Player Profiles - of College Football Games

2 0 0 7 M e d i a G u i d e

2003
2006
2002
2005

A total of eight Lakers set their sights on NFL dreams
in 2007. Derrick Jones, Terry Mitchell, Mike
McFadden, Cullen Finnerty, and Eric Fowler all
participated in NFL team mini-camps in the spring.
The Laker Football class of 2006 joined fellow alumni
David Kircus, Keyonta Marshall, and Josh Bourke.

August 30
vs. St. Joseph’s
7:00 PM
September 8
at Ashland
7:00 PM
2 0 0 7 F o o t b a l l S c h e d u l e
September 15
vs. Findlay
7:00 PM
September 22
at Michigan Tech
1:00 PM
September 29
vs. Wayne State
7:00 PM
October 6
at Mercyhurst
1:30 PM
October 13
vs. Indianapolis
7:00 PM
October 20
at Northwood
12:00 PM
October 27
vs. Ferris State
7:00 PM
November 10
vs. Northern Michigan
1:00 PM
November 3
at Saginaw Valley State
12:00 PM

Table of Contents
Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Coaches
Chuck Martin, Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Preview
2007 Season Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Player Profiles
Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-44
All-American Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Depth Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47
2007 Rosters
Numerical Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49
Alphabetical Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51
Preseason Polls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
2006 Season Review
2006 Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55
Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Ashland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
St. Joseph’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Michigan Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Wayne State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Mercyhurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Northwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Ferris State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Saginaw Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Northern Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
South Dakota (Playoffs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
North Dakota (Playoffs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Delta State (Playoffs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Northwest Missouri State (NCAA Championship) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
2006 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-77
GLIAC Information
GLIAC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
GLIAC History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79-80
2006 GLIAC Standings/All-GLIAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
2007 GLIAC Composite Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
2007 Opponents
St. Joseph’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Ashland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Michigan Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Wayne State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Mercyhurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Northwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Ferris State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Saginaw Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Northern Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
GVSU vs. GLIAC opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95-97
GVSU vs. All opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Lubbers Stadium
Arend D. Lubbers Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100-102
Storied Tradition
Storied Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104-107
Results When Ranked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
This Is Laker Football
Special Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110-132
Laker Football Records
Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Single-Season Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136-137
Career Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138-139
Single-Game Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140-141
Single-Game Home Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141-142
Scoring Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
100 Yard Rushing/Receiving Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144-146
All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148-153
All-Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154-155
All-Time GLIAC Players of the Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156-157
Harlon Hill Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158-159
Gene Upshaw Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
GVSU All-Time Letterwinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161-164
History
Year-by-Year Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166-171
All-Time Playoff Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172-192
Grand Valley State University Section
Grand Valley State National Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194-195
Thomas J. Haas, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Tim Selgo, Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198-199
Grand Valley State Athletic Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-201
Grand Valley State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-204
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This media guide was prepared to
assist the news media in covering Grand
Valley State during the 2007 football
season.
GENERAL SERVICES
Your hosts at Lubbers Stadium and
for all Grand Valley State athletic events
are Tim Nott, sports information director,
and Adrienne Yoches, assistant sports
information director. Depth charts, rosters,
souvenir programs and pregame
notes will be available prior to each
game, with a complete statistical package
provided approximately 20 minutes following
the contest. Information on scoring
drives, records broken and updates on
scores from around the nation will be distributed
throughout the game.
PRESS BOX
Grand Valley State’s working facilities
are located on the west side of
Lubbers Stadium at the top of the stands.
The Grand Valley State press box is a
working facility and cheering will not be
tolerated.
WORKING CREDENTIALS
All requests for press credentials
should be directed to the Grand Valley
State sports information department in
advance of the game to be covered. Press
credentials will either be mailed or be
held for pick-up on game day at the Will
Call ticket window located at the GVSU
Football Center. No one will be admitted
to the press box who isn’t in an official
working capacity per compliance with
the Football Writer’s Association of
America.
In an effort to make things easier for
members of the media covering Grand
Valley State football, or Laker football
fans desiring more information on the
team, the sports information department
has prepared the 2007 football media
guide. If there is something you need
which you cannot find, please let us
know. You might also find what you
need by checking out Grand Valley State
football on the world wide web at
www.gvsulakers.com. If you would like
to request photographs, feature stories,
interviews, or additional information,
please contact the Grand Valley State
sports information department at (616)
331-3275.
Tim Nott
Office Phone: (616) 331-3275
Email: nottt@gvsu.edu
Adrienne Yoches
Office Phone: (616) 331-3249
Email: yochesa@gvsu.edu
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Photography credentials are issued to
media and department photographers only.
Photographers must remain outside the
restraining line enclosing the playing field.
STADIUM PARKING
Media parking is located in the lot
next to the GVSU Football Center or in the
Irwin lot to the east of Lubbers Stadium.
Parking passes should be requested with
media passes and presented to parking
attendants.
Tim Nott, 40, enters his 11th year as the sports information director
at Grand Valley State University. Nott was named SID on July
14, 1997.
Nott is responsible for a wide range of duties, including production
of athletic publications, media relations, home event management,
statistical record keeping, web site administration and promotion
of GVSU student-athletes for conference and national honors.
Nott and his staff have been honored by the College Sports
Information Directors of American (CoSIDA) for several of their
publications. The 2006 football media guide was voted third-best in
the nation, while the 2003 football media guide was voted fourth-best in the nation.
Prior to his appointment at Grand Valley State, Nott spent three years as an assistant
SID at Michigan Tech where his football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball publications
won national awards. Nott spent one year with the University of Florida sports
information department, working with the Gator football team and the men’s swimming
and diving team. His 1994 men’s swimming and diving media guide was honored as the
best in the nation by the CoSIDA.
A native of Holt, Mich., Nott earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a
minor in sports studies, from Central Michigan University in 1992. While at CMU, he
worked as a student assistant under Fred Stabley, Jr. for three years. Nott is entering his
sixth year on the Harlon Hill selection committee.
Nott and his beautiful, understanding wife, Christy, have two daughters, Alyssa (12)
and Emily (9), and a son Kyle (7).
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
Media Information
RADIO
Requests for radio broadcast permission
at Lubbers Stadium must be made
through the sports information department.
Grand Valley State provides a
courtesy phone line for visiting radio stations
free of charge. The courtesy line
number is (616) 331-3717. Stations wishing
to install an additional line may do so
upon receiving broadcast permission, by
calling the Grand Valley State sports
information department at (616) 331-
3275.
PHONES/FAXING
Grand Valley State has five telephone
lines available for use in the press box.
The Grand Valley State sports information
department will compile an opponent
fax or email prior to the conclusion of the
game. All faxing will take place from the
GVSU sports information office.
STATISTICS
The Statcrew Football in-game statistics
program is used to provide a playby-play
report, halftime summary and
final game statistics.
FOOD SERVICE
The Grand Valley State sports information
department will provide a meal to
all working members in the press box.
Soft drinks will be available throughout
the game.
Adrienne Yoches is entering her fifth
year as assistant sports information director.
Prior to being named assistant SID,
Yoches served as a student assistant in the
Grand Valley State sports information
office for four years. She earned her
Bachelor’s of Science degree in journalism
from GVSU in 2003. Yoches is also
responsible for a wide range of duties,
including production of athletic publications,
media relations, home event management,
statistical record keeping, web
site administration and promotion of
GVSU student-athletes for conference and
national honors.
Yoches, 26, who is the former
Adrienne Lubeck, was married in May of
2006 to GVSU defensive line coach Matt
Yoches.
Providing further assistance in the
Grand Valley State sports information
department will be graduate assistant
Dave Tomke and student assistants Tara
Byxbe, Bethany Capra, and J.J. Sjogren.

Media Information
PRACTICES
All practices, as a general rule, are
open to the media. However, no interviews
may be conducted during a practice.
Interviews with players or coaches
must be arranged in advance, and may
be held before or after practice.
PLAYER INTERVIEWS
All requests for player interviews
should be made through the Grand Valley
State sports information department at
least 48 hours in advance. Game day
interviews are not permitted prior to the
game. Post-game interviews will take
place in the Odie Weight Room after the
team has been dismissed from its postgame
meeting. In general, Coach Martin
and players will be available approximately
10 minutes after the game.
INTERVIEWS WITH HEAD
COACH CHUCK MARTIN
All requests for interviews with Chuck
Martin should be made through the
Grand Valley State sports information
department at (616) 313-3275.
Grand Valley Sports Network
Media can obtain information through
the Grand Valley Sports Network on the
internet. GVSN will have press conferences,
player interviews and coaches
interviews thoughout the week for the
entire season.
John Matlak
WMAX FM 96.1
WTKG-AM 1230
77 Monroe Ctr. NW,
Suite 1000
Phone: (616) 459-1919
FAX: (616) 732-3330
Bret Bakita
WBBL Sports Radio
60 Monroe Center
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 456-1340
FAX: (616) 451-3299
Greg Johnson
Grand Rapids Press
155 Michigan NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Phone: (616) 222-5477
FAX: (616) 222-5224
Alan Babbitt
Holland Sentinel
54 W. 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 546-4271
FAX: (616) 393-6710
LAKER FOOTBALL
ON THE RADIO
Every Grand Valley State football game,
both home and away, will be carried live
on WMAX-FM 96.1. Dick Nelson, “The
Voice of Laker Football,” will call the
play-by-play, with Steve Lloyd-Jones
adding color. The Laker pregame show
will air 30 minutes prior to kickoff. The
Chuck Martin Show can be heard every
Thursday during the season at 6:00 p.m.
on WTKG-AM 1230. In addition, the
GVSU Sports Report airs every Monday
on WGVU-TV and is replayed on
Comcast Local.
PRIMARY GVSU FOOTBALL MEDIA OUTLETS
Nate Thompson
Grand Haven Tribune
101 N. Third Street
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 842-6400
FAX: (616) 842-9584
Tom Kendra
Muskegon Chronicle
981 3rd Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
Phone: (231) 725-6365
FAX: (231) 722-2552
Regional Outlets Phone Number Fax Number
Associated Press 1-800-642-4125 313-259-4966
Ann Arbor News 734-994-6812 734-994-6879
Detroit News 1-800-678-6400 (2260) 313-222-6019
Detroit Free Press 1-800-678-6728 (6660) 313-222-5983
Bay City Times 1-800-219-9919 989-893-0649
Big Rapids Pioneer 231-796-4831 231-895-2486
Jackson Citizen Patriot 517-768-4967 517-787-9710
Kalamazoo Gazette 269-345-3511 269-388-8447
Dick Nelson (L) and Steve Lloyd-Jones (R)
The Lanthorn
GVSU Student Paper
100 Commons
Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: (616) 331-2460
FAX: (616) 331-2486
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
ON THE COVER
Preseason All-Americans: Bottom row
(L-R): Brandon Barnes (OT), Anthony
Adams (LB), and Joe Wohlscheid (OG).
Top row (L-R): Brandon Carr (CB) and
Matt Beaty (LB).
BACK INSIDE COVER
Photo credits: Jim Biever/Green Bay
Packers; Jennifer Hinkle/Baltimore
Ravens; Drew Hallowell/Philadelphia
Eagles; Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Bucs;
Mike Fabus/Pittsburgh Steelers.
CREDITS
The 2007 GVSU football media guide
was written, edited and designed by Tim
Nott, sports information director, and
Doug Witte. Design layout and typesetting
with QuarkXPress 6.5 by Tim Nott
and Doug Witte. Cover design by Doug
Witte. Thanks to Don Thomas for his
contributions to the History of Laker
Football section. Additional assistance by
J.J. Sjogren and Bethany Capra, student
assistants. Photography by Adam Bird,
Dan Irving, Jeneatte Seckinger and Doug
Witte. Printed by Grandville Printing of
Grandville, Mich. The 2007 Grand Valley
State Media Guide can be purchased for
$10.
Tom Clyde
WZZM-TV 13
P.O. Box Z
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Phone: (616) 559-1432
FAX: (616) 784-8367
GRAND VALLEY STATE
MAILING ADDRESS:
Sports Information Department
174 Fieldhouse
Allendale, MI 49401
www.gvsulakers.com
Jack Doles
WOOD-TV 8
120 College Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 235-4317
FAX: (616) 456-5755
Brent Ashcroft
WXMI FOX 17
3117 Plaza Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: (616) 447-5127
FAX: (616) 364-6018
Regional Outlets Phone Number Fax Number
Lansing State Journal 517-377-1068 517-377-1298
Midland Daily News 989-839-4238 989-835-6991
Macomb Daily 810-469-4510 810-469-3892
Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun 989-772-2400 989-773-0382
Port Huron Times Herald 810-989-6266 810-989-6294
Saginaw News 1-800-875-7777 989-752-3115
South Haven Tribune 616-637-1104 616-637-8415
Traverse City Record-Eagle 231-946-2000 231-946-8632
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Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Chuck Martin
(Millikin, ‘90)
Year at GVSU/Record: Fourth/38-3
Career Record: Fourth/38-3
Football Office Phone: 616-331-3050
Assistant Coaches
Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach: Todd
Kolster
Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs:
Matt Pawlowski
Linebackers: Matt Mitchell
Running Backs: Eddie Brown
Defensive Line: Matt Yoches
Offensive Line: Scott Fuchs
Special Teams: Jim Schaak
Graduate Assistants: Dan Fodrocy; Dave
Sartin, Nick Postma
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Aug. 30 St. Joseph’s 7 p.m.
Sept. 8 at Ashland* 7 p.m.
Sept. 15 Findlay* 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 at Michigan Tech* 1 p.m.
Sept. 29 Wayne State* 7 p.m.
Oct. 6 at Mercyhurst * 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 13 Indianapolis* 7 p.m.
Oct. 20 at Northwood* 12 noon
Oct. 27 Ferris State* 7 p.m.
Nov. 3 at Saginaw Valley St.* 12 noon
Nov. 10 Northern Michigan* 1 p.m.
Nov. 17 NCAA Playoffs First Round
Nov. 24 NCAA Playoffs Second Round
Dec. 1 NCAA Playoffs Quarterfinals
Dec. 9 NCAA Playoffs Semifinals
Dec. 15 National Championship Game
2006 RESULTS
DATE OPPONENT SCORE
Sept. 2 at Findlay* W, 13-0
Sept. 9 Ashland* W, 30-24
Sept. 16 at St. Joseph’s W, 31-6
Sept. 21 Michigan Tech* W, 41-20
Sept. 30 at Wayne State* W, 36-13
Oct. 7 Mercyhurst * W, 49-17
Oct. 14 at Indianapolis* W, 33-7
Oct. 21 #9 Northwood* W, 45-7
Oct. 28 at Ferris State* W, 28-6
Nov. 4 Saginaw Valley St.* W, 49-35
Nov. 11 at Northern Michigan* W, 47-17
Nov. 25 #16 South Dakota$ W, 35-17
Dec. 2 #8 North Dakota$ W, 30-20
Dec. 10 #4 Delta State$ W, 49-30
Dec. 16 #2 NW Missouri St.$ W, 17-14
* GLIAC Game
$ NCAA Playoffs
Football History
First Year: 1971
All-Time Record: 278-114-3 (.708)
All-Time Playoff Record: 17-7
Last Playoff Result: 12/16/06,
GVSU 17, NWMSU 14
NCAA Playoffs: 1989,1990, 1991, 1994,
1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006
2001 NCAA DII Finalist
2002 NCAA DII National Champion
2003 NCAA DII National Champion
2005 NCAA DII National Champion
2006 NCAA DII National Champion
Quick Facts
Location: Allendale, Mich.
Nickname: Lakers
Enrollment: 23,296
Founded: 1960
Colors: Blue, Black, & White
President: Thomas Haas
Athletics Director: Tim W. Selgo
Senior Associate Athletic Director:
Lisa Sweany
Athletic Dept. Phone: 616-331-2557
Athletic Dept. FAX: 616-331-3232
Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: GLIAC
Stadium: Lubbers Stadium
Capacity: 8,550
Surface: Natural Grass
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Sports Information
SID: Tim Nott
Cell Phone: 616-498-4713
Home Phone: 616-669-0149
SID Phone: 616-331-3275
SID FAX: 616-331-3838
Internet Site:
www.gvsulakers.com
Address:
Sports Information Dept.
Grand Valley State University
174 Fieldhouse
Allendale, MI 49401
Team Information
2006 Overall Record: 15-0
2006 GLIAC Record: 10-0
Lettermen Returning: 44
Offense: 20
Defense: 22
Specialty: 2
Lettermen Lost: 12
Offense: 6
Defense: 6
Specialty: 0
Starters Returning: 18
Offense: 7
Defense: 9
Specialty: 2
• The Lakers’ 86 victories since the 2000 campaign ranks second in college football. GVSU is
90-10 in its last 100 games. The Lakers are 86-9 since 2000 with four NCAA DII National
Championships (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006).
• Grand Valley State has won a school-record 28 straight games overall. GVSU’s last loss was
Nov. 27, 2004 at North Dakota in the NCAA Northwest Regional final.
• GVSU has the second best winning percentage of football playing schools in the State of
Michigan, behind Michigan's 860-280-36 (.745) mark. GVSU is 278-114-3 (.708).
• The Lakers are 85-5 in their last 90 games with four National Championships (2002, 2003,
2005, 2006).
• The 2006 GVSU senior class ended their careers with a 52-4 overall mark and three National
Championships. The 2007 senior class is 38-3.
• Grand Valley State enters the 2007 season ranked number one in several preseason publications.
GVSU has opened the season as the top ranked team in DII football in at least one poll
each of the last six years.
• The Lakers are 49-2 when ranked number one since 2002.
• GVSU has been ranked in the AFCA top 25 in 78 straight polls.

