2011 Media Guide

December 13, 2010
For Immediate Release
Hillsdale College’s Phil Doerfler Named
Recipient of the 2010 GLIAC Jack H. McAvoy Award
BAY CITY, Mich. -- Hillsdale College senior offensive lineman Phil Doerfler has been named recipient of the 2010
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Jack H. McAvoy Award as announced by Commissioner Dell
Robinson. The award is presented annually to the GLIAC football player who best combines outstanding character and
leadership on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
A native of Allen Park, Michigan, Doerfler has earned a 3.50
grade point average (4.0 scale) while majoring in biology with a
biochemistry minor. He has been named to the GLIAC All-
Academic football team three times and was a recipient of the
“Scholar-Athlete” Award from the Michigan Chapter of the National
Football Foundation. Doerfler was a recipient of Hillsdale College’s
prestigious “Frank G. Brooks” Award for excellence in undergraduate
research.
On the field, Doerfler was named a team captain for the 2010
season, earning first team All-GLIAC honors this season, after
garnering All-GLIAC second team honors in 2009. Doerfler helped
the Chargers to consecutive NCAA Division II playoff appearances
in 2009 and 2010. Hillsdale posted a 26-10 record in his 36 career
starts.
“Phil embodies the essence of the true meaning of the word
student-athlete,” stated GLIAC Commissioner, Dell Robinson. “He
has definitely exemplified a standard of excellence for leadership,
Jack H. McAvoy Award Winners
2010 Phil Doerfler, Hillsdale
2009 Nick Bellanco, Ashland
2008 Jake Visser, Ferris State
2007 Mark Nicolet, Hillsdale
2006 Mike Klobucher, Ferris State
2005 Matthew Shem, Northern Michigan
2004 Neil Baumgartner, Saginaw Valley State
2003 Josh Sherko, Northern Michigan
Scott Stuible, Northwood
2002 Jason Battershell, Saginaw Valley State
2001 Chris Volz, Indianapolis
2000 Alex Kowalski, Michigan Tech
1999 Mo Harris, Ferris State
1998 Jeff Fox, Grand Valley State
1997 Matt Fishburn, Wayne State
Eric Tree, Michigan Tech
1996 Chris Pulliams, Ferris State
academics and athletics that is unmatched. The award speaks volumes to his hard work and commitment and we will look
at him as one of our leaders of tomorrow.”
Doerfler has been a leader on the Hillsdale campus and in the Hillsdale community. He is a two-winner of the Hillsdale
College football team’s “Urbanick” Award for leadership, scholarship and ability (2009, 2010). Doerfler is an avid
volunteer, helping with the Hillsdale College Science Olympiad, as well as working a variety of charity events though his
fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi, where he serves as his chapters’ Sergeant-at-Arms.
Doerfler becomes the second Hillsdale athlete to win the award, joining Mark Nicolet, who garnered the award in
2007. Ferris State has had the most recipients of the award (4), with Michigan Tech and Saginaw Valley State in second
with two apiece. The Award is named for former Hillsdale College director of athletics and head football coach, Jack
McAvoy, who was instrumental in the founding of the Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference (MIFC), now known
as the GLIAC.
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Table of Contents
Table of contents.................................................................................... 1
Quick Facts............................................................................................. 2
2011 Season Preivew...........................................................................3-4
Head Coach Keith Otterbein................................................................ 5
Coordinators Craig Blanchard and Nate Shreffler............................. 6
Assistant Coaches................................................................................7-8
Athletic Administration........................................................................ 9
Athletic Training Staff....................................................................10-11
Numerical Roster............................................................................12-13
Facilities................................................................................................. 14
Chargers in Pro Football..................................................................... 15
Returning Player Profiles...............................................................16-36
Freshman Player Profiles................................................................37-42
Covering the Chargers........................................................................ 43
2011 Opponents..............................................................................44-46
2011 GLIAC Football Composite Schedule...................................... 47
2010 Charger Statistics...................................................................48-49
2010 All-GLIAC Team......................................................................... 50
2010 GLIAC Standings........................................................................ 51
2010 GLIAC Statistical Leaders.....................................................52-53
2010 Hillsdale College Players of the Week...................................... 54
Final 2010 Polls/All-Americans......................................................... 55
Single-Season Record Holders........................................................... 56
Career Record Holders........................................................................ 57
Hillsdale College Football History................................................58-61
2011-12 Hillsdale College Staff Directory........................................ 62
Traveling to Hillsdale........................................................................... 63
President Dr. Larry P. Arnn................................................................ 64
Media guide credits: Written and designed by Brad Monastiere. Assistance by
student workers Allyson Lloyd and Allison Hetrick. Individual photos by Pete
Mowry. In-game action photos by Pete Mowry, Mark Rogers,
Mary Veldheer and Amanda Bigney. Photos of A.J. Kegg and Drew Berube with
the Cleveland Gladiators courtesy of John Saraya: Working Guy Photo. Photo of
Jared Veldheer (Oakland Raiders) courtesy of Damon Tarver.
The Facilities
The Coaches
The Players
The History
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2011 Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Name of School.................................................................................Hillsdale College
City/Zip......................................................................................... Hillsdale, MI 49242
Enrollment............................................................................................................. 1,350
Nickname.........................................................................................................Chargers
Home Field..............................................................Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium
Capacity.................................................................................................................. 8,500
Affiliation.........................................................................................NCAA Division II
Conference.......................................................................................................... GLIAC
President................................................................................................Dr. Larry Arnn
Alma Mater............................................................................................ Arkansas State
Athletic Director..................................................................................Don Brubacher
Alma Mater............................................................................................. Tabor College
Faculty Representative......................................................................Dr. Mickey Craig
Athletic Department Phone................................................................ (517) 437-7341
Athletic Department Fax.................................................................... (517) 607-3310
Coaching Staff
Head Coach......................................................................................... Keith Otterbein
Email..............................................................................keith.otterbein@hillsdale.edu
Alma Mater/Year................................................................................... Hillsdale/1979
Record at Hillsdale..............................................................................57-45/9 seasons
Career Record.............................................................................. 117-84-3/17 seasons
Office Phone......................................................................................... (517) 607-3138
Offensive Coordinator (O-line)............................................................Nate Shreffler
Defensive Coordinator...................................................................... Craig Blanchard
Linebackers Coach................................................................................... John Lindley
Defensive Line Coach..........................................................................Aaron Shreffler
Receivers Coach...................................................................................Steve Otterbein
Quarterbacks Coach...............................................................................Dan Mettlach
H-backs and Tight Ends Coach................................................................Pat Hornak
Kickers................................................................................................ Dr. John Willson
Director of Football Operations................................................................Pat Hornak
Head Athletic Trainer..........................................................................Lynne Neukom
Sports Information
Assistant Athletic Director/S.I.D.....................................................Brad Monastiere
Office Phone......................................................................................... (517) 607-3172
Office Fax.............................................................................................. (517) 607-3310
Email...........................................................................brad.monastiere@hillsdale.edu
Mailing Address.................................................... 201 Oak St., Hillsdale, MI 49242
Athletic Dept. Website....................................................www.hillsdale.edu/athletics
Team Information
2010 Overall Record.................................................................................................9-3
2010 Conference Record....................................................................................8-2/1st
National ranking............................................ 16th (AFCA), 16th (D2football.com)
Players Returning/Lost.........................................................................................68/26
Offensive Players Returning/Lost.......................................................................36/14
Defensive Players Returning/Lost.......................................................................30/10
Special Teams Players Returning/Lost................................................................... 2/2
Total Starters Returning/Lost................................................................................15/9
Offensive Starters Returning/Lost.......................................................................... 7/4
Defensive Starters Returning/Lost.......................................................................... 6/5
Offensive System........................................................................... Multiple One-Back
Defensive System.......................................................................................................4-3
Top Returning Players
OFFENSE
RB Joe Glendening Jr. East Grand Rapids, Mich.
TE Bren Bergquist Sr. Clarkston, Mich.
OL Reid Meador Sr. Whiteland, Ind.
OL D.J. Loy Jr. Westerville, Ohio
DEFENSE
DL David Bakker Sr. Holland, Mich.
LB Devin Moynihan So. Livonia, Mich.
DB Joe Vear Sr. Hillsdale, Mich.
DB NIck Hixson Sr. Remus, Mich.
2011 Schedule
Sept. 2 at Ferris State 7:30
Sept. 10 vs. Grand Valley State 7:00
Sept. 17 vs. Ashland 7:00
Sept. 24 at Lake Erie College 1:00
Oct. 1 at Saginaw Valley State 7:00
Oct. 8 vs. Ohio Dominican# 2:30
Oct. 15 at Michigan Tech 1:00
Oct. 22 vs. Wayne State 1:30
Oct. 29 vs. Northwood 1:00
Nov. 5 at Findlay 12:00
Nov. 12 at Tiffin 1:30
# - Homecoming
Bold - home game
2010 Results
Sept. 3 Hillsdale 35, Ferris State 17
Sept. 11 Grand Valley State 44, Hillsdale 41
Sept. 18 Hillsdale 27, Ashland 17
Sept. 25 Hillsdale 42, Lake Erie 37
Oct. 2 Hillsdale 35, Saginaw Valley State 21
Oct. 9 Hillsdale 35, Ohio Dominican 10
Oct. 16 Hillsdale 24, Michigan Tech 17
Oct. 23 Wayne State 14, Hillsdale 9
Oct. 30 Hillsdale 35, Northwood 28
Nov. 6 Hillsdale 31, Findlay 3
Nov. 13 Hillsdale 31, Tiffin 24
Nov. 20 St. Cloud State 42, Hillsdale 28*
* - NCAA Division II playoffs
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QB
WR
WR
OL
DL
LB
DB
Key losses from 2010 team
Troy Weatherhead
Andre Holmes
Mike Blanchard
Phil Doerfler
Kam Mueller
Kyle Carson
Cody Henderson
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2011 Season Preview
Season Preview:
Chargers face a
year of transition
in 2011
Hillsdale College football has experienced a renaissance over the past few
seasons, returning to its long-held spot among the elite small college programs
in the country. Now entering his 10th season coaching his alma mater, the
challenge before Keith Otterbein is to keep the Chargers in that perch.
The 2011 season is shaping up to certainly be a challenge for the man affectionately
referred to as “Otter.” After back-to-back NCAA Division II playoff
appearances and a combined record of 19-5 from 2009-2010, the team is faced
with restocking its shelves after losing a good amount of talented players to
graduation, and in some cases, professional football.
“Every college football coach in this country is faced with turnover, and having
to replace guys at key positions every year,” Otterbein said. “In our case this
season, we have to try to replace a quarterback who completed 77 percent of
his passes, an NFL-caliber wide receiver and some veteran guys on the offensive
line. But all that does is open up opportunities for other players who have
waited their turn. Now, let’s see who takes advantage of these opportunities.”
Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the Charger roster for the upcoming
season.
QUARTERBACK
The most uncertain position on the team also happens to be its most visible.
After seven seasons of sustained excellence under signal-callers Mark Nicolet
and Troy Weatherhead, a new man will be taking snaps under center this fall
for Hillsdale College. The thing is, no one knows who that man will be just yet.
Whoever the new starter is, he will be following in the footsteps of two players
who were each named GLIAC Player of the Year.
Senior Matt Bryan (Carrollton, Ohio) and junior Anthony Mifsud (Dearborn,
Mich.)are in a dead heat in the race for the starting spot. Otterbein said
the two performed evenly during spring practice, and both enter fall camp with
an equal shot at earning the starting position.
One impressive newcomer to the quarterback position is Sam Landry (Milford,
Mich.). He joined the program at the start of the winter 2011 semester,
and performed impressively throughout spring practice. Depth should not
be a concern for the team, since 10 players are listed at quarterback on the
roster entering the new season. Seven of those 10 are either true freshmen or
redshirt-freshmen.
RUNNING BACK
Contrasting with the quarterback spot, running back should be the most
recognizable position on the Charger roster entering the new season.
First-Team All-GLIAC tailback Joe Glendening returns for his junior season
after leading the GLIAC in rushing yards as a sophomore. A durable, shifty and
efficient runner, Glendening set a single-season school record with 312 carries
last season. His 1,485 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns make his 2010 season
stand up with some of the best seasons ever turned in by a player at his position
in the program’s history. He enters the 2011 season as the offense’s number
one weapon.
Senior Brad Spencer returns as the primary backup, and does not give defenses
a play off when he carries the ball. A big and tough runner, Spencer
averaged an impressive 4.2 yards per carry last season and gives Hillsdale two
reliable runners out of the backfield.
WIDE RECEIVER
Like the quarterback position, the wide receiver spot is an unknown entering
the 2011 season. The Chargers have enjoyed a run of welcoming back at least
Senior Tyler Sandner (28) is one of several experienced players
returning to the Charger defense in 2011.
one starter with a minimum of two years’ experience in each of the past four
seasons. That will not be the case this year, as the team’s top three wide receivers
last season – Andre Holmes, Mike Blanchard and Evan Jacobson – all departed
due to graduation.
Sophomores Lou Cangelosi (Highland Heights, Ohio) and Andrew Mott
(Paulding, Ohio) are penciled in as the starters entering fall practice. Other
players to watch at this position include redshirt-freshmen Evan Sassack and
Evan Bach. Senior Nick Meinert joins the football program as a wide receiver
after a four-year career on the Charger basketball team. True freshman John
Haley caught 30 touchdown passes in his two varsity seasons at Grand Rapids
Catholic Central High School.
TIGHT END/H-back
The Chargers have enjoyed big-time playmaking from this position over the
past several seasons, and if Bren Bergquist has anything to say about it, that
will not change in 2011.
Bergquist (Davisburg, Mich.) returns for his second season as the starting
tight end, and finished the 2010 campaign with 27 receptions for 225 yards and
two touchdowns. His size, experience and toughness will be valued parts of the
offense this season.
One of the emerging players on the team at the tight end position is redshirtfreshman
Mike Carter (St. Joseph, Mich.). He had a terrific spring, and is one
of the top offensive players in his class. He figures to get plenty of playing time
this fall.
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2011 Season Preview
Tight end Bren Bergquist (above) is one of the key returning players
on offense.
from page 3
Junior Cam White (Grand Rapids, Mich.) was one of the revelations of the
2010 season, becoming a productive member of the offense. He scored four
touchdowns, all in short-yardage rushing situations, and caught 18 passes for
222 yards and three more scores. White is an imposing figure with the ball, a
“power forward” type of player with his power and versatility. He has excellent
leadership potential on the team as well. White and Bergquist team up to give
Hillsdale a solid one-two punch at these positions, using their power and experience
to be essential cogs in the offense.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Two starters return to this unit, and a couple of young prospects are in line to
emerge as big time players at this position this season.
Senior Reid Meador (Whiteland, Ind.) and junior D.J. Loy (Westerville,
Ohio) anchor this unit, and both are coming off strong seasons last year.
Meador is a 6-foot-7 menace at right tackle, while Loy is strong and tough,
and will move over to center after starting the past two seasons at right guard.
Tim Hornak (Muskegon, Mich.), Nick Landry (Milford, Mich.) and Patrick
Ryan (Davison, Mich.) are slated to start at the other three positions on
the line. Redshirt-freshman David Shirey (Santa Clara, Cal.), junior Michael
Kendrick (Park Ridge, Ill.) and Mike Cashin (Independence, Ohio) are among
other players who will compete for a starting spot.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Contrasting with the relative inexperience of the offense, the Charger defense
is full of players who gained valuable experience last season. Nine starters
return among the three primary positions, and the defensive line figures to be
another area of strength this season.
Seniors David Bakker (Holland, Mich.) and Ridge Riebold (Powell, Ohio)
lead the returning players. Bakker is one of Hillsdale College’s finest studentathletes,
having earned one of the first President’s Scholar-Athlete Awards from
the school last spring for his high achievement in the classroom. Bakker led all
players in 2010 with four sacks and 8 ½ tackles for loss, and figures to be the
team’s best pass rusher.
Nathan Bundy (Greenfield, Ind.) and Jimmy Plaskey (Bloomfield Hills,
Mich.) will fill two of the interior defensive line spots. Look for Skyler Davis
(Napoleon, Ohio), Zach Cherocci (Rochester Hills, Mich.), Nick DeMiro
(Oakland Hills, Mich.), Tyler Jenks (Comstock Park, Mich.), Ian Sheldon
(Traverse City, Mich.) and Bryan Siegert (Clare, Mich.) to see time in the
team’s defensive line rotation.
LINEBACKER
The sophomore class dominates the linebacker position, with players like
Devin Moynihan (Livonia, Mich.) and Brett Pasche (Findlay, Ohio) hoping
to turn late-season improvement in 2010 into steady production in 2011. They
are joined by Steven Embry (Clinton, Mich.) to give the Chargers a trio of
sophomore linebackers. Look for fellow sophomores Daniel Gaines (Simpsonville,
SC) and Eric Burke (Indianapolis, Ind.) to see expanded roles this
season as well. Redshirt-freshman Butch Herzog (Brighton, Mich.) is another
player with a winning pedigree on the fast-improvement track at this position.
DEFENSIVE BACK
The secondary may be the strength of the defense, as five players with starterlevel
experience return. Senior co-captain Nick Hixson (Remus, Mich.) has
been one of the steadiest players on the team throughout his career, and registered
a team-high 92 total tackles last season. He typically draws the assignment
of covering the opposing team’s top receiver, while doubling as a kickoff
return specialist. Hixson’s speed and smarts make him one of the better allaround
football players in the GLIAC.
Senior Joe Vear (Hillsdale, Mich.) made his mark from the safety position
last season, showing skills which include, but are not limited to, hard hits, endzone
coverage and ball-hawking. Vear was named the D2football.com’s national
defensive player of the week after a Charger win over Lake Erie last season,
and is firmly entrenched as a big-time player in the secondary.
Junior Ben Karaba (Brunswick, Ohio) returns for his second season as a
starting cornerback, and earned his stripes last year, by improving his cover
and tackling skills throughout the season. The secondary also welcomes back
the services of Nick Galvan (Adrian, Mich.) who missed last season due to
injury. Galvan worked his way into the starting lineup during his freshman
season of 2009, where he showed a nose for the football and playmaking ability
beyond his years. Senior Tyler Sandner (Grand Rapids, Mich.) gives the
Chargers another experienced player in the back line of the defense.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Junior Colin McGreevy (Troy, Mich.) returns in his second season as the
team’s starting place kicker. In his first season, his 67 points were 10th-most by
a kicker in school history. Junior Steve Grant (Royal Oak, Mich.) should also
help out in kickoffs this season.
Senior Andrew Wilburn (Rockford, Mich.) averaged more than 40 yards
per punt in 2010, and will be a three-year starter at the position in 2011. Senior
Tyler Cochran (Westerville, Ohio) will handle the long-snapping duties, while
Hixson returns as the team’s primary kick returner.
OVERVIEW
Hillsdale College football reached new heights in its Division II existence in
the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Last year, the Chargers were ranked as high as No.
6 in the nation and have sent a total of eight players to NFL rookie camps in
the past four years. It’s been a glorious run for the team, and Otterbein and his
staff are determined to make it continue in 2011, even with a younger lineup.
“We have the same expectations for this team as we have with teams in
the past – to represent this school in a first-class manner, to do well in the
classroom and to compete for a conference championship. The goals do not
change,” Otterbein said. “These guys understand what the standard for excellence
is around here, given all of the success we’ve had in the past few years. As
well as we’ve done, as a staff, we aren’t satisfied with that success, and we intend
to build upon that in the new year.”
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Head Coach Keith Otterbein
HEAD
COACH
KEITH
OTTERBEIN
Recruit. Player. Starter. Leading tackler.
Award winner. Alumn. Assistant coach. Rival
coach. Mentor. Head coach. For more than half
of his adult life, Keith Otterbein has filled virtually
every imaginable role for the Hillsdale
College football program.
Now entering his 10th season as the leader
of the Charger program, Otterbein has the
rare combination of peace-of-mind for where
he’s taken the team since he took over, and the
burning desire to keep the Chargers among the
elite programs in the GLIAC.
“It’s been very gratifying to see the success
our program has had over the past four years,”
Otterbein said, referring to the team’s 34-13
record from 2007-2010. “But I also know we
haven’t accomplished everything we want to as
a program. Our staff is more committed than
ever to achieving those goals.”
Including a very successful nine-year run
with Ferris State, Otterbein has established
himself as one of the GLIAC’s winningest
football coaches. On Sept. 5, 2009, he won
his 100th career game, a distinction only one
other current GLIAC head coach has. He also
guided the team to back-to-back NCAA Division
II playoff appearances, the first two in the
program’s history.
Following the 2009 season, Otterbein captured
GLIAC Coach of the Year and Super Region
3 Coach of the Year honors. He was also
recognized with those awards in 1992 and 1994
at Ferris State, firmly entrenching his place as a
dean of football coaches in the GLIAC.
That talent is reflected in the success of recent
graduates, like Mark Nicolet, who won
national (American) football championships
in Sweden and Spain, and Tom Korte, who
was a free-agent signee of the Pittsburgh Steelers
before the 2009 season. Jared Veldheer was
named First-Team All-American following
the 2009 season, and started 11 games for the
NFL’s Oakland Raiders in 2010. In 2011, three
different Chargers earned All-American status,
and Troy Weatherhead became the second
Hillsdale College quarterback in four years to
Chargers head coach Keith Otterbein was named the GLIAC Coach of the Year and the Super Region 3
Coach of the Year in 2009, after leading Hillsdale to a 10-3 record and a Division II playoff spot.
be named GLIAC Player of the Year.
“It’s special for me to come back to the college
I attended, and to be in the position I’m in,” Otterbein
said. “I believe in the mission of Hillsdale
and the education kids will receive when
they come to our school. I also think they’re
going to be part of a pretty good football team
and form great memories while they’re here.”
Otterbein’s relationship with Hillsdale began
when he was recruited out of Southfield-Lathrup
High School by beloved former coach and
athletic director Jack McAvoy. Otterbein played
for the Chargers from 1975-78 and went on to
become the first player in school history to be
named the team’s best linebacker three years
in a row. He also earned the National Football
Foundation Scholar-Athlete award while playing
for Hillsdale.
He didn’t wait long after graduating to get
into the coaching profession. He put in time
as a position coach under Dick Lowry at Hillsdale,
and College Football Hall of Famer Herb
Deromedi at Central Michigan University.
After an apprenticeship under two highly
acclaimed coaches, Otterbein made his mark
by becoming the youngest head college football
coach in the nation when he was hired
by Ferris State University before the 1986 season.
Taking the job at the age of 28, Otterbein
quickly turned the Bulldogs into a national
power, winning 30 of his last 36 games coached
at the school and guiding the team to three Division
II playoff appearances.
Otterbein then got a taste of coaching at the
Division I level, leading the running backs at
Ball State University from 1995-2001. A return
to Hillsdale awaited in December 2001, when
Otterbein was named the program’s sixth head
coach since 1954.
“I am fortunate to work with a staff that has
a great work ethic, sets a great example for our
players, and can recruit to this school,” Otterbein
said. “The work those guys put in the
offseason has been reflected in our won-loss
record over the past three years.”
Keith and his wife Amy have been married
for 30 years. Their oldest son Steve, a 2007 Hillsdale
College graduate, is entering his second
season on the Chargers’ coaching staff. Their
son Brad, a 2011 Hillsdale College graduate,
has entered the coaching field as well, while
daughter Alyssa graduated from Hillsdale College
in May 2009.
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Coaching Staff
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
CRAIG BLANCHARD
Many of the football teams which Craig
Blanchard has been involved during his life have
been rivals of Hillsdale. He serves as the Chargers’
defensive coordinator after spending four
seasons as the team’s defensive backs coach. He
carries the titles of assistant head coach as well
as recruiting coordinator. Blanchard played
his high school ball at nearby Jonesville High
School, where he was named First-Team All-
State in the 1976 season.
From there, Blanchard went on to play at
Grand Valley State University, where he starred
as a tailback and defensive back. Blanchard
netted First Team All-Conference honors for
Grand Valley in 1980, his final two seasons with
the Lakers. He also led the team in interceptions
both seasons. Blanchard’s first college coaching
stint at Hillsdale occurred between 1982
and 1984, when he was the outside linebackers
coach under Dick Lowry. In his first season, his
unit set a school record for interceptions in a
season with 32. Blanchard coached the defensive
backs at Eastern Michigan University in the
1986 season before taking a secondary position
at Saginaw Valley State for six years. Blanchard
earned his bachelor’s degree in 1981 from Grand
Valley State.
Since returning to Hillsdale, Blanchard has
guided the Charger defense to some memorable
games and seasons by the team and its individual
players. After going 11 years without a shutout,
Blanchard’s defense blanked Michigan Tech
(2007) and the University of Indianapolis (2009)
in two of the past three seasons.
Following the 2009 season, defensive lineman
Drew Berube was honored as Second-Team All-
American by the American Football Coaches
Association. Berube was one of several fouryear
players Blanchard coached on defense in
the 2009 season.
He resides in Hillsdale with his wife Melanie
who is a home health nurse at the Hillsdale
Defensive Coordinator Craig Blanchard
Community Health Center. They have four children:
Lauren (26), Kathryn (25), Michael (21)
and Aaron (18). Lauren is a graduate of Adrian
College, while Kathy graduated from the University
of Indianapolis. Both played collegiate
softball. Michael recently completed a four-year
career with the Charger football team as a wide
receiver.
Nate Shreffler is the longest-tenured coach on
the Charger football staff. In 2010, he enters his
second season as the offensive line coach as well
as being the team’s offensive coordinator.
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Nate Shreffler
In February 2010, Nate Shreffler, the longest-tenured coach on the
Charger football staff, was named the team’s new offensive coordinator,
replacing Barry Fagan. Shreffler will retain his role as the program’s
offensive line coach.
It’s not difficult for him to remember what it was like to be a football
player - a Hillsdale College player. Shreffler played for the Chargers
from 1989-1992. He was a part of the last Hillsdale team to win a league
championship, and he hopes he can lead a tough and experienced group
to those lofty heights each season.
“I’ve always seen Hillsdale as a place I want to be, both as a player
and as a coach,” Shreffler said. “I understand what the kids go through
and the demands placed on them. “
Shreffler has spent time coaching the game at many levels. After
receiving his degree in secondary education from Hillsdale, Shreffler
coached junior high football in Glendale, Ariz. before returning to the
college game.
He served two years coaching the offensive line at Olivet College, and one season at the University of
St. Francis in Ft.Wayne, Indiana before returning to his alma mater, where players he’s coached have enjoyed
tremendous success.
In 2003, Shreffler helped guide First Team All-GLIAC lineman Silas Johnson to a spot in the Cactus
Bowl, an all-star game for Division II players. Shreffler also coached 2009 All-American Jared Veldheer
throughout his highly decorated career. Veldheer was the second offensive lineman under Shreffler’s
guidance to play in a postseason game, with his participation in the 2010 Texas vs. The Nation Bowl in
February.
