and were co-champions of the West Virginia Conference with a 6-1 record. For the 2001 season, the Falcons finished with a 6-3 record and ended the season with five straight wins. His other head coaching experience was one year at Urbana University in Ohio, an NAIA Division II school, where he went 5-5 during the 1988 Birth Place: Walla Walla, Washington season. Birth Date: July 12, 1955 Alma Mater: Oregon State University A native of Oregon, Sams came to Fairmont from the Ottawa Rough (1978) Riders of the Canadian Football League, where he was the offensive coordi- Overall Record: 64-57-0/12 Years nator from 1989 to 1991. NMU Record: 6-5/1 Year Sams is an offensive-minded coach who plans to bring a wide-open offense to the Wildcats. Coaching Background “My philosophy is to pass to set up the run,” stated Sams. “I like to run 1976-78 a wide-open offense and I want my players to have fun. I believe players like Oregon State University to play and that fans like to see the ball in the air.” 1979-82 Sams began his coaching career at Oregon State University where he Northern Iowa 1983-85 served a student assistant from 1976 to 1977 and was a part-time defensive Idaho State line coach in 1978. From there, he moved on to the University of Northern 1986 Iowa where he coached receivers and the offensive line from 1979 to 1983. Montreal Alouettes In 1983, he joined the Idaho State University staff as tight end coach and 1987 served as offensive coach and recruiting coordinator from 1984 to 1985. Edmonton Eskimos 1988 He then moved on to the Canadian Football League in 1986 when he Urbana University became the offensive line coach for the Montreal Alouettes. A year later, he 1989-91 joined the Edmonton Eskimos as the defensive coach and specials teams Ottawa Rough Riders coordinator. That season, the Eskimos won the Grey Cup, which is the 1991-01 equivalent to the NFL’s Super Bowl. Fairmont State College 2002-present Following the 1988 season as head coach at Urbana, he returned to the Northern Michigan University CFL serving as offensive coordinator of the Ottawa Rough Riders, then was selected as the 15th head coach in school history at Fairmont State. Sams holds a bachelor of science degree from Oregon State University (1978) and a master’s degree in physical education from Idaho State Univer- sity (1984). Sams resides in Marquette with his wife, Brenda, and dog Sam. He has a daughter, Kate, who is 11 years old. He enjoys golfing, reading and has performed in various plays including The Foreigner, A Few Good Men, Anything Goes, Lend Me A Tenor, The Odd Couple, Rumors, Grease and You Can’t Take It With You. In his short time at NMU he has been a member of the cast of Pirates of Penzance and Oklahoma. Sams is active in the community as he is a member of Kiwanis, serves on the board of directors for the YMCA, is the Chairman of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and is a member of the American Football Coaches Association.

Wildcat Football 3 Wildcat Coaching Staff

Matt Collins Mike Kellar Bob Jurasin

Position: Offensive Line Position: Offensive Coordinator Position: Defensive Line/Strength Alma Mater: Northern Michigan, 1995 Alma Mater: Fairmont State, 1996 and Conditioning Coordinator At NMU Since: Fourth Year At NMU Since: Second Year Alma Mater: Northern Michigan, 1985 At NMU Since: Fifth Year

Joined the Wildcat staff in the Second year on the Wildcat Jurasin, a 1998 inductee in the fall of 2000 as offensive line coach. staff. Came to NMU with new NMU Hall of Fame, joined the Wildcat staff in 1999. Came to NMU from Capital coach Doug Sams and serves as A former All-State performer University in Columbus, Ohio offensive coordinator. at Bessemer High School, he was a where he was assistant head foot- Following graduation from four-year starting defensive line- ball coach, recruiting coordinator Lincoln High School in 1989 he man (1982-85) for the Wildcats. and coached the offensive line and started his football career at Following his NMU career, he tight ends. Also, served as an Glenville State College before signed with Saskatchewan of the assistant athletic director. transferring to Fairmont State in Canadian Football League in 1986. Spent one year as assistant de- 1992. That season he was the start- He played 13 seasons with the fensive line coach at Northern ing quarterback in Doug Sams first Roughriders and concluded his Michigan and two years as the year at Fairmont. He threw for playing career with Iowa’s Arena assistant offensive line coach at 1,945 yards, the fourth-highest Football League team. Jurasin was Central Michigan University. single-season passing yardage in inducted into the Saskatchewan Hall of Fame in 2002. Former Wildcat gridder who Falcon football history. He concluded his CFL career earned four letters (90-91-92-93) as After completing his collegiate as the number two player in his- an offensive lineman. He gradu- career he joined the coaching staff tory in career sacks with 142. ated from NMU in 1995 with a and spent eight years with the Fal- Jurasin was chosen to the All-Ca- bachelor’s degree in criminal jus- cons. During that tenure, as offen- nadian team three times (87-88-92) tice/Spanish. Earned his master’s sive coordinator and quarterback and was selected to the Western degree in athletic administration coach, Fairmont State won the 1996 Divison All-Star squad six times. from Central Michigan. and 2000 conference champion- In 1997, he was named His wife, Marjy, is a graduate ships. Saskatchewan’s Most Outstanding of Michigan State and earned her Kellar received his under- Player and Most Outstanding De- master’s degree at Central Michi- graduate degree from Fairmont fensive Player, recorded a team- gan University. They have a son, State in 1996. One year later, he record 22 sacks and was voted Molson Most Popular Player by Jack. received his master’s degree from the fans. West Virginia University. Jurasin and his wife, Carrie, He and his wife, Missy, have have four children: Bob Jr., Katie, one daughter, Diedra, and three Dylan and Wyatt. sons, Jarrod, Anthony and Jacob. Assistant Coach

4 Wildcat Football Wildcat Coaching Staff

Mike Snyder Jim Driscoll Bob McCullough

Position: Part-Time Assistant/Defensive Backs Position: Part-Time Assistant/Tight Ends At NMU Since: 25th Year At NMU Since: Third Year

Mike Oswald Tony Ebeling Position: Defensive Coordinator Alma Mater: Clarion University, 1998 At NMU Since: Second Year

Snyder follows Doug Sams and Mike Kellar from Fairmont State College to the Northern Michigan coaching staff where he serves as defensive coordinator. Prior to joining the staff at Fairmont State, he was the running Position: Part-Time Assistant/Outside Linebackers Position: Part-Time Assistant/Wide Receivers back coach for two years at At NMU Since: First Year At NMU Since: First Year Glenville State College in West Virginia. Before that, he coached Herb Grenke Nathan Twork running backs at his alma mater, Clairon University of Pennsylva- nia. He also coached wide receiv- ers and defensive backs at Grove City High School in Pennsylvania. At Clarion, he earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education and his master’s degree Jason Wender in 2000 from West Virginia Univer- Position: Part-Time Assistant/Defense Position: Part-Time Assistant/Defensive Backs sity. At NMU Since: 29th Year At NMU Since: First Year He was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania and enjoys golf, ski- Nick Nordstrom Jesse Loeffler ing, hunting and fishing. He is a member of the American Football Jason Wender Coaches Association. His wife, Aimee, is a teacher. PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE

Position: Part-Time Assistant/Defensive Line Position: Part-Time Assistant/Offensive Line At NMU Since: First Year At NMU Since: First Year Wildcat Football 5 2003 Alphabetical Roster

No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Junior College Hometown/High School/Junior College Hometown/High School/Junior College 95 Kyle Anderson TE Jr. 6-1 225 36 David Lucas RB Rfr. 5-10 170 42 Aaron Tillman DB Fr. 6-1 190 Alpena, Mich./Alpena Iron Mountain, Mich./Kingsford Detroit, Mich./Southfield 60 Seth Arbogast OL Rfr. 6-3 270 5 Kyle Marotz PK So. 5-9 160 34 Logan Watts RB Rfr. 5-11 200 Battle Creek, Mich./Harper Creek Green Bay, Wis./Bay Port Iron Mountain, Mich./Iron Mountain 99 Bill Baker DL So. 6-4 300 26 Eric Mason LB So. 5-10 195 29 Ryan Wender DB Sr. 5-10 210 Harvey, Mich./Marquette Sault Ste. Marie, Mich./Sault Ste. Marie Kingsford, Mich./Kingsford 7 Logan Barnhart RB Jr. 5-9 185 88 Nick Mauthe WR So. 6-2 190 44 Ryan Wettstein P Sr. 6-2 206 Haslett, Mich./Haslett Barron, Wis./Barron Chilton, Wis./Chilton 66 Jeff Beneteau OL Sr. 6-2 280 11 Vinney Mayfield WR So. 5-10 160 77 Bret Wickstrom OL Jr. 6-5 270 Shelby Township, Mich./Utica Eisenhower Grand Rapids, Mich./East Kentwood Florence, Wis./Florence 3 Micah Billingsley WR Sr. 6-1 190 13 Chris McDaniel WR Jr. 6-2 200 27 Corey Woods RB So. 5-10 185 Aurora, Colo./Ft. Lewis Menlo Park, Calif./Sierra C.C. Saginaw, Mich./Nouvel Central Catholic 71 Robert Boss OL So. 6-5 295 35 Brandon McGraw RB Fr. 5-7 190 Charlevoix, Mich./Charlevoix Saginaw, Mich./Nouvel Central Catholic 19 Drew Buyarski DB Sr. 6-1 190 8 Chris Messano WR Sr. 6-1 170 Menominee, Mich./Menominee Shelby Township, Mich./Utica Eisenhower 38 Joe Campbell DB Rfr. 6-2 180 93 Luke Mullins DL So. 6-0 285 Hillsdale, Mich./Hillsdale Grand Ledge, Mich./Grand Ledge 70 Cliff Carter OL Jr. 6-3 267 57 Dan Nett OL Sr. 6-3 260 Ishpeming, Mich./Ishpeming Appleton, Wis./East 12 Luke Commare QB So. 6-2 200 89 Justin Orvis TE Sr. 6-5 221 Spring Grove, Ill./Marian Catholic Central Port Washington, Wis./Port Washington 1 Manuel Diaz WR Jr. 5-9 170 41 Steve Pekny FB Jr. 5-11 215 Fountain Valley, Calif./Fountain Valley Elmhurst, Ill./York 40 Grant Ebeling LB Fr. 6-1 225 25 Gavin Ray LB Jr. 6-1 225 Norway, Mich./Norway Grass Valley, Calif./Sierra CC 59 Nathan Fechter OL Rfr. 6-5 225 90 Adam Rebella DL Rfr. 6-4 275 Iola, Wis./Iola-Scandinavia Marquette, Mich./Marquette 81 Drew Federau TE Rfr. 6-3 210 20 Josh Reed DB Rfr. 5-10 195 Okemos, Mich./Okemos Milwaukee, Wis./Vincent 21 Brandon Forrest DB So. 5-10 180 14 Kelly Reed QB Rfr. 6-2 195 East Lansing, Mich./Okemos Marquette, Mich./Marquette 72 Lyle Frailing OL Rfr. 6-7 270 18 Dan Rickaby P Rfr. 6-0 195 Iron River, Mich./West Iron County Skandia, Mich./Gwinn 68 Greg Frankenfield OL So. 6-2 275 9 Pat Rouzard WR Sr. 6-3 185 Scottsdale, Arizona/Horizon Miami, Fla./Sierra CC 6 Brandon Genwright LB Sr. 5-10 210 76 Drew Schwartz OL So. 6-3 277 Saginaw, Mich./Buena Vista Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn 32 Ben Glinski RB Rfr. 5-8 190 83 Arthur Scott WR Rfr. 5-9 170 Crandon, Wis./Crandon Chicago, Ill./Austin 33 Jon Gonda RB Fr. 5-8 175 28 Matt Shem DB So. 5-11 180 Vassar, Mich./Vassar Massillon, Ohio/Washington 85 Joe Heath WR Rfr. 6-2 180 4 Josh Sherko DE Sr. 6-3 212 Marinette, Wis./Marinette Lockport, Ill./Lockport 50 Erik Hecht LB Fr. 5-11 210 16x Jake Simkins QB Fr. 6-3 200 Vassar, Mich./Vassar Norway, Mich./Norway 43 Mark Jackan FB Jr. 6-2 250 16 Matt Skorupka LB So. 6-3 225 Appleton, Wis./East Trenton, N.J./Fork Union 82 Chris Kelm WR Fr. 6-2 185 47 Vince Spiten DB Sr. 6-0 190 Iron Mountain, Mich./Iron Mountain Madison, Wis./East 22 Jason Kittle WR So. 6-1 170 2 Sydney St. Hilaire DB Sr. 5-9 170 Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central Miami, Fla./Sierra CC 86 Paul Kraemer WR Rfr. 6-1 175 54 James Streeter DL Rfr. 6-2 265 Norway, Mich./Norway Gowen, Mich./Cedar Spring 24 Chad Kurian RB So. 5-9 185 55 Dan Studer LB So. 6-0 217 Ishpeming, Mich./Ishpeming Massillon, Ohio/Massillon 37 Joel Kurzynske LB So. 6-2 230 46 Ryan Sturdy LB Jr. 5-11 220 Pulaski, Wis./Pulaski Gladstone, Mich./Escanaba 10 Jeremy Landstra QB Rfr. 6-1 210 63 Brad Sutter DL Rfr. 6-3 260 Jenison, Mich./Jenison Gladstone, Mich./Gladstone 39 Ken Laverty LB Rfr. 5-11 200 15 Kyle Swenor QB Sr. 6-3 205 Norwich, Conn./Norwich Petoskey, Mich./Petoskey 56 Adam Lewinski DL Jr. 6-1 297 23 Wayne Taylor DB So. 5-10 170 Detroit, Mich./Country Day New York, N.Y./Jackson

6 Wildcat Football 2003 Numerical Roster

No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Junior College Hometown/High School/Junior College Hometown/High School/Junior College 1 Manuel Diaz WR Jr. 5-9 170 35 Brandon McGraw RB Fr. 5-7 190 88 Nick Mauthe WR So. 6-2 190 Fountain Valley, Calif./Fountain Valley Saginaw, Mich./Nouvel Central Catholic Barron, Wis./Barron 2 Sydney St. Hilaire DB Sr. 5-9 170 36 David Lucas RB Rfr. 5-10 170 89 Justin Orvis TE Sr. 6-5 221 Miami, Fla./Sierra CC Iron Mountain, Mich./Kingsford Port Washington, Wis./Port Washington 3 Micah Billingsley WR Sr. 6-1 190 37 Joel Kurzynske LB So. 6-2 230 90 Adam Rebella DL Rfr. 6-4 275 Aurora, Colo./Ft. Lewis Pulaski, Wis./Pulaski Marquette, Mich./Marquette 4 Josh Sherko DE Sr. 6-3 212 38 Joe Campbell DB Rfr. 6-2 180 93 Luke Mullins DL So. 6-0 285 Lockport, Ill./Lockport Hillsdale, Mich./Hillsdale Grand Ledge, Mich./Grand Ledge 5 Kyle Marotz PK So. 5-9 160 39 Ken Laverty LB Rfr. 5-11 200 95 Kyle Anderson TE Jr. 6-1 225 Green Bay, Wis./Bay Port Norwich, Conn./Norwich Alpena, Mich./Alpena 6 Brandon Genwright LB Sr. 5-10 210 40 Grant Ebeling LB Fr. 6-1 225 99 Bill Baker DL So. 6-4 300 Saginaw, Mich./Buena Vista Norway, Mich./Norway Harvey, Mich./Marquette 7 Logan Barnhart RB Jr. 5-9 185 41 Steve Pekny FB Jr. 5-11 215 Haslett, Mich./Haslett Elmhurst, Ill./York 8 Chris Messano WR Sr. 6-1 170 42 Aaron Tillman DB Fr. 6-1 190 Shelby Township, Mich./Utica Eisenhower Detroit, Mich./Southfield 9 Pat Rouzard WR Sr. 6-3 185 43 Mark Jackan FB Jr. 6-2 250 Miami, Fla./Sierra CC Appleton, Wis./East 10 Jeremy Landstra QB Rfr. 6-1 210 44 Ryan Wettstein P Sr. 6-2 206 Jenison, Mich./Jenison Chilton, Wis./Chilton 11 Vinney Mayfield WR So. 5-10 160 46 Ryan Sturdy LB Jr. 5-11 220 Grand Rapids, Mich./East Kentwood Gladstone, Mich./Escanaba 12 Luke Commare QB So. 6-2 200 47 Vince Spiten DB Sr. 6-0 190 Spring Grove, Ill./Marian Catholic Central Madison, Wis./East 13 Chris McDaniel WR Jr. 6-2 200 50 Erik Hecht LB Fr. 5-11 210 Menlo Park, Calif./Sierra CC Vassar, Mich./Vassar 14 Kelly Reed QB Rfr. 6-2 195 54 James Streeter DL Rfr. 6-2 265 Marquette, Mich./Marquette Gowen, Mich./Cedar Spring 15 Kyle Swenor QB Sr. 6-3 205 55 Dan Studer LB So. 6-0 217 Petoskey, Mich./Petoskey Massillon, Ohio/Massillon 16 Matt Skorupka LB So. 6-3 225 56 Adam Lewinski DL Jr. 6-1 297 Trenton, N.J./Fork Union Detroit, Mich./Country Day 16x Jake Simkins QB Fr. 6-3 200 57 Dan Nett OL Sr. 6-3 260 Norway, Mich./Norway Appleton, Wis./East 18 Dan Rickaby P Rfr. 6-0 195 59 Nathan Fechter OL Rfr. 6-5 225 Skandia, Mich./Gwinn Iola, Wis./Iola-Scandinavia 19 Drew Buyarski DB Sr. 6-1 190 60 Seth Arbogast OL Rfr. 6-3 270 Menominee, Mich./Menominee Battle Creek, Mich./Harper Creek 20 Josh Reed DB Rfr. 5-10 195 63 Brad Sutter DL Rfr. 6-3 260 Milwaukee, Wis./Vincent Gladstone, Mich./Gladstone 21 Brandon Forrest DB So. 5-10 180 66 Jeff Beneteau OL Sr. 6-2 280 East Lansing, Mich./Okemos Shelby Township, Mich./Utica Eisenhower 22 Jason Kittle WR So. 6-1 170 68 Greg Frankenfield OL So. 6-2 275 Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central Scottsdale, Arizona/Horizon 23 Wayne Taylor DB So. 5-10 170 70 Cliff Carter OL Jr. 6-3 267 New York, N.Y./Jackson Ishpeming, Mich./Ishpeming 24 Chad Kurian RB So. 5-9 185 71 Robert Boss OL So. 6-5 295 Ishpeming, Mich./Ishpeming Charlevoix, Mich./Charlevoix 25 Gavin Ray LB Jr. 6-1 225 72 Lyle Frailing OL Rfr. 6-7 270 Grass Valley, Calif./Sierra CC Iron River, Mich./West Iron County 26 Eric Mason LB So. 5-10 195 76 Drew Schwartz OL So. 6-3 277 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich./Sault Ste. Marie Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn 27 Corey Woods RB So. 5-10 185 77 Bret Wickstrom OL Jr. 6-5 270 Saginaw, Mich./Nouvel Central Catholic Florence, Wis./Florence 28 Matt Shem DB So. 5-11 180 81 Drew Federau TE Rfr. 6-3 210 Massillon, Ohio/Washington Okemos, Mich./Okemos 29 Ryan Wender DB Sr. 5-10 210 82 Chris Kelm WR Fr. 6-2 185 Kingsford, Mich./Kingsford Iron Mountain, Mich./Iron Mountain 32 Ben Glinski RB Rfr. 5-8 190 83 Arthur Scott WR Rfr. 5-9 170 Crandon, Wis./Crandon Chicago, Ill./Austin 33 Jon Gonda RB Fr. 5-8 175 85 Joe Heath WR Rfr. 6-2 180 Va ssar, Mich./Vassar Marinette, Wis./Marinette 34 Logan Watts RB Rfr. 5-11 200 86 Paul Kraemer WR Rfr. 6-1 175 Iron Mountain, Mich./Iron Mountain Norway, Mich./Norway

Wildcat Football 7 2003 NMU Recruits

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Junior College Dave Ashby LB 6-2 205 Bark River, Mich./Bark River Shane Brossard QB 6-2 175 DeForest, Ill./DeForest Dion Brown RB/DB 5-10 190 Bloomington, Ill./Bloomington/Harper J.C. James Couretas LB 6-0 215 Oxford, Mich./Lake Orion Nick Craft WR 6-3 185 Romeo, Mich./Romeo Shane Crottie DE 6-2 225 Shelby Twp., Mich./Utica Eisenhower Steve Darby DB 5-9 180 Wixom, Mich./Walled Lake Western Tyler Foor DB 6-0 190 Gladwin, Mich./Wyandotte Roosevelt Archie Heath WR 6-1 190 Kenosha, Wis./Tremper Neal Koch WR 6-1 190 Burlington, Wis./Burlington Tyler Larson LB 6-2 205 Calumet, Mich./Calumet Jarrett Lassa OL 6-5 290 Lisle, Ill./Naperville North Mike Mahloch DL 6-3 250 Shawano, Wis./Shawano Ryan Martinac OB/DB 5-10 160 Ishpeming, Mich./Ishpeming Craig McConnell DB 5-10 175 Massillon, Ohio/Washington Reggie McCullough OL 6-0 275 Massillon, Ohio/Washington Chris McDaniel WR 6-1 190 Los Angeles, Calif./Sierra J.C. Clinton Miller WR 6-2 185 Clinton Twp., Mich./Chippewa Valley Jeremy Nelson FS 5-11 190 Ishpeming, Mich./Ishpeming Joe Parks RB 6-3 225 Crivitz, Wis./Crivitz Joe Podschwiet LB 6-1 230 Lockport, Ill./Joliet J.C. Steve Rathje OL 6-3 265 Bay Port, Mich./Lakers Gavin Ray LB 6-2 220 Grass Valley, Calif./Sierra J.C. Dean Roberts LB 6-0 210 Gwinn, Mich./Gwinn J.R. Robinson QB 6-2 200 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada/Winnipeg Daniel Ryan OL/DL 6-4 310 Munising, Mich./Munising D’London Smith DL 6-3 250 Peoria, Ill./Joliet J.C. John Sowders TE 6-3 210 Novi, Mich./Walled Lake Western Deshaun Thompkins FS/RB 5-10 186 Battle Creek, Mich./Central Peter Tuccini FS 6-1 180 Marquette, Mich./Senior Darryl Tucker RB/DB 6-0 180 Lansing, Mich./Everett Corbin Walker DB 5-10 170 Bridgeport, Mich./Bridgeport Troy Ware WR 6-1 185 Bridgeport, Mich./Bridgeport Brent Watson LB 6-3 227 Gladstone, Mich./Gladstone Luke Whitson DE 6-1 250 Bloomington, Ill./Hamilton Southeastern/Harper J.C. Zachery Zanotti LB 6-2 210 Bay City, Mich./Central 2003 Support Staff

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three letters under coach Monte Thelen. Earned Kyle Anderson Logan Barnhart Second-Team All-Conference honors his senior Tight End Running Back year. Also competed in track and field. Finished 6-1, 225, Jr. 5-9, 185, Jr. second in the state in the 110 high hurdles his senior year. Alpena, Mich. Holt, Mich. Personal: Enjoys cutting hair and art. Major field of study is art with an emphasis on electronic imaging. Son of Jeff and Tracy Herrera. Born on 2002: Squad member. 2002: Redshirted. February 26, 1981. 2001: Squad member. 2001: Did not play Robert Boss 2000: Redshirted. High School: A 1999 graduate of Haslett High Offensive Lineman High School: Played offensive tackle and defen- School. Earned three letters playing as a running 6-5, 295, So. sive end at Alpena High School where he earned back and cornerback under coach Charlie Otlewski. two letters under coach David Hills. Named to Career rushing leader at Haslett with 4,727 yards. Charlevoix, Mich. All-GLAC Second Team as a defensive end and Senior year was named to all-state first team, earned All-GLAC Honorable Mention honors at Most Valuable Player of the Lansing Area Dream offensive tackle. Played on baseball teams that Team, and team MVP. Team compiled a 12-1 won two district and a conference championship record his senior year, best in school history, and 2002: Earned first letter as starting left tackle. and also played basketball. Member of the were Class BB state runner-ups. Also competed Named the NMU Freshman of the Year. National Honor Society. in track and field where he was a member of the High School: Earned three letters for football at Personal: Enjoys hunting, fishing and music. school record-setting 4 x 100 meter relay team that Charlevoix High School under Todd Klinger. Played Major field of study is social studies/secondary finished fourth in the state finals. both sides of the ball on the line. Honorable education. Son of Marshall and Lori Anderson. Personal: Enjoys the outdoors, snowmobiling, mention all-state, two-time first team all-confer- Born on September 22, 1981. riding Harleys and fitness. Major field of study ence selection and first team all-region pick. In is health and fitness management. Son of Jim and basketball was a two-time second team pick as he Connie Barnhart. Born on November 6, 1980. was a first team selection for baseball on the all- conference, all-region and all-district teams. Personal: Likes all sports and outdoor activities. Seth Arbogast Undecided on major. Son of Wilson and Judy Boss. Born on October 19, 1983. Offensive Lineman Jeff Beneteau 6-3, 270, Rfr. Offensive Lineman Drew Buyarski Battle Creek, Mich. 6-2, 280, Sr. Shelby Township, Mich. Defensive Back 6-1, 190, Sr. 2002: Redshirted. Menominee, Mich. High School: Played tackle and defensive end at 2002: Earned third letter as starting center. Harper Creek High School where he earned two 2001: Earned second letter as starting offensive letters under Ed Greenman. A two-time all- guard. conference selection. Named to the all-city team. 2000: Lettered as a true freshman. Started several 2002: Picked up third letter. Tallied nine solo Also played basketball and participated in track. games at offensive guard. and seven assisted tackles for 16 total tackles. Personal: Likes to read, enjoys the outdoors and High School: Earned two letters at Eisenhower Had one fumble recovery. likes to listen to music. Undecided on major. Son High School where he played under coach Bob 2001: Lettered for the second straight year. of Mary and Larry Arbogast. Born on March 5, Lantzy, a former Wildcat letterwinner. Named Played in nine games before being sidelined 1984. Offensive Line MVP both junior and senior with a knee injury that required surgery. seasons. Earned all-county honorable mention Recorded 16 solo and 10 assisted tackles. Also honors his senior year when his team compiled had one pass interception, broke up two an 11-3 record and advanced to the state finals. passes, recovered a fumble, forced two fumbles Bill Baker Also competed in wrestling, baseball and track and blocked one kick. Named to the All- Defensive Lineman and field. GLIAC Academic Team. 6-4, 300, So. Personal: Enjoys playing golf, basketball and 2000: Lettered as a true freshman. Saw action being with friends. Majoring in marketing. Son on special teams and in the defensive second- Harvey, Mich. of Clayton and Marian Beneteau. Born on ary. Recorded 13 tackles, broke up one pass, March 17, 1982. forced three fumbles and recovered one fumble. 1999: Redshirted. 2002: Did not play. High School: Versatile athlete at Menominee High School: Played both sides of the ball on Micah Billingsley High School where he played under coach Ken the offensive and defensive lines at Marquette Hofer. Was named to the All-State Defensive High School as he earned two letters under Jim Wide Receiver Team and played in the Michigan All-Star Driscoll. Member of the U.P. All-Dream, all- 6-1, 190, Sr. Game. Was Upper Peninsula Dream Team state and all-conference teams. Also wrestled Aurora Colorado. Offensive Player of the Year and Offensive and where he won two state titles and two world titles. Defensive Player of the Year in the Great Ranked as the top wrestler in the state for two Northern Conference. Junior year, Menominee consecutive years. Had one undefeated wrestling won the Class BB State Championship and season. 2002: Earned second letter. Had five catches for also qualified for the playoffs his senior year. Personal: Likes to hunt. Majoring in physical 95 yards. In track and field, he won the Upper Peninsula education. Son of Bill and Tina Baker. Born on 2001: Earned first letter after transferring to championship in the long jump and high jump November 14, 1981. NMU from Fort Lewis College in Colorado. and was a three-time letterwinner in basketball. Played in nine games. Rushed five times for 33 Personal: Uncle, Bill Buyarski, played at yards, caught one pass for 57 yards and a touch- NMU in 1982. Enjoys lifting weights and all down and returned three kickoffs for 65 yards. sports. Major field of study is athletic High School: Played quarterback and free safety training. Son of Dan and Lana Buyarski. Born at Rangerview High School in Colorado, earning Wildcat Football 9 Joe Campbell Manuel Diaz Brandon Forrest Defensive Back Wide Receiver Defensive Back 6-2, 180, Rfr. 5-9, 170, Jr. 5-10, 180, So. Hillsdale, Mich. Fountain Valley, Calif. East Lansing, Mich.

2002: Redshirted 2002: Lettered as a defensive back. Had 15 High School: Earned three letters at Hillsdale 2002: Lettered as he saw time as a wide receiver total tackles as 11 were solo tackles and four High School by playing under Marc with one catch for 15 yards. Also led the team with tackles were assisted. Lemmerond. First team all-area and all- 14 punt returns for 48 yards. Had 13 kickoff High School: Earned three letters by playing conference. Was MVP of Track team. returns for 189 yards. tailback at Okemos High School under head Personal: Enyos fishing and hunting. 2001: Named NMU’s Freshman of the Year. Saw coach Keith Froelich. Two-time all-conference Majoring in physical education. Son of Rusty action at wide receiver and as a kickoff and punt and all-east side selection. Member of the and Peggy Campbell. Mother attended NMU. returner. Had 15 receptions for 150 yards, re- Lansing State Journal All-Class A Team. Born on October 20, 1983. turned four punts for 25 yards and led the team Three-time all-conference selection in track and with 23 kickoff returns for 470 yards. a two-time all-east side pick. High School: Played wide receiver at Personal: Enjoys writing music and playing Cliff Carter Fountain Valley High School where he earned basketball. Undecided on major. Son of Ted three letters under coach Eric Johnson and and Sherry Forrest. Father played football at Offensive Lineman Jimmy Nolan. Named to All-Conference Western Michigan University and for the 6-3, 267, Jr. Second-Team his senior year and was an All- Hamilton Tigercats of the CFL. Uncle played Conference selection his junior year. Team for Texas. Born on August 3, 1984. Ishpeming, Mich. qualified for playoffs all three years he was on the varsity. Personal: Enjoys football and free lance 2002: Started at right tackle to earn second movie making. Major field of study is letter. business. Son of Manuel and Toni Diaz. Born Lyle Frailing 2001: Saw action at offensive tackle to earn Offensive Lineman first letter. 6-7, 270, Rfr. High School: Earned three letters playing Grant Ebeling offensive tackle and defensive end at Ishpeming Iron River, Mich. High School under coach Jeff Olson. Con- Linebacker cluded career earning all-state first team honors. 6-1, 225, Fr. Also was named to the All-Upper Peninsula Norway, Mich. 2002: Redshirted. Dream Team, was Mid-Peninsula Conference High School: Lettered twice by playing on Lineman of the Year and was a first team all- the offensive and defensive lines at West Iron conference selection. Also, earned All-Upper High School: Played fullback and linebacker County High School under Mike Berutti. Peninsula and all-conference honors in Member of the ABC All-U.P. Team. Two-time basketball. to letter at Norway High School under Brad Grayvold. First Team All-Mid-Peninsula all-conference selection. Wrestling team captain Personal: Enjoys all sports. Father is a 1977 and member of the track team. NMU grad. Majoring in marketing. Son of Conference and Honorable Mention All-U.P. Personal: Enjoys hunting and racing. Personal: Likes to play football and pool. Owen and Claire Carter. Born on March 27, Undecided on major. Son of Jan Frailing. Born 1982. Majoring in industrial technology education. Son of Dave and Carol Ebeling. Cousin Tony on March 5, 1984. Luke Commare Ebeling played for the Widlcats from 1999-02. He is currently a member of the Green Bay Quarterback Blizzard in the Arena Football League II. Born Greg Frankenfield 6-2, 200, So. on April 7, 1983. Offensive Lineman Spring Grove, Ill. 6-2, 275, So. Nathan Fechter Scottsdale, Arizona Offensive Lineman 2002: Squad member. 6-5, 225, Rfr. 2001: Redshirted. High School: Earned three letters at Marian East Lansing, Mich. 2002: Earned first letter. Catholic Central High School where he played 2001: Redshirted. quarterback, cornerback and wide receiver. High School: Earned two letters playing Earned All-Conference honors his junior year offensive center at Horizon High School under 2002: Redshirted. coach Doug Schaffer. Earned All-Conference and was an All-Area selection his senior year. High School: Was the tight end, defensive end Received All-State Academic honors. Also honors and was a two-year scholar-athlete and long snapper as he earned two letters at award winner. played basketball earning All-Area and All- Iola-Scandinavia High School under Scott Conference honors. Personal: Enjoys lifting weights and hanging Erikson. Honorable mention all-conference as a out with friends. Undecided on major field of Personal: Enjoys cars, music, dancing and defensive lineman. Second team all-conference outdoor activities. His father played basketball study. Son of Dennis and Diane Frankenfield. in basketabll as a junior and an unanimous Born on April 20, 1983. at the University of North Dakota. Major field selection as a senior. Also participated in track of study is financial management. Son of Kevin and baseball. and Joan Commare. Born on February 14, Personal: Undecided on major. Son of Larry 1983. Fechter and Laurie Fechter. Born on February 27, 1984.

10 Wildcat Football Brandon Genwright Erik Hecht Jason Kittle Linebacker Linebacker Wide Receiver 5-10, 210, Sr. 5-11, 210, Fr. 6-1, 170, So. Saginaw, Mich. Vassar, Mich. Commerce Twp., Mich.