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Chuck Martin
Head Coach
Grand Valley State head coach Chuck Martin is set to embark on his
fourth year as the leader of the winningest DII football program in the
country. All Martin has done his first three years is lead the Lakers to two
NCAA DII Football National Championships, 38 total wins and the
nation’s longest active winning streak at 28 games. He has been named the
American Football Coaches Association DII Coach of the Year each of the
past two years. Martin, who was an assistant coach at GVSU for three
years prior to becoming the sixth head coach in Laker football history, was
named to the head coaching post on December 31, 2003 by GVSU
Director of Athletics Tim Selgo.
Under Martin, 20 players have earned various all-america honors.
Defensive lineman Mike McFadden was honored twice as the Gene
Upshaw Award winner (2005 and 2006) as the top interior linemen in DII
football. Quarterback Cullen Finnerty finished second in the voting for the
2006 Harlon Hill Award, which goes annually to the DII Player of the Year.
The Lakers have had three straight GLIAC Defensive Lineman of Year
honorees under Martin, two straight GLIAC Offensive Lineman of Year
award winners, a GLIAC Offensive Back of the Year, a GLIAC Defensive
Back of the Year and the GLIAC Player of the Year. Fifty three players
have earned All-GLIAC plaudits, including 25 first-team selections under
Martin. Grand Valley State has also been ranked number one in the AFCA
Coaches Poll for 31 of the 41 weeks the poll has been released during
Martin’s tenure.
A promoter of the full college experience, Martin and his Laker football
squad are active contributors to community charitable organizations.
The football team has been active in donating time to Love Inc., Goodwill,
The Salvation Army, local Grand Rapids hospitals and soup kitchens,
Habitat For Humanity and Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in Kiln, Miss.
Martin and 36 members of the Laker football team spent a week in Kiln,
Miss. at Camp Coastal Outpost helping clean up the surrounding areas and
build houses.
On the gridiron, few have been as successful as Martin in the first three
years of their head coaching career. Martin is 38-3 (.926) overall with a 10-
1 playoff record, two National Championships and two GLIAC titles.
Martin guided Grand Valley State to its second straight perfect season in
2006, concluding the season with the programs fourth NCAA DII National
Championship in the last five years. The Lakers swept through the 2006
regular season in dominating fashion, outscoring its GLIAC foes by an
average score of 37.1-14.6. Grand Valley State then rambled through a
playoff run that included wins over two North Central Conference schools
(South Dakota and North Dakota) in regional action, a win over a Gulf
South Conference team (Delta State) in the semifinals, followed by a victory
over the MIAA’s Northwest Missouri State in the title game. An
incredible 21 players earned All-GLIAC plaudits, including nine firstteamers.
Seven individuals earned all-american honors, including consensus
first-teamers in QB Cullen Finnerty, OT Brandon Barnes, DL Mike
McFadden, LB Anthony Adams and CB Brandon Carr.
The 2005 Laker squad held 11-of-13 opponents to 17 points or less,
including seven that scored 10 points or fewer in their title run.
Conversely, the Laker offense broke the 30-point mark eight times and
outscored their opponents 434-159. Eighteen Lakers earned All-GLIAC
plaudits, including nine that earned All-GLIAC First-Team honors. Eight
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The Chuck Martin File
Degree: Millikin, 1990, Accounting
Master’s Degree: Mankato State, 1993, Phys Ed.
Family: wife, Dulcie, son, Max, daughter, Emma
Coaching:
2004 - Head Coach
Grand Valley State
2000 - 2004 Assistant Coach
Defensive Backs
Grand Valley State
1998 - 2000 Assistant Coach
Defensive Backs
Eastern Michigan
1996 - 1998 Assistant Coach
Defensive Coordinator
Millikin
1993 - 1996 Assistant Coach
Linebackers
Wittenberg
1992 - 93 Graduate Assistant
Mankato State

Chuck Martin
2005 squad members also earned all-america plaudits, including two
(Mike McFadden and Josh Bourke) that were consensus all-americans.
GVSU opened the 2005 season with an impressive 30-10 win over west
Michigan rival Ferris State before a GVSU single-game record home
crowd of 14,557. GVSU moved into the number one spot in the AFCA
coaches poll following a 14-10 comeback win over Ashland in week four.
The victory over the Eagles sparked a momentum change and the Lakers
rolled through the rest of regular season. GVSU claimed a 31-10 victory
over #4 Saginaw Valley State in week seven and a 30-14 win over #5
Northwood in week eight. Martin guided the Lakers to four more impressive
wins over ranked opponents in the playoffs, including a 21-17 victory
over Northwest Missouri State in the title game.
Martin guided Grand Valley State to a 10-3 mark and a berth in the
NCAA DII playoff in his first season at the helm. The 10 wins posted by
GVSU under Martin were the most for any first-year head coach in the history
of Laker football.
Martin’s first head coaching victory came in the season opener against
GLIAC and west Michigan rival Ferris State by a 24-6 score. GVSU followed
with five more victories and continued to hold onto the
top ranking in the AFCA poll. Following a pair of setbacks to
nationally-ranked teams, the Lakers concluded the regular
season with a pair of wins, including a 24-7 victory over
fourth-ranked Michigan Tech in front of over 50,000 at
Michigan Stadium.
Grand Valley State advanced to the NCAA DII Playoffs for
the fourth straight year and claimed a 16-13 comeback win at
8th-ranked Winona State in first-round action. GVSU followed
with a 10-7 victory over Northwood in a second-round
contest. The win over the Timberwolves avenged an early season
loss and advanced GVSU to the NCAA DII Quarterfinals
for the fourth straight year. GVSU dropped its quarterfinal
matchup at North Dakota by a 19-15 score. The Lakers, who
finished the 2004 season ranked ninth in the country, placed
12 members on the All-GLIAC squad.
Prior to being named head coach, Martin was an assistant
coach at GVSU for four years. Chuck was the defensive coordinator
in the Lakers’ 2003 National Championship season.
Grand Valley State rode its defense to the 2003 NCAA DII
Football National Championship, holding its final three opponents
in the playoffs to just three field goals. Grand Valley
State ranked in the top 10 nationally in four defensive categories in 2003,
including a national-best rushing defense that yielded just 64.9 yards per
game. In addition, GVSU led the nation in turnovers forced (43) and total
turnover margin (+21). Grand Valley State ranked third in scoring defense
(13.3 ppg) and 19th in pass efficiency defense (100.3). The Lakers ranked
first in the GLIAC in four defensive categories and second in two.
Martin was a key figure in the progression of the GVSU defense during
his time as an assistant. Under his leadership, the defensive backfield
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earned 10 All-GLIAC honors in four years, including safety Scott Mackey
being named the GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year and a first-team allamerican
in 2002 and 2003. The Laker defensive backfield picked off 84
passes the four years prior to him becoming head coach, including a
GVSU single-season record 26 in both 2001 and 2003. Grand Valley State
returned 14 interceptions for touchdowns.
The 38-year-old Martin began his coaching career at Mankato State in
1992 while finishing his master’s degree. After a one-year stint with the
Mavericks, Martin moved on to Wittenberg University in Springfield,
Ohio. At Wittenberg, Martin coached the linebackers in football and
served as the head golf coach and assistant baseball coach for two years.
Chuck moved on to become the defensive coordinator/defensive backs
coach at his alma mater, Millikin University, for two years before taking
over the linebackers at Eastern Michigan in 1998. Martin coached the linebackers
at EMU for two years prior to his arrival at GVSU
Martin was a standout athlete at Millikin University, earning all-american
honors as a free safety, as well as GTE Academic All-American plaudits.
In addition, Martin was an all-conference place-kicker. Chuck was
also a standout on the hardwood for Millikin, earning academic all-district
honors. Martin graduated from Millikin in 1990 with a degree in accounting.
Chuck is a native of Park Forest, Ill., and graduated from Rich East
High School in 1986. Martin and his wife, Dulcie, have a seven-year son
(Max) and a three-year old daughter (Emma).
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Todd Kolster
Offensive Coordinator
Quarterbacks
Todd Kolster enters his seventh year on the Grand Valley State football
coaching staff and his fifth as a full-time coach. Kolster is in his fourth year as
the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach.
Kolster’s offensive unit has been a model of consistency the last two years.
Grand Valley State has averaged 34.5 points, 186.7 yards per game rushing and
223.1 yards per game passing for a total of 409.9 yards of total offense per
game. During that time, GVSU has won 28 straight games. The Lakers have
scored 127 touchdowns the last two years, averaging nearly five TDs per game
(4.6). The GVSU offense has scored in 93 of the last 112 quarters played and
his 2006 offense scored 72 touchdowns and averaged 35.5 points per game.
Kolster tutored 2006 Harlon Hill Award runner-up and college football’s alltime
winningest QB (51-4), Cullen Finnerty. Finnerty concluded his career as
one of two quarterback in college football history (Steve McNair) to pass for
over 10,500 yards and rush for over 2,000. Finnerty accounted for 141 TDs in
his career. The 2005 squad was one of the most balanced in DII football as
GVSU was one of five teams in the country to average better than 210 yards per
game rushing (211.4) and 220 yards per game passing (220.3). GVSU averaged
431.7 yards per game of total offense.
Grand Valley State has ranked among the GLIAC leaders in every offensive
category during Kolster’s tenure as offensive coordinator. Kolster’s offense has
featured the ability to grind it out or score via the big play.
Eleven offensive performers earned All-GLIAC plaudits in 2006 and 24
have been named All-GLIAC in his three years guiding the offense.
Kolster tutored the Laker running backs from 2001-2003 and played a key
role in a running game that averaged over 220 yards rushing per game for three
straight years. Kolster guided all-american and Harlon Hill candidate Michael
Tennessee, who rushed for a GVSU single-season record 1,633 yards and 16
TDs on 342 carries in 2003. Tennessee set the GVSU single-game (49) and single-season
(342) rushing attempts record and finished his career as the all-time
leading rusher in Laker football history (3,525). In 2002, Kolster coached
Reggie Spearmon, the second all-time leading rusher in GVSU history, and
Brent Lesniak, the fourth all-time leading rusher in Laker history. Spearmon
earned All-GLIAC and all-american honors, while Lesniak was a two-time All-
GLIAC selection. Kolster has mentored three of the top four career rushers in
GVSU football history.
Prior to joining the GVSU staff, Kolster was the defensive coordinator at
East Grand Rapids for one year. Todd was the defensive line coach at his alma
mater, Hope College, for three years.
Kolster played four years of football on the defensive line for Hope College.
He graduated from Hope with a degree in Physical Education/Kinesiology-
Communications and received his Master’s in Adult and Higher Education from
Grand Valley State. Todd and his wife, Kim, reside in Allendale.
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Matt Pawlowski
Defensive Coordinator
Defensive Backs
Matt Pawlowski is set for his fourth year as the defensive coordinator/defensive
backs coach at Grand Valley State. Pawlowski has guided one of the top defenses in
the country the last three years. Under Pawlowski, the Lakers are yielding 280 total
yards per game, 92.4 rushing yards, an 89.1 pass efficiency rating and 13.9 points per
game. GVSU has held its opponents to 10 points or less in 19-of-41 games during
Pawlowski’s tenure as defensive coordinator.
During the Lakers’ current 28-game winning streak, the Lakers have held their
opponents off the scoreboard in 54-of-112 quarters played. In 2006, the Laker defense
held its opponents to seven points or less five times, including a shutout in the season
opener at Findlay. GVSU led the nation in QB sacks per game (3.53), while ranking
fifth in turnovers gained (37) in 2006. The Lakers held 8-of-15 foes under 100
yards rushing. In 2005, the Lakers led the nation in pass efficiency defense (83.6),
ranked third in scoring defense (12.2), ranked fifth in total defense (254.6) and ranked
seventh in rushing defense (88.3). The GVSU defense held 9-of-13 foes under the
100-yard rushing mark. Pawlowski’s defensive units have held 24-of-41 opponents
under the 100-yard rushing mark the last three years. The Laker defensive line has
featured the GLIAC Defensive Lineman of the Year during each of Pawlowski’s three
years, including DT Mike McFadden being named the Gene Upshaw Award winner
in 2005 and 2006 as the nation’s top interior lineman. Pawlowski has tutored 24 players
that have earned All-GLIAC plaudits the last three years.
Pawlowski continued the dominance of Laker defenses in his first year at the
helm. GVSU held six teams to seven points or less with one shutout (34-0 at Wayne
State). The Lakers held Wayne State to a GLIAC record three first downs and GVSU
set school and single-game defensive records for fewest first downs allowed (3),
fewest yards of total offense allowed (69), fewest yards of total offense allowed in
first half (21), fewest yards of total offense allowed in second half (48), fewest rushing
first downs allowed (2), fewest passing first downs allowed (1), fewest yards per
play by an opponent (1.4) and fewest plays by an opponent (48) vs. Wayne State.
Pawlowski arrived at GVSU after spending one year as the defensive coordinator
at Ashland University. Ashland ranked in the top five of six different GLIAC defensive
categories, including four of which the Eagles ranked second.
Prior to Ashland, Pawlowski was the defensive coordinator at Marietta College
(2001-02), the O-line and D-line coach at Stow (Ohio) High School and the linebacker
coach at Eastern Michigan (1999-2000). Pawlowski built a nationally-ranked
defense in his 14 years (1985-99) at St. Cloud State University. The Huskies led the
North Central Conference in total defense five times and ranked second once from
1987-92. Six times during his tenure St. Cloud State ranked among the nation's top
10 in defense. Pawlowski coached the defensive MVP in the North Central
Conference three times while at SCSU.
Pawlowski has worked on the defensive side of the ball for most of his career, but
he's been involved in just about every aspect of coaching. In addition to the above
mentioned schools, Pawlowski spent five years at Ohio University (1979-84) working
with linebacker and defensive backs, one year at Montana State (1978) and one
year at Eastern Montana College (1977).
A native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Pawlowski and his wife, Vonee, have three
children: Tara (26), Korie (22) and Tommy (13).

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Matt Mitchell
Linebackers
Recruiting Coordinator
Matt Mitchell enters his fourth year as the linebacker coach at Grand Valley
State. Mitchell took over a young, inexperienced linebacking crew two years ago
and has turned them into possibly the deepest, most athletic group in the country.
In 2006, the Laker defense held its opponents to seven points or less five
times, including a shutout in the season opener at Findlay. GVSU led the nation
in QB sacks per game (3.53), while ranking fifth in turnovers gained (37). The
Lakers held 8-of-15 foes under 100 yards rushing. Mitchell’s linebacking unit
featured all-american Anthony Adams, Matt Beaty, Kirk Carruth and P.J. Beuke.
That group comprised four of the top 10 tacklers on the 2006 squad and all four
return in 2007.
In 2005, the Lakers’ defensive charge led the nation in pass efficiency defense
(83.6), ranked third in scoring defense (12.2), fifth in total defense (254.6) and
seventh in rushing defense (88.3). Laker linebackers held five of the top nine
spots among the tackle leaders on the GVSU defense. Grand Valley State held its
opponents off the scoreboard in 25-of-52 quarters played during the 2005 season
and 7-of-13 opponents were held to 10 points or less. Nine-of-13 foes failed to
reach the 100-yard rushing mark. The Grand Valley State defense yielded 15 TDs
in 13 games last season, with six of those 15 TDs coming in the fourth quarter.
The Lakers held three opponents out of the endzone for over 11 quarters to start
the season.
Mitchell’s linebacking unit was a key figure in the Lakers’ dominating
defense in 2004. GVSU led the GLIAC in scoring defense (14.4), rushing
defense (99.2) and total defense (281.2). The Lakers ranked second in pass efficiency
defense (95.7) and QB sacks (33). GVSU held six teams to seven points
or less with one shutout (34-0 at Wayne State).
Prior to his arrival at GVSU, Mitchell spent four years at Wartburg (Iowa)
College as an assistant coach, including the final two as the defensive coordinator.
Wartburg, which compiled a record of 21-3 while Mitchell was in charge of
the defense, advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III National
Championship each of his last two years. Wartburg finished third in total defense,
second in rush defense and eighth in scoring defense in 2003 under Mitchell's
guidance. His 2002 defense also ranked among the top 10 statistically in Division
III.
Mitchell is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the NSCA and
a club coach certified through USA Weightlifting. Mitchell was named the
Football Quarterly Division II Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in
February 2007.
Mitchell earned his B.S. in Biology and Secondary Education from Cornell
(Iowa) College in 1997. Matt was a two-time First-Team All-Midwest
Conference selection as a defensive lineman during his playing career at Cornell
(Iowa) College.
Matt and his fiance, Jenny Selgo, are planning a March 2008 wedding.
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Matt Yoches
Defensive Line
Strength & Conditioning
Matt Yoches enters his second year as the defensive line coach for the Laker
football program. Matt served as a graduate assistant for two years prior to being
named the defensive line coach.
Yoches’ defensive line dominated the line of scrimmage in 2006. The Laker
defensive line played a key role in holding opponents to seven points or less five
times, including a shutout in the season opener at Findlay. GVSU led the nation
in QB sacks per game (3.53) while ranking fifth in turnovers gained (37). The
Lakers held 8-of-15 foes under 100 yards rushing. Four members of the Laker
defensive line ranked among the top eight tacklers and accounted for 57 tackles
for loss and 28 quarterback sacks in 2006. Defensive tackle Mike McFadden
was honored as the GLIAC Defensive Lineman of the Year for the second
straight year and became the first two-time winner of the Gene Upshaw Award,
which is presented to the top interior lineman in Division II football. Defensive
tackle Derrick Jones joined McFadden on the All-GLIAC First Team.
Yoches turned in a stellar four-year career for the Lakers on the defensive
line (2000-2003). A four-year letterwinner for the Lakers on the defensive front,
Yoches was part of GVSU’s back-to-back National Championship teams in
2002-03. He tallied 38 tackles, 12 tackles for loss (-67) and five QB sacks (-42)
during his senior campaign. Matt received All-GLIAC plaudits and was named
to the CoSIDA District Four All-Academic squad as a senior.
Yoches recorded 68 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss (-67) and seven QB
sacks (-42) in his career. GVSU was 48-6 during his career with two National
Championships and two GLIAC titles.
A Dearborn Heights, Mich. native, Matt graduated from Grand Valley State
in 2004 with a movement science degree and is currently working on his master’s.
Matt and his wife, the former Adrienne Lubeck, currently reside in
Allendale.
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Eddie Brown
Running Backs
Eddie Brown begins his first year as the running backs coach at Grand Valley
State. Brown joins GVSU after two seasons as an assistant coach at Mansfield
University.
Prior to his two-year stint at Mansfield, Brown had a sterling 13-year career
in the Arena Football League as a defensive back/wide receiver. Brown was a
key performer for the Tampa Bay Storm as they captured Arena Bowl
Championship titles in 1991, 1993 and 1995. In addition, Brown played for the
New York City Hawks and the Buffalo Destroyers during his professional playing
career in the Arena Football League. Eddie was named the team MVP at
each of the professional teams in which he played for and the Buffalo
Destroyers changed the Big Hit Award to the Eddie Brown Award.
Brown prepped at Muskegon High School and was a key performer on the
Big Reds’ Class A State Championship team in 1985. Eddie spent two years at
Grand Rapids Community College, rushing for 1,088 yards and 10 touchdowns
in 1988. Brown then took his talents to Michigan State where he was a standout
for the Spartans on the gridiron. Brown started as a wide receiver for the Aloha
Bowl Champions in 1989, then as a defensive back for the Big 10 and John
Hancock Bowl Champions in 1990. Brown was named the Most Improved
Player for the Spartans his senior year (1990).
Brown and his wife, Meisha (Mee-Sha), have a 20-year-old daughter,
NaTasha.
Dan Fodrocy is in his second year as a graduate
assistant with the Laker football program.
Fodrocy will work on the defensive side of the
ball. Dan arrived at Grand Valley State after a
four-year career at Saginaw Valley State. He
recorded 213 tackles, 40 tackles for loss and 18
QB sacks in 46 career games. He tallied careerhighs
in tackles (86), TFL (20) and QB sacks (9)
en route to earning All-GLIAC plaudits as a senior.
Jim Schaak enters his fifth year as special
teams coach at Grand Valley State. Schaak
works primarily with the Laker kickers, while
also assisting with the defense. Schaak has
worked as an assistant coach at Grand Rapids
Community College and Grand Rapids West
Catholic. Schaak graduated from Michigan
State in 1964 and earned his master’s from MSU
in 1977.
David Sartin enters his second year as a graduate
assistant on the Laker coaching staff.
Sartin, who will work with the offense, spent
five years as an assistant coach at North Park
University in Chicago, Ill. Sartin coached on
both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball
while at North Park. Dave was a standout player
at DIII power Mount Union from 1993-96.
Mount Union was 51-3 during his career with
two National Championships (1993-96).
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Scott Fuchs (Fooks) is set to begin his first year as the offensive line coach at
Grand Valley State. Fuchs joins Grand Valley State after four seasons as the
offensive line coach at Nebraska-Omaha.
Fuchs, a 1995 graduate of North Dakota State University, most recently spent
four years as the offensive line coach at Nebraska-Omaha. His offensive lines
helped the Mavericks average nearly 230 yards per game rushing over the past
four seasons. Fuchs tutored 13 offensive linemen that garnered All-North
Central Conference plaudits and four that earned all-american honors. In addition,
two Maverick offensive linemen have appeared in the Cactus Bowl. The
2006 UNO offensive line paved the way for the Mavericks to rush for an NCAA
DII-leading 3,105 yards. Fuchs mentored 2007 preseason all-american Ben
Hochstein.
Fuchs spent two years as assistant coach at Valley City State (1997-98), one
year at Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1999) and three years at Minnesota-Crookston
(2000-2002), prior to his arrival at Nebraska-Omaha. He earned his master’s
degree in 1997 from North Dakota State University, with a specialization in
physical education and athletic administration. Scott earned his Bachelor of
Science degree in 1995 from NDSU. Fuchs was a two-time All-NCC offensive
lineman at North Dakota State during his 1990-1993 playing career. He was a
member of the 1990 Bison National Championship team as well as three NCC
title teams during his career. He earned all-conference plaudits in 1992 and 1993
and was a Kodak/AFCA All-American as a senior in 1993. Fuchs finished his
playing career in the inaugural Snow Bowl, now the Cactus Bowl.
Scott and his wife, Emily, have a son, Hank, who is one, and are expecting a
second child in September.
Wally Van Houten
Equipment
Scott Fuchs
Offensive Line
Nick Postma joins the Laker coaching staff after
one-year stints at Gannon and MacMurray College.
Postma will work as a graduate assistant on the
Laker offense. Postma was a three-year starter as a
safety at Saginaw Valley State. He played in 30
career games at Saginaw Valley State, recording 110
tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, two interceptions
and eight pass break-ups. As a senior,
Postma ranked fourth on the team with 55 tackles
and earned All-GLIAC HM plaudits.
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MARK STOESSNER
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
Mark Stoessner is in his first year as
head athletic trainer at Grand Valley
State. Stoessner is responsible for the
day-to-day operation in the GVSU athletic
training department that oversees
more than 500 student-athletes.
Stoessner was an assistant athletic
trainer at Michigan from 2001-2004,
before taking over as the Coordinator of Athletic Medicine for the
Wolverines in 2004. In addition to his responsibilities in athletic training,
Stoessner was an instructor in the Department of Kinesiology. Prior to joining
the University of Michigan in 2001, Mark was the head athletic trainer
at Northern Michigan from 1988-2001. Stoessner received his Master of
Arts degree from Northern Michigan in 1988 and his Bachelor of Science
degree from Bowling Green in 1986.
A native of Ravenna, Ohio, Stoessner and his wife, Becky, are the proud
parents of sons Jeremy (11) and Joshua (7). Mark is an active member of
the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Michigan Athletic
Trainers Association.
Meghan Berry
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Adam Buchalski enters his second year as
an assistant athletic trainer after serving as
a graduate assistant in the Laker program
for two years. Buchalski will work primarily
with Laker football program and baseball
team.
Buchalski graduated from the University
of Michigan in 2002 with an athletic training
degree, followed by a Master’s in health
care administration from Grand Valley
State in 2006. Adam worked with football,
hockey, swimming & diving and track &
field while doing his undergraduate work at
Michigan.
Buchalski, who is a certified ATC, is single
and resides in Standale.
Meghan Berry is in her third year on the
GVSU athletic training staff. Berry will
work primarily with the men’s and
women’s basketball programs.
Berry graduated from Iowa State in
2001 with a degree in health and human
performance, followed by a Master’s in
exercise science from Oklahoma State in
2004. Meghan is a certified ATC and
became a certified Performance
Enhancement Specialist by the National
Academy of Sports Medicine in 2006.
Berry is single and resides in Grand
Rapids.
Adam Buchalski
Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Through the efforts of the athletic training program,
Laker student-athletes can be assured of all the assistance
they need in reaching and maintaining the highest levels
of their competitive abilities.
Responsible for providing medical coverage, recognition
and treatment of injuries and rehabilitation for all 19
intercollegiate teams and more than 500 student-athletes,
Grand Valley State’s sports medicine department provides
some of the most complete and advanced care available.
Head athletic trainer Mark Stoessner is in his first year
at Grand Valley State overseeing the growth and development
of the department. His staff includes two certified
assistant athletic trainers and 32 student athletic trainers.
The Laker sports medicine department also has access
to a variety of allied healthcare professionals, including a
registered sports nutritionist, sports psychologist and
physical therapist. Grand Valley State is also fortunate to
have the services of River Valley Orthopedics and Dr.
Steven Van Noord, who provide care to the Grand Valley
State student-athletes.
DAMON
ARNOLD
ATHLETIC ACADEMIC
ADVISOR
Damon Arnold is in his
fourth year as the athletic academic
advisor at Grand Valley
State.
In his position as athletic
academic advisor at Grand
Valley, Arnold and his staff
work with all 19 intercollegiate
athletic teams and student-athletes on a variety of academic
issues. Arnold assists the coordinators of tutorial services, the
academic resource center and career services in assisting student-athletes
with the appropriate support services on campus
as needed. In addition, Arnold assists all student-athletes with
course selection, goal fulfillment and eligibility requirements,
while monitoring the academic progress during the academic
year of student-athletes in each sport.
Prior to coming to Grand Valley, Arnold spent five years at
Washington State University where he worked as a counselor/advocate
for Africa- American student-athletes.
Damon received his Associates Degree in 1992 and his
Bachelor of Arts degree in 1997. Damon then went on to
obtain his Master of Arts Degree and Masters of Science
Degree in Physical Education. Finally Damon earned his
Doctor of Philosophy in Education in 2003.
Damon and his wife, Sharelle, have a son, D.J., (4), and a
daughter, Alani (2).
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Grand Valley State will open the 2007 season much like it
started the previous five seasons: with a target on its back. The
Lakers will open their sixth straight year as the top-ranked
team in the country. In four of the five previous years that
GVSU opened the year number one, they claimed the NCAA
DII National Championship. Grand Valley State is 85-5 in its
last 90 games and 86-9 since 2000. The Laker senior class is
38-3 overall and 12-1 in the NCAA playoffs with two National
Championships. In addition,
GVSU is 60-3 in its
last 63 GLIAC games.
“Obviously, we have
had an incredible run the
last five years,” said
fourth-year head coach
Chuck Martin.
“However, our record
the last five years didn’t
just happen. Our coaches
and players work
extremely hard on preparation.
These kids prepare
for success and they
understand what goes
into winning a conference
and National
Championship.”
However, gone are three consensus all-americans, two on
offense and one on defense. QB Cullen Finnerty, the runner-up
for the Harlon Hill Award as the DII Player of the Year, DL
Mike McFadden, the two-time recipient of the Gene Upshaw
Award as the nation’s top interior lineman and Eric Fowler, the
leading receiver in the country, all graduated. Add in a running
back that ran for over 3,000 yards in his college career and you
have four key departures.
The Lakers lost the services
of 41 TD passes, 31 TD
catches and 16 rushing TDs
offensively and 30 tackles
for loss and 16 QB sacks
defensively. Not easy numbers
to replace, but remember
when they said Curt
Anes, David Kircus, Reggie
Spearmon and Keyonta
Marshall couldn’t be
replaced?
“We lost some of the best
football players in the storied
history of the Grand Valley
State football program,” said
Martin. “We don’t have an offensive skill player that can come
in and put up the numbers that we lost, but we do return 16
offensive linemen that I have a great deal of confidence in and
that’s a great place to start. Defensively, we return 10 of our top
13 tacklers and we have always felt that if you want to compete
for a GLIAC Championship, you have to be sound defensively.”
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Offense
Grand Valley State returns six starters on the offensive line
and five tight ends
that make that group
possibly the deepest
in the country. They
return a strong cast
of skill players that
have been waiting
for a chance to perform
in the gridiron
for Grand Valley
State.
Quarterbacks
Sophomore Brad
Iciek saw limited
game action a year
ago, but was solid
throughout spring
practice and the
spring game. Iciek completed 8-of-12 passes for 165 yards and
two TDs as a redshirt freshman. Sophomore junior college
transfer Kasey Peters put up impressive numbers at Santa Ana
(Calif.) College and will battle Iciek for playing time.
“We don’t need our quarterback to be Curt Anes or Cullen
Finnerty,” said Martin. “What we do need is for that position to
manage the game, take care of the ball and play within the confines
of our offense.”
Sophomore Chad Somerville, redshirt freshman Brennan
Glass, and freshmen Mike Anderson and Brandon Miller will
look to gain experience.
Running Backs
The Lakers will go
with a stable of running
backs in 2007. Senior
Preston Garris, sophomore
Blake Smolen and
redshirt freshman Gary
Fant will see the bulk of
duty to open the season.
All three have big play
ability.
Smolen toted the ball
33 times for 240 yards
(7.3 ypc), while Garris
rushed for 162 yards on
26 carries (6.2 ypc).
Fant moved from linebacker
to running back
over the summer and
might be one of the most
explosive players on the squad.
“We have some big play ability with this group and I am
excited about what all three bring to table in terms of versatility,”
said Martin.

