2016 MIDLAND FOOTBALL OVERALL: 0-0 GPAC: 0-0 HOME: 0-0 AWAY: 0-0 A NEW ERA BEGINS: Jeff Jamrog was announced as the Warriors’ new AUGUST 27, 2016 head football coach on December 7, 2015 and will make his Midland debut on the sidelines this afternoon. Jamrog is a veteran college football coach with more than two decades of experience with stops at Minnesota 1:00 PM State University-Mankato and the University of Nebraska. Also new to the Heedum Field sideline this season is Ryan Williams (Offensive Coordinator) HEEDUM FIELD – FREMONT, NEB. and Jamie Bisch (Defensive Coordinator).

NEW STRIPES: Olivet Nazarene also has a new head coach and staff. After PORTAL.STRETCHINTERNET.COM/MIDLAND/ going 8-25 over the last three years, the Tigers will look to Eric Hehman to turn the program around. ONU has not had a winning season since 2004.

KHUB – 1340 AM MATCHUP HISTORY: Last year, Olivet hosted and defeated the Warriors by a score of 27-21. The Tigers led 21-6 at halftime and were able to hold 2016 SCHEDULE off Midland late. Similar to Midland this season, Olivet will have a new AUGUST quarterback under center and the Tigers do not return any of their offensive 27 Olivet Nazarene University...... 1:00 PM stats leaders from last season’s contest. SEPTEMBER 3 Bethel College (KCAC/GPAC Challenge)...... 3:00 PM YOUTH ON DISPLAY: Both teams will be relying on freshman to play key 10 North Park University ...... 1:00 . . PM roles this year. The Tigers and Warriors combined have seven players who 17 Briar Cliff University* ...... 1:00 . . PM will be making their collegiate debuts as starters and have a total of 26 24 Dordt College*...... 5:00 PM OCTOBER freshmen listed in their two-deeps. 1 (9) Doane University* ...... 5:00 . . PM 8 Hastings College*...... 1:00 PM FROM THE HARDWOOD TO THE GRIDIRON: Trevor Bryant hung up 15 (3) Morningside College* ...... 1:00 PM his sneakers this past spring after a successful four-year career on the 22 (RV) Concordia University ...... 1:00 . . PM basketball court. The Tekamah, Nebraska was quite ready to conclude his 29 Northwestern College* ...... 1:00 . . PM collegiate athletic career though, and quickly found his way into a pair of NOVEMBER 7 (16) Dakota Wesleyan University* ...... 1:00 PM football cleats. Bryant is expected to start under center at quarterback on All times are CST; *GPAC games; Home games in orange Saturday against Olivet. He is also working towards finishing his double major in sociology and criminal justice at Midland.

TEAM COMPARISONS (2015 STATS) HIT BY THE PUNTER: Senior utility player Ethan Renner will don the MIDLAND OLIVET NAZARENE Warrior orange and blue for one final season in 2016. The Crete, Nebraska native will handle Midland’s punting duties and start on the defensive line. 1-10 Record 3-8 He was named All-GPAC Second Team in 2015 for his kicking duties, and 20.9 Points/Gm 20.8 was an Honorable Mention on the d-line. Renner is one of 22 seniors listed on the Midland roster. Seniors Deon Ransom (RB), Hayden Dunn (WR), 81.6 Rush Yds/Gm 98.7 Tristin Kamaka (WR), Alexander Williams (DL) and Lucas Schawang (LB) were each also Honorable Mention recipients last season. 241.1 Pass Yds/Gm 205.6 322.4 Off Yds/Gm 304.4 RUNNING RANSON: Senior running back Deon Ranson is listed at the top of the depth chart in Midland’s back field. The Sacramento, California 483.7 Def Yds/Gm 371.4 native had a team-best 515 rushing yards and four touchdowns last season. Brett Hurley and newcomer Robert Gonzalez will assist in the ground game.

HIGH-FLYING HAWAIIAN: Junior wideout Tristin Kamaka led the Warriors in receptions (43) and receiving touchdowns (5) last year and could be poised for a breakout season in 2016. The Ewa Beach, Hawaii native also netted 630 yards in kick returns and one score. Kamaka has totaled 769 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in his Midland career.