2002: Earned third letter by leading the team High School: Played fullback and running back with 102 total tackles (51 solo and 51 assisted at Vassar High School where he earned three letters 2002: Squad member. tackles). Had seven and a half tackles for losses under Vince Levielle. First team all-area and all- 2001: Redshirted. and two sacks. Named to the All-GLIAC conference. Was on the varsity basketball team all High School: Played as a wide receiver and de- Football Team as a second team selection. four years. fensive back and also returned kicks at Walled Named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Personal: Enjoys sports, fishing and camping. Lake Central High School where he was a three- Week for his performance against Mercyhurst. Undecided on major. Son of Connie Hecht. Born time letterwinner under coach Chuck Apap. Was Named the NMU Linebacker of the Year. on September 22, 1983. named to the all-state honorable mention team 2001: Earned second letter. Recorded nine solo and also was an all-area selection. and 10 assisted tackles including one tackle for Personal: Undecided on major field of study. Son a loss. Mark Jackan of Jan Kittle-Kohlhorst. Born on January 4, 1983. 2000: Lettered as a true freshman. Saw action at fullback and on special teams. Did not carry the Fullback Paul Kraemer ball. Had five total tackles. 6-2, 250, Jr. Wide Receiver High School: Played fullback and linebacker at Appleton, Wis. Buena Vista High School where he earned three 6-1, 175, Rfr. letters under coach Perry Myles. Served as team on November 16, 1983. Norway, Mich. captain and was Defensive Most Valuable Player. Earned All-Area Honorable Mention honors. Also competed in track and field. 2002: Redshirted. 2002: Redshirted. Personal: Likes to watch movies, listen to music, 2001: Lettered as a true freshman. Played at High School: Lettered all four years as a wide play drums, lift weights and browse the internet. offensive guard and on special teams. receiver at Norway High School under Brad Major field of study is sociology. Uncle, Brian High School: Three-time letterwinner at Appleton Grayvold. All-U.P. junior and senior year. Special Booker, played at North Carolina A & T. Son of East High School under coach Patrick Schwanke. Teams Player of the Year junior year. Also Anthony Genwright and Dan and Iris Childs. Named to all-state team by the Associated Press, participated in basketball and track. Born on April 10, 1982. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and Wisconsin Foot- Personal: Like to hunt, fish and bike. Undecided ball Coaches Association. Played in the Shrine on major. Son of Bill and Ann Kraemer. Born on Bowl and served as team co-captain. Team com- November 26, 1983. Ben Glinski piled a 22-11 record during his three years on the Running Back varsity and were conference champions in 1998. Also played baseball. 5-8, 190, Rfr. Personal: Major field of study is biology. Son Chad Kurian Crandon, Wis. of Bob and Terry Jackan. Born on August 16, Running Back 5-9, 185, So. 2002: Redshirted. Ishpeming, Mich. High School: Played fullback and earned three Chris Kelm letters at Crandon High School under Jim VanZile. Wide Receiver Senior season earned the MVP, Mr. Hustle and 6-2, 185, Fr. Most Improved awards. Also played basketball, baseball and golf. Iron Mountain, Mich. 2002: Played on special teams to earn first letter. Personal: Enjoys weightlifting and surfing the 2001: Redshirted. net. Majoring in computer science. Son of Eugene 1983. High School: Played tailback and free safety at Glinski and Evelyn Glinski. Born on December Ishpeming High School earning four letters under 26, 1981. 2002: Played at St. Cloud State University as a coach Jeff Olson. Capped career by being named wide receiver. to the all-state, All-Upper Peninsula and All-Mid- High School: Played at wide receiver and as a Peninsula Conference teams. Senior year, team Joe Heath defensive back at Iron Mountain High School won District Championship and were regional Wide Receiver under Tom Wender where he earned two letters. finalists. Also competed in basketball where he earned all-conference honorable mention honors. 6-2, 180, Rfr. First Team All-U.P. Class ABC as a wide receiver. All-Mid-Peninsula Conference First Team as a Personal: Enjoys football, basketball and base- Marinette, Wis. wide receiver and defensive back. Earned three ball and working with computers. Undecided on letters in basketball as he was a two-time second major field of study. Son of Dan and Carol Kurian. team all-conference selection. Born on November 19, 1982. 2002: Redshirted. Personal: Like to play tennis and watch sports High School: Played multiple positions such as on television. Majoring in history. Son of John and wide receiver, linebacker, tight end and center at Kathy Kelm. Born on July 16, 1983. Marinette Catholic Central High School to earn three letters under coach Mike Farley. Awarded the Best Attitude Award. Lettered in baseball four times. Personal: Likes to snowboard. Undecided on major. Son of Dan and Jane Heath. Born on July 4, 1984.

Wildcat Football 11 Nick Mauthe Joel Kurzynske Adam Lewinski Wide Receiver Linebacker Defensive Line 6-2, 190, So. 6-2, 230, So. 6-1, 297, Jr. Barron, Wis. Pulaski, Wis. Detroit, Mich.

2002: Squad member. 2002: Earned second letter. Had 14 total 2002: Earned first letter as he had 12 receptions 2001: Redshirted. tackles (four solo and 10 assisted). Started at for 247 yards with two touchdowns. High School: Played linebacker at Pulaski High nose tackle. 2001: Redshirted. Named Offensive Scout School earning three letters under coach Phil Mor- 2001: Saw action on special teams and as a Team Player of the Year. gan. Was team captain and earned all-area and all- back-up in the defensive line to earn first letter. High School: Three-time letterwinner at conference honors. 1998 team won Bay Confer- Recorded nine tackles, including one quarterback Barron High School under coach Ken Mueller. ence championship. Also earned All-Area and sack and recovered one fumble. Played at wide receiver, in the defensive All-Conference honors in baseball. 2000: Redshirted. backfield, returned punts and kickoffs. Senior Personal: Enjoys hunting, fishing and lifting High School: Played on state championship year was named to the All-Northwest Confer- weights. Major field of study is nursing. Son of team at Detroit Country Day High School under ence First Team and was also an all-area and all- Len and Karen Kurzynske. Born on February 7, coach Dan Maclean. Team compiled a 10-3 conference first team selection. Also earned all- 1983. record to win Division Five Championship. conference honors in basketball and his senior Also competed in track and field and hockey. year finished eighth in the long jump at the state Personal: Major field of study is marketing. track and field finals. Jeremy Landstra Son of Mary Lewinski. Born on October 1, Personal: Enjoys being with friends, watching Quarterback 1982. movies, working out and playing Nintendo. 6-1, 210, Rfr. Undecided on major field of study. Uncle, Bill Leonhard, played baseball at Mankato State in Jenison, Mich. the 70’s. Son of Tom Mauthe and Jackie David Lucas Schmiedlin. Born on October 30, 1982. 2002: Redshirted. Running Back High School: Earned three letters at Jenison High School by playing quarterback and outside 5-10, 170, Rfr. libnebacker for Dave Larkin. All-conference and Iron Mountain, Mich. Vinney Mayfield all-area selection. Member of the Grand Rapids Wide Receiver Dream Team. All-state pick. Passed for 2,650 5-10, 160, So. yards for most yards in a season. District, re- 2002: Redshirted. gional and state champion in wrestling. High School: Played for Chris Hofer and earned Grand Rapids, Mich. Personal: Like to hang out, hunt and wrestle. two letters at Kingsford High School. Two-time Undecided on major. Son of Robert and Roberta all-conference selection. Offensive and Defen- Lundstra. Born on August 19, 1983. sive Player of the Year for conference. Two-time All-U.P. Dream Team. U.P. Offensive Player of 2002: Saw action as a wide receiver and on spe- the Year. Also participated in track, basketball cial teams to earn first letter as a true freshman. and wrestling. Led the team with 15 kickoff returns for 317 yards. Ken Laverty Had six punt returns for 40 yards. Had 12 catches Linebacker Personal: Enjoys sports and music. Majoring in elementary education. Son of David Lucas and for 69 yards. 6-0, 200, Rfr. Vicki Lucas. Born on September 2, 1983. High School: Picked up three letters by playing Norwich, Conn. quarterback and defensive back at East Kentwood High School under John Shillito. All-conference and all-area. Member of the Grand Rapids Area Dream Team and honorable mention all-state. Was 2002: Redshirted. all-conference in basketball. All-conference, all- High School: Attended Norwich Free Academy Eric Mason area and all-state in track. where he played fullback, tail back and linebacker Linebacker Personal: Likes to play video games. Majoring in history. Son of Nathan and Elaise Mayfield. for Steve Robichand as he lettered three times. 5-10, 195, So. Was all-league, all-area, all-state and a scholar-ath- Born on March 22, 1984. lete. Lettered in lacrosse. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Personal: Enjoys sports and music. Undecided on major. Son of Bernard and Christine Laverty. Brandon McGraw Born August 29, 1984. 2002: Earned first letter by playing some time in the defensive backfield. Had three total tackles Running Back (one solo and two assisted). 5-7, 190, Fr. High School: Played at Sault Area Hugh School Saginaw, Mich. under Barry Pierson where he earned three letters as a linebacker and guard. Second team all-confer- ence as a linebacker and guard. Won the David Ropley Award. High School: Earned two letters by playing Personal: Likes to fish, hunt and lifting weights. corner back and running back at Nouvel High Undecided on major. Son of Steve and Cathy School under Mike Boyd. Played baseball and Mason. Born of July 31, 1983. wrestled. Personal: Enjoys hunting and fishing. Will ma- jor in criminal justice. Son of Patrick and Susan McGraw. Brother, Ryan, plays baseball at Coastal Carolina. Born on March 23, 1984.

12 Wildcat Football Chris Messano Dan Nett Steve Pekny Wide Receiver Offensive Lineman Fullback 6-1, 170, Sr. 6-3, 260, Sr. 5-11, 215, Jr. Shelby Township, Mich. Appleton, Wis. Elmhurst, Ill.

2002: Lettered for the third straight year. Had 2002: Lettered as a back-up at center. Named to 2002: Squad member. 31 receptions for 304 yards. Averaged over the GLIAC Football All-Academic Team. 2001: Earned first letter. Played on several spe- nine yards a reception. 2001: Moved into starting position at offensive cial teams and saw action as back-up fullback. 2001: Lettered for the second straight year. center and earned team award as Most Valuable Carried the ball three times for 13 yards, had one Had 14 pass receptions for 180 yards and one Offensive Lineman. Named to the All-GLIAC pass reception for two yards and had five tackles. touchdown. Averaged 12.9 yards per reception Academic Team for the second straight year. 2000: Redshirted. including a career-long 43-yard catch. 2000: Squad member. Named to the All-GLIAC High School: Two-time letterwinner at York 2000: Named Freshman of the Year. Had 20 Academic Team. High School where he played fullback, tight end pass receptions for 224 yards and two 1999: Redshirted. and linebacker under coach Gary Growinkle. Was touchdowns. Averaged 11.2 yards per catch. High School: Earned two letters playing offen- co-captain and defensive MVP. Senior year, team High School: Three-time letterwinner at sive guard and defensive tackle under coach Pat advanced to the state quarterfinals. Also com- Eisenhower High School where be played wide Schwanke. Named to the Associated Press All- peted in wrestling and volleyball. receiver and defensive back for coach Bob State First-Team, was all-region first team, Fox Personal: Enjoys skiing and snowboarding. Lantzy. Senior year he was named to the Valley Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year Majoring in physical education. Son of John and Detroit Free Press All-State Team and was also and a first team all-conference pick. Played in the Mary Sue Pekny. Born on May 11, 1982. named to the all-metro, all-east, all-county and state Shrine Bowl. Senior year, team was 11-1 all-conference teams. Concluded career with and advanced to the third round of the state play- 142 pass receptions for 2,035 yards and a offs. Also lettered in track and field. Gavin Ray single-season record of 56 receptions. Also Personal: Enjoys playing basketball, golf, hunt- competed in track and field. ing and fishing. Major field of study is sociology. Linebacker Personal: Enjoys all sports and snowboarding. Son of Dan Nett and Linda Reh. Born on June 5, 6-1, 225, Jr. Majoring in physical education. Son of Richard 1981. Grass Valley, Calif. Messano and Mary Ann Messano-Gadula. Born on February 16, 1982. 2000-02: Played linebacker at Sierra College in Luke Mullins Justin Orvis Rocklin, Calif under Jeff Tisdel. All-Bay Valley Tight End Conference. Defensive MVP of the Shrine Bowl. Defensive Lineman High School: Lettered three times at Colfax High 6-5, 221, Sr. 6-0, 285, So. School under head coach Tony Martello where he Port Washington, Wis. played middle/outside linebacker and running back. Grand Ledge, Mich. All-league selection. In basketball was named the best defensive player. 2002: Lettered as he had five catches for 51 Personal: Enjoys all sports. Majoring in sec- 2002: Lettered by seeing time at nose tackle. yards. Had three total tackles (one solo and two ondary education. Son of David and Maureen 2001: Squad member. Starter at tight end Ray. Born on June 5, 1981. assisted). before suffering a broken leg that sidelined him High School: Lettered three times at Grand for the season. Had six pass receptions for 51 Ledge High School under Pat O’Reefe as he yards. Adam Rebella played on the defensive line as a tackle and end. 2000: Squad member. Defensive Line Two-time all-city pick. All-area and All-Area 1999: Redshirted. Dream Team. All-state as a senior. All-city High School: Three-year starter at offensive 6-4, 275, Rfr. three times in track in the shot put. and defensive end at Port Washington High Marquette, Mich. Personal: Enjoys outdoor activities and School where he played under coach Al Urness. fishing. Undecided on major. Son of William Also lettered in basketball. and Charisse Mullins. Born on November 17, Personal: Enjoys playing basketball and 1983. 2002: Redshirted. listening to music. Cousins, Herb Orvis, played High School: Lettered twice, as an offensive football with Baltimore and Detroit and Butch and defensive tackle, at Marquette Senior High Wedin was on the 1960 Olympic ski jumping School under NMU alum John Tiziani. Member team. Major field of study is secondary of the All-U.P. Dream Team as an offensive tackle. eduation. Son of Andrew and Ann Orvis. All-conference as an offensive tackle. Born on November 25, 1980. Personal: Enjoys baseball. Son of Paul and Cathy Rebella. Majoring in business. Cousin, Jayme Rebella, runs track at the University of Tennensee. Born on December 24, 1983.

Wildcat Football 13 Josh Reed Drew Schwartz Josh Sherko Defensive Back Offensive Lineman Defensive End 5-10, 195, Rfr. 6-3, 277, So. 6-3, 212, Sr. Milwaukee, Wis. Dearborn, Mich. Lockport, Ill.

2002: Redshirted. 2002: Squad member. 2002: Lettered for the third time as a starter at High School: Lettered three times as a linebacker 2001: Redshirted. outside linebacker. Had 60 total tackles (32 solo and running back at Vincent High School under and 28 assisted). Led team with 10.5 tackles for High School: Played offensive tackle at losses for 62 yards. Had a team-high eight sacks Adam Walker. All-conference and an all-area pick. Dearborn High School where he earned two Ranked 10th in the nation in 2001 in chess. for 53 yards. Named to the 2002 Verizon College Personal: Enjoys all sports and chess. Son of letters and served as team captain. Academic All-Distric IV Football Team as a first Terrence and Nobie Reed. Undecided on major. Personal: Enjoys hiking and lifting weights. team selection for defense. Named to the GLIAC Born on August 21, 1984. Undecided on major field of study. Son of Rob Football All-Academic Team. and Donna Schwartz. Born on September 2, 2001: Lettered for the second time after seeing 1983. action as both a starter and a key back-up at de- fensive end. Had 27 total tackles including 15 Dan Rickaby solos. Recorded six tackles for losses including Punter three quarterback sacks for minus 13 yards. Also 6-0, 195, Rfr. Arthur Scott recovered one fumble and forced one fumble. Wide Receiver Named to the All-GLIAC Academic Team for the Skandia, Mich. second straight year. 5-9, 170, Rfr. 2000: Earned first letter after seeing extensive 2002: Redshirted. Chicago, Ill. action at defensive end and on special teams. High School: Lettered twice at Gwinn High Recorded 15 tackles, including two quarterback School under Dick Mettlach as a quarterback, sacks for minus three yards. Named to the All- punter and kicker. Two-time captain of team. 2002: Redshirted. GLIAC Academic Team. Special Teams Player of the Year senior campaign. High School: Lettered at Austin Community 1999: Redshirted. Participated in basketball and track. Academy as Steve Tadlock was his coach as he High School: Two-time letterwinner at Lockport Personal: Likes to lift weights and music. Un- played as a wide receiver, free safety and as a High School where he played linebacker under decided on major. Son of Sandi Ruotsi. Born on kickoff and punt returner. Named to the all- coach Brett Kooi. Received All-State Special April 17, 1984. conference team and as a member of the Gridiron Mention and was named to the All-Area and All- Great. Also participated in track and wrestling. Conference Teams. Senior year, team compiled a Personal: Enjoys sports and reading. Majoring 10-2 record and lost in the state quarterfinals. Also Pat Rouzard in engineering. Son of Arthur Scott Jr. and Vanester competed in track and field where he finished sev- Scott. Born on February 27, 1983. enth in the state in the high jump his junior year. Wide Receiver Personal: Enjoys fishing and golf. Major field 6-3, 185, Sr. of study is accounting. Son of George and Lynda Miami, Fla. Sherko. Born on April 27, 1981. Matt Shem Jake Simkins 2002: Lettered as a wide receiver. Second on the Defensive Back Quarterback team with 64 receptions for 622 yards and two 5-11, 180, So. 6-3, 200, Fr. touchdowns. Averaged almost 10 yards a catch. Norway, Mich. 2001: Played at Sierra College where he was a Massillon, Ohio first team all-conference selection as a wide re- ceiver. High School: Lettered twice in football at Nor- High School: Lettered all four years at Miami 2002: Lettered for the first time. Started at left way High School under Brad Grayvold where he Beach Senior High School under head coach Rick corner where he registered 46 total tackles (31 played quarterback, kicker, punter and free safety. Divita as a wide receiver. Named to the All-Dade solo and 15 assisted). Had one interception. First Team All-Mid-Peninsula Conference as a County Team. Also played basketball and ran Named to the GLIAC Football All-Academic quarterback and kicker. All-U.P. Dream Team as track. Team. a quarterback. Also participated in golf, basket- Personal: Enjoys playing basketball. Majoring 2001: Redshirted. ball and track. in criminal justice. Born on October 28, 1980. High School: Played cornerback at Massillon Personal: Likes to hunt, fish and play PS2. Washington High School where he earned two Majoring in physical education. Son of Wayne letters under coach Rick Shepas. Earned All- and Jenny Simkins. Born on January 2, 1984. County honors. Also competed in track and field earning district and regional championships and finished fourth in the state in the 400 meter dash. Personal: Enjoys most sports, hunting and fishing. Major field of study is biology. Son of Donald and Jane Shem. Born on July 15, 1982.

14 Wildcat Football Matt Skorupka James Streeter Brad Sutter Linebacker Defensive Lineman Defensive Lineman 6-3, 225, So. 6-2, 265, Rfr. 6-3, 260, Rfr. Trenton, N.J. Gowen, Mich. Gladstone, Mich.

2002: Saw time in the linebacking corps to earn 2002: Redshirted. 2002: Redshirted. first letter. Tallied seven total tackles (four solo High School: Lettered three times at Cedar High School: Lettered twice at Gladstone High and three assisted tackles). Springs High School as an offensivfe lineman, de- School under John Mileski where he played along High School: Lettered all four years at Sparta fensive tackle and defensive end. All-area. Bas- the offensive and defensive lines. Two-time all- High School under Pat Shea as a quarterback and ketball team captain. conference selection as an offensive tackle. All- linebacker. Did a post-graduate year at Fork Union Personal: Enjoys to hunt, fish and play basket- U.P. senior year. Military Academcy under John Shuman. All-con- ball. Majoring in social studies education. Son of Personal: Enjoys fishing and hunting. Unde- ference quarterback senior year. Second team All- Lyle Streeter and Shelly Robinson. Born Novem- cided on major. Son of Joe and Sabine Sutter. West New Jersey as a quarterback. ber 11, 1983. Born on July 7, 1983. Personal: Enjoys working out, lifting weights, reading and listening to music. Majoring in politi- Dan Studer cal science (pre-law). Son of George and Nancy Kyle Swenor Skorupka. Father played collegiate football at Linebacker Quarterback Memphis State and at William Paterson College. 6-0, 217, So. 6-3, 205, Jr. Born on October 29, 1982. Massillon, Ohio Petoskey, Mich.

Vince Spiten 2002: Redshirted. 2002: Started at quarterback to earn first letter. Defensive Back 2001: Earned first letter. Played on special teams Passed for 2,839 yards on 269-462-20 with 14 6-0, 190, Sr. and as a back-up linebacker. Moved into starting touchdown passes. Rushed for 104 yards on 88 line-up late in the season because of injuries. Re- carries. Threw for 314 yards against Mercyhurst. Madison, Wis. corded 34 total tackles including 13 solos. Had Named the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week seven tackles for losses including two quarter- for his performance against Wayne State as he back sacks for minus 13 yards. passed for 310 yards and four touchdowns. 2002: Squad member. 2000: Redshirted. Named Outstanding Defen- Named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention 1999-00: Played at Rochester Community and sive Scout Team Player. Team. Tech College as a free safety. Team was the NJCAA High School: Played at heralded Massillon High 2001: Squad member. Played in three games after III National Championship. All-MCCC as a free School where he was a three-time letterwinner at transferring from Iowa State University. Com- safety. linebacker playing under coach Rick Shepas. Was pleted 18 of 35 passes for 189 yards with one High School: Played at Madison East High tri-captain his senior year on a 10-0 team. Was a touchdown and three interceptions. School as a defensive back. WHBC Radio All-Stark County First-Team line- High School: Played quarterback and punted at Personal: Son of Julie Marks. Born on August backer and received Honorable Mention on sev- Petoskey High School where he was a two-time 17, 1979. eral All-Stark County teams. Also lettered in track letterwinner under coach Dave Farris. Two-time and field and in power lifting. All-Conference selection who set school records Personal: Enjoys lifting weights, all sports, fish- for most touchdown passes in a season and most Sydney St. Hilaire ing and reading. Father played center for Bowling career passing yards. Also earned two letters in Green State University from 1972-75. Major field basketball and four letters in track and field, set- Defensive Back of study is education. Son of Steve and Betsy ting a school record in the 300 hurdles and mile 5-9, 170, Sr. Studer. Born on November 5, 1980. relay team. Miami, Fla. Personal: Enjoys all sports, the outdoors, camp- Ryan Sturdy ing and snowboarding. Father played football at Central Michigan, brother Tyler played football Linebacker at Penn State and sister Anne ran cross country at 2002: Started at right corner to pick up first let- 5-11, 220, Jr. ter. Had 43 total tackles (30 solo and 13 assisted). Hope College. Major field of study is construc- Had one interception for 56 yards. Gladstone, Mich. tion management. Son of Dwayne and Peggy 2000-01: Played at Sierra College where he was Swenor. Born on August 22, 1980. first team all-conference. 2002: Squad member. High School: Earned four letters at Miami Beach 2001: Squad member. High School under Rick Divita as a defensive back, Wayne Taylor 2000: Did Not Play. Running back and wide receiver. Honorable Men- High School: Earned two letters at Escanaba Defensive Back tion All-Dade County. Was Co-MVP of track High School playing fullback and linebacker un- 5-10, 170, So. team. der former NMU gridder Dan Flynn. Was team Personal: Enjoys reading and working out. New York, N.Y. captain and played on two teams that advanced Majoring in criminal justice. Son of Irlin and Marie to the first round of the state playoffs. Also, was St. Hilaire. team captain and an Upper Peninsula champion High School: Played, running back, defensive in wrestling and earned two letters in track and back and wide receiver at Andrew Jackson High field. School under Jim Ryan. Also played baseball. Personal: Enjoys most sports and lifting weights. Personal: Enjoys computers, checkers, racquet- Two aunts are graduates of NMU. Major field of ball and motor cycle racing. Major field of stude study is secondary education. Son of Steve and is secondary education (English). Son of Dor- Sandra Sturdy. Born on February 8, 1982. othy Dawkins. Born on November 15, 1970.

Wildcat Football 15 Logan Watts Ryan Wettstein Corey Woods Running Back Punter Running Back 5-11, 200, Rfr. 6-2, 206, Sr. 5-10, 185, So. Iron Mountain, Mich. Chilton, Wis. Saginaw, Mich.

2002: Redshirted. 2002: Handled all the punting chores for the 2002: Lettered for the first time.Rushed for 193 High School: Earned two letters at Iron Moun- Wildcats as he averaged over 41 yards a punt. Had yards on 48 carries. Caught 18 passes for 128 tain High School under Tom Wender where he 16 punts witin the 20-yard line. Lettered for the yards. Had two rushing touchdowns. Named to played fullback, halfback, linebacker and defen- third time. Named to the GLIAC All-Conference the GLIAC Football All-Academic Team. sive end. All-conference as a fullback. First Team Football Team as a first team selection as the 2001: Redshirted. All-U.P. as a full back. punter. High School: Earned three letters as a running Personal: Enjoys all sports. Majoring in con- 2001: Named to the All-GLIAC First-Team and back at Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High struction management. Son of Jack and Donna selected the Wildcats Outstanding Special Teams School under coach Mike Boyd. Named to All- Watts. Born on April 25, 1984. player. Was the only punter in the GLIAC to Area First Team and received All-State Honorable average over 40 yards for the season. He punted Mention honors. Also competed in track and field. 61 times for a 42.8 average, second-best in NMU Personal: Major field of study is health. Son of Ryan Wender history and fourth-best in Division II. Set a new Debia Woods. Born on January 22, 1983. school and GLIAC record with an 89-yard punt vs. Defensive Back Findlay. Had 21 punts inside the 20-yard line. 5-10, 210, Sr. 2000: Lettered as a true freshman, handling all the Iron Mountain, Mich. team’s punting. Punted 52 times for a 34.5 average and had seven punts inside the 20-yard line. High School: Three-time letterwinner at Chilton High School where he punted, kicked, played tight 2002: Lettered for second time. Had 14 total end and defensive end under coach Scott Fritz. tackles (eight solo and six assisted). Had three Earned All-State Honorable Mention honors and tackles for losses for 25 yards. Tied for second on was a First-Team All-Region and All-Conference the team with three sacks for 25 yards. Named to punter and kicker. Also competed in golf and the GLIAC Football All-Academic Team. baseball. 2001: Redshirted. Personal: Enjoys skiing, hunting and fishing. 2000: Lettered as a true freshman, seeing action in Major field of study is marketing. Son of Bob and the defensive secondary and on special teams. Had Kim Wettstein. Born on February 16, 1982. four tackles. High School: Played fullback, linebacker and safety at Kingsford High School earning two letters under former Wildcat gridder Chris Hofer. Named Bret Wickstrom to the All-Upper Peninsula Dream Team as a running back and earned All-Great Northern Con- Offensive Line ference First-Team honors. Captain and team 6-5, 270, Jr. MVP his senior year and was named team’s Out- Florence, Wis. standing Running Back as a junior and senior. Was named MVP of track and field team and was selected Northern Michigan Bank’s Outstanding Male Athlete/Scholar. 2002: Redshirted. Personal: Enjoys playing the guitar, reading, 2001: Started all 11 games at offensive tackle. hunting and lifting weights. Cousin, Jason Wender, Named Wildcats Most Improved Player. was a four-time NMU letterwinner. Major field of 2000: Redshirted. study is education. Son of Gary and Paula Wender. High School: Three-year letterwinner at Florence Born on November 2, 1981. High School under coach Dave LaPointe. Earned First-Team All-Conference honors on both of- fense and defense. Played on back-to-back 8 and 1 teams that advanced to the first and third round of the state playoffs. Also competed in track and field, basketball and baseball. Personal: Enjoys most sports, hunting, fishing, reading and lifting weights. Son of Jim and Penny Wickstrom. Major field of study is athletic train- ing. Born on February 21, 1982.

16 Wildcat Football 2003 Outlook

The Northern Michigan football squad is rushing TDs. If Abram McCoy can regain looking to build upon their fifth place finish in his eligibility, he will be an added bonus to the 2002 GLIAC standings. NMU concluded the backfield. McCoy in 2002 was the the 2002 campaign with an overall mark of 6-5 second leading ground gainer on the squad and a 6-4 record in the conference. It is also with 308 yards on 52 carries. the second year of the Doug Sams Era as he Swenor’s favorite target Brandon will be have a full year under his belt with his Munson and his 76 receptions for 950 yards system in place. A year ago many questions is gone, but Pat Rouzard who was second surrounded the team, but this year should be on the team with 64 receptions and 622 different, as many of those questions have yards is back in the fold. Munson also led been answered. the team in all-purpose yardage, averaging When Doug Sams entered his first season a 86.4 yards per game. H-Back, Chris year ago he was puzzled by some of the Messano was third in 2002 with 31 missing pieces. “I think the second season we receptions for 304 yards returns for his have a lot of fewer question marks than we did senior season. a year ago,” Sams said. “We think that we On the other side of the ball the ‘Cats have some good people here and good people will be led by Brandon Genwright a Second who are coming in.” The ‘Cats signed about 40 Team All-GLIAC performer in 2002. recruits. “We thought that we had a strong Genwright in 2002 led the ‘Cats with 102 recruiting class,” Sams added. “I think it is a total tackles (51 solo and 51 assisted) as he good quality class with 10 guys who could be also had three forced fumbles. Along the an immediate impact.” front the lone returning starter is Adam With the return of 30 letterwinners the Lewinski at nose tackle. Both end spots are Wildcats should have plenty of experience up for grabs. One of the spots could go to coming back. The ‘Cats return six starters on Josh Sherko as he played at one of the outside Kyle Swenor had a record-setting season for the offense and five on defense. An added bonus linebacker positions in 2002. He registered 60 Wildcats completing 269 of 462 passes for 2,839 is that the ‘Cats will have back in the fold the total tackles (32 solo and 28 assisted) in 2002 yards in 2002. punter and kicker. and led the ‘Cats with 10.5 tackles for losses On offense the ‘Cats return three starters up for 62 yards. front. Robert Boss, a sophomore, is the The defensive backfield will need to fill the leading candidate at left tackle. Jeff Beneteau is holes at the strong safety and free safety Mayfield had 12 receptions for 69 yards. the returning starter at center as he will be positions. The corners will be manned by The 2003 schedule for the ‘Cats will be entering his senior campaign. The third Matt Shem at the left corner and Sydney St. challenging. NMU has their first three games returning starter along the line is Cliff Carter, a Hilaire at the right corner. Shem had 46 total on the road as they open the season at NCAA junior, as he was at the right tackle. The tight tackles (31 solo and 15 assisted) in 2002 with I-AA Northern Iowa before jumping into end position lost two seniors who were there. one interception. St. Hilaire had 43 total GLIAC play. The second weekend of the Justin Orvis is the lone returning letterwinner tackles (30 solo and 13 assisted) last season season has the ‘Cats traveling to Erie, Pa. to at the tight end spot. He had five catches for along with one interception. tangle with Mercyhurst. For the third game of 95 yards and one touchdown in 2002. “The Both of the legs return for the ‘Cats on the the season the ‘Cats are at Ferris State. one area of offense that concerns us a little is special team. Punter Ryan Wettstein averaged Indianapolis will be the first home game for the the tight end spot,” Sams said. almost 42 yards a punt in 2002 will continue ‘Cats in 2003 on Sept. 27. Hillsdale is on the Last year the ‘Cats used the passing game to with the punting chores as he was named to schedule for the ‘Cats on Oct. 4 before NMU set up the run. Kyle Swenor returns to anchor the All-GLIAC All-Conference Football Team plays the defending NCAA II National the backfield. He led the ‘Cats in 2002 with as a first team selection. His longest punt of Champions Grand Valley at the Superior 2,943 yards in total offense. Through the air, 2002 was 57 yards. Kicker Kyle Marotz was Dome on Oct. 11. The final five weekends of Swenor was 269-462-20 for 2,839 yards and 12-of-16 in field goals with his longest boot at the season the ‘Cats have three home games 14 touchdowns. Swenor on the ground had 48 yards. He was 31-33 in extra points. against Wayne State (Oct. 25), Michigan Tech 104 yards on 88 carries, which ranked him “When you have both your kicker and punter (Nov. 1) and Northwood (Nov. 15). NMU fourth on the squad. back you have to be happy,” Sams added. will face Ashland (Oct. 18) and Saginaw Valley He established new single-season records Manuel Diaz, returns, as he led the ‘Cats (Nov. 8) on the road. “The thing about the for total offense (2,943 yards), most yards last year with 14 punt returns and was second league from top to bottom, it is a great league. passing (2,839), most passing attempts (462) on the squad with 13 kick returns as he There is not a bad team in the league,” Sams and most completions (269). He also tied the averaged over 14 yards a kick return. said. school record for most interceptions (20). Sophomore Vinny Mayfield led the ‘Cats with The ‘Cats took the steps necessary last Joining Swenor in the backfield will be 15 kick returns for 317 yards, an average of season to be in the top half of the GLIAC. Corey Woods who was third on the team in over 21 yards, is back in the fold. He was They even won a game on the road for the first 2002 with 193 yards on 48 carries. Out of the second on the team last season in punt returns time in two seasons. For the ‘Cats to continue backfield, Woods was fourth on the team last with six punt returns. “One area where we the move up the GLIAC ladder all the parts year with 18 catches for 128 yards. Terrell would like to improve on is the return game,” must come together. Goldsmith the leading rusher in 2002 will not Sams said. Both Diaz and Mayfield are wide be back in 2003 as he led the ‘Cats with 731 receivers along with their special team duties. yards on 170 carries and a team-high 14 Diaz had one catch last year for 15 yards while

