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Quick Facts BSU 1/ 2004 Season Outlook Location: ...... Bemidji, Minn. (15,000) 1 1 2004 Quick Facts & Table of Contents Founded: ...... 1919 2 2004 Season Outlook: Offense Enrollment: ...... 5,020 3 2004 Season Outlook: Defense Conference: ...... Northern Sun Intercollegiate 4 2004 Season Outlook: Special Teams / Schedule Commissioner: ...... Butch Raymond Assistant Commissioner/SWA: ...... Erin Lind 5/ Bemidji State Coaching Staff Assistant Commissioner/MR: ...... Beth Dossantos 5-6 Head Coach Jeff Tesch Media Relations phone: ...... (612) 379-1535 7 Associate Head Coach Rich Jahner (Defensive Coordinator) Web Site: ...... www.northernsun.org 8 Assistant Coach Brent Bolte (Assistant Defensive Coordinator) Affiliation: ...... NCAA Division II 9 Assistant Coach Ben Morie (Passing Game Coordinator) Nickname: ...... Beavers 5 10 Assistant Coaches (Brian Herman / Eric Medberry) School Colors: ...... Green (PMS 329) and White 11 Assistant Coaches (Ryan Picken / Chuck Syverson) / Support Staff Home Field: ...... 12 Assistant Coaches (Dr. Ken Traxler / Shaun Weaver) Surface (capacity): ...... Natural Grass (3,500) President: ...... Dr. Jon E. Quistgaard 13/ 2004 Athletics Director: ...... Dr. Rick Goeb 13-14 Alphabetical / Numerical Rosters Head Trainer: ...... Bill Crews 15-21 Student-Athlete Bios - Key Returning Players Assistant Trainer: ...... Pam DeLancey 21-22 Returning Redshirts Trainer Phone: ...... (218) 755-2769 23 Newcomers Equipment Manager: ...... Vance Balstad 24 Pre-Season Depth Chart Equipment Manager: ...... Gloria Bannor 13 Equipment Phone: ...... (218) 755-3292 25/ 2004 Opponents / 2003 Season in Review Compliance Coordinator: ...... Mike Power 25-28 2004 Opponents Athletics Secretary: ...... Debbie Slough 25 Opponent SID contact information Athletics Phone: ...... (218) 255-2941 28 2004 NSIC Composite Schedule / Opponent Schedule Grid Athletics Fax: ...... (218) 755-3898 29-32 2003 Game Recaps 33-36 2003 BSU Statistics Sports Information 37 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Director/Football: ...... Andy Bartlett (Kansas St. '95) 38 2003 All-NSIC Teams Office: ...... (218) 755-4603 39-42 2003 NSIC Statistical Leaders Home: ...... (218) 444-8363 Cell: ...... (218) 766-2243 25 43/ Bemidji State History and Records e-mail: ...... [email protected] 43 The Last Time... Assistant Director: ...... TBA 44 Individual Records: Rushing Office: ...... (218) 755-2763 45 Individual Records: Passing e-mail: ...... TBA 46 Individual Records: Receiving Grad Assistant: ...... Jon Oman (Concordia ‘03) 47 Individual Records: Total Offense e-mail: ...... [email protected] 48 Individual Records: Scoring / Kicking / Punting SID Phone: ...... (218) 755-2763 49 Individual Records: Defense (tackles/sacks) SID Fax: ...... (218) 755-3898 50 Individual Records: Returns (interceptions/punts/kickoffs) Football Press Box: ...... (218) 755-3705 51 Team Records Web: ...... http://info.bemidjistate.edu/sports 43 52 Team Year-by-Year Offensive Stats (since 1971) Mailing Address: 53 Award Winners Bemidji State University, PE 203 (Box 29) 54 -57 All-Time Results 1500 Birchmont Drive NE 57 Coaching Records Bemidji, MN 56601 58 Bemidji State Football Traditions 59 Chet Anderson Stadium Team Information 60 Battle for the Axe 2003 Record: ...... 7-4 / 5-3 NSIC (4th) Starters Returning: ...... 9 61/ This is Bemidji State University Starters Lost: ...... 13 61 Welcome to Bemidji Letterwinners Returning: ...... 30 61 62 Bemidji State University Letterwinners Lost: ...... 28 64 BSU Athletics Facilities 63 Beaver Pride: The Team Behind the Teams Program History 65 Media Information / NCAA Rules Compliance First Year of Football: ...... 1928 66 BSU Media Contacts All-Time Record: ...... 263-372-24 (.417) 67 Administration and Support Staff NSIC Championships: ...... 4 (1947-50-57-59) 68 Athletics Department Staff Directory Years in Nat’l Post-Season Play: ...... none

Coaching Staff 2004 Schedule Head Coach ...... Jeff Tesch Date Opponent Time Location Series Alma Mater ...... Moorhead State ‘78 Aug. 26 at State 6:30 p.m. Mankato, Minn. MSK, 26-12-2 Office Phone: ...... (218) 755-2772 Sept. 4 Minot State 1:30 p.m. Bemidji, Minn. BSU, 4-1 e-mail ...... [email protected] Sept. 11 at Chadron State noon Chadron, Neb. CSC, 1-0 Record at BSU: ...... 47-38 (9th season) Sept. 18 -River Fallsa 1:30 p.m. Bemidji, Minn. tied, 1-1 Career Record: ...... 47-38 (9th season) b Assistants: Sept. 25 • Concordia-St. Paul 1:30 p.m. Bemidji, Minn. CSP, 4-1 Rich Jahner ...... Ass’t Head Coach / Def. Coord. Oct. 2 • at Southwest Minn. St. 1:30 p.m. Marshall, Minn. SMS, 20-15-1 Brent Bolte ...... Ass’t Defensive Coordinator Oct. 9 • Winona State 1:30 p.m. Winona, Minn. WSU, 39-26-1 Ben Morie ...... Passing Game Coordinator Oct. 16 • Minn.-Crookstonc 1:30 p.m. Bemidji, Minn. BSU, 10-1 Brian Herman ...... Wide Receivers Oct. 23 • at Northern State 1:30 p.m Aberdeen, S.D. NSU, 15-11-1 Eric Medberry ...... Running Backs Oct. 30 • at MSU-Moorheadd 1:00 p.m. Moorhead, Minn. MSM, 42-26-3 Ryan Picken ...... Defensive Backs Nov. 6 • vs Wayne Statee 8:30 p.m. , Minn. tied, 5-5 Chuck Syverson ...... Tight Ends / Kickers / Punters Dr. Ken Traxler ...... Defensive Tackles Shawn Weaver ...... Defensive Ends •- NSIC game a- Shrine Game / b- Homecoming / c- Senior Day / Hall of Fame Game / d- Battle for the Axe e- NSIC Metrodome Classic; HHH Metrodome; Minneapolis, Minn.

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freshmen Joe Stritesky and Brent Vollbrecht BSU does have good size on the offensive outh movement... Influx of new talent... round out the depth chart behind him. line. The five players listed as starters on the pre- Rebuilding... Reloading... Choose the cli- fall two-deep average 6-4 and 299 pounds, with ché you wish, but all are equally applicable Y • Running Back a 335-pound right guard and a 300-pound right to the 2004 edition of Bemidji State football. For the first time since Tesch became BSU head tackle. The backups are smaller, with three play- After a 2003 season which saw the program coach in 1996, the Beavers enter a season with ers under six feet tall and just one 300-pounder. field an extremely experienced starting group the running back position undecided. During The position is held down by senior which at times included as many as 10 seniors Tesch’s eight years in Bemidji, he has had the lux- Brice Vollbrecht, who enters 2004 having made and 16 upper-classmen, 2004 will be the polar ury of strapping the Beaver running game onto the 22 consecutive starts at the position and should opposite. backs of Eddie Acosta and Chris Meyer - the lead- be in for an All-NSIC type season. Bemidji State enters the 2004 season with just ing and second-leading rushers in school history. Chase Pearson and Chris Riopelle are listed 24 players on its 91-man roster who appeared on Entering 2004, there is no clear-cut leader at as the backups to Vollbrecht at center. the field in 2003, and just 16 who started a game. the running back position, and in fact no player Thomas holds down the right tackle position The theme for 2004 could easily be “a redshirt on the depth chart has a carry at the position in after starting 10 games there in 2003, his first freshman has to come through for us,” as that his career. season as a starter. He also could develop into statement will be true at nearly every position on “Replacing Acosta is the number two concern an All-NSIC-type player with a strong season. the field, and on both sides of the ball. on our offense,” Tesch said. “We’re going to have Junior Rob Selb holds down the left tackle to take a ‘by committee’ approach until some- position. He started all 11 games at left tackle OFFENSE body steps up and wins the job.” last year, and is one of just four players on the With the key exceptions of quarterback and run- The early leaders in the race for starting tail- 2004 roster to start every game last year. ning back, Bemidji State’s offense returns rela- back include junior college transfer Ozzey Wil- Redshirt freshmen Charles Scott and John tively intact from a 2003 unit which set a school liams and redshirt freshman Tyler Olson, cur- Keaveny are listed as the backups at left and record with five 40-point scoring games. As is rently listed as one-two, respectively, on the right tackle, respectively, and true freshmen Na- typically the case, depth at the skill positions and depth chart. than Mahlik and Jeremy Engleman round out along the line will be an issue, but the biggest Olson goes 5-10, 200 and earned three the two-deep. question marks will be at quarterback and run- weekly coaches awards while sitting out 2003 as The guard spots are tentatively held by play- ning back. a redshirt - two Special Teams Scout of the Week ers who saw action as reserves a year ago but and one Offensive Scout of the Week honors. He overall are inexperienced. • Quarterback is a powerful back, testing out with a 365-pound Brian Vollbrecht, sophomore brother of cen- BSU enters the fall auditioning a new quarterback bench press during fall workouts - fifth-best on ter Brice Vollbrecht, is pencilled in as the starting for the first time in three years, but as was the the team at any position. left guard. He played in four games last year be- case in 2002 when Jason Smith took the reigns Williams has excellent size at 5-11, 230 hind All-America guard Bryan Stoffel. there is some game experience at the position. pounds, and with soft hands and good speed Senior Cole Scott, a 6-2, 335-pounder, is “Determining a quarterback is the A-number- can be split out into either the slot or wide receiv- pencilled in at the right guard. He played in the one question for the team this year,” ninth-year er positions. Williams appeared at tailback and season’s final two games a year ago, including a head coach Jeff Tesch said. at both receiver positions during the 2004 spring start at left guard in the NSIC Metrodome Classic Junior Nathan Sannes performed capably as scrimmage as coaches look to find ways to get win over Wayne State. Smith’s backup in 2003, and made two starts - him on the field and involved with the offense. “We have to find backups at guard,” Tesch said. against Southwest Minnesota State and at North- “Tyler is a steady guy who knows our offense, Pearson, redshirt freshman Matt Davis and ern State. In his start against Southwest, Sannes and Ozzey is still learning the plays,” Tesch said. sophomore Rob Cook are currently pencilled in completed 7 of 14 passes for 115 yards and two Redshirt junior Al Carvajal should also be in as the backups at guard. They’re followed by true touchdowns, leading BSU to a 41-3 blowout the mix at running back. He has displayed excel- fresmen Corey Speaker and Joe Holsapple. victory. For the season, he appeared in seven lent speed in practice, but BSU’s coaching staff games, completing 17 of 35 passes for 228 yards needs to see if his ability will translate onto the • Wide Receiver and a pair of touchdowns. He took 105 snaps game field. Bemidji State’s top three wide receiver positions under center and the team averaged 5.04 yards Redshirt freshman Jesse Dennison rounds are set, occupied by three returning players from per play for him, better than the team’s season out the two-deep at running back. 2003 who combined for 24 starts, 117 receptions, average of 4.84 yards per play. 1,627 yards and 18 touchdowns. That returning But Sannes should get intense competition • Offensive Line trio gives BSU perhaps the best three-man re- from redshirt freshman Anthony Schreiber, who BSU returns a two-year starter at center and ceiving corps in the NSIC. was electric during live action in the 2004 spring experience at both tackle positions, including It was anticipated that the fourth receiver game. An extremely athletic run/pass combo three-year starter Blaine Thomas at the right position would be similarly solidified by Preston player, Schreiber displayed an ability to throw tackle, but will have little experience at guard and Pettis, who missed the 2003 campaign with a the deep ball with touch while on the run. And a shallow depth chart. knee injury. But Pettis suffered an injury to the despite a “down on contact” rule in effect for “Our question marks on the line are definitely opposite knee during the summer and will again quarterbacks during the spring game, Schreiber at guard and our depth,” Tesch said. “We return be lost for the season, with his career as a foot- displayed breakaway speed and agility which will a guy who’s as quality a center as there is in the ball player has perhaps coming to an end in the require defenses to pay special attention to him league and Blaine has played well at tackle.” process. Again, the search for a fourth receiver as a runner. In 2003, the line helped BSU record its will be a treasure hunt through an inexperienced “If the season had to start tomorrow, Sannes school-record fifth consecutive season with 40 group of contenders. would be our starter,” Tesch said. “But we have or more touchdowns scored (49) and 20 or more “Identifying a fourth receiver is the number told both quarterbacks that we see both of them passing touchdowns (26), and protected quar- three priority for our offense,” Tesch said. “Will it playing in games, including the season opener. terbacks Jason Smith and Nathan Sannes to be a freshman? A junior-college guy? Or will we “We need to figure out what each guy can do, produce a school-record sixth consecutive cam- move Ozzey Williams to receiver? It’s really up in and what plays we can run when they’re in the paign with 2,000 or more yards passing (2,218). It the air, and it might force us into more three-re- game,” Tesch added. also helped clear the way for running back Eddie ceiver formations than we’ve used in the past.” True freshman Tom Prout enters the season Acosta, who graduated as the 10th-leading rush- Senior Michael Nordyke led BSU in recep- as BSU’s number three quarterback, and true er in NCAA Division II history with 5,766 yards. tions (49) and receiving yardage (659) a year ago

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despite missing two early-season games with a • Fullback / Tight End Nose tackle will be held down by senior Gabe thumb injury. An honorable-mention All-NSIC pick Bemidji State’s fullback and tight end positions Rodriquez, who has been a three-year fixture on as a kick returner, Nordkye brings excellent speed have had roles on the field during the Tesch era, the Beaver defensive front with 18 career starts. to the receiver position and should again be one but little of that has translated into production on He has 95 tackles in his three-year career and tied of the focal points of BSU’s passing game. the stat sheet. This year, the team plans to focus his career high with five tackles-for-loss in 2003. Coaches are also expecting a breakout sea- more on the tight end and use that position to But Rodriquez will be pushed by true fresh- son from junior Chad Christianson. He finished absorb some of the inside blocking assignments men Dustin Martin and Justin Kaney, and per- third on the team with 31 catches for 459 yards given to the slot receivers last year. haps by redshirt freshman Zach Stafford. Martin last year, but hauled in five touchdown passes Senior Nate Olson has held down a primary was perhaps BSU’s most highly-touted addition - second on the team. Christianson is a huge tar- tight end/fullback role for BSU for the last few in its spring 2004 signing class and according to get at 6-2, 205, and has the physical tools to put years, and enters 2004 atop the depth chart at Tesch has the size and ability to excel at the Divi- together an all-conference type season. tight end. Injuries limited Olson to just five games sion II level. Senior Adam Noble tied the BSU single-sea- last year and nine over the last two years, and “The only question is whether he’s ready to son record with 10 touchdown receptions last coaches hope he can return to his 2001 form play college ball right away,” Tesch said. year, finishing second on the team with 37 catch- when he accounted for 110 yards rushing and The other defensive end position, which es for 519 yards. He finished strong with seven two touchdowns as a fullback. a year ago was held down by four-year starter catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns in Junior transfer John Larson and redshirt Adam Coughlin, is a concern. the season finale, and looks to carry that success freshman Daniel Nagengast back up Olson. Junior Barry Bigelow is pencilled in as the into his final campaign. He enters his final season There are three new faces listed at fullback, starter at that tackle position. Bigelow had a strong needing seven touchdown catches to match the led by redshirt freshman Jeremy Gettel. A rock off-season and matched Gettel with a team-best school career record, and should make an impact at 5-10, 220, Gettel may well be BSU’s most- 385-pound bench press in fall testing. Bigelow on the all-time Top 10 lists for catches and re- powerful player. He led the team in fall drills with had eight tackles in reserve action last year. ceiving yardage as well. a 385-pound bench press, which would have set He’ll be backed up initially by Stafford, whom “Nordyke has very good speed, Christianson a record for BSU’s offensive backs had it been BSU’s coaches say has a chance to be “really is a good guy and Noble’s 10 touchdowns last charted in the spring when the team officially good,” and redshirt freshman Seth Iverson, who year show you what he can do,” Tesch said. counts lifting records. while undersized brings good speed to the position. Sophomore Danny Rodgers is pencilled in as Gettel will be relieved by true freshmen Jared the starter at Pettis’ J receiver position, and indi- Weems and Wyatt Lyness. • Linebacker cating BSU’s lack of depth at inside receiver is BSU will be doubling its contingent of lineback- also Nordyke’s backup at the Y. Rodgers played DEFENSE ers on the field for 2004, going from two every- in three games last year and had one catch. Nowhere is BSU’s 2004 youth movement more down backers in 2003 to four this year. Only one Senior Rob Kucher will be a reliable backup apparent than on the defensive side of the ball. - senior Mitch Feierabend - had any appreciable receiver on the edges. He’s played in 22 games Gone is a highly-experienced 2003 defense which playing time in 2003. in his career and has 13 catches - including a ca- saw the Beavers start as many as eight seniors. In his first starting role as a football player, in- reer-high six in 10 games of work last year. In its place is a pre-season two-deep which fea- cluding his high school days, Feierabend finished Freshmen James Thompson, Randall Griffin tures 10 freshmen, an incoming sophomore and third on the team with 67 tackles. He started all and Jason Voigt round out the pre-fall two-deep. just three players who started a game in 2003. 11 games at the Will linebacker spot in 2003, but In addition to the influx of new players, the will move to the Mike position vacated by Jon BSU defense is undergoing a philosophical change for the second time in three years. The Beavers have switched their base formation to a 3-4 from the 4-2-5 alignment of the previous two seasons. Battle-hardened veterans hold down two of the three down-lineman positions, but youth and inexperience fill nearly every position behind them until you reach the cornerbacks.

• Defensive Line Bemidji State’s defensive front will feature three down linemen in the new 3-4 scheme for 2004, and those three players may provide BSU with as solid and experienced a group as it will find on the defensive side of the ball. The end position will be held by junior James Midboe, who was slowed by injuries in 2003 after a stellar freshman campaign in 2002. He is BSU’s second most-experienced defensive player with 18 career starts at defensive end, including eight a year ago. He has 17 career tackles-for-loss and 10 sacks to his credit, and a healthy year should propel him into the ranks of the elite linemen in the NSIC. “We need Midboe to have an all-conference type season for us,” Tesch said. “He played all last year on a blown ankle and had surgery, but he’s close to 100 percent now.” Redshirt freshman Seth Iverson and senior Ryan Gall will back up Midboe. Gall had one tackle as a reserve in 2002. WR Adam Noble DE James Midboe

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Aamot for 2004. terceptions, at the fox corner and junior Chris cheli. Already BSU’s all-time leader in victories “Mitch isn’t a prototypical linebacker, but he Canter, who has excellent leaping ability and has over conference foes and having tied the school plays fast,” Tesch said. “He has great instincts been perhaps BSU’s best one-on-one cover man record for fewest games coached to reach 30 and is a good hitter.” over the last two years, at the bullet. wins, Tesch now approaches the ultimate coach- Beyond Feierabend, BSU’s linebackers will “We’re solid at corner,” Tesch said. “Torry is ing milestone - the career victories lead at Bemi- be young and inexperienced. one of the top-notch corners in the NSIC, and dji State. “They’re so young even we don’t know who Canter has been one of the league’s top cover Tesch enters the 2004 season in second place they are,” Tesch said. “The positions are really up guys his entire career. We just need to avoid inju- with 47 career victories, and should BSU extend for grabs.” ries at the wrong times.” its school-record streak of consecutive winning Sophomore Ben Barrato, who recorded 38 After recording just two tackles in three seasons to seven he will do no worse than match tackles as a reserve and was typically BSU’s first games as a sophomore transfer in 2002, Joubert H.J. Erickson’s all-time record of 53 wins at BSU. linebacker off the bench in 2003, is pencilled in exploded onto the scene as perhaps one of the However, should he reach that milestone this year as the starting Will backer. NSIC’s elite defensive backs in 2003. Appearing he will have done so in no more than 96 games, Senior Billy Rodgers moves to Sam line- in all 11 games with four starts, Joubert rolled while it took Erickson 111 games in a 17-year ca- backer from safety, where he recorded 13 tack- up 45 tackles (30 solo) and five interceptions in reer from 1938-54 to reach 53 wins. les as a reserve with one interception a year ago. 2003. His five picks were most by a BSU player Redshirt freshman Robert Molstad is the pre-fall since Ryan McCrady also had five in 2000, and SCHEDULE starter at the Buck linebacker. he tied Crookston’s Jay Schreiber for the NSIC With the defection of Minnesota-Duluth from the Sophomore Tony Wanie notched seven tack- lead in interceptions with 0.45 per game. NSIC following the 2003-04 competition season les in five games as a backup linebacker in 2003, Canter is BSU’s most-experienced defensive for the , the Northern and is currently pencilled in as Feierabend’s player with 20 career starts, and is perhaps the Sun Intercollegiate Conference drops to eight backup at the Mike. BSU’s coaches have been team’s best athlete. His score of 4.09 in the pro teams for 2004-05. As such, BSU will play four impressed with Wanie, and he could compete for agility tests tied for the team lead, and only four non-conference games for the first time since playing time as the season progresses. players bested his vertical leap of 32 inches. Can- 1998. The Beavers open the season against Min- Redshirt freshmen Zach Christ and Josh ter started nine games as a sophomore last year nesota State for the third consecutive season Templin should also find their way into the mix. and piled up 31 tackles and two interceptions. He and continue their annual “Beaver Bash” rivalry Beyond there, a mix of eight freshmen and trans- tied for ninth in the NSIC with nine total passes with NAIA Minot (N.D.) State. fers will battle to round out the depth chart. defensed (two interceptions, seven breakups). BSU will then travel to Chadron (Neb.) State “They’re all going to get a chance, and they’re Behind Canter and Joubert, BSU has no ex- for the return trip of a home-and-home with the probably all going to play,” Tesch said. “A redshirt is perience at corner. The pre-fall two-deep lists Eagles which started in 2003, then host Wiscon- going to have to come through for us at linebacker.” seven players at corner, and only Canter and sin-River Falls for the first time to wrap up non- Joubert were even on the roster in 2003. As with conference play. • Safety nearly every position on the roster, redshirts and BSU’s NSIC schedule features home games Safety play was perhaps the strength of BSU’s transfers will have to prove they can play at the against Concordia-St. Paul, Winona State and defense in 2003. Senior Marty Humeniuk led the Division II level if BSU is to have a hope of con- Minn.-Crookston. BSU is hosting Crookston for NSIC in tackles en route to second-team all-con- tinuing its 2003 form when the team finished sec- the second consecutive season, but welcomes ference laurels, senior Kurtis Woodard was both a ond in the NSIC in pass defense. Winona State to Chet Anderson Stadium for just pass-defender and run-stopper and was named Leading early-fall candidates to provide help the second time since 1997. honorable-mention All-NSIC while junior Josh at the corners include Corey Brewer and Terrell The Beavers will travel to Southwest Minne- Pomerleau was building a reputation as perhaps Phelps. Brewer is a junior-college transfer from sota State, Northern State and MSU-Moorhead. one of the NSIC’s fiercest hitters. Rainey River (Minn.). Similar in size to Canter at The Beavers will wrap up their 2004 season All three have departed, and BSU will drop 5-9, 185, Brewer also brings tremendous athletic against Wayne State (Neb.) in the NSIC Metro- from three safeties on the field full-time to two ability to the position. He timed out at 4.53 in the dome Classic in Minneapolis, Minn. for the sec- under its new 3-4 scheme. 40 during fall drills, best on the team, posted a ond consecutive season. Senior Kyle Rambow is listed as the pre-fall 31-inch vertical leap and matched Canter’s 4.09 number one at falcon safety, and of the eight in the pro agility testing. OVERVIEW players listed on the depth chart at safety is the Phelps, at true freshman, is also a burner with “We need the pre-season,” Tesch said. “We’re only one who played in 2003. However, that play 4.53 speed and holds his high school’s all-time young in a lot of spots, but I relate to what Glen came sparingly as he appeared in a career-low record in the 100m dash. Mason said about Minnesota a year ago - if by six games and recorded just seven tackles. Freshmen Marshall Hendrix and Willy Planch- chance we’re good this year, we’re going to be Beyond Rambow, this year’s theme of “a red- er will also have opportunities to compete at cor- good for a long time. shirt or newcomer will have to step up” holds ner, and true freshman Josh Onesti rounds out the “We feel good about the redshirts we have on true. Redshirt freshmen Jeremiah Johnson and pre-fall depth chart as the fourth fox corner. our roster,” Tesch said. “We just need to see how Jeremy Pachal are listed one-two at hawk safe- they’ll be in their first games. ty, and redshirt freshman T.J. Schmitz is listed as SPECIAL TEAMS “We like their attitude and their eagerness. Rambow’s breather at falcon. BSU’s punting and kicking games are in flux for They are aggressive and flying around and are All three have good size for the position, in the second consecutive season after the off-sea- eager to show us what they can do. the 6-0, 200 range. Pachal is the biggest, with son departure of 2003 First-Team All-NSIC punter “Our skill guys are as good as we’ve ever had prototypical 6-0, 205 size. Jason Baez and placekicker David Hagen. Both here,” Tesch added. “They’re athletes with excel- True freshman Ryan Swenson and redshirt jobs are open, but expected to be held down by lent ability and we feel real confident in them.” Jason Kunz round out the depth chart at Fal- true freshman Michael McDonald. However, the confidence BSU has in their skill con, while transfer freshman Jim Dervil and true players is tempered by concern with several key freshman David Wicklund round out the hawks. COACHING STAFF areas on their roster. Now entering his ninth season as BSU’s head “We are concerned about our [offensive] • Cornerback coach, Jeff Tesch is tied with Winona State’s guards, and our kicking and punting games again Corner is the one position on defense where the Tom Sawyer for the second-longest tenure in the - that part’s not good. Beavers appear rock-solid. BSU will start senior NSIC behind only MSU-Moorhead’s Ralph Mi- “We’re going to have to grow up as we go.” Torry Joubert, the 2003 NSIC co-leader in in-

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ntering his ninth campaign as the head coach at Bemidji State, Jeff record and finishing third in the NSIC with Tesch has masterminded the most successful era of football in BSU a 4-2 league record. After a four-point loss Ehistory. After finishing a combined 4-16 his first two years at the helm, to Minn.-Crookston in the season opener, Tesch has ripped off a school-record streak of six consecutive winning BSU won three consecutive games for just seasons and pushed his career mark at BSU to 47-38. Under his guidance, the second time since 1985. the Beavers have won six or more games in each of the last six seasons The Beavers would later post a 48- – the longest such streak in school history. 13 over Minn.-Morris and a 48-18 win In fact, one has to add all of BSU’s wins from the 19 seasons prior to over Minn.-Duluth to mark the program’s Tesch’s arrival in Bemidji to surpass the 47 wins he has put up during his highest single-game scoring outputs since eight-year run as head coach. 1986, and its first 40-point efforts since a For 2004, Tesch will have his sights set squarely on the program’s all- 47-46 loss to Southwest State to close the time record for coaching victories. He stands just five wins shy of H. “Jolly” 1991 season. Erickson, who won 52 games during a 17-year career from 1938-54. BSU’s six wins not only propelled In 2002, Tesch toppled two significant coaching milestones at Bemidji Tesch to NSIC Coach of the Year honors, State, becoming just the third coach in the history of the program to win it marked the most wins for the program 40 career games and becoming the program’s all-time leader in coaching since John Peterson’s 1986 squad finished victories over conference opponents. Tesch is the only coach in BSU history 6-4-1. BSU finished 4-2 against the NSIC, to oversee back-to-back eight-win campaigns, following an 8-3 season in marking the first time since Peterson’s 1999 with a school-record 9-2 march in 2000. 1984 team (4-2) the Beavers won as many The turnaround of the BSU program under Jeff Tesch has been remarkable. as four league games. Tesch Upon being named the program’s 15th field general in May 1996, Tesch inherited a BSU program which had won just 16 games in its previous eight The Arrival seasons combined and had suffered losing streaks of nine, 11 and 18 games The Beavers opened strong in 1999, serving notice that the successes of in that span. 1998 would not be a one-season flash-in-the-pan. BSU won its first three games, its best start since also opening 3-0 in 1985, en route to what would Growing Pains become just the second eight-win season in school history. Tesch’s rebuilding efforts came about slowly, as BSU finished 2-8 in each BSU set a school record in 1999 by scoring 50 or more points in three of his first two campaigns. His inaugural 1996 squad dropped its first six different games. The first of BSU’s three half-century efforts came in a 52- games to close out an eight-game losing skid dating back to the 1995 38 homecoming win over Wayne State (Neb.), Sept. 18. It marked BSU’s season before Tesch picked up his first win as a head coach in a 19-15 win first 50-point scoring game since 1986 and was at the time the highest against Minn.-Morris. single-game scoring total for the Beavers since 1969. BSU would top the The Beavers would later close out Tesch’s inaugural season with a 28-14 win 50-point barrier twice more in ‘99 with a 54-7 win over Concordia-St. Paul, over Southwest State in the Metrodome Classic, BSU’s first win in the ‘Dome Oct. 2 and a 53-20 win over Minn.-Morris, Oct. 30. since downing Augsburg, 23-7, to conclude the 1983 season. That victory Then in 2000, a record-setting offense helped propel BSU to what was capped a 2-8 campaign and helped set the table for the turnaround to come. arguably the finest single-season performance in school history. Tesch’s BSU built upon the momentum of its season-ending win in 1996, picking up 2000 squad became just the third team in school history - and first since a 25-21 win over St. John’s (Minn.) in its 1997 opener. That win, highlighted by 1944 - to open a season 4-0. The hot start propelled the Beavers to a “The Catch” – a 47-yard touchdown bomb from Pat O’Connor to Ty Houglum school-record nine-win season, breaking the previous mark of eight wins as time expired – gave the Beavers back-to-back wins for just the second time set in 1984 and equalled in 1999. in the 1990s and marked the team’s first win in a season opener since 1990. Behind first-team All-NSIC and honorable mention All-America running BSU would later pick up a 25-22 home win over NSIC rival Northern State back Eddie Acosta and honorable mention all-league quarterback Geoff before dropping its final two contests of the 1997 season to finish 2-8. Martinson, the BSU offense established school records for single-season scoring (367 points), total offense (4,584 yards) and first downs (226) and BSU Turns the Corner single-game scoring (70 points vs Minn.-Morris). The 70-point effort was Tesch and the Beavers turned the corner in 1998, recording a 6-4 overall tied for the fifth-highest scoring performance in all of Division II in 2000 and was one of just 14 efforts of 65 or more points in the Division that year. Joined with an historic 65-63, quadruple-overtime Homecoming win over Jeff Tesch Coaching Profile Southwest State three weeks earlier, BSU joined Northwest Missouri State as the only programs in Division II to top the 65-point plateau twice in 2000. ...as an assistant coach BSU also closed strong in 2000, becoming one of just six teams in school Year School Position history, and first in 36 years, to end a season with three consecutive wins. 1981-82 OL BSU’s strong 2000 campaign did not go unnoticed on the national scene. The Beavers finished ninth in the NCAA Midwest Regional Poll, used 1983 Montana State OL to select participants in the 16-team Division II national playoffs, and were 1984-85 Central Missouri St. OL/Offensive Coordinator 28th in the final AFCA Coaches Poll. 1986-96 North Dakota OL/Assistant Head Coach ...as a Head Coach Championship Expectations Bemidji State’s breakout 2000 season sent the team into 2001 as a favorite Year School Record / NSIC for the NSIC championship - a banner which the Beavers have not held 1996 Bemidji State 2-8 / 1-5 (6th) since 1959. With the expectations also came national attention for the 1997 Bemidji State 2-8 / 1-5 (t-6th) program. The Beavers were ranked 23rd in Lindy’s pre-season Division II national poll, and running back Eddie Acosta was named NSIC Pre-Season 1998 Bemidji State 6-4 / 4-2 (3rd) Offensive Player of the Year. 1999 Bemidji State 8-3 / 6-2 (t-2nd) While the 2001 edition of the Beavers may not have lived up to the 2000 Bemidji State 9-2 / 6-2 (2nd) pre-season expectations, BSU did finish 7-4 and led the NSIC in both 2001 Bemidji State 7-4 / 5-4 (4th) total offense and passing offense. Along the way, BSU shattered 16 team offensive single-season records while 13 individual season records and 2002 Bemidji State 6-5 / 6-3 (4th) more than two dozen individual career marks fall by the wayside. 2003 Bemidji State 7-4 / 5-3 (4th) When it was all said and done, BSU had seven players named First- Totals... 47-38 (.523) / 34-25 (.576) Team All-NSIC—the largest group in school history and equal to BSU’s total

2004 Football Media Guide 5 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 of First-Team All-NSIC players in 1999 and 2000 combined. Acosta was named NSIC Offensive Tesch Against All Foes Player of the Year, and Jason Leden earned his school-record fifth All-NSIC honor. Opponent Record vs An 0-3 start and a season-ending injury to Chadron (Neb.) State 0-1 Acosta, a consensus pre-season All-America •Concordia-St. Paul 1-4 pick, derailed BSU’s plans for the 2002 season early on, but Tesch rallied the troops with perhaps Mayville State 1-0 his finest coaching job since coming to Bemidji. Minot (N.D.) State 4-1 No longer chasing conference titles or post-season •Minnesota-Crookston 5-1 glory, BSU instead looked inward and chose to play •Minnesota-Duluth 2-6 for the pride of the program. The Beavers rallied to go Minnesota-Morris 6-2 6-2 in their final eight games and finished the season with sole possession of fourth place in the NSIC. Minnesota State-Mankato 1-1 BSU‘s 6-3 mark against the NSIC in 2002 tied the •Minnesota State-Moorhead 5-3 school record for league wins set in both 1999 and •Northern State (S.D.) 5-3 2000. St. John’s (Minn.) 1-1 WR Ryan Welle was named First-Team All-NSIC, St. Thomas (Minn.) 4-0 leading BSU’s largest group of All-Conference selections since 1998, and also earned •Southwest Minnesota State 7-2 a spot on an All-Midwest Region Wisconsin-River Falls 1-1 team. LB Jon Aamot earned Wisconsin-Stout 0-2 second-team league Wisconsin-Stevens Point 0-3 honors and was named •Wayne St. (Neb.) 4-1 to two post-season •Winona State 0-6 All-Midwest Region teams. Total... 47-38 BSU opened the 2003 season 2-0, including a season-opening win over Minn. State- eight years faster than Erickson. Mankato which marked the program’s first victory over a North Central BSU’s Sep. 29, 2001 win at Northern State was Tesch’s 30th at BSU, Conference opponent since 1976. coming in his 57th game as the program’s head coach. That feat made But three losses in four games again would make the team’s quest Tesch the fastest head coach to reach 30 wins in BSU history. He broke the for an NSIC championship an uphill battle. The Beavers rebounded and record previously held by Chet Anderson, who needed 59 starts to tally his won four times in their final five starts, including a 23-15 win at Minn. first 30 victories. State-Moorhead to retain the coveted Battle Axe for a fourth consecutive Tesch also remains in the hunt for the program’s career record for winning season. BSU’s late-season surge also included a thrilling 48-42 win at percentage by a head coach. He currently stands second behind Anderson Northern State which saw BSU rally from a 21-point first-quarter defecit. at .553. Anderson posted a .555 winning percentage during his tenure. The late-season charge helped BSU post a winning season for the school-record sixth consecutive year, a streak clinched when the Beavers Prior to Bemidji State... returned two interceptions for touchdowns in a 45-21 win over Wayne Prior to being named head coach at BSU, Tesch spent 11 years as an State in the Metrodome Classic. assistant coach for annual NCAA Division II playoff contender North BSU had three First-Team All-NSIC picks in 2003, most since 2001, Dakota, where he assumed assistant head coaching duties in 1995. The and in total had nine players named to the All-Conference team. Fighting Sioux captured at least a share of the North Central Conference championship three consecutive seasons before Tesch’s departure in 1996. Climbing the Charts In addition to coaching duties at North Dakota, Tesch helped the Sioux Tesch’s run at Bemidji State over the past eight seasons has him climbing a achieve a 92 percent graduation rate while serving as academic advisor. number of all-time coaching success charts at BSU. His 47 victories place Prior to his UND appointment, Tesch spent one year as an assistant him second on BSU’s all-time list behind only H.J. Erickson (52, 1938-54). at Montana State, followed by a two-year stint as offensive coordinator at Tesch has recorded 34 wins against NSIC competition, the most ever by a Central Missouri State. BSU head coach. A former free agent with the Atlanta Falcons and a graduate of In addition, Tesch’s 6-2 NSIC marks in both 1999 and 2000 and a 6-3 mark Moorhead State (Minn.) University, Tesch was inducted into the MSU Hall in 2002 established the school single-season record for league wins. Prior to of Fame in the spring of 1998. In 1977, Tesch was the NCAA Division II Tesch’s arrival, no BSU team had won more than five conference games. receiving champion and still holds Dragon single-game and single-season Despite a slow start to his career, for the last six seasons the wins have records for receptions. come quickly for Tesch. He won his 40th career game in Year 6, while the In 23 years of coaching, Tesch has produced 12 All-America selections and only other two men to reach that plateau had careers of 10 and 17 years to five NFL draft picks. reach it. And should he become BSU’s all-time leader in coaching victories Jeff and his wife Susan have two children - daughter Tara and son in 2004, his ninth year at the helm, he will have reached the 52-win plateau Vincent. They reside in Bemidji. Memorable Victories in the Tesch Era Oct. 19, 1996 ...... def. Minn.-Morris 19-15 Oct. 7, 2000 ...... def. Southwest St. 65-63 (4OT) Oct. 15, 2002 ...... def. Northern State, 28-21 Jeff Tesch’s first win as BSU head coach. BSU outlasts the Mustangs in a four-overtime Ryan McCrady’s 80-yard INT return gives BSU a Homecoming classic. SSU set NCAA record (since homecoming win and earns Tesch his 25th win Nov. 13, 1996 ...... def. Southwest St. 28-14 broken) for points scored by a losing team. against conference foes to tie the school record. BSU snaps a nine-game Metrodome losing streak in the NSIC Metrodome Classic. Oct. 28, 2000 ...... def. Minn.-Morris 70-0 Nov. 16, 2002 ...... def Minn.-Crookston, 21-7 BSU sets school record for points scored, touchdowns Tesch becomes just the third BSU head coach to Sept. 6, 1997 ...... def. St. John’s 25-21 scored and margin of victory. win 40 games. 47-yard Hail Mary caps 13-point fourth quarter comeback in Tesch’s first non-conference win. Sep. 29, 2001 ...... def Northern State, 47-46 (2OT) Oct. 4, 2003 ...... def Minn. St.-Moorhead, 23-15 BSU rallies from a 26-6 halftime deficit to help Tesch Eddie Acosta sets school record with 48 carries, BSU Oct. 31, 1998 ...... def. Minn.-Duluth 48-18 become the fastest BSU coach to win 30 games. retains Battle Axe for fourth consecutive year. BSU posts first win over Bulldogs since 1977. Nov. 3, 2001 ...... def. Minn.-Morris, 69-6 Oct. 25, 2003 ...... def Northern State, 48-42 Sept. 23, 2000 ...... def. Northern St., 39-38 Win is 250th in school history, and BSU ties school BSU rallies from 21-0 first-quarter deficit and wins BSU starts 4-0 for first time since 1944. record with 10 TDs scored. despite being outgained by 222 yards.

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BSU Defense BSU 2003 Assistant Head Coach • Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs • BSU third in NSIC in total defense (338.2) • Minot State ‘86 RICH JAHNER • ninth season at Bemidji State • BSU third in NSIC in scoring defense (24.6). Sixth consecutive season allowing less than 25 points per game, longest streak at BSU in nearly 40 years n original member of Jeff Tesch’s coaching staff, Rich • Forced seven turnovers in win at Northern State Jahner enters his ninth season as Bemidji State’s defensive • Defense went seven consecutive quarters without coordinator and recruiting coordinator and his sixth season allowing a TD; snapped in Chadron State game A with the title of Assistant Head Coach. • S Marty Humeniuk named First-Team All-NSIC; The evolution of the BSU defense under Jahner’s watch LB Jon Aamot, DE Ben Jacobson, DE Adam Couglin named Second-Team; S Kurtis Woodard continued in 2003. The team allowed 24.6 points per game to give honorable mention the Beaver defense six consecutive campaigns allowing less than • Humeniuk leads NSIC in tackles (10.8), Torry 25 points per game, the longest streak at BSU in nearly 40 years. Joubert ties for league lead in interceptions (0.45) All-Region selection Marty Humeniuk led the NSIC in tackles and was the sparkplug of a BSU defense which finished third in the 2002 league in total defense and scoring defense. • BSU led NSIC (league games only) in pass defense BSU assembled a streak of seven consecutive quarters without (165.4 ypg) and passer rating against (108.1) allowing a touchdown which overlapped the 2002 and 2003 • LB Jon Aamot and S Marty Humeniuk named seasons, and in 2003 forced 31 turnovers. Second-Team All-NSIC; three defenders named Honorable-Mention All-NSIC Five BSU defenders were named All-NSIC in 2003, giving the • Defense shut out Southwest State (W, 37-0) and BSU defense 10 All-Conference picks since switching to a 5-2 allowed no points to Wayne State (W, 38-2) scheme in 2002, more than in the previous four years combined. • Held Wayne State to just 147 yards of offense In 2002, the defense posted a 37-0 shutout of Southwest State on Oct. 19 and did not allow Wayne State a point on offense in Jahner 2001 a 38-2 win on Sept. 28. BSU held Wayne State to just 147 total • LB Pat Engleright, DE Wallie Kuchinski named yards, the best effort by a Beaver defense since 1999. First-Team All-NSIC In 2001, LB Pat Engleright and DE Wallie Kuchinski earned First-Team All-NSIC honors to mark • Allowed just 13 points, recorded 23 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in season’s final two games the first time since 1998 two BSU defenders were named to the first team. • Two games with seven or more sacks - 7.5 sacks at BSU’s defense was particularly fierce down the stretch in 2001, recording 38 tackles-for-loss and Northern State, 7 sacks vs UM-Crookston 13 sacks in the final four games while holding opponents to 17.5 points per game - seven points per game under its season average. Six of BSU’s 12 interceptions came in its final four games. 2000 Jahner orchestrated a defensive unit which allowed just 22.7 points per game in 2000, the best • Defense allowed just 22.7 points per game, the defensive performance in the Jeff Tesch era and best by any BSU defense since 1986 (16.5 ppg). best single-season performance by a BSU defense Jahner’s defense opened the 2000 campaign with a 25-0 win over Minot State, marking the first since 1986 (16.5 ppg) shutout pitched by the BSU defenders since a 51-0 win over Mt. Senario (Wis.) in 1986. The Beavers • Defeated Minot State, 25-0, for defense’s first then posted a second shutout in their record-shattering 70-0 win over UM-Morris, marking the first shutout since 1986. Defense would record a second shutout, 70-0 over UM-Morris, to mark time the BSU defense had posted two shutouts in the same season since ‘85, when it posted three. It first time since 1985 BSU has recorded two or also marked BSU’s first shutout of a conference foe since ‘85, when it shut out Southwest St., 32-0. more shutouts in the same season Jahner’s attack defense recorded 44 sacks in 1998, • Allowed 20 or fewer points in six of 11 games, most while the 1996 Beaver defense ranked nationally in since doing so in seven games in 1986 turnovers, forcing 20 fumbles and 14 interceptions • LB Pat Engleright and DE Wes Ehlers named while scoring four defensive touchdowns. Honorable Mention All-NSIC A member of the Coaches Association, Jahner brings 13 years experience 1999 • DE Jay Hanson named Pre-Season All-America by as a specialist in molding defensive units at the The Sporting News college level. He was selected to coach in the 1996 • Held Minot St. and Concordia-St. Paul to just National Collegiate All-Star Game in Louisville, Ky. seven points each, the first time since 1986 BSU Prior to his appointment at Bemidji State, Jahner held two opponents under 10 points in the same coached the linebackers and defensive backs at season. Lindenwood (Mo.) following a stint as the defensive • Hanson, LB Terrance Wilcox, DB Rob Sutera coordinator for Valley City (N.D.) State. His first named Second-Team All-NSIC; DB Ryan Fritts named Honorable Mention college coaching assignment came in 1990 when he worked with the defensive line 1998 at Central Missouri State. • Held Mayville State to seven points, the lowest Jahner, 37, his wife Sheri, son single-game total allowed by the BSU defense Trace and daughter Maris since Oct. 31, 1992 (34-7 vs UM-Morris) reside in Bemidji. • DE Jay Hanson, DL Ben McAninch named First- Team All-NSIC; LB Ben Hudson, DB Rob Sutera named Second Team; LB Terrance Wilcox named Honorable Mention • Team recorded 44 sacks. Hanson broke BSU records for sacks in a game (4 vs St. Thomas) and in a season (18 1/2) At-a-Glance Coaching Profile 1997 Born Jan. 4, 1965 ...as an assistant coach • DB Joe Olsen, DE Ben McAninch named Second- Birthplace Regent, N.D. Year School Position Team All-NSIC High School New England St. Mary’s (N.D.) 1990-92 Central Missouri St. Defensive Line College Minot (N.D.) State ‘86 1992-93 Valley City State Def. Coordinator 1996 B.S., math-computer science 1994-95 Lindenwood (Mo.) LB / Secondary • Defense forced 34 turnovers (20 fumbles, 14 Central Missouri State ‘92 1996-p Bemidji State Def. Coordinator interceptions) and scored four touchdowns M.S., physical education-exercise sci. • DB Joe Olsen named First-Team All-NSIC Family wife Sher son Trace (11); daughter Maris (7)

2004 Football Media Guide 7 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 Assistant Coach • Assistant Defensive Coordinator • Cornell College () ‘98 BRENT BOLTE • fifth season at Bemidji State

rent Bolte enters his fifth BSU Linebackers Under Bolte... season on the Bemidji State 2003 Bcoaching staff and his second • Jon Aamot named Second-Team All-NSIC, finishes career as BSU’s all- as a full-time assistant coach. Bolte time leader in solo tackles (157), second on the career tackles chart (362) spent the 2002 season as an adjuct and sixth in career tackles-for-loss (27.5). coach overseeing linebackers, and the • Junior Mitch Feierabend emerges as an every-down linebacker, finishing previous two seasons was in charge of third on team with 67 tackles and fifth on team with 7.5 tackles-for-loss in BSU’s receiving corps. Bolte received first starting role of his career, including high school. his promotion to full-time assistant coach in August, 2003. 2002 Bolte has developed a First- or • Jon Aamot named Second-Team All-NSIC, Daktronics, Inc. Second- Second-Team All-NSIC selection at his Team All-Midwest Region, Don Hansen’s Gazette Third-Team All-Midwest position specialty in each of his four Region. years on Jeff Tesch’s staff. He kept that streak alive in 2003 when senior linebacker Jon Aamot earned Second- BSU Receivers Under Bolte... Team All-NSIC honors. Aamot ended 2001 • Ryan Welle named First-Team All-NSIC; breaks BSU single-season his career as BSU’s all-time leader Bolte in solo tackles and second in total yardage record. tackles. • Jason Leden leaves BSU as all-time leader in catches, receiving yardage In 2002, Bolte helped continue BSU’s recent tradition of strong play at and touchdowns. the linebacker position. Aamot finished second in the NSIC in tackles per game and became BSU’s most-decorated player in 2002. He was named 2000 Second-Team All-NSIC, Second-Team All-Region by Daktronics, Inc. and • Jason Leden earned First-Team All-NSIC honors as a return specialist Third-Team All-Region by Don Hansen’s Gazette. His 115 total tackles and and second-team honors as a receiver 52 solo tackles were amongst the 10-best single-season efforts on record • Ben Woodford named Honorable-Mention All-NSIC at BSU. Bolte spent the previous two seasons as BSU’s wide receivers coach and helped develop one of the NSIC’s best receiving corps. He coached a First-Team All-NSIC pick during both of his seasons at the position; Jason Leden in 2000 and Ryan Welle in 2001. Under Bolte’s tutelage, Leden left BSU as the program’s career leader in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns (records since tied or broken), and in 2001 Welle set the school single-season record for receiving yardage. Before joining the BSU staff, Bolte spent 1999 coaching wide receivers and quarterbacks at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Bolte started and lettered four years as a linebacker at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. He helped the program capture the 1995 Midwest Athletics Conference championship and the 1996 Southern Division crown. He received All-MAC honors and still holds the school career tackles record. He graduated in 1998 with a double major in psychology and physical education. Bolte and his wife Kim have a son, C.J. They reside in Bemidji.

At-a-Glance Coaching Profile Born July 7, 1977 ...as an assistant coach Birthplace Waterloo, Iowa Year School Position High School Tripoli (Iowa) HS 1999 Loras College WR / QB College Cornell College ‘98 2000-p Bemidji State WR / LB / Asst DC B.S. psychology/physical education Family wife Kim son C.J.

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BSU BSU 2003 Assistant Coach • Passing Game Coordinator • School-record fifth consecutive season with 40 • Bemidji State 2000 Offense BEN MORIE • third season at Bemidji State or more touchdowns scored (49) and 20 or more passing touchdowns (26). • School-record sixth consecutive campaign with en Morie enters his third year on the Bemidji State 2,000 or more yards passing (2,218). coaching staff, and his first as a full-time coach after • School-record five games scoring 40+ points. • BSU sets team single-season record with 322 Bspending the 2002 and 2003 seasons as a graduate passing attempts and posts second-highest team assistant. Morie has been promoted to passing game single-season completion total (176). coordinator for 2004 and coached quarterbacks in 2003 and • RB Eddie Acosta finished his career as the 10th- wide receivers in 2002. leading rusher in NCAA Division II history with Morie spent 2000 and 2001 coaching at California junior 5,766 yards. Acosta sets school season record colleges. In 2001, Morie coached wide receivers at Santa Rosa with 297 rushing attempts. (Calif.) J.C., and coached running backs at Mendocino (Calif.) • WR Adam Noble ties school record with 10 touchdown receptions. Junior College in 2000. Morie is quite familiar with the BSU program, having spent two 2002 seasons as its starting quarterback in 1998 and 1999. Morie is • School-record fourth consecutive season with third in career passing yards (4,091), second in career touchdown 300+ points scored, 1,800+ rushing yards, 20+ passses (35) and second in career completion percentage (.561) passing TDs and 4,000+ yards of offense and passing efficiency (137.6) on the BSU charts. In 1999, Morie • 28-21 win over Northern State capped a school- threw a then-BSU record 295 passes, setting school records record streak of 12 consecutive games with 20 or (since broken) for completions (166), passing yards (2,341) and more points scored touchdown passes (21). Morie remains BSU’s career leader in total offense per game (212.1). Morie 2001 Following his BSU career, Morie signed a professional contract • Set school single-season records in 22 offensive categories including rushing yards (2,257), rushing with the Fargo Freeze of the now-defunct Indoor Football League. He played one year for the TDs (30), passing yards (2,864), passing TDs (27), Freeze. total offense (5,181) and points scored (415) Morie and his wife, Heidi, have one daughter, Mackenzie. They reside in Bemidji. • Third consecutive season BSU had set school records for scoring and total offense BSU Skill Players Under Morie • RB Eddie Acosta named NSIC Offensive MVP, earns three All-Region and All-America honors as 2003 NSIC’s most-decorated player. • QB Jason Smith throws for 1,990 yards and 23 touchdowns, the fifth- and fourth-best single- seasons, respectively, on record at BSU. Smith finished 2000 his career ranked third on BSU’s career charts for • School single-season records for scoring (367), passing yardage (4,195, one of just four 4,000- total offense (4,584 yds) and first downs (226). All yard passers in school history, and ranks second three records had been previously set in 1999 all-time with 46 touchdown passes. Only Smith • BSU offense ranks 18th nationally (416.7 yds/gm) and Geoff Martinson (1998-2001) have thrown • School-record 70 points vs UM-Morris (10/28), for 40 or more TDs in a career at BSU. tied for the fifth-highest single-game scoring total in Division II for 2000. BSU was one of two Smith accounted for 51 TDs in programs in the nation (Northwest Mo. St.) to his career (46 pass, 5 rush), score 65 or more points twice in 2000 third-best all-time at BSU. • RB Eddie Acosta named First-Team All-NSIC, Second-Team All-America (Hansen’s Gazette), 2002 Honorable Mention All-America (Daktronics) and • WR Ryan Welle named First- Second-Team All-Region (Daktronics) Team All-NSIC, HM All-Midwest Region • Jason Leden named First-Team All-NSIC at KR and Second-Team All-NSIC at WR; QB Geoff by d2football.com. Tied BSU season Martinson, WR Ben Woodford named Honorable record for TD receptions, finished second Mention All-NSIC on single-season receptions list, third all-time • Leden becomes BSU career leader in receptions in single-season yardage; set BSU (135), receiving yardage (1,764) and receiving season record with 5.86 catches touchdowns (18) per game; broke BSU career record for receiving yardage, tied career 1999 marks for receptions and receiving • RB Chris Meyer ends career with 3,887 rushing yards, 41 total touchdowns scored touchdowns. • School-record three 50-point scoring games

BSU Quarterback Honors 2001: Geoff Martinson - First-Team All-NSIC • Set BSU season records for completions, passing yards, passing TDs, completion percentage, passing efficiency and total offense. NSIC single- season record for total offense. At-a-Glance Coaching Profile • Set BSU career records for completions, passing yardage, passing TDs, completion percentage, Born June 19, 1977 ...as an assistant coach passing efficiency and total offense. Birthplace San Jose, Calif. Year School Position 2000: Martinson - HM All-NSIC High School Rancho Cotate HS 2000 Mendocino (Calif.) C.C. RB • School single-season record 296 attempts • School game-record 430 yards total offense vs. College Bemidji State 2000 2001 Santa Rosa (Calif.) C.C. WR Southwest St. (10/7) Family wife Heidi 2002-03 Bemidji State (G.A.) WR/QB 1999: Ben Morie - Second-Team All-NSIC daughter Mackenzie 2004- Bemidji State Pass Coordinator • First 20-TD season in school history (21) • First 2,000-yard season at BSU (2,322) 1998: Morie - Second-Team All-NSIC

2004 Football Media Guide 9 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 Assistant Coach Assistant Coach BRIAN HERMAN ERIC MEDBERRY • Wide Receivers • Running Backs • Texas 2000 • Cornell College (Iowa) ‘00 • first season at Bemidji State • second season at Bemidji State

Brian Herman is in his first season Eric Medberry enters his second season on the Bemidji State coaching staff. on the Bemidji State coaching staff and He will work primarily with BSU’s wide will continue to work primarily with receivers. BSU’s running backs. Herman helped lead the Liberty Hill Medberry is in his first collegiate (Texas) Panthers to 21 victories at the coaching assignment. He helped lead high school level, including Bi-District Thomas Jefferson High of Cedar and Area championships in two seasons Rapids, Iowa, to a Mississippi Valley as offensive line coach. Conference title after a perfect 9-0 2000 This is Herman’s first collegiate season as offensive line and defensive coaching assignment. backs coach. He also coached receivers Herman earned a scholarship to Sam and defensive backs as varsity assistant Houston State and received a B.S. in and JV defensive coordinator for Lisbon Kinesiology from Texas. (Iowa) High in 2000 and 2001. The 2002 Herman and his wife Nicole have two Lisbon team posted a 9-0 regular season daughters, Faith and Isabella and advanced to the state Class A quarterfinals. . Medberry was a two-year letterwinner Herrman at defensive back from Cornell (Iowa) Medberry The Herman File College and was special teams captain Born: ...... Feb. 13, 1976 in 1998. Birthplace: ...... Forest Lake, Minn. Medberry is single and lives in Bemidji. High School: ...... Kingwood HS College: BSU Running Backs under Medberry Texas 2000 ...... B.S. kinesiology 2003 Senior Eddie Acosta sets school single-season record with 297 rushing attempts, named Honorable-Mention All-NSIC. He finished his career as the 10th-leading rusher in NCAA history with 5,766 yards and is BSU’s all- time leader in 13 offensive categories including rushing yardage, rushing touchdowns (64), total offense (5,766), scoring (450) and all-purpose yardage (6,785).

The Medberry File Born: ...... July 7, 1977 Birthplace: ...... Waterloo, Iowa High School: ...... Tripoli HS College: Cornell College ’98 ...... B.S. psychology/phys ed

Collegiate Coaching Profile Collegiate Coaching Profile ...as an assistant coach ...as an assistant coach Year School Position Year School Position 2004-p Bemidji State WR 2003-p Bemidji State RB

10 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU Assistant Coach Assistant Coach RYAN PICKEN CHUCK SYVERSON • Defensive Backs • Tight Ends, Punters, Kickers • Dickinson (S.D.) State ‘02 • St. Cloud State ‘86 • second season at Bemidji State • first season at Bemidji State

Ryan Picken is in his second season Chuck Syverson is in his first season on on the Bemidji State coaching staff and the Bemidji State coaching staff. He will will continue his work with the defensive work with BSU’s tight ends and will also secondary. oversee kickers and punters. Picken is in his first collegiate coaching While this is Syverson’s first collegiate assignment. He spent the previous four coaching assignment, he brings BSU seasons playing defensive back and 15 years of experience working with fullback for Dickinson (S.D.) State. high school-level offensive and defensive He has two years of coaching linemen. For the previous nine seasons, experience at the high school he has coached at Glasgow (Mt.) High. level, having overseen both outside As head coach, he led Glasgow to the linebackers and running backs at state semifinals and was nominated for Dickinson High School. He also served Class B Coach of the Year in 1999. As as head eighth-grade coach at Trinity defensive coordinator, he also helped Junior High. lead the Scotties to an undefeated 2003 campaign. Syverson and his wife Barb have two sons, Mitchell and Christian. They reside Picken in Bemidji. Syverson

BSU Defensive Backs under Picken The Syverson File 2003 Born: ...... Aug. 14, 1964 Junior Torry Joubert tied for the NSIC lead in interceptions with 0.53 per Birthplace: ...... Duluth, Minn. game (NSIC games only). His five interceptions on the season were most High School: ...... Park Rapids Area HS by a BSU defender since Ryan McCrady also had five in 2000. Also, College: safety Marty Humeniuk led the NSIC in tackles and was named First- St. Cloud State ‘86 ...... B.S., physical education Team All-Conference, while safety Kurtis Woodard earned Honorable- Mention All-NSIC laurels.

The Picken File Born: ...... Oct. 16, 1978 Birthplace: ...... Billings, Mt. High School: ...... Trinity HS College: Dickinson (S.D.) St. ‘02 ...... B.S. physical ed.