Season Preview
Wide Receivers
What Grand Valley State lacks in returning experience, the
Lakers make up for in athletic ability and versatility. Senior
First-Team All-GLIAC performer Antione Trent returns after
catching 31 passes for 356 yards and six TDs a year ago. Trent
is a sure handed receiver that is also the best blocking receiver
on the squad. Smolen and Garris will play receiver when not
lining up in the backfield, while sophomore Mike Koster is
poised for a breakout year. Koster was impressive a year ago
with five catches for 91 yards (18.2 ypc) and two TDs. Senior
Jaquon Morrison is the fastest receiver the Lakers have lining
up as a wideout in recent memory. Northwestern transfer
Brandon Horn will be expected make a significant contribution.
Horn, who caught 40 passes for 562 yards and five TDs during
his career at Northwestern, turned in a solid spring. Sophomore
Ryan Bass caught four passes for 85 yards and will be counted
on to make an immediate impact in 2007.
“We are going to need to have some players step up and take
on the challenge of being the go-to receiver,” said Martin.
“Trent is a senior that I am expecting big things from, but we
have a number of receivers that are unproven when the lights go
on. I feel this group has the ability to get the job done, but I want
to see it go from consistency on the practice field to consistency
in the game.”
The Lakers go six deep at tight end with the ability to put a
number of combinations on the field at the same time. Senior
Sean Stevens, juniors Scott Blasko and John Mathews, along
with sophomores J.D. Steenland and Anthony Crump and redshirt
freshman Tony Carreri are as deep and talented as any
group in the county. Stevens has played every offensive line
position except for center during his career and was an All-
GLIAC performer a year ago. All six have the ability to catch
the ball or act as another offensive linemen.
“I am looking forward to seeing what we can implement with
this group offensively,” said Martin. “The options that we can
put on the field with this talented group are endless.’’
Offensive Lineman
Like any other team,
success offensively
rests on the offensive
line. The Lakers’
offense features both
talent and depth. Senior
preseason all-americans
Joe Wohlscheid
(RG) and Brandon
Barnes (RT) make up
possibly the best right
side of any offensive
line in the country.
Barnes was a consensus
all-american a year ago,
while Wohlscheid is as
healthy as he has been
in his college career. The left side of the offensive line doesn’t
take a back seat to many. Sam Allen started every game a year
ago at the all-important left tackle position, while Jacob Henige
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
started 12 games at
right guard and earned
All-GLIAC plaudits.
Billy Eisenhardt was
an All-GLIAC performer
at center and
returns as the anchor of
the offensive line. 10
solid offensive linemen
will battle for playing
time. Jacob Topp has
played offensive guard
and tight end during his
career, while center
Tyler Holtz, guard
Doug Neumeyer and
tackles Nick
McDonald and
Cameron Bradfield are ready to make an impact. Five redshirt
freshmen, Brett Stengele, Brad Hull, Joe Davis, Justin Winsor
and Tory Buter have coaches excited about the future up front
for the Lakers.
“It was essential for us to have an experienced offensive line
while we are breaking in a new quarterback,” said Martin. “Our
quarterback will have enough to worry about and knowing that
we have a proven group up front will make everything a little
easier on offense.”
Defense
The old saying “Defense Wins Championships,” is a phrase
that can be heard around the Grand Valley State football program.
The Laker defense has been prominent during the run of
four National Championships in the last five years and 2007
will be no different. Nine starters, 23 lettermen and 10 of the top
13 tacklers return.
Defensive Line
Two full-time starters from the 2007 season, and another that
has started a number of games during his career, return.
Defensive tackles Dan Skuta and Ryan Gaydosh earned All-
GLIAC plaudits a year ago and are worthy of preseason mention
as postseason honor candidates. Skuta tallied 74 tackles,
14.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 quarterback sacks, while Gaydosh
notched 66 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and four QB sacks in
2006. Justin Ulberg has been a starter throughout his career.
Sophomores Lance Travis and Drew Hinkle, along with redshirt
freshmen Mendalson Covington, Danny Richard and Alex
Gilde will be expected to make significant contributions immediately.
Junior college transfers Denzel Hinton (Victor Valley)
and Tupua Ioane (Santa Ana College) will also be in the mix for
playing time.
“I feel that we have a nice mix of returnees and newcomers
for the 2007 season,” said Martin. “Skuta, Gaydosh and Ulberg
are a great place to build from and I feel we have some good
football players that Laker fans will see for the first time in
2007.”
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Linebackers
Experience, talent and
depth come to mind
when describing the
Grand Valley State linebacking
unit. Anthony
Adams is a preseason
all-american, but Matt
Beaty and Kirk Carruth
are also worthy candidates
of pre and postseason
honors. Add in a
sophomore that ranked
third in tackles last season
after being pressed
into duty due to injuries,
and you have the cornerstone
of your defense.
Adams, a consensus all-american in 2006, led the squad in tackles
for the second straight year and scored an incredible 14 points
on two fumble returns and a safety. Kirk Carruth, a 2006 All-
GLIAC performer, is a playmaker that is always in the right position,
while Matt Beaty, a 2005 All-GLIAC honoree, is one of the
hardest hitters on the team and has a knack for making the big
play. Sophomore P.J. Beuke led the team in tackles (72) for most
of last year, before missing the final three games of the season
with an injury. Jordan Munson and James Wojciechowski are
solid performers that will get the job done when called upon.
“Our linebackers fit what we do defensively,” said Martin. “We
have athletic, fast linebackers that have ability to run the ball
down and make plays.”
Secondary
The back end of the Laker defense is also experienced and talented,
as four starters return from a year ago. Senior Brandon Carr
was a consensus all-american in 2006 and returns as one of the
top cornerbacks in the country. Carr recorded 71 tackles, six
interceptions and 15 pass deflections a year ago. Fellow senior
Bill Brechin saved his best for last in 2006. Brechin recorded a
pair of interceptions and recovered a fumble in the title game versus
NW Missouri State. Jacob McGuckin tallied 70 tackles and
picked off a pair of passes from his safety position, while Samad
Cain, a two-year starter at safety, recorded 47 tackles. Robert
Carlisle and Corey Edwards will see action at cornerback, while
junior college transfer Gary Anderson and senior Derek
Stansbery will push for playing time at safety.
“We have a lot of experience among our starters, but we also
have some unproven players that will have to step in and get the
job done when called on,” said Martin. “The key to our success
over the years in the secondary has been not to give up the big
play and this group must have that same mentality.”
Special Teams
A pair of unproven kickers turned in stellar performances a year
ago. Todd Carter converted 10-of-13 field goals and 65-of-71
PATs en route to scoring 95 points. Carter also handled kickoff
duties. Justin Trumble was a First-Team All-GLIAC performer as
a punter. Trumble averaged 38.2 yards per punt and dropped 22
inside the opponents 20 yard line.
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“Todd Carter and Justin Trumble performed very well last season,
but we can’t have a let down in that area of the game,” said
Martin. “Special teams are so critical in each and every game that
we have to get the same type of production this year that we
received last year.”
Schedule
The schedule will be challenging as always. The GLIAC will
be as good from top to bottom as it has ever been. Traditional
powers Northwood, Saginaw Valley State and Ferris State will
look to move up the ladder in 2007, while Michigan Tech and
Wayne State have their eyes on a GLIAC title. The Lakers will
play five games in Lubbers Stadium and will be the home team
in a matchup with Wayne State at Fifth/Third Ballpark (Home of
the West Michigan Whitecaps) in a throwback game Sept. 29.
“The GLIAC is
tough from top to
bottom,” said
Martin. “We have
played teams from
every region over
the years and the
competition we
face every week in
the GLIAC stands
par with what we
have faced nationally.
The talent
level and the
coaching has
improved each year
and if you don’t
come ready to play
every week then
you will be in for a
long game. ”
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT TIME
Aug. 30 St. Joseph’s 7 p.m.
Sept. 8 at Ashland* 7 p.m.
Sept. 15 Findlay* 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 at Michigan Tech* 1 p.m.
Sept. 29 Wayne State* 7 p.m.
Oct. 6 at Mercyhurst * 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 13 Indianapolis* 7 p.m.
Oct. 20 at Northwood* 12 noon
Oct. 27 Ferris State* 7 p.m.
Nov. 3 at Saginaw Valley St.* 12 noon
Nov. 10 Northern Michigan* 1 p.m.
Nov. 17 NCAA Playoffs First Round
Nov. 24 NCAA Playoffs Second Round
Dec. 1 NCAA Playoffs Quarterfinals
Dec. 9 NCAA Playoffs Semifinals
Dec. 15 National Championship Game

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All-American Candidate
Anthony Adams
#4
LB • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 234
Troy, Mich.
2007: Named Preseason Defensive Player of the Year by Lindy’s
Football Gazette...Lindy’s Preseason All-American...Street & Smith’s
Preseason All-American.
2006: Daktronics First-Team All-American...D2Football.com First-
Team All-American...Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second-Team All-
American...Daktronics First-Team All-Northwest Region...Don Hansen’s
Football Gazette First-Team All-Northwest Region...First-Team All-
GLIAC...Led the team in total tackles with 87...Tallied two fumble returns
for a TD and a notched a safety for 14 points, eighth-best on the
squad...Ranked fourth on the team with 12.5 tackles for loss (-40), recovered
four fumbles, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles...Recorded
four tackles, including a tackle for loss (-8) and a QB sack (-8) versus NW
Missouri State (12/16) in National Championship game...Tallied six tackles
and two TFL (-5) vs. Delta State (12/10) in national
semifinals...Recorded six tackles, one TFL (-9), a QB sack (-9), forced a
fumble, returned a fumble for a TD (28 yds.) and notched a pass deflection
vs. North Dakota (11/2)...Tallied seven tackles vs. South Dakota in NCAA
playoffs (11/25)...Did not play in final two regular season
games...Notched seven tackles and a TFL (-2) at Ferris State
(10/28)...Named the GLIAC, D2football.com and Don Hansen’s Football
Gazette Defensive Player of the Week vs. Northwood (10/21)...Tallied a
season-high 11 tackles, two tackles for loss (-2) and recovered a GVSU
single-game record three fumbles...Returned one fumble 11 yards for a TD
vs. Northwood...Named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week vs.
Indianapolis (10/14)...Notched a season-high 10 tackles and two TFL (-
4)...Tallied two tackles and a pass deflection in first half vs. Mercyhurst
(10/7)...Recorded five tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hurry at Wayne
State (9/30)...Notched a season-high 10 tackles vs. Michigan Tech
(9/21)...Recorded 1/2 tackle for loss and 1/2 QB sack versus the
Huskies...Tallied three tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss at St. Joseph’s
(9/16)...Recorded seven total tackles vs. Ashland (9/9)...Notched nine tackles
and a tackle for loss at Findlay (9/2)...Recorded seven total tackles vs.
Ashland (9/9).
2005: Second-Team All-GLIAC...Led the Lakers in total tackles with
107, including a team-high 57 solo stops...Second on the team in tackles
for loss (13.5) and QB sacks (7)...Tallied a game-high 12 tackles vs. NW
Missouri State in National Championship game (12/10)...Added two tackles
for loss (-16) and two QB sacks (-14) in title game...Tallied a gamehigh
10 tackles, three TFL (-20) and two QB sacks (-19) vs. East
Stroudsburg (12/3)...Recorded seven tackles, a tackle for loss (-3) and
forced a fumble vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26) in NCAA
playoffs...Tallied eight tackles and forced a pair of fumbles that GVSU
recovered vs. North Dakota (11/19)...Tallied three tackles, a tackle for loss
(-2) and a pass deflection vs. Northern Michigan (10/29)...Recorded seven
tackles and forced a fumble at Northwood (10/22)...Notched eight tackles
and recorded a pass break-up vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Named
GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts at Hillsdale (10/8)...
Recorded nine total tackles, including two tackles for loss (-13) and a QB
sack (-9) versus the Chargers...Tallied a career-high 13 tackles vs. Wayne
State (10/1)...Picked up eight tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass break up
at Ashland (9/17)...Recorded six total tackles, a forced fumble, a QB hurry
and a pass break-up at Indianapolis (9/10)...Notched nine total tackles and
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two tackles for loss vs. Gannon (9/3)...Recorded seven tackles, a QB sack
and a tackle for loss versus Ferris State (8/27).
2004: Played in all 13 games with four starts...Ranked fourth on the
squad with 69 total tackles (35 solo/34 assisted)...Tallied 16 tackles for
loss (-40 yards), the fifth best total on the team...Recorded one sack (-12),
two pass break-ups, one fumble recovery and recorded a safety...Averaged
eight tackles per game in the Lakers’ last five games...Notched a seasonhigh
13 total tackles at Winona State (11/13) in an NCAA First-Round
playoff game..Tallied seven tackles, including three tackles for loss (-5) in
a second-round playoff game at Northwood(11/20)....Notched seven tackles
versus both Northern Michigan (10/20) and Michigan Tech
(11/6)...Recorded six tackles, two tackles for loss and a safety at North
Dakota (11/27).
2003: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Troy High School...Earned all-conference
plaudits.
Personal: Son of George Adams and Deborah Rue...Enjoys playing
football...Brother, Tarron, played for the Lakers in 1998.
Anthony Adams Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PD Int FR
2004 35 34 69 1/12 13/34 2 0 1
2005 57 50 107 7/53 13.5/68 6 0 1
2006 40 47 87 2.5/22 12.5/40 3 0 4
Totals 132 131 263 10.5/87 38/148 11 0 6
Anthony Adams has led the Lakers in tackles the past two seasons.