Wildcat Football 17 2002 Game Summaries

Game 1: Sept. 7, 2002 Game 2: Sept. 14, 2002 Game 3: Sept. 17, 2002 NMU at St. Cloud State Mercyhurst at NMU Ferris State at NMU St. Cloud, Minn. Attendance: 1,898 Marquette, Mich. Attendance: 5,749 Marquette, Mich. Attendance: 3,116

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F NMU 0 7 0 10 17 Mercyhurst 7 0 0 0 7 Ferris State 3 0 0 0 3 St. Cloud 16 8 7 14 45 NMU 14 0 20337 NMU 3 7 7017

Scoring Summary Scoring Summary Scoring Summary First Quarter First Quarter First Quarter SCSU - Nelson 29-yd pass from Heckendor (Orndorff kick) NMU - Goldsmith 3-yd run (Marotz kick) FSU - Perez 34-yd field goal SCSU - Rohman safety NMU - Goldsmith 1-yd run (Marotz kick) NMU - Marotz 45-yd field goal SCSU - Ploeckelm 42-yd pass from Heckendor (Orndorff MC - Mackar 33-yd interception return (Repucci kick) Second Quarter kick) Second Quarter NMU - Mauthe 26-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) Second Quarter No scoring Third Quarter NMU - Rouzard 8-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) Third quarter NMU - Swenor 5-yd run (Marotz kick) SCSU - Huebner 3-yd pass from Heckendor (Nelson pass NMU - Orvis 16-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) Fourth Quarter reception) NMU - Rouzard 24-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) No scoring NMU - Coster 40-yd field goal NMU - Genwright 48-yd interception return (Marotz Third Quarter kick) Team Statistics NMU FSU SCSU - Huebner 16-yd passs from Heckendor (Orndorff Fourth Quarter First Downs 14 13 kick) NMU - Marotz 48-yd field goal Rushes-Yards 36-76 31-85 Fourth Quarter Passing Yards 242 158 SCSU - Heckendor 1-yd run (Orndorff kick) Team Statistics NMU MC Total Offense 318 243 NMU - Munson 9-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) First Downs 25 14 Passing 23-36-3 16-42-2 NMU - Marotz 28-yd field goal Rushes-Yards 40-130 31-60 Fumbles/Lost 3/2 0/0 SCSU - Hatton 2-yd run (Orndorff kick) Passing Yards 314 179 Penalties/Yards 5/40 6/59 Total Offense 444 239 Punts/Avg. 7/42.7 9/33.8 Passing 29-40-2 14-33-1 Team Statistics NMU SCSU Fumbles/Lost 3/1 4/3 First Downs 12 30 Penalties/Yards 5/57 5/45 Rushes-Yards 13-9 53-210 Punts/Avg. 3/40.7 7/37.4 Passing Yards 299 289 Total Offense 308 499 Passing 28-52-2 20-37-2 Fumbles/Lost 4/1 1/1 Penalties/Yards 9/81 7/66 Punts/Avg. 6/45.0 4/36.5

Game 4: Sept. 28, 2002 Game 5: Oct. 5, 2002 Game 6: Oct. 12, 2002 NMU at Indianapolis Hillsdale at NMU NMU at Grand Valley Indianapolis, Ind. Attendance: 2,500 Marquette, Mich. Attendance: 3,579 Allendale, Mich. Attendance: 9,560

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F NMU 7 7 3724 Hillsdale 0 10 6 7 23 NMU 0 0 7714 Indianapolis 0 3 0 7 10 NMU 3 14 3 6 26 Grand Valley 14 14 15 7 51

Scoring Summary Scoring Summary Scoring Summary First Quarter First Quarter First Quarter NMU - Goldsmith 4-yd run (Marotz kick) NMU - Marotz 27-yd field goal GV - Spearmon 2-yd run (Hendrix kick) Second Quarter Second Quarter GV - Hawkins 57-yd interception return (Hendrix kick) NMU - Goldsmith 1-yd run (Marotz kick) NMU - Goldsmith 2-yd run (Marotz kick) Second Quarter UI - Parker 19-yd field goal HC - Recker 19-yd pass from Skelton (Menchinger kick) Third quarter GV - Kircus 5-yd pass from Anes (Hendrix kick) NMU - Marotz 39-yd field goal NMU - Munson 9-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) GV - Spearmon 12-yd pass from Anes (Hendrix kick) Fourth Quarter HC - Mechinger 34-yd field goal Third Quarter UI - Lane 1-yd pass from Kohn (Parker kick) Third quarter GV - Spearmon 3-yd run (Hendrix kick) NMU - McCoy 28-yd run (Marotz kick) HC - Skelton 1-yd run (kick failed) GV - Kircus 7-yd pass from Anes (kick failed) NMU - Marotz 38-yd field goal NMU - Goldsmith 13-yd run (Marotz kick) Team Statistics NMU UI Fourth Quarter GV - Hendrix 22-yd field goal First Downs 17 22 HC - Barisich 11-yd pass from Skelton (Menchinger kick) Fourth Quarter Rushes-Yards 31-103 35-59 NMU - Osborne 4-yd pass from Swenor (kick failed) GV - Langston 72-yd run Passing Yards 202 281 NMU - Woods 4-yd run (Marotz kick) Total Offense 305 340 Team Statistics NMU HC Passing 26-35-0 23-42-3 First Downs 26 21 Team Statistics NMU GV Fumbles/Lost 2/2 2/1 Rushes-Yards 42-135 32-96 First Downs 19 16 Penalties/Yards 7/49 3/16 Passing Yards 240 281 Rushes-Yards 37-99 39-262 Punts/Avg. 6/45.7 4/42.5 Total Offense 375 377 Passing Yards 211 196 Passing 25-41-2 24-40-1 Total Offense 310 458 Fumbles/Lost 0/0 3/3 Passing 17-45-2 14-26-0 Penalties/Yards 4/43 5/62 Fumbles/Lost 2/2 2/1 Punts/Avg. 3/44.0 4/42.3 Penalties/Yards 4/38 6/90 Punts/Avg. 7/38.7 6/38.2

18 Wildcat Football 2002 Game Summaries

Game 7: Oct. 19, 2002 Game 8: Oct. 26, 2002 Game 9: Nov. 2, 2002 Ashland at NMU NMU at Wayne State NMU at Michigan Tech Marquette, Mich. Attendance: 4,335 Detroit, Mich. Attendance: 4,296 Houghton, Mich. Attendance: 1,585

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 OT F Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F Ashland 0 6 0 8 14 NMU 0 21 0 22 6 49 NMU 0 3 10 0 13 NMU 17 0 0 7 24 Wayne State 7 9 13 14 3 46 Michigan Tech 7 17 0 10 34

Scoring Summary Scoring Summary Scoring Summary First Quarter First Quarter First Quarter MT - Lomasney 4-yd run (Scyphers kick) NMU - Marotz 45-yd field goal WS - Collins 15-yd pass from Hutchison (Wayne kick) Second Quarter NMU - Goldsmith 1-yd run (Marotz kick) Second Quarter MT - Scyphers 23-yd field goal NMU - Goldsmith 39-yd run (Marotz kick) WS - Wayne 25-yd field goal MT - Strebel 10-yd pass from Mettlach (Scyphers kick) Second Quarter MT - Strebel 10-yd pass from Mettlach (Scyphers kick) AU - Wellock 37-yd field goal NMU - Osborne 2-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) NMU - Marotz 24-yd field goal AU - Wellock 29-yd field goal NMU - Woods 5-yd run (Marotz kick) Third Quarter Third Quarter NMU - Marotz 27-yd field goal No scoring NMU - Munson 18-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) WS - Anthony 52-yd pass from Gray (kick failed) NMU - Goldsmith 17-yd run (Marotz kick) Fourth Quarter Fourth Quarter NMU - Goldsmith 18-yd run (Marotz kick) Third Quarter MT - Scyphers 36-yd field goal AU - McCoy 4-yd run (Doak pass) WS - Johnson 11-yd pass from Gray (pass failed) MT - Lomasney 1-yd run (Scyphers kick) WS - Duppong 1-yd run (Wayne kick) Team Statistics NMU AU Fourth Quarter First Downs 16 19 Team Statistics NMU MT Rushes-Yards 33-148 32-59 NMU - Munson 14-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) First Downs 26 21 Passing Yards 106 201 WS - Duppong 55-yd run (Wayne kick) Rushes-Yards 38-134 51-168 Total Offense 254 260 NMU - Goldsmith 2-yd run (Marotz kick) Passing Yards 211 225 Total Offense 345 393 Passing 16-27-2 24-36-1 NMU - Swenor 1-yd run (Marotz kick) Fumbles/Lost 1/0 0/0 Passing 27-43-4 13-21-0 Penalties/Yards 12/158 9/100 WS - Collins 2-yd pass from Hutchison (Wayne kick) Fumbles/Lost 1/1 2/2 Punts/Avg. 7/42.7 9/30.8 Overtime Penalties/Yards 3/25 6/67 WS - Wayne 33-yd field goal Punts/Avg. 4/39.5 5/34.4 NMU - Munson 25-yd pass from Swenor

Team Statistics NMU WS First Downs 27 23 Rushes-Yards 36-145 38-229 Passing Yards 310 378 Total Offense 455 607 Passing 25-46-1 23-43-2 Fumbles/Lost 4/1 3/2 Penalties/Yards 10/100 12/95 Punts/Avg. 7/34.7 5/39.8

Game 10: Nov. 9, 2002 Game 11: Nov. 16, 2002 Saginaw Valley at NMU NMU at Northwood Marquette, Mich. Attendance: 3,571 Midland, Mich. Attendance 1,141

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F Saginaw Valley 0 14 7 7 28 NMU 7 7 7 21 42 NMU 3 6 7824 Northwood 16 13 28 7 64

Scoring Summary First Quarter Scoring Summary NMU - Marotz 28-yd field goal First Quarter Second Quarter NU - Gruse 82-yd kickoff return (Daniel kick) SV - Martin 10-yd pass from LaFleur (Houle kick) NU - Jackson 25-yd pass from Martin (Daniel kick) NMU - Marotz 27-yd field goal NMU - Munson 76-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) SV - Martin 25-yd pass from LaFleur (Houle kick) NU - Daniel 29-yd field goal NMU - Marotz 37-yd field goal Second Quarter Third Quarter NU - Coons 55-yd run (Daniel kick) SV - Martin 9-yd pass from LaFleur (Houle kick) NMU - Goldsmith 33-yd run (Marotz kick) NMU - Mauthe 62-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) NU - Coons 9-yd run (Daniel kick) Fourth Quarter Third Quarter NMU - McCoy 32-yd run (Osborne pass) NU - Coons 9-yd run (Daniel kick) SV - Bartynski 3-yd run (Houle kick) NU - Coons 1-yd run (Daniel kick) NU - Jackson 8-yd run (Daniel kick) NMU - Goldsmith 4-yd run (Marotz kick) NU - Height 91-yd kickoff return (Daniel kick) Team Statistics NMU SV Fourth Quarter First Downs 24 16 NMU - Osborne 6-yd run (Marotz kick) Rushes-Yards 38-175 31-47 NMU - Bush 20-yd pass from Swenor (Marotz kick) Passing Yards 403 312 NU - Martin 1-yd run (Daniel kick) NMU - Goldsmith 2-yd run (Marotz kick) Total Offense 578 359 Passing 29-57-2 17-33-2 Fumbles/Lost 1/1 1/1 Team Statistics NMU NU Penalties/Yards 5/55 2/10 First Downs 24 29 Punts/Avg. 6/44.5 8/44.3 Rushes-Yards 28-195 71-453 Passing Yards 301 107 Total Offense 496 560 Passing 24-42-1 7-13-0 Fumbles/Lost 3/2 5/2 Penalties/Yards 5/40 6/59 Punts/Avg. 4/42.8 1/34.0

Wildcat Football 19 2002 Results and Statistics FINAL RESULTS: 6-5 Overall, 6-4 GLIAC

Date W-L Opponent NMU Opp Attend. Site Sept. 7 L St. Cloud State* 17 45 1,898 St. Cloud, Minn. Sept. 14 W Mercyhurst College 37 7 5,749 Marquette, Mich. Sept. 21 W Ferris State 17 3 3,116 Marquette, Mich. Sept. 28 W Indianapolis 24 10 2,500 Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 5 W Hillsdale College 26 23 3,579 Marquette, Mich. Oct. 12 L Grand Valley State 14 51 9,560 Allendale, Mich. Oct. 19 W Ashland University 24 14 4,335 Marquette, Mich. Oct. 26 W Wayne State University 49 46 (ot) 4,269 Detroit, Mich. Nov. 2 L Michigan Tech 13 34 1,585 Houghton, Mich. Nov. 9 L Saginaw Valley State 24 28 3,571 Marquette, Mich. Nov. 16 L Northwood University 42 64 1,141 Midland, Mich.

* Non Conference Game FINAL TEAM STATISTICS: Scoring by Quarters Passing NMU OPP Return Yards NMU OPP 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total Avg Attempts 464 366 Punt Returns /Yards 23/104 31/195 NMU 54 72 64 91 287 26.1 Completions 269 195 Int. Returns/Yards 14/286 21/237 OPP 70 94 7781 325 29.5 Interceptions 21 14 Kickoff Returns/Yards 46/722 44/735 Net Yards 2,839 2,607 Total Returns/Yards 83/1,112 96/1,167 NMU OPP Game Avg. 258.1 237.0 Total Offense Touchdowns 14 20 Penalties Plays 837 810 No./Yards 69/686 67/669 Net Yards 4,188 4,335 Punting Game Avg. 380.7 394.1 No./Yards 60/2,506 62/2,316 Fumbles Average 41.8 37.4 No./Lost 24/13 23/16 Rushing Attempts 373 444 First Downs 3rd Down Conversions Gain 1,668 1,995 By Rushing 87 84 Made/Att. 73/179 69/168 Loss 319 267 By Passing 125 111 Efficiency .41% .41% Net Yards 1,349 1,728 By Penalty 18 29 Game Avg. 122.6 157.1 Total 230 224 Time of Possession Touchdowns 21 18 Per Game 29.08 30.52 FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS: Game Passing G Att Comp Int Yards Avg. Long TD Pct. Kyle Swenor 11 462 269 20 2,839 258.1 76 14 58.2 Luke Commare 5 1 0 100000 Pat Rouzard 11 1 0 000000 NMU Totals 11 464 269 21 2,839 258.1 76 14 58.0 Opp. Totals 11 366 195 14 2,607 237.0 56 20 53.3

Game Play Rushing G Att Gain Loss Net Avg. Avg. Long TD Terrell Goldsmith 11 170 792 61 731 66.5 4.3 39 14 Abram McCoy 11 52 318 10 308 28.0 5.9 32 2 Corey Woods 9 48 204 11 193 21.4 4.0 13 2 Kyle Swenor 11 88 320 216 104 9.5 1.2 26 2 Jeff Osborne 11 7 24 0 24 2.7 3.4 8 1 Vincent Mayfield 10 3 9 0 9 0.9 3.0 6 0 Luke Commare 11 2 1 7 -6 -1.2 -3.0 1 0 NMU20 Totals 11 373 1,668 319 1,349 122.6 3.6 39 21 Opp. Totals 11 444 1,995 267 1,728 157.1 3.9 72 18

20 Wildcat Football 2002 Statistics FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS: Receiving G No. Yds. Lng TD PAT Kick PAT 2 PT Fld. Goal Brandon Munson 11 76 950 76 6 Scoring PTS TD Att-Made Att-Made Att-Made Safety Pat Rouzard 11 64 622 52 2 Terrell Goldsmith 84 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Chris Messano 10 31 304 37 0 Kyle Marotz 67 0 33-31 0-0 16-12 0 Corey Woods 9 18 128 18 0 Brandon Munson 36 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Matt Bush 11 13 199 43 1 Jeff Osborne 20 3 0-0 1-1 0-0 0 Abram McCoy 11 13 32 14 0 Kyle Swenor 12 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Nick Mauthe 7 12 247 62 2 Corey Woods 12 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Vincent Mayfield 10 12 69 15 0 Pat Rouzard 12 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Jeff Osborne 9 11 85 15 2 Abram McCoy 12 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 M. Billingsley 7 5 95 43 0 Nick Mauthe 12 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Justin Orvis 7 5 51 16 1 Matt Bush 8 1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0 T. Goldsmith 11 5 18 8 0 Brandon Genwright 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Matt Vicenzi 11 2 18 12 0 Justin Orvis 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Others 11 2 21 15 0 NMU Totals 287 36 33-31 2-2 16-12 0 NMU Totals 11 269 2,839 76 14 Opp Totals 325 42 39-34 3-2 14-11 0 Opp. Totals 11 195 2,607 56 20 Defense GP TKL AST TOT SCK YDS INT BRK FR TDS Punting G No. Yds. Lng Avg. Brandon Genwright 11 51 51 102 2 -4 2 0 1 1 Ryan Wettstein 11 60 2506 57 41.8 Mike Oswald 11 46 43 89 2 -6 0 4 1 0 NMU Totals 11 60 2506 57 41.8 Casey Young 11 46 36 82 0 0 3 7 0 0 Opp. Totals 11 62 2316 75 37.4 Ben Laarman 11 42 38 80 2 -22 1 0 2 0 Nathan Twork 11 29 32 61 0 0 4 5 1 0 Kickoff Returns G No. Yds. Lng TD Josh Sherko 11 32 28 60 8 -53 0 2 1 0 Vincent Mayfield 11 15 317 31 0 Matt Shem 9 31 15 46 1 -2 1 9 1 0 Manuel Diaz 11 13 189 35 0 Sydney St. Hilaire 11 30 13 43 0 0 1 5 1 0 T. Goldsmith 11 9 101 30 0 Luke Selden 11 19 23 42 3 -26 0 0 1 0 Abram McCoy 11 6 102 25 0 Ryan Vanderslist 11 15 13 28 1 -2 0 2 1 0 Others 11 3 13 9 0 Nick Nordstrom 8 8 12 20 0 0 0 0 1 0 NMU Totals 11 46 722 35 0 Chad Kurian 9 14 6 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 Opp. Totals 11 44 735 91 2 Dan Studer 3 6 12 18 2 -12 0 0 0 0 Drew Buyarski 10 9 7 16 0 0 0 1 1 0 Intc. Returns G No. Yds. Lng TD Brandon Forrest 5 11 4 15 0 0 0 1 1 0 Nathan Twork 11 4 36 23 0 Adam Lewinski 8 4 10 14 0 0 0 0 1 0 Casey Young 11 3 42 38 0 Ryan Wender 7 8 6 14 3 -25 0 1 0 0 B. Genwright 11 2 61 48 1 Jamie Clous 6 5 7 12 2 -7 0 0 0 0 V. Manada 11 2 63 48 0 Valentine Manada 6 7 2 9 0 0 2 0 0 0 Others 11 3 84 56 0 Terrell Goldsmith 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NMU Totals 11 14 286 56 1 Matt Skorupka 6 4 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 Opp. Totals 11 21 237 57 2 Abram McCoy 11 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 Vincent Mayfield 10 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 Punt Returns G No. Yds. Lng TD Andre Wright 6 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Manuel Diaz 11 14 48 11 0 Craig Deleon 10 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vincent Mayfield 11 6 40 22 0 Mike Plourde 8 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mike Plourde 11 2 4 5 0 Nick Mauthe 7 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Abram McCoy 11 1 12 12 0 Matt Bush 11 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 NMU Totals 11 23 104 22 0 Opp. Totals 11 31 195 29 0

Total Offense G Rsh Pass Tot Kyle Swenor 11 104 2839 267.5 T. Goldsmith 11 731 0 66.5 Abram McCoy 11 308 0 28.0

All Purpose G Rsh Recv Oth Tot Brandon Munson 11 0 950 0 86.4 T. Goldsmith 11 731 18 101 77.3 Pat Rouzard 11 0 622 0 56.5

Kyle Marotz scored 67 points during the 2002 season.

Wildcat Football 21 2002 GLIAC/NMUReview

FINAL GLIAC STANDING GLIAC Overall Team ...... W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Grand Valley State ...... 9 0 0 1.000 14 0 0 1.000 Findlay ...... 8 2 0 .800 9 2 0 .818 Saginaw Valley ...... 8 2 0 .800 9 3 0 .750 Northwood ...... 7 3 0 .700 7 4 0 .636 Northern Michigan ...... 6 4 0 .600 6 5 0 .545 Ferris State ...... 4 5 0 .444 5 5 0 .500 Indianapolis ...... 4 6 0 .400 5 6 0 .455 Hillsdale ...... 4 6 0 .400 4 7 0 .364 Michigan Tech ...... 3 7 0 .300 3 7 0 .300 Wayne State ...... 3 7 0 .300 3 8 0 .273 Ashland ...... 2 8 0 .200 2 9 0 .182 Mercyhurst ...... 1 9 0 .100 2 9 0 .182 GLIAC INDIVIDUAL HONORS Coach of the Year: Dan Simrell, Findlay Player of the Year: Curt Anes, Grand Valley State Offensive Back of the Year: Robert Campbell, Findlay and David Kircus, Grand Valley Offensive Lineman of the Year: Dale Westrick, Grand Valley Defensive Lineman of the Year: Bo Moore, Ferris State and Keyonta Marshall, Grand Valley Defensive Back of the Year: Scott Mackey, Grand Valley Freshman of the Year: Jon Horn, Northwood NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY INDIVIDUAL GLIAC HONORS All-GLIAC Offense First Team: Brandon Munson, WR All-GLIAC Defense First Team: Ryan Wettstein, P All-GLIAC Offense Second Team: Jesse Loeffler, OL All-GLIAC Defense Second Team: Brandon Genwright, LB All-GLIAC Offense Honorable Mention: Jeff Osborne, RB; Scott Stuible, OL All-GLIAC Defense Honorable Mention: Mike Oswald, LB; Kyle Marotz, PK, Nathan Twork, DB NORTHEN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY TEAM HONORS Defensive MVP: Mike Oswald Offensive MVP: Brandon Munson and Kyle Swenor Most Improved: Nick Mauthe Special Teams: Chad Kurian and Ryan Wettstein Most Valuable Offensive Lineman: Jesse Loeffler Most Valuable Linebacker: Brandon Genwright Most Valuable Defensive Lineman: Luke Selden 22 Most Valuable Receiver: Brandon Munson Most Valuable Defensive Back: Casey Young Most Valuable Offensive Back: Terrell Goldsmith Kyle Swenor Outstanding Freshman: Rob Boss and Abram McCoy Brandon Genwright Offensive Prep: Kelly Reed Defensive Prep: Kwesi Enu Most Inspirational: Jeff Osborne

22 Wildcat Football 2003 Opponents Northern Iowa University September 6 at UNI Dome (5:00 p.m.) Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614 Hot Line: None Enrollment: 13,800 Head Coach: Mark Farley Colors: Purple and Old Gold Office Phone: (319) 273-6175 Nickname: Panthers Record/Yrs.: 16-9/2 Years Stadium: UNI Dome Career Record/Yrs.: Same Capacity/Surface: 16,400/Artificial Turf Assistants: Bill Salmon, D.J. Vokolek, Rob Bolks, Bill Conference: Gateway Football Conference Inge, Mario Verduzco, Rick Nelson and Ron Landphair Affiliation: NCAA I-AA Lettermen: 25 Lost, 31 Returning Athletic Director: Rick Hartzell Starters Back: 3 Offense, 7 Defense SID: Nancy Justis 2002 Gateway Record/Standing: 2-5/T-6th Office Phone: (319) 273-6354 2002 Overall Record: 5-6 Home Phone: (319) 277-3631 Series Record: 12-5, NMU FAX Phone: (319) 273-3602 Score Last Year: Did Not Play Press Box Phone: (319) 273-6311 Mercyhurst College September 14 at Tullio Field (1:30 p.m.) Location: Erie, Pennsylvania 16546 Hot Line: (814) 824-2191 Enrollment: 3,400 Head Coach: Marty Schaetzle Colors: Kelly Green, Royal Blue, White Office Phone: (814) 824-2244 Nickname: Lakers Record/Yrs. at MC: 2-9/1 Year Stadium: Tullio Field Career Record/Yrs.: Same Capacity/Surface: 2,300/AstroTurf Assistants: Mark McNellie, Joe Lombardi, Tom Conference: GLIAC Herman, Tiger McMillon, John Paul Shevory and Chad Affiliation: NCAA II Cressley Athletic Director: Pete Russo Lettermen: 18 Lost, 29 Back SID: John Leisering Starters Back: 17 Offense, 4 Defense, 1 Special Teams Office Phone: (814) 824-2525 2002 GLIAC Record/Standing: 1-9/12th Home Phone: (814) 864-2187 2002 Overall Record: 2-9 FAX Phone: (814) 824-2591 Series Record: 1-0, NMU Press Box Phone: (814) 824-3095 Score Last Year: NMU 37, Mercyhurst 7 Ferris State University September 20 at Top Taggart Field (7:00 p.m.) Location: Big Rapids, Mich. 49307 Hot Line: (231) 591-2375 Enrollment: 10,930 Head Coach: Jeff Pierce Colors: Crimson and Gold Office Phone: (231) 591-2864 Nickname: Bulldogs Record/Yrs. at FSU: 54-34-0/8 Years Stadium: Top Taggart Field Career Record/Yrs.: Same Capacity/Surface: 6,200/Astro Turf 12 Assistants: Duane Wilson, Matt McCarthy, Ken Conlin, Conference: GLIAC Darrell Perkins, Joe Curry, Rick Williams Affiliation: NCAA II Lettermen: 16 Lost, 39 Back Athletic Director: Tom Kirinovic Starters Back: 8 Offense, 5 Defense, 2 Special Teams SID: Joe Gorby 2002 Overall Record: 5-5 Office Phone: (231) 591-2336 2002 GLIAC RecordStanding: 4-5/6th Home Phone: (231) 796-2732 Series Record: 12-11-6, NMU FAX Phone: (231) 591-3775 Score Last Year: NMU 17, Ferris State 3 Press Box Phone: (231) 591-2217 University of Indianapolis September 27 at Superior Dome (7:00 p.m.) Location: Indianapolis, Ind. 46227 Hot Line: None Enrollment: 4,000 Head Coach: Joe Polizzi Colors: Crimson and Grey Office Phone: (317) 788-3413 Nickname: Greyhounds Record/Yrs. at UI: 47-49-1/9 Years Stadium: Key Stadium Career Record/Yrs.: Same Capacity/Surface: 5,500/Natural Grass Assistants: Chris Keevers, Kent Kinkade, Travis Lucas, Conference: GLIAC Joe Shelburn, Joe Williams, Ted Liette and Cleveland Affiliation: NCAA II Witherspoon Athletic Director: Dr. Sue Willey Lettermen: 17 Lost, 33 Back SID: Joe Gentry Starters Back: 7 Offense, 7 Defense, 1 Special Teams Office Phone: (317) 788-3494 2002 Overall Record: 5-6 Home Phone: (317) 826-1528 2002 GLIAC Record/Standing: 4-6/7th FAX Phone: (317) 788-3472 Series Record: 9-4, NMU Press Box Phone: (317) 788-3309 Score Last Year: NMU 24, Indianapolis 10

Wildcat Football 23 2003 Opponents Hillsdale College October 4 at Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium (2:30 p.m.) Location: Hillsdale, Mich. 49242 Hot Line: None Enrollment: 1,200 Head Coach: Keith Otterbein Colors: Royal Blue and White Office Phone: (517) 607-3138 Nickname: Chargers Record/Yrs. at HC: 4-7/1 Year Stadium: Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium Career Record/Yrs.: 64-46-3/10 Years Capacity/Surface: 8,500/Prescription Athletic Turf Assistants: Barry Fagen, Cary Marquell, Craig Conference: GLIAC Blanchard, Nate Shreffler and Jeffrey Phelps Affiliation: NCAA II Lettermen: 13 Lost, 37 Back Athletic Director: Mike Kovalchik Starters Back: 8 Offense, 9 Defense, 2 Special Teams SID: Dennis Worden 2002 GLIAC Record/Standing: 4-6/T-7th Office Phone: (517) 607-3172 2002 Overall Record: 4-7 Home Phone: (517) 437-3191 Series Record: 19-13-1, Hillsdale FAX Phone: (517) 607-3120 Score Last Year: NMU 26, Hillsdale 23 Press Box Phone: (517) 607-2220 Grand Valley State University October 11 at Superior Dome (1:00 p.m.) Location: Allendale, Mich. 49401 Hot Line: (616) 331-3800 Enrollment: 18,000 Head Coach: Brian Kelly Colors: Blue, Black and White Office Phone: (616) 895-3050 Nickname: Lakers Record/Yrs. at GVSU: 104-34-2/12 Years Stadium: Lubbers Stadium Career Record/Yrs.: Same Capacity/Surface: 6,000/Natural Grass Assistants: Greg Forest, John Jancek, Jeff Quinn, Chuck Conference: GLIAC Martin, Greg Pscodna, Todd Kolster, Jeremy Gold, Jim Affiliation: NCAA II Schaak, Greg Vaughn and Kevin Kay Athletic Director: Tim Selgo Lettermen: 22 Lost, 34 Back SID: Tim Nott Starters Back: 6 Offense, 3 Defense, 3 Special Teams Office Phone: (616) 331-3275 2002 Overall Record: 14-0 Home Phone: (616) 669-0149 2002 GLIAC Record/Standing: 9-0/1st FAX Phone: (616) 331-3838 Series Record: 16-10-1, NMU Press Box Phone: (616) 331-3275 Score Last Year: Grand Valley 51, NMU 14 Ashland University October 19 at Community Stadium (1:25 p.m.) Location: Ashland, Ohio 44805 Hot Line: (419) 207-6222 Enrollment: 6,300 Head Coach: Gary Keller Colors: Purple and Gold Office Phone: (419) 289-5447 Nickname: Eagles Record/Yrs. at AU: 49-46/10 Years Stadium: Community Stadium Career Record/Yrs.: Same Capacity/Surface: 6,000/Grass Assistants: Bob Rohan, Matt Hohman, Steve Clinkseale, Conference: GLIAC Ron Stepsis, Carl White, Butch McCormick, Doug Affiliation: NCAA II DeVito and John Saccomen Athletic Director: Bill Goldring Lettermen: 16 Lost, 32 Back SID: Al King Starters Back: 7 Offense, 6 Defense, 1 Special Teams Office Phone: (419) 289-5442 2002 Overall Record: 2-9 Home Phone: (419) 289-8418 2002 GLIAC Record/Standing: 2-8/11th FAX Phone: (419) 289-5468 Series Record: 9-4, Ashland Press Box Phone: (419) 289-6323 Score Last Year: NMU 24, Ashland 14 NorthwoodWayne State University University October 26 at Superior Dome (7:00 p.m.) Location: Detroit, Mich. 48202 Hot Line: None Enrollment: 31,040 Head Coach: Steve Kazor Colors: Green and Gold Office Phone: (313) 577-4288 Nickname: Warriors Record/Yrs. at WSU: 10-21/3 Years Stadium: Wayne State University Stadium Career Record/Yrs.: 35-38/7 Years Capacity/Surface: 6,000/Natural Grass Assistants: Tony Blankenship, Jim Flasck, Chris Conference: GLIAC Laidlaw, Bob Schroeder, Maury Waugh, Fred Schultz and Affiliation: NCAA II Brendan Farrell Athletic Director: Rob Fournier Lettermen: 23 Lost, 27 Back SID: Jeff Weiss Starters Back: 5 Offense, 5 Defense, 1 Special Teams Office Phone: (313) 577-7542 2002 GLIAC Record/Standing: 3-7/T-9th Home Phone: (734) 847-2951 2002 Overall Record: 3-8 FAX Phone: (313) 577-5997 Series Record: 12-7, NMU Press Box Phone: (313) 577-4254 Score Last Year: NMU 49, Wayne State 46 (OT)

24 Wildcat Football 2003 Opponents Michigan Tech University November 1 at Superior Dome (7:00 p.m.) Location: Houghton, Mich. 49931 Hotline: (906) 227-2606 Enrollment: 6,630 Head Coach: Bernie Anderson Colors: Silver, Gold and Black Office Phone: (906) 487-2718 Nickname: Huskies Record/Yrs. at MTU: 73-86/16 years Stadium: Sherman Field Career Record/Yrs.: Same Capacity/Surface: 3,000/Natural Grass Assistants: Tom Kearly, John Lindley, Jarod Dodson, Conference: GLIAC Jeff Duvendeck and Chase Emnott Affiliation: NCAA II Lettermen: 18 Lost, 37 Back Athletic Director: Rick Yeo Starters Back: 6 Offense, 7 Defense, 1 Special Teams SID: Wes Frahm (football) 2002 GLIAC Record/Standing: 3-7/T-9th Office Phone: (906) 487-2351 2002 Overall Record: 3-7 Home Phone: (906) 487-5525 Series Record: 38-33-5, NMU FAX Phone: (906) 487-3062 Score Last Year: Michigan Tech 34, NMU 13 Press Box Phone: (906) 487-2386 Saginaw Valley State University November 8 at Wickes Memorial Stadium (Noon) Location: University Center, Mich. 48710 Press Box Phone: (989) 755-0016 Enrollment: 8,936 Hotline Number: (989) 791-7792 Colors: Red, White and Blue Head Coach: Randy Awrey Nickname: Cardinals Office Phone: (989)-964-7315 Stadium: Wickes Memorial Stadium Record/Yrs. at SVSU: 33-14/4 Years Capacity/Surface: 4,028/Prescription Turf Career Record/Yrs.: 81-55-1/13 Years Conference: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Assistants: Jim Kiernan, John Wesolek, Mike Juscik, Conference Ben Adams, Tefa Smith, Jeff Imura and Jason Wender Affiliation: NCAA II Lettermen: 18 Lost, 44 Back Athletic Director: Griz Zimmermann Starters Back: 7 Offense, 7 Defense SID: Jason Yaman 2002 Overall Record: 9-3 Office Phone: (989) 964-4053 2002 GLIAC Record: 8-2/T-2nd Home Phone: (989) 791-4041 Series Record: 15-8, NMU FAX Phone: (989) 964-7293 Score Last Year: Saginaw Valley 28, NMU 24 Northwood University November 15 at Superior Dome (7:00 p.m.) Location: Midland, Mich. 48640 Press Box Phone: (989) 837-4370 Enrollment: 1,775 Hotline Number: (989) 837-4444, Ext. 15 Colors: Columbia Blue and White Head Coach: Pat Riepma Nickname: Timberwolves Office Phone: (989) 837-4385 Stadium: Hantz Stadium Record/Yrs. at NU: 51-51-2/11 Years Capacity/Surface: 3,000/Grass Career Record/Yrs.: Same Conference: GLIAC Assistants: John Cosgrove, Adam Gonzaga, Scott Elwer, Affiliation: NCAA II Leonard Haynes, Mike Sullivan and Tom Creuger Athletic Director: Pat Riepma Lettermen: 16 Lost, 52 Back SID: Ryan Thompson Starters Back: 8 Offense, 7 Defense Office Phone: (989) 837-4239 2002 Overall Record: 7-4 Home Phone: (989) 837-0855 2002 GLIAC Record: 7-3/4th Fax Phone: (989) 837-4484 Series Record: 19-3, NMU Score Last Year: Northwood 64, NMU 42

