2018-2019 Mid-States Football Association Press Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Mid-States Football Association History 3 Concordia University 4-6 Indiana Wesleyan University 7 Lawrence Technological University 8 Lindenwood University-Belleville 9-11 Marian University 12-14 Missouri Baptist University 15-17 Olivet Nazarene University 18-20 Robert Morris University 21-23 Saint Xavier University 24-26 Siena Heights University 27-29 St. Ambrose University 30-32 Taylor University 33-35 Trinity International University 36-38 University of Saint Francis (Ill.) 39-41 University of St. Francis (Ind.) 42-44 2018 MSFA Football Schedule 45 2017 MSFA Results 46 MSFA Mideast League Year-by-Year Standings 47-48 MSFA Midwest League Year-by-Year Standings 48-50 MSFA All-Time Composite Standings 51-52 MSFA Overtime Games 53 MSFA Year-by-Year Team Statistical Leaders 54-60 MSFA Year-by-Year Individual Statistical Leaders 60-67 NAIA Team Statistical Leaders 68 NAIA Individual Statistical Leaders 69-70 MSFA in NAIA Post-Season 71-73 NAIA Post-Season All-Time & NAIA National Champions 74 MSFA Coaches of the Year 75 AFCA Regional & NAIA National Coaches of the Year 75 MSFA Coaches Records, 1994-2017 76-77 MSFA Records vs. Non-Conference Opponents 78-79 2017 AFCA All-Americans & MSFA & NAIA Special Awards 80 AFCA/NAIA All-Americans 81-82 2017 MSFA Mideast League All-Conference Selections 83-84 2017 MSFA Midwest League All-Conference Selections 85-86 MSFA Players of the Year 87 MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week 88-89 MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week 90-91 MSFA Players of the Week 92 MSFA NAIA Players of the Week 93 2017 MSFA All-Academic 94-97 2017 COSIDA Academic All-Americans 98 2017 MSFA NAIA Scholar-Athletes 98-99 MSFA All-Time Statistical Performances 100-103 MSFA 20-Year Mideast & Midwest League Teams 104-105 MSFA Records 106-115 MSFA Mideast League Records 115-123 MSFA Midwest League Records 123-130 2 Mid-States Football Association The Mid-States Football Association, wnhich enters its 25th year as an NAIA-affiliated organi- zation in the Midwest, will feature the same 13-team league as in 2017 with Indiana Wesleyan Universi- ty and Lawrence Technological University awaiting their first years of competition in 2019. Lawrence Tech in Southfield, Mich. was added by the Association at its annual meeting in 2017, while Indiana Wesleyan was added in 2016. Indiana Wesleyan, located in Marion, Ind., will compete in football for the first time in 2018, while LTU is returning to the gridiron after a 70-year absence. Lindenwood University-Belleville, located in Belleville, Ill., and Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis, Mo., began MSFA play in 2015 as part of the Mideast League, joining Concordia University of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Marian University of Indianapolis, Ind.; the University of Saint Francis of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Siena Heights University of Adrian, Mich.; and Taylor University of Upland, Ind. Meanwhile, Chicago-based Robert Morris University and Saint Xavier University; the Universi- ty of St. Francis of Joliet, Ill.; Olivet Nazarene University of Bourbonnais, Ill.; St. Ambrose University of Davenport, Iowa; and Trinity International University of Deerfield, Ill. will again make up the Mid- west League in 2017. Each MSFA team plays the other teams within its league plus crossover games against the other league. The champions of the two leagues receive automatic berths into the NAIA Championship Series. The MSFA has claimed nine NAIA national championships, including six of the last seven … Saint Francis, Ind. (2016 & 2017), Marian (2015 & 2012), Grand View University (2013) and Saint Xa- vier (2011). The University of Findlay (1995 & 1997) and Westminster College (1994) also won nation- al titles as members of the MSFA. The MSFA Chairman for 2017-2018 will be Lonnie Pries, Athletics Director, Concordia Uni- versity. Gary Newsome, Athletics Director at Olivet Nazarene, is in his third season as the MSFA Com- missioner; Larry Alter of Findlay, Ohio is the MSFA Information Director; and Ray McCormick of Nor- mal, Ill. is the Coordinator of Officials. Weekly statistical reports, players of the week, news items and highlights are available on the MSFA website at www.mid-statesfootball.org. GARY NEWSOME, Commissioner LARRY ALTER, Information Director Athletic Director 1635 Parkside Place Olivet Nazarene University Findlay, Ohio 45840 Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Cell: (419) 722-1186 Office: (815) 939-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: (815) 685-6810 2nd email: [email protected] Fax number: (815) 939-7933 E-mail: [email protected] RAY MCCORMICK, Coord. of Officials LONNIE PRIES, 2017-18 Chairman 401 Covey Court Athletic Director Normal, IL 61761 Concordia University Home: (309) 808-4050 Ann Arbor, Mich., 48105 Cell: (318) 614-9278 Office: (734) 904-4685 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 734-904-4685 E-mail: [email protected] 3 