His offensive line also enjoyed a banner season in 2002, when tailback Kevin Clive finished first in the
country in all-purpose yards and third in the nation in rushing. In 2011, offensive lineman Phil Doerfler
earned a host of awards, including First-Team All-GLIAC, the GLIAC Commissioner’s Award, the Jack
McAvoy Award and the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award.
Shreffler and his wife, Jill, reside in Hillsdale with their daughters Emma, Sarah and Grace.
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Coaching Staff
Linebackers
John Lindley
John Lindley enters his seventh
season coaching the Hillsdale College
linebackers. His previous coaching
stops have included Central Michigan
University, Tiffin University, Michigan
Tech University and Eastern Michigan
University.
An enthusiastic and passionate
coach, Lindley hits the practice field
with one standing philosophy: “We will
be the most aggressive linebacking unit
in football.” Under Lindley’s guidance,
linebacker Tom Korte put together an
outstanding four-year career for the
Chargers from 2005-08, and signed with
the defending Super Bowl champion
Pittsburgh Steelers.
Lindley was an assistant coach
at CMU under newly elected College
Football Hall of Famer Herb Deromedi
in 1991 when the Chippewas upset then-
No. 18 ranked Michigan State, 20-3. In
the summer of 2006, Lindley enjoyed one
of the great experiences of his life when
he observed U.S. Marine Corps training
procedures at the base in Quantico, Va.
Defensive Line
Aaron Shreffler
Aaron Shreffler will enter his
fifth season in charge of Hillsdale’s
defensive line in 2011, making
him a part of the same coaching
staff as his older brother Nate.
Aaron Shreffler came to
Hillsdale after spending one
season as the offensive line coach
at Georgia Southern University.
He spent the prior seven seasons
with St. Francis (Ind.) coaching
both the offensive and defensive
lines.
Shreffler played center for
Ohio University from 1992-97,
but was recruited to play for
Hillsdale when he was a prep
standout at Celina (Ohio) High
School. While at Celina, Shreffler
won several individual awards,
including All-Region and All-
Northwest Ohio.
Shreffler lives in Hillsdale
with his wife Molly, and their
daughter Lilly.
Tight ends/H-Backs
Pat Hornak
A popular, veteran member of the
coaching staff, Pat Hornak plays an
important role in the day-to-day running
of the Charger football program.
Pat is entering his fifth season as
the tight ends and H-backs coach, in
addition to his widely ranging duties as
director of football operations.
In his first season of coaching the
H-backs and tight ends in 2007, Pat
played an instrumental role in Hillsdale’s
record-breaking offense. Both of those
positions play critical roles in the diversity
and depth of the Charger offense.
Pat’s responsibilities as DFO include
equipment maintenance and repair
as well as game and practice video
responsibility. Pat joined the Hillsdale
College football program as a player in
2000, and is in his 10th season as part of
the team’s coaching staff.
Pat’s nephew Tim is a sophomore
offensive lineman for the Chargers.
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Coaching Staff
Kickers
Dr. John Willson
Dr. John Willson returns for
his fourth season, and his second
tenure, as the kicking coach for
the Chargers.
Dr. Willson was inducted
into the Hillsdale College Athletic
Hall of Fame in 2005 and has
spent many years as part of the
coaching staff. He also was the
founding coach of the college’s
women’s track and cross country
programs.
Dr. Willson’s athletic legacy
has continued to this day, with his
granddaughter Clara entering her
senior season with the Charger
volleyball team. Granddaughter
Anna became an All-American in
track in the spring of 2010. A third
granddaughter, Gracie, is entering
her sophomore season on the
track team.
Defensive Line
Nick Rulewicz
Joining the staff for the 2011 season is Nick Rulewicz,
who will assist Aaron Shreffler in coaching the team’s
defensive linemen.
He joins the Charger staff after spending the past
11 seasons coaching at Columbia Central High School,
where he seasoned the school’s quarterbacks and was the
assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. He is a
social studies teacher in the Columbia school district. He
played college football at Adrian College.
Rulewicz is a native of nearby Napoleon, Michigan,
where he played his high school football. He and his wife
Trisha live in Napoleon.
Defensive Backs
Scott Campbell
Back for his second tour of duty with the Charger
coaching staff is Scott Campbell. He will assist with the
team’s defensive backs in 2011.
Campbell previously served on the football staff for
one season, in 2007, coaching the team’s wide receivers.
Under his guidance, WR Aaron Waldie set the school’s
single-season record for touchdown receptions with 18
in 2007.
Campbell is the maintenance store manager and
transportation coordinator for Hillsdale College. He and
his wife Kristy have two daughters, Kelsey and Kylie, and
they reside in Jonesville.
Wide Receivers
Steve Otterbein
Steve Otterbein played football
at Hillsdale College for four years. In
February 2010, he came back home.
Otterbein was named the team’s wide
receivers coach, coming on the heels of the
departure of offensive coordinator Barry
Fagan.
Otterbein, the oldest son of Hillsdale
head coach Keith Otterbein, spent three
seasons as a graduate assistant at Eastern
Michigan University after graduating
from Hillsdale. While at EMU, he
worked with the team’s defensive linemen
every day at practice, and assisted with
practice preparation for the program’s
scout team offense and special teams.
He also had extensive behind-the-scenes
responsibilities in all aspects of EMU’s
football program, including working with
the team’s out-of-area recruiting program.
Otterbein earned his degree from
Hillsdale in May 2007, majoring in secondary education and physical education,
along with a minor in math. In April 2010, he received his master’s degree in
sports management from Eastern Michigan.
Otterbein was a two-year starter at safety for the Chargers, and was selected
to the GLIAC All-Academic Team three times.
Quarterbacks
Dan Mettlach
Dan Mettlach joined the Charger football
coaching staff in February 2011, replacing former
coach Mark Nicolet, who left the Hillsdale staff
shortly after the holiday season to pursue a master’s
degree.
Mettlach joins the Chargers after spending
three seasons as the quarterbacks and wide receivers
coach at Northern Michigan University. Most
recently, Mettlach was the Athletic Coordinator at
Dexter High School.
The 2004 GLIAC Player of the Year at
Michigan Tech, Mettlach was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Huskies,
and was a team captain for two years. He was named the team’s most valuable
player twice and led MTU to the 2004 GLIAC regular season championship.
“Working with Coach Otterbein was a huge selling point on my decision to
come to Hillsdale,” Mettlach said. “With the success they’ve had here, and they
run a similar type of offense to what we ran at Michigan Tech and Northern
Michigan.”
Mettlach graduated from Michigan Tech University in 2005 with a degree
in business administration. Dan and his wife Sarah were married in May 2009.
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Athletic Administration
Athletic Director
Don Brubacher
On July 30, 2008, Don Brubacher
was named the fifth athletic director in
the past 54 years at Hillsdale College.
Following the strong character and
tradition established by people like
Jack McAvoy and Dr. Mike Kovalchik
is no small task, but it’s one Brubacher
has fully embraced entering his second
year on the job.
“I’ve been extremely impressed with
the quality of coaches, athletes and staff
we have here at Hillsdale. They have
made this a very easy transition for
me,” Brubacher said. “I not only want
to maintain the great athletic tradition we have here, but to help our
coaches achieve greater success in the future.”
Much success for Charger athletics has already occured during
Brubacher’s three seasons guiding the department. In that time
frame, an incredible 24 different athletes have earned athletic
All-American honors, and the team has won three conference
tournaments and earned four GLIAC South Division titles. He
leads the department with a steady hand, cultivating athletic
achievement while continually raising the standards of academic
excellence and achievement among the student-athletes.
Brubacher knew plenty of success in his nine-year stint as athletic
director at Tabor College, an NAIA school located in Hillsboro,
Kansas. An alumn of the school, Brubacher coached men’s and
women’s basketball at Tabor, as well as men’s and women’s soccer
during a career that saw him spend nearly 30 years on the field of
play. He takes a lot of pride in his classroom teaching experience
as well, and draws many parallels between the experience a college
student has in the classroom compared to that on the athletic field.
“Our national search has produced an individual with an
impressive understanding of the role that athletics plays in the
formation of student character and how character development is
essential to the mission of our institution,” said Hillsdale College
President Dr. Larry Arnn. “In addition, we have found a man with a
long, proven record of success in leading a college athletic program.
Don Brubacher will be a perfect fit here.”
Brubacher’s coaching career saw him earn many Coach of the Year
accolades, and he led his men’s basketball teams to 12 conference
championships. His women’s soccer teams also won a regular
season conference championship, and a postseason tournament
conference title.
Brubacher started his college career at Heston College in Kansas,
where he played soccer. He then moved on to Tabor College and
played soccer and basketball, and was a First-Team All-Conference
selection in basketball before his graduation in 1975.
Associate A.D.
Claudette Charney
Claudette Charney is entering her 10th
season with the Hillsdale College athletic
department, filling the roles of both head
women’s basketball coach and associate
athletic director.
Charney handles all of the NCAA
clearinghouse and compliance issues
for Hillsdale College, in addition to her
coaching duties. She is also the school’s
senior woman administrator.
Charney is Hillsdale College’s all-time
leader in women’s basketball coaching
wins with 154, and three GLIAC South
Division titles in her nine-year tenure.
She also coached Hillsdale’s only two
All-American players, Stephanie Heid in
2002-03, and Katie Cezat, in 2007-08 and 2008-09. Cezat was named
the WBCA Division II Player of the Year in 2009 after averaging 29
points, 16 rebounds, three assists and three blocks per game for Charney’s
27-4 team that season.
She also served as the head coach at Grand Valley State, and is still
the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach at Saginaw Valley
State. Charney and her husband, Dr. Mark Kosciuszko, reside in Hillsdale.
Assistant A.D./SID
Brad Monastiere
Brad Monastiere was hired as the Sports Information Director for
Hillsdale College on June 6, 2005. In the summer of 2011, his title became
Assistant Athletic Director for Media
Relations and Event Management.
His duties include issuing press releases,
updating and maintaining the school’s
athletic website, media relations, and home
game management.
Monastiere has worked as the
tournament host for three GLIAC volleyball
championship tournaments and two NCAA
regional volleyball tournaments. He has
also served as the national director of the
Daktronics All-American program for
volleyball from 2008-10.
In June 2008, he received the Grant-
Burger Media Award from the AVCA, in recognition of his contributions
to the advancement of the sport of volleyball. Only eight such awards went
out to Division II SIDs in the country.
Brad is a 1996 graduate of Central Michigan University, with a degree
in journalism. He’s won several awards for sportswriting at the collegiate
and professional level. Brad and his wife Katie were married in July 2010.
They live in Jackson with their dog Lucy.
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Athletic Training Staff
Head Athletic Trainer
Lynne Neukom
Lynne Neukom is entering her third full athletic year as Hillsdale
College’s Head Athletic Trainer in
2011-12. She served in that role on an
interim basis in 2008-09.
A lifelong resident of Hillsdale
County, Neukom graduated from
Hillsdale High School in 1987, and
enrolled in Hillsdale College that fall.
She graduated in 1991 with a degree
in Health and Physical Education.
She worked as a graduate assistant
for longtime head athletic trainer
Paul Beachler, and went on to earn a
master’s degree in health education –
with an emphasis in athletic training –
from Western Michigan University in 1993.
Her husband, Jake is a physical therapist and a certified athletic
trainer working for the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He
regularly assists with the care of the athletes. Their children are
Hannah (10), Jacob (8), and Keturah (6). They reside in Hillsdale.
Assistant Athletic
Trainer Amy Evans
Amy Evans joined the Hillsdale College athletic training staff on a fulltime
basis in August 2010. This marks Amy’s
second tour of duty with the Chargers.
Evans joins head athletic trainer Lynne
Neukom and assistant athletic trainer
Gus Hemingway to make up the Charger
athletic training staff.
Evans previously served on the Charger
athletic training staff during the 2007-08
school year as part of the college’s fellowship
program with the Hillsdale Community
Health Center.
After that year, Evans worked as a athletic
training graduate assistant at West Virginia
University, working primarily with the
school’s volleyball and rowing teams. She
also earned her master’s degree in athletic
training from WVU in the spring of 2010.
Evansh is a native of Hillsdale, having graduated from Hillsdale High
School in 2003. She went on to Albion College, where she played for two
seasons for the Britons’ women’s basketball team, while working with the
school’s athletic training staff for four years. She earned her bachelor’s
degree in athletic training from Albion College in 2007. Amy and Dan
Evans were married in June of 2011.
Assistant Athletic
Trainer Gus Hemingway
In 2011-12, Gus Hemingway will be entering his fourthyear working
in the Hillsdale College Athletic Training
department. In June 2009, he officially was
given the title of Assistant Athletic Trainer.
Hemingway came to Hillsdale through
the school’s fellowship program with the
Hillsdale Community Health Center. He’s
also performed athletic training duties
at several area high schools, including
Pittsford, Camden-Frontier and Jonesville.
Hemingway has extensive experience
in the athletic training field at the college
level, having worked with several teams at
Eastern Michigan University. He was part
of the training staff for the school’s football
and women’s track and field teams. .
A 1998 graduate of Waterford Kettering
High School, Hemingway interned at the Athletic Training Room at the
Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Murray, Utah from January through
April of 2008. He worked with many varieties of athletes, from cyclists
to members of the USA Rugby team. He also gained experience working
with area residents of Murray through the organization’s rehabilitation
program.
Hemingway and his wife Jessica reside in Hillsdale.
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Athletic Training
TRAINING ROOM PICTURES
COMING SOON
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Numerical Roster
# NAME POS. YR. HT. WT. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
1 Joe Vear DB Sr. 6-4 205 Hillsdale, Mich. Hillsdale
1 Nick Chapel WR Fr. 5-10 170 Fort Wayne, Ind. Bishop Luers
2 Steve Brohl QB Jr. 6-2 213 Almont, Mich. Almont
3 Lou Cangelosi WR So. 5-9 175 Highland Heights, Ohio Gilmour Academy
4 Matt Eltringham K RS-Fr. 6-2 232 Loveland, Ohio Loveland
5 Kelvin Williams DB RS-Fr. 6-0 178 Lansing, Mich. Sexton
6 Nick Galvan DB So. 5-11 192 Adrian, Mich. Adrian
7 David Bakker DL Sr. 6-3 250 Holland, Mich. West Ottawa
7 John Haley WR Fr. 6-3 184 Grand Rapids, Mich. G.R. Catholic Central
8 Isaac Spence TB So. 6-1 213 Loveland, Ohio Loveland
9 Brett Miller WR RS-Fr. 5-11 174 Scottsdale, Arz. Christian Academy
10 Gabe Starkey QB RS-Fr. 6-0 211 South Whitley, Ind. Whitko
11 Andrew Mott WR So. 6-0 183 Paulding, Ohio Paulding
12 Maytt Bryan QB Sr. 6-5 213 Carrollton, Ohio Carrollton
12 C.J. Mifsud QB Fr. 6-3 176 Dearborn, Mich. Dearborn
13 Greg Silm WR Jr. 6-1 189 St. Johns, Mich. St. Johns
13 Thomas Krueger QB/DB Fr. 5-9 173 South Bend, Ind. Marian
14 Matt Payne DB So. 6-0 193 St. Charles, Ill. St. Charles
15 Anthony Mifsud QB Jr. 6-4 217 Dearborn, Mich. Dearborn
15 David Horton QB Fr. 6-0 163 Suttons Bay, Mich. Suttons Bay
16 Drew Collins QB RS-Fr. 5-10 178 Adrian, Mich. Adrian
17 Nick Hixson DB Sr. 6-1 184 Remus, Mich. Chippewa Hills
17 Jacob Richter QB Fr. 6-2 216 Louisville, Ky. Christian Academy
18 Andrew Wilburn P Sr. 6-1 192 Rockford, Mich. Rockford
18 Tim Moinet DB Fr. 6-2 181 St. Johns, Mich. St. Johns
19 Sam Landry QB So. 6-1 205 Milford, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
20 Jesse Norris WR Sr. 6-3 209 Lima, Ohio Shawnee
20 Wade Wood TB Fr. 5-11 198 Goodrich, Mich. Goodrich
21 Kyle Burns TB RS-Fr. 5-10 194 Battle Creek, Mich. Maple Valley
22 Casey Clow TB So. 5-8 212 Jonesville, Mich. Jonesville
22 Andrew Weaver DB So. 5-10 165 Plymouth, Mich. Ply. Christian Academy
23 Cam White H-back Jr. 6-2 236 Grand Rapids, Mich. Forest Hills Central
24 Zach Meyer TB RS-Fr. 5-7 161 Ishpeming, Mich. Ishpeming
26 Ben Karaba DB Jr. 5-11 184 Brunswick, Ohio Brunswick
27 Garet Lee LB RS-Fr. 6-0 204 Osseo, Mich. Pittsford
28 Tyler Sandner DB Sr. 6-0 199 Grand Rapids, Mich. G.R. Catholic Central
28 Petey Gillis TB Fr. 5-9 186 South Bend, Ind. St. Joseph’s
29 Colin Remtema LB Fr. 6-0 190 Rockford, Mich. Rockford
30 Brad Spencer TB Sr. 5-11 199 Maumee, Ohio Maumee
30 Daniel Pittman DB Fr. 5-11 174 Grand Rapids, Mich. West Catholic
31 Steven Harding DB So. 6-0 195 Livonia, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
32 Joe Glendening TB Jr. 5-10 188 East Grand Rapids, Mich. East Grand Rapids
33 Will Danko DB Jr. 5-8 163 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Birmingham Brother Rice
34 Nick Meinert WR Sr. 6-2 185 Toledo, Ohio St. Francis
34 Vincent Cook LB Fr. 5-11 200 Lansing, Mich. Grand Ledge
35 Justin D'Agostino LB Fr. 5-11 214 Livonia, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
36 Caleb Sundblad DB Fr. 5-11 185 Caro, Mich. Caro
37 Alex Koski TB RS-Fr. 5-8 186 Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Grosse Pointe South
38 Alex Chludzinski DB RS-Fr. 6-1 185 White Lake, Mich. Int’l Academy West
39 Aric Geerlings DB Sr. 6-0 218 Norton Shores, Mich. East Kentwood
39 Cooper Dunlap DB Fr. 5-7 165 St. Louis, Mo. Westminster Christian
40 Brett Pasche LB So. 6-2 223 Findlay, Ohio Liberty Benton
41 Ridge Riebold DL Sr. 6-0 225 Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty
41 Kyle Johnson LB Fr. 6-0 198 Dayton, Ohio Carroll
42 Butch Herzog LB RS-Fr. 6-0 213 Brighton, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
43 Daniel Gaines LB So. 6-2 218 Simpsonville, SC Hillcrest
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Numerical Roster
# NAME POS. YR. HT. WT. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
44 Alex Fogt H-back Fr. 6-0 220 Anna, Ohio Anna
45 Steven Embry LB So. 6-1 220 Clinton, Mich. Clinton
46 Devin Moynihan LB So. 5-10 220 Livonia, Mich. Churchill
47 Eric Burke LB So. 6-2 218 Indianapolis, Ind. Heritage Christian
48 Daniel Vandergriff H-back Fr. 6-2 225 Fort Wayne, Ind. Homestead
49 Ian Sheldon DL RS-Fr. 6-5 226 Traverse City, Mich. St. Francis
50 Trent Kramer OL So. 6-1 268 Zeeland, Mich. Hudsonville
51 Nathan Bundy DL So. 6-2 269 Greenfield, Ind. Mt. Vernon
52 Justice Karmie OL Fr. 6-3 254 Uniontown, Ohio Lake
53 D.J. Loy OL Jr. 6-4 289 Westerville, Ohio Westerville Central
55 Jimmie Plaskey DL Jr. 6-4 275 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Birmingham Brother Rice
56 Logan Nabozny DL RS-Fr. 6-1 223 Warren, Mich. Bishop Foley
57 Skyler Davis DL So. 6-2 237 Napoleon, Ohio Napoleon
58 Michael Kendrick OL Jr. 6-0 275 Park Ridge, Ill. Maine Township South
59 Brian Vear LB RS-Fr. 6-3 195 Hillsdale, Mich. Hillsdale
60 Aaron Price DL Fr. 6-4 234 Newark, Ohio Newark Catholic
61 Robert Pfeiffer OL Fr. 6-4 270 Sylvania, Ohio St. Francis De Sales
62 Ryon Wiska OL Sr. 6-1 270 Redford, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
63 Joe Snyder DL RS-Fr. 6-0 236 South Lyon, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
64 Patrick Ryan OL So. 6-5 283 Davison, Mich. Davison
65 Nick Landry OL So. 6-3 286 Milford, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
67 Tim Hornak OL So. 6-5 260 Muskegon, Mich. Muskegon Catholic Central
69 Curtis Smith DL Fr. 6-3 238 Holland, Mich. West Ottawa
70 Roger Stewart DL Fr. 6-4 290 Sturgis, Mich. White Pigeon
71 Craig Lewellyn OL Fr. 6-6 256 Louisville, Ky. Christian Academy
73 Reid Meador OL Sr. 6-7 302 Whiteland, Ind. Whiteland Community
74 Justen Gange OL Sr. 6-3 301 Pontiac, Mich. Notre Dame Prep
75 Zach Cherocci DL So. 6-1 255 Rochester Hills, Mich. Birmingham Brother Rice
76 Matthew VanOpstall OL Fr. 6-6 220 Jenison, Mich. Jenison
77 Mike Cashin OL So. 6-8 285 Independence, Ohio Independence
78 Nick Demiro DL RS-Fr. 6-2 268 Oakland Hills, Mich. Rochester Adams
79 David Shirey OL RS-Fr. 6-4 271 Santa Clara, Cali. The King's Academy
80 Mike Carter TE RS-Fr. 6-2 228 St. Joseph, Mich. St. Joseph
81 Evan Sassack WR RS-Fr. 6-5 212 Washington, Mich. Notre Dame Prep
82 Trevor Tidswell WR Fr. 6-0 170 Spring Lake, Mich. Spring Lake
83 Evan Bach WR RS-Fr. 5-11 185 Canal Fulton, Ohio Northwest
84 Bren Bergquist TE Sr. 6-5 233 Davisburg, Mich. Clarkston
85 Kegan Smith TE Fr. 6-3 213 Gladwin, Mich. Gladwin
86 Bryan Siegert DL RS-Fr. 6-2 254 Clare, Mich. Clare
87 Noah Hiser WR Fr. 6-2 175 Dexter, Mich. Dexter
88 Tyler Cochran TE Sr. 6-3 248 Westerville, Ohio Westerville
89 Eric Johnson WR Fr. 6-1 234 Reno, Nev. Galena
90 David Galginaitis DL Fr. 6-1 234 Colgate, Wisc. Germantown
91 Ben Jones TE So. 6-3 233 Muskegon, Mich. Muskegon Catholic Central
92 Colin McGreevy K Jr. 6-2 184 Royal Oak, Mich. Royal Oak
93 Tyler Jenks DL RS-Fr. 6-1 259 Comstock Park, Mich. Comstock Park
94 Bryan Raycraft WR RS-Fr. 6-2 185 Brighton, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
95 Mitch Carpenter-Thompson H-back Fr. 5-10 241 Lake City, Mich. Lake City
96 Paul Wendt PK Fr. 5-8 160 Fremont, Ohio St. Joseph Catholic Central
98 Steve Grant K Jr. 6-1 211 Royal Oak, Mich. Royal Oak
99 Scott Hough LB RS-Fr. 6-2 229 Jackson, Mich. Lumen Christi
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Facilities
Re-named after the legendary head coach, Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium is situated on
the east end of campus, and seats approximately 8,500 fans. Hillsdale College football teams
have been playing on this same spot of earth for more than 60 years. The stadium has recently
undergone several significant upgrades. New ProGrass artifical surface was installed before the
2005 season, and banners and press box lettering were added before the 2006 season.
One of the longest-running projects in the program’s history came to fruition in January 2007,
when the refurbished locker room was in place and ready for use. The area is now known as the
Frank “Muddy” Waters/Joseph M. Vijuk Locker Room, named in honor of the former coach
and former All-American player, whose generous donation helped finish off the gorgeous locker
room.
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Chargers in Pro Football
Starting clockwise from upper left: Jared Veldheer, ‘10, started
11 games at left tackle for the Oakland Raiders in 2010. Drew
Berube, ‘10, taking a snap at defensive end for the AFL1 Cleveland
Gladiators. A.J. Kegg, ‘10, is also a wide receiver for the
Gladiators. Tom Korte, ‘09, switched from his Charger position
of linebacker to become a running back for the Milan Seaman
of the Italian professional football league.
Chargers who have signed with
NFL teams since 2008:
Mark Nicolet - 2008 Detroit Lions
Tom Korte - 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers
Jared Veldheer - 2010 Oakland Raiders
Mark Petro - 2010 New York Jets
A.J. Kegg - 2010 Cleveland Browns
Drew Berube - 2010 Green Bay Packers
Troy Weatherhead - 2011 Cleveland Browns
Andre Holmes - 2011 Minnesota Vikings
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Player Profiles
Joe
1
Vear
Class:
Sr.
Position: DB
Height: 6-4
Weight: 205
Hometown:
Hillsdale, MI
High School:
Hillsdale
2010: Enjoyed an outstanding season, getting
named the D2football.com’s Division II
national defensive player of the week on Sept. 27…Earned the honor
after a 16-tackle performance against Lake Erie…Had a blocked punt,
an interception in the end zone, and a fumble return for touchdown in
the win over the Storm…Was the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week
that week as well…Finished the season second on the team with 78 total
tackles…Racked up 11 tackles in win over Saginaw Valley State Oct.
2…Had 3 ½ tackles-for-loss during the season…Started all 12 games at
defensive back…Had six pass break-ups during the season to lead the
team, including two in tight win over Tiffin Nov. 13…Named honorable
mention All-GLIAC…Earned the team’s Big Stick award twice and was
the team’s E.P.E.P. award winner once…Also earned team accolades on
defense and special teams, and was a One Play Warrior…Member of the
GLIAC All-Academic Team....2009: Earned the team’s Big Stick award
after the win over Grand Valley State Oct. 10…Started all 13 games and
tied for the team lead with 78 total tackles…Had 10 or more tackles in
four of the last six games, including a season-high 11 at Northern Michigan
Oct. 17…Had five or more tackles in a game nine times… 2008:
Played in all 11 games, gaining valuable experience in the secondary...
Recorded 15 total tackles, with five solo stops...Will have a chance to
start in 2009...2007: Named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the
Week on Nov. 6...Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Helped
lead the Hillsdale High School Hornets to a 12-1 record in 2006 and
an appearance in the state semifinals...Prep teammate of current fellow
Chargers Mike Blanchard and Nate English...One of the top offensive
weapons on a high-scoring team...Also played on the 2007 Hornets
baseball team that won the Division III state championship...Born April
10, 1989...Parents are Rick and Marie.
