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University of Northern Iowa UNI ScholarWorks Athletics Media Guides Athletics 2014 2014 Panther Football University of Northern Iowa Let us know how access to this document benefits ouy Copyright ©1992 Athletics, University of Northern Iowa Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/amg Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation University of Northern Iowa, "2014 Panther Football" (2014). Athletics Media Guides. 231. https://scholarworks.uni.edu/amg/231 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Athletics at UNI ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Athletics Media Guides by an authorized administrator of UNI ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 2014 UNI FOOTBALL GENERAL FACTS 2014 SCHEDULE School .....................................University of Northern Iowa Date Opponent Site Time Founded ....................................................................... 1876 Enrollment ................................................................. 12,159 Aug. 30 Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 11 a.m. Nickname ...............................................................Panthers Sep. 6 OPEN Colors .................................................Purple and Old Gold Sep. 13 Hawai’i Honolulu, Hawai’i 11 p.m. Stadium ............................................................... UNI-Dome Sep. 20 Northern Colorado UNI-Dome 4 p.m. Capacity .................................................................... 16,324 Affiliation .........................................NCAA Division I (FCS) Sep. 27 Tennessee Tech UNI-Dome 4 p.m. Conference ....................................Missouri Valley Football Oct. 4 Indiana State* Terre Haute, Ind. 2 p.m. President .........................................................Dr. Bill Ruud Oct. 11 South Dakota* Vermillion, S.D. 3 p.m. Athletic Director ..............................................Troy Dannen Oct. 18 South Dakota St.* UNI-Dome 4 p.m. NCAA Faculty Rep. ......................................... Lisa Jepsen Athletic Website ................................www.unipanthers.com Oct. 25 Western Illinois* Macomb, Ill. 1 p.m. University Website ...........................................www.uni.edu Nov. 1 Illinois State* UNI-Dome 4 p.m. Nov. 8 North Dakota St.* UNI-Dome 4 p.m. FOOTBALL INFORMATION Nov. 15 Southern Illinois* Carbondale, Ill. 2 p.m. 2013 Record ................................................................... 7-5 Nov. 22 Missouri State* UNI-Dome 4 p.m. 2013 MVFC Record ....................................................... 3-5 * Notes Conference Game 2013 MVFC Finish ......................................................... 7th Home Games in Bold 2013 Postseason .........................................................None (All times are Central) Final Rank ....................................................................... NR HEAD COACH AT A GLANCE STADIUM INFORMATION Head Coach ......................................................Mark Farley Home Facility ...................................................... UNI-Dome Alma Mater .................................................................... UNI Capacity .................................................................... 16,324 Career Record .......................................................... 111-49 Surface ...................................................................Synthetic UNI Record ............................................................... 111-49 Field Opening .............................................................. 1976 MVFC Record ............................................................. 67-29 Stadium Opening ......................................................... 1976 FOOTBALL STAFF HISTORY Bill Salmon .................................... Associate Head Coach/ First Year of Football .................................................. 1895 Offensive Coordinator/RBs All-Time Record .................................................632-394-47 Mario Verduzco ...................Co-Offensive Coordinator/QBs FCS Playoff Appearances ............................................... 16 Rick Nelson ...................................................Offensive Line FCS Semifinal Appearances ............................................. 7 Todd Blythe ................................................ Wide Receivers FCS Championship Game Appearances ......................... 1 Frank Verducci ................................................... TE/Tackles Last Postseason Appearance ..................................... 2011 Jeremiah Johnson ....................Defensive Coordinator/LBs TABLE OF CONTENTS Brandon Lynch .......... Assistant Head Coach for Defense/ DBs Bryce Paup ....................................Player Development/DL Quick Facts/General Information ...................................1 Daniel Bullocks ..............................................................DBs Media Policies ................................................................2 D.J. Hord ..........................................Director of Operations Personnel Breakdown.....................................................3 Richard Neal ..................................... Director of Recruiting Roster ..............................................................................4 The Program ...................................................................6 SUPPORT STAFF Fall Preview ....................................................................7 Coaches ..........................................................................8 Jed Smith ......................................Strength & Conditioning Returners Bios ..............................................................24 Nick Davis .....................................Strength & Conditioning Newcomer Bios .............................................................49 Steve Nurse ........................................................ Equipment Travis Stueve .............................................Athletic Training 2013 Review .................................................................57 All-Time Series .............................................................69 Year-By-Year Results ...................................................76 Record Book .................................................................84 1 MEDIA POLICIES UNI ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS PRACTICE POLICIES The University of Northern Iowa athletics communications office UNI’s football practices are primarily closed to the public and is located in the Upper Northwest office area of the UNI-Dome. media. Media will be notified in advance of dates that practices will be open. Media planning to film/photograph practice should Jordie Lindley, Football Contact contact the UNI athletics communications office in advance to (319-273-3642) confirm arrangements and practice times. Colin McDonough, Assistant AD for Athletics Communications (319-273-5456) PLAYER AVAILABILITY Michelle VanDorn, New Media Coordinator (319-273-5455) All interviews with UNI student-athletes should be coordinated through the athletics communications office. During the season, SEASON CREDENTIALS players are available Mondays after the weekly media luncheon and Tuesdays before practice. Telephone interviews may be Season credentials for UNI must be requested through Jordie arranged Monday through Wednesday. All interview requests Lindley ([email protected]) or Colin McDonough (colin. should be made at least 24 hours in advance. [email protected]). Requests must be made prior to media day. STAFF INTERVIEWS SINGLE-GAME CREDENTIALS Interviews with the UNI coaching staff should also be arranged through the UNI athletics communications office. Head coach Credentials for individual games should be requested five days Mark Farley is available at the weekly Monday media luncheon in advance to be considered. and Tuesday prior to practice. UNI assistant coaches are avail- able before practice on Tuesdays. Telephone interviews with VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS the head coach or staff members can be arranged by contact- ing the communications office. All interview requests should be For highlights of Panther games, contact New Media Coorinator made 24 hours in advance. Michelle Van Dorn ([email protected]). MONDAY MEDIA LUNCHEON MEDIA WILL CALL Each week during the season, UNI hosts a media luncheon at The will call window for credentials is located in the tunnel Pepper’s in Cedar Falls. The luncheon begins at noon and will leading from the PEC to the UNI-Dome. The window will open feature all in-season head coaches. two hours prior to kickoff and will remain open until kickoff. CONFERENCE CALLS MEDIA PARKING Head coach Mark Farley is available via teleconference on Media parking for UNI home games is located in the Campbell Tuesdays for the Missouri Valley Football Conference call at 11 B lot located to the east of the UNI-Dome off of 23rd street. a.m. Contact UNI communications for information. INTERVIEW ROOMS PRESS BOX SERVICES Staff and select student-athletes will be available for post-game On game days, the UNI-Dome press box opens three hours interviews following the game in HPC classroom 200. The room prior to kickoff. The media meal is served at halftime, provid- is adjacent to the athletic administrative offices located above ed by Papa John’s Pizza. Game notes and flip cards will be the North endzone. available before the game. Official stats, notes and quotes will be available during and following the