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Location: Cedar Falls, IA 50614 Founded: 1876 Enrollment: 10,954 (est.) President: Dr. Constantine Curris Conference: Mid-Continent (MCC) Colors: Purple and Old Gold Nickname: Panthers Stadium: UNI-Dome (16,400) Indoor, air-support facility Press Box Phone: 319-273-6311 1982 Record: 4-6-1 Lettermen Returning: 38 Lettermen Lost: 21 Starters Returning: 12 National Affiliation: NCAA 1-AA Athletic Director: (Cal Poly, 1954) Head Coach: , 1st Year (Peru State, 1951) 1983 Northern Iowa Football Schedule

Opponent, Site First Game, Date Stadium, Time Series Record Coaching Staff (319 AC) Darrell Mudra - Head Coach ...... 273-6471 Sept. 3 Drake at Cedar Falls, IA 1900, 15-24-1 Dennis Remmert - D efensive Coordi­ UNI-Dome (16,400), 7:30 p.m. CDT nator, Asst. Head Coach 273-3099 Sept. 10 Indiana State at Terre Haute, IN First Meeting Mike Kolling - D efensive Back;field, Memorial Stadium (20,500), 7:30 p.m. Recruiting Coordinator . 273-6470 Terry Allen - Quarterbacks, Wide EDT Receivers ...... 273-6o'06 Sept. 17 *Southwest Missouri State 1980, 3-0 Wally Chambers - Defensive at Springfield, MO Briggs Stadium Line ...... 273-6474 (10,000), 7 p .m. CDT Walt Klinker - Offensive Coordinator ...... 273-6436 Sept. 24 Southern 1965, at Cedar Falls, IA 0-2 Don Erusha - Offensive Line UNI-Dome ( 16,400), 7:30 p.m. CDT ...... 273-2391 (Band Night) Jerry Albert - Running Backs Oct. 1 *Western Illinois at Macomb, IL 1967, 6-5 ...... 273-6006 ( 14,000), 1 :30 p.m. CDT Roger Sommerlot - Outside Linebackers, Strength Coach Oct. 8 Wisconsin-Lacrosse at Cedar First Meeting ...... 273-6474 Falls, IA UNI-Dome (16,400), 1:30 p.m. CDT (Homecoming) Oct. 15 *Eastern Illinois at Charleston, IL 1975, 4-2-1 O'Brien Stadium ( 10,000), 1 :30 p.m. CDT Oct. 22 Youngstown State at Cedar Falls, IA 1978, 2-3 Northern Iowa Football, 1983, is a publica­ UNI-Dome (16,400), 7:30 p.m. CDT tion of the Sports Information Office, Nancy Oct. 29 Northern Michigan at Marquette, MI 1963, 4-11 Justis, Director. Design and production Memorial Field (9,000), 1 p.m. CDT assistance by Susan Chilcott and Elizabeth LaVelle, UNI Publications. Photographs by Nov. 5 Central Missouri State at Warrensburg, First Meeting Bill Witt, UNI Information Services. and MO Vernon Kennedy ( 12,000), 1 :30 p.m. Chuck Holley and Bill Oakes, student CST assistants. Printed by Julin Printing Co .. Monticello. Composition by Photo type Amer­ Nov. 12 Northwest Missouri State at First Meeting ica, Cedar Falls, IA. Cover illustration by Eliz­ Cedar Falls, IA UNI-Dome ( 16,400), abeth LaVelle. 7:30 p.m. CST (Parents' Night)

*Mid-Continent Conference Game Covering the Table of Contents Panthers All-Americans ...... 40 Mid-Continent Conference Stats .. . 26 All-Conference Players ...... 27 1982 M-CC Records ...... 27 Press Box & Parking: Only working All-Time Coaching Records ...... 35 New Faces ...... 18, 20 press and scouts with advance notice Assistant Coaches ...... 3-4 Outlook, 1983 ...... 6-8 will be allowed access to the press box. Athletic Club ...... 41 Panthers vs. Individual The press box is located on the east side Athletic Director, Stan Sheriff ..... 42 Opponents ...... 39 of the U I-Dome above the east stands. Athletic Staff ...... 43-44 Player Sketches ...... 10-1 7 Entrances are located on the north and Depth Chart ...... 9 Post-Season Appearances ...... 40 south ends of the box. Parking for the Final Statistics, 1982 ...... 24-25 Pronunciation Guide ...... 18 Recapping 1982 ...... 21-24 working press will be in the west lot of Football History, 1895-1982 .... 37-39 the Complex (PEC) Records Against 1983 Opponents . . 33 Future Panther Schedules ...... 32 Returning Lettermen ...... 18 building which is located directly north Homecoming Results ...... 37 Rosters. Alphabetical ...... 19 of the Dome and can be reached from History of the University ...... 41 Numerical ...... 18 Hudson Road (HWY 57) which runs Individual Records ...... 36 Scouting the 1983 Opponents .. 28-32 north and south on the east side of the In the Pros ...... 40 Team Records ...... 36 -[}ome. Your press pass will be sufficient Junior Varsity Schedule ...... 32 UNI-Dome ...... 5 to enter the lot to park. Media Outlets ...... Inside Back Cover Year-by-Year Records ...... 35 Entrance: The easiest access to the press box from the west lot is to enter the PEC building through the west entrance and proceed directly across to the cast entrance where a long tunnel. on your right-harid side. will lead you to the playing surface. Radio Stations: Radio stations will be assigned broadcast space upon request for permission to broadcast. Stations should make their own arrangements for telephone hookup and private tele­ phones. If stations wish' to use the cour­ tesy line. they must contact Kelly Neff at KCFI Radia in Cedar Falls (phone 319-277-1918). Photographers: Photographers will be issued press passes allowing them on the sidelines or in the press box in a designated photo a rea. ~.,Services Provided: Printed programs, starti'ng lineups. depth charts and other pre-game information will be pro­ vided. Team and individual stats. along with the play-by-play, will be dis­ tributed at halftime and as soon after the game as possible. There will be food and drinks provided in the press box before the game and at halftime. Press Box Personnel: Public Address Announcer Bob Justis: Stats Crew Nancy Justis. Dave Starr. Gaylon Ha lverson. Randy McMa hon, Chuck C h am n ess. Paul Dunbar, Dave Delafield. Denis Bramblette. Press Box Phone, Call: 319-273-6311 Your Hostess: Nancy Justis Sports Information UNI-Dome. Upper Level. West Side University of Northern Iowa Cedar Fa lls . lA 50614 (3 19) 273-6354 Justis at Home: (319) 277-3631 'Dr. Victory' Joins UNI Grid Staff Darrell. Mudra Hired as Panthers' 21st Head Football Coach

It's been a long time since the North­ Florida State, going 4-18. He took the ern Iowa Panther football squad has Eastern Illinois job beginning in 1978 marched to a new drummer but 1983 is and recorded a 47-15-1 record there in the beginning of a new look. Darrell his five years. Mudra, head football coach at Eastern Mudra led the EIU Panthers to three Illinois the past five years, was named post-season championship playoffs. In head coach at UNI December 21st, 1982. 1978, his first year there, they won the He replaces Stan Sheriff who resigned NCAA Division II title by defeating Dela­ the post prior to UNI's last game of the ware 10-9. In 1980, they were runners­ 1982 season after directing the Panther up, losing to Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo fortunes the past 23 years. 21-13. This past season, EIU advanced Known as "Dr. Victory" in coaching to the Division 1-AA quarterfinals and circles, Mudra has had outstanding finished the season with an 11-1-1 success at almost every coaching job he record. The tie was a 10-10 stalemate has taken on. His 21-year collegiate against Northern Iowa in the UNI­ record is 15 7-65-3 and he has directed Dome. several squads to no less than nine post­ Mudra understands the competition season playoff bids. Northern Iowa faces with the Big 8 and 'Tm very delighted about coming to Big Ten schools vying for the spotlight Northern Iowa," Mudra said at the press conference announcing his appoint­ ment. ''I've known Stan a very long time The Mudra Years and I have great respect for him and the University." Adams (CO) State Mudra would be the first one to shy 1959-62 (4 years) 32-4 -\ away from the laurels piled upon him North Dakota State where he compiled a ta State and the nickname of "Dr. Victory." He 24-6 mark over three years, including a North Dako 1963-65 (3 years) 24-6 prefers to let his coaching staff and ath­ 14-7 victory over Western Colorado in letes take whatever credit is due. A great the 1964 Mineral Bowl and a 20-7 win 1966 ( 1 year) 7-7 believer in the democratic approach to over Grambling for the national cham­ Arizona coaching rather than an authoritarian pionship in the . 1967-68 (2 years) 11-9 -1 approach, his players and staff contrib­ In 1966, he directed the Montreal Western Illinois ute greatly to the operation of the foot­ Alouettes to a 7-7 record but left imme­ 1969-73 (5 years) 39-13 that he oversees. diately for a two-year stint at Arizona, ball programs Florida State A native of Omaha, NE, Mudra began compiling an 11-9-1 mark, including a 1974-75 (2 years) 4-18 his collegiate coaching career at Adams loss to Auburn in the 1968 Sun Bowl. Eastern Illinois (CO) State where he posted a 32-4-1 He spent the next five years at West­ 1978-82 (5 years) 4 7-15-1 record in four years, including a 23-20 ern Illinois, posting a 39-13 record and a win over Northern Illinois in the 1962 Division II NCAA playoff berth in 1973. 21-year collegiate record 157-65-3 Mineral Bowl. From there, he went to He spent the 1974 and '75 seasons at Adams State *1958 1- 9 1959 8- 1 1960 7- 0-1 1961 8- 2 1962 9- 1 1962 Mineral Bowl . defeated Northern Illinois 23-20

North Dakota State *1962 0-10 1963 3- 5 1964 10- 1 1965 11- 0 1964 Mineral Bowl . . . defeated Western Colorado 14-7 1965 National Champion ... defeated Grambling 20-7 in Pecan Bowl

Montreal Alouettes *1965 3- 8 1966 7- 7 Competed in CFL Playoff System

2 The Assistants

Dennis Remmert job, he was an administrative assistant Assistant Head Coach, in the Wyoming athletic department. within the State of Iowa but he says, "hopefully, we (UNI) serve a little differ­ The veteran of the UNI staff, Rem­ ent constituency h ere in Waterloo­ mert is beginning his 20th season with Mike Kolling Cedar Falls. We also have a unique the Panthers. His responsibilities are Defensive Backs, situation with the UNI-Dome and I coordinating the defense and coaching Recruiting Coordinator think we have definite possibilities of the defensive line. An All-American Kolling begins his seventh season on getting into the 1-AA playoffs in the very defensive tackle at UNI in 1959, he also the staff in charge of defensive backs. near future." earned All- He also has held the responsibility of A graduate of Peru State (NE) in honors in 1958 and 1959. After gradua­ linebackers in the past. A native of 1951, he received his master's from tion in 1960, he played professional ball Graceville, MN, Kolling graduated from Omaha University (now Nebraska­ briefly for Buffalo. He joined Stan Sher­ South Dakota State in 1972 and played Omaha) and his Ed.D. from Colorado iffs staff as a graduate assistant in 1961 briefly with the of the State in 1965. His 157 victories in 21 and served for two seasons before NFL and the Birmingham Americans of s~asons places him No. 3 on the 1-AA list coaching at Iowa Central Community the WFL. After receiving his MS degree behind Eddie Robinson of Grambling College in Fort Dodge in 1963. Remmert from North Dakota State in 1974, Koll­ and John Merritt of Tennessee State. rejoined UNI's program fulltime in ing coached for one year at Rosewell, Mudra and his wife, Jean, are the 1964, when the Panthers visited the MN, and one year at Hopkins Lindberg parents of four children , Darrell, Jr., Pecan Bowl. He also received his MA High School in Hopkins, MN. He was an Steve, Sherry and Michelle. degree in Physical Education in 1964. assistant at South Dakota State one Born in Traer, IA, Remmert spent most year and an assistant at North Dakota of his younger life in Mason City, IA. State two years before being named to Dennis and his wife, Sandy, are the par­ the Panther staff in 1977. Mike and his ents of two young sons, Chad and Brad. wife, Cindy, have two sons. Arizona *1966 3- 7 1967 3- 6-1 1968 ·8- 3 1968 Sun Bowl . .. lost to Auburn 34-10

Western Illinois *1968 2- 8 1969 8- ~ 1970 7- 3 1971 8- 2 1972 9- 2 1973 7- 4 1973 NCAA II Playoffs ... lost to Remmert Klinker Kolling Louisiana Tech 18-13 Walt Klinker Terry Allen Florida State Olfensive Coordinator Quarterbacks, *1973 0-11 A former Big 8 center at Colorado, 1974 Wide Receivers 1-10 Walt Klinker is one of three new coaches 1975 3- 8 A man who knows what he's talking added to Head Coach Darrell Mudra 's about when the subject is offensive staff this season. Klinker came on board Eastern Illinois backfields, Allen joined the UNI coach­ in March in time for spring drills. ing staff after quarterbacking the Pan­ *1977 1-10 Klinker played at Colorado from thers from 1976-78. A native 1978 12- 2 of Iowa 1959-61 and was an All-American pick. City, IA, he was an all-state and all­ 1979 7- 4 He recently was voted the best two-way conference pick while at West High. 1980 11- 3 center in the history of Colorado foot­ Highly respected by the coaching staff 1981 6- 5 ball. and players, he was known for his 1982 11- 1-1 He began his coaching career at strong throwing arm and his ability to 1978 NCAA Ii National Champion Pueblo County (CO) High School where run the multi-option Houston Veer ... defeated Delaware 10-9 he spent one year prior to moving to offense. He suffered a shoulder separa­ 1980 NCAA II Zia Bowl ... lost to Cal Mapleton High School in Denver for two tion in the first game of 1977 and was Poly-San Luis Obispo 21-13 years. He was on the Colorado staff one out three weeks before returning to lead 1982NCAA1-AAPlayoffQuarterfinal­ year before coaching at Claremont the team in total offense with 1,318 ists ... defeated Jackson State 16-13 Men's College in California two years. yards. He returned for his third and ... lost to Tennessee State 19-20 Hespen t the next nine years as an offen­ final season as the Panthers' starting *Year prior to Mudra's appointment sive line and offensive coordinator quarterback in 1978 and again led the coach in the college ranks-five years at team in total offense witp 1,339 yards, New Mexico, one year at Fresno State 1, 113 in passing. and one more year at New Mexico. Prior to taking the Northern Iowa

3 Don Erusha Olfensive Line You can't call Don Erusha a new coach at the University of Northern Iowa. But since he hasn't been a mem­ ber of the UNI football staff since he helped coach his last game with the Panthers in the 1977 season, you could say "Welcome Back." Erusha became the third " new" assistant coach hired by first-year men­ tor Darrell Mudra since he took over the head coaching duties in December. Erusha coached 15 years for the Pan­ Allen Erusha Chambers thers as an offensive line coach before resigning his football duties at the end of the 1977 season. He has retained his teaching duties in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation and kept his hand in the coaching field by assisting Cedar Falls High School Coach Pat Mitchell. A 1952 graduate of Coe College, Erusha first joined UNJ's program in 1963 after holding a similar position at his alma mater in 1962. He also was head coach at Coe. His foot­ ball background is extensive, starting with experience in the high school ranks at West Branch and West Union, Sommerlot Albert IA. He then earned his master's degree in physical education in 1957 at Iowa and served as a graduate assistant the year the Hawks went to the Rose Bowl. Roger Sommerlot Jerry Albert From there, he coached at Mt. Clemens, Outside Linebackers, Running Backs MI, and Cedar Rapids Washington prior Strength Coach A part-time assistant who spends to taking his post at Coe. Roger Sommerlotjoined the UNI staff part of his day working for Joe Minard He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine in the spring of 1982 as a graduate Construction Co. and Heartland Realty, Corps. He and his wife, Pat, have one assistant while studying for his mas­ Albert's football coaching background married daughter, Kay. ter's degree in physical education. A is extensive, encompass ing the high native of Union, IA. he graduated from school, j unior college and university Union-Whitten High School in 1975. He environments. Wally Chambers Starting his second year as an Defensive went on to receive his bachelor of sci­ Line ence degree from assistant in charge of th e offensive Wally Chambers, former pro player in 1980. backfield, Albert, 36, began his coach­ with the and Sommerlot completed his student ing career at Hampton, IA. in 1969. He the . joined the Panther teaching assignment in the Iowa Falls coached football and track at Fayette, staff in March. Chambers played with Community School System. His coach­ IA. from 1971-74 and went1o Ellsworth Tampa from 1978 to 1979 and the Bears ing background has been extensive for Junior College from there, staying until from 1973 to 1977. He was named the one just beginning his career. He was 1980. Four of those years. he was the Bears' Most Valuable Player twice, the an assistant varsity football coach at offensive coordinator and he also served NFC's Most Valuable Player as defensive Gilbert (IA) High School, working with as assistant coach. lineman twice and the City of Chicago's the offensive and defensive lines, while During his tenure at Ellsworth, nine Athlete of the Year twice. He also was an coordinating the defense for the junior of his players went on to earn All­ all-American pick at Eastern Kentucky varsity in 1979. He also was an assistant America JUCO honors. While he was University, where he got his bachelor's varsity coach at Iowa Falls High and offensive coordinator, the Ellsworth degree in 1973. head sophomore mentor in 1980. Prior Panthers were 34-5 and national cham­ Most recently, he was an assistant to arriving in Cedar Falls, he was an pions in 1976. They placed second in promotional director for the Chicago assistant varsity coach, defensive coor­ 1977 and 1979. In 1976, they went to Career Development Faire. Between the dinator and head JV coach at Dunker­ the Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. time he played pro football and the pres­ ton High School in the fall of 1981. and won the Coca Cola Bowl in the UNI­ ent, he also went back to school and got At UNI, Sommerlot has worked with Dome in 1979. a second degree in broadcasting. the defensive ends and has been the Albert received a bachelor's degree in Chambers has learned the game of head JV coach and defensive coordina­ business from Wartburg in 1969 and football from some of the best coaches tor and assistant weight training his master's from Winona State. in the field, including Roy Kidd from coach. As of this spring. he has been Eastern Kentucky. and concentrating on the outside line­ Jack Pardee with the Bears and John backers and has been named the head McKay at Tampa. strength coach.

4 The UNI-Dome A UNI-que Coliseum UNI supporters and the entire State Two 40,000 cfm (15 hp) fans circu­ course on each side. Seats, color­ of Iowa realized a dream come true with late air and maintain enough air pres­ matched to tickets. are easily reached the completion of the UNI-Dome - a sure in the building to keep the roof through seven access gates on the east completely covered, multi-purpose facil­ inflated during normal use. Two addi­ and west sides. A total absence of col­ ity with an air-supported roof - in Feb­ tional 135,000 cfm (125 hp) fans are umns and posts gives every seat in the ruary of 1976. used during inflation of the roof. during stadium an unobstructed view. UNI-Dome, the prefix standing for mass exiting from the building (which A service entrance, large enough for a the University of Northern Iowa, as well causes great loss of air pressure). dur­ tractor-trailer, is located at one end of as meaning unique, combines the fea­ ing heavy snow fall for aid in melting the stadium. Concessions. displays, tures of three buildings - a football sta­ snow off the roof and during spectator first aid stations and rest rooms are dium, fieldhouse, and large auditori­ events for heating and cooling the conveniently located on either side of um. It hosts such events as concerts, building. the building. exhibitions, trade shows, pageants, A spacious press box atop the east ra.Ilies and convocations, as well as foot­ Fiberglass Fabric Roof stands has facilities for 10 radio sta­ .b~l. and games and The roof of the Dome is made of 49 tions, television capabilities and seat­ wrestling and track meets. tons of woven Fiberglass fabric coated ing for up to 125 people. A photography The UNI-Dome·s air-supported, with Teflon, The fabric is self-cleaning darkroom, photo bay, concession area Fiberglass fabric roof. constructed by and requires virtually no maintenance. and scouting booths are a few other fea­ Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corpora­ It will not burn or support combustion, tures. tion, was erected at a cost equal to half nor is it affected by ultraviolet radia­ In a like position on the west side is that of conventional roof construction. tion. the Athletic Club Room with facilities And because of 'the Dome's translu­ Approximately 60 percent of the available for parties, receptions and cency, ample natural light is available Dome has an inner liner of fabric that other Club activities. during daylight hours - resulting in a provides acoustical as well as thermal Two huge scoreboards can flash mes­ sizeable savings on utility costs. benefits. The liner tends to baffle the sages and information to spectators sound waves and air from the perime­ throughout the events. Multi-Purpose Use ter, where the pressure is greater than Plans call for the addition of admin­ The UNI-Dome was designed with outside the building. and can be divert­ istrative offices , locker and training "something for everyoq~." Its artificial ed and blown between the two layers to turf for football games and practices can rooms and VIP boxes. Currently, a tun­ facilitate snow melting. nel connects the Dome with the Physi­ be rolled up in 45 minutes. Underneath, cal Education Center for locker facili­ on a synthetic floor area, are basketball Other Features ties. and courts and an eight-lane, The UNI-Dome has four main 220-yard oval running track. As many entrances leading to a 32-foot wide con- as 12 tennis matches and two basket­ ball games can take place simul­ taneously at the field level. Approximately 16;400 spectators can be seated for football and 7,254 for \ court-side activities. For stage activi­ ties, such as commencement, concerts and artist or speaker series, total capac­ ity- using movable bleachers and fold­ ing chairs - can reach 25,000. The Dome has hosted such events as the NCAA gymnastic and wrestling championships, the Iowa High School All-Star Basketball games, the Iowa High School football playoffs. concerts by Dolly Parton, the Eagles, Sha Na Na, REO Speedwagon and Fleetwood Mac, to mention a few, antique car shows, tractor pulls and many other nonathle­ tic events. Air-Supported Dome The 168,000-square foot dome, which rises 124 feet above the arena floor, is supported entirely by a network of 12 stranded steel cables and four air blowers. A concrete and steel ring around the top of the 70-foot high sta­ dium wall holds the cables. The cables, which shape, as well as support, the dome are 27/a inches in diameter. They vary in length from 395 to 484 feet and together weigh 4 7 tons, or 94,000 pounds. 5 1983 Outlook - UNI's Prescription for Success - New Staff and Philosophy

Th ere's a new doctor in the house Nevertheless, spring drills was a time fortunate that the season open er Sep­ and a host of new aides in the wings. for learning on both sides of the ball and tember 3 against Drake is in th e UNI­ Spring ball at the University of Northern Mudra is now hoping that the squad's Dome. However, all M-CC games will be Iowa entailed more diagnostic work assets outweigh the liabilities. Even played on the road unlike last year wh en than play, intermingled with anticipa­ with fine tuning in the fall, there will be all were played in the Dome. The home tion, hope and a glimmer of better some areas of real concern. field advantage probably was a contrib­ things yet to come. uting factor to the Panthers' sh are of First-year Head Coach Darrell We've got an offensive line that has the league crown a year ago. Ironically, Mudra, nicknamed Dr. Victory, only one true starter returning from the 10-10 tie which ruined the chances installed three new aides while retain­ last year so the biggest question of winning the title outright was ing several other assistants from former mark is whether it can develop against an Eastern Illinois squad Head Coach Stan Sheriffs staff. Along early into a solid unit. That will be a coached by Mudra. with new faces in the coaching ranks, a major factor. On the other hand, the We're also playing more d!fficult new philosophy has been incorporated strength of our team ought to be in teams at home. Southern Illinois, in several areas of the game and in the the defense where we have a lot of for example, is a.finefootball team leading of the troops. It has been a time talented people. Mudra and their adjustment to playing in of adjustment for many but neverth e­ will not be so great less, the dawning of a new era in UNI the UNI-Dome Mudra inherited a squad which because they play on astrotuif. football. includes 34 lettermen , 16 on offense. Mudra Mudra's past cures of not-so-h ealthy Twenty-one letterwinners are missing, football programs have been well docu­ including standout wide receivers Kirk The Panthers will play two games on mented and h is own adjustment to UNI Hobbs and Craig Nordlie. offensive after spending five years at Eastern Illi­ the road at night and that should make• tackle Steve Ingalls, nose guard Mark their own adjustment easier because all nois should not be quite as difficult as Salz, kicker Steve Schonert, line­ other career moves. Eastern and UNI but UNI's Homecoming tilt against backers Joe Anderson and Mark Wilson Wisconsin-Lacrosse are played at night are co-members of the Mid-Continent and defensive back John Root. Of the 34 Conference. Both teams have played when at home. New opponents on the lettermen returning. 12 can be consid­ slate include Indiana State, Central common opponents outside of the ered as last year's starters. league over the years and t h e two Missouri State, Wisconsin-LaCrosse moth er institutions are of similar size and the season finale, Northwest Mis­ and scope. As a result, there are not as The Schedule souri State. many unknown factors to contend with The schedule will not provide many as migh t be the case in other instances. breaks for the 1983 Panthers. UNI has The Quarterbacks only five home games this season. It is The Panthers have developed some outstanding signal callers over the years and the UNI staff began develop­ ing just such a quarterback last year when sophomore Larry Miller inherited the chores from three-year starter Steve Sandon. Miller seems to be in complete control of the job again this season although he was one of several players to go through a re-learning process in the spring because of the new system.

We're co'!fident and grateful that (Larry) Miller is returning. We feel he's an excellent quarterback but if he gets pushed by the competition, that should make him even better. Mudra

Miller, a redsh irt two years ago. started all 11 games during his premier season. Th ough a knee injury fo rced him to leave last year·s season fi nale at Youngstown State, he still had time to get his name into the UN I and con­ ference record book wh en h e t hrew an 88-yard scoring toss to Darryl Goree. The previous mark of 86 yards was set in 1969. The staff feels Miller will be better

6 suited to the new offense which calls for him to be a basic drop back passer. dumping off to the hot receiver. All he needs is to develop a little more confi­ dence in his ability in the new scheme. His most obvious competition comes from junior-to-be Jeff Stelk who saw limited varsity action a year ago and some JV playing time. However. he did play in five games. including the Nevada-Reno. Drake and Youngstown - ·state games which proved to be tough varsity initiation rites. The third quarterback !n spring ca mp was Chris Hegg, a 1981 all-state performer from Hudson (IA) High School. Three of the incoming fresh­ last year, however, and it will require a himself. He is being supported by con­ men recruits also are quarterbacks. more solid offensive line to help it attain verted fullback Rick Nelson who sur­ the ground yardage. prised everyone in spring drills with The Running Backs how easily he adapted to the change. The offensive backfield should be a The Wide Receivers Two rookies presently are holding down very strong position with the return of Though the Panthers lost two start­ the right guard spot - reserve John James Vaughn, Chris Miliner, Stephn ing wide receivers in Craig Nordlie, who Waskosky and Northern Illinois trans­ NcNeal and Steve Harris. Vaughn was signed a pro contract with Winnipeg, fer Bill Bealles. the starting fullback a year ago after and Kirk Hobbs, they are deep in these transferring from Garden City Commu­ positions. Darryl Goree, who was the We'll continue to throw a lot, but we nity College. He was the third leading leading receiver last year with 25 have to improve our running game. rusher with 332 yards, scoring three catches for 4 78 yards and four touch­ Because of this, we're putting a lot times. downs, is the only receiver returning of emphasis on the teaching of the With Miliner, McNeal and Harris, the with a lot of experience. o.ffensive line. Scott Etzel, Bill Panthers have an intimidating one-two­ Several junior college transfers will Bealles, Troy Thomas, Tracy Rakes three punch in the backfield. All three strengthen this area, including Merritt and Al Speicher (Independence JC are capable of breaking the big play and Junior College transfer James Hutch­ transfer) are in the unfavorable each one has his own style of getting ings, currently listed second on the position of having the burden where he wants to be. Miliner, the vet­ depth chart at tight end behind placed on them. Mudra eran, was the leading rusher last season returnee Tom Roberts; Garden City with 455 yards, scoring three times. His transfer Mario Sanders, a possible best game was a 126-yard effort against Mudra was quick to add at the con­ starter at flanker; Iowa Central Commu­ clusion of spring practice that the Northern Michigan. He proved to be an nity College transfer Marty Bruder and exciting player his freshman year when offensive line had the most re-learning freshman Brian Taylor out of Chula to accomplish and whatever inconsis­ he took over in the first game for the Vista, CA. Sophomore Scott Owens is injured Kelly Ellis, but an ankle injury tencies showed up in the offense was listed behind Goree at split end. He was due to this fact. slowed his progress his sophomore primarily a kickoff return man last sea­ year. son, returning five for 80 yards. McNeal was the second leading rush­ The Linebackers ,, er with 403 yards. Harris is best known The Panthers have switched to a 3-4 for his return ability. leading the squad The Offensive Line defensive alignment this year from the in kickoff return yardage a year ago with With a returning starter at only one 5-2 system they have used most often in 312 yards, an 18.2 average. of the offensive li ne positions, this is the past and the linebackers will play a There are a host of young run ning perhaps the most critical area on the very important part in this season's backs who will beef up the backfield. Pat entire squad. Center Scott Etzel is car­ defense. Last year's top two defensive Williams, a fresh man redshirt from rying the burden of being the only vet­ point-getters, Mark Wi lson and Joe Boca Raton, FL, actually is listed fi rst on eran and missin g a re tackles Jim Anderson, a re both gone from this con­ the depth chart at fullback ahead of Lanning and Steve Ingalls and guards tingent after earning second-team Vaugh n at the end of spring drills bu t Mi ke Tatoian a nd Kevin Webster. All the M-CC honors but there a re several top­ the staff feels that Vaugh n s h ould backu p personnel is still in uniform, notch athletes who should fi ll the void. reclaim h is starting role in the fall. however. Troy Thomas seems to have The top two candidates this fall Andre S ims, anoth er freshman, also gotten the nod at left tackle while Ralph should be Mark Holmes at left outside impressed the coaching staff during Clark will be h olding the reins on the linebacker and James McFadden at one spring drills, along with fresh man Mark right side. of the inside spots. Holmes h as been Steines, a 5-11, 207-pound specimen . Th e guard spots are currently being returned to what the coaches feel is a Mudra feels this group needs to filled by last year's part-time starter , more natural position 1for h im after develop more speed than it exhibited Tracy Rokes, on the left s ide, just one of playing at several different positions a couple of walk-ons who has proved throughou t his UNI career. He was the

7 no. 1 draft pick by both the Purple and good pass rusher. Lewis started several The best prospects at safety are Gold squads in the spring annual Pur­ games last fall but an ankle sprain side­ Charles Jenkins at weak safety and ple-Gold game. McFadden was a starter lined him half of spring drills. Doug Friess at strong safety. Jenkins last year and has an uncanny ability to On the other side are Terry Szopinski emerged as no. 1 this spring after con- , get to the football because of his excel­ and Fred Freebolin. Szopinski also was verting from a corner. Redshirted last lent speed. showing improvement in the spring year, a year of maturity has helped his Other top candidates here include before being sidelined with an ear infec­ chances. Friess, a starter last year, has Mike Daniels who probably will start at tion. Freebolin made the switch from made tremendous strides. A walk-on the other outside spot. Awesome on offense to defense, adapting quickly. who has earned 'a scholarship, he pass rushing, he is recovering from an always gives 100 percent. ankle injury incurred early last fall The Secondary The two backups here are Ron King, which slowed his progress and defi­ Defensive backfield Coach Mike Koll­ redshirted last year because of illness, nitely hurt UNI's defensive effort. The ing feels the 1983 Panther squad has and freshman redshirt Sylvestei:- Handy other possible starter is Jeff Bratschie the "best contingent of corners we've who will contribute on specialty teams. who lettered as a freshman last year. had here in a long time" and he probably Players vying for starting roles include is right. There are a host of possibilities The Kicking Game Art Stelken, redshirted last year; Randy but the top contenders include Joe Steve Schonert, UNI's record-break­ Holcomb, a walk-on transfer from Fuller, Doug Ware, Markel Oden and ing kicker, has graduated so the chores Ellsworth Community College who Tom Jones. have fallen to Mike Molstead, an drew notice in the spring; Jeff Buss, Ellsworth Communi!Y College transfer who challenged at tight end last fall; and Our defensive backs should be very strong even with the graduation of who sat out last season after coming out Randy Grundy who might see more in the previous spring. He has excellent action on the specialty teams. John Root. Our top contenders here are Ron King, Doug Ware and Tom range but needs to improve his accuracy. The Tackles Jones. Mudra Gone are nose guard Mark Salz, an all-conference pick, and tackles Fred Fuller is a probable starter at left We've lost Steve Schonert so Mike Bryan and Brad Hayes but there are sev­ corner. Capable of breaking any inter­ Molstead is expected to step in here. eral very strong returning candidates. ception return, as demonstrated with a We hope Mike Johnson improves Anchoring the line will be nose tackle 98-yard return in one of the spring this season at punter and being a Joe O'Brien who had a great sophomore games, he also will be a top punt year older, he should. Because of year as a part-time starter. returner. installing our new system in the Ware, redshirted last year, was a first spring, we did not spend enough Six of ourfront seven defensively team All-American JUCO selection and time on our kicking game. We'll are very good players with good could start at right corner. He also may spend a lot of time on it this fall, speed. Even with the loss of Salz, see a lot of action on specialty teams. including coverage. Mudra Bryan and Hayes we feel very Oden did not participate in spring confident of our ability to get to the ball because of a broken bone in his ball quickly. Mudra foot. Also hampered last fall with a foot Two punters were in spring camp, injury, when he's not in the game there including veteran Mike Johnson who Competing for a starting role at left is a definite loss. showed more promise this spring sea­ tackle is Dwayne Price and Jim Lewis. Jones may be looked at for a safety son. He is being pushed by Clay Netusil, Price, "Bubba" to his teammates and and because he can play both positions, coming out of Ames (IA) High School. coaches, has improved vastly since last there is more secondary flexibility. A fall and his quickness makes him a starter last year, he has excellent speed.