Charger football fact: Frank
“Muddy” Waters Stadium was
named and dedicated in 1973,
the year the beloved
former coach left Hillsdale.
Steve
2
Brohl
Class:
Jr.
Position: QB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 213
Hometown:
Almont, MI
High School:
Almont
2010: Backup quarterback who saw action in one game, the seasonopening
win over Ferris State...Transferred to Hillsdale from Malone
University, located in Canton, Ohio...Played quarterback for the
Pioneers for two seasons, and was named his team’s Player of the Week
after the opening game in 2009...Played prep football at Almont High
School, leading his team to a combined record of 18-3 in his junior
and senior seasons...Named league and team MVP and was First-Team
All-League in high school...Also earned a varsity letter in golf...Born
Nov. 9, 1990...Parents are Jim and Karen.
Lou
3
Cangelosi
Class:
SO
Position: WR
Height: 5-9
Weight: 175
Hometown:
Highland Hts, oh
High School:
Gilmour Academy
Class: Soph.
Position: QB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210
Hometown:
Almont, MI
High School:
Almont
2010: Figures to play a much bigger role in the offense in 2011…
Penciled in as a starting wide receiver…Played in six games last
year...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Topnotch
two-way player on a very successful Gilmour Academy prep
football team near Cleveland...Earned four varsity letters in football,
as well as three each in indoor and outdoor track...Had a total of 11
interceptions in his career on defense, while netting more than 1,400
receiving yards and 12 touchdowns as a wide receiver in his final two
seasons...Team went 28-7 in his final three seasons on the varsity
team...Named All-Ohio twice, All-District twice and was the team
leader in receiving yards his last two seasons...In track, set school
records in the 4x200 relay, 4x400 sprint medley relay and distance
medley relay races...Was regional champion and state runner-up in
several track events through his career...Born March 25, 1990...Parents
are Jerry and Sue.
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Player Profiles
Matt
4
Eltringham
Class: RS-FR.
Position:
K
Height: 6-2
Weight: 232
Hometown:
Loveland, OH
High School:
Loveland
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Second-Team
All-Conference kicker and punter for Loveland High School, located
in Cincinnati…Went 30-for-33 in extra-point attempts and averaged
38 yards per punt in 2009…Special Teams co-MVP…Earned letters in
football, soccer and track…Member of the National Honor Society…
Born June 24, 1991…Parents are David and Susan.
Kelvin
5
Williams
Class: RS-FR.
Position: DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 178
Hometown:
Lansing, MI
High School:
Sexton
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Big-play wide
receiver for one of the best prep football teams in Lansing during his
prep career, but will switch to defensive back with the Chargers…Team
was 28-10-1 during his career and was crowned conference and city
champions each year…Named Academic All-Conference in 2008 and
2009 and was First-Team All-Conference and All-Area as a senior…
Also lettered in track…Born Dec. 21, 1991…Mother is Carolyn
Shepherd.
Nick
6
Galvan
Class:
So.
Position: DB
Height: 5-11
Weight: 192
Hometown:
Adrian, MI
High School:
Adrian
2010: Missed season due to injury, but is expected to return in 2011
to become a prime player in the secondary...Was a sprinter on the
Charger outdoor track team in the spring...2009: One of three true
freshman to earn regular playing time, and emerged as a starter in the
secondary in the second half of the season…Is quick to the ball and
has great instincts…Shared team Freshman of the Year honors with OG
D.J. Loy…Led the team with three interceptions on the season, getting
one for a season-high 16 yard return in playoff win at Minnesota State-
Mankato…Had a 43-yard fumble return in road win vs. Northern
Michigan…Named the team’s defensive player of the week after the
win at NMU…Also named the special teams player of the week and
earned the E.P.E.P award Nov. 14……Fourth on the team with 69 total
tackles… High School: Three-year starter at an excellent prep program
at Adrian High School...Helped lead team to 21 wins in his three varsity
seasons...Named All-Area, honorable mention All-State and was a
team captain...Had 60 tackles and five interceptions, along with five
touchdowns as a senior...Born March 15, 1991...Parents are Richard
Galvan and Amy Howland.
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Player Profiles
David
7
Bakker
Class:
sr.
Position: DL
Height: 6-3
Weight: 250
Hometown:
Holland, MI
High School:
West Ottawa
2010: Fast, smart and athletic defensive end
who enters his second season starting at
that position in 2011…Started all 12 games,
leading the team with 8 ½ tackles for loss
and four sacks…Had all four of his sacks in
the first five games of the season…Had two
tackles for loss in win at Northwood Oct.
30…Had season-high four solo tackles in
playoff game at St. Cloud State Nov. 20…
The team’s E.P.E.P. award winner after the
homecoming win over Findlay Nov. 6…
One of the best student-athletes on the Hillsdale campus…Was
named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team…Earned the
President’s Scholar-Athlete Award from the college in its first year of
existence…A two-time GLIAC All-Academic selection...2009: One
of the finest student-athletes on the team…Has an overall grade point
average of 3.9 and was named Academic All-GLIAC…Will move
from linebacker to defensive end for the 2010 season…Second on the
team with 10 tackles-for-loss, and contributed to the defense in nearly
every way…Broke up three passes, had 2 ½ sacks, one interception,
three quarterback hurries and one fumble recovery…2008: One of
several emerging young players on defense who will play a greater
role on the field in 2009...Played in all 11 games in 2008, picking up 16
total tackles...Had a sack for an eight-yard loss in a Sept. 13 win over
Northwood...2007: Named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the
Week after Week 4...Redshirted as a freshman...High School: Team
captain in 2006 and First-Team All-Conference selection...Named
Academic All-State in 2005...Led the Panthers to OK Red Conference
title in 2006...President of the National Honor Society from 2005-
2007...Born Nov. 2, 1988...Parents are Mitch and Christine.
Charger football fact: A total of four
coaches: Dwight Harwood, Muddy
Waters, Dick Lowry and Keith
Otterbein, have coached 63 of the
119 seasons in program history.
Isaac
8
Spence
Class:
so.
Position: tb
Height: 6-1
Weight: 213
Hometown:
Loveland, OH
High School:
Loveland
2010: Played in four games during the season as a reserve tailback…
Had four carries for five yards...High School: Rushed for 465 yards and
seven touchdowns as Loveland High School’s running back in 2009…
Named First-Team All-League as a senior…Played basketball and
lacrosse for the Tigers…Born June 21, 1992…Parents are Phillip and
Minda.
Brett
9
Miller
Class:
rs-fr
Position: WR
Height: 5-11
Weight: 174
Hometown:
Scottsdale, Az.
High School:
Christian Academy
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: All-around
offensive playmaker during his days at Scottsdale Christian in
Arizona…Generated 979 yards rushing and receiving with 12 total
touchdowns as a senior in 2009…Team was 8-3 in his junior and senior
seasons…Cleared 6-feet-2 inches in the high jump and ran the 100
meter dash in 11.55 seconds while competing for the track team…State
high jump champion in 2009 and ranks second in school history in
career receiving yards…Team’s offensive player of the year in 2008 and
was named First-Team All-State in 2009…Football team won regional
titles in 2007 and 2009…Played his high school football for former
Grand Valley State quarterback Jeff Fox…Born Oct. 19, 1991…Parents
are Scott and Leslie.
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Player Profiles
Gabe
10
Starkey
Class:
rs-fr
Position: QB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 223
Hometown:
S. Whitley, IN
High School:
Whitko
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Passed for more
than 3,000 yards in three years as the starting quarterback at Whitko
High School…Holds four school records: most career passing yards,
completions in a game, a career and a season…Honorable mention 2A
All-State as a senior…First-Team All-Conference and named an all star
by the Indiana Football Coaches Association…President of the school’s
student council in 2009-10 and served as vice president in 2008-09…
Two-year member of the National Honor Society…Born April 3,
1992…Parents are Tony and Lori.
Andrew
11
Mott
Class:
so
Position: WR
Height: 6-0
Weight: 183
Hometown:
Paulding, OH
High School:
Paulding
2010: Played in 11 games as a backup wide receiver in 2010, but is
in position to start entering the 2011 campaign…Caught two passes
for 22 yards in win over Tiffin Nov. 13…Each reception covered 11
yards...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman... High School: Dynamic
athlete who could challenge for playing time at wide receiver this
season…Named First-Team All-Northwest Ohio and was tabbed as the
area’s best wide receiver by the Van Wert Voice…Had 40 catches for 648
yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior, leading Paulding High School to
a five-game improvement in won-loss record…Also averaged 26 yards
per punt return…Had 12 receiving touchdowns combined in 2006
and 2007…Named Second-Team All-State in football, and helped set
a school record in the 4x200 relay as part of the school’s track team…A
member of the National Honor Society and the concert choir…Born
April 27, 1990…Parents are Mike and Joanie.
Matt
12
Bryan
Class:
sr.
Position: QB
Height: 6-5
Weight: 213
Hometown:
Carrollton, OH
High School:
Carrollton
2010: Will compete for the starting quarterback position this fall…
Played in two games in 2010, home wins over Ferris State and Tiffin…
Had a career-long 12-yard run versus the Dragons on Nov. 13...2009:
Was a backup quarterback for the Chargers, playing in three games…
Named Academic All-GLIAC…Threw first career touchdown pass
in win at Ferris State Oct. 31… 2008: Saw his first collegiate action,
playing in three games...Big, tall passer with strong arm who is part of a
deep and talented group of quarterbacks...Completed both of his passes
for 23 yards in the season opener vs. St. Joseph’s...2007: Redshirted as
a true freshman... High School: Holds nine school records in various
passing categories...team captain and named to the Times- Reporter
East/West All-Star Game...Offensive MVP as a senior...Accumulated
more than 3,500 passing yards in his career...President of the National
Honor Society...Born Jan. 12, 1989...Parents are Michael and Lori.
Greg
13
Silm
Class:
jr.
Position: WR
Height: 6-1
Weight: 189
Hometown:
St. Johns, MI
High School:
St. Johns
2010: Played in two games during the season...2009: Played one game
in the 2009 season, the home finale vs. Tiffin…Named the team’s
scout team offensive player of the week Oct. 5… 2008: Redshirted as
a true freshman…High School: Key offensive player for two seasons
for the Red Wings…Passed for 1,879 yards and 20 touchdowns in his
two seasons as a starting quarterback, and ran for nearly 500 yards...
Named his team’s offensive player of the year twice and served as team
captain…Named most improved player and rookie of the year in
2006…Academic All-State selection and was named First-Team All-
Conference…Born July 9, 1989…Parents are Eric and Maureen.
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Player Profiles
Matt
14
Payne
Class:
so
Position: DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 193
Hometown:
St. Charles, IL
High School:
St. Charles
2010: One of few true freshmen to see playing time last season, earning
his spot on special teams…Played in 10 games, recording six total
tackles…Had solo stops in back-to-back games versus Ashland and
Lake Erie...High School: Helped lead the Fighting Saints of St. Charles
High School to a conference title in 2009…Team went 15-6 in his two
seasons as a starter on the varsity…Born Aug. 12, 1992…Parents are
John and Donna.
Drew
16
Collins
Class:
rs-fr
Position: QB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 178
Hometown:
Adrian, MI
High School:
Adrian
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Latest in a long
line of impact players to come to Hillsdale College from Adrian High
School…Threw for more than 3,500 yards in three seasons as the
Maples’ starting quarterback…Passed for 36 touchdowns and had 29
rushing TDs in his career…Team went 10-2 in 2009 and was league
and conference champs…Named the Lenawee County Offensive Player
of the Year as a senior and was First-Team All-Conference and All-
County…Member of the Key Club as a senior…Born Oct. 30, 1991…
Parents are Richard and Kristy.
Charger football fact: The 1982
Chargers are the only team in
school history to produce an
undefeated regular
season since 1957.
Anthony
15
Mifsud
Class:
jr.
Position: qb
Height: 6-4
Weight: 217
Hometown:
Dearborn, MI
High School:
Dearborn
2010: A starting wide receiver for the team
in 2010, but is set to make the move back to
quarterback in 2011…Will compete for the
starting signal-caller position…Originally
recruited to Hillsdale as a QB, but made
the transition to wide receiver last year
with some very good results…Caught 10
passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns,
one of those scores coming in the game at
Grand Valley State Sept. 11…Also scored a
touchdown in the 31-3 homecoming win
over Findlay Nov. 6…Member of the GLIAC
All-Academic Team...2009: Saw action in
five games…Caught one pass for 14 yards in
win over Tiffin Nov. 7, and could see time at wide receiver this season…
Completed his first collegiate pass in that same game…Named the
scout team’s offensive player of the week Sept. 21…President of the
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity… 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…
High School: The Detroit News Dream Team quarterback in 2007…Set
six single-season school records in 2007…Named an MHSAA Scholar-
Athlete…First-Team All-State captain selection by the Detroit Free
Press…Named team MVP and the City of Dearborn Player of the Year
in 2007…Passed for a total of 44 touchdowns and had 20 rushing TDs
during his career…Parents are alumns of Hillsdale College…Born July
29, 1989…Parents are David and Coryn.
Charger football fact: Eight
sets of brothers have played
for Hillsdale over the past five
seasons: the Bakkers, the
Vears, the Otterbeins, the
Chapels, the Sandners, the
Guricas, the Landrys and the
Mifsuds.
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Player Profiles
Nick
17
Hixson
Class:
sr.
Position: DB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 184
Hometown:
Remus, MI
High School:
Chippewa Hills
2010: Earned a reputation as one of the
GLIAC’s best all-around football players
during the 2010 season…Was a team cocaptain
and Second-Team All-GLIAC
selection…Starting defensive back and led
team with 92 total tackles…Had four pass
break-ups and three interceptions during
the season…Had three double-digit tackle
games, versus Ohio Dominican, Findlay
and St. Cloud State…Also serves as team’s
primary kick returner, averaging 21 yards
per return…Tied for fourth in the GLIAC
with 27 kickoff returns and was sixth in kick
return yardage (570 yards)…Recorded nine
solo tackles in playoff game at St. Cloud
State…Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team…Named the team’s
defensive player of the week four times, earned the E.P.E.P. Award and
was one of the team’s One-Play Warriors…Named the Special Teams
player of the week after the Grand Valley State game Sept. 11…Named
the team’s Defensive Back of the Year...2009: A team co-captain in
2010…Named Second-Team All-GLIAC in 2009, enjoying a spectacular
season at defensive back…The GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week
after making 14 total tackles in 27-24 win over Grand Valley State Oct.
10…Named the team’s defensive player of the week four times and was
a One-Play Warrior…Averaged 23 yards per kick return, with a seasonbest
151 return yards in loss at Findlay Oct. 3…Third on team with 76
total tackles, and had two interceptions and three tackles-for-loss…An
Academic All-GLIAC selection for second straight year… 2008: Earned
consistent playing time in the secondary...Played in all 11 games in
2008, recording 13 solo tackles and 13 tackle assists...2007: Redshirted
as a true freshman...High School: Earned 12 varsity letters in football,
basketball and track...Holds school records for career all-purpose yards
(3,342) and career scoring (203)...His 14 touchdowns as a senior are
also a school record...First-Team All-Conference as a senior...Born Jan.
15, 1989...Parents are Christopher and Karen.
Charger football fact: The team
has won 8 straight homecoming
games, coming against 7
different opponents.
Andrew
18
Wilburn
Class:
sr
Position:
P
Height: 6-1
Weight: 192
Hometown:
Rockford, MI
High School:
Rockford
2010: Entering his third season as the team’s starting punter…Averaged
an impressive 40.4 yards per punt in 2010 and set a school record with
an 81-yard boot in the Sept. 25 win over Lake Erie…That was his only
punt of that game…Punted as many as four times in a game just once,
Oct. 16 versus Michigan Tech…Had a 58-yard punt in regular season
finale against Tiffin…Named the team’s special teams player of the week
after Oct. 23 game at Wayne State…Earned the team’s E.P.E.P award
after the win over Lake Erie...2009: Played in three games in 2009 as
the punter…Will start at that position in 2010…Averaged 42.5 yards
per punt, with a season-long of 55 against Michigan Tech Sept. 5…
2008: Started the first five games as the team’s punter before suffering
a season-ending injury...Put together an outstanding punting average
of 40.8 yards per punt...Booted a 62-yard punt in the season opener
vs. St. Joseph’s, one of the 10 longest punts in school history...High
School: Helped lead Rockford High School to state championships in
Jesse
20
Norris
Class:
sr
Position: WR
Height: 6-3
Weight: 209
Hometown:
Lima, OH
High School:
Shawnee
2010: Tough, versatile player who sees snaps on offense as well as on
some of the team’s special teams units…Recorded six total tackles in
2010 while seeing action in eight games...2009: Played four games in
the team’s rotation of H-backs…Caught his first career touchdown, an
18-yard play, in the win over Ferris State Oct. 31… 2008: Saw action
in two games, vs. St. Joseph’s and Northwood...2007: Redshirted as a
true freshman...Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week Oct.
7...Will switch positions from linebacker to H-back for 2008...High
School: Four-time All-League player for the Indians of Shawnee High
School...Caught 113 passes for more than 1,600 yards throughout his
prolific career...Led team to 23 wins in his final three seasons...Football
team was conference champions twice...Helped set state record in
4x200 relay...Led track team to state championship in 2006...Born Sept.
26, 1988...Parents are Charles and Sarah.
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Player Profiles
Kyle
21
Burns
Class:
rs-fr
Position: tb
Height: 5-10
Weight: 194
Hometown:
Battle Creek, MI
High School:
Maple Valley
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Earned a total of
eight varsity letters for the Lions at Maple Valley High School, including
three seasons on the football team...Excellent two-way player for the
team, generating a total of 1,298 rushing yards and 207 tackles in his
three-year career...Scored seven touchdowns combined in 2008 and
2009...Twice named First-Team All-Conference, and as a senior, was
All-County and All-Area while being named team MVP...Earned the
U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Award...Born July 28,
1991...Parents are Marlowe and Suzanne.
Casey
22
Clow
Class:
so
Position: tB
Height: 5-8
Weight: 212
Hometown:
Jonesville, MI
High School:
Jonesville
2010: Played in two games as a backup running back, getting four carries
for four yards...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School:
Highly productive and decorated athlete from nearby Jonesville High
School...Named the Comets’ Most Putstanding offensive player in 2008,
and earned Big 8 Conference All-Academic honors...Also participated
in track, wrestling and baseball at Jonesville...Also played Midget level
hockey and won state championships with his teams...Member of the
National Honor Society for four years...Born Oct. 26, 1990...Parents are
Todd and Diane.
Cam
23
White
Class:
jr
Position: HB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 236
Hometown:
Grand Rapids, MI
High School:
F.H. Central
2010: Became an impact player on offense
during the season, providing strength and
toughness from the H-back spot…Caught 18
passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns,
while rushing for one more score during
the season…Hauled in three touchdown
receptions in 35-28 win at Northwood
Oct. 30 and was named the team’s offensive
player of the week for that performance…
Caught five passes for 92 yards against the
Timberwolves…Is also an excellent, hardhitting
blocker…Earned the team’s Big Stick
award following the playoff game at St. Cloud State…The team’s special
teams player of the week after the Oct. 9 win at Ohio Dominican...2009:
One of the emerging players on offense…Excelled at H-back in the
second half of the season, and should see time at wide receiver as well
in 2010…Played in 12 games, catching six passes for 108 yards…Had
a 68-yard reception in home win over Tiffin Nov. 7…Made 11 total
tackles on special teams…One of the team’s One-Play Warriors… 2008:
Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Earned six varsity letters
at Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central High School…Caught a total of 56
passes for 770 yards and 11 touchdowns during his two seasons on the
varsity team…Named honorable mention All-Conference in football,
as well as honorable mention All-State…Named honorable mention
All-Conference twice in baseball…Born July 15, 1990…Parents are
Michael and Tammy.
Charger football fact: In 1968,
Hillsdale College students
voted to change the nickname
of the school’s sports teams to
“Chargers” from “Dales.” It
ended the oft-asked rhetorical
question: “What’s a Dale?”
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Player Profiles
Zach
24
Meyer
Class: rs-fr.
Position: tb
Height: 5-7
Weight: 161
Hometown:
Ishpeming, MI
High School:
Ishpeming
2010: Redshirted as a freshman...High School: Helped lead Ishpeming
High School to a 10-3 record and a district championship in 2009…
Earned four varsity letters in football, wrestling and track…Two-time
All-State selection in track and was a regional qualifier in wrestling in
the 152-lb. weight class…Member of the National Honor Society for
two years and was a part of the school’s student council in 2009 and
2010…Born Sept. 8, 1991…Parents are Ronald and Sara.
Garet
27
Lee
Class: rs-fr.
Position: lb
Height: 6-0
Weight: 204
Hometown:
Osseo, MI
High School:
Pittsford
2010: Redshirted as a freshman...High School: The only member of the
2010 Charger football recruiting class to come from Hillsdale County…
Played for coach Bob Clement at Pittsford High School…Named the
Wildcats’ team MVP in 2009, and led the team to a record of 22-10
in his three seasons on the varsity team…All-County quarterback,
defensive back and punter, and also earned honorable mention All-
State accolades…Averaged nearly 10 yards per carry and 15 yards
per pass as a senior, and recorded 10 tackles per gam…Born April 22,
1992…Parents are Jason and Sharon.
Ben
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Karaba
Class:
jr
Position: DB
Height: 5-11
Weight: 184
Hometown:
Brunswick, OH
High School:
Brunswick
2010: Moved into the starting lineup at
cornerback, and turned in an excellent
season…Started all 12 games, finishing with
30 solo tackles and 42 total tackles…Led Chargers with five pass breakups…Had
interceptions in two of the first three games of the season,
versus Ferris State and at Ashland…Broke up two passes, including one
in the end zone, in seven-point win at Northwood Oct. 30…Named
the team’s defensive player of the week following the first game of the
season…Also earned the E.P.E.P. award...2009: Played in one game
in 2009, the home opener vs. Michigan Tech… 2008: Redshirted as
a true freshman…High School: Highly productive wide receiver at
Brunswick High School in Ohio…Caught 63 passes for 1,142 yards and
10 touchdowns in leading the Blue Devils to a 13-1 season in 2007…
Named Ohio All-State as a senior, as well as All-District, All-Northwest
Ohio Conference and the team’s most valuable defensive player…Born
Aug. 10, 1990…Parents are James and Kathy.
Tyler
28
Sandner
Class:
Sr.
Position: DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 199
Hometown:
Grand Rapids, MI
High School:
Catholic Central
2010: Stepped into a starting defensive back role in 2010…Returned an
interception 23 yards in game at Grand Valley State Sept. 11…Picked
up 15 total tackles on the season, getting a season-high three on two
occasions…Named the team’s special teams player of the week Nov. 6
following the win over Findlay…Member of the GLIAC All-Academic
Team...2009: Saw action in eight games and will compete for a starting
position in the secondary…A marketing major and was named to the
GLIAC All-Academic Team…Made 14 tackles on the season, with a
season high of four in a road win vs. Ashland Sept. 26… 2008: Played
in three games...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School:
Named offensive MVP for Cougars team that finished second in the
state in 2005...All-City in 2006...Team won back-to-back conference
titles in his last two season...Member of peer ministry...Older brother
Shawn played for the Chargers from 2002-05...Born Sept. 6, 1988...
Parents are Mike and Vonnie.
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Player Profiles
Brad
30
Spencer
Class:
sr
Position: tb
Height: 5-11
Weight: 199
Hometown:
Maumee, OH
High School:
Maumee
2010: Tough, elusive and effective running back, who averaged an
impressive 4.2 yards per carry in 2010…Set career-highs with 17 carries
for 65 yards, and five receptions for 25 yards, in team’s Division II
playoff game at St. Cloud State Nov. 20…Had 143 of his 196 rushing
yards in the season’s final three games…Had six kick returns for 212
yards (20.2 avg.) during the season…Earned the team’s E.P.E.P. honor
following the game at Wayne State Oct. 23...2009: Had carries in nine
of the 12 games he played in, rushing for a season-high of 21 yaards vs.
Tiffin…Scored a TD in that game as well… 2008: Scored a touchdown
in collegiate debut vs. St. Joseph’s Aug. 30...Rushed the ball seven times
for 38 yards in that games...Played in three games total, averaging 5.4
yards per carry...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School:
Named All-League three times at Maumee High School...Piled up more
than 800 combined receiving and rushing yards as a senior...Born Nov.
21, 1988...Parents are Bill Spencer and Cindy Mercer.
Steve
31
Harding
Class:
Jr.
Position: DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Hometown:
Livonia, MI
High School:
Catholic central
2010: Became a more active and productive player as the season went
along...Finished with 30 total tackles, 22 of them coming in the final
four games of the season...Recorded a career-high six solo stops in the
team’s playoff game at St. Cloud State Nov. 20...2009: Saw action in
the first five games of the season as a true freshman…Finished with
six total tackle...High School: Highly decorated player for one of the
most successful prep programs in Metro Detroit, playing for coach Tom
Mach at Detroit Catholic Central…Had more than 40 tackles as a junior
and a senior, with two interceptions as a senior…Offensively, had 20
catches for 325 yards and five touchdowns for the Shamrocks…Named
All-Catholic, First-Team All-Area, Team MVP and All-Metro North as
a senior…Also earned All-Area accolades in baseball and basketball…
Member of the National Honor Society…Born Oct. 25, 1991…Parents
are Dave and Jan.
Joe
32
Glendening
Class:
jr
Position: tb
Height: 5-10
Weight: 188
Hometown:
E. Gr. Rapids, MI
High School:
East Grand Rapids
2010: Honorable mention All-American
running back, who led the conference in
rushing in his first season as a starter…
Set single-season school record with
312 carries…Ran for 1,485 yards and 15
touchdowns, both tops in the GLIAC…
Named First-Team All-GLIAC…Needs just
56 rushing yards to crack the school’s career top 10 rushing leaders
list…Ran for a career-high 224 yards, and three touchdowns, in game
at #1 Grand Valley State on Sept. 11…Had 42 rushing attempts, secondmost
in a game in school history, in 35-28 win at Northwood Oct. 30…
Had eight 100-yard rushing games and six multi-touchdown games...
Had nine touchdowns in a four-week span, all wins, between Sept. 18
and Oct. 16…Had 20 receptions for 171 yards during the season…
Had five games of 150 or more rushing yards…Racked up the thirdmost
rushing yards in one season in school history...2009: Slated to
become the Chargers’ starting running back in 2010…Made big impact
on offense and special teams as a true freshman, finishing second on
the team in rushing yards (166), while playing on most special teams
units…Named the GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week Nov. 2 after
blocking a punt and scoring a touchdown in 59-14 romp over Ferris
State Oct. 31…Rushed for a career-high 43 yards against the Bulldogs
and had a rushing touchdown in that game…Made 14 total tackles
on special teams…Named the team’s special teams player of the week
after the 27-24 win over Grand Valley State Oct. 10…High School:
All-time leading rusher at East Grand Rapids High School, rushing
for 2,580 yards and 40 touchdowns as a senior in 2008…Led team to
2008 Division 3 state championship…Nicknamed “Joe the Show”…A
finalist for the Michigan High School Male Athlete of the Year…Brother
Luke plays hockey at the University of Michigan…Named to the All-
State Dream Team by the Detroit Free Press…Named Medium School
Second-Team All-American by MaxPreps.com…Named the Gatorade
Michigan Football Player of the Year…Born March 25, 1991…Parents
are Tom and Leslie.