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2004 Football Media Guide 11 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 Assistant Coach Assistant Coach DR. KEN TRAXLER SHAUN WEAVER • Defensive Tackles • Defensive Ends • Minnesota-Morris ‘89 • Wilmington College ‘01 • seventh season at Bemidji State • first season at Bemidji State

Dr. Ken Traxler is in his fourth year as Shaun Weaver is in his first season on an assistant coach after spending the the Bemidji State coaching staff. He previous three campaigns as a volunteer will work primarily with BSU’s defensive assistant on the BSU staff. ends. Traxler brings a 10-year coaching Weaver joins Bemidji State after seven resume to the Bemidji staff, including years at Wilmington College in Ohio. He stints as a defensive coach at the spent four years with the Quakers as a University of Minnesota, Morris and at varsity defensive lineman and three years Gustavus-Adolphus College. as defensive line coach. He coached Traxler played linebacker for Minn., defensive ends in 2001, and from 2002- Morris, where he received his bachelor’s 03 coached defensive tackles and served degree in chemistry in 1989. He earned a as the junior-varsity defensive coordinator doctorate in chemistry from the University and recruiting coordinator for southern of Denver in 1994. Ohio. In addition to his coaching duties, Traxler As a player in 1999, he helped lead is a professor in the BSU Department of Wilmington to a school-record 9-1 finish. Chemistry, which he joined in 1997. Weaver earned Bachelor’s degrees Traxler is single and resides in from Wilmington in secondary education/ Bemidji. Traxler social studies and history. Weaver

BSU Defensive Tackles under Traxler The Weaver File 2003 Born: ...... June 15, 1980 Senior Ben Jacobson named Second-Team All-NSIC. Birthplace: ...... Cincinnati, Ohio High School: ...... Little Miami HS 2002 College: Senior Mitch Hecker named Honorable-Mention All-NSIC. Wilmington College 2001 ...... B.S. secondary ed/social studies ...... B.S. history The Traxler File Born: ...... July 31, 1966 Birthplace: ...... LeCenter, Minn. High School: ...... LeCenter HS College: Minn., Morris ‘89 ...... B.A. chemistry Denver ‘94 ...... PhD chemistry

Collegiate Coaching Profile Collegiate Coaching Profile ...as an assistant coach ...as an assistant coach Year School Position Year School Position 1988-90 Minnesota-Morris DL / LB 2001-03 Wilmington College DE / DT 1994 Gustavus-Adolphus DL 2004-p Bemidji State DE 1998-00 Bemidji State (volunteer) DL / DT 2001-p Bemidji State DT

12 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004

Numerical Roster BSU No Name Pos Exp No Name Pos Ht Wt Exp Hometown (Last school) 1 T.J. Schmitz FS Fr-RS 31 Jacob Anderson BLB 5-11 255 Fr-RS Newfolden, Minn. (Marshall County Central) 2 Torry Joubert CB Sr-2L 49 Ben Baratto WLB 6-0 235 So-1L Crosby-Ironton, Minn. (High) 3 Alvaro Carvajal RB Jr-RS 96 Barry Bigelow DT 6-0 255 Jr-2L Hibbing, Minn. (High) 4 Nathan Sannes QB Jr-2L 69 Brady Blaufuss NG 6-1 260 Fr-RS Valley City, N.D. (High) 5 Corey Brewer CB 5-8 190 Jr-TR Gainesville, Ga. (West Hall HS / Rainey River (Minn.) CC) 5 Corey Brewer CB Jr-TR 29 Chris Canter CB 5-9 190 Jr-2L Kewaskum, Wis. (High) 6 Adell Hawks SLB Jr-TR 3 Alvaro Carvajal RB 5-9 190 Jr-RS San Francisco, Calif. (Balboa HS / San Mateo CC) 7 Anthony Schreiber QB Fr-RS 34 Zach Christ WLB 5-11 230 Fr-RS Buffalo, Minn. (High) 8 Adam Noble WR Sr-3L 80 Chad Christianson WR 6-2 205 Jr-2L Hudson, Wis. (High) 9 David Wicklund HS Fr-HS 64 Robert Cook OG 5-11 290 Jr-TR Stonington, Ill. (Taylorville HS / Lincoln (Ill.) CC) 10 Michael Nordyke WR Sr-1L 50 Craig Danielson MLB 5-9 235 Fr-HS Superior, Wis. (High) 11 Marshall Hendrix CB Fr-HS 67 Matt Davis OG 6-3 270 Fr-RS Princeton, Minn. (High) 12 Willy Plancher CB Fr-TR 22 Jesse Dennison RB 5-9 215 Jr-TR Walker, Minn. (High / 13 Brent Vollbrecht QB Fr-HS 26 Jim Dervil HS 5-11 185 Fr-TR Naples, Fla. (Barron Collier HS / Ft. Scott (Kan.) CC) 14 Michael McDonald K/P Fr-HS 53 Jeremy Engleman OT 6-4 290 Fr-HS Cresco, Iowa (Crestwood HS) 15 Josh Karch S Fr-HS 37 Mitchel Eversman SLB 6-0 200 Fr-HS Elk River, Minn. (High) 16 Joe Stritesky QB Fr-HS 51 Chase Evertz MLB 6-0 200 Fr-HS Anoka, Minn. (High) 18 Tom Prout QB Fr-HS 99 Mitch Feierabend MLB 6-2 230 Sr-3L Brainerd, Minn. (High) 19 Randall Griffin WR Fr-HS 24 Casey Fisher DB 5-11 195 Fr-HS Pengilly, Minn. (Nashwauk HS) 20 Ryan Swenson FS Fr-HS 56 Ryan Gall DE 5-11 220 Sr-1L Mora, Minn. (High) 42 Jeremy Gettel FB 5-10 220 Fr-RS Stewart, Minn. (McLeod West) 21 Kyle Rambow FS Sr-3L 19 Randall Griffin WR 6-4 205 Fr-HS Joliet, Ill. (Lockport Township HS) 22 Jesse Dennison RB Jr-TR 93 Andrew Harris LB 5-10 205 Fr-HS Pequot Lakes, Minn. (High) 23 Terrell Phelps CB Fr-HS 97 Andre Harrison LB 6-0 215 Jr-TR Tulsa, Okla. (Tulsa Central HS / Butte (Calif.) CC) 24 Casey Fisher DB Fr-HS 6 Adell Hawks SLB 5-9 205 Jr-TR Gainesville, Ga. (High / Rainey River (Minn.) CC) 25 Ozzey Williams RB Jr-TR 41 Matt Heber S 6-0 195 Fr-TR Mundelein, Ill. (High/Colo. School of Mines) 26 Jim Dervil HS Fr-TR 11 Marshall Hendrix CB 5-9 180 Fr-HS St. Louis, Mo. (McCluer North HS) 27 Josh Smith SLB Jr-2L 54 Ed Henry NG 6-2 260 So-TR St. Cloud, Minn. (St. Cloud Tech) 28 Kyle Jorgenson WR Fr-TR 63 Joseph Holsapple OG 6-3 285 Fr-HS Walker, Minn. (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley HS) 29 Chris Canter CB Jr-2L 30 Brad Hopp WR 6-2 180 Fr-HS Crowe City, Minn. (ACGC) 30 Brad Hopp WR Fr-HS 92 Seth Iverson DE 6-1 230 Fr-RS Hatton, N.D. (High) 31 Jacob Anderson BLB Fr-RS 39 Donald Jaeger WLB 5-11 240 Fr-HS Elk River Minn. (High) 32 Kyle McMartin BLB Fr-HS 38 Jeremiah Johnson HS 5-11 190 Fr-RS Glidden, Iowa (Glidden-Ralson HS) 33 Jeremy Pachal HS Fr-RS 95 Mike Johnson BLB 5-11 205 Fr-HS Duluth, Minn. (Duluth-Denfield HS) 34 Zach Christ WLB Fr-RS 28 Kyle Jorgenson WR 6-2 180 Fr-TR Princeton, Minn. (High / Winona State) 2 Torry Joubert CB 6-0 180 Sr-2L Port Arthur, Texas (Thomas Jefferson / Iowa Central CC) 35 Tyler Olson RB Fr-RS 66 Justin Kaney NG 5-11 265 Fr-HS Wittenberg, Wis. (Wittenberg-Birnamwood HS) 36 Jared Weems FB Fr-HS 15 Josh Karch S 6-0 205 Fr-HS Moorhead, Minn. (High) 37 Mitchel Eversman SLB Fr-HS 61 John Keaveny OL 6-1 280 Fr-RS St. Cloud, Minn. (Cathedral) 38 Jeremiah Johnson HS Fr-RS 83 Rob Kucher WR 6-1 205 Sr-3L Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Champlin Park) 39 Donald Jaeger WLB Fr-HS 46 Jason Kunz FS 5-10 180 Fr-HS Esko, Minn. (High) 40 Tony Wanie MLB So-1L 89 John Larson TE 6-4 240 So-TR Littlefork, Minn. (High/Rainey River (Minn.) CC/Jamestown) 41 Matt Heber S Fr-TR 43 Tim Larson SLB 6-1 190 Fr-HS Lake Park, Minn. (High) 42 Jeremy Gettel FB Fr-RS 82 Russell Lee OL 6-3 230 Fr-HS Valley City, N.D. (High) 43 Tim Larson SLB Fr-HS 48 Wyatt Lyness FB 5-11 185 Fr-HS Fargo, N.D. (Fargo North HS) 44 Josh Templin WLB Fr-RS

2004 Football Media Guide 13 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 No Name Pos Ht Wt Exp Hometown (Last school) 45 Josh Onesti CB Fr-HS 57 Nathan Mahlik OT 6-5 315 Fr-HS Two Rivers, Wis. (Manitowoc Roncalli HS) 46 Jason Kunz FS Fr-HS 94 Dustin Martin NG 6-1 305 Fr-HS Moorhead, Minn. (High) 47 Billy Rodgers SLB Sr-1L 14 Michael McDonald K/P 6-0 160 Fr-HS Muskegon, Mich. (Catholic Central HS) 48 Wyatt Lyness FB Fr-HS

32 Kyle McMartin BLB 6-2 220 Fr-HS Osceola, Wis. (High) Roster Numerical 49 Ben Baratto WLB So-1L 91 James Midboe DE 6-4 235 Jr-2L Climax, Minn. (High) 50 Craig Danielson MLB Fr-HS 98 Robert Molstad BLB 6-1 250 Fr-RS Champlin, Minn. (Champlin Park) 51 Chase Evertz MLB Fr-HS 81 Dan Nagengast TE 6-0 215 Fr-RS Plymouth, Minn. (Wayzata) 52 Brian Vollbrecht OG So-1L 85 Erick Newman WR 5-9 190 Fr-HS Naperville, Ill. (Downers Grove South HS) 53 Jeremy Engleman OT Fr-HS 8 Adam Noble WR 6-1 200 Sr-3L Lancaster, Wis. (High) 54 Ed Henry NG So-TR 10 Michael Nordyke WR 5-9 170 Sr-1L Ukiah, Calif. (High / Mendocino (Calif.) CC / Michigan Tech) 56 Ryan Gall DE Sr-1L 86 Nate Olson TE 6-2 245 Sr-3L Jordan, Minn. (High) 57 Nathan Mahlik OT Fr-HS 35 Tyler Olson RB 5-10 200 Fr-RS Alvarado, Minn. (Warren-Alvarado) 61 John Keaveny OL Fr-RS 45 Josh Onesti CB 5-6 140 Fr-HS Wittenberg, Wis. (Wittenberg-Brinamwood HS) 62 Corey Speaker OG Fr-HS 33 Jeremy Pachal HS 6-1 205 Fr-RS Hayward, Wis. (High) 63 Joseph Holsapple OG Fr-HS 65 Chase Pearson OG/C 5-11 285 Fr-RS Roseau, Minn. (High) 64 Robert Cook OG Jr-TR 23 Terrell Phelps CB 5-9 160 Fr-HS Lincolnton, Minn. (High) 65 Chase Pearson OG/C Fr-RS 12 Willy Plancher CB 5-9 170 Fr-TR Naples, Fla. (Barron Collier HS / Ft. Scott (Kan.) CC) 66 Justin Kaney NG Fr-HS 18 Tom Prout QB 6-3 185 Fr-HS Grand Forks, N.D. (Red River HS) 67 Matt Davis OG Fr-RS 21 Kyle Rambow FS 5-11 200 Sr-3L Waconia, Minn. (High) 69 Brady Blaufuss NG Fr-RS 72 Christoper Riopelle C 6-1 265 Fr-RS Warren, Minn. (WAO) 70 Charles Scott OT Fr-RS 47 Billy Rodgers SLB 6-1 210 Sr-1L Plymouth, Minn. (North Dakota St.) 72 Christoper Riopelle C Fr-RS 88 Danny Rodgers WR 6-1 170 So-1L Plymouth, Minn. (Benilde-St. Margaret’s) 73 Cole Scott OG Sr-1L 76 Gabe Rodriquez NG 6-0 285 Sr-3L Bridgeport, Mich. (High) 75 Blaine Thomas OT Sr-3L 4 Nathan Sannes QB 6-0 205 Jr-2L Fertile, Minn. (Fertile-Beltrami) 76 Gabe Rodriquez NG Sr-3L 1 T.J. Schmitz FS 5-10 195 Fr-RS Sebeka, Minn. (High) 77 Brice Vollbrecht C Sr-3L 7 Anthony Schreiber QB 5-11 165 Fr-RS Berkeley, Ill. (Immaculate Conception) 78 Rob Selb OT Jr-2L 70 Charles Scott OT 6-4 315 Fr-RS Rosemount, Minn. (High) 80 Chad Christianson WR Jr-2L 73 Cole Scott OG 6-2 335 Sr-1L West Des Moines, Iowa (Valley/Iowa Central CC) 81 Dan Nagengast TE Fr-RS 78 Rob Selb OT 6-5 290 Jr-2L Stillwater, Minn. (Stillwater Area) 82 Russell Lee OL Fr-HS 27 Josh Smith SLB 5-11 185 Jr-2L Badger, Minn. (High) 83 Rob Kucher WR Sr-3L 62 Corey Speaker OG 6-1 280 Fr-HS Baudette, Minn. (Lake of the Woods) 84 James Thompson WR Fr-HS 90 Zach Stafford DT 6-1 255 Fr-RS Fergus Falls, Minn. (High) 85 Erick Newman WR Fr-HS 16 Joe Stritesky QB 6-1 180 Fr-HS Ogilvie, Minn. (High) 86 Nate Olson TE Sr-3L 20 Ryan Swenson FS 5-9 195 Fr-HS Fosston, Minn. (High) 87 Jason Voigt WR Fr-HS 44 Josh Templin WLB 5-11 210 Fr-RS Baudette, Minn. (Lake of the Woods) 88 Danny Rodgers WR So-1L 75 Blaine Thomas OT 6-5 300 Sr-3L Williams, Minn. (Lake of the Woods) 89 John Larson TE So-TR 84 James Thompson WR 6-2 185 Fr-HS Drayton, N.D. (High) 90 Zach Stafford DT Fr-RS 87 Jason Voigt WR 6-3 180 Fr-HS St. Joseph, Minn. (St. Cloud-Apollo) 91 James Midboe DE Jr-2L 13 Brent Vollbrecht QB 6-0 210 Fr-HS Morristown, Minn. (Waterville-Elysian-Morristown) 92 Seth Iverson DE Fr-RS 52 Brian Vollbrecht OG 6-3 285 So-1L Morristown, Minn. (Waterville-Elysian-Morristown) 93 Andrew Harris LB Fr-HS 77 Brice Vollbrecht C 6-1 285 Sr-3L Morristown, Minn. (Waterville-Elysian-Morristown) 94 Dustin Martin NG Fr-HS 40 Tony Wanie MLB 6-0 210 So-1L Tomahawk, Wis. (High) 95 Mike Johnson BLB Fr-HS 36 Jared Weems FB 5-11 180 Fr-HS Adel, Iowa (Adel-DeSoto-Minbun HS) 96 Barry Bigelow DT Jr-2L 9 David Wicklund HS 5-11 200 Fr-HS Kewaskum, Wis. (High) 97 Andre Harrison LB Jr-TR 25 Ozzey Williams RB 5-11 230 Jr-TR Toledo, Ohio (Bowsher HS/Mesabi Range (Minn.) CC) 98 Robert Molstad BLB Fr-RS 99 Mitch Feierabend MLB Sr-3L

14 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU Ben Baratto #49 >> #40 Barry Bigelow (cont’d) >> #29 Chris Canter (cont’d)

Pos: Will Linebacker High School: Earned seven letters in three the outdoor 100m, 400m... Helped Kewaskum Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 235 sports at Hibbing High: football (3), (2) 4x200m relay team set a Wisconsin state record Year: Sophomore - 1L and track (2)... 118 tackles, one fumble recovery and won a state championship in the 4x100m... Home: Crosby-Ironton, Minn. as a senior... Averaged eight points, six rebounds Also finished sixth in state in long jump. H.S.: Crosby-Ironton HS and three assists per game in basketball. Personal: Christopher Robert Canter... Born Personal: Born March 10, 1983... Son of Frank March 26, 1984... Son of Chris and Cindi Canter... 2003 (Fr-RS): Played in 10 games as a reserve and Karen Bigelow... Majoring in economics. Majoring in business. linebacker... Finished season with 38 tackles (11 Bigelow: Defensive Stats Canter: Defensive Stats solo), with 19 coming in the season’s final four Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU games... Added 2.0 tackles-for-loss, half a sack, 2001 Redshirt 2002 11 21-15-36 1.5-6 0-0 2-4 8 one fumble recovery on the year. 2002 3 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2003 10 18-13-31 1.0-10 0-0 2-20 7 Five tackles (one solo), tackle-for-loss (-3 2003 10 2-6-8 2.0-3 0.5-2 0-0 0 Career 21 39-28-67 2.5-16 0-0 4-24 15 yards) vs then-No. 12 Chadron State (9/13)... Career 13 2-6-8 2.0-3 0.5-2 0-0 0 Career-high seven tackles (career-high three Career Highs: Defense solo) vs Southwest Minnesota State (10/18)... Career Highs: Defense Tackles: 9 vs Northern State (10/5/02); Solo Tackles: Five tackles (2 solo) vs Wayne State (11/7) in Tackles: 3 vs MSU-Moorhead (10/4/03); Solo Tackles: 6, twice; TFL: 1.0 vs Northern State (10/5/02); Assists: 1, twice; Assists: 2, twice; TFLs: 1.0 at Minot State 4 at Winona State (9/21/02); INT: 1, four times; PBU: 3, NSIC Metrodome Classic. twice (last vs Southwest State, 10/19/02). (9/6/03); Sacks: 0.5 at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20/03). 2002 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Chris Canter #29 Chad Christianson #83 High School: Earned eight varsity letters at Pos: Cornerback Pos: Wide Receiver Crosby-Ironton High, including three each in Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 190 Ht/Wt: 6-2 / 205 football and baseball and two in basketball... Year: Junior - 2L Year: Junior - 2L Three-time All-Conference in football; 3,400 total Home: Kewaskum, Wis. Home: Hudson, Wis. yards in three-year career with 24 rushing and H.S.: Kewaskum HS H.S.: Hudson HS 11 passing touchdowns... Had 267 tackles and an interception on defense... Member of the National Honor Society and Honor Roll, and an 2003 (So): Started all 11 games at wide reciever; academic letterwinner. • All-NSIC Candidate 2003 (So): Started nine games at corner and is only BSU player with 11 starts at receiver in 2003... Finished third on team in receptions (31), Personal: Bernard James Baratto, born Feb. BSU’s only returning defensive back with more than four starts in 2003... Helped BSU secondary receiving yardage (459) and touchdowns (5). 6, 1984... Son of James and DeAnna Baratto... Two receptions, 57 yards, touchdown at Minot Father played tight end at Bemidji State in 1974- finish second in NSIC in pass efficiency defense (108.7, NSIC games only)... Recorded 31 State (9/6)... Four catches, 54 yards, touchdown 75 after transferring from Itasca (Minn.) CC... vs MSU-Moorhead (10/4)... Four catches, 27 James Baratto had 31 catches for 344 yards tackles (18 solo) with one tackle-for-loss... Two interceptions (20 yards) and seven passes broken yards, TD at Winona State (10/11)... Two catches, and two TDs in two years with the Beavers... season-high 65 yards vs Southwest Minnesota Majoring in construction management. up; nine passes defensed tied for ninth in the NSIC (all games). State (10/18); also had a two-point PAT catch... Baratto: Defensive Stats Four tackles (two solo) vs Chadron State Two catches, 61 yards, career-long 47-yard Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU (9/13/03)... Two tackles (two solo), one TFL (-10) touchdown catch vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15). 2002 Redshirt at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20/03)... Three tackles 2003 10 11-27-38 2.0-6 0.5-2 0-0 0 (two solo), 20-yard interception return at Northern 2002 (Fr): Second on team in receptions (22, tied), Career 10 11-27-38 2.0-6 0.5-2 0-0 0 State (10/25/03)... Six tackles (three solo), PBU vs third in receiving yards (324) and touchdowns Wayne State (11/7/03)... Five tackles (three solo), (3)... Three touchdown catches averaged 21 Career Highs: Defense yards, 6.3 yards more than his season average- Tackles: 7 vs SW Minnesota State (10/18/03); Solo two PBU vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15/03). Tackles: 3 vs SW Minnesota State (10/18/03); Assists: per-catch (14.7)... Had just two receptions for 12 4, twice; TFLs: 1.0 vs Chadron State (9/13/03); Sacks: 2002 (Fr): Started all 11 games at fox cornerback... yards in BSU’s first four games, but averaged 0.5 at Winona State (10/11/03). Led team with eight passes defensed... Second 2.9 catches per game over final seven contests... on team (tops amongst defensive backs) with two Also had two kickoff returns for 53 yards. Barry Bigelow #40 interceptions. Two-point conversion play vs Wayne State (9/28) for first career points scored... Career- Pos: Mike Linebacker Tied season high with three passes defensed high five catches, 96 yards, one touchdown vs Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 255 vs Minot State (9/7); broke up two of first three Northern State (10/5); also had a 37-yard kickoff Year: Junior - 2L Minot State pass attempts of the contest... Six return... Two receptions for 46 yards, including Home: Hibbing, Minn. tackles (2 solo) at Winona State (9/21)... Career- a 35-yard grab, vs Southwest State (10/19)... H.S.: Hibbing HS high nine tackles (6 solo), one tackle-for-loss (–4) vs Northern State (10/5)... Two tackles (1 solo), Four catches for 53 yards at MSU-Moorhead interception, PBU at Concordia-St. Paul (10/12)... (10/26)... Four receptions, 72 yards, career-high Three tackles (1 solo), three passes defensed vs two touchdowns at Minn.-Crookston (11/16). 2003 (So): Played in 10 games; finished with Southwest State (10/19)... Seven tackles (6 solo, eight tackles (2 solo) with 2.0 tackles-for-loss tied career high), forced fumble, interception at High School: Had 900 yards receiving and 10 and half a sack. Minn.-Crookston (11/16). touchdowns to help lead Hudson High to a Career-high three tackles (1 solo) vs Minn. school-record 8-2 season and the school’s first- State-Moorhead (10/4)... Two tackles, one tack- High School: Earned 12 varsity letters for ever state playoff berth as a senior... Earned first- le-for-loss (-1 yard) at Minot State (9/6). Kewaskum High (football-3, basketball-1, baseball- team all-state honors... Competed in state track 4, track-4)... Was an all-county and all-conference meet in both 100m and 400m relay; holds school 2002 (Fr-RS): Played in six games; no stats. selection in football, helping lead team to record in both events. consecutive state playoff berths and a conference 2001 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. championship... Holds 10 school records in track, >> continued including the indoor 55m and 400m and

2004 Football Media Guide 15 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 >> #83 Chad Christianson (cont’d) >> #99 Mitch Feierabend (cont’d) Ed Henry #54

Personal: Chad Robert Christianson... Born Personal: Mitchel J. Feierabend... Born Feb. Pos: Nose Guard Aug. 14, 1983... Son of Robert and Teresa 12, 1982... Son of Craig and Cathy Feierabend. Ht/Wt: 6-2 / 260 Christianson... Is a triplet; brother Eric is a Majoring in industrial technology. Year: Sophomore - TR sophomore quarterback on the BSU roster... Home: St. Cloud, Minn. Feierabend: Defensive Stats H.S.: St. Cloud Tech HS Majoring in physical education. Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU Christianson: Offensive Stats 2000 redshirt Rec G Rec Yds Avg. TD Lg 2001 4 5-3-8 1.0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2003 (Fr-RS): Transferred to St. John’s University, 2002 11 22 324 14.7 3 35 2002 11 8-9-17 1.0-1 0-0 0-0 0 where he was a member of the Johnnies’ unbeaten NCAA Division III national championship squad... 2003 11 31 459 14.8 5 47 2003 11 25-42-67 7.5-21 0-0 1-0 3 Recorded one tackle-for-loss in only appearance Total 22 53 783 14.8 8 47 Career 26 38-54-92 9.5-22 0-0 1-0 3 of the season vs Crown College (11/15). Career Highs: Receiving Career Highs: Defense Catches: 5 vs Northern State (10/5/02); Yards: 96 vs Total Tackles: 13 vs MSU-Mankato (8/28/03); Solo 2002 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Northern State (10/5/02); TDs: 2 vs Minn.-Crookston Tackles: 7 vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/03); Assists: 7 vs (11/16/02); Long Reception: 47 (TD) vs Minn.-Crookston MSU-Mankato (8/28/03); TFL: 2.0 vs SW Minnesota (11/15/03). State (10/18/03); INT: 1 vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/03); PBU: High School: Won eight varisty letters at St. 2 at Northern State (10/25/03). Cloud Tech, including three each in wrestling and Mitch Feierabend #99 track and two in football. Ryan Gall #56 Pos: Mike Linebacker Personal: Thomas Henry... Born Dec. 2, 1983... Ht/Wt: 6-2 / 230 Pos: Defensive End Son of Tom and Paula Henry... Majoring in social Year: Senior - 3L Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 220 studies and political science. Home: Brainerd, Minn. Year: Junior - 1L H.S.: Brainerd HS Home: Mora, Minn. H.S.: Mora HS Henry: Defensive Stats Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU 2002 redshirt • All-NSIC Candidate 2003a 1 1-0-1 1.0-2 0-0 0-0 0 2003 (So-Sq): Played in one game, no stats. Career 1 1-0-1 1.0-2 0-0 0-0 0 2003 (Jr): Started all 11 games at weak-side a- at St. John’s linebacker in first starting role as a football 2002 (Fr-RS): Played in two games; one assisted Career Highs: Defense tackle at Concordia-St. Paul (10/12). player, including high school... Finished third on Total Tackles: 1 vs Crown College (11/15/03); Solo team with 67 tackles (25 solo), fifth on team with Tackles: 1 vs Crown College (11/15/03); Assists: none; 7.5 tackles-for-loss (-21 yards)... Also recorded 2001 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Tackles for Loss: 1 vs Crown College (11/15/03). an interception, three passes broken up and a fumble recovery. High School: Earned seven varsity letters at Torry Joubert #37 Career-high 13 tackles (six solo) in 2003 Mora HS, including four in tennis, two in football opener vs MSU-Mankato... Four tackles (two and one in basketball... Helped lead football Pos: Cornerback solo), two TFLs (-10) vs SW Minnesota State team to 8-2 finish as a senior and conference Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 180 (10/18/03)... Four tackles (three solo), TFL (- titles in 1997 and 1999. Year: Senior - 2L 2), two passes defensed at Northern State Home: Port Arthur, Texas (10/25/03)... 12 tackles (career-high seven solo), Personal: Ryan Michael Gall... Born June 21, H.S.: Thomas Jefferson HS TFL (-2), forced fumble, interception, pass 1981... Majoring in business administration. broken up vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/03). Gall: Defensive Stats • All-NSIC Candidate 2002 (So): Played all 11 games as a reserve Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU linebacker... 17 tackles (8 solo) on the season. 2001 redshirt 2003 (Jr): Tied for NSIC lead in interceptions with Had four three-tackle games, vs Minot State 2002 2 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0.45 picks per game (all games)... Tied for 39th (0 solo, 9/7), Northern State (2 solo, 10/5), at 2003 1 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 in NCAA Division II in interceptions per game... Minn.-Duluth (2 solo, 11/2) and vs Minn.-Morris Career 3 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 In NSIC games only, 2nd in the league with 0.50 (2 solo, 11/9). oskies per game. Career Highs: Defense Three tackles (2 solo), 33-yard interception 2001 (Fr-RS): Played in four games as a reserve Total Tackles: 1 at Concordia-St. Paul (10/12/02); return vs MSU-Mankato (8/28)... Five tackles (4 Solo Tackles: none; Assists: 1 at Concordia-St. Paul linebacker... Eight tackles (5 solo) on the year... solo), PBU vs Chadron State (9/13)... Career-high (10/12/02). Career-high four tackles (1 solo) at Minn.-Morris six tackles (career-high 5 solo) at Concordia-St. (11-3). Paul (9/20)... Five tackles (3 solo), TFL (-1 yard), INT at Winona State (10/11)... Four tackles (3 2000 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. solo), INT vs SW Minnesota State (10/18)... Two tackles (2 solo), INT, fumble recovery, career-high High School: Letterwinner and team captain in two PBU at Northern State (10/25)... Tied career football, basketball and track at Brainerd High... highs with six tackles (5 solo) vs Wayne State Recorded 309 career tackles in football... Voted (11/7/03) in NSIC Metrodome Classic; career- Athlete of the Year... Academic All-State... All- long 39-yard INT return for touchdown... Five Conference, All-State Honorable Mention. tackles (3 solo) vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15).

2002 (So-TR): Played in three games, recorded two tackles... at Concordia-St. Paul (10/12); assist at MSU-Moorhead (10/26).

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16 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU >> #37 Torry Joubert (cont’d) James Midboe #91 Adam Noble #8

Prior to BSU: Transferred from Iowa Central Pos: Defensive End Pos: Wide Receiver Community College... Lettered in football at Ht/Wt: 6-4 / 235 Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 200 Thomas Jefferson High. Year: Junior - 2L Year: Senior - 3L Home: Climax, Minn. Home: Lancaster, Wis. Personal: Torry Joubert... Born May 30, 1982... H.S.: Climax HS H.S.: Lancaster HS Son of Charles and Judy Joubert... Majoring in design technology. • All-NSIC Candidate • All-NSIC Candidate Joubert: Defensive Stats Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU 2003 (So): Started all 11 games as a sopho- 2003 (Jr): Played in all 11 games with six starts... more... Finished eighth on team with 43 tack- 2002 3 0-2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Finished second on team in catches (37) and les (18 solo); third on team, second amongst 2003 11 30-15-45 2.5-5 0-0 5-93 6 receiving yards (519), tied BSU single-season defensive linemen, with 9.0 tackles-for-loss (-33 Career 14 30-15-45 2.5-5 0-0 5-93 6 record with 10 touchdown receptions. Second yards); tied for second on team with four sacks on team with 60 points scored. Career Highs: Defense (-26); also had one pass broken up. Three catches for 65 yards, career-long 54- Four tackles (two solo), two TFLs (-6), sack Total Tackles: 6, twice; Solo Tackles: 5, twice; Assists: yard catch in season opener vs MSU-Mankato (-5) at Minot State (9/6/03)... Five tackles (sea- 3 vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/03); TFL: 1.0, twice; INT: 1, five (8/28)... Four catches, 65 yards, two TDs at times; Long INT return: 39 vs Wayne State (11/7/03); son-high four solo) vs Chadron State (9/13/03)... PBU: 2 at Northern State (10/25/03). Four tackles (one solo), 1.5 sacks (-9), PBU at Minot State (9/6)... Four catches, 68 yards, three Winona State (10/11/03)... Six tackles (three TDs vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1)... Seven receptions INT return touchdowns: solo), TFL (-1) vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/03)... Eight for 109 yards and two TDs vs Minn.-Crookston 39 vs Wayne State (Neb.) (11/7/03) tackles (three solo), 1.5 sacks (-12) vs Minn.- (11/15). Crookston (11/15/03); has 19 tackles in two Also had two kick returns for 50 yards and Rob Kucher #83 career games vs Golden Eagles. two punt returns for 33 yards. Pos: Wide Receiver 2002 (Fr-RS): Won starting left end job in second 2002 (So): Played in just six games; missed five Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 205 game of season and started BSU’s final 10 of season’s final six games with injury... Still, Year: Senior - 3L games... Finished seventh on team, second tied for second on team with 22 receptions, was Home: Brooklyn Park, Minn. amongst defensive linemen, with 57 tackles (22 second with 371 yards and five touchdowns... H.S.: Champlin Park HS solo)... Led team in sacks (6.0) and tied for team Opened season with four consecutive games lead in tackles-for-loss... 61 yards on tackles- with a touchdown reception. for-loss seventh-most at BSU in a single season Four catches, 87 yards, one touchdown in 2003 (Jr): Appeared in 10 games as a reserve since 1971... One game with 10+ tackles. Four tackles (0 solo) in opener at MSU- season opener at MSU-Mankato (8/29)... Three wide receiver, made five starts... Six receptions receptions, 82 yards, career-long 49-yard catch, for 59 yards on the season. Mankato (8/29)... Four tackles (1 solo), TFL (–4) touchdown vs Minot State (9/7)... Career-high nine Two catches, 12 yards vs Chadron State vs Wayne State (9/28)... Seven tackles (1 solo), (9/13)... Two catches, 12 yards vs Minn.- sack (–10), PBU, blocked kick vs Northern State receptions, career-high 110 yards, touchdown at Crookston (11/15). (10/5)... Seven tackles (1 solo) at Concordia-St. Winona State (9/21)... Four catches, 74 yards, Paul (10/12)... Six tackles (3 solo), two sacks (– career-high two touchdowns vs Wayne State 2002 (So): Four catches for 24 yards... One 13), forced fumble, two PBU vs Southwest State (9/28); also had a 16-yard kickoff return...One catch, 14 yards vs Minn.-Morris (11/9). (10/19)... Eight tackles (5 solo), blocked kick at reception, nine yards vs Northern State (10/5)... MSU-Moorhead (10/26)... Three tackles (1 solo), Missed next five games with injury... Returned 2001 (Fr-RS): Three receptions for 59 yards... sack (–12) vs Minn.-Morris (11/9)... Career-high in season finale at Minn.-Crookston (11/16); one Season highs in catches (2) and yardage (45) at 11 tackles (career-high 7 solo), two sacks (–19) catch, nine yards. Southwest State (10/13). at Minn.-Crookston (11/16). 2001 (Fr): Hauled in 14 passes for 159 yards and 2001 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. 2000 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. two scores as a true freshman... Scored on two High School: Earned 10 varsity letters at Climax of final three catches of the season. High School: Two-sport letterwinner in football Six catches, 63 yards at Wayne State and track... Had 436 yards receiving and High in basketball (4), football (3) and track (9/22)... One catch, 40-yard touchdown vs MSU- averaged 15 yards per carry as a running back (3)... Helped lead football team to two State as a senior... Finished third in State 4x100 relay... appearances and was named all-conference Moorhead (10/20)... Four kickoff returns for 69 Member of the National Honor Society. and all-state after an 80-tackle senior season... yards against Winona State (9/15). Three-time basketball team MVP; averaged 20 Personal: Robert James Kucher... Born Nov. points and 10 rebounds per game... Three-time High School: All-State at wide receiver for 3, 1981... Son of Jim and Theresa Kucher... all-conference pick... State participant, All-State Lancaster High... 1,841 receiving yards, 26 Majoring in computer science. pick in discus and 4x100m relay. touchdowns as a senior; helped lead team a 14- 0 State Championship season. Kucher: Offensive Stats Personal: Robert James Midboe... Born May Rec. G Rec Yds Avg. TD Lg 10, 1983... Son of Duane and Kathy Midboe... Personal: Born May 1, 1982... Son of Robert and 2000 redshirt Majoring in biology. Diane Noble... Majoring in industrial technology. 2001 3 3 59 19.7 0 23 Midboe: Defensive Stats 2002 9 4 24 6.0 0 14 Noble: Offensive Stats Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK PBU BLK 2003 10 6 59 9.8 0 18 Rec G Rec Yds Avg. TD Lg 2001 redshirt Total 22 13 142 10.9 0 23 2001 10 14 159 11.4 2 40 2002 11 22-35-57 8.0-61 6.0-54 3 2 2002 6 22 371 16.9 5 49 2003 11 18-25-43 9.0-33 4.0-26 1 0 Career Highs: Receiving 2003 11 37 519 14.0 10 54 Catches: 2, three times; Yards: 45 vs Southwest State Career 22 40-60-100 17.0-94 10.0-80 4 2 Total 27 73 1,049 14.4 17 54 (10/13/01); Long Reception: 23 vs Southwest State (10/13/01). Career Highs: Total tackles: 11 at Minn.-Crookston Career Highs: Receiving (11/16/02); Solo Tackles: 7 at Minn.-Crookston Catches: 9 at Winona State (9/21/02); Yards: 110 (11/16/02); Assists: 2, twice; TFL: 2.0, three times; at Winona State (9/21/02); TDs: 3 vs Minn.-Duluth Sacks: 2.0, twice; PBU: 2 vs Southwest State (11/1/03); Long Reception: 54 vs MSU-Mankato (10/19/02). (8/28/03).

2004 Football Media Guide 17 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 Michael Nordyke #10 Nate Olson #86 Kyle Rambow #21 Pos: Wide Receiver Pos: Tight End Pos: Falcon Safety Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 170 Ht/Wt: 6-2 / 245 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 200 Year: Senior - 1L Year: Senior - 3L Year: Senior - 3L Home: Ukiah, Calif. Home: Jordan, Min. Home: Waconia, Minn. J.C.: Mendocino (Calif.) CC H.S.: Jordan HS H.S.: Waconia HS

• All-NSIC Candidate 2003 (Jr): Played in five games; no stats. 2003 (Jr): Played in six games as a reserve • 2003 Honorable Mention All-NSIC defensive back... Recorded seven tackles (5 2002 (So): Played in four games; one carry for solo) with two tackles-for-loss (-7 yards). 2003 (Jr-TR): Earned Honorable Mention All- five yards vs Minot State (9/7). Two tackles (1 solo) at Minot State (9/6)... NSIC honors after leading BSU in catches (49), Season-high three tackles (2 solo), TFL (-2) at receiving yardage (649) and all-purpose yardage 2001 (Fr-RS): Scored four touchdowns on Concordia-St. Paul (9/20). per game (128.7) in his debut season... Missed just 21 touches in 2001... Third on team in two games due to thumb injury, still finished rushing... 19 carries for 110 yards and two 2002 (So): Played in nine games as a reserve third in NSIC and tied for 48th nationally in touchdowns... Also had two catches for six yards at safety... Started two games at falcon safety... receptions per game (5.44), seventh in the NSIC and two touchdowns... Three kickoff returns Finished with 32 tackles (12 solo), one fumble and 64th nationally in receiving yards per game for 37 yards... Four carries for 64 yards in recovery and one PBU. (72.1), sixth in the NSIC and 42nd nationally in opener at Minot State (9/1)... Five carries, 27 Five tackles (3 solo) vs Minot State (9/7)... all-purpose yardage per game (128.7, 11th-best yards at Minn.-Morris (11/3)... Two carries, five Seven tackles (1 solo), one-half tackle-for-loss, in BSU history) and third in the NSIC and 34th yards, touchdown vs Minn.-Crookston (11/10)... PBU at Winona State (9/14)... Six tackles (2 solo) nationally in kick return average (24.7)... Returned Receiving touchdowns came vs Winona State vs Northern State (10/5)... Three tackles (1 solo) 16 kickoffs for 395 yards and six punts for 38 (9/15) and at Southwest State (10/13)... 20-yard vs Southwest State (10/19)... One solo tackle, yards on the season... Five or more receptions in kickoff return vs MSU-Moorhead (10/20). fumble recovery at Minn.-Duluth (11/2)... Four each of seasons’ final four games. tackles (2 solo) vs Minn.-Morris (11/9). 119 all-purpose yards vs MSU-Mankato (66 2000 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. rec, 46 kick return, 7 punt return; 8/28)... BSU 2001 (Fr-RS): Tied for seventh on the team season-high eight catches for 88 yards and a High School: Three-sport letterwinner at Jordan with 38 tackles (22 solo)... Led team with two touchdown at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20)... 173 High in football, basketball and baseball)... interceptions; 33 return yards... Two PBU. all-purpose yards at Winona State (tied season Notched 50 receptions for 900 yards in his career Six tackles (3 solo) in opener at Minot State high with 8 catches for 142 yards, 30 kick return; with two with 100-yard games... Also recorded (9/1)... Five tackles (4 solo) at Northern State 10/11)... Career-high 245 all-purpose yards at 120 tackles as a defender. (9/29)... Seven tackles (3 solo) at Southwest Northern State (71 rec, 151 on four kick returns State (10/13)... Six tackles (5 solo) vs Minn.- with 71-yard long, 18 punt return; 10/25)... Six Personal: Nathan Olson... Born July 1, 1982... Duluth (10/27)... 33-yard INT return at Wayne catches for 70 yards vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1)... 134 Son of Randy and Cindy Olson... Majoring in State (9/22)... Also returned four kickoffs for 34 all-purpose yards vs Wayne State (41-yard TD criminal justice. yards. rush, 59 rec, 26 kick return, 8 punt return; 11/7); 188 a-p yards vs Minn.-Crookston (40 rush, 96 Olson: Rushing Stats 2000 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. rec, 47 kick return, 5 punt return; 11/15). Rush G Att Yds Avg. TD Lg High school: Three-sport letterwinner at Waconia 2000 redshirt Prior to BSU: Named team MVP at Ukiah High in football, basketball and track... All-State 2001 10 19 110 5.8 2 33 HS; helped team to first-ever high school in both track and football... Led conference 2002 4 1 5 5.0 0 5 championship and was only player in league in rushing in junior and senior years... Helped 2003 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 to earn All-League honors on both offense and Waconia to state championship in 4x200 relay. Total 19 20 115 5.8 2 33 defense... At Mendocino C.C., finished fourth in the state in receiving and set school single-game Olson: Receiving Stats Personal: Kyle David Rambow... Born June 28, record with 16 receptions. Rec G Rec Yds Avg TD Lg 1981... Son of David and Simone Rambow... 2000 redshirt Majoring in pre-pharmacy. Personal: Michael Joseph Nordyke... Born April 2001 10 2 6 3.0 2 4 Rambow: Defensive Stats 23, 1983... Son of Richard Nordyke and Sandra 2002 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU Peterson... Majoring in pre-law. 2003 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 Total 19 2 6 3.0 2 4 2000 redshirt 2001 10 22-16-38 0-0 0-0 2-33 2 Nordyke: Receiving Stats Career Highs: Rushing 2002 9 12-20-32 0.5-0 0-0 0-0 1 Carries: 5, twice; Yards: 64 at Minot State (9/1/01); Rec G Rec Yds Avg. TD Lg 2003 6 5-2-7 2.0-7 0-0 0-0 0 TDs: 1, twice; Long Rush: 33 at Minot State (9/1/01). 2003 9 49 649 13.2 3 35 Career 25 39-38-77 2.5-7 0-0 2-33 3 Total 9 49 649 13.2 3 35 Career Highs: Receiving: Career Highs: Defense Catches: 1, twice; Yards: 4 at Southwest State Nordyke: Kick Return Stats Tackles: 7, twice; Solo Tackles: 5 vs Minn.-Duluth (10/13/01); TDs: 1, twice; Long Catch: 4 at Southwest (10/27/01); Assists: 6 at Winona State (9/21/02); TFL: KOR G Ret Yds Avg. TD Lg State (10/13/01). 1.0, twice; Interceptions: 1, twice; Long INT Return: 2003 9 16 395 24.7 0 71 33 at Wayne State (9/22/01); PBU: 1, three times. Total 9 16 395 24.7 0 71

Career Highs: Receiving Catches: 8, twice; Yards: 142 at Winona State (10/11/03); TDs: 1, three times; Long Reception: 35 vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15/03).

Career Highs: Kick Returns Returns: 4 at Northern State (10/25/03); Yards: 151 at Northern State (10/25/03); Long Return: 71 vs Northern State (10/25/03).

18 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU Billy Rodgers #47 Gabe Rodriquez #76 Nathan Sannes #4 Pos: Sam Linebacker Pos: Nose Guard Pos: Quarterback Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 210 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 285 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 205 Year: Senior - 1L Year: Senior - 3L Year: Junior - 2L Home: Plymouth, Minn. Home: Saginaw, Mich. Home: Fertile, Minn. Univ.: North Dakota State H.S.: Bridgeport HS H.S.: Fertile-Beltrami HS

2003 (Jr): Played 10 games... Finished with 24 2003 (So): Played in seven games with two starts 2003 (Jr-TR): Appeared in nine games for BSU as tackles (8 solo), five tackles-for-loss (-15 yards), at quarterback... Completed 17 of 35 passes a reserve safety; recorded 13 tackles, including half a sack (-2) and one forced fumble. for 228 yards and three touchdowns, with two 2.5 for loss (-13 yards)... 34-yard interception Tied career high with six tackles (1 solo) vs interceptions. return, tied for second-longest of the season, at Minot State (9/6). Chadron State (9/13)... Three tackles, half a sack Led team to seven touchdowns on 20 drives (-2) at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20)... Four tackles started (.389)... Team averaged 2.35 points per Prior to BSU: Played at North Dakota State (2 solo), career-high two tackles-for-loss (-7) vs drive with Sannes under center, compared to (2000-02); sat out 2000 as a redshirt, appeared Minn.-Duluth (11/1). 2.04 points per drive over the entire season... in three games in 2001 as a backup wideout Generated 529 yards on 105 snaps directing the with no stats... Moved to safety at NDSU in 2002 (So): Played all 11 games with seven offense; 5.04 yards per play bettered the team’s 2002, but did not appear in a game... Earned starts, including the last five games of the season average of 4.84 yards. letters in football, hockey and track Benilde-St. Margaret’s... Captained both the football and season... Finished with 44 tackles (16 solo) to Completed only attempt for 24 yards in track teams during his career, and was all- lead BSU’s defensive tackles and rank third backup role at Minot State (9/6)... Completed 2 conference in both as well. amongst linemen... Also had 4.5 tackles-for-loss of 3 passes for 16 yards in backup role vs MSU- and 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble Moorhead (10/4)... Completed 3 of 8 passes Personal: Daniel Joseph Rodgers... Born Oct. recovery and a PBU. for 33 yards and a touchdown in backup role 20, 1983... Son of Bill and Sally Rodgers... Had just five tackles in first three games of at Winona State (10/11)... Made first career Brother Danny is a sophomore wideout on the season... Lost starting job in Game 3 at Winona start vs Southwest Minnesota State (10/18); BSU roster... Majoring in sports management. State (9/21)... Six tackles (2 solo), 1.5 TFL, sack completed 7 of 14 passes for 115 yards, two Rodgers: Defensive Stats (–6) vs Wayne State (9/28)... Three tackles (2 touchdowns and an interception in the 41-3 BSU Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU solo), forced fumble, PBU vs Northern State victory; also rushed five times for one yard and a 2000a redshirt (10/5)... Regained starting job vs Southwest State touchdown... Started at Northern State (10/25), 2001a 3 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 (10/19); responded with six assisted tackles... but was benched after completing 1 of 6 passes 2002a 0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Five tackles (3 solo), fumble recovery at Minn.- for 13 yards and an interception... Completed 3 2003 9 8-5-13 2.5-13 1.0-10 1-34 0 Duluth (11/2)... Six tackles (season-high 4 solo), of 3 passes for 27 yards in backup role vs Wayne Career 12 8-5-13 2.5-13 1.0-10 1-34 0 sack (–5) vs Minn.-Morris (11/9)... Five tackles (1 State in NSIC Metrodome Classic (11/7). solo), 1.5 sacks (–7) at Minn.-Crookston (11/16). a at North Dakota State 2002 (Fr-RS): Appeared in two games as BSU’s Career Highs: Defense Tackles: 7, twice; Solo Tackles: 5 vs Minn.-Duluth 2001 (Fr-RS): Started all 11 games at defensive third quarterback... Started one drive, directed (10/27/01); Assists: 6 at Winona State (9/21/02); TFL: tackle... Finished season with 27 tackles (14 offense on four plays for 30 yards. 1.0, twice; Interceptions: 1, twice; Long INT Return: solo); five tackles-for-loss (–19 yards)... Third on One rush for –1 yard vs Wayne State (9/28)... 33 at Wayne State (9/22/01); PBU: 1, three times. team with 3 1/2 sacks (–15 yards). Credited with a successful PAT kick at MSU- Three tackles (1 solo) at Minot State (9/1) Moorhead (10/26). Danny Rodgers #88 in first collegiate game... Two tackles (1 solo), one-half TFL (–1) vs Winona State... Season-high 2001 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Pos: Wide Receiver Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 170 five tackles (1 solo), TFL (–1) at Wayne State Year: Sophomore - 1L (9/22)... Three tackles (2 solo), BSU season-best Prior to BSU: Earned 10 varsity letters at Fertile- Home: Plymouth, Minn. 2.5 sacks (–12 yards) at Northern State (9/29)... Beltrami HS, including four in baseball and three H.S.: Benilde-St. Margaret’s Three tackles (3 solo), sack (–1) vs Minn.-Duluth each in football and basketball... In football, (10/27)... Three tackles (2 solo) at Minn.-Morris earned All-Conference honors in 1999 and 2000 (11/3)... PBU vs Minn.-Crookston (11/10). and was named All-Region by the Grand Forks 2003 (Fr-RS): Appeared in three games; caught Herald and Conference Defensive MVP in 2000. one pass vs Wayne State (11/7) for six yards. 2000 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Personal: Nathan Ron Sannes... Born June 22, 2002 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. High school: Lettered in football and basketball 1983... Son of Ron and Lori Sannes... Majoring in at Bridgeport High. business administration. Prior to BSU: Earned honorable-mention all- Sannes: Passing Stats conference honors at safety for Benilde-St. Personal: Gabriel Aaron Rodriquez... Born Oct. Margaret’s in 2001... In 2000, piled up third-most Pass G A-C-INT Pct Yds TD Rate 10, 1981... Son of Joseph and Linda Rodriguez... receiving yards in school history. 2001 redshirt Majoring in criminal justice. 2002 2 0-0-0 .000 0 0 0 Personal: Daniel Joseph Rodgers... Born Oct. 2003 7 35-17-2 .486 228 3 120.15 20, 1983... Son of Bill and Sally Rodgers... Rodriquez: Defensive Stats Brother Billy is a senior safety on the BSU Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU Career 9 35-17-2 .486 228 3 120.15 roster... Majoring in sports management. 2000 redshirt Sannes: Rushing Stats 2001 11 14-13-27 5.0-19 3.5-15 0-0 1 Rush G Att Yds Avg TD Long Rodgers: Receiving Stats 2002 11 16-28-44 4.5-20 3.5-18 0-0 1 2001 redshirt Rec G Rec Yds Avg TD Lg 2003 10 8-16-24 5.0-15 0.5-2 0-0 0 2002 2 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 2002 redshirt Career 32 38-57-95 14.5-54 7.5-35 0-0 2 2003 7 8 5 0.6 1 12 2003 3 1 6 6.0 0 6 Career 9 9 4 0.4 1 12 Total 3 1 6 6.0 0 6 Career Highs: Defense Tackles: 6, four times; Solo Tackles: 4 vs Minn.-Morris Career Highs: Passing Career Highs: Receiving (11/9/02); Assists: 6 vs Southwest State (10/19/02); Att: 14 vs SW Minn. State (10/18/03); Comp: 7 vs SW Catches: 1 vs Wayne State (11/7/03); Yards: 6 vs TFL: 2.0 vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/03); Sacks: 2.5 at Minn. State (10/18/03); Yards: 115 vs SW Minn. State Wayne State (11/7/03); Long Reception: 6 vs Wayne Northern State (9/29/01); PBU: 1, twice. (10/18/03); TD: 2 vs SW Minn. State (10/18/03); INT: 1 , State (11/7/03). twice; Rating: 151.86 vs SW Minn. State (10/18/03).

2004 Football Media Guide 19 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 Cole Scott #73 Josh Smith #27 >> #75 Blaine Thomas (cont’d)

Pos: Offensive Guard Pos: Sam Linebacker rushing yardage, rushing touchdowns, passing Ht/Wt: 6-2 / 335 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 185 yardage, passing touchdowns, total offense and Year: Sr -1L Year: Junior - 2L points scored. Home: West Des Moines, Iowa Home: Badger, Minn. J.C.: Iowa Central C.C. H.S.: Badger HS 2000 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt.

2003 (Jr-TR): Lettered as a reserve offensive 2003 (So): Played in 10 games as a backup High school: Two-sport letterwinner at Lake lineman; played in season’s final two games, safety; recorded 11 tackles, with nine of 11 of the Woods High in football and hockey... started at left guard vs Wayne State in NSIC coming on special teams. Member of the National Honor Society. Metrodome Classic (11/7) in place of injured Assist on defense at Minot State (9/6) and Bryan Stoffel... Offense scored 92 points in two vs Southwest Minnesota State (10/18)... Three Personal: Born Dec. 6, 1981... Son of Dave games in which Scott appeared. games with two tackles: vs MSU-Moorhead Thomas and DeAnna Peilovich... Majoring in (10/4), two assists; vs SW Minnesota State, one business administration. Prior to BSU: Played offensive line at Valley HS solo, one assist; vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15), one and Iowa Central Community College. solo, one assist. Brian Vollbrecht #52 Pos: Offensive Guard Personal: Cole M. Scott... Born April 29, 1983... 2002 (Fr-RS): Played in three games; no stats. Ht/Wt: 6-3 / 285 Son of Mike and Jean Scott... Majoring in Year: So-1L education. 2001 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Home: Morristown, Minn. H.S.: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Rob Selb #78 High School: Earned three letters in basketball and two in football at Badger High... Had 303 all- Pos: Offensive Tackle purpose yards (208 rush, 95 rec) and five TDs in Ht/Wt: 6-5 / 290 one game... As a defender, had a two-INT game 2003 (Fr-RS): Lettered as a reserve offensive Year: Jr -2L and a 20-tackle game. lineman; played in four games. Home: Stillwater, Minn. H.S.: Stillwater Area HS Personal: Born Dec. 9, 1982... Son of Jay 2002 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. and Ardell Smith... Majoring in business administration. Prior to BSU: Played offensive line for Waterville- 2003 (So): Started all 11 games for BSU at left Elysian-Morristown High. Smith: Defensive Stats tackle; one of just four returning players who Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU started all 11 games in 2003. Personal: Brian Carl Vollbrecht... Born June 2001 redshirt Helped BSU record its school-record fifth 16, 1983... Son of Rick and Linda Vollbrecht... 2002 3 0-0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 consecutive season with 40 or more touchdowns Majoring in industrial technology. scored (49) and 20 or more passing touchdowns 2003 10 4-7-11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 (26), and protected quarterbacks Jason Smith Career 13 4-7-11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 Brice Vollbrecht #92 and Nathan Sannes to produce a school-record Career Highs: Defense Pos: Center sixth consecutive campaign with 2,000 or more Tackles: 2, three times; Solo tackles: 1, four times; Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 285 yards passing (2,218)... Also helped clear the way Assists: 2 vs MSU-Moorhead (10/4/03). Year: Sr-3L for running back Eddie Acosta, who graduated Home: Morristown, Minn. as the 10th-leading rusher in NCAA Division II Blaine Thomas #75 H.S.: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown history with 5,766 yards. Pos: Offensive Tackle Ht/Wt: 6-5 / 300 2002 (Fr-RS): Appeared in four games as a • All-NSIC Candidate Year: Sr -3L backup... Helped for a BSU offense which 2003 (Sr): Started all 11 games for BSU at Home: Williams, Minn. center... Has made 22 consecutive starts at recorded its school-record fourth consecutive H.S.: Lake of the Woods HS season with 1,800 or more rushing yards despite the position... Helped BSU record its school- starting four different players at halfback due to record fifth consecutive season with 40 or more injury... Played in just one road game, at Winona touchdowns scored (49) and 20 or more passing State (9/21). 2003 (Jr): Started 10 games at right tackle... touchdowns (26), and protected quarterbacks Helped BSU record its school-record fifth Jason Smith and Nathan Sannes to produce a 2001 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. consecutive season with 40 or more touchdowns school-record sixth consecutive campaign with scored (49) and 20 or more passing touchdowns 2,000 or more yards passing (2,218)... Also helped Personal: Robert Selb... Born July 20, 1982... (26), and protected quarterbacks Jason Smith clear the way for running back Eddie Acosta, who Son of William and Marie Selb... Majoring in and Nathan Sannes to produce a school-record graduated as the 10th-leading rusher in NCAA industrial technology. sixth consecutive campaign with 2,000 or more Division II history with 5,766 yards. yards passing (2,218)... Also helped clear the way for running back Eddie Acosta, who graduated 2002 (Jr): as the 10th-leading rusher in NCAA Division II Post-Season honors: history with 5,766 yards. • Honorable-Mention All-NSIC Started all 11 games for BSU at center... 2002 (So): Played in eight games as a reserve Helped block for a BSU offense which set school offensive lineman... Helped BSU to school- single-season records in 14 offensive categories, record fourth consecutive season with 300+ including rushing yardage, rushing touchdowns, points scored, 1,800+ rushing yards, 20+ passing passing yardage and touchdowns, total offense touchdowns and 4,000+ yards of total offense. and points scored.

2001 (Fr-RS): Lettered for BSU as a reserve 2001 (So): Moved to offensive line from defensive offensive lineman... Helped offense set school tackle; lettered as a backup offensive lineman. single-esason records in 22 categories including

20 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU 2000 (Fr-RS): Sat out season with an ankle injury 2004 BSU Football suffered in spring drills; medical hardship. RETURNING REDSHIRTS 1999 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Jacob Anderson #31 Robert Molstad #98 High School: Three-sport letterwinner at W- E-M High in Waterville, Minn., including three Pos: Buck Linebacker Pos: Buck Linebacker years in football, two years in baseball and one Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 255 Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 250 in basketball... All-Conference and All-Area Year: Fr-RS Year: Fr-RS selection... Helped Bucs to a 13-1 season in Home: Newfolden, Minn. Home: Champlin, Minn. 1997 and an 11-1 finish in 1998. H.S.: Marshall Co. Central HS H.S.: Champlin Park HS

Personal: Brice Michael Vollbrecht... Born April 2, 1981... Son of Rick and Linda Vollbrecht... Brady Blaufuss #69 Dan Nagengast #81 Younger brother Brian is a sophomore offensive Pos: Nose Guard Pos: Tight End lineman with the BSU team this year... Majoring Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 260 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 215 in criminal justice. Year: Fr-RS Year: Fr-RS Home: Valley City, N.D. Home: Plymouth, Minn. Tony Wanie #40 H.S.: Valley City HS H.S.: Wayzata HS Pos: Mike Linebacker Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 210 Year: So-1L Alvaro Carvajal #3 Tyler Olson #35 Home: Tomahawk, Wis. Pos: Running Back Pos: Running Back H.S.: Tomahawk HS Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 190 Ht/Wt: 5-10 / 200 Year: Jr-RS Year: Fr-RS Home: San Francisco, Calif. Home: Alvarado, Minn. 2003 (Fr-RS): Played in five games... Recorded J.C.: San Mateo (Calif.) CC H.S.: Warren-Alvaredo HS seven tackles (two solo) with one tackle-for-loss (-1 yard)... Six of seven tackles on the season came in the final two games. Zach Christ #34 Jeremy Pachal #33 Career-high four tackles (two solo), tackle- Pos: Will Linebacker Pos: Hawk Safety for-loss (-1) vs Wayne State (11/7)... Two tackles Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 230 Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 205 (one solo) vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15). Year: Fr-RS Year: Fr-RS Home: Buffalo, Minn. Home: Hayward, Wis. 2002 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. H.S.: Buffalo HS H.S.: Hayward HS Prior to BSU: Earned seven varsity letters at Tomahawk High, including three each in football Matt Davis #67 Chase Pearson #65 and wrestling and one in track... Named First- Team All-Region and All-Conference at lineback- Pos: Offensive Guard Pos: Offensive Guard/Center er as a senior in 2001, and also was second- Ht/Wt: 6-3 / 270 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 285 team all-conference at running back... Rushed Year: Fr-RS Year: Fr-RS for 600 yards and five touchdowns as a running Home: Princeton, Minn. Home: Roseau, Minn. back; recorded 88 tackles and two interceptions H.S.: Princeton HS H.S.: Roseau HS at linebacker... Honorable-mention all-confer- ence at linebacker in 2000. Jeremy Gettel #42 Chris Riopelle #72 Personal: Tony James Wanie... Born Sept. 4, Pos: Fullback Pos: Center 1983... Son of Diane Messinger... Majoring in Ht/Wt: 5-10 / 220 Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 265 sports management. Year: Fr-RS Year: Fr-RS Wanie: Defensive Stats Home: Stewart, Minn. Home: Warren, Minn. Year G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU H.S.: McLeod West HS H.S.: Warren HS 2002 redshirt 2003 5 2-5-7 1.0-1 0.0-0 0-0 0 Career 5 2-5-7 1.0-1 0.0-0 0-0 0 Seth Iverson #92 T.J. Schmitz #1

Career Highs: Defense Pos: Defensive End Pos: Falcon Safety Tackles: 4 vs Wayne State (11/7/03); Solo Tackles: 2 Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 230 Ht/Wt: 5-10 / 195 vs Wayne State (11/7/03); Assists: 2, twice; TFLs: 1 vs Year: Fr-RS Year: Fr-RS Wayne State (11/7/03). Home: Hatton, N.D. Home: Sebeka, Minn. H.S.: Hatton HS H.S.: Sebeka HS

Jeremiah Johnson #38 Anthony Schreiber #7 Pos: Hawk Safety Pos: Quarterback Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 190 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 165 Year: Fr-RS Year: Fr-RS Home: Glidden, Iowa Home: Berkeley, Ill. H.S.: Glidden-Ralston HS H.S.: Immaculate Conception HS

2004 Football Media Guide 21 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 RETURNING2004 BSU Football REDSHIRTS Charles Scott #70 Zach Stafford #90 Josh Templin #44 Pos: Offensive tackle Pos: Defensive Tackle Pos: Will Linebacker Ht/Wt: 6-4 / 315 Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 255 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 210 Year: Fr-RS Year: Fr-RS Year: Fr-RS Home: Rosemount, Minn. Home: Fergus Falls, Minn. Home: Baudette, Minn. H.S.: Rosemount HS H.S.: Fergus Falls HS H.S.: Lake of the Woods HS

2004 BSU Football NEWCOMERS

Cory Brewer Robert Cook Craig Danielson Jesse Dennison Pos: Cornerback Pos: Defensive Tackle Pos: Linebacker/ Fullback Pos: Running Back Ht/Wt: 5-8 / 190 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 290 Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 235 Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 215 Year: Jr-TR Year: Jr-TR Year: Fr-HS Year: Jr-TR Home: Gainesville, Ga. Home: Stonington, Ill. Home: Superior, Wis. Home: Walker, Minnn. J.C.: Rainey River (Minn.) J.C.: Lincoln (Ill.) H.S.: Superior J.C.: Rosemount

Jim Dervil Jeremy Engleman Mitch Eversman Chase Evertz Pos: Safety Pos: Offensive Line Pos: Linebacker Pos: Linebacker Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 185 Ht/Wt: 6-4 / 290 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 200 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 200 Year: Fr-TR Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Home: Naples, Fla. Home: Cresco, Iowa Home: Elk River, Minn. Home: Anoka, Minn. J.C.: Ft. Scott (Kan.) H.S.: Crestwood H.S.: Elk River H.S.: Anoka

Casey Fisher Randall Griffin Andrew Harris Andre Harrison Pos: Defensive Back Pos: Wide Receiver Pos: Linebacker Pos: Linebacker Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 195 Ht/Wt: 6-4 / 205 Ht/Wt: 5-10 / 205 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 215 Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Jr-TR Home: Pengilly, Minn. Home: Joliet, Ill. Home: Pequot Lakes, Minn. Home: Tulsa, Okla. H.S.: Nashwauk H.S.: Lockport Twp H.S.: Pequot Lakes J.C.: Butte (Calif.)