Wildcat Football 25 NMU Football Honors ALL-AMERICANS ASSOCIATED PRESS NAIA 1956 Tom Schwalbach, Hon. Men., QB 1960 Jerry Goerlitz, 2nd Team, C 1957 Tom Schwalbach, Hon. Men., QB Gene Valesano, 3rd Team, FB 1959 Tom Schwalbach, Hon. Men., RB 1962 Jack Mauro, 1st Team, T 1960 George Blommel, Hon. Men., E Tom Neumann, Hon. Men., HB Paul D'Arras, Hon. Men., RB 1963 Len St. Jean, 1st Team, E Jerry Goerlitz, Hon. Men., C Jack Mauro, 2nd Team, T Gus Krantz, Hon. Men., T Don Bangert, Hon. Men., FB Frank Novak, Hon. Men., QB Pat Stump, Hon. Men., G Al Sandona, Hon. Men., G 1964 Pat Stump, 1st Team, G Gene Valesano, Hon. Men., FB 1965 Jim Decker, Hon. Men., G 1961 Al Sandona, 3rd Team, G Dave Fleet, Hon. Men., HB Mike Mileski, Hon. Men., E Allen Ische, Hon. Men., T Frank Novak, Hon. Men., QB Ron Kerr, Hon. Men., T 1962 Jack Mauro, Hon. Men., T Curt Marker, Hon. Men., T Tom Neumann, Hon. Men., HB 1966 John Chrisant, Hon. Men., DB 1963 Bill Rademacher, Hon. Men., E Curt Marker, Hon. Men., G 1964 Pat Stump, 2nd Team, G 1967 Jack Spuhler, 1st Team, LB 1965 Dave Fleet, 2nd Team, RB Lonnie Holton, 2nd Team, HB 1966 Curt Marker, 2nd Team, G John Chrisant, Hon. Men., DB John Chrisant, Hon. Men., DB Jim Meyer, Hon. Men., G 1967 Lonnie Holton, 2nd Team, RB Ron Stump, Hon. Men., E Brandon Genwright led the ‘Cats in 2002 John Chrisant, Hon. Men., DB with 102 total tackles. Jim Meyer, Hon. Men., G AMERICAN FOOTBALL 1968 John Chrisant, Hon. Men., DB COACHES ASSOCIATION Lonnie Holton, Hon. Men., RB 2000 Marc Dugas, 1st Team, OT Jim Kemp, Hon. Men., DE 1969 Jim Danilko, Hon. Men., DB ADDITIONAL HONORS 1962 All-America Bowl, Tom Neumann, RB Lonnie Holton, Hon. Men., RB MID-BRACKET 1966 Blue-Gray Game, Curt Marker, OG 1970 Tim Kearney, 2nd Team, LB 1960 Paul D'Arras, Hon. Men., HB 1967 College All-Star Game, Curt Marker, G Bob Kroll, Hon. Men., DB 1976 North-South Shrine Game, Maurice 1971 Tim Kearney, 2nd Team, LB WILLIAMSON Mitchell, FL Bob Kroll, 3rd Team, DB 1963 Len St. Jean, 1st Team, DE 1990 Harlon Hill Finalist, Mark Maddox,LB 1976 Mike Berry, 2nd Team, DT Steve Mariucci, 3rd Team QB HANSEN'S FOOTBALL Maurice Mitchell, Hon. Men., FL GAZETTE 1977 Zachory Fowler, Hon. Men., SE 1988 Mark Maddox, 2nd Team, LB Steve Mariucci, Hon. Men., QB Brad Schuenemann, Hon. Men., LB Coaching Honors Ken Rusielewicz, Hon. Men., OT 1991 Gary Stewart, 2nd Team, WR Joe Stemo, Hon. Men., DB Paul Tocco, 2nd Team, K NAIA COACH OF THE YEAR Dennis Dahlke, Hon. Men., OT Carl Ulmer, Hon. Men., DE 1956 Lloyd Eaton 1994 Justin Gluesing, 3rd Team, LB 1980 Phil Kessel, 2nd Team, QB 1960 F. L. "Frosty" Ferzacca Mark Zabroske, 3rd Team, DE 1963 F. L. "Frosty" Ferzacca Curt Wojan, Hon. Men., MG DR. C.M. FRANK 1981 Tom Bertoldi, Hon. Men., QB 1994 Justin Gluesing, 3rd Team, LB 1964 F. L. "Frosty" Ferzacca 1982 George Works, 2nd Team, RB Brad Benton, Hon. Men., RB 1965 F. L. "Frosty" Ferzacca 1983 Tom Bertoldi, 2nd Team, QB Jim Delene, Hon. Men., OL Bob McIntrye, Hon. Men., C 1995 Tim Boesch, 3rd Team, DL MICHIGAN AP COACH OF THE Barry Peterson, Hon. Men., MG Jovan Dewitt, Hon. Men., LB YEAR Pat Veselik, Hon. Men., K 1956 Lloyd Eaton 1987 Steve Avery, Hon. Men., RB ACADEMIC 1960 F. L. "Frosty" Ferzacca Rick Popp, Hon. Men., QB 1972 Guy Falkenhagen, 1st Team 1965 F. L. "Frosty" Ferzacca Jerry Woods, Hon. Men., DB 1978 Ken Knudsen, 2nd Team 1988 Jerry Woods, First Team, DB 1983 Bob Stefanski, 1st Team CHEVROLET NCAA-II COACH GTE ACADEMIC OF THE YEAR KODAK 1982 - Dan Leveille, 2nd Team 1975 Gil Krueger 1975 Dan Stencil, 1st Team, C 1992 - Scott Herioux, 2nd Team 1976 Maurice Mitchell, 1st Team, FL KODAK COLLEGE DIVISION II 1977 Joe Stemo, 1st Team, DB CoSIDA ALL-NORTH EAST COACH OF THE YEAR/REGION 3 1982 George Works, 1st Team, RB 1987 Herb Grenke 1987 Jerry Woods, 1st Team, DB REGION 1988 Jerry Woods, 1st Team, DB 1995 Jovan Dewitt, 2nd Team, LB 1996 Jovan Dewitt, 2nd Team, LB

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MIFC HONORS MID-CONTINENT HONORS PLAYER OF THE YEAR Kurt Buterbaugh, 2nd Team, PK All-League 1996 Matt Hoard, QB Joe Bourcier, Hon. Men., LB 1978 Ken Knudsen, DE Seth Hammes, Hon. Men., DL Dave Stender, OL Randy Zimmerman, DE OFFENSIVE BACK OF THE Carson Rose, Hon. Men., S YEAR 1996 Matt Hoard, 1st Team, QB 1979 Jim Marana, LB 1996 Matt Hoard, QB Jovan Dewitt, 1st Team, LB Scott Sible, OE Jeremy Wilkinson, 1st Team, WR 1980 Mike Dellangelo, RB Cornelius Coe, 1st Team, DB DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE Pete Helein, OL YEAR Matt Beauchamp, 2nd Team, TE Phil Kessel, QB 1990 Mark Maddox, LB Mark Andrus, 2nd Team, OL Reggie Oliver, LB 1996 Jovan Dewitt, LB Jason McGlone, 2nd Team, RB Scott Sible, OE Curt Wojan, DL Seth Hammes, 2nd Team, DE Mark Zabroske, DE ALL-LEAGUE Ty Hartung, 2nd Team, P 1990 Mark Maddox, 1st Team, LB John Duginski, Hon. Men., WR Player of the Year Gary Stewart, 1st Team, WR Cary VanSluys, Hon. Men., OL 1980 Phil Kessel, QB Jason Cornell, 2nd Team, QB Joe Bourcier, Hon. Men., LB Dennis Dahlke, 2nd Team, OL Joe Kelenic, Hon. Men., DT Coach of the Year Shaun Manego, 2nd Team, DB Randall Knoll, Hon. Men., DE 1980 Bill Rademacher Mike Nichols, 2nd Team, DL 1997 Jeremy Wilkinson, 1st Team, WR Paul Tocco, 2nd Team, K Brian Pinks, 1st Team, PR; 2nd Team, DB CoSIDA All-Northeast Region Ed Vopal, 2nd Team, OL Cary Van Sluys, 2nd Team, OL 1995 Jovan Dewitt, 2nd Team, LB 1996 Jovan Dewitt, 2nd Team, LB Tony Tibbetts, 3rd Team, RB Luke Miljour, 2nd Team, LB Jim Devine, Hon. Men., DB Joe Pfankuch, 2nd Team, DB David Gregory, Hon. Men., OL Joe Bourcier, Hon. Men., LB Charlie Nickel, Hon. Men., TE Seth Hammes, Hon. Men., DE Eric Stokes, Hon. Men., E Ty Hartung, Hon. Men., P Chip Wall, Hon. Men., LB Joe Kelenic, Hon. Men., DE 1991 Dennis Dahlke, 1st Team, OL Brad Tipple, Hon. Men., DE Nelson Edmonds, 1st Team, RB 1998 Joe Kelenic, 1st Team, DL Pat Modjeski, Hon. Men., P Ty Hartung, 1st Team, Punter Chip Wall, Hon. Men., LB Cornelius Coe, 2nd Team, LB 1992 Nelson Edmonds, 2nd Team, RB/KO Joe Pfankuch, 2nd Team, DB Jeff Nason, Hon. Men., OL Andrew Coster, 2nd Team, PK Steve Princinsky, Hon. Men., OL Marc Bliven, Hon. Men., DB Scott Herioux, Hon. Men., DB Randy Knoll, Hon. Men., DL Josh Scutt, Hon. Men., DB Luke Miljour, Hon. Men., LB 1993 Paul Kreski, 1st Team, WR Shawn Ryan, Hon. Men. OL Jeff Nason, 1st Team, OL Todd Stoner, Hon. Men. RB Brad Benton, 2nd Team, RB Steve Princinsky, Hon. Men., OL ALL-ACADEMIC Justin Gluesing, Hon. Men., LB 1990 Jason Cornell, 1st Team Devin Montgomery, Hon. Men., DB David Gregory, 1st Team Wayne Stiegelman, Hon. Men., DL Ed Vopal, 1st Team 1994 Jim Delene, 1st Team, OL Steve Sandona, Honorable Mention Justin Gluesing, 1st Team, LB 1991 David Gregory, 1st Team Brad Benton, 2nd Team, RB Scott Herioux, 1st Team Dan McCarty, 2nd Team, WR 1992 Scott Herioux, 1st Team Tim Boesch, 2nd Team, DL 1994 Justin Gluesing, 1st Team Devin Montgomery, 2nd Team, DB Matt LaTour, 1st Team Bob Adams, Hon. Men., DB 1995 Matt Hoard, 1st Team Manuel Diaz led NMU with 14 punt 1995 Tim Boesch, 1st Team, DL 1996 Matt Hoard, 1st Team returns in 2002. Jovan Dewitt, 1st Team, LB 1997 John Duginski, 1st Team Cornelius Coe, 1st Team, CB 1998 Eliot Bares, 1st Team Heath Garland, 2nd Team, WR Marc Bliven, 1st Team Mark Andrus, 2nd Team, OL Randall Knoll, Honorable Mention

Wildcat Football 27 NMU Football Honors GLIAC HONORS ALL-LEAGUE Nick Anderson, 2nd Team, OL Matt Vincenzi, OL 1987 Steve Avery, 1st Team, RB Andrew Coster, 2nd Team, Kicker Steve Webb, WR Brian Franks, 1st Team, OL Jason Bluck, Hon. Ment., DB Casey Young, DB Frank Harris, 1st Team, TE Jeff Ives, Hon. Ment., DB 2001 Drew Buyarski, DB Chuck Klingbeil, 1st Team, DT Jamone Mims, Hon. Ment., WR Andrew Coster, K Mark Maddox, 1st Team, LB Shane Richardson, Hon. Ment., LB Tony Ebeling, WR Dan McCoy, 1st Team, FB Brandon Sagotz, Hon. Ment., DL Justin Kleinschmidt, QB Tony Michels, 1st Team, LB 2001 James Randle, 1st Team, RB Ben Laarman, LB Rick Popp, 1st Team, QB Tim Fox, 1st Team, LB Jason Lawson, DB Aaron Powell, 1st Team, DB Jason Lawson, 1st Team, DB Brandon Munson, WR Brad Schuenemann, 1st Team, LB Ryan Wettstein, 1st Team, Punter Dan Nett, OL Jerry Woods, 1st Team, DB Mike Oswald, Hon. Ment., DB Mike Oswald, DB Joel Yaggie, 1st Team, WR Ben Laarman, Hon. Ment., LB Marshall Paschke, OL Brad Grayvold, 2nd Team, DB Ryan Vanderlist, Hon. Ment., DL Mike Plourde, RB Jeff Harry, 2nd Team, OL Jeff Osborne, Hon. Ment., RB Luke Selden, DE Marcus Mallory, 2nd Team, DL Brandon Munson, Hon. Ment., WR Josh Sherko, DE 1988 Steve Avery, 1st Team, RB 2002 Brandon Munson, 1st Team, WR Matt Vicenzi, TE Hank Sweeney, 1st Team, OL Ryan Wettstein, 1st Team, P Casey Young, DB Mark Maddox, 1st Team, LB Jesse Loeffler, 2nd Team, OL Jason Zdunek, LB Aaron Powell, 1st Team, DB Brandon Genwright, 2nd Team, LB 2002 Ben Laarman, LB Brad Schuenemann, 1st Team, LB Mike Oswald, Hon. Ment., LB Josh Sherko, DE Tom Seeke, 1st Team, K Jeff Osborne, Hon. Men., RB Casey Young, DB Jerry Woods, 1st Team, DB Kyle Swenor, Hon. Men., QB Mike Plourde, RB Brad Grayvold, 2nd Team, DB Kyle Marotz, Hon. Men., K Matt Shem, DB Jeff Harry, 2nd Team, OL Nathan Twork, Hon. Men., DB Dan Nett, OL Ken Klein, 2nd Team, DL Mike Oswald, DB Dan McCoy, 2nd Team, FB ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM Ryan Wender, DB John Redders, 2nd Team, WR 1988 Jason Cornell, QB Corey Woods, RB Ed Vopal, 2nd Team, OT, Scott Johnson, DB Brandon Munson, WR Scott Johnson, Hon. Men., DB Tom Seeke, K Matt Vicenzi, TE Mike Wentland, Hon. Men., LB Ed Vopal, Hon. Men., OL Luke Selden, DE Joel Yaggie, Hon. Men., WR 1989 Jason Cornell, QB 1989 Ronnie McGee, 1st Team, RB Ed Vopal, OL PLAYER OF THE YEAR Dean Osterman, 1st Team, DB 2000 Scott Amhaur, OL 1987 Steve Avery, RB John Redders, 1st Team, WR Andrew Coster, K Ed Vopal, 1st Team, OL Kurt Hedstrom, DB FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Dan Cavanaugh, 2nd Team, LB Vanius Horton, DB 1988 Mike Wentland, LB Jason Cornell, 2nd Team, QB Ben Laarman, LB Shawn Manego, 2nd Team, DB Brandon Munson, WR SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR Pat Modjeski, 2nd Team, P Dan Nett, C 1987 Jerry Woods, DB Chip Wall, 2nd Team, DL Mike Oswald, LB David Gregory, Hon. Men., OL Shane Richardson, LB COACH OF THE YEAR Mike Nichols, Hon. Men., DL Jeff Sarnowski, TE 1987 Herb Grenke Mike Wentland, Hon. Men., LB Luke Selden, OL Chuck Whepley, Hon. Ment., OL Josh Sherko, DE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR 2000 Marc Dugas, 1st Team, OT Lucas Smith, C 2000 Marc Dugas Terrell Goldsmith, 1st Team, RB Mike Thomas, DE Jason Lawson, 1st Team, DB NMU MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS 1947 - Cliff Puckett, QB 1965 - Dave Fleet, HB 1985 - John Baltes, RB 1948 - Bill Hart, HB 1966 - Curt Marker, G 1986 - Jerry Woods, DB 1949 - Burt Gustafson, E 1967 - Ron Stump, E 1987 - Rick Popp, QB 1950 - Dave McDowell, G 1968 - Jim Lindstrom, HB 1988 - Brad Schuenemann, LB 1951 - George Collins, G 1969 - Rich McCarthy, QB 1989 - Jason Cornell, QB 1952 - Lou Myefski, T 1970 - Tom Watson, T 1990 - Mark Maddox, LB 1953 - Bill Jennings, QB 1971 - Ken McLean, LB 1991 - Nelson Edmonds, TB 1954 - Robert Monck, C 1972 - Gil Damiani, MG 1992 - Nelson Edmonds, TB 1955 - None named 1973 - Jim Rathje, FB 1993 - Brad Benton, TB 1956 - Tom Schwalbach, QB 1974 - Stu Betts, FB 1994 - Brad Benton, TB 1957 - Rex Terwilliger, HB 1975 - Steve Mariucci, QB 1995 - Heath Garland, WR 1958 - George Blommel, E 1976 - Steve Mariucci, QB 1996 - Matt Hoard, QB 1959 - Tom Schwalbach, HB 1977 - Steve Mariucci, QB 1997 - Brian Pinks, DB 1960 - George Blommel, E 1978 - Greg Grigsby, WR 1998 - Joe Pfankuch, DB 1961 - Frank Novak, QB 1979 - Phil Kessel, QB 1999 - Jeremy Wilkinson, WR 1962 - Tom Neumann, HB 1980 - Phil Kessel, QB 2000 - Jason Lawson, DB/Terrell Goldsmith, RB 1963 - Bill Rademacher, E 1981 - Tom Bertoldi, QB 2001 - James Randle, RB 1964 - Pat Stump, G 1982 - George Works, FB 2002 - Mike Oswald, DB/Brandon Munson, 1983 - Tom Bertoldi, QB WR/Kyle Swenor, QB 1984 - Bob Stefanski, WR 28 Wildcat Football NMU Football Honors

Bob Adams ...... All -MIFC Defense, Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1994. Scott Amhaus ...... 2000 GLIAC All-Academic Team. Nick Anderson ...... GLIAC All-Conference Offense, Second Team, 2000. Mark Andrus ...... All-MIFC Offense Honorable Mention, Offensive Tackle, 1995; All MIFC Offense second team, 1996. Steve Avery ...... GLIAC Player of the Year, 1987; All-GLIAC First Team Tailback, 1987 and 1988; AP All-America Honorable Mention Tailback, 1987. Don Bangert ...... NAIA All-America Honorable Mention Fullback, 1963. Eliot Bares...... All-MIFC Defense, Academic First Team, 1998. Matt Beauchamp ...... All-MIFC Offense second team, 1996. Brad Benton ...... All-MIFC Second Team Running Back, 1993; All-MIFC Second Team Running Back, 1994; Dr. C.M. Frank All-American Honorable Mention Running Back, 1994; Mike Berry...... AP All-America Second Team Defensive Tackle, 1976. Tom Bertoldi...... AP All-America Honorable Mention Quarterback, 1981; AP All-America Second Team Quarterback, 1983. Marc Bliven ...... All-MIFC Defense, Academic First Team and All-MIFC Defense Honorable Mention, 1998; All-GLIAC First Team Defense, 1999. Jason Bluck ...... GLIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention, Defensive Back, 2000. George Blommel...... AP All-America Honorable Mention End, 1960. Tim Boesch...... All-MIFC Defense, Second Team Defensive Line, 1994; All-MIFC Defense, First Team Defensive Line, 1995; Snow Bowl participant, 1995; Dr. C.M. Frank All-America Third Team Defense, 1995. Joe Bourcier ...... All-MIFC Defense, Honorable Mention Linebacker, 1995; All-MIFC Offense Honorable Mention, 1996; All-MIFC Defense Honorable Mention, 1997. Kurt Buterbaugh...... All-MIFC Offense, Second Team Place Kicker, 1995. Drew Buyarski...... 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Dan Cavanaugh ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Linebacker, 1989. John Chrisant...... AP All-America Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1966-67 & 68; NAIA All-America Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1966 & 67. Cornelius Coe ...... All-MIFC Defense, First Team Defensive Back, 1995; All-MIFC Defense first team, 1996. All-Northeast Region Defense Second Team and All-MIFC Defense Second Team, 1998. Jason Cornell ...... GLIAC All-Academic Team, 1988; All-GLIAC Second Team Quarterback, 1989; GLIAC All-Academic Team, 1989; All-MIFC Second Team Quarterback, 1990; MIFC All-Academic First Team, 1990. Andrew Coster ...... All-MIFC Offense, Second Team, Kicker, 1998. GTE District Four Academic Second Team Offense, 2000; GLIAC All-Conference Second Team, Kicker, 2000; Verizon All-District Four Academic First Team, 2000; All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Dennis Dahlke...... Hansen's Football Gazette All-American Honorable Mention Offensive Line, 1991; All-MIFC Second Team Offensive Line, 1990; All- MIFC First Team Offensive Line, 1991. Jim Danilko...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1969. Paul D'Arras ...... AP All-American Hon. Mention Halfback, 1960; Mid-Bracket All-American Honorable Mention Halfback, 1960. Jim Decker...... NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Guard, 1965. Jim Delene...... Dr. C.M. Frank All-American Honorable Mention Offensive Line, 1994; All-MIFC Offensive Line, First Team, 1994. Mike Dellangelo ...... Mid-Continent Conference First Team Running Back, 1980. Jim Devine ...... All-MIFC Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1990. Jovan Dewitt ...... All-MIFC Defense, First Team Linebacker, 1995; Second Team Defense, All-Northeast Region Team, 1995; Dr. C.M. Frank All-American Honorable Mention Linebacker, 1995. Marc Dugas ...... All-GLIAC First Team Offense, 1999. GLIAC Offensive Lineman of the Year, 2000; All-GLIAC Offense First Team Lineman, 2000; American Football Coaches Association Division II All-American Offense First Team, 2000. John Duginski ...... All-MIFC Offense Honorable Mention , 1996. MIFC Offense All-Academic first team, 1997. Lloyd Eaton ...... Michigan NAIA Coach of the Year, 1956; Michigan Associated Press Coach of the Year, 1956. Tony Ebeling ...... 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Nelson Edmonds ...... All-MIFC First Team Running Back, 1991; All-MIFC Second Team Running Back/Kick Returner, 1992. Guy Falkenhagen ..... CoSIDA Academic All-American, 1972. "Frosty" Ferzacca...... Michigan NAIA Coach of the Year, 1960-63-64-65; Michigan AP Coach of the Year, 1960 and 1965. Dave Fleet ...... AP All-American Second Team Halfback, 1965; NAIA All-American Honorable Mention, Halfback, 1965. Zachary Fowler ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Split End, 1977. Tim Fox ...... 2001 All-Northeast Region First Team Defense. 2001 Football Gazette All-American Second Team Linebacker. 2001 Daktronics Division II All-American Second Team Defense. 2001 All-GLIAC First Team Defense.

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Brian Franks ...... All-GLIAC First Team Offensive Tackle, 1987. Heath Garland...... All-MIFC Offense, Second Team Wide Receiver, 1995. Justin Gluesing...... All-MIFC Honorable Mention Linebacker, 1993; All-MIFC Defense, First Team Linebacker, 1994; Hansen's Football Gazette All-American Third Team Linebacker, 1994; Dr. C.M. Frank All-American Third Team Linebacker, 1994; MIFC All-Academic First Team, 1994. Jerry Goerlitz ...... NAIA All-American Second Team Center, 1960; AP All-American Honorable Mention Center, 1960. Terrell Goldsmith ..... GLIAC All-Conference First Team Offense, 2000. Brad Grayvold ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Cornerback, 1987 and 1988. David Gregory ...... All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Offensive Line, 1989; All-MIFC Honorable Mention Offensive Line, 1990; MIFC All-Academic First Team, 1990 and 1991. Herb Grenke ...... Kodak College Division I Coach of the Year (Region 3), 1987; GLIAC Coach of the Year, 1987. Seth Hammes...... All-MIFC Defense, Honorable Mention Defensive End, 1995.; All-MIFC Defense second team, 1996; All-MIFC Defense Honorable Mention, 1997. Ty Hartung ...... All-MIFC Defense second team, 1996; All-MIFC Defense Honorable Mention, 1997. All-MIFC Defense First Team, 1998; All-GLIAC First Team Defense, 1999; Daktronics Division II All-Northeast Regional Team; Burger King Coaches All-American First Team, 1999. Frank Harris...... All-GLIAC First Team Tight End, 1987. Jeff Harry ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Offensive Guard, 1987 and 1988. Kurt Hedstrom ...... GLIAC All-Academic Team, 2000. Pete Helein ...... Mid-Continent Conference First Team Offensive Tackle, 1980. Scott Herioux ...... MIFC All-Academic First Team, 1991 and 1992; GTE Academic All-American Second Team, 1992; All-MIFC Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1992. Matt Hoard ...... MIFC Offense All-Academic first team, MIFC Player of the Year, MIFC Offensive Back of the Year, All-MIFC Offense first team 1996. Lonnie Holton...... NAIA All-American Second Team Halfback, 1967; AP All-American Second Team Halfback, 1967; AP All-American Honorable Mention Halfback, 1968 and 1969. Vanius Horton ...... GLIAC All-Academic Team, 2000. Allen Ische ...... NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Tackle, 1965. Jeff Ives ...... All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Defense, 1999. GLIAC All-Conferene Honorable Mention Defense, 2000. Scott Johnson...... All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Cornerback, 1988; GLIAC All-Academic Team, 1988. Tim Kearney ...... AP All-American Second Team Linebacker, 1970 and 1971. Joe Kelenic ...... All-MIFC Offense Honorable Mention 1996; All-MIFC Defense Honorable Mention, 1997. All-MIFC Defense, First Team, 1998. Jim Kemp ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Defensive End, 1968. Ron Kerr ...... NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Tackle, 1965. Phil Kessel ...... AP All-American Second Team Quarterback, 1980; Mid-Continent Conference Player of the Year and First Team Quarterback, 1980. Ken Klein ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Defensive Lineman, 1988. Justin Kleinschmidt 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Chuck Klingbeil ...... All-GLIAC First Team Defensive Tackle, 1987. Randall Knoll...... All-MIFC Defense Academic Honorable Mention, 1998; All-MIFC Defense, Honorable Mention, 1998. Ken Knudsen ...... Academic All-American Second Team, 1978; Mid-Continent Conference First Team Defensive Back, 1978. Gus Krantz...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Tackle, 1960. Paul Kreski ...... All-MIFC First Team Wide Receiver, 1993. Bob Kroll ...... AP All-American Third Team Defensive Back, 1971; AP All-American Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1970. Gil Krueger ...... Chevrolet Motor Division NCAA II Coach of the Year, 1975. Ben Laarman ...... Verizon All-District Four Academic Second Team Defense, 2000; GLIAC All-Academic Team, 2000. 2001 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Linebacker. 2001 Verizon CoSIDA Academic All-District IV First Team Defense. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Matt LaTour ...... MIFC All-Academic First Team, 1994. Jason Lawson ...... GLIAC All-Conference First Team Defense, 2000; Daktronics All-Northeast Region First Team, 2000. 2001 All-GLIAC First Team Defense. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Dan Leveille ...... GTE Academic All-American Second Team, 1982. Mark Maddox ...... All-GLIAC First Team Linebacker, 1987 and 1988; Hansen's Football Gazette All-American Second Team Linebacker, 1988; MIFC Defensive Back of the Year, 1990; All-MIFC First Team Linebacker, 1990; Harlon Hill finalist, 1990. Marcus Mallory ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Nose Guard, 1987. Shawn Manego ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Defensive Back, 1989; All-MIFC Second Team Defensive Back, 1990. Jim Marana ...... Mid-Continent Conference First Team Linebacker, 1979.

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Steve Mariucci ...... AP All-American Third Team Quarterback, 1976; AP All-American Honorable Mention Quarterback, 1977. Curt Marker ...... Blue-Gray Game Guard, 1966; College All-Star Game Guard, 1967; AP All-American Second Team Guard, 1966; NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Tackle, 1965; NAIA Honorable Mention Guard, 1966. Steve Matzl ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Defense, 1999. Jack Mauro ...... NAIA All-American First Team Tackle, 1962; NAIA All-American Second Team Tackle, 1963; AP All-American Honorable Mention Tackle, 1962. Dan McCarty ...... All-MIFC Second Team Receiver, 1994. Dan McCoy...... All-GLIAC First Team Fullback, 1987; All-GLIAC Second Team Fullback, 1988. Ronnie McGee ...... All-GLIAC First Team Running Back, 1989. Jason McGlone ...... All-MIFC Offense second team, 1996. Bob McIntyre ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Center, 1983. Jim Meyer ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Guard, 1967; NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Guard, 1967. Tony Michels ...... All-GLIAC First Team Linebacker, 1987. Mike Mileski...... AP All-American Honorable Mention End, 1961. Luke Miljour ...... All-MIFC Defense second team, 1997; All-MIFC Defense Honorable Mention, 1998. Jamone Mims...... GLIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention, Wide Receiver, 2000. Maurice Mitchell ...... Kodak All-American First Team Flanker, 1976; AP All-American Honorable Mention Flanker, 1976. North-South Shrine Game, 1976. Pat Modjeski...... All-GLIAC Second Team Punter, 1989; All-MIFC Honorable Mention Punter, 1991. Devin Montgomery ...All-MIFC Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1993; All-MIFC Second Team Defensive Back, 1994. Brandon Munson ...... All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. 2001 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Wide Receiver. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Jeff Nason ...... All-MIFC Honorable Mention Offensive Line, 1992; All-MIFC First Team Offensive Line, 1993. Dan Nett ...... All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Tom Neumann...... All-American Bowl Halfback, 1962; AP All-American Honorable Mention Halfback, 1962; NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Halfback, 1962. Mike Nichols ...... All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Defensive Lineman, 1989; All-MIFC Second Team Defensive Lineman, 1990. Charlie Nickel...... All-MIFC Honorable Mention Tight End, 1990. Frank Novak ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Quarterback, 1960 and 1961. Reggie Oliver...... Mid-Continent Conference First Team Linebacker, 1980. Jeff Osborne...... 2001 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Running Back. Dean Osterman ...... All-GLIAC First Team Defensive Back, 1989. Mike Oswald ...... Verizon Academic All-District Four First Team, 2000; All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. 2001 Verizon CoSIDA Academic All District IV First Team Defense. 2001 Verizon Academic All-American College Division Second Team Defense. 2001 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Defensive Back. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Marshall Paschke ..... 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Barry Peterson ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Middle Guard, 1983. Joe Pfankuch ...... All-MIFC Defense Second Team, 1997. All-MIFC Defense, Second Team, 1998. Brian Pinks ...... All-MIFC Specialist First Team and All-MIFC Defense second team, 1997. Mike Plourde ...... 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Rick Popp...... All-GLIAC First Team Quarterback, 1987; AP All-American Honorable Mention Quarterback, 1987. Aaron Powell ...... All-GLIAC First Team Strong Safety, 1987 and 1988. Steve Princinsky ...... All-MIFC Honorable Mention Offensive Line, 1992; All-MIFC Honorable Mention Offensive Line, 1993. Bill Rademacher ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention End, 1963; Mid-Continent Conference Coach of the Year, 1980. James Randle...... All-GLIAC First Team Offense, 1999. 2001 All-GLIAC First Team Offense. John Redders ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Wide Receiver, 1988; All-GLIAC First Team Wide Receiver, 1989. Shane Richardson .... All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Defense, 1999. All-GLIAC Honorable Mention, LB, 2000; All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. Carson Rose ...... All-MIFC Defense, Honorable Mention, Defensive Back, 1995. Ken Rusielewicz ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Offensive Tackle, 1977. Shawn Ryan...... All-MIFC Offense, Honorable Mention, Offensive Guard, 1998; All-GLIAC Offense Honorable Mention, 1999. Len St. Jean ...... Williamson All-American First Team Guard, 1963. NAIA All-American First Team Defensive End, 1963. Brandon Sagotz ...... All-GLIAC Honorable Mention, Defensive Lineman, 2000. Al Sandona...... AP All-American Third Team Guard, 1961; AP All-American Honorable Mention Guard, 1960. Steve Sandona...... MIFC All-Academic Team, Honorable Mention , 1990.