8 Panthers in Depth (At the end of spring practice - subject to change) Offense Tight End Left Tackle Left Guard Center Right Guard Right Tackle Tom Roberts Troy Thomas TracyRokes Scott Etzel John Waskosky Ralph Clark (6-4, 223, Jr.) (6-7, 261, Jr.) (5-11 , 258, Sr.) (6-4, 270, Sr.) (6-2, 241 , Sr.) (6-5, 250, Jr.) James Hutchings Ron Clark Rick Nelson Jim Cappaert Bill Bealles Al Speicher (6-2, 177, Jr.) (6-1, 261, Jr.) (5-9, 167, Sr.) (6-4, 271, Jr.) (6-5, 257, So.) (6-4, 278, Jr.) Carl Givings Jeff Melchert Jim Shindelar Gene Hanks (6-0, 170, Fr.) (6-2, 248, So.) (5-11, 220, So.) (6-7, 256, Jr.) Marty Bruder (6-0, 185, Jr.)

Quarterback Flanker Larry Miller Split End Mario Sanders (6-4, 206, Jr.) Darryl Goree (5- 10, 168, Jr.) Jeff Stelk (6-0, 184, Sr.) Bryan Taylor (6-3, 206, Jr.) Scott Owens (5- 11. 180, Fr.) Chris Hegg (5-7, 160, So.) Greg West (6-4, 206. So.) Bill Hiskey (5- 10, 171, Fr.) (5-11. 164, Jr.) Halfback Fullback Todd Kanne (5-7 , 162, So.) Chris Miliner Pat Williams (5-8, 181, Sr.) (5-11, 196, Fr.) Stephn McNeal James Vaughn (5-10, 174, Jr.) (5-11, 210, Sr.) Steve Harris Andre Sims (5-11, 180, Jr.) (5-11. 190, Fr.) Spencer Cowan Mark Steines (6-1 , 176, Fr.) (5-11, 207, Fr.) Andre Alston (6-2, 215, Jr.) Defense • Left Outside Right Outside Linebacker Left Tackle Nose Tackle Right Tackle Linebacker Mark Holmes Dwayne Price Joe O'Brien Terry Szopinski Mike Daniels (6-4, 223, Jr.) (6-2, 266, So.) (6-1 , 252, Jr.) (6-4, 232, Jr.) (6-6, 206, Sr.) Art Stelken Jim Lewis Troy Long Fred Freebolin Randy Holcomb (6-2, 210, Fr.) (6-2, 254, Jr.) (6-1, 245, Sr. l (6-2, 241 , Jr.) (6-1, 208, Jr.) Dave Yount Cedric Hill Bob Walls John Lynch (6-0, 196, So.) (6-2, 233, Jr.) (6-2, 285, Jr.) (6-8, 241. So.) (6-1, 205, So.) 1 Charles Junkman (6-0, 186, Jr.)

SamLinebacker WillLinebacker James McFadden J eff Bratschie (5-11, 219, Sr.) (5-11. 209, So.) Randy Grundy Jeff Buss (6-0, 220, Jr.) (6-4, 218, Jr.) Robert Williams Dave Murphy (5-10, 205, Fr.) (6-3, 223, Fr.)

Left Comer Strong Safety Weak Safety Right Comer Joe Fuller Doug Friess Charles J enkins Doug Ware (5-10, 174, So.) (5-10, 178, Sr.) (5-9, 183, J r.) (5-11, 171 , Jr.) Tom Jones Ron King Mike McAreavy Markel Oden (5-11, 180, Jr.) (6-0, 215, Sr.) (6-1, 183, Jr.) (5-7, 163, Jr.) Pete Killins Sylvester Handy Kevin Graham Leonard Robinson (5-9, 180, Sr.) (5-9, 181 , Fr.) (5-10, 176, So.) (5-9, 175, Jr.) Brent Meier (6-1, 182, So.)

Returning Starters are in Bold Face 9 Players to Watch

time on many plays . . . No doubt a starter at nose tackle this fall ... Called "Mr. Inside" by his coaches and will be a main factor defensively this season . . . Also will be a great leader . .. Very dedi- cated ... Football is very important to him ... Staff is confident he can win the one-on-one battles ... Has out­ standing speed and bench presses 410 pounds-plus ... Very well liked by his teammates ... Was a Mid-Continent Conference All-Academic selection . . . Attended LeMars Community High School where he was an All-State pick ... Captained his senior year .. . Played in the Shrine All-Star Game .. . Also has wrestled and thrown the shot put ... Majoring in Business ... Nick­ name is "O.B." ... Had 27 assisted tackles and 11 solos last year, along with 51- Scott Etzel, Center, 6-4, 91- James McFadden, five forced , one pass intercep­ tion, three quarterback sacks and two 270, Sr. Hampton, IL Linebacker, 5-11, 219, Sr. assisted sacks. The only returning starter to the offen­ Fort Lauderdale, FL sive line . . . Has shown tremendous A probable starter at one of the inside improvement throughout his three linebacker positions . . . Started a year years ... A great physical prospect . . . ago at linebacker ... Switched from an Has potential to be a solid pro player .. . outside spot during the spring ... Displayed good character and leader­ Transferred from Independence Com­ ship in the spring . . . A stubborn com­ munity College a year ago ... Was a top petitor ... Will be the hub which the defensive player in 1982, with 50 offensive line revolves around ... assisted tackles, 18 unassisted, a fum­ Prepped at United Township High ble recovery, two quarterback sacks and School ... Lettered four times in foot­ one assisted sack, including two passes ball, three in wrestling and twice in broken up .. . Has a natural ability to track ... A Western Big Six All-Con­ analyze plays ... Has outstanding ference pick ... All-State second team speed to get to the football ... Also plays ... Male Athlete of the Year his senior on the specialty teams because of his year . . . Selected to play in the Illinois natural ability ... Attended South All-Star Shrine Game ... Shared start­ Plantation High where he was an All­ ing duties two years ago ... Enjoys Conference selection. motorcycling and weightlifting ... Bench presses 350 pounds ... An Industrial Arts major . . . Career goal is to play professional ball and coach. 81- Mario Sanders, Flanker, 5-10, 168, Jr. Wichita, KS Transfer from Garden City Community College where he led the nation in yards per catch ... A definite starter at flanker . . . Has excellent speed ... A definite big-play threat . .. Caught seven passes in the final spring game ... One of the most pleasant items to come out of spring ball ... Has the abil- ity to be a great receiver . .. Exceptional leaping ability . .. Prepped at South High School where he received three let­ ters in football, baseball and track . . . A Physical Education major and hopes to be a recreation specialist upon gradua­ tion. 77 - Joe O'Brien, Nose Tackle, 6-1, 252, Jr. LeMars, IA A part-time starter a year ago when he and Mark Salz battled back and forth for position and was so good, both athletes were worked into the game at the same 10 religious young man, he lists as part of his The Panthers - Offense outside activities the "witnessing to others so that they can get to know Christ" . .. His career ambitions are to strengthen his own faith and to become an attorney ... A Sociol­ ogy major . . . 1983 football goals: to become the best player he can. be the no. 1 halfback and to help the team win the lAA national championship. 22 Spencer Cowan HB 6-1 176 Fr. Laurens, IA A redshirt freshman who shows lots of prom­ ise . .. Excellent athletic ability .. . May be moved to another position in the fall ... Attended Laurens-Marathon High School where he was an All-State, All-Area and All­ Northwest Iowa pick In football and All-Con­ ference selection in baseball and basketball . .. A German and Business major. he even­ tually hopes to be a business correspondent in Europe . . . 1983 football goal: to become one of the most consistent players. whether on specialty teams or in the backfield. 24 Chris Miliner HB 5-8 181 Sr. Dayton, OH Quarterbacks Miller, Young, Hegg and Stelk A three-year starter who may share this fall's starting role with Stephn McNeal . .. Does Quarterb.acks Des Moines Register Elite Team pick as a not have great break-away speed but has senior at Hudson High School .. . Also let­ excellent moves and a great ability to make 10 Larry Miller QB 6-4 206 Jr. tered in basketball and ... A Business positive yardage . .. Extremely intelligent West Chicago, IL major who enjoys skiing and golfing. player . . . Fits in well with the new offense A freshman redshirt two years ago who 14 Jeff Stelk QB 6-3 206 Jr. because of his ability to read the defense and earned a starting role last fall ... Went out-finesse it . . . Had an excellent freshman Bettendorf, IA through quite a learning experience this year, filling In for the Injured Kelly Ellis ... Saw limited action as a sophomore . . . Had a spring with a new system . . . Has the ability Named Honorable Mention All-American and good spring running no. 2 ... An excellent to be a great quarterback in the new offense was a second team All-Conference pick ... athlete . .. Was a two-sport all-stater at Bet­ which calls for a drop-back passer .. . Does Was the leading rusher his first year with 899 tendorf High School ... Played in the Shrine not possess great speed but is an excellent yards In 163 carries, rushing for five TDs . .. All-Star Football and Basketball Games ... athlete .. _. Also an excellent basketball Had two games over 200 yards - 221 Also fits the mold of a drop-back passer in the player, with his Intramural team winning final game of the season against Evansville because of his size and strength . . . Has the the championship the last two years ... Has . .. Also caught 17 passes for 162 yards and strongest arm of all the quarterbacks in good size and strength for a drop-back quar­ one TD . . . Played sparingly as a sophomore camp ... Played in five varsity games a year terback .. . Started all 11 games last fall .and because of an ankle injury ... Was the lead­ ago, completing nine of 19 passes for 70 set a school and conference record for his 88- ing rusher last fall with 45)i yards on yards . .. Should improve with more action 115 yard touchdown pass to Darryl Goree against carries, scoring three times .. . Best game and with competition from the incoming sig­ Youngstown State .. . Completed 142 of257 was 126 yards against Northern Michigan nal callers . .. Was the no. 1 junior varsity 1 passes for 1767 yards, throwing 12 touch­ . .. Also caught 10 passes for 80 yards ... quarterback two years ago ... An All-State down passes .. . Was intercepted nine times and All-Conference selection as a prep and ... His best game was 276 yards against was a member of the 4A state runnerup Northern Michigan . .. Scored once by rush team in 1980 . . . High school team's record was ... Does not force the ball into too many 24-6 while he was directing the attack turnovers ... A good team leader ... Defi­ ... Passed for 1566 yards on 87 completions nitely the no. 1 signal caller in the fall . .. with 14 TDs as a prep . .. Also played basket­ Prepped at West Chicago High School ... Set ball and baseball .. . A Business major. five conference passing records, completing 56 percent of his attempts for 1400 yards and nine TDs his senior year, scoring four times Halfbacks by rush .. . Also played safety where he was credited with six and was the 21 Stephn McNeal HB 5-10 174 second leading tackler ... Selected Most Jr. Kankakee, IL Valuable Player and was an All-Conference The second leading rusher a year ago with and All-Area pick, both as a quarterback and 403 yards on 94 carries as a part-time starter safety ... A Public Relations major whose . .. Best game was 92 yards against Idaho career goal is to open an insurance brokerage ... Also caught four pass~s for 33 yards . .. firm In Marco Island, FL, upon graduation Has great break-away speed . .. A definite ... Enjoys parachuting. threat to score everytime he touches the ball 12 Chris Hegg QB 6 -4 206 So. . .. Will see a lot of action, sharing starting Hudson, IA duties with Chris Miliner . .. Bench presses The no. 1 junior varsity signal caller a year 300 pounds ... Was In a position to threaten ago ... Saw limited varsity action as a fresh- for the no. 1 tailback spot a year ago until a man ... Has the ability to be an excellent toe Injury sidelined him the last week of quarterback but still needs to learn the phi­ spring drills ... Attended Eastridge High losophy and offensive scheme ... In the School where he earned three football and mold of a good drop-back quarterback with track varsity letters . .. A first team All-City his size .. . Has an excellent throwing arm and All-Conference pick as a prep . . . A 1979 . . . Attempted only one pass in varsity action MVP when he rushed for 1096 yards .. . Halfbacks Harris, Milin.er, McNeal, ... A first team All-Conference, first team Transferred from Saddleback Community Alston and Cowan Iowa Daily Press Association and first team College a couple of years ago ... A very

11 Captained the Meadowdale High School see some action though he's listed no. 3 ... team where he was a Class AAA All-State pick Attended Crete-Monee High School where he ... Had 3300 career rushing yards with was an All-State pick in track and Honorable 1427 his senior year ... Also threw four TDs Mention All-State in football ... Another and averaged 10 yards per punt return . . . A very religious young person. he's majoring in starter in basketball and baseball and also Biology and hopes to become a forensic ran track ... Enjoys tennis, racquetball and pathologist ... 1983 quote: from Romans ... A Physical Therapy major . .. 8:28 "All things work together for good to 1983 football goals: to go to the playoffs and those who love God. To those who are called win, win, win, to be national champions and according to his purpose." "If I play, it's the to be another All-American. Lord's Will. !fl don't play. I still believe it's the 28 Steve Harris HB 5 -11 180 Lord's Will." Jr. Oak Park, IL 30 Pat Williams FB 5-11 196 A cross between Chris Miliner and Stephn Fr. Boca Raton, FL McNeal, he has better speed than Miliner but A redshirt freshman who turned in an excel­ does not have the moves ... Has excellent lent spring. good enough to be battling with hands so could see some action as a wide James Vaughn for the starting role ... Does receiver ... Does a lot of things well, as not possess great speed but definitely is the exhibited by his fifth place ranking in the nation two years ago in kickoff returns with a hardest runner of the group . .. Probably the 24.3 average, the longest a 95-yarder for a TD toughest of all backs .. . Will see action in against Idaho .. . Another big threat for the some capacity ... Attended Boca Raton High defense and will see a lot of action ... School where he was a Sun Coast All-Con- Rushed for 115 yards on 39 carries a year ago ference selection ... Enjoys boxing, cooking ... Caught eight passes for 95 yards ... and bowling ... 1983 football goal: as a Returned 17 kickoffs for 312 yards and two freshman, to work really hard to have a start­ Receivers Taylor; Kanne, Owens, punt returns for 19 yards ... An All-Con­ ing position or to at least make the traveling Hiskey, Goree and Sanders ference selection and named Hinsdale Back squad. of the Year while a prep at River Forest ...... His longest was an 88-yarder from Larry Rushed for 1212 yards in 249 attempts his 35 James Vaughn FB 5 -11 210 Miller which set a new school and conference senior year, scoring 11 TDs ... Also was a Sr. Pittsburgh, PA record for longest TD pass ... A second team 100 meter dash champion in the West Sub­ 1982 starter after transferring from Garden Al l-Mid-Continent Conference selection .. . urban Conference .. . A Communications City Community College . .. Another defi- Has good size and speed . .. A big-play threat major ... 1983 football goal: for Northern nite break-away threat ... Did not have as . .. A probable starter at split end ... Height Iowa and himself to be champions. good a spring as expected but has the ability creates problems for the defensive backs ...... Was caught in the transition from the !­ Attended Robichaud High School where he Fullbacks formation to split back . . . Has good hands was named All-Conference in track and foot­ and excellent determination ... Rushed for ball and All-State in football ... Lettered two 20 Andre Sims FB 5-11 190 Fr. 332 yards on 68 carries, scoring three times years in football and one year in track at Park Forest, IL . . . Best game was 93 yards against North North Iowa Area Community College ... A redshirt freshman who was a very pleasant Dakota State ... Also caught 15 passes for Enjoys antique cars, firearms and cooking surprise in the spring . .. Has excellent 130 yards, scoring twice ... Attended ... A Sociology major who hopes to go to law speed and strength ... The leading rusher Schenley High School where he was an All­ school ... 1983 football goal: to become the in the Purple-Gold game with 70 yards on 17 City fullback and linebacker . . . A Physical best player possible and be part of a winning carries ... An excellent student athlete who Education major. program, to lead the nation in any category. scored 31 on his ACT exam . .. Definitely will 47 Mark Steines FB 5 -11 207 19 Scott Owens WR 5 -7 160 Fr. Dubuque, IA So. Cedar Rapids, IA Another freshman redshlrt who shows great A walk-on a year ago who saw some action promise ... Possesses great athletic ability primarily as a punt return specialist. return­ and good speed ... Will contribute in some ing five for 21 yards . .. Also returned capacity . .. Attended Hempstead High kickoffs, with five for 80 yards . .. Caught School where he was an All-State and All­ one pass for 17 yards . . . Has great speed but Conference selection . . . Lettered twice In his only drawback is that he's too small . .. football and three times in track . . . 1983 Runs excellent routes . . . Very intelligent football goal: to have a successful season football player for a sophomore . . . 400 yard under Coach Mudra and a winning attitude. dash champion at Cedar Rapids John F. Ken­ nedy Senior High School ... Challenging Darryl Goree for the split end position ... Wide Receivers Nickname "Spike" ... Was an All-State. All­ Conference and All-Metro football selection 7 Bryan Taylor WR 5 -11 180 and an All-Stater in track .. . Enjoys water Fr. Chula Vista, CA skiing. basketball and softball . . . Business Did not play football or attend school in 1982 major ... 1983 football goals: to play on a ... Enrolled at UNI spring semester .. . winning football squad and to contribute to Showed great promise in spring drills . . . the team both on and off the field. Could be in line for some playing time as a freshman, particularly kickoff returns . .. Tight Ends Currently listed as the no. 2 flanker behind Mario Sanders ... Attended Chula Vista 39 Carl Givings TE 6 -0 170 Fr. High School where he was an All-Metro pick Chicago, IL in both football and basketball . . . Also par­ A walk-on who has shown excellent athletic ticipated in track ... His career ambition is ability .. . Should help out on specialty to work with kids in some way . . . 1983 foot­ teams . . . Attended Manley High School ball goal: to earn a starting position. where he was an All-Conference and All-City 8 D arryl Goree WR 6 -0 184 selection . . . Lettered four years in football Fullbacks Steines, Vaughn, Sr. Inkster, MI and baseball and one year in basketball .. . Williams, S ims and Patton Led the team in receiving las t fall with 25 Majoring in Industrial Technology and hopes catches for 4 78 yards and four touchdowns to get into the engineering field. 12 senior year ... Likes all sports, music. hunt­ ing and video games . .. An Educational Psy­ Centers chology major who hopes to teach and coach someday. 76 Jim Cappaert C 6-4 271 Jr. 88 Marty Bruder TE 6-0 185 Moline, IL Has played both center an Jr. Sibley, IA d tackle ... Was sidelined with a broken foot two springs ago Transfer from Iowa Central Community Col­ which slowed his progress this past season lege . . . Injured bulk of the spring with a . .. Currently no. 2 at center . . . A good com­ sprained ankle which slowed his progress petitor with outstanding work habits ... A ... Shows promise, however . .. An All-Con­ big athlete with good quickness and lots of ference pick at Iowa Central and an All-Stater potential ... Turned down West Point and at Sibley High School . .. Lettered four years Drake to play at UNI . . . Majoring in Busi­ in track and baseball, three in football and ness. two in basketball . . . Enjoys hunting, fish- ing and trapping ... Majoring in Physical Offensive Guards Education and hopes to coach at a major 59 Rick Nelson OG 5-9 167 Sr. college someday . . . 1983 football goal: win Urbandale, IA the conference and get into the playoffs. Sat out two seasons ago after transferring from Mid-American Nazarene College ... Converted to a guard this spring after play­ ing fullback last fall . .. Rushed for 70 yards on 17 carries and caught three passes for 10 yards, scoring once .. . Perhaps one of the most pleasant surprises coming out of spring ball . .. Adapted well to the position change and with additional weight, could be a premier guard in the conference ... Has . . Tight ends Roberts, Bruder, exceptional quickness and his athletic abil­ ity combined H utchings and Givings with his strength gives the squad another outstanding pulling guard ... Currently listed behind 'fracy Rokes on 80 James Hutchings TE 6 -2 177 the depth chart but both could be starters in Jr. San Francisco, CA the fall ... Attended Transfer from Merritt Junior College where where he was a football and wrestling letter­ he was an All-Conference pick ... Also man and All-Conference, All-Area and All­ played baseball ... A very pleasant surprise state in football and a state qualifier in wres­ in spring ball and currently is battling with tling . . . A Physical Education major. Tom Roberts for the starting role ... Pos­ 60 John Waskosky OG 6-2 241 sesses the ability to play both tight end and Sr. Minneapolis, MN wide receiver and probably will be used in Much of his success in the spring was due to both capacities ... Has good size and excel­ the off-season weight training program lent leaping ability ... Has good concentra­ which increased his size and made him a tion on catching the ball ... Attended much improved player . . ! Currently the Abraham Lincoln High School where he let­ starting right guard . .. An intense, hard tered twice in baseba)l and football ... Was worker . .. Shbuld provide good depth at an All-League pick in baseball and football this position . .. A reserve last season ... his junior and senior years and an Honorable Attended Central High School where he Mention All-American in football his final earned three letters each in football, wres­ year ... Also named his team's MVP in both tling and track ... An All-Conference football and baseball ... Loves to fish, sleep Centers Shindelar, Etzel and selectee as a prep . . . An Earth Science and play softball and likes listening to music Cappaert major. . . . Has a love affair with children ... Major­ 69 Tracy Rokes ing in Criminal Justice and hopes one day to OG 5-q 258 work with young people .. . 1983 football Sr. Cedar Falls, IA goal: help bring exposure to the UNI football Quite possibly the strongest player on the program and hopefully win a championship . . . "With a little hard work I think the Pan­ thers will make their school and coaching staff proud." I 84 Tom Roberts TE 6-4 223 Jr. Bettendorf, IA Started In about three games two years ago, catching 15 passes for 95 yards, scoring once .. . A starter last season, catching 23 passes for 164 yards ... Also returned one kickoff for eight yards ... A very smart, coachable player ... Does not have great speed but has good hands . .. Has the size and strength to be a versatile tight end and currently holds down the no. 1 position . . . Attended Betten­ dorf High School where he was All-Con­ ference in football, basketball, track and baseball and All-State in football ... Finished fifth in the state shot put and sixth in the state high jump his junior year .. . High school's football record was 25-5 the years he played and was state runner-up his Offensive guards Nelson, Bealles, Waskosky and Rakes 13 team ... Bench presses 450 pounds ... Has 72 Al Speicher OT 6-4 278 Jr. Kickers excellent quickness and should develop into Brockway, PA a fine pulling guard ... Displays leadership Transfer from Independence Junior College 2 Mike Molstead K 5 -11 186 by example ... A walk-on who earned a part­ where he played football and tennis ... Jr. Reinbeck, IA time.startin'g role last season and should be Could develop into a fine player ... Has an A transfer from Ellsworth Community Col- the starting left guard in the fall ... Trans­ outstanding ability to drive block and has lege two years ago ... Sat out last season ferred from North Iowa Area Community Col­ great pass protection techniques ... Should when he got married ... A straight-on kicker lege where he earned All-Conference honors contend for a starting position but needs to who has excellent range but needs to ... Attended Cedar Falls High School where report to camp in good physical condition improve on his accuracy ... Should provide he lettered twice in football and golf. ... Attended Brockway High School where adequate kicking in the fall. 74 Bill Bealles OG 6 -5 257 So. he lettered three times in football and twice 15 Mike Johnson P 5 -11 206 Orland Park, IL in track, tennis and basketball ... Was Sr. Dubuque, IA Redshirted last year after transferring from named Lineman of the Year once and All­ A walk-on three years ago ... In his first Northern Illinois ... A great physical pros­ Conference twice ... His 1983 football goal is collegiate game, punted 52 yards against pect who has unlimited potential ... Should simple - to make the team. Western Illinois ... Responds very well to develop into a quality player who can play 75 Troy Thomas OT 6 -7 261 pressure ... A hard worker and has a chance either guard or tackle ... Has a tenacious Jr. Cedarburg, WI to be a super punter ... Averaged only 38.0 attitude and loves the contact ... Currently Probable starter at left tackle ... Has great last season but he improved in the spring ... listed behind John Waskosky on the right physical ability ... Developed nicely during Should provide excellent punting in the fall side. the spring. starting to display his ability late ... Being challenged by Clay Netusil. ... Has the physical qualities to be a pro Offensive Tackles prospect ... Comes from a football family with his brother playing in the pros ... With 65 Ralph Clark OT 6 -5 250 dedication and hard work, should develop The Panthers Jr. Minneapolis, MN into a solid player ... Attended Cedarburg Will start on the right side ... Has excellent High School where he earned All-Conference speed ... Had the best spring of all the line- honors and lettered twice in football and bas­ Defense men ... Adapted well to change in tech- ketball ... Was recruited heavily by Illinois nique, offensive philosophy and new staff State, South Dakota State and North Dakota ... Plays very well and is probably the most ... Enjoys music, cars and fishing ... consistent player on the i;quad ... Did not Majoring in Computer Science but may grade below a winning effort all spring ... attend law school ... 1983 football goals: be Has great physical strength but is a quiet part of a winning program and to be a leader ... Never makes a mistake ... starter. Attended Patrick Henry High School where he was an-All-Conference and All-State pick ... Enjoys hunting and fishing ... Majoring in Public Relations ... 1983 football goals: hopes the team will form into one unit and be successful. 70 Ron Clark OT 6 -1 261 Jr. Cedar Rapids, IA A walk-on after transferring from Waldorf Junior College ... Switched from guard to tackle which seems to be ideal for him ... Performed well and provides excellent depth at tackle ... Listed no. 2 behind Troy Thomas at left tackle ... Attended LaSalle High School where he was a two-way All-Con­ ference pick ... Also named to the All-Metro team and was a third team Iowa Daily Press selection ... Played in the Shrine All-Star Game ... Also a golfer, he's a self-proclaimed sports fanatic ... Majoring in Business ... 1983 football goals: to compete for a starting position and be part of Coach Mudra's win­ Nose tackles Hill, Long and O'Brien ning program at UNI.

Kickers Johnson, Molstead, Netusil Nose Tackles andBaker 78 Troy Long NT 6 -1 245 Sr. Iowa Falls, IA An Iowa Lakes Community College transfer three years ago where he was an All-Con­ ference pick two years and MVP ... Shifted from linebacker to nose guard when came to UNI ... Has tremendous strength and out- standing speed for a player his size ... Has a great deal of personal intensity ... Biggest improvement this spring was in terms of technique ... Has very strong legs. in fact is one of the strongest players on the team, squatting 700 pounds ... Currently no. 2 behind Joe O'Brien ... Attended Iowa Falls Senior High School where he earned football All-Conference honors and All-State in golf Offensive tackles Hanks, Thomas, Ralph Clark, Speicher, Melchert and wrestling ... A Recreation major. and Ron Clark

14 Defensive tackles Yount, Price,Lewis, Walls and Freebolin Defensive Tackles 62 Dwayne Price DT 6-2 266 Inside linebackers Williams, So. Chicago, IL McFadden, Bratschie, Murphy, 52 Jim Lewis DT 6-2 254 Jr. "Bubba" to teammates and coaches ... Has Carlson, Buss, Grundy and Ursini lost 30 pounds since he was a freshman Beloit, WI which has Improved his play but still needs Made a switch from defensive end to tackle a to work on technique ... Quick start makes 56 Jeff Bratschie ILB 5-11 209 year ago in an easy adjustment and ended up him a good pass rusher . .. Played sparingly starting several games last fall ... Ankle So. North Canton, OH as a freshman .. . Has a very bright future at Lettered as a freshman, playing primarily on sprain kept him out of half of spring drills UNI ... Presently listed no. 1 at left tackle and slowed his progress ... Presently listed specialty teams ... Contending for a start­ . .. Attended Farragut High School where he ing role at one inside linebacker spot . .. Has no. 2 on the left side behind Dwayne Price lettered four times In varsity football. . . . Has the size and mobility to be a starter good techniques and doesn't make many . .. Credited with 11 solo and 13 assisted 96 Terry Szopinski DT 6-4 232 mistakes .. . However, needs'to improve his tackles, three sacks and three assists and Jr. Bloomington, MN speed ... Attended Glen Oak High School, two passes broken up a year ago . . . Showed great improvement In the first two lettering three years in football under Head Attended Memorial High School where he weeks of spring drills before an ear Infection Coach ... Named to the All­ was an All-Big 8 Conference pick and chosen sidelined him . .. Has Immense strength Federal League squad and j\11-Northeast to play in the Shrine All-Star Game ... An and good speed and ability ... Lost a lot of team ... Enjoys water and snow ski• All-Stater and All-Area selection his senior weight two seasons ago when he was Ill and Ing, fishing and hunting ... Majoring in year . .. Has played everything in the offen­ was not completely back to weight last fall History . . . 1983 football goals: to help pro­ sive line in addition to defensive end and . . . With putting on additional bulk, he has duce a winning atmosphere and contribute tackle . .. Placed second in the state shot put become a big factor, currently holding down In any way to help the team. and also wrestled one year .. . Heavily the no. 1 right tackle spot . .. A champion­ 58 Jeff Buss ILB 6-4 218 Jr. recruited by Marshall University, North ­ ship arm wrestler who has been invited to Freeport, IL western University and North Dakota State the nationals . .. Attended Lincoln High Returned to a more natural position after . .. An outstanding student majoring In School where he lettered twice in football, challenging at tight end a year ago ... Chemistry and Marketing ... Named to the basketball and track . .. Likes to lift weights Caught three passes for 52 yards ... Injuries Mid-Continent Conference 1982 All-Aca­ and race cars . .. Majoring in Business and have set him back the last couple ofyears . . . demic team ... Hopes to work in the World hopes someday to be successful in a career, Currently listed behind Jeff Bratschie but if Trade Market someday with emphasis in football or bodybuilding. stays healthy will be a true challenger . .. chemicals ... Loves hunting and fishing .. . Also the long snapper for punts and extra 1983 football goal: to compete in the bid for Inside Linebackers point kicks . . . Definitely will make his pres­ the national championship. cence known . . . Attended Freeport Senior 61 Fred Freebolin DT 6-2 241 54 Randy Grundy ILB 6-0 220 High School where he was All-Conference In Jr. Lombard, IL Jr. Kenosha, WI football and basketball ... Also a baseball Made the switch from offense to defense this A little behind schedule in his football career player ... An Industrial Technology major who wants to become an architect ... 1983 spring and adapted quickly ... Definitely because of his high school experience, can be a factor ... Battling with Terry though he was an All-State and All-Con­ football goals: find a position that's right to Szopinski for the starting role at right tackle ference pick as a linebacker two years at get more playing time and have a winning ... Learns his assignments quickly . . . Tremper . .. Has a good attitude and season. More suited to defense because he likes to go matures everytime goes on the field . . . Pres­ full bore . . . A very explosive player who has ently listed behind James McFadden at one good running speed ... Attended Glenbard Inside spot ... Should make a contribution East High School where he lettered two years to the specialty teams . . . His preseason In football and wrestling and competed In the work In August will determine a great deal sectionals his senior year .. . Enjoys wood- his readiness and for what role he will play In working and weightlifting ... Majoring In 1983 ... Lettered three times in football and Industrial Technology ... Hopes to open his twice in baseball at Tremper . . . Enjoys own business someday ... 1983 football water skiing and Is majoring in Industrial goal: to Win, Win, Win. Technology . . . 1983 football goals: develop a winning atmosphere on campus and around the community.