Adell Hawks Matt Heber Marshall Hendrix Joe Holsapple Pos: Safety Pos: Safety Pos: Cornerback Pos: Def./Off. Tackle Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 205 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 195 Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 180 Ht/Wt: 6-3 / 285 Year: Jr-TR Year: Fr-TR Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Home: Gainesville, Ga. Home: Mundelein, Ill. Home: St. Lousi, Mo. Home: Walker, Minn. J.C.: Rainey River (Minn.) Univ.: Colorado Mines H.S.: McCluer North H.S.: W-H-A

Brad Hopp Donald Jaeger Mike Johnson Kyle Jorgenson Pos: Wide Receiver Pos: Linebacker Pos: Linebacker Pos: WR / Safety Ht/Wt: 6-2 / 180 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 240 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 205 Ht/Wt: 6-2 / 180 Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-TR Home: Crowe City, Minn. Home: Elk River, Minn. Home: Duluth, Minn. Home: Princeton, Minn. H.S.: ACGC H.S.: Elk River H.S.: Duluth-Denfield Univ.: Winona State

Justin Kaney Josh Karch Jason Kunz John Larson Pos: Defensive Tackle Pos: Safety Pos: Safety Pos: Tight End Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 265 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 205 Ht/Wt: 5-10 / 180 Ht/Wt: 6-4 / 240 Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: So-TR Home: Wittenberg, Wis. Home: Moorhead, Minn. Home: Esko, Minn. Home: Littlefork, Minn. H.S.: W’berg-Birnamwood H.S.: Moorhead H.S.: Esko J.C.: Rainey River (Minn.)

22 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU 2004 BSU Football NEWCOMERS

Tim Larson Russell Lee Wyatt Lyness Nathan Mahlik Pos: Safety Pos: Offensive Line Pos: Fullback Pos: Offensive Line Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 190 Ht/Wt: 6-3 / 230 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 185 Ht/Wt: 6-5 / 315 Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Home: Lake Park, Minn. Home: Valley City, N.D. Home: Fargo, N.D. Home: Two Rivers, Wis. H.S.: Lake Park H.S.: Valley City H.S.: Fargo North H.S.: Manitowoc-Roncalli

Dustin Martin Michael McDonald Kyle McMartin Erick Newman Pos: Defensive Tackle Pos: Kicker/Punter Pos: Linebacker Pos: Running Back Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 305 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 160 Ht/Wt: 6-2 / 220 Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 190 Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Home: Moorhead, Minn. Home: Muskegon, Mich. Home: Osceola, Wis. Home: Naperville, Ill. H.S.: Moorhead H.S.: Catholic Central H.S.: Osceola H.S.: Downers Grove S

Josh Onesti Terrell Phelps Willy Plancher Tom Prout Pos: Cornerback Pos: Cornerback Pos: Cornerback Pos: Quarterback Ht/Wt: 5-6 / 140 Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 160 Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 170 Ht/Wt: 6-3 / 185 Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Jr-TR Year: Fr-HS Home: Wittenberg, Wis. Home: Lincolnton, Minn. Home: Naples, Fla. Home: Grand Forks, N.D. H.S.: W’berg-Bernamwood H.S.: Lincolnton J.C.: Ft. Scott (Kan.) H.S.: Red River

Corey Speaker Joe Stritesky Ryan Swenson James Thompson Pos: Offensive Line Pos: Quarterback Pos: Safety Pos: Wide Receiver Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 280 Ht/Wt: 6-1 / 180 Ht/Wt: 5-9 / 195 Ht/Wt: 6-2 / 185 Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Home: Baudette, Minn. Home: Ogilvie, Minn. Home: Fosston, Minn. Home: Drayton, N.D. H.S.: Lake of the Woods H.S.: Ogilvie H.S.: Fosston H.S.: Drayton

Jason Voigt Brent Vollbrecht Jared Weems David Wicklund Pos: WR / DB Pos: Quarterback Pos: Running Back Pos: Safety Ht/Wt: 6-3 / 180 Ht/Wt: 6-0 / 210 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 180 Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 200 Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Year: Fr-HS Home: St. Joseph, Minn. Home: Morristown, Minn. Home: Adel, Iowa Home: Kewaskum, Wis. H.S.: St. Cloud-Apollo H.S.: W-E-M H.S.: Adel-DeSoto-Minbun H.S.: Kewaskum

Ozzey Williams 2004 Roster Breakdowns Pos: Running Back By Class By State By Height Ht/Wt: 5-11 / 230 Freshmen ...... 56 California ...... 2 5-9 and under ...... 13 Year: Jr-TR True ...... 34 Florida ...... 2 5-10 - 5-11 ...... 6 - 19 Home: Toledo, Ohio Redshirt ...... 18 Georgia ...... 2 6-0 - 6-1 ...... 14 - 15 J.C.: Mesabi Range (Minn.) Transfers ...... 4 Illinois ...... 5 6-2 - 6-3 ...... 9 - 6 Sophomores ...... 6 Iowa ...... 4 6-4 - 6-5 ...... 5 - 3 Transfers ...... 2 Michigan ...... 2 Average height: ...... 5-11½ Juniors ...... 14 Minnesota ...... 51 Redshirt ...... 1 Missouri ...... 1 By Weight Transfers ...... 6 North Dakota ...... 6 180 and under ...... 15 Seniors ...... 13 Ohio ...... 1 181-200 ...... 21 Oklahoma ...... 1 201-220 ...... 19 By Experience Texas ...... 1 221-240 ...... 10 Started a Game in 2003 ...... 16 Wisconsin ...... 11 241-260 ...... 7 Played in 2003 ...... 24 261-280 ...... 4 Redshirted in 2003 ...... 19 281-299 ...... 8 New to the program ...... 45 300+ ...... 5 Average weight: ...... 222.8

2004 Football Media Guide 23 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 2004 BSU Football PRE-SEASON DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE xWR LT LG C RG RT zWR #80 Chad Christianson #78 Rob Selb #52 Brian Vollbrecht #77 Brice Vollbrecht #73 Cole Scott #75 Blaine Thomas #8 Adam Noble Jr-2L, 6-2, 205 Jr-2L, 6-5, 290 So-1L, 6-3, 285 Sr-3L, 6-1, 285 Sr-1L, 6-2, 335 Sr-3L, 6-5, 300 Sr-3L, 6-1, 200

#83 Rob Kucher #70 Charles Scott #67 Matt Davis #65 Chase Pearson #64 Robert Cook #61 John Keaveny #19 Randall Griffin Sr-3L, 6-1, 205 Fr-RS, 6-4, 315 Fr-RS, 6-3, 270 Fr-RS, 5-11, 285 Jr-TR, 5-11, 290 Fr-RS, 6-1, 280 Fr-HS, 6-4, 205 -OR- #65 Chase Pearson Fr-RS, 5-11, 285

jWR FB RB QB TE yWR #88 Danny Rodgers #42 Jeremy Gettel #25 Ozzey Williams #4 Nathan Sannes #86 Nate Olson #10 Michael Nordyke So-1L, 6-1, 170 Fr-RS, 5-10, 220 Jr-TR, 5-11, 230 Jr-2L, 6-0, 205 Sr-3L, 6-2, 245 Sr-1L, 5-9, 170

#85 Erick Newman #36 Jared Weems #35 Tyler Olson #7 Anthony Schreiber #89 John Larson #88 Danny Rodgers Fr-HS, 5-9, 190 Fr-HS, 5-11, 180 Fr-RS, 5-10, 200 Fr-RS, 5-11, 165 So-TR, 6-4, 240 So-1L, 6-1, 170

DEFENSE DE NG DT #91 James Midboe #76 Gabe Rodriquez #96 Barry Bigelow Jr-2L, 6-4, 235 Sr-3L, 6-0, 285 Jr-2L, 6-0, 255

#92 Seth Iverson #94 Dustin Martin #90 Zach Stafford Fr-RS, 6-1, 230 Fr-HS, 6-1, 305 Fr-RS, 6-1, 255 -OR- #66 Justin Kaney Fr-HS, 5-11, 265

SLB MLB WLB BLB #47 Billy Rodgers #99 Mitch Feierabend #49 Ben Baratto #98 Robert Molstad Sr-1L, 6-1, 210 Sr-3L, 6-2, 230 So-1L, 6-0, 235 Fr-RS, 6-1, 250

#27 Josh Smith #40 Tony Wanie #34 Zach Christ #31 Jacob Anderson Jr-2L, 5-11, 185 So-1L, 6-0, 210 Fr-RS, 5-11, 230 Fr-RS, 5-11, 255 -OR- #44 Josh Templin Fr-RS, 5-11, 210

FCB FS HS BCB #2 Torry Joubert #21 Kyle Rambow #38 Jeremiah #29 Chris Canter Sr-2L, 6-0, 180 Fr-RS, 5-10, 220 Johnson Jr-2L, 5-9, 190 Fr-RS, 5-11, 190

#5 Corey Brewer #1 T.J. Schmitz #33 Jeremy Pachal #23 Terrell Phelps Jr-TR, 5-8, 190 Fr-RS, 5-10, 195 Fr-RS, 6-1, 205 Fr-HS, 5-9, 160

24 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU Minnesota State Minot (N.D.) State Chadron (Neb.) State MAVERICKS BEAVERS EAGLES Game 1: Aug. 26, 2004 Game 2: Sept. 4, 2004 Game 3: Sept. 11, 2004 Mankato, Minn. (6:30 p.m.) Bemidji, Minn. (1:30 p.m.) Chadron, Neb. (1:00 p.m.) 41st meeting Sixth meeting Second meeting MSU-Mankato leads, 26-12-2 Bemidji State leads, 4-1 Chadron State leads, 1-0 QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS Location: ...... Mankato, Minn. Location: ...... Minot, N.D. Location: ...... Chadron, Neb. Founded/Enrollment: ...... 1868 (14,028) Founded/Enrollment: ...... 1913 (3,200) Founded/Enrollment: ...... 1911 (2,800) Affiliation: ...... NCAA Division II Affiliation: ...... NAIA Division I Affiliation: ...... NCAA Division II Conference: ...... North Central Conference: ...... Dakota Athletic 10 Conference: ... Rocky Mountain Athletic Nickname: ...... Mavericks Nickname: ...... Beavers Nickname: ...... Eagles School Colors: ...... Purple & Gold School Colors: ...... Green & Red School Colors: ...... Cardinal & White Home Field: ...... Blakeslee Stadium Home Field: ...... Home Field: ...... Elliott Field Jamrog Surface (capacity): ...... grass (7,000) Sivertson Surface (capacity): ...... grass (4,500) Smith Surface (capacity): ...... grass (3,500) President: ...... Dr. Richard Davenport President: ...... Dr. H. Erik Shaar President: ...... Dr. Thomas Krepel Athletic Director: ...... Kevin Buisman Athletic Director: ...... Rick Hedberg Athletic Director: ...... Brad Smith Athletic Trainer: ...... Jeff Chambers Athletic Phone: ...... (701) 858-3041 Athletic Trainer: ...... Don Watt Trainer Phone: ...... (507) 389-3229 Trainer Phone: ...... (308) 432-6340 Athletic Phone: ...... (507) 389-6111 SPORTS INFORMATION Athletic Phone: ...... (308) 432-6345 Athletic Fax: ...... (507) 389-2904 Director: ...... Sheila Green Gerding Athletic Fax: ...... (308) 432-6493 SID Phone: ...... (701) 858-3261 ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] SPORTS INFORMATION Football SID: ...... Shane Drahota SID Fax: ...... (701) 858-3136 Director: ...... Con Marshall SID Phone: ...... (507) 389-2625 Stroik Fugleberg Football Press Box: ..... (701) 858-3219 Eisenreich SID Phone: ...... (308) 432-6212 SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Web site: ...... msubeavers.com SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] SID Fax: ...... (507) 389-1923 SID Fax: ...... (308) 432-6466 SID Home: ...... (507) 317-2546 THE BEAVERS Football Press Box: ..... (308) 432-6348 Press Box: ...... (507) 389-5282/5283 Web site: ...... www.csc.edu/athletics Web site: ...... msumavericks.com 2003 record: ...... 7-3 / 7-2 DAC 10 (3rd) Final national ranking: ...... 18 (NAIA) Starters returning / lost: ...... 13 / 9 THE EAGLES THE MAVERICKS Letterwinners returning / lost: ...... 30 / na 2003 record: ...... 8-2 / 6-2 RMAC (2nd) 2003 record: ...... 0-11 / 0-7 NCC (10th) Final national ranking: ...... 23 AFCA / 24 d2fb Final national ranking: ...... none Lettermen returning / lost: ...... 38 / 18 Lettermen returning / lost: ...... 29 / 26 COACHING STAFF Starters returning / lost: ...... 17 / 9 Starters returning / lost: ...... 12 / 10 Head Coach ...... •Mike Sivertson (Minot State) Basic Offense: ...... offset I & ace Basic Offense: ...... West Coast Record (career/at MSU): ...... na / 25-16, 5th Basic Defense: ...... 4-4 Basic Defense: ...... 4-3 Career vs BSU: ...... 1-3 (.250) Football Phone: ...... (701) 858-4450 COACHING STAFF Best time to reach: ...... 7-9 am COACHING STAFF Assistants: .Jim Louis (DC/LB), Doug Patterson (OC/OL), Head Coach ...... •Brad Smith (Western Illinois) Head Coach ...... •Jeff Jamrog (Nebraska ‘88) Andy Heitkamp (RB/PK), Randy Nelson (DL) Record (career / at CSC): ...... 126-53-1, 18th / same Record (career/at MSU): ...... 0-0, 1st / 0-0, 1st Top returnee: ...... Tony Fugleberg (Sr, OG) Career vs BSU: ...... 1-0 (1.000) Career vs BSU: ...... 0-0 Football Phone: ...... (308) 432-6345 Football Phone: ...... (507) 389-1072 Best time to reach: ...... mornings Best time to reach: ...... mornings Assistants: Todd Auer (DC), Bill O’Boyle (OC), Jim Wiese Assistants: Dan McLaughlin (OC/OL), Carl Pelini (DC/ DB), Ken Gordon (LB), Spence Nowinsky (DT/Strength & (DB), John Reiners (special teams) Training), Jeff Sims (QB/WR), DeAntae Grixby (Offensive Top returnee: ...... Shawn Eisenreich (QB, Jr) Ass’t), Joe Klanderman (DE), Cory Shea (RB). Top returnee: ...... Adam Stroik (Sr, LB)

Opponent SID Contacts MINNESOTA STATE CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL NORTHERN STATE Football SID: ...... Shane Drahota Football SID: ...... Jennifer Foley Football SID: ...... Nick Kornder SID Phone: ...... (507) 389-2625 SID Phone: ...... (651) 641-8893 SID Phone: ...... (605) 626-7748 SID Fax: ...... (507) 389-1923 SID Fax: ...... (651) 641-8787 SID Fax: ...... (605) 626-3315 SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Web site: ...... http://www.msumavericks.com Web site: ...... http://www.csp.edu/athletics Web site: ...... http://www.northern.edu/athletics

MINOT (N.D.) STATE MINNESOTA STATE-MOORHEAD WAYNE STATE (NEB.) Football SID: ...... Sheila Green-Gerding Football SID: ...... Larry Scott Football SID: ...... Mike Grosz SID Phone: ...... (701) 858-3261 SID Phone: ...... (218) 477-2113 SID Phone: ...... (402) 375-7326 SID Fax: ...... (701) 858-3136 SID Fax: ...... (218) 477-3291 SID Fax: ...... (402) 375-7271 SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Web site: ...... http://www.msubeavers.com Web site: ...... http://www.msumdragons.com Web site: ...... http://www.wsc.edu/athletics

CHADRON STATE (NEB.) WINONA STATE MINNESOTA-CROOKSTON Football SID: ...... Con Marshall Football SID: ...... Mike Herzberg Football SID: ...... TBA SID Phone: ...... (308) 432-6212 SID Phone: ...... (507) 457-5776 SID Phone: ...... (218) 281-8414 SID Fax: ...... (308) 432-6466 SID Fax: ...... (507) 457-5479 SID Fax: ...... (218) 281-8430 SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] SID e-mail: ...... TBA Web site: ...... http://www.csc.edu/athletics Web site: ...... http://www.winona.edu/athletics Web site: ...... http://www.crk.umn.edu/people/athletics/

WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE Football SID: ...... Jim Thies Football SID: ...... Kelly Loft SID Phone: ...... (715) 425-3846 SID Phone: ...... (507) 537-7177 SID Fax: ...... (715) 425-4486 SID Fax: ...... (507) 537-6105 SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Web site: ...... http://www.uwrf.edu/sports Web site: ...... http://www.smsumustangs.com

2004 Football Media Guide 25 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 Wisconsin-River Falls Game 4: Sept. 18, 2004 // Bemidji, Minn. (1:30 p.m.) FALCONS Third meeting: series tied, 1-1 QUICK FACTS THE FALCONS Location / Founded (Enrollment): ...... River Falls, Wis. / 1854 (5,800) First Year of Football / Overall Record: ...... 1895 / 449-283-46 Affiliation/Conference: ...... NCAA Div. III / Wis. Intercollegiate. Ath. Conf. 2003 Record: ...... 2-7 / 2-5 WIAC (6th) Nickname / School Colors: ...... Falcons / Red & White Final national ranking: ...... none Home Field (surface; capacity): ...... Ramer Field (grass; 4,500) Starters - Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 16 / 6 - 42 / 11 Chancellor (interim): ...... Virgil Nylander Athletic Director (interim): ...... Rick Bowen COACHING STAFF Athletic Phone/Fax: ...... (715) 425-3900 / (715) 425-3696 Head Coach: ...... •John O’Grady (Wis.-River Falls ‘79) Record (career / at WRF): ...... 85-59-3, 16th / same SPORTS INFORMATION Record vs BSU: ...... 1-1 (.500) Director / Football SID: ...... Jim Thies Football Phone/Best Time to Reach: ...... (715) 425-3135 / contact SID SID Phone/Fax: ...... (715) 425-3846 / (715) 425-4486 Assistants: ...... Jamie Harrick, Kevin Bullis SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Football Press Box: ...... (715) 425-3746 / 3369 Top Returnee: ...... • John Peterlik (Sr, HB) O’Grady Peterlik Web site: ...... www.uwrf.edu/sports

Concordia-St. Paul Game 5: Sept. 25, 2004 // Bemidji, Minn. (1:30 p.m.) GOLDEN BEARS Sixth meeting: Concordia-St. Paul leads, 4-1 QUICK FACTS THE GOLDEN BEARS Location / Founded (Enrollment): ...... St. Paul, Minn. / 1893 (1,257) First Year of Football / Overall Record: ...... 1969 / 143-169-2 Affiliation/Conference: ...... NCAA Div. II / Northern Sun Intercollegiate 2003 Record: ...... 8-4 / 7-1 NSIC (t-1st) Nickname / School Colors: ...... Golden Bears / Blue & Gold Final national ranking: ...... rv AFCA / nr d2fb / Mineral Water Bowl Home Field (surface; capacity): ...... Griffin Stadium (turf; 6,000) Starters - Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 11/11 - 25/na President: ...... Dr. Robert Holst Athletic Director: ...... David Herbster COACHING STAFF Athletic Phone/Fax: ...... (651) 641-8700 / (651) 641-8787 Head Coach: ...... •Mark Mauer (Nebraska ‘81) Record (career / at CSP): ...... 0-0 (1st) / same SPORTS INFORMATION Record vs BSU: ...... 0-0 (.000) Director / Football SID: ...... Jen Foley Football Phone/Best Time to Reach: ...... (651) 603-6181 / contact SID SID Phone/Fax: ...... (651) 641-8893 / (651) 641-8787 Assistants: ...... Joe Florez (RB), Greg Flickinger (ST, DE), Lawrence SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Cole (DC, LB), Mike Einspahr (OC, QB), Oliver Soukup (DL), Mike Football Press Box: ...... (651) 263-0247 Cunningham (OL), Russel Gary (DB), Dave Hood (OLB) Mauer McNear III Web site: ...... www.csp.edu/athletics Top Returnee: ...... • James McNear III (Jr, QB)

Southwest Minnesota State Game 6: Oct. 2, 2004 // Marshall, Minn. (1:30 p.m.) MUSTANGS 37th meeting: Southwest Minn. State leads, 20-15-1 QUICK FACTS THE MUSTANGS Location / Founded (Enrollment): ...... Marshall, Minn. / 1967 (3,600) First Year of Football / Overall Record: ...... 1968 / 132-225-5 Affiliation/Conference: ...... NCAA Div. II / Northern Sun Intercollegiate 2002 Record: ...... 3-8 / 1-7 NSIC (t-8th) Nickname / School Colors: ...... Mustangs / Brown & Gold Final national ranking: ...... none Home Field (surface; capacity): ...... Mattke Field (grass; 5,000) Starters - Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 12/10 - 34/18 President: ...... Dr. David Danahar Athletic Director: ...... Dr. Howard Gauthier COACHING STAFF Athletic Phone/Fax: ...... (507) 537-7271 / (507) 537-6578 Head Coach: ...... •Eric Eidsness (Sioux Falls ‘92) Record (career / at SMSU): ...... 0-0 (1st) / same SPORTS INFORMATION Record vs BSU: ...... 0-0 (.000) Director / Football SID: ...... Kelly Loft Football Phone/Best Time to Reach: ...... (507) 537-7097 / contact SID SID Phone/Fax: ...... (507) 537-7177 / (507) 537-6578 Assistants: ...... Atif Austin (DB), Butch Barry (OL), Lyle SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Eidsness (RB, ST), Darin Nix (DB), Tim Steinbach (DC) Football Press Box: ...... (507) 537-6105 Eidsness Denson Web site: ...... www.smsumustangs.com Top Returnee: ...... • Ray Denson (Jr, WR)

Winona State Game 7: Oct. 9, 2004 // Bemidji, Minn. (1:30 p.m.) WARRIORS 67th meeting: Winona State leads, 39-26-1 QUICK FACTS THE WARRIORS Location / Founded (Enrollment): ...... Winona, Minn. / 1858 (7,300) First Year of Football / Overall Record: ...... 1895 / 306-414-25 Affiliation/Conference: ...... NCAA Div. II / Northern Sun Intercollegiate 2003 Record: ...... 11-2 / 7-1 NSIC (t-1st) Nickname / School Colors: ...... Warriors / Northwestern Purple & White Final national ranking: ...... 8 AFCA / 13 d2fb / NCAA Quarterfinals Home Field (surface; capacity): ...... Maxwell Field (artificial; 3,000) Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 8/16 - n/a President: ...... Dr. Darrell Krueger Athletic Director: ...... Larry Holstad COACHING STAFF Athletic Phone/Fax: ...... (507) 457-5210 / (507) 457-5479 Head Coach: ...... •Tom Sawyer (Winona State ‘83) Record at WSU/ Career Record: ...... 66-27 (9th) / same SPORTS INFORMATION Record vs BSU: ...... 7-0 (1.000) Director / Football SID: ...... Mike Herzberg Football Phone/Best Time to Reach: ...... (507) 457-5213 / contact SID SID Phone/Fax: ...... (507) 457-5576 / (507) 457-5479 Assistants: ...... Bryan Hiller (OL), Larry Holstad (WR), Brian Curtin (DB), SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Matt Entz (DL) Football Press Box: ...... (507) 457-5222 Sawyer Samp Web site: ...... www.winona.edu/athletics Top Returnee: ...... • Chris Samp (Sr, WR)

26 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU Minnesota-Crookston Game 8: Oct. 16, 2004 // Bemidji, Minn. (1:30 p.m.) GOLDEN EAGLES 12th meeting: Bemidji State leads, 10-1 QUICK FACTS THE GOLDEN EAGLES Location / Founded (Enrollment): ...... Crookston, Minn. / 1993 (1,700) First Year of Football / Overall Record: ...... 1994 / 45-54 Affiliation/Conference: ...... NCAA Div. II / Northern Sun Intercollegiate 2003 Record: ...... 2-9 / 1-7 NSIC (t-9th) Nickname / School Colors: ...... Golden Eagles / Maroon & Gold Final national ranking: ...... none Home Field (surface; capacity): ...... Ed Widseth Field (grass; 2,000) Starters - Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... n/a Chancellor: ...... Dr. Velmer S. Burton, Jr. Athletic Director: ...... Stephanie Hegelson COACHING STAFF Athletic Phone/Fax: ...... (218) 281-8422 / (218) 281-8430 Head Coach: ...... •Shannon Stassen (Valley City (N.D.) State ‘95) Record at UMC/ Career Record: ...... 3-19 (3rd) / same SPORTS INFORMATION Record vs BSU: ...... 0-2 (.000) Director / Football SID: ...... Mike Bakken Football Phone/Best Time to Reach: ...... (218) 281-8425 / contact SID SID Phone/Fax: ...... (218) 281-8414 / (218) 281-8430 Assistants: ...... Steve Olson (DL), Dave Hennings (QB), Mark SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Dufner (LB), Scott Butt (OL), Steve Laqua (OC) Football Press Box: ...... (218) 281-8037 Stassen Web site: ...... www.crk.umn.edu/people/athletics Top Returnee: ...... • Justin Buzby (Sr, LB)

Northern State Game 9: Oct. 23, 2004 // Aberdeen, S.D. WOLVES 28th meeting: Northern State leads, 15-11-1 QUICK FACTS THE WOLVES Location / Founded (Enrollment): ...... Aberdeen, S.D. / 1901 (3,000) First Year of Football / Overall Record: ...... 1902 / 494-312-32 Affiliation/Conference: ...... NCAA Div. II / Northern Sun Intercollegiate 2003 Record: ...... 7-4 / 5-3 NSIC (t-4th) Nickname / School Colors: ...... Wolves / Maroon & Gold Final national ranking: ...... none Home Field (surface; capacity): ...... Swisher Field (grass; 6,000) Starters - Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 11/12 - 27/11 President: ...... Dr. Patrick J. Schloss Athletic Director: ...... Bob Olson COACHING STAFF Athletic Phone/Fax: ...... (605) 626-3336 / (605) 626-2238 Head Coach: ...... •Ken Heupel (Northern State ‘83) Record (career / at NSU): ...... 38-28 (7th) / same SPORTS INFORMATION Record vs BSU: ...... 2-4 (.333) Director / Football SID: ...... Nick Kornder Football Phone/Best Time to Reach: ...... (605) 626-2543 / contact SID SID Phone/Fax: ...... (605) 626-7748 / (605) 626-3315 Assistants: Jerry Dominquez (DC), Justin Iske (OC), David Snelling (DB), SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Matthew Rice (ST / TE), Jason Melcher (DL), Tefua Bloomfeld (RB), Football Press Box: ...... (605) 626-3988 Justin Briese (LB / ST), Derek Gackle (WR). Heupel Korrodi Web site: ...... www.northern.edu/athletics Top Returnee: ...... • Toby Korrodi (So, QB)

Minnesota State-Moorhead Game 10: Oct. 30, 2004 // Moorhead, Minn. DRAGONS 72nd meeting: MSU-Moorhead leads, 42-26-3 QUICK FACTS THE DRAGONS Location / Founded (Enrollment): ...... Moorhead, Minn. / 1887 (7,600) First Year of Football / Overall Record: ...... 1900 / 380-325-30 Affiliation/Conference: ...... NCAA Div. II / Northern Sun Intercollegiate 2003 Record: ...... 3-8 / 2-6 NSIC (t-6th) Nickname / School Colors: ...... Dragons / Scarlet & White Final national ranking: ...... none Home Field (surface; capacity): ...... Alex Nemzek Stadium (grass; 6,000) Starters - Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 9/13 - 37/18 President: ...... Dr. Roland Barden Athletic Director: ...... Dr. Alphonso Scandrett COACHING STAFF Athletic Phone/Fax: ...... (218) 477-2622 / (218) 477-5825 Head Coach: ...... •Ralph Micheli (Macalester ‘70) Record (career / at MSM): ...... 56-56-2 (12th) / 85-119-2 (22nd) SPORTS INFORMATION Record vs BSU: ...... 6-5 (.545) Director / Football SID: ...... Larry Scott Football Phone/Best Time to Reach: ...... (218) 236-2051 / 9-11 a.m. SID Phone/Fax: ...... (218) 477-2113 / (218) 477-2550 Assistants: Robin Abraham (LB), Kent MacLeod (OC), Dan Lind (DC/DB) SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Football Press Box: ...... (218) 477-2130 Micheli Zentgraf Web site: ...... www.msumdragons.com Top Returnee: ...... • Jason Zentgraf (Sr, OL)

Wayne State (Neb.) Game 11: Nov. 6, 2004 // Minneapolis, Minn. (8:30 p.m.) // HHH Metrodome WILDCATS 11th meeting: series tied, 5-5 QUICK FACTS THE WILDCATS Location / Founded (Enrollment): ...... Wayne, Neb. / 1910 (3,600) First Year of Football / Overall Record: ...... 1912 / 346-398-40 Affiliation/Conference: ...... NCAA Div. II / Northern Sun Intercollegiate 2002 Record: ...... 3-8 / 2-6 NSIC (t-6th) Nickname / School Colors: ...... Wildcats / Black & Gold Final national ranking: ...... none Home Field (surface; capacity): ...... Memorial Stadium (grass; 3,500) Starters - Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 15/6 - 32/20 President: ...... Dr. Richard Collings Athletic Director: ...... Eric Schoh COACHING STAFF Athletic Phone/Fax: ...... (402) 375-7520 / (402) 375-7120 Head Coach: ...... •Scott Hoffman (Nebraska ‘78) Record at WSC / Career Record: ...... 12-31 (4th) / 28-54 (8th) SPORTS INFORMATION Record vs BSU: ...... 1-3 (.250) Director / Football SID: ...... Mike Grosz Football Phone/Best Time to Reach: ...... (402) 375-7315 / contact SID SID Phone/Fax: ...... (402) 375-7326 / (402) 375-7271 Assistants: ...... Monty Roe (DC), Bob SID e-mail: ...... [email protected] Majeski (OC); Curran White (DL); Ted Hall (OL); Bump Christianson (LB); Football Press Box: ...... (402) 375-7316 Tyler Maas (WR); Brent Pradia (DB); Joe Evenson (DE/DL) Hoffman Edwards Web site: ...... www.wsc.edu/athletics Top Returnee: ...... • Brett Edwards (Sr, QB)

2004 Football Media Guide 27 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 2004 Bemidji State Opponents SCHEDULE GRID

NSIC Opponents BSU CSP UMC MSM NSU SMS WSC WSU

Sept. 25 Oct. 16 Oct. 30 Oct. 23 Oct. 2 Nov. 6 Oct. 9 -- Bemidji State 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 2 Oct. 30 Oct. 23 Nov. 6 -- Concordia-St. Paul 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 Oct. 9 Nov. 6 Oct. 30 Oct. 23 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 -- Minnesota Crookston 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 30 Oct. 16 Nov. 6 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 2 Oct. 23 -- MSU-Moorhead 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

Oct. 23 Oct. 2 Oct. 30 Sept. 25 Nov. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 -- Northern State 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 Oct. 30 Oct. 23 Oct. 9 Nov. 6 Oct. 16 Sept. 25 -- SW Minnesota State 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

Nov. 6 Oct. 23 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 30 -- Wayne State (Neb.) 8:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 Nov. 6 Oct. 2 Oct. 23 Oct. 16 Sept. 25 Oct. 30 -- Winona State 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m.

Non-Conf. Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Game 6 Game 7 Game 8 Game 9 Game 10 Game 11 MSU- Aug. 26 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Mankato BEMIDJI ST. Okla. Panhandle Northern Iowa C’cordia-St. Paul St. Cloud St. Minn.-Duluth Upper Iowa North Dakota Augustana Neb.-Omaha Minot State Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 n/a BEMIDJI ST. Jamestown Huron Dakota State U. of Mary Dickinson St. Mayville St. S. Dakota Tech Valley City St. Black Hills St.

Chadron Aug. 28 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 n/a State Minn.-Duluth Adamis State BEMIDJI ST. Fort Hays St. Colo. Mines Fort Lewis Mesa State Neb.-Kearney Western St. N.M. Highlands UW-River Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 n/a Falls C’cordia-St. Paul BEMIDJI ST. Pac. Lutheran UW-Eau Claire UW-Platteville UW-Whitewater UW-Stout UW-Oshkosh UW-La Crosse UW-Stevens Pt.

2004 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference COMPOSITE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 St. Cloud State @ Wayne State (Neb.) 6:00 p.m. Upper Iowa @ Southwest Minn. State noon Concordia-St. Paul @ Wayne State (Neb.) 12:30 p.m. Bemidji State @ Minnesota State-Mankato 6:30 p.m. Minn.-Duluth @ MSU-Moorhead 1:00 p.m. Winona State @ MSU-Moorhead 1:00 p.m. Winona State at Missouri Western State 6:30 p.m. Wayne State (Neb.) @ Panhandle State 1:00 p.m. Bemidji State @ Northern State 1:30 p.m. Western New Mexico @ Winona State 1:00 p.m. Minn.-Crookston @ Southwest Minn. St. 1:30 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Augustana @ Minn.-Crookston 1:00 p.m. Southwest Minn. State @ Peru State 1:00 p.m. Wisconsin-River Falls @ Bemidji State 1:30 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 MSU-Moorhead @ Northwest Missouri State 1:00 p.m. Concordia-St. Paul @ MSU-Mankato 6:30 p.m. Wayne State (Neb.) @ Winona State 12:30 p.m. Concordia-St. Paul @ Augustana 7:00 p.m. St. Cloud State @ Northern State 7:00 p.m. Bemidji State @ MSU-Moorhead 1:00 p.m. Northern State @ Minn.-Crookston 1:30 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Southwest Minn. St. @ Concordia-St. Paul 1:30 p.m. Minn.-Crookston @ St. Cloud State 7:00 p.m. Minn.-Crookston @ Wayne State (Neb.) 12:30 p.m. Southwest Minn. St. @ Winona State 1:00 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Concordia-St. Paul @ Bemidji State 1:30 p.m. 20TH NSIC Metrodome Football Classic SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 MSU-Moorhead @ Northern State 2:30 p.m. Northern State @ Augustana noon (H.H.H. Metrodome - Minneapolis, Minn.) Wayne State (Neb.) @ Nebraska-Kearney 1:00 p.m. Northern State vs Southwest Minn. St. 10:00 a.m. Truman (Mo.) State @ Winona State 1:00 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Concordia-St. Paul vs Winona State 1:30 p.m. Southwest Minn. St. @ Waldorf (Iowa) 1:00 p.m. Wayne State (Neb.) @ MSU-Moorhead 1:00 p.m. MSU-Moorhead vs Minn.-Crookston 5:00 p.m. Minn.-Duluth @ Concordia-St. Paul 1:30 p.m. Winona State @ Minn.-Crookston 1:30 p.m. Wayne State (Neb.) vs Bemidji State 8:30 p.m. Minot State (N.D.) @ Bemidji State 1:30 p.m. Bemidji State @ Southwest Minn. St. 1:30 p.m. Concordia (Minn.) @ MSU-Moorhead 1:30 p.m. Northern State @ Concordia-St. Paul 1:30 p.m. NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL PLAYOFFS Saturday, November 20 First Rounds SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Saturday, November 27 Quarterfinals Bemidji State @ Chadron State (Neb.) noon Winona State @ Bemidji State 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 4 Semifinals Minn.-Crookston @ Nebraska-Omaha 1:00 p.m. Concordia-St. Paul @ Minn.-Crookston 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 11 National Championship Wis.-River Falls @ Concordia-St. Paul 1:30 p.m. MSU-Moorhead @ Southwest Minn. St. 1:30 p.m. Florence, Ala. 3:00 p.m. MSU-Moorhead @ South Dakota 2:00 p.m. Wayne State (Neb.) @ Northern State 7:00 p.m. Nebraska-Kearney @ Northern State 3:00 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 Peru State @ Wayne State (Neb.) 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 5th Annual MIAA/NSIC Mineral Water Bowl Augustana @ Southwest Minn. St. 7:00 p.m. Southwest Minn. St. @ Wayne State (Neb.) 12:30 p.m. Excelsior Springs, Mo. 1:00 p.m. Winona State @ South Dakota State 7:00 p.m. Northern State @ Winona State 12:30 p.m. NSIC Team (TBD) vs. MIAA Team (TBD) Minn.-Crookston @ Bemidji State 1:30 p.m. MSU-Moorhead @ Concordia-St. Paul 1:30 p.m.

28 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004

2003 Recap BSU 2003 Results 2003 Recap: Game 1 2003 Recap: Game 2 Date Opponent Result MINN. ST-MANKATO MINOT STATE Aug. 28 Minn. St.-Mankato W, 12-10 Aug. 28, 2003 // Bemidji, MInn. Sept. 6, 2003 // Minot, N.D. Sept. 6 at Minot State W, 48-0 W, 12-10 (1-0 / 0-0 NSIC) W, 48-0 (2-0 / 0-0 NSIC) Sept. 13 (12) Chadron Statea L, 22-43 Sept. 20 • at Concordia-St. Paul L, 14-28 Bemidji State picked up its fourth interception Bemidji State rode a dominant effort by its Sept. 27 bye of the afternoon in the game’s final seconds to defense and a record performance by junior Oct. 4 • MSU-Moorheadbc W, 23-15 turn away Minnesota State-Mankato, 12-10. quarterback Jason Smith to a 48-0 shutout Oct. 11 • at Winona State L, 21-40 Torry Joubert’s first career interception victory over Minot State, its biggest win in this, Oct. 18 • Southwest Minn. State W, 41-3 capped the four-pick day by the BSU the fifth meeting of the “Beaver Bash” rivalry. Oct. 25 • at Northern State W, 48-42 secondary and helped seal Bemidji State’s first BSU allowed just 133 yards of total offense, Nov. 1 • Minn.-Duluth L, 21-34 win over a current member of the North Central forced four turnovers, scored a touchdown on Nov. 7 • vs Wayne Stated W, 45-21 Conference since 1973. an interception return and allowed Minot State Nov. 15 • Minn.-Crookston W, 47-35 Linebacker Jon Aamot ended two to run just one play - a second-quarter punt a- Shrine Game consecutive Mankato drives with an - on BSU’s side of the 50-yard line. b- Battle for the Axe c- Homecoming interception in the end zone in the first quarter; The shutout was BSU’s first since a 37-0 d- NSIC Metrodome Classic; HHH Metrodome; Minneapolis, Minn. Aamot had just one interception in 33 career win over Southwest State, Oct. 19, 2002. BSU games entering the season. has shut out Minot State twice in five all-time Records Set in 2003 Senior running back Eddie Acosta rolled meetings and held it to less than 10 points Individual... up 151 yard and a touchdown on 33 carries. three times. • Head Coach Jeff Tesch The 33 carries were most for Acosta since a BSU allowed just 133 yards of total offense, - BSU career record for coaching wins against 37-carry effort on Sept. 8, 2001 at St. Thomas, including just 40 passing yards. It is the first conference foes (34) and his yardage total gave him his 23rd career time BSU has allowed fewer than 50 passing 100-yard rushing game. yards in a game since Oct. 2, 1999. • LB Jon Aamot BSU’s special teams struggled, as true Jason Smith helped support the stellar - 4 INT tied BSU season record for LB freshman punter Jason Baez had a punt defensive effort, tying his career high with four blocked and fumbled a snap on BSU’s first touchdown passes. • RB Eddie Acosta two drives, and freshman kicker David Hagen Eddie Acosta finished with 21 carries for - 10th on Division II career rushing list (5,766) missed both of his PAT kick attempts. 106 yards and a touchdown. It was his 24th - BSU career records in: The Beavers won despite turning the ball career 100-yard rushing effort, lifting him rushing yards (5,766) over five times. past Michigan Tech’s Jim Van Wagner (4,788, rushing attempts (1,038) Maverick safety Jared Ziemke had 10 1973-76) for 22nd place on the NCAA’s career rushing touchdowns (64) tackles, two interceptions and recovered a rushing leaderboards. yards per carry (5.55) fumble in the contest. rushing yards per game (122.7) total offense (5,766) Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F touchdowns responsible for (74) Minn. State-Mankato 7 3 0 0 10 Bemidji State 7 14 21 6 48 all-purpose yards (6,785) Bemidji State 0 0 6 6 12 Minot (N.D.) State 0 0 0 0 0 all-purpose yards per game (144.4) 1 8:00 M - Jamie VanDenElzen 5 run (Ryan Caperoon kick) 0-7 1 7:38 B - Adam Noble 21 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 7-0 2 1:31 M - Ryan Caperoon 30 0-10 2 9:29 B - Josh Pomerleau 35 interception return (David Hagen kick) 14-0 total points scored (450) 3 13:07 B - Anthony Acosta 41 run (David Hagen kick failed) 6-10 5:35 B - James Johnson 32 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 21-0 touchdowns scored (74) 4 4:15 B - Eddie Acosta 3 run (David Hagen kick blocked) 12-10 3 12:21 B - Eddie Acosta 1 run (David Hagen kick) 28-0 7:33 B - Adam Noble 29 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 35-0 - NSIC career records (conf. games only): 2:31 B - Chad Christianson 19 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 42-0 4th in rushing yards (3,245) 4 8:55 B - Colby Wright 3 run (David Hagen kick blocked) 48-0 1st in scoring (286) - 48 carries vs MSU-Moorhead (10/4/03) set BSU single-game record and tied NSIC mark - BSU season-record 297 rushing attempts Team Statistics Individual Statistics Team Statistics Individual Statistics MSK BSU RUSHING (att-yds) BSU MSU RUSHING (att-yds) FIRST DOWNS 14 24 MSK Bobby Ruffin (19-36); Jamie FIRST DOWNS 23 10 BSU Eddie Acosta (21-106); Shane RUSHES-YDS (net) 32-91 46-188 VanDenElzen (5-33); Evin Baylis (1-10); RUSHES-YDS (net) 56-176 32-93 Bundy (10-41); Austin Schneider (3-25); • DE Adam Coughlin PASSING YDS (net) 187 237 Roderick Warren (1-6); Mike Lawrence PASSING YDS (net) 241 40 Colby Wright (14-18); team (1-0); Jason - 2 interception return TDs tied BSU season and TOTAL OFFENSE 70-278 80-425 (1-4); Chad Metelak (5-2). TOTAL OFFENSE 76-417 51-133 Smith (7-<-14>). Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 BSU Eddie Acosta (33-151); Anthony Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 MSU Neal Graham (13-83); Lee career records Punt returns (yds) 1-10 1-7 Acosta (1-41); Jason Smith (8-24); Colby Punt returns (yds) 6-12 0-0 Oldenburg (3-14); N. Fielding (6-10); Kickoff returns (yds) 3-46 2-46 Wright (1-2); team (3-<-30>). Kickoff returns (yds) 1-14 6-86 Harry Mills (1-<-1>); Cole Ritter (5-<-5>); INT returns (yds) 2-58 4-33 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) INT returns (yds) 3-71 0-0 William Doremus (4-<-8>). • S Marty Humeniuk Punts (no-avg) 6-41.0 2-41.0 MSK Chad Metelak (24-13-2-103); Punts (no-avg) 4-36.5 9-36.1 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) - 14.5 tackles-for-loss, BSU season record for DB Fumbles - lost 1-0 5-3 Jamie VanDenElzen (14-9-2-84). Fumbles - lost 4-1 1-1 BSU Jason Smith (19-13-0-217). Penalties - yards 3-40 4-50 BSU Jason Smith (34-19-2-237). Penalties - yards 8-47 10-132 MSU Lee Oldenburg (10-6-2-23); Time of Possession 29:54 30:06 RECEIVING (rec-yds) Time of Possession 38:31 21:29 William Doremus (5-2-1-17); N. Fielding 3rd Down Conversions 8-18 6-14 MSK Evin Baylis (8-106); Mike 3rd Down Conversions 8-16 1-13 (4-0-0-0). • WR Adam Noble 4th Down Conversions 1-2 1-5 Lawrence (4-14); Bobby Ruffin (3-31); 4th Down Conversions 2-3 0-0 RECEIVING (rec-yds) - 10 TD receptions tied BSU season record Sacks by (no-yds) 0-0 1-12 Zach Stover (3-13); Ryan Steele (2-6); Sacks by (no-yds) 3-19 0-0 BSU Adam Noble (4-65), Matt McElroy Sal Shabazz (1-11); Kurt Sand (1-6). (3-37); Chad Christianson (2-57); James Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. Central BSU Michael Nordyke (5-66); Adam Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central Johnson (1-32); Chip Lindquist (1-24); End of game: 9:36 p.m. / Noble (3-65); Chad Christianson (3-35); End of game: 4:05 p.m. / Austin Schneider (1-22); Jason Hicks Team... elapsed: 2:36 Jason Hicks (3-26); James Johnson (2-20); elapsed: 2:35 (1-8); Eddie Acosta (1-<-4>). • BSU season-record 322 pass attempts Weather: 66 degrees / wind E5-10 / Eddie Acosta (2-7); Rob Kucher (1-18). Weather: 85 degrees / wind 5 / partly MSU Harry Mills (4-19); Erickson (2-11); cloudy INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) sunny Louis Brown (1-11); Ronnie Patrick (1-<-1>). Officials: R Greg Swan, U Tony Dooher, MSK Jared Ziemke (2-58). Officials: unavailable INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) Record Streaks Continued... L Jeff Johnson, LJ Dave BSU Jon Aamot (2-0); Torry Joubert BSU Josh Pomerleau (1-35); Billy Robinson, FJ Rolf Erickson, (1-33); Kurtis Woodard (1-0). Rodgers (1-34); Tom Maus (1-2). • Sixth consec. winning season SJ Rick DeGardner TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 5) MSU none • Sixth consec. season with 6+ wins MSK Kurt Kurzawa (3-9-0.5); Adam TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 5) • Sixth consec. season with 2000+ passing yards Stroik (2-10-0); Jared Ziemke (6-4-0); BSU Josh Pomerleau (3-2-1.5); Marty Joel Iverson (2-8-0); Jordan Malone Humeniuk (0-5-1.5). • Fifth consec. season with 20+ passing TDs (6-2-0); Calen Wilson (4-3-0); Sean Hall MSU R. Haumptman (6-8-1.5); Andrew • Fifth consec. season with 60+ TDs responsible for (1-6-0); Mitch Salsbery (2-4-0); Mark Wierson (5-5-0); Steven Hunter (4-6-1.0); Geyer (3-2-0). Shaun Cozort (5-3-1.0); Riley Price (3- • Sixth consec. season with 5,000+ all-purpose BSU Mitch Feierabend (6-7-0); Marty 3-0); Casey Larson (3-3-2.5); Marquis yards (only six seasons in school history) Humeniuk (9-2-0); Kurtis Woodard (4- Tucker (1-5-0); Blaine King (1-5-0); Grad • Fifth consec. season with 300+ points scored (only 5-0.5); Josh Pomerleau (2-4-0.5); Tom Gallier (0-5-0). Maus (3-2-0); Jon Aamot (2-3-1.0); Ben SACKS (no-yds) five seasons in school history) Jacobson (1-4-1.0). BSU Josh Pomerleau (1.0-7); Nic Wentz • Fifth consec. season with 40+ TDs scored (only five SACKS (no-yds) (1.0-7); James Midboe (1.0-5). MSK none MSU none seasons in school history) BSU Ben Jacobson (1.0-12)

2004 Football Media Guide 29 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 2003 Recap: Game 3 2003 Recap: Game 4 2003 Recap: Game 5 CHADRON STATE CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL MINN. ST-MOORHEAD Sept. 13, 2003 // Bemidji, MInn. Sept. 20, 2003 // St. Paul, MInn. Oct. 4, 2003 // Bemidji, MInn. L, 22-43 (2-1 / 0-0 NSIC) L, 14-28 (2-2 / 0-1 NSIC) W, 23-15 (3-2 / 1-1 NSIC)

The 12th-ranked Chadron State Golden Eagles Concordia-St. Paul ran its winning streak For a half, it looked as if the Bemidji State lived up to their billing in a 43-22 victory over over Bemidji State to four consecutive games football team would take the coveted Battle Bemidji State. and remained unbeaten all-time against the Axe, the fifth-oldest traveling trophy in Division The game was a back-and-forth battle early Beavers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, posting a II football, and plant it squarely between the on, with the teams tied at 14-14 at the end of 28-14 win in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate eyes of the visiting Minnesota State-Moorhead the first quarter despite Chadron holding a two- Conference opener for both teams. Dragons. After all, the Beavers held a 17-0 to-one advantage in yards gained, 142-70. The game threatened to become a shootout lead at the break and outgained the Dragons BSU had a spark of life midway through the early, with the offenses scoring on the first on offense 245 yards to 31. third quarter, forcing a safety on a running play three possessions of the contest. MSU-Moorhead assembled a valiant after a David Hagen punt pinned the Golden From there, however, the pace of the game second-half rally, eventually falling by just eight Eagles at their own one-yard line. BSU took the slowed and Bemidji State’s offense was able to points, 23-15, on Bemidji State’s 77th annual free kick and needed just six plays to score as generate just one drive covering more than 16 Homecoming game. Smith found Matt McElroy from 27 yards out. yards the rest of the contest. Until an 11-play, Eddie Acosta carried a school-record 48 BSU’s two-point conversion attempt failed, 83-yard touchdown drive which brought BSU times for 205 yards and one touchdown. During leaving the Beavers staring at a 28-22 deficit. within 28-14 early in the fourth quarter, the the contest, Acosta became the NSIC’s career Chadron iced the game with another pair Beavers managed 32 plays for 28 yards over a leader in rushing touchdowns (41) and became of Eisenreich scoring passes - both to Mike span of nine drives. just the 17th back in NCAA history to top 5,000 Wahlstrom - from 18 yards out with 46 seconds For the game, BSU managed just 217 yards career yards. to play in the third and from 16 yards out with of total offense, including just 14 net yards on The Dragons managed just 31 yards less than five minutes to play in regulation. The the ground. BSU generated 159 of its 217 total of offense in the first half, and not a single defense also did its part, holding BSU to zero yards on its two touchdown drives, but only 58 Moorhead drive covered more than eight yards. yards of total offense on eight snaps in the yards on its other 11 drives. The Dragons had minus-nine yards rushing on fourth quarter. Concordia-St. Paul improved to 4-1 all-time eight carries for the half. Chadron State rolled up 500 yards of total against Bemidji State with the win and has won BSU’s defense held Moorhead to two punts offense on a Bemidji State defensive unit which each of the last four meetings in the series. The and an interception on its three drives, and just through two games in 2003 was one of the top- Golden Bears are 3-0 against the Beavers in 23 yards of total offense, in the fourth quarter rated units in the nation. BSU had allowed just St. Paul, winning by an average of 15.7 points to seal the Homecoming and Battle of the Axe 10 points and 411 total yards of offense in its per game. victories. BSU has won each of the last four first two games combined. Battle of the Axe games.

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F #12 Chadron (Neb.) State 14 6 16 7 43 Bemidji State 7 0 0 7 14 Minn. State-Moorhead 0 0 7 8 15 Bemidji State 14 0 8 0 22 Concordia-St. Paul 14 7 7 0 28 Bemidji State 7 10 6 0 23 1 8:23 C - Beau Sheets 34 pass from Shawn Eisenreich (Ryan Mackey kick) 0-7 1 12:24 C - Chris Washington 3 run (Brody Johnson kick) 0-7 1 6:54 B - Adam Noble 6 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 7-0 5:49 B - Eddie Acosta 1 run (David Hagen kick) 7-7 11:29 B - Adam Noble 30 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 7-7 2 12:22 B - Eddie Acosta 1 run (David Hagen kick) 14-0 2:23 B - Austin Schneider 4 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 14-7 6:08 C - Joseph Mapson 6 pass from James McNear (Brody Johnson kick) 7-14 5:05 B - David Hagen 22 field goal 17-0 0:07 C - Travis McCovey 4 run (Ryan Mackey kick) 14-14 2 5:54 C - Chris Washington 6 run (Brody Johnson kick) 7-21 3 4:40 B - Chad Christianson 14 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick failed) 23-0 2 6:09 C - Ryan Mackey 19 field goal 14-17 3 10:36 C - Chris Washington 3 run (Brody Johnson kick) 7-28 2:45 M - Joe Larson 25 run (Clint Greer kick) 23-7 0:00 C - Ryan Mackey 42 field goal 14-20 4 14:09 B - Michael Nordyke 16 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 14-28 4 14:13 M - Josh Wilhelm 3 pass from Jon Frykman (Chad Davison pass) 23-15 3 10:22 C - Beau Sheets 14 pass from Shawn Eisenreich (Johnnie Young pass) 14-28 7:05 B - team safety 16-28 4:53 B - Matt McElroy 27 pass from Jason Smith (Smith pass failed) 22-28 0:46 C - M. Wahlstrom 18 pass from Shawn Eisenreich (Matt Scheele pass) 22-36 4 4:41 C - M. Wahlstron 16 pass from Shawn Eisenreich (Ryan Mackey kick) 22-43

Team Statistics Individual Statistics Team Statistics Individual Statistics Team Statistics Individual Statistics CSC BSU RUSHING (att-yds) BSU CSP RUSHING (att-yds) MSM BSU RUSHING (att-yds) FIRST DOWNS 28 12 CSC Austin Forster (24-98); Travis Covey FIRST DOWNS 13 21 BSU Anthony Acosta (1-20); Eddie FIRST DOWNS 12 25 MSM Joe Larson (3-66); Tim Zupke RUSHES-YDS (net) 49-170 26-63 (6-37); Nathan Liess (9-18); Johnnie Young RUSHES-YDS (net) 25-14 50-151 Acosta (16-18); Jason Smith (8-<-24>). RUSHES-YDS (net) 24-110 60-230 (7-37); Ryan Larson (4-3); Jesse Lhotka PASSING YDS (net) 330 137 (1-14); M. Wahlstrom (1-4); Erik Osborne PASSING YDS (net) 203 237 CSP Chris Washington (32-89); James PASSING YDS (net) 128 158 (2-2); Jon Frykman (8-2). TOTAL OFFENSE 87-500 56-200 (1-3); Shawn Eisenreich (5-1); Don Cestnik TOTAL OFFENSE 56-217 78-388 McNear (10-40); Aaron Cawthorn (6-16); TOTAL OFFENSE 55-238 82-388 BSU Eddie Acosta (48-205); Jason Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 (1-0); Beau Sheets (1-<-5>). Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 Josh Raphael (1-5); Kyle Verley (1-1). Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 Smith (5-24); Colby Wright (4-9); team Punt returns (yds) 5-34.6 9-38.2 BSU Eddie Acosta (16-47); Anthony Punt returns (yds) 3-25 5-102 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) Punt returns (yds) 2-0 5-102 (1-<-2>); Nathan Sannes (1-<-3>); Kickoff returns (yds) 4-119 8-133 Acosta (2-14); Austin Schneider (2-3); Kickoff returns (yds) 5-82 3-45 BSU Jason Smith (31-17-2-203). Kickoff returns (yds) 5-87 3-50 Michael Nordyke (1-<-3>). INT returns (yds) 1-<-1> 0-0 Jason Smith (6-<-1>). INT returns (yds) 1-12 2-0 CSP James McNear (26-16-1-237); INT returns (yds) 2-0 2-23 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) Punts (no-avg) 5-34.6 9-38.2 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) Punts (no-avg) 7-42.0 4-38.8 Nate Harrington (2-0-0-0). Punts (no-avg) 6-35.8 4-39.2 MSM Jon Frykman (31-14-2-128). Fumbles - lost 1-0 1-0 CSC Shawn Eisenreich (35-23-0-330); Fumbles - lost 1-1 1-1 RECEIVING (rec-yds) Fumbles - lost 3-1 0-0 BSU Jason Smith (18-10-1-142); Penalties - yards 8-68 3-26 Erik Osbrne (1-0-0-0); Nathan Liess (1-0- Penalties - yards 3-22 6-44 BSU Michael Nordyke (8-88); Adam Penalties - yards 8-56 13-140 Nathan Sannes (3-2-0-16); Eddie Acosta Time of Possession 38:54 21:06 0-0); Mitch Barry (1-0-0-0). Time of Possession 24:19 34:06 Noble (3-62); Chad Christianson (3-22); Time of Possession 21:05 38:55 (1-0-1-0). 3rd Down Conversions 10-17 6-15 BSU Jason Smith (30-13-1-137). 3rd Down Conversions 3-11 11-18 Matt McElroy (2-20); Eddie Acosta (1-11). 3rd Down Conversions 4-12 6-17 RECEIVING (rec-yds) 4th Down Conversions 0-1 0-0 RECEIVING (rec-yds) 4th Down Conversions 1-2 1-2 CSP Joseph Mapson (7-81); Jeff 4th Down Conversions 0-1 2-3 MSM Chad Davison (6-62); Josh Sacks by (no-yds) 1-8 2-14 CSC Beau Sheets (7-115); M. Sacks by (no-yds) 3-9 4-33 Amundson (3-72); Mike Thompson (2- Sacks by (no-yds) 2-11 1-9 Wilhelm (3-25); Rolan Sessions (2-23); Wahlstrom (7-92); Johnnie Young (4-29); 37); Devan Grell (1-24); Aaron Cawthorn Derek Blackburn (2-14); Tim Zupke (1-4). Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central Austin Forster (2-40); Ben Woodhead Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central (1-16); Wesley Hill (1-10); Chris Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central BSU Chad Christianson (4-54); Michael End of game: 4:25 p.m. / (2-28); Rob Bieritz (1-26). End of game: 4:35 p.m. / Washington (1-<-3>). End of game: 4:18 p.m. / Nordyke (4-47); Adam Noble (2-35); James elapsed: 2:55 BSU Matt McElroy (6-68); Chad elapsed: 3:05 INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) elapsed: 2:48 Johnson (1-12); Eddie Acosta (1-10). Weather: 66 degrees / wind SW5-10 / Christianson (2-20); Rob Kucher (2-12); Weather: 74 degrees / wind calm / sunny BSU Jon Aamot (1-12). Weather: 61 degrees / wind SW calm / INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) mostly cloudy Adam Noble (1-20); Anthony Acosta (1- Officials: R Dick Eldridge; U Scott Schoaf; CSP Russh Armstrong (1-0); Chris partly cloudy MSM Josh Hagen (1-0); Jason Satter (1-0). Officials: R Pete Cheely, U Mike 13); Austin Schneider (1-4). L Greg Soderberg; LJ George Chaney (1-0). Officials: R Greg Swan, U Tony Dooher, BSU Kurtis Woodard (1-23); Chris Bukowski, L Darren Pladson, INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) Winn; FJ Jason Frank; SJ TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 5) L Jeff Johnson, LJ Dave Canter (1-0). LJ Dick Hommerding, FJ Les CSC Amos Davis (1-<-1>). Stacy Jameson BSU Jon Aamot (8-2-1.0); Kurtis Robinson, FJ Rolf Erickson, TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 5) Skunberg, SJ Ben Franson BSU none. Woodard (8-1-1.0); Josh Pomerleau SJ Rick DeGardner MSM Brandon Schlenner (7-10-1.5); TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 6) (6-0-1.0); Torry Joubert (5-1-1.0); Marty Mike Gudgell (4-8-1.5); Matt Asuma CSC Jeff Rusher (2-9-1.0); Eric Barker Humeniuk (4-2-1.0); Mitch Feierabend (6-5-2.0); Jason Satter (5-5-0); Jason (1-6-0); Mitch Barry (3-3-0); Rob Evans (3-3-0); Seth Quivey (5-0-0). Hastad (2-8-0); Josh Hagen (2-7-0.5); (2-4-0.5). CSP Jeremy Axel (4-2-1.0); Brian Doyle Chad Olson (5-3-0); Aaron Olson (1-4-0). BSU Kurtis Woodard (5-7-0); Marty (3-3-0.5); Phil Alejandrino (2-4-1.5); BSU Kurtis Woodard (7-2-0.5); Marty Humeniuk (4-7-2.5); Seth Quivey (6-2-0); Travis Mellor (2-3-1.0). Humeniuk (5-3-1.5); Jon Aamot (3-2-0). Jon Aamot (1-6-0.5); Mitch Feierabend SACKS (no-yds) SACKS (no-yds) (2-4-1.0); Gabe Rodriquez (1-5-0); Tom BSU Jon Aamot (1.0-5); Gabe MSM Mike Gudgell (1.0-3); Brandon Maus (1-5-0). Rodriquez (0.5-2); Barry Bigelow (0.5-2). Schlenner (0.5-4); Micah Tysver (0.5-4). SACKS (no-yds) CSP Joe Peters (1.0-12); Jeremy Axel BSU Ben Jacobson (1.0-9). CSC Jeff Rusher (0.5-4); Rob Evans (1.0-7); Travis Johansen (1.0-7); Brandon (0.5-4). Sullivan (1.0-7). BSU Billy Rodgers (1.0-10); Marty Humeniuk (1.0-4).