Charger football fact: The team
has outscored its opponents
215-40 in the last five seasonopening
games.
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Player Profiles
Will
33
Danko
Class:
Jr.
Position: DB
Height: 5-8
Weight: 163
Hometown:
Bl. Hills, MI
High School:
Brother Rice
2010: Speedy defensive back who will compete for a starting position
this season…Played in seven games in 2010, with three solo tackles…
Has earned GLIAC All-Academic honors and owns one of the highest
grade point averages on the team…Also a sprinter on the school’s
indoor and outdoor track teams...2009: Played in 12 games, getting
three solo tackles…A member of the GLIAC All-Academic Team…
2008: One of the team’s most improved players through the season
and spring ball...Played in five games last season...2007: Redshirted
as a true freshman...Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week
Sept. 30...High School: Helped lead Brother Rice Warriors to 23-3
record in his two seasons on varsity...Member of the 2005 Division I
state champions...Team won 2006 Catholic League title...Finished with
65 career tackles, four interceptions and two blocked punts...Broke two
track school records...Born Oct. 5, 1989...Parents are Daniel and Vicky.
Alex
37
Koski
Class:
rs-fr
Position: tb
Height: 5-8
Weight: 186
Hometown:
Grosse Pointe, MI
High School:
South
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Rushed for
1,515 yards and 15 touchdowns during two-year varsity career at
Grosse Pointe South…Averaged five yards per carry and 14 yards per
reception…Named the MVP of the MAC Blue Conference in 2009…
Named the Second-Team All-Metro running back by The Detroit
News…Led Blue Devils to conference title as a senior…Also racked up
417 kickoff return yards and 295 punt return yards in his career…Team
captain and offensive MVP…Also played varsity baseball…Born Feb. 2,
1992…Parents are Conrad and Loraine.
Alex
38
Chludzinski
Class: rs-fr.
Position: DB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
Hometown:
White Lake, MI
High School:
Int’l Academy West
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: A first-team All-
League player for the Lakeland High School Eagles…Also earned
All-Area honors from several newspapers and was an Academic All-
League selection as a senior in 2009…Earned four varsity letters in
football, three in track and one in lacrosse…A member of the school’s
student government from 2008-10…Born March 13, 1992…Parents are
Lawrence and Teresa.
Aric
39
Geerlings
Class:
sr
Position: lb
Height: 6-0
Weight: 218
Hometown:
Norton Shores, MI
High School:
East Kentwood
2010: Versatile player who sees time at the H-back position and is an
active member of several special teams units…Earned One-Play Warrior
status for the second year in a row…One of the top student-athletes
on the team, and was named to the GLIAC Academic Excellence
Team...2009: Saw action in nine games…Season highlight was a fumble
recovery off a kickoff in the win over Grand Valley State…That play was
key in Hillsdale’s momentum-swinging second quarter, when it took
the lead on the Lakers…Finished with 11 total tackles on the season…
Member of the GLIAC All-Academic Team… 2008: Did not see action...2007:
Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Team MVP
for the Falcons of East Kentwood High School as a senior...Academic
All-State and Second-Team All- Conference...Two-time team captain...
Scored 20 total touchdowns in high school, passing, rushing and on
kick returns...Played hockey for four years and earned two letters in
track...Born Aug. 30, 1988...Parents are Todd and Sally.
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Player Profiles
Brett
40
Pasche
Class:
so.
Position: LB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 223
Hometown:
Findlay, OH
High School:
Liberty Benton
2010: Saw his first significant playing time during the 2010 season,
and responded with 20 total tackles in nine games…Had five tackle
assists versus Lake Erie on Sept. 25, and had four total tackles in three
other games…Will be one of the team’s emerging players at linebacker
in 2011…Recovered a fumble in game at Wayne State Oct. 23...High
School: Multi-talented player for a powerful program at Liberty Benton
High School…First-Team All-Conference quarterback and linebacker
as a senior…Threw for 2,035 yards and accounted for 29 touchdowns
in his senior season…Had 189 tackles and seven sacks in leading team
to 14-1 record and state runner-up spot in 2008…Team was twice a
regional champion…Named the Division IV Ohio Defensive Player
of the Year in 2009…Sset school records for tackles in a season and
touchdowns in a game…Born Sept. 10, 1992…Parents are Tom and
Sue.
Ridge
41
Riebold
Class:
sr
Position: DL
Height: 6-0
Weight: 225
Hometown:
Powell, OH
High School:
Olentangy
2010: Moved to the defensive line from linebacker in 2010, and became
one of the team’s most consistent players at that position…Started all
12 games and finished with 41 total tackles…Had a career-high eight
total stops in win over Saginaw Valley State on Oct. 2…Had a sack and
forced fumble in homecoming win over Findlay Nov. 6…Had a tackle
in every game of the season…Member of the GLIAC All-Academic
Team…One of the team’s One Play Warriors...2009: Played in nine
games, registering 13 total tackles, with six solo stops… 2008: Played
in nine games, picking up nine total tackles...Had four stops vs. St.
Joseph’s...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Two-time
First-Team All-Ohio selection at line-backer...Named District Player
of the Year and was First-Team All-County and All-Conference...
Finished career with 339 tackles on defense and 2,313 rushing yards on
offense, with 26 touchdowns... Nominee for the Wendy’s High School
Heisman...Born Jan. 10, 1989...Parents are Richard and Vicki.
Butch
42
Herzog
Class:
rs-fr
Position: LB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 213
Hometown:
Brighton, MI
High School:
Det. Catholic Cen.
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Team captain of
the 2009 Division I state champions in Michigan, Detroit Catholic
Central…Second-Team All-County and First Team All-Catholic
League, First-Team All-Metro and All-Area…Recorded 153 total
tackles in 2008 and 2009 combined…Also earned letters in track and
lacrosse…Involved in the Habitat for Humanity program and gave time
to the Salvation Army…Served in the school as a freshman mentor and
was part of Catholic Central’s Honor Guard…Born May 12, 1992…
Parents are Albert and Judy.
Daniel
43
Gaines
Class:
so.
Position: lb
Height: 6-2
Weight: 218
Hometown:
Simpsonville, SC
High School:
Hillcrest
2010: One of the young, emerging players on defense…Had eight total
tackles in eight games played in 2010…Had three tackle assists versus
Grand Valley State and Northwood…The team’s special teams player
of the week following win over Northwood Nov. 30…Named to the
GLIAC All-Academic Team...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman...
High School: Four-time varsity letterwinner in football at Hillcrest
High School…Named one of the top 100 prospects in South Carolina…
Two-time team MVP and a First-Team All-Region selection…Also
earned All-Academic honors as a senior…Played varsity lacrosse for
two years…Born Feb. 1, 1991…Parents are Bryan and Bobbi.
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Player Profiles
Steven
45
Embry
Class:
so
Position: LB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220
Hometown:
Clinton, MI
High School:
Clinton
2010: Received his first significant playing time at linebacker, seeing
action in all 12 games…Showed excellent consistency, picking up at
least one tackle in every game of the season…Had season-high of four
tackles at Ashland Sept. 18 and versus Tiffin Nov. 13…Picked up his
first career sack at Wayne State Oct. 23…Named to the GLIAC All-
Academic Team...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School:
Earned a total of 10 varsity letters in his career, spanning football,
basketball and track…Clinton High School was 11 games over .500
during his three-year career…Team captain as a senior, and was named
the team’s best Special Teams player three times…Picked up honorable
mention All-State honors from the AP and the Detroit Free Press…
Named First-Team All-Lenawee County twice and earned the Team
Punisher Award as a senior…Also a member of the National Honor
Society…Born March 11, 1991…Parents are Dale and Cindy.
Devin
46
Moynihan
Class:
so
Position: LB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 220
Hometown:
Livonia, MI
High School:
Churchill
2010: Improving linebacker enjoyed a breakout game in 35-28 win at
Northwood Oct. 30…Had a team-high 14 total tackles in the game and
was named the team’s E.P.E.P. award winner for that performance…
Played in 10 games during the season and had 51 total tackles…Picked
up 2 ½ tackles for loss…Made seven solo stops in playoff game at St.
Cloud State Nov. 20...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman...High
School: School record-holder for career tackles at Livonia Churchill…
Named his conference’s Defensive Player of the Year and made the list
of Michigan Prep’s Top 200 players for 2008…First-Team All-WLAA
and All-Area twice each…Named First-Team All-Metro West by
The Detroit News…Had 145 tackles in nine games during the 2008
season…Team captain and was an MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award…
Also earned varsity letters in wrestling and baseball…Born Jan. 18,
1991…Parents are Vincent and Carol.
Eric
47
Burke
Class:
so
Position: LB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 218
Hometown:
Indianapolis, IN
High School:
Hert. Christian
2010: Young linebacker who will compete for a starting spot in 2011…
Saw action in seven games last year, finishing with nine total tackles
(six solo)…Had three solo stops on week 1 win over Ferris State…
Recorded a 10-yard tackle-for-loss in victory at Ohio Dominican Oct.
9…Member of the GLIAC All-Academic Team...2009: Redshirted as a
true freshman...High School: Named All-State as part of an outstanding
football program at Heritage Christian High School in Indianapolis,
Indiana...Team was state champions in 2008 after finishing second in
the state in 2007...Born April 24, 1990...Parents are Brent and Teri.
Ian
49
Sheldon
Class: rs-fr.
Position: DL
Height: 6-5
Weight: 226
Hometown:
Traverse City, MI
High School:
St. Francis
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Defensive back for
the 2009 state champions from Traverse City St. Francis…Helped lead
Gladiators to a combined record of 40-2 in his last three seasons…
Had four catches for 107 yards and three touchdowns while recording
18 tackles and 6.5 sacks…Had five sacks in 2008…Twice named First-
Team All-Conference and Academic All-State as a basketball player…
Served as a retreat leader and as part of the Father Fred Foundation…
Member of the National Honor Society…Born July 1, 1991…Parents
are Daniel and Kathleen.
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Player Profiles
Trent
50
Kramer
Class:
so
Position: OL
Height: 6-1
Weight: 268
Hometown:
Zeeland, MI
High School:
Hudsonville
2010: Played in the season-opener versus Ferris State Sept. 3…Named
the scout team offensive player of the week after the Lake Erie win Sept.
25...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Earned nine
varsity letters in career, including four in football…Helped lead team
to state championship game in 2005, when it finished 11-3…Team was
conference champs three times during his career…Named First-Team
All-Conference in 2008…Very active in the community, with multiple
years served on the Student Council, National Honor Society, Peer
Listening and as a student ambassador…Born April 15, 1991…Parents
are Bruce and Susie.
Nathan
51
Bundy
Class:
so.
Position: DL
Height: 6-2
Weight: 269
Hometown:
Greenfield, IN
High School:
Mt. Vernon
2010: One of the fast-improving players on the defensive side of the
ball…Saw action in all 12 games as a key part of the defensive line
rotation…Picked up 24 total tackles, two sacks and four tackles-forloss…Had
his best game in win at Northwood Oct. 30, with 1 ½ sacks
and four total tackles…Was named one of the One Play Warriors...2009:
Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Helped lead Mt. Vernon
High School to a sectional championship during his career…Was named
team captain as a senior, and was Academic All-State, All-Indy East as
well as All-County and All-Conference…Also earned varsity letters in
basketball and track…Member of the Student Council, National Honor
Society, the Spanish Club and the Best Buddies organization…Born
Dec. 4, 1990…Parents are Marc and Charmi.
D.J.
53
Loy
Class:
jr
Position: OL
Height: 6-4
Weight: 289
Hometown:
Westerville, OH
High School:
Central
2010: Started all 12 games at guard…One of the most improved linemen
on the team and will be an anchor of the offense in 2011...2009:
Named the team’s co-Freshman of the Year…Worked his way into a
starting offensive line spot, and is likely to be a starting guard in 2010…
2008: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Powerful lineman
at Westerville Central High School…His blocking helped two of his
team’s running backs rush for more than 1,300 yards in 2007…Led team
to conference title in 2006…Named Second-Team All- Conference and
Second-Team All- District…Set school records in shot put and discus
throw as part of track team…Also a member of the school’s orchestra
for four years…Born May 2, 1990…Parents are Dan and Sandy.
Jimmie
55
Plaskey
Class:
jr
Position: DL
Height: 6-4
Weight: 275
Hometown:
Bl. Hills, MI
High School:
Brother Rice
2010: Rock-solid defensive lineman who is an integral part of the team’s
deep rotation at that position…Played in 11 of the team’s 12 games,
and had eight total tackles…Picked up his first sack against Lake Erie
Sept. 25...2009: Played in eight games as a backup defensive tackle…
Made five total tackles during the season, and had one sack in the
Chargers’ win over Ashland Sept. 26… 2008: Redshirted as a true
freshman…High School: Key player at Birmingham Brother Rice
High School under legendary coach Al Fracassa…Had 42 tackles and
three sacks from his defensive end position in 2007…Team won state
championship in 2005, and was Catholic League champs three years
in a row…Named honorable mention All-Catholic League in 2007 and
was honorable mention All- District…Born Dec. 6, 1989…Parents are
Jim and Melissa.
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Player Profiles
Logan
56
Nabozny
Class:
rs-fs.
Position: DL
Height: 6-1
Weight: 223
Hometown:
Warren, MI
High School:
Bishop Foley
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Team captain in
football and wrestling for the Ventures at Madison Heights Bishop
Foley…A two-time Academic All-State player, helped lead team to state
playoffs twice during his career…A regional qualifier in wrestling…
Earned a total of 12 varsity letters, in football, wrestling and track…
Team was Catholic League champs in 2006…Born August 8, 1993…
Parents are David and Julianne.
Skyler
57
Davis
Class:
so
Position: DL
Height: 6-2
Weight: 237
Hometown:
Napoleon, OH
High School:
Napoleon
2010: Worked his way into the defensive line rotation as a true
freshman, and made a strong impact on that unit…Finished with four
total tackles in 12 games played, and had one tackle-for-loss (8 yards)
in big win over Michigan Tech Oct. 16...High School: First-Team All-
Conference lineman for the Wildcats at Napoleon High School…Led
team to 10-2 record in 2009 and was the regional runner-ups…Second-
Team All-Ohio as a senior…Played basketball, football and ran track
at NHS…Also a member of the school’s debate team…Born Jan. 21,
1992…Parents are Bryan and Julie.
Michael
58
Kendrick
Class:
jr
Position: OL
Height: 6-0
Weight: 275
Hometown:
Park Ridge, il
High School:
Maine Twp. South
2010: Played in four games, three of them at home, as a backup offensive
lineman...2009: Saw action in three games, all coming at home…Will
compete for playing time along the offensive line this season… 2008:
Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Two-year varsity starter
on very successful prep team at Maine South High School in Park Ridge,
Ill….Led the Hawks to 18-5 record during his two seasons on varsity,
including back-to-back conference titles…Named All- Conference and
a Scholar-Athlete…Played in the Illinois Coaches Association All-Star
Game…Born Feb. 16, 1990…Parents are Jeffrey and Peggy.
Brian
59
Vear
Class:
rs-fr
Position: LB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195
Hometown:
Hillsdale, MI
High School:
Hillsdale
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Younger brother of
junior Joe Vear...Also played at Hillsdale High School, under head coach
Marc Lemerand...Named All-Conference in wrestling as a senior...Is the
fourth member of his family to play sports for the Chargers, joining
brother Joe, father Rick (1979-82) and uncles Mike Vear (1983-86) and
Kevin Vear (1984-87)...Member of ther National Honor Society and the
student council as a senior...Born April 20, 1992...Parents are Rick and
Marie.
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Player Profiles
Ryon
62
Wiska
Class:
sr
Position: OL
Height: 6-1
Weight: 270
Hometown:
Northville, MI
High School:
Catholic Central
2010: Missed the season due to injury, but is expected to return and
contribute to the offensive line in 2011...2009: Played in eight games and
was a part-time starter at offensive guard in 2009…Majoring in biology
and was selected to the GLIAC All-Academic Team…Has served as
president of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity… 2008: Will compete for a
starting position on the offensive line in 2009...Played in three games as
a redshirt-freshman...Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team...2007:
Redshirted as a true freshman...Named Offensive Scout Team Player
of the Week on Sept. 23...High School: Team captain and All-Catholic
selection under legendary coach Tom Mach at Detroit Catholic
Central...Honorable mention Academic All-State...Winner of the
AP Scholar Award...Winner of the Catholic Central Coach’s Award...
Student Council Treasurer and French Club vice president... Father Jeff
is a former NFL player...Born May 3, 1989...Parents are Jeff and Kim.
Joe
63
Snyder
Class:
rs-fr
Position: DL
Height: 6-0
Weight: 236
Hometown:
South Lyon, MI
High School:
Catholic Central
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Recorded 8.5 sacks
for the state champions from Detroit Catholic Central in 2009…Also
had 53 tackles and was named All-State, All-County and All-Catholic
during his career…Also participated in lacrosse and was a shot put
athlete in track…Three-year member of the National Honor Society…
Born March 2, 1992…Parents are Jonathan and Yvonne.
Patrick
64
Ryan
Class:
so
Position: OL
Height: 6-5
Weight: 283
Hometown:
Davison, MI
High School:
Davison
2010: Played in the season-opener versus Ferris State Sept. 3...2009:
Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Played football and
lacrosse for four years at Davison High School…Team qualified for
the state playoffs in his last two seasons with the Cardinals…Named
Academic All-Conference, All-Conference and All-Area in football…
Team won conference, district and regional championships during
his career…Relatives John P. Bowe and Dorothy Bohley also attended
Hillsdale College…Born Oct. 10, 1991...Parents are Mark and Karen.
Nick
65
Landry
Class:
so.
Position: OL
Height: 6-3
Weight: 286
Hometown:
milford, MI
High School:
Catholic Central
2010: Did not see game action...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman...
High School: High school teammate of fellow incoming freshman
Steven Harding at Detroit Catholic Central…Named team captain as a
senior…Also played basketball and ran track…Member of the Student
Council all four years of high school career…Born Nov. 3, 1990…
Parents are Patrick and Cindy.
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Player Profiles
Tim
67
Hornak
Class:
so
Position: OL
Height: 6-5
Weight: 260
Hometown:
Muskegon, MI
High School:
Catholic Central
2010: Saw action in six games, but figures to play a larger role in the
offense in 2011…Slated as one of the team’s starting offensive linemen
entering preseason practice...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman...
High School: Nephew of Hillsdale College H-backs and tight ends
coach Pat Hornak…Helped lead Crusaders to state championship in
2006 and 2008…Team was undefeated in his senior season…Compiled
70 tackles and six sacks in 2008 while playing defensive end…Also
started at right tackle on offense…Named All-State by the Detroit News
and Detroit Free Perss in 2008…Played varsity basketball for three
seasons…Participated on a mission trip top aid victims of Hurricane
Katrina in 2008…Born Dec. 13, 1990…Parents are Michael and Tina.
Justen
74
Gange
Class:
sr
Position: OL
Height: 6-3
Weight: 301
Hometown:
Pontiac, MI
High School:
Notre Dame Prep
2010: Played in the season-opening win over Ferris State...2009: Saw
action in one game in 2009 after battling an assortment of injuries…
Will compete for playing time at offensive line… 2008: Did not see
game action...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Twotime
leterwinner and All-Catholic League performer at Notre Dame
Prep...Team won its division three times...Born Feb. 11, 1989...Parents
are Daniel and Renee.
Reid
73
Meador
Class:
sr
Position: OL
Height: 6-7
Weight: 300
Hometown:
Whiteland, IN
High School:
Whiteland Comm.
2010: One of the top tackles in the GLIAC,
and is entering his third season as a starter…
Named honorable mention All-GLIAC
following the 2010 campaign…Started all 12
games at right tackle…Member of the GLIAC
All-Academic Team...2009: Mainstay at right
tackle, entering his third season as the starter
at that position…Started all 13 games at
that position in 2009…Tallest player on the
team and has improved in all aspects of his
game since his freshman season…Member
of the GLIAC All-Academic Team… 2008:
A present and future anchor on the offensive line...Played in eight
games and was named the team’s Offensive Freshman of the Year...Is
penciled in to start at right tackle in 2009...2007: Redshirted as a true
freshman...Named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week Sept. 9...
High School: Two-year starter and three time letterwinner for the
Warriors of Whiteland Community High School...Named All-County...
Also a two-year starter on school’s basketball team...Part of the Indiana
Student Leadership Conference in 2006...Born Dec. 28, 1988...Parents
are Joe and Kathy.
Charger football fact: From
1997-2006, Hillsdale
College had three All-
American players. From 2007-
10, the program has produced
six All-Americans: Mark
Nicolet, Drew Berube, Jared
Veldheer, Andre Holmes,
Troy Weatherhead and
Joe Glendening.
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Player Profiles
Zach
75
Cherocci
Class:
so
Position: dl
Height: 6-1
Weight: 255
Hometown:
Rochester Hills, MI
High School:
Brother Rice
2010: Finished the 2010 season as one of the most improved defensive
linemen on the team…Played in all 12 games, finishing with 11 total
tackles and 20 yards’ worth of tackles-for-loss…Made two solo stops
in team’s playoff loss at St. Cloud State Nov. 20…Had sacks in back-toback
wins over Lake Erie Sept. 25 and Saginaw Valley State Oct. 2…
Forced a fumble in win over the Cardinals...2009: Redshirted as a true
freshman...High School: Varsity starter for two years under legendary
coach Al Fracassa at Birmingham Brother Rice…Played right guard
and right tackle for the Warriors, and helped lead the team to 15 wins
in his two varsity seasons…Named to the All-State Dream Team by
the Detroit Free Press, and to the Oakland County Dream Team by the
Oakland Press…Selected to play in the East/West All-Star game July
11, 2009…Team captain…Also earned All-Catholic and All-Metro
honors…Participated in the Catholic Leadership Conference for three
years…Born May 6, 1991…Parents are Jim and Jenny.
Mike
77
Cashin
Class:
so
Position: OL
Height: 6-8
Weight: 285
Hometown:
Independence, OH
High School:
Independence
2010: Saw action in three games in 2010 as a backup offensive
lineman...2009: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Played
varsity football and baseball for four years for the Blue Devils…
Named All-Conference three times and All-District once…Named
All-Academic and earned team’s academic awards all four years of
career…A member of his school’s sportsmanship committee for four
years…Born Aug. 19, 1990…Parents are Lew and Kristina.
Nick
78
Demiro
Class: rs-fr.
Position: dL
Height: 6-2
Weight: 268
Hometown:
oakland hills, MI
High School:
Adams
David
79
Shirey
Class:
rs-fr
Position: OL
Height: 6-4
Weight: 271
Hometown:
Santa Clara, CA
High School:
The King’s Academy
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: A team captain
at Rochester Adams High School in 2009, and earned All-State, All-
County and All-Area honors for the Highlanders…Named the team’s
offensive lineman of the year…Team was district champions in 2007
and won the competitive OAA White Conference for three straight
years…Played baseball for two years…Has attended several church
mission trips during his high school years…Born March 20, 1991…
Parents are Nick and Martha.
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Tall, strong
offensive lineman who played for the King’s Academy High School
in California...Named First-Team All-League four times...Team had
a combined record of 33-11-1 during his career, and won the league
title three times...Also played varsity baseball and basketball, and
participated on the school’s track team for two years...Born November
15, 1991...Parents are John and Debbie.
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Player Profiles
Mike
80
Carter
Class:
rs-fr
Position: TE
Height: 6-2
Weight: 228
Hometown:
St. Joseph, MI
High School:
St. Joseph
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Caught 20 passes
for 323 yards and two scores for St. Joseph High School in 2009…
Led team to conference and district titles as a senior…Also had 106
tackles as a linebacker…First-Team All-State linebacker, according to
The Detroit Free Press…Named team MVP and won the Defensive
Champion Award…Second-Team All-Conference tight end as a
senior…Born April 16, 1992…Parents are Todd and Barbara.
Evan
81
Sassack
Class: rs-fr.
Position: WR
Height: 6-5
Weight: 212
Hometown:
Washington, MI
High School:
Notre Dame Prep
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School Speedy receiver for
the Irish at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep…Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.68
seconds in high school…Team captain as a senior, and was named All-
Catholic, All-League and honorable mention All-Oakland County…
Member of the school’s Varsity Club and was part of the National
Honor Society for three years…Born Aug. 4, 1992…Parents are Russell
and Audra.
Evan
83
Bach
Class:
rs-fr
Position: WR
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185
Hometown:
Canal Fulton, OH
High School:
Northwest
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Rushed for
2,486 yards and had 1,108 receiving yards in four seasons with the
Northwest High School Indians…Led team to 35-12 record during
his career…Holds school’s single-season receptions record and singlegame
receptions record…Also holds the school’s single-game rushing
record…Named Third-Team All-State as a wide receiver in 2009 and
was Second-Team All-State at running back in 2008…Born Aug. 6,
1991…Parents are John and Sandra.
Charger football fact:
Hillsdale’s four-game winning
streak vs. Tiffin is its longest
against any current opponent.
Charger football fact: Hillsdale
College and Ashland
University compete for the
Traveling Trophy, which goes to
the winning team each year.
The trophy was first awarded
following the 1983 game.
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Player Profiles
Bren
84
Bergquist
Class:
sr.
Position: TE
Height: 6-5
Weight: 233
Hometown:
Davisburg, MI
High School:
Clarkston
2010: Emerged as one of the top tight ends
in the GLIAC…Named honorable mention
All-GLIAC after finishing 2010 with 27
catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns…
Caught a season-high four passes in games
against two of the conference’s top teams,
Michigan Tech and Wayne State…Hauled in
scoring passes in wins over Ferris State and
Ohio Dominican…Enters 2011 as the clearcut
starter at tight end...2009: One of the
team’s most improved offensive players, and
could start at tight end in 2010…Finished
the season with four catches for 79 yards…
Caught a 32-yard touchdown pass in the team’s win over Northern
Michigan Oct. 17…Earned the team’s big stick award twice, after games
vs. Northwood and Wayne State… 2008: Played in eight games in a backup
role...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...Named Offensive Scout Team
Player of the Week on Oct. 7...High School: Earned seven varsity letters
at Clarkston High School...Captain of coach Kurt Richardson’s football
team in 2006 and Dan Fife’s basketball team in 2006-07...Named All-
OAA First-Team in football in 2006 and was Second-Team All-Oakland
County...Led Wolves to three straight playoff berths...Born Dec. 11,
1989...Parents are Ken and Dru.
