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Division II Records Individual Records ....................................... 8 Team Records ................................................ 14 Annual Champions, All-Time Leaders ....................................... 17 Team Champions ......................................... 41 All-Time Team Won-Lost Records ......... 45 Winningest Football Teams of the 2000s ................................................ 46 National Poll Rankings ............................... 47 Undefeated, Untied Teams ...................... 49 Streaks and Rivalries ................................... 51 Division II Stadiums..................................... 53 Division II Statistics Trends ....................... 54 Division II Classification History ............. 55 8 IndiVidual RECOrds Individual Records Official national statistics for all nonmajor four- NCAA policy does not permit changes to away- Gaining 1,000 Yards RUSHing and 1,000 year colleges began in 1946 with a limited post- game statistics unless approved by the home Yards PASSING season survey. In 1948, the service was expanded sports information director. Season to include weekly individual and team statistics 17 times. Most recent: Scott Buisson, Ark.-Monticello, rankings in all categories except interceptions, It is important to note that this policy applies 2008 (1,319 rushing, 2,700 passing); Zach Miller, Neb.- field goals, punt returns and kickoff returns; these ONLY to official NCAA statistics and national rank- Omaha, 2008 (1,061 rushing, 1,508 passing); Daniel categories were added to official individual rank- ings, and does not mean a coaching staff cannot Polk, Midwestern St., 2006 (1,199 rushing, 1,114 pass- ings and records in 1970. In 1992, statistics compi- compile separate defensive statistics for institu- ing); Rob Blount, C.W. Post, 2005 (1,018 rushing, 2,995 lations for individual all-purpose yards and team tional use. Those compilations also could appear passing) net punting, punt returns, kickoff returns and in the institution’s press releases and/or Web site, Gaining 3,000 Yards RUSHing and 9,000 turnover margin were begun. In 2000, defensive as long as they are identified as coaching film Yards PASSING team and individual statistics were added. numbers rather than official statistics as used by Career For many years, individual rankings were by to- James McNear, Concordia-St. Paul, 2002-05 (3,022 rush- the NCAA. ing, 9,424 passing) tals. Beginning in 1970, most season individual The NCAA statistics staff reserves the right to rankings were by per-game averages. In total of- Gaining 4,000 Yards RUSHing and 5,000 fense, receiving yards, all-purpose yards, rushing review any statistics provided to the national of- Yards PASSING and scoring, yards or points per game determine fice and may withhold publishing/posting those Career rankings; in receiving and interceptions, catches numbers until the accuracy of those statistics can Neal Philpot, Pittsburg St., 2001-04 (4,337 rushing, 5,831 per game; in punt and kickoff returns, yards per be substantiated. passing) return; and in field goals, number made per Gaining 2,000 Yards RUSHing and 10,000 game. Punting always has been by average, and Yards PASSING all team rankings have been per game. Total Offense Career Cullen Finnerty, Grand Valley St., 2003-06 (2,370 rushing, Beginning in 1979, passers were ranked in all divi- 10,905 passing) sions on efficiency rating points, and team pass (Rushing Plus Passing) MOST Yards GAINED BY A FRESHMAN defense rankings changed to the same rating sys- MOST PlaYS tem in 1990 (see Page 6 for explanation). Game Game 563—Chris Reil, Henderson St. vs. Arkansas Tech, Oct. Before 1967, rankings and records included all 88—Jarrod DeGeorgia, Wayne St. (NE) vs. Drake, Nov. 9, 28, 2000 four-year colleges that reported their statistics to 1996 (594 yards) Season the NCAA. Beginning with the 1967 season, rank- Season 3,591—Ted Schlafke, Minn. Duluth, 2005 (625 plays) ings and records included only members of the 674—Corey Russell, Tusculum, 2008 (4,907 yards) Per-game record—322.5, Scott Eyster, Delta St., 2003 NCAA. Per-game record—66.2, David Knighton, Harding, 2008 (3,548 in 11) (662 in 10) In 1973, College Division teams were divided into MOST GAMES GAINING 300 Yards OR MORE Career Season Division II and Division III under a three-division 2,237—Ted Schlafke, Minn. Duluth, 2005-08 (13,021 11—Keith Null, West Tex. A&M, 2008 (13 games); Corey reorganization plan adopted by the special NCAA yards) Convention on August 1, 1973. Career records of Russell, Tusculum, 2008 (13 games) Per-game record—51.5, Andrew Webb, Fort Lewis, Career players include only those years in which they 2000-03 (2,216 in 43) competed in Division II. 27—Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003-06 MOST PlaYS BY A FRESHMAN MOST YARDS GAINED PER PlaY Before 2002, postseason games were not in- Season cluded in NCAA final football statistics or records. Season 625—Ted