Player Profiles
Sam Allen
#58
OL • Jr. (2L)
Ht. 6’5” • Wt. 300
Lansing, Mich.
(Sexton)
2006: Earned second varsity letter...Started all 15 games at left tackle
for the Lakers...Key figure in an offensive line that allowed just 23 QB
sacks in 15 games and 355 pass attempts...Helped the Laker offense averaged
391.9 yards and 35.5 points per game.
2005: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action as a reserve offensive lineman...Played
on special teams.
2004: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Lansing Sexton High School...Played both
tight end and defensive end...Caught 29 passes for 431 yards and tallied 81
tackles as a senior...Two-time All-CAAC selection as a defensive end and
a tight end...Earned all-state honors as a senior...All-area pick as a junior
and senior...Two-time All-CAAC Academic honoree...Participated in basketball
and track & field...Class Valedictorian with a 4.1 (on a scale of 4.0)
GPA...Member of the National Honor Society...French Club President.
Personal: Son of Richard and Margaret Allen...Enjoys playing golf.
Sam Allen started all 15 games in 2007 on the offensive line.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Gary Anderson
#26
DB • So. (Tr)
Ht: 5’10” • Wt: 198
San Francisco, Calif.
(Diablo Valley)
Junior College: Earned Golden Gate Conference honors in
2006...Tallied 35 solo and 40 assisted tackles for a total of 75...Recorded
four interceptions and three QB sacks...Team finished 8-3 and won the
Golden Gate Conference title...Member of the Dean’s List in fall of 2005,
spring of 2006 and fall of 2006.
High School: Prepped at Deer Valley High School in Antioch,
Calif...Earned All-Bay Valley Athletic League plaudits as a senior...Also
participated in track.
Personal: Son of Gary Anderson, Sr., and Mary Watkins...Enjoys
watching movies and video games...Finance major.
Matt Bakker
#35
FS • Fr. (RS)
Ht: 6’1” • Wt: 205
Middleville, Mich.
(South Christian)
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Grand Rapids South Christian High
School...Rushed for 1,097 yards and 18 TDs on 150 carries as a
senior...Notched 117 tackles as a defensive back...Named to the Grand
Rapids Press Dream Team as a senior...Earned Associated Press Class B
All-State plaudits...First-team All-O.K. Conference and all-area performer
for a team that finished 9-3...Tallied 1,420 rushing yards and 12 TDs on
180 carries as a junior...Hauled in seven catches for 178 yards and one
TD...Recorded 108 tackles and two picks...Named to the Grand Rapids
Press All-Area team...Earned All-O.K. Conference and all-area
honors...Team finished 11-2...Rushed for a school-record 3,240 yards during
his career...Recorded 253 career tackles...Team was 28-8 during prep
career...Played on state championship basketball team and is the school
record holder in the 400m run.
Personal: Son of Doug and Lynne Bakker.
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Lyle Banks
#43
DB • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 5’11” • Wt. 170
Detroit, Mich.
(Cass Tech)
2006: Medical redshirt
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Detroit Cass Tech High School...First-Team
All-City as a senior...Caught 25 passes for 824 yards and eight TDs as a
senior...Recorded over 1,600 all-purpose yards and returned five punts for
a TD during senior year...Hauled in 17 receptions for 542 yards and 10
TDs as a sophomore...Notched 113 tackles and 11 interceptions during
prep career as a defensive back...Also participated in track & field.
Personal: Son of Lyle Banks, Sr. and Arlie George...Engineering
major...Enjoys basketball, skating and baseball.
All-American Candidate
Brandon Barnes
#61
OT • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 315
Detroit, Mich.
(Pershing)
2007: Lindy’s Football Gazette Preseason All-American...Street &
Smith’s Preseason All-American.
2006: Associated Press First-Team All-American...Daktronics First-
Team All-American...Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First-Team All-
American...College Sports Report First-Team All-
American...D2Football.com First-Team All-American...Daktronics First-
Team All-Northwest Region...Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First-Team
All-Northwest Region...GLIAC Offensive Lineman of the Year...First-
Team All-GLIAC...Started 10 games at right tackle...Key figure in an
offensive line that allowed just 23 QB sacks in 15 games and 355 pass
attempts...Helped the Laker offense averaged 391.9 yards and 35.5 points
per game.
2005: First-Team All-GLIAC selection...Key performer at right tackle
that helped the Laker offense average 211.4 yards per game rushing and
220.3 yards per game passing...Part of an offensive line that allowed just
12 QB sacks in 313 passing attempts.
2004: Named Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Voted 2004 GVSU
Most Improved Player...Started all 13 games at right tackle as a redshirt
freshman...Key figure of an offensive line that yielded just 22 sacks in 13
games...Concluded the year ranking as the Lakers’ most consistent offensive
lineman.
2003: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Pershing High...Earned All-Detroit Public
School City League honors...Team captain senior year.
Personal: Son of Emmett and Veronica Barnes...Enjoys playing video
games and hanging out with friends...Computer engineering major.
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Ryan Bass
#82
WR • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 195
Portage, Mich.
(Northern)
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Played in all 15 games as a reserve
wide receiver and special teams performer...Caught four passes for 85
yards on the season with a long of 47...Hauled in all four catches against
Mercyhurst (10/7)...Recorded three solo tackles and five assisted, for a
total of eight tackles on the year.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Portage Northern High School...Earned
first-team all-conference and all-area honors as a senior...Caught 35 passes
for 827 yards and seven TDs as a senior...Named first-team all-conference
as a junior when he recorded 43 tackles and a team-high three interceptions.
Personal: Son of Anthony and Annette Bass...Enjoys playing video
games.
Ryan Bass Receiving Stats
Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg
2006 4 85 21.2 0 47
Totals 4 85 21.2 0 47
Brandon Barnes was named a preseason all-american by Lindy’s
and Street & Smith’s magazines.

Player Profiles
Matt Beaty
#9
LB • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’0” • Wt. 232
Detroit, Mich.
(Cass Tech)
2006: Played in first four games, then missed five games with an
injury...Tallied 58 total tackles on the year...Recorded 9.5 tackles for loss
(-37) and 6.5 QB sacks (-32)...Recovered one fumble and forced three
fumbles...Notched a safety...Tallied a team-high 12 total tackles vs. NW
Missouri State (12/16) in National Championship game...Forced a fumble
that sealed the win and recorded a pass deflection...Recorded three tackles
and a TFL vs. Delta State (12/10) in national semifinals...Tallied four tackles
and recovered a key fumble vs. North Dakota (12/2)...Notched four
tackles vs. South Dakota (11/25) in NCAA Playoffs...Notched five tackles,
a TFL (-5) and a QB sack (-5) at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Recorded
four tackles, a TFL (-3) and forced a fumble in a little more than a quarter
at Wayne State (9/30) before leaving with an injury...Tallied eight tackles,
1.5 TFL (-10), one QB sack (-9) vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Notched two
tackles and a QB sack at St. Joseph’s (9/16)...Tallied six tackles, two QB
sacks (-9), 1.5 tackles for loss and a safety vs. Ashland (9/9)...Recorded
seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 QB sacks (-6) at Findlay (9/2).
2005: First-Team All-GLIAC...Missed the final three games with a
knee injury...Ranked sixth on the team in total tackles with 60...Tallied 6.5
tackles for loss (-10)...Tied for team lead in interceptions with
three...Notched five tackles and two tackles for loss vs. North Dakota
(11/19)...Picked off a pass and returned it 31 yards for a TD versus
Northern Michigan (10/29)...Added three tackles vs. the Wildcats...Led the
squad with eight tackles, all solo, and picked off a pass vs. Saginaw Valley
State (10/15)...Recorded seven tackles, one QB sack and a tackle for loss
at Hillsdale (10/8)...Recorded a career-high 12 tackles and picked off a
pass vs. Wayne State (10/1)...Tallied six tackles and two tackles for loss (-
5) at Ashland (9/17)...Notched six total tackles and a tackle for loss vs.
Ferris State (8/27).
2004: Started the first 10 games at inside linebacker...Injured his knee
versus Michigan Tech (11/6) in the final regular season game of the year
and missed three playoff games...Ranked sixth on the squad in total tackles
with 66 (28 solo/38 assisted)...Recorded eight tackles for loss (-22) and
three QB sacks (-13)...Notched two pass break ups and forced one fumble...Tallied
a career-high 11 tackles vs. Northwood (10/23), including two
tackles for loss (-6) and one QB sack (-4)...Recorded 10 tackles at Gannon
(9/4)...Picked up nine tackles vs. Hillsdale (10/9) and eight at Saginaw
Valley State (10/16).
2003: Medical redshirt after injuring knee in 2003 spring game.
2002: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Detroit Cass Tech High School...Earned allcity
honors as a senior...Team Captain senior year...Notched 94 tackles and
nine QB sacks during final prep campaign...Excelled in track and field.
Personal: Son of Marvin and Reanell Beaty...Enjoys music, movies
and writing...Computer science major.
Matt Beaty Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PD Int FR
2004 28 38 66 3/13 8/22 2 0 0
2005 37 23 60 1/0 6.5/10 5 3 0
2006 32 26 58 7/32 9.5/37 1 0 1
Totals 97 87 184 11/45 22.5/69 8 3 1
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Nate Beebe
#99
DL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 245
Allendale, Mich.
2006: Redshirted...Voted Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year.
High School: Prepped at Allendale High School...Earned First-Team
All-O.K. Conference plaudits as a senior...Named to the all-area dream
team...Tallied 44 tackles and three sacks for team that finished 9-2 and
qualified for the playoffs...Named All-O.K. Conference and all-area as a
junior...Recorded 32 tackles and two QB sacks...Also participated in
wrestling.
Personal: Son of David and Dardie Beebe...Enjoys snowboarding,
wakeboarding and skiing.
LB Matt Beaty has recorded 22.5 tackles for loss in his career.
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P.J. Beuke
#21
LB • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’0” • Wt. 230
Hinsdale, Ill.
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Leading tackler on the squad for
much of the year until missing all but a few plays of final three
games...Played sparingly with injury in first quarter vs. NW Missouri State
(12/16) in National Championship game......Missed North Dakota and
Delta State games with an injury...Third on the squad in total tackles with
72...Recorded 5.5 tackles for loss (-41) and four QB sacks (-35)...Notched
one fumble recovery and a pass breakup...Led the team in tackles three
times...Tallied eight tackles, two QB sacks (-22) and two TFL (-22) in firstever
playoff game vs. South Dakota...Notched a team-high nine tackles vs.
Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Tallied a team-high eight tackles at Ferris
State...Recorded six tackles vs. Northwood (10/21)...Notched seven total
tackles, caused a fumble and recovered a fumble at Indianapolis
(10/14)...Tallied six tackles and two tackles for loss vs. Mercyhurst
(10/7)...Recorded a career-high 13 tackles and a pass deflection in his first
collegiate start at Wayne State (9/30)...Notched three tackles versus
Michigan Tech...Recorded five tackles and a QB sack (-4) at St. Joseph’s.
2005: Redshirted...Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year.
High School: Prepped at Hinsdale (Ill.) Central High School...Team
was 21-3 during his final two prep campaigns...Earned all-state honors and
was league MVP as a senior...Two-time all-conference selection...Rushed
for 1,511 yards and 22 TDs, while catching 30 passes for 600 yards and six
TDs as a senior...Recorded 35 tackles, four interceptions and four QB sacks
senior year...Rushed for 980 yards and 13 TDs as a junior.
Personal: Son of Rick and Annamarie Beuke...Business
Administration major...Enjoys all sports.
P.J. Beuke Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH Int FR
2006 29 43 72 4/35 5.5/41 0 0 1
Totals 29 43 72 4/35 5.5/41 0 0 1
P.J. Beuke recorded two sacks in his first playoff game.
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Player Profiles
Scott Blasko
#6
TE • Jr. (2L)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 265
Lansing, Mich.
(St. Joseph’s)
2006: Sustained an ankle injury in first game versus Findlay
(9/2)...Played in six total games...Caught two passes for 23 yards on the
year.
2005: Earned first varsity letter...Key performer in the running
game...Saw a great deal of action during the playoffs on special teams and
at tight end.
Prior to GVSU: Spent four years in the United States Air Force.
High School: Prepped at St. Joseph’s High School...Earned all-area
and all-conference honors.
Personal: Son of Gerry and Ann Marie Blasko...Business major.
Cameron Bradfield
#69
OL • So. (Sq)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 256
Grand Rapids, Mich.
(Creston)
2006: Did not play...Moved to the offensive line.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Grand Rapids Creston High School...First
team all-city pick as a senior...Earned all-area plaudits...Also played basketball.
Personal: Son of James and Cynthia Bradfield...Business
Administration major.

Player Profiles
Bill Brechin
#29
DB • Sr. (2L)
Ht. 5’10” • Wt. 180
Addison, Ill.
(Addison Trail)
Graduated in spring of 2006 and is taking graduate classes.
2006: Second-Team All-GLIAC...Started all 15 games at cornerback...Notched
27 total tackles, two interceptions and five pass deflections
on the year...Turned in best game of the season versus NW Missouri State
(12/16) in National Championship game...Picked off two passes, one in the
endzone and one deep in Laker territory, and sealed the win by recovering
a fumble in Laker territory with less than four minutes left in the
game...Tallied two tackles in title game...Tallied two tackles and a pass
deflection vs. Delta State (12/10)...Recorded a season-high seven tackles
and notched a pass deflection vs. North Dakota (12/2)...Tallied three tackles,
forced a fumble and notched a pass deflection vs. Saginaw Valley State
(11/4)...Recorded three tackles and a pass deflection vs. Michigan Tech
(9/21)...Tallied five tackles vs. Ashland.
2005: Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Earned first varsity letter after
starting all 13 games at cornerback...Tallied 32 tackles, three interceptions
and nine pass deflections on the year...Notched two tackles and a pass
deflection vs. NW Missouri State in National Championship game
(12/10)...Tallied two tackles and a game-high three pass deflections vs.
East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Notched four tackles vs. Saginaw Valley State
(11/26) in NCAA playoffs...Recorded a season-high seven tackles vs.
North Dakota (11/19)..Picked off one pass and notched a pass deflection at
Northwood (10/22)...Tallied three tackles vs. Wayne State
(10/1)...Recorded four tackles and picked off a pass at Indianapolis
(9/10)...Picked off a pass vs. Gannon (9/3).
2004: Suffered season-ending ankle injury early in the first quarter of
the season-opener at Ferris State...Granted a medical redshirt for second
straight year after second straight season-ending injury.
2003: Medical redshirt after shoulder injury early in the season.
2001-2002: Played the 2002 season at Northern Iowa as a redshirt
freshman...Saw action in seven games...Recorded two total
tackles...Redshirted the 2001 season at Northern Iowa.
High School: Prepped at Addison (Ill.) Trail High School...All-state
pick as a senior...Earned all-conference honors as a junior and
senior...Threw for over 2,000 yards and 20 TDs senior year...Tallied 40
tackles and picked off seven passes.
Personal: Son of John and Coleen Brechin...Marketing major...Enjoys
all sports.
Bill Brechin Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PBU Int FR
2004 0 1 1 - 0 0 0 0
2005 19 13 32 - 1/3 12 3 0
2006 20 7 27 - 0 7 2 1
Totals 39 21 60 - 1/3 19 5 1
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Billy “Pix” Brechin had three takeaways in the championship game.
Tory Buter
#76
OL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’8” • Wt. 300
Zeeland, Mich.
(West)
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Zeeland West High School...Earned First-
Team All-O.K. Green Conference honors as a senior...Named to the All-
Area Dream Team following senior campaign...Second-team allstate...Tallied
50 tackles on defense and played offensive line...Team finished
9-2 senior year...Played in 2006 Michigan High School All-Star
game.
Personal: Son of Tom and Jayne Buter...Business management
major.
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Samad Cain
#5
FS • Jr. (2L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 200
Detroit, Mich.
(King)
2006: Missed three games and saw limited action versus Ferris State,
Saginaw Valley State and Northern Michigan with an injury...Recorded 40
tackles in opening four games...Finished with 47 tackles, three tackles for
loss (-4) and three pass breakups...Turned in a stellar performance versus
NW Missouri State (12/16) in National Championship game with six tackles...Recorded
nine tackles and 1.5 TFL (-2) at Wayne State (9/30)...Tallied
a season-high 10 tackles vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Notched six tackles at
St. Joseph’s (9/16)...Recorded five tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass
deflection vs. Ashland (9/9)...Tallied seven total tackles and a pass deflection
at Findlay (9/2).
2005: Earned first varsity letter for the Lakers...Ranked eighth on the
squad in total tackles with 50...Tallied one interception, four pass deflections
and one forced fumble on the year...Notched seven total tackles,
including six solo stops, in the National Championship game versus NW
Missouri State (12/10)...Recorded five tackles and a pass deflection vs.
Saginaw Valley State (11/26) in NCAA playoffs...Tallied a season-high nine
tackles, with a tackle for loss vs. North Dakota (11/19)...Notched a pair of
tackles, including a tackle for loss (-1), and deflected a pass vs. Northern
Michigan (10/29)...Picked off a pass and returned it 25 yards vs. Saginaw
Valley State (10/15)...Tallied three tackles and recorded a pass
breakup...Notched three tackles at Hillsdale (10/8)...Recorded a seasonhigh
nine tackles vs. Wayne State (10/1).
2004: Member of the Minnesota Golden Gopher football team.
2003: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Detroit Martin Luther King High
School...Named All-Detroit, all-conference and all-area his junior and senior
seasons...Was an all-state selection...Recorded 82 tackles (54 solo, 28
assisted) in 2002...Intercepted eight passes in 10 games his senior
year...Also had four sacks, 10 pass break-ups and two forced
fumbles...Registered 57 tackles his junior season...Also participated in
track...Honor roll student.
Personal: Son of William Smith and Marsha Cain.
Samad Cain Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PD Int FR
2005 26 24 50 - 2.5/4 5 1 0
2006 21 26 47 - 3/4 3 0 0
Totals 47 50 97 - 5.5/8 8 1 0
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Player Profiles
Samad Cain had 40 tackles in the first four games in 2006.
Robert Carlisle
#31
CB • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’1” • Wt. 200
Detroit, Mich.
(Lutheran East)
Moved from receiver to cornerback in the spring.
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action on special teams and as
a wide receiver.
2005: Did not play.
2004: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Lutheran High East...Three-time All-Metro
Conference performer...Also participated in basketball, track and baseball.
Personal: Son of Robert and Allecia Bruce...Majoring in mathematics
and music.