Charger football fact: Former
All-American offensive lineman
Howard Mudd won a Super
Bowl ring with the 2006
Indianapolis Colts, in his role as
offensive line coach. Mudd now
coaches the same position with
the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bryan
86
Siegert
Class:
rs-fr
Position: DL
Height: 6-2
Weight: 254
Hometown:
Clare, MI
High School:
Clare
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: One of the top inthe-trench
players for the state runner-up Clare High School Pioneers
in 2009…Led team to 13-1 record as a senior, coming off a 9-2 season in
2008…Team won back-to-back Jack Pine Conference titles…Named to
the Mount Pleasant Morning Sun Dream Team as a senior…Was a First-
Team All-Conference offensive tackle and defensive tackle…A member
of the National Honor Society as well as the school’s marching band
and concert band…Born Nov. 7, 1991…Parents are Stephen and Peggy.
Tyler
88
cochran
Class:
sr
Position: TE
Height: 6-3
Weight: 248
Hometown:
Westerville, OH
High School:
Westerville
2010: Once again filled the key role of long-snapper for the Chargers…
Played in all 12 games…Earned the One-Play Warrior award for the
second year in a row…Also named the team’s Special Teams player of
the week following the win over Lake Erie Sept. 25...2009: Stepped into
the lineup as the team’s long-snapper…Played in all 13 games…Named
the team’s special teams player of the week after the game at Findlay,
and was a One-Play Warrior…Will also see playing time at tight end
this season…Transferred to Hillsdale prior to 2009 season from Eastern
Michigan University.
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Player Profiles
Ben
91
Jones
Class:
so
Position: TE
Height: 6-3
Weight: 233
Hometown:
Muskegon, MI
High School:
Catholic Central
2010: Played in three games during the 2010 season...2009: Redshirted
as a true freshman...High School: Key part of the undefeated and state
champion Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders…Team was 14-0
in 2008, and compiled a record of 45-8 during his four-year career…
Named honorable mention All-Area after senior season…Team was
also state champions in 2006, and district champs in 2005 and 2007…
Helped lead basketball team to Class C district title in 2007…Member
of the National Honor Society and student government in 2007-08 and
2008-09…Mother Theresa Doerr (Jones) attended Hillsdale College…
Born Aug. 10, 1990…Parents are Bruce and Theresa.
Colin
92
McGreevy
Class:
jr.
Position:
K
Height: 6-2
Weight: 184
Hometown:
Royal Oak, MI
High School:
royal oak
2010: Spent his first season as the team’s starting kicker in 2010…
Second on the team with 67 total points, making six field goals…His
67 points are 10th in a single season in school history…Made two field
goals in a 10-point win at Ashland Sept. 18…One of the team’s One-Play
Warriors...2009: Saw first collegiate playing time in team’s home finale
vs. Tiffin Nov. 7…Converted all three of his extra-point attempts…
2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Three-sport athlete
at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep…Named special teams MVP in 2007,
helping team to 8-2 record and a spot in state playoffs…Team won its
Catholic League division title in 2007…Also earned letters in wrestling
and soccer…Born Nov. 28, 1989…Parents are Mark and Carol.
Tyler
93
Jenks
Class:
rs-fr
Position: DL
Height: 6-1
Weight: 259
Hometown:
Comstock Park, MI
High School:
Comstock Park
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: A two-time team
captain and three-time defensive player of the year for the Panthers
of Comstock Park…First-Team All-Conference in 2008 and 2009 and
earned All-Area honors in 2009…Helped lead wrestling team to a
20-4 record in 2009-10, as well as conference and district team titles…
Earned varsity letters in four different sports…Member of the National
Honor Society for two years and was a National Merit Scholar finalist…
Born Nov. 18, 1991…Parents are Todd and Elsa.
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Player Profiles
Steve
98
Grant
Class:
jr
Position:
K
Height: 6-1
Weight: 211
Hometown:
Royal Oak, MI
High School:
Royal Oak
2010: Saw action in three games as a backup placekicker…Handled
kickoff duties in the team’s final two regular season games, as well as
its playoff game at St. Cloud State...2009: Did not see playing time…
2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Earned a total of
seven varsity letters between football and lacrosse...Attended Royal Oak
Kimball High School for two years, then suited up for the Royal Oak
High School Ravens when the high schools in the city consolidated
before the 2006-07 school year...His prep football teams finished over
.500 in all four years of his career, peaking with an 8-3 record and a
playoff spot in 2006...Team was Oakland Activities Association Division
II champions in 2006...Named his team’s special teams player of the year
in 2006, and earned the Most Dedicated Award after the 2007 season...
Also played soccer...Born Feb. 10, 1990...Parents are Steven and Kathie.
Scott
99
Hough
Class: rs-fr.
Position: hb
Height: 6-2
Weight: 229
Hometown:
Jackson, MI
High School:
Lumen Christi
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Prolific tight
end and defensive lineman for state powerhouse Jackson Lumen
Christi…Started for three seasons for the Titans and led team to
state championship in 2009…Team went 35-6 in his three seasons on
varsity…Caught 16 passes for 297 yards and six TDs in 2009…Averaged
more than 20 yards per catch in 2008…First-Team All-Conference and
All-Region twice…Named to the Jackson Citizen Patriot Dream Team
three times.
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Player Profiles
Nick
1
Chapel
Latest in a long line of family members
who have suited up for Hillsdale College…
His father John played for the Chargers
from 1984-88...His mother Natalie played
tennis at Hillsdale from 1984-87, and his
cousin Chloe is currently a cheerleader
for the college…Helped lead the Bishop
Luers Knights to back-to-back Indiana
state championships in 2009 and 2010…
Team had a combined record of 24-6 in
Class:
Fr.
Position: wr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
Hometown:
fort wayne, ind.
High School:
bishop luers
those seasons…Caught 34 passes for 586 yards and eight touchdowns
as a wide receiver in 2010…Born August 8, 1992…Parents are John and
Natalie.
John
7
Haley
Tall, fast and productive wide receiver at
Class:
Fr.
Grand Rapids Catholic Central…Had 50 Position: wr
catches for 1,241 yards and 18 touchdowns Height: 6-3
as a senior in 2010, leading the Cougars Weight: 184
to a 12-2 record and a Division 4 state Hometown:
championship…Finished his prep career grand rapids, mi
ranked 9th in the state of Michigan’s history High School:
catholic central
for touchdown receptions (30)…Also
holds school records for most receiving
touchdowns (30) and career receiving
yards (1,956)…Born December 9, 1992…Parents are Mike and Maria.
C.J.
12
Mifsud
Younger brother of Charger junior
Anthony Mifsud…Starting quarterback for
Dearborn High School in 2009 and 2010,
and passed for a total of 2,662 yards and
31 touchdowns in those seasons…Set the
school’s single-season passing yards record
in 2010 (1,784)…Named All-League, All-
Metro West and All-State as a senior…His
father David, was his high school coach
and played football for the Chargers from
Class:
Fr.
Position: qb
Height: 6-3
Weight:
176Hometown:
dearborn, MI
High School:
dearborn
1982-85…Cousin Sidney Mayone is a current student at Hillsdale
College…Born July 15, 1993…Parents are David and Coryn.
Thomas
13
Krueger
Dual-threat quarterback for Marian High
School in Mishawaka, Indiana…Ran for
a total of 1,130 yards in his three seasons
as the starter, and passed for more than
1,200 yards combined in 2009 and 2010…
Accounted for a total of 28 touchdowns in
his final two seasons…Second-Team All-
Conference and was honorable mention
All-State by the Associated Press…Also
lettered in baseball…Member of the
Class:
Fr.
Position: qb
Height: 5-9
Weight: 173
Hometown:
south bend, ind
High School:
marian
German Club and Right to Life...Sister Elizabeth is a current student at
Hillsdale College…Born May 21, 1993…Parents are Patrick and Ginger.
David
15
Horton
Completed more than 55 percent of his
passes and didn’t throw an interception over
the final eight weeks of the 2010 regular
season as the starting quarterback for
Suttons Bay High School…Led team to an
11-1 record as a senior, throwing for 1,098
yards and 15 touchdowns…Named the
First-Team All-Conference quarterback in
2010, and broke five school records…The
winningest quarterback in school history…
Class:
Fr.
Position: qb
Height: 6-0
Weight: 163
Hometown:
suttons bay, MI
High School:
suttons bay
Member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the National Honor Society…
Born December 23, 1992…Parents are Amos and Linda.
Jacob
Richter
Star quarterback at Louisville’s Christian
Academy High School, where he was a
three-year starter at the position…Threw
for 1,700 yards and 29 touchdowns as a
senior, while running for 1,100 yards…
Ran for more than 2,000 yards in his career
while having two 1,000-plus yard passing
seasons…Led team to 9-3 record in 2009,
accounting for 22 touchdowns…Two-time
First-Team All-District, and was twice
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Class:
Fr.
Position: qb
Height: 6-2
Weight: 216
Hometown:
louisville, ky
High School:
christian academy
named the Louisville Area Player of the Week by WAVE-TV…inished
Born May 25, 1993…Parents are Chris and Diana.
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Player Profiles
Tim
18
Moinet
Dual-threat player for the Red Wings at St.
Johns High School…Had 95 tackles, seven
tackles-for-loss and one forced fumble in
2010 as a defensive back…Accumulated
1,218 total yards from scrimmage on
offense, and accounted for 11 total
touchdowns as a senior…Had 73 tackles
and three fumble recoveries in 2009…Was
voted the team’s offensive MVP following
the 2010 season, and earned All-Area and
Class:
Fr.
Position: db
Height: 6-2
Weight: 181
Hometown:
st. johns, MI
High School:
st. johns
All-Conference honors…Team captain as a senior…Born April 15,
1993…Parents are Norm and Sharon.
Sam
19
Landry
Joined the Charger football program for
spring practice in 2011, and played well
at the quarterback position during that
season...Younger brother of Nick Landry...
Earned a total of five varsity letters for the
Shamnrocks, including three in football...
Helped lead CC to the 2009 Division I state
championship, when it went 14-0...Born
October 10, 1991...Parents are Patrick and
Cindy.
Class: Soph.
Position: qb
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
Hometown:
milford, MI
High School:
catholic central
Wade
20
Wood
Starting running back and linebacker for
the Martians at Goodrich High School…
Ran for 1,577 yards and 24 touchdowns in
leading Goodrich to a 9-2 record in 2010…
Had 77 tackles as a linebacker on defense…
Named First-Team All-State by the Detroit
Free Press…Team captain and First-Team
All-Conference…Nominated for the
Kiwanis Athlete of the Year…Team was
10-2 and district champs in 2009…Earned
Class:
Fr.
Position: tb
Height: 5-11
Weight: 198
Hometown:
goodrich, MI
High School:
goodrich
four varsity letters in track…Owns a black belt in karate…Born June
20, 1992…Parents are Hank and Karen Landsgaard.
Colin
29
Remtema
Hard-hitting linebacker for one of west
Michigan’s elite programs, Rockford
High School…Had 71 tackles and two
interceptions for the Rams in 2010, and
51 tackles in 2009…Rockford went 22-3
in his two varsity seasons (2009-10)…
First-Team OK Red Conference in 2010
and was Academic All-State as a senior…
Named his school’s athlete of the month in
October 2010…Team won two conference
Class:
Fr.
Position: lb
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190
Hometown:
rockford, MI
High School:
rockford
and district titles in his career, and one regional championship…Born
December 2, 1992…Parents are David and Dianne.
Daniel
30
Pittman
Three-year starting defensive back for
Grand Rapids West Catholic, a program
that emerged as a powerhouse in that part
of the state over the last several years…
His team never lost a conference game in
his career, and compiled an overall record
of 40-6 from 2007-10…Team was state
champions in 2010, his senior season…
Had 107 tackles and three interceptions,
including one for a score, in 2010…Also
Class:
Fr.
Position: db
Height: 5-11
Weight: 174
Hometown:
grand rapids, MI
High School:
west catholic
caught 51 passes for 619 yards and four touchdowns on offense……
Born February 6, 1993…Parents are Dennis and Patrice.
Vincent
Cook
Team captain and impact player at
linebacker for the Comets of Grand Ledge
High School…Recorded 65 tackles, 10
tackles-for-loss, had three forced fumbles
and two fumble recoveries in 2010…
Comets went 16-4 in his two seasons with
the varsity team…Named Academic All-
Conference and Academic All-State…
Served as vice president of the National
Honor Society…Also a member of the
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Class:
Fr.
Position: lb
Height: 5-11
Weight: 200
Hometown:
lansing, MI
High School:
grand ledge
Ski Club…Born September 14, 1992…Parents are Steve and Lisa.
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Player Profiles
Nick
34
Meinert
Four-year player for the Charger men’s
basketball team from 2007-11...Played
quarterback at St. Francis High School
before concentrating on basketball...
Named to the All-Defensive Team in the
GLIAC South Division following the 2010-
11 season.
Class:
sr
Position: wr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Hometown:
toledo, oh
High School:
st. fransis
Justin
35
D’Agostino
Key member of a highly successful program
at Detroit Catholic Central…Earned All-
League, All-Area and All-Oakland honors
twice each, and was an All-Catholic and
All-State pick in 2010…The Shamrocks
were state champions in 2009 and district
champs in 2010…Participated on the
school’s track team throughout his career…
Born July 17, 1993…Parents are Joe
D’Agostino and Ginnelle Ministrell.
Class:
Fr.
Position: lb
Height: 5-11
Weight: 214
Hometown:
livonia, MI
High School:
catholic central
Caleb
36
Sundblad
Quarterback and defensive back at Caro
High School…Had seven interceptions in
his three full seasons on the varsity team,
and a total of 188 tackles…As quarterback,
averaged more than 600 yards passing
each season and accounted for a total
of 52 touchdowns…A three-time All-
Conference selection and was team captain
and All-Thumb Area player...Also an
All-State track athlete, and helped set the
Class:
Fr.
Position: db
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185
Hometown:
caro, MI
High School:
caro
school record in the 3200 meter relay…Elected Academic All-State in
track…Born March 29, 1993…Parents are Charles and Carol.
Cooper
39
Dunlap
Steadily improving player throughout his
Class:
four-year career at Westminster Christian
Academy…Named the team’s rookie of the
year in 2008, going on to earn the team’s
coach’s award in 2009 and 2010 and was the
Mizzou Camp Team MVP for linebackers
in 2008 and 2010…Had 40 tackles, five
sacks and one interception as a senior…
Had eight tackles-for-loss and two sacks in
helping the team to an 8-3 record in 2009…
Born October 14, 1992…Parents are David and Lisa.
Fr.
Position: db
Height: 5-7
Weight: 165
Hometown:
st, louis, mo
High School:
w.m.christian
Kyle
41
Johnson
Three-year starter at inside linebacker and
tight end for the Patriots at Carroll High
School…Team won 18 games during his
varsity career…In 2008, became the first
sophomore to start at inside linebacker
in school history…Earned the team’s
highest honor (Patriot Award) in 2010,
as team qualified for the playoffs and was
Class:
Fr.
Position: lb
Height: 6-0
Weight: 198
Hometown:
dayton, oh
High School:
carroll
conference co-champions…First-Team
All-Conference, Second-Team All-District
and All-Area as a senior…Born November 29, 1992…Parents are Mark
and Connie.
Alex
Fogt
Earned a total of 12 varsity letters at
Anna High School, four each in football,
basketball and baseball…On offense,
caught 35 passes for 606 yards and 10
touchdowns for the Rockets…Racked
up 110 total tackles on defense in 2010…
First-Team All-Conference as a tight end
and Second-Team All-Conference as a
linebacker in his senior season…Born
July 23, 1992…Parents are Doug Fogt and
Victoria Linkmeyer.
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Class:
Fr.
Position: hb
Height: 6-0
Weight: 220
Hometown:
anna, oh
High School:
anna
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Player Profiles
Daniel
48
Vandergriff
Starting offensive lineman for highly
successful Spartans at Homestead High
School…Team went 27-6 in his three
seasons as a starter on the varsity team…
First-Team All-Conference left guard…
Also earned letters in baseball and
basketball…Born July 9, 1992…Parents are
Dale and Jean.
Class:
Fr.
Position: hb
Height: 6-2
Weight: 225
Hometown:
fort wayne, ind
High School:
Homestead
Justice
52
Karmie
Team captain for the Blue Streaks of Lake
High School as a senior...Recorded 47
tackles, had 10 sacks, and was named
All-County, All-District and All-League...
Played in the state of Ohio’s East-West
All-Star Game...Voted best lineman by
hs teammates...Team made it to the state
semifinals in 2010...Member of the honor
roll all four years of his high school career...
Member of the National Honor Society,
Class:
Fr.
Position: ol
Height: 6-3
Weight: 254
Hometown:
uniontown, oh
High School:
lake
and was Senior Class President..Born December 30, 1992...Parents are
Ken and Denise.
Aaron
60
Price
Team captain and three-year letterwinner
at Newark High School…Named the
team’s defensive MVP and was First-Team
All-Region and First-Team All-Central
District…Special Mention All-Ohio in
2010…Also earned letters in track, and
earned the track team’s Coach’s Award in
2010…Helped the shot put relay team to
a school record, and has a PR of 49 feet, 3
inches in the shot put…Born February 18,
1992…Parents are Tim Price and Cindi Land.
Class:
Fr.
Position: dl
Height: 6-4
Weight: 234
Hometown:
newark, oh
High School:
newark catholic
Robert
61
Pfeiffer
Four-time varsity letterwinner in football
at Hillcrest High School…Named one of
the top 100 prospects in South Carolina…
Two-time team MVP and a First-Team
All-Region selection…Also earned All-
Academic honors as a senior…Played
varsity lacrosse for two years…Born Feb. 1,
1991…Parents are Bryan and Bobbi.
Class:
Fr.
Position: ol
Height: 6-4
Weight: 270
Hometown:
sylvania, o
High School:
st. fransis de sales
Curtis
69
Smith
Piled up 30 tackles and 10 sacks for Holland
West Ottawa in the 2010 season…Helped
lead the Panthers to an 8-3 record as a
senior, and a spot in the district finals…A
four-year scholar-athlete, and four-year
letterwinner in football, basketball and
lacrosse…First-Team All-Area defensive
lineman and was named to the West
Michigan All-Star Team…Born February
8, 1993…Parents are Paul and Lisa.
Class:
Fr.
Position: dl
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210
Hometown:
holland, MI
High School:
west ottawa
Roger
Stewart
Named league MVP and First-Team
All-League three times at White Pigeon
High School…Big, powerful defensive
lineman in high school who also earned
All-State honors…Also participated on
the school’s track team, and was a twotime
state champion in the shot put…Set
school record in the shot put event…Also
played basketball and was on the school’s
wrestling team…Member of the National
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Class:
Fr.
Position: dl
Height: 6-4
Weight: 290
Hometown:
sturgis, MI
High School:
white pigeon
Honor Society…Born August 18, 1993…Parents are Roger and Kathy.
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Player Profiles
Craig
71
Lewellyn
Three-year starter on the offensive line for
the Centurions…Four-year letterwinner in
football and earned two varsity letters in
track…Team qualified for the state playoffs
in every year of his career…Member of
the student government for two years, the
Beta Club for two years and the National
Honor Society…Born September 3, 1993…
Parents are Mark and Amy.
Class:
Fr.
Position: ol
Height: 6-6
Weight: 256
Hometown:
lewisville, ky
High School:
christian academy
Matthew
76
VanOpstall
Three-year varsity starter on the offensive
line for the Jenison High School Wildcats…
Also wrestled for four years…Honorable
mention Academic All-State in 2009 and
was All-Area and honorable mention All-
Conference in 2010…Team captain…Part
of the leadership academy in 2008-09 and
was a peer educator in that same year…
Four-year member of the honor roll…Born
July 20, 1993…Parents are Earl and Pat.
Class:
Fr.
Position: ol
Height: 6-6
Weight: 220
Hometown:
jenison, MI
High School:
jenison
Trevor
82
Tidswell
A go-to wide receiver at Spring Lake High
School…Caught 38 passes for 710 yards
and seven touchdowns in 2010, leading
the team to a 7-3 record…Had 16 catches
for 364 yards and five TDs as a junior in
2009…Set new school records for most
catches and receiving yards in 2010…
Named All-Conference and All-Area…
Team was conference champions in backto-back
seasons…Member of the Dean’s
Class:
Fr.
Position: wr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170
Hometown:
spring lake, MI
High School:
spring lake
List, and was a senior scholar…Born August 2, 1992…Parents are Tony
and Candy.
Kegan
85
Smith
Versatile offensive player for Gladwin
Class:
High School…Had three 200-yard rushing Position:
games in 2009, and caught 53 passes as a
tight end in 2010…Named to the Midland
Daily News Dream Team following the
2010 season…Also named First-Team
All-Conference, team MVP, and recipient
of the Golden Helmet from The Bay City
Times…Scored more than 1,000 points
during his basketball career for the Flying
G’s…Born September 2, 1992…Parents are Michael and Amy.
Fr.
TE
Height: 6-3
Weight: 213
Hometown:
gladwin, MI
High School:
gladwin
Noah
87
Hiser
A First-Team All-Conference cornerback
at Dexter High School…Didn’t allow a
touchdown pass in his 18 game started at
defensive back for the Dreadnaughts in his
two seasons on the varsity team…Set school
record with 71 tackles as a cornerback…
Named first-team all-conference and
earned the team’s Iron Man award…A
nominee for the 2011 Dreadnaught of the
Year…Has volunteered at the Lions Club
Class:
Fr.
Position: wr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175
Hometown:
dexter, MI
High School:
dexter
and the Humane Society of Michigan…Born July 23, 1993…Parents
are Mark and Lisa.
Eric
Johnson
Starting wide receiver for Galena High
School, and holds school record for most
points scored in a game (30)…Team
MVP in 2010, First-Team All-Region and
honorable mention All-State…Made the
academic honor roll four straight years
and was part of his school’s tutoring
program…Also earned letters in track…
Born July 10, 1993…Parents are Jeff and
Cathy.
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Class:
Fr.
Position: wr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 234
Hometown:
reno, nev
High School:
galena
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Player Profiles
David
90
Galginaitis
Had 74 tackles as a defensive end for
Germantown High School in 2010…Also
had 2 ½ sacks and forced a fumble for the
Warhawks…Served as team captain and
was named the team’s defensive MVP…
Earned All-Region, All-Area and All-
Conference honors…Team made it to the
state quarterfinals in 2010…Member of
the Student-Athlete Leadership Team in
2010-11…Member of the National Honor
Class:
Fr.
Position: dl
Height: 6-1
Weight: 234
Hometown:
colgate, wis
High School:
germantown
Society…Born November 15, 1992…Parents are Dan Galginaitis and
Tamara Schoof.
Bryan
94
Raycraft
An All-district soccer player for Detroit
Catholic Central High School...Also a
member of his church’s youth group...Born
Marh 24, 1991...Parents are Craig and Pam.
Class: rs-fr.
Position: wr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Hometown:
brighton, MI
High School:
catholic central
Mitch
95
Carpenter-Thompson
Two-time First-Team All-State and the
team’s most valuable lineman for three
years in a row at Lake City High School…
Helped lead team to state playoffs in 2009
and 2010, while recording a combined
total of 240 tackles and 12 sacks in those
two seasons…Named All-Area twice,
All-Conference three times and was the
Highland Conference Defensive Player of
the Year in 2010…Also named the school’s
Class:
Fr.
Position: hb
Height: 5-10
Weight: 210
Hometown:
lake city, MI
High School:
lake city
boys track MVP in 2010 and 2011…Born February 8, 1993…Parents
are Darrel and Theresa.
Paul
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Wendt
The special teams player of the year in the
Midland Athletic League for St. Joseph
Catholic Central High School as a senior…
Nailed four field goals and was 42-for-45
on extra-point attempts for the Crimson
Streaks during their 9-1 season in 2010…
Team won 18 of its 20 games during his
two-year varsity career…Versatile athlete
who also earned varsity letters in soccer,
cross country and tennis, and played club
Class:
Fr.
Position:
k
Height: 5-8
Weight: 160
Hometown:
fremont, ohio
High School:
catholic central
soccer for three seasons…Born December 28, 1992…Parents are James
and Cheryl.
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Player Profiles
COVERING THE CHARGERS
Credentials
All members of the media covering Hillsdale College football games must
secure credentials from the sports information office at least seven days prior to
the scheduled home game. Working press box credentials will only be issued to
accredited newspaper, radio, television or webcasting crews.
Photo passes will also be issued in accordance with rules regarding press
passes as stated above. Photographers are free to shoot on the sidelines between
the goal line and each 20-yard-line, or from behind each end zone. Photographers
are forbidden from shooting near the team benches or by the coaches’ boxes.
Press Box Services
All working media will be provided game notes, which include statistics,
rosters and a depth chart, along with a gameday program. In-game statistics will
be distributed to media members at the end of each quarter and at halftime. Endof-game
statistical packets will also be made available to visiting team coaches
and media members approximately 15 minutes after the conlcusion of the game.
Postgame Intervie ws
Hillsdale College football head coach Keith Otterbein will be available
for postgame interviews on the Muddy Waters Stadium field approximately
10 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Individual players can also be
interviewed in this area at the same time. Coach Otterbein can be reached by
phone throughout the week. He is most readily available by phone in the midmornings.
Appointments to interview Coach Otterbein can be made through
the Hillsdale College Sports Information Office at (517) 607-3172.
Phone Lines/Internet Access
Head coach Keith Otterbein being interviewed on the Ford Field playing
surface on Nov. 4, 2004. Hillsdale defeated Wayne State 37-10 in the
“Collegiate Clash,” a college football doubleheader that featured
Central Michigan taking on Eastern Michigan in the second game that
day.
Two phone lines are available for visiting radio crews in the press box. The
phone line number for visiting radio crew is (517) 607-3156. Three seats in the
press box are available for visiting radio crews. A total of four seats are available
for visiting newspaper reporters. Wireless Internet access is also available in the
press box. Scores from other GLIAC games will be announced throughout the
duration of home contests.
Website
The Hillsdale College athletic website is the fastest way to read up on news
about all of Hillsdale College’s athletic teams. Game stories, stats, photos and
historical archives of all teams are available at http://www.hillsdale.edu/athletics.
All Hillsdale football games can be heard on the radio through the
Chargers’ athletic website. WCSR out of Hillsdale will call each game, with Andy
Brown on play-by-play. Andy will be joined by Jim Eckhardt and Dan Bisher
in broadcasting all of Hillsdale’s home and away football games. A link on the
school’s athletic website is available to listen live to all Charger football games.
Also available at all home games are live stats and webcasting for all football,
volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball games. Check the main front page for
liks to live stats throughout all home games this school year. Webcasting will be
provided by AmericaOne Network.