15 . A gifted a thlete recovering from an untimely ankle sprain last August in presea­ son ... Probable starter on the right side. A dynamic player capable of the big play . Vastly improved this spring. . Awesome on pass rushing with his 6-6 frame ... Difficult to throw the ball around ... Has 4.6 speed to go all the way on interceptions ... Attended Castlemont High School where he was a first team All-Conference pick ... 1983 goal: to be a winner. individually and for i.he entire team.

Comerbacks

4 Tom Jones CB 5-11 180 Jr. Markham, IL A second-team All-Conference selection last fall ... May be looked at for safety in the fall ... Because he can play both positions, allows more flexibility in the secondary ... Improved on his hitting this spring ... An intelligent player who has good speed ... An excellent nickel back with good orientation Outside linebackers Junkman. Holcomb, Farley, Daniels, Lynch, ... Was sixth highest in defensive points Holmes and Stelken last fall with 15 solo and 32 assisted tackles, two forced fumbles, two pass interceptions and 13 passes broken up ... Attended Tinley Outside Linebackers him ... Attended Waukon High School Park High School where he was an All-Con­ where he earned All-Conference honors two track ... 41 Mark Holmes OLB 6 -4 223 ference defi;nsive back and MVP in years in football and basketball and three in Had five Interceptions, nine assisted tackles J r. Moline, IL baseball . .. Enjoys hunting ... An Indus­ and two blocked punts his senior year ... outside linebacker Probable starter at left trial Arts major ... 1983 football goals: to Also a state qualifier In the 400 meters, 1600 ... Returning to a more natural position develop a winning atmosphere on the team. meter relay and 400 meter relay . . . Runs the after playing fullback. tight end. center and 67 Randy Holcomb OLB 6 -1 208 40 in about 4.5 ... Also has played basket­ with inside linebacker ... A big playmaker Jr. Bettendorf, IA ball ... Nickname is T.J .... Presently no. 2 his height and 4. 7 speed in the 40 . .. A real A walk-on transfer from Ellsworth Junior on the left side behind Joe Fuller. possibility for pro ball ... Had a great spring College, making his me.rk early in the spring ... Was the no. 1 draft pick by both teams in 6 Kevin Graham CB 5 -10 176 and drawing attention ... Currently no. 2 the Purple-Gold game ... Should be a real on the right side behind Mike Daniels ... So. Delray Beach, FL problem for the opponents ... Needs to be on Fluctuated between Will see a lot of action on specialty teams and Sat out last fall ... the field someplace because of his natural Very aggressive, a good scrimmage downs ... Has a bright future at comer and safety ... ability ... Redshirted his freshman year .. . a lot of specialty teams UNI ... Attended Bettendorf High School hitter . .. Will play on Attended Moline Senior High School .. . by his teammates .. . where he earned All-Conference honors and . .. Very well liked Team advanced to the state semi-finals his good football sense . . . was named to the first team Eastern Iowa Keeps loose and has senior year ... An All-State. first team Quad football background .. . squad ... Lettered three years in track. two Comes from a good City Times All-Star. All-Conference as a safety in the fall. in football and once in baseball ... Cousin May play more weak junior and senior and a player in the Shrine Lanny Lang played tennis for UNI ... Enjoys 9 Doug Ware CB 5-11 171 J r. All-Star game ... Also a heavyweight hunting, fishing and golf ... A Business Cincinnati, OH wrestler and state qualifier in the discus ... major. Redshirted last year . .. Was a first team All­ A Business major. 99 Mike Daniels OLB 6 -6 206 American junior college player and regional 42 Art Stelken OLB 6 -2 210 Fr. Sr. Oakland, CA MVP at.Fergus Falls Community College ... Manchester, IA this spring as a possible starter at A Merritt Junior College transfer last year Emerged Redshirted in 1982 .. . Highly recruited out of West Delaware High School ... All-Con­ ference two straight years. first team All ­ state in football ... All-Conference in wres­ tling and track where he placed seventh in the state discus ... Also received Honorable Mention status in basketball . '. . A very pleasant surprise in the spring ... Currently listed behind Mark Holmes on the left side .. . A solid prospect for the fall ... Will see a lot of him on specialty teams and on scrim­ mage downs ... Enjoys hunting and fishing ... A Community Health major. 46 Mark Farley OLB 6 -0 196 So. Waukon, IA A walk-on last fall. earning a scholarship this fall ... Moved from strong safety to outside linebacker. making an easy adjustment ... Has outstanding speed ... One of the out­ standing players in the spring·s final scrim­ mage . .. Currently listed behind Mark Holmes and Art Stelken on the left side but will contribute ... A very smart player ... Very coachable and will do anything asked of Comerbacks Oden, Robinson, Graham, Killins, Meier, Ware, Fuller and Jones

16 right comer ... A great asset to the program the job done ... The seventh leading hopes to work with juvenile delinquents in ... Needs to be more consistent but has good defender last season as far as defensive the future. speed and hitting ... Reacts to the run and points ... Had 19 solo and 26 assisted tack­ 25 Sylvester Handy SS 5-9 181 pass well ... Comes from a football-rich les, one recovery, three pass intercep­ background at Princeton High School which tions and four passes broken up ... Fr. Waukegan, IL Is In the same conference as Moeller High Challenging with Doug Ware at the right A redshirt freshman ... Will contribute pri­ School, both being perennial powerhouses corner spot this fall ... An All-Conference marily on specialty teams ... Needs to In Ohio ... Could be a pro and Is very tena- and All-City pick two years in a row at Hill­ develop more consistency but is very tena­ cious ... A good competitor who runs the 40 Murray High School ... Lettered four years cious ... Given a year or so, should be heir­ In about 4.5 ... Majoring In Physical Educa­ in track and three in football and basketball apparent to the starting position at strong tion ... Enjoys music and watching sports. . .. Majoring in Business Management and safety ... Attended East High School where 11 Joe Fuller CB 5-10 174 So. hopes someday to own his own bank ... he twice was named to the All-Conference Currently is a member of the Marine Corp team ... Also played basketball and baseball Minneapolis, MN and ran track ... School won the state track Played sparingly as a freshman ... Has Reserve ... 1983 football goals: to establish a winning season, sell out the UNI-Dome, championship In 1980 ... A Business moved up to probable starter at left comer major. ... Has excellent speed, good quickness and make it to the playoffs, to contribute to the reflexes ... Pro abilities ... Gained consid­ best of his abilities. 29 Charles Jenkins WS 5-9 183 erable strength when he put on 15 additional 40 Leonard Robinson CB 5-9 Jr. St. Petersburg, FL pounds ... Never beaten at Central High 175 Jr. Savannah, GA Redshirted last year and a transfer from School In the 100 and 220 dashes . . . Runs Transfer from Arizona Western Junior Col­ Solano Community College ... Emerged as the 100 In about 9.5 and a consistent 4.5 In lege ... Needs to improve his consistency the no. 1 weak safety this spring ... An intel­ the 40 ... Has a bright future and also may ... An excellent return man who will see ligent football player who has good speed and be one of the top punt returners ... plenty of action here ... Future looks bright is a good hitter ... Learned about the posi­ Returned an 98 yards In one of ... Has good speed with about 4.5 In the 40 tion quickly after converting from corner ... the spring games . . . Capable of breaking and Is a good hitter ... Attended Groves Should be a team leader ... Was named All­ any return ... Gives an element1JNI hasn't High School where he was an All-Conference North Carnine and All-Golden Valley at had before at comc:r ... Majoring In elemen­ selection ... Also lettered in baseball and Solano ... Attended North East High School tary education. basketball ... Majoring In Physical Educa- where he was an All-State, All-Conference tion and hopes to make the pros and coach and All-City pick ... A major in Psychology, 23 Pete Killins CB 5-9 180 Sr. someday ... 1983 football goals: to start, he hopes to become a clinical psychologist. Massillon, OH make All-Conference, grade out 90 percent or 34 Doug Friess SS 5-10 178 Sr. A transfer from North Iowa Area Community better, give 100 percent on every play and do West Des Moines, IA College and Illinois State ... A spot player the best he can. A starter last year and currently holding on to last fall, including specialty teams ... Very that role at strong safety ... Ninth highestln tenacious ... Had a decent spring but cur­ Safeties defensive points last fall with 14 solo and 18 rently listed behind Joe Fuller and Tom assisted tackles, two forced fumbles, one Jones on the left side ... A quiet, hard 3 Ron King SS 6-0 215 Sr. fumble recovery, one pass Interception, one worker ... Graduates in December ... Phoenix, AZ quarterback sack and four passes broken up Attended Washington High School where he Redshlrted because of viral pneumonia last ... Has made tremendous strides after walk- le'ttered twice In football and was named to fall ... A transfer from Scottsdale Commu­ ing on and earning a scholarship ... Has the All-Conference team ... Enjoys listening nity College ... Was tried out a little bit at great desire and gives 100 percent ... A con- to jazz music, roller skating and reading ... outside linebacker but moved back to safety scientious player and a good hitter ... Very Majoring in Political Science and would like position ... Probably the best hitter In the Intelligent player ... Not afraid to give self up to become a successful private eye in the secondary ... Most forceful, can slug it out ... A former redshirt who switched to safety future. with the big boys ... Needs to be more con­ from the comer ... Attended Valley High 26 Markel Oden CB 5-7 163 Jr. sistent at pass protection ... Started two School where he was a conference and dis­ St. Paul, MN years ago ... Bench presses 370 pounds, the trict 110 meter high hurdle champ, a con­ Did not participate all spring due to a broken strongest In the secondary ... An Intelligent ference wrestling champion and an Honor­ bone in his foot ... Also had problems with a football player, currently behind Doug Friess able Mention All-Conference pick in football foot injury last season and when he's hurt, at strong safety ... Was an All-League and ... Majoring In Business ... 1983 football he hurts the team ... Redshirted as a fresh­ MVP player at Scottsdale ... Attended West goals: to make All-Conference, to have the man ... Very conscientious and disciplined Phoenix High School where he lettered three defense lead the conference and have a repu­ ... Rarely makes a mistake ... A good team years in football, two In basketball and once tation as a fierce unit and to go undefeated as player ... Understands what it takes to get in track . . . Majoring In Social Work and a team. 86 Michael McAreavy WS 6-1 183 Jr. Marion, IA Transfer from Ellsworth Junior College where he received Honorable Mention All­ Conference honors ... A smart player who was moved from corner to weak safety where he currently Is listed second behind Charles Jenkins ... Improved every day in the spring ... A good hitter but needs more time to get accustomed to new position ... Could chal­ lenge for the starting role ... A hard worker, an over-achiever ... Great person to be around . . . Will also play on specialty teams ... Accounts for himself well . . . Has good speed ... Bench presses 320 ... Attended Marion High School where he received All­ Conference, first team All-Metro and Honor­ able Mention All-State honors ... Enjoys water skiing, weight lifting, running and wind surfing. recording music and playing video games ... Majoring in marketing ... 1983 football goals: to win all the games and A make people realize UNI is a great football Safeties Handy, Jenkins, King, Friess, Brookins, Yancey and McAreavy school.

17 Panther Analysis Numerical Roster Lettermen Returning (34): 2 Mike Molstead K 34 Doug Friess SS 70 Ron Clark OG Offense (16): Jeff Buss (LB) , Jim 3 Ron King LB 35 James Vaughn RB 71 Jeff Melchert OT 72 Al Speicher OT Cappaert (Cl. Ralph Clark (OG). 4 Tom Jones CB 36 Brent Meier ws 37 Andre Alston RB 73 Gene Hanks OT Scott Etzel (C). Darryl Goree (WR) , 6 Kevin Graham CB 7 Bryan Taylor WR 39 Carl Givings WR 74 Bill Bealles OG Steve Harris (RB), Stephn McNeal 8 Darryl Goree WR 40 Leonard Robinson CB 75 Troy Thomas OT (RB), Chris Miliner (RB), Larry Mil­ 9 Doug Ware CB 41 Mark Holmes LB 76 Jim Cappaert OT ler (QB). Rick Nelson (OG). Scott 10 Larry Miller QB 42 Art Stelken LB 77 Joe O'Brien NT Owens (WR). Tom Roberts (WR) , 11 Joe Fuller CB 44 Bill Hiskey WR 78 Troy Long NT Tracy Rakes (OG). Jeff Stelk (QB), 12 Christian Hegg QB 45 Charles Junkman SS 79 Cedric Hill OT Troy Thomas (OT). James Vaughn 13 Clay Netusil p 46 Mark Farley LB 80 James Hutchings WR (RB). 14 Jeff Stelk QB 47 Mark Steines RB 81 Mario Sanders WR Defense (18): Jeff Bratschie (LB). 15 Mike Johnson p 51 Scott Etzel c 83 Todd Kanne WR OT 84 Tom Roberts WR Mike Daniels (LB), Fred Freebolin 16 Mike McAreavy ws 52 Jim Lewis Robert Williams LB 54 Randy Grundy LB 88 Marty Bruder WR (OT), Doug Friess (DB). Joe Fuller 18 19 Scott Owens WR 56 Jeff Bratschie LB 89 Dave Murphy LB (DB). Randy Grundy (LB). Mark 20 Andre Sims RB 57 John Lynch LB 91 James McFadden LB Holmes (LB). Mike Johnson (Pl. 21 Stephn McNeal RB 58 Jeff Buss LB 92 Dave Yount NT Tom Jones (DB), Pete Killins (DB), 22 Spencer Cowan RB 59 Rick Nelson OG 94 Greg West WR Jir11 Lewis (OT), Troy Long (NT). 23 Pete Killins CB 60 John Waskosky OG 96 Terry Szopinski OT James McFadden (LB), Joe O'Brien 24 Chris Miliner QB 61 Fred Freebolin OT 97 Bob Walls OT (NT). Markel Oden (DB), Dwayne 25 Sylvester Handy SS 62 Dwayne Price OT 99 Mike Daniels LB Price (OT), Terry Szopinski (OT). 26 Markel Oden OB 65 Ralph Clark OG Dave Yount (NT). 28 Steve Harris RB 67 Randy Holcomb LB 29 Charles Jenkins ws 68 Jim Shindelar c 30 Pat Williams RB 69 Tracy Rokes OG Lettermen Lost (25): Offense (11): Mark Goff (RB), Kirk Hobbs (WR), Steve Ingalls (OT), Car­ 1983 Recruits lyn Jackson (WR). Jim Lanning (OT). Craig Nordlie (WR). Steve High School/ Schonert (K) , (WR). Name Pds. Hometown Junior College Brad Alberts LB Paullina, IA Paullina High School Jerry Shafrath (OG). Mike Tatoian Andre Alston RB Alexandria, VA Edison/ Arizona (OG) , Kevin Webster (OG). Western Defense (14): Gerald Best DE Chicago, IL Simeon High School Don Stewart (DB), Mike Ursini (LB) , Carl Boyd RB Chicago, IL Julian High School Marty Bruder WR Sibley, IA Sibley/Iowa Central Franchot Yancey (DB). Jim Spani Ray Cook DE Burbank, IL Reavis High School (LB), Joe Anderson (LB) , Fred Anthony Crawford DE Chicago, IL Gage Park High School Bryan (OT). Brad Hayes (OT), Jim Jim Fuller OT Wisconsin Lincoln High School Johnson (DE), Darryl Lyons (DB), Rapids, WI John Root (DB), Gene Hanks OT Hemingford, NE Hemingford/Iowa Dave Meyer (NG), Central Mark Salz (NG). Tom Weissen­ James Hutchings WR San Francisco, CA Lincoln/Merritt Junior burger (LB), Mark Wilson (LB) . College Jim Kaiser c Lacrosse, WI Logan High School Joe Karmeris RB-l..B Burbank, IL Reavis High School Junior College Transfers (7): Ken Kolthoff OG Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls 'High Offense (6): Andre Alston (RB), School James Hutchings (WR) , Gene Tyrone Masaniai LB Salt Lake City, UT West High School Hanks (OT) , Al Speicher (OT) , Mario Mark McClelland DE Ankeny, IA Sanders (WR) , Marty Bruder (WR) . Ken Morrison RB Moline, IL Moline High School Terry Orth DL Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls High Defense (1): Leonard Rotlinson School (DB). Tracy Patterson OT Madison, WI West High School Troy Peden c Ottumwa, IA Ottumwa High School Scott Rampy QB Hannibal, MO Hannibal High School By States: Leonard Robinson CB Savannah, GA Groves/Arizona Iowa ...... 36 Western Illinois ...... 23 Mario Sanders WR Wichita, KS South/Garden City Florida ...... 6 Junior College Wiscons in ...... 6 Mike Smith QB Medant, FL Walculla High School Al Speicher OT Brockway, PA Brockway/ Minnesota ...... 5 Independence JC California ...... 4 Bob Storbeck DE Moline, IL Moline High School Ohio ...... 4 Bryan Taylor WR Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista High Pennsylvania ...... 2 School Henry Terrill OT Davenport, IA Central High School Virginia. Michig an, Nebraska, Kevin Willard QB Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista High Arizona, Utah, Missouri, Georgia, School Kansas ...... 1

18 Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown No.Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown Alberts, Brad LB 6-2 230 Fr. Paullina, IA McClelland, Mark DE 6-4 205 Fr. Ankeny, IA 37 Alston, Andre RB 6-2 215 Jr. Alexandria, VA 91 McFadden, 74 Bealles, Bill OG 6-5 257 So. Orland Park, IL James LB 5-11 219 Sr. Fort Lauder- Best, Gerald DE 6-2 210 Fr. Chicago, IL dale, FL Boyd, Carl RB 5-7 170 Fr. Chicago, IL 21 McNeal, Stephn RB 5-10 174 Jr. Kankakee, IL 56 Bratschie, Jeff LB 5-11 209 So. North Canton, OH 36 Meier, Brent ws 6-1 182 So. Springville, IA 88 Bruder, Marty WR 6-0 185 Jr. Sibley, IA 71 Melchert, Jeff OT 6-2 248 So. Dubuque, IA 58 Buss, Jeff LB 6-4 218 Jr. Freeport, IL 24 Miliner, Chris RB 5-8 181 Sr. Dayton, OH 76 Cappaert, Jim OT 6-4 271 Jr. Moline, IL 10 Miller, Larry QB 6-4 206 Jr. West Chicago, IL 65 Clark, Ralph OG 6-5 250 Jr. Minneapolis, MN 2 Molstead, Mike K 5-11 186 Jr. Reinbeck, IA Moline, IL 70 Clark, Ron OG 6-1 261 Jr. Cedar Rapids, IA Morrison, Ken RB 5-10 175 Fr. Dave LB 6-3 223 Fr. Dike, IA Cook, Ray DE 6-3 220 Fr. Burbank, IL 89 Murphy, , Rick OG 5-9 167 Sr. Urbandale, IA 22 Cowan, Spencer RB 6-1 176 Fr. Laurens, IA 59 Nelson Clay p 6-2 198 Fr. Ames, IA Crawford, 13 Netusil, Joe NT 6-1 252 Jr. LeMars, IA Anthony DE 6-3 245 Fr. Chicago, IL 77 O'Brien, Markel DB 5-7 163 Jr. St. Paul, MN 99 Daniels, Mike LB 6-6 206 Sr. Oakland, CA 26 Oden, Terry DL 6-0 225 Fr. Cedar Falls, IA 51 Etzel, Scott c 6-4 270 Sr. Hampton, IL Orth, IA 46 Farley, Mark LB 6-0 196 So. Waukon, IA 19 Owens, Scott WR 5-7 160 So. Cedar Rapids, 61 Freebolin, Fred DT 6-2 241 Jr. Lombard, IL Patterson, Tracy OT 6-5 275 Fr. Madison, WI 34 Friess, Doug SS 5-10 178 Sr. West Des Peden, Troy c 6-4 215 Fr. Ottumwa, IA . Moines, IA 62 Price, Dwayne DT 6-2 266 So. Chicago, IL Fuller, Jim OT 6-4 235 Fr. Wisconsin Rampy, Scott QB 6-1 195 Fr. Hannibal, MO Rapids, WI 84 Roberts, Tom WR 6-4 223 Jr. Bettendorf, IA 11 Fuller, Joe CB 5-10 174 So. Minneapolis, MN 40 Robinson, CB 5-9 175 Jr. Savannah, GA 39 Givings, Carl WR 6-0 170 Fr. Chicago, IL Leonard 5-11 258 Sr. Cedar Falls, IA 8 Goree, Darryl WR 6-0 184 Sr. Inkster, Ml 69 Rokes, Tracy OG Wichita, KS 6 Graham, Kevin CB 5-10 176 So. Delray Beach, FL 81 Sanders, Mario WR 5-10 168 Jr. Shindelar, Jim c 5-11 220 So. Hudson, IA 54 Grundy, Randy LB 6-0 220 Jr. Kenosha, WI 68 Andre RB 5-11 190 Fr. Park Forest, IL 25 Handy, 20 Sims, Mike QB 5-11 190 Fr. Medant, FL Sylvester SS 5-9 181 Fr. Waukegan, IL Smith, Speicher, Al OT 6-4 278 Jr. Brockway, PA 73 Hanks, Gene OT 6-7 256 Jr. Hemingford, NE 72 47 Steines, Mark RB 5-11 207 Fr. Dubuque, IA 28 Harris, Steve RB 5-11 180 Jr. Oak Park, IL 14 Stelk, Jeff QB 6-3 206 Jr. Bettendorf, IA 12 Hegg, Christian QB 6-4 206 So. Hudson, IA 42 Stelken, Art LB 6-2 210 Fr. Manchester, IA 79 Hill, Cedric DT 6-2 285 Jr. Chicago, IL 195 Fr. Moline, IL 44 Hiskey, Bill WR 5-11 164 Jr. Des Moines, IA Storbeck, Bob DE 6-3 96 Szopinski, Terry DT 6-4 232 Jr. Bloomington, MN 67 Holcomb, Randy LB 6-1 208 Jr. Bettendorf, IA WR 5-11 180 Fr. Chula Vista, CA 41 Holmes, Mark LB 6-4 223 Jr. Moline, IL 7 Taylor, Bryan IA 80 Hutchings, Terrill, Henry OT 6-4 210 Fr. Davenport, WI James WR 6-2 177 Jr. San Francisco, CA 75 Thomas, Troy OT 6-7 261 Jr. Cedarburg, , PA 29 Jenkins, Charles ws 5-9 183 Jr. St. Petersburg, FL 35 Vaughn, James RB 5-11 210 Sr. Pittsburgh So. Markham, IL 15 Johnson, Mike p 5-11 206 Sr. Dubuque, IA 97 Walls, Bob DT 6-8 241 Jr. Cincinnati, OH 4 Jones, Tom CB 5-11 180 Jr. Markham, IL 9 Ware, Doug CB 5-11 171 Sr. Minneapolis, MN 45 Junkman, 60 Waskosky, John OG 6-2 241 Charles SS 6-0 186 Jr. Manson, IA 94 West, Greg WR 5-10 171 Fr. Mt. Vernon, IA Kaiser, Jim c 6-4 220 Fr. Lacrosse, WI Willard, Kevin QB 6-5 200 Fr. Chula Vista, CA 83 Kanne, Todd WR 5-7 162 So. Carroll, IA 30 Williams, Pat RB 5-11 196 Fr. Boca Raton, FL Karmeris, Joe RB-LB 6-0 191 Fr. Burbank, IL 18 Williams, Robert LB 5-10 205 Fr. Boca Raton, FL 23 Killins, Pete CB 5-9 180 Sr. Massillon, OH 92 Yount, Dave NT 6-2 233 Jr. Altoona, IA 3 King, Ron SS 6-0 215 Sr. Phoenix, AZ. Kolthoff, Ken OG 6-3 245 Fr. Cedar Falls, IA 52 Lewis, Jim DT 6-2 254 Jr. Beloit, WI How Ya Say 'Em 78 Long, Troy NT 6-1 245 Sr. Iowa Falls, IA 57 Lynch, John LB 6-1 205 So. Dubuque, IA Masaniai, Jeff Bratschie - Brat-she Mike McAreavy - Mac-uh-reevy Tyrone LB 6-1 215 Fr. Salt Lake City, UT Jeff Buss - Bus Clay Netusil - Ne-Too-sill 16 McAreavy, Mike ws 6-1 183 Jr. Marion, IA Jim Cappaert - Cap-urt Troy Peden - Pea-dun Doug Friess- Freeze Al Speicher - Spik-er Darryl Goree- Gor-ee Mark Steines - Stine-us Chris Hegg - Hayg Terry Szopinski - Zo-Pin-ski Todd Kanne - Kay-knee Henry Terrill - Ter-Rel Joe Karmeris - Car-Mare-us John Waskosky - Was-Cause-ski Ken Kolthoff - Koll-toff

19 Panther Newcomers

Brad Alberts, linebacker, 6-2, 230, freshman, Paullina, IA Ken Kolthoff, offensive guard, 6-3, 245, freshman, Cedar ... A two-time lst team All-State and All-Conference pick from Falls, IA ... A first team IDPA All-Stater, Des Moines Register Paullina High School ... Also a basketball letterman, averag­ Elite Team, first team All-Conference, first team All-Big Five ing about 20 points his senior year. selectee ... 1983 Big Eight wrestling champion. Andre Alston, running back, .6-2, 215, junior, Alexandria, Tyrone Masaniai, linebacker, 6-1, 215, freshman, Salt Lake VA ... An All-Conference selection at Arizona Western Junior City, UT . .. Prepped at West High School where he was a first College In Yuma. team All-City and All-State selection. Gerald Best, defensive end, 6-2, 210, freshman, Chicago, IL Mark McClelland, defensive end, 6-4, 205, freshman, . . . Prepped at Simeon High School where he was an All­ Ankeny, IA ... An All-Conference and first team Class 4A Des Conference selection. Moines Register selection. Carl Boyd, running back, 5-7, 170, freshman, Chicago, IL Ken Morrison, running back, 5-10, 175, freshman, Moline, ... Helped lead Julian High School to the 1982 City Champi­ IL . .. A two-time All-Metro pick ... Rushed for 985 yards his onship ... Scored 25 touchdowns ... A national honor soci­ senior year ... A district 100 meter champion. ety student, he was one of 15 students to represent the City of Terry Orth, defensive lineman, 6-0, 225, freshman, Cedar Chicago. Falls, IA ... Third team IDPA All-Stater and a first team All­ Marty Bruder, wide receiver, 6-0, 185,junior, Sibley, IA ... Conference pick ... a 1983 Big Eight heavyweight wrestling The league's leading receiver at Iowa Central and was named to champion. the All-Conference team. Tracy Patterson, offensive tackle, 6-5, 275, freshman, Madi­ Ray Cook, defensive end, 6-3, 220, freshman, Burbank, IL son, WI ... A 1980 first team All-State selection .. . Played in ... An All-Area and All-Conference pick and three-year starter the Wisconsin All-Star Shrine Game ... Was recruited by at Reavis High School, an Illinois state champion. major colleges In 1980 . . . Has been attending Madison Area Anthony Crawford, defensive end, 6-3, 245, freshman, Chi­ Technological. cago, IL ... An All-City (Blue Division}, All-Area and All-Sec- Troy Peden, center, 6-4, 215, freshman, Ottumwa, IA ... A tion pick two straight years at Gage Park High School ... Was four-sport letterman (football, baseball, track, basketball) at selected to play in the Public League All-Star Game ... A team Ottumwa High School ... Was voted his team's Lineman of the captain. Year. Jim Fuller, offensive tackle, 6-4, 235, freshman, Wisconsin Scott Rampy, quarterback, 6-1, 195, freshman, Hannibaf, Rapids, WI ... Attended Lincoln High School where he was a MO ... An All-District and All-Area pick ... Threw for 1,200 two-year All-Conference pick ... Also was a second team All­ yards and rushed for 300 more last season at Hannibal High Stater ... Selected to play in the Wisconsin All-Star Shrine School ... Led his squad to a 10-0 mark in 1981 .. . A 35-inch Game. vertical jumper who placed third In 1982's state high jump Gene Hanks, offensive tackle, 6-7, 256,junior, Hemingford, competition with a 6-8 effort ... Also plays basketball and NE ... An All-Conference pick at Iowa Central. averaged around 15 points last season. James Hutchings, wide receiver, 6-2, 177, junior, San Fran­ Leonard Robinson, comerback, 5-9, 175 ,junior, Savannah, cisco, CA . .. Caught 46 passes in seven games ... His team's GA . .. Attended Arizona Western Junior College two years ... Most Valuable Player ... An All-State selection as a prep in Prepped at Groves High School where he was an All-Conference Oakland, CA. 4A pick . . . Lettered In football, baseball and basketball. Jim Kaiser, center, 6-4, 220, freshman, Lacrosse, WI . .. An Marlo Sanders, wide receiver, 5-10, 168,junior, Wichita, KS offensive and defensive All-Conference selection two straight ... Leading receiver In the nation in yards per catch at Garden years and a first team All-State center ... Selected to play in the City (KS) Junior College. Wisconsin Shrine All-Star Game. Mike Smith, quarterback, 5-11, 190, freshman, Medant, FL Joe Karmerls, running back, linebacker, 6-0, 191, freshman, . .. An All-Stater from Wakulla High Scl~ool which won the Burbank, IL ... Named an All-Area back his senior year at state championship twice in the past three years ... Threw 20 Reavis High School, a state championship team . .. Scored 23 touchdowns each of the last two years ... Also was a team touchdowns his final prep season and rushed for 120 yards In leader on defense. the state title game ... A pro prospect in baseball. Al Speicher, offensive tackle, 6-4, 278,junior, Brockway, PA ... An All-Conference pick and district shot put champion at Independence Junior College. Bob Storbeck, defensive end, 6-3, 195, freshman, Moline, IL ... A first team All-Metro pick as a tight end ... Caught 34 passes for 547 yards at Moline High School. Bryan Taylor, wide receiver, 5-11, 180, freshman, Chula Vista, CA . . . Lettered in football, basketball and track at Chula Vista High School ... Was an All-Metro pick In both football and basketball. Henry Terrill, offensive tackle, 6-4, 210, freshman, Daven­ port, IA ... A first team All-Metro selection at Central High School. ·Kevin Willard, quarterback, 6-5, 200, freshman, Chula Vista, CA ... Lettered in football, basketball and baseball. An All-South Bay selection in both football and basketball ... Player of the Year in both sports.