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Jeff Sarnowski...... Verizon Academic All-District IV Second Team Offense, 2000; All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. Brad Schuenemann .All-GLIAC First Team Linebacker, 1987 and 1988. Hansen's Football Gazette Honorable Mention All-American Linebacker, 1988. Tom Schwalbach ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Quarterback, 1956 and 1957; AP All-American Honorable Mention Back, 1959. Josh Scutt ...... All-MIFC Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1992. Tom Seeke...... All-GLIAC First Team Kicker, 1988; GLIAC All-Academic Team, 1988. Luke Selden ...... All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Josh Sherko...... All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Scott Sible ...... Mid-Continent Conference First Team Offensive End, 1979 and 1980. Lucas Smith...... All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. Jack Spuhler ...... NAIA All-American First Team Linebacker, 1967. Bob Stefanski...... Academic All-American First Team, 1983. Wayne Steigelman...All-MIFC Honorable Mention Defensive Lineman, 1993. Joe Stemo...... Kodak All-American First Team Defensive Back, 1977; AP All-American Honorable Mention Defensive Back, 1977. Dan Stencil ...... Kodak All-American First Team Center, 1975. Dave Stender ...... Mid-Continent Conference First Team, Offensive Guard, 1978. Gary Stewart ...... All-MIFC First Team, Wide Receiver, 1990; Hansen’s Football Gazette, All-Ameria Second-Team, 1991. Eric Stokes ...... All-MIFC Honorable Mention End, 1990. Todd Stoner ...... All-MIFC Offense, Honorable Mention, Tailback, 1998. Pat Stump ...... NAIA All-American First Team Guard, 1964; AP All-American Second Team Guard, 1964; NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Guard, 1963. Ron Stump ...... NAIA All-American Honorable Mention End, 1967. Mike Thomas ...... All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. Tony Tibbetts ...... All-MIFC Third Team Running Back, 1990. Brad Tipple...... All-MIFC Defense Honorable Mention, 1997. Paul Tocco ...... All-MIFC Second Team Place Kicker, 1990; Hansen's Football Gazette All-American Second Team Kicker, 1991. Carl Ulmer...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Defensive End, 1977. Gene Valesano ...... NAIA All-American Third Team Fullback, 1960; AP All-American Honorable Mention Fullback, 1960. Ryan Vanderlist ...... 2001 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Defensive Line. Cary VanSluys ...... All-MIFC Offense Honorable Mention, 1996; All-MIFC Offense second team, 1997. Pat Veselik...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Place Kicker, 1983. Matt Vincenzi ...... All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Ed Vopal ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Offensive Tackle, 1988; GLIAC All-Academic Hon. Mention Team, 1988; All-GLIAC First Team Offensive Tackle, 1989; GLIAC All-Academic Team, 1989; All-MIFC Second Team Offensive Tackle, 1990; MIFC All-Academic First Team, 1990. Chip Wall ...... All-GLIAC Second Team Defensive Lineman, 1989; All-MIFC Honorable Mention Defensive Lineman, 1990; All-MIFC Honorable Mention Defensive Lineman, 1991. Steve Webb ...... All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. Jason Wender ...... All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Defense, 1999. Mike Wentland ...... GLIAC Freshman of the Year, 1988; All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Linebacker, 1988; All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Linebacker, 1989. Ryan Wettstein ...... 2001 All-GLIAC First Team Defense, Punter. Chuck Whelpley...... All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Offensive Lineman, 1989. Bryan White...... All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Offense, 1999. Jeremy Wilkinson ...All-MIFC Offense first team, 1996; All-MIFC Offense first team, 1997; All-GLIAC Second Team Offense, 1999. Curt Wojan ...... AP All-American Honorable Mention Middle Guard, 1980; Mid-Continent Conference First Team Defensive Lineman, 1980. Jerry Woods ...... Kodak All-American First Team Free Safety, 1987 and 1988; AP All-American Honorable Mention Free Safety, 1987; AP All-American First Team Free Safety, 1988. GLIAC Specialist of the Year, 1987; All-GLIAC First Team Free Safety, 1987 and 1988. George Works...... Kodak All-American First Team Running Back, 1982. AP All-American Second Team Running Back, 1982. Joel Yaggie ...... All-GLIAC First Team Wide Receiver, 1987; All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Wide Receiver, 1988. Casey Young ...... All-GLIAC Academic Team, 2000. 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team. Mark Zabroske ...... AP All-American Third Team Defensive End, 1980; Mid-Continent Conference First Team Defensive End, 1980. Randy Zimmerman...... Mid-Continent Conference First Team Defensive End, 1978. Jason Zdunek ...... 2001 All-GLIAC Academic Team.

32 Wildcat Football NMU Football Records Individual Records

SCORING (Career) YARDS PASSING (Career) Most Yards Most Yards Returned Most Points 7,330 by Tom Bertoldi 245 by Gary Stewart 1,475 by Jerry Woods *354 by George Works (1980-81-82-83) (1990 vs. Ashland) (1985-86-87-88) (1978-80-81-82) Most Touchdowns Most Touchdowns YARDS PASSING (Season) 3 by Bob Stefanski KICKOFF RETURNS (Season) *59 by George Works 2,839 by Kyle Swenor (2002) (1983 vs. Michigan Most Returns (1978-80-81-82) Tech, Saginaw Valley 32 by Phil DePerro (1967) Most PATs YARDS PASSING (Game) State, Northern Iowa) Most Yards Returned 98 by Andrew Coster (1998-99- 459 by Matt LaTour Joel Yaggie (1986 vs. 672 by Jerry Woods (1986) 00-01) (1994 vs. Ashland) Texas-El Paso) D.J. Most Field Goals Rein (1989 vs. UW- LONGEST 40 by Andrew Coster (1998-99- PASSING (Career) Stout) Touchdown Run From Scrim- 00-01) Most Attempts mage 987 by Tom Bertoldi PASS INTERCEP- 95 by George Works (1981 vs. SCORING (Season) (1980-81-82-83) TIONS (Career) Northern Iowa) Most Points Most Completions Most Interceptions Touchdown Pass #138 by George Works (1982) 528 by Bryan White 20 by Bob Kroll (1969- 92 by Tom Bertoldi to Greg Most Touchdowns (1988-89-00-01) 70-71) McClain #23 by George Works (1982) Most Touchdowns Most Yards Returned (1981 vs. Wichita State) Most PATs 45 by Tom Bertoldi (1980-81-82- 330 by Jim Danilko Kickoff Return 51 by Dan Harves (1976) 83) (1968-69) 96 by Mike Dellangelo (1977 vs. Most Field Goals 45 by Matt Hoard (1993-94-95- Troy State) 14 by Pat Veselik (1983) 96) PASS INTERCEP- Pass Interception Return TIONS (Season) 104 by Jason Bluck (2000 vs. SCORING (Game) PASSING (Season) Most Interceptions Hillsdale) Most Points Most Attempts 13 by Bob Kroll (1971) Lateral Interception Return 30 by Olaf Vicklund (1928 vs. 462 by Kyle Swenor (2002) Most Yards Returned 92 by Harvey Fletcher Northland) and George Works Most Completions +296 by Jim Danilko (1954 vs. Lakeland) (1981 vs. UW-Superior, 1982 vs. 269 by Kyle Swenor (2002) (1969) Field Goal Minn.-Duluth, Michigan Tech) Most Touchdowns 55 by Greg Guthrie Most Touchdowns 22 by Matt Hoard (1996) PASS INTERCEP- (1986 vs. Northeast Missouri) 5 by Olaf Vicklund (1928 vs. TIONS (Game) Punt Northland) and George Works PASSING (Game) Most Interceptions 89 by Ryan Wettstein (1981 vs. UW-Superior, 1982 vs. Most Attempts 3 by many (most recent, (2001 vs. Findlay) Minn.-Duluth, Michigan Tech) 70 by Matt LaTour Mercer Bryson, 1981 vs. Punt Return Most PATs (1994 vs. Ashland) Northern Iowa) 89 yards by Brian Pinks 10 by Mario Ferretti Most Completions Most Yards Returned (1997 vs. Michigan Tech) (1982 vs. Ferris State) 33 by Jason Cornell +160 by Morgan Most Field Goals (1990 vs. Ferris State) Gingrass 5 by John Duginski Most Touchdowns (1938 vs. UW-Oshkosh) # NCAA-II leader (1997 vs. Wayne State) 6 by Keith Nelsen + NCAA-II record (1984 vs. Michigan Tech) PUNT RETURNS *Career totals which are TOTAL OFFENSE (Career) (Career) affected by NCAA-II postseason *6,807 by Tom Bertoldi PASS RECEIVING (Career) Most Returns games: George Works 3,314 (1980-81-82-83) Most Receptions 105 by Brian Pinks rushing yards, 378 points and 63 169 by Scott Sible (1978-79-80- (1994-95-96-97) touchdowns; Scott Sible 193 pass TOTAL OFFENSE (Season) 81) Most Yards Returned receptions and 3,444 pass receiving 2,943 by Kyle Swenor (2002) Most Yards + 1,228 by Brian Pinks yards; Dan Harves 98 PATs; Steve 3,108 by Scott Sible (1978-79-80- (1994-95-96-97) Mariucci 7,523 yards total offense TOTAL OFFENSE (Game) 81) and 47 touchdowns passing. 459 by Matt LaTour Most Touchdowns PUNT RETURNS Single game records surpassed (1994 vs. Ashland, 459 passing) 24 by Jeremy Wilkinson (Season) in a postseason game: Tom (1995-96-97) Most Returns Bertoldi 443 yards passing vs. YARDS RUSHING (Career) 32 by Brian Pinks Elizabeth City in 1981 and Mario 3,842 by Steve Avery PASS RECEIVING (Season) (1996) Ferretti four field goals vs. (1985-86-87-88) Most Receptions Most Yards Returned Elizabeth City in 1981. 76 by Brandon Munson (2002) 695 by Andy Andrade YARDS RUSHING (Season) Most Yards (1972) 1,469 by Nelson Edmonds (1991) 1,219 by Scott Sible (1979) Most Touchdowns KICKOFF RETURNS YARDS RUSHING (Game) 12 by Jeremy Wilkinson (1996) (Career) 291 by Nelson Edmonds Most Returns (1991 vs. Wayne State – 62 PASS RECEIVING (Game) 58 by Andy Andrade carries) Most Receptions (1971-72-73) 14 by John Redders (1989 vs. North Dakota)

Wildcat Football 33 NMU Football Records Team Records

SCORING (Season) TOTAL OFFENSE (Season) 33 vs. Ferris State (1990) Most Points 5,108 in 1976 (11 games) Most Touchdowns 473 in 1976 (11 games) TOTAL OFFENSE (Game) 6 vs. Michigan Tech (1984) Least Points 673 vs. Northwood Institute 6 in 1933 (6 games) (1988) INTERCEPTIONS (Season) Most Opponent Points YARDS RUSHING (Season) Most in One Season 328 in 1989 (10 games) 2,510 in 1976 (11 games) 23 in 1981 and 1987 Least Opponent Points YARDS RUSHING (Game) 12 in 1929 (6 games) 477 vs. UW-Milwaukee (1959) INTERCEPTIONS (GAME) Most Touchdowns YARDS PASSING (Season) Most in One Game 65 in 1976 (11 games) 2,961 in 1984 (10 games) 6 vs. UW-Whitewater (1978) Most PATs YARDS PASSING (Game) 58 in 1976 (11 games) 459 vs. Ashland (1994) CONSECUTIVITY Most Field Goals Victories 14 in 1983 (10 games) PASSING (Season) 18 in 1975-76 Most Attempts Games Without a Loss SCORING (Game) 464 in 2002 (11 games) 18 in 1975-76 Most Points Most Completions Defeats 82 vs. Nebraska-Omaha (1976) 269 in 2002 (11 games) 11 in 1973-74 Most Opponent Points Most Touchdowns Shutouts by NMU 78 by Central State-Ohio (1989) 25 in 1984 (10 games) 4 in 1948-49 and 1958 Pat Rouzard was second on the team Most Touchdowns Shutouts by Opponents 12 vs. Nebraska-Omaha (1976) PASSING (Game) 5 in 1922-23, 1923-24 and 1932- in 2002 with 64 receptions for 622 Most PATs Most Attempts 33 yards. 11 vs. Ferris State, (1982) 70 vs. Ashland (1994) Games in which NMU Kicked Most Field Goals Most Completions Field Goal 4 vs. Northeast Missouri (1983) 33 vs. Drake (1979) 7 in 1971 Games in which NMU Scored 111 in 1974-84 Miscellaneous Records

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN MOST LOSSES, ONE SEASON MOST FIRST DOWNS MOST OPPONENT FIRST 75 vs. Nebraska-Omaha (1978) 10 in 1974 RUSHING, ONE GAME DOWNS RUSHING, ONE 22 vs. Quantico (1968) and GAME GREATEST LOSING MARGIN UNDEFEATED SEASONS SINCE Northwood Institute (1988) 24 by Central State-Ohio (1989) 78 vs. Central State-Ohio (1989) 1916 1929 (4-0-2); 1958 (7-0-1); *1967 MOST FIRST DOWNS MOST OPPONENT FIRST MOST SHUTOUTS BY NMU, (9-0-0); *1981 (10-0-0) PASSING, ONE GAME DOWNS PASSING, ONE GAME ONE SEASON 19 vs. Ashland (1994) 25 by Texas-El Paso (1986) 4 in 1929, 1949, 1958, 1960 and WINLESS SEASONS SINCE 1971 1916 MOST OPPONENT FIRST TOTAL OFFENSE BY 1920 (0-3-0); 1933 (0-6-0); 1955 DOWNS, ONE GAME OPPONENT MOST SHUTOUTS BY (0-7-0); 1974 (0-10-0) 38 by Texas-El Paso (1986) 683 by Texas-El Paso (1986) OPPONENTS, ONE SEASON 5 in 1923 and 1933 MOST FIRST DOWNS, YARDS RUSHING BY ONE GAME OPPONENT MOST WINS, ONE SEASON 35 vs. Northwood Institute (1988) 437 by Central Michigan (1955) 10 in 1975, 1976 and 1981 Attendance Records

LARGEST HOME CROWD LARGEST SINGLE SEASON AT 15,844 vs. Central Michigan (October HOME 23, 1976) 48,077 in 1976 (five games)

LARGEST ROAD CROWD *Does not include playoff loss 40,166 at Akron (September 17, 1966)

Ryan Wettstein handled the punting duties for the ‘Cats in 2002 as he averaged 41.8 yards a punt.

34 Wildcat Football Yearly Statistics Passing Pass Receiving Year Player Att C Int TD Yds Year Player No Yds Ave TD 1956 Tom Schwalbach 67 38 4 9 607 1958 George Knecht 7 160 22.8 0 1957 Tom Schwalbach 64 34 6 2 500 1959 Bill Brodeur 8 208 26.0* 3 1958 Tom Schwalbach 65 24 9 5 373 1960 Wayne Sickler 17 291 17.1 7 1959 Frank Novak 46 19 3 4 261 1961 Mike Mileski 22 318 14.4 6 1960 Frank Novak 97 45 7 13 792 1962 Tom Neumann 10 204 20.4 2 1961 Frank Novak 107 56 5 14 792 1963 Bill Rademacher 29 572 19.7 5 1962 Stan Ferris 24 9 2 4 220 1964 Bernie Schmitt 20 354 17.7 5 1963 Terry Nyquist 82 36 3 5 653 1965 Bernie Schmitt 17 233 13.7 1 1964 Terry Nyquist 113 48 5 9 743 1966 Jesse Jenkins 22 297 13.5 4 1965 Clair Lambert 65 31 1 3 446 1967 Jesse Jenkins 16 229 14.3 3 1966 Rich McCarthy 73 26 6 4 469 1968 Paul Santoni 13 193 14.8 1 1967 Lloyd Carr 99 52 9 6 642 1969 Mike Boyd 19 426 22.4 6 1968 Rich McCarthy 125 58 8 5 856 1970 Mike Bee 16 250 15.6 3 1969 Rich McCarthy 195 95 15 10 1476 1971 Steve Shaughnessy 15 209 13.9 0 1970 Marty Brenner 75 38 6 5 494 1972 Gary Pendl 18 309 17.1 3 1971 Marty Brenner 121 61 6 4 813 1973 Steve Conlan 16 230 14.4 0 1972 Pete Speier 35 20 1 1 305 1974 Maurice Mitchell 24 365 15.2 1 1973 Ed Lester 110 56 9 2 734 1975 Zachary Fowler 33 675 20.4 4 1974 Bob Tuma 109 45 7 3 593 1976 Maurice Mitchell 57 1183 20.7 8 1975 Steve Mariucci 169 89 5 13 1624 1977 Zachary Fowler 47 840 17.8 8 1976 Steve Mariucci 247 142 12 14 2304 1978 Greg Grigsby 30 432 14.4 3 1977 Steve Mariucci 193 112 11 11 1608 1979 Scott Sible 62 1219* 19.6 4 1978 Todd Krueger 234 141 18 12 2031 1980 Scott Sible 50 799 15.9 4 1979 Phil Kessel 297 171 18 15 2238 1981 Scott Sible 46 844 18.3 5 1980 Phil Kessel 387 223 14 21 2555 1982 Jerry McCune 58 1071 18.4 3 1981 Tom Bertoldi 331 164 18 15 2454 1983 Bob Stefanski 56 1019 18.2 10 1982 Tom Bertoldi 328 182 17 11 2437 1984 Bob Stefanski 47 809 17.2 11 1983 Tom Bertoldi 304 167 13 18 2298 1985 Joel Yaggie 25 387 15.5 2 1984 Keith Nelsen 311 177 20* 21 2636 1986 Steve Avery 40 385 9.6 1 1985 Keith Nelsen 266 126 10 7 1524 1987 Frank Harris 28 390 13.9 2 1986 Rick Popp 211 97 15 8 1188 1988 Joel Yaggie 26 458 17.6 2 1987 Rick Popp 167 100 4 9 1406 1989 John Redders 39 654 16.7 4 1988 Jason Cornell 212 120 10 10 1518 1990 Gary Stewart 55 867 15.7 5 1989 Jason Cornell 333 168 9 13 2037 1991 Gary Stewart 28 448 16.0 3 1990 Jason Cornell 296 170 9 11 2325 1992 Gary Stewart 24 474 19.8 3 1991 Nick Bink 91 45 9 0 515 1993 Paul Kreski 40 708 17.7 7 1992 Nick Bink 159 78 9 4 1088 1994 Dan McCarty 52 764 14.7 8 1993 Matt Hoard 134 68 5 6 964 1995 Heath Garland 50 709 14.2 8 1994 Matt LaTour 294 144 9 14 2135 1996 Jeremy Wilkinson 50 997 19.9 12* 1995 Matt Hoard 321 180 6 16 2159 1997 Jeremy Wilkinson 57 950 16.7 9 1996 Matt Hoard 335 175 8 22* 2482 1998 Fred Derocher 24 277 11.5 4 1997 Todd Drake 263 127 14 12 1693 1999 Jeremy Wilkinson 51 807 15.8 10 1998 Bryan White 211 107 6 8 1186 2000 Jamone Mims 50 645 12.9 4 1999 Bryan White 230 137 7 14 1645 2001 Brandon Munson 36 553 15.4 4 2000 Bryan White 304 174 13 11 1908 2002 Brandon Munson 76* 950 12.5 6 2001 Bryan White 220 110 12 7 1361 2002 Kyle Swenor 462* 269* 20* 14 2,839*

Wildcat Football 35 Yearly Statistics Rushing Total Offense Year Player Att Yds Ave Year Player Plays Rush Pass Yds Ave 1956 Tom Schwalbach 109 493 4.5 1956 Tom Schwalbach 176 493 607 1100 6.3 1957 Rex Terwilliger 34 347 10.2* 1957 Tom Schwalbach 112 307 500 807 7.2 1958 Dick Allen 57 386 6.7 1958 Tom Schwalbach 104 121 373 494 4.7 1959 Tom Schwalbach 76 562 7.4 1959 Tom Schwalbach 84 562 58 620 7.3 1960 Gene Valesano 121 729 6.0 1960 Gene Valesano 121 729 0 729 6.0 1961 Gene Valesano 59 407 6.8 1961 Frank Novak 118 -59 792 733 6.2 1962 Tom Neumann 152 835 5.4 1962 Tom Neumann 153 835 0 835 5.4 1963 Don Bangert 124 383 3.1 1963 Terry Nyquist 89 6 653 659 7.4 1964 Dennis Gorsline 111 446 4.0 1964 Terry Nyquist 152 41 743 784 5.1 1965 Dave Fleet 110 657 5.9 1965 Dave Fleet 110 657 0 657 5.9 1966 Larry Snoddy 126 459 3.6 1966 Rich McCarthy 108 15 469 484 4.4 1967 Lonnie Holton 182 786 4.2 1967 Lonnie Holton 182 786 0 786 4.2 1968 Lonnie Holton 145 666 4.5 1968 Rich McCarthy 160 13 856 869 5.4 1969 Dave Ripmaster 123 450 3.6 1969 Rich McCarthy 234 -59 1476 1417 6.0 1970 Dave Ripmaster 156 651 4.1 1970 Dave Ripmaster 156 651 0 651 4.1 1971 Reggie Barefield 204 924 4.5 1971 Reggie Barefield 205 924 22 946 4.6 1972 Andy Andrade 159 724 4.5 1972 Andy Andrade 159 724 0 724 4.5 1973 Andy Andrade 114 500 4.4 1973 Ed Lester 196 -58 734 676 3.5 1974 Stu Betts 164 778 4.7 1974 Stu Betts 164 778 0 778 4.7 1975 Stu Betts 231 907 3.9 1975 Steve Mariucci 248 141 1624 1765 7.1 1976 Reggie Webster 153 973 6.3 1976 Steve Mariucci 322 142 2304 2446 7.5* 1977 Reggie Webster 140 623 4.4 1977 Steve Mariucci 270 172 1608 1780 6.5 1978 George Works 77 364 4.7 1978 Todd Krueger 306 -28 2031 2003 6.5 1979 Mike Dellangelo 150 443 2.9 1979 Phil Kessel 368 -74 2238 2164 5.8 1980 Mike Dellangelo 137 437 3.2 1980 Phil Kessel 423 -128 2555 2427 5.7 1981 George Works 210 1049 5.0 1981 Tom Bertoldi 382 -235 2454 2219 5.8 1982 George Works 229 1292 5.6 1982 Tom Bertoldi 368 -85 2437 2352 6.4 1983 Eric Dudley 87 465 5.3 1983 Tom Bertoldi 365 -195 2298 2103 5.8 1984 Eric Dudley 120 549 4.6 1984 Keith Nelsen 351 -32 2636 2604 7.4 1985 Steve Avery 94 576 6.1 1985 Keith Nelsen 308 33 1524 1557 5.1 1986 Steve Avery 230 973 4.0 1986 Rick Popp 255 15 1188 1203 4.7 1987 Steve Avery 266 1300 4.9 1987 Rick Popp 227 81 1406 1487 6.6 1988 Steve Avery 258 1094 4.1 1988 Jason Cornell 252 -10 1518 1508 6.0 1989 Ronnie McGee 197 849 4.1 1989 Jason Cornell 379 31 2037 2068 5.4 1990 Tony Tibbetts 167 733 4.3 1990 Jason Cornell 349 -78 2325 2247 6.4 1991 Nelson Edmonds 328* 1469* 4.4 1991 Nelson Edmonds 328 1469* 0 1469 4.4 1992 Nelson Edmonds 191 809 4.2 1992 Nick Bink 236 -14 1088 1074 4.5 1993 Brad Benton 265 954 3.6 1993 Brad Benton 288 954 0 954 3.6 1994 Brad Benton 262 1068 4.1 1994 Matt LaTour 310 -35 2135 2100 6.7 1995 Todd Stoner 118 540 4.6 1995 Matt Hoard 362 -70 2159 2089 5.7 1996 Jason McGlone 165 714 4.3 1996 Matt Hoard 382 -101 2482 2381 6.2 1997 P.J. Lewis 178 785 4.4 1997 Todd Drake 318 -176 1693 1517 4.7 1998 Todd Stoner 173 889 5.1 1998 Bryan White 309 9 1186 1195 3.8 1999 James Randle 151 795 5.3 1999 Bryan White 295 -78 1645 1567 5.3 2000 Terrell Goldsmith 229 1030 4.5 2000 Bryan White 368 -133 1908 1775 4.8 2001 James Randle 244 1084 4.4 2001 Bryan White 266 -163 1361 1198 4.5 2002 Terrell Goldsmith 170 731 4.3 2002 Kyle Swenor 550* 104 2839* 2943* 5.3

36 Wildcat Football Yearly Statistics Scoring Kickoff Returns Year Player TD PAT FG Pts. Year Player No Yds Avg. 1956 Tom Schwalbach 14 19 0 103 1958 Tom Schwalbach 8 214 26.7 1957 Rex Terwilliger 8 0 0 48 1959 Gene Valesano 3 154 51.3 1958 Dick Allen 6 0 0 36 1960 Gary Shanley 4 212 53.0* 1959 Tom Schwalbach 6 2 0 38 1961 Gary Shanley 5 80 16.0 1960 Paul D’Arras 13 6 0 84 1962 Gary Shanley 5 100 20.0 1961 Wayne Sickler 6 22 2 64 1963 Dave Fleet 15 342 22.8 1962 Tom Neumann 5 0 0 30 1964 Bruce Newman 4 72 18.0 1963 Terry Nyquist 2 19 3 40 1964 Terry Nyquist 4 18 2 48 1965 Dave Fleet 17 412 24.2 1965 Dave Fleet 6 0 0 36 1966 Les Wilson 5 131 26.2 1966 Tony Richardson 0 27 5 42 1967 Jack Spuhler 5 178 35.6 1967 Lonnie Holton 10 0 0 60 1968 Johnny Hutton 9 151 16.7 1968 Lonnie Holton 9 0 0 54 1969 Lonnie Holton 13 287 22.0 1969 Lonnie Holton 12 0 0 72 1970 Bob Kroll 8 253 31.6 1970 Dave Ripmaster 10 0 0 60 1971 Bob Kroll 14 305 21.7 1971 Reggie Barefield 11 1 0 68 1972 Andy Andrade 30* 695* 23.1 1972 Andy Andrade 8 1 0 50 1973 Andy Andrade 27 535 19.8 1973 Andy Andrade 6 0 0 36 1974 Loren Primm 23 595 25.8 1974 Loren Primm 5 1 0 32 1975 Paul Cuccinotto 9 187 20.7 1975 Dan Harves 0 33* 857 1976 Paul Cuccinotto 15 294 19.6 1976 Reggie Webster 15 0 0 90 1977 Reggie Webster 13 307 23.6 1977 Reggie Webster 9 0 0 54 1978 George Works 7 0 0 42 1978 Mike Dellangelo 10 247 24.7 Joe Fiorini 7 0 0 42 1979 Mike Dellangelo 12 296 24.6 1979 Pat Roche 8 0 0 48 1980 Mike Dellangelo 9 210 23.3 Mike Dellangelo 8 0 0 48 1981 Steve Hermsen 11 217 28.8 1980 George Works 8 0 0 48 1982 Steve Hermsen 19 383 20.1 1981 George Works 21 0 0 126 1983 Andy Pool 18 411 22.8 1982 George Works 23* 00138* 1984 Andy Pool 16 237 14.8 1983 Pat Veselik 03214* 74 1985 Andy Pool 12 330 27.5 1984 Bob Stefanski 11 0 0 66 1986 Jerry Woods 27 672 24.8 1985 Greg Guthrie 0 24 9 51 1987 Jerry Woods 15 430 28.7 1986 Steve Avery 11 0 0 68 1988 Jerry Woods 14 296 21.1 1987 Steve Avery 12 0 0 72 1989 Shaun Manego 20 389 19.4 1988 Steve Avery 14 0 0 84 1990 Nelson Edmonds 28 618 22.0 1989 Ronnie McGee 10 2 0 62 1990 Tony Tibbetts 10 0 0 60 1991 Tony Tibbetts 25 332 13.2 1991 Nelson Edmonds 10 0 0 60 1992 Nelson Edmonds 15 380 25.3 1992 Paul Tocco 0 11 5 26 1993 Bob Adams 14 246 17.6 1993 Brad Benton 9 0 0 54 1994 Rhyan Lindley 18 345 19.2 1994 Brad Benton 11 0 0 66 1995 John Duginski 15 355 23.7 1995 Kurt Buterbaugh 0 24 10 54 1996 Walter Mitchell 20 375 18.8 1996 Jason McGlone 10 10 2 78 1997 Travis Whelan 17 428 25.2 1997 John Duginski 0 23 13 62 1998 James Randle 22 462 21.0 1998 Andrew Coster 0 22 12 58 1999 James Randle 15 395 26.3 1999 Jeremy Wilkinson 10 0 0 60 2000 Jamone Mims 20 456 22.8 2000 Andrew Coster 0 27 10 57 2001 Manuel Diaz 23 470 20.4 2001 Andrew Coster 0 21 36 57 2002 Vincent Mayfield 15 317 21.1 2002 Terrell Goldsmith 14 0 0 84

Wildcat Football 37 Yearly Statistics Punting Punt Returns Year Player No Yds Avg. Year Player No Yds Avg. 1959 Ken Haggart 27 1029 38.1 1959 Tom Schwalbach 16 221 13.8 1960 Lee Johnson 19 759 39.7 1960 Lee Johnson 6 111 18.5 1961 Jack Warner 14 491 35.0 1961 Gary Shanley 4 43 10.7 1962 Terry Nyquist 47 1811 38.5 1962 Gary Shanley 10 122 12.2 1963 Terry Nyquist 46 1689 36.7 1963 Bob Erickson 10 144 14.4 1964 Terry Nyquist 44 1685 38.2 1964 Dave Fleet 16 358 22.3* 1965 Bob Beardsley 59 2047 34.7 1965 Dave Fleet 13 223 17.1 1966 Bob Bertrand 47 1557 33.1 1966 Phil DePerro 21 320 15.2 1967 Bob Bertrand 44 1441 32.7 1967 Phil DePerro 32* 526 16.4 1968 Marty Brenner 52 1890 36.3 1968 Bob Lantzy 25 198 7.9 1969 Marty Brenner 58 2072 35.7 1969 Jim Danilko 6 38 6.3 1970 Marty Brenner 51 1795 35.1 1970 Bud Rowley 18 144 8.0 1971 Marty Brenner 55 1968 35.7 1971 Bob Kroll 12 90 7.5 1972 Scott Gruening 62 2127 34.3 1972 Paul Cuccinotto 2 8241.0* 1973 Jon Reitmeyer 56 1960 35.0 1973 Nick Phillips 7 54 7.7 1974 Brian Adams 75* 2554 34.0 1974 Zachary Fowler 7 31 4.4 1975 Jack Hirn 58 2055 35.4 1975 Joe Stemo 7 91 13.0 1976 Jack Hirn 37 1338 36.1 1976 Paul Cuccinotto 21 188 8.9 1977 Mike Fedrizzi 43 1526 35.4 1977 Joe Stemo 22 120 5.4 1978 Jack Hirn 33 1216 36.8 1978 Ted Wafer 4 37 9.2 1979 Mike Gannon 32 1022 31.9 1979 Steve Hermsen 16 130 8.1 1980 Tom Rynning 55 1999 36.3 1980 Steve Hermsen 16 91 5.7 1981 Butch Tabin 56 1665 29.7 1981 Steve Hermsen 32 313 9.8 1982 Pat Veselik 51 1764 34.6 1982 Steve Hermsen 26 336 12.9 1983 Pat Veselik 62 2058 33.2 1983 Chris Hofer 25 74 3.0 1984 Pat Veselik 35 1280 36.6 1984 Andy Pool 16 73 4.5 1985 Reuben Hoppman 36 1194 33.2 1985 Jerry Woods 23 256 11.1 1986 Tom Seeke 57 2137 37.5 1986 Jerry Woods 13 177 13.6 1987 Tom Seeke 51 1938 38.0 1987 Jerry Woods 27 339 12.6 1988 Tom Seeke 51 1862 36.5 1988 Jerry Woods 26 57 13.7 1989 Pat Modjeski 42 1469 35.0 1989 Shaun Manego 8 63 7.8 1990 Pat Modjeski 43 1450 33.7 1990 Shaun Manego 15 152 10.1 1991 Pat Modjeski 62 2414 38.9 1991 Gary Stewart 24 134 5.5 1992 Matt LaTour 56 2005 35.8 1992 Josh Scutt 15 86 5.7 1993 Matt LaTour 65 2389* 36.8 1993 Chad Sievert 10 81 8.1 1994 Matt LaTour 49 1799 36.7 1994 Brian Pinks 26 149 5.7 1995 Matt LaTour 44 1471 33.4 1995 Brian Pinks 19 203 10.7 1996 Ty Hartung 49 1950 39.8 1996 Brian Pinks 32* 343 10.7 1997 Ty Hartung 57 2253 39.5 1997 Brian Pinks 28 533* 19.0 1998 Ty Hartung 54 2325 43.1* 1998 Lamar Baker 24 245 10.2 1999 Ty Hartung 58 2419 41.7 1999 Jamone Mims 13 207 15.9 2000 Ryan Wettstein 52 1794 34.5 2000 Vanius Horton 17 147 8.6 2001 Ryan Wettstein 61 2609 42.8 2001 Vanius Horton 11 68 6.2 2002 Ryan Wettstein 60 2506 41.8 2002 Manuel Diaz 14 48 3.4

38 Wildcat Football Coaching Records/ Playoff History

Coaching Records

Coach (Years) Seasons G W L T Pct. TP OP William McCracken (1904) 1 3 2 1 0 .666 46 19 Charles H. Estrich (1905-06) 2 4 3 0 1 .875 44 33 Prof. Mills (1909) 1 4 1 2 1 .375 10 24 Deforest Stull (1912) 1 1 0 1 0 .000 Unknown W. B. McClintock (1916-17) 2 11 8 3 0 .727 206 80 L. O. Gant (1919-21) 3 9 4 4 1 .500 114 105 C. B. Hedgcock (1922-33, 36-37) 14 85 30 50 5 .382 717 1,089 R. Victor Hurst (1934-35, 38-42, 46) 8 45 18 24 3 .433 364 606 C. V. Money (1947-55) 9 60 30 24 6 .550 921 916 Lloyd W. Eaton (1956) 1 8 7 0 1 .937 263 82 F. L. "Frosty" Ferzacca (1957-65) 9 78 50 26 2 .653 1,761 858 Rollie Dotsch (1966-70) 5 49 33 15 1 .683 1,272 626 Rae Drake (1971-73) 3 30 11 18 1 .383 468 557 Gil Krueger (1974-77) 4 47 31 16 0 .659 1,250 794 Bill Rademacher (1978-82) 5 54 37 16 1 .694 1,630 1,027 Herb Grenke (1983-90) 8 82 53 28 1 .646 2,116 1,672 Mark Marana (1991-94) 4 40 14 24 2 .375 492 682 Eric Holm (1995-01) 7 74 43 31 0 .681 1,755 1,641 Doug Sams (2002- ) 1 11 6 5 0 .545 287 325 Totals 88 695 382 287 26 .568 13,952 11,146 Playoff History

Year Event W-L Opponent NM Opp Site 1960 NAIA Lost #Lenoir Rhyne 20 20 Hickory, N.C. 1967 NAIA Lost Fairmont State 7 21 Fairmont, W. Va. 1975 NCAA-II Won Boise State 24 21 Boise, Idaho Won *Livingston 28 26 Wichita Falls, Texas Won √Western Kentucky 16 14 Sacramento, Calif. 1976 NCAA-II Won Delaware 28 17 Newark, Del. Lost $Akron 26 29 Akron, Ohio 1977 NCAA-II Lost North Dakota State 6 20 Fargo, N.D. 1980 NCAA-II Lost Santa Clara 26 27 Santa Clara, Calif. 1981 NCAA-II Won Elizabeth City 55 6 Marquette, Mich. Lost Southwest Texas 0 62 San Marcos, Texas 1982 NCAA-II Lost California-Davis 21 42 Davis, Calif. 1987 NCAA-II Won Angelo State (OT) 23 20 San Angelo, Texas Lost Portland State 7 13 Portland, Ore.