Player Profiles
All-American Candidate
Brandon Carr
#24
CB • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’1” • Wt. 206
Flint, Mich.
(Carman-Ainsworth)
2007: Lindy’s Football Gazette Preseason All-American...Street &
Smith’s Preseason All-American.
2006: Daktronics First-Team All-American...Don Hansen’s Football
Gazette First-Team All-American...College Sports Report Second-Team
All-American...D2Football.com First-Team All-American...Daktronics
First-Team All-Northwest Region...Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First-
Team All-Northwest Region...First-Team All-GLIAC...Voted the GVSU
Defensive Skill Player of the Year...Ranked fourth on the team in total
tackles with 71...Tallied a team-high six interceptions and 15 pass deflections...Forced
one fumble...Recorded five tackles and picked off a pass to
end a potential scoring drive in the Laker endzone vs. NW Missouri State
in National Championship game...Tallied a pass breakup in title
game...Notched six tackles and a pass deflection vs. Delta State
(12/10)...Tallied six tackles, picked off a pass and recorded a pass deflection
vs. North Dakota (12/2)...Notched seven tackles, three pass deflections
and a TFL vs. South Dakota (11/25) in NCAA playoffs...Recorded
seven solo tackles, forced a fumble and had a pass break up at Northern
Michigan (11/11)...Notched six tackles and a pass deflection vs. Saginaw
Valley State (11/40)...Tallied two tackles and picked off a pass at Ferris
State (10/28)...Recorded eight tackles, a TFL and a pass deflection vs.
Northwood (10/21)...Picked off a pass and tallied two pass deflections vs.
Mercyhurst (10/7)...Recorded three total tackles and two pass deflections
at Wayne State (9/30)...Notched seven tackles and picked off a pass versus
Michigan Tech (9/21)...Tallied four tackles at St. Joseph’s
(9/21)...Recorded four tackles and a pass deflection vs. Ashland
(9/9)...Notched six tackles and an interception at Findlay (9/2).
2005: Earned second varsity letter after starting all 13 games at cornerback...Ranked
fourth on the team and first among defensive backs in total
tackles with 78...Tied for the team lead in solo tackles with 57...Tied for
the team lead in pass deflections (9) and interceptions (3)...Notched nine
total tackles, including eight solo, in National Championship game versus
NW Missouri State (12/10)...Tallied five tackles, two pass deflections and
returned a fumble 40 yards for a TD vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Also
returned an onside kick 47 yards for a TD vs. East Stroudsburg...Recorded
eight tackles vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26) in NCAA
playoffs...Notched three tackles and a pass deflection vs. North
Dakota...Tallied seven total tackles, including a tackle for loss (-1) vs.
Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Also deflected a pair of passes...Recorded
nine tackles (7 solo) and picked off a pass at Hillsdale (10/8)...Notched
five solo tackles and picked off a pass at Ashland (9/17)...Tallied a careerhigh
13 tackles, including nine solo, at Indianapolis (9/10)...Recorded nine
tackles and returned an interception 18 yards vs. Ferris State (8/27).
2004: Saw game action as a true freshman...Earned first varsity letter...Played
in eight games as a reserve defensive back and on special
teams...One of three true freshmen (Ryan Gaydosh, Sean Stevens) to see
game action...Tallied 12 total tackles and two pass break ups...Notched a
season-high four tackles at Northern Michigan (10/30)...Recorded three
tackles vs. Hillsdale (10/9) and at Saginaw Valley State (10/16).
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
High School: Prepped at Flint Carman-Ainsworth with current Lakers
Todd Carter and Dan Skuta...First-Team All-Big 9 Conference performer as
a senior DB...Caught 24 passes for 431 yards and four TDs as a WR, and tallied
53 tackles with two interceptions as a DB...Basketball team advanced to
MHSAA Class A Championship game during junior and senior years.
Personal: Son of John and Kathy Carr...Advertising major...Enjoys
Playstation 2, surfing the web and singing.
Brandon Carr Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PBU Int FR
2004 7 5 12 - - 2 0 0
2005 57 21 78 - 1.5/2 9 3 1
2006 50 21 71 - 3/4 15 6 1
Totals 114 47 161 - 4.5/6 26 9 2
CB Brandon Carr led the squad in pass breakups
(14) and interceptions (6) in 2006.
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Tony Carreri
#83
TE • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 245
Clinton Township, Mich.
(L’Anse Cruse)
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at L’Anse Creuse High School...Caught 27
passes for 625 yards and three TDs as a senior...Rushed for 537 yards and
10 TDs in limited time as a running back...Earned Associated Press Class
A All-State plaudits as a senior...Earned First-Team All-Macomb Area
Conference, All-Metro and All-County laurels...Listed #54 on the Detroit
News Blue Chip list...Selected to play in the Michigan High School All-
Star game...Rushed for 266 yards and three TDs in just over one quarter
of action vs. Grosse Pointe South...Hauled in a combined 26 passes for
568 yards and two TDs during his sophomore and junior campaigns...Also
participated in basketball and baseball.
Personal: Son of Dominic and Tamara Carreri...Finance major.
Kirk Carruth
#20
LB • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’0” • Wt. 230
Saginaw, Mich.
2006: 2006 Second-Team All-GLIAC...Ranked seventh on the team
with 63 total tackles...Tallied six TFL (-20), two QB sacks, recovered three
fumbles, and picked off two passes...Tallied five solo tackles versus NW
Missouri State (12/16) in National Championship game...Notched four
tackles and an interception vs. Delta State (12/10)...Tallied six tackles and
a pass deflection vs. North Dakota (12/2)...Notched four tackles, recovered
a fumble and forced a fumble vs. South Dakota (11/25) in NCAA playoffs...Sat
out the Northern Michigan game...Recorded three tackles, picked
off a pass and tallied a QB TFL vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Notched
five tackles, two TFL (-4) and a pass breakup at Ferris State
(10/28)...Tallied five tackles vs. Northwood (10/21)...Recorded a seasonhigh
nine tackles at Indianapolis (10/14), including a TFL (-1)...Notched
four tackles vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Tallied five tackles, a QB sack and a
tackle for loss vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Notched three tackles, one tackle
for loss and recovered two fumbles at St. Joseph’s (9/16).
2005: Earned second varsity letter after playing in all 13
games...Finished seventh on the squad in total tackles with 56 and fourth
in solo tackles with 36...Recorded 5.5 tackles for loss (-21), one QB sack
and two forced fumbles on the year...Notched six tackles versus NW
Missouri State (12/10) in National Championship game...Tallied seven
tackles, a TFL and a QB sack (-9) vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Recorded
five tackles, two tackles for loss (-6) and forced a fumble vs. Saginaw
Valley State (11/26) in NCAA playoffs...Notched six tackles vs. North
Dakota (11/19)...Tallied four tackles and forced a fumble vs. Northern
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Michigan (10/29)...Notched five total tackles at Northwood
(10/22)...Recorded four total tackles, including two tackles for loss (-3) vs.
Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Tallied seven total tackles at Hillsdale
(10/8)...Notched four tackles, including one tackle for loss (-1) vs. Ashland
(9/17).
2004: Did not see game action.
2003: Earned first varsity letter...Recorded 12 total tackles, including
one tackle for loss and one QB sack...Picked off a pass at Texas A&M-
Kingsville (12/6)...Key performer on special teams.
2002: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Saginaw High School...Named the Saginaw
Valley League MVP as a senior...Associated Press First-Team All-State senior
year...Named to the Saginaw County Dream Team during final prep campaign...Completed
55-96 passes for 1,640 yards and 17 TDs as a
senior...Rushed for 250 yards and 11 TDs...Notched 35 tackles and intercepted
12 passes during senior year...Key performer for 1999 Saginaw Trojan
squad that captured the Division 2 Michigan High School State
Championship.
Personal: Son of Howard McClendon and Charlotte Carruth...Enjoys
music, video games and clothes...Communications major.
Kirk Carruth Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PD Int FR
2003 7 5 12 1/11 1.5/12 3 1 0
2005 36 20 56 1/9 5.5/21 1 0 0
2006 29 34 63 3/14 6/20 6 2 3
Totals 72 59 131 5/34 13/53 10 3 3
LB Kirk Carruth recorded a career-high 58 tackles in 2006.

Player Profiles
Todd Carter
#90
K • Jr. (2L)
Ht. 6’1” • Wt. 215
Flint, Mich.
(Carman-Ainsworth)
2006: Second Team All-GLIAC selection...Handled field goals, PATs
and kickoffs...Scored 95 points on the season...Connected on 10-of-13
field goals on the season with a long of 43...Converted .915 percent of
extra points (65-of-71)...Hit a 30-yard field goal versus NW Missouri State
(12/16) in National Championship game...Made all three field goal
attempts, including a career-long of 43 yards at Wayne State (10/30).
2005: Earned first varsity letter...Handled all kickoff duties.
2004: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Flint Carman-Ainsworth High School with
current Lakers Brandon Carr and Dan Skuta...All-district and all-conference
selection...Named first-team all-league as a place kicker and second
team as a punter...Honorable mention all-state place kicker...Set the
school-record with a 66-yard punt...Tied the Carman-Ainsworth record for
longest field goal (45 yards)...Three-year letterwinner on the soccer team
as a goalie...Second-team all-conference as a junior and first-team as a
senior.
Personal: Son of Ed and Ruth Carter...Enjoys playing soccer in his
free time.
Todd Carter Kicking Stats
Year FGM FGA Pct Long PATM PATA Pct Pts
2006 10 13 .769 43 65 71 .915 95
Totals 10 13 .769 43 65 71 .915 95
Aaron Conti
#27
CB • So. (1L)
Ht. 5’8” • Wt. 175
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
(Detroit Jesuit)
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Played cornerback and saw action
on special teams...Tallied six tackles, a tackle for loss (-1) and a pass
deflection.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at the University of Detroit-Jesuit High
School...Member of the Detroit News Blue Chip list...Earned All-Detroit
Catholic League honors...Earned All-Detroit City honors...Averaged 40.4
yards per kickoff return and 10.9 yards per punt return...Outstanding track
athlete.
Personal: Son of Nick and Vergie Conti.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Mendalson Covington
#95
DL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 250
Carlsbad, Calif.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Carlsbad High School...Recorded 96 total
tackles and six QB sacks as a senior...First-Team All-California
Interscholastic Federation plaudits as a senior...First-Team All-North
County, First-Team All-Avocado League and First-Team All-Union-
Tribune as a senior...Earned third-team all-state honors...Team finished
11-2.
Personal: Son of Phillip Covington and Shanoa Pia...Enjoys lifting
weights and cars.
Anthony Crump
#84
TE • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 228
Muskegon, Mich.
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action as a tight end and on
special teams.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Muskegon High School...Two-time First-
Team All-O.K. Red Lakeshore honoree...Caught 53 passes for 753 yards
and nine TDs as a senior...Hauled in 73 catches for over 1,100 yards and
17 TDs during final two prep campaigns...Team finished 14-0 with a State
Championship during senior year...Also participated in basketball and
track.
Personal: Son of Gardznia Crump...Enjoys video games and
basketball.
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Joe Davis
#59
OC • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’1” • Wt. 260
Jenison, Mich.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Jenison High School...Recorded 62 tackles
and three QB sacks as a senior...Earned All-O.K. Red Conference plaudits
as a junior and senior...Named to the Advance All-Area team as a junior
and senior...Played in Michigan High School All-Star game following senior
season...Also participated in baseball and track.
Personal: Son of Russell Davis and Jenifer Ditmar...Majoring in business...Grandfather,
Larry Bielat, was an assistant coach at Michigan State
...Enjoys lifting, working out, and eating.
Corey Edwards
#32
CB • Jr. (2L)
Ht. 6’0” • Wt. 183
Grand Rapids, Mich.
(Ottawa Hills)
2006: Earned second varsity letter...Tallied eight tackles as a defensive
back and on special teams.
2005: Earned first varsity letter...Tallied eight tackles in a reserve role
at safety...Outstanding special teams player.
2004: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High
School...Earned All-City League plaudits...Caught 30 passes for 558 yards
and 12 TDs as a senior WR, while recording 35 tackles and five interceptions
as a DB...Hauled in 20 passes for 522 yards and 15 TDs as a sophomore
and picked off seven passes...Earned All-City League honors in track
& field as a junior and senior and qualified for the state meet in the 400m
dash...Four-year letterwinner in football, basketball and track.
Personal: Son of Kurtis Edwards and Robin Gilmore...Enjoys playing
basketball and video games.
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Billy Eisenhardt
#51
OC • Jr. (2L)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 270
Macomb, Mich.
(Dakota)
2006: All-GLIAC Second Team pick...Started all 15 games at center
for the Lakers...Key figure in an offensive line that allowed just 23 QB
sacks in 15 games and 355 pass attempts...Helped the Laker offense averaged
391.9 yards and 35.5 points per game.
2005: Earned first varsity letter for the Lakers...Saw action as a reserve
offensive center.
2004: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Macomb Dakota High School...Tallied 87
total tackles and a single-season, school-record 10 sacks as a
senior...Earned All-Metro East, all-county and honorable mention all-state
plaudits as a senior...Notched 61 tackles and nine QB sacks en route to
earning all-county honors as a junior...Holds the school record for sacks in
a career, season and game.
Personal: Son of Bill and Vicky Eisenhardt...Enjoys riding dirt
bikes...Education major.
Ian Evans
#88
TE • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 260
Clearwater, Fla.
(Countryside)
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Countryside High School in Clearwater,
Florida...Tallied 57 tackles and five QB sacks as a senior...Earned All-
Suncoast Conference plaudits as a senior...Named all-county as a junior
and senior...Defensive line MVP as a senior...Team was a combined 27-7
during prep career...Earned all-state honors in the shot and discus as a junior
and senior.
Personal: Son of Gary and Kim Evans...Business major...Father was
an all-american and the the first GVSU football player to play professional
football (N.Y. Jets).

Player Profiles
Gary Fant
#25
RB • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 5’11” • Wt. 200
Lansing, Mich.
(Eastern)
Moved to running back for the 2007 season
2006: Was injured most of the year and did not play.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Lansing Eastern High School...Earned All-
CAAC First-Team plaudits as a senior...All-area during senior
season...Honorable mention all-league as a junior...Rushed for 903 yards
and eight TDs as a senior, while toting the ball for 756 yards and six scores
as a junior...Also participated in basketball and track.
Personal: Son of Gary Sr., and Monica Fant...Business administration
major.
Chris Favors
#94
DL • Jr. (RS)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 270
Laplace, La.
(Citrus)
2006: Redshirted.
Junior College: Spent two years at Citrus Junior College...Tallied 87
tackles as a sophomore with 12 QB sacks...Notched 55 tackles during his
freshman campaign.
High School: Prepped at East Saint John High School...Earned allconference
and all-area plaudits as a junior and senior...Recorded 98 tackles
and 10 QB sacks as a senior...Tallied 77 tackles during his junior season.
Personal: Son of Larry Clarethy Favors.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Matt Flutur
#34
LB • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 5’11” • Wt. 215
Ludington, Mich.
(Mason County Central)
2006: Did not play.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Mason County Central High
School...Three-time All-West Michigan Conference honoree...All-state
honorable mention pick as a senior...Earned all-area plaudits as a junior
and senior...Rushed for 1,033 yards and 18 TDs, while passing for 494
yards and eight TDs as a senior...Added 39 tackles and two interceptions
during final prep campaign...Also participated in basketball, baseball and
track...Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Randal and Anne Flutur...Engineering major.
Dan Foster
#79
OL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’5” • Wt. 280
Grand Haven, Mich.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Grand Haven High School...Earned All-
O.K. Conference plaudits as a junior and senior...Two-time Academic All-
State...Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of David and Nancy Foster...Finance major...Enjoys
fishing and camping.
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Preston Garris
#7
RB • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 5’9” • Wt. 190
Muskegon, Mich.
(Mona Shores)
2006: Earned third varsity letter...Appeared 11 games with one
start...Missed time with an ankle injury...Rushed for 162 yards on 26 carries...Caught
nine passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns...Caught one
pass for 17 yards vs. NW Missouri State (10/16) in National
Championship game...Rushed five times for 25 yards and caught one pass
for 27 yards at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Rushed eight times for 54
yards vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Hauled in two passes for 36 yards
and a TD at Ferris State (10/28)...Rushed five times for 42 yards and
caught two passes for nine yards and a TD at Indianapolis (10/14).
2005: Earned second varsity letter...Garris rushed for 127 yards and
two TDs on 25 carries, while catching seven passes for 77 yards during his
sophomore campaign...Averaged 26.0 yards per kickoff return (9-
234)...Caught one pass for 39 yards on a key third-and-eight play in the
second quarter vs. North Dakota (11/19) and returned two kickoffs for 33
yards...Returned two kickoffs for 104 yards, carried the ball three times
for 29 yards and caught two passes for 11 yards vs. Northern Michigan
(10/29)...Recorded a season-high 144 all-purpose yards versus the
Wildcats...Toted the ball three times for 21 yards and returned one kickoff
15 yards at Hillsdale (10/8)...Returned two kickoffs 36 yards vs. Wayne
State (10/1)...Rushed for 51 yards and two TDs vs. Gannon (9/3).
2004: Played in 13 games and earned first varsity letter...Played both
running back and receiver...Rushed for 179 yards and one TD on 34 carries...Caught
four passes for seven yards...Tallied 102 yards rushing and
scored a TD on 17 carries vs. Hillsdale (10/9)...Rushed for 59 yards on 11
carries and caught two passes for 12 yards at Wayne State (10/2).
2003: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Muskegon Mona Shores High
School...Earned all-conference and all-area honors senior year...Hauled in
45 passes for 900 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior...Caught 45 passes
for 500 yards and three TDs as a junior.
Personal: Son of Martha Garris...Enjoys basketball and friends.
Preston Garris Rushing Stats
Year Att Gain Loss Net Yds/Gm TD Lg
2004 34 188 9 179 16.3 1 26
2005 25 136 9 127 10.6 2 26
2006 26 170 8 162 6.2 0 43
Totals 85 494 26 468 5.5 3 43
Receiving Stats
Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg
2004 4 7 1.8 0 11
2005 7 77 11.0 0 39
2006 9 109 11.5 2 27
Totals 20 193 9.6 2 39
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Preston Garris coverted a first down late in the 3rd
quarter to keep the game-winning drive alive.
Steve Gawronski
#97
DL • Fr. (Tr)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 275
Toledo, Ohio
Cincinnati
2006: Did not see game action at Cincinnati.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Toledo Rogers High School...Three-year
starter on the offensive and defensive line... Earned first team all-city honors
as both an offensive guard and defensive end as a senior and was
named to the all-district team...Named one of the top 100 players in Ohio
by Prepstar...Selected for the Ohio North-South All-Star Game... Helped
the Rams to a city league title in wrestling as a junior and was city champ
at 275 pounds.
Personal: Son of Robert and Susan Gawronski...Criminal justice
major...A state and national champion martial arts student who holds a
black belt...Won two gold and one silver medal at the Goodwill Martial
Arts Games in Mexico.

Player Profiles
Ryan Gaydosh
#92
DL • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 265
Medina, Ohio
2006: 2006 Second-Team All-GLIAC...Second among defensive linemen
and sixth on the team in total tackles with a career-high 66...Fifth on
the squad tackles for loss with 11.5 (-44)...Tallied four QB sacks (-23),
three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery...Recorded four tackles and
a half of a tackle for loss (-3) versus NW Missouri State (12/16) in
National Championship game...Notched one TFL and QB sack vs. Delta
State (12/10)...Tallied one tackle and a deflected a pass vs. North Dakota
(12/2)...Notched six total tackles, a QB sack and a TFL vs. South Dakota
(11/25) in NCAA Playoffs...Tallied two tackles, 1.5 TFL (-11) and a QB
sack (-7) vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Notched five tackles at Ferris
State (10/28)...Recorded three tackles, a TFL and a QB sack, forced two
fumbles and recovered a fumble vs. Northwood (10/21)...Tallied a careerhigh
nine tackles and a QB hurry at Indianapolis (10/14)...Recorded three
tackles and a tackle for loss (-5) in first half vs. Mercyhurst
(10/7)...Notched three tackles and a 1/2 tackle for loss at Wayne State
(9/30)...Recorded six tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Michigan Tech
(9/21)...Tallied five total tackles, two tackles for loss (-7) and 1.5 QB
sacks at St. Joseph’s (9/16)...Equaled a then career-high in total tackles
with eight vs. Ashland (9/9)...Tallied career-high’s in total tackles (8) and
tackles for loss (3.5) at Findlay (9/2).
2005: Earned second varsity letter after playing in all 13
games...Tallied 24 total tackles, five tackles for loss and two QB sacks on
the year...Recorded two tackles, a tackle for loss (-6) and a QB sack in the
National Championship game (12/10) vs. NW Missouri State...Notched
two tackles, both tackles for loss, a QB sack and forced a fumble vs. East
Stroudsburg (12/3)...Recorded three tackles and a TFL vs. North Dakota
(11/19)...Tallied four tackles, including a QB sack (-3) and a tackle for
loss (-3) vs. Saginaw Valley State.
2004: Saw action as a true freshman...Earned first varsity letter...Played
in all 13 games as a reserve defensive lineman and on special teams...One
of three true freshmen (Brandon Carr, Sean Stevens) to see game
action...Tallied 22 total tackles (6 solo/16 assisted), two tackles for loss (-
9) and one QB sack (-8)...First career tackle was a QB sack (-8) in season-opener
at Ferris State...Notched a season-high five tackles at Northern
Michigan (10/30)...Recorded three solo tackles at Wayne State
(10/2)...Tallied three tackles vs. Indianapolis (9/11) and Northwood
(10/23).
High School: Prepped at Medina High School...2003 Medina and
Lorain Counties Defensive Player of the Year...First-Team All-Pioneer
Conference selection as a senior and second-team as a junior...First-team
all-district...Tallied 70 tackles and nine QB sacks during final prep campaign...Second-Team
All-Ohio as a senior.
Personal: Son of Thomas and Bobbi Gaydosh...Education
major...Enjoys hunting, fishing and lifting weights.
Ryan Gaydosh Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PD FF FR
2004 6 16 22 1/8 2/9 1 0 0
2005 13 11 24 3/14 6.5/20 5 1 1
2006 22 44 66 4/22 11.5/44 1 3 1
Totals 41 71 112 8/44 19.73 7 4 2
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Alex Gilde
#93
DL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’0” • Wt. 270
McBain, Mich.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at McBain High School...Notched 56 tackles,
five QB sacks and 20 tackles for loss as a senior...Earned Associated Press
Class C All-State plaudits...Named to the Traverse City Record-Eagle
Dream Team...Four-time All-Highland Conference and all-area honoree...Three-time
all-region performer...Notched 54 tackles, three QB
sacks and 14 tackles for loss as a junior...Four-year, two-way varsity
starter...Notched 53 tackles for loss and 13 QB sacks during his
career...Academic All-State honoree...National powerlifting
champion...Class Valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA...Member of National
Honor Society.
Personal: Ken and Judy Gilde...Chemistry major...Enjoys hunting,
exercising and reading.
Ryan Gaydosh recorded a career-high 11.5 TFL and
forced three fumbles last season.
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Brennan Glass
#17
QB • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 220
Springfield, Ohio
2006: Redshirted...Turned in a 3-0 record with a 5.81 ERA in six
starts for the GVSU baseball team.
High School: Prepped at Springfield South (Ohio) High
School...Completed 120-of-210 passes for 1,900 yards and 20 TDs as a
senior...Completed 197-of-360 passes for 3,052 yards and 30 TDs as a junior...Passed
for 6,847 yards and 64 TDs during prep career...Earned First-
Team All-Ohio plaudits as a junior...Southwest District Player of the Year
as a junior...First-team all-conference performer as a junior and
senior...Second-Team All-Ohio honoree as a senior...Member of the
National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Tim and Shelli Glass...Criminal Justice
major...Enjoys all sports and video games.
John Godush
#70
OL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 320
Stevensville, Mich.
(Lakeshore)
2006: Redshirted...GVSU Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year.
High School: Prepped at Stevensville Lakeshore High School...Twotime
All-Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference honoree...Earned
all-area plaudits....Team was a combined 18-3 during final two prep campaigns...Also
participated in baseball and track...Continues a tradition of
11 straight years having a former Stevensville-Lakeshore player on the
GVSU roster.
Personal: Son of John and Jacquie Godush...Business
major...Enjoys hunting, fishing and golf.
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James Hardy
#75
OL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’5” • Wt. 250
Buffalo Grove, Ill.
(Stevenson)
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Stevenson High School in Lincoln Shire,
Ill....First-Team All North Suburban honoree as a senior...Named to the
Daily Herald All-Area Team senior year...Team was a combined 19-5 during
junior and senior campaigns...Also participated in basketball and
track.
Personal: Son of Gary and Judy Hardy...Enjoys going to the movies.
Brett Harris
#57
DE • So. (Sq)
Ht. 6’5” • Wt. 240
New Haven, Mich.
2006: Did not see game action.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at New Haven High School...Earned all-state
honors as a senior...Named to the Macomb County All-Area team...Times
Herald All-Area Team...Earned all-conference plaudits...Tallied 48 tackles
and two QB sacks as a senior...Caught 23 passes for 238 yards and
seven TDs in his prep career as a tight end...Member of the National
Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Brett and Brenda Harris...Also participated in basketball
and track.