20 Recapping 1982 Game-By-Game

Drake40,NORTHERNIOWA13 NORTHERN IOWA 10, Southwest Christensen pass to save a possible EIU Sept. 4 ... Missouri State 0 touchdown. 1\vo Kevin Staple fumbles In the second Des Moines, IA ••. Attendance Sept.11 ... quarter set up both UNI scores. Jim Span! 16,650 Cedar Falls, IA ... Attendance recovered the first fumble on Eastern's 29 Eighty-five degree temperatures and the 11,715 and linebacker Mark Wilson recovered physical play of Drake's defense spelled doom UNI won Its first game of the young season another loose ball on Eastern's 49. A 14-yard for UNI's 1982 season opener In Des Moines when It defeated Southwest Missouri State sack by Johnson saved another EIU threat and extended the Panthers' opening game 10-0 In the Mid-Continent Conference just before the half ended. losing streak to four. opener. It was the first shutout for the Pan­ UNI offensive turnovers In the second half Drake jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first thers since they defeated the same team 41-0 allowed Eastern to tie the game. In the third quarter when Tae Kim connected on a 29- In the UNI-Dome two years previous. quarter, Miller was Intercepted by Ortega yard field goal - his first college try. Kim, UNI didn't get on the scoreboard until the Jackson who returned the ball 39 yards to trying to fill the shoes of departed Henrik second quarter when sophomore quarter­ UNI's 42. Three plays later, Christensen Mike-Mayer, had little trouble when he later back Larry Miller threw a 34-yard pass to threw a 29-yard scoring pass to back Wes kicked field goals from 40 yards (twice) and split end Darryl Goree. Kicker Steve Nixon. In the fourth quarter, a bobbled snap was successful on all four point-after Schonert was successful on the extra point on a punt allowed Eastern to take over on attempts. Ron Daemen rubbed salt In the and the half ended with the Panthers leading UNI's 17 but an Interception by Wilson again wound when he kicked a 48-yarder for the 7-0. saved a score by running deep Into Eastern's final scoring of the day. The Panthers' only other scoring came territory. The return was nullifed by a UNI The Panthers were still in the game In the with 3:49 left In the third period when clip. Eastern kicked a 28-yatd field goal with third quarter. After Kim kicked his first field Schonert connected on a 35-yard field goal, 7:29 left In the game. but failed on a 24-yard goal, UNI sophomore quarterback Larry Mil­ his first attempt this season. field goal attempt with 4:05 left. ler, In his first varsity start, scored' on a five­ It was a defensive battle. SMS generated Miller, who left the game In the fourth yard run but Steve. Schonert, kicking into only 234 yards total offense and UNI did only quarter with a sprained knee, completed 12 the wind, failed on the extra point. Drake slightly better with 238. Miller continued his of 22 passes with one Interception for 152 scored three more times before Miller threw a consistency In the passing department, com­ yards. Sophomore Jeff Stelk, playing his first 16-yard pass to fullback Mark Goff for UNI's pleting 14 of20 passes for 153 yards. He was varsity game, was two of four for 17 yards. only other scoring. not Intercepted, although Stephn McNeal 1 2 3 4 Drake held UNI to 91 yards rushing while had a Miller pass stripped from his hands for Score by Quarters O O 7 3 10 the Bulldogs, with the help of Amero Ware's an Intercepted fumble. Miller's leading Eastern Illinois IOWA 0 10 0 0 10 130 on the ground, ran for 310 yards. Miller receiver was Goree for the second week In a NORTHERN completed 15 of 24 passes for 181 yards and row with three catches for 79 yards and the Game Statistics EW UNI was Intercepted once. Drake used three one TD. First Downs 13 16 Net Yards Rushing 84 66 quarterbacks but starter GaryYagelskl, com­ Score by Quarters , 1 2 3 4 Attempts 46 39 ing back from his second knee surgery In two Southwest Miaaoud Yards Passing 167 169 years, was 19 of 31 passes for 227 yards. State 0 0 0 0 0 Net Completed 15 14 Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 NORTHERN IOWA 0 7 3 0 10 Attempted 31 26 NORTHERN IOWA 0 6 7 0 13 Game Statistics SMS UNI Drake 3 10 10 17 40 Had Intercepted 2 1 First Downs 12 15 Tutal Offense 251 235 Game Statistics DU UNI Net Yards Rushing 161 85 Plays-Rush, Pass 77 65 First Downs 31 10 Attempts 53 40 Return Yardage 114 87 , Net Yards Rushing 283 75 Net Yards Passing 73 153 Punts 64 20 Attempts 55 30 Completed 6 14 Kickoffs 11 55 Net Yards Passing 257 181 Attempted 19 20 Interceptlons 39 12 Completed 22 15 Had Intercepted 1 0 Punting (No./Ave.) 8/45 10/39.3 Attempted 35 24 Total Offense 234 238 Penalties (No./Yds. l 9/91 8/79 Had Intercepted 1 1 Plays-Rush, Pass 72 60 fumbles (No./Lost) 4/2 4/2 Total Offense 540 256 Return Yardage 13 69 Plays-Rush, Pass 90 54 Punts 4 47 Scoring Summary Return Yardage 91 132 Kickoffs 0 22 UNI 14-yd. pass from Larry Miller to Craig Punts 25 0 Interceptions 9 0 Nordlie (Steve Schonert PAT-Good) Kickoffs 68 123 Punting (No./Ave.) 7/42.4 7/39 UNI 37-yd. field goal by Schonert Interceptions 8 9 Penalties (No./Yds. l 6/31 3/35 EW 29-yd. pass from Jeff Christensen to Punting (No./Ave.) 1127.0 32.8/6 Fumbles (No./Lost) 211 3/3 Wes Nixon (Dave Strauch PAT-Good) Penalties (No./Yds.) 6/40 8/65 EW 28-yd. field goal by Strauch Fumbles (No./Lost) 2/2 6/2 Scoring Summary Miller to Darryl Scoring Summary UNI 34-yd. pass from Larry Western Illinois 9, NORTHERN PAT-Good) DU 29-yd. field goal by Tae Kim Goree (Steve Schonert IOWA 21 UNI 5-yd. run by Larry Miller (Steve UNI 35-yd. field goal by Schonert Oct. 2 ... Schonert PAT-No Good) Cedar Falls, IA ••• Attendance 8,707 DU 40-yd. field goal by Kim Eastern Illinois 10, NORTHERN Northern Iowa held onto Its lead In the DU 4-yd. run by Amero Ware (Kim PAT­ IOWA 10 Mid-Continent Conference with Its 21-9 win Good) Sept. 25 ... over Western Illinois. UNI jumped out to a DU 40-yd. field goal by Kim Cedar Falls, IA ••. Attendance quick 14-0 lead In the first quarter when full­ UNI 16-yd. pass from Miller to Mark Goff 10,726 back James Vaughn scored from three yards (Schonert PAT-Good) Once again, the Northern Iowa defense out with 7:33 remaining. The eventual score DU 15-yd. run by Ware (Kim PAT-Good) rose to the occasion with a spectacular effort, was helped along with a roughing-the-passer DU 7-yd. pass from GaryYagelskl to Mike holding Eastern Illinois, the league favorite, call against Western and a pass Interference Williams (Kim PAT-Good) to only 251 yards total offense. call on the five yardline. DU 3-yd. run by Greg Ostrowski (Kim UNI jumped out to a 10-0 halftime lead on The Panthers scored again on their next PAT-Good) a 14-yard pass from Larry Miller to Craig possession after Stephn Ms:Neal gained 36 DU 48-yd. field goal by Ron Daemen Nordlie and a 37-yard field goal by Steve yards and Larry Miller threw a 40-yard toss to Schonert. The first quarter went scoreless. Darryl Goree. Vaughn this time went Into the On UNI's second possession, Miller fumbled end zone from one yard out. at Eastern's 35 but three plays later, defen­ The Panthers had a goalline stand with a sive end Jim Johnson Intercepted a Jeff little under four minutes remaining In the 21 half. Western drove from its own 21 down to run. UNI quarterback Larry Miller threw his NORTHERN IOWA 17, Southeast UNI's one but couldn't cross the line. On its first interception four plays later and the Missouri State 20 next possession, Western missed a 50-yard Vandals capitalized by scoring on a one-yard Oct. 16 ... field goal attempt. run with 6:55 left in the quarter. On only the Cape The Leathernecks were intercepted by second play from Girardeau, MO ... Attendance scrimmage. Miller again 1,200 UNI defensive back Tom Jones on their first was intercepted by the exact same Vandal The Southeast Missouri State possession of the third quarter but UNI's and Idaho put three more points on the Indians had a major upset in mind as they downed offense was sputtering and Western came scoreboard via a 28-yard field goal for a 17-0 Northern Iowa 20-17 back to score its first points of the game on a first quarter lead. with the winning score coming on a 27-yard field 24-yard field goal. The drive, which started at UNI kicker Steve Schonert, who had been goal by Steve Williams with :02 left in the game. the WlU 43, was helped along by a roughing­ hitting 55 and 60-yard field goals in pre­ The Indians took a 10-0 lead in the the-kicker penalty and an offside and pass game warmups. failed on a 45-yard attempt first quarter. Southeast scored with interference call against UNI. at the end of the first period and only three 11 :47 left in the first period on a 28-yard field goal and Western tried and failed on a 44-yard field plays into the second period, Idaho went 72 after UNI tailback Chris Miliner goal after a Panther fumble was recovered by yards in only three plays to take a 24-0 lead. fumbled the ball away on the Indian seven yardline, the WIU on the UNI 27. UNI was threatening Two series later, a nine-yard TD pass gave it Indians again drove again two series later but UNI reserve quar­ 31 points at the half. the length of the field and made it 10-0 when quarterback Jim terback, Jeff Stelk, was intercepted inside UNI seemed to be much more organized in Prestwood threw a 28-yard TD pass Western's 20 yardline. The Leathernecks the second half. Miller fumbled a snap to Chip from Forte. scored their only touchdown on the n ext center on the Panthers' second possession in The Panthers' first series on a one-yard scamper by the quarter­ the third period but three plays later UNI got score came with 8:46 left in the h alf when sophomore quarterback back after UNI was again called for pass the ball back after an Idaho fumble. However. Larry Miller connected with interference on the 18. Their two-point con­ neither team was able to score. Darryl Goree on a 19-yard scoring toss. They took the lead on version pass failed. UNI got down to Idaho's 25 yardline early . another Miller pass to Carlyn Jackson with UNI got the last word, however, when In the fourth quarter but failed to convert on 1 :48 left in the half and on Chris Miliner broke free from four separate a fourth-and-one situation. The Panthers a 33-yard field goal by Steve Schonert with :08 left for a 17-10 tacklers and ran 37 yards for a TD with only got the ball back after recovering anoth er halftime lead. :21 seconds left in the game. Vandal fumble and that set up UNI's first Southeast tied the Miller, before leaving the game for a little score, an 18-yard toss from Miller to Carlyn game with 1:24 left in the third period on a seven-yard run by while in the fourth quarter, completed 10 of Jackson. UNI recovered another Idaho fum­ Mar­ vin Johnson and a 42-yard field goal attempt 17 passes for 132 yards. Miliner was the lead­ ble on the very next play which led to UNI's by UNI was wide to the right with ing rusher with 63 yards on nine carries and only other score, a 13-yard TD pass from Jim 7:33 left in the game. Goree once again was the top receiver with Young to Darryl Goree. Young had relieved Williams' field goal lifted Southeast two catches for 54 yards. UNI used seven Miller earlier in the series and in his first Mis­ ouri to 2-4-1 overall. The Panthers' lack receivers in total. varsity start, completed five of nine passes luster display produced very few positive notes Score by Quarters 1 2 for 61 yards. 3 4 except for the defensive play of linebacker Western Illinois 0 6 9 Stephn McNeal piled up the most yardage 0 3 Mark Wilson who intercepted two of Prest­ NORTHERN IOWA for a back that season in a s ingle game by 14 0 0 7 2 1 wood's passes. Miller completed on carrying the ball 18 times for 92 yards. ly 16 of 33 Game Statistics WW UNI passes for 212 yards and tailback Stephn First Downs 12 17 Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 McNeal was UNI's leading rusher the second Net Yards Rushing 78 158 Idaho 17 14 0 7 3 8 week in a row with 80 yards on 19 carries. Attempts 31 NORTHERN IOWA 0 0 0 13 13 53 Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Net Yards Passing 86 132 Game Statistics UI UNI NORTHERN IOWA 0 17 0 0 17 Completed 11 10 First Downs 25 19 Southeast Missouri 10 0 7 3 20 Attempted 35 18 Net Yards Rushing 110 119 Game Statistics SEMO Had Intercepted 2 1 Attempts 40 41 UNI First Downs 20 Total Offense 164 290 Net Yards Passing 323 190 17 Net Yards Rushing Plays-Rush, Pass 66 71 Completed 23 17 89 149 Attempts 34 46 Return Yardage 81 49 Attempted 36 36 Net Yards Passing 282 212 Punts 14 5 Had Intercepted 0 3 Completed 25 Kickoffs 13 40 Total Offense 433 309 16 Attempted 32 Interceptions 54 4 Plays-Rush, Pass 76 77 34 Had Intercepted 3 Punting (No./Ave.) 8138.6 9/36.5 Return Yardage 77 100 1 Total Offense 371 36 Penalties (No./Yds. l 3/21 8/81 Punts 32 8 1 Plays-Rush, Pass 66 Fumbles (No./Lost) 2/0 3/1 Kickoffs 14 92 80 Return Yardage 149 69 Scoring Summary Interceptions 31 0 Punts 24 13 UNI 3-yd. run by James Vaughn (Steve Punting (No./Ave.) 6/31.3 7/28.4 Kickoffs 120 3 7 Schonert PAT-Good) Penalties (No./Yds. l 9/74 115 Interceptions 5 19 UNI 1-yd. run by Vaughn (Schonert PAT­ Fumbles (No./Lost) 613 3/1 Punting (No./Ave.) 3/41 6/38.5 Good) Scoring Summary Penalties (No./Yds. l 2/30 111125 WW 24-yd. field goal by Mike Fog le UI 3-yd. run by Wally Jones (Tim Fumbles (No./Lost) 2/1 2/1 WW 1-yd. run by Tom Pence (Pence Pass-No McMonigle PAT-Good) Scoring Summary Good) UI 1-yd. run by Ken Hobart (McMonigle SEMO 28-yd. UNI 37-yd. run by Chris Mlliner (Schonert PAT-Good) field goal by Steve Williams SEMO 28-yd. pass from PAT-Good ) UI 28-yd. field goal by McMonlgle Jim Prestwood to Chip Forte (Jeff Wittenborn UI 61-yd. pass from Hobart to Jones PAT­ Idaho 38, NORTHERN IOWA 13 Good) (McMonigle PAT-Good) Oct. 9 ... UNI 19-yd. pass from Larry Miller to UI 9-yd. pass from Hobart to Kurt Vest­ Dar­ Cedar Falls, ryl Goree (Steve IA . .. Attendance man (McMonlgle PAT-Good) Schonert PAT­ Good) 11,438 UNI 18-yd. pass from Larry Miller to Carlyn UNI 26-yd. pass from Miller Scoring on their first four possessions, Jackson (Steve Schonert PAT-Good) to Carlyn Jackson (Schonert PAT-Good) the Idaho Vandals spoiled UNI's Homecom­ UNI 13-yd. pass from Jim Young to Darryl UNI 33-yd. field ing activities with a 38-13 victory. Idaho had Goree (Young Pass-No Good) goal by Schonert SEMO 7-yd. run by Marvin Johnson a 31-0 halftime lead, the exact same score in UI 17-yd. pass from Hobart to Brian Allen (Wit­ tenborn PAT-Good) last year's first half. with the help of two UNI (McMonigle PAT-Good) Interceptions. SEMO 27-yd. field goal by Williams Idaho had little trouble establishing its offense with Its first score coming with 12:45 remaining In the first quarter on a th ree-yard

22 Northern Michigan 14, NORTHERN UNI 36-yd. field goal by Schonert UNR 49-yd. field goal by Zendejas IOWA33 UNI 28-yd . field goal by Schonert UNR 28-yd . field goal by Zendejas Oct. 23 ... UNI 62-yd. pass from Miller to Craig Nord­ UNR 16-yd. pass from Sperbeck to Williams Cedar Falls, IA ... Attendance 6,369 lie (Schonert PAT-Good) (Zendejas PAT-No Good) It could have been a long night in the UNI­ UNI 13-yd. run by Chris Millner (Miller UNR 2-yd. run by Sperbeck (Zendejas PAT­ Dome when Northern Michigan, ranked Pass-No Good) Good) sixth in the nation in Divis ion II , jumped out to a 14-0 first period lead but the Panthers NORTH ERN IOWA 0, NORTHERN IOWA 7, North Dakota rebounded and closed ranks to shut the Nevada-Reno 37 State 12 Wildcats out the remainder of the game and Oct. 3 0 . . . Nov. 6 ... take the win, 33-14. Reno, NV ... Attendance 2,600 Fargo, ND ... Attendance 6 ,100 NMU scored first with 14:43 still showing It might have been the worst offensive Northern Iowa took a 7-6 halftime lead on the clock in the first quarter when UNI's showing for a UNI team in the s chool's his­ over second-ranked NCAA II North Dakota Steve Harris fumbled the opening kickoff tory when Nevada-Reno held the Panthers to State but the Bison held on for a 12-7 win, return and two plays later, NMU's George a total of27 yards offense while piling up 530 handing UNI its second s traight loss and Works went 24 yards for the score. The Wild­ yards in Its own cause on a rain-soaked day. dropping the Panthers to 3-5-1 overall. cats scored again on their third possession. UNI was coming off an impressive 33-14 NDS scored on Its first possession of the capping a 64-yard drive in 13 plays with a win over Northern Michigan and went west afternoon on a Mark Luedtke 27-yard field five-yard TD pass. The Panthers fumbled to Reno hoping to improve upon its even goal with 10:52 on the clock. UNI answered again on their next possession but a 45-yard mark of 3-3-1, but a 37-0 beating by the Wolf on the next series and drove 79 yards in 11 field goal attempt by NMU was wide right. Pack forced the Panthers to fight back to be plays, capped off by a two-yard run by Chris The rest of the game basically was all UNI. even again. Millner. Steve Schonert's point after attempt Defensive back Franchot Yancey recovered a The Panthers held Reno to a 0-0 deadlock gave the Panthers a 7-3 first quarter lead. Works' fumble but a 42-yard field goal in the first quarter but not without some Luedtke's 41-yard field goal with 13:21 left attempt by Steve Schonert was short. UNI lucky breaks. Reno's first scoring attempt on In the half pulled the Bison to within one quarterback Larry Miller was inter~epted on its first possession was nullified because of a point at intermission and the third quarter the next series but NMU couldn't capitalize holding penalty and with 11 :47 left on the went scoreless. However, the Bison came and the Panthers gut their first points on the clock, UNI's Doug Friess intercepted a Mar­ back to score the winning TD when quarter­ board when Miller threw 11 yards to Kirk shall Sperbeck pass. With 7:13 remaining in back Mark Nellermoe ran two yards with Hobbs. the first period, Reno's national leading 12:00 left In the game. His two-point conver­ UNI intercepted two NMU passes on con­ kicker, Tony Zendejas, missed a 38-yard field sion attempt failed. The Panthers had at secutive possessions and with 3 :09 left in the goal. About three minutes later, UNI's John least one good chance to take the lead back half, fullback James Vaughn ran 45 yards for Root got in the way of a Reno punt when the when they got down to the NDS seven yard­ UNI's second score. UNI went ahead 17-14 ball touched his foot and the Wolf Pack line. But a delay of game penalty and a quar­ with seven seconds left In the half when recovered the ball on the Panther 13. The terback sack stopped the drive and Schonert Schonert booted a 36-yard field goal. Panthers couldn't capitalize on one other missed a 30-yard field goal with 7 :28 remain­ The Panthers scored twice in the third Reno turnover. Noseguard Mark Salz ing in the game. period, first on a 28-yard field goal and sec­ recovered a Sperbeck fumble on the 12. Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ond on a 62-yard scoring toss from Miller to The remaining three quarters were all NORTHERN IOWA 7 0 0 0 7 Craig Nordlie. Backup tailback Chris Millner Nevada. The Wolf Pack went ahead 21-0 at North Dakota State 3 3 0 6 12 rounded out the scoring in the fourth quar­ intermission on two passing touchdowns Game Statistics NDS UNI ter on a 13-yard run with 10:4 7 left in the and two field goals. Sperbeck ran for a two­ First Downs 18 11 game. point conversion on the first score. Reno had Net Yards Rushing . 281 165 Miller, who was 10 of 12 passing in the another TD called back due to a motion Attempts 64 42 first half, ended the game with 16 of 29 penalty and the second TD was set up by a Net Yards Passing 26 89 passes for 276 yards. Millner was UNI's first bad UNI snap on a punt with Reno recovering Completed 1 9 ' 100-yard rusher this season. carrying the on UNI's 11 . UNI quarterback Larry Miller was Attempted 10 21 ball 22 times for 126 yards. The leading ejected from the game just before the end of Had Intercepted 1 1 receiver was Nordlie with six catches for 140 the half for exchanging words with a referee Total Offense 307 254 yards. and freshman Jim Young and sophomore Plays-Rush, Pass 74 63 Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Jeff Stelk could do little to move the ball In Return Yardage 11 113 the second half. Northern Michigan 14 0 0 0 14 Punts 4 28 NORTHERN IOWA 0 17 10 6 33 Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Kickoffs 0 52 Game Statistics NMU UNI NORTHERN IOWA 0 0 0 0 0 Interceptions 7 33 First Downs 15 22 Nevada-Reno 0 2 1 9 7 37 Punting (No./Ave.) 5/47.4 7/41.4 Net Yards Rushing 93 190 Game Statistics UNR UNI Penalties (No./Yds.) 3/18 5/33 Attempts 33 41 First Downs 27 3 Fumbles (No./Lost) 4/1 110 Net Yards Passing 163 276 Net Yards Rushing 220 - 45 Scoring Summary Completed 17 16 Attempts 55 23 NDS 27-yd. field goal by Mark Luedtke Attempted 38 29 Net Yards Passing 310 72 UNI 2-yd. run by Chris Millner (Steve Had Intercepted 2 2 Completed 21 11 Schonert PAT-Good) Total Offense 256 466 Attempted 37 22 NDS 41-yd. field goal by Luedtke Plays-Rush, Pass 71 70 Had Intercepted 2 1 NDS 2-yd. run by Mark Nellermoe (Neller­ Return Yardage 118 78 Total Offense 530 27 moe Ru n-No Good) Punts 41 21 Plays-Rush, Pass 92 45 Kickoffs 69 54 Return Yardage 68 94 Interceptlons 8 3 Punts 40 0 South Dakota 24, Punting (No./Ave.) 9/37 6/36 Kickoffs 25 94 NORTHERN IOWA 41 Penalties (No./Yds.) 7/61 8/59 Interceptions 3 0 Nov. 13 ... Fumbles (No./Lost) 111 4/2 Punting (No./Ave.) 2/28.5 10/38.1 Cedar Falls, IA •• • Attendance Scoring Summary Penalties (No./Yds.) 8190 6/62 12,567 NMU 24-yd. run by George Works (Mario Fumbles (No./Lost) 3/1 2/2 Mom and Dad were proud. The Panth ers, Ferretti PAT-Good) Scoring Summary including 22 seniors playing their final home NMU 5-yd. pass from Tom Bertoldi to John UNR 63-yd. pass from Marshall Sperbeck to game, downed Sou th Dakota 41-24 in front Casanova (Ferretti PAT-Good) Alphonso Williams (Sperbeck Run­ of 12,567 fans In the annual•Parents' Night UNI 11-yd. pass from Larry Miller to Kirk Good) game. Hobbs (Steve Schonert PAT-Good) UNR 30-yd. field goal by Tony Zendejas UNI jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead UNI 45-yd. pass from Miller to James UNR 15-yd. pass from Sperbeck to Williams on a one-yard pass from Larry Miller to Rick Vaughn (Schonert PAT-Good) (Zendejas PAT-Good) Nelson and a 35-yard field goal by Steve 23 Schonert. The Coyotes pulled to within seven Stan Sheriff announced his resignation Net Yards Rushing 194 24 midway through the second period on a field from coaching. Attempts 59 24 goal but UNI again increased the margin YSU took a 6-0 first quarter lead on a 29- Net Yards Passing 111 167 when Schonert kicked a 40-yard field goal. yard field goal and kicked two more field goals Completed 4 12 USD scored again before the end of the half before the Panthers got on the scoreboard in Attempted 13 30 on another field goal, still allowing UNI a 13-6 the second period on an 88-yard TD pass Had Intercepted 2 2 halftime advantage. from Larry Miller to Darryl Goree and a 27- Total Offense 305 191 The Panthers held USD scoreless in the yard interception return by Joe O'Brien. Plays-Rush, Pass 72 54 third period whlle putting seven more points However, the Penquins scored once more Return Yardage 220 107 on the board themselves with a 34-yard toss before the half to lead 16-13. Punts 127 8 from Miller to James Vaughn. Vaughn The second half was all Youngstown, Kickoffs 79 65 scored again early in the fourth quarter on a scoring on a 54-yard pass in the third quar­ Interceptions 14 34 one-yard run, increasing UNI's lead to 27-6. ter and another field goal in the final period. Punting (No./Ave.) 5/37.8 10/39.7 After that, each team exchanged scores, with Youngstown piled up 305 yards in total Penalties (No./Yds.) 3/21 6/40 the Coyotes wrapping up their 1982 season offense as compared to UNI's 191 yards. UNl's Fumbles (No./Lost) 5/2 3/2 with three touchdown passes. However, all passing stats were perhaps the worst of the Scoring Summary three of their two-point conversion attempts entire season. Miller completed only seven of YSU 29-yd. field goal by Paul McFadden failed. UNI scored twice more - on a one­ 19 passes and had one ball swiped and the YSU 35-yd. field goal by McFadden yard run by Davey Lewis and a 61-yard sprint two other signal callers had little luck to YSU 41-yd. field goal by McFadden by Mark Goff. improve the situation. Also, UNI gained only UNI 88-yd. pass from Larry Miller to Darryl Miller was exceptional, completing 24 of 24 yards on the ground while YSU's Paris Goree (Steve Schonert PAT-Good) 32 passes for 274 yards, two yards short of Wicks scampered for 139 of his club's 194 UNI 27-yd. interception return by Joe his season high against Northern Michigan. yards rushing. O'Brien (UNI Pass-No Good) His leading receiver was Carlyn Jackson who Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 YSU 81-yd. punt return by Robert Thomp­ caught seven passes for 98 yards. Goff, who NORTHERN IOWA 0 13 0 0 13 son (McFadden PAT-Good) had played in only four games, was the lead­ Youngstown State 6 10 6 3 25 USU 54-yd. pass from Mike Sloe to Jeff Pat­ ing rusher with the help of his TD run with Game Statistics YSU terson (Ed Gulas Run-No Good) three carries for 84 yards. UNI First Downs 16 7 YSU 30-yd. field goal by McFadden Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 South Dakota 0 6 0 18 24 NORTHERN IOWA 10 3 7 21 41 Game Statistics USD UNI Final 1982 Statistics First Downs 22 26 AVE AVE Net Yards Rushing 80 259 BEST PASSING G ATT COM INT % YDS GAME COMP Attempts 39 48 TD LG GAME Net Yards Passing 291 274 L,arry Miller 11 257 142 9 .553 1767 160.6 12.4 12 88 276 NMU Completed 21 24 Jeff Stelk 5 19 9 2 .474 70 14.0 7.8 0 13 47 YSU Attempted· 39 32 Jim Young 2 14 7 1 .500 78 39.0 11 .1 1 17 61 UI Had Intercepted 0 0 Steve Harris 11 1 0 0 .000 0 0.0 0 0 0 Total Offense 371 533 Chris Hegg 1 1 0 1 .000 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 Plays-Rush, Pass 78 80 UNI 11 292 158 13 .541 1915 174.1 12.1 13 88 276 NMU Return Yardage 10 44 OPP 11 325 166 16 .511 2089 189.9 12.6 13 63 310 UNA Punts 10 9 Kickoffs 0 35 AVE AVE BEST Interceptions 0 0 RUSHING G NO GAIN LOST NET PLAY GAME TD LG GAME Punting (No./Ave.) 6/41.8 2/45.5 Chris Miliner 115 479 24 455 4.0 41.4 3 37 126 NMU Penalties (No./Yds.) 5/35 5/47 11 Stephn McNeal 10 94 434 31 403 4.3 40.3 0 36 92 UI Fumbles (No./Lost) 111 4/2 James Vaughn 11 68 345 13 332 4.9 30.2 3 45 93 NOS Scoring Summary Steve Harris 11 39 123 8 115 2.9 10.5 0 14 16 USO UNI 1-yd. pass from Larry Miller to Rick Mark Goff 5 9 100 0 100 11 .1 20.0 0 61 84 USO Nelson (Steve Schonert PAT-Good) Rick Nelson 10 17 73 3 70 4.1 7.0 0 27 48 WIU UNI 35-yd. field goal by Schonert Davey Lewis 5 3 16 0 16 5.3 3.2 0 13 13 WIU USD 30-yd. field goal by Kurt Seibel Chris Hegg 1 1 0 6 6 - 6.0 - 6.0 . 0 - 6 - 6 YSU UNI 40-yd. field goal by Schonert Craig Nordlie 11 2 3 11 8 - 4.0 - 0.7 0 3 3 SMS USD 43-yd. field goal by Seibel Carlyn Jackson 11 1 0 14 - 14 - 14'. 0 - 1.3 0 - 14 - 14 YSU UNI 34-yd. pass from Miller to James Mike Johnson 11 2 0 26 - 26 - 13.0 - 2.4 0 - 9 - 9 USO Vaughn (Schonert PAT-Good) Jim Young 2 5 0 35 - 35 - 7.0 - 17.5 0 - 1 - 1 UI UNI 1-yd. run by Vaughn (Schonert PAT­ Jeff Stelk 5 6 0 40 - 40 - 6.7 - 8.0 0 - 3 - 3 USO Good) Larry Miller 11 67 138 257 - 119 - 1.2 - 10.8 1 12 21 NMU USD 37-yd. pass from Chris Daniel to Dan Leikvold (Leikvold Pass-No Good) UNI 11 429 1711 468 1243 2.9 113.0 9 61 259 USO UNI 1-yd. run by Davey Lewis (Schonert OPP 11 510 2061 388 1673 3.3 152.1 11 24 283 DU PAT-Good) USD 4-yd. pass from Daniel to Leikvold AVE AVE (Geoff Ebeling Run-No Good) TOTAL OFFENSE G NO RUSH PASS NET PLAY GAME TD UNI 61-yd. run by Mark Goff (Schonert Chris Miliner 11 115 455 0 455 4.0 41.4 3 PAT-Good) Stephn McNeal 10 94 403 0 403 4.3 40.3 0 USD 34-yd. pass from Daniel to Chris Corti­ James Vaughn 11 68 332 0 332 4.9 30.2 3 let (Daniel Pass-No Good) Steve Harris 11 40 115 0 115 2.9 10.5 0 Mark Goff 5 9 100 0 100 11.1 20.0 0 NORTHERN IOWA 13, Youngstown Rick Nelson 10 17 70 0 70 4.1 7.0 0 State 25 Davey Lewis 5 3 16 0 16 5.3 3.2 0 Nov.11 ... Chris Hegg 1 2 6 0 - 6 - 3.0 - 6.0 0 Youngstown, OH ... Attendance Craig Nordlie 11 2 8 0 - 8 - 4.0 - 0.7 0 3,912 Carlyn Jackson 11 1 - 14 0 - 14 -1 4.0 - 1.3 0 The season wrapped up with a heart­ Mike Johnson 11 2 - 26 0 - 26 - 13.0 - 2.4 0 breaking loss to Youngstown State, 25-13, Jim Young 2 19 - 35 78 43 2.3 21.5 1 one day after 23-year veteran Head Coach Jeff Stelk 5 25 - 40 70 30 1.2 14.0 0 Larry Miller 11 324 - 119 1767 1648 5.1 149.8 13 UNI 11 721 1243 1915 3158 4.4 287.1 20 24 Ave Ave PUNT KO RETURNS G No Yds Ave TD LG RECEIVING No Yds Play Game TD LG RETURNS G No Yds TD Ave LG Craig Nordlie 11 13 269 20.7 0 32 Darryl Goree 25 478 19.1 43.5 4 88 Craig Nordlie 11 17 119 0 7.0 27 Steve Harris 11 17 312 18.4 0 30 Carlyn Jackson 24 255 10.6 23.2 2 26 Steve Harris 11 2 19 0 9.5 13 Tom Roberts 11 1 8 8.0 0 8 Craig Nordlie 22 339 15.4 30.8 2 62 John Root 11 1 0 0 0.0 0 Mark Goff 5 1 0 0.0 0 0 Kirk Hobbs 18 234 13.0 23.4 1 31 Scott Owens 4 5 21 0 4.2 34 Ralph Clark 11 1 0 0.0 0 0 Chris Miliner 10 80 8.0 7.3 0 16 UNI 11 25 159 0 6.4 34 Scott Owens 4 5 80 16.0 0 22 Tom Roberts 23 164 7.1 14.9 0 24 OPP 11 42 385 1 9.2 81 UNI 11 38 669 17.6 0 32 Steve Harris 8 95 11 .9 8.6 0 19 James Vaughn 15 130 8.7 11 .8 2 45 OPP 11 16 399 24.9 0 43 INTERCEPTIONS No Yds TD Ave LG Stephn McNeal 4 33 8.3 3.3 0 12 Mark Goff 2 28 14.0 5.6 1 6 Ron King 1 9 0 9.0 9 PUNTING No Yds Ave BLK LG Jeff Buss 3 52 17.3 7.4 0 28 Doug Friess* 2 0 0 0.0 0 Mike Johnson 79 3000 38.0 0 59 Scott Owens 1 17 17.0 4.3 0 7 Jim Spani 1 0 0 0.0 0 Team 1 1 Rick Nelson 3 10 3.3 1.0 1 14 Mark Wilson 3 31 0 10.3 19 Jim Johnson 2 3 0 1.5 3 UNI 80 3000 37.5 0 59 UNI 158 1915 12.1 174.1 13 88 Tom Jones 2 4 0 2.0 4 OPP OPP 60 2421 40.4 0 59 166 2089 12.6 189.9 13 63 Joe Anderson 1 0 0 0.0 0 John Root 1 0 0 0.0 0 SCORING G TOR TOP 1XP 2XP FG s TP PIG Markel Oden 3 40 0 13.3 33 Larry Miller 11 0-2 6 0.5 Joe O'Brien 1 27 1 27.0 27 Steve Schonert 11 19-20 7-14 40 3.6 UNI* 17 114 1 6.7 33 - .. Mark Goff 5 1 12 2.4 OPP* 14 178 0 12.7 54 Darryl Goree 11 4 24 2.2 Craig Nordlie 11 2 12 1.1 *Includes intercepted fumble James Vaughn 11 3 2 30 2.7 Chris Miliner 11 3 18 1.6 SCORE BY QUARTERS Carlyn Jackson 11 2 12 1.1 1 2 3 4 Total Jim Young 2 0-1 0 0.0 UNI 31 73 27 47 178 Kirk Hobbs 10 6 0.6 OPP 53 64 42 70 229 Rick Nelson 10 6 0.6 Davey Lewis 5 6 1.2 TEAM STATISTICS UNI OPP Joe O'Brien* 11 6 0.5 First Downs 163 212 UNI* 11 9 13 19-20 0-3 7-14 0 178 16.2 By Rush 64 102 OPP** 11 11 13 17-18 1-7 20-27 0 229 20.8 By Pass 89 97 *Pass Interception Return (Youngstown State) By Penalty 10 13 **Punt Return (Youngstown State) Fumbles/Lost 35/18 32/15 Penalties/Yds. 69/631 61 /512