Schlafke, Minn. Duluth, 2005 (3,591 yards) (Min. 350 plays) 10.1—Curt Anes, Grand Valley St., 2001 Beginning with the 2002 season, all postseason Per-game record—54.2, Nathan Emert, Mo. Southern St., (360 for 3,621) games were included in NCAA final football sta- 2004 (596 in 11) Career tistics and records. MOST Yards GAINED (Min. 950 plays) 8.9—J.T. O’Sullivan, UC Davis, 1998-01 Collegiate records for all NCAA divisions can be Game (987 for 8,743) determined by comparing records for all four di- 660—Andrew Webb, Fort Lewis vs. Mesa St., Nov. 16, 2002 MOST TOUCHDOWNS RESPONSIBLE FOR visions. (22 rushing, 638 passing) (TDs Scored and Passed For) Before 2002, all individual and team statistics Season Game rankings include regular-season games only. 5,363—Chad Friehauf, Colorado Mines, 2004 (717 rush- 10—Bruce Swanson, North Park vs. North Central (IL), Oct. ing, 4,646 passing) 12, 1968 (passed for 10) A player whose career includes statistics for parts Also holds per-game record with 412.5 (5,363 in 13) Also holds Most Points Responsible For record with 60 of five seasons (or an active player who will play Career Season in five seasons) because he was granted an addi- 16,064—Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003-06 55—Dusty Bonner, Valdosta St., 2000 (passed for 54, tional season of competition for reasons of hard- (1,714 rushing, 14,350 passing) rushed for 1) ship or a freshman redshirt, is denoted by “$.” Also holds per-game record with 334.7 (16,064 in 48) Also holds Most Points Responsible For record with 330 GAINING 400 Yards PASSING AND 200 Career NCAA DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL YARDS RUSHING 161—Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003-06 STATISTICS COMPILATION POLICIES Game (rushed for 13, passed for 148) Also holds Most Points Responsible For record with 966 All individual defensive statistics reported to the Scott Buisson, Ark.-Monticello vs. Henderson St., Sept. 20, NCAA must be compiled by the press box statis- 2008 (424 passing and 216 rushing) tics crew during the game. Defensive numbers MOST SEASONS GAINING 4,000 Yards compiled by the coaching staff or other univer- OR MORE Rushing sity/college personnel using game film will not 2—Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2004 (4,292) & be considered “official” NCAA statistics. 2005 (4,960) MOST RUSHES This policy does not preclude a conference or MOST SEASONS GAINING 3,000 Yards Game institution from making after-the-game changes OR MORE 62—Nelson Edmonds, Northern Mich. vs. Wayne St. (MI), Oct. 26, 1991 (291 yards) to press box numbers. This is consistent with ex- 4—Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003 (3,342), isting NCAA policies involving corrections to any 2004 (4,292), 2005 (4,960) & 2006 (3,470) Season 385—Joe Gough, Wayne St. (MI), 1994 (1,593 yards) offensive statistics after a contest. Any changes to MOST SEASONS GAINING 2,500 Yards Per-game record—38.6, Mark Perkins, Hobart, 1968 (309 press box numbers must be obvious errors, such OR MORE in 8) as misidentified players, and this should not be 4—James McNear, Concordia-St. Paul, 2002 (2,752), 2003 Career interpreted as a way for press box statistics to be (3,273), 2004 (2,733) & 2005 (3,688); Joey Conrad, 1,271—Xavier Omon, Northwest Mo. St., 2004-07 (7,073 later “updated” by the coaching films. Changes Glenville St., 2002 (2,523), 2003 (3,485), 2004 (2,615) yards) should be made within one week after the game & 2005 (3,868); Cullen Finnerty, Grand Valley St., 2003 Per-game record—29.8, Bernie Peeters, Luther, 1968-71 is played. Statisticians also are reminded that (3,586), 2004 (2,930), 2005 (2,959) & 2006 (3,800) (1,072 in 36) INDIVidual RECORDS 9 MOST CONSECUTIVE RUSHES BY SAME MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES GAINING Career PlaYER 100 Yards OR MORE 72—Shawn Graves, Wofford, 1989-92 II Game Season Per-game record—1.8, Jeff Bentrim, North Dakota St., 21—Roger Graham, New Haven vs. Knoxville, Oct. 29, 12—Ian Smart, C.W. Post, 2001; Danny Woodhead, 1983-86 (64 in 35) 1994 (during six possessions) Chadron St., 2006 MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Scored MOST RUSHES BY A QUarterbacK Career BY TWO PlaYERS, SAME TEAM 25—Roger Graham, New Haven, 1992-94 Season Career IVISION 730—Shawn Graves, Wofford, 1989-92 47—Germaine Race (33) & Andy Majors (14), Pittsburg MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES GAINING D MOST Yards GAINED 100 Yards OR MORE BY A FRESHMAN St., 2005 Season Per-game record—4.1, Roger Graham (22) & A.J. Livingston Quarter (19), New Haven, 1992 (41 in 10) 184—Stefan Logan, South Dakota vs. Truman, Sept. 3, 11—Johnny Bailey, Tex. A&M-Kingsville, 1986 2005 (7 carries in 2nd quarter) Career MOST GAMES GAINING 200 Yards OR MORE 120—Germaine Race (107) & Justin Bean (13), Pittsburg Half Season St., 2003-06 229—Alvon Brown, Kentucky St. vs. Ky. Wesleyan, Sept. 10—Kavin Gailliard, American Int’l, 1999 LONGEST PlaY 16, 2000 Career Game 99 yards—25 times.