MINNESOTA FOOTBALL
2010 Spring Football | Media & Records Book
2010 Gopher Football
TCF BANK STADIUM: THE TIMELINE
June, 2007
Gophers break ground
on TCF Bank Stadium
May, 2006
Minnesota legislature
approves new
on-campus football
stadium.
April 7, 2008
Spring, 2009
First brick is laid at the
stadium site.
January, 2008
First steel rises from
the ground at stadium
site.
Sept. 12, 2009
Playing surface
installed
Fall, 2009
Scoreboards and
lighting installed.
Exterior work completed.
First game at
TCF Bank Stadium
July, 2009
University takes
occupancy of TCF Bank
Stadium.
TCF BANK STADIUM INFORMATION
STADIUM SEATING
50,805
Capacity of stadium, expandable to 80,000
25,000
Approximate number of seats with permanent chairbacks
37
Private Suites
57
Loge Boxes
1,250
Outdoor Club seats
250
Indoor Club seats
20,000
Square-foot DQ Club Room for game day and non-game day usage
STADIUM BY THE NUMBERS
1,300,000
Total number of on-site work hours to complete stadium
24,000
Cubic yards of cast-in-place concrete, enough to make a five-foot-wide sidewalk from Minneapolis to Rochester (74 miles)
8,800
Tons of structural steel, 97% of which is from recycled steel
4,019,760
LED lights make up the video boards at the stadium. The main video scoreboard is the third-largest in college sports.
740,000
Units of brick
2,020,000
Feet of cable for telecom, broadcast, sound, fire alarm and security systems (382 miles)
2,210,000
Feet of electrical wire/cable for power (418 miles)
900,000
Square feet of finished space
7,500
Light fixtures
350
LCD televisions
12
Elevators and two escalators
STADIUM FACTS
Playing Surface
Architect
General Contractor
Construction Cost
FieldTurf
Populous (formerly HOK Sport)
Mortenson (in partnership with Thor)
$288.5 million
OTHER STADIUM NOTES
• TCF Bank Stadium became the first new football stadium in the Big Ten since 1960 and the first in NCAA FBS since 2006 and just the second since 1998.
• It is one of only two on-campus stadiums built by a BCS Conference school since 1998, joining Stanford’s new facility in 2006.
• The Gophers locker room is a state-of-the-art 60 x 25-yard area, shaped like a football with 120 custom-built lockers and 10 LCD televisions
• Gophers have a private recruiting room that can accommodate 150 people
• The main high-definition video display in the stadium is the third-largest in college sports at approximately 48 feet high by 108 feet wide. It
boasts Daktronics HD-16 technology and is the first of its kind in the Big Ten Conference.
• The University achieved LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for TCF Bank Stadium, making it the first LEED
certified college football stadium in America. The certification is achieved by accumulating credits for various environmentally and sustainable efforts in design and construction.
MINNESOTA FOOTBALL
Table of Contents
2010 Spring Football I Media & Records Book
QUICK FACTS
Quick Facts
Future Schedules
Rosters
Squad Breakdown
Gopher Profiles
Newcomer Profiles
2
3
4-5
6
8-43
44-50
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Tim Brewster
Assistant Coaches
Support Staff
52-53
54-66
67-68
2009 REVIEW
2009 Statistics
2009 Highs & Lows
2009 Longest Plays
The Last Time
2009 Game Recaps
70-75
76
77
78-79
80-86
RECORDS
Rushing Records
Passing Records
Receiving Records
Total Offense Records
All-Purpose Records
Defensive Records
87-92
93-97
98-102
103-104
105-107
108-110
Interception Records
Punt Return Records
Kickoff Return Records
Punting Records
Scoring Records
Longest Plays
Miscellaneous Records
Team Records
Opponent Records
Attendance Records
Season-By-Season Statistics
Stadium History
Year-By-Year Results
All-Time Opponents
HISTORY
1934 National Champions
1935 National Champions
1936 National Champions
1940 National Champions
1941 National Champions
1960 National Champions
Little Brown Jug
Floyd of Rosedale
Paul Bunyan’s Axe
Governor’s Victory Bell
Retired Numbers
111-112
113-114
115-116
117-118
119-121
122
123
124-126
126
127
128-129
130
131
132-138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
All-Time Letterwinners
All-Time Captains
All-Time Numbers
Academic Awards
Pro Football Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame
All-Americans
Big Ten Awards
Team Awards
National Award Winners
NFL Draft History
All-Time NFL Roster By Team
All-Time NFL Roster By Player
Bowl Game Summaries
Bowl Game Records
All-Time Coaching Staffs
All-Time Assistant Coaches
Homecoming Results
All-Time Coaching Records
All-Time Results
MEDIA
Media Outlets
Gopher Radio Network
Media Information
Athletics Administration
Athletic Communications
150-156
157
158-166
167
168
169
170
171
172-173
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174-175
176-178
179-181
182-186
186-189
190-193
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198-212
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1 | Minnesota Football
Quick Facts
COACHING STAFF
Coach
Tim Brewster
John Butler
Kevin Cosgrove
Tim Cross
Tim Davis
Thomas Hammock
Jeff Horton
Ronnie Lee
Derek Lewis
Steve Watson
Mark Hill
Will Peoples
Position
Head Coach
Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator
Co-Defensive Coordinator
Associate Head Coach/Defensive Line
Offensive Line/Running Game
Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs
Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Tight Ends
Wide Receivers
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Alma Mater, Year
Illinois, 1983
Catholic, 1995
Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1980
Northern Colorado, 1990
Utah, 1982
Northern Illinois, 2002
Nevada, 1983
Washington State, 1989
Texas, 1998
Temple, 1979
Tennessee-Chattanooga, 1999
Oklahoma, 2005
SUPPORT STAFF
Name
Dan O’Brien
Dan Berezowitz
Josh Sternquist
Jordan Gigli
Tony Sorrentino
Daryl Agpalsa
Jesse Nelson
TBA
Ed Lochrie
Chris Elrod
Mike Schaaf
Andy Seeley
Position
Director of Football Operations
Recruiting Coordinator
Assistant Recruiting Coordinator
Quality Control
Quality Control
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
Head Equipment Manager
Head Athletic Trainer
Director of Football Academic Advising
Director of Video Services
Athletic Communications
Alma Mater, Year
St. Thomas, 1987
Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1994
Wisconsin-Whitewater, 2004
Tri-State, 2003
College of New Jersey, 2005
Linfield, 2002
Concordia (Minn.), 2009
Colorado, 1987
Texas, 1995
Minnesota, 1999
Northwest Missouri State, 1994
FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS
Location
Enrollment
Founded
Colors
Conference
Mascot
University President
Athletics Director
Faculty Athletics Representatives
Minneapolis, Minn.
50,883
1851
Maroon (PMS 202), Gold (PMS 136)
Big Ten
Goldy Gopher
Robert H. Bruininks (Western Michigan, 1964)
Joel Maturi (Notre Dame, 1967)
Perry Leo (Duke, 1980), Linda Brady (Michigan, 1972)
Stadium (year opened)
Capacity
Surface
TCF Bank Stadium (2009)
50,805
Field Turf
Head Coach
Career Record
Record at Minnesota
Tim Brewster (Illinois, 1983)
8-17 (two years)
8-17 (two years)
Football Office Phone
Football Email
Football Website
612-624-6004
football@umn.edu
www.play4brew.com
2009 Record
2009 Postseason
6-7 (3-5 Big Ten, 8th)
Insight Bowl (L, 13-14 vs. Iowa State)
Primary Offense/Defense
Starters Returning/Lost
Multiple/4-3
14/11
Offense: 9/2 • Defense: 2/9 • Specialists: 2/1
38/22
Offense: 21/8 • Defense: 15/15 • Specialists: 2/1
Letterman Returning/Lost
First Year of Competition
National Titles
Big Ten Titles
Bowl Games
All-Time Record
All-Time Big Ten Record
2 | Minnesota Football
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640-463-44
322-351-28
CREDITS
Executive Editor/Design and Layout:
Jeff Keiser
Editors: Andy Seeley, Garry Bowman
Photography: Eric Miller, Jerry Lee,
Christopher Mitchell, Jim Rosvold, Craig
Lassig, Bruce Kluckhohn.
Printing: University of Minnesota
Printing Services
Special thanks to Bob Swoverland and
the staff at University of Minnesota
Printing Services
© 2010 University of Minnesota Intercollegiate
Athletics. The information contained in this publication was compiled by the University of Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics Communications
office and is provided as a courtesy to our fans
and the media and may be used for personal or
editorial purposes only. Any commercial use of
this information is prohibited without the consent of University of Minnesota Intercollegiate
Athletics.
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Assoc. Athletic Communications Director/
Football Contact: Andy Seeley
Office Phone: (612) 626-0299
Mobile Phone: (612) 269-2706
Email: aseeley@umn.edu
Fax: (612) 625-0359
Web site: www.gophersports.com
Office Phone
Office Fax
Website
Email
(612) 625-4090
(612) 625-0359
www.gophersports.com
gophers@umn.edu
Mailing Address
Athletic Communications
University of Minnesota
244 Bierman Field Athletic Building
516 15th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, Minn. 55455
GOPHER RADIO NETWORK
General Manager
Play-by-Play
Analyst
Analyst
Studio Host
Greg Gerlach
Dave Lee
Dave Mona
Darrell Thompson
Mike Grimm
Quick Facts
2010 SCHEDULE
Date
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
2
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
27
Opponent
at Middle Tennessee State
SOUTH DAKOTA
USC
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
NORTHWESTERN (HC)
at Wisconsin
at Purdue
PENN STATE
OHIO STATE
at Michigan State
at Illinois
IOWA
ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION
Location
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
Madison, Wis.
West Lafayette, Ind.
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
East Lansing, Mich.
Champaign, Ill.
TCF Bank Stadium
2011 SCHEDULE
Date
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
3
10
17
24
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
Opponent
at USC
NEW MEXICO STATE
MIAMI (OHIO)
NORTH DAKOTA STATE
at Indiana
WISCONSIN
at Ohio State
MICHIGAN STATE (HC)
at Michigan
NORTHWESTERN
PENN STATE
at Iowa
Location
Los Angeles, Calif.
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
Bloomington, Ind.
TCF Bank Stadium
Columbus, Ohio
TCF Bank Stadium
Ann Arbor, Mich.
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
Iowa City, Iowa
1
8
15
22
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
Opponent
at UNLV
NEW HAMPSHIRE
WESTERN MICHIGAN
SYRACUSE
INDIANA (HC)
at Wisconsin
OHIO STATE
at Michigan State
MICHIGAN
at Northwestern
at Penn State
IOWA
Name (Alma Mater, Year)
Joel Maturi (Notre Dame, 1967)
Regina Sullivan (Yale, 1983)
Elizabeth Eull (Minnesota, 1984)
David Crum (Concordia College, 1989)
Scott Ellison (North Dakota, 1982)
Jason LaFrenz (UW-Eau Claire, 1989)
Marc Ryan (Moorhead State, 1984)
J.T. Bruett (Minnesota, 1988)
Mark Nelson (Bowling Green, 1988)
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Position
Director of Athletic Communications
Associate Director
Associate Director
Associate Director
Assistant Director/Publications
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Creative Director
Assistant Creative Director
Director of Internet Services
Director of Photography
Name (Alma Mater, Year)
Garry Bowman (San Diego State, 1996)
Becky Bohm (Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1988)
Andy Seeley (NW Missouri State, 1994)
Matt Slieter (Minnesota, 1999)
Sara Berhow (Minnesota, 1998)
Steve Geller (Towson, 1997)
Jim Strick (St. Norbert, 1997)
Michelle Traen (Minnesota State, 1999)
Jeff Keiser (Penn State, 1998)
Chris Lagasse (Bemidji State, 2007)
John Romo (Bemidji State, 1995)
Eric Miller (Minnesota, 1987)
2009 RESULTS (6-7, 3-5 BIG TEN)
2012 SCHEDULE
Date
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Position
Athletics Director
Sr. Assoc. Athletics Director/SWA
Sr. Assoc. Athletics Director
Assoc. Athletics Director
Assoc. Athletics Director
Assoc. Athletics Director
Assoc. Athletics Director
Director of Athletic Compliance
Director of McNamara Academic Center
Location
Las Vegas, Nev.
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
Madison, Wis.
TCF Bank Stadium
East Lansing, Mich.
TCF Bank Stadium
Evanston, Ill.
State College, Pa.
Iowa City, Iowa
DATE
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Dec.
5
12
13
26
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
31
OPPONENT [TV]
at Syracuse [ESPN2]
AIR FORCE [BTN]
CALIFORNIA [ESPN]
at Northwestern [BTN]
WISCONSIN [ESPN]
PURDUE (HC) [ESPN2]
at Penn State [ABC]
at Ohio State [ESPN]
NORTHWESTERN [BTN]
ILLINOIS [BTN]
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE [BTN]
at Iowa [ESPN]
vs. Iowa State [NFL Network]
RESULT
SCORE
W
23-20 OT
W
20-13
L
21-35
W
35-24
L
28-31
W
35-20
L
0-20
L
7-38
W
42-34
L
32-35
W
16-13
L
0-12
L
13-14
ATTEND.
48,617
50,805
50,805
22,091
50,805
50,805
107,981
105,011
50,805
50,805
50,805
70,585
45,090
2013 SCHEDULE
Date
Aug. 31
Sept. 7
Sept. 14
Sept. 21
Opponent
UNLV
at North Carolina
WESTERN ILLINOIS
SAN JOSE STATE
Location
TCF Bank Stadium
Chapel Hill, N.C.
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
2014 SCHEDULE
Date
Aug. 30
Sept. 6
Sept. 14
Sept. 21
Opponent
EASTERN ILLINOIS
at Miami (Ohio)
NORTH CAROLINA
SAN JOSE STATE
Location
TCF Bank Stadium
Miami, Ohio
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
2015 SCHEDULE
Date
Sept. 5
Sept. 6
Sept. 14
Sept. 21
Opponent
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
at Colorado State
TEXAS
OHIO
Location
TCF Bank Stadium
Fort Collins, Colo.
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
3 | Minnesota Football
Roster
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Ryan Collado
Kim Royston
Hayo Carpenter
Keanon Cooper
MarQueis Gray
Johnny Johnson
Michael Carter
Spencer Reeves
Adam Weber
Christyn Lewis
Troy Stoudermire
Moses Alipate
Sam Maresh
R.J. Buckner
Adam Lueck
Duane Bennett
DeLeon Eskridge
Mike Rallis
Kyle Theret
Kenny Watkins
Shady Salamon
Kyle Henderson
Jon Hoese
Chris Krajnik
Chase Haviland
Nick Rengel
Eric Ellestad
Willie Schneider
Nathan Tow-Arnett
Dan Orseske
Ryan Grant
David Schwerman
Ed Cotton
Brent Singleton
Bryan Klitzke
Ryan Coleman
Matt Garin
Patrick Sveum
Gary Tinsley
D.J. Burris
Aaron Hill
Ed Olson
Joey Balthazor
Ryan Wynn
Zach Mottla
Andy Brinkhaus
Austin Hahn
Eric Jacques
David Stommes
Chris Bunders
Jewhan Edwards
Jacob Glickstein
Jeff Wills
Matt Carufel
Brooks Michel
Dominic Alford
Ryan Orton
Xzavian Brandon
4 | Minnesota Football
Pos
WR
CB
DB
WR
LB
QB
DB
CB
LB
QB
DB
WR
QB
LB
RB
QB
RB
RB
LB
DB
DB
DB
DB
FB
DB
DB
FB
K
FB
DB
P
LB
K
FB
LB
DB
LS
DE
LB
LB
OL
LB
OL
LB
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
DL
OL
DT
DL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
WR
Ht
6-0
5-9
5-11
5-11
6-0
6-4
5-9
5-11
6-2
6-3
6-2
5-10
6-5
6-3
5-11
6-0
5-9
5-11
6-2
5-10
6-0
5-11
5-11
6-2
5-10
5-9
6-3
6-3
5-11
6-1
6-3
6-2
6-0
6-0
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-4
6-1
6-1
6-2
6-2
6-7
6-3
6-5
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-2
6-6
6-3
6-2
6-3
6-7
6-5
6-7
6-3
6-4
6-3
Wt
179
173
190
170
212
228
197
174
227
220
175
183
269
245
208
187
206
203
222
190
187
203
183
233
155
178
225
213
228
203
207
226
193
214
213
214
217
231
214
232
305
218
293
240
293
273
278
273
279
234
314
338
283
363
295
309
331
291
183
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Hometown (Previous School)
Chicago, Ill. (Robeson HS)
Cincinnati, Ohio (Hills Christian HS)
Minneapolis, Minn. (Wisconsin)
Lawndale, Calf. (College of the Canyons)
Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS)
Indianapolis, Ind. (Ben Davis HS)
Chicago, Ill. (Robeson HS)
Pompano Beach, Fla. (Ely HS)
Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS)
Shoreview, Minn. (Mounds View HS)
Fontana, Calif. (Citrus College)
Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS)
Bloomington, Minn. (Jefferson HS)
Champlin, Minn. (Champlin Park HS)
Keller, Texas (Harvest Christian Academy)
Eden Prairie, Minn. (Eden Prairie HS)
Fairview Heights, Ill. (O’Fallon Township HS)
San Francisco, Calif. (Junipero Serra HS)
Edina, Minn. (Edina HS)
Murrieta, Calif. (J.K. Mullen [Colo.] HS)
Detroit, Mich. (Brother Rice HS)
S. St. Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Derham Hall)
Minneapolis, Minn. (Minnesota State-Mankato)
Glencoe, Minn. (Glencoe-Silver Lake HS)
Two Rivers, Wis. (Two Rivers HS)
Thief River Falls, Minn. (Lincoln HS)
Sartell, Minn. (Sartell HS)
Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Armstrong HS)
St. Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Derham Hall HS)
Redwood Falls, Minn. (Redwood Falls HS)
Chicago, Ill. (Brother Rice HS)
Eden Prairie, Minn. (Eden Prairie HS)
Kettle Moraine, Wis. (Kettle Moraine HS)
Champlin, Minn. (Champlin Park HS)
Plantation, Fla. (American Heritage HS)
Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa Falls HS)
Brookfield, Wis. (Brookfield East HS)
Apple Valley, Minn. (Eastview HS)
Rochester, Minn. (Century HS)
Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS)
Kenton, Ohio (Kenton HS)
St. Charles, Mo. (Lutheran HS)
Mahtomedi, Minn. (Mahtomedi HS)
Hartland, Wis. (Arrowhead HS)
Plymouth, Minn. (Maple Grove HS)
Edina, Minn. (Certin-Derham Hall HS)
Bloomington, Minn. (Bloomington Jefferson HS)
Hartford, Wis. (Hartford HS)
Pompano Beach, Fla. (Ely HS)
Eden Valley, Minn. (Eden Valley-Watkins HS)
Maple Grove, Minn. (Osseo HS)
Philadelphia, Pa. (Roman Catholic HS)
New Berlin, Wis. (Brookfield Central HS)
Laurelton, N.Y. (Lackawanna College)
Forest Lake, Minn. (Notre Dame)
Carmel, Ind. (Carmel HS)
Cleveland, Ohio (Shaker Heights HS)
Eden Prairie, Minn. (Eden Prairie HS)
Duluth, Ga. (Northview HS)
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
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Name
Pos
Dominic Alford
OL
Moses Alipate
QB
Bryant Allen
WR
Joey Balthazor
LB
A.J. Barker
WR
Duane Bennett
RB
Xzavian Brandon
WR
Andy Brinkhaus
OL
R.J. Buckner
RB
D.J. Burris
OL
Chris Bunders
OL
Hayo Carpenter
WR
Michael Carter
CB
Matt Carufel
OL
C.J. Cesario
WR
Ryan Coleman
LS
Ryan Collado
CB
Keanon Cooper
LB
Ed Cotton
FB
Curran Delaney
DT
Kyle Dykstra
DL
Jewhan Edwards
DT
Eric Ellestad
K
DeLeon Eskridge
RB
Tiree Eure
TE
Sean Ferguson
DL
Matt Garin
DE
Jacob Glickstein
DL
Ryan Grant
LB
MarQueis Gray
QB
Brandon Green
WR
Kendall Gregory-McGee DE
Ra’Shede Hageman
DE
Austin Hahn
OL
Chase Haviland
DB
Kyle Henderson
DB
Aaron Hill
LB
Jon Hoese
FB
Curtis Hughes
TE
Anthony Jacobs
DE
Eric Jacques
OL
Johnny Johnson
DB
Victor Keise
WR
Brandon Kirksey
DT
Bryan Klitzke
DB
Chris Krajnik
DB
Eric Lair
TE
Christyn Lewis
DB
Adam Lueck
QB
Sam Maresh
LB
Collin McGarry
TE
Da’Jon McKnight
WR
Brooks Michel
OL
Zach Mottla
OL
Sahr Ngekia
TE
Ed Olson
OL
Dan Orseske
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Roster
Pos Ht
# Name
81 Bryant Allen
WR 6-0
82 A.J. Barker
WR 6-1
WR 6-3
83 Da’Jon McKnight
84 Victor Keise
WR 6-1
85 Eric Lair
TE
6-3
TE
6-7
86 Tiree Eure
TE
6-4
87 Sahr Ngekia
TE
6-4
88 Collin McGarry
WR 5-10
89 C.J. Cesario
89 Curran Delaney
DT
6-1
91 Kendall Gregory-McGee
DE
6-5
DL
6-4
92 Kyle Dykstra
95 D.L. Wilhite
DE
6-4
96 Curtis Hughes
TE
6-4
DT
6-2
96 Brandon Kirksey
97 Anthony Jacobs
DE
6-2
98 Sean Ferguson
DL
6-6
DE
6-6
99 Ra’Shede Hageman
*indicates player has taken a redshirt season
Wt
170
189
208
181
238
253
222
244
189
289
260
250
235
253
292
295
307
292
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170
290
215
274
245
303
300
165
190
197
290
250
175
200
220
200
230
190
342
205
265
205
184
175
190
Yr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Jr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Jr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Jr.
Jr.
Fr.
Fr.
Hometown (Previous School)
Maplewood, Mo. (Maplewood-Richmond Hts HS)
St. Paul, Minn. (De La Salle HS)
Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS)
Coral Springs, Fla. (North Broward Prep HS)
Houston, Texas (Lamar HS)
Allentown, Pa. (Lackawanna College)
Richfield, Minn. (Academy of Holy Angels)
Stillwater, Minn. (Stillwater HS)
Arlington Heights, Ill. (St. Victor HS)
Victoria, Minn. (Holy Family HS)
Aurora, Colo. (Cherokee Trail HS)
Princeton, Minn. (Princeton HS)
Lexington, Ky. (Bryan Station HS)
Chicago, Ill. (Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep)
St. Louis, Mo. (Hazelwood East HS)
Northfield, Minn. (Northfield HS)
Philadelphia, Pa. (The Hun School)
Minneapolis, Minn. (Washburn HS)
#
78
26
8
36
3
29
37
43
44
67
11
50
27
51
40
28
8
95
71
60
Name
Ryan Orton
Mike Rallis
Spencer Reeves
Nick Rengel
Kim Royston
Shady Salamon
Willie Schneider
David Schwerman
Brent Singleton
David Stommes
Troy Stoudermire
Patrick Sveum
Kyle Theret
Gary Tinsley
Nathan Tow-Arnett
Kenny Watkins
Adam Weber
D.L. Wilhite
Jeff Wills
Ryan Wynn
Pos
OL
LB
LB
FB
DB
DB
FB
K
LB
DL
WR
LB
DB
LB
DB
DB
QB
DE
OL
OL
Yr
Jr.*
So.*
So.
Fr.*
Sr.*
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Jr.*
Fr.*
Fr.*
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Sr.*
So.*
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2010 FOOTBALL SIGNEES
Name
Tyrone Bouie
Matt Eggen
Lamonte Edwards
Zac Epping
Tiree Eure
Sean Ferguson
Jimmy Gjere
Marquise Hill
Logan Hutton
Donnell Kirkwood
Harold Legania
Marek Lenkiewicz
Christyn Lewis
James Manuel
Dwayne Mitchell
Tom Parish
Ben Perry
J.D. Pride
Johnathan Ragoo
Willie Tatum
Josh Tauaefa
Herschel Thornton
Dwight Tillman
Brock Vereen
Devon Wright
Pos.
DB
OL
RB
OL
TE
DL
OL
WR
WR
RB
DT
OL
DB
DB
LB
QB
DE
QB
OL
LB
DT
DB
DB
DB
RB
Ht.
6-0
6-5
6-2
6-2
6-7
6-6
6-7
6-0
6-1
5-10
6-3
6-5
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-3
6-5
6-1
6-7
6-3
6-2
6-2
5-11
6-0
6-0
Hometown/Previous School
Sanford, Fla./Seminole HS
LaCrosse, Wis./Logan HS
Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury HS
Kenosha, Wis./Tremper HS
Allentown, Pa./Lackawanna College
Philadelphia, Penn./The Hun School
New Brighton, Minn./Irondale HS
St. Louis, Mo./Trinity Catholic HS
LaMarque, Texas/LaMarque HS
Delray Beach, Fla./Atlantic HS
New Orleans, La./Edna Karr HS
Tinley Park, Ill./Victor J. Andrew HS
Fontana, Calif./Citrus College
Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central HS
New Orleans, La./Edna Karr HS
Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead HS
Southlake, Texas/Carroll HS
Brooklyn Park, Minn./Totino-Grace HS
Opa Locka, Fla./Monsignor Pace HS
Pickerington, Ohio/Central HS
Corinth, Texas/Lake Dallas HS
Norristown, Pa./Lackawanna College
Baltimore, Md./Lackawanna College
Valencia, Calif./Valencia HS
Coral Springs, Fla./Taravella HS
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Moses Alipate
all-ih-PAH-tay
Duane Bennett
duh-WAN
Tyrone Bouie
BOO-ee
Xzavian Brandon
ZAY-vee-un
Andy Brinkhaus
BRINK-house
Hayo Carpenter
HEY-oh
Matt Carufel
CARE-uh-fell
Ryan Collado
cuh-LAH-doh
Jewhan Edwards
juh-WAN
Lamonte Edwards
luh-MON-tay
DeLeon Eskridge
DAY-lee-on
Tiree Eure
TYE-ree YOOR-ee
Jimmy Gjere
Jerry
Jacob Glickstein
glick-STEEN
MarQueis Gray
mar-KWEES
Ra’Shede Hageman
Ra-SHEED
Marquise Hill
Mar-KEESE
Jon Hoese
HAZE-ee
Victor Keise
KEYS
Harold Legania
Luh-GONE-yay
Marek Lenkiewicz MARE-eck LENK-uh-witz
Christyn Lewis
Christian
Adam Lueck
LOO-eck
Da’Jon McKnight
day-ZHON
Brooks Michel
michael
Patrick Sveum
SVAY-um
Josh Tauaefa
tah-OO-a-ay-fuh
Kyle Theret
THARE-ut
Nathan Tow-Arnett
TAU r-NET
Adam Weber
WEB-ur
Devon Wright
DEH-vun
Ryan Wynn
WIN
5 | Minnesota Football
2010 Squad Breakdown
SQUAD BREAKDOWN (99)
True Freshmen
Redshirt Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
22
22
16
23
16
LETTERWINNERS RETURNING (36)
Offense (19)
Dominic Alford
Bryant Allen
Duane Bennett
Chris Bunders
D.J. Burris
Hayo Carpenter
Matt Carufel
DeLeon Eskridge
MarQueis Gray
Brandon Green
Jon Hoese
Curtis Hughes
Eric Lair
Collin McGarry
Da’Jon McKnight
Ryan Orton
Troy Stoudermire
Adam Weber
Jeff Wills
OT
WR
RB
OL
OL
WR
OL
RB
QB
WR
FB
TE
TE
TE
WR
OL
WR
QB
OL
Defense (15)
Michael Carter
Ryan Collado
Keanon Cooper
Jewhan Edwards
Ryan Grant
Anthony Jacobs
Johnny Johnson
Brandon Kirksey
Bryan Klitzke
Spencer Reeves
Kim Royston
Shady Salamon
Kyle Theret
Gary Tinsley
D.L. Wilhite
DB
CB
LB
DT
LB
DE
DB
DT
DB
LB
DB
DB
DB
LB
DL
Specialists (2)
Ryan Coleman
Eric Ellestad
LS
K
LETTERWINNERS LOST (25)
Offense (10)
Trey Davis
Eric Decker
Ben Kuznia
David Pittman
Ryan Ruckdashel
Matt Stommes
Jay Thomas
Jeff Tow-Arnett
Nick Tow-Arnett
Kevin Whaley
Defense (14)
Garrett Brown
Lee Campbell
Tim Dandridge
Raymond Henderson
Simoni Lawrence
Cedric McKinley
Barrett Moen
Derrick Onwuachi
Rex Sharpe
Marcus Sherels
Traye Simmons
Marcus Singletary
Eric Small
Nathan Triplett
Specialists (1)
Blake Haudan
STARTERS RETURNING (13)
Offense (9)
Dominic Alford
Duane Bennett
D.J. Burris
Chris Bunders
Matt Carufel
Da’Jon McKnight
Troy Stoudermire
Adam Weber
Jeff Wills
DT
LB
DB
DL
LB
DE
DT
DE
LB
CB
CB
DB
DL
MLB
P
OL
RB
OL
OL
OL
WR
WR
QB
OL
Defense (2)
Kim Royston
Kyle Theret
DB
DB
Specialists (2)
Ryan Coleman
Eric Ellestad
LS
K
STARTERS LOST (12)
Offense (1)
Eric Decker
Nick Tow-Arnett
WR
TE
Defense (9)
Garrett Brown
Lee Campbell
Simoni Lawrence
Cedric McKinley
Barrett Moen
Marcus Sherels
Traye Simmons
Nate Triplett
Specialists (2)
Justin Kucek
Joel Monroe
6 | Minnesota Football
OL
WR
WR
WR
OL
OL
RB
OL
TE
RB
DL
LB
LB
DE
DE
CB
CB
LB
P
K
REDSHIRTS (25)
Offense (11)
Moses Alipate
Xzavian Brandon
Ed Cotton
Eric Jacques
Victor Keise
Brooks Michel
Zach Mottla
Sahr Ngekia
Ed Olson
Nick Rengel
Willie Schneider
QB
WR
FB
OL
WR
OL
OL
TE
OL
FB
FB
Defense (13)
Joey Balthazor
Kyle Dykstra
Matt Garin
Kendall Gregory-McGee
Ra’Shede Hageman
Chase Haviland
Kyle Henderson
Aaron Hill
Sam Maresh
Mike Rallis
Brent Singleton
David Stommes
Kenny Watkins
LB
DL
DE
DE
DE
DB
DB
LB
LB
LB
LB
DL
DB
Specialists (1)
Dan Orseske
P
MID-YEAR SIGNEES (3)
Offense (1)
Tiree Eure
TE
Defense (2)
Sean Ferguson
Christyn Lewis
DL
DB
FALL NEWCOMERS (21)
Offense (12)
Matt Eggen
Lamonte Edwards
Zac Epping
Jimmy Gjere
Marquise Hill
Logan Hutton
Donnell Kirkwood
Marek Lenkiewicz
Tom Parish
J.D. Pride
Johnathan Ragoo
Devon Wright
OL
RB
OL
OL
WR
WR
RB
OL
QB
QB
OL
RB
Defense (9)
Tyrone Bouie
Harold Legania
James Manuel
Dwayne Mitchell
Ben Perry
Willie Tatum
Herschel Thornton
Dwight Tillman
Brock Vereen
DB
DL
DB
LB
DE
LB
DB
DB
DB
Player Profiles
senior running back Duane Bennett
7 | Minnesota Football
Player Profiles
Dominic Alford
Moses Alipate
senior | 6.3 | 330
Cleveland, Ohio
Shaker Heights High School
freshman (RS) | 6.5 | 269
Bloomington, Minn.
Jefferson High School
76 | offensive line
CAREER NOTES:
Athletic tackle, who has appeared in 33 games with 19 starts during his threeyear Gopher career • has seen action at both right and left tackle.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Played in all 13 games during 2009, including nine starts • started two of the first
five games, before being in the lineup for seven of the final eight contests • earned
third varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Appeared in the 23-20 overtime win at Syracuse to open the season (9/5) • part of an offense that accumulated 16 first
downs and racked up 360 total yards of offense, including 112 on the ground and
248 in the air • started at tackle in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12) • part of
an offense that put up 327 total yards of offense, including 219 yards passing and
108 yards rushing • started at tackle in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19) • appeared in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26) • started at tackle in the 35-20
win over Purdue (10/10) as the offense ran up a season-high 207 yards rushing
and four scores on the ground • appeared along the offensive line in the 20-0
loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17) • started at tackle in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio
State (10/24) • started at tackle in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31) and
helped pave the way for 505 total yards and six touchdowns while protecting quarterback Adam Weber as he put up career-high numbers of 416 yards passing and
five scores • started at tackle in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7) • started at
tackle in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14) • started at tackle in the
12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21) • started at the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State (12/31).
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Made a successful transition from right tackle to left tackle • started the first
three games of the season before suffering a severe high-ankle sprain vs. Montana State (9/13) • was back in the starting lineup three weeks later against Indiana (10/4) • came off the bench in the next four games before cracking the
starting lineup again at Wisconsin (11/15) • helped the Gopher offense average
322.9 yards and 23.2 points per game • part of an offense that generated 2,848
passing yards, the fifth-most in school history • earned second letter.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Saw his playing time rise steadily during the season • appeared in 11 of 12 games
• started the last five games of the year at right tackle • made his first career
start against North Dakota State (10/20) • helped the Gophers average 407.5
yards of total offense per game on the season • blocked for an offensive unit that
passed for 2,949 yards, which is the second-highest total in school history • member of an offensive line unit that yielded just 13 sacks on 467 pass attempts to
rank 10th in the NCAA in sacks allowed • earned first letter.
2006:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2006 graduate of Shaker Heights High School (Ohio) • high school coach was
Dave Sedmak • named the 2005 Lake Erie League Lineman of the Year • named
to the 2005 Cleveland Plain Dealer first-team All-County Team and was a second-team all-state choice his senior season • was a first-team all-city, all-area,
all-district and all-conference selection in 2005 • selected to play in the Ohio vs.
Pennsylvania Big 33 All-Star Game • served as team captain his senior season
• helped lead his team to the Lake Erie League championship and state playoffs
in both his junior and senior seasons • also lettered in track, competing in the shot
put and discus.
PERSONAL:
Communications studies major • son of Terry Alford and Barbara Herbert • born
February 22, 1988.
8 | Minnesota Football
12 | quarterback
2009:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2009 graduate of Bloomington Jefferson High School (Minn.) • ranked as the No.
2 player in the state of Minnesota by Rivals.com • ranked as the No. 11 quarterback and the No. 128 player in the nation by ESPN.com • No. 19 “pro-style” quarterback in the country, according to Rivals.com • No. 31 quarterback in the nation,
according to Scout.com • earned three-star rankings from both Scout and Rivals
• took part in the Under Armour All-America Game • standout athlete in both football and basketball • passed for 1,422 yards and 14 touchdowns, against 10 interceptions in 2008 • completed 51.3 percent of his passes as a senior • rushed
81 times for 201 yards and six touchdowns in 2008 • earned Honorable Mention
All-State honors from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Associated Press and the Minnesota Football Coaches Association • coached by Jon Leverenz.
PERSONAL:
Born August 10, 1990 • son of Lisa and Tuineau Alipate • father played in the NFL
for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets.
Bryant Allen
81 | wide receiver
sophomore | 6.0 | 170
Maplewood, Mo.
Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School
CAREER NOTES:
Saw most of his action on the gridiron as a punt returner during his freshman season • also played as a walk-on on Tubby Smith’s Gopher basketball team in 200910 • saw action in nine basketball games last season, where he scored seven
points, grabbed two rebounds and was credited with one assist.
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Returned six punts for an average of 12.2 yards per return • returned three kickoffs with a 15.0-yard average • caught five passes for a total of 45 yards •
recorded one rush for three yards • appeared in the final 12 games, with one start,
after not participating in the season-opener • earned first varsity letter • recorded
one of the Gophers’ best punt returns of the season, with a 22-yard burst against
Northwestern, but bettered it with a career best 31-yarder in the regular season finale against Iowa • was also among the kick return rotation with the first of his
career coming against Ohio State • Game-by-Game: Made his first career appearance in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12), but did not record any statistics
• in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19), returned one punt for eight yards • in the
35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26), returned one punt for 22 yards • appeared in the
31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3), but did not record any statistics • in the 35-20 win
over Purdue (10/10), rushed for the first career time, gaining three yards • appeared in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17), but did not record any statistics • in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24), caught one pass for a
team-long 19 yards and returned his first three career kickoffs for 45 yards • appeared in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31, but did not record any statistics • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), caught one pass for 15 yards and
returned one punt for five yards • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14)
caught one pass • notched his first career start in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21),
finishing with two receptions for 12 yards and returning three punts for 38 total
yards, including a career long of 31 • saw action, but did not record any statistics
in the 14-13 loss to Iowa State at the Insight Bowl (12/31).
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2009 graduate of Maplewood-Richmond High School graduate (Mo.) •holds
Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School career record for total touchdowns with
62 • first 1,000-yard wide receiver in MRHS history • tallied 1,005 yards and 11
receiving touchdowns as a senior • rushed for 343 yards on 54 carries with 10
more scores • scored 27 TDs in 2008 • also played defense last season, where he
tallied 44 tackles and three interceptions • handled punting duties in 2008, averaging more than 41 yards per punt • two-time first-team all-state performer •
named first-team all-metro in 2008 and second-team all-metro in 2007 • four-time
first-team all-conference selection • helped lead his team to a 13-1 mark last season • caught 30 passes for 609 yards and 10 TDs, while rushing for 672 yards and
10 scores as a junior • named his team’s player of the year and all-purpose player
of the year • led Blue Devils to a 2008 state basketball championship • scored 25
points in that state title game, including the game-winning layup with four seconds left after his team trailed by 19 points earlier in the contest • is currently
averaging more than 20 points per game this season • also won a state track
championship in the 300-meter hurdles in 2006 • will finish high school with 12
varsity letters • ranked as the No. 8 player in the State of Missouri by Rivals.com
• rated as the No. 52 athlete in the nation by Rivals and the No. 99 wide receiver
in the country by Scout.com • ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. tout him as the No. 37
point guard in the nation on the basketball court and also as the No. 37 athlete in
the nation on the gridiron • earned three-star rankings from both Scout and Rivals
• coached by David Harris.
PERSONAL:
Born June 3, 1990 • son of Sherry Robinson and LaMont Johnson • plans to major
in video journalism • one of five siblings.
Player Profiles
ALLEN’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING
RECEIVING
Year
G/GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD Long Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long
11/0
1
3 3.0 0
3
5 45 9.0 0 19
2009
Total
11/0
1
3 3.0 0
3
5 45 9.0 0 19
PUNT RETURNS
Year
G/GS Ret. Yds. Avg.
2009
11/0
6 73 12.2
11/0
6 73 12.2
Total
ALLEN’S GAME BESTS
Rushes
Rushing Yards
Receptions
Receiving Yards
Long Reception
Long Punt Return
Long Kickoff Return
1
3
2
19
19
31
22
TD Long
9 31
9 31
KICKOFF RETURNS
Ret. Yds. Avg. TD Long
3 45 15.0 0 22
3 45 15.0 0 22
vs. Purdue
vs. Purdue
at Iowa
at Ohio State
at Ohio State
at Iowa
at Northwestern
Joey Balthazor
10-10-2009
10-10-2009
11-21-2009
10-24-2009
10-24-2009
11-21-2009
9-26-2009
59 | linebacker
freshman (RS) | 6.3 | 240
Hartland, Wis.
Arrowhead High School
2009:
Walk-on • redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2009 graduate of Arrowhead High School (Wis.) • helped lead Arrowhead High
School to a 2007 Wisconsin Division I State Championship • also helped lead
Warhawks to a 39-3 record over final three seasons • earned 2008 all-state honors from the Associated Press and the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association •
two-time all-conference selection • unanimous choice as Classic 8 Conference
Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 • two-time all-county selection • also named
all-Lake Country and all-area by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • four-year letterwinner and three-year starter • finished with 104 tackles, three sacks, eight
tackles for loss, two interceptions and two blocked punts in 2008 • coached by
Tom Taraska.
PERSONAL:
Son of Joseph and Linda Balthazor • born April 14, 1991 • biochemistry major.
A.J. Barker
82 | wide receiver
freshman (RS) | 6.1 | 178
St. Paul, Minn.
De La Salle High School
2009:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2009 graduate of De La Salle High School (Minn.) • earned 13 varsity letters (5
basketball, 4 football, 2 track and field, 1 golf, 1 baseball) during his career at De
La Salle • four-time all-conference selection on the gridiron • two-time all-metro
and all-state selection • also a two-time honorable mention all-state performer •
hauled in 45 receptions for 795 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior • holds state
career records for receiving yardage (4,018) and receiving touchdowns (50) • led
his team to section championships as a junior and senior, while finishing as the
state runner-up each season.
PERSONAL:
Son of John and Jan Barker • born March 25, 1991 • economics major.
9 | Minnesota Football
Player Profiles
Duane Bennett
22 | running back
junior | 5.9 | 206
St. Louis, Mo.
O’Fallon Township High School
CAREER NOTES:
The Gophers’ most experienced back • has appeared in 25 games with 17 starts
• needs just 42 yards to reach 1,000 for his career • has gained 958 yards on 237
carries as a Gopher.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
returned from season-ending knee injury in 2008 to be the Gophers’ leading rusher
in 2009, compiling 376 yards on 98 carries (3.8 avg), with six touchdowns • also
a threat in the passing game, he caught 16 passes for 194 yards (12.1 avg) and
two scores • carried the ball a team-high 98 times on the season • collected a
season high 89 yards against Northwestern • recorded six of the Gophers’ 13 rushing touchdowns this season • had a career day in the passing game against Michigan State, catching two passes, each for touchdowns, and tallying a career-high
121 receiving yards • finished the season sixth on the Gopher receiving charts
with 172 yards on the season • earned second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: In
the 23-20 OT win over Syracuse (9/5), led the Golden Gophers in rushing with 78
yards on 16 carries • scored the first touchdown of the game against the Orange
on a 16-yard run, which was the first time he touched the ball in a game since returning from his 2008 knee injury • rushed seven times for 78 yards in the 20-13
win over Air Force (9/12), while also catching two passes for • in the 35-21 loss
to No. 8 Cal (9/19), carried the ball seven times for 16 yards and caught one pass
• in the 35-24 win at Northwestern, rushed for a game-high 89 yards and three
touchdowns • in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3), rushed two times for 20 yards,
including a 19-yard burst • also against Wisconsin, scored his fifth touchdown of
the season on a one-yard plunge • in the 35-20 win over Purdue (10/10) rushed
nine times for 53 yards, including a season-long run of 29 yards • in the 20-0
loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/20), caught three passes for 18 yards • in the 38-7
loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24), rushed four times for 14 yards and caught one
pass for seven yards • in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31), had a career-best game receiving with 121 yards and two touchdowns on two receptions,
to go along with his 36 yards rushing and one touchdown on 14 carries • in the
35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), rushed four times for 15 yards and caught one pass
for a nine-yard gain • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14), carried
the ball six times for 14 yards and returned three kickoffs for 27 yards • caught
two passes for 13 yards in the 14-13 Insight Bowl loss to Iowa State (12/31).
2008 • REDSHIRT SEASON:
Granted redshirt after sustaining knee injury in second game • entered the season as one of the Big Ten’s top young running backs • suffered a season-ending
knee injury on a screen pass in the second game of the year at Bowling Green •
had started the first two games of the season and was the Gophers’ leading rusher
with 32 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns at the time of the injury • had
also hauled in 12 receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown and at the time, ranking second on the team in both catches and receiving yards per game • earned
second letter. Game-by-Game: rushed 18 times for 92 yards and two touchdowns
in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) • scored on runs of 61 yards and
1 yard against the Huskies • the 1-yard TD run was scored with 22 second to play
and proved to be the game-winner • had a strong game at Bowling Green (9/6) before going down with the injury • totaled 48 yards on 14 rushes and had a careerhigh eight receptions for 100 yards, including a 34-yards touchdown grab.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Earned Freshman All-Big Ten honors from The Sporting News • appeared in 10 of
12 games • the Gophers’ starting running back in seven contests • made six of
his seven starts during Big Ten play • earned his first career start against Big Ten
champion Ohio State (9/29) • finished the year ranked second on the team in carries (107) and third on the squad in both rushing yards (442) and rushing touchdowns (3) • compiled 370 of his rushing yards in Big Ten games to rank second
in the conference among freshmen in rushing yards during conference play • led
all Minnesota running backs with 18 receptions for 145 yards • his 18 receptions
are the most by a Gopher running back since Tellis Redmon had 32 in 2000 • also
had a receiving touchdown and ranked sixth on the team in scoring with 24 points
10 | Minnesota Football
• earned his first letter • Game-by-Game: had one carry for six yards and one reception for six yards in the season opener vs. Bowling Green (9/1) • totaled 34
yards on five carries and had a two-yard catch against Miami (Ohio) (9/8) • came
off the bench to rush for 81 yards on seven attempts, including a season-long
rush of 44 yards, in his first career Big Ten game vs. Purdue (9/22) • also scored
his first career touchdown on a four-yard run against the Boilermakers • gained
34 yards on 16 carries and had a season-high four receptions for 39 yards vs.
Ohio State (9/29) • had eight carries for 28 yards, including a one-yard touchdown
plunge, at Indiana (10/6) • rushed eight times for 31 yards and hauled in three
receptions for a season-high 71 yards against North Dakota State (10/20) • also
had a 32-yard touchdown catch to go along with a season-long 35 yard reception
vs. the Bison • logged his first career 100-yard rushing game and set seasonhigh rushing marks at Michigan (10/27) with 106 yards on 20 carries, including
a 20-yard run • became the first true freshman at Minnesota to rush for 100
yards since Laurence Maroney in 2003 • also had three catches for nine yards
against the Wolverines • rushed 12 times for 35 yards against Illinois (11/3) • had
49 yards rushing on 18 carries and three receptions for 23 yards at Iowa (11/10)
• rushed 12 times for 37 yards and had a two-yard touchdown run in the seasonfinale vs. Wisconsin (11/17).
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of O’Fallon Township High School (Ill.) • high school coach was
Todd Moeller • named to the PrepStar Midwest Region Team • the 135th-ranked
running back in the nation by ESPN.com • finished his senior season with 1,362
yards and 22 touchdowns • totaled 993 yards rushing on 112 carries with 12
touchdowns his junior year • concluded his career with 443 carries for 3,419 yards
and 40 scores.
PERSONAL:
Son of Daryl Bennett and Chantya Floyd • first name is pronounced DOO-on •
born June 11, 1989 • sociology major.
BENNETT’S CAREER
RUSHING
Year
G/GS Att.
2007
10/7 107
2008
2/2
32
2009
12/8
98
Total 25/17 237
STATISTICS
RECEIVING
Yds. Avg. TD Long Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long
442 4.1 3 44
18 145 8.1 1 35
140 4.4 2 61
12 125 10.4 1 34
376 3.8 6 29
16 194 12.1 2 62
958 4.0 11 61
46 464 10.1 4 62
BENNETT’S GAME OFFENSIVE BESTS
Rushes
20
at Michigan
Rushing Yards
106
at Michigan
Rushing TDs
3
at Northwestern
Long Rush
61
vs. Northern Illinois
Receptions
8
at Bowling Green
Receiving Yards
121
vs. Michigan State
Long Reception
35
vs. North Dakota State
10-27-2007
10-27-2007
9-26-2009
8-30-2008
9-6-2008
10-31-2009
10-20-2007
BENNETT’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2007
Bowling Green
Miami (Ohio)
at Florida Atlantic
Purdue
Ohio State
at Indiana
at Northwestern
North Dakota State
at Michigan
Illinois
at Iowa
Wisconsin
Totals
Rush
1
5
7
16
8
8
20
12
18
12
107
Rushing
Yds TD Long
7
0
7
34
0
13
did not play
81
1
44
34
0
9
28
1
14
did not play
31
0
7
106
0
20
35
0
9
49
0
9
37
1
14
442
3
44
Rec
1
1
Receiving
Yds TD Long
6
0
6
2
0
2
0
4
0
0
39
0
0
0
0
0
19
0
3
3
2
3
1
18
71
9
-8
23
3
145
1
0
0
0
0
1
35
9
0
12
3
35
Player Profiles
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Northern Illinois
at Bowling Green
Montana State
Florida Atlantic
at Ohio State
Indiana
at Illinois
at Purdue
Northwestern
Michigan
at Wisconsin
Iowa
Totals
Rush
18
14
32
Rushing
Yds TD Long
92
2
61
48
0
7
did not play
did not play
did not play
did not play
did not play
did not play
did not play
did not play
did not play
did not play
140
2
61
Rec
4
8
Receiving
Yds TD Long
25
0 18
100
1 34
at Syracuse
Air Force
California
at Northwestern
Wisconsin
Purdue
at Penn State
at Ohio State
Michigan State
Illinois
South Dakota State
at Iowa
vs. Iowa State
Totals
Rushing
Yds TD Long
78
1
16
27
0
7
16
0
9
89
3
13
20
1
19
53
0
29
9
0
5
14
0
6
36
1
5
15
0
7
14
0
8
5
0
5
0
0
0
376
6
29
80 | wide receiver
sophomore (RS) | 6.3 | 183
Duluth, Ga.
Northview High School
CAREER NOTES:
Talented young receiver has struggled with injuries through the early portion of his
Gopher career • has recovered from back and knee injuries and is expected to contribute to receiving corps in 2010.
2009:
Redshirted while recovering from knee injury.
12
125
1
34
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Rush
16
7
7
21
2
9
4
4
14
4
6
4
0
98
Xzavian Brandon
Rec
2
2
1
0
1
0
3
1
2
1
0
1
2
16
Receiving
Yds TD Long
3
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0 12
0
0
0
18
0
9
7
0
7
121
2 62
9
0
9
0
0
0
9
0
9
13
0 11
194
2 62
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Made a strong push for playing time before suffering a season-ending back injury
• appeared in four games but did not record any statistics • earned first letter.
Game-by-Game: Made his first collegiate appearance at Bowling Green (9/6) •
also saw playing time at home against Montana State (9/13) and Florida Atlantic
(9/20) and on the road at Illinois (10/11).
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Northview High School • led the Titans in 2007 with 26 receptions for
493 yards (19.0 ypc) and five touchdowns • earned first team All-North Fulton
honors from the Appen Newspapers group in both 2006 and 2007 • also earned a
spot on the 2005 and 2007 All-Northside team • a 2006 Super 11 honorable mention choice • coached by Don Savage.
PERSONAL:
Born August 7, 1990 • son of Zondra and David Brandon • communication studies major • father played linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons • prepped at the same
high school as Gopher basketball player Ralph Sampson III.
Andy Brinkhaus
63 | offensive line
senior (RS) | 6.3 | 278
Bloomington, Minn.
Jefferson High School
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Did not see action as a member of the squad.
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Did not see any playing time as a member of the squad • scholar-athlete award
winner.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see any playing time as a member of the squad • scholar-athlete award
winner.
2006:
Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2006 graduate of Bloomington (Minn.) Jefferson High School • high school coach
was Jon Leverenz • selected to the 2005 Associated Press All-State Team • was a
two-time All-Lake Conference performer and was a 2005 Star Tribune and KARE11 All-Metro selection • three-year letterwinner who helped lead his team to eightwin seasons in both his junior and senior campaigns • was also a three-year
letterwinner in track and field.
PERSONAL:
Son of Richard and Mary Brinkhaus • born August 3, 1988 • brother of former Gopher Tony Brinkhaus, a two-time honorable mention All-Big Ten offensive lineman
in 2005 and 2007 • business marketing education major.
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Player Profiles
R.J. Buckner
Chris Bunders
senior (RS) | 5.11 | 208
Keller, Texas
Harvest Christian Academy
junior (RS) | 6.3 | 314
Maple Grove, Minn.
Osseo High School
18 | running back
CAREER NOTES:
Athletic player who moved to running back in 2007 after starting his career as a
defensive back.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Saw action in one game, but did not record any statistics.
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Did not see action.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Appeared in five games as a reserve running back and on special teams • did not
record any statistics • earned first letter • Academic All-Big Ten • scholar-athlete
award winner.
2006:
Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2006 graduate of Harvest Christian Academy (Texas) • high school coach was
former Alabama All-American safety and Dallas Cowboy George Teague • tallied
44 tackles with seven tackles-for-loss, three sacks, two fumble recoveries and a
forced fumble in 2005 • registered two interceptions and eight pass breakups his
senior season • also lettered in basketball and track • A+ honor roll student and
class salutatorian • member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL:
Son of Richard and Helen Buckner • born November 5, 1987 • mechanical engineering major.
68 | offensive line
CAREER NOTES:
Has become a permanent fixture in the starting lineup at left guard • has made
16 starts over the last two seasons, including 13 in 2009 • began fall camp in
2008 as a tackle, but moved inside for the remainder of his career.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Started all 13 games at right guard • earned second varsity letter. Game-byGame: Earned the start at guard in the season-opening, 23-20 overtime win at
Syracuse (9/5) • part of an offense that accumulated 16 first downs and racked
up 360 total yards of offense, including 112 on the ground and 248 in the air
against the Orange • started at guard in the 20-13 win over Air Force ( 9/12) • part
of an offense that put up 327 total yards of offense, including 219 yards passing
and 108 yards rushing • started at guard in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19) •
started at guard in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26) and paved the way for
166 yards rushing and 352 yards of total offense • started in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3) • started at guard in the 35-20 win over Purdue (10/10) as the offense ran up a season-high 207 yards rushing and four scores on the ground •
started at guard in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17) • started at guard
in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) • started at guard in the 42-34 win
over Michigan State (10/31) • helped pave the way for 505 total yards and six
touchdowns while protecting quarterback Adam Weber so her could put up careerhigh numbers of 416 yards passing and five scores against the Spartans • started
at guard in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7) • started at guard in the 16-13 win
over South Dakota State (11/14) • started at guard in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (
11/21) • made the start at right guard at the Insight Bowl in a 14-13 loss to Iowa
State (12/31).
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Versatile player who was a key contributor at guard in the Gophers’ offensive line
rotation • opened fall camp at tackle before moving inside for the majority of the
season • appeared in seven games, including three starts at right guard • made
his first career appearance and start vs. Montana State (9/13) • also drew starting assignments vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20) and at Ohio State (9/27) • came off the
bench the next three games vs. Indiana (10/4), at Illinois (10/11) and at Purdue
(10/25) • also played as a reserve vs. Iowa (11/22) • helped the Gopher offense
average 322.9 yards and 23.2 points per game • part of an offense that generated
2,848 passing yards, the fifth-most in school history • earned first letter.
2007:
Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of Osseo High School (Minn.) • high school coach was Derrin
Lamker • three-star recruit ranked as the 49th-best offensive guard in the nation
and the ninth-best player in Minnesota by Rivals • ranked the 89th-best offensive
guard in the nation by Scout • named to the PrepStar Midwest Region Team •
named to recruiting expert Tom Lemming’s All-Midwest Team • was a 2006 first
team Associated Press All-State selection • also played pitcher, first baseman
and designated hitter on the baseball team in high school.
PERSONAL:
Son of John and Sue Bunders • born June 3, 1988 • civil engineering major.
12 | Minnesota Football
Player Profiles
D.J. Burris
Hayo Carpenter
senior (RS) | 6.2 | 305
Kenton, Ohio
Kenton High School
senior | 5.11 | 170
Lawndale, Calif.
College of the Canyons/ Sherman E. Burroughs High School
53 | offensive line
CAREER NOTES:
Athletic, durable and experienced lineman has seen action at both guard and center throughout his Gopher career • has played in 32 games with 27 career starts
• took over as Minnesota’s starting center and remained in that position for the
final seven games of the 2009 season • earned third varsity letter • named to the
Big Ten All-Academic Team.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Earned his first-ever start at the center position in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn
State (10/17) • started at center for the second straight game in the 38-7 loss to
No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) • started at center in the 42-34 win over Michigan State
( 10/31) and helped pave the way for 505 total yards and six touchdowns, while
protecting quarterback Adam Weber as he put up career-high numbers of 416
yards passing and five scores • started at center in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7)
as the Gopher offense tallied 21 first downs and 271 yards of offense • started at
center in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14), paving the way for 16 first
downs, 137 rushing yards and 231 total yards • started at center in the 12-0 loss
to Iowa (11/21) • got the start at center in the 2009 Insight Bowl, a 14-13 loss to
Iowa State (12/31).
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
A fixture up front for the Gophers throughout the season • saw action in 12 games,
including nine as a starter • came off the bench in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) before starting each of the next nine games • played extensively
as a reserve against both Wisconsin (11/15) and Iowa (11/22) • helped the Gopher
offense average 322.9 yards and 23.2 points per game • part of an offense that
generated 2,848 passing yards, the fifth-most in school history • an Academic AllBig Ten selection • scholar-athlete award winner • earned second letter.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Earned freshman All-Big Ten honors from The Sporting News • started 11 games
at right guard • missed only the Purdue game (9/22) due to an injury • made his
first career start in the season opener vs. Bowling Green (9/1) • integral member
of an offensive line that helped the Gophers average 407.5 yards of total offense
per game on the season • helped paved the way for four 200-yard team rushing
games and three 300-yard passing games • blocked for an offensive unit that
passed for 2,949 yards, which is the second-highest total in school history • member of an offensive line unit that yielded just 13 sacks on 467 pass attempts to rank
10th in the NCAA in sacks allowed • earned first letter • Academic All-Big Ten •
scholar-athlete award winner.
2006:
Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2006 graduate of Kenton High School (Ohio) • high school coach was Mike Mauk
• three-time first-team Associated Press All-Ohio selection and all-district choice
• named to the Western Buckeye League First Team his junior and senior seasons
• named the 2005 Western Buckeye League and Northwest Ohio District Lineman
of the Year • two-time Lima News “Big School All-Star” • named to the Ohio High
School Football Coaches Association’s “Tremendous 26” his senior season • ranked
as the 15th-best center in the nation by Rivals • selected to play in the Ohio vs.
Pennsylvania Big 33 All-Star Game • three-time state champion in powerlifting
and three-year letterwinner in track • honor roll student • two-time Western Buckeye League Sportsmanship Award recipient.
PERSONAL:
Son of Brent and Sharon Burris • born July 11, 1987 • majoring in business marketing education.
4 | wide receiver
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Saw action in 10 games during his first season at the major-college level • proved
to be a valuable asset in the return game, bringing back three kicks for 88 yards
including a long of 41 • showed abilities on offense with a rush of 11 yards and
two receptions for 43 yards • earned first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Appeared
in first career game as a Golden Gopher in the season opening 23-20 overtime win
at Syracuse (9/5) • in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12), did not catch a pass but
did return one kickoff for 27 yards • caught first career pass in the 35-21 loss to
No. 8 Cal (9/19), tallying 18 yards on the reception • also rushed twice for 17 yards
including a long of 11 yards and racked up 41 yards in kick returns • in the 35-24
win at Northwestern (9/26), returned one kickoff for 20 yards • in the 31-28 loss
to Wisconsin (10/3) hauled in one pass for a career-long 25 yards • appeared in
the 35-20 win over Purdue, did not catch a pass • did not appear in the 20-0 loss
at No. 14 Penn State (10/17) •appeared in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State
(10/24), did not record any statistics • appeared in the 42-34 win over Michigan
State (10/31), did not record any statistics • did not appear against Illinois • appeared final three games of the season, but did not record any statistics.
JUNIOR COLLEGE:
Earned first-team All-America honors as a sophomore at College of the Canyons,
after being named to the second team as a freshman • ranked as the No. 1 junior
college player in the country by Scout.com • rated as the No. 13 player in the Rivals.com Junior College Top 100 • earned a five-star rating from Scout, while Rivals lists him as a four-star wide receiver • earned Northern Conference National
Division Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2008 • leaves College of the Canyons
with all but one of the school’s receiving records • finished his junior college career with 3,079 yards receiving on 173 receptions • led team with 93 receptions for
1,675 yards and 16 touchdowns in 12 games in 2008 • returned 13 punts for an
average of 19.7 yards per return and one score • averaged 22.4 yards per return
on nine kickoff returns with one TD in 2008 • led team with 80 catches for 1,404
yards and 12 TDs as a freshman in 2007 • earned First-Team All-Western State
Conference honors in 2007 • coached by Garrett Tujague.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Gradute of Sherman E. Burroughs High School • helped lead his team to a CIF
Southern Section championship and an 11-3 mark as a senior in 2005 • earned AllStar honors from the Los Angeles Times following his senior season • earned AllCIF Southern Section honors in 2005 • named 2005 Desert Sky League Offensive
Player of the Year, wide receiver of the year and defensive back of the year •
recorded 111 receptions for 1,780 yards and 24 touchdowns during his senior season of high school • rushed for 145 yards on 18 carries with five scores as a senior for the Burros • also recorded seven interceptions as a senior • caught 76 balls
for 1,456 yards and 16 TDs as a junior in high school • high school football coach
was Jeff Steinberg.
PERSONAL:
Born October 11, 1986 • son of Victoria and Jose Gallando •
recreation/parks/leisure studies major • youngest of four siblings.
CARPENTER’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING
RECEIVING
Year
G/GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD Long Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long
2009
10/0
2
43 21.5 0 25
2 17 8.5 0 11
Total
10/0
2
43 21.5 0 25
2 17 8.5 0 11
KICKOFF RETURNS
Year
G/GS Ret. Yds. Avg.
2009
10/0
3 88 29.3
Total
10/0
3 88 29.3
TD Long
0 41
0 41
13 | Minnesota Football
Player Profiles
Michael Carter
Matt Carufel
sophomore | 5.11 | 169
Pompano Beach, Calif.
Ely High School
senior (RS) | 6.5 | 295
Forest Lake, Minn.
Notre Dame/Cretin-Derham Hall
73 | offensive line
6 | cornerback
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Talented young player appeared in 12 games as a freshman, earning his first start
against South Dakota State • had a career game in his first start, notching three
total tackles and a sack, which resulted in an 11-yard loss and a fumble for Minnesota’s only touchdown of the game • posted a solid performance in the 42-34 Halloween night victory over Michigan State, finishing with two solo stops • as a true
freshman, he was already one of the Gophers’ top players in the secondary • earned
first varsity letter. Game-By-Game: Appeared in first career game in the season
opening 23-20 OT win against Syracuse (9/5) • appeared in the 20-13 win over Air
Force (9/12), did not record any statistics • finished with one tackle in the 35-21
loss to #8 Cal (9/19) • appeared in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26) and the
31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3), but did not record any statistics • tallied first career solo tackle in the 35-20 win over Purdue (10/10) • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14
Penn State (10/17) tallied one solo tackle • appeared in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio
State (10/24) • in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31) notched a careerhigh two solo tackles • did not appear against Illinois • earned his first career start
in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14) and tallied three total tackles including his first career sack for an 11-yard loss • started in the 12-0 loss to Iowa
(11/21), finishing with two solo and three total tackles • appeared in the Insight
Bowl vs. Iowa State.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Recorded 48 tackles, 20 pass break-ups and five interceptions as a senior • scored
five touchdowns in 2008 as well • selected to play in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American game • was named to the 2008 Super Southeast 120 by the Mobile PressRegister • named Class 6A first-team all-state by the St. Petersburg Times as a
senior • named first-team All-Broward County by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as
a senior • ranked as the No. 12 corner in the nation and the No. 140 player overall by Rivals.com • earned a four-star prospect ranking from Rivals • also named
third-best athlete and most physical among cornerbacks by Rivals • ranked as the
No. 17 cornerback in the nation by ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. • rated the No. 35
cornerback in the country by Scout.com • named a three-star prospect by Scout •
named his team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior • named Ely High’s top defensive back as a junior • recorded 45 tackles, 18 passes broken up, seven interceptions and four defensive touchdowns as a junior in 2007 • broke up 16 passes,
made 15 tackles and notched one interception during his sophomore season in
2006 • was also named team MVP of the Ely HS baseball team as a junior •
coached by James Jones.
PERSONAL:
Born April 22, 1991 • son of Peggy and Michael Carter • cousin Tyrone Carter was
a two-time All-America performer for Minnesota in 1998 and 1999 and winner of
the 1999 Jim Thorpe Award.
CARTER’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
TFL
2009
12/2
8
3
11 1.0-11
Total
11/2
8
3
11 1.0-11
INT PBU
0
2
0
2
CARTER’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
3 vs. South Dakota State
3 at Iowa
Solo Tackles
2 vs. Michigan State
2 vs. South Dakota State
2 at Iowa
Sacks
1 vs. South Dakota State
Forced Fumbles
1 vs. South Dakota State
Pass Break-ups
2 vs. South Dakota State
14 | Minnesota Football
FR
0
0
FF Sacks
1 1.0-11
1 1.0-11
11-14-09
11-21-09
10-31-09
11-14-09
11-21-09
11-14-09
11-14-09
11-14-09
CAREER NOTES:
Transferred to Minnesota from Notre Dame prior to the 2008 season • sat out in
2008, due to NCAA transfer regulations • stepped into the starting role at right
guard in his first season on the field for the Gophers.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Started 11 games at right guard, missing the Northwestern game with an illness
and the South Dakota State game with an injury • earned first varsity letter. Gameby-Game: Earned the start at guard in the season opening 23-20 OT win at Syracuse (9/5) • part of an offense that accumulated 16 first downs and racked up 360
total yards of offense, including 112 on the ground and 248 in the air • started at
guard in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12) • part of an offense that put up 327
total yards of offense, including 219 yards passing and 108 yards rushing •
started at guard in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19) • started at guard in the 3128 loss to Wisconsin and led the offense to 15 first downs, 271 yards passing and
328 total yards • started at guard in the 35-20 win over Purdue (10/10) as the offense ran up a season-high 207 yards rushing and four scores on the ground •
started at guard in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17) • started at guard
in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) • started at guard in the 42-34 win
over Michigan State (10/31) and helped pave the way for 505 total yards and six
touchdowns, while protecting quarterback Adam Weber as he put up career high
numbers of 416 yards passing and five scores • started at guard in the 35-32
loss to Illinois (11/7) • started at guard in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21) • started
at right guard in the Insight Bowl contest vs. Iowa State (12/31).
NOTRE DAME:
2007 (Sophomore): Listed on the Notre Dame depth chart for the first six games
of the 2007 season • made starts vs. Michigan State, at Purdue and at UCLA at
right guard before deciding to leave the Irish football program • 2006 (Freshman): Earned 2:41 of playing time as a reserve offensive lineman • coached by
Charlie Weis.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at local power Cretin-Derham Hall • one of 18 linemen on Parade prep AllAmerica team • USA Today second-team pick on its prep All-America squad •
rated the 56th-best prep player nationally by USA Today • rated 59th on list of top
100 players in the nation by Dallas Morning News • rated 56th on list of top 100
players nationally by Chicago Sun-Times • Gatorade Player of the Year in 2005 in
Minnesota • selected to play in the prestigious U.S. Army All-American Bowl • was
one of 18 linemen on the Parade prep All-America team coming out of high school
• received four stars from Rivals, which rated him as the No. 6 offensive tackle
prospect in the nation and the No. 1 player in the state of Minnesota in the Class
of 2006 • ranked 15th on list of top 20 players in the Midwest on Detroit Free Press
Best in the Midwest team • first team Minnesota all-state selection as senior by
the St. Paul Pioneer Press • helped Cretin-Derham Hall to a 10-3 mark as senior
and a berth in the Minnesota Class 5A state title game • collected 106 pancake
blocks as senior and 74 as junior • helped lead CDH to a 9-4 mark as a junior •
coached by Mike Scanlan.
PERSONAL:
Born November 20, 1987 • son of Julie and Kevin Carufel • sociology major.
Player Profiles
Ryan Coleman
Ryan Collado
senior (RS) | 6.1 | 217
Brookfield, Wis.
Brookfield East High School
senior | 5.9 | 173
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hills Christian High School
47 | long snapper
CAREER NOTES:
Took over long-snapping duties in 2008 and has handled every punt, field goal
and point-after touchdown snap since • has only had one bad snap in two seasons as the starting long snapper.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Appeared in every game in his second season as the Gophers’ starting long-snapper • successfully executed 119-of-119 long snaps for the season • delivered 71
snaps for punts, 31 for point-after-touchdown attempts and 17 for field goal attempts • also recorded one tackle • earned second varsity letter.
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Long-snapper performed admirably in his first season as the Gophers’ starter • appeared in all 13 games • executed 124 long snaps on the year with just one bad
snap on a field goal try • delivered 76 punt snaps with two blocks • also had 16
field goal attempt snaps and 36 PAT attempt snaps on the season • made lone
tackle of the season at Purdue (10/25) • earned first letter.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see any playing time as a member of the squad • scholar-athlete award
winner.
2006:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2006 graduate of Brookfield (Wis.) East High School • high school coach was Joe
Sciortino • 2005 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Honorable Mention all-conference selection at center • 2005 Greater Metro Conference scholar-athlete in football •
was also a two-year letterwinner in baseball • GMC scholar-athlete in baseball as
a senior.
PERSONAL:
Kinesiology/clinical movement major • son of John and Julie Coleman • born June
13, 1988 • lists beating rival Brookfield Central during his senior year as his most
memorable sports thrill.
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CAREER NOTES:
Experienced defensive back, who figures to see extensive playing time in 2010 •
has also seen playing time as a safety, nickel back and on special teams throughout his career • has seen action in 35 games since joining the program, drawing
13 starts • has accounted for 88 total tackles, an interception and five breakups
as a Gopher.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Valuable and versatile defensive back started four games and saw action in 12 •
had a breakout game in the regular season finale at Iowa with career highs for
sacks (2.0) and tackles for loss (3.0) as well as a career-high-tying nine tackles
• finished the season with 34 total stops to rank No. 4 among the secondary and
No. 10 on the team • earned third varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Registered one
solo tackle (9/5) in the 23-20 OT win vs. Syracuse to open the season • started in
the 23-10 win over Air Force (9/12) and collected four tackles • recorded six total
tackles in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19), including four solo and one tackle for
a loss of four yards • tallied one solo tackle in the 35-24 win at Northwestern
(9/26 • in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3) notched one solo tackle • in the 3520 win over Purdue (10/10), tallied three solo tackles • appeared in the 20-0 loss
at No. 14 Penn State (10/17), did not record any statistics • in the 38-7 loss to No.
18 Ohio State (10/24) tallied one tackle • appeared in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31), did not record any statistics • did not appear against Illinois
(11/7) • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14) finished with two tackles and one pass break-up • started in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21) and tied a
career-high with nine total tackles, including seven solos, and two sacks for 16
yards on his way a career high 3.0 tackles for loss • started the game against
Iowa State at the Insight Bowl and tallied six tackles, all solo.
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Contributing cornerback and special teams performer • appeared in all 13 games
with one start • recorded 22 total tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and
one fumble recovery • Academic All-Big Ten selection • scholar-athlete award
winner • earned second letter. Game-by-Game: credited with a solo tackle in the
season opener against Northern Illinois (8/30) • assisted on two stops and had a
key fumble recovery on the opening kickoff of the second half to set up a touchdown at Bowling Green (9/6) • made a solo tackle against Montana State (9/13)
• saw playing time as a reserve vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20) but did not record any
statistics • had one solo and one assisted tackle at Ohio State (9/27) • came off
the bench for an injured Marcus Sherels during the second quarter vs. Indiana
(10/4) and turned in a huge game, accounting for seven total tackles (six solo) and
forcing a fumble • made his first start of the season at Illinois (10/11), recording
four total tackles and his first career interception • credited with a solo stop at Purdue (10/25) and vs. Northwestern (11/1) • played but did not record any statistics vs. Michigan (11/8) • came off the bench to record a pair of tackles at
Wisconsin (11/15) • saw action against Iowa (11/22) but did was not credited
with any statistics • tallied a solo stop against Kansas (12/31) at the Insight
Bowl.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Saw action in all 12 games with nine starts • totaled 51 tackles on the season,
which was the sixth-most on the team and ranked second behind only second team
All-Big Ten performer Dom Barber in the Gophers’ secondary • over 84 percent (43
of 51) of his total tackles were unassisted • also caused a fumble and had four
pass break-ups • earned first letter • scholar-athlete award winner • Game-byGame: came off the bench to make five tackles (four solo) in his Gopher debut in
the season opener vs. Bowling Green (9/1) • made his first career start the following week against Miami (Ohio) (9/8) and collected seven solo stops and two
pass break-ups • had a solo and an assisted tackle against Ohio State (9/29) •
led the Gophers with a season-high nine tackles (eight solo) at Indiana (10/6) •
also forced a fumbe vs. the Hoosiers • recorded five solo stops at Northwestern
(10/13) and had four solos and a pass break-up vs. North Dakota State (11/20) •
made six tackles (four solo) at Michigan (10/27) • had three stops (two solo)
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Player Profiles
against Illinois • received credit for five tackles (three solo) at Iowa (11/10) • totaled five solo stops and a pass break-up in the season-finale vs. Wisconsin
(11/17).
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of Hills Christian High School (Ohio) • high school coach was
Mike Gims • three-star recruit ranked as the 64th-best cornerback in the nation by
Rivals • selected to the SuperPrep Midwest Team as the 113th-best player • named
to the PrepStar Midwest Region Team • recorded 56 tackles, three interceptions,
seven pass breakups, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries his senior
season • also had 513 yards rushing and 501 yards receiving with 17 total touchdowns in 2006.
PERSONAL:
Son of Rolando and Jenny Collado • born September 19, 1988 • enrolled in the
Carlson School of Management with a marketing major.
COLLADO’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
TFL
2007
12/9
43
8
51 2.0-3
13/1
16
6
22
0-0
2008
2009
12/4
29
5
34 4.0-22
Total
36/13
88
19 107 6.0-25
INT PBU
0
4
1
0
0
1
1
5
FR
0
1
0
1
COLLADO’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
9 at Indiana
9 at Iowa
Solo Tackles
8 at Indiana
Tackles For Loss
3 at Iowa
Sacks
2 at Iowa
Interceptions
1 at Illinois
Forced Fumbles
1 at Indiana
Fumble Recoveries
1 at Bowling Green
Pass Break-ups
2 vs. Miami (Ohio)
FF Sacks
1
0-0
1
0-0
0 2.0-16
2 2.0-16
10-6-2007
11-21-2009
10-6-2007
11-21-2009
11-21-2009
10-11-2008
10-6-2007
9-6-2008
9-8-2007
COLLADO’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Solo Asst Total
TFL Sacks
at Syracuse
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
Air Force
4 0
4 0.0-0 0.0-0
California
4 2
6 1.0-4 0.0-0
at Northwestern
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
Wisconsin
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
Purdue
3 0
3 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Penn State
0 0
0 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Ohio State
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
Michigan State
0 0
0 0.0-0 0.0-0
South Dakota State
2 0
2 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Iowa
7 2
9 3.0-18 2.0-16
vs. Iowa State
5 1
6 0.0-0 0.0-0
Totals
29 5 34 4.0-22 2.0-16
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
1
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Solo Asst Total
Northern Illinois
1 0
1
at Bowling Green
0 2
2
Montana State
1 0
1
Florida Atlantic
0 0
0
at Ohio State
1 1
2
Indiana
6 1
7
at Illinois
2 2
4
at Purdue
1 0
1
Northwestern
1 0
1
Michigan
0 0
0
at Wisconsin
2 0
2
Iowa
0 0
0
vs. Kansas
1 0
1
Totals
16 6 22
FF
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
FR
0-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
1-3
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
1-3
0
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TFL
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
Sacks
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
GAME-BY-GAME 2007
Solo Asst Total
Bowling Green
4 1
5
7 0
7
Miami (Ohio)
at Florida Atlantic
0 0
0
Purdue
0 0
0
1 1
2
Ohio State
at Indiana
8 1
9
at Northwestern
5 0
5
4 0
4
North Dakota State
at Michigan
4 2
6
Illinois
2 1
3
3 2
5
at Iowa
Wisconsin
5 0
5
Total
43 8 51
TFL
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
1.0-2
1.0-1
0-0
2.0-3
Sacks
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
2
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
1-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
1
1-0
4
Keanon Cooper
4 | linebacker
sophomore (RS) | 6.0 | 212
Dallas, Texas
Skyline High School
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Reserve linebacker whose 43 total tackles ranked him seventh on the team • produced several strong performances throughout the season • saw extensive action
against California and tallied six total tackles • blocked a punt vs. Wisconsin •
registered double-digit tackles for the first time in his career, as well as his first
sack and first forced fumble against Illinois • also picked up his second career
blocked punt late in the game against Illinois, which led to the Gophers’ final
touchdown • earned first varsity letter • named to the Big Ten All-Academic team.
Game-by-Game: Appeared in first career game as a Golden Gopher in the season
opening 23-20 OT win at Syracuse (9/5) • recorded first career tackle vs. the Orange • saw action in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12) • saw first extensive
playing time as a Golden Gopher in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19) • finished
with six solo tackles and seven total tackles vs. the Bears, each the second-best
mark on the team • appeared in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26), but did
not record any statistics • in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3), registered four
tackles and also blocked a punt • in the 35-20 win over Purdue, had his best game
of the season, finishing second on the team with a career high 10 tackles, including his first career sack, for a loss of three yards • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14
Penn State (10/17) collected six total tackles including two solos and 0.5 tackles
for a loss • in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) finished with two total
tackles • in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31), finished with one pass
break-up, the first of his career • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7) tallied one
tackle and blocked a punt late in the game that led to the Gophers’ final touchdown • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14) finished among the team
leaders with five tackles • appeared in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21), finishing with
one tackle • saw action (12/31) at the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State, but did not
record any statistics.
Player Profiles
COOPER’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
13/0
22
21
43
2009
Total
13/0
22
21
43
INT PBU
0
1
0
1
FR
0
0
COOPER’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
10 vs. Purdue
Solo Tackles
6 vs. California
1 vs. California
Tackles For Loss
1 vs. Purdue
COOPER’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Solo Asst Total
TFL
0 1
1 0.0-0
at Syracuse
Air Force
0 0
0 0.0-0
California
6 1
7 1.0-3
3 3
6 0.0-0
at Northwestern
Wisconsin
1 3
4 0.0-0
Purdue
5 5 10 1.0-3
2 4
6 0.5-3
at Penn State
at Ohio State
1 1
2 0.0-0
Michigan State
0 0
0 0.0-0
3 2
5 0.0-0
South Dakota State
at Iowa
0 1
1 0.0-0
vs. Iowa State
0 0
0 0.0-0
Totals
22 21 43 2.5-9
FF Sacks
1 1.0-3
1 1.0-3
10-10-2009
9-19-2009
9-19-2009
10-10-2009
Sacks
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
1.0-3
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
1.0-3
FF
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
FR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
INT PBU
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Ed Cotton
44 | fullback
2008:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Skyline High School, where he was a three-year starter • key member
of a top-ranked defense that allowed just 203.8 yards per game in 2007 • helped
lead Skyline to a 12-2 record and its deepest run in the playoffs since 1972 as the
Raiders reached the Class 5A Division Region Final • posted staggering statistical numbers as both a junior and a senior • totaled 141 tackles, three blocked
punts, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a
senior in 2007 • member of the ESPN 150 • rated as the No. 128 overall player in
the nation by ESPN.com • No. 12 outside linebacker and the No. 6 player in Texas by
ESPN.com • tabbed as the No. 13 player in the Dallas Metroplex by the Dallas Morning News • received four stars from Rivals, which rates him as the nation’s No. 24
safety and the No. 45 overall player in Texas • rated as a three-star prospect and the
No. 37 safety in the country by Scout • selected to play in the prestigious Under Armor
All-America Game • earned Class 5A first team all-state honors from The Associated Press • a second team all-state selection by the Texas Sports Writers Association • also earned first team All-Area honors from the Dallas Morning News
and was a first team All-District 11-5A pick • racked up 143 tackles, including four
sacks, nine interceptions, five fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles as a junior in 2006 • also had a blocked punt return for a touchdown • earned first team
All-Area and first team District 11-5A honors • coached by Reginald Samples.
TFL
2.5-9
2.5-9
sophomore (RS) | 6.0 | 219
Champlin, Minn.
Champlin Park High School
2009:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2008 graduate of Champlin Park High School (Minn.) • as a fullback for the
Rebels in his senior season, recorded 731 rushing yards in 129 carries with 6 touchdowns. • tallied 150 receiving yards on 17 receptions and accounted for four tackles in his senior season • helped lead the Rebels to the AAAAA state championship
game and a runner-up finish as a senior • Finished senior season with an 8-3
record • rushed for a career-best 65 yards on 9/28/07 vs. Coon Rapids • also competed in varsity wrestling • high school teammate of current Gopher teammate
Sam Maresh.
PERSONAL:
Son of Jeffrey and Melinda Cotton • born Sept. 27, 1989.
PERSONAL:
Born October 28, 1989 • son of Vickie Cooper • sports management major.
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Player Profiles
Kyle Dykstra
92 | defensive line
freshman (RS) | 6.4 | 241
Princeton, Minn.
Princeton High School
ered for a touchdown in the Catholic League’s 2007 Red Division final against St.
Joseph's Prep • named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA all-state
second team • also earned first team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania honors • selected to play in the Big 33 all-star game • named to SPORTSfever Magazine’s
2007 Pennsylvania Preseason All-State “Supreme Team” following an outstanding
junior campaign • earned honorable mention Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State
honors from the AP in 2006 • Coached by Jim Murphy and Brian Conry.
2009:
Redshirted.
PERSONAL:
Born February 2, 1989 • son of Vanessa Edwards • communication studies major.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Academic all-state selection • earned his team’s Iron Man Award • also named the
Tigers’ top lineman • served as a team captain during his senior season • coached
by Scott Walquist.
EDWARDS’ CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
12/0
5
3
8
2008
2009
11/2
4
4
8
Totals
23/2
9
7
16
PERSONAL:
Son of Douglas Dykstra and Vickie Lue • born March 19, 1991 • fish and wildlife
major.
Jewhan Edwards
68 | defensive tackle
junior | 6.2 | 338
Philadelphia, Pa.
Roman Catholic High School
CAREER NOTES:
Has been a regular in the defensive line rotation for the past two seasons • expected to contend for the starting spot at nose tackle in 2010 • has seen action
in 24 of 26 career games • has tallied eight tackles in each of his first two seasons with the Gophers.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Saw action in 12 games as a reserve defensive lineman • recorded eight tackles,
including four solo stops • recorded 1.5 tackles for loss on the season and recovered his first career fumble • earned second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Appeared in the season opening 23-20 OT win at Syracuse (9/5), but did not record
any statistics • appeared in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12), finishing with 0.5
tackle for loss • finished with one solo and one assisted tackle in the 35-21 loss
to No. 8 Cal (9/19) • appeared in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26), but did
not record any statistics • appeared, but did not record any statistics vs. Wisconsin (10/3) • played, but did not record any statistics vs. Purdue (10/10) • in the
20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17) recorded one tackle • appeared in the 387 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) and the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31),
but did not record any statistics • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), finished with
two tackles including 1.0 tackle for loss • did not appear against South Dakota
State (11/14) • in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21), finished with one tackle and his
first career fumble recovery • tallied one solo stop at the Insight Bowl (12/31).
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Talented young defensive tackle who could be a dominant force in the Big Ten for
years to come • earned playing time in 12 games, recording eight total tackles, including a 2-yard tackle for loss • earned first letter. Game-by-Game: Saw his first
collegiate action in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30), finishing with
a pair of solo stops • credited for three total tackles, including a tackle for loss,
against Montana State (9/13) • totaled two unassisted tackles vs. Florida Atlantic
(9/20) • played but was not credited with any statistics vs. Ohio State (9/27), Indiana (10/4), Illinois (10/11), Purdue (10/25), Northwestern (11/1), Michigan
(11/8) and Wisconsin (11/15) • came off the bench to assist on a tackle vs. Iowa
(11/22) • saw action, but did not record any statistics vs. Kansas (12/31).
HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, where he was a three-time
All-Catholic League pick by the coaches and a two-time first-team Philadelphia
Daily News All-City selection • helped lead the Cahillites to a 12-2 record and
the Catholic League Red Division title in 2007 • blocked a punt that was recov-
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TFL
1-2
1.5-4
2.5-6
INT PBU
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0
1
1
EDWARDS’ GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
3 vs. Montana State
2 vs. Florida Atlantic
Solo Tackles
Tackles For Loss
1.0 vs. Illinois
1.0 vs. Montana State
1 at Iowa
Fumbles Recovered
FF Sacks
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
9-13-08
9-20-08
11-7-09
9-13-08
11-21-09
EDWARDS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Solo Asst Total
TFL
at Syracuse
0 0
0 0.0-0
Air Force
0 1
1 0.5-1
California
1 1
2 0.0-0
at Northwestern
0 0
0 0.0-0
Wisconsin
0 0
0 0.0-0
Purdue
0 0
0 0.0-0
at Penn State
0 1
1 0.0-0
at Ohio State
0 0
0 0.0-0
Michigan State
0 0
0 0.0-0
Illinois
1 1
2 0.0-0
at Iowa
1 0
1 0.0-0
vs. Iowa State
1 0
1 0.0-0
Totals
4 4
8 1.5-4
Sacks
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
1-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Solo Asst Total
Northern Illinois
2 0
2
Montana State
1 2
3
Florida Atlantic
2 0
2
at Ohio State
0 0
0
Indiana
0 0
0
at Illinois
0 0
0
at Purdue
0 0
0
Northwestern
0 0
0
Michigan
0 0
0
at Wisconsin
0 0
0
Iowa
0 1
1
vs. Kansas
0 0
0
Totals
5 3
8
Sacks
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
1-3
0
TFL
0.0-0
1.0-2
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
1.0-2
Player Profiles
Eric Ellestad
DeLeon Eskridge
senior (RS) | 6.2 | 213
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Armstrong High School
junior | 5.11 | 203
San Francisco, Calif.
Junipero Serra High School
37 | kicker
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Successfully converted 13-of-17 field goal attempts in his first season as the Gophers’ placekicker • posted a perfect 31-of-31 mark on PATs • averaged 61.7
yards per kickoff with eight touchbacks • Made the game-tying and game-winning
field goals in season-opening overtime victory at Syracuse to earn Big Ten Player
of the Week honors • earned first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Went 3-of-4 on
field goals, including the game-winner in the 23-20 overtime win at Syracuse (9/5)
• game-winner at Syracuse was a 35-yarder • also made two 26-yarders against
the Orange, including one with less than one minute left in regulation to tie the
game at 20-20 and force overtime • only missed field goal in the opener was
blocked • was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (9/6) for his efforts against Syracuse • went 2-for-2 (34, 39) in field goals in the 20-13 win over
Air Force (9/12) • scored the first points in the history of TCF Bank Stadium with
his 34-yarder in the first quarter • kicked off five times for an average of 69.6 •
kicked off four times in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19) for an average of 62.0
yards • went 3-for-3 on PAT’s and did not attempt a field goal vs. the Bears • in
the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26), made all five of his PAT’s and kicked off six
times for a 62.3-yard average • in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin, made both of his
field goals (28,20) • in the 35-20 win over Purdue (10/10), went 5-of-5 on PAT’s
and kicked off six times for an average of 65.5 yards • in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31), made all six of his extra-point attempts and kicked off seven
times for a 61.1 yard average • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), made his only
field goal attempt, a 26-yarder • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14),
went 3-of-4 in field goals making 23, 26 and 25 yarders, including the game-winner that broke a 13-13 tie with 2:22 left in the game • went 2-of-3 on field goals
at the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State (12/31) • also converted his only PAT opportunity vs. the Cyclones.
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Did not see any playing time as a member of the squad.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see any playing time as a member of the squad.
2006:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2006 graduate of Armstrong High School (Minn.) • high school coach was Derek
Fisher • named to Tom Lemming’s Prep Report All-American Team • was an allstate and all-metro performer • was a three-time all-area and two-time all-conference selection • converted 18-of-26 field goals (69 percent) during his career
with a long field goal of 47 yards • had 57 touchbacks on 123 career kickoffs for
a 46 percent touchback percentage • averaged 62.7 yards per kickoff and 42.9
yards per punt in 2005 • had 22 career punts downed inside the 20-yard line, including eight each in 2003 and 2004 • had a career-long punt of 69 yards • team
captain his senior season • also lettered in basketball, track and weightlifting •
selected as a Football Academic Achievement Award winner.
PERSONAL:
Son of Craig and Debbie Ellestad • born September 8, 1987 • sociology major.
ELLESTAD’S CAREER FIELD GOAL STATISTICS
Year M-A
Pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Long Blk
2009 13-17 .765 0
9-9
4-5
0-3
0-0 39
1
Total 13-17 .765 0
9-9
4-5
0-3
0-0 39
1
23 | running back
CAREER NOTES:
Has seen action in 25 of 26 games during the first two years of his Gopher career
• started nine games as a freshman and was in the starting lineup twice during
his sophomore campaign • recorded two 100-yard rushing efforts during his freshman year.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Appeared in 12 games with two starts • posted his best game of the season with
14 carries for 60 yards against Wisconsin • ranked third on the team with 294
yards • scored a season-high two touchdowns in the win over Purdue • earned second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Rushed eight times for 29 yards in the season
opening 23-20 OT win over Syracuse (9/5) • rushed seven times for 53 yards in the
20-13 win over Air Force (9/12), finishing with a 7.6-yard average • broke out for
a season-long run of 25 yards and scored a touchdown vs. the Falcons • in the 3521 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19), led the Gophers with 21 yards on seven carries • rushed
one time for two yards in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26) • in the 31-28 loss
to Wisconsin (10/4), carried the ball a season high 14 times for 60 yards • in the
35-20 win over Purdue (10/10) carried the ball a team-high 12 times, finishing
with 44 yards and two touchdowns • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17)
rushed three times for three yards • appeared in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State
(10/24), did not record any statistics • appeared in the 42-34 win over Michigan
State (10/31), did not record any statistics • earned his first start of the season
in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7) and carried the ball a team-high nine times for
39 yards, while also catching one pass for eight yards • did not appear against
South Dakota State (11/14) • appeared in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21), did not
record any statistics • team’s leading rusher at the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State
(12/31), going for 43 yards on 13 carries.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Appeared in all 13 games • earned his first career start in game four vs. Florida
Atlantic (9/20) and started nine total games • Averaged 3.7 yards per carry and
led the team in rushing attempts (184), yards (678) and touchdowns (7) • recorded
two 100-yard rushing performances • also ranked fourth on the team in receptions
with 29 for 181 yards • scholar-athlete award winner • earned first letter. Gameby-Game: had one carry for five yards in his first collegiate game against Northern Illinois (8/30) • totaled three carries for seven yards as a reserve at Bowling
Green (9/6) • produced a break-out performance off the bench against Montana
State (9/13) rushing for a 114 yards on 24 attempts and becoming the first freshman in exactly 22 years to rush for three touchdowns in a game • made his first
career start and rushed for 78 yards and two TDs on 19 carries vs. Florida Atlantic
(9/20) • also hauled in six receptions for a season-best 61 yards and totaled 139
all-purpose yards against the Owls • put up 131 all-purpose yards at Ohio State
(9/27) rushing 18 times for 76 yards and hauling in a season-high eight receptions
for a team-leading 55 yards • worked hard for his 74 rushing yards vs. Indiana
(10/4), carrying the ball 24 times, including 10 attempts on the Gophers’ 15-play
final drive of the game that resulted in a field goal • produced in a monster game
at Illinois (10/11), rushing for a season-high 124 yards, including a season-long
46-yard touchdown run, and two scores • totaled 42 yards on 17 carries and
caught three passes for four yards at Purdue (10/25) • had nine carries for 15
yards and three receptions for 23 yards vs. Northwestern (11/1) • gained 80 yards
on 11 carries, including a 26-yard sprint, and hauled in two passes for 14 yards
against Michigan (11/8) • totaled 31 yards on eight rushing attempts at Wisconsin (11/15) • had five carries for six yards and three receptions for 12 yards vs.
Iowa (11/22) • rushed 14 times for 26 yards vs. Kansas (12/31) at the Insight
Bowl.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Junipero Serra High School, where he was a two-way star for the Padres
• departed as the school’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored, breaking the
record previously held by NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann • two-time West Catholic
Athletic League all-conference selection • helped lead Serra to a 7-4 record and
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Player Profiles
a berth in the CIF playoffs • rushed 144 times for 832 yards (5.8 ypc) and eight
touchdowns as a senior • hauled in seven receptions for 166 yards and a score and
completed 2 of 3 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown • averaged 22.4 yards
on 10 kickoff returns and totaled 200 yards on three punt returns with two going
for scores • collected 18 tackles and five pass breakups as a part-time defensive
back • named to the All-Daily team by the Palo Alto News and the San Mateo Daily
News • earned second team All-San Mateo County honors from San Mateo County
Times • named honorable mention All-Metro by the San Francisco Chronicle •
helped lead Serra to a 9-3 overall record and a league co-championship as a junior • had a breakout season with 1,461 rushing yards on 141 carries (10.4 ypc) and
27 touchdowns in 2006, topping the 200-yard mark three times • named the 2006
WCAL Offensive Back of the Year • also earned second team All-Metro honors from
the San Francisco Chronicle and second team All-CIF (Central Coast Section) accolades as a junior • coached by Patrick Walsh • also a standout on the track for
the Padres, posting times of 11.0 in the 100 and 21.8 in the 200.
PERSONAL:
Born December 19, 1989 • son of Shelly and Willie Eskridge • sports management
major.
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Northern Illinois
at Bowling Green
Montana State
Florida Atlantic
at Ohio State
Indiana
at Illinois
at Purdue
Northwestern
Michigan
at Wisconsin
Iowa
vs. Kansas
Totals
ESKRIDGE’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Rushing
Rush Yds TD Long
at Syracuse
8
29
0
14
Air Force
7
53
1
25
California
7
21
0
12
at Northwestern
1
2
0
2
Wisconsin
14
60
0
16
Purdue
12
44
2
16
at Penn State
3
3
0
2
at Ohio State
0
0
0
0
Michigan State
0
0
0
0
Illinois
9
39
0
10
at Iowa
0
0
0
0
vs. Iowa State
13
43
0
11
Totals
74 294
3
25
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Rec
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
10-4-2008
10-11-2008
9-13-2008
10-11-2008
9-27-2008
9-20-2008
9-20-2008
Receiving
Yds TD Long
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0 13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
0 13
Rushing
Yds TD Long
5
0
5
7
0
5
114
3
28
78
2
13
76
0
10
74
0
13
124
2
46
42
0
11
15
0
8
80
0
26
31
0
13
6
0
5
26
0
9
714
7
46
Rec
0
0
0
6
8
2
1
3
3
2
0
3
1
29
Receiving
Yds TD Long
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
61
0 23
55
0 14
7
0
4
5
0
5
4
0
4
23
0 10
14
0
7
0
0
0
12
0
5
0
0
0
181
0 23
Matt Garin
ESKRIDGE’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING
RECEIVING
Year
G/GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD Long Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long
13/9 184 714 3.7 7 46
29 181 6.2 0 23
2008
2009
12/2
74 294 4.0 3 25
3 18 6.0 0 13
Total 25/11 258 1008 3.9 10 46
32 199 6.2 0 23
ESKRIDGE’S GAME OFFENSIVE BESTS
Rushes
29
vs. Indiana
Rushing Yards
124
at Illinois
Rushing TDs
3
vs. Montana State
Long Rush
46
at Illinois
Receptions
8
at Ohio State
Receiving Yards
61
vs. Florida Atlantic
Long Reception
23
vs. Florida Atlantic
Rush
1
3
24
19
18
29
26
17
9
11
8
5
14
184
49 | defensive end
freshman (RS) | 6.4 | 231
Apple Valley, Minn.
Eastview High School
2009:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Holds Eastview High School records for career sacks, career tackles for loss, single-game sacks and single-game tackles for loss • ranked as the No. 6 senior in
the state of Minnesota by Rivals.com • rated as the No. 21 defensive end in the nation by Rivals and No. 30 by Scout.com • earned a four-star rating from Scout,
while Rivals listed him as a three-star prospect • served as a team captain in
2008 • helped lead his team to a 7-4 mark in his last season, after helping the
Lightning to an 11-2 record and a Minnesota Prep Bowl semifinal berth in 2007 •
earned first-team all-state honors from the Associated Press, Minnesota Football
Coaches Association, Minnesota Vikings and St. Paul Pioneer Press • named firstteam all-metro by the Star-Tribune and KARE-11 • played in the Hawaii Prep Classic following the 2008 season • tallied three sacks and four tackles in the Hawaii
Prep Classic • earned second-team all-state honors from the Associated Press as
a junior • two-time all-conference selection • four-time football letterwinner •
also a four-year letterwinner in lacrosse • coached by Kelly Sherwin.
PERSONAL:
Born September 19, 1990 • son of Dave and Jodie Garin.
Player Profiles
Jacob Glickstein
MarQueis Gray
sophomore (RS) | 6.3 | 275
New Berlin, Wis.
Brookfield Central High School
sophomore | 6.4 | 228
Indianapolis, Ind.
Ben Davis High School
5 | quarterback
69 | defensive line
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see action.
2008:
Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2008 graduate of Brookfield Central (Wis.) High School • coached by Doug Lange
• helped lead his team to state playoffs and a 13-1 record as a junior • earned
all-state honors as a junior and senior • also a two-time all-conference, all-county
and all-area selection • three-year letterwinner • three-year honor roll honoree in
the classroom.
PERSONAL:
Mechanical engineering major • son of Susan and Loren Glickstein • born July 2,
1990.
Ryan Grant
43 | linebacker
sophomore (RS) | 6.2 | 226
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Eden Prairie High School
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Saw action in 11 games, mostly on special teams • recorded one tackle, which
came at Northwestern (9/26).
2008:
Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner.
One of the most highly regarded dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation as a member of the 2008 recruiting class • signed with the Gophers in February 2008, but enrolled in January 2009 • can make big plays with both his arm and legs • possesses
the size and arm strength to throw the ball down the field and the athleticism to
make a big play when protection breaks down.
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Saw action as both a quarterback and wide receiver during his freshman season •
had a breakout game against Ohio State going 5-of-6 passing for 51 yards and
tossing his first TD pass, all career highs • also had a career day running ball
against Ohio State with career highs of 11 carries and 81 yards • scored his first
collegiate touchdown on a reception against Cal • with 265 yards rushing, he ended
the regular season as the team’s fourth-leading rusher • earned first varsity letter.
Game-by-Game: Appeared in first career game as a Golden Gopher in the season
opening 23-20 overtime win at Syracuse (9/5) • rushed two times for 15 yards in
the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12) • scored his first career touchdown in the 3521 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19), when he lined up as a wide receiver and caught a sevenyard TD pass from Eric Decker to tie the game at 21-21 in the third quarter • in the
35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26) rushed five times for 33 yards including a long
of 18 • in the 35-20 win over Purdue, attempted his first career pass and rushed
once for one yard • appeared in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17), did not
tally any statistics • in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) rushed for a team,
and career-high 81 yards, including a long of 27 and completed 5-of-6 passes for
51 yards and the Gophers only touchdown on a pass to Troy Stoudermire • in the 4234 win over Michigan State (10/31), carried the ball eight times for 23 yards • in
the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14) rushed seven times for 47 yards to
average a game-best 7.8 yards per carry • in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21), finished
as the team’s second leading rusher with 23 yards on seven carries • caught two
passes for 37 yards, ran for 34 yards (an average of 11.3 yards per carry) and was
1-of-2 passing for 11 yards vs. Iowa State at the Insight Bowl.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Quarterbacked Eden Prairie High School to back-to-back Minnesota Class 5A titles in 2006 and 2007 • compiled a record of 27-0 as the Eagles’ starting quarterback • completed 52-of-83 passes for 868 yards and 25 touchdowns as a
senior • Named to the 2007 Minnesota Associated Press All-State first team as
well as the Minnesota Vikings high school all-state team at quarterback • also a
2007 All-Metro selection by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune • helped lead EP to a perfect 14-0 mark as the Minnesota Class 5A state title as a junior • completed 61
percent of his passes in 2006, throwing for 1,431 yards and 22 touchdowns •
earned honorable mention all-state accolades • coached by father Mike Grant •
also a standout on the Eagles’ basketball team • ranked as the No. 93 athlete in
the nation by ESPN.com • Two-star prospect by both Rivals and Scout • Rivals’
No. 9 player in the state of Minnesota • the No. 65 weakside linebacker in the nation by Scout.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended Ben Davis High School, where he was a three-year starter • rated as a fourstar prospect by Rivals • also the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the nation and
the No. 1 player in the state of Indiana by Rivals • received four stars from Scout,
which ranks him as the nation’s No. 14 high school quarterback • ESPN.com’s No.
13 quarterback nationally • selected to participate in the Elite 11 Quarterback
Camp • played in the prestigious U.S. Army All-American Bowl, completing 3-of-7
passes for 56 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for 41 yards and a TD • missed
the majority of his senior season after suffering a broken bone in his non-throwing
arm • saw action in just five games during 2007, including three after returning
from the injury • connected on 26-of-41 passes for 376 yards and three touchdowns • also rushed for 302 yards on 64 carries with four TDs and caught five
passes for 86 yards and a score • completed 73 of 140 passes for 1,113 yards and
12 touchdowns as a junior, while rushing for 603 yards and seven touchdowns on
127 carries • earned honorable mention Class 5A all-state honors • won the Giants’
starting quarterback job midway through his sophomore year in 2005 and ended the
season with 959 yards passing • coached by Coach Mike Kirschner.
PERSONAL:
Information technology major • born August 27, 1989 • son of Colleen and Mike
Grant • father is the head football coach at Eden Prairie High School • grandson
of Minnesota Vikings coaching legend and former Gopher great Bud Grant.
PERSONAL:
Born November 7, 1990 • son of Lisa and Donald Gray.
GRAY’S CAREER STATISTICS
PASSING
Year
G/GS Comp.
Att.
2009
13/1
6
15
Totals
13/1
6
15
Pct.
40.0
40.0
RUSHING
Year
2009
Totals
TD Long
0 27
0 27
G/GS
13/1
13/1
Att.
47
47
Yds. Avg.
265 5.6
265 5.6
Yds.
62
62
TD
1
1
Int.
1
1
Eff.
83.39
83.39
RECEIVING
Rec. Yds. TD Long
6 58
1
21
6 58
1
21
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Player Profiles
GRAY’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Rushing
Rush Yds TD Long
0
0
0
0
at Syracuse
Air Force
2
15
0
8
California
1
2
0
2
5
33
0
18
at Northwestern
Wisconsin
1
4
0
4
Purdue
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
at Penn State
at Ohio State
11
81
0
27
Michigan State
8
23
0
4
2
2
0
5
Illinois
South Dakota State
6
47
0
15
at Iowa
7
23
0
8
3
34
0
28
vs. Iowa State
Totals
47 265
0
28
Rec
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
6
Receiving
Yds TD Long
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
1
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
6
8
0
6
37
0 21
58
1 21
Brandon Green
1 | wide receiver
junior | 6.0 | 179
Chicago, Ill.
Robeson High School
CAREER NOTES:
Has started 10 games and seen action in 24 of 26 games during his first two seasons as a Gopher • has a total of 42 receptions in his first two seasons at Minnesota, averaging 14.3 yards per catch.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Appeared in 12 games, starting five • finished the season ranked fourth among the
Gophers’ receivers with 21 receptions • ranked fifth among Minnesota receivers in
receiving yards with 293 • lone touchdown reception of the season came in 42-34
win over Michigan State • earned second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: In the
season-opener at Syracuse (9/5), hauled in three passes for 28 yards including a
long of 11 yards in the 23-20 OT win • caught two passes for 26 yards in the 2013 win over Air Force (9/12) • caught three passes for 39 yards in the 35-21 loss
to #8 Cal (9/19) • also tallied one solo tackle against Cal • picked up first start
of the season in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26) and caught two passes for
37 yards, including a game long 27-yarder • both of his receptions vs. the Wildcats converted third-and-long situations in Minnesota’s fourth-quarter scoring
drive to regain the lead • started for the second straight game in the 31-28 loss
to Wisconsin (10/3) • started for the third straight game in the 35-20 win over
Purdue (10/10), did not catch a pass • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17)
caught two passes for 10 yards, including a long of 13 yards • in the 38-7 loss to
No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) caught two passes 22 yards including a long of 12 yards
• in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31) caught two passes for 60 yards,
including a season-long 37-yarder for his only touchdown of the season • in the
35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), led the Gophers with four receptions for 64 yards, including a long of 21 yards • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14)
caught one pass for seven yards • appeared in the final two games of the season
vs. Iowa and Iowa State (Insight Bowl), but did not record a reception.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Appeared in 12 games with starts in five of the final six games of the season •
hauled in 21 receptions for 306 yards to rank fifth on the team in receptions and
fourth in receiving yards • paced the Gophers in receiving yards three times •
earned first letter. Game-by-Game: saw his first collegiate action as a late-game
reserve at Bowling Green (9/6) but did not record any statistics • also came off the
bench to earn playing time vs. Montana State (9/13) • hauled in first career reception on an athletic 7-yard grab near the goal line against Florida Atlantic (9/20)
• earned playing time against Ohio State (9/27), Indiana (10/4) and Illinois (10/11)
but did not record any statistics • made his first career start at Purdue (10/25) and
responded with a huge game • hauled in five receptions for a team-high 100 yards
vs. the Boilermakers, including a 71-yard catch that is the longest pass play of the
season for Minnesota and set up a touchdown • recorded five receptions for 37
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yards vs. Northwestern (11/1) • finished with two receptions for 36 yards against
Michigan (11/8) • hauled in five passes for 80 yards, including his first career
touchdown on a 4-yard reception at Wisconsin (11/15) • started vs. Iowa (11/22)
but did not record any statistics • caught two passes for 38 yards, including a 29yarder vs. Kansas (12/31) at the Insight Bowl.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Robeson High School, where he was a four-year varsity starter and threetime first team All-Public League selection • had an unbelievable senior season in
2007, making plays all over the field and leading the Raiders to a 9-2 record and
a berth in the Illinois Class 5A state playoffs • caught 62 passes for 1,114 yards
and 18 touchdowns • also totaled 138 yards and four touchdowns on the ground
on 19 carries • played quarterback down the stretch of the season for the Raiders,
completing 12-of-24 passes for 311 yards and four scores • was also a consistent
weapon on special teams, combining for 874 yards on kick and punt returns • collected 29 tackles, three interceptions and four fumble recoveries as a defender and
kicked 10 extra points • had six multiple-touchdown games, including an incredible six-TD effort (1 rush/3 rec./2 ret.) vs. Prosser • earned first team all-state honors from the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Champaign News-Gazette and the
Illinois High School Football Coaches Association • caught 49 passes for 874 yards
and 18 touchdowns as a junior in 2006 • returned two punts for touchdowns and
three of his eight interceptions for scores • named first team All-State by MaxPreps
as a receiver and first team all-state as a defensive back by the Champaign NewsGazette • four-star prospect by both Rivals and Scout • considered the No. 39 wide
receiver in the nation and the No. 6 overall player from the state of Illinois by Rivals • Rivals also tapped him as the No. 1 receiver prospect in the state of Illinois
• also earned four stars from Scout • rated as the No. 47 receiver prospect nationally by Scout and No. 51 by ESPN.com • earned a spot on Street & Smith’s 2007
preseason All-American Team • hauled in 70 passes for 1,241 yards and 15 touchdowns and intercepted seven passes, two of which were returned for scores, as a
sophomore in 2005 • coached by Fabray Collins • also ran track as a prep.
PERSONAL:
Born June 23, 1989 • son of Vernita and Jeff Bryant • youth studies major.
GREEN’S GAME OFFENSIVE BESTS
Receptions
5 Three times - Last: at Wisconsin
Receiving Yards
100 at Purdue
Receiving Touchdowns
1 at Wisconsin
1 vs. Michigan State
Long Reception
71 at Purdue
GREEN'S CAREER STATISTICS
Receiving
Year
G/GS
Rec.
2008
12/5
21
2009
12/5
21
Totals
24/10
42
Yds.
306
293
599
Avg.
14.6
14.0
14.3
GREEN’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Rec
Yds
at Syracuse
3
28
Air Force
2
26
California
3
39
at Northwestern
2
37
Wisconsin
0
0
Purdue
0
0
at Penn State
2
10
at Ohio State
2
22
Michigan State
2
60
Illinois
4
64
South Dakota State
1
7
vs. Iowa State
0
0
Totals
21
293
TD
1
1
2
Avg.
9.3
13.0
13.0
18.5
0.0
0.0
5.0
11.0
30.0
16.0
7.0
0.0
14.0
11-15-2008
10-25-2008
11-15-2008
10-31-2009
10-25-2008
Long
71
37
71
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Long
11
21
17
27
0
0
13
12
37
21
7
0
37
Player Profiles
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
at Bowling Green
Montana State
Florida Atlantic
at Ohio State
Indiana
at Illinois
at Purdue
Northwestern
Michigan
at Wisconsin
Iowa
vs. Kansas
Totals
Rec
0
0
1
0
0
0
5
5
2
5
1
2
21
Yds
0
0
7
0
0
0
100
37
36
80
8
38
306
Avg.
0.0
0.0
7.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
20.0
7.4
18.0
16.0
8.0
19.0
14.6
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Long
0
0
7
0
0
0
71
11
19
37
8
29
71
Kendall GregoryMcGhee
Ra’Shede Hageman
99 | defensive end
freshman (RS) | 6.6 | 292
Minneapolis, Minn.
Washburn High School
2009:
Redshirted • switched from tight end to defensive end.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped his Washburn High team to an 8-2 mark and a 5-1 conference record •
named all-state by the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Minnesota Football Coaches Association, the Associated Press and the Minnesota Vikings • was also named allmetro by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune • earned all-conference honors as well •
hauled in 11 touchdown passes as a senior in 2008 • played in Under Armour AllAmerica Game • ranked as the No. 1 tight end prospect and the No. 97 prospect
in the nation overall by recruiting expert Tom Lemming • ranked the No. 3 player
in the State of Minnesota by Rivals.com • ranked as the No. 6 tight end in the nation by Rivals • Scout.com, ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. rate him the 11th best in
the nation at his position • earned a four-star rating from Scout • earned a threestar rating from Rivals • caught 25 passes for 663 yards and 12 touchdowns as
a junior in 2007 • two time all-state and all-metro selection • three-time all-city
honoree • also a standout basketball player, who was highly sought-after as a
basketball recruit • averaged nearly 12 points per game on the hardwood as a junior • plays basketball for Howard Pulley AAU team • football coach was Giovanni
Jenkins.
PERSONAL:
Born August 8, 1990 • son of Eric Hageman and Jill Coyle • recreation/parks/leisure
studies major • oldest of five children in the Hageman family.
91 | defensive end
freshman (RS) | 6.5 | 241
Aurora, Colo.
Cherokee Trail High School
2009:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped his Cherokee Trail High School team reach the 5A playoffs in just the school’s
fifth year in existence • earned All-Colorado honors from the Denver Post • was also
named first-team All-Class 5A by the Denver Post • named all-state, all-league and
all-city as both a defensive end and punter • ranked as the No. 4 senior in the State
of Colorado by Rivals.com • ranked No. 35 in the nation as an athlete by Rivals •
ranked as the No. 44 tight end in the nation by Scout.com • ESPN.com and Scouts
rated him as the 28th-best tight end in the country • earned three-star ratings
from Scout and Rivals • recorded 71 tackles and eight sacks in 2008 from his defensive end position • was selected to play in the 2009 Colorado All-Star game •
earned all-league honors as a tight end and punter following his junior season •
also a standout track and field athlete, he holds his school high jump record (6feet, 3-inches) and has recorded a 42-foot triple jump • also a basketball letterwinner for a Cherokee Trail team that went 25-1 last season • will have earned 11
varsity letters by the end of his high school career • coached by Monte Thelen.
PERSONAL:
Born June 1, 1991 • son of Kanavis McGhee and Brooke Gregory • mathematics
major • father was an All-America linebacker for Colorado and played in the NFL
for the New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Oilers • grandfather Ben
Gregory played running back for Nebraska and was a member of the Huskers’ allcentury team • uncle Morgan Gregory played wide receiver for Nebraska • halfbrother Davyon McGhee plays linebacker at Kansas State and half-brother Jacory
McGhee played wide receiver at Tyler Junior College.
Austin Hahn
64 | offensive line
sophomore (RS) | 6.3 | 273
Hartford, Wis.
Hartford High School
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see game action.
2008:
Redshirted • walk-on.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Hartford Union High School, where he helped lead his team to a 30-6
record from his sophomore to senior seasons • two-time All-Wisconsin Little Ten
Conference honoree • two-time all-county, all-area and all-region selection •
recorded 70 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles as a junior • tallied 75
tackles and three sacks during his senior season • also a three-time all-conference performer in track and field.
PERSONAL:
Son of Perry and Barbara Hahn • born November 27, 1989 • pre-elementary education/special education major • brother Adam plays defensive tackle for Northwestern.
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Player Profiles
Chase Haviland
Aaron Hill
freshman (RS) | 5.9 | 178
Thief River Falls, Minn.
Lincoln High School
freshman (RS) | 6.2 | 218
St. Charles, Mo.
Lutheran High School
36 | defensive back
57 | linebacker
2009:
Redshirted • walk-on.
2009:
Redshirted • walk-on.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Former standout student-athlete at Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls
HIGH SCHOOL:
First-team all-state selection as a senior • third-team all-metro selection • earned
conference player of the year honors as a senior at Lutheran HS • earned all-conference honors as a running back and linebacker in both his junior and senior seasons • also named all-conference as a linebacker following his sophomore season
• also an all-district selection as a senior • holds Lutheran HS records for touchdowns scored (46) and total yards • two-time team MVP • two-time team offensive
player of the year • earned honorable mention (running back) and second-team
(kick returner) all-conference honors as a freshman • also a standout on the basketball court • was a two-time all-conference selection and a two-time team MVP
on the hardwood • holds No. 4 spot in school history with 611 rebounds • qualified
for track and field state championship meet in 2008 and 2009, earning all-state
honors both seasons.
PERSONAL:
Son of Jim and Alicia Haviland.
Kyle Henderson
34 | defensive back
junior | 5.11 | 183
Minneapolis, Minn.
Minnesota State-Mankato/Armstrong High School
2009:
Sat out due to NCAA transfer regulations.
2007-08:
Played two seasons at Minnesota State-Mankato, starting his career on offense
before moving to the defensive backfield as a sophomore • rushed for 69 yards
and a score on 15 carries during his freshman season in 2007 • recorded 29 tackles, with five passes defended in 12 games of action as a sophomore in 2008.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Graduate of Armstrong High School (Minn.) • named to the First-Team All-Classic
Lake Conference as a senior • averaged 6.9 yards per carry in his final season of
high school competition • also averaged 23.8 yards per kickoff return as a senior
• advanced to the Minnesota State High School Track and Field Championships in
three events, including as a member of the state champion 4x200-meter relay
squad.
PERSONAL:
Son of Scott and Theresa Henderson • born June 25, 1989 • political science major.
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PERSONAL:
Son of Jack and Nancy Hill • born Sept. 5, 1990 • liberal arts major.
Jon Hoese
35 | fullback
senior | 6.2 | 233
Glencoe, Minn.
Glencoe-Silver Lake High School
CAREER NOTES:
Former safety and former walk-on converted to running back prior to the 2008 season • became a real contributor on offense in 2008 Insight Bowl, scoring two
touchdowns on his first three career carries vs. Kansas • has also been a standout performer on special teams throughout his career.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
The Gophers top fullback rushed 29 times for 103 yards and one touchdown • of
his 29 carries, 11 went for either first downs or touchdowns • also proved to be a
weapon out of the backfield in the passing game, catching 11 aerials for 87 yards
and one score • scored both of his touchdowns against Illinois • only regular Gopher ball-carrier to avoid losing yardage for the entire season • earned second
varsity letter • named to the Big Ten All-Academic Team. Game-by-Game: In the
23-20 OT win over Syracuse (9/5), rushed twice for 10 yards • rushed three times
for 14 yards in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12) • caught two passes for five
yards in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19) and recorded one tackle • in the 35-24
win at Northwestern, rushed two times for 15 yards and tallied one tackle • in the
31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3), carried the ball one time for one yard • in the 3520 win over Purdue (10/10), carried the ball three times gaining eight yards and
paving the way for the best rushing performance of the season as the Gophers
piled up 207 yards and four TDs on the ground • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn
State (10/17) rushed one time for four yards • started at fullback in the 38-7 loss
to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24), but did not record any statistics • in the 42-34 win
over Michigan State (10/31), caught two passes for eight yards • in the 35-32
loss to Illinois (11/7), had his best game of the season, scoring two touchdowns,
one by reception and one by rush • against Illinois, rushed five times for 17 yards
and caught three passes for 49 yards, including a 26-yarder that was the Gophers’
longest reception of the game • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14),
rushed nine times for 32 yards, including career high-tying long of 10 yards • in
the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21), rushed three times for two yards and caught one
pass for three yards • recorded one reception for three yards at the Insight Bowl
(12/31).
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Played in 11 games, earning his only offensive statistics in the Insight Bowl •
rushed four times for five yards and two TDs • totaled five tackles on special teams
• Academic All-Big Ten selection • scholar-athlete award winner • earned second
letter. Game-by-Game: did not record any statistics in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) • recorded an assisted tackle on special teams at Bowling Green
(9/6) and a solo special teams stop vs. Montana State (9/13) • did not receive
credit for any statistics vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20) • notched one solo and one assisted tackle on special teams at Ohio State (9/27) • played on special teams but
did not register any statistics vs. Indiana (10/4) • assisted on a tackle vs. Northwestern (11/1) • played but did not record and statistics vs. Michigan (11/8), Wisconsin (11/15) and Iowa (11/22) • rushed four times for five yards and two scores
vs. Kansas (12/31) • picked up his first career start vs. the Jayhawks • his first
and third career carries went for touchdowns at the Insight Bowl.
Player Profiles
PERSONAL:
Business marketing education • son of Terry and Sharon Hoese • born July 4, 1989.
HOESE’S CAREER STATISTICS
G/GS Solo Asst Total
Year
2007
7/0
3
1
4
2008
11/1
3
2
5
12/9
6
5
11
2009
Total
30/1
12
8
20
RUSHING
Year
G/GS
2007
7/0
11/1
2008
2009
12/9
Total 30/10
Att.
0
4
29
33
TFL
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
INT PBU
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0
0
0
0
FF Sacks
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
RECEIVING
Yds. Avg. TD Long Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 0
0
5 1.2 2
2
0
0
0 0
0
103 3.6 1 10
11 87 7.9 1 26
108 3.3 3 10
11 87 7.9 1 26
HOESE’S GAME OFFENSIVE BESTS
Rushes
9 vs. South Dakota State
32 vs. South Dakota State
Rushing Yards
Rushing Touchdowns
2 vs. Kansas
Receptions
3 vs. Illinois
49 vs. Illinois
Receiving Yards
Receiving Touchdowns
1 vs. Illinois
HOESE’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Rushing
Rush Yds TD Long
at Syracuse
2
10
0
10
Air Force
3
14
0
10
California
0
0
0
0
at Northwestern
2
15
0
8
Wisconsin
1
1
0
1
Purdue
3
8
0
6
at Penn State
1
4
0
4
at Ohio State
0
0
0
0
Michigan State
0
0
0
0
Illinois
5
17
1
6
South Dakota State
9
32
0
10
at Iowa
3
2
0
2
vs. Iowa State
0
0
0
0
Totals
29 103
1
10
Rec
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
1
1
11
11-14-2009
11-14-2009
12-31-2008
11-7-2009
11-7-2009
11-7-2009
Receiving
Yds TD Long
0
0
0
19
0 13
5
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
6
49
1 26
0
0
0
3
0
3
3
0
3
87
1 26
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Walk-on appeared in the final seven games of the season as a reserve safety and
on special teams • collected four total tackles, including three solo stops • credited with one solo stop at Northwestern (10/13), Michigan (10/27) and in the season finale vs. Wisconsin (11/17) • earned first letter • scholar-athlete award
winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of Glencoe-Silver Lake High School • led the Panthers to a 13-1
record and the 2006 Minnesota Class AAA state title • rushed for 1,455 yards on
163 carries as a senior with 25 touchdowns • named to the All-Wright County first
team and the Vikings All-State High School Team • was also an honorable mention selection to the 2006 Minnesota Associated Press All-State prep football team
• coached by Dave Dose.
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Player Profiles
Curtis Hughes
96 | tight end
senior (RS) | 6.4 | 253
Chicago, Ill.
Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep Academy
CAREER NOTES:
Hard-working, tough-minded tight end is used primarily as a blocker • earned his
first start at Penn State in 2009 • has seen action in 21 games.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Saw action in 11 games, appearing mostly on offense in a blocking role • earned
the first start of his career at Penn State (10/17) • earned second varsity letter.
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Earned playing time in 10 games • saw most of his action on special teams and
in short-yardage blocking situations • did not record any offensive statistics, but
did have a 12-yard kickoff return at Wisconsin (11/15) • scholar-athlete award
winner • earned first letter.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see any playing time as a member of the squad.
2006:
Redshirted • walk-on.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2006 graduate of Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep Academy (Ill.) • helped the
Eagles to a 7-2 record his senior year • high school coach was Osei AgyemanBadu.
PERSONAL:
Fisheries and wildlife major • son of Patricia Hughes • born October 12, 1987.
Anthony Jacobs
97 | defensive end
junior (RS) | 6.2 | 295
Northfield, Minn.
Northfield High School
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Saw action in all 13 games, including four starts • recorded 19 tackles, including four tackles for loss and two sacks • also came up with a fumble recovery •
earned second varsity letter • member of the Big Ten All-Academic Team. Gameby-Game: Appeared in the season opening 23-20 OT win at Syracuse (9/5), finishing with one solo tackle • appeared in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12),
finishing with three solo stops and four total tackles • appeared in the 35-21 loss
to No. 8 Cal (9/19), but did not record any statistics • in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26), recorded one sack for 11 yards • started first career game in the
31-28 loss to Wisconsin, finishing with two tackles • started for the second
straight week in the 35-20 win over Purdue (10/10) and finished with three tackles including 2.5 for a loss of 14 yards and 1.0 sack for a loss of nine yards • in
the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17), collected five total tackles including
two solo and 0.5 tackle for loss • in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24)
notched two tackles • in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31), finished with
one tackle • appeared in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), but did not record any
statistics • started for the fourth time in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State
(11/14), but did not record any statistics • appeared in the 12-0 loss to Iowa
(11/21), but did not record any statistics • recovered a fumble at the Insight Bowl
in a 14-13 loss to Iowa State (12/31).
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Up and coming defensive end saw more playing time throughout the season • saw
action as a reserve in 10 games • credited with seven total tackles on the season
• earned first letter. Game-By-Game: made his first collegiate appearance off the
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bench and recorded his first career solo tackle at Bowling Green (9/6) • did not register any statistics as a reserve vs. Montana State (9/13) • credited with one solo
and one assisted tackle at Ohio State (9/27) • played but did not record any statistics vs. Illinois (10/11), Purdue (10/25), Northwestern (11/1), Michigan (11/8)
and Wisconsin (11/15) • collected a career high four total tackles, including his
first career tackle for loss vs. Iowa (11/22) • also assisted on his first career sack
against the Hawkeyes • saw action, did not record statistics vs. Kansas (12/31).
2007:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of Northfield (Minn.) High School • high school coach was Bubba
Sullivan • four-star recruit ranked among the Rivals Top 250 and listed as the top
player in Minnesota and the 16th-best strongside defensive end in the nation •
ranked the third-best player in Minnesota by Scout • selected to the SuperPrep Midwest Team as the 33rd-best player • named to the PrepStar Midwest Region Team
• the 54th-ranked running back in the nation by ESPN.com • named to recruiting
expert Tom Lemming’s All-Midwest Team • named to the 2006 Associated Press AllState Team • along with being a standout defensive end, also compiled 1,107 yards
rushing with 13 touchdowns in 2006 • totaled 49 tackles with six tackles-for-loss
and two sacks along with rushing for 618 yards and six scores on 108 carries in 2005
• selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
PERSONAL:
Son of Anthony Carter and Carolyn Jacobs • born Nov. 16, 1988 • applied economics major.
JACOBS’ CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
TFL
2008
10/0
3
4
7
1-3
2009
11/0
11
5
16 3.0-11
Totals
21/0
17
7
24 5.0-18
INT PBU
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0
0
0
JACOBS’ GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
5 at Penn State
Solo Tackles
3 vs. Air Force
FF Sacks
0 0.5-2
1
0-0
1
0-0
10-17-09
9-12-09
JACOBS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Solo Asst Total
TFL Sacks
at Syracuse
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
Air Force
3 1
4 0.0-0 0.0-0
California
0 0
0 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Northwestern
1 0
1 1.0-11 1.0-11
Wisconsin
0 2
2 0.0-0 0.0-0
Purdue
2 1
3 2.5-14 1.0-9
at Penn State
2 3
5 0.5-3 0.0-0
at Ohio State
1 1
2 0.0-0 0.0-0
Michigan State
0 1
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
Illinois
0 0
0 0.0-0 0.0-0
South Dakota State
0 0
0 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Iowa
0 0
0 0.0-0 0.0-0
vs. Iowa State
0 0
0 0.0-0 0.0-0
Totals
10 9 19 4.0-28 2.0-20
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
1-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Solo Asst Total
at Bowling Green
1 0
1
Montana State
0 0
0
at Ohio State
1 1
2
at Illinois
0 0
0
at Purdue
0 0
0
Northwestern
0 0
0
Michigan
0 0
0
at Wisconsin
0 0
0
Iowa
1 3
4
vs. Kansas
0 0
0
Totals
3 4
7
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
TFL
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
1.0-3
0.0-0
1.0-3
Sacks
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.5-2
0.0-0
0.5-2
Eric Jacques
Victor Keise
freshman (RS) | 6.2 | 279
Pompano Beach, Fla.
Ely High School
freshman (RS) | 6.0 | 181
Coral Springs, Fla.
North Broward Prep High School
65 | offensive line
Player Profiles
84 | wide receiver
2009:
Redshirted.
2009:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped his Ely High squad to 21-13 record over his last three seasons at the school
• earned All-Broward County honors following his senior seaosn • three-time team
offensive lineman of the year • named his team’s academic player of the year in
2006 • tallied 70 total tackles during his senior season • recorded 20 solo tackles and five sacks this past season • ranked as the No. 61 offensive guard in the
nation by Rivals.com • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals as well • coached
by James Jones.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped lead his North Broward team to a 10-0 regular-season record and a berth
in the state playoffs • missed much of the 2008 season with a stress fracture in
his left foot, but still contributed 11 receptions for 221 yards and four touchdowns
• recorded 51 receptions for 869 yards and seven TDs during his junior season •
earned second-team all-state honors from the South Florida Sun Sentinel as a junior • Miami Herald named him third-team all-state and first-team all-county •
was third-team all-Broward as a sophomore • also a standout basketball player,
who was named to the Rock Holiday Classic all-tournament team last season •
earned 10 varsity letters in his high school career • ranked as the No. 98 wide receiver in the nation by Rivals.com • ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. grade him as the
No. 133 wide receiver in the country • earned a three-star rating from Rivals •
named a two-star prospect by Scout.com • football coach was Jeff Dellenbach.
PERSONAL:
Born July 28, 1990 • son of Childeric and Kettlie Jacques.
Johnny Johnson
5 | cornerback
PERSONAL:
Born March 30, 1991 • son of Victor Keise Jr. and Tiffany Davis • psychology major.
junior | 5.9 | 197
Chicago, Ill.
Robeson High School
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Saw action in seven games, mostly on special teams • recorded two total tackles.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Persistent young athlete who opened the year as a wide receiver before moving to
the defensive backfield midway through the season • appeared in nine games,
primarily on special teams • earned a spot as one of the gunners on the Gophers’
punt coverage team down the home stretch of the season • totaled four tackles
(three solo) on the year, including solo stops against Illinois (10/11), Northwestern (11/1) and Iowa (11/22) • saw action, but did not record any statistics vs.
Kansas (12/31) • earned first letter.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended Robeson High School, were he was a three-year varsity starter and a twotime All-Public League selection at quarterback • helped lead the Raiders to a 92 record and a berth in the Illinois Class 5A state playoffs as a senior in 2007 •
completed 98-of-182 passes for 1,684 yards and 28 touchdowns • rushed for 88
yards and eight touchdowns • recorded 33 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a defensive back • had eight kickoff returns for 357 yards and
a touchdown on special teams • also averaged 36.0 yards as the Raiders primary
punter and handled the majority of Robeson’s kickoffs • connected on 103-of-227
passes for 2,002 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior in 2006 • also rushed for
47 yards and a pair of scores • recorded six tackles and two interceptions as a defender • coached by Fabray Collins.
PERSONAL:
Born November 6, 1989 • son of Crystal Hudson • youth studies major.
JOHNSON’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
2008
10/0
3
1
4
2009
7/0
0
2
2
Totals
17/0
3
3
6
TFL
0-0
0-0
0-0
INT PBU
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0
0
0
FF Sacks
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
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Player Profiles
Brandon Kirksey
96 | defensive tackle
junior | 6.2 | 292
St. Louis, Mo.
Hazelwood East High School
CAREER NOTES:
Has seen action in 22 games over his first two seasons with the Gophers • has
been a regular in the Minnesota defensive line rotation • expected to contend for
a starting position in 2010 • earned second varsity letter.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Young defensive lineman become part of the regular defensive line rotation • made
the play of the early part of the season when he forced a fumble that was returned
52 yards for the game-winning touchdown against Air Force in the first-ever game
at TCF Bank Stadium • saw action in 11 games • recorded 16 tackles with three
tackles-for-loss. Game-by-Game: Appeared in the season opening 23-20 overtime
win at Syracuse (9/5), finishing with one solo tackle • finished with three tackles
and a forced fumble in a 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12) • forced the fumble that
was picked up and returned 52 yards by Nate Triplett for the game-winning score
against the Falcons • recorded a season-high five tackles in the 35-21 loss to No.
8 Cal (9/19) • posted a team high two tackles for loss against Cal • appeared in
the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3), but did not record any statistics • in the 3520 win over Purdue (10/10), made his only tackle for a loss of four yards • in the
20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17), tallied two tackles • appeared in the 387 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) and the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31),
but did not record any statistics • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State
(11/14), finished with two tackles • appeared in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21), but
did not record any statistics • recorded two solo tackles in a 14-13 loss to Iowa
State at the Insight Bowl (12/31).
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Saw action as a reserve in 11 games • had eight total tackles on the season •
earned first letter. Game-by-Game: made his collegiate debut in the season opener
vs. Northern Illinois (8/30), but did not record any statistics • made first career
tackle vs. Montana State (9/13) on a 5-yard TFL • saw action as a reserve against
Florida Atlantic (9/20) and Ohio State (9/27) but did not crack the stat sheet •
came off the bench to register at solo tackle at Illinois (10/11) • credited with a
2-yard tackle for loss at Purdue (10/25) • saw action but did not have any statistics vs. Northwestern (11/1) • registered a pair of solo stops against Michigan
(11/8) • played at Wisconsin (11/15) but did not register any statistics • collected
a season-high three total tackles vs. Iowa (11/22) • played vs. Kansas (12/31).
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Hazelwood East High School, where he was the top player in the Suburban North League • helped lead the Spartans to an 8-2 record as a senior in
2007 • recorded 69 tackles, five sacks and two fumble recoveries • earned first
team Class 5 all-state accolades • named to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro
first team and the St. Louis American all-area first team • Ranked second in the
St. Louis Metro area in total tackles as a junior in 2006 with 93, including 50 solo
stops, while helping lead Hazelwood East to an 8-3 mark • earned first team allstate honors from the Missouri Football Coaches Association • also a first team
All-Metro pick by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and a first team All-Suburban North
Conference honoree • coached by Corey Johnson.
PERSONAL:
Born June 22, 1989 • son of Felicia Kirksey • sociology major.
KIRKSEY’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
TFL
2008
11/0
6
2
8
2-7
2009
11/0
11
5
16 3.0-11
Totals
22/0
17
7
24 5.0-18
KIRKSEY’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
5 vs. California
Solo Tackles
3 vs. California
Tackles For Loss
2 vs. California
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INT PBU
0
0
0
0
0
0
KIRKSEY’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Solo Asst Total
TFL
1 0
1 0.0-0
at Syracuse
Air Force
2 1
3 0.0-0
California
3 2
5 2.0-7
0 0
0 0.0-0
Wisconsin
Purdue
1 0
1 1.0-4
at Penn State
0 2
2 0.0-0
0 0
0 0.0-0
at Ohio State
Michigan State
0 0
0 0.0-0
South Dakota State
2 0
2 0.0-0
0 0
0 0.0-0
at Iowa
vs. Iowa State
2 0
2 0.0-0
Totals
11 5 16 3.0-11
Sacks
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
FF
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Solo Asst Total
0 0
0
Northern Illinois
Montana State
1 0
1
Florida Atlantic
0 0
0
0 0
0
at Ohio State
at Illinois
1 0
1
at Purdue
1 0
1
0 0
0
Northwestern
Michigan
2 0
2
at Wisconsin
0 0
0
Iowa
1 2
3
vs. Kansas
0 0
0
Totals
6 2
8
Sacks
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
TFL
0.0-0
1.0-5
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
1.0-2
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
2.0-7
Bryan Klitzke
45 | defensive back
junior (RS) | 6.1 | 214
Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Chippewa Falls High School
CAREER NOTES:
Emerged as a special teams standout in his first season of action as a Gopher.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Recorded seven tackles, mostly on special teams • saw action in 12 games •
earned first varsity letter • member of the Big Ten All-Academic Team. Game-byGame: In the season opening 23-20 OT win at Syracuse (9/5), finished with one
tackle • appeared in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12), finishing with one tackle
• finished with one tackle in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19) • appeared in the
35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26), but did not record any statistics • in the 31-28
loss to Wisconsin ( 10/3), finished with one tackle • recovered his first career fumble in the 35-20 win over Purdue (10/10) • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State
(10/17), recorded one tackle • appeared in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State
(10/24) and the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31), but did not record any
statistics • did not appear against Illinois (11/7) • appeared in the 16-13 win
over South Dakota State (11/14), the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21) and the 14-13 Insight Bowl loss to Iowa State (12/31), but did not record any statistics.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see action as a member of the squad • scholar-athlete award winner.
FR
0
0
0
FF Sacks
0
0-0
1
0-0
1
0-0
9-19-2009
9-19-2009
9-19-2009
2007:
Redshirted • walk-on.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of Chippewa Falls (Wis.) High School • two-time All-Big Rivers
Conference selection • two-time all-county honoree also earned all-area honors as
a senior in 2006 • also lettered in hockey and track and field • ran on schoolrecord sprint medley relay team • high school coach was Chuck Raykovich.
Player Profiles
Sam Maresh
PERSONAL:
Son of Robert and Gayle Klitzke • born April 2, 1989 • political science major.
KLITZKE’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
12/0
4
3
7
2009
Totals
12/0
4
3
7
17 | linebacker
TFL
0-0
0-0
Eric Lair
INT PBU
0
0
0
0
FR
1
1
freshman (RS) | 6.3 | 245
Champlin, Minn.
Champlin Park High School
FF Sacks
0
0-0
0
0-0
85 | tight end
CAREER NOTES:
Rugged, hard-hitting linebacker was expected to arrive ready to play • under went
heart surgery June 26, 2008 after a congenital defect was found during a routine
physical in June at the University of Minnesota • enrolled in January of 2009.
junior | 6.3 | 238
Houston, Texas
Lamar High School
2009:
Redshirted.
