BRAVES2013 OUTM Football Ottawa University® Sports Information Department - 1001 S. Cedar - Box #7 - Ottawa, Kan. 66067 - Phone 785-248-2610 - [email protected] 2013 Season Schedule Date Opponent Location Time/Result Game 5 9/7 #15 Baker University Baldwin City, Kan. L, 24-25 9/14 #2 Missouri Valley Ottawa, Kan. W, 20-6 OU at McPherson College 9/21 Bethany College Lindsborg, Kan. W, 41-15 9/28 Bethel College Ottawa, Kan. W, 69-34 #10 Braves #RV Bulldogs 10/5 #RV McPherson College McPherson, Kan. 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 2013 - McPherson Stadium Record: 3-1, 2-0 Record: 3-1, 2-0 10/12 Uni. of Saint Mary Ottawa, Kan. 6:00 p.m. McPherson, Kan. - 1:30 p.m. 10/19 Sterling College Sterling, Kan. 1:30 p.m. Last Game: Last Game: 10/26 Southwestern College - ^ Ottawa, Kan. 1:30 p.m. OU Leads the Series 55-23 W, vs. Bethel College 69-34 W, at Kansas Wesleyan 23-16 11/2 Kansas Wesleyan Uni. Ottawa, Kan. 1:30 p.m. 11/9 Friends University Wichita, Kan. 1:30 p.m. Coach: Kent Kessinger Live Stats/Video @ ottawabraves.com Coach: Pete Sterbick 11/16 Tabor College Ottawa, Kan. 1:30 p.m. Career/OU Record: Radio: KOFO 1220 AM / www.kofo.com Career/MC Record: Home games are in BOLD and take place at Peoples Bank Field on Same/61-39 (10th Year) Same/7-6 (2nd Year) the campus of Ottawa University®. (^) Denotes Homecoming Scouting #10 Ottawa University (3-1, 2-0): After falling in the season opener to Baker University the Braves have reeled off three straight victories with two straight KCAC wins. OU put up 69 points in its 69-34 victory over Bethel College last Saturday at Peoples Bank Field. The OU offense is first in the NAIA in fourth down conversion percentage (100%), ninth in offensive passing efficiency (153.9), 14th in scoring A Numbers Game offense per game (38.5), 18th in total points scored (154), 21st in first downs per game (22.3), 22nd in rushing yards per game (207.3), 25th in total rushing yards (829), 30th in third down conversion percentage (39.3%), 37th in total offensive yards per game (391.8), 50th in total passing yards (738), and 50th in passing yards per game (184.5). The Brave defense is ranked ninth in the NAIA in sacks per game (3.3), 11th in total sacks (13), 14th in defensive passing efficiency (100.5), 15th in scoring defense per game (20), 34th in opponent fourth down conversion percentage (40.9%), and 48th in opponent third down conver- sion percentage (39%). OU’s special teams continue to be, well special. The Braves are ranked eighth in the NAIA in kickoff return yards per attempt (26.7), 13th in field goal percentage (.857), 34th in punts per attempt (38.7), and 35th in punt return yards per attempt (10.4). This will be the 79th79 meeting between the two teams. OU Scouting #RV McPherson College (3-1, 2-0): McPherson enters Saturday’s game on a three game winning streak after falling to Bacone leads the series 55-23. College to open the season 37-31. The Bulldogs defeated Kansas Wesleyan University last Saturday 23-17 in Salina. As a team, MC is ranked 16th in the NAIA in penalty yards per game (77). McPherson won the yardage contest as they piled on 369 on just 63 plays compared to 328 on 81 by the Coyotes. Hoffman had another solid performance for Mac as he completed 20-of-25 for 274 yards and two touchdowns. Rotering was four yards off of the century mark as he pulled down a season-high seven receptions. Both Ramos and Tremon Robinson caught four passes in the win. A running back by committee philosophy was implemented by MC to gain their 137 yards on the ground. Three ‘Dogs made it into double-digits in attempts with Pomele eating up the most yardage as he totaled 60 on his 11 carries. Terrance Jones ran for 37 on 12 attempts while Scott Thibodeaux logged 10 yards on 10 tries. Trenton Forrester had a career game for the Bulldog D as he racked up a team-high 10 total tackles, nine being solo stops. Tyler Bruton and Dominique Henderson each ended the contest with seven tackles. Defensive back Phillip Wilson knocked down three passes and made five stops in Mac’s victory (www.macbullogs.com). The Bulldogs offense is ranked seventh in the NAIA in offensive passing efficiency (157), 18th in sacks against (1.3), 18th in total sacks against (5), 19th in total passing yards (1,032), 