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ONU Football · 2015 Media Guide CONTENTS Quick Reference Olivet at a Glance 4 Olivet Nazarene University is located in Bourbonnais, Ill. Season Preview Founded: 1907 Enrollment: 4,900 Offense 6 Mascot: Tigers Defense 7 School Colors: Purple and Gold 2015 Schedule/ Affi liation: NAIA/MSFA Opponents Overview 8 Conference: CCAC Head Coach 10 University President: Dr. John C. Bowling Coaching Staff 12 Faculty Representative: Tony Grimm Director of Athletics: Gary Newsome Seniors 18 Sports Information Assistant: Nick Birkey · 815-939-5565 Team Picture 23 Head Athletic Trainer: B.J. Geasa · 815-928-5415 Underclassmen 24 Administration Assistant: Dawn Waldron · 815-939-5372 2014 Season Results 28 Athletics Offi ce Fax: 815-939-7933 All-Time Season Results 30 ONU Football Hall of Fame 32 Sports Information Policy: Honors and Stats 34 Any questions concerning teams, players or coaches should be directed Football Outreach 38 to the Sports Information Offi ces of Olivet Nazarene University. The Sports Information Offi ces are located in the Leslie Parrott Convocation/ Athletic Center. Team and individual statistics will be available after the game. Standard NAIA statistical form will be used. For live streaming of athletic events and more information about athletics at Olivet Nazarene University, visit www.onutigers.com CONFERENCE AND ATHLETIC ORGANIZATION AFFILIATES The Mid-States Football Association, an NAIA-affi liated organization, is in its 22nd season and includes 13 schools in fi ve Midwestern states. www.mid-statesfootball.org The NAIA is proud to be home to nearly 300 institutions, each dedicated to displaying character and respect in academics and athletics. www.naia.org 2 3 3 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY Includes majors, minors and concentrations Accounting Engineering - Architectural Interior Design Pre-Law Actuarial Science Engineering - Chemical Engineering International Business Pre-Medicine Art - Civil International Marketing Pre-Optometry Art Education Engineering - Computer Leadership Studies Pre-Pharmacy Athletic Coaching Engineering - Electrical Legal Studies Pre-Physical Th erapy Athletic Training Engineering - Geological Literature Pre-Physician’s Assistant Biblical Languages Engineering - Mechanical Management Pre-Seminary Biblical Studies English Marketing Pre-Veterinary Biochemistry English as a Second Marketing Management Print & Online Journalism Biology Language Mass Communication Psychology Broadcast Journalism English Education Mathematics Public Policy Business Administration Environmental Science Mathematics Education Public Relations Business Administration - Exercise Science Media Production Radio Broadcasting Not-for-Profi t Mgmnt Family & Consumer Military Aff airs Recreation, Business Information Sciences Military Science Sports & Fitness Systems Family & Consumer Ministerial Missions Religion Chemistry Sciences Education Missions & Intercultural Religious Studies Child Development Family Studies Studies Science Education Children’s Ministry Fashion Merchandising Multimedia Studies Secondary Education Christian Education Film Studies Music Commercial Graphics/ Finance Music Composition Social Science Marketing Forensic Chemistry Music Education Social Science Education Communication Studies French Music Ministry Social Work Computer Science General Studies Sociology Corporate Communication Geography Music Performance Spanish Criminal Justice Geological Sciences Musical Th eatre Spanish Education Dietetics Greek Nursing Special Education Digital Media: Graphics Painting Sport Management Digital Media: Photography Health Education Pastoral Ministry Television & Video Drawing & Illustration Hebrew Philosophy & Religion Production Early Childhood Education History Physical Education & Th eatre History Teaching Health Teaching Writing Earth & Space Science Hospitality Physical Science Youth Ministry Teaching Information Systems Political Science Zoology Economics & Finance Information Technology Pre-Art Th erapy Elementary Education Intercultural Studies Pre-Dental 4 4 AT A GLANCE AT STUDENTS ATHLETICS More than 4,800 — 2,900 of them undergrads --— from At Olivet Nazarene University, student-athletes compete nearly every U.S. state, 20 countries and 40 religious on 21 intercollegiate teams. Olivet provides competitive denominations. athletic awards and scholarships for qualifying candidates. Varsity teams for men include basketball, baseball, ADMISSION cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, Based on ACT score and high school records (college swimming, tennis, and track and fi eld. Varsity women transcripts for transfer students). For incoming freshmen, compete in basketball, cheerleading, cross country, average ACT score is 24. golf, soccer, soft ball, swimming, tennis, track and fi eld, and volleyball. In addition to varsity sports, more than STUDENTS half of the student body participates in Olivet’s thriving More than 4,600 (2,700 undergraduate) students from intramural and club sports programs. more than 45 states and several world areas, representing more than 41 religious denominations. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS More than 90 clubs and organizations representing diverse ACADEMICS interests, including campus newspaper, yearbook and More than 120 areas of study off ered through the School literary magazine, ROTC, radio broadcasting (Shine.FM), of Business, School of Engineering and Technology, numerous choral and instrumental ensembles (including School of Life and Health Sciences, School of Education, marching band and the University orchestra), drama and School of Music, School of Th eology and Christian musical theatre performances, intramural athletics, as well Ministry, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Study- as community volunteer and spiritual life organizations. abroad opportunities have included Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Egypt, Romania, Japan, ALUMNI Uganda, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Olivet Nazarene University has graduated many notable alumni who have given back to the University, the Olivet ACCREDITATION region, the Church and the world in so many ways. Th ere Includes the Higher Learning Commission, the Commis- are more than 37,000 alumni living around the world. sion on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Educa- GRADUATE STUDIES AND PROGRAMS tion, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Business: Bachelor of Applied Science in Management, the American Dietetics Association, the Council on Social Bachelor of Business Administration,+ Master of Work Education, the National Association of Schools of Organizational Leadership, Master of Business Music, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Administration Education, and the Engineering Accreditation Commis- Criminal Justice: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice sion of ABET. Education: Safety and Driver Education Endorsement, English as a Second Language Endorsement, Middle CAMPUS School Endorsement, Reading Endorsement, Teacher Beautiful, park-like campus features 31 major buildings Leader Endorsement,* Master of Arts in Education: on 250 acres. Located in the Village of Bourbonnais, Ill., Curriculum and Instruction,+ Master of Arts in just 50 miles south of Chicago’s Loop. , with additional Education: Library Information Specialist, Master of Arts School of Graduate and Continuing Studies locations in in Education: Reading Specialist,+ Doctor of Education: Rolling Meadows and Oak Brook, Ill.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Ethical Leadership – Interdisciplinary Grand Ledge and Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Hong Kong. Engineering: Master of Engineering Management Nursing: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing,* SPIRITUAL LIFE Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), Master of Christian community committed to making worship of Science in Nursing,* Master of Science in Nursing: God the central focus of our lives. Our faith then in Jesus Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner Christ cannot be separated from the educational experi- Certifi cation ence, and we seek to honor God in all we learn, say and Ministry: Master of Arts: Biblical Studies, Master of Arts: do. Th rough chapel services, each segment of the Univer- Christian Ministry, Master of Arts: Family Ministry, sity community has the opportunity to join with others Master of Arts: Pastoral Ministry, Master of Arts in in worship and receive instruction in the Word and Religion, Master of Arts: Pastoral Leadership,* Master encouragement to serve. Notable and world-renowned of Ministry, Master of Ministry in Spanish, Master of speakers regularly address the Olivet community during Divinity, Bachelor of Practical Ministry, Master of Practical chapel. Ministry, Master of Arts: Urban Pastor Leadership * online + classroom and online 5 5 OFFENSIVE LINE Motivated by a phenomenal showing in spring Football fans know that an offense is only as ball, sophomore running back Erik Anderson wants good as its offensive line. This season in particular, that a larger role this year after playing in nine games last thought should excite ONU fans. season. Anderson turned in a 2014 season-high rushing A talented group of linemen leads a 2015 ONU performance in his freshman season, leading the team offense that looks to continue paving the way for great to a win against Menlo College with a 156-yard, two- offensive production. Junior Dan Sullivan is the most touchdown day. That feat earned him MSFA Midwest tenured member of the offensive line. 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