CAREER NOTES:
Up-and-coming tight end has seen action in 20 games through his first two seasons with the Gophers.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
First career touch came in the Wisconsin game, when he carried the ball for an
eight-yard rush on a tight end reverse • recorded one reception for 12 yards at
the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State • earned second varsity letter.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Up-and-coming young athlete who contributed as both a tight end and on special
teams • appeared in 12 games, primarily on special teams, but did not record any
statistics • earned first letter. Game-by-Game: Earned playing time in 11 straight
games • missed only the season opener • made his first collegiate appearance at
Bowling Green (9/6).
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Lamar High School • three-year starter who helped the Redskins win
29 games • helped lead Lamar to a 10-2 record, the district 20-5A title and a
berth in the second round of the Class 5A Division 1 state playoffs as a senior in
2007 • hauled in 11 receptions for 233 yards and five touchdowns • earned second team all-state honors from Prep Ticket • helped lead Lamar to a 9-3 record
and the second round of the Class 5A Division 1 state playoffs as a junior in 2006
• honorable mention All- District 20-5A • caught 27 passes for 427 yards and
three touchdowns • helped Lamar post a 10-1 record as a sophomore in 2005 •
coached by Tom Nolen.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Local product from nearby Champlin Park High School, where he was twice named
the Northwest Suburban Conference Defensive Player of the Year • led the Rebels
to an 8-3 record as a senior in 2007 • totaled 99 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries • also rushed for eight touchdowns on 22 carries and served as the team’s punter • one of six players named to the 2007
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Super Preps team • earned all-state honors from The
Associated Press • named to the Minnesota Vikings’ all-state team • recorded 61
tackles and earned first team all-state honors as a junior • rushed for 10 touchdowns on 40 carries on offense and led Champlin Park to an 8-2 record in 2006 •
collected 107 tackles and two sacks during a 7-2 campaign in 2005 • coached by
Mike Korton • received four stars from Rivals • member of the Rivals 250 • rated
as the No. 14 inside linebacker and the No. 3 player in the state of Minnesota by
Rivals • three-star prospect by Scout, which rates him as the nation’s No. 15 middle linebacker • the No. 22 inside linebacker nationally by ESPN.com • also one
of the state’s top prep wrestlers • three-time Class AAA state wrestling champion,
posting a 41-0 record at 285 pounds as a junior and a 39-4 mark at 215 pounds
as a sophomore.
PERSONAL:
Born April 26, 1989 • son of Julie and Bill Maresh • communication studies major
• Brother, Mike, was a four-year starter at linebacker for North Dakota State and
wrapped up his career in 2008.
PERSONAL:
Born March 10, 1990 • son of Lakeshia and Eric Lair, Sr. • youth studies major.
Adam Lueck
19 | quarterback
sophomore (RS) | 6.0 | 181
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Eden Prairie High School
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see game action.
2008:
Redshirted • walk-on • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Eden Prairie High School • member of team which won back-to-back
state championships in 2006 and 2007 • two-time letterwinner • team was 280 during his junior and senior seasons • member of the National Honor Society •
coached by Mike Grant.
PERSONAL:
Born February 10, 1990 • son of David and Theresa Lueck • economics/finance
double major.
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Player Profiles
Collin McGarry
Class 5A Division Region Final • recorded 12 receptions for 154 yards and two
touchdowns as a receiver • did not participate in football as a junior • coached by
Reginald Samples.
senior | 6.4 | 244
Stillwater, Minn.
Stillwater High School
PERSONAL:
Born October 11, 1989 • son of Deloris and Anthony McKnight, Sr. • business marketing education major.
88 | tight end
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Saw action in nine games • earned first varsity letter • named to the Big Ten AllAcademic Team.
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Did not see action • scholar-athlete award winner.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Appeared in three games as a reserve tight end but did not record any statistics.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of Stillwater (Minn.) High School • high school coach was Scott
Hoffman • ranked as the 12th-best player in Minnesota by Rivals.com • ranked
the 10th-best player in Minnesota by Scout.com • selected to the SuperPrep Midwest Team as the 115th-best player • named to the PrepStar Midwest Region Team
• received honorable mention all-state recognition by the Associated Press in
2006.
PERSONAL:
Son of Robert and Jenny McGarry • born December 16, 1988 • brother, Robert, is
was the Gophers’ long snapper from 2004-07 • applied economics major.
Da’Jon McKnight
83 | wide receiver
junior | 6.3 | 208
Dallas, Texas
Skyline High School
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Emerging young wide out could develop into the Gophers’ go-to receiver in 2010
• played just one season of high school football, but has adapted quickly to the
sport • did not have a reception through the first eight games • recorded all 17
of his receptions for 311 yards in the final five games, after Eric Decker was lost
for the season to injury • recorded his first 100-yard receving game at the Insight
Bowl • earned second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Appeared in the first eight
games of the season, but did not record any statistics • in the 42-34 win over
Michigan State (10/3), tallied four receptions for 98 yards, including a long of 53
yards • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), caught one pass for 13 yards • in the
16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14), caught one pass for 13 yards • in the
12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21), snagged a team-high four passes for 63 yards with a
long of 22 • broke out against Iowa State in a 14-13 loss at the Insight Bowl
(12/31), recording game- and career-best marks with seven receptions for 124
yards.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Saw playing time in nine games • made the most of his lone reception of the
regualr season, hauling in a 22-yard touchdown pass • earned first letter. Gameby-Game: saw action as a reserve against Bowling Green (9/6), Montana State
(9/13) and Florida Atlantic (9/20), but did not register any statistics • hauled in
a 22-yard bullet from Adam Weber in the back of the end zone at Ohio State (9/27)
for a touchdown on his first career reception • caught two passes for 16 yards vs.
Kansas (12/31).
HIGH SCHOOL:
Key member of Skyline’s top-ranked defense that allowed just 203.8 yards per
game in 2007 • also played receiver as a senior • helped lead Skyline to a 12-2
record and its deepest run in the playoffs since 1972 as the Raiders reached the
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MCKNIGHT'S CAREER STATISTICS
Receiving
G/GS
Rec.
Yds.
Year
2008
9/0
3
38
2009
13/6
17
311
22/6
20
349
Totals
Avg.
12.7
18.3
17.5
MCKNIGHT’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
7 vs. Iowa State
Receptions
Receiving Yards
124 vs. Iowa State
Long Reception
53 vs. Michigan State
MCKNIGHT’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Receiving
Rec
Yds
TD
at Syracuse
0
0
0
Air Force
0
0
0
California
0
0
0
at Northwestern
0
0
0
Wisconsin
0
0
0
Purdue
0
0
0
at Penn State
0
0
0
at Ohio State
0
0
0
Michigan State
4
98
0
Illinois
1
13
0
South Dakota State
1
13
0
at Iowa
4
63
0
vs. Iowa State
7
124
0
Totals
17
311
0
Long
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
53
13
13
22
41
53
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
at Bowling Green
Montana State
Florida Atlantic
at Ohio State
at Purdue
Northwestern
Michigan
Iowa
vs. Kansas
Totals
Receiving
Rec
Yds
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
22
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
16
3
38
TD
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Long
0
0
0
22
0
0
0
0
9
22
TD
1
0
1
Long
22
53
53
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12-31-2009
10-31-2009
Player Profiles
Brooks Michel
Sahr Ngekia
freshman (RS) | 6.7 | 309
Carmel, Ind.
Carmel High School
freshman (RS) | 6.4 | 222
Richfield, Minn.
Academy of Holy Angels
75 | offensive tackle
87 | tight end
2009:
Redshirted.
2009:
Worked out at wide receiver before moving to tight end • redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped lead the Carmel High Greyhounds to a Class AAAAA state championship as
a junior in 2007 • ranked as the No. 56 offensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com
• Ranked as the No. 17 player in the State of Indiana by Rivals.com • listed as the
No. 94 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals • ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. rank
him No. 138 in the country • earned three-star prospect rankings from both Rivals
and Scout • helped lead his team to a 13-2 record in 2008 • Carmel returned to
the state title game in 2008, finishing as the Class AAAAA runner-up • team also
turned in runner-up finish in 2006 • missed five games of his senior season with
an ankle injury • was named honorable mention all-state by the Associated Press
following his junior season • helped his team to a 38-7 record over the past three
seasons • three-year letterwinner for the Greyhounds • coached by Mo Moriarity.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Pulled down 16 receptions for 307 yards (19.2 yards per reception) and one touchdown in 2008 • has only been playing football for three years • native of Liberia
• cousin of former Gopher and NFL player Thomas Tapeh • coached by Mike Smalley.
PERSONAL:
Son of Fatima Ngekia • born Sept. 29, 1990 • liberal arts major.
Ed Olson
PERSONAL:
Born November 1, 1990 • son of Judy and Tim Michel.
Zach Mottla
62 | offensive line
freshman (RS) | 6.2 | 273
Edina, Minn.
Cretin-Derham Hall High School
2009:
Redshirted • walk-on.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Honorable mention all-state selection in 2008 • named third-team all-metro and
first-team All-Suburban East Conference this past season • helped lead CretinDerham Hall to a 25-2 record over the past two seasons • also helped lead Raiders
to a Class 5A state semifinal berth in 2008 and a runner-up finish in 2007 • served
as team captain as a senior • registered 110 pancake blocks in 2008 • ranked as
the No. 8 center in the nation by ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. • coached by Mike
Scanlan.
PERSONAL:
Son of Lisa and Chris Mottla • born Sept. 28, 1990.
58 | offensive line
freshman (RS) | 6.7 | 293
Mahtomedi, Minn.
Mahtomedi High School
2009:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2009 graduate of Mahtomedi High School (Minn.) • helped lead the Mahotmedi
Zephyrs to a Class 4A state runner-up finish as a junior in 2007 • earned 2008 firstteam all-state honors from the Associated Press, St. Paul Pioneer Press and the
Minnesota Football Coaches Association • also earned all-metro honors from the
Minneapolis Star Tribune • was named honorable mention all-state by the Associated Press following his junior season • was a three-year starter for the Zephyrs
• anchored an offensive line that paved the way for a back-to-back 2,000-yard
rusher • three-year letterwinner for the Zephyrs • named his team’s most valuable
lineman as a junior and senior • served as a team captain in 2008 • coached by
Dave Muetzel.
PERSONAL:
Born October 5, 1990 • son of Ed and Kelly Olson • following his father’s footsteps
at Minnesota • Ed Sr. played for the Gophers from 1980-82 • played in the 2007
Prep Bowl, alongside his brother Tom, who is currently a sophomore.
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Player Profiles
Dan Orseske
and the seventh-best player in Minnesota by Rivals • ranked the 80th-best offensive guard in the nation and the ninth-best player in Minnesota by Scout •
selected to the SuperPrep Midwest Team as the 83rd-best player • named to the
PrepStar Midwest Region Team • was a 2006 first team Associated Press AllState selection • selected to the Star Tribune All-Metro Team in 2006 • led Eagles to an 11-2 mark as a junior, helping his team advance to the Class 5A
semifinals • also competed in track and field at Eden Prairie, competing in the
shot put.
41 | punter
freshman (RS) | 6.3 | 207
Chicago, Ill.
Brother Rice High School
2009:
Earned starting punter role in fall camp • punted in the first two games of the
season, before being diagnosed with mononucleosis, which held him out for the remainder of the season and resulted in a red-shirt year • averaged 44.6 yards per
punt on nine kicks in two games • two of his nine punts went for 50 yards or more
• three of his nine punts pinned Minnesota’s opponent inside its own 20-yard line.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Earned first-team all-state honors for the Brother Rice High School Crusaders in
2008 • named All-Catholic League as a senior • two-time all-area selection (2007,
2008) • three-year starter at punter for Brother Rice • averaged 39.3 yards per
punt with a net average of 38.9 • had 13 of his 29 punts (44.8 percent) downed
inside the 20-yard line • nine punts (31 percent) were downed inside the 10-yard
line • coached by Steve Nye.
PERSONAL:
Born March 28, 1991 • son of Laura and Dan Orseske.
ORSESKE’S CAREER STATISTICS
Punting
Year
No.
Yds.
Avg.
2009
9
401
44.6
Totals
9
401
44.6
Long
53
53
FC
2
2
I20
3
3
TB
1
1
Ryan Orton
78 | offensive line
junior (RS) | 6.4 | 291
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Eden Prairie High School
CAREER NOTES:
Has appeared in 19 games during his Gopher career • has made seven starts in
his first two seasons on the field, six at left guard and one at right guard.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Made first appearance of the season in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal on 9/19 • appeared in the 35-24 win at Northwestern on 9/26 while the offense totaled 166
yards rushing and 352 yards of total offense • appeared in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin on 10/3 as the offense gained 15 first downs, 271 yards passing and 328
total yards • saw action in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State on 10/24 • started
at guard in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State on 11/14 • earned second varsity letter • member of the Big Ten All-Academic Team.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Up-and-coming young offensive lineman who appeared in all 13 games • made
six starts at left guard • drew a start in his first collegiate game vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) • came off the bench for the next six games • returned to the starting
lineup at Purdue (10/25) and started the final five games of the regular season •
helped the Gopher offense average 322.9 yards and 23.2 points per game • part
of an offense that generated 2,848 passing yards, the fifth-most in school history
• scholar-athlete award winner • earned first letter.
2007:
Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of Eden Prairie High School (Minn.) • high school coach was Mike
Grant • three-star recruit ranked as the 42nd-best offensive guard in the nation
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PERSONAL:
Son of Donald Ramler and Susan Orton • born Oct. 18, 1988 • mass communications major.
Player Profiles
Mike Rallis
Northwestern
Michigan
at Wisconsin
Iowa
vs. Kansas
Totals
26 | linebacker
sophomore (RS) | 6.2 | 222
Edina, Minn.
Edina High School
CAREER NOTES:
A consistent contributor in the secondary and on special teams through his first
two seasons • has seen action in 10 games during his Gopher career • suffered
a season-ending broken leg early in the third game of his sophomore season •
awarded a red-shirt for 2009 • moved to linebacker in 2010 spring practice •
came to Minnesota as a walk-on.
2009:
Saw action in three games, before suffering broken leg vs. No. 8 Cal on 9/19 •
recorded six tackles, including five solo stops • awarded a red-shirt after missing remainder of season following broken leg.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Earned a scholarship during training camp • appeared in all 13 games as a defensive back and on special teams • got his first collegiate start at the Insight
Bowl • totaled 20 tackles • scholar-athlete award winner • earned first letter.
Game-by-Game: Recorded a solo tackle in his first collegiate appearance in the
season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) • assisted on two tackles at Bowling
Green (9/6) • made an unassisted tackle against Montana State (9/13) • credited
with two total tackles vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20) • credited with a solo tackle at
Ohio State (9/27) • fought off a block an made a spectacular solo tackle on kickoff coverage vs. Indiana (10/4) • tallied two total stops at Illinois (10/11) •
recorded an unassisted tackle at Purdue (10/25) • saw playing time vs. Northwestern (11/1) and Michigan (11/8) but did not record any statistics • came off
the bench to have a big game at Wisconsin (11/15), finishing with a team- and
season-high eight tackles (six solo), including his first career tackle for loss • collected a solo tackle vs. Iowa (11/22) • started vs. Kansas (12/31), but did not
record any statistics.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped lead Edina High School to a 10-1 mark and a Classic Lake Conference title
as a senior in 2007 • earned all-conference, all-area and all-state honors following his senior season • named the MNpreps.com Offensive Player of the Year in
2007 • tallied more than 1,500 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns during his
senior campaign • coached by Kim Nelson.
0
0
6
1
0
14
0
0
2
0
0
6
0
0
8
1
0
20
0.0-0
0.0-0
1.0-1
0.0-0
0.0-0
1.0-1
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
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0
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0
0
0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Spencer Reeves
8 | linebacker
sophomore | 6.2 | 227
Dallas, Texas
Skyline High School
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Played in nine games, recording one tackle.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Graduated from Skyline High School • key member of a top-ranked defense that
allowed just 203.8 yards per game • helped lead Skyline to a 12-2 record and its
deepest run in the playoffs since 1972 as the Raiders reached the Class 5A Division Region Final • recorded an eye-popping 160 tackles as a senior • also blocked
3 punts, returning one for a touchdown • the Dallas Morning News 2007 Defensive Player of the Year • three-star prospect by both Rivals and Scout • tapped as
the No. 25 weakside linebacker in the country by Scout • Rivals ranks him as the
No. 59 overall prospect in Texas and the No. 35 outside linebacker in the nation •
rated as the No. 49 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com • played middle
linebacker in high school • one of four Skyline products to sign with the Gophers,
along with Keanon Cooper, Troy Stoudermire and Da’Jon McKnight • earned first
team Class 5A All-State honors from the Dallas Morning News and the Texas Sports
Writers Association • also named the Class 5A state defensive MVP by the TSWA
• selected honorable mention all-state by The Associated Press • collected 99
tackles and three interceptions as a junior in 2006 • earned first team All-District
11-5A honors • coached by Reginald Samples.
PERSONAL:
Born December 19, 1989 • son of Deidre Reeves • has not declared a major.
PERSONAL:
Born October 10, 1989 • son of Stewart and Monica Rallis • enrolled in the Carlson School of Management with a finance major.
RALLIS’ CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
2008
13/1
14
6
20
2009
3/0
5
1
6
Totals
16/1
19
7
26
RALLIS’ GAME DEFENSIVE
Tackles
Solo Tackles
Tackles for Loss
TFL INT PBU
1-1
0
0
0-0
0
0
1-1
0
0
FR
0
0
0
BESTS
8 at Wisconsin
6 at Wisconsin
1 at Wisconsin
RALLIS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Solo Asst Total
TFL Sacks
Northern Illinois
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Bowling Green
0 2
2 0.0-0 0.0-0
Montana State
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
Florida Atlantic
1 1
2 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Ohio State
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
Indiana
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Illinois
1 1
2 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Purdue
1 0
1 0.0-0 0.0-0
FF Sacks
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
11-15-2008
11-15-2008
11-15-2008
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
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Player Profiles
Nick Rengel
fullback
freshman (RS) | 6.3 | 225
Sartell, Minn.
Sartell High School
2009:
Redshirted
HIGH SCHOOL:
Graduate of Sartell High School (Minn.) • played all over the field for his high
school team • missed last four games of 2008 season with a knee injury • named
the No. 9 player in the State of Minnesota by Rivals.com • ranked as the No. 98 athlete in the nation by ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. • listed as a two-star athlete
prospect by Rivals • rated as the No. 152 defensive end in the nation by Scout.com
• earned a two-star prospect ranking from Scout • hauled in 17 receptions for
173 yards and one touchdown prior to the injury • tallied 25 total tackles, one
sack, two fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal in six games this past season • earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Associated Press •
helped lead the Sabres to a state semifinal berth in 2007 as a junior • made 51
receptions for 794 yards (15.5 yards per catch) with 10 TDs in 2007 • also rushed
for 183 yards on 22 carries as a junior • tallied 20 receptions for 262 yards and
one score as a sophomore • coached by John Ross.
PERSONAL:
Born May 10, 1990 • son of Debbie and Mitch Rengel • psychology major.
Kim Royston
3 | defensive back
senior (RS) | 5.11 | 190
Minneapolis, Minn.
Wisconsin/Cretin-Derham Hall
CAREER NOTES:
Transferred from Wisconsin prior to the 2008 season • sat out the 2008 season due
to NCAA transfer rules • tallied 86 tackles in first season as a Gopher in 2009 •
was a highly-touted member of the 2006 recruiting class • suffered a broken leg
late in 2010 spring practice.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Started every game in his first season of eligibility, after transferring from Wisconsin • finished the season with 86 total tackles, after making a game-high 15
stops during the Insight Bowl • his total number of tackles was third-best on the
team • his 53 solo stops were fourth on the team tallied 11 tackles against his
former Wisconsin teammates • finished the season with four double-digit tackle
performances • made at least two tackles in each game • earned first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Made first career start as a Golden Gopher in the season
opening 23-20 OT win over Syracuse on 9/5 • collected two tackles on 9/5 • started
in the 20-13 win over Air Force on 9/12 and finished with eight tackles, including
seven solo stops • finished with two tackles and one of the Gophers’ three pass
break-ups vs. No. 8 Cal on 9/19 • tallied three solo tackles and five total tackles
as well as Minnesota’s only interception of the game against Northwestern • the
INT vs. the Wildcats was the first of his Gopher career • in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin on 10/3, tallied 11 total tackles, including five solo stops • 11 stops against
Wisconsin were the second-best mark on the team • tallied two total tackles and
one pass break-up in the 35-20 win over Purdue • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn
State on 10/17 tallied 11 tackles, which was second best on the team • notched
five solo stops and 0.5 tackle for a loss against Penn State • in the 38-7 loss to
No. 18 Ohio State on 10/24 tallied five total tackles, including two solos, as well
as one pass break-up • in the 42-34 win over Michigan State on 10/31 tallied two
total tackles and one pass break-up • led the Gophers in tackles with nine solos
on his way to 11 total stops against Illinois on 11/7 • in the 16-13 win over South
Dakota State on 11/14, tied for the team lead with six total tackles, three of them
solo • in the 12-0 loss to Iowa on 11/21, finished with six total tackles, including
1.0 sack for a 16-yard loss • had a career-best 15 tackles, including a careerhigh 14 unassisted tackles, in the Insight Bowl loss to Iowa State on 12/31 • also
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forced a fumble vs. the Cyclones.
2008:
Practiced with team but could not compete due to NCAA transfer regulations •
named outstanding defensive scout team player
2006-07 • WISCONSIN:
2007 (Sophomore): Played in 12 of 13 games, missing Oct. 6 date vs. Illinois due
to injury • saw action as extra defensive back in passing situations and on special
teams • tallied 14 total tackles and forced one fumble • recorded a season-high four
tackles vs. Penn State on Oct. 13 • 2006 (Freshman): Played in 12 games on special teams and saw limited action in defensive secondary • first career interception
came against Minnesota on Oct. 14 • recorded season-high four tackles vs. Western Illinois on Sept. 9.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at local power Cretin-Derham Hall • named all-region by PrepStar • firstteam all-state selection as a senior • three-tiem all-conference selection • played
defensive back and wide receiver • registered 71 tackles and four interceptions as
a senior • hauled in 41 receptions and scored 15 touchdowns in 2005 • tallied 60
tackles and picked off three passes in 2004 as a junior in his first season as a defensive back • also lettered in basketball and track and field • helped Cretin-Derham Hall to a 10-3 mark as senior and a berth in the Minnesota Class 5A state title
game • helped lead CDH to a 9-4 mark as a junior • was ranked as the No. 5 player
in the state of Minnesota coming out of St. Paul’s Cretin-Derham Hall • played in 24
games during two seasons at Wisconsin • was ranked among the top 45 players in
the Midwest by SuperPrep after his high school career • rated as one of the top 45
cornerbacks in the nation by scout.com and rivals.com coming out of high school •
coached by Mike Scanlan.
PERSONAL:
Born June 23, 1987 • son of Chris and Ladonna Royston • father played football at
North Dakota State • communications studies major.
ROYSTON’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
TFL
2009
13/13
53
33
86 1.5-17
Totals 13/13
53
33
86 1.5-17
INT PBU
1
6
1
6
FR
0
0
ROYSTON’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
15 vs. Iowa State
Solo Tackles
13 vs. Iowa State
Tackles For Loss
1 at Iowa
Sacks
1 at Iowa
Interceptions
1 at Northwestern
Forced Fumbles
1 vs. Iowa State
ROYSTON’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Solo Asst Total
TFL Sacks
at Syracuse
0 2
2 0.0-0 0.0-0
Air Force
7 1
8 0.0-0 0.0-0
California
1 1
2 1.0-4 0.0-0
at Northwestern
3 2
5 0.0-0 0.0-0
Wisconsin
5 6 11 0.0-0 0.0-0
Purdue
1 1
2 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Penn State
5 6 11 0.5-1 0.0-0
at Ohio State
2 3
5 0.0-0 0.0-0
Michigan State
1 1
2 0.0-0 0.0-0
South Dakota State
3 3
6 0.0-0 0.0-0
at Iowa
3 3
6 1.0-16 1.0-16
vs. Iowa State
13 2 15 0.0-0 0.0-0
Totals
53 33 86 1.5-17 1.0-16
FF Sacks
1
0-0
1
0-0
12-31-2009
12-31-2009
11-21-2009
11-21-2009
9-26-2009
12-31-2009
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
INT PBU
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
1
1-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
1
0-0
0
0-0
1
0-0
1
0-0
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
1-0
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Shady Salamon
29 | defensive back
junior | 5.10 | 203
South St. Paul, Minn.
Cretin-Derham Hall
CAREER NOTES:
Started two games at running back during his freshman season • rushed 49 times
for 181 yards (4.0 avg) and three touchdowns in 2008 • played mostly on special
teams as a sophomore • moved to safety prior to the 2009 Insight Bowl and has
found a home in the defensive secondary.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
One of the Gophers best performers on special teams • tallied six total tackles on
the season • earned second varsity letter • recognized as a member of the Big Ten
All-Academic Team. Game-by-Game: Made first appearance of the season against
Air Force on 9/12 • in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal on 9/19, tallied one solo tackle
• appeared in the 35-24 win at Northwestern on 9/26, did not record any statistics • in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin on 10/3, recorded two solo tackles • in the
35-20 win over Purdue on 10/10, notched one tackle • appeared at Penn State
and Ohio State, but did not record any statistics • in the 42-34 win over Michigan
State on 10/31, finished with one tackle • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois on 11/7, finished with one tackle • appeared in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State on
11/14, the 12-0 loss to Iowa on 11/21 and the 14-13 Insight Bowl loss to Iowa
State, but did not record any statistics.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Appeared in 12 of 13 games with two starts • ranked third on the team in rushing with 181 yards on 49 carries and three touchdowns • also had nine receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown. Game-by-Game: Saw his first collegiate action
off the bench at Bowling Green (9/6) • totaled 64 yards on 12 carries vs. the Falcons • gained 19 yards on his first collegiate rush and also scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 5-yard run at Bowling Green • made his first collegiate start
against Montana State (9/13), finishing the game with eight yards on three attempts • also snared a 13-yard reception vs. the Bobcats • came off the bench
to rush for 50 yards on seven carries, including a 3-yard touchdown run, against
Florida Atlantic (9/20) • had two carries for four yards in a reserve role at Ohio
State (9/27) • rushed four times for 10 yards, with a 1-yard touchdown plunge, vs.
Indiana (10/4) • came off the bench at Illinois (10/11), but did not record any statistics • rushed two times for five yards and had an 8-yard reception at Purdue
(10/25) • hauled in a 6-yard reception vs. Northwestern (11/1) • totaled six yard
on two carries and had a 9-yard reception against Michigan (11/8) • had a strong
game off the bench at Wisconsin (11/15), totaling 69 all-purpose yards (29 rushing/40 receiving), hauling his first career touchdown pass and scoring on a 2point conversion run • made second career start vs. Iowa (11/22), recording two
carries and an 11-yard reception • tallied six carries for seven yards and one reception for four yards vs. Kansas (12/31).
HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended local power Cretin-Derham Hall, where he was a two-way starter for the
Raiders • helped lead CDH to a 13-1 record and a berth in the Minnesota Section
4 Class 5A championship game as a senior in 2007 • averaged 8.8 yards per carry,
totaling 774 yards on 88 carries • scored 19 total touchdowns (15 rushing and four
receiving) • also had 33 receptions for 522 yards • listed as Special Mention on
the 2007 Associated Press All-State Team • earned All-Metro honors from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune • named to KARE-11 Preseason All-Metro Team in 2007 •
also helped lead CDH to a 10-1 mark, and a runner-up finish in the Minnesota
Section 4 Class 5A playoffs as a junior • rushed for 834 yards on 114 attempts for
an average of 7.3 yards per carry in 2006 • scored 19 touchdowns (16 rushing,
three receiving) • also had 28 receptions for 288 yards that season • earned honorable mention all-state honors from the AP • coached by Mike Scanlan.
Player Profiles
SALAMON’S CAREER
Rushing
Year
G/GS Att.
12/2
49
2008
Totals 12/2
49
STATISTICS
Receiving
Yds. Avg. TD Long Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long
181 4.0 3 19
9 91 10.1 1 15
181 4.0 3 19
9 91 10.1 1 15
SALAMON’S GAME OFFENSIVE BESTS
Rushes
12 at Bowling Green
Rushing Yards
64 at Bowling Green
1 three times, last vs. Indiana
Rushing TDs
Long Rush
19 at Bowling Green
Receptions
3 at Wisconsin
40 at Wisconsin
Receiving Yards
Long Reception
15 at Wisconsin
Receiving TDs
1 at Wisconsin
SALAMON’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Rushing
Rush Yds TD Long
did not play
Northern Illinois
at Bowling Green
12
64
1
19
Montana State
3
8
0
4
7
50
1
13
Florida Atlantic
at Ohio State
2
4
0
2
Indiana
4
10
1
5
at Illinois
0
0
0
0
at Purdue
2
5
0
3
Northwestern
0
0
0
0
Michigan
2
6
0
4
at Wisconsin
9
29
0
13
Iowa
2
-2
0
1
vs. Kansas
6
7
0
5
Totals
49 181
3
19
Rec
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
1
9
9-6-2008
9-6-2008
10-4-2008
9-6-2008
11-15-2008
11-15-2008
11-15-2008
11-15-2008
Receiving
Yds TD Long
0
13
0
0
0
0
8
6
9
40
11
4
91
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
13
0
0
0
0
8
6
9
15
11
4
15
Willie Schneider
37 | fullback
freshman (RS) | 5.11 | 216
St. Paul, Minn.
Cretin-Derham Hall High School
2009:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Two-way starter for the Raiders (tight end/linebacker) • helped lead Cretin-Derham Hall to a 25-2 record over his last two seasons on the team • also helped lead
Raiders to a Class 5A state semifinal berth in 2008 and a runner-up finish in 2007
• served as team captain as a senior • recorded 72 tackles, three tackles for loss
and three forced fumbles as a senior • also tallied seven receptions and three
touchdowns this past season • notched eight receptions and three scores as a
junior • coached by Mike Scanlan.
PERSONAL:
Son of Bill and Nancy Schneider •born June 19, 1991 • economics major.
PERSONAL:
Shady Salamon was born Feb. 20, 1990 • son of Robin Salamon • kinesiology
major.
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Player Profiles
David Schwerman
David Stommes
junior (RS) | 6.0 | 193
Kettle Moraine, Wis.
Kettle Moraine High School
freshman (RS) | 6.6 | 210
Eden Valley, Minn.
Eden Valley-Watkins High School
67 | defensive line
43 | kicker
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see any game action.
2009:
Red-shirted.
2008:
Walk-on redshirted the 2008 season • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Former standout student-athlete at Eden Valley-Watkins High School.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Kettle Moraine (Wis.) High School • two-time All-Classic 8 Conference
performer • also a two-time all-area selection • named all-state following his
senior season in 2007 • helped lead Kettle Moraine to the Wisconsin State Playoffs in 2004 and 2007 • earned four letters • holds his school’s record for most
points in a career • coached by Mike Fink.
PERSONAL:
Son of Janice Stommes • brother of former Gopher lineman Matt Stommes.
PERSONAL:
Born April 15, 1990 • parents are Jack and Linda Schwerman • enrolled in Carlson School of Management with a major in finance • sister Kelly played basketball for Marquette.
Brent Singleton
44 | linebacker
freshman (RS) | 6.1 | 213
Plantation, Fla.
American Heritage High School
2009:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Earned third-team all-county as a sophomore, second-team as a junior and firstteam as a senior at American Heritage High School • helped lead the Patriots to a
19-4 mark in 2007 and 2008 • played in the 2008 NIKE South Florida All-Star Game
• named the No. 58 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com • ranked as the
No. 59 outside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. • Scout.com
rates him as the No. 92 safety in the country • earned three-star prospect rankings from Rivals and Scout • named his team’s Defensive Player of the Year last
season • recorded 56 total tackles, with 3.5 sacks and one fumble recovery in 2008
• toted the ball 84 times for 475 yards and seven scores last season • coached by
Byron Walker.
PERSONAL:
Born March 20, 1991 • son of Eddie and Beverly Singleton.
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Troy Stoudermire
11 | wide receiver
junior | 5.10 | 183
Dallas, Texas
Skyline High School
CAREER NOTES:
Dangerous return man racked up more than 1,000 return yards for two straight
seasons and has also proven to be a threat in the passing game as well.
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Hauled in 26 passes for 306 yards and two touchdowns, which ranked third on
the team in receptions and fourth in receiving yards • ranked 53rd in the nation
at 24.6 yards per kickoff return • his 1,376 all-purpose yards in 2009 led the team
• earned second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Made his second career start in
the season-opening 23-20 OT win at Syracuse (9/5) • caught four passes for 22
yards, including the Golden Gophers only receiving touchdown, at Syracuse • in the
20-13 win over Air Force (9/12), caught three passes for 34 yards, including a long
of 19 yards • also returned two kick-offs for 62 yards vs. the Falcons • in the 3521 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19), caught three passes for 19 yards and returned three
kicks for 29 yards • in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26), returned four kickoffs for 111 yards including a game-long 37-yarder • in 31-28 loss to Wisconsin
(10/3), caught three passes for 46 yards • also against Wisconsin, returned four
kickoffs for a game-high 138 yards, including a long of 41 yards • in the 35-20
win over Purdue (10/10) returned three kickoffs for 86 yards, including a long g 44
yards • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17) returned three kicks for 45
yards and caught one pass for five yards • in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State
(10/24), caught a team-high four passes for 47 yards including the Gophers’ only
touchdown • in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31), caught one pass for
a career-long 48 yards and returned six kickoffs for 192 total yards including a career long 71-yarder • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), returned five kickoffs for
120 yards with a long of 33 yards • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State
(11/14) caught two passes for 30 yards, including a team-long of 18 yards • in
the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21) caught two passes for 22 yards and returned two
kickoffs 38 yards • caught three passes for 33 yards at the Insight Bowl.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Exciting player saw action in all three phases of the game • worked primarily as
a receiver during conference play after opening the year at cornerback • finished
the season as the Big Ten’s No. 1 kickoff returner • ranked No. 26 in the nation in
kickoff return yards • set single-season school kickoff return records for both returns (42) and yards (1,083) • appeared in all 13 games on special teams, with
one start on offense • had one tackle on defense to go with three receptions for 13
yards and five rushes for 19 yards on offense • averaged 25.8 yards on 42 kickoff returns to tie for the eighth-best average in Minnesota history • had seven kick
returns of 35 yards or more, with a long of 60. Game-by-Game: had two kickoff returns for 74 yards, including a 39-yarder, in his first collegiate appearance vs.
Northern Illinois (8/30) • had a 48-yard kickoff return at Bowling Green (9/6) • had
four returns for 103 yards, with a 46-yarder, vs. Montana State (9/13) • had a 26yard kickoff return vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20) • returned two kickoffs for 41 yards,
with a long of 24, at Ohio State (9/27) • made his first appearance on the offensive side of the ball vs. Indiana (10/4), hauling in two receptions for 13 yards to
go with a 3-yard rush and a 21-yard kickoff return • collected his first career
tackle and had a 1-yard rush at Illinois (10/11) • did not record any offensive statistics but did have a 15-yard kickoff return at Purdue (10/25) • averaged 17.7
yards on three kickoff returns vs. Northwestern (11/1) • hauled in a pass for no
gain and had a 2-yard rush to go along with a season-high six kickoff returns for
128 yards (21.3 avg.) against Michigan (11/8) • made his first career start on offense and totaled 63 yards on four kickoff returns, including a 40-yarder, at Wisconsin (11/15) • had a 58-yard kickoff return and tied the school record with nine
kickoff returns for a Minnesota single-game record of 283 yards against Iowa
(11/22) • also had a 9-yard rush vs. the Hawkeyes • returned six kicks for 174
yards, including a 60-yarder vs. Kansas (12/31) • also recorded a six-yard run.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Skyline High School • helped lead Skyline to a 12-2 record and its deepest run in the playoffs since 1972 as the Raiders reached the Class 5A Division Re-
Player Profiles
gion Final • rushed for 1,153 yards in 150 carries (7.7 ypc) with 10 touchdowns
as a senior in 2007 • also had 19 receptions for 268 yards and three touchdowns
and passed for 514 yards and a four scores • return three punts for touchdowns
• attended Seagoville High School as a junior in 2006 • led the Dallas Metroplex
area in rushing among 4A schools with 2,135 yards on 304 carries • scored 26
touchdowns • also passed for 590 yards with three TDs • named the Class 4A Region II as well as the District 14-4A MVP • earned second team all-area honors
from the Dallas Morning News • coached by Reginald Samples at Skyline and Clint
Roddy at Seagoville.
PERSONAL:
Troy Stoudermire was born July 1, 1990 • son of Keana Ervin and Troy Stoudermire, Sr. • youth studies major.
STOUDERMIRE’S CAREER STATISTICS
Rushing
Receiving
Year
G/GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD Long Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long
13/1
5
19 3.8 0
9
3 13 4.3 0 11
2008
2009
13/9
6
13 2.2 0
9
26 306 11.8 2 48
Totals 26/10
11
32 2.9 0
9
29 319 11.0 2 48
KICKOFF RETURNS
Year
G
13
2008
2009
13
Totals
26
KR
42
43
85
Yds.
1,083
1,057
2,140
Avg.
25.8
24.6
25.2
TD
0
0
0
STOUDERMIRE’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Receptions
4 at Ohio State
4 at Syracuse
Receiving Yards
48 vs. Michigan State
Receiving Touchdowns
1 at Syracuse
1 at Ohio State
STOUDERMIRE’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Rushing
Rush Yds TD Long
at Syracuse
2
3
0
9
Air Force
0
0
0
0
California
0
0
0
0
at Northwestern
0
0
0
0
Wisconsin
0
0
0
0
Purdue
1
3
0
3
at Penn State
0
0
0
0
at Ohio State
2
6
0
4
Michigan State
0
0
0
0
Illinois
0
0
0
0
South Dakota State
0
0
0
0
at Iowa
0
0
0
0
vs. Iowa State
1
1
0
1
Totals
6
13
0
9
Long
60
71
71
10-24-2009
9-5-2009
10-31-2009
9-5-2009
10-24-2009
Rec
4
3
3
0
3
0
1
4
1
0
2
2
3
26
Receiving
Yds TD Long
22
1
9
34
0 19
19
0 13
0
0
0
46
0 17
0
0
0
5
0
5
47
1 16
48
0 48
0
0
0
30
0 18
22
0 14
33
0 17
306
2 48
Rec
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
Receiving
Yds TD Long
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0 11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0 11
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Northern Illinois
at Bowling Green
Montana State
Florida Atlantic
at Ohio State
Indiana
at Illinois
at Purdue
Northwestern
Michigan
at Wisconsin
Iowa
vs. Kansas
Totals
Rush
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
6
Rushing
Yds TD Long
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
7
0
7
6
0
6
13
0
9
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Player Profiles
Patrick Sveum
50 | linebacker
junior | 6.1 | 213
Rochester, Minn.
Century High School
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Did not see action.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see action as a member of the squad • scholar-athlete award winner.
2007:
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Three-time letterwinner for Century High School • helped lead Century to a 7-2
record and a Big 9 Conference championship as a senior • played for head coach
Jon Vik • also earned three letters in track and field • earned an honors diploma,
was a scholar-athlete award winner and an honor roll student.
PERSONAL:
Born Feb. 18, 1988 • son of Peg and Randy Sveum • lists his greatest sports thrill
as returning a fumble 78 yards for a TD vs. cross-town rival Rochester Mayo during his senior year • civil engineering major.
Kyle Theret
27 | safety
senior | 5.10 | 190
Murrieta, Calif.
J.K. Mullen High School (Colo.)
CAREER NOTES:
Consistent performing safety has been the veteran of the defensive backfield for
the past two seasons • has appeared in all 38 games of his Gopher career, including 32 starts • has a nose for the football, with nine career interceptions,
which ranks No. 6 in school history.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Leader in the defensive backfield has started every game for the last two seasons
• ranked fifth on the team with 73 total tackles • recorded seven or more tackles in six games, including a season-high nine against Air Force in the first game
at TCF Bank Stadium • tallied two interceptions at the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State
• earned third varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Finished with seven tackles in 2320 OT win at Syracuse (9/5) • five solo tackles vs. the Orange • also tallied one
pass break-up and one half tackle for a loss at Syracuse • recorded nine tackles,
including four solos, in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12) • finished with the
Golden Gophers’ second-best mark with seven tackles, including five solo, in the
35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19) • tallied three total tackles in the 35-24 win at
Northwestern (9/26) • in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3), registered three solo
and seven total tackles • in the 35-20 win over Purdue (10/10) recorded six tackles, including four solo stops, and two pass break-ups • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14
Penn State (10/17) tallied a game-high six solo tackles • in the 38-7 loss to No.
18 Ohio State (10/24) finished with five total tackles and his first interception of
the season • in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31) tallied four tackles, all
solo • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), finished with seven tackles including five
solo and 0.5 tackles for a loss • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14),
finished with two solo and three total tackles • in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21),
recorded two tackles and a pass break-up • was a standout defender at the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State (12/31) • recorded seven tackles, a tackle for loss and
two interceptions vs. the Cyclones.
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Started all 13 games and was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the
league’s coaches • tied for 10th in the Big Ten in interceptions with three • ranked
second on the team in total tackles with 78 and tops on the squad in solo stops
38 | Minnesota Football
with 59 • also had eight pass breakups for 11 total passes defended • led the Gophers in tackles in three games • scholar-athlete award winner • earned Academic All-Big Ten honors • earned second letter. Game-by-Game: finished with
five total tackles (four solo) and assisted on a tackle for loss in the season opener
vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) • totaled five stops (four solo) and had a breakup at
Bowling Green (9/6) • returned his first interception of the season 24 yards, made
five unassisted tackles and notched a breakup against Montana State (9/13) •
credited with five solo tackles and a 41-yard interception return vs. Florida Atlantic
• totaled four tackles, including a tackle for loss, at Ohio State (9/27) • credited
with three total tackles and a pass breakup vs. Indiana (10/4) • led the Gophers
with a career-high 12 total tackles, including eight solo stops, at Illinois (10/11)
• had a big game at Purdue (10/25), leading the team with a career-high nine solo
stops, recording an interception and notching a pass breakup • had five tackles
and assisted on a tackle for loss vs. Northwestern (11/1) • collected six total tackles and broke up a career- best two passes vs. Michigan (11/8) • registered five
tackles (four solo), two fumble recoveries and a pass breakup at Wisconsin (11/15)
• shared the team lead for tackles with 10 and notched a pass breakup vs. Iowa
(11/22) • recorded five solo tackles vs. Kansas (12/31).
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Appeared in all 12 games with six starts • made four starts at safety and two at
cornerback • finished ninth on the team in total tackles with 39 • led the Gophers
in interceptions with three • also had 2.5 tackles for losses, two pass break-ups
and one fumble recovery • earned the Outstanding First Year Defensive Player
Award • earned first letter • scholar-athlete award winner • Game-by-Game: had
one solo tackle and a pass break-up in the season-opener vs. Bowling Green (9/1)
• made two total tackles, including one for a four-yard loss, in his first career start
vs. Miami (Ohio) (9/8) • had two assisted tackles at Florida Atlantic (9/15) •
recorded one assisted stop and returned his first career interception 28 yards
against Purdue (9/22) • registered one solo tackle vs. Ohio State (9/29) • collected
three total tackles and returned an interception 34 yards at Indiana (10/6) • collected a tackles (three solo) at Northwestern • finished with four tackles, including a tackle for loss, vs. North Dakota State (10/20) • had three tackles and a
fumble recovery at Michigan (10/27) • totaled six stops and a pass break-up vs.
Illinois (11/3) • credited for a season-high eight total tackles (five solo) at Iowa
(11/10) • made three solo stops and had a 10-yard interception return in the season finale vs. Wisconsin (11/17).
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of J.K. Mullen High School (Colo.) • high school coach was Dave
Logan • recorded 144 tackles with seven sacks and one interception, which was
returned for a score, in 14 games his senior season • posted 76 tackles, nine sacks,
two interceptions and scored a touchdown on a kickoff return his junior year • was
a 2005 All-Centennial League choice.
PERSONAL:
Son of Michael and Carolyn Theret • born Sept. 27, 1989 • communication studies major.
THERET’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
TFL INT PBU
2007
12/6
24
15
39
2-5
3
2
2008
13/13
59
19
78 2.5-4
3
8
2009
13/13
50
23
73 2.0-7
3
4
Totals 38/32 133
57 190 6.5-16
9 14
THERET’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
12 at Illinois
Solo Tackles
8 at Illinois
Interceptions
2 vs. Iowa State
Pass Breakups
2 vs. Michigan
2 vs. Purdue
Fumble Recoveries
2 at Wisconsin
FR
1
2
0
3
FF Sacks
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
10-11-2008
10-11-2008
12-31-2009
11-8-2008
10-10-2009
11-15-2008
Player Profiles
THERET’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Solo Asst Total
TFL
at Syracuse
5 2
7 0.5-0
4 5
9 0.0-0
Air Force
California
5 2
7 0.0-0
at Northwestern
2 1
3 0.0-0
3 4
7 0.0-0
Wisconsin
Purdue
4 2
6 0.0-0
at Penn State
6 0
6 0.0-0
3 2
5 0.0-0
at Ohio State
Michigan State
4 0
4 0.0-0
Illinois
5 2
7 0.5-1
2 1
3 0.0-0
South Dakota State
at Iowa
1 1
2 0.0-0
vs. Iowa State
6 1
7 1.0-6
50 23 73 2.0-7
Totals
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Solo Asst Total
Northern Illinois
4 1
5
at Bowling Green
4 1
5
5 0
5
Montana State
Florida Atlantic
4 0
4
at Ohio State
2 2
4
Indiana
2 1
3
at Illinois
8 4 12
at Purdue
9 0
9
Northwestern
3 2
5
Michigan
3 3
6
at Wisconsin
4 1
5
Iowa
6 4 10
vs. Kansas
5 0
5
Totals
59 19 78
GAME-BY-GAME 2007
Solo Asst Total
Bowling Green
1 0
1
Miami (Ohio)
1 1
2
at Florida Atlantic
0 2
2
Purdue
0 1
1
Ohio State
1 0
1
at Indiana
2 1
3
at Northwestern
3 2
5
North Dakota State
3 1
4
at Michigan
2 1
3
Illinois
3 3
6
at Iowa
5 3
8
Wisconsin
3 0
3
Totals
24 15 39
Sacks
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0.0-0
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
TFL Sacks
0.5-1 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
1.0-1 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
0.5-1 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
0.5-1 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
2.5-4 0.0-0
FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FR INT PBU
0-0 0-0
0
0-0 0-0
1
0-0 1-24
1
0-0 1-41
0
0-0 0-0
0
0-0 0-0
1
0-0 0-0
0
0-0 1-0
1
0-0 0-0
0
0-0 0-0
2
2-0 0-0
1
0-0 0-0
1
0-0 0-0
0
2-0 3-65
8
TFL
0-0
1-4
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
2-5
INT PBU
0 1
0 0
0 0
1 0
0 0
1 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 1
0 0
1 0
3 2
FR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
INT PBU
0-0
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
2
0-0
0
1-5
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
2-0
0
3-5
4
FF SACK
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
0 0-0
Gary Tinsley
51 | linebacker
junior | 6.1 | 232
Jacksonville, Fla.
First Coast High School
2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Reserve linebacker saw his role increase throughout the season • closed the regular season with a breakout performance, leading the defense with 10 tackles at
Iowa • also notched the first sack of his career in the regular-season finale • first
career tackle came against Wisconisn • earned second varsity letter. Game-byGame: Appeared in each of the season’s first four games, but did not record any statistics • appeared in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3) and recorded first career
tackle, finishing with two on the day • appeared in the 35-20 win over Purdue
(10/10), but did not record any statistics • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State
(10/17), finished with two tackles • in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24),
notched two tackles • in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31), tallied one
tackle for a loss of one yard • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7), finished with one
tackle • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14), finished with two tackles • had a breakout game in the 12-0 loss to No. 15 Iowa (11/21), leading the team
with a career-high 10 tackles, including four solo • also recorded a sack and 1.5
tackles for loss vs. the Hawkeyes • recorded one solo stop vs. Iowa State at the Insight Bowl (12/31).
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Emerging young linebacker who played in seven games, mostly on special teams •
did not record any statistics • made his first collegiate appearance at Illinois
(10/11) • also saw action vs. Purdue (10/25), Northwestern (11/1), Michigan (11/8),
Wisconsin (11/15), Iowa (11/22) and Kansas (12/31) • earned first letter.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended First Coast High School, where he helped lead the Buccaneers to three
straight District 4-4A titles • headlined the No. 1 defense in Duval County as a senior in 2007, helping First Coast to an 11-3 record • collected 70 tackles, including
25 sacks • earned third team Florida Class 4A all-state honors from the Florida
Sports Writer’s Association and was a first team All-District 4-4A selection • also
earned all-conference and all-district honors • named MVP of the 2007 Florida Athletic Coaches Association North-South Football All-Star Classic, collecting five sacks
and leading the North team to a 25-7 victory • totaled 56 tackles, including 17
sacks, as a junior in 2006 • earned honorable mention All-District 4-4A and all-conference honors • coached by Marty Lee.
PERSONAL:
Born October 23, 1989 • son of Ronda and Gary Tinsley • business marketing education major.
TINSLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
2008
7/0
0
0
0
2009
13/0
9
12
21
Totals
20/0
9
12
21
TINSLEY’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
10 at Iowa
Solo Tackles
4 at Iowa
Sacks
1 at Iowa
TFL INT PBU
0-0
0
0
2.5-9
0
0
2.5-9
0
0
FR
0
0
0
FF Sacks
0
0-0
0 1.0-7
0 1.0-7
11-21-2009
11-21-2009
11-21-2009
39 | Minnesota Football
Player Profiles
Nathan Tow-Arnett
Adam Weber
sophomore (RS) | 6.0 | 203
Redwood Falls, Minn.
Redwood Falls High School
senior (RS) | 6.3 | 220
Shoreview, Minn.
Mounds View High School
40 | safety
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Did not see game action.
2008:
Redshirted as a member of the squad • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2001 high school graduate • was home schooled and played his prep football
at Redwood Falls (Minn.) High School.
PERSONAL:
Son of Duane Tow and Bette Jo Arnett • business marketing education major •
oldest member of the Golden Gopher football team • born July 25, 1982.
Kenny Watkins
28 | defensive back
freshman (RS) | 6.0 | 187
Detroit, Mich.
Brother Rice High School
HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped lead the Brother Rice Warriors to a 7-4 mark as a senior • tallied 62 tackles, including 50 solo stops, as a senior in 2008 • also tallied two interceptions,
a sack and a blocked field goal last season • earned all-area honors from the Observer & Eccentric newspapers • named honorable mention All-North by the Detroit Free Press • named all-conference • chosen for the Michigan Fab 50 • helped
lead Brother Rice to a state championship and a 12-1 record as a freshman in
2005 • Rivals listed him as the No. 16 player in the state of Michigan • named the
No. 42 safety in the nation by Rivals.com • ranked as the No. 75 safety in the
country by ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. • Scout.com rated him as the No. 110 cornerback in the country • earned a three-star prospect ranking from Rivals as a
safety • coached by Al Fracassa.
PERSONAL:
Born November 12, 1990 • son of Kenneth and Nina Watkins.
8 | quarterback
CAREER NOTES:
Made his 38th consecutive start at quarterback for the Gophers at the 2009 Insight
Bowl • has passed for more than 200 yards in 23 of 38 career starts, with at least
one touchdown pass in 28 of 38 games • already ranks No. 1 all-time at Minnesota
in career pass completions, career passing attempts and career passing yards •
needs just 1,762 passing yards to become the fifth player in Big Ten history to pass
for more than 10,000 career yards.
2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Passed for a career-high 416 yards against Michigan State to eclipse Bryan Cupito
as the Minnesota career record-holder for passing yards • has thrown for 8,238
yards in his tenure and for more than 2,000 yards in each season • also tied a career-high with five touchdowns against Michigan State • threw his 1,000th pass
and tallied his 600th completion vs. Wisconsin • passed for more than 200 yards
in each of the Gophers’ first three games and seven times on the season • earned
third varsity letter • honored with Big Ten All-Academic Team recognition. Game-byGame: In the season opening 23-20 OT win at Syracuse (9/5), racked up 248 yards
on 19-of-42 passing with one touchdown and one interception • completed passes
to five different receivers against the Orange • in the 14-play,79-yard drive for the
game tying field goal at Syracuse late the fourth quarter, was 7-of-11 for 77 yards
• in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12), completed 20-of-29 passes for 219 yards
and no interceptions • in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19), finished 21-for-32
passing for 226 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions • threw both
of his touchdown passes vs. Cal to Eric Decker, including his longest pass of the day,
a 26-yarder up the sideline on the first play of the second quarter • in the 35-24 win
at Northwestern (9/26), completed 15-of-26 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns, each to Decker • also threw a game-long pass of 27 yards to Brandon Green
against the Wildcats • in the 31-28 loss to Wisconsin (10/3), threw for 271 yards
on 16-of-30 passing with one touchdown and one interception • 271 yards against
Wisconsin stands as the ninth-best day passing in his career • in the 35-20 win over
Purdue went 5-of-9 passing for 74 yards while also rushing nine times for 16 yards
and a touchdown • in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17) threw for 101 yards
on 10-of-22 passing with one interception while also rushing for 10 yards on four
carries • in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) went 10-of-23 passing for 112
yards • named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after he had the best game of
his career in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31) with a career-high 416
yards on 19-of-31 passing and five touchdowns • against Michigan State, he passed
Bryan Cupito as the Minnesota record holder for career passing yards, breaking Cupito’s three-year-old mark of 7,446 • in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7) threw for 221
yards on 14-of-30 passing with one touchdown while completing passes to seven
different receivers • in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14) completed 10of-21 passes for 94 yards • in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21), passed for 153 yards
• passed for 261 yards and one touchdown, with one interception, on 18-of-32 accuracy vs. Iowa State at the Insight Bowl (12/31).
2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Earned second team All-Big Ten honors from the league’s coaches and honorable
mention accolades from the media • also an Academic All-Big Ten selection• started
all 13 games, passing for more than 200 yards in 8 of 13 games and tossing at
least one touchdown in 10 of 13 games • was one of the nation’s most efficient
quarterbacks in 2008 with just eight interceptions on 410 pass attempts • recorded
a passer rating of 126.9, good for fifth in the Big Ten and 57th in the nation • connected on 255 of his 410 passing attempts for 2,761 yards and a completion percentage of 62.2 percent • completion percentage led the Big Ten • tossed 15
touchdown passes • opened the season with 95 straight pass attempts without an
interception before throwing his first pick of the year during the second quarter vs.
Florida Atlantic in game four • ranked second in the conference in total passing
yards and fourth in passing yards per game (212.4) and passing touchdowns (15)
• ranked second in completion percentage (62.2), second in completions (255),
passing attempts (410), third in passing yards (2,761) and tied for eighth in passing touchdowns (15) in Minnesota’s single-season record book • has amassed 2,994
yards of total offense and ranked fourth in the Big Ten with an average of 230.3
40 | Minnesota Football
Player Profiles
yards per game • also rushed for four touchdowns on the season for 19 total scores
• scholar-athlete award winner • earned second letter. Game-by-Game: Compiled
320 yards of total offense in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30), connecting on 24 of 37 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns and adding 30 yards
on the ground on 12 carries • hit on three passes of more than 20 yards against the
Huskies, including a 53-yard TD to Jack Simmons, a 28-yard pass to Eric Decker and
a 23-yard hook-up with Nick Tow-Arnett • had a stellar outing at Bowling Green
(9/6), completing 84 percent of his passes to earn Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the
Week honors • completed 21 of 25 passes vs. the Falcons, including a school-record
14 in a row at one point, for 233 yards and three touchdowns • TD pass at Bowling
Green went for 34 yards to Duane Bennett, 28 yards to Eric Decker and eight yards
to Nick Tow-Arnett • also tallied his first rushing touchdown of the season at Bowling Green, scoring on a 3-yard run • totaled 201 yards and a touchdown on 15 for
24 passing vs. Montana State (9/13) • completed four passes over 20 yards against
the Bobcats (44, 41, 26, 23), all to Eric Decker • good on 19 of 24 passing attempts
for 235 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown toss to Eric Decker, against Florida Atlantic (9/20) • also rushed for a 43 yards on six carries (7.2 avg.) vs. the Owls, with
an 18-yard scamper • completed 23 of 36 passes for 187 yards with a 22-yard TD
strike to Da’Jon McKnight at Ohio State (9/27) • connected on 22 of 37 attempts for
274 yards vs. Indiana (10/4), with completions of 53, 40 and 23 yards • threw for
184 yards on 18 of 26 passing at Illinois (10/11), including a 25-yard TD to Eric
Decker • completed 21 of 34 passes for 212 yards, including a career-long 71-yard
hookup with Brandon Green and a 9-yard touchdown pass to Jack Simmons at Purdue (10/25) • also rushed for a season-high 60 yards on 13 carries, including a career-long 39-yard run and a 4-yard TD plunge, to account for 272 yards of total
offense vs. the Boilermakers • hit season highs in total offense (380) and passing
yards (327) and tied career highs for completions (31) and pass attempts (51) with
a 7-yard TD pass vs. Northwestern (11/1) • was on the run all day vs. Michigan
(11/8), completing 13 of 24 passes for just 105 yards and rushing 13 times for a net
of -3 yards • tossed three touchdowns and ran for a fourth while amassing 245
yards of total offense at Wisconsin (11/15) • completed 15 of 30 passes for 202
yards and equaled a season high with the three TD passes against the Badgers •
connected on 14 of 28 passing attempts for 127 yards vs. Iowa (11/22) • completed
19 of 34 pass attempts vs. Kansas (12/31) • threw for 176 yards and one touchdown
with no interceptions vs. the Jayhawks • led the team in rushing at the Insight Bowl,
going for 31 yards on 12 carries.
2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Earned third-team Freshman All-America and Freshman All-Big Ten honors from The
Sporting News • started all 12 games and was under center for 878 of the Gophers’ 887 offensive snaps during the season • completed 258 of 449 passes for
2,895 yards and 24 touchdowns • passed for at least one touchdown in 11 of 12
games • set school single-season records for pass completions, attempts, yards
and touchdown passes • averaged 241.2 passing yards per game to rank third in
the Big Ten and second in the nation among freshmen quarterbacks • also ranked
third in the Big Ten and second nationally among freshmen in passing touchdowns
• finished as Minnesota’s leading rusher with 617 yards on 146 attempts • scored
five rushing touchdowns to share the team lead • set school records for both total
offensive yards (3,512) and plays (595) • averaged 292.7 yards of total offense
per game to rank 20th in the country, third in the Big Ten and first among freshmen nationally • also finished among the national leaders in points responsible for
(14.83 per game), ranking 20th in the NCAA, second in the Big Ten and second
among all freshmen nationally • Academic All-Big Ten selection • scholar-athlete
award winner • earned first letter • Game-by-Game: completed 15-of-31 passes
for 188 yards and touchdowns of 13 and 4 yards and rushed 18 times for 72 yards
in his first career start against Bowling Green (9/1) • amassed 368 yards of total
offense vs. Miami (Ohio) (9/8), completing 26-of-40 passes for 271 yards and rushing for 97 yards on 16 carries • also produced five touchdowns against the Redhawks, rushing for an eight-yard score and throwing TDs of 59, 26, 25 and 5 yards
• completed 31-of-47 passes for 335 yards and four scores at Florida Atlantic
(9/15) • the four touchdown passes vs. Miami (Ohio) and Florida Atlantic are tied
for the fifth-most in school history • Connected on 23-of-44 passes for 237 yards
and a touchdown and gained 63 yards on 20 rushes with a two-yard TD vs. Purdue (9/22) • totaled 232 yards on 27-for-44 passing with one touchdown against
Ohio State (9/29) • completed 22-of-44 passes for 280 yards, including a 42-yard
connection with Eric Decker, at Indiana (10/6) • recorded the third-most prolific
total offense game in school history with 430 yards at Northwestern (10/13) • completed 25-for-38 pass attempts for 341 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for
89 yards and a score vs. the Wildcats • the five touchdown passess at Northwest-
ern are the second most in a game in Minnesota history • rushed for 44 yards and
passed for 162 yards and a touchdown against North Dakota State (10/20) • gained
29 yards on the ground and passed for 99 yards at Michigan (10/27) • completed
18-of-31 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown and scored on a season-long run
of 29 yards vs. Illinois (11/3) • totaled 190 yards and a touchdown on 24-for-41
passing and rushed 15 times for 87 yards at Iowa (11/10) • recorded the secondbest single-game total offense mark in school history with 439 yards in the season
finale vs. Wisconsin (11/17) • completed 21-of-37 passes for a season-high 352
yards, including a season-long 71-yard touchdown pass to Ralph Spry • rushed 15
times for 87 yards vs. the Badgers.
2006:
Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2006 graduate of Mounds View High School • high school coach was Jim Galvin
• three-time all-state performer and all-conference selection • was a 2005 Star
Tribune and KARE-11 All-Metro selection • named the conference Co-MVP his senior season • was a three-time Team MVP • ranked as the 14th-best dual-threat
quarterback in the nation by Rivals and the 32nd-best overall quarterback by Scout
• completed 137-of-250 passes for 1,913 yards and 14 touchdowns his senior campaign • closed his career completing 320 passes on 598 attempts for 4,771 yards
and 35 touchdowns • also rushed for 1,519 yards and 28 touchdowns during his career • four-time letterwinner in basketball and baseball and also lettered in track
and field • four-year Academic Award winner.
PERSONAL:
Son of Bob and Debbie Weber • father, Bob, was a four-year football letterman with
the Gophers (1974-77) • born August 3, 1987 • business marketing education
major.
WEBER’S GAME OFFENSIVE BESTS
Passing Yards
416 vs. Michigan State
10-31-2009
Pass Attempts
51 Two times - last vs. Northwestern 11-1-2008
Completions
31 Two times - last vs. Northwestern 11-1-2008
Passing Touchdowns
5 at Northwestern
10-13-2007
5 vs. Michigan State
10-31-2009
Long Pass
71 vs. Wisconsin
11-17-2007
Rushing Yards
97 vs. Miami (Ohio)
9-8-2007
Rushing Attempts
20 vs. Purdue
9-22-2007
Long Rush
39 at Purdue
10-26-2008
Total Offense
439 vs. Wisconsin
11-17-2007
WEBER’S CAREER STATISTICS
PASSING
Year
G/GS Comp.
Att.
2007
12/12
258
449
2008
13/13
255
410
2009
13/13
191
367
Totals
38/38
704
1226
RUSHING
Year
2007
2008
2009
Total
G/GS
12/12
13/13
13/13
38/38
Att.
146
127
73
346
Pct.
.575
.622
.520
.574
Yds.
617
233
-133
717
WEBER’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GAME-BY-GAME 2009
Passing
Comp Att Yds TD
at Syracuse
19 42 248 1
Air Force
20 29 219 0
California
21 32 226 2
at Northwestern
15 26 186 2
Wisconsin
16 30 271 1
Purdue
5
9
74 0
at Penn State
10 22 101 0
Yds.
2,895
2,761
2,582
8,238
Avg.
4.2
1.8
-1.8
2.1
Lg
53
26
26
27
40
47
42
TD
24
15
13
52
TD
5
4
1
10
Int.
19
8
15
42
Eff.
120.8
126.9
114.7
121.0
Long
29
39
10
39
Rushing
Att Yds Avg
3 -8 -2.7
2
2 1.0
4 -19 -4.7
5 -1 -0.2
5 -27 -5.2
9 16 1.8
4 10 2.5
TD Long
0
0
0
9
0
1
0
3
0
6
1
9
0
10
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at Ohio State
Michigan State
Illinois
South Dakota State
at Iowa
vs. Iowa State
Totals
10 23 112 0
19 31 416 5
14 30 221 1
10 21
94 0
14 40 153 0
18 32 261 1
191 367 2582 13
GAME-BY-GAME 2008
Passing
Comp Att Yds TD
Northern Illinois
24 37 298 2
21 25 233 3
at Bowling Green
Montana State
15 24 201 1
Florida Atlantic
19 24 235 1
23 36 187 1
at Ohio State
Indiana
22 37 274 0
at Illinois
18 26 184 1
21 34 212 1
at Purdue
Northwestern
31 51 327 1
Michigan
13 24 105 0
15 30 202 3
at Wisconsin
Iowa
14 28 127 0
vs. Kansas
19 34 174 1
Totals
255 410 2,761 15
GAME-BY-GAME 2007
Passing
Comp Att Yds TD
Bowling Green
15 31 188 2
Miami (Ohio)
26 40 271 5
at Florida Atlantic 31 47 335 4
Purdue
23 44 237 1
Ohio State
27 44 232 1
at Indiana
24 33 280 1
at Northwestern
25 38 341 5
North Dakota State 10 22 162 1
at Michigan
14 30
99 0
Illinois
18 31 208 1
at Iowa
24 41 190 1
Wisconsin
21 37 352 3
Total
258 449 2,895 24
19
62
26
18
24
41
62
5
4
8
11
9
4
73
-8
-5
-64
-12
-19
2
-133
-1.3
-1.2
-8.0
-1.0
-2.0
0.5
-1.8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
7
0
7
10
10
10
Lg
53
34
44
31
22
53
25
71
31
30
43
26
29
71
Att
12
11
8
6
6
6
6
13
16
13
11
5
12
127
Rushing
Yds Avg
30 2.5
13 1.2
13 1.6
43 7.2
-8 -1.2
-36 -6.0
-8 -1.2
60 4.6
53 3.3
-3 -0.1
43 3.9
2 0.2
31 2.6
233 1.8
TD Long
0
14
1
9
1
10
0
18
0
4
0
7
0
6
1
39
0
19
0
9
1
21
0
7
0
23
4
39
Lg
2
1
4
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
2
19
Rushing
Att Yds Avg
18 72 4.0
16 97 6.1
8 25 3.1
20 63 3.2
5 11 2.2
7
0 0.0
13 89 6.8
11 44 4.0
13 29 2.2
9 30 3.3
11 70 6.4
15 87 5.8
146 617 4.2
TD Long
0
22
1
17
0
10
1
19
0
9
1
7
1
28
0
14
0
14
1
29
0
19
0
19
5
29
D.L. Wilhite
95 | defensive end
sophomore (RS) | 6.4 | 235
Lexington, Ky.
Bryan Station High School
2009 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Earned Freshman All-Big Ten honors from The Sporting News and Second-Team
Freshman All-America honors from Phil Steele • three of his four tackles on the season were sacks • recovered two fumbles and forced one fumble • returned a fumble recovery for a score against South Dakota State, recording the Gophers’ only
touchdown of the contest • saw action in 11 games • earned first varsity letter •
member of the Big Ten All-Academic Team. Game-by-Game: In the season opening 23-20 OT win at Syracuse (9/5), finished with one of three Minnesota sacks •
appeared in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19), but did not record any statistics •
in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26), tallied two total tackles including a sack
for a seven-yard loss • the sack against the Wildcats came with less than two
minutes left in the game and iced Minnesota’s victory • saw action against to Wisconsin (10/3), Purdue (10/10), Penn State (10/17), Ohio State (10/24) and Michigan State (10/31), but did not record any statistics • in the 16-13 win over South
Dakota State (11/14), scored the Gophers only touchdown when he recovered a
fumble and returned it three yards to the end zone • appeared in the 12-0 loss to
Iowa (11/21), but did not record any statistics • tallied a sack for a loss of 10
yards at the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State (12/31).
2008:
Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended Bryan Station High School as a senior in 2007 • helped lead the Defenders to a berth in the 2007 Kentucky Class 5A state playoffs • named second
team all Fayette County at running back by the Lexington Herald-Leader • selected
to play in the Kentucky vs. Tennessee Border Bowl postseason all-star game •
started his prep career at Paris (Ky.) High School • rushed for 954 yards and 12
touchdowns as a junior • coached by Dr. Oliver Lucas at Bryan Station and Brian
Washington at Paris.
PERSONAL:
Born July 21, 1990 • son of Pamela and Donald Wilhite • history major.
WILHITE’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year
G/GS Solo Asst Total
TFL INT PBU
2009
11/0
3
1
4 3.0-26
0
0
Totals
11/0
3
1
4 3.0-26
0
0
WILHITE’S GAME DEFENSIVE BESTS
Tackles
2 at Northwestern
Solo Tackles
1 at Syracuse
1 at Northwestern
1 vs. Iowa State
Sacks
1 at Syracuse
1 at Northwestern
1 vs. Iowa State
Fumbles Forced
1 at Northwestern
Fumbles Recovered
1 at Northwestern
1 vs. South Dakota State
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2
2
FF Sacks
1 3.0-26
1 3.0-26
9-26-09
9-5-2009
9-26-09
12-31-09
9-5-2009
9-26-09
12-31-09
9-26-09
9-26-09
11-14-09
Jeff Wills
Ryan Wynn
senior | 6.7 | 363
Laurelton, N.Y.
Lackawanna College/Campus Magnet High School
junior | 6.5 | 293
Plymouth, Minn.
Maple Grove High School
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2009 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Joined Minnesota after a two-year stint at Lackawanna (Pa.) College • started
every game of his first season with the Gophers at right tackle • earned first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Earned the start at tackle in the season-opening 2320 OT win at Syracuse (9/5) • part of an offense that accumulated 16 first downs
and racked up 360 total yards of offense, including 112 on the ground and 248 in
the air • started at tackle in the 20-13 win over Air Force (9/12) • part of an offense that put up 327 total yards of offense, including 219 yards passing and 108
yards rushing • started at tackle in the 35-21 loss to No. 8 Cal (9/19) • started
at tackle in the 35-24 win at Northwestern (9/26) and paved the way for 166 yards
rushing and 352 yards of total offense • started at tackle in the 31-28 loss to
Wisconsin and led the offense to 15 first downs, 271 yards passing and 328 total
yards • started at tackle in the 35-20 win over Purdue (10/10) as the offense ran
up a season-high 207 yards rushing and four scores on the ground • started at
tackle in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17) • started at tackle in the 387 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24) • started at tackle in the 42-34 win over Michigan State (10/31) and helped pave the way for 505 total yards and six touchdowns
while protecting quarterback Adam Weber as he put up career-high numbers of 416
yards passing and five scores • started at tackle in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7)
as the Gopher offense • started at guard in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State
(11/14) • started at tackle in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21) • was in the starting
lineup for the 12/31 Insight Bowl loss to Iowa State.
JUNIOR COLLEGE:
Named first-team All-Northeast Conference as a sophomore at Lackawanna College • helped lead the Falcons to a No. 3 national ranking in rushing offense
last season • helped his junior college team to a 7-4 mark in 2008 • made an appearance in the North Star Bowl in Rochester, Minn., as Lackawanna lost a 19-13
decision to Rochester MCTC.
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2009 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Missed season with a back injury.
2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Started all 13 games in his first full year of duty • helped the Gopher offense average 322.9 yards and 23.2 points per game • part of an offense that generated
2,848 passing yards, the fifth-most in school history • scholar-athlete award winner • earned first letter.
2007:
Redshirted • selected to represent the Class of 2011 as a speaker at the New Student Convocation • scholar-athlete award winner.
HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2007 graduate of Maple Grove (Minn.) High School • high school coach was
Craig Hansen • ranked as the 13th-best player in Minnesota by Rivals • selected
to the SuperPrep Midwest Team as the 105th-best player • named to the PrepStar
Midwest Region Team • named to recruiting expert Tom Lemming’s All-Midwest
Team • was a 2006 first team Associated Press All-State selection • selected to
the Star Tribune All-Metro Team in 2006 • named to the 2006 Minnesota Vikings
All-State Team • honored as an All-Northwest Suburban Conference choice as a
junior • helped lead team to a 9-1 mark and a berth in the section playoffs in
2005 • also played basketball for the Crimson • played at Osseo (Minn.) High
School as a sophomore before transferring.
PERSONAL:
Son of Dennis and Nancy Wynn • born August 2, 1989 • an accomplished pianist
• biology major.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Graduate of Campus Magnet School in Brooklyn, N.Y. • also took part in basketball and threw the shot put and discus in high school.
PERSONAL:
Born December 19, 1988 • is the son of Judith and Michael Wills • attended same
junior college as current Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie •
business marketing education major.
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Newcomer Profiles
Tyrone Bouie
Lamonte Edwards
freshman | 6.0 | 170
Sanford, Fla.
Seminole High School
freshman | 6.2 | 215
Woodbury, Minn.
Woodbury High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 19 player in central Florida by the Orlando Sentinel • ranked as
the No. 39 cornerback in the nation, according to ESPN and Scouts, Inc. • earned
a three-star ranking from Rivals and a two-star rating from Scout• high tempo,
with an aggressive style of play • good vision and anticipation • breaks well on
the ball • solid on run support • good ability to be explosive at the point of contact, allowing him to separate receivers from the ball • a good blitzer off the edge
• has been clocked at 4.62 in the 40-yard dash • has a 28-inch vertical leap.
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 23 outside linebacker in the nation by national recruiting expert
Tom Lemming, although he projects as a running back at Minnesota • ranked as
the No. 88 running back in the nation, according to ESPN and Scouts, Inc. • rated
as the No. 72 outside linebacker in the nation by Scout • named the No. 63 player
in the Midwest by SuperPrep • earned a four-star ranking from Rivals and a threestar rating from Scout • big and powerful with deceptive speed • good vision and
follows his blockers well • shows quickness and slashing ability in the open field
• sure tackler on defense • versatile, hard-nosed football player • has been
clocked at 4.48 in the 40-yard dash.
defensive back
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Seminole High School • served as a team captain during his
senior season •helped lead his team to a 2008 state championship and a 9-3
record in 2009 • last year's team was 9-3 and advanced ot the second round of
the state playoffs • was invited to play in both the Central Florida All-Star Game
and the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Classic • ranked fourth on
the team with 60 total tackles last season • broke up 12 passes, tallied one interception, forced a fumble and notched one sack in 2009 • recorded 68 tackles,
eight tackles for loss, 15 pass breakups and three interceptions as a junior in
2008 • coached by Michael Cullison.
running back
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Woodbury High School • helped lead his team to a 6-4 record in
2009 • earned second-team all-state honors from the Associated Press in 2009
• rushed for 1,053 yards as a senior, despite playing in just seven games • scored
13 rushing touchdowns in 2009 • also played defensive back for the Royals,
recording 45 tackles and forcing four fumbles last season • tallied 159 yards
rushing and three scores on just 20 carries as a junior in 2008 • also tallied three
receptions and a TD during his junior season • tallied 29 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery during his junior season • coached by Beau LaBore.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Colorado State, Delaware, East Carolina,
Florida International, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State, New Mexico, Purdue, UAB
and Central Florida.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Iowa, UAB and Wisconsin.
PERSONAL:
Tyrone Bouie was born Sept. 25, 1990 • son of Stacy Paige.
PERSONAL:
Lamonte Edwards was born Sept. 9, 1991 • son of Nethdra Pugh and step-father
Sherwin Pugh.
Matt Eggen
offensive line
freshman | 6.5 | 290
LaCrosse, Wis.
Logan High School
OVERVIEW:
anked as the No. 12 player in Wisconsin by Rivals.com • rated as the No. 73 offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • Scout.com lists him as the
No. 92 offensive tackle in the nation • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals
and a two-star rating from Scout • listed as the No. 129 player in the Midwest by
SuperPrep • solid two-way lineman in high school projects as an offensive tackle
in the collegiate game • above average as an athlete • does a nice job getting to
the second level and blocking linebackers • very good in pass protection • defensively is a solid run-stopper between the tackles.
Zac Epping
offensive line
freshman | 6.2 | 274
Kenosha, Wis.
Tremper High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 13 player in Wisconsin by Rivals.com • rated as the No. 122 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • Scout.com lists him as the
No. 118 defensive tackle in the nation • SuperPrep ranks him the No. 131 player
in the Midwest • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals and a two-star rating
from Scout • solid two-way lineman in high school projects as a guard in the collegiate game • has earned a reputation as a tough player • keeps a good pad
level off the ball • very good at finishing blocks.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Logan High School • helped lead his team to an 8-2 record and
a Mississippi Valley Conference title in 2009 • earned WFCA All-State honors as a
junior and senior • was a second-team Associated Press All-State selection in
2009 • first-team all-conference and all-city as an offensive and defensive lineman during his junior and senior seasons • earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a sophomore • named his team MVP as a senior and his team's
Lineman of the Year in 2008 • coached by Wally Gnewikow.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Tremper High School • helped lead his team to a 6-5 record in
2009 and a 24-9 record in his three years as a starter• earned WFCA All-State
honors this past season • three-time all-Southeast Conference selection • threetime all-Kenosha County selection • 2009 Southeast Conference Defensive Player
of the Year • 2009 winner of the Alan Ameche Award as the top player in Kenosha
County • named his team's Defensive MVP in 2009 • recorded 128 tackles, eight
tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a blocked
kick on defense last season • recorded 99 total tackles, seven tackles for loss and
six sacks as a junior in 2008 • coached by Frank Matrise.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Buffalo, Illinois State, Indiana, Marshall, North
Dakota, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa and Western Michigan.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Central Michigan, Northern Illinois and Western Michigan.
PERSONAL:
Matt Eggen was born May 22, 1992 • son of Jane and Tom Eggen.
PERSONAL:
Zac Epping was born Jan. 21, 1992 • son of Liz and Mark Epping.
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Newcomer Profiles
Tiree Eure
Jimmy Gjere
junior | 6.7 | 245
Allentown, Pa.
Lackawanna College/Parkland High School
freshman | 6.7 | 300
New Brighton, Minn.
Irondale High School
OVERVIEW:
Participated in spring drills with the Gophers and is expected to have an immediate impact at the tight end position in 2010.• ranked as the No. 7 junior college
tight end in the nation by Scout.com • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals and
a two-star rating from Scout • great height and size for a tight end • runs well,
despite his size • very physical player • equally adept at blocking and receiving.
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 17 offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com • listed as the
No. 161 player in the nation and No. 2 player in Minnesota by Rivals • rated as the
No. 18 offensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com• ranked as the No. 19 offensive guard in the country by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • ranked as the No. 82 player
in the Midwest by SuperPrep • earned a four-star ranking from both Rivals and
Scout • tall, athletic lineman • long arms and large wingspan make him very good
in pass protection • great strength, athleticism and technical skills.
tight end
JUNIOR COLLEGE:
ttended Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pa.• helped lead his team to a 5-4 overall record and a 3-2 mark in the Northeast Football Conference in 2009 • named
first-team All-NFC as a sophomore • caught 22 passes for 268 yards this past
season• scored a pair of touchdowns • helped lead team to a 7-3 mark and a
bowl game appearance as a freshman in 2008 • coached by Mark Duda.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Colorado, Connecticut, Purdue, Rutgers and
Syracuse.
PERSONAL:
Tiree Eure was born April 23, 1989 • son of Sophia Perkins.
Sean Ferguson
defensive tackle
freshman | 6.6 | 303
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Hun School
OVERVIEW:
Participated in spring drills with the Gophers • ranked as the No. 39 prep school
player in the nation by Rivals.com • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals and
a two-star rating from Scout • already enrolled at the University of Minnesota,
after graduating from prep school in December • great size • versatile lineman
played both offense and defense at the Hun School, but will begin his Gopher career on the defensive line • solid run-stopper • big wingspan can cause problems
for quarterbacks' passing lanes.
HIGH SCHOOL:
December graduate of the Hun School in Princeton, N.J. • helped lead his team to
a 4-4 record in 2009 • team was ranked as the No. 1 prep school in the area by
the Newark Star-Ledger • earned first-team all-prep school honors as an offensive
lineman from the Newark Star-Ledger • played offensive and defensive line for
Malvern (Pa.) Prep from 2006-08 • helped lead Malvern to records of 10-0 (2008),
9-1 (2007) and 8-2 (2006) • coached by Dave Dudeck at the Hun School and Gamp
Pellegrini at Malvern.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Kent State and Duke.
PERSONAL:
Sean Ferguson was born March 17, 1991 • son of Bonnie and Derrick Ferguson.
offensive line
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Irondale High School • selected to play in the U.S. Army AllAmerican Game • helped lead his team to a 6-4 record in 2009 • team advanced
to second round of the state playoffs • first-team Associated Press All-State selection • Two-time All-North Suburban Conference selection • honored as North
Suburban Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2008 and 2009 • two-time
All-Metro selection • second-team all-state as a junior in 2008 • threw two passes
last season, completing both for a total of 84 yards and a touchdown • coached
by Ben Geisler.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Wisconsin, Iowa, Stanford and Tennessee.
PERSONAL:
Jimmy Gjere was born Jan. 16, 1992 • son of Niki and Gregory Gjere.
Marquise Hill
wide receiver
freshman | 6.0 | 165
St. Louis, Mo.
Trinity Catholic High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 85 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com • listed as the No. 14 player in the Missouri by Rivals • rated as the No. 84 wide receiver in the nation
by Scout.com • ranked as the No. 91 athlete in the country by ESPN and Scouts Inc.
• earned three-star rankings from both Rivals and Scout • has quickness, ball
skills and athleticism to play many positions • good vision and cutting ability as
a running back • follows blockers well and shows a good burst in the open field
• elusive and has the ability to make tacklers miss • gifted as a receiver • can
make the tough catch and will go into traffic for the ball • solid body control • versatile enough to play on either side of the ball • could contribute as a return specialist as well • has been clocked at 4.49 in the 40-yard dash.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Trinity Catholic High School • helped lead his team to an 8-4
record in 2009 • team advanced to second round of the state playoffs • Missouri
Football Coaches Association all-state first team selection as a return specialist
and second team as an athlete • named first-team all-state as a receiver by the
Associated Press • rushed for a team-high 701 yards on 77 carries with 11 touchdowns last season • added 31 receptions for 398 yards and three scores in 2009
• rushed for 820 yards and 10 TDs, with 27 receptions for 391 yards as a junior •
rushed for 1,398 yards and 21 touchdowns during his sophomore campaign •
coached by Leon Hite.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Michigan State, Missouri, Nebraska, UCLA and Wisconsin.
PERSONAL:
Marquise Hill was born April 29, 1991 • son of Rosemary Caldwell and Marvin Hill.
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Newcomer Profiles
Logan Hutton
Harold Legania
freshman | 6.1 | 190
La Marque, Texas
La Marque High School
freshman | 6.3 | 250
New Orleans, La.
Edna Karr High School
OVERVIEW:
Versatile wide receiver • good size and speed at the wide receiver position • capable of putting up big numbers with his pass-catching ability • can make the
tough catch• smart football player • shifty runner with the ball in his hands • very
good downfield blocker as a wide receiver • has been timed at 4.5 in the 40-yard
dash.
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 33 player in Louisiana by Rivals.com • listed as the No. 37
player in Louisiana by SuperPrep • rated as the No. 96 defensive tackle in the nation by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals and a twostar grade from Scout • good strength and size with the ability to clog gaps •
does a nice job getting off the ball • good motor with a willingness to pursue the
ball • solid pass rusher with the ability to collapse the pocket • has the hands and
the power to drive a blocker back into the backfield.
wide receiver
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends La Marque High School • earned first-team All District 4A-24
honors • earned first-team all-district honors as both a wide receiver and as a
punter • caught 35 balls for 375 yards and three touchdowns as a senior in 2009
• averaged more than 40 yards per punt last season • turned in a six-reception,
115-yard performance vs. North Shore in 2009 • caught 21 passes for 290 yards
and two scores as a junior in 2008 • coached by Darrell Jordan.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over interest from Illinois, Maryland, Navy, Northwestern, Penn
State, Purdue and Rice.
PERSONAL:
Logan Hutton was born May 12, 1992 • son of Lee and Dianne Hutton • brother of
former Gopher Lee Hutton, who is now a Minneapolis attorney.
Donnell Kirkwood
running back
freshman | 5.10 | 197
Delray Beach, Fla.
Atlantic High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 18 running back in the nation by national recruiting expert Tom
Lemming • rated as the No. 56 running back in the nation by Rivals.com • listed
as the No. 91 player in Florida by Rivals • rated as the No. 48 running back in the
nation by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • ranked as the No. 136 running back in the country by Scout.com • earned a three-star ranking from both Rivals and a two-star
grade from Scout • thick and compact with a powerful, low base • good betweenthe-tackles back with the ability to run downhill • decisive back who cuts back
sharply and will make the first defender miss through the hole • powers through
initial contact.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Atlantic High School • helped lead his team to a 5-5 record in
2009 • earned second-team all-conference honors last season • was a first-team
all-conference selectin in 2008 as a junior • rushed for 491 yards and seven touchdowns in 2009 • toted the pigskin for 1,013 yards and 14 scores as a junior in 2008
• coached by Christopher Bean.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Kansas State, Pittsburgh and Rutgers.
PERSONAL:
Donnell Kirkwood was born Oct. 29, 1991 • son of Theresa and Donnell Kirkwood
Sr.
defensive tackle
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Edna Karr High School • helped lead his team to an 11-2 record
in 2009 • team advanced to the third round of the state playoffs • earned Class
4A all-state honors • two-time all-district selection • tallied 78 total tackles, including 28 tackles for loss and 10 sacks last season • recorded 60 tackles, 15
sacks and three forced fumbles as a junior in 2008 • coached by Jabbar Juluke.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Arizona, Cincinnati, Colorado, Florida International, Louisiana Tech, Mississippi, Mississippi State, North Carolina, Southern
Miss, Texas Tech and Virginia.
PERSONAL:
Harold Legania was born Nov. 7, 1991 • son of Joy Lee Legania.
Marek Lenkiewicz
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freshman | 6.5 | 250
Tinley Park, Ill.
Victor J. Andrew High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 76 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com • listed as the
No. 17 player in Illinois by Rivals • rated as the No. 96 offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • rated as the No. 62 offensive tackle in the country
by Scout.com • earned three-star rankings from both Rivals and Scout • good
height and frame should allow him to add weight necessary to play tackle at the
collegiate level • comes off the ball well, with good pad level and quickness •
sustains blocks well and is a solid finisher • has good quickness to the second
level • good footwork allows him to adjust to change-of-direction moves from defensive linemen • has been clocked at 5.55 in the 40-yard dash.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Victor J. Andrew High School • helped lead his team to a 6-4
record and a playoff berth in 2009 • earned 2009 Illinois Coaches Association
first-team all-state honors • named second-team all-state by the Chicago Tribune • 2009 all-area selection • named Offensive Player of the Year in the Southwest Suburban League Red Conference • two-time all-conference selection •
helped lead his team to an 8-3 record, a playoff berth and a conference championship as a sophomore in 2007 • coached by Jim Zimmer.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo,
Central Michigan, Colorado State, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, Toledo and
Western Michigan.
PERSONAL:
Marek Lenkiewicz was born Jan. 30, 1992 • son of Vicki and Marek Lenkiewicz.
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Newcomer Profiles
Christyn Lewis
Dwayne Mitchell
junior | 6.2 | 175
Fontana, Calif.
Citrus College/Bloomington High School
freshman | 6.2 | 220
New Orleans, La.
Edna Karr High School
OVERVIEW:
Participated in spring drills with the Gophers • ranked as the No. 26 junior college
cornerback in the nation by Scout.com • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals.com and a two-star rating from Scout • expected to come in and challenge
for playing time right away • good leadership skills • physical corner, who can
play in both man and zone coverage • has also excelled on special teams.
OVERVIEW:
Listed as the No. 43 player in Louisiana by Rivals.com • ranked the No. 29 player
in the state of Louisiana by SuperPrep • rated as the No. 67 outside linebacker in
the nation by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • pass rushing ability can create havoc on the
perimeter • active defender has a great motor • good ability to penetrate the offensive line with a solid first step • can string out running plays • good hands
allow him to shed blocks • good range and back-side chase speed • has been
clocked at 4.6 in the 40-yard dash.
defensive back
JUNIOR COLLEGE:
Attended Citrus College in Glendora, Calif. • named second-team All-Central Conference as a sophomore at Citrus • recorded 43 tackles, including three tackles
for loss, last season • tallied three interceptions and seven pass break-ups • finished his Citrus College career as the school record-holder in blocked kicks, with
six • blocked five field goals during his junior college career • coached by Ron
Ponciano.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from BYU, Idaho and Utah State.
PERSONAL:
Christyn Lewis was born Oct. 3, 1989 • son of Mechie Badgett and Charles Lewis.
James Manuel
defensive back
freshman | 6.2 | 200
Indianapolis, Ind.
Warren Central High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 79 safety in the country by Rivals.com • listed as the No. 6
player in Indiana by Rivals • rated as the No. 37 safety in the nation by ESPN and
Scouts Inc. • rated as the No. 50 safety in the country by Scout.com • listed as the
No. 86 player in the Midwest by SuperPrep • earned three-star rankings from both
Rivals and Scout • skills allow him to play either safety or corner • plays the deep
ball well• has good timing when going up for interceptions or deflections • solid
tackler who shows aggression when coming up in run support • high motor guy,
who plays with great effort on every play • appears to enjoy contact, often exploding through the ball carrier and finishing tackles.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Warren Central High School • helped lead his team to a 13-2
record and a state championship in 2009 • the Warriors defeated Carmel High
School 42-36 in double overtime to take the Indiana 5A title • earned Honorable
Mention All-State honors from the Associated Press • played for the Mainland
squad in the 2009 Aloha Prep Classic in Hawaii • tallied 115 tackles to rank No.
3 on the squad last season • racked up three interceptions, 10 pass break-ups,
two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble in 2009 • recorded 45 tackles, two
interceptions, four pass break-ups and a blocked field goal as a junior in 2008 •
coached by John Hart.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Iowa, Louisville
and Michigan State.
PERSONAL:
James Manuel was born March 17, 1991 • son of Janet and Clyde Manuel.
linebacker
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Edna Karr High School • helped lead his team to an 11-2 record
in 2009 • team advanced to the third round of the state playoffs • earned Class
4A all-state honors in both 2008 and 2009 • also named back-to-back all-metro
and all-district • named his team's Defensive Player of the Year • recorded 86
total tackles last season • racked up 39 tackles for loss and 18 sacks in 2009 •
holds the Edna Karr High School record for season and career sacks • coached by
Jabbar Juluke.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Arizona, Colorado, Duke, Louisiana Tech,
Louisiana-Lafayette and Louisiana-Monroe.
PERSONAL:
Dwayne Mitchell was born April 12, 1991 • son of Amanda Scott.
Tom Parish
quarterback
freshman | 6.3 | 200
Hartland, Wis.
Arrowhead High School
OVERVIEW:
Listed as the No. 15 dual-threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com • ranked
the No. 2 player in the state of Wisconsin by Rivals • rated as the No. 1 quarterback in Wisconsin by national recruiting analyst Tom Lemming • ranked No. 67 in
the nation at quarterback by Scout.com • listed as the No. 112 quarterback in the
country by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • rated as the No. 114 player in the Midwest by
SuperPrep • earned three-star rankings from both Rivals and Scout • athletic
quarterback can buy extra time with his legs or make plays in the quarterback run
game • good feet with quick, smooth drops from center • solid ball-handling
makes him effective in the play-action passing game • very accurate passer with
good touch • keeps eyes downfield to find an open receiver, even on the run • has
been timed at 4.6 in the 40-yard dash.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Arrowhead High School • helped lead his team to a 10-2 record
in 2009, losing in the state semifinals to the eventual state champions • led his
team to the state championship game and a 13-1 record as a junior in 2008 •
completed 56.3 percent of his passes (71-of-126) for 1,057 yards in 2009 • tossed
13 touchdown passes and just four interceptions last season • finished his junior season 47-of-82 for 723 yards with eight touchdowns and six interceptions •
rushed for 422 yards and six more scores in 2008 • coached by Tom Taraska.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Iowa and Western Michigan.
PERSONAL:
Tom Parish was born August 20, 1991 • son of Diane and Steve Parish • both his
father and grandfather played college football at Wisconsin.
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Newcomer Profiles
Ben Perry
Johnathan Ragoo
freshman | 6.5 | 230
Southlake, Texas
Carroll High School
freshman | 6.7 | 342
Opa Locka, Fla.
Monsignor Pace High School
OVERVIEW:
Under-the-radar athlete played behind two other standout defensive ends as a
junior, before moving into the lineup as a senior • ranked as a two-star prospect
by Rivals.com • good speed for his size • also effective on special teams • height
and wingspan can cause problems for quarterbacks' passing lanes • good off the
edge with the ability to get to the quarterback • has been clocked at 4.8 in the 40yard dash.
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 45 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com • listed as the
No. 87 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • ranked as the No.
135 offensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com • earned a three-star ranking
from Rivals and a two-star rating from Scout • many scouts and recruiting analysts believe he has the size and build of an NFL lineman • has the ability dominate his opponent • good feet for his size • large wingspan can be very beneficial
in pass protection • can negate the pass rush and push a speed rusher past the
pocket as well.
defensive end
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Southlake Carroll High School • led his team to an 11-2 record
and the second round of the Texas Class 5A playoffs • named second-team All-District 6-5A • ranked eighth on the team with 46 total tackles • finished second on
the team with seven sacks in 2009 • tallied two pass break-ups and forced one
fumble • also a standout track and field athlete as a discus thrower • coached
by Hal Wasson.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over interest from Air Force, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Stony Brook
and Vanderbilt.
PERSONAL:
Son of Ben Perry Sr.
J.D. Pride
quarterback
freshman | 6.1 | 190
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Totino-Grace High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 243 athlete in the nation by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • earned
two-star rankings from both Rivals and Scout • athletic quarterback can buy extra
time with his legs or make plays in the quarterback run game • consistently delivers the ball on time • has the arm strength to fit the ball into some tight spots
• throws well on the run • can be a dangerous factor in the run game • has been
clocked at 4.52 in the 40-yard dash.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Totino-Grace High School • led his team to a 13-0 record and a
Class 4A State Championship in 2009 • completed 73-of-129 passes (56.6 percent) last season • threw for 1,055 yards, 10 touchdowns and just six interceptions in 2009 • added 76 rushing yards and two touchdowns during his senior
season • coached by Jeff Ferguson.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over interest from North Carolina, South Carolina, UCLA and
Wisconsin.
PERSONAL:
J.D. Pride was born Sept. 19, 1991 • son of J.D. and Phyllis Pride • Pride's father
John Dexter Pride Sr., his uncle Marion Barber II and his cousins Marion Barber III
and Dominique Barber all played for the Gophers.
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offensive line
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Monsignor Pace High School • helped lead his team to a 7-3
record in 2009 • earned Class 3A all-state honors as a junior in 2008 • Rivals
listed him as one of its "Hot 11" to watch for the Mainland team in the Aloha Prep
Classic • coached by Mickey Lindsey.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Hampton and Miami.
PERSONAL:
Jonathan Ragoo was born Feb. 20, 1992 • son of John and Sheryl Ragoo.
Newcomer Profiles
Willie Tatum
Herschel Thornton
freshman | 6.3 | 205
Pickerington, Ohio
Central High School
junior | 6.2 | 205
Norristown, Pa.
Lackawanna College/Norristown High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 67 player in the State of Ohio by Rivals.com • listed as the No.
75 outside linebacker in the country by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • earned a three-star
ranking from Rivals and a two-star rating from Scout • hybrid outside backer •
long arms/large, 82-inch wingspan • first-step quickness and downhill burst make
him tough to block on the edge • natural pass rusher, who gets to the edge quickly
• has been timed at 4.58 in the 40-yard dash.
OVERVIEW:
Earned a three-star ranking from Rivals and a two-star rating from Scout • good
ball skills • ability to do some damage with the ball in his hands after an interception • has the ability to blitz and get to the passer • good size and build •
provides physical run support.
linebacker
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Central High School • helped lead his team to a 10-2 record in
2009 • earned Central All-District honors from the Associated Press • also named
a Second-Team All-Ohio selection by AP • named to the Columbus Dispatch AllMetro first team • named Central High Defensive Player of the Year • led his team
in tackles for loss • carried the ball 39 times for 219 yards (6.1 yards per carry)
and six touchdowns • also a standout wrestler, who has qualified for the state
wrestling tournament, been named all-city twice and is a three-time district tournament qualifier• coached by Jay Sharrett.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Marshall
and Ohio.
PERSONAL:
Willie Tatum was born Dec. 22, 1990 • son of Lynn Harris and Willie Tatum.
Josh Tauaefa
defensive tackle
freshman | 6.2 | 265
Corinth, Texas
Lake Dallas High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 161 defensive end in the country by ESPN and Scouts Inc. •
earned a three-star ranking from Rivals and a two-star rating from Scout • has
the ability to be very good against the run • solid get-off ability • can come out
of his stance with good pad level and create separation with his hands • does not
shy away from contact • tough to move • good motor and solid speed • closes on
the ball well.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Lake Dallas High School • helped lead his team to a 10-3 record
in 2009 • team advanced to the second round of the Texas Class 4A state playoffs • two consecutive seasons on the All-District 5-4A first team • named to the
2009 Class 4A DFW All-Area team • tallied 46 total tackles to rank No. 5 on the
team • also added five sacks, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble • also
responsible for a safety • coached by Mike Young.
defensive back
JUNIOR COLLEGE:
Currently attends Lackawanna College • helped lead his team to a 5-4 overall
record and a 3-2 mark in the Northeast Football Conference in 2009 • earned second-team National Junior College Athletic Association All-America status • named
first-team All-Northeast Conference • earned his team's Defensive Player of the
Year award • recorded 49 total tackles to rank No. 2 on the team • three tackles
for loss, three sacks, two interceptions and two pass break-ups • coached by Mark
Duda.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Pittsburgh, Rutgers and South Florida.
PERSONAL:
Herschel Thornton was born Nov. 9, 1987 • son of Debra and Hugh Thornton.
Dwight Tillman
defensive back
junior | 5.11 | 184
Baltimore, Md.
Lackawanna College/Western Technical High School
OVERVIEW:
Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com • shows good ability to close on the
ball • shows speed and ball-carrying ability after recording an interception • good
anticipation and ball skills • has a nose for the football • provides solid run support.
JUNIOR COLLEGE:
Currently attends Lackawanna College • helped lead his team to a 5-4 overall
record and a 3-2 mark in the Northeast Football Conference in 2009 • named second-team All-Northeast Conference • recorded 35 total tackles to rank No. 6 on the
team • two tackles for loss • two interceptions with 95 return yards • seven pass
break-ups, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles • coached by Mark Duda.
PERSONAL:
Dwight Tillman was born July 8, 1986 • son of Valerie Lamb.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Houston, Louisiana Tech, Portland State, UNLV
and UTEP.
PERSONAL:
Josh Tauaefa was born Nov. 22, 1991 • son of Chloe and Siolo Tauaefa • brother
Isaac plays for UTEP.
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Player Profiles
Brock Vereen
defensive back
freshman | 6.0 | 175
Valencia, Calif.
Valencia High School
OVERVIEW:
Ranked as the No. 66 cornerback in the country by Rivals.com • listed as the No.
57 cornerback in the nation by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • ranked as the No. 166 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals and
a two-star rating from Scout • very productive defensive back who is always
around the ball • very good speed • plays zone or man coverage well • has the
ability to hit and separate the receiver from the ball • good ball skills • solid in
run support • could also contribute on special teams in coverage and in return
game • has been timed at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Valencia High School • helped lead his team to a 12-1 record in
2009, falling in the Northern Division semifinals • two-time All-CIF selection •
tallied 51 tackles, eight interceptions, two pass break-ups and one sack last season • also played wide receiver, registering 20 receptions for 474 yards and seven
touchdowns • also a standout track and field athlete • coached by Larry Muir.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over interest from California, Oregon, Stanford, UCLA, UNLV
and Washington.
PERSONAL:
Brock Vereen was born August 17, 1992 • son of Venita and Henry Vereen • brother
Shane plays running back for California • holds a 4.4 grade-point average.
Devon Wright
running back
freshman | 6.0 | 190
Coral Springs, Fla.
Taravella High School
OVERVIEW:
Earned a three-star ranking from Rivals.com and ESPN Scouts Inc.• ranked as
the No. 22 running back in the nation by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • exciting player
possesses size and speed for the running back position • in addition to skills as
a ball-carrier, shows ability to make plays as a receiver • very quick to the hole •
good vision • slashing style makes him capable of the big play • good burst at the
second level • good balance and ability to accelerate in a crowd • adjusts to the
ball well as a receiver and shows soft hands • has been timed at 4.5 in the 40yard dash.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Currently attends Taravella High School • team finished with a 4-6 record in 2009
• named Broward County Player of the Year by the Miami Sun-Sentinel • two-time
all-state and all-county selection • led Broward County in rushing yards as both
a junior and senior • topped the 200-yard mark in four games last season • rushed
for 1,835 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2009 • toted the pigskin 241 times for 1,622
yards and 19 scores in 2008 as a junior • rushed for more than 1,300 yards and
11 scores as a sophomore • coached by Dan Marguriet.
RECRUITING:
Selected Minnesota over offers from Boston College, Connecticut, Florida International, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Rutgers, Wake Forest and Wisconsin.
PERSONAL:
Devon Wright was born Oct. 8, 1991 • son of Vanessa Russell and Stanley Wright
Sr.
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Coaching Staff
Head Coach Tim Brewster
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Coaching Staff
Tim Brewster
Head Coach • Fourth Season
In three years as the head football coach at the University of Minnesota, Tim Brewster has taken some
big steps toward getting Golden Gopher program back to its rightful place in the world of college football. Brewster has used his positive outlook and boundless energy to bring in highly-regarded recruiting classes. On the field, Minnesota has been ranked as high as No. 17 in the nation. Brewster is just
the third coach to take the Gophers to back-to-back bowl games in 2008 and 2009 which marked just
the seventh time in Minnesota history that the team has been to consecutive postseason games.
Last season, Brewster and his squad made history at Minnesota with the opening of TCF Bank Stadium on Sept. 12, 2009. The Gophers defeated the United States Air Force Academy, 20-13, in front of
a sellout crowd at their new home. The Gophers went 4-2 through the first half of the season. Minnesota
picked up its fifth win in a 42-34 victory over Michigan State, which went down as the best offensive
performance of the Brewster era. Two weeks later, Minnesota was bowl eligible once again.
In 2008, Brewster’s squad raced out to a 7-1 record to open the season. The Gophers were ranked
No. 17 in the BCS at the end of October. Minnesota took part in the 2008 Insight Bowl, as Brewster led
the Gophers to one of the biggest single-season turnarounds of the year.
An emphasis on recruiting is one of the most visible areas of Brewster’s plan to help Minnesota
football make history again.
That has been proven out over the last three National Signing Days. Brewster and his staff signed
a consensus top-25 recruiting class that some experts even rated among the nation’s top 15 in 2008.
The significance of this accomplishment would be difficult to overstate at one the nation’s traditional
recruiting powers let alone Minnesota, where the average Rivals ranking for the Gophers’ previous six
recruiting classes was 54th.
Brewster and staff followed that up with a 2009 class that ranked in the top third of the nation
and a 2010 class that was extremely successful at hitting the Gophers’ areas of need.
But recruiting is just one building block of a blueprint Brewster developed while helping Mack
Brown turn North Carolina from ACC doormat into a national power and rebuild Texas into one of the
country’s elite programs.
Brewster came to Minnesota after spending the previous five years as an assistant coach in the
National Football League, including the 2005 and 2006 seasons as the tight ends coach of the Denver
Broncos.
In addition to his productivity as a college recruiter, Brewster has also built a strong reputation
for developing players during his 23-year coaching career.
Last season, wide receiver Eric Decker became Minnesota’s first back-to-back first-team All-Big
Ten performer since Matt Spaeth in 2005 and 2006.
In 2008, Decker and defensive end Willie VanDeSteeg both earned first-team All-Big Ten honors.
Decker set a Minnesota record for receptions in a season for the second consecutive year and became
just the third Gopher wideout to record a 1,000-yard receiving season. VanDeSteeg finished his Minnesota
career as the school’s all-time leader in tackles for loss and finished No. 4 all-time in sacks.
It marked the first time the Gophers had multiple first-team All-Big Ten selections since 2005. VanDeSteeg’s honor was also the first time a Minnesota defender had been voted to the first team since 2004.
In his first season at Minnesota, Brewster mentored then-freshman quarterback Adam Weber, who
broke nearly all of the Gophers’ single-season passing and total offense records during the 2007 season. Weber continued to improve in his sophomore campaign and was a 2008 second-team All-Big Ten
selection.
In all, Minnesota had six athletes earn all-conference accolades in 2008, the most since the Gophers had a half-dozen on the 2005 All-Big Ten squad.
In 2007, Brewster also helped coach safety Dominique Barber to second-team All-Big Ten accolades and personally worked with punter Justin Kucek, expanding his repertoire with the effective and
efficient flop punt and helping him evolve into one of the conference’s top punters.
Brewster was named Minnesota’s 26th head football coach on Jan. 17, 2007 after spending the
previous five seasons as an assistant coach in the National Football League.
On the professional level, Brewster helped rookie Tony Scheffler lead the NFL in average yards per
reception by a tight end with a 15.9-yard average. His tight ends also contributed to the Broncos finishing fourth in the AFC in rushing yards per game (134.5) during 2006.
Brewster's tight ends helped the Broncos post a 13-3 record and capture the AFC West title in
2005 en route to advancing to the AFC Championship Game. Jeb Putzier ranked fourth among NFL tight
ends (2nd in AFC) in yards per reception average, posting a 13.0-yard average on 37 receptions for 481
yards. The blocking of Brewster's unit helped the club rank second in the NFL in rushing (158.7 ypg.)
and place third in the league in fewest sacks allowed (23).
In 2005, Brewster also tutored rookie tight end Wesley Duke, who played basketball only in college
and was an undrafted free agent. Duke caught a 1-yard touchdown pass for his first career catch at Buffalo (12/17/05) and started for the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game against the Steelers
(1/22/06).
Brewster served as the San Diego Chargers tight ends coach from 2002-04 and held additional
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Coaching Staff
Brewster At A Glance
Born
October 13, 1960
Hometown
Phillipsburg, N.J.
High School
Phillipsburg
Alma Mater
Illinois, 1983
Coaching Experience
2007University of Minnesota Head Coach
Denver Broncos Tight Ends Coach
2005-06
2004
San Diego Chargers Assistant Head Coach/Tight Ends Coach
2002-03
San Diego Chargers Tight Ends Coach
University of Texas Tight Ends Coach
1998-2001
1989-97
University of North Carolina Tight Ends & Special Teams
Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Central Catholic High School Head Coach
1987-88
1986
Purdue University Graduate Assistant
(Tight Ends & Offensive Tackles)
Bowl Games Coached [11]
2009 Insight Bowl (Minnesota), 2008 Insight Bowl (Minnesota), 2001 Holiday
Bowl (Texas), 2000 Holiday Bowl (Texas), 2000 Cotton Bowl (Texas), 1999 Cotton
Bowl (Texas), 1998 Gator Bowl (North Carolina), 1997 Gator Bowl (North Carolina), 1995 Carquest Bowl (North Carolina), 1994 Sun Bowl (North Carolina),
1993 Gator Bowl (North Carolina), 1993 Peach Bowl (North Carolina)
Year-By-Year
Year
2007
2008
2009
Total
Head Coaching Record
Overall
Big Ten
Finish
1-11
0-8
11th
7-6
3-5
T-6th
6-7
3-5
8th
14-24
6-18
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Bowl
—
Insight
Insight
—
responsibilities as the club's assistant head coach for the 2004 season. He oversaw
the rapid development of Antonio Gates, who like Duke, played basketball only in
college and was an undrafted free agent.
Under Brewster, Gates would earn first-team All-Pro honors in 2004 from the
Associated Press and was a Pro Bowl selection after playing only his second year of
football since high school. He set an NFL single-season touchdown record (13) for
tight ends in 2004 while ranking third in receiving yards (964) and fourth in receptions (81) among NFL tight ends.
In 2003, Gates' first NFL season, Brewster helped the young talent rank third
for the Chargers with 24 receptions. While his tight ends showed progress as pass
catchers, Brewster's unit was adept at blocking in a potent rushing attack that
gained more than 2,100 yards on the ground in each of his three seasons with the
team.
Before working for San Diego, Brewster coached collegiately for 14 years at the
Division I-A level. Brewster enjoyed tremendous success as tight ends coach at the
University of Texas (1998-2001) and as tight ends coach at the University of North
Carolina (1989-97), where he also coached special teams and was the Tar Heels'
recruiting coordinator. He worked on Brown's staffs at both schools and developed
six tight ends who signed NFL contracts, including four who were selected in the NFL
Draft.
In four years at Texas, Brewster's tight ends played a key role in the team advancing to a bowl game each season (two Cotton Bowls, two Holiday Bowls). He tutored two tight ends who earned All-Big 12 Conference honors, including 1998
first-team selection Derek Lewis, and coached two players who signed NFL contracts
in Lewis and Bo Scaife, who was drafted in the sixth round by Tennessee in 2005.
Brewster's tight ends at Texas blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in each of his
four seasons at the school, highlighted by Ricky Williams' 2,124-yard (sixth-most in
NCAA history) Heisman Trophy-winning season in 1998. Brewster developed Lewis
into a scoring threat as well in 1998 as the tight end finished the year second on the
Longhorns with six touchdown receptions in a season that ended with a Cotton Bowl
win.
He honed the skills of a pair of converted Longhorns defensive ends in 1999 as
well as true freshman Scaife, helping the tight ends total 24 receptions for 267 yards
with four touchdowns. Scaife became a 2001 honorable mention All-Big 12 selection
under Brewster's tutelage only one year after missing the entire season with a major
knee injury.
In nine years at North Carolina, Brewster mentored four All-Atlantic Coast Conference selections at tight end and helped the school advance to six consecutive
bowl games from 1992-97. As recruiting coordinator, his efforts secured the talent
that helped the 1997 team go 11-1 and win the Gator Bowl.
Brewster, who served as a volunteer assistant at North Carolina for the 1989
season before earning a full-time position in 1990, oversaw the development of four
Tar Heels tight ends who signed NFL contracts: Alge Crumpler (Falcons, 2001-present), Freddie Jones (Chargers, 1997-2001; Cardinals, 2002- 04), Greg DeLong
(Vikings, 1995-98; Ravens, 1999; Jaguars, 2000) and Deems May (Chargers, 199296; Seahawks, 1997-99). Crumpler and Jones were second-round choices in the NFL
Draft while May was a seventh-round selection.
Brewster guided Crumpler to second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference distinction and honorable mention All-America accolades from Football News as a sophomore in 1997. He also mentored Jones to a first-team All-ACC selection in 1995 and
again in 1996 when Jones set a North Carolina single-season record for receptions
by a tight end (32) to garner third-team All-America honors from Football News.
His tight ends at North Carolina were critical to the team's rushing success as
their blocking helped clear the way for five different 1,000-yard seasons, including
Natrone Means' back-to-back 1,000-yard years in 1991 and '92. DeLong, a firstteam All-ACC tight end in 1994, twice earned ACC Lineman of the Week honors for
his blocking in 1996 under Brewster's tutelage.
Brewster spent 1987-88 as head coach at Central Catholic High School in
Lafayette, Ind., directing a wide-open offense that won 15 of 23 games during that
period. He developed Indiana's passing leader in both of his seasons as head coach.
He began his coaching career in 1986 at Purdue University, where he coached
tight ends and offensive tackles as a graduate assistant.
A former two-time All-Big Ten Conference selection at the University of Illinois,
Brewster led the nation's tight ends in receiving in 1983 and captained the Illini to
the 1984 Rose Bowl vs. UCLA. Brewster, who graduated from Illinois with a bachelor's degree in political science, played in the training camps of the New York Giants
(1984) and Philadelphia Eagles (1985).
Brewster was born October 13, 1960, in Phillipsburg, N.J. He and his wife, Cathleen, have three sons: Eric, Clint and Nolan.
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Coaching Staff
John Butler
Linebackers • Special Teams Coordinator • Fourth Season
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Coached linebackers Lee Campbell, Simoni Lawrence and Nate Triplett in 2009 -- all three
were invited to the National Football League Scouting Combine.
Campbell and Triplett both recorded more than 100 tackles in 2009, marking the first Gopher duo to reach the century mark in tackles during the same season since 2002.
Campbell and Lawrence both earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten accolades following the
2009 season.
Coached Minnesota’s kickoff return unit which has ranked among the tops in the country
in 2007 and 2008. The Gophers’ were third in the Big Ten and 24th nationally, averaging
23.25 yards per return in 2007. They improved to No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 15 in the nation in 2008, averaging 24.04 yards.
Minnesota’s punt coverage unit ranked No. 3 in the Big Ten and No. 32 in the nation in
2009, allowing just 6.55 yards per return.
Minnesota’s kickoff coverage unit ranked No. 3 in the Big Ten and No. 13 in the nation in
2008, allowing just 18.54 yards per return.
Helped then-freshman Troy Stoudermire ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 26 in the nation, averaging 25.8 yards per kickoff return in 2008.
Coached Minnesota’s kickoff return unit which ranked among the tops in the country in
2007. The Gophers’ were third in the Big Ten and 24th nationally, averaging 23.25 yards.
Led Minnesota’s kickoff coverage unit to an average drive start position of the 23.1 yard
line, which ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten.
Helped Gopher punter Justin Kucek earn second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2007. Kucek
ranked second in the Big Ten and 22nd in the nation with a 42.66-yard average in 2007.
Tutored linebacker Mike Sherels, who signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota
Vikings following the 2007 season.
Served 2007 internship with the Minnesota Vikings on special teams.
While at Harvard (2003-06), Butler’s special teams units annually ranked among the best
in the Ivy League, scoring seven total special teams touchdowns during his tenure, including a 2004 season in which the Crimson registered five special teams touchdowns.
No other Ivy League school had more than one touchdown on special teams in 2004, while
Harvard also added four special teams blocks and saw opponents convert just six field
goals during that season.
Helped the Crimson win the 2004 Ivy League crown with a 10-0 record and a No. 12 national ranking. Butler’s linebackers contributed to a defense that ranked No. 1 overall in the
Ivy League, while his special teams unit also ranked first overall.
Working with Harvard’s linebackers, Butler had five first team All-Ivy League selections.
While at Midwestern State as the defensive coordinator and linebackers and safeties coach,
his unit ranked in the top 25 nationally among Division II teams in total defense in both
1999 and 2000. He also coached two first team all-league linebackers. In 2000, Midwestern posted a 7-4 record, marking the first winning season in school history.
Served as a graduate assistant on defense for both John Mackovic and Mack Brown.
Began his coaching career at his alma mater, Catholic University, and as the Cardinals’
defensive coordinator in 1996, the team finished in the top 25 in Division III in total defense.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
Was a four-year letterman and three-year starter at Catholic, where he was part of the
biggest turnaround in Division III history. The football team went 1-9 in his junior campaign,
but finished 8-2 his senior season. He was also a two-year letterwinner in basketball and
part of the school’s 1992-93 NCAA Tournament team.
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Butler At A Glance
Born
April 3, 1973
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pa.
High School
La Salle College
Alma Mater
Catholic University, 1995
Family
wife, Carmen
Coaching Experience
2007Minnesota Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator
2003-06
Harvard Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator
2001-02
Southwest Texas State Safeties/
Special Teams Coordinator
1999-2000
Midwestern State Defensive Coordinator/
Linebackers/Safeties
1997-98
Texas Graduate Assistant
1996
Catholic Defensive Coordinator
1995
Catholic Secondary
Recruiting Areas
Ohio; Pennsylvania; National Linebackers; National Specialists
Bowl Games Coached [3]
2009 Insight (Minnesota)
2008 Insight (Minnesota)
1999 Cotton Bowl (Texas)
Notable Players Coached
Ryan Fitzpatrick (Harvard • NFL)
Dominic Rhodes (Midwestern State • NFL)
Danta Balestracci (Harvard – only four-time first team All-Ivy
League pick in school history)
Bobby Everett (Harvard - two-time first team All-Ivy League)
Ryan Tully (Harvard - All-Ivy League, member of USA Football 2007)
Coaching Staff
Kevin Cosgrove
Co-Defensive Coordinator • Second Season
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Helped lead a Gopher defense that improved across the board in 2009, including moving
from 93rd in pass defense in 2008 to No. 55 last season.
Saw three of his charges - linebackers Lee Campbell, Simoni Lawrence and Nate Triplett invited to the NFL Combine following the 2009 season.
Currently has 14 seasons as an NCAA Division I defensive coordinator and 29 seasons of
collegiate coaching experience.
Born
December 27, 1955
Hometown
Chicago, Ill.
Prior to his time at Minnesota, he directed the defense at Nebraska from 2004-07.
High School
Mt. Carmel High School
Mentored seven first- or second-team All-Big 12 defenders during four seasons with the
Huskers.
Alma Mater
Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1980
Helped lead Nebraska to a 2006 Big 12 North Division Championship and berths in the
2005 Alamo and 2006 Cotton Bowls.
Family
wife, Michelle; daughter, Shannon; sons, Clint, Connor
Helped the Badgers to three Big Ten Championships and nine bowl appearances with a 72 record in bowl games.
Coaching Experience
2009Minnesota Co-Defensive Coordinator
2004-07
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator
1995-2003
Wisconsin Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
1990-94
Wisconsin Linebackers
1989
Colorado State Linebackers
1988
Southeast Missouri State Defensive Coordinator
1983-87
Illinois Linebackers
1983
Morehead State Linebackers
1980-83
Illinois Graduate Assistant
With Cosgrove as defensive coordinator, Wisconsin won Big Ten titles in 1993, 1998 and
1999. The Badgers followed all three of those titles up with Rose Bowl victories.
Recruiting Areas
Minnesota (West Metro); St. Louis; Chicago
Cosgrove also coached the linebackers at Wisconsin. He tutored three linebackers who led
the Big Ten in tackles in three different years.
Bowl Games Coached [15]
2009 Insight Bowl (Minnesota)
2007 Cotton Bowl (Nebraska)
2005 Alamo Bowl (Nebraska)
2003 Music City Bowl (Wisconsin)
2002 Alamo Bowl (Wisconsin)
2000 Sun Bowl (Wisconsin)
2000 Rose Bowl (Wisconsin)
1999 Rose Bowl (Wisconsin)
1998 Outback Bowl (Wisconsin)
1996 Copper Bowl (Wisconsin)
1995 Blue-Gray Game (All-Star Game)
1995 Hall of Fame Bowl (Wisconsin)
1994 Rose Bowl (Wisconsin)
1985 Peach Bowl (Illinois)
1984 Rose Bowl (Illinois)
1982 Liberty Bowl (Illinois)
Nebraska’s Blackshirt defense led the nation in sacks (4.17 per game) and tackles for loss
(10.33 per game) in 2005 under Cosgrove’s tutelage. The Huskers ranked in the top 25 in
the nation in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense in both 2005 and 2006.
Prior to his time at Nebraska, Cosgrove coordinated the defense at Wisconsin from 19952003.
Coached at Wisconsin for 14 seasons (1990-2003).
Coached under Barry Alvarez at Wisconsin.
Also has coaching experience at Colorado State, Southeast Missouri State, Morehead State
and Illinois.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
Cosgrove At A Glance
Played collegiately at Benedictine College (Ill.) in 1974 and from 1976-78 at WisconsinOshkosh.
Notable Players Coached
Jeff George (Illinois • NFL)
Derrick Brownlow (Illinois • NFL)
Mo Gardner (Illinois • NFL)
Jamar Fletcher (Wisconsin • NFL)
Wendell Bryant (Wisconsin • NFL)
Aaron Gibson (Wisconsin • NFL)
Alex Lewis (Wisconsin • NFL)
Scott Starks (Wisconsin • NFL)
Nick Greisen (Wisconsin • NFL)
Barrett Ruud (Nebraska • NFL)
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Coaching Staff
Tim Cross
Associate Head Coach • Defensive Line • Fourth Season
Coached defensive end D.L. Wilhite to Big Ten All-Freshman honors from The Sporting News
in 2009.
Cross At A Glance
Saw his defensive line rack up 32 tackles for loss in 2009.
Born
June 13, 1965
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Coached defensive end Willie VanDeSteeg to First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2008. VanDeSteeg became the first Gopher defender to be named First-Team All-Big Ten since 2004.
The Gopher defensive line recovered six fumbles in 2008, helping Minnesota to a +.92
turnover margin, which ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 16 in the nation.
Minnesota’s defensive line accounted for 20.5 sacks in 2008, helping Minnesota rank No.
3 in the Big Ten and No. 24 in the nation in sacks per game (2.54).
The Gophers’ defensive line accounted for 44 tackles for loss in 2008, leading the Minnesota defensive unit to a No. 2 ranking in the Big Ten and No. 25 in the nation.
Promoted to associate head coach following Minnesota’s spring practice in 2008.
Also named Big Ten Recruiter of the Year by Rivals.
Named one of the Top 25 recruiters in the nation by Rivals.
In 2006 as defensive line coach at Syracuse, Cross helped the Orange lead the Big East and
finish seventh in the nation in turnover margin (+.92 per game).
His front line at Syracuse averaged 2.8 sacks per game, which put the Orange in the top
20 in the nation.
A big reason for the Orange’s success in getting to opposing quarterbacks was Cross’ work
with 2006 Big East sack leader Jameel McClain. Along with McClain, Cross also mentored
NFL Draft selections James Wyche and Ryan LaCasse while at Syracuse.
As assistant strength coach at Texas from 2001-04, Cross assisted in the development
and implementation of the strength and speed programs for the UT football squad. He was
responsible for creating training programs for a Doak Walker, a Butkus and a Nagurski
Trophy winner. Cross also played a key role in the development of numerous All-Americans
and All-Big 12 performers, and his teams won at least nine games each season he coached
with the Longhorns.
Served as head coach at Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colo., from 1997-2000,
leading the team to four consecutive league titles and a 42-game conference winning
streak.
While at Jefferson, he mentored 14 high school All-Americans, 20 all-state selections and
31 first team all-conference players.
During his time at Jefferson, Cross coached two consecutive Golden Helmet Award winners, a honor bestowed to high school football all-state honorees who are successful on and
off the field. He also coached two future NFL first-round draft picks during his time at TJHS
in Daniel Graham (New England Patriots) and Andre Woolfolk (Tennessee Titans).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
As a player at Northern Colorado, Cross was a four-year letterwinner, earning All-North
Central Conference honors at linebacker.
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Hometown
Clarksville, Tenn.
High School
Gateway (Aurora, Colo.)
Alma Mater
Northern Colorado, 1990
Family
wife, Natalie;
son, Keion; daughters, Mariah, Tiana
Coaching Experience
2007Minnesota Defensive Line
2005-06
Syracuse Defensive Line
2001-04
Texas Assistant Strength & Conditioning
1997-2000
Thomas Jefferson H.S. (Colo.) Head Coach
1996
Thomas Jefferson H.S. (Colo.) Defensive Coordinator
Recruiting Areas
Minnesota (Western); Texas (Dallas, Fort Worth); National Defensive
Linemen
Bowl Games Coached [6]
2009 Insight Bowl (Minnesota)
2008 Insight Bowl (Minnesota)
2004 Rose Bowl (Texas)
2003 Holiday Bowl (Texas)
2002 Cotton Bowl (Texas)
2001 Holiday Bowl (Texas)
Notable Players Coached
Willie VanDeSteeg (Minnesota • NFL)
Ryan LaCasse (Syracuse • NFL)
James Wyche (Syracuse • NFL)
Cedric Benson (Texas • NFL)
Michael Huff (Texas • NFL)
Roy Williams (Texas • NFL)
Derrick Johnson (Texas • NFL)
Derrick Dockery (Texas • NFL)
Vince Young (Texas • NFL)
Coaching Staff
Tim Davis
Offensive Line • Running Game Coordinator • Second Season
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Moving into his second full season in charge of the Gopher running game and offensive line.
Took over running game and offensive line following 2008 regular season, coaching the Gophers leading up to and at the Insight Bowl.
Born
June 17, 1958
Came to Minnesota after a season as the Director of Player Personnel at the University of
Alabama, working under head coach Nick Saban.
Hometown
Castro Valley, Calif.
Prior to stint at Alabama, coached with Saban on the staff of the National Football League’s
Miami Dolphins.
High School
Castro Valley
Served as an assistant offensive line coach for Miami in 2005 and 2006.
Alma Mater
University of Utah, 1982
Miami improved from 52 sacks allowed in 2004 to just 26 in Davis’ first season.
The Dolphins averaged 4.3 and 4.2 yards per carry in 2005 and 2006 with Davis on staff.
It was the first time the Dolphins averaged more than 4.0 yards per carry in back-to-back
seasons since 1986-87.
Coached the offensive line at USC for three seasons (2002-04).
Coached guards and centers in 2002. Took over responsibility for entire offensive line in
2003 and 2004.
Won two national championships (2003, 2004) and three major bowl games (2003 Orange,
2004 Rose, 2005 Orange) during his tenure with USC.
Coached USC offensive lines which blocked for Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks Carson Palmer (2002) and Matt Leinart (2004).
Coached under Pete Carroll while with the Trojans.
Coached on the Wisconsin staff from 1997-2001, mentoring the offensive tackles and tight
ends.
During his five seasons on the Badgers’ staff, Wisconsin made four bowl game appearances.
The 1999 Wisconsin offensive line and tight ends paved the way for Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne, who set the all-time NCAA career rushing record.
Coached under Barry Alvarez at Wisconsin.
Coached the offensive line at the University of Utah from 1990-96.
During his time at Utah, the Utes earned their first bowl invitation in 36 years and made
four bowl appearances.
Began his collegiate coaching career at Idaho State in 1989.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
Davis At A Glance
Was a three-year letterwinner at Utah, playing offensive tackle for the Utes from 1978-80.
Played professionally with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League and the
Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League.
Family
wife, Janice;
son, Nick; daughter, Mary Rose
Coaching Experience
2008Minnesota Offensive Line & Running Game Coord.
2008
Alabama Director of Player Personnel
2005-06
Miami Dolphins Assistant Offensive Line
2003-04
USC Offensive Line
2002
USC Guards and Centers
1997-2001
Wisconsin Tackles and Tight Ends
1990-96
Utah Offensive Line
1989
Idaho State Offensive Line
1988
Walla Walla CC Offensive Coordinator
1987
Arizona Graduate Assistant
1986
Wisconsin Volunteer Assistant
1984-85
Wisconsin Graduate Assistant
1983
Wisconsin Volunteer Assistant
Recruiting Areas
Minnesota (North); Wisconsin; Chicago; National Offensive Line
Bowl Games Coached [13]
2009 Insight Bowl (Minnesota)
2008 Insight Bowl (Minnesota)
2004 Orange Bowl (USC)
2003 Rose Bowl (USC)
2002 Orange Bowl (USC)
2000 Sun Bowl (Wisconsin)
2000 Rose Bowl (Wisconsin)
1999 Rose Bowl (Wisconsin)
1998 Outback Bowl (Wisconsin)
1996 Copper Bowl (Utah)
1994 Freedom Bowl (Utah)
1993 Freedom Bowl (Utah)
1992 Copper Bowl (Utah)
Notable Players Coached
Mark Anelli (Wisconsin)
Aaron Gibson (Wisconsin)
Chris McIntosh (Wisconsin)
Ryan Kalil (USC)
Deuce Iauti (USC)
57 | Minnesota Football
Coaching Staff
Thomas Hammock
Co-Offensive Coordinator • Running Backs • Fourth Season
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Led trio of young Gopher running backs to more than 1,000 combined yards in the 2009 season.
Coached true freshmen DeLeon Eskridge and Shady Salamon to a combined 907 yards and
10 touchdowns after starting running back Duane Bennett was injured in game two of the
2008 campaign.
Heavily involved in recruiting Minnesota’s 2008 signing class that earned a consensus top
25 ranking.
Rivals.com top 10 recruiter in the Big Ten for 2008.
Under the tutelage of Hammock, Northern Illinois running back Garrett Wolfe led the nation in rushing (148.3 ypg) and all-purpose yardage (167.4 ypg) in 2006 and was second
in the NCAA in rushing (175.5 ypg) and all-purpose yardage (200.2 ypg) in 2005.
Wolfe was also named the 2006 MAC Offensive Player of the Year and was first-team AllMAC in both 2005 and 2006.
Prior to joining the NIU staff, Hammock spent two seasons at Wisconsin (2003-04), helping the Badgers make Music City (2003) and Outback (2004) bowl appearances.
Hammock is part of the NIU tradition of rushing excellence and the team’s 10 straight seasons with a 1,000-yard performer. He logged 1,083 yards as a sophomore in 2000, ranking 12th in NCAA (120.3 ypg) and posted 1,095 yards as a junior in 2001 for Northern
Illinois. Hammock later coached Wolfe, who went over 1,000 yards twice, during the 2005
and 2006 seasons.
Hammock had a potentially life-threatening heart condition cut his senior season short
following the Huskies 2002 season opener. He then turned his attention toward helping his
team as he became a student coach for the Huskies and helped tailback Michael Turner
post a MAC single-season rushing record of 1,915 yards in 2002.
Hammock starred as a running back at Northern Illinois and ranks ninth on Northern Illinois’ all-time rushing list with 2,432 career yards, along with 12 100-yard rushing performances in 32 games.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
A two-time Huskie captain and first team All-MAC selection in both 2000 and 2001, Hammock became NIU’s first-ever first-team College Sports Information Directors of America
(CoSIDA) Academic All-America pick and first-team Academic All-America repeater. He
was also the runner up for the Playboy Anson Mount National Scholar-Athlete Award (200102).
Hammock starred as a running back at Northern Illinois and ranks ninth on Northern Illinois’ all-time rushing list with 2,432 career yards, along with 12 100-yard rushing performances in 32 games.
As a prep, Hammock was the Fort Wayne Area Athlete of the Year and led the Summit Athletic Conference in rushing (1,775 yards) and scoring (28 TDs) along with being a first
team all-area and all-state selection in football and wrestling.
58 | Minnesota Football
Hammock At A Glance
Born
July 7, 1981
Hometown
Fort Wayne, Ind.
High School
Bishop Luers
Alma Mater
Northern Illinois, 2002 (B.S.)
Wisconsin, 2004 (M.S.)
Family
wife, Cheynnitha
College Coaching Experience
2007Minnesota Running Backs
2007
NFL Fellowship – Minnesota Vikings (summer)
2005-06
Northern Illinois Running Backs
2004
Wisconsin Graduate Asst. (Offensive Line)
2003
Wisconsin Admin. Asst. (RBs)/Quality Control
Recruiting Areas
Minnesota (Southeast); Indianapolis; South Florida; National
Running Backs
Bowl Games Coached [5]
2009 Insight Bowl (Minnesota)
2008 Insight Bowl (Minnesota)
2006 Poinsettia Bowl (Northern Illinois)
2004 Outback Bowl (Wisconsin)
2003 Music City Bowl (Wisconsin)
Notable Players Coached
Garrett Wolfe (Northern Illinois • NFL)
A.J. Harris (Northern Illinois • NFL)
Coaching Staff
Jeff Horton
Co-Offensive Coordinator • Quarterbacks • First Season
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Comes to Minnesota after coaching for four seasons in the National Football League.
Has 22 years of collegiate coaching experience, including six years as a head coach.
Tutored No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick Matthew Stafford with the Detroit Lions during the
2009 season. The rookie starter passed for more than 2,000 yards and completed 53.3 percent of his passes.
Horton At A Glance
Born
July 13, 1957
Hometown
Arlington, Texas
Coached under head coaches Jim Schwartz (Detroit), Scott Linehan (St. Louis) and Jim
Haslett (St. Louis) during his four years in the NFL.
High School
Sam Houston High School
Coached Wisconsin’s quarterbacks from 1999-2005. During Horton’s tenure, the Badgers
won the 1999 Big Ten Championship and the Rose Bowl following the 1999 season.
Alma Mater
Nevada, 1981
While with the Badgers, Horton was instrumental in the development of quarterback Brooks
Bollinger, who led Wisconsin to a 30-12 record as a starting quarterback over four seasons.
Family
wife, Teri
Quarterbacks who played under Horton at Wisconsin hold the first-, second- and fourth-best
career passing totals in Badger history.
Both Bollinger and Jim Sorgi were selected in the NFL Draft after playing at Wisconsin
under Horton.
Wisconsin set school single-season records for passing twice (2001, 2003) during Horton’s tenure.
Earned Big West Coach of the Year honors in 1994 as the head coach at UNLV. Horton led
the Rebels to a conference title and a Las Vegas Bowl championship that season.
As head coach at Nevada, Horton’s offense led the nation in 1993.
As an assistant coach at Nevada, he helped lead the Wolf Pack to Big Sky Conference
Championships in 1985 and 1986.
Began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Minnesota in 1984 under then-head
coach Lou Holtz.
Coaching Experience
2010Minnesota Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
2009
Detroit Lions Quarterbacks
2008
St. Louis Rams Assistant Offensive Line
2006-07
St. Louis Rams Special Assistant/Offense
1999-2005
Wisconsin Quarterbacks
1994-98
UNLV Head Coach
1993
Nevada Head Coach
1992
Nevada Wide Receivers
1990-91
UNLV Assistant Head Coach
1985-89
Nevada Assistant Coach
1984
Minnesota Graduate Assistant
Recruiting Areas
Minnesota (East Metro); Chicago; Texas (Fort Worth/Arlington);
National Quarterbacks
Bowl Games Coached [8]
2005 Capital One Bowl (Wisconsin)
2004 Outback Bowl (Wisconsin)
2003 Music City Bowl (Wisconsin)
2002 Alamo Bowl (Wisconsin)
2000 Sun Bowl (Wisconsin)
1999 Rose Bowl (Wisconsin)
1994 Las Vegas Bowl (UNLV)
1992 Las Vegas Bowl (Nevada)
Notable Players Coached
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions • NFL Draft No. 1 overall selection)
Marc Bulger (St. Louis Rams)
Brooks Bollinger (Wisconsin • NFL)
Jim Sorgi (Wisconsin • NFL)
Jon Denton (UNLV)
Chris Vargas (Nevada)
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Coaching Staff
Ronnie Lee
Co-Defensive Coordinator • Defensive Backs • Fourth Season
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Promoted to co-defensive coordinator following the 2008 season.
Coached cornerback Traye Simmons to Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors in 2009, marking back-to-back conference honors for Simmons.
Under Lee’s tutelage, Simmons finished No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 5 in the nation in
passes defended (1.38 per game) in 2008. Cornerback Marcus Sherels was No. 3 in the Big
Ten and No. 25 in the nation (1.08 per game) as well.
Simmons earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2008, while safety Kyle Theret was an
honorable mention selection.
Minnesota finished No. 11 in the nation with 31 turnovers gained in 2008. Gopher defensive backs accounted for 15 of those 31 turnovers either by interception or fumble recovery.
Under Lee’s coaching, Minnesota safety Dom Barber earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and the media in 2007. Barber ranked ninth in the Big Ten in
total tackles (100) that season and was a sixth-round choice of the Houston Texans in the
2008 NFL Draft.
Lee’s unit played a major role in Michigan finishing the 2006 campaign ranked 10th nationally in overall defense and 15th in scoring defense. The Wolverines also ranked third
in the Big Ten in punt return average and 35th nationally.
Under the tutelage of Lee, Wolverine cornerback Leon Hall was selected first-team All-Big
Ten by both the coaches and the media in 2006. Hall was one of only two players chosen
unanimously by both the coaches and media.
As defensive backs coach at Wisconsin between 2003-05, Lee coached safety Jim Leonhard
to first-team All-Big Ten and All-America honors in 2003 and 2004. Cornerback Scott Starks
also earned All-Big Ten First Team honors in 2004. Leonhard also tied Jamar Fletcher for the
most career interceptions at Wisconsin with 21.
Helped the Badgers to three consecutive bowl games - the 2003 Music City Bowl, 2005
Outback Bowl and 2006 Capital One Bowl.
As defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at San Jose State from 2001-02, enabled the Spartans to rank third nationally in interceptions (23) and fourth in turnovers
gained (38). Lee was also the only coach who had three players ranked among the top 100
nationally in interceptions in 2002.
While working with the defensive backs at Colorado State (1993-2000), helped coach Rams
to five conference titles and aided in the Rams leading the nation in turnover margin during the 1997 season.
At CSU, he coached Greg Myers, the winner of the 1995 Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's
best defensive back, and Ray Jackson, who set a school record with 18 career interceptions.
Was a member of the Miami Hurricanes' 1989 national championship staff.
Twelve of Lee’s players have played in the NFL, including most recently, Dom Barber, who
was a sixth round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.
Lee has been involved in 14 bowl games during his career, one as a player at Washington
State (1988 Aloha Bowl) and 13 as an assistant coach.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
A four-year letterman at defensive back (1985-88) at Washington State and led the Pac10 Conference in fumbles forced in 1986.
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Lee At A Glance
Born
May 22, 1966
Hometown
Tulare, Calif.
High School
Tulare Union
Alma Mater
Washington State, 1989
Family
wife, Eileen;
son, Jamison, Christopher; daughters, Aubree, Kayla, Madison
Coaching Experience
2009Minnesota Co-Defensive Coordinator/DBs
2007-08
Minnesota Defensive Backs
2006
Michigan Secondary
2003-05
Wisconsin Defensive Backs
2001-02
San Jose State Defensive Coord./Defensive Backs
1993-2000
Colorado State Defensive Backs
1992
Idaho Defensive Backs
1991
Portland State Defensive Backs/Special Teams
1989-90
Miami (Fla.) Graduate Assistant
NFL Summer Fellowships
2004 - Baltimore Ravens; 2000 - Chicago Bears; 1994-95 - Denver
Broncos
Recruiting Areas
Minnesota (Southwest); West Coast; California; Arizona; California
Junior Colleges; National Defensive Backs
Bowl Games Coached [13]
2009 Insight Bowl (Minnesota), 2008 Insight Bowl (Minnesota),
2007 Rose Bowl (Michigan), 2006 Capital One Bowl (Wisconsin),
2005 Outback Bowl (Wisconsin), 2003 Music City Bowl (Wisconsin),
2000 Liberty Bowl (Colorado State), 1999 Liberty Bowl (Colorado
State), 1997 Holiday Bowl (Colorado State), 1995 Holiday Bowl
(Colorado State), 1994 Holiday Bowl (Colorado State), 1991 Cotton
Bowl (Miami), 1990 Sugar Bowl (Miami)
Notable Players Coached
Jason Craft (Colorado State • NFL)
James Fuller (Portland State • NFL)
Leon Hall (Michigan • NFL)
John Howell (Colorado State • NFL)
Ray Jackson (Colorado State • NFL)
Jim Leonhard (Wisconsin • NFL)
Greg Myers (Colorado State • NFL)
Eric Olson (Colorado State • NFL)
Scott Starks (Wisconsin • NFL)
Dexter Wynn (Colorado State • NFL)
Rashied Davis (San Jose State • NFL)
Dom Barber (Minnesota • NFL)
Coaching Staff
Derek Lewis
Tight Ends • Assistant Special Teams • Fourth Season
Tutored Nick Tow-Arnett to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors following the 2009 season. Tow-Arnett ranked No. 2 on the team with 37 receptions for 505 yards and three scores.
Lewis At A Glance
Gopher tight ends averaged more than 13 yards per reception in 2009.
Born
April 3, 1977
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Tight ends were a prominent part of the Gopher offense in 2008. Jack Simmons was second on the team in receptions with 36. As a group, Minnesota tight ends hauled in 46 receptions for 542 yards and three TDs in 2008.
Simmons went on to sign a free-agent contract with the New York Jets following the 2008
season.
High School
St. Augustine
Minnesota’s tight ends averaged 11.8 yards per reception in 2008.
Alma Mater
Texas, 1998
Gopher tight ends accounted for 30 receptions and 351 yards in 2007, part of the secondbest single-season passing mark (2,949 yards) in Miinnesota history.
Family
wife, Adonis
Came to Minnesota from North Texas where he served as defensive ends coach following
the 2006 season. From 2005-06, he worked at Texas as a graduate assistant, where he was
part of the staff that captured the 2005 BCS national championship.
College Coaching Experience
2007Minnesota Tight Ends/Asst. Special Teams
2007 (Jan.)
North Texas Defensive Ends
2005-06
Texas Graduate Assistant
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
Hometown
New Orleans, La.
Spent two seasons as a member of the St. Louis Rams (1999-2000) and was part of the
Super Bowl XXXIV championship team.
A four-year letterman at Texas from 1995-98, earning All-Big 12 honors in 1998 and being
named Consistent Offensive Player and Outstanding Tight End for the Longhorns that same
season.
He hauled in 18 catches for 236 yards and six touchdowns in a senior campaign at Texas
that was highlighted by his 61-yard reception on fourth and inches that helped seal the
1996 Big 12 Championship game for the Longhorns.
Recruiting Areas
Minnesota (West Central); North Florida, Louisiana; Georgia;
National Tight Ends
Bowl Games Coached [4]
2009 Insight (Minnesota)
2008 Insight (Minnesota)
2006 Alamo Bowl (Texas)
2006 Rose Bowl (Texas)
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Coaching Staff
Steve Watson
Wide Receivers • First Season
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Spent eight seasons on the coaching staff of the National Football League’s Denver Broncos, following a highly-successful playing career with the organization.
Most recently held the title of associate head coach with the Broncos from 2007-08, under
former head coach Mike Shanahan.
Served as Denver’s wide receivers coach from 2003-06.
During his time as the Broncos’ wide receivers coach, he coached three different players
to a total of four 1,000-yard seasons. Rod Smith (2004, 2005), Ashley Lelie (2004) and
Javon Walker (2006) all had 1,000-yard seasons under Watson’s tutelage.
The Broncos ranked No. 6 in the NFL in passing offense in 2004, with Watson coaching the
receivers. The 3,999 yards passing Denver tallied that season was fourth-most in franchise history.
The Denver offense ranked in the top 10 in the NFL for total offense in three of the four
years that Watson coached the receivers.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
Played for Denver for nine seasons as a wide receiver and was one of the most popular
players in team history.
Was named to the NFL Pro Bowl in 1981 and played in Super Bowls XXI (1986) and XXII
(1987).
Recorded three 1,000-yard receiving seasons during his career (1981, 1983, 1984). In
1981, he tallied career-best numbers for receiving yardage (1,244), touchdowns (13) and
yards per reception (20.7). Grabbed a single-seaosn best 69 catches in 1984.
Finished his career with 16 100-yard receiving games. Also had a streak of 49 games with
at least one reception during his career.
Was a four-year letterman for Temple and played in the East-West Shrine Game to close
out his college career.
Also earned three letters and won two conference titles as a long jumper on the Temple
track and field team.
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Watson At A Glance
Born
May 28, 1957
Hometown
Wilmington, Del.
High School
St. Mark’s
Alma Mater
Temple, 1979
Family
wife, Pam
children, Brittany (23), Stephen Ross Jr. (21), Rachel (20)
NFL Coaching Experience
2007-08
Denver Broncos Associate Head Coach
2003-06
Denver Broncos Wide Receivers
2001-02
Denver Broncos Defensive Assistant
Recruiting Areas
Minnesota (Metro); Michigan; Colorado; National Wide Receivers
Notable Players Coached
Rod Smith (Denver Broncos)
Javon Walker (Denver Broncos)
Ashley Lelie (Denver Broncos)
Coaching Staff
Mark Hill
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach • Fourth Season
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Six student-athletes earned All-Big Ten honors following his third season with the Gophers.
That total included back-to-back first-team choice Eric Decker.
Four Gophers were invited to the NFL Combine -- Decker, Lee Campbell, Simoni Lawrence
and Nate Triplett -- following the 2009 season.
Six student-athletes earned All-Big Ten honors after the 2008 season. That total included
two first-team choices -- defensive end Willie VanDeSteeg and wide receiver Eric Decker.
Saw four student-athletes earn All-Big Ten honors following his first season at Minnesota.
Also coached four Gophers who signed NFL contracts following the 2007 season.
In his fourth season as the Gophers’ head strength and conditioning coach after spending
three seasons (2004-06) as the associate director of performance enhancement at Arizona.
Worked with Antoine Cason during his tenure at Arizona. Cason went on to becomd a firstround NFL Draft pick and won the 2007 Thorpe Award as the nation’s best collegiate defensive back.
Coached three Freshman All-Americans and nine NFL Draft selections at Arizona.
Began his collegiate coaching career at Oklahoma in 2000 as an assistant strength and
conditioning coach prior to his job with the Wildcats.
While at OU, Hill helped the Sooners to four consecutive Top 10 finishes, including a 13-0
record and national championship in 2000. Sooners also won Big 12 titles in 2000 and
2002.
Coached 13 All-Americans, 28 NFL draft picks (including six first-round choices), and recipients of the Butkus, Heisman, Lombardi, Nagurski, O’Brien and Thorpe awards at Oklahoma from 2000-03.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
Was a three-year starting wide receiver for Tennessee-Chattanooga, leading the Mocs and
finishing second in the league in receiving in 1998, while also earning first team All-Southern Conference honors.
Had 53 receptions for 683 yards and two scores in 1998 and also returned 12 kickoffs for
279 yards. He finished his career with 100 catches for 1,329 yards.
Hill At A Glance
Born
August 16, 1977
Hometown
Lanett, Ala.
High School
Lanett
Alma Mater
Tennessee-Chattanooga, 1999
Family
wife, Alesha;
son, Markieus
College Coaching Experience
2007Minnesota Head Strength & Conditioning
2004-06
Arizona Assoc. Director of Performance Enhancement
2000-03
Oklahoma Assistant Strength & Conditioning
Bowl Games Coached [6]
2009 Insight (Minnesota)
2008 Insight (Minnesota)
2004 Sugar Bowl (Oklahoma)
2003 Rose Bowl (Oklahoma)
2002 Cotton Bowl (Oklahoma)
2001 Orange Bowl (Oklahoma)
Notable Players Coached
Eric Decker (Minnesota)
Willie VanDeSteeg (Minnesota • NFL)
Dom Barber (Minnesota • NFL)
Mark Clayton (Oklahoma • NFL)
Quentin Griffin (Oklahoma • NFL)
Tommie Harris (Oklahoma • NFL)
Teddy Lehman (Oklahoma • NFL)
Derrick Strait (Oklahoma • NFL)
Roy Williams (Oklahoma • NFL)
Andre Woolfolk (Oklahoma • NFL)
Antoine Cason (Arizona • NFL)
Nick Folk (Arizona • NFL)
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Coaching Staff
Will Peoples
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach • Fourth Season
In his fourth season on the Minnesota staff as an assistant strength and conditioning
coach, making his second stop at a Big Ten institution.
Peoples At A Glance
Coached six Minnesota players who earned All-Big Ten honors following the 2008 season.
Born
September 6, 1981
Saw four Minnesota student-athletes sign with NFL teams after his first season with the
program. Also coached four Gophers who earned All-Big Ten honors in 2007.
Hometown
Round Rock, Texas
Worked as an assistant with the strength and conditioning program at Iowa in 2006.
High School
Humble
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
Prior to his coaching career, Peoples was a wide receiver at Oklahoma and a member of
three OU teams that claimed Big 12 titles. He was honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2002
and a member of the 2004 Academic All-Big 12 Team.
His receiving yardage total in 2002 ranks 13th-best for a single season at Oklahoma and
he also ranks in the Sooners’ top 20 in career receiving yards.
Tied the Big 12 Championship game record with eight receptions in the 2003 title game.
Competed in four straight bowl games (2002 Cotton Bowl, the 2003 Rose Bowl, the 2004
Sugar Bowl and the 2005 Orange Bowl) after redshirting in 2000 when the Sooners posted
a 13-0 record and earned the national title following a win in the 2001 Orange Bowl.
Played in the national championship game at OU his final two seasons before signing a free
agent contract with the Buffalo Bills following his collegiate career.
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Alma Mater
Oklahoma, 2005
Family
wife, Leah
Coaching Experience
2007Minnesota Assistant Strength & Conditioning
2006
Iowa Assistant Strength & Conditioning
Bowl Games Coached [3]
2009 Insight Bowl (Minnesota)
2008 Insight Bowl (Minnesota)
2006 Alamo Bowl (Iowa)
Notable Players Coached
Eric Decker (Minnesota)
Willie VanDeSteeg (Minnesota • NFL)
Marshal Yanda (Iowa • NFL)
Scott Chandler (Iowa • NFL)
Mike Elgin (Iowa • NFL)
Coaching Staff
Dan O’Brien
Director of Football Operations • Third Season
In his third season with the Minnesota program after spending nearly six years as director
of athletics at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn.
O’Brien At A Glance
Also serves as the Director of High School Relations for the Gopher football program.
Born
May 16, 1963
Led Hamline athletic department which saw its number of student-athletes competing in
the postseason rise from one to 121 during his tenure.
Hometown
Winthrop, Minn.
Under O’Brien’s leadership, 23 Hamline teams qualified for MIAC or national postseason
play or finished the season in the top four in the conference.
High School
Winthrop
Served at Concordia-St. Paul from 1995-2002 in capacities which included head football
coach and director of athletics.
Alma Mater
St. Thomas, 1987
Instrumental in taking Golden Bears from NAIA level to NCAA Division II.
Family
wife, Chris;
daughter, Brittany; sons, Shay, Casey
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Led Concordia-St. Paul to its first two football wins as a member of NCAA Division II.
Began tenure at Concordia as assistant head football coach. Served as head coach in 1999
and 2000, while also working as director of athletics.
Has worked at the NAIA, NCAA Division III, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division I levels.
Was named head coach at Bemidji High School in 1993.
Began coaching career as an assistant at Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School in 1987.
Served as an assistant coach at Lakeville High School, beginning in 1989.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
Coaching/Administrative Experience
2008Minnesota Director of Football Operations
2002-07
Hamline University Director of Athletics
1999-2002
Concordia-St. Paul Director of Athletics
1999-2000
Concordia-St. Paul Head Football Coach
1995-1999
Concordia-St. Paul Assistant Head Football Coach
1993-1995
Bemidji High School Head Football Coach
1989-1993
Lakeville High School Assistant Coach
1987-1989
Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School Asst. Coach
Earned All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors as a defensive back at
the University of St. Thomas.
Played for St. Thomas for three seasons, serving as a team captain during his final two
years.
Earned all-conference honors at Normandale Community College and played in the Midwest
Bowl.
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Coaching Staff
Dan Berezowitz
Recruiting Coordinator • Fourth Season
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Plays a crucial role in recruiting, helping Minnesota secure solid recruiting classes in
each of the past three seasons.
Performed a major role in Minnesota’s 14th-rated signing class in 2008 as ranked by recruiting expert Tom Lemming. Manages all aspects of recruiting for the Gopher program.
Joined the Minnesota staff as recruiting coordinator after spending the previous six seasons at Arizona, including his last four as the Wildcats’ recruiting coordinator.
Served as the director of personnel and research for the Wildcats from 2005-06 and
played a key role in consecutive Top 20 recruiting classes from 2005-06. Berezowitz
managed all aspects of the football recruiting process for Arizona and worked with operations in regard to compliance issues in recruiting and other office operations.
Spent his first two seasons at Arizona as director of football operations for John Mackovic from 2001-02.
Worked for Mack Brown at both North Carolina and Texas, serving as the Tar Heels director of video operations and football center director from 1994-97 before following Brown
to Texas as the Longhorns director of football operations from 1998-99.
Began his collegiate coaching and administrative career at his alma mater, WisconsinWhitewater as an assistant coach from 1992-93. The Warhawks advanced to the NCAA
Playoffs in 1990 and 1992.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
Was a four-year letterwinner at quarterback for UW-Whitewater from 1988-91.
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Berezowitz At A Glance
Born
July 25, 1970
Hometown
Woodstock, Ill.
High School
Whitewater
Alma Mater
Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1994
Family
wife, Jane;
sons, Bryan, Brayden, Zachary, Jordan; daughter, Alexa Grace
College Coaching/Administrative Experience
2007Minnesota Recruiting Coordinator
2003-06
Arizona Recruiting Coordinator
2001-02
Arizona Director of Football Operations
1998-99
Texas Director of Football Operations
1994-97
North Carolina Video Operations/
Football Center Director
1992-93
Wisconsin-Whitewater Assistant Coach
Bowl Games
2009 Insight Bowl (Minnesota), 2008 Insight Bowl (Minnesota), 1998
Cotton Bowl (Texas), 1997 Gator Bowl (North Carolina), 1996 Gator
Bowl (North Carolina), 1995 Carquest Bowl (North Carolina), 1994
Sun Bowl (North Carolina)
Coaching Staff
Josh Sternquist
Daryl Agpalsa
Josh Sternquist is in his third season as assistant recruiting coordinator at the University of Minnesota. He has assisted the Gophers in recruiting their last three signing classes, which have
garnered much national attention.
Sternquist also assists the Director of Football Operations in
day-to-day operations and other areas such as away game travel
and post-season bowl appearances.
Prior to arriving in Minneapolis, Sternquist was the football
and recruiting operations assistant at Wisconsin for four years.
He assisted in all recruiting functions, football camps, team
travel and operations. He began his career in intercollegiate athletics as an operations intern for Wisconsin Athletics in 2004.
Sternquist also worked for Wisconsin head football coach Barry
Alvarez from 2004-06.
Sternquist, a native of Belvidere, Ill., is a 2004 graduate of
Wisconsin-Whitewater with a degree in physical education. He
was a three-year starter at defensive back and a four-time WIAC
Defensive Player of the Week. He finished his career tied for
fourth all-time at Whitewater in career interceptions.
A native of Belvidere, Ill., Sternquist was a three-year letterman and unanimous all-conference selection in the NIC-9 as
a defensive back.
Sternquist and his wife Kalen are the parents of a daughter, Maggie.
Daryl Agpalsa is an offensive graduate assistant with the Gophers.
Agpalso came to Minnesota from Hamline University in St.
Paul, Minn., where he spent three seasons as an assistant
coach, working with the offensive line. Prior to working at Hamline, Agpalsa held a similar position with Linfield College in
McMinnville, Ore. He coached the offensive linemen at Linfield
for four seasons. During his tenure, Linfield won the 2004 NCAA
Division III National Championship and won three conference
championships.
Before he joined the staff at Linfield, Agpalsa was an education assistant at Newberg High School in Newberg, Ore.
Agpalsa was a standout offensive lineman for Linfield College and graduated from Linfield in 2002. He played on three
conference championship teams and made two NCAA D-III Playoff appearances. Agpalsa was named a consensus Division III
All-America selection in 2002 and was a three-time all-conference selection. He was a four-year starter and letterwinner.
Assistant Recruiting Coordinator
Jesse Nelson
Defensive Graduate Assistant
Jesse Nelson is in his first season as a defensive graduate assistant with the Gophers.
Nelson comes to Minnesota after serving as an offensive
graduate assistant at the University of South Dakota for one season. He served as the Coyotes’ running back coach during that
time.
He also has coaching experience with the Jeff Trickey Quarterback and Leadership Camps and Minnetonka Youth Football.
Nelson is a 2009 graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. At Concordia, Nelson was a four-year letterwinner
and started at quarterback for three seasons. He was a two-time
All-MIAC selection, a two-time team offensive MVP and a threetime Academic All-Conference selection. Nelson also served as
a team captain during his playing career with Concordia.
Jordan Gigli
Offensive Graduate Assistant
Tony Sorrentino
Offensive Quality Control
Anthony Sorrentino is in his second season in charge of offensive
quality control with the Golden Gophers.
Sorrentino served as an assistant football coach at Montville
(N.J.) Township High School last season, working with tight ends
and defensive ends. He was an assistant coach, working with
linebackers, long snappers and the scout offense, at The College of New Jersey in 2007.
Sorrentino also has high school football coaching experience at West Essex High School in Caldwell, N.J. and Morristown
(N.J.) Beard High School. He also coached lacrosse at the high
school level for five seasons. Sorrentino also has experience with
two NFL squads, completing internships with the Baltimore
Ravens in 2007 and the Houston Texans in 2002 and 2003.
As a collegiate football player at The College of New Jersey,
Sorrentino was a four-year letterwinner and earned Honorable
Mention All-New Jersey Athletic Conference honors. Sorrentino
played football, basketball and lacrosse all four of his years at
Mountain Lakes High School. He earned all-state honors as a
defensive back in football, while he was an honorable mention
all-conference honoree in basketball and was honorable mention all-state in lacrosse.
Defensive Quality Control
Jordan Gigli is in his fourth season in charge of defensive quality control for the Golden Gophers.
Gigli started his coaching career as defensive line coach
and recruiting coordinator at Tri-State (Ind.) University in 2003.
He would later serve on the Western Illinois staff as assistant
defensive line coach in 2004 and assistant offensive line coach
in 2005. Gigli moved on to Wittenberg (Ohio) University as defensive line coach and strength and conditioning coordinator in
2006, helping Wittenberg capture the NCAC Championship and
reach the NCAA Division III playoffs for the first time since 2001.
He helped Wittenberg rank first in the conference in scoring defense (13.7 ppg), rushing defense (70.1 ypg), and total defense
(242.9 ypg) last season.
A native of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Gigli was a four-year letterwinner (1999-2002) and three-year starting defensive tackle at TriState. He was also a two-time first-team all-conference selection
and helped lead TSU to their first conference championship in
school history in 2001. Gigli graduated from Tri-State in 2003
with a degree in business administration.
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Support Staff
Ed Lochrie
Chris Ashton
Adam Buchalski
Dr. J. Patrick Smith
Adam Myers
Emily Lussenhop
Head Football Trainer
Assistant Football
Trainer
Assistant Football
Trainer
Team Physician
Orthopedics
Assistant Equipment
Manager
Assistant to the
Head Coach
Andy Seeley
Garry Bowman
Mike Schaaf
Greg Davis
Chris Elrod
Chris McNelley
Derek Hillestad
Jeff Seifriz
Associate Athletic
Communications Dir.
Director of Athletic
Communications
Director of Video
Services
Assistant Director
of Video Services
Director of Football
Academic Advising
Academic Counselor
TCF Bank Stadium
Director of Operations
Director of
Athletic Facilities
Betsi Sherman
Jason LaFrenz
Brent Holck
Aaron Borland
Joey Hueber
Eddie Schauer
Brian Deutsch
Lauren Henderson
Marketing
Asst. Athletics Director
Marketing/Ticketing
Ticket Manager
Recruiting Assistant
Recruiting Assistant
Recruiting Assistant
Recruiting Assistant
Recruiting Assistant
Kristy Hueber
Rachel Lee
Ashley Stewart
Loree Patel
Agathe Panaretos
Shawn Kostich
Student Assistant
Student Assistant
Student Assistant
Student Assistant
Student Assistant
Student Assistant
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2009 Season Review
Records
Troy Stoudermire celebrates during Minnesota’s 42-34 win over Michigan State on October 31.
69 | Minnesota Football
2009 Statistics
OVERALL: 6-7 (HOME: 4-3, ROAD: 2-3, NEUTRAL: 0-1)
BIG TEN CONFERENCE: 3-5 (HOME: 2-2, ROAD: 1-3)
2009 RESULTS/ATTENDANCE
DATE
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Dec.
5
12
19
26
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
31
OPPONENT [TV]
at Syracuse [ESPN2]
Air Force [BTN]
California [ESPN}
at Northwestern [BTN]
Wisconsin [ESPN]
Purdue [ESPN2]
at Penn State [ABC]
at Ohio State [ESPN]
Michigan State [BTN]
Illinois [BTN]
South Dakota State [BTN]
at Iowa [ESPN]
vs. Iowa State [NFL Network]
RESULT
W
W
L
W
L
W
L
L
W
L
W
L
L
SCORE
23-20 OT
20-13
21-35
35-24
28-31
35-20
0-20
7-38
42-34
32-35
16-13
0-12
13-14
TEAM STATISTICS
SCORING
Points Per Game
FIRST DOWNS
Rushing
Passing
Penalty
RUSHING YARDAGE
Yards gained rushing
Yards lost rushing
Rushing Attempts
Average Per Rush
Average Per Game
TDs Rushing
PASSING YARDAGE
Comp-Att-Int
Average Per Pass
Average Per Catch
Average Per Game
TDs Passing
TOTAL OFFENSE
Total Plays
Average Per Play
Average Per Game
KICK RETURNS: #-Yards
PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards
INT RETURNS: #-Yards
KICK RETURN AVERAGE
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
INT RETURN AVERAGE
FUMBLES-LOST
PENALTIES-Yards
Average Per Game
PUNTS-Yards
Average Per Punt
Net punt average
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game
3RD-DOWN Conversions
3rd-Down Pct
4TH-DOWN Conversions
4th-Down Pct
SACKS BY-Yards
MISC YARDS
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS
ON-SIDE KICKS
RED-ZONE SCORES
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS
PAT-ATTEMPTS
70 | Minnesota Football
MINNESOTA
272
20.9
207
74
121
12
1293
1668
375
430
3.0
99.5
13
2691
199-385-16
7.0
13.5
207.0
15
3984
815
4.9
306.5
57-1291
9-132
12-158
22.6
14.7
13.2
20-13
80-678
52.2
71-3040
42.8
38.7
28:55
61/179
34%
5/15
33%
22-164
79
33
13-17
0-0
35-44 80%
23-44 52%
31-31 100%
OPPONENTS
309
23.8
252
105
134
13
1972
2307
335
513
3.8
151.7
19
2827
233-401-12
7.0
12.1
217.5
15
4799
914
5.3
369.2
46-1109
29-190
16-162
24.1
6.6
10.1
26-16
74-606
46.6
62-2406
38.8
34.7
31:05
87/196
44%
7/13
54%
40-254
0
37
17-24
0-1
31-38 82%
21-38 55%
36-37 97%
SITE
Syracuse, N.Y.
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
Evanston, Ill.
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
University Park, Pa.
Columbus, Ohio
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium
Iowa City, Iowa
Sun Devil Stadium
SCORE BY QUARTERS
MINNESOTA
OPPONENTS
ATTEND.
48,617
50,805
50,805
22,091
50,805
50,805
107,981
105,011
50,805
50,805
50,805
70,585
45,090
1st
57
67
2nd
59
101
3rd
58
80
4th
95
61
OT
3
0
Total
272
309
Gain
395
393
309
277
103
17
19
8
3
3
0
0
0
141
1668
2307
Loss Net
19 376
26 367
15 294
12 265
0 103
0
17
6
13
0
8
0
3
0
3
3
-3
9
-9
11 -11
274 -133
375 1293
335 1972
Avg.
3.8
4.2
4.0
5.6
3.6
8.5
2.2
8.0
3.0
3.0
-3.0
-9.0
-1.4
-1.8
3.0
3.8
TD Long YPG
6
29 28.9
2
28 33.4
3
25 24.5
0
28 20.4
1
10
7.9
0
11
1.7
0
9
1.0
0
8
1.0
0
3
0.2
0
3
0.2
0
0 -0.2
0
0 -4.5
0
0 -2.2
1
10 -10.2
13
29 99.5
19
84 151.7
Cmp-Att-Int Pct. Yards
191-367-15 52.0 2582
6-15-1
40.0
62
1-2-0
50.0
7
1-1-0
100.0
40
199-385-16 51.7 2691
233-401-12 58.1 2827
TD Long Avg/G
13 62 198.6
1 16
4.8
1
7
0.9
0 40
3.1
15 62 207.0
15 62 217.5
RUSHING
Player
Bennett, Duane
Whaley, Kevin
Eskridge, DeLeon
Gray, MarQueis
Hoese, Jon
Carpenter, Hayo
Stoudermire, Troy
Lair, Eric
Kuznia, Ben
Allen, Bryant
Green, Brandon
Pittman, David
TEAM
Weber, Adam
Total
Opponents
GP
13
11
12
13
13
10
13
8
13
12
12
2
5
13
13
13
Att.
98
88
74
47
29
2
6
1
1
1
1
1
8
73
430
513
PASSING
Player
Weber, Adam
Gray, MarQueis
Decker, Eric
Haudan, Blake
Total
Opponents
G
13
13
8
13
13
13
Effic.
114.66
83.39
244.40
436.00
114.95
123.68
RECEIVING
Player
Decker, Eric
Tow-Arnett, Nick
Stoudermire, Troy
Green, Brandon
McKnight, Da'Jon
Bennett, Duane
Hoese, Jon
Gray, MarQueis
Allen, Bryant
Eskridge, DeLeon
Carpenter, Hayo
Kuznia, Ben
Theret, Kyle
Lair, Eric
Whaley, Kevin
Total
Opponents
G
8
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
12
12
10
13
13
8
11
13
13
No.
50
37
26
21
17
16
11
6
5
3
2
2
1
1
1
199
233
Yds
758
505
306
293
311
194
87
58
45
18
43
15
40
12
6
2691
2827
Avg
15.2
13.6
11.8
14.0
18.3
12.1
7.9
9.7
9.0
6.0
21.5
7.5
40.0
12.0
6.0
13.5
12.1
TD
5
3
2
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
15
Long
53
38
48
37
53
62
26
21
19
13
25
12
40
12
6
62
62
Avg/G
94.8
38.8
23.5
24.4
23.9
14.9
6.7
4.5
3.8
1.5
4.3
1.2
3.1
1.5
0.5
207.0
217.5
2009 Statistics
TOTAL OFFENSE
INTERCEPTION RETURNS
G
13
13
11
13
12
13
13
10
13
8
8
12
13
12
2
13
13
Player
Weber, Adam
Bennett, Duane
Whaley, Kevin
Gray, MarQueis
Eskridge, DeLeon
Hoese, Jon
Haudan, Blake
Carpenter, Hayo
Stoudermire, Troy
Lair, Eric
Decker, Eric
Allen, Bryant
Kuznia, Ben
Green, Brandon
Pittman, David
Total
Opponents
Plays
440
98
88
62
74
29
1
2
6
1
2
1
1
1
1
815
914
Rush
-133
376
367
265
294
103
0
17
13
8
0
3
3
-3
-9
1293
1972
Pass
2582
0
0
62
0
0
40
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
2691
2827
Total
2449
376
367
327
294
103
40
17
13
8
7
3
3
-3
-9
3984
4799
Avg/G
188.4
28.9
33.4
25.2
24.5
7.9
3.1
1.7
1.0
1.0
0.9
0.2
0.2
-0.2
-4.5
306.5
369.2
SCORING
Player
Ellestad, Eric
Bennett, Duane
Decker, Eric
Tow-Arnett, Nick
Eskridge, DeLeon
Hoese, Jon
Whaley, Kevin
Stoudermire, Troy
Kuznia, Ben
Weber, Adam
Gray, MarQueis
Wilhite, D.L.
Green, Brandon
Triplett, Nate
Sherels, Marcus
Simmons, Traye
McKnight, Da'Jon
Total
Opponents
|-----------PATs-----------|
TD
FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Pts.
0 13-17 31-31 0-0
0 0-0
0
0 70
8
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0 48
5
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0 30
3
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0 18
3
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0 18
2
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0 12
2
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0 12
2
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0 12
1
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0
6
1
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 2-2
0
0
6
1
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0
6
1
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0
6
1
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0
6
1
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0
6
1
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0
6
1
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0
6
0
0-0 0-0 0-0
2 0-0
0
0
4
33 13-17 31-31 0-0
2 2-2
0
0 272
37 17-24 36-37 0-0
0 0-0
0
0 309
PUNT RETURNS
Player
Allen, Bryant
Sherels, Marcus
Cooper, Keanon
TEAM
Kuznia, Ben
Total
Opponents
No.
6
1
1
1
0
9
29
Yds
73
27
29
0
3
132
190
Avg
12.2
27.0
29.0
0.0
0.0
14.7
6.6
TD
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Long
31
27
0
0
3
31
49
Yds
1057
65
27
88
45
9
1291
1109
Avg
24.6
16.2
9.0
29.3
15.0
9.0
22.6
24.1
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Long
71
21
15
41
19
9
71
93
No.
43
4
3
3
3
1
57
46
No.
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
12
16
Yds
5
22
25
45
32
29
0
158
162
Avg
1.7
11.0
12.5
22.5
32.0
29.0
0.0
13.2
10.1
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Long
5
22
25
37
32
29
0
37
44
No.
1
1
1
1
0
4
1
Yds
3
88
52
3
0
146
9
Avg
3.0
88.0
52.0
3.0
0.0
36.5
9.0
TD
0
1
1
1
1
4
0
Long
3
88
52
3
0
88
9
FUMBLE RETURNS
Player
Campbell, Lee
Sherels, Marcus
Triplett, Nate
Wilhite, D.L.
Simmons, Traye
Total
Opponents
ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE
Player
Stoudermire, Troy
Decker, Eric
Bennett, Duane
Tow-Arnett, Nick
Whaley, Kevin
Gray, MarQueis
Eskridge, DeLeon
McKnight, Da'Jon
Green, Brandon
Hoese, Jon
Allen, Bryant
Carpenter, Hayo
Thomas, Jay
Sherels, Marcus
Simmons, Traye
Theret, Kyle
Campbell, Lee
Lawrence, Simoni
Cooper, Keanon
Triplett, Nate
Kuznia, Ben
Lair, Eric
Moen, Barrett
Pittman, David
TEAM
Weber, Adam
Total
Opponents
G
13
8
13
13
11
13
12
13
12
13
12
10
13
10
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
8
13
2
5
13
13
13
Rush
13
0
376
0
367
265
294
0
-3
103
3
17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
8
0
-9
-11
-133
1350
1863
Rec
306
758
194
505
6
58
18
311
293
87
45
43
0
0
0
40
0
0
0
0
15
12
0
0
0
0
2848
3124
PR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
73
0
0
27
0
0
0
0
29
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
179
211
KOR
1057
0
27
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
45
88
65
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
1274
1018
IR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22
45
5
32
29
0
25
0
0
0
0
0
0
247
207
Tot
1376
758
597
505
373
323
312
311
290
190
166
148
65
49
45
45
32
29
29
25
21
20
9
-9
-11
-133
5898
6423
Avg/G
105.8
94.8
45.9
38.8
33.9
24.8
26.0
23.9
24.2
14.6
13.8
14.8
5.0
4.9
3.8
3.5
2.5
2.2
2.2
1.9
1.6
2.5
0.7
-4.5
-2.2
-10.2
453.7
494.1
I20
23
3
26
22
Blkd
0
0
0
2
PUNTING
KICKOFF RETURNS
Player
Stoudermire, Troy
Thomas, Jay
Bennett, Duane
Carpenter, Hayo
Allen, Bryant
Moen, Barrett
Total
Opponents
Player
Theret, Kyle
Sherels, Marcus
Triplett, Nate
Simmons, Traye
Campbell, Lee
Lawrence, Simoni
Royston, Kim
Total
Opponents
Player
Haudan, Blake
Orseske, Dan
Total
Opponents
No.
62
9
71
62
Yds
2639
401
3040
2406
Avg
42.6
44.6
42.8
38.8
Long
63
53
63
60
No.
58
58
66
Yds
3576
3576
4138
Avg
61.7
61.7
62.7
TB
8
8
7
TB
4
1
5
6
FC
21
2
23
23
KICKOFFS
Player
Ellestad, Eric
Total
Opponents
OB Retn
4
4 1109
1 1291
Net YdLn
39.8
41.0
30
28
FIELD GOALS
Player
Ellestad, Eric
FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg Blk
13-17 76.5
0-0
9-9 4-5 0-3 0-0 39 1
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DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
#
30
32
3
21
27
24
Player
Campbell, Lee
Triplett, Nate
Royston, Kim
Lawrence, Simoni
Theret, Kyle
Sherels, Marcus
GP-GS
13-13
13-13
13-13
13-13
13-13
10-9
Solo
70
60
53
56
50
37
Ast
49
45
33
29
23
14
Total
119
105
86
85
73
51
TFL/Yds
11.5-29
5.0-15
1.5-17
8.0-27
2.0-7
1.0-3
Sacks
1.5-8
.
1.0-16
2.0-16
.
.
Int-Yds
1-32
2-25
1-0
1-29
3-5
2-22
PBU
5
5
6
4
4
7
4
55
99
2
15
98
89
51
97
96
35
1
68
93
20
45
90
29
26
33
11
16
6
31
95
48
23
5
37
71
25
1
47
4
43
22
8
85
Cooper, Keanon
McKinley, Cedric
Brown, Garrett
Collado, Ryan
Simmons, Traye
Small, Eric
Moen, Barrett
Tinsley, Gary
Jacobs, Anthony
Kirksey, Brandon
Hoese, Jon
Carter, Michael
Edwards, Jewhan
Onwuachi, Derrick
Thomas, Jay
Klitzke, Bryan
Henderson, Raymond
Salamon, Shady
Rallis, Mike
Sharpe, Rex
Stoudermire, Troy
Kuznia, Ben
Whaley, Kevin
Singletary, Marcus
Wilhite, D.L.
Tow-Arnett, Nick
Eskridge, DeLeon
Johnson, Johnny
Ellestad, Eric
Wills, Jeff
Dandridge, Tim
Green, Brandon
Coleman, Ryan
Carpenter, Hayo
Grant, Ryan
Bennett, Duane
Reeves, Spencer
Lair, Eric
Total
Opponents
13-0
11-9
13-13
12-4
12-11
13-13
13-13
13-0
13-4
11-0
13-9
12-2
12-1
6-0
13-0
12-0
11-0
12-0
3-0
10-0
13-9
13-0
11-2
11-0
11-0
13-13
12-2
7-0
13-0
13-13
8-0
12-5
11-0
10-0
11-0
13-8
9-0
8-0
13-0
13-0
22
19
25
29
20
14
10
9
10
11
6
8
4
7
5
4
4
3
5
4
3
2
3
1
3
3
1
.
1
1
1
1
.
.
1
1
.
.
567
462
21
16
10
5
13
13
12
12
9
5
5
3
4
1
2
3
3
3
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
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.
1
1
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.
1
.
354
338
43
35
35
34
33
27
22
21
19
16
11
11
8
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.
921
800
2.5-9
7.5-21
4.5-11
4.0-22
1.0-3
4.0-20
3.5-10
2.5-9
4.0-28
3.0-11
.
1.0-11
1.5-4
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1.0-3
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3.0-26
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72-286
78.0-344
1.0-3
2.0-11
1.0-3
2.0-16
.
3.0-19
0.5-5
1.0-7
2.0-20
.
.
1.0-11
.
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1.0-3
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3.0-26
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22-164
40-254
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2-45
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QBH
1
1
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2-3
2-52
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1-88
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13
12
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2009 Statistics
TEAM GAME-BY-GAME COMPARISON (MINNESOTA/OPPONENT)
Opponent
Syracuse
AIR FORCE
CALIFORNIA
Northwestern
WISCONSIN
PURDUE
Penn State
Ohio State
MICHIGAN STATE
ILLINOIS
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
Iowa
Iowa State
Opponent
Syracuse
AIR FORCE
CALIFORNIA
Northwestern
WISCONSIN
PURDUE
Penn State
Ohio State
MICHIGAN STATE
ILLINOIS
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
Iowa
Iowa State
Score
23-20
20-13
21-35
35-24
28-31
35-20
0-20
7-38
42-34
32-35
16-13
0-12
13-14
1st Downs
16/15
14/24
14/18
22/23
15/22
14/23
7/21
17/27
17/17
21/16
16/12
13/12
21/22
3rd Down
5-17/1-12
4-11/12-21
4-12/7-15
8-14/9-17
6-14/8-13
3-9/8-15
3-11/11-17
1-10/7-14
10-18/5-12
8-15/9-17
3-16/3-16
4-20/1-13
2-12/6-14
Rushing
5/7
3/18
2/8
12/2
4/11
10/9
2/6
6/16
3/2
8/7
9/4
4/4
6/11
4th Down
0-1/0-0
0-0/2-3
0-1/1-1
0-2/1-1
1-1/0-0
0-0/0-2
0-1/0-0
0-0/1-1
0-0/0-1
1-1/1-1
0-0/1-2
2-6/0-0
1-2/0-1
Passing
10/6
11/5
11/10
10/20
11/10
3/12
4/14
10/9
13/13
10/9
6/8
7/7
15/11
Penalty
1/2
0/1
1/0
0/1
0/1
1/2
1/1
1/2
1/2
3/0
1/0
2/1
0/0
Time Poss
29:31/30:29
26:59/33:01
26:34/33:26
31:45/28:15
25:19/34:41
28:52/31:08
18:01/41:59
28:10/31:50
36:08/23:52
29:58/30:02
34:08/25:52
31:37/28:23
28:51/31:09
Rushes-Yds
32-112/34-90
24-108/66-261
21-37/44-163
42-166/29-64
28-57/49-295
44-207/30-103
18-37/43-177
30-123/49-270
39-89/20-124
36-50/42-113
48-137/27-46
36-48/36-54
32-122/44-212
Margin
0:58
-6:02
-6:52
3:30
-9:22
-2:16
-23:58
-3:40
12:16
0:04
8:16
3:14
-2:18
C-A-I
19-42-1/19-31-1
20-29-0/10-17-0
22-34-3/16-25-0
15-26-1/32-47-1
16-30-1/16-26-1
5-10-2/25-47-2
10-22-1/21-32-0
15-29-2/13-26-1
19-33-1/21-36-1
14-31-1/15-25-0
10-22-1/15-39-2
14-42-1/11-24-1
20-35-1/19-26-2
Yds/Rush
3.5/2.6
4.5/4.0
1.8/3.7
4.0/2.2
2.0/6.0
4.7/3.4
2.1/4.1
4.1/5.5
2.3/6.2
1.4/2.7
2.9/1.7
1.3/1.5
3.8/4.8
Yds/Pass
5.9/5.4
7.6/7.4
6.9/10.1
7.2/6.6
9.0/6.1
7.4/6.4
4.6/9.0
5.6/9.2
12.6/6.6
7.1/9.5
4.3/4.7
3.6/4.9
8.9/8.3
Pass Yds
248/167
219/125
233/252
186/309
271/159
74/299
101/287
163/239
416/236
221/238
94/183
153/117
312/216
Yds/Play
4.9/4.0
6.2/4.7
4.9/6.0
5.2/4.9
5.7/6.1
5.2/5.2
3.5/6.2
4.8/6.8
7.0/6.4
4.0/5.2
3.3/3.5
2.6/2.8
6.5/6.1
Total Plays-Yds
74-360/65-257
53-327/83-386
55-270/69-415
68-352/76-373
58-328/75-454
54-281/77-402
40-138/75-464
59-286/75-509
72-505/56-360
67-271/67-351
70-231/66-229
78-201/60-171
67-434/70-428
Return Yds
167/168
141/90
99/68
153/102
261/67
172/134
45/29
96/94
214/217
177/88
67/236
85/25
50/152
Punting
5-42.6/8-45.9
4-47.0/4-39.5
7-42.1/6-41.7
4-40.2/4-40.8
3-42.3/3-45.0
5-37.8/2-26.0
6-49.8/3-30.0
7-42.0/4-32.2
4-36.0/4-43.5
5-44.2/5-32.6
8-43.9/5-35.4
8-38.8/9-37.7
5-49.6/5-41.8
TOs
2/2
1/1
4/1
1/3
3/3
2/3
1/0
4/1
2/3
2/1
2/4
3/2
2/4
Penalty Yds
10-61/8-68
8-69/2-15
3-34/4-45
1-14/3-15
9-75/5-36
4-45/5-35
5-40/9-76
8-72/5-45
17-157/9-73
3-22/8-80
7-46/5-34
4-34/3-28
1-9/8-56
2009 MINNESOTA STARTING LINEUPS - OFFENSE
Opponent
Syracuse
AIR FORCE
CALIFORNIA
Northwestern
WISCONSIN
PURDUE
Penn State
Ohio State
MICHIGAN STATE
ILLINOIS
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
Iowa
Iowa State
WR
Decker
Decker
Decker
Decker
Decker
Decker
Decker
Decker
McKnight
McKnight
McKnight
McKnight
McKnight
WR
Stoudermire
Green
Gray
Green
Green
Green
Hughes
McKnight
Stoudermire
Green
Green
Allen
Stoudermire
TE
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
Tow-Arnett
LT
Stommes
Alford
Alford
Stommes
Stommes
Alford
Stommes
Alford
Alford
Alford
Alford
Alford
Alford
LG
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
Bunders
C
J. Tow-Arnett
J. Tow-Arnett
J. Tow-Arnett
J. Tow-Arnett
J. Tow-Arnett
Davis
Burris
Burris
Burris
Burris
Burris
Burris
Burris
RG
Carufel
Carufel
Carufel
Burris
Carufel
Carufel
Carufel
Carufel
Carufel
Carufel
Orton
Carufel
Carufel
RT
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
Wills
QB
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
Weber
RB
Bennett
Bennett
Stoudermire
Bennett
Bennett
Bennett
Whaley
Bennett
Bennett
Bennett
Bennett
Whaley
Eskridge
FB/WR
Hoese
Hoese
Hoese
Hoese
Stoudermire
Stoudermire
Hoese
Hoese
Hoese
Hoese
Stoudermire
Stoudermire
Hoese
2009 MINNESOTA STARTING LINEUPS - DEFENSE
Opponent
Syracuse
AIR FORCE
CALIFORNIA
Northwestern
WISCONSIN
PURDUE
Penn State
Ohio State
MICHIGAN STATE
ILLINOIS
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
Iowa
Iowa State
DE
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
Moen
DT
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
DT
Small
Small
Small
Small
Small
Small
Small
Small
Small
Small
Small
Small
Small
DE
McKinley
McKinley
McKinley
McKinley
Jacobs
Jacobs
Jacobs
McKinley
McKinley
McKinley
McKinley
McKinley
McKinley
WLB
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
Triplett
MLB
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
Campbell
SLB
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
CB
Simmons
Simmons
Simmons
Simmons
Simmons
Simmons
Simmons
Simmons
Simmons
Simmons
Carter
Carter
Collado
SAF
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
Theret
SAF
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
Royston
CB
Sherels
Collado
Collado
Sherels
Sherels
Sherels
Sherels
Sherels
Sherels
Sherels
Collado
Collado
Sherels
73 | Minnesota Football
2009 Statistics
MINNESOTA SCORING DRIVES
Opponent
Syracuse
Syracuse
Syracuse
Syracuse
Syracuse
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Cal
Cal
Cal
Northwestern
Northwestern
Northwestern
Northwestern
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
WIsconsin
Purdue
Purdue
Purdue
Purdue
Purdue
Ohio State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
South Dakota State
South Dakota State
South Dakota State
South Dakota State
Iowa State
Iowa State
Iowa State
PLAYS-YDS
2-16
4-43
8-33
14-79
4-7
10-65
TOP
0:10
1:13
2:02
3:48
0:00
3:52
QTR
1
1
3
4
OT
1
CLOCK
14:41
11:48
8:03
0:57
--4:45
SCORING PLAY
Duane Bennett 16-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Troy Stoudermire 7-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Ellestad 26-yard field goal
Eric Ellestad 26-yard field goal
Eric Ellestad 35-yard field goal
Eric Ellestad 34-yard field goal
9-72
--9-64
7-54
2-29
7-77
5-58
4-50
12-78
13-83
3-3
12-56
2-11
12-76
--3-80
8-84
2-2
2-30
5-31
--7-78
1-62
3-28
7-49
5-61
6-73
4-66
9-63
12-73
11-72
9-70
--13-78
7-32
--4-3
6-55
5-69
7-50
4:10
--5:03
3:54
0:31
3:42
2:11
1:50
6:51
6:31
0:17
6:10
0:41
5:35
--0:47
3:57
0:38
0:52
2:13
--3:16
0:26
1:21
3:13
2:20
2:20
2:06
4:10
6:03
5:01
3:36
--5:45
1:51
--1:40
1:53
2:05
2:44
4
4
4
2
2
3
1
2
3
4
4
1
1
2
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
1
1
2
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
1
1
2
4
1
3
3
13:18
11:45
5:13
14:52
0:40
0:29
12:49
7:44
7:16
8:35
1:43
2:54
1:26
2:26
6:50
2:13
6:29
4:36
12:32
10:10
5:38
4:15
14:40
13:13
2:32
12:27
12:40
6:04
7:45
8:57
13:49
9:13
3:05
6:26
3:43
9:04
2:22
8:31
5:22
0:21
DeLeon Eskridge 7-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Nate Triplett 52-yard fumble return (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Ellestad 39-yard field goal
Eric Decker 26-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Decker 12-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
MarQueis Gray 7-yard pass from Eric Decker (Eric Ellestad kick)
Duane Bennett 1-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Duane Bennett 3-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Decker 16-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Duane Bennett 4-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Decker 1-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Ellestad 28-yard field goal
Eric Decker 11-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Ellestad 20-yard field goal
Marcus Sherels 88-yard fumble return (Eric Ellestad kick)
Duane Bennett 1-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
DeLeon Eskridge 1-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
DeLeon Eskridge 1-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Adam Weber 2-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Kevin Whaley 1-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Traye Simmons 47-yard blocked field goal return (Eric Ellestad kick)
Troy Stoudermire 16-yard pass from MarQueis Gray (Eric Ellestad kick)
Duane Bennett 62-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Brandon Green 37-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Nick Tow-Arnett 7-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Duane Bennett 1-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Nick Tow-Arnett 2-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Duane Bennett 59-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Kevin Whaley 5-yard run (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Ellestad 26-yard field goal
Jon Hoese 10-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Jon Hoese 3-yard run (Da’Jon McKnight pass from Adam Weber)
Ben Kuznia 3-yard blocked punt return (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Ellestad 23-yard field goal
Eric Ellestad 26-yard field goal
D.L. Wilhite 3-yard fumble return (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Ellestad 25-yard field goal
Eric Ellestad 36-yard field goal
Nick Tow-Arnett 23-yard pass from Adam Weber (Eric Ellestad kick)
Eric Ellestad 21-yard field goal
74 | Minnesota Football
2009 Statistics
OPPONENT SCORING DRIVES
Opponent
Syracuse
Syracuse
Syracuse
Syracuse
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Cal
Cal
Cal
Cal
Cal
Northwestern
Northwestern
Northwestern
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Purdue
Purdue
Purdue
Purdue
Penn State
Penn State
Penn State
Penn State
Ohio State
Ohio State
Ohio State
Ohio State
Ohio State
Ohio State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
South Dakota State
South Dakota State
South Dakota State
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa State
Iowa State
PLAYS-YDS
4-9
6-63
8-34
8-67
5-28
8-76
20-67
9-80
3-86
10-74
8-72
8-44
19-76
10-75
9-79
11-79
9-59
13-56
9-70
13-85
TOP
1:40
1:53
3:18
3:44
1:58
2:10
4:10
5:09
1:05
4:36
3:45
4:02
8:46
3:17
2:33
4:02
4:23
4:59
3:39
7:03
QTR
1
1
2
3
2
3
4
1
1
2
4
4
1
2
3
3
1
2
3
4
CLOCK
13:01
0:32
7:26
8:03
5:26
2:28
1:03
9:51
7:09
3:47
7:14
2:59
4:03
4:27
4:43
0:06
9:04
11:27
4:33
11:51
SCORING PLAY
Ryan Lichtenstein 23-yard field goal
Mike Williams 29-yard pass from Greg Paulus (Ryan Lichtenstein kick)
Ryan Lichtenstein 42-yard field goal
Delone Carter 1-yard run (Ryan Lichtenstein kick)
Erik Soderberg 20-yard field goal
Kevin Fogler 37-yard pass from Tim Jefferson (Erik Soderberg kick)
Erik Soderberg 31-yard field goal
Jahvid Best 33-yard run (Vince D’Amato kick)
Jahvid Best 2-yard run (Vince D’Amato kick)
Jahvid Best 27-yard run (Vince D’Amato kick)
Jahvid Best 2-yard run (Vince D’Amato kick)
Jahvid Best 2-yard run (Vince D’Amato kick)
Stefan Demos 26-yard field goal
Arby Fields 2-yard run (Stefan Demos kick)
Andrew Brewer 24-yard pass from Mike Kafka (Stefan Demos kick)
Brendan Mitchell 13-yard pass from Mike Kafka (Stefan Demos kick)
John Clay 2-yard run (Philip Welch kick)
Philip Welch 39-yard field goal
John Clay 1-yard run (Philip Welch kick)
Lance Kendricks 5-yard pass from Scott Tolzien (Philip Welch kick)
8-74
14-68
8-54
7-41
5-80
6-32
12-70
12-91
13-85
2-75
3-31
5-22
3-68
4-55
4-3
13-87
3-26
-1-84
3-24
9-52
10-80
--4-44
9-39
8-60
4-8
--13-60
11-68
6-39
6-32
10-71
6-89
3:50
4:50
2:18
2:56
1:22
2:44
4:52
5:46
7:56
0:25
1:17
1:53
1:10
1:49
1:37
6:00
0:55
-0:13
1:38
4:30
5:19
--1:29
2:12
4:03
1:51
--5:13
5:04
2:52
1:52
4:16
1:00
4
1
1
2
4
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
2
3
3
3
4
1
1
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
2
4
2
2
3:00
7:36
4:32
1:40
12:58
8:08
14:55
0:35
1:41
9:47
13:43
6:00
2:59
11:28
7:37
0:15
10:35
14:47
5:03
0:00
8:10
9:41
0:56
3:51
0:01
5:10
14:20
13:25
8:27
9:56
0:52
7:10
4:34
0:23
John Clay 1-yard run (Philip Welch kick)
Carson Wiggs 43-yard field goal
Aaron Valentin 3-yard pass from Joey Elliott (Carson Wiggs kick)
Carson Wiggs 40-yard field goal
Keith Smith 61-yard pass from Joey Elliott (Carson Wiggs kick)
Collin Wagner 47-yard field goal
Collin Wagner 27-yard field goal
Derek Moye 12-yard pass (Collin Wagner kick)
Daryll Clark 1-yard run (Collin Wagner kick)
DeVier Posey 62-yard pass from Terelle Pryor (Aaron Pettrey kick)
Terelle Pryor 15-yard run (Aaron Pettrey kick)
Jordan Hall 11-yard run (Aaron Pettrey kick)
DeVier Posey 57-yard pass from Terelle Pryor (Aaron Pettrey kick)
Jermil Martin 39-yard run (Aaron Pettrey kick)
Aaron Pettrey 44-yard field goal
Brett Swenson 20-yard field goal
B. Linthicum 26-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Brett Swenson kick)
Keshawn Martin 93-yard kickoff return (Brett Swenson kick)
Keshawn Martin 84-yard run (Brett Swenson kick)
Dion Martin from Kirk Cousins (Brett Swenson kick)
Brett Swenson 20-yard field goal
Jeff Cumberland 22-yard pass from Juice Williams (Matt Eller kick)
Terry Hawthorne 44-yard interception return (Matt Eller kick)
Justin Green 2-yard run (Matt Eller kick)
Jason Ford 1-yard run (Matt Eller kick)
Arrelious Benn 4-yard pass from Jacob Charest (Matt Eller kick)
Peter Reifenrath 20-yard field goal
Derek Domino 22-yard interception return
Peter Reifenrath 34-yard field goal
Daniel Murray 30-yard field goal
Brandon Wegher 1-yard run (kick blocked)
Daniel Murray 45-yard field goal
Austen Arnaud 9-yard run (Grant Mahoney kick)
Jake Williams 38-yard pass from Austen Arnaud (Grant Mahoney kick)
75 | Minnesota Football
2009 Superlatives
MINNESOTA INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes
Yards Rushing
TD Rushes
Long Rush
Pass attempts
Pass completions
Yards Passing
TD Passes
Long Pass
Receptions
Yards Receiving
TD Receptions
Rushes
Yards Rushing
TD Rushes
Long Rush
Pass attempts
32
184
5
84
47
Pass completions
Yards Passing
TD Passes
32
309
2
21
89
3
29
42
21
416
5
62
10
183
2
Long Reception
Field Goals
62
3
Long Field Goal
Punts
39
8
Punting Avg
49.8
Long Punt
63
31
Long Punt Return
Long Kickoff Return
71
Tackles
17
Sacks
2.0
Tackles For Loss
3.0
Interceptions
2
Bennett, Duane at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
Bennett, Duane at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
Bennett, Duane at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
Bennett, Duane vs Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
Weber, Adam at Syracuse (Sep 05, 2009)
Weber, Adam vs California (Sep 19, 2009)
Weber, Adam vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Weber, Adam vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Weber, Adam vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Decker, Eric vs Air Force (Sep 12, 2009)
Decker, Eric at Syracuse (Sep 05, 2009)
Decker, Eric vs California (Sep 19, 2009)
Decker, Eric at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
Bennett, Duane vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Tow-Arnett, Nick vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Bennett, Duane vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Ellestad, Eric at Syracuse (Sep 05, 2009)
Ellestad, Eric vs South Dakota St. (Nov 14, 2009)
Ellestad, Eric vs Air Force (Sep 12, 2009)
Haudan, Blake vs South Dakota St. (Nov 14, 2009)
Haudan, Blake at Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
Haudan, Blake at Penn State (Oct 17, 2009)
Haudan, Blake vs South Dakota St. (Nov 14, 2009)
Allen, Bryant at Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
Stoudermire, Troy vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Triplett, Nate vs Air Force (Sep 12, 2009)
Collado, Ryan at Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
Brown, Garrett vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Collado, Ryan at Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
Theret, Kyle vs Iowa State (Dec 31, 2009)
MINNESOTA TEAM GAME HIGHS
Rushes
Yards Rushing
Yards Per Rush
TD Rushes
Pass attempts
48
207
4.7
4
42
Pass completions
Yards Passing
Yards Per Pass
TD Passes
Total Plays
Total Offense
Yards Per Play
Points
Sacks By
22
416
12.6
5
78
505
7.0
42
4
First Downs
Penalties
Penalty Yards
Turnovers
22
17
157
4
Interceptions By
2
vs South Dakota State (Nov 14, 2009)
vs Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
vs Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
vs Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
at Syracuse (Sep 05, 2009)
at Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
vs California (Sep 19, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
at Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
at Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
vs California (Sep 19, 2009)
at Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
vs Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
vs South Dakota State (Nov 14, 2009)
vs Iowa State (Dec 31, 2009)
Long Pass
Receptions
Yards Receiving
TD Receptions
Long Reception
Field Goals
161
2
62
2
Long Field Goal
47
Punts
9
Punting Avg
50.5
Long Punt
60
Long Punt Return
49
Long Kickoff Return
93
Tackles
16
Sacks
4.0
Tackles For Loss
4.0
Interceptions
2
OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS
Rushes
Yards Rushing
Yards Per Rush
TD Rushes
Pass attempts
66
295
6.2
5
47
Pass completions
Yards Passing
Yards Per Pass
TD Passes
32
309
10.1
2
Total Plays
Total Offense
Yards Per Play
Points
Sacks By
First Downs
Penalties
83
509
6.8
38
7
27
9
Penalty Yards
Turnovers
80
4
Interceptions By
76 | Minnesota Football
62
8
Clay, John, Wisconsin (Oct 03, 2009)
Clay, John, Wisconsin (Oct 03, 2009)
Best, Jahvid, California (Sep 19, 2009)
Martin, Keshawn, Michigan St. (Oct 31, 2009)
Kafka, Mike, Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
Elliott, Joey, Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
Kafka, Mike, Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
Kafka, Mike, Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
Kafka, Mike, Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
Elliott, Joey, Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
Pryor, Terrelle, Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
Cousins, Kirk, Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Pryor, Terrelle, Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
Valentin, Aaron, Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
Posey, DeVier, Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
Posey, DeVier, Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
Posey, DeVier, Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
Posey, DeVier, Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
Lichtenstein, R., Syracuse (Sep 05, 2009)
Soderberg, Erik, Air Force (Sep 12, 2009)
Wiggs, Carson, Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
Wagner, Collin, Penn State (Oct 17, 2009)
Swenson, Brett, Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
Reifenrath, Peter, So. Dakota St. (Nov 14, 2009)
Murray, Daniel, Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
Wagner, Collin, Penn State (Oct 17, 2009)
Donahue, Ryan, Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
Nortman, Brad, Wisconsin (Oct 03, 2009)
Anger, Bryan, California (Sep 19, 2009)
S. Montague, South Dakota St. (Nov 14, 2009)
Martin, Keshawn, Michigan St. (Oct 31, 2009)
Angerer, Pat, Iowa (Nov 21, 2009)
Nurse, Clay, Illinois (Nov 07, 2009)
Nurse, Clay, Illinois (Nov 07, 2009)
Mohamed, Mike, California (Sep 19, 2009)
3
vs Air Force (Sep 12, 2009)
vs Wisconsin (Oct 03, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
vs California (Sep 19, 2009)
at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
vs Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
vs California (Sep 19, 2009)
at Northwestern (Sep 26, 2009)
vs Purdue (Oct 10, 2009)
at Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
vs Illinois (Nov 07, 2009)
vs Air Force (Sep 12, 2009)
at Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
at Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
at Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
vs Illinois (Nov 07, 2009)
at Ohio State (Oct 24, 2009)
at Penn State (Oct 17, 2009)
vs Michigan State (Oct 31, 2009)
vs Illinois (Nov 07, 2009)
vs South Dakota State (Nov 14, 2009)
vs Iowa State (Dec 31, 2009)
vs California (Sep 19, 2009)
2009 Longest Plays
25+ YARD PLAYS
Yards
*88
71
*62
*59
54
53
53
*52
48
47
*47
44
42
41
41
40
38
38
38
37
37
*37
36
36
35
34
33
33
33
32
31
30
29
29
29
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
26
*26
25
25
25
25
25
Type
FR
KR
Pass
Pass
KR
Pass
Pass
FR
Pass
Pass
FGR
KR
Pass
KR
KR
Pass
Pass
KR
Pass
KR
INT
Pass
KR
KR
Pass
KR
KR
KR
Pass
INT
PR
Pass
KR
Rush
INT
Rush
KR
KR
Rush
Pass
PR
KR
Pass
KR
KR
Pass
Pass
Rush
Rush
INT
Pass
Pass
Player(s)
Sherels, Marcus
Stoudermire, Troy
Bennett, Duane from Weber, Adam
Bennett, Duane from Weber, Adam
Stoudermire, Troy
Decker, Eric from Weber, Adam
McKnight, Da’Jon from Weber, Adam
Triplett, Nate
Stoudermire, Troy from Weber, Adam
Decker, Eric from Weber, Adam
Simmons, Traye
Stoudermire, Troy
Decker, Eric from Weber, Adam
Carpenter, Hayo
Stoudermire, Troy
Decker, Eric from Weber, Adam
Decker, Eric from Weber, Adam
Stoudermire, Troy
Tow-Arnett, Nick from Weber, Adam
Stoudermire, Troy
Simmons, Traye
Green, Brandon from Weber, Adam
Stoudermire, Troy
Stoudermire, Troy
Decker, Eric from Weber, Adam
Stoudermire, Troy
Stoudermire, Troy
Stoudermire, Troy
Tow-Arnett, Nick from Weber, Adam
Campbell, Lee
Allen, Bryant
Decker, Eric from Weber, Adam
Stoudermire, Troy
Bennett, Duane
Lawrence, Simoni
Whaley, Kevin
Stoudermire, Troy
Carpenter, Hayo
Gray, MarQueis
Green, Brandon from Weber, Adam
Sherels, Marcus
Stoudermire, Troy
Decker, Eric from Weber, Adam
Stoudermire, Troy
Stoudermire, Troy
Hoese, Jon from Weber, Adam
Decker, Eric from Weber, Adam
Gray, MarQueis
Eskridge, DeLeon
Triplett, Nate
Carpenter, Hayo from Weber, Adam
Tow-Arnett, Nick from Weber, Adam
* touchdown scored on play
LONG PLAYS BY THE NUMBERS
Opponent
Wisconsin
Michigan State
Michigan State
Michigan State
Syracuse
Syracuse
Michigan State
Air Force
Michigan State
Purdue
Purdue
Purdue
Penn State
California
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Purdue
Michigan State
Air Force
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Michigan State
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan State
Purdue
Iowa
Syracuse
Illinois
Purdue
South Dakota St
Purdue
Michigan State
Air Force
Ohio State
Northwestern
Syracuse
Syracuse
Air Force
Air Force
Wisconsin
Illinois
California
Ohio State
Air Force
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Air Force
Long Plays By Yards
100+
90-99
80-89
70-79
60-69
50-59
40-49
30-39
20-29
No.
0
0
1
1
1
5
10
16
53
TD
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
Long Plays (20+) By Type
Rushing
Passing
Punt returns
Kick returns
Interceptions
Fumble returns
Other
TOTAL
No.
6
40
3
30
5
2
1
87
TD
0
5
0
0
0
2
1
8
20-YARD PLUS BY PLAYER
Player
Stoudermire, Troy
Decker, Eric
Tow-Arnett, Nick
Green, Brandon
Gray, MarQueis
Carpenter, Hayo
Bennett, Duane
Sherels, Marcus
McKnight, Da’Jon
Triplett, Nate
Simmons, Traye
Allen, Bryant
Hoese, Jon
Eskridge, DeLeon
Thomas, Jay
Whaley, Kevin
Lawrence, Simoni
Campbell, Lee
Theret, Kyle
TOTAL
No.
27
16
9
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
87
TD
0
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
R
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
6
P
1
16
9
5
1
1
2
0
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
40
KR
26
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
30
PR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
IR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
5
FR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
LONGEST PLAYS OF THE YEAR
Rushing
29 - Bennett, Duane vs Purdue (10/10/2009)
Rushing Touchdown
16 - Bennett, Duane vs Syracuse (9/5/2009)
Passing
62 - Bennett, Duane from Weber, Adam vs Michigan State (10/31/2009)
Passing Touchdown
62 - Bennett, Duane from Weber, Adam vs Michigan State (10/31/2009)
Punt Return
31 - Allen, Bryant at Iowa (11/21/2009)
Kick Return
71 - Stoudermire, Troy vs Michigan State (10/31/2009)
Interception Return
32- Campbell, Lee vs Purdue (10/10/2009)
Fumble Return
88 - Sherels, Marcus vs Wisconsin (10/3/2009)
Punt
63 - Haudan, Blake vs South Dakota State (11/14/2009)
Field Goal
39 - Ellestad, Eric vs Air Force (9/12/2009)
77 | Minnesota Football
The Last Time
MINNESOTA INDIVIDUAL GAME
250+ yards rushing:
200+ yards rushing:
150+ yards rushing:
100+ yards rushing:
2 players with 100+ yards rushing:
200+ yards receiving:
100+ yards receiving:
2 receivers with 100+ yards rcvg:
50+ yard rush play:
50+ yard pass play:
10 or more receptions:
300+ all-purpose yards:
200+ all-purpose yards:
450+ yards passing:
400+ yards passing:
350+ yards passing:
300+ yards passing:
Consecutive 300-yard passing gms:
Four or more TDs rushing:
Three or more TDs rushing:
Two or more TDs rushing:
Five or more TDs receiving:
Four or more TDs receiving:
Three or more TDs receiving:
Two or more TDs receiving:
Six or more TDs passing:
Five or more TDs passing:
Four or more TDs passing:
Three or more TDs passing:
Two or more TDs passing:
500+ yds. total offense:
400+ yds. total offense:
Five or more field goals:
Four or more field goals:
Three or more field goals:
Two or more field goals:
Three or more interceptions:
Two or more interceptions:
Blocked punt:
Blocked punt return for TD:
Blocked field goal:
Blocked FG return for TD:
Blocked PAT:
PAT Return for Defensive PAT:
Int. return for TD:
Punt return for TD:
Kickoff return for TD:
Fumble return for TD:
Safety:
Made 2-pt. conversion:
Missed 2-pt. conversion:
Missed PAT:
78 | Minnesota Football
258, Laurence Maroney vs. Wisconsin, 10/15/05
206, Amir Pinnix vs. Michigan State, 11/12/05
178, Amir Pinnix vs. Bowling Green, 9/1/07
124, DeLeon Eskridge at Illinois, 10/11/08
155, Alex Daniels and 114, Amir Pinnix at Kent State, 8/31/06
228, Ryan Thelwell vs. Ball State, 9/14/96
124, Da’Jon McKnight vs. Iowa State, 12/31/09
137, Logan Payne and 116, Ernie Wheelwright vs. Indiana, 11/4/06
61, Duane Bennett vs. Northern Illinois, 8/30/08
59, Adam Weber to Duane Bennett vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
10, Eric Decker vs. Air Force, 9/12/09
333, Laurence Maroney vs. Purdue, 9/24/05
240, Troy Stoudermire vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
478, Tim Schade vs. Penn State, 9/4/93
416, Adam Weber vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
416, Adam Weber vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
416, Adam Weber vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
2, Cory Sauter vs. Northwestern (303, 10/14/95) and Michigan St. (404, 10/21/95)
4, Marion Barber III at Ohio, 9/13/03
3, Duane Bennett at Northwestern, 9/26/09
2, DeLeon Eskridge vs. Purdue, 10/10/09
5, Omar Douglas vs. Purdue, 10/9/93
4, Logan Payne vs. Temple, 9/16/06
3, Ernie Wheelwright at Northwestern, 10/13/07
2, Duane Bennett vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
6, Scott Eckers vs. Purdue, 10/9/93
5, Adam Weber vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
5, Adam Weber vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
3, Adam Weber vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
2, Adam Weber vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
536, Tim Schade vs. Penn State, 9/4/93 (school record)
411, Adam Weber vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
5, Dan Nystrom vs Arkansas, 12/30/02
5, Dan Nystrom vs Arkansas, 12/30/02
3, Eric Ellestad vs. South Dakota State, 11/14/09
2, Eric Ellestad vs. Iowa State, 12/31/09
3, Jeff Wright vs. Michigan St., 11/14/70
2, Kyle Theret vs. Iowa State, 12/31/09
Keanon Cooper vs. Illinois, 11/7/09
Ben Kuznia vs. Illinois, 11/7/09
Lee Campbell vs. Purdue, 10/10/09
Traye Simmons vs. Purdue (47 yds.), 10/10/09
Lee Campbell vs. Iowa, 11/21/09
Mario Reese at Wisconsin, 10/14/06
Traye Simmons vs. Northwestern (23 yds.), 11/1/08
Tellis Redmon vs. Northwestern (83 yds.), 10/28/00
Jay Thomas (91 yds.) at Florida Atlantic, 9/15/07
D.L. Wilhite (3 yds.) vs. South Dakota State, 11/14/09
UL-Monroe’s punt snap went out of end zone, 9/2/00
Da’Jon McKnight pass from Adam Weber, vs. Illinois, 11/7/09
Adam Weber pass attempt failed at Iowa, 11/10/07
Joel Monroe at Illinois, 10/11/08
2009 Game Recaps
OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME
400+ yards passing:
300+ yards passing:
200+ yards passing:
300+ yards rushing:
250+ yards rushing:
200+ yards rushing:
150+ yards rushing:
100+ yards rushing:
2 players with 100+ yards rushing:
Three or more TDs rushing:
150+ yards receiving:
100+ yards receiving:
50+ yard rush play:
50+ yard pass play:
Four+ field goals:
Blocked a punt:
Blocked a field goal:
Missed PAT:
Blocked PAT:
Made 2-pt. conversion:
Missed 2-pt. conversion:
Punt return for TD:
Blocked punt ret. for TD:
Kickoff return for TD:
Int. return for TD:
Fumble return for TD:
Fumble recovered for TD:
Safety:
462, Juice Williams, at Illinois, 10/11/08
309, Mike Kafka, at Northwestern, 9/26/09
216, Austen Arnaud, Iowa State, 12/31/09
301, Anthony Davis, Wisconsin, 11/23/02
250, Zach Brown, Wisconsin, 11/17/07
217, Mike Kafka, Northwestern, 11/1/08
184, John Clay, Wisconsin, 10/3/09
137, Alexander Robinson, Iowa State, 12/31/09
203, R. Mendenhall, Illinois and 133, I. Williams, Illinois, 11/3/07
3, John Clay, Wisconsin, 10/3/09
161, DeVier Posey, Ohio State, 10/24/09
161, DeVier Posey, Ohio State, 10/24/09
84, Keshawn Martin, Michigan State, 10/31/09
57, Terelle Pryror to DeVier Posey, Ohio State, 10/24/09 (touchdown)
5, K.C. Lopata, Michigan, 11/8/08
Chad Spann, Northern Illinois, 8/30/08
Anthony Perkins, Syracuse, 9/5/09
Trevor Cook, Miami (Ohio), 9/8/07
Usama Young, Kent State, 8/31/06
Tyler Sheehan to Marques Parks, Bowling Green, 9/1/07
Mike Kokal pass failed, Miami (Ohio), 9/8/07
Nick Dugas (68 yds.), UL-Lafayette, 9/7/02
Kiel Beltinck (rec. in end zone), Michigan State, 11/11/06
Keshawn Martin, 93 yards, Michigan State, 10/31/09
Derek Domino, 22 yards, South Dakota State, 11/14/09
Jack Ikeguonu (50 yds.), Wisconsin, 10/14/06
Richard Willock (rec. in end zone), Iowa, 11/23/96
Mike Newkirk, Wisconsin, 11/15/08
MINNESOTA TEAM
100 points:
80 points:
60+ points:
50+ points:
40+ points:
30+ points:
0 points:
0 points in first half:
No TDs in first half:
No offensive TDs in first half:
400+ rushing yards:
300+ rushing yards:
200+ rushing yards:
700+ total net yards:
600+ total net yards:
500+ total net yards:
400+ total net yards:
OPPONENT TEAM
146 vs. Grinnell (W, 146-0), 10/22/1904
81 vs. Butler (W, 81-0), 11/13/26
63 vs. Indiana (W, 63-26), 11/4/06
63 vs. Indiana (W, 63-26), 11/4/06
42 vs. Michigan State (W 42-34), 10/31/09
32 vs. Illinois (L 35-32), 11/7/09
at Iowa (L, 0-12), 11/21/09
at Iowa (L, 0-12), 11/21/09
vs. Iowa State (L, 13-14), 12/31/09
vs. Iowa State (L, 13-14), 12/31/09
411 vs. Wisconsin, 10/15/05
306 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9/8/07
239 at Northwestern, 10/13/07
704 vs. Toledo, 9/4/04
704 vs. Toledo, 9/4/04
505 vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
434 vs. Iowa State, 12/31/09
400+ yards rushing:
300+ yards rushing:
200+ yards rushing:
< 100 yards rushing:
400+ yards passing:
300+ yards passing:
<100 yards passing:
600+ total net yards:
500+ total net yards:
400+ total net yards:
300+ total net yards:
< 200 total net yards:
60+ points:
50+ points:
40+ points:
30+ points:
0 points:
Safety:
448, at Illinois, 11/3/07
325, Wisconsin, 11/17/07
212, Iowa State, 12/31/09
54, at Iowa, 11/21/09
462, at Illinois, 10/11/08
309, at Northwestern, 9/26/09
96, Temple, 9/16/06
655, at Illinois, 11/3/07
509, Ohio State, 10/24/09
428, Iowa State, 12/31/09
428, Iowa State, 12/31/09
171, at Iowa, 11/21/09
63, Oklahoma, (W, 63-0), 9/20/86
55, Iowa (W, 55-0), 11/22/08
55, Iowa (W, 55-0), 11/22/08
35, Illinois (W, 35-32), 11/7/09
Temple, (L, 0-62), 9/16/06
Wisconsin (two), (W 35-32), 11/15/08
79 | Minnesota Football
2009 Game Recaps
MINNESOTA
SYRACUSE
23
20
OT
1
14
10
2
0
10
3
3
0
4
3
0
13
20
September 12, 2009 • Minneapolis • TCF Bank Stadium
Attendance: 50,805
September 5, 2009 • Syracuse, N.Y. • Carrier Dome
Attendance: 48,617
SCOREBOARD
MINNESOTA (1-0)
SYRACUSE (0-1)
AIR FORCE
MINNESOTA
OT
3
0
FINAL
23
20
SCOREBOARD
AIR FORCE (1-1)
MINNESOTA (2-0)
1
0
3
2
3
0
3
7
0
FIRST QUARTER
FIRST QUARTER
MINN – Bennett 16 run (Ellestad kick), 14:41
SYR – Lichtenstein 23 field goal, 13:01
MINN – Stoudermire 7 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 11:48
SYR – Williams 29 pass from Paulus (Lichtenstein kick), 0:32
MINN – Ellestad 34 field goal, 4:45
SECOND QUARTER
AFA – Fogler 37 pass from Jefferson (Soderberg kick), 2:28
SYR – Lichtenstein 42 field goal, 7:26
SYR – Carter 1 run (Lichtenstein kick), 1:39
FOURTH QUARTER
AFA – Soderberg 20 field goal, 5:26
THIRD QUARTER
MINN – Eskridge 7 run (Ellestad kick), 13:18
MINN – Triplett 52 fumble return (Ellestad kick), 11:45
MINN – Ellestad 39 field goal, 5:13
AFA – Soderberg 31 field goal, 1:03
weather: 80 degrees, overcast • kickoff: 6:07 p.m. (CDT) • time of game: 3:04
MINN – Ellestad 26 field goal, 8:03
FOURTH QUARTER
MINN – Ellestad 26 field goal, 0:57
OVERTIME
TEAM STATISTICS
MINN – Ellestad 35 field goal
weather: indoors • kickoff: Noon (EDT) • time of game: 3:45
TEAM STATISTICS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SYR
First Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-90
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Passes Att-Comp.-Int. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-19-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-19-1
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-257
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-68
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-45.9
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-154
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29:31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30:29
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
. . . . . . .TD
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
LEADING TACKLERS
Minnesota: Lee Campbell 11-2-13, Simoni Lawrence 6-4-10, Nate Triplett 5-4-9, Kyle Theret 5-2-7
Syracuse: Mike Holmes 3-5-8, Ryan Gillum 5-1-6, Derrell Smith 3-3-6, Arthur Jones 4-1-5
80 | Minnesota Football
FINAL
13
20
SECOND QUARTER
THIRD QUARTER
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . .78 . . . . . . . . .4.9
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .29 . . . . . . . . .3.6
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .5.0
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . .3.0
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . .0.0
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . .-8 . . . . . . . .-2.7
Syracuse
Delone Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . .88 . . . . . . . . .3.8
Antwon Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .31 . . . . . . . . .6.2
Donte Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .-3 . . . . . . . .-3.0
Greg Paulus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .-12 . . . . . . . .-3.0
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-19-1 . . . . . . . . .248 . . . . . . .1
Syracuse
Greg Paulus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-19-1 . . . . . . . . .167 . . . . . . .1
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Eric Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . .183 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .22 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Brandon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .28 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Syracuse
Mike Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . .94 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Alec Lemon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Mike Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Provo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Antwon Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Donte Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . .0
4
3
17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN
First Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-108
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Passes Att-Comp.-Int. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-10-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-20-0
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83-386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-327
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-69
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47.0
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-89
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-52
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33:01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26:59
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .53 . . . . . . . . .7.6
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . .3.9
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .7.5
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .4.7
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .1.0
Air Force
Asher Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . .90 . . . . . . . . .7.5
Jared Tew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . .56 . . . . . . . . .3.5
Jonathan Warzeka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . .42 . . . . . . . . .4.2
Tim Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . .35 . . . . . . . . .2.1
Savier Stephens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . .4.6
Cody Getz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . .7.0
Nathan Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .1.2
Mikel Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .3.0
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-20-0 . . . . . . . . .219 . . . . . . .0
Air Force
Tim Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-10-0 . . . . . . . . .125 . . . . . . .1
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Eric Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . .113 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .34 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Brandon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .25 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Air Force
Jonathan Warzeka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .44 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Kevin Fogler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .56 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Jared Tew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Sean Quintana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Josh Cousins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Chaz Demerath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . .0
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LEADING TACKLERS
Minnesota: Nate Triplett 12-5-17, Lee Campbell 6-5-11, Simoni Lawrence 7-3-10, Kyle Theret 4-5-9
Air Force: Andre Morris 6-3-9, Anthony Wright 5-2-7, Justin Moore 4-3-7, Ben Garland 2-3-5
2009 Game Recaps
CALIFORNIA
MINNESOTA
35
21
MINNESOTA
NORTHWESTERN
35
24
September 19, 2009 • Minneapolis, Minn. • TCF Bank Stadium
Attendance: 50,805
September 26, 2009 • Evanston, Ill. • Ryan Field
Attendance: 22,091
SCOREBOARD
CALIFORNIA (3-0)
MINNESOTA (2-1)
SCOREBOARD
MINNESOTA (3-1, 1-0)
NORTHWESTERN (2-2, 0-1)
1
14
0
2
7
14
3
0
7
4
14
0
FINAL
35
21
1
7
3
2
7
7
3
7
14
FIRST QUARTER
FIRST QUARTER
CAL – Best 33 run (D’Amato kick), 9:51
CAL – Best 2 run (D’Amato kick), 7:09
MINN – Bennett 1 run (Ellestad kick), 12:49
NU – Demos 26 field goal, 4:03
SECOND QUARTER
SECOND QUARTER
MINN – Decker 26 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 14:52
CAL – Best 27 run (D’Amato kick), 3:47
MINN – Decker 12 pass from Weber (Eleestad kick), 0:40
MINN – Bennett 3 run (Ellestad kick), 7:44
NU – Fields 2 run (Demos kick), 4:27
THIRD QUARTER
MINN – Decker 16 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 7:16
NU – Brewer 24 pass from Kafka (Demos kick), 4:43
NU – Mitchell 13 pass from Kafka (Demos kick), 0:06
FINAL
35
24
THIRD QUARTER
MINN – Gray 7 pass from Decker (Ellestad kick), 0:29
FOURTH QUARTER
CAL – Best 2 run (D’Amato kick), 7:14
CAL – Best 2 run (D’Amato kick), 2:59
weather: 71 degrees, mostly sunny • kickoff: 11:02 a.m. (CDT) • time of game: 3:18
TEAM STATISTICS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN
FIRST DOWNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-37
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Passes Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-16-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-22-3
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-270
Fumbles: No.-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-41.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42.1
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-91
Interception Returns: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Fumble Returns: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33:26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26:34
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-1
Sacks: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .21 . . . . . . . . .3.0
Hayo Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .8.5
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .2.3
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .2.0
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .-19 . . . . . . . .-4.8
California
Jahvid Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . .131 . . . . . . . . .5.0
Shane Vereen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . .3.4
Jeremy Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . .7.0
Isi Sofele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .2.0
Kevin Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .0.2
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-21-3 . . . . . . . . .226 . . . . . . .2
Eric Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . .1
California
Kevin Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-16-0 . . . . . . . . .252 . . . . . . .0
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Eric Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . .119 . . . . . . . . . . .2
Brandon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .39 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Hayo Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . .0
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . .1
California
Verran Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .78 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jeremy Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .73 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jahvid Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nyan Boateng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .30 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Shane Vereen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Anthony Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .25 . . . . . . . . . . .0
4
14
0
. . . . . . .TD
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .5
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
LEADING TACKLERS
Cal: SydQuan Thompson 6-2-8, Mike Mohamed 7-0-7, Tyson Aualu 4-2-6, Marcus Ezeff 1-4-5
Minnesota: Nate Triplett 7-3-10, Keanon Cooper 6-1-7, Lee Campbell 5-2-7, Kyle Theret 5-2-7
FOURTH QUARTER
MINN – Bennett 4 run (Ellestad kick), 8:35
MINN – Decker 1 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 1:43
weather: 62 degrees, overcast • kickoff: 11:01 a.m. (CDT) • time of game: 3:04
TEAM STATISTICS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NU
First Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-64
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Passes Att-Comp.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-15-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-32-1
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-373
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40.8
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-94
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31:45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28:15
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 . . . . . . . . . .89 . . . . . . . . .4.2
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .33 . . . . . . . . .6.6
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .31 . . . . . . . . .6.2
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .7.5
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .2.0
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .-1 . . . . . . . .-0.2
Northwestern
Arby Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . . . . .4.8
Jacob Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .3.3
Jeravin Matthews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .7.0
Mike Kafka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .-13 . . . . . . . .-1.1
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-15-1 . . . . . . . . .186 . . . . . . .2
Northwestern
Mike Kafka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-32-1 . . . . . . . . .309 . . . . . . .2
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Eric Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .84 . . . . . . . . . . .2
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .65 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Brandon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .37 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Northwestern
Zeke Markshausen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . .70 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Sidney Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Demetrius Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Brendan Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .38 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Drake Dunsmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .37 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Andrew Brewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .44 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Jacob Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Arby Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jeremy Ebert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . .TD
. . . . . . . .3
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
LEADING TACKLERS
Minnesota: Nate Triplett 8-2-10, Simoni Lawrence 5-5-10, Lee Campbell 5-4-9, Marcus Sherels 3-4-7
Northwestern: Brendan Smith 7-3-10, Quentin Davie 4-5-9, Sherrick McManis 2-7-9
81 | Minnesota Football
2009 Game Recaps
WISCONSIN
MINNESOTA
PURDUE
MINNESOTA
31
28
October 10, 2009 • Minneapolis, Minn. • TCF Bank Stadium
Attendance: 50,805
October 3, 2009 • Minneapolis • TCF Bank Stadium
Attendance: 50,805
SCOREBOARD
WISCONSIN (5-0, 2-0)
MINNESOTA (3-2, 1-1)
1
7
10
2
3
3
3
7
0
4
14
15
20
35
FINAL
31
28
SCOREBOARD
PURDUE (1-4, 0-1)
MINNESOTA (4-2, 2-1)
1
10
0
2
3
14
FIRST QUARTER
FIRST QUARTER
WIS – Clay 2 run (Welch kick), 9:04
MINN – Ellestad 28 field goal, 2:54
MINN – Decker 11 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 1:26
PUR – Wiggs 43 field goal, 7:36
PUR – Valentin 3 pass from Elliott (Wiggs kick), 4:32
SECOND QUARTER
WIS – Welch 39 field goal, 11:27
MINN – Ellestad 20 field goal, 2:26
MINN – Eskridge 1 run (Ellestad kick), 6:29
MINN – Eskridge 1 run (Ellestad kick), 4:36
PUR – Wiggs 40 field goal, 1:40
THIRD QUARTER
THIRD QUARTER
WIS – Clay 1 run (Welch kick), 4:33
MINN – Weber 2 run (Ellestad kick), 12:32
MINN – Whaley 1 run (Ellestad kick), 10:10
MINN – Simmons 47 field goal block return, 5:38
4
7
0
FINAL
20
35
SECOND QUARTER
FOURTH QUARTER
WIS – Kendricks 5 pass from Tolzien (Welch kick), 11:51
MINN – Sherels 88 fumble return (McKnight pass from Weber), 6:50
WIS – Clay 1 run (Welch kick), 3:00
MINN – Bennett 1 run (Ellestad kick), 2:13
weather: 45 degrees, drizzle • kickoff: 11:02 a.m. (CDT) • time of game: 3:14
FOURTH QUARTER
PUR – Smith 61 pass from Elliott (Wiggs kick), 12:58
weather: 31 degrees, partly sunny • kickoff: 11:02 a.m. (CDT) • time of game: 3:05
TEAM STATISTICS
TEAM STATISTICS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN
First Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-295 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-57
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-16-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-16-1
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-454 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-328
Fumbles: No.-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Penalties: No.-Yds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-75
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42.3
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-148
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-88
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34:41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25:19
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . .60 . . . . . . . . .4.3
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . .10.0
Eric Lair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .8.0
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .4.0
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .1.5
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .-27 . . . . . . . .-5.4
Wisconsin
John Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 . . . . . . . . .184 . . . . . . . . .5.8
Scott Tolzien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .65 . . . . . . . .13.0
Zach Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . .39 . . . . . . . . .6.5
Montee Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .1.2
David Gilreath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .4.0
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-16-1 . . . . . . . . .271 . . . . . . .1
Wisconsin
Scott Tolzien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-16-1 . . . . . . . . .159 . . . . . . .1
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Eric Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . .140 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .46 . . . . . . . . . . .0
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .38 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Hayo Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .25 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Wisconsin
Garrett Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . .68 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Toon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .33 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Lance Kendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .30 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Isaac Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Maurice Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . .0
3
0
21
. . . . . . .TD
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .3
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN
First Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-207
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-25-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5-2
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-281
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0
Penalties: No-Yds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-45
Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37.8
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-103
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-69
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31:08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28:52
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-2
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .79 . . . . . . . . .9.9
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .53 . . . . . . . . .5.9
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . .44 . . . . . . . . .3.7
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .1.8
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .2.7
Bryant Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .3.0
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .3.0
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .1.0
Purdue
Ralph Bolden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . .58 . . . . . . . . .3.2
Joey Elliott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . .49 . . . . . . . . .4.9
Antavian Edison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .-2 . . . . . . . .-2.0
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5-2 . . . . . . . . . . .74 . . . . . . .0
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .0
Purdue
Joey Elliott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-25-2 . . . . . . . . .299 . . . . . . .2
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Eric Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .50 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Purdue
Aaron Valentin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .80 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Keith Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . .126 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Keith Carlos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Kyle Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .21 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jeff Lindsay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Ralph Bolden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Cortez Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Frank Halliburton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jaycen Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . .TD
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. . . . . . . .2
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
LEADING TACKLERS
LEADING TACKLERS
Minnesota: Lee Campbell 8-5-13, Kim Royston 5-6-11, Nate Triplett 7-2-9, Simoni Lawrence 5-4-9
Wisconsin: Antonio Fenelus 8-1-9, O’Brien Schofield 5-1-6, Devin Smith 5-1-6, Jay Vilai 3-3-6
Minnesota: Lee Campbell 6-5-11, Keanon Cooper 5-5-10, Marcus Sherels 5-4-9, Simoni Lawrence 5-1-6
Purdue: Jason Werner 7-2-9, Chris Carlino 5-2-7, Ryan Kerrigan 4-2-6, Torri Williams 4-1-5
82 | Minnesota Football
2009 Game Recaps
MINNESOTA
PENN STATE
0
20
MINNESOTA
OHIO STATE
October 17, 2009 • State College, Pa. • Beaver Stadium
Attendance: 107,981
SCOREBOARD
MINNESOTA (4-3, 2-2)
PENN STATE (6-1, 2-1)
1
0
3
2
0
10
3
0
7
4
0
0
7
38
October 24, 2009 • Columbus, Ohio • Ohio Stadium
Attendance: 105,011
FINAL
0
20
SCOREBOARD
MINNESOTA (4-4, 2-3)
OHIO STATE (6-2, 4-1)
1
0
0
2
0
7
FIRST QUARTER
SECOND QUARTER
PSU – Wagner 47 field goal, 8:08
OSU – Posey 62 pass from Pryor (Pettrey kick), 9:47
SECOND QUARTER
THIRD QUARTER
PSU – Wagner 27 field goal, 14:55
PSU – Moye 12 pass from Clark (Wagner kick), 0:35
OSU – Pryor 15 run (Pettrey kick), 13:43
OSU – Hall 11 run (Pettrey kick), 6:00
OSU – Posey 57 pass from Pryor (Pettrey kick), 2:59
THIRD QUARTER
4
7
10
FINAL
7
38
FOURTH QUARTER
PSU – Clark 1 run (Wagner kick), 1:41
weather: 33 degrees, snow/rain • kickoff: 3:32 p.m. (EDT) • time of game: 3:05
TEAM STATISTICS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PSU
FIRST DOWNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-177
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-10-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-21-0
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-464
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Penalties: No.-Yds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-76
Punts(Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-49.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30.0
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18:01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41:59
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-17
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .1.8
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .2.5
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .2.2
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .4.0
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .1.0
Penn State
Evan Royster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . .137 . . . . . . . . .6.0
Brandon Beachum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .5.0
Daryll Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .1.0
Chaz Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .5.0
Joe Suhey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .2.0
Devon Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .3.0
Stephfon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . .0.0
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-10-1 . . . . . . . . .101 . . . . . . .0
Penn State
Daryll Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-21-0 . . . . . . . . .287 . . . . . . .1
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Brandon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Eric Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .42 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Penn State
Derek Moye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . .120 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Graham Zug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .52 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Andrew Quarless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .35 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Mickey Shuler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Chaz Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Evan Royster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Joe Suhey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . .0
3
0
21
. . . . . . .TD
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
LEADING TACKLERS
Minnesota: Lee Campbell 4-9-13, Kim Royston 5-6-11, Nate Triplett 2-8-10, Marcus Sherels 6-3-9
Penn State: Navorro Bowman 4-4-8, Josh Hull 1-5-6, AJ Wallace 2-2-4, Jared Odrick 1-3-4
OSU – Martin 39 run (Pettrey kick), 11:28
OSU – Pettrey 44 field goal, 7:37
MINN – Stoudermire 16 pass from Gray (Ellestad kick), 4:15
weather: 52 degrees, cloudy • kickoff: 12:03 p.m. (EDT) • time of game: 3:07
TEAM STATISTICS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OSU
FIRST DOWNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-270
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-15-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-13-1
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-286 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-509
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32.2
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28:10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31:50
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . .81 . . . . . . . . .7.4
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .31 . . . . . . . . .4.4
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .3.5
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . .3.0
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .-8 . . . . . . . .-1.6
Ohio State
Terelle Pryor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .104 . . . . . . . . .6.9
Jermil Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .75 . . . . . . . .10.7
Brandon Saine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . .45 . . . . . . . . .4.1
Jordan Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . .38 . . . . . . . . .3.8
Ray Small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .2.0
Joe Bauserman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .1.5
K.C. Christian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .2.0
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-10-2 . . . . . . . . .112 . . . . . . .0
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5-0 . . . . . . . . . . .51 . . . . . . .1
Ohio State
Terelle Pryor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-13-1 . . . . . . . . .239 . . . . . . .2
Joe Bauserman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .0
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .47 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .35 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Eric Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Brandon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .22 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Bryant Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Ohio State
DeVier Posey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . .161 . . . . . . . . . . .2
Dane Sanzenbacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .62 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Ray Small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jordan Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . .TD
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
LEADING TACKLERS
Minnesota: Lee Campbell 7-6-13, Marcus Sherels 7-0-7, Nate Triplett 2-5-7, Simoni Lawrence 4-2-6
Ohio State: Ross Homan 1-7-8, Thaddeus Gibson 5-1-6, Doug Worthington 3-2-5
83 | Minnesota Football
2009 Game Recaps
MICHIGAN STATE
MINNESOTA
ILLINOIS
MINNESOTA
34
42
November 7, 2009 • Minneapolis, Minn. • TCF Bank Stadium
Attendance: 50,805
October 31, 2009 • Minneapolis, Minn. • TCF Bank Stadium
Attendance: 50,805
SCOREBOARD
MICHIGAN STATE (4-5, 3-3)
MINNESOTA (5-4, 3-3)
1
3
14
2
7
7
3
21
7
4
3
14
35
32
FINAL
34
42
SCOREBOARD
ILLINOIS (3-6, 2-5)
MINNESOTA (5-5, 3-4)
1
14
0
2
14
7
3
0
3
FIRST QUARTER
FIRST QUARTER
MINN – Bennett 61 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 14:40
MINN – Green 37 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 13:13
MSU – Swenson 20 field goal, 0:15
ILL – Cumberland 22 pass from Williams (Eiler kick), 9:41
ILL – Hawthorne 44 interception return (Eiler kick), 0:56
SECOND QUARTER
MSU – Linthicum 26 pass from Cousins (Swenson kick), 10:35
MINN – Tow-Arnett 7 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 2:32
MINN – Whaley 5 run (Ellestad kick), 7:45
ILL – Green 2 run (Eiler kick), 3:51
ILL – Ford 1 run (Eiler kick), 0:01
THIRD QUARTER
THIRD QUARTER
MSU – Martin 93 kickoff return (Swenson kick), 14:47
MINN – Bennett 1 run (Ellestad kick), 12:27
MSU – Martin 84 run (Swenson kick), 5:03
MSU – Sims 11 pass from Cousins (Swenson kick), 0:00
MINN – Ellestad 26 field goal, 8:57
FINAL
35
32
SECOND QUARTER
FOURTH QUARTER
MINN – Hoese 10 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 13:49
MINN – Hoese 3 run (McKnight pass from Weber), 9:13
ILL – Benn 4 pass from Charest (Eiler kick), 5:10
MINN – Kuznia 3 blocked punt return (Ellestad kick), 3:05
weather: 56 degrees, sunny • kickoff: 11:01 a.m. (CST) • time of game: 3:15
FOURTH QUARTER
MINN – Tow-Arnett 2 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 12:40
MSU – Swenson 20 field goal, 8:10
MINN – Bennett 59 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 6:04
weather: 39 degrees, cloudy • kickoff: 7:02 p.m. (CDT) • time of game: 3:32
TEAM STATISTICS
TEAM STATISTICS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN
FIRST DOWNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-89
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416
Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-21-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-19-1
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-505
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-157
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36.0
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-192
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23:52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36:08
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-18
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . .36 . . . . . . . . .2.6
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . .35 . . . . . . . . .2.7
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . .2.9
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . .-5 . . . . . . . .-.12
Michigan State
Keshawn Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .84 . . . . . . . .84.0
Edwin Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . .2.2
Larry Caper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .1.8
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-19-1 . . . . . . . . .416 . . . . . . .5
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .0
Michigan State
Kirk Cousins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-21-1 . . . . . . . . .236 . . . . . . .0
Keith Nichol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .0
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .81 . . . . . . . . . . .2
Da’Jon McKnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .98 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . .121 . . . . . . . . . . .2
Brandon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .60 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Troy Stoudermrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Michigan State
B. Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .83 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Blair White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .36 . . . . . . . . . . .0
B. Linthicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .38 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Keshawn Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .22 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Charlie Gantt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . .0
4
7
22
. . . . . . .TD
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN
FIRST DOWNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-50
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-15-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-14-1
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-271
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Punts(Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44.2
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-137
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30:02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29:58
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .41 . . . . . . . . .5.1
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .39 . . . . . . . . .4.3
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .3.4
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .3.8
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .1.0
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .-64 . . . . . . . .-8.0
Illinois
Jason Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . . .82 . . . . . . . . .4.1
Mike Leshoure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . .25 . . . . . . . . .2.5
Juice Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .1.4
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-14-1 . . . . . . . . .221 . . . . . . .1
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .0
Illinois
Jaocb Charest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-10-0 . . . . . . . . .185 . . . . . . .1
Juice Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5-0 . . . . . . . . . . .53 . . . . . . .1
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Brandon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .63 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .49 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Bryant Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Da’Jon McKnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Illinois
Arrelious Benn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .41 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Jack Ramsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .39 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Chris Duvalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .47 . . . . . . . . . . .0
J. Cumberland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .45 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Eddie McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .45 . . . . . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . .TD
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
LEADING TACKLERS
LEADING TACKLERS
Minnesota: Garrett Brown 6-1-7, Lee Campbell 4-2-6, Kyle Theret 4-0-4, Nate Triplett 1-3-4
Michigan St.: Greg Jones 7-5-12, Eric Gordon 5-4-9, Chris Rucker 5-1-6, Brandon Denson 2-3-5
Minnesota: Kim Royston 9-2-11, Nate Triplett 2-6-8, Cedric McKinley 5-2-7, Kyle Theret 5-2-7
Illinois: Ian Thomas 5-5-10, Clay Nurse 5-2-7, G. Edwards 2-5-7, Nate Bussey 5-1-6
84 | Minnesota Football
2009 Game Recaps
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA
IOWA
13
16
November 21, 2009 • Iowa City, Iowa • Kinnick Stadium
Attendance: 70,585
November 14, 2009 • Minneapolis • TCF Bank Stadium
Attendance: 50,805
SCOREBOARD
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (7-3)
MINNESOTA (6-5)
1
0
6
2
10
7
3
0
0
4
3
3
0
12
FINAL
13
16
SCOREBOARD
MINNESOTA (6-6, 3-5)
IOWA (10-2, 6-2)
1
0
3
2
0
6
3
0
3
4
0
0
FINAL
0
12
FIRST QUARTER
FIRST QUARTER
MINN – Ellestad 23 field goal, 6:26
MINN – Ellestad 26 field goal, 3:43
IOWA – Murray 30 field goal, 9:56
SECOND QUARTER
IOWA – Wegher 1 run (kick blocked), 0:52
SDSU – Reifenrath 20 field goal, 14:20
SDSU – Domino 22 interception return (Reifenrath kick), 13:25
MINN – Wilhite 3 fumble return (Ellestad kick), 9:04
THIRD QUARTER
THIRD QUARTER
none
weather: 45 degrees, partly cloudy • kickoff: 11:02 a.m. (CST) • time of game: 3:08
SECOND QUARTER
IOWA – Murray 45 field goal, 7:10
FOURTH QUARTER
none
FOURTH QUARTER
TEAM STATISTICS
SDSU – Reifenrath 34 field goal, 8:27
MINN – Ellestad 25 field goal, 2:22
weather: 44 degrees, breezy • kickoff: 11:01 a.m. (CST) • time of game: 3:07
TEAM STATISTICS
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FIRST DOWNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-137
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-15-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-10-1
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-231
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-46
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-43.9
Punt Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25:52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34:08
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . .56 . . . . . . . . .3.5
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . .47 . . . . . . . . .7.8
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .32 . . . . . . . . .3.6
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .2.3
Adam WEber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .-12 . . . . . . . .-1.1
South Dakota State
Kyle Minnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . .79 . . . . . . . . .4.2
Tyler Duffy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . .2.0
Thomas O’Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .-29 . . . . . . . .-7.2
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-10-1 . . . . . . . . . .94 . . . . . . .0
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .0
South Dakota State
Thomas O’Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-15-2 . . . . . . . . .183 . . . . . . .0
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .39 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .30 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Da’Jon McKnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Brandon Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . .0
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Bryant Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .-1 . . . . . . . . . . .0
South Dakota State
Glen Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .95 . . . . . . . . . . .0
S. Montague . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .30 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Colin Cochart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .28 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Mike Steffen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Tyler Duffy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Aaron Rolin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Kyle Minnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .-3 . . . . . . . . . . .0
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IOWA
FIRST DOWNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-54
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-14-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-11-1
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-171
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-38.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37.7
Punt Returns: No.-Yds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31:37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28:23
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . .38 . . . . . . . . .3.5
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . .3.3
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .1.2
Ben Kuznia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .3.0
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .0.7
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .-19 . . . . . . . .-2.1
Iowa
Adam Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . .72 . . . . . . . . .6.0
Brandon Wegher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . .1.7
Paki O’Meara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .2.0
James Vandenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .-39 . . . . . . . .-9.8
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-14-0 . . . . . . . . .153 . . . . . . .0
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0-1 . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .0
Iowa
James Vandenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-11-1 . . . . . . . . .117 . . . . . . .0
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Da’Jon McKnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .63 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .22 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Bryant Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . .0
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Ben Kuznia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Iowa
Derrell Johnson-Koulianos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . .63 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Trey Stross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Marvin McNutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .28 . . . . . . . . . . .0
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LEADING TACKLERS
Minnestoa: Gary Tinsley 6-4-10, Ryan Collado 7-2-9, Kim Royston 3-3-6, Lee Campbell 0-6-6
Iowa: Pat Angerer 1-15-16, Troy Johnson 3-8-11, Christian Ballard 1-8-9, A.J. Edds 3-5-8
LEADING TACKLERS
Minnesota: Lee Campbell 6-0-6, Kim Royston 3-3-6, Nate Triplett 3-2-5, Keanon Cooper 3-2-5
South Dakota St.: Danny Batten 7-5-12, Conrad Kjerstad 2-6-8, Isaiah Jackson 6-1-7
85 | Minnesota Football
2009 Game Recaps
MINNESOTA
IOWA STATE
13
14
December 31, 2009 • Tempe, Ariz. • Sun Devil Stadium • Insight Bowl
Attendance: 45,090
SCOREBOARD
MINNESOTA (6-7)
IOWA STATE (7-6)
1
3
0
2
0
14
3
10
0
4
0
0
FINAL
13
14
FIRST QUARTER
MINN – Ellestad 36 field goal, 8:31
SECOND QUARTER
ISU – Arnaud 9 run (Mahoney kick), 4:35
ISU – Williams 38 pass from Arnaud (Mahoney kick), 0:23
THIRD QUARTER
MINN – Tow-Arnett 23 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick), 5:22
MINN – Ellestad 21 field goal, 0:21
FOURTH QUARTER
none
weather: 63 degrees, clear, calm • kickoff: 4:05 p.m. (MST) • time of game: 3:12
TEAM STATISTICS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ISU
FIRST DOWNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
RUSHES-YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-212
PASSING YARDS (NET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-20-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-19-2
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-434 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-428
Fumbles: Number-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Penalties: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-56
Punts (Number-Avg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41.8
Punt Returns: No.-Yds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34
Kickoff Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-87
Interception Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28:51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31:09
Third Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Fourth Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-1
Sacks By: No.-Yds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att . . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . .Avg
Minnesota
DeLeon Eskridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . . . . .3.3
Kevin Whaley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . .42 . . . . . . . . .3.8
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . .34 . . . . . . . .11.3
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .0.5
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .1.0
Iowa State
Alexander Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 . . . . . . . . .137 . . . . . . . . .6.2
Austen Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 . . . . . . . . . .76 . . . . . . . . .3.6
PASSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Att-Comp.-Int . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Adam Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-18-1 . . . . . . . . .261 . . . . . . .1
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1-0 . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . .0
Blake Haudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1-0 . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . .0
Iowa State
Austen Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-19-2 . . . . . . . . .216 . . . . . . .1
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No . . . . . . . .Yds . . . . . . . . . .TD
Minnesota
Da’Jon McKnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . .124 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Troy Stoudermire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .33 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Nick Tow-Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .47 . . . . . . . . . . .1
MarQueis Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .37 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Duane Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Kyle Theret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Eric Lair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Ben Kuznia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Jon Hoese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Iowa State
Jake Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . .83 . . . . . . . . . . .1
Marquis Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . .32 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Collin Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .31 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Darius Darks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .38 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Alexander Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . . . .0
Derrick Catlett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . .TD
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .0
. . . . . . . .1
LEADING TACKLERS
Minnesota: Kim Royston 14-1-15, Nate Triplett 9-0-9, Simoni Lawrence 7-1-8, Kyle Theret 7-0-7
Iowa St.: Jesse Smith 7-0-7, David Sims 5-2-7, Nate Frere 5-0-5, Ter’ran Benton 5-0-5
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Rushing Records
Darrell Thompson (1986-89) • career leader in rushing yards and touchdowns
ATTEMPTS
Game: 57^, Kent Kitzmann vs. Illinois, 11/12/77
Season: 308, Thomas Hamner, 1999
Career: 936, Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
^ also a Big Ten record
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES
Season: 8, Laurence Maroney, 2005;
Laurence Maroney, 2004
Career: 23, Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
Consecutive: 7, Laurence Maroney, 12/31/03-10/09/04
NET YARDS
Game: 294, Chris Darkins vs. Purdue, 10/7/95
Season: 1,464, Laurence Maroney, 2005
Career: 4,654, Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
FRESHMAN RECORDS
Season Attempts: 242, Darrell Thompson, 1986
Season Yards: 1,376, Darrell Thompson, 1986
Season Touchdowns: 10, Laurence Maroney, 2003
Game Yards: 205, Darrell Thompson, 9/1/86
YARDS PER ATTEMPT
Season: 6.92, Laurence Maroney, 2003
7.73#, Wayne “Red” Williams, 1944
Career: 6.06, Rick Upchurch, 1973-74
6.25#; “Red” Williams, 1942-45
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
Game: 4, Marion Barber III vs. Ohio, 9/13/03
Darrell Thompson vs. Bowling Green, 9/1/86
John King vs. Iowa, 10/21/72
Jim Carter vs. Iowa, 11/1/69
Curtis Wilson vs. Indiana, 11/18/67
Season: 18, Gary Russell, 2005
Career: 40, Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
Laurence Maroney (2003-05) •
season leader in rushing yards and
100-yard rushing games
LONGEST RUSH
98, Darrell Thompson vs. Michigan, 11/7/87
100#, O.C. Nelson vs. Carleton, 10/1/1898
200-YARD RUSHING GAMES
Season: 3, Laurence Maroney, 2005
Career: 3, Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
Chris Darkins, 1992-95
Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
Garry White, 1977-80
SOPHOMORE RECORDS
Season Attempts: 247, Marion Barber, 1978
Season Yards: 1,368, Tellis Redmon, 2000
Season Touchdowns: 18, Gary Russell, 2005
Game Yards: 246, Tellis Redmon, 12/27/00
JUNIOR RECORDS
Season Attempts: 293, Tellis Redmon, 2000
Season Yards: 1,464, Laurence Maroney, 2005
Season Touchdowns: 12, Marion Barber, 1979
Game Yards: 266, Kent Kitzmann, 11/12/77
SENIOR RECORDS
Season Attempts: 308, Thomas Hamner, 1999
Season Yards: 1,426, Thomas Hamner, 1999
Season Touchdowns: 13, Jim Perkins, 1976
Game Yards: 294, Chris Darkins, 10/7/95
# Pre-Modern Era (before 1945) record
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Rushing Records
SEASON RECORDS
RUSHING ATTEMPTS
Season
Thomas Hamner, 1999
Tellis Redmon, 2000
Laurence Maroney, 2005
Chris Darkins, 1994
Darrell Thompson, 1989
Amir Pinnix, 2006
Marion Barber, 1978
Darrell Thompson, 1986
Terry Jackson II, 2002
John King, 1972
Marion Barber III, 2004
Darrell Thompson, 1987
Laurence Maroney, 2004
Darrell Thompson, 1988
Thomas Hamner, 1998
Marion Barber III, 2003
Paul Giel, 1952
Attempts
308
293
281
277
260
252
247
242
239
237
231
224
217
210
209
207
201
RUSHING YARDAGE
Season
1. Laurence Maroney, 2005
2. Chris Darkins, 1994
3. Thomas Hamner, 1999
4. Darrell Thompson, 1986
5. Tellis Redmon, 2000
6. Laurence Maroney, 2004
7. Terry Jackson II, 2002
8. Amir Pinnix, 2006
9. Marion Barber III, 2004
10. Darrell Thompson, 1987
11. Marion Barber, 1978
12. Marion Barber III, 2003
13. John King, 1972
14. Darrell Thompson, 1989
15. Gary Russell, 2005
16. Laurence Maroney, 2003
17. Tellis Redmon, 2001
Yards
1,464
1,443
1,426
1,376
1,368
1,348
1,317
1,272
1,269
1,229
1,210
1,196
1,164
1,139
1,130
1,121
1,091
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
RUSHING AVG. PER CARRY (MIN. 100 ATT.)
Season
(Att.) Avg.
1. Wayne “Red” Williams, 1944# (128) 7.73
2. Laurence Maroney, 2003
(162) 6.92
3. Francis “Pug” Lund, 1934#
(100) 6.67
4. Garry White, 1979
(135) 6.37
5. Bob McNamara, 1954
(112) 6.32
6. Marion Barber III, 2001
(118) 6.28
7. Laurence Maroney, 2004
(217) 6.21
8. Rick Upchurch, 1974
(153) 6.16
9. Gary Russell, 2005
(186) 6.08
10. Valdez Taylor, 1985
(112) 6.07
11. Rick Upchurch, 1973
(141) 5.97
12. Tellis Redmon, 2001
(185) 5.90
# Pre-Modern Era (before 1945) record
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RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
Season
1. Gary Russell, 2005
2. Marion Barber III, 2003
3. Darrell Thompson, 1987
Jim Perkins, 1976
5. Laurence Maroney, 2004
Marion Barber, 1979
7. Marion Barber III, 2004
Thomas Tapeh, 2003
Chris Darkins, 1994
Marion Barber, 1980
John King, 1972
Bob McNamara, 1954
13. Amir Pinnix, 2006
Laurence Maroney, 2005
Laurence Maroney, 2003
Billy Cockerham, 1999
Thomas Hamner, 1999
Darrell Thompson, 1989
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES
Season
1. Laurence Maroney, 2005
Laurence Maroney, 2004
3. Marion Barber III, 2003
Tellis Redmon, 2000
Thomas Hamner, 1999
Darrell Thompson, 1989
Darrell Thompson, 1986
8. Tellis Redmon, 2001
Chris Darkins, 1994
Darrell Thompson, 1987
Marion Barber, 1978
12. Amir Pinnix, 2006
Marion Barber III, 2004
Laurence Maroney, 2003
Paul Giel, 1951
Wayne “Red” Williams, 1944#
TD
18
17
13
13
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
Gms
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
GAME RECORDS
NET YARDS RUSHING
294 Chris Darkins vs. Purdue (10/7/95)
282 Clarence Schutte# vs. Illinois (11/15/24)
266 Kent Kitzmann at Illinois (11/12/77)
258 Laurence Maroney vs. Wisconsin (10/15/05)
246 Tellis Redmon vs. N.C. State (12/27/00)
239 Terry Jackson II vs. Northwestern (10/10/02)
238 Terry Jackson II at Michigan State (10/19/02)
234 Chris Darkins vs. Purdue (10/8/94)
233 Marion Barber vs. Illinois (11/18/78)
232 Pug Lund vs. Mississippi (11/5/32)#
231 Darrell Thompson vs. Indiana State (9/30/89)
RUSHING ATTEMPTS
57 Kent Kitzmann at Illinois (11/12/77)
46 Laurence Maroney vs. Purdue (9/24/05)
43 Laurence Maroney vs. Wisconsin (10/15/05)
42 Kent Kitzmann vs. Western Michigan (9/23/76)
42 Tellis Redmon vs. N.C. State (12/27/00)
40 Kent Kitzmann vs. Wisconsin (11/19/77)
38 Chris Darkins vs. Purdue (10/7/95)
38 Thomas Hamner at Penn State (11/6/99)
37 Terry Jackson II at Michigan State (10/19/02)
37 Darrell Thompson vs. Indiana State (9/30/89)
37 Marion Barber III vs. Alabama (12/31/04)
TOUCHDOWNS
4 Marion Barber III at Ohio (9/13/03)
4 Darrell Thompson vs. Bowling Green (9/1/86)
4 John King vs. Iowa (10/21/72)
4 Jim Carter vs. Iowa (11/1/69)
4 Curtis Wilson vs. Indiana (11/18/67)
CAREER RECORDS
CAREER 1,000-YARD RUSHERS
Player
1. Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
2. Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
3. Thomas Hamner, 1996-99
4. Marion Barber III, 2001-04
5. Chris Darkins, 1992-95
6. Marion Barber, 1977-80
7. Tellis Redmon, 1999-2001
8. Amir Pinnix, 2004-07
9. Garry White, 1977-80
10. Francis “Pug” Lund, 1932-34#
11. Paul Giel, 1951-53
12. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
13. Wayne “Red” Williams, 1942-45#
14. Thomas Tapeh, 2000-03
15. Herb Joesting, 1925-27#
16. Barry Mayer, 1968-70
17. Antonio Carter, 1990-93
18. Billy Bye, 1946-49
19. Rick Upchurch, 1973-74
20. Kent Kitzmann, 1976-78
21. John King, 1971-73
22. Ernie Cook, 1969-71
23. Terry Jackson II, 2001-03
24. Shorty Almquist, 1925-27#
25. Jim Carter, 1967-69
26. Harold Van Every, 1937-39#
27. Valdez Baylor, 1982-85
28. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
29. Gary Russell, 2004-05
30. Jack Manders, 1930-32#
31. Byron Evans, 1996-99
32. George “Sonny” Franck, 1938-40#
33. Bob McNamara, 1953-55
34. Tony Dungy, 1973-76
35. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
36. Julius Alfonse, 1933-34, '36#
37. Tony Hunter, 1981-84
38. David Puk, 1982-85
CAREER RUSHING ATTEMPTS
1. Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
2. Thomas Hamner, 1996-99
3. Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
Marion Barber, 1977-80
5. Chris Darkins, 1992-95
6. Marion Barber III, 2001-04
7. Paul Giel, 1951-53
8. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
9. Tellis Redmon, 1999-2001
10. Amir Pinnix, 2004-07
11. Antonio Carter, 1990-93
12. Garry White, 1977-80
13. Kent Kitzmann, 1976-78
14. Herb Joesting, 1925-27#
15. Francis “Pug” Lund, 1932-34#
16. Tony Dungy, 1973-76
17. Thomas Tapeh, 2000-03
Yds
4,654
3,933
3,810
3,276
3,235
3,094
2,481
2,439
2,353
2,264
2,188
2,150
1,999
1,958
1,850
1,829
1,817
1,784
1,783
1,761
1,758
1,680
1,660
1,645
1,457
1,302
1,286
1,280
1,274
1,245
1,226
1,197
1,179
1,165
1,158
1,157
1,114
1,062
936
882
660
660
643
575
551
540
478
462
448
444
443
436
416
413
410
Rushing Records
RUSHING AVG. PER CARRY (MIN. 200 ATT.)
(Att.) Avg.
Season
1. Wayne “Red” Williams, 1942-45# (320) 6.25
2. Gary Russell, 2004-05
(210) 6.07
(294) 6.06
3. Rick Upchurch, 1973-74
4. Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
(660) 5.96
5. Marion Barber III, 2001-04
(575) 5.70
(217) 5.54
6. Bob McNamara, 1953-55
7. Francis “Pug” Lund, 1932-34# (416) 5.44
8. Amir Pinnix, 2004-07
(462) 5.40
9. George “Sonny” Franck, 1938-40# (225) 5.32
10. Harold Van Every, 1937-39#
(245) 5.31
CAREER RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
1. Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
2. Marion Barber III, 2001-04
3. Marion Barber, 1977-80
4. Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
5. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
6. Thomas Tapeh, 2000-03
7. Herb Joesting, 1925-27#
8. Thomas Hamner, 1996-99
Chris Darkins, 1992-95
10. Jim Carter, 1967-69
Paul Giel, 1951-53
Billy Bye, 1946-49
Shorty Almquist, 1925-27#
14. Jim Perkins, 1974-76
15. Amir Pinnix, 2004-07
Gary Russell, 2004-05
Sandy Stephens, 1959-61
40
35
34
32
25
24
23
21
21
20
20
20
20
19
18
18
18
CAREER 200-YARD RUSHING GAMES
1. Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
Chris Darkins, 1992-95
Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
Garry White, 1977-80
5. Terry Jackson II, 2001-03
Tellis Redmon, 1999-2001
3
3
3
3
2
2
CAREER 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES
1. Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
2. Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
3. Thomas Hamner, 1996-99
4. Marion Barber III, 2001-04
5. Tellis Redmon, 1999-2001
6. Marion Barber, 1977-80
7. Chris Darkins, 1992-95
Paul Giel, 1951-53
9. Amir Pinnix, 2004-07
Garry White, 1977-80
Wayne “Red” Williams, 1942-45#
12. Kent Kitzmann, 1976-78
Barry Mayer, 1968-70
14. Rick Upchurch, 1973-74
John King, 1971-73
23
21
15
14
13
12
9
9
8
8
8
7
7
6
6
CONSECUTIVE MILESTONES
200-YARD RUSHING GAMES
2 Terry Jackson II, 10/10 & 10/19/02
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES
7 Laurence Maroney, 12/31/03-10/9/04
6 Laurence Maroney, 11/13/04-9/24/05
5 Amir Pinnix, 11/11-9/8/07
5 Thomas Hamner, 10/2-10/30/99
5 Paul Giel, 10/20-11/17/51
4 Tellis Redmon, 9/30-10/21/00
3 Marion Barber III, 10/25-11/8/03
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Laurence Maroney, 10/25-11/8/03
Marion Barber III, 9/13-9/27/03
Terry Jackson II, 10/3-10/19/02
Thomas Tapeh, 10/3-10/19/02
Chris Darkins, 10/1-10/15/94
Darrell Thompson, 10/21-11/4/89
Darrell Thompson, 10/3-10/17/87
Paul Giel, 10/17-11/7/53
GAMES WITH A RUSHING TOUCHDOWN
8 Marion Barber III, 8/30/03-10/18/03
7 Darrell Thompson, 11/22/86-10/16/87
6 Thomas Hamner, 11/14/98-10/2/99
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH TWO 100-YARD
RUSHERS
3 Marion Barber III & Laurence Maroney,
10/25-11/8/03
at Illinois, 10/25/03 (Barber 129, Maroney 179)
vs. Indiana, 11/1/03 (Barber 107, Maroney 164)
vs. Wisconsin, 11/8/03 (Barber 139, Maroney 135)
3 Thomas Tapeh & Terry Jackson II, 10/3-10/20/02
vs. Illinois, 10/3/02 (Tapeh 159, Jackson 113)
vs. Northwestern, 10/10/02 (Tapeh 176, Jackson 239)
at Michigan St., 10/20/02 (Tapeh 147, Jackson 238)
100 YARDS RUSHING IN A GAME BY THREE
PLAYERS
Garry White (129), Duane Gregory (128), Marion Barber (118) vs. Northwestern, 1980
John King (188), Doug Beaudoin (157), Bob Morgan
(133) vs. Northwestern, 1972
200-YARD RUSHING GAMES IN A SEASON
4 Laurence Maroney (203) at Tulsa, 9/1/05
Laurence Maroney (217) vs. Purdue, 9/24/05
Laurence Maroney (258) vs. Wisconsin, 10/15/05
Amir Pinnix (206) vs. Michigan State, 11/12/05
100 YARDS RUSHING IN A GAME BY TWO
PLAYERS
Alex Daniels (155), Amir Pinnix (114)
at Kent State, 2006
Laurence Maroney (258), Gary Russell (139)
vs. Wisconsin, 2005
Laurence Maroney (129), Gary Russell (128)
vs. Michigan, 2005
Laurence Maroney (145), Gary Russell (116)
vs. Florida Atlantic, 2005
Marion Barber III (187), Laurence Maroney (105)
vs. Alabama, 2004
Marion Barber III (167), Laurence Maroney (156)
vs. Iowa, 2004
Marion Barber III (201), Laurence Maroney (132)
vs. Colorado State, 2004
Marion Barber III (149), Laurence Maroney (141)
vs. Illinois St., 2004
Marion Barber III (139), Laurence Maroney (135)
vs. Wisconsin, 2003
Laurence Maroney (164), Marion Barber III (107)
vs. Indiana, 2003
Laurence Maroney (179), Marion Barber III (129)
at Illinois, 2003
Marion Barber III (197), Asad Abdul-Khaliq (106)
vs. Michigan, 2003
Laurence Maroney (132), Marion Barber III (120)
vs. ULL, 2003
Terry Jackson II (238), Thomas Tapeh (147)
at Michigan State, 2002
Terry Jackson II (239), Thomas Tapeh (176)
vs. Northwestern, 2002
Terry Jackson II (159), Thomas Tapeh (113)
vs. Illinois, 2002
Marion Barber III (152), Tellis Redmon (126)
vs. Michigan State, 2001
Thomas Hamner (174), Billy Cockerham (111)
vs. Indiana, 1999
Thomas Hamner (184), Billy Cockerham (100)
vs. Illinois, 1999
Thomas Hamner (148), Byron Evans (108)
vs. Iowa, 1998
Javon Jackson (120), Rafael Cooper (102)
vs. Arkansas State, 1995
Garry White (162), Marion Barber (118)
vs. Illinois, 1980
Marion Barber (233), Garry White (102)
vs. Illinois, 1978
Rick Upchurch (210), John Jones (125)
vs. Iowa, 1974
John King (179), Larry Powelll (128)
at Iowa, 1973
John King (173), Doug Beaudoin (135)
vs. Iowa, 1972
John King (174), Bob Morgan (127)
vs. Indiana, 1972
Ernie Cook (119), Craig Curry (107)
vs. Kansas, 1971
Jim Carter (121), Barry Mayer (113)
vs. Wisconsin, 1968
John Wintermute (135), Curtis Wilson (118)
vs. Indiana, 1967
Billy Bye (140), Ev Faunce (105)
vs. Wyoming, 1946
Red Williams (105), Victor Kulbitski (108)
vs. Indiana, 1944
LONGEST RUNS
98 Darrell Thompson vs. Michigan, 11/7/87
93 Laurence Maroney vs. Wisconsin, 10/15/05
93 Byron Evans vs. Memphis, 9/19/98
86 Rick Upchurch vs. Iowa, 10/19/74
81 Billy Bye vs. Wyoming, 10/19/46
80 Laurence Maroney vs. Michigan, 10/9/04
80 Laurence Maroney vs. Illinois State, 9/11/04
POSITIONAL RECORDS
QUARTERBACK
SEASON RUSHING YARDS
1. Billy Cockerham, 1999
2. Rickey Foggie, 1984
3. Adam Weber, 2007
4. Sandy Stephens, 1961
5. Tony Dungy, 1974
CAREER RUSHING YARDS
1. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
2. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
3. Tony Dungy, 1973-76
4. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
5. Marquel Fleetwood, 1989-92
831
647
617
534
417
2,150
1,280
1,165
1,158
875
SEASON TOUCHDOWNS
1. Billy Cockerham, 1999
2. Rickey Foggie, 1985
Sandy Stephens, 1960
4. Craig Curry, 1971
5. John Hankinson, 1964
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10
9
9
8
7
Rushing Records
ALL-TIME TOP 10 RUSHERS
CAREER TOUCHDOWNS
1. Rickey Foggie,1984-87
2. Sandy Stephens, 1959-61
3. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
Tony Dungy, 1973-76
5. Craig Curry, 1969-71
25
18
16
16
14
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES
1. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
3. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
Craig Curry, 1969-71
4
4
2
2
RECORDS BY CLASS
FRESHMAN
SEASON RUSHING YARDS
1. Darrell Thompson, 1986
2. Laurence Maroney, 2003
3. Marion Barber III, 2001
4. DeLeon Eskridge, 2008
5. Rickey Foggie, 1984
SOPHOMORE
SEASON RUSHING YARDS
1. Tellis Redmon, 2000
2. Laurence Maroney, 2004
3. Terry Jackson II, 2002
4. Darrell Thompson, 1987
5. Marion Barber III, 2003
1,376
1,121
742
678
647
1,368
1,348
1,317
1,229
1,196
JUNIOR
SEASON RUSHING YARDS
1. Laurence Maroney, 2005
2. Chris Darkins, 1994
3. Amir Pinnix, 2006
4. Marion Barber III, 2004
5. Marion Barber, 1978
1,464
1,443
1,272
1,269
1,210
SENIOR
SEASON RUSHING YARDS
1. Thomas Hamner, 1999
2. Darrell Thompson, 1989
3. Garry White, 1980
4. Rick Upchurch, 1974
5. Ernie Cook, 1971
1,426
1,139
959
942
881
90 | Minnesota Football
Year
Att.
1. DARRELL THOMPSON
242
1986
1987
224
1988
210
260
1989
Total
936
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
Yards
Avg.
TD
1,376
1,229
910
1,139
4,654
5.7
5.5
4.3
4.4
5.0
8
13
9
10
40
2. LAURENCE MARONEY
162
2003
2004
217
2005
281
660
Total
1,121
1,348
1,464
3,933
6.9
6.2
5.2
6.0
10
12
10
32
3. THOMAS HAMNER
195
1996
1997
170
1998
209
308
1999
Total
882
883
663
838
1,426
3,810
4.5
3.9
4.0
4.6
4.3
3
4
4
10
21
4. MARION BARBER III
2001
118
2002
19
2003
207
2004
231
Total
575
742
69
1,196
1,269
3,276
6.3
3.6
5.8
5.5
5.7
7
0
17
11
35
5. CHRIS DARKINS
1992
78
1993
124
1994
277
1995
164
Total
643
357
610
1,443
825
3,235
4.6
4.9
5.2
5.0
5.0
0
4
11
6
21
6. MARION BARBER
1977
132
1978
247
1979
127
1980
154
Total
660
589
1,210
526
769
3,094
4.5
4.9
4.1
5.0
4.7
3
8
12
11
34
7. TELLIS REDMON
1999
8
2000
293
2001
185
Total
486
22
1,368
1,091
2,481
2.8
4.7
5.9
5.1
1
8
6
15
8. AMIR PINNIX
2004
26
2005
78
2006
252
2007
106
Total
462
137
467
1,272
563
2.439
5.3
6.0
5.0
5.3
5.4
2
1
10
5
18
9. GARRY WHITE
1977
65
1978
67
1979
135
1980
177
Total
444
261
272
861
959
2,353
4.0
4.1
6.4
5.4
5.3
0
1
6
9
16
10. FRANCIS “PUG” LUND
1932
163
867
1933
153
730
1934
100
667
Total
416
2,264
5.3
4.8
6.7
5.4
3
4
6
13
Year
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
Player
Shorty Almquist
Herb Joesting
Shorty Almquist
Win Brockmeyer
Art Pharmer
Jack Manders
Jack Manders
Francis “Pug” Lund
Francis “Pug” Lund
Francis “Pug” Lund
George Roscoe
Andy Uram
Harold Van Every
Wilbur Moore
Harold Van Every
Bruce Smith
Bill Daley
Bill Daley
Red Williams
Red Williams
Vic Kulbitski
Billy Bye
Billy Bye
Ev Faunce
Billy Bye
Dick Gregory
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
Bob McNamara
Dick Borstad
Bobby Cox
Bob Blakely
Bill Kauth
Tom Robbins
Roger Hagberg
Sandy Stephens
Jerry Jones
Mike Reid
Fred Farthing
Joe Holmberg
Curtis Wilson
Jim Carter
Barry Mayer
Barry Mayer
Ernie Cook
Ernie Cook
John King
Rick Upchurch
Rick Upchurch
Bubby Holmes
Kent Kitzmann
Kent Kitzmann
Marion Barber
Garry White
Garry White
Frank Jacobs
Tony Hunter
David Puk
Rickey Foggie
Valdez Baylor
Darrell Thompson
Darrell Thompson
Darrell Thompson
Darrell Thompson
Mark Smith
Antonio Carter
Att.