20th in passing offense per game (258), 20th in scoring offense per game (34.8), 21st in fourth down 2 conversion percentage (57.1%), 22nd in third down conversion percentage (42.4%), 27th in total points scored (139), 29th in total offensive The Braves are on a two game winning streak against the yards per game (404.3), and 38th in first downs per game (20). Bulldogs. OU is McPherson’s defense is ranked sixth in opponent third down conversion percentage (25.8%), sixth in defending the run (67.8), 16th in opponent fourth down conversion percentage (31.3%), 19th in sacks (2.8), 20th in scoring defense per game (21.3), 22nd in total defensive yards per game (333), 23rd in total sacks (11), and 29th in defensive passing efficiency (118.1). MC’s special teams are ranked 12th in field goal percentage (.875), 17th in kickoff returns per attempt (23.3), 27th in punt return yards per @BravesAthletics attempt (11.2), and 33rd in PAT kicking percentage (.941). 2013 Braves Football In the Poll: The Braves have moved up to no. 10 in the latest NAIA Football Coaches Top 25 Poll. Tabor College dropped from no. 8 2013 KCAC Standings KCAC Overall to no. 15 with its loss to Sterling College last weekend. Friends University has entered the poll at no. 20 after receiving votes last week and this week’s opponent McPherson College is receiving votes in the poll. Team W L Pct. W L Pct. #20 Friends Uni. 2 0 1.000 3 1 .750 Run, Run, and Run Some More: The Braves rushed 72 times in last week’s victory over Bethel College. OU had two players with over 100 yards rushing in a single game with Luke Lundy rushing for 169 yards and Dexter Hayes with 122 yards. The Braves ended #RV McPherson 2 0 1.000 3 1 .750 up with a total of 466 yards rushing which is a school record. The 72 rush attempts is also a school record and the 655 yards of #10 Ottawa Uni. 2 0 1.000 3 1 .750 total offense is fourth in the OU record books for a single game. Lundy’s 169 yards rushing ties him for 10th in single game rushing yards in the OU record book. #15 Tabor College 1 1 .500 3 1 .750 Finding the End Zone: The Braves and the Bulldogs have two of the better scoring offenses in the NAIA. OU is ranked 14th in points Southwestern College 1 1 .500 2 2 .500 per game (38.5) and 18th in total points scored (154). McPherson is ranked 20th in points per game (34.8). Sterling College 1 1 .500 2 2 .500 Pass Happy: The Bulldogs are one of the best passing teams in the NAIA. As a team MC is ranked seventh in the NAIA in passing Uni. of Saint Mary 1 1 .500 2 2 .500 efficiency (157), 19th in total passing yards (1,032), and 20th in passing yards per game (258). Bulldogs quarterback Jordan Bethany College 0 2 .000 1 3 .250 Hoffman is ranked seventh in the NAIA in passing efficiency (160.3), 10th in total passing yards (1, 008), and 14th in passing Bethel College 0 2 .000 1 3 .250 yards per game (252). Kansas Wesleyan Uni. 0 2 .000 1 3 .250 Miler: Ottawa University junior running back Luke Lundy is just one of 22 players from the state of Nebraska that has rushed for over 5,000 yards in his high school career. He rushed for 5,023 at Auburn High School. That is 2.85 miles. Making the Century Mark: In OU’s 69-34 victory over Bethel College last Saturday, Brave head coach Kent Kessinger coached in 2013 Non-Conference Opponents his 100th game as head of the OU football program. Coach Kessinger has an overall record of 61-39 in his 10 seasons at the helm. Team 2013 Record Opponent 2013 OU Individual NAIA Rankings Baker University 3-1 MidAmerica Naz. Deron Bruce Ranks Number 1 in Division I in Sacks per Game (1.500) Missouri Valley College 2-1 Central Methodist Deron Bruce Ranks Number 1 in Division I in Total Sacks (6.000) Erik Brown Ranks Number 2 in Division I in Total Interceptions (4) Erik Brown Ranks Number 2 in Division I in Interceptions per Game (1.000) Erik Brown Ranks Number 2 in Division I in Passes Defended per Game (2.000) Deron Bruce Ranks Number 3 in Division I in Tackles For Loss per Game (2.500) 2013 KCAC Media Poll Team (First Place Votes) Points 1. Tabor College (11) 166 A Numbers Game Continued ... 2. Ottawa University (7) 163 3. Friends University 149 4. Kansas Wesleyan University 102 5. McPherson College 95 6. University of Saint Mary 91 7. Bethany College 84 8.