Defensive Statistics

Season QB Assist. PBU/D Total IC ST AT FF FR Pl BK Sack QB Sack Hurries Points Joe Anderson 4 32 84 2 1 2 647 Jeff Bratschie 3 8 Fred Bryan 1 13 73 Mike Daniels 3 14 4 1 124 Doug Friess 14 18 2 1 4 263 Joe Fuller 2 7 39 Randy Grundy 3 3 7 1 16 Brad Hayes 2 12 1 73 Mark Holmes 6 18 1 125 Jim Johnson 23 62 1 2 6 11 570 Tom Jones 15 32 2 2 13 364 Pete Killins 15 20 195 Ron King 2 18 Jim Lewis 11 13 3 3 2 179 Troy Long 14 4 18 Darryl Lyons 6 6 2 2 122 James McFadden 18 50 1 2 1 2 277 Joe O'Brien 11 27 5 1 3 2 233 Markel Oden 19 26 3 4 310 Dwayne Price 1 1 11 John Root 50 68 ' 10 687 Mark Salz 21 38 4 6 4 399 Jim Spani 2 3 14 91 Don Stewart 4 4 37 Terry Szopinski 7 7 33 Tom Weissenburger 2 1 1 26 Mark Wilson 2 33 86 2 4 2 6 2 12 846 Franchot Yancey 12 28 1 1 6 256

Bold Face returning athletes

25 The Mid-Continent Conference in 1982

Final S~dings Conference w L T All Games w L T Eastern Illinois 2 0 1 Eastern Illinois 11 1 1 Northern Iowa 2 0 1 Southwest Missouri State 5 6 0 Southwest Missouri State 1 2 0 Northern Iowa 4 6 1 Western Illinois 0 3 0 Western Illinois 2 8 0

Individual Stats Avg. Avg. Yds./ Rushing AH. Yds. Carry Game Punting No. Avg. Long Total Offense Rush Pass Total Ga 1. Kevin Staple, 1. Don Manzke, EIU 65 39.9 63 1. Jeff Christensen, EIU 2291012 4.4 92.0 2. Dale Etter, SMS 65 39.1 57 EIU -25 2270 2245 204.1 2. Danny Jenkins, 3. Ray Ferrier, WIU 34 38.4 59 2. Greg Arterburn, WIU 184 595 3.2 59.5 4. Dan Knuese, WIU 34 38.3 57 SMS 418 1309 1727 172.7 6. Chris Miliner, 5. Mike Johnson, UNI 79 38.0 59 3. Larry Miller, UNI -119 1767 1648 149.8 UNI 115 455 4.0 41.4 4. Brad Blakey, WIU -65 762 697 116.2 7. Stephn McNeal, Kickoff Returns No. Avg. LongTD 5. Kevin Staple, EIU 1012 0 1012 92.0 UNI 94 403 4.3 40.3 1. Jerome Stelly, WIU 24 23.1 86 1 9. James Vaughn, 2. Wes Nixon, EIU 8 23.0 43 0 UNI 68 332 4.9 30.2 Pts./ 3. Craig Nordlie, UNI 13 20.7 32 0 Scoring TD XPKXPS FG TP Ga 4. Dino Ivory, WIU 9 19.0 26 0 5. Steve Harris, UNI 17 18.4 30 0 1. Kevin Staple, EIU 13 0 0 0 76 7.1 Rec/ 2. Dave Strauch, EIU 0 30 0 13 69 6.3 Pass Receiving No. Yds. TD Ga Pass Interceptions No. Yds. TD 5. Steve Schonert, UNI 0 19 0 7 40 3.6 1. Lynn May, SMS 45 809 5 4.1 1. Randy Mccue, EIU 7 51 0 11. James Vaughn, UNI 5 0 0 0 30 2.7 6. Darryl Goree, 2. Percy Tompkins, WIU 4 97 0 14. Darryl Goree, UNI 4 0 0 0 24 2.2 UNI 25 478 4 2.3 3. Gary Bridges, EIU 3 47 0 10. Carlyn Jackson, 6. Markel Oden, UNI 3 40 0 UNI 24 255 2 2.2 8. Mark Wilson, UNI 3 31 0 12. Tom Roberts, Yds./ UNI 23 164 0 2.1 Passing AH. Comp. Pct. Yds. TD Int. Ga 13. Craig Nordlie, 1. Jeff Christensen, EIU 301 153 50.8 2270 21 14 206.4 UNI 22 339 2 2.0 2. Larry Miller, UNI 257 142 55.3 1767 12 9 160.6 3. Greg Arterburn, SMS 189 84 44.4 1309 8 14 130.9 4. Brad Blakey, WIU 130 63 48.5 762 1 10 127.0 5. Tom Pence, WIU 141 59 41 .8 608 2 10 86.9

Team Stats Yds./ Yds./ Rushing AH. Yds. Ga TD Rushing Defense AH. Yds. TD Ga 1. Southwest 1. Western Illinois 487 1618 23 161.8 Missouri 538 2025 184.1 18 2. Northern Iowa 510 1673 11 152.1 2. Eastern Illinois 508 1852 168.4 17 3. Southwest 3. Northern Iowa 429 1243 113.0 9 Missouri 470 1470 11 133.6 4. Western Illinois 363 656 65.6 7 4. Eastern Illinois 464 882 6 80.2 Yds./ Passing Defense AH.Comp. Pct. Yds. TD Int. Ga Yds./ 1. Southwest Passing AH.Comp. Pct. Yds. TD Int. Ga Missouri 251 124 49.4 1507 10 15 137.0 1. Eastern Illinois 309 154 49.8 2280 21 16 207.2 2. Eastern Illinois 299 134 44.8 1717 5 19 156.1 2. Northern Iowa 292 158 54.1 1915 13 13 174.1 3. Western Illinois 253 124 49.0 1738 6 11 173.8 3. Western Illinois 325 141 43.4 1679 6 24 167.9 4. Northern Iowa 325 166 51.1 2089 13 16 189.9 4. Southwest Missouri 226 104 46.0 1598 8 17 145.2 Yds./ Total Defense AH. Yds.Ave. Ga Yds./ 1. Northern Iowa 835 3762 4.5 342.0 Total Offense AH. Yds.Ave. Ga 2. Western Illinois 740 3356 4.5 335.6 3. Southwest 1. Eastern Illinois 817 4132 5.0 375.6 Missouri 721 2977 4.1 270.6 2. Southwest 4. Eastern Illinois 763 2599 3.4 236.3 Missouri 764 3623 4.7 329.4 3. Northern Iowa 721 3158 4.4 287.1 4. Western Illinois 688 2335 3.4 233.5

26 M-CC Records Tied or Broken in 1982 UNI Mid­ Continent Team Offense - Single Game Most Touchdown Passes Single Game: 6, Most Yards Passing: 409, Eastern Illinois Jeff Christensen , Eastern Illinois (vs. All-Conference (vs. Southwest Missouri) Kentucky State) Most Touchdown Passes: 6 , Eastern Illi­ Longest Touchdown Pass Play: 88 Selections nois (vs. Kentucky State) yards, Larry Miller to Darryl Goree, Most Points Scored: 73, Eastern Illinois Northern Iowa (vs. Youngstown (vs. Kentucky State) State) 1978- Most Touchdowns: 10, Eastern IJlinois Individual Pass Receiving First Team - Paul Christensen , (vs. Kentucky State) Most Yards Per Catch Season: 24.5, OT Most Safeties Scored: 2, Eastern Illinois Jer ry Wright, Eastern Illinois, 11 (vs. Kentucky State) games 1979- Team Defense - Single Game Records Tied First Team - K elly Ellis, TB Fewest Total Yards Allowed: -12, East­ Team Defense - Single Game ern Illinois (vs. Kentucky State) Most Passes Intercepted: 6, Eastern Illi­ Owen Dockter , DT Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed: -67, nois (vs. Southern Mississippi); Danny Todd, DB Eastern Illinois (vs. Kentucky State) Team Miscellaneous Second Team - D ave Ehrig, OT Team Defense - Season Most Consecutive Games Unbeaten: 13, Terry Lang, K ., Fewest Yards Rushing Allowed Per Eastern Illinois, 1981 (1) - 1982 (12, Ed Stratton, DE Game: 80.2 , Eastern Illinois, 11 including one tie) Dave Ramthun , DT games Individual Scoring Matt Spanjers, LB Fewest Points Allowed Per Game: 8 .8, Most Points Single Game: 30, Kevin Sta­ Eastern Illinois, 11 games ple, Eastern Illinois (vs. Kentucky Individual Total Offense . State) 1980- Most Yards One Game: 416, Jeff Chris­ Most Touchdowns Single Game: 5, Kevin First Team - Steve Schonert, K tensen , Eastern IJlinois (vs. South­ Staple, Eastern Illinois (vs. Kentucky Owen Dockter, DT west Missouri) State) Danny Todd, SS Individual Passing Most Touchdowns Accounted For Single Second Team - K en Harvey, SE Most Passing Yards Single Game: 409, Game: 6 , Jeff Christensen, Eastern Skip Eckhardt, OG Jeff Christensen, Eastern Illinois (vs. Illinois (vs. Kentucky State) Steve San don, QB Southwest Missouri) Most PAT-Kick Single Game: 9, Dave Chris Miliner, TB Most Con secutive Passes Without an Strauch, Eastern Illinois (vs. Ken­ Ed Stratton, DE Interception: 83, Jeff Christensen, tucky State) Eastern Illinois Dave Ramthun , DT Larry Formanek , LB J oh n Root, WS

1981- 1982 Mid-Continent All-Conference Players First Team - K en Harvey, SE Roger Schultz, OT S teve ~andon, QB Offensive Player of the Year- Jeff Chris­ Root, Northern Iowa; Mike Armentrout, S teve Schon ert, K tensen, Eastern Illinois Southwest Missouri State , John Root, WS Defensive Player of·the Year - Keith Punter - Don Manzke, Eastern Illinois Second Team Wojnowski, Eastern Illinois - K irk H obbs, WR Scott Ham Tight End - Jerry Wright, Eastern Illinois ilton, OG 2nd Team J erry Griffith, Split Ends - Jerome Stelly, Western Illi­ DE Tight End - Dwayne Harvey, Western Illi­ J oe Anderson, nois; Lynn May, Southwest Missouri State LB nois; Split Ends - Roger Holoman, East­ Player of Linemen - Steve Ingalls, Northern ern Illinois; Darryl Goree, Northern Iowa; the Year - Steve Sandon, QB Iowa; Alvin McMurray, Eastern Illinois; Bob Linemen - John Stadnik and Curt Norris, Eastern Illinois; Mike Carroll, South­ Westen, Western Illinois; Kent Lawrence, west Missouri State; George Tuzil, Eastern 1982- Eastern Illinois; Kevin Webster, Northern First Team - Steve Ingalls, OL Illinois Iowa; Mike Panko, Southwest Missouri Quarterback - Jeff Christensen, Eastern Steve Schonert, PK State; Quarterback - Greg Arterburn, Craig 'Nordlie, Ret. Illinois Southwest Missouri State; Running Backs Running Backs - Kevin Staple, Eastern Spec. -John Finders, Southwest Missouri State; Mark Salz, NG Illinois; Danny Jenkins, Western Illinois Wes Nixon, Eastern Illinois; Place Kicker Place Kicker - Steve Schonert, North­ Joh n Root, DB - Dave Strauch, Eastern Illinois; Defen­ Second Team - Darryl Goree, SE ern Iowa sive Linemen - Elvin Carmichael and Return Specialist - Craig Nordlie, Kevin Webster , OL Chris Nicholson, Eastern Illinois; Keith Mark Wilson, LB Northern Iowa Odehnal, Southwest Missouri State; Line­ Defensive Linemen - Keith Wojnowski, Joe Anderson, LB backers - Bill Moriarty, Southwest Mis­ Tom Jones, DB Eastern Illinois; James Johnson, Western souri State ; Mark Wilson and Joe Illinois; Mark Salz, Northern Iowa · Anderson, Northern Iowa; Todd Selke, Linebackers - Darrin Newbold, South­ Western Illinois; Backs - Robert Williams, west Missouri State; Greg Duncan, Eastern Eastern Illinois; Tom Jones, Northern Illinois; Pat Bayers, Western Illinois; Bill Iowa; Doug Neier and Robert Rycraw, Mines, Eastern Illinois Southwest Missouri State; Punter - Dale Backs - Randy McCue, Eastern Illinois; Etter, Southwest Missouri State. Percy Tompkins, Western Illinois; John

27 Opponents Series Vitals

Sept. 3 Drake University 7:30 p.m . Serles: 15-24-1 Last Game: 1982, Drake won 40-13 Sept. 10 At Indiana State 7:30 p.m. Series: First Meeting Sept. 17 At Southwest Missouri State 7:00 p.m. Series: 3-0 Last Game: 1982, UNI won 10-0 Sept. 24 Southern Illinois 7:30 p.m . Serles: 0-2 Last Game: 1966, SIU won 30-7 Oct. 1 At Western Illinois 1:30 p.m. Series: 6-5 Last Game: 1982, UNI won 21-9 Oct. 8 Wisconsin-Lacrosse 1:30 p.m. Series: First Meeting Oct. 15 At Eastern Illinois .. 1:30 p.m. Series: 4-2-1 Last Game: 1982, Tie 10-10 Oct. 22 Youngstown State 7:30 p.m . Series: 2-3 Last Game: 1982, YSU won 25-13 Oct. 29 At Northern Michigan 1:00 p.m. Series: 4-11 Last Game: 1982, UNI won 33-14 Nov. 5 At Central Missouri State 1:30 p.m. Series: First Meeting Nov. 12 Northwest Missouri State 7:30 p.m. Series: First Meeting

28 Drake University Southwest Missouri Game 1Sept3, 7 :30 p .m . Game 2 Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Cedar Falls, IA Terre Haute, IN State Generalinfonnation General Infonnation Game 3 Sept. 17, 7 p .m . Location: Des Moines, IA 50311 Location: Terre Haute, IN 47809 Springfield, MO Enrollment: 4,500 Enrollment: 12,500 General Infonnation Stadium: Drake Stadium (18,000) Stadium: Memorial Stadium (20,500) Location: Springfield, MO 65804 Colors: Blue and White Colors: Blue and White Enrollment: 16,000 Nickname: Bulldogs Nickname: Sycamores Stadium: Briggs Stadium (7,000) Conference: Missouri Valley (2-4) Conference: Missouri Valley (3-2) Colors: Maroon and White AD: Bob Karnes AD : Beanie Cooper Nickname: Bears Head Coach: Chuck Shelton Head Coach: Conference: Mid-Continent (1 -2) Years at Drake: Seventh (31-35-0) Years at Indiana State: Fourth (16-16-1 l AD: Bill Rowe Assistants: John Hancock, Bill Charles, Assistants: Steve Brickey, , Jerry Head Coach: Rich Johanningmeier Dennis Darnell, Jeff Martin, Chuck Lasko, Tim McGuire, Max Payne, Alvin Years at Southwest Missouri : Eighth Carrender, Tenny Dewey, Vergil Reynolds, Bob Turner (40-32-3) McKinzie, Bob Slowik Football Phone: 812-232-6311 ext. 5443 Assistants: Bill O'Neill, Butch Connor, Steve Football Phone: 515-271-3886 (10 a.m.- SID: Bill Goldring Spencer, Mitch Ware, Russ Mollet, Tom 2 p.m.) SID Phone: 812-232-6311 ext. 2587 (Home: Smith, Mike Bonfiglio SID: Dave Williford 812-232-2214) Football Phone: 417-836-5343 SID Phone: 515-271-3647 (Home: Press Box Phone: 812-232-3829 SID: Mark Stillwell 515-255-4885) 1982 Results (5-6) SID Phone: 417-836-5402 (Home: Press Box Phone: 515-271-3794 417-883-5452) Central Michigan ...... 10-35 Press Box Phone 1982 Results ( 4-7 ) New Mexico State ...... 14-10 : 417-836-5976 Northern Iowa ...... 40-13 McNeese State ...... 13-10 1982 Results (5 -6 ) Idaho State ...... , .... 21-41 Ball State ...... 17-0 North Alabama ...... 3-1 7 Southern Illinois ...... 17-24 Drake ...... 29-19 Northern Iowa ...... 0 -10 Iowa State ...... : ...... 10-35 Maryland ...... 0-38 Harding University .. _...... 10-7 Indiana State ...... 19-29 Eastern Illinois ...... 12-16 Lincoln University ...... 51-3 Western Illinois ...... 31-12 Southern Illinois ...... 9-21 Southeast Missouri State ...... 44-26 Nebraska-Omaha ...... 17-27 Illinois State ...... 24-7 Central Missouri State ...... 21-3 Tulsa ...... 18-34 Louisville ...... 23-35 Western Illinois ...... 35-16 West Texas State ...... 31-24 Tulsa ...... 14-48 Murray State ...... 17-21 Wichita State ...... 29-38 1983 Outlook Nicholls State ...... 19-30 Illinois State ...... Eastern Illinois ...... 42-35 Head Coach Dennis Raetz has 19 players ...... 7-36 Southern Illinois 1983 Outlook returning who have started five or more ...... 7-28 Drake welcomes back 30 lettermen from games in the past. "I feel as good about next 1983 Outlook last year's 4-7 squad. Only three offensive year's team as any team that we've had in the The Bears enter their second year in Divi­ and three defensive starters, along with sec­ time I've been at Indiana State," he said. sion 1-AA with most of their offensive line ond team all-Missouri Valley placekicker Tae Two areas of concern, however, are at returning while all three starting ball car­ Kim, return and Coach Chuck Shelton has running back and in the specialty teams. riers must be replaced. However, Head Coach been forced into replacing 17 starters. Gone are tailbacks Eric Robinson, who Rich Johanningmeier feels there is more The offensive unit set a school record signed with the Washington Federals; James overall team speed available at the skill posi­ while leading Division 1-AA in total offense, Banks, last year's Most Valuable Player; and tions and with sophomore quarterbacks averaging 444.8 yards. But that unit will be backup Eddie Foggs. Also gone are record­ Greg Arterburn and Tom Leeker, more ma­ , without Amero Ware, the school's career breakers Mike Johannes, the punter, and neuverability in the offensive scheme. He rushing leader; quarterback Gary Yagelski, placekicker Dennis Teegarden, in addition feels both signal callers can run the option, who set new marks for career yards passing to snapper Leroy Irvin. thus opening up the offense more. and completion percentage; and receivers The offense returns quarterback Jeff Mil­ Bob Schermer, Mike Truelove, Mike Pat Dunsmore, Bob Graff and Mike Williams, ler, who started every game last season from Panko, Mike Carroll, Bill Seering and Mark all who completed their careers in the the third game on. He is backed by Alvin Potter are the proven people up front. The school's top 10. Jones, a transfer from Tennessee, Keith only hole to be filled is at tackle where Mark Heading the returnees is running back Bonney and Tom Woodason. Miller also has Nelson is no longer but Doug Walker started Tom Holt who rushed for 791 yards last sea­ his entire receiving corps returning made up there two years ago and returns in 1983. son while serving as a blocking back for of Joe Downing, Terry Bell and tight end In other offensive areas, B.J . Torbert Ware. He ran for 434 yards and scored nine Herbert Dawson. probably will step in to replace Lynn May at TDs in the final three games a year ago, The offensive line has four starters back, split end. Truelove was a proven player at including 187 yards against West Texas including second-team all-Missouri Valley tight end a year ago and Seering showed State. pick Bob Koehne. Honorable Mention promise in the spring here. The most critical deficiency is the inex­ selectee Sean Whiten, the center, is the only Backfield graduates include halfbacks perience of the returning lettermen and starter missing. J .D. Ward and Jeff Heppert and fullback Shelton has been directing his attention to a Only two starters are gone on defense but John Finders. Johnny Longstreet has put in defensive unit that gave up an average of both were all-conference picks: noseguard a lot of time over the past two years at full­ 403.6 yards a game and finding a signal Walter Seaphus and linebacker Dan Maher. back, however, and Dave Cummings was a caller to replace Yagelski. Shelton has not The defensive backfield returns In total and regular at halfback before an injury early last been as concerned with finding receivers to is headed by second-team all-MVC pick Kevin fall slowed him down. Keith Williams also catch the ball as he has been finding the right Ramsey and Keith Ward, who led the squad saw more and more time at halfback as last man to get the ball to them. with five interceptions. The mainstay of the season progressed, so there are people to fill Perhaps the biggest difference in the defense is end Ed Martin, the leading tackler both positions. squad will be the defense, where the Bulldogs a year ago with 121 and a first-team league Southwest Missouri also lost some tal­ are hoping to be a more aggressive, attact­ choice. Linebackers are solid with Quintin ented athletes on the defensive side, includ­ type defense rather than one that controls Mikell and Jeff Campbell. ing tackle Keith Odehnal, end Darrin the line of scrimmage. The secondary should Newbold, linebackers Tim Weisman and Bill be the strength of the defense where two-year Moriarty and defensive backs Doug Neier starter Tom Williams returns at cornerback. and Robert Rycraw. Veteran Mike In fact, veterans return at every position in Armentrout at free safety and some talent the defensive backfield. The major concerns and depth in the front should help soften the are in the line and at linebacker. blow of these losses.

29 Southern Illinois Western Illinois Wisconsin-LaCrosse Game 4 Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. Game 5 Oct. 1, 1:30 p.m. Game 6 Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m. Cedar Cedar Falls, IA Macomb, IL Falls, IA General Information General Information General Information Location: Carbondale, IL 6290 l Location: Macomb. IL 61455 Location: Lacrosse. WI 54601 Enrollment: 23.991 Enrollment: 12.000 Enrollment: 8,995 Stadium: McAndrew ( 17 ,324 l Stadium: Hanson Field (17.000) Stadium: Memorial Field (5 .000) Colors: Maroon and White Colors: Purple and Gold Colors: Maroon and Gray Nickname: Salukis Nickname: Leathernecks Nickname: Indians Conference: Missouri Valley (4-1) Conference: Mid-Continent Conference: State University (7-1) AD: Lew Hartzog AD : Gil Peterson AD : E. William Vickroy Head Coach: Head Coach: Head Coach: Roger Harring Years at Southern Illinois: Eighth Years at Western Illinois: First Years at Wisconsin-LaCrosse : 14th Assistants: Mike Wallace. Carl Angelo. Jim Assistants: . Brad Smith. John (102-37-3) Taubert, Fred Manuel. Dale Steele Smith. Dave Nelson. Mike Williams, Bill Assistants: Barry Schockmel. Rolan Chris- Football Phone: 618-453-3331 Wilt tensen, Keith French. Al Freeman SID: Fred Huff Football Phone: 309-298-1515 Football Phone: 608-785-8493 SID Phone : 618 - 453 -5311 (Home: SID: Larry Heimburger SID: Kennan Timm 618-542-2780) SID Phone : 309-298-1133 (Home : SID Phone: 608-785-8493 (Home: Press Box Phone: 618-453-3049, 3059 309-837-9134) 608-784-7899) 1982 Results (6-5) Press Box Phone: 309-298-1255. 1604 Press Box Phone: 608-785-8493, 8616 Western Illinois ...... 38-7 1982 Results (2 -8 ) 1982 Results (8 -2 ) Illinois State ...... 16-0 Southern Illinois ...... 7-38 Winona State ...... 23-17 OT Drake ...... 24-1 7 Illinois State ...... 29-13 College of St. Thomas ...... 7-21 Arkansas State ...... 30-35 Northeast Missouri State ...... 10-27 Wisconsin-Oshkosh ...... l 7- 10 Southwest Louisiana ...... 10-20 Northern Iowa ...... 9 -21 Wisconsin-Platteville ...... 31-14 Florida State ...... 8-58 Drake ...... 12-31 Wisconsin-Stevens Point ...... 23-0 Tulsa ...... 3-22 Southwest Missouri State ...... 16-35 Wisconsin-Stout ...... 17-9 Indiana State ...... 21-9 Eastern Illinois ...... 7-31 Wisconsin-River Falls ...... 38-6 Eastern Illinois ...... 7-20 Northern Michigan ...... 7-22 Wisconsin-Superior ...... 33-23 Southwest Missouri State ...... 28-7 Youngstown State ...... 20-28 Wisconsin-Whitewater ...... 14-20 WestTexasState ...... 17-13 Howard ...... 22-17 Wisconsin-Eau Claire ...... 14-7 1983 Outlook 1983 Outlook 1983 Outlook The Salukis tied for second in the Mis­ Twenty-one players graduated from last How do you improve upon 13 straight souri Valley Conference a year ago with a 4-1 year's Leatherneck squad and that leaves 31 winning seasons which has included fou r league mark and they look to have an returning lettermen for first year Head Coach national playoff appearances, 18 NAlA All­ improved running game in 1983 to comple­ Bruce Craddock. Five offensive starters Americans in the last 14 years, seven ment quarterback Rick Johnson's passing return along with several part-time regulars Wisconsin State University Conference attack. and only three starters are back on defense. (WSUC) championships in the last 12 years Last season. Johnson completed 182 of Starting quarterback Brad Blakey head­ and a 102-37-3 record under 14th year Head 348 passes for a .523 percentage and 2119 lines a crew of 17 returning offensive letter­ Coach Roger Harring? yards and 10 touchdowns. He was inter­ men. Blakey completed 63 of 130 passes for You begin with 16 returning starters cepted 20 times, however. 762 yards and one touchdown last year from last year's league champions which On defense, the li nebackers and second­ before breaking a hand late in the season. finished 8-2 overall and ranked 11th in the ary are set with five returning starters but His leading competitor is senior Eric Van­ final NAlA Division I football poll. replacements must be found at the defensive denbergh who won his only start of the year The Indians enter 1983 as the all-time end positions. in the final game against Howard. winningest team in the history of NCAA Divi­ In all. 30 lettermen return this fall but 19 Senior tight end Jon Hannan. a starter at sion III football with a .652 percentage and are missing. Of the 30 returning letterwin­ the end of last season, returns for his final the 21st best percentage out of the 504' ners, 16 are starters and eight starters have year after catching seven passes for 75 yards schools that currently play the game. been lost. last year. UW-LaCrosse's strength is in its experi­ Southern Illinois' offensive attack is pat­ The three starters in the offensive line ence and defense. Leading the defense is terned on a Pro I scheme while the defense leading a crew of inexperienced athletes are NAlA first team All-American Jim Byrne. A uses a 50 formation. tackles Tom Barrett and Bob Schwartz and senior. he was a NAlA Honorable Mention Against common opponents played a year guard Rick Roscetti. Barrett was sidelined pick as a sophomore. Others returning are ago. SIU leads in the win column - SIU most of last season with a broken leg. Soph­ All-WSUC selections Tony Klein at quarter­ defeated Western Illinois. as did UNI 21-9: omore Bill O'Boyle should also contribute back, placekicker Tom Hermes, offensive SIU defeated Drake, which the Panthers lost here. He was named the team's Most Out­ guard Tom Newberry. split end Ken to 40-13; SIU lost to Eastern Illinois, while standing Freshman a year ago. Schmidt, offensive tackle Jay Thorpe and UNI tied it 10-10; and both squads defeated Senior fullback Beau Will iams is the only linebacker Joe Weber. Probably the biggest Southwest Missouri State, UN I coming out experienced running back. He averaged 3.1 hole needed filling is at running back where on top 10-0. yards per carry in gain ing 11 6 yards last year. the school's second all-time leading rusher SIU was 4-1 at home and 2-4 on the road a scoring two touchdowns. Craddock is hop­ with 2,811 yards, Reggie Rabb, has gradu­ year ago. ing to gain more s peed i n the backfield th is ated. fall with the a ddition of Kevin Perkins who The Indians return their entire receiving played in the secondary last year. corps, in addition to the starting signal caller Jim Woh rley leads a group of five defen­ and starting fullback. Depth will play a key sive ends and two veterans return at line­ role, however. as with any team. If too many backer, including starter J eff Stau ffe r who injuries occur, the reserves will be forced to also sat out much oflast year because of knee carry the burden of obtain ing t h eir 1 4th surgery. Part-time starter Ken Brown and straigh t winning season. reserve Kevin Murray are the only defensive backs returning with any experience. Brown was picked the Most Outstanding Junior on the team.