97
188
138
91
109
102
128
163
153
100
123
64
91
98
133
76
157
88
99
128
112
70
87
116
138
66
152
201
198
112
96
130
65
92
93
101
122
98
102
113
106
138
142
130
162
107
177
237
141
153
132
168
175
247
135
177
147
69
73
145
112
242
224
210
260
196
165
Yards
505
962
687
549
570
413
459
867
730
667
648
456
526
555
733
542
726
552
561
989
485
467
433
558
561
315
789
650
749
708
440
553
324
361
339
443
534
453
392
433
352
546
519
662
745
495
881
1,164
841
942
573
696
723
1,210
861
959
636
395
287
647
680
1,376
1,229
910
1,139
700
660
TD
—
—
—
—
—
—
6
2
4
6
4
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
7
8
5
5
5
4
7
1
6
5
9
11
5
6
6
4
2
3
8
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
6
5
11
9
4
3
1
4
8
6
9
8
3
2
2
6
8
13
9
10
5
1
Rushing Records
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Antonio Carter
Chris Darkins
Chris Darkins
Chris Darkins
Thomas Hamner
Thomas Hamner
Thomas Hamner
Thomas Hamner
Tellis Redmon
Tellis Redmon
Terry Jackson II
Marion Barber III
Laurence Maroney
Laurence Maroney
Amir Pinnix
Adam Weber
DeLeon Eskridge
Duane Bennett
133
124
277
164
195
170
209
308
293
185
239
207
217
281
252
146
184
98
572
610
1,443
825
883
663
838
1,426
1,368
1,091
1,317
1,196
1,348
1,464
1,272
617
678
376
3
4
11
6
3
4
4
10
8
6
6
17
12
10
10
5
7
6
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES
PERFORMANCES SINCE 1942
Name, Opponent (Date)
Yards
165
Bill Daley vs. Iowa Seahawks (10/3/42)
Wayne “Red” Williams at Iowa (11/14/42)
149
Loren Palmer vs. Nebraska (10/2/43)
111
Wayne “Red” Williams vs. Iowa (11/13/43)
143
Wayne “Red” Williams vs. Iowa Seahawks (9/23/44) 131
Wayne “Red” Williams vs. Missouri (10/14/44) 158
Wayne “Red” Williams at Ohio State (10/28/44) 156
Wayne “Red” Williams vs. Northwestern (11/4/44) 124
Wayne “Red” Williams vs. Indiana (11/11/44) 105
Victor Kulbitski vs. Indiana (11/11/44)
108
Wayne “Red” Williams at Wisconsin (11/25/44) 128
Victor Kulbitski vs. Missouri (9/22/45)
113
Bob Mealey at Nebraska (10/6/45)
113
Tom Cates vs. Northwestern (10/20/45)
111
Tom Cates vs. Ohio State (10/27/45)
104
Billy Bye vs. Wyoming (10/19/46)
140
Ev Faunce vs. Wyoming (10/19/46)
105
Billy Bye vs. Iowa (11/16/46)
112
Ev Faunce vs. Iowa (11/15/47)
137
Ev Faunce at Washington (9/25/48)
175
Dick Gregory at Ohio State (10/15/49)
129
Kermit Klefsaas vs. Purdue (11/18/50)
112
Kermit Klefsaas vs. Wisconsin (11/25/50)
121
Paul Giel vs. Nebraska (10/20/51)
105
Paul Giel vs. Michigan (10/27/51)
104
Paul Giel vs. Iowa (11/3/51)
166
Paul Giel vs. Indiana (11/10/51)
117
Paul Giel vs. Purdue (11/17/51)
165
Paul Giel vs. Purdue (11/8/52)
105
Paul Giel vs. Illinois (10/17/53)
142
Paul Giel vs. Michigan (10/24/53)
112
Paul Giel vs. Indiana (11/7/53)
101
Melvin Holme vs. Wisconsin (11/21/53)
121
Bob McNamara vs. N’western (10/9/54)
120
Ken Yackel vs. Illinois (10/16/54)
107
Bob McNamara vs. Oregon State (11/6/54)
161
Bob McNamara vs. Iowa (11/13/54)
115
Dick Borstad vs. Northwestern (10/8/55)
142
Dick Borstad vs. USC (10/29/55)
104
Bob Schultz vs. Wisconsin (11/19/55)
117
Bob Cox vs. Michigan State (11/17/56)
128
Roger Hagberg vs. Iowa (11/5/60)
103
Sandy Stephens vs. Michigan (10/28/61)
160
Joe Holmberg vs. Indiana (10/9/65)
115
Curtis Wilson vs. Stanford (9/24/66)
109
Curtis Wilson vs. Ohio State (10/29/66)
138
Curtis Wilson vs. Northwestern (11/5/66)
101
Jim Carter vs. Illinois (10/14/67)
Mo Forte vs. Iowa (11/4/67)
John Wintermute vs. Indiana (11/18/67)
Curtis Wilson vs. Indiana (11/18/67)
Barry Mayer vs. Iowa (11/2/68)
Jim Carter vs. Purdue (11/9/68)
Barry Mayer vs. Indiana (11/16/68)
Jim Carter vs. Wisconsin (11/23/68)
Barry Mayer vs. Wisconsin (11/23/68)
Jim Carter vs. Arizona State (9/20/69)
Barry Mayer vs. Indiana (10/11/69)
Jim Carter vs. Ohio State (10/18/69)
Barry Mayer vs. Iowa (11/1/69)
Ernest Cook vs. Northwestern (11/8/69)
Barry Mayer vs. Wisconsin (11/22/69)
Barry Mayer vs. Ohio (9/26/70)
Craig Curry vs. Indiana (10/10/70)
John Marquesen vs. Michigan State (11/14/70)
Ernest Cook vs. Kansas (10/2/71)
Craig Curry vs. Kansas (10/2/71)
Ernest Cook vs. Iowa (10/16/71)
John Marquesen vs. Wisconsin (11/20/71)
John King vs. Indiana (9/16/72)
Bob Morgan vs. Indiana (9/16/72)
John King vs. Iowa (10/23/72)
Doug Beaudoin vs. Iowa (10/23/72)
John King vs. Northwestern (11/11/72)
Doug Beaudoin vs. Northwestern (11/11/72)
Bob Morgan vs. Northwestern (11/11/72)
John King vs. Michigan State (11/18/72)
John King vs. North Dakota (9/22/73)
John King vs. Iowa (10/13/73)
Larry Powell at Iowa (10/20/73)
Rick Upchurch at Northwestern (11/3/73)
Rick Upchurch vs. Purdue (11/10/73)
Rick Upchurch vs. Wisconsin (11/24/73)
Rick Upchurch vs. Ohio State (9/14/74)
Tony Dungy vs. North Dakota (9/21/74)
John Jones vs. Iowa (10/19/74)
Rick Upchurch vs. Iowa (10/19/74)
Rick Upchurch at Purdue (11/9/74)
Dexter Pride at Indiana (9/13/75)
Bubby Holmes vs. Ohio (10/4/75)
Greg Barlow vs. Northwestern (11/22/75)
Greg Barlow vs. Wisconsin (11/22/75)
Kent Kitzmann vs. Washington State (9/18/76)
Kent Kitzmann vs. Western Michigan (9/25/76)
Kent Kitzmann at Washington (10/2/76)
Kent Kitzmann at Michigan State (10/16/76)
Jeff Thompson vs. Western Mich. (9/10/77)
Kent Kitzmann at Washington (10/2/77)
Marion Barber at Indiana (10/29/77)
Kent Kitzmann at Illinois (11/12/77)
Kent Kitzmann vs. Wisconsin (11/19/77)
Marion Barber vs. Toledo (9/16/78)
Marion Barber vs. Iowa (10/14/78)
Marion Barber at Northwestern (10/21/78)
Marion Barber vs. Indiana (11/4/78)
Garry White vs. Illinois (11/18/78)
Marion Barber vs. Illinois (11/18/78)
Marion Barber at Wisconsin (11/25/78)
Garry White vs. Ohio State (9/15/79)
Marion Barber vs. Northwestern (9/29/79)
Garry White vs. Michigan St. (11/10/79)
Garry White vs. Wisconsin (11/17/79)
Marion Barber vs. Ohio (9/13/80)
Marion Barber vs. USC (9/27/80)
Garry White vs. Northwestern (10/4/80)
Duane Gregory vs. Northwestern (10/4/80)
118
149
135
118
179
101
177
121
113
101
130
100
135
141
216
118
100
102
119
107
175
115
174
127
173
135
188
157
133
138
110
179
128
154
177
167
107
149
125
210
120
167
110
102
102
111
183
101
112
109
101
111
266
154
122
130
110
177
102
233
111
221
143
140
230
126
101
129
128
Marion Barber vs. Northwestern (10/4/80)
Marion Barber vs. Illinois (11/1/80)
Garry White vs. Illinois (11/1/80)
Garry White vs. Indiana (11/8/80)
Garry White vs. Michigan State (11/15/80)
Marvell Ross vs. Ohio (9/12/81)
Frank Jacobs vs. Illinois (10/3/81)
Frank Jacobs vs. Northwestern (10/10/81)
Manny Henry vs. Indiana (10/17/81)
Tony Hunter vs. Ohio (9/11/82)
Tony Hunter vs. Michigan State (11/13/82)
Tony Hunter vs. Indiana (10/6/84)
Rickey Foggie vs. Wisconsin (10/13/84)
Rickey Foggie vs. Michigan (11/10/84)
Rickey Foggie vs. Wichita State (9/14/85)
Valdez Baylor vs. Indiana (10/19/85)
Darrell Thompson vs. Bowling Green (9/1/86)
Darrell Thompson vs. Pacific (9/27/86)
Darrell Thompson vs. Northwestern (10/11/86)
Darrell Thompson vs. Indiana (10/18/86)
Darrell Thompson vs. Wisconsin (11/8/86)
Darrell Thompson vs. Iowa (11/22/86)
Darrell Thompson vs. Tennessee (12/29/86)
Darrell Thompson vs. Northern Iowa (9/12/87)
Darrell Thompson vs. California (9/19/87)
Darrell Thompson vs. Purdue (10/3/87)
Darrell Thompson vs. Northwestern (10/10/87)
Rickey Foggie vs. Northwestern (10/10/87)
Darrell Thompson vs. Indiana (10/17/87)
Darrell Thompson vs. Michigan (11/7/87)
Darrell Thompson vs. Miami (Ohio) (9/17/88)
Darrell Thompson vs. Northern Ill. (9/24/88)
Darrell Thompson vs. Northwestern (10/8/88)
Darrell Thompson vs. Iowa State (9/16/89)
Darrell Thompson vs. Indiana State (9/30/89)
Darrell Thompson vs. Indiana (10/21/89)
Darrell Thompson vs. Ohio State (10/28/89)
Darrell Thompson vs. Wisconsin (11/4/89)
Darrell Thompson vs. Michigan (11/18/89)
Darrell Thompson vs. Iowa (11/25/89)
Mark Smith vs. Northwestern (10/13/90)
Antonio Carter vs. Ohio State (11/9/91)
Antonio Carter vs. Wisconsin (11/16/91)
Marquel Fleetwood vs. Colorado (9/19/92)
Chris Darkins vs. Purdue (10/9/93)
Chris Darkins vs. Pacific (9/10/94)
Chris Darkins vs. San Diego State (9/17/94)
Chris Darkins at Indiana (10/1/94)
Chris Darkins at Purdue (10/8/94)
Chris Darkins vs. Northwestern (10/15/94)
Chris Darkins vs. Iowa (11/19/94)
Chris Darkins at Syracuse (9/23/95)
Javon Jackson vs. Arkansas State (9/30/95)
Rafael Cooper vs. Arkansas State (9/30/95)
Chris Darkins vs. Purdue (10/7/95)
Thomas Hamner vs. NE Louisiana (9/7/96)
Thomas Hamner at Northwestern (10/12/96)
Thomas Hamner at Hawaii (8/30/97)
Thomas Hamner at Memphis (9/20/97)
Thomas Hamner at Penn State (10/18/97)
Thomas Hamner vs. Arkansas State (9/5/98)
Thomas Hamner vs. Memphis (9/19/98)
Thomas Hamner vs. Iowa (11/21/98)
Byron Evans vs. Iowa (11/21/98)
Thomas Hamner vs. UL Monroe (9/11/99)
Billy Cockerham at Illinois State (9/18/99)
Thomas Hamner at Northwestern (10/2/99)
Thomas Hamner vs. Wisconsin (10/9/99)
Billy Cockerham at Illinois (10/16/99)
91 | Minnesota Football
118
162
103
145
201
102
114
182
105
124
131
116
153
101
140
141
205
117
176
191
117
104
136
156
156
101
144
136
103
201
179
102
156
106
231
117
133
143
125
122
169
120
136
110
149
179
155
146
234
110
188
205
120
102
294
158
128
104
102
154
137
128
148
108
174
156
118
144
100
Rushing Records
Thomas Hamner at Illinois (10/16/99)
Thomas Hamner vs. Ohio State (10/23/99)
Thomas Hamner vs. Purdue (10/30/99)
Billy Cockerham vs. Indiana (11/13/99)
Thomas Hamner vs. Indiana (11/13/99)
Billy Cockerham at Iowa (11/20/99)
Tellis Redmon vs. UL Monroe (9/2/00)
Thomas Tapeh at Baylor (9/16/00)
Tellis Redmon vs. Illinois (9/30/00)
Tellis Redmon vs. Penn State (10/7/00)
Tellis Redmon at Ohio State (10/14/00)
Tellis Redmon at Indiana (10/21/00)
Tellis Redmon at Wisconsin (11/4/00)
Tellis Redmon vs. N.C. State (12/27/00)
Marion Barber III vs. Louisiana-Laf. (9/8/01)
Tellis Redmon at Purdue (9/29/01)
Tellis Redmon at Northwestern (10/13/01)
Marion Barber III vs. Michigan St. (10/20/01)
Tellis Redmon vs. Michigan State (10/20/01)
Tellis Redmon vs. Murray State (10/27/01)
Tellis Redmon vs. Ohio State (11/3/01)
Tellis Redmon vs. Wisconsin (11/24/01)
Asad Abdul-Khaliq vs.Toledo (9/14/02)
Terry Jackson II vs. Buffalo (9/21/02)
Terry Jackson II vs. Illinois (10/3/02)
Thomas Tapeh vs. Illinois (10/3/02)
Terry Jackson II vs. Northwestern (10/10/02)
Thomas Tapeh vs. Northwestern (10/10/02)
Terry Jackson II at Michigan State (10/20/02)
Thomas Tapeh at Michigan State (10/20/02)
Thomas Tapeh vs. Arkansas (12/30/02)
Marion Barber III at Ohio (9/13/03)
Marion Barber III vs. La-Lafayette (9/20/03)
Laurence Maroney vs. La-Lafayette (9/20/03)
Marion Barber III at Penn State (9/27/03)
Marion Barber III vs. Michigan (10/10/03)
Asad Abdul-Khaliq vs. Michigan (10/10/03)
Marion Barber III at Illinois (10/25/03)
Laurence Maroney at Illinois (10/25/03)
Marion Barber III vs. Indiana (11/1/03)
Laurence Maroney vs. Indiana (11/1/03)
Marion Barber III vs. Wisconsin (11/8/03)
Laurence Maroney vs. Wisconsin (11/8/03)
Laurence Maroney vs. Oregon (12/31/03)
Laurence Maroney vs. Toledo (9/4/04)
Marion Barber III vs. Illinois St. (9/11/04)
Laurence Maroney vs. Illinois St. (9/11/04)
Marion Barber III at Colorado State (9/18/04)
Laurence Maroney at Colorado State (9/18/04)
Laurence Maroney vs. Northwestern (9/25/04)
Laurence Maroney vs. Penn State (10/2/04)
Laurence Maroney at Michigan (10/9/04)
Marion Barber III vs. Illinois (10/23/04)
Marion Barber III vs. Iowa (11/13/04)
Laurence Maroney vs. Iowa (11/13/04)
Marion Barber III vs. Alabama (12/31/04)
Laurence Maroney vs. Alabama (12/31/04)
Laurence Maroney at Tulsa (9/1/05)
Laurence Maroney vs. Colorado State (9/10/05)
Laurence Maroney vs. Florida Atlantic (9/17/05)
Gary Russell vs. Florida Atlantic (9/17/05)
Laurence Maroney vs. Purdue (9/24/05)
Laurence Maroney at Michigan (10/8/05)
Gary Russell at Michigan (10/8/05)
Laurence Maroney vs. Wisconsin (10/15/05)
Gary Russell vs. Wisconsin (10/15/05)
Laurence Maroney vs. Ohio State (10/29/05)
Gary Russell at Indiana (11/5/05)
92 | Minnesota Football
184
115
166
111
174
122
101
183
183
150
118
103
211
246
173
152
143
152
126
108
103
128
103
124
159
113
239
176
238
147
100
104
120
132
134
197
106
129
179
107
164
139
135
135
108
149
141
201
132
145
144
145
138
167
156
187
105
203
133
145
116
217
129
128
258
139
127
188
Amir Pinnix vs. Michigan State (11/12/05)
Laurence Maroney vs. Virginia (12/30/05)
Alex Daniels at Kent State (8/31/06)
Amir Pinnix at Kent State (8/31/06)
Amir Pinnix at Purdue (9/23/06)
Amir Pinnix at Michigan State (11/11/06)
Amir Pinnix vs. Iowa (11/18/06)
Amir Pinnix vs. Texas Tech (12/29/06)
Amir Pinnix vs. Bowling Green (9/1/07)
Amir Pinnix vs. Miami (Ohio) (9/8/07)
Jay Thomas vs. Northwestern (10/13/07)
Duane Bennett vs. Michigan (10/27/07)
DeLeon Eskridge vs. Montana State (9/13/08)
DeLeon Eskridge at Illinois (10/13/08)
206
109
155
114
173
113
119
179
168
126
100
106
114
124
Passing Records
Adam Weber (2007-09) • career leader in passing yards, attempts and completions
ATTEMPTS
Game: 67, Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio State, 11/7/81
Season: 449, Adam Weber, 2007
Career: 1,226, Adam Weber, 2007-
COMPLETIONS
Game: 37, Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio State, 11/7/81
Season: 258, Adam Weber, 2008
Career: 704, Adam Weber, 2007YARDS
Game: 478, Tim Schade vs. Penn State, 9/4/93
Season: 2,895, Adam Weber, 2007
Career: 8,238, Adam Weber, 2007TOUCHDOWN PASSES
Game: 6, Scott Eckers vs. Purdue, 10/9/93
Season: 24, Adam Weber, 2007
Career: 55, Bryan Cupito, 2006
Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003
Bryan Cupito (2003-06) •
career leader in passing touchdowns
MOST PASSES INTERCEPTED
Game: 6, Don Swanson vs. Wisconsin, 11/20/54
Season: 19, Marquel Fleetwood, 1992
Mike Hohensee, 1982
Paul Giel, 1951
Adam Weber, 2007
Career: 42, Adam Weber, 2007TOUCHDOWN-INTERCEPTION RATIO
Season: 3.40, Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003 (17-5)
Career: 2.20, Bryan Cupito, 2003-06 (55-25)
CONSECUTIVE COMPLETIONS
14, Adam Weber at Bowling Green, 9/6/2008
CAREER AVG GAIN PER COMPLETION
16.8 yards, Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
LONGEST GAIN
96 yards, Asad Abdul-Khaliq to Jared Ellerson at
Northwestern, 10/4/03
94 yards, Marquel Fleetwood to John Lewis vs.
Michigan, 10/24/92
FRESHMAN RECORDS
Completions: 258, Adam Weber, 2007
Passing Yardage: 2,895, Adam Weber, 2007
Touchdown Passes: 24, Adam Weber, 2007
SOPHOMORE RECORDS
Completions: 255, Adam Weber, 2008
Passing Yardage: 2,761, Adam Weber, 2008
Touchdown Passes: 18, Cory Sauter, 1995
JUNIOR RECORDS
Completions: 200, Cory Sauter, 1996
Passing Yardage: 2,582, Adam Weber, 2009
Touchdown Passes: 20, Mike Hohensee, 1981
SENIOR RECORDS
Completions: 214, Bryan Cupito, 2006
Passing Yardage: 2,819, Bryan Cupito, 2006
Touchdown Passes: 22, Bryan Cupito, 2006
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
Game: 1.000, Cory Sauter vs. Ohio State, 1995 (7 of 7)
Mark Carlson vs. Ohio State, 1978 (7 of 7)
Season: .632, Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003 (158 of 250)
Career: .572, Mark Carlson, 1976-79 (255 of 477)
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Passing Records
SEASON RECORDS
PASSING YARDAGE
Season
1. Adam Weber, 2007
2. Bryan Cupito, 2006
3. Adam Weber, 2008
4. Cory Sauter, 1995
5. Adam Weber, 2009
6. Cory Sauter, 1996
7. Bryan Cupito, 2005
8. Mike Hohensee, 1981
9. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003
10. Mike Hohensee, 1982
11. Tim Schade, 1994
12. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002
13. Mark Carlson, 1979
14. Marquel Fleetwood, 1992
15. Bryan Cupito, 2004
Yards
2,895
2,819
2,761
2,600
2,582
2,578
2,530
2,412
2,401
2,380
2,338
2,190
2,188
2,168
2,097
PASSING ATTEMPTS
Season
1. Adam Weber, 2007
2. Adam Weber, 2008
3. Marquel Fleetwood, 1992
4. Adam Weber, 2009
5. Mike Hohensee, 1981
6. Mike Hohensee, 1982
7. Bryan Cupito, 2006
8. Cory Sauter, 1995
9. Tim Schade, 1994
10. Cory Sauter, 1996
11. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002
12. Mark Carlson, 1979
13. Bryan Cupito, 2005
14. Tim Schade, 1993
15. Billy Cockerham, 1999
Attempts
449
410
385
367
362
360
359
352
341
338
315
300
297
286
276
PASSING COMPLETIONS
Season
1. Adam Weber, 2007
2. Adam Weber, 2008
3. Bryan Cupito, 2006
4. Mike Hohensee, 1982
5. Cory Sauter, 1995
6. Cory Sauter, 1996
7. Marquel Fleetwood, 1992
8. Adam Weber, 2009
9. Tim Schade, 1994
10. Mike Hohensee, 1981
11. Mark Carlson, 1979
12. Bryan Cupito, 2005
13. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002
14. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003
15. Marquel Fleetwood, 1991
16. Travis Cole, 2000
Billy Cockerham, 1999
18. Tim Schade, 1993
19. Cory Sauter, 1997
20. Bryan Cupito, 2004
Tony Dungy, 1975
Completions
258
255
214
210
204
200
192
191
187
182
177
176
165
158
155
147
147
135
126
123
123
TOUCHDOWN PASSES
Season
1. Adam Weber, 2007
2. Bryan Cupito, 2006
3. Mike Hohensee, 1981
4. Bryan Cupito, 2005
Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002
6. Cory Sauter, 1995
7. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003
8. Adam Weber, 2008
Billy Cockerham, 1999
Tony Dungy, 1975
11. Bryan Cupito, 2004
Cory Sauter, 1996
Tim Schade, 1994
14. Adam Weber, 2009
Mike Hohensee, 1982
16. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2001
17. Travis Cole, 2000
Billy Cockerham, 1998
Mark Carlson, 1979
20. Rickey Foggie, 1984
GAME RECORDS
TDs
24
22
20
19
19
18
17
15
15
15
14
14
14
13
13
12
11
11
11
10
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE (MIN. 100 ATT.)
Season
(Att.-Comp.) Pct.
1. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003 (250-158) .632
2. Adam Weber, 2008
(410-255) .622
3. Cory Sauter, 1995
(338-204) 604
4. Bryan Cupito, 2006
(359-214) 596
5. Bryan Cupito, 2005
(297-176) 593
6. Marquel Fleetwood, 1991 (264-155) .587
7. Travis Cole, 2000
(252-147) .583
Mike Hohensee, 1982
(360-210) .583
9. Adam Weber, 2007
(449-258) .575
10. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2001 (187-107) .572
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN
Season
1. Adam Weber, 2007
Marquel Fleetwood, 1992
Mike Hohensee, 1982
Paul Giel, 1951
5. Greg Murphy, 1983
John Hankinson, 1965
7. Adam Weber, 2009
8. Tony Dungy, 1975
9. Cory Sauter, 1995
Tim Schade, 1993
Tim Salem, 1980
Sandy Stephens, 1961
INT
19
19
19
19
16
16
15
14
13
13
13
13
PASS EFFICIENCY RATING
1. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003
2. Bryan Cupito, 2005
3. Bryan Cupito, 2006
4. Cory Sauter, 1995
5. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2001
6. Rickey Foggie, 1985
7. Travis Cole, 2000
8. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000
9. Billy Cockerham, 1999
10. Bryan Cupito, 2004
162.31
145.87
140.78
134.85
134.55
134.45
133.25
129.35
127.59
126.95
INDIVIDUAL YARDS PASSING
478 Tim Schade vs. Penn State (9/4/93)
444 Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
416 Adam Weber vs. Michigan State (10/31/09)
404 Cory Sauter at Michigan State (10/21/95)
402 Scott Eckers vs. Purdue (10/8/93)
397 Cory Sauter vs. Ball State (9/14/96)
396 Bryan Cupito vs. Ohio State (10/29/05)
394 Tim Schade vs. Michigan (11/12/94)
388 Asad Abdul-Khaliq at Iowa (11/15/03)
378 Bryan Cupito vs. Indiana (11/4/06)
377 Asad Abdul-Khaliq vs. Michigan St. (10/18/03)
368 Cory Sauter vs. Houston (9/27/97)
365 Tim Schade vs. Iowa (11/19/94)
357 Greg Murphy at Indiana (10/8/83)
355 Cory Sauter vs. Wisconsin (11/11/95)
354 Tim Schade vs. Purdue (10/8/94)
352 Adam Weber vs. Wisconsin (11/17/07)
TOUCHDOWN PASSES
6 Scott Eckers vs. Purdue (10/9/93)
5 Adam Weber vs. Michigan State (10/31/09)
5 Adam Weber at Northwestern (10/13/07)
5 Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
5 Mike Hohensee vs. Oregon State (9/26/81)
4 Adam Weber at Florida Atlantic (9/15/07)
4 Adam Weber vs. Miami (Ohio) (9/8/07)
4 Bryan Cupito vs. Indiana (11/4/06)
4 Bryan Cupito vs. Temple (9/16/06)
4 Bryan Cupito vs. Virginia (12/30/05)
4 Asad Abdul-Khaliq vs. Michigan St. (10/18/03)
4 Asad Abdul-Khaliq at Northwestern (10/4/03)
4 Asad Abdul-Khaliq at La-Lafayette (9/7/02)
4 Cory Sauter vs. Michigan State (10/21/95)
4 Tony Dungy vs. North Dakota (9/21/74)
4 Sandy Stephens vs. Illinois (10/21/61)
PASSING ATTEMPTS
67 Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
66 Tim Schade at Penn State (9/4/93)
56 Marquel Fleetwood vs. Pittsburgh (9/26/92)
55 Mike Hohensee vs. Illinois (10/2/82)
54 Marquel Fleetwood vs. Colorado (9/19/92)
52 Greg Murphy vs. Indiana (10/8/83)
51 Mark Carlson vs. Michigan (10/13/79)
51 Adam Weber vs. Northwestern (11/1/2008)
50 Cory Sauter vs. Northwestern (10/14/95)
50 Tim Schade vs. Michigan (11/12/94)
50 Mike Hohensee vs. Indiana (10/16/82)
PASSING COMPLETIONS
37 Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
35 Marquel Fleetwood vs. Pittsburgh (9/26/92)
34 Tim Schade at Penn State (9/4/93)
34 Mike Hohensee vs. Indiana (10/16/82)
31 Adam Weber vs. Northwestern (11/1/2008)
31 Adam Weber at Florida Atlantic (9/15/07)
30 Tim Schade vs. Michigan (11/12/94)
29 Cory Sauter vs. Northwestern (10/14/95)
28 Asad Abdul-Khaliq at Iowa (11/15/03)
28 Tim Schade vs. Purdue (10/8/94)
28 Craig Curry vs. Ohio State (10/17/70)
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN
6 Don Swanson vs. Wisconsin (11/20/54)
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Passing Records
CAREER RECORDS
PASSING YARDAGE
1. Adam Weber, 20072. Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
3. Cory Sauter, 1994-97
4. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
5. Marquel Fleetwood, 1989-92
6. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
7. Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
8. Tim Schade, 1993-94
9. Tony Dungy, 1973-76
10. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
11. Scott Schaffner, 1987-91
12. Mark Carlson, 1976-79
13. Craig Curry, 1969-71
14. Travis Cole, 2000-01
15. John Hankinson, 1962-65
8,238
7,446
6,834
6,660
5,279
5,162
4,792
3,986
3,515
3,483
3,472
3,128
3,060
2,747
2,561
PASSING ATTEMPTS
1. Adam Weber, 20072. Cory Sauter, 1994-97
3. Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
4. Marquel Fleetwood, 1989-92
5. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
6. Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
7. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
8. Tim Schade, 1993-94
9. Tony Dungy, 1973-76
10. Scott Schaffner, 1987-91
11. Craig Curry, 1969-71
12. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
13. Mark Carlson, 1976-79
14. Phil Hagen, 1967-69
15. John Hankinson, 1962, 64-65
1,226
945
918
876
847
722
628
627
586
515
505
485
447
421
392
PASSING COMPLETIONS
1. Adam Weber, 20072. Cory Sauter, 1994-97
3. Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
4. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
5. Marquel Fleetwood, 1989-92
6. Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
7. Tim Schade, 1993-94
8. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
9. Scott Schaffner, 1987-91
10. Tony Dungy, 1973-76
11. Mark Carlson, 1976-79
12. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
13. Craig Curry, 1969-71
14. Phil Hagen, 1967-69
15. Travis Cole, 2000-01
704
539
513
481
465
392
322
311
278
274
256
252
226
211
205
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE (MIN. 300 ATT.)
Name
(Comp.-Att.) Pct.
1. Adam Weber, 2007(704-1226) .574
2. Mark Carlson, 1976-79
(255-447) .572
3. Cory Sauter, 1994-97
(539-945) .570
4. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03 (481-847) .568
5. Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
(513-918) 558
6. Travis Cole, 2000-01
(205-367) .558
7. Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
(392-722) .543
8. Scott Schaffner, 1987-91
(278-515) .540
9. Marquel Fleetwood, 1989-92 (465-876) .531
10. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99 (252-485) .520
TOUCHDOWN PASSES
1. Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
3. Adam Weber, 20074. Cory Sauter, 1994-97
5. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
6. Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
7. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
8. Tony Dungy, 1973-76
9. Tim Schade, 1993-94
Scott Schaffner, 1987-91
11. Marquel Fleetwood, 1989-92
12. Mark Carlson, 1976-79
13. Travis Cole, 2000-01
Craig Curry, 1969-71
John Hankinson, 1962, 64-65
55
55
52
40
34
33
29
25
22
22
18
17
16
16
16
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN
1. Adam Weber, 20072. Marquel Fleetwood, 1989-92
3. Paul Giel, 1951-53
4. Tony Dungy, 1973-76
5. Cory Sauter, 1994-97
6. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
7. Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
8. Sandy Stephens, 1959-61
9. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
10. Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
11. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
Craig Curry, 1969-71
13. Tim Schade, 1993-94
14. John Hankinson, 1962, 64-65
15. Mark Carlson, 1976-79
42
40
36
35
34
32
31
27
26
25
24
24
23
22
20
PASS EFFICIENCY RATING
1. Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
2. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
3. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
4. Travis Cole, 2000-01
5. Cory Sauter, 1994-97
7. Scott Eckers, 1992-94
8. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
9. Adam Weber, 200710. Mark Carlson, 1976-79
11. Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
12. Scott Schaffner, 1987-91
13. Tim Schade, 1993-94
138.34
138.13
126.64
126.58
124.77
122.43
122.12
121.00
119.43
116.54
115.52
109.00
TOUCHDOWN-INTERCEPTION RATIO
Name
(TD-Int)
1. Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
(55-25)
2. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03 (55-26)
3. Adam Weber, 2007(52-42)
4. Cory Sauter, 1994-97
(40-33)
5. Billy Cockerham, 1996-99
(29-24)
6. Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
(33-31)
7. Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
(34-32)
Ratio
2.20
2.12
1.24
1.21
1.20
1.06
1.06
CAREER MILESTONES
YARDS PASSING PER GAME
226.2 Adam Weber, 2007217.8 Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
250-YARD-PLUS GAMES
11 Adam Weber, 200711 Cory Sauter, 1994-97
11 Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
10 Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
6 Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
6 Tim Schade, 1993-94
3 Travis Cole, 2000-01
3 Scott Eckers, 1992-94
300-YARD-PLUS GAMES
7 Cory Sauter, 1994-97
5 Adam Weber, 20075 Tim Schade, 1993-94
4 Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03
4 Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
4 Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
400-YARD-PLUS GAMES
1 Adam Weber, 2007Cory Sauter, 1994-97
Tim Schade, 1993-94
Scott Eckers, 1990-94
Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
CONSECUTIVE MILESTONES
250-YARD PASSING GAMES
4 Mike Hohensee, 9/11-10/2/82
300-YARD PASSING GAMES
2 Cory Sauter, 10/14 & 10/21/95
Tim Schade, 11/12 & 11/19/94
Mike Hohensee, 10/16 & 10/23/82
GAMES WITH A TOUCHDOWN PASS
12 Bryan Cupito, 9/1/05-8/31/06
10 Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 11/10/01-10/19/02
10 Mike Hohensee, 10/31/81-10/16/82
YARDS GAINED IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES
823 Tim Schade, 1993
(478 vs. Penn State, 9/4/93; 345 vs. Indiana
St., 9/11/93)
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS IN BACK-TO-BACK
GAMES
9 Adam Weber, 2007
(5 vs. Miami, 9/8/07; 4 at Florida Atlantic,
9/15/07)
9 Scott Eckers, 1993
(6 vs. Purdue, 10/9/93); 3 at Northwestern,
10/16/93)
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Passing Records
RECORDS BY CLASS
ALL-TIME TOP 10 PASSERS
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
FRESHMAN
SEASON PASSING YARDS
1. Adam Weber, 2007
2. Scott Schaffner, 1988
3. Rickey Foggie, 1984
sorted by career passing yards
Att Comp Int
Year
1. ADAM WEBER
2007
449 258 19
410 255
8
2008
2009
367 191 15
Total
1226 704 42
Year
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
SEASON PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
1. Adam Weber, 2007
2. Rickey Foggie, 1984
3. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000
SOPHOMORE
SEASON PASSING YARDS
1. Adam Weber, 2008
2. Cory Sauter, 1995
3. Bryan Cupito, 2004
SEASON PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
1. Cory Sauter, 1995
2. Adam Weber, 2008
3. Bryan Cupito, 2004
JUNIOR
SEASON PASSING YARDS
1. Adam Weber, 2009
2. Cory Sauter, 1996
3. Bryan Cupito, 2005
SEASON PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
1. Mike Hohensee, 1981
2. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002
Bryan Cupito, 2005
SENIOR
SEASON PASSING YARDS
1. Bryan Cupito, 2006
2. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002
3. Mike Hohensee, 1982
SEASON PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
1. Bryan Cupito, 2006
2. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003
3. Billy Cockerham, 1999
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2,895
1,234
1,036
24
10
7
2,761
2,600
2,097
18
15
14
2,582
2,578
2,530
20
19
19
2,819
2,401
2,380
22
17
15
TD Yards
24
15
13
52
2,895
2,761
2,582
8,238
2. BRYAN CUPITO
2003
2004
2005
2006
Total
1
261
297
359
918
0
123
176
214
513
0
7
9
9
25
0
14
19
22
55
0
2,097
2,530
2,819
7,446
3. CORY SAUTER
1994
1995
1996
1997
Total
21
338
352
234
945
9
204
200
126
539
1
13
11
8
33
0
18
14
8
40
80
2,600
2,578
1,576
6,834
4. ASAD ABDUL-KHALIQ
2000
95
51
2001
187 107
2002
315 165
2003
250 158
Total
847 481
4
6
11
5
26
7
12
19
17
55
676
1,393
2,190
2,401
6,660
5. MARQUEL FLEETWOOD
1989
56
23
1990
171
95
1991
264 155
1992
385 192
Total
876 465
6
7
12
19
44
0
6
5
7
18
270
1,199
1,642
2,168
5,279
6. RICKEY FOGGIE
1984
1985
1986
1987
Total
1,036
1,493
1,401
1,232
5,162
121
141
191
175
628
57
74
97
83
311
9
4
7
12
32
10
8
8
8
34
7. MIKE HOHENSEE
1981
362
1982
360
Total
722
182
210
392
12
19
31
20 2,412
13 2,380
33 4,792
8. TIM SCHADE
1993
1994
Total
286
341
627
135
187
322
13
10
23
8 1,648
14 2,338
22 3,986
9. TONY DUNGY
1973
1974
1975
1976
Total
33
94
225
234
586
8
39
123
104
274
2
7
14
12
35
1
97
5
612
15 1,515
4 1,291
25 3,515
10. BILLY COCKERHAM
1996
1
0
1997
28
13
1998
180
92
1999
276 147
Total
485 252
0
2
12
10
24
0
0
3
242
11 1,150
15 2,091
29 3,483
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Player
Ev Faunce
Ev Faunce
Ev Faunce
Billy Bye
George Hudak
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
Geno Cappelletti
Dick Larson
Bob Cox
Bob Cox
Larry Johnson
Jim Reese
Larry Johnson
Sandy Stephens
Sandy Stephens
Duane Blaska
Bob Sadek
John Hankinson
John Hankinson
Larry Carlson
Curtis Wilson
Phil Hagen
Phil Hagen
Craig Curry
Craig Curry
Bob Morgan
John Lawing
Tony Dungy
Tony Dungy
Tony Dungy
Wendell Avery
Mark Carlson
Mark Carlson
Tim Salem
Mike Hohensee
Mike Hohensee
Greg Murphy
Rickey Foggie
Rickey Foggie
Rickey Foggie
Rickey Foggie
Scott Schaffner
Scott Schaffner
Marquel Fleetwood
Marquel Fleetwood
Marquel Fleetwood
Tim Schade
Tim Schade
Cory Sauter
Cory Sauter
Cory Sauter
Billy Cockerham
Billy Cockerham
Travis Cole
Asad Abdul-Khaliq
Asad Abdul-Khaliq
Asad Abdul-Khaliq
Bryan Cupito
Bryan Cupito
Bryan Cupito
Adam Weber
Adam Weber
Adam Weber
Att
36
44
85
77
45
124
101
93
65
27
53
53
51
98
92
62
153
154
128
178
214
108
76
157
208
228
266
89
48
94
225
234
99
113
300
170
362
360
242
121
162
216
175
191
190
171
264
385
286
341
338
352
234
180
276
252
187
315
250
261
297
359
449
410
367
Cmp
31
15
44
41
17
57
42
50
28
12
18
19
17
35
39
22
54
71
58
86
111
56
33
75
109
103
118
32
23
39
123
104
45
64
177
81
182
210
115
57
74
97
83
106
101
95
155
192
135
187
204
200
126
92
147
147
107
165
158
123
176
214
258
255
191
Int
3
5
6
7
3
19
10
7
4
3
7
5
5
12
8
5
13
11
6
6
16
5
8
8
9
12
10
10
6
7
14
12
4
9
10
13
12
19
16
9
4
7
12
7
8
7
12
19
13
10
13
11
9
12
10
7
6
11
5
7
9
9
19
8
15
TD
1
1
2
6
2
3
6
4
4
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
9
8
2
8
8
5
6
4
6
6
9
2
3
5
15
4
3
3
11
2
20
13
6
10
8
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
8
14
18
14
8
11
15
11
12
19
17
14
19
22
24
15
13
Yds
335
234
567
571
131
689
643
590
434
253
240
268
406
555
497
326
869
862
647
1,084
1,477
599
543
771
1,266
1,315
1,691
475
276
612
1,515
1,291
591
736
2,188
887
2,412
2,380
1,410
1,036
1,493
1,401
1,232
1,234
1,373
1,199
1,642
2,168
1,648
2,338
2,600
2,578
1,576
1,150
2,091
1,982
1,393
2,190
2,401
2,097
2,530
2,819
2,895
2,761
2,582
Passing Records
250-YARD PASSING GAMES
PERFORMANCES SINCE 1950
Name, Opponent (Date) Att-Cmp-Int-TDs-Yds
John Hankinson vs. Northwestern (11/6/65)
22-14-2-1-255
Curtis Williams vs. Michigan State (10/21/67)
25-14-1-3-262
Phil Hagen vs. Arizona State (9/20/69)
40-19-3-1-278
Phil Hagen vs. Ohio State (10/18/69)
47-26-1-0-304
Craig Curry vs. Ohio State (10/17/70)
47-28-2-1-297
Mark Carlson vs. Michigan (10/13/79)
51-27-3-1-339
Mark Carlson vs. Indiana (11/3/79)
32-19-1-2-254
Mike Hohensee vs. Northwestern (10/10/81)
21-13-0-3-251
Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
67-37-1-5-444
Mike Hohensee vs. Michigan State (11/14/81)
47-22-1-2-271
Mike Hohensee vs. Wisconsin (11/21/81)
34-17-1-2-254
Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio (9/11/82)
28-17-2-2-322
Mike Hohensee vs. Purdue (9/18/82)
26-18-1-2-254
Mike Hohensee vs. Washington State (9/25/82)
31-20-1-2-281
Mike Hohensee vs. Illinois (10/2/82)
55-27-1-2-344
Mike Hohensee vs. Indiana (10/16/82)
50-34-3-1-307
Mike Hohensee vs. Iowa (10/23/82)
43-27-4-0-311
Greg Murphy vs. Indiana (10/8/83)
52-23-3-4-357
Rickey Foggie vs. Northwestern (10/20/84)
23-9-0-2-281
Alan Holt vs. Michigan State (11/2/85)
31-18-0-1-275
Rickey Foggie vs. Northwestern (10/10/87)
24-13-1-3-272
Scott Schaffner vs. Ohio State (10/27/91)
29-17-3-2-293
Marquel Fleetwood vs. Colorado (9/19/92)
54-26-4-1-262
Marquel Fleetwood vs. Pittsburgh (9/26/92)
56-35-1-2-346
Rob St. Sauver vs. Iowa (11/21/92)
32-21-0-2-261
Tim Schade vs. Penn State (9/4/93)
66-34-4-2-478
Tim Schade vs. Indiana State (9/11/93)
39-26-2-1-345
Scott Eckers vs. Purdue (10/9/93)
36-24-1-6-402
Scott Eckers vs. Wisconsin (10/23/93)
30-17-4-2-267
Scott Eckers vs. Michigan (11/13/93)
40-22-3-1-277
Tim Schade vs. Purdue (10/8/94)
42-28-2-2-354
Tim Schade vs. Northwestern (10/15/94)
43-21-0-2-294
Tim Schade vs. Michigan (11/12/94
50-30-2-3-394
Tim Schade vs. Iowa (11/19/94)
41-24-1-2-365
Cory Sauter vs. Ball State (9/16/95)
31-17-0-3-260
Cory Sauter vs. Northwestern (10/14/95)
50-29-1-1-303
Cory Sauter vs. Michigan State (10/21/95)
37-24-1-4-404
Cory Sauter vs. Wisconsin (11/11/95)
36-20-1-3-355
Cory Sauter vs. Ball State (9/14/96)
35-23-1-2-397
Cory Sauter vs. Purdue (10/5/96)
40-26-2-2-319
Cory Sauter vs. Michigan (10/26/96)
36-23-1-0-283
Cory Sauter vs. Wisconsin (11/9/96)
22-16-0-2-315
Cory Sauter vs. Illinois (11/16/96)
37-23-1-2-285
Cory Sauter vs. Houston (9/27/97)
35-23-0-3-368
Cory Sauter vs. Indiana (11/15/97)
25-16-1-2-267
Billy Cockerham at Penn State (11/6/99)
24-14-0-2-277
Billy Cockerham vs. Oregon (12/31/99)
37-19-2-3-257
Travis Cole at Indiana (10/21/00)
32-20-1-2-286
Travis Cole vs. Northwestern (10/28/00)
33-18-1-1-251
Travis Cole vs. Iowa (11/18/00)
38-23-0-3-299
Asad Abdul-Khaliq at Iowa (11/17/01)
34-20-1-3-319
Asad Abdul-Khaliq vs. Wisconsin (11/24/01)
25-17-1-3-265
Asad Abdul-Khaliq at Wisconsin (11/23/02)
33-15-1-2-282
Asad Abdul-Khaliq at Northwestern (10/4/03)
17-12-0-4-331
Asad Abdul-Khaliq vs. Michigan State (10/18/03)
40-27-0-4-377
Asad Abdul-Khaliq at Iowa (11/15/03)
46-28-0-1-388
Bryan Cupito vs. Toledo (9/4/04)
12-10-0-1-279
Bryan Cupito at Wisconsin (11/6/04)
33-17-0-1-258
Bryan Cupito vs. Purdue (9/24/05)
35-22-3-3-271
Bryan Cupito vs. Ohio State (10/29/05)
35-26-0-1-396
Bryan Cupito at Iowa (11/19/05)
46-22-2-1-315
Bryan Cupito vs. Virginia (12/30/05)
28-18-1-4-263
Bryan Cupito vs. Penn State (10/7/06)
36-25-0-2-347
Bryan Cupito vs. Indiana (11/4/06)
33-22-0-4-378
Bryan Cupito vs. Iowa (11/18/06)
30-18-1-2-267
Bryan Cupito vs. Texas Tech (12/29/06)
31-19-1-3-263
Adam Weber vs. Miami (Ohio) (9/8/07)
40-26-1-4-271
Adam Weber at Florida Atlantic (9/15/07)
47-31-4-4-335
Adam Weber at Indiana (10/6/07)
44-24-2-1-280
Adam Weber at Northwestern (10/13/07)
38-25-2-5-341
Adam Weber vs. Wisconsin (11/17/07)
37-21-2-3-352
Adam Weber vs. Northern Illinois (8/30/08)
37-24-0-2-298
Adam Weber vs. Indiana (10/4/08)
37-22-0-0-274
Adam Weber vs. Northwestern (11/1/08)
51-31-1-1-327
Adam Weber vs. Wisconsin (10/3/09)
16-30-1-1-271
Adam Weber vs. Michigan State (10/31/09)
19-31-1-5-416
Adam Weber vs. Iowa State (12/31/09)
18-32-1-1-261
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Receiving Records
Eric Decker (2006-09) • career leader in receptions and receiving yards
RECEPTIONS
Game: 13, Eric Decker vs. Indiana, 10/4/2008
Aaron Osterman vs. Michigan, 11/12/94
Season: 84, Eric Decker, 2008
Career: 227, Eric Decker, 2006-09
RECEIVING YARDS
Game: 228, Ryan Thelwell vs. Ball St., 9/14/96 (8 rec.)
Season: 1,125, Ron Johnson, 2000
Career: 3,119, Eric Decker, 2006-09
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
Game: 5, Omar Douglas vs. Purdue, 10/9/93^
Season: 11, Omar Douglas, 1993; Ron Johnson, 2000
Career: 31, Ron Johnson, 1998-2001
Ron Johnson (1998-2001) •
career leader in receiving touchdowns
FRESHMAN RECORDS
Receptions: 38, Ron Johnson, 1998
Yardage: 654, Ernie Wheelwright, 2004
Touchdowns: 7, Ernie Wheelwright, 2004
SOPHOMORE RECORDS
Receptions: 67, Eric Decker, 2007
Yardage: 909, Jared Ellerson, 2003; Eric Decker, 2007
Touchdowns: 7, Ron Johnson, 1999
JUNIOR RECORDS
Receptions: 84, Eric Decker, 2008
Yardage: 1,125, Ron Johnson, 2000
Touchdowns: 11, Ron Johnson, 2000
YARDS PER RECEPTION
Season: 22.9, Dwayne McMullen, 1984 (26 rec.)
Career: 18.5, Jared Ellerson, 2002-05 (111 rec.)
SENIOR RECORDS
Receptions: 66, Ernie Wheelwright, 2007
Yardage: 1,012, Chester Cooper, 1981
Touchdowns: 11, Omar Douglas, 1993
LONGEST GAIN
96 yards, Jared Ellerson from Asad Abdul-Khaliq at
Northwestern, 10/4/03
94 yards, John Lewis from Marquel Fleetwood vs. Michigan, 10/24/92
RUNNING BACK CAREER RECEIVING RECORDS
Receptions: 132, Chuck Rios, 1990-94
Yardage: 1,146, Chuck Rios, 1990-94
Touchdowns: 5, Chris Darkins, 1993-96;
Rick Upchurch, 1973-74
100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES
Season: 6, Ryan Thelwell, 1996
Career: 11, Eric Decker, 2006-09
Tutu Atwell, 1994-97
Consecutive: 4, Eric Decker, 12/31/08-9/18/09
TIGHT END CAREER RECEIVING RECORDS
Receptions: 109, Matt Spaeth, 2003-06
Yardage: 1,293, Matt Spaeth, 2003-06
Touchdowns: 14, Ben Utecht, 2000-03
^ Big Ten record
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH RECEPTION
46 games, Ron Johnson, 1998-2001^
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Receiving Records
SEASON RECORDS
RECEPTIONS
Season
1. Eric Decker, 2008
2. Eric Decker, 2007
3. Ernie Wheelwright, 2007
4. Tutu Atwell, 1996
5. Ron Johnson, 2000
Omar Douglas, 1992
7. Luke Leverson, 1998
Omar Douglas, 1993
9. Logan Payne, 2006
10. Tutu Atwell, 1997
Ryan Thelwell, 1995
Chester Cooper, 1981
13. Ron Johnson, 2001
14. Ryan Thelwell, 1996
15. Chuck Rios, 1994
16. Aaron Hosack, 2003
17. Eric Decker, 2009
18. Matt Spaeth, 2006
19. Chuck Rios, 1993
20. Jared Ellerson, 2003
Antoine Burns, 2002
Receptions
84
67
66
62
61
61
60
60
59
58
58
58
56
54
52
51
50
47
48
44
44
RECEIVING YARDS
Season
1. Ron Johnson, 2000
2. Eric Decker, 2008
3. Ryan Thelwell, 1996
4. Chester Cooper, 1981
5. Tutu Atwell, 1997
6. Eric Decker, 2007
Jared Ellerson, 2003
8. Ron Johnson, 2001
9. Omar Douglas, 1993
10. Luke Leverson, 1998
11. Tutu Atwell, 1996
12. Aaron Hosack, 2003
13. Logan Payne, 2006
14. Ernie Wheelwright, 2007
Ryan Thelwell, 1995
16. Eric Decker, 2009
17. Tutu Atwell, 1995
18. Omar Douglas, 1992
19. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004
20. Aaron Hosack, 2002
Yards
1,125
1,074
1,051
1,012
924
909
909
895
880
854
822
814
804
775
775
758
735
669
654
649
AVERAGE PER RECEPTION (MIN. 20 REC.)
Season
(Rec.) Avg.
1. Jared Ellerson, 2005
(21) 24.3
2. Dwayne McMullen, 1984
(26) 22.9
3. Aaron Hosack, 2002
(29) 22.4
4. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004
(30) 21.8
5. Melvin Anderson, 1985
(26) 21.3
6. Jared Ellerson, 2003
(44) 20.7
7. Ryan Thelwell, 1996
(54) 19.5
8. Ron Johnson, 2000
(61) 18.4
9. Tutu Atwell, 1995
(41) 17.9
10. Chester Cooper, 1981
(58) 17.4
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
Season
1. Ron Johnson, 2000
Omar Douglas, 1993
3. Eric Decker, 2007
Ernie Wheelwright, 2007
Logan Payne, 2006
Ron Johnson, 2001
Luke Leverson, 1998
8. Aaron Hosack, 2003
9. Eric Decker, 2008
Ernie Wheelwright, 2004
Ron Johnson, 1999
Elmer Bailey, 1979
13. Ben Utecht, 2002
Tutu Atwell, 1996
Ryan Thelwell, 1995
Jay Carroll, 1981
Chester Cooper, 1981
TDs
11
11
9
9
9
9
9
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES
Season
1. Ryan Thelwell, 1996
2. Aaron Hosack, 2003
Ron Johnson, 2000
Luke Leverson, 1998
5. Eric Decker, 2009
Eric Decker, 2008
Jared Ellerson, 2003
Tutu Atwell, 1996
Tutu Atwell, 1995
Omar Douglas, 1993
Chester Cooper, 1981
No.
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Ryan Thelwell vs. Northwestern (10/14/95)
Ryan Thelwell vs. Northwestern (10/15/94)
Chuck Rios vs. San Diego State (9/17/94)
TOUCHDOWNS
5 Omar Douglas vs. Purdue (10/9/93)
4 Logan Payne vs. Temple (9/16/06)
3 Ernie Wheelwright at Northwestern (10/13/07)
3 Ben Utecht at Louisiana-Lafayette (9/4/02)
3 Ryan Thelwell vs. Ball State (9/16/95)
3 Jay Carroll vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
3 Rick Upchurch vs. North Dakota (9/21/74)
3 Mike Jones at Northwestern (11/3/73)
GAME RECORDS
RECEIVING YARDS
228 Ryan Thelwell vs. Ball State (9/14/96)
193 Omar Douglas vs. Penn State (9/4/93)
190 Eric Decker vs. Indiana (10/4/2008)
189 Jared Ellerson at Northwestern (10/4/03)
187 Aaron Osterman vs. Michigan (11/12/94)
186 Dwayne McMullen vs. Northwestern (10/24/84)
183 Eric Decker at Syracuse (9/5/09)
182 Chester Cooper vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
181 Ron Johnson at Iowa (11/17/01)
178 Ryan Thelwell vs. Northwestern (10/15/94)
178 Chester Cooper vs. Northwestern (10/10/81)
177 Ron Johnson at Indiana (10/21/00)
177 Tutu Atwell vs. Houston (9/27/97)
RECEPTIONS
13 Eric Decker vs. Indiana (10/4/2008)
Aaron Osterman vs. Michigan (11/12/94)
12 Eric Decker at Florida Atlantic (9/15/07)
Luke Leverson at Ohio State (10/17/98)
Tutu Atwell at Purdue (10/5/96)
Alan Reid vs. Indiana (10/15/82)
Chester Cooper vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
Glenn Bourquin at Michigan (10/13/79)
11 Logan Payne at Iowa (11/19/05)
Tutu Atwell vs. Houston (9/27/97)
Omar Douglas vs. Penn State (9/4/93)
Omar Douglas vs. Pittsburgh (10/26/92)
Roy Artis vs. Illinois (10/27/79)
Ken Last vs. Kansas (10/11/66)
10 Eric Decker vs. Air Force (9/12/09)
Jared Ellerson at Iowa (11/18/03)
Luke Leverson vs. Michigan State (10/24/98)
Tony Levine at Iowa (11/25/95)
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Receiving Records
CAREER RECORDS
RECEIVING YARDS
Player
1. Eric Decker, 2006-09
2. Ron Johnson, 1998-2001
3. Tutu Atwell, 1994-97
4. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004-07
5. Ryan Thelwell, 1994-96
6. Jared Ellerson, 2002-2005
7. Luke Leverson, 1996-99
8. Omar Douglas, 1990-93
9. Dwayne McMullen, 1981-84
10. Aaron Osterman, 1990-94
11. Aaron Hosack, 2002-03
12. Logan Payne, 2003-06
13. Chester Cooper, 1978-81
14. Matt Spaeth, 2003-06
15. Elmer Bailey, 1977-79
16. Melvin Anderson, 1983-86
17. Ben Utecht, 2000-03
18. Chris Gaiters, 1987-89
19. Chuck Rios, 1990, 92-94
20. Ken Last, 1964-66
21. Antoine Burns, 2000-02
Yards
3,119
2,989
2,640
2,434
2,232
2,054
1,843
1,681
1,627
1,598
1,463
1,344
1,317
1,293
1,266
1,265
1,211
1,161
1,146
1,127
1,006
RECEPTIONS
1. Eric Decker, 2006-09
2. Ron Johnson, 1998-2001
3. Tutu Atwell, 1994-97
4. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004-07
5. Ryan Thelwell, 1994-96
6. Luke Leverson, 1996-99
Chuck Rios, 1990-94
8. Omar Douglas, 1990-93
9. Jared Ellerson, 2002-2005
Aaron Osterman, 1990-94
11. Matt Spaeth, 2003-06
12. Logan Payne, 2003-06
13. Dwayne McMullen, 1981-84
14. Chris Gaiters, 1987-89
15. Ben Utecht, 2000-03
16. Ken Last, 1964-66
17. Aaron Hosack, 2002-03
18. Elmer Bailey, 1977-79
19. Ron Kullas, 1974-76
227
198
171
159
136
132
132
130
111
111
109
97
95
86
83
82
80
79
78
AVERAGE PER RECEPTION (MIN. 40 REC.)
Season
(Rec.) Avg.
1. Jared Ellerson, 2002-2005
(111) 18.5
2. Aaron Hosack, 2002-03
(80) 18.3
3. Dwayne McMullen, 1981-84
(95) 17.1
4. Chester Cooper, 1978-81
(77) 17.1
5. Ryan Thelwell, 1994-96
(136) 16.4
Melvin Anderson, 1983-86
(77) 16.4
7. Keswic Joiner, 1990-91
(41) 16.1
8. Elmer Bailey, 1977-79
(79) 16.0
9. Tutu Atwell, 1994-97
(171) 15.4
10. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004-07
(159) 15.3
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
1. Ron Johnson, 1998-2001
2. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004-07
3. Eric Decker, 2006-09
Tutu Atwell, 1994-97
5. Jared Ellerson, 2002-2005
Ben Utecht, 2000-03
Dwayne McMullen, 1981-84
8. Ryan Thelwell, 1994-96
Omar Douglas, 1990-93
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31
26
24
17
15
15
15
14
14
10. Elmer Bailey, 1977-79
Matt Spaeth, 200312. Logan Payne, 2003-06
Aaron Hosack, 2002-03
14. Luke Leverson, 1996-99
Jay Carroll, 1981-83
16. Chris Gaiters, 1987-89
17. Chester Cooper, 1978-81
Ken Last, 1964-66
19. Antoine Burns, 2000-02
Aaron Osterman, 1990-94
Melvin Anderson, 1983-86
12
12
11
11
10
10
9
8
8
7
7
7
100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES
1. Eric Decker, 2006-09
Tutu Atwell, 1994-97
2. Ryan Thelwell, 1994-96
3. Ron Johnson, 1998-2001
5. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004-07
Jared Ellerson, 2002-2005
Omar Douglas, 1990-93
8. Aaron Hosack, 2002-03
Luke Leverson, 1996-99
Dwayne McMullen, 1981-84
11. Logan Payne, 2003-06
Chester Cooper, 1978-81
13. Aaron Osterman, 1990-94
Tony Levine, 1993-95
Ken Last, 1964-66
11
11
9
8
6
6
6
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
CONSECUTIVE MILESTONES
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A RECEPTION
46 Ron Johnson, 1998-2001 (Big Ten record)
34 Eric Decker, 2006-09
34 Tutu Atwell, 1995-97
28 Jared Ellerson, 2003-05
25 Omar Douglas, 1991-93
23 Chris Gaiters, 1987-89
22 Ryan Thelwell, 1994-96
21 Matt Spaeth, 2005-06
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A REC. TD
7 Ron Johnson, 10/30/99-9/9/00
7 Ernie Wheelwright, 11/4/06-9/15/07
4 Aaron Hosack, 8/30/03-9/20/03
4 Ron Johnson, 10/7/00-10/28/00
4 Elmer Bailey, 10/13/79-11/3/79
100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES
4 Eric Decker, 12/31/08-9/18/09
3 Ron Johnson, 10/7-10/21/00
3 Ryan Thelwell, 11/9-11/23/96
3 Tutu Atwell, 9/14-10/5/96
2 Eric Decker, 9/13-9/20/08
2 Ernie Wheelwright, 10/6-10/13/07
2 Eric Decker, 9/8-9/15/07
2 Aaron Hosack, 11/15-12/31/03
2 Aaron Hosack, 10/18-10/25/03
2 Luke Leverson, 10/17-10/24/98
2 Ryan Thelwell, 10/19-10/26/96
2 Tutu Atwell, 9/14-9/21/96
2 Tutu Atwell, 11/4-11/11/95
2 Aaron Osterman, 11/12-11/19/94
2 Omar Douglas, 10/2-10/9/93
2 Kevin Grant, 10/6-10/13/91
RECEIVING YARDS IN BACK-TO-BACK GAMES
340 Ron Johnson, 2000
(163 at Ohio State, 10/14/00; 177 at Indiana,
10/21/00)
330 Aaron Osterman, 1994
(187 vs. Michigan, 11/12/94; 143 vs. Iowa,
11/19/94)
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS IN CONSECUTIVE
GAMES
7 Omar Douglas, 1993
(5 vs. Purdue, 10/9/93; 2 at Northwestern,
10/16/93)
POSITIONAL RECORDS
RUNNING BACK
SEASON RECEPTIONS
Player
1. Chuck Rios, 1994
2. Chuck Rios, 1993
3. Tellis Redmon, 2000
Yards
52
48
32
CAREER RECEPTIONS BY A RUNNING BACK
1. Chuck Rios, 1990-94
132
2. Chris Darkins, 1993-96
66
62
3. Thomas Hamner, 1996-99
59
4. Marion Barber, 1977-80
5. Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
47
Tellis Redmon, 1999-2001
47
SEASON REC. YARDS BY A RUNNING BACK
1. Chuck Rios, 1993
488
2. Chuck Rios, 1994
436
3. Marion Barber, 1979
337
CAREER REC. YARDS BY A RUNNING BACK
1. Chuck Rios, 1990-94
1,146
2. Chris Darkins, 1993-96
737
3. Marion Barber, 1977-80
639
4. Thomas Hamner, 1996-99
553
5. Garry White, 1977-80
451
TIGHT END
SEASON RECEPTIONS BY A TIGHT END
1. Matt Spaeth, 2006
2. Nick Tow-Arnett, 2009
Ben Utecht, 2002
Jay Carroll, 1981
5. Jack Simmons, 2008
47
34
37
37
36
CAREER RECEPTIONS BY A TIGHT END
1. Matt Spaeth, 2003-06
2. Ben Utecht, 2000-03
3. Jack Simmons, 2005-08
4. Jay Carroll, 1981-83
Doug Kingsriter, 1970-72
6. Glenn Bourquin, 1976-79
7. Mike Curtis, 1979-82
109
83
73
70
70
62
60
SEASON RECEIVING YARDS BY A TIGHT END
1. Matt Spaeth, 2006
564
2. Nick Tow-Arnett, 2009
505
3. Ben Utecht, 2002
480
4. Jay Carroll, 1983
459
5. Patt Evans, 1991
454
CAREER RECEIVING YARDS BY A TIGHT END
1. Matt Spaeth, 2003-06
1,293
2. Ben Utecht, 2000-03
1,211
3. Doug Kingsriter, 1970-72
919
4. Jay Carroll, 1981-83
883
5. Nick Tow-Arnett, 2006-0
865
Receiving Records
RECORDS BY CLASS
FRESHMAN
SEASON RECEIVING YARDS
1. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004
2. Ryan Thelwell, 1994
3. Ron Johnson, 1998
654
406
395
SEASON RECEPTIONS
1. Ron Johnson, 1998
2. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004
3. DeLeon Eskridge, 2008
38
30
29
SOPHOMORE
SEASON RECEIVING YARDS
1. Eric Decker, 2007
Jared Ellerson, 2003
3. Ryan Thelwell, 1995
4. Tutu Atwell, 1995
5. Dwayne McMullen, 1982
909
909
775
735
640
SEASON RECEPTIONS
1. Eric Decker, 2007
2. Ryan Thelwell, 1996
3. Jared Ellerson, 2003
4. Aaron Osterman, 1992
Dwayne McMullen, 1982
67
58
44
41
41
JUNIOR
SEASON RECEIVING YARDS
1. Ron Johnson, 2000
2. Eric Decker, 2008
3. Ryan Thelwell, 1996
4. Luke Leverson, 1998
5. Tutu Atwell, 1996
1,125
1,074
1,051
854
822
SEASON RECEPTIONS
1. Eric Decker, 2008
2. Tutu Atwell, 1996
3. Ron Johnson, 2000
Omar Douglas, 1992
5. Luke Leverson, 1998
84
62
61
61
60
SENIOR
SEASON RECEIVING YARDS
1. Chester Cooper, 1981
2. Tutu Atwell, 1997
3. Ron Johnson, 2001
4. Omar Douglas, 1993
5. Aaron Hosack, 2003
1,012
924
895
880
814
SEASON RECEPTIONS
1. Ernie Wheelwright, 2007
2. Omar Douglas, 1993
3. Logan Payne, 2006
4. Tutu Atwell, 1997
Chester Cooper, 1981
66
60
59
58
58
ALL-TIME TOP 10 RECEIVERS
sorted by career receiving yards
Year
Rec. Yards
1. ERIC DECKER
2006
26
378
2007
67
909
2008
84 1,074
2009
50
758
Total
227 3,119
Avg.
TD
14.5
13.6
12.8
15.2
13.7
3
9
7
5
24
2. RON JOHNSON
1998
1999
2000
2001
Total
38
43
61
56
198
395
574
1,125
895
2,989
10.4
13.3
18.4
16.0
15.1
4
7
11
9
31
3. TUTU ATWELL
1994
1995
1996
1997
Total
10
41
62
58
171
159
735
822
924
2,640
15.9
17.9
13.3
15.9
15.4
1
5
6
5
17
4. ERNIE WHEELWRIGHT
2004
30
37
2005
2006
26
2007
66
159
Total
654
568
437
775
2,434
21.8
15.4
16.8
11.7
15.3
7
5
5
9
26
5. RYAN THELWELL
1994
1995
1996
Total
24
58
54
136
406
775
1,051
2,232
16.9
13.4
19.5
16.4
3
6
5
14
6. JARED ELLERSON
2002
9
2003
44
2004
37
2005
21
Total
111
113
909
521
511
2,054
12.6
20.7
14.1
24.3
18.5
2
5
3
5
15
7. LUKE LEVERSON
1996
1997
1998
1999
Total
3
28
60
41
132
42
400
854
547
1,843
14.0
14.3
14.2
13.3
14.0
0
1
9
0
10
8. OMAR DOUGLAS
1990
1991
1992
1993
Total
1
8
61
60
130
24
108
669
880
1,681
24.0
13.5
11.0
14.7
12.9
0
0
3
11
14
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
9. DWAYNE MCMULLEN
1981
0
1982
41
1983
28
1984
26
Total
95
0
640
393
594
1,627
0.0
15.6
14.0
22.9
17.1
0
5
5
5
15
10. AARON OSTERMAN
1990
0
1992
41
1993
32
1994
38
Total
111
0
592
402
604
1,598
0.0
14.4
12.6
15.9
14.4
0
1
1
5
7
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
Year
1950
1951
1952
Player
Roger French
Ron Engel
Bill Foss
Donald Swanson
Bob McNamara
Rec. Yards
14 173
17 129
9 190
16 169
13 246
TD
0
1
1
3
1
2006
2007
2008
2009
Bob McNamara
Richard McNamara
Bob McNamara
Thomas Juhl
David Lindblom
Robert Schultz
Bill Chorske
Robert Soltis
Tom Moe
Thomas Hall
Thomas Hall
Thomas Hall
Jim Cairns
Gerald Pelletier
Aaron Brown
Kent Kramer
Ken Last
Ken Last
Charlie Sanders
Ray Parson
Ray Parson
Doug Kingsriter
Doug Kingsriter
Doug Kingsriter
Keith Fahnhorst
Rick Upchurch
Ron Kullas
Ron Kullas
Jeff Anhorn
Elmer Bailey
Elmer Bailey
Chester Cooper
Chester Cooper
Dwayne McMullen
Jay Carroll
Dwayne McMullen
Melvin Anderson
Melvin Anderson
Craig Otto
Chris Gaiters
Chris Gaiters
Kevin Grant
Patt Evans
Omar Douglas
Omar Douglas
Chuck Rios
Aaron Osterman
Ryan Thelwell
Tutu Atwell
Ryan Thelwell
Tutu Atwell
Luke Leverson
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
Antoine Burns
Aaron Hosack
Aaron Hosack
Jared Ellerson
Jared Ellerson
Ernie Wheelwright
Ernie Wheelwright
Logan Payne
Logan Payne
Eric Decker
Eric Decker
Eric Decker
15
12
10
11
12
7
6
11
10
22
11
10
14
9
27
17
31
30
21
30
27
26
28
16
10
14
42
33
21
27
37
14
58
41
37
26
26
27
22
42
31
28
35
61
60
52
38
58
62
54
58
60
43
61
56
44
29
51
44
37
30
37
37
59
67
84
50
204
117
193
172
156
94
113
172
238
322
150
207
221
105
207
342
463
356
276
333
391
362
379
178
102
209
545
372
266
464
552
210
1,012
640
459
594
554
384
309
564
366
413
454
669
880
436
604
775
822
1,051
924
854
574
1,125
895
526
649
814
909
521
654
568
529
804
909
1,074
758
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1
4
0
0
2
3
2
0
0
2
0
3
3
2
1
4
1
5
2
2
3
2
2
0
0
5
4
1
2
4
7
1
6
5
2
5
3
4
3
4
3
4
1
3
11
1
5
6
6
5
5
9
7
11
9
4
3
8
5
3
7
5
2
9
9
7
5
Receiving Records
100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES
TOP PERFORMANCES SINCE 1950
Name, Opponent (Date)
Yards
Jim Soltau vs. Michigan (10/23/53)
102
108
Bob Soltis vs. Washington (9/27/58)
Tom Moe vs. Indiana (11/1/58)
119
Ken Last vs. Northwestern (11/6/65)
101
107
Aaron Brown vs. Northwestern (11/6/65)
Ken Last vs. Purdue (11/13/65)
117
Ken Last vs. Kansas (10/1/66)
120
Charles Litten vs. Michigan (10/26/68)
114
136
Mike Jones vs. Northwestern (11/3/73)
Mike Jones vs. Michigan State (10/16/76)
101
Jeff Anhorn vs. Wisconsin (11/20/76)
101
123
Glenn Bourquin vs. Michigan (10/13/79)
Elmer Bailey vs. Iowa (10/20/79)
158
Roger Artis vs. Illinois (10/27/79)
110
119
Jeff Anhorn vs. Michigan State (11/10/79)
Chester Cooper vs. Ohio (9/12/81)
145
Chester Cooper vs. Northwestern (10/10/81)
178
182
Chester Cooper vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
Jay Carroll vs. Michigan State (11/14/81)
145
Chester Cooper vs. Wisconsin (11/21/81)
123
126
Dwayne McMullen vs. Ohio (9/11/82)
Dwayne McMullen vs. Illinois (10/2/82)
151
Alan Reid vs. Indiana (10/16/82)
109
Dwayne McMullen vs. Iowa (10/23/82)
104
Dwayne McMullen vs. Illinois (11/5/83)
115
Dwayne McMullen vs Northwestern (10/20/84) 186
Gary Couch vs. Purdue (10/5/85)
171
Kevin Starks vs. Northwestern (10/12/85)
102
Mel Anderson vs. Michigan State (11/2/85)
126
Gary Couch vs. Wisconsin (11/9/85)
124
Jason Bruce vs. Northwestern (10/10/87)
120
Jason Bruce vs. Illinois (10/29/88)
113
Kevin Grant vs. Northwestern (10/6/91)
111
Kevin Grant vs. Northwestern (10/13/91)
118
Keswic Joiner vs. Ohio State (10/27/91)
125
Omar Douglas vs. San Jose State (9/12/92)
140
Omar Douglas vs. Pittsburgh (9/26/92)
109
Aaron Osterman vs. Iowa (11/21/92)
158
Omar Douglas vs. Penn State (9/4/93)
193
Tony Levine vs. Indiana State (9/11/93)
141
Omar Douglas vs. Indiana (10/2/93)
106
Omar Douglas vs. Purdue (10/9/93)
149
Omar Douglas vs. Michigan (11/13/93)
123
Tony Levine vs. Purdue (10/8/94)
116
Ryan Thelwell vs. Northwestern (10/15/94)
178
Aaron Osterman vs. Michigan (11/12/94)
187
Aaron Osterman vs. Iowa (11/19/94)
143
Ryan Thelwell vs. Ball State (9/16/95)
167
Tutu Atwell vs. Arkansas State (9/30/95)
130
Ryan Thelwell vs. Northwestern (10/14/95)
105
Tutu Atwell vs. Michigan State (10/21/95)
131
Tony Levine vs. Michigan State (10/21/95)
119
Tutu Atwell vs. Ohio State (11/4/95)
116
Tutu Atwell vs. Wisconsin (11/11/95)
148
Tony Levine vs. Wisconsin (11/11/95)
105
Ryan Thelwell vs. Ball State (9/14/96)
228
Tutu Atwell vs. Ball State (9/14/96)
119
Tutu Atwell vs. Syracuse (9/21/96)
126
Tutu Atwell vs. Purdue (10/5/96)
162
Ryan Thelwell vs. Michigan State (10/19/96)
101
Ryan Thelwell vs. Michigan (10/26/96)
106
Ryan Thelwell vs. Wisconsin (11/9/96)
142
Tutu Atwell vs. Wisconsin (11/9/96)
105
Ryan Thelwell vs. Illinois (11/16/96)
131
Ryan Thelwell vs. Iowa (11/23/96)
127
Tutu Atwell vs. Houston (9/27/97)
177
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Tutu Atwell vs. Wisconsin (10/25/97)
Tutu Atwell vs. Indiana (11/15/97)
Luke Leverson at Houston (9/12/98)
Luke Leverson at Purdue (10/3/98)
Luke Leverson at Ohio State (10/17/98)
Luke Leverson vs. Michigan State (10/24/98)
Ron Johnson vs. Wisconsin (11/7/98)
Luke Leverson vs. Iowa (11/21/98)
Ron Johnson vs. Indiana (11/3/99)
Ron Johnson vs. Ohio (9/9/00)
Ron Johnson vs. Penn State (10/7/00)
Ron Johnson at Ohio State (10/14/00)
Ron Johnson at Indiana (10/21/00)
Ron Johnson at Wisconsin (11/4/00)
Ron Johnson at Iowa (11/17/01)
Ben Utecht vs. Wisconsin (11/24/01)
Jared Ellerson vs. Tulsa (8/30/03)
Aaron Hosack vs. Troy State (9/6/03)
Jared Ellerson vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (9/20/03)
Jared Ellerson at Northwestern (10/4/03)
Aaron Hosack vs. Michigan State (10/18/03)
Aaron Hosack at Illinois (10/25/03)
Aaron Hosack at Iowa (11/18/03)
Jared Ellerson at Iowa (11/18/03)
Aaron Hosack vs. Oregon (12/31/03)
Jared Ellerson vs. Toledo (9/4/04)
Ernie Wheelwright at Michigan State (10/16/04)
Jared Ellerson vs. Ohio State (10/29/05)
Logan Payne at Iowa (11/19/05)
Ernie Wheelwright vs. Virginia (12/30/05)
Logan Payne vs. Temple (9/16/06)
Logan Payne vs. Michigan (9/30/06)
Ernie Wheelwright vs. Indiana (11/4/06)
Logan Payne vs. Indiana (11/4/06)
Jack Simmons vs. Texas Tech (12/29/06)
Eric Decker vs. Miami (Ohio) (9/8/07)
Eric Decker at Florida Atlantic (9/15/07)
Ernie Wheelwright at Indiana (10/6/07)
Ernie Wheelwright at Northwestern (10/13/07)
Ernie Wheelwright vs. Illinois (11/3/07)
Eric Decker vs. Wisconsin (11/17/07)
Duane Bennett at Bowling Green (9/6/08)
Eric Decker vs. Montana State (9/13/08)
Eric Decker vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20/08)
Eric Decker vs. Indiana (10/4/08)
Brandon Green at Purdue (10/25/08)
Eric Decker vs. Kansas (12/31/08)
Eric Decker at Syracuse (9/5/09)
Eric Decker vs. Air Force (9/12/09)
Eric Decker vs. Cal (9/19/09)
Eric Decker vs. Wisconsin (10/3/09)
Duane Bennett vs. Michigan State (10/31/09)
Da’Jon McKnight vs. Iowa State (12/31/09)
126
167
112
110
108
137
100
107
108
144
114
163
177
111
181
104
156
105
102
189
113
112
124
159
107
140
104
113
158
120
136
104
116
137
134
128
165
101
116
123
125
100
157
122
190
100
149
183
113
119
140
121
124
Total Offense Records
Asad Abdul-Khaliq (2000-03) • ranks second in career net total offense
RUSH-PASS PLAYS
Game: 75, Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio State, 11/7/81
(8 rush, 67 pass)
Season: 537, Adam Weber, 2008
(127 rush, 410 pass)
Career: 1,572, Adam Weber, 2007(346 rush, 1226 pass)
NET YARDS
Game: 536, Tim Schade vs. Penn State, 9/4/93
(58 rush, 478 pass)
Season: 3,512, Adam Weber, 2007
(617 rush, 2,895 pass)
Career: 8,955, Adam Weber, 2007(717 rush, 8,238 pass)
FRESHMAN YARDAGE RECORD
3,512 Adam Weber, 2007
SOPHOMORE YARDAGE RECORD
2,994 Adam Weber, 2008
Adam Weber (2007-) •
career and season leader in net total offense
JUNIOR YARDAGE RECORD
2,560 Bryan Cupito, 2005
SENIOR YARDAGE RECORD
2,922 Billy Cockerham, 1999
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Total Offense Records
SEASON RECORDS
Rush
1. Adam Weber, 2007
617
2. Adam Weber, 2008
233
831
3. Billy Cockerham, 1999
4. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2003 370
5. Bryan Cupito, 2006
(-69)
30
6. Bryan Cupito, 2005
7. Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002 322
8. Cory Sauter, 1995
(-108)
9. Marquel Fleetwood, 1992 319
(-113)
10. Cory Sauter, 1996
11. Adam Weber, 2009
(-133)
12. Mike Hohensee, 1981
25
38
13. Mike Hohensee, 1982
14. Tim Schade, 1994
18
15. Travis Cole, 2000
188
Pass
2,895
2761
2,091
2,401
2,819
2,530
2,190
2,600
2,168
2,578
2,582
2,412
2,380
2,338
1,982
Total
3,512
2,994
2,922
2,771
2,750
2,560
2,512
2,492
2,487
2,465
2,449
2,437
2,418
2,356
2,170
Pass
8,238
6,660
7,446
5,162
6,834
5,279
4,792
3,490
3,515
22
Total
8,955
7,818
7,449
7,312
6,608
6,154
4,855
4,763
4,680
4,676
CAREER RECORDS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Rush
Adam Weber, 2007717
Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2000-03 1,158
Bryan Cupito, 2003-06
3
Rickey Foggie, 1984-87 2,150
Cory Sauter, 1994-97
(-226)
Marquel Fleetwood, 1989-92 875
Mike Hohensee, 1981-82
63
Billy Cockerham, 1996-99 1,273
Tony Dungy, 1973-76
1,165
Darrell Thompson, 1986-89 4,654
3. BRYAN CUPITO
2003
2004
2005
2006
Total
0
42
30
(-69)
3
0
2,097
2,530
2,819
7,446
0
2,139
2,560
2,750
7,449
4. RICKEY FOGGIE
1984
1985
1986
1987
Total
647
511
401
591
2,150
1,036
1,493
1,401
1,232
5,162
1,683
2,004
1,802
1,823
7,312
5. CORY SAUTER
1994
1995
1996
1997
Total
(-25)
(-108)
(-113)
20
(-226)
80
2,600
2,578
1,576
6,834
55
2,492
2,465
1,596
6,608
270
1,199
1,642
2,168
5,279
380
1,467
1,820
2,487
6,154
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
6. MARQUEL FLEETWOOD
1989
1990
1991
1992
Total
7. MIKE HOHENSEE
1981
1982
Total
110
268
178
319
875
25
38
63
2,412 2,437
2,380 2,418
4,792 4,855
8. BILLY COCKERHAM
1996
1997
1998
1999
Total
0
131
311
831
1,273
7
7
242
373
1,150 1,461
2,091 2,922
3,490 4,763
9. TONY DUNGY
1973
1974
1975
1976
Total
156
417
244
348
1,165
97
612
1,515
1,291
3,515
253
1,029
1,759
1,639
4,680
10. DARRELL THOMPSON
1986
1987
1988
1989
Total
1,376
1,229
910
1,139
4,654
0
0
8
14
22
1,376
1,229
918
1,153
4,676
GAME RECORDS
536
439
430
425
423
421
417
411
410
398
397
392
386
378
378
Tim Schade vs. Penn State (9/4/93)
Adam Weber vs. Wisconsin (11/17/07)
Adam Weber at Northwestern (10/13/07)
Cory Sauter vs. Houston (9/27/97)
Mike Hohensee vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
Scott Eckers vs. Purdue (10/8/93)
Asad Abdul-Khaliq vs. Michigan St. (10/18/03)
Adam Weber vs. Michigan St. (10/31/09)
Asad Abdul-Khaliq at Iowa (11/15/03)
Bryan Cupito vs. Ohio State (10/29/05)
Cory Sauter at Michigan State (10/21/95)
Tim Schade vs. Michigan (11/12/94)
Cory Sauter vs. Ball State (9/14/96)
Bryan Cupito vs. Indiana (11/4/06)
Greg Murphy at Indiana (10/8/83)
ALL-TIME TOP 10 TOTAL
OFFENSE
Year
1. ADAM WEBER
2007
2008
2009
Total
Rush
Pass
Total
617
233
(-133)
717
2,895
2,761
2,582
8,238
3,512
2,994
2,449
8,955
2. ASAD ABDUL-KHALIQ
2000
200
2001
266
2002
322
2003
370
Total
1,158
676
1,393
2,190
2,401
6,660
876
1,659
2,512
2,771
7,818
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1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Rush Pass Total
John Hankinson
178 1,084 1,262
John Hankinson
106 1,477 1,583
Curtis Wilson
546
290
836
Curtis Wilson
272
543
770
Phil Hagen
134
771
905
Phil Hagen
(-6) 1,266 1,260
Craig Curry
295 1,315 1,610
Craig Curry
380 1,691 2,071
John King
0 1,164 1,164
Rick Upchurch
841
59
900
Tony Dungy
417
612 1,029
Tony Dungy
244 1,515 1,759
Tony Dungy
348 1,291 1,639
Kent Kitzmann
0
723
723
Mark Carlson
(-39) 2,188 2,149
Garry White
987
0
987
Mike Hohensee
25 2,412 2,437
Mike Hohensee
38 2,380 2,418
Greg Murphy
(-70) 1,410 1,340
Rickey Foggie
647 1,036 1,683
Rickey Foggie
511 1,493 2,004
Rickey Foggie
401 1,401 1,802
Rickey Foggie
591 1,232 1,823
Scott Schaffner
146 1,234 1,380
Scott Schaffner
125 1,373 1,498
Marquel Fleetwood
268 1,199 1,467
Marquel Fleetwood
178 1,642 1,820
Marquel Fleetwood
319 2,168 2,487
Tim Schade
13 1,648 1,661
Tim Schade
18 2,338 2,356
Cory Sauter
(-108) 2,600 2,492
Cory Sauter
(-113) 2,578 2,465
Cory Sauter
20 1,576 1,596
Billy Cockerham
311 1,150 1,461
Billy Cockerham
831 2,091 2,922
Travis Cole
188 1,982 2,170
Asad Abdul-Khaliq
266 1,393 1,659
Asad Abdul-Khaliq
322 2,190 2,512
Asad Abdul-Khaliq
370 2,401 2,771
Bryan Cupito
42 2,097 2,139
Bryan Cupito
30 2,530 2,560
Bryan Cupito
(-69) 2,819 2,750
Adam Weber
617 2,895 3,512
Adam Weber
233 2,761 2,994
Adam Weber
(-133) 2,582 2,449
All-Purpose Records
Darrell Thompson (1986-89) • career leader in all-purpose yardage
ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE
Game: 349, Tutu Atwell vs. Iowa State, 9/13/97
(21 rush, 44 rec., 225 kickoff ret., 59 punt ret.)
Season: 2,073, Tutu Atwell, 1997
(77 rush, 924 rec., 776 kickoff ret., 296 punt ret.)
Career: 5,109, Darrell Thompson, 1989-92
(4,654 rush, 341 rec., 114 kickoff return)
Tutu Atwell (1994-97) •
season leader in all-purpose yardage
GAME RECORDS
(Minimum of 200 yards)
Name
Yds
1. Tutu Atwell vs. Iowa State (9/13/97)
349
2. Laurence Maroney vs. Purdue (9/24/05)
333
3. Tellis Redmon vs. Illinois (9/30/2000)
314
4. Chris Darkins vs. Purdue (10/7/95)
306
5. Troy Stoudermire vs. Iowa (11/22/2008)
290
6. Garry White vs. Ohio State (9/15/79)
288
7. Tellis Redmon vs. N.C. State (12/28/2000) 279
8. Kent Kitzmann at Illinois (11/12/77)
266
9. Marion Barber III vs. Michigan (10/10/03) 264
10. Darrell Thompson vs. Northwestern (10/11/86) 262
11. Laurence Maroney vs. Wisconsin (10/15/05) 258
12. Barry Mayer vs. Wisconsin (11/22/69)
256
13. Chris Darkins vs. Purdue (10/8/94)
252
14. Tellis Redmon vs. Ohio State (11/3/01)
250
15. Tutu Atwell vs. Houston (9/27/97)
246
16. Terry Jackson II vs. Northwestern (10/12/02) 244
17. Luke Leverson vs. Michigan St. (10/24/98) 243
18. Rick Upchurch at Northwestern (11/3/73) 242
19. Garry White vs. Wisconsin (11/17/79)
239
20. Chris Darkins vs. Pacific (9/10/94)
239
21. Terry Jackson II at Michigan State (10/20/02) 238
22. Tutu Atwell vs. Ohio State (11/8/97)
237
23. John Lewis vs. San Jose State (9/12/92)
236
24. Marion Barber vs. Illinois (11/18/78)
233
25. Laurence Maroney vs. Wisconsin (11/8/03) 231
Darrell Thompson vs. Indiana State (9/30/89) 231
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
Tellis Redmon at Northwestern (10/13/01)
Ryan Thelwell vs. Ball State (9/13/96)
Bob McNamara vs. Iowa (11/13/54)
Marion Barber III vs. Indiana (11/1/03)
Amir Pinnix at Purdue (9/23/06)
Marion Barber III at CSU (9/18/04)
Gary Couch vs. Purdue (10/5/85)
Omar Douglas at Penn State (9/4/93
Tutu Atwell vs. Indiana (11/15/97)
Tutu Atwell vs. Purdue (10/11/97)
Chris Darkins vs. Syracuse (9/23/95)
Darrell Thompson vs. Bowling Green (9/13/86)
Thomas Tapeh at Baylor (9/16/2000)
Chris Darkins vs. Purdue (10/9/93)
Barry Mayer at Iowa (11/2/68)
Amir Pinnix vs. Michigan State (11/12/05)
Tutu Atwell vs. Wisconsin (11/8/97)
Laurence Maroney at Tulsa (9/1/05)
Jared Ellerson at Northwestern (10/4/03)
Darrell Thompson vs. Miami (OH) (9/17/88)
105 | Minnesota Football
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228
227
222
220
217
215
215
214
213
212
211
210
208
207
206
204
203
203
203
All-Purpose Records
SEASON RECORDS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
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15.
16.
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29.
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31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
Tutu Atwell, 1997
Tellis Redmon, 2000
Marion Barber III, 2003
Chris Darkins, 1994
Thomas Hamner, 1999
Laurence Maroney, 2005
Rick Upchurch, 1974
Darrell Thompson, 1986
Tellis Redmon, 2001
Marion Barber III, 2004
Laurence Maroney, 2003
Rick Upchurch, 1973
Laurence Maroney, 2004
Amir Pinnix, 2006
Marion Barber, 1978
Troy Stoudermire, 2009
Gary Russell, 2005
Chris Gaiters, 1988
Terry Jackson II, 2002
Darrell Thompson, 1987
Ron Johnson, 2000
Paul Giel, 1953
John King, 1973
Darrell Thompson, 1989
Eric Decker, 2008
John Lewis, 1992
Garry White, 1980
Luke Leverson, 1998
Rafael Cooper, 1995
Troy Stoudermire, 2008
Bob McNamara, 1954
Barry Mayer, 1969
Jared Ellerson, 2003
Ryan Thelwell, 1996
Ernie Cook, 1971
Chris Darkins, 1993
Chester Cooper, 1981
PR Oth
Rush Rec. KOR
77
924 776 296 —
1,368
327 315
14 —
1,196
119 405 172 —
1,443
299
—
— —
1,462
305
—
— —
1,464
170
96
— —
942
209 440 125 —
1,376
202 114
— —
1,091
83 202 308 —
1,269
27 206 110 —
1,121
11 413
— —
841
33 356 305 —
1,348
16 158
— —
1,272
138
—
— —
1,210
171
—
— —
13
306 1057
— —
1,130
168
59
— —
(-6)
564 612 178 —
1,317
30
—
— —
1,229
39
—
— —
0 1,125
69
53 —
749
19 130 288 60
1,164
27
32
— —
1,139
51
—
— —
87 1,074
—
— —
—
392 755
— —
959
177
—
— —
—
854
17 257 —
471
114 537
— —
19
13
— 1,083 —
708
193 140
36 23
745
137 216
— —
147
909
—
— —
— 1,051
—
— —
881
143
20
— —
610
180 251
— —
11 1021
—
— —
Total
2,073
2,024
1,892
1,742
1,731
1,730
1,716
1,692
1,648
1,612
1,545
1,535
1,522
1,410
1,381
1,376
1,357
1,348
1,347
1,268
1,247
1,246
1,223
1,190
1,161
1,147
1,136
1,128
1,122
1,115
1,100
1,098
1,056
1,051
1,044
1,041
1,032
ALL-TIME TOP 10 ALL-PURPOSE
Year
Rush
Rec
KOR
1. DARRELL THOMPSON (5,109 YARDS)
1986
1,376
202
114
1987
1,229
39
—
1988
910
49
—
1989
1,139
51
—
Total
4,654
341
114
PR
Other
Total
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,692
1,268
959
1,190
5,109
2. LAURENCE MARONEY (4,787 YARDS)
2003
1,121
11
—
2004
1,348
16
158
2005
1,464
170
96
Total
3,933
187
667
413
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,545
1,522
1,730
4,787
3. MARION BARBER III (4,495 YARDS)
2001
742
19
136
2002
69
25
—
2003
1,196
119
405
2004
1,269
27
110
Total
3,276
190
651
—
—
172
206
378
—
—
—
—
—
897
94
1,892
1,612
4,495
4. THOMAS HAMNER (4,363 YARDS)
1996
883
81
—
1997
663
95
—
1998
838
72
—
1999
1,426
305
—
Total
3,810
553
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
964
758
910
1,731
4,363
106 | Minnesota Football
5. CHRIS DARKINS (4,347 YARDS)
1992
357
161
124
1993
610
180
251
1,443
299
—
1994
1995
825
97
—
Total
3,235
737
375
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
642
1,041
1,742
922
4,347
—
—
—
776
776
—
20
—
296
316
—
—
—
—
—
185
814
835
2,073
3,907
7. TELLIS REDMON (3,821 YARDS)
22
0
37
1999
2000
1,368
327
315
2001
1,091
83
202
2,481
410
554
Total
54
14
308
376
—
—
—
—
113
2,024
1,684
3,821
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
658
1,381
863
889
3,791
9. MELVIN ANDERSON (3,284 YARDS)
1983
11
80
468
1984
(-2)
247
603
1985
14
554
379
1986
—
384
546
Total
23 1,265
1,996
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
559
848
947
930
3,284
10. RICK UPCHURCH (3,251 YARDS)
1973
841
33
356
1974
942
209
440
Total
1,783
242
796
305
125
430
—
—
—
1,535
1,716
3,251
6. TUTU ATWELL (3,907 YARDS)
1994
26
159
59
735
1995
1996
13
822
1997
77
924
175 2,640
Total
8. MARION BARBER (3,791 YARDS)
589
69
1977
1978
1,210
171
1979
526
337
1980
769
120
Total
3,094
697
All-Purpose Records
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
Year
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Bill Bye
Richard Gregory
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
Bob McNamara
Pinky McNamara
Robert Cox
Robert Cox
William Kauth
Sandy Stephens
Sandy Stephens
Sandy Stephens
James Cairns
Gerald Pelletier
Fred Farthing, Jr.
Ken Last
Curtis Wilson
James Carter
Barry Mayer
Barry Mayer
Ernie Cook
Ernie Cook
John King
Rick Upchurch
Rick Upchurch
Milfred Holmes
Kent Kitzmann
Kent Kitzmann
Marion Barber
Garry White
Garry White
Chester Cooper
Alan Reid
Melvin Anderson
Melvin Anderson
Melvin Anderson
Darrell Thompson
Darrell Thompson
Chris Gaiters
Darrell Thompson
Mark Smith
Antonio Carter
John Lewis
Chris Darkins
Chris Darkins
Rafael Cooper
Ryan Thelwell
Tutu Atwell
Luke Leverson
Thomas Hamner
Tellis Redmon
Tellis Redmon
Terry Jackson II
Marion Barber III
Marion Barber III
Laurence Maroney
Amir Pinnix
Eric Decker
Eric Decker
Troy Stoudermire
Rush
561
315
789
650
749
708
185
553
315
361
140
215
533
224
250
433
35
546
519
662
745
495
881
1,164
841
942
573
696
647
1,210
861
959
11
290
11
(-2)
14
1,376
1,229
(-6)
1,139
700
660
—
610
1,443
471
—
77
—
1,426
1,368
1,091
1,317
1,196
1,269
1,464
1,272
22
87
3
Rec KOR
—
—
13
—
133
—
129 149
19 130
193 140
102
32
—
32
— 110
144 192
— 299
— 213
—
—
221
36
105
65
62
57
463
17
3
94
92
—
28
31
137 216
82
2
143
20
—
32
33 356
209 440
49 128
41
68
—
—
171
—
152
8
177
—
1,021
—
280
90
80 468
247 603
554 379
202 114
39
—
564 612
51
—
149
16
114
35
392 755
180 251
299
—
114 537
1051
—
924 776
854
17
305
—
327 315
83 202
30
—
119 405
27 206
170
96
138
—
909
—
1,074
—
306 1,376
PR Other
—
—
—
—
5
64
—
—
288
60
36
23
166
13
38
—
37
—
123
—
57
70
90 114
88
2
160
30
145
15
—
—
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
27
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
305
—
125
—
10
—
—
—
–
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
178
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
296
—
257
—
—
—
14
—
308
—
—
—
172
—
110
—
—
—
—
—
28
—
—
—
—
—
Total
561
328
991
928
1,246
1,100
498
623
462
712
566
632
623
671
580
552
515
645
611
748
1,098
579
1,044
1,196
1,535
1,716
760
805
647
1,381
1,021
1,021
1,032
640
559
848
947
1,692
1,268
1,348
1,190
865
807
1,147
1,041
1,742
1,122
1,051
2,073
1,128
1,731
2,024
1,684
1,347
1,892
1,612
1,730
1,410
959
1,161
1,376
107 | Minnesota Football
Defensive Records
Karon Riley (1999-2000) • career leader in sacks
TOTAL TACKLES
Game: 32, Bill Light vs. Iowa, 10/31/70
Season: 172, Bill Light, 1970
Career: 528, Tyrone Carter, 1996-99
SOLO TACKLES
Game: 20, Pete Najarian vs. Purdue, 9/22/84
Season: 127, Tyrone Carter, 1998
Career: 414, Tyrone Carter, 1996-99
ASSISTS
Game: 15, Bill Light vs. Iowa, 10/31/70
Season: 79, Bill Light, 1970
Career: 245, Pete Najarian, 1982-1985
TACKLES FOR LOSS
Game: 6, Sean Hoffman vs. Northwestern, 10/2/99
Season: 24, Lamanzer Williams, 1997
Career: 44.5, Willie VanDeSteeg, 2005-08
Tyrone Carter (1996-99) •
career leader in tackles
QUARTERBACK SACKS
Game: 4, Willie VanDeSteeg at Michigan St., 11/11/06
Karon Riley vs. Iowa, 11/18/00
Season: 18.5, Lamanzer Williams, 1997
Career: 29.0, Karon Riley, 1999-2000
PASS BREAKUPS
Game: 6, Michael Lehan vs. Michigan State, 10/19/01
Season: 18, Michael Lehan, 2001
Willie Middlebrooks, 1999
Career: 31, Trumaine Banks, 2003-06
Ukee Dozier, 2001-04
Michael Lehan, 1999-2002
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
Season: 5, Stephen Thompson, 1968
Career: 8, Stephen Thompson, 1967-70
108 | Minnesota Football
LONGEST FUMBLE RETURN
88 yards, Marcus Sherels vs. Wisconsin, 10/3/09
BLOCKED PUNTS
Season: 5, Jermaine Mays, 2002
Career: 6, Jermaine Mays, 1998-2000, '02
MOST FUMBLE RETURNS FOR TD
Game: 2, Tyrone Carter vs. Syracuse, 9/21/96+
Season: 2, Tyrone Carter vs. Syracuse, 1996
SENIOR RECORDS
Tackles: 155, Jack Brewer, 2001
Tackles For A Loss: 24, Lamanzer Williams, 1997
Sacks: 18.5, Lamanzer Williams, 1997
JUNIOR RECORDS
Tackles: 172, Bill Light, 1970
Tackles For A Loss: 22, Karon Riley, 1999
Sacks: 16, Karon Riley, 1999
SOPHOMORE RECORDS
Tackles: 143, Tyrone Carter, 1997
Tackles For A Loss: 14.5, Willie VanDeSteeg, 2006
Sacks: 10, Willie VanDeSteeg, 2006
FRESHMAN RECORDS
Tackles: 101, Sean Hoffman, 1997
Tackles For A Loss: 9, Steve Davis, 2005
Sacks: 7, Charlton Keith, 2002
Defensive Records
SEASON RECORDS
TACKLES
Season
1. Bill Light, 1970
2. Jon Leverenz, 1987
3. Tyrone Carter, 1998
4. Jack Brewer, 2001
5. George Washington, 1975
6. Tyrone Carter, 1999
Pete Najarian, 1984
8. Tyrone Carter, 1997
9. Bruce Holmes, 1985
10. Pete Najarian, 1985
Tackles
172
162
158
155
154
144
144
143
139
137
TACKLES FOR A LOSS
Season
1. Lamanzer Williams, 1997
2. Karon Riley, 1999
3. Karon Riley, 2000
John Schlecht, 1999
5. Willie VanDeSteeg, 2008
6. Darrell Reid, 2004
7. Ben Mezera, 1999
8. Jeff Schuh, 1980
9. Greg White, 2000
Tyrone Carter, 1998
TFL
23.5
21.5
20
20
19.0
17.5
16.5
16
15
15
QUARTERBACK SACKS
Season
1. Lamanzer Williams, 1997
2. Karon Riley, 1999
3. Karon Riley, 2000
4. Ben Mezera, 1999
5. Willie VanDeSteeg, 2008
6. Willie VanDeSteeg, 2006
7. Tyrone Carter, 1998
8. Darrell Reid, 2004
Dennis Capella, 1992
10. Charlton Keith, 2002
Sacks
18.5
16
13
12
10.5
10
8
7.5
7.5
7
PASS BREAKUPS
Season
1. Willie Middlebrooks, 1999
2. Michael Lehan, 2001
3. Ukee Dozier, 2004
4. Traye Simmons, 2008
5. Trumaine Banks, 2005
6. Marcus Sherels, 2008
Craig Scruggs, 1997
Juan Hunter, 1993
Andre Harris, 1984
10. Jimmy Wyrick, 1997
Rodney Heath, 1994
Glenn Cardelli, 1981
PBU
18
16
15
14
13
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
GAME RECORDS
TACKLES
32 Bill Light vs. Iowa, 10/31/70
29 Bill Light vs. Indiana, 10/11/69
26 Pete Najarian vs. Purdue, 9/22/84
26 Pete Najarian vs. Nebraska, 9/17/83
25 Wayne King vs. Michigan, 10/25/69
24 Wayne King vs. Iowa, 11/2/68
23 Pete Najarian vs. Oklahoma, 9/28/85
23 George Washington vs. Illinois, 10/11/75
23 Ollie Bakken vs. Ohio State, 9/15/73
23 Tim Wheeler vs. Kansas, 10/1/66
TACKLES FOR A LOSS
6 Sean Hoffman vs. Northwestern, 10/2/99
5 Bob Stein vs. Iowa, 10/15/66
4 Willie VanDeSteeg vs. Michigan State, 11/11/06
4 Darrell Reid at Michigan State, 10/16/04
4 Kyle McKenzie vs. Indiana, 11/1/03
4 Karon Riley vs. Iowa, 11/18/00
4 Curtese Poole vs. Iowa, 11/21/98
4 Tyrone Carter vs. Purdue, 10/3/98
4 Lamanzer Williams vs. Penn State, 10/18/97
4 Andy Kratchovil vs. Kansas State, 9/18/93
4 Pete Najarian vs. Ohio, 9/11/82
4 Fred Orgas vs. Indiana, 10/17/81
4 Jeff Schuh vs. Indiana, 11/8/80
4 Stan Sytsma vs. Oregon State, 10/7/78
4 George Washington vs. Wisconsin, 11/22/75
4 Paul Glantan vs. Purdue, 11/10/73
QUARTERBACK SACKS
4 Willie VanDeSteeg vs. Michigan State, 11/11/06
4 Karon Riley vs. Iowa, 11/18/00
3 Willie VanDeSteeg at Illinois, 10/11/08
3 Paul Nixon at Ohio State, 11/2/02
3 Ben Mezera vs. Northwestern, 10/2/99
3 Karon Riley vs. UL Monroe, 9/11/99
3 Curtese Poole vs. Iowa, 11/21/98
3 Lamanzer Williams vs. Iowa, 11/22/97
3 Jon Michals vs. Iowa State, 9/13/97
3 Andy Kratchovil vs. Kansas State, 9/18/93
3 Joel Staats vs. Indiana, 10/31/92
3 Mike Sunvold vs. Wisconsin, 11/3/90
3 Doug Mueller vs. Wisconsin, 10/13/84
CAREER RECORDS
TACKLES
Season
1. Tyrone Carter, 1996-99
2. Pete Najarian, 1982-85
3. Bill Light, 1969-71
4. Parc Williams, 1995-98
5. Russ Heath, 1990-93
6. Steve Stewart, 1974-77
7. Bruce Holmes, 1983-86
8. Joel Staats, 1988-91
9. Justin Conzemius, 1992-95
10. Glenn Howard, 1978-81
TACKLES FOR A LOSS
Seasons
1. Willie VanDeSteeg, 2005-08
2. John Schlecht, 1998-2000
3. Karon Riley, 1999-2000
4. Darrell Reid, 2001-04
5. Ben Mezera, 1997-2000
6. Steve Neils, 1971-73
7. Lamanzer Williams, 1994-97
8. Sean Hoffman, 1997-2000
Craig Sauer, 1992-95
Ed Hawthorne, 1991-94
Tackles
528
482
395
351
329
325
323
318
317
308
TFL
43.5
42.5
42
38
34.5
33
31
27
27
27
QUARTERBACK SACKS
Seasons
1. Karon Riley, 1999-2000
2. Lamanzer Williams, 1994-97
3. Ben Mezera, 1997-2000
4. Willie VanDeSteeg, 2005-08
5. Darrell Reid, 2001-04
6. Mark Losli, 2002-05
7. Steve Davis, 2005-08
Ben Williams, 1988-91
9. Greg White, 1999-2001
Sean Hoffman, 1997-2000
John Schlecht, 1998-2000
12. Dennis Cappella, 1990-93
Sacks
29
23.5
22
21.5
16
14
13
13
12
12
11
10.5
PASS BREAKUPS
Seasons
1. Trumaine Banks, 2003-06
Ukee Dozier, 2001-04
Michael Lehan, 1999-2002
4. Willie Middlebrooks, 1998-2000
5. Craig Scruggs, 1995-98
Rodney Heath, 1993-96
7. Jamal Harris, 2004-07
Glenn Cardelli, 1979-81
9. Juan Hunter, 1991-94
10. Andre Harris, 1980-84
11. Jimmy Wyrick, 1996-99
PBU
31
31
31
30
25
25
21
21
20
19
18
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
Seasons
1. Stephen Thompson, 1967-70
2. Sean Hoffman, 1997-2000
Tyrone Carter, 1996-99
Sean Lumpkin, 1988-91
Kerry Glenn, 1981-84
Ron Kamzelski, 1964-68
Wayne King, 1964-68
8. Tom Murphy, 1977-80
Stan Sytsma, 1976-78
FR
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
ALL-TIME TOP 10 TACKLES
Year
1. TYRONE CARTER
1996
1997
1998
1999
Total
Assist
Solo
Total
55
116
127
116
414
28
27
31
28
114
83
143
158
144
528
2. PETE NAJARIAN
1982
1983
1984
1985
Total
42
62
63
78
245
41
56
81
59
237
83
118
144
137
482
3. BILL LIGHT
1969
1970
1971
Total
47
93
52
192
68
79
56
203
115
172
108
395
4. PARC WILLIAMS
1995
1996
1997
1998
Total
36
61
82
55
234
20
37
33
27
117
56
98
115
82
351
109 | Minnesota Football
Defensive Records
5. RUSS HEATH
1990
1991
1992
1993
Total
29
36
48
46
159
24
49
60
37
170
53
85
108
83
329
6. STEVE STEWART
1974
1975
1976
1977
Total
0
44
66
54
146
0
54
48
59
179
0
98
114
113
325
7. BRUCE HOLMES
1983
1984
1985
1986
Total
4
21
62
66
153
5
30
77
58
170
9
51
139
124
323
8. JOEL STAATS
1988
1989
1990
1991
Total
32
32
40
37
141
48
39
49
41
177
80
71
89
78
318
9. JUSTIN CONZEMIUS
1992
1993
1994
1995
Total
39
37
70
53
199
26
31
43
18
118
65
68
113
71
317
10. GLENN HOWARD
1978
1979
1980
1981
Total
0
23
65
56
144
0
35
61
68
164
0
58
126
124
308
TACKLES YEAR-BY-YEAR
LEADERS
Year
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
Player
Gary Reierson
Wayne King
Wayne King
Rich Crawford
Bill Light
Bill Light
Clayton Scheurer
Ollie Bakken
Mike Steidl
Ollie Bakken
George Washington
Steve Stewart
Steve Stewart
Ed Burns
Jack Johnson
Mike Robb
Jim Fahnhorst
Pete Najarian
Pete Najarian
Pete Najarian
Bruce Holmes
Bruce Holmes
Jon Leverenz
Mac Stephens
Solo
40
21
54
59
93
61
61
53
62
86
103
66
54
63
67
72
67
41
56
81
62
58
96
66
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Ass’t
52
57
50
74
79
47
47
40
37
42
51
48
59
42
43
61
54
42
62
63
77
66
66
53
Total
92
78
104
133
172
108
108
93
99
128
154
114
113
105
110
133
121
83
118
144
139
124
162
119
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Mike Sunvold
Sean Lumpkin
Sean Lumpkin
Russ Heath
Andrew Veit
Justin Conzemius
Craig Sauer
Parc Williams
Tyrone Carter
Tyrone Carter
Tyrone Carter
Delvin Jones
Jack Brewer
Eli Ward
Eli Ward
Kyle McKenzie
John Pawielski
Mike Sherels
Dom Barber
Lee Campbell
Lee Campbell
44
67
84
60
42
70
55
61
116
127
116
66
89
71
72
50
61
67
71
50
70
33
32
31
48
43
43
21
37
27
31
28
22
66
45
24
29
25
37
29
30
49
77
99
115
108
85
113
76
98
143
158
144
88
155
116
96
79
86
104
100
80
119
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Player
Stan Sytsma
Alan Blanshan
Jeff Schuh
Karl Mecklenburg
Karl Mecklenburg
Joe Christopherson
Peter Najarian
Bruce Holmes
Mark Dusabek
Larry Joyner
Gary Hadd
Jon Leverenz
Skeeter Akre
Ron Goetz
Eddie Miles
Sean Lumpkin
Ben Williams
Mike Sunvold
Dennis Cappella
Craig Sauer
Craig Sauer
Ben Langford
Jerome Davis
Lamanzer Williams
Tyrone Carter
Karon Riley
Karon Riley
Greg White
Paul Nixon
Darrell Reid
Darrell Reid
Darrell Reid
Steve Davis
John Shevlin
Willie VanDeSteeg
Deon Hightower
Willie VanDeSteeg
Lee Campbell
TFL
11
7
16
13
11
5
5
7
6
6
11
13
7
7
12
7
7
9
13.5
12
11
7
6
24
15
22
20
8
8
8
12
17.5
9
9
14.5
9.5
19.0
11.5
Year
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
TACKLES FOR LOSS
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
Year
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
SACKS YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
Yards
52
39
108
62
62
19
7
24
—
—
—
—
50
27
—
34
34
35
67
54
45
16
15
118
73
119
121
38
40
27
50
84
49
29
59
17
94
29
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Player
Jimmy James
Pete Najarian
Rene Capo
Craig Paulson
Gary Hadd
Courtney Holmes
Larry Joyner
Larry Joyner
Matt Martinez
Brian Bonner
Jon Leverenz
Skeeter Akre
Eddie Miles
Ben Williams
Ben Williams
Dennis Cappella
Andy Kratchovil
Craig Sauer
Trevor Walker
Lamanzer Williams
Jon Michals
Ben Langford
Lamanzer Williams
Tyrone Carter
Karon Riley
Karon Riley
Greg White
Charlton Keith
Darrell Reid
Darrell Reid
Steve Davis
Willie VanDeSteeg
Mike Sherels
Wilie VanDeSteeg
Eric Small
D.L. Wilhite
Sacks
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
5
6
6
7.5
4
3
3
3
2
2
18.5
8
16
13
5
7
5.5
7.5
6
10
2.5
10.5
3.0
3.0
Yards
35
35
24
13
22
20
—
—
—
—
—
29
—
47
52
50
34
32
21
19
25
19
95
60
101
105
35
45
39
58
35
50
22
74
19
26
Interception Records
Jeff Wright (1968-70) • career and season leader in interceptions
INTERCEPTIONS
Game: 3, Jeff Wright vs. Michigan State, 11/14/70
Mike White vs. Ohio, 9/26/70
Walter Bowser vs. Iowa, 11/1/69
Noel Jenke vs. Wisconsin, 11/25/67
Sandy Stephens vs. Wisconsin, 11/19/60
Shorty Cochran vs. Purdue, 10/1/55
Dick Anonsen vs. Wisconsin, 11/19/49
Season: 7, Jeff Wright, 1970
#8, Harold Van Every, 1939
Career: 12, Sean Lumpkin, 1988-91
Jeff Wright, 1968-70
SENIOR INTERCEPTIONS
7, Jeff Wright, 1970
JUNIOR INTERCEPTIONS
5, Walter Bowser, 1969; Rodney Heath, 1995
SOPHOMORE INTERCEPTIONS
5, Mike White, 1970
FRESHMAN INTERCEPTIONS
3, Crawford Jordan, 1994; Kyle Theret, 2007
# Pre-Modern Era (before 1945) record
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS
Game: 140, Walter Bowser vs. Michigan St., 11/14/70
Season: 203, Walter Bowser, 1970
Career: 283, Sean Lumpkin, 1988-91
TOUCHDOWN RETURNS
Season: 2, Jeff Rosga, 1993; Gary Hohman, 1969
Career: 2, Jeff Rosga, 1991-93; Sean Lumpkin, 198891; Gary Hohman, 1969
Sean Lumpkin (1998-91) •
career leader (tie) in interceptions
LONGEST RETURNS
99
Gary Hohman vs. Nebraska, 10/4/69
95
Ed Duren vs. Iowa, 10/15/66
85
Sean Lumpkin vs. Ohio State, 10/28/89
76
Sean Lumpkin vs. Ohio State, 10/27/90
76
Fred Houde vs. Chicago, 10/20/28#
73
Doug Beaudoin vs. Indiana, 10/13/73
71
Trevis Graham vs. Illinois, 9/30/00
63
Larry Buhler vs. Wisconsin, 11/21/36#
61
Jimmy Wyrick vs. Indiana, 11/13/99
60
John Shevlin at Iowa, 11/19/05
55
Jeff Rosga vs. Wisconsin, 10/23/93
55
Justin Conzemius vs. Purdue, 10/9/93
55
Kevin Keller vs. Ohio State, 9/15/73
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Interception Records
SEASON RECORDS
Season
1. Jeff Wright, 1970
2. Walter Bowser, 1970
3. Rodney Heath, 1995
Sean Lumpkin, 1991
Fred Foggie, 1989
Mike White, 1970
Walter Bowser, 1969
Bill Munsey, 1960
ALL-TIME TOP 5 INT
INT
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
CAREER RECORDS
1.
3.
6.
10.
Seasons
Sean Lumpkin, 1988-91
Jeff Wright, 1968-70
Keith Edwards, 1977-79
Walter Bowser, 1969-70
Tom Sakal, 1965-67
Kyle Theret, 2007Rodney Heath, 1993-96
Frank Jackson, 1987-90
Rick Withus, 1979-82
Sandy Stephens, 1959-61
Justin Isom, 2001-03
Justin Conzemius, 1992-95
Mike White, 1970-72
Noel Jenke, 1966-68
GAME RECORDS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Jeff Wright vs. Michigan State, 11/14/70
Mike White vs. Ohio, 9/26/70
Walter Bowser vs. Iowa, 11/1/69
Noel Jenke vs. Wisconsin, 11/25/67
Sandy Stephens vs. Wisconsin, 11/19/60
Shorty Cochran vs. Purdue, 10/1/55
Dick Anonsen vs. Wisconsin, 11/19/49
INT
12
12
11
11
11
9
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
Year
1. SEAN LUMPKIN
1988
1989
1990
1991
Total
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
Int.
Yds.
TD
1
2
4
5
12
8
118
138
19
283
0
1
1
0
2
1. JEFF WRIGHT
1968
1969
1970
Total
3
2
7
12
7
28
65
100
0
0
0
0
3. KEITH EDWARDS
1977
1978
1979
Total
3
4
4
11
12
72
37
121
0
0
0
0
3. WALTER BOWSER
1969
1970
Total
5
6
11
52
203
255
0
1
1
3. TOM SAKAL
1965
1966
1967
Total
4
4
3
11
108
25
22
155
0
0
0
0
Year
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
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Player
Sandy Stephens
Paul Ramseth
Michael Reid
William Costanza
Kraig Lofquist
Tom Sakal
Tom Sakal
Dennis Hale
Noel Jenke
Noel Jenke
Jeff Wright
Walt Bowser
Jeff Wright
Jim Herman
Michael White
Doug Beaudoin
Oliver Bakken
Steve Stewart
George Adzick
Mark Merrill
Keith Edwards
Keith Edwards
Keith Edwards
Rick Witthus
Rick Witthus
Craig White
Eric Johnson
Andy Hare
Andre Harris
Donovan Small
Duane Dutrieuille
Matt Martinez
Warren Berry
Joel Brown
Fred Foggie
Sean Lumpkin
Frank Jackson
Sean Lumpkin
Jeff Rosga
Juan Hunter
Jeff Rosga
Justin Conzemius
Juan Hunter
Crawford Jordan
Rodney Heath
Rodney Heath
Ben Mezera
Craig Scruggs
Jimmy Wyrick
Sean Hoffman
Jimmy Wyrick
Delvin Jones
Jack Brewer
Clorenzo Griffin
Michael Lehan
Bradley Vance
Justin Isom
Justin Isom
Ukee Dozier
eight tied
Dominique Barber
Kyle Theret
Traye Simmons
Kyle Theret
No
2
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
7
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
2
4
4
3
3
3
5
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
1
4
3
4
3
Yds
Avg TD
2
1.0 0
56 14.0 0
50 25.0 0
2
1.0 0
111 27.8 1
108 27.0 0
25
6.3 0
68 17.0 0
38
9.5 0
44 14.7 0
7
2.3 0
52 10.4 0
65
9.3 0
27
9.0 0
0
0.0 0
73 18.3 0
24
8.0 0
14
4.7 0
53 17.7 0
30 10.0 1
12
4.0 0
72 18.0 0
37
9.3 0
53 13.3 0
88 22.0 0
38 19.0 0
20 10.0 0
(-2)
0.0 0
0
0.0 0
23
7.7 0
4
1.8 0
(-1) (-0.2) 0
42 10.5 0
23
5.8 0
48
9.6 0
138 34.5 1
39 9.75 0
19
3.8 0
0
0.0 0
117 29.3 0
91 22.8 2
30 10.0 0
22
7.3 0
5
1.7 0
41
8.2 0
43 14.3 0
0
0.0 0
0
0.0 0
0
0.0 0
29
9.7 0
115 57.5 1
3
1.5 0
(-4) (-2.0) 0
39 19.5 0
55 22.5 0
31 15.5 1
54 18.0 0
47 11.8 0
20
6.7 0
18.0 1
57 14.2 0
72 24.0 0
81 20.3 1
5
1.7 0
Punt Return Records
Rick Upchurch (1973-74) • career punt return average leader
RETURNS
Game: 9, Danny Upchurch vs. Buffalo, 9/21/02
Season: 40, Danny Upchurch, 2002
Career: 52, Rodney Heath, 1993-96
RETURN YARDS
Game: 132, Tellis Redmon vs. Northwestern, 10/28/00
Season: 405, Marion Barber III, 2003
Career: 571, Tellis Redmon, 1999-2001
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
Game (min. 2 ret.): 43.5, Bill Crockett vs. Nebraska,
9/26/64
Season (min. 8 ret.): 16.9, Paul Giel, 1953
Career (min. 20 ret.): 13.4, Rick Upchurch, 1973-74
Tellis Redmon (1999-2001) •
career leader in punt return yardage
FRESHMAN PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
12.2, Bryant Allen, 2009
SOPHOMORE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
14.5, Marion Barber III, 2003
JUNIOR PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
13.9, Rick Upchurch, 1973
SENIOR PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
16.9, Paul Giel, 1953
LONGEST RETURNS
91 Fred Houde vs. Iowa, 10/27/28#
83 Tellis Redmon vs. Northwestern, 10/28/00 (TD)
80 Bill Crockett vs. Nebraska, 9/26/64 (TD)
79 Chris Gaiters vs. Northern Illinois, 9/24/88
76 George Roscoe vs. North Dakota St., 9/29/34#
72 Rodney Heath at Purdue, 10/5/96 (TD)
71 Bob Thompson vs. Purdue, 11/18/50
PUNT RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWNS
Game: 1, seven times, last by
Tellis Redmon vs. Northwestern, 10/28/00
Season: 2, Douglas Roalstad, 1968
Career: 2, Douglas Roalstad, 1967-68
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Punt Return Records
SEASON RECORDS
CAREER RECORDS
RETURNS
Season
1. Danny Upchurch, 2002
2. Luke Leverson, 1998
3. Tyrone Carter, 1999
4. Terrence Henderson, 1982
5. Marion Barber III, 2003
6. Lewis Garrison, 1992
7. Bob Thompson, 1950
8. Tellis Redmon, 2000
9. Tutu Atwell, 1997
10. Rodney Heath, 1994
Rick Upchurch, 1973
Returns
40
35
30
29
28
27
25
24
23
22
22
RETURNS
Name
1. Rodney Heath, 1993-96
2. Chris Gaiters, 1987-89
3. Marion Barber III, 2001-04
4. Tellis Redmon, 1999-2001
5. Lewis Garrison, 1992-95
6. Sandy Stephens, 1959-61
Returns
52
51
47
45
44
42
RETURN YARDS
Season
1. Marion Barber III, 2003
2. Tyrone Carter, 1999
3. Tellis Redmon, 2000
4. Rick Upchurch, 1973
5. Tutu Atwell, 1997
6. Paul Giel, 1953
7. Danny Upchurch, 2002
8. Terrence Henderson, 1982
9. Luke Leverson, 1998
10. Bob Thompson, 1950
Yards
405
356
315
305
296
288
287
264
257
255
RETURN YARDS
Name
1. Tellis Redmon, 1999-2001
2. Chris Gaiters, 1987-89
3. Rodney Heath, 1993-96
4. Marion Barber III, 2001-04
5. Rick Upchurch, 1973-74
6. Lewis Garrison, 1992-95
Yards
571
541
525
515
430
388
RETURN AVERAGE (MIN. 20 RETURNS)
Name
1. Rick Upchurch, 1973-74
2. Tellis Redmon, 1999-2001
3. Dominic Jones, 2005-06
4. Chris Gaiters, 1987-89
5. Rodney Heath, 1993-96
6. Lewis Garrison, 1992-95
Yards
13.4
12.7
10.9
10.6
10.1
8.8
RETURN AVERAGE (MIN. 8 RETURNS)
Season
1. Paul Giel, 1953
2. Marion Barber III, 2003
3. Rick Upchurch, 1973
4. Jim Cairns, 1961
5. Tutu Atwell, 1997
6. Rick Upchurch, 1974
7. Tyrone Carter, 1999
8. Marcus Sherels, 2008
9. Chris Gaiters, 1989
10. Dominic Jones, 2006
Yards
16.9
14.5
13.9
13.3
12.9
12.5
11.9
11.9
11.6
11.5
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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
Year
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Player
Bill Crockett
Gordon Condo
Gordon Condo
Gordon Condo
Doug Roalstad
Jeff Wright
Walter Bowser
Paul Wright
Mike White
Rick Upchurch
Rick Upchurch
Tom Luckemeyer
Bobby Weber
Bobby Weber
Elmer Bailey
Elmer Bailey
Glenn Cardelli
Jack Schlichting
Terrence Henderson
Fred Hartwig
Gary Couch
Andy Hare
Roselle Richardson
Chris Gaiters
Chris Gaiters
Chris Gaiters
Sean Lumpkin
Lewis Garrison
Lewis Garrison
Aaron Osterman
Rodney Heath
Rodney Heath
Rodney Heath
Tutu Atwell
Luke Leverson
Tyrone Carter
Tellis Redmon
Tellis Redmon
Danny Upchurch
Marion Barber III
Marion Barber III
Dominic Jones
Dominic Jones
Harold Howell
Marcus Sherels
Bryant Allen
No
4
10
12
18
18
12
18
15
12
22
10
11
8
12
12
10
14
20
29
14
15
9
19
14
17
20
20
9
27
21
22
16
14
23
35
30
24
19
40
28
19
12
19
15
15
6
Yds
97
47
91
105
184
108
132
55
29
305
125
47
90
101
127
69
66
128
264
74
162
90
144
132
178
231
102
57
242
182
208
173
144
296
257
356
315
202
287
405
110
120
218
72
179
73
Avg TD
24.3 0
4.7 0
7.6 0
5.8 0
10.2 2
9.0 0
7.3 0
3.7 0
2.4 0
13.9 0
12.5 0
4.3 0
11.3 0
8.4 0
10.6 0
6.9 0
4.7 0
5.8 0
9.1 0
5.3 0
10.8 0
10.0 0
7.6 0
9.4 0
10.5 1
11.6 0
5.1 0
6.3 0
9.0 0
8.7 0
9.4 0
10.8 0
10.3 1
12.9 0
7.3 1
11.9 0
13.1 1
10.6 0
7.2 0
14.5 0
5.8 0
10.0 0
11.5 0
4.8 0
11.9 0
12.2 0
Kickoff Return Records
Troy Stoudermire (2008-) • career leader in kickoff return yardage
RETURNS
Game: 9, Troy Stoudermire vs. Iowa, 11/22/08
Donovan Small vs. Nebraska, 9/17/83
Season: 43, Troy Stoudermire, 2009
Career: 93, Melvin Anderson, 1983-86
RETURN YARDS
Game: 283, Troy Stoudermire vs. Iowa, 11/22/08^
Season: 1,083, Troy Stoudermire, 2008
Career: 2,140, Troy Stoudermire, 2008RETURN AVERAGE
Game (min. 2 ret.): 61.0, Rick Upchurch, vs. Wisconsin,
11/23/74
Season (min. 10 ret.): 31.3, Jay Thomas, 2007 (10 ret.)
Career (min. 25 ret.): 25.3, George Honza, 1970-72 (25
ret.)
FRESHMAN RETURN AVERAGE
25.8, Troy Stoudermire, 2008
SOPHOMORE RETURN AVERAGE
27.2, Sandy Stephens, 1959
JUNIOR RETURN AVERAGE
23.7, Jermaine Mays, 2000
SENIOR RETURN AVERAGE
27.4, Bobby Weber, 1975
^ Big Ten record
+ Tied NCAA record
TOUCHDOWNS
Game: 2, Tutu Atwell vs. Iowa State, 9/13/97^+
Season: 2, Tutu Atwell, 1997
Career: 2, Tutu Atwell, 1994-97
Jay Thomas (2006-09) •
season leader in kickoff return average
LONGEST RETURN
100
Jermaine Mays at Indiana, 2000 (TD)
100
Bobby Weber vs. Ohio State, 1977 (TD)
100
Rick Upchurch vs. Wisconsin, 1974 (TD)
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Kickoff Return Records
SEASON RECORDS
CAREER RECORDS
RETURNS
Season
1. Troy Stoudermire, 2009
2. Troy Stoudermire, 2008
3. Dominic Jones, 2006
Tutu Atwell, 1997
5. Harold Howell, 2007
6. John Lewis, 1992
7. Chris Gaiters, 1988
Melvin Anderson, 1984
9. Rafael Cooper, 1995
10. Fred Foggie, 1990
Melvin Anderson, 1983
RETURNS
Seasons
1. Melvin Anderson, 1983-86
2. Troy Stoudermire, 20083. Tyrone Carter, 1996-99
4. Chris Gaiters, 1987-89
5. Rishon Early, 1993-95
6. Bobby Weber, 1974-77
7. Jermaine Mays, 1998-2002
8. Rafael Cooper, 1994-95
John Lewis, 1990-92
Returns
93
85
66
65
60
49
39
38
38
RETURN YARDS
Seasons
1. Troy Stoudermire, 20082. Melvin Anderson, 1983-86
3. Tyrone Carter, 1996-99
4. Chris Gaiters, 1987-89
5. Rishon Early, 1993-95
6. Bobby Weber, 1974-77
7. John Lewis, 1990-92
8. Jermaine Mays, 1998-2002
9. Rafael Cooper, 1994-95
10. Dominic Jones, 2005-06
Yards
2,140
1,965
1,459
1,418
1,265
1,095
930
849
822
814
RETURN YARDS
Season
1. Troy Stoudermire, 2008
2. Troy Stoudermire, 2009
3. Dominic Jones, 2006
4. Tutu Atwell, 1997
5. John Lewis, 1992
6. Harold Howell, 2007
7. Chris Gaiters, 1988
8. Melvin Anderson, 1984
9. Jakari Wallace, 2005
10. Melvin Anderson, 1986
RETURN AVERAGE (MIN. 8 RETURNS)
Season
1. Jay Thomas, 2007
2. Bobby Weber, 1977
3. Sandy Stephens, 1959
4. Jakari Wallace, 2005
5. Tyrone Carter, 1999
Dana Noel, 1980
7. John Lewis, 1992
8. Laurence Maroney, 2003
9. Troy Stoudermire, 2008
10. Troy Stoudermire, 2009
Dominic Jones, 2006
Curtis Wilson, 1965
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Returns
43
42
32
32
30
29
27
27
25
24
24
Yards
1,083
1,057
786
776
755
693
612
603
540
538
Yards
31.3
27.4
27.2
27.0
26.7
26.7
26.0
25.8
25.3
24.6
24.6
24.6
RETURN AVERAGE (MIN. 20 RETURNS)
Player, Seasons
1. Jakari Wallace, 2003-05
2. George Honza, 1970-72
3. Troy Stoudermire, 20084. Bobby Weber, 1974-77
5. Dominic Jones, 2005-06
6. John Lewis, 1990-92
7. Tutu Atwell, 1994-94
8. Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
9. Walter Bowser, 1969-70
10. Glenn Lewis, 1978-80
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
Avg.
27.0
25.3
25.2
24.9
24.7
24.5
24.3
23.8
22.9
22.4
Year
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Player
Bill Crockett
Curtis Wilson
Hubert Bryant
Hubert Bryant
George Kemp
Walter Bowser
Walter Bowser
George Honza
Vince Fuller
Rick Upchurch
Rick Upchurch
Bobby Weber
Bobby Weber
Bobby Weber
Keith Edwards
Glenn Lewis
Dana Noel
Manny Henry
Kerry Glenn
Melvin Anderson
Melvin Anderson
Melvin Anderson
Melvin Anderson
Chris Gaiters
Chris Gaiters
Chris Gaiters
Fred Foggie
Chuck Rios
John Lewis
Rishon Early
Rishon Early
Rafael Cooper
Rishon Early
Tutu Atwell
Tyrone Carter
Tyrone Carter
Jermaine Mays
Tellis Redmon
Antoine Burns
Laurence Maroney
Marion Barber III
Jakari Wallace
Dominic Jones
Harold Howell
Troy Stoudermire
Troy Stoudermire
No Yds
4 112
12 296
11 204
6
89
13 215
12 292
10 211
15 288
21 414
20 356
20 440
14 327
21 383
13 356
12 249
23 490
9 240
14 311
21 439
24 468
27 603
18 356
22 538
19 443
27 612
19 363
24 488
11 227
29 755
16 338
16 377
25 537
16 338
32 776
13 347
17 300
21 497
16 308
12 244
16 413
10 206
20 540
32 786
30 693
42 1,083
43 1,057
Avg TD
28.0 0
24.6 0
18.5 0
14.8 0
16.5 0
24.3 0
21.1 0
19.2 0
19.7 0
17.8 0
22.0 1
23.4 0
18.2 0
27.4 1
20.7 0
21.3 0
26.7 1
22.2 0
20.9 0
19.5 0
22.3 0
19.8 0
24.5 1
23.3 0
22.7 0
19.1 0
20.3 0
20.6 0
26.0 1
21.1 0
23.6 0
21.5 0
21.1 0
24.3 2
26.7 1
17.6 0
23.7 1
19.2 0
20.3 0
25.8 1
20.6 0
27.0 0
24.6 1
23.1 0
25.3 0
24.6 0
Punting Records
Adam Kelly (1983-85) • season and career punt average leader
PUNTS
Game: 13, Paul Blanchard vs. Nebraska, 9/17/83
Walter Bowser vs. Michigan State, 11/15/69
Season: 80, Ryan Rindels, 1998; Terry Simmons, 1977
Career: 229, Justin Kucek, 2005-08
YARDS
Game: 511, Adam Kelly vs. Nebraska, 19/15/84 (11
punts)
Season: 3,103, Justin Kucek, 2008 (74 punts)
Career: 9,461, Justin Kucek, 2005-08
AVERAGE
Game: (Minimum of 7 punts) 53.6, Adam Kelly vs. Northwestern, 1984 (7 punts)
Season: 46.2, Adam Kelly, 1984 (59 punts)
Career: 43.3, Adam Kelly, 1983-85 (136 punts)
Justin Kucek (2005-08) •
career leader in punts and punt yardage
FRESHMAN RECORDS
Punts: 49, Brent Herbel, 1986
Average: 40.4, Brent Herbel, 1986
SOPHOMORE RECORDS
Punts: 80, Terry Simmons, 1977
Average: 44.5, Preston Gruening, 2000
JUNIOR RECORDS
Punts: 80, Ryan Rindels, 1998
Average: 46.2, Adam Kelly, 1984
SENIOR RECORDS
Punts: 74, Justin Kucek, 2008
Average: 42.6, Blake Haudan, 2009
LONGEST PUNTS
88 Dave Baldridge vs. Utah, 9/23/67
83 Adam Kelly vs. Iowa, 11/17/84
73 Paul Blanchard vs. Michigan State, 11/14/81
68 Ryan Rindels vs. Memphis, 10/4/97
66 Paul Blanchard vs. Iowa, 10/23/82
65 Preston Gruening vs. UL Monroe, 9/2/00
65 Mike Perfetti vs. Indiana, 9/11/71
65 Dave Baldridge vs. SMU, 10/7/67
64 Paul Blanchard vs. Ohio State, 11/6/82
63 Brent Herbel vs. Northwestern, 10/14/89
63 Blake Haudan vs. South Dakota State, 11/14/09
62 Tim Grate vs. Michigan, 10/28/95
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SEASON RECORDS
ALL-TIME TOP 5 PUNTERS
PUNTING AVERAGE
Season
1. Adam Kelly, 1984
2. Preston Gruening, 2000
3. Justin Kucek, 2007
4. Blake Haudan, 2009
5. Justin Kucek, 2008
6. Mike Perfetti, 1971
7. Preston Gruening, 2001
8. Adam Kelly, 1985
9. Ryan Rindels, 1999
Paul Blanchard, 1982
Year
1. ADAM KELLY
1983
1984
1985
Total
Yard Avg
46.2
44.5
42.7
42.6
41.9
41.6
41.4
41.3
41.0
41.0
2. BLAKE HAUDAN
2006
2007
2008
2009
Total
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
No
Yds
Avg
23
59
54
136
926
2,728
2,229
5,883
40.3
46.2
41.3
43.3
0
0
0
62
62
0
0
0
2,639
2.639
0.0
0.0
0.0
42.6
42.6
PUNTS
Season
1. Ryan Rindels, 1998
Terry Simmons, 1977
3. Frank Mosko, 1973
4. Don Roedel, 1950
5. Justin Kucek, 2008
6. Dean Kaufman, 1991
7. Ryan Rindels, 1999
8. Ryan Rindels, 1997
9. Dave Baldridge, 1967
10. Todd Randall, 1972
Punts
80
80
77
75
74
71
69
68
65
63
3. PRESTON GRUENING
2000
2001
2002
Total
50
51
57
158
2,222
2,109
2,282
6,613
44.5
41.4
40.0
41.9
4. JUSTIN KUCEK
2005
2006
2007
2008
Total
37
56
62
74
229
1,456
2,257
2,645
3,103
9,461
39.4
40.3
42.7
41.9
41.3
PUNTING YARDAGE
Season
1. Justin Kucek, 2008
2. Ryan Rindels, 1998
3. Frank Mosko, 1973
4. Ryan Rindels, 1999
5. Don Roedel, 1950
6. Ryan Rindels, 1997
7. Adam Kelly, 1984
8. Dean Kaufman, 1991
9. Justin Kucek, 2007
10. Blake Haudan, 2009
Yards
3,103
3,041
2,835
2,832
2,798
2,747
2,728
2,702
2,645
2,639
5. MIKE PERFETTI
1970
1971
Total
8
60
68
299
2,496
2,795
37.4
41.6
41.1
CAREER RECORDS
PUNTING AVERAGE (MINIMUM 50 PUNTS)*
1. Adam Kelly, 1983-85
43.3
2. Blake Haudan, 2006-09
42.6
3. Preston Gruening, 1999-2002
41.9
4. Justin Kucek, 2005-08
41.3
5. Mike Perfetti, 1970-71
41.1
6. Ryan Rindels, 1997-99
39.7
7. Rhys Lloyd, 2003-04
39.6
8. Brent Herbel, 1986-89
38.7
9. Steve Kemph, 1996-99
38.6
10. Dave Baldridge, 1965-67
38.5
PUNTS
1. Justin Kucek, 2005-08
2. Ryan Rindels, 1997-99
3. Brent Herbel, 1986-89
4. Dean Kaufman, 1990-92
Frank Mosko, 1973-75
6. Paul Blanchard, 1981-83
7. Preston Gruening, 1999-2002
8. Tom Smith, 1978-80
9. Adam Kelly, 1983-85
10. Dave Baldridge, 1965-67
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229
217
215
185
185
166
158
148
136
135
Year
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Player
Don Roedel
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
Geno Cappelletti
Kelvin Kleber
Rhody Tuszka
Kelvin Kleber
Thomas Robbins
Thomas Robbins
Sandy Stephens
Sandy Stephens
Jerry Jones
Stanton Skei
Bruce Van de Walker
Bruce Van de Walker
Dave Baldridge
Dave Baldridge
Walt Bowser
Walt Bowser
Walt Bowser
Mike Perfeth
Todd Randall
Frank Mosko
Frank Mosko
Frank Mosko
Steve Tobin
Terry Simmons
Tom Smith
Tom Smith
Tom Smith
Paul Blanchard
Paul Blanchard
Paul Blanchard
Adam Kelly
Adam Kelly
Brent Herbel
Brent Herbel
Brent Herbel
Brent Herbel
Dean Kaufman
Dean Kaufman
Dean Kaufman
Ron Holty
Mike Kimbell
Tim Grate
Steve Kemph
Ryan Rindels
Ryan Rindels
Ryan Rindels
Preston Gruening
Preston Gruening
Preston Gruening
Rhys Lloyd
Rhys Lloyd
Justin Kucek
Justin Kucek
Justin Kucek
Justin Kucek
Blake Haudan
No
75
34
56
24
20
33
17
19
44
44
47
41
51
57
32
38
59
65
33
37
44
60
63
77
58
50
56
80
60
54
34
58
50
58
59
54
49
52
58
56
56
71
58
31
48
21
47
68
80
62
50
51
57
40
56
37
56
62
74
62
Avg
37.3
34.5
37.5
34.8
37.9
40.8
37.4
38.5
37.0
38.9
35.5
29.0
35.4
36.5
34.1
36.9
37.1
40.2
39.9
39.8
35.5
41.6
35.0
36.8
37.8
38.5
36.1
32.9
36.3
37.1
34.3
38.7
41.0
35.7
46.2
41.3
40.4
38.8
38.9
36.9
37.1
38.1
39.2
35.6
39.0
39.8
38.2
40.4
38.0
41.0
44.5
41.4
40.0
39.2
39.8
39.4
40.3
42.7
41.9
42.6
Scoring Records
Omar Douglas (1990-93) • game record for points with 30 set in 1993
POINTS
Game: 30, Omar Douglas vs. Purdue, 10/9/93
Season: 114, Gary Russell, 2005
Career: 367, Dan Nystrom, 1999-2002@
Freshman Points: 92, Dan Nystrom, 1999
Sophomore Points: 114, Gary Russell, 2005
Junior Points: 101, Rhys Lloyd, 2003
Senior Points: 102, Dan Nystrom, 2002
TOUCHDOWNS
Quarter: 3, Omar Douglas, 3rd quarter vs. Purdue,
10/9/93
Logan Payne, 1st quarter vs. Temple, 9/16/06
Half: 4, Darrell Thompson, 1st half vs. Bowling Green,
9/13/86
Logan Payne, 1st half vs. Temple, 9/16/06
Game: 5, Omar Douglas vs. Purdue, 10/9/93
Season: 19, Gary Russell, 2005
Career: 43, Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
(40 rushing, three receiving)
Dan Nystrom (1999-2002) •
career leader in points
EXTRA POINTS
Game: 9, Jason Giannini vs. Indiana, 11/4/06
Rhys Lloyd vs. Toledo, 9/4/04
Dan Nystrom vs. Murray State, 10/29/01
Season: 59, Rhys Lloyd, 2003
Career: 154, Dan Nystrom, 1999-2002 (158 att.)$
Career Pct.: .986 (70 for 71), Brent Berglund, 1988-90
EXTRA POINT ACCURACY
Season: Several tied at 1.000, last by
Eric Ellestad (31-31), 2009
Career: .986, 70-71, Brent Berglund, 1988-1990
Consecutive PAT conversions: 83, Dan Nystrom,
11/4/00-12/30/02
FIELD GOALS
Game: 5, Adam Bailey vs. Penn State, 10/18/97^
Dan Nystrom, 12/30/02
Season: 25, Dan Nystrom, 2000#
Career: 71, Dan Nystrom, 1999-2002$
Career Pct.: .760 (57 for 75), Chip Lohmiller
^Tied the modern day Big Ten record for most field
goals in a single game.