#Tie score, winner determined by total offense *Pioneer Bowl √National Championship Game, Camellia Bowl $First tie game in NCAA-II playoff history. Akron outscored NMU 6-3 in overtime in Knute Rockne Bowl.

Wildcat Football 39 Year-by-Year Win-Loss Records

Year Coach G W L T TP OP Captain Year Coach G W L T TP OP Captain 1904 Wm. McCracken 3 2 1 0 46 19 Unknown 1969 Rollie Dotsch 10 5 5 0 257 224 Jim Danilko, Dave 1905 Chas. H. Estrich 2 1 0 1 23 22 Unknown Gurica, and Lonnie 1906 Chas. H. Estrich 2 2 0 0 21 11 Unknown Holton 1907-08 No Record 1970 Rollie Dotsch 10 8 2 0 283 126 Tom Watson 1909 Prof. Mills 4 1 2 1 10 24 Unknown 1971 Rae Drake 10 7 3 0 186 121 Tim Kearney 1910-11 No Record 1972 Rae Drake 10 2 8 0 162 255 Jan Quarless 1912 DeForest Stull 1 0 1 0 Unknown Unknown 1973 Rae Drake 10 2 7 1 120 181 John Engel and Jim 1913-14-15 No Varsity Football Rathje 1916 W. B. McClintock 6 4 2 0 108 47 Bill Morrison 1974 Gil Krueger 10 0 10 0 108 255 Reggie Barefield 1917 W. B. McClintock 5 4 1 0 98 33 Harold Malin and Joe Harvey 1918 No Varsity Football 1975* Gil Krueger 14 13 1 0 356 219 Stu Betts and Joel 1919 L. O. Gant 2 1 0 1 25 19 Carl Tauch Hanner 1920 L. O. Gant 3 0 3 0 19 53 Rudolph Larson 1976** Gil Krueger 13 11 2 0 527 150 Mike Berry, Roy 1921 L. O. Gant 4 3 1 0 70 33 Al Dolf Brown, and Fred 1922 C. B. Hedgcock 6 1 4 1 12 166 Clarence LeClair Smith 1923 C. B. Hedgcock 6 1 5 0 13 127 Emery Jacques 1977+ Gil Krueger 10 7 3 0 259 170 Steve Mariucci and 1924 C. B. Hedgcock 6 4 2 0 104 48 Game Captains Joe Stemo 1925 C. B. Hedgcock 7 3 4 0 102 40 Carl Guelff 1978 Bill Rademacher 10 5 4 1 277 240 Dan Cooley, Greg 1926 C. B. Hedgcock 5 3 2 0 69 39 Eber Carlson Grigsby, and Randy 1927 C. B. Hedgcock 6 1 4 1 48 42 Jerry Hemr Zimmerman 1928 C. B. Hedgcock 6 2 4 0 98 84 Game Captains 1979 Bill Rademacher 10 4 6 0 226 258 Todd Krueger and 1929 C. B. Hedgcock 6 4 0 2 91 12 Game Captains Jim Marana 1930 C. B. Hedgcock 7 4 2 1 76 71 Olaf Vicklund 1980 Bill Rademacher 11 9 2 0 322 121 Phil Kessel, 1931 C. B. Hedgcock 6 1 5 0 13 101 Onnie Maki Bryan Piester, and 1932 C. B. Hedgcock 6 1 5 0 16 100 Game Captains Mark Zabroske 1933 C. B. Hedgcock 6 0 6 0 6 113 Paul Challancin and 1981** Bill Rademacher 12 11 1 0 403 196 Bill Coon, Bryan Grove Hollman Piester, Scott Sible, 1934 R. Victor Hurst 7 2 5 0 46 135 Dick Finnegan and Curt Wojan 1935 R. Victor Hurst 5 1 3 1 24 66 John Mattson and 1982+ Bill Rademacher 11 8 3 0 402 212 Jeff Herman, Mark Alden Hoffman Storm, and Dan 1936 C. B. Hedgcock 6 2 4 0 31 44 Edward Gleason Wyers 1937 C. B. Hedgcock 6 3 3 0 38 102 William Koski and 1983 Herb Grenke 10 8 2 0 286 178 Tom Bertoldi, Floyd Carlson Barry Petersen, and 1938 R. Victor Hurst 6 2 4 0 31 118 Joseph Poisson Jim Whiteside 1939 R. Victor Hurst 6 2 3 1 20 64 Lee Goodney 1984 Herb Grenke 10 6 4 0 312 271 Bob Stefanski, 1940 R. Victor Hurst 6 2 4 0 36 83 Frank Hartman Scott Weston, and 1941 R. Victor Hurst 5 3 2 0 97 21 Game Captains James Whiteside 1942 R. Victor Hurst 4 3 1 0 51 27 Benny Montcalm 1985 Herb Grenke 9 6 3 0 252 126 John Baltes, Chris 1943-44-45 No Varsity Football Hofer, and Keith 1946 R. Victor Hurst 6 3 2 1 59 92 Game Captains Nelsen 1947 C. V. Money 7 1 4 2 54 117 Ed Kukuk 1986 Herb Grenke 10 5 5 0 245 256 Anthony Hill, 1948 C. V. Money 7 3 3 1 88 102 Fred Martell RickPopp, and 1949 C. V. Money 7 6 1 0 183 39 Stan Wiinikainen Karl Borree Francis McMahon 1987** Herb Grenke 12 10 2 0 333 145 Rick Popp and 1950 C. V. Money 7 4 3 0 99 124 William Hart Tony Michels 1951 C. V. Money 5 2 2 1 67 76 Dave Freeman 1988 Herb Grenke 11 8 3 0 272 179 Steve Avery and 1952 C. V. Money 6 5 1 0 147 73 John Michica and Jerry Woods Ed Wolford 1989 Herb Grenke 10 5 5 0 205 328 Ed Vopal, Dean 1953 C. V. Money 7 5 1 1 144 82 Alex Anderson and Osterman, and John Jerry Pangrazzi Redders 1954 C. V. Money 7 4 2 1 88 76 Paul Gingrass and 1990 Herb Grenke 10 5 4 1 241 222 Jason Cornell, Mark Lou Myefski Maddox, and Steve 1955 C. V. Money 7 0 7 0 51 227 Ron Johnson and Sandona Bob Monck 1991 Mark Marana 10 3 6 1 130 245 Chip Wall, 1956 Lloyd Eaton 8 7 0 1 263 82 Carl Erickson DennisDahlke and 1957 F. L. Ferzacca 6 3 3 0 126 94 Joe Corbeil Jason Salani 1958 F. L. Ferzacca 10 5 5 0 237 125 George Gusick and 1992 Mark Marana 10 1 9 0 124 237 Nelson Edmonds Tom Schwalbach Scott Herioux, 1959 F. L. Ferzacca 8 6 2 0 240 80 George Blommel Jason Salani Tom Schwalbach 1993 Mark Marana 10 5 4 1 196 228 Jeff Nason and 1960# F. L. Ferzacca 10 8 1 1 321 104 George Blommel Josh Scutt and Al Sandona 1994 Mark Marana* 10 5 5 0 238 200 Justin Gluesing 1961 F. L. Ferzacca 8 6 2 0 252 69 Frank Novak, Al Jim Delene Sandona, and Gene Mark Gilles Valesano 1995 Eric Holm 10 7 3 0 230 179 Game Captains 1962 F. L. Ferzacca 9 6 3 0 122 63 Dick Koski and Len 1996 Eric Holm 10 7 3 0 279 201 Game Captains St. Jean 1997 Eric Holm 11 7 4 0 269 251 Game Captains 1963 F. L. Ferzacca 9 4 4 1 148 127 Game Captains 1998 Eric Holm 11 6 5 0 240 218 Game Captain 1964 F. L. Ferzacca 8 5 3 0 176 91 Bob Erickson and 1999 Eric Holm 10 6 4 0 275 218 Ty Hartung, Marc Pat Stump Bliven, Steve Matzl, 1965 F. L. Ferzacca 10 7 3 0 139 105 Jim Decker, Allen Jeremy Wilkinson Ische, and Bernie 2000 Eric Holm 11 6 5 0 247 272 Hector Castellanos Schmitt 2001 Eric Holm 11 4 7 0 215 302 Tony Ebeling, Bryan 1966 Rollie Dotsch 10 6 3 1 210 71 Allen Ische and White, Jason Lawson, Byron Johnson James Randle 1967# Rollie Dotsch 10 9 1 0 258 96 Dennis Porter 2002 Doug Sams 11 6 5 0 230 224 Game Captains and Jack Spuhler 1968 Rollie Dotsch 9 5 4 0 264 109 Dick Ambrosino, TOTALS 695 382 287 26 13,952 11,146 John Chrisant, and Jim Meyer * Forfeit to Wayne State 40 Wildcat Football Records vs. All Foes

Opponent Games Won Lost Tied Pct. 1st gmlast gm Opponent Games Won Lost Tied Pct. 1st gmlast gm Akron 13 3 10 0 .230 1966 1980 Marquette Prison 11001.000 1951 1951 Alma 2110.500 1955 1956 Mayville (N.D.) State 11001.000 1956 1956 Angelo State 11001.000 1987 1987 Menominee City 1010.000 1916 1916 Ashland (Ohio) 13 4 9 0 .308 1990 2002 Mercyhurst 11001.000 2002 2002 Bemidji (Minn.) State 4211.625 1955 1968 Michigan Tech 76 38 33 5 .539 1920 2002 Bethel (Minn.) State 11001.000 1953 1953 Minnesota-Duluth 12 11 1 0 .916 1961 1998 Boise State 2110.500 1975 1978 Morningside (Iowa) 11001.000 1962 1962 Bradley 3210.666 1961 1966 Munising City 2110.500 1912 1916 Butler 3120.333 1990 1992 Munising Legion 11001.000 1922 1922 California-Davis 1010.000 1982 1982 Nebraska-Omaha 3210.666 1963 1976 Calumet High School 3201.833 1905 1917 Negaunee Legion 11001.000 1921 1921 Calumet YMCA 3210.666 1904 1917 Newberry High School 1001.500 1909 1909 Capital (Ohio) 1 0 1 0 .000 1957 1957 North Dakota 6 4 2 0 .666 1967 1999 Cedarville (Ohio) 1 1 0 0 1.000 1952 1952 North Dakota State 14 4 10 0 .285 1969 1989 Central Michigan 39 12 26 1 .320 1922 1984 Northeast Missouri 5410.800 1983 2000 Central Michigan “B” 11001.000 1940 1940 Northern Colorado 22001.000 1977 1978 Central State (Ohio) 2110.500 1988 1989 Northern Iowa 17 12 5 0 .705 1963 1984 Dayton 1010.000 1966 1966 Northland (Wis.) 25 20 5 0 .800 1925 1956 Delaware 22001.000 1976 1980 North Texas State 1010.000 1968 1968 Detroit 1010.000 1963 1963 Northwood Univ. 22 19 3 0 .863 1968 2002 Detroit Tech 33001.000 1948 1950 Ohio Northern 2011.250 1953 1954 Drake 11001.000 1979 1979 Olivet 11001.000 1952 1952 Eastern Illinois 10 5 5 0 .500 1969 1986 Parsons (Iowa) 3120.333 1963 1965 Eastern Michigan 20 7 13 0 .350 1932 1979 Peru (Neb.) State 11001.000 1962 1962 Elizabeth City (N.C.) 11001.000 1981 1981 Portland State 1010.000 1987 1987 Escanaba High School 3210.666 1906 1909 Saginaw Valley St. 23 15 8 0 .652 1975 2002 Fairmont (W. Va.) 1010.000 1967 1967 Santa Clara 1010.000 1980 1980 Ferris State 29 12 11 6 .517 1946 2002 Stephen F. Austin 1010.000 1974 1974 Findlay (Ohio) 10 8 2 0 .800 1954 2001 St. Cloud (MN) St. 3210.666 1960 2002 Gogebic Junior College 6330.500 1934 1950 St. Francis (Ill.) 8710.875 1988 1998 Grand Valley State 27 16 10 1 .592 1975 2002 Saint Joseph's (Ind.) 6330.500 1990 1995 Gwinn Legion 1 1 0 0 1.000 1921 1921 St. Norbert (Wis.) 18 13 5 0 .722 1916 1976 Hancock High School 1010.000 1904 1904 Soo, Canada, City 22001.000 1923 1924 Hillsdale College 32 13 19 1 .406 1958 2002 Soo Rough Riders 11001.000 1925 1925 Hofstra 22001.000 1970 1971 Southeast Missouri 22001.000 1964 1984 Hope 2020.000 1957 1958 Southern Illinois 7430.571 1962 1974 Illinois State 3120.333 1961 1987 Southwest Texas 1010.000 1981 1981 Indianapolis 13 9 4 0 .692 1990 2002 Tampa 6060.000 1961 1973 Iron River City 1001.500 1919 1919 Taylor (Ind.) 1 1 0 0 1.000 1958 1958 Ironwood City 11001.000 1916 1916 Texas-El Paso 1010.000 1980 1986 Ishpeming City 22001.000 1917 1917 Troy State 1010.000 1977 1977 Ishpeming High School22001.000 1904 1909 Valparaiso 5311.666 1958 1992 Ishp.-Neg. City 1 1 0 0 1.000 1919 1919 Wayne State 19 12 7 0 .631 1957 2002 Lakeland (Wis.) 4310.750 1953 1956 Weber State 2110.500 1969 1972 Lake Superior State 22001.000 1948 1949 Westminster 22001.000 1998 1999 Lawrence (Wis.) 1010.000 1939 1939 Western Illinois 15 10 4 1 .700 1960 1986 Lenoir Rhyne (N.C.) 1001.500 1960 1960 Western Kentucky 3210.666 1975 1979 Lewis (Illinois) 2020.000 1950 1951 Western Reserve 11001.000 1959 1959 Livingston (Ala.) 11001.000 1975 1975 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2101.750 1959 1973 Macalester (Minn.) 11001.000 1963 1963 Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24 9 14 1 .395 1923 1953 Mankato (Minn.) State3210.666 1954 1967 Wisconsin-Stevens Pt. 7421.642 1922 1965 Marine Corps 8341.437 1958 1972 Wisconsin-Stout 11001.000 1989 1989 Marinette (Wis.) City 11001.000 1917 1917 Wisconsin-Superior 15 5 10 0 .333 1922 1981 Marquette Guild Hall 1010.000 1909 1909 Wisconsin-Whitewater 9720.777 1971 1980 Marquette High School 11001.000 1905 1905 Wichita State 11001.000 1981 1981 Youngstown State 11 6 5 0 .545 1959 1980 Totals 695 382 28726.568

Wildcat Football 41 Season-by-Season Win-Loss Records

1904 (2-1-0) .. NMU OPP 1917 (4-1-0) .. NMU OPP 1924 (4-2-0) .. NMU OPP Hancock H.S...... 5 14 Calumet H.S...... 68 0 UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 18 Calumet YMCA . 10 5 Ishpeming City ... 12 6 UW-Superior ...... 18 0 Ishpeming H.S. ... 31 0 Calumet YMCA ... 6 27 Michigan Tech .... 10 6 Marinette Badgers 9 0 Canadian Soo ...... 58 0 1905 (1-0-1) . NMU OPP Ishpeming City ..... 3 0 Michigan Tech .... 18 2 Marquette H.S...... 6 5 Central Michigan .. 0 22 Calumet H.S...... 17 17 1918 ...... NMU OPP (No athletic competition 1925 (3-4-0) .. NMU OPP 1906 (2-0-0) . NMU OPP because of WWI) Soo Rough Riders 52 0 Escanaba H.S...... 9 0 UW-Oshkosh ...... 3 7 Escanaba H.S...... 12 11 1919 (1-0-1) .. NMU OPP UW-Superior ...... 12 13 Iron River City .... 13 13 Central Michigan .. 2 8 1907-08 Ishpem.-Negaun. 12 6 Northland ...... 7 0 (No records available) Michigan Tech .... 26 6 1920 (0-3-0) .. NMU OPP Michigan Tech ...... 0 6 1909 (1-2-1) .. NMU OPP St. Norbert ...... 6 7 Ishpeming H.S. ... 10 0 Michigan Tech .... 13 20 1926 (3-2-0) .. NMU OPP Escanaba H.S...... 0 12 Michigan Tech ...... 0 26 UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 12 Newberry H.S...... 0 0 Michigan Tech .... 25 3 Marq. Guild Hall .. 0 12 1921 (3-1-0) .. NMU OPP Central Michigan .. 7 24 Coach Sams meets NMU mascot Negaunee Legion 27 15 Northland ...... 13 0 “Wildcat Willy.” 1910-11 Michigan Tech ...... 7 6 UW-Superior ...... 24 0 (No Records Available) Michigan Tech ...... 7 12 Gwinn Legion ..... 29 0 1927 (1-4-1) . NMU OPP 1929 (4-0-2) .. NMU OPP 1934 (2-5-0) .. NMU OPP 1912 (0-1-0) .. NMU OPP UW-Stevens Point 7 7 UW-Stevens Point 7 0 UW-Superior ...... 0 48 Munising City No score avail. 1922 (1-4-1) . NMU OPP UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 2 UW-Oshkosh ...... 7 6 UW-Oshkosh ...... 13 26 UW-Stevens Point 6 38 Michigan Tech .... 33 7 Central Michigan .. 6 6 Eastern Michigan .. 6 26 1913-14-15 Munising Legion .. 6 0 Northland ...... 6 14 Michigan Tech ...... 0 0 Michigan Tech ...... 6 0 (No varsity football) Michigan Tech ...... 0 14 Central Michigan .. 0 6 Northland ...... 50 0 Northland ...... 21 7 Michigan Tech ...... 0 0 Michigan Tech ...... 2 6 Michigan Tech .... 21 0 Michigan Tech ...... 0 9 1916 (4-2-0) .. NMU OPP UW-Superior ...... 0 52 Gogebic J.C...... 0 19 Munising City .... 21 0 Central Michigan .. 0 62 1928 (2-4-0) .. NMU OPP 1930 (4-2-1) . NMU OPP Ironwood City ..... 27 0 UW-Stevens Point 7 18 UW-Stevens Pt. .... 7 6 1935 (1-3-1) . NMU OPP Menominee City ... 7 21 1923 (1-5-0) .. NMU OPP UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 27 UW-Oshkosh ...... 6 6 Eastern Michigan . 2 0 Calumet YMCA . 13 0 UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 12 Michigan Tech .... 31 0 UW-Superior ...... 12 25 UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 20 Calumet H.S...... 26 6 Canadian Soo ...... 13 6 Central Michigan .. 0 26 Michigan Tech ... 18 0 Michigan Tech ... 12 12 St. Norbert ...... 14 20 Michigan Tech ...... 0 6 Northland ...... 60 0 Northland ...... 7 0 Michigan Tech ..... 0 18 UW-Superior ...... 0 63 Michigan Tech ...... 0 13 Michigan Tech .... 26 0 Gogebic J.C...... 10 16 Michigan Tech ...... 0 6 Central Michigan .. 0 34 Central Michigan .. 0 34 1936 (2-4-0) . NMU OPP 1931 (1-5-0) .. NMU OPP UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 6 UW-Stevens Pt. .... 6 0 Eastern Michigan .. 0 12 UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 6 Michigan Tech .... 13 6 UW-Superior ...... 0 57 Central Michigan .. 6 7 Michigan Tech ...... 7 18 Michigan Tech .... 12 6 Northland ...... 0 13 Gogebic J.C...... 0 7 Michigan Tech ...... 0 7 1937 (3-3-0) . NMU OPP 1932 (1-5-0) .. NMU OPP UW-Oshkosh ...... 20 19 UW-Superior ...... 0 19 Eastern Michigan .. 0 44 UW-Oshkosh ...... 7 13 Central Michigan .. 0 32 Eastern Michigan .. 0 50 Michigan Tech ...... 6 7 Michigan Tech ...... 0 12 Michigan Tech ...... 9 0 Northland ...... 9 0 Gogebic J.C...... 3 0 Michigan Tech ...... 0 6 1938 (2-4-0) .. NMU OPP 1933 (0-6-0) .. NMU OPP UW-Oshkosh ...... 13 0 UW-Superior ...... 0 21 Cent. Michigan ..... 0 47 UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 14 Northland ...... 0 19 Eastern Michigan .. 0 24 Michigan Tech .... 13 0 Michigan Tech ...... 0 27 Michigan Tech ...... 3 27 Northland ...... 6 20 East. Michigan ...... 2 25 Michigan Tech ...... 0 7 After every home game the ‘Cats sing the NMU alma mater with the band.

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1951 (2-2-1) .. NMU OPP 1958 (5-5-0) .. NMU OPP 1964 (5-3-0) .. NMU OPP Ferris State ...... 7 7 Cent. Michigan ... 14 27 Northern Iowa ...... 7 14 Prison All-Stars .. 29 6 Valparaiso ...... 13 18 Parsons ...... 8 24 Michigan Tech ...... 6 31 Taylor ...... 27 7 SE Missouri ...... 24 0 Northland ...... 19 0 Hope ...... 13 14 Hillsdale ...... 7 16 Lewis ...... 6 32 Marine Corps ...... 28 50 Cent. Michigan ... 12 7 Michigan Tech .... 34 0 St. Norbert ...... 34 6 1952 (5-1-0) .. NMU OPP St. Norbert ...... 19 0 S. Illinois ...... 33 18 Olivet ...... 32 0 Wayne State ...... 39 0 Mankato State ..... 51 6 UW-Oshkosh ...... 27 7 Findlay ...... 43 0 Ferris State ...... 33 19 Hillsdale ...... 7 9 1965 (7-3-0) . NMU OPP Michigan Tech ...... 0 21 Northern Iowa .... 10 7 Northland ...... 28 7 1959 (6-2-0) .. NMU OPP UW-Stevens Pt. .. 28 7 Cedarville ...... 27 19 Hillsdale ...... 20 29 Bradley ...... 19 15 Michigan Tech .... 49 12 Hillsdale ...... 10 0 1953 (5-1-1) . NMU OPP Youngstown ...... 7 0 Cent. Michigan ..... 0 13 UW-Oshkosh ...... 36 24 East. Michigan .... 39 6 St. Norbert ...... 13 6 Ohio Northern ...... 7 7 Western Reserve . 46 0 Findlay ...... 21 19 Michigan Tech ... 19 18 Wayne State ...... 20 13 Southern Illinois . 24 6 Ferris State ...... 2 7 Cent. Michigan ..... 8 20 Parsons ...... 7 13 Northland ...... 33 13 UW-Milwaukee .. 51 0 Tampa ...... 7 19 Bethel ...... 21 7 Lakeland ...... 26 6 1960 (8-1-1) .. NMU OPP 1966 (6-3-1) . NMU OPP Defensive back Sydney St. Hilaire returns for his Hillsdale ...... 29 6 Northern Iowa .... 21 0 senior campaign. 1954 (4-2-1) . NMU OPP Cent. Michigan ... 20 3 Akron ...... 10 18 Findlay ...... 14 6 Youngstown ...... 26 49 Bradley ...... 42 8 1939 (2-3-1) .. NMU OPP 1947 (1-4-2) .. NMU OPP Ohio Northern ...... 7 25 East. Michigan .... 21 0 Hillsdale ...... 0 7 UW-Oshkosh ...... 6 0 UW-Oshkosh ...... 6 13 Michigan Tech .... 13 6 St. Norbert ...... 46 6 Cent. Michigan ... 35 14 Lawrence ...... 6 20 Northland ...... 27 0 Ferris State ...... 13 13 Western Illinois .. 34 20 St. Norbert ...... 37 0 Cent. Michigan ..... 0 37 Michigan Tech ...... 7 7 Northland ...... 14 6 St. Cloud ...... 58 0 Dayton ...... 0 10 Michigan Tech ..... 6 7 Cent. Michigan ..... 0 45 Mankato State ...... 7 20 Michigan Tech .... 46 0 Findlay ...... 24 7 Northland ...... 2 0 Ferris State ...... 0 0 Lakeland ...... 20 0 Valparaiso ...... 21 0 S. Illinois ...... 34 0 Michigan Tech ...... 0 0 Michigan Tech ...... 7 18 N.A.I.A. Playoff Marine Corps ...... 7 7 UW-Superior ...... 7 34 1955 (0-7-0) .. NMU OPP Lenoir Rhyne ...... 20 20 1940 (2-4-0) . NMU OPP Alma ...... 0 33 1967 (9-1-0) . NMU OPP UW-Oshkosh ...... 0 6 1948 (3-3-1) . NMU OPP Northland ...... 13 14 1961 (6-2-0) . NMU OPP Northern Iowa ...... 7 3 Cent. Mich. “B” . 16 14 Lake Superior St. 25 0 Bemidji State ...... 14 25 Cent. Michigan ... 35 0 Akron ...... 34 17 Northland ...... 14 6 East. Michigan ...... 0 6 Michigan Tech .... 12 44 Minn.-Duluth ...... 35 6 Bemidji State ...... 33 3 Michigan Tech ..... 0 13 Cent. Michigan ... 14 46 Ferris State ...... 6 26 Bradley ...... 8 14 C. Michigan ...... 21 15 UW-Superior ...... 6 38 Michigan Tech ... 13 44 Findlay ...... 6 60 Hillsdale ...... 24 3 Hillsdale ...... 35 8 Michigan Tech ...... 0 6 Ferris State ...... 0 0 Lakeland ...... 0 25 St. Norbert ...... 36 7 Marine Corps ...... 27 0 Northland ...... 30 6 Illinois State ...... 47 6 St. Norbert ...... 24 23 1941 (3-2-0) . NMU OPP Detroit Tech ...... 6 0 1956 (7-0-1) .. NMU OPP Michigan Tech ... 61 6 Mankato State ..... 45 0 UW-Oshkosh ...... 13 0 Alma ...... 32 0 Tampa ...... 6 27 North Dakota ...... 25 6 Cent. Michigan ..... 0 7 1949 (6-1-0) .. NMU OPP Northland ...... 38 12 N.A.I.A. Playoff Michigan Tech ..... 0 14 East. Michigan ...... 6 0 Bemidji State ...... 13 13 1962 (6-3-0) Fairmont ...... 7 21 Northland ...... 59 0 Lake Superior St. 33 0 Michigan Tech .... 20 13 Cent. Michigan ... 20 12 Michigan Tech .... 25 0 Northland ...... 35 0 UW-Superior ...... 41 6 Minn.-Duluth ...... 0 14 1968 (5-4-0) . NMU OPP Detroit Tech ...... 23 6 Ferris State ...... 19 0 Morningside ...... 7 2 Northern Iowa .... 24 13 1942 (3-1-0) .. NMU OPP Michigan Tech ...... 7 27 Mayville State ..... 54 20 Hillsdale ...... 6 14 Northwood ...... 63 0 UW-Oshkosh ...... 12 0 Ferris State ...... 21 6 Lakeland ...... 46 18 St. Norbert ...... 20 6 Bemidji State ...... 53 0 Cent. Michigan ..... 0 21 Gogebic J.C...... 58 0 Illinois State ...... 0 6 Cent. Michigan ... 28 24 Michigan Tech .... 26 6 1957 (3-3-0) .. NMU OPP Peru State ...... 42 0 North Texas St...... 3 17 Michigan Tech .... 13 0 1950 (4-3-0) . NMU OPP Capital ...... 12 42 S. Illinois ...... 14 9 Marine Corps ...... 47 0 Ferris State ...... 13 6 Hope ...... 13 14 Findlay ...... 13 0 Hillsdale ...... 7 10 1943-44-45 Northland ...... 13 7 Michigan Tech .... 21 6 Tampa ...... 19 22 (No athletic competition dur- Gogebic J.C...... 48 7 Ferris State ...... 20 6 1963 (4-4-1) . NMU OPP S. Illinois ...... 20 23 ing WW II) Michigan Tech ...... 0 26 UW-Superior ...... 39 0 Northern Iowa .... 11 12 Detroit Tech ...... 19 0 Wayne State ...... 21 26 Parsons...... 21 12 1946 (3-2-1) .. NMU OPP Lewis ...... 6 33 Detroit ...... 7 20 UW-Oshkosh ...... 6 0 East. Michigan ...... 0 45 Hillsdale ...... 0 0 Northland ...... 26 0 Cent. Michigan ... 19 0 Cent. Michigan ..... 0 60 S. Illinois ...... 0 27 Michigan Tech .... 14 13 Neb.-Omaha ...... 17 28 Ferris State ...... 7 7 St. Norbert ...... 24 20 Michigan Tech ...... 6 12 Macalester ...... 49 8

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1969 (5-5-0) .. NMU OPP 1974 (0-10-0) NMU OPP 1978 (5-4-1) ... NMU OPP Northern Iowa ..... 24 14 UW-Whitewater ... 0 14 East. Michigan .... 30 3 North Dakota St. . 14 28 S. F. Austin ...... 21 35 Grand Valley ...... 49 22 Weber State ...... 24 23 Cent. Michigan ..... 7 21 Boise State ...... 21 31 Corey Woods Hillsdale ...... 27 13 St. Norbert ...... 20 34 N. Colorado ...... 47 28 Cent. Michigan ... 37 40 Youngstown ...... 10 24 West. Illinois ...... 14 14 tries to gain Marine Corps ...... 7 21 Akron ...... 0 23 UW-Whitewater . 41 14 some extra St. Norbert ...... 10 25 East. Michigan ...... 0 24 Eastern Illinois .... 34 42 yardage. Northwood ...... 55 7 Western Illinois .. 21 28 Akron ...... 7 27 Eastern Illinois .... 24 14 Hillsdale ...... 20 38 Youngstown ...... 14 41 Tampa ...... 35 39 Southern Illinois ... 9 14 Northern Iowa ..... 20 18