30 Eastern Illinois Youngstown State N orthem Michigan Game 7 Oct. 15, 1:30 p.m. Game 8 Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Game 9 Oct. 29, 1 p .m. Charleston, IL Cedar Falls, IA Marquette, MI General Information General Information General Information Location: Charleston, IL 61920 Location: Youngstown. OH 44555 Location: Marquette. MI 49855 Enrollment: 9,900 Enrollment: 15.604 Enrollment: 8.500 Stadium: O'Brien Stadium (10,000) Stadium: Arnold D. Stadium: Memorial Field (9,026) Colors: Blue and Gray (15,833) Colors: Old Gold and Olive Green Nickname: Panthers Colors: Scarlet and White Nickname: Wildcats Conference: Mid-Continent (2-0-1 l Nickname: Penguins Conference: Independent AD: R.C. Johnson Conference: Ohio Valley (4-3) AD: Gil Canale Head Coach: AD: William Narduzzi Head Coach: Herb Grenke Years at Eastern Illinois: First Head Coach: William Narduzzi Years at Northern Michigan: First Assistants: Bill Bye, Larry Edlund, Sheldon Years at Youngstown State: Eight (52-31-1) Assistants: Jim Driscoll. Mark Marana, AI Herd, Cal Jones, Rob Kuhlman, Rick Assistants: Bob Beal, Rick Bevly. Philip Sandona. Jerry Rosburg Schachner Decapito, Bob Dove, Pete Lymber, Neil Football Phone: 906-227-2058 Football Phone: 217-581-5031/5032 Putnam, Gene Rochette. Fred Thomas SID: Gil Heard SID: David Kidwell Football Phone: 216-742-3479/3 189 SID Phone: 906-227-2720 (Home: SID Phone: 217-581-2920 (Home: SID: Greg Gulas 906-228-8894) 217-345-4166 SID Phone: 216-742-3192 (Home: 216-788- Press Box Phone: 906-227-2262. 2006 Press Box Phone: 217-581-5032 0556) 1982 Results (8-3 ) Press Box 1982 Results (11-1-1) Phone: 216-742-3192 North Dakota State ...... 3-20 Illinois State ...... 27-14 1982 Results (6-5) Minnesota-Duluth ...... 48-21 Northeast Missouri State ...... 18-17 Akron ...... 19-20 Saginaw Valley ...... 40- 7 Wayne State ...... 27-0 Eastern Kentucky ...... 17-3 1 Michigan Tech ...... 50-19 Northern Iowa ...... 10-10 Tennessee Tech ...... 37-14 Ferris State ...... 80-14 Youngstown State ...... , ...... 27-23 Cincinnati ...... 3-57 Northwood ...... 4 7-14 Akron ...... 18-0 Eastern Illinois ...... 23-27 Grand Valley ...... 47-29 Indiana State ...... 16-12 Western Kentucky ...... 14-28 Northern Iowa ...... 14-33 Western Illinois ...... 31-7 Austin Peay State ...... 31- 9 Western Illinois ...... 22- 7 Southern Illinois ...... 20-7 Middle Tennessee State ...... 11 -10 North Dakota ...... 30- 6 Southwest Missouri State ...... 36-7 Western Illinois ...... 28-20 California-Davis ...... 2 1-42 Kentucky State ...... 73-0 Morehead State ...... 38-19 1983 Outlook Jackson State ...... 16-13 Northern Iowa ...... 25-13 Even with new Head Football Coach Herb Tennessee State ...... 19-20 1983 Outlook Grenke, you won't see many changes in the 1983 Outlook Head Coach 's biggest prob­ Wildcat football program. Grenke is no The major task offirs,t;-year Head Coach AI lem this season is finding a replacement for stranger to NMU football since he has been a Molde is replacing three-year signal caller graduated tailback Paris Wicks who earned staff member since 1974, coaching the and Mid-Continent Conference offensive and All-American defensive line and coordinating the defense Player of the Year Jeff Christensen who set honors the past two years. However, there is under two other head mentors. many team and league passing records while strength returning at fullback with junior NMU lost 16 lettermen . including 12 earning Sporting News and Associated Press Mike Hardie and Vic Ceglie. starters, from last year's NCAA II national All-Ame rican honors. Another vacancy has been left with the qualifiers but 10 starters return amongst the However, Molde inherits 16 returning graduation of wide receiver Jeff Patterson. 30 lettermen who will be ip uniform again. sta rters, eight on offense and defense, from His replacements appear to be Billy Gura, The Wildcat explosive passing game once now UNI Head Coach Darrell Mudra's 11 -1-1 Ramon Davis and Tom Jarvie. John Goode again will be in the capable hands of senior squad which reached the Divis ion 1-AA returns at tight end, along with two-year per­ quarterback Tom Bertoldi who completed quarterfinals last season. former Ed Demechko and Rob Merrell, who 182 of 328 regular season passes for 2.437 Reserve quarterback Eric Treida was had knee surgery and missed spring drills. yards and 11 touchdowns. He has a career reds hirted a year ago and now returns to the The offensive line graduated six starters, total of 357 completions in 683 attempts for squad along with Scott Sanderson, Sean leaving only center Scott Jacobs and Rick 5,032 yards and 27 TDs. Payton and John Rafferty, all who were fresh­ Brunot. Four s ignal caller candidates return, The biggest void on offense is at running men last season. These athletes are getting all who have varied experience. Mike Sloe, back where the team's all-time leading rush­ stiff competition from two junior college Jamie Devore and Mike Hall all have started er and scorer and 1982 All-A~ e rican , George passe rs, Gary Scott of Los Angeles City Com­ at one time or another. Works, has graduated. He rushed for over munity College and Tom Peterson of Inver The kicking game should be solid with 1,000 yards each of the past two years and Hills (MN) Community College. Each threw the return of punter Nick Xides and All­ also was one of the top receivers. for almost 5,000 yards the past two years and American candidate kicker Paul McFadden. Only two starting holesp.re yet to be filled were ranked among the top five JUCO pass­ On the defensive side of the ball, replace­ in the offensive line but the returnees boast a ers in the nation the last two seasons. ments are needed for back Dave Peters, ends lot of experience, led by guard Gary Drav­ Also returning is Associated Press All­ Tom Cullen and Bart Eckhard, nose guard ecky. The defensive line has a strong starting American Kevin Staple. He became only the Sidney Peterson and tackle Bob Hill. Return­ group and the strength should be in the line­ sixth EIU rusher to get over 1,000 yards in a ing in the secondary are John Tomassilli, backing corps where Scott Weston and season , compiling 1,012 last year. Mick O'Hara and Walter Allen and they are Gerard Valesano return. The biggest ques­ Whoever gets the passing chores, all of joined by YUS 's first ever junior college trans­ tion mark here is in the secondary where all Eastern's top receivers return, including fer. Jeff Marton of Santa Barbara Junior Col­ four starters are gone. Jerry Wright who en ded up with 29 catches lege. The kicking game Is being handled by fo r 709 yards and seven touchdowns while The linebacking corps looks solid with junior Mario Ferretti who converted 43 of 44 setting a M-CC record with 24.5 yarps per the return of co-captain Ma rk Derthick and point after attempts and nine of 13 field goals catch. Patrick Toler. a year ago and junior Pat Veselik who aver­ Returning from the defensive side of the Overall, Narduzzi said, "Never before have aged 34.6 yards on 51 punts. ball , a mongst others, are seniors Robert we had so many questionable areas in the Williams and Greg Duncan, both of whom spring like we (had) this season ." earned AP second team All-American honors at strong safety and tackle. Williams also was named to the Kodak- Coaches Association A-A team.

31 Central Missouri State Northwest Missouri 1983 Junior Game 10 Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m. State Warrensburg, MO Game 11 Nov.12, 7:30 p.m. Varsity Schedule General Information Location: Warrensburg, MO 64093 Cedar Falls, IA General Information Oct. 7 NEBRASKA 1:30 p.m. Enrollment: 9,500 Oct. 23 MORAINE VALLEY Stadium: Vernon Kennedy (12,000) Location: Maryville, MO 64468 Colors: Cardinal and Black Enrollment: 5,000 COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nickname: Mules Stadium: Rlckenbrode (7,500) 2p.m . Conference: Missouri Intercollegiate Colors: Green and White Oct. 3 1 W ARTBURG 6:30 p.m. Nickname: Bearcats Athletic Assoc. (3-2) Nov. 7 DUBUQUE 6:30 p .m. AD: Jerry Hughes Conference: Missouri Intercollegiate (0-4-1) Head Coach: Terry Noland AD: Dick Flanagan ' All Games in UNI-Dome Years at Central Missouri: First Head Coach: Vern Thomsen Assistants: Rob Bollinger, Brad Hewitt, Years at Northwest Missouri: First Wayne Price, Dean Ogg. Dana Chambers, Assistants: Paul Read, Bob Green, Bob Gary Gilbertson, Everett Nelson Lade, Lance Corbin, Bruce Cowdry Football Phone: 816-429-4252 Football Phone: 816-562-1311 SID: Bill Turnage SID: Larry Cain SID Phone: 816-429-4312 (Home: SID Phone: 816-562-1118 (Home: 816-747-5031) 816-582-7554) Press Box Phone: 816-429-4080 Press Box Phone: 816-562-1581, 1582 1982 Results (7-3) 1982 Results (2 -7-1) Missouri Southern ...... 20-1 7 Central Arkansas ...... 0-44 Murray State ...... 10- O Augustana (SD) ...... 3-27 1984 Tentative Arkansas Tech ...... 13-1O Missouri Western ...... 14-17 Northwest Missouri State ...... 27- 3 Emporia State ...... 31- 6 Panther Schedule Southwest Missouri State ...... 3-21 Central Missouri State ...... 3-27 Missouri-Rolla ...... 21-24 Northeast Missouri State ...... 20-23 Sept. 1 Winona State Missouri-Rolla ...... 23-20 Lincoln ...... 28-28 Lincoln ...... 33- 7 Northeast Missouri State ...... 13-63 Sep t. 8 at Drake Evangel ...... 52- 8 Southeast Missouri State ...... 21-44 Sept. 22 Southwest Missouri Southeast Missouri State ...... 36-38 Morningside ...... 23-20 State 1983 Outlook 1983 Outlook Sept. 29 Western Illinois Bearcat football has a new look in 1983, First year Head Coach Terry Noland Oct. 6 at Southern Illinois Inherits a veteran team that posted Central not only because of first-year Head Coach Missouri State"s best record (7-3) since 1970. Vern Thomsen, who spent the last seven Oct. 13 at Nevada-Las Vegas Eight defensive starters return on a unit years at Ellsworth Community College. but Oct. 20 at Youngstown State that was 13th in NCAA Division II total because of more than a dozen junior college Oct. 27 N orthem Michigan defense, led by All-Missouri Intercollegiate transfers, many of whom may move into starting roles. Nov. 3 at Eastern Illinois Athletic tackle Wes Martin, who recorded 71 Nov. 10 Central Missouri State tackles and 10 sacks. NWMS returns two quarterbacks, Doug The biggest holes a re at nose guard where Ruse and Todd Scheerer, who saw a lot of Nov. 17 Montana Robert Wallace was an all-conference pick, action on the junior varsity squad and and at cornerback where Greg Maack led enough varsity time last season to make Division II with 11 Interceptions. Both have them solid prospects for 1983. Returnee graduated. Bryan Shaw (40 catches for 650 yards) joins Seven offensive starters return, including rookies Keith Nelson and Steve Hansley to junior quarterback Scott Loveland who give the Bearcats what Thomsen calls "three threw for 1,717 yards and was ranked 27th of the finest wide receivers in Division II. " in Division II In total offense. Thomsen's offense will emphasize the air However, replacements have to be found attack but Dale DeBourge, who has rushed for 1982's leading receiver. Richard Vaden, for l, l 00 yards in three years, will still carry who caught 33 passes and scored six touch­ the ball enough to confuse the defense. downs, and linemen Mark Matthews, and all­ On the defensive side, 11 s tarters return league center and guards Mark Murphy and but JUCO transfers also will figure In here. Mike Pate. One major loss was tackle Dan Korff who had knee surgery in April and who Is apparently lost for the season.

32 All-Time Panther Records Against 1983 Opponents

Drake University (15-24-1, .388) 1900 ...... L 0 50 198 1 ...... L 30 39 1967 ...... w 12 0 1901 ...... L 2 32 1982 ...... L 13 40 1968 ...... w 33 6 1902 ...... L 5 36 1974 ...... L 14 40 1969 ...... L 14 23 1904 ...... L 6 26 1978 ...... L 7 21 1970 ...... L 7 29 1913 ...... ····· ...... L 0 25 1979 ...... w 38 25 1973 ...... w 20 14 1914 ...... L 3 14 1980 ...... w 35 28 1976 ...... L 7 41 1941 ...... L 0 13 1981 ...... L 14 21 1977 ...... L 7 41 1942 ...... w 27 12 1982 ...... w 21 9 1978 ...... L 18 20 1945 ..... ··· · · · ...... L 6 53 1979 ...... w 11 7 1946 ...... w 46 0 Northern Michigan 1980 ...... L 16 20 1947 ...... T 6 6 (4-11-0 , .267) 1981 ...... L 13 17 1948 ...... w 6 0 1963 ...... w 12 11 1982 ...... w 33 14 1950 ...... L 18 34 1964 ...... w 14 7 1951 ...... L 6 39 1965 ...... L 7 10 Youngstown State 1952 ...... L 12 14 1966 ...... L 0 21 (2-3-0, .400) 1953 ...... L 20 27 1967 ...... L 3 7 1978 ...... L 14 31 ''1954 ...... L 12 14 1968 ...... L 13 24 1979 ...... L 0 29 1955 ...... w 21 14 1969 ...... L 14 24 1980 ...... w 38 17 1956 ...... w . 20 0 1970 ...... L 0 21 1981 ...... w 45 43 1957 ...... L 12 34 1982 ...... L 13 25 1958 ...... w 20 16 Southwest Missouri State 1959 ...... w 14 6 (3 -0 -0 , 1.000) 1960 ...... w. 14 3 1980 ...... w 41 0 Indiana State 1961 ...... L 6 21 1981 ...... w 21 17 (First Meeting) 1962 ...... '...... : .. . L 15 21 1982 ...... w 10 0 1963 ...... L 12 21 Southern Illinois 1964 ...... w 41 14 Eastern Illinois (0-2-0, .000) 1965 ...... L 7 31 (4 -2-1, .643) 1965 ...... L 16 23 1966 ...... L 6 9 1975 ...... w 14 8 1966 ...... L 7 30 1967 ...... L 10 7 1977 ...... w 31 21 1968 ...... w 21 19 1978 ...... L 22 38 Wisconsin-LaCrosse 1969 ...... w 7 10 1979 ...... w 10 7 (First Meeting) 1970 ...... :·.... w 13 0 1980 ...... L 9 14 1971 ...... L 0 28 1981...... w 38 17 Central Missouri State 1972 ...... -...... L 14 21 1982 ...... T 10 10 (First Meeting) 1973 ...... w 31 3 1974 ...... w 41 17 Western Illinois Northwest Missouri State 1975 ...... w 27 24 (6-5-0), .545) (First Meeting)

Drake Indiana Southwest Southern Western Wi sconsin- Eastern Youngstown Northern Cen tral .. Northwest Date Un iversity State Missouri Illi nois Illi nois La C rosse Illinois State Michigan Missouri Missouri I

Sept. 3 at Northern No rtheast Open at Western Southern Winona at Ill inois Open North Open at Iowa Lo~istana Date Illinois Ill inois S tate State Date Dakota State Date Morningside

Sept. JO South No rthern at Western Eastern Southwest at College at Southern Eastern at Minnesota- at Missouri at Pittsburgh Dakota Iowa Illinois Illinois Missouri of St. Illinois Ken tucky Duluth Sou thern State State Thomas

Sept. 17 at Western at Florida Northern Southeast Drake Wisconsin- Grand at Tennessee at Cen tral Open at M issouri Ill inois Iowa Missouri Whitewater Valley Tech Michigan Date Western State

Sept. 24 Ill inois Central at Lincoln at Northern at Youngstown at Wisconsin- at No rtheast Western Mich igan at Indiana Central S tate Missouri Iowa State Superior Missouri llll nols Tech State Arkansas " Oct. I at Wichita at Ill inois Southeast at Arkansas Northern Wisconsin- Youngstown at Eastern at No rtheast at Northwest Central State State Missouri State Iowa Stevens State Ill inois Missouri Missouri Missouri Point State

Oct. 8 at Sou thern Ball at Mu rray Drake at Cen tral at No rthern at Ak ron Western Northwood Western at Missouri- llllnols State State Missouri Iowa Kentucky Institute Ill inois Rolla

Oct. 15 at New Wichita Southern at . Wisconsin- at Wisconsin- Northern Austin at Grand at Northeast Li ncoln Mexico State II II nots Southwest Whitewater Platteville Iowa Peay Valley Missouri State Missouri

Oct. 22 Southwest Sou thern at Drake at Ind iana at Eastern at Wisconsin- Western at Northern Saginaw at Mtssou rl - No rtheast Missouri Ill inois State Ill inois Stout Ill inois Iowa Valley Rolla Missouri Stale

Oct. 29 West at Eastern at Nicholls New at llllnols Wisconsin- Indiana at Middle Northern Lin coln at Southeast Texas Illinois State Mexico State Oshkosh State Tennessee Iowa Missouri Stale State State

Nov. 5 Tulsa at West at Eastern Illinois Northern at Wisconsin- Southwest at Akron at Western Northern Augustana Texas Illinois State Michigan Eau Claire Missouri llllnols Iowa S tate • Nov. 12 Indiana at Drake at llll nols At Wichita At Wenona Wisconsin- at Western Mu rray Open Southeast at Northern -State State State State River Falls Kentucky Stale Dale Missouri Iowa

Nov. 19 Open Open Northeast Open Open Open Open Morehead Open Open Open Date Date Missouri Date Date Date Date State Date Date Date Eastern Illinois Youngstown State Northern Michigan Game 7 Oct. 15 , 1 :30 p.m . Game 8 Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m . Game 9 Oct. 29, 1 p.m. Charleston, IL Cedar Falls, IA Marquette, MI General Information General Information General Information Location: Charleston, IL 61920 Location: Youngstown, OH 44555 Location: Marquette. Ml 49855 Enrollment: 9,900 Enrollment: 15,604 Enrollment: 8 ,500 Stadium: O'Brien Stadium ( 10,000) Stadium: Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium Stadium: Memorial Field (9,026) Colors: Blue and Gray (15,833) Colors: Old Gold and Olive Green Nickname: Panthers Colors: Scarlet and White Nickname: Wildcats Conference: Mid-Continent (2-0-1) Nickname: Penguins Conference: Independent AD: R.C. Johnson Conference: Ohio Valley (4-3) AD: Gil Canale Head Coach: Al Molde AD: William Narduzzi Head Coach: Herb Grenke Years at Eastern Illinois: First Head Coach: William Narduzzi Years at Northern Michigan: First Assistants: Bill Bye, Larry Edlund, Sheldon Years at Youngstown State: Eight (52-31-1 l Assistants: Jim Driscoll, Mark Marana, Al Herd, Cal Jones, Rob Kuhlman, Rick Assistants: Bob Beal, Rick Bevly. Philip Sandona, Jerry Rosburg Schachner Decapito, Bob Dove, Pete Lymber, Neil Football Phone: 906-227-2058 Football Phone: 217-581-5031/5032 Putnam, Gene Rochette. Fred Thomas SID: Gil Heard SID: David Kidwell Football Phone: 216-742-34 79/3189 SID Phone: 906-227-2720 (Home: SID Phone: 217-581-2920 (Home: SID: Greg Gulas 906-228-8894) 217-345-4166 SID Phone: 216-742-3192 (Home: 216-788- Press Box Phone: 906-227-2262. 2006 Press Box Phone: 217-581-5032 0556) 1982 Results ( 8 -3 ) 1982 Results (11-1-1 ) Press Box Phone: 216-742-3192 North Dakota State ...... 3-20 Illinois State ...... 27-14 1982 Results (6 - 5 ) Minnesota-Duluth ...... 48-21 Northeast Missouri State ...... 18-17 Akron ...... 19-20 Saginaw Valley ...... 40- 7 Wayne State ...... 27-0 Eastern Kentucky ...... 17-31 Michigan Tech ...... 50-19 Northern Iowa ...... : .. 10-10 Tennessee Tech ...... 37-14 Ferris State ...... 80-14 Youngstown State.. ,...... 27-23 Cincinnati ...... 3 -57 Northwood ...... 4 7-14 Akron ...... 18-0 Eastern Illinois ...... 23-27 Grand Valley ...... 47-29 Indiana State ...... 16-12 Western Kentucky ...... 14-28 Northern Iowa ...... 14-33 Western Illinois ...... 31-7 Austin Peay State ...... 31- 9 Western Illinois ...... 22- 7 Southern Illinois ...... 20-7 Middle Tennessee State ...... 11-10 North Dakota ...... 30- 6 Southwest Missouri State ...... 36-7 Western Illinois ...... 28-20 California-Davis ...... 21-42 Kentucky State...... 73-0 Morehead State ...... 38-19 1983 Outlook Jackson State ...... 16-13 Northern Iowa ...... 25-13 Even with new Head Football Coach Herb Tennessee State ...... 19-20 1983 Outlook Grenke. you won't see many changes in the 1983 Outlook Head Coach Bill Narduzzi's biggest prob­ Wildcat football program. Grenke is no The major task of first-year Head Coach Al lem this season is finding a replacement for stranger to NMU football since he has been a Molde is replacing three-year signal caller graduated tailback Paris Wicks who earned staff member since 1974, coaching the and Mid-Continent Conference offensive Ohio Valley Conference and All-American defensive line and coordinating the defense Player of the Year Jeff Christensen who set honors the past two years. However, there is under two other head mentors. many team and league passing records while strength returning at fullback with junior NMU lost 16 lettermen. including 12 earning Sporting News and Associated Press Mike Hardie and Vic Ceglie. starters. from last year's NCAA II national All-American honors. Another vacancy has been left with the qualifiers but 10 starters return amongst the However, Molde inherits 16 returning graduation of wide receiver Jeff Patterson. 30 lettermen who will be in uniform again. starters, eight on offense and defense, from His replacements appear to be Billy Gura, The Wildcat explosive passing game once now UNI Head Coach Darrell Mudra's 11-1-1 Ramon Davis and Tom Jarvie. John Goode again will be in the capable hands of senior squad which reached the Division 1-AA returns at tight end, along with two-year per­ quarterback Tom Bertoldi who completed quarterfinals last season. former Ed Demechko and Rob Merrell, who 182 of 328 regular season passes for 2,437 Reserve quarterback Eric Treida was had knee surgery and missed spring drills. yards and 11 touchdowns. He has a career redshirted a year ago and now returns to the The offensive line graduated six starters, total of 357 completions in 683 attempts for squad along with Scott Sanderson, Sean leaving only center Scott Jacobs and Rick 5,032 yards and 27 TDs. Payton and John Rafferty, all who were fresh­ Brunot. Four signal caller candidates return, The biggest void on offense is at running men last season. These athletes are getting all who have varied experience. Mike Sloe, back where the team's all-time leading rush­ stiff competition from two junior college Jamie DeVore and Mike Hall all have started er and scorer and 1982 All-American, George passers, Gary Scott of Los Angeles City Com­ at one time or another. Works, has graduated. He rushed for over munity College and Tom Peterson of Inver The kicking game should be solid with 1,000 yards each of the past two years and Hills (MN) Community College. Each threw the return of punter Nick Xides and All­ also was one of the top receivers. for almost 5,000 yards the past two years and American candidate kicker Paul McFadden. Only two starting holes are yet to be filled were ranked among the top five JUCO pass­ On the defensive side of the ball, replace­ in the offensive line but the returnees boast a ers in the nation the last two seasons. ments are needed for back Dave Peters. ends lot of experience, led by guard Gary Drav­ Also returning is Associated Press All­ Tom Cullen and Bart Eckhard, nose guard ecky. The defensive line has a strong starting American Kevin Staple. He became only the Sidney Peterson and tackle Bob Hill. Return­ group and the strength should be in the line­ sixth EIU rusher to get over 1,000 yards in a ing in the secondary are John Tomassilll, backing corps where Scott Weston and season, compiling 1,012 last year. Mick O'Hara and Walter Allen and they are Gerard Valesano return. The biggest ques­ Whoever gets the passing chores, all of joined by YUS 's first ever junior college trans­ tion mark here is in the secondary where all Eastern's top receivers return, including fer, Jeff Marton of Santa Barbara Junior Col­ four starters are gone. Jerry Wrigh t who ended up with 29 catches lege. The kicking game is being handled by for 709 yards and seven touchdowns while The linebacking corps looks solid with junior Mario Ferretti who converted 43 of 44 setting a M-CC record with 24.5 yards per the return of co-captain Mark Derthick and point after attempts and nine of 13 field goals catch. Patrick Toler. a year ago and junior Pat Veselik who aver­ Returning from the defensive side of the Overall, Narduzzi said, "Never before have aged 34. 6 yards on 51 punts. ball, amongst others, are seniors Robert we had so many questionable areas In the Williams and Greg Duncan, both of whom spring like we (had) this season." earned AP second team All-American honors at strong safety and tackle. Williams also was named to th e Kodak-American Football Coaches Association A-A team.

31 Panther Fortunes Year-by-Year

Own Opp. Enroll· Own Opp. Enroll· veer Games Won Lost Tied Pct. Pis. Pis. Head Coach ment Year Games Won Lost Tied Pct. Pis. Pis. Head Coach ment 1895 3 1 2 0 .333 16 27 No Coach Designated 721 1967 10 7 3 0 .700 136 85 Stan B. Sheriff 8,21 3 1896 7 4 3 0 .571 73 81 No Coach Designated 757 1968 10 5 5 0 .500 195 173 Stan B. Sheriff 9,058 1897 6 5 1 0 .833 108 52 Fred Wolff 861 1969 10 5 5 0 .500 192 183 Stan B. Sheriff 9,494 1898 5 4 0 1 .900 92 5 E. K. Leighton 921 1970 10 2 8 0 .200 103 249 Stan B. Sheriff 9,723 1899 6 1 3 2 .333 63 45 Mr. Sweetland 906 1971 9 4 5 0 .444 106 117 Stan B. Sheriff 10,546 1900 8 3 4 1 .438 71 178 Fred Williams 911 1972 10 4 6 0 .400 178 185 Stan B. Sheriff 9,846 1901 10 5 3 2 .600 135 78 G. B. Affleck 873 1973 10 5 5 0 .500 132 165 Stan B. Sheriff 9,587 1902 8 1 6 1 .188 53 219 Charles A Pell 868 1974 10 5 4 1 .550 268 248 Stan B. Sheriff 8,800 1903 8 4 3 1 .563 145 79 Charles A. Pell 857 1975 12 9 3 0 .750 310 193 Stan B. Sheriff 9,500 1904 9 5 3 1 .611 227 75 Charles A. Pell 812 1976 11 8 3 0 .727 231 139 Stan B. Sheriff 9,777 1905 10 5 3 2 .600 112 74 Charles A Pell 905 1977 11 6 5 0 .545 232 269 Stan B. Sheriff 10,100 1906 NO FOOTBALL 981 1978 11 2 9 0 .188 185 282 Stan B. Sheriff 10,143 1907 NO FOOTBALL 1,013 1979 11 6 5 0 .545 162 194 Stan B. Sheriff 10,500 1908 5 5 0 01 .000 125 100 Clayton B. Simmons 995 1980 11 7 4 0 .636 334 187 Stan B. Sheriff 11 ,020 1909 6 6 0 01 .000 131 22 Clayton B. Simmons 1,Q70 1981+ 11 5 6 0 .455 275 322 Stan B. Sheriff 10,954 - ·1910 6 1 4 1 .250 78 64 J. 0 . Perrine 1,108 1982+ 4 6 1 0 .409 178 229 Stan B. Sheriff 11 ,000 1911 6 3 2 1 .583 61 48 H. F. Pasini 1,094 1895- 1912 8 5 2 .688 85 81 H.F. Pasini 1,202 1982 695 369280 46 .56411 ,740 9,281 1913 6 2 3 .417 27 76 Allen P. Berkstresser 1,297 1914 8 2 5 1 .313 35 172 Allen P. Berkstresser 1,406 *Iowa Conference Title 1915 6 3 3 0 .500 193 77 Allen P. Berkstresser 1,741 #North Central Conference Title 1916 8 1 7 0 .125 :!5 161 Allen P. Berkstresser 1,680 ##Shared North Central Conference Title 1917 5 2 3 0 .400 52 45 J. 0 . Perrine 1,387 +Shared Mid-Continent Conference Title 1918 4 1 ' 3 0 .250 22 86 Russel Glaesner 1,125 1919 7 2 4 .357 131 80 1,423 1920 7 4 2 .643 101 30 Ivan Doseff 1,402 1921 7 5 1 1 .786 180 26 L. L. Mendenhall 1,644 1922 7 5 2 0 .714 65 27 L. L. Mendenhall 2,130 1923 7 3 3 1 .500 58 36 L. L. Mendenhall 2,565 1924 7 2 5 0 .286 73 39 L. L. Mendenhall 2,648 1925 8 5 1 2 .750 104 45 Paul Bender 2,642 1926 8 5 3 0 .625 100 52 Paul Bender 2,443 All-Time Coaching Records 1927' 8 7 0 1 .938 140 32 Paul Bender 2,304 Coach Years No. G w L TPCT. Titles 3 .813 150 52 Paul Bender 2,094 1928' 9 - 5 1 No Coach Designated 1895-1896 (2) 10 5 5 0 .500 0 1929 7 3 4 0 .429 51 62 Paul Bender 2,227 Fred Wolff 1897 (1) 6 5 1 0 .833 0 1930 8 2 5 1 .313 21 76 L. W. " Mon" Whitford 2,169 E.K. Leighton 1898 (1) 5 4 0 1 .900 0 1931 8 3 5 0 .375 52 86 L. W. " Mon" Whitford 2,049 Mr. Sweetland 1899 (1) 6 1 3 2 .333 0 1932 9 5 3 1 .61 1 72 65 .L. W. " Mon" Whitford 1,562 Fred Williams 1900 (1) 8 3 4 1 .438 0 1933 9 3 6 0 .333 69 97 John Baker 1,472 G.B. Affleck 1901 (1) 10 5 3 2 ~. 600 0 1902-1905 (4) 35 15 15 5 .500 0 1934 8 3 3 2 .500 101 41 John Baker 1,543 Charles A. Pell NO FOOTBALL 1906-1907 1935 8 4 2 2 .625 123 69 Thomas Johnson 1,771 Clayton B. Simmons 1908-1909 (2) 11 11 0 01 .000 0 1936 9 5 2 2 '.667 91 45 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 1,872 J.O. Perrine 1910, 1917 (2) 11 3 7 1 .318 0 1937 9 2 4 3 .389 97 94 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 1,863 H.F. Pasini 1911-1912 (2) 14 8 4 2 .643 0 1938 8 3 5 0 .375 60 99 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 1,926 Allen P. Berkstresser 1913-1916 (4) 28 8 18 2 .321 0 1939 9 5 3 1 .611 94 92 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 1,901 Russel Glaesner 1918 (1) 4 1 3 0 .250 0 1940# 9 8 1 0 .889 165 68 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 1,745 Ivan Doseff 1919-1920 (2) 14 6 6 2 .500 0 1941 8 5 3 0 .625 164 82 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 1,502 LL. Mendenhall 1921-1924 (4) 28 15 11 2 .571 0 Paul Bender 1925-1929 (5) 40 25 9 6 .700 2• 1942## 7 6 1 0 .857 208 51 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 1,381 L.W. "Mon" Whitford 1930-1932 (3) 25 10 13 2 .440 0 820 1943 NO FOOTBALL (War Years) John Baker 1933-1934 (2) 17 6 9 2 .412 0 1944 NO FOOTBALL (War Years) 898 Thomas Johnson 1935 (1) 8 4 2 2 .625 0 1945 6 3 3 0 .500 141 163 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 1,233 Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 1936-1942 (20) 163 95 58 10 .613 5•• 1946# 7 4 1 2 .714 175 32 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 2,475 NO FOOTBALL 1947## 9 5 3 1 .611 164 101 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 2,846 (War Years) 1943-1944 1948# 10 7 3 0 .700 177 113 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 3,083 Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 1945-1957 1958-1959 (2) 18 10 8 0 .556 0 1949## 7 5 2 0 .714 186 64 Clyde · Buck" Starbeck 2,949 William Hammer Stan B. Sheriff 1960-1982 (23) 234 129 101 4 .560 4", 2# 1950 8 4 4 0 .500 159 174 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 2,688 1951 7 3 4 0 .429 176 172 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 21 ,352 Totals 1895-1982 (84) 695 369 280 46 .50416 1952# 8 6 2 0 .750 240 146 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 2,239 ' Iowa Conference 1953 9 6 3 0 .667 248 207 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 2,231 " North Central Conference 201 164 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 2,676 1954 8 3 5 0 .375 #Mid-Continent Conference 1955 9 8 1 0 .889 220 114 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 3,045 1956 8 2 5 1 .313 168 149 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 3,195 1957 8 5 3 0 .625 200 130 Clyde " Buck" Starbeck 3,210 1958 9 4 5 0 .444 150 156 William Hammer 3,482 1959 9 6 3 0 .667 141 122 William Hammer 3,428 1960# 10 9 1 0 .900 213 71 Stan B. Sheriff 3,616 1961## 9 7 2 0 .778 237 118 Stan B. Sheriff 4,070 1962## 9 7 1 1 .833 191 89 Stan B. Sheriff 4,567 1963 9 5 3 1 .611 187 120 Stan B. Sheriff 5,147 1964## 11 9 2 0 .818 269 100 Stan B. Sheriff 5,520 1965 9 4 5 0 .444 160 146 Stan B. Sheriff 6,419 1966 9 4 5 0 .444 121 141 Stan B. Sheriff 7,409