# Tied Big Ten season record
$ Big Ten record
@ Big Ten record for kick scoring
LONGEST SCORING PLAYS
Kickoff Return:
100, Jermaine Mays vs. Indiana, 10/21/2000
Rick Upchurch vs. Wisconsin, 11/23/74
Bobby Weber vs. Ohio State, 9/17/77
Punt Return: 83, Tellis Redmon vs. Northwestern,
10/28/2000
Rush: 98, Darrell Thompson vs. Michigan, 11/7/87
Pass Play: 96, Asad Abdul-Khaliq to Jared Ellerson
at Northwestern, 10/4/03
Field Goal: 62, Chip Lohmiller vs. Iowa, 11/22/86
Interception Return: 99, Gary Hohman vs. Nebraska,
10/4/69
Fumble Return: 88, Marcus Sherels vs. Wisconsin,
10/3/09
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Scoring Records
POINTS
CAREER SCORING
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Dan Nystrom, 1999-2002
Chip Lohmiller, 1984-87
Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
Marion Barber, 1977-80
Paul Rogind, 1976-79
Jim Gallery, 1980-83
Marion Barber III, 2001-04
Mike Chalberg, 1991-95
Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
Rhys Lloyd, 2003-04
TD
0
0
43
36
0
0
35
0
34
0
XP 2PT
154 0
97 0
0 2
0 1
86 0
96 0
0 0
85 0
0 0
102 0
FG
71
57
0
0
44
49
0
41
0
26
PTS
367
268
262
218
218
216
210
208
204
180
FG
71-94
57-75
44-71
40-63
41-59
PTS
367
268
218
216
208
CAREER KICK SCORING
XP
1. Dan Nystrom, 1999-2002 154-158
2. Chip Lohmiller, 1984-87
97-99
3. Paul Rogind, 176-79
86-88
96-106
4. Jim Gallery, 1980-83
5. Mike Chalberg, 1991-95
85-88
SEASON SCORING
1. Gary Russell, 2005
2. Dan Nystrom, 2000
3. Marion Barber III, 2003
Dan Nystrom, 2002
5. Rhys Lloyd, 2003
6. Dan Nystrom, 1999
7. Rhys Lloyd, 2004
8. Thomas Hamner, 1999
Chris Darkins, 1994
Darrell Thompson, 1987
Jim Perkins, 1976
TD
19
0
17
0
0
0
0
13
13
13
13
XP 2PT
0 0
34 0
0 0
42 0
59 0
41 0
43 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
FG
0
25
0
20
14
17
12
0
0
0
0
PTS
114
109
102
102
101
92
79
78
78
78
78
GAME SCORING
TD XP 2PT Saf FG Pts
1. Omar Douglas vs. Purdue, 10/9/93
5
0
0
0 0 30
2. Logan Payne vs. Temple, 9/16/06
4
0
0
0 0 24
Marion Barber III vs. Ohio, 9/13/03
4
0
0
0 0 24
Darrell Thompson vs. Bowling Green, 9/13/86
4
0
0
0 0 24
John King vs. Iowa, 10/21/72
4
0
0
0 0 24
Jim Carter at Iowa, 11/1/69
4
0
0
0 0 24
Curtis Wilson vs. Indiana, 11/18/67
4
0
0
0 0 24
TOUCHDOWNS
GAME TOUCHDOWNS
Player
5 Omar Douglas
4 Logan Payne
4 Marion Barber III
4 Darrell Thompson
4 John King
4 Jim Carter
4 Curtis Wilson
3 Duane Bennett
3 DeLeon Eskridge
3 Ernie Wheelwright
3 Alex Daniels
3 Gary Russell
Opponent, Date
Purdue, 10/9/93
Temple, 9/16/06
Ohio, 9/13/03
Bowling Green, 9/13/86
Iowa, 10/21/72
Iowa, 11/1/69
Indiana, 11/18/67
Northwestern, 9/26/09
Montana State, 9/13/08
Northwestern, 10/13/07
Kent State, 8/31/06
Indiana, 11/5/05
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Gary Russell
Laurence Maroney
Laurence Maroney
Thomas Tapeh
Marion Barber III
Ben Utecht
Thomas Hamner
Tutu Atwell
Chris Darkins
Jay Carroll
Rick Upchurch
Mike Jones
Purdue, 9/24/05
Florida Atlantic, 9/17/05
Iowa, 11/13/04
Oregon, 12/31/03
Tulsa, 8/30/03
La-Lafayette, 9/7/02
UL Monroe, 9/11/99
Iowa State, 9/13/97
Purdue, 10/7/95
Ohio State, 11/7/81
North Dakota, 9/21/74
Northwestern, 11/3/73
SEASON TOUCHDOWNS
1. Gary Russell, 2005
2. Marion Barber III, 2003
3. Thomas Hamner, 1999
Chris Darkins, 1994
Darrell Thompson, 1987
Jim Perkins, 1976
7. Laurence Maroney, 2004
Marion Barber, 1979
9. Laurence Maroney, 2005
Marion Barber III, 2004
Laurence Maroney, 2003
Thomas Tapeh, 2003
Ron Johnson, 2000
Omar Douglas, 1993
Darrell Thompson, 1986
Marion Barber, 1980
19
17
13
13
13
13
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
CAREER TOUCHDOWNS
1. Darrell Thompson, 1986-89
2. Marion Barber, 1977-80
3. Marion Barber III, 2001-04
4. Laurence Maroney, 2003-2005
5. Ron Johnson, 1998-2001
6. Ernie Wheelwright, 2004-07
Chris Darkins, 1992-95
Rickey Foggie, 1984-87
9. Eric Decker, 2006-09
Thomas Hamner, 1996-99
43
36
35
34
31
26
26
26
25
25
FIELD GOALS
CAREER FIELD GOALS
1. Dan Nystrom, 1999-2002
2. Chip Lohmiller, 1984-87
3. Paul Rogind, 1976-79
4. Mike Chalberg, 1991-95
5. Jim Gallery, 1980-83
6. Adam Bailey, 1996-98
7. Brent Berglund, 1988-90
8. Rhys Lloyd, 2003-04
9. Joel Monroe, 2005-08
10. Jason Giannini, 2005-07
Aaron Piepkorn, 1989, 1991-92
71
57
44
41
40
38
35
26
22
21
20
SEASON FIELD GOALS
1. Dan Nystrom, 2000
2. Dan Nystrom, 2002
3. Paul Rogind, 1977
4. Dan Nystrom, 1999
Mike Chalberg, 1994
Aaron Piepkorn, 1992
7. Chip Lohmiller, 1987
8. Adam Bailey, 1997
Chip Lohmiller, 1986
Chip Lohmiller, 1985
25
20
18
17
17
17
16
15
15
15
GAME FIELD GOALS
Player
FGs (Length)
5 Dan Nystrom
(24, 45, 21, 22, 29)
vs. Arkansas, 12/30/02
5 Adam Bailey
(52, 23, 32, 50, 33)
vs. Penn State, 10/18/97
(23, 28, 24, 24)
4 Dan Nystrom
vs. Penn State, 10/6/2000
4 Adam Bailey
(20, 28, 46, 30)
vs. Ball State, 9/14/96
4 Mike Chalberg
(40, 27, 44, 39)
vs. San Diego State, 9/17/94
(28, 39, 39, 40)
4 Mike Chalberg
vs. Pacific, 9/10/94
4 Brent Berglund
(26, 47, 25, 26)
vs. Purdue, 10/6/90
4 Chip Lohmiller
(55, 45, 27, 21)
vs. Indiana, 10/18/86
(52, 31, 33, 27)
4 Jim Gallery
vs. Iowa, 10/24/81
4 Jim Gallery
(20, 57, 24, 48)
vs. Indiana, 10/17/81
4 Paul Rogind
(38, 16, 31, 32)
vs. Washington, 10/1/77
CAREER FIELD GOAL ACCURACY (MIN. 25 ATT.)
1. Chip Lohmiller, 1984-87
.760 (57-75)
2. Joel Monroe, 2005-08
.759 (22-29)
3. Dan Nystrom, 1999-2002
.755 (71-94)
4. Rhys Lloyd, 2003-04
722 (26-36)
5. Adam Bailey, 1996-98
.717 (38-53)
CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS
16 Dan Nystrom, 9/28/02-12/30/02
14 Dan Nystrom, 10/9/99-9/2/00
13 Dan Nystrom, 9/30/00-10/21/00
10 Chip Lohmiller, 10/19-11/23/85
9 Adam Bailey, 9/14-10/19/96
7 Joel Monroe, 10/27/07-9/20/08
7 Paul Rogind, 10/1-10/22/77
LONGEST FIELD GOALS (50+ YARDS)
62 Chip Lohmiller vs. Iowa, 11/22/86*
57 Jim Gallery vs. Indiana, 10/17/81
57 Paul Rogind vs. Illinois, 10/27/79
55 Chip Lohmiller vs. Indiana, 10/18/86
54 Joel Monroe vs. Iowa, 11/10/07
54 Rhys Lloyd vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 9/20/03
53 Chip Lohmiller vs. Wisconsin, 11/14/87
53 Jim Gallery vs. Washington State, 9/25/82
52 Rhys Lloyd vs. Troy State, 9/6/03
52 Dan Nystrom at Purdue, 9/23/00
52 Adam Bailey vs. Penn State, 10/18/97
52 Adam Bailey vs. Iowa State, 9/13/97
52 Jim Gallery vs. Iowa, 10/24/81
52 Steve Goldberg vs. Ohio State, 9/14/74
51 Dan Nystrom vs. Indiana, 11/13/99
50 Adam Bailey vs. Penn State, 10/18/97
50 Brent Berglund vs. Iowa, 11/19/88
50 Chip Lohmiller vs. Ohio State, 10/26/85
*Lohmiller’s field goal is the longest indoor field goal
in college football history
Scoring Records
EXTRA POINTS
CAREER EXTRA POINTS
1. Dan Nystrom, 1999-2002
2. Rhys Lloyd, 2003-04
3. Chip Lohmiller, 1984-87
4. Jim Gallery, 1980-83
5. Paul Rogind, 1976-79
6. Mike Chalberg, 1991-95
154
102
97
96
86
85
SEASON EXTRA POINTS
1. Rhys Lloyd, 2003
2. Rhys Lloyd, 2004
3. Dan Nystrom, 2002
4. Dan Nystrom, 1999
5. Jason Giannini, 2006
59
43
42
41
38
CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS
83 Dan Nystrom, 11/4/00-12/30/02
57 Paul Rogind, 9/11/76-9/8/79
YEAR-BY-YEAR SCORING
LEADERS
Year
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
Player
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
Bob McNamara
Robert Schultz
Robert Cox
Robert Blakley
William Kauth
Sandy Stephens
Sandy Stephens
Sandy Stephens
Jim Cairns
Michael Reid
Michael Reid
John Hankinson
Ken Last
Curtis Wilson
Jim Carter
Jim Carter
Ernie Cook
Craig Curry
John King
Rick Upchurch
Rick Upchurch
Brian Kocourek
Jim Perkins
Paul Rogind
Marion Barber
Marion Barber
Marion Barber
Jim Gallery
Jim Gallery
Jim Gallery
Chip Lohmiller
Chip Lohmiller
Darrell Thompson
Darrell Thompson
Darrell Thompson
Brent Berglund
Brent Berglund
Paul Hopewell
Aaron Piepkorn
Omar Douglas
Chris Darkins
Mike Chalberg
Adam Bailey
TD
5
9
7
4
6
6
4
3
7
6
4
3
3
7
5
8
10
9
7
8
12
9
9
0
13
0
10
12
11
0
0
0
0
0
11
13
9
0
0
3
0
11
13
0
0
XP 2Pt Saf FG Pts
0 0 0 0 30
0 0 0 0 54
0 0 0 0 42
0 0 0 0 24
0 0 0 0 36
9 0 0 0 45
0 0 0 0 24
0 0 0 0 20
0 0 0 0 42
0 1 0 0 38
3 0 0 0 27
7 0 0 2 31
15 0 0 2 39
0 0 0 0 42
0 0 0 0 30
0 0 0 0 48
0 2 0 0 64
0 0 0 0 54
0 1 0 0 44
0 0 0 0 48
0 0 0 0 76
0 1 0 0 56
0 0 0 0 54
22 0 0 8 46
0 0 0 0 78
15 0 0 18 69
0 0 0 0 62
0 0 0 0 72
0 0 0 0 66
23 0 0 13 62
28 0 0 11 61
18 0 0 11 51
20 0 0 11 53
30 0 0 15 75
0 1 0 0 68
0 0 0 0 78
0 0 0 0 54
27 0 0 13 66
22 0 0 12 58
0 2 0 0 22
15 0 0 17 66
0 0 0 0 66
0 0 0 0 78
32 0 0 11 65
16 0 0 14 58
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Adam Bailey
Luke Leverson
Dan Nystrom
Dan Nystrom
Dan Nystrom
Dan Nystrom
Marion Barber III
Rhys Lloyd
Gary Russell
Amir Pinnix
Ernie Wheelwright
Joel Monroe
Eric Ellestad
0
10
0
0
0
0
17
0
19
10
9
0
0
23
0
41
34
37
42
0
43
0
0
0
34
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15 68
0 60
17 92
25 109
9 64
20 102
0 102
12 79
0 114
0 60
0 56
12 70
13 70
YEAR-BY-YEAR KICK SCORING
LEADERS
Year
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Player
Dave Skrien
Dick Gregory
Geno Cappalletti
Geno Cappalletti
Geno Cappalletti
Mike Falls
Dick Borstad
Dick Borstad
Everett Gerths
Judge Dickson
Jim Rogers
Thomas Loechler
Colin Versich
Mike Reid
Mike Reid
Deryl Ramey
Bill Bevan
Bob Stein
Jeff Nygren
Jeff Nygren
Lou Clare
Mel Anderson
Steve Goldberg
Steve Goldberg
Steve Goldberg
Brian Kocourek
Paul Rogind
Paul Rogind
Paul Rogind
Paul Rogind
Jim Gallery
Jim Gallery
Jim Gallery
Jim Gallery
Chip Lohmiller
Chip Lohmiller
Chip Lohmiller
Chip Lohmiller
Brent Berglund
Brent Berglund
Brent Berglund
Mike Chalberg
Aaron Piepkorn
Mike Chalberg
Mike Chalberg
Mike Chalberg
Adam Bailey
Adam Bailey
Adam Bailey
Dan Nystrom
Dan Nystrom
PAT
5
8
14
18
13
8
11
10
8
4
22
6
7
7
15
21
10
14
12
27
20
18
12
21
16
22
18
15
22
31
27
23
28
18
20
30
20
27
22
27
22
2
15
26
25
32
16
23
26
41
34
FG TP Rank
0
5
7
0
8 6=
1 17
4
0 18 2+
0 13 3^
0
8
4
2 17 2%
0 10
9!
1 11
5
1
7
4
1 25
2
2 12
2
4 19
3
2 13
2*
2 21 2@
1 24
2
1 13
3
2 20
3
2 18
2
1 30
2
4 32
2#
4 30
3$
4 24
4
5 36
2
5 31
2
8 46
1
7 39
2
18 69
1
10 52
2
9 58
2
5 42
3
13 62
1
11 61
1
11 51
1
11 53
1
15 75
1
15 65
2
16 75
2
10 51
2
13 66
1
12 58
1
5 17
2
17 66
1
8 50
2
17 76
2
11 65
1
14 58
1
15 68
1
9 53
2
17 92
1
25 109
1
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Dan Nystrom
Dan Nystrom
Rhys Lloyd
Rhys Lloyd
Jason Giannini
Jason Giannini
Joel Monroe
Joel Monroe
Eric Ellestad
37
42
59
43
36
38
28
34
31
9 64
20 102
14 101
12 79
13 75
7 59
7 49
12 70
13 70
= Also scored two TDs for total of 20 points
+ Also scored three TDs for total of 36 points
^ Also scored three TDs for total of 31 points
% Also scored two TDs for total of 29 points
! Also scored two TDs for total of 22 points
* Also scored three TDs for total of 31 points
@ Also scored three TDs for total of 39 points
# Also scored one TD for total of 38 points
$ Also scored one TD for total of 36 points
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1
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
Longest Plays
LONGEST PLAYS OF THE YEAR
SINCE 1971
1993
1994
RUSHING PLAYS
1971 38 Ernie Cook
1972 70 John King#
1973 64 Rick Upchurch
1974 86 Rick Upchurch#
1975 42 Milfred Holmes#
1976 51 Tony Dungy#
1977 34 Marion Barber
1978 72 Roger Artis#
1979 41 Garry White
1980 78 Garry White#
1981 55 Frank Jacobs#
1982 65 Tony Hunter#
1983 34 Tony Hunter
1984 43 Rickey Foggie#
1985 45 Valdez Baylor
1986 60 Darrell Thompson#
1987 98 Darrell Thompson#
1988 54 Darrell Thompson#
1989 55 Steve Rhem#
1990 42 Mark Smith
1991 55 James King
1992 50 Marquel Fleetwood
1993 35 Chris Darkins
1994 56 Chris Darkins#
1995 45 Chris Darkins#
1996 32 Thomas Hamner
1997 45 Byron Evans#
1998 93 Byron Evans#
1999 73 Arland Bruce#
2000 38 Tellis Redmon
2001 71 Tellis Redmon#
2002 71 Terry Jackson II
2003 52 Asad Abdul-Khaliq#
2004 80 Laurence Maroney#
2005 93 Laurence Maroney#
2006 40 Amir Pinnix
2007 58 Amir Pinnix
2008 61 Duane Bennett
2009 29 Duane Bennett
1995
1996
PASSING PLAYS
1971 73 Craig Curry to George Honza#
1972 39 Bob Morgan to George Honza#
1973 48 Tony Dungy to Mike Jones#
48 John Lawing to Mike Jones#
1974 55 Tony Dungy to Rick Upchurch#
1975 71 Tony Dungy to Bill Sims#
1976 49 Tony Dungy to Jeff Anhorn#
49 Tony Dungy to Mike Jones
1977 39 Wendell Avery to Elmer Bailey#
1978 50 Mark Carlson to Elmer Bailey#
1979 57 Mark Carlson to Elmer Bailey#
1980 61 Tim Salem to Chester Cooper#
1981 66 Mike Hohensee to Chester Cooper#
1982 67 Mike Hohensee to Derek Stern#
1983 66 Brett Sadek to Kevin Starks#
1984 79 Rickey Foggie to Dwayne McMullen#
1985 89 Ricky Foggie to Mel Anderson#
1986 64 Rickey Foggie to Ed Penn#
1987 80 Rickey Foggie to Jason Bruce#
1988 91 Scott Schaffner to Jason Bruce#
1989 54 Scott Schaffner to Paul Hopewell#
1990 65 Marquel Fleetwood to Kevin Grant#
1991 37 Marquel Fleetwood to Lewis Garrison
1992 94 Marquel Fleetwood to John Lewis#
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1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
84
80
80
63
58
58
75
53
89
82
65
75
96
82
57
67
71
71
62
Scott Eckers to Rishon Early
Tim Schade to Ryan Thelwell#
Tim Schade to Aaron Osterman#
Cory Sauter to Ryan Hubbard#
Cory Sauter to Ryan Thelwell
Cory Sauter to Tutu Atwell#
Billy Cockerham to Luke Leverson#
Billy Cockerham to Luke Leverson#
Billy Cockerham to Antoine Henderson#
Travis Cole to Ron Johnson#
Travis Cole to Antoine Burns#
Asad Abdul-Khaliq to Ben Utecht#
Asad Abdul-Khaliq to Jared Ellerson#
Bryan Cupito to Paris Hamilton#
Bryan Cupito to Jared Ellerson#
Bryan Cupito to Logan Payne#
Adam Weber to Ralph Spry#
Adam Weber to Brandon Green
Adam Weber to Duane Bennett#
KICKOFF RETURNS
1971 37 George Honza
1972 80 George Honza
1973 67 Larry Powell
1974 100 Rick Upchurch#
1975 58 Bob Weber
1976 30 Bob Weber
1977 100 Bob Weber#
1978 54 Keith Edwards
1979 44 Glenn Lewis
1980 93 Dana Noel#
1981 54 Emmanuel Henry
1982 44 Kerry Glenn
1983 58 Darryl Castile
1984 61 Mel Anderson
1985 27 Mel Anderson
1986 90 Mel Anderson#
1987 65 Chris Gaiters
1988 53 Chris Gaiters
1989 44 Chris Gaiters
1990 60 Fred Foggie
1991 34 Keswic Joiner
1992 88 John Lewis#
1993 63 Chris Darkins
1994 77 Rishon Early
1995 52 Rafael Cooper
1996 43 Rishon Early
1997 93 Tutu Atwell#
1998 86 Tyrone Carter#
1999 34 Antoine Henderson
2000 100 Jermaine Mays#
2001 77 Marion Barber III
2002 44 Jermaine Mays
2003 88 Laurence Maroney#
2004 39 Marion Barber III
2005 65 Jakari Wallace
2006 99 Dominic Jones#
2007 91 Jay Thomas#
2008 60 Troy Stoudermire
2009 71 Troy Stoudermire
PUNT RETURNS
1971 41 Farrell Sheridan
1972 26 Mike Steidl
1973 51 Rick Upchurch
51 Paul Glanton#
1974 31 Rick Upchurch
1975 16 Dick Luckemeyer
1976 27 Bob Weber
45 Bob Weber
45 Keith Edwards
44 Elmer Bailey
36 Kelvin Jenkins
25 Jack Schlichting
40 Terrence Henderson
23 Fred Hartwig
23 Alan Reid
1984 35 Gary Couch
1985 35 Andy Hare
1986 18 Roselle Richardson
1987 50 Chris Gaiters
1988 79 Chris Gaiters#
1989 64 Chris Gaiters
1990 21 Sean Lumpkin
1991 31 Lewis Garrison
1992 41 Lewis Garrison
1993 28 Aaron Osterman
1994 23 Lewis Garrison
23 Rodney Heath
1995 44 Rodney Heath
1996 72 Rodney Heath#
1997 40 Tutu Atwell
1998 68 Luke Leverson#
1999 74 Luke Leverson#
2000 83 Tellis Redmon#
2001 56 Michael Lehan
2002 27 Danny Upchurch
2003 62 Marion Barber III
2004 32 Logan Payne
2005 53 Dominic Jones
2006 35 Dominic Jones
2007 16 Eric Decker
2008 34 Marcus Sherels
2009 31 Bryant Allen
# indicates touchdown
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
Miscellaneous Records
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
WINNING POINT DIFFERENTIAL
Score Opponent
146 vs. Grinnell (146-0)
112 vs. Macalester (112-0)
102 vs. Grinnell (102-0)
81 vs. South Dakota (81-0)
81 vs. South Dakota (81-0)
81 vs. Butler (81-0)
77 vs. South Dakota (77-0)
69 vs. Lawrence (69-0)
67 vs. Iowa (67-0)
66 vs. Macalester (66-0)
66 vs. Northwestern (72-6)
Year
1904
1903
1902
1905
1916
1926
1904
1904
1916
1900
1905
WINNING POINT DIFFERENTIAL
(SINCE 1920)
Score Opponent
81 vs. Butler (81-0)
62 vs. Temple (62-0)
62 vs. Arizona (62-0)
62 vs. North Dakota State (69-7)
60 vs. Wabash (67-7)
59 vs. South Dakota (59-0)
56 vs. Murray State (66-10)
54 at Nebraska (61-7)
54 vs. Nebraska (54-0)
54 vs. Ripon (54-0)
54 vs. Ohio (57-3)
52 vs. Iowa (52-0)
52 vs. Haskell (52-0)
Year
1926
2006
1939
1937
1926
1930
2001
1945
1943
1929
1982
1936
1928
WINNING POINT DIFFERENTIAL AT HOME
(SINCE 1920)
Score Opponent
Year
81 vs. Butler (81-0)
1926
62 vs. Temple (62-0)
2006
62 vs. Arizona (62-0)
1939
62 vs. North Dakota State (69-7)
1937
60 vs. Wabash (67-7)
1926
59 vs. South Dakota (59-0)
1930
54 vs. Ohio (57-3)
1982
54 vs. Nebraska (54-0)
1943
54 vs. Ripon (54-0)
1929
52 vs. Iowa (52-0)
1936
52 vs. Haskell (52-0)
1928
WINNING POINT DIFFERENTIAL ON ROAD
(SINCE 1920)
Score Opponent
54 at Nebraska (61-7)
46 at Iowa (46-0)
44 at Kent State (44-0)
41 at Iowa (41-0)
40 at Michigan (40-0)
39 at Pittsburgh (46-7)
36 at Iowa (43-7)
36 at Iowa (48-12)
35 at Northwestern (41-6)
34 at Wisconsin (34-0)
33 at Illinois (33-0)
Year
1945
1944
2006
1926
1935
1954
1989
1934
1957
1934
1961
LOSING
Score
71
63
58
56
55
54
53
51
51
51
50
POINT DIFFERENTIAL
Opponent
vs. Nebraska (84-13)
at Oklahoma (63-0)
vs. Colorado (58-0)
at Nebraska (56-0)
vs. Iowa (55-0)
at Nebraska (54-0)
vs. Penn State (56-3)
vs. Michigan (58-7)
at Ohio State (69-18)
vs. Iowa (61-10)
at Michigan (63-13)
LOSING
Score
71
55
53
51
49
49
48
48
47
46
45
POINT DIFFERENTIAL AT HOME
Opponent
Year
vs. Nebraska (84-13)
1983
vs. Iowa (55-0)
2008
vs. Penn State (56-3)
1994
vs. Michigan (58-7)
1993
vs. Michigan (49-0)
1974
vs. Indiana (49-0)
1945
vs. Michigan (58-10)
1983
vs. Ohio State (48-0)
1950
vs. Ohio State (47-0)
1980
vs. Michigan (52-6)
1991
vs. Michigan (45-0)
1976
LOSING
Score
63
58
56
54
51
51
50
49
49
49
POINT DIFFERENTIAL ON ROAD
Opponent
Year
at Oklahoma (63-0)
1986
at Colorado (58-0)
1991
at Nebraska (56-0)
1990
at Nebraska (54-0)
1974
at Ohio State (69-18)
1983
at Iowa (61-10)
1983
at Michigan (63-13)
1992
at Ohio State (56-7)
1973
at Nebraska (49-0)
1972
at Michigan (49-0)
1966
Year
1983
1986
1991
1990
2008
1974
1994
1993
1983
1983
1992
MILESTONE WINS
100 at Wisconsin, Nov. 26, 1903 (17-0)
200 vs. North Dakota, Oct. 20, 1923 (27-0)
300 vs. Illinois, Oct. 11, 1941 (34-6)
400 vs. UCLA, Jan. 1, 1962 (21-3)
500 vs. Northwestern, Oct. 10, 1981 (35-23)
600 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette,
Sept. 20, 2003 (48-14)
RECORD AGAINST TOP 25 TEAMS:
Overall: 25-126-4
Home: 15-63-2
Away: 10-63-2
RECORD AGAINST TOP 10 TEAMS
Overall: 15-76-2
Home: 8-41-1
Away: 7-35-1
11-05-60
11-4-61
10-18-69
10-17-70
10-6-73
11-15-75
10-22-77
9-22-79
9-17-83
9-15-84
9-20-86
11-15-86
10-18-97
10-17-98
11-6-99
10-28-06
at #1 Iowa
vs. #1 Michigan State
vs. #1 Ohio State
at #1 Ohio State
vs. #2 Nebraska
at #1 Ohio State
vs. #1 Michigan
at #1 USC
vs. #1 Nebraska
at #1 Nebraska
at #1 Oklahoma
at #2 Michigan
at #1 Penn State
at #1 Ohio State
at #2 Penn State
at #1 Ohio State
W, 27-10
W, 13-0
L, 7-34
L, 8-28
L, 7-48
L, 6-38
W, 16-0
L, 14-48
L, 13-84
L, 7-38
L, 0-63
W, 20-17
L, 15-16
L, 15-45
W, 24-23
L, 0-44
WINNING/LOSING STREAKS
Unbeaten streak:
35 9/15/1900-10/28/1905
(includes one tie)
30 9/30/33-10/24/36
(includes four ties)
Consecutive wins:
21 11/25/33-10/24/36
19 11/25/39-10/3/42
Consecutive home wins:
21 10/21/33-10/16/37
18 11/2/1903-10/28/1905
13 10/24/1891-9/29/1895
Consecutive road wins:
8 9/24/60-11/3/62
7 11/2/1903-11/10/1906
7 10/20/34-9/26/36
Consecutive losses:
10 9/15/07-11/17/07
10 11/9/57-11/8/58
10 9/17/83-11/19/83
9 10/19/91-9/26/92
Consecutive home losses:
9 10/2/82-11/12/83
6 9/28/91-9/19/82
Consecutive road losses:
13 11/17/90-9/25/93
11 10/19/57-11/14/59
SHUTOUTS
Season:
3, 1960 (10 games)
12, 1904# (13 games)
13, 1903# (15 games)
Consecutive: 12, 11/2/1903-10/22/1904
RECORD AGAINST TOP 5 TEAMS
Overall: 12-41
Home: 6-19
Away: 6-22
GAMES VS. #1 & #2 RANKED TEAMS
11-12-38 at #2 Notre Dame
L, 0-19
10-25-47 at #1 Michigan
L, 6-13
10-23-48 vs. #1 Michigan
L, 14-27
10-22-55 vs. #1 Michigan
L, 13-14
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Team Records
TOTAL OFFENSE
PASS-RUSH PLAYS
Game: 109 vs. Indiana (11/11/78)
Season: 970, 2003
SINGLE-GAME PASS-RUSH PLAYS
109 vs. Indiana (11/11/78)
104 vs. Purdue (9/24/05)
99 at Iowa (11/25/89)
97 at Iowa (11/15/03)
96 vs. Rice (9/8/84)
96 vs. Illinois (10/2/82)
96 vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
YARDS GAINED
Game: 742 vs. Ohio (9/11/82)
Season: 6,430, 2003
Average per game: 494.8, 2005
SINGLE-GAME TOTAL OFFENSE
742 vs. Ohio (9/11/82)
704 vs. Toledo (9/4/04)
625 vs. Purdue (10/8/93)
616 vs. Purdue (10/8/94)
612 at Northwestern (10/10/87)
591 at Penn State (9/4/93)
587 vs. Illinois (10/23/04)
580 at Northwestern (10/13/07)
579 vs. Florida Atlantic (9/17/05)
579 vs. Purdue (10/11/97)
SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE
6,430 2003
5,937 2005
5,260 2004
5,149 2000
5,111 2002
AVERAGE YARDS PER PLAY
Game: 9.51 vs. Ohio, 9/11/82
Season: 6.6, 2003
SEASON AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
494.8 2005
494.6 2003
438.3 2004
429.1 2000
421.7 2001
RUSHING
ATTEMPTS
Game: 87 vs. North Dakota (9/22/73)
Season: 683, 2003
SINGLE-GAME ATTEMPTS
87 vs. North Dakota (9/22/73)
78 at Purdue (11/9/74)
77 vs. Purdue (11/10/73)
77 vs. Ohio (9/26/70)
76 at Illinois (11/12/77)
76 vs. Northwestern (11/11/72)
#136 vs. Northwestern (11/25/1905)
SEASON ATTEMPTS
683 2003
649 1972
635 1973
629 1977
615 1958
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YARDS GAINED
Game: 663 vs. North Dakota, 10/1/27#
Season: 3,949, 2003
YARDS LOST (MOST)
Game: 61 vs. Iowa, 11/19/83
Season: 491, 1983
NET YARDS
Game: 489 vs. Ohio, 9/26/70
Season: 3,759, 2003
SINGLE GAME NET YARDS
489 vs. Ohio (9/26/70)
478 vs. Northwestern (11/11/72)
466 at Northwestern (11/4/80)
435 vs. Indiana (11/1/03)
424 vs. Michigan (10/10/03)
415 vs. Toledo (9/4/04)
411 vs. Wisconsin (10/15/05)
402 vs. Ohio (9/11/82)
402 vs. Iowa (10/21/72)
#832 vs. Northwestern (11/25/1905)
SEASON NET YARDS
3,759 2003
3,277 2005
3,082 2004
2,726 1999
2,721 2002
AVERAGE YARDS
Season: (Per Rush) 5.5, 2003
Season: (Per Game) 289.2, 2003
SEASON AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
289.2 2003
273.1 2005
256.8 2004
241.0 1987
237.0 1972
TOUCHDOWNS
Game: 9 vs. Murray State, 10/27/01; 9 vs. Montana,
9/21/85
Season: 46, 2003
PASSING
ATTEMPTS
Game: 67 vs. Ohio State, 11/7/81
Season: 500, 1993
SINGLE-GAME PASS ATTEMPTS
67 vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
66 at Penn State (9/4/93)
60 at Iowa (11/20/93)
58 vs. Michigan (11/13/93)
56 vs. Pittsburgh (9/26/92)
55 vs. Illinois (10/2/82)
53 at Indiana (10/8/83)
52 vs. Indiana State (9/13/93)
52 vs. Indiana (10/15/82)
51 vs. Northwestern (11/1/08)
51 at Michigan (10/1/3/79)
COMPLETIONS
Game: 37 vs. Ohio State, 11/7/81
Season: 260, 1993
SINGLE-GAME PASS COMPLETIONS
37 vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
35 vs. Pittsburgh (9/26/92)
34 at Penn State (9/4/93)
34 vs. Indiana (10/15/82)
33 at Michigan (10/30/82)
32 vs. Northwestern (11/1/08)
31 at Florida Atlantic (9/15/07)
30 vs. Michigan (11/12/94)
29 vs. Michigan (11/13/93)
29 at Ohio State (10/17/70)
29 vs. Northwestern (10/14/95)
SEASON COMPLETIONS
262 2007
260 1993
258 2008
229 1992
225 1982
YARDS
Game: 478 vs. Penn State, 9/4/93
Season: 3,277, 1993
SINGLE-GAME YARDS PASSING
478 at Penn State (9/4/93)
444 vs. Ohio State (11/7/81)
416 vs. Michigan State (10/31/09)
404 at Michigan State (10/21/95)
402 vs. Purdue (10/8/93)
397 vs. Ball State (9/14/96)
396 vs. Ohio State (10/29/05)
394 vs. Michigan (11/12/94)
388 at Iowa (11/15/03)
387 vs. Michigan (11/13/93)
383 vs. Indiana State (9/13/93)
SEASON YARDS PASSING
3,277 1993
2,949 2007
2,874 2006
2,863 1995
2,848 2008
2,786 2000
2,691 2009
2,691 1994
TOUCHDOWNS
Game: 6 vs. Purdue, 10/8/93
Season: 25, 2007
HAD INTERCEPTED (MOST)
Game: 7 vs. Wisconsin, 11/20/54
Season: 27, 1993
AVERAGE YARDS
Season: (Per Completion) 19.3, 1985
Season: (Per Game) 297.9, 1993
SEASON AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
297.9 1993
260.3 1995
245.8 2007
244.6 1994
234.4 1996
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
Game: (Minimum of 10 attempts) 84.6 vs. Toledo,
9/4/04 (11 of 13)
Season: 61.3, 2003 (176 of 287)
Team Records
SCORING
TOTAL DEFENSE
POINTS
Game: 66 vs. Murray State, 2001; 146 vs. Grinnell,
1904#
Season: 503, 2003 (13 games); 725, 1904 (13
games)#
Average per game: 38.7, 2003
FEWEST PLAYS ALLOWED
Game: 40 by Nebraska, 9/24/60
Season: 577, 1961 (10 games)
SINGLE GAME POINTS (SINCE 1946)
66 vs. Murray State (10/27/01)
63 vs. Indiana (11/4/06)
63 vs. Toledo (9/4/04)
62 vs. Temple (9/16/06)
62 vs. Montana (9/21/85)
59 vs. Purdue (10/9/93)
57 vs. Ohio (9/11/82)
56 vs. Colorado State (9/10/05)
55 vs. Indiana (11/1/03)
55 vs. Illinois State (9/18/99)
55 vs. Arkansas State (9/30/95)
55 vs. Iowa (11/5/49)
SEASON POINTS (SINCE 1946)
503 2003
429 2005
376 2006
376 2002
375 2001
SEASON POINTS PER GAME (SINCE 1946)
38.7 2003
35.8 2005
31.3 2000
30.7 1999
30.1 2004
TOUCHDOWNS
Game: 9 vs. Indiana, 2006; vs. Montana, 1985;
vs. Murray State, 2001; vs. Toledo, 2004;
26 vs. Grinnell, 1904#
Season: 66, 2003 (13 games)
106, 1904 (13 games)#
SEASON TOUCHDOWNS
66 2003
56 2005
50 2006
47 2004
45 1999
45 2002
FIELD GOALS
Game: 5 vs. Arkansas, 2002; vs. Penn State, 1997
Season: 25, 2000
EXTRA POINTS
Game: 9 vs. Indiana, 11/4/06; vs. Murray State,
10/27/01; vs. Toledo, 9/4/04
15 vs. Grinnell, 1904#
Season: 61, 2003 (13 games)
76, 1905# (11 games)
FEWEST NET YARDS ALLOWED
Game: 48 by Navy, 10/6/62
Season: 1,505, 1962 (9 games)
MOST NET YARDS ALLOWED
Season: 6,224, 2007 (12 games)
FEWEST AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Season: 167.2, 1962 (9 games)
MOST AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Season: 518.7, 2007 (12 games)
RUSHING DEFENSE
FEWEST RUSHES ALLOWED
Game: 21 by Michigan State, 11/12/05; Toledo, 9/4/04
Season: 349, 1949 (9 games)
FEWEST NET YARDS ALLOWED
Game: (-46) by Michigan, 10/27/62
Season: 470, 1962 (9 games)
MOST SACKS
Game: 8 vs. Wisconsin, 11/3/90
Season: 41, 1997
SCORING DEFENSE
FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED
Game: 0 vs. many opponents, most recently vs.
Temple, 9/16/06
Season (min. 3 games): 61, 1962 (9 games)
6, 1910# (7 games)
MOST POINTS ALLOWED
Game: 84 by Nebraska, 9/17/83
Season: 518, 1983
PUNTING
MOST PUNTS
Game: 13, Nebraska, 9/17/83; vs. Michigan State,
11/15/69;
#28 vs. Indiana, 1906
Season: 82, 1998 (11 games)
BEST AVERAGE PER PUNT
Game: 53.6 vs. Northwestern, 10/20/84 (7 punts)
Season: 46.1, 1984 (11 games)
PUNT RETURNS
MOST NET YARDS ALLOWED
Season: 2,949, 1983 (11 games)
FEWEST AVERAGE NET YARDS/GAME
Season: 52.2, 1962 (9 games)
MOST AVERAGE NET YARDS/GAME
Season: 268.1, 1983 (11 games)
PASSING DEFENSE
FEWEST ATTEMPTS ALLOWED
Game: 1 by Northwestern, 10/13/56
Season: 102, 1956 (9 games)
FEWEST COMPLETIONS ALLOWED
Game: 0 by Nebraska, 11/15/52; Michigan State,
11/18/72
Western Michigan, 9/20/75; Michigan State,
11/10/79
Season: 47, 1956 (9 games)
FEWEST YARDS ALLOWED
Game: (-1) by Western Michigan, 9/10/77
Season: 651, 1956 (9 games)
MOST RETURNS
Game: 10 vs. Pacific, 9/10/94
Season: 51, 2002 (13 games)
TOTAL RETURN YARDS
Game: 144 vs. UL Monroe, 9/11/99
Season: 473, 1953 (9 games)
TOUCHDOWNS
Game: 1, nine times; last vs. Northwestern, 10/10/02
Season: 2, 2002; 1968
KICKOFF RETURNS
BEST AVERAGE PER RETURN
Game: 43.3 vs. Murray State, 10/27/01
Season: 24.0 (53 ret.), 2008 (13 games)
MOST RETURNS
Game: 9
(283 yards) vs. Iowa (11/22/08)
(159 yards) vs. Nebraska, 9/17/83
Season: 61, 2007 (12 games)
MOST YARDS ALLOWED
Season: 3,487, 2006 (13 games)
FEWEST AVERAGE NET YARDS/GAME ALLOWED
Season: 72.3, 1956 (9 games)
MOST AVERAGE NET YARDS/GAME ALLOWED
Season: 289.3, 2007 (12 games)
MOST INTERCEPTIONS
Game: 7 vs. Nebraska, 10/6/45
Season: 26, 1970 (10 games)
MOST INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS
Game: 158 vs. Michigan State, 11/14/70
Season: 386, 1970 (10 games)
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KICK/PUNT RETURNS
FUMBLES
BEST AVERAGE PER RETURN
Game: 43.5 (6 ret.) vs. Iowa State, 9/13/97
Season: 24.6 yards (51 ret.), 1997 (11 games)
MOST FUMBLES
Game: 10 vs. Washington, 9/27/47;
12 vs. Nebraska, 10/6/34#
Season: 49, 1980 (11 games)
KICK/PUNT RETURNS
Game: 13 (6 kick/7 punt), vs. Kansas State, 9/24/94
Season: 87 (60 kick, 27 punt), 1983 (11 games)
KICK/PUNT RETURN YARDS
Game: 320 (261 kick/59 punt), vs. Iowa State,
9/13/97
Season: 1,553 (1,257 kick/296 punt), 1997 (12
games)
KICK/PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
Game: 40.0 (56.5 kick/7.0 punt), vs. Ohio State,
9/17/77
Season: 21.0 (24.6 kick/12.9 punt), 1997
KICK/PUNT RETURNS FOR TD
Game: 2 (2 kick/0 punt), vs. Iowa State, 9/13/97
Season: 2 (2 kick/0 punt), 1997, 1968
2 (0 kick, 2 punt), 2002
LONGEST KICK RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN
100 yards, Dominic Jones at California, 9/9/06
Jermaine Mays vs. Indiana, 10/21/00;
Bobby Weber vs. Ohio State, 9/17/77;
Rick Upchurch vs. Wisconsin, 11/23/74
FIRST DOWNS
MOST FIRST DOWNS
Game: 36 vs. Wisconsin, 10/23/93
Season: 326, 2003 (13 games)
SEASON FIRST DOWNS
326 2003
289 2005
268 2002
257 2000
246 2006
MOST FIRST DOWNS RUSHING
Game: 31 vs. Ohio, 9/26/70
Season: 199, 2003 (13 games)
MOST FIRST DOWNS PASSING
Game: 22 vs. Penn State, 9/4/93 & Wisconsin,
10/23/93
Season: 158, 1993 (11 games)
FEWEST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED
Game: 4 vs. Iowa, 10/25/75; vs. Pacific, 9/10/94
0 vs. Chicago, 1917#
Season: 96, 1949 (9 games)
#Pre-Modern Era (before 1945) record
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9/8/07
9/1/07
9/23/00
10/10/03
MOST FUMBLES LOST
Game: 5 at Illinois, 11/3/84; at Iowa, 11/1/69;
vs. Ohio State, 10/18/69; at Wisconsin, 11/23/68
Season: 24, 1974 (11 games)
MOST OPPONENT FUMBLES
Game: 12, by Indiana, 10/5/46
Season: 39, 1973 (11 games)
MOST OPPONENT FUMBLES RECOVERED
Game: 7, vs. Indiana, 10/5/46
Season: 26, 1973 (11 games)
MOST OPPONENT FUMBLES RETURNED FOR
TOUCHDOWN
Game: 2, vs. Syracuse, 9/21/96%
PENALTIES
MOST PENALTIES
Game: 17, vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
Season: 83, 1980 (11 games - 7.5/game)
89, 1977 (12 games - 7.4/game)
MOST YARDS PENALIZED
Game: 157 vs. Michigan State, 10/31/09
Season: 809, 1980 (11 games)
MOST OPPONENT PENALTIES
Season: 85, 1982 (11 games)
MOST OPPONENT PENALTY YARDS
Season: 711, 1982 (11 games)
TEAM OPPONENT RECORDS
TOTAL OFFENSE
9/17/83
Nebraska
10/3/98
at Purdue
9/3/94
at Penn State
11/19/83
at Iowa
11/3/07
Illinois
10/16/04
at Michigan State
10/6/51
at California
11/12/83
Michigan
10/28/95
at Michigan
10/26/74
at Michigan
790
692
689
656
655
636
638
631
623
620
RUSHING YARDS
9/17/83
Nebraska
11/19/83
at Iowa
10/26/74
Michigan
10/6/51
at California
9/20/86
at Oklahoma
10/13/79
at Michigan
11/3/07
Illinois
11/23/74
at Wisconsin
11/12/83
Michigan
595
530
521
490
458
456
448
435
423
PASSING YARDS
10/3/98
at Purdue
10/13/07
at Northwestern
9/15/07
at Florida Atlantic
10/11/08
at Ilinois
9/20/69
at Arizona State
12/29/06
Texas Tech
10/23/93
Wisconsin
604
470
464
462
446
445
423
Miami (Ohio)
Bowling Green
Purdue
Michigan
418
412
409
389
PASSING ATTEMPTS
at Northwestern
10/13/07
9/11/04
Illinois State
at Northwestern
10/16/93
12/29/06
Texas Tech
9/8/07
Miami (Ohio)
11/6/93
Illinois
Bowling Green
9/1/07
at Michigan State
11/11/06
10/3/02
Illinois
11/20/99
at Iowa
59
59
56
55
54
54
53
53
51
51
PASSING COMPLETIONS
at Northwestern
10/13/07
Texas Tech
12/29/06
9/1/07
Bowling Green
10/3/98
at Purdue
10/10/03
Michigan
9/11/04
Illinois State
Oregon
12/31/03
at Purdue
9/23/00
41
36
35
35
34
33
33
33
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
10/3/98
at Purdue
9/15/07
at Florida Atlantic
11/19/05
at Iowa
10/11/97
Purdue
10/27/90
at Ohio State
11/18/89
Michigan
11/3/73
at Northwestern
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
10/8/94
at Purdue
11/13/93
Michigan
11/19/83
at Iowa
11/23/02
at Wisconsin
10/9/93
Purdue
9/21/91
at Colorado
9/20/86
at Oklahoma
10/1/83
at Ohio State
10/15/83
Wisconsin
10/11/75
at Illinois
10/24/74
at Michigan
11/23/74
at Wisconsin
10/6/51
at California
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
POINTS
9/17/83
10/1/83
10/24/92
9/20/86
11/19/83
10/11/97
11/13/93
9/21/91
11/12/83
Nebraska
at Ohio State
at Michigan
at Oklahoma
at Iowa
Purdue
Michigan
at Colorado
Michigan
PENALTIES AGAINST
11/6/82
at Ohio State
10/3/98
at Purdue
10/18/03
Michigan State
12/22/77
Maryland
10/28/00
Northwestern
9/30/95
Arkansas State
10/1/83
at Ohio State
10/9/82
at Northwestern
9/19/81
Purdue
84
69
63
63
61
59
58
58
58
14
13
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
Attendance Records
TCF BANK STADIUM ATTENDANCE
Year
2009
TCF BANK STADIUM CAPACITY: 50,805 (2009-)
Att. Gm.
Largest Crowd
Avg.
355,635
7
Seven Tied (50,805)
50,805
METRODOME ATTENDANCE
Year
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
METRODOME CAPACITY: 62,218 (1982-90)
64,172 (1991-2008)
Att. Gm.
Largest Crowd
353,388
6
Iowa (63,872)
243,674
5
Wisconsin (62,689)
310,745
6
Iowa (63,479)
426,989
7
Wisconsin (64,571)
335,150
6
Iowa (65,018)
371,919
7
Wisconsin (62,412)
312,656
7
Iowa (63,894)
237,642
6
Nebraska (58,368)
243,511
6
Iowa (64,694)
218,219
6
San Jose State (47,914)
227,445
6
Iowa (57,368)
239,973
6
Wisconsin (64,798)
253,851
6
Iowa (53,340)
291,443
6
Wisconsin (64,016)
261,113
6
Iowa (53,349)
269,385
6
Wisconsin (57,563)
249,854
6
Iowa (50,640)
318,086
7
Wisconsin (63,108)
284,112
6
Northwestern (59,004)
260,912
6
Wisconsin (55,890)
292,492
7
Iowa (65,184)
309,038
7
Michigan (62,374)
285,438
6
Iowa (64,719)
294,147
6
Wisconsin (65,089)
313,239
6
Iowa (64,140)
362,538
7
North Dakota State (63,088)
342,705
7
Iowa (64,071)
LARGEST METRODOME CROWDS:
1. 65,184
vs. Iowa, 11/23/02
2. 65,089
vs. Wisconsin, 10/15/05
3. 65,018
vs. Iowa, 11/22/86
4. 64,798
vs. Wisconsin, 10/23/93
5. 64,719
vs. Iowa, 11/13/04
6. 64,694
vs. Iowa, 11/24/90
7. 64,571
vs. Wisconsin, 11/9/85
8. 64,455
vs. Ohio State, 10/26/85
9. 64,140
vs. Iowa, 11/18/06
10. 64,129
vs. Michigan, 11/16/85
Avg.
58,898
48,735
51,791
60,985
55,848
53,131
44,665
39,607
40,585
36,369
37,908
39,996
42,309
48,574
43,519
44,898
41,642
45,441
47,352
43,485
41,785
44,148
47,573
49,024
52,206
51,791
48,958
MEMORIAL STADIUM ATTENDANCE
Year
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
CAPACITY: 52,809 (1924-69) • 56,652 (1970-81)
Att. Gm.
Largest Crowd
Avg.
139,772
6
Illinois (35,341)
23,297
193,707
7
Notre Dame (49,009)
27,672
156,032
5
Michigan (58,362)
31,206
166,848
5
Wisconsin (48,443)
23,126
146,185
5
Chicago (53,016)
29,237
204,083
6
Michigan (58,160)
34,014
167,728
6
Northwestern (50,225)
27,955
115,631
5
Wisconsin (48,443)
23,126
113,956
5
Northwestern (52,426)
43,557
164,301
6
Iowa (41,177)
27,384
192,922
5
Michigan (59,362)
38,584
217,785
5
Northwestern (52,426)
43,557
247,653
5
Iowa (61,172)
49,531
254,188
5
Notre Dame (63,237)
50,838
237,000
5
Michigan (54,212)
47,400
229,954
5
Northwestern 52,372)
45,991
234,990
5
Michigan (61,976)
46,998
239,227
5
Northwestern (61,784)
47,845
231,307
6
Michigan (52,351)
38,551
182,779
7
Purdue (38,709)
26,111
179,979
6
Northwestern (39,997)
29,997
246,931
6
Ohio State (55,789)
41,155
328,003
6
Michigan (59,037)
54,667
289,612
5
Purdue (61,087)
57,922
308,556
5
Purdue (65,549)
61,711
305,200
5
Wisconsin (63,139)
61,040
267,015
5
Iowa (60,312)
53,403
224,759
5
Nebraska (54,573)
45,152
270,292
5
Iowa (60,376)
54,058
293,313
5
Michigan (62,795)
58,663
347,555
6
Iowa (65,464)
57,926
305,581
5
USC (64,074)
61,116
372,654
6
Iowa (64,235)
62,109
314,769
5
Purdue (64,629)
62,954
282,230
5
Iowa (63,726)
56,446
256,039
5
Michigan (56,082)
51,208
342,199
6
Iowa (65,292)
57,033
361,929
6
Purdue (66,284)
60,322
368,200
6
Iowa (65,061)
61,367
286,797
5
Michigan (61,817)
57,759
268,908
5
Iowa (62,514)
53,782
302,747
6
Michigan (58,519)
50,458
248,248
5
Iowa (62,631)
49,600
237,798
6
Michigan State (56,334)
39,633
312,806
6
USC (60,820)
52,134
272,449
6
Ohio State (52,972)
45,417
225,468
5
Nebraska (52,539)
45,093
207,662
6
Michigan (44,412)
34,610
222,079
6
Iowa (44,196)
37,013
252,917
6
Nebraska (56,782)
42,153
226,127
6
Ohio State (45,411)
37,688
220,081
7
Wisconsin (37,578)
31,440
262,878
6
Iowa (53,222)
43,813
247,118
7
Michigan (44,165)
35,303
231,411
6
Ohio State (52,209)
38,569
241,952
6
Purdue (47,281)
40,325
265,105
6
Iowa (58,158)
44,184
301,248
7
Michigan (52,875)
43,035
LARGEST MEMORIAL STADIUM CROWDS:
1. 66,284
vs. Purdue, 11/18/61
2. 65,549
vs. Purdue, 11/6/48
3. 65,464
vs. Iowa, 11/13/54
4. 65,292
vs. Iowa, 11/5/60
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Team Records
OFFENSE SEASON-BY-SEASON STATISTICS (SINCE 1955)
Year
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
G
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
12
12
11
13
13
12
12
13
12
13
13
Rush
Att.
408
519
488
615
428
468
433
420
418
360
446
433
521
480
493
436
495
649
635
594
568
545
629
533
438
562
475
404
442
543
543
545
535
475
508
509
421
363
336
399
400
374
500
431
552
541
465
586
683
572
610
467
433
436
430
Rush
Yds.
1584
2009
1958
1465
1555
1694
1590
1458
1365
1134
1369
1342
1649
1893
1932
1771
1866
2607
2589
2410
2213
2013
2204
2456
1799
2379
1880
1573
1113
2281
2391
2523
2651
1714
1980
1526
1463
1330
1250
1784
1505
1145
1571
1547
2726
2363
2389
2721
3759
3082
3277
2007
1941
1350
1293
Rush
YPG
176.0
223.2
217.6
162.8
172.7
188.2
176.6
162.0
151.2
126.0
136.9
134.2
164.9
189.3
193.2
177.1
169.8
237.0
235.4
219.1
201.2
183.0
200.4
185.0
163.5
216.3
170.9
143.0
101.2
207.3
217.4
229.4
241.0
155.8
180.0
180.0
133.0
120.9
113.6
162.2
136.8
104.1
130.9
140.6
227.2
196.9
217.2
209.3
289.2
256.8
273.1
154.4
161.8
103.8
99.5
bold indicates season record
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Rush
TD
16
13
21
11
11
27
10
8
11
9
18
6
13
17
20
16
19
20
27
14
16
20
10
16
20
25
13
17
6
12
25
19
21
13
20
13
5
11
7
12
13
10
12
9
25
20
20
22
46
29
34
25
15
20
13
Pass
Yds.
488
457
585
1067
924
658
794
888
733
1228
1483
909
1101
1222
1395
1475
1835
656
482
801
1577
1291
650
1501
2309
1009
2445
2521
2208
1491
1778
1327
1571
1566
1657
1796
1850
2515
3277
2691
2863
2578
1891
1882
2196
2786
2250
2390
2671
2178
2660
2874
2949
2848
2691
Pass
YPG
54.2
50.8
65.0
118.6
102.7
73.1
88.2
98.7
81.4
136.4
148.3
90.9
110.1
122.2
139.5
147.5
166.8
69.6
66.7
72.8
143.4
117.4
59.1
136.0
209.9
91.7
222.3
229.2
200.7
135.5
161.6
120.6
142.8
142.4
150.6
163.3
168.2
228.6
297.9
244.6
260.3
234.4
157.6
171.1
183.0
232.2
204.5
183.8
205.5
181.5
221.7
221.1
245.8
219.1
207.0
Pass
Att.-Cmp.-Int.
80-30-11
93-38-10
114-42-10
169-56-19
179-66-17
102-43-6
145-47-13
163-73-12
148-64-7
201-96-11
316-111-16
181-86-9
182-77-16
222-102-16
242-121-15
263-118-16
289-130-13
121-47-12
99-36-12
132-51-9
241-127-16
235-104-12
116-48-7
232-129-17
317-185-12
201-91-15
367-184-12
395-225-21
389-178-25
210-93-14
191-92-4
206-94-9
235-109-13
242-132-9
247-125-14
258-144-12
305-174-12
448-229-20
500-260-27
404-217-14
384-222-16
354-200-12
266-142-12
338-155-17
292-154-11
352-202-9
311-170-11
334-175-11
287-176-7
269-128-9
323-185-10
373-218-11
454-262-19
415-258-8
385-199-16
Pass
TD
2
5
9
6
4
3
9
8
2
8
9
8
9
7
7
6
11
3
6
5
15
4
3
10
13
2
20
13
14
11
9
10
9
10
8
12
6
9
22
15
20
14
13
15
16
20
19
21
18
17
20
22
25
15
13
Total
Yds.
2072
2466
2543
2532
2479
2352
2384
2346
2098
2362
2852
2251
2750
3115
3327
3246
3703
3263
3071
3211
3790
3304
2854
3648
4108
3388
4325
4094
3321
3772
4169
3850
4222
3280
3637
3322
3313
3845
4527
4475
4368
3723
3462
3429
4922
5149
4639
5111
6430
5260
5937
4881
4890
4198
3984
Total
Total
YPG Points
230.2
110
274.0
127
282.6
201
281.3
115
275.4
98
261.3
191
264.9
140
260.7
131
233.1
95
262.4
136
285.2
188
225.1
124
275.0
163
311.5
207
332.7
210
324.6
180
336.6
212
296.7
185
279.2
260
291.9
161
344.5
236
300.4
201
259.5
164
321.0
210
373.5
264
308.0
210
393.2
274
372.2
247
301.9
181
342.9
194
379.0
273
350.0
247
383.8
257
298.2
195
330.6
263
302.0
224
301.2
104
349.5
200
411.5
253
406.8
256
397.1
272
338.5
236
288.5
238
311.7
229
410.2
368
429.1
375
421.7
308
393.2
376
494.6
503
438.3
361
494.8
429
375.5
376
407.5
315
322.9
302
306.5
272
Pts./
Game
12.2
14.1
22.3
12.8
10.9
21.2
15.6
14.6
10.6
15.1
18.8
12.4
16.3
20.7
21.0
18.0
19.3
16.8
23.6
14.6
21.5
18.3
14.9
19.1
24.0
19.1
24.9
22.5
16.5
17.6
24.8
22.5
23.4
17.7
23.9
20.4
9.5
18.2
23.0
23.3
24.7
21.5
19.8
20.8
30.7
31.3
28.0
28.9
38.7
30.1
35.8
28.9
26.2
23.2
20.9
TDs
18
18
30
17
15
30
19
17
13
19
27
17
22
28
29
24
30
25
35
21
31
26
16
26
34
28
34
30
21
23
34
30
30
24
32
27
12
22
33
29
34
28
27
29
45
43
40
45
66
47
56
50
42
38
33
FG-ATT
—
2-3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3-6
4-9
4-9
5-9
5-10
5-10
8-12
7-13
18-26
10-15
9-17
5-9
13-22
11-17
11-15
11-17
13-16
13-18
16-19
10-15
13-18
12-19
8-13
17-29
9-17
17-23
11-14
14-20
15-20
9-13
17-21
25-37
9-15
20-21
14-18
12-18
14-20
9-15
8-13
12-16
13-17
First
Downs
—
136
—
121
134
129
122
132
114
120
153
134
150
171
178
183
215
171
155
177
226
198
167
215
224
195
230
236
191
185
205
204
214
184
193
183
192
218
237
229
232
208
219
184
233
257
233
268
326
245
289
246
259
214
207
Team Records
DEFENSE SEASON-BY-SEASON STATISTICS (SINCE 1955)
Year
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
G
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
12
12
11
13
13
12
12
13
12
13
13
Rush
Att.
437
474
484
616
427
380
365
362
415
411
510
433
444
598
571
614
599
581
547
617
582
557
536
548
537
470
464
529
516
528
494
477
483
551
480
456
471
493
464
447
454
549
491
433
491
492
482
534
452
424
428
485
433
458
513
Rush
Yds.
1673
1801
2050
1749
1471
1043
759
470
1282
1284
1652
1342
1404
2009
2145
2568
2341
2423
2043
3047
2500
2404
2126
2422
2580
1644
1728
2121
2949
2369
1784
1749
2019
2184
2023
1863
2265
1998
1697
1959
2298
2712
1607
1141
1682
1993
2218
2298
1595
1568
1867
2056
2752
1863
1972
Rush
YPG
185.9
200.1
227.8
194.3
163.4
115.9
84.3
52.2
142.4
142.7
165.2
134.2
140.4
200.9
214.5
256.8
212.8
220.3
185.7
277.0
227.3
218.5
193.3
189.0
234.5
149.5
157.1
192.8
268.1
215.4
162.2
159.0
183.5
198.5
183.9
169.3
205.9
181.6
154.3
178.1
208.9
246.5
133.9
103.7
140.2
166.1
201.6
176.8
122.7
130.7
155.6
158.2
229.3
143.3
151.7
Rush
TD
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
17
20
30
39
20
22
33
23
18
12
14
25
17
15
20
44
23
17
22
20
16
23
23
26
22
27
24
25
27
16
12
13
23
19
28
18
13
21
19
25
13
19
Pass
Yds.
946
651
906
1109
738
759
1039
1034
825
1402
1154
909
1525
1363
1702
1335
1674
1291
1669
1489
1017
1345
1185
1630
1586
1796
2247
1767
2002
2277
1979
2187
2112
2008
2427
2127
1887
2441
2894
2480
2575
1792
2812
2699
2153
2437
2456
2332
2830
3192
3085
3487
3472
3124
2827
Pass
YPG
105.1
72.3
100.7
123.2
82.0
84.3
115.4
114.9
91.7
155.8
115.4
90.9
152.5
136.3
170.2
133.5
152.2
117.4
151.7
135.4
92.4
122.3
107.1
148.0
144.2
163.3
204.3
160.6
182.0
207.0
179.9
198.8
192.0
182.5
220.6
193.4
171.5
221.9
263.1
225.4
234.1
162.9
234.3
245.4
179.4
203.1
223.3
178.6
217.7
266.0
257.1
268.2
289.3
240.3
217.5
Pass
Att.-Cmp.-Int.
134-65-17
102-47-9
137-63-12
172-76-15
113-54-11
146-60-18
164-69-11
206-89-13
140-63-11
214-104-13
210-104-17
181-86-9
262-125-17
245-112-12
233-111-16
234-93-26
212-109-11
183-89-11
231-114-10
177-97-6
182-78-12
201-97-13
153-71-15
225-115-13
238-119-13
295-140-11
312-161-11
244-135-8
250-136-12
293-182-4
292-161-8
300-173-17
310-175-13
233-142-11
291-170-18
304-170-16
256-150-10
286-170-7
394-212-18
317-179-11
289-171-10
208-119-12
344-194-9
374-203-12
383-179-8
375-196-8
337-199-8
367-203-7
454-268-11
451-271-12
410-233-8
434-270-17
430-275-7
415-245-15
401-233-12
Pass
TD
7
2
8
6
6
2
4
5
7
8
6
8
4
9
13
5
12
8
14
13
1
8
7
14
11
13
17
13
20
16
10
12
12
11
14
13
7
16
15
19
19
13
21
15
10
17
16
12
14
17
19
24
25
21
15
Total
Yds.
2619
2452
2956
2858
2209
1802
1798
1505
2107
2686
2806
2251
2929
3372
3847
3903
4015
3714
3712
1489
3517
3749
3221
3715
4166
3440
3975
3888
4951
4646
3763
3936
4131
4192
4450
3990
4152
4439
4591
4439
4873
4504
4419
3840
3835
4430
4674
4620
4425
4760
4952
5543
6224
4987
4799
Total
Total
YPG Points
291.0
172
272.4
87
328.4
188
317.5
157
245.4
159
200.2
88
199.8
75
167.2
61
234.1
117
298.4
131
280.6
160
225.1
160
292.9
106
337.2
190
384.7
260
390.3
237
365.0
278
337.7
304
337.4
295
135.4
332
319.7
192
340.8
211
292.8
170
337.0
267
378.7
271
312.7
250
361.4
264
353.5
295
450.1
518
422.4
316
342.1
227
357.8
295
375.5
262
381.1
246
404.5
283
362.7
285
377.5
302
403.5
313
417.4
354
403.5
348
443.0
368
409.5
340
368.3
334
349.1
249
319.6
196
369.2
318
424.9
299
355.4
319
340.4
285
396.7
273
412.7
348
426.4
338
518.7
440
383.6
322
369.2
309
Pts./
Game
19.1
9.7
20.9
17.4
17.7
9.8
8.3
6.8
13.0
14.6
16.0
16.0
10.6
19.0
26.0
23.7
25.3
27.6
26.8
30.2
17.5
19.2
15.5
24.3
24.6
22.7
24.0
26.8
47.1
28.7
20.6
26.8
23.8
22.4
25.7
25.9
27.5
28.5
32.2
31.6
33.5
30.9
27.8
22.6
16.3
26.5
27.2
24.5
21.9
22.8
29.0
26.0
36.7
24.8
23.8
TDs
—
13
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
26
36
35
39
40
39
47
25
26
20
37
37
30
33
35
64
40
28
37
32
29
37
37
34
39
42
46
46
42
40
28
23
41
37
42
34
32
44
45
55
37
37
FG-ATT
—
0-4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3-9
0-9
3-12
8-12
8-15
3-8
6-10
10-13
11-15
4-9
4-8
14-22
11-20
15-20
14-20
12-18
12-18
13-19
—
16-27
7-13
8-15
12-19
14-20
20-32
9-15
13-18
15-25
19-25
16-26
12-18
12-16
13-19
7-15
16-20
16-22
13-20
9-16
19-30
20-27
17-24
First
Downs
—
130
—
143
107
105
102
101
113
146
174
168
171
201
206
229
215
204
201
239
198
200
168
191
227
195
204
210
219
251
215
217
229
231
238
219
228
227
254
222
229
223
219
206
216
242
251
249
258
254
251
291
289
253
252
bold indicates season record
129 | Minnesota Football
Past Stadium History
H.H.H. METRODOME 1982-2008
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, home of Golden Gopher football 1982-2008, is
the nation’s largest air-supported, multiple-use facility. It has been the site of two
World Series, a Super Bowl and two NCAA Final Fours, and has kept over five million college football fans warm as they watched and cheered University of Minnesota
football. The Gophers played their final season in the Dome in 2008 before heading
back on campus for the opening of TCF Bank Stadium.
In addition to serving as the home facility for the Golden Gophers, the
Metrodome is home to the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. In 1989, it also served as
home to the Timberwolves, who set the all-time NBA attendance record in their inaugural season.
The Metrodome is located in downtown Minneapolis, just minutes away from
the University campus. Its seating capacity is listed at 64,172, but more than 65,000
fans have packed the place for Minnesota football, including a crowd of 65,089 for
the game against border-rival Wisconsin in 2005. A stadium record 65,184 attended
the Minnesota-Iowa game in 2002.
Metrodome
MEMORIAL STADIUM 1924-1981
Opened on Oct. 4, 1924, Memorial Stadium served as the home of the Golden Gophers for 57 years. The stadium was dedicated to the 3,527 university workers and
graduates who served in World War I, 98 of whom died in service. Built on approximately 11 acres where the current University Recreation Center, Aquatic Center and
McNamara Alumni Center stand today, Memorial Stadium had 52,736 permanent
seats but could seat over 56,000. The horseshoe-shaped stadium also served as
the home track and field facility. With the addition of temporary bleacher seating,
more than 60,000 fans could fit into Memorial Stadium as a stadium-record 66,284
fans watched Minnesota face Purdue on Nov. 18, 1966.
The stadium, which took seven months to construct, cost $572,000 to build.
More than 475 workers were employed for the construction that required more than
1.4 million feet of lumber, one million bricks and 90,000 sacks of cement. Minnesota played its first game in Memorial Stadium on Oct. 4, 1924, defeating North
Dakota 14-0. Tickets for the inaugural game were just one dollar.
The Golden Gophers had a stellar record in Memorial Stadium, including 12
unbeaten seasons at home. They didn’t suffer a losing season at home from the
building’s inception in 1924 until 1950, a span of 26 years.
Memorial Stadium was changed to artificial turf in 1970 but then switched
back to natural grass in 1977. The stadium was demolished in 1989 and 2,000 of
the original bricks were used in the building of Mariucci Arena. University officials
debated renovation of Memorial Stadium, but instead opted for a move to the
Metrodome.
Memorial Stadium
GREATER NORTHROP FIELD 1899-1923
Named in honor of University President Cyrus Northrop, Greater Northrop Field opened
its doors in 1899. Prior to the stadium’s construction, the University of Minnesota
played on a field south of the Armory. The grandstand consisted of chairs around the
sidelines. When rates for a downtown stadium increased, the University found it a necessity for an enclosed stadium on the campus.
Built in front of Pillsbury Hall, which still stands today, the Northrop Field originally featured a nine-foot high board fence built by the student body. A quarter-mile
track ran around the playing field. Alfred Pillsbury organized the building of a massive brick fence that was built around the original grandstand that made Northrop
Field unlike any other stadium in the country at the time. The grandstand seated 8,000
fans and was 33 rows high. Additional seating in the end zones added to the seating
capacity.
Minnesota played its first game at Northrop Field in November of 1899 against
Northwestern where it suffered an 11-5 defeat. The last game was played in 1923
when Minnesota beat Iowa 20-7. Perhaps the most memorable game was a 6-6 tie with
Michigan when an over capacity 20,000 fans crowded into the stadium.
130 | Minnesota Football
Greater Northrop Field
Year-By-Year Records
YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS
Season
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
W
1
1
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912
1913
1914
1915
1916
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
5
3
5
6
3
7
8
4
4
6
10
9
9
14
13
10
4
2
3
6
6
6
4
5
6
6
6
4
5
4
1
3
3
5
3
5
5
6
6
6
3
7
5
4
8
8
7
6
6
3
8
8
5
5
5
0
2
1
3
L
1
2
T
Pts. Opp.
0
4
2
0
9
8
No Games
No Games
2
0
13
27
0
0
22
0
1
0
22
16
1
0
46
28
Coach
None
Thomas Peebles
1
1
0
0
1
3
2
4
5
3
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
3
2
1
0
1
1
2
2
6
4
3
1
3
2
3
0
2
2
4
3
3
0
0
0
1
2
2
4
0
0
4
4
3
Fredrick Jones
Fredrick Jones
Fredrick Jones
D.W. McCord, Al McCord
F. Heffelfinger, B. Morse
Tom Eck
Edward “Dad” Moulton
None
“Wallie” Winter
Tom Cochrane Jr.
Walt “Pudge” Heffelfinger
Alex Jerrems
Alex Jerrems
Jack Minds
John Harrison & William C. Leary
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
Dr. Henry L. Williams
William Spaulding
William Spaulding
William Spaulding
Dr. Clarence W. Spears
Dr. Clarence W. Spears
Dr. Clarence W. Spears
Dr. Clarence W. Spears
Dr. Clarence W. Spears
Herbert “Fritz” Crisler
Herbert “Fritz” Crisler
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Dr. George Hauser
Dr. George Hauser
Dr. George Hauser
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
208
102
122
148
74
136
168
112
92
151
299
183
335
618
725
542
47
55
32
158
179
102
87
116
123
191
348
164
133
130
62
60
79
114
68
176
269
209
182
179
126
191
86
64
270
194
203
184
97
154
154
186
152
170
225
33
46
56
38
8
58
24
77
72
79
23
18
34
12
12
22
29
52
50
27
6
15
38
32
44
35
28
25
39
45
92
141
65
60
63
91
64
51
36
55
81
72
42
32
38
46
32
50
38
82
71
38
91
184
162
Season
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
W
4
5
6
7
7
1
2
4
4
7
3
6
4
1
2
8
8
6
3
5
5
4
8
6
4
3
4
4
7
4
6
6
7
5
4
5
6
3
1
4
7
6
6
2
6
6
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
5
8
6
4
8
10
7
7
6
1
7
6
L
5
4
3
2
2
7
6
3
4
2
6
1
5
8
7
2
2
2
6
4
4
5
2
4
5
6
7
7
4
7
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
8
10
7
5
6
5
7
5
5
9
9
7
8
8
7
9
6
4
6
7
5
3
5
5
7
11
6
7
T
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pts. Opp.
177 155
130 114
174 127
203
94
231
80
79 196
162 258
131 171
150 160
195 127
110 172
127
87
201 188
115 157
98 159
228
88
161
78
131
61
95 117
136 131
188 160
124 160
163 106
207 190
210 260
180 237
212 278
185 304
260 295
161 332
236 192
201 211
171 187
210 267
264 271
210 250
274 264
247 295
181 518
194 316
293 240
261 316
257 262
195 246
263 283
224 281
104 302
200 313
253 354
256 348
272 368
236 340
238 334
229 249
368 196
375 318
308 299
376 319
503 285
361 273
429 348
376 338
315 440
302 322
272 309
Coach
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Bernie Bierman
Wes Fesler
Wes Fesler
Wes Fesler
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Murray Warmath
Cal Stoll
Cal Stoll
Cal Stoll
Cal Stoll
Cal Stoll
Cal Stoll
Cal Stoll
Joe Salem
Joe Salem
Joe Salem
Joe Salem
Joe Salem
Lou Holtz
Lou Holtz
John Gutekunst
John Gutekunst
John Gutekunst
John Gutekunst
John Gutekunst
John Gutekunst
Jim Wacker
Jim Wacker
Jim Wacker
Jim Wacker
Jim Wacker
Glen Mason
Glen Mason
Glen Mason
Glen Mason
Glen Mason
Glen Mason
Glen Mason
Glen Mason
Glen Mason
Glen Mason
Tim Brewster
Tim Brewster
Tim Brewster
131 | Minnesota Football
All-Time Opponents
AIR FORCE (1-0-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 0-0
W
20-13
H
2009 9/12
ALABAMA (1-0-0)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 1-0
2004 12/31 W
20-16
N
ALL STARS (0-0-1)
Home: 0-0-1 Away: 0-0
1918 10/5
T
0-0
H
ALUMNI (2-1)
Home: 2-1 Away: 0-0
W
14-0
1887 –
1898 10/5
L
0-5
1899 11/11 W
6-5
H
H
H
ARIZONA (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
W
62-0
1939 9/30
ARIZONA STATE (0-1)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-1
1969 9/20
L
26-48
H
A
ARKANSAS (1-0)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 1-0
2002 12/30 W
29-14
N
ARKANSAS STATE (2-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0
1995 9/30
W
55-7
1998 9/5
W
17-14
ARMY (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1963 10/5
W
24-8
BALL STATE (2-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0
1995 9/16
W
31-7
1996 9/14
W
26-23
BAYLOR (1-0)
Home: 0-0 Away: 1-0
2000 9/16
W
34-9
BELOIT (3-0-1)
Home: 3-0-1 1894 11/10
1899 11/18
1902 10/11
1903 10/24
Away: 0-0
W
40-0
T
5-5
W
29-0
W
46-0
BOAT CLUB (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1895 10/12 W
6-0
H
H
H
H
H
A
H
H
H
H
H
BOWLING GREEN (2-1)
Home: 1-1 Away: 1-0
1986 9/13
W
31-7
H
2007 9/1
L
31-32 (ot) H
2008 9/6
W
42-17
A
BUFFALO (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
2002 9/21
W
41-17
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H
BUTLER (2-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0
W
33-7
1925 11/7
1926 11/13 W
81-0
CALIFORNIA (2-4)
Home: 1-2 Away: 1-2
1951 10/6
L
14-55
L
13-49
1952 10/4
1964 10/3
W
26-20
1987 9/19
W
32-23
L
17-42
2006 9/9
2009 9/19
L
21-35
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
CAMP GRANT (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1943 10/16 W
13-7
H
CARLETON (9-1)
Home: 9-0 Away: 0-1
L
2-4
1883 –
1896 10/3
W
16-6
1897 10/9
W
48-6
W
32-0
1898 10/1
1899 10/14 W
35-5
1900 9/29
W
44-0
1901 9/28
W
35-0
1902 9/27
W
33-0
1903 9/26
W
29-0
1904 10/1
W
65-0
A
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
CARLETON-ST. OLAF (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1918 11/2
W
59-6
CARLISLE (1-2)
Home: 1-2 Away: 0-0
1906 11/17 L
0-17
1907 11/16 L
10-12
1908 11/21 W
11-6
CENTRAL MICHIGAN (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1987 9/26
W
30-10
H
H
H
H
CLEMSON (1-0)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 1-0
20-13
N
1985 12/21 W
1903
1904
1925
COE COLLEGE (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1929 10/5
W
39-0
H
COLORADO (0-3)
Home: 0-2 Away: 0-1
1972 9/23
L
6-28
L
0-58
1991 9/21
1992 9/19
L
20-21
H
A
H
HAMLINE (6-1)
Home: 2-0 Away: 4-1
1882 9/29
W
4-0
L
0-2
1882 –
1883 11/3
W
5-0
1890 10/27 W
44-0
10-6
1893 10/24 W
1902 10/7
W
59-0
1903 10/7
W
65-0
A
A
A
A
A
H
H
HASKELL (4-0)
Home: 4-0 Away: 0-0
W
28-0
1901 11/4
1923 10/13 W
13-12
1924 10/11 W
20-0
52-0
1928 11/17 W
H
H
H
H
HAWAI’I (0-1)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-1
1997 8/30
L
3-17
A
COLORADO STATE (2-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 1-0
2004 9/18
W
34-18
W
56-24
2005 9/10
A
H
CORNELL (IOWA) (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1931 11/14 W
47-7
H
CREIGHTON (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1928 10/6
W
40-0
DRAKE (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1927 11/12 W
27-6
EX-COLLEGIATES (6-3-1)
Home: 6-3-1 Away: 0-0
1883 –
L
2-4
1889 10/5
W
2-0
1889 10/26 W
10-0
1890 11/5
T
0-0
1890 11/19 L
11-14
1890 11/29 W
14-6
1891 10/17 L
0-4
1892 10/1
W
18-10
1895 11/28 W
14-0
1896 10/31 W
8-0
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
UNIV. OF CHICAGO (12-5-1)
Home: 6-2-1 Away: 6-3
1895 10/25 W
10-6
1899 –
L
0-29
1900 10/13 T
6-6
1906 11/10 W
4-2
1907 11/2
L
12-18
1908 10/31 L
0-29
1909 10/30 W
20-6
1910 10/29 W
24-0
1911 11/4
W
30-0
1912 11/23 L
0-7
1913 11/15 L
7-13
1914 11/21 W
13-7
1915 11/13 W
20-7
1916 11/25 W
49-0
1917 11/17 W
33-0
1918 11/30 W
7-0
1928 10/20 W
33-7
1934 11/17 W
35-7
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
CHICAGO COLLEGE (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1901 10/5
W
27-0
H
FLORIDA ATLANTIC (2-1)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-1
2005 9/17
W
46-7
2007 9/15
L
39-42
2008 9/20
W
37-3
FORT WARREN (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1945 10/13 W
14-0
GRINNELL (12-2-2)
Home: 12-2-1 Away: 0-0-1
1890 11/8
W
18-13
1891 10/31 T
12-12
1891 11/14 W
22-14
1892 10/22 W
40-24
1893 10/21 W
36-6
1894 10/13 W
10-2
1895 10/5
L
4-6
1896 10/10 W
12-0
1897 10/16 W
6-0
1898 10/15 L
6-16
1899 10/28 T
5-5
1900 10/20 W
26-0
1902 11/1
W
102-0
H
A
H
H
H
A
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
10/3
10/22
10/10
W
W
W
39-0
146-0
34-6
HIGH SCHOOLS (14-0-3)
Home: 12-0-3 Away: 2-0
1887 –
W
8-0
Minneapolis High
1895 9/29
W
20-0
Mpls. Central High
1896 9/19
W
34-0
South High
1896 9/26
W
50-0
Mpls. Central High
1897 9/25
W
22-0
South High
1899 9/26
W
20-0
Mpls. Central High
1900 9/15
T
0-0
Central High
1900 9/22
W
26-0
St. Paul Central High
1901 9/21
T
0-0
Central High
1901 9/21
W
16-0
St. Paul Central High
1902 9/22
T
0-0
St. Paul Central High
1902 9/22
W
28-0
Mpls. Central High
1903 9/19
W
21-6
Mpls. Central High
1903 9/19
W
36-0
St. Paul Central High
1903 9/23
W
37-0
East High
1904 9/17
W
107-0
Twin Cities Central High
1905 9/23
W
74-0
Twin Cities Central High
HOUSTON (1-1)
Home: 0-1 Away: 1-0
1997 9/27
L
43-45
1998 9/12
W
14-7
H
H
H
H
H
A
A
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
A
All-Time Opponents
ILLINOIS (32-28-3)
Home: 19-11-2 Away: 12-16-1
10-11
1898 11/24 L
1900 11/17 W
23-0
1901 11/28 W
16-0
W
17-5
1902 11/8
1903 11/14 W
32-0
1911 11/25 W
11-0
W
13-0
1912 11/2
1913 11/22 W
19-9
1914 10/31 L
6-21
6-6
1915 10/30 T
1916 11/4
L
9-14
1917 11/24 W
27-6
L
6-10
1919 11/8
1920 10/30 L
7-17
1924 11/15 W
20-7
34-6
1941 10/11 W
1942 10/10 L
13-20
1947 10/18 L
13-40
6-0
1948 10/16 W
1952 10/18 W
13-7
1953 10/17 L
7-27
19-6
1954 10/16 W
1955 10/15 L
13-21
1956 10/20 W
16-13
1957 10/19 L
13-34
1958 10/18 L
8-20
1959 10/17 L
6-14
1960 10/15 W
21-10
1961 10/21 W
33-0
1962 10/20 W
17-0
1963 10/19 L
6-16
1964 10/17 L
0-14
1967 10/14 W
10-7
1968 10/12 W
17-10
1973 11/17 W
19-16
1974 11/16 L
14-17
1975 10/11 L
23-42
1976 10/9
W
29-14
1977 11/12 W
21-10
1978 11/18 W
24-6
1979 10/27 T
17-17
1980 11/1
W
21-18
1981 10/3
L
29-38
1982 10/2
L
24-42
1983 11/5
L
23-50
1984 11/3
L
3-48
1987 10/31 L
17-27
1988 10/29 T
27-27
1991 10/5
L
3-24
1992 10/3
W
18-17
1993 11/6
L
20-23
1994 11/5
L
17-21
1995 11/18 L
14-48
1996 11/16 W
23-21
1999 10/16 W
37-7
2000 9/30
W
44-10
2001 10/6
L
14-25
2002 10/3
W
31-10
2003 10/25 W
36-10
2004 10/23 W
45-0
2007 11/3
L
17-44
2008 10/11 W
27-20
2009 11/7
L
35-32
H
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
A
H
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
ILLINOIS STATE (2-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0
1999 9/18
W
55-7
2004 9/11
W
37-21
H
H
INDIANA (37-25-3)
Home: 30-9-1 Away: 6-16-2
8-6
1906 11/24 W
1917 10/20 W
33-9
1919 10/18 W
20-6
7-21
1920 10/16 L
1921 10/22 W
6-0
1922 10/14 W
20-0
14-14
1927 10/15 T
1928 11/10 W
21-12
1929 11/2
W
19-7
6-0
1930 10/18 W
1933 10/7
T
6-6
1934 11/10 W
30-0
W
6-0
1937 10/9
1942 11/7
L
0-7
1944 11/11 W
19-14
0-49
1945 11/10 L
1946 10/5
L
0-21
1948 10/30 W
30-7
16-14
1951 11/10 W
1953 11/7
W
28-20
1957 11/2
W
34-0
L
0-6
1958 11/1
1959 10/3
W
24-14
1960 10/1
W
42-0
1963 11/2
L
6-24
1964 10/31 W
21-0
1965 10/9
W
42-18
1966 10/8
T
7-7
1967 11/18 W
33-7
1968 11/16 W
20-6
1969 10/11 L
7-17
1970 10/10 W
23-0
1971 9/11
W
28-0
1972 9/16
L
23-27
1973 10/13 W
24-3
1974 10/12 L
3-34
1975 9/13
L
14-20
1976 9/11
W
32-13
1977 10/29 L
22-34
1978 11/4
W
32-31
1979 11/3
L
24-42
1980 11/8
W
31-7
1981 10/17 L
16-17
1982 10/16 L
21-40
1983 10/8
L
31-38
1984 10/6
W
33-24
1985 10/19 W
22-7
1986 10/18 W
19-17
1987 10/16 L
17-18
1988 10/15 L
13-33
1989 10/21 L
18-28
1990 10/20 W
12-0
1991 11/2
L
8-34
1992 10/31 L
17-24
1993 10/2
L
19-23
1994 10/1
L
14-25
1997 11/15 W
24-12
1998 11/14 L
19-20
1999 11/13 W
44-20
2000 10/21 L
43-51
2003 11/1
W
55-7
2004 10/30 L
21-30
2005 11/5
W
42-21
2006 11/4
W
63-26
2007 10/6
L
20-40
2008 10/4
W
16-7
H
H
A
H
H
A
A
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
A
H
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
INDIANA STATE (2-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0
W
34-12
1989 9/30
1993 9/11
W
27-10
H
H
IOWA (59-42-2)
Home: 36-14-1 Away: 23-27-1
1891 11/2
W
42-4
16-0
1901 10/26 W
1902 10/25 W
34-0
1903 10/17 W
75-0
11-0
1904 11/24 W
1905 10/21 W
39-0
1909 10/2
W
41-0
24-6
1911 10/28 W
1912 10/26 W
56-7
1914 10/24 W
7-0
51-13
1915 10/23 W
1916 10/28 W
67-0
1918 11/9
L
0-6
6-9
1919 10/25 L
1920 11/13 L
7-28
1921 11/5
L
7-41
14-28
1922 11/11 L
1923 11/17 W
20-7
1924 10/25 L
0-13
1925 11/14 W
33-0
1926 11/6
W
41-0
1927 10/22 W
38-0
1928 10/27 L
6-7
1929 11/9
L
7-9
1931 10/24 W
34-0
1932 10/22 W
21-6
1933 10/28 W
19-7
1934 10/27 W
48-12
1935 11/9
W
13-6
1936 11/7
W
52-0
1937 11/6
W
35-10
1938 11/5
W
28-0
1939 11/18 L
9-13
1940 10/26 W
34-6
1941 11/15 W
34-13
1942 11/14 W
27-7
1943 11/13 W
33-14
1944 11/18 W
46-0
1945 11/17 L
19-20
1946 11/16 W
16-6
1947 11/15 L
7-13
1948 11/13 W
28-21
1949 11/5
W
55-7
1950 11/4
L
0-13
1951 11/3
T
20-20
1952 11/1
W
17-7
1953 11/14 L
0-27
1954 11/13 W
22-20
1955 11/5
L
0-26
1956 11/10 L
0-7
1957 11/9
L
20-44
1958 11/8
L
6-28
1959 11/7
L
0-33
1960 11/5
W
27-10
1961 11/11 W
16-9
1962 11/10 W
10-0
1963 11/9
L
13-27
1964 11/7
W
14-13
1965 10/16 W
14-3
1966 10/15 W
17-0
1967 11/4
W
10-0
1968 11/2
L
28-35
1969 11/1
W
35-8
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
H
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
A
H
A
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
10/31
10/16
10/21
10/20
10/19
10/25
10/23
10/8
10/14
10/20
10/25
10/24
10/23
11/19
11/17
11/23
11/22
11/21
11/19
11/25
11/24
11/23
11/21
11/20
11/19
11/25
11/23
11/22
11/21
11/20
11/18
11/17
11/16
11/15
11/13
11/19
11/18
11/10
11/22
11/21
T
W
W
W
W
W
L
L
W
W
W
W
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
W
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
14-14
19-14
43-14
31-23
23-17
31-7
12-22
6-18
22-20
24-7
24-6
12-10
16-21
10-61
23-17
9-31
27-30
20-34
22-31
43-7
31-24
8-23
28-13
3-21
42-49
3-45
24-43
0-31
49-7
25-21
27-24
24-42
21-45
22-40
27-29
28-52
34-24
16-21
0-55
0-12
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
IOWA SEAHAWKS (0-3)
Home: 0-3 Away: 0-0
1942 10/3
L
6-7
1943 11/27 L
0-32
1944 9/23
L
13-19
H
H
H
IOWA STATE (22-3-1)
Home: 21-2-1 Away: 1-0 Neutral: 0-1
1895 10/19 W
24-0
H
1896 10/24 W
18-6
H
1897 10/23 L
10-12
H
1898 10/22 L
0-6
H
1899 10/21 W
6-0
H
1900 10/6
W
27-0
H
1902 10/4
W
16-0
H
1903 10/10 W
46-0
H
1904 10/15 W
32-0
H
1905 10/14 W
42-0
H
1906 10/27 W
22-4
H
1907 10/12 W
8-0
H
1908 10/10 W
15-0
H
1909 10/9
W
18-0
H
1910 10/8
W
49-0
H
1911 9/30
W
5-0
H
1912 10/5
W
5-0
H
1913 10/4
W
25-0
H
1914 10/10 W
26-0
H
1915 10/9
W
34-6
H
133 | Minnesota Football
All-Time Opponents
1923
1924
1989
1990
1997
2009
10/6
11/8
9/16
9/15
9/13
12/31
W
T
W
W
W
L
20-17
7-7
30-20
20-16
53-29
13-14
H
H
A
H
H
N
KANSAS (3-4)
Home: 2-2 Away: 1-1
12-6
1893 10/14 W
1896 11/28 W
12-0
1966 10/1
L
14-16
W
38-20
1971 10/2
1972 10/7
L
28-34
1973 9/29
L
19-34
21-42
2008 12/31 L
H
A
H
H
H
A
N
KANSAS STATE (1-2)
Home: 1-1 Away: 0-1
1960 10/29 W
48-7
1993 9/18
L
25-30
L
0-35
1994 9/24
H
H
A
KENT STATE (1-0)
Home: 0-0 Away: 1-0
2006 8/31
W
44-0
LAWRENCE (6-0)
Home: 5-0 Away: 1-0
1903 11/7
W
46-0
1904 11/5
W
69-0
1905 10/28 W
46-0
1908 10/3
W
6-0
1909 9/25
W
25-0
1910 9/24
W
34-0
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE (3-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 1-0
2001 9/8
W
44-14
2002 9/7
W
35-11
2003 9/20
W
48-14
A
A
H
H
H
H
H
H
A
H
LOUISIANA-MONROE (3-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 1-0
1996 9/7
W
30-3
1999 9/11
W
35-0
2000 9/2
W
47-10
A
H
H
MACALESTER (5-0)
Home: 4-0 Away: 1-0
1895 11/2
W
40-0
1897 10/2
W
26-0
1899 10/2
W
29-0
1900 9/26
W
66-0
1903 9/30
W
112-0
A
H
H
H
H
MARYLAND (0-1)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 0-1
1977 12/22 L
7-17
N
MEMPHIS (2-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 1-0
1997 9/20
W
20-17
1998 9/19
W
41-14
A
H
MIAMI (OHIO) (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1988 9/17
W
35-3
H
134 | Minnesota Football
MICHIGAN (24-69-3)
Home: 12-31-2 Away: 12-38-1
1892 10/17 W
14-6
34-20
1893 10/28 W
1895 11/23 L
0-20
1896 11/7
L
4-6
0-14
1897 11/13 L
1902 11/27 L
6-23
1903 10/31 T
6-6
6-15
1909 11/20 L
1910 11/19 L
0-6
1919 11/22 W
34-7
0-3
1920 11/20 L
1921 11/19 L
0-38
1922 11/25 L
7-16
0-10
1923 11/24 L
1924 11/1
L
0-13
1925 11/21 L
0-35
0-20
1926 10/16 L
1926 11/20 L
6-7
1927 11/19 W
13-7
6-7
1929 11/16 L
1930 11/15 L
0-7
1931 11/21 L
0-6
0-3
1932 11/19 L
1933 11/18 T
0-0
1934 11/3
W
34-0
1935 11/16 W
40-0
1936 10/17 W
26-0
1937 10/16 W
39-6
1938 10/15 W
7-6
1939 11/11 W
20-7
1940 11/9
W
7-6
1941 10/25 W
7-0
1942 10/24 W
16-14
1943 10/23 L
6-49
1944 10/7
L
13-28
1945 11/3
L
0-26
1946 11/2
L
0-21
1947 10/25 L
6-13
1948 10/23 L
14-27
1949 10/22 L
7-14
1950 10/28 T
7-7
1951 10/27 L
27-54
1952 10/25 L
0-21
1953 10/24 W
22-0
1954 10/23 L
0-34
1955 10/22 L
13-14
1956 10/27 W
20-7
1957 10/26 L
7-24
1958 10/25 L
19-20
1959 10/24 L
6-14
1960 10/22 W
10-0
1961 10/28 W
23-20
1962 10/27 W
17-0
1963 10/26 W
6-0
1964 10/24 L
12-19
1965 10/23 W
14-13
1966 10/22 L
0-49
1967 10/28 W
20-15
1968 10/26 L
20-33
1969 10/25 L
9-35
1970 10/24 L
13-39
1971 10/23 L
7-35
1972 10/28 L
0-42
1973 10/27 L
7-34
1974 10/26 L
0-49
1975 11/1
L
21-28
1976 10/30 L
0-45
1977 10/22 W
16-0
H
A
A
H
A
A
H
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
10/28
10/13
10/18
10/31
10/30
11/12
11/10
11/16
11/15
11/7
11/5
11/18
11/17
10/25
10/24
11/13
11/12
10/28
10/26
11/1
10/31
11/10
11/9
10/10
10/9
10/8
9/30
10/27
11/8
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
10-42
21-31
14-37
13-34
14-52
10-58
7-31
7-48
20-17
20-30
7-22
15-49
18-35
6-52
13-63
7-58
22-38
17-52
10-44
3-24
10-15
10-31
24-41
35-38
24-27
23-20
14-28
10-34
6-29
MICHIGAN STATE (17-25)
Home: 11-12 Away: 6-13
1950 11/11 L
0-27
1953 10/3
L
0-21
1954 10/30 W
19-13
1955 11/12 L
14-42
1956 11/17 W
14-13
1957 11/16 L
13-42
1958 11/15 W
39-12
1961 11/4
W
13-0
1962 11/3
W
28-7
1967 10/21 W
21-0
1968 10/19 W
14-13
1969 11/15 W
14-10
1970 11/14 W
23-13
1971 11/13 L
25-40
1972 11/18 W
14-10
1975 10/18 L
15-38
1976 10/16 W
14-10
1977 11/5
L
10-29
1978 11/11 L
9-33
1979 11/10 L
17-31
1980 11/15 L
12-30
1981 11/14 L
36-43
1982 11/13 L
7-26
1983 10/29 L
10-34
1984 10/27 L
13-20
1985 11/2
L
26-31
1986 11/1
L
23-52
1989 11/11 L
7-21
1990 11/10 L
16-28
1991 10/19 L
12-20
1992 10/17 L
15-20
1995 10/21 L
31-34
1996 10/19 L
9-27
1997 10/4
L
10-31
1998 10/24 W
19-18
2001 10/20 W
28-19
2002 10/19 W
28-7
2003 10/18 L
38-44
A
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
A
H
A
H
H
H
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
2004
2005
2006
2009
10/16
11/12
11/11
10/31
L
W
W
W
17-51
41-18
31-18
42-34
A
H
A
H
MISSISSIPPI (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
W
26-0
1932 11/5
H
MISSOURI (3-4-1)
Home: 3-2-1 Away: 0-2
1943 9/25
W
26-13
39-27
1944 10/14 W
1945 9/22
W
34-0
1961 9/30
L
0-6
T
0-0
1962 9/29
1965 10/2
L
6-17
1966 9/17
L
0-24
L
12-34
1970 9/19
H
H
H
H
H
H
A
A
MONTANA (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1985 9/21
W
62-17
H
MONTANA STATE (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
2008 9/13
W
35-23
H
MUNICIPAL PIER (0-1)
Home: 0-1 Away: 0-0
1918 11/23 L
6-20
H
MURRAY STATE (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
2001 10/27 W
66-10
H
NAVY (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1962 10/6
W
21-0
H
NEBRASKA (29-20-2)
Home: 21-11-2 Away: 8-9
1900 11/29 W
20-12
1901 10/12 W
19-0
1902 10/18 L
0-6
1904 10/29 W
16-12
1905 11/18 W
35-0
1906 11/3
W
13-0
1907 10/19 W
8-5
1908 10/17 T
0-0
1909 10/16 W
14-0
1910 10/15 W
27-0
1911 10/21 W
21-3
1912 10/19 W
13-0
1913 10/18 L
0-7
1919 10/11 T
6-6
1932 10/15 W
7-6
1934 10/6
W
20-0
1935 10/12 W
12-7
1936 10/10 W
7-0
1937 10/2
L
9-14
1938 10/1
W
16-7
1939 10/7
L
0-6
1940 10/5
W
13-7
1941 11/8
W
9-0
1942 10/17 W
15-2
1943 10/2
W
54-0
1944 9/30
W
39-27
1945 10/6
W
61-7
1946 9/28
W
33-6
A
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
A
H
H
H
A
H
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
H
A
H
All-Time Opponents
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1954
1959
1960
1963
1964
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1983
1984
1989
1990
10/4
10/2
10/1
10/7
10/20
11/14
9/25
9/26
9/24
9/28
9/26
9/30
9/28
10/4
10/3
9/18
9/30
10/6
10/5
9/17
9/15
9/23
9/22
W
W
W
L
W
W
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
28-14
39-13
28-6
26-32
39-20
13-7
19-7
12-32
26-14
7-14
21-26
0-7
14-17
14-42
10-35
7-35
0-49
7-48
0-54
13-84
7-38
0-48
0-56
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
H
A
H
H
A
H
H
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (0-1)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 0-1
2000 12/28 L
30-38
N
NORTH DAKOTA (19-0)
Home: 19-0 Away: 0-0
1900 10/27 W
34-0
1901 11/9
W
10-0
1904 10/8
W
35-0
1905 10/7
W
45-0
1913 10/25 W
30-0
1914 10/3
W
28-6
1915 10/2
W
41-0
1916 10/14 W
47-7
1919 10/4
W
39-0
1920 10/2
W
41-3
1921 10/1
W
19-0
1922 10/7
W
22-0
1923 10/20 W
27-0
1924 10/4
W
14-0
1925 10/3
W
25-6
1926 10/2
W
51-0
1927 10/1
W
57-10
1973 9/22
W
41-14
1974 9/21
W
42-30
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
NORTH DAKOTA STATE (7-1)
Home: 6-1 Away: 1-0
1898 11/5
W
15-0
1903 11/2
W
11-0
1931 9/26
W
13-7
1934 9/29
W
56-12
1935 9/28
W
26-6
1937 9/25
W
69-7
2006 10/21 W
10-9
2007 10/20 L
21-27
H
A
H
H
H
H
H
H
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1988 9/24
W
31-20
2008 8/30
w
31-27
H
H
NORTHERN IOWA (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1987 9/12
W
24-7
H
NORTHWESTERN (50-30-5)
Home: 27-13-3 Away: 23-17-2
W
16-12
1892 11/8
1893 10/30 W
16-0
1898 11/12 W
17-6
L
5-11
1899 11/4
1900 11/12 W
21-0
1901 11/23 W
16-0
17-0
1904 11/19 W
1905 11/25 W
72-6
1920 10/9
L
0-17
W
28-0
1921 10/9
1922 10/21 T
7-7
1923 11/3
W
34-14
L
9-10
1928 11/3
1929 10/19 W
26-14
1930 11/1
L
6-27
L
14-32
1931 11/7
1932 10/29 W
7-0
1933 11/14 T
0-0
21-13
1935 10/26 W
1936 10/31 L
0-6
1937 11/13 W
7-0
3-6
1938 10/29 L
L
7-14
1939 11/4
1940 11/2
W
13-12
1941 11/1
W
8-7
1942 10/31 W
19-7
1943 10/30 L
6-42
1944 11/14 T
14-14
1945 10/20 W
30-7
1946 10/12 L
7-14
1947 10/12 W
37-21
1948 10/9
L
16-19
1949 10/8
W
21-7
1950 10/14 L
6-13
1951 10/13 L
7-21
1952 10/11 W
27-26
1953 10/10 W
30-13
1954 10/9
W
26-7
1955 10/8
W
18-7
1956 10/13 T
0-0
1957 10/12 W
41-6
1958 10/11 L
3-7
1959 10/10 L
0-6
1960 10/8
W
7-0
1961 10/14 W
10-3
1962 10/13 L
22-34
1963 10/12 L
8-15
1964 10/10 W
21-18
1965 11/6
W
27-22
1966 11/5
W
28-13
1969 11/8
W
28-21
1970 11/7
L
14-28
1971 11/6
L
20-41
1972 11/11 W
35-29
1973 11/3
W
52-43
1974 11/2
L
13-21
1975 11/8
W
33-9
1976 11/6
W
38-10
1977 10/15 W
13-7
1978 10/21 W
38-14
1979 9/29
W
38-8
1980 10/4
W
49-21
1981 10/10 W
35-23
1982 10/9
L
21-31
1983 10/22 L
8-19
1984 10/20 L
28-31
1985 10/12 W
21-10
1986 10/11 W
44-23
A
A
H
H
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
1987
1988
1989
1990
1993
1994
1995
1996
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2007
2008
2009
10/10
10/8
10/14
10/13
10/16
10/15
10/14
10/12
10/2
10/28
10/13
10/10
10/4
9/25
10/13
11/1
9/26
W
T
W
W
W
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
W
W
L
L
W
45-33
28-28
20-18
35-25
28-26
31-37
17-27
24-26
33-14
35-41
17-23
45-42
42-17
43-17
48-49 2OT
17-24
35-24
NOTRE DAME (0-4-1)
Home: 0-3 Away: 0-1-1
1925 10/24 L
7-19
L
7-20
1926 10/9
1927 11/5
T
7-7
1937 10/30 L
6-7
0-19
1938 11/12 L
OHIO (8-1-1)
Home: 7-1-1 1969 9/27
1970 9/26
1975 10/4
1979 9/8
1980 9/13
1981 9/12
1982 9/11
1999 9/4
2000 9/9
2003 9/13
Away: 1-0
T
35-35
W
49-7
W
21-0
W
24-10
W
38-14
W
19-17
W
57-3
W
33-7
L
17-23
W
42-20
OHIO STATE (7-42)
Home: 4-20 Away: 3-21
1921 10/15 L
0-27
1922 10/28 W
9-0
1931 11/28 W
19-7
1939 10/21 L
20-23
1940 10/19 W
13-7
1944 10/28 L
14-34
1945 10/27 L
7-20
1946 10/26 L
9-39
1949 10/15 W
27-0
1950 10/21 L
0-48
1965 10/30 L
10-11
1966 10/29 W
17-7
1969 10/18 L
7-34
1970 10/17 L
8-28
1971 10/30 L
12-14
1972 11/4
L
19-27
1973 9/15
L
7-56
1974 9/14
L
19-34
1975 11/15 L
6-38
1976 11/13 L
3-9
1977 9/17
L
7-38
1978 9/23
L
10-27
1979 9/15
L
17-21
1980 9/20
L
0-47
1981 11/7
W
35-31
1982 11/6
L
10-35
1983 10/1
L
18-69
1984 9/29
L
22-35
1985 10/26 L
19-23
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
A
A
H
H
H
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
A
H
H
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
10/25
10/24
10/22
10/28
10/27
11/9
11/7
11/4
11/2
11/8
10/17
10/23
10/14
11/3
11/2
10/29
10/28
9/29
9/28
10/24
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
0-33
9-42
6-13
37-41
23-52
6-35
0-17
21-49
0-45
3-31
15-45
17-20
29-17
28-31
3-34
31-45
0-44
7-30
21-34
7-38
A
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
OKLAHOMA (0-2)
Home: 0-1 Away: 0-1
1985 9/28
L
7-13
L
0-63
1986 9/20
H
A
OKLAHOMA STATE (2-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0
1927 10/8
W
40-0
1931 10/3
W
20-0
H
H
OREGON (3-1)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0
1961 10/7
W
1975 9/27
W
1999 12/31 L
2003 12/31 W
Neutral: 1-1
14-7
H
10-7
H
20-24
N
31-30
N
OREGON STATE (2-1)
Home: 2-1 Away: 0-0
1954 11/6
W
44-6
1978 10/7
L
14-17
1981 9/26
W
42-12
H
H
H
OVERLAND-AVIATION (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1918 10/19 W
30-0
H
PACIFIC (1-1)
Home: 1-1 Away: 0-0
1986 9/27
L
20-24
1994 9/10
W
33-7
H
H
PENN STATE (4-7)
Home: 2-3 Away: 2-4
1993 9/4
L
20-38
1994 9/3
L
3-56
1997 10/18 L
15-16
1998 10/10 L
17-27
1999 11/6
W
24-23
2000 10/7
W
25-16
2003 9/27
W
20-14
2004 10/2
W
16-7
2005 10/1
L
14-44
2006 10/7
L
27-28 (ot)
2009 10/17 L
0-20
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
PILLSBURY/SHATTUCK (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1905 9/30
W
54-0
H
135 | Minnesota Football
All-Time Opponents
PITTSBURGH (9-3)
Home: 6-2 Away: 3-1
7-3
1933 10/21 W
1934 10/20 W
13-7
1941 10/18 W
39-0
W
50-7
1942 9/26
1947 11/1
W
29-0
1949 11/12 W
24-7
35-14
1953 10/31 W
1954 10/2
W
46-7
1956 11/3
W
9-6
L
7-13
1958 10/4
1991 9/28
L
13-14
1992 9/26
L
33-41
PURDUE (33-30-3)
Home: 28-12-3 Away: 4-18
24-0
1894 10/27 W
1895 10/29 L
4-16
1896 10/17 W
14-0
0-6
1897 11/25 L
1928 10/13 W
15-0
1932 10/8
L
0-7
7-7
1933 10/14 T
1935 11/2
W
35-7
1936 10/24 W
33-0
1938 10/8
W
7-0
1939 10/14 T
13-13
1940 11/16 W
33-6
1943 11/6
L
7-14
1946 11/19 W
13-7
1947 11/8
W
26-21
1948 11/6
W
34-7
1949 10/29 L
7-13
1950 11/18 W
27-14
1951 11/17 L
13-19
1952 11/8
T
14-14
1955 10/1
L
6-7
1956 10/6
W
21-14
1957 10/5
W
21-17
1959 11/14 L
23-29
1960 11/12 L
14-23
1961 11/18 W
10-7
1962 11/17 W
7-6
1963 11/16 L
11-13
1964 11/14 W
14-7
1965 11/13 L
0-35
1966 11/12 L
0-16
1967 11/11 L
12-41
1968 11/9
W
27-14
1971 10/9
L
13-27
1972 10/14 L
3-28
1973 11/10 W
34-7
1974 11/9
W
24-20
1979 10/6
W
31-14
1980 10/11 L
7-21
1981 9/19
W
16-13
1982 9/18
W
36-10
1983 9/24
L
20-32
1984 9/22
L
10-34
1985 10/5
W
45-15
1986 10/4
W
36-9
1987 10/3
W
21-19
1988 10/1
L
10-14
1989 10/7
W
35-15
1990 10/6
W
19-7
1991 10/12 W
6-3
1992 10/10 L
20-24
1993 10/9
W
59-56
1994 10/8
L
37-49
H
A
H
H
H
A
H
A
H
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
A
H
H
H
H
A
H
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
136 | Minnesota Football
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
10/7
10/5
10/11
10/3
10/30
9/23
9/29
9/28
9/24
9/23
9/22
10/25
10/10
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
W
39-38
H
27-30
A
43-59
H
21-56
A
28-33
H
24-38
A
28-35 (ot) H
15-28
A
42-35 (2ot) H
21-27
A
31-45
H
17-6
A
35-20
H
RICE (2-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 1-0
W
21-17
1983 9/10
1984 9/8
W
31-24
RIPON (2-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0
1929 10/26 W
54-0
W
30-0
1931 9/26
RUSH MEDICAL CENTER (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1898 10/8
W
12-0
ST. THOMAS (MN) (3-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 2-0
1904 10/5
W
47-0
1905 9/30
W
42-0
1918 10/26 W
25-7
SAN DIEGO STATE (1-1)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-1
1993 9/25
L
17-48
1994 9/17
W
40-17
A
H
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (6-0)
Home: 6-0 Away: 0-0
41-7
1916 10/17 W
1917 10/13 W
64-0
1930 9/27
W
48-0
W
12-0
1932 10/1
1933 9/30
W
19-6
2009 11/14 W
16-13
SOUTHERN CAL (1-4-1)
Home: 1-2 Away: 0-2-1
L
7-17
1953 9/26
1955 10/29 W
25-19
1965 9/17
T
20-20
L
20-29
1968 9/21
1979 9/22
L
14-48
1980 9/27
L
7-24
SOUTHERN METHODIST (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
W
23-3
1967 10/7
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
H
STANFORD (1-1-1)
Home: 1-0-1 Away: 0-1
1930 10/11 T
0-0
1931 10/10 L
0-13
1966 9/24
W
35-21
A
H
A
SYRACUSE (2-1)
Home: 1-0 Away: 1-1
1995 9/23
L
17-27
A
1996 9/21
W
35-33
H
2009 9/5
W
23-20 OT A
A
H
TCU (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1974 9/28
W
9-7
TEMPLE (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
2006 9/16
W
62-0
H
A
H
H
SAN JOSE STATE (1-1)
Home: 1-1 Away: 0-0
1991 9/14
W
26-20
1992 9/12
L
30-39
H
H
SHATTUCK (5-4)
Home: 3-1 Away: 2-3
1886 –
L
5-9
1886 –
L
8-18
1888 10/28 L
8-16
1888 10/31 W
14-0
1889 11/11 L
8-28
1889 11/20 W
26-0
1890 11/3
W
58-0
1899 10/7
W
40-0
1904 9/28
W
75-0
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
TEXAS (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1936 11/14 W
47-19
H
TEXAS STATE (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
2002 8/31
W
42-0
H
SOUTH DAKOTA (9-1)
Home: 9-1 Away: 0-0
1904 9/24
W
77-0
1905 11/11 W
81-0
1910 10/1
W
17-0
1911 10/7
W
5-0
1912 9/28
L
0-10
1913 9/27
W
14-0
1914 10/17 W
29-7
1915 10/16 W
19-0
1916 10/21 W
81-0
1930 11/8
W
59-0
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
TOLEDO (2-1)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-1
1978 9/16
W
38-12
2001 8/30
L
7-38
2002 9/14
W
31-21
2004 9/4
W
63-21
H
A
H
H
TROY (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
2003 9/6
W
48-7
H
H
TENNESSEE (0-1)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 0-1
1986 12/29 L
14-21
N
TEXAS TECH (0-1)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 0-1
2006 12/29 L (ot) 41-44
N
TULANE (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
20-0
1935 10/19 W
H
TULSA (2-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 1-0
2003 8/30
W
49-10
2005 9/1
W
41-10
H
A
UCLA (2-1)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-1
W
1961 1/1
1977 9/24
W
1978 9/30
L
Neutral: 1-0
21-3
N
27-13
H
3-17
A
UTAH (1-1)
Home: 1-1 Away: 0-0
W
13-12
1967 9/23
1990 9/8
L
29-35
H
H
VANDERBILT (2-2)
Home: 2-2 Away: 0-0
1924 11/22 L
0-16
15-6
1929 10/12 W
1930 10/4
L
7-33
1959 10/31 W
20-6
H
H
H
H
VIRGINIA (0-1)
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 0-1
2005 12/30 L
31-34
N
WABASH (2-0)
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0
1925 10/17 W
32-6
1926 10/23 W
67-7
H
H
WAKE FOREST (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1968 10/5
W
24-19
H
WASHINGTON (10-7)
Home: 6-2 Away: 4-4 Neutral: 0-1
1936 9/26
W
14-7
A
1938 9/24
W
15-0
H
1940 9/28
W
19-14
H
1941 9/27
W
14-6
A
1947 9/27
W
7-6
H
1948 9/25
W
20-0
A
1949 9/24
W
48-20
H
1950 9/30
L
13-28
A
1951 9/29
L
20-25
H
1952 9/27
L
13-19
A
1955 9/24
L
0-30
H
1956 9/29
W
34-14
A
1957 9/28
W
46-7
H
1958 9/27
L
21-24
A
1960 1/2
L
7-17
N
1976 10/2
L
7-38
A
1977 10/1
W
19-17
H
WASHINGTON STATE (2-3)
Home: 2-3 Away: 0-0
1965 9/25
L
13-14
1971 9/25
L
20-31
1976 9/18
W
28-14
1982 9/25
W
41-11
1988 9/10
L
9-41
H
H
H
H
H
All-Time Opponents
WESTERN MICHIGAN (3-0)
Home: 3-0 Away: 0-0
W
38-0
1975 9/20
1976 9/25
W
21-10
1977 9/10
W
10-7
H
H
H
WICHITA STATE (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
W
28-14
1985 9/14
H
WISCONSIN (59-52-8)
Home: 37-20-2 Away: 22-31-6
1890 11/15 W
63-0
1891 10/24 W
26-12
32-4
1892 10/29 W
1893 11/11 W
40-0
1894 11/17 L
0-6
14-10
1895 11/16 W
1896 11/21 L
0-6
1897 10/30 L
0-39
0-28
1898 10/29 L
1899 11/25 L
0-19
1900 11/3
W
6-5
0-18
1901 11/16 L
11-0
1902 11/15 W
1903 11/26 W
17-0
1904 11/12 W
28-0
1905 11/4
L
12-16
1907 11/23 T
17-17
1908 11/7
L
0-5
1909 11/13 W
34-6
1910 11/12 W
28-0
1911 11/18 T
6-6
1912 11/16 L
0-14
1913 11/1
L
3-21
1914 11/14 W
14-3
1915 11/20 W
20-3
1916 11/18 W
54-0
1917 11/3
L
7-10
1918 11/16 W
6-0
1919 11/1
W
19-7
1920 11/6
L
0-3
1921 10/29 L
0-35
1922 11/4
L
0-14
1923 10/27 T
0-0
1924 10/18 T
7-7
1925 10/31 T
12-12
1926 10/30 W
16-10
1927 10/29 W
13-7
1928 11/24 W
6-0
1929 11/23 W
13-12
1930 11/22 L
0-14
1931 10/31 W
14-0
1932 11/12 L
13-20
1933 11/25 W
6-3
1934 11/24 W
34-0
1935 11/23 W
33-7
1936 11/21 W
24-0
1937 11/20 W
13-6
1938 11/19 W
21-0
1939 11/25 W
23-6
1940 11/23 W
22-13
1941 11/22 W
41-6
1942 11/21 L
6-20
1943 11/20 W
25-13
1944 11/25 W
28-26
1945 11/24 L
12-26
1946 11/23 W
6-0
1947 11/22 W
21-0
H
H
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
11/20
11/19
11/25
11/24
11/22
11/21
11/20
11/19
11/24
11/23
11/22
11/21
11/19
11/25
11/24
11/28
11/21
11/20
11/19
11/25
11/23
11/22
11/21
11/20
11/25
11/24
11/23
11/22
11/20
11/19
11/25
11/17
11/22
11/21
11/20
10/15
10/13
11/9
11/8
11/14
11/12
11/4
11/3
11/16
11/14
10/23
10/22
11/11
11/9
10/25
11/7
10/9
11/4
11/24
11/23
11/8
11/6
10/15
10/14
11/17
11/15
10/3
W
W
L
L
T
T
L
W
T
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
L
W
L
W
W
W
L
W
W
W
L
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
W
W
L
W
W
L
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
16-0
14-6
0-14
6-30
21-21
21-21
0-27
21-6
13-13
6-14
12-27
7-11
26-7
21-23
9-14
14-0
7-14
42-7
6-7
21-14
23-15
35-10
14-39
23-21
14-6
19-17
14-49
24-3
17-26
13-7
10-48
37-42
7-25
21-26
0-24
17-56
17-14
27-18
27-20
22-19
7-14
24-22
21-3
16-19
6-34
28-21
17-14
27-34
28-45
21-22
7-26
17-20 ot
20-41
42-31
31-49
37-34
14-38
34-38
12-48
34-41
32-35
28-31
WYOMING (1-0)
Home: 1-0 Away: 0-0
1946 10/19 W
46-0
A
H
A
H
A
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
ALL-TIME OPPONENTS
Opponent
BIG TEN
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Michigan State
Northwestern
Ohio State
Penn State
Purdue
Wisconsin
Totals
1st Gm
Last Gm
G
W
L
T
Pct.
1895
1898
1906
1891
1892
1950
1892
1921
1993
1894
1890
1934
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
2008
2006
2008
2008
18
63
66
103
97
42
85
49
11
66
119
719
12
32
37
59
24
17
50
7
4
33
59
334
5
28
26
42
70
25
30
42
7
30
52
357
1
3
3
2
3
0
5
0
0
3
8
28
.694
.532
.583
.578
.263
.395
.614
.143
.364
.523
.529
.484
ATLANTIC COAST (ACC)
Clemson
Maryland
North Carolina State
Virginia
Wake Forest
Totals
1985
1977
2000
2005
1968
1985
1977
2000
2005
1968
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.000
.000
.000
.000
1.000
.400
BIG EAST
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Totals
1933
1995
1992
2009
12
3
15
9
2
11
3
1
4
0
0
0
.750
.667
.733
BIG 12
Baylor
Colorado
Iowa State
Kansas
Kansas State
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Texas
Texas Tech
Totals
2000
1972
1895
1893
1960
1943
1900
1985
1927
1936
2006
2000
1992
2009
2008
1994
1970
1990
1986
1931
1936
2006
1
3
26
7
3
8
51
2
2
1
1
105
1
0
22
3
1
3
29
0
2
1
0
62
0
3
3
4
2
4
20
2
0
0
1
39
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
4
1.000
.000
.865
.429
.333
.438
.588
.000
1.000
1.000
.000
.610
CONFERENCE USA
Army
Houston
Memphis
Texas Christian
Tulane
Totals
1963
1997
1997
1974
1935
1963
1998
1998
1974
1935
1
2
2
1
1
7
1
1
2
1
1
6
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.000
.500
1.000
1.000
1.000
.857
MID-AMERICAN (MAC)
Ball State
Bowling Green
Buffalo
Central Michigan
Kent State
Miami (Ohio)
Northern Illinois
Ohio
Temple
Toledo
Western Michigan
Totals
1995
1986
2002
1987
2006
1988
1988
1969
2006
1978
1975
1996
2008
2002
1987
2006
2007
2008
2003
2006
2004
1977
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
10
1
4
3
31
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
8
1
3
3
26
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1.000
.667
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
.850
1.000
.750
1.000
.855
137 | Minnesota Football
All-Time Opponents
1st Gm
Last Gm
G
W
L
T
Pct.
2009
2004
1993
1967
1946
2009
2005
1994
1990
1946
1
2
2
2
1
8
1
2
1
1
1
6
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.000
1.000
.500
.500
1.000
.750
PAC-10
Arizona
Arizona State
California
Oregon
Oregon State
Stanford
UCLA
USC
Washington
Washington State
Totals
1939
1969
1951
1961
1954
1930
1961
1953
1936
1965
1939
1969
2009
2003
1981
1966
1978
1980
1977
1988
1
1
6
4
3
3
3
6
17
5
49
1
0
2
3
2
1
2
1
10
2
24
0
1
4
1
1
1
1
4
7
3
23
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
1.000
.000
.333
.750
.667
.500
.667
.250
.588
.400
.510
SOUTHEASTERN (SEC)
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Totals
2004
2002
1932
1986
1924
2004
2002
1932
1986
1959
1
1
1
1
4
8
1
1
1
0
2
5
0
0
0
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.000
1.000
1.000
.000
.500
.625
SUN BELT
Arkansas State
Florida Atlantic
Louisiana-Lafayette
Louisiana-Monroe
Middle Tennessee State
Troy
Totals
1995
2005
2001
1996
2010
2003
1998
2008
2003
2000
-2003
2
3
3
3
1
12
2
2
3
3
1
11
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.000
.667
1.000
1.000
--1.000
.917
WESTERN ATHLETIC (WAC)
Hawaii
1997
Rice
1983
San Jose State
1991
Southern Methodist
1967
Tulsa
2003
Totals
1997
1984
1992
1967
2003
1
2
2
1
1
7
0
2
1
1
1
5
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
.000
1.000
.500
1.000
1.000
.714
1918
1899
1903
1895
1926
1943
1904
1918
1908
1901
1929
1931
1928
1927
1896
1945
1925
1903
1928
1905
2004
1993
1
3
4
1
2
1
10
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
10
1
16
7
4
17
2
2
0
2
3
1
2
1
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
12
6
4
14
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
.000
.667
.875
1.000
1.000
1.000
.900
1.000
.333
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
.650
1.000
.813
.857
1.000
.941
1.000
1.000
Opponent
MOUNTAIN WEST
Air Force
Colorado State
San Diego State
Utah
Wyoming
Totals
OTHERS
All-Stars
Alumni
Beloit
Boat Club
Butler
Camp Grant
Carleton
Carleton-St. Olaf
Carlisle
Chicago College
Coe College
Cornell (Iowa)
Creighton
Drake
Ex-Collegiates
Fort Warren
Grinnell
Hamline
Haskell
High Schools
Illinois State
Indiana State
1918
1887
1894
1895
1925
1943
1883
1918
1906
1901
1929
1931
1928
1927
1883
1945
1890
1882
1901
1887
1999
1989
138 | Minnesota Football
Opponent
Iowa Seahawks
Lawrence
Macalester
Montana
Montana State
Municipal Pier (Chicago)
Murray State
Navy
North Dakota
North Dakota State
Northern Iowa
Notre Dame
Overland-Aviation
Pacific
Pillsbury/Shattuck
Ripon
Rush Medical Center
St. Thomas (Minn.)
Shattuck
South Dakota
South Dakota State
Texas State
Wabash
Wichita State
Totals
1st Gm
1942
1903
1895
1985
2008
1918
2001
1962
1900
1898
1987
1925
1918
1986
1905
1929
1898
1904
1886
1904
1916
2002
1925
1985
All-Time Record
2010 opponents listed in bold
Last Gm
1944
1910
1903
1985
2008
1918
2001
1962
1974
2007
1987
1938
1918
1994
1905
1931
1898
1918
1904
1930
2009
2002
1926
1985
G
3
6
5
1
1
1
1
1
19
8
1
5
1
2
1
2
1
3
9
10
6
1
2
1
180
W
0
6
5
1
0
0
1
1
19
7
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
3
5
9
6
1
2
1
148
L
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
4
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
0
0
0
25
T
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Pct.
.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
.875
1.000
.100
1.000
.500
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
.556
.900
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
.847
1,147
640
463
44
.577
National Championships
1934 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
The Golden Gopher football program is one built strongly on tradition. After winning the first-ever Big Nine team
title in 1900 and outscoring opponents by an incredible 618-12 margin in 1903, the University of Minnesota football team finally won its first national championship in 1934.
Under the leadership of third-year coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers averaged 33.7 points during
the 1934 campaign, relying heavily on a potent running attack. The running game accounted for nearly 295 of the
325 yards the Maroon and Gold averaged each game. The Golden Gophers were equally productive on the defensive side of the ball, shutting-out four of their eight opponents, while holding them to a meager 4.7 points and
103 yards per game.
Three players led Minnesota while earning All-America honors — Francis “Pug” Lund, Bill Bevan and Butch
Larson, who earned the honor for a second straight year. Larson became only the fourth Golden Gopher to earn AllAmerica status for two straight years, and is among 14 players to date in Minnesota history to earn such a distinction. In addition to Lund, Bevan and Larson, the Golden Gophers featured three more All-Big Ten players.
Perhaps the biggest key to Minnesota’s success, however, was a running attack which saw eight different players score touchdowns during the season, led by Stan Kostka with nine touchdowns, including a four-touchdown
game.
The talented Golden Gopher team cruised through the first two games of the season with a 56-12 pounding
of North Dakota State and a 20-0 victory over Nebraska.
After two weeks of rest, Minnesota looked flat against the Pittsburgh Panthers. They trailed 7-0 after three
quarters and were destroyed in nearly every statistical category. The Golden Gophers’ hopes for a perfect season
were fading. Minnesota was down, but they were not beaten. In the fourth quarter, Larson took the game over by
recovering a fumble which led to a touchdown. On the very next series, he threw the winning pass into the end zone.
Minnesota’s dream for a title refused to die.
The following weekend, the Golden Gophers rebounded in style by crushing the rival Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa
City, Iowa, 48-12. Head Coach Bernie Bierman couldn’t have been happier with his team’s reaction to their subpar performance against Pittsburgh. The Golden Gophers held the Hawkeyes to 129 total yards. Minnesota, on the
other hand, had little problem moving the ball as they racked up an astounding 514 yards on offense, all of them
coming from the running game. Minnesota was led by the exceptional performance of Kostka, who had another
outstanding game, scoring three touchdowns, as well as Julius Alfonse, who rushed for two scores.
After dismantling Iowa, Minnesota was still eager to get back on the field. The next opponent was Michigan,
and the Golden Gophers sought revenge. They had not brought the Little Brown Jug back to Memorial Stadium since
1927. Michigan came into Minneapolis sporting a 1-3 record and as the game progressed, proved that a vast talent gap existed between the two teams. Minnesota breezed by the Wolverines 34-0 and the Golden Gopher defense
continued to impress crowds as they held Michigan scoreless on a mere 56 total yards for the game. In the meantime, the Maroon and Gold running attack never lost a step as five different players scored touchdowns.
The Golden Gophers continued to roll over opponents in the ensuing weeks, beating Indiana 30-0 and
Chicago 35-7. Indiana gained a grand total of zero yards against the smothering Minnesota defense, while Chicago
was able to manage 82 yards. With four solid games since the Pittsburgh scare, Bierman and the Golden Gophers
had every right to be confident about their chances of winning a conference and national championship heading
into Wisconsin.
The Badgers were not a high-scoring team, nor did they allow teams many touchdowns. On this day, however, the Golden Gophers flexed their muscle and scored 34 points against a defense that had only allowed 50 previously. With the victory over Wisconsin, Minnesota wrapped up its perfect season and first national championship.
Minnesota’s 1934 national title team had three AllAmericans in Butch Larson, Pug Lund and Bill Bevan.
139 | Minnesota Football
National Championships
1935 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Bernie Bierman started his fourth season as the head football coach at Minnesota in 1935. After leading the
Golden Gophers to their first national championship in 1934, expectations ran high for both Bierman and the
team.
While the Golden Gophers were hurt by the graduation of three All-Americans from the 1934 season, three
other players stepped up their play to earn the same honor in 1935. Tackles Ed Widseth and Dick Smith, along
with guard Bud Wilkinson earned All-America honors, while quarterback Babe LeVoir and fullback Sheldon Beise
joined the All-America threesome on the All-Big Ten team.
Minnesota opened the 1935 season with a schedule mirroring the previous season with games against
North Dakota State and Nebraska to start the year. While the outcome was ultimately the same with the Golden
Gophers netting two victories, the offensive production was not quite as stunning. After defeating NDSU 266, Minnesota traveled to Lincoln, Neb., to take on the Cornhuskers.
Nebraska showed improvement from the previous season when the Golden Gophers rolled over them 200. Minnesota headed into the second quarter trailing 7-6, but was able to put another touchdown on the board
before the half to lead 12-7. Nebraska’s defense was outstanding the remainder of the game and did not allow
the Golden Gophers another touchdown. The Minnesota defense was just as stellar, however, and the Golden
Gophers walked away from Lincoln with a 12-7 victory.
While Minnesota’s offense was not putting up the same numbers as 1934, the Golden Gopher defense remained just as stifling. Against Nebraska the defense allowed only five first downs and 110 yards, so it was
no surprise when Tulane ran into the same brick wall the next weekend in Minneapolis.
The visitors from Louisiana could do nothing right against Minnesota’s superior defense, which held
them to a mere 60 yards for the game. Minnesota’s offense was still sputtering, however, as it managed only
183 total yards, all of them on the ground. The Golden Gophers beat Tulane soundly by a score of 20-0, but there
was a bit of concern surrounding offensive production heading into the Northwestern game.
The last time the Golden Gophers played Northwestern was in 1933 when the two teams battled to a 00 tie. The result in 1935 was much the same and after three quarters Minnesota held a meager 14-13 lead.
Northwestern threatened to move into scoring position late in the fourth quarter, but Wilkinson intercepted a
Wildcat pass and returned it to the Northwestern 15-yard line. The Golden Gophers went on to score a touchdown and earn a hard-fought 21-13 win.
If there was any concern over the status of Golden Gopher football after the Northwestern game, Bierman’s squad was quick to put it to rest. The Northwestern game was the turning point for Minnesota.
After Northwestern, the Golden Gophers went on to pound opponents by a total score of 115-20 and Beise
scored five of his seven touchdowns for the season in those four games. The Minnesota offense seemed to be
back on track, but it was tested one last time against the University of Iowa.
The Iowa game held a bit more importance for Minnesota than it had in years past. After the 1934 game
in which Minnesota had knocked Iowa’s star running back Ozzie Simmons out of the game, Iowa fans were livid
and talks of post game mobs buzzed throughout Iowa City. Governor Clyde Herring expressed the same emotion and said, “If the officials stand for any rough tactics like Minnesota used last year, I’m sure the crowd
won’t.”
This caused some concern for Minnesotans and Governor Floyd Olson. In attempt to cool tempers on both
sides, Olson bet a prize Minnesota hog against a prize Iowa hog as a friendly gesture. So began the tradition
of “Floyd of Rosedale,” with the Golden Gophers winning a clean, hard-fought game 13-6 and Olson earning
himself a prize Iowa hog.
Minnesota cruised through the remainder of its schedule, beating Michigan, 40-0, and Wisconsin, 337. Once again the Golden Gophers had wrapped up an undefeated season and also a national championship
by beating the Badgers.
140 | Minnesota Football
Minnesota’s 1935 national title team had three AllAmericans in Bud Wilkinson, Dick Smith and Ed
Widseth.
National Championships
1936 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Prior to the 1936 football season, the Minnesota football team had gone 24 games without a loss and won backto-back national titles in both 1934 and 1935. Needless to say, a national championship trend had caught on at
the U of M, so the goals for 1936 proved to be no different.
What was going to be different about the 1936 season was the level of competition that the Maroon and Gold
would face. Instead of beating up on smaller schools in non-conference games, Head Coach Bernie Bierman added
two tough games to the schedule. Rather than playing North Dakota State and Tulane, the Golden Gophers would
travel to the University of Washington to take on the fifth-ranked Huskies, and then the University of Texas at
home. The tough schedule combined with previous struggles the Golden Gophers had experienced against Northwestern and Nebraska, appeared to present a challenge for the two-time national champions.
Minnesota was set to open the 1936 season against Washington in Seattle, but it was a game that almost
did not happen.
The Golden Gophers boarded the train in Minneapolis on Tuesday of that week for a four-day trip to the Pacific Northwest. Coach Bierman scheduled two practices along the way, one in Miles City, Mont., and one in
Spokane, Wash., but it was a one-night stay in Missoula, Mont., that almost cost Minnesota its chance with the
Huskies.
Asleep in the Florence Hotel in Missoula, the Golden Gophers were forced to wake up around 3 a.m. after
it was discovered the building was on fire. The fire destroyed most of the hotel, forcing the team to return to
the train for the remainder of the evening. Luckily, nobody was hurt in the disaster.
Once in Seattle, as expected, the game proved a tough one for Minnesota. The stadium was packed with
40,000 Washington fans cheering for the local team. The Huskies tied the Golden Gophers, 7-7, in the third quarter, but to no avail.
The play of Minnesota’s Bud Wilkinson and Julian Alfonse proved too much for Washington. Wilkinson knocked
down several Washington passes and kicked two extra points before catching a 60-yard pass to put the Golden
Gophers in scoring position in the fourth quarter. Alfonse almost single-handedly shut down the Husky offense as
he intercepted three passes at the goal line and led Minnesota’s ground attack. As a result, Minnesota’s winstreak remained in tact as they defeated Washington 14-7.
After narrowly escaping from Seattle with a victory, the Golden Gophers returned home to take on Nebraska
the following week. With a grueling trip behind them and an improved Cornhusker team on the field, Minnesota
had a difficult time with the second game of the year as well. Nebraska put up a valiant fight, but the Golden
Gopher defense foiled the Cornhuskers who could not find the end zone in a 7-0 Minnesota win.
The first two games of the season had threatened Minnesota’s win streak, but the next two games left no
doubt why the Golden Gophers were the reigning two-time defending national champions. Minnesota romped over
Purdue 33-0, and handed Michigan a 26-0 loss to bring home the Little Brown Jug for the third year in a row.
The two solid victories against Michigan and Purdue led into another huge game for the Golden Gophers at
Northwestern. Northwestern was highly-ranked in the national polls and it appeared as if this game would determine the Big Ten and possibly the national champion.
Game day conditions were less than ideal as wind and rain persisted throughout the game, hindering ball
movement by both teams. Neither team made a serious threat to score in the first half and all statistics were virtually even. The scoreless battle continued until the fourth quarter.
The Wildcats scored at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but failed to convert the extra point attempt. Minnesota put together three furious drives, all edging inside Northwestern’s 20-yard line. The Golden Gophers were
on the brink of defeat for the first time in 28 games. The Maroon and Gold saw their last chance slip away as a
fourth down pass into the end zone was batted away with less than six minutes left. Minnesota’s win streak was
over. Northwestern dealt the Golden Gophers their first defeat in three years.
Minnesota came out of the Northwestern game with something to prove. They did just that. The Golden Gophers ripped through Iowa, 52-0, to bring home Floyd of Rosedale for the second consecutive time. They also
crushed Texas, 47-19, and finished off the season against Wisconsin with a 24-0 victory.
Amazingly enough, even with a loss and no Big Ten Conference title, Minnesota was still voted the 1936 national champion. The Golden Gophers may have lost to Northwestern, but allowed only two other opponents to
score. The thorough dominance Minnesota had demonstrated earned them an unprecedented third straight national championship.
Bernie Bierman led Minnesota to its third
straight natinal title in 1936.
141 | Minnesota Football
National Championships
1940 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
After three straight national championships from 1934-36, the University of Minnesota suffered its first losing season under legendary coach Bernie Bierman in 1939 when it finished 3-4-1. The experience proved
a humbling one for the Golden Gophers who were not accustomed to losing and the result was unpredictable. Minnesota rallied from a mediocre season to win its fourth national championship in 1940.
The Golden Gopher offense was highlighted by the dynamic running tandem of George Franck and
Bruce Smith who, together, combined to score over 60 percent of the touchdowns for the Maroon and Gold.
Smith starred by scoring winning touchdowns on three separate occasions, while Franck was named an AllAmerican at the conclusion of the season — highlighted by his four touchdowns against the University of
Iowa.
Before Minnesota could face a Big Ten opponent, they had to battle with such highly-touted non-conference teams as Washington and Nebraska. Fortunately for the Golden Gophers, both games were at Memorial Stadium.
Heading into the 1940 season, Minnesota had never lost to Washington. The Huskies were ready to
change that. Though Minnesota was outplayed in nearly every offensive category, a combination of outstanding kick returns and tough defense allowed the Golden Gophers to squeak by 19-14.
The Golden Gophers were never supposed to get by the Huskies and defeating Nebraska the following
weekend seemed even more unlikely. Nebraska knew about the outstanding two-touchdown performance
Franck displayed against Washington. Minnesota would have little chance if the Cornhuskers could shut
down the running game.
Nebraska’s game plan worked wonders on Franck and Smith. What they had not counted on was the
superb play of William Daley and William Johnson, who gained nearly 300 yards on the ground for the Golden
Gophers. Minnesota’s defense once again showed it was golden as it held Nebraska to only 25 yards on the
ground. This took the Cornhuskers out of their game and vaulted Minnesota to a 13-7 victory.
Minnesota kept up its streak of close games when it defeated Ohio State 13-7. The Golden Gophers
were soundly beaten on paper, and most likely would have been beaten on the scoreboard had it not been
for the stellar play of Smith and his two touchdowns.
The next week, Franck finally broke open the Minnesota offense with his four touchdown performance
in the Golden Gophers’ 34-6 drubbing of Iowa. The celebration would not last long, however, as Minnesota
next faced Northwestern — a team that had beaten the Golden Gophers for two straight seasons.
The way Minnesota was playing, Northwestern did not figure to be an overly difficult opponent. They
were much improved, however, and the Golden Gopher — Wildcat game had a tradition of being battles
to the end. From 1932 to 1949, no Minnesota — Northwestern game was ever decided by more than a single touchdown. The same held true in 1940 as the Golden Gophers edged out Northwestern 13-12. Were it
not for two missed point-after attempts by the Wildcats, Minnesota’s dream season may have been over.
If college football fans missed the Northwestern game, the game against Michigan proved to be a near
carbon copy. Minnesota won, 7-6, once again as a result of a missed point-after attempt. Smith proved to
be a major factor in the game as he gained 116 of Minnesota’s 205 total yards and scored the lone Golden
Gopher touchdown.
After winning two very close games against two quality Big Ten opponents, Minnesota headed into the
final two games of the season excited about its chances of bringing a national championship back to Minnesota after a three-year absence. To do so, they would have to get by Purdue and Wisconsin. Neither team
proved to be a match for the Golden Gophers as they beat Purdue 33-6, before defeating Wisconsin in the
final game of the season, 22-13, to win their fourth national championship in seven years.
142 | Minnesota Football
George “Sonny” Franck was an All-American in
1940.
National Championships
1941 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
After returning to the national spotlight in 1940, expectations for the 1941 Golden Gophers were high once again. On
top of an already difficult Big Ten schedule, Minnesota had to go to battle once again with national powers Nebraska
and Washington. But talk of another title flowed freely throughout Memorial Stadium.
The real superstar, and the key to Minnesota’s national title hopes, proved to be Bruce Smith. While Smith was
only the third leading rusher on the team, his outstanding play and attitude on the field earned him widespread recognition. He not only earned All-Big Ten and All-America status, but also became Minnesota’s first and only player to ever
win the Heisman Trophy. While Smith’s individual accomplishments were among the greatest in Minnesota history, the
fight that the Golden Gophers put up during the 1941 season was every bit as exciting.
Minnesota opened the 1941 campaign against Washington in Seattle. The Huskies had established themselves
as a dominant force, and games between the two teams traditionally proved to be very close.