Player Profiles
Jacob Henige
#55
OL • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 295
Chesaning, Mich.
2006: All-GLIAC Honorable Mention...Saw action in 13 games with
11 starts on the offensive line...Key figure in an offensive line that allowed
just 23 QB sacks in 15 games and 355 pass attempts...Helped the Laker
offense averaged 391.9 yards and 35.5 points per game.
2005: Earned second varsity letter...Saw a significant amount of
action on the offensive line both as a starter and a reserve...Started playoff
game versus East Stroudsburg...Key performer on the offensive line that
helped the Laker offense average 211.4 yards per game rushing and 220.3
yards per game passing...Part of an offensive line that allowed just 12 QB
sacks in 313 passing attempts.
2004: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action as a reserve offensive
lineman...Missed action in the middle of the season with a concussion.
2003: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Chesaning Union High School...Saginaw
News All-Area team honoree as a senior...Earned first-team all-area, allconference
and all-state honors senior year...Earned team MVP plaudits
and named Ironman Award winner senior year...Recorded 27 tackles and
three QB sacks senior year.
Personal: Son of Leo and Teresa Henige...Enjoys hanging out with
family and friends and having fun...Movement science major...Brother,
Leo, played at the University of Michigan.
Drew Hinkle
#54
DL • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 240
Dearborn, Mich.
(Divine Child)
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Appeared in 14 games as a reserve
defensive lineman...Also saw action on special teams...Recorded 21 total
tackles, 3.5 sacks (-12), and six TFL (-20).
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Dearborn Divine Child High
School...Earned all-state, All-Catholic League and all-area plaudits as a
senior after recording 110 tackles and 18 QB sacks...Notched 73 tackles
and 10 sacks during junior campaign...Three-time all-state performer in
hockey.
Personal: Son of Jim and Caroline Hinkle.
Drew Hinkle Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH FF FR
2006 12 9 21 3.5/12 6/20 1 0 0
Totals 12 9 21 3.5/12 6/20 1 0 0
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Denzel Hinton
#50
LB • So. (Tr)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 230
Rock Hill, S.C.
(Victor Valley)
2006: Recorded 85 tackles, two interceptions and nine QB sacks at
Victor Valley...Team finished 9-1.
High School: Prepped at Northwestern High School in Rock
Hill...Earned all-conference and all-state plaudits as a senior...Earned allconference
and all-area honors as a junior.
Personal: Son of Willie Crawford and Willette Hinton.
Tyler Holtz
#65
OC • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 294
Holt, Mich.
2006: Appeared in 11 games as a backup offensive lineman...Earned
first varsity letter.
2005: Redshirted
High School: Prepped at Holt High School...Lansing State Journal
Dream Team selection as an offensive lineman...Three-time All-CAAC
honoree...Associated Press, Detroit News and Detroit Free Press
Honorable Mention All-State selection...Also participated in track and
wrestling.
Personal: Son of Brian and Sharon Holtz...Education major...Enjoys
watersports and traveling.
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Brandon Horn
#1
WR • Sr. (Tr)
Ht. 6’1” • Wt. 210
Farmington Hills, Mich.
(Northwestern)
Prior to GVSU: Played in 35 career games at Northwestern...Caught
40 passes for 562 yards and five TDs during career...Rushed for 75
yards...Finished sixth in team receptions (24) in 2004...Caught the game's
winning touchdown (12 yards) with 5:25 to play against Kansas...Finished
with three receptions for 17 yards vs. KU...Four receptions for 35 yards
vs. Arizona State...One grab for six yards vs. Minnesota...Led team with a
career-best six receptions for 62 yards vs. Indiana...One catch for 11 yards
vs. Wisconsin...Team's leader in receptions (five) at Michigan...One of his
grabs went for a nine yard TD...Had a six-yard catch vs. Illinois...Three
receptions for 39 yards at Hawaii...Hauled in 10 catches for 285 yards and
two TDs...Averaged 28.5 yards per reception... Grabbed three passes for
72 yards vs. Penn State, including a game-winning 41-yard tipped touchdown
pass...Caught first two passes of the season vs. Miami...Receptions
went for 93 yards, including a career-long 59-yarder...One catch for six
yards vs. Minnesota...Caught a 77-yard touchdown pass at
Indiana...Caught a pair of passes for 38 yards at Purdue...Had one catch
and a 13-yard reverse TD run vs. Michigan...Although he did not catch a
pass vs. Illinois, totaled 49 rushing yards vs. the Illini, which included a
career-long 42-yard run...Averaged a team-best 28.5 yards per catch (10
receptions)...Team's fifth-leading scorer...True freshman who saw his first
collegiate action vs. TCU... Grabbed his first TD pass vs. Purdue, a 4-yard
catch...Also had another 21-yard reception against the
Boilermakers...Caught a 13-yard pass against the Horned Frogs...One
catch for 11 yards at Penn State...Two catches for 23 yards vs.
Indiana...Played extensively on special teams.
High School: Prepped at Detroit Country Day...SuperPrep All-
Midwest Region...All-state (Associated Press, Detroit News and Detroit
Free Press), all-metro and all-conference selection ...Caught 32 receptions
for 655 yards and 13 TDs...Defensively, totaled 52 tackles and four interceptions
for 110 yards and two TDs as a strong safety...Also played quarterback
and tailback for Country Day...Three-year starter...Team's
Offensive MVP...As a junior, caught 24 passes for 458 yards and three
TDs in seven games, and also returned two punts for touchdowns.
Personal: Son of Edward and Gloria Horn.
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Brad Hull
#67
OL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 265
Centerville, Ohio
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Centerville (Ohio) High School...Earned
All-Greater Western Ohio Conference plaudits as a junior and
senior...Two-time all-area honoree...Tallied 50 tackles and 6.5 QB sacks as
a junior, followed by 55 tackles and 5.5 QB sacks as a senior...Also participated
in basketball.
Personal: Son of Richard and Lori Hull.
Photo courtesy: Northwestern Sports Information
Transfer Brandon Horn will bolster the WR
corps this season.

Player Profiles
Brad Iciek
#13
QB • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’1” • Wt. 195
Grandville, Mich.
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Appeared in all 15 games as the
holder...Completed 8-of-12 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns as a
backup quarterback.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Grandville High School...Earned Detroit
News All-State honors as a senior...Named First-Team All-O.K. Red
Conference...Associated Press Honorable Mention All-State...Threw for
1,973 yards and 21 TDs as a senior...Participated in basketball and baseball.
Personal: Son of Ted and Patti Iciek...Marketing major...Enjoys
video games, all sports and fishing.
Brad Iciek Passing Stats
Year Comp Att Yds Pct Yds/Gm TD Int Lg Effic
2006 8 12 165 66.7 213.9 2 1 47 220.5
Totals 8 12 165 66.7 213.9 2 1 47 220.5
Tupua Ioane
#98
DL • So. (Tr)
Ht. 6’5” • Wt. 320
Tustin, Calif.
(Santa Ana)
2006: Attended Santa Ana College from 2005-2007...Named Most
Inspirational Player in 2006...Team finished 7-4.
High School: Prepped at Tustin High School...Earned all-conference
honors as a senior.
Personal: Son of Tupua and Noeline Ioane...Criminal justice
major...Brother, Jonathan, plays at Oregon State.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Jay Jandasek
K • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 5’11” • Wt. 190
Brighton, Mich.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Brighton High School...Converted 10-of-
15 field goal attempts, with a long of 42 yards as a senior...Hit on 30-of-
31 PATs during final prep campaign...24-of-52 kickoffs were touchbacks
during senior season...Named to the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press
Dream Teams...Associated Press Class A All-State honoree...First-Team
All-Kensington Valley Conference and All-Detroit Metro
performer...First-team all-area and all-county...Hit a career-best 52-yard
field goal as a junior...Converted 24 field goals during prep
career...Entered senior season as the #10 kicker on ESPN.com...Earned
all-conference, all-area and all-county honors as a junior...Detroit News
and Detroit Free Press Honorable Mention All-State honoree...Also
played Lacrosse.
Personal: Son of John and Lynne Jandasek.
Mike Koster
#86
WR • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 216
Lowell, Mich.
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Played in 14 games with one
start...Play came for the most part as a backup wide receiver and on special
teams...Caught five passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns...Caught three
passes for 23 yards and his first collegiate touchdown vs. Northwood
(10/21)...Hauled in two passes for 68 yards at Northern Michigan
(11/11)...One reception covered 45 yards and the other 23 yards for a
TD...Tallied nine tackles on the year.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Lowell High School...Three-time
Associated Press All-State honoree...Named to the Detroit News and
Detroit Free Press Dream Teams as a junior and senior...Three-time All-
OK White Conference selection...Played in Michigan High School All-Star
game...Michigan High School Football all-time leader in career receptions
(214) and career yards (3,666)...Ranks second in career touchdowns with
42...Caught 86 passes for 1,305 yards and 17 TDs as a sophomore, followed
by a 70-catch, 1,250-yard season as a junior... Finished career with
58 catches for 1,111 yards and 15 TDs as a senior...Tallied 80 tackles and
eight interceptions as a junior, followed by 124-tackle, six interception senior
campaign...Team was a combined 37-3 during prep career with two
state championships.
Personal: Son of Barney and Cheryl Koster...Also participated in
basketball, baseball and track...Member of the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes...Enjoys watching movies.
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John Mathews
#8
TE • Jr. (2L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 235
Essexville, Mich.
(Garber)
2006: Earned first varsity letter after playing in all 15 games with
seven starts...Hauled in seven receptions for 167 yards and one
TD...Averaged a team-best 23.9 yards per reception...Tallied four special
teams tackles...Caught two passes for 14 yards vs. NW Missouri State
(12/16) in National Championship game...Hauled in one pass for 43 yards
vs. South Dakota (11/25) in NCAA playoffs...Caught one pass for 20 yards
and a TD at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Hauled in one pass for 27 yards
vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Caught one pass for 33 yards at Wayne State
(9/30)...First reception of his career went for 30 yards at Findlay
(9/2)...Forced a pass interference call that resulted in a Laker first down
versus the Oilers.
2005: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action on special teams and as a
reserve tight end.
2004: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Essexville-Garber High School...Earned All-
Tri Valley Conference plaudits as a LB and TE as a senior...Caught 48
passes for 814 yards and 11 TDs, while recording 137 total tackles and
five QB sacks as a senior...Earned all-state honors as a LB...Named to the
Bay City Times Dream Team as a LB and TE...Named All-Tri Valley
Conference at DE as a junior...Participated in basketball and track.
Personal: Son of Carol Mathews...Movement science major.
John Mathews Receiving Stats
Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg
2006 7 167 23.9 1 43
Totals 5 153 30.6 1 43
Jacob McGuckin returns after a stellar freshman
campaign.
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Nick McDonald
#77
OL • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’5” • Wt. 300
Sterling Heights, Mich.
(Henry Ford II)
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Appeared in 14 games as a reserve
offensive lineman...Saw action on special teams.
2005: Redshirted...Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year.
High School: Prepped at Henry Ford High School...Earned All-
Macomb Area Conference plaudits as a junior and senior...Tabbed all-area
and all-county as a senior.
Personal: Has two brothers (Will and Chris) and one sister (Kathy).
Jacob McGuckin
#10
SS • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 215
Allen Park, Mich.
2006: Named the GVSU Rookie of the Year...Earned first varsity letter
after playing in all 15 games wth 14 starts...Ranked fifth on the squad with
70 total tackles...Tallied 2.5 tackles for loss (-7)...Tied for third on the
team in interceptions with two...Recorded two tackles and a tackle for loss
(-5) versus NW Missouri State (12/16)...Notched four tackles vs. Delta
State (12/10)...Tallied eight tackles vs. North Dakota (12/2)...Recorded a
career-high 15 tackles vs. South Dakota (11/25) in NCAA
playoffs...Notched two tackles and a TFL (-4) at Northern Michigan
(11/11)...Recorded a season-high eight tackles and returned an interception
33 yards for a TD vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Notched four tackles,
an interception and forced a fumble at Ferris State (10/28)...Tallied
two tackles vs. Northwood (10/21)...Recorded five tackles at Indianapolis
(10/14)...Notched four tackles vs Mercyhurst (10/7)...Recorded a careerhigh
nine tackles and a TFL (-2) at Wayne State (9/30).
2005: Medical Redshirt.
2004: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Allen Park High School...Earned all-state,
All-Metro West, All Mega Red and All-Downriver honors as a
senior...Named Allen Park Defensive MVP as a senior...Led team to the
Division 3 State Title game as a senior...Tallied 120 tackles and 11 interceptions
as a senior...Caught 44 passes for 946 yards and 10 TDs during
final prep campaign...Team was 11-2 junior year and 13-1 senior
year...Also participated in basketball and track.
Personal: Son of Brian and Frances McGuckin.
Jacob McGuckin Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PBU Int FR
2006 38 32 70 0 2.5/7 1 2 0
Totals 38 32 70 0 2.5/7 1 2 0

Player Profiles
David Misiewicz
#40
DB • So. (RS)
Ht. 6’0” • Wt. 185
Sarasota, Fla.
(Cardinal Mooney)
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota,
Fla...Voted team captain as a senior...Tallied 105 tackles and three QB
sacks as a senior...Recorded 65 tackles during his junior campaign.
Personal: Son of Ted and Lisa Misiewicz...Movement Science major.
Jaquon Morrison
#2
WR • Sr. (1L)
Ht. 5’11” • Wt. 185
Carson Calif.
(L.A. Harbor)
2006: Earned first varsity letter...Appeared in eight games...Rushed for
131 yards on 12 carries with three touchdowns...Ran track for Grand
Valley State and qualified for the NCAA Championships.
Junior College: Spent two years at L.A. Harbor Junior
College...Earned First-Team All-Western Lakes Conference honors as a
sophomore...Caught 28 passes for 434 yards and five TDs during sophomore
season...Played CB as a freshman at L.A. Harbor and notched 42
tackles and two interceptions...All-American track & field perfomer in the
100 and 200-meter run.
High School: Prepped at Washington (Calif.) Prep in Los
Angeles...Earned First-Team All-Marine League honors as a senior when
he caught 88 passes for 887 yards and four TDs...Named to the All-Los
Angeles City Team...Also participated in basketball and track.
Personal: Son of Denise Porter....Hobbies include the internet and
music.
Jaquon Morrison Rushing Stats
Year Att Gain Loss Net Yds/Gm TD Lg
2006 12 144 13 131 16.4 3 66
Totals 12 144 13 131 16.4 3 66
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Mike Mukuna
#49
DL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 230
Haslett, Mich.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Haslett High School...Earned two varsity letters
in football...Tallied 106 total tackles and three QB sacks as a
senior...Rushed for 765 yards and 14 TDs on 103 carries...Detroit Free
Press All-State selection as a senior...Named to the Lansing State Journal
Dream Team...Earned First-Team All-CAAC honors...Team advanced to
the Division 3 State Championship game and finished 13-1 senior
year...Notched 82 tackles as a junior en route to earning All-CAAC honors...Also
participated in basketball and swimming.
Personal: Son of Wycliffe and Sherry Sanda.
Jordan Munson
#38
LB • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 225
Petoskey, Mich.
2006: Earned first varsity letter after seeing action in 14 games...Saw
action as a reserve linebacker and on special teams...Recorded 19 tackles
on the year...Notched six tackles vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Tallied a teamhigh
seven tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and a QB sack at St. Joseph’s
(9/16).
2005: Medical redshirt.
2004: Redshirted...Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year.
High School: Prepped at Petoskey High School...First-Team All-Big
North Conference selection as a senior...Recorded 85 tackles and picked
off seven passes during final prep campaign...Earned Second-Team All-
Big North Conference plaudits as a junior when he tallied 78
tackles...Three-time state qualifier in track & field...Earned honorable
mention all-league honors in basketball as a senior.
Personal: Son of Bill and Peggy Munson...Brother was an All-
GLIAC performer at Northern Michigan.
Jordan Munson Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH FF FR
2006 9 10 19 1/3 3.5/6 0 0 0
Totals 9 10 19 1/3 3.5/6 0 0 0
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Doug Neumeyer
#60
OG • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 285
Sandusky, Mich.
2006: Earned first varsity letter after seeing action as a reserve offensive
lineman.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Sandusky High School...Earned first-team
all-conference plaudits as a TE/LB...Named all-state as a
linebacker...Recorded 113 tackles as a senior...Also participated in baske
ball and baseball...Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Doug and Kim Neumeyer...Enjoys lifting and reading.
Courtney Partee
#22
CB • So. (1L)
Ht. 5’9” • Wt. 170
Ada, Mich.
(East Grand Rapids)
2006: Saw action in 10 games as a reserve defensive back and on special
teams...Recorded nine tackles on the season...Intercepted a pass at
Wayne State (9/30).
2005: Medical Redshirt.
2004: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at East Grand Rapids High School...Team was
39-1 during final three prep campaigns, including back-to-back (2002-03)
Division 3 State Championships...Earned Grand Rapids Press All-Area
plaudits as a senior...Earned All-O.K White Conference and All-Area
Advance honors as a senior...Rushed for over 400 yards and 16 TDs as a
senior...Caught 25 passes for 300 yards and 14 TDs...Tallied 52 tackles
and nine interceptions during senior campaign.
Personal: Son of Kevin and Dawn Grady...Criminal justice major.
Courtney Partee Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PBU INT FR
2006 6 3 9 0 0 1 1 0
Totals 6 3 9 0 0 1 1 0
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
Player Profiles
Kasey Peters
#3
QB • So. (Tr)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 215
Newport Beach, Calif.
(Santa Ana)
2006: Completed 203-of-363 passes for 2,588 yards and 25 TDs at
Santa Ana College...Set Santa Ana single-season records for yards
(2,588), touchdown passes (25), completions (203), and attempts
(363)...Earned All-Mission Conference honors and honorable mention allamerican
honors...Team finished 7-4.
2005: Spent freshman year at Saddleback Junior College, but was hurt
early in the year and redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Newport Harbor (Calif.) High
School...Earned All-CIF plaudits as a QB senior year...Sea View Offensive
Player of the Year and First-Team All-Sea View Conference as a senior...Member
of the Daily Pilot Dream Team and named the Daily Pilot
Dream Team Player of the Year as a senior...Played in the Orange County
All-Star Game.
Personal: Son of Ken and Kerry Peters...Business major.
Justin Pollock
#46
DL • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 240
Kentwood, Mich.
(East Kentwood)
2006: Saw action in 11 games as a reserve defensive
lineman...Recorded five tackles and half a sack on the year.
2005: Did not play.
2004: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at East Kentwood High School...Named to the
Grand Rapids Press All-Area Dream Team...Earned All-OK Conference,
all-area and All-Advance plaudits...All-state honorable mention
pick...Recorded 88 tackles as a senior...Team was a combined 23-3 during
his final two prep campaigns, including an appearance in the Division
I state championship game...Also participated in track.
Personal: Son of Gordon and Carol Pollock...Majoring in Business
administration.
Justin Pollock Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH FF FR
2006 1 4 5 0.5/2 0.5/2 0 0 0
Totals 1 4 5 0.5/2 0.5/2 0 0 0