1970 (8-2-0) . NMU OPP 1975 (13-1-0 . NMU OPP 1979 (4-6-0) .. NMU OPP Northern Iowa .... 21 0 NCAA Champions) East. Michigan ...... 7 21 Hofstra ...... 45 0 UW-Whitewater . 34 0 Northern Iowa ...... 7 11 Akron ...... 6 19 Eastern Illinois .... 38 22 Grand Valley ...... 41 14 Hillsdale ...... 34 14 Cent. Michigan ... 17 16 Wayne State ...... 31 29 Cent. Michigan ... 34 14 Neb.-Omaha ...... 41 14 West. Illinois ...... 24 21 Youngstown ...... 43 27 Youngstown ...... 15 0 West. Kentucky .. 21 28 Marine Corps ...... 13 6 Akron ...... 13 30 Youngstown ...... 23 24 East. Michigan ...... 8 14 East. Michigan .... 20 7 Eastern Illinois .... 21 39 Eastern Illinois ... 35 22 Saginaw Valley... 20 15 Akron ...... 21 45 Northwood ...... 44 10 Grand Valley ...... 21 17 Drake ...... 30 26 1983 (8-2-0) .. NMU OPP 1987 (10-2-0) NMU OPP St. Norbert ...... 42 14 North Dakota St. . 14 17 Michigan Tech .... 55 3 1971 (7-3-0) . NMU OPP Western Illinois .. 27 23 1980 (9-2-0) . NMU OPP Minn.-Duluth ...... 23 7 North Dakota St. . 10 6 UW-Whitewater . 14 0 NCAA-II Quarterfinal North Dakota St. 10 0 Cent. Michigan ... 15 37 Hillsdale ...... 17 14 Hofstra ...... 14 7 Boise State ...... 24 21 Grand Valley ...... 48 9 Michigan Tech .... 28 21 NE Missouri ...... 27 13 Cent. Michigan ... 37 14 NCAA-II Semifinal Wayne State ...... 26 3 NE Missouri ...... 19 16 Ferris State ...... 29 14 Northwood ...... 24 0 Livingston ...... 28 26 Youngstown ...... 10 7 Northwood ...... 23 20 Northwood ...... 60 7 Youngstown ...... 29 0 NCAA-II Championship Northern Iowa .... 20 16 Grand Valley ...... 27 14 Grand Valley ...... 28 0 Akron ...... 17 24 West. Kentucky .. 16 14 UW-Whitewater . 55 7 Saginaw Valley ... 45 6 Saginaw Valley ... 44 24 Hillsdale ...... 17 14 Delaware ...... 22 7 Northern Iowa ..... 45 26 Minn.-Duluth ...... 23 14 East. Michigan ...... 3 31 1976 (11-2-0) NMU OPP West. Illinois ...... 39 0 West. Illinois ...... 47 14 Illinois State ...... 10 17 St. Norbert ...... 23 0 Northern Iowa ..... 41 7 Eastern Illinois ... 28 35 NCAA-II Quarterfinal Marine Corps ...... 8 31 North Dakota St. . 14 9 Akron ...... 38 10 1984 (6-4-0) . NMU OPP Angelo State (OT)23 20 St. Norbert ...... 65 0 NCAA-II Quarterfinal Cent. Michigan ... 22 45 NCAA-II Semifinal 1972 (2-8-0) .. NMU OPP Minn.-Duluth ...... 44 0 Santa Clara ...... 26 27 North Dakota St. . 12 38 Portland State ...... 7 13 UW-Whitewater . 24 14 East. Michigan .... 28 6 Minn.-Duluth ...... 24 14 Tampa ...... 21 34 West. Illinois ..... 44 7 1981 (11-1-0) NMU OPP Grand Valley ...... 59 13 1988 (8-3-0) .. NMU OPP Cent. Michigan ..... 9 26 UW-Whitewater . 70 14 North Dakota St. 38 0 Northwood ...... 29 28 North Dakota ...... 0 9 St. Norbert ...... 27 0 Cent. Michigan ... 41 13 UW-Superior ...... 64 10 SE Missouri ...... 44 15 North Dakota St. . 21 55 Youngstown ...... 36 37 Eastern Illinois .... 30 10 Wayne State ...... 52 7 Saginaw Valley ... 23 28 Minn.-Duluth ...... 24 7 Akron ...... 0 49 Neb.-Omaha ...... 82 7 Grand Valley ...... 29 28 Northern Iowa ..... 24 44 Wayne State ...... 34 14 East. Michigan .... 15 24 Grand Valley ...... 14 31 Northern Iowa ..... 17 13 Western Illinois .. 20 18 Ferris State ...... 24 22 Marine Corps ...... 6 20 NCAA-II Quarterfinal Northwood ...... 14 0 Michigan Tech .... 55 28 Northwood ...... 42 13 Hillsdale ...... 6 21 Delaware ...... 28 17 West. Illinois ...... 28 14 Grand Valley ...... 30 20 Weber State ...... 18 30 NCAA-II Semifinal Michigan Tech .... 44 15 1985 (6-3-0) .. NMU OPP Saginaw Valley ... 35 22 Akron ...... 26 29 North Dakota ...... 30 11 North Dakota St. . 10 26 Hillsdale ...... 7 10 1973 (2-7-1) . NMU OPP Wichita State ...... 32 30 Grand Valley ...... 42 7 Central St. (Ohio) 23 7 UW-Whitewater ... 0 7 1977 (7-3-0) . NMU OPP NCAA-II Quarterfinal Minn.-Duluth ...... 51 14 St. Francis (Ill.) ... 32 0 UW-Milwaukee ... 21 21 North Dakota St. 17 38 Elizabeth City ..... 55 6 NE Missouri ...... 24 21 Western Illinois .. 10 14 Northern Iowa .... 41 7 NCAA-II Semifinal Northwood ...... 45 3 1989 (5-5-0) .. NMU OPP Hillsdale ...... 16 25 West. Illinois ...... 20 13 Southwest Texas ... 0 62 Western Illinois .... 7 14 North Dakota ...... 24 22 Youngstown ...... 30 12 Akron ...... 12 0 Saginaw Valley ... 20 0 North Dakota St. . 23 55 Akron ...... 7 31 Saginaw Valley .... 34 9 1982 (8-3-0) . NMU OPP Eastern Illinois .... 12 27 Hillsdale ...... 17 27 Tampa ...... 0 20 West. Kentucky.. 39 0 North Dakota St. .. 3 20 Michigan Tech .... 41 14 Wayne State ...... 17 13 St. Norbert ...... 7 14 UW-Whitewater . 38 14 Minn.-Duluth ...... 48 21 Ferris State ...... 19 14 Eastern Illinois ... 22 7 N. Colorado ...... 24 20 Saginaw Valley ... 40 7 1986 (5-5-0) . NMU OPP Grand Valley ...... 14 38 Cent. Michigan ..... 7 30 Troy State ...... 28 49 Michigan Tech .... 50 19 Texas-El Paso .... 29 64 Saginaw Valley ... 28 27 NCAA-II Quarterfinal Ferris State ...... 80 14 North Dakota St. .. 7 52 UW-Stout ...... 43 22 North Dakota St. .. 6 20 Northwood ...... 47 14 Eastern Illinois ... 21 24 Central St. (Ohio) . 0 78 Grand Valley ...... 47 29 NE Missouri ...... 34 0 St. Francis (Ill.) ... 20 32 Northern Iowa ..... 14 33 Northwood ...... 27 0 Western Illinois .. 22 7 Western Illinois .. 22 28 North Dakota ...... 30 6 Saginaw Valley .... 29 18 NCAA-II Quarterfinal Grand Valley ...... 28 24 Cal-Davis ...... 21 42 Minn.-Duluth ...... 35 29 Hillsdale ...... 13 17

44 Wildcat Football Season-by-Season Win-Loss Records

1999 (6-4) ..... NMU OPP North Dakota ...... 0 29 Ashland ...... 10 14 Saginaw Valley ... 42 28 Ferris State ...... 27 45 Findlay ...... 32 7 Michigan Tech .... 31 7 Grand Valley ...... 51 13 Indianapolis ...... 19 7 Northwood ...... 30 41 Westminster ...... 33 27

2000 (6-5) ..... NMU OPP Truman State ...... 24 35 Indianapolis ...... 31 28 Hillsdale ...... 31 17 Michigan Tech .... 24 0 Grand Valley ...... 29 28 Wayne State ...... 14 35 Findlay ...... 20 16 Ashland ...... 31 26 Matt Shem, Ryan Wender and Dan Studer bring down a ball carrier. Ferris State ...... 7 28 Northwood ...... 15 31 Saginaw Valley ... 21 28 1990 (5-4-1) .. NMU OPP 1993 (5-4-1) .. NMU OPP 1996 (7-3-0) .. NMU OPP 2001 (4-7) ..... NMU OPP Butler ...... 10 9 Northwood ...... 14 13 Northwood ...... 21 3 St. Cloud ...... 27 24 Indianapolis ...... 47 22 Indianapolis ...... 20 14 St. Francis ...... 34 19 Indianapolis ...... 7 45 Saginaw Valley ... 24 14 Saginaw Valley ... 28 14 Ferris State ...... 33 38 Hillsdale ...... 25 19 Valparaiso ...... 38 6 St. Francis ...... 26 16 Indianapolis ...... 38 9 Michigan Tech ... 28 33 Ferris State ...... 14 14 Ferris State ...... 0 47 Hillsdale ...... 14 24 Grand Valley ...... 14 64 Grand Valley ...... 15 45 Grand Valley ...... 28 28 Grand Valley ...... 14 9 Wayne State ...... 41 44 Hillsdale ...... 21 36 Hillsdale ...... 12 28 Ashland ...... 16 17 Findlay ...... 26 7 Wayne State ...... 27 30 Wayne State ...... 18 28 Wayne State ...... 37 23 Ashland ...... 14 26 St. Joseph’s ...... 19 23 Saint Joseph's ...... 24 7 Michigan Tech .... 20 17 Ferris State ...... 6 7 Ashland ...... 26 23 Ashland ...... 26 33 Saginaw Valley ... 52 42 Northwood ...... 17 9 Saginaw Valley ... 10 24 1991 (3-6-1) .. NMU OPP 1994 (5-5-0) .. NMU OPP 1997 (7-3) ..... NMU OPP Butler ...... 0 28 Saginaw Valley ... 24 14 Minn-Duluth ...... 24 7 2002 (6-5) ..... NMU OPP Indianapolis ...... 31 20 Northwood ...... 14 0 Northwood ...... 39 32 St. Cloud ...... 17 45 Saginaw Valley ..... 7 14 St. Francis ...... 21 6 St. Francis ...... 47 20 Mercyhurst ...... 37 7 Valparaiso ...... 17 17 Saint Joseph's ...... 30 10 Ferris State ...... 23 21 Ferris State ...... 17 3 Ferris State ...... 27 17 Ferris State ...... 21 41 Indianapolis ...... 10 12 Indianapolis ...... 24 10 Grand Valley ...... 0 35 Indianapolis ...... 38 12 Hillsdale ...... 10 0 Hillsdale ...... 26 23 Hillsdale ...... 0 24 Hillsdale ...... 14 45 Grand Valley ...... 22 39 Grand Valley ...... 14 51 Wayne State ...... 20 13 Grand Valley ...... 17 24 Ashland ...... 22 27 Ashland ...... 24 14 Saint Joseph's ...... 21 28 Ashland ...... 31 38 Wayne State ...... 35 29 Wayne State ...... 49 46 Ashland ...... 7 49 Wayne State* ...... 28 10 Michigan Tech .... 17 12 *Forfeit Saginaw Valley ... 20 52 Michigan Tech .... 13 34 Saginaw Valley ... 24 28 1992 (1-9-0) .. NMU OPP Northwood ...... 42 64 Butler ...... 0 14 1995 (7-3-0) .. NMU OPP 1998 (6-5)..... NMU OPP Indianapolis ...... 10 32 Saginaw Valley ... 13 12 St. Francis ...... 58 0 Saginaw Valley ..... 3 7 Northwood ...... 21 16 Minn-Duluth ...... 24 14 Valparaiso ...... 35 3 St. Francis ...... 27 6 Ashland ...... 15 28 Ferris State ...... 12 23 Saint Joseph's ...... 28 14 Saginaw Valley ... 13 41 Grand Valley ...... 20 23 Ferris State ...... 27 41 Ferris State ...... 19 29 Hillsdale ...... 6 32 Indianapolis ...... 28 14 Findlay ...... 7 34 Wayne State ...... 24 27 Hillsdale ...... 28 14 Michigan Tech .... 18 7 Saint Joseph's ...... 14 44 Grand Valley ...... 23 26 Grand Valley ...... 17 14 Ashland ...... 0 22 Ashland ...... 20 8 Indianapolis ...... 17 44 Wayne State ...... 15 28 Northwood ...... 36 7 Westminster ...... 16 0

Wildcat Football 45 Letterwinners

Bondar, Paul, 00 Cornell, Jason, 87-88-89-90 Gurica, David, 67-68-69 A Bonifas, Richard, 41-46-47 Corombos, Theodore, 39-41-42 F Gurski, Emil, 32 Boomer, Michael, 85-86-87-88 Corriea, Brian, 00-01 Gusick, George, 57-58 Adams, Brian, 74-75 Borree, Karl, 83-84-85-86 Corkin, Albert, 27 Fagan, Thomas, 33 Gustafson, Alger, 26 Adams, Robert, 92-93-94 Borrell, Bryan, 83-84-85-86 Coster, Andrew, 98-99-00-01 Falkenhagen, Guy, 70-71-72 Gustafson, Burt, 46-47-48-49 Adkins, Ron, 69 Boss, Robert, 02 Cozzi, Greg, 72-73-75-76 Fandrick, Ron, 67-71 Gustafson, Earl, 16-17 Aho, Charles, 93 Bottiglieri, Robert, 67-68 Crampton, Martin, 40 Farrell, James, 16 Gustafson, John, 78-79 Albrecht, Kurt, 74-75 Bourcier, Joe, 94-95-96-97 Crase, Rod, 76-77-78-79 Fedrizzi, Mike, 77 Gustafson, Paul, 50 Alcumbrack, Gary, 74 Bovan, Peter, 68-70 Craze, Glenn, 22 Fee, Jim, 76 Guthrie, Greg, 85-86 Allen, Arthur, 46-47-49 Boyd, Michael, 69 Craze, Palmer, 48 Feldhusen, Michael, 59-60-61 Guzan, Mark, 98-99 Allen, Ken, 73 Boyer, Kenyon, 19-20 Criel, Dan, 75 Fellman, Theodore, 52 Allen, Mark, 74 Brackett, David, 69-70 Crocker, Jerry, 76-77-78 Ferguson, George, 28-29-30 Allen, Richard, 56-58-59 Braman, Greg, 74-75 Crockett, Matt, 99 Ferretti, Mario, 81-82 H Ambrosino, Richard, 67-68 Branch, Matt, 93-94-95 Crouse, Marty, 85-86-87-88 Ferris, Stan, 60-62-63 Ames, Ken, 75-77-78-79 Branz, Mike, 75-76-77-78 Cuccinotto, Paul, 73-75-76 Fiedorowicz, Lee, 86 Hacht, Rick, 66-68 Amhaus, Scott, 00 Bray, Ray, 70-72-73 Cummings, Alvin, 34 Finch, Wallace, 27 Haggen, George, 19 Anderle, Harry, 23-24-25-26 Bredeson, Kevin, 92-93-94-95 Curtice, Peter, 83-84 Fink, Conrad, 50 Haggart, Ken, 56-57-58-59 Anderson, Axel, 50-51-52-53 Brennan, Bruce, 72 Finley, David, 95-96-97 Hakala, Alfred, 42 Anderson, Fred, 19 Brenner, Marty, 68-69-70-71 Finnegan, Richard, 33-34 Hallgren, Roger, 48-49-50-51 Anderson, Harold, 41-42 Bricco, Robert, 67 D Fiorini, Joe, 77-78-80 Hamlin, Eugene, 64 Anderson, James, 69-70-71 Brock, Clyde, 33 Fish, Wilfred, 34-35-36 Hamlin, Walter, 51 Anderson, Nick, 97-98-99-00 Brodeur, William, 57-58-59 Dahlke, Dennis, 88-89-90-91 Flanagan, Clarence, 17 Hammes, Seth, 94-95-96-97 Andrade, Andy, 70-71-72-73 Brook, Michael, 89-90-91 DalSanto, John, 42-46 Flanagan, Clem, 16 Hamor, William, 60-61-62-63 Andrus, Mark, 94-95-96 Brotherton, George, 32 Damiani, Gil, 71-72 Fleet, David, 63-64-65 Hamptom, Walter, 42 Angeli, Evy, 75-76-77 Browder, Chris, 98 Daniels, Francis, 16 Fletcher, Harvey, 53-54-55 Hanner, Joel, 72-73-74-75 Anglim, Adrian, 52-53-54 Brown, Alan, 86-87-88 Danilko, Jim, 68-69 Flisram, Norman, 57 Hanner, Mike, 79 Arend, Robert, 88-89 Brown, George A., 70 Darr, Robert, 58-59 Flynn, Dan, 66-67-68 Hansen, Ira, 41-46 Armstrong, John, 55-57 Brown, Lawrence, 65 D’Arras, Paul, 58-59-60 Flynn, Tom, 78-79 Hanson, John, 72 Arneth, Jack, 36-37 Brown, Roy, 73-74-75-76 Davis, Tommie, 70-71 Foist, Kit, 74-75 Hardig, Pat, 83 Austin, Ray, 40-42-46 Brys, Kevin, 89-91-92 Dean, Robin, 23-24-25-26 Forrest, Brandon, 02 Hardiman, James, 22-23-26-27 Avery, Andy, 88-89-90-91 Bryson, Mercer, 80-81 DeBakker, Donald, 48 Foster, Bill, 80-81-82 Harris, Frank, 86-87 Avery, Steve, 85-86-87-88 Buchkoski, Tom, 73-74-75 Decker, James, 63-64-65 Fowler, Zachary, 74-75-76-77 Harris, George, 27 Awrey, Randy, 74-75-76-77 Budd, David, 93-94-95 DeCook, Joseph, 26-27-28-29 Fox, Tim, 01 Harry, Jeff, 86-87-88 Buelt, Joe, 81-82-83-84 Deegan, Henry, 19-20-21 Fragel, Mark, 75-76 Harry, Marvin, 60 B Bufford, Dennis, 32-35 Delene, Jim, 92-93-94 Frankenfield, Greg, 02 Hart, William, 47-48-49-50 Baciak, Albert, 38 Bull, Brad, 91-92-93 DeLeon, Craig, 00-01-02 Franks, Brian, 84-85-86-87 Hartman, Frank, 39-40 Backstrom, Carl, 53 Bullock, Carl, 30-31-32 Dellangelo, Mike, 78-79-80 Frantti, Tim, 82-83-84 Hartung, Ty, 96-97-98-99 Bailey, Gerrald, 91-93 Bullock, Clarence, 31-32-33 Deloge, Dick, 67 Freeman, Dave, 48-49-50-51 Hartwig, Todd, 97-98-99 Bailey, William, 66 Bullock, Tim, 63 Demares, Phil, 47-48-49-50 Friedl, Ray, 24-25 Harves, Dan, 75-76 Baker, Lamar, 98 Bunyan, John, 92-93-94-95 Dennis, Edward, 56 Frisk, Jack, 46 Harvey, Joe, 71-72-73-74 Baker, William, 99 Burgess, Bryan, 77-78-79-80 DePerro, Philip, 64-65-66-67 Havel, Anthony, 90-91 Baldwin, Paul, 52 Burley, Gary, 49 DePetro, Tom, 83-84-85 Hawke, Jim, 93-94 Baltes, John, 82-83-84-85 Burton, Robert, 42 Derleth, Paul, 28-29 G Haynes, Dick, 66-67-68-69 Baltic, Steven, 36 Bush, John, 76-77-78 Derocher, Fred, 98 Hedgcock, Bruce, 23 Bangert, Donald, 62-63 Bush, Matt, 98-99-01-02 DeRosso, John, 67 Gaboury, Paul, 36 Hedgcock, S.F., 23 Banks, Reynolds, 54 Bush, Tom, 70-71 DeShambo, Ray, 50 Gadbois, Eugene, 24 Hedstrom, Kurt, 00 Barefield, Reggie, 71-73-74 Buterbaugh, Kurt, 93-94-95 DesJardin, Charles, 47 Gaffney, Robert, 35-36 Heikkila, Mark, 72 Bares, Eliot, 96-97-98-99 Buyarski, Drew, 00-01-02 DeVillers, Tod, 81-82-83-84 Gale, Aaron, 92-93 Helein, Pete, 79-80 Barlage, Dan, 92-93 Bye, Earl, 48-49-50 Devine, Jim, 88-89-90-91 Ganga, Tony, 49 Hemr, Jerry, 24-25-26-27 Barnes, Jerone, 77-78-79 Bye, Randy, 71-72-73 DeWeese, Dennis, 87-88 Gannon, Mike, 79 Hendra, Ray, 22 Barnes, William, 52 Bye, Richard, 48-49-50 DeWitt, Jovan, 93-94-95-96 Garland, Heath, 92-93-94-95 Herioux, Scott, 89-90-91-92 Bartkowiak, Robert, 69-70-71 Bystrom, Theodore, 21-22 Diaz, Manuel, 01-02 Garzella, James, 68-69-70 Herman, Jeff, 79-80-81-82 Baty, Eric, 79-80-81 Dickinson, Richard, 62-63 Gati, Jack, 71-72 Herman, Jerry, 51 Beardsley, W. Robert, 65 Dietrick, Lee, 98 Gauthier, Jason, 95-96 Hermsen, Steve, 79-80-81-82 Beattie, Richard, 47-48-50 C Dion, Raymond, 33 Gaviglio, Donald, 42-47 Hero, Jack, 56-57-58-59 Beatty, Matt, 79-80 Dittrich, Shawn, 95-96 Geill, Frank, 22 Hero, Robert, 53 Beauchamp, Matt, 95-96-97-98 Cadieu, Frank, 47 Dobson, Glenn, 79-80-81-82 Gelina, Robert, 41-46 Hetherington, Francis, 39-40 Beaumier, John, 51-52 Callies, Rick, 78-79-81-82 Doetsch, James, 16-17 Gendzwell, Walter, 20 Hetzel, Tim, 75-76-77-78 Beck, Andy, 72 Campbell, John, 46 Dolf, Alfred, 20-21-25 Geniesse, Jeff, 00 Hewins, Roberto, 75 Bedore, Clifford, 39-40 Carlson, Eber, 23-24-25-26 Donaldson, Brett, 90-91-92-93 Genwright, Brandon, 00-01-02 Hill, Anthony, 83-84-85-86 Bee, Michael, 68-69-70 Carlson, Floyd, 35-36-37 Doolittle, Arthur, 33 Gerhard, Bob, 85 Hill, Donald, 48-50 Beher, Thomas, 52 Carolin, Ray, 72 Dorsey, Ben, 00 Gering, Keith, 88-89 Hill, Julius, 32-33 Belger, David, 53-54 Carr, Lloyd, 67 Drago, David, 69 Gheller, Tony, 78-79-80 Hill, Mike, 74 Bell, Arlen, 67-68 Carter, Clif, 01-02 Drake, Todd, 97-98 Gilbert, Jason, 89-90 Hills, David, 89 Bell, Deron, 02 Casanova, John, 79-80-81-82 Dravecky, Gary, 80-81-82-83 Gilbert, Tom, 72-73-74-75 Hilbert, Lauri, 25-27 Bell, William, 56 Castellanos, Hector, 97-98-99-00 Driscoll, Steve, 85 Gilles, Mark, 92-93-94 Hillberg, Leslie, 35 Beneteau, Jeff, 00-01-02 Cavanaugh, Dan, 89 Duckworth, Antoine, 93 Gingras, Paul, 17 Hines, Staten, 73 Benton, Brad, 93-94 Ceccacci, Tony, 84-85-86-87 Dudley, Eric, 83-84 Gingras, Paul, 50-52-53-54 Hiney, Phil, 48-49-50 Bergstrom, Victor, 22 Challancin, Paul, 31-32-33 Dugas, Mark, 97-98-99-00 Gingrass, Morgan, 38 Hiney, Vance, 25-30 Bernhardt, Fred, 36-37-38 Chapman, Tim, 79-80-81 Duginski, John, 95-96-97 Ginocchio, Richard, 65-66-67 Hirn, Gary, 58 Berrigan, Jack, 25 Cheyka, Justin, 96-97-98-99 Gjerde, Steve, 81-82 Hirn, Jack, 75-76-77-78 Berry, Mike, 75-76 Chrisant, John, 65-66-67-68 Gleason, Edward, 35-36 Hirn, James, 52-53 Berryman, Richard, 42 Cisneros, Edwin, 97 E Gleason, Jim, 74. Hirwas, Charles, 19 Berth, Jeffrey, 86 Clark, Dan, 71-72 Glowacki, Gary, 56 Hoard, Matt, 93-94-95-96 Bertoldi, Tom, 80-81-82-83 Clark, Michael, 65 Ebeling, Tony, 98-99-00-01 Gluesing, Justin, 91-92-93-94 Hodges, Robert, 32 Bertrand, Robert, 66-67-68 Claxton, John, 78-79-80 Edens, Mark, 89-90 Goddard, Leonard, 55-56 Hofbauer, George, 42 Berutti, Michael, 87-88-89-90 Cleary, Josh, 00-01 Edmonds, Nelson, 90-91-92 Godin, Leo, 27 Hofer, Chris, 82-83-84-85 Betts, Stu, 73-74-75 Clifford, Steve, 72 Ellis, Ralph, 39-40 Goerlitz, Jerry, 58-60-61 Hoffman, Alden, 34-35 Bichel, Spencer, 59 Close, L.D., 84 Ellisen, Matt, 93-94-95-96 Goldasich, George, 80-82 Hogan, John, 26 Bieley, Roy, 25 Clouse, Jamie, 99-01-02 Elsenrath, Mike, 97 Goldman, Paul, 59-60 Holes, Frank, 69-70-71 Billingsley, Micah, 02 Cobanovich, Cory, 95 Engel, Jim, 74-77 Goldsmith, Terrell, 99-00-02 Holloway, Chris, 92-93-94 Bink, Nick, 91-92-93-94 Coe, Cornelius, 95-96-97-98 Engel, John, 71-72-73 Goodney, Lee, 37-38-39 Holman, Grove, 31-32-33 Bittner, Lawrence, 70 Coleman, Kevin, 93-94 Engel, James, 48 Goodwin, Richard, 57 Holmes, David, 93-94-95-96 Blackwell, John, 83-84 Collins, George H., 48-49-50-51 Ennis, Bryon, 64 Gorney, Mike, 77-78-79-80 Holton, Lonnie, 66-67-68-69 Bliven, Marc, 97-98-99 Collins, George, 26-27-28-29 Erickson, Carl, 51-52-56-57 Gorsline, Dennis, 63-64-65 Hongisto, Robert, 54 Blommel, George, 57-58-59-60 Collins, Langsford, 30-31 Erickson, Don, 73-74-75-76 Grady, Gene, 67-68-69-70 Hook, Lawrence, 25 Bluck, Jason, 98-99-00-01 Collins, Matt, 90-91-92-93 Erickson, Evald, 37-38 Grayvold, Brad, 86-87-88 Hooks, Bob, 71 Blum, Michael, 63 Collins, Sam, 21 Erickson, Martin, 29-30-31 Green, Harlon, 82-83 Hoppman, Reuben, 85 Boesch, Tim, 92-93-94-95 Collins, Ted, 90-91-92-93 Erickson, Robert, 62-63-64-65 Gregory, David, 88-89-90-91 Hornbogen, Karl, 17 Boettcher, Glen, 76-77-78 Conlan, Steve, 72-73 Erickson, William, 56 Griffith, Donald, 56-57-58-59 Horton, Vanius, 00-01 Bogarin, Sam, 52-53-54 Contardi, Louis, 35-36-37 Erspamer, Gerald, 42 Grigsby, Greg, 74-75-76-78 Howe, Mike, 81 Bolan, Albin, 60 Cooke, Greg, 83-84-85-86 Evenson, Alfred, 23-24-25 Gruening, Scott, 72 Hubbard, Jack, 35 Bomaster, Elvin, 33-34-35 Cooley, Dan, 75-76-77-78 Guelff, Carl, 19-24-25-26 Bond, Ward, 57-58 Coon, Bill, 78-79-80-81 Guenthner, Jack, 75-76-77-78 Copeland, Dan, 00-01 Guilland, David, 50 Corbiel, Joseph, 54-55-56-57 Gundry, George, 27-28-29-30 46 Wildcat Football Letterwinners