30 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU 2003 Recap: Game 6 2003 Recap: Game 7 2003 Recap: Game 8 WINONA STATE SOUTHWEST MINN. ST. NORTHERN STATE Oct. 11, 2003 // Winona, MInn. Oct. 18, 2003 // Bemidji, MInn. Oct. 25, 2003 // Aberdeen, S.D. L, 21-40 (3-3 / 1-2 NSIC) W, 41-3 (4-3 / 2-2 NSIC) W, 48-42 (5-3 / 3-2 NSIC)

Bemidji State struck first, taking the opening Bemidji State used a 28-point second quarter, Bemidji State trailed 21-0 with 7:39 to play in kickoff and assembling a 15-play, 80-yard the biggest single-quarter scoring output by the first quarter, was out-gained 569-327, and touchdown drive, but Winona State answered the team in nearly two years, to blow open a turned the ball over four times. Northern State with 34 unanswered points, including 20 in the 41-3 rout of Southwest Minnesota State. freshman quarterback Toby Korrodi shredded third quarter alone, to blow open an eventual After a dismal first quarter which saw BSU the BSU secondary, throwing for 421 yards 40-21 Warrior victory. hold the ball for just 2:39 and generate seven and four touchdowns. Junior receiver Michael Nordyke had a huge yards of offense on six snaps, the Beavers And yet, Bemidji State won in the only day for the Beavers, hauling in eight passes for rebounded and put up four touchdowns in the category which ultimately matters, rallying for 142 yards and a touchdown. BSU’s remaining second quarter to put the game away. an improbable 48-42 victory. receivers combined for 10 catches for just 38 Sophomore quarterback Nathan Sannes BSU’s first four drives ended punt- yards in the contest. made his first career start and finished 7-of- interception-fumble-punt and generated just 35 For the third time in four games, BSU failed 14 for 115 yards, two touchdowns and an yards of offense. But Jason Smith came off the to get a running game going. The Beavers interception. bench and completed 20 of 34 passes for 198 managed just 97 yards on 37 carries and failed Defensive end Adam Coughlin had a 20- yards and four touchdowns, complementing to score a rushing touchdown for the first time yard interception return touchdown to help a BSU defense which forced a season-high since Aug. 29, 2002 at Minn. State-Mankato. stake the Beavers to a 14-0 lead. It was the seven turnovers, to help lead the comeback. Bemidji State’s offense imploded in the first touchdown on an interception by a BSU Northern State picked up two big-play third quarter, turning the ball over on each of defensive lineman since Oct. 20, 2001. touchdowns in the second quarter to pad its its first three snaps from scrimmage in the half Sannes was intercepted on the first BSU lead, but a late Eddie Acosta touchdown left with all three turnovers leading to Winona State drive of the second half, leading to the only BSU trailing by just seven points at the half. touchdowns. In total, BSU ran just six plays for Mustang score of the game - a 31-yard field After BSU grabbed the lead, 48-42, with a loss of 18 yards on its first four drives of the goal by Eric Oldenkamp. 10:38 to play in the fourth quarter, its defense second half. BSU has won six in a row from the took over. Northern State gained just three first Winona State came into the contest ranked Mustangs, and seven of the last eight. In the downs the rest of the game, and BSU forced No. 18 in the nation. BSU falls to 0-2 this season last three meetings in the series, BSU has out- three turnovers to seal the victory. and 0-3 since making the move to Division II scored SMSU by a combined margin of 130- On Sept. 29, 2001, Northern State held a against nationally-ranked opponents. 17, including 78-3 the last two years alone. 23-6 lead over BSU at halftime, but the Beavers BSU still trails the all-time series, 15-20-1, but rallied with 27 unanswered points in the third in games played in Bemidji leads 8-7-1. and fourth quarters and won 47-46 in overtime.

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F Bemidji State 7 0 0 14 21 Southwest Minnesota State 0 0 3 0 3 Bemidji State 14 14 6 14 48 #18 Winona State 7 7 20 6 40 Bemidji State 0 28 6 7 41 Northern State 21 14 0 7 42 1 8:17 B - Chad Christianson 6 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 7-0 2 12:59 B - Eddie Acosta 2 run (David Hagen kick failed) 6-0 1 13:57 N - Deacon Burns 5 run (Owen Olson kick) 0-7 1:41 W - Chris Samp 36 pass from Andy Nett (Steve Opgenorth kick) 7-7 10:54 B - Adam Coughlin 22 INT return (Chad Christianson pass) 14-0 8:30 N - Ronnie Cruz 2 run (Owen Olson kick) 0-14 2 0:50 W - Curtis Jepsen 19 run (Steve Opgenorth kick) 7-14 8:08 B - Matt McElroy 9 pass from Nathan Sannes (David Hagen kick) 21-0 7:31 N - Matt Pinto 9 pass from Toby Korrodi (Owen Olson kick) 0-21 3 11:18 W - Alan Hartung 9 pass from Brian Wrobel (Steve Opgenorth kick) 7-21 0:28 B - Austin Schneider 4 pass from Nathan Sannes (David Hagen kick) 28-0 2:56 B - Michael Nordyke 17 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 7-21 9:17 W - Chris Samp 3 pass from Brian Wrobel (Opgenorth kick failed) 7-27 3 12:16 S - Eric Oldenkamp 31 field goal 28-3 1:59 B - Eddie Acosta 12 pass from jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 14-21 8:21 W - Brian Wrobel 16 run (Steve Opgenorth kick) 7-34 7:47 B - Eddie Acosta 2 run (David Hagen kick failed) 34-3 2 9:53 N - Charles Johnson 58 pass from Toby Korrodi (Owen Olson kick) 14-28 4 14:14 B - Austin Schneider 2 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 14-34 4 12:02 B - Nathan Sannes 12 run (David Hagen kick) 41-3 7:52 B - Chad Christianson 17 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 21-28 ` 13:24 W - Brian Haynes 62 pass from Brian Wrobel (Opgenorth kick failed) 14-40 7:34 N - Josh Martin 57 pass from Toby Korrodi (Owen Olson kick) 21-35 0:13 B - Michael Nordyke 21 pass from Nathan Sannes (David Hagen kick) 21-40 0:26 B - Eddie Acosta 1 run (David Hagen kick) 28-35 3 1:21 B - Eddie Acosta 2 run (David Hagen kick failed) 34-35 Team Statistics Individual Statistics 4 14:00 N - Deacon Burns 8 pass from Toby Korrodi (Owen Olson kick) 34-42 BSU WSU RUSHING (att-yds) 11:53 B - Michael Nordyke 15 run (David Hagen kick) 40-42 FIRST DOWNS 17 16 BSU Eddie Acosta (18-39); Jason Smith 10:38 B - Austin Schneider 19 pass from Jason Smith (Nordyke pass) 48-42 Team Statistics Individual Statistics RUSHES-YDS (net) 37-97 41-161 (13-33); Colby Wright (4-16); Nathan SMS BSU RUSHING (att-yds) PASSING YDS (net) 180 205 Sannes (1-8); Michael Nordyke (1-1). FIRST DOWNS 14 19 SMS David Whitten (20-64); David Team Statistics Individual Statistics TOTAL OFFENSE 72-277 63-366 WSU Curtis Jepsen (7-61); Kevin Curtin RUSHES-YDS (net) 36-39 44-189 Kelly (1-2); Ray Vega (1-0); Aaron Pierce BSU NSU RUSHING (att-yds) Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 (17-53); Brian Wrobel (7-46); Dave Cruz PASSING YDS (net) 121 126 (3-<-5>); Jesse Nitchals (1-<-7>); Rob FIRST DOWNS 22 26 BSU Eddie Acosta (30-106); Jason Punt returns (yds) 6-16 2-46 (3-7); Team (1-0); Khamratthanome (1-<- TOTAL OFFENSE 64-160 61-315 Fagnan (10-<-15>). RUSHES-YDS (net) 48-116 39-148 Smith (10-9); Michael Nordyke (3-5); Kickoff returns (yds) 2-42 3-79 2>); Andy Nett (5-<-4>). Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 BSU Eddie Acosta (29-164); Shane PASSING YDS (net) 211 421 Austin Schneider (1-0); Nathan Sannes INT returns (yds) 1-0 2-15 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) Punt returns (yds) 2-14 3-49 Bundy (3-9); Matt McElroy (1-5); Colby TOTAL OFFENSE 88-327 95-569 1-<-1>); Team (3-<-3>). Punts (no-avg) 7-42.4 6-31.8 BSU Jason Smith (27-15-2-147); Kickoff returns (yds) 7-97 2-34 Wright (2-5); Michael Nordyke (1-4); Austin Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 NSU Ronnie Cruz (23-87); Deacon Fumbles - lost 3-3 1-0 Nathan Sannes (8-3-0-33). INT returns (yds) 1-10 2-31 Schneider (1-3); Spencer Nowling (1-2); Punt returns (yds) 2-18 3-28 Burns (7-37); Matt Wagner (3-19); Toby Penalties - yards 7-34 7-50 WSU Brian Wrobel (17-9-1-155); Andy Punts (no-avg) 4-40.8 2-47.5 Nathan Sannes (5-1); Jason Smith (1-<-4>). Kickoff returns (yds) 5-151 8-164 Korrodi (6-5). Time of Possession 29:29 30:31 Nett (2-2-0-45); Ryan Eversman (2-1-0- Fumbles - lost 0-0 3-0 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) INT returns (yds) 4-77 2-0 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) 3rd Down Conversions 6-16 3-12 5); Kevin Curtin (1-0-0-0). Penalties - yards 4-38 7-104 SMS Rob Fagnan (23-7-2-98); Aaron Punts (no-avg) 9-38.9 10-25.9 BSU Jason Smith (34-20-1-198); 4th Down Conversions 2-2 1-1 RECEIVING (rec-yds) Time of Possession 31:46 28:14 Pierce (5-3-0-23). Fumbles - lost 3-2 6-3 Nathan Sannes (6-1-1-13). Sacks by (no-yds) 4-22 3-14 BSU Michael Nordyke (8-142); Chad 3rd Down Conversions 7-16 2-8 BSU Nathan Sannes (14-7-1-115); Penalties - yards 3-24 14-132 NSU Toby Korrodi (56-21-4-421). Christianson (4-27); Eddie Acosta (2-4); 4th Down Conversions 1-3 2-3 Jason Smith (3-2-0-11). Time of Possession 33:58 26:02 RECEIVING (rec-yds) Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central Anthony Acosta (1-6); Adam Noble (1- Sacks by (no-yds) 2-9 4-34 RECEIVING (rec-yds) 3rd Down Conversions 5-19 4-18 BSU Adam Noble (7-45); Michael End of game: 4:16 p.m. / 2); Austin Schneider (1-2); Colby Wright SMS Ray Denson (4-46); Terrence 4th Down Conversions 2-3 1-1 Nordyke (5-71); Chad Christianson (4-48); elapsed: 2:46 (1-<-3>). Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central Hobley (2-47); Kiel Gangle (2-21); jesse Sacks by (no-yds) 2-11 3-13 Eddie Acosta (3-21); Austin Schneider Weather: 72 degrees / wind SW5-10 / WSU Brian Hynes (4-102); Chris Samp End of game: 4:07 p.m. / Nitchals (1-6); David Whitten (1-1). (1-19); Matt McElroy (1-7). overcast (2-39); Kevin Curtin (2-16); Joe Delagrave elapsed: 2:37 BSU Chad Christianson (2-65); Adam Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central NSU Josh Martin (8-124); Charles Officials: R Bob Zahradka; U Dave (1-22); Jeff Ellestad (1-12); Alan Hartun Weather: 69 degrees / wind W 3-5 / sunny Noble (2-27); Michael Nordyke (1-10); Matt End of game: 4:59 p.m. / Johnson (5-167); Matt Pinto (3-36); Ronnie Robinson; L Pete Vrieze; (1-9); Justin Moreland (1-5). Officials: R Mike Budion, U Scott Forber; McElroy (1-9); Chip Lindquist (1-6); James elapsed: 3:29 Cruz (2-15); Deacon Burns (2-13); James LJ Jeff Linehan; FJ George INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) L Pat Milinovich; LJ Bob Johnson (1-5); Austin Schneider (1-4). Weather: 35 degrees / wind NW 20 / Mansfield (1-66). Drouches; SJ Jim Johnson BSU Torry Joubert (1-0). Kremer; FJ Greg Brown; SJ INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) cloudy INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) WSU Steven Koehler (1-15); Justin Terry Tiegs SMS Lee Jamison (1-10). Officials: R Dick Eldridge; U Scott Schoaf; BSU Josh Pomerleau (1-34); Chris Vannoy (1-0). BSU Adam Coughlin (1-22); Torry L Greg Soderberg; LJ George Canter (1-20); Torry Joubert (1-12); Kurtis TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 6) Joubert (1-9).. Winn; FJ Jason Frank; SJ Woodard (1-11). BSU Marty Humeniuk (3-10-1.0); Josh TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 6) Stacy Jameson NSU Shawn Warren (2-0). Pomerleau (1-7-1.0); Mitch Feierabend SMS Lee Jamison (2-11-1.5); Jumai TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 6) (1-6-1.0). Rouzard (3-7-1.5); Sean Weathers (2-4-0). BSU Marty Humeniuk (7-4-0); Kurtis WSU Steven Koehler (4-5-0); Deric BSU Marty Humeniuk (5-5-2.5); Jon Woodard (5-3-0); Jon Aamot (6-1-0); Josh Sieck (2-6-0.5); Ben Turnquist (2-5-2.0); Aamot (5-4-1.0); Ben Barrato (3-4-0); Pomerleau (5-2-2.0); Ben Jacobson (3-3-1.0). Luke Lokanc (3-3-0); Brent Thoen (2-4- Ben Jacobson (2-4-1.5). NSU Steve Espinoza (5-9-1.0); Maia 0); Mike Madsen (0-6-1.0). SACKS (no-yds) Tupou (7-4-0.5); Charles Williams (5-5- SACKS (no-yds) SMS Jumai Rouzard (1.0-5); Lee 2.5); Shawn Warren (2-4-0). BSU James Midboe (1.5-9); Marty Jamison (1.0-4). SACKS (no-yds) Humeniuk (1.0-6); Jon Aamot (0.5-3); Josh BSU Marty Humeniuk (2.0-16); Erik BSU Adam Coughlin (1.0-6); Ben Pomerleau (0.5-2); Ben Barrato (0.5-2). Gustafson (1.0-10); Ben Jacobson (1.0-8). Jacobson (1.0-5). WSU Justin Vannoy (1.5-6); Jim Stanek NSU Jason Carson (1.5-8); Charles (1.0-6); Dane Clark (0.5-2) Williams (1.5-5).

2004 Football Media Guide 31 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 2003 Recap: Game 9 2003 Recap: Game 10 2003 Recap: Game 11 MINN.-DULUTH WAYNE STATE MINN.-CROOKSTON Nov. 1, 2003 // Bemidji, MInn. Nov. 7, 2003 // Minneapolis, MInn. Nov. 15, 2003 // Bemidji, MInn. L, 21-34 (5-4 / 3-3 NSIC) W, 45-21 (6-4 / 4-3 NSIC) W, 47-35 (7-4 / 5-3 NSIC)

Minnesota Duluth’s Cash Langeness and Dave Bemidji State rolled up a season-high 496 Bemidji State rallied from a first-half deficit of Rufledt combined for 267 yards rushing and yards of offense, but two interception returns more than two touchdowns for the second time four touchdowns, leading the Bulldogs to a 34- for touchdown by its defense led to a 21-point this season, overcoming a 35-20 halftime deficit 21 victory over Bemidji State in the final NSIC second quarter and a 45-21 win over Wayne in a 47-35 win over Minnesota-Crookston. football game between the two programs. State in the 20th Annual NSIC Metrodome After a back-and-forth first quarter which Adam Noble hauled in his first of three Classic. saw the teams knotted at 14 after the first 15 touchdown receptions on the afternoon with BSU set the tone for the game with a simply minutes, the Golden Eagles exploded with a 37 seconds to play in the first half to bring BSU dominant first quarter of play, out-gaining the 21-point second quarter and appeared to take within 17-7, but it was as close as the Beavers Wildcats 151-23 with nine first downs to Wayne control of the game. The visitors held a 35-20 would get. State’s one. BSU assembled an 18-play, 93- lead going into halftime. After a 68-yard scoring run by UMD yard field goal drive which consumed 7:31 in The second half was a 180-degree quarterback Cash Langeness, BSU attempted the first quarter. turnaround for the Beavers. After giving up 195 a rally. Jason Smith found Noble from nine and Torry Joubert intercepted his team-leading yards of offense in the first half, the Beavers 28 yards out in the fourth quarter, but a 50-yard fifth pass of the season and returned it 39 allowed only 125 in the second half - and just 21 touchdown run by UMD’s Dave Rufledt was yards down the left sideline for a touchdown. in the pivotal third quarter as BSU assembled sandwiched in between Noble’s scores and Then five plays into Wayne State’s next drive, its rally. BSU was unable to get within 13 points. defensive end Adam Coughlin lept to break up Eddie Acosta scored three touchdowns in Smith completed 15 of 35 passes for 181 a pass and was able to haul it in with one hand, the third quarter and four for the game, tying yards and three touchdowns for the Beavers. returning it 22 yards for a touchdown. his career high and falling just one shy of the Smith became just the second passer in BSU Coughlin’s score gave him two interception school record. His final performance gives him history with 40 career touchdown passes (42). returns for touchdown this season, tying the 5,766 career rushing yards, 10th on the NCAA Bulldog DE Russ Rabe finished with 10 school record set by Matt Wellumson in 1985. Division II career rushing charts, and 64 rushing tackles (four solo), two sacks, a fumble recovery, The 45 points is the second-most ever by touchdowns. two passes defensed and a blocked punt. UMD BSU in a Metrodome game, topped only by a BSU has now won five consecutive held BSU to 283 yards of total offense, broke 47-7 win over Minn.-Crookston in 2001. meetings in the series and remains undefeated up 10 passes and blocked two punts. The win improved Bemidji State to 6-4, against the Golden Eagles in Bemidji (3-0). The loss was BSU’s fourth in a row to the guaranteeing the program a winning record for The win made BSU just the seventh team in Bulldogs, and leaves BSU at 2-23-1 against the school-record sixth consecutive season. school history to win seven or more games in a Duluth since 1977. season.

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 F Minnesota-Duluth 10 7 7 10 34 Bemidji State 3 21 14 7 45 Minnesota-Crookston 14 21 0 0 35 Bemidji State 0 7 0 14 21 Wayne State (Neb.) 0 14 0 7 21 Bemidji State 14 6 21 6 47

1 11:44 D - Dave Rufledt 9 run (Chad Gerlach kick) 0-7 1 4:58 B - David Hagen 22 field goal 3-0 1 11:20 B - Chad Christianson 47 pass from Jason Smith (kick blocked) 6-0 1:30 D - Chad Gerlach 31 field goal 0-10 2 11:38 B - Adam Noble 7 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 10-0 7:36 C - Aaron McGoy 3 pass from David Drexler (RJ Rollins kick) 6-7 2 6:26 D - Dave Rufledt 16 run (Chad Gerlach kick) 0-17 9:29 B - Torry Joubert 39 INT return (David Hagen kick) 17-0 4:57 B - Eddie Acosta 15 run (Austin Schneider pass) 14-7 0:37 B - Adam Noble 16 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 7-17 7:48 B - Adam Coughlin 22 INT return (David Hagen kick) 24-0 0:52 C - Luon Spearman 4 run (RJ Rollins kick) 14-14 3 11:07 D - Cash Langeness 68 run (Chad Gerlach kick) 7-24 3:35 W - Eric Wells 6 pass from Brett Edwards (Bret Walker kick) 24-7 2 5:57 C - David Drexler 1 run (RJ Rollins kick) 14-21 4 12:39 D - Chad Gerlach 27 field goal 7-27 0:55 W - Travis Mattox 13 pass from Brett Edwards (Bret Walker kick) 24-14 3:10 C - Lionel James 25 blocked punt return (Aaron McGoy pass) 14-28 10:22 B - Adam Noble 9 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 14-27 3 6:56 B - Eddie Acosta 9 run (David Hagen kick) 31-14 1:43 B - Adam Noble 12 pass from Jason Smith (kick blocked) 20-28 3:48 D - Dave Rufledt 50 run (Chad Gerlach kick) 14-34 2:11 B - Eddie Acosta 7 run (David Hagen kick) 38-14 1:02 C - Luon Spearman 30 run (RJ Rollins kick) 20-35 2:34 B - Adam Noble 28 pass from Jason Smith (David Hagen kick) 21-34 4 12:55 W - Brett Edwards 17 run (Bret Walker kick) 38-21 3 9:09 B - Eddie Acosta 5 run (Smith pass INT) 26-35 8:03 B - Michael Nordyke 41 run (David Hagen kick) 45-21 6:29 B - Eddie Acosta 1 run (Jason Baez kick) 33-35 0:07 B - Eddie Acosta 4 run (Michael Nordyke rush) 41-35 Team Statistics Individual Statistics 4 8:03 B - Adam Noble 15 pass from Jason Smith (Acosta rush failed) 35-47 BSU WSC RUSHING (att-yds) Team Statistics Individual Statistics FIRST DOWNS 27 23 BSU Eddie Acosta (30-178); Michael Team Statistics Individual Statistics UMD BSU RUSHING (att-yds) RUSHES-YDS (net) 47-260 41-130 Nordyke (1-41); Colby Wright (5-15); UMC BSU RUSHING (att-yds) FIRST DOWNS 13 20 UMD Cash Langeness (17-143); Dave PASSING YDS (net) 236 281 Anthony Acosta (1-12); Jason Smith (6- FIRST DOWNS 15 26 UMC Luon Spearman (26-89); Lionel RUSHES-YDS (net) 47-268 35-102 Rufledt (27-124); Nate Jipson (1-3), team TOTAL OFFENSE 73-496 76-411 8); Shane Bundy (3-8). RUSHES-YDS (net) 45-122 46-186 James (4-26); Mike Stanley (3-8); David PASSING YDS (net) 96 181 (2-<-2>). Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 WSC Zach Molacek (8-42); Brett PASSING YDS (net) 188 308 Drexler (11-2); Team (1-<-3>). TOTAL OFFENSE 61-364 70-283 BSU Eddie Acosta (24-99); Jason Smith Punt returns (yds) 1-8 1-15 Edwards (13-28); Tyler Chambers (9-23); TOTAL OFFENSE 72-310 78-494 BSU Eddie Acosta (32-119); Michael Nathan Meyer (5-22); J.J. Nelson (3-14); Fumble returns (yds) 1-21 0-0 (7-15); Austin Schneider (2-3); Anthony Kickoff returns (yds) 4-65 8-137 Fumble returns (yds) 0-0 0-0 Nordyke (2-40); Colby Wright (4-19); Julius Flemister (1-1); Jeremy Neill (1-0); Punt returns (yds) 5-84 1-0 Acosta (1-<-3>); Mike Nordyke (1-<-12>). INT returns (yds) 3-67 1-22 Punt returns (yds) 3-47 2-5 Shane Bundy (3-9); Jason Smith (4-1); Jake Robinson (1-0). Kickoff returns (yds) 4-82 6-82 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) Kickoff returns (yds) 8-180 6-132 Team (1-<-2>). Punts (no-avg) 2-41.5 5-27.8 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) INT returns (yds) 0-0 1-0 UMD Cash Langeness (14-9-1-96). Fumbles - lost 2-1 1-0 BSU Jason Smith (23-15-1-209); INT returns (yds) 1-5 2-29 PASSING (att-comp-INT-yds) Punts (no-avg) 4-38.0 9-28.6 BSU Jason Smith (35-15-0-181). Penalties - yards 8-66 6-63 Nathan Sannes (3-3-0-27). Punts (no-avg) 4-34.8 4-21.0 UMC David Drexler (26-11-2-188); Fumbles - lost 2-1 3-1 RECEIVING (rec-yds) Time of Possession 30:14 29:46 WSC Brett Edwards (32-17-3-281); J.J. Fumbles - lost 2-1 2-2 Aaron McGoy (1-0-0-0). Penalties - yards 9-92 5-40 UMD Tim Battaglia (4-39); Jamie 3rd Down Conversions 8-13 5-13 Nelson (2-0-0-0); Tyler Chambers (1-0-0-0). Penalties - yards 5-35 5-36 BSU Jason Smith (32-20-1-308). Time of Possession 32:55 27:05 Otterblad (2-15); Dan Weisser (1-27); 4th Down Conversions 1-2 1-3 RECEIVING (rec-yds) Time of Possession 28:42 31:18 RECEIVING (rec-yds) 3rd Down Conversions 5-14 6-16 Adam Kuhlman (1-8); Greg Aker (1-7). Sacks by (no-yds) 2-17 2-13 BSU Michael Nordyke (5-59); Matt 3rd Down Conversions 5-15 9-15 UMC Aaron McGoy (5-94); Ben Aho (3-26); 4th Down Conversions 0-0 0-1 BSU Michael Nordyke (6-70); Adam McElroy (3-63); Adam Noble (3-21); Chad 4th Down Conversions 1-4 0-1 Lionel James (2-43); Adam Grunzke (1-25). Sacks by (no-yds) 3-16 0-0 Noble (4-68); Chad Christianson (3-24); Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central Christianson (2-46); Rob Kucher (1-17); Sacks by (no-yds) 0-0 2-16 BSU Adam Noble (7-109); Michael Eddie Acosta (1-11); Matt McElroy (1-8). End of game: 4:27 p.m. / Eddie Acosta (1-13); James Johnson (1-7); Nordyke (7-96); Chad Christianson (2- Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) elapsed: 2:57 Danny Rodgers (1-6); Jason Hicks (1-4). Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Central 61); Rob Kucher (2-12); Eddie Acosta End of game: 4:18 p.m. / UMD none. Weather: 75 / dome WSC Tyler Chambers (4-72); Zach End of game: 4:35 p.m. / (1-21); Matt McElroy (1-9). elapsed: 2:48 BSU Mitch Feierabend (1-0). Officials: R Tim Weber, U John Emmett; Molacek (3-111); Eric Wells (3-26); elapsed: 3:05 INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) Weather: 25 degrees / wind W 5-10 / TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 5) L Brian Wientjes; LJ Dirk Eric Kjar (2-22); Josh Hopwood (2-13); Weather: 40 degrees / wind W 0-3 /cloudy UMC Mike Giboney (1-5). overcast UMD Russel Rabe (4-6-2.5); Andy Swanson; FJ Scott Healy; SJ Nathan Meyer (1-17); Travis Mattox (1- Officials: R Bob Zahradka; U Dave BSU Tom Maus (1-29); Jon Aamot (1-0). Officials: R Bob Zahradka; U Dave Greder (3-7-0); Dave Otto (2-7-0); Brian Scott Hoeke 13); Teddy Young (1-7). Robinson; L Pete Vrieze; TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 5) INTERCEPTIONS (no-yds) Robinson; L Pete Vrieze; Wenngatz (2-6-0); Shaun Fisher (1-7- LJ Jeff Linehan; FJ George UMC John Fillman (2-11-1.0); Andrew BSU Torry Joubert (1-39); Adam LJ Jeff Linehan; FJ George 1.0); Woody Seim (3-2-0). Drouches; SJ Jim Johnson Barnum (5-6-1.0); Justin Reed (2-9-0); Drouches; SJ Jim Johnson BSU Marty Humeniuk (4-11-1.0); Mitch Coughliin (1-22); Marty Humeniuk (1-6). WSC Kyle Lingenfelter (1-22). Nick Starcevic (5-4-0); Trevor Berneking Feirabend (7-5-1.0); Kurtis Woodard TACKLES (ut-at-tfl; min. 6) (2-6-0); James Moore (4-3-0); Troy (5-5-0); James Midboe (3-3-1.0); Adam BSU Marty Humeniuk (8-9-3.5); Kurtis Berneking (1-6-0); Adam Koplin (1-6- Coughlin (2-4-1.0); Ben Jacobson (0-6- Woodard (6-7-1.0); Torry Joubert (5-1-0); 0.5); Nate Spatz (1-4-0.5). 0); Josh Pomerleau (1-4-0). Chris Canter (3-3-0). BSU Marty Humeniuk (4-8-0); James SACKS (no-yds) WSC Jeremy Neill (9-11-0); Ben Midboe (3-5-1.5); Adam Coughlin (2-6-1.5); UMD Russel Rabe (2.0-13); Shaun Christensen (2-9-0); Nick Wemhoff (4-6- Josh Pomerleau (2-6-0.5); Ben Jacobson Fisher (1.0-3). 1.0); Aaron Rogers (1-7-0); Adam Peterson (3-4-2.0); Kurtis Woodard (1-6-0.5); Mitch BSU none. (4-3-0.5); Kyle Lingenfelter (3-3-0). Feierabend (1-5-0); Jon Aamot (0-6-0); SACKS (no-yds) Torry Joubert (3-2-0); Chris Canter (3-2-0). BSU Adam Coughlin (1.0-9); Ben SACKS (no-yds) Jacobson (1.0-8). UMC none. WSC Jeff Rathman (1.0-10); Nick BSU Adam Coughlin (1.5-12); Mitch Wemhoff (1.0-3). Hecker (0.5-4)

32 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU 2003 Season in Review TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL STATS Team Stats BSU OPP Rushing SCORING 342 271 GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Points Per Game 31.1 24.6 Acosta, Eddie 11 297 1286 54 1232 4.1 14 31 112.0 FIRST DOWNS 228 192 Acosta, Anthony 10 6 87 3 84 14.0 1 41 8.4 Wright, Colby 8 34 93 9 84 2.5 1 8 10.5 Rushing 95 78 Nordyke, Mike 9 10 101 25 76 7.6 2 41 8.4 Passing 112 101 Smith, Jason 11 75 234 163 71 0.9 0 23 6.5 Penalty 21 13 Bundy, Shane 6 19 67 0 67 3.5 0 11 11.2 RUSHING YARDAGE 1621 1483 Schneider, Austin 11 9 34 0 34 3.8 0 6 3.1 Yards gained rushing 1935 1827 Sannes, Nathan 7 8 26 21 5 0.6 1 12 0.7 McElroy, Matt 10 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 0.5 Yards lost rushing 314 344 Nowling,Spencer 2 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 1.0 Rushing Attempts 470 436 Team 10 10 0 39 -39 -3.9 0 0 -3.9 Average Per Rush 3.4 3.4 Total...... 11 470 1935 314 1621 3.4 19 41 147.4 Average Per Game 147.4 134.8 Opponents...... 11 436 1827 344 1483 3.4 18 68 134.8 TDs Rushing 19 18 PASSING YARDAGE 2218 2234 Passing Att-Comp-Int 322-176-14 336-163-23 G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Smith, Jason 11 132.89 286-159-11 55.6 1990 23 54 180.9 Average Per Pass 6.9 6.6 Sannes, Nathan 7 120.15 35-17-2 48.6 228 3 33 32.6 Average Per Catch 12.6 13.7 Acosta, Eddie 11 -200.00 1-0-1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Average Per Game 201.6 203.1 Total...... 11 130.47 322-176-14 54.7 2218 26 54 201.6 TDs Passing 26 17 Opponents...... 11 107.37 336-163-23 48.5 2234 17 66 203.1 TOTAL OFFENSE 3839 3717 Total Plays 792 772 Receiving Average Per Play 4.8 4.8 G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Average Per Game 349.0 337.9 Nordyke, Mike 9 49 649 13.2 3 35 72.1 Noble, Adam 11 37 519 14.0 10 54 47.2 KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS 44-831 59-1122 Christianson, Chad 11 31 459 14.8 5 47 41.7 PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS 32-265 26-354 McElroy, Matt 10 18 221 12.3 2 43 22.1 INT RETURNS: #-YARDS 23-343 14-109 Acosta, Eddie 11 13 94 7.2 1 21 8.5 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 18.9 19.0 Johnson, James 9 6 76 12.7 1 32 8.4 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 8.3 13.6 Kucher, Rob 10 6 59 9.8 0 18 5.9 Schneider, Austin 11 5 51 10.2 4 22 4.6 INT RETURN AVERAGE 14.9 7.8 Hicks, Jason 6 5 38 7.6 0 12 6.3 FUMBLES-LOST 27-14 19-8 Lindquist, Christian 4 2 30 15.0 0 24 7.5 PENALTIES-YARDS 66-589 80-750 Acosta, Anthony 10 2 19 9.5 0 13 1.9 Average Per Game 53.5 68.2 Rodgers, Danny 3 1 6 6.0 0 6 2.0 PUNTS-YARDS 59-2189 63-2157 Wright, Colby 8 1 -3 -3.0 0 0 -0.4 Total...... 11 176 2218 12.6 26 54 201.6 Average Per Punt 37.1 34.2 Opponents...... 11 163 2234 13.7 17 66 203.1 Net punt average 31.1 30.0 TIME OF POSSESSION/GM 30:18 29:34 Total Offense 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS 65/160 63/166 G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G 3rd-Down Pct 41% 38% Smith, Jason 11 361 71 1990 2061 187.4 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 13/25 7/18 Acosta, Eddie 11 298 1232 0 1232 112.0 4th-Down Pct 52% 39% Sannes, Nathan 7 43 5 228 233 33.3 Acosta, Anthony 10 6 84 0 84 8.4 SACKS BY-YARDS 23-163 20-117 Wright, Colby 8 34 84 0 84 10.5 MISC YARDS 0 21 Nordyke, Mike 9 10 76 0 76 8.4 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 49 36 Bundy, Shane 6 19 67 0 67 11.2 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 2-3 6-10 Schneider, Austin 11 9 34 0 34 3.1 PAT-ATTEMPTS 32-41 29-32 McElroy, Matt 10 1 5 0 5 0.5 Nowling,Spencer 2 1 2 0 2 1.0 ATTENDANCE 8900 5991 Team 10 10 -39 0 -39 -3.9 Games/Avg Per Game 6/1483 4/1498 Total...... 11 792 1621 2218 3839 349.0 Opponents...... 11 772 1483 2234 3717 337.9 Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total Scoring Bemidji State 73 100 88 81 342 |—————— PATs ——————| Opponents 87 79 60 45 271 TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Acosta, Eddie 15 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 90 Noble, Adam 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 Field Goal Sequence Hagen, David 0 2-3 31-40 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 37 BSU Opp Nordyke, Mike 5 0-0 0-0 1-1 1 0-0 0 0 34 Minn. State-Mankato - (30) Christianson, Chad 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 32 Minot State - - Schneider, Austin 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 26 Chadron State - (19),(42) McElroy, Matt 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Concordia-St. Paul - 41 Coughlin, Adam 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Minn. State-Moorhead 35,(22) - Joubert, Torry 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Winona State - 43 Sannes, Nathan 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 0 0 6 SW Minnesota State - (31),42 Wright, Colby 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Northern State - - Pomerleau, Josh 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Johnson, James 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Minn.-Duluth - 36,(31),(27) Acosta, Anthony 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Wayne State (Neb.) (22) - Team 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 Minn.-Crookston - - Baez, Jason 0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 1 Smith, Jason 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2-5 0 0 0 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Total...... 49 2-3 32-41 1-2 3 3-6 0 1 342 Opponents...... 36 6-10 29-32 0-0 4 4-4 0 0 271

2004 Football Media Guide 33 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 2003 Season in Review INDIVIDUAL STATS Individual Defense Tackles Sacks Pass Def Fumbles Blkd GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH FR-Yds FF Kick Saf 44 Humeniuk, Marty 11 53 66 119 14.5-53 4.0-26 1-6 3 . 2-0 . . . 9 Woodard, Kurtis 11 46 41 87 3.5-6 . 3-34 4 . 1-0 . . . 99 Feierabend, Mitch 11 25 42 67 7.5-21 . 1-0 3 . . 1 . . 42 Aamot, Jon 10 28 33 61 4.0-14 1.5-8 4-12 1 . 1-0 2 . . 18 Pomerleau, Josh 11 22 34 56 8.0-30 1.5-9 2-69 1 . . . . . 96 Jacobson, Ben 11 19 29 48 12.5-52 5.0-42 . . . . 1 . . 37 Joubert, Torry 11 30 15 45 2.5-5 . 5-93 6 . 1-0 . . . 91 Midboe, James 11 18 25 43 9.0-33 4.0-26 . 1 . . . . . 80 Coughlin, Adam 11 11 32 43 7.0-31 2.0-15 2-44 . . 1-0 1 . . 49 Baratto, Ben 10 11 27 38 2.0-6 0.5-2 . . . 1-0 . . . 65 Hecker, Mitch 11 5 27 32 1.5-6 0.5-4 ...... 29 Canter, Chris 10 18 13 31 1.0-10 . 2-20 7 . . . . . 17 Maus, Tom 9 14 13 27 0.5-2 . 2-31 4 . . . . . 15 Quivey, Seth 10 20 4 24 ...... 76 Rodriquez, Gabe 10 8 16 24 5.0-15 0.5-2 . . . . 1 . . 28 Swanson, Jared 11 8 11 19 . . . 1 . . . . . 47 Rodgers, Billy 9 8 5 13 2.5-13 1.0-10 1-34 ...... 27 Smith, Josh 10 4 7 11 ...... 81 Schneider, Austin 11 8 2 10 ...... 1 . . 30 McCrady, Ryan 10 3 6 9 ...... 40 Bigelow, Barry 10 2 6 8 2.0-3 0.5-2 ...... 90 Wentz, Nic 8 3 5 8 2.0-8 1.0-7 ...... 53 Wanie, Tony 5 2 5 7 1.0-1 ...... 21 Rambow, Kyle 6 5 2 7 2.0-7 ...... 79 Guy, Justin 7 1 4 5 1.0-3 ...... 14 Christianson, Eric 8 1 3 4 ...... 82 Christianson, Chad 11 4 . 4 ...... 32 Gustafson, Erik 2 1 2 3 1.0-10 1.0-10 ...... 59 Olson, Gregg 3 . 3 3 ...... 7 Smith, Jason 11 1 2 3 ...... TM Team 10 3 . 3 . . . . . 1-0 . . 1 10 Nordyke, Mike 9 1 1 2 ...... 19 McElroy, Matt 10 . 2 2 ...... 23 Baez, Jason 10 2 . 2 ...... 78 Selb, Rob 10 2 . 2 ...... 8 Noble, Adam 11 . 1 1 ...... 85 Vogt, Jason 2 . 1 1 ...... 33 Bundy, Shane 6 1 . 1 ...... 4 Sannes, Nathan 7 . 1 1 ...... 68 Pattrin, Tim 10 . 1 1 ...... 6 Hicks, Jason 6 1 . 1 ...... Total...... 11 389 487 876 90-329 23-163 23-343 31 . 8-0 7 . 1 Opponents...... 11 364 584 948 67.5-265 20-117 14-109 42 1 14-21 16 6 . All-Purpose Running Field-Goal Kicking G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Acosta, Eddie 11 1232 94 0 0 0 1326 120.5 Hagen, David 2-3 66.7 0-0 2-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 22 0 Nordyke, Mike 9 76 649 38 395 0 1158 128.7 Acosta, Anthony 10 84 19 190 329 0 622 62.2 Noble, Adam 11 0 519 33 50 0 602 54.7 Punting Christianson, Chad 11 0 459 0 0 0 459 41.7 No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd McElroy, Matt 10 5 221 0 0 0 226 22.6 Baez, Jason 45 1742 38.7 59 4 3 13 3 Joubert, Torry 11 0 0 0 0 93 93 8.5 Hagen, David 11 447 40.6 59 0 3 3 0 Schneider, Austin 11 34 51 0 0 0 85 7.7 Team 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Wright, Colby 8 84 -3 0 0 0 81 10.1 Total...... 59 2189 37.1 59 4 6 16 3 Johnson, James 9 0 76 0 0 0 76 8.4 Opponents...... 63 2157 34.2 65 3 4 10 0 Smith, Jason 11 71 0 0 0 0 71 6.5 Pomerleau, Josh 11 0 0 0 0 69 69 6.3 Punt Returns Interception Returns Bundy, Shane 6 67 0 0 0 0 67 11.2 No. Yds Avg TD Long No. Yds Avg TD Long Kucher, Rob 10 0 59 0 0 0 59 5.9 Acosta, Anthony 23 190 8.3 0 37 Joubert, Torry 5 93 18.6 1 39 McCrady, Ryan 10 0 0 0 57 0 57 5.7 Nordyke, Mike 6 38 6.3 0 10 Aamot, Jon 4 12 3.0 0 12 Coughlin, Adam 11 0 0 0 0 44 44 4.0 Noble, Adam 2 33 16.5 0 30 Woodard, Kurtis 3 34 11.3 0 23 Hicks, Jason 6 0 38 0 0 0 38 6.3 Team 1 4 4.0 0 0 Maus, Tom 2 31 15.5 0 29 Woodard, Kurtis 11 0 0 0 0 34 34 3.1 Total...... 32 265 8.3 0 37 Coughlin, Adam 2 44 22.0 2 22 Rodgers, Billy 9 0 0 0 0 34 34 3.8 Opponents...... 26 354 13.6 1 49 Canter, Chris 2 20 10.0 0 20 Maus, Tom 9 0 0 0 0 31 31 3.4 Pomerleau, Josh 2 69 34.5 1 35 Lindquist, Christian 4 0 30 0 0 0 30 7.5 Humeniuk, Marty 1 6 6.0 0 6 Canter, Chris 10 0 0 0 0 20 20 2.0 Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg TD Long Rodgers, Billy 1 34 34.0 0 34 Aamot, Jon 10 0 0 0 0 12 12 1.2 Acosta, Anthony 19 329 17.3 0 33 Feierabend, Mitch 1 0 0.0 0 0 Humeniuk, Marty 11 0 0 0 0 6 6 0.5 Nordyke, Mike 16 395 24.7 0 71 Total...... 23 343 14.9 4 39 Rodgers, Danny 3 0 6 0 0 0 6 2.0 McCrady, Ryan 5 57 11.4 0 27 Opponents...... 14 109 7.8 0 31 Sannes, Nathan 7 5 0 0 0 0 5 0.7 Noble, Adam 2 50 25.0 0 27 Nowling,Spencer 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1.0 Rodgers, Billy 1 0 0.0 0 0 Team 10 -39 0 4 0 0 -35 -3.5 Fumble Returns Quivey, Seth 1 0 0.0 0 0 No. Yds Avg TD Long Total...... 11 1621 2218 265 831 343 5278 479.8 Total...... 44 831 18.9 0 71 Total...... 0 0 0.0 0 0 Opponents...... 11 1483 2234 354 1122 109 5302 482.0 Opponents...... 59 1122 19.0 0 59 Opponents...... 1 21 21.0 0 21

34 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU 2003 Season in Review TEAM GAME-BY-GAME STATS Offense Rushing Receiving Passing Kickoff Ret. Punt Ret. All Date Opp No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg A-C-I Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg Purp Aug 28 Minnesota State 46 188 2 41 19 237 0 54 34-19-2 237 0 54 2 46 0 31 1 7 0 7 511 opponent 32 91 1 25 22 187 0 44 38-22-4 187 0 44 3 46 0 29 1 10 0 10 392 Sept 6 at Minot State 56 176 2 22 14 241 4 38 20-14-0 241 4 38 1 14 0 14 6 12 0 15 514 opponent 32 93 0 21 8 40 0 11 19-8-3 40 0 11 6 86 0 17 0 0 0 0 219 Sept 13 Chadron State 26 63 1 11 13 137 2 27 30-13-1 137 2 27 8 133 0 27 2 23 0 17 356 opponent 49 170 1 29 23 330 4 34 38-23-0 330 4 34 4 119 0 47 2 8 0 8 626 Sept 20 at Concordia 25 14 0 20 17 203 2 32 31-17-2 203 2 32 5 82 0 24 3 25 0 14 336 opponent 50 151 3 14 16 237 1 40 28-16-1 237 1 40 3 45 0 25 5 102 0 49 535 Oct 4 MSU-Moorhead 60 230 1 23 12 158 2 29 22-12-2 158 2 29 3 50 0 19 5 102 0 31 563 opponent 24 110 1 25 14 128 1 24 31-14-2 128 1 24 5 87 0 21 2 0 0 6 325 Oct 11 at Winona State 37 97 0 12 18 180 3 28 35-18-2 180 3 28 2 42 0 30 6 16 0 8 335 opponent 41 161 2 19 12 205 4 62 22-12-1 205 4 62 3 79 0 33 2 46 0 44 506 Oct 18 Southwest Minn. St 44 189 3 31 9 126 2 33 17-9-1 126 2 33 2 34 0 17 3 49 0 35 429 opponent 36 39 0 10 10 121 0 24 28-10-2 121 0 24 7 97 0 25 2 14 0 13 281 Oct 25 at Northern State 48 116 3 16 21 211 4 26 40-21-2 211 4 26 5 151 0 71 2 18 0 10 573 opponent 39 148 2 22 21 421 4 66 56-21-4 421 4 66 8 164 0 35 3 28 0 15 761 Nov 1 Minn.-Duluth 35 102 0 16 15 181 3 28 35-15-0 181 3 28 6 82 0 28 1 0 0 0 365 opponent 47 268 4 68 9 96 0 27 14-9-1 96 0 27 4 82 0 48 5 84 0 32 530 Nov 7 vs Wayne St (Neb.) 47 260 3 41 18 236 1 43 26-18-1 236 1 43 4 65 0 33 1 8 0 8 636 opponent 41 130 1 17 17 281 2 61 35-17-3 281 2 61 8 137 0 38 1 15 0 15 585 Nov 15 Minn.-Crookston 46 186 4 36 20 308 3 47 32-20-1 308 3 47 6 132 0 32 2 5 0 8 660 opponent 45 122 3 30 11 188 1 41 27-11-2 188 1 41 8 180 0 59 3 47 1 25 542 Totals 470 1,621 19 41 176 2,218 26 54 322-176-14 2,218 26 54 44 831 0 71 32 265 0 37 5,278 Opponent 436 1,483 18 68 163 2,234 17 66 336-163-23 2,234 17 66 59 1,122 0 59 26 354 1 49 5,302

Defense Tackles Sacks Fumbles Pass Defense Blk Extra Points Date Opp UA A Tot TFL No-Yds Rcv FR-Yds INT-Yd QBH Def Kick Kick Run Rec Saf Pts Aug 28 Minnesota State 35 44 79 3.0-15 1.0-12 0 0-0 4-33 0 3 0 2-0 0 0 0 12 opponent 34 58 92 4.0-8 0.0-0 3 3-0 2-58 0 3 1 1-1 0 0 0 10 Sept 6 at Minot State 28 34 62 15.0-36 3.0-19 1 1-0 3-71 0 1 0 7-6 0 0 0 48 opponent 38 64 102 6.0-28 0.0-0 2 1-0 0-0 0 3 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Sept 13 Chadron State 39 64 103 9.0-41 2.0-14 0 0-0 0-0 0 5 0 2-2 0 0 1 22 opponent 20 52 72 5.0-19 1.0-8 1 0-0 1-<-1> 0 5 0 3-3 0 2 0 43 Sept 20 at Concordia 56 22 78 10.0-35 2.0-9 1 1-0 1-12 0 0 0 2-2 0 0 0 14 opponent 35 24 59 10.0-59 4.0-33 1 1-0 2-0 0 4 0 4-4 0 0 0 28 Oct 4 MSU-Moorhead 27 28 55 5.0-15 1.0-9 1 1-0 2-23 0 4 0 3-2 0 0 0 23 opponent 42 68 110 6.0-22 2.0-11 0 0-0 2-0 0 1 0 1-1 0 1 0 15 Oct 11 at Winona State 29 51 80 9.0-35 41.0-22 0 0-0 1-0 0 1 0 3-3 0 0 0 21 opponent 34 52 86 10.5-28 3.0-14 2 3-0 2-15 0 5 0 6-4 0 0 0 40 Oct 18 Southwest Minn. St 31 50 81 10.0-49 4.0-34 0 0-0 2-31 0 5 0 5-3 0 1 0 41 opponent 24 54 78 4.0-14 2.0-9 1 0-0 1-10 0 3 0 0-0 0 0 0 3 Oct 25 at Northern State 48 24 72 5.0-22 2.0-11 1 3-0 4-77 0 5 0 5-4 0 1 0 48 opponent 44 42 86 8.0-25 3.0-13 1 2-0 2-0 1 4 0 6-6 0 0 0 42 Nov 1 Minn.-Duluth 30 56 86 7.0-28 0.0-0 2 1-0 1-0 0 2 0 3-3 0 0 0 21 opponent 26 50 76 6.0-32 3.0-16 1 1-21 0-0 0 10 2 4-4 0 0 0 34 Nov 7 vs Wayne St (Neb.) 37 50 87 10.0-32 2.0-17 1 0-0 3-67 0 1 0 6-6 0 0 0 45 opponent 34 60 94 4.0-17 2.0-13 2 1-0 1-22 0 1 0 3-3 0 0 0 21 Nov 15 Minn.-Crookston 29 64 93 7.0-23 2.0-16 1 1-0 2-29 0 4 0 3-1 1 1 0 47 opponent 33 60 93 4.0-13 0.0-0 2 2-0 1-5 0 3 3 4-3 0 1 0 35 Totals 389 487 876 90.0-329 23.0-163 7 8-0 23-343 0 31 0 41-32 1 3 1 342 Opponent 364 584 948 67.5-265 20.0-117 16 14-21 14-109 1 42 6 32-29 0 4 0 271

2004 Football Media Guide 35 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 2003 Season in Review INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SUPERLATIVES

Bemidji State Individuals Opponent Eddie Acosta vs Minn. State-Moorhead (10/4/2003) 48* Rushes 32 Chris Washington at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20/2003) Eddie Acosta vs Minn. State-Moorhead (10/4/2003) 205 Yards Rushing 143 Cash Langeness vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) Eddie Acosta vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15/2003) 4 TD Rushes 3 Chris Washington at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20/2003) Dave Rufledt vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) Anthony Acosta vs Minn. State-Mankato (8/28/2003) 41 Long Rush 68 Cash Langeness vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) Michael Nordyke vs Wayne State (Neb.) (11/7/2003) Jason Smith vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) 35 Pass attempts 56 Toby Korrodi at Northern State (10/25/2003) Jason Smith at Northern State (10/25/2003) 20 Pass completions 23 Shawn Eisenreich vs Chadron State (9/13/2003) Jason Smith vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15/2003) Jason Smith vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15/2003) 308 Yards Passing 421 Toby Korrodi at Northern State (10/25/2003) Jason Smith at Minot State (9/6/2003) 4 TD Passes 4 Shawn Eisenreich vs Chadron State (9/13/2003) Jason Smith at Northern State (10/25/2003) Toby Korrodi at Northern State (10/25/2003) Jason Smith vs Minn. State-Mankato (8/28/2003) 54 Long Pass 66 Toby Korrodi at Northern State (10/25/2003) twice 8 Receptions 8 twice Michael Nordyke at Winona State (10/11/2003) 142 Yards Receiving 167 Charles Johnston at Northern State (10/25/2003) Adam Noble vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) 3 TD Receptions 2 three times Adam Noble vs Minn. State-Mankato (8/28/2003) 54 Long Reception 66 James Mansfield at Northern State (10/25/2003) David Hagen vs Minn. State-Moorhead (10/4/2003) 1 Field Goals 2 Ryan Mackey vs Chadron State (9/13/2003) David Hagen vs Wayne State (11/7/2003) Chad Gerlach vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) twice 22 Long Field Goal 42 Ryan Mackey vs Chadron State (9/13/2003) twice 9 Punts 10 Owen Olson at Northern State (10/25/2003) David Hagen at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20/2003) 51.5 Punting Avg 41.0 Jamie VanDenElzen vs Minn. State-Mankato (8/28/2003) twice 59 Long Punt 65 Jamie VanDenElzen vs Minn. State-Mankato (8/28/2003) Anthony Acosta vs Minn. State-Moorhead (10/4/2003) 37 Long Punt Return 49 Joseph Mapson at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20/2003) Michael Nordyke at Northern State (10/25/2003) 71 Long Kickoff Return 48 Cash Langeness vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) Marty Humeniuk vs Wayne State (11/7/2003) 17 Tackles 20 Jeremy Neill vs Wayne State (11/7/2003) Marty Humeniuk vs SW Minn. State (10/18/2003) 2.0 Sacks 2.0 Russel Rabe vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) Marty Humeniuk vs Wayne State (11/7/2003) 3.5 Tackles For Loss 2.5 three times Jon Aamot vs Minn. State-Mankato (8/28/2003) 2 Interceptions 2 twice * school record Bemidji State Team Opponent vs Minn. State-Moorhead (10/4/2003) 60 Rushes 50 at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20/2003) vs Wayne State (11/7/2003) 260 Yards Rushing 268 vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) vs Wayne State (11/7/2003) 5.5 Yards Per Rush 5.7 vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15/2003) 4 TD Rushes 4 vs Minn.-Duluth (11/1/2003) at Northern State (10/25/2003) 40 Pass attempts 56 at Northern State (10/25/2003) at Northern State (10/25/2003) 21 Pass completions 23 vs Chadron State (9/13/2003) vs Minn.-Crookston (11/15/2003) 308 Yards Passing 421 at Northern State (10/25/2003) at Minot State (9/6/2003) 12.1 Yards Per Pass 9.3 at Winona State (10/11/2003) at Minot State (9/6/2003) 4 TD Passes 4 three times at Northern State (10/25/2003) at Northern State (10/25/2003) 88 Total Plays 95 at Northern State (10/25/2003) vs Wayne State (11/7/2003) 496 Total Offense 569 at Northern State (10/25/2003) vs Wayne State (11/7/2003) 6.8 Yards Per Play 6.0 at Northern State (10/25/2003) at Minot State (9/6/2003) 48 Points 43 vs Chadron State (9/13/2003) at Northern State (10/25/2003) at Winona State (10/11/2003) 4 Sacks By 4 at Concordia-St. Paul (9/20/2003) vs SW Minn. State (10/18/2003) vs Wayne State (11/7/2003) 27 First Downs 28 vs Chadron State (9/13/2003) vs Minn. State-Moorhead (10/4/2003) 13 Penalties 14 at Northern State (10/25/2003) vs Minn. State-Moorhead (10/4/2003) 140 Penalty Yards 132 twice twice 5 Turnovers 7 at Northern State (10/25/2003) vs Minn. State-Mankato (8/28/2003) 4 Interceptions By 2 five times at Northern State (10/25/2003)

36 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU 2003 Season in Review Founded in 1932, the NSIC provides one of the strongest Division II athletics environments in the Midwest INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SUPERLATIVES NORTHERN SUN INTERCOLLEGIATE CONFERENCE ounded in 1932, the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC) has enjoyed a varied existence in the upper NSIC Administration Midwest region it calls home. In the spring of 1992 the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Fwas formed out of the merger of the NIC, the men’s conference, and the women’s Northern Sun Confer- Quick Facts ence (NSC). The NSC had existed since 1979. The NSIC is currently made up of institutions from Minnesota, Affiliation: ...... NCAA Division II Nebraska and South Dakota. In the 1999-00 academic year, the NSIC became an expanded 10-team league Founded: ...... 1932 from a previous seven-member conference. The conference will feature eight members in 2004-05. Web Site: ...... www.northernsun.org Since 1932, various institutions have competed in the NSIC. Bemidji State University, Minnesota State Uni- NSIC Fax Number: ...... (612) 379-3272 versity Moorhead and are charter members and have remained in the conference for its Address: 71 years of existence. The University of Minnesota Duluth, which departed following the 2003-04 season was 161 St. Anthony Ave, Ste. 920 also an original member. Other current members joined in later years: Southwest Minnesota State University in St. Paul, MN 55103 1969, Northern State University in 1978, (Nebraska) in 1998, while Concordia University- St. Paul and the University of Minnesota, Crookston became members in 1999. The University of Minnesota, Administration Commissioner Morris became a league member in 1966, however, the Cougars opted for the NCAA Division III ranks beginning Lloyd “Butch” Raymond in 2003-04. Office: ...... (612) 379-1532 Before the NSIC became eligible for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship com- Home:...... (612) 825-3682 petition in 1995, its member institutions had an extremely rich tradition in the National Association of Intercol- Cell: ...... (612) 716-6454 legiate Athletics (NAIA). The NIC’s and NSC’s tenure in the NAIA included several national championship teams e-mail: . [email protected] and individuals as well as many national qualifiers. In 2003-04, Minnesota Duluth captured their final NSIC All-Sports Competition trophy. The Bulldogs took home top honors in eight of 14 NSIC sports. Minnesota Duluth swept men’s and women’s cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field championships as well as women’s soccer and women’s tennis. The Bulldog wom- en also won the 2004 NSIC Women’s Basketball Tournament and advanced to the NCAA Division II Women’s Senior Woman Administrator Basketball Tournament. Erin Lind Winona State was second in the NSIC All-Sports Competition as the Warriors placed first or second in nine Office: ...... (612) 379-1498 of the 14 conference sports in which they participate. Winona State won the men’s golf title and shared top Home:...... (952) 898-0627 honors in football. The Warriors finished second in baseball, softball, women’s golf, women’s soccer, women’s Cell: ...... (612) 419-0339 e-mail:...... [email protected] indoor and outdoor track and field and women’s tennis. On the gridiron, Winona State achieved two firsts - hosting an NCAA playoff game and advancing to the second round of the playoffs. Northern State University finished third in the all-sport standings. The Wolves won the 2004 NSIC Men’s Basketball Tournament after finishing second in the regular season standings. Northern State also earned a berth to the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament, its first since 1999. The Wolves were second in wrestling Media Relations and finished third in men’s indoor track and field and women’s outdoor track and field. Beth Dossantos Continuing to make their mark in the league, Concordia University-St. Paul was fourth in the All-Sports Office:...... (612) 379-1498 standings. The Golden Bears won the league titles in volleyball and women’s basketball and shared the title Home:...... (952) 898-0627 in football while the softball team captured the tournament championship. Three Concordia-St. Paul teams Cell: ...... (612) 419-0339 advanced to their respective NCAA tournaments, volleyball, women’s basketball and softball. The volleyball e-mail: [email protected] team won the North Central Regional title and advanced all the way to the national championship match where they finished as runners-up. The football team played in its first-ever post season game as they represented the league in the Mineral Water Bowl. Other NSIC champions for 2003-04 include Southwest Minnesota State which captured its fourth-straight Other NSIC Staff Football Information Director: ...... Larry Scott women’s golf championship and its first softball title since 1998. Bemidji State won the men’s basketball regu- Office: ...... (218) 236-2113 lar-season championship and participated in the NCAA tournament while Wayne State won the baseball tour- Home: ...... (218) 233-6447 nament and advanced to the NCAA regional tournament. Minnesota State Moorhead won its second consecu- Fax: (218) 236-3291 tive wrestling title. e-mail: ...... [email protected] The league gears up for the next school year with the annual NSIC Summer Kickoff Event the last weekend Address : in July. The event includes the NSIC Golf Tournament, Hall of Fame Banquet, officiating clinics and meetings Minnesota State Univ. Moorhead involving the conference leadership. The 2004-05 academic year will once again feature numerous premier Alex Nemzek Hall events. The NSIC schools will again compete at the NCC/NSIC Volleyball Challenge in early September, this Moorhead, MN 56563 year hosted by Northern State. For the first time, the NSIC will sponsor a volleyball championship tournament, hosted by the regular-season champion. The men’s and women’s basketball tournaments return to campus as Football Officials Coordinator: ...... Mike Nevin the teams will vie throughout the regular season for the right to host the tournament. Phone: ...... (612) 445-4869 The Northern Sun Showcase television program (39 shows in last five years) returns to the airwaves again e-mail: ...... [email protected] on Fox Sports Net. Also, the Northern Sun Spotlight radio show (over 100 shows the past five academic sea- Address: sons) will air on several stations throughout the Midwest for 20 weeks during 2004-05 sports season. 922 Minnesota St. Shakopee, MN 55739 Over the years, the NSIC, comprised of schools of modest size, has provided extremely competitive inter- collegiate athletic programs for its members. Although the programs are not designed to be equal to Division I Basketball Officials Coordinator: ...... Roy Ward athletics, many former NSIC athletes have distinguished themselves in national and international competition. Phone: ...... (651) 777-3973 Each member school emphasizes the educational, entertainment and unifying value of sports while pointing with Fax: (651) 777-2591 pride to the many advantages to be gained by attending these colleges and universities. As some affiliated with Address: the conference have coined, the NSIC quite possibly is, “the most competitive conference in NCAA Division II.” 2172 Buhl Ave. North St. Paul, MN 55109