This season’s match-up was to be more of the same. The Golden Gophers managed only 213 yards on the ground,
189 of them between Smith and Bill Daley. In the end it was the Minnesota defense who prevailed, smothering its opponent time after time as the Maroon and Gold escaped from Seattle with a 14-6 victory.
Minnesota opened its Big Ten schedule with the conference doormat, Illinois. As expected, the Golden Gophers
rolled over the Orange and Blue 34-6. It proved to be a good preparatory game before another non-conference tilt
against Pittsburgh.
Minnesota had not played Pittsburgh since the Golden Gophers won their first national championship in 1934.
The Panthers gave Minnesota everything they wanted and more in 1934, but 1941 proved to be a different story. Minnesota dominated the Panthers in every aspect of the game. Despite fumbling the ball away four times, the offense
racked up 39 points, while the defense stood strong by intercepting two passes and not allowing the Panthers a taste
of the end zone.
After the Pittsburgh game, the Maroon and Gold headed into the meat of its schedule against Michigan, Northwestern, Nebraska, and Iowa. It was clear that if the Golden Gophers wanted to repeat as national champions that
this stretch of the schedule would determine just how good the team truly was.
Michigan and Northwestern appeared to be the two greatest threats to Minnesota’s title hopes. Both teams had
established themselves among the best in the conference and historically had given Minnesota fits. History was on
Minnesota’s side, however, as they had emerged with victories in almost every close game in the past 10 seasons.
Michigan was looking to rain on Minnesota’s national championship parade after the Golden Gophers had defeated them on Bruce Smith’s lastminute touchdown the previous season. Michigan was able to contain Smith and
Daley reasonably well, but in the end the Wolverine offense could not beat Minnesota’s defense and the Golden Gophers squeaked out a 7-0 victory.
Northwestern wanted revenge much the same as Michigan since Minnesota had come away with a one point victory the previous season. Northwestern had luck on its side as Smith was injured and unable to carry the ball for the
Golden Gophers. It appeared as if the elements were in line for the Wildcats to dethrone the reigning national champions. It was not to be however. Without Smith, Bud Higgins stepped up his game to gain 96 yards for the Golden Gophers and lead them to another exciting one point win over Northwestern, 8-7.
Minnesotans were somewhat concerned with their chances to win without Smith on the field. Against Iowa Head
Coach Bernie Bierman chose to sit Smith out and not risk further injuring his knee. After one quarter, the Golden Gophers had not gained a single yard on the ground. Smith realized that if Minnesota was to win another championship
he had to contribute. After convincing coach Bierman to put him in the game, Smith put the Golden Gophers in position to score three touchdowns. While Smith did not gain a large number of yards, he had helped to keep the Minnesota
championship hopes alive.
The Golden Gophers closed out their season playing the University of Wisconsin. For the fifth time in eight years,
Minnesota beat the Badgers to end the season and wrap up a national championship, making Bernie Bierman the winningest coach in school history.
Bruce Smith won the Heisman Trophy and was a
first team All-American in 1941.
Dick Wildung was named a first team All-American in 1941.
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National Championships
1960 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
The 1960-61 athletic season proved to be one of the most productive ever for the University of Minnesota Athletics Department. Swimmer Steve Jackman won the NCAA 100-yard freestyle while setting the American record,
and the hockey team placed third at the NCAA Tournament. The crowning achievements, however, were the two
national championships the school won. Baseball won its second national title in four years, while the Minnesota football team returned to national prominence by winning its sixth national title.
Murray Warmath entered his seventh season as the Minnesota head football coach on the heels of three
consecutive losing seasons.
Expectations to start the season were not very high as the Golden Gophers were not ranked by a single news
service. To add insult to pre-season injury, Minnesota lost to the alumni squad 19-7. The outlook for the 1960
season did not appear to be a bright one.
The Golden Gophers opened the season against Nebraska, a game which virtually no one gave Minnesota
a chance to win. Minnesota surprised everyone, thanks to strong performances by All-America lineman Tom
Brown and quarterback Sandy Stephens. Stephens completed 5-of-6 pass attempts and kept Nebraska pinned
deep by averaging 40.1 yards per punt on seven boots.
Minnesota’s 26-14 win over Nebraska did not quiet doubters in the least and was considered a fluke. The
Golden Gophers headed into the Big Ten schedule with something to prove.
Minnesota opened the Big Ten season with an impressive 42-0 rout of Indiana. Minnesota’s offense sputtered in the first three quarters, but exploded for four touchdowns in the final quarter — two within 60 seconds
of each other.
The Golden Gophers next looked to a Northwestern team which had beaten them in each of the previous
two years. It looked to be a good challenge for Warmath’s undefeated team, especially since they had to contend with Northwestern’s outstanding quarterback, Dick Thornton. Minnesota’s offense stole the show the week
before, and now it was the defense’s turn to star against Northwestern. Tom Brown repeatedly leveled Thornton
on rushing attacks and held him to minus-14 net yards rushing. When Brown was not stopping Thornton on the
ground, he was forcing him into poor passing decisions as the U of M came away with a 7-0 victory over the Wildcats.
The Golden Gophers established their defense as among the toughest in the conference, but against Illinois the Golden Gophers flip-flopped positions and they took an outstanding offensive performance to wrap up
the game. Stephens starred by scoring all three Minnesota touchdowns en route to a 21-10 win. Minnesota realized that they must play consistently on the offensive side of the ball in order to keep winning.
Warmath managed to get more consistency out of his offense the next three games, while the defense continued to stifle opponents. The Golden Gophers beat Michigan, 10-0, then went on to defeat Kansas State and
Iowa, 48-7 and 27-10, respectively. Minnesota appeared to be rolling with only two games remaining in the
regular season.
The Purdue Boilermakers were among the worst teams in the conference in 1960 and looked to pose little
problem for the seemingly unstoppable Golden Gophers. Minnesota showed flashes of the alumni game, however, and was shocked 23-14 at Memorial Stadium. The loss was huge. It vaulted Iowa into first place in the major
polls, and put Minnesota in a tie for first in the Big Ten. The Golden Gophers had a must-win game against Wisconsin to end the season.
The Badgers were also a fairly weak team, but there would be no repeat upset over the Golden Gophers in
the final game of the season as Minnesota cruised to a 26-7 victory. Minnesota’s win, coupled with an 8-1
record, earned them enough votes to take over first place from Iowa in both the final AP and UPI polls. The
Golden Gophers had earned their sixth national championship and first-ever trip to the Rose Bowl in the process.
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Tom Brown won the Outland Trophy and was a first
team All-American in 1960.
Rivalry Trophies
LITTLE BROWN JUG
MICHIGAN (66)
Minnesota vs. Michigan
1909
1910
1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1926
1929
1930
1931
1932
1943
1944
1945
The story of “The Little Brown Jug,” neither little nor brown, began at the turn of the
century. The fabled “point-a-minute” Michigan football squads, coached by Fielding
Yost, were destroying everyone in the nation, and had won 28 straight games heading
into Minneapolis in 1903.
The pregame revelry pulsed through the campus. Minnesota had one of its best
teams in school history and expected to give Yost’s squad a run for their money. Before the game, students paraded across the field with various painted livestock, while
fans filtered into the stadium from a constant stream of arriving streetcars. The 20,000
fans, positioned in bleachers, as well as atop trees and telephone poles, remained
civil until the Gophers scored a second-half touchdown that tied the score at 6-6. At this point, fans stormed the field in
celebration, causing pandemonium so great that the game had to be called with two minutes remaining on the clock.
On the morning following the contest, Minnesota custodian Oscar Munson carried an earthenware water jug to the
office of L. J. Cooke, head of the athletics department. Munson pronounced in a heavy Scandinavian accent, “Jost left his
yug.” Still giddy from the tie, they decided to keep the prize, and painted on its side “Michigan Jug - Captured by Oscar,
October 31, 1903,” and the score, “Minnesota 6, Michigan 6.” The Minnesota score appeared comically “as big as a house,”
dwarfing the Michigan score beside it. Yost sent a letter asking Minnesota to return the jug. Cooke wrote back “if you want
it, you’ll have to win it.”
The two teams didn’t play again until 1909. Michigan won the game that year, and Minnesota dutifully returned the jug.
In 1910, Michigan left the conference, and Minnesota didn’t have a chance to win it back until 1919. That year the Gophers,
led by their star Arnie Oss, stormed into Ann Arbor and pounded the Wolverines 34-7 on their own Ferry Field. When Minnesota
asked for the symbolic trophy at the end of the game, their rivals couldn’t find it. But the Gopher players persisted, and Wolverine equipment man Henry Hatch came up with it after a short time, saying that he found it “overgrown behind a clump of shrubbery near the gym.” Later, Minnesota historians said, “…but most likely it was found in a trophy case inside the gymnasium,
easily dusted off and proudly brought back to Minnesota.”
Cooke took out his paint brush again to paint that year’s result. In the end, his two artistic attempts had taken up
the whole surface of the five gallon jug, so when Michigan took it back the next year, the two schools decided to give the
entire jug a colorful gloss. Now, the results of 86 games — including two in one season (1926) are embossed on on its sides:
66 won by Michigan, 22 by Minnesota, and three ties. Due to the Big Ten’s unbalanced schedule, Minnesota and Michigan
did not face each other in either 1999 or 2000, breaking a consecutive streak of annual contests that dated back to the
1929 season.
After a 20-year absence, Minnesota returned the jug to its original home with a last-second victory over Michigan in
2005 in Ann Arbor. Following a 61-yard run by Gary Russell with just over a minute remaining, Jason Giannini hit a 30-yard
field goal as time expired, giving the Gophers the 23-20 victory. In jubilation of their first win over the Wolverines since 1986,
the Gopher players stormed the Michigan sideline to secure the prodigious prize.
Cooke once mused on the strange power within the stonewear crock, “I sometimes think that the jug has been filled
with spirits, not alcoholic, but the disembodied spirits of the countless players who have fought for it on the gridiron...”
In many ways, the jug represents the history of college football. It overflows with historic battles for national and conference championships, and may indeed be filled with the spirits of gridiron men who went on to win Heisman Trophies and
Hall of Fame honors. It is the most famous of all college rivalry trophies, and no other inanimate object comes close to the
aura of tradition like the Little Brown Jug.
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MINNESOTA (22)
1919
1927
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1953
1956
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1961
1962
1963
1965
1967
1977
1986
2005
TIES (3)
1903
1933
1950
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Rivalry Trophies
FLOYD OF ROSEDALE
IOWA (34)
Minnesota vs. Iowa
1939
1945
1947
1950
1953
1955
1956
1957
1958
The states of Minnesota and Iowa battle it out every year in college
football, when their teams face each other in one of the most emotional rivalries in the country. The winner of the game earns the
right to keep the bronze statue of a pig called “Floyd of Rosedale.”
The year was 1935, and emotions were running hot heading
into the Minnesota-Iowa game. Bernie Bierman’s Gophers were 50, and Ossie Solem’s Hawkeyes were 4-0-1. Iowa had recently been
reinstated to eligibility following a suspension for slush-fund violations, a suspension that had been ardently supported by a Minnesota representative. To make matters worse, Iowa fans
still remembered the contest from the year before, when Minnesota players had roughed up Hawkeye star Ozzie Simmons
so badly that he had to leave the game because of injuries.
The game in 1935 was at Iowa, and the host state had not forgotten either of the incidents. Iowa Governor Clyde Herring incited the fans and joined in the bitter feelings toward the state to the north and its football squad by saying, “If the
officials stand for any rough tactics like Minnesota used last year, I’m sure the crowd won’t.”
Greatly alarmed, Minnesota’s Governor Floyd Olson tried to cool the hot heads of fans on both sides of the border with
his telegrammed answer to Herring. “Minnesota folks are excited over your statement about Iowa crowds lynching the Minnesota football team. I have assured them you are law abiding gentlemen and are only trying to get our goat...I will bet you
a Minnesota prize hog against an Iowa prize hog that Minnesota wins.”
The diplomatic tactic eased the tension, and the game was a hard-fought, but cleanly played, 13-6 Minnesota victory. More importantly, no mob of angry fans got involved in any postgame, extracurricular activity. The Golden Gophers
brought home “Floyd of Rosedale,” an award-winning prize pig which had been donated by Allen Loomis, the owner of
Rosedale Farms near Fort Dodge, Iowa, and named after the Minnesota governor.
A few days later, Governor Herring collected Floyd and personally walked him into Governor Olson’s carpeted office.
About the same time, news surfaced that an Iowa fan had sworn out a warrant charging Herring with gambling. Olson goodnaturedly offered asylum, but Herring declined. “I might have to go home and write out a pardon for myself,” Herring joked.
Governor Olson later offered Floyd up as the grand prize in a state-wide essay-writing contest, which was won by 14year old Robert Jones. Jones later sold the hog to the U of M. A year later, the University sold Floyd to J.B. Gjerdrum, a breeder
who lived near Mabel, Minn., on the Iowa-Minnesota border, for “about $50” according to Gjerdrum. Sadly, in a death most
unbefitting a figure of such stature, Floyd passed on to that great pigpen in the sky. As Gjerdrum noted, “We had him about
a year. There was hog cholera around…One day he just leaned up against a straw pile and died.”
The spirit of good sportsmanship embodied by Floyd lives on in the form of a 15 1/2-inch high, 21-inch long bronze
statue of the prize hog. The sculpture was commissioned by Governor Olson and created by Charles Brioschi, a St. Paul artist.
Every year, since 1935, these two border-state rivals have fought for the right to pen the bronze pig in their own trophy case. During that span, Minnesota has won Floyd 39 times, Iowa has won 34, and there have been two ties. From 1983
to 2000, Minnesota and Iowa saved each other for the most important and emotional season finale slot. Every college football season, Minnesota and Iowa fight for “Floyd of Rosedale,” a symbol of how interstate tension can be averted through
athletic competition.
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1959
1963
1968
1976
1977
1982
1983
1985
1986
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1988
1991
1993
1994
1995
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1997
2001
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2003
2004
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2007
2008
2009
MINNESOTA (39)
1935
1936
1937
1938
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1946
1948
1949
1952
1954
1960
1961
1962
1964
1965
1966
TIES (2)
1951
1970
1967
1969
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1978
1979
1980
1981
1984
1989
1990
1992
1998
1999
2000
2006
Rivalry Trophies
PAUL BUNYAN’S AXE
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin
At 119 games and counting, the series between Minnesota and Wisconsin
ranks as the longest in Division 1-A football; and “Paul Bunyan’s Axe” has the
history of one of college football’s fiercest rivalries emblazoned on its six-foot
long handle. The first game in the series, a 63-0 Gopher victory in 1890, is
printed on the handle near the axe’s head. The results of every successive game
line the handle in red ink. There have been so many games that the scores
scroll up and down the width of both sides of the handle, and school officials
have now resorted to writing scores on the narrow edges of the six-foot shaft.
By 1930, “Paul Bunyan’s Axe” wasn’t even created, although the rivalry
had already reached feverish levels. The 1906 game was canceled by President
Theodore Roosevelt, who had decided to cool off heated college football rivalries, because of injuries and deaths on the field. In 1914, Minnesota faced the
Badgers for the Gophers’ first Homecoming game; likewise, Wisconsin hosted
Minnesota for the Badgers’ first in 1919. Between the years 1923 and 1925,
the teams battled to three straight ties.
To symbolically capture the amazing atmosphere of the annual matchup, Dr. R.B. Fouch of Minneapolis fashioned a bacon slab out of black walnut to serve as the traveling trophy that he hoped
would compare to the well-known “Little Brown Jug,” which Minnesota and Michigan played for every year. The “Slab of
Bacon,” first played for in 1930, had a football carved on top inscribed with an “M” or “W”, depending on how you held
it. The idea was that the winning team would “bring home the bacon.”
But in the early ’40s, the Slab of Bacon became the “Missing Slab of Bacon.” Peg Watrous, who was the president
of Wisconsin women students at the time, relates that she and her counterpart from Minnesota were to have a symbolic
exchange after the game, whereby the trophy would be awarded to the winning team. Minnesota won, but in characteristic fashion, a postgame melee broke out on the field, with students and spectators running crazy over the field. Watrous
couldn’t find her counterpart, and was left “holding the bacon,” as it were. “I have no memory of what happened after
that…The whole thing was a dud, as I feared it would be,” Watrous remembered good-humoredly, “and someone in charge
probably hid the bacon.”
But the two teams had to play for something, so in 1948 the Wisconsin W Club instituted “Paul Bunyan’s Axe” as a
trophy more befitting the grand rivalry between the two schools. The annual battles have survived so long that in the ’60s
the teams started to print the games’ final scores smaller and smaller, scrunching the letters in order to avoid reaching
the end of the axe’s shaft. But the series continued to roll, and the last game to be painted on the broad face of the handle was in 1980. The subsequent games appear on the narrow side of the handle.
The Slab of Bacon was back in the news in the summer of 1994, when the long-lost trophy was found after a Camp
Randall Stadium storage room was cleaned out. Wisconsin officials estimated that it had been missing since 1945; yet
the scores of every Wisconsin-Minnesota game
from 1930-70 were printed on the back of the slab.
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WISCONSIN (35)
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MINNESOTA (24)
1948
1949
1955
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1963
1965
1967
1968
1969
1971
1972
1973
1975
1977
1984
1985
1986
1987
1989
1990
1993
1994
2001
2003
TIES (3)
1952
1953
1956
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Rivalry Trophies
GOVERNOR’S VICTORY BELL
PENN STATE (7)
Minnesota vs. Penn State
1993
1994
Like Floyd of Rosedale, Minnesota’s fourth and most recent traditional game trophy was founded by a pair of state governors.
Then-acting Governor Mark Singel of Pennsylvania and former Governor Arne
Carlson of Minnesota established the Governor’s Victory Bell on Sept. 4, 1993, the
date of the first Minnesota-Penn State game. The contest, which took place at
Beaver Stadium on the Penn State campus, not only marked the first game between the two teams, but also signified the inaugural Big Ten game for the Nittany Lions.
“As the Nittany Lions’ initial conference opponent, Minnesota always will
occupy a special place in Penn State football history, and we think it is appropriate to mark the occasion in this distinctive fashion,” said Singel in 1993. “Governor Robert Casey was an early supporter of Penn State’s move to the Big Ten
Conference, and I know he looks forward to future conference games involving
the Nittany Lions.”
“Big Ten athletics has been a tremendously positive experience in the life of our state,” said Carlson. “Minnesota’s
matchup against Penn State is a historic welcome to a school that will further enrich that experience for all of us. This trophy marks a very special occasion, and will allow us to remember it for years to come.”
An artists’ conception of the Governor’s Victory Bell was presented by Singel and Carlson prior to the kickoff of that 1993
game, which Penn State won 38-20. The design of the trophy is a brass bell bearing the medallion of the Big Ten Conference,
suspended from a wooden frame. At the top of the frame is a plaque which features the state seals of Minnesota and Pennsylvania, along with the following inscription:
Governor’s Victory Bell
Presented annually to the winner of the Penn State-Minnesota football game
Established September 4, 1993
Governor Robert Casey, Pennsylvania
Governor Arne Carlson, Minnesota
At the bottom of the base, the Minnesota and Penn State athletics logos appear, along with individual brass plates for
inscription of the scores of the games between the two teams.
After a two year hiatus between 1995-96, the battle for the Governor’s Victory Bell returned in 1997 when Penn State
earned a hard-fought 16-15 victory at Beaver Stadium. The 1998 game returned to the Metrodome for only the second time
in the short history of the Bell, where the Nittany Lions earned a 27-17 win. Minnesota took the Victory Bell home for the first
time in 1999 when the Golden Gophers scored a historic 24-23 upset over the second-ranked Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. In 2000, the Golden Gophers were again victorious, winning 25-16 at the Metrodome.
The Nittany Lions and Golden Gophers didn’t meet in 2001 and 2002 and when the series renewed in 2003, the Gophers
earned the right to keep the Bell with a 20-14 win in Happy Valley. Penn State claimed the bell for the first time in six years
with their 44-14 win over Minnesota in 2005 and retained it with a 28-27 overtime win over the Gophers in the Metrodome
during the 2006 season. After a two-year hiatus, the series resumed in 2009 with a 20-0 Penn State victory in Happy Valley.
The addition of the Governor’s Victory Bell to the Golden Gophers’ list of traditional trophy games means that Minnesota
has four active “trophy” rivalries on its schedule, more than any other college football program in the country.
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MINNESOTA (4)
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Retired Numbers
72
BRONKO NAGURSKI
Number retired: Oct. 27, 1979
NAGURSKI
54
BRUCE SMITH
Number retired: June 27, 1977
SMITH
10
PAUL GIEL
Number retired: Sept. 24, 1991
GIEL
15
SANDY STEPHENS
Jersey retired: Nov. 18, 2000
STEPHENS
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All-Time Letterwinners
A
Aas, Oliver S........................1921-23
Abbott, Howard T. .................1886-88
Abdul-Khaliq, Asad ...............2000-03
Abrahamson, John Paul ..............1977
Abramson, George N. ............1922-24
Acromite, Gary M..................1975,’77
Adams, Charles E. ................1893-95
Adams, Daniel Edward ..........1971-73
Adams, John W............................1881
Adams, Rick................................1988
Addison Jr., Terry H. ...............1968-69
Adzick, George N....................1974-76
Ainslie, Joseph.......................2003-06
Akbar, Ogunseye ....................1993-96
Akinwale, Akeem ...............1999, 2001
Akre, Earle “Skeeter”.............1988-90
Albert, Michael............................2000
Albrecht, Jon..........................1995-98
Alden, Charles H. ........................1885
Aldenderfer, F. Wray.....................1914
Alderson, Timothy ..................1970-72
Aldworth, Donald ...................1911-13
Aldworth, William R. ..............1942-44
Alfonse, Julius .................1933-34,’36
Alford, Dominic......................2007-09
Allen, Bryant ...............................2009
Allen, Edmund P. .........................1886
Allen, Neel .............................2005-07
Allison, Ben.................................1925
Allison, Robert Mark....................1978
Almer, Robert A......................1951-52
Almquist, Harold V.................1925-27
Anderle, Matt.....................1998-2001
Anderson Jr., Chester L. .........1964-66
Anderson, Clifford F. ..............1941-42
Anderson, Clifford H....................1925
Anderson, James Delatus............1978
Anderson, Mark “Bud” ................1982
Anderson, Melvin A. ...............1983-86
Anderson, Melvin J. ...............1970-71
Anderson, Norman L....................1956
Anderson, Parker O. ...................1916
Anderson, Paul ......................1985-87
Anderson, Richard L. .............1951-52
Anderson, Robert C. ...................1983
Anderson, Ronald L. ..............1969-70
Anderson, Selmer A. ....................1934
Anderson, Toby ...............1991, ’94-95
Andrist, Vic .................................1916
Andrus, Clint .........................1952-54
Anhorn, Jeffrey G. ............1976-77,’79
Annexstad, Scott G......................1983
Annis, Gerald M. ....................1959-60
Anonsen, Richard E. .............1947-49
Antil, Raymond J....................1934-36
Apmann, Elmer................1928-29,’32
Archer, Phil ............................2000-02
Arendsee, Clarence................1925-28
Arntson, Neal A......................1918-21
Artis III, Roger E. ...................1977-78
Ascher, Herman J. ..................1924-26
Ash, Tommie G. .....................1974-75
Atkins, H. William .......................1939
Atkinson, William B.....................1908
Atwell, Chatarius “Tutu” .......1994-97
Atwood, Henry M. ........................1920
Aune, Beyer .......................1899-1901
Avery, Charles B. ...................1943,’46
Avery, Wendell L.....................1977-79
Ayars, Cody (mgr.).......................2004
B
Babcock, John R. ...................1969-71
Bachman, Franklin .....................1954
Bagley, Sidney W. ........................1896
Bahr, Ed .....................................1987
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Bailey, Adam .........................1996-98
Bailey, Donald A. .............1947-48,’51
Bailey, Elmer Francis.............1977-79
Bailey, George R..........................1921
Bailey, Robert E. ....................1969-72
Baker, Michael ............................1988
Bakken, Oliver J. ....................1972-73
Baldauf, Jeff..........................1996-97
Baldridge, David D. ...............1966-67
Ballard, Keith ........................1990-92
Ballentine, James .......................1915
Bandelin, W. J........................1905-07
Banks, Trumaine ...................2003-06
Bankson, Kurt S. .........................1981
Barber, Dominique.................2004-07
Barber, Marion S....................1977-80
Barber, Marion III.............2001,’03-04
Bardwell, Robert L. ................1928-29
Barle, Frank J. .............................1936
Barle, James L. ......................1965-66
Barlow, Gregory Scott ............1975-76
Barnes, Kahlen ....................1996, ’98
Barnhart, Harold ...................1926-29
Barrington, Paul ....................1956-57
Barron, Lazarus ..........................1913
Barron, Micheal P. .......................1971
Bartelt, John H.......................1938-40
Basset, Franklin .........................1882
Basset, Richard E. ......................1963
Baston, Albert P. ....................1914-16
Baston, Fred L.............................1946
Bates, Raymond..........................1936
Baudler, John R. ..........................1966
Baugus, Marvin II “Scooter” 1999-2002
Bauman, Todd C. ........................1972
Baumgartner Jr., C. John .......1951-54
Baumgartner, William .....1940-42,’46
Baumhauer, Greg ........................1991
Baylor, Raymond....................1995-97
Baylor, Valdez E. ....................1982-85
Bean, Jim ..............................1997-98
Beaudoin, Douglas Lee ..........1972-75
Becklin, Arnold R. (mgr.).............1975
Bede, Thomas F. (mgr.) ...............1947
Bedney, Robert J. ...................1966-67
Beiersdorf Sr., Kenneth E.1946,’48-49
Beise, Sheldon.......................1933-35
Belden, George K. ..................1888-93
Belfiori, Phil ..........................1938-39
Bell, Bobby Lee ......................1960-62
Bell, Horace D........................1936-38
Bengtson, Neil M.........................1959
Bengtson, Phillip ...................1932-34
Bennett, Chris J. .........................1982
Bennett, Duane .................2007, 2009
Benson, Paul F. ......................1960-62
Bentley, John...............................1991
Berg, Grant (mgr.).......................2003
Berggren, Paul B. (mgr.) .............1934
Berglund, Brent .....................1988-90
Bergstrom, Chris ...................1995-96
Bergstrom, John A. ......................1967
Bernhagen, John F. ......................1898
Berry, Paul E..........................1929-30
Berry, Warren .............................1987
Berryman, Bruce H. ...............1934-36
Beson, Warren .......................1945-48
Bevan Jr., William A. ..............1963-65
Bevan, J.C. ..................................1934
Bevan, Jerry ................................1966
Bevan, William .....................1933-34
Bicanich, John ............................1942
Bidlake, John ..............................1901
Bienemann, Thomas M. .........1969-70
Bierhaus, Gene M. .................1940-42
Bierman, Alfred C. .................1912-13
Bierman, Bernard W. .............1913-15
Bierman, George H. .....................1917
Bierman, Harlow R. ...............1918-19
Bierman, James M. ................1947-48
Billman, John A. ....................1939-41
Bisbee, Edgar C. .........................1891
Bisch, Steven G. ....................1979-82
Bissel, Stanley H. ........................1895
Bjorklund, Robert J. ...............1938-40
Blackshear, John (mgr.) ..............1983
Blakely, Richard..........................1955
Blakely, Robert E. ..................1956-57
Blanchard, David ........................1949
Blanchard, Paul L..................1981-83
Blanding, William .......................1882
Blanshan, Alan C. .................1977-79
Blaska, Duane .......................1961-62
Blayne, Terrance ....................1993-95
Bloedel, William ..........................1933
Blom, Alfred J..............................1951
Blumer, Charles ..........................1921
Blustin, Sholly .......................1926-27
Boeckman, Egil .....................1901-03
Boland, Patrick H. .................1930-31
Boles, Albert ..........................1912-15
Bombardier, Ken ....................1955-57
Bomstad, Arlie H. ..................1958-59
Bonner, Brian ..............................1987
Boo Sr., James .......................1950-52
Boren, James ..............................1968
Borst, Richard E..........................1963
Borstad, Richard A. ..............1955-57
Boston Jr., McKinley ...............1965-67
Bourquin, Glenn K. ................1976-79
Bowser, Walter A....................1968-70
Bowsher, Nick (mgr.)...................2001
Braaten, Luke ........................1996-99
Brady Jr., Samuel ........................1974
Brandstrom, R.A. ........................1944
Braun, Herbert D. ........................1944
Breault, Steven J. ..................1976-77
Bredberg, Clark Owen .................1974
Brennan, Howard W. ..............1947-49
Brewer, Jack ......................1999-2001
Brinkhaus, Anthony ...............2004-07
Brixius, Frank J. .....................1958-60
Brixius Jr., “Chip” Frank,.............1991
Brock, Tramaine ..........................2008
Brockmeyer, Winfred..............1928-30
Brody, William .......................2007-08
Bromley, George T........................1909
Brooks, Gann .........................1994-96
Brothen, Robert A........................1967
Brouwer, Jason ......................1987-90
Brower, Ripley B. .........................1889
Brown Jr., Aaron L. .................1963-65
Brown, Andre ..............................2000
Brown, Andrew J. ...................1966-68
Brown, Garrett .......................2006-09
Brown, Harry E.......................1920-21
Brown, Joel ............................1985-88
Brown, Keith E. ......................1975-77
Brown, Terry A. ............................1964
Brown, Thomas E...................1958-60
Browne, Timothy P..................1970-71
Brownell, William K. ..............1928-30
Brownson, Thomas S...................1976
Bruce, Arland ........................1998-99
Bruce, Jason ..........................1986-88
Bruggers, Robert E. ...............1963-65
Bruhn, Earl W. .......................1943-45
Bruhn, Milton ........................1932-34
Brunzell, James .....................1969-70
Brush, Percy P........................1904-05
Brustad, Kenneth (mgr.) .............1964
Bruton, James H..........................1966
Bryant, Anthony ....................1988-90
Bryant, Hubert L ....................1965-67
Buckingham, Edward E...............1956
Buckley, Edward T. ......................1916
Buckner, Richard Jr. “R.J.” ..........2007
Buendorf, Richard.......................1988
Buetow, Barton M. .................1969-71
Buhler, Lawrence A. ...............1936-38
Bultman, Brad ............................2006
Bunders, Chris ......................2008-09
Bunge, Darrel D. ....................1971-73
Burbank, David R........................1892
Burdick, Quentin N. ....................1928
Burdick, Usheer L........................1902
Burg, Erwin .................................1923
Burgan, F. P. ..........................1903-05
Burk, Richard ........................1942-43
Burke, Anthony H. ..................1983-86
Burke, Theodore ..........................1969
Burkholder, David A. ..............1955-57
Burns, Antoine.......................2001-02
Burns, Derek......................1999-2001
Burns, Edward.......................1976-78
Burris, Dennis (D.J.) ..............2007-09
Butler, Robert..............................1919
Butts, Edmund............................1884
Bye, William D. ......................1946-49
Byrne, Frank M. ...........................1974
C
Caiazzo, Stephen D. ....................1972
Cairns, James L. ....................1961-62
Callahan, John B. .................1964-65
Cambrice, Steve ....................1990-92
Cameron, Frank L .......................1898
Campbell, John E. .......................1894
Campbell, John W. .................1961-62
Campbell, Lee .......................2006-09
Campbell, Terrance ...............2002-05
Canakes, Stavros P. .........1950,’52-53
Cannaday, Damien......................2001
Cantieny, Charles P. ....................1919
Capo, Rene ............................1980-82
Cappella, Dennis ...................1991-93
Cappelletti, Geno ..................1952-54
Capron, George H. .......................1906
Capron, Harry T. ..........................1907
Capron, Ralph.............................1910
Cardelli, Glenn W...................1979-82
Carle, Gerald C. ..........................1942
Carey, Brian ................................1999
Carley, Jr., Robert L................1943-44
Carlson, Archie H. .......................1916
Carlson, Carleton L. ....................1957
Carlson, Charles T. .....................1945
Carlson, John ..............................2006
Carlson, John P. .....................1949-51
Carlson, Lawrence Dean........1966-67
Carlson, Mark S. ....................1977-79
Carlson, Robert S. ......................1936
Carpenter, Hayo ..........................2009
Carr, Jeffrey T.........................1977-78
Carr, Jermel.................................1994
Carroll, Jay T. .........................1981-83
Carroll, Paul S.............................1917
Carroll, William R. .................1946-48
Carter, Antonio ......................1990-93
Carter, Dennis .......................1986-87
Carter, James C. ....................1967-69
Carter, Jeremiah ....................2001-02
Carte, Michael ............................2009
Carter, Tyrone ........................1996-99
Carufel, Matt ..............................2009
Case, George...............................1904
Cashman, Timothy J. ...................1962
Castile, Darryl .............................1983
Cates, Thomas V....................1943-46
Cernoch, Mike..........1997, 1999-2000
Chalberg, Mike ...............1991, ’93-95
All-Time Letterwinners
Chambers, Mike ..........................2006
Champlin, George L. ..............1931-33
Chandler, Thomas H. .............1969-71
Charon, Robert L. ........................1958
Cheney, Patrick......................2005-06
Chesnut, Edward T. .....................1907
Chorske, William W................1956-58
Christensen, Daniel P. .................1972
Christensen, Russell R................1944
Christensen, Theodore ................1950
Christian, Edward L. ...................1967
Christiansen, Martin A. .........1937-39
Christison, William R.............1966-69
Christopherson, Joseph P.......1982-85
Cieslewicz, Glen A. ..........1980-82,’84
Clapp, Percy ..........................1923-24
Clare, Louis W........................1970-71
Clark, Eric .............................2003-06
Clarkson, Arthur .........................1934
Clement, Harold ....................1920-21
Coates Jr., Harry J. ................1950-52
Cochran, Darrell ..............1950, 54-55
Cockerham, Billy ...................1997-99
Cockrell, Doyle .......................1991-94
Cohen, Chris ...............................1991
Colberg, Gary J. ...........................1962
Colburn, David W. .......................1965
Cole, Donald A. ......................1920-21
Cole, George E. ...........................1900
Cole, Travis............................2000-01
Coleman, John A. ........................1898
Coleman, Ryan ......................2008-09
Collado, Ryan ........................2007-09
Collias, George J. ........................1949
Collier, Derek D. ..........................1984
Collins, Charles .........................1988
Collins, William .....................1990-91
Collison, Robert .........................1943
Conant, Dale ..............................1986
Condo, Gordon Michael..........1965-67
Conerly Jr., Albert ..................1975-76
Conzemius, Justin .................1992-95
Cook Jr., Ernest C...................1969-71
Cooley, Duran ........................2006-07
Cooper, Chester ...............1978,’80-81
Cooper, Keanon ...........................2009
Cooper, Rafael .......................1994-95
Cooper, Richard Conrad.........1923-25
Copeland, Edmund ................1921-22
Corliss, Harry J. ..........................1888
Cornell, Dennis R. .......................1966
Cornell, Robert J. (mgr.) ..............1969
Costanza, William R. .............1962-64
Couch, Gary M. ......................1984-87
Coughlan, Edward D..............1907-08
Coughlin, Bob........................1989-90
Cox, Robert L. ........................1956-57
Cox, Theodore J. .....................1922-24
Crafts, Leo M. ........................1882-85
Craine, Stephen A..................1973-75
Cranston, John W...................1969-70
Crawford, Richard O. .............1968-70
Crist, Patrick H. ..........................1975
Crockett, William ...................1962-64
Cross, Mark ...........................1994-97
Crumley, William G. (mgr.) ..........1987
Culligan, John M. ........................1918
Cummings, Dennis B. .................1975
Cummings, Pat ...........................1985
Cunningham, Darrell .............1992-93
Cunningham, Steve W. ....1975-77,’79
Cupito, Bryan ........................2003-06
Current, Earl R. .....................1903-06
Current, John ..............................1900
Curry, Craig B........................1969-71
Curtis, E. Nelson ........................1969
Curtis, Michael I. ...................1979-82
Curtis, Michael O...................1967-69
Cutler, Henry C ...........................1893
Cutting, Joseph ....................1904-05
D
Dahl, Elden ................................1954
Dahn, Carl J. (mgr.).....................1957
Dalen, Eric.............................1993-94
Daley, William E. ...................1940-43
Dallafior, Kenneth R. .............1978-81
Dallera, Frank .......................1934-35
Dallman, William M. ..............1963-65
Dalrymple, John S. .................1894-95
Dalrymple, William ................1892-94
Dalton, Donny ........................1996-97
Danahy Jr., Paul A. (mgr.)............1965
Dandridge, Tim ......................2008-09
Daniels, Alex..........................2005-06
Danielsen, E. Robert ...................1946
Danner, J. LeMoyne......................1893
Danovic, Bronko ..........................1939
Darden, Marc A......................1983-84
Dargis, Richard B. .................1950-52
Darkenwald, John F. ...............1967-68
Darkins, Chris .......................1992-95
Daugherty, Bruce ........................1947
Davidson, Martin B. ....................1889
Davidson, Nick A. ........................1981
Davis, Andre ..........................1989-92
Davies, O.N............................1901-04
Davis, Anthony R. ..................1980-82
Davis, Howard L. .........................1981
Davis, Jerome ........................1993-96
Davis, Steven Jr. ....................2005-08
Davis, Trey .............................2008-09
Day, David W..........................1944-45
Day, Eugene ................................1988
Dean, Michael .............................1992
Deaver, C.S. ...........................1892-93
Decker, Eric ...........................2006-09
Deegan, Robert H. .................1959-61
DeGeest, Matt........................2006-07
Delinsky, Dan (mgr.)....................2003
Dellago, Charles S. ................1942-48
Dennerly, James W. ................1931-32
Deppe, Karl E. .............................1945
Desimone, Mark A..................1983-84
Dettman, Spencer .......................1999
Dewey, Rupert C..........................1891
Dickson, Judge A. ..................1959-61
Dietrich, J.W. ...............................1914
Dillner, Mervin C. ..................1930-32
Dilulo, Raymond A. ................1978-79
Dimmy, Keith .........................1997-98
Doan, William C. .........................1906
Dobie, Gilmore ...................1899-1901
Domin, Ryan ...............................2001
Douglas, Omar ......................1991-93
Downing, Lloyd ......................1922-23
Dowzak, Steve W. ........................1975
Doyle, Larry O. .......................1917-18
Dozier, Ukee ...........................2001-04
Drabczak, Mark .....................1988-90
Drescher, Harold .........................1954
Drexler, Daniel P. .........................1963
Drill, David K. ........................1951-52
Drill, Herman E. ..........................1925
Dropp, James M. .........................1966
Duerr, Troy .............................1995-98
Duffy, Ryan .................................2001
Dukowitz, Cory (mgr.)..................2001
Dungy, Anthony......................1974-76
Dunn, Ney ...................................1905
Dunnigan, Merton..................1913-15
Dupree, Tony ...............................2001
Durda, Chester ......................1950-51
Duren Jr., Edward L................1966-67
Dusbabek, Mark E. ................1983-86
Dutrieuille, Duane M..............1983-86
Duvick, David F. ..........................1982
Dvorak, B.A. ................................1920
Dykes, Douglas G. (mgr.).............1963
Dyson, Willie ...............................2006
E
Early, Rishon .........................1993-96
Eastlund, Robert B. ...............1968-70
Eckers, Scott .........................1993-94
Edelman, Robert G. (mgr.) ..........1958
Edelman, Walter E. (mgr.) ...........1954
Edling, Arthur R.....................1948-50
Edwards, Jewhan...................2008-09
Edwards, Keith ......................1977-79
Edwards, Walter W. .........1944,’46,’48
Ehrich, Shawn.............................1992
Ekberg Jr., Carl E.........................1941
Ekberg, David Jerry ................1949-50
Ekberg, Gus A. .......................1918-20
Eklund, C.L. ...........................1916-17
Eklund, Raymond A. ..............1922-23
Elizondo, James ..........................1996
Eller, Carl L............................1961-63
Ellerson, Jared .......................2002-05
Elliott, D. William ..................1946-49
Elliott, Harry L. ......................1946-48
Elmer, Daniel T.......................1936-38
Elton, Burnham T...................1952-54
Elton, Rodney N...........................1964
Emlein, Harold M. ..................1928-29
Emmons, Gregory ........................1973
Enderle, Richard Allyn ...........1966-68
Enga, Richard .......................1960-62
Engebos, Gregory J. ...............1972-74
Engel, Christopher J. ...................1977
Engel, Ronald E. ....................1950-51
Enke, Fred A. .........................1918-20
Erdall, Arthur C. ....................1912-14
Erdall, Leonard T. ........................1909
Erickson, Melvin J. ......................1938
Eskridge, DeLeon ...................2008-09
Eslinger, Greg ........................2002-05
Esser, Lawrence ..........................1950
Eugene, Junior ............................2002
Evans, Byron .........................1996-99
Evans, Doug................................1987
Evans, George W....................1897-99
Evans, Marcus................1986-87, ’89
Evans, Patt............................1989-91
F
Faegre, J.B. .................................1909
Fahnhorst, James J. ...............1978-80
Fahnhorst, Keith V. ................1971-73
Fairchild, Richard A. ...................1956
Falls, Michael ........................1953-55
Farnam, H.E. .........................1908-09
Farnes, Scott A............................1978
Farrow, Lonnie J. .........................1982
Farr, John ...................................1956
Fash, Gil Lawrence......................1973
Farthing Jr., Fred .........................1964
Faue, Jeremy..........................2005-06
Faulk, Darrell B. ....................1983-84
Faunce, Everette G. ..............1946-48
Faust, George J. .....................1936-38
Faust, Paul T..........................1963-65
Fee, Charles W. ...........................1899
Fegan, Elmer T. ...........................1913
Ferguson, Melvin M. ....................1981
Ferm, Robert L. ...........................1945
Filbert, Kenneth W.......................1938
Fink, Thomas A. .....................1967-69
Finlayson, George A.E. ...........1893-97
Fischer, Albert C. ...................1961-62
Fischman, Kenneth Y...................1955
Fisher, Derek..........................1989-92
Fisher, Gordon R. ...................1924-25
Fitch, Robert E.......................1939-42
Fitzpatrick, Dennis ................1976-77
Fitzpatrick, Thomas M.................1979
Fitzpatrick, Renato ............1999-2002
Fix, Nathan (mgr.) .......................2001
Flanagan, Charles G. ..................1891
Fleetwood, Marquel ...............1989-92
Flick, Eugene G......................1940-41
Flinn, Paul A. .........................1915-16
Flugum, Merlin K.........................1962
Flynn, C. Ray ...............................1921
Flynn, John G. ...................1899-1902
Foggie, Fred...........................1988-90
Foggie, Rickey S. ...................1984-87
Folwell, Russell H........................1891
Foote, William W..........................1924
Force, John D. .............................1968
Fors, Erik.....................................1986
Forte, M. Maurice...................1966-68
Foss, William C......................1950-52
Fournier, J.O. ...............................1912
Fowlkes, Chris .......................1992-95
Foxworth, Kenneth C. .......1977-78,’80
Fraley, Justin ........................2001-04
Franck, George H. ..................1938-40
Frank, Leonard ......................1910-11
Frankberg, Mike (mgr.)................2004
Fraser, F.G. ..................................1923
Fredenburg, Neil ....................1991-93
Frederickson, Loel D....................1942
Freeman, Orville L. ......................1939
Freimuth, William I. ...............1933-34
French, Roger W.....................1950-52
Freng, William H. ........................1921
Friberg, Douglas Edward .......1976-78
Fribley, Carl E..............................1921
Frickey, Herman F.............1941-42,’46
Friend, Gerald L. ....................1957-59
Frisbee, Robert M. .................1960-61
Fritz, Eugene M......................1947-48
Fron, Casey M. ...........................1962
Frye, Vern ...................................1954
Fulgham, James N. ................1964-65
Fuller, Vincent M....................1972-75
Fulton, James C. ....................1895-96
Furst, J.F......................................1923
G
Gagne, Verne...............................1943
Gail, Jim......................................1996
Gailord, Eugene “Rocky” .............1985
Gaiters, Chris .......................1987-89
Gallagher, Luke J.........................1922
Gallery, James P.....................1980-83
Ganther, Rod ...............................1993
Gardner, David C. .................1978-79
Garnaas, Wilford B. ...............1941-43
Garner, Bill F. .........................1954-55
Garrido, Gaston...........................1986
Garrison, Lewis......................1991-94
Gary, Mitchell J. .....................1925-27
Gay, Clayton A. ......................1927-28
Gay, Evelyn..................................1922
Gay, Kenneth F. ......................1931-32
Gehring, Perry James .............1956-58
Gehrke, Keith E. ..........................1982
Geier, Jeff ....................................1988
Geist, John W...............................1943
Gelle, Robert D. ...........................1951
George, Kenneth ...................1969-70
Gerow, Theron G. .........................1919
Gerry, Martin H............................1888
Gerths, Everett E. ..................1956-58
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Gerths, Gregory G. .......................1973
Getchman, Gary ..........................1988
Giannini, Jason......................2005-07
Gibbons, Steven F..................1983,’85
Gibson, George F. ...................1926-28
Giel, Paul R. ..........................1951-53
Gilbert, Andre M. ...................1982-83
Gilbert, Holden B.........................1895
Gillen, John H. .............................1920
Gillingham, Gale ...................1964-65
Gilmore Jr., Orville .................1973-74
Gilstad, Arthur ............................1920
Giovinetti, Mike .....................1993-95
Givens Jr., Archie.........................1965
Glanton, Paul ........................1972-74
Glenn, Kerry R........................1981-83
Glime, Luke ...........................1996-97
Glover, Fred S. .......................1898-99
Gmitro, Rudolph. ...................1935-37
Goetz, Ron .............................1986-89
Goldberg, Michael A. .............1969-70
Goldberg, Steven ...................1972-74
Goode, John Paul ...................1885-88
Goode, Ralph O......................1952-54
Gorgos, Paul A. ..........................1960
Gould, George P. ....................1937-39
Gould, Octavius .........................1988
Graef, Sarah (mgr.) .....................2000
Graffunder, Craig W...............1982-84
Graham, Christopher ..................1886
Graham, Malcolm ..................1923-24
Graham, Trevis ..................1997-2000
Graiziger, Robert A.................1942-45
Grandas, Brody ...........................2006
Grant, Harry P. “Bud” ............1946-49
Grant, Kevin ..........................1989-90
Grant, Ryan.................................2009
Granum, Robert C. ......................1943
Grate, Tim..............................1996-98
Gray, MarQueis............................2009
Gray, Roger W..............................1902
Greeley, James Wells..............1973-74
Green, Brandon .....................2008-09
Green, Ralph ........................1993, ’95
Greene, Alfred B. .........................1923
Gregory, Duane O. ......................1980
Gregory, Richard A.................1949-51
Grevich, Mel ................................1946
Grevious, Todd ............................1994
Grewing, Fritz L. ..........................1939
Griffin, Clorenzo ................1998-2000
Griffin, Gerald J. ....................1931-32
Groene, Adam (mgr.)...................2000
Grose, Frederick H. ................1922-23
Gross, Louis...........................1922-24
Gross, Philip ...............................1929
Gruening, Preston..............1999-2002
Gruye, Ralph E. ...........................1919
Guentzel, John.............................1993
Guldin, Scott D. .....................1984-87
Gullickson, Oscar ........................1944
Gunderson, Jeffrey P. .............1971-73
Guthrie, Charles ....................1889-90
Guzy Sr., Peter ......................1924-26
H
Haake, Robert T...........................1957
Haayer, Adam ....................1997-2000
Hackbarth, Kraig ...................1988-90
Hadd, Gary A. ........................1984-87
Haedge, Carl ...............................1914
Haertel, Walter.......................1916-19
Hagberg, Roger W..................1958-60
Hagemeister, Robert G...........1952-54
Hagen, Philip R. ....................1967-69
Hagman, Jason......................1997-98
Haiden, Harold R.........................1932
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Haines, Andrew W. ......................1964
Hairston, Brian Philip .................1978
Hale, Charles S. ..........................1891
Hale, Dennis C.......................1966-68
Halenkamp Jr., George L ........1946-47
Haley, James P.............................1941
Hall, Justin ........................1997-2000
Hall, Thomas F. ......................1959-61
Hallstrom, Todd L. .................1980-82
Halvorson, Dale F. .......................1960
Hamilton, Ben ...................1997-2000
Hamilton, Paris ...........................2004
Hamilton, W. E. ...........................1914
Hamm, Kevin J.......................1969-71
Hammel, Robert M. .....................1950
Hammer, Jonathan E. ..................1967
Hammond, Bruce...................1957-58
Hammond, George H..............1882-83
Hamner, Thomas ...................1996-99
Hanke, Carl C..............................1919
Hankinson, John H. ................1964-65
Hannon, John ..............................1908
Hansen, H. C. ........................1915-16
Hansen, Ronald M. ................1951-53
Hanson, Dale W. ....................1938-40
Hanson, H. F. ...............................1916
Hanson, Harold W. .................1925-27
Hanson, Paul J. (mgr.).................1959
Hanson, V. Stanley.................1935-36
Hanzlik, Robert ...........................1945
Harden, Mike .........................1997-98
Harding, E. P..........................1891-95
Hare, Andy R..........................1982-85
Hargesheimer, Walter G...............1933
Harlan, Nathan ...........................1945
Harmann, Garrison ................1994-95
Harms, Brent J.......................1980-81
Harpole, Ellsworth H. .............1931-33
Harren, G. Richard ......................1963
Harris, Albert L............................1963
Harris, Alfred J. ...........................1891
Harris, Andre..............1980-81,’83-84
Harris, Jamal .........................2004-07
Harris, Sigmund ....................1902-04
Harrison, John M....................1894-97
Harrison, Ted .........................1990-92
Harston, Brandon ..................2001-04
Hart, Patrick M............................1984
Hartig, Paul C........................1920-21
Hartse Jr., Larry M..................1962-63
Hartwig, Fred G. ..........................1983
Hartwig, J. L. ...............................1916
Harvey, Brien V. .....................1974-76
Hary, Jerome ...............................1942
Hass, Alex..............................1997-99
Hass, Walter L. ......................1930-32
Hassett, Gerald ..........................1955
Hatfield, Eugene L. ....................1968
Hau, Pat ................................1997-99
Haudan, Blake ............................2009
Haugo, Donald ............................1968
Hauser, George W...................1915-17
Hausken, Walter ....................1947-49
Hawes, Alvin R. .....................1968-70
Hawkins, Harvey C. .....................1942
Hawkinson, Arnold ......................1924
Hawthorne, Ed .......................1991-94
Haycraft, Kenneth C. .............1926-28
Hayden, John F. ......................1886-89
Haye, Damian .............................2002
Hayward, H.E. ........................1911-12
Heath, Elbridge ...........................1896
Heath, Rodney .......................1993-96
Heath, Russ...........................1990-93
Heeb, Richard .............................1943
Heffelfinger, Mark .......................1946
Hegland, Dale L. ....................1971-72
Heid, James ................................1959
Heidenreich, Douglas R...............1951
Hein, Herbert E. ...............1941-42,’46
Hein, Marvin G.......................1947-48
Heinz, Edward .............................1953
Helgeson, Gerald D. ...............1951-53
Henderson, Antoine .....1997-99, 2001
Henderson, Melvin Thomas .........1965
Henderson, Raymond ..................2007
Henderson, Terrence L. ..........1981-82
Hendrickson, Craig ................1989-90
Hendrickson, Harry ................1947-49
Hendrickson, L. Joe ................1950-51
Hendrickson, Scott ......................1990
Hennessey, Thomas ...............2006-08
Henricksen, Dale H. ...............1973-74
Henry, Emmanuel E. ..............1981-82
Henry, James G. .....................1971-72
Henry, Jimmy .....................1998-2001
Herbel, Brent .........................1986-88
Herbold, David E....................1955-57
Herkenhoff, Luke ...................1995-97
Herkenhoff, Matthew .............1972-73
Herman, James E...................1971-72
Hermann, Jerry A. ........................1966
Herndon, Tray ..............................2007
Hiestand, Peter......................1994-95
Higgins, Robert E. .......................1941
Hightower, Deon ....................2005-08
Hirscher, Joseph ....................1940-41
Hitchcock, Raebern B. ...........1983-86
Hobbins, James R. .................1982-83
Hoberg, Dwaine...........................1948
Hobert, Robert .......................1954-56
Hoefer, Doug ..........................1992-93
Hoefler, Royal ........................1929-30
Hoel, J. Robert .......................1936-38
Hoese, Jonathan ....................2007-09
Hoffman, John Durrell............1978-79
Hoffman, Sean ..................1997-2000
Hoglin, Dennis M.........................1968
Hohensee, Michael L..............1981-82
Hohman, Gary Edward ................1969
Holden, Chris ........................2003,’05
Holen, Oscar M............................1909
Holker, Donald R. ........................1946
Hollimon, Bryson D. ...............1976-77
Holm, George O......................1949-50
Holmberg, Joseph L. ..............1965-66
Holme, Melvin R. ...................1951-53
Holmes, Bruce .......................1983-86
Holmes, Jay C. “Courtney”.....1984-85
Holmes, Kevin........................1993-94
Holmes, Milfred B. .................1975-76
Holmgren, Walter L......................1917
Holmstrom, Richard P. ................1968
Holmstrom, Wallace...............1941-42
Holt, Alan ..............................1986-88
Holty, Ron....................................1993
Holz, Gordon F. .......................1951-54
Honn Jr., Laron J. ...................1945-46
Honza, George J. ....................1970-72
Hook, Julian ...........................1960-62
Hopewell, Paul.......................1988-91
Horning, Lee................................1990
Horton, Antonio ...........................1981
Horton, Charles J.........................1984
Horton, Tony (mgr.)......................1992
Hosack, Aaron .......................2002-03
House, Robert C. .........................1977
Hovde, Frederick L. ................1927-28
Howard, Glenn J.....................1979-81
Howard, Lungen Earl .............1983-85
Howell, Harold.............................2007
Hoyt, Charles C. ..........................1900
Hoyt, W. H. .............................1887-88
Hribar, Lloyd F. .......................1931-32
Hrycak, Terry ..........................1986-87
Hubbard, Frederick Adam ...........1908
Hubbard, Ryan ......................1995-97
Hudak, George W. ..................1949-51
Hudson, Otis ...............................2006
Hughes, Curtis III ..................2008-09
Hughes, Kenneth B. ....................1980
Hull, David V. (mgr.)....................1951
Hulstrand, Anton.........................1926
Hultkrans, Joel C. ........................1918
Hultkrans, R. E. .....................1921-22
Humleker Jr., Richard D. ........1969-70
Humphries, William D............1979-82
Hunt Jr., Sam E. .....................1935-36
Hunt, Michael A. ....................1975-77
Hunter, Juan ..........................1992-94
Hunter, Tony F. .......................1981-84
Hutton, Lee ..........................1996, ’98
Hyde, Neil ..............................1925-26
Hypolite, Vincent ..................1992, ’96
I
Irsfield, James ................1902-03,’05
Irwin, Scott ............................1971-73
Isakson, Gary.........................1988-90
Isom, Justin ...........................2001-03
Ittner, William F. ..........................1904
J
Jackson, Frank.......................1987-90
Jackson, Javon.......................1994-96
Jackson, Shaun ...........................1994
Jackson, Terry II .....................2001-03
Jacobs, Anthony.....................2008-09
Jacobs, Frank M.....................1981-82
Jacobson, Kenneth W...................1964
Jacoby, Jon R...............................1958
Jakel, John .............................2006-07
James, Gregg.........................1995-96
James, Jimmie J.....................1981-82
Jamnik, Joseph J. ...................1938-40
Jaszewski, Floyd ....................1947-49
Jaye, Floyd R. .........................1947-49
Jelacic, Jon F. .........................1955-57
Jelacic, Steven F. .........................1960
Jenke, Noel C. ........................1966-68
Jenkins, Kelvin Theodore........1979-81
Jensen, Robert ............................1944
Jesewitz, Todd........................1993-95
Jessen, Delbert ......................1966-68
Joesting, Herbert ...................1925-27
Johansen, Donald A.....................1950
Johnsen, Trygve ...............1917,’19,’21
Johnson, Anthony Clark .........1983-84
Johnson, Arnie G. ........................1943
Johnson, Carl E. ..........................1898
Johnson, Demetrus ................2001-02
Johnson, Derek ......................1989-90
Johnson, Donald E.......................1947
Johnson, Donald L. ......................1917
Johnson, Edward H......................1950
Johnson, Eric T. ...........................1982
Johnson, Frank ............................1947
Johnson, Gary G. ....................1950-53
Johnson, Jack Lee ..................1978-79
Johnson, John W. .........................1950
Johnson, Johnny.....................2008-09
Johnson, Lawrence E. ............1926-28
Johnson, Leland L. ......................1939
Johnson, Lloyd .......................1928-29
Johnson, Maurice D. S. ................1934
Johnson, Perry N. ...................1915-16
Johnson, R. Laurence.............1958-60
Johnson, Reuben A. ...............1910-12
Johnson, Richard J.................1958-59
Johnson, Robert Wesley..........1936-38
All-Time Letterwinners
Johnson, Ron .....................1998-2001
Johnson, Syrus H. ..................1938-39
Johnson, Tyler..............................2007
Johnson, William E. ...............1938-40
Johnson, William E. .....................1942
Johnston, Lyle A...........................1912
Joiner, Keswic ........................1990-91
Jones, Delvin .....................1998-2000
Jones, Dominic ......................2005-06
Jones, E.J. ...................................2006
Jones, Elvin .......................1998-2000
Jones, Ezell ............................1966-68
Jones, Frank D.............................1886
Jones, Gerald D......................1960-62
Jones, John Lawrence ............1973-74
Jones, Michael R..............1973,’75-76
Jones, Nick (Honorary).................2005
Jones, Rob...................................1996
Jordan, Crawford ...................1994-97
Jordan, F. W............................1917-18
Joyner Jr., Larry ......................1983-86
Juhl, Thomas P.......................1954-56
Juhl, William G. ...........................1944
Jukich, William R. ..................1955-57
Juneau, Timothy R. ......................1984
Just, Fred...............................1924-25
Juster, Rubin J. ......................1943-44
Justice, Joe ............................1994-95
K
Kafka, Edward .......................1935-37
Kafka, Gerald ..............................1944
Kain, Christine (mgr.) .................2000
Kaiser, Ray ..................................1997
Kakela, Wayne .......................1927-29
Kaminski, James B......................1931
Kaminski, William G. .............1925-27
Kamrath, Benji ......................2002-03
Kamzelski, Ronald C..............1966-68
Kartak, Zack ...............................2002
Kasper, Robert E. ...................1944-45
Kaufman, Dean .....................1990-92
Kauffmann, Richard C. ...............1952
Kauth, William W. ..................1958-60
Keeble, Jerry A. ............................1983
Keene, Ralph K............................1893
Kehl, Anthony J............................1962
Kehoe, Thomas H. ..................1894-95
Keith, Charlton............................2002
Keller, Kevin John...................1972-73
Keller, Mark .................................1990
Keller, Ryan .......................1998-2000
Kelley, Richard G.........................1942
Kellin, Kevin R. ......................1979-82
Kelly, Adam D. .......................1984-85
Kelly, James D. ............................1945
Kelly, John D. .........................1981-84
Kemp, George M. ...................1967-69
Kemph, Steve ..............................1996
Kephart, Kenneth N. ....................1973
Kereakos, A. Steve.......................1961
Kersten, Wally T...........................1981
Kienholz, William S. ...............1898-99
Kilbourne, Warren ..................1936-38
Killian, Charles T. ..................1964-66
Kimbell, Mike.........................1993-94
Kimlinger, Jim (mgr.)...................1995
King, James ...........................1988-90
King, John..............................1971-73
King, Ray Wallace..................1935-37
King Ronald A........................1969-71
King, Stafford .............................1914
King, Thomas R. ....................1959-61
King, Wayne Ernest................1967-68
Kingsley, Norman W. ..............1916-18
Kingsriter, Doug.....................1970-72
Kirk, Paul E. ..........................1928-30
Kirklin, John W.............................1937
Kirksey, Brandon....................2008-09
Kirtland, Craig Jeffrey............1976-77
Kirkland, Morgan ........................2002
Kispert, Merlin ......................1944-46
Kissell, Michael A. ...........1945-46,’48
Kitzmann, Kent Louis.............1976-78
Kjelland, J. S..........................1905-07
Kleber, Kelvin K......................1955-57
Klefsaas, Kermit .........................1950
Kleinschmidt, Florian A. .............1919
Klick, Florian ..............................1936
Klick, Ronald C. .....................1966-67
Klitzke, Bryan ..............................2009
Kneen, Scott ..........................1996-97
Knowlton, Warren C.....................1902
Knudsen, Leslie R. ......................1934
Kocourek, Brian J. .......................1975
Koelfgen, Scott............................1995
Koeneke, Franz A. ..................1954-55
Kolliner, Robert E . .................1939-40
Koski, Sulo O. ........................1931-32
Kostka, Stanley C. .......................1935
Kramer, George ...........................1945
Kramer, Kent D. .....................1964-65
Kratochvil, Andy ....................1990-93
Kratochvil, Paul .....................1993-96
Krause, James W....................1963-65
Kremer, James E. ...................1903-05
Krezowski, Albin G. ................1930-32
Krezowski, Dominic................1935-37
Krohn, James Le ..........................1964
Krol, John Edward .................1971-73
Kroll, Howard J. ...........................1931
Krueger, Thomas R. ...............1949-50
Kubes, Charles J. .............1950,’53-54
Kubes, Richard M. .................1954-55
Kucek, Justin .........................2005-08
Kuduk, John V........................1976,’79
Kuether, Donald O. (mgr.)............1955
Kuklenski, Kirby Jude .............1973-75
Kula, Robert ...............................1942
Kulbitski, John ......................1936-38
Kulbitski, Victor J. ....1941-42, ’44-45
Kullas, Ronald .......................1975-76
Kuppe, Jake .......................1999-2002
Kurus, Michael ............................1994
Kutcheid, John ......................1944-45
Kuusisto, William ..................1938-40
Kuzma, Frank A. ....................1937-39
Kuznia, Benjamin ..................2008-09
Kwapinski, Daniel..................2000-03
Kyle, Jeffrey V. .............................1983
L
Laakso, William L. ................1966-68
LaBorde, Dick..............................1990
Lafans, Walter .......................1900-02
Laliberte, Michael J. ...................1982
Lair, Eric ................................2008-09
Lamers, Jason .......................2004-05
Lampe, Ernest W....................1917-19
Lancello, Joseph F. ......................1977
Langenberg, George W. ...............1929
Langford, Ben........................1993-96
Langpap, Howard C. ...................1943
Langum, Arvin N. ........................1949
Larkin, Arthur E. ...................1904-06
Larkin, George A..........................1922
Larsen, A. Merle ....................1938-39
Larson, Augustus T. ...............1891-95
Larson, David A. .........................1976
Larson, Douglas ..........................1921
Larson, Erik .......................1998-2000
Larson, Frank G. “Butch” ......1932-34
Larson, Gilbert O. ........................1920
Larson, Gregory K. .................1958-60
Larson, Richard A. .................1955-57
Larson, Richard C..................1959-60
Last, Kenneth ........................1964-66
Lauterbach, L. Joseph............1941-42
Lavaty, Thomas J. ..................1969-70
Lawing, John L.......................1972-73
Lawler, L. B............................1912-15
Lawrence, Richard W. ......1945,’48-49
Lawrence, Simoni ..................2008-09
Layton, Arthur .............................1991
Leary, W. C.............................1889-92
Lechner, Edgar H. ............1939-41,’43
Lee, Bobby D. ..............................1967
Lee, Eric ......................................2000
Lee, Richard H. ...........................1943
Lehan, Michael ..................1999-2002
Leksell, Russell E. .................1929-30
LeMay, Daniel G. .........................1980
Lennon, J.J. ............................1986-89
Leslie, James C. ..........................1964
Leverenz, Jon ...................1986-87,’89
Leversee, Richard M....................1943
Leverson, Luke.......................1996-99
Levine, Tony ...........................1993-95
LeVoir, Marvin A.....................1936-38
LeVoir, Vernal A. “Babe” ........1933-35
Levy, Leonard B. ....................1939-41
Lewis, Glenn M. .....................1979-80
Lewis, John ............................1991-92
Lewis, Robert ..............................1993
Lidberg, Carl L.......................1923-24
Liggett, Robert B.........................1901
Light, William G.....................1969-71
Lilja, Roy .....................................1942
Liimatta, Dan ........................1987-89
Lilleberg, B. Jon ...............1981,’83-84
Lindblom, David F. .................1956-57
Lindgren, Gordon F. .....................1951
Lindmeier, Paul ...........................1949
Lindquist, John A. (mgr.) .............1956
Lipka, Keith ...........................2003-05
LiSanti, Dan ....................1991-92,’94
Litman, Neil N. ......................1939-41
Litten, Charles W. ..................1966-68
Lloyd, Rhys ............................2003-04
Loechler, Thomas L................1960-61
Loewen, Fred D. .....................1973-75
Lofquist, Kraig A....................1963-64
Logan, Sam.................................2003
Lohmiller, John M. “Chip”......1984-87
Lolar, Morris ................................1989
Long, C.I. ...............................1915-16
Long, James W. ...........................1966
Long, Mike .............................1992-93
Loomis, H.C. ..........................1895-97
Loomis, John B. ...........................1896
Losli, Mark.............................2002-05
Lossie, Robert A.....................1943-44
Lothner, David C. ...................1960-62
Love, Daron .................................2007
Luckemeyer, Dick ........................1942
Luckemeyer, Thomas L...........1975-77
Luger, Richard E. ........................1948
Lumpkin, Sean ......................1988-91
Lund, Francis L. “Pug” ..........1932-34
Lundeen, Ralph J. .......................1946
Lundeen, Stephen P. ..............1967-68
Lundeen, Vincent C. ..............1938-39
Lundgren, Stanley .................1932-33
Lundin, John F..................1945,’48-49
Lundquist, John ....................1943-45
Lushine, James Anton............1940-41
Lutz, Richard D. ..........................1945
M
Maas, Dean A. .......................1954-56
Maas, Richard D. ........................1982
MacDonald, Hugh ..................1922-24
MacDougal, Kenneth H. .........1930-31
Maciejowski, Michael ..................2008
Macken, Gerald ...........................2001
MacKinnon, George E.............1926-28
MacLeod, Thomas W. .............1971-72
Madigan, J.E..........................1890-93
Madsen, Fred E......................1943-44
Maeder, Albert R. ..................1925,’27
Malinowski, Joseph S. .................1973
Maloney, Dennis M.................1970-72
Malosky, James S...................1947-49
Manders, Jack. ......................1930-32
Mann, Arthur T. ...........................1885
Mann, Frederick M. ................1886-89
Mann, Kenneth A.........................1927
Mannion, Kevin......................2006-08
Maples, Stewart J........................1965
Marcella, James Anthony ............1978
Marchlewski, Frank C. ...........1962-64
Marcotte, William A. ........1944-45,’47
Mariucci, John P.....................1937-39
Markert, Allan R. ...................1949-50
Marko, Lawrence J.......................1979
Maroney, Laurence.................2003-05
Marquesen, John L.................1969-71
Marshall, Dana X. (mgr.).............1960
Marshall, R.W. .......................1904-06
Marston, Scott ............................1991
Martin, Doug ...............................1986
Martin, William V.........................1957
Martineau, Earl T. ..................1921-23
Martinez, Matt ............................1985
Maschhoff, Joe (mgr.) .................1994
Mason, Eldon W. ....................1925-27
Mason, Michael J. .......................1972
Massey, Keith..............................2006
Matchan, George ...................1926-27
Matheny, William...................1935-37
Mathews, John A....................1975-76
Mathews, Mark A. ..................1923-24
Mathis, Marty ........................1990-92
Mattern, Joseph ..........................1913
Matthews, Keith ..............2000,’02-03
Mattson, Hilding .........................1939
Matula, Terrance G......................1977
May, Richard...............................1952
Mayall, Hershall ..........................1886
Mayer, Barry L........................1968-70
Mayer, Frank A.R....................1914-15
Mayfield, Curtis W. ................1969-71
Mays, Drinon .........................1990-93
Mays, Jermaine...........1999-2000, ’02
McAfee, Edward S. ......................1932
McAlister, Ralph D. ................1946-49
McAlmon, William .......................1914
McCall, William A........................1977
McCarthy, Pat........................2003-05
McClintock, Donald M. ................1920
McClintock, Ken.....................1990-92
McCree, Charles ....................1985-88
McCree, John A............................1909
McCreery, Otis C. ...................1921-22
McElroy, Mark..............................2003
McElroy, Philip J.....................1952-54
McGarry, Collin............................2009
McGarry, Robert.....................2004-07
McGeary, Clarence ......................1946
McGee, Albert Henry ....................1987
McGee, Carlos A. .........................1986
McGovern, James J......................1946
McGovern, John F. ..................1908-10
McGovern, Thomas M. (mgr.) ......1967
McIntosh, Matt ......................2002-03
McKelton, Michael .................2007-08
McKenzie, Kyle .......................2002-05
McKinley, Cedric ....................2008-09
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McKnight, Dajon ....................2008-09
McLaury, John .............................1920
McMahon, Michael W. .................1954
McManus, Erin ............................1997
McManus, Phil ............................1944
McMenomy, Sean ........................1995
McMillan, William W....................1962
McMoore, Donald W.....................1950
McMullen, Dwayne K..............1982-84
McNair, William W. ......................1882
McNamara, Richard “Pinky”..1954-56
McNamara, Robert ................1951-54
McNeil, Robert L. ...................1960-61
McNeill, Jack ...............................1946
Meadowcroft, Arthur H...........1973-75
Meagher, Ira E.............................1926
Mealey, Robert.......................1947-49
Means, George E. ........................1887
Mecklenburg, Karl B. .............1981-82
Meeds, Alonzo D. .........................1888
Meighen, Joseph F..................1951-53
Meili, William F............................1925
Meinke, Jason ........................2007-08
Meisel, Todd ..........................2005-07
Meissner, George A......................1959
Melander, Jon ........................1986-89
Melander, Rian ......................2002-03
Melchert, Gary W. ........................1958
Mernik, Joseph M. ..................1939-40
Merrill, Andy................................2001
Merrill, E. Clinton ..................1922-23
Merrill Mark C........................1975-77
Mertes, Jack A. ......................1950-51
Mertz, Ron .............................1989-90
Meyer, Donald N.....................1977-79
Mezera, Ben.......................1997-2000
Mia, Darryl C. ........................1979-80
Michals, Jon ..........................1996-99
Michalski, Roger A. .....................1966
Midboe, Steve A. ....................1975-77
Middlebrooks, Willie ..........1998-2000
Midler, Louis T........................1935-37
Miles, Eddie...........................1987-89
Miller, Brodie (mgr.) ....................2001
Miller Jr., Donald B. .....................1962
Miller, Monte ...............................1957
Miller, Richard L..........................1960
Miners, George A. ........................1918
Miska, Thomas (mgr.) .................1952
Mitchell, Gerald M. ................1948-50
Mitchell, L.S. ...............................1922
Mitchell, Louis ............................1912
Mitchell, Paul A. ....................1941-43
Mitchell, W.H...............................1882
Moe, Michael D. ..........................1980
Moe, Michael T. ...........................1985
Moe, Thomas O. .....................1957-59
Moen, Barrett ........................2007-09
Molstad, Alfred G. .......................1907
Moncreif, Hoyt .............................1943
Monroe, Joel...........................2005-08
Montgomery, Anthony ............2002-05
Moore, Dan..................................1996
Moore, Hadrian ...........................1988
Moore, Jerald .........................1988-90
Moore, Mari ...........................1995-98
Moore Jr., Mark M...................1939-40
Moore, Steven ........................2006-08
Moore, Wilbur ........................1936-38
Morgan, Lonnie T.........................1965
Morgan, Robert L. ..................1970-72
Moritko, Jeff W. ......................1983-84
Morrel, Clifford............................1914
Morris, Charles K. .......................1924
Morris, Henry S............................1887
Morrow, Jeff W........................1975-77
Morse, Guilford A. .......................1914
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Mortensen, Tony.....................2005-08
Mosko, Frank .........................1973-74
Moss, Brian.................................2005
Moudry, Frank W..........................1914
Mourer, Kenneth R.......................1969
Moyle, Ted D ................................1921
Mudd, Roland L...........................1961
Mueller, Douglas P. ................1984-87
Mueller, George F. ........................1899
Muir, William C. .....................1892-93
Mulholland, David K. .............1959-61
Mulholland, Steven D. .................1982
Mullaney, Mark............................2005
Mullen, Scott J. ......................1968-70
Mulligan, D. Gregory .............1983,’85
Mullin, Thomas A. .......................1971
Mulready, John.......................1941-42
Mulvena, John J. ....................1959-61
Mulvey, Arthur.............................1925
Mundinger, Richard ...............1949-51
Mundy, James H. .........................1914
Munn, Clarence L. “Biggie” ...1929-31
Munsey, William ....................1960-62
Murdock, Jason ...........................1995
Murphy, Gregory V. ......................1983
Murphy, Tom J........................1978-79
Murray, Steve ..............................2001
Murrell, John H. ...........................1925
Murtha, Gregory T. .................1978-79
Myers, David I. ............................1956
Myre, Charles ........................1938-39
Myrum, George B. ..................1921-22
Oen, Roy J. .............................1931-33
Ohde, Walter R. ...........................1933
Ohlgren, Earl A. .....................1937-39
Ohlsen, W.J..................................1930
Ohnstad, John C..........................1891
Oja, Bert A. ............................1928-29
Oja, Brent (mgr.) .........................2004
Olsen, Steve J. .......................1974-75
Olson, Bruce G. ...........................1981
Olson, Charles L. (mgr.) ..............1961
Olson, Cyril S. ........................1921-22
Olson, Donald A. .........................1950
Olson, Edward C. ...................1980-82
Olson, Ralph C. ...........................1941
Olson, Ralph O. ...........................1921
Olsonoski, Lawrence R...........1945-47
Ommen, Bruce (mgr.)..................1990
Onwuachi, Derrick .................2007-09
Orgas, Frederick A. ................1979-82
Orman, Michael T. .......................1964
Orton, Ryan ...........................2008-09
Osei, Astein .................1998-99, 2001
Osmundson, Arnold J. ............1957-59
Oss, Arnold C.........................1919-21
Oster, Alton .................................1928
Oster, Fred .............................1922-23
Osterman, Aaron ...................1992-94
Ostrand, P.M. ..............................1910
Ostrom, G.E. ..........................1912-13
Otte, George B. ......................1898-99
Otto, Craig.............................1985-87
Ouren Jr., Marvin G. (mgr.) ..........1950
Owens, Brandon ....................2004-05
N
Naddy, Kevin W. .....................1975-76
Nagurski, Bronislav “Bronko”1927-29
Najarian, Peter M. .................1982-85
Narcisse, Roderick ......................1992
Nash, George A. .....................1937-38
Neils, Steven L.......................1971-73
Nelson, Averial E. ........................1949
Nelson, Curtis E. .........................1969
Nelson, Earl W. ......................1930-31
Nelson, Greg ..........................1994-97
Nelson, James B. ...................1941-42
Nelson, Malcolm L. ................1983-84
Nelson, Marshall R......................1940
Newsom, O. Jerome................1964-66
Nicholson, Mike .....................2002-05
Nickerson, Fred W........................1886
Nicoulin, Claude ....................1897-98
Nixon, David H. ......................1967-69
Nixon, Paul ............................2001-03
Noel, Dana E..........................1978-80
Nolan, Mathew ............................1944
Nolan, W.R. .................................1920
Nolander, David E. ......................1975
Nolander, Donald A. ...............1940-42
Nomellini, Leo J. ....................1946-49
Nord, Fred..............................1962-64
Norton, Jeff .................................2001
Nuessle, A.G. .........................1903-04
Nydahl, Malvin ......................1926-28
Nygren, Jeff ...........................1968-69
Nystrom, Dan.....................1999-2002
O
O’Bradovich, Michael J................1942
O’Brien, Henry .............................1906
O’Brien, J.J.............................1925-26
O’Brien, James J. ...................1969-70
O'Brien, Patrick ..............1991, ’93-94
O’Hara, Les............................1987-90
Odegard, Dean H. ..................1958-60
Odson, Urban L......................1939-41
Oech, George...............................1905
Oech, Vernon M......................1934-35
P
Paffrath, Robert W.................1938-40
Page, L.A. ..........................1898-1901
Pahula, Anthony J. .................1967-69
Palmer, Loren L. ..........................1943
Paquette, Francis J. ....................1968
Paquette, Patrick J. ...............1977-78
Parent, Kenneth T........................1945
Park, Jack H...........................1960-61
Parkyn, Henry A. ..........................1895
Parry, Ivan A................................1898
Parson, Ray A. .......................1968-69
Paschka, Gordon ...................1939-41
Pattee, Richard S. .......................1902
Patterson, Eugene L. .............1890-93
Patterson, Tony ......................2000-03
Paulson, Craig A....................1982-84
Pawielski, John ......................2002-05
Payne, Logan .........................2004-06
Pearson, Nate .............................1996
Pearson, Prince .....................1991-92
Peaslee, Verne F. .........................1930
Pedersen, Win C. ...................1937-39
Pelletier, Gerald W. ................1961-63
Pelphrey, Randall Paul ..........1983-86
Penn, Ed ...............................1985,’87
Penovich, Kent ............................1980
Peplaw, Robert ......................1924-26
Peppe, Michael A. ..................1978-81
Perault, James A. ........................1961
Perfetti, Michael W. ...............1970-71
Perkins, James H. ..................1975-76
Perko, John..................................1942
Perkovich, John P. ..................1961-62
Persby, Andy ..........................1998-99
Petersen, Melvin J. ......................1939
Peterson, Eric A...........................1980
Peterson, J. Todd....................1979-82
Peterson, Larry J. ...................1963-64
Peterson, Lloyd W...................1922-24
Peterson, Nick .............................1992
Peterson, Richard W. .............1965-67
Peterson, Russell C. ....................1962
Peterson, William S. ....................1943
Pettibone, George T................1894-95
Pettijohn, Lyle L. ....................1908-09
Pharmer, Arthur .....................1927-29
Phillipe, James............................1957
Phillips, John W...........................1919
Pickerign, Perry ...........................1986
Pickering, Earle T...................1909-11
Piel, Michael F. ............................1983
Piepkorn, Aaron .....................1989-92
Pihlstrom, Mike ...........................1988
Pillsbury Sr., John S.....................1898
Pillsbury, Alfred F ..................1886-92
Pinkstron, Robert L. “Rob”..........1984
Pinnix, Amir ...........................2004-07
Pittman, David ......................2008-09
Plankers, A.F. ..............................1908
Plath, Roger W. ...........................1975
Plunkett, Warren F..................1940-41
Politano, Stephen R. ..............1971-72
Pollard, Donald......................1985-86
Poole, Curtese ...................1998-2000
Posthumus, Jarod ..................2003-05
Potvin, Richard ...........................1934
Powell, Larry D. ...........................1973
Powers, Daniel P..........................1960
Powers, Harry W.....................1909-11
Prairie, William W........................1980
Prawdzik, Robert R. ...............1960-62
Prescott, Scott .......................1950-52
Pribyl, Thomas E. ........................1971
Pribyl, Walter D......................1968-69
Pride, John D. ........................1974-75
Prigge, Brad ..........................1997-99
Proffitt, William E. .................1932-34
Prudden, Peter.......................2000-03
Pryor, Michael K. ....................1983-85
Puchtel, Scott K. ....................1974-75
Puk, David E. .........................1982-85
Puk, Steven W. ............................1984
Pukema, Helge E. ..................1939-41
Pulkrabek, Leslie L. ...............1928-29
Pullens, Glenn B. ...................1947-48
Pulver, Dale E..............................1945
Pung, Joseph E............................1962
Purmort, John G. .........................1954
Pylatiuk, Greg E. .........................1982
Q
Quinn, Joseph ........................2001-03
Quinn, Kenneth B. .......................1971
Quist, Albert J. .......................1914-15
Quist, Dale ............................1952-54
R
Rabel, Gene W.............................1963
Rackley, Derek .......................1996-99
Rader, Luke .................................1943
Radermacher, Walter M...............1908
Rahn Jr., Andrew D. .....................1929
Rajala, John O. ......................1963-65
Rajala, Randolph R.....................1967
Rallis, Michael ............................2008
Ramerth, Michael J. ....................1974
Ramey, Deryl L. ...........................1965
Ramseth, Paul R. ..................1962-63
Randall, Todd M. ...................1971-73
Rankin, Lee N. .......................1969-71
Rapko, Michael ...........................1943
Rappana, Dale W...................1944-45
Rasmussen, Randy R. ...........1980-83
Rasmussen, Robert F.............1955-57
Rau, Jerome E........................1952-54
Rauh, Mathew L. .........................1968
Raveling, Ronald ...................1950-51
Rawlings, Josh ......................1997-99
Raymond, A.C. ............................1912
All-Time Letterwinners
Rechtin, Dan A. .....................1984-87
Redmann, Chad ....................2001-02
Redmon, Tellis ...................1999-2001
Reed, Dwight T.......................1935-37
Reed, Melville E. .........................1882
Reed, Richard D. ...................1983-85
Reed, Russell J............................1951
Reem, Matthew ..............1992, ’94-95
Reese, James E......................1957-58
Reese, Mario..........................2003-06
Reeves, Spencer..........................2009
Regnier, P.M...........................1919-20
Reid, Alan D. .........................1982-83
Reid, Anthony .............................1984
Reid, Darrell ..........................2001-04
Reid, Michael ........................1963-64
Reierson, Gary H. ...................1964-66
Reihsen, Robert P. .................1929-30
Reilly, Troy .............................2006-07
Reinhardt, Thomas ................1943-45
Rennebohm, Dale H. ..............1933-35
Rennix, George ......................1934-35
Renzi, Ronald P. ..........................1982
Rhem, Steve................................1989
Rhodus, Steve .......................1985-87
Rhoney, Ernest (video ass’t)........1995
Richard, Antoine....................1995-98
Richardson, Roselle...............1986-87
Richmond, Johnathan............2001-04
Richter, Sam ...............................1988
Ricker, Max W..............................1904
Riddell, Donald ...........................1927
Riebeth, Clinton E. ................1929-30
Riley, Karon .......................1999-2000
Riley, Samuel A......................1935-36
Riley, Thomas M. ...................1939-40
Rindels, Ryan ........................1996-99
Ring, Harvey ..........................1935-36
Ring, Rolland J............................1941
Ringer, Charles Judd .......1940-41,’45
Rios, Chuck...............1990-91, ’93-94
Roalstad, Douglas J. ...................1968
Robb, Michael S. ...................1979-82
Robbins, Thomas M. ..............1958-60
Robertson, Lynn.....................1912-13
Robinson, Bradbury N............1931-32
Robinson, Charles J. ...................1910
Robinson, Horace ..................1889-90
Robinson, Wayne ...................1949-51
Rodgers, Fred ........................1996-99
Roedel, Donald J. ........................1950
Roetman, Robert ...................1947-48
Rog, Frank J. ...............................1953
Rogers, Edward L. .................1902-03
Rogers, George C. .......................1899
Rogers, James F. ....................1958-60
Rogers, Robert.......................1991-93
Rogind, Paul C. .....................1976-79
Rognlie, Myron D. ..................1962-64
Roller, William ............................1984
Rollit, C. Manning .................1922-23
Ronan, James J......................1976-78
Ronning, John D. ...................1932-34
Rooney, Patrick ...........................1945
Roos, Douglas C. ...................1918-21
Rork, Allen W. ........................1936-38
Rork, Whitman H. ..................1934-36
Roscoe, George E. ..................1933-35
Rosen, Donald B. ...................1963-65
Rosenfield, Joseph H. ..................1970
Rosenwald, John P.......................1908
Rosenwald, R.M.....................1909-11
Rosga, Jeff ............................1991-93
Ross, Marvell D. ..........................1981
Ross, Walter ...............................1981
Rossman, Edward P. ...................1955
Rossman, Grant B.......................1888
Roth, Ryan.........................1998-2001
Royston, Kim ...............................2009
Ruben, Edmond R. ......................1919
Ruckdashel, Ryan..................2006-09
Rucker, Dale M. ...........................1965
Rucker, Micah .............................2005
Rude, Theodore A...................1960-61
Rudolph, Paul ............................1972
Runkle, Robert G. ........................1945
Rush, James H. ...........................1913
Russ, Dyron ...........................1997-99
Russell, Gary...............................2004
Rutford, Robert H. .................1952-53
Ruttger Jr., Max J.........................1941
Ryan, Dennis ..............................1985
Ryan, William T......................1950-51
S
Sadek Jr., Robert W......................1963
Sadek, Brett M.......................1983-84
Safford, Orren E.....................1905-07
Sakal, Thomas J. ...................1965-67
Salamon, Shady ....................2008-09
Salas, Omar ................................1994
Salem, Joseph N. ...................1958-60
Salem, Timothy C. .......................1980
Salmen, Kevin .............................2005
Sanborn, Courtland.....................1905
Sandberg, Robert ..................1942-46
Sanders, Charles A. ...............1966-67
Sanders, Robert L. ......................1942
Sapp, Thomas R..........................1978
Sartin, Simpson ..........................1991
Sauer, Craig ..........................1993-95
Sausen, William B.......................1964
Sauter, Cory ...........................1995-97
Sawyer, E.W. ..........................1912-13
Scandrett, H.A. ......................1896-99
Schacht, Fred .............................1903
Schade, Tim...........................1993-94
Schaffner, Scott ....................1988-90
Schain, George A.........................1909
Scheer, Stuart E. .........................1943
Scheuer, Clayton P. Jr. ............1970-72
Schjoll, Carl ..........................1922-23
Schlecht, John ...................1998-2000
Schlichting, Jack C. ....................1981
Schmidt, Robert M.................1955-57
Schmitt, Laurence D ..............1952-53
Schmitz, Arthur Frank .................1944
Schmitz, B.J. ...............................1918
Scholtes, Harry J. .......................1914
Schroeder, A.C.............................1917
Schoen, John .........................1947-50
Schuh, Jeffrey J......................1979-80
Schuknecht, J.R. ....................1905-07
Schultz, Charles W. ...............1936-38
Schultz, Kenneth C. ...............1956-58
Schultz, Robert L. ..................1955-57
Schutte, Clarence .......................1924
Schwantz, Milton Jan ..................1973
Schwen, Darell H. ..................1977-79
Scruggs, Craig ......................1995-98
Sebree, Kenneth ....................1990-92
Seidel, Glen E. ......................1933-35
Seitz, Richard R.....................1965-66
Selleck, Jeffrey R. ..................1972-74
Selmer Jr., Carl F. .......................1944
Selvestra, John ....................1988-90
Serie, Thomas A. ........................1984
Settembrino, Albert .....................1991
Setterstrom, Mark..................2002-05
Shannon, Stephen Q. ..................1919
Sharp, Jay B. ........................1962-63
Sharpe, Rex ...........................2008-09
Shaughnessy, Clark D............1912-13
Shearer, James E. .................1939-40
Sheldon, Matt .............................1991
Shelter, Jerome J....................1957-59
Shepley, Charles R.................1897-99
Sherels, Marcus.....................2006-09
Sherels, Michael ....................2004-07
Sheridan, Farrell M. ..............1971-72
Shevlin, John .........................2004-07
Shidell, Steve ........................2005-07
Shoemaker, Dave ........................1989
Shoff, Gregory L. ..............1973-74,’76
Sikes, George C. ...................1889-92
Sikich, Rudolph ....................1941-44
Silianoff, Mark S. ........................1975
Silianoff, Steve R...................1946-47
Silovich, Joe ................................1942
Simmons, J. Terrence.............1977-79
Simmons, Jack ......................2006-08
Simmons, Kenneth G...................1949
Simmons, Traye .....................2008-09
Simon, Thomas C. ......................1969
Simons, Keith M. ..................1972-74
Simonson, Dave ..........................1973
Simpson, Antoine ........................1994
Sims, Dominique ...................2001-04
Sims, William M. ...................1973-76
Sinclair, Gilbert S. .......................1914
Singletary, Marcus ......................2009
Sixta, Norman G. ...................1955-58
Skandel, Lyle D............................1960
Skjei, Stanton J......................1963-64
Skrien, David A. .....................1948-50
Slater, Mark William ..............1974-77
Small, Donovan O. .................1983-86
Small, Eric.............................2007-09
Smith Jr., Thomas A. ..................1979
Smith, Arthur ..............................2000
Smith, Arthur M. ....................1896-98
Smith, B. Willis......................1934-35
Smith, Brian ..........................2003-04
Smith, Brodrick ...........................2008
Smith, Bruce .........................1939-41
Smith, Chris................................1994
Smith, Daniel D...........................1903
Smith, George W..........................1896
Smith, Gregg A............................1980
Smith, Jeffrey H. ....................1974-75
Smith, Judd.................................2006
Smith, Kenneth H. .......................1909
Smith, Leon G. ............................1909
Smith, Lucius A. ....................1910-11
Smith, Mark...........................1990-92
Smith, Paul S. .......................1900-02
Smith, Perry D. ............................1953
Smith, Richard H. ..................1933-35
Smith, Robert A. ....................1939-41
Smith, Robert T......................1953-54
Smith, Ronald T...........................1953
Smith, Rufus .........................1995-98
Smrekar, Thomas J......................1963
Snodgrass, Jeffrey A....................1980
Snyder, Brian L. .....................1976-78
Snyder, Clark L. ...........................1936
Snyder, Fred A. ............................1906
Socha, Tim.............................1995-98
Solem, Oscar M. ..........................1912
Solheim, Robert A. ......................1942
Solon, Lorin ...........................1913-15
Soltau, Gordon.......................1946-49
Soltau, James R.....................1952-54
Soltis, Robert L. .....................1956-58
Somers, John Peter ................1929-31
Sonnenfeld, Randall C...........1978-80
Southworth, Walter N.............1893-94
Spadaccini, Victor .................1935-37
Spaeth, Matt .........................2003-06
Sprafka, Joseph M. ................1915-16
Spry II, Ralph ..............................2007
Staats, Joel ...........................1988-91
Staebler, Jon R.......................1964-66
Stamschror, Charles J............1952-54
Stamschror, Jon R. ......................1964
Starks, Kevin M. ....................1983-85
Start, Sampson .....................1888-90
Staten, Randolph W...............1964-65
Steib, Desi .............................2006-07
Steidl, Michael E. ..................1971-73
Stein, Lloyd W. .......................1930-31
Stein, Martin A. .....................1977-79
Stein Robert A. ......................1966-68
Steinbauer, Edward E. ...........1938-40
Stenzel, Eric ................................2000
Stenzel, Tyrone ............................1989
Stepanek, Joseph P. ...............1984-85
Stephens, Mac.......................1986-89
Stephens, Ray .......................1967-68
Stephens, Sandy....................1959-61
Stephenson, Scott .................2002-03
Stevens, Lewis C ...................1909-11
Stevenson, Larry E. .....................1969
Stewart, Earl W. ..........................1906
Stewart, Steve A. ...................1975-77
Stewart, Terry ..............................1986
Stogdill, Chris .............................1991
Stolen, Keith H.......................1948-50
Stoll, Calvin C. ............................1949
Stommes, Matthew................2007-09
Stoudermire, Troy Jr. ..............2008-09
Stout, Todd R. .............................1982
Stout, W. Oakley.....................1893-94
Strain, Shane ........................1988-89
Straiton, J. Howard ................1940-41
Strand, Leif R..............................1926
Strathern, Moses L. ...............1901-04
Stream, Leonard W......................1964
Streiff, Scott ................1986-87, 1989
Stroessner, Todd (mgr.) ...............1981
Strong, Harlan B. ........................1928
Strong, Paul ................................1988
Stroup, Robert L. ...................1981-82
Stuhlman, Jack L. .......................1947
Sturdevant, Jack .........................1948
Sudler, Robert A.....................1983-84
Suess, Bryan ...............................1986
Sullivan, Gordon A. .....................1945
Sullivan, Michael J. ...............1951-53
Sunde, Milt ............................1961-63
Sundin, John R. .....................1949-50
Suneson, Bruce A. .......................1966
Sunvold, Mike ........................1987-90
Sutton, Matthew A. .....................1944
Sutton, Phillip .............................1982
Svendsen Jr., George P. .........1933-34
Svendsen, B.N. (Mike) ...........1956-58
Svendsen, Earl G. ..................1935-36
Swaggert, Tyson ....................2004-06
Swanbeck, Herbert ................1923-24
Swanson, Donald E................1951-54
Swanum, Charles........................1951
Swartz, Sam J. .......................1930-32
Sweet, Henry C. ...........................1901
Sweiger, Robert M..................1939-41
Sykora, David ..............................1999
Sytsma, Stan A. .....................1976-78
T
Tagland, O. J. ..............................1914
Tallman, James ...........................1996
Tangen, Mark.........................1993-96
Tanner, Robert E. ...................1927-29
Tapeh, Thomas ......................2000-03
Tasche, Henry R. ....................1968-69
Tavale, Nedward ....................2006-08
Taylor, Kevin ..........................1982-83
Taylor, Rob (mgr.)........................1995
Taylor, Moses .........................1992-94
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Tebbitt, R. Lancelot .....................1904
Teberg, L. E............................1920-21
Teeter, Allen M. ......................1929-31
Teigen, Martin .............................1895
Teigen, Wayne........................1961-62
Tellor, Robin K........................1959-61
Tengler, Carl R. ......................1932-33
Tenhoff, Charles J. ......................1915
Tenner, Robert .......................1932-34
Terry, Matt (mgr.) ........................2000
Tessier, Scott D................1981,’83-84
Thaddies, Andre ....................1988-90
Thelwell, Ryan .......................1994-96
Theret, Kyle............................2007-09
Thiele, Stanley W. ............1946-48,’50
Thomas, Curtis ...........................2007
Thomas, David E. ........................1942
Thomas, Jay...........................2006-09
Thomas, Virgil E..........................1980
Thome, Chris .........................1988-90
Thome, Rick...........................1992-94
Thompson, Clarence “Tuffy”..1935-36
Thompson, Darrell .................1986-89
Thompson, Jeffrey F. ..............1977-79
Thompson, John D. ................1969-70
Thompson, Robert L...............1949-51
Thompson, Seth ..........................2006
Thompson, Stephen T.............1968-70
Thompson, Steven K. .............1983-84
Thorman, Ryan............................2000
Thorp, Walton W.....................1901-04
Tierney, Festus.......................1919-21
Tifft, Floyd J. ......................1899-1901
Timberlake, Byron H...............1889-91
Timm, Leroy C. .................1928-29,’31
Tingelhoff, Pat .......................1988-90
Tinsley, Gary ..........................2008-09
Tobin, Paul H...............................1912
Tobin, Steve A. ...........1975-76,’78-79
Tollefson, Paul H....................1970-71
Tollefson, R. I.........................1912-13
Tomasek, Anthony ......................1919
Tonn, Mark R. ..............................1979
Tonnemaker, F. Clayton ..........1946-49
Touissant, Mackenzy ...................2000
Tow-Arnett, Jeffrey.................2007-09
Tow-Arnett, Nick ....................2007-09
Townley III, John L. ......................1941
Townley Jr., John L..................1914-15
Trampe, Raymond G. ...................1935
Tranch, Martin E. ........................1888
Trask, B. E. ......................1886-88,’90
Trawick, Leon A. ..........................1967
Trestman, Marc Marlyn..........1974-75
Trip, Trint ..............................1986-88
Triplett, Nathan .....................2007-09
Turek, Terry J. ..............................1981
Turnacliff, Robert D.....................1944
Turnquist, A. A. ...........................1915
Tuszka, Rhody P. ....................1955-57
Tuttle, George K. ....................1925-26
Twedell, Francis.....................1936-39
Tyree, Richard L. .........................1970
U
Ubl, Myron G. ..............................1931
Ukkelberg, Edgar W. ..............1926-28
Ukkelberg, Erle Edgard ..........1954-55
Ukkelberg, Ross.....................1986-88
Undersander, Chris (mgr.)...........2004
Upchurch, Danny ........................2002
Upchurch, Richard ................1973-74
Uram, Andrew........................1935-37
Ustruck, Jerry ..............................1946
Utecht, Ben ...........................2000-03
U’u, Logan ..................................2008
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Vail, James B. .............................1918
Valentine, Justin....................2004-07
Van Campen, Charles H. .............1893
Van Every, Harold...................1937-39
Van Nest, Leland S......................1916
Van Sant, Grant ..........................1895
Van Valkenburg, H.J...............1900-02
Vance, Bradley.......................2001-02
VanderWoude, Mark B. ................1984
VanDeSteeg, Willie.................2005-08
VanDeWalker, Bruce...............1964-65
VanDusen, Richard C.............1944-45
VanDuzee, Everett N. .............1924-25
Vant Hull, Fred.......................1939-40
Veit, Andrew ..........................1990-93
Verco, A. Ray ...............................1904
Veldman, Robert W. ...............1970-72
Venturine, Ryan .....................1996-98
Versich, Collin L. .........................1962
Vertin, David..........................1991-94
Vevea, Zach.......................1998-2001
Vidal, James ...............................1909
Vigil, Joseph T. ............................1983
Vita, Theodore .......................1904-06
Volkman, Richard J. ....................1973
Von Behren, Theron .....................1998
VonSchlegell, Victor ....................1898
Vonderhaar, Mark R. ..............1981-82
W
Wagner, Thomas R. .....................1959
Wagner, William ..........................1888
Waldor, N. Theodore.....................1924
Waldorn Jr., Hicks B.....................1943
Walker, Clinton L. ........................1895
Walker, De Wayne M. ...................1981
Walker, James C. .........................1912
Walker, Trevor ........................1993-94
Walker, Wallis J. ..........................1893
Wallace, Donald C.......................1921
Wallace, Jakari ......................2003-05
Wallin, Gerald R.....................1957-58
Wallin, Ronald .......................1951-52
Wallinder, Arthur....................1911-12
Walsh, John J...............................1969
Walsh, John W. ............................1969
Walsh, Leonard P. ..................1925-27
Walthower, Thomas................1971-72
Wangerin, William.......................1993
Wangsness, Matt ........................2000
Ward, Eli................................2000-03
Warkentien, Willis .......................1938
Warner, Dale ..........................1948-49
Warner, Frank J. .....................1935-37
Warnock, R.W. .............................1918
Warren, J.B..................................1898
Washington, George D. ..........1974-75
Wasurick, Bo..........................1997-98
Watson, Dave ..............................1994
Watson, Sylvester X.....................1980
Watson, Tommy ...........................1996
Weber, Adam..........................2007-09
Weber, Henry R. ...........................1943
Weber, Robert R. ....................1974-77
Weblen, Russell A........................1920
Webster, George B. ......................1903
Wechbacher, Ronald E. ..........1980-81
Weinzierl, Michael .......................1979
Weipert, Joseph S...................1982-83
Welch, George Michael ................1941
Weld, Bob ..............................1935-37
Wells, David P..............................1950
Wells, Marshall......................1930-33
Welter, Craig ...............................1987
Werden, Marty .............................1987
Wesiel, George F. .........................1905
West, Ben ..............................2001-03
Westerman, Scott M. (mgr.).........1987
Westphal, William P.....................1942
Whaley, Kevin..............................2009
Wheaton, Richard M. .............1949-51
Wheeler, Emerson “Buzz”............1946
Wheeler, James J....................1960-61
Wheeler, Roger B. ..................1924-26
Wheeler, Timothy A.................1964-66
Wheelwright, Ernest IV ..........2004-07
White, Craig R. ......................1982-83
White, Daryn ...............................1994
White, Earl “Deon” ......................1995
White, Garry L. .......................1977-80
White, Greg........................1999-2001
White, Harry E........................1890-92
White, Maurice ............................2000
White, Michael J. .............1969-70,’72
White, Quentin.......................2002-04
White, Rolland H. ........................1949
White, Tony..................................1987
Whitlow, Ray E.......................1964-66
Whitson, Zane Trey ......................1989
Widseth, Dean K. ...................1946-48
Widseth, Edwin C. .................1934-36
Wiest, M.A. ..................................1906
Wilcox, Manly A......................1941-42
Wildung, Richard K................1940-42
Wile, Russell F. ............................1935
Wilhite, D.L. ................................2009
Wilke, Elmer H.............................1938
Wilkinson, Charles B. “Bud”..1934-36
Wilkinson, Rob (mgr.)..................2000
Willard, William D. ......................1888
Williams, Brian......................1986-88
Williams, Claude A......................1915
Williams, David .....................1985-87
Williams, Don ........................1993-96
Williams, Henry L. .......................1917
Williams, John McKay ............1965-67
Williams, Ken ..............................2002
Williams, Lamanzer ...............1994-97
Williams, Lewis Ben ..............1989-90
Williams, Mark (mgr.) .................1989
Williams, Marquette....................1992
Williams, Parc .......................1995-98
Williams, Scott ......................1992-95
Williams, Vernon M................1916-18
Williams, Wayne H. ................1942-45
Williamson, Desirray C. .........1974-77
Wills, Jeff ....................................2009
Wilson, Curtis ........................1965-67
Wilson, Gregg M. ...................1972-74
Wilson, Kevin J.......................1983-86
Wilson, Leonard A. ......................1916
Wilson, Norries ......................1984-86
Winchell, Horace V.......................1882
Winfield, Vernon H. ................1969-71
Winkelman, Joseph M..................1985
Winkjer, Joel G. ............................1897
Wintermute, John S................1966-68
Wirtanen, Glen ............................1964
Wise Jr., Charles E.......................1916
Witthus, Rick .........................1979-82
Wojciechowski, Mike ..............2001-04
Wojcik, T.P. “Ted”.........................1938
Wohlhuter, Jon (mgr.) ..................2000
Wolkow, Lance .......................1990-93
Wolkow, Todd ..................1991, ’93-94
Wolkow, Troy ..........................1985-88
Wood, John K..........................1980-82
Wood, Larry R. .............................1972
Wood, Willis J. .............................1952
Woods, Clarence..........................2001
Woodson, Johnny....................1994-95
Woodworth, Richard E. ................1896
Wright, Jeffrey R. ...................1968-70
Wright, Michael W..................1957-59
Wright, Pat..................................1990
Wright, Paul W.......................1970-72
Wrightson, Harold L. ..............1936-38
Wrobel, James C. ...................1968-69
Wrobel, Ronald R. ............1973,’75-76
Wykes, Tris (mgr.)........................1991
Wyman, A.D ...........................1915-16
Wynn, Ryan .................................2008
Wypyszynski, Ken R................1976-78
Wyrick, Jimmy ..............1996-97, 1999
Y
Yackel, Kenneth J...................1954-55
Yates, Richard J. .........................1957
Young, John P.........................1907-09
Youso, Frank M. .....................1955-57
Yurick, Bob..................................1989
Z
Zachary, Percy J. .........................1952
Zacho, Brett D.............................1987
Zavadsky, Adam (mgr.) ...............1995
Zak, James M. .............................1962
Zemke, Val ..................................2000
Zitzloff, Ray D. ............................1962
Zochert, Blake.............................2000
Zubar, Ivan S. ........................1982-83
Zupetz, John H. ......................1947-49
All-Time Captains
ALL-TIME CAPTAINS
1934
1935
1936
Francis “Pug” Lund, HB
Glen Seidel, QB
Julius Alfonse, HB
Edwin Widseth, T
Ray King, RE
Francis Twedell, RG
Win Pederson, LT
1982
1983
1984
1985
Bob Bjorklund, C
Bill Johnson, E
Bruce Smith, LH
Dick Wildung, RT
Paul Mitchell, T
Clifford Anderson, E
Game Captains
Game Captains
Robert Sandberg, QB
Steve Silianoff, C
Warren Beson, C
Howard Brennan, C
Clayton Tonnemaker, C
1987
1988
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
A.J. Baldwin, RB
John W. Adams, C
No Captain
Howard T. Abbott, QB
Howard T. Abbott, QB
Alfred Pillsbury, QB
B.E. Trask, LE
Alfred Pillsbury, QB
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
Horace R. Robinson, C
William C. Leary, HB
William C. Leary, HB
James Madigan, C
Everhart Harding, RG
August T. Larson, LG
John M. Harrison, LE
John M. Harrison, LE
George E. Cole, QB
Buzz Schandrett, RE
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
L.A. “Bert” Page, Jr., C
Warren Knowlton, FB
John Flynn, LG
Edward Rogers, LE
Mose Strathern, C
Earl Current, FB
Earl Current, FB
John Schuknecht, RH
Ney Dunn, capt. elect
(died before the season)
Orren Safford, FB
John McGovern, QB
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
Dave Skrien, FB
Wayne Robinson, C
Richard Anderson, G
Paul Giel, HB
Bob McNamara, HB
Mike Falls, G
Dean Maas, C
Jon Jelacic, E
Mike Svendsen, C
Mike Wright, T
1910
1911
1912
1913
1914
1915
1916
1917
1918
1919
Lisle Johnston, FB
Earl Pickering, FB
Paul Tobin, FB
Donald Aldworth, RE
Boles Rosenthal, C
Bernie Bierman, LH
Bert Baston, LE
George Hauser, RT
Norman Kingsley, FB
Ernest Lampi, RH
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
Greg Larson, C
John Mulvena, G
Dick Enga, C
Milt Sunde, T
Joe Pung, C
Paul Faust, G
Chuck Killian, C
Tom Sakal, RH
Noel Jenke, LB
Jim Carter, FB
1996
1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
Neal Arnston, QB
Larry Teberg, LT
Oliver Aas, C
Earl Martineau, QB
Ted Cox, RT
Herman Ascher, RH
Roger Wheeler, RE
Herb Joesting, FB
George Gibson, LG
Game Captains
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1999
1930
1931
1932
1933
Win Brockmeyer, RH
Clarence Munn, LG
Walter Hass, QB
Roy Oen, C
Jeff Wright, DHB
Bill Light, LB
Bob Morgan, QB
Mike Steidl,
Ollie Bakken, LB
Jeff Selleck, C
Keith Simons, DT
Tony Dungy, QB
Steve Midboe, DT
Stan Systma, DE
Alan Blanshan, DT
Glenn Bourquin, TE
Mark Carlson, QB
Marion Barber, TB
Ken Dallafior, OT
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1986
1989
Ed Olson, C
Randy Rasmussen, C
Mark Vonderhaar, OT
Jon Lilleberg, OG
Peter Najarian, LB
Mark Dusbabek, LB
Ray Hitchcock, C
Norries Wilson, OT
Rickey Foggie, QB
Jason Bruce, FL
Chuck McCree, CB
Brian Williams, C
Darrell Thompson, RB
Mac Stephens, LB
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1997
1998
2000
2001
2002
Mike Sunvold, DT
Frank Jackson, FS
Sean Lumpkin, DB
Patt Evans, TE
Keith Ballard, OL
Andre Davis, LB
Marquel Fleetwood, QB
Ted Harrison, OL
Dennis Cappella, DL
Antonio Carter, RB
Russ Heath, LB
Robert Rogers, OL
Chris Darkins, RB
Ed Hawthorne, DL
Justin Conzemius, DB
Chris Darkins, RB
Todd Jesewitz, OL
Craig Sauer LB
Gann Brooks, OL
Jerome Davis, DL
Ben Langford, LB
Cory Sauter, QB
Tutu Atwell, WR
Crawford Jordan, DB
Cory Sauter, QB
Parc Williams, LB
Troy Duerr, OT
Antoine Richard, DT
Parc Williams, LB
Tyrone Carter, SS
Billy Cockerham, QB
Ben Hamilton, C
2008
2009
Asad Abdul-Khaliq, QB
Dan Kwapinski, DT
Ben Utecht, TE
Eli Ward, FS
Greg Eslinger, C
Justin Fraley, FS
Rian Melander, OT
Darrell Reid, DE
Greg Eslinger, C
Anthony Montgomery, DT
John Pawielski, FS
Mark Setterstrom, OG
Mike Sherels, LB
Matt Spaeth, TE
Tony Brinkhaus, C
Amir Pinnix, RB
Mike Sherels, LB
John Shevlin, LB
Steve Shidell, OT
Willie VanDeSteeg, DE
Steve Davis, LB
Eric Decker, WR
Willie VanDeSteeg, DE
Adam Weber, QB
Garrett Brown, DL
Lee Campbell, LB
Eric Decker, WR
Simoni Lawrence, LB
Eric Small, DL
Adam Weber, QB
Ben Hamilton, C
Sean Hoffman, LB
Karon Riley, DE
Jack Brewer, FS
Derek Burns, C
Jimmy Henry, LB
Ron Johnson, WR
Asad Abdul-Khaliq, QB
Michael Lehan, CB
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All-Time Numbers
#1
Tutu Atwell (1994-97)
Wendell Avery (1975-79)
Tramaine Brock (2008)
Mike Brown (1993)
Michael Carter (2009-)
Brandon Green (2009-)
Andy Hare (1981)
Kelvin Jenkins (1980)
Ryan Keller (1997-2000)
Keith Matthews (2001-03)
Dwayne McMullen (1982-84)
Kenneth Page (1985, 1987)
Robert Sandberg (1946)
Brodrick Smith (2008)
Andre Thaddies (1988-91)
Paul Westerhaus (1973-74)
Ernie Wheelwright (2006-07)
Quentin White (2005)
#2
Bob Bartholomay (1950)
Jack Brewer (1998-2001)
Guy Brown (1986)
Elwin Burditte (1977)
Ryan Collado (2007-)
Chris Gaiters (1987-89)
Brandon Green (2008)
Paris Hamilton (2003-2004)
Walter Hausken (1946-50)
Juan Hunter (1990-94)
Dominic Jones (2005-06)
Zack Kartak (2000-01)
Jeff Kleinheinz (1980)
William McCall (1973-76)
Scott Richards (1981-82)
Craig Scruggs (1995-98)
Elvin Sloan (1983-84)
DeWayne Williams (1979)
#3
Gregory Barlow (1973-76)
Brent Berglund (1989)
Mike Carroll (1972)
Bryan Cupito (2003-06)
Andre Gilbert (1982-83)
Glenn Howard (1977-81)
Harold Howell (2007)
Lee Hutton (1994-98)
John W. Johnson (1950)
Ron Johnson (1999-2001)
Arvin Langum (1949-50)
Keith Lattimore (1990-92)
Ryan Lee (1993)
Charles McCree (1985-88)
Kim Royston (2009-)
Calvin Stoll (1948)
#4
Neal Abraham (1948)
Trumaine Banks (2003-06)
Clint Brewster (2007)
Hayo Carpenter (2009-)
Theodore Christensen (1949-50)
Albert Jr. Conerly (1973-76)
Keanon Cooper (2009-)
Fred Foggie (1988-90)
Herman Frickey (1946)
Kim Harrier (1972)
Antoine Henderson (1997-2001)
Clark Johnson (1983)
John Lewis (1991-92)
Chas. Lindekugel (1947)
Dan LiSanti (1990)
Mike Long (1993)
James Marcella (1977)
Albert McGee (1987)
Carlos McGee (1985-86)
Sean Parone (2001-02)
Ryan Thelwell (1994-96)
Rick Witthus (1978-82)
#5
Tony Brown (1981)
R.J. Buckner (2006-07)
Damien Cannaday (2000-01)
Glen Cieslewicz (1982, 1984)
Billy Cockerham (1996-99)
Rafael Cooper (1994-95)
Everette Faunce (1946-48)
MarQueis Gray (2009-)
Brent Herbel (1986-89)
George Hudak (1949-50)
Troy Jackson (1983)
Johnny Johnson (2008-)
Marcel Jones (2005)
Greg Olson (1980)
Jeff Rosga (1991-93)
Dominique Sims (2000-04)
Dick Stromwall (1972-73)
Bob Stroup (1979)
Stan Sytsma (1974-78)
Joe Weber (2000)
Marty Werden (1985)
Pat Wright (1990)
#6
Richard Anonsen (1947-50)
Alex Daniels (2005-06)
Eugene Gailord (1985)
Derrick Harvey (1994-96)
Rodney Heath (1993)
Jimmy Henry (1997-2001)
Tray Herndon (2007)
Mark Larsen (1976)
Gene McAlister (1950)
Frank Mosko (1972-75)
Les O’Hara (1987-90)
Aaron Piepkorn (1991-92)
William Prairie (1977-78, ’80)
Brett Sadek (1983-84)
Omar Salas (1990)
Todd Stout (1981-82)
Kevin Whaley (2009)
Quentin White (2002-04)
Warren Williams (1946)
#7
Kahlen Barnes (1994)
Kim Becker (1972)
Shawn Boerboom (1981)
Bill Bye (1946-50)
Darrell Cochran (1950)
Travis Cole (2000-01)
Eric Decker (2006-09)
Marcus Evans (1989-90)
Rodney Heath (1995-96)
Dean Kaufman (1988)
Steve Kemph (1998-99)
Luke Leverson (1997-99)
Tom Luckemeyer (1975-77)
Matt Martinez (1985-86)
Bruce Olson (1980-81)
Scott Sigman (1973)
Phillip Sutton (1982-83)
Moses Taylor (1991-94)
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Mark Tonn (1978-79)
Jakari Wallace (2002-2005)
Tony White (1987-88)
#8
Asad Abdul-Khaliq (1999-03)
Tommie Ash (1974-75)
John Bentley (1988-91)
John Bobinksi (1986-87)
Mike Chalberg (1993-95)
Keith Dimmy (1996-98)
Kerry Glenn (1981-84)
Robert Hary (1946)
John Hoffman (1976-79)
Bill McMoore (1948)
Bob Morgan (1972)
Spencer Reeves (2009-)
Timothy Salem (1980)
Andre Sloan El (2004-05)
Jon Stolski (1985)
Randy Thiele (1973)
Robert Thompson (1949-50)
Adam Weber (2006-)
#9
Joel Brown (1986-88)
Tony Dungy (1973-76)
Harry Elliott (1946-48)
Mike Hohensee (1981-82)
Pierre Jackson (2003)
Mark Keller (1989)
Keith Massey (2005-06)
Dick May (1949-50)
Drinon Mays (1990-93)
Chuck McGrew (1972)
Greg Murphy (1983)
Greg Nelson (1994-97)
David Pittman (2008-09)
Curtese Poole (1998-2000)
Anthony Reid (1984)
Craig Sauer (1991)
Curtis Thomas (2007)
Gary Tinsley (2008)
Garry White (1977-80)
#10
Kelly Adam (1984-85)
Harold Almquist (1926)
Lawrence Carlson (1965-67)
John Coatta (1977)
Chuck Cosetta (1974)
Craig Curry (1969-71)
PAUL GIEL (1951-54)
Gary Johnson (1950)
James Kelly (1945)
Chris Kriselewicz (1972-73)
Steve Malnar (1959)
Jim Malosky (1946-50)
Donald Miller (1960-61)
Robert Nittolo (1988)
Larry Peterson (1962-64)
Greg Pylatiuk (1978-79)
Jeff Rosga (1990)
Timothy Salem (1981-82)
Marty Werden (1987)
Steve Winum (1975-76)
*NOTE: Number 10 was retired Sept. 24, 1991, in honor
of Paul Giel.
#11
Duane Baglion (1947)
Greg Baumhauer (1989-91)
Walter Bowser (1968-70)
Steve Edling (1980)
Keith Edwards (1976-79)
Mike Frankberg (2006-07)
Robbie Gray (1990)
Rob Jones (1992-96)
Mike Makings (1972-73)
Bill McMoore (1949-50)
Don Olson (1948)
Gerald Pelletier (1961-63)
Robert Peplaw (1926)
Andy Persby (1997-99)
Matt Poreba (2001)
Jarod Posthumus (2002)
Roselle Richardson (1985-87)
Greg Roeszler (1974-75)
William Roller (1981-84)
Thomas Sakal (1965-67)
Joseph Salem (1958-60)
Desi Steib (2004-07)
Troy Stoudermire Jr. (2008-)
Tom Uram (1955)
Buzz Wheeler (1946)
#12
Anthony Aitkin (1993)
Melvin Anderson (1969-71)
Duane Blaska (1960-62)
Mark Carlson (1976-79)
Paul Carlson (1986-87)
Mike Chambers (2005-06)
Billy Cockerham (1995)
Robert Cox (1956-58)
Adrian Crawford (1991-93)
Gerald Eisenberg (1954-55)
John Fabry (1958)
Justin Fraley (2000-04)
Mike Frankberg (2005)
Bud Grant (1946)
Andrew Haines (1963-65)
Thomas Hamner (1996-99)
Andy Hare (1982-85)
Michael Jacobs (2004)
Don Jobe (1949)
Keswic Joiner (1987-88,1990)
Steve Lawing (1972-73)
Stuart Leisz (1950)
George Matchan (1926)
Donald McMoore (1950)
Damola Ogundipe (2007-08)
Steve Olsen (1974-75)
Glenn Pullens (1947-48)
Duane Ruzynski (1995)
Laurence Schmitt (1951-53)
Eric Smith (1994)
Willie Starks (1981)
Ray Stephens (1966-68)
Bill Swats (1980)
Howard Tyson (1959)
#13
Adam Bailey (1995)
Adrian Crawford (1991)
Adam Ernst (2003-04)
Derek Fisher (1989-92)
Andrew Geer (1926)
James Glowack (1956)
Brody Grandas (2005)
Trevis Graham (1998-2000)
Bud Grant (1947-50)
Joe Halama (2004)
Kevin Mazzu (1974)
Michael McKelton (2006-09)
Sean Murphy (1981)
Jim Olson (1980)
Dale Quist (1954)
Richard Reed (1984-85)
Paul Rogind (1976-79)
Tim Schade (1993-94)
Scott Streiff (1986-88)
Willard Tuomi (1950)
Joe Weber (2000-01)
Ken Williams (2001-02)
Spergon Wynn III (1995-96)
#14
Glenn Cardelli (1978-82)
John Carlson (2004)
Steve Carlson (1983)
Donald Cassidy (1954)
Tom Cates (1946)
Bruce Daugherty (1947)
Eric Decker (2005)
Marquel Fleetwood (1988-92)
Rickey Foggie (1984-87)
Dick Gregory (1949-50)
Preston Gruening (1998-2002)
Bob Haake (1955-58)
Jim Herman (1970-72)
Laurence Johnson (1958-60)
Steve Kemph (1998)
Craig Kirtland (1976)
Brian Kocourek (1973, 1975)
Jerome Krohnfeldt (1953)
Greg Mitchell (1968)
Dan Moore (1993-97)
Damola Ogundipe (2009)
Kevin Peters (1977)
Robert Rutford (1951)
Robert Sadek (1961-63)
Richard Stolp (1969)
Gary Tinsley (2008)
Leonard Walsh (1926)
Curtis Wilson (1965-67)
#15
Ray Armstrong (1985-86)
William Bevan (1963-65)
Joe Burgoyne (1951)
Mike Cadwell (1970)
Geno Cappelletti (1953-54)
Clayton Gay (1926)
Robert Gelle (1950)
Philip Hagen (1967-69)
Jamal Harris (2004-07)
Brad Howe (1983)
Richard Larson (1955-57)
Bob Leivermann (1958)
Gus Martin (1997)
Jermaine Mays (1998-2002)
Joel Monroe (2005)
Dean Rasmuson (1982)
Duane Ruzynski (1993)
Scott Schaffner (1987-91)
Mark Silianoff (1973-75)
Steve Silianoff (1972)
Jack Simmons (2008)
Terrance Simmons (1976-79)
Traye Simmons (2008-09)
SANFORD STEPHENS (1959-61)
Len Stream (1962)
Bob Sudler (1978-81)
Clayton Tonnemaker (1946-49)
Don Williams (1992-96)
*NOTE: Stephens’ 15 jersey
All-Time Numbers
was retired Nov. 18, 2000, in
honor of Sandy Stephens. The
number will continue to be
worn in his honor.