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2011 Opponents
Hillsdale College
at Ferris State
Sept. 2, 2011 7:30
Hillsdale College
vs. Grand Valley
Sept. 10, 2011 7:00
Head Coach: Jeff Pierce
2010 Record: 5-6
Nickname: Bulldogs
Colors: crimson and gold
Enrollment: 13,532
All-time Series: 23-17-1
2011 Bulldogs
Sept. 2
Sept. 10
sept. 17
sept. 24
Oct. 1
oct. 8
oct. 15
oct. 22
oct. 29
nov. 5
nov. 12
Schedule
vs. Hillsdale
at saginaw valley
vs. oh. dominican
at tiffin
lake erie
at findlay
vs. n. michigan
at grand valley
vs. indianapolis
at michigan tech
vs. northwood
Head Coach: Matt Mitchell
2010 Record: 11-2
Nickname: Lakers
Colors: blue, black and white
Enrollment:23,464
All-time Series: 10-22
Sept. 1
sept. 10
sept. 17
sept. 24
oct. 1
oct. 8
oct. 15
oct. 22
oct. 29
nov. 5
nov. 12
2011 Lakers
Schedule
vs. w. oregon
at hillsdale
at indianapolis
vs. findlay
vs. tiffin
at n. michigan
at lake erie
vs. ferris state
vs. michigan tech
at northwood
saginaw valley
Recent Results
2010: Hillsdale 35, Ferris State 17
2009: Hillsdale 59, Ferris State 14
2008: Hillsdale 34, Ferris State 14
2007: Ferris State 44, Hillsdale 41
2006: Hillsdale 29, Ferris State 27
2005: Hillsdale 34, Ferris State 14
2004: Ferris State 21, Hillsdale 7
2003: Ferris State 25, Hillsdale 20
2002: Ferris State 33, Hillsdale 21
2001: Ferris State 38, Hillsdale 21
2000: Hillsdale 23, Ferris State 14
1999: Hillsdale 40, Ferris State 37
1998: Ferris State 24, Hillsdale 21
1997: Ferris State 35, Hillsdale 21
1996: Ferris State 20, Hillsdale 7
1995: Ferris State 17, Hillsdale 10
1994: Ferris State 14, Hillsdale 10
1993: Hillsdale 13, Ferris State 13
Recent Results
2010: Grand Valley 44, Hillsdale 41
2009: Grand Valley 44, Hillsdale 27
2009: Hillsdale 27, Grand Valley 24
2008: Grand Valley 41, Hillsdale 10
2005: Grand Valley 38, Hillsdale 10
2004: Grand Valley 58, Hillsdale 7
2003: Grand Valley 37, Hillsdale 24
2002: Grand Valley 44, Hillsdale 19
2001: Grand Valley 57, Hillsdale 21
2000: Grand Valley 31, Hillsdale 29
1997: Grand Valley 14, Hillsdale 12
1996: Grand Valley 17, Hillsdale 16
1995: Grand Valley 25, Hillsdale 20
1994: Hillsdale 33, Grand Valley 20
1993: Hillsdale 38, Grand Valley 21
1992: Grand Valley 34, Hillsdale 21
1991: Grand Valley 9, Hillsdale 6
1990: Hillsdale 38, Grand Valley 34
Head Coach: Lee Owens
2010 Record: 8-3
Nickname: Eagles
Colors: purple and gold
Enrollment: 6,900
All-time Series: 23-17
Recent Results
2010: Hillsdale 27, Ashland 17
2009: Hillsdale 38, Ashland 19
2008: Ashland 24, Hillsdale 17
2007:Hillsdale 49, Ashland 28
2006:Ashland 30, Hillsdale 24
2005: Ashland 7, Hillsdale 3
2004: Ashland 24, Hillsdale 0
2003:Hillsdale 24, Ashland 21
2002: Hillsdale 37, Ashland 7
Hillsdale College
vs. Ashland
Sept. 17, 2011 7:00
Sept. 1
Sept. 10
sept. 17
sept. 24
oct. 1
oct. 8
oct. 15
oct. 22
oct. 29
nov. 5
nov. 12
2011 Eagles
Schedule
at Bloomsburg
vs. indianapolis
at hillsdale
vs. n. michigan
at northwood
at tiffin
vs. wayne state
at saginaw valley
vs. Findlay
vs. oh. dominican
at lake erie
2001: Ashland 24, Hillsdale 10
2000: Ashland 17, Hillsdale 10
1999: Hillsdale 29, Ashland 17
1998: Ashland 30, Hillsdale 27
1997: Ashland 27, Hillsdale 3
1996: Hillsdale 21, Ashland 0
1995: Hillsdale 28, Ashland 7
1994: Ashland 31, Hillsdale 20
1993: Ashland 20, Hillsdale 18
Head Coach: Mark McNellie
2010 Record: 3-8
Nickname: Storm
Colors: Forest green and white
Enrollment: 1,100
All-time Series: 1-0
Recent Results
2010: Hillsdale 42, Lake Erie 37
Hillsdale College
at Lake Erie
Sept. 24, 2011 1:00
Sept. 1
sept. 10
sept. 17
sept. 24
oct. 1
oct. 8
oct. 15
oct. 22
oct. 29
nov. 5
nov. 12
2011 Storm
Schedule
vs. gannon
at michigan tech
vs. saginaw valley
vs. hillsdale
at ferris state
at wayne state
vs. grand valley
vs. findlay
at oh. dominican
at tiffin
vs ashland
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2011 Opponents
Hillsdale College
at Saginaw Valley
Oct. 1, 2011 7:00
Hillsdale College
vs. Ohio Dominican
Oct. 8, 2011 2:30
Head Coach: Jim Collins
2010 Record: 4-7
Nickname: Cardinals
Colors: red, black and white
Enrollment: 9,835
All-time Series: 14-17
2011 Cardinals
Sept. 10
sept. 17
sept. 24
oct. 1
oct. 8
oct. 15
oct. 20
oct. 29
nov. 5
nov. 12
Schedule
vs. ferris state
at lake erie
vs. northwood
vs. hillsdale
at michigan tech
at indianapolis
vs. ashland
at wayne state
vs. n. michigan
at grand valley
Head Coach: Bill Conley
2010 Record: x-x
Nickname: Panthers
Colors: black and gold
Enrollment: 3,000
2010 Result: HC 35, OD 10
All-time Series: First meeting in ‘10
Top Returning Offensive Player:
QB Billy Griffin
Top Returning Defensive Player:
LB Miguel Davis
2011 Panthers
Schedule
sept. 3 vs. st. joseph (ind)
sept. 10 at northwood
Sept. 17 at ferris state
sept. 24 vs. wayne state
oct. 1 vs. michigan tech
oct. 8 at hillsdale
oct. 15 at findlay
oct. 22 vs. tiffin
oct. 29 vs. lake erie
nov. 5 at ashland
nov. 12 vs. indianapolis
Recent Results
2010: Hillsdale 35, SVSU 21
2007: SVSU 24, Hillsdale 21
2006: SVSU 46, Hillsdale 30
2005: SVSU 24, Hillsdale 3
2004: SVSU 35, Hillsdale 14
2003: SVSU 31, Hillsdale 22
2002: SVSU 48, Hillsdale 20
2001:SVSU 31, Hillsdale 21
2000: Hillsdale 21, SVSU 19
1999: SVSU 38, Hillsdale 33
1998: SVSU 27, Hillsdale 24
1997: SVSU 30, Hillsdale 13
1996: SVSU 34, Hillsdale 3
1993: Hillsdale 42, SVSU 7
1992: Hillsdale 21, SVSU 0
1991: Hillsdale 14, SVSU 0
1990: Hillsdale 30, SVSU 7
1989: Hillsdale 26, SVSU 21
Recent Results
2010: Hillsdale 35, O. Dominican 10
Head Coach: Tom Kearly
2010 Record: 8-2
Nickname: Huskies
Colors: black and gold
Enrollment: 7,014
All-time Series: 15-6
Hillsdale College
at Michigan Tech
Oct. 15, 2010 1:00
sept. 3
sept. 10
sept. 17
sept. 24
oct. 1
oct. 8
oct. 15
oct. 22
oct. 29
nov. 5
nov. 12
2011 Huskies
Schedule
at winona state
vs. lake erie
at wayne state
vs. indianapolis
at oh. dominican
vs. saginaw valley
vs. hillsdale
at northwood
at grand valley
vs. ferris state
at n. michigan
Head Coach: Paul Winters
2010 Record: 9-2
Nickname: Warriors
Colors: green and yellow
Enrollment: 29,046
All-time Series: 37-13-1
Hillsdale College
vs. Wayne State
Oct. 22, 2011 1:30
2011 Warriors
Sept. 3
sept. 10
Sept. 17
sept. 24
oct. 1
oct. 8
oct. 15
oct. 22
oct. 29
nov. 5
nov. 12
Schedule
vs. urbana
vs. tiffin
vs. michigan tech
at oh. dominican
at n. michigan
vs. lake erie
at ashland
at hillsdale
vs. saginaw valley
at indianapolis
vs. findlay
Recent Results
2010: Hillsdale 24, Michigan Tech 17
2009: Hillsdale 37, Michigan Tech 35
2008: Michigan Tech 39, Hillsdale 36
2007:Hillsdale 37, Michigan Tech 0
2006:Michigan Tech 14, Hillsdale 12
2003: Michigan Tech 47, Hillsdale 28
2002: Hillsdale 31, Michigan Tech 7
2001: Hillsdale 52, Michigan Tech 35
2000: Michigan Tech 14, Hillsdale 10
1998: Michigan Tech 23, Hillsdale 20
1997: Hillsdale 35, Michigan Tech 19
1996: Hillsdale 21, Michigan Tech 10
1995: Hillsdale 21, Michigan Tech 6
1994: Hillsdale 48, Michigan Tech 7
1986: Hillsdale 35, Michigan Tech 14
1985: Hillsdale 52, Michigan Tech 6
1984: Hillsdale 24, Michigan Tech 6
1983: Hillsdale 36, Michigan Tech 0
Recent Results
2010: Wayne State 14, Hillsdale 9
2009: Hillsdale 45, Wayne State 14
2008: Wayne State 14, Hillsdale 7
2007: Hillsdale 35, Wayne State 21
2006: Wayne State 41, Hillsdale 26
2005: Hillsdale 28, Wayne State 14
2004: Hillsdale 37, Wayne State 14
2003: Hillsdale 49, Wayne State 26
2002: Hillsdale 40, Wayne State 34
2001: Wayne State 19, Hillsdale 17
2000: Wayne State 27, Hillsdale 21
1999: Hillsdale 24, Wayne State 9
1998: Hillsdale 28, Wayne State 17
1997: Hillsdale 10, Wayne State 6
1996: Hillsdale 14, Wayne State 0
1995: Hillsdale 45, Wayne State 13
1994: Hillsdale 56, Wayne State 9
1993: Wayne State 23, Hillsdale 21
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Northwood at
Hillsdale College
Oct. 29, 2011 1:00
Hillsdale College
at Findlay
Nov. 5, 2011 12:00
Head Coach: Mike Sullivan
2010 Record: 4-6
Nickname: Timberwolves
Colors: Columbia blue, navy,
white
Enrollment: 1,900
All-time Series: 25-16
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
sept. 17
sept. 24
oct. 1
oct. 8
oct. 15
oct. 22
oct. 29
nov. 5
nov. 12
2011 T’Wolves
Schedule
vs. findlay
vs. oh. dominican
at n. michigan
at saginaw valley
vs. ashland
vs. indianapolis
at tiffin
vs. michigan tech
at hillsdale
vs. grand valley
at ferris state
Head Coach: Rob Keys
2010 Record: 1-10
Nickname: Oilers
Colors: orange and black
Enrollment: 4,400
All-time Series: 15-7-1
sept. 3
sept. 10
sept. 17
sept. 24
oct. 1
oct. 8
oct. 15
oct. 22
oct. 29
nov. 5
nov. 12
2011 Oilers
Schedule
at northwood
vs. n. michigan
vs. tiffin
at grand valley
at indianapolis
vs. findlay
vs. oh. dominican
at lake erie
at ashland
vs. hillsdale
at wayne state
Recent Results
2010: Hillsdale 35, Northwood 28
2009: Northwood 38, Hillsdale 37
2008: Hillsdale 26, Northwood 7
2005: Northwood 49, Hillsdale 20
2004: Northwood 56, Hillsdale 21
2003: Northwood 34, Hillsdale 31
2002: Northwood 41, Hillsdale 34
2001: Hillsdale 21, Northwood 14
2000: Northwood 34, Hillsdale 26
1997: Hillsdale 43, Northwood 40
1996: Northwood 17, Hillsdale 14
1995: Hillsdale 44, Northwood 30
1994: Hillsdale 49, Northwood 0
1993: Hillsdale 37, Northwood 7
1992: Hillsdale 24, Northwood 7
1991: Northwood 6, Hillsdale 0
1990: Northwood 21, Hillsdale 13
1989: Northwood 36, Hillsdale 35
Recent Results
2010: Hillsdale 31, Findlay 3
2009: Findlay 42, Hillsdale 17
2008: Hillsdale 20, Findlay 13
2007: Hillsdale 45, Findlay 7
2006: Hillsdale 10, Findlay 7
2005: Findlay 17, Hillsdale 14
2004: Findlay 28, Hillsdale 23
2003: Findlay 17, Hillsdale 9
2002: Findlay 35, Hillsdale 14
2001: Hillsdale 42, Findlay 13
2000: Hillsdale 17, Findlay 6
1999: Hillsdale 17, Findlay 14
1998: Hillsdale 17, Findlay 14
1970: Hillsdale 30, Findlay 7
1969: Hillsdale 49, Findlay 2
1967: Findlay 13, Hillsdale 3
1966: Hillsdale 28, Findlay 13
1965: Hillsdale 28, Findlay 20
Hillsdale College
at Tiffin
Nov. 12, 2010 1:30
Head Coach: Gary Goff
2010 Record: 1-10
Nickname: Dragons
Colors: green and gold
Enrollment: 2,700
All-time Series: 4-2
2011 Dragons
Schedule
Sept. 1 at malone (oh)
sept. 10 at wayne state
sept. 17 at findlay
Sept 24 vs. ferris state
oct. 1 at grand valley
oct. 8 vs. ashland
oct. 15 vs. northwood
oct. 22 at oh. dominican
oct. 29 at n. michigan
nov. 5 vs. lake erie
nov. 12 vs. Hillsdale
All-time series
2010: Hillsdale 31, Tiffin 24
2009: Hillsdale 59, Tiffin 24
2008: Hillsdale 37, Tiffin 36
2007: Hillsdale 31, Tiffin 14
2006: Tiffin 24, Hillsdale 14
2005: Hillsdale 24, Tiffin 14
2004: Tiffin 15, Hillsdale 13
Ben Karaba
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2011 GLIAC Composite Schedule
2011 GLIAC Football Composite Schedule
Thursday, September 1
Ashland at Bloomsburg (Pa.)
Western Oregon at Grand Valley State
MSU-Mankato at Northern Michigan
Kentucky Wesleyan at Indianapolis
Gannon (Pa.) at Lake Erie
Tiffin at Malone (Ohio)
Friday, September 2
Hillsdale at Ferris State (non-conference)
Saturday, September 3
Urbana (Ohio) at Wayne State
St. Josepsh’s (Ind.) at Ohio Dominican
Findlay at Northwood (non-conference)
Michigan Tech at Winona State (Minn.)
Saturday, September 10
Northern Michigan at Findlay*
Tiffin at Wayne State*
Ohio Dominican at Northwood*
Lake Erie at Michigan Tech*
Indianapolis at Ashland*
Grand Valley State at Hillsdale*
Ferris State at Saginaw Valley State*
Saturday, September 17
Tiffin at Findlay*
Michigan Tech at Wayne State*
Northwood at Northern Michigan*
Grand Valley State at Indianapolis*
Ashland at Hillsdale*
Saginaw Valley State at Lake Erie*
Ohio Dominican at Ferris State*
Saturday, September 24
Indianapolis at Michigan Tech*
Hillsdale at Lake Erie*
Ferris State at Tiffin*
Northern Michigan at Ashland*
Wayne State at Ohio Dominican*
Findlay at Grand Valley State*
Northwood at Saginaw Valley State*
Saturday, October 1
Michigan Tech at Ohio Dominican*
Ashland at Northwood*
Wayne State at Northern Michigan*
Findlay at Indianapolis*
Lake Erie at Ferris State*
Tiffin at Grand Valley State*
Hillsdale at Saginaw Valley State*
6 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7:30 pm
Noon
Noon
Noon
5:30 pm
Noon
Noon
Noon
1 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7 pm
Noon
Noon
2 pm
6 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7 pm
1 pm
1 pm
1:30 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7 pm
Noon
Noon
4 pm
6 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7 pm
* - GLIAC Game updated 7/4/11
Game Times are subject to change.
Saturday, October 8
Ferris State at Findlay*
Lake Erie at Wayne State*
Indianapolis at Northwood*
Saginaw Valley State at Michigan Tech*
Grand Valley State at Northern Michigan*
Ohio Dominican at Hillsdale*
Ashland at Tiffin*
Saturday, October 15
Hillsdale at Michigan Tech*
Northwood at Tiffin*
Wayne State at Ashland*
Northern Michigan at Ferris State*
Ohio Dominican at Findlay*
Saginaw Valley State at Indianapolis*
Grand Valley State at Lake Erie*
Thursday, October 20
Ashland at Saginaw Valley State*
Saturday, October 22
Michigan Tech at Northwood*
Tiffin at Ohio Dominican *
Findlay at Lake Erie*
Wayne State at Hillsdale*
Northern Michigan at Indianapolis*
Ferris State at Grand Valley State*
Saturday, October 29
Lake Erie at Ohio Dominican*
Saginaw Valley State at Wayne State*
Findlay at Ashland*
Northwood at Hillsdale*
Tiffin at Northern Michigan*
Indianapolis at Ferris State*
Michigan Tech at Grand Valley State*
Saturday, November 5
Hillsdale at Findlay*
Grand Valley State at Northwood*
Ohio Dominican at Ashland*
Ferris State at Michigan Tech*
Lake Erie at Tiffin*
Wayne State at Indianapolis*
Northern Michigan at Saginaw Valley State*
Saturday, November 12
Findlay at Wayne State*
Indianapolis at Ohio Dominican*
Ashland at Lake Erie*
Saginaw Valley State at Grand Valley State*
Michigan Tech at Northern Michigan*
Hillsdale at Tiffin*
Northwood at Ferris State*
Noon
Noon
Noon
1 pm
1 pm
2:30 pm
2:30 pm
1 pm
1:30 pm
2 pm
2 pm
3 pm
6 pm
7 pm
8 pm
Noon
Noon
1 pm
1:30 pm
6 pm
7 pm
Noon
Noon
1 pm
1 pm
1 pm
2 pm
7 pm
Noon
Noon
1 pm
1 pm
1:30 pm
6 pm
7 pm
Noon
Noon
1 pm
1 pm
1 pm
1:30 pm
2 pm
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2010 Statistics
Hillsdale College Football
Hillsdale College Overall Individual Statistics (as of Nov 21, 2010)
All games
Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g
Joe Glendening 12-11 312 1505 20 1485 4.8 15 55 123.8
Brad Spencer 11-1 47 208 12 196 4.2 3 22 17.8
Mike Blanchard 11-11 13 134 7 127 9.8 0 43 11.5
Brian Thompson 8-0 16 66 0 66 4.1 1 8 8.2
Matt Bryan 2-0 1 12 0 12 12.0 0 12 6.0
Brad Otterbein 9-0 2 12 3 9 4.5 0 12 1.0
Isaac Spence 4-0 4 6 1 5 1.2 0 3 1.2
Evan Jacobson 10-0 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 0.5
Cam White 12-11 5 4 0 4 0.8 4 1 0.3
Casey Clow 2-0 4 6 2 4 1.0 0 4 2.0
Andre Holmes 12-12 2 2 0 2 1.0 0 1 0.2
Kevin Hershock 12-0 1 2 0 2 2.0 1 2 0.2
TEAM 8-0 13 0 29 -29 -2.2 0 0 -3.6
T. Weatherhead 12-12 42 78 157 -79 -1.9 0 11 -6.6
Total 12 463 2040 231 1809 3.9 24 55 150.8
Opponents 12 401 2170 217 1953 4.9 18 57 162.8
Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g
T. Weatherhead 12-12 171.59 279-363-6 76.9 3215 26 74 267.9
Brad Otterbein 9-0 72.71 7-13-1 53.8 53 0 13 5.9
Matt Bryan 2-0 0.00 0-2-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0
Mike Blanchard 11-11 293.20 1-1-0 100.0 23 0 23 2.1
Total 12 167.61 287-379-7 75.7 3291 26 74 274.2
Opponents 12 127.38 175-305-11 57.4 2175 16 80 181.2
Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/g
Andre Holmes 12-12 104 1368 13.2 11 69 114.0
Mike Blanchard 11-11 67 826 12.3 4 74 75.1
Bren Bergquist 12-12 27 225 8.3 2 21 18.8
Joe Glendening 12-11 20 171 8.6 0 22 14.2
Cam White 12-11 18 222 12.3 3 48 18.5
Evan Jacobson 10-0 17 167 9.8 0 20 16.7
Matt Terhune 12-0 12 100 8.3 2 25 8.3
Anthony Mifsud 11-2 10 108 10.8 2 26 9.8
Brad Spencer 11-1 7 46 6.6 2 13 4.2
Kevin Hershock 12-0 3 36 12.0 0 14 3.0
Andrew Mott 11-0 2 22 11.0 0 11 2.0
Total 12 287 3291 11.5 26 74 274.2
Opponents 12 175 2175 12.4 16 80 181.2
Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg
Mike Blanchard 7 67 9.6 0 31
Nick Hixson 4 39 9.8 0 20
TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0
Total 12 106 8.8 0 31
Opponents 8 75 9.4 1 30
Interceptions no. yds avg td lg
Joe Vear 3 0 0.0 0 0
Nick Hixson 3 3 1.0 0 3
Ben Karaba 2 0 0.0 0 0
Jake Weddle 1 0 0.0 0 0
Kyle Carson 1 0 0.0 0 0
Tyler Sandner 1 23 23.0 0 23
Total 11 32 2.9 0 23
Opponents 7 126 18.0 1 100
Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg
Nick Hixson 27 570 21.1 0 34
Brad Spencer 6 121 20.2 0 38
Mike Blanchard 5 110 22.0 0 30
Cam White 3 31 10.3 0 16
Joe Glendening 3 54 18.0 0 20
Steven Embry 1 13 13.0 0 13
TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0
Total 46 899 19.5 0 38
Opponents 58 1098 18.9 0 53
Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg
Joe Vear 1 29 29.0 1 29
Total 1 29 29.0 1 29
Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0
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2010 Statistics
Hillsdale College Football
Hillsdale College Overall Team Statistics (as of Nov 21, 2010)
All games
Team Statistics HC OPP
SCORING 373 274
Points Per Game 31.1 22.8
FIRST DOWNS 286 208
R u s hin g 110 111
P a s sin g 161 93
P en al ty 15 4
RUSHING YARDAGE 1809 1953
Yards gained rushing 2040 2170
Yards lost rushing 231 217
Rushing Attempts 463 401
Average Per Rush 3.9 4.9
Average Per Game 150.8 162.8
TDs Rushing 24 18
PASSING YARDAGE 3291 2175
Co mp- Att-I n t 287-379-7 175-305-11
Average Per Pass 8.7 7.1
Average Per Catch 11.5 12.4
Average Per Game 274.2 181.2
TDs Passing 26 16
TOTAL OFFENSE 5100 4128
Total Plays 842 706
Average Per Play 6.1 5.8
Average Per Game 425.0 344.0
KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 46-899 58-1098
PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 12-106 8-75
INT RETURNS: #-Yards 11-32 7-126
KICK RETURN AVERAGE 19.5 18.9
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 8.8 9.4
INT RETURN AVERAGE 2.9 18.0
FUMBLES-LOST 9-5 7-3
PENALTIES-Yards 32-308 60-471
Average Per Game 25.7 39.2
PUNTS-Yards 30-1171 41-1547
Average Per Punt 39.0 37.7
Net punt average 35.9 33.7
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 34:23 25:37
3RD-DOWN Conversions 85/151 56/142
3rd-Down Pct 56% 39%
4TH-DOWN Conversions 10/16 15/31
4th-Down Pct 62% 48%
SACKS BY-Yards 16-108 24-151
MISC YARDS 0 3
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 51 36
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 6-12 7-10
ON-SIDE KICKS 0-3 2-4
RED-ZONE SCORES (52-64) 81% (28-40) 70%
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (46-64) 72% (23-40) 57%
PAT-ATTEMPTS (49-50) 98% (33-34) 97%
ATTENDANCE 10817 23664
Games/Avg Per Game 6/1803 6/3944
Neutral Site Games 0/0
Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total
Hillsdale College 55 143 90 85 0 373
Opponents 66 59 74 75 0 274
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2010 All-GLIAC Team
First-Team All-GLIAC Offense
Name School Year Pos. Hometown/High School
Troy Weatherhead Hillsdale College Sr. QB Grand Rapids, Mich./Comstock Park
Joe Glendening Hillsdale College So. RB East Grand Rapids, Mich.
Phil Milbrath Michigan Tech Sr. RB Norway, Mich.
Josh Renel Wayne State Jr. RB Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester Adams
Bryan LaChapelle Michigan Tech So. H-BackCrystal Falls, Mich/Forest Park
Andrew Beaver Saginaw Valley State Sr. WR Dearborn Heights, Mich./Dearborn
Troy Burrell Wayne State Jr. WR Port Huron, Mich
Greg Gay Grand Valley State Jr. WR Macomb, Mich/Dakota
Andre Holmes Hillsdale College Sr. WR Elk Grove, Ill./James B. Conant
Matt Armstrong Grand Valley State So. OL Lansing, Mich./Sexton
Cameron Bradfield Grand Valley State Sr. OL Grand Rapids, Mich./Creston
Matt Desotell Michigan Tech Sr. OL Green Bay, Wis./Ashwaubenon
Phil Doerfler Hillsdale College Sr. OL Allen Park, Mich.
Joe Long Wayne State Jr. OL Lapeer, Mich./East
Justin Magruder Ashland Sr. OL Westerville, Ohio/South
Gregg Berkshire Ashland Jr. PK Ashland, Ohio
Josh Renel Wayne State Jr. Spec. Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester Adams
First-Team All-GLIAC Defense
Name School Year Pos. Hometown/High School
Daunte Akra Wayne State Sr. DL Detroit, Mich./Kettering
Nick Lawrence Grand Valley State Sr. DL Brighton, Mich.
Jamie Meder Ashland Fr. DL Parma, Ohio/Valley Forge
Todd Storm Michigan Tech Jr. DL Calumet, Mich.