Volleyball Officials Coordinator: ...... Bob Stanek 2004-05 NSIC Membership Office: ...... (651) 737-0655 School NSIC since... Location Community Enrollment Home: ...... (651) 780-0111 Bemidji State 1932 Bemidji, Minn. 30,982 5,020 e-mail: ...... [email protected] Concordia-St. Paul 1999 St. Paul, Minn. 272,000 1,200 Address: Minn.-Crookston 1999 Crookston, Minn. 8,100 1,700 6970 Lake Dr. Minn State-Moorhead 1932 Moorhead, Minn. 150,000 6,650 Lino Lakes, MN 55014-1925 Northern State 1980 Aberdeen, S.D. 25,000 2,800 Southwest State 1970 Marshall, Minn. 11,000 3,200 Wayne State (Neb.) 1998 Wayne, Neb. 9,300 4,000 Winona State 1932 Winona, Minn. 47,800 7,300

2004 Football Media Guide 37 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 2003 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Recap STANDINGS AND ALL-NSIC TEAMS FIRST-TEAM ALL-NSIC OFFENSE FIRST-TEAM ALL-NSIC DEFENSE Final 2003 NSIC Standings OT Casey Knutson ...... Sr NSU DE Joe Peters ...... Sr CSP Overall NSIC OT David Blaskowski ...... Sr WSU DE Russ Rabe ...... Jr UMD W L Pct. W L Pct. Concordia-St. Paulb 8 4 .667 7 1 .875 OG •Bryan Stoffel ...... Sr BSU DT Sione Tupou ...... Jr NSU Winona Statea 11 2 .846 7 1 .875 OG Dan Soldner ...... Sr UMD DT Ty Breitlow ...... Sr WSU Minn.-Duluth 8 3 .727 6 2 .750 C Adam Fechhelm ...... Jr UMD LB Dave Otto ...... Sr UMD Bemidji State 7 4 .636 5 3 .625 QB James McNear III ...... So CSP LB Brian Doyle ...... Jr CSP Northern State 7 4 .636 5 3 .625 RB Chris Washington ...... Sr CSP LB Deric Sieck ...... Sr WSU Minn. St-Moorhead 3 8 .273 2 6 .250 RB Ronnie Cruz ...... Sr NSU CB Chris Gaines ...... Sr UMD Wayne St. (Neb.) 3 8 .273 2 6 .250 WR Joseph Mapson ...... Sr CSP CB Steven Koehler ...... Sr WSU Southwest State 3 8 .273 1 7 .125 WR Chris Samp ...... Jr WSU S •Marty Humeniuk ...... Sr BSU Minn.-Crookston 2 9 .182 1 7 .125 TE Alan Hartung ...... Sr WSU S Nick Jaeger ...... Sr WSU Final 2003 Standings PK Steve Opgenorth ...... Sr WSU P •Jason Baez ...... Fr BSU KR Joseph Mapson ...... Sr CSP PR Joseph Mapson ...... Sr CSP a= NCAA Division II Playoff quarterfinalist b= Mineral Water Bowl participant SECOND-TEAM ALL-NSIC OFFENSE SECOND-TEAM ALL-NSIC DEFENSE OT Jesse Miller ...... Sr CSP DE •Adam Coughlin ...... Sr BSU OT Talo Tayale ...... Jr UMD DE Matt Wayne ...... Sr WSU OG Nick Sundsmo ...... Jr CSP DT •Ben Jacobson ...... Sr BSU OG Cory Becker ...... Sr MSM DT Thomas Cole ...... Jr UMD C Matt Brown ...... Sr WSU LB •Jon Aamot ...... Sr BSU QB Cash Langeness ...... Sr UMD LB Jason Carson ...... Sr NSU RB Luon Spearman ...... Sr UMC LB Bump Christensen ...... Sr WSC RB Kevin Curtin ...... Sr WSU CB Darrion Branscomb ...... Jr CSP WR Chad Davison ...... Sr MSM CB Jay Schreiber ...... So UMC WR Tim Battaglia ...... Sr UMD S Shaun Fischer ...... Sr UMD TE Travis Mattox ...... Sr WSC S Nick Lokanc ...... So WSU PK Owen Olson ...... Sr NSU P Jason Schreiber ...... Jr UMD KR Cash Langeness ...... Sr UMD PR Kevin Curtin ...... Sr WSU

HONORABLE MENTION ALL-NSIC OFFENSE HONORABLE MENTION ALL-NSIC DEFENSE OT Clay Harrell ...... Sr NSU DE Phil Alejandrino ...... Sr CSP OT Pat Mertes ...... Sr SMS DE Geoff Fischer ...... Jr UMD OT Ed Gilreath ...... Sr WSU DE Charles Williams ...... Sr NSU OG Tyrone McCormick ...... Fr CSP DE Quentin Anderson ...... Sr SMS OG Jason Zentgraf ...... Jr MSM DT Brandon Sullivan ...... Fr CSP OG Brant Winter ...... Sr WSC DT Kia Tupou ...... So NSU C Mario Foster ...... Jr CSP DT Trevor Berneking ...... Sr UMC C Paul Krahmer ...... Sr NSU DT Nick Wemhoff ...... Sr WSC C Will Freitag ...... So UMC DT Jim Stanek ...... Jr WSU QB Toby Korrodi ...... Fr NSU LB Mike Gudgell ...... Sr MSM RB •Eddie Acosta ...... Sr BSU LB Lee Jamison ...... Jr SMS RB David Whitten ...... Sr SMS LB Troy Berneking ...... Sr UMC RB Dave Rufledt ...... Jr UMD LB Brian Wenngatz ...... Sr UMD WR Chalrie Johnston ...... So NSU LB Mike Madsen ...... Sr WSU WR Josh Martin ...... Jr NSU S •Kurtis Woodard ...... Sr BSU WR Josh Hopwood ...... Jr WSC S Joe Amundson ...... Sr CSP Punter Jason Baez (#23, above) and wide re- TE Adam Grunzke ...... Jr UMC S Justin Buzby ...... Jr UMC ceiver-kick returner Michael Nordyke (#10, below) PK Chad Gerlach ...... Sr UMD S Kyle Lingenfelter ...... Sr WSC earned All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Confer- KR •Michael Nordyke ...... Jr BSU ence honors for BSU in 2003. Baez earned First- KR Kevin Curtin ...... Sr WSU OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Team honors and Nordyke was named Honorable PR Cash Langeness ...... Sr UMD QB James McNear III ...... So CSP Mention All-NSIC. OFFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR QB Toby Korrodi ...... Fr NSU

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR LB Deric Sieck ...... Sr WSU

DEFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR LB Steve Espinoza ...... Jr NSU

GLEN GALLIGAN AWARD WR Tim Battaglia ...... Sr UMD

COACH OF THE YEAR Shannon Currier ...... CSP

38 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU 2003 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Recap 2003 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Recap STANDINGS AND ALL-NSIC TEAMS TEAM ALL-GAME LEADERS

SCORING OFFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg RUSHING OFFENSE G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G Northern St. 11 60 48 2 0 14 1 456 41.5 Minn.-Duluth 11 515 2974 5.8 39 270.4 Winona State 13 66 50 5 1 11 1 493 37.9 Northern St. 11 455 2255 5.0 22 205.0 Minn.-Duluth 11 55 51 1 0 6 0 401 36.5 Concordia-St. Paul 12 418 2347 5.6 32 195.6 Concordia-St. Paul 12 55 48 2 0 5 1 399 33.2 MSU Moorhead 11 496 2131 4.3 24 193.7 •Bemidji State 11 49 32 4 0 2 1 342 31.1 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 499 1921 3.8 15 174.6 MSU Moorhead 11 39 30 3 0 7 0 291 26.5 Winona State 13 527 2158 4.1 28 166.0 Southwest Minn. St. 11 37 25 2 0 6 0 269 24.5 Minn.-Crookston 11 430 1784 4.1 17 162.2 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 31 23 1 0 2 2 221 20.1 •Bemidji State 11 470 1621 3.4 19 147.4 Minn.-Crookston 11 29 12 5 0 1 0 199 18.1 Southwest Minn. St. 11 405 1462 3.6 16 132.9

SCORING DEFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg RUSHING DEFENSE G Att Yards Avg TD Yds/G Winona State 13 28 21 1 0 7 0 212 16.3 Minn.-Duluth 11 408 1193 2.9 10 108.5 Minn.-Duluth 11 26 18 0 0 8 0 198 18.0 Winona State 13 501 1663 3.3 13 127.9 •Bemidji State 11 36 29 4 0 6 0 271 24.6 Northern St. 11 413 1408 3.4 11 128.0 Northern St. 11 38 28 4 0 7 0 285 25.9 •Bemidji State 11 436 1483 3.4 18 134.8 Concordia-St. Paul 12 41 34 2 0 15 1 331 27.6 Concordia-St. Paul 12 493 1923 3.9 19 160.2 Southwest Minn. St. 11 54 40 5 0 3 1 385 35.0 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 461 2339 5.1 29 212.6 MSU Moorhead 11 54 43 3 1 4 0 387 35.2 Southwest Minn. St. 11 430 2383 5.5 30 216.6 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 57 48 1 0 7 1 415 37.7 MSU Moorhead 11 484 2489 5.1 28 226.3 Minn.-Crookston 11 61 49 5 0 7 2 450 40.9 Minn.-Crookston 11 492 2689 5.5 34 244.5

PASS OFFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G TOTAL OFFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G Northern St. 11 435 228 15 52.4 3635 8.4 36 330.5 Northern St. 11 2255 3635 890 5890 6.6 58 535.5 Concordia-St. Paul 12 397 228 17 57.4 3251 8.2 20 270.9 Concordia-St. Paul 12 2347 3251 815 5598 6.9 52 466.5 Winona State 13 354 194 13 54.8 3087 8.7 36 237.5 Minn.-Duluth 11 2974 1829 738 4803 6.5 51 436.6 •Bemidji State 11 322 176 14 54.7 2218 6.9 26 201.6 Winona State 13 2158 3087 881 5245 6.0 64 403.5 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 260 135 13 51.9 2157 8.3 15 196.1 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 1921 2157 759 4078 5.4 30 370.7 Southwest Minn. St. 11 318 174 13 54.7 1913 6.0 18 173.9 MSU Moorhead 11 2131 1835 776 3966 5.1 39 360.5 MSU Moorhead 11 280 128 10 45.7 1835 6.6 15 166.8 •Bemidji State 11 1621 2218 792 3839 4.8 45 349.0 Minn.-Duluth 11 223 114 11 51.1 1829 8.2 12 166.3 Minn.-Crookston 11 1784 1681 753 3465 4.6 24 315.0 Minn.-Crookston 11 323 154 24 47.7 1681 5.2 7 152.8 Southwest Minn. St. 11 1462 1913 723 3375 4.7 34 306.8

PASS DEFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds Avg TD Yds/G TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G Southwest Minn. St. 11 277 152 10 54.9 2086 7.5 19 189.6 Minn.-Duluth 11 1193 2158 735 3351 4.6 26 304.6 MSU Moorhead 11 285 154 12 54.0 2127 7.5 22 193.4 Winona State 13 1663 2589 924 4252 4.6 26 327.1 Minn.-Duluth 11 327 165 19 50.5 2158 6.6 16 196.2 •Bemidji State 11 1483 2237 773 3720 4.8 35 338.2 Winona State 13 423 233 23 55.1 2589 6.1 13 199.2 Northern St. 11 1408 2614 859 4022 4.7 36 365.6 •Bemidji State 11 337 164 23 48.7 2237 6.6 17 203.4 Concordia-St. Paul 12 1923 2611 822 4534 5.5 36 377.8 Concordia-St. Paul 12 329 185 19 56.2 2611 7.9 17 217.6 Southwest Minn. St. 11 2383 2086 707 4469 6.3 49 406.3 Minn.-Crookston 11 296 171 13 57.8 2468 8.3 26 224.4 MSU Moorhead 11 2489 2127 769 4616 6.0 50 419.6 Northern St. 11 446 213 18 47.8 2614 5.9 25 237.6 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 2339 2646 756 4985 6.6 55 453.2 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 295 188 10 63.7 2646 9.0 26 240.5 Minn.-Crookston 11 2689 2468 788 5157 6.5 60 468.8

KICKOFF RETURNS G Ret Yds TD Avg PUNT RETURNS G Ret Yds TD Avg Concordia-St. Paul 12 56 1246 1 22.2 Concordia-St. Paul 12 23 345 1 15.0 Minn.-Duluth 11 32 685 1 21.4 Winona State 13 32 390 2 12.2 Winona State 13 29 554 0 19.1 Minn.-Duluth 11 40 452 2 11.3 •Bemidji State 11 44 831 0 18.9 Southwest Minn. St. 11 27 266 0 9.9 Southwest Minn. St. 11 58 1078 0 18.6 Minn.-Crookston 11 21 203 2 9.7 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 56 978 0 17.5 Northern St. 11 27 244 0 9.0 Northern St. 11 38 653 0 17.2 •Bemidji State 11 32 265 0 8.3 Minn.-Crookston 11 61 983 0 16.1 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 10 53 0 5.3 MSU Moorhead 11 41 620 0 15.1 MSU Moorhead 11 14 62 0 4.4

PUNTING G No. Yards Avg Ret Yds Avg Net/P PASS EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Pct. Int Yds TD EFFIC Minn.-Duluth 11 43 1601 37.2 15 103 2.4 34.8 Winona State 13 354 194 548 13 3087 36 154.3 Northern St. 11 62 2120 34.2 25 136 2.2 32.0 Northern St. 11 435 228 524 15 3635 36 143.0 Winona State 13 59 2153 36.5 28 283 4.8 31.7 Concordia-St. Paul 12 397 228 574 17 3251 20 134.3 Southwest Minn. St. 11 58 2222 38.3 31 392 6.8 31.6 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 260 135 519 13 2157 15 130.6 •Bemidji State 11 59 2189 37.1 26 354 6.0 31.1 •Bemidji State 11 322 176 547 14 2218 26 130.5 Concordia-St. Paul 12 45 1604 35.6 28 256 5.7 30.0 Minn.-Duluth 11 223 114 511 11 1829 12 127.9 Minn.-Crookston 11 62 2131 34.4 29 335 5.4 29.0 Southwest Minn. St. 11 318 174 547 13 1913 18 115.8 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 57 1862 32.7 24 228 4.0 28.7 MSU Moorhead 11 280 128 457 10 1835 15 111.3 MSU Moorhead 11 52 1744 33.5 20 269 5.2 28.4 Minn.-Crookston 11 323 154 477 24 1681 7 83.7

Gained Lost TURNOVER MARGIN G Fum Int Tot Fum Int Tot Mar Per/G PASS DEF EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD EFFIC Winona State 13 19 23 42 10 13 23 +19 1.46 Winona State 13 423 233 23 55.1 2589 13 105.8 •Bemidji State 11 8 23 31 14 14 28 +3 0.27 Northern St. 11 446 213 18 47.8 2614 25 107.4 MSU Moorhead 11 12 12 24 12 10 22 +2 0.18 •Bemidji State 11 337 164 23 48.7 2237 17 107.4 Minn.-Duluth 11 15 19 34 21 11 32 +2 0.18 Minn.-Duluth 11 327 165 19 50.5 2158 16 110.4 Southwest Minn. St. 11 10 10 20 7 13 20 +0 0.00 Concordia-St. Paul 12 329 185 19 56.2 2611 17 128.4 Concordia-St. Paul 12 13 19 32 16 17 33 -1 -0.08 Southwest Minn. St. 11 277 152 10 54.9 2086 19 133.5 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 12 10 22 10 13 23 -1 -0.09 MSU Moorhead 11 285 154 12 54.0 2127 22 133.8 Northern St. 11 8 18 26 12 15 27 -1 -0.09 Minn.-Crookston 11 296 171 13 57.8 2468 26 148.0 Minn.-Crookston 11 11 13 24 8 24 32 -8 -0.73 Wayne St. (Neb.) 11 295 188 10 63.7 2646 26 161.4

2004 Football Media Guide 39 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 2003 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Recap INDIVIDUAL ALL-GAME LEADERS

RUSHING Team Cl G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G INTERCEPTIONS Team Cl G Int Yds TD Int/G Cruz, Ronnie NSU SR 11 240 1476 6.2 18 134.2 Schreiber, Jay UMC SO 11 5 115 1 0.45 Washington, Chris CSP SR 12 249 1569 6.3 20 130.8 •Joubert, Torry BSU JR 11 5 93 1 0.45 •Acosta, Eddie BSU SR 11 296 1233 4.2 14 112.1 Price, Anthony SMSU SO 10 4 68 1 0.40 Rufledt, Dave UMD JR 11 176 1218 6.9 21 110.7 Koehler, Steven WSU SR 13 5 28 0 0.38 Whitten, David SMSU SR 10 201 931 4.6 5 93.1 Hagen, Josh MSUM SR 8 3 61 0 0.38 Spearman, Luon UMC SR 11 176 853 4.8 7 77.5 Warren, Shawn NSU SO 11 4 41 0 0.36 Curtin, Kevin WSU SR 13 156 920 5.9 9 70.8 Fisher, Shaun UMD SR 11 4 24 0 0.36 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 11 83 744 9.0 6 67.6 Starcevic, Nick UMC SO 11 4 24 0 0.36 Wang, Cody MSUM SR 10 115 634 5.5 3 63.4 Lokanc, Luke WSU SO 13 4 80 0 0.31 Holliday, Mell WSC 9 83 513 6.2 2 57.0 Jaeger, Nick WSU SR 13 4 54 0 0.31

PASSING AVG/GM Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G PASS EFFICIENCY Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Eff. Korrodi, Toby NSU FR 11 428 225 15 52.6 3528 36 320.7 Wrobel, Brian WSU SR 13 257 137 8 53.3 2256 25 152.9 McNear, James CSP SO 12 338 195 16 57.7 2778 16 231.5 Korrodi, Toby NSU FR 11 428 225 15 52.6 3528 36 142.6 Edwards, Brett WSC 11 253 134 13 53.0 2131 15 193.7 Edwards, Brett WSC 11 253 134 13 53.0 2131 15 133.0 •Smith, Jason BSU JR 11 286 159 11 55.6 1990 23 180.9 •Smith, Jason BSU JR 11 286 159 11 55.6 1990 23 132.9 Wrobel, Brian WSU SR 13 257 137 8 53.3 2256 25 173.5 McNear, James CSP SO 12 338 195 16 57.7 2778 16 132.9 Fagnan, Rob SMSU SR 11 291 162 13 55.7 1712 16 155.6 Fagnan, Rob SMSU SR 11 291 162 13 55.7 1712 16 114.3 Frykman, Jon MSUM SR 10 236 110 8 46.6 1497 15 149.7 * min. 15 attempts per game Drexler, David UMC SO 11 195 93 16 47.7 976 4 88.7 Nett, Andy WSU SR 10 85 49 5 57.6 752 8 75.2 Simmons, Jason UMC FR 10 124 61 8 49.2 705 3 70.5

TOTAL OFFENSE Team Cl G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G PUNT RET AVG Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Avg Korrodi, Toby NSU FR 11 -87 3528 486 3441 312.8 Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 12 21 339 1 16.1 McNear, James CSP SO 12 495 2778 449 3273 272.8 Morris,Luke SMSU JR 10 12 136 0 11.3 Edwards, Brett WSC 11 382 2131 411 2513 228.5 Curtin, Kevin WSU SR 13 21 234 1 11.1 •Smith, Jason BSU JR 11 71 1990 361 2061 187.4 McGoy, Aaron UMC SO 11 13 130 1 10.0 Wrobel, Brian WSU SR 13 156 2256 354 2412 185.5 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 11 29 281 1 9.7 Frykman, Jon MSUM SR 10 223 1497 344 1720 172.0 Burns, Deacon NSU SO 11 13 123 0 9.5 Fagnan,Rob SMSU SR 11 59 1712 395 1771 161.0 Gaines, Waleed NSU JR 11 12 110 0 9.2 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 11 744 737 153 1481 134.6 •Acosta, Anthony BSU FR 10 23 190 0 8.3 Cruz, Ronnie NSU SR 11 1476 0 240 1476 134.2 Washington, Chris CSP SR 12 1569 0 249 1569 130.8

RECEPTIONS/GM Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Avg/C Rec/G KICK RET AVG Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Avg Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 12 90 1165 7 12.9 7.50 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 11 14 413 1 29.5 Battaglia, Tim UMD SR 11 60 1119 8 18.6 5.45 Amundson, Jeff CSP FR 12 14 350 0 25.0 •Nordyke, Mike BSU FR 9 49 649 3 13.2 5.44 •Nordyke, Mike BSU FR 9 16 395 0 24.7 Davison, Chad MSUM SR 11 58 882 10 15.2 5.27 Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 12 35 809 1 23.1 Johnston, Charles NSU SO 11 53 974 11 18.4 4.82 Curtin, Kevin WSU SR 13 14 318 0 22.7 Samp, Chris WSU JR 13 62 1321 17 21.3 4.77 Chambers, Tyler WSC 11 22 461 0 21.0 McGoy, Aaron UMC SO 11 50 631 4 12.6 4.55 Burns, Deacon NSU SO 11 26 531 0 20.4 Martin, Josh NSU JR 11 48 910 10 19.0 4.36 D’Haiti,Jean SMSU FR 11 11 218 0 19.8 Hynes, Brian WSU SO 13 55 835 10 15.2 4.23 •Acosta, Anthony BSU FR 10 18 314 0 17.4 Denson, Ray SMSU SO 11 41 506 9 12.3 3.73 Spearman, Luon UMC SR 11 21 362 0 17.2

RECEIVE YDS/GM Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Avg/C Yds/G PUNTING Team Cl G Punts Yds Avg Battaglia, Tim UMD SR 11 60 1119 8 18.6 101.7 •Baez, Jason BSU FR 10 44 1700 38.6 Samp, Chris WSU JR 13 62 1321 17 21.3 101.6 Schreiber, Justin UMD JR 11 41 1573 38.4 Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 12 90 1165 7 12.9 97.1 Schlichting, Andy SMSU FR 11 57 2156 37.8 Johnston, Char NSU SO 11 53 974 11 18.4 88.5 Raphael, Josh CSP SR 12 43 1604 37.3 Martin, Josh NSU JR 11 48 910 10 19.0 82.7 Hurley, Pat WSU SO 13 57 2126 37.3 Davison, Chad MSUM SR 11 58 882 10 15.2 80.2 Rantala, James UMC FR 8 43 1583 36.8 •Nordyke, Mike BSU FR 9 49 649 3 13.2 72.1 Olson, Owen NSU SR 11 62 2120 34.2 Hill, Wesley CSP JR 11 39 713 8 18.3 64.8 Walker, Brett WSC 11 56 1842 32.9 Hynes, Brian WSU SO 13 55 835 10 15.2 64.2 Greer, Clint MSUM SO 11 41 1304 31.8 McGoy, Aaron UMC SO 11 50 631 4 12.6 57.4

ALL PURPOSE Team Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G SCORING Team Cl G TD XPT FG Pts Pts/G Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 12 -3 1165 339 809 2310 192.5 Rufledt, Dave UMD JR 11 22 0 0 132 12.0 Washington, Chris CSP SR 12 1569 450 0 52 2071 172.6 Washington, Chris CSP SR 12 21 2 0 128 10.7 Cruz, Ronnie NSU SR 11 1476 316 0 27 1819 165.4 Cruz, Ronnie NSU SR 11 19 0 0 114 10.4 Burns, Deacon NSU SO 11 493 362 123 531 1509 137.2 •Acosta, Eddie BSU SR 11 15 0 0 90 8.2 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 11 744 0 281 413 1430 130.0 Olson, Owen NSU SR 11 0 48 14 90 8.2 •Nordyke, Mike BSU FR 9 76 649 38 395 1158 128.7 Samp, Chris WSU JR 13 17 0 0 102 7.8 Whitten, David SMSU SR 10 931 180 0 168 1279 127.9 Opgenorth,Steve WSU SR 13 0 52 11 85 6.5 Curtin, Kevin WSU SR 13 920 115 234 318 1587 122.1 Gerlach, Chad UMD SR 11 0 53 6 71 6.5 •Acosta, Eddie BSU SR 11 1233 94 0 0 1327 120.6 Johnston, Charles NSU SO 11 11 4 0 70 6.4 Rufledt, Dave UMD JR 11 1218 42 0 0 1260 114.5 Davison, Chad MSUM SR 11 10 4 0 64 5.8

40 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU 2003 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Recap TEAM NSIC-ONLY LEADERS

SCORING OFFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg RUSHING OFFENSE G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G Northern St. 8 48 38 2 0 10 1 362 45.2 Minn.-Duluth 8 386 2325 6.0 30 290.6 Winona State 8 44 33 5 1 6 1 329 41.1 Concordia-St. Paul 8 278 1731 6.2 23 216.4 Concordia-St. Paul 8 40 33 2 0 4 1 291 36.4 Winona State 8 332 1575 4.7 17 196.9 Minn.-Duluth 8 38 36 1 0 5 0 281 35.1 Northern St. 8 307 1571 5.1 18 196.4 •Bemidji State 8 37 24 4 0 2 0 260 32.5 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 377 1468 3.9 11 183.5 MSU Moorhead 8 26 20 2 0 6 0 198 24.8 MSU Moorhead 8 352 1352 3.8 13 169.0 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 23 18 0 0 1 1 161 20.1 Minn.-Crookston 8 314 1228 3.9 12 153.5 Minn.-Crookston 8 21 11 3 0 1 0 146 18.2 •Bemidji State 8 342 1194 3.5 14 149.2 Southwest Minn. State 8 18 13 1 0 4 0 135 16.9 Southwest Minn. State 8 292 949 3.2 6 118.6

SCORING DEFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg RUSHING DEFENSE G Att Yards Avg TD Yds/G Winona State 8 19 14 0 0 2 0 134 16.8 Northern St. 8 323 1031 3.2 7 128.9 Minn.-Duluth 8 22 15 0 0 5 0 162 20.2 Minn.-Duluth 8 299 1045 3.5 9 130.6 Concordia-St. Paul 8 24 17 2 0 10 0 195 24.4 •Bemidji State 8 323 1129 3.5 16 141.1 •Bemidji State 8 30 25 2 0 3 0 218 27.2 Winona State 8 329 1166 3.5 10 145.8 Northern St. 8 31 22 4 0 5 0 231 28.9 Concordia-St. Paul 8 330 1250 3.8 12 156.2 MSU Moorhead 8 39 33 1 1 4 0 283 35.4 MSU Moorhead 8 347 1774 5.1 20 221.8 Minn.-Crookston 8 39 29 5 0 5 2 292 36.5 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 333 1870 5.6 22 233.8 Southwest Minn. State 8 45 32 5 0 1 1 317 39.6 Southwest Minn. State 8 326 2012 6.2 24 251.5 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 46 39 1 0 4 1 331 41.4 Minn.-Crookston 8 370 2116 5.7 24 264.5

PASS OFFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G TOTAL OFFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G Northern St. 8 344 181 15 52.6 2886 8.4 28 360.8 Northern St. 8 1571 2886 651 4457 6.8 46 557.1 Concordia-St. Paul 8 249 146 10 58.6 2149 8.6 14 268.6 Concordia-St. Paul 8 1731 2149 527 3880 7.4 37 485.0 Winona State 8 213 116 7 54.5 1799 8.4 26 224.9 Minn.-Duluth 8 2325 1173 543 3498 6.4 37 437.2 •Bemidji State 8 238 130 11 54.6 1603 6.7 20 200.4 Winona State 8 1575 1799 545 3374 6.2 43 421.8 Southwest Minn. State 8 240 133 11 55.4 1462 6.1 12 182.8 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 1468 1402 571 2870 5.0 22 358.8 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 194 99 11 51.0 1402 7.2 11 175.2 •Bemidji State 8 1194 1603 580 2797 4.8 34 349.6 MSU Moorhead 8 219 96 8 43.8 1353 6.2 13 169.1 MSU Moorhead 8 1352 1353 571 2705 4.7 26 338.1 Minn.-Crookston 8 272 128 20 47.1 1329 4.9 5 166.1 Minn.-Crookston 8 1228 1329 586 2557 4.4 17 319.6 Minn.-Duluth 8 157 77 7 49.0 1173 7.5 7 146.6 Southwest Minn. State 8 949 1462 532 2411 4.5 18 301.4

PASS DEFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds Avg TD Yds/G TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G Winona State 8 237 127 10 53.6 1441 6.1 8 180.1 Minn.-Duluth 8 1045 1497 534 2542 4.8 22 317.8 Minn.-Duluth 8 235 114 13 48.5 1497 6.4 13 187.1 Winona State 8 1166 1441 566 2607 4.6 18 325.9 Southwest Minn. State 8 185 107 5 57.8 1514 8.2 16 189.2 •Bemidji State 8 1129 1680 565 2809 5.0 29 351.1 Minn.-Crookston 8 210 107 12 51.0 1516 7.2 15 189.5 Northern St. 8 1031 1944 651 2975 4.6 29 371.9 MSU Moorhead 8 231 120 11 51.9 1665 7.2 16 208.1 Concordia-St. Paul 8 1250 1906 574 3156 5.5 23 394.5 •Bemidji State 8 242 111 16 45.9 1680 6.9 13 210.0 MSU Moorhead 8 1774 1665 578 3439 5.9 36 429.9 Concordia-St. Paul 8 244 133 12 54.5 1906 7.8 11 238.2 Southwest Minn. State 8 2012 1514 511 3526 6.9 40 440.8 Northern St. 8 328 151 13 46.0 1944 5.9 22 243.0 Minn.-Crookston 8 2116 1516 580 3632 6.3 39 454.0 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 214 136 8 63.6 1993 9.3 22 249.1 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 1870 1993 547 3863 7.1 44 482.9

KICKOFF RETURNS G Ret Yds TD Avg PUNT RETURNS G Ret Yds TD Avg Concordia-St. Paul 8 36 872 1 24.2 Concordia-St. Paul 8 17 283 1 16.6 Winona State 8 15 313 0 20.9 Winona State 8 19 249 1 13.1 Bemidji State 8 33 638 0 19.3 Minn.-Duluth 8 30 361 1 12.0 Northern St. 8 30 514 0 17.1 •Bemidji State 8 23 223 0 9.7 Minn.-Crookston 8 38 650 0 17.1 Northern St. 8 19 170 0 8.9 Minn.-Duluth 8 26 444 0 17.1 Minn.-Crookston 8 16 108 1 6.8 Southwest Minn. State 8 46 764 0 16.6 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 8 52 0 6.5 MSU Moorhead 8 25 400 0 16.0 Southwest Minn. State 8 11 67 0 6.1 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 39 618 0 15.8 MSU Moorhead 8 10 36 0 3.6

PUNTING G No. Yards Avg Ret Yds Avg Net/P PASS EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Pct. Int Yds TD EFFIC Minn.-Duluth 8 34 1251 36.8 13 85 2.5 34.3 Winona State 8 213 116 .545 7 1799 26 159.1 Winona State 8 33 1222 37.0 14 119 3.6 33.4 Concordia-St. Paul 8 249 146 .586 10 2149 14 141.7 Concordia-St. Paul 8 28 1015 36.2 16 134 4.8 31.5 Northern St. 8 344 181 .526 15 2886 28 141.2 Northern St. 8 45 1454 32.3 15 76 1.7 30.6 •Bemidji State 8 238 130 .546 11 1603 20 129.7 Minn.-Crookston 8 44 1497 34.0 18 194 4.4 29.6 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 194 99 .510 11 1402 11 119.1 Southwest Minn. State 8 41 1557 38.0 23 353 8.6 29.4 Minn.-Duluth 8 157 77 .490 7 1173 7 117.6 •Bemidji State 8 44 1617 36.8 23 336 7.6 29.1 Southwest Minn. State 8 240 133 .554 11 1462 12 113.9 MSU Moorhead 8 38 1244 32.7 15 152 4.0 28.7 MSU Moorhead 8 219 96 .438 8 1353 13 108.0 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 41 1268 30.9 16 100 2.4 28.5 Minn.-Crookston 8 272 128 .471 20 1329 5 79.5

Gained Lost PASS DEF EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD EFFIC TURNOVER MARGIN G Fum Int Tot Fum Int Tot Mar Per/G Winona State 8 237 127 10 53.6 1441 8 107.4 Winona State 8 14 10 24 4 7 11 +13 1.62 •Bemidji State 8 242 111 16 45.9 1680 13 108.7 Minn.-Duluth 8 12 13 25 15 7 22 +3 0.38 Minn.-Duluth 8 235 114 13 48.5 1497 13 109.2 •Bemidji State 8 7 16 23 10 11 21 +2 0.25 Northern St. 8 328 151 13 46.0 1944 22 110.0 MSU Moorhead 8 7 11 18 9 8 17 +1 0.12 Minn.-Crookston 8 210 107 12 51.0 1516 15 123.7 Concordia-St. Paul 8 8 12 20 11 10 21 -1 -0.12 Concordia-St. Paul 8 244 133 12 54.5 1906 11 125.2 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 9 8 17 8 11 19 -2 -0.25 MSU Moorhead 8 231 120 11 51.9 1665 16 125.8 Northern St. 8 8 13 21 10 15 25 -4 -0.50 Southwest Minn. State 8 185 107 5 57.8 1514 16 149.7 Minn.-Crookston 8 9 12 21 6 20 26 -5 -0.62 Wayne St. (Neb.) 8 214 136 8 63.6 1993 22 168.2 Southwest Minn. State 8 4 5 9 5 11 16 -7 -0.88

2004 Football Media Guide 41 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 2003 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Recap INDIVIDUAL NSIC-ONLY LEADERS

RUSHING Team Cl G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G INTERCEPTIONS Team Cl G Int Yds TD Int/G Cruz, Ronnie NSU SR 8 181 1188 6.6 15 148.5 Schreiber, Jay UMC SO 8 5 115 1 0.62 Washington, Chris CSP SR 8 166 1136 6.8 15 142.0 •Joubert, Torry BSU JR 8 4 60 1 0.50 Rufledt, Dave UMD JR 8 131 992 7.6 17 124.0 Warren, Shawn NSU SO 8 4 41 0 0.50 •Acosta, Eddie BSU SR 8 226 929 4.1 11 116.1 Starcevic, Nick UMC SO 8 4 24 0 0.50 Whitten, David SMSU SR 7 158 777 4.9 3 111.0 Dennis, Chris CSP JR 8 3 40 0 0.38 Curtin, Kevin WSU SR 8 106 703 6.6 7 87.9 Koehler, Steven WSU SR 8 3 19 0 0.38 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 8 79 682 8.6 5 85.2 Fisher, Shaun UMD SR 8 3 0 0 0.38 Spearman, Luon UMC SR 8 136 601 4.4 5 75.1 Giboney, Mike UMC FR 6 2 17 0 0.33 Wang, Cody MSUM SR 7 88 473 5.4 2 67.6 Armstron, Russh CSP JR 6 2 0 0 0.33 Molacek, Zach WSC 8 90 450 5.0 4 56.2 Price, Anthony SMSU SO 7 2 0 0 0.29

PASSING AVG/GM Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G PASS EFFICIENCY Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Eff. Korrodi, Toby NSU FR 8 340 179 15 52.6 2813 28 351.6 Wrobel, Brian WSU SR 8 149 79 5 53.0 1327 20 165.4 McNear, James CSP SO 8 240 140 10 58.3 2088 14 261.0 McNear, James CSP SO 8 240 140 10 58.3 2088 14 142.3 •Smith, Jason BSU JR 8 203 114 8 56.2 1399 17 174.9 Korrodi, Toby NSU FR 8 340 179 15 52.6 2813 28 140.5 Edwards, Brett WSC 8 189 98 11 51.9 1376 11 172.0 Smith, Jason BSU JR 8 203 114 8 56.2 1399 17 133.8 Wrobel, Brian WSU SR 8 149 79 5 53.0 1327 20 165.9 Edwards, Brett WSC 8 189 98 11 51.9 1376 11 120.6 Fagnan, Rob SMSU SR 8 221 124 11 56.1 1284 10 160.5 Fagnan, Rob SMSU SR 8 221 124 11 56.1 1284 10 109.9 Frykman, Jon MSUM SR 7 189 84 7 44.4 1084 13 154.9 * min 15 attempts/game Drexler, David UMC SO 8 175 82 13 46.9 847 3 105.9 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 8 67 43 3 64.2 692 3 86.5 Simmons, Jason UMC FR 7 93 46 7 49.5 482 2 68.9

TOTAL OFFENSE Team Cl G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G PUNT RET AVG Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Avg Korrodi, Toby NSU FR 8 -54 2813 381 2759 344.9 Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 8 15 277 1 18.5 McNear, James CSP SO 8 383 2088 312 2471 308.9 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 8 22 231 1 10.5 Edwards, Brett WSC 8 296 1376 309 1672 209.0 •Acosta, Anthony BSU FR 7 16 158 0 9.9 •Smith, Jason BSU JR 8 62 1399 257 1461 182.6 Curtin, Kevin WSU SR 8 12 114 0 9.5 Wrobel, Brian WSU SR 8 99 1327 202 1426 178.2 Gaines, Waleed NSU JR 8 11 93 0 8.5 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 8 682 692 146 1374 171.8 McGoy, Aaron UMC SO 8 10 44 0 4.4 Fagnan, Rob SMSU SR 8 67 1284 303 1351 168.9 Frykman, Jon MSUM SR 7 88 1084 270 1172 167.4 Cruz, Ronnie NSU SR 8 1188 0 181 1188 148.5 Washington, Chris CSP SR 8 1136 0 166 1136 142.0

RECEPTIONS/GM Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Avg/C Rec/G KICK RET AVG Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Avg Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 8 62 865 6 14.0 7.75 Amundson, Jeff CSP FR 8 10 287 0 28.7 •Nordyke, Mike BSU JR 8 44 583 3 13.2 5.50 Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 8 20 505 1 25.2 Davison, Chad MSUM SR 8 43 641 8 14.9 5.38 •Nordyke, Mike BSU FR 8 14 349 0 24.9 McGoy, Aaron UMC SO 8 43 514 4 12.0 5.38 Curtin, Kevin WSU SR 8 10 231 0 23.1 Johnston, Charles NSU SO 8 42 762 10 18.1 5.25 Langeness, C UMD SR 8 11 237 0 21.5 Battaglia, Tim UMD SR 8 42 751 5 17.9 5.25 Burns, Deacon NSU SO 8 20 428 0 21.4 Martin, Josh NSU JR 8 38 703 6 18.5 4.75 McGoy, Aaron UMC SO 8 8 171 0 21.4 Hynes, Brian WSU SO 8 34 531 6 15.6 4.25 Sutton, William SMSU FR 6 7 148 0 21.1 Samp, Chris WSU JR 8 33 674 13 20.4 4.12 Spearman, Luon UMC SR 8 12 221 0 18.4 Heitmann, Travis NSU JR 6 22 312 2 14.2 3.67 Chambers, Tyler WSC 8 16 293 0 18.3

RECEIVE YDS/GM Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Avg/C Yds/G PUNTING Team Cl G Punts Yds Avg Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 8 62 865 6 14.0 108.1 •Baez, Jason BSU FR 8 38 1472 38.7 Johnston, Char NSU SO 8 42 762 10 18.1 95.2 Schreiber, Jay UMD JR 8 32 1223 38.2 Battaglia, Tim UMD SR 8 42 751 5 17.9 93.9 Hurley, Pat WSU SO 8 32 1219 38.1 Martin, Josh NSU JR 8 38 703 6 18.5 87.9 Schlichting, Andy SMSU FR 8 41 1557 38.0 Samp, Chris WSU JR 8 33 674 13 20.4 84.2 Raphael, Josh CSP SR 8 27 1015 37.6 Davison, Chad MSUM SR 8 43 641 8 14.9 80.1 Greer, Clint MSUM SO 8 37 1199 32.4 •Nordyke, Mike BSU FR 8 44 583 3 13.2 72.9 Olson, Owen NSU SR 8 45 1454 32.3 Hynes, Brian WSU SO 8 34 531 6 15.6 66.4 Walker, Brett WSC 8 40 1248 31.2 McGoy, Aaron UMC SO 8 43 514 4 12.0 64.2 Molacek, Zach WSC 8 21 417 3 19.9 52.1

ALL PURPOSE Team Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G SCORING Team Cl G TD XPT FG Pts Pts/G Mapson, Joseph CSP SR 8 -7 865 277 505 1640 205.0 Rufledt, Dave UMD JR 8 18 0 0 108 13.5 Washington, Chris CSP SR 8 1136 345 0 45 1526 190.8 Washington, Chris CSP SR 8 16 2 0 98 12.2 Cruz, Ronnie NSU SR 8 1188 243 0 27 1458 182.2 Cruz, Ronnie NSU SR 8 15 0 0 90 11.2 Whitten, David SMSU SR 7 777 155 0 168 1100 157.1 Samp, Chris WSU JR 8 13 0 0 78 9.8 Langeness, Cash UMD SR 8 682 0 231 237 1142 142.8 •Acosta, Eddie BSU SR 8 12 0 0 72 9.0 Curtin, Kevin WSU SR 8 703 94 114 231 1142 142.8 Olson, Owen NSU SR 8 0 38 10 68 8.5 Burns, Deacon NSU SO 8 288 295 66 428 1077 134.6 Johnston, Char NSU SO 8 10 4 0 64 8.0 •Nordyke, Mike BSU FR 8 76 583 31 349 1039 129.9 Gerlach, Chad UMD SR 8 0 38 5 53 6.6 Rufledt, Dave UMD JR 8 992 42 0 0 1034 129.2 Opgenorth,Steve WSU SR 8 0 35 6 53 6.6 •Acosta, Eddie BSU SR 8 929 91 0 0 1020 127.5 Davison, Chad MSUM SR 8 8 4 0 52 6.5

42 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU BSU History THE LAST TIME... Individual Run/Pass/Catch Combos Team 100-yard rusher & Karl Mikolon (182 rush) & Ryan Welle (154 rec) 30+ first downs 30 vs UM-Duluth, 10-27-2001 100-yard receiver vs Minn.-Morris (11-9-2002) 300+ yards rushing 312 at MSU-Moorhead, 10-26-2002 2 100-yard rushers & Eddie Acosta (115 rush) & Dan Mell (116 rush); <50 yards net rushing 14 at Concordia-St. Paul, 9-30-2003 2 100-yard receivers Jason Leden (158 rec) & Ryan Welle (103 rec). 400+ yards passing 430 vs Southwest State, 10-7-2000 at Southwest State (10-13-2001) 500+ yards total offense 617 at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 100-yard rusher, Eddie Acosta (179 rush), Ryan Welle (214 rec) & 600+ yards total offense 617 at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 100-yard receiver & Geoff Martinson (314 pass) Consec gm, 400+ yds 2, vs Wayne State (Neb.) (496), 11-7-2003 300-yard passer at UM-Morris (11-3-2001) vs Minn.-Crookston (494), 11-15-2003 100 yards rushing & Eddie Acosta (117 rush, 137 rec) <200 yards total offense 196 at Concordia-St. Paul, 10-12-2002 100 yards receiving vs MSU-Moorhead (10-20-2001) 200 vs Chadron State, 9-13-2003 Individual Rushing 700+ all-purpose yards 719 at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 30+ attempts 32, Eddie Acosta vs Minn.-Crookston, 11-15-2003 40+ points 47 vs Minn.-Crookston, 11-15-2003 40+ attempts 48, Eddie Acosta vs MSU-Moorhead, 10-4-2003 50+ points 69 at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 150+ yards 178, Eddie Acosta vs Wayne State (Neb.), 11-7-2003 60+ points 69 at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 200+ yards 205, Eddie Acosta vs MSU-Moorhead, 10-4-2003 70+ points 70 vs UM-Morris, 10-28-2000 200+ yards, season opener 209, Eddie Acosta at Minot State, 9-2-2000 100+ yards in penalties 104 vs SW Minn. State, 10-18-2003 300+ yards 319, John Gronski vs Southwest State, 10-31-1987 4+ interceptions by 4 at Northern State, 10-25-2003 Two 100-yard rushers Eddie Acosta (153) and Dan Mell (116) 7+ sacks by 7 vs UM-Crookston, 11-10-2001 at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 7+ sacks against 7 by Concordia-St. Paul, 10-6-2001 Consecutive 100-yard gms 2, Eddie Acosta 5+ fumbles 5 vs MSU-Mankato, 9-28-2003 178 vs Wayne State (Neb.), 11-7-2003 3+ fumbles lost 3 at Winona State, 10-11-2003 119 vs Minn.-Crookston, 11-15-2003 20+ tackles for loss 22 vs UM-Morris, 10-28-2000 Consecutive 150-yard gms 3, Eddie Acosta Scored a safety vs Chadron St. (runner out of end zone), 9-13-2003 186 at Northern State, 9-29-2001 Allowed a safety vs Wayne St. (Neb.) (ball out of end zone), 9-28-2002 203 vs Concordia-St. Paul, 10-6-2001 Shutout at Minot State (48-0), 9-6-2003 153 at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 Shutout, vs NSIC opp. vs Southwest State (37-0), 10-19-2002 Consecutive 200-yard gms 3, John Gronski Shut out by UM-Duluth (0-41), 11-8-1997 319 vs Southwest St, 10-31-87 Shut out by NSIC opp. UM-Duluth (0-41), 11-8-1997 221 vs Moorhead St., 11-7-87 Shut out by, 1st half vs MSU-Mankato (0-10), 9-28-2003 201 vs Huron, 11-14-87 50+-yard run 73, Dan Mell at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 Shut out by, 2nd half at Concordia-St. Paul (0-17), 10-12-2002 70+-yard run 73, Dan Mell at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 Game ended in a tie vs Southwest State (46-46), 1987 70+-yard run, QB 71*, Geoff Martinson at Minot State, 9-1-2001 Overtime game at MSU-Moorhead (W, 35-28, 2OT), 10-26-2002 3+ rushing TDs 3, Eddie Acosta vs UM-Crookston, 11-10-2001 4+-overtime game 4 (W, 67-65), vs Southwest State, 10-7-2000 4+ rushing TDs 4, Eddie Acosta at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 2+ blocked punts 2, at Southwest State, 10-9-1999 * BSU record for a QB Blocked PAT at MSU-Mankato, 8-29-2002 2+ blocked kicks, game 2 (2 FG) vs Northern State, 10-5-2002 Individual Passing Rally from 14+ pt. deficit at Northern State (0-21, 7:31 1st; 48-42); 10-25-2003 30+ attempts 32, Jason Smith vs Minn.-Crookston, 11-15-2003 vs UM-Crookston (20-35, 1:02 2nd; 47-35); 11-15-2003 20+ completions 20, Jason Smith vs Minn.-Crookston, 11-15-2003 Outgained/100+ yds/win at Northern State (-242, 569-327), 10-25-2003 300+ yards passing 308, Jason Smith vs Minn.-Crookston, 11-15-2003 Comeback victory at Northern State (0-21, 1st q), 10-25-2003 400+ yards passing 430, Geoff Martinson vs Southwest State, 10-7-2000 Consec. 250-yard games 5, Geoff Martinson Miscellaneous 271 vs Concordia-St. Paul, 10-6-2001 “Hail Mary” TD pass Pat O’Connor to Ty Houglum vs St. John’s, 9-6-1997 389 at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 1,000 yds cmb offense 1,032 vs UM-Duluth (474), 10-27-2001 324 vs MSU-Moorhead, 10-20-2001 300+ yds indiv. offense 311, Jason Smith (303 pass, 8 rush) 338 vs UM-Duluth, 10-27-2001 vs Northern State, 10-5-2002 314 vat UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 400+ yds indiv. offense 422, Geoff Martinson (430 pass, -8 rush) Consec. 300-yard games 4, Geoff Martinson vs Southwest State, 10-7-2000 389 at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 Consec gm, 300+ yds off 4, Geoff Martinson 324 vs MSU-Moorhead, 10-20-2001 374 (389 pass, -15 rush) at Southwest St., 10-13-2001 338 vs UM-Duluth, 10-27-2001 314 at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 323 (324 pass, -1 rush) vs MSU-Moorhead, 10-20-2001 200 yds pass/100 yds rush Marty Follis (203/140) vs UN-Kearney, 11-14-92 338 (338 pass, 0 rush) vs UM-Duluth, 10-27-2001 70-yard completion 79 (TD), Ryan Welle from Jason Smith 317 (314 pass, 3 rush) at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 vs Northern State, 10-5-2002 4+ TDs scored 4, Eddie Acosta (4 rush) at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 80-yard completion 95 (TD), Jason Leden from Geoff Martinson 5+ TDs accounted for 5, Geoff Martinson (4 p/1 r) vs UM-Duluth, 10-27-2001 at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 3+ field goals 3, Neil Collier vs UW-River Falls, 11-10-2000 90-yard completion 95 (TD), Jason Leden from Geoff Martinson 5+ PATS 6-6, David Hagen vs Wayne State (Neb.), 11-7-2003 at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 7+ PATs 7-8, Neil Collier at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 3+ TD passes 3, Jason Smith vs Minn.-Crookston, 11-15-2003 7-7, Neil Collier at Southwest State, 10-13-2001 4+ TD passes 4, Jason Smith at Northern State, 10-25-2003 7-7, Neil Collier vs Wayne State (Neb), 9-18-1999 3+ interceptions 3, Jason Smith vs Northern State, 10-5-2002 40-yd+ FG 40, Neil Collier at UM-Duluth, 10-21-2000 5+ punts 7, Jason Baez vs Minn.-Duluth, 11-1-2003 Individual Receiving 80+ yard punt 84, Neil Collier at Concordia-St. Paul, 10-12-2002 10+ receptions 10, Ryan Welle vs Minn.-Morris, 11-9-2002 15+ tackles 17, Marty Humeniuk vs Wayne State, 11-7-2003 125+ yards 142, Michael Nordyke at Winona State, 10-11-2003 5+ tackles-for-loss 5, Wes Ehlers vs UM-Morris, 10-28-2000 3+ sacks 3, Wes Ehlers vs Southwest State, 10-7-2000 150+ yards 154, Ryan Welle vs Minn.-Morris, 11-9-2002 2+ interceptions 2, Jon Aamot vs MSU-Mankato, 9-28-2003 175+ yards 178, Ryan Welle vs Southwest State, 10-12-2002 TD on INT return Adam Coughlin (22 yds) vs Wayne State, 11-7-2003 200+ yards 214, Ryan Welle at UM-Morris, 11-3-2001 TD on fumble return. Rob Sutera (6 yds) at Southwest St., 10-9-1999 Two receivers, 125+ yards Ryan Welle (134) and Jeff Rothmund (125) vs Winona State, 9-15-2001 TD on punt return Karl Mikolon (51 yds) vs Minn.-Morrs, 11-9-2002 Consecutive 100-yard gms 3, Ryan Welle 2+ TDs on punt returns Jason Leden (70 yds, 80 yds) at St. Thomas, 9-8-2001 101 vs Northern State, 10-5-2002 TD on kickoff return Jason Leden (97 yds) vs UM-Crookston, 11-4-2000 133 at Concordia-St. Paul, 10-12-2002 TD on KO & punt ret A.J. Ritacco (40 punt, 79 KO) vs Winona St., 11-15-86 178, Southwest State, 10-19-2002 Consec. gm w/ret. TD 2, Jason Leden 3+ TD receptions 3, Adam Noble vs Minn.-Duluth, 11-1-2003 vs UM-Crookston (97 yds, KO), 11-4-2000 100+ yards, RB 137, Eddie Acosta vs MSU-Moorhead, 10-20-2001 vs UW-River Falls (79 yds, punt), 11-10-2000 50+ yard reception, RB 51, Eddie Acosta vs MSU-Moorhead, 10-20-2001 100+ total return yards 169, Mike Nordyke (18 punt, 151 KO) at Northern St, 10-25-2003 200+ total return yards 218, Jason Leden (154 punt, 64 KO) at St. Thomas, 9-8-2001 Blocked field goal at Minn.-Duluth (42 yds, 1st), 11-2-2002 Blocked punt Kurtis Woodard at Winona State (00:45/1st), 9-21-2002

2004 Football Media Guide 43 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 RUSHINGBSU History RECORDS Season Records Rushing Yardage Quickly... Rushing Yardage 1,710 Eddie Acosta (266-1710) ...... 2001 Carries 5,766 a-Eddie Acosta (1038-5766) 1999-03 1,690 Eddie Acosta (283-1690) ...... 2000 3,887 Chris Meyer (889-3887) 1996-99 1,466 Chris Meyer (265-1466) ...... 1998 Game: 48 Eddie Acosta vs Minn. State-Moorhead ...... Oct. 4, 2003 2,972 John Gronski (540-2972) 1986-89 1,452 Al Wolden (285-1452) ...... 1986 Season: 297 Eddie Acosta ...... 2003 2,822 Al Wolden (614-2822) 1983-86 1,296 Ed Acosta (257-1296) ...... 1976 Career: 1,038 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999-2003 1,708 Ray Betton (371-1708) 1989-90 1,232 Eddie Acosta (297-1232) ...... 2003 Yards 1,296 Ed Acosta (257-1296) 1976 1,203 John Gronski (166-1203) ...... 1987 Carry: 93 Dave Peterson vs Mount Senario College ...... Sep. 14, 1985 1,293 Mike Bakke (351-1293) 1988,90-91 1,091 Chris Meyer (280-1091) ...... 1997 Game: 319 John Gronski vs Southwest St...... Oct. 31, 1987 Career Records 1,249 Dan Brown (347-1249) 1991,93-95 945 Ray Betton (214-945) ...... 1990 1,167 • Marty Follis (430-1167) 1989-92 909 John Gronski (192-909) ...... 1988 Season: 1,710 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 1,028 Kevin Bethay (304-1028) 1980-81 ... Career: 5,766 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999-2003 a- 10th on NCAA Division II career list 590 • Marty Follis (169-550) ...... 1992 10th on NCAA Division II career rushing list Touchdowns Rushing Attempts Rushing Attempts Game: 5 Ed Acosta vs Wisconsin-Superior ...... Nov. 13, 1976 1,038 Eddie Acosta (1038-5766) 1999-03 297 Eddie Acosta (297-1,232) ...... 2003 5 Chris Meyer vs Minn.-Duluth ...... Oct. 31, 1998 889 Chris Meyer (889-3887) 1996-99 285 Al Wolden (285-1452) ...... 1986 Season: 21 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 614 Al Wolden (614-2822) 1983-86 283 Eddie Acosta (283-1690) ...... 2000 Career: 64 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999-2003 540 John Gronski (540-2972) 1986-89 280 Chris Meyer (280-1091) ...... 1997 430 • Marty Follis (430-1167) 1989-92 266 Eddie Acosta (266-1710) ...... 2001 371 Ray Betton (371-1708) 1989-90 265 Chris Meyer (265-1466) ...... 1998 110-Yard Rushing Games (since 1980) 351 Mike Bakke (351-1293) 1988,90-91 257 Ed Acosta (257-1296) ...... 1976 347 Dan Brown (347-1249) 1991,93-95 216 Mike Bakke (216-748) ...... 1991 Yds Name Opponent Date Yds Name Opponent Date 304 Kevin Bethay (304-1028) 1980-81 214 Ray Betton (214-945) ...... 1990 319 John Gronski Southwest St. 10/31/87 143 Eddie Acosta at Minot St. 09/01/01 283 John Stifter (283-917) 1982-83 192 John Gronski (192-909) ...... 1988 281 Chris Meyer Mayville St. 09/19/98 143 Eddie Acosta vs UM-Crookston 11/10/01 ... 270 Karl Mikolon at MSU-Moorhead 10/26/02 142 Chris Meyer St. Thomas 09/12/98 Rushing Touchdowns 169 • Marty Follis (169-550) ...... 1992 252 Al Wolden N’western (Minn.) 10/18/86 141 Chris Meyer UM-Crookston 09/05/98 64 Eddie Acosta 1999-03 249 Al Wolden Moorhead St. 11/08/86 140 • Marty Follis Neb.-Kearney 11/14/92 33 Chris Meyer 1996-99 Rushing Touchdowns 242 Eddie Acosta UM-Morris 10/28/00 139 Gary Minnie UM-Morris 10/30/92 29 Al Wolden 1983-86 21 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 230 Eddie Acosta St Thomas 09/11/99 135 John Gronski UM-Morris 10/03/87 27 John Gronski 1986-89 18 Eddie Acosta ...... 2000 221 John Gronski Moorhead St. 11/07/87 135 John Stifter Southwest St. 09/17/83 18 • Marty Follis 1989-92 15 Ed Acosta ...... 1976 214 Chris Meyer Northern St. 10/26/97 134 John Gronski UM-Morris 09/23/89 15 Ed Acosta 1976 14 Eddie Acosta ...... 2003 209 Eddie Acosta Minot St. 09/02/00 132 Dan Brown UM-Morris 10/12/94 14 • Scott Longenecker 1974-77 13 Al Wolden ...... 1986 205 Eddie Acosta MSU-Moorhead 10/4/03 131 Chris Meyer Winona St. 10/03/98 13 Ray Betton 1989-90 13 John Gronski ...... 1987 203 Eddie Acosta C’cdia-St. Paul 10/06/01 130 Brad Prigge Winona St. 10/14/95 11 Dan Brown 1991,93-95 13 Chris Meyer ...... 1998 201 Al Wolden Winona St. 09/27/86 130 Al Wolden UM-Morris 10/04/86 9 • Ben Morie 1998-99 10 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999 201 John Gronski Huron 11/14/87 128 Eddie Acosta Minot St. 9/7/02 9 Gordon Royce 1983-84 10 John Gronski ...... 1989 201 Chris Meyer UM-Morris 11/16/97 127 Al Wolden UW-Superior 11/17/85 9 Al Wolden ...... 1984 200 Chris Meyer UM-Duluth 10/31/98 126 Eddie Acosta St. Thomas 09/09/00 200 Eddie Acosta at St. Thomas 09/08/01 126 Chris Meyer Moorhead St. 09/26/98 Average Yards / Rush 9 Ray Betton ...... 1990 5.55 Eddie Acosta (1038-5766) 1999-03 9 • Marty Follis ...... 1992 199 Eddie Acosta Winona St. 09/15/01 125 Ray Betton Moorhead St. 10/28/89 192 Chris Meyer UM-Morris 10/10/98 124 Mike Bakke UM-Morris 11/09/91 5.50 John Gronski (540-2972) 1986-89 191 Eddie Acosta UM-Crookston 11/04/00 121 Chris Meyer St. John’s 09/06/97 5.04 Ed Acosta (257-1296) 1976 Average Yards / Rush 186 Eddie Acosta at Northern St. 09/29/01 119 Eddie Acosta UM-Crookston 11/06/99 4.60 Ray Betton (371-1708) 1989-90 7.25 John Gronski (166-1203) ...... 1987 184 Eddie Acosta Moorhead St. 10/14/00 119 Eddie Acosta UM-Crookston 11/15/03 4.60 Al Wolden (614-2822) 1983-86 6.48 Eddie Acosta (139-901) ...... 1999 182 Karl Mikolon Minn.-Morris 11/9/02 118 Al Wolden UM-Duluth 10/25/86 4.37 Chris Meyer (889-3887) 1996-99 6.43 Eddie Acosta (266-1710) ...... 2001 179 Eddie Acosta at Minn.-Morris 11/03/01 118 Al Wolden Loras 10/26/85 3.68 Mike Bakke (351-1293) 1988, 90-91 6.05 Dale Gilson (82-496) ...... 1974 178 Eddie Acosta vs Wayne St. (Neb.) 11/7/03 118 Chris Meyer Moorhead St. 10/16/99 3.60 Dan Brown (347-1249) 1991, 93-95 5.98 Monty Riha (42-251) ...... 1987 177 John Gronski Augustana 09/11/88 117 Ray Betton Michigan Tech 10/07/89 3.53 Gary Minnie (211-745) 1991-92 5.97 Eddie Acosta (283-1690) ...... 2000 171 Chris Meyer Moorhead St. 10/04/97 117 Al Wolden Southwest St. 11/01/86 3.45 Mike Amundson (208-717) 1977-78 5.85 John Lorino (34-199) ...... 1986 169 Chris Meyer Winona St. 10/12/96 116 Chris Meyer Southwest St. 11/07/98 (min. 200 attempts) 5.77 Bob Aitken (94-542) ...... 1973 166 John Gronski N’western (Minn.) 09/16/89 115 Mike Bakke Southwest St. 11/17/91 5.59 Fred Kiewatt (32-179) ...... 1974 165 Eddie Acosta Northern St. 09/23/00 114 Mike Bakke Winona St. 11/03/90 Rushing Yardage / Game 5.53 Chris Meyer (265-1466) ...... 1998 164 Eddie Acosta SW Minnesota St. 10/18/03 113 Eddie Acosta Wayne St. 09/16/00 122.7 Eddie Acosta (47 games) 1999-03 (min. 20 attempts) 162 Ray Betton Southwest St. 10/21/89 113 Eddie Acosta C’cdia-St. Paul 09/30/00 99.1 John Gronski (30 games) 1986-89 162 Al Wolden Northern St. 10/19/85 113 Ray Betton Winona St. 11/03/90 97.2 Chris Meyer (40 games) 1996-99 Rushing Yardage / Game 160 John Gronski N’western (Minn.) 10/17/87 111 John Gronski UM-Morris 09/24/88 85.4 Ray Betton (20 games) 1989-90 155.5 Eddie Acosta (11 games) ...... 2001 157 Eddie Acosta UW-River Falls 11/10/00 110 Ray Betton Moorhead St. 10/27/90 65.6 Al Wolden (43 games) 1983-86 153.6 Eddie Acosta (11 games) ...... 2000 153 Eddie Acosta at Southwest St. 10/13/01 58.8 Mike Bakke (22 games) 1988, 90-91 146.6 Chris Meyer (10 games) ...... 1998 151 Eddie Acosta Minn. St.-Mankato 8/28/03 51.4 Kevin Bethay (20 games) 1980-81 132.0 Al Wolden (11 games) ...... 1986 150 Chris Meyer Moorhead St. 10/06/96 43.7 John Stifter (21 games) 1982-83 129.6 Ed Acosta (10 games) ...... 1976 150 Al Wolden Mt. Senario 09/14/85 37.6 • Marty Follis (31 games) 1989-92 120.3 John Gronski (10 games) ...... 1987 150 John Gronski Michigan Tech 10/07/89 35.5 Eric Skaare (22 games) 1993-96 112.1 Eddie Acosta (11 games) ...... 2003 147 Al Wolden UW-Superior 09/13/86 (min. 20 games) 109.1 Chris Meyer (10 games) ...... 1997 146 Dave Peterson Mt. Senario 09/14/85 96.1 John Gronski (9 games) ...... 1989 154 Brad Prigge Moorhead St. 10/07/95 100-Yard Rushing Games 90.9 John Gronski (10 games) ...... 1988 29 Eddie Acosta 1999-2003 (min. 5 games) Annual Rushing Leaders (since 1971) 16 Chris Meyer 1996-99 Year Name (Att./Yards) ypg Year Name (Att./Yards) ypg 14 John Gronski 1986-89 100-Yard Rushing Games 1971 Tom Enger (118/515) 57.2 1988 John Gronski (192/909) 90.9 13 Al Wolden 1983-86 10 Eddie Acosta ...... 2000 8 Ray Betton 1989-90 9 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 1972 Lee Patten (102/492) 54.7 1989 John Gronski (179/865) 96.1 4 Mike Bakke 1988, 90-91 8 Al Wolden ...... 1986 1973 Bob Aitken (94/542) 60.2 1990 Ray Betton (214/945) 85.9 4 Karl Mikolon 2002 8 Chris Meyer ...... 1998 1974 Dale Gillson (82/496) 55.1 1991 Mike Bakke (216/748) 83.1 7 Eddie Acosta ...... 2003 1975 Dale Gillson (131/444) 49.3 1992 Marty Follis (169/590) 59.0 200-Yard Rushing Games 5 John Gronski ...... 1987 1976 Ed Acosta (257/1,296) 129.6 1993 Dan Brown (139/376) 37.6 6 Eddie Acosta 1999-2003 5 John Gronski ...... 1989 4 Chris Meyer 1996-99 4 six times. Last: 1977 Mike Amundson (139/598) 59.8 1994 Dan Brown (134/590) 65.6 1978 Jeff Gruber (92/369) 41.0 1995 Brad Prigge (153/551) 61.2 3 Al Wolden 1983-86 Karl Mikolon ...... 2002 3 John Gronski 1986-89 1979 Ron Johnson (138/449) 44.9 1996 Chris Meyer (174/660) 66.0 1 Karl Mikolon 2002 200-Yard Rushing Games 1980 Kevin Bethay (160/448) 44.8 1997 Chris Meyer (280/1,091) 109.1 3 Al Wolden ...... 1986 1981 Kevin Bethay (144/580) 58.0 1998 Chris Meyer (265/1,466) 146.6 •= quarterback 3 John Gronski ...... 1987 1982 John Stanslaski (117/432) 43.2 1999 Eddie Acosta (139/901) 81.9 2 Chris Meyer ...... 1997 1983 John Stifter (168/610) 58.2 2000 Eddie Acosta (283/1,690) 153.6 2 Chris Meyer ...... 1998 2 Eddie Acosta ...... 2000 1984 Al Wolden (130/454) 41.3 2001 Eddie Acosta (266/1,710) 155.5 2 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 1985 Al Wolden (161/830) 83.0 2002 Karl Mikolon (152/762) 69.3 1986 Al Wolden (285/1,452) 132.0 2003 Eddie Acosta (297-1232) 112.0 •= quarterback 1987 John Gronski (166/1,203) 120.3 BSU statistical records unavailable prior to 1971 season