#16
Michael Baker (1985-88)
Aric Berquist (1991)
Bob Bjorklund (1970)
John Bogard (1957)
Burton Bonn (1955)
Earl Bruhn (1946)
John Carlson (2005-06)
Gary Colberg (1960)
Bryan Cupito (2002)
Nick Davidson (1980-81)
Michael Dean (1991)
Carter DeLaittre (1942)
Fulton (1926)
Bob Granum (1943-44)
John Hankinson (1962, ’64-65)
Mike Harden (1996-99)
Scott Hesse (1978)
Hampton Hook (1983)
Randy Hoverman (1978)
Don Johnson (1947)
Kirby Kuklenski (1972-75)
Ben Kuznia (2007-09)
Merle Larsen (1938-39)
Richard Larson (1969)
Rhys Lloyd (2003-04)
Stafford Lott (1945)
Robert Manney (1954)
Angus McNeely (1977)
Gene Murphy (1958)
Mathew Rauh (1966-68)
Craig Sauer (1992-95)
Van Sistino (1940)
Joe Smith (1976)
Keith Stolen (1948-50)
Burton Storm (1936)
Jesse Westlund (1999)
Jude Wimberger (1995)
Steve Wingert (1979)
Lance Wolkow (1990)
Clarence Woods (1999-2001)
#17
Harold Barnhart (1926)
Aric Berquist (1990)
Mark Fest (1989)
John Force (1966-68)
Kenneth Foxworth (1976-80)
Vincent Fuller (1972-75)
Alan Holt (1984-88)
Ryan Iversen (1998)
Clark Johnson (1981)
Ryan Kelly (1991)
Dick Lawrence (1948-50)
McAuoid (1927)
John Morgan (2005)
Robert Morgan (1969-71)
Tony Mortensen (2005-08)
Alex Neist (1999)
Jeff Noblin (1982)
Larry Olsonoski (1946-47)
Tony Patterson (1999-03)
David Pilkey (1950)
Jim Reese (1956-59)
Cory Sauter (1993-97)
Kenneth Sebree (1990-92)
Donald Swanson (1951-55)
Tom Teigen (1960-62)
Bruce Van De Walker (1963)
T.J. Wentzel (2007)
Glen Wirtanen (1964-65)
#18
Nick Ambrasas (1998-99)
Howard Brennan (1947-50)
Mark Brownstein (1944)
R.J. Buckner (2008-09)
Antoine Burns (2000-02)
Stephon Delarosby (1989)
Scott Eckers (1990-94)
Gregg Eskridge (1982)
Gil Fash (1971-73)
Ronald Gohde (1954-55)
Dennis Hale (1966-68)
Garrison Harmann (1995)
Dick Heeb (1943)
Bob Higgins (1941-42)
Anton Hulstrand (1926)
Jeffrey Kyle (1983)
Terrance McLean (1959-60)
Vern Pollock (1958)
Derek Rackley (1995-98)
Paul Ramseth (1961-63)
Dave Sauer (1953)
Max Schmitt (1956)
Ahmad Shareef (1978)
Mike Stensrud (1979-81)
Paul Strong (1985-88)
Clark Taube (1935-37)
Marc Trestman (1974-77)
Justin Valentine (2004-07)
#19
Andrew Allison (2008)
Clarence Arendsee (1926)
Bola Awobamise (1997)
Adam Bailey (1996-98)
David Baldridge (1965-67)
Bob Barnes (1942)
Kenneth Beiersdorf (1946-50)
Thomas Bienemann (1968-69)
Richard Buendorf (1986)
Darryl Castile (1982-83)
Grande (1927)
Kevin Grant (1987-90)
Harlan Hurd (1935)
Walter Jones (1976-78)
Benji Kamrath (1999-03)
Richard LaPage (1953)
Drew Lechner (2005)
Kraig Lofquist (1962)
Mike Maciejowski (2005-08)
Mike Mason (1970-72)
Jack Mertes (1950)
Mike Moe (1984-85)
Jason Murdock (1995)
Averial Nelson (1950)
William Nelson (1963)
Tom Pence (1979)
Lewis Potter (1975)
Perry Rhodus (1959)
Steve Schoepke (1974)
Jim Shearer (1938-40)
Alan Slavik (1993-94)
Tim Soliday (2006)
Roger Smith (1973)
Rob St. Sauver (1990-92)
Ron Wechbacker (1980-81)
Wayne “Red” Williams (1943-45)
#20
Rick Adams (1987-88)
George Adzick (1973-76)
Jubril Akinwale (2000-01)
Tim Alderson (1970-72)
Elmer Bailey (1977-79)
Justin Chatman (2007)
Chris Cohen (1989-91)
Justin Conzemius (1992-95)
Bob Danielsen (1946)
Bob Hammel (1948)
Jonathan Hammer (1967)
Hardy (1927)
Albert Harris (1963)
George Hudak (1951-52)
Justin Isom (2001-03)
Larry Joyner (1982-86)
Mike Kimbell (1990)
Jerry Kolander (1940)
Harold Leigh (1959)
Jim McGee (1944)
Robert Meredith (1953)
Don Miller (1962)
Malvin Nydahl (1926)
Eugene Newton (1938)
Brandon Owens (2004-05)
Ryan Rindels (1995)
Harvey Ring (1934-36)
Fred Rodgers (1996-99)
Jack Stuhlman (1947)
Leonard Swanbeck (1931)
Jay Thomas (2008-09)
DeWayne Walker (1980-81)
Ray Whitlow (1964-66)
Edgar Ziegler (1950)
#21
John Ahlquist (1949)
Marion Barber III (2001-04)
John Bolinger (1972)
Terry Brown (1961-63)
Jermel Carr (1993)
Gary Couch (1984-87)
Lawrence Esser (1950)
Maurice Forte (1967-68)
Roy Freiermuth (1989-91)
Hank Frese (1958)
James Gallery (1980-83)
Orville Gilmore (1973-74)
Gordon (1926)
Walt Hargesheimer (1932-33)
Eugene Hatfield (1964-66)
Javon Jackson (1994-96)
Kelvin Jenkins (1979)
Duane Jennett (1953-54)
Delvin Jones (1997-2000)
Bob Kelson (1948)
James King (1988)
Simoni Lawrence (2008-09)
Robert Lewis (1934-35)
Daron Love (2006-07)
Kenneth MacDougall (1931)
Scott Ramsdell (1992)
Tom Reed (1991)
Kenneth Schultz (1958)
Robert Schultz (1955-57)
Tim Sharp (1970)
Brian Snyder (1975-78)
#22
Don Arthur (1953)
Douglas Beaudoin (1972-75)
Duane Bennett (2007-)
Warren Beson (1946-48)
Paul Blanchard (1981-83)
Gary Breault (1977)
Steve Breault (1978)
Bros (1926)
Geno Capelletti (1951-52)
Tyrone Carter (1996-99)
George Champlin (1931-33)
Paul Dagner (1980)
Albert Fischer (1960-62)
George Geelen (1940)
Orville Gilmore (1976)
Mike Gist (1992-94)
Courtney Holmes (1985)
Mike Hook (1991)
Sam Hunt (1934-36)
James King (1989-91)
Robert Kolliner (1937-38)
Carl Kroening (1949)
Dave Lindblom (1956-58)
Herschel Lysaker (1958)
David Manlove (1950)
Stewart Maples (1963, 1965)
Laurence Maroney (2003-05)
Erin McManus (1995)
Angus McNeely (1979)
Bronko Nagurski (1927)
Dave Nelson (1968)
Bret Steger (1993)
Tyrone Stenzel (1988)
Craig Welter (1987)
#23
Dominique Barber (2004-07)
Arland Bruce (1998-99)
Steve Caiazzo (1972)
Steve Cheolas (1973)
Don Clarquist (1975-76)
Justin Conzemius (1991)
Bill Crockett (1962, 1964)
David Egbert (1990)
DeLeon Eskridge (2008-)
Bryan Green (1991)
Dick Halverson (1958)
Dale Hanson (1934)
Mark Hendricks (1974)
Jamile Holtz (1992)
Lungen Howard (1981)
Terry Jackson II (2000-03)
Crawford Jordan (1993-97)
Paul Kangas (1989)
Joe Kriegl (1990)
Ralph Lundeen (1940)
Walter Mark (1931)
William Matheny (1935-37)
Jack McNeill (1946, 1948)
Art Mulvey (1926)
Dana Noel (1977-80)
Mike Perfetti (1969-70)
Doug Roalstad (1967-68)
Terry Stewart (1984-88)
Craig White (1982-83)
#24
Ron Anderson (1968-70)
Frank Barle (1936)
Kahlen Barnes (1995-98)
Andre Brown (1999-2000)
Mark Buehler (1979)
Elwin Burditte (1976)
Ansel Carter (1995)
Mike Chalberg (1991)
Edward Christian (1964)
Don Clarquist (1975)
Derek Collier (1984)
Melvin Erickson (1937-38)
Vern Gagne (1946, 1948)
Andre Gilbert (1980-81)
Steven Goldberg (1973)
Brody Grandas (2005-06)
Stan Hanson (1934-35)
Jerome Bob Hary (1942)
John Hass (1931)
Rodney Heath (1994)
Duane Jurgens (1978)
William Kauth (1957-60)
Mark Keller (1988, 1990)
Robert Lewis (1990-93)
Lawrence Marko (1977-78)
Dick May (1951)
Dick McNamara (1954-56)
Joe Mernik (1939-40)
Kenneth Parent (1945)
Ed Penn (1985-87)
Mike Perfetti (1971)
Steve Politano (1972)
Alan Reid (1982-83)
Wayne Robinson (1949-50)
Earl Roles (1961)
Gary Russell (2004-05)
Stu Scheer (1943)
Marcus Sherels (2007-09)
James Singleton (1989)
Tom Smith (1944)
Leif Strand (1926)
Fred Techel (1952)
Danny Upchurch (2001-02)
Byron Williams (2003)
Kenneth Yackel (1953)
#25
Terrance Blayne (1993-96)
Herbert Braun (1944)
Demetrius Chism (1982-83)
Tim Dandridge (2008-09)
Anthony Davis (1979-80)
Howard Davis (1981)
Judge Dickson (1959-61)
Ukee Dozier (2000-04)
Malcolm Eiken (1932-35)
Bill Elliott (1946-49)
William Garner (1954)
George Gibson (1926)
Dick Gregory (1951-52)
Morris Greenberg (1931)
M. “Bubby” Holmes (1973-76)
Craig Kirtland (1977)
Kerm Klefsaas (1950)
Eric Lee (1999)
Chip Lohmiller (1984-87)
Lance Marcuson (1978)
John Marquesen (1969-71)
Michael McMahon (1953)
Louis Moentenich (1939)
Ben Morrow (1967)
George Nash (1937-38)
Brad Prigge (1997-99)
Tim Shaver (1990)
Matt Sheldon (1988-91)
Robert Smith (1992)
Thomas Smrekar (1962)
Bob Soltis (1956-59)
Matt Sutton (1943)
Jay Thomas (2006-07)
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#26
Brod Ailts (1974)
Chris Anders (1995)
Arlie Bomstad (1957-59)
Ted Christensen (1948)
Duran Cooley (2006-07)
Ryan Duffy (2001-03)
Jerry Eisenberg (1956)
Marcus Evans (1986-87)
Roger Frazier (1976-77)
Clorenzo Griffin (1999-2000)
Jason Hagman (1995)
Garrison Harmann (1994)
Derrick Harvey (1993)
Reid Haviland (2006)
Bob Kelson (1947)
Steve Kemph (1996-97)
John King (1946)
Kraig Lofquist (1963-64)
Sean Lumpkin (1988-91)
Joe Malinowksi (1973)
Chip Mosley (1992)
Walter Ohde (1931-33)
Walter Pribyl (1967-69)
Dale Quist (1952-54)
Mike Rallis (2007-)
Dwight Reed (1934-37)
Mike Robb (1978-82)
Dave Sauer (1954)
Tom Serie (1984)
Hussain Shakir (2004-05)
Charles Smith (1960-61)
Bruce Suneson (1965-66)
Fred Techel (1951)
Dick Wheaton (1949-50)
Roger Wheeler (1926)
Paul Wright (1970-72)
Blake Zochert (1998-2000)
#27
Donald Beattie (2005)
Aric Berquist (1992)
Warren Berry (1984-87)
Dick Blakely (1955)
Tom Chandonnet (1958)
Kirk Dyer (1990)
Trevis Graham (1997)
Mitchell Gray (1927)
Brian Hairston (1975-78)
G. Richard Harren (1963-64)
Walter Hass (1931-33)
Joe Justice (1994-95)
Chad Kolander (1941)
Tim Korby (1983)
Bobby Lee (1965-67)
Luke Leverson (1996)
Al Maeder (1926)
Ralph McAllister (1946-50)
Charles Myre (1937-39)
Todd Randall (1971-73)
Jack Rooney (1934-35)
Jack Schlichting (1981)
Everett Sesler (1988)
Terrence Sherrer (2006)
Richard Sullivan (1956)
Kyle Theret (2007-)
Virgil Thomas (1979-80)
Nate Tubbs (1993)
Eli Ward (1999-2003)
Simon Wing (1999)
Jeff Wright (1968-70)
#28
Samad Cain (2003-04)
William Chorske (1955-58)
Jim Dennerly (1931-33)
Dennis Felix (1963)
Gaston Garrido (1984-86)
George Gould (1936-39)
Tim Grate (1994-98)
John Grygelko (1948)
John Guentzel (1990-93)
Terrence Henderson (1981-82)
Neil Hofland (1953)
John W. Johnson (1950)
George MacKinnon (1926)
Kevin Mannion (2006-08)
Eddie Miles (1987-89)
William Munsey (1960-62)
Dan Nystrom (1999-2002)
Gary Pegues (1983)
Dennis Prokofsky (1959)
George Rennix (1934-35)
Lloyd Russ (1927)
Robert Smith (1991)
Tom Smith (1978-79)
Brett Steger (1994)
Steve Turnbull (1973)
Bobby Weber (1974-77)
Mike White (1969-72)
Thomas Williams (1966)
#29
Buzz Anderson (1960)
Richard Armstrong (1976)
Mike Albert (1999-2000)
Scott Bargfrede (1974-75)
Mike Brown (1991)
Jim Cairns (1962)
Dennis Carter (1984-87)
John Cristy (1948)
Ralph DeYounge (1950)
Archie Givens (1963)
Jason Hagman (1996-98)
Harold Hanson (1926)
Fred Hartwig (1981-82)
Scott Hesse (1979)
Irving Hill (1988)
Tom Johanson (1977)
Ray Kaiser (1994)
Scott Koelfgen (1993-95)
George McPartlin (1931)
Richard Peterson (1937-38)
Amir Pinnix (2004-07)
Tom Pribyl (1971-72)
Richard Revak (1959)
Anthony Richards (1990-91)
Theodore Russell (1969)
Shady Salamon (2008-)
Robert Tanner (1927)
Clarence Thompson (1935-36)
Dan Vollmer (1973)
Tommy Watson (1992)
#30
Don Bailey (1947-48)
Ed Bifulk (1978, ’80-81)
Erwin Burg (1932-34)
Lee Campbell (2006-09)
Wade Compton (1990)
Dale Conant (1985, ’87-89)
Ernie Cook (1969-71)
Ron Engel (1951-52)
Mike Gary (1926)
Rudy Gmitro (1935-37)
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Ben Hanson (2005)
Harold Hanson (1927)
Joe Hedges (1944-45)
Joe Hendrickson (1949-50)
Jon Jelinek (1960)
Noel Jenke (1966-68)
John Jones (1973-75)
Ray Kaiser (1995)
Bob Kolliner (1939-40)
Brad Moen (1972)
Jack Moore (1943)
Jerald Moore (1986)
Greg Mulligan (1982-84)
Don Olson (1946)
Mike Orman (1963)
Aaron Osterman (1991-94)
Pat Paquette (1976)
Harold Paulsen (1938)
Larry Pinson (2000)
Mike Reuteman (1981)
John Richmond (2001-04)
Craig Schleisman (1979)
Bernard Smith (1958)
John “Pete” Somers (1931)
Thomas Wagner (1959)
Gerald “Ron” Wallin (1957)
Matt Wangsness (1999-2000)
Jimmy Wyrick (1995-99)
#31
Riley Austin (1998)
Phil Archer (1999-2002)
Don Bailey (1946)
Matt Bong (1991)
Steve Breault (1975-78)
Rene Capo (1979)
Ray Close (1936)
Terrell Combs (2008)
Rich Crawford (1968-70)
Chris Engel (1974)
Kenneth Fischman (1954)
Jason Giannini (2005-07)
Dave Goretta (1972)
Eric Harmon (1994)
Doug Heidenreich (1950)
Dennis Hoglin (1965, 1967)
Ron Holty (1992-93)
Henry Jabbra (1937-39)
Willie Jude (1997)
Bill Kaminski (1926)
Paul Lindmeier (1950)
Averial Nelson (1948)
Paul Pinkert (1941)
Michael Reid (1961-64)
James Rogers (1958-60)
Peter Schuft (1934-35)
Al Settembrino (1988-91)
Marcus Singletary (2009)
Brett Steger (1995)
Bob Stroup (1980-82)
Louie Sylvester (1995)
Seth Thompson (2004)
Ryan Venturine (1996-98)
Rick Volkman (1971, 1973)
Russ Willis (1931-33)
Kevin Wilson (1983-86)
#32
Curt Bach (1977-78)
Terrance Campbell (2004-05)
Timothy Cashman (1961-62)
Lou Clare (1970-72)
Donny Dalton (1997)
Dick Dargis (1952)
Gary Getchman (1987)
Octavius Gould (1988)
Dwaine Hoberg (1947-49)
Zack Kartak (2002)
Dick Kauffman (1951)
Darroel Knoerr (1926)
Peter Najarian (1982-85)
Curtis Nelson (1967)
Brandon Owens (2003)
Ron Renzi (1979-80)
Tellis Redmon (1998-2001)
John Roning (1931-33)
Mike Ryan (1950)
Donald Skoy (1968)
Mark Smith (1989-92)
Nathan Triplett (2006-09)
Mike Turgeon (1986)
Andy Uram (1935-37)
Tommy Watson (1993-96)
O'Doll Williams (1973)
Desi Williamson (1974-76)
#33
Pudgy Abercrombie (1985)
Rahim Artic (1997)
Tommy Becker (2006-07)
Brian Bonner (1987)
Sam Brady (1973-76)
Jason Brouwer (1986)
Quentin Burdick (1931)
Renato Fitzpatrick (1998-2002)
Herman Frickey (1941-42)
Gary Getchman (1988)
Bob Hammel (1949-50)
Marvin Hein (1947-48)
Melvin Holme (1951-52, ’54)
Julian Hook (1960-62)
John Houle (1979)
Tony Hunter (1982-84)
Herb Joesting (1926-27)
Gary Johnson (1953)
Merlin Kispert (1944-46)
Tom MacLeod (1970-72)
Kurt Mangum (1978)
Erin McManus (1996)
Bob Paffrath (1938-40)
Loren Palmer (1943)
Al Papas (1932-33)
Logan Payne (2003)
Chuck Rios (1990-94)
Fred Rodgers (1995)
Johnny Sampy (2005)
Sam Scroggins (2004)
Rex Sharpe (2008-09)
Mike Sherels (2004)
Bernard Smith (1959)
Gregg Smith (1980)
Tyrone Stenzel (1989)
Rhody Tuszko (1955-58)
John Walsh (1967-69)
Frank Warner (1935-37)
Timothy Wheeler (1965-66)
#34
Ray Antil (1934-36)
Jay Brooks (1974)
Keith Brown (1975-78)
James Carter (1967-69)
Glen Cieslewicz (1980-81)
Jeremy Faue (2004-05)
Clement Felix (1959)
Kenneth Filbert (1937-38)
Dave Fritze (1972)
Mike Galloway (1999-2000)
E. Manny Henry (1982)
Joe Hirscher (1939-41)
Tyler Johnson (2007-08)
E.J. Jones (2006)
John Kellenberger (1956)
Kelvin Kleber (1955)
Richard Kubes (1954)
Dan LiSanti (1991-94)
Bob Lossie (1943-44)
Ralph Lundeen (1945)
Bryan Magnuson (1963)
Erin McManus (1997)
Rick Meyer (1988-90)
Jerald Moore (1987)
Michael Mullen (1998)
Steve Murray (1999-2001)
Malcolm Nelson (1983-84)
Ray Oen (1931-33)
John Pawielski (2002-05)
Randy Rasmussen (1979)
Donald Riddell (1926)
Joseph Scheitlin (1970)
Bob Searcy (1948)
Bobby Singletary (1985-86)
Mark Sotebeer (1971)
Andre Taté (2007-08)
Emery Trotter (1942)
Anthony Tyskiewicz (1961)
Bo Wasurick (1995)
Verdis Webb III (1995-96)
John Williams (1965-66)
#35
Frank Bachman (1954-55)
Frank Barle (1935)
John H. Bartelt (1938-40)
Ray Bates (1936-37)
John Bertolt (1938-40)
Jay Bevan (1934)
Dan Boyd (1988)
Jason Cooper (1999)
Dick Enga (1962)
John Gardner (1942)
George Geelan (1941)
Robbie Gray (1991)
Thomas Hamner (1995)
Jon Hoese (2007-)
Lee Horning (1990)
Vincent Hypolite (1992-94)
Donald Johnson (1953)
Wayne Kakela (1927)
Mike Laliberte (1979-82)
Dale Lindsley (1950)
Derrick Martin (1990)
John Matthews (1974-77)
Phil McManus (1944-45)
Richard Nelson (1943)
Jerome Newsom (1964-66)
Tom Nicklow (1989)
John O'Keefe (1987)
Ryan Rindels (1996-99)
Thomas Robbins (1957-60)
Paul Rudolph (1971-72)
Steve Silianoff (1946-47)
Donovan Small (1983-86)
Judd Smith (2006)
Henry Tasche (1968-70)
Seth Thompson (2006-07)
Ray Tometz (1931)
Mackenzy Toussaint (2000)
George Tuttle (1926)
All-Time Numbers
Ron Wallin (1951-52)
Mike Wojciechowski (2000-04)
Jim Zak (1961)
#36
Frank Alexander (1931)
John Baumgartner (1951-54)
Richard Borstad (1955-58)
Timothy Browne (1969)
Edward Burns (1974-78)
Omar Douglas (1990)
Nickolas Elias (1988)
Byron Evans (1995-99)
John Geist (1943)
Roger Hagberg (1959-60)
Terry Hedstrom (1961)
Joseph Holmberg (1964-66)
Ron Holty (1991)
Demetrus Johnson (2000-02)
George Kemp (1967)
Leo Kenney (1939)
Michael Kurus (1992-94)
Vernal LeVoir (1934-35)
Arnold Mandas (1950)
Albert McGee (1986-87)
Bill Meili (1926)
Mike Milosevich (1936-38)
Joel Monroe (2006-08)
Todd Peterson (1979-82)
Stephon Rhea (2004)
Jay Sharp (1962-63)
Gordon Soltau (1946-50)
Mike Steidl (1971-73)
Dave Thomas (1941)
Mark Vander Woude (1985)
#37
Dick Anderson (1950)
Hal Anderson (1931)
Riley Austin (1999)
Don Bailey (1951-52)
Valdez Baylor (1982-85)
Jim Bean (1995)
Dennis Cornell (1966)
Eric Ellestad (2006-)
George Franck (1937-40)
Ron Goetz (1986-89)
Stanley Hanson (1936)
Chris Holden (2002-05)
Caifson Johnson (1935)
Donald Jukich (1959)
Michael Kasten (2005)
Dewey King (1944)
John King (1971-73)
Woodrow Kramer (1934)
Glenn Lewis (1978-80)
John Lundin (1947-50)
John Lundquist (1943)
Henry Manny (1981)
Patrick McCarthy (1969)
Andy Merrill (2001)
Tom Murphy (1977)
Roderick Narcisse (1992-93)
Jim Perkins (1974-76)
Peter Ralles (1970)
James Snyder (1990-91)
Edgar Ukkelberg (1926)
Bruce Van De Walker (1964-65)
Parc Williams (1994-98)
Wesley Windmiller (1942)
#38
William Bevan (1934)
Robert Blakely (1956-58)
Sholly Blustin (1927)
Jason Bruce (1985-88)
Michael Danielson (1966)
Jim Demos (1943)
Scott Dowd (1977)
Scott Farnes (1975-76)
Fred Farthing (1964)
Gene Flick (1939-41)
Brandon Hagen (2002-04)
Justin Hall (1997-2000)
Brent Harms (1978-81)
Blake Haudan (2007-09)
James Heid (1959)
Tim Heid (1958)
Melvin Henderson (1965)
Laron Honn (1945)
Neil Hyde (1926)
Frank Johnson (1942)
Jerry Jones (1960-62)
Barry Mayer (1968-70)
Sean McMenomy (1994-97)
Andy Metz (2006)
Mike Ramerth (1971-73)
Sam Riley (1935-37)
Craig Scruggs (1994)
Marcus Singletary (2008)
Norbert Soukup (1944)
Bob Sudler (1982-84)
Sam Swartz (1931-33)
Lewis Ben Williams (1989-91)
Marquette Williams (1992-93)
jJosh Wiltsie (2004-05)
Ken Yackel (1954-55)
#39
Gordon Alexander (1939)
Bob Bach (1947)
Remus Bretoi (1943-44)
Milton Bruhn (1932-34)
Jeff Carr (1975-78)
Jermel Carr (1994-95)
Antonio Carter (1990-93)
Tom Chandler (1969-71)
Edward Christian (1965-66)
Joe Christopherson (1981-85)
Bill Collins (1931)
Pat Cotter (1994)
Paul Dagner (1979)
Greg Gerths (1972)
Steve Goldberg (1974)
Bob Greer (1941)
Donald Haugo (1967-68)
Duke Johnson (1926)
Mark Jundt (2003-04)
Ray Kaiser (1996-97)
Michael Lehan (1998-2002)
Josh Robertson (2006-07)
Don Roedel (1950)
Jan Schwantz (1961)
Darrell Thompson (1986-89)
Elmer Wilkow (1936-38)
DeWayne Williams (1980)
Kenneth Wold (1959)
#40
Neal Abraham (1947)
Roger Artis III (1977-80)
Michael Barrett (1995-96)
Bronko Danovic (1939)
Mike Derickson (1972)
Marty Engh (1951)
Steve Franklin (1985-86)
Bill Garnaas (1940-43)
William Garner (1955)
Jeff Geier (1988)
Michael Gist (1991)
Ralph Goode (1953-54)
Scott Harms (1976)
Dick Humleker (1969-71)
Frank Jacobs (1981)
Kenneth Jacobson (1962-64)
James King (1987)
Eric Lee (2000)
John Lewis (1990)
William Martin (1957-58)
Pat McCarthy (2002-05)
Wilbur Moore (1936-38)
David Mulholland (1959-61)
Michael Mullen (1997)
Tom Murphy (1975)
Jake Ohlson (1931)
Dale Rennebohm (1934-35)
Jerry Ring (1958)
Omar Salas (1991-94)
Marvin Spencer (1998)
Jack Sturdevant (1948)
Rick Upchurch (1973-74)
Lloyd Westin (1927)
John Wintermute (1966-68)
Rishon Early (1992-96)
Roger French (1950)
Ron Ganther (1990)
Claude Glotzmaier (1943)
Andre Harris (1980-84)
Ed Heinz (1951-54)
Lloyd Hribar (1931-33)
Marc Jelacic (1977)
Caifson Johnson (1934)
Dawayn Johnson (1954)
Bob Kasper (1944-45)
Kevin Keller (1972-73)
Jason Lamers (2004-05)
Bert Lund (1940)
Vincent Lundeen (1938-39)
Willie Middlebrooks (1997-2000)
Francis Paquette (1968)
Harold Payne (1960)
John Pride (1974-75)
Maurice Rhodes (1969-70)
Simpson Sartin (1990-91)
Stanton Skjei (1962-64)
Jon Thissen (1986)
Logan U’u (2007-09)
Richard Whinnery (1959)
Harold Wrightson (1937)
#41
Julius Alfonse (1934-36)
Oscar Anderson (1937)
Marion Barber (1977-80)
Ken Bombardier (1955-58)
Mark Cross (1994-97)
Michael Curtis (1967-69)
Stephon Delarosby (1988)
Hanif Echols (1982)
Doug Evans (1987-89)
Erik Fors (1983-86)
Bill Foss (1950)
Rod Ganther (1991-93)
Lewis Garrison (1990)
Gerald Griffin (1931-33)
Kenneth Haycraft (1926)
Justin Kucek (2005-08)
Michael McMahon (1954)
Richard McNamara (1953)
Lonnie Morgan (1964-65)
Jeff Olson (1998-99)
Dan Orseske (2009)
Harmon Pierce (1927)
Larry Powell (1973)
Rolland Ring (1939-41)
Walter Ross (1981)
Bud Schmid (1943)
Farrell Sheridan (1970-72)
Lyle Skandel (1958-60)
Eric Stenzel (2000-03)
John Storlie (1944-45)
Charles Swanum (1951)
Bill Thiele (1950)
Stanley Thiele (1947-49)
Robert Williams (1998-2000)
#43
Grady Appleton (1982-83)
Neil Bengtson (1959)
Rick Bennett (1968)
John Bergstrom (1967)
John Bruton (1966)
Chester Cooper (1977-81)
Dennis Cummings (1972-75)
Ryan Grant (2009)
Fred Guest (1935)
Larry Halenkamp (1947)
Ellsworth Harpole (1931-33)
Melvin Henderson (1963-64)
Steve Heston (1976)
Charlton Keith (2002)
James Lund (1936)
Ken McClintock (1989-92)
Rob McGarry (2004-07)
Jim McGraw (1971)
Marcus McIntosh (1985-86)
Hadrian Moore (1988)
Mari Moore (1995-98)
Lyman Myers III (1995)
Dale Quist (1951)
Darrell Reid (2001)
Rubel (1927)
Kyle Schwebke (2005)
Jay Sharp (1961)
Dave Skrien (1948-50)
Brian Smith (2003-04)
Chris Smith (1993-94)
Larry Stevenson (1969-70)
Howard Straiton (1939-41)
Arthur Werth (1934)
Wayne Williams (1942)
James Zak (1960)
#42
Jerome Benda (1955)
Hubert Bryant (1965-67)
Robert Carlson (1935-36)
Tony Cullen (2005)
Patrick Cummings (1985-89)
Pride Dexter (1974-75)
Jim Dillenburg (1997-98)
Ray Dilulo (1976, 1978-79)
#44
Terry Addison (1968-69)
Norman Anderson (1955-57)
Jason Andraschko (1998)
Bill Atkins (1939)
Greg Baldwin (1997)
Bredemus (1926)
Carlon Burt (1987-90)
Arthur Clarkson (1934)
Gordon Condo (1965-67)
Chris Darkins (1992-95)
Chester Durda (1949-50)
Rodney Elton (1962-64)
Nathan Harlan (1948)
Dale Henricksen (1972-74)
Deon Hightower (2005-08)
Dick Kelley (1942)
Tom King (1959-61)
Kent Kitzmann (1975-78)
Bill Marcotte (1944-45, 1947)
Rob McGarry (2004)
Dick McGee (1943)
Robert McNamara (1953-54)
Lyman Myers III (1996)
Allen Payne (1971)
David Puk (1982-85)
Marvell Ross (1979-81)
Thomas Tapeh (1999-03)
Bob Thompson (1951-52)
Myron Ubl (1931-33)
Marquette Williams (1991)
Harold Wrightson (1935-38)
#45
Charles Avery (1943)
Frank Brown (1947-48)
Timothy Cashman (1960)
Darrell Cochran (1954-55)
Gary Colberg (1961-62)
David Colburn (1964-65)
Ragland Cooper (1967)
Bill Daley (1941-42)
Duane Dutrieuille (1983-86)
Junior Eugene (2001-05)
Orville Freeman (1938-39)
Duane Gregory (1977)
Dale Hanson (1936)
Thomas Hennessey (2006-08)
Sean Hoffman (1996-2000)
Gary Hohman (1969)
George Honza (1970-72)
Frank Jackson (1987-90)
Mike Jones (1973-76)
Bryan Klitzke (2009-)
Francis “Pug” Lund (1932-34)
Earl Nelson (1931)
Malcolm Nelson (1982)
Don Olson (1949-50)
Mike Peppe (1978-81)
John Purmort (1953)
Riggs (1926-27)
Jerry Rose (1958)
Duane Ruzynski (1994)
Ray Strate (1937)
Mike Wey (2006)
Dick Wheaton (1951)
Earl “Deon” White (1994-95)
Lance Wolkow (1991-93)
#46
Dick Borst (1962-63)
Chip Brixius (1988)
Tim Cashman (1926)
Wayland Crowder (1992-93)
Tony Dupree (1999-2001)
Harold Emlein (1927)
Dick Enga (1960)
Melvin Ferguson (1982)
Maurice Forte (1966)
Ray Gammon (1948)
Archie Givens (1964-65)
Robert Grandas (2002-03)
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Duane Gregory (1978-81)
Leland Johnson (1936-39)
George Kemp (1968-69)
Ron Kullas (1973-76)
Scott Marston (1989-91)
Art Meyers (1931-33)
Doug Mueller (1983-87)
Mike Peppe (1977)
Bill Peterson (1943)
John Shevlin (2004-07)
B. Willis Smith (1934-35)
Rufus Smith (1994-98)
Bob Solheim (1942)
Mike Sullivan (1951-54)
Matt Sutton (1944)
Tom Walthower (1971-72)
#47
Jim Bean (1996-98)
Paul Benson (1960-61)
Jim Bloom (1947)
Lawrence Bugri (1934)
Ryan Coleman (2007-)
Steve Conway (1969)
Dick Dargis (1951-52)
Mervin Dillner (1931-33)
Greg Engebos (1972-74)
Bob Fitch (1938-41)
Willis Fjerstad (1956)
Steve Gisselman (1995)
Mark Heffelfinger (1946)
Sewell Johnson (1942)
Jerry Kafka (1944)
Paul Kangas (1988)
Merle Larson (1935-36)
Mike Lausen (1975-76)
Tommy Leavitt (2005)
Chuck Lowell (1978-79)
William McMillan (1962)
Gary Melchert (1958-59)
Pat Moran (1945)
Paul Nixon (1999-03)
Malvin Nydahl (1927)
Aaron Piepkorn (1989-90)
Don Pollard (1985-86)
Richard Seitz (1964-66)
Jack Simmons (2004)
Dave Sokovits (1950)
Kevin Taylor (1980-83)
Justin Waldron (2001)
Daryn White (1991-94)
John Williams (1984)
Neal Wucherer (1977)
#48
Duane Baglien (1943)
Lowell Baker (1944)
Fred Baston (1946)
Brent Berglund (1988)
Bruce Berryman (1934-36)
Jim Bierman (1947-48)
Mike Brown (1992)
Willis Carlson (1998)
William Collins (1990-91)
Mike Derickson (1971)
DeWayne Eldridge (1980-81)
Ron “Skip” Engel (1949-50)
Fred Farthing (1961)
Tod Guberman (1958)
Jim Henry (1970-72)
Paul Hritzko (1983)
Dawayn Johnson (1955)
Mike Kimbell (1993-94)
Mike Kissell (1945)
Bryan Klitzke (2007)
John Knoblauch (1982)
Roger Lowe (1960)
Joe Meighen (1951-54)
Eric Moberg (1997)
Norm Montgomery (1974-75)
Donald Moore (1956-57)
Jeffrey Nygren (1967-69)
Mike Omar (1962)
Astein Osei (1998-2001)
Craig Otto (1984)
Gordon Paschka (1938-41)
Herman Peschken (1931)
Mario Reese (2003-06)
Steve Rhem (1989)
Charles Sanders (1965)
David Scanlon (1996)
Jack Spewak (1942)
Jeff Thompson (1976-79)
Nick Tow Arnett (2007-09)
Spencer Wagnild (1932-33)
David Williams (1985-87)
#49
Robert Brody (1944)
James Brunzell (1968)
Doug Dobmeier (1972)
Jeremy Faue (2005-07)
Dale Halverson (1960)
Herb Hein (1941-42, 1946)
Dan Henken (1997)
Bryson Hollimon (1974)
Stephon Hopkins (2002-04)
Lungen Howard (1982-85)
Lindsay Hoyer (1971)
Paul Izban (1978)
Joe Jamnik (1938-40)
Scott Jilek (2007-08)
Dean Kaufman (1989-92)
Paul Kelley (1945)
Wallace Ray King (1935-37)
Ben Langford (1993-96)
Frank Larson (1932-34)
James Leslie (1963)
Larry Ludeman (1969)
Jerry Macken (1999-2001)
Hoyt Moncrief (1943)
Tony Ogeltree (1975)
Richard Peterson (1965-67)
Russell Peterson (1961)
Scott Prescott (1950)
Dan Quam (1979)
Bob Reihsen (1931)
Sam Richter (1987-88)
Bob Ryan (1976-77)
Mark Slater (1973)
Sylvester Watson (1980)
Teddy Watson (1981)
#50
Bob Anderson (1980-81)
Oliver Bakken (1972-74)
Gavin Barfknecht (1991)
Charles Brown (1936)
Gerald Calvin (1961-62)
Marlon Colbert (1998)
Donny Dalton (1996)
Pat Dillon (1957)
Kenneth Dollarhide (1934)
Frank Frye (1963)
Dave Gardner (1976-79)
Gerald Hassett (1955)
162 | Minnesota Football
Gary Isacson (1987)
Tommy Jacobs (2004-05)
Floyd Jaszewski (1947-50)
Bill Johnson (1938-40)
Derek Johnson (1987-90)
George Kakela (1931)
Harry Kasten (1950)
Gregory Larson (1958-60)
Bill Light (1969-71)
James Lund (1935)
Ron Mertz (1991)
Merle Moehnke (1946)
Woodrow Nold (1932-33)
Randy Pelphrey (1983-86)
Randolph Rajala (1965-67)
Paul Sanders (1975)
Charles Stamschror (1952-54)
Scott Stephenson (2002-03)
Pat Sveum (2008-)
Greg White (1999-2001)
Scott Williams (1992-95)
Val Zemke (1998)
#51
Ogunseye Akbar (1994-96)
Akeem Akinwale (1997-2001)
Paul Banks (1944)
John Bicanich (1940-42)
Dennis Cappella (1991-93)
Martin Christiansen (1937-39)
Shelton Clay (1958)
Doyle Cockrell (1990)
Bob Coughlin (1986-90)
Mark Crain (1984)
Steve Craine (1972-75)
Dick Enga (1961)
Darrell Faulk (1982-83)
Mike Ford (1980)
Vernon Frye (1953-54)
Scott Jacobson (1976)
William Jukich (1956-58)
Paul Kelly (1946-48)
Warren Kilbourne (1936)
George Kramer (1945)
Douglas Martin (1985)
Bill Merrill (1949-50)
Winston Minor (1968-69)
Tom Mullin (1970-71)
Kevin Naddy (1977)
Brad Odegard (1978-79)
James Olsonoski (1959)
Mark Pazo (1981)
James Perault (1960)
Arthur Pharmer (1927)
Darrell Reid (2002-04)
Brad Robinson (1931-33)
Dale Rucker (1964-65)
Glenn Seidel (1934-35)
Eric Small (2007)
Gary Tinsley (2009-)
Nathan Triplett (2005)
Eric Waldron (1943)
#52
Paul Anderson (1985-87)
Luke Braaten (1995-99)
Dennis Cappella (1990)
Doyle Cockrell (1991-94)
Art Edling (1948-50)
Pat Evans (1988-89)
Woodrow Evans (1940)
Paul Faust (1963-65)
Robert Frisbee (1959)
Louis Gerischer (1931-33)
Thomas Gritton (1961)
O. Bud Gullickson (1944-45)
Eric Johnson (1982)
Mark Klonowski (1934)
Jerry Laue (1942)
Sam Logan (2000)
Kyle McKenzie (2001-05)
Scott Mullen (1968-70)
Mike Ness (1967)
Dave Nolander (1972-75)
Jeff Norton (1999-2001)
Steve Puk (1983-84)
Ron Renzi (1981)
Tim Rosland (1980)
Darell Schwen (1976-79)
Bernard “Mike” Svendson
(1955-58)
Charles Swanson (1943)
Jeff Tow-Arnett (2006-09)
Bob Weld (1935-37)
Ben West (2001)
Joe Widseth (1939)
#53
DaVonta Bell (1999-2000)
John Billman (1939-42)
Tomn Brownson (1973)
John Buending (1954)
Richard Buendorf (1988)
Brad Bultman (2003-04)
Ted Burke (1969)
D.J. Burris (2006-)
Jack Clemens (1945)
Bud Conley (1943)
Frank Dallera (1934-35)
George Faust (1936-38)
Mark Garvis (1991)
Kenneth Gay (1931-33)
Dale Halvorson (1959)
Peter Hiestand (1992-95)
Fred Just (1946-47)
Scott Kneen (1996-97)
Frank Linhoff (1944)
Fred Loewen (1974-75)
Frank Marchlewski (1962-64)
Jack McChesney (1957)
Mark Mullaney (2003-05)
Jack Park (1958)
Patrick Parr (1965)
James Perault (1961)
Jack Perkovich (1960)
Steve Peterson (1984-87)
Randy Rasmussen (1980-83)
Mark Slater (1976-77)
Chris Stogdill (1989-91)
Steve Tobin (1978-79)
Bradley Vance (2001-02)
Bob Veldman (1970-72)
Robert Youso (1956)
#54
Paul Benson (1960)
Dan Elmer (1935-38)
Richard Farmer (1934)
Tom Ferrara (1944)
Harry Hall (1931)
Gary Hamre (1959)
Kim Jaker (1972)
Ron King (1969-71)
Wayne King (1966-68)
George Matchan (1927)
William Nelson (1958)
Roger Plath (1973)
Deryl Ramey (1963-65)
Wayne Robinson (1951-52)
Jim Shearer (1945)
Gerald Sincock (1932-33)
BRUCE SMITH (1939-41)
Dan Wagner (1946)
George Washington (1974-76)
Richard Yates (1955-58)
*NOTE: Number 54 was retired June 27, 1977, in honor
of Bruce Smith.
#55
Jerry Annis (1957-60)
Harold Barnhart (1927)
Dave Belock (1998-2000)
Brad Bultman (2006)
Bob Carley (1943-45)
Jerome Davis (1992-93)
Chris Engel (1975-77)
Ben Hamilton (1996-2000)
Harry Hendrickson (1947-50)
Ray Hitchcock (1983-86)
Ken Jeanotte (1979)
Jay Julius (1970)
Harold Kastan (1950)
Charles Killian (1965-66)
Robert Knippenberg (1953)
Keith Kuebelbeck (1980-82)
Victor Kulbitski (1941-42)
Dean Maas (1955-56)
Terence Maus (1961)
Cedric McKinley (2008-09)
Anthony Pahula (1967)
Scott Prescott (1951-52)
Joseph Pung (1962-64)
Ernest Rhoney (1994)
John Roning (1934)
John Scroggins (2003-04)
Jeff Selleck (1972-74)
Thomas Simon (1968-69)
Victor Spadaccini (1935-37)
Joel Staats (1988-91)
Ed Steinbauer (1938-40)
Tony Strouth (2007)
Carl Tengler (1932-33)
Dave Watson (1994-95)
Ray Willahan (1931)
Ken Wypyszynski (1978)
Brett Zacho (1988)
#56
Raymond Baylor (1993)
Tom Brownson (1975-76)
Dick Burk (1941-42)
Dick Dargis (1950)
Steve Davis (2007-08)
Art Der Derian (1943)
Dougals Frey (1990)
Robert Eastlund (1968-70)
Shawn Ehrich (1992)
Harold Haiden (1931-33)
Dale Hegland (1971-74)
Peter Hiestand (1991)
Jack Johnson (1977-79)
John Kelly (1981, 1983-84)
Germain Landrum (1998-99)
Jon Leverenz (1985-89)
Patrick Lilja (1961)
Dick Lutz (1945-46)
John Mariucci (1937-39)
All-Time Numbers
Mike Moe (1980)
Steve Mulholland (1982)
Gerald Nelson (1954-55)
Jerry Newell (1940)
Russell Peterson (1960)
Gordon Quist (1944)
Robert Reis (1953)
Jerome Shelter (1956-59)
Robert South (1990-91)
Earl “Bud” Svendson (1934-36)
Tyson Swaggert (2003-06)
Rian Tellor (1963-64)
Dale Warner (1947-50)
Lamanzer Williams (1994-97)
Willis Wood (1951-52)
Maurice Paulsen (1958)
Dick Potvin (1932-34)
Antoine Richard (1995-98)
Pat Rooney (1945)
Duane Rudquist (1959)
Johnny Sampy (2004)
William Sausen (1962)
Mike Sherels (2005-07)
Lloyd Stein (1931)
Paul Sutton (1943)
Rick Thome (1990-94)
Robert Turnacliff (1944)
Desi Williamson (1977)
Val Zemke (1999-2000)
John H. Zupetz (1946-50)
#57
Andy Austin (1993)
Horace Bell (1936-38)
Chris Bennett (1979-82)
Patrick Cheney (2004-06)
Dave Christensen (1972)
Danberg (1927)
Robert Erickson (1959)
Dennis Fitzpatrick (1978)
Tom Fitzpatrick (1976-77)
Robert Frisbee (1961)
Jerry Helgeson (1951-54)
Jack Hublou (1957)
Victor Johnson (1939-40)
Joe Karsten (1988)
Sulo Koski (1931-33)
Mark Linnell (1974-75)
Gerald Macken (1960)
Marty Mathis (1990-92)
Patrick McCarthy (2002)
Steven McInerney (1970)
Steve Midboe (1973)
Gerald Mitchell (1948-50)
Kenneth Mourer (1967-69)
Bruce Nimmer (1958)
Don Norland (1946)
Nate Pearson (1995-97)
John Perko (1941-42)
Nick Perzichilli (1999)
Peter Prudden (2000-03)
Gary Reierson (1965-66)
George Roscoe (1934-35)
Dale Rucker (1963)
Tim Socha (1994)
Scott Streiff (1989)
Dick Van Dusen (1944-45)
Collin Versich (1962)
Lewis Williams (1988)
Troy Wolkow (1985-87)
#59
Ken Anderson (1973)
Bob Bailey (1969-72)
Tom Berthon (1940)
Harry Coates (1950)
Jerome Davis (1994-96)
Ben Day (1939)
Daniel Drexler (1961)
Mark Dusbabek (1983-84, ’86)
Loel Frederickson (1942)
Douglas Frey (1991)
Dan Gitlewski (2000)
Darryl Harris (1993)
Irving Hork (1935)
Maurice Johnson (1932-34)
William Juhl (1944)
Thomas Jung (1957)
Mike Kissell (1946-48)
Dick LaBorde (1988-90)
Clarence Lilevjen (1936-37)
Neil Litman (1938)
Steve Lundeen (1966-68)
John Lundin (1945)
John Merillttiner (1959)
Don Meyer (1977-79)
Steve Moore (2005-08)
Daniel Powers (1960)
Ernest Rhoney (1993)
Donald Riddell (1927)
Calvin Stoll (1949-50)
Jon Thissen (1987)
Ben West (2002-03)
Jim Wilkinson (1997-98)
John Wood (1980-82)
#58
Andy Aafedt (1950)
James Barle (1964-66)
Norbert Bathke (1967)
Chris Bebel (1978)
Gene Bierhaus (1940-42)
Donald Burawski (1960)
Terrance Campbell (2001-03)
Clifford Cook (1938-39)
Greg Gerths (1973-74)
Steve Goldberg (1971-72)
Scott Guldin (1984-87)
Craig Hendrickson (1988-90)
Bill Hjortaas (1991)
Ed Kafka (1935-37)
Tom Lavaty (1968-70)
Kevin Naddy (1975-76)
Ed Olson (1979-82)
#60
J.J. Anderson (1979)
Sheldon Beise (1933-35)
Phil Belfiori (1936-39)
Chris Bergstrom (1992-96)
Bill Carroll (1946-48)
Willie Costanza (1961-64)
John Darkenwald (1966-68)
Eric Farr (1985-86)
Bob Fitch (1945)
John Freeman (1974-75)
William Garbe (1953)
Clayton Gay (1927)
Ralph Green (1991)
Rob Hanson (1997)
William Jantzen (1931-33)
Matt Krueger (2006)
David Kuchar (1980-81)
Michael Kurus (1991)
Richard Lee (1943)
Gordon Lindgren (1951-52)
Roger Martin (1955-56)
Paul Nanasi (1973)
Mike Nicholson (2001-05)
Don Nolander (1940-42)
Dean Odegard (1957-60)
Curt Olson (1972)
Pat Paquettte (1978)
Joe Palke (1998-99)
John Sundin (1949-50)
Chris Thome (1987-90)
Vernon Winfield (1969-71)
Joe Winkleman (1982-83)
Ryan Wynn (2007-)
Dennis Zachary (1976-77)
#61
Richard Anderson (1951-52)
Russ Anderson (1973)
Jeff Batta (1987)
Dean Boyce (1931)
William Dallman (1962-65)
Trey Davis (2007-)
Mark Drabczak (1986)
Greg Eslinger (2002-05)
Scott Hendrickson (1989-91)
Dennis Hoglin (1968)
Fred Just (1945)
Bill Kaminski (1927)
Warren Kilbourne (1937)
Dominic Krezowski (1934-36)
Aaron Kukowski (1995)
Frank Kuzma (1946-50)
William Laasko (1966)
Roy Lilja (1942)
John Ludwick (1944)
Doug Martin (1983)
Alan Minske (1972)
Todd Ness (1980-81)
Mike Organ (1978)
Fred Orgas (1979)
Mike Pihlstrom (1985, 87-88)
Mike Ramerth (1974)
Lee Rankin (1969-71)
Bob Rasmussen (1955-58)
Art Rohlen (1938-39)
Tom Sapp (1975-77)
James Stannard (1953)
Robin Tellor (1959-61)
David Vertin (1992-94)
Timothy Ward (2000-01)
Bret Weiss (1984)
Jason Zander (1995-98)
#62
James D. Anderson (1977-79)
Josh Brenny (2003-04)
Brian Callahan (1963-65)
Robert Charnon (1957-59)
Ryan Christian (1999)
Kenneth Dollarhide (1937)
Perry Gehring (1955-56)
Matthew Hedge (1987)
Jim Hobbins (1982-86)
Gregg James (1994-97)
Tony Kehl (1961-62)
Morgan Kirkland (2000-02)
Robert Kelson (1946)
Bob Lindberg (1951)
Terrance Matula (1973-76)
Jim McAlpine (1960)
Bob Nevin (1944)
Eric Peterson (1980)
Todd Peterson (1981)
Jerome Rau (1952-54)
Steve Recksiedler (1988-89)
Bob Sanders (1940-42)
John Stark (1927)
Paul Tollefson (1970-72)
Don Twedell (1938-39)
John Walsh (1966-67, 69)
William Wangerin (1990-93)
C. Bud Wilkinson (1934-36)
#63
Elmer Apmann (1932-33)
David Blanchard (1948)
Andy Brinkhaus (2006-)
Andrew Brown (1966-68)
Wesley Brown (1934)
Dave Day (1944-45)
Brian Goblirsch (2002-04)
Adam Grim (1990)
Doug Heidenreich (1951-52)
John Hiner (1958)
Wally Holmstrom (1940-42)
Fred Horde (1927)
Kevin Ivers (2000)
Steve Jelacic (1960)
Charles Killian (1963-64)
Ronald Klick (1965)
Edgar Lechner (1943)
Jim McGovern (1946-47)
Clarence Munn (1931)
Greg Murtha (1977-79)
Prince Pearson (1989)
Bob Pedersen (1939)
Jack Perkovich (1961-62)
James Phillips (1957-58)
Kenneth Quinn (1969-70)
Mike Rau (1985)
Matt Reem (1992-93)
Ed Rossman (1953-55)
William Ryan (1949-50)
Greg Shoff (1972-74, 1976)
Jason Smith (1994)
Tim Socha (1995-98)
Steve Soden (2000)
Francis Twedell (1936-38)
Mark Vonderhaar (1981-82, ’84)
Mike Walters (1999)
Carl Warner (1959)
Maurice White (1999)
Brian Williams (1986-88)
#64
Robert Almer (1951-52)
Chip Brixius (1990-91)
Ed Bush (1946)
Sherman Child (1945)
Tom Cross (1976)
Elden Dahl (1954-55)
Ken Dallafior (1977)
Ryan Domin (1998-2000)
Shawn Ehrich (1991)
Scott Farness (1978)
Terrence Floyd (1998)
Keith Gehrke (1980-82)
Gershowitz (1927)
Luke Glime (1993-97)
Jim Haley (1941-42)
Richard Kauffmann (1952-53)
Peter Kelzenberg (1988)
George Kenneth (1970)
Rob Kraemer (2001)
Gary Krieg (1973)
Bill Kuusisto (1938-40)
William Laakso (1967-68)
Dick Leversee (1943)
Kurt Mangum (1979)
Terence Maus (1960)
Jeff Moritko (1983-84)
Roland Mudd (1961)
Vern Oech (1934-35)
Wayne Pike (1972)
Roger Plath (1974-75)
Michael Quist (1969)
Sawn Schultz (1985-87)
Steve Shidell (2004-07)
Ken Simmons (1947-48)
Randolph Staten (1963-65)
Craig Wacholz (1992)
David Wells (1949-50)
Marshall Wells (1931-33)
Tom Weyandt (1944)
Eugene Wittenberg (1957-59)
Brett Zacho (1989)
Jim Zak (1962)
#65
Paul Barrington (1956-58)
William Brody (2004-05)
Doug DeCoster (1946)
Neil Fredenburg (1990-93)
Doug Friberg (1975-78)
Paul Gorgos (1960)
Jason Green (2000-01)
Jeff Gunderson (1971-73)
Luke Herkenhoff (1996-97)
Dick Hugunin (1951)
William Humphries (1979-82)
Bob Johnson (1935-38)
Al Krezowski (1931)
Richard Kubes (1955)
Bob Kula (1942)
Rod Lister (1945)
James Long (1965-66)
Howard McCarty (1961)
David McChesney (1958-59)
Jon Melander (1988-89)
Gareth Olson (1947)
James Pahula (1968-69)
Dan Rechtin (1983-87)
Redmond (1927)
Dan Schellhammer (1998)
Brad Schmidt (1974)
Dick Schmitz (1944)
Thomas Simon (1967)
Thomas Smrekar (1963)
Robert Tenner (1932-34)
Richard Tyree (1970)
Fred Van Hull (1939-40)
Mike Walters (1999-2000)
Henry Weber (1943)
Timothy Wheeler (1964)
#66
Gary Acromite (1974-77)
Boardman (1927)
Darrel Bunge (1971-73)
Harry Coates (1952-53)
Thomas Fink (1965-68)
Keith Gehrke (1979)
Mel Grevich (1946)
Paul Gurgos (1958)
Brandon Harston (2003-04)
Larry Hartse (1960-63)
Gordon Helgeson (1954-55)
Young Ko (1951)
Jack Manders (1931-33)
Chauncey Martin (1939)
Jeff Moritko (1980-81)
Jerry Mulready (1941-42)
Curtis Nelson (1969)
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All-Time Numbers
Ed Olson (1978)
Nick Peterson (1988-92)
Daniel Powers (1959)
Mike Pryor (1982-84)
Mike Rapko (1943)
Bob Roetman (1947-49)
Ryan Roth (1997-2001)
Charles Schultz (1935-38)
Bryan Suess (1987-88)
Richard Sullivan (1964-65)
George Svendsen (1934)
Alva Tabor (1945)
Jim Tallman (1993-94, 1996)
Nedward Tavale (2005-09)
John Thesinga (1957)
Ryan Tiaden (1995)
#67
Harold Almquist (1927)
Toby Anderson (1992-95)
Scott Annexstad (1982)
John Baudler (1965)
Jim Boo (1950-52)
Dave Burkholder (1955-58)
Tom Develice (1997)
Steve Dimmel (1969)
Bill Dunn (1972-73)
Carl Ekberg (1940-42)
Richard Enderle (1966-68)
Tom Fitzpatrick (1979)
Robert Hagemeister (1952-54)
Bryson Hollimon (1975-77)
Syrus Johnson (1937-39)
Rubin Juster (1943-44)
Andrew Lawrence (1990-91)
James Lennon (1986-89)
Dick Maas (1980-81)
Herbert Marshall (1964)
Mark McElroy (2000-03)
Robert McNeil (1958-61)
Bob Mealey (1946-50)
Victor Pedersen (1945)
Gene Rabel (1962-63)
Matt Reem (1991)
Whitman Rork (1934-36)
Rich Roste (1974)
Joe Swanson (2004-05)
Allen Teeter (1931)
Nick Weber (2007-08)
Ray Willahan (1932-33)
Ivan Zubar (1985)
#68
George Adzick (1946)
Jon Albrecht (1994)
Bob Anderson (1983)
Fred Auclair (1970)
Robert Bethke (1967-68)
John Bonner (1942)
Chris Bunders (2008-)
Derek Burns (1997-2001)
Rene Capo (1980-82)
Chris Connor (1969)
Alan D'Jock (1993)
James Dropp (1964-66)
Jewhan Edwards (2008-)
Burnham Elton (1951-54)
Gene English (1943)
Casey Fron (1962)
Everett Gerths (1956-59)
Gary Hadd (1984-87)
Dave Herbold (1955)
William Herzog (1959)
Howard Kroll (1931)
Arthur Layton (1988)
Marvin LeVoir (1936-38)
Erik Lindgren (1995-96)
John Lundquist (1944-45)
Jim McAlpine (1963)
John Mulvena (1960-61)
Prince Pearson (1990-92)
Gaylord Perkins (1947)
Jim Perkins (1973)
James Ronan (1974)
Mark Setterstrom (2002-05)
Marty Stein (1975-79)
Peter Svien (1988)
Bob Sweiger (1939-41)
E. Edgard Ukkelberg (1927)
Robert Wiley (1932-33)
Larry Wood (1971-72)
James Wooley (1935)
#69
Thomas Brown (1958-60)
Jeremiah Carter (1998-2002)
William Christison (1966-69)
James Elizondo (1993-97)
Martin Falk (1939)
Mike Falls (1953-55)
Paul Faust (1962)
Michael Gerlach (1963)
Todd Grevious (1990-92)
Wade Haapajoki (1995)
Don Holker (1947-46)
John Jakel (2004-07)
Lloyd Johnson (1927)
Kelvin Kleber (1956-58)
John Kulbitski (1936-38)
Arthur Layton (1989)
Jim McAlpine (1961)
Martin McCabe (1985-88)
Art Meadowcroft (1974-75)
Jack Mertes (1952-51)
J. Bernie Nelson (1940-42)
Kent Penovich (1976-80)
William Proffitt (1932-34)
Phil Rader (1943)
Gary Reierson (1964)
Phil Ryan (1944)
Clayton Scheuer (1970-72)
Joseph Shields (1945)
Pat Soland (1931)
Scott Tessier (1981-84)
Barry Yagodich (1965)
#70
Kay Andersen (1943)
Clinton Andrus (1952-54)
Philip Bengtson (1932-34)
Thomas Bracher (1966-67)
Dave Butler (1955)
Brian Carey (1997-99)
Joe Christopher (1981)
Steve Cunningham (1975-76,
‘78-79)
Mike Giovinetti (1991-95)
Ross Indica (1960-61)
Scott Irwin (1971-73)
Harry Kasten (1950)
John Kelly (1980-81)
Jim Krause (1965)
Erik Larson (1996-2000)
Dick Luckemeyer (1942)
Pat McCullough (1974)
Todd Meisel (2005-07)
164 | Minnesota Football
Louis Midler (1935-37)
Dick Mundinger (1951-52)
Fred Nord (1962-64)
Arnold Osmundson (1957-59)
Mike Piel (1982-83)
Les Pulkrabek (1927)
Dale Pulver (1945-46)
Joseph Quinn (2001-03)
C. Judd Ringer (1938-41)
John Selvestra (1986-90)
Stephen Thompson (1968-70)
Mike Turgeon (1985)
David Vertin (1990)
David Wells (1948)
#71
Selmar Anderson (1934)
Keith Ballard (1989-92)
Kurt Bankson (1978-81)
Ed Bannon (1939)
John Baudler (1964)
Bob Brody (1940)
Gann Brooks (1993-96)
Greg Cardelli (1975)
Dick Danowski (1937)
Robert Frisbee (1960)
Gene Fritz (1946-49)
Todd Goettsche (1976-77)
Brandon Hall (2002)
Keith Hall (1974)
Ron Hansen (1951-54)
Richard Holmstrom (1966-67)
Jon Jacoby (1957-59)
Lawrence Johnson (1927)
Brian Kielbasa (1986-88)
James Krause (1963)
Howard Langpap (1943)
Robert Lenon (1961)
Stan Lundgren (1932-33)
Chris Mensen (2005-08)
Monte Miller (1956-55)
Glen Nurkka (1954)
James O'Brien (1969-70)
R. Olson (1935)
Lawrence Olsonoske (1945)
Maurice Paulsen (1959)
Randall Pelphrey (1982)
Perry Pickerign (1986)
Dave Simonson (1971-73)
Joe Stepanek (1984-85)
Ryan Thorman (1997-2000)
Nick Tymoszewicz (1968)
Manly Wilcox (1941-42)
Jeff Wills (2009-)
#72
Robert Bedney (1965-67)
Frank Brown (1943)
Lawrence Buhler (1936-38)
Ken Dallafior (1978-79)
Scott Farnes (1977)
Michael Goldberg (1968-70)
Steve Haney (1974-76)
Matt Herkenhoff (1971-73)
John Holm (1949)
Bill Johnson (1942)
Ed Johnson (1948)
Leslie Knudsen (1932-34)
James Krohn (1962-64)
Roy Lilja (1945)
Thomas Loechler (1959-61)
George MacKinnon (1927)
BRONKO NAGURSKI (1927-29)
Warren Plunkett (1939-41)
George Prest (1946)
Russell J. Reed (1951-52)
Alonzo Smith (1953)
Loren Solberg (1954)
Tom Wainright (1944)
Gerald Wallin (1955-59)
Russ Wile (1935)
*NOTE: Number 72 was retired
Oct. 27, 1979, in honor of
Bronko Nagurski.
#73
Jay Anderson (1969)
John Baudler (1966)
Peter Bergman (1960)
John Bush (1956)
Matt Carufel (2009-)
Steve Dowzak (1973-75)
Bill Foss (1952)
Gilbert Gaarder (1944)
Mark Hebenstreit (1976)
Steve Heston (1977)
Kris Hoffarth (1995-97)
Richard Johnson (1955)
Lavern Knaape (1943)
Charles Kubes (1950, 53-54)
Dan Liimata (1986-89)
Jon Lilleberg (1981-85)
Erik Lindgren (1994)
David Lothner (1961)
Pat McGrath (1971)
Jason Meinke (2006-08)
Brian Moss (2003-05)
Jan Nelson (1968)
Leo Nomellini (1946-50)
Mark Owens (1978-79)
Win Pedersen (1936-39)
Steve Puk (1982)
Josh Rawlings (1999)
Albert Richmond (1970)
Charles Judd Ringer (1945)
Robert Rogers (1990-93)
Donald Rosen (1963-65)
Bill Ryan (1951-52)
Sylvester Schnickels (1934-35)
Jan Schwartz (1962)
Arthur Smith (2000)
Rene Ulloa (1980)
Mike Welch (1940-42)
John Williams (1967)
Mike Wright (1957-59)
#74
Robert Almer (1952, 1954)
Toby Anderson (1991)
Jeff Baldauf (1993-97)
Doug Bostrum (1949)
Kim Budish (1972)
Carleton Carlson (1955-57)
Mark Drabczak (1987-90)
Richard Erdall (1951)
Kenneth George (1969)
Gale Gillingham (1964-65)
Paul Gorgos (1959)
Adam Haayer (1998-2000)
Jim Haley (1947)
Dan Jones (1985)
Ezell Jones (1966-68)
Alan Keim (1981)
Joe Kotval (1970)
David Larson (1973-76)
Dick Lawrence (1945)
Art Layton (1991-92)
Karl Mecklenburg (1981-82)
Rian Melander (2001-04)
Dick Nelson (1944)
Urban Odson (1938-41)
Don Ogren (1943)
Pat Paquette (1977)
Ryan Ruckdashel (2006-09)
Jan Schwantz (1963)
Joe Silovich (1942)
Ray Trampe (1934-35)
Anthony Tyskiewicz (1962)
James Wheeler (1960-61)
Dick Williams (1958)
Anthony Wozniak (1978-79)
Ziemer (1927)
#75
Al Blom (1951-52)
David Jerry Ekberg (1948-50)
Daryl Foster (1959)
Bill Freimuth (1934-35)
Dean Giddings (1946)
Brien Harvey (1973-76)
Dave Herbold (1956-58)
Jerry Hermann (1966)
Otis Hudson (2005-07)
Gary Isakson (1988, 1990-91)
Todd Jesewitz (1992-95)
Robert Johnson (1958-59)
Steve Kereakos (1960-61)
Darroel Knoerr (1927)
Jake Kuppe (1998-2002)
James Leslie (1962)
Carl Magnusson (1938-39)
Dennis Maloney (1970-72)
Eldred Miller (1936)
Paul Mitchell (1940-43)
Don Nickelson (1945)
Brad Odegard (1977)
John Olsonoski (1980)
Fred Orgas (1978)
Mike Praus (1982-83)
Mike Pryor (1981)
Lance Sannes (2003-04)
John Schlecht (1997)
Jon Staebler (1963-65)
Terry Thomton (1979)
Troy Turek (1996)
Erle Ukkelberg (1954-55)
Terry Villella (1984)
James Wrobel (1967-69)
Percy Zachary (1952)
#76
Dominic Alford (2006-)
Frank Brixius (1957-60)
Barton Buetow (1971)
George Collias (1950)
John Cranston (1969-70)
Darrell Cunningham (199193)
Dave Drill (1951-52)
Walt Edwards (1944, ’46-48)
Carl Eller (1961-63)
Dave Erickson (1997)
James Fulgham (1964-65)
Jim Gail (1994-96)
George Gibson (1927)
Todd Hallstrom (1979-82)
Charles Heimark (1942)
Bob Hobert (1954-56)
George Holm (1949-50)
Bill Humphries (1978)
All-Time Numbers
Ronald Kamzelski (1966-68)
Andy Kratochvil (1990)
Leonard Levy (1939-41)
Steven Mayle (1987-88)
Matt McIntosh (1999-03)
Bill Miller (1973)
Jeff Morrow (1974-77)
Allen Rork (1936-38)
Clint Schmidt (1991)
Richard Smith (1934-35)
Robert Swisher (1953)
Norries Wilson (1983-86)
Vinnie Xanthos (1997)
#77
Matt Anderle (2001)
Jim Boo (1952)
Tony Brinkhaus (2004-07)
Sam Clicquennoi (1989)
Chuck Dellago (1942, ’46-47)
Edward Duren (1965-67)
Dennis Fitzpatrick (1975-77)
Wells Greeley (1974)
Pat Hau (1995-99)
Kenneth Haycraft (1927)
John Krol (1971-73)
John Kutscheid (1943-45)
Charles Lindekugel (1948)
Richard Miller (1960)
Steve Myhra (1953)
McKinley Nash (1978-79)
John Noe (1984)
Pat O’Brien (1990-94)
Craig Paulson (1981-83)
Josh Plisch (2000)
Helge Pukema (1937-41)
Ron Raveling (1949-52)
Norman Sixta (1955-58)
Milt Sunde (1961-63)
John Thompson (1968-70)
Trint Trip (1985-88)
Ed Widseth (1934-36)
Rollie Williams (1959)
#78
Ade Adeshina (1994)
Joe Ainslie (2003-06)
Jon Albrecht (1995-98)
Jack Babcock (1971)
Bobby Bell (1960-62)
Bob Bjorklund (1938-40)
McKinley Boston (1965-67)
John Carlson (1949-52)
Anthony Dabruzzi (1999)
Ken Dallafior (1980-81)
Russell Delgener (1993-94)
Jerry Friend (1959)
James Fulgham (1963)
Bob Graiziger (1943-45)
James W. Greeley (1972-73)
Landan Hagert (1985)
Ted Harrison (1989-92)
Pat Hart (1984, 1986-88)
Alvin Hawes (1968-69)
Gordon Holz (1952-54)
James Leslie (1964)
Steve Midboe (1975-77)
Woodrow Nold (1934-35)
Ryan Orton (2007-)
Howard Parkinson (1937)
Terrence Roberson (1982)
Mark Slater (1974)
Ed Trumper (1941-42)
Mike Weinzierl (1978-79)
Ricky Wymer (2000-01)
Frank Youso (1955-58)
John Townley (1940-42)
Van Miller (1978)
George Washington (1973)
Reed Wiecks (1979)
#79
Todd Bauman (1969, 1971)
Steve Bisch (1982)
Ed Buckingham (1956-57)
Stavros Canakes (1949, 52-54)
Steve Carlson (1984)
Conrad Cooper (1927)
Matt DeGeest (2005-07)
Mark Desimone (1981)
Harold Drescher (1954)
Chris Fowlkes (1991-95)
Frank Frye (1962)
John Harris (1968)
Robert Heel (1937)
Bob Hoel (1935-36, 1938)
Bob Jensen (1944)
Aristides Kereakos (1959)
Wally Kersten (1980-81)
Ronald Klick (1966-67)
Darell Kuehnel (1951)
James Long (1964)
Jim Lushine (1939-42)
Vincent Marcozzi (1960-61)
Trevor McCulloch (2002-04)
Bob Novotny (1945)
Gary Paul (1955)
Brian Quinn (1983)
Paul Rader (1943)
Alvin Ray Hawes (1970)
Perry Rhodus (1958)
Dennis Ryan (1985)
Keith Simons (1972-75)
Jeff Snodgrass (1977-79)
Matt Stommes (2008-09)
Mike Sunvold (1986-90)
Gary Turnwall (1963)
Theron von Behren (1996-98)
#81
Bryant Allen (2009-)
Ronald Austin (1964)
Ed Bahr (1986-87)
Dave Blanchard (1949-50)
Robert Brothen (1965-67)
Jason Brouwer (1988-90)
James Brunzell (1969-70)
Kim Budish (1973)
Chris Coyer (1974-75)
Dorian Dehnel (1996)
Keith Dimmy (1995)
Ivan Doseff (1945)
Daniel Drexler (1962-63)
Scott Finley (1971-72)
Bill Foss (1951-52)
Lewis Garrison (1991-94)
George Hicks (1942)
Jon Jacoby (1956)
Ed Johnson (1950)
Kent Kromer (1955)
Jeffrey Lotz (1968)
Richard Miller (1957-58)
Mike O’Bradovich (1940-41)
Earl Ohlgren (1937-39)
Jack Park (1959-61)
Rob Pinkston (1983-84)
Jarod Posthumus (2003-05)
John Purmort (1954)
Robert Rutford (1952-54)
Kelly A. Seibert (1981)
Craig Seiffert (1982)
Randall Sonnenfeld (1976-80)
Ralph Spry (2007-08)
Leonard Walsh (1927)
Zach Vevea (1997-2001)
#80
Skeeter Akre (1987-90)
Don Anderson (1947-48)
Xzavian Brandon (2008-)
John Campbell (1960-62)
Charles Carlson (1945)
Curt Clausen (1984-85)
Omar Douglas (1991-93)
Stan Drew (1974)
Kevin Hamm (1969-71)
Brent Harms (1977)
Lloyd Henrickson (1951-52)
Don Johansen (1949-50)
Elvin Jones (1997-2000)
Tom Juhl (1954-56)
Adam Kelly (1983)
Warren Kilbourne (1938)
Bruce Kottom (1975)
Paul Kratochvil (1994-96)
Ric Lager (1976)
Charles Litten (1966-68)
Clarence McGeary (1946)
Thomas Moe (1957-59)
Howard Parkinson (1939)
Bob Pringle (1944)
John Rajala (1963-65)
Chad Redmann (2003-04)
Frank Rog (1952-54)
Jack Simmons (2005-07)
Jeff Smith (1972)
Derek Stern (1981-82)
#82
Cliff Anderson (1940-42)
Richard Bassett (1962-63)
Greg Baumhauer (1988)
Kirk Behrendt (1989)
Joe Blake (1983)
Marc Cheatham (2007)
Bruce Corey (1944)
Lonnie Farrow (1979-82)
Kenneth Fischman (1953)
Jerry Friend (1957-59)
Tristan Grigsby (1993)
Nathan Harlan (1945)
Kurt Hoolm (1974)
Charlie Horton (1984)
Lyle Hubbard (1955)
Dave Johns (1972)
Kyle Kramer (1990-92)
Kent Kromer (1956)
Kurt Mangum (1977)
Hilding Mattson (1937-39)
Del May (1951)
Jeff McCarron (1971)
Roger Michalski (1965-66)
Greg Murtha (1975-76)
David Nixon (1967, 1969)
Mike Orman (1964)
Matt Reem (1994-95)
Theodore Rude (1960-61)
Robert Schneider (1943)
Ben Utecht (1999-03)
Greg Veldman (1978)
Bo Wasurick (1996-98)
James Wheeler (1959)
Ernie Wheelwright (2004-05)
John Williams (1985-87)
#83
Jerry Bevan (1965-66)
Glenn Bourquin (1976-79)
Steve Cambrice (1990-92)
Jay Carroll (1980-83)
Spencer Dettman (1997-99)
Jared Ellerson (2002-05)
Conrad Emerson (1940)
Don Fergen (1943)
Ed Flaherty (1951)
Perry Gehring (1957-59)
Jon Jellum (1993)
Tim Juneau (1984, 1986-87)
John Kelly (1959)
Doug Kingsriter (1969-72)
David Lothner (1960)
Keith Matthews (2000)
Da’Jon McKnight (2008-)
Mark Merrill (1973)
Dave Myers (1954-56)
Zed Ostenso (1968)
Aaron Petersen (1996)
Scott Puchtel (1974-75)
Dale Rappana (1944-45)
Myron Rognlie (1961-63)
William Sausen (1964)
David Shoemaker (1989)
Ossie Trooien (1942)
Harold Van Every (1937-39)
Johnny Woodson (1994-95)
#84
Norman Aamlie (1955)
George Boerner (1939)
Tom Cates (1943-45)
Roger French (1951-52)
Bruce Hammond (1956-59)
Alex Hass (1995-99)
Donald Haugo (1969)
Mark Hoffman (1962)
Aaron Hosack (2002-03)
Michael Hunt (1974-77)
Robert Jacobson (1953)
Ken Kephart (1970, 1972-73)
Kent Kramer (1963-65)
Mike Long (1991-92)
Justin Malvick (1993-94)
James McNeely (1954)
Art Mulvey (1927)
Jerry Nowell (1941)
Craig Otto (1985-88)
Logan Payne (2004-06)
Todd Peterson (1978)
Richard Riedberger (1960)
Scott Stauffacher (1981)
Robert Stein (1966-68)
Moses Taylor (1990)
Dave Thomas (1942)
Jimmy Thompson (2008)
Mark Vanderwoude (1984)
Craig Wacholz (1991)
Joe Weipert (1980-83)
Trey Whitson (1989)
Russ Wile (1937-38)
John Wood (1979)
#85
Jack Adams (1941)
Jason Bruce (1984)
Richard Buendorf (1987)
Jerry Carle (1942)
Pat Crist (1973-75)
Chester Durda (1951-52)
Adam Galbreath (2003-04)
Bill Gilchrist (1937)
Paul Hopewell (1988-91)
Ken Hughes (1980)
Mike Johnson (1996)
Richard Johnson (1958-59)
Franz Koeneke (1953-55)
Eric Lair (2008-)
Rob LaRue (1997-99)
Kenny Last (1964-66)
Tony Levine (1992-95)
Fred Madsen (1943-44)
Al Maeder (1927)
Jim Marcella (1978)
Steven Mayle (1985-86)
Greg McCoy (1982-83)
Bob McNamara (1952)
George Meissner (1957)
Morrie Miller (1963)
Mark Moore (1938-40)
Ray Parson (1968-69)
Don Philbrook (1962)
Scott Puchtel (1927)
Chad Redmann (2001-02)
Mark Schwartze (1971)
John Shannon (1970)
Jerry Snyder (1956)
Mark Vonderhaar (1981)
Richard Warren (1961)
Leonard Wilson (1945)
Kenneth Wold (1960)
Ken Wypyszynski (1976-77)
#86
Tom Anderson (1996)
Jeff Anhorn (1975-77, 1979)
Robert Bruggers (1963-65)
Bart Buetow (1969-70)
Grant Carter (1997-2000)
Dan Christensen (1971-74)
Robert Collison (1943)
Anthony Davis (1978)
Karl Deppe (1945)
Thomas Hall (1959-61)
Todd Hallstrom (1981)
Shaun Jackson (1990-92)
Delbert Jessen (1966-68)
Tommy Leavitt (2004)
Ed Lechner (1939-41)
Dave Lothner (1962)
Justin Malvick (1993-34)
Philip McElroy (1951-54)
Dwayne McMullen (1980)
Matthew Nolan (1944)
Dick Plunkett (1942)
Troy Reilly (2005-06)
Kenneth Schultz (1956-59)
Smith (1927)
Gary Spakosky (1955)
Kevin Starks (1982-85)
Pat Tingelhoff (1986-90)
Tony Vann (1995)
Ted Wojcik (1938)
#87
John Abrahmson (1974)
165 | Minnesota Football
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Clint Andrus (1951)
Bill Baumgartner (1940-42, ’46)
Tim Browne (1970-71)
Donald Bunge (1943)
Mike Curtis (1978-82)
Rick Dahlson (1977)
Eric Dalen (1990-94)
Calvin Davis (1947-48)
Troy Duerr (1995-98)
Dick Fairchild (1956)
Ken Fischman (1955)
Fritz Grewing (1938-39)
Tyler Johnson (2000)
John Kapotas (1952-54)
Michael Kasten (2006)
Tom Krueger (1949-50)
Dan Kwapinski (1999-03)
Victor Kulbitski (1945)
Richard Larson (1957-60)
Meeks (1927)
Rudy Monson (1984)
Kyle Moore (2007-08)
Greg Mulligan (1985)
Jim Peterson (1944)
Kevin Salmen (2001-05)
Charles Sanders (1966-67)
William Steinbauer (1968-69)
Leonard Stream (1963-64)
Zane Whitson (1988)
Ron Wrobel (1972-73,’75-76)
Bob Yurick (1986-89)
Ray Zitzloff (1961-62)
#88
Chester Anderson (1964-66)
Scooter Baugus (1998-2002)
Jeff Brewer (1970-71)
Earl Bruhn (1945)
Ted Burke (1967)
Bronka Danguvich (1938)
Michael Dean (1992)
Andrew Geer (1927)
Bill Gladwin (1939-41)
Craig Graffunder (1981)
Bruce Holmes (1982-86)
Ryan Hubbard (1993-97)
John Huber (1944)
Paul Kenady (1968)
Collin McGarry (2007-)
Art Meadowcroft (1972-73)
George Meissner (1958-59)
Mark Merrill (1975-77)
Jerald Moore (1988-90)
Tom Murphy (1978-79)
Craig Paulson (1980)
Robert Prawdzik (1960-62)
Micah Rucker (2003-05)
William Sausen (1963)
Robert Schmidt (1955-58)
James Soltau (1951-54)
David Vertin (1991)
Lamanzer Williams (1993)
#89
Duane Anderson (1945)
Mel Anderson (1983-86)
Aaron Brown (1963-65)
Robert Deegan (1958-61)
Patt Evans (1990-91)
Jim Fahnhorst (1977-81)
Keith Fahnhorst (1971-73)
Dan Gitlewski (1999)
Mark Hendricks (1974)
Matt Herkenhoff (1970)
Jon Jelacic (1955-57)
Ron Johnson (1998)
Barrett Moen (2007-09)
George Path (1941-42)
Brad Putnam (1997)
Luke Rader (1943)
Tom Riley (1938-40)
Ronald Smith (1951, 1953-54)
Matt Spaeth (2003-06)
Bob Stassen (1944)
Shane Strain (1988-89)
Mark Tangen (1992-96)
Steve Tobin (1975-77)
Leon Trawick (1967-69)
Joe Vigil (1981)
#90
Tony Aitkin (1996)
Mark Allison (1976-78)
Marlin Amos (1956)
Rudie Brandstrom (1944)
Chip Brixius (1989)
Eric Clark (2003-06)
Drew Dehnicke (1997-2000)
Frykman (1927)
Paul Glanton (1972-74)
Norman Hanley (1943)
Ed Hawthorne (1990-94)
Ray Henderson (2007-09)
Jim Jewett (1942)
Neil Litman (1939-41)
Dominic Mancuso (1955)
Curtis Mayfield (1969-71)
Bob McNamara (1951-52)
Hudson Mealey (1945)
Dave Mills (1954)
Dave Moodie (1975)
Dick Mundinger (1949-50)
Fred Orgas (1979-82)
Dick Peot (1946-48)
Theodore Rude (1959)
Dyron Russ (1995)
Mike Skorich (1957)
Ross Ukkelberg (1984-88)
#91
John Abramson (1975)
Dan Adams (1971-73)
Angvik (1927)
Nick Battaglia (1991)
Raymond Baylor (1994-97)
Charles Collins (1988)
Jeff Denny (1979-80)
Bill Dukin (1944)
Gary Durand (1970)
Verne Gagne (1943)
Craig Graffunder (1982-84)
Russ Heath (1990-93)
Gordon Holz (1951)
Jimmie James (1981)
Dale Johannsen (1956)
Kevin Kellin (1978)
Robert McLeod (1953)
Todd Meisel (2003-04)
Steve Midboe (1974)
Richard Lee Miller (1959)
Todd Miteness (1987)
Mike Nielson (1977)
Mark Owens (1976)
Charles Pearson (1957)
Karon Riley (1998-2000)
Bob Sandberg (1941-42)
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Gordon Sullivan (1945)
Jeff Sunvold (1985-86)
Willie VanDeSteeg (2005-08)
#92
John Babcock (1969-70)
William Brody (2006-08)
Mike Byrne (1972-74)
Mark Darden (1983)
Steve Davis (2005-06)
Matt DeGeest (2004)
Ryan Domin (2001-02)
Troy Duerr (1994)
Harris (1927)
Andy Kratochvil (1991-93)
John Kuduk (1975-77, 1979)
Dick Maas (1982)
Ron Mertz (1988-90)
Darryl Mia (1978)
Rick Roth (1984)
Dyron Russ (1996-99)
Rudolph Sikich (1941, 1944)
Harvey Solon (1945)
Bryan Suess (1986)
Alex Svedarsy (1987)
Terry Turek (1980-81)
Theron von Behren (1995)
Thomas Weisbrod (1953)
Maurice White (2000)
#93
Ken Anderson (1975)
Dick Andolshek (1971)
Steve Bisch (1978-81)
Earl Brink (1944)
William Brody (2006)
Andre Davis (1990-92)
Brandon Harston (2001-02)
Kevin Holmes (1993-95)
Bob House (1976-77)
Terry Hrycak (1985-88)
M.M. Johnson (1927)
Bill Maxe (1945)
Curtis Nelson (1968)
Shawn O’Brien (1989)
Derrick Onwuachi (2007-09)
Charles Sandberg (1941)
John Schlecht (1998-2000)
Don Schmeckpepper (1943)
Nhemie Theodore (2004-05)
Gregg Wilson (1972-74)
Jude Wimberger (1996-97)
Ivan Zubar (1982-83)
#94
Andy Austin (1994)
Maurice Buchanan (2002-05)
Jim Bruton (1965)
Willie Dyson (2006-07)
Steve Gibbons (1984-85)
Todd Hallstrom (1978)
Bob Hanzlik (1945)
Doug Hoefer (1990-93)
Kevin Kellin (1979-82)
Ric Lager (1977)
Don Meyer (1976)
Josh Rawlings (1995-98)
Robertson (1927)
Lynn Sandberg (1943)
Antoine Simpson (1994)
Bill Sims (1972-75)
Chris Smith (1999)
Bob Sparks (1944)
Mac Stephens (1986-89)
Dick Wildung (1940-42)
Ricky Williams (1988-89)
Erik Yates (1995)
#95
Bergquist (1927)
Jerry Bevan (1964)
Alan Blanshan (1976-79)
Anthony Bryant (1988-91)
Anthony Burke (1983-86)
Ralph Green (1992-95)
Brandon Harston (2000)
Mark Hebenstreit (1975)
Antonio Horton (1980-81)
Joe Lauterbach (1940-42)
Tony Levine (1991)
Fred Loewen (1972-73)
Sean McWhirter (2007)
Jon Michals (1996-99)
Anthony Montgomery (2002-05)
James O’Brien (1968)
Tom Reinhardt (1943-45)
D.L. Wilhite (2009-)
#98
William Aldworth (1941-44)
Neel Allen (2004-07)
Mike Cernoch (1996-2000)
Chris Connor (1970)
John Cranston (1968)
Anthony Davis (1979-82)
Mark Desimone (1984)
Bob Ferm (1945)
Ted Harrison (1988)
Ivan Jankovic (1995)
Al Markert (1949-50)
Jon Melander (1985-87)
Gene Raiche (1971-72)
Antoine Richard (1994)
Jim Ronan (1976-78)
Eric Small (2008-09)
Jeff Smith (1973-75)
Andrew Veit (1990-93)
Dean Widseth (1946-48)
#96
Andy Austin (1995)
Glenn Bourquin (1975)
Jason Brouwer (1987)
Tim Burt (1945)
Mark DeSimone (1982-83)
Earl Eli (1941)
Melvin Ferguson (1981)
Irwin Forseth (1972)
Adam Haayer (1996-97)
Curtis Hughes (2007-08)
Brandon Kirksey (2008-)
Walter Kozak (1942)
George Langenberg (1927)
Sam Logan (2001-03)
Jon Michals (1995)
Kevin Naddy (1974)
Jeff Schuh (1978-80)
Tim Setterquist (1970)
Matt Stommes (2006-07)
Kevin Sutton (1988-89)
Dave Sykora (1998-2000)
Steve Thompson (1984-86)
Steve Werner (1976)
Todd Wolkow (1990-94)
Bob Ziegler (1977)
#97
Ray Ammentorp (1952-53)
William Christison (1966-69)
Jerome Elliott (1996)
Dean Fiene (1978)
Bob Graiziger (1942)
Richard Holmstrom (1968)
Anthony Jacobs (2008-)
Mark Losli (2001-05)
Doug McClosky (1983)
Ben Mezera (1997-2000)
Darryl Mia (1979-81)
Travis Mitchell (1984)
Steve Neils (1971-73)
Alton Oster (1927)
Shawn Reed (1982)
Steve Rhodus (1985-87)
Bob Runkel (1945)
Carl Selmer (1943-44)
Bob Smith (1939-41)
Scott Stauffacher (1982)
Steve Stewart (1974-77)
Trevor Walker (1990-94)
#99
John Abrahamson (1976-77)
Anthony Aitkin (1994)
Ogun Akbar (1992-93)
Matt Anderle (1997-00)
Tom Bienemann (1970)
Garrett Brown (2006-09)
Kraig Hackbarth (1988-91)
Damian Haye (2001-02)
Vincent Hypolite (1995-96)
Jimmie James (1982)
Duane Jurgens (1979)
Lawrence Kaplan (1985)
Jerry Keeble (1983)
John Larson (1974)
Keith Lipka (2003-05)
Richard Maas (1979)
Larry Marko (1979)
Pat McCullough (1973)
Bill Patterson (1975)
Tom Sapp (1978)
Craig Schleisman (1979)
John Westrum (1945)
Scott Williams (1991)
NOTE: Numbers are
from 1926-27, 1931-2008.
Athletes must have seen game
action to be listed.
Academic Awards
ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN
A-B
Akeem Akinwale, OL, 1999-2001
Mike Albert, K, 2000
Matt Anderle, DT, 1998
Paul Anderson, OL, 1986
John Baumgartner, FB, 1954
Alan Blanshan, DL, 1979
Dick Borstad, FB, 1955, 1957
Luke Braaten, LB, 1996-99
Jack Brewer, FS/WR, 1999, 2001
Tony Brinkhaus, OL, 2005-07
Chip Brixius, OL, 1991
Frank Brixius, OL, 1960
William Brody, DE, 2008
Garrett Brown, DT, 2007
R.J. Buckner, DB, 2007
Bart Buetow, OL, 1971
Brad Bultman, C, 2006
Derek Burns, OL, 1999-2001
D.J. Burris, OL, 2007-09
C-D
Lee Campbell, LB, 2009
Damien Cannaday, WR, 2001
John Carlson, LB, 2006
Jeremiah Carter, OT, 2002
Mike Cernoch, DE, 1999-2000
Mike Chalberg, K, 1993-95
Patrick Cheney, LB, 2005-06
Chris Cohen, DB, 1991
Ryan Collado, DB, 2008
Justin Conzemius, DB, 1992-95
Keanon Cooper, LB, 2009
Pat Cummings, RB, 1989
Steve Davis, LB, 2006-08
Trey Davis, OL, 2008-09
Eric Decker, WR, 2006-09
Omar Douglas, WR, 1991-93
Judge Dickson, FB, 1961
Troy Duerr, DT, 1995
Tony Dungy, QB, 1975-76
E-F
Shawn Ehrich, DL, 1992
James Elizondo, OT, 1996
Greg Eslinger, C, 2003-05
Junior Eugene, LB, 2002
Jeremy Faue, FB, 2005-06
Dennis Fitzpatrick, OL, 1977
Chris Fowlkes, OL, 1992-95
Mike Frankberg, QB, 2007
G-I
Perry Gehring, OL, 1956-58
Luke Glime, OL, 1994
Brody Grandas, SS, 2006
Ryan Grant, LB, 2009
Jason Green, DL, 2001
Preston Gruening, P, 1999-2002
Jeff Gunderson, DL, 1973
Jason Hagman, CB, 1997-98
Justin Hall, WLB, 1998-99
Ben Hamilton, C, 2000
Brent Harms, DL, 1980-81
Fred Hartwig, SE, 1983
Brien Harvey, OL, 1976
Pat Hau, OG, 1996
Brent Herbel, P, 1986-89
Peter Hiestand, LB, 1992-95
Deon Hightower, LB, 2008
Jim Hobbins, OL, 1986
Bob Hobert, RB, 1955-56
Jon Hoese, DB, 2008-09
Chris Holden, LB, 2003
Bryson Hollimon, OL, 1977
Bill Humphries, OL, 1979
Justin Isom, SS, 2002-03
J-K
John Jakel, OL, 2006-07
Noel Jenke, LB, 1968-69
Todd Jesewitz, OL, 1993-95
Ron Johnson, WR, 1999
Ezell Jones, OL, 1967
Rob Jones, QB, 1995-96
Benji Kamrath, QB, 2002-03
Ron Kamzelski, DL, 1966-67
Ron King, LB, 1971
Wayne King, LB, 1968
Doug Kingsriter, OL, 1972
Kent Kitzmann, FB, 1976
Bryan Klitzke, S, 2009
Justin Kucek, P, 2008
Ben Kuznia, WR, 2008-09
Dan Kwapinski, DT, 2000-03
L-M
Jason Lamers, FB, 2003-05
Ben Langford, LB, 1993-94
Tony Levine, WR, 1994-95
Bill Light, LB, 1970
Dan Liimatta, OL, 1987-89
Dan LiSanti, DB, 1991-92, 94
Mark Losli, DE, 2002-05
Mike Maciejowski, QB, 2008
Barry Mayer, HB, 1968-70
Pat McCarthy, LB, 2003-05
Colin McGarry, TE, 2009
Robert McGarry, LS, 2005-07
Ken McClintock, RB, 1991
Erin McManus, PK, 1997
Karl Mecklenburg, DL, 1982
Todd Meisel, DT, 2005-07
Chris Mensen, OL, 2008
Jon Melander, OL, 1989
Andy Merrill, LB, 2001
Barrett Moen, DL, 2007-09
Joel Monroe, K, 2007-08
Steve Moore, LB, 2006-07
Tony Mortensen, QB, 2005, '07-08
Mark Mullaney, LB, 2005
N-R
Peter Najarian, LB, 1983-85
Dave Nixon, DL, 1967
Dan Nystrom, K, 2002
Damola Ogundipe, RB, 2007-08
Derrick Onwuachi, DE, 2007-09
Fred Orgas, DL, 1980-82
Ryan Orton, OL, 2008-09
Astein Osei, DE/LB, 1999-2001
Craig Paulson, DL, 1984
Logan Payne, WR, 2004-06
Jarod Posthumus, TE, 2003-05
Brad Prigge, FB, 1997-99
Peter Prudden, LS, 2001-03
David Puk, RB, 1984-85
Derek Rackley, LS, 1996-99
Troy Reilly, TE, 2007
Antoine Richard, DT, 1995
Mike Robb, FS, 1980-81
Fred Rodgers, CB, 1996
Jeff Rosga, DB, 1991-93
Ryan Roth, OG, 1998
Ryan Ruckdashel, OG, 2006,
'08-09
S-T
Shady Salamon, RB, 2009
Lance Sannes, OT, 2002
Craig Sauer, LB, 1993-95
Cory Sauter, QB, 1994-97
Scott Schaffner, QB, 1989-91
Jerome Shetler, OL, 1959
John Shevlin, LB, 2005-07
Marcus Sherels, DB, 2007-09
Steve Shidell, OT, 2005-07
Jack Simmons, TE, 2006-08
Dominique Sims, FS, 2001-04
Eric Small, DL, 2008-09
Chris Smith, LB, 1994
Matt Spaeth, TE, 2003-06
Joel Staats, LB, 1989-91
Bob Stein, DL, 1966-68
Eric Stenzel, DE, 2003
Matt Stommes, OL, 2007-09
Bob Stroup, FB, 1982
Milt Sunde, OL, 1963
Mike Svendsen, OL, 1957-58
Tyson Swaggert, C, 2003-06
Dave Sykora, DT, 1999
Stan Sytsma, DL, 1977-78
Jim Tallman, LB, 1995-96
Mark Tangen, TE, 1993
Kyle Theret, S, 2008
Jeff Tow-Arnett, OL, 2007-09
Nick Tow-Arnett, TE, 2009
Leon Trawick, DL, 1969
ACADEMIC
ALL-AMERICANS
1956
1959
1960
1968
1970
1985
1990
1993
1993
1993
1994
1995
2003
2004
2005
2005
Bob Hobert, Tackle
Mike Wright, Tackle
Frank Brixius, Tackle
Bob Stein, End
Barry Mayer, HB
David Puk, RB (2nd)
Brent Herbel, P (1st)
Justin Conzemius, DB (2nd)
Omar Douglas, WR (2nd)
Jeff Rosga, LB (2nd)
Justin Conzemius, DB (1st)
Justin Conzemius, DB (2nd)
Justin Isom, DB (2nd)
Greg Eslinger, C (2nd)
Greg Eslinger, C (2nd)
Mark Losli, DT (2nd)
U-Z
Zach Vevea, TE, 1998-2001
Theron von Behren, DT, 1997
Eli Ward, S, 2000, 2002
Dave Watson, DE, 1995
Adam Weber, QB, 2007-09
Bob Weber, CB, 1976-77
Ben West, LB, 2001
Jim Wheeler, OL, 1961
D.L. Wilhite, DE, 2009
Jim Wilkinson, SLB, 1998
Parc Williams, LB, 1995-98
Scott Williams, LS, 1995
Rick Witthus, S, 1981
Lance Wolkow, LB, 1991-93
Mike Wright, OL, 1959
Ryan Wynn, OL, 2008
Spergon Wynn, QB, 1996
Blake Zochert, LB, 2000
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
The Pro Football Hall of Fame was officially opened on Sept. 7, 1963. Located
in Canton, Ohio, the original two buildings that made up the Hall of Fame
were 19,000-square-feet. Inducted
that day were the first 17 members, including Minnesota’s Bronko Nagurski.
In May of 1971, the Hall of Fame became three buildings and 34,000 total
square feet that featured more space for display areas, a movie theater, gift
shop and research library. Visitor attendance reached 200,000 annually for
the first time that year. Today, new displays and the Game Day Stadium
showing the “100-yard Universe”, an NFL Films production, adorn the Hall
of Fame.
Currently, Minnesota has six former players who are enshrined in the
Pro Football Hall of Fame. The most recent former player, Charlie Sanders,
was enshrined August 4, 2007.
Nagurski is the only college player to be named a first team consensus AllAmerican at two different positions before leading the Chicago Bears to three
NFL Championships. He was inducted in 1963 as a charter member. Leo Nomellini
was a three-time first team All-Big Ten player for Minnesota as well as a two-time
All-American. He later went on to play for the San Francisco 49ers and played in
every game of his professional career for 14 years. In 1970, he was named to the
NFL’s 25th anniversary team as one of the all-time great defensive tackles. He
was inducted in 1969.
Bobby Bell was one of two Golden Gophers who brought the Outland
Trophy to the U of M during his career. Bell won the award in 1962 before
guiding the Kansas City Chiefs to two Super Bowls. Bell was inducted in
1983.
Bud Grant was an All-Big Ten end in 1948 and 1949 before he eventually became the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. Grant coached the
Vikings to 11 divisional titles and four Super Bowl appearances. He was enshrined in 1994.
Eller was a consensus All-American in 1963 and a three-time All-Big
Ten selection during his U of M career. He went on to play 16 seasons in the
NFL, 15 with the Minnesota Vikings. He was a five-time All-Pro and started
at defensive end in four Super Bowls for the Vikings.
Sanders lettered for Minnesota in 1966 and 1967 as a tight end, earning All-Big Ten honors as a senior. He helped lead the Gophers to an 8-2
record and a share of the Big Ten title in 1967. Sanders moved to tight end
as a senior where he caught 21 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns.
He was drafted by the Lions in the third round (74th overall pick) of the 1968
NFL Draft.
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BOBBY BELL — 1983
BRONKO NAGURSKI — 1963
LEO NOMELLINI — 1969
BUD GRANT — 1994
CHARLIE SANDERS — 2007
CARL ELLER — 2004
College Football Hall of Fame
COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
A total of 18 former Golden Gopher players are enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. They range from Edward L. Rogers, who scored the game-tying touchdown in the famous Little Brown Jug game against Michigan in 1903, to
Bobby Bell, who brought the Outland Trophy to the University of Minnesota in 1962. Tom Brown in 2003 and Carl Eller in
2006 are the most recent University of Minnesota inductees.
In addition, three former Minnesota coaches, Bernie Bierman, Fritz Crisler and Henry Williams, have been inducted
into the Hall as well.
The Hall of Fame moved from Kings Island, Ohio, to its current home in South Bend, Ind. The South Bend Hall of Fame
opened in the summer of 1995.
The first members of the College Football Hall of Fame were selected in 1951. Today, there are over 800 players and coaches in the Hall.
The Hall of Fame is a part of the National Football Foundation, which was conceived in 1947 by the late Grantland Rice. In addition to sponsoring the Hall of
Fame, the Foundation has awarded more than $3 million in graduate school scholarships to college football players.
HENRY WILLIAMS
Coach (1900-21)
Inducted in 1951
BERNIE BIERMAN
Coach (1932-41, 1945-50)
Inducted in 1955
Inducted in 1951
BERT BASTON
End (1914-16)
Inducted in 1954
“FRITZ” CRISLER
Coach (1930-31)
Inducted in 1954
HERB JOESTING
Fullback (1925-27)
Inducted in 1954
DICK WILDUNG
Tackle (1940-42)
Inducted in 1957
FRANCIS “PUG” LUND
Halfback (1932-34)
Inducted in 1958
JOHN MCGOVERN
Quarterback (1908-10)
Inducted in 1966
ED ROGERS
End, Kicker (1901-03)
Inducted in 1968
LEO NOMELLINI
Tackle, Guard (1947-49)
Inducted in 1977
PAUL GIEL
Halfback (1951-53)
Inducted in 1975
BRONKO NAGURSKI
Fullback, Tackle (1927-29)
BOBBY MARSHALL
End (1904-06)
Inducted in 1971
BRUCE SMITH
Halfback (1939-41)
Inducted in 1972
GEORGE FRANCK
Halfback (1938-40)
Inducted in 2002
TOM BROWN
Guard (1958-60)
Inducted in 2003
CLAYTON TONNEMAKER
Center (1946-49)
Inducted in 1980
ED WIDSETH
Tackle (1934-36)
Inducted in 1954
CHARLES WILKINSON
Guard (1934-36)
Inducted in 1969
BOBBY BELL
Tackle (1960-62)
Inducted in 1991
CARL ELLER
Guard (1961-63)
Inducted in 2006
169 | Minnesota Football
First Team All-Americans
FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS
Year
1903
1904
1909
1910
1913
1914
1915
1916
1917
1923
1926
1927
1928
1929
1931
Name
Fred Schacht
Moses Strathern
Johnny McGovern
James Walker
Clark Shaughnessy
Lorin Solon
Lorin Solon
Bert Baston
Bernie Bierman
Merton Dunningan
Bert Baston
C.I. “Shorty” Long
George Hauser
Ray Ecklund
Earl Martineau
Herb Joesting
Herb Joesting
Harold Hanson
George Gibson
Kenneth Haycraft
Bronko Nagurski
Clarence “Biggie” Munn
Position
T
E
QB
T
FB
E
E
E
FB
G
E
QB
T
E
HB
FB
FB
G
G
E
FB/T
G
1933 Frank “Butch” Larson
E
Francis “Pug” Lund
1934 Frank “Butch” Larson
HB
E
Francis “Pug” Lund
HB
Bill Bevan
G
Bob Tenner
E
1935 Charles “Bud” Wilkinson G
Ed Widseth
T
Dick Smith
T
Sheldon Beise
HB
1936 Ed Widseth
T
1937 Ray King
Andy Uram
1938 Francis Twedell
1940 Urban Odson
George Franck
E
FB
G
T
HB
1941 Bruce Smith
HB
Dick Wildung
T
1942 Dick Wildung
T
1943 Bill Daley
Herb Hein
Paul Mitchell
1948 Leo Nomellini
FB
E
T
T/G
170 | Minnesota Football
All-American service
AP
AP
Walter Camp, Look Magazine
Walter Camp, Look Magazine
AP
AP
AP
AP, Walter Camp, Look Magazine
AP
AP
Walter Camp, AP
AP
AP
AP
AP, Walter Camp, Look Magazine
AP, Look Magazine, Walter Camp
AP, Walter Camp
AP
AP, Look Magazine, Walter Camp
AP, Look Magazine
AP, Look Magazine
AP, UPI, Look Magazine,
Walter Camp
UPI, Look Magazine
Collier’s Weekly/Grantland Rice
AP, United Press, Liberty
AP, Look Magazine,
Collier’s Weekly/Grantland Rice
AP, Liberty, Walter Camp,
Collier’s Weekly/Grantland Rice
Look Magazine
Collier’s Weekly/Grantland Rice,
Liberty, Look Magazine
UPI
Grantland Rice, AP
Walter Camp, UPI, Liberty, Hearst,
New York World Telegram
AP, UPI, New York World Telegram,
Look Magazine
American Sports Service,
New York Daily Mirror
Collier’s/Grantland Rice, AP, INS,
NEA, New York Sun,Look Magazine
New York Morning Telegram,
Hearst, UPI, Paramount News
Walter Camp, Look Magazine
AP
AP, UPI
Liberty
Walter Camp, Collier’s, AP, UPI,
Look Magazine
Walter Camp, INS, Time Life, AP,
UPI, Look Magazine
Walter Camp, INS, Time Life, AP,
UPI
Walter Camp, AP, Stern,
Collier’s/Grantland Rice,
Look Magazine, Sporting News
Collier’s/Grantland Rice, AP
AP
Collier’s/Grantland Rice
Walter Camp, AP, INS, FWAA, AFCA
Collier’s/Grantland Rice,
The Sporting News, Look Magazine,
Year Name
1949 Leo Nomellini
Clayton Tonnemaker
1952 Paul Giel
1953 Paul Giel
1954 Bob McNamara
1956 Bob Hobert
1960 Tom Brown
1961 Sandy Stephens
Bobby Bell
1962 Bobby Bell
1963 Carl Eller
1965 Aaron Brown
1967
1968
1971
1997
Bob Stein
Bob Stein
Doug Kingsriter
Lamanzer Williams
1998 Tyrone Carter
1999 Tyrone Carter
Ben Hamilton
2000 Ben Hamilton
Preston Gruening
2004 Greg Eslinger
Mark Setterstrom
2005 Greg Eslinger
Laurence Maroney
2006 Matt Spaeth
Position All-American service
T/G
Walter Camp, AP, Look Magazine,
AFCA, Sporting News
C
Walter Camp, AP, FWAA, AFCA,
Collier’s/Grantland Rice,
Look Magazine, The Sporting News
HB
AP, Look Magazine, FWAA
HB
Walter Camp, AP, Look Magazine,
FWAA, AFCA
HB/FB
AP, Look Magazine, FWAA
T
AP, Look Magazine, FWAA
G
Walter Camp, AP, Coach & Athlete,
The Sporting News, NEA, UPI, AFCA,
Look Magazine, New York News,
ABC-TV, FWAA
QB
Walter Camp, AP, UPI,
The Sporting News, AFCA, FWAA
T
AP, Look Magazine, FWAA, AFCA,
The Sporting News
T
Walter Camp, Look Magazine, AFCA,
UPI, The Sporting News, TV Guide,
FWAA, Williamson National Football
Rating System, Coach & Athlete,
CBS-TV, NEA
T
Walter Camp, UPI, AP, TV Guide,
Look Magazine, The Sporting News,
CBS-TV, Time Magazine,
New York News, FWAA, AFCA
E
AP, Look Magazine, UPI, FWAA,
Collier’s/Grantland Rice,
The Sporting News
E
Walter Camp, AP, UPI, FWAA
E
Walter Camp, AP, UPI, FWAA
TE
Bob Hope, AP
DE
College Football Writers Association,
FWAA
SS
Football News, The Sports Network
SS
Walter Camp, AP, AFCA, FWAA,
The Sporting News, CBS Sportsline,
CollegeFootballNews.com
C
AP, The Sporting News,
CBS Sportsline
C
Walter Camp, Football News, AFCA
P
Football News
C
FWAA, SI.com
G
Rivals.com
C
AP, Walter Camp, AFCA, FWAA,
Rivals.com, SI.com
RB
Rivals.com
TE
AP
All-Big Ten
BIG TEN AWARDS
CHICAGO TRIBUNE BIG TEN
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Clarence “Biggie” Munn, G
1931
1934
Francis “Pug” Lund, HB
1952
Paul Giel, HB
1953
Paul Giel, HB
Tom Brown, G
1960
1961
Sandy Stephens, QB
BIG TEN FRESHMAN OF THE
YEAR
1986
Darrell Thompson, RB
2003
Laurence Maroney, RB
LINEMAN OF THE YEAR
2001
Karon Riley, DE
1973
1972
1971
1970
1969
1968
1967
1965
1964
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE
YEAR
2005
Greg Eslinger, C
1963
1962
DAVE MCCLAIN COACH OF THE
YEAR
1999
Glen Mason
1961
1960
ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM
2009
Eric Decker, WR (coaches)
2008
Eric Decker, WR
Willie VanDeSteeg, DE (media)
2006
Matt Spaeth, TE
2005
Greg Eslinger, C
Laurence Maroney, RB
Mark Setterstrom, OG
Matt Spaeth, TE
2004
Ukee Dozier, CB (media)
Greg Eslinger, C
Laurence Maroney, RB
Rian Melander, OT
Mark Setterstrom, OG
2003
Marion Barber III, RB
Greg Eslinger, C
Ben Utecht, TE (coaches)
2001
Jack Brewer, FS (media)
2000
Ben Hamilton, C
Karon Riley, DE
Ron Johnson, WR (media)
Willie Middlebrooks, CB (media)
1999
Tyrone Carter, SS
Ben Hamilton, C
Thomas Hamner, RB
Karon Riley, DE (coaches)
1998
Tyrone Carter, SS
1997
Lamanzer Williams, DE
1994
Ed Hawthorne, DT (coaches)
Chris Darkins (media)
1991
Sean Lumpkin, DB
Patt Evans, TE (media)
1990
Chris Thome, C (coaches)
1987
Troy Wolkow, OG (coaches)
1986
Darrell Thompson, TB
Chip Lohmiller, K (coaches)
Bruce Holmes, LB (coaches)
1981
Jim Fahnhorst, LB
Ken Dallafoir, OT (coaches)
1980
Garry White, FB
Marion Barber, TB
Jeff Schuh, DE (media)
1979
Elmer Bailey, SE (coaches)
1978
Marion Barber, TB
Paul Rogind, K
Keith Brown, DB (media)
Stan Sytsma, DE (coaches)
1977
Paul Rogind, K (coaches)
Steve Midboe, DT (coaches)
1976
George Adzick, SS (coaches)
1974
Keith Simons (media)
1958
1956
1954
1953
1952
1949
1948
1947
1943
1942
1941
1940
1939
1938
1937
1936
1935
1934
1933
1932
1931
1930
1929
Steve Neils, E
Keith Fahnhorst, E (media)
John King, RB (media)
Doug Kingsriter, E
Bill Light, LB (media)
Bill Light, LB (media)
Jeff Wright, DB (media)
Ray Parson, E (coaches)
Bob Stein, E
Dick Enderle, G (coaches)
Noel Jenke, G (media)
John Williams, T (coaches)
Bob Stein, E (coaches)
McKinley Boston, T (coaches)
Tom Sakal, B (coaches)
Aaron Brown, E (coaches)
Kraig Lofquist, B (coaches)
Aaron Brown, E (coaches)
Carl Eller, T
Bobby Bell, T
Julian Hook, G
John Campbell, E
Bobby Bell, T
Tom Brown, G
Tom Hall, E
Greg Larson, C
Mike Svendsen, C
Robert Hobert, RB
Bob McNamara, RB
Paul Giel, RB
Bob McNamara, RB
Percy Zachary, G
Paul Giel, RB
Leo Nomellini, G
Clay Tonnemaker, C
Harry "Bud" Grant, E
Leo Nomellini, G
Harry "Bud" Grant, E
Leo Nomellini, G
Paul Mitchell, T
Dick Wildung, T
Dick Wildung, T
Bill Daley, HB
Bob Fitch, E
Len Levy, G
Bruce Smith, HB
George Franck, HB
Urban Odson, T
Win Pederson, T
Wilbur Moore, QB
Francis Twedell, G
Rudy Gmitro, HB
Ray King, E
Lou Midler, T
Francis Twedell, G
Andy Uram, HB
Edwin Widseth, T
Sheldon Beise, FB
Vernal "Babe" LeVoir, QB
Dick Smith, T
Edwin Widseth, T
Charles "Bud" Wilkinson, G
Phil Bengston, T
Bill Bevan, G
Frank "Butch" Larson, E
Francis "Pug" Lund, HB-FB
Bob Tenner, E
Edwin Widseth, T
Frank "Butch" Larson, E
Francis "Pug" Lund, HB-FB
Marshall Wells, T
Jack Manders, FB
Clarence "Biggie" Munn, G
Clarence "Biggie" Munn, G
Bronko Nagurski, T
Robert Tanner, E
1928
1927
1926
1925
1924
1923
1922
1920
1919
1918
1917
1916
1915
1914
1913
1911
1910
1909
1908
1907
1906
George Gibson, G
Kenneth Haycraft, E
Fred Hovde, QB
Harold "Shorty" Almquist, QB
Mitchell Gary, T
Harold Hanson, T
Kenneth Haycraft, E
Herbert Joesting, FB
Mitchell Gary, T
Harold Hanson, G
Herbert Joesting, FB
Roger Wheeler, E
Len Walsh, G
George Abramson, G
Ted Cox, T
Ray Eklund, E
Earl Martineau, HB
Festus Tierney, G
Arnold Oss, HB
Norman Kingsley, FB
George Hauser, T
Albert "Bert" Baston, E
Conrad Eklund, G
Frank Mayer, T
Arnold "Pudge" Wyman, FB
Albert "Bert" Baston, E
Bernard "Bernie" Bierman, FB
Merton Dunnigan, G
Lorin Solon, E-FB
Clark Shaughnessy, FB
Lorin Solon, E-FB
Clifford Morrell, C
Reuben Rosenwald, HB
Lisle Johnston, FB
John McGovern, QB
Reuben Rosenwald, HB
James Walker, T
H.E. Farnam, C
John McGovern, QB
Earl Pickering, FB
Reuben Rosenwald, HB
James Walker, T
Orren Safford, C
Harry Capron, E
George Case, T
George Case, T
Robert "Bobby" Marshall, E
Theodore Vita, G
ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM
2008
Adam Weber, QB (coaches)
Jack Simmons, TE (media)
Traye Simmons, CB (coaches)
Willie VanDeSteeg, DE (coaches)
2007
Dominique Barber, S
Justin Kucek, P (media)
2006 Willie VanDeSteeg, DE (media)
2005 Anthony Montgomery, NT (coaches)
2004
Darrell Reid, DE
2003
Rian Melander, OT
Joe Quinn, OG
2001
Ben Utecht, TE
Ron Johnson, WR
2000
Preston Gruening, P
Dan Nystrom, K
John Schlecht, DT
Sean Hoffman, LB
1999
John Schlecht, DT
Willie Middlebrooks, CB
1998
Thomas Hamner, RB
1997
Tutu Atwell, WR
Tyrone Carter, SS
1995
Todd Jesewitz, OG
Rodney Heath, CB
1994
Mike Chalberg, K
1993
Rob Rogers, OG
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
1980
1978
1977
1976
1975
1974
1973
1972
1971
1970
1968
1967
1964
1963
1962
Omar Douglas, WR
Keith Ballard, OL
Dennis Cappella, DL
Dean Kaufman, P
Ted Harrison, OL
Mike Sunvold, OT
Sean Lumpkin, DB
Brent Berglund, K
Dan Liimata, OL
Darrell Thompson, TB
Mike Sunvold, DT
Brent Herbel, P
Paul Anderson, OL
Rickey Foggie, QB
Darrell Thompson, TB
Chip Lohmiller, K
Jon Leverenz, LB
Ray Hitchcock, C
Larry Joyner, SS
Jim Hobbins, OL
Troy Wolkow, OL
Ray Hitchcock, C
Peter Najarian, LB
Jon Lilleberg, OG
Larry Joyner, SS
Peter Najarian, LB
Adam Kelly, P
Mark VonderHaar, OT
Peter Najarian, LB
Randy Rasmussen, OL
Bill Humphries, OL
Karl Mecklenburg, DE
Chester Cooper, FL
Bill Humphries, OL
Karl Mecklenburg, DE
Fred Orgas, DL
Marion Barber, RB
Ken Dallafoir, OG
Mike Robb, FS
Jeff Schuh, LB
Dana Noel, DT
Doug Friberg, NG
Jim Ronan, DT
Mark Merrill, DT
Mark Slater, C
Bobby Weber, DB
Tony Dungy, QB
Ron Kullas, WR
George Washington, DL
Tony Dungy, QB
Doug Beaudoin, S
Keith Simons, T
Ollie Bakken, LB
Rick Upchurch, WR
Darrell Bunge, LB
Rick Upchurch, WR
Tim Alderson, DB
Craig Curry, QB
Ernie Cook, FB
Jack Babcock, OT
Alvin Hawes, OT
Barry Mayer, RB
Walt Bowser, S
Ezell Jones, T
Ron Kamzelski, DT
Ray Parson, T
Doug Roalstad, S
Charles Sanders, TE
Ed Duren, OG
Aaron Brown, DE
Joe Pung, C
Mike Reid, FB
Frank Marchiewski, C
Carl Eller, T
Bob Prawdzik, DE
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Team Awards
BRONKO NAGURSKI AWARD
TEAM MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
Clarence Munn, G
Clarence Munn, G
Roy Oen, C
Francis “Pug” Lund, HB
Francis “Pug” Lund, HB
Vernal “Babe” LeVoir, B
Ed Widseth, T
Rudy Gmitro, HB
Larry Buhker, FB
Harold Van Every, HB
Bob Paffrath, QB
Bob Sweiger, B
Dick Wildung, T
Paul Mitchell, T
John Lundquist, B
Bob Fitch, T
Billy Bye, HB
Larry Olsonoski, G
Everette Faunce, HB
“Bud” Grant, E
Wayne Robinson, C
Ron Engel, HB
Paul Giel, HB*
Paul Giel, HB*
Bob McNamara, FB
Don Swanson, QB
Bobby Cox, QB
Dick Larson, QB
Everette Gerths, G
Tom Moe, E
Tom Brown, G
Sandy Stephens, QB
Bobby Bell, T
Carl Eller, T
Joe Pung, C
John Hankinson, QB
Tim Wheeler, LB
Tom Sakal, DB
Wayne King, LB
Ray Parson, E
Jeff Wright, DB
Tom Chandler, DE
John King, FB
Matt Herkenhoff, OT
Steve Neils, DE
Ollie Bakken, LB
Tony Dungy, QB
Tony Dungy, QB
Steve Midboe, DT
Marion Barber, TB
Mark Carlson, QB
Marion Barber, TB
Mike Hohensee, QB
Mike Hohensee, QB
Randy Rasmussen, OT
Rickey Foggie, QB
Rickey Foggie, QB
Darrell Thompson, TB
Rickey Foggie, QB
Chris Gaiters, WR
Darrell Thompson, TB
Mike Sunvold, DT
Sean Lumpkin, DB
Keith Ballard, OL
Omar Douglas, WR
Chris Darkins, RB
Craig Sauer, LB
Ryan Thelwell, WR
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Gann Brooks, OT
Lamanzer Williams, DE
Tyrone Carter, SS
Tyrone Carter, SS
Ben Hamilton, C
Ron Johnson, WR
Ron Johnson, WR
2001
2002
Jermaine Mays, WR
2003
Asad Abdul-Khaliq, QB
2004
Marion Barber III, RB
Laurence Maroney, RB
2005
Greg Eslinger, C
Laurence Maroney, RB
Matt Spaeth, TE
2006
2007
Dominique Barber, FS
2008
Willie VanDeSteeg, DE
Eric Decker, WR
2009
NOTE: Team MVP award became the
Bronko Nagurski Award in 1985.
1997
1998
1999
2000
BRUCE SMITH AWARD
OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE PLAYER
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Elmer Bailey, SE
Garry White, FB
Chester Cooper, FL
Randy Rasmussen, OG
Jay Carroll, TE
Mark Vondehaar, OT
Ray Hitchcock, C
Darrell Thompson, RB
Darrell Thompson, RB
Chris Gaiters, SE
Darrell Thompson, RB
Marquel Fleetwood, QB
Patt Evans, TE
Antonio Carter, RB
Omar Douglas, WR
Chris Darkins, RB
Cory Sauter, QB
Tutu Atwell, WR
Tutu Atwell, WR
Luke Leverson, WR
Thomas Hamner, RB
Ron Johnson, WR
Ron Johnson, WR
Tellis Redmon, RB
Terry Jackson II, RB
Asad Abdul-Khaliq, QB
Marion Barber III, RB
Greg Eslinger, C
Logan Payne, WR
Eric Decker, WR
Adam Weber, QB
Eric Decker, WR
Eric Decker, WR
CARL ELLER AWARD
OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
Keith Edwards, FS
Jeff Schuh, DE
Jim Fahnhorst, LB
Karl Mecklenburg, DT
Peter Najarian, LB
Peter Najarian, LB
Peter Najarian, LB
Mark Dusbabek, LB
Jon Leverenz, LB
Joel Brown, SS
Eddie Miles, LB
Mike Sunvold, DE
Sean Lumpkin, DB
Dennis Cappella, DL
Andrew Veit, LB
Craig Sauer, LB
Craig Sauer, LB
Parc Williams, LB
Lamanzer Williams, DE
Tyrone Carter, SS
Tyrone Carter, SS
Karon Riley, DE
Jack Brewer, FS
Eli Ward, FS
Eli Ward, FS
Darrell Reid, DE
John Pawielski, FS
Mike Sherels, LB
Dominique Barber, FS
Lee Campbell, LB
Garrett Brown, DT
Lee Campbell, LB
2009
NOTE: The Defensive MVP Award became the Carl Eller Award in 1984.
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
BOBBY BELL AWARD
OUTSTANDING SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Larry Joyner, SS
Chip Lohmiller, PK
Chip Lohmiller, PK
Chip Lohmiller, PK
Brent Herbel, P
Brent Berglund, PK
Kenneth Sebree, CB
Ken McClintock, RB
Jon Lewis, WR
Scott Williams, LS
Rishon Early, FS
Mike Chalberg, PK
Rishon Early, FS
Tutu Atwell, WR
Adam Bailey, PK
Dan Nystrom, PK
Preston Gruening, P
Marion Barber III, RB
Jermaine Mays, WR
Dan Nystrom, PK
Rhys Lloyd, P/PK
John Shevlin, LB
Jakari Wallace, WR
Tom Hennessey, FB
Justin Kucek, P
Nathan Triplett, LB
Nathan Triplett, LB
Jon Hoese, FB
Parc Williams, LB
Parc Williams, LB
Ben Mezera, LB
Ben Hamilton, C
Derek Burns, OG
Dan Kwapinski, DT
Greg Eslinger, C
Mark Setterstrom, OG
Greg Eslinger, C
Dominic Jones, CB
John Shevlin, LB
Steve Shidell, OT
2008
Jeff Tow-Arnett, C
Marcus Sherels, DB
2009
Jon Hoese, FB
Garrett Brown, DT
NOTE: The Butch Nash Award began in
1984.
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
PAUL GIEL AWARD
UNSELFISHNESS AND MOST CONCERN
ABOUT THE U OF M
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Dwayne McMullen, FL
David Puk, FB
Norries Wilson, OT
Dan Rechtin, OT
Pat Hart, C
Jon Melander, OT
Jim King, RB
Scott Schaffner, QB
Ken McClintock, RB
Antonio Carter, RB
Ed Hawthorne, DT
Chris Darkins, RB
Jerome Davis, DT
Cory Sauter, QB
Troy Duerr, OT
Ben Hamilton, C
Justin Hall, LB
Jack Brewer, FS
Jeremiah Carter, OT
Joe Quinn, OG
Dominique Sims, LB
Mark Setterstrom, OG
Dominique Barber, FS
Tony Brinkhaus, C
Todd Meisel, DT
Tony Mortensen, QB
Eric Small, DT
Adam Weber, QB
Ryan Collado, DB
NEIL FREDENBURG AWARD
COURAGE AND LOVE OF THE GAME
BUTCH NASH AWARD
COMPETITIVE ON THE FIELD
AND IN THE CLASSROOM
1984
John Kelly, C
1985
Andy Hare, FL
1986
Anthony Burke, OT
1987
Brian Bonner, OLB
1988
Ross Ukkelberg, DT
1989
Dan Liimatta, OT
1990
Frank Jackson, CB
1991
Joel Staats, LB
1992
Russ Heath, LB
1993
Omar Douglas, WR
1994
Justin Conzemius, DB
1995
Justin Conzemius, LB
1996
Cory Sauter, QB
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Sean Hoffman, LB
Sean Hoffman, LB
Steve Murray, DB
Jeremiah Carter, OT
Dan Kwapinski, DT
Jakari Wallace, WR
Matt Spaeth, TE
Mike Sherels, LB
Mike Sherels, LB
Justin Valentine, FB
Jack Simmons, TE
Kyle Theret, S
Eric Small, DT
Lee Campbell, LB
Nick Tow-Arnett, TE
Team Awards
OFFENSIVE SCOUT TEAM AWARD
OUTSTANDING PLAY ON THE
NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS
BRUCE SMITH
OFFENSIVE SCOUT TEAM
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Michael Mullen, RB
Scooter Baugus, TE
Ben Utecht, WR
Clarence Woods, WR
Jerry Macken, FB
Zack Kartak, RB
Kevin Salmen, TE
Tommy Jacobs, OG
Joe Swanson, OG
Matt Krueger, OG
Kyle Moore, WR
Matt Carufel, OL
Ed Olson, OL
1941 Heisman Trophy winner
GOPHER HEISMAN HISTORY
Place In Final Voting
George Franck
1940
1941
Bruce Smith
1952
Paul Giel
Paul Giel
1953
1960
Tom Brown
1961
Sandy Stephens
3rd
1st
3rd
2nd
2nd
4th
DEFENSIVE SCOUT TEAM AWARD
OUTSTANDING PLAY ON THE
DEFENSIVE SCOUT TEAM
1997
Curtese Poole, LB
1998
Karon Riley, DE
DaVonta Bell, LB
1999
2000
Darrell Reid, LB
2001
Charlton Keith, DE
2002 Eric Clark, DE; Pat McCarthy, LB
Eric Washington, LB
2003
John Shevlin, LB
2004
Seth Thompson, DB
2005
Brody Grandas, CB
2006
Mike Hart, LB
2007
Andre Taté, LB
2008
Kim Royston, DB
2009
Aaron Hill, LB
OUTSTANDING FIRST YEAR
PLAYERS
OUTSTANDING PLAY BY A FIRST YEAR
PLAYER
2007 Kyle Theret, S; Adam Weber, QB
2008
DeLeon Eskridge, RB
Simoni Lawrence, LB
Troy Stoudermire, KR
2009
MarQueis Gray, QB
D.L. Wilhite, DE
BOBBY BELL
TOM BROWN
TYRONE CARTER
1962 Outland Trophy winner
1960 Outland Trophy winner
1999 Jim Thorpe Award winner
COACHES CAREER
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
2007
Ernie Wheelwright, WR
TONY DUNGY AWARD
CHARACTER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
2007
2008
2009
Amir Pinnix, RB
Deon Hightower, LB
Eric Decker, WR
GREG ESLINGER
MATT SPAETH
2005 Outland Trophy winner
2005 Rimington Trophy winner
2006 John Mackey Award winner
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NFL Draft History
NFL DRAFT HISTORY
Year Rd. Pick
2 13
1936
1936
3 24
1936
4 35
5 42
1936
1936
7 60
1936
8 71
1937
1
4
3 29
1937
1937 10 91
1938
3 34
4 47
1938
1938
5 54
1938 10 101
1
9
1939
1939
5 59
1939
6 42
7 78
1939
1939 11 119
1939 17 189
1
9
1940
1940
5 31
1940
8 70
1941
1
6
1941
3 21
1941
8 66
1941 18 166
1941 20 182
1942
1
9
1942
3 23
1942
4 27
1942
4 28
1942
7 56
1942 10 84
1942 10 89
1942 13 119
1943
1
7
1943
1
8
1943 11 92
1943 13 113
1943 16 148
1943 19 176
1943 25 238
1944
2 12
1944
4 29
1944
6 44
1944
7 56
1944
7 58
1944
7 59
1944 10 90
1944 10 96
1944 11 100
1944 11 105
1944 22 225
1945
2 13
1945
6 52
1945 11 106
1945 17 175
1945 28 291
1945 32 325
1946
7 53
1946 19 178
1946 20 185
1946 28 267
1947 16 145
1947 23 210
1948
6 41
1949
9 83
Player
Vernal LeVoir (B)
George Roscoe (B)
Sheldon Biese (B)
Vern Oech (T)
Dick Smith (T)
Dale Rennebohn (C)
Ed Widseth (T)
Charles (Bud) Wilkinson (T)
Ray Antil (E)
Lou Midler (T)
Andy Uram (B)
Ray King (E)
Vic Spadaccini (B)
Larry Buhler (B)
Francis Twedell (T)
George Faust (B)
Wilbur Moore (B)
Dan Elmer (C)
Charley Schultz (T)
Harold Van Every (B)
Marty Christiansen (B)
Win Pederson (T)
George Franck (B)
Bob Paffrath (B)
Bill Kuusisto (G)
Heige Pukema (G)
Bob Bjorcklund (E)
Urban Odson (T)
Bob Sweiger (B)
Len Levy (G)
Gordon Paschka (G)
Bob Fitch (E)
Jud Ringer (E)
Gene Flick (C)
Bruce Smith (B)
Bill Daley (B)
Dick Wildung (T)
John Billman (G)
Bill Baumgartner (E)
Mike Welch (B)
Jim Lushine (T)
Gene Bierhaus (E)
Paul Mitchell (T)
Rudy Sikich (T)
Bill Garnaas (B)
Bob Graiziger (G)
Vic Kulbitski (B)
Herm Frickey (B)
Herb Hein (E)
John Perko (G)
John Bicaninch (G)
Bill Aldworth (T)
Cliff Anderson (E)
Wayne Williams (B)
Chuck Dellago (G)
Chuck Avery (B)
Bob Kula (B)
Bob Hary (B)
Don Nolander (T)
Tom Reinhardt (T)
Merlin Kispert (B)
Dick Kelly (B)
Dick Van Duesen (C)
Verne Gagne (E)
Tom Carroll (T)
Larry Olsonoski (G)
Everett Faunce (B)
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Team
Brooklyn
Chicago Bears
Detroit
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Detroit
NY Giants
Green Bay
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Green Bay
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Green Bay
Green Bay
Chi. Cardinals
Washington
Green Bay
Green Bay
Green Bay
Chi. Cardinals
NY Giants
NY Giants
Green Bay
Green Bay
Green Bay
Pittsburgh
Green Bay
NY Giants
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Chi. Cardinals
Green Bay
Green Bay
Pittsburgh
Green Bay
Philadelphia
Chi. Cardinals
Green Bay
NY Giants
Green Bay
Chi. Cardinals
Brooklyn
Chi. Cardinals
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
NY Giants
Detroit
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Washington
Green Bay
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago Bears
Green Bay
Chicago Bears
Washington
Pittsburgh
Detroit
NY Giants
Detroit
Chicago Bears
Chi. Cardinals
Green Bay
Green Bay
Year Rd. Pick
1949 17 164
1950
1
4
1950
1 11
1 14
1950
1950
3 30
1950
6 70
1950
8 96
1950 10 121
1950 14 176
1950 16 199
1950 19 244
1950 25 319
1950 29 370
1950 30 388
1951 21 244
1952
8 89
1952 22 260
1952 24 284
1952 28 331
9 106
1953
1953
9 107
1953 24 285
1953 26 302
1953 30 356
1954
9 102
1954 11 126
1954 28 332
1955 23 267
1955 23 270
1955 26 306
1956 13 154
1956 20 237
1956 25 296
1957
4 38
1957
6 73
1957 16 183
1957 19 226
1957 26 304
1957 29 342
1957 29 339
1958
2 23
1958
7 74
1958 14 159
1958 15 177
1958 17 202
1958 26 310
1958 27 318
1958 30 359
1959
9 108
1959 16 190
1959 20 238
1959 30 355
1960
4 43
1960
6 65
1960
9 101
1961
6 81
1961 10 128
1962
2 25
1962
7 94
1962 20 271
1963
2 16
1963
4 51
1963 11 143
1964
1
6
1964 20 271
1965
5 60
1965
8 100
Player
Warren Beson (C)
Clayton Tonnemaker (C)
Leo Nomelini (T)
Harry (Bud) Grant (E)
Gordy Soltau (E)
Floyd Jaszewski (T)
Ralph McAllister (B)
Bob Mealey (T)
Gene Fritz (T)
Frank Kuzma (B)
Billy Bye (B)
Ken Beiersdorf (B)
Johnny Lundin (G)
Allen Markert (T)
Art Edling (E)
Wayne Robinson (C)
Dick Gregory (B)
Dick Mundinger (T)
Ron Engel (B)
Roger French (E)
Bob McNamara (B)
Charley Kubes (G)
Scott Prescott (C)
Stavros Canakes (G)
Paul Giel (B)
Ron Wallin (B)
Ron Hansen (T)
Dick McNamara (B)
Gordy Holz (T)
Jim Soltau (E)
Dick Grogg (G)
Mike Falls (G)
Franz Koeneke (E)
Bobby Cox (QB)
Bob Hobert (T)
Ed Buckingham (T)
Paul Barrington (G)
Dick Blakely (B)
Bob Rasmussen (G)
Dean Maas (C)
Frank Youso (T)
Jon Jelacic (E)
Bob Schmidt (T)
Norm Sixta (T)
Jim Reese (B)
Dave Burkholder (G)
Perry Gehring (E)
Bern Svendsen (C)
Tom Brown (G)
Bob Soltis (B)
Jerry Shetler (G)
Willus Fjerstad (B)
Billy Martin (B)
Mike Wright (T)
Frank Brixius (T)
Greg Larson (C)
Roger Hagberg (B)
Sandy Stephens (B)
Tom Hall (E)
Judge Dickson (B)
Bobby Bell (T)
Bill Munsey (B)
John Campbell (LB)
Carl Eller (T)
Milt Sunde (T)
Frank Marchiewski (C)
John Hankinson (QB)
Team
Boston
Green Bay
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Green Bay
Detroit
Detroit
Green Bay
NY Giants
Green Bay
Chicago Bears
NY Giants
Washington
Chicago Bears
Green Bay
Philadelphia
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
NY Giants
Baltimore
NY Giants
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Chicago Bears
NY Giants
Green Bay
LA Rams
NY Giants
Green Bay
Chi. Cardinals
LA Rams
Baltimore
LA Rams
NY Giants
Chi. Cardinals
Chi. Cardinals
NY Giants
Baltimore
NY Giants
Washington
Cleveland
Baltimore
NY Giants
NY Giants
Pittsburgh
Chicago Bears
Green Bay
Green Bay
NY Giants
Green Bay
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Minnesota
Cleveland
Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota
LA Rams
Minnesota
NFL Draft History
Year
1965
1966
1966
1966
1966
1966*
1967
1967
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1969
1969
1969
1969
1969
1969
1969
1969
1969
1970
1970
1971
1971
1971
1971
1971
1972
1972
1972
1972
1972
1972
1973
1973
1973
1973
1974
1974
1974
1974
1975
1975
1975
1976
1976
1976
1976
1977
1977
1978
1978
1978
1978
1978
1979
1979
1979
1980
1980
1981
1981
1981
1982
1982
1982
1982
Rd.