Drew Vanderlin Michigan Tech Jr. DL Green Bay, Wis./Southwest
Ed Knoblock Northern Michigan Jr. LB Lake Orion, Mich.
Mike Rittenour Michigan Tech Sr. LB Becker, Mich.
Matt Ryan Ferris State Sr. LB Howell, Mich.
Nick Thomas Wayne State Jr. LB Akron, Ohio/St. Vincent-St. Mary
Justin Victor Grand Valley State Sr. LB Allen Park, Mich.
Zach Breen Grand Valley State Jr. DB Rockford, Mich.
Jeremy Jones Wayne State Jr. DB Grand Rapids, Mich./Rockford
D.J. Oke Northern Michigan Sr. DB Oak Park, Mich.
Craig Ray Indianapolis Sr. DB Plainfield, Ind.
Stan Thornton Wayne State Sr. DB Cincinnati, Ohio/Withrow
Gregg Berkshire Ashland Jr. P Ashland, Ohio
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2010 GLIAC Standings
GLIAC W-L Pct. Overall PF-PA
North Division
Grand Valley State 9-1 .900 11-2 469-249
Michigan Tech 8-2 .800 8-2 305-166
Indianapolis 5-5 .500 6-5 261-238
Ferris State 5-5 .500 5-6 273-299
Northern Michigan 5-5 .500 5-6 221-183
Northwood 5-5 .500 5-6 313-355
Saginaw Valley State 4-6 .400 4-7 303-312
South Division
Hillsdale 8-2 .800 9-3 373-274
Wayne State 8-2 .800 9-2 347-228
Ashland 7-3 .700 8-3 415-196
Lake Erie 3-7 .300 3-8 264-440
Ohio Dominican 2-8 .200 2-8 171-295
Findlay 1-9 .100 1-10 135-349
Tiffin 0-10 .000 1-10 203-463
GLIAC Players of the Week
Offensive Players of the Week
Special Teams Players of the Week
Week 1 K. McMahon (GV) Week 1 R. Stackhouse (AU)
Week 2 C. Kopach (NM) Week 2 D. Singleton (TU)
Week 3 C. Kopach (NM) Week 3 T. Cattelino (MT)
Week 4 A. Shavers (NU) Week 4 J. Jandasek (GV)
Week 5 J. Glendening (HC) Week 5 P. Sijan (NU)
Week 6 T. Weatherhead (HC) Week 6 T. Cattelino (MT)
Week 7 T. Housewright (AU) Week 7 R. Belmonte (NM)
Week 8 S. Bedevelsky (LE) Week 8 A. Cason (MT)
Week 9 P. Milbrath (MT) Week 9 A. Dunson (AU)
Week 10 J. Renel (WS) Week 10 G. Berkshire (AU)
Week 11 J. Horn (AU) Week 11 G. Berkshire (AU)
Defensive Players of the Week
Week 1 L. Ware (GV)
Week 2 T. Moss (FS)
Week 3 C. Hoying
Week 4 J. Vear (HC)
Week 5 C. Wolfe (AU)
Week 6 Z. Breen (GV)
Week 7 M. Markakis (OD)
Week 8 J. Jones (WS)
Week 9 W. Miles (FS)
Week 10 S. Gawronski (GV)
Week 11 M. Dum (UI)
Joe Vear
Troy Weatherhead
2010 GLIAC
Football Awards
Player of the Year:
Troy Weatherhead
Quarterback
Hillsdale College
Offensive Back of the Year:
Phil Milbrath
Running Back
Michigan Tech
Offensive Lineman
of the Year:
Cameron Bradfield
Grand Valley State
Defensive Back of the Year:
Craig Ray
U. of Indianapolis
Defensive Linemen
of the Year:
Todd Storm
Michigan Tech
Freshman of the Year:
Jamie Meder
Nose Tackle
Ashland
Coach of the Year:
Tom Kearly
Michigan Tech
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2010 GLIAC Stat Leaders
Scoring Offense
1. Grand Valley State 35.9
2. Hillsdale 35.5
3. Northern Michigan 31.6
4. Wayne State 29.3
5. Saginaw Valley State 28.5
6. Northwood 27.6
7. Ashland 27.2
8. Findlay 25.2
9. Michigan Tech 22.4
10. Indianapolis 18.1
11. Tiffin 13.9
12. Ferris State 11.1
Scoring Defense
1. Northern Michigan 16.1
2. Grand Valley State 17.7
3. Findlay 18.8
4. Saginaw Valley State 21.0
5. Indianapolis 21.3
6. Northwood 21.3
7. Hillsdale 23.2
8. Ashland 26.1
9. Wayne State 29.1
10. Michigan Tech 32.2
11. Ferris State 36.5
12. Tiffin 40.0
Total Offense
1. Grand Valley State 449.8
2. Hillsdale 432.7
3. Ashland 390.1
4. Wayne State 388.6
5. Saginaw Valley State 387.2
6. Northwood 369.7
7. Findlay 368.1
8. Michigan Tech 355.9
9. Northern Michigan 350.7
10. Indianapolis 275.1
11. Tiffin 223.2
12. Ferris State 208.7
Total Defense
1. Indianapolis 283.4
2. Grand Valley State 306.7
3. Saginaw Valley State 307.5
4. Northern Michigan 312.4
5. Findlay 319.1
6. Hillsdale 327.3
7. Northwood 347.0
8. Michigan Tech 360.1
9. Ashland 373.5
10. Wayne State 387.5
11. Ferris State 402.4
12. Tiffin 457.2
Rushing Offense
1. Wayne State 233.7
2. Northwood 230.0
3. Grand Valley State 227.9
4. Northern Michigan 198.3
5. Saginaw Valley State 197.2
6. Findlay 160.4
7. Hillsdale 151.0
8. Ashland 147.8
9. Michigan Tech 146.3
10. Tiffin 65.7
11. Indianapolis 65.6
12. Ferris State 61.9
Passing Offense
1. Hillsdale 281.7
2. Ashland 242.3
3. Grand Valley State 221.9
4. Michigan Tech 209.6
5. Indianapolis 209.5
6. Findlay 207.7
7. Saginaw Valley State 190.0
8. Tiffin 157.5
9. Wayne State 154.9
10. Northern Michigan 152.4
11. Ferris State 146.8
12. Northwood 139.7
3rd Down Conversions
1. Hillsdale 101/178 56.7
2. Michigan Tech 77/149 51.7
3. Grand Valley 93/187 49.7
4. Saginaw Valley 74/156 47.4
5. Northwood 62/135 45.9
6. N. Michigan 57/129 44.2
7. Wayne State 56/134 41.8
8. Ashland 62/151 41.1
9. Findlay 57/150 38.0
10. Indianapolis 54/157 34.4
11. Tiffin 39/136 28.7
12. Ferris State 38/143 26.6
Turnover Margin
1. Grand Valley State +22
2. Northern Michigan +12
3. Ashland +12
4. Findlay +11
5. Sagianw Valley State +6
6. Hillsdale +5
7. Wayne State -2
8. Indianapolis -4
9. Northwood -5
10. Ferris State -13
11. Michigan Tech -13
12. Tiffin -15
Red Zone Offense
1. Grand Valley 63/68 92.6
2. Hillsdale 61/67 91.0
3. Findlay 34/39 87.2
4. Ashland 31/37 83.8
5. N. Michigan 36/43 83.7
6. Saginaw Valley 43/55 78.2
7. Wayne State 32/41 78.0
8. Michigan Tech 26/34 76.5
9. Northwood 30/40 75.0
10. Indianapolis 21/28 75.0
11. Tiffin 16/22 72.7
12. Ferris State 16/23 69.6
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2010 GLIAC Stat Leaders
Rushing Yards
1. Joe Glendening (HC) 1,483
2. Phil Milbrath (MT) 1,412
3. D.J. McCoy (AU) 1,272
4. Josh Renel (WS) 1,249
5. Monterae WIlliams (UF) 1,107
6. Justin Sherrod (GV) 1,052
7. Ronnie Lark (SV) 989
8. Aaron Shavers (NU) 985
9. Mike Noffsinger (OD) 794
10. John Privitelli (NM) 693
Receptions
1. Andre Holmes (HC) 104
2. Andrew Beaver (SV) 74
3. Mike Blanchard (HC) 67
4. Mike Ryan (FS) 59
5. Troy Burrell (WS) 57
5. Trey Williams (TU) 57
7. Ryan Forney (UI) 55
7. Mar’Quone Edmonds (UI) 55
9. Joe Horn (AU) 49
10. Dustin Zielaskiewicz (UF) 47
Tackles
1. Matt Ryan (FS) 128
2. Justin Victor (GV) 120
3. Max Davis (UI) 118
4. Craig Ray (UI) 116
5. Kenny Klatt (UF) 114
6. Zach Breen (GV) 101
7. Grant Caserta (SV) 96
8. Andrew DeWeerd (NU) 95
9. Nick Hixson (HC) 92
10. Tayo Moss (FS) 89
Passing Yards
1. Troy Weatherhead (HC) 3,215
2. Kyle McMahon (GV) 2,616
3. Taylor Housewright (AU) 2,378
4. Sean Bedevelskey (LE) 2,066
5. Mickey Mohner (WS) 2,015
6. Tom Schneider (FS) 1,741
7. Jason Young (TU) 1,706
8. Steve Short (MT) 1,525
9. Aaron Shavers (NU) 1,194
10. Jason Jennings (SV) 1,064
Scoring (TDs)
1. Phil Milbrath (MT) 96
2. Joe Glendening (HC) 90
2. Josh Renel (WS) 90
4. Joe Horn (AU) 84
5. Kyle McMahon (GV) 80
6. Justin Sherrod (GV) 74
7. Andre Holmes (HC) 66
8. Toney Davis (WS) 60
8. Aaron Shavers (NU) 60
10. D.J. McCoy (AU) 54
Sacks
1. Todd Storm (MT) 10.0
2. Daunte Akra (WS) 8.5
3. Jordan Morgan (FS) 8.0
3. Luther Ware (GV) 8.0
5. Nick Lawrence (GV) 7.0
5. Craig Hoying (UF) 7.0
5. Jacob Moreno (FS) 7.0
8. Drew Vanderlin (MT) 5.5
8. Zach Anderson (NM) 5.5
10. Brad Iskow (FS) 5.0
Receiving Yards
1. Andre Holmes (HC) 1,368
2. Troy Burrell (WS) 900
3. Andrew Beaver (SV) 884
4. Joe Horn (AU) 878
5. Mike Blanchard (HC) 826
6. Ryan Forney (UI) 752
7. Mar’Quone Edmonds (UI) 712
8. Trey Williams (TU) 702
9. Mike Ryan (FS) 657
10. Quillan Mathis (NU) 655
Scoring (K)
1. Gregg Berkshire (AU) 96
2. Stefan Terleckyj (WS) 77
3. Sam Marcotte (LE) 72
4. Colin McGreevy (HC) 67
5. Tyler Cattelino (MT) 59
6. Aaron Puntarelli (UI) 57
7. Rockne Belmonte (NM) 55
8. Pat Sijan (NU) 54
9. Chris Vortkamp (OD) 47
10. Cameron Stevens (UF) 45
Tackles-for-loss
1. Joseph Collard (TU) 19.0
2. Craig Hoying (UF) 16.5
3. Brad Iskow (FS) 14.5
4. Todd Storm (MT) 14.0
5. Luther Ware (GV) 13.5
5. Nick Lawrence (GV) 13.5
7. Brandon Cornell (UF) 12.5
7. Daunte Akra (WS) 12.5
9. Zach Anderson (NM) 12.0
10. Drew Vanderlin (MT) 11.5
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2010 Charger Players of the Week
Offense
Sept. 3 (FS) Andre Holmes
Sept. 11 (GV) Joe Glendening
Sept. 18 (AU) Troy Weatherhead
Sept. 25 (LE) Mike Blanchard
Oct. 2 (SV) Troy Weatherhead
Oct. 9 (OD) Andre Holmes
Oct. 16 (MT) Phil Doerfler
Oct. 23 (WS) Joe Glendening
Oct. 30 (NU) Cam White
Nov. 6 (UF) Troy Weatherhead
Nov. 13 (TU) Andre Holmes
Nov. 20 (SCS) Troy Weatherhead
Scout Team Defense
Sept. 3 (FS) Alex Chludzinski
Sept. 11 (GV) Garet Lee
Sept. 18 (AU) Brett Pasche
Sept. 25 (LE) Bryan Siegert
Oct. 2 (SV) Tyler Jenks
Oct. 9 (OD) Josh Bakker
Oct. 16 (MT) Ian Sheldon
Oct. 23 (WS) Kelvin Williams
Oct. 30 (NU) Joe Snyder
Nov. 6 (UF) Logan Nabozny
Nov. 13 (TU) Michael DiPietro
Nov. 20 (SCS) Alex Chludzinski
Big Stick
Sept. 3 (FS) Joe Vear
Sept. 11 (GV) Cody Henderson
Sept. 18 (AU) Cody Henderson
Sept. 25 (LE) Cody Henderson
Oct. 2 (SV) Ed Hojnacki
Oct. 9 (OD) Jake Weddle
Oct. 16 (MT) Kevin Hershock
Oct. 23 (WS) Joe Vear
Oct. 30 (NU) Kevin Hershock
Nov. 6 (UF) Brian Thompson
Nov. 13 (TU) Kevin Hershock
Nov. 20 (SCS) Cam White
Scout Team Offense
Special Teams
One-Play Warriors
Sept. 3 (FS)
Sept. 11 (GV)
Sept. 18 (AU)
Sept. 25 (LE)
Oct. 2 (SV)
Oct. 9 (OD)
Oct. 16 (MT)
Oct. 23 (WS)
Oct. 30 (NU)
Nov. 6 (UF)
Nov. 13 (TU)
Nov. 20 (SCS)
Steve Brohl
Scott Hough
Casey Clow
Trent Kramer
Drew Collins
Patrick Ryan
Brett Miller
Nick Landry
Jacob Ackerman
Evan Bach
Mike Carter
Mike Cashin
Defense
Sept. 3 (FS)
Sept. 11 (GV)
Sept. 18 (AU)
Sept. 25 (LE)
Oct. 2 (SV)
Oct. 9 (OD)
Oct. 16 (MT)
Oct. 23 (WS)
Oct. 30 (NU)
Nov. 6 (UF)
Nov. 13 (TU)
Nov. 20 (SCS)
Mike Blanchard
Nick Hixson
Steve Harding
Tyler Cochran
Joe Vear
Cam White
Jed Thompson
Andrew Wilburn
Daniel Gaines
Tyler Sandner
Jed Thompson
Tyler Cochran
E.P.E.P.
Mike Blanchard
Nathan Bundy
Tyler Cochran
Phil Doerfler
Steve Embry
Aric Geerlings
Steve Harding
Nick Hixson
Colin McGreevy
Kam Mueller
Brad Otterbein
Ridge Riebold
Jed Thompson
Joe Vear
Cam White
Sept. 3 (FS) Ben Karaba
Sept. 11 (GV) Cody Henderson
Sept. 18 (AU) Nick Hixson
Sept. 25 (LE) Joe Vear
Oct. 2 (SV) Kyle Carson
Oct. 9 (OD) Jake Weddle
Oct. 16 (MT) Nick Hixson
Oct. 23 (WS) Kyle Carson
Oct. 30 (NU) Nick Hixson
Nov. 6 (UF) Jake Weddle
Nov. 13 (TU) Jed Thompson
Nov. 20 (SCS) Nick Hixson
Sept. 3 (FS)
Sept. 11 (GV)
Sept. 18 (AU)
Sept. 25 (LE)
Oct. 2 (SV)
Oct. 9 (OD)
Oct. 16 (MT)
Oct. 23 (WS)
Oct. 30 (NU)
Nov. 6 (UF)
Nov. 13 (TU)
Nov. 20 (SCS)
Troy Weatherhead
Evan Duey
Phil Doerfler
Andrew Wilburn
Joe Vear
Troy Weatherhead
Ben Karaba
Brad Spencer
Devin Moynihan
David Bakker
Nick Hixson
Tim Hornak
#30 - Brad Spencer
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All-Americans
Albert Rizzardi QB 1938
Tom Word HB 1947
Bill Young HB 1947
Marv Frankel HB 1954
Nate Clark HB 1955-56
Doug Maison QB 1957
Dave Trippett OL 1957
Duke Davis OL 1960
Howard Mudd OL 1964
Bruce McLenna HB 1964-65
Jim Larkin OL 1966
Larry Fowler TE 1966
Joe Vijuk OL 1968-69
Chester Marcol K 1969-70-71
Archie Robinson DB 1972
John Cervini OL 1972
John Roberts LB 1973
Mark Law OL 1974-75
Virgil Webb LB 1977
Mike Broome LB 1981
Mark Kellogg LB 1981
Terrell Washington LB 1982
Ron Gladnick DL 1982
Tony Iorio OL 1982
Tom Kanka DL 1983
Mike Buonocore DL 1983
Ernie Kovath OL 1983
Steve Cook OL 1984-85
Chris Foote TE 1984
Mike Gatt QB 1984-85
Jeff Gatt HB 1985-86
Jeff Lantis WR 1985
Paul Mackey DB 1985
Kurt Norman LB 1985
Brian Boyse QB 1986-87-88
Al Huge DL 1988
Keith Cini DL 1988
Mark Meares LB 1988
Rodney Patterson LB 1988
Jerry Klekotka LB 1992
Scott Schulte HB 1992-93
Jason Ahee DB 1992
Scott Elwer DB 1994-95
Kyle Wojciechowski OL 1995-96
Todd DeVree DL 2000
Tim Mustapha DB 2000
Matt Baltzer LB 2001
Mark Nicolet QB 2007
Jared Veldheer OL 2009
Drew Berube DL 2009
Troy Weatherhead QB 2010
Joe Glendening HB 2010
Andre Holmes WR 2010
History
2010 AFCA Top 25 Poll
1. Minnesota-Duluth 15-0
2. Delta State 11-4
3. Northwest Missouri State 12-2
4. Albany State 11-1
5. Central Missouri 11-3
6. Augustana 11-2
7. Shepherd 12-2
8. Abilene Christian 11-1
9. Texas A&M-Kingsville 10-2
10. Grand Valley State 11-2
11. Mercyhurst 10-3
12. St. Cloud State 10-3
13. Kutztown 10-2
14. California (Pa.) 10-2
15. Bloomsburg 10-3
16. Hillsdale College 9-3
17. Valdosta State 8-3
18. West Texas A&M 8-4
19. Colorado School of Mines 9-3
20. Wingate 9-3
21. Wayne State (MI) 9-2
22. North Alabama 9-4
23. Nebraska-Kearney 9-2
24. Missouri Western State 8-4
25. Michigan Tech 8-2
Others receiving votes: Morehouse, Shaw, St. Augustine’s,
Washburn, Tuskegee, Colorado State-Pueblo,
Fort Valley State, Winston-Salem State, West
Virginia Wesleyan, Ashland, Central Washington,
Midwestern State, Chadron State, West Liberty,
Concord.
Offensive Lineman Jared Veldheer
was a First-Team All-American
following the 2009 season.
D2Football.com Top 25 Poll
1. Minnesota-Duluth 15-0
2. Delta State 11-4
3. Northwest Missouri 12-2
4. Central Missouri 11-3
5. Shepherd 12-2
6. Augustana 11-2
7. Albany State 11-1
8. Abilene Christian 11-1
9. Texas A&M-Kingsville 10-2
10. Mercyhurst 10-3
11. St. Cloud State 10-3
12. Grand Valley State 11-2
13. Bloomsburg 10-3
14. Kutztown 10-2
15. Wingate 9-3
16. Hillsdale College 9-3
17. North Alabama 9-4
18. West Texas A&M 8-4
19. Valdosta State 8-3
20. California (Pa.) 10-2
21. Missouri Western 8-4
22. Colorado School of Mines 9-3
23. Wayne State 9-2
24. Nebraska-Kearney 9-2
25. Michigan Tech 8-2
Howard Mudd
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Single-Season Record Holders
Rushing Yards
1. Scott Schulte 1992 1,582
2. Scott Schulte 1993 1,499
3. Joe Glendening 2010 1,485
4. Jeff Cameron 1990 1,462
5. Vinnie Panizzi 2009 1,444
6. Kevin Clive 2002 1,350
7. Scott Schulte 1991 1,144
8. Vinnie Panizzi 2008 1,086
9. Vinnie Panizzi 2007 1,085
10. Phil Martin 2005 1,022
Rushing Attempts
1. Joe Glendening 2010 312
2. Scott Schulte 1993 300
3. Jeff Cameron 1990 299
4. Vinnie Panizzi 2009 291
5. Kevin Clive 2002 276
6. Scott Schulte 1992 271
7. Scott Schulte 1991 245
8. Vinnie Panizzi 2007 230
9. Vinnie Panizzi 2008 229
10. Phil Martin 2006 212
Rushing TDs
1. Nate Clark 1954 24
2. Vinnie Panizzi 2009 23
3. Jeff Cameron 1990 18
4. Vinnie Panizzi 2007 16
4. Scott Schulte 1992 16
6. Dick Kraatz 1969 15
6. Joe Glendening 2010 15
8. Willis Miles 1982 14
8. Tom Karpinski 1988 14
10. Vinnie Panizzi 2008 11
Passing Yards
1. Troy Weatherhead 2009 3,348
2. Mark Nicolet 2007 3,335
3. Troy Weatherhead 2010 3,215
4. Troy Weatherhead 2008 2,874
5. Mike Gatt 1985 2,664
6. Kyle Keefer 1999 2,435
7. Mark Nicolet 2006 1,949
8. Bill Skelton 2002 1,942
9. Bill Skelton 2003 1,925
10. Kyle Keefer 1998 1,875
Receiving Yards
1. Andre Holmes 2010 1,368
2. Aaron Waldie 2007 1,139
3. Andre Holmes 2009 1,076
4. Nick Gurica 2007 1,055
5. Ed House 2001 1,037
6. A.J. Kegg 2009 974
7. A.J. Kegg 2008 888
8. Marty Walsh 1994 835
9. Mike Blanchard 2010 826
10. Nick Gurica 2006 823
Receptions
1. Andre Holmes 2010 104
2. A.J. Kegg 2009 85
3. Nick Gurica 2007 78
4. Andre Holmes 2009 77
5. A.J. Kegg 2008 74
6. Mike Blanchard 2010 67
7. Ed House 2001 65
8. Aaron Waldie 2007 63
9. Nick Gurica 2006 57
10. Jeff Lantis 1985 54
Completions
1. Troy Weatherhead 2009 280
2. Troy Weatherhead 2010 279
3. Troy Weatherhead 2008 242
4. Mark Nicolet 2007 240
5. Mike Gatt 1985 201
6. Kyle Keefer 1999 188
7. Bill Skelton 2003 178
8. Bill Skelton 2002 173
9. Brian Boyse 1988 158
10. Mark Nicolet 2006 157
Touchdown Passes
1. Mark Nicolet 2007 31
2. Troy Weatherhead 2010 26
3. Mike Gatt 1985 25
4. Kyle Keefer 1999 24
5. Troy Weatherhead 2008 21
6. Troy Weatherhead 2009 19
7. Doug Szigethy 1972 19
8. Greg Younger 1994 19
9. Bill Skelton 2002 17
10. Bill Skelton 2003 15
Scoring (K)
1. Mark Petro 2009 106
2. Mark Petro 2007 96
3. Chester Marcol 1968 93
3. Chester Marcol 1971 93
5. Rick Vear 1981 86
6. Mark Petro 2008 80
7. Mike Doherty 1994 79
8. Matt Baker 1985 73
9. Mike Vear 1986 68
10. Colin McGreevy 2010 67
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Career Record Holders
Rushing Yards
1. Scott Schulte 1990-93 4,495
2. Vinnie Panizzi 2006-09 3,660
3. Phil Martin 2003-06 3,395
4. Jeff Cameron 1987-90 2,590
5. Kevin Clive 2000-02 2,331
6. Nate Clark 1953-56 2,248
7. Dick Kraatz 1967-70 2,089
8, Steve Rodick 1976-79 1,986
9. Jerry Cifor 1978-81 1,922
10. Mel Patterson 1966-68 1,706
Receptions
1. Andre Holmes 2007-10 219
2. A.J. Kegg 2006-09 195
3. Ed House 1998-01 183
4. Nick Gurica 2004-07 151
5. Aaron Waldie 2005-08 142
6. Mike Blanchard 2007-10 140
7. Keith Recker 2002-05 133
8. Jeff Lantis 1982-85 130
9. Adam Greenman 1997-00 114
10. Dan Musielewicz 2001-04 112
Receiving Yards
1. Andre Holmes 2007-10 3,092
2. Ed House 1998-01 2,692
3. A.J. Kegg 2006-09 2,377
4. Aaron Waldie 2005-08 2,074
5. Nick Gurica 2004-07 2,045
6. Adam Greenman 1997-00 1,994
7. Jeff Lantis 1982-85 1,674
8. Keith Recker 2002-05 1,619
9. Greg Della Penna 1975-78 1,566
10. Mike Blanchard 2007-10 1,553
Passing Yards
1. Troy Weatherhead 2007-10 9,544
2. Bill Skelton 2000-03 7,060
3. Mark Nicolet 2004-07 6,778
4. Kyle Keefer 1996-99 6,051
5. Mike Gatt 1982-85 5,837
6. Greg Younger 1991-94 5,198
7. Pat Riepma 1979-82 4,245
8. Brian Boyse 1986-88 4,014
9. Doug Szigethy 1969-72 3,613
10. Craig Como 1987-90 3,281
Touchdowns
1. Vinnie Panizzi 2006-09 52
2. Nate Clark 1953-56 51
3. Scott Schulte 1991-93 46
4. Dick Kraatz 1968-70 37
5. Phil Martin 2003-06 37
6. Ed House 1999-02 35
7. Steve Rodick 1975-78 33
8. Kevin Clive 2000-02 27
9. Anthony McCree 1993-95 27
10. Jeff Cameron 1987-90 26
Field Goals Made
1. Mark Petro 2006-09 51
2. Rick Vear 1979-82 49
3. Matt Menchinger 2002-05 34
4. Chester Marcol 1968-71 30
5. Mel Patterson 1965-67 30
6. Blake Barisich 1999-02 26
7. Matt Baker 1984-85 23
8. Sean Wynn 1995-98 17
9. John Quaderer 1974-75 15
10. Todd Shaffer 1983 11
Jeff Lantis
Kevin Clive
Nate Clark
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Football History
Coaching
Records
Coach Years W-L-T Pct.