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OFFENSE DEFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE QB 16 Trevor Bryant Jr. CB 26 Cameron Butler Fr. QB 8 Jordan Lawton Fr. CB 31 Tyler Davis Fr. 10 Ralph Vidal Fr. 18 Garrett Streeks Fr. 2 Matt Wray Jr. 22 Deonte Powell Fr.

FB 11 Brett Hurley Sr. CB 21 Jordan Anderson Sr. RB 24 Erik Anderson Jr. CB 23 Reagan Jones Sr. 25 Donovan Johnson Jr. 36 Mekota Fogg Sr. 30 Colter Bass Fr. 10 Jeremy Wadyka Fr.

RB 2 Deon Ransom Sr. S 8 Jon Ridout Sr. WR 5 Charles Deloach Sr. SS 12 Daulton DePatis Sr. 27 Robert Gonzalez Jr. 39 Ashton Ellis Fr. 45 Keandre Murph Fr. 42 Kyle Edwards Fr.

WR 4 Javonte Williams Sr. S 7 Lucas Schawang Sr. WR 9 Rashaan Gaymon So. FS 20 Drew Philson Sr. 17 Alec Von Alvensleben Jr. 14 Tyler Baker Jr. 15 Emetrius McLeod So. 38 Brock Perry So.

WR 1 Tristin Kamaka Jr. LB 34 Mason Amundson Sr. WR 3 Yusuf Haddad So. LB 47 Caleb Coe So. 3 Hayden Dunn Jr. 42 Logan Paasch Jr. 17 Alvin Best Jr. 49 Ben Toberman So.

TE 88 Trey Kennebeck Fr. LB 32 Bryan McLaughlin Jr. WR 16 Matt McDivitt Sr. LB 51 Sebastian Swift Jr. 85 Jack Noel Sr. 48 Gage Hartline Jr. 1 Alika Kahaulelio So. 50 Jalon Simpson Fr.

LT 76 Ethan Butler Fr. LB 40 Wyatt Tremayne So. LT 68 Dan Sullivan Sr. LB 54 Lucas Hughes Sr. 74 Clayton Wittmayer Fr. 55 Chance Baker Sr. 77 Austin Paugh Fr. 43 Patrick Ullrich Jr.

LG 66 Daniel Jahn Fr. DL 6 Ethan Renner Sr. LG 76 Zane Burtron Jr. DL 52 David Park Sr. 73 Ozzy Rodriguez Fr. 45 Tanner Swett Jr. 64 Austin Allison Sr. 97 TJ Layne Jr.

C 57 Jordon Boyer Sr. DL 15 Alexander Williams Sr. C 62 Brent Short Fr. DL 93 Andrew Manganiello Sr. 70 Bret Egner So. 84 Jackson Kratina So. 63 Sean Galligar Fr. 99 Andru Mcfadden Fr.

RG 50 Andrew Lorenz Sr. DL 59 Phillip Booze Sr. RG 55 Jorge Valencia Sr. DL 40 Corbin Hesterberg Sr. 54 Jaime Barajas Sr. 30 Jacob Bartunek Sr. 66 Gabriel Ellis Fr. 91 Jake Ballard Sr.

RT 69 Jose Leon Sr. DL 47 Pat Cleary Sr. RT 71 Davis Clay So. DL 90 Raja Burt Jr. 78 Ryan Tomlinson Fr. 58 Mitch Penney So. 73 Chris Barnett Fr. 44 Devon Wilson Fr.

K 91 Matt Stankoski Jr. P 6 Ethan Renner Sr. K 29 Nick Paquet Sr. P 29 Nick Paquet Sr. 92 Austin Heim Fr. 91 Matt Stankoski Jr. 41 Josh Anderson So. 41 Josh Anderson So.

COACHING STAFF COACHING STAFF Jeff Jamrog Head Coach / Special Teams Eric Hehman Head Coach Ryan Williams Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Greg Youngblood Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Jamie Bisch Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers Craig Schuler Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Mike Caputo Offensive Line Granville LeCroix Co-Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line Jack Riggins Wide Receivers Andy Peterson Defensive Backs / Strength and Conditioning Matt Purdom Tight Ends Cole Hagen Running Backs Kyle Peacock Running Backs Jim Noggle Tight Ends Joshua Caraway Defensive Line Ryan Smith Defensive Line Tome Brainkman Outside Linebackers Austin Holton Cornerbacks P J Smith Defensive Backs Ben Kozak Strength and Conditioning