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 4090 Geddes Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 University switchboard: 734-995-7300 FAX: (734) 995-4883 Denomination: Lutheran – Missouri Synod Nickname: Cardinals Website: www.cuaa.edu Athletic Website: www.concordiacardinals.com Team Colors: Red, White & Black Stadium: Cardinal Stadium (1,200) 2017 Overall Record: 9-2 2017 MSFA Mideast League Record: 5-1 President: Curt Gielow Phone: 734-995-7373 E-mail: [email protected] Faculty Representative: Joey-Lynn Bialkowski Phone: 734-995-6765 E-mail: [email protected] Athletics Director: Lonnie Pries Phone: 734-904-4685 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant AD—Ext. Comm.: Kyle Thomas Phone: 734-545-4358 E-mail: [email protected] Sports Information Dir: Zach Johnston Cell Phone: 616-902-3563 E-mail: [email protected] Athletic Department: 734-995-7342 Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: Multiple Starters Returning/Lost: 13/9 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 48/21 Incoming Freshmen: 55 Transfers: 10 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Joshua Schumacher (Concordia-Chicago ‘07) Office: 734-995-7473 E-mail: [email protected] Record at Concordia: 9-2 (2nd year) Overall Record: 9-2 (2nd year) Background: 2007 — CUAA head coach . 2013-16 — Concordia-Ann Arbor defensive coordinator . 2008-12 — Las Vegas Faith Lutheran High School defensive coordinator . 2007 — Concordia-Chicago running backs coach Football Assistants: Andrew Rode (offensive coordinator) Jonathan Coddington (quarterbacks/recruiting coordinator) Matt Strzalkowski (co-defensive coordinator/safeties) Mike Glennie (offensive line) Caleb O’Hara (defensive line) Earl Schumake (cornerbacks) Roscoe Cummings (assistant coach) Dave Lawrence Sr. (strength/conditioning) Ryan Kastner (punting/kicking) 2018 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 Bye September 1 At Malone University, Canton, Ohio, 1 p.m. September 8 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 15 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 22 At Robert Morris University, Chicago, Ill., 2 p.m. September 29 At Lindenwood-Belleville University, Belleville, Mo. (x), 2 p.m. October 6 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS, IND. (x), 1 p.m. October 13 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (x), 1 p.m. October 20 At Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind. (x), 1 p.m. October 27 At Taylor University, Upland, Ind. (x), 1 p.m. November 3 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. November 10 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. (x), 1 p.m. (x) — Mideast League NOTE: All times are local 4 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS JOE CONNER, 6-0, 211, Jr. RB (Flat Rock, Mich. / Flat Rock HS) . MSFA Mideast League 1st team . Ranked No.7 NAIA & No. 2 MSFA rushing yards per game (131.7) . No. 8 NAIA & No. 2 MSFA rushing TDs (15) . No. 10 NAIA & No.2 MSFA all-purpose yards per game (151.9) . No.3 MSFA yards per carry (6.7) . Set Concordia season records for rushing attempts (216), rushing yards (1,449), all-purpose yards (1,671) & rushing touchdowns (15) DONTE DESALLE, 6-0, 16, Jr., WR (Nashville, Tenn. / Midwest Prep HS) . MSFA Mid- east League 2nd team . No.1 among MSFA qualifying receivers in yards per catch (20.6) . No.33 NAIA & No.5 MSFA in receiving yards per game (74.8) . No.9 NAIA & No.3 MSFA in receiving touchdowns (11) . No.23 NAIA in stellar receiving yards (195) . Led Concordia in receptions (40) and set school season records for receiving yards (823) and receiving touchdowns (11) DONOVAN CORLEW, 6-2, 284, Soph., OL (Cleveland, Ohio / Benedictine HS) . MSFA Mideast League 2nd team . Helped Concordia set school season records in points (397), touchdowns (53) and total yardage (483.3) . Led rushing attack that was 16th in NAIA & No.2 in MSFA (218.7 yards per game) TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS ANDREW O’HARA, 6-5, 226, Sr., LB (Cleveland, Ohio / Lutheran West H.S.) . MSFA Mideast League 1st team . No.13 in MSFA & No.2 on team in tackles (80) . Led team in sacks (3.5) & in tackles for loss (11, No.15 MSFA) . No.2 on team in quarterback hurries (5) . Had 5 passes defended, 2 INTs JAY KOSKI, 6-0, 212, Sr., LB (Portage, Mich. / Portage Northern HS) . MSFA Mideast League 2nd team . Led team in tackles per game (7.5, 11th MSFA) . No.5 in MSFA forced fumbles (2) . No.2 on team in tackles for loss (9) . Had 3 sacks, 1 INT, 4 passes defended, 4 quarterback hurries KEITH RUBIN, 6-3 277, Sr., DT (Whitmore Lake, Mich. / Whitmore Lake HS) . MSFA Mideast League 2nd team . Had 27 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 quarterback hurries TIM KOEHLER, 5-11, 188, Sr., DB (Belvidere, Ill. / Rockford Lutheran HS) . MSFA Mid- east League 2nd team . No.20 NAIA & No. 4 MSFA in interceptions per game (0.4) TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER ANDREW O’HARA, 6-5, 226, Sr., P (Cleveland, Ohio / Lutheran West HS) . MSFA Mid- east League 1st team . No.25 NAIA & No.5 MSFA in yards per punt (38.4) .