Player Profiles
Danny Richard
#45
LB • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 250
West Bloomfield, Mich.
2006: Redshirted in football, but was a member of the Grand Valley
State baseball team...Richard earned Daktronics First-Team All-North
Central Region honors...Named honorable mention All-
GLIAC...Compiled a 6-1 record with a 2.77 ERA in 10 starts.
High School: Three-year starter and letterwinner...Tallied 127 tackles
and 10 QB sacks as a senior linebacker...Rushed for 570 yards and seven
TDs from as a running back...Listed #17 on the Detroit News Blue Chip
list and #18 on Mick McCabe’s Detroit Free Press Michigan Fab 50
list...Associated Press Class A All-State...Named to the Detroit Free Press
Dream Team...Earned all-conference, all-area and all-metro following his
final prep campaign...Tallied 112 tackles and seven QB sacks, while rushing
for 835 yards and four TDs as a junior...Selected to all-conference, allarea
and all-county teams...Tallied 54 tackles as a sophomore.
Personal: Son of Michael and Sharleen Richard...Engineering
major...Enjoys lifting weights, baseball and music...Brother, Jeff, plays
baseball at Central Michigan.
Brandon Ryan
#12
CB • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 5’8” • Wt. 192
Grand Blanc, Mich.
2006: Played in 14 games as a defensive back and on special
teams...Recorded 21 tackles on the season, with one pass break-up and a
tackle for loss...Tallied five tackles at Wayne State (9/30)...Recorded five
tackles vs. South Dakota (11/25) in NCAA Playoffs.
2005: Played a significant role on special teams...Saw action as a
backup cornerback...Tallied 11 total tackles on the year.
2004: Earned first varsity letter...Saw action in 10 games...Rushed for
172 yards on 27 carries (6.4 ypc)...Caught three passes for 15
yards...Rushed 10 times for 88 yards with a long run of 47 yards at Wayne
State (10/2)...Rushed seven times for 36 yards vs. Hillsdale (10/9).
High School: Prepped at Grand Blanc High School...Earned All-Big 9
Conference plaudits as a senior, despite missing the second half of the season
with an injury...Rushed 900 yards and seven TDs on 107
carries...Caught 10 passes for 120 yards and one TD.
Personal: Son of William and Debra Ryan...Criminal justice
major...Enjoys lifting weights, reading and running.
Brandon Ryan Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds INT PBU FR
2004 8 3 11 0 0 0 0 0
2005 5 6 11 0 0 0 0 0
2006 12 9 21 0 0.5/1 0 1 0
Totals 25 18 43 0 0.5/1 0 1 0
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
All-American Candidate
Dan Skuta
#33
DE • Jr. (2L)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 255
Flint, Mich.
(Carman-Ainsworth)
2006: Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Ranked second on the team
and first among defensive linemen in total tackles with 74...Ranks second
on the team in QB sacks 7.5 (-33) and TFL 14.5 (-48)...Tallied one interception
and one fumble recovery...Recorded seven tackles and 1.5 TFL
vs. NW Missouri State (12/16) in National Championship game...Notched
a season-high 11 tackles vs. Delta State (12/10), including a TFL and a
QB sack...Tallied a team-high nine tackles and picked off a pass vs. North
Dakota (12/2)...Notched seven tackles and 1.5 TFL tackles for loss vs.
South Dakota (11/25) in NCAA playoffs...Recorded five tackles and a
TFL (-2) vs. Saginaw Valley State...Tallied three tackles at Ferris State
(10/28)...Notched a QB sack vs. Northwood (10/21)...Recorded four tackles,
1.5 TFL (-3) and a QB sack at Indianapolis (10/14)...Notched two
tackles in one half of football vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Recorded six tackles
and a TFL at Wayne State (9/30)...Notched five tackles, 2.5 QB sacks
(-15) and three tackles for loss (-16) at St. Joseph’s...Recorded five total
tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and two QB sacks (-7) at Findlay
(9/2)...Tallied six tackles, 1.5 QB sacks (-6) and two tackles for loss vs.
Ashland (9/9).
2005: Named the GVSU Rookie of the Year...Tied for second on the
team in total tackles with 83, the second-highest total in school history for
a freshman...Ranked third on the squad in tackles for loss (11) and tied for
fourth on the team in QB sacks (5)...Tallied nine tackles in National
Championship game vs. NW Missouri State (12/10)...Recorded six tackles,
a QB sack (-6) and TFL vs. East Stroudsburg (12/3)...Notched a
career-high 13 tackles with an interception (27 yards) and a tackle for loss
vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/26) in NCAA playoffs...Tallied a then
career-high 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, two QB sacks and recovered
a fumble vs. North Dakota (11/19)...Notched three tackles and a QB sack
(-4) versus Northern Michigan (10/29)...Recorded three tackles, including
two tackles for loss (-4) vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Tallied four
tackles, including a QB sack (-6) and a tackle for loss (-6) at Hillsdale
(10/8)...Notched a season-high 11 total tackles vs. Wayne State
(10/1)...Recorded 10 tackles, three tackles for loss (-10) and a QB sack vs.
Gannon (9/3)...Recorded five tackles and picked off a pass in first collegiate
game vs. Ferris State (8/27).
2004: Redshirted.
Prior to GVSU: Prepped at Flint Carman-Ainsworth High School
with current Lakers Brandon Carr and Todd Carter...Tallied 116 tackles
and rushed for 1,092 yards and 20 TDs as a senior...Earned First-Team
All-Big 9 Conference honors as both a running back and
linebacker...Named All-Big 9 Offensive MVP and earned all-state honors
as a linebacker...Earned All-Big 9 Academic honors as a junior and senior...All-Big
9 Second-Team performer at running back and linebacker as
a junior...Also participated in baseball.
Personal: Son of Tim and Joan Skuta...Enjoys, fishing, snowmobiling,
hunting and riding his dirt bike.
Dan Skuta Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds PD Int FR
2005 39 44 83 5/27 11/43 5 2 1
2006 27 47 74 7.5/33 14.5/48 2 1 0
Totals 64 86 150 12.5/60 24/87 7 3 1
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Blake Smolen
#11
WR • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’0” • Wt. 198
Grosse Ile, Mich.
2006: Rushed 33 times for 240 yards (7.4 ypc), caught 19 passes for
222 yards and returned 12 kickoffs 252 yards (20.6)...Averaging 10.8
yards every time he touches the ball...Returned one kickoff 22 yards vs.
NW Missouri State (12/16) in National Championship game...Caught two
passes for 30 yards and scored first career TD on a 13 yard reception vs.
Delta State (12/10)...Toted the ball two times for seven yards vs. North
Dakota (12/2)...Rushed twice for 13 yards and returned two kickoffs for
39 yards vs. South Dakota (11/25) in NCAA playoffs...Caught three passes
for 24 yards vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Rushed 16 times for a
career-high 110 yards, caught three passes for 36 yards and returned a
kickoff 21 yards at Ferris State (10/28)...Tallied 167 all-purpose yards at
FSU...Hauled in two passes for 36 yards and returned two kickoffs 45
yards vs. Northwood (10/21)...Rushed five times for 58 yards, caught four
passes for 35 yards and returned a kickoff 13 yards at Indianapolis
(10/14)...Rushed three times for 16 yards and caught one pass for eight
yards vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Caught two passes for eight yards at Wayne
State (9/30)...Returned two kickoffs for 58 yards, including a long of 35
yards versus Michigan Tech (9/21)...First reception of his career went for
19 yards at Findlay (9/2)...Missed Ashland and St. Joseph’s games with an
injury.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Grosse Ile High School...Associated Press,
Detroit News and Detroit Free Press All-State honors...Detroit News All-
West and All-Suburban First-Team...Detroit Free Press Metro West First-
Team...All-Huron League honors as a junior and senior...Earned All-
Huron League Academic honors...Rushed for 1,018 yards and 15 TDs as
a senior...Caught 52 passes for 731 yards and five TDs...Recorded 108
tackles and eight interceptions, five of which he returned for touchdowns...Also
participated in baseball and basketball.
Personal: Son of Michael and Marcie Smolen...Majoring in
Education...Grandfather played at South Dakota...Enjoys skateboarding
and biking.
Preston Garris Rushing Stats
Year Att Gain Loss Net Yds/Gm TD Lg
2006 33 247 7 240 18.5 0 30
Totals 33 247 7 240 18.5 0 30
Receiving Stats
Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg
2006 19 222 11.7 1 26
Totals 19 222 11.7 1 26
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
Player Profiles
Chad Somerville
#15
QB • So. (Sq)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 204
Mason, Mich.
2006: Did not play.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Mason High School...Four-year starting
quarterback...Led Mason to three playoff appearances...Completed 291
passes during his career for 4,062 yards and 29 TDs...Earned First-Team
All-CAAC and all-area plaudits as a senior...Also participated in basketball
and baseball.
Personal: Son of Rick and Mary Somerville...Education
major...Enjoys all sports, water skiing and boating.
Derek Stansbery
#14
SS • Sr. (1L)
Ht. 6’1” • Wt. 206
Battle Creek, Mich.
(Harper Creek)
2006: Appeared in eight games as a reserve in the secondary and on
special teams...Recorded 12 tackles and picked off two passes...Tallied
seven tackles vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Picked off a pass at Ferris State
(10/28) and Northern Michigan (11/11).
2005: Played in seven games as a member of the kickoff and kickoff
return teams at Cincinnati.
2004: Saw action in seven games as a member of kicking
teams...Tallied one solo tackle and one assist...Joined team as a walk-on in
fall of 2004.
High School: Played at Hargrave Military Academy in 2003...Prepped
at Battle Creek Harper Creek High School...Earned all-league and all-city
honors as a senior...Named the City Track Athlete of the Year as a senior...Earned
all-conference honors in track as a senior.
Personel: Son of Dennis and Bonnie Stansbery...Father played at
Heidelberg College and brother (Kevin) played at Michigan State.
Derek Stansbery Defensive
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds INT FF FR
2006 5 7 12 0 0 2 0 0
Totals 5 7 12 0 0 2 0 0

Player Profiles
J.D. Steenland
#87
TE • Jr. (Tr)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 236
Hudsonville, Mich.
(Grand Rapids C.C.)
2006: Caught 17 passes for 330 yards and three TDs at Grand Rapids
Community College.
High School: Prepped at Hudsonville High School...Member of the
All-State Dream Team as a senior...Caught 37 passes for 418 yards and
recorded 107 tackles and five QB sacks senior year...Two-time All O.K.
Red Conference and all-area honoree...O.K. Red Athlete of the Year in
2004...Caught 42 passes for 643 yards and nine TDs as a junior...Tallied
108 tackles, seven sacks and one interception during junior year...Also
participated in basketball and track.
Personal: Son of David and Wendy Steenland...Movement science
major...Enjoys all sports and video games.
Brett Stengele
#72
OL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’5” • Wt. 270
Cresthill, Ill.
(Joliet Catholic)
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Joliet (Ill.) Catholic High School...Two-year
starter on the varsity at Joliet Catholic Academy...Selected by the Chicago
Sun-Times as one of the top 100 high school seniors in the State of
Illinois...Earned all-state honors as a senior...Earned All-East Suburban
Catholic Conference and all-area plaudits senior season...Starter on a 14-
0 squad during his junior season en route to State Championship...Joliet
Catholic was 25-1 during Stengele’s prep career.
Personal: Son of David and Barbara Stengele...Business
major...Enjoys all sports and music.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Sean Stevens
#89
TE • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 275
Grand Ledge, Mich.
2006: All-GLIAC Honorable Mention...Maybe the most versatile performer
in the country on the offensive front...Started eight games along the
offensive line...Saw time at both guard positions, right tackle, and tight
end...Also handles the long snapping duties...Key figure in an offensive
line that allowed just 23 QB sacks in 15 games and 355 pass
attempts...Helped the Laker offense averaged 391.9 yards and 35.5 points
per game...Caught only pass of the year versus NW Missouri State (12/16)
in National Championship game. Reception covered 19 yards.
2005: Caught one pass for seven yards...Outstanding blocker....Key
performer that helped the Laker offense average 211.4 yards per game
rushing and 220.3 yards per game passing...Part of an offensive front that
allowed just 12 QB sacks in 313 passing attempts.
2004: Earned first varsity letter...One of three true freshmen (Ryan
Gaydosh, Brandon Carr) to see game action...Saw action as an offensive
guard, tight end and long snapper.
High School: Attended Grand Ledge High School...Earned First-
Team All-CAAC plaudits as a senior...Caught 24 passes for 347
yards...Outstanding baseball player that earned all-conference and all-district
honors as a pitcher...Led baseball team to regional championship.
Personal: Son of Scott and Michelle Stevens...Enjoys fishing, golf,
hunting and video games.
Sean Stevens has played the TE, T, and G positions for the Lakers.
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Joey Teague
#73
OL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 270
Fairfield, Ohio
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Fairfield (Ohio) High School...First-Team
All-Greater Miami Conference honoree as a senior...Earned all-district
and all-state honors following final prep campaign...Team finished 8-3
senior season...Earned all-conference and all-county honors as a junior.
Personal: Son of Linda Teague...Education major.
Bryan Thomas
#63
DL • So. (Sq)
Ht. 6’0” • Wt. 265
South Lyon, Mich.
2006: Member of the team.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at South Lyon High School...Two-time First-
Team All-Kensington Valley Conference honoree...All-state as a senior...
Recorded 107 tackles and eight QB sacks senior year...Accounted for 98
total tackles junior year...Team was 10-3 senior season and 8-3 his junior
campaign.
Personal: Son of Mark and Donna Thomas...Business major.
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
Player Profiles
Tony Thompson
#41
DB • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 5’10” • Wt. 170
Traverse City, Mich.
(West)
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Traverse City West High School...Rushed for
1,118 yards and 16 TDs as a senior, while passing for 984 yards and 15
TDs...First-Team All-Big North honoree, all-region and honorable mention
all-state as a senior...Passed for 994 yards and 12 TDs, while rushing
for 1,200 yards and 15 TDs as a junior...Earned All-Big North and allregion
plaudits as a junior...All-time rushing and passing leader in school
history...All-state honoree in track.
Personal: Son of Rick and Dawn Thompson...Engineering major.
Jacob Topp
#68
OL • Jr. (2L)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 290
Strongsville, Ohio
2006: Appeared in 14 games with 11 starts at tight end...Key figure in
an offensive line that allowed just 23 QB sacks in 15 games and 355 pass
attempts...Helped the Laker offense averaged 391.9 yards and 35.5 points
per game...Versatile performer that can play offensive guard or tight end.
2005: Saw time as a reserve offensive lineman.
2003: Redshirted the 2003 season at Eastern Michigan University.
High School: Prepped at Strongsville High School...Two-time allconference
selection...Recorded 85 tackles and four QB sacks as a junior,
followed by a 100-tackle campaign as a senior...Also participated in basketball
and baseball.
Personal: Son of Michael and Cynthea Topp...Finance major.

Player Profiles
Lance Travis
#44
DE • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 255
Sebewaing, Mich.
(Unionville-Sebewaing)
2006: Appeared in 12 games as a backup along the defensive
line...Recorded three tackles with one sack (-7)...Also saw action on special
teams.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Unionville-Sebewaing High School...Class
C Player of the Year as a senior...Detroit Free Press First-Team All-
State...Bay City Times Golden Helmet Award Winner...Named to the
Saginaw News Dream Team...Two-time Bay City Times Dream Team honoree...MHSAA
Scholar-Athlete of the Year finalist...Three-time First Team
All-Greater Thumb Area selection...Led team to a 14-0 record and the
Division 7 State Championship as a senior...Rushed for 2,005 yards and 26
TDs, while catching 13 passes for 329 yards and four TDs as a
senior...Tallied 94 tackles during senior campaign...Notched 1,188 rushing
yards and 15 TDs as a junior.
Personal: Son of Tim and Margaret Travis...Member of the National
Honor Society...Also participated in basketball and track & field.
Lance Travis Defensive Stats
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH PBU FR
2006 1 2 3 1/7 1/7 0 1 0
Totals 1 2 3 1/7 1/7 0 1 0
Antione Trent
#85
WR • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 198
Grand Rapids, Mich.
(Ottawa Hills)
2006: First-Team All-GLIAC...Earned third varsity letter after playing
in all 15 games...Ranked second on the squad in receptions with 31, while
ranking third in receiving yards (356) and TD receptions (6)...Hauled in
two receptions for 24 yards versus NW Missouri State (12/16) in National
Championship game...Caught three passes for 20 yards and two TDs vs.
Delta State (12/10)...Tallied a career-high six receptions for 60 yards in
NCAA playoffs vs. South Dakota (11/25)...Caught two passes for 32 yards
and a TD at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Hauled in two catches for 26
yards and a TD and returned an onside kick 45 yards for a TD vs. Saginaw
Valley State (11/4)...Caught one pass for 30 yards and a TD at Ferris State
(10/28)...Pulled in three receptions for 33 yards vs. Mercyhurst
(10/7)...Hauled in two passes for 29 yards and a TD at Wayne State
(9/30)...Caught one pass for 20 yards versus Michigan Tech
(9/21)...Hauled in three receptions for 32 yards at St. Joseph’s
(9/16)...Pulled down two passes for 14 yards at Findlay (9/2)...Caught
three passes for 19 yards vs. Ashland (9/9).
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
2005: Ranked fourth on the squad in receptions (14) and receiving yards
(197)...Hauled in two TD passes...Averaged 14.1 yards per
reception...Caught three passes for 35 yards vs. NW Missouri State in
National Championship game (12/10)...Hauled in a key 26-yard TD pass vs.
North Dakota (11/19)...Caught three passes for 44 yards vs. Saginaw Valley
State (10/15)...Caught a six-yard TD pass vs. Wayne State (10/1)...Caught
two passes for 31 yards vs. Gannon (9/3)...Hauled in two passes for 35 yards
vs. Ferris State (8/27), including a career-long 26 yarder.
2004: Earned first varsity letter...Played in all 13 games as a reserve
wide receiver...Also played on special teams...Caught 11 passes for 137
yards and one TD...Caught two passes for 31 yards and his first collegiate
TD vs. Ashland (9/18)...Caught first pass of his career which covered 23
yards at Gannon (9/4)...Hauled in two passes at Gannon for 32
yards...Caught two passes for 21 yards and returned a fumble 18 yards for a
TD on special teams vs. Hillsdale (10/9).
2003: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High
School...Earned All-City League and all-area plaudits as a senior...Hauled in
30 receptions for 487 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.
Personal: Son of Jonathan Trent and Audrey Kendall...Enjoys playing
video games and sports...Criminal Justice major.
Antione Trent Receiving Stats
Year Rec Yds Avg TD Lg
2004 11 137 12.5 1 25
2005 14 197 14.1 2 26
2006 31 356 11.4 6 30
Totals 56 690 12.3 9 30
Antione Trent returns as the Lakers’ leading receiver.
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Justin Trumble
#48
P • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’2” • Wt. 190
Grosse Pointe, Mich.
(Dakota)
2006: First Team All-GLIAC selection...Averaged 38.2 yards per
punt...Punted the ball 52 times, placing 22 inside the 20 and only three
touchbacks...Had a long of 63 on the season...Averaged 50.5 yards on two
punts vs. Northwood (10/21) and 49.5 yards on two punts at Ferris State
(10/28).
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Dakota High School...Detroit News and
Detroit Free Press All-State honoree...Earned All-Macomb Area
Conference honors as a senior...Converted 38 PATs and six field goals as a
senior...Also participated in soccer.
Personal: Son of Dale and Laura Trumble...Majoring in Business
Administration.
Justin Trumble Punting
Year No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blk
2006 52 1988 38.2 63 3 5 22 2
Totals 47 1283 38.8 63 3 5 21 2
Justin Ulberg
#91
DL • Sr. (3L)
Ht. 6’3” • Wt. 250
Allendale, Mich.
2006: Played in 15 games with four starts along the defensive
line...Recorded 19 tackles with two sacks (-15) and two tackles for loss (-
15)...Tallied a pass break up...Returned a fumble seven yards for a touchdown
vs. Northwood (10/21)...Tallied a season-high five tackles vs.
Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Recorded three tackles, a tackle for loss (-9)
and a QB sack (-9) at Northern Michigan (11/11).
2005: Ranked third among defensive linemen with 41 tackles...Tallied
5.5 tackles for loss (-20) and five QB sacks (-11)...Forced one
fumble...Recorded a tackle for loss (-3) and a QB sack among his five
tackles in National Championship game vs. NW Missouri State
(12/10)...Notched a tackle for loss (-5) in limited playing time vs. Northern
Michigan (10/29)...Tallied six tackles and a QB sack at Northwood
(10/22)...Recorded four tackles, a QB sack (-2) and a tackle for loss (-1)
vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/15)...Notched four tackles, one tackle for loss
and forced a fumble at Hillsdale (10/8)...Recorded five tackles and one
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tackle for loss (1-7) at Indianapolis (9/10)...Tallied five tackles and a QB
sack vs. Ferris State (8/27).
2004: Earned first varsity letter...Played in all 13 games as a reserve
defensive lineman...Also saw action on special teams...Tallied 16 total
tackles (8 solo/8 assisted)...Tallied two tackles for loss (-16) and two QB
sacks (-16)...Tallied a career-high 10 total tackles (4 solo/6 assisted) at
Northern Michigan (10/30)...Tallied two tackles for loss and two QB sacks
at Wayne State (10/2).
2003: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Allendale High School..Earned All-O.K.
Conference plaudits as a junior and senior...Two-time all-area
honoree...Named all-state as a senior...Team defensive MVP as a sophomore,
junior and senior...Team captain as a junior and senior...Totaled 431
tackles over three years.
Personal: Son of Steve and Marcia Ulberg...Enjoys hunting and
fishing.
Justin Ulberg Defensive
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH FF FR
2004 8 8 16 2/16 2/16 0 0 0
2005 15 26 41 5/11 5.5/30 0 1 0
2006 5 13 18 2/15 2/15 0 0 1
Totals 28 47 75 9/42 9.5/61 0 1 1
Justin Ulberg’s playmaking ability solidifies the defensive line.

