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2017 MEDIA GUIDE PRESENTED BY IFC.qxp_Layout 1 7/28/17 8:57 AM Page 1 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A JACKRABBIT “To me, being a Jackrabbit means trying to make a difference “To be a Jackrabbit means you’re a part of the family. The in all phases of your life and everyone you come into contact relationships I’ve built over the last four years mean the with. It means being given the opportunity to achieve when world to me. The wins and losses are all secondary compared all odds are against you, and when no one else gave you a to that. There are so many different personalities and back- chance. It means playing for so much more than just a grounds that come together to create this family that is national championship — it’s to make a lasting impact on surrounded in love. I’d do anything for these guys and I know someone’s life, no matter how big or how small.” they would do the same for me.” “To be a Jackrabbit means to work as hard as you can “It has been an honor being a Jackrabbit these past five every day in every aspect of your life for the good of your years. Being a Jackrabbit means you are always doing the brothers.” right thing and putting the team first. It means you are not only playing for your current teammates, but all of the other “To be a Jackrabbit, you need to have a championship Jackrabbits who have played before you.” attitude and bring a championship effort into every aspect of your life. Whether it be in school, your personal life or on “Being a Jackrabbit means family, hard work and excellence and off the field, championship effort is essential. It means to both on and off the playing field, as well as making a differ- work harder and longer than anybody else, not for yourself, ence in the lives of the people in the world around you.” but for every member of the SDSU family — past, present and future Jacks. It means to make the correct decision all COMMENTS PROVIDED BY 2017 JACKRABBIT the time — even when no one is watching. A team-first FOOTBALL SENIORS mentality is needed because, as a Jackrabbit, you are a part of something much bigger than yourself.” 01 - Table of Contents.qxp_Layout 1 7/28/17 9:03 AM Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................2-16 • Quick Facts............................................................................................................................................................................2 • Facilities..............................................................................................................................................................................3-8 • Community, South Dakota State University ..................................................................................................................9-13 • Media Information ..........................................................................................................................................................14-15 2017 PREVIEW ..........................................................17-24 • Team Preview ....................................................................................................................................................................18-19 • Roster, Roster Breakdown................................................................................................................................................20-22 • Depth Chart..............................................................................................................................................................................23 • Preseason Polls ......................................................................................................................................................................24 JACKRABBIT PLAYERS ..............................................25-64 • Seniors................................................................................................................................................................................26-35 • Juniors ................................................................................................................................................................................36-43 • Sophomores ......................................................................................................................................................................44-52 • Redshirt Freshmen ............................................................................................................................................................53-58 • Incoming Freshmen ..........................................................................................................................................................59-64 COACHES/STAFF ........................................................65-88 • Head Coach John Stiegelme ier........................................................................................................................................66-68 • Assistant Coaches ............................................................................................................................................................69-78 • Football Support Staff ......................................................................................................................................................79-81 • Strength and Conditioning, Sports Medicine ................................................................................................................82-84 • Administration, Athletics Staff..........................................................................................................................................85-88 2017 OPPONENTS......................................................89-98 • Opponent Information ......................................................................................................................................................90-95 • Missouri Valley Football Conference ..............................................................................................................................96-98 2016 SEASON REVIEW ............................................99-124 • Season Recap ................................................................................................................................................................100-101 • Game Recaps ................................................................................................................................................................102-114 • FCS Playoff Results, Final Polls ..........................................................................................................................................115 • 2016 Statistics ................................................................................................................................................................116-120 • Awards ............................................................................................................................................................................121-124 HISTORY ................................................................125-166 • Year-By-Year Records, Scores ....................................................................................................................................126-132 • Series Records......................................................................................................................................................................133 • Record Book ..................................................................................................................................................................134-137 • Yearly Leaders................................................................................................................................................................138-139 • Lettermen........................................................................................................................................................................140-143 • Team Captains ......................................................................................................................................................................144 • Comebacks, Memorable Division I Wins ....................................................................................................................145-147 • All-Conference Awards..................................................................................................................................................148-149 • All-Americans, National Award Finalists ....................................................................................................................150-158 • Jacks in the Pros ..........................................................................................................................................................159-161 • Hobo Day ........................................................................................................................................................................162-163 • Dakota Marker ................................................................................................................................................................164-165 • Beef Bowl, South Dakota Showdown Series ....................................................................................................................166 2017 JACKRABBIT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 1 02 - Quick Facts.qxp_Layout