44 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU PASSINGBSU History RECORDS Season Records Passing Attempts Quickly... Passing Attempts 296 Geoff Martinson (165-296-12) .... 2000 Attempts 779 Marty Follis (301-779-44) ..... 1989-92 295 Geoff Martinson (185-295-9) ...... 2001 687 Scott Longenecker (305-687-44) . 1974-77 294 Ben Morie (166-294-13) ...... 1999 Game: 57 Scott Longenecker vs St. Cloud St...... Oct. 11, 1975 613 Geoff Martinson (359-613-22) ... 1998-01 293 Scott Longenecker (153-293-15) ..... 1977 Season: 296 Geoff Martinson ...... 2000 578 Jason Smith (317-578-21) .... 2000-03 288 Jason Smith (288-155-10) ...... 2002 Career: 779 Marty Follis ...... 1989-1992 517 Ben Morie (290-517-19) ...... 1998-99 286 Jason Smith (286-159-11) ...... 2003 Completions 466 Tom Peterson (237-466-21) .. 1984-85 263 Tom Peterson (135-263-11) ...... 1985 Game: 33 Scott Longenecker vs UW-Superior ...... Nov. 12, 1977 385 Scott Lindberg (166-385-28) 1971-74 261 Scott Longenecker (107-261-17) ..... 1975 Season: 185 Geoff Martinson ...... 2001 Career Records 382 Mike Harreld (167-382-24) ... 1979-81 240 Marty Follis (90-240-13) ...... 1992 374 Brad Maendler (197-374-24) 1986-87 229 Marty Follis (83-229-15) ...... 1990 Career: 359 Geoff Martinson ...... 1998-2001 371 Bert Brandt (148-371-19) ..... 1993-94 Yards Passing Completions Game: 439 Scott Longenecker vs UW-Superior ...... Nov. 12, 1977 Passing Completions 185 Geoff Martinson (185-295-9) ...... 2001 Season: 2,798 Geoff Martinson ...... 2001 359 Geoff Martinson (359-613-22) ... 1998-01 166 Ben Morie (166-294-13) ...... 1999 Career: 5,293 Geoff Martinson ...... 1998-2001 317 Jason Smith (317-578-21) .... 2001-03 165 Geoff Martinson (165-296-12) .... 2000 Touchdowns 305 Scott Longenecker (305-687-44) . 1974-77 159 Jason Smith (159-286-11) ...... 2003 Game: 5 Marty Follis vs Southwest St...... Nov. 17, 1991 301 Marty Follis (301-779-44) ..... 1989-92 155 Jason Smith (288-155-10) ...... 2002 Season: 26 Geoff Martinson ...... 2001 290 Ben Morie (290-517-19) ...... 1998-99 153 Scott Longenecker (153-293-15) ..... 1977 237 Tom Peterson (237-466-21) .. 1984-85 135 Tom Peterson (135-263-11) ...... 1985 Career: 51 Geoff Martinson ...... 1998-2001 197 Brad Maendler (197-374-24) 1986-87 124 Ben Morie (124-223-6) ...... 1998 Completion Pct. 167 Mike Harreld (167-382-24) ... 1979-81 109 Brad Maendler (109-220-11) ...... 1987 Game: .937 Geoff Martinson (15-16) at Minn.-Morris ...... Nov. 3, 2001 166 Scott Lindberg (166-385-28) 1971-74 107 Scott Longenecker (107-261-17) ..... 1975 Season: .627 Geoff Martinson (185-295) ...... 2001 148 Bert Brandt (148-371-19) ..... 1993-94 Career: .586 Geoff Martinson (359-613) ...... 1998-2001 Passing Yardage Passing Yardage 2,798 Geoff Martinson (185-295-9) ...... 2001 5,293 Geoff Martinson (359-613-22) ... 1998-01 2,341 Ben Morie (166-294-13) ...... 1999 250-Yard Passing Games (since 1980) 4,230 Marty Follis (301-779-44) ..... 1989-92 2,308 Geoff Martinson (165-296-12) .... 2000 Yds Name Opponent Date 4,195 Jason Smith (317-578-21) .... 2000-03 2,153 Jason Smith (288-155-10) ...... 2002 4,091 Ben Morie (290-517-19) ...... 1998-99 1,990 Jason Smith (159-286-11) ...... 2003 439 Scott Longenecker Wisconsin-Superior ...... 11/12/1977 3,518 Scott Longenecker (305-687-44) . 1974-77 1,922 Scott Longenecker (153-293-15) ..... 1977 430 Geoff Martinson Southwest St...... 10/07/2000 3,107 Tom Peterson (237-466-21) .. 1984-85 1,750 Ben Morie (124-223-6) ...... 1998 389 Geoff Martinson at Southwest State ...... 10/13/2001 2,144 Brad Maendler (197-374-24) 1986-87 1,703 Tom Peterson (135-263-11) ...... 1985 359 Stephan Vanner UM-Morris ...... 09/24/1988 1,974 Bert Brandt (148-371-19) ..... 1993-94 1,404 Tom Peterson (102-203-10) ...... 1984 339 Brad Maendler UM-Morris ...... 10/04/1986 1,904 Scott Lindberg (166-385-28) 1971-74 1,394 Marty Follis (90-240-13) ...... 1992 338 Geoff Martinson Minn.-Duluth ...... 10/27/2001 1,844 Todd Jeffers (122-239-18) .... 1983-85 330 Tom Peterson Moorhead St...... 09/29/1984 Passing Touchdowns 327 Tom Peterson UM-Morris ...... 10/11/1985 Passing Touchdowns 26 Geoff Martinson ...... 2001 51 Geoff Martinson ...... 1998-01 25 Geoff Martinson ...... 2000 324 Geoff Martinson MSU-Moorhead ...... 10/20/2001 46 Jason Smith ...... 2000-03 23 Jason Smith ...... 2002 314 Geoff Martinson at Minn.-Morris ...... 11/03/2001 35 Ben Morie ...... 1998-99 23 Jason Smith ...... 2003 313 Todd Jeffers N’western (Iowa) ...... 10/22/1983 29 Tom Peterson ...... 1984-85 21 Ben Morie ...... 1999 308 Jason Smith Minnesota-Crookston ...... 11/15/2003 27 Marty Follis ...... 1989-92 16 Tom Peterson ...... 1985 305 Tim Stevens Southwest St...... 09/17/1983 17 Scott Longenecker ...... 1974-77 14 Ben Morie ...... 1998 304 Ben Morie UW-Stevens Point ...... 11/14/1999 15 Brad Maendler ...... 1986-87 13 Tom Peterson ...... 1984 12 Gary Dahlberg ...... 1971-74 12 Marty Follis ...... 1991 303 Jason Smith Northern St...... 10/5/2002 12 Todd Jeffers ...... 1983-85 11 Scott Longenecker ...... 1977 303 Stephan Vanner Northern St...... 10/01/1988 12 Bert Brandt ...... 1993-94 301 Pat O’Connor UM-Morris ...... 10/18/1997 Completion Percentage 291 Geoff Martinson Winona St...... 09/15/2001 Completion Percentage 62.7 Geoff Martinson (185-295-9) ...... 2001 288 Todd Jeffers Mayville St...... 11/05/1983 58.6 Geoff Martinson (359-613-22) ... 1998-01 56.5 Ben Morie (166-294-13) ...... 1999 283 Tom Peterson Winona St...... 10/05/1985 56.1 Ben Morie (290-517-19) ...... 1998-99 55.7 Geoff Martinson (165-296-12) .... 2000 274 Ben Morie Wayne St. College ...... 09/18/1999 54.8 Jason Smith (317-578-21) .... 2000-03 55.6 Ben Morie (124-223-6) ...... 1998 272 Ben Morie Minn.-Duluth ...... 10/23/1999 52.7 Brad Maendler (197-374-24) 1986-87 55.6 Jason Smith (159-286-11) ...... 2003 50.9 Tom Peterson (237-466-21) .. 1984-85 53.8 Jason Smith (288-155-10) ...... 2002 271 Geoff Martinson St. Thomas ...... 09/09/2000 44.4 Scott Longenecker (305-687-44) . 1974-77 52.2 Scott Longenecker (153-293-15) ...... 1977 271 Geoff Martinson Concordia-St. Paul ...... 10/06/2001 43.7 Mike Harreld (167-382-24) ... 1987-81 51.3 Tom Peterson (135-263-11) ...... 1985 270 Kyle Christianson Winona St...... 10/03/1998 43.1 Scott Lindberg (166-385-28) 1971-74 50.2 Tom Peterson (102-203-10) ...... 1984 269 Todd Jeffers UM-Duluth ...... 10/29/1983 41.0 Pat O’Connor (133-324-15) .. 1995-97 49.5 Brad Maendler (109-220-11) ...... 1987 264 Ben Morie UM-Crookston ...... 11/06/1999 39.9 Bert Brandt (148-371-19) ..... 1993-94 (min. 165 attempts) 259 Jason Smith Southwest State ...... 10/19/2002 (min. 300 attempts) 259 Ben Morie Southwest St...... 11/07/1998 Passing Efficiency 253 Geoff Martinson UM-Crookston ...... 11/04/2000 Passing Efficiency 165.4 Geoff Martinson (185-295-9) ...... 2001 151.4 Geoff Martinson (359-613-22) ... 1998-01 141.0 Geoff Martinson (165-296-12) .... 2000 137.6 Ben Morie (290-517-19) ...... 1998-99 138.1 Ben Morie (166-294-13) ...... 1999 134.8 Jason Smith (317-578-21) .... 2000-03 136.9 Ben Morie (124-223-6) ...... 1998 Annual Passing Leaders (since 1971) 118.4 Tom Peterson (237-466-21) .. 1984-85 136.0 Jason Smith (288-155-10) ...... 2002 101.2 Brad Maendler (197-374-24) 1986-87 132.9 Jason Smith (159-286-11) ...... 2003 Year Name (Att./Yards) ypg Year Name (Att./Yards) ypg 85.0 Bert Brandt (148-371-19) ..... 1993-94 119.6 Tom Peterson (102-203-10) ...... 1984 1971 Gary Dahlberg (49/813) 90.3 1988 Stephan Vanner (80/1,041) 115.7 84.4 Marty Follis (301-779-44) ..... 1989-92 117.4 Tom Peterson (135-263-11) ...... 1985 1972 Scott Lindberg (44/426) 47.3 1989 Marty Follis (63/831) 92.3 82.8 Scott Longenecker (305-687-44) . 1974-77 110.4 Bert Brandt (84-187-5) ...... 1994 1973 Scott Lindberg (44/508) 56.4 1990 Marty Follis (83/887) 80.6 81.9 Pat O’Connor (133-324-15) .. 1995-97 109.5 Scott Longenecker (153-293-15) 1977 1974 Scott Lindberg (72/899) 99.9 1991 Marty Follis (65/1,118) 124.2 78.7 Scott Lindberg (166-385-28) 1971-74 (min. 165 attempts) (min. 300 attempts) 1975 Scott Longenecker (107/1,181) 131.2 1992 Marty Follis (90/1,394) 139.4 250-Yard Passing Games 1976 Scott Longenecker (44/411) 41.1 1993 Bert Brandt (64/789) 78.9 250-Yard Passing Games 6 Geoff Martinson ...... 2001 1977 Scott Longenecker (153/1,922) 192.2 1994 Bert Brandt (84/1,185) 131.6 9 Geoff Martinson ...... 1998-01 4 Ben Morie ...... 1999 1978 Ron Johnson (52/631) 70.1 1995 Kyle Christianson (36/449) 56.1 5 Ben Morie ...... 1996-99 3 Todd Jeffers ...... 1983 1979 Mike Harreld (77/841) 55.6 1996 Kyle Christanson (51/508) 63.5 3 Todd Jeffers ...... 1983-85 2 Tom Peterson ...... 1985 1980 John Noga (61/600) 60.0 1997 Pat O’Connor (91/1,132) 113.2 3 Tom Peterson ...... 1984-85 2 Stephan Vanner ...... 1988 3 Jason Smith ...... 2000-03 2 Jason Smith ...... 2002 1981 Mike Harreld (77/841) 55.6 1998 Ben Morie (124/1,750) 194.4 1 several players 1982 Sean Keating (63/770) 77.0 1999 Ben Morie (165/2,322) 211.1 300-Yard Passing Games 1983 Todd Jeffers (77/1,218) 110.7 2000 Geoff Martinson (165/2,308) 209.8 5 Geoff Martinson ...... 1998-01 300-Yard Passing Games 1984 Tom Peterson (102/1,404) 127.6 2001 Geoff Martinson (185/2,798) 254.4 2 Tom Peterson ...... 1984-85 4 Geoff Martinson ...... 2001 1985 Tom Peterson (135/1,703) 170.3 2002 Jason Smith (155/2,153) 195.7 2 Stephan Vanner ...... 1988 2 Stephan Vanner ...... 1988 1986 Brad Maendler (88/934) 84.9 2003 Jason Smith (159/1,990) 180.9 2 Jason Smith ...... 2000-03 1 11 players 1987 Brad Maendler (109/1,210) 121.0 BSU statistical records unavailable prior to 1971 season

2004 Football Media Guide 45 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 RECEIVINGBSU History RECORDS Season Records Receiving Yardage Quickly... Receiving Yardage 1,045 Ryan Welle (60-1045) ...... 2001 Receptions 2,676 Ryan Welle (168-2676) 1999-02 1,028 Dave Patten (74-1028) ...... 1977 2,270 Jason Leden (168-2270) 1998-01 989 Ryan Welle (64-989) ...... 2002 Game: 17 Dave Patten vs UW-Superior ...... Nov. 12, 1977 1,877 Jon Jones (143-1877) 1984-87 919 Brent Jeffers (56-919) ...... 1984 Season: 74 Dave Patten ...... 1977 1,760 Chad Postal (91-1760) 1990-92 756 Jason Leden (55-756) ...... 1998 Career: 168 Jason Leden ...... 1998-2001 1,616 Dave Patten (128-1616) 1974-77 735 Chad Postal (42-735) ...... 1992 168 Ryan Welle ...... 1999-2002 1,590 Ben Woodford (95-1590) 1997-00 732 Chad Postal (36-732) ...... 1991 Receiving Yardage 1,542 Bruce Ecklund (114-1542) 1980-83 720 Jon Jones (56-720) ...... 1986 Play: 96 Chad Postal from Marty Follis, vs Northern St. ....Sept. 28, 1991 Career Records 1,477 Brent Jeffers (95-1477) 1983-84 708 Bruce Ecklund (45-708) ...... 1983 1,360 Gene Fisher (108-1360) 1986-88 693 Jon Jones (47-693) ...... 1985 Game: 248 Jon Jones vs Winona St...... Oct. 5, 1985 1,125 Jeff Rothmund (79-1125) 1998-01 Season: 1,045 Ryan Welle ...... 2001 Pass Receptions Career: 2,676 Ryan Welle ...... 1999-2002 Pass Receptions 74 Dave Patten (74-1028) ...... 1977 Touchdowns 168 Jason Leden (168-2270) 1998-01 64 Ryan Welle (64-989) ...... 2002 Game: 4 Chad Postal vs Southwest St...... Nov. 17, 1991 168 Ryan Welle (168-2676) 1999-02 60 Ryan Welle (60-1045) ...... 2001 Season: 10 three players. Last: 143 Jon Jones (143-1877) 1984-87 56 Brent Jeffers (56-919) ...... 1984 Adam Noble ...... 2003 128 Dave Patten (128-1616) 1974-77 56 Jon Jones (56-720) ...... 1986 Career: 24 Jason Leden ...... 1998-2001 114 Bruce Ecklund (114-1542) 1980-83 55 Jason Leden (55-756) ...... 1998 108 Gene Fisher (108-1360) 1986-88 50 Gene Fisher (50-640) ...... 1987 24 Ryan Welle ...... 1999-2002 95 Brent Jeffers (95-1477) 1983-84 49 Michael Nordyke (49-649) ...... 2003 95 Ben Woodford (95-1590) 1997-00 47 Jon Jones (47-693) ...... 1985 100-Yard Receiving Games (since 1980) 91 Chad Postal (91-1760) 1990-92 45 Bruce Ecklund (45-708) ...... 1983 79 Jeff Rothmund (79-1125) 1998-01 Yds Name Opponent Date Receiving Touchdowns 248 Jon Jones Winona St. 10/05/1985 Receiving Touchdowns 214 Ryan Welle at Minn.-Morris 11/03/2001 10 Chad Postal ...... 1991 24 Jason Leden 1998-01 209 Chad Postal Southwest St. 11/17/1991 10 Ryan Welle ...... 2002 24 Ryan Welle 1999-02 185 Brent Jeffers Moorhead St. 09/29/1984 10 Adam Noble ...... 2003 17 Adam Noble 2001-P 178 Ryan Welle Southwest State 10/19/2002 9 Brent Jeffers ...... 1984 16 Chad Postal 1990-92 165 Ryan Welle St. Thomas 09/09/2000 9 Ryan Welle ...... 2001 15 Ben Woodford 1997-00 158 Jason Leden at Southwest State 10/13/2001 8 Dave Patten ...... 1977 12 Brent Jeffers 1983-84 154 Ryan Welle Minn.-Morris 11/9/2002 7 Jason Leden ...... 1998 12 Jon Jones 1984-87 146 Chad Postal Southwest St. 10/09/1992 7 Ben Woodford ...... 1998 10 Dave Patten 1974-77 145 Bruce Ecklund N’western (Iowa) 10/22/1983 6 Jon Jones ...... 1985 10 • Eddie Acosta 1999-03 144 Ryan Welle Minn.-Duluth 10/27/2001 6 Gene Fisher ...... 1987 9 Gene Fisher 1986-88 142 Jason Leden Moorhead St. 09/26/1998 6 Ben Woodford ...... 2000 9 Jeff Rothmund 1998-01 142 Michael Nordyke at Winona State 10/11/2003 6 Jason Leden ...... 2001 138 Brent Jeffers Winona St. 10/07/1984 137 Gene Fisher Southwest St. 10/31/1987 Average Yards per Catch Average Yards per Catch 137 • Eddie Acosta MSU-Moorhead 10/20/2001 19.34 Chad Postal (91-1760) 1990-92 29.83 Drew Wilson (6-179) ...... 1997 134 Drew Wilson St. Thomas 09/11/1999 16.74 Ben Woodford (95-1590) 1997-00 29.44 Mark Tracy (9-265) ...... 1971 134 Ryan Welle Southwest St. 10/07/2000 15.93 Ryan Welle (168-2676) 1999-02 27.88 Darren Carstens (8-223) ...... 1990 134 Ryan Welle Winona State 09/15/2001 15.55 Brent Jeffers (95-1477) 1983-84 22.86 Jeff Rothmund (7-160) ...... 1998 133 Ryan Welle at Concordia-St. Paul 10/12/2002 14.24 Jeff Rothmund (79-1125) 1998-01 22.54 Chad Postal (13-293) ...... 1990 133 Chad Postal Neb.-Kearney 11/14/1992 13.53 Bruce Ecklund (114-1542) 1980-83 20.50 Jarrett Crain (8-164) ...... 1995 132 Brent Jeffers Bethel 09/08/1984 13.51 Jason leden (168-2270) 1998-01 20.47 Mark Patten (15-307) ...... 1974 131 Ben Woodford St. Thomas 09/12/1998 13.13 Jon Jones (143-1877) 1984-87 20.33 Chad Postal (36-732) ...... 1991 127 Drew Wilson Concordia-St. Paul 10/02/1999 12.62 Dave Patten (128-1616) 1974-77 19.71 Rob Burgess (17-335) ...... 1988 125 Jeff Rothmund Winona State 09/15/2001 12.59 Gene Fisher (108-1360) 1986-88 19.57 Rob Burgess (14-274) ...... 1989 122 Jon Jones Moorhead St. 09/28/1985 (min. 75 receptions) (min. 5 receptions) 122 Gene Fisher Northern St. 10/10/1987 122 Chad Postal UM-Duluth 10/12/1991 Receptions per Game Receptions per Game 117 Chad Postal Moorhead St. 10/16/1992 5.18 Bruce Ecklund (22 games) 1980-83 5.82 Ryan Welle (11 games) ...... 2002 115 Jason Leden Concordia-St. Paul 10/06/2001 4.55 Chad Postal (20 games) 1990-92 5.50 Jason Leden (10 games) ...... 1998 114 Chad Postal UM-Morris 11/09/1991 4.47 Jon Jones (32 games) 1984-87 5.45 Ryan Welle (11 games) ...... 2001 114 Jason Leden UW-River Falls 11/14/1998 4.31 Ryan Welle (39 games) 1999-02 5.44 Michael Nordyke (9 games) ..... 2003 113 Gene Fisher UM-Duluth 10/24/1987 4.31 Jason Leden (39 games) 1998-01 5.09 Jon Jones (11 games) ...... 1986 110 Adam Noble at Winona State 9/21/2002 3.48 Gene Fisher (31 games) 1986-88 5.00 Gene Fisher (10 games) ...... 1987 109 Todd Johnson Wayne St. 11/05/1994 2.79 Ben Woodford (34 games) 1997-00 4.70 Jon Jones (10 games) ...... 1985 109 Jason Leden Southwest St. 10/07/2000 2.70 Adam Noble (27 games) 2001-P 4.30 Gene Fisher (10 games) ...... 1988 109 Adam Noble Minnesota-Crookston 11/15/2003 2.47 Jeff Rothmund (32 games) 1998-01 4.20 Chad Postal (10 games) ...... 1992 108 Jon Jones N’western (Minn.) 10/17/1987 2.41 Chad Christianson (22 games) 2002-P 4.12 Jason Leden (8 games) ...... 2001 106 Jason Leden Wayne St. College 09/18/1999 (min. 20 games) (min. 5 receptions) 103 Ryan Welle at Southwest State 10/13/2001 101 Ryan Welle vs Northern State 10/5/2002 100-Yard Receiving Games 100-Yard Receiving Games 10 Ryan Welle 1999-02 4 Ryan Welle ...... 2001 6 Chad Postal 1990-92 4 Ryan Welle ...... 2002 Annual Receiving Leaders (since 1971) 6 Jason Leden 1998-01 3 Brent Jeffers ...... 1984 Year Name (Att./Yards) ypg Year Name (Att./Yards) ypg 3 Brent Jeffers 1983-84 3 Gene Fisher ...... 1987 1971 Mark Tracy (9/265) 29.4 1988 Gene Fisher (43/571) 57.1 3 Jon Jones 1984-87 3 Chad Postal ...... 1991 3 Gene Fischer 1986-88 3 Chad Postal ...... 1992 1972 Lee Patten (21/226) 25.1 1989 Dean Bunting (16/284) 31.6 2 two players 2 Jon Jones ...... 1985 1973 Rick Palmer (23/301) 33.4 1990 Chad Soldatke (26/304) 27.6 •= running back 2 Jason Leden ...... 1998 1974 Rick Palmer (25/3238) 36.4 1991 Chad Postal (36/732) 81.3 2 Drew Wilson ...... 1999 1975 Dave Patten (23/263) 29.2 1992 Chad Postal (42/735) 73.5 2 Ryan Welle ...... 2000 1976 Dave Patten (29/288) 28.8 1993 John Kostynick (15/288) 28.8 2 Jason Leden ...... 2000 1977 Dave Patten (74/1,028) 102.8 1994 Mike Heino (22/316) 35.1 •= running back 1978 Bruce Rambo (21/287) 31.9 1995 Steve Smuk (15/166) 18.4 1979 Troy Hunter (24/249) 24.9 1996 Steve Smuk (24/276) 27.6 1980 Carl Parker (26/299) 29.9 1997 Ty Houglum (27/367) 36.7 1981 Bruce Ecklund (40/440) 44.0 1998 Jason Leden (55/756) 75.6 1982 Wayne Fussy (27/435) 43.5 1999 Jason Leden (39/500) 50.0 1983 Bruce Ecklund (45/708) 64.4 2000 Jason Leden (41/508) 46.2 1984 Brent Jeffers (56/919) 83.5 2001 Ryan Welle (60/1,045) 95.0 1985 Jon Jones (47/693) 69.3 2002 Ryan Welle (64/989) 89.9

1986 Jon Jones (56/720) 65.5 2003 Michael Nordyke (49/649) 72.1 BSU statistical records unavailable prior to 1971 season 1987 Gene Fisher (50/640) 64.0

46 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU TOTALBSU History OFFENSE Season Records Total Offense Yardage Quickly... Total Offense Yardage 2,827 Geoff Martinson (366/29) ...... 2001 Total Offense Yardage 5,766 Eddie Acosta (1039-5766) .... 1999-03 2,512 Ben Morie (385/171) ...... 1999 a 5,461 Geoff Martinson (754/168) .... 1998-01 2,393 Geoff Martinson (358/85) ...... 2000 Game: 422 Geoff Martinson vs Southwest State ...... Oct. 7, 2000 5,397 Marty Follis (1,209/1,167) ..... 1989-92 2,338 Jason Smith (377/185) ...... 2002 Season: 2,827 Geoff Martinson ...... 2001 4,486 Jason Smith (748-291) ...... 2000-03 2,071 Scott Longenecker (377/149) .. 1977 Career: 5,766 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999-2003 4,241 Ben Morie (675/150) ...... 1998-99 2,061 Jason Smith (361/71) ...... 2003 TDs Responsible For 4,182 Scott Longenecker (946/664) .... 1974-77 1,984 Marty Follis (409/590) ...... 1992 Game: 6b Chris Meyer (5 rush, 1 rec) vs Minn.-Duluth ....Oct. 31, 1998 3,914 Chris Meyer (898/3,887) ...... 1996-99 1,729 Ben Morie (290/-21) ...... 1998 Season: 30 Geoff Martinson ...... 2001 Career Records 2,982 Tom Peterson (564/-125) ...... 1984-85 1,710 Eddie Acosta (266/1,710) ...... 2001 2,972 John Gronski (541/2,972) ..... 1986-89 1,690 Eddie Acosta (283/1,690) ...... 2000 Career: 74 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999-2003 2,841 Al Wolden (618/2,822) ...... 1983-86 (plays/rushing yards) All-Purpose Yardage (plays/rushing yards) Season: 2,208 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 Touchdowns Responsible For Career: 6,785 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999-2003 Touchdowns Responsible For a 30 Geoff Martinson ...... 2001 = Scott Longenecker threw for 439 yards on 11/12/77 but his rushing yardage for the game is not available 74 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999-03 b= ties NSIC record 28 Geoff Martinson ...... 2000 59 Geoff Martinson ...... 1998-01 28 Jason Smith ...... 2002 51 Jason Smith ...... 2001-03 27 Ben Morie ...... 1999 45 Marty Follis ...... 1989-92 25 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 300-Yard Total Offense Games (since 1989) 44 Ben Morie ...... 1998-99 23 Jason Smith ...... 2003 Yds Rush Opponent Date 41 Chris Meyer ...... 1996-99 22 Eddie Acosta ...... 2000 422 -8 Geoff Martinson Southwest State ...... 10/7/2000 37 Al Wolden ...... 1983-86 18 Marty Follis ...... 1992 374 -15 Geoff Martinson at Southwest State ...... 10/13/2001 31 Scott Longenecker ...... 1974-77 17 Tom Peterson ...... 1985 344 72 Ben Morie Minn.-Duluth ...... 10/23/1999 30 Tom Peterson ...... 1984-85 17 Ben Morie ...... 1998 30 Jason Leden ...... 1998-01 339 68 Geoff Martinson St. Thomas (Minn.) ...... 9/9/2000 338 0 Geoff Martinson Minn.-Duluth ...... 10/27/2001 Total Offense per Game Total Offense per Game 323 -1 Geoff Martinson Minn. State-Moorhead ...... 10/20/2001 257.0 Geoff Martinson (11 gm) ...... 2001 212.1 Ben Morie (20 gm) ...... 1998-99 228.4 Ben Morie (11 gm) ...... 1999 320 16 Ben Morie vs Wis.-Stevens Point ...... 11/14/1999 199.1 Scott Longenecker (21 gm) .. 1974-77 217.5 Geoff Martinson (11 gm) ...... 2000 317 3 Geoff Martinson at Minn.-Morris ...... 11/3/2001 179.4 Jason Smith (25 gm) ...... 2000-03 212.5 Jason Smith (11 gm) ...... 2002 311 8 Jason Smith Northern State ...... 10/5/2002 174.1 Marty Follis (31 gm) ...... 1989-92 198.4 Marty Follis (10 gm) ...... 1992 309 1 Jason Smith Minn.-Crookston ...... 11/15/2003 142.0 Tom Peterson (21 gm) ...... 1984-85 192.1 Ben Morie (9 gm) ...... 1998 127.0 Geoff Martinson (43 gm) ...... 1998-01 187.4 Jason Smith (11 games) ...... 2003 122.7 Eddie Acosta (36 gm) ...... 1999-03 166.8 Scott Longenecker (9 gm) ...... 1975 99.1 John Gronski (30 gm) ...... 1986-89 162.3 Tom Peterson (10 gm) ...... 1985 97.8 Chris Meyer (40 gm) ...... 1996-99 155.5 Eddie Acosta (11 gm) ...... 2001 91.2 Brad Maendler (21 gm) ...... 1986-87 (min. 5 games) (min. 20 games)

Total Offense per Play Total Offense per Play 7.72 Geoff Martinson (366-29) ...... 2001 7.24 Geoff Martinson (754-168) ... 1998-01 7.25 John Gronski (166-1203) ...... 1987 6.28 Ben Morie (675-150) ...... 1998-99 6.68 Geoff Martinson (358-85) ...... 2000 6.00 Jason Smith (748-291) ...... 2000-03 6.52 Ben Morie (385-171) ...... 1999 5.55 Eddie Acosta (741-4534) ...... 1999-03 6.48 Eddie Acosta (139-901) ...... 1999 5.49 John Gronski (541-2972) ...... 1986-89 6.43 Eddie Acosta (266-1710) ...... 2001 5.29 Tom Peterson (564--125) ...... 1984-85 6.23 Mike Colegrove (126-33) ...... 1982 4.60 Al Wolden (618-2822) ...... 1983-86 6.20 Jason Smith (377-185) ...... 2002 4.46 Marty Follis (1209-1167) ...... 1989-92 6.17 Jim Otte (63--53) ...... 1987 4.42 Scott Longenecker (946-664) ... 1974-77 6.10 Todd Jeffers (176--145) ...... 1983 4.36 Chris Meyer (898-3887) ...... 1996-99 (min. 50 plays) (min. 500 plays)

All-Purpose Yardage All-Purpose Yardage 2,208 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 6,785 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999-03 1,920 Eddie Acosta ...... 2000 5,511 Jason Leden ...... 1998-01 1,660 Chris Meyer ...... 1998 4,478 Chris Meyer ...... 1996-99 1,613 Al Wolden ...... 1986 3,790 Al Wolden ...... 1983-86 1,568 Jason Leden ...... 1998 3,419 John Gronski ...... 1986-89 1,530 Karl Mikolon ...... 2002 3,245 Ryan Welle ...... 1999-01 1,512 Jason Leden ...... 2000 2,732 Chad Postal ...... 1990-92 1,386 Ed Acosta ...... 1976 2,258 Lee Patten ...... 1971-72 1,382 John Gronski ...... 1987 1,994 A.J. Ritacco ...... 1983-86 1,346 Lee Patten ...... 1972 above: Quarterback Jason Smith (#7) led BSU in total offense for the second consecu- 1,928 Ray Betton ...... 1989-90 tive season in 2003 and became just the third Beaver on record to generate at least 20 All-Purpose Yardage per Game touchdowns in a season twice in a career. All-Purpose Yardage per Game 200.7 Eddie Acosta (11 gm) ...... 2001 144.4 Eddie Acosta (47 gm) ...... 1999-03 174.5 Eddie Acosta (11 gm) ...... 2000 Annual Total Offense Leaders (since 1971) 141.3 Jason Leden (39 gm) ...... 1998-01 167.6 Jason Leden (8 gm) ...... 2001 136.6 Chad Postal (20 gm) ...... 1990-92 166.0 Chris Meyer (10 gm) ...... 1998 Year Name (rush yds) ypg Year Name (rush yds) ypg 114.0 John Gronski (30 gm) ...... 1986-89 156.8 Jason Leden (10 gm) ...... 1998 1971 Gary Dahlberg (169) 109.1 1988 Stephan Vanner (-50) 99.1 111.9 Chris Meyer (40 gm) ...... 1996-99 146.6 Al Wolden (11 gm) ...... 1986 1972 Scott Lindberg (104) 58.9 1989 Marty Follis (185) 112.9 96.4 Ray Betton (20 gm) ...... 1989-90 139.1 Karl Mikolon (11 gm) ...... 2002 1973 Scott Lindberg (214) 80.2 1990 Marty Follis (163) 95.5 88.1 Al Wolden (43 gm) ...... 1983-86 138.6 Ed Acosta (10 gm) ...... 1976 1974 Scott Lindberg (355) 139.3 1991 Marty Follis (229) 149.7 86.7 A.J. Ritacco (23 gm) ...... 1983-86 138.2 John Gronski (10 gm) ...... 1987 83.2 Ryan Welle (39 gm) ...... 1999-02 137.5 Jason Leden (11 gm) ...... 2000 1975 Scott Longenecker (320) 166.8 1992 Marty Follis (590) 198.4 81.0 John Stifter (21 gm) ...... 1982-83 (min. 5 games) 1976 Ed Acosta (1296) 129.6 1993 Bert Brandt (64) 85.3 (min. 20 games) 1977 Scott Longenecker (149) 207.1 1994 Bert Brandt (1) 131.8 1978 K Johnson (-136) 55.0 1995 Brad Prigge (551) 61.2 1979 Ron Johnson (449) 44.9 1996 Chris Meyer (660) 66.0 1980 John Noga (-150) 45.0 1997 Pat O’Connor (7) 113.9 1981 Mike Harreld (162) 100.3 1998 Ben Morie (-21) 192.1 1982 Mike Colgrove (33) 78.5 1999 Ben Morie (171) 226.6 1983 Todd Jeffers (-145) 97.5 2000 Geoff Martinson (85) 217.5 1984 Tom Peterson (-45) 123.5 2001 Geoff Martinson (29) 257.0 1985 Tom Peterson (-80) 162.3 2002 Jason Smith (185) 212.5 1986 Al Wolden (1,452) 133.2 2003 Jason Smith (71) 187.4 1987 John Gronski (1203) 120.3 BSU statistical records unavailable prior to 1971 season

2004 Football Media Guide 47 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 SCORINGBSU History AND KICKING Season Records Points Scored Quickly... Points Scored 152 Eddie Acosta (25 TD, 1 PAT) ... 2001 Scoring 450 Eddie Acosta (74 TD, 3 PAT) 1999-03 134 Eddie Acosta (22 TD, 1 PAT) ... 2000 246 Chris Meyer (41 TD) 1996-99 98 Ed Acosta (16 TD, 1 PAT) ...... 1976 Total Points Scored 224 Al Wolden (37 TD, 1 PAT) 1983-86 96 Al Wolden (16 TD) ...... 1986 Game: 36 Chris Meyer vs Minn.-Duluth ...... Oct. 31, 1998 182 Jason Leden (30 TD, 1 PAT) 1998-01 90 Chris Meyer (15 TD) ...... 1998 Season: 152 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 172 Ryan Welle (28 TD, 2 PAT) 1999-02 90 Eddie Acosta (15 TD) ...... 2003 Career: 450 Eddie Acosta ...... 1999-2003 168 John Gronski (28 TD) 1986-89 78 John Gronski (13 TD) ...... 1987 Touchdowns 155 Neil Collier (110 PAT, 15 FG) 1999-02 78 Chris Meyer (13 TD) ...... 1999 Game: 6a Chris Meyer vs Minn.-Duluth ...... Oct. 31, 1998 Career Records 136 Charlie Warring (61 PAT, 25 FG) 1981-84 74 Ryan Welle (12 TD, 1 PAT) ...... 2002 133 Mike Guzzo (55 PAT, 26 FG) 1976-79 66 Chad Postal (11 TD) ...... 1991 Season: 25 Eddie Acosta ...... 2001 118 Marty Follis (18 TD, 5 PAT) 1989-92 66 Eddie Acosta (11 TD) ...... 1999 Career: 74 Eddie Acosta (64 rush, 10 rec) ...... 1999-2003 PAT Kicks Made Touchdowns Scored Touchdowns Scored Game: 7 Five times; most recent: 74 Eddie Acosta (64 rush, 10 rcv) 1999-03 25 Eddie Acosta (21 rush, 4 rcv) .. 2001 Neil Collier at Minn.-Morris (9 att) ...... Nov. 3, 2001 41 Chris Meyer (33 rush, 8 rcv) 1996-99 22 Eddie Acosta (18 rush, 4 rcv) .. 2000 Season: 40 Neil Collier (55 att) ...... 2001 37 Al Wolden (29 rush, 8 rcv) 1983-86 16 Ed Acosta (15 rush, 1 rcv) ...... 1976 Career: 110 Neil Collier (136 att) ...... 1999-2002 30 Jason Leden (24 rcv, 6 ret) 1998-01 16 Al Wolden (13 rush, 3 rcv) ...... 1986 Field Goals Made 28 John Gronski (27 rush, 1 rcv) 1986-89 15 Chris Meyer (13 rush, 2 rcv) .... 1998 28 Ryan Welle (3 rush, 24 rcv, 1 ret) 1999-02 15 Eddie Acosta (14 rush, 1 rcv) .. 2003 Longest FG: 53 Mike Guzzo vs Winona State ...... Oct. 15, 1977 18 Marty Follis (18 rush) 1989-92 13 John Gronski (13 rush) ...... 1987 Game: 3 Charlie Warring vs Minn.-Morris (3 att) ...... Oct. 13, 1984 17 Chad Postal (1 rush, 16 rcv) 1990-92 13 Chris Meyer (7 rush, 6 rcv) ...... 1999 3 Brian Heredos vs Northern St. (4 att) ...... Oct. 19, 1985 17 Adam Noble (17 rcv) 2001-P 12 Ryan Welle (2 rush, 10 rcv) ...... 2002 3 Neil Collier vs Minn.-Crookston (3 att) ...... Nov. 10, 2000 16 Ed Acosta (15 rush, 1 rcv) 1976 11 Chad Postal (1 rush, 10 rcv) .... 1991 Season: 11 Charlie Warring (18 att) ...... 1983 15 Ben Woodford (15 rcv) 1997-00 11 Eddie Acosta (10 rush, 1 rcv) .. 1999 Career: 26 Mike Guzzo (48 att) ...... 1976-1979 PAT Kicks Made PAT Kicks Made 110 Neil Collier (110-136) 1999-02 Punting 40 Neil Collier (40-55) ...... 2001 61 Charlie Warring (61-66) 1981-84 31 David Hagen (31-40) ...... 2003 Attempts 55 Mike Guzzo (55-57) 1976-79 30 Charlie Warring (30-34) ...... 1984 Game: 12 Danny Kraus vs Minn.-Duluth ...... Nov. 2, 1985 31 David Hagen (31-40) 2003-P 29 Neil Collier (29-32) ...... 2002 Season: 84 Mike Guzzo ...... 1979 30 Cullen Garrity (30-37) 1995-97 27 Mike Guzzo (27-27) ...... 1977 Career: 252 Danny Kraus ...... 1982-1985 25 Pete Theriault (25-27) 1983,85-86 25 Pete Theriault (25-27) ...... 1986 Yards 22 Brian Heredos (22-24) 1985 23 Neil Collier (23-24) ...... 1999 22 Matt Wallace (22-17) 1992-93 22 Heredos (22-24) ...... 1985 Punt: 85 Cullen Garrity vs Southwest State ...... Sep. 27, 1997 21 Brad Boser (21-29) 1990-91 19 Charlie Warring (19-19) ...... 1983 Game: 402 Danny Kraus vs Minn.-Duluth ...... Nov. 2, 1985 19 Tom Enger (19-19) 1971-72 18 Neil Collier (18-25) ...... 2000 Season: 2,946 Mike Guzzo ...... 1979 Career: 9,632 Danny Kraus ...... 1982-1985 Field Goals Made Field Goals Made Average 26 Mike Guzzo (26-48) 1976-79 11 Charlie Warring (11-18) ...... 1983 Game: 49.4 Danny Kraus vs Loras ...... Oct. 27, 1984 25 Charlie Warring (25-42) 1981-84 9 Mike Guzzo (9-16) ...... 1977 Season: 41.8 Rick VanRoekel ...... 1977 15 Neil Collier (15-23) 1999-02 8 Mike Guzzo (8-13) ...... 1979 Career: 38.2 Danny Kraus ...... 1982-1985 11 Matt Wallace (11-11) 1992-93 8 Brian Heredos (8-11) ...... 1985 8 Brian Heredos (8-11) 1985 7 Charlie Warring (7-12) ...... 1982 5 Pete Theriault (5-10) 1983,85-86 a 7 Matt Wallace (7-0) ...... 1993 = ties NSIC record 5 Mark Leonartowicz (5-8) 1988 6 Charlie Warring (6-10) ...... 1984 5 Brad Boser (5-12) 1990-91 6 Neil Collier (6-7) ...... 2000 Annual Scoring and Punting Leaders (since 1971) 5 Cullen Garrity (5-12) 1995-97 5 Mark Leonartowicz (5-8) ...... 1988 Scoring Punting 4 Mike Tintor (4-4) 1973 5 Cullen Garrity (5-9) ...... 1995 Year Name (TDs) ppg Year Name (Punts/Yards) avg Punts 1971 Lee Patten (6) 4.9 1971 John Backes (51/1,663) 32.6 Punts 251 Danny Kraus (251-9632) 1982-85 84 Mike Guzzo (84-2946) ...... 1979 1972 Lee Patten (3) 2.0 1972 John Backes (54/1,861) 34.5 194 Brian Murray (194-6107) 1990-93 78 Cullen Garrity (78-2762) ...... 1996 1973 Charlie Meyers (6) 4.0 1973 John Backes (40/1,638) 40.9 187 Rick Van Roekel (187-6533) 1975-77 72 Rick Van Roekel (72-2182) ...... 1976 1974 Scott Lindberg (5) 3.3 1974 Dale Gilson (23/815) 35.4 154 Cullen Garrity (154-5460) 1995-97 71 Danny Kraus (71-2643) ...... 1983 1975 Scott Longenecker (7) 4.7 1975 Rick Van Roekel (62/2,134) 34.4 148 Mike Guzzo (148-5373) 1976-79 69 Pat Pfau (69-2380) ...... 1981 145 John Backes (145-5162) 1971-73 67 Brian Murray (67-2166) ...... 1993 1976 Ed Acosta (16) 9.8 1976 Rick Van Roekel (72/2,182) 30.3 139 Neil Collier (139-4788) 1999-02 66 Danny Kraus (66-2516) ...... 1985 1977 Mike Guzzo (0) 5.4 1977 Rick Van Roekel (53/2,317) 41.8 114 Geoff Martinson (114-3876) 1998-01 64 Mike Guzzo (64-2427) ...... 1978 1978 Mike Guzzo (0) 2.1 1978 Mike Guzzo (64/2,427) 37.9 96 Jeff Spry (96-3145) 1985-87 62 Rick Van Roekel (62-2134) ...... 1975 1979 Mike Guzzo (0) 3.5 1979 Mike Guzzo (84/2,946) 35.1 81 Pat Pfau (81-2782) 1981-82 60 Danny Kraus (60-2479) ...... 1984 1980 John Stanslanski (3) 1.8 1980 Troy Hawkshead (17/545) 32.1 1981 Ron Johnson (5) 3.2 1981 Pat Pfau (69/2,380) 34.5 Punting Yardage Punting Yardage 1982 Charlie Warring (0) 3.2 1982 Danny Kraus (54/1,994) 36.9 9,632 Danny Kraus (251-9632) 1982-85 2,946 Mike Guzzo (84-2946) ...... 1979 6,533 Rick Van Roekel (187-6533) 1975-77 2,762 Cullen Garrity (78-2762) ...... 1996 1983 Charlie Warring (0) 4.7 1983 Danny Kraus (71/2,643) 37.2 6,107 Brian Murray (194-6107) 1990-93 2,643 Danny Kraus (71-2643) ...... 1983 1984 Al Wolden (10) 5.5 1984 Danny Kraus (60/2,479) 41.3 5,460 Cullen Garrity (154-5460) 1995-97 2,516 Danny Kraus (66-2516) ...... 1985 1985 Al Wolden (10) 6.2 1985 Danny Kraus (66/2,516) 38.1 5,373 Mike Guzzo (148-5373) 1976-79 2,479 Danny Kraus (60-2479) ...... 1984 1986 Al Wolden (16) 8.7 1986 Jeff Spry (54/1,734) 32.1 5,162 John Backes (145-5162) 1971-73 2,427 Mike Guzzo (64-2427) ...... 1978 1987 John Gronski (13) 7.1 1987 Jeff Spry (45/1,411) 31.4 4,788 Neil Collier (139-4788) 1999-02 2,380 Pat Pfau (69-2380) ...... 1981 3,876 Geoff Martinson (114-3876) 1998-01 2,217 Rick Van Roekel (53-2217) ...... 1977 1988 Mark Leonartowicz (0) 3.1 1988 Mark Leonartowicz (20/687) 34.4 3,145 Jeff Spry (96-3145) 1985-87 2,182 Rick Van Roekel (72-2182) ...... 1976 1989 John Gronski (10) 6.7 1989 Steve Bell (56/1,854) 33.1 2,782 Pat Pfau (81-2782) 1981-82 2,166 Brian Burray (67-2166) ...... 1993 1990 Ray Betton (9) 4.9 1990 Lin Anderson (33/1,112) 33.7 1991 Chad Postal (11) 7.3 1991 Brian Murray (49/1,572) 32.1 Average Yards per Punt Average Yards per Punt 1992 Marty Follis (9) 5.8 1992 Brian Murray (49/1,464) 29.9 38.37 Danny Kraus (251-9632) 1982-85 41.83 Rick Van Roekel (53-2217) ...... 1977 1993 Matt Wallace (0) 2.8 1993 Brian Murray (67/2,166) 32.3 36.30 Mike Guzzo (148-5373) 1976-79 41.32 Danny Kraus (60-2479) ...... 1984 35.60 John Backes (145-5162) 1971-73 1994 Dan Brown (7) 5.6 1994 Bert Brandt (56/1,995) 35.6 40.95 John Backes (40-1638) ...... 1973 35.45 Cullen Garrity (154-5460) 1995-97 38.71 Jason Baez (45-1742) ...... 2003 1995 Brad Prigge (8) 5.0 1995 Dan Brown (40/1,444) 36.1 34.94 Rick VanRoekel (187-6533) 1975-77 38.12 Danny Kraus (66-2516) ...... 1985 1996 Chris Meyer (5) 3.0 1996 Cullen Garrity (78/2,762) 35.4 34.45 Neil Collier (139-4788) 1999-02 37.92 Mike Guzzo (64-2427) ...... 1978 1997 Chris Meyer (8) 4.8 1997 Cullen Garrity (57/2,105) 36.9 34.35 Pat Pfau (81-2782) 1981-82 37.23 Danny Kraus (71-2643) ...... 1983 1998 Chris Meyer (15) 9.0 1998 Geoff Martinson (57/1,909) 33.5 34.00 Geoff Martinson (114-3876) 1998-01 36.93 Cullen Garrity (57-2105) ...... 1997 32.76 Jeff Spry (96-3145) 1985-87 36.93 Danny Kraus (54-1994) ...... 1982 1999 Chris Meyer (13) 7.8 1999 Geoff Martinson (57/1,967) 34.5 31.48 Brian Murray (194-6107) 1990-93 36.56 Neil Collier (41-1499) ...... 2001 2000 Eddie Acosta (22) 12.2 2000 Neil Collier (46/1,488) 32.3 (min. 80 punts) (min. 30 punts) 2001 Eddie Acosta (25) 14.0 2001 Neil Collier (41/1,499) 36.6 2002 Ryan Welle (12) 6.7 2002 Neil Collier (52/1,801) 34.6 BSU statistics unavailable prior to 1971 season 2003 Eddie Acosta (15) 8.2 2003 Jason Baez (45/1,742) 38.7

48 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU TACKLESBSU History AND SACKS Season Records Total Tackles Quickly... Total Tackles 139 Bill Bryant ...... 1983 Solo Tackles 472 Bill Bryant (146-326) 1980-83 138 Bill Bryant ...... 1982 362 Jon Aamot (157-205) 1999-03 136 Bob Prigge ...... 1990 Game: 14 Jim Carlson vs Michigan Tech ...... Sept. 25, 1993 351 Eric Zajkowski (150-201) 1995-98 128 Chris Holgard ...... 1986 Season: 58 Jim Carlson ...... 1993 314 Larry Phillippi (101-213) 1987-90 121 Eric Zajkowski ...... 1996 Career: 146 Billy Bryant ...... 1980-83 296 Pat Engleright (140-156) 1998-01 119 •Marty Humeniuk ...... 2003 Assisted Tackles 293 Rich Schwartz (134-159) 1981-85 116 Jim Carlson ...... 1993 Game: 18 Matt Oxford vs Moorhead St...... Sept. 29, 1984 273 Tony Weber (114-159) 1975-78 116 Jim White ...... 1994 Season: 94 Billy Bryant ...... 1982 Career Records 266 Matt Juhl (97-169) 1990-93 115 Jon Aamot ...... 2002 258 Joe Olsen (155-103) 1994-97 113 Marlin Campbell ...... 1978 Career: 326 Billy Bryant ...... 1980-83 255 Ben McAnninch (123-132) 1995-98 113 Will Kuloloia ...... 1998 Total Tackles (UT-AT) Game: 23 Chris Holgard vs Moorhead St...... Nov. 8, 1986 Solo Tackles Season: 139 Billy Bryant ...... 1983 Solo Tackles 58 Jim Carlson (58-58) ...... 1993 Career: 472 Billy Bryant ...... 1980-83 157 Jon Aamot (157-205) 1999-03 58 Eric Zajkowski (58-37) ...... 1995 Tackles for Loss 155 Joe Olsen (155-103) 1994-97 57 Bob Prigge (57-79) ...... 1990 Game: not available 150 Eric Zajkowski (150-201) 1995-98 56 Pat Engleright (56-50) ...... 2001 Season: 21 Jay Hanson ...... 1999 150 • Marty Humeniuk (150-154) 1999-03 55 Tim Andree (55-50) ...... 1995 146 Bill Bryant (146-326) 1980-83 53 Kevin Prosser (53-35) ...... 1986 Career: 52 Ben McAninch ...... 1995-98 140 Pat Engleright (140-156) 1998-01 53 •Marty Humeniuk (53-66) ...... 2003 Yards from Tackles for Loss 134 Shane Gibb (134-100) 1994-96 52 Jon Aamot (52-63) ...... 2002 Game: not available 134 Rich Schwartz (134-159) 1981,83-85 50 Joe Olsen (50-30) ...... 1997 Season: 133 Jay Hanson ...... 1998 123 Ben McAninch (123-132) 1995-98 50 Rob Sutera (50-38) ...... 1998 Career: 239 Jay Hanson ...... 1998-01 120 Rob Sutera (120-120) 1997-99 (UT-AT) Quarterback Sacks (UT-AT) Game: 4 Jay Hanson vs St. Thomas (Minn.) ...... Sept. 12, 1998 Assisted Tackles Assisted Tackles Season: 16.5 Jay Hanson ...... 1998 94 Bill Bryant (44-94) ...... 1982 326 Bill Bryant (146-326) 1980-83 90 Bill Bryant (49-90) ...... 1983 Career: 26.5 Jay Hanson ...... 1998-00 213 Larry Fillippi (101-213) 1987-90 88 Larry Fillippi (43-88) ...... 1990 204 Jon Aamot (157-205) 1999-03 87 Marlin Campbell (26-87) ...... 1978 201 Eric Zajkowski (150-201) 1995-98 83 Matt Wambach (45-83) ...... 1977 176 Tom Jacobsen (50-176) 1976-79 82 Chris Holgard (46-82) ...... 1986 169 Matt Juhl (97-169) 1990-93 80 Eric Zajkowski (41-80) ...... 1996 159 Rich Schwartz (134-159) 1981,83-85 80 Jeff Kulovitz (18-80) ...... 1978 159 Tony Weber (114-159) 1975-78 79 Bob Prigge (57-79) ...... 1990 156 Pat Engleright (140-156) 1998-01 78 Matt Oxford (23-78) ...... 1984 Annual Sack Leaders (since 1985) 154 • Marty Humeniuk (150-154) 1999-03 (UT-AT) Year Name Sack Year Name Sack (UT-AT) 1985 Matt Wellumson 7.0 1995 two players with 2.5 Tackles-for-Loss 1986 Matt Wellumson 13.5 1996 three players with 3.5 Tackles-for-Loss 21.0 Jay Hanson (20-0/106) ...... 1999 1987 Ernie Hiefort 6.0 1997 four players with 3.0 52.0 Ben McAninch (52-0/201) 1995-98 20.0 Jay Hanson (20-0/133) ...... 1998 43.5 Wallie Kuchinski (41-5/208) 1998-01 19.0 Frank Turk (19-0/0) ...... 1977 1988 Darius Belcher 6.0 1998 Jay Hanson 16.5 40.0 Jay Hanson (40-0/239) 1998-99 18.0 Terrance Wilcox (18-0/40) ...... 1999 1989 three players with 2.0 1999 Jay Hanson 12.0 33.0 Wes Ehlers (33-0/124) 1997-00 17.0 Ben McAninch (17-0/75) ...... 1997 1990 Les Bragg 3.5 2000 Wallie Kuchinski 5.0 30.0 Eric Zajkowski (30-0/144) 1995-98 16.0 Wallie Kuchinski (16-0/75) ...... 2000 1991 Brad Surina 3.0 2001 Wallie Kuchinski 9.5 27.5 Jon Aamot (21-13/83) 1999-03 14.5 •Marty Humeniuk (10-9/53) ...... 2003 1992 Nick Skarich 5.0 2002 James Midboe 6.0 27.0 Frank Turk (27-0/0) 1976-77 14.0 Todd Arndt (14-0/0) ...... 1977 26.0 Tom Jacobsen (26-0/0) 1976-79 14.0 Matt Wellumson (14-0/0) ...... 1986 1993 two players with 2.0 2003 Ben Jacobson 5.0 26.0 Terrance Wilcox (26-0/77) 1998-99 14.0 Ben McAninch (14-0/60) ...... 1998 1994 Corey Peters 4.0 26.0 Pat Engleright (25-2/92) 1998-01 (UTFL-ATFL-Yds) (UTFL-ATFL-Yds)