35 Panther Individual Records

Rushing Attempts - Punting Average - Game: 40, Kelly Ellis vs. Western Illinois (1979) Game: 50.3, Jim Fransen vs. Eastern Illinois (6 punts) Season: 236, Randy Schultz (1964) ** Season: 40.7, Mike Butler (1972) Career: 626, Kelly Ellis (1977-81) Most Punts - Yards Gained Rushing - Game: 12, Mark Wh itver vs. Youngstown State (1978); Brad Zumbach Game: 382, Kelly Ellis vs. Western Illinois (1979) vs. Eastern Illinois (1980) Season: 1,093, Kelly Ellis (1979) Season: 79, Mike Johnson (1982) Career: 2,886, Kelly Ellis (1977-81) Pass Interceptions - Passes Attempted - Game: 3, Nelson Converse vs. Morningside ( 1972); Randy Junkman Game: 46, Phil Schooley vs. Morningside (1968) vs. Augustana (1971 ); Lynn King vs. Augustana (1966); Season: 367, Steve Sandon (1981) Bruce Montgomery vs. North Dakota (1964); Dave Cox vs. Career: 880, Steve Sandon (1978-81 ) South Dakota (1960); Leo Kagan vs. Northeast Missouri Passes Completed - State (1939); Nick Maragos vs. Morningside (1975); Mike Game: 29, Steve Sandon vs.Youngstown State (1981) Smiley vs. Eastern Illinois (1979) Season: 219, Steve Sandon (1981) Season: 8, Bill Smith (1967) Career: 488, Steve Sandon (1978-81) Career: 20, Mike Woodley (1970-73) Passes Had Intercepted - Longest Running Play From Scrimmage - Game: 6, Al Wichlendahl vs. Augustana (1970) 98 yards, Arnold Paulsen vs. Augustana (1951) Season : 26, Steve Sandon (1981) · Longest Touchdown Run - Career: 60, Steve Sandon (1978-81) 97 yards, Kelly Ellis vs. Akron (1978) Yards Gained Passing - Longest Touchdown Pass - Game: 388, Steve Sandon vs. Evansville (1980) 88 yards, Larry Miller to Darryl Goree vs. Youngstown State (1982) Season: 2,761 , Steve Sandon (1980) Longest Field Goal Kicked - Career: 6,298, Steve Sandon (1978-81) 55 yards, Reed Hunemuller vs. South Dakota State (1977) Total Offensive Attempts - Longest Kickoff Return - Game: 54, Steve Sandon vs. Eastern Illinois (1980) 100 yards, Ben McCabe vs. Coe (1939-TD); Craig Nordlie vs. Drake (1981) Season: 397, Terry Allen (1976) Longest Punt Return - Career: 1081 , Steve Sandon (1978-81) 82 yards, John Magovich vs. Western Michigan (1936) Yards Gained Total Offense - Longest Interception Return - Game: 405, Kelly Ellis vs. Western Illinois (1979) 82 yards, Jim Thomas vs. Morningside (1974-TD) Season: 2,640, Steve Sandon (1980) Longest Punt- 73 yards, Mike Butler vs. Augustana (1972) Career: 5,941 , Steve Sandon (1978-81) Passes Caught - **Led Nation in Department Game: 12, Dick Beetsch vs. Drake (1953) Season: 78, Ken Harvey (1981) Career: 153, Dick Beetsch (1952-55) Yards Gained Passes Caught - Panther Team Records Game: 214, Dick Beetsch vs. South Dakota (1953) Rushing Attempts - Points Scored - Season: 1161 , Ken Harvey (1981) Game: 79 vs. North Dakota (1951) Game: 82 vs. Wisconsin-Platteville Career: 2,288, Dick Beetsch (1952-55) Season: 624 (1976) (1915, 82-0) Touchdown Passes Caught - Net Yards Rushing - Season: 334 (1980, 11 games) Game : 4, Dick Beetsch vs. South Dakota (1954) Game: 636 vs. Augustana (1951) Points Scored Against - Season: 15, Ken Harvey (1981) Season: 2,760 (1976) Game: 95 vs. Iowa (1914, 95-0) Career: 35, Dick Beetsch (1952-55) Passes Attempted - Season: 322 (1981 , 11 games) Touchdown Passes Thrown - Game: 46 vs. Morningside (1968) ; First Downs Rushing - Game: 5, Steve Sandon vs. Evansville (1980), vs. Drake (1981) Game: 21 vs. North Dakota (1951) vs. Youngstown State (1981) Season: 373 (1981) Season: 142 (1964) Season : 24, Steve Sandon (1981 ) Passes Completed - First Downs Passing - Career: 48, Steve Sandon (1978-81) Game: 30 vs. Southwest Missouri Game: 17 vs. Southwest Missouri Touchdowns Scored - State (1980) State (1980) ; vs .' Youngstown State Game: 4, Randy Schultz vs. South Dakota (1965); Dick Beetsch vs. Season: 221 (1981) (1981) South Dakota (1954); Art Landau vs. Morningside (1953); Passes Intercepted - Season: 133 ( 1980) Terry Allen vs. UNO (1976); Kelly Ellis vs. South Dakota Game: 7 vs. North Dakota (1970) Total First Downs - State (1977); Terry Allen vs. North Dakota (1977) Season: 31 (1970) Game: 33 vs. Augustana (1977) Season: 15, Ken Harvey (1981) Net Yards Passing - Season: 224 (1980) Career: 36, Dick Beetsch (1952-55) Game: 400 vs. Evansville (1980) Fumbles in a Single Game - P.A.T. Scored - Season: 2,904 (1980) 8 vs. Northern Michigan ( 1968); Game: 9, Steve Schonert vs . Evansville (1980) Total Offense Attempts - South Dakota State ( 1969); Season: 39, Steve Schonert (1 980) Game: 93 vs. Augustana (1951) Morningside (1972) Career: 87, Steve Schonert (1 980-82) Season: 816(1976) Fumbles Lost - Field Goals Attempted - Net Yards Total Offense - Game: 5 vs. South Dakota (1963); Game: 5, Gene Dietrich vs . South Dakota (1971 ) Game: 726 vs. Evansville (1980) vs. Northern Michigan (1979); vs. Season : 20, Steve Schonert (1980) Season: 4,553 (1980) North Dakota State (1979) Field Goals Scored - Touchdowns Scored Rushing - Season: 25 (1978) Game: 3, Reed Hunemuller vs. South Dakota State (1 971) Game: 10 vs. Augustana (1951) Interceptions Made - Season : 13, Steve Schonert (1980) Season: 29 (1964) Game: 7 vs. South Dakota (1960) Career: 26, Steve Schonert (1980-82) Touchdowns Scored Passing - Season: 27 (1975) Points Scored - Game: 5 vs. Evansville (1980) Most Victories for a Single Game: 24, Randy Schultz vs. South Dakota (1965); Dick Beetsch vs. Season: 24 (1981) Season- South Dakota (1954) ; Art Landau vs. Morningside (1953) ; Most Consecutive Wins (Regular 9 (1960, 1964, 1975) Terry Allen vs. UNO (1976) and vs. North Dakota (1978); Season)- Most Losses for a Single Season - Kelly Ellis vs. South Dakota State (1977) 13 (1959-1961) 9 (1978) Season: 92, Ken Harvey, (1981 - 15 TD's, 1 P.A.T.) Most Consecutive Losses - Most Ties for a Single Season - Career: 212, Dick Beetsch (1952-55 - 4 seasons); 193 Dan Boals 7 (1916, 1968-1969, 1970-1971) 3 (1928, 1937) (1960-62 - 3 seasons)

36 Homecoming UNI Football History 1895-1982 Results Since 1920 1895 1905 1917 (1·2-0) (5-3-2) (2-3-0) 12 Coe...... 10 23 Watenoo High Schoell ...... 6 42 Iowa Wesleyan...... o 4 Lennox...... 12 23 Charles City ...... 0 O Camp Funston ...... 32 o Upper Iowa ...... 5 O Iowa State...... 29 o Upper Iowa ...... 7 1920 UNI 14, Parsons O No Coach Designated 12 Iowa Training ...... 6 10 Des Moines...... O 6 Cornell ...... o O William Penn ...... 6 1921 UNI 7, Simpson 6 1896 5 Iowa ...... 41 Coach - J. 0. Perrine (4-3-0) 6 Coe ...... "...... 6 1922 UNI 0, Upper Iowa O 5 Coe...... 10 1918 6 William Penn ...... 12 (1·3-0) Western Union 6, UNI 2 22 Watenoo High School ...... o 31 Ellsworth ...... 0 1923 0 Lennox...... 42 o Morningside ...... 28 O Morningside ...... o O Upper Iowa ...... 6 1924 UNI 13, Simpson 0 0 Coe...... 17 Coach - Charles A. Pell 12 Cedar Valley Seminary . . . . . 0 19 Camp Dodge ...... 0 1925 UNI 20, Luther 9 28 Reinbeck High School . . . .. 10 1906 3 Coe...... 52 1926 UNI 34, Buena Vista O 6 Cedar Falls High School . . . 2 No Football Coach - Russell Glaesner No Coach Designated 1907 1919 1927 UNI 14, Upper Iowa 6 1897 No Football (2-4·1) 0 Cornell ...... 14 1928 UNI 0, Grinnell 0 (5-1-0) 1908 56 Water1oo High School ...... O 0 William Penn ...... • . . . 0 (5-0-0) 7 Upper Iowa ...... 19 1929 UNI 7, Simpson O 10 Ellsworth ...... 26 54 Fairbank High School O 10 Coe...... 8 2 Morningside ...... • . . . 41 1930 Coe 13, UNI 2 22 Lennox...... O 51 Ellsworth ...... 0 1o Upper Iowa ...... 6 18 Ellsworth...... 5 1931 Western Michigan 14, UNI O 6 Watenoo High School ...... o 15 Ellsworth ...... 0 16 Leander Clark...... 12 7~ ~9.ies::::::::::::::: g 16 Charles City ...... O Coach - Ivan Ooseff 1932 UNI 13, Morningside O Coach - Fred Wolff Coach - Clayton B. Simmons 1920 1933 UNI 0, Simpson O 1898 1909 (4-0-1 ) (4·2·1) 1934 Grinnell 19, UNI 12 (6-0-0) 0 Coe...... 10 23 Watenoo YMCA ...... 0 28 Charles City ...... 0 40 Cornell ...... 0 14 Buena Vista . . O 1935 UNI 21 , Western Michigan 14 36 Lennox...... 0 21 William Penn...... o 18 Coe...... 0 32 Loras ...... 16 1936 UNI 6, Morningside O O Upper Iowa ...... O 14 Parsons ...... O 24 Grinnell ...... 6 38 Ellsworth ...... 0 11 Iowa ...... 5 5 Coe...... 0 1937 Western Michigan 7, UNI O Coach - E. K. Leighton 14 Loras ...... 14 6 Leander Clark...... 0 O Des Moines ...... 6 1938 Morningside 13, UNI 7 1899 Coach - Clayton B. Simmons Coach - Ivan Ooseff (1·3·2) 1910 1939 UNI 13, W~stern Mi.chigan 13 O Iowa ...... 22 1921 (1 -4·1) (5-1·1 ) 1940 UNI 13, Kansas State-Pittsburg 6 6 Grinnell ...... 12 63 Lennox...... 0 0 Cornell...... 11 7 Coe...... 13 o Leander Clark...... o 66 Still ...... 0 1941 Western Michigan 28, UNI 7 0 Iowa S1ate...... 0 3 Simpson ...... 6 57 Coe...... 80 18 Buena Vista . . . . . • • • • • . . . . o 1942 UNI 26, Morningside 7 0 Ellsworth ...... 17 56 Ellsworth ...... • • • • • • . . . . 0 0 South Dakota ...... 0 6 Grinnell ...... 24 Coach - Mr. Sweettand 0 Upper Iowa ...... 0 1945 UNI 58, South Dakota State 7 6 Loras...... 17 19 Parsons ...... 7 1946 UNI 0, Western Michigan O 1900 Coach - J. 0 . Perrine 14 William Penn...... 6 (3-4·1) 1911 Coach - L. L. Mendenhall 1947 UNI 31 , Morningside 13 42 Water1oo High School ...... 0 (3-2·1) 1922 p Iowa ...... 68 27 Water1oo High School ...... 0 1948 UNI 33, South Dakota State 7 6 Cornell...... 6 (5-2-0) 17 Ellsworth ...... 5 3 Cornell...... 0 9 UNI 49, Augustana (SD) 12 Upper Iowa ...... 68 0 Leander Clark...... 6 194 o 6 Cornell...... 6 0 Buena Vosta ...... • • . . 3 6 Cornell...... 31 7 Simpson ...... •• ...... 6 1950 Drake 34, UNI 18 12 Upper Iowa ...... 5 O Loras ...... O 6 Coe...... 16 20 Ellsworth ...... • ...... 3 1951 UNI 27, Morningside 7 11 Simpson ...... 6 0 Parsons ...... 3 5 Iowa State...... O Coach - H. F. Pasini 1952 South Dakota 34, UNI 20 0 Simpson ...... 33 21 W~liam Penn...... O O Drake ...... 50 1912 14 Upper Iowa ...... 12 1953 UNI 34, Morningside 20 Coach - Fred Williams (5-2·1 ) Coach - L. L. Mendenhall 7 Iowa ...... 35 1901 1954 South Dakota 34, UNI 33 7 Grinnell...... 38 1923 (5-3-2) 6 Coe...... 0 1955 UNI 13, Morningside 12 11 Cornell...... 6 0 Leander Clark...... 0 0 St. ~3-3: 1 ) ...... 0 o Iowa ...... 16 7 Loras ...... 3 1956 UNI 20, Morningside 20 O Iowa S1ate...... O 7 Dubuque ...... 17 6 Ellsworth ...... 3 7 Iowa Wesleyan...... O 1957 UNI 27, North Dakota 20 2 Drake ...... 32 17 Upper Iowa ...... 2 2 Simpson ...... •. . 6 35 Ellsworth ...... 0 39 Watenoo High School ...... o 0 Simpson ...... 13 1958 Morningside 26, UNI 18 22 Winiam Penn...... • . . . o Coach - H. F. Pasini 12 Woodbine ...... 0 7 Upper Iowa ...... 0 1959 UNI 14, North Dakota 9 0 Coe...... 6 1913 2 Western Union ...... 6 1960 UNI 26, Morningside O 10 South Dakota ...... 6 (2·3-1) Coach - L. L. Mendenhall Coach - G. B. Affleck 3 Iowa ...... 45 1924 1961 UNI 34, Augustana (SD) 6 0 Ellsworth ...... 6 (2·5-0) 1902 12 Grinnell ...... 0 1962 UNI 21 , Morningside 18 (1-6-1) 0 St. Ambrose ...... 3 0 Leander Clark...... 0 54 Iowa Wesleyan...... 6 5 Iowa...... 63 12 Upper Iowa ...... o 1963 UNI 9, North Dakota 0 12 Cornell...... 11 0 Simpson ...... • . . . . 13 o Drake ...... 25 0 William Penn ...... 3 1964 UNI 24, Morningside 14 5 Drake ...... 36 Coach - Allen P. Berkstresser 12 Coe...... 18 o Parsons ..... \ ...... 2 1965 UNI 27, Augustana (SD) 21 6 William Penn . . . . . • • • • • . . . 6 8 Light Guards...... 16 1914 1g g.,~:-'.~ :: :: :::: :: : :::: ~ 1966 UNI 2, Morningside O O Iowa State ...... 52 (2·5-1) Coach - L. L. Mendnhall 1967 UNI 23, Augustana (SD) 10 5 Simpson ...... 17 6 Des Moines ...... O 1925 Coach - Charles A Pell O Iowa ...... 95 O Ellsworth ...... 26 1968 Morningside 14, UNI 13 1903 30 Ellsworth ~.(.~~:~)...... 0 6 Dubuque ...... 6 21 Iowa Wesleyan...... 3 1969 UNI 14, South Dakota 2 (4·3-1) 7 William Penn ...... 19 O Iowa Training ...... • . . . O o Simpson ...... • . . . . . 23 O Upper Iowa...... 12 20 Luther...... 9 1970 Morningside 19, UNI 7 O Iowa ...... 29 13 Iowa Wesleyan...... O 55 Lennox...... 0 O William Penn ...... 7 1971 North Dakota 23, UNI 10 3 Drake ...... 14 14 Upper Iowa ...... 7 28 William Penn...... • • ...... 0 Coach - Allen P. Berkstresser 1972 UNI 27, Morningside 13 18 Cornell...... 5 16 Northeast Missouri State . . . O 33 Morningside ...... 0 1915 3 Colorado State ...... 3 1973 South Dakota 19, UNI 7 6 Coe...... 28 (3-3-0) Coach - Paul Bender 1974 UNI 41 , Drake 17 5 Des Moines...... 17 7 Dubuque ...... 25 1926 Coach - Charles A. Pell 10 Loras ...... 13 (5-3-0) 1975 UNI 20, Augustana (SD) 14 61 Upper Iowa ...... 19 20 St. Thomas ...... O 82 W1SC011Sin-Platteville ...... 0 23 Western Union ...... O 1976 UNI 37, Morningside 7 1904 9 Morningside ...... 20 (5-3-1 ) 34 Buena Vosta ...... 0 24 Ellsworth ...... 0 O William Penn ...... 14 1977 Augustana (SD) 35, UNI 27 76 Iowa Training ...... 5 Coach - Allen P. Berkstresser 36 Simpson ...... • . . . 0 3 Luther...... 0 1978 Western Illinois 21, UNI 7 O Iowa S1ate ...... 17 1916 13 Upper Iowa ...... 6 1979 UNI 20, Akron 17 17 Cornell ...... 10 (1-7-0) 7 Parsons ...... 20 5 Iowa ...... 11 0 Iowa State...... 12 O Colorado S1ate ...... 12 1980 UNI 41, Southwest Missouri St. O 75 Coe...... 0 7 Morningside ...... • . . . 38 6 William Penn ...... 6 0 Upper Iowa ...... • . . . 27 1981 Northern Michigan 17, UNI 13 6 Drake ...... 26 0 Cornell...... 27 6 Creighton...... O O Dubuque ...... 20 1982 Idaho 38, UNI 13 Coach - Charles A. Pell 3 Buena Vosta ...... 7 2 Dubuque ...... 30 13 Ellsworth ...... 0 Coach - Allen P. Berkstresser

37 1927 1937 1946 1958 1966 (7-0-1) (2-4-3) (7-3-0) (4-5-0) (4-5-0) 6 St. Thomas ...... 6 12 Iowa State . 14 7 Iowa State. . 27 29 Bradley 12 o Northern Michigan ... 21 9 Iowa Wesleyan .. 0 20 Grinnell ...... • . 20 32 Morningside . . . . . O 25 Mankato State ...... O 6 Drake ...... 9 6 Buena Vista .. . . 0 o North Dakota ...... 21 6 Drake ...... O 21 North Dakota State ...... 11 10 North Dakota ...... 23 12 William Penn .... . 7 O Western Michigan . . . 7 33 South Dakota State ...... 7 20 Drake ...... 16 28 Augustans...... 7 41 Luther .. 7 6 Coe...... 6 13 Western Michigan ...... 6 15 Augustans ...... 26 7 Southern Illinois ...... 30 20 Northern lllir<>is 6 33 South Dakota State . . . . . O 26 North Dakota . . 14 2 Morningside ...... 1J 14 Upper Iowa . 6 0 South Dakota . . . 13 34 Augustans ...... O 1g ="8:~o":a·::::::::::::: ~ 13 South Dakota State . . . 7 32 Parsons ...... 0 13 Nebraska-Omaha...... O O Emporia State...... 26 0 North Dakota ...... 14 14 South Dakota ...... 30 Coach - Paul Bender Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 19 North Dakota State ...... o 8 South Dakota State...... 13 41 North Dakota State ...... 14 7 Dayton...... 33 14 South Dakota ...... 38 Coach - Stan B. Sheriff 1928 1938 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck Coach - William Hammer (5-1-3) (3-5-0) 1967 0 Coe...... 32 10 Grinnell ...... o 1949 1959 (7-3-0) 34 Iowa Wesleyan. 0 0 Western Michigan ...... 20 (5-2-0) (6-3-0) 3 Northern Michigan . 7 40 William Penn. 0 7 North Dakota State ...... 14 6 Westen Michigan . . . . 20 22 Bradley...... 15 12 Western Illinois. . . . o 39 Northern Illinois 0 14 Coe...... 0 27 North Dakota State . . . 6 21 Mankato State ...... O 9 North Dakota State . . 1o 13 Upper Iowa . 13 7 Morningside . . 13 13 South Dakota State . . . 14 22 North Dakota State . . . 32 7 North Dakota ...... 0 0 Grinnell 0 14 Emporia State...... 13 40 North Dakota State ...... 14 14 Drake...... 6 23 Augustans . 1O 0 Parsons ...... 0 2 South Dakota ...... 26 40 North Dakota ...... 0 6 Augustans ...... 7 7 Drake ...... 10 12 Luther ...... 0 6 Nebraska-Omaha ...... 13 49 Augustans ...... O 12 Des Moines ...... 7 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck ~ ="8::ta·::::::::::::: 1~ ~ ="B=t.:si;.10:::::::: rn Coach - Paul Bender ~ ~:"B~~~ta ::::::::::::: 1~ 6 South Dakota ...... 27 15 South Dakota ...... 7 1939 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 14 South Dakota State ...... 12 14 Eastern Michigan ...... 6 1929 (5-3-1) Coach - William Hammer Coach - Stan B. Sheriff (3-4--0) 12 Northeast Missouri State O 0 Coe ...... 7 1950 1960 1968 7 Simpson 0 g2o~~~cii;. ·::::::::: ·· · ~ (4-4-0) (9-1-0) (5-5-0) 0 Northeast Missouri State . 14 7 Emporia State...... 34 13 South Dakota State . . . . 34 41 Mankato State ...... 16 13 Northern Michigan . 24 13 William Penn . . . 7 13 Western Michigan . . . . . 13 33 North Dakota ...... 21 19 North Dakota State ...... 7 33 Western Illinois ..... 6 6 Grinnell ...... 21 16 Coe...... 0 33 North Dakota State . . 25 14 Drake ...... 3 14 North Dakota ...... ~. . 10 6 Luther ...... 7 8 Iowa State ...... 26 27 Augustans . . . . 7 34 Augustans ...... 12 19 Parsons ...... 6 1! ~:"B:~::::: ::::.... g 18 Drake...... 34 26 Morningside . o 38 South Dakota State ...... 1o Coach - Paul Bender 19 North Dakota State ...... o 34 Augustans ...... 13 7 North Dakota o 21 Drake ...... 19 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 40 South Dakota ...... O 1930 1 ~ ="B:i~ta ::::::::::::. 1: 12 South Dakota State ...... O 1~ ="B~:i.:: ::::: :::::: : 1~ (2-5-1) Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 21 Wheaton ...... 18 15 North Dakota State ...... 31 6 Loras ...... o 1940 7 Eastern Michigan ...... 34 13 Luther...... O (8-1-0) 1951 Mineral W- Bowl Coach - Stan B. Sheriff 2 Coe...... 13 0 Creighton...... 20 (3-4--0) 6 Hillsdale ...... 17 0 William Penn ...... O 15 North Dakota ...... • . . . O 6 South Dakota State ...... 48 Coach - Stan B. Sheriff 1969 0 Simpson ...... 6 13 North Dakota State ...... 7 49 North Dakota . . . . . 19 (5-5-0) 1961 14 Northern Michigan . . . 24 0 Western Michigan ...... 26 20 Western Michigan ...... 19 14 North Dakota State 27 (7-2-0) 39 10 Central Michigan 28 0 Eastern Michigan ...... 19 13 Kansas State-Pittsburg . . . . . 6 6 Drake...... 37 Bradley. . 6 7 10 Augustans...... 21 0 Grinnell ...... 12 67 Augustans ...... 19 Mankato State O 7 24 South Dakota State ...... 14 Coach - L. W. "Mon" Whitford g ~:"B:~a si;.10 :::::::: g 27 Morningside ...... 33 North Dakota State ...... 8 27 Nebraska-Omaha...... 7 7 South Dakota ...... 25 23 Drake ...... 13 1931 6 Drake ...... 21 30 Morningside ...... 7 52 Simpson ...... 7 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 34 Augustans...... 6 (3-5-0) Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 14 South Dakota ...... 2 19 Loras ...... O 1952 1 13 North Dakota State . . . 41 0 Grinnell ...... 12 1941 (6-2-0) ~ ~~"8!~o':a·:::::::: : :::: ri 40 North Dakota ...... 10 12 William Penn. 3 (5-3-0) 12 Drake ...... 14 27 South Dakota ...... 7 14 Western Illinois ...... , 23 6 Luther ...... 13 21 South Dakota State . o 32 North Dakota State O 13 South Dakota State ...... 36 Coach - Stan B. Sheriff 9 Simpson ...... • . . . 12 32 North Dakota ...... 10 27 Coe...... 24 Coach - Stan B. Sheriff 0 Western Michigan ...... 14 13 Morningside ...... o 27 North Dakota . 14 1970 1962 (2-8-0) 0 Eastern Michigan ...... 32 7 Western Michigan ...... 28 47 Augustana...... O (7-1-1) 6 Coe ...... ·•·...... 0 6 Kansas State-Pittsburg . . . . 12 28 Morningside ...... 26 0 Northern Michigan . . . . 21 27 Bradley...... 6 9 Central Michigan ...... 27 Coach - L. W. "Mon" Whitford 51 North Dakota State ...... 6 20 South Dakota ...... 34 20 Mankato State . . . . . 8 O Drake ...... 13 47 South Dakota State ...... 34 24 South Dakota State . . . . . 8 1932 28 South Dakota . o 34 Nebraska-Omaha...... 13 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 17 South Dakota ...... 41 (5-3-1) 33 North Dakota State . o Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 13 Drake ...... O 7 Loras ...... 0 1953 15 Drake...... 21 10 North Dakota State ...... 43 13 William Penn...... o 1942 (6-3-0) 21 Morningside ...... 18 6 North Dakota ...... 41 13 Cornell ...... o (6-1-0) 20 Central Michigan . . . . 34 13 North Dakota ...... 8 10 Augustans...... 20 O Luther...... 13 38 South Dakota State . . . . . O 19 South Dakota State . . . . 52 13 South Dakota State . 13 7 Western Illinois...... 29 13 Morningside ...... • . . . . O 27 North Dakota State ...... 19 21 Coe...... 7 21 15 Coach - Stan B. Sheriff o Western Michigan 26 6 Western Michigan ...... 14 34 North Dakota ...... 6 Ae=;~ · stari · s . sti&riri" 7 Simpson ...... 7 26 Morningside ...... 6 27 North Dakota State ...... 21 1971 1963 (4-5-0) 12 Eastern Michigan . 6 36 South Dakota ...... O 39 Augustans...... 13 (5-3-1) 7 Coe...... 13 27 Drake ...... 12 9 Northeast Missouri State . 22 12 Northern Michigan . . . . . • . . . 11 7 Eastern Kentucky. . . 21 Coach - L. W. "Mon" Whitford 48 Nebraska-Omaha...... o ~ ="B=ta ::::::::::: :: ~ 14 Mankato State ...... 14 27 23 South Dakota State . . . . O Coach - Clyde "Buck" Startleck 20 Drake ...... 33 South Dakota . . . 6 1933 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 8 South Dakota ...... 0 (3-6-0) 1943 0 North Dakota State . 21 0 Drake ...... 28 12 Loras ...... o No Football 1954 12 Drake .. 21 21 Morningside ...... O 7 Cornell ...... 13 (JVar Years) (3-5-0) 1 11 North Dakota State ...... 23 42 13 Grinnell ...... 6 1944 21 Central Michigan ...... ~ ="8=~~ta :: .. . . ri 10 North Dakota ...... 23 ...... 39 North Dakota State ...... O 13 South Dakota State ...... 27 6 Western Michigan 8 No Football 17 Augustans ...... o 19 12 Drake ...... 14 0 Coe...... l,JVar Years) 45 6 Coach - Stan B. Sheriff 0 Morningside . . 6 14 North Dakota ...... 13 Aug:;;~ · stari ·0: sti&riri · 1972 0 Simpson ...... 13 1945 50 Augustana ...... o 1964 6 Eastern Michigan . . . 19 (3-3-0) 12 Morningside . . . 20 (4-6-0) (9-2-0) 41 Wisconsin-Stevens Point . . . 6 25 Luther...... 13 38 Central(la.)...... 14 33 South Dakota ...... 34 14 Northern Michigan . ., ...... 7 Coach - John Baker 13 Iowa State ...... 48 20 South Dakota State . 41 14 Illinois State...... 24 36 Mankato State ...... 0 21 Mankato State . . . . o 19 Loras...... 14 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 7 North Dakota State ...... 14 1934 7 Hamline ...... 27 7 South Dakota ...... 21 (3-3-2) 1955 34 North Dakota ...... 0 58 South Dakota State . . . 7 0 North Dakota State ...... 42 ...... o (8-1-0) 41 Drake ...... 14 18 Cornell 6 Drake ...... 53 14 Drake ... 21 ...... o 24 Morningside .... . 14 33 Eastern Michi(lan Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 27 Morningside ...... 13 0 Western Michigan . . . . . 7 ~ ~!~~k.:iia 5i;.10 : ~ 49 Augustans ...... 0 9 North Dakota ...... 38 0 Coe...... 7 1946 21 Drake ...... 14 23 South Dakota State ...... 14 32 South Dakota State ...... O 6 Simpson . . . . 6 (4-1-2) 32 North Dakota State ...... o 13 South Dakota ...... 6 14 Augustans ...... 20 12 Grinnell ...... 2 6 South Dakota State . 6 13 North Dakota ...... 7 9 Northern Illinois ...... 14 Coach - Stan B. Sheriff 0 Luther...... O 18 Iowa State.. . 20 28 Augustans . . . . . 7 Pecan Bowl Coach - John Baker 46 Hamline...... 6 13 Morningside ...... 12 19 Lamar Tech ...... 17 1973 0 Western Michigan ...... O 33 South Dakota ...... 26 Coach - Stan B. Sheriff 1935 33 Mankato State ...... 7 (5-5-0) (4-2-2) Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 1965 13 Kansas State-Pittsburg . . O ...... O ~ ~~"8!:ta · s1~i0 : :::::: : g 0 Cornell... 46 Drake ...... 0 (4-5-0) 20 Western Illinois...... 14 Michi(Jan . . . . 3 1956 0 Eastern Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 7 Northern Michigan . . 1 o 7 Mankato State ...... 28 21 Western Michigan . . . . 14 (2-5-1) 16 Southern Illinois ... 23 7 South Dakota ...... 19 0 Coe...... 18 1947 20 Drake ...... o 7 North Dakota State . 20 0 North Dakota State . 21 32 Simpson ...... 7 (5-3-1) 44 Northeast Missouri State . . . 26 0 North Dakota ...... 34 31 Drake ...... 3 7 Grinnell ...... 7 14 Iowa State ...... 31 6 Augustans...... 13 7 Drake...... 31 21 North Dakota ...... 0 14 Morningside 7 ~~ ~~n8:o":a ·::.... 1! ~ ="B~~ta 5i;.10 ::::: ::: 1~ 13 North Dakota State . . 12 ~ ="8::a·::::::::: :::: ~ 27 Augustana ...... 21 0 South Dakota State . 16 Coach - Thomas Johnson 33 Emporia State. . . . . 6 19 South Dakota...... 20 41 South Dakota State ...... O 0 36 0 Western Michigan . 14 27 South Dakota State . . . 31 41 South Dakota ...... o A~;~.:: stari ·0: sti&riri 1936 31 Morningside ...... 13 13 North Dakota State ...... 19 (5-2-2) Coach - Stan B. Sheriff 6 Drake ...... 6 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck O Iowa State...... o 39 Augustans...... 0 24 Grinnell ...... O 1957 7 Bowting Green ...... 19 O North Dakota ...... 19 (5-3-0) Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck 21 Coe...... 0 12 Drake ...... 34 12 Western Michigan . . . 6 20 South Dakota State . . 23 21 Haskell ...... O 18 North Dakota State . . o O South Dakota State ...... 13 35 Northeast Missouri State 13 0 Morningside ...... O 54 Augustans...... 12 7 Nebraska-Omaha ...... 7 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Startleck 2~ ="8:0":..·: :::: ::::: ::: ~ 27 South Dakota ...... 7 Coach - Clyde "Buck" Starbeck