Player Profiles
Justin Victor
#53
LB • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’1” • Wt. 225
Allen Park, Mich.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Allen Park High School...First-team all-conference
as a senior...All-West honorable mention and All-Downriver
Dream Team honoree as a senior...Tallied 76 tackles, nine QB sacks and
430 yards rushing senior campaign...Recorded 82 total tackles and six QB
sacks as a junior...Second-team all-conference as a junior...Team was a
combined 22-2 final two seasons.
Personal: Son of John and Lisa Victor...Criminal justice major...Enjoys
lifting weights, running, kayaking and camping.
Collin Williams
#74
OL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 260
Howell, Mich.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Howell High School...Two-time First-team
All-Kensington Valley Conference pick...Earned all-county plaudits as a
junior and senior...Named all-state as a senior...Lansing State Journal
Dream Team honoree as a senior...Also participated in track.
Personal: Son of Mark and Debra Williams...Enjoys fishing.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Justin Winsor
#64
OL • Fr. (RS)
Ht. 6’4” • Wt. 245
Middleton, Mich.
(Fulton-Middleton)
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Fulton High School...Associated Press Class
D Player of the Year as a senior...Tallied 141 tackles and 25 QB sacks senior
year...Two-time First-Team All-CMAC performer...Lansing State
Journal Dream Team Defensive Player of the Year...Detroit News and
Detroit Free Press All-State selection as a senior...Recorded 168 tackles
and 17 QB sacks as a junior.
Personal: Son of Brad and Julie Winsor...Education major...Enjoys
hunting and fishing.
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Joe Wohlscheid
#78
OL • Sr. (2L)
Ht. 6’7” • Wt. 305
Grand Ledge, Mich.
2006: Appeared in 12 games with 10 starts on the offensive
line...Missed three games with an injury...Key figure in an offensive line
that allowed just 23 QB sacks in 15 games and 355 pass attempts...Helped
the Laker offense averaged 391.9 yards and 35.5 points per game.
2005: Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention All-
American...Second-Team All-GLIAC....Key performer at right guard that
helped the Laker offense average 211.4 yards per game rushing and 220.3
yards per game passing...Part of an offensive line that allowed just 12 QB
sacks in 313 passing attempts.
2003: Did not play.
Prior to GVSU: Started five games at Northwestern as a tight end and
earned letter...Caught three passes for 33 yards...Hauled in first collegiate
pass vs. Navy for 18 yards...Added one catch vs. Michigan State (2 yards)
and one catch vs. Minnesota (13 yards).
2001: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Grand Ledge High School...Earned all-state
honors as a junior and senior...Named Capital Area Conference MVP as a
senior...Two-time, First-Team All-CAC honoree...Captained 2000
MHSAA Division I State Championship team.
Personal: Son of Jerry and Ginger Wohlscheid...Enjoys golfing, fishing
and hunting.
Joe Wohlscheid returns as a two-year starter on the offensive line.
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James Wojciechowski
#36
LB • So. (1L)
Ht. 6’0” • Wt. 223
Southfield, Mich.
Birmingham Brother Rice
2006: Played in 10 games as a reserve linebacker and on special
teams...Tallied 10 tackles with one sack (-2) and two tackles for loss (-3).
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Prepped at Birmingham Brother Rice High
School...All-area honorable mention selection...All-Catholic League
Academic honoree...Recorded 110 tackles and four QB sacks as a junior,
followed by 115-tackle senior season...Also participated in track and basketball.
Personal: Son of Paul and Sue Condino...Engineering major.
James Wojciechowski Defensive
Year Solo Asst Total Sack TL/Yds QBH FF FR
2006 4 6 10 1/2 2/3 0 0 0
Totals 4 6 10 1/2 2/3 0 0 0

Anthony Adams
Brandon Barnes
Brandon Carr
All-American Candidates
All-American Candidate
All-American Candidate
All-American Candidate
Joe Wohlscheid Dan Skuta
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
All-American Candidate
All-American Candidate
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Offensive Depth Chart
LT LG C RG RT
58 Sam Allen 55 Jacob Henige 51 Billy Eisenhardt 78 Joe Wohlscheid 61 Brandon Barnes
(6-5, 300, Jr) (6-2, 295, Sr) (6-3, 270, Jr) (6-7, 305 Sr) (6-3, 315, Sr)
69 Cameron Bradfield 63 Jacob Topp 64 Tyler Holtz 63 Doug Neumeyer 77 Nick McDonald
(6-4, 256, So) (6-3, 290, Jr) (6-3, 294, So) (6-3, 285, So) (6-5, 300, So)
72 Brett Stengele 67 Brad Hull 59 Joe Davis 71 Justin Windsor 76 Tory Buter
(6-5, 270, RFr) (6-4, 266, RFr) (6-1, 260, RFr) (6-4, 255, RFr) (6-8, 300, RFr)
WR WR QB TE TE
85 Antione Trent 1 Brandon Horn Brad Iciek 89 Sean Stevens 8 John Mathews
(6-2, 198, Sr) (6-1, 205, Sr) (6-1, 195, So) (6-4, 275, Sr) (6-2, 235, Jr)
82 Ryan Bass 11 Blake Smolen 3 Kasey Peters 6 Scott Blasko 84 Anthony Crump
(6-2, 195, So)) (6-0, 198, So) (6-3, 220, So) (6-4, 265, Jr) (6-4, 228, So)
83 Tony Carreri 87 J.D. Sneeland
(6-3, 245, RFr) (6-3, 236, Jr)
WR RB PK
86 Mike Koster 7 Preston Garris 90 Todd Carter
(6-3, 206, So) (5-9, 190, Sr) (6-1, 190, Jr)
2 Jaquon Morrison 11 Blake Smolen 98 Jay Jandasek
(5-11, 185, Sr) (6-0, 198, So) (5-11, 190, RFr)
Starters Returning (7)
OL Sam Allen
OL Jacob Henige
OL Billy Eisenhardt
OL Joe Wohlscheid
OL Brandon Barnes
WR Antione Trent
TE Sean Stevens
Starters Lost (4)
QB Cullen Finnerty
RB Astin Martin
WR Eric Fowler
WR Terry Mitchell
Lettermen Returning (21)
OL Sam Allen (2L)
OL Brandon Barnes (3L)
WR Ryan Bass (1L)
TE Scott Blasko (2L)
PK Todd Carter (2L)
TE Anthony Crump (1L)
OL Billy Eisenhardt (2L)
RB Preston Garris (3L)
OL Jacob Henige (3L)
OL Tyler Holtz (1L)
QB Brad Iciek (1L)
WR Mike Koster (1L)
TE John Mathews (2L)
OL Nick McDonald
WR Jaquon Morrison (1L)
OL Doug Neumeyer (1L)
WR/RB Blake Smolen (1L)
TE Sean Stevens (3L)
OL Jacob Topp (2L)
WR Antione Trent (3L)
OL Joe Wohlscheid (2L)
Lettermen Lost (7)
QB Cullen Finnerty
RB Astin Martin
WR Mark Catlin
WR Terry Mitchell
WR Eric Fowler
OL Drew Burton
OL Nate John
Seniors (8)
OL Brandon Barnes
RB Preston Garris
OL Jacob Henige
WR Brandon Horn
WR Jaquon Morrison
TE Sean Stevens
WR Antione Trent
OL Joe Wohlscheid
Juniors (7)
OL Sam Allen
TE Scott Blasko
PK Todd Carter
OL Billy Eisenhardt
TE John Mathews
TE J.D. Steenland
OL Jacob Topp
Sophomores (13)
WR Ryan Bass
OL Cameron Bradfield
TE Anthony Crump
OL Gary Davis
OL Tyler Holtz
QB Brad Iciek
WR Mike Koster
OL Nick McDonald
OL Doug Neumeyer
QB Kasey Peters
WR Blake Smolen
QB Chad Somerville
WR Matt Wade
Redshirt Freshman (15)
OL Tory Buter
TE Tony Carreri
OL Joe Davis
TE Ian Evans
OL Dan Foster
QB Brennan Glass
OL John Godush
OL James Hardy
OL Brad Hull
PK Jay Jandasek
QB Mike Scherpenberg
OL Brett Stengele
OL Joey Teague
OL Collin Williams
OL Justin Winsor

Defensive Depth Chart
LE DT DT RE
91 Justin Ulberg 33 Dan Skuta 92 Ryan Gaydosh 96 Lance Travis
(6-3, 250, Sr) (6-3, 255, Jr) (6-3, 265, Sr) (6-2, 255, So)
95 Mendalson Covington 54 Drew Hinkle 93 Alex Gilde 45 Danny Richard
(6-4, 250, RFr) (6-3, 240, So) (6-1, 270, RFr) (6-4, 250, RFr)
Drop Mike Will
20 Kirk Carruth 9 Matt Beaty 4 Anthony Adams
(6-0, 235, Sr) (6-0, 232, Sr) (6-2, 234, Sr)
38 Jordan Munson 36 James Wojciechowski 21 P.J. Beuke
(6-4, 225, So) (6-0, 223, So) (6-0, 230, So)
CB FS SS CB P
29 Bill Brechin 5 Samad Cain 10 Jacob McGuckin 24 Brandon Carr 48 Justin Trumble
(5-10, 180, Sr) (6-2, 200, Jr) (6-2, 215, So) (6-1, 205, Sr) (6-2, 190, So)
31 Robert Carlisle 26 Gary Anderson 14 Derek Stansbery 32 Corey Edwards
(6-1, 200, So) (5-10, 198, So) (6-1, 206, Sr) (6-0, 183, Jr)
Starters Returning (9)
LB Anthony Adams
LB Matt Beaty
DB Bill Brechin
LB Kirk Carruth
DB Samad Cain
DB Brandon Carr
DL Ryan Gaydosh
DB Jacob McGuckin
DE Dan Skuta
Starters Lost (2)
DL Mike McFadden
DL Derrick Jones
Lettermen Returning (23)
LB Anthony Adams (3L)
LB Matt Beaty (3L)
LB P.J. Beuke (1L)
DB Bill Brechin (2L)
DB Samad Cain (2L)
DB Robert Carlisle (1L)
DB Brandon Carr (3L)
LB Kirk Carruth (3L)
DB Aaron Conti (1L)
DB Corey Edwards (2L)
DL Ryan Gaydosh (3L)
DL Drew Hinkle (1L)
DB Jacob McGuckin (1L)
LB Jordan Munson (1L)
DB Courtney Partee (1L)
DL Justin Pollock (1L)
DB Brandon Ryan (3L)
DL Dan Skuta (2L)
FS Derek Stansbery (1L)
DL Lance Travis (1L)
P Justin Trumble (1L)
DL Justin Ulberg (3L)
LB James Wojciechowski (1L)
Lettermen Lost (6)
DB Buster Larkins
DL Mike McFadden
DB Tony Carr
DB Sean Roland
DB Zac Jones
DL Derrick Jones
Seniors (9)
LB Anthony Adams
LB Matt Beaty
DB Bill Brechin
DB Brandon Carr
LB Kirk Carruth
DL Ryan Gaydosh
DB Brandon Ryan
DB Derek Stansberry
DL Justin Ulberg
Juniors (4)
DB Samad Cain
CB Corey Edwards
DL Chris Favors
DB David Misiewicz
DE Dan Skuta
Sophomores (17)
DB Gary Anderson
DB Lyle Banks
LB P.J. Beuke
DB Robert Carlisle
DB Aaron Conti
DB Gary Fant
DL Brett Harris
DL Drew Hinkle
DB Jacob McGuckin
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
LB Jordan Munson
DB Courtney Partee
DL Justin Pollock
DL Bryan Thomas
DL Lance Travis
P Justin Trumble
LB James Wojciechowski
Redshirt Freshmen (10)
FS Matt Bakker
DL Nate Beebe
DL Mendalson Covington
LB Gary Fant
LB Matt Flutur
DL Alex Gilde
DL Mike Mukuna
LB Danny Richard
DB Tony Thompson
LB Justin Victor
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Numerical Roster
No Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Exp Hometown/High School/College
1 Brandon Horn WR 6-1 210 Sr Tr Farmington Hills, Mich./Northwestern
2 Jaquon Morrison (Jay-Kwon) WR 5-11 185 Sr 1L Carson, Calif./L.A. Harbor College
3 Kasey Peters QB 6-3 215 So Tr Newport Beach, Calif./Santa Ana J.C.
4 Anthony Adams LB 6-2 234 Sr 3L Troy, Mich.
5 Samad Cain FS 6-2 200 Jr 2L Detroit, Mich./King
6 Scott Blasko TE 6-4 265 Jr 2L Lansing, Mich./St. Joseph’s
7 Preston Garris RB 5-9 190 Sr 3L Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores
8 John Mathews TE 6-2 235 Jr 2L Essexville, Mich./Garber
9 Matt Beaty (BEE-Dee) LB 6-0 232 Sr 3L Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech
10 Jacob McGuckin (Mick-Guckin) SS 6-2 215 So 1L Allen Park, Mich.
11 Blake Smolen WR 6-0 198 So 1L Grosse Ile, Mich.
12 Brandon Ryan CB 5-8 192 Sr 3L Grand Blanc, Mich.
13 Brad Iciek (I-Check) QB 6-1 195 So 1L Grandville, Mich.
14 Derek Stansbery SS 6-1 206 Sr 1L Battle Creek, Mich./Harper Creek
15 Chad Somerville QB 6-2 204 So SQ Mason, Mich.
16 Mike Anderson QB 6-3 225 Fr Fr Niles, Ill./West
17 Brennan Glass QB 6-4 220 Fr RS Springfield, Ohio
18 Andrew Lorman LB 6-1 208 Fr Fr Cary, Ill./Cary-Grove
19 Brandon Miller QB 6-3 195 Fr Fr Rochester Hills, Mich./Avondale
20 Kirk Carruth LB 6-0 230 Sr 3L Saginaw, Mich.
21 P.J. Beuke (BOY-Kee) LB 6-0 230 So 1L Hinsdale, Ill.
22 Courtney Partee CB 5-9 170 So 1L Ada, Mich./East Grand Rapids
24 Brandon Carr CB 6-1 206 Sr 3L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth
25 Gary Fant RB 5-11 200 Fr RS Lansing, Mich./Eastern
26 Gary Anderson DB 5-10 198 So Tr San Francisco, Calif./Diablo Valley C.C.
37 James Berezik RB 5-10 192 Fr Fr Fraser, Mich./Warren De La Salle
28 Devin Favors RB 5-9 194 Fr Fr Liberty Twp, Ohio/Lakota West
29 Bill Brechin (Bre-kin) CB 5-10 180 Sr 2L Addison, Ill./Addison Trail
30 Lawrence Kimble RB 5-9 170 Fr Fr Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores
31 Robert Carlisle (Car-lyle) CB 6-1 200 So 1L Detroit, Mich./Lutheran East
32 Corey Edwards CB 6-0 183 Jr 2L Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills
33 Dan Skuta (Skoo-ta) DE 6-3 255 Jr 2L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth
34 Matt Flutur (Flue-tur) LB 5-11 215 Fr RS Ludington, Mich./Mason County Central
35 Matt Bakker FS 6-1 205 Fr RS Middleville, Mich./South Christian
36 James Wojciechowski LB 6-0 223 So 1L Southfield, Mich./Birmingham Brother Rice
27 Aaron Conti (Con-TEE) CB 5-8 175 So 1L Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Detroit Jesuit
38 Jordan Munson LB 6-4 225 So 1L Petoskey, Mich.
39 Mike Hilliard LB 6-3 205 Fr Fr Fruitport, Mich.
40 David Misiewicz (Mis-e-vich) DB 6-0 185 Jr SQ Sarasota, Fla./Cardinal Mooney
41 Tony Thompson DB 5-10 170 Fr RS Traverse City, Mich./West
42 Dominique Darden DB 6-0 170 Fr Fr North Beverly Hills, Mich./Groves
43 Lyle Banks DB 5-11 170 Fr RS Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech
44 Lance Travis DE 6-2 255 So 1L Sebewaing, Mich./Unionville-Sebewaing
45 Danny Richard (Ra-shard) LB 6-4 250 Fr RS West Bloomfield, Mich.
46 Justin Pollock DL 6-2 240 So 1L Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood
47 Zach Breen RB 5-10 192 Fr Fr Rockford, Mich.
48 Justin Trumble P 6-2 190 So 1L Grosse Pointe, Mich./Dakota
49 Mike Mukuna (Ma-Kuna) DL 6-3 230 Fr RS Haslett, Mich.
50 Denzell Hinton LB 6-2 240 So Tr Rock Hill, S.C./Victor Valley College

Numerical Roster
No Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Exp Hometown/High School/College
51 Billy Eisenhardt (I-sen-hart) OC 6-3 270 Jr 2L Macomb, Mich./Dakota
52 Brad Howard LB 6-0 243 Fr Fr Mishawaka, Ind.
53 Justin Victor LB 6-1 225 Fr RS Allen Park, Mich.
54 Drew Hinkle DL 6-3 240 So 1L Dearborn, Mich./Divine Child
55 Jacob Henige (Heni-gee) OL 6-2 295 Sr 3L Chesaning, Mich.
56 Brandon Allen LB 6-4 220 Fr Fr Joliet, Ill./Joliet Central
57