Yards From Tackles-for-Loss Annual Tackling and Punting Leaders (since 1971) Yards From Tackles-for-Loss 133 Jay Hanson (20-0/133) ...... 1998 Tackles Tackles-for-Loss 239 Jay Hanson (40-0/239) 1998-99 106 Jay Hanson (20-0/106) ...... 1999 Year Name (UT-AT) Tot Year Name (rush yds) ypg 208 Wallie Kuchinski (41-5/208) 1998-01 75 Wallie Kuchinski (16-0/75) ...... 2000 201 Ben McAninch (52-0/201) 1995-98 1976 Frank Turk (22-68) 90 1976 Two players with 9.0 75 Ben McAninch (17-0/75) ...... 1997 144 Eric Zajkowski (30-0/144) 1995-98 69 Wallie Kuchinski (11-5/69) ...... 2001 1977 Mark Wambach (45-83) 128 1977 Frank Turk 19.0 124 Wes Ehlers (33-0/124) 1997-00 64 Fred Miller (12-0/64) ...... 1995 1978 Marlin Campbell (26-87) 113 1978 Marlin Campbell 12.0 119 Adam Coughlin (13-18/119) 2000-03 61 James Midboe (8.0/61) ...... 2002 1979 Jeff Kulovits (23-79) 102 1979 Jeff Kiehl 9.0 94 James Midboe (14-6/94) 2002-P 60 Ben McAninch (14-0/60) ...... 1998 1980 Bill Bryand (22-76) 98 1980 Gerald Settles 7.0 92 Pat Engleright (25-2/92) 1998-01 53 • Marty Humeniuk (10-9/53) ..... 2003 91 Ben Jacobson (22-6/91) 1999-03 52 Ben Jacobson (12-1/52) ...... 2003 1981 Bill Bryand (31-66) 97 1981 Rob Holm 11.0 89 • Marty Humeniuk (17-13/89) 1999-03 (UTFL-ATFL-Yds) 1982 Bill Bryand (44-94) 138 1982 Dale Graff 8.0 (UTFL-ATFL-Yds) 1983 Bill Bryand (49-90) 139 1983 Jeff Moore 13.0 Quarterback Sacks 1984 Matt Oxford (23-78) 101 1984 Two players with 9.0 Quarterback Sacks 16.5 Jay Hanson (16-1/118) ...... 1998 1985 Steve Nejman (29-64) 93 1985 Bob Brabender 12.0 26.5 Jay Hanson (25-3/205) 1998-99 13.5 Matt Wellumson (13-1/0) ...... 1986 1986 Chris Holgard (46-82) 128 1986 Matt Wellumson 14.0 22.5 Wallie Kuchinski (19-7/143) 1998-01 10.0 Jay Hanson (9-2/87) ...... 1999 1987 Rick Jensen (26-54) 80 1987 Two players with 5.0 20.5 Matt Wellumson (20-1/0) 1981,83-86 9.5 Wallie Kuchinski (8-3/59) ...... 2001 16.5 Ben McAninch (15-3/90) 1995-98 9.0 Bart Bodway (9-0/0) ...... 1986 1988 Will Kuloloia (36-77) 113 1988 Ernie Heifort 10.0 14.0 Bart Bodway (14-0/0) 1985-86 7.5 Ben McAninch (7-1/50) ...... 1998 1989 two players with 83 1989 Ernie Heifort 6.0 13.0 Wes Ehlers (11-4/87) 1997-00 7.0 Matt Wellumson (7-0/0) ...... 1985 1990 Larry Phillippi (43-88) 131 1990 Mark Glowack 9.0 12.5 Ernie Heifort (12-1/0) 1986-89 7.0 Bruce Kranig (7-0/0) ...... 1986 1991 Matt Juhl (21-54) 75 1991 Chad McAlpine 6.0 12.0 Bruce Kranig (12-0/0) 1984-87 7.0 Kevin Prosser (7-0/0) ...... 1986 1992 Matt Juhl (44-47) 91 1992 Dana Graveson 8.0 10.5 Bob Brabender (10-1/0) 1985-86 6.5 Bob Brabender (6-1/0) ...... 1985 10.0 James Midboe (9-2/80) 2002-P (sacks/yds) 1993 Jim Carlson (58-58) 116 1993 Two players with 5.0 (sacks/yds) 1994 Rick Tawarowski (46-42) 88 1994 Daryl Fish 7.0 • defensive back 1995 Tim Andree (52-44) 96 1995 Fred Miller 12.0 • defensive back 1996 Eric Zajkowski (41-80) 121 1996 Ben McAninch 13.0

1997 Ben McAninch (45-36) 81 1997 Ben McAninch 17.0 BSU statistical records unavailable prior to 1971 season 1998 Rob Sutera (50-38) 88 1998 Jay Hanson 20.0 1999 Terrance Wilcox (45-45) 90 1999 Jay Hanson 21.0 2000 Jon Aamot (43-63) 106 2000 Wallie Kuchinski 16.0 2001 Pat Engleright (56-50) 106 2001 Wallie Kuchinski 13.5 2002 Jon Aamot (52-63) 115 2002 James Midboe 8.0 2003 •Marty Humeniuk (53-66) 119 2003 • Marty Humeniuk 14.5

2004 Football Media Guide 49 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 INTERCEPTIONSBSU History AND KICK RETURNS Season Records Interceptions Quickly... Interceptions 8 Rich Schwartz (8-106) ...... 1984 Interceptions 20 Rich Schwartz (20-209) ..... 1981,83-85 7 Rich Schwartz (7-93) ...... 1983 Game: 3 Rich Schwartz vs Augsburg ...... Nov. 20, 1983 13 Tony Weber (13-162) ...... 1975-78 6 Jim Swanson (6-126) ...... 1972 12 Pete Theriault (12-114) ...... 1983,85-86 6 Tony Weber (6-84) ...... 1976 Season: 8 Rich Schwartz ...... 1984 11 Joe Olsen (11-149) ...... 1994-97 6 Dick Lugeanbeal (6-92) ...... 1982 Career: 20 Rich Schwartz ...... 1982-85 11 A.J. Ritacco (11-130) ...... 1983-86 6 Pete Theriault (6-81) ...... 1986 Interception Return Yards 10 Jim Swanson (10-145) ...... 1972-73 6 Brian Griffin (6-47) ...... 1989 Play: 97 Jack Vinje vs Winona State ...... Sep. 24, 1948 10 Dick Lugeanbeal (10-95) ... 1981-83,85

5 Larry Otterblad (5-77) ...... 1971 Game: 97 Jack Vinje vs Winona State ...... Sep. 24, 1948 Career Records 10 Jeff Buerkle (10-19) ...... 1982-85 5 Jeff Buerkle (5-9) ...... 1983 Season: 126 Jim Swanson ...... 1976 8 Cullen Garrity (8-178) ...... 1995-97 5 A.J. Ritacco (5-73) ...... 1985 Career: 209 Rich Schwartz ...... 1982-85 8 Ryan McCrady (8-173) ...... 2000-03 5 Jeff Knaup (5-56) ...... 1987 Career avg.: 24.2 Lee Patten ...... 1972 5 Joe Olsen (5-54) ...... 1995 Interception Return TDs Interception Return Yardage 5 Ryan McCrady (5-52) ...... 2000 209 Rich Schwartz (20-209) ..... 1981,83-85 5 Torry Joubert (5-93) ...... 2003 Game: 1 many times Season: 2 Matt Wellumson ...... 1985 178 Cullen Garrity (8-178) ...... 1995-97 2 Adam Coughlin (DE) ...... 2003 173 Ryan McCrady (8-173) ...... 2000-03 Interception Return Yardage 162 Tony Weber (13-162) ...... 1975-78 126 Jim Swanson (6-126) ...... 1972 Career: 2 Matt Wellumson ...... 1981, 1983-86 149 Joe Olsen (11-149) ...... 1994-97 121 Cullen Garrity (4-121) ...... 1996 2 Adam Coughlin (DE) ...... 2000-2003 145 Jim Swanson (10-145) ...... 1972-73 109 Matt Wellumson (2-109) ...... 1985 Passes Defensed 130 A.J. Ritacco (11-130) ...... 1983-86 106 Rich Schwartz (8-106) ...... 1984 Game: not available 114 Pete Theriault (12-114) ...... 1983,85-86 101 Ryan McCrady (2-101) ...... 2002 Season: 19 Rich Schwartz ...... 1984 109 Matt Wellumson (2-109) .... 1981,83-86 93 Rich Schwartz (7-93) ...... 1983 Career: 52 Rich Schwartz ...... 1982-85 95 Dick Lugeanbeal (10-95) ... 1981-83,85 93 Torry Joubert (5-93) ...... 2003 Punt Return Yards 92 Dick Lugeanbeal (6-92) ...... 1982 Play: 86 D. Campbell vs Mankato State ...... Oct. 22, 1955 Interception Return Touchdowns 84 Tony Weber (6-84) ...... 1976 Game: 154 Jason Leden at St. Thomas ...... Sep. 8, 2001 2 Matt Wellumson ...... 1981,83-86 81 Pete Theriault (6-81) ...... 1986 Season: 380 A.J. Ritacco ...... 1985 2 Adam Coughlin (DE) ...... 2000-03 Career: 1,047 Jason Leden ...... 1998-01 1 Cullen Garrity ...... 1995-97 Interception Return Touchdowns Punt Return TDs 1 Trent Baalke ...... 1982-85 2 Matt Wellumson ...... 1985 1 Joe Olsen ...... 1994-97 2 Adam Coughlin (DE) ...... 2003 Game: 2 Jason Leden at St. Thomas ...... Sep. 8, 2001 1 Mike Theis ...... 1987-89 1 12 times; last: Season: 2 Joe Olson ...... 1995 1 Wallie Kuchinski ...... 1998-01 Torry Joubert ...... 2003 2 Jason Leden ...... 2001 1 Shane Gibb ...... 1994-96 Career: 3 Jason Leden ...... 1998-01 1 Perry Dryer ...... 1974 Punt Return Yardage Kickoff Return Yards 1 Dahline ...... 1985-86 380 A.J. Ritacco (21-380) ...... 1985 Play: 100 Mark Patten vs Southwest State ...... Oct. 13, 1973 1 Steve Nejman ...... 1984-86 363 Jason Leden (20-363) ...... 2001 Game: not available 1 Ryan McCrady ...... 2000-03 328 A.J. Ritacco (26-328) ...... 1986 Season: 710 A.J. Ritacco ...... 1986 1 Josh Pomerleau ...... 2002-03 278 Jason Leden (25-278) ...... 1999 Career: 2,030 Jason Leden ...... 1998-01 1 Torry Joubert ...... 2002-P 271 Jason Leden (19-271) ...... 2000 Kickoff Return TDs 213 Jim Swanson (14-213) ...... 1973 Game: 1 several times Punt Return Yardage 192 James Weston (16-192) ...... 1984 Season: 1 several times 1,047 Jason Leden (83-1,047) ...... 1998-01 190 Anthony Acosta (23-190) ...... 2003 882 A.J. Ritacco (60-882) ...... 1983-86 185 Karl Mikolon (18-185) ...... 2002 Career: 3 Jason Leden 250 Jim Swanson (22-250) ...... 1972-73 180 Danny Long (23-180) ...... 1977 192 James Weston (16-192) ...... 1984 190 Anthony Acosta (23-190) ...... 2003 Punt Return Touchdowns Annual Pass Defense Leaders (since 1971) 185 Karl Mikolon (18-185) ...... 2002 2 Joe Olsen ...... 1995 Interceptions Passes Broken Up 184 Mike Skinner (27-184) ...... 1988-91 180 Danny Long (23-180) ...... 1977 2 Jason Leden ...... 2001 Year Name (INTs) IPG Year Name PBU 1 Blue Olson ...... 1994 172 Pete Theriault (19-172) ...... 1983,85-86 1971 n/a 1971 n/a 1 Vince Varpness ...... 1998 155 Bill Schmitz (25-155) ...... 1987-89 1 Jason Leden ...... 2000 1972 n/a 1972 n/a 1 Ryan Welle ...... 2001 1973 Jim Swanson (4) 0.44 1973 n/a Punt Return Touchdowns 1 Karl Mikolon ...... 2002 1974 n/a 1974 n/a 3 Jason Leden ...... 1998-01 1975 n/a 1975 n/a 2 Joe Olsen ...... 1994-97 Kickoff Return Yardage 1 Ryan Welle ...... 1999-p 1976 Tony Weber (6) 0.60 1976 Two players with 8 1 Vince Varpness ...... 1997-98 710 A.J. Ritacco (30-710) ...... 1986 1977 Tony Weber (4) 0.30 1977 Ron Cunningham 8 674 Jason Leden (26-674) ...... 2000 1 Blue Olson ...... 1993-94 662 Jason Leden (27-662) ...... 1998 1978 Tony Weber (3) 0.33 1978 Kevin Baglein 8 1 Karl Mikolon ...... 2002 606 Lee Patten (25-606) ...... 1972 1979 Two players (2) 0.20 1979 Two players with 7 559 Mike Mielke (28-559) ...... 1987 1980 Ken Brown (3) 0.30 1980 Ken Brown 9 Kickoff Return Yardage 539 Lee Patten (26-539) ...... 1971 1981 Two players (2) 0.20 1981 Rich Schwartz 8 2,030 Jason Leden (81-2,030) ...... 1998-01 473 Bruce Rambo (18-473) ...... 1978 1982 Dick Lugeanbeal (6) 0.60 1982 Bill Bryand 11 1,145 Lee Patten (51-1,145) ...... 1971-72 444 Bruce Rambo (21-444) ...... 1976 982 A.J. Ritacco (45-982) ...... 1983-86 444 James Weston (20-444) ...... 1984 1983 Rick Schwartz (7) 0.64 1983 Jeff Buerkle 8 917 Bruce Rambo (39-917) ...... 1976,78 438 Mark Patten (27-438) ...... 1974 1984 Rich Schwartz (8) 0.73 1984 Rich Schwartz 11 896 Chad Postal (56-896) ...... 1990-92 1985 A.J. Ritacco (5) 0.50 1985 Two players with 5 748 Drew Wilson (41-748) ...... 1996-99 Kickoff Return Touchdowns 1986 Pete Theriault (6) 0.55 1986 Pete Theriault 5 743 Mark Patten (38-743) ...... 1972-74 1 Robb Reed ...... 1991 1987 Jeff Knaup (5) 0.50 1987 Carey Woods 6 620 Mike Mielke (32-620) ...... 1985-87 539 Carl Parker (25-539) ...... 1979-80 1 Brad Prigge ...... 1995 1988 Steve Tax (3) 0.30 1988 Four players with 3 1 Jason Leden ...... 1998 460 John Stifter (23-460) ...... 1982-83 1989 Brian Griffin (6) 0.67 1989 Brian Griffin 12 1 Jason Leden ...... 1999 1 Drew Wilson ...... 1999 1990 Two players (3) 0.27 1990 Two players with 6 Kickoff Return Touchdowns 1 Jason Leden ...... 2000 1991 Two players (2) 0.22 1991 Two players with 4 3 Jason Leden ...... 1998-01 1992 Roger Capanelli (4) 0.40 1992 Roger Campanelli 10 1 Robb Reed ...... 1991-93 1993 Jim Carlson (2) 0.20 1993 Robb Reed 6 1 Brad Prigge ...... 1995 1 Drew Wilson ...... 1996-99 1994 Two players (2) 0.22 1994 Joe Olsen 9 1995 Joe Olsen (5) 0.50 1995 Joe Olsen 10 1996 Cullen Garrity (4) 0.40 1996 Cullen Garrity 13 1997 Two players (2) 0.20 1997 Two players with 10 1998 Five players (1) 0.10 1998 Ryan Fritts 6 1999 Ryan Fritts (4) 0.36 1999 Ryan Fritts 8 2000 Ryan McCrady (5) 0.45 2000 Ryan McCrady 11 2001 Kyle Rambow (2) 0.18 2001 Three players with 4 2002 John Roscoe (4) 0.36 2002 Chris Canter 8 BSU statistical records unavailable prior to 1971 season INT & Passes Defensed since ‘76 2003 Torrie Joubert (5) 0.45 2003 Chris Canter 7

50 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU INTERCEPTIONS AND KICK RETURNS TEAMBSU History RECORDS Team Most First Downs Team Single-Season Team Single-Season Team Single-Season Team Single-Season Gm.: 33 vs N’western (Minn.) ..9/16/89 Rushing yards Passing TDs All purpose yards Punt return TDs

Sea.: 247 ...... 2001 Records 2317 456-2317 ...... 2001 27 ...... 2001 6460 ...... 2001 3 ...... 2001 Most First Downs Allowed 2275 517-2275 ...... 1976 26 ...... 2003 5977 ...... 1999 2 ...... 1995 Gm.: 33 vs St. Cloud St...... 10/28/78 2213 439-2213 ...... 2000 25 ...... 2000 5880 ...... 2000 1 ...... 1994 Sea.: 222 ...... 2000 2061 443-2061 ...... 1974 23 ...... 2002 5278 ...... 2003 1 ...... 1998 Most Rushing Yards 1937 464-1937 ...... 1989 21 ...... 1999 5273 ...... 2002 1 ...... 2000 Gm.: 453 vs N’western (Minn) .9/16/89 Sea.: 2,317 ...... 2001 Rushing attempts Pass completion pct Total points Scored Kick return yards 517 517-2275 ...... 1976 62.3 188-302-10 ...... 2001 415 61 TD ...... 2001 1063 51-1063 ...... 1999 Most Rushing Yards Allowed 512 512-1785 ...... 1986 56.1 169-301-12 ...... 2000 367 51 TD ...... 2000 955 58-955 ...... 1990 Gm.: 585 vs UW-River Falls ..11/14/98 501 501-1917 ...... 1990 55.6 158-284-10 ...... 1998 366 52 TD ...... 1999 931 51-931 ...... 1997 Sea.: 2,437 ...... 1978 485 485-1384 ...... 1995 54.9 174-317-15 ...... 1999 342 49 TD ...... 2003 893 51-893 ...... 1987 Most Passes Attempted 471 471-1581 ...... 1992 54.7 176-322-14 ...... 2003 310 43 TD ...... 2002 888 39-888 ...... 1986 Gm.: 57 vs St. Cloud St...... 10/11/75 Sea.: 313 ...... 1977 Rushing TDs Pass efficiency Touchdowns Scored Kick return TDs Most Passes Completed 30 ...... 2001 164.8 188-302-10 ...... 2001 61 30/27/4 ...... 2001 2 ...... 1999 Gm.: 33 vs Wis.-Superior ...... 11/12/77 28 ...... 1999 141.7 169-301-12 ...... 2000 52 28/21/3 ...... 1999 1 ...... 1991 Sea.: 188 ...... 2001 24 ...... 1976 134.5 158-284-10 ...... 1998 51 23/25/3 ...... 2000 1 ...... 1995 Most Passing Yards By 23 ...... 2000 133.8 174-317-15 ...... 1999 49 19/26/4 ...... 2003 1 ...... 1998 Gm.: 439 vs Wis.-Superior ....11/12/77 20 ...... 1989 131.9 157-298-11 ...... 2002 43 18/23/2 ...... 2002 1 ...... 2000 Sea.: 2,864 ...... 2001 Most Completions Allowed Rushing yards/game Passing yards/game Field goals made Interceptions Gm.: 34 vs Southwest St...... 10/7/00 229.0 9 games ...... 1974 260.4 11 games ...... 2001 14 14-n/a ...... 1990 28 28-399 ...... 1985 Sea.: 174 ...... 1999 227.5 10 games ...... 1976 228.2 11 games ...... 1999 11 11-18 ...... 1983 26 26-165 ...... 1983 Most Passing Yards Allowed 215.2 9 games ...... 1989 219.7 10 games ...... 1998 9 9-16 ...... 1977 25 25-214 ...... 1984 Gm.: 559 vs Southwest St. ....11/17/91 210.6 11 games ...... 2001 215.5 11 games ...... 2000 8 8-11 ...... 1985 23 23-343 ...... 2003 Sea.: 2,333 ...... 2001 201.2 11 games ...... 2000 202.9 10 games ...... 1977 8 8-13 ...... 1979 21 21-202 ...... 1976 Most Interceptions Thrown Pass attempts Total offense yards Punt yards Interception return TDs Gm.: 11* vs St. Cloud St...... 10/31/70 322 176-322-14 ...... 2003 5181 758-2317 ...... 2001 2946 84-2946 ...... 1979 5 ...... 1985 Sea.: 27 ...... 1970 317 174-317-15 ...... 1999 4584 740-2213 ...... 2000 2762 78-2762 ...... 1996 4 ...... 2003 Most Total Plays 313 158-313-19 ...... 1977 4395 777-1885 ...... 1999 2711 72-2711 ...... 1983 3 ...... 1996 Gm.: 112 vs St. Cloud St...... 10/30/71 304 147-304-15 ...... 1985 4029 774-1860 ...... 2002 2516 66-2516 ...... 1985 1 six times Sea.: 777 ...... 1999 302 188-302-10 ...... 2001 3985 711-1788 ...... 1998 2479 60-2479 ...... 1984 Most Total Yards Gm.: 641 at Southwest St. ....10/13/01 Pass completions Total offense/game Punt attempts Total tackles Sea.: 5,181 ...... 2001 188 188-302-10 ...... 2001 471.0 11 games ...... 2001 84 84-2946 ...... 1979 1059 613-446 ...... 1995 Most Total Yards Allowed 176 176-322-14 ...... 2003 416.7 11 games ...... 2000 78 78-2762 ...... 1996 1008 326-682 ...... 1977 Gm.: 633 vs Michigan Tech .....10/5/74 174 174-317-15 ...... 1999 399.5 11 games ...... 1999 72 72-2182 ...... 1976 983 308-675 ...... 1984 Sea.: 4,252 ...... 1993 169 169-301-12 ...... 2000 398.5 10 games ...... 1998 72 72-2711 ...... 1983 955 448-507 ...... 1986 Most Touchdowns Scored 158 158-313-19 ...... 1977 366.3 11 games ...... 2002 71 71-2193 ...... 1980 929 402-527 ...... 2002 Gm.: 10 vs Minn.-Morris ...... 10/28/00 158 158-284-10 ...... 1998 10 vs Minn.-Morris ...... 11/3/01 Total offense/play Punt return yards Sacks Sea.: 61 ...... 2001 Passing yards 6.84 758-2317 ...... 2001 451 37-451 ...... 1986 53.0 53-0/0 ...... 1986 Most Touchdowns Allowed 2864 188-302-10 ...... 2001 6.19 740-2213 ...... 2000 445 43-445 ...... 1985 40.5 40-1/279 ...... 1998 Gm.: 10 vs Michigan Tech .....10/23/71 2510 174-317-15 ...... 1999 5.66 777-1885 ...... 1999 424 27-424 ...... 2001 34.5 32-5/260 ...... 1999 2371 169-301-12 ...... 2000 5.60 711-1788 ...... 1998 383 39-383 ...... 1999 28.5 21-15/161 ...... 2001 Sea.: 53 ...... 1993 2218 176-322-14 ...... 2003 5.42 774-1860 ...... 2002 344 29-344 ...... 1984 23.0 18-10/163 ...... 2003 Most Points Scored 2197 158-284-10 ...... 1998 Gm.: 70 Minn.-Morris ...... 10/28/00 Sea.: 415 ...... 2001 Most Points Allowed Gm.: 70 vs Michigan Tech .....10/23/71 Sea.: 379 ...... 1993 Miscellaneous Records and Notes Most Fumbles Lost Scoring First and Best Gm.: 7 vs St. John’s ...... 10/1/49 All-time Points Scored by BSU ...... 10,702 (16.26 ppg) First Team ...... 1926 Sea.: 19 ...... 1976, 1977 All-time Points Allowed ...... 13,105 (19.92 ppg) First Opponent ...... Oct. 11, 1926; Cass Lake (L, 0-33) Most Fumbles Recovered Consecutive Games Scoring ...... 66 (11/16/1997 - pres.) Most Victories, Season ...... 9 (9-2), 2000 Gm.: 6 vs Michigan Tech ...... 11/5/55 Number of Times Shut Out ...... 100 First Conference Championship ...... 1947 (NIC) Sea.: 26 ...... 1984 Consecutive Games Shut Out .... 4 (9/30/1938 - 10/28/1938) First Undefeated Season ...... 1928 (3-0-3) Most Punts For Number of Shutouts ...... 88 Undefeated Seasons ...... 1928 (3-0-3), 1944 (4-0-0) Gm.: 12 vs St. John’s ...... 9/20/35 Consecutive Shutouts ...... 6 (9/12/41 - 10/18/41) Most Shutouts, Season ...... 6 (6-2-0), 1941 12 Valley City State ...... 9/12/81 Most Points Allowed ...... 379 (1993) NIC Championships ...... 1947, 1950, 1957, 1959 12 vs Southwest St...... 9/17/83 Fewest Points Allowed (min. 4 gm) ...... 6 (1928) Number of Head Coaches ...... 15 12 Minn.-Duluth ...... 11/2/85 Fewest Points Allowed (min. 8 gm) ...... 42 (1941) Longest-Running Rivalry ...... MSU-Moorhead (68 years) Most Points Scored ...... 415 (2001) *= NCAA Division II record Highest Average Margin of Victory: ...... 24.0 (1958) Games Highest Average Margin of Defeat: ...... -28.9 (1993) 1st Win ...... BSU 13, Cass Lake 0 (10/27/1926; 3rd game) Fewest Points Scored ...... 14 (1943, 1-1-0) 25th Win .....BSU 3, Duluth Technical College 0 (10/27/1934) Most Points per Game ...... 37.7 (415/11; 2001) 50th Win ...... BSU 6, Eau Claire State 2 (10/13/1944) Fewest Points per Game ..3.7 pts./gm (1945; 26 pts in 7 gm) 100th Win ...... BSU 40, Northern State 7 (11/1/1958) Points Scored, Game ...... 70 vs UM-Morris (10/28/00) 150th Win ...... BSU 20, Valley City State 0 (9/8/1973) Points Allowed, Game ...... 70 (10/23/70 vs Michigan Tech) 200th Win ...... BSU 30, Mayville State 14 (9/1/1987) Points Scored, Game; Both . 128 vs Southwest St. (63; 10/7/00) 250th Win ...... BSU 69, UM-Morris 6 (11/3/2001) Points Allowed in Win ...... 63 vs Southwest St. (10/7/00) Total Games Played ...... 613 Total Overall Record ...... 263-372-24 (659 gms, .417) Most Consecutive Wins ...... 10 (10/18/1940 - 10/18/1941) Most Consecutive Losses ...... 20 (10/11/1980 - 10/2/1982) Consecutive Games Without a Tie ....166 (11/7/1987 - pres.)

2004 Football Media Guide 51 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 TEAMBSU History YEAR-BY-YEAR STATS Rushing Passing Total Year G 1st Dn Att Yds TD Att Comp INT Yds TD Cmp % Off. Punts Points PRet KORet 1970 9 107 476 1,192 n/a 190 73 27 1,073 n/a 0.384 2,265 51 113 n/a n/a 1971 9 127 386 1,256 n/a 173 56 17 901 10 0.324 2,157 51 161 148 637 1972 9 123 386 1,328 n/a 203 73 17 780 5 0.360 2,108 54 84 59 753 1973 9 129 471 1,874 n/a 118 48 12 547 3 0.407 2,421 44 163 218 609 1974 9 134 443 2,061 n/a 180 88 9 1,081 6 0.489 3,142 43 160 47 770 1975 9 142 371 944 11 301 120 18 1,278 5 0.399 2,222 62 118 111 668 1976 10 169 517 2,275 24 235 86 16 839 5 0.366 3,114 62 219 83 650 1977 10 172 522 1,482 18 313 158 19 2,029 12 0.505 3,511 53 248 180 371 1978 9 86 327 644 1 173 62 13 742 4 0.358 1,386 64 49 36 906 1979 10 85 379 700 5 220 93 24 891 5 0.423 1,591 84 103 122 784 1980 10 107 403 753 5 207 91 14 915 3 0.440 1,668 71 65 100 789 1981 10 118 428 932 7 210 92 13 984 2 0.438 1,916 71 69 161 587 1982 10 137 451 986 11 229 116 16 1,539 7 0.507 2,525 67 150 161 648 1983 11 152 462 1,037 8 293 147 17 2,031 14 0.502 3,068 73 198 149 715 1984 11 137 387 910 16 294 145 16 1,924 18 0.493 2,834 62 278 344 616 1985 10 148 346 1,229 10 304 147 15 1,907 17 0.484 3,136 66 248 76 433 1986 11 153 512 1,785 18 228 122 20 1,346 12 0.535 3,131 66 251 451 888 1987 10 136 382 1,689 19 287 144 15 1,737 10 0.502 3,426 52 207 104 893 1988 10 127 371 986 10 266 122 20 1,567 10 0.459 2,553 59 151 179 810 1989 9 142 464 1,937 20 166 68 7 871 2 0.410 2,808 56 164 52 689 1990 11 165 501 1,917 14 235 86 17 1,186 5 0.366 3,103 62 150 129 955 1991 9 n/a 467 1,649 8 167 66 11 1,118 12 0.395 2,767 51 152 98 733 1992 10 164 471 1,581 15 242 91 14 1,430 9 0.376 3,011 52 179 105 694 1993 10 130 440 1,178 6 190 65 14 809 2 0.342 1,987 67 90 47 n/a 1994 9 138 410 1,346 11 187 84 5 1,185 10 0.449 2,531 62 147 106 644 1995 10 120 485 1,384 13 155 70 6 786 5 0.452 2,170 59 147 153 766 1996 10 123 359 940 9 265 95 12 1,016 8 0.358 1,956 78 145 89 786 1997 10 144 445 1,521 14 257 103 15 1,248 8 0.401 2,769 65 144 88 931 1998 10 200 427 1,788 19 284 158 10 2,197 18 0.556 3,985 59 272 161 851 1999 11 224 460 1,885 28 317 174 15 2,510 21 0.549 4,395 58 362 380 1,007 2000 11 226 439 2,213 23 301 169 12 2,371 25 0.561 4,584 46 367 292 850 2001 11 247 456 2,317 30 302 188 10 2,864 27 0.623 5,181 41 415 424 735 2002 11 211 446 1,860 18 298 157 11 2,169 23 0.527 4,029 53 310 281 811 2003 11 228 470 1,621 19 322 176 14 2,218 26 0.547 3,839 59 342 265 831 Total 330 4,844 14,284 48,008 410 7,922 3,660 464 47,016 349 0.458 95,024 1,972 6,308 5,399 23,910

Running back Eddie Acosta (#34, left) set a school record with 297 rushing attempts in 2003, helping lead BSU to its sixth consecutive season with at least 1,600 yards rushing and 19 or rushing touchdowns.

Acosta finished his career as the 10th-leading rusher in NCAA Division II history with 5,766 yards.

52 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU INDIVIDUALBSU History AWARDS

NFL Draft Selections All-Northern Intercollegiate Conference All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference 1946 T Dean Widseth First Team First Team Honorable Mention Bears 21st rd/194th 1934 FB Walter Krueger 1995 OL Matt Gay 1996 CB Cullen Garrity 1970 TE John Redebaugh 1935 Norman Nelson DL Fred Miller LB Eric Zajkowski Cleveland Browns 16th rd/411th 1936 Norman Nelson LB Tom Andree 1997 RB Chris Meyer 1937 Norman Nelson 1996 DB Rich Carlson 1998 OG Brad Borkhuis All-America Selections (1976-1999) 1938 Leroy Maas DB Joe Olson LB Terrence Wilcox First Team 1941 Dick Otterstad 1997 OL Randy Qual WR Ben Woodford 1976 RB Ed Acosta (NAIA) 1942 Dick Otterstad 1998 RB Chris Meyer 1999 OG Brad Borkhuis 1943 Dick Otterstad WR Jason Leden WR Drew Wilson Second Team 1946 Dick Otterstad; Leo Hoosline DL Jay Hanson RB Chris Meyer 1986 RB Al Wolden (NAIA) 1949 Jim Richmire; Jack Vinji; Bill Robertson DL Ben McAninch DB Ryan Fritts 1965 David Odegaard (NAIA) 1950 Earl Perkins 2000 C Jerry Dagel 2000 QB Geoff Martinson 1977 DE Dave Patten (NAIA) 1952 Hubert Howland RB Eddie Acosta LB Pat Engleright 1985 DB Rich Schwartz (NAIA) 1953 Les Dreschel; Jim Henkes KR Jason Leden DE Wes Ehlers 1954 Les Dreschel; Jim Henkes 2001 OG Bryan Stoffel WR Ben Woodford Third Team 1955 Dwaine Marten; Harold Drescher C Jerry Dagel 2001 OT Brandon Pink 1959 RB Dennis Price (NAIA) 1956 Dwaine Marten; Harold Drescher QB Geoff Martinson LB Jon Aamot 1957 Dwaine Marten; FB Guy Vena; QB Dale RB Eddie Acosta 2002 PK Neil Collier Honorable Mention Hartje; RB Dennis Price DE Wallie Kuchinski DT Mitch Hecker 1956 Harold Drescher (NAIA) 1958 FB Guy Vena; LH Dennis Price; QB Ken LB Pat Engleright CB Tom Maus 1958 FB Guy Vena (NAIA) Hendrickson; LT Dale Hartje; PR Jason Leden LB John Roscoe 1966 RB Ron Diagiacomo (NAIA) C Ron Phillips; 2002 OT Brandon Pink OG Bryan Stoffel 1989 RB John Gronski (NAIA) 1959 RB Dennis Price; Dale Hartje; Al WR Ryan Welle C Bryce Vollbrecht OL Dan Soltau (NAIA) Toriseva 2003 OL Bryan Stoffel 2003 RB Eddie Acosta 1990 RB Ray Betton (NAIA) 1960 Dale Hartje; Al Toriseva S Marty Humeniuk WR/KR Michael Nordyke LB Larry Filippi (NAIA) 1961 Lowell Nomeland P Jason Baez S Kurtis Woodard 1962 QB Jack Brandt; Lowell Nomeland NAIA All-District 1963 Lowell Nomeland Second Team NSIC Player of the Year 1964 HB Don Thompson 1964 HB Don Thompson 1996 OL Randy Qual 2001 RB Eddie Acosta offense 1965 David Odegaard; Dick Werner TE Steve Smuk d2football.com All-America 1966 DE Dennis Black; 1997 DB Joe Olsen NSIC Coach of the Year 2001 RB Eddie Acosta hon. mention RB Ron Diagiacomo DE Ben McAninch 1989 Kris Diaz 2003 OL Bryan Stoffel 3rd Team 1968 DB Tom Weiser; FB Ed Treska 1998 OL Jim McKeon 1995 Kris Diaz 1970 LB Ginto Navjokas; C Dave Ross QB Ben Morie 1998 Jeff Tesch d2football.com All-Midwest Region 1971 OT Chuck Knott; SE Lee Patten LB Ben Hudson 2002 WR Ryan Welle hon. mention 1972 OT Chuck Knott; SE Lee Patten DB Rob Sutera NSIC Glen Galligan Award 2003 OL Bryan Stoffel 1st Team 1973 DB Jim Swanson; LB Bob Whelan 1999 QB Ben Morie 1949 RB Jim Richmire (co) 2003 S Marty Humeniuk 2nd Team 1974 LB Bob Whelan WR Jason Leden 1951 RB Jack Buckley 1975 DE Bryan Westerman DE Jay Hanson 1956 T Harold Drescher Don Hansen’s Football Gazette All-America 1976 RB Ed Acosta LB Terrence Wilcox 1964 HB Don Thompson 2000 RB Eddie Acosta 2nd Team 1977 OT Scott LaCoursiere; WR Dave Pat- DB Rob Sutera 1986 DT Matt Wellumson (co) 2001 RB Eddie Acosta 3rd Team ten; QB Scott Longenecker 2000 OG Brad Borkhuis 1992 QB Marty Follis 1978 OT Scott LaCoursiere WR Jason Leden 1993 LB Matt Juhl (co) Football Gazette All-Midwest Region 1979 K Mike Guzzo 2002 LB Jon Aamot 2002 LB Jon Aamot 3rd Team 1980 DL Jeff Kiehl S Marty Humeniuk 1981 TE Bruce Ecklund 2003 DE Adam Coughlin Daktronics, Inc. All-Midwest Region 1982 TE Bruce Ecklund; LB Dale Graff; DT Ben Jacobson 2000 RB Eddie Acosta 2nd Team LB Billy Bryant LB Jon Aamot 2001 RB Eddie Acosta 1st Team 1983 TE Bruce Ecklund 2002 LB Jon Aamot 2nd Team 1984 WR Brent Jeffers; OG John Pullia; LB Rich Schwartz; DL Danny Woods Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-Region V 1985 OL Gary Spiering; PK Rich Schwartz; 2002 DE Mike Thomas 2nd Team DL Trent Baalke 2003 OL Blaine Thomas 3rd Team 1986 OG Jeff Dunlap; RB Al Wolden; DT Matt Wellumson; LB Chris Holgard GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-America 1987 OG Bret Kasak 1998 Ben McAninch 2nd Team 1988 LB William Kullolia 1989 OL Dan Soltau; RB John Gronski 1990 RB Ray Betton 1991 RB Mike Bakke; DB Brad Surina; WR Chad Postal 1992 DB Dana Gravesen; LB Matt Juhl 1993 DB Jim Carlson 1994 OL Matt Gay; LB Rich Twaroski

Second Team 1935 Ted Schmeekpepper 1936 G Miles Nelson 1954 QB Charles Broekmeir 1958 LE Jim Lawrence 1992 QB Marty Follis WR Chad Postal 1993 OL Jim Templin PK Matt Wallace

left: Dick Otterstad was a four-time First-Team all-Northern Intercollegiate Conference selection from 1941-46.

right: Two-time All-America and 2001 NSIC Player of the Year Eddie Acosta finished his career as the 10th-leading rusher in NCAA Division II history with 5,766 yards.

2004 Football Media Guide 53 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 ABSULL History-TIME RESULTS

1936 (3-4 / 1-4 NIC / 5th) 1942 (3-4 / 3-2 NIC / t-3rd) Head Coach: R.B. Frost Head Coach: H.J. Erickson S18 - - ^ Moorhead T.C. L 6 27 S18 - - St. Thomas a L 0 6 S25 - - Mayville T.C. W 12 0 O2 - - ^ Mankato St. T.C. h L 0 7 O2 - - ^ Winona T.C. W 2 0 O9 - - ^ Moorhead St. +h W 33 0 O9 - - ^ Mankato T.C. +h L 12 27 O17 - - ^ St. Cloud St. T.C. a L 0 14 1931 - 1934 R.E. Mendenhall O16 - - ^ St.Cloud T.C. L 0 6 O23 - - ^ Winona St. T.C. a W 27 0 4 years / 11-16-2 (.414) 1926 - 1927 O23 - - ^ Duluth T.C. L 6 26 O30 - - ^ Duluth St. T.C. h W 34 0 NIC: 4-10 (.400) 2 years / 6-5-1 (.542) O30 - - Hibbing J.C. W 20 19 N6 - - North Dakota h L 7 13 + homecoming ^ NIC contest ^ NIC contest + homecoming 1926 (1-2-1) 1931 (3-4) Head Coach: R.E. Mendenhall Head Coach: Jack Sterrett O11 - - Cass Lake HS a L 0 33 S25 - - Hibbing J.C. L 0 12 1937 (3-4 / 2-3 NIC / 4th) 1943 (1-1) O23 - - Deer River HS L 0 7 Head Coach: R.B. Frost Head Coach: H.J. Erickson O2 - - Crookston A.C. a W 24 6 O27 - - Cass Lake HS h W 13 0 S18 - - *Moorhead T.C. L 0 24 O8 - - Concordia College h W 7 2 O9 - - Vriginia J.C. a L 0 41 N3 - - Park Rapids HS T 6 6 S25 - - Itasca J.C. W 26 0 - - Concordia College L 7 26 O16 - - St. Cloud T.C. +h L 0 18 O2 - - ^ Winona T.C. W 12 0 O31 - - Itasca J.C. W 18 0 O9 - - ^ Mankato T.C. W 20 19 1927 (5-3) N7 - - Eveleth J.C. W 34 7 1944 (4-0) O16 - - ^ St.Cloud T.C. L 7 33 Head Coach: R.E. Mendenhall N14 - - Duluth T.C. h W 14 0 Head Coach: H.J. Erickson O22 - - Jersey of Mpls. +h L 0 6 S10 - - Grand Rapids HS h W 36 0 + homecoming O13 - - Eau Claire St. +h W 6 2 S17 - - St. Cloud Cathedral a W 19 0 O30 - - ^ Duluth T.C. a L 2 31 O24 - - Concordia College h W 18 6 ^ NIC contest S24 - - Itasca J.C *h W 9 0 1932 (2-4-1 / 1-3 NIC / t-5th) - - Concordia College W 27 6 O1 - - Park Rapids HS a W 44 0 + homecoming - - Eau Claire St. h W 27 6 Head Coach: Jack Sterret O7 - - St. Cloud T.C. +h L 6 26 + homecoming S24 - - Northland T 6 6 O15 - - Hibbing J.C. a L 0 69 O1 - - ^ Winona T.C. a L 0 12 O22 - - Virginia J.C. a L 6 25 O8 - - Virginia J.C. h W 6 0 1945 (3-4) O29 - - Crookston A.C. a W 6 0 O15 - - ^ St.Cloud T.C. +h W 6 0 Head Coach: H.J. Erickson * first intercollegiate game O22 - - ^ Moorhead T.C. a L 0 9 S15 - - St. Thomas a L 0 28 + homecoming O29 - - Eveleth J.C. L 12 13 S24 - - St. John’s Univ. a W 6 0 N5 - - ^ Duluth T.C. L 9 12 H.J. Erickson S28 - - North Dakota St. h W 6 0 ^ NIC contest 1938 - 1954 O5 - - St. Olaf’s College +h L 0 19 + homecoming 17 years / 53-54-5 (.496) O12 - - Hamline Univ. h L 8 17 NIC: 25-31-4 (.450) O19 - - South Dakota St. a W 6 0 BSU Sports Hall of Fame 1933 (3-3-1 / 2-3 NIC / 4th) O27 - - Winnipeg Bombers h L 7 40 + homecoming Head Coach: Jack Sterrett Eldon Mason S23 - - Itasca J.C. T 0 0 1928 - 1930 1946 (3-4 / 2-2 NIC / t-3rd) S30 - - ^ Winona T.C. h L 0 7 1938 (1-5 / 0-4 NIC / 6th) 2 years / 8-9-3 (.475) O8 - - ^ Mankato T.C. a W 6 0 Head Coach: H.J. Erickson Head Coach: H.J. Erickson BSU Sports Hall of Fame O14 - - ^ St. Cloud T.C. +h L 0 6 S13 - - North Dakota h L 0 25 S16 - - Itasca J.C. h W 19 0 O21 - - ^ Moorhead T.C. W 2 0 S20 - - St.John’s Univ. h L 0 32 S23 - - Wahpeton (N.D.) h L 13 14 O28 - - Crookston A.C. W 64 6 S27 - - Mayville St. a W 39 0 S30 - - ^ Winona T.C. a L 0 13 N4 - - ^ Duluth T.C. L 0 31 O5 - - ^ St.Cloud St. +h W 18 0 1928 (3-0-3) O7 - - ^ Mankato T.C. +h L 0 31 ^ NIC contest O11 - - ^ Moorhead St. h W 7 0 Head Coach: Eldon Mason O15 - - ^ St.Cloud T.C. a L 0 7 + homecoming O18 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 12 21 S15 - - UM-Cass Lake h W 32 6 O28 - - ^ Duluth T.C. h L 0 6 O25 - - ^ Duluth St. a L 0 12 S29 - - St. Cloud T.C. *a T 0 0 ^ NIC contest 1934 (3-5 / 1-4 NIC / 6th) ^ NIC contest O5 - - Hibbing J.C. +h W 23 0 + homecoming + homecoming O13 - - Itasca J.C. a T 0 0 Head Coach: Jack Sterrett O20 - - Virginia J.C. h T 0 0 S15 - - Itasca J.C W 6 0 1939 (3-3-1 / 1-3-1 NIC / 4th) S22 - - St. John’s Univ. L 0 20 1947 (4-3 / 3-1 NIC / t-1st) N9 - - Crookston A.C. h W 54 0 Head Coach: H.J. Erickson S29 - - ^ Winona T.C L 0 6 Head Coach: H.J. Erickson * BSTC later awarded 1-0 forfeit victory S16 - - Mayville T.C. a W 12 0 O6 - - ^ Mankato T.C +h L 0 13 S12 - - North Dakota St. h L 0 20 + homecoming S22 - - ^ Moorhead T.C. a L 0 6 O12 - - ^ St.Cloud T.C a L 7 19 S19 - - Hamline Univ. h L 6 20 S29 - - ^ Winona T.C. h L 0 12 O20 - - Northland W 20 0 S27 - - ^ Mankato St. +h W 27 6 1929 (2-5) O6 - - ^ Mankato T.C. a T 6 6 O27 - - ^ Duluth T.C W 3 0 O3 - - ^ Winona St. a W 6 0 Head Coach: Eldon Mason O13 - - ^ St.Cloud T.C. h W 19 6 N3 - - ^ Moorhead T.C L 0 44 O10 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 7 20 S20 - - UM-Cass Lake h W 20 0 O21 - - Augsburg College +h W 26 0 ^ NIC contest O17 - - U. of Manitoba h W 12 0 S28 - - Moorhead T.C. a L 6 8 O27 - - ^ Duluth T.C. a L 6 9 + homecoming O24 - - ^ Duluth St. h W 12 7 O5 - - North Dakota Frosh h L 6 26 ^ NIC contest ^ NIC contest O12 - - Virginia J.C. a L 0 6 + homecoming + homecoming O18 - - St. Cloud T.C. h L 0 26 O26 - - Itasca J.C. h W 9 0 1940 (4-2-1 / 3-2 NIC / 3rd) N9 - - Eveleth J.C. a L 6 46 1948 (3-5 / 1-4 NIC / 4th) Head Coach: H.J. Erickson Head Coach: H.J. Erickson S13 - - Mayville College h W 20 6 S17 - - North Dakota St. a W 13 0 1930 (3-4) S27 - - Concordia College h T 19 19 S24 - - ^ Winona St. h W 20 12 Head Coach: Eldon Mason O4 - - ^ Winona St. T.C. a L 7 14 R.B. Frost O1 - - Superior St. a L 0 13 S27 - - Moorhead T.C. h L 0 33 O12 - - ^ St.Cloud St. T.C. a L 0 6 1935 - 1937 O8 - - ^ Duluth St. L 6 32 O4 - - St. Cloud T. C. a L 6 26 O18 - - ^ Moorhead St. T.C. +h W 21 12 3 years / 7-14-1 (.341) O15 - - ^ Mankato St. L 0 16 O11 - - Virginia J.C. h L 0 31 O25 - - ^ Duluth St. T.C. h W 10 0 NIC: 3-12 (.200) O22 - - ^ Moorhead St. +*h L 6 13 O25 - - Itasca J.C. a W 6 0 N1 - - ^ Mankato St. T.C. h W 13 7 O29 - - ^ St. Cloud St. L 0 14 O30 - - Hibbing J.C. a W 7 6 N8 - - Wahpeton Science a ccd-a N5 - - U. of Manitoba h W 20 6 N8 - - Eveleth J.C. h L 0 18 1935 (1-6-1 / 0-5 NIC / 5th) ^ NIC contest * first “Battle for the Axe” N14 - - Crookston A.C. h W 25 0 + homecoming Head Coach: R.B. Frost ^ NIC contest a- snow storm S13 - - Itasca J.C. *h T 7 7 + homecoming S20 - - St.John’s Univ. h L 0 20 S27 - - ^ Winona T.C. h W 20 14 1941 (6-2 / 3-2 NIC / 3rd) 1949 (4-3-1 / 2-1-1 NIC / t-2nd) O4 - - ^ Mankato T.C. a L 6 27 Head Coach: H.J. Erickson Head Coach: H.J. Erickson O11 - - ^ St.Cloud T.C. +h L 12 13 S12 - - Mayville St. a W 19 0 S17 - - Wahpeton Science h W 41 0 O16 - - Itasca J.C. h L 0 6 S19 - - Jamestown College *h W 14 0 S24 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a T 6 6 O26 - - ^ Duluth T.C. a L 12 13 S26 - - Wahpeton Science h W 19 0 O1 - - St. John’s Univ. +h L 7 20 N2 - - ^ Moorhead T.C. a L 12 44 O4 - - ^ Winona St. T.C. +h W 13 0 O8 - - Duluth St. L 12 13 * first night game at BSTC Field O10 - - ^ Duluth St. T.C. a W 34 0 O15 - - ^ Winona St. a W 27 7 ^ NIC contest O18 - - ^ Moorhead St. T.C. a W 25 0 O22 - - Jamestown St. h W 26 0 + homecoming O24 - - ^ Mankato St. T.C. a L 19 21 O29 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 0 6 O31 - - ^ St.Cloud St. T.C. h L 0 21 N5 - - ^ Moorhead St. a W 13 6 * first game in BSTC Stadium ^ NIC contest ^ NIC contest + homecoming + homecoming

54 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU ABSULL History-TIME RESULTS

1950 (4-1-1 / 2-0-1 NIC / t-1st) 1956 (2-4-2 / 0-3-1 NIC / 5th) 1962 (3-6 / 2-3 NIC / t-4th) 1967 (3-5-1 / 1-3-1 NIC / t-4th) Head Coach: H.J Erickson Head Coach: C.A. Anderson Head Coach: C.A. Anderson Head Coach: Don Palm S15 - - Jamestown St. h W 33 12 S14 - - Valley City St. W 33 0 S8 - - St. John’s h L 14 30 S16 - - UM-Morris a W 28 14 S30 - - ^ Winona State h n/a S21 - - Jamestown (N.D.) W 18 7 S15 - - Central Wisconsin h L 7 18 S23 - - Northern Michigan h L 3 33 O13 - - ^ St.Cloud St. h W 14 13 S29 - - ^ Winona St. h L 7 13 S22 - - Augustana h W 13 6 S30 - - ^ Mankato St. h L 13 22 - - ^ Mankato St. T 13 13 O6 - - Northern Michigan h T 13 13 S29 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 7 10 O7 - - ^ Moorhead St. h T 20 20 - - ^ Moorhead St. W 20 0 O13 - - ^ St. Cloud St. h L 13 19 O6 - - ^ Michigan Tech h W 43 12 O14 - - ^ Michigan Tech a W 21 14 - - North Dakota L 6 26 O20 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 6 25 O13 - - ^ Winona St. a L 6 20 O21 - - ^ Winona St. +h L 0 33 N2 - - Valley City St. W 19 13 O27 - - ^ Moorhead St. a T 13 13 O20 - - ^ St. Cloud St. +h L 14 15 O28 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a L 6 20 ^ NIC contest N3 - - Michigan Tech a L 13 32 O27 - - ^ Mankato St. a W 9 7 N4 - - Mayville St. (ND) h W 33 3 ^ NIC contest N2 - - Wis. St.-Superior h L 16 35 N11 - - St. Thomas a L 31 42 + homecoming + homecoming 1951 (6-2 / 3-1 NIC / 2nd) 1957 (4-4 / 3-1 NIC / t-1st) Head Coach: H.J. Erickson ^ NIC contest ^ NIC contest Head Coach: C.A. Anderson S15 - - Marshall Blocks(Mpls) h W 38 0 S20 - - North Dakota a L 19 34 S22 - - Duluth St. W 26 18 S27 - - Northern St. h L 13 14 1963 (6-1-1 / 3-1-1 NIC / 2nd) 1968 (3-6 / 1-4 NIC / 5th) S29 - - ^ Winona St. a W 20 13 O4 - - ^ Winona St. a L 8 19 Head Coach: C.A. Anderson Head Coach: Don Palm O5 - - Valley City St. h W 45 7 O11 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a W 18 13 S14 - - South Dakota a W 33 7 S14 - - UM-Morris h L 0 37 O13 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a L 0 26 O18 - - ^ Mankato St. h W 14 13 S21 - - Lakeland College h W 38 12 S21 - - Northern Michigan a L 0 53 O20 - - ^ Mankato St. +h W 20 13 O25 - - ^ Moorhead St. +h W 27 14 S28 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a W 35 0 S28 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 10 28 O26 - - ^ Moorhead St. h W 12 0 N1 - - Valley City St. h W 12 6 O5 - - ^ Mankato St. +h W 15 9 O5 - - ^ Michigan Tech h W 14 7 N2 - - South Dakota St. a L 0 48 N8 - - Wis. St.-Superior a L 0 26 O12 - - ^ Moorhead St. h T 20 20 O12 - - ^ Winona St. a L 14 27 ^ NIC contest ^ NIC contest O19 - - ^ Michigan Tech a L 13 14 O19 - - ^ St. Cloud St. +h L 13 17 + homecoming + homecoming O26 - - ^ Winona St. h W 41 0 O26 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 14 49 N1 - - Wis. St-Superior a W 34 0 N2 - - Bethel h W 63 22 1952 (2-4 / 1-3 NIC / 5th) 1958 (7-1 / 4-1 NIC / 2nd) + homecoming N9 - - St. Thomas h W 37 0 Head Coach: H.J. Erickson Head Coach: C.A. Anderson ^ NIC contest + homecoming S20 - - North Dakota h L 0 31 S13 - - North Dakota h W 13 6 ^ NIC contest S26 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 6 19 S20 - - ^ Michigan Tech a W 36 21 1964 (5-4 / 3-2 NIC / 3rd) O4 - - ^ Winona St. +h *W 12 0 O4 - - ^ St.Cloud St. +h W 50 12 Head Coach: C.A. Anderson O17 - - ^ St. Cloud St. h L 0 20 O11 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 12 13 S12 - - South Dakota h L 0 14 O24 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 7 27 O18 - - ^ Moorhead St. a W 48 7 S19 - - North Dakota h L 0 10 O31 - - Valley City St. h W 18 13 O25 - - ^ Winona St. h W 38 13 S26 - - ^ Winona St. a L 0 6 ^ NIC contest N1 - - Northern St. a W 40 7 O3 - - ^ St. Cloud St. +h W 26 2 + homecoming N7 - - Wis. St.-Superior h W 48 14 O10 - - ^ Mankato St. a W 21 20 * victory forfeited for using ineligible player ^ NIC contest O17 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 14 15 James Malmquist + homecoming O24 - - ^ Michigan Tech h W 35 7 1969 - 1973 1953 (1-6 / 1-3 NIC / t-4th) O30 - - LaCrosse St. a W 21 7 5 years / 15-27-2 (.364) 1959 (6-1-1 / 4-1 NIC / t-1st) N6 - - Wis. St.-Superior h W 51 20 NIC: 9-18-2 (.345) Head Coach: H.J. Erickson Head Coach: C.A. Anderson S19 - - North Dakota h L 13 21 + homecoming S12 - - Eau Claire St. h W 32 12 ^ NIC contest S25 - - ^ Moorhead St. +h W 13 6 S19 - - Northwest Missouri a T 0 0 O3 - - ^ Winona St. a L 7 26 1969 (4-3-1 / 2-2-1 NIC / 4th) O3 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a W 45 8 Head Coach: James Malmquist O10 - - Buena Vista (Iowa) a L 7 19 O10 - - ^ Mankato St. +h W 6 0 1965 (4-4 / 3-2 NIC / t-2nd) O17 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a L 12 18 Head Coach: C.A. Anderson S13 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 7 14 O17 - - ^ Moorhead St. h W 34 6 S20 - - Stevens Point a W 6 0 O23 - - ^ Mankato St. h L 14 19 O24 - - ^ Winona St. a W 31 8 S11 - - North Dakota a L 6 20 O30 - - Valley City St. a L 6 26 S18 - - St. John’s Univ. a L 0 7 S27 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a T 7 7 O31 - - ^ Michigan Tech h L 0 22 O4 - - Mankato St. h L 0 23 ^ NIC contest N6 - - Wis. St.-Superior a W 32 26 S25 - - ^ Winona St. h L 20 22 O11 - - ^ Moorhead St. h W 28 12 +homecoming ^ NIC contest O2 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a W 14 6 O18 - - ^ Michigan Tech a L 6 7 + homecoming O9 - - ^ Mankato St. +h W 20 13 O25 - - ^ Winona St. +h W 19 0 1954 (1-5-1 / 0-3-1 NIC / 5th) O16 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 7 14 1960 (2-6 / 2-3 NIC / t-3rd) O23 - - ^ Michigan Tech a W 9 8 N1 - - Bethel a W 59 13 Head Coach: H.J. Erickson + homecoming Head Coach: C.A. Anderson O30 - - LaCrosse St. h W 24 14 S18 - - North Dakota a L 12 27 ^ NIC contest S25 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 7 20 S10 - - South Dakota St. a L 6 22 + homecoming O2 - - ^ Winona St. h T 13 13 S17 - - Northwest Missouri h L 6 27 ^ NIC contest O16 - - ^ St. Cloud St. h L 12 18 S24 - - ^ Michigan Tech h L 8 33 1970 (1-8 / 1-5 NIC / t-5th) O23 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 7 26 O1 - - ^ Winona St. a L 6 26 Head Coach: James Malmquist O29 - - Wis. St.-Superior h L 14 21 O9 - - ^ St. Cloud St. +h W 14 10 S12 - - Platteville h L 14 33 N6 - - Northland (Wis.) a W 34 6 O13 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 3 20 S19 - - Gustavus Adolphus a L 6 62 ^ NIC contest O20 - - ^ Moorhead St. a W 20 8 S26 - - Lincoln h L 10 26 N4 - - Wis. St.-Superior h L 12 20 O3 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 6 33 Don Palm + homecoming O10 - - ^ UM-Morris h L 0 14 1966 - 1968 ^ NIC contest O17 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 20 30 3 years / 9-16-1 (.360) O24 - - ^ Michigan Tech h L 8 35 NIC: 4-10-1 (.300) O31 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a L 9 29 BSU Sports Hall of Fame N7 - - ^ Winona St. h W 40 12 Chet Anderson ^ NIC contest 1955-60 / 1962-65 10 years / 43-34-5 (.555) NIC: 25-20-2 (.553) 1966 (3-5 / 2-3 NIC / t-4th) 1971 (3-5-1 / 3-2-1 NIC / t-3rd) BSU Sports Hall of Fame Head Coach: Don Palm Head Coach: James Malmquist NSIC Hall of Fame John Kulbitski Captains: Larry Koehler, Dennis Black S11 - - Platteville (Wis.) a L 15 32 1961 S10 - - Stevens Point h W 3 0 S18 - - Concordia (Minn.) h L 0 21 1 year / 3-6 (.333) S17 - - St. John’s Univ. h L 20 26 S25 - - Lincoln Univ. (Mo.) a L 13 35 1955 (4-3-1 / 1-3 NIC / t-3rd) NIC: 3-2 (.600) S24 - - ^ Michigan Tech h L 0 18 O2 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 8 28 Head Coach: Chet Anderson O1 - - ^ Winona St. a W 14 7 O9 - - ^ UM-Morris a T 22 22 S16 - - Northland (Wis.) h W 37 0 1961 (3-6 / 3-2 NIC / t-2nd) O8 - - ^ St. Cloud St. +h W 9 7 O16 - - ^ Southwest St. +h W 27 17 S23 - - ^ Moorhead St. h W 20 7 Head Coach: John Kulbitski O15 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 0 6 O23 - - ^ Michigan Tech a L 20 70 S30 - - ^ Winona St. a L 6 13 S9 - - South Dakota St. h L 8 34 O22 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 0 13 O30 - - ^ St. Cloud St. h W 15 14 O8 - - Northern Michigan a W 25 14 S16 - - St. John’s a L 6 30 O29 - - Parsons a L 17 46 N6 - - ^ Winona St. a W 41 0 O15 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a L 6 46 S23 - - Augustana a L 6 22 + homecoming + homecoming O22 - - ^ Mankato St. +h L 12 19 S30 - - ^ Mankato St. h L 6 16 ^ NIC contest ^ NIC contest O29 - - Wis. St.-Superior T 0 0 O7 - - ^ Moorhead St. h W 34 8 N5 - - Michigan Tech W 13 0 O14 - - ^ Michigan Tech a W 16 2 ^ NIC contest O21 - - ^ Winona St. +h L 0 12 + homecoming O28 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a W 12 7 N3 - - Wis. St.-Superior a L 9 13 + homecoming ^ NIC contest