Student Coaches 1891-95 10-7-1 .583
D.M. Martin 1896, 98 4-4-1 .500
Nate Duffy 1897 1-1-1 .500
Student Coaches 1899-1903 9-19 .321
Harry McRae 1904 0-7 .000
Student Coaches 1905 5-5 .500
William Boone 1906 0-7 .000
James Whipple 1907 4-2 .667
Herbert C. Reed 1908-10 7-9-5 .438
Claude Hunt 1911-12 8-3-1 .708
Charles Firth 1913 2-3-1 .400
Leroy Buchiet 1914-17 10-14-3 .426
Lawrence Manson1918 1-5 2.00
Samuel Taylor 1919 3-4 .429
William J. Rennie 1920-21 12-4-1 .735
Louis Ost 1922 3-5 .375
Howard Jefferson 1923-24 9-4-2 .666
Elroy Guckert 1925-26 9-5-2 .643
Dwight Harwood 1927-45 69-52-14 .563
Davey Nelson 1946-47 14-1-2 .882
Gib Holgate 1948 6-2-1 .722
Jack Petoskey 1949-50 11-7-1 .605
Irv Wisniewski 1951 2-6 .250
Henry Fallon 1952 3-5 .400
Charlie Bachman 1953 5-3-2 .600
Frank “Muddy” Waters1954-73 138-47-5 .739
Jack McAvoy 1974-77 24-16-1 .600
Ron Lynch 1978-79 8-14 .363
Dick Lowry 1980-96 134-52-2 .705
Dave Dye 1997-2001 21-34 .381
Keith Otterbein 2002-present 57-45 .559
TOTALS 1891-present 589-385-46 .597
Pictured above are five former Hillsdale College
head football coaches. Seated from left to right
are: Jack McAvoy, Dave Dye and Frank “Muddy”
Waters. Standing behind them are current head
coach Keith Otterbein, and Dick Lowry. This photo
was taken at the 2003 Hillsdale College football
golf outing.
All-GLIAC
Football Players
2010
Troy Weatherhead First-Team QB
Andre Holmes First-Team WR
Joe Glendening First-Team RB
Phil Doerfler First-Team OL
Mike Blanchard Second-Team WR
Nick Hixson Second-Team DB
2009
A.J. Kegg First-Team WR
Andre Holmes First-Team WR
Vinnie Panizzi First-Team RB
Jared Veldheer First-Team OL
Mark Petro First-Team PK
Drew Berube First-Team DL
Troy Weatherhead Second-Team QB
Matt Patillo Second-Team TE
Phil Doerfler Second-Team OL
Nick Hixson Second-Team DB
Eric Schweller Second-Team P
2008
A.J. Kegg First-Team WR
Tom Korte First-Team LB
Jared Veldheer First-Team OL
Drew Berube First-Team DL
Mark Petro Second-Team K
Eric Weber Second-Team DL
Alex Wojcik Second-Team DB
Eric Schweller Second-Team P
2007
Mark Nicolet First-Team QB
Nick Gurica First-Team WR
Aaron Waldie First-Team WR
Tom Korte First-Team LB
Matt Vanover First-Team P
Jared Veldheer Second-Team OL
Eric Weber Second-Team DL
2006
Nick Gurica First-Team WR
Nick Gurica First-Team KR
Tom Korte First-Team LB
Jared Kell First-Team DB
2005
Keith Recker First-Team HB
Chad Gurica First-Team KR
Andrew Daugherty Second-Team DL
Chad Gurica Second-Team DB
2004
Keith Recker First-Team HB
Jake Welch Second-Team OL
Josh Mott Second-Team LB
Chad Gurica Second-Team DB
2003
Silas Johnson First-Team OL
2002
Rob North First-Team LB
Kevin Clive Second-Team RB
Todd Birie Second-Team OL
2001
Matt Baltzer First-Team LB
Tim Mustapha First-Team DB
Ed House Second-Team WR
Jim Stewart Second-Team DL
2000
Todd DeVree First-Team DL
Tim Mustapha First-Team DB
Matt Baltzer Second-Team LB
Nic Boehnlein Second-Team DB
Hillsdale College
players drafted by NFL
Year Round Pick Name Team
1950 20 11 Bill Young Cleveland Rams
1951 25 3 Monte Charles G.B. Packers
1957 10 3 Warren Spragg L.A. Rams
1957 17 2 Dave Trippett L.A. Rams
1958 7 2 Doug Maison Green Bay Packers
1964 9 1 Howard Mudd S.F. 49ers
1964 14 6 Dou Bickle Detroit Lions
1965 9 11 Bruce McLenna Detroit Lions
1972 2 8 Chester Marcol G.B. Packers
1972 13 25 Archie Robinson Miami Dolphins
1977 10 21 Bob BIalik Cincinnati Bengals
1980 7 28 Nate Johnson Pittsburgh Steelers
2010 3 69 Jared Veldheer Oakland Raiders
Chester Marcol (right) poses with NFL Hall of Famer Lou
“The Toe” Groza. Marcol was drafted by the Green Bay
Packers in 1972.
Championships
1893 MIAA Regular Season
1898 State of Michigan
1914 MIAA co-champions
1924 MIAA Regular Season
1931 MIAA Regular Season
1932 MIAA Regular Season
1933 MIAA Regular Season
1938 MIAA Regular Season
1946 MIAA co-champions
1947 MIAA Regular Season
1949 MIAA Regular Season
1954 MIAA Regular Season
1955 MIAA Regular Season
1956 MIAA Regular Season
1957 MIAA Regular Season
1958 MIAA Regular Season
1959 MIAA Regular Season
1960 MIAA Regular Season
1980 GLIAC Champions
1981 GLIAC Champions
1982 GLIAC Champions
1982 National Semifinalist
1985 GLIAC Champions
1985 NAIA National Champions
1986 NAIA Playoffs
1988 NAIA Playoffs
1992 GLIAC Champions
2009 NCAA Division II Playoffs
2010 NCAA Division II Playoffs
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Football History
Most Valuable Player
Outstanding Freshman
Offensive Lineman
Troy Weatherhead QB 2010
Troy Weatherhead QB 2009
Tom Korte LB 2008
Mark Nicolet QB 2007
Tom Korte LB 2006
Chad Gurica DB 2005
Josh Mott LB 2004
Josh Mott LB 2003
Kevin Clive RB 2002
Matt Baltzer LB 2001
Nic Boehnlein DB 2000
Kyle Keefer QB 1999
Tony Scott LB 1998
Scott Duncan LB 1997
Mark TeSlaa WR 1996
* - award named after Roy Beck
Outstanding Linebacker
Jake Weddle 2010
Mat Szula 2009
Tom Korte 2008
Tom Korte 2007
Tom Korte 2006
Steve Balone 2005
Josh Mott 2004
Josh Mott 2003
Rob North 2002
Matt Baltzer 2001
Matt Baltzer 2000
Mike Bailey 1999
Tony Scott 1998
Scott Duncan 1997
* - award named after Ralph Miller III
Howard “Champ” Messenger
Brian Thompson/Vince Alendato 2010
Eric Schweller 2009
Josiah Swartz 2008
Nick Gurica 2007
Brett Neller 2006
Chad Gurica 2005
Matt Kaler 2004
Bill Skelton 2003
Kevin Clive 2002
Kevin Clive 2001
Tim Mustapha 2000
Adam Greenman 1999
Kyle Keefer 1998
Nate Pechaitis 1997
Aaron Babicz 1996
Jake Weddle 2010
D.J. Loy/Nick Galvan 2009
Reid Meador/Nick Hixson 2008
Cody Henderson 2007
Jared Veldheer/Jordan Knudsen 2006
Eric Weber 2005
Matt Vanover 2004
Phil Martin 2003
Aaron Hoejke/Keith Recker/Mitch May 2002
Matt Kaler/Dan Wilson/Josh Mott/
Mike Mehman 2001
Jon Bromley/Shane Summers 2000
Blake Barshich/Danny Edgehill 1999
Ed House/Tim Mustapha/ 1998
Andy Sutton 1998
Tony Scott 1997
Offensive Back
Joe Glendening 2010
Vinnie Panizzi 2009
Vinnie Panizzi 2008
Nick Gurica 2007
Mark Nicolet 2006
Phil Martin 2005
Phil Martin 2004
Bill Skelton 2003
Bill Skelton 2002
Shawn Kersejes, Mitch Shuman 2001
Adam Greenman 2000
Kyle Keefer, Matt Fisher 1999
Kyle Keefer 1998
Jason Ross, Todd Schulte 1997
Gary Stegall 1996
Defensive Back
Nick Hixson 2010
Nick Hixson 2009
Alex Wojcik 2008
Josh Hutchison 2007
Palmer Schoening 2006
Chad Gurica 2005
Chad Gurica 2004
Jack Pitts 2003
Jack Pitts 2002
Tom Kelly, Tim Mustapha 2001
Nic Boehnlein, Rich Kern 2000
Tim Mustapha 1999
Garrett Doty 1998
Justin Leurenberger, Barry Shoemake 1997
Gavin Pike 1996
Phil Doerfler 2010
Jared Veldheer 2009
Jared Veldheer 2008
Jared Veldheer 2007
Josiah Swartz 2006
Ike Dougherty 2005
Jake Welch 2004
Silas Johnson 2003
Todd Birie 2002
Todd Birie, Josh Kuntz 2001
Cam Guenther 2000
Mark Prebay, Mike Moeller 1999
Jeff Buckmaster 1998
Tom Reisinger, Matt Tompkins 1997
Brad Affholter, Kyle Wojciechowski 1996
Defensive Lineman
Kam Mueller 2010
Drew Berube 2009
Eric Weber 2008
Eric Weber 2007
Eric Weber 2006
Andrew Daugherty 2005
Mike Lehman 2004
Kevin Clement 2003
Trevor Sutton 2002
Aaron Curley, Jim Stewart 2001
Todd DeVree 2000
Todd DeVree, Brandon Willer 1999
Mike Budzick 1998
Aaron Maestri 1997
Mark Matson 1996
Tom Korte
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The 1985 Season
1985: The national
championship season
The history of Charger football hit a high point in 1985, when
head coach Dick Lowry and a talented senior class led the team
to the NAIA national championship game. In that contest, the
Chargers had to settle for a 10-10 tie vs. Central Arkansas.
Quarterback Mike Gatt (pictured at right) connected with Scott
Sugg on a 58-yard touchdown pass midway through the fourth
quarter to force the tie. Hillsdale and Central Arkansas ended up
sharing the national championship that season, but ask anyone
who saw that Charger team play, and there’s no question who
“the” champions of the day were. Listed below is a game-bygame
summary of that championship season.
Week 1
Sept. 14, 1985: Hillsdale 21, Wisconsin-Whitewater 7
The Charger defense limited Wisconsin-Whitewater to 17 yards rushing and
10 first downs in a solid season-opening win. Quarterback Mike Gatt goes 17-
for-36 for 166 yards and a touchdown. Defensive back Jeff Hubert returned an
interception for a touchdown to open the scoring on the season.
Week 2
Sept. 21, 1985: Hillsdale 23, Ashland 7
Dave Mifsud and Brian Walker each catch touchdown passes from Gatt as once
again, Hillsdale shuts down an opponent. The Eagles managed just 161 total
yards in the game.
Week 3
Sept. 28, 1985: Saginaw Valley 28, Hillsdale 17
The only blemish on the season occurred in this game, when the Cardinals
overcame six turnovers to defeat the Chargers. These two teams were picked
to finish first and second in the GLIAC, and had a battle to live up to those
predictions. SVSC held a 14-10 halftime lead, but scored back-to-back
touchdowns in the third quarter to put the game away.
Week 4
Oct. 5, 1985: Hillsdale 25, Wayne State 0
The dominating Charger defense returned to form, shutting out the Tarters. For
the third time this season, the defense held an opponent to less than 175 total
yards, as WSU gained just 122 against Hillsdale. Dennis Susa led the defensive
effort with 11 tackles, while Mifsud caught a 10-yard touchdown pass.
Week 5
Oct. 12, 1985: Hillsdale 24, Ferris State 15
In the annual homecoming game, Gatt passed for a school-record 349 yards to
lead the Chargers past the Bulldogs. Gatt went 21-for-30 through the air. His
passing sparked Hillsdale to an early 21-0 lead in the game.
Week 6
Oct. 19, 1985: Hillsdale 21, Grand Valley 14
In one of the most competitive games of the regular season, the Chargers won
in Allendale for the first time in five years. Hillsdale used special teams and the
passing game to bolt to a 21-0 halftime lead. Steve Ferguson blocked a punt for
a touchdown, while Mifsud and Jeff Lantis each caught touchdown passes from
Gatt. Mifsud’s scoring reception was good for 58 yards.
Week 7
Oct. 26, 1985: Hillsdale 42, Kentucky State 0
After the previous week’s slugfest, the Chargers had it a little easier in this nonleague
game. Now ranked No. 8 in the nation, Hillsdale was led by linebacker
Rodney Patterson’s 18 total tackles, including 11 solo stops.
Week 8
Nov. 2, 1985: Hillsdale 52, Michigan Tech 6
In its second-straight blowout, the Chargers dominated the Huskies, sprinting
out to a 35-0 halftime lead while holding the team to -12 total yards rushing.
Hillsdale also got some help in the league on this day, climbing into first place
after Ferris State beat Saginaw Valley.
Week 9
Nov. 9, 1985: Hillsdale 30, Northwood 0
The Chargers clinch the GLIAC championship game on a field covered with
three inches of snow. Mifsud and Lantis once again catch touchdown passes, and
kicker Mark Baker boots three field goals under difficult conditions. Northwood
was held to 101 total yards in the game.
Week 10
Nov. 16, 1985: Hillsdale 16, Central State (Ohio) 6
Not satisfied with the conference championship, the Chargers clinch a spot in
the NAIA playoffs in a mudbowl-type of game vs. Central State. After scoring a
touchdown early, Central State’s explosive offense was shut down by the Charger
defense. Gatt passed and ran for a touchdown in the win.
NAIA Quarterfinals
Dec. 7, 1985: Hillsdale 47, Salem College (W.Va.) 3
A three-week layoff had no ill effects on the Chargers, as they destroyed their
first-round playoff opponent. Gatt threw four touchdown passes on four
successive possessions as Hillsdale jumped out to a 28-3 halftime lead. The
Chargers outgained Salem 465-78 in total yards in the game.
NAIA Semifinals
Dec. 14, 1985: Hillsdale 24, Mesa (Col.) 21 - OT
In a bitter rematch from the 1982 playoffs, Baker’s overtime field goal completed
a stirring comeback by the Chargers. Hillsdale trailed 21-0 at halftime, but came
back thanks to more consistent offense and two blocked field goals. A goal-line
stand in overtime preserved the win for Hillsdale.
NAIA National Championship Game
Dec. 21, 1985: Hillsdale 10, Central Arkansas 10
Split national championships are only a semi-regular occurance at the Division
I level in college football these days, but back in 1985, there was no overtime to
settle a championship game. So Hillsdale and Central Arkansas had to share the
title of “national champions” that year after a 10-10 tie. Gatt found Scott Sugg
for a 58-yard, game-tying touchdown halfway through the fourth quarter to
force the tie. The Chargers finished the season 11-1-1, the second-most wins in
a season in school history. A total of seven players earned All-American honors
from the ‘85 Chargers: Steve Cook, Steve Ferguson, Jeff Gatt, Mike Gatt, Jeff
Lantis, Paul Mackey and Kurt Norman.
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All-Time Record vs. Opponents
HC HC HC Opp. Series
OPPONENT Won Lost Tied Pts. Pts. Length
Adrian College...................41 5 5 255 227 1894-1960
Akron University.................1 0 0 18 6 1924
Albion College...................28 34 8 704 786 1891-1960
Alma College.....................20 22 2 552 582 1905-1960
Anderson..............................1 0 0 47 0 1955
ASHLAND.....................24 17 0 798 642 1970-2011
Assumption College............4 0 0 116 2 1916-1922
Baldwin-Wallace.................1 4 0 40 123 1922-1971
Battle Creek TS....................1 0 0 34 0 1908
Bluffton College...................1 0 0 18 0 1938
Bradley College...................1 1 0 45 38 1966-1967
Butler University.................4 6 0 194 148 1976-1993
Carson-Newman.................1 4 0 69 105 1982-1989
Case Tech.............................0 2 0 8 32 1932-1934
Central Michigan................7 8 1 206 230 1903-1968
Central State of Ohio..........5 4 0 138 152 1962-1988
Charlotte City College........0 1 0 0 8 1898
Chicago University.............1 1 0 13 7 1930-1931
Coldwater Athletic Club....1 0 0 28 0 1897
Concordia College..............1 0 0 80 0 1930
Dayton University...............0 1 0 0 62 1941
Defiance College.................3 0 0 104 12 1921-1942
Denison College..................1 1 1 15 18 1923-1931
Detroit University...............3 3 3 130 159 1911-1970
Detroit Athletic Club..........0 1 0 0 17 1906
Detroit Tech.........................5 0 0 119 0 1929-49
Eastern Illinois.....................2 0 0 55 19 1963-1964
Eastern Kentucky................0 2 0 12 94 1951-1968
Edinboro..............................1 5 0 118 131 1994-1999
Elon College.........................0 1 0 13 41 1981
Evansville University..........0 1 0 7 22 1949
Fairmont State College.......6 2 0 245 130 1961-1988
Franklin College..................1 0 0 21 14 1978
FERRIS STATE...............24 17 1 950 711 1966-2011
FINDLAY.......................15 7 1 491 317 1925-2011
Fort Wayne YMCA.............1 0 0 34 4 1893
Gannon.................................5 1 0 230 84 1950-2007
Glendville State....................1 1 0 24 22 1973-1974
Grand Rapids JC.................8 3 0 241 85 1920-1972
GRAND VALLEY...........10 23 0 635 863 1975-2009
Grosse Ile Air Cadets..........1 0 0 19 0 1942
Gustavus Adolphus.............2 0 0 44 7 1956-1957
Heidelberg College..............1 3 0 43 83 1904-1961
Homer Village.....................1 0 0 22 0 1892
Hope College.....................16 12 4 509 321 1920-1960
Howe School........................0 1 0 0 12 1899
Huntington College............1 0 0 93 9 1922
Illinois College.....................2 0 0 81 13 1947-1948
U. of Indianapolis..............15 11 0 580 468 1978-2009
Univ. of Pa............................3 1 0 97 81 1970-1983
Iowa State College...............1 0 0 17 6 1960
Jackson High School...........1 0 0 66 0 1916
Jackson Junior College.......2 0 0 59 0 1932-1933
Kalamazoo College...........26 19 8 941 534 1894-1960
Kentucky State.....................6 1 0 216 103 1965-1985
LAKE ERIE COLLEGE....1 0 0 42 37 2010-2011
Lake Forrest.........................0 1 1 6 12 1926-1927
Lakeland...............................3 0 0 122 14 1957-1969
Lewis.....................................2 0 0 39 13 1955-1956
Manchester...........................1 0 0 14 0 1953
Minnesota St.-Mankato......2 1 0 58 41 1970-2009
Marietta................................2 0 0 21 13 1965-1966
Mercyhurst...........................7 3 0 350 259 1998-2007
Mesa College........................2 1 0 60 56 1982-1986
U. of Michigan.....................0 2 0 6 40 1899-1900
U. of Michigan B-Team......0 1 0 0 48 1945
U. of Michigan Frosh..........1 1 0 33 94 1912-1913
Michigan State.....................0 7 0 15 353 1901-1918
Michigan State Frosh..........0 1 0 7 13 1919
HC HC HC Opp. Series
OPPONENT Won Lost Tied Pts. Pts. Length
MICHIGAN TECH........16 6 0 660 311 1980-2011
Missouri-Rolla.....................1 0 0 24 16 1968
Missouri Valley College 1 0 0 42 13 1960
Navy Pier..............................2 0 0 77 13 1952-1954
N.E. Missouri.......................0 1 0 13 26 1966
Northern Illinois.................0 4 0 61 90 1959-1967
N. MICHIGAN .................23 14 1 717 650 1958-2009
NORTHWOOD.............25 16 0 1,028 691 1963-2011
Notre Dame.........................0 4 1 28 94 1892-1908
Oberlin College...................1 0 0 20 7 1931
OHIO DOMINICAN.......1 0 0 35 10 2010-
Ohio Northern....................6 0 0 187 41 1962-1973
Olivet College....................28 18 2 850 480 1894-1908
Pittsburg State......................0 1 0 26 27 1957
Purdue University...............0 1 0 0 8 1896
SAGINAW VALLEY.......15 17 0 658 649 1975-2010
St. Benedict College............1 0 0 20 0 1961
Slippery Rock College........2 0 0 50 21 1986-1987
St. Joseph’s............................8 2 0 328 113 1964-2009
St. Norbert College...........14 4 1 502 280 1963-1981
Shippenburg State...............1 0 0 14 0 1959
S.E. Missouri........................1 0 0 14 0 1959
St. Cloud State.....................0 1 0 28 42 2010
St. Francis (IL).....................8 1 0 246 115 1987-1998
Southern Illinois..................0 1 0 6 13 1962
S.W. Missouri State.............2 0 0 23 6 1967-1969
Taylor....................................2 0 0 88 12 1948-1964
Texas A & I...........................0 1 0 0 20 1959
TIFFIN.............................5 2 0 209 134 2004-2009
Toledo University................4 3 0 120 120 1918-1960
Tri-State University.............1 0 0 40 0 1905
Valparaiso University..........5 1 0 202 106 1951-1992
WAYNE STATE..............37 14 1 1,055 694 1909-2009
West Chester State...............1 1 0 20 49 1973-1975
Western Michigan...............3 3 1 57 168 1908-1937
Westminster (PA)................1 1 0 30 41 1998-1999
West Virginia State..............1 1 0 31 7 1977
White Pigeon City ..............0 1 0 0 8 1898
Winona State........................1 1 0 93 20 1968-1969
Wisconsin-Eau Claire.........1 0 0 7 0 1975
Wisconsin Platteville..........1 1 0 47 37 1978-1979
Wisconsin State...................1 0 1 20 14 1964-1965
Wittenberg...........................2 1 1 77 40 1948-1975
Youngstown State................1 1 0 36 29 1961-1962
The 1892 football team, pictured here on the steps of Central Hall,
started a 120-year tradition of excellence that continues today.
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Staff Directory
Joe Abraham Head Softball Coach jabraham@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3191
Jeanie Adams Executive Assistant to the Athletic Director jadams@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3130
Richard Alvarez Sports Complex Maintenance ralvarez@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-2241
Alesia Aumock Aerobics Instructor/HPE aaumock@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3170
Craig Blanchard Football/Defensive Coordinator cblanchard@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3147
Don Brubacher Director of Athletics dbrubacher@hillsdale.edu (517) 437-7364
Claudette Charney Associate A.D./Head Women’s Basketball Coach ccharney@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3124
Nikki Dzubay Head Women’s Tennis Coach ndzubay@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3168
Amy Evans Assistant Athletic Trainer aaemisegger@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3157
Dan Evans Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach devans@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3121
Jeff Forino Strength & Conditioning/Associate Track Coach jforino@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3121
Anita Gordon Sports Complex Secretary agordon@hillsdale.edu (517) 437-7364
Claudia Gillette Business Secretary cgillette@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3132
Chris Gravel Assistant A.D./Head Volleyball Coach cgravel@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3162
Stephanie Gravel Assistant Volleyball Coach sgravel@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3192
Gus Hemingway Assistant Athletic Trainer ghemingway@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3193
Pat Hornak
Football/H-Backs and Tight Ends, Director of phornak@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3125
Football Operations, Equipment Manager
Rita Jenkins Aquatics Director rjenkins@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3159
Kurt Kirner Women’s Swimming Coach kkirner@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3142
Sue Kirner Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach skirner@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3142
John Lindley Football/Linebackers Coach jlindley@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3136
Bill Lundberg Head Track and Cross Country Coach blundberg@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3134
Pistol Pete McCauley Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach bmccauley@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3151
Brad Monastiere Assistant A.D./Sports Information Director bmonastiere@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3172
Lynne Neukom Head Athletic Trainer lneukom@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3157
Dan Mettlach Football/Quarterbacks Coach mnicolet@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3125
Paul Noce Head Baseball Coach pnoce@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3146
Keith Otterbein Head Football Coach kotterbein@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3138
Steve Otterbein Football/Wide Receivers Coach sotterbein@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3145
Erin Porter Assistant Softball Coach eporter@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3173
Stephanie Schell Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach sschell@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3152
Aaron Shreffler Football/Defensive Line and Strength Coach ashreffler@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3144
Nate Shreffler Football/Offensive Coordinator nshreffler@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3141
John Tharp Head Men’s Basketball Coach jtharp@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3121
Eric Theisen Assistant Baseball Coach etheisen@hillsdale.edu (517) 607-3137
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Keith Otterbein:
2009 GLIAC Coach of the Year
Chris Gravel:
2009 and 2010 GLIAC Coach of the Year
Bill Lundberg: 2010 GLIAC Indoor and
Outdoor Women’s Track Coach of the
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Dr. Larry P. Arnn - President
DR. LARRY ARNN
President
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, the 12th president of Hillsdale
College, received his B.A. in Political Science and
Accounting in 1974 from Arkansas State University,
graduating with the highest distinction. He studied at
the Claremont Graduate School and received his M.A.
in Government in 1976, and his Ph.D. in Government
in 1985. He studied in England from 1977 to 1980, first
as a research student in International History at the
London School of Economics and then in Modern
History at Worcester College, Oxford University. He
has received numerous fellowships and awards, among
them a two-year fellowship from the Alcoa Foundation
in 1972; a Richard M. Weaver Fellowship in 1975; a
Rotary International Fellowship in 1977; and Earhart
Foundation Fellowships in 1978, 1979, and 1980; and
a Winston S. Churchill Association Fellowship from
1977 to 1980.
While in England, Dr. Arnn served as Director
of Research for Mr. Martin, now Sir Martin, Gilbert
of Merton College, Oxford. Sir Martin is the official
biographer of Sir Winston Churchill. Dr. Arnn
returned to the United States in 1980 to become
an editor for Public Research, Syndicated. In 1985,
he became president of the Claremont Institute, a
public policy research institution based in Southern
California.
Published widely in many national newspapers,
magazines and periodicals on issues of public policy
and political theory, Dr. Arnn is a director of the Henry Salvatori Center of Claremont McKenna College, of the
Americans Against Discrimination and Preferences, of the Center for Individual Rights, of St. Mark’s Episcopal
School, and of the Claremont Institute. He served on the Board of Advisors for Landmark Legal Foundation, and
on the Academic Advisory Board of the Free Enterprise Institute and of the International Churchill Society. He
recently was appointed to the Congressional Policy Advisory Board which provides counsel to the House Republican
Policy Committee. He is a member of the American Political Science Association, Pi Sigma Alpha, the Mont Pelerin
Society, the International Churchill Society and the Philanthropy Roundtable.
Hillsdale’s new president was also the Founding Chairman of the California Civil Rights Initiative, or Proposition
209 on the November 1996 ballot. He and his wife, Penelope, have three children, Henry, Katy and Alice.
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