38 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 (5-4-1) (8-3) (2-9) (7-4) (4-6-1) 31 Kansas State-Pittsburg .. 22 41 15 Wisconsin-Whrtewater. . 12 8 Nebraska-Omaha 32 14 Western Illinois ...... 40 ~=~~~~~n 13 14 Youngstown State .... 31 31 Weber State .... 10 13 at Drake ...... 40 28 Mankato State ...... 28 1 St. Cloud St..... 0 22 Eastern Illinois . 38 49 Arkansas Tech ..... 10 10 Southwest Missouri State .... 0 20 North Dakota State .. ... 0 24 North Dakota ...... 22 O Weber State ...... 35 16 Northern Michigan .. 20 10 Eastern Illinois .... 10 26 North Dakota ..... 42 7 Augustans (S.D.) ...... 6 14 Nebraska-Omaha .. 17 35 Western Illinois .. 28 21 Western Illinois .. 9 35 North Dakota .. 17 30 Southeast Missouri State .. 7 41 Drake ...... 17 38 Wayne St. (Neb.) .... 0 13 Idaho 49 Morningside ...... 14 7 14 North Dakota State . .. 42 41 Southwest Missouri State .. 0 ...... 38 23 Augustans ...... 38 ~~ ~:°B~~~ta st; : : : 16 7 Western Illinois ...... 21 38 Youngstown State .... 17 17 at Southeast 22 South Dakota State .... 21 14 South Dakota ...... 7 9 South Dakota State .... . 10 9 Eastern Illinois .. 14 Missouri State ...... 20 14 South Dakota ...... 26 9 North Dakota St. 10 18 Northern Michigan .... . 20 14 South Dakota ... 16 33 Northern Michigan . .. 14 Coach - Stan 8. Sheriff 47 Wisconsin-Whrtewater .. 20 28 Akron ...... 39 63 Evansville ...... 33 0 at Nevada-Reno ...... 37 Coach - Stan 8 . Sheriff - Stan 8. Sheriff 1975 Coach - Stan 8. Sheriff Coach 7 at North Dakota State ...... 12 (9-3)" 41 South Dakota ...... 24 14 Eastern Illinois ...... 8 19n 1979 1981 13 at Youngstown State ...... 25 30 Nevada-Las Vegas 48 (6-5) (6-5) (5-6) 35 Mankato State .... 6 21 NE Missouri St. .. 31 O Minnesota-Morris 13 30 Drake ...... 39 Coach - Stan 8 . Sheriff 23 North Dakota State 16 7 Northern Michigan ...... 41 11 Northern Mich~an . 7 21 Grand Valley State ...... 20 20 North Dakota ..... 21 31 Eastern Illinois 21 21 North Dakota t. .. 10 14 at Idaho . ..59 27 Drake ...... 24 0 North Dakota St. 58 15 Nebraska-Omaha. 39 21 at Montana ..42 21 Morningside ...... 14 9 North Dakota .... 6 0 Youngstown St...... 29 13 Northern Michigan ...... 1 7 20 Augustans ...... 14 27 A~ustana ...... 35 20 Akron ...... 17 14 South Dakota State . 3 17 N raska-Omaha ... 19 38 Western Illinois ...... 25 14 at Western Illinois ...... 21 45 South Dakota ...... 19 30 Morningside ...... 13 7 South Dakota St. . 14 20 at Southwest Missouri St ...1 7 49 Wisconsin-Whrtewater ...... 6 23 South akota St. ... 12 1O Eastern Illinois ...... 7 38 Eastern Illinois ....17 12 Western Kentucky ...... 14 34 South Dakota ...... 14 23 South Dakota ...... 9 42 Nebraska-Omaha .. 13 "Includes NCAA Div. II game with 27 St. Cloud St.. .. . 14 17 Western Kentucky ...... 24 17 at South Dakota ...... 34 Western Kent~ Coach - Stan 8 . Sheriff Coach - Stan 8. Sheriff 45 Youngstown State ...... 43 Coach - tan 8. Sheriff Coach - Stan 8 . Sheriff - -. Panthers vs. Individual Opponents First Last Last Result First Last Last Result Opponent GW L T PCT. Game Game UNI Opp. Opponent GW L T PCT. Game Game UNI Opp. Akron 2 1 1 0 .500 1978 1979 20 17 Morningside 49 35 11 3 .745 1903 1977 30 13 Arkansas Tech 1 1 0 ·o 1.000 1980 1980 49 10 Nebraska- Augustana (SD) 31 22 9 0 .709 1947 1977 27 35 Omaha 12 6 5 .542 1936 1981 42 13 Bowling Green 1 b 1 0 .000 1947 1947 7 19 Nevada- Bradley 4 4 0 0 1.000 1956 1962 27 6 Las Vegas 0 0 .000 1975 1975 30 48 Buena Vista 6 4 2 0 .667 1916 1927 6 0 Nevada-Reno 0 0 .000 1982 1982 0 37 Camp Dodge 1 1 0 0 1.000 1918 1918 19 0 Northeast Camp Funston 1 0 1 0 .000 1917 1917 0 32 Missouri State 7 4 3 0 .571 1925 1977 28 37 Cedar Falls Northern Illinois 3 2 1 0 .667 1927 1964 9 14 High School 0 0 1.000 1896 1896 6 2 Northern Cedar Valley Michigan 15 4 11 0 .267 1963 1982 33 14 Seminary 1" 1 0 0 1.000 1896 1896 12 0 North Dakota 37 25 12 0 .676 1936 1978 35 17 Central (IA) 1 1 0 0 1.000 1945 1945 38 14 North Dakota ·central Michigan 4 0 4 0 .000 1953 1970 9 27 State 40 22 18 0 .550 1938 1982 7 12 Charles City 3 3 0 0 1.000 1905 1909 28 0 Parsons 8 4 3 1 .563 1920 1929 19 6 Coe 31 13 16 2 .452 1895 1953 21 7 Reinbeck Colorado State 2 0 1 1 .250 1925 1926 0 12 High School 0 0 1.000 1896 1896 28 10 Cornell (IA) 16 9 5 2 .625 1899 1935 0 0 Simpson 18 6 9 3 .417 1900 1940 52 7 Creighton (NE) 3 1 2 0 .333 1904 1940 0 20 South Dakota 39 21 17 1 .551 1899 1982 41 24 Dayton 1 0 1 0 .000 1948 1948 7 33 South Dakota Des Moines 7 4 3 0 .571 1901 1928 12 7 State 40 22 16 2 .575 1935 1979 7 14 Drake 40 15 24 1 .388 1900 1982 13 40 Southeast Dubuque 7 2 4 1 .357 1914 1924 19 6 Missouri State 2 0 .500 1980 1982 17 20 Eastern Illinois 7 4 2 1 .643 1975 1982 10 10 Southwest Eastern Missouri State 3 3 0 0 1.000 1980 1982 10 0 Kentucky 0 0 .000 1971 1971 7 21 Southern Eastern Illinois 2 0 2 0 .000 1965 1966 7 30 Michigan 8 3 5 0 .375 1930 1968 7 34 St. Ambrose 2 0 1 1 .250 1923 1924 0 3 Ellsworth 17 13 4 0 .765 1897 1925 30 0 St. Cloud I Emporia State 4 2 2 0 .500 1938 1948 0 26 State 2 2 0 0 1.000 1976 1977 27 14 Evansville 1 1 0 0 1.000 1980 1980 63 33 St. Thomas 2 1 0 1 .750 1926 1927 6 6 Fairbank Still 1 1 0 0 1.000 1921 1921 66 0 High School 1 1 0 0 1.000 1908 1908 54 0 Upper Iowa 20 10 7 3 .575 1895 1$28 13 13 Grand Valley 1 1 0 0 1.000 1981 1981 21 20 Waterloo Grinnell 15 5 7 3 .433 1899 1938 10 0 High School 7 7 0 0 1.000 1896 1912 39 0 Ham line 2 1 1 0 .500 1945 1946 46 6 Waterloo YMCA 1 1 0 0 1.000 1898 1898 23 0 Haskell 1 1 0 0 1.000 1936 1936 21 0 Wayne State (NE) 1 1 0 0 1.000 1976 1976 38 0 Hastings 1 1 0 0 1.000 1955 1955 26 7 Weber State 2 1 1 0 .500 1978 1980 31 10 Hillsdale 1 0 1 0 .000 1960 1960 6 17 Western Idaho 2 0 2 0 .000 1981 1982 13 38 Illinois 10 5 5 0 .500 1967 1981 14 21 Illinois State 1 0 1 0 .000 1972 1972 14 24 Western Iowa 11 1 10 0 .091 1898 1914 0 95 Kentucky 2 0 2 0 .000 1975 1979 17 24 Iowa State 14 1 10 3 .179 1899 1950 8 26 Western Iowa Training 3 2 0 1 . .833 1903 1905 12 6 Michigan 17 4 11 2 .294 1930 1949 6 20 Iowa Wesleyan 7 7 0 0 1.000 1914 1928 34 0 Western Union 2 1 1 0 .500 1923 1926 23 0 Kansas State- Wheaton 1 1 0 0 1.000 1960 1960 21 18 Pittsburgh 4 3 1 0 .750 1940 1974 31 22 William Penn 20 10 5 5 .750 1901 1932 13 0 Lamar Tech 1 1 0 0 1.000 1964 1964 19 17 Wisconsin- Leander Clark 6 2 1 3 .583 1897 1913 0 0 Platteville 0 0 1.000 1915 1915 82 0 Lennox 6 4 2 0 .667 1895 1910 63 0 Wisconsin- Light Guards 1 0 1 0 .000 1902 1902 8 16 Stevens Point 0 0 1.000 1972 1972 40 6 Loras 11 7 2 2 .727 1909 1945 19 14 Wisconsin- Luther 10 6 3 1 .650 1925 1934 0 0 Whitewater 3 3 0 0 1.000 1975 1978 15 12 Mankato State 12 9 1 2 .833 1955 1975 35 6 Woodbine 1 1 0 0 1.000 1901 1901 12 6 Minnesota- Youngstown Morris 0 0 .000 1979 1979 0 13 State 5 2 3 0 .400 1978 1982 13 25 Montana 0 0 .000 1981 1981 21 42 Northern Iowa Panther All-Americans Origin of a Nickname First Team Selections It was 1931. The Northern Iowan was Post-Season 1937 - Paul Jones, end* the College Eye. Cheerleaders were men 1949 - Paul DeVan, halfback ** and the UNI Panthers were known as Appearances 1952 - Lou Bohnsack, center** the Iowa State Teachers College Tutors. 1955 - LeRoy Dunn, tackle* But in the fall of that year, a contest was 1956 - Dick Formanek, tackle* sponsored by the College Eye and the 1975 1960 - Jerry Morgan, quarterback* Men's Physical Education Department NCAA II Playoffs 1961 - Wendell Willia ms, Cedar Falls, IA - In what has since been guard** to change the na me of the school's ath­ dubbed the " Mud Bowl," Northern Iowa 1962 - Dan Boals, fullback* letic teams. It was the "Purple Pan­ struggled with Western Kentucky in heavy 1964 - Randy Schultz, fullback** thers," submitted by Burl Berry of rain and 42-degree temperatures and a 16 1965 - Randy Schultz, fullback** Wellman, IA, that caught the College's mph wind in the last game to be played In 1967 - Ray Pedersen, guard** eye and that's the name that has guided O.R. Latham Stadium. The Hilltoppers won 1975 - Mike Timmermans, tackle** UNI teams for the last half-century. Ber­ the first round of the NCAA II playoffs 14-12. ry, who also happened to be that sea­ The Panthers closed to within two points Second Team Selections when they rallied with 12:25 left in the game. son's football MVP selectee, won a brief­ 1948 - Jason Loving, tackle** case from Berg Drug Co. The second The touchdown was set up when Jim Fran­ 1959 - Dennis Remmert, tackle* sen put Western in a hole by booting a 64- place winner received an alarm clock. It yard punt to its one yardline. 1961 - Wendell Williams, guard* also is known that the name which took UNI had two chances to cash-in in the 1973 - Mike Woodley, free safety** third place was the "Purple Grackles," a final period but two errant field goals by name submitted by students living in Fransen buried the Panthers' chances deep Third Team Selections the same rooming house. into the muddy field . Fransen missed from 1946 - Pudge Camarata, 38 and 27 yards as UNI finished the season halfback** with a 9-3 record - its best effort since Head 1960 - Jerry Morgan, quarterback** Coach Stan Sheriff took over the reins in 1962 - Dan Boals, fullback** 1960. · 1975 - Bill Salmon, quarterback** 1976 - Nick Maragos, free safety** 1981 - Ken Harvey, split end** 1964 Pecan Bowl * - Williamson Ratings Abilene, TX - In the first NCAA-sanc­ •* - Associated Press tioned Pecan Bowl, UNI scored an impressive 19-1 7 win over Lamar Tech behind a sensa­ tional performance by two-time All-American fullback Randy Schultz. Schultz ran for 160 yds. on 38 carries and In the Pros scored two touchdowns. He was named the outstanding back of the game and teammate Steve Wright, Jim Lanning, Loren Buser received the outstanding line­ Tackle, Dallas Offensive Tackle, man. The Panthers were 9-2 for the season and Cowboys tied for the North Central title. Despite an abun­ Jim Lanning dance of offensive signed a three-year line talent, the Cow­ free agent contract boys kept free agent with the Cowboys 1960 Mineral Water Bowl Wright as one of 18 in the spring. join­ Excelsior Springs, MO - Northern Iowa athletes who made ing former Panther ran into a bulldozer from Hillsdale College the Rookie Class of Steve Wright (Ohio) in which won the contest 17-6. 1981 The Panthers never really got going after because of Dallas. Lanning finishing the 1960 season with a fine 9-0 "th e potential he played for UNI four record and winning the North Central Con­ displayed in training camp." Wright years and was a starter his last season. ference. played tackle and tight end at UNI. This game marked the first time In his­ tory UNI (then Iowa State Teachers College) Ken Harvey, Wide Steve Ingalls, played In a bowl contest. Receiver, San Offensive Tackle, Diego Chargers The Chargers Also a free agent, signed Harvey as a Steve Ingalls was free agent in 1983 the fourth Panther after the Minnesota to sign such a con­ Vikings cut him tract in the spring from their roster in of 1983, the first to 1982. Harvey set do so with Seattle. A five school records four-year player for in the two years he UNI, he was an All­ played at UNI. He led the nation in Mid-Continent Conference selection his receiving in NCAA 1-AA his senior year. senior year.

40 The University of Northern Iowa The University of Northern Iowa, one of university status. The name was changed to the nation's leading Institutions of higher University of Northern Iowa and Its function learning. Is the outgrowth of the Iowa State was again redefined. Normal School established by the General Although teacher education remains an Assembly In 1876. Important program, the University offers de­ From a single building on a 40-acre cam­ grees to students majoring In a wide variety pus. the University has grown to Include over of subjects. Thus UNI has two bachelor of 40 major buildings. a 723-acre campus, over arts degrees, one with certification to teach 500 faculty members and over 11.000 on­ and one without certification. Also, a bache­ campus students. lor of technology degree can be earned with or During the first 27 years, the school Is­ without certification to teach, and since sued teaching certificates requiring 12 1969, the bachelor of music degree has been weeks to two years of training. In 1903 a offered. A bachelor of fine arts degree was four-year curriculum based on high school approved by the Regents In 1976. An indi­ graduation and leading to the degree of vidual studies major enables a student to Bachelor of Arts In Education was author­ pursue, with faculty approval, a wide as­ ized. sortment of study areas. The bachelor of lib­ In 1909 the Institution was renamed the eral studies, the fifth baccalaureate degree, Iowa State Teachers College and the govern- Is an external degree made available through • ment of the College, along with that of the the cooperative efforts of the three Iowa Re­ and Iowa State University, gents universities. This degree was approved was vested In the State Board of.Regents, a by the Regents In 1977. nine-member body appointed by the Govern­ On the graduate level, courses leading to or. Under the new name, the College attained thedegree of master ofarts In education were master of music In 1976. The graduate pro­ a reputation as one of the nation's outstand­ offered for the first time In the summer of gram was further extended In 1978 with the ing Institutions for preparation of teachers. 1952 and a sixth-year program leading to the addition of UNI's first doctoral degree, the On July 5, 1961. the Iowa General As­ specialist degree with a program In science doctor of industrial technology. sembly on recommendation of the Regents education was Inaugurated In 1970. Ground was broken In October, 1975, for changed the name of the school to the State In 1964, the master of arts degree was the 1st phase of the Speech/Art complex, lo­ College of Iowa and redefined Its function to approved by the Regents. The first master of cated southwest of Russell Hall. This phase, include the offering of liberal arts degrees. arts degrees were granted In 1966. The mas­ which Includes the Strayer-Wood Theatre On July 1, 196 7, the General Assembly on ter of business administration degree was and the Comm untcatlon Arts Center, opened recommendation of the Regents approved approved by the Regents In 1975, and the In January 1978. The UNI Athletic Club - Boosting the Panthers The UNI Athletic Club, now in its 19th year of existence, is a non-profit organization with the sole purpose of encouraging and supporting the athletic program at UNI. All money raised by the Club is used exclusively for athletic scholarships and the operation of the Club. Funds are not used for budget expenditures or for building costs. The money helps UNI student-athletes obtain an education. . Intercollegiate athletics is a worthwhile activity at any college or university. At UNI, there is competition in 19 sports. involving several hundred young men and women. Membership In the club helps these teams achieve their objectives: winning seasons and a meaningful experience for those who compete. In its first year of existence, the Club raised just over $6,500. In 1978-79, a record $162,000 was raised and the goal for this year has been set at $200,000. The Club is divided into seven various levels of contributions. For a contribution of $2,500 or more, persons may join the Schol­ arship Club. The V.l.P level is for donations between $1,000 and $2,499; the Directors, $750-999; Gold, $500-749 ; Purple, $250-499; Century, $100-249; and Loyalty, $25-99. Special pre-game and post-game parties Athletic Club Board of Directors, Front Row, left to right: Rick Morris, Dan McConnell, Bob are held for Club members as well as golf Bowlsby, Scott Fetner, Stan Sheriff, Fred Timson, Dick Morris, John Jermier, Loren Buser; outings, picnics and other special events. Second Row: Dave Boswell, Dick Smith, Mike Sheehan, Max Sowers, Blaine Miller, Tom Bar­ The UNI Athletic Club Board of Directors battl, Frank Malone, Bob Shaffer, Mark Buhrow, George Clark; Third Row: Don Wood, Bob is made up of area men and women who are Kenny, D.J . Ellis, Roy Miller, Paul Knudtson, Loyd Hansen, John Eveland, John Kneeland, Joan engaged in industry, the professions and Poe, Don Richards; Fourth Row: Larry Norman, Bob Fahr, Jerry Martinson. Herb Dorfman, Tom agri-business. They are leaders in the Club's Lorenz, Bill Travis, Jim Chizek, Denny Lenth. fundraising efforts and are representatives Not Pictured: Bob Justis, Bob Beach, An Bergstrom, John Deery. Jr.. Tom Fitzgerald, Hubert of the commitment being made to the UNI Kopriva, Don Landau, Wendell Lockard, Porky Lorenz, Dick Paulsen, Dixon Riggs, Wayne athletic programs. Schutte, Paul Sisson, Chuck Swisher, Wendell Williams, Jack Simonsen and Tom Biddlecomb.

41 Athletic Director Stan Sheriff The Man Behind the Panthers' Climb to the Top of the Mountain

He's seen the institu­ Sheriff is well versed in the thrills and agonies which accom­ tion change in scope from pany any association with intercollegiate athletics. His first the Iowa State Teachers coaching experience came during a tour of duty in the U.S. College, to the State Col­ Army when he guided the 4th Infantry Division team to the lege of Iowa and to the European service title with a 10-1-1 record. A native of San University of Northern Francisco, CA, he was a collegiate star at California State Poly­ Iowa. With the redirec­ technic College at San Luis Obispo. An all-conference center tion of the school as a three seasons. he was the league's most valuable player as a whole, so has gone the senior and was named to the first team Little All-America. direction of intercollegi­ Following his senior year in 1953, he played in the East-West ate athletics under the Shrine Game and the Hula Bowl. one of the first small college leadership of Athletic players to earn both honors. He graduated from Cal Poly in Director Stan Sheriff. 1954 and went on to play professional football for three seasons Sheriff first arrived on in the NFL as a linebacker. campus (then ISTC) in Sheriffs knowledge of football and athletics does not stop at 1958 as first assistant the university level. He served a nine-year term on the NCAA football coach to Bill Football Rules Committee. He also has served terms on the Hammer and succe.eded American Football Association Committees involving conven­ him as mentor two years tions and public relations and the prestigious NCAA Television later. Becoming the win­ Committee which negotiated a multi-million dollar contract ningest coach in the his­ with ABC Television. tory of the school was just His first love, of course. has always been football. His 1960 a matter of time. He took team was a gem. UNI went 9-0 in regular season before losing to over with a bang, produc­ Hillsdale College in the Mineral Bowl at Exselsior Springs. MO, ing an undefeated team his maiden year and putting the Pan­ 17-6. His squad won the North Central title again in 1961 with a thers in a bowl game for the first time. 7-2 record and repeated in 1962 with a 7-1-1 mark. Since he assumed the additional role of athletic director in The second bowl bid came in 1964 when the Panthers 1970, Sheriff has directed a very potent intercollegiate pro­ posted an 8-2 season and were invited to the first Pecan Bowl. gram with as many as 22 men's and women's programs. The beating Lamar Tech 19-17 in the heat at Abilene, TX. In 1975, men's program built a reputation for itself in NCAA Division II. his Panther team. behind All-American quarterback Bill both regionally and nationally. and the North Central Con­ Salmon, rolled to an 8-3 regular season record and got a bid to ference. Sheriff, however, saw bigger and better things for the the NCAA playoffs. The Panthers met Western Kentucky in Panthers and has provided support and encouragement for the what now has been labeled the "Mud Bowl" and dropped a more recent move to Division 1-AA in football, Division I in all 14-12 squeaker in old O.R. Latham Stadium while the newUNI­ other sports, and the development of two new conferences for Dome was being completed across the street. the men, the Mid-Continent Conference and the Association of Just as Sheriffs teams have played a dominant role in the Mid-Continent Universities. NCC and later the Mid-Continent, so have individual players. With the growth of women's athletics across the nation, and He produced 98 all-conference players, with nine winning the UNI campus notwithstanding. Sheriff also has provided most valuable back or linesman awards. Eight times in 23 the same kind ofleadership for UNI's women's sports and their years he had the league's leading ground gainer. In 23 seasons move from AIAW Division II status to NCAA Division I status he produced eight first-team Little All-America players. and the development of the new women's league. the Gateway This fall, for the first time in 25 years, Sheriff no longer will Collegiate Athletic Conference. be coaching from the sidelines. He resigned as head football coach last November because the overwhelming duties of ath­ letic director and administrative head of the UNI-Dome dic­ tated he relinquish his football duties. He and wife, Jane, have three sons, Paul, Michael and Rich­ ard.

Editor's Note: As Northern Iowa Football 1983 went to the printer's press. Stan Sheriff announced his resignation, becoming the University of Hawaii's athletic director, effective August first. The acting.athletic director and Sheriffs permanent replacement was to be announced at a later date. 42 Fort Collins. His latest coachingjob was UNI Administrative and Athletic Staff at the University of Iowa where he was Assistant Coach and Assistant Athletic Director from 1971-76. Prior to his Dr. Constantine Curris - appointment at Topeka Inn Manage­ President ment, he was Director of Athletics at Dr. Curris was named the seventh pres­ Kansas State University from 1976-78. ident of the University of Northern Iowa He and his wife, Joanne, have three June 17th, replacing Dr. John J. sons, John, Jim and Steve, and one Kamerick who retired from the presi­ daughter, Sara. dency after 13 years. Curris, 42, had been president of Murray State Univer­ Sandra Williamson - Associate sity in Murray, KY, since 1973. Prior to Athletic Director his presidency at Murray State, he was In her sixth year in the Intercollegiate vice president and dean of the faculty at Athletic Program, Sandra joined the West Virginia Institute of Technology UNI staff in July of 1978 following a mer­ from 1971-73. From 1969-71, he was ger of men's and women's athletics. She dean of student personnel programs at was the first Associate Athletic Director Marshall University. In 1968-69, Curris for Women at UNI and also assumed the was director of academic programs of duty of coaching UNI's women's basket­ the West Virginia Board of Education, ball team, which she dropped three which served as the governance body for years ago to devote more time to her nine collegiate institutions, excluding administrative duties. Prior to joining . He was vice the Panther staff, she spent six years at president and dean of the faculty at Mid­ Carroll College in Helena, MT, as the way College from 1965-68 and assistant women's basketball and coordinator of the University of Ken­ coach. She received her doctorate tucky Centennial Celebration in degree from the University of Northern 1964-65. Curris received a B.A. degree, Colorado in Greeley this summer. magna cum laude, in political science with a minor in speech communication Ann Hill - Athletic Business in 1962 from Kentucky. He received an Manager M.A. degree in political science with a A familiar face on the Northern Iowa '·public administration emphasis from athletic staff, Ann was promoted to the Illinois in 1965 and the Ed.D. in higher position of Athletic Business Manager education with minors in student per­ for both men's and women's athletics sonnel services and public policy from seven years ago. Ann came to UNI in Kentucky in 1967. Curris has received 1967 and served as secretary in the Ath­ many professional honors and just this letic Business Office before assuming year the Murray State University Board her present duties. She and her hus­ of Regents designated the school's new band, George, have three children - student center as the Constantine W. Jan, Barb and George, Jr. Curris University Center. In 1982 he was named Boss oftheYearbythe Mur­ Bob Bowlsby - Assistant Athletic ray Chapter of Professional Secretaries International. He was a delegate to the Director-Facilities White House Conference on Small Busi­ A native of Waterloo, IA, Bob attended ness in 1980 and was named "Out­ Moorhead State in Minnesota where he standing Young Kentuckian" in 1974 received his BA degree in Health, Physi­ and was Youth Governor of Kentucky in cal Education and Recreatibn in 1975. 1958. He received the Sullivan Medal at He received his master's degree from Kentucky in 1962 as the "Outstanding Iowa in 1978. Prior to his assignment at Male Undergraduate." UNI. he was Assistant Director of Recre­ ation at Iowa for three years, coordi­ John "Jersey" Jermier - nating the University's Recreation Associate Athletic Director Building. Bob is in charge of all mainte­ In his fourth year as Associate Athletic nance, set-up and contractual arrange­ Director, Jermier most recently was ments for the UNI-Dome, both athletic Assistant Vice President and Director of and non-athletic events. Sales for Tupeka Inn Management, Inc., in Thpeka, KS. His athletic career began Jim Husbands - Assistant to the in 1959 when he was Head Football Athletic Director-Marketing Coach at Postville, IA, and later served Jim joined the UNI staff two years ago as Assistant Football and Basketball and is in charge of promotion and mar­ Coach at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, keting of UNI's athletics. A native of IA, where he also received his bachelor's Wilmington, DE, he is a graduate of Bre­ degree. He received his master's from vard Junior College in Brevard, NC, and Iowa. Jermier was Head Football and Wake Forest University in Winston­ Baseball Coach at Wayne State in Salem, NC. Jim's most recent position Nebraska and Assistant Football Coach was as Director of Public Relations with in charge of defense at Colorado State in the Baltimore Col ts, a spot he held since

43 February of 1978. Prior to his work with two-year leave of absence, Burton was the Colts, he was Assistant Sports Infor­ promoted to the head position. He is a mation Director-Sports Promotions member of the American College of Director at the University of Maryland, Sports Medicine, the State Licensing General Manager of the Winston-Salem Committee on Athletic Training and the Red Sox, a Class A minor league base­ National Athletic Trainers Association . ball team, and Assistant Sports Infor­ In the spring of 1978, Burton Accom­ mation Director at Wake Forest Univer­ panied the NCAA Division II All-Star sity. He and his wife, Betty, have two wrestling team to Mexico City as the children. team's head trainer. He is a certified athletic trainer and an Emergency Med­ Chuck Patten - Assistant to the ical Technician. A Boulder, CO, native, Athletic Director Burton and his wife, Marti, reside in Ch uck Patten was named assistant to Cedar Falls, along with an infant son. the athletic director in March of 1982 after heading the UNI wrestling pro­ Nancy Justis- Sports gram for 18 years and compiling a Information Director 218-86-8 mark. His new position Nancy became sports information includes public relations work within director in October of 1979 after serving both the school and the community, as three years as the first full-time well as a wide variety of other duties assistant SID at UNI. A native of Cedar su ch as coordination of fundraising Rapids, IA, she received her B.A. degree through special events, working with in journalism from the University of coaches in terms of program needs and Iowa. After graduation in 1973, she coordination of individual sports' worked for the Fort Collins (CO) Coloni­ booster clubs. His endeavors also entail doan before coming to UNI as an organization of civic, parent and assistant editor in the Office of Public alumni groups throughout Iowa and Information Services where she became working with a state-wide lettermen's involved in sports information on a club. He also has retained his teaching part-time basis. She is a member of the duties. Patten is a 1956 graduate of College Sports Information Directors of Waterloo East High School and a 1961 America and Women in Communica­ UNI graduate. His UNI teams garnered tions, Inc. Nancy and her husband, two NCAA Division II titles and placed Bob, reside in Cedar Falls. 12th in the nation in Division I in 1981, Dave Starr - Assistant Sports the first year in NCAA I, and 10th a year Information Director ago. He also coached state champion Dave joined the UNI Sports Information teams as a high school mentor in Cal­ staff in February of 1981 after receiving ifornia and Oregon prior to returning to his BA in Sports Journalism from UNI in 1965. Simpson College in 1980. While attend­ ing Simpson, he was a part-time Sports Russ Bloom - Ticket Manager Information Director for four years. In Russ Bloom was named ticket manager addition, he was a student assistant in two years ago, becoming UNI's first indi­ Sports Information at Iowa State Uni­ vidual to hold strictly those respon­ versity and Drake University. A former sibilities for athletics and other events athlete himself, he was a two-year letter­ held in the UNI-Dome, a job previously man in basketball and a four-year letter­ held by several people. He received his man in baseball at Simpson. He is a M.S. degree in physical education from native of Indianola, IA. A member of the North Dakota in 1981 and his bachelor's College Sports Information Directors of in recreation administration from America, his UNI wrestling guide has Wisconsin-Lacrosse in 1979. While been awarded Best in the Nation two working on his master's degree, Russ years in a row. served as assistant to the athletic direc­ tor, assistant baseball coach, coordina­ Dick Timmerman - Equipment tor of the summer sports program and was a physical education instructor at Manager North Dakota. He is a native of Racine, Dick joined the Panther staff in Septem­ WI. ber of 1982 as equipment manager after spending 22 years as equ ipment man­ ager and athletic trainer at Upper Iowa Dave Burton - Head Athletic University in Fayette. He is responsible Trainer for overseeing e quipment fo r all 19 Star tin g h is seven th year as Head intercollegiate s por ts with prim ary Trainer , B u rton heads up the Athletic responsibilities for football and basket­ Trainin g Staff that keeps UNI's athletes ball.Besides his duties at Upper Iowa, he on the field and court. After r eceiving also worked with the Fayette ambulance his B.S. degree from Fort Hays State in service for 10 years. He is a certified 1976, Burton cam e to UNI and obtained EMTA (Emergen cy Medical Technician h is master's in 1977 while serving as an Assistan t) and is a member of the Ath­ Assistant Trainer under Elmer Korte­ letic Equipment Managers Association, meyer. When Kortemeyer took a special a national organization. 44 University of Northern Iowa-Primary Media Outlets

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