Hudnell, Steve, 87 Kotila, Paul, 46 Mariucci, Robert, 86-87-88 Nason, Jeff, 91-92-93 Pokely, Terry, 74 Huempfner, Rick, 77 Kowalko, Mike, 77-78-79 Mariucci, Steve, 74-75-76-77 Nelmark, Jack, 28-29-30 Ponder, Keith, 75-76 Huffmaster, Kurt, 78-79 Krage, John, 55 Marier, Travis, 00-01 Nelsen, Keith, 82-83-84-85 Pontti, Don, 57 Humphrey, James, 60-61 Kravolec, James, 89-90 Marotz, Kyle, 02 Nelson, Andre, 80-81 Pool, Andy, 83-84-85-86 Hunter, Glen, 36-37-38 Krantz, Gustave, 58-59-60 Martell, Fred, 42-47-48 Nelson, Clarence, 30 Popp, Rick, 84-85-86-87 Hutton, Johnny, 68-69-70 Kreski, Paul, 91-92-93 Martell, John, 54 Nelson, Harold, 22-23-34 Popp, William, 60 Hutchins, Lee, 92-95-96 Kroll, Robert, 69-70-71 Martin, Greg, 78 Nelson, Oscar, 58-59-60-61 Porter, Dennis, 64-65-66-67 Hyska, Bryan, 91-92-93-94 Krueger, Paul, 75-76-77 Martini, Mark, 65 Nett, Dan, 01-02 Powell, Aaron, 85-86-87-88 Hyska, Fran, 61 Krueger, Todd, 76-77-78-79 Mason, Eric, 89-90 Neubauer, John, 92 Price, Eldridge, 19 Hytinen, Roger, 58-59-60 Krumbach, Ted, 89-90-91-92 Mason, Eric, 02 Neumann, Thomas, 61-62 Price, Richard, 99-00 Hyvonen, Kory, 95-96-97-98 Kryska, Joseph, 58 Mastricola, Steve, 72-73-74 Newman, Bruce, 64-65 Primm, Loren, 73-74-75 Krznarich, Scott, 94-95-96 Mattson, James, 52 Newton, Chris, 78 Prin, Henry, 23-24 I Kubiak, Kenneth, 86-87 Mattson, John, 33-34-35 Nezich, Matt, 90 Princinsky, Steve, 90-91-92-93 Kudera, Jeff, 90-91-92-93 Matzl, Steve, 99 Nichols, Michael, 87-88-89-90 Puhek, Joseph, 40 Ische, Allen, 63-64-65-66 Kukuk, Ed, 46-47 Maurin, Joseph, 31 Nickel, Charlie, 89-90-91 Puckett, Clifford, 47-48-49 Israelson, Ronald, 46 Kukuk, Norman, 37-38-39 Mauro, Jack, 61-62-63 Niemi, Elvin, 32-33 Ives, Jeff, 96-99-00 Kurian, Chad, 02 Mauthe, Nick, 02 Noonan, Phil, 30 Ivens, Roderick, 31 Mayfield, Vincent, 02 Nordling, R. W., 22-23 McAlister, Bob, 74 Nordstrom, Nick, 02 Q L McCarty, Dan, 93-94 North, Clarence, 22 J McCarthy, Richard, 66-67-68-69 Northey, Robert, 36 Quarless, Jan, 70-71-72 Laage, Tom, 87-88 McCauley, Jim, 71-72-73-74 Northey, Sydney, 34 Jackan, Mark, 01 Laarman, Ben, 99-00-01-02 McClain, Greg, 79-80-81 Norton, John, 32 Jackson, Rickey, 75-76 LaCasse, Edmer, 36-37-38 McCormick, George, 48-49-50-51 Novak, Frank, 59-60-61 R Jacobi, Mike, 93 Lacefield, Ken, 87 McCoy, Abram, 02 Novotny, Dan, 87 Jacobson, Matthew, 29-30-31 LaFido, Mike, 95-96-97 McCoy, Dan, 85-86-87-88 Nowak, James, 65 Raapana, William, 32 Jacques, Emery, 22-23 LaFond, Paul, 91-92-93 McCulloch, Jerry, 62-63-64 Nyquist, Terry, 62-63-64 Rademacher, William, 60-61-62-63 Jauquet, Craig, 99-00-01-02 LaJeunesse, Ralph, 46-47 McCune, Jerry, 79-80-81-82 Nystrom, Carl, 24 Raeford, Peter, 79-80-81 Jelich, George, 46 Lalich, Michael, 35 McDonald, James, 23-24-26 Nystrom, Robert, 54 Ramoie, Dustin, 00-01 Jenkins, Jesse, 66-67 Lambert, Clair, 66-67 McDowell, David, 48-49-50 Randle, James, 97-98-99-01 Jennings, William, 49-53 Lane, Duane, 54 McGee, Ronnie, 87-88-89-90 Ranguette, Gilbert, 32 Johnikin, Kevin, 91 Langley, David, 94-95-96 McGlone, Jason, 94-95-96-97 O Ranguette, Raymond, 32-33-34 Johns, Allen, 31-32-33 Langley, Richard, 91-92 McGuire, Rich, 74-75-76 Ratcliffe, Robert, 64-65 Johnson, Agnar, 21 Langsford, Roy, 56-57-58 McIntosh, Douglas, 19 Oates, Donald, 37-38-39 Rathje, Jim, 71-72-73 Johnson, Arne, 34-35 Lantzy, Robert, 64-65-67-68 McIntosh, Paul, 20 O’Brien, Sean, 82-83-84-85 Rauch, Fritz, 85 Johnson, Bryon, 63-64-65-66 LaPointe, James, 48 McIntyre, Rob, 80-81-82-83 Olds, Edwin, 39-41 Redd, Rich, 71 Johnson, Carl, 48 LaPointe, John, 61-62-63 McKiernan, Pete, 96 Olivanit, Steve, 97-98 Redders, John, 86-87-88-89 Johnson, Ernest, 29-30 LaPorte, Joseph, 60-62-63 McKerroll, Robert, 50-51 Oliver, Charles, 21-22-23 Refling, Jack, 42-46-47 Johnson, George, 20-21 Larsen, Jason, 96-98 McKie, Walter, 16 Oliver, Reggie, 79-80-81 Reid, Gordon, 59-60 Johnson, John T., 67-69-70 Larson, Clyde, 48 McKindles, Patrick, 47-48 Olivero, Greg, 01 Rein, David, 86-87-88-89 Johnson, Lee, 58-59 Larson, Hartley, 51 McLaughlin, Robert, 35 Olsen, David, 42 Reitmeyer, Jon, 72-73 Johnson, Ronald, 52-53-54-55 Larson, Lars, 98-99 McLean, Kenneth, 70-71 Olson, Arden, 71-72-75 Remington, Bruce, 70-71 Johnson, Sam, 99 Larson, Rudolph, 19-20-21 McMahon, Francis, 42-46-47-49 Olson, Dan, 83 Ricci, Andy, 96 Johnson, Scott, 85-86-87-88 Lashbrook, Earl, 41 McMullen, John, 85-86 Olson, Greg, 84-85-86 Richards, Maurice, 34 Johnson, Todd, 97 LaTour, Matt, 92-93-94-95 McNamara, John, 22 Olson, Paul, 35-36-37 Richards, Ray, 79-80 Johnson, Walter, 17 Lauri, Toivo, 25 McNamara, Paul, 60 Orvis, Justin, 02 Richardson, Anthony, 65-66 Jones, John, 23 Laurion, Fritz, 55-56-57 McNeill, Mark, 89 Osborne, Jeff, 99-00-01-02 Richardson, Clyde, 17 June, Vero, 19 Lawson, Jason, 98-99-00-01 McNulty, Bryan, 97 Osterman, Dean, 86-87-88-89 Richardson, Shane, 97-98-99-00 Juneac, Jeff, 72 LeClair, Clarence, 20-22 Medina, Louis, 97 Ostermann, John, 81-82 Rickard, William, 32-33 Jurasin, Bob, 82-83-84-85 Lee, Mike, 74 Medinis, Craig, 81 Ostrander, William, 16-17 Riley, Josh, 96-97 Justus, James, 64-65-66 Lee, Wayne, 59 Medley, George, 59 Ostrowski, Tom, 86-87-88 Ripmaster, David, 69-70 Lefebvre, Kent, 67-68 Mellon, Brian, 81 Oswald, Mike, 99-00-01-02 Ritter, Jake, 99 Leonard, Joseph, 23-25-26 Menucci, Irving, 39-40 Rivera, Bradd, 94 K Lester, Ed, 73 Messano, Chris, 00-01-02 Rivers, Bernard, 46-47 Leveille, Dan, 81-82-83 Meyer, James, 65-66-67-68 P Roberts, Greg, 82 Kalbfleisch, Bob, 60-61-62-63 Lewis, P. J., 97 Meyers, Michael, 66-67-68 Roberts, Pierce, 51-52 Kangas, Guy, 66-67-68-69 Lewinski, Adam, 01-02 Michels, Tony, 84-85-86-87 Palomaki, Bill, 85 Roche, Pat, 77-78-79 Karkkainen, Mike, 81-82-83-84 Liberty, Robert, 49-50 Mignon, Jamie, 93 Pangborn, Wayne, 41 Roethe, Chris, 96-97 Karstu, Sakari, 87 Light, Greg, 87-88-89-90 Mileski, Michael, 58-59-60-61 Pangrazzi, Jerry, 50-51-52-53 Rongstad, Bernt, 73-75-76 Kasten, Terry, 78 Limpert, Clarence, 21-22-24-25 Miljour, Luke, 95-96-97-98 Pansier, Gary, 58 Ronberg, Allan, 26-27-28-29 Kautz, Lewis, 69-70-71 Lindeman, Henry, 46 Milkie, Phil, 69 Pardon, Ernest, 52-53 Roney, Edmond, 64-65-66 Kearney, Tim, 69-70-71 Lindley, Rhyan, 94-95-96-97 Miller, Dan, 92-93-94 Paris, Tony, 82-83 Ropele, Marvin, 48-49-50-51 Kehl, Erik, 90-91 Lindstrom, James, 65-66-67-68 Millman, William, 38-39 Parker, Sam, 83-84-85 Rose, Carson, 95-96-97-98 Kehoe, Michael, 66 Loderhose, Pete, 72-73-74 Mims, Jamone, 98-99-00 Parkkonen, Richard, 59 Rose, Theodore, 68 Kelenic, Joe, 95-96-97-98 Loeffler, Jesse, 01-02 Minard, Sam, 48-49 Pastuchyn, Brent, 97-98-99 Rosinski, Derick, 80 Kelsey, Philip, 38 Lofstrom, Ernest, 17 Mishica, John, 50-51-52-53 Paupore, Matt, 81-82-83-84 Ross, Mike, 73 Kell, Tom, 79-80-81 Londo, Raymond, 46 Mitchell, Maurice, 73-74-75-76 Pavloski, Peter, 62-63-64-65 Rousseau, Joseph, 46 Kell, William, 51 Lopez, Enrique, 01 Mitchell, Walter, 96 Paynter, James, 69 Rouzard, Pat, 02 Kemp, James, 67-68 Lott, Clarence, 46 Miyashiro, Gordon, 73 Pearce, Edward, 32-33-34 Rowe, John, 19 Kennedy, Wayne, 90-91-92 Lubamersky, Ed, 53-54 Modjeski, Pat, 89-90-91 Pearl, Howard, 24 Rowe, Nathaniel, 16 Kenney, Edwin, 32-34 Lubbe, Dave, 82-83-84-85 Moe, Pete, 00 Pekny, Steve, 01 Rowley, Maurice, 69-70-71 Kent, Sam, 97-98-99 Luedtke, Sam, 95-96 Molway, Chick, 83-85 Pelkie, Robert, 52-53 Rubalcava, Chris, 94 Kerr, Ronald, 65-66-67 Luna, Mariano, 93 Monck, Robert, 52-53-54 Pendl, Gary, 71-72 Ruiz, Armando, 92 Kessel, Phil, 78-79-80 Lundin, Donald, 56-57-58-59 Monroe, Thomas, 25-26 Perow, Hilaire, 23 Rusielewicz, Ken, 74-75-76-77 Kilpela, Hugo, 30 Lutri, Gerald, 65-66-67-68 Montcalm, Benedict, 41-42-46-47 Perrin, Irving, 34-35 Ryan, Ivan, 49-50-52 Kilsdonk, Ben, 26 Montgomery, Devin, 93-94 Perrin, Leonard, 28 Ryan, Shawn, 96-97-98-99 Kind, Jeff, 71 Moreau, Harris, 26 Perron, Howard, 49 Rydholm, Fred, 20-21 Kircher, John, 58-59 M Morin, Bob, 84-85-86 Perry, Michael, 67-68-69-70 Rynning, Tom, 78-80 Klein, Ken, 85-86-87-88 Morgan, Cyrus, 16 Peters, R. Thomas, 53 Rytkinen, Leo, 38 Klingbeil, Chuck, 85-86-87-88 Machus, Douglas, 55 Morrison, Leonard, 16-17 Petersen, Barry, 80-81-82-83 Knecht, George, 57-58 MacDonald, Brad, 97 Morrison, William, 16 Petersen, Kevin, 83-84 Knoll, Randall, 95-96-97-98 MacKenzie, Grant, 31 Mosca, Rudy, 49-50 Peterson, Douglas, 67-68-69 S Knudsen, Ken, 74-76-77-78 MacLean, Lowe, 52-53-54-55 Mosley, Emmett, 78 Peterson, Kirk, 88 Knuth, Everett, 39-40-41 MacNealy, Richard, 49-50 Moslimani, Alex, 75-76 Petranek, Peter, 28-29 St. Andrews, Francis, 51 Kohlemainen, Hubert, 33 Maddox, Mark, 87-88-90 Mullen, Demetrise, 92-93-94-95 Pfankuch, Joe, 95-96-97-98 St. Germain, Chauncey, 40-41 Kolbus, Derek, 95 Majewski, Charles, 64 Mullin, Jamie, 97-98 Phillips, Nick, 73 St. Germain, Thomas, 42-46-47 Korpi, Arnold, 39-40-41 Maki, Onnie, 29-30-31 Mullins, Luke, 02 Phillips, James, 90-91-92 St. Hilaire, Sydney, 02 Koski, Arthur, 41-42 Mallory, Marcus, 86-87 Munson, Bradon, 99-00-01-02 Phillips, Wayne, 66 St. Jean, Leonard, 60-61-62-63 Koski, Ed, 47-49 Malin, Harold, 16-17 Murrey, George, 21-22 Picanso, Seth, 00 St. John, Harold, 16 Koski, Emil, 38-39-40 Maly, Mike, 89 Myefski, Louis, 52-53-54 Piester, Bryan, 78-79-80-81 St. John, Roger, 56-57 Koski, Paul, 35-36 Manada, Valentine, 01-02 Pinks, Brian, 94-95-96-97 St. Martin, Robert, 52 Koski, Richard, 59-60-61-62 Manego, Shaun, 87-88-89-90 Pizali, Fred, 29-30-32 Sagotz, Brandon, 97-98-99-00 Koski, William, 35-36-37 Mansfield, James, 58-59-60 N Planck, Randy, 70 Salani, Jason, 89-90-91 Koskimaki, George, 42-46-47 Marana, Jim, 77-78-79 Plichta, Howard, 23 Salani, Steve, 76-77-77-78 Marana, Mark, 79-80 Nancarrow, Roland, 23 Plourde, Mike, 02 Saleh, Joe, 75-76 Marker, Curtis, 64-65-66 Napoli, Chris, 84-85-86-87 Poisson, Joseph, 37-38-39 Saleh, Robert, 97-98-99-00

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Salopek, Dave, 99 Stokes, Eric, 88-89-90 Wafer, Ted, 77-78 Sandborn, Jim, 72-73-74 Stolpe, Clarence, 20-21 Wagner, Donald, 65-66-67-68 Sandelin, Sven, 24 Stoner, Todd, 95-96-97-98 Wagner, Zach, 96-97-98 Sandona, Albert, 58-59-60-61 Storm, Mark, 80-81-82 Wahtera, K.A., 33-34-35 Sandona, Steve, 87-88-89-90 Strasbourg, Richard, 64 Wall, Chip, 88-89-90-91 Sankovitch, Tom, 74 Strebel, Michael, 58-59-60-61 Walton, Andrew, 16-17 Sanoba, Richard, 58-59-60-61 Strube, Jon, 89-90 Ware, Dennis, 79-80-81-82 Santoni, Paul, 67-68 Strube, Mark, 89-90-91 Warner, Buell, 31 Sarachman, Paul, 67-68 Studer, Dan, 01 Wassberg, Arthur, 42 Sarchian, Ron, 83-84-85 Stump, Patrick, 61-62-63-64 Wassberg, Oscar, 27-28-29 Sarnowski, Jeff, 97-98-99-00 Stump, Ronald, 65-66-67 Watson, Tom, 67-68-69-70 Sarnowski, Mike, 95-96-97-98 Sullivan, Ellsworth, 28-30-31 Watters, Fred, 64 Saundri, Jerold, 54-55 Sutter, Joe, 85 Wayer, Gary, 73-74 Sauter, William, 65 Svoboda, Dale, 85-86 Weaver, Nick, 82-83-84 Scallorn, Charles, 58 Swanson, Benjamin, 23-24-25-26 Weber, Scott, 81-82 Schaut, Robert, 69-70-71 Swanson, Guy, 56 Webster, Reggie, 76-77 Schenk, Wilbur, 37-38-39 Sweeney, Hank, 85-86-87-88 Wehmanen, Roy, 36-38 Schertzer, Richard, 60 Swenor, Kyle, 02 Weigandt, Michael, 70-71 Scheuren, Daniel, 67 Szczepaniuk, Jim, 79-80-81 Wellman, Alfred, 20-21 Schield, Paul, 83-84-85 Welsh, James, 59-60-61-62 Schils, Jack, 49-50-51 Welte, James, 56 Schiska, John, 22 Wender, Jason, 96-97-98-99 Schmitt, Bernard, 63-64-65 Wender, Ryan, 00-02 Schmoke, Chris, 92-93-94-95 T Wendt, Clint, 94 Schnieder, James, 53 Wentland, Mike, 88-89-90-91 Schnieder, William, 26 Tabin, Brian, 80-81 Wenzlafff, Arthur, 60-61-62-63 Detroit Lions head coach Schuenemann, Brad, 85-86-87-88 Taccolini, Louis, 51 West, Bill, 79-80-82 Schuettpelz, Ken, 69-70-71 Tamblin, Clarence, 28 Weston, Scott, 81-82-83-84 Steve Mariucci quarterbacked Schwalbach, Thomas, 56-57-58-59 Tanksley, Marcus, 83 Wettstein, Ryan, 00-01-02 the Wildcats to the 1975 Schweigert, Todd, 81-82-83-84 Tarbox, Josh, 01 Whelan, Travis, 96-97 Schweinsberg, Eric, 77 Tauch, Carl, 19 Whelpley, Charles, 86-87-88-89 National Championship. Schymanski, Bill, 71-72-73-74 Taylor, Tom, 78-79-80-82 Whipkey, Jesse, 95-96-97 Scutt, Garry, 69-70 Tegge, Rich, 82-83-84 White, Bryan, 98-99-00-01 Scutt, Josh, 91-92-93 Terwillger, Rex, 56-57 White, William, 55 Seeke, Thomas, 86-87-88 Thayer, Randy, 73-74-75-76 Whitehouse, Richard, 57 Seger, Gordon, 27-28-33 Thiel, Joe, 98-99 Whiteside, James, 82-83-84 Seitz, Randy, 73 Thomas, Ron, 84-85-86 Wickstrom, Brett, 01 Selden, Luke, 99-00-01-02 Thom, Wayne, 55-57-58-59 Wickman, James, 55-56-57 Selesky, Stan, 73-74 Thompson, Jack, 16 Wiegert, Steve, 79 Shanley, Gary, 60-61-62 Thornton, Thomas, 54-55 Wiinikainen, Stan, 46-47-48-49 Sharp, Brian, 83 Tibbetts, Tony, 89-90-91-92 Wiitala, Ero, 34-36 Shaughnessy, Steve, 70-71 Tipper, Kenneth, 27 Wilkinson, Jeremy, 95-96-97-99 Shem, Matt, 02 Tippett, Dean, 36-39 Williams, Melvin, 98-99 Sherko, Josh, 00-01-02 Tipple, Brad, 94-95-96-97 Wilinski, Timothy, 87 Sherrill, Michael, 87-88 Tocco, Paul, 89-90-91-92 Wilke, Jason, 93-94-95-96 Shevy, Norman, 59-60-61 Toivinen, Ernest, 56 Wilkins, Earl, 29-30 Sible, Scott, 78-79-80-81 Tollefson, Ray, 42 Wilkins, Jerry, 50-51 Sicchio, Dominic, 70-71-72-73 Tommela, William, 31 Willman, Dave, 81 Sickler, Wayne, 59-60-61 Tompkins, Roger, 56-57-58 Wilsey, John, 37-38 Sievert, Chad, 92-93 Tranetzki, Timothy, 61-64 Wilson, Dave, 77 Siltala, Jacob, 27 Travis, Dennis, 65 Wilson, Warren, 54-55-56 Silver, Harold, 22 Treado, Albert, 28-29-30 Wind, Brad, 76-77-78 Simon, Robert, 66 Treado, Howard, 23-24 Witer, John, 55-56-57-58 Simons, Eldred, 39 Treado, Marshall, 29-30 Wojan, Curt, 78-79-80-81 Sindelar, Jeff, 81 Tregembo, Stanley, 28 Wojciechowski, Chester, 40 Sitkoski, Geoffrey, 67-68 Trettin, James, 59-60-61-62 Wolford, Ed, 51-52 Skewis, Al, 53-55 Trudeau, Leonard, 63-64 Wood, Robert, 56 Skorupka, Matt, 02 Trujillo, George, 73 Woods, Corey, 02 Skrocki, Michael, 67-68-70 Tuccini, Matt, 97-98-00 Woods, Jerry, 85-86-87-88 University of Michigan head Slough, Norman, 40-41 Tuma, Bob, 74-75 Woods, Rocky, 73 Smith, Fred, 73-74-75-76 Turri, Ahti, Works, George, 78-80-81-82 football coach Lloyd Carr was Smith, Howes, 59-60 Twork, Nathan, 01-02 Wright, Andre, 02 quarterback of the 1967 NMU Smith, Lucas, 00 Wright, Chris, 96 Smith, Shad, 92-93-94-95 Wyers, Dan, 79-80-81-82 team that compiled a perfect 9-0 Sniadanko, Richard, 64 U Wyse, Duane, 77-78 Snoddy, Larry, 66 regular season. Soeldner, Vern, 73 Ulmer, Carl, 74-75-76-77 Soli, James, 37 Ulvila, Mark, 97 Y Sonneberg, Gus, 17 Sotka, Bill, 83-84-85 Yaggie, Joel, 85-86-87-88 Southward, Pat, 72 V Yaroch, Gregory, 66 Sparks, Joseph, 86-87 Yauck, Bob, 78-79-80-81 Spears, Leroy, 66 Vaessen, Roy, 58 Yorton, James, 57 Speier, Pete, 71-72 Valesano, Eugene, 58-59-60-61 Young, Casey, 99-00-01-02 Spellman, Francis, 57 Valesano, Gerald, 81-82-83-84 Young, Dan, 71-72-73 Spuhler, John, 65-66-67 Vandenberg, Gary, 56 Young, Peter, 86-87-88 Stachnik, Dave, 79 Vanderlist, Ryan, 99-00-01-02 Yrkkola, Edwin, 33 Stallard, Ron, 73 Vanderzee, Jon, 71 Stallings, Kevin, 90-91-92-93 VanDeWright, Walter, 23 Stapleton, John, 64 VanSluys, Cary, 94-96-97 Z Starcevich, Todd, 97-98-99-00 Vecillio, Oswald, 47-48 Stauss, Tim, 78-79-80 Veselik, Pat, 81-82-83-84 Zabroske, Mark, 77-78-79-80 Stefanovski, Joe, 82-83-84-85 Vetort, Francis, 36-37-38 Zambrovitz, Cezmer, 27 Stefanski, Bob, 82-83-84 Vicenzi, Matt, 99-00-01-02 Zanoni, Scott, 84-85 Steigelman, Wayne, 90-92-93 Vicklund, Olaf, 28-29-30 Zdunek, Jason, 01 Stemo, Joe, 74-75-76-77 Villemure, Phillip, 40 Zenti, Rico, 30-31 Stencil, Dan, 73-74-75 Villemure, Robert, 35-36-37 Zivnoska, Mike, 99 Stender, Dave, 75-76-77-78 Virnoche, Phil, 84-85-86 Zimmerman, Randy, 75-76-77-78 Stephan, Jack, 95 Visintainer, Ron, 56 Zwemer, Roy, 50 Stephens, Richard, 56-57-58 Von Behren, Dave, 77 Mike Berry, a 2002 inductee into Stephens, Shawn, 98-99 Vopal, Ed, 87-88-89-90 Stewart, Gary, 89-90-91-92 the NMU Sports Hall of Fame, Stimac, Scott, 92-93-94-95 W was a member of the 1975 National Championship team. Wade, Jerry, 57

48 Wildcat Football NMU Superior Dome Records

Rushing Longest Reception - 85 yards, Jamone Mims, Team Records Most Yards - 260, Nelson Edmonds, NMU vs. NMU vs. Ashland, 2000 Yards Rushing - 338, NMU vs. Indianapolis, Indianapolis, 1991 Longest TD Reception - 85 yards, Jamone 1991 Most Attempts - 47, Nelson Edmonds, NMU Mims, NMU vs. Ashland, 2000 Yards Passing - 425, NMU vs. Saginaw Valley, vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1991 Most 1996 Touchdowns - 3, Brad Benton, NMU vs. Saint Defense Total Offense - 589, Ferris State vs. NMU, 1995 Joseph’s, 1994 & Indianapolis, 1991; Melvin Most Tackles - 20, Justin Gluesing, NMU vs. First Downs - 24, Indianapolis vs. NMU, 1991 Williams, St. Francis, 1998. Longest Run - 94 Grand Valley, 1994 Return Yards - 297, NMU vs. Saint Joseph’s, yards, Tom Shiban, Ashland vs. NMU, 1991 Most Interceptions - 2, several players 1991 Longest TD Run - 94 yards, Tom Shiban, Longest Interception Return - 92 yards, Kelly Penalties - 15, NMU vs. Indianapolis, 1991 Ashland vs. NMU, 1991 Snell, Ferris St. vs. NMU, 1997 Most Points (One Team) - 52 Most Sacks - 3, several players (NMU 52, Saginaw Valley 42, 1996) Passing Most Points (Two Teams) - 94 Most Yards - 425, Matt Hoard, NMU Special Teams (NMU 52, Saginaw Valley 42, 1996) vs. Saginaw Valley, 1996 Longest Field Goal - 52 yards, Paul Tocco, NMU Fewest Points (One Team) - 0 Most Attempts - 56, Kyle Swenor, NMU vs. Saginaw Valley, 1992 Hillsdale 24, NMU 0, 1991 vs. Saginaw Valley State, 2002 Most Field Goals - 3, Kyle Marotz, NMU vs. Butler 14, NMU 0, 1992 Most Completions - 29, Kyle Swenor, NMU Saginaw Valley, 2002; John Duginski, NMU vs. Ferris State 47, NMU 0, 1993 vs. Saginaw Valley State, 2002 Wayne State, 1996 and Miguel Sagaro, Grand Val- NMU 14, Northwood 0, 1994 Longest Completion - 85 yards, Jamone Mims, ley vs. NMU, 1992 NMU 10, Hillsdale 0, 1997 NMU vs. Ashland, 2000 Most PAT’s - 7, John Duginski, NMU vs. NMU 58, St. Francis 0, 1998 Longest TD Completion - 85 yards, Bryan Saginaw Valley, 1996 and Bryan Seward, Ashland NMU 16, Westminster 0, 1998 White, NMU vs. Ashland, 2000 vs. NMU, 1991 NMU 24, Michigan Tech, 0, 2000 Most Touchdowns - 5, Matt Hoard, NMU vs. Longest Punt - 89 yards, Ryan Wettstein, NMU Fewest Points (Two Teams) Saginaw Valley, 1996 vs. Findlay, 2001 10 (NMU 10, Hillsdale 0, 1997) Most Interceptions - 3, Matt Hoard, NMU vs. Best Punting Average - 50.2 yards, Ryan Miscellaneous Hillsdale, 1993 Wettstein, NMU vs. Findlay, 2001 NMU record at Superior Dome since 1991 Receiving Longest Punt Return - 74 yards, Brian Pinks, 42 wins, 20 losses, .677% Most Yards - 237, Jeremy Wilkinson, NMU NMU vs. Ashland, 1997 Longest Winning Streak - 10 Games vs. Saginaw Valley, 1996 Longest Kickoff Return - 92 yards, Sterling Longest Losing Streak - 5 Games Most Receptions - 12, Brandon Munson, NMU Walker, Wayne State vs. NMU, 2001 vs. Mercyhurst College, 2002 Most Return Yardage - 240 yards, David Nelson, Attendance Records: Most Touchdowns - 3, Jeremy Wilkinson, Ferris St. vs. NMU, 1993 1. 8,432 on Oct.5, 1991 vs. Ferris State NMU vs. Saginaw Valley, 1996 2. 7,552 on Oct. 19, 1991 vs. Hillsdale 3. 7,492 on Sept. 14, 1991 vs. Indianapolis (Opening Game) 4. 5,908 on Oct. 2, 1993 vs. Ferris State 5. 5,749 on Sept. 14, 2002 vs. Mercyhurst

The Superior Dome has been the home of the Northern Michigan University Football Wildcats since 1991.

Wildcat Football 49 NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

The University: A four-year, public, coeducational university founded in 1899, we offer learning opportunities to approximately 8,800 undergradu- ate students. Each incoming student is equipped with an IBM ThinkPad®. Location: NMU is located in an environment unrivaled by any other, on the south shore of Lake Superior in Marquette, Mich., a town with breath- taking vistas and 23,000 lucky residents. Campus: Our campus is wired to state-of-the-art technology and the Internet. We’re large enough to offer scenic spaces and 50 quality facili- ties, such as: high-end specialty computer labs, a learning resource center; a theatre; a speech and hearing clinic; a student art gallery; a University museum; two on-campus radio stations; a public TV station; an observa- tory; an ice rink; a swimming pool; a rock-climbing wall; a diving tank; the The 2000-01 academic year saw the implementation of Jacobetti Center for technical programs; the Berry Events Center; and the the TLC (Teaching, Learning, and Communication) Initia- Superior Dome, an 8,000-seat stadium (the largest wooden dome in the tive on the NMU campus. The TLC Initiative placed an IBM world). But, we’re still small enough to keep everything within walking ThinkPad computer into the hands of every student to help distance (which is especially nice in the winter). them compete in the global market after graduation. Faculty: NMU has talented faculty members, 80 percent of whom hold doctorates or the highest degrees in their fields, and a low student-faculty ratio of 20-to-1. Our average class size is 23, our average lab size is 16, and our average seminar size is 10. Of all entry-level courses, 93 percent are taught by career faculty. Residence Halls: NMU’s eight residence halls are organized into living areas – called “houses” – which include 40 to 45 students who actively shape their own living environments. Four students share a suite (two bedrooms and a bathroom), and all residence halls have great locations within five minutes of eating, learning, and studying areas. Extracurricular: Along with all our natural wonders, you’ll discover 200 clubs and organizations on campus, including academic, service, social, professional, religious, and special interest groups. We also have a full program of intramural athletics. Intercollegiate Athletics: NMU is a member of the Na- tional Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). Varsity teams for women include: basketball, cross country, Nordic skiing, soccer, swimming and diving, track and volleyball. Var- sity teams for the men include: basketball, football, golf, hockey, and Nordic skiing. All sports are NCAA Division II, except ice hockey, which is Division I. Olympic Education Center: Northern Michigan University is designated as the only United States Olympic Education Center by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Olympic athletes in boxing, Greco-Roman wrestling, short-track speedskating, Naturbahn luge, Nordic skiing, and biathlon train for elite international competitions while pursuing their educations at NMU and Marquette High School. Cost: NMU operates under a “flat rate” tuition plan where students who enroll in 12 to 18 credits per semester pay one rate. The 2003-04 flat rate for NMU on the World Wide Web: Michigan residents is $2,555 per semester ($5,110 per academic year with fees). The rate for non-Michigan residents is $4,139 per semester ($8,278 per www.nmu.edu academic year with fees). Financial Aid: 80 percent of our students share nearly $33 million in financial aid, and our average financial aid package is more than $5,100 per student. Students receive aid based on need or merit through scholarships, grants, loans, or employment.

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Mike Roy Ken Godfrey Interim President Director of Athletics On May 9, 2003 the Board of Trustees of Ken Godfrey was appointed the North- Northern Michigan University appointed Mike ern Michigan University Athletic Director Roy NMU’s Interim President. Vice President on June 10, 2003, after serving as the In- for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan terim Athletic Director since January 2003. University since 1991. Roy came to NMU in Godfrey’s official title is athletic director and 1978 as Chief Accountant and in 1981 was associate vice president for athletics and promoted to Assistant Vice President for Finance and Controller. As vice president he recreation. has responsibility for the University’s financial Godfrey, a Maywood, Ill. native, was in operations, intercollegiate athletics, United charge of NMU’s recreational services since States Olympic Education Center, auxiliary he came to NMU in 1979. He was named an services, physical plant operations, recreational facilities, human resources and administrative information technology. He has been part associate vice president in August 2001. of Northern’s leadership team for many years playing a key role in the Prior to coming to Northern, he was a junior high teacher, coach development and implementation of the University’s strategic plan and school administrator in Maywood. including the Teaching, Learning and Communication initiative, legislative Godfrey earned a bachelor’s degree in social science from Illinois relations, public policy and community relations. Roy is a member of the Pension Board of Michigan Catholic State University in 1971 and a master’s degree in recreation from Conference; chair of the finance committeeof St. Louis the King Catholic NMU in 1984. He is a certified member of the National Intramural Church; treasurer of the Rotary Club of Marquette; and a member of the Recreational Sports Association. Godfrey is also a member of the Investment Committee of the Marquette-Alger Youth Foundation. Marquette Kiwanis Board of Directors, the Lake Superior Commu- Roy has a bachelor of science degree from Montana State University Billings, a master of business administration from Central Michigan nity Partnership Board of Directors and the Recreation Tourism University and a doctor of education from Western Michigan University. Commission. Prior to coming to Northern in 1978, he was employed by Central Godfrey and his wife, Kathie, have two sons - Ken and Keith- and Michigan University for seven years and at Montana State University two daughters - Kristine and Kimberly. Ken, Keith and Kristine are Billings for two years. During his years with these two institutions, he worked in a variety of accounting positions. Northern graduates. Kimberly, a 2003 graduate of Marquette High Roy and his wife, Joanne, have been married for 31 years. Their School will attend NMU this fall. daughter Amanda, after serving two years as a Peace Corp Volunteer in Cameroon, western Africa, is in a graduate program in community psychology at New York University. Distinguished NMU Alumni Howard Schultz, 1975 Irma Hamilton, 1971 Chairman and CEO of Starbucks Nationally-recognized principal of Coffee Detroit’s Renaissance High School Paul Truckey, 1987 Steve Mariucci, 1977 Currently in the Broadway pro- Head coach of the National Foot- duction of Les Miserables ball League’s San Francisco 49ers Jay Johnson, 1965 Don Waddell, 1976 Director of Mint for the U.S. Trea- General manager of the Atlanta sury Department Thrashers, a member of the Na- Al Barber, 1983 tional Hockey League. Assistant Attorney General for Lloyd Carr, 1968 the State of Minnesota University of Michigan football Christopher Freil, 1987 head coach Director of Information Science Tom Izzo, 1977 and Management at the Florida Head coach of the Michigan State Marine Research Institute University men’s basketball team, John Berry, Jr., 1971 the 2000 NCAA champions. President of LM Berry and Com- Cathy Turner-Bostley, 1991 pany Olympic gold-medal winning Anne Andrews, 1987 speedskater Scientist for the Institute for De- Coach Sams is in his second year at NMU. fense Analysis

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Northern Michigan University boasts one of the finest col- includes a President’s Suite. Along the perimeter of the arena lections of athletic facilities in NCAA Division II, if not the are four large concession areas as well as standing room for country. approximately 400 fans. A connected unit of three first-rate facilities, the Superior When used for hockey, the BEC has an Olympic-size ice sheet measuring 200' by 100'. When rigged for basketball, the Dome, the Physical Education Instructional Facility (PEIF), court sits on a protective flooring, which is placed over the and the Berry Events Center are used by NMU for the ma- ice, and seating for 500 fans is available courtside. Conver- jority of its athletic events. sion from hockey to basketball can be completed in approxi- SUPERIOR DOME mately five hours. The Berry Events Center also features locker rooms and The Superior Dome has been home to the Wildcat football support areas for the men’s and women’s basketball teams team since 1991 and is the finest football facility in the Great and the United States Speedskating Team along with four Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, if not all of NCAA general-use locker rooms. In addition, skate rental and changing Division II. areas are located on the lower level of the complex. The Dome The hockey area includes a weight room, athletic training stands 14 sto- room, meeting rooms, locker room, and support area. ries high, and Also designed to host concerts and community events, the encompasses Berry Events Center is equipped with moveable theatrical 5.1 acres under rigging and lighting. its roof. Con- structed of 781 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Douglas Fir INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY Beams and The PEIF, as it is more commonly called, was opened in 108.5 miles of 1976 and houses the PEIF Pool, home of NMU swimming fir decking, the and diving team, and Vandament Arena, where the nation- ally-ranked Dome has a The Superior Dome permanent Wildcat volley- seating capacity of 8,000, but the building can hold as many as ball team plays. 16,000 people. The facility features a diameter of 536 feet, The PEIF and has the ability to withstand 60 pounds per square foot of Pool features snow and 80 mile per hour winds. eight lanes and The Dome features a retractable artificial turf carpet, the a diving tank largest of its kind in the world. When it is extended, the turf with one- and has the ability to accommodate football, soccer, and field three-meter hockey. Underneath the carpet is a synthetic playing surface springboards, as that features three basketball/volleyball courts, two tennis well as a 20- courts, and a 200-meter track. The carpet is extended over a meter platform. The PEIF Recreation Area cushion of air and by 12 computerized winches and takes 30 Vandament minutes to retract. Full setup of the turf is completed in ap- Arena, opened in 1995 and dedicated in 1997, is a 1,500-seat proximately two hours. volleyball-only facility, one of the finest in Division II. The PEIF also houses a two-level Recreation Center, opened BERRY EVENTS CENTER in December 1999, which is complete with a climbing wall, The home of the NMU hockey and basketball teams, the weight room, cardiovascular area, two basketball courts, a Berry Events tennis court, two lounge areas, and a conference room. Also Center opened located in the PEIF are seven racquetball courts, a dance its doors in Oc- studio, athletic training facilities, locker rooms, classrooms, tober 1999. and staff offices. The facility The facility also houses an auxiliary gymnasium that the provides indi- Wildcat men’s and women’s basketball teams use for prac- vidual seating tice. for approxi- mately 3,800 fans, in addition to 16 luxury boxes, which The Berry Events Center (for hockey)

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Pictured above are participants in the 2003 Northern Michigan summer football camp. The popular camp is hosted each year, usually in late June, by the NMU coaching staff at the Superior Dome. The photo below shows some of the athletes working on drills. The NMU football staff thanks Kentucky Fried Chicken, Jean-Kay’s Pasties and Subs, McDonald’s, Wal Mart and Photo Master for their support this past year.

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Sept. 6 at Northern Iowa 5:00 p.m. Sept. 13 at Mercyhurst 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Ferris State 7:00 p.m. Sept 27 INDIANAPOLIS 7:00 p.m. (Homecoming and Hall of Fame) Oct. 4 at Hillsdale 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11 GRAND VALLEY 1:00 p.m. (Band Day) Oct. 18 at Ashland 1:25 p.m. Oct. 25 WAYNE STATE 7:00 p.m. (Student Night) Nov. 1 MICHIGAN TECH 7:00 p.m. (Family Day) Nov. 8 at Saginaw Valley 12:00 p.m. Nov. 15 NORTHWOOD 7:00 p.m. (Senior Day)