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1972 (2-7 / 1-5 NIC / 6th) 1976 (6-4 / 3-4 NIC / t-5th) 1981 (0-10 / 0-6 NIC / 7th) 1986 (6-4-1 / 3-2-1 NIC / 3rd) Head Coach: James Malmquist Head Coach: Don Turner Head Coach: Sparky Adams Head Coach: John Peterson S9 - - Valley City St. h W 17 13 S11 - - Valley City St. h W 34 3 S5 - - Mankato St. h L 0 10 S6 - - Mayville St. h W 33 3 S16 - - Concordia (Minn.) a L 0 37 S18 - - Morningside a W 7 3 S12 - - Valley City St. a L 6 24 S13 - - Mt. Senario (Wis.) h W 51 0 S23 - - Illinois St. a L 0 35 S25 - - ^ Southwest St. a W 36 0 S19 - - ^ Winona St. a L 13 17 S20 - - St. Joesph’s (Ind.) a L 10 37 S30 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 15 48 O2 - - ^ Michigan Tech h L 7 48 S26 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 7 35 S27 - - ^ Winona St. a W 21 16 O7 - - ^ UM-Morris h L 14 26 O9 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a L 10 20 O3 - - ^ Northern St. a L 8 13 O4 - - ^ UM-Morris +h L 24 45 O14 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 7 20 O16 - - ^ Winona St. +h W 38 7 O10 - - ^ UM-Morris +h L 15 45 O11 - - ^ Northern St. a L 0 16 O21 - - ^ Michigan Tech +h L 15 21 O23 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 13 42 O17 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 3 21 O18 - - Northwestern (Iowa) a W 28 3 O28 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a L 7 24 O30 - - ^ Moorhead St. a W 24 22 O24 - - Northwestern (Iowa) a L 7 21 O25 - - ^ UM-Duluth h T 3 3 N4 - - ^ Winona St. h W 9 7 N6 - - ^ UM-Morris h L 7 55 O31 - - ^ Southwest St. h L 0 17 N1 - - ^ Southwest St. a W 29 6 + homecoming N13 - - UW-Superior h W 43 0 N7 - - St. Cloud St. a L 10 28 N8 - - ^ Moorhead St. h W 27 26 ^ NIC contest + homecoming + homecoming N15 - - Winona St. 1 L 25 27 ^ NIC contest ^ NIC contest + homecoming ^ NIC contest 1973 (5-4 / 2-4 NIC / t-4th) 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. Head Coach: James Malmquist 1977 (6-4 / 5-2 NIC / t-2nd) S8 - - Valley City St. a W 20 0 Head Coach: Don Turner 1987 (2-7-1 / 0-5-1 NIC / 6th) S15 - - Dakota St. h W 26 7 S10 - - Valley City St. a L 10 17 Head Coach: John Peterson S22 - - Eastern Montana a W 10 0 S17 - - ^ UM-Duluth h W 21 18 S1 - - Mayville St. a W 30 14 S29 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 7 17 S24 - - ^ Southwest St. h W 20 0 S26 - - ^ Winona St. h L 7 16 O6 - - ^ UM-Morris a W 41 40 O1 - - ^ Michigan Tech a W 31 20 O3 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 19 20 O13 - - ^ Southwest St. h L 13 14 O8 - - ^ St. Cloud St. +h W 28 7 John Peterson O10 - - ^ Northern St. +h L 12 59 O20 - - ^ Michigan Tech a L 6 38 O15 - - ^ Winona St. a W 38 3 1982 - 1988 O17 - - N’western (Minn.) h W 41 25 O27 - - ^ St. Cloud St. +h W 31 7 O22 - - Weber St. a L 28 31 7 years / 30-40-3 (.432) O24 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 0 40 N3 - - ^ Winona St. a L 9 35 O29 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 14 21 NIC: 13-26-3 (.345) O31 - - ^ Southwest St. h T 46 46 + homecoming N5 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 9 17 N7 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 14 36 ^ NIC contest N12 - - UW-Superior a W 49 13 N14 - - Huron College a L 32 39 + homecoming (50th) 1982 (2-8 / 2-4 NIC / t-4th) N21 - - UW-Stout 1 L 6 45 ^ NIC contest Head Coach: John Peterson + homecoming S4 - - Sioux Falls a L 12 14 ^ NIC contest S11 - - UW-Superior h L 7 24 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. S18 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 16 28 S25 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 23 38 1988 (1-9 / 0-6 NIC / 7th) O2 - - ^ Winona St. a L 28 40 Head Coach: John Peterson O9 - - ^ UM-Morris +h W 14 10 S10 - - Augustana h L 6 41 Larry Mortier O16 - - ^ Northern St. a W 21 20 S17 - - N’western (Minn.) a W 30 7 1974 O23 - 2 Northwestern (Iowa) a L 12 35 S24 - - ^ UM-Morris +h L 20 27 1 year / 2-7 (.222) Sparky Adams O30 - - ^ UM-Duluth h L 0 28 O1 - - ^ Northern St. a L 21 36 NIC: 0-6 (.000) 1987 - 1981 N6 - - Mayville St. h L 17 20 O8 - - Michigan Tech a L 14 28 4 years / 2-36-1 (.064) + homecoming O15 - - ^ UM-Duluth h L 3 43 NIC: 2-27 (.069) ^ NIC contest O22 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 10 16 O29 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 14 47 1974 (2-7 / 0-6 NIC / 7th) 1983 (4-6-1 / 1-4-1 NIC / 7th) N5 - - ^ Winona St. a L 19 26 Head Coach: Larry Mortier Head Coach: John Peterson N12 - - Northern St. 1 L 14 37 S7 - - Mayville St. h W 40 6 1978 (0-9 / 0-8 NIC / 9th) S3 - - Sioux Falls h W 31 0 + homecoming S14 - - Dakota St. a L 14 28 Head Coach: Sparky Adams S10 - - UW-Superior a L 0 3 ^ NIC contest S21 - - ^ UM-Morris h L 23 31 S9 - - Valley City St. h L 14 23 S17 - - ^ Southwest St. h L 10 17 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. S28 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 17 27 S16 - - ^ UM-Duluth h L 0 42 S24 - - ^ Moorhead St. a W 33 28 O5 - - ^ Michigan Tech +h L 6 62 S23 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 3 32 O1 - - ^ Winona St. h L 11 29 O12 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a L 17 36 S30 - - ^ Winona St. h L 14 20 O8 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 13 24 O19 - - ^ Winona St. h L 17 40 O7 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 0 28 O15 - - ^ Northern St. +h T 7 7 O26 - - UW-Stout h W 26 20 O14 - - ^ Michigan Tech +h L 3 32 O22 - 1 Northwestern (Iowa) h L 28 42 N2 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 0 40 O21 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 9 33 O29 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 15 24 + homecoming O28 - - ^ St. Cloud St. h L 3 31 N5 - - Mayville St. a W 27 6 ^ NIC contest N4 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 3 7 N20 - - Augsburg 1 W 23 7 Kris Diaz + homecoming + homecoming 1989 - 1995 ^ NIC contest ^ NIC contest 6 years / 13-55 (.191) 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. NSIC: 9-32 (.220) 1979 (1-8-1 / 1-7 NIC / 8th) Head Coach: Sparky Adams 1984 (8-3 / 4-2 NIC / t-3rd) S8 - - Valley City St. a L 28 43 Head Coach: John Peterson 1989 (4-5 / 2-4 NIC / 6th) S15 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 0 40 S8 - - Bethel College a W 30 11 Head Coach: Kris Diaz S22 - - ^ Mankato St. +h L 0 28 S15 - - Mt. Senario (Wis.) h W 44 0 S9 - - Augustana a L 6 50 Don Turner S29 - - ^ Winona St. a W 17 14 S22 - - ^ Southwest St. a W 17 9 S16 - - N’western (Minn.) h W 40 12 1975 - 1977 O6 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 2 35 S29 - - ^ Moorhead St. +h L 28 35 S23 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 6 10 O6 - - ^ Winona St. a W 24 14 S30 - - ^ Northern St. h L 17 30 3 years / 14-15 (.483) O13 - - ^ Michigan Tech a L 24 26 O13 - - ^ UM-Morris h W 16 10 O7 - - Michigan Tech +h W 26 14 NIC: 9-11 (.450) O20 - - ^ UM-Morris h L 6 28 O20 - - ^ Northern St. a W 26 0 O14 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 6 26 O27 - - ^ St. Cloud St. a L 10 34 O27 - - Loras College a W 20 6 O21 - - ^ Southwest St. h W 30 24 N3 - - Mayville St. h T 0 0 N3 - - ^ UM-Duluth h L 0 19 O28 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 12 46 N10 - - ^ Southwest St. h L 13 20 1975 (2-7 / 1-5 NIC / 6th) N10 - - UW-Superior h W 44 14 N4 - - ^ Winona St. h W 21 14 + homecoming Head Coach: Don Turner N18 - - Macalester 1 L 29 32 + homecoming ^ NIC contest Captains: Rick Palmer, Bryan Westerman + homecoming ^ NIC contest S6 - - Mayville St. a L 14 33 ^ NIC contest S20 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 0 54 1980 (1-9 / 1-7 NIC / 9th) 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. 1990 (1-10 / 0-6 NIC / 7th) S27 - - ^ Southwest St. +h W 29 7 Head Coach: Sparky Adams Head Coach: Kris Diaz O4 - - ^ Michigan Tech a L 8 55 S6 - - ^ Mankato St. a L 7 24 1985 (7-3 / 3-3 NIC / t-3rd) S8 - - Huron Univ. h W 21 7 O11 - - ^ St. Cloud St. h L 24 43 S13 - - Valley City St. h *W 21 6 Head Coach: John Peterson S15 - - Mayville St. h L 3 13 O18 - - ^ Winona St. a L 15 48 S20 - - ^ Winona St. h L 7 10 S7 - - Bethel College h W 23 12 S22 - - Wayne St. (Neb.) a L 0 22 O25 - - UW-Stout a W 7 0 S27 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 3 39 S14 - - Mt. Senario (Wis.) a W 45 0 S29 - - ^ Northern St. a L 6 42 N1 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 0 28 O4 - - ^ Northern St. +h W 17 14 S21 - - ^ Southwest St. h W 32 0 O6 - - Michigan Tech a L 7 42 N8 - - Valley City St. a L 21 43 O11 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 0 42 S28 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 7 14 O13 - - ^ UM-Duluth +h L 17 28 + homecoming O18 - - ^ UM-Duluth h L 7 55 O5 - - ^ Winona St. +h W 28 0 O20 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 0 49 ^ NIC contest O25 - - Michigan Tech a L 0 39 O12 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 10 15 O27 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 19 37 N1 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 3 45 O19 - - ^ Northern St. h W 37 14 N3 - - ^ Winona St. a L 21 34 N8 - - ^ St. Cloud St. h L 0 7 O26 - - Loras College h W 19 12 N10 - - ^ UM-Morris h L 35 40 * Later forfeited game N2 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 7 10 N18 - - St. Ambrose 1 L 21 28 + homecoming N9 - - UW-Superior a W 40 13 + homecoming ^ NIC contest + homecoming ^ NIC contest ^ NIC contest 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn.

56 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU ABSULL History-TIME RESUSTS

1991 (2-7 / 1-4 NIC / 5th) 2000 (9-2 / 6-2 NSIC / 2nd) Seasons Coached Head Coach: Kris Diaz Head Coach: Jeff Tesch 17 H.J. Erickson ...... 1938-’54 Captains: Mike Bakke, Mike Skinner S2 - - Minot State a W 25 0 10 C.A. Anderson ...... 1955-’60/1962-’65 S7 - - St. John’s (Minn.) h L 0 29 S9 - - St. Thomas h W 32 9 8 Jeff Tesch ...... 1996-pres. S14 - - Mayville St. a W 14 10 S16 - - ^ Wayne St. (Neb.) a W 24 21 7 John Peterson ...... 1982-’88 S21 - - Wayne St. (Neb.) a ccd-a S23 - - ^ Northern St. h W 39 38 Jeff Tesch S28 - - ^ Northern St. h L 10 12 S30 - - ^ Concordia-St. Paul a L 8 19 7 Kris Diaz ...... 1989-’95 1996 - present O5 - - Michigan Tech +h L 0 35 O7 - - ^ Southwest St.# +h W 65 63

9th year / 47-38 (.553) Coaching Records O12 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 19 48 O14 - - ^ MSU-Moorhead a W 28 14 Games Coached NSIC: 34-26 (.567) O19 - 2 ^ Southwest St. h L 28 60 O21 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 19 38 111 H.J. Erickson ...... 1938-’54 O26 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 7 42 O28 - - ^ UM-Morris h W 70 0 85 Jeff Tesch ...... 1996-pres. 1996 (2-8 / 1-5 NSIC / 6th) N4 - - ^ UM-Crookston h W 34 28 N2 - - ^ Winona St. h ccd-b 82 C.A. Anderson ...... 1955-’60/1962-’65 N9 - - ^ UM-Morris a W 28 25 Head Coach: Jeff Tesch N10 - - UW-River Falls 1 W 23 20 N17 - - Southwest St 1 L 46 47 Captains: Matt Juhl, Brian Murray + homecoming 73 John Peterson ...... 1982-’88 + homecoming S7 - - St. John’s (Minn.) a L 2 20 ^ NSIC contest 68 Kris Diaz ...... 1989-’95 ^ NIC contest S14 - - UW-Stout h L 13 28 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. S21 - - UW-Stevens Point h L 7 52 # four-overtime game Coaching Victories S28 - - ^ Southwest St a L 7 32 a- “scheduling conflicts” 53 H.J. Erickson ...... 1938-’54 b- weather O5 - - ^ Moorhead St. +h L 27 29 2001 (7-4 / 5-4 NSIC / 4th) O12 - - ^ Winona St a L 28 35 47 Jeff Tesch ...... 1996-pres. Head Coach: Jeff Tesch O19 - - ^ UM-Morris h W 19 15 43 C.A. Anderson ...... 1955-’60/1962-’65 1992 (2-8 / 2-4 NSIC / t-5th) S1 - - Minot State a W 39 20 O26 - - ^ Northern St. a L 14 52 30 John Peterson ...... 1982-’88 Head Coach: Kris Diaz S8 - - St. Thomas (Minn.) a W 26 16 N9 - - ^ UM-Duluth h L 0 49 Captains: Dana Graveson, Les Bragg, Marty S15 - - ^ Winona State h L 35 41 15 James Malmquist ...... 1969-’73 N17 - - Southwest St 1 W 28 14 Follis, Chad Postal S22 - - ^ Wayne State (Neb.) a L 7 13 + homecoming S12 - - St. John’s a L 8 35 S29 - - ^ Northern State# a W 47 46 ^ NSIC contest Winning Percentage S19 - - Wayne St. (Neb.) h L 7 44 O6 - - ^ Concordia-St. Paul h L 27 42 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. .555 C.A. Anderson ...... 1955-’60/1962-’65 S26 - - Michigan Tech a L 7 47 O13 - - ^ Southwest State a W 52 14 .553 Jeff Tesch ...... 1996-pres. O20 - - ^ MSU-Moorhead h W 28 14 O3 - - ^ UM-Duluth +h L 13 22 .491 H.J. Erickson ...... 1938-’54 O10 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 39 53 1997 (2-8 / 1-5 NSIC / t-6th) O27 - - ^ UM-Duluth h L 38 42 O17 - - ^ Moorhead St. h W 28 27 Head Coach: Jeff Tesch N3 - - ^ UM-Morris a W 69 6 .432 John Peterson ...... 1982-’88 O24 - - ^ Winona St. a L 12 14 Captains: Ty Houglum, Eric Zajkowski, Eric N10 - - ^ UM-Crookston 1 W 47 7 .363 James Malmquist ...... 1969-’73 O31 - - ^ UM-Morris h W 34 7 Morris, Randy Qual + homecoming N7 - - ^ Northern St. a L 10 17 S6 - - St. John’s (Minn.) h W 25 21 ^ NSIC contest Conference Victories S13 - - UW-Stout a L 6 43 N14 - - Neb. - Kearney 1 L 21 31 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. 34 Jeff Tesch ...... 1996-pres. S20 - - UW-Stevens Pt a L 0 47 # two-overtime game + homecoming 25 H.J. Erickson ...... 1938-’54 ^ NSIC contest S27 - - ^ Southwest St. +h L 0 16 25 C.A. Anderson ...... 1955-’60/1962-’65 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. O4 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 17 36 2002 (6-5 / 6-3 NSIC / 4th) O11 - - ^ Winona St. h L 14 58 Head Coach: Jeff Tesch 13 John Peterson ...... 1982-’88 O18 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 28 45 A29 - - MSU-Mankato a L 23 45 9 three coaches 1993 (0-10 / 0-6 NSIC / 7th) O25 - - ^ Northern St. h W 25 22 Head Coach: Kris Diaz S7 - - Minot State h L 28 35 N8 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 0 41 Captains: Matt Juhl, Brian Murray S21 - - ^ Winona State a L 23 25 min. 5 seasons coached N16 - - UM-Morris 1 L 34 41 S11 - - South Dakota a L 3 42 S28 - - ^ Wayne St. (Neb.) h W 38 2 + homecoming S18 - - Wayne St. (Neb.) a L 7 59 O5 - - ^ Northern State +h W 28 21 ^ NSIC contest S25 - - Michigan Tech h L 23 52 O12 - - ^ Concordia-St. Paul a L 14 38 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. O2 - - ^ UM-Duluth a L 0 20 O19 - - ^ Southwest State h W 37 0 O9 - - ^ Southwest St. +h L 8 35 O26 - - ^ MSU-Moorhead# a W 35 28 O16 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 16 36 1998 (6-4 / 4-2 NSIC / 3rd) N2 - 15 ^ Minn.-Duluth a L 25 52 O23 - - ^ Winona St. h L 3 51 Head Coach: Jeff Tesch N9 - - ^ Minn.-Morris h W 38 13 O30 - - ^ UM-Morris a L 7 21 Captains: Ben McAninch,. Chris Meyer N16 - - ^ Minn.-Crookston a W 21 7 N6 - - ^ Northern St. h L 20 35 S5 - - UM-Crookston a L 30 34 + homecoming N13 - - Neb. - Kearney 1 L 3 28 S12 - - St. Thomas (Minn.) h W 25 21 ^ NSIC contest + homecoming S19 - - Mayville St. a W 32 7 # two-overtime game ^ NSIC contest S26 - - ^ Moorhead St. +h W 22 10 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. O3 - - ^ Winona St. a L 19 38 2003 (7-4 / 5-3 NSIC / 4th) O10 - - ^ UM-Morris .h W 48 13 Head Coach: Jeff Tesch O17 - - ^ Northern St. a L 6 34 A28 - - MSU-Mankato h W 12 10 1994 (1-8 / 1-5 NSIC / 6th) O31 - - ^ UM-Duluth h W 48 18 Head Coach: Kris Diaz S6 - - Minot State a W 48 0 N7 - - ^ Southwest St. a W 28 18 Captains: Bert Brandt, Roger Capannelli S13 - 12 Chadron State h L 22 43 N14 - - UW-River Falls 1 L 14 45 S10 - - North Dakota a L 6 42 S20 - - ^ Concordia-St. Paul a L 14 28 + homecoming S17 - - UW-Stout h L 21 22 O4 - - ^ MSU-Moorhead +h W 23 15 ^ NSIC contest S24 - - ^ UM-Duluth h L 13 48 O11 - 18 ^ Winona State a L 21 40 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. O1 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 20 28 O18 - - ^ SW Minnesota St. h W 41 3 O8 - - ^ Moorhead St. +h L 6 33 O25 - - ^ Northern State a W 48 42 O15 - - ^ Winona St. a L 14 63 1999 (8-3 / 6-2 NSIC / t-2nd) N1 - - ^ Minn.-Duluth h L 21 34 O22 - - ^ UM-Morris h W 33 12 Head Coach: Jeff Tesch N7 - - ^ Wayne St. (Neb.) 1 W 45 21 O29 - - ^ Northern St. a L 12 21 Captains: Chris Meyer, Ben Morie, Ben N15 - - ^ Minn.-Crookston h W 47 35 N5 - - Wayne St. (Neb.) h L 22 53 Hudson, Rob Sutera + homecoming + homecoming S4 - - Minot St. h W 28 7 ^ NSIC contest ^ NSIC contest S11 - - St. Thomas (Minn.) a W 24 14 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. S18 - - ^ Wayne St. +h W 52 38 S25 - - ^ Northern St. a L 17 45 1995 (3-7 / 3-3 NSIC / t-3rd) O2 - - ^ Concordia-St. Paul h W 54 7 Head Coach: Kris Diaz O9 - - ^ Southwest St. a W 13 10 Captains: Jay Nelson, Matt Gay O16 - - ^ Moorhead St. h L 25 32 S9 - - North Dakota h L 0 63 O23 - - ^ UM-Duluth h W 35 26 S16 - - UW-Stout a L 17 49 O30 - - ^ UM-Morris a W 53 20 S23 - - ^ UM-Duluth h L 9 40 N6 - - ^ UM-Crookston a W 38 31 S30 - - ^ Southwest St. a L 6 8 N14 - - UW-Stevens Point 1 L 23 35 O7 - - ^ Moorhead St. a L 20 32 + homecoming O14 - - ^ Winona St. +h W 25 14 ^ NSIC contest O21 - - ^ UM-Morris a W 16 12 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. O28 - - ^ Northern St. h W 25 24 N4 - - Wayne St. (Neb.) a L 14 55 N12 - - Winona St 1 L 15 29 + homecoming ^ NSIC contest 1 Metrodome Classic; Minneapolis, Minn. right: Jeff Tesch on the sidelines during his inaugural 1996 season.

2004 Football Media Guide 57 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 BSU History Bemidji State holds a proud distinction of FOOTBALL TRADITIONS being the only Minnesota Teachers College to continue its football program through World War II, when other teams across the state The School Colors The BSU Logo temporarily suspended their teams due to a lack of available men on campus to fill out their In Feb., 1920, an assembly hour was set aside for During the fall semester of 1998, campus-wide Years War The rosters. “Jolly” Erickson, BSU’s head coach at the selection of school colors. After the balloting discussions were held on the need for new the time, simply felt it foolish not to continue. on colors had resulted in a deadlock, Cyrillus marks to represent the University as well as BSU Freeman, a student from Minneapolis, rose and athletics. The University marks at the time had BSU finished 4-0 with its depleted 1944 squad, commanded attention. been in place since 1974, with minor revisions one of just 15 undefeated teams in the nation “As we sat here discussing this question,” she in 1987, while no official athletic mascot, logo or that year. It remains the only unbeaten, untied said, “I happened to glance out the window. The image had been adopted for University use. team in BSU history. sight that met my eyes was fresh, green pines A committee was formed and for the next silhouetted against pure white snow. What could academic year an audit and review were Following is a story from the Sep. 27, 1944 be more appropriate than green and white?” conducted on the school logo and athletics edition of The Northern Student which recounts This idea was accepted unanimously. imagery to determine what images were being BSU’s decision to carry on. used to represent the institution. During the spring and summer of 1999, The Naming of the Beavers BSTC Carries On in Football requests for proposals (RFP) were sought from As President Deputy reviewed football practice Only State Peds outside firms to assist the university in this historic one evening in May, 1932, he called the team into With Uninterrupted Program undertaking. a huddle and raising his hands above their heads Bemidji State Teachers college is still having The BSU coaching staffs took great interest in declared, “I christen this team the Beavers.” football! So far this northern Minnesota college, the efforts to produce the new Beaver logo. They The name “Beavers” is symbolic of the silent, although severely handicapped by lack of men, desired an image that would represent pride and hard-working teams representing Bemidji State has carried on every year in a wartime football confidence while being gender-neutral and not University. program. It is the only one of the State Teachers appearing cartoonish in nature. colleges in Minnesota to do so. The public relations firm of Russell & Herder of Fight Song Coach “Jolly” Erickson says, “I think it is foolish Brainerd was awarded the RFP for the logo project “Go Bemidji Beavers to quit just because there aren’t 30 or 40 men during the summer of 2000. For the remainder of Go you green and white around the campus. Ten boys out for the sport 2000 and through early 2001, Russell & Herder Go Bemidji Beavers will get just as much out of it as a larger squad.” helped oversee focus groups and surveys Fight with all your might! Coach Erickson went on to say that as long as regarding the logo change. Rah! Rah! Rah! the school has the equipment to fit out a team, In Dec. 2000, preliminary logo designs were We are here to cheer you every effort should be made to schedule games. presented to the committee, and revisions were We are out to bring you fame Two home games are being planned this year made until the time the new marks were formally So go Bemidji Beavers instead of one. Eau Claire Teachers college of adopted and officially unveiled March 28, 2001 at Fight and win this game!” Wisconsin will send their team to Bemidji on a ceremony on campus. October 13. The two teams should be of about Homecoming the same ability as both have all-civilian teams. The first homecoming at Bemidji Teachers College However, Eau Claire will have about twice as was held Oct. 5, 1928. Until 1931 Homecoming many men on the campus as Bemidji. was a biennial affair. In that year the demands “I would like to see the game with Eau Claire on of the alumni, eager for this season of reunion, October 13 be our annual homecoming game changed it to an annual celebration with all with all of the festivities included,” said “Jolly,” the traditional dinners, teas, parades, dances, “and we hope that the fans will come out and bonfires and football games. help us carry out our plans.” Recently, BSU has been celebrating victories Carl Knutson is the only returning major in its annual Homecoming football game with letter winner. He is a sophomore from Benson, a post-game celebration in the waters of Lake Minnesota. LeRoy Voxland from Fosston won Bemidji which borders Chet Anderson Stadium a minor letter last year. “Any able-bodied or on the east. slightly disabled man is welcome to join the squad.” So said Mr. Erickson. Other members of the team were recently announced by Jolly. They are Ralph Magnuson, Shevlin, Minn.; Louis Marchand and Robert Liapis, Bemidji, Minn.; Clarence Sohlin and Gerald Haring, St. Paul, Minn.; LaVerne Harvey, Hibbing, Minn.; and Donald Letendre, Cass Lake, Minn. Ralph Magnuson and LaVerne Harvey have both had experience as gridders before. Magnuson bucked the line for BSTC in 1938 and Harvey fought with Hibbing high school. Four or five men are expected to report in the near future. Magnuson is the only man on this season’s team with a wife and family, so here’s hoping the Eau Claire boys won’t be too rough with him.

58 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU CHETBSU History ANDERSON STADIUM Home Cookin’ As Bemidji State has developed into a year-in, s the Bemidji State Teachers College con- small portion was used to upgrade BSU’s athlet- year-out title contender in the Northern Sun tinued to increase its enrollment from just ics facilities. The projects included two new foot- Intercollegiate Conference, the Beavers have A130 students when it opened its doors on ball fields and relocation of the existing fields, as also established one of the true home-field June 23, 1919 to 160 in 1923, the need for more well as a track, softball and baseball diamonds, advantages in the region. space and facilities became apparent. soccer field, tennis courts and a general playing Since 1996, when Jeff Tesch took the reigns Mr. A.P White, a member of the Bemidji com- court. Concrete bleachers for the football field were included in the improvement plans. One of of the BSU program, the Beavers have posted a munity and the Normal School Board, stated “now is the time for us to get our campus developed.” the new fields would be used as a practice field 25-13 record at Chet Anderson Stadium (.658) At that time the east side of campus along for football, while the game field was built inside which includes five-game home winning streaks the lakeshore was still wilderness. Mr. White’s the round cinder track. The location of the new from Oct. 23, 1999 to Sep. 15, 2001 and again suggestion was carried out and the grounds for field constructed as part of that project is the from Sept. 28, 2003 to Aug. 28, 2003. tennis courts and a football field were leveled exact location of today’s field. BSU has won eight of its last 10 games and surfaced in 1923. Throughout spring and summer of 1940, played at Chet Anderson Stadium dating back The football field was located just east of the work continued on the new sports fields as well to a Sept. 28, 2002 win over Wayne State current student union along the shore of Lake as the concrete bleachers. The 1940 football (Neb.), with the only two losses in that span Bemidji, just a few feet south from the current season opened on the newly constructed field coming to then-12th ranked Chadron (Neb.) location of the stadium. The field ran north-south as BSU played host to Concordia College on State and eventual NCAA Playoff participant with sidelines running along the lakeshore. Sept. 27. But the $25,000 bleachers would not Minn.-Duluth. In 1926, R.E. Mendenhall, BSU’s first staff be complete until the 1941 season. Perhaps the most exciting game in BSU member to hold a PhD who taught history and In 1941 the bleachers, one on each side of the field, were completed. The newly constructed history came on the turf at Chet Anderson physical education, organized the college’s first football team. The team played four games that bleachers housed two rest rooms, two shower Stadium on Oct, 7, 2000 in a Homecoming fall against local high schools. The first game rooms, a refreshment stand, two first-aid rooms, contest against Southwest State. In that played on the Bemidji State field (often referred two ticket booths and offices for the coaches. game, BSU prevailed 65-63 in a four-overtime to as Diamond Point Field) was held Oct. 27, The inside passageway of the bleachers was marathon, with the Beavers pulling out the win 1926 against Cass Lake High School. Bemidji home to a 160 foot long and 11 foot wide cinder on a successful two-point conversion at the was victorious, winning the battle 13-0. The team track used by the track team for training during end of the fourth extra period. ended the first season in Bemidji State history inclement weather. The bleachers were made of with a record of 1-2-1. reinforced concrete and were 180 foot long and BSU at Home in the Tesch Era In August of 1935, with sponsorship by local 40 feet wide. The seats consisted of 15 rows of redwood benches set atop steel straps and non-conf NSIC total organizations, citizens of Bemidji and the faculty, a $2,400 lighting system was installed in time would seat an estimated 1,500 people. 1996 0-2 1-2 1-4 for the upcoming season. Forty lights, mounted An enclosed sports booth, six feet wide and 14 1997 1-0 1-2 2-2 on eight 60-foot poles, illuminated the field bril- feet long, occupied the position above and in the 1998 1-0 3-0 4-0 liantly for the 1935 home opener Sept. 13 against center of the north side bleachers. A glass front 1999 1-0 3-1 4-1 Itasca Junior College. This would be the first was installed to protect sports writers from inclem- 2000 1-0 4-0 5-0 night game to be played in Bemidji State his- ent weather. With both bleachers completed the 2001 0-0 1-3 1-3 tory. The dedication for the new lighting system estimated capacity of the stadium was 3,500. 2002 0-1 4-0 4-1 took place during halftime with a crowd of 1,500 The present-day stadium and field has under- 2003 1-1 3-1 4-2 in attendance. Bemidji State president M.W. gone modifications throughout the years, but the TOTAL 5-4 20-9 25-13 Deputy, Mr. F.J McPartlin and Mr. H.Z. Mitchell main structures are the same today as 60 years spoke at the dedication ceremony and the game ago. A new press box was added to the south was preceded by a torchlight parade through the side bleachers as well as additional seating, business section of the city. bringing the estimated capacity to 5,000. A practice field was built in 1938. The field In 1989, a new scoreboard and new playing was built extending from the already-existing surface were installed. field west to Birchmont Road. A concrete build- The facility was named the Chet Anderson ing was also constructed at the southwest corner Stadium on Oct. 5, 1996 honoring the winningest of the playing field to house football equipment. head coach in BSU history, Chester Anderson In 1939, BSU received a $172,000 federal (1955-1965). grant provided for sports fields, and all but a

2004 Football Media Guide 59 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 BSU History Year Result Location BATTLE FOR THE AXE 1948 L 6 13 Bemidji 1949 W 13 6 Moorhead 1950 W 20 0 n/a he 1948 Bemidji State homecoming committee decided that something 1951 W 12 0 Bemidji symbolic was needed to add color to the festivities. Publicity stunts that year included drop- 1952 L 6 19 Moorhead Aping leaflets, which included game admissions among them, from an airplane. Results All-Time 1953 W 13 6 Bemidji Homecoming committee chairman Ron Smith and others decided that an axe, then in posses- 1954 L 7 20 Moorhead sion of Smith, would serve as a suitable trophy to mark the hotly-contested annual Beaver-Dragon 1955 W 20 7 Bemidji gridiron clash. The axe would be awarded to the university president representing the victor of the 1956 T 13 13 Moorhead contest. 1957 W 27 14 Bemidji Smith’s axe originated in the native village of Mount Hagon, New Guinea. The axe is hand made 1958 W 48 7 Moorhead and was polished underwater by its maker. Two types of axe are produced by natives in the Mount 1959 W 34 6 Bemidji Hagon area, one with a blade of black stone for work and one of gray stone for ceremonies. Smith 1960 W 20 8 Moorhead procured the gray trophy axe through a series of shrewd trades with the natives. 1961 W 34 8 Bemidji In 1948 the teams fought to the bitter end for possession of the weapon in the inaugural Battle 1962 L 7 10 Moorhead for the Axe, with Moorhead State winning 13-6. Despite a loss in the first battle, Bemidji State 1963 T 20 20 Bemidji dominated the early history of the trophy series posting a 10-3-1 record in its first 14 games. BSU 1964 L 14 15 Moorhead won five consecutive meetings in the series from 1957-’61 and was unbeaten in seven consecutive 1965 L 7 14 Bemidji meetings from 1955-’61. 1966 L 0 13 Moorhead The tide turned in 1962, with the Dragons taking control of the series for the next few decades. 1967 T 20 20 Bemidji In 21 games played from 1962 to 1982, the Beavers brought home the battle axe just twice - after 1968 L 10 28 Moorhead a 28-12 win in Bemidji in 1969 and a 24-22 win in Moorhead in 1976. The Beavers broke through 1969 W 28 12 Bemidji with two wins in four games from 1983-’86, but would then win just once - a 28-27 win in Bemidji 1970 L 6 33 Moorhead in 1992 - in 11 games from 1987-’97. 1971 L 8 28 Bemidji But the tide has once again turned in BSU’s favor, as the Beavers have captured five of the last 1972 L 15 48 Moorhead six battles for the axe - including an active streak of four consecutive wins for the first time since 1973 L 7 17 Bemidji BSU’s five-game winning streak from 1957-’61. 1974 L 0 40 Moorhead 1975 L 0 28 Bemidji From the Sep. 29, 1948 edition of The Northern Student: 1976 W 24 22 Moorhead “Bemidji Presents Trophy to MSTC 1977 L 14 21 Bemidji Today a Homecoming committee journeyed to Moorhead State Teachers college for a special pepe 1978 L 0 28 Moorhead convocation. At this time invitations were extended to the faculty, student body, band and queen 1979 L 2 35 Bemidji to come to BSTC where they will be given an active part in the Homecoming activities. At the con- 1980 L 3 39 Moorhead vocation Ron Smith presented the New Guinea “Battle Ax” which is the new trophy between BSTC 1981 L 7 35 Bemidji and MSTC.” 1982 L 23 38 Bemidji 1983 W 33 28 Moorhead 1984 L 28 35 Bemidji 1985 L 7 14 Moorhead 1986 W 27 26 Bemidji 1987 L 14 36 Moorhead 1988 L 14 47 Bemidji 1989 L 12 46 Moorhead 1990 L 19 37 Bemidji 1991 L 14 42 Moorhead 1992 W 28 27 Bemidji 1993 L 16 36 Moorhead 1994 L 6 33 Bemidji 1995 L 20 32 Moorhead 1996 L 27 29 Bemidji 1997 L 17 36 Moorhead 1998 W 22 10 Bemidji 1999 L 25 32 Bemidji 2000 W 28 14 Moorhead 2001 W 28 14 Bemidji 2002 W 35 28 Moorhead 2003 W 23 15 Bemidji NCAA Division II Trophy Games Points 931 1,288 Following is a list of the current Division II trophy games, including the year the trophy was first exchanged. PPG 16.6 23.0 overall record: 20-33-3 (.373) Trophy Date Teams Trophy Date Teams Axe Bowl 1975 Northwood—Saginaw Valley John Wesley 1984 Ky. Weslyan—Union (Ky.) in Bemidji*: 12-15-2 (.429) Backyard Bowl 1987 Cheyney—West Chester Miner’s Bowl 1986 Mo. Southern St.—Pittsburg St. in Moorhead*: 7-18-1 (.288) Battle Axe 1948 Bemidji St.—Moorhead St. Nickel 1938 N. Dakota—N. Dakota St. consecutive wins: 5, 1957-’61 Battle of the Ravine 1976 Henderson St.—Ouachita Baptist Old Hickory Stick 1931 NW Mo. St.—Truman St. consecutive losses: 6, twice Bishop’s 1970 Lenior-Rhyne—Newberry Old Settler’s Musket 1975 Adams St.—Fort Lewis Bronze Derby 1946 Newberry—Presbyterian Sitting Bull 1953 North Dakota—South Dakota * does not include the 1950 game, the location of which is not known Eagle-Rock 1980 Chadron St.—Black Hills St. Springfield Mayor’s 1941 American Int’t—Springfield East Meets West 1987 Chadron St.—Peru St. Top Dog 1971 Indianapolis-Butler Elm City 1983 New Haven—S. Conn. St. Traveling 1976 Ashland—Hillsdale Field Cup 1983 Ky. Wesleyan—Evansville Traveling Training Kit 1978 MSU-Mankato—St. Cloud St. Governor’s 1979 S.Conn. St.—Cent. Conn. St. Victory Carriage 1960 UC-Davis—CSU-Sacramento Heritage Bell 1979 Delta St.—Mississippi Col. Wagon Wheel 1986 Eastern NM—W. Texas A&M

60 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU Bemidji, Minnesota FIRST CITY ON THE MISSISSIPPI

The Bemidji area is home to a population of more that the Great Northern Depot, completed in 1913. On the 30,000 and includes the Leech Lake, White Earth, Historic Register, the Depot is the last early 20th cen- and Red Lake Indian Reservations, and Lake Itasca, the tury railroad building left in its original condition. headwaters to the Mississippi River. The City of Be- The Commercial Building on Third Street, built in midji provides a focus for educational, business, and 1910, is cited in the Architecture of Minnesota Guide medical services. Recreational and cultural activities as a successful prairie-style solution for a single-story reflect a multicultural heritage that includes American building. Indian, European and Canadian influences. Other examples of historic architecture include Bemidji is a “golden city” along the river’s bank, the Beltrami County Courthouse built in 1902. Across only miles from where the mighty Mississippi River the street you’ll find the 1917 Colonial Revival-style begins its 2,552 mile journey to New Orleans and the former Post Office. Gulf of Mexico, a city at the center of the legends of Perhaps Bemidji’s best-known historic district Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. is the eight-block section of Lake Boulevard. Once Bemidji’s natural beauty and bounty as a meeting known as Bemidji’s “Gold Coast,” among the many or group tour destination is also enhanced with historic venerable homes to be viewed is the Dr. Johnson character. From world renown statues and architec- House built in 1910 with a showcase garden. ture listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Bacon House was also built in 1910, later to ancient earth mounds and burial grounds, the past used for a Catholic convent. An unusual log struc- takes an interesting turn in Bemidji. ture, the Fisk House was reconstructed log-by-log Bemidji’s waterfront is home to the world-famous at the present site. Judge Fisk enjoyed entertaining statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox listed in many distinguished guests, including writer F. Scott the National Register of Historic Places. Nearby is Be- Fitzgerald. Further along you’ll find Warfield House, midji’s Tourist Information Center. In addition to Paul the 1912 home of the man who built Bemidji’s elec- Bunyan memorabilia, The Bunyan House features the tric light plant. Fireplace of States built with stones from every state Two lady teachers resided at the 1930s Parker & in the U.S. and Canadian provinces. Mangelsdorf House, also known for its large, informal To the north, you’ll encounter Library Park and the gardens. statue of Bemidji’s founding Chief Bemidji, as well as Birchmont Avenue displays two art deco classics the Community Arts Center in the Carnegie Building, built in 1937, one with a semicircular glass projec- also on the National Register. tion, is located at Bemidji State University, the only At the south end of Lake Bemidji is Nymore Beach, lakeshore campus in the state with architecture dating site of the Crookston Lumber Co. The burning of the mill back to 1919. in 1924 marked the end of the county’s logging era. Located about midway between Minneapolis/ On the way into Bemidji, you may cross over the St. Paul to the south and Winnipeg, Canada to the historic Mississippi River Bridge, built in 1916. This north, Bemidji has easy access by air, motor carrier, structure is listed on the National Register as one of and automobile to metropolitan areas and interna- the earliest examples of a steel-reinforced concrete tional airports. bridge. At the southern end of Minnesota Avenue lies

2004 Football Media Guide 61 BSUBEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004 Bemidji State University UNIVERSITY PROFILE Goals State offers over 70 major fields of study housed in one of three Bemidji State approaches the 21st century with a deep sense major colleges: Arts and Letters, Social and Natural Sciences, and of commitment to its region, a national reputation for quality Professional Studies. Quality education is a priority at BSU, as programming and an international perspective for its 4,800 students. many programs have earned national acclaim. The accounting Founded on a sound liberal education, University programs are program ranks among the nation’s Top 10 in preparing students for designed to educate students so that they may live as responsible, the CPA examination, and scientific research has gained national productive and free citizens in a global society. exposure in a variety of fields.

History Students / Faculty Bemidji State began as a state Normal school in 1919, became Nearly 70 percent of Bemidji State students come from northern a leading teachers’ college in the region, and achieved University Minnesota, but the University broadens its services to attract status in 1975. Currently, BSU recognizes over 28,000 alumni. students and faculty from diverse backgrounds and aspirations. Through teaching and and informed attention to the educational Academic Program needs of students, the University seeks to instill the spark of The only baccalaureate institution in northern Minnesota, Bemidji openness and commitment for lifelong learning. In fact, many BSU faculty members continue to pursue knowledge as specialists and educators in their fields.

Location Bemidji State University lies in the heart of the city of Bemidji, midway between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Winnipeg, deep within Minnesota’s lakes and forest region. With stands of pine, oak and birch reflecting the nearby presence of the northern woods, the east side of campus lines the shores of Lake Bemidji. The city of Bemidji, which serves a population of approximately 40,000, provides a regional focus for educational, business and medical services. Entertainment and activities include lively downtown Bemidji, shopping malls, theatre, art, downhill and cross country skiing and various forms of water recreation.

Facilities The modern campus spans 89 acres on the shores of Lake Bemidji, including the recently-renovated Physical Education Complex which houses the John S. Glas Fieldhouse, host to several NCAA Championships. The BSU Gymnasium hosts the basketball and volleyball events, and a 3,000 square foot weight room, human performance labaratory, indoor track, and tennis, racquetball and swimming areas complete the complex. Football fans can catch a spectacular view of Lake Bemidji through the east end zone of Chet Anderson Stadium.

Financial Aid / Scholarships Eighty-two percent of students at Bemidji State receive some form of financial assistance. Over $16 million was awarded last year to students, including $6 million in grants and scholarships.

Internships Each year, students complete internships with the NASA space program in Houston, Tex., Disneyland, Compaq, Rubbermaid and a host of architectural firms.

62 2004 Football Media Guide BEAVERBemidji State University presents... FOOTBALL 2004BSU Bemidji State University ATHLETICS FACILITIES

Chet Anderson Stadium is home to BSU’s football and outdoor BSU Baseball Field plays host to the Beaver baseball program track and field programs. It is one of just three collegiate football in the spring. The stadium grandstand is BSU’s newest athletics stadiums in the nation with a lakeside setting. facility, completed for the 2002 season.

BSU Gymnasium is the home of BSU’s men’s and women’s Bemidji State’s softball program plays its home contests at the basketball and volleyball programs. BSU’s men and women each BSU Softball Field, adjacent to the baseball field. won a home-court first-round NSIC playoff game in 2004.

John S. Glas Fieldhouse is the legendary home of BSU’s men’s The BSU indoor track and tennis teams make their home in the and women’s ice hockey programs. BSU’s men have won five Gillette Rec Center. One of the finest indoor facilities in the national championships in the building. region, the center also serves as the campus recreational center.

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Media information BSU Internet Services Bemidji State Athletics Bemidji State provides extensive Internet in- formation resources for those covering BSU NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE football and its other athletics programs. The BSU athletics web site contains sched- Who Are Boosters? ules, rosters, updated statistics and some his- You are considered a booster or a representative of Bemidji State University Athletics interests if torical information from previous seasons. Print- you: quality photos of BSU players and coaches are also available for download. • Participated in or are currently a member of any athletics department booster group, including BSU’s weekly game-notes package is com- Beaver Pride pleted and made available on-line Tuesday afternoons during the season, following the • Have made a donation to the athletic program release of national statistics by the NCAA. • Have assisted or been asked to assist with recruiting of prospective student athletes BSU’s game notes are in Adobe PDF format • Have assisted in providing benefits to enrolled-student athletes or families and will be distributed via electronic means only • Have helped to promote BSU athletics or BSU athletic interests in any way (e-mail or web). Due to the size of the release, it will not be regularly distributed via fax. Once a person has become identified as a booster to BSU they retain that identity indefinitely even if they no longer support the athletics program. Official BSU athletics web site: • http://info.bemidjistate.edu/sports Additionally, information on Bemidji State foot- Who Are Prospective Student-Athletes? ball is available on other reputable web sites The NCAA defines a “prospect” as anyone who has started classes for the ninth grade. which cover college football: • http://www.d2football.com In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospect, if the in- stitution provides any financial assistance or other benefits not provided to any prospective student Game-Day Services Gameday packages containing programs, game What Are Permissible Activities by Boosters? notes and other information will be available in The following are activities that BSU boosters can participate in: the press box prior to all home contests. Final statistics include an official NCAA box score, game summary, individual and team sta- • May attend events such as contests or banquets where prospects are present so long as the tistics. Game notes and quotes from coaches booster is there on their own initiative. Boosters are NOT able to contact prospects or prospect’s and selected players will also be available. relatives at such events. Telephone, copier and fax services are available on a first-come, first-served basis. • Boosters can inform BSU coaches of prospects in their area by contacting the BSU staff and/or sending newspaper clippings about the prospect. Credentials / Pass List Season credentials will be issued to all media covering the Beavers on a regular basis. • Boosters may arrange employment for prospects. Prospects may not start the job until after com- For single-game passes and credentials, pletion of their senior year in high school, and compensation must be based on actual work per- contact the BSU sports information office no formed at a normal rate. less than 24 hours before the scheduled starting time of the event. Credential requests must be • Boosters can continue to establish family relationships with friends and neighbors. Contacts with submitted via fax on official letterhead. prospects are permitted as long as they are NOT for recruiting purposes and are NOT initiated by Credentials will be issued only to represent- atives of an accredited media outlet who will be BSU staff members. working in an official capacity to cover a BSU ath- letic event. No credentials will be issued to friends, What is a Contact and what is Considered Recruiting? spouses, children or other family members. A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or their parents/guardians and a BSU staff Credentials remain the property of Bemidji State member or athletics representative (booster) during which dialogue occurs in excess of a greeting. University and may be revoked at any time. Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospect or the prospect’s relatives by a BSU staff member or Interview Policies athletics representative (booster) for the purpose of securing the prospect’s enrolment and eventual All player interviews outside of post-game participation in the BSU intercollegiate athletics program. and practice time must be arranged through the BSU sports information office. For interviews with coaches, contact the sports BSU Rules Compliance information office at (218) 755-2763. BSU Athletics Compliance Office By NCAA rule, no player interviews will be 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Box 29 available on gameday until the conclusion of Bemidji, MN 56601 that day’s contest. Contact the sports infor- mation office with questions or for assistance. Compliance officer: Mike Power Directions phone: (218) 755-3783 Highway 2 passes through Bemidji east-west, fax: (218) 755-3898 and Highway 71 is the main north-south thor- e-mail: [email protected] oughfare. Each leads to Bemidji Avenue/Paul Graduate assistant: Chris Gregor Bunyan Drive. Follow Bemidji Avenue / Paul phone: (218) 755-2142 Bunyan Drive to 19th Street and follow to Birch- e-mail: [email protected] mont Drive. Turn right; Chet Anderson Stadium is on the left, two blocks ahead.

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Local Print Regional Print State-Wide Outlets • Bemidji Pioneer ...... (218) 751-3740 • Duluth News-Tribune ...... (800) 456-8181 • Minn. Associated Press ...... (612) 332-2727 Fax ...... (218) 751-6914 Fax ...... (218) 723-5314 Toll-free ...... (800) 552-7250 1320 Washington Ave, SE 424 W. First Street; Duluth, MN 55802 Fax ...... (612) 342-5299 Bemidji, MN 56601 http://www.duluthnews.com 511 11th Avenue S. (404) http://www.bemidjipioneer.com Contact ...... Dave Nevanen Minneapolis, MN 55415 Jim Carrington .... [email protected] John McRae ...... [email protected] • Fargo Forum ...... (701) 235-7311 • Minn. News Network Radio ..(612) 321-7211 Anthony Gray ...... [email protected] Fax ...... (701) 241-5487 Toll free ...... (800) 879-3462 e-mail ...... [email protected] Fax ...... (612) 321-7222 • The Northern Student ...... (218) 755-2987 101 5th Street North; Fargo, ND 58102 1370 Davern Street Phone/Fax ...... (218) 755-3757 or 2913 http://www.in-forum.com St. Paul, MN 55116 Bemidji State University Contact: ...... Brian Peterson (Sports Editor) Bemidji, MN 56601 • USA Today Online Edition .....(800) 872-3410 • Grand Forks Herald ...... (710) 780-1100, x243 Fax ...... (703) 276-5505 Local Television Toll-free ...... (800) 477-6572 1000 Wilson Blvd. • KAWE/KAWB-TV ...... (218) 751-0085 Fax ...... (701) 795-4603 Arlington, VA 22229 Toll-free ...... (800) 292-0922 P.O. Box 6008; Grand Forks, ND 58206 http://www.usatoday.com Fax ...... (218) 759-0460 or (800) 861-7544 http://www.gfherald.com Lakeland News Contact: ...... Kevin Fee ([email protected]) National Outlets Bemidji State University, Box 9 • USA Today Bemidji, MN 56601 • Minneapolis Star-Tribune ...... (800) 829-8742 http://www.usatoday.com Dennis Weimann ...... News Director 425 Portland Ave.; Minneapolis, MN 55488 P.J. Ziegler ...... [email protected] http://www.startribune.com • ESPN Fax ...... (612) 673-7774 http://www.espn.com • KBSU TV-17 ...... (218) 755-2402

Bemidji State University • St. Paul Pioneer Press ...... (612) 228-5516 • College Sports Report Bemidji, MN 56601 Troy Sepion (sports dir.) [email protected] 345 Cedar State; St. Paul, MN 55101 http://www.dopke.com Scott Williams ... [email protected] Fax ...... (612)228-5527 Editor: ...... Brad Dopke e-mail: ...... [email protected] Local Radio Regional Television • KKBJ 1360 Talk Radio ...... (218) 751-7777 • KVLY-TV (Channel 11, Fargo) • d2football.com Fax ...... (218) 759-0658 Phone ...... (701) 237-5211 / (800) 450-5844 http://www.d2football.com Flagship Network Fax: ...... (701) 237-5396 Editor: ...... Brandon Misener 2115 Washington Ave.; Bemidji, MN 56601 P.O. Box 1878; Fargo, ND 58103 Midwest beat writer: ...... Jeff Harlin http://www.kkbj.com Contact: ...... Dan Hammer e-mail: ...... [email protected] Brian Schultz (Voice of the Beavers) • WDIO-TV (Channel 13, Duluth) • Don Hansen’s Football Gazette • KBUN 1450 AM ...... (218) 444-1500 Phone/Fax ...(218) 727-6865 / 727-2318/4415 P.O. Box 305; Westmont, IL 60559-0305 Fax ...... (218) 751-8091 10 Observation Road; Duluth, MN 55811 Phone: ...... (630) 964-1062 502 Beltrami Avenue Contact: ...... Steve LePage Fax: ...... (630) 964-1105 Bemidji, MN 56601 http://www.donhansen.com Moose Richards ...... sports director Editor: ...... Don Hansen e-mail ...... [email protected] e-mail: ...... [email protected] Scott Williams ... [email protected] • American Football Coaches Association • FM90 ...... (218) 755-4120/2059 http://www.afca.org Fax ...... (218) 755-4119 Bemidji State University Bemidji,Bemidji StateMN 56601Men’s Ice Hockey: Unparalleled Local Media Coverage Contacts ...... Dave Nelson, Peter Bahr

Radio: KKBJ 1360 a.m. Television: Charter Communications and KBSU TV 17 Voice of the Beavers Brian Schultz joins KKBJ for his first year behind In 2003, Bemidji State athletics entered a new era of media coverage, part- the mic as Bemidji State continues its broadcast agreement with R.P. nering with Charter Communications to provide live coverage for up to 50 Broadcasting of Bemidji. Brian Bisonette provides expert analysis and BSU sporting events each year exclusively to Bemidji-area customers on color commentary for BSU home games. Charter cable systems. KKBJ’s coverage of BSU football begins 30 minutes prior to opening KBSU, Bemidji State’s campus television station, will continue its long- kickoff with a comprehensive pre-game show, featuring interviews with BSU standing tradition of producing BSU athletics events. In addition to the full players, coaches and others involved with the school’s athletics programs, home schedule of BSU men’s hockey, KBSU will also produce BSU’s full as well as analysis and insights on the coming game. schedule of home football games, most home women’s hockey games and Additionally, all game broadcasts will be streamed live over the Internet a selection of men’s and women’s basketball games. In total, KBSU and via KKBJ’s web site (http://www.kkbj.com/sports.html). Broadcasts Charter have a 48-game schedule on tap for 2004-05, giving Bemidji State are available to Windows, Macintosh and UNIX computer users and are unparalleled media coverage for its intercollegiate programs. distributed in RealAudio format (requires RealOne player, available as a free Local radio personality Scott Williams, recognized as one of the download at http://www.real.com). region’s pre-eminant on-air talents, handles play-by-play duties for all KBSU-produced television broadcasts.

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Dr. Jon E. Quistgaard American Indian Resource Center, and student development President, Bemidji State University programs. Arizona ‘70 Quistgaard began his association with BSU in 1979 as an Dr. Jon E. Quistgaard became the ninth president admissions representative. He became the director of admissions of Bemidji State University in August, 2001. and advising in 1980; was named the dean of undergraduate The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities admissions and graduate studies in 1988; served as acting vice Board of Trustees named him to the position in president for academic and student affairs from 1993-94; and late May, 2001 following a national search. was the associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of A member of the BSU community for 22 years, academic services from 1994-1997. he had served since 1997 as the vice president Quistgaard is an active presenter on the national level in the areas for academic and student affairs. As the chief of continuous quality improvement, challenges in higher education, academic officer of the institution, he was planning, assessment models, and transforming higher education. responsible for academic programming in three He received a doctorate in political science from the University of colleges, integrative studies, distance learning, academic services, Arizona, where he also earned his master’s and bachelor’s degrees international student services, counseling, career services, the in government.

Dr. Rick Goeb Championships. Additionally, nearly one in four BSU student-athletes Director of Athletics earned Academic All-Conference honors including two Academic North Dakota State ‘89 All-America selections. A new era in Bemidji State University athletics BSU’s 2001-02 competition season, Goeb’s first at the helm, was began July 13, 2001 when Dr. Rick Goeb one of its most successful ever. Men’s basketball hosted its first-ever was named BSU‘s first full-time director of NSIC playoff game; Jeanne Larson was selected to compete in the intercollegiate athletics. NCAA women’s golf championship; Aaron Feia earned NSIC Athlete Goeb directs a 17-sport varsity athletics of the Year for the indoor track season and helped lead the BSU program at BSU with NCAA Division I men’s and track teams to six individual NSIC crowns and baseball had its best women’s ice hockey and 15 Division II sports. season since 1997 and hosted the NSIC Tournament. Beaver athletics has undergone dramatic Goeb came to Bemidji State after six years as senior associate changes in Goeb’s three years at the helm, athletics director at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. At Fairbanks, having seen more than a dozen positions created Goeb served as NCAA compliance officer, monitored academic or filled with new hires - including head coaches for women’s hockey, eligibility and acted as the liaison for booster clubs. men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, softball, baseball, women’s Prior to his position at Fairbanks, Goeb spent two years as an golf and volleyball - and the hiring of the institution’s first full-time administrator at North Dakota. Goeb also served as the head wrestling athletics fundraiser. coach at St. Cloud State from 1990-93 when he was an instructor in The 2003-04 season may have been BSU’s best ever. Men’s physical education and a facility coordinator; was the strength and hockey won College Hockey America and reached the title game conditioning coach at Northern Colorado from 1989-’90; and served of the CHA Tournament for the second consecutive season, men’s basketball won the NSIC regular-season title reached the NCAA as an assistant wresting coach at North Dakota State from 1988-’89. Tournament for the first time in its history and women’s basketball Originally from Anoka, Minn., Goeb received his undergraduate hosted and won its first-ever NSIC playoff game. degree at North Dakota State, where he was also a national wrestling In 2002-03, women’s ice hockey turned in its finest season at the champion. Goeb earned his master’s from Northern Colorado and Division I level, men’s and women’s golf each had NCAA regional doctorate from North Dakota. He and his wife Carol have two participants, and outdoor track had two individuals at the NCAA daughters, Amber and Anne and one son, Jordan.

Andy Bartlett in 1999. He served two years Media Guide. It is thought to be the first national in that position, overseeing Sports Information Director publications award won at BSU. one of the largest on-campus Bartlett earned his bachelor of science degree Kansas State ‘95 athletics sites in the nation. in mass communication from Kansas State in Bartlett was a volunteer on 1995. Bartlett is married to the former Melissa Andy Bartlett is in his fourth year as Sports the media services staff for the Vene, a 1999 graduate of Bemidji State. He has a Information Director at Bemidji State. He directs 2003 NCAA Division I Men’s daughter, Megan (6). all publicity and media relations operations for Basketball Final Four in New BSU’s 17-sport athletics department, and directly Orleans, and has volunteered handles the university’s football, men’s hockey at numerous other Division I Other Sports Information staff Assistant SID and baseball programs. conference- and national-level Bartlett Bartlett, 31, joined the BSU staff in May, 2001 post-season events. TBA after spending the previous eight years in the He is an active member of College Sports Graduate Assistant sports information office at Big 12 Conference Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). He Jon Oman Concordia-Moorhead 2002 is in his fifth year serving on the organization’s power Kansas State. After one year as a student Computer Committee and has been twice volunteer intern and two years as a graduate Student Interns published in CoSIDA Digest, a monthly publication Braden Konschuh ...... 3rd year assistant, Bartlett was named Assistant SID at serving the organization’s membership of more K-State in May, 1997. He directly oversaw K- Josh Harvey ...... 2nd year than 2,000 professionals. Alex Parrish ...... 2nd year State’s baseball and volleyball programs and was In addition, he has won three CoSIDA awards involved with a variety of programs until moving to for excellence in publications including a Fifth a newly-created position of Internet Coordinator in the Nation finish for his 2002 BSU Football

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Dr. Rick Goeb Kim Falkenhagen Bill Crews Vance Balstad Gloria Bannor Andy Bartlett Director of Athletics Sr. Woman Administrator Head Trainer Equipment Manager Equipment Manager Sports Information Head Coach, Volleyball Director

Jeff Tesch Tom Serratore Bruce Olson Patrick Smith Mike Power Jim Stone Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Football Men’s Ice Hockey Women’s Ice Hockey Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Soccer

Craig Hougen Chris Brown Kari Wood Don Niskanen Bob Kobilka Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Track & Field / XC Baseball Tennis Men’s Golf Women’s Golf

Administration & Support Staff phone e-mail Coaching Staff phone e-mail Dr. Rick Goeb, Athletics Director 755-2941 rgoeb Chris Brown; HC, Baseball 755-4619 cdbrown Debbie Slough, Athletics Secretary 755-2941 dslough Bruce Olson; HC, Women’s Hockey 755-2958 bolson Kim Falkenhagen; SWA/HC, Volleyball 755-3785 kfalkenhagen Jim Ingman, Ass’t WIH Coach 755-4108 jingman Andy Bartlett, Sports Information Director 755-4603 jbartlett Lauren Steblen, Ass’t WIH Coach 755-4108 lsteblen Jon Oman, Graduate Assistant SID 755-2763 joman Tom Serratore; HC, Men’s Hockey 755-2879 tserratore Bill Crews, Head Trainer 755-2769 wcrews Bert Gilling, Ass’t MIH Coach 755-2765 bgilling Pam DeLancey, Ass’t Trainer 755-2769 pdelancey Ted Belisle, Ass’t MIH Coach 755-2765 ebelisle Vance Balstad & Gloria Bannor, Equip. Mgrs 755-3292 Mike Power; HC, Women’s Basketball 755-2783 mpower TBA, Ass’t WBB/HC, Softball 755-2771 Coaching Staff phone e-mail Craig Hougen; HC, Track & Field 755-2883 chougen Jeff Tesch; HC, Football 755-2772 jtesch Jim Stone; HC, Soccer 755-3784 jstone Rich Jahner, Assoc. HC, Football 755-3785 rjahner Kari Wood; HC, Tennis 755-4619 kwood Brent Bolte, Ass’t Football Coach 755-2768 bbolte Don Niskanen; HC, Men’s Golf 755-4619 Ben Morie, Ass’t Football Coach 755-3770 bmorie Bob Kobilka; HC, Women’s Golf 755-4619 Patrick Smith; HC, Men’s Basketball 755-2774 TBA, Ass’t MBB Coach 755-2774 All numbers area code (218); e-mail suffix @bemidjistate.edu

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