12
1
9
13
20
1
5
14
1
3
10
15
17
4
4
5
7
9
9
12
14
14
2
3
9
9
12
15
16
3
6
6
8
11
14
3
9
13
17
2
4
5
12
4
11
15
3
8
9
11
10
9
2
2
2
12
12
6
9
9
4
6
2
7
8
4
5
5
8
Pick
158
13
133
193
296
7
115
350
23
74
250
396
447
85
104
126
158
225
228
303
350
359
45
68
216
224
290
388
399
59
140
144
207
271
354
74
229
333
429
35
94
111
292
95
268
388
63
227
243
312
255
225
31
34
43
315
326
163
176
187
100
161
30
176
203
92
117
124
201
Player
Craig Lofquist (B)
Gale Gillingham (T)
Kent Kramer (E)
Jim Fulgham (T)
Lou Hudson (FL)
Aaron Brown (E)
Ken Last (E)
Chet Anderson (TE)
John Williams (T)
Charlie Sanders (TE)
Tom Sakal (DB)
McKinley Boston (G)
Bob Lee (FL)
Dennis Hale (DB)
Ezell Jones (T)
Bob Stein (LB)
Dick Enderle (G)
Tom Fink (G)
Ron Kamzelski (DT)
Noel Jenke (LB)
Rich Voltzke (RB)
Ray Stephens (RB)
Ray Parson (DE)
Jim Carter (LB)
Barry Mayer (RB)
Alvin Hawes (T)
John Thompson (G)
Jeff Wright (DB)
Steve Thompson (DT)
Bart Beutow (T)
Mike Perfetti (DB)
Vern Winfield (G)
Craig Curry (QB)
Bill Light (LB)
Tom Chandler (LB)
Tom MacLeod (LB)
Mike White (DB)
Tim Alderson (DB)
Dave Winfield (TE)
Keith Fahnhorst (TE)
Matt Herkenhoff (T)
Steve Neils (LB)
Dave Simonson (T)
Rick Upchurch (WR)
Dale Hegland (G)
Ollie Bakken (LB)
Keith Simons (DT)
Art Meadowcroft (G)
Doug Beaudoin (DB)
Dexter Pride (RB)
Mike Jones (WR)
George Adzick (DB)
Mark Merrill (LB)
Mike Hunt (LB)
Steve Stewart (LB)
Mark Slater (C)
Jeff Morrow (T)
Jim Ronan (DT)
Stan Sytsma (LB)
Keith Brown (DB)
Elmer Bailey (WR)
Greg Murtha (T)
Marion Barber (RB)
Jeff Schuh (LB)
Garry White (RB)
Jim Fahnhorst (LB)
Wally Kersten (T)
Ken Dallafior (T)
Chester Cooper (WR)
Team
Pittsburgh
Green Bay
San Francisco
NY Giants
Dallas
Kansas City
Minnesota
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Detroit
Minnesota
NY Giants
St. Louis
NY Jets
NY Jets
Kansas City
Atlanta
Minnesota
Cleveland
Minnesota
Green Bay
LA Rams
Detroit
Green Bay
Green Bay
Kansas City
Houston
Minnesota
Denver
Minnesota
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Miami
Buffalo
Atlanta
Green Bay
Dallas
Green Bay
Minnesota
San Francisco
Kansas City
St. Louis
Baltimore
Denver
Kansas City
Minnesota
Kansas City
Buffalo
New England
Miami
NY Giants
Seattle
NY Jets
Green Bay
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Cleveland
New Orleans
NY Jets
Miami
Philadelphia
NY Jets
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Minnesota
LA Rams
Pittsburgh
Seattle
Year Rd. Pick
1983
8 224
1983 12 310
1984
7 169
1984
8 220
1984 10 254
1985
9 242
1985 10 262
9 224
1986
4 105
1987
1987 12 325
1987 12 331
2 55
1988
1988
6 115
1988
8 196
9 247
1988
1988 11 302
1989
1 18
1 19
1990
1990
5 113
1990 10 266
1990 11 297
1990 12 324
1991
5 119
1991 11 287
1991 12 321
1992
4 106
1996
4 123
1996
6 188
1998
6 179
1998
7 215
2000
4 118
2000
6 171
2001
1 24
2001
4 103
2001
4 113
2001
6 199
2002
4 123
2002
6 178
2002
7 229
2003
5 152
2004
5 162
2005
4 109
2006
1 21
2006
5 153
2006
6 198
2006
7 242
2007
3 77
2008
6 173
Player
Todd Hallstrom (T)
Karl Mecklenburg (DT)
Jay Carroll (TE)
Randy Rasmussen (C)
Jim Gallery (K)
Andre Harris (DB)
Kerry Glenn (DB)
Kevin Starks (TE)
Mark Dusbabek (LB)
Bruce Holmes (LB)
Ray Hitchcock (C)
Chip Lohmiller (K)
Troy Wolkow (G)
Gary Hadd (DE)
Brian Bonner (LB)
Gary Couch (WR)
Brian Williams (C)
Darrell Thompson (RB)
Jon Melander (OT)
Eddie Miiles (LB)
Jon Leverenz (LB)
Ron Goetz (LB)
Chris Thome (C)
Mike Sunvold (DT)
Mark Drabczak (G)
Sean Lumpkin (DB)
Chris Darkins (RB)
Craig Sauer (OLB)
Lamanzer Williams (DE)
Ryan Thelwell (WR)
Tyrone Carter (SS)
Thomas Hamner (RB)
Willie Middlebrooks (CB)
Karon Riley (DE)
Ben Hamilton (C)
Adam Haayer (OT)
Ron Johnson (WR)
Matt Anderle (OT)
Greg White (DE)
Michael Lehan (CB)
Thomas Tapeh (FB)
Marion Barber III (RB)
Laurence Maroney (RB)
Anthony Montgomery (NT)
Greg Eslinger (C)
Mark Setterstrom (OG)
Matt Spaeth (TE)
Dominique Barber (S)
Team
Washington
Denver
Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh
NY Jets
Atlanta
Houston
Kansas City
Washington
Washington
New England
Detroit
San Francisco
New Orleans
NY Giants
Green Bay
New England
Pittsburgh
Washington
Minnesota
Minnesota
Tampa Bay
New Orleans
New Orleans
Green Bay
Atlanta
Jacksonville
San Francisco
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Denver
Chicago
Denver
Tennessee
Baltimore
San Diego
Houston Texans
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Dallas
New England
Washington
Denver
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Houston Texans
* AFL Draft Pick (The AFL held a separate draft from 1960-67)
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NFL Roster By Team
ALL-TIME NFL ROSTER BY TEAM
ARIZONA CARDINALS (1960-)
previously St. Louis Cardinals (1960-87);
Phoenix Cardinals (1988-94)
Jack Brewer, FS
Adam Haayer, OT
Gary Hadd, DT
Steve Neils, LB
Cory Sauter, QB
Keith Simons, T
2006
2005
1989
1974-80
1998
1978-79
ATLANTA FALCONS (1966-)
Dick Enderle, G
Rodney Heath, CB
Noel Jenke, LB
Frank Marchlewski,C
Derek Rackley, LS/TE
Karon Riley, DE
Craig Sauer, LB
Steve Stewart, LB
Stan Sytsma, LB
1969-71
2002
1972
1966-68
2000-05
2002-05
1996-99
1978
1980
BALTIMORE RAVENS (1997-)
Ron Johnson, WR
Tellis Redmon, RB
Rhys Lloyd, K
Willie VanDeSteeg, LB
Ernie Wheelwright, WR
2002-04
2004
2007
2009
2008
BUFFALO BILLS (1960-)
Craig Hendrickson,OT
Frank Marchlewski,C
Mark Merrill, LB
Bob Schmidt, T-C
1994
1970
1983-84
1966-67
CAROLINA PANTHERS (1995-)
Antoine Burns, WR
Fred Foggie, DB
Rhys Lloyd, K
CHICAGO BEARS (1922-)
John Billman, G
Bill Daley, FB
Marty Christiansen, FB
Tony Carter, RB
George Faust, QB
Carl Hanke, E
Mike Hohensee, QB
Herb Joesting, FB
Billy Martin, HB
Mark Merrill, LB
Bronko Nagurski, FB-T
Vern Oech, T
Karon Riley, DE
Cory Sauter, QB
Bob Sweiger, HB
Darrell Thompson,RB
Greg White, DE
CINCINNATI BENGALS (1968-)
Rodney Heath, CB
Jon Melander, OL
Jeff Schuh, LB
Ben Utecht, TE
2004-05
1995-96
2007-
1947
1947
1940
1994-97
1939
1922-24
1987
1931-32
1962-64
1979
1930-37, 1943
1936
2001-02
2002
1949
1995
2005
1999-2001
1992
1981-85
2008-09
CLEVELAND BROWNS (1946-96, 99-)
Michael Lehan, CB
2003-05
Chris Thome, OL
1991-92
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DALLAS COWBOYS (1960-)
Mike Falls, G
Marion Barber III, RB
1960-61
2005-
DENVER BRONCOS (1960-)
Tony Carter, RB
Jerome Davis, DE
Greg Eslinger, C
Ben Hamilton, OG
Gordy Holz, T
Karl Mecklenburg, LB
Bob McNamara, RB
Jon Melander, OL
Mark Merrill, LB
Willie Middlebrooks, CB
Rick Upchurch, WR
2001
1999-2000
2006
20011960-63
1983-94
1960-61
1993-94
1981-82
2001-2004, ‘06
1975-83
DETROIT LIONS (1934-)
Tutu Atwell, WR
Ken Dallafior, G
Jerome Davis, DE
Gary Hadd, DT
Floyd Jaszewski, T
Ray Parsons, T
Charlie Sanders, TE
Cory Sauter, QB
Dave Simonson, T
Jimmy Wyrick, CB
GREEN BAY PACKERS (1925-)
George Abramson, T
Aaron Brown, DE
Larry Buhler, FB
Jim Carter, LB
Tony Carter, RB
Chris Darkins, RB
Walt Dunnigan, E
Dick Enderle, G
Gale Gillingham, OG
Michael Hunt, LB
Noel Jenke, LB
Bill Johnson,E
Wally Kilbourne, T
Bill Kuusisto, G
Carl Lidberg, FB
Tom MacLeod, LB
Lou Midler, G
Dick O’Donnell, E
Urban Odson, T
Earl Ohlgren, E
Larry Olsonoski, G
Charles Schultz, T
Bruce Smith, HB
Steve Stewart, LB
Bud Svendsen, G
George Svendsen, C
Bob Tenner, E
Darrell Thompson, RB
Clayton Tonnemaker, C
George Tuttle, E
Fred Twedell, G
Andy Uram, HB
Harold Van Every,HB
Fred Van Hull, G
Dick Wildung, G
1998
1986-90
1997-99
1989
1950-51
1971
1968-77
1999-2001
1977
2000-02
1925
1973-74
1939-41
1970-78
2002
1996-98
1922
1976
1966-76
1978-80
1973-74
1941
1939
1941-46
1926-30
1973
1940
1924-30
1946-49
1942
1948-49
1939-41
1945-48
1979
1937-39
1935-41
1935
1990-95
1950-54
1927
1939
1938-43
1940-41
1942
1946-53
HOUSTON TEXANS (2002-)
Dominique Barber, S
Greg Eslinger, C
20082007
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (1950-)
previously Baltimore Colts (1950-84)
Matt Anderle, OT
Elmer Bailey, WR
Bill Baumgartner, E
Warren Beson, C
John Campbell, LB
Tom MacLeod, LB
Greg Murtha, T
Darrell Reid, DT
Cory Sauter, QB
Dave Simonson, T
Ben Utecht, TE
John Williams, T
2002
1982
1947
1950
1969
1974-78
1982
2005-08
2003
1974
2004-07
1968-71
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1995-)
Lamanzer Williams, DE
1998-99
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (1963-)
Bobby Bell, LB
Aaron Brown, DE
Arland Bruce, WR
Matt Herkenhoff, T
Dick Hohnson, TE
Josh Rawlings, T
Keith Simons, T
Bob Stein, LB
Lamanzer Williams, DE
1963-74
1966-72
2000
1976-85
1963
2000
1976-77
1969-72
2000
MIAMI DOLPHINS (1966-)
Doug Beaudoin, S
Elmer Bailey, WR
Bob Bruggers, LB
Kerry Glenn, DB
Michael Lehan, CB
Jimmy Wyrick, CB
1980
1980-81
1967-68
1991-92
2006-08
2003-04
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1961-)
Jack Brewer, FS
Bart Buetow, DT
John Campbell, LB
Tyrone Carter, DB
Billy Cockerham, QB
Mark Dusbabek, LB
Carl Eller, DE
Paul Faust, LB
Adam Haayer, OT
Tom Hall, SE
Noel Jenke, LB
Doug Kingsriter, TE
Kent Kramer, TE
Rhys Lloyd, K
Jermaine Mays, CB
Pete Najarian, LB
Randy Rasmussen, C
Craig Sauer, LB
Jeff Schuh, LB
Bob Stein, LB
Milt Sunde, G
Thomas Tapeh, RB
Ben Williams, DE
Jeff Wright, DB
Frank Youso, T
2002-03
1976
1963-64
2000-04
2000
1989-91
1964-78
1967
2002-04
1964-66
1971
1973-75
1969-70
20102003
1987
1988-89
2000-01
1986
1975
1964-74
2008
1998-99
1971-77
1961-62
NFL Roster By Team
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (1960-)
Previously Boston Patriots (AFL, 1960-70)
1976-79
Doug Beaudoin, S
Hubie Bryant, WR
1971-72
Geno Cappelletti, K
1960-70
1998-2000
Tony Carter, RB
Ezell Jones, T
1969-70
Laurence Maroney, RB
20061991
Jon Melander, OL
Bob Schmidt, T-C
1964-65
Bob Soltis, DB
1960-61
1988
Troy Wolkow, OL
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (1967-)
Tom Hall, SE
Kent Kramer, TE
Chip Lohmiller, K
Sean Lumpkin, DB
Steve Rhem, WR
John Schlecht, DT
Ryan Thelwell, WR
Greg White, DE
NEW YORK GIANTS (1925-)
McKinley Boston, LB
Jack Brewer, FS
Bart Buetow, DT
Omar Douglas, WR
Dick Enderle, G
George Franck, FB
Jon Jelacic, DE
Greg Larson, C
Ed Lechner, G
Gordon Paschka,FG-G
Winfield Pederson,T
Bob Schmidt, T-C
Dave Simonson, T
Randy Staten, DE
Steve Tobin, C
Ed Widseth, T
Brian Williams, C
1967
1967
1995
1992-97
1994-96
2003
2000
2002
1968-69
2004
1973
1994-97
1972-75
1941 & 1945-47
1958
1961-73
1942
1947
1941, 1945
1959-60
1975
1967
1980
1937-40
1989-2000
NEW YORK JETS (1963-)
Marion Barber, RB
Tyrone Carter, DB
Kerry Glenn, DB
Gordy Holz, T
Jon Michals, DE
Mark Merrill, LB
Mac Stephens, LB
Frank Youso, T
OAKLAND RAIDERS (1960-)
previously Los Angeles Raiders (1982-94)
Roger Hagberg, FB
Mark Merrill, LB
Jon Jelacic, DE
Gary Russell, FB
Frank Youso, T
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1933-)
Bob Bjorklund, C
Jack Brewer, FS
Bud Grant, E
Thomas Hammer, RB
Kent Kramer, TE
Steve Rhem, WR
Wayne Robinson, LB
Mark Slater, T
Thomas Tapeh, FB
1981-89
2003
1985-89
1964
2000
1978-79
1990
1958-60
1965-69
1984
1961-64
2009
1963-65
1941
2005
1951-52
2000
1971-74
1997-98
1952-56
1979-93
2004-07
Vern Winfield, G
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (1940-)
previously Pittsburgh Pirates (1933-39)
Chet Anderson, TE
Hubie Bryant, WR
John Campbell, LB
Tony Carter, RB
Tyrone Carter, DB
Travis Cole, QB
Tony Dungy, QB-DB
Fred Foggie, DB
Bill Garnaas, HB
Lou Midler, G
Eddie Miles, LB
Gordon Paschka,FB-G
Randy Rasmussen, C
Gary Russell, RB
Matt Spaeth, TE
1972-73
1967
1970
1965-69
2002
20042002
1977-78
1994-95
1946-48
1939
1990
1943
1984-85
2008
2007-
ST. LOUIS RAMS (1937-)
previously Cleveland Rams (1937-45);
Los Angeles Rams (1946-94)
Julius Alfonse, QB
1937-38
Adam Haayer, OT
2006
Alex Hass, TE
2000
Wally Kersten, T
1982
Len Levy, G
1945-48
Chip Lohmiller, K
1996
Frank Marchiewski,C
1965, 1968-69
Paul Mitchell, T
1946-48
Don Nolander, C
1946
Warren Plunkett, QB
1942
Mark Setterstrom, OG
2006Rudy Sikich, T
1945
Bruce Smith, HB
1948
Vic Spadaccini, QB
1938-40
Bob Stein, LB
1973-74
John Williams, T
1972-79
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (1961-)
Doug Beaudoin, S
Bob Bruggers, LB
Ken Dallafoir, G
Mark Slater, C
Bob Stein, LB
Ryan Thelwell, WR
1981
1968-71
1985
1978
1974
1998-99
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (1950-)
Arland Bruce, WR
Jerome Davis, DE
Tony Dungy, QB-DB
Dick Enderle, G
Jim Fahnhorst, LB
Keith Fahnhorst, T
Kent Kramer, TE
Willie Middlebrooks, CB
Pete Najarian, LB
Leo Nomellini, T
John Schlecht, DT
Gordy Soltau, K-E
Ryan Thelwell, WR
2003
2002-04
1979
1976
1984-90
1974-85
1966
2005
1987
1950-63
2001-02
1950-58
1998
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (1976-)
Antoine Burns, WR
Carl Eller, DE
Logan Payne, WR
Dererk Rackley, LS
Josh Rawlings, T
Tellis Redmon, RB
2003
1979
2007-08
2006-07
2002
2003
Dave Simonson, T
1976
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (1976-)
Jay Carroll, TE
Mike Giovinetti, OT
Wally Kersten, T
Pete Najarian, LB
Greg White, DE
1984-85
1996
1985
1987-89
2007-
TENNESSEE TITANS (1960-)
previously Houston Oilers (1960-96)
Mark Dusbabek, LB
Adam Haayer, OT
Tom Hall, SE
Bob Schmidt, T-C
Dave Simonson, T
1987-88
2001
1962-63
1961-63
1975
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (1937-)
Brian Bonner, LB
Ron Hanson, G
Ray Hitchcock, C
Jon Leverenz, LB
Chip Lohmiller, K
Anthony Montgomery, DT
Wilbur Moore, HB
Matt Reem, OG
Karon Riley, DE
Greg White, DE
1988-89
1951
1987-89
1990
1988-94
20061939-46
1996-97
2006
2003
DEFUNCT FRANCHISES
AKRON INDIANS (1920-26)
previously Akron Pros (1920-25)
Rube Ursella, QB
BOSTON YANKS (1944-48)
Bill Daley, FB
Rube Juster, T
1926
1946 & 1948
1946
BROOKLYN DODGERS (1930-43)
previously Brooklyn Tigers (1930)
John Billman, G
Winfield Pederson,T
Bob Sweiger, HB
1946
1946
1946-48
BROOKLYN DODGERS (1930-43)
Dick O’Donnell, E
Stan Kostka, FB
Bud Svendsen, G
1931
1935
1940-43
BROOKLYN TIGERS (1944-46)
Bob Paffrath, HB
1946
BUFFALO BISONS (1920-27, 1929)
Chet Gay, T
1925
CHICAGO TIGERS (1920-21)
Ralph Capron, HB
1920
CLEVELAND TIGERS (1920-21)
Bert Baston, E
Joe Mattern, HB
DULUTH KELLEYS (1923-27)
Duluth Eskimos (1926-27)
Dick O’Donnell, E
Rex Tobin, E
1920-21
1920
1923
1925
EVANSVILLE CRIMSON GIANTS (1921-22)
Olaf Noreene, HB
1921
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FRANKFORD YELLOW JACKETS (1924-31)
1928-30
Hal Hanson, G
Herb Joesting, FB
1930-31
Mally Nydall, FB-QB
1930-31
1930-31
Art Pharmer, FB
Bob Tanner, E
1930
HAMMOND PROS (1920-26)
Carl Hanke, E
Festus Tierney, G
Rube Ursella, QB
1921-23
1922
1926
KENOSHA MAROONS (1924)
Roger Pattison, G
1924
LOS ANGELES BUCCANEERS (1926)
Arnie Sandberg, HB
Ellery White, HB
1926
1926
MILWAUKEE BADGERS (1921-1927)
Bert Bisbee, HB
Merton Dunnigan, T
Chet Gay, T
Pete Regnier, HB
Festus Tierney, G
1922
1925-26
1927
1922
1925
MINNEAPOLIS MARINES (1921-25)
Mert Dunnigan, T
Ben Dvorak, HB
Gus Ekberg, E
Paul Flynn, E
Hal Hanson, G
Einer Irgens, E
Joe Mattern, HB
Pete Regnier, HB
Jim Rush, HB
Festus Tierney, G
Rube Ursella, QB
1924
1921-22
1921
1922-23
1930
1921-24
1922
1921-22
1922
1923-24
1921
MINNEAPOLIS RED JACKETS (1929-30)
George Gibson, G
1930
Herb Joesting, FB
1929-30
Wayne Kakota, C
1930
Al Maeder, T
1929
Mally Nydall, FB-QB
1929-30
John O’Brian, HB
1929
Art Pharmer, FB
1930
NEW YORK BULLDOGS (1949-51)
New York Yankees (1950-51)
Larry Olsonoski, G
1949
RACINE TORNADOES (1926)
Chet Gay, T
1926
ROCK ISLAND INDEPENDENTS (1920-26)
Rube Ursella, QB
1920 & 1924-26
Arne Wyman, FB
1920
STATEN ISLAND STAPLETONS (1929-32)
Al Teeter, E
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1932
ALL-TIME NFL ROSTER BY PLAYER
George Abramson, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925
Green Bay Packers 1925
Julius Alfonse, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1937-38
Cleveland Rams 1937-38
Matt Anderle, OT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002
Indianapolis Colts 2002
Chet Anderson, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967
Pittsburgh Steelers 1967
Tutu Atwell, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998
Detroit Lions 1998
Elmer Bailey, WR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980-82
Miami Dolphins 1980-81
Baltimore Colts 1982
Dominique Barber, S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008Houston Texans 2008Marion Barber, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981-89
New York Jets 1981-89
Marion Barber III, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005Dallas Cowboys, 2005Bert Baston, E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920-21
Cleveland Bulldogs 1920-21
Bill Baumgartner, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947
Baltimore 1947
Doug Beaudoin, S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976-81
New England Patriots 1976-79
Miami Dolphins 1980
San Diego Chargers 1981
Bobby Bell, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963-74
Kansas City Chiefs 1963-74
Warren Beson, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949
Baltimore 1949
John Billman, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-47
Brooklyn Dodgers 1946
Chicago Bears 1947
Bert Bisbee, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922
Milwaukee Badgers 1922
Bob Bjorklund, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941
Philadelphia Eagles 1941
Brian Bonner, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988-89
Washington Redskins 1988-89
McKinley Boston, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968-69
New York Giants 1968-69
Jack Brewer, FS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-06
Minnesota Vikings 2002-03
New York Giants 2004
Philadelphia Eagles 2005
Arizona Cardinals 2006
Aaron Brown, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966-74
Kansas City Chiefs 1966-72
Green Bay Packers 1973-74
Arland Bruce, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000, 2003
Kansas City Chiefs 2000
San Francisco 49ers 2003
Bob Bruggers, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967-71
Miami Dolphins 1967-68
San Diego Chargers 1968-71
Hubie Bryant, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970-72
Pittsburgh Steelers 1970
New England Patriots 1971-72
Bart Buetow, DT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973, ‘76
New York Giants 1973
Minnesota Vikings 1976
Larry Buhler, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939-41
Green Bay Packers 1939-41
Antoine Burns, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-2005
Seattle Seahawks 2003
Carolina Panthers 2004-05
John Campbell, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963-69
Minnesota Vikings 1963-64
Pittsburgh Steelers 1965-69
Baltimore Colts 1969
Geno Cappelletti, FL-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960-70
Boston Patriots 1960-70
Ralph Capron, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920
Chicago Bears 1920
Jay Carroll, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984-85
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1984-85
Jim Carter, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970-78
Green Bay 1970-78
Tony Carter, RB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-2002
Chicago Bears 1994-97
New England Patriots 1998-2000
Denver Broncos 2001
Green Bay Packers 2002
Tyrone Carter, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000Minnesota Vikings 2000-02
New York Jets 2003
Pittsburgh Steelers 2004Marty Christiansen, FB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940
Chicago Bears 1940
Billy Cockerham, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
Minnesota Vikings 2000
Travis Cole, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002
Pittsburgh Steelers 2002
Bill Daley, FB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-48
Miami 1946
Brooklyn Dodgers 1946
Chicago Bears 1947
New York Yankees 1948
Ken Dallafior, G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-90
San Diego Chargers 1985
Detroit Lions 1986-90
Chris Darkins, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996-98
Green Bay Packers 1996-98
Jerome Davis, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997-2004
Detroit Lions 1997-99
Denver Broncos 1999-2000
San Francisco 49ers 2002-04
Omar Douglas, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-97
New York Giants 1994-97
Tony Dungy, QB-DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977-79
Pittsburgh Steelers 1977-78
San Francisco 49ers 1979
Mert Dunnigan, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1924-26
Minneapolis Marines 1924
Milwaukee 1925-26
Walt Dunnigan, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922
Green Bay 1922
Mark Dusbabek, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987-91
Houston Oilers 1987-88
Minnesota Vikings 1989-91
Ben Dvorak, HB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921-22
Minneapolis Marines 1921-22
Gus Ekberg, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921
Minneapolis Marines 1921
Carl Eller, DE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964-79
Minnesota Vikings 1964-78
Seattle Seahawks 1979
All-Time NFL Roster
Dick Enderle, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969-76
Atlanta Falcons 1969-71
New York Giants 1972-75
San Francisco 49ers 1976
Green Bay Packers 1976
Greg Eslinger, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006-08
Denver Broncos 2006-07
Houston Texans 2007-08
Jim Fahnhorst, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984-90
San Francisco 49ers 1984-90
Keith Fahnhorst, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974-85
San Francisco 49ers 1974-85
Mike Falls, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960-61
Dallas Cowboys 1960-61
George Faust, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939
Chicago Bears 1939
Paul Faust, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967
Minnesota Vikings 1967
Paul Flynn, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922-23
Minneapolis Marines 1922-23
Fred Foggie, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-96
Pittsburgh Steelers 1994-95
Carolina Panthers 1995-96
George Franck, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941, 1945-47
New York Giants 1941, 1945-47
Bill Garnaas, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-48
Pittsburgh Steelers 1946-48
Chet Gay, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925-26
Buffalo Bisons 1925
Racine Tornadoes 1926
Milwaukee Badgers 1926
George Gibson, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930
Minneapolis Marines 1930
Gale Gillingham, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966-76
Green Bay Packers 1966-76
Mike Giovinetti, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1996
Kerry Glenn, DB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-92
New York Jets 1985-89
Miami Dolphins 1991-92
Bud Grant, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951-52
Philadelphia Eagles 1951-52
Adam Haayer, OT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001-06
Tennessee Titans 2001
Minnesota Vikings 2002-04
Arizona Cardinals 2005
St. Louis Rams 2006
Gary Hadd, DT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989
Detroit Lions 1989
Phoenix Cardinals 1989
Roger Hagberg, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965-69
Oakland Raiders 1965-69
Tom Hall, SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962-67
Detroit Lions 1962-63
Minnesota Vikings 1964-66
New Orleans Saints 1967
Ben Hamilton, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001Denver Broncos 2001Thomas Hamner, RB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
Philadelphia Eagles 2000
Carl Hanke, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921-24
Hammond Pros 1921-23
Chicago Bears 1922-24
Ron Hanson, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951
Washington Redskins 1951
Hal Hanson, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928-30
Frankford Yellow Jackets 1928-30
Minneapolis Marines 1930
Alex Hass, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
St. Louis Rams 2000
Rodney Heath, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-2002
Cincinnati Bengals 1999-2001
Atlanta Falcons 2002
Craig Hendrickson, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Buffalo Bills 1994
Matt Herkenhoff, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976-85
Kansas City Chiefs 1976-85
Ray Hitchcock, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987-89
Washington Redskins 1987-89
Mike Hohensee, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987
Chicago Bears 1987
Gordy Holz, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960-64
Denver Broncos 1960-63
New York Jets 1964
Michael Hunt, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-80
Green Bay Packers 1978-80
Einer Irgens, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921-24
Minneapolis 1921-24
Floyd Jaszewski, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950-51
Detroit Lions 1950-51
Jon Jelacic, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958-64
New York Giants 1958
Oakland 1961-64
Noel Jenke, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971-74
Minnesota Vikings 1971
Atlanta Falcons 1972
Green Bay Packers 1973-74
Herb Joesting, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929-32
Minneapolis Marines 1929-30
Frankford Yellow Jackets 1930-31
Chicago Bears 1931-32
Bill Johnson, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941
Green Bay Packers 1941
Dick Johnson, TE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963
Kansas City Chiefs 1963
Ron Johnson, WR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-2004
Baltimore Ravens 2002-04
Ezell Jones, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969-70
Boston Patriots 1969-70
Rube Juster, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946
Boston Yankees 1946
Wayne Kakota, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930
Minneapolis Marines 1930
Wally Kersten, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982-85
Los Angeles Rams 1982
Tampa Bay 1985
Wally Kilbourne, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939
Green Bay Packers 1939
Doug Kingsriter, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973-75
Minnesota Vikings 1973-75
Stan Kostka, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1935
Brooklyn Dodgers 1935
Kent Kramer, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966-74
San Francisco 49ers 1966
New Orleans Saints 1967
Minnesota Vikings 1969-70
Philadelphia Eagles 1971-74
Bill Kuusisto, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941-46
Green Bay Packers 1941-46
Greg Larson, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961-73
New York Giants 1961-73
Ed Lechner, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942
New York Giants 1942
Michael Lehan, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-08
Cleveland Browns 2003-05
Miami Dolphins 2006-08
Jon Leverenz, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990
Washington Redskins 1990
Len Levy, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945-48
Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams 1945
Los Angeles Dons 1947-48
Carl Lidberg, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926-30
Green Bay Packers 1926-30
Rhys Lloyd, K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Baltimore Ravens 2007
Carolina Panthers 2007-09
Minnesota Vikings, 2010Chip Lohmiller, K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988-96
Washington Redskins 1988-94
New Orleans Saints 1995
St. Louis Rams 1996
Sean Lumpkin, DB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992-97
New Orleans Saints 1992-97
Tom MacLeod, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973-78
Green Bay Packers 1973
Baltimore Colts 1974-78
Al Maeder, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929
Minneapolis Marines 1929
Frank Marchlewski, C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965-70
Los Angeles Rams 1965, 1968-69
Atlanta Falcons 1966-68
Buffalo Bills 1970
Laurence Maroney, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006New England Patriots 2006Billy Martin, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962-64
Chicago Bears 1962-64
Joe Mattern, HB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920-22
Cleveland Tigers 1920
Minneapolis Marines 1922
Jermaine Mays, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Minnesota Vikings 2003
Karl Mecklenburg, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983-94
Denver Broncos 1983-94
Jon Michals, DE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
New York Jets 2000
Bob McNamara, RB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960-61
Denver Broncos 1960-61
Jon Melander, OL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991-94
New England Patriots 1991
Cincinnati Bengals 1992
Denver Broncos 1993-94
Mark Merrill, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-84
New York Jets 1978-79
Chicago Bears 1979
Denver Broncos 1981-82
Buffalo Bills 1983-84
Los Angeles Raiders 1984
Willie Middlebrooks, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001-06
Denver Broncos 2001-2004, '06San Francisco 49ers 2005
Lou Midler, G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939-40
Pittsburgh Pirates 1939
Green Bay Packers 1940
Eddie Miles, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990
Pittsburgh Steelers 1990
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Paul Mitchell, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-48
Los Angeles Dons 1946-48
Anthony Montgomery, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006Washington Redskins 2006Wilbur Moore, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939-46
Washington Redskins 1939-46
Greg Murtha, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982
Baltimore Colts 1982
Bronko Nagurski, FB-T. . . . . . . . . . . . 1930-37, ‘43
Chicago Bears 1930-37, 1943
Pete Najarian, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987-89
San Francisco 49ers 1987
Minnesota Vikings 1987
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1987-89
Steve Neils, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974-80
St. Louis Cardinals 1974-80
Don Nolander, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946
Los Angles Dons 1946
Leo Nomellini, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950-63
San Francisco 49ers 1950-63
Olaf Noreene, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921
Evansville Crimson Giants 1921
Mally Nydall, FB-QB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929-31
Minneapolis 1929-30
Frankford 1930-31
John O’Brien, HB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929
Minneapolis 1929
Dick O’Donnell, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1924-31
Duluth Eskimos 1923
Green Bay Packers 1924-30
Brooklyn Dodgers 1931
Urban Odson, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-49
Green Bay Packers 1946-49
Vern Oech, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1936
Chicago Bears 1936
Earl Ohlgren, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942
Green Bay 1942
Larry Olsonoski, G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948-49
Green Bay Packers 1948-49
New York Bulldogs 1949
Bob Paffrath, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946
Brooklyn Tigers 1946
Ray Parsons, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971
Detroit Lions 1971
Gordon Paschka, FB-G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943, ‘47
Pittsburgh Steelers 1943
New York Giants 1947
Roger Pattison, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1924
Kenosha Maroons 1924
Logan Payne, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Seattle Seahawks 2007-09
Kansas City Chiefs 2009
Winfield Pederson, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941, ‘45-46
New York Giants 1941, 1945
Boston Yankees 1946
Art Pharmer, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930-31
Minneapolis Marines 1930
Frankford Yellow Jackets 1930-31
Warren Plunkett, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942
Cleveland Rams 1942
Derek Rackley, LS/TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-07
Atlanta Falcons 2000-05
Seattle Seahawks 2006-07
Randy Rasmussen, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984-89
Pittsburgh Steelers 1984-85
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Minnesota Vikings 1988-89
Josh Rawlings, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-02
Kansas City Chiefs 2000
Seattle Seahawks 2002
Tellis Redmon, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-04
Seattle Seahawks 2003
Baltimore Ravens 2004
Matt Reem, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996-97
Washington Redskins 1996-97
Pete Regnier, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921-22
Minneapolis Marines 1921-22
Green Bay 1922
Darrell Reid, DT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005Indianapolis Colts 2005-08
Denver Broncos 2009Steve Rhem, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-98
New Orleans 1994-96
Philadelphia 1997-98
Karon Riley, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001-05
Chicago Bears 2001-02
Atlanta Falcons 2002-05
Wayne Robinson, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1952-56
Philadelphia Eagles 1952-56
Jim Rush, HB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922
Minneapolis Marines 1922
Gary Russell, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Pittsburgh Steelers 2007-08
Oakland Raiders 2009Arnie Sandberg, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926
Los Angeles Buccaneers 1926
Charlie Sanders, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968-77
Detroit Lions 1968-77
Craig Sauer, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996-2001
Atlanta Falcons 1996-99
Minnesota Vikings 2000-01
Cory Sauter, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998-2003
Arizona Cardinals 1998
Detroit Lions 1999-2001
Chicago Bears 2002
Indianapolis Colts 2003
John Schlecht, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001-03
San Francisco 49ers 2001-02
New Orleans Saints 2003
Bob Schmidt, T-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959-67
New York Giants 1959-60
Houston Oilers 1961-63
Boston Patriots 1964-65
Buffalo Bills 1966-67
Jeff Schuh, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981-86
Cincinnati Bengals 1981-85
Green Bay Packers 1986
Minnesota Vikings 1986
Charles Schultz, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939-41
Green Bay Packers 1939-41
Rudy Sikich, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945
Cleveland Rams 1945
Jack Simmons, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009New York Jets 2009
Keith Simons, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976-79
Kansas City Chiefs 1976-77
St. Louis Cardinals 1978-79
Dave Simonson, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974-77
Baltimore Colts 1974
New York Giants 1975
Houston Oilers 1975
Seattle Seahawks 1976
Detroit Lions 1977
Mark Slater, C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-83
San Diego Chargers 1978
Philadelphia Eagles 1979-83
Bruce Smith, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945-48
Green Bay Packers 1945-48
Los Angeles Rams 1948
Gordy Soltau, K-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950-58
San Francisco 49ers 1950-58
Bob Soltis, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960-61
Boston Patriots 1960-61
Vic Spadaccini, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938-40
Cleveland Rams 1938-40
Matt Spaeth, TE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Pittsburgh Steelers 2007Randy Staten, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967
New York Giants 1967
Bob Stein, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969-75
Kansas City Chiefs 1969-72
Los Angeles Rams 1973-74
San Diego Chargers 1974
Minnesota Vikings 1975
Mac Stephens, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-91
New York Jets 1990
Minnesota Vikings 1991
Steve Stewart, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79
Atlanta Falcons 1978
Green Bay Packers 1979
Milt Sunde, G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969-74
Minnesota Vikings 1964-74
Bud Svendsen, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1937-43
Green Bay Packers 1937-39
Brooklyn Dodgers 1940-43
George Svendsen, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1935-41
Green Bay Packers 1935-41
Bob Sweiger, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-49
New York Yankees 1946-48
Chicago Hornets 1949
Stan Sytsma, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980
Atlanta Falcons 1980
Bob Tanner, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930
Frankford Yellow Jackets 1930
Thomas Tapeh, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004-08
Philadelphia Eagles 2004-07
Minnesota Vikings 2008
Al Teeter, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1932
Staten Island Stapletons 1932
Bob Tenner, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1935
Green Bay Packers 1935
Chris Thome, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991-92
Cleveland Browns 1991-92
Ryan Thelwell, WR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998-2000
San Francisco 49ers 1998
San Diego Chargers 1998-99
New Orleans Saints 2000
Darrell Thompson, RB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-95
Green Bay Packers 1990-95
Chicago Bears 1995
Festus Tierney, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922-25
Hammond Pros 1922
Minneapolis Marines 1923-24
Milwaukee Badgers 1925
Rex Tobin, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925
Duluth Eskimos 1925
All-Time NFL Roster
Steve Tobin, C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980
New York Giants 1980
Clayton Tonnemaker, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950-54
Green Bay Packers 1950-54
George Tuttle, E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927
Green Bay Packers 1927
Fred Twedell, G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939
Green Bay Packers 1939
Rick Upchurch, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975-83
Denver Broncos 1975-83
Andy Uram, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938-43
Green Bay Packers 1938-43
Rube Ursella, QB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920-26
Rock Island Independents 1920,1924-25
Minneapolis Marines 1921
Akron Pros 1926
Hammond Pros 1926
Ben Utecht, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004-08
Indianapolis Colts 2004-07
Cincinnati Bengals 2008
Willie VanDeSteeg, LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009Baltimore Ravens 2009
Harold Van Every, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940-41
Green Bay Packers 1940-41
Fred Van Hull, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942
Green Bay Packers 1942
Ernie Wheelwright, WR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008
Baltimore Ravens 2008
Ellery White, HB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926
Los Angeles Buccaneers, 1926
Greg White, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-03, '05, '07New Orleans Saints 2002
Washington Redskins 2003
Chicago Bears 2005
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2007Ed Widseth, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1937-40
New York Giants 1937-40
Dick Wildung, G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-53
Green Bay Packers 1946-53
Ben Williams, DE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998-99
Minnesota Vikings 1998-99
Brian Williams, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989-2000
New York Giants 1989-2000
John Williams, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968-79
Baltimore Colts 1968-71
Los Angeles Rams 1972-79
Lamanzer Williams, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998-2000
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998-99
Kansas City Chiefs 2000
Vern Winfield, G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972-73
Philadelphia Eagles 1972-73
Troy Wolkow, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988
New England Patriots 1988
Jeff Wright, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971-77
Minnesota 1971-77
Arne Wyman, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920
Rock Island Independents 1920
Jimmy Wyrick, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-2004
Detroit Lions 2000-02
Miiami Dolphins 2003-2004
Frank Youso, T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958-63
New York Giants 1958-60
Minnesota Vikings 1961-62
Oakland Raiders 1963-65
(listed players were either on an active season roster
or practice squad during at least one NFL season)
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES
USFL (1983-85)
Elmer Bailey, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984
Denver Gold 1984
Doug Beaudoin, SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983-85
Tampa Bay Bandits 1983-85
Ken Dallafior, T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984
Michigan Panthers 1984
Jim Fahnhorst, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983-85
Boston Breakers 1983
Chicago Blitz 1983
Arizona Wranglers 1984
Oklahoma Outlaws 1985
Mike Hohensee, QB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983-84
Washington Federals 1983-84
Glenn Howard, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984-85
Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars 1984-85
Kevin Kellin, DE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984
Washington Federals 1984
Greg Murtha, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983-84
New Jersey Generals 1983-84
Dana Noel, DB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983
New Jersey Generals 1983
Alan Reid, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984
Memphis Showboats 1984
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE (1987-)
Asad Abdul-Khaliq, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005-07
Chicago Rush 2005-06
New York Dragons 2007
Matt Anderle, OL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
Columbus Destroyers 2004
Antoine Burns, WR/DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006, 2010
Los Angeles Avengers 2006
Milwaukee Iron 2010
Dennis Cappella, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Miami Hooters 1994
Travis Cole, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-07
Arizona Rattlers 2003, ‘05-06
Utah Blaze 2007
Ukee Dozier, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
New York Dragons 2007
Rickey Foggie, QB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996-2004
Minnesota Fighting Pike 1996
New Jersey Red Dogs 1997-2000
Florida Bobcats 2001
Detroit Fury 2002
Toronto Phantoms 2003
Carolina Cobras 2004
Jim Gallery, K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993
Tampa Bay Storm 1993
Mike Hohensee, QB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987-88
Pittsburgh Gladiators 1987-88
Aaron Hosack, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008
Colorado Crush 2008
Ron Johnson, WR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007-08
Orlando Predators 2007-08
Luke Leverson, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-05
New England Seawolves 2000
Toronto Phantoms 2001-02
Dallas Desperados 2003
New Orleans VooDoo 2004
Georgia Force 2005
Tony Levine, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996
Minnesota Fighting Pike 1996
Jermaine Mays, WR/DB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006
Nashville Kats 2006
Orlando Predators 2006
Jon Michals, OL/DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Buffalo Destroyers 2003
Karon Riley, OL/DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Las Vegas/Cleveland Gladiators 2007
Dyron Russ, OL/DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
New England Seawolves 2000
John Schlecht, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
Los Angeles Avengers 2005
Mike Sunvold, OL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995-97
Iowa Barnstomers 1995, ‘97
Minnesota Fighting Pike 1996
Greg White, OL/DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006
Orlando Predators 2006
Ben Williams, DL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996
Florida Bobcats 1996
NFL EUROPE (1991-2007)
PREVIOUSLY WORLD LEAGUE (1991-92)
Antoine Burns, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
Amsterdam Admirals 2004
Billy Cockerham, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002
Frankfurt Galaxy 2002
Jerome Davis, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002
Frankfurt Galaxy 2002
Ron Goetz, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991-92
Barcelona Dragons 1991-92
Ben Hamilton, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002
Berlin Thunder 2002
Aaron Hosack, WR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005-07
Frankfurt Galaxy 2005-07
Rhys Lloyd, K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Frankfurt Galaxy 2007
Jermaine Mays, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
Berlin Thunder 2004-05
Jon Michals, DE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002
Frankfurt Galaxy 2002
Joe Quinn, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
Rhein Fire 2005
Josh Rawlings, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001
Frankfurt Galaxy 2001
Tellis Redmon, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Amsterdam Admirals 2003
Cory Sauter, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
Barcelona Dragons 2000
John Schlecht, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-04
Frankfurt Galaxy 2003-04
Dominique Sims, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Frankfurt Galaxy 2007
Greg White, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
Cologne Centurions 2005
Ben Williams, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998
London Monarchs 1998
Lamanzer Williams, DE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Berlin Thunder 2003
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Bowl Game Summaries
1961 ROSE BOWL
1962 ROSE BOWL
WASHINGTON 17, MINNESOTA 7
MINNESOTA 21, UCLA 3
January 2, 1961 • The Rose Bowl
Pasadena, Calif.
Attendance: 97,314
January 1, 1962 • The Rose Bowl •
Pasadena, Calif.
Attendance: 98,214
SCOREBOARD
Washington
Minnesota
1
3
0
2
14
0
3
0
7
4
0
0
F
17
7
SCOREBOARD
Minnesota
UCLA
1
7
3
2
7
0
3
0
0
1977 HALL OF FAME
BOWL
4
7
0
First Quarter
First Quarter
WASH — Fleming 34 FG, 9:10
UCLA — Smith 28 FG, 8:40
MINN — Stephens 1 run (Loechler kick), 2:42
Second Quarter
MARYLAND 17, MINNESOTA 7
F
21
3
December 22, 1977 • Legion Field •
Birmingham, Ala.
Attendance: 47,000
SCOREBOARD
Minnesota
Maryland
Third Quarter
No scoring
MINN — Munsey 18 run (Rogers kick), 9:15
Fourth Quarter
Fourth Quarter
MINN — Stephens 2 run (Loechler kick), 2:36
Third Quarter
TEAM STATISTICS
Fourth Quarter
WASH MINN
11
14
31-177 49-202
16
51
5-2-0 18-5-3
193
253
2-53
4-89
5-29
4-29
6-50
3-35
3-2
0-0
UCLA
8
34-55
52
8-5-0
107
2-41
1-10
1-5
2-2
MINN
21
55-222
75
11-7-0
397
2-38
2-10
6-70
3-2
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
WASH — Jackson 13-60, Schloredt 5-68 (TD), Mitchell 715, McKeta 7-18, Fleming 3-13, Wooten 1-6
MINN — Stephens 10-51, Hagberg 11-44, Munsey 8-37
(TD), Dickson 9-30, Rogers 3-10, Mulholland 5-20, Johnson
2-7, Salem 1-3
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
WASH — Schloredt 4-2-0-16-0
MINN — Stephens 10-2-3-21-0;
Johnson 8-3-0-30-0
Receiving
WASH — Jackson 1-12, Wooten 1-4
MINN — Rogers 2-5, Hagberg 1-18, Hall 1-15
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F
7
17
MD — Scott 2 run (Sochko kick), 7:04
MD — Scott 1 run (Sochko kick), 4:53
No scoring
STATISTICS
First Downs
Rush Att.-Yds.
Passing Yards
Passes (A-C-I)
Total Net Yards
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
Penalties-Yds.
Fumbles-Lost
4
0
0
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
STATISTICS
First Downs
Rush Att.-Yds.
Passing Yards
Passes (A-C-I)
Total Net Yards
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
Penalties-Yds.
Fumbles-Lost
3
0
0
MINN — Barber 1 run (Rogind kick), 9:02
MD — Sochko 32 FG, 5:21
Second Quarter
TEAM STATISTICS
2
0
14
First Quarter
WASH — Wooten 4 pass from Schloredt (Fleming
kick), 13:35
WASH — Schloredt 1 run (Fleming kick), 4:14
MINN — Munsey 3 run (Loechler kick), 2:39
1
7
3
Rushing
MINN — Stephens 12-46 (2 TD), Dickson 12-45, Munsey
10-41, Jones 9-31, Cairns 7-38, Mulholland 2-14, King 23, Blaska 1-4
UCLA — Alexander 10-48, Smith 10-8, Thompson 6-12,
Haffner 5-7, Singleton 3-(-20).
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Stephens 11-7-0-75- 0
UCLA — Smith 5-2-0-22-0, Singleton 2-2-0-18-0
Zeno 1-1-0-12-0
Receiving
MINN — Cairns 2-24, Deegan 2-23, Dickson 1-12, Hall
1-10, Mulholland 1-6
UCLA — Alexander 3-26, Zeno 1-14, Hauck 1-12
No scoring
No scoring
TEAM STATISTICS
MINN
MD
STATISTICS
First Downs
17
15
Rush Att.-Yds.
55-113 41-120
Passing Yards
155
211
Passes (A-C-I)
26-13-0 23-12-1
Total Net Yards
268
331
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
4-70
2-34
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
2-6
2-3
Penalties-Yards
6-54
12-80
Fumbles-Lost
3-2
3-2
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
MINN — Kitzmann 24-76, Avery 12-(-1), Thompson 4-11,
Barber 4-7 (TD), Carlson 4-4, Breault 3-(-1), Artis 2-9,
White 2-8
MD — Scott 24-75, Manges 6-15, Dick 6-0, Maddox 217, Dudish 2-6, Burgess 1-4
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Avery 23-12-0-130-0, Carlson 3-1-0-25-0
MD — Dick 20-12-0-211-0, Manges 3-0-1-0-0
Receiving
MINN — Anhorn 5-49, Barber 4-58, Bourquin 2-14,
Wydysznski 1-25, Thompson 1-9
MD — White 8-126, Scott 2-16, Sievers 1-57, Dudish 112
Bowl Game Summaries
1985 INDEPENDENCE
BOWL
1986 LIBERTY BOWL
December 29, 1986 • Memorial Stadium
• Memphis, Tenn.
Attendance: 51,327
MINNESOTA 20, CLEMSON 3
December 21, 1985 • Independence
Stadium • Shreveport, La.
Attendance: 98,214
SCOREBOARD
Minnesota
Clemson
1
3
0
2
7
6
3
0
7
4
10
0
1999 WELLS FARGO
SUN BOWL
TENNESSEE 21, MINNESOTA 14
F
20
13
SCOREBOARD
Minnesota
Tennessee
1
0
7
2
3
7
3
8
0
4
3
7
F
14
21
First Quarter
First Quarter
TENN — Clinkscales 18 pass from Francis (Reveiz
kick), 7:47
MINN — Lohmiller 22 FG, 9:02
Second Quarter
Second Quarter
TENN — Howard 23 pass from Francis (Reveiz kick),
5:27
MINN — Lohmiller 27 FG, 0:08
MINN — Anderson 9 pass from Foggie (Lohmiller
kick), 13:28
CLEM — Treadwell 39 FG, 9:48
CLEM — Treadwell 21 FG, 0:14
Fourth Quarter
MINN — Lohmiller 19 FG, 10:45
MINN — Baylor 1 run (Lohmiller kick), 4:56
TEAM STATISTICS
Rushing
MINN — Foggie 18-60, Baylor 13-98, Puk 15-69, Penn 624, Wilson 3-6
CLEM — Flowers 27-148, Driver 13-37, Williams 5-12,
Anderson 1-7, Johnson 1-5, Roulhac 1-2
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Foggie 21-9-0-123-1
CLEM — Williams 24-9-1-159-0, Anderson 2-0-0-0-0
Driver 2-1-0-3-1
Receiving
MINN — Anderson 4-34, Couch 2-41, Otto 2-31, Hare 117
CLEM — Williams 5-58, Jennings 3-41 (TD), Roulhac 263
2
0
7
3
6
10
4
7
7
F
20
24
First Quarter
MINN — Johnson 1 pass from Cockerham (Nystrom
kick), 3:52
Second Quarter
ORE — Harrington 5 run (Villegas kick), 1:11
MINN — Bruce 38 pass from Cockerham (Nystrom kick
failed), 12:42
ORE — Harrington 1 run (Villegas kick), 8:04
ORE — Villegas 37 FG, 3:11
MINN — Lohmiller 25 FG, 13:23
TENN — Clinkscales 15 pass from Francis (Reveiz
kick), 11:21
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
1
7
0
Third Quarter
CLEM — Jennings 3 pass from Driver (Treadwell
kick), 7:25
MINN CLEM
19
18
55-257 48-211
123
162
21-9-0 29-10-1
380
373
2-38
4-90
0-0
1-0
6-50
5-51
1-1
5-3
SCOREBOARD
Minnesota
Oregon
MINN — Foggie 11 run (Thompson run), 6:03
Fourth Quarter
STATISTICS
First Downs
Rush Att.-Yds.
Passing Yards
Passes (A-C-I)
Total Net Yards
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
Penalties-Yards
Fumbles-Lost
December 31, 1999 • Sun Bowl •
El Paso, Texas
Attendance: 48,757
Third Quarter
Third Quarter
TEAM STATISTICS
OREGON 24, MINNESOTA 20
STATISTICS
MINN TENN
First Downs
20
17
Rush Att.-Yds.
47-238 29-81
Passing Yards
136
243
Passes (A-C-I)
25-10-0 31-22-0
Total Net Yards
374
324
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
4-44
3-69
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
3-11
1-(-1)
Penalties-Yards
5-30
5-49
Fumbles-Lost
2-2
4-1
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
MINN — Thompson 25-136, Foggie 12-52 (TD), Richardson 5-32, Goetz 3-10, Wilson 2-8
TENN — Howard 16-63, Davis 6-22, Francis 4-(-12),
Miller 1-5, Wilson 1-4, Panuska 1-(-1)
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Foggie 25-10-0-136-0
TENN — Francis 31-22-0-243-3
Receiving
MINN — Anderson 3-31, Richardson 2-66, Bruce 2-23,
Armstrong 1-18, Thompson 1-4, Goetz 1-(-6)
TENN — Clinkscales 7-72 (2TD), Miller 6-72, Davis 4-24,
Howard 3-48, Middlebrooks 1-20, Wilson 1-7
Fourth Quarter
MINN — Johnson 7 pass from Cockerham (Nystrom
kick), 14:56
ORE — Howry 10 pass from Harrington (Villegas
kick), 1:32
TEAM STATISTICS
STATISTICS
MINN
ORE
First Downs
19
22
Rush Att.-Yds.
35-96 39-156
Passing Yards
257
232
Passes (A-C-I)
37-19-2 43-20-0
Total Net Yards
353
388
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
3-67
4-80
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
3-20
4-40
Penalties-Yards
5-58
4-25
Fumbles-Lost
1-1
2-1
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
MINN — Hamner 20-64, Cockerham 12-26, Bruce 2-8,
Henderson 1-(-2)
ORE — Droughns 21-95, Ho-Ching 9-56, Harrington 6-(-9)
(2 TD), Tucker 2-10, Brown 1-4
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Cockerham 37-19-2-257-3
ORE — Harrington 43-20-0-232-1
Receiving
MINN — Johnson 7-54 (2 TD), Leverson 6-126, Bruce 244 (TD), E. Jones 2-26, Hamner 2-7
ORE — Hartley 7-113, Howry 3-54 (TD), Droughns 3-(1-),
Chance 2-15, Collins 1-17, Cook 1-12, Nwamuo 1-11,
Ho-Ching 1-7, Tucker 1-4
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Bowl Game Summaries
2000 MICRONPC.COM
BOWL
2002 MUSIC CITY BOWL
MINNESOTA 29, ARKANSAS 14
N.C. STATE 38, MINNESOTA 30
December 28, 2000 •
Pro Player Stadium • Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Attendance: 28,359
SCOREBOARD
1
Minnesota
21
North Carolina State 0
2
3
8
3
0
17
4
6
13
F
30
38
First Quarter
MINN — Redmon 12 run (Nystrom kick), 13:03
MINN — Redmon 3 run (Nystrom kick), 4:46
MINN — Cole 2 run (Nystrom kick), 0:45
Second Quarter
MINN — Nystrom 27 FG, 7:31
NCST — Vanderveer 2 pass from Rivers (R. Robinson pass from Rivers), 2:00
Third Quarter
NCST — K. Robinson 19 pass from Rivers (Leak
pass from Rivers), 12:08
NCST — Passingham 37 FG, 8:00
NCST — R. Robinson 3 run (pass failed), 0:42
Fourth Quarter
MINN — Nystrom 23 FG, 11:57
NCST — K. Robinson 23 pass from Rivers (pass
failed), 11:01
MINN — Nystrom 29 FG, 6:46
NCST — R. Robinson 8 run (Passingham kick), 3:16
TEAM STATISTICS
STATISTICS
MINN NCST
First Downs
31
22
Rush Att.-Yds.
58-300 24-109
Passing Yards
202
310
Passes (A-C-I)
30-16-1 39-24-2
Total Net Yards
502
419
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
3-48
7-172
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
2-18
1-23
Penalties-Yards
14-107 7-75
Fumbles-Lost
2-1
2-0
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
MINN — Redmon 42-246 (2 TD), Cole 8-4, Fitzpatrick 410, Mays 1-23, Matthews 1-12, Patterson 1-7
NCSU — R. Robinson 15-74 (2 TD), Rivers 3-9, Leak 20, K. Robinson 1-19, Jackson 1-11
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Cole 29-16-0-20-0
Abdul-Khaliq 1-0-1-0-0
NCSU — Rivers 39-24-2-310-2
Receiving
MINN — Keller 5-51, Patterson 4-30, Redmon 3-9, Johnson 2-58, Mays 1-44, Utecht 1-10
NCSU — K. Robinson 7-157 (TD), R. Robinson 5-36,
Leak 4-76, Peterson 4-27, Simmons 2-4, Jackson 1-8,
Vanderveer 1-2 (TD)
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December 30, 2002 • The Coliseum •
Nashville, Tenn.
Attendance: 39,183
SCOREBOARD
Arkansas
Minnesota
1
7
6
2
0
6
3
0
7
4
7
10
2003 WELLS FARGO
SUN BOWL
MINNESOTA 31, OREGON 30
F
14
29
First Quarter
ARK — Wilson 2 pass from Jones (Carlton kick),
12:03
MINN — Nystrom 24 FG, 7:59
MINN — Nystrom 45 FG, 4:47
Second Quarter
MINN — Nystrom 21 FG, 11:57
MINN — Nystrom 22 FG, 6:24
Third Quarter
MINN — Utecht 19 pass from Abdul-Khaliq (Nystrom kick), 2:44
Fourth Quarter
MINN — Nystrom 29 FG, 11:53
MINN — Tapeh 33 run (Nystrom kick), 7:49
ARK — Smith 10 pass from Sorahan (Carlton kick),
5:29
December 31, 2003 • Sun Bowl •
El Paso, Texas
Attendance: 49,894
SCOREBOARD
Minnesota
Oregon
1
0
0
4
3
6
F
31
30
no scoring
Second Quarter
ORE — Rosario 9 pass from Clemens (Siegel kick),
14:06
MINN — Tapeh 1 run (Lloyd kick), 9:50
ORE — Parker 18 pass from Clemens (Siegel kick),
8:45
MINN — Tapeh 1 run (Lloyd kick), 1:11
ORE — Siegel 30 FG, 0:00
Third Quarter
MINN — Tapeh 6 run (Lloyd kick), 8:28
ORE — Parker 40 pass from Clemens (Siegel kick),
3:09
MINN — Maroney 22 run (Lloyd kick), 00:14
Fourth Quarter
STATISTICS
MINN
ARK
First Downs
19
22
Rush Att.-Yds.
45-162 31-80
Passing Yards
272
208
Passes (A-C-I)
33-18-0 40-18-3
Total Net Yards
434
288
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
2-42
8-128
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
4-3
2-15
Penalties-Yards
9-71
6-44
Fumbles-Lost
0-0
2-1
ORE — Siegel 32 FG, 9:36
ORE — Siegel 47 FG, 4:16
MINN — Lloyd 42 FG, 00:23
Rushing
MINN — Tapeh 18-100 (TD), Jackson II 17-36, Upchurch
2-17, Abdul-Khaliq 5-8, Fitzpatrick 1-3
ARK — Talley 14-33, Jones 7-14, Sorahan 3-4, Pierce 2-14,
Cobbs 2-1, Birmingham 1-7
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Abdul-Khaliq 32-17-0-222-1
ARK — Jones 24-12-2-119-1
Sorahan 15-6-1-89-1
Receiving
MINN — Utecht 5-77 (TD), Burns 4-88, Tapeh 3-23, Patterson 2-22, Jackson II 2-2, Hosack 1-50, Ellerson 1-10
ARK — Wilson 8-111 (TD), Smith 5-65 (TD), Talley 2-20,
Hamilton 1-11, Poole 1-3, Pierce 1-(-2)
3
14
7
First Quarter
TEAM STATISTICS
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
2
14
17
TEAM STATISTICS
STATISTICS
MINN
ORE
First Downs
23
25
Rush Att.-Yds.
55-241 24-77
Passing Yards
172
376
Passes (A-C-I)
21-12-0 44-33-1
Total Net Yards
413
453
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
2-47
5-97
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
1-4
0-0
Penalties-Yards
3-19
5-40
Fumbles-Lost
2-1
0-0
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
MINN — Maroney 15-131 (TD), Tapeh 13-40 (3 TD), Barber III 16-37, Abdul-Khaliq 9-29, Wallace 1-6
ORE— Whitehead 6-35, Washington 6-28, Clemens 11-14,
Rosario 1-0
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Abdul-Khaliq 21-12-0-172-0
ORE — Clemens 42-32-1-363-3;
Fife 1-1-0-13-0
Receiving
MINN — Hosack 6-107, Patterson 3-33, Tapeh 2-12,
Posthumus 1-20
ORE — Parker 16-200 (2 TD), Whitehead 5-42, Williams
4-49, Rosario 3-36 (TD), Day 3-31, Clemens 1-13,
Floberg 1-5
Bowl Game Summaries
2004 MUSIC CITY BOWL
2005 MUSIC CITY BOWL
2006 INSIGHT BOWL
MINNESOTA 20, ALABAMA 16
VIRGINIA 34, MINNESOTA 31
TEXAS TECH 44, MINNESOTA 41
December 31, 2004 • The Coliseum •
Nashville, Tenn.
Attendance: 66,089
December 30, 2005 • The Coliseum •
Nashville, Tenn.
Attendance: 40,519
December 29, 2006 •
Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, Ariz.
Attendance: 48,391
SCOREBOARD
Alabama
Minnesota
1
7
7
2
7
10
3
0
3
4
2
0
F
16
20
SCOREBOARD
Minnesota
Viginia
1
14
7
2
7
3
3
3
14
4
7
10
F
31
34
SCOREBOARD
Texas Tech
Minnesota
1
0
14
2
7
21
3
7
3
4
24
0
OT
6
3
First Quarter
First Quarter
First Quarter
ALA — McClain 2 pass from Pennington (Bostick
kick), 14:12
MINN — Lipka 1 fumble recovery (Lloyd kick), 4:21
MINN — Valentine 7 pass from Cupito (Monroe
kick), 9:34
MINN — Wheelwright 44 pass from Cupito (Monroe
kick), 6:48
VIR — Williams 6 pass from Hagans (Hughes kick),
2:46
MINN — Simmons 2 pass from Cupito (Monroe
kick), 9:27
MINN — Pinnix run (Monroe kick), 6:00
Second Quarter
MINN — Barber 5 run (Lloyd kick), 14:57
MINN — Lloyd 27 FG, 8:07
ALA — McClain 1 run (Bostick kick), 2:57
Second Quarter
Fourth Quarter
MINN — Ellerson 57 pass from Cupito (Monroe
kick), 6:50
VIR — Hughes 32 FG, 00:00
ALA — Team safety, 3:11
Third Quarter
Third Quarter
MINN — Lloyd 24 FG, 10:16
TEAM STATISTICS
STATISTICS
ALA
MINN
First Downs
13
23
21-21 72-276
Rush Att.-Yds.
Passing Yards
243
75
Passes (A-C-I)
36-22-0 13-5-2
Total Net Yards
264
351
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
5-76
1-14
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
2-10
4-10
Penalties-Yards
4-35
11-84
Fumbles-Lost
2-2
2-1
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
ALA — Brown 1-17, Johns 6-15, McClain 6-7 (TD), Darby
1-1, Prothro 3-(-3), Pennington 4-(-16)
MINN — Barber III 37-187 (TD), Maroney 29-105, Valentine 2-10, Wallace 1-(-9), Lloyd 1-(-15)
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
ALA — Pennington 36-22-0-243-1
MINN — Cupito 12-5-1-75-0, Barber III 1-0-1-0-0
Receiving
ALA — Hall 5-51, Prothro 4-82, Brown 3-56, Caddell 321, Knight 2-10, McClain 2-9 (TD), Darby 2-9, Johns 1-5
MINN — Ellerson 3-51, Wallace 2-24
VIR — Lundy 7 run (Hughes kick), 10:26
MINN —Monroe 39 FG, 6:02
VIR — Mines 2 pass from Hagans (Hughes kick),
4:00
Fourth Quarter
MINN — Ellerson 23 pass from Cupito (Monroe
kick), 12:16
VIR — Lundy 2 run (Hughes kick), 8:48
VIR — Hughes 39 FG, 1:08
F
44
41
Second Quarter
MINN — Valentine 1 run (Monroe kick), 14:52
MINN — Wheelwright 14 pass from Cupito (Monroe
kick), 7:42
TT — Woods 1 run (Trlica kick), 4:32
MINN — Payne 3 pass from Cupito (Monroe kick), :32
Third Quarter
MINN — Monroe 20 FG, 7:47
TT — Filani 43 pass from Harrell (Trlica kick), 4:58
Fourth Quarter
TT — Johnson 8 pass from Harrell (Trlica kick),
14:56
TT — Harrell 1 run (Trlica kick), 7:49
TT — Woods 1 run (Trlica kick), 2:39
TT — Trlica 52 FG, :00
Overtime
MINN — Monroe 32 FG
TT — Woods 3 run
TEAM STATISTICS
STATISTICS
MINN
VIR
First Downs
24
20
Rush Att.-Yds.
51-198 30-103
Passing Yards
263
365
Passes (A-C-I)
28-18-1 33-26-1
Total Net Yards
461
468
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
4-87
5-75
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
2-13
2-8
Penalties-Yards
6-52
4-30
Fumbles-Lost
1-0
2-1
TEAM STATISTICS
STATISTICS
TT
MINN
First Downs
29
25
Rush Att.-Yds.
24-103 47-195
Passing Yards
445
263
Passes (A-C-I)
55-36-1 31-19-1
Total Net Yards
548
458
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
5-56
4-103
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
3-37
0-0
Penalties-Yards
4-30
5-23
Fumbles-Lost
2-2
1-0
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
MINN — Maroney 26-109, Russell 22-85, Cupito 2-2,
Shevlin 1-2
VIR — Lundy 16-59, Hagans 10-26, Peerman 3-19
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Cupito 28-18-1-263-4
VIR — Hagans 32-25-1-358-2,
Olsen 1-1-0-7-0
Receiving
MINN — Wheelwright 7-120, Ellerson 3-80, Spaeth 2-25,
Maroney 2-12, Russell 2-11, Posthumus 1-8, Valentine
1-7
VIR — Williams 6-88, Santi 5-128, Byers 5-67, Mines 432, Stupar 3-39, Lundy 2-4, Hagans 1-7,
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
TT — Woods 19-109, Harrell 5-(-6)
MINN — Pinnix 34-179, Thomas 6-21, Payne 1-15,
Valentine 2-4, Cupito 4-(-24)
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
TT — Harrell 55-36-1-445-2
MINN — Cupito 31-19-1-263-3
Receiving
TT — Filani 11-162, Johnson 9-97, T. Walker 5-68, G.
Walker 3-34, Woods 3-19, Morris 2-31, L.A. Reed 1-15,
Britton 1-14, Amendola 1-5
MINN — Simmons 7-134, Wheelwright 4-45, Payne 318, Decker 2-41, Pinnix 2-14, Reilly 1-11
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2008 INSIGHT BOWL
2009 INSIGHT BOWL
RUSHING
KANSAS 42, MINNESOTA 21
IOWA STATE 14, MINNESOTA 13
December 31, 2008 •
Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, Ariz.
Attendance: 49,103
December 31, 2009 •
Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, Ariz.
Attendance: 45,090
MOST CARRIES
Minnesota
42 Tellis Redmon vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
37 Marion Barber III vs. Alabama (2004 Music City)
34 Amir Pinnix vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
29 Laurence Maroney vs. Alabama (2004 Music City)
26 Laurence Maroney vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
SCOREBOARD
Kansas
Minnesota
1
14
14
2
14
0
3
7
0
4
7
7
F
42
21
SCOREBOARD
Minnesota
Iowa State
1
3
0
2
0
14
3
10
0
4
0
0
F
13
14
First Quarter
First Quarter
KU — Briscoe 60 pass from Reesing (Branstetter kick),
14:49
MINN — Hoese 1 run (Monroe kick), 13:18
MINN — Hoese 2 run (Monroe kick), 4:48
KU — Meier 4 pass from Reesing (Branstetter kick),
0:12
MINN — Ellestad 36 field goal, 8:31
Second Quarter
MINN — Tow-Arnett 23 pass from Weber (Ellestad kick),
5:22
MINN — Ellestad 21 field goal, 0:21
KU — Briscoe 6 pass from Reesing (Branstetter kick),
8:49
KU — Wilson 4 pass from Reesing (Branstetter kick),
1:07
Third Quarter
KU — Briscoe 32 pass from Meier (Branstetter kick),
8:03
Fourth Quarter
MINN — Decker 6 pass from Weber (Monroe kick),
13:01
KU — Sharp 2 run (Branstetter kick), 1:33
TEAM STATISTICS
STATISTICS
KU
MINN
First Downs
26
20
Rush Att.-Yds.
29-101 38-80
Passing Yards
345
251
Passes (A-C-I)
36-28-1 35-20-0
Total Net Yards
446
331
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
1-24
7-195
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
2-15
1-5
Penalties-Yards
4-33
7-41
Fumbles-Lost
0-0
1-1
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
KU — Sharp 16-64, Reesing 12-38
MINN — Weber 12-31, Eskridge 14-26, Salamon 6-7,
Stoudermire 1-6, Hoese 4-5, Decker 1-5
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
KU — Reesing 35-27-1-313-4, Meier 1-1-0-32-1
MINN — Weber 34-19-0-176-1, Pittman 1-1-0-75-0
Receiving
KU — Briscoe 14-201, Meier 10-113, Wilson 2-17, Biere 1-9,
Fields 1-5
MINN — Decker 8-149, Simmons 4-31, Green 2-38,
McKnight 2-16, Pittman 2-13, Salamon 1-4, Eskridge 1-0
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Second Quarter
ISU — Arnaud 9 run (Mahoney kick), 4:35
ISU — Williams 38 pass from Arnaud (Mahoney kick),
0:23
Third Quarter
TEAM STATISTICS
STATISTICS
MINN
ISU
21
22
First Downs
Rush Att.-Yds.
32-122 44-212
Passing Yards
312
216
Passes (A-C-I)
35-20-1 26-19-2
Total Net Yards
434
428
Kickoff Ret. (No.-Yds.)
3-50
4-87
Punt Ret. (No.-Yds.)
0-0
3-34
Penalties-Yards
1-9
8-56
Fumbles-Lost
1-1
2-2
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing
MINN — Eskridge 13-43, Whaley 11-42, Gray 3-34, Weber 412, Stoudermire 1-1
ISU — Robinson 22-137, Arnaud 21-76
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD)
MINN — Weber 32-18-1-261-1, Gray 2-1-0-11-0
ISU — Arnaud 26-19-2-216-1
Receiving
MINN — McKnight 7-124, Stoudermire 3-33, Tow-Arnett 247, Gray 2-37, Bennett 2-13, Theret 1-40, Lair 1-12
ISU — Williams 6-83, Hamilton 4-32, Franklin 3-31, Darks
2-38, Robinson 2-20, Catlett 2-12
Opponent
27 Kenny Flowers, Clemson (1985 Independence)
24 George Scott, Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
22 Alexander Robinson, Iowa State (2009 Insight)
21 Austen Arnaud, Iowa State (2009 Insight)
21 Reuben Droughns, Oregon (1999 Sun)
19 Shannon Woods, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
16 Jake Sharp, Kansas (2008 Insight)
16 Wali Lundy, Virginia (2005 Music City)
16 William Howard, Tennessee (1986 Liberty)
MOST YARDS GAINED
Minnesota
246 Tellis Redmon vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
187 Marion Barber III vs. Alabama (2004 Music City)
179 Amir Pinnix vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
136 Darrell Thompson vs. Tennessee (1986 Liberty)
131 Laurence Maroney vs. Oregon (2003 Sun)
109 Laurence Maroney vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
105 Laurence Maroney vs. Alabama (2004 Music City)
100 Thomas Tapeh vs. Arkansas (2002 Music City)
Opponent
148 Kenny Flowers, Clemson (1985 Independence)
137 Alexander Robinson, Iowa State (2009 Insight)
109 Shannon Woods, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
95 Reuben Droughns, Oregon (1999 Sun)
76 Austen Arnaud, Iowa State (2009 Insight)
75 George Scott, Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
Minnesota
3 Thomas Tapeh vs. Oregon (2003 Sun)
2 Jon Hoese vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
2 Tellis Redmon vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
2 Sandy Stephens vs. UCLA (1962 Rose)
Opponent
3 Shannon Woods, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
2 Wali Lundy, Virginia (2005 Music City)
2 Joey Harrington, Oregon (1999 Sun)
2 George Scott, Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
YARDS PER CARRY (5 CARRIES MINIMUM)
Minnesota:
8.7, Laurence Maroney vs. Oregon (15 carries) (2003
Sun)
Opponent:
13.6, Bob Schloredt, Washington (1961 Rose)
Bowl Records
PASSING
MOST PASSES ATTEMPTED
Minnesota
37 Billy Cockerham vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
34 Adam Weber vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
32 Adam Weber vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
32 Asad Abdul-Khaliq vs. Arkansas (2002 Music City)
31 Bryan Cupito vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight Bowl)
Opponent
55 Graham Harrell, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
43 Joey Harrington, Oregon (1999 Sun)
42 Kellen Clemens, Oregon (2003 Sun)
39 Philip Rivers, N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
36 Spencer Pennington, Alabama (2004 Music City)
MOST PASSES COMPLETED
Minnesota
19 Adam Weber vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
19 Bryan Cupito vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
19 Billy Cockerham vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
18 Adam Weber vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
18 Bryan Cupito vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
Opponent
36 Graham Harrell, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
32 Kellen Clemens, Oregon (2003 Sun)
25 Marques Hagans, Virginia (2005 Music City)
22 Jeff Francis, Tennessee (1986 Liberty)
22 Spencer Pennington, Alabama (2004 Music City)
BEST COMPLETION PERCENTAGE (MIN 5 ATT.)
Minnesota: .643, Bryan Cupito (18-28) vs. Virginia
(2005 Music City)
Opponent: .781, Marques Hagans (25-32), Virginia
(2005 Music City)
RECEIVING
MOST RECEPTIONS
Minnesota
8 Eric Decker vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
7 Da’Jon McKnight vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
7 Jack Simmons vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
7 Ernie Wheelwright vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
7 Ron Johnson vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
Opponent
16 Samie Parker, Oregon (2003 Sun)
11 Joel Filani, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
8 George Wilson, Arkansas (2002 Music City)
8 Chuck White, Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
Opponent
201 Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas (2008 Insight)
200 Samie Parker, Oregon (2003 Sun)
162 Joel Filani, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
157 Koren Robinson, N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
128 Tom Santi, Virginia (2005 Music City)
126 Chuck White, Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
Opponent
4 Todd Reesing, Kansas (2008 Insight)
3 Jeff Francis, Tennessee (1986 Liberty)
3 Kellen Clemens, Oregon (2003 Sun)
2 Graham Harrell, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
2 Marques Hagans, Virginia (2005 Music City)
2 Philip Rivers, N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
MOST TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS
Minnesota
2 Jared Ellerson vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
2 Ron Johnson vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
1 Ten tied
Opponent
445 Graham Harrell, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
363 Kellen Clemens, Oregon (2003 Sun)
358 Marques Hagans, Virginia (2005 Music City)
313 Todd Reesing, Kansas (2008 Insight)
310 Philip Rivers, N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
MOST INTERCEPTIONS THROWN
Minnesota
3 Sandy Stephens vs. Washington (1961 Rose)
2 Billy Cockerham vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
Opponent
2 Austen Arnaud, Iowa State (2009 Insight)
2 Philip Rivers, N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
MOST POINTS
Minnesota
18 Thomas Tapeh vs. Oregon (2003 Sun)
12 Jon Hoese vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
12 Jared Ellerson vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
12 Tellis Redmon vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
12 Dan Nystrom vs. N.C. State (2000 Micron PC)
12 Ron Johnson vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
12 Sandy Stephens vs. UCLA (1962 Rose)
Opponent
18 Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas (2008 Insight)
18 Shannon Woods, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
12 Wali Lundy, Virginia (2005 Music City)
12 Samie Parker, Oregon (2003 Sun)
12 Joey Harrington, Oregon (1999 Sun)
12 Joey Clinkscales, Tennessee (1986 Liberty)
12 George Scott, Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
KICKING
MOST RECEIVING YARDAGE
Minnesota
149 Eric Decker vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
134 Jack Simmons vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
126 Luke Leverson vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
124 Da’Jon McKnight vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
120 Ernie Wheelwright vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
107 Aaron Hosack vs. Oregon (2003 Sun)
MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES THROWN
Minnesota
4 Bryan Cupito vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
3 Bryan Cupito vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight Bowl)
3 Billy Cockerham vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
MOST PASSING YARDAGE
Minnesota
263 Bryan Cupito vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
263 Bryan Cupito vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
261 Adam Weber vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
257 Billy Cockerham vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
222 Asad Abdul-Khaliq vs. Arkansas (2002 Music City)
SCORING
Opponent
3 Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas (2008 Insight)
2 Joey Clinkscales, Tennessee (1986 Liberty)
2 Samie Parker, Oregon (2003 Sun)
MOST EXTRA POINTS
Minnesota
5 Joel Monroe vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight Bowl)
4 Joel Monroe vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
4 Rhys Lloyd vs. Oregon (2003 Sun)
3 Joel Monroe vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
3 Dan Nystrom vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
3 Tom Loechler vs. UCLA (1962 Rose Bowl)
Opponent
6 Jason Branstetter, Kansas (2008 Insight)
5 Alex Trlica, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
4 Connor Hughes, Virginia (2005 Music City)
MOST FIELD GOALS
Minnesota
5 Dan Nystrom vs. Arkansas (2002 Music City)
3 Dan Nystrom vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
Opponent
2 Connor Hughes, Virginia (2005 Music City)
2 David Treadwell, Clemson (1985 Independence)
LONGEST FIELD GOAL
Minnesota
45 Dan Nystrom vs. Arkansas (2002 Music City)
42 Rhys Lloyd vs. Oregon (2003 Sun)
39 Joel Monroe vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
32 Joel Monroe vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight Bowl)
Opponent
52 Alex Trlica, Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
47 Jared Siegel, Oregon (2003 Sun)
39 Connor Hughes, Virginia (2005 Music City)
39 David Treadwell, Clemson (1985 Independence)
DEFENSE
MOST TACKLES
Minnesota
18 Tyrone Carter vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
15 Kim Royston vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
14 Bruce Holmes vs. Clemson (1985 Independence)
12 Delvin Jones vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
10 John Shevlin vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
10 Dominic Jones vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
10 Jon Leverenz vs. Tennessee (1986 Liberty)
10 Mark Dusbabek vs. Tennessee (1986 Liberty)
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10 Larry Joyner vs. Clemson (1985 Independence)
Opponent
16 Peter Sirmon, Oregon (1999 Sun)
14 Mike Rivera, Kansas (2008 Insight)
14 Kai Parham, Virginia (2005 Music City)
14 Roman Harper, Alabama (2004 Music City)
MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS
Minnesota
2 Lee Campbell vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
2 Cedric McKinley vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
2 John Shevlin vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
2 Darrell Reid vs. Oregon (2003 Sun)
2 Mark Losli vs. Arkansas (2002 Music City)
Opponent
4 Charles Johnson, Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
4 James Holt, Kansas (2008 Insight)
3 Shane Riggs, N.C. State (2000 Micronpc.com)
3 Garrett Sabol, Oregon (1999 Sun)
3 Saul Patu, Oregon (1999 Sun)
MOST SACKS
Minnesota
2 Cedric McKinley vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
2 Mark Losli vs. Arkansas (2002 Music City)
Opponent
3 James Holt, Kansas (2008 Insight)
2 M Smith, Oregon (1999 Sun)
2 Dietrich Moore, Oregon (1999 Sun)
MOST INTERCEPTIONS
Minnesota
2 Kyle Theret vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
2 Mike Lehan vs. Arkansas (2002 Music City)
Opponent
1 12 tied
TEAM RECORDS
TOTAL OFFENSE
MOST YARDS GAINED
Minnesota
502 vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
458 vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
461 vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
434 twice
Opponent
548 Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
468 Virginia (2005 Music City)
453 Oregon (2003 Sun)
446 Kansas (2008 Insight)
FEWEST YARDS GAINED
Minnesota
253 vs. Washington (1961 Rose)
268 vs. Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
Opponent
107 UCLA (1962 Rose)
193 Washington (1961 Rose)
MOST TOUCHDOWNS
Minnesota
5 vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight Bowl)
4 vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
4 vs. Oregon (2003 Sun)
Opponent
6 Kansas (2008 Insight)
5 Texas Tech (2006 Insight Bowl)
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5 N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
FEWEST TOUCHDOWNS
Minnesota
1 vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
1 vs. Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
1 vs. Washington (1961 Rose)
Opponent
0 UCLA (1962 Rose)
RUSHING
MOST RUSHES
Minnesota
72 vs. Alabama (2004 Music City)
58 vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
Opponent
48 Clemson (1985 Independence)
44 Iowa State (2009 Insight)
FEWEST RUSHES
Minnesota
32 vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
Opponent
21 Alabama (2004 Music City)
24 Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
24 N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
24 Oregon (2003 Sun)
MOST YARDS GAINED
Minnesota
300 vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
276 vs. Alabama (2004 Music City)
Opponent
216 Iowa State (2009 Insight)
211 Clemson (1985 Independence)
FEWEST YARDS GAINED
Minnesota
80 vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
96 vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
Opponent
21 Alabama (2004 Music City)
55 UCLA (1962 Rose)
PASSING
MOST PASSES ATTEMPTED
Minnesota
37 vs. Oregon (1999 Sun)
35 twice
Opponent
55 Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
48 Oregon (1999 Sun)
FEWEST PASSES ATTEMPTED
Minnesota
11 vs. UCLA (1962 Rose)
12 vs. Alabama (2004 Music City)
Opponent
5 Washington (1961 Rose)
7 UCLA (1962 Rose)
MOST PASSES COMPLETED
Minnesota
20 vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
20 vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
Opponent
36 Kansas (2008 Insight)
36 Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
32 Oregon (2003 Sun)
FEWEST PASSES COMPLETED
Minnesota
5 vs. Washington (1961 Rose)
5 vs. Alabama (2004 Music City)
Opponent
2 Washington (1961 Rose)
4 UCLA (1962 Rose)
MOST PASSES INTERCEPTED
Minnesota
3 vs. Washington (1961 Rose)
Opponent
3 Arkansas (2002 Music City)
MOST YARDS PASSING
Minnesota
312 vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
263 vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
263 vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
Opponent
445 Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
376 Oregon (2003 Sun)
FEWEST YARDS PASSING
Minnesota
51 vs. Washington (1961 Rose)
75 vs. UCLA (1962 Rose)
75 vs. Alabama (2004 Music City)
Opponent
16 Washington (1961 Rose)
52 UCLA (1962 Rose)
HIGHEST COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
Minnesota
.643 vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
.636 vs. UCLA (1962 Rose)
Opponent
.781 Virginia (2005 Music City)
.778 Kansas (2008 Insight)
LOWEST COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
Minnesota
.278 vs. Washington (1961 Rose)
Opponent
375 Clemson (1985 Independence)
.450 Arkansas (2002 Music City)
PUNTING
MOST PUNTS
Minnesota
9 vs. Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
7 vs. Oregon (1999 Wells Fargo Sun)
Opponent
8 Oregon (1999 Sun)
8 Washington (1961 Rose)
FEWEST PUNTS
Minnesota
2 vs. Arkansas (2002 Music City)
Opponent
1 Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
KICKOFF RETURNS
MOST KICKOFF RETURNS
Minnesota
7 vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
4 five tied
Opponent
8 Arkansas (2002 Music City)
Bowl Records
7 N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
FIRST DOWNS
MOST FIRST DOWNS
Minnesota
31 vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
25 vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
24 vs. Virginia (2005 Music City)
Opponent
29 Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
26 Kansas (2008 Insight)
25 Oregon (2003 Sun)
FEWEST FIRST DOWNS
Minnesota
14 vs. Washington (1961 Rose)
Opponent
8 UCLA (1962 Rose)
PENALTIES
MOST PENALTIES AGAINST
Minnesota
14 vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
Opponent
12 Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame Bowl)
FEWEST PENALTIES AGAINST
Minnesota
1 vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
3 vs. Washington (1961 Rose)
Opponent
1 UCLA (1962 Rose)
MOST YARDS PENALIZED
Minnesota
107 vs. N.C. State (2000 MicronPC)
Opponent
80 Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
FEWEST YARDS PENALIZED
Minnesota
9 vs. Iowa State (2009 Insight)
19 vs. Oregon (2003 Sun)
Opponent
5 UCLA (1962 Rose)
FUMBLES
MOST FUMBLES LOST
Minnesota
2 vs. Tennessee (1986 Liberty)
2 vs. Maryland (1977 Hall of Fame)
2 vs. UCLA (1962 Rose)
Opponent
3 Clemson (1985 Independence)
FEWEST FUMBLES
Minnesota
0 three times, last vs. Texas Tech (2006 Insight)
Opponent
0 three times, last vs. Kansas (2008 Insight)
CAREER BOWL RECORDS
RUSHING ATTEMPTS
70 Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
53 Marion Barber III, 2003-04
42 Tellis Redmon, 1999-2000
34 Amir Pinnix. 2006
30 Rickey Foggie, 1985-86
RUSHING YARDS
345 Laurence Maroney, 2003-05
246 Tellis Redmon, 1999-2000
224 Marion Barber III, 2003-04
179 Amir Pinnix, 2006
140 Thomas Tapeh, 2002-03
112 Rickey Foggie, 1985-86
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
4 Thomas Tapeh, 2002-03
2 Tellis Redmon, 1999-2000
2 Sandy Stephens, 1961-62
2 Jon Hoese, 2008
TACKLES
22 Bruce Holmes, 1985-86
20 Terrance Campbell, 2002-04
19 Eli Ward, 2000-03
18 Tyrone Carter, 1999
17 John Shevlin, 2004-06
15 Kim Royston, 200914 Justin Isom, 2002-03
14 Kyle McKenzie, 2003-05
FIELD GOALS
8 Dan Nystrom, 1999-2003
3 Joel Monroe, 2005-08
EXTRA POINTS
12 Joel Monroe, 2005-08
8 Dan Nystrom, 1999-2003
PASS ATTEMPTS
71 Bryan Cupito, 2004-06
66 Adam Weber, 200854 Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002-03
PASS COMPLETIONS
42 Bryan Cupito, 2004-06
37 Adam Weber, 200829 Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002-03
PASSING YARDS
601 Bryan Cupito, 2004-06
437 Adam Weber, 2008394 Asad Abdul-Khaliq, 2002-03
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
7 Bryan Cupito, 2004-06
3 Billy Cockerham, 1999
RECEPTIONS
11 Ernie Wheelwright, 2004-06
11 Jack Simmons, 2006-08
10 Eric Decker, 2006-08
9 Da’Jon McKnight, 20089 Tony Patterson, 2000-03
9 Ron Johnson, 1999-2000
7 Aaron Hosack, 2002-03
7 Melvin Anderson, 1985-86
RECEIVING YARDS
190 Eric Decker, 2006-08
165 Jack Simmons, 2006-08
165 Ernie Wheelwright, 2004-06
157 Aaron Hosack, 2002-03
140 Da’Jon McKnight, 2008131 Jared Ellerson, 2004-05
126 Luke Leverson, 1999
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
2 Ernie Wheelwright, 2004-06
2 Jared Ellerson, 2004-05
2 Ron Johnson, 1999-2000
INTERCEPTIONS
2 Kyle Theret, 20082 Michael Lehan, 2000-02
2 Justin Isom, 2002-03
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All-Time Coaching Staffs
2009 • TIM BREWSTER
Jedd Fisch.........................................Offensive Coordinator
Kevin Cosgrove ...........................Co-Defensive Coordinator
John Butler ...............................Linebackers/Special Teams
Tim Cross ......................Assoc. Head Coach/Defensive Line
Thomas Hammock.......................................Running Backs
Ronnie Lee ...............Co-Defensive Coord./Defensive Backs
Richard Hightower.......................................Wide Receivers
Tim Davis .........................Run Game Coord./Offensive Line
Derek Lewis ........................................................Tight Ends
Mark Hill...........................Head Strength and Conditioning
Will Peoples ......................Asst. Strength and Conditioning
Dan O’Brien.........................Director of Football Operations
Dan Berezowitz................................Recruiting Coordinator
2008 • TIM BREWSTER
Mike Dunbar.................Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Coord.
Ted Roof ...........................................Defensive Coordinator
John Butler ...............................Linebackers/Special Teams
Tim Cross .....................................................Defensive Line
Thomas Hammock.......................................Running Backs
Ronnie Lee ................................................Defensive Backs
George McDonald ........................................Wide Receivers
Phil Meyer.....................................................Offensive Line
Derek Lewis ........................................................Tight Ends
Mark Hill...........................Head Strength and Conditioning
Will Peoples ......................Asst. Strength and Conditioning
Dan O’Brien.........................Director of Football Operations
Dan Berezowitz................................Recruiting Coordinator
2007 • TIM BREWSTER
Mike Dunbar.................Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Coord.
Everett Withers.................................Defensive Coordinator
John Butler ...............................Linebackers/Special Teams
Tim Cross .....................................................Defensive Line
Thomas Hammock.......................................Running Backs
Ronnie Lee ................................................Defensive Backs
George McDonald ........................................Wide Receivers
Phil Meyer.....................................................Offensive Line
Derek Lewis ........................................................Tight Ends
Mark Hill...........................Head Strength and Conditioning
Will Peoples ......................Asst. Strength and Conditioning
Randy Taylor........................Director of Football Operations
Dan Berezowitz................................Recruiting Coordinator
2006 • GLEN MASON
Mitch Browning....Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
David Lockwood.......Defensive Coord./Outside Linebackers
Vic Adamle ..................................................Running Backs
Carey Bailey .................................................Defensive Line
Craig Bray ..........................................Defensive Secondary
Mark Criner ......................................................Linebackers
Tony Peterson .........................Passing Game/Quarterbacks
Gordon Shaw .......................................Guards and Centers
Tom Sims .....................................................Defensive Line
Luke Tressel.................................................Wide Receivers
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Dwayne Chandler .............Head Strength and Conditioning
2005 • GLEN MASON
Moe Ankney .............Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Ends
Mitch Browning .......Offensive Coord./Tight Ends & Tackles
David Lockwood .Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers
Vic Adamle ..................................................Running Backs
Carey Bailey .................................................Defensive Line
Kerry Cooks.........................................Defensive Secondary
Tony Petersen .........................Passing Game/Quarterbacks
Gordon Shaw .......................................Guards and Centers
Tom Sims .....................................................Defensive Line
Luke Tressel.................................................Wide Receivers
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Dwayne Chandler ......................Strength and Conditioning
2004 • GLEN MASON
Moe Ankney .............Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Ends
Mitch Browning..Co-Offensive Coord./Tight Ends & Tackles
Tony Petersen ................Co-Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks
Greg Hudson.................Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Vic Adamle ..................................................Running Backs
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David Lockwood.................................Secondary/Recruiting
Gordon Shaw .......................................Guards and Centers
Tom Sims .....................................................Defensive Line
Richard Wilson ............................................Wide Receivers
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Dwayne Chandler ......................Strength and Conditioning
2003 • GLEN MASON
Moe Ankney .............Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Ends
Mitch Browning..Co-Offensive Coord./Tight Ends & Tackles
Tony Petersen ................Co-Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks
Greg Hudson.................Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Vic Adamle ..................................................Running Backs
David Lockwood.................................Secondary/Recruiting
Gordon Shaw .......................................Guards and Centers
Tom Sims .....................................................Defensive Line
Richard Wilson ............................................Wide Receivers
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Dwayne Chandler ......................Strength and Conditioning
Mike Chism ...............................Strength and Conditioning
2002 • GLEN MASON
Moe Ankney .............Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Ends
Mitch Browning..Co-Offensive Coord./Tight Ends & Tackles
Tony Petersen ........Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Vic Adamle ..................................................Running Backs
Greg Hudson...................................Linebackers/Recruiting
David Lockwood ..................................................Secondary
Gordon Shaw .......................................Guards and Centers
Tom Sims .....................................................Defensive Line
Richard Wilson ............................................Wide Receivers
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Chris Dawson ............................Strength and Conditioning
2001 • GLEN MASON
Moe Ankney .....................Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
Mitch Browning..Co-Offensive Coord./Tight Ends & Tackles
Tony Petersen ........Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Vic Adamle ..................................................Running Backs
Greg Hudson...................................Linebackers/Recruiting
Gordon Shaw .......................................Guards and Centers
Tom Sims .....................................................Defensive Line
David Turner ...............................................Defensive Ends
Richard Wilson ............................................Wide Receivers
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Chris Dawson ............................Strength and Conditioning
2000 • GLEN MASON
David Gibbs ....................Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
Mitch Browning..Co-Offensive Coord./Tight Ends & Tackles
Tony Petersen .......Co-Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks
Vic Adamle ..................................................Running Backs
Joker Phillips ...............................................Wide Receivers
Gordon Shaw................................................Defensive Line
Jared Smith.............................................Guards & Centers
Mark Snyder................................................Defensive Ends
Steve Stripling .................................................Linebackers
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Chris Hartman...........................Strength and Conditioning
Chris Dyer.............................................Graduate Assistant
Chaka Johnson .....................................Graduate Assistant
1999 • GLEN MASON
David Gibbs ....................Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
Steve Loney ........................Offensive Coordinator/Off. Line
Vic Adamle ..................................................Running Backs
Mitch Browning ..................................Tight Ends & Tackles
Tony Petersen.................................................Quarterbacks
Joker Phillips ...............................................Wide Receivers
Gordon Shaw................................................Defensive Line
Mark Snyder................................................Defensive Ends
Steve Stripling .................................................Linebackers
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Chris Hartman...........................Strength and Conditioning
Jared Smith ..........................................Graduate Assistant
Chris Dyer.............................................Graduate Assistant
1998 • GLEN MASON
David Gibbs ....................Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
Steve Loney ........................Offensive Coordinator/Off. Line
Vic Adamle ..................................................Wide Receivers
Steve Axman ..................................................Quarterbacks
Mitch Browning ..................................................Tight Ends
Reggie Mitchell ...........................................Running Backs
Gordon Shaw................................................Defensive Line
Mark Snyder................................................Defensive Ends
Steve Stripling .................................................Linebackers
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Chris Hartman...........................Strength and Conditioning
Jared Smith ..........................................Graduate Assistant
Mike Chism...........................................Graduate Assistant
1997 • GLEN MASON
Elliot Uzelac .......................Offensive Coordinator/Off. Line
David Gibbs ....................Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
Vic Adamle ..................................................Wide Receivers
Mitch Browning ..................................................Tight Ends
Reggie Mitchell ...........................................Running Backs
Gordon Shaw................................................Defensive Line
Mark Snyder................................................Defensive Ends
Steve Stripling .................................................Linebackers
Kevin Sumlin..................................................Quarterbacks
Tim Allen....................................AD for Football Operations
Chris Hartman...........................Strength and Conditioning
Clint Bowen ..........................................Graduate Assistant
Mike Chism...........................................Graduate Assistant
1996 • JIM WACKER
Bob DeBesse.....................................Offensive Coordinator
Tim Rose...........................................Defensive Coordinator
Lee Fobbs............................................Outside Linebackers
Jerry Rosburg ............................................Defensive Backs
Gordon Shaw ................................................Offensive Line
Kevin Sumlin ...............................................Wide Receivers
Mark Tommerdahl..................................Special Teams/TEs
Don Yanowsky ..............................................Defensive Line
Jim Zorn.........................................................Quarterbacks
Chris Hartman...........................Strength and Conditioning
Kevin Jones...........................................Graduate Assistant
Ken McClintock.....................................Graduate Assistant
1995 • JIM WACKER
Bob DeBesse.....................................Offensive Coordinator
Marc Dove ........................................Defensive Coordinator
Scott Brown......................................................Linebackers
Chip Garber...............................................Defensive Backs
Gordon Shaw ................................................Offensive Line
Kevin Sumlin ...............................................Wide Receivers
Mark Tommerdahl..................................Special Teams/TEs
Buddy Wyatt.................................................Defensive Line
Jim Zorn.........................................................Quarterbacks
Kevin Yoxall ...............................Strength and Conditioning
Dave Skrien..................................Administrative Assistant
Bob Bostad...........................................Graduate Assistant
Marty Monroe........................................Graduate Assistant
1994 • JIM WACKER
Bob DeBesse.....................................Offensive Coordinator
Marc Dove ........................................Defensive Coordinator
Scott Brown..................................................Defensive Line
Chip Garber...............................................Defensive Backs
Noel Mazzone .................................................Quarterbacks
Joe Pannunzio.....................................................Tight Ends
Gordon Shaw ................................................Offensive Line
Kevin Sumlin ...............................................Wide Receivers
Buddy Wyatt................................................Defensive Ends
Kevin Yoxall ...............................Strength and Conditioning
Dave Skrien..................................Administrative Assistant
Bob Bostad...........................................Graduate Assistant
Marty Monroe........................................Graduate Assistant
1993 • JIM WACKER
Bob DeBesse.....................................Offensive Coordinator
Marc Dove ........................................Defensive Coordinator
Scott Brown..................................................Defensive Line
Chip Garber...............................................Defensive Backs
Noel Mazzone .................................................Quarterbacks
Joe Pannunzio.....................................................Tight Ends
All-Time Coaching Staffs
Gordon Shaw ................................................Offensive Line
Kevin Sumlin ...............................................Wide Receivers
Buddy Wyatt................................................Defensive Ends
Kevin Yoxall ...............................Strength and Conditioning
Dave Skrien..................................Administrative Assistant
Ron Reece.............................................Graduate Assistant
Bob Schade ..........................................Graduate Assistant
Jim Hueber....................................................Offensive Line
Billy Miller.................................................Defensive Backs
Vince Okruch ...............................................Running Backs
John Palermo................................................Defensive Line
George Wemeier ..........................Tight Ends/Special Teams
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Butch Nash................................................Volunteer Coach
1992 • JIM WACKER
Bob DeBesse.....................................Offensive Coordinator
Marc Dove ........................................Defensive Coordinator
Scott Brown..................................................Defensive Line
Chris Foerster ...............................................Offensive Line
Chip Garber...............................................Defensive Backs
Noel Mazzone .................................................Quarterbacks
Joe Pannunzio.....................................................Tight Ends
Charlie Williams..........................................Wide Receivers
Buddy Wyatt................................................Defensive Ends
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Dave Skrien..................................Administrative Assistant
1986 • JOHN GUTEKUNST
Larry Beckish ....................................Offensive Coordinator
Dick Biddle...............................Defensive Coordinator/ILBs
Booker Brooks..............................................Wide Receivers
Bishop Harris ......................................Outside Linebackers
Jim Hueber....................................................Offensive Line
Billy Miller.................................................Defensive Backs
John Palermo................................................Defensive Line
Jim Strong ...................................................Running Backs
George Wemeier ..........................Tight Ends/Special Teams
Vince Okruch ...Administrative Assistant/Recruiting Coord.
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Butch Nash................................................Volunteer Coach
1991 • JOHN GUTEKUNST
Tom Gadd .........................................Defensive Coordinator
Jim Hueber........................................Offensive Coordinator
Booker Brooks..............................................Wide Receivers
Chris Cosh ...................................................Defensive Line
Robert Matheson..........................................Defensive Line
Vince Okruch.......................................Outside Linebackers
Mike Pendino ................................................Offensive Line
Ed Pinkham...............................................Defensive Backs
George Wemeier .............................................Quarterbacks
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Bob Schnelker............................................Volunteer Coach
Butch Nash................................................Volunteer Coach
1990 • JOHN GUTEKUNST
Tom Gadd .........................................Defensive Coordinator
Jim Hueber........................................Offensive Coordinator
Booker Brooks..............................................Wide Receivers
Bishop Harris ..............................................Running Backs
Robert Matheson..........................................Defensive Line
Vince Okruch.......................................Outside Linebackers
Mike Pendino ................................................Offensive Line
Ed Pinkham...............................................Defensive Backs
George Wemeier .............................................Quarterbacks
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Butch Nash................................................Volunteer Coach
1989 • JOHN GUTEKUNST
Dick Biddle...............................Defensive Coordinator/ILBs
Jim Hueber........................................Offensive Coordinator
Booker Brooks..............................................Wide Receivers
Bishop Harris ..............................................Running Backs
Robert Matheson..........................................Defensive Line
Vince Okruch...............................................Defensive Ends
Ed Pinkham...............................................Defensive Backs
Mal Scanlan...................................................Quarterbacks
George Wemeier .....................................Special Teams/TEs
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Butch Nash................................................Volunteer Coach
1988 • JOHN GUTEKUNST
Larry Beckish ....................................Offensive Coordinator
Dick Biddle...............................Defensive Coordinator/ILBs
Booker Brooks..............................................Wide Receivers
Bishop Harris ..............................................Running Backs
Jim Hueber....................................................Offensive Line
Robert Matheson..........................................Defensive Line
Billy Miller.................................................Defensive Backs
Vince Okruch...............................................Defensive Ends
George Wemeier .....................................Special Teams/TEs
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Butch Nash................................................Volunteer Coach
1987 • JOHN GUTEKUNST
Larry Beckish ....................................Offensive Coordinator
Dick Biddle...............................Defensive Coordinator/ILBs
Booker Brooks..............................................Wide Receivers
Bishop Harris ......................................Outside Linebackers
1985 • LOU HOLTZ
Larry Beckish ....................................Offensive Coordinator
John Gutekunst.................................Defensive Coordinator
Dick Biddle ............................................Inside Linebackers
Pete Cordelli................................................Wide Receivers
Jim Hueber....................................................Offensive Line
John Palermo................................................Defensive Line
George Stewart .............................................Offensive Line
Jim Strong ...................................................Running Backs
George Wemeier...................................Outside Linebackers
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Butch Nash................................................Volunteer Coach
Vinny Cerrato........................................Graduate Assistant
Ron Cooper ...........................................Graduate Assistant
Jeff Horton ............................................Graduate Assistant
1984 • LOU HOLTZ
Larry Beckish ....................................Offensive Coordinator
John Gutekunst.................................Defensive Coordinator
Pete Cordelli................................................Wide Receivers
Phil Elmassian..........................................Defensive Backs
Jim Hueber....................................................Offensive Line
John Palermo................................................Defensive Line
George Stewart .............................................Offensive Line
Jim Strong ...................................................Running Backs
George Wemeier................................................Linebackers
Butch Nash .........................................Junior Varsity Coach
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Vinny Cerrato........................................Graduate Assistant
Greg McMahon......................................Graduate Assistant
1983 • JOE SALEM
Chuck Dickerson.................................Def. Coordinator/LBs
Clarence Hudson...................................Off. Coor./QBs/WRs
Lawrence Cooley ...........................................Offensive Line
Dennis Dixson...............................................Offensive Line
Gerald O'Dell....................................................Linebackers
Bob Rankin.........................................................Tight Ends
Jim Sherman ................................................Defensive Line
Roger Thomas .............................................Running Backs
Louis West.................................................Defensive Backs
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Fred Konrath ................................Administrative Assistant
1982 • JOE SALEM
Bruce Vandersall ..............................Defensive Coordinator
Charles Baggett ..........................................Wide Receivers
Bill Happel ................................................Defensive Backs
Mike Martz ..................................................Running Backs
Pat Morris.....................................................Offensive Line
Paul Olson ..................................................Defensive Ends
Bob Rankin ..................................Tight Ends/Quarterbacks
Mike Wynn....................................................Defensive Line
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Fred Konrath ................................Administrative Assistant
1981 • JOE SALEM
Bruce Vandersall ..............................Defensive Coordinator
Charles Baggett ..........................................Wide Receivers
Don Baker ...................................................Running Backs
Bill Happel ................................................Defensive Backs
Pat Morris.....................................................Offensive Line
Paul Olson ..................................................Defensive Ends
Bob Rankin ..................................Tight Ends/Quarterbacks
Mike Wynn....................................................Defensive Line
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Fred Konrath ................................Administrative Assistant
Steve Cunningham...............................Part-time Assistant
Joe Horn ...............................................Part-time Assistant
1980 • JOE SALEM
Bruce Vandersall ..............................Defensive Coordinator
Don Baker ...................................................Running Backs
Jim Clements................................................Offensive Line
Bill Happel ...................................Administrative Assistant
Cal Jones......................................................Defensive Line
Pat Morris.....................................................Offensive Line
Butch Nash.................................................Defensive Ends
Bob Rankin..................................................Wide Receivers
Dan Runkle ...............................................Defensive Backs
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Dwight Duncombe................................Part-time Assistant
Tony Dungy...........................................Part-time Assistant
Dan Powers ..........................................Part-time Assistant
1979 • JOE SALEM
Mike Shanahan.................................Offensive Coordinator
Bruce Vandersall ..............................Defensive Coordinator
Jim Clements................................................Offensive Line
Cal Jones......................................................Defensive Line
Pat Lavin ...................................................Assistant Coach
Pat Morris.....................................................Offensive Line
Butch Nash.................................................Defensive Ends
Dan Runkle ...............................................Defensive Backs
Bob Rohde.................................Strength and Conditioning
Jerome Fishbain ...........................Administrative Assistant
Tim Burke .............................................Graduate Assistant
Dwight Duncombe ................................Graduate Assistant
Dan Powers...........................................Graduate Assistant
1978 • CAL STOLL
John Coatta.......................................Offensive Coordinator
Dick Moseley.....................................Defensive Coordinator
Roger French .............................................Assistant Coach
Cal Jones......................................................Defensive Line
Tim McGovern.....................................Tight Ends/Part-time
Pat Morris ..........................................Offensive Line Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Paul Olson .........................Assistant Offensive Coach/WRs
Bruce Vandersall..............................................Linebackers
Ray Zingler ................................................Assistant Coach
1977 • CAL STOLL
John Coatta ...............................................Assistant Coach
Roger French .............................................Assistant Coach
Cal Jones...........................................Defensive Line Coach
Tim McGovern .............................Running Backs/Part-time
Dick Moseley..............................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Paul Olson...........................Ass’t O-Line Coach/Tight Ends
Adrian Smith .............................Part-time Assistant Coach
Charlie Wade ...............................................Wide Receivers
Bruce Vandersall..............................................Linebackers
Bob Freeburg ........................................Graduate Assistant
Art Meadowcroft ...................................Graduate Assistant
1976 • CAL STOLL
Tom Moore .................................Offensive Coordinator/QBs
Dick Moseley.....................................Defensive Coordinator
Charles Elmquist.......................................Assistant Coach
Roger French .............................................Assistant Coach
Tim McGovern .............................Running Backs/Part-time
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Paul Olson..............................Assistant Offensive Line/TEs
Norm Parker.....................................Interior Defensive Line
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All-Time Coaching Staffs
Bruce Vandersall.....................................Linebacker Coach
Charlie Wade ...............................................Wide Receivers
1975 • CAL STOLL
Tom Moore .................................Offensive Coordinator/QBs
Dick Moseley.....................................Defensive Coordinator
Maurice (Mo) Forte ......................................Running Backs
Roger French .............................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Norm Parker.....................................Interior Defensive Line
Bruce Vandersall ...................................Linebackers Coach
Charlie Wade ...............................................Wide Receivers
1974 • CAL STOLL
Dick Moseley.....................................Defensive Coordinator
Ron Stark..........................................Offensive Coordinator
Maurice (Mo) Forte ......................................Running Backs
Roger French .............................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Norm Parker.....................................Interior Defensive Line
Bruce Vandersall ...................................Linebackers Coach
Charlie Wade ...............................................Wide Receivers
1973 • CAL STOLL
Dick Moseley.....................................Defensive Coordinator
Ron Stark ...........................Offensive Coordinator/Off. Line
Maurice (Mo) Forte ....................................Assistant Coach
Roger French .............................................Assistant Coach
Tom Moore ............................Running Backs/Off. Backfield
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Norm Parker.....................................Interior Defensive Line
Bruce Vandersall ...................................Linebackers Coach
1972 • CAL STOLL
Dick Moseley.....................................Defensive Coordinator
Ron Stark ...........................Offensive Coordinator/Off. Line
Maurice (Mo) Forte ....................................Assistant Coach
Roger French ...............................Offensive Tackles & Ends
Tom Moore ............................Running Backs/Off. Backfield
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Norm Parker ..............................Interior Defensive Linemen
Bob (Woody) Widenhofer...................................Linebackers
1971 • MURRAY WARMATH
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Maurice (Mo) Forte ....................................Assistant Coach
Roger French .............................................Assistant Coach
Bob Gongola..............................Defensive Backfield Coach
Don Grammer ............................................Assistant Coach
Charles (Chip) Litten.................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Lauri Niskanen ..........................................Assistant Coach
1970 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis.....................................Int. Def. Line/LBs Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Maurice (Mo) Forte ....................................Assistant Coach
Roger French .............................................Assistant Coach
Bob Gongola..............................Defensive Backfield Coach
Don Grammer ............................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Mike Reid ..................................................Assistant Coach
1969 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis.....................................Int. Def. Line/LBs Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Bob Gongola..............................Defensive Backfield Coach
Don Grammer ............................................Assistant Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Mike McGee ...............................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Mike Reid ..................................................Assistant Coach
1968 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis.....................................Int. Def. Line/LBs Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Bob Gongola..............................Defensive Backfield Coach
Don Grammer ............................................Assistant Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
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Mike McGee ...............................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Mike Reid ..................................................Assistant Coach
1967 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis.....................................Int. Def. Line/LBs Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Bob Gongola..............................Defensive Backfield Coach
Don Grammer ............................................Assistant Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Mike McGee ...............................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Mike Reid ..................................................Assistant Coach
1966 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis.....................................Int. Def. Line/LBs Coach
Bob Bossons.................................................Offensive Line
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Bob Gongola..............................Defensive Backfield Coach
Don Grammer ............................................Assistant Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Mike Reid ..................................................Assistant Coach
1965 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis .................................Assistant Coach (Centers)
Bob Bossons.................................Assistant-Offensive Line
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Bob Delaney ..............................................Assistant Coach
Donald Grammer................................Offensive Line Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Joe Salem .............................................Offensive Backfield
1964 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis .................................Assistant Coach (Centers)
Bob Bossons .............................................Defensive Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Don Grammer.....................................Offensive Line Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Dick Larson ...............................................Backfield Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Joe Salem ..................................................Assistant Coach
1963 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis .................................Assistant Coach (Centers)
Bob Bossons .............................................Defensive Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Don Grammer.....................................Offensive Line Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Dick Larson ...............................................Backfield Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Joe Salem..................................................Defensive Coach
1962 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis .................................Assistant Coach (Centers)
Bob Bossons .............................................Defensive Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Don Grammer.....................................Offensive Line Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Dick Larson ...............................................Backfield Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Joe Salem ..................................Assistant Backfield Coach
1961 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jerry Annis .................................Assistant Coach (Centers)
Bob Bossons .............................................Defensive Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Don Grammer.....................................Offensive Line Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Dick Larson ...............................................Backfield Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Joe Salem ..................................Assistant Backfield Coach
1960 • MURRAY WARMATH
Dick Bortstad ............................................Assistant Coach
Bob Bossons .............................................Defensive Coach
Jim Camp ..................................................Assistant Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Dick Larson ...............................................Backfield Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
1959 • MURRAY WARMATH
Bob Bossons ......................................Assistant Line Coach
Jim Camp .........................................Head Backfield Coach
Carleton Carlson .......................Assistant Freshmen Coach
Denver Crawford.......................................Head Line Coach
Bob Haake.................................Assistant Freshmen Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Dick Larson................................Assistant Backfield Coach
Monte Miller ..............................Assistant Freshmen Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Dave Skrein ...............................Assistant Backfield Coach
Rhody Tuszka ............................Assistant Freshmen Coach
1958 • MURRAY WARMATH
Bob Bossons ......................................Assistant Line Coach
Jim Camp .........................................Head Backfield Coach
Carleton Carlson .......................Assistant Freshmen Coach
Denver Crawford.......................................Head Line Coach
Bob Haake.................................Assistant Freshmen Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Dick Larson................................Assistant Backfield Coach
Monte Miller ..............................Assistant Freshmen Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Dave Skrein ...............................Assistant Backfield Coach
Rhody Tuszka ............................Assistant Freshmen Coach
1957 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jim Camp .........................................Head Backfield Coach
Denver Crawford.......................................Head Line Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Ray Malavasi.............................................Assistant Coach
Bill Murphy ................................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ......................................................Ends Coach
Dave Skrien ...............................Assistant Backfield Coach
1956 • MURRAY WARMATH
Bob Blaik...................................................Assistant Coach
Jim Camp ..................................................Assistant Coach
Denver Crawford........................................Assistant Coach
Wally Johnson ............................................Assistant Coach
Ray Malavasi.............................................Assistant Coach
Bill Murphy ................................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ...............................................Assistant Coach
1955 • MURRAY WARMATH
Jim Camp ..................................................Assistant Coach
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Bill Hilderbrand.........................................Assistant Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Bill Murphy ................................................Backfield Coach
Butch Nash ...............................................Assistant Coach
1954 • MURRAY WARMATH
Denver Crawford................................................Line Coach
Bill Hilderbrand.........................................Assistant Coach
Wally Johnson...................................Ass’t Coach/Freshmen
Bill Murphy ................................................Backfield Coach
Butch Nash ...............................................Assistant Coach
1953 • WES FESLER
Lyral Clark .........................................................Line Coach
Dick Fisher ................................................Backfield Coach
Wally Johnson...............................................Head JV Coach
John Kulbitski ...........................................Freshmen Coach
John McNally .........................................Assistant JV Coach
Butch Nash ...............................................Assistant Coach
George “Bud” Svendsen ............................Assistant Coach
1952 • WES FESLER
Lyal Clark...........................................................Line Coach
Dick Fisher ................................................Backfield Coach
Wally Johnson...............................................Head JV Coach
John Kulbitski ...........................................Freshmen Coach
John Mariucci ............................................Assistant Coach
Butch Nash ...............................................Assistant Coach
George “Bud” Svensen ..............................Assistant Coach
All-Time Coaching Staffs
1951 • WES FESLER
Lyal Clark...........................................................Line Coach
Dick Fisher ................................................Backfield Coach
Butch Nash ...............................................Assistant Coach
George “Bud” Svendsen ............................Assistant Coach
1950 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ......................................................Ends Coach
Sheldon Beise............................................"B" Team Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Butch Nash...............................................Freshmen Coach
John Roning...............................................Backfield Coach
George “Bud” Svendsen ............................Assistant Coach
1949 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ......................................................Ends Coach
Sheldon Beise............................................Assistant Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Butch Nash...............................................Freshmen Coach
John Roning...............................................Backfield Coach
George Svendsen.......................................Assistant Coach
1948 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Sheldon Beise............................................Assistant Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Butch Nash...............................................Freshmen Coach
John Roning...............................................Backfield Coach
George Svendsen ...............................................Line Coach
1947 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Butch Nash................................................"B" Team Coach
John Roning ............Freshmen Coach/Assistant End Coach
George Svendsen ...............................Assistant Line Coach
Dallas Ward...............................................Backfield Coach
1946 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
John Roning ............................................."B" Squad Coach
George Svendsen ...............................Assistant Line Coach
Dallas Ward...............................................Backfield Coach
1945 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Sheldon Beise............................................Assistant Coach
Lowell Dawson...........................................Backfield Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
1944 • DR. GEORGE HAUSER
Lowell (Red) Dawson .................................Backfield Coach
Jim Kelly ....................................................Assistant Coach
Frank Patrick.............................................Assistant Coach
John Scafide..............................................Assistant Coach
1943 • DR. GEORGE HAUSER
Lowell (Red) Dawson .................................Backfield Coach
Jim Kelly.............................................Reserve Coach/Scout
Francis “Pug” Lund ..................................Freshmen Coach
Charles (Bud) Wilkinson ...........................Asst. Line Coach
1942 • DR. GEORGE HAUSER
Lowell (Red) Dawson .................................Backfield Coach
Jim Kelly....................................................Reserves/Scouts
John Roning .......................................................End Coach
Charles (Bud) Wilkinson..Asst, Backfield /Asst. Line Coach
1941 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Sheldon Beise............................................Backfield Coach
Sig Harris...............................................Coach of Reserves
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Dallas Ward ..............................................Freshmen Coach
1940 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Sheldon Beise............................................Backfield Coach
Sig Harris...............................................Coach of Reserves
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Dallas Ward ..............................................Freshmen Coach
1939 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Sheldon Beise............................................Backfield Coach
Sig Harris.........................................Reserves Coach/Scout
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Dallas Ward ....................................Freshmen Coach/Scout
1938 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Sheldon Beise............................................Backfield Coach
Sig Harris...............................................Coach of Reserves
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Dallas Ward ..............................................Freshmen Coach
1937 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Sheldon Beise............................................Backfield Coach
Sig Harris...............................................Coach of Reserves
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Dallas Ward ..............................................Freshmen Coach
1936 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Sheldon Beise............................................Backfield Coach
Sig Harris...............................................Coach of Reserves
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Dallas Ward ..............................................Freshmen Coach
1935 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Lowell (Red) Dawson .................................Backfield Coach
Sig Harris..................................................Freshmen Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
1934 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Lowell (Red) Dawson .................................Backfield Coach
Sig Harris..................................................Freshmen Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
1933 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Elmer Apmann ..........................................Freshmen Coach
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Lowell (Red) Dawson .................................Backfield Coach
Sherm Finger ............................................Freshmen Coach
Sig Harris ..................................................Assistant Coach
Walter Hass...............................................Freshmen Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Fred Hovde................................................Freshmen Coach
Dave MacMillan ........................................Freshmen Coach
Otis McCreery............................................Freshmen Coach
Clarence Munn..........................................Freshmen Coach
George Tuttle..................Assistant Coach/Freshmen Coach
Marshall Wells ..........................................Freshmen Coach
1932 • BERNIE BIERMAN
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Pat Boland................................................Freshmen Coach
Lowell (Red) Dawson .................................Backfield Coach
Sig Harris ..................................................Assistant Coach
Dr. George Hauser..............................................Line Coach
Fred Hovde................................................Freshmen Coach
Frank McCormick.......................................Assistant Coach
Otis McCreery............................................Freshmen Coach
Clarence Munn..........................................Freshmen Coach
Bob Reihsen..............................................Freshmen Coach
George Tuttle..................Assistant Coach/Freshmen Coach
1931 • FRITZ CRISLER
Bert Baston ......................................................Ends Coach
Sig Harris..................................................Freshmen Coach
George MacKinnon Asst. Line Coach/Coach of the Reserves
Frank McCormick.......................................Backfield Coach
Otis McCreery ............................................Backfield Coach
George Tuttle.............................................Freshmen Coach
Tad Wieman .......................................................Line Coach
1930 • FRITZ CRISLER
Bert Baston ........................................................End Coach
Sig Harris..................................................Freshmen Coach
George MacKinnon Asst. Line Coach/Coach of the Reserves
Frank McCormick.......................................Backfield Coach
Otis McCreery ............................................Backfield Coach
George Tuttle.............................................Freshmen Coach
Tad Wieman .......................................................Line Coach
1929 • DR. CLARENCE SPEARS
Dutch Bergman .........................................Assistant Coach
George Gibson ...........................................Assistant Coach
Louis Gross................................................Assistant Coach
Eddie Lynch ...............................................Assistant Coach
George MacKinnon.....................................Assistant Coach
Doc Matchan .............................................Assistant Coach
1928-26 • DR. CLARENCE SPEARS
Information not available
1925 • DR. CLARENCE SPEARS
George “Potsy” Clark.................................Backfield Coach
Sherm Finger ............................................Freshmen Coach
Louis Gross........................................................Line Coach
Sig Harris.........................................Coach of the Reserves
Eddie Lynch........................................................End Coach
1924 • WILLIAM SPAULDING
Campbell Dickson ..............................................End Coach
Merton Dunningham..................................Assistant Coach
Sherm Finger.............................................Assistant Coach
Len Frank...........................................................Line Coach
Harry Taylor ...............................................Assistant Coach
1923 • WILLIAM SPAULDING
Ray Elliot ...................................................Assistant Coach
Len Frank ..................................................Assistant Coach
T.N. Metcalf ...............................................Assistant Coach
George Hauser...........................................Assistant Coach
Blaine McKusick........................................Assistant Coach
Harry Taylor ...............................................Assistant Coach
1922 • WILLIAM SPAULDING
“Shorty” Clare Long...................................Backfield Coach
“Red” Louden.....................................................End Coach
Blaine McKuskick ..............................................Line Coach
Arnold Oss.................................................Backfield Coach
1921 • DR. HENRY WILLIAMS
Information not available
1920 • DR. HENRY WILLIAMS
Con Eklund ................................................Assistant Coach
Leonard Frank ...........................................Assistant Coach
Sig Harris ..................................................Assistant Coach
George Hauser...........................................Assistant Coach
Lawrence Lawler........................................Assistant Coach
Russell Tollefson .......................................Assistant Coach
Vern Williams ............................................Assistant Coach
1919 • DR. HENRY WILLIAMS
Leonard Frank ...........................................Assistant Coach
Sig Harris ..................................................Assistant Coach
George Hauser...........................................Assistant Coach
1918 • DR. HENRY WILLIAMS
Bert Baston ......................................................Ends Coach
Sig Harris ..................................................Assistant Coach
Lawrence Lawler........................................Assistant Coach
Joseph M. Sprafka .....................................Assistant Coach
1882—1917:
NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
193 | Minnesota Football
All-Time Assistant Coaches
Cundiff, Blake
A
Name
Adamle, Vic
Year(s)
1997-2006
Agpalsa, Darryl
Allen, Tim
Ankney, Moe
2010
1997-2006
2001-05
Annis, Jerry
1961-1970
Appmann, Elmer
Axman, Steve
1933
1998
B
Name
Baggett, Charles
Bailey, Carey
Baker, Don
Baston, Bert*
Berezowitz, Dan
Bergman, Dutch
Biddle, Dick
Years
1981-1982
2005-06
1980-1981
1918, 1930-1941
1946-1950
1984-1988
1936-1941
1945
1948-1950
20071929
1985-1989
Blaik, Bob
Boland, Pat
Borstad, Dick
Bossons, Bob
1956
1932
1960
1958-1966
Bostad, Bob
Bowen, Clint
Bray, Craig
Brooks, Booker
Brown, Scott
1994-1995
1997
2006
1986-1991
1992-1995
Browning, Mitch
1997-2006
Beckish, Larry
Beise, Sheldon*
Burke, Tim
Burrow, Jeff
Butler, John
1979
2003-04
2007-
C
Name
Camp, Jim
Carey, Rod
Carlson, Carelton
Carter, Jeremiah
Cerrato, Vinny
Chandler, Dwayne
Year(s)
1955-1960
2000
1958-1959
2005-06
1984-1985
2001-06
Chism, Mike
Clark, Lyral
Clark, George “Potsy”
Clements, Jim
Coatta, John
Cooks, Kerry
Cooley, Lawrence
Cooper, Ron
Cordelli, Pete
Cosgrove, Clint
Cosgrove, Kevin
Cosh, Chris
Crawford, Denver
Criner, Mark
Cross, Tim
1997-1998
2003
1951-1953
1925
1979-1980
1977-1978
2005
1983
1985
1984-1985
2007-09
20091991
1954-1971
2006
2007-
194 | Minnesota Football
Position(s)
Wide Receivers Coach (97-98)
Running Backs Coach (99-06)
Offensive Graduate Assistant
Assistant AD for Football Operations
Defensive Coordinator/Secondary (2001-02)
Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Ends (2002-05)
Assistant Coach/Centers (61-65),
Linebackers/Defensive Line (66-70)
Freshmen Coach
Quarterbacks Coach
Position(s)
Wide Receivers
Defensive Line
Running Backs
End Coach
Offensive Coordinator
Backfield Coach (36-41),
Assistant Coach (45, 48-49),
“B” Team Coach (50)
Recruiting Coordinator
Assistant Coach
Inside Linebackers (85-89),
Defensive Coordinator (86-89)
Assistant Coach
Freshmen Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Line Coach (58-59),
Defensive Coach (60-64),
Assistant Offensive Line Coach (65-66)
Graduate Assistant Coach
Graduate Assistant Coach
Defensive Secondary
Wide Receivers
Defensive Line (92-94),
Linebackers (‘95)
Tight Ends/Recruiting Coord. (1997-98),
Tight Ends/Off. Tackles (1999)
Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends/
Offensive Tackles (2000-05)
Offensive Coordinator (2006)
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
Linebackers/Special Teams
Position(s)
Assistant Coach/Backfield Coach
Graduate Assistant
Assistant Freshmen Coach
Quality Control
Graduate Assistant
Strength and Conditioning Assistant (2001-02)
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (2003-06)
Graduate Assistant
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Line Coach
Backfield Coach
Offensive Line Coach
Asst. Coach (77), Offensive Coordinator (78)
Defensive Secondary
Offensive Line
Graduate Assistant
Wide Receivers
Graduate Assistant
Co-Defensive Coordinator
Defensive Line
Head Line Coach
Linebackers
Defensive Line/Assoc. Head Coach
2005-06
D
Name
Year(s)
Davis, Tim
2008^2001-2002
Dawson, Chris
Dawson, Lowell
1932-1935, ‘42-45
1992-1996
DeBesse, Bob
Delany, Bob
1965
1983
Dickerson, Chuck
Dickson, Campbell
1924
1983
Dixson, Dennis
Dove, Marc
1992-1995
Dunbar, Mike
2007-08
Duncombe, Dwight
1979
Dunnigan, Merton
1924
1999-2000
Dyer, Chris
^ - Joined staff prior to 2008 Insight Bowl
E
Name
Eklund, Con
Elliot, Ray
Elmassian, Phil
Elmquist, Charles
Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach
Position(s)
Offensive Line/Running Game Coordinator
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Backfield Coach
Offensive Coordinator
Assistant Coach
Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers
End Coach
Offensive Line Coach
Defensive Coordinator
Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Graduate Assistant
Assistant Coach
Graduate Assistant
Year(s)
1920
1923
1984
1976
Position(s)
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Defensive Backs
Assistant Coach
Year(s)
1924-1925,
1933
2009
1979
1951-1953
1996
1992
1970-1975
Freeburg, Bob
French, Roger
1919-1920
1923-24
1977
1970-1978
Position(s)
Assistant Coach (24-25),
Freshmen Coach (25, 33)
Offensive Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
Backfield Coach
Outside Linebacker Coach
Offensive Line Coach
Assistant Coach (70-74),
Running Backs (75)
Assistant Coach (19, 20, 23)
Line Coach (24)
Graduate Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach/ Offensive Tackles & Ends
G
Name
Gadd, Tom
Garber, Chip
Gelber, Jason
Gibbs, David
Gibson, George
Gigli, Jordan
Gongola, Bob
Goodwin, Chris
Grammer, Don
Gross, Louis
Gutekunst, John
Year(s)
1990-1991
1992-1995
2002
1997-2000
1929
20071966-1971
2000-01
1961-1971
1925, 1929
1984-1985
Position(s)
Defensive Coordinator
Defensive Backs
Graduate Assistant
Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
Assistant Coach
Defensive Quality Control
Defensive Backs
Graduate Assistant
Offensive Line
Line Coach
Defensive Coordinator
H
Name
Haake, Bob
Hammock, Thomas
Happel, Bill
Harris, Bishop
Year(s)
1958-1959
20071981-1982
1986-1990
Position(s)
Assistant Freshmen Coach
Running Backs
Defensive Backs
Outside Linebackers (86-87),
Running Backs (88-90)
Assistant Coach
Coach of the Reserves
Freshmen Coach (30-34),
Coach of the Reserves (35-41)
Freshmen Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Assistant Coach (19, 20, 23)
Line Coach
F
Name
Finger, Sherm
Fisch, Jedd
Fishbain, Jerome
Fisher, Dick
Fobbs, Lee
Foerster, Chris
Forte, Maurice “Mo”
Frank, Len
Harris, Sig
1918-1920
1925
1930-1941
Hass, Walter
Hartman, Chris
Hauser, Dr. George*
1933
1996-2000
1919-1923
1932-1941,
1945-1950
2009
1954-1955
Hightower, Richard
Hilderbrand, Bill
Wide Receivers
Assistant Coach
All-Time Assistant Coaches
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Grad. Asst., Offensive Coordinator
Freshmen Coach
Offensive Coordinator,
Quarterbacks & Wide Receivers
Offensive Line Coach (84-88),
Offensive Coordinator (89-91)
Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator (2001-02)
Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers (2002-04)
Mitchell, Reggie
Moore, Tom
1997-1998
1972-1973
1975-1976
Monroe, Marty
Morris, Pat
Moseley, Dick
Munn, Clarence
Murphy, Bill
1994-1995
1978-1982
1972-1978
1932-1933
1954-1957
N
Name
Nash, Butch
Year(s)
1947-1980
1977-1980
1996
Position(s)
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
Head JV Coach (52-53),
Assistant Coach-Varsity/
Head Freshmen Coach (54-69)
Defensive Line
Graduate Assistant Coach
Nelson, Jesse
Niskanen, Lauri
1984-91
2010
1971
K
Name
Kelly, Jim
Konrath, Fred
Kulbitski, John
Year(s)
1942-1944
1981-1983
1952-1953
Position(s)
Coach of the Reserves/Scout
Administrative Assistant
Freshmen Coach
L
Name
Larson, Dick
Year(s)
1958-1964
Lavin, Pat
Lawler, Lawrence
Lee, Ronnie
1979
1918, 1920
2007-
Lewis, Derek
Lippincott, David
Litten, Charles (Chip)
Lockwood, David
20072003-04
1971
2002-06
Loney, Steve
Long, Clare “Shorty”
Louden, “Red”
Lund, Francis “Pug”
Lynch, Eddie
1998-1999
1922
1922
1943
1925-1929
Position(s)
Assistant Backfield Coach (58-59),
Backfield Coach (60-64)
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Defensive Backs (2007-), Co-Defensive
Coordinator (2009-)
Tight Ends
Graduate Assistant
Assistant Coach
Defensive Secondary (2002)
Def. Secondary/Recruiting Coord. (2002-04)
Defensive Coordinator (2005-06)
Offensive Coordinator
Backfield Coach
Ends Coach
Freshmen Coach
Ends Coach
M
Name
MacKinnon, George
Year(s)
1929-1931
MacMillan, Dave
Malavasi, Ray
Mariucci, John
Martz, Mike
Matchan, Doc
Matheson, Robert
Mazzone, Noel
McClintock, Ken
McCormick, Frank
McCreery, Otis
1933
1956-1957
1952
1982
1929
1988-1991
1992-1994
1996
1930-1932
1930-1933
McDaniels, Ben
McDonald, George
McGee, Mike
McGovern, Tim
2004-05
2007-08
1967-1969
1976-78
McKusick, Blaine
McMahon, Greg
McNally, John
Meadowcroft, Art
Metcalf, T.N.
Meyer, Phil
Miller, Billy
Miller, Monte
Miller, Warren
1922-1923
1984
1953
1977
1923
2007-08
1986-1988
1958-1959
2005-06
Hill, Mark
Horton, Jeff
Hovde, Fred
Hudson, Clarence
20071985, 20101932-1933
1983
Hueber, Jim
1984-1991
Hudson, Greg
2001-04
J
Name
Jackson, Jim
Johnson, Chaka
Johnson, Wally
Year(s)
2007-09
2000
1952-1969
Jones, Cal
Jones, Kevin
Position(s)
Assistant Line Coach/
Coach of the Reserves
Freshmen Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Running Backs
Assistant Coach
Defensive Line
Quarterback Coach
Graduate Assistant
Backfield Coach
Backfield Coach (30-31),
Freshmen Coach (32-33)
Graduate Assistant
Wide Receivers
Assistant Coach
Running Backs (76-77),
Running Backs/Tight Ends (78)
Line Coach
Graduate Assistant
Assistant JV Coach
Graduate Assistant
Assistant Coach
Offensive Line
Defensive Backs
Assistant Freshmen Coach
Quality Control
O
Name
O’Brien, Dan
O’Dell, Gerald
Olson, Paul
Year(s)
20081983
1981-1982
1976-1978
Okruch, Vince
1986-1991
Oss, Arnold
1922
P
Name
Palermo, John
Pannunzio, Joe
Parker, Norm
Patrick, Frank
Pendino, Mike
Peoples, Will
Petersen, Tony
Year(s)
1984-1987
1992-1994
1972-1976
1944
1990-1991
20071999-2006
Phillips, Joe “Joker”
Pinkham, Ed
Powers, Dan
1999-2000
1989-1991
1979
R
Name
Rankin, Bob
Year(s)
1980-1983
Reece, Ron
Reid, Mike
Reihsen, Bob
Rohde, Bob
Roning, John*
1993
1966-1970
1932
1979-1992
1942
1946-1950
Roof, Ted
Rosburg, Jerry
Rose, Tim
Roskos, Greg
Runkle, Dan
2008
1996
1996
2007-08
1979-1980
S
Name
Salem, Joe
Year(s)
1961-1965
Sapanaro, Dan
2005-06
Running Backs
Offensive Backfield Coach (72-73),
Offensive Coordinator (75-76),
Quarterbacks (75-76)
Graduate Assistant
Offensive Line
Defensive Coordinator
Freshmen Coach
Assistant Coach/Backfield Coach
Position(s)
“B” Team Coach (47),
Freshmen Coach (48-50),
Ends Coach (51-80)
JV Coach (84), Volunteer Coach (85-91)
Defensive Graduate Assistant
Assistant Coach
Position(s)
Director of Football Operations
Linebackers
Defensive Ends
Offensive Assistant Coach (76-78),
Offensive Ass’t/Tight Ends (76-77),
Offensive Assistant/Wide Receivers (78)
Administrative Assistant (86),
Running Backs (86),
Defensive Ends (88-89),
Outside Linebackers (90-91)
Backfield Coach
Position(s)
Defensive Line
Tight Ends Coach
Interior Defensive Line
Assistant Coach
Offensive Line
Asst. Strength and Conditioning
Quarterbacks (1999)
Co-Offensive Coordinator/QBs (2000-05)
Passing Game/Quarterbacks (2006)
Wide Receivers
Defensive Backs
Graduate Assistant
Position(s)
Wide Receivers (1980),
Tight Ends/Quarterbacks (81-82),
Tight Ends (83)
Graduate Assistant
Assistant Coach
Freshmen Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Ends Coach (1942),
“B” Squad Coach (46),
Freshmen Coach/Ass’t End Coach (47),
Backfield Coach (48-50)
Defensive Coordinator
Defensive Backs Coach
Defensive Coordinator
Offensive Quality Control
Defensive Backs Coach
Position(s)
Assistant Backfield Coach (61-62),
Defensive Coach (63),
Assistant Coach (64),
Offensive Backfield Coach (65)
Graduate Assistant
195 | Minnesota Football
All-Time Assistant Coaches
Sauter, Cory
Scafide, John
Scanlan, Mal
Schade, Bob
Schnelker, Bob
Shanahan, Mike
Shaw, Gordon
2006
1944
1989
1993
1991
1979
1993-2006
Sherman, Jim
Skrien, Dave
Sims, Tom
Smith, Adrian
Smith, Jared
1983
1957-1959
1992-1995
2001-06
1977
1999-2000
Snyder, Mark
Tony Sorrentino
Sprafka, Joseph
Stark, Ron
1997-2000
20091918
1972-1974
Stewart, George
Stripling, Steve
1984-1985
1997-2000
Strong, Jim
Sumlin, Kevin
1984-1986
1993-1997
Svendsen, George
1946-1953
Svendsen, Earl “Bud” 1951-1953
Graduate Assistant
Assistant Coach
Quarterbacks
Graduate Assistant
Volunteer Coach
Offensive Coordinator
Offensive Line (1993-96),
Defensive Line (97-2000)
Guards and Centers (2001-06)
Defensive Line
Assistant Backfield Coach,
Administrative Assistant
Defensive Line
Part-time Assistant Coach
Graduate Assistant (1999)
Guards and Centers (2000)
Defensive Ends
Offensive Quality Control
Assistant Coach
Offensive Coordinator (1972-74),
Offensive Line Coach (1972-73)
Offensive Line Coach
Linebackers (1997-98)
Linebackers/Recruiting Coord. (99-2000)
Running Backs
Wide Receivers (1993-96),
Quarterbacks (97)
Assistant Line Coach (46-47),
Head Line Coach (48-50)
Assistant Coach (1951-53)
T
Name
Taylor, Harry
Taylor, Randy
Thomas, Roger
Thoren, Jason
Tollefson, Russell
Tommerdahl, Mark
Tressel, Luke
Year(s)
1923-24
2007
1983
2002-03
1920
1995-1996
2002-06
Tuttle, George
Turner, David
Tuszka, Rhody
1930-1933
2001
1958-1959
Position(s)
Assistant Coach
Director of Football Operations
Running Backs
Graduate Assistant
Assistant Coach
Special Teams Coach/Tight Ends
Graduate Assistant (2002-04)
Wide Receivers (2005-06)
Assistant Coach/Freshmen Coach
Defensive Ends
Assistant Freshmen Coach
U
Name
Uzelac, Elliot
Year(s)
1997
Position(s)
Offensive Coordinator
V
Name
Vandersall, Bruce
Year(s)
1973-1982
Varpness, Vince
2001-2002
Position(s)
Linebackers Coach (74-78),
Defensive Coordinator (79-82)
Graduate Assistant
W
Name
Wade, Charlie
Ward, Dallas*
Watson, Steve
Wells, Marshall
Wemeier, George
Year(s)
1974-1977
1936-1941,
1946-1947
2010
1933
1984-1991
West, Louis
Widenhofer, Bob
Wieman, Tad
Wilkinson, Charles
Williams, Charlie
Williams, Vern
Wilson, Richard
Withers, Everett
1983
1972
1930-1931
1942-1943
1992
1920
2001-04
2007
196 | Minnesota Football
Position(s)
Wide Receivers Coach
Freshmen Coach
Backfield Coach
Wide Receivers
Freshmen Coach
Linebackers Coach (84),
Outside Linebackers (85),
Tight Ends & Special Teams (86-89),
Quarterbacks (90-91)
Defensive Backs
Linebackers
Line Coach
Assistant Line/Assistant Backfield
Wide Receivers Coach
Assistant Coach
Wide Receivers
Defensive Coordinator
Wyatt, Buddy
Wynn, Mike
1992-1994
1981-1982
Defensive End
Defensive Line
Y
Name
Yanowsky, Don
Yoxall, Kevin
Year(s)
1996
1993-1995
Position(s)
Defensive Line Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Z
Name
Year(s)
1978
Zingler, Ray
Zorn, Jim
1995-1996
*Coaches who served in World War II
Position(s)
Assistant Coach
Quarterbacks Coach
Homecoming Results
HOMECOMING RESULTS
vs. OPPONENTS
W
1
L
T
Pct.
Chicago
0
0
1.000
Illinois
5
4
1
.550
6
2
0
.750
Iowa
10
2
0
.833
Michigan
Michigan State
Nebraska
Northwestern
Ohio State
Pittsburgh
Purdue
USC
Vanderbilt
Wisconsin
Total
6
5
1
8
0
1
6
1
1
3
54
7
3
0
6
4
0
3
0
0
2
33
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
.462
.625
1.000
.563
.000
1.000
.667
1.000
1.000
.600
.617
Indiana
1914*
1919
UM 14, Wisconsin 3
UM 6, Illinois 10
1920
1921
1922
1923*
1924
1925*
1926
1927*
1928*
1929
UM 0, Michigan 3
UM 7, Iowa 41
UM 0, Wisconsin 14
UM 20, Iowa 7
UM 0, Michigan 13
UM 33, Iowa 0
UM 6, Michigan 7
UM 38, Iowa 0
UM 33, Chicago 7
UM 6, Michigan 7
1930
1931*
1932*
1933*
1934*
1935*
1936*
1937
1938*
1939
UM 6, Northwestern 27
UM 14, Wisconsin 0
UM 7, Northwestern 0
UM 19, Iowa 7
UM 34, Michigan 0
UM 21, Northwestern 13
UM 52, Iowa 0
No game
UM 7, Michigan 6
UM 20, Ohio State 23
1940*
1941*
1942*
1943
1944
1945*
1946*
1947*
1948*
1949
UM 34, Iowa 6
UM 8, Northwestern 7
UM 16, Michigan 14
UM 7, Purdue 14
UM 14, Northwestern 14
UM 30, Northwestern 7
UM 13, Purdue 7
UM 26, Purdue 21
UM 30, Indiana 7
UM 7, Purdue 13
1950
1951*
1952*
1953*
1954*
1955*
1956*
1957*
1958
1959*
UM 0, Iowa 13
UM 39, Nebraska 20
UM 17, Iowa 7
UM 28, Indiana 20
UM 19, Michigan State 13
UM 25, Southern Cal 19
UM 9, Pittsburgh 6
UM 34, Indiana 0
UM 8, Illinois 20
UM 20, Vanderbilt 6
1960*
1961*
1962*
1963*
1964
1965*
1966*
1967*
1968*
1969
UM 21, Illinois 10
UM 23, Michigan 20
UM 17, Illinois 0
UM 6, Michigan 0
UM 0, Illinois 14
UM 14, Michigan 13
UM 17, Iowa 0
UM 21, Michigan State 0
UM 17, Illinois 0
UM 7, Ohio State 34
1970*
1971
UM 23, Michigan State 13
UM 7, Michigan 35
1972*
1973
1974*
1975
1976*
1977*
1978*
1979
1980
1981*
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986*
1987
1988
1989*
UM 43, Iowa 14
UM 7, Michigan 34
UM 23, Iowa 17
UM 15, Michigan State 38
UM 29, Illinois 14
UM 14, Northwestern 7
UM 32, Indiana 31
UM 17, Illinois 17
UM 14, Michigan 37
UM 35, Northwestern 23
UM 21, Indiana 40
UM 17, Wisconsin 56
UM 28, Northwestern 31
UM 19, Ohio State 23
UM 44, Northwestern 23
UM 17, Indiana 18
UM 28, Northwestern 28
UM 35, Purdue 15
1990*
1991*
1992
1993*
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998*
1999
UM 35, Northwestern 25
UM 6, Purdue 3
UM 15, Michigan State 20
UM 28, Wisconsin 21
UM 31, Northwestern 37
UM 17, Northwestern 27
UM 9, Michigan State 27
UM 3, Ohio State 31
UM 19, Michigan State 18
UM 28, Purdue 33
2000
2001*
2002*
2003*
2004*
2005*
2006*
2007
2008
2009*
UM 35, Northwestern 41
UM 28, Michigan State 19
UM 45, Northwestern 42
UM 55, Indiana 7
UM 45, Illinois 0
UM 42, Purdue 35 (OT)
UM 63, Indiana 26
UM 17, Illinois 44
UM 17, Northwestern 24
UM 35, Purdue 20
* Indicates Minnesota victories
197 | Minnesota Football
All-Time Results
ALL-TIME COACHING RECORDS
Coach
Seasons
Thomas Peebles
1
Fredrick Jones
3
D.W. McCord, Al McCord,
1
F. Heffelfinger, B. Morse
Tom Eck
1
Ed “Dad” Moulton
1
1
“Wallie” Winter
1
Tom Cochrane Jr.
1
Walt “Pudge” Heffelfinger
2
Alexander Jerrems
1
Jack Minds
1
John Harrison, Bill Leary
22
Henry L. Williams
Years
1883
1886-88
1889
Won
1
3
3
Lost
2
3
1
Tied
0
0
0
Pct.
.333
.500
.750
1890
1891
1893
1894
1895
1896-97
1898
1899
1900-21
5
3
6
3
7
12
4
6
136
1
1
0
1
3
6
5
3
33
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
11
.833
.750
1.000
.750
.700
.667
.444
.682
.786
William Spaulding
1922-24
11
7
4
.611
3
1882 Record: 1-1
Coach: None
Date
UM
9/29
W 4 Hamline
L
0 Hamline
4
Opp.
0
2
2
1883 Record: 1-2
Coach: Thomas Peebles (1st)
Date
UM
L
2 Carleton
11/3
W 5 Hamline
L
2 Ex-Collegiates
9
Opp.
4
0
4
8
1884 and 1885 (no games)
1886 Record: 0-2
Coach: Fredrick S. Jones (1st)
Date
UM
L
5 at Shattuck
L
8 Shattuck
13
1887 Record: 2-0
Coach: Fredrick S. Jones (2nd)
Date
UM
W 8 Minneapolis High
W 14 Alumni
22
1888 Record: 1-1
Coach: Fredrick S. Jones (3rd)
Date
UM
10/28 L
8 at Shattuck
10/31 W 14 Shattuck
22
Opp.
9
18
27
Opp.
0
0
0
Opp.
16
0
16
1889 Record: 3-1
Coach: D.W. McCord, Al McCord, Frank Heffelfinger, Billy Morse
Date
UM
Opp.
10/5
W 2 Ex-Collegiates
0
10/26 W 10 Ex-Collegiates
0
11/11 L 8 at Shattuck
28
11/20 W 26 Shattuck
0
46
28
198 | Minnesota Football
Coach
Clarence Spears
Herbert “Fritz” Crisler
Bernie Bierman
George Hauser
Wes Fesler
Murray Warmath
Cal Stoll
Joe Salem
Lou Holtz
John Gutekunst
Jim Wacker
Glen Mason
Tim Brewster
Seasons
Years
Won
5 1925-29
28
2 1930-31
10
16 1932-41, 45-50 93
3 1942-44
15
3 1951-53
10
18 1954-71
87
7 1972-78
39
5 1979-83
19
2 1984-85
10
6+ 1986-91
29
5 1992-96
16
10 1997-2006 64
3
200714
1890 Record: 5-1-1
Coach: Tom Eck (1st)
Date
UM
10/27 W 44 at Hamline
11/3
W 58 at Shattuck
11/5
T
0 Ex-Collegiates
11/8
W 18 Grinnell
11/15 W 63 Wisconsin
11/19 L 11 Ex-Collegiates
11/29 W 14 Ex-Collegiates
208
1891 Record: 3-1-1
Coach: Edward “Dad” Moulton (1st)
Date
UM
10/17 L
0 Ex-Collegiates
10/24 W 26 Wisconsin
10/31 T 12 at Grinnell
11/2
W 42 at Iowa
11/14 W 22 Grinnell
102
Opp.
4
12
12
4
14
46
1892 Record: 5-0
Coach: None
Date
UM
10/1
W 18 Ex-Collegiates
10/17 W 14 Michigan
10/22 W 40 Grinnell
10/29 W 32 Wisconsin
11/8
W 16 at Northwestern
122
Opp.
10
6
24
4
12
56
1893 Record: 6-0
Coach: “Wallie” Winter (1st)
Date
UM
10/14 W 12 Kansas
10/21 W 36 Grinnell
10/24 W 10 at Hamline
10/28 W 34 at Michigan
10/30 W 16 at Northwestern
11/11 W 40 Wisconsin
148
Opp.
6
6
6
20
0
0
38
Opp.
0
0
0
13
0
14
6
33
Lost
9
7
35
11
13
78
39
35
12
36
39
57
24
Tied
3
1
6
1
4
7
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
Pct.
.757
.588
.727
.577
.435
.526
.500
.352
.455
.441
.291
.529
.368
All-Time Results
1894 Record: 3-1
Coach: Tom Cochrane Jr. (1st)
UM
Date
10/13 W 10 Grinnell
10/27 W 24 Purdue
11/10 W 40 Beloit
11/17 L 0 at Wisconsin
74
Opp.
2
0
0
6
8
1895 Record: 7-3
Coach: Walt “Pudge” Heffelfinger (1st)
Date
UM
9/29
W 20 Mpls. Central H.S.
10/5
L
4 Grinnell
10/12 W 6 Boat Club
10/19 W 24 Iowa State
10/25 W 10 at Chicago
10/29 L
4 at Purdue
11/2
W 40 Macalester
11/16 W 14 Wisconsin
11/23 L 0 at Michigan (at Detroit)
11/28 W 14 Ex-Collegiates
136
Opp.
0
6
0
0
6
16
0
10
20
0
58
1896 Record: 8-2 (1-2/5th)
Coach: Alexander Jerrems (1st)
Date
UM
9/19
W 34 at South High
9/26
W 50 Mpls. Central H.S.
10/3
W 16 Carleton
10/10 W 12 Grinnell
10/17 W 14 Purdue
10/24 W 18 Iowa State
10/31 W 8 Ex-Collegiates
11/7
L
4 Michigan
11/21 L
0 at Wisconsin
11/28 W 12 at Kansas
168
Opp.
0
0
6
0
0
6
0
6
6
0
24
1897 Record: 4-4 (0-3/T6th)
Coach: Alexander Jerrems (2nd)
Date
UM
9/25
W 22 South High
10/2
W 26 Macalester
10/9
W 48 Carleton
10/16 W 6 Grinnell
10/23 L 10 Iowa State
10/30 L
0 Wisconsin
11/13 L
0 at Michigan
11/25 L
0 at Purdue
112
Opp.
0
0
6
0
12
39
14
6
77
1898 Record: 4-5 (1-2/5th)
Coach: Jack Minds (1st)
Date
UM
10/1
W 32 Carleton
10/5
L
0 Alumni
10/8
W 12 Rush
10/15 L
6 Grinnell
10/22 L
0 Iowa State
10/29 L
0 at Wisconsin
11/5
W 15 North Dakota
11/12 W 17 Northwestern
11/24 L 10 Illinois
92
Opp.
0
5
0
16
6
28
0
6
11
72
1899 Record: 6-3-2 (0-3/T6th)
Coach: John Harrison & William C. Leary (1st)
UM
Date
9/26
W 20 Mpls. Central H.S.
10/3
W 29 Macalester
10/7
W 40 Shattuck
10/14 W 35 Carleton
10/21 W 6 Iowa State
10/28 T
5 Grinnell
11/4
L
5 Northwestern
11/8
W 6 Alumni
11/11 T
5 Beloit
11/18 L
0 Wisconsin
11/25 L
0 at Chicago
151
Opp.
0
0
0
5
0
5
11
5
5
19
29
79
1900 Record: 10-0-2 (3-0-1/1st)
Coach: Henry L. Williams (1st)
Date
UM
9/15
T
0 Central High
W 26 St. Paul Central H.S.
9/22
W 66 Macalester
9/26
W 44 Carleton
9/29
W 27 Iowa State
10/6
10/13 T
6 Chicago
10/20 W 26 Grinnell
10/27 W 34 North Dakota
11/3
W 6 Wisconsin
11/10 W 23 Illinois
11/17 W 21 Northwestern
11/29 W 20 at Nebraska
299
Opp.
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
5
0
0
12
23
1901 Record: 9-1-1 (3-1-0/3rd)
Coach: Henry L. Williams (2nd)
Date
UM
9/21
T
0 Central High
9/21
W 16 St. Paul Central H.S.
9/28
W 35 Carleton
10/5
W 27 Chicago College
10/12 W 19 Nebraska
10/26 W 16 Iowa
11/4
W 28 Haskell
11/9
W 10 North Dakota
11/16 L 0 at Wisconsin
11/23 W 16 at Northwestern
11/28 W 16 at Illinois
183
Opp.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
0
0
18
1902 Record: 9-2-1 (3-1-0/3rd)
Coach: Henry L. Williams (3rd)
Date
UM
9/22
T
0 St. Paul Central H.S.
9/22
W 28 Mpls. Central H.S.
9/27
W 33 Carleton
10/4
W 16 Iowa State
10/7
W 59 Hamline
10/11 W 29 Beloit
10/18 L
0 Nebraska
10/25 W 34 at Iowa
11/1
W 102 Grinnell
11/8
W 17 Illinois
11/15 W 11 Wisconsin
11/27 L
6 at Michigan
335
Opp.
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
5
0
23
34
Att.
10,000
10,000
14,000
2,000
Att.
7,000
3,000
8,000
1,500
12,000
199 | Minnesota Football
All-Time Results
1903 Record: 14-0-1 (3-0-1/T1st)
Co-Big Ten Champions
Coach: Henry L. Williams (4th)
UM
Opp.
Date
9/19
W 21 Mpls. Central H.S.
6
9/19
W 36 St. Paul Central H.S.
0
9/23
W 37 East High School
0
9/26
W 29 Carleton
0
9/30
W 112 Macalester
0
10/3
W 39 Grinnell
0
10/7
W 65 Hamline
0
10/10 W 46 Iowa State
0
10/17 W 75 Iowa
0
10/24 W 46 Beloit
0
10/31 T
6 Michigan
6
W 11 at North Dakota State
0
11/2
W 46 at Lawrence
0
11/7
11/14 W 32 at Illinois
0
11/26 W 17 at Wisconsin
0
618
12
1904 Record: 13-0 (3-0/T1st)
Co-Big Ten Champions
Coach: Henry L. Williams (5th)
UM
Opp.
Date
W 107 Twin Cities Central H.S.
0
9/17
9/24
W 77 South Dakota
0
9/28
W 75 Shattuck
0
10/1
W 65 Carleton
0
10/5
W 47 St. Thomas
0
10/8
W 35 North Dakota
0
10/15 W 32 Iowa State
0
10/22 W 146 Grinnell
0
10/29 W 16 Nebraska
12
11/5
W 69 Lawrence
0
11/12 W 28 Wisconsin
0
11/19 W 17 at Northwestern
0
11/24 W 11 at Iowa
0
725
12
1905 Record: 10-1 (2-1/T2nd)
Coach: Henry L. Williams (6th)
Date
UM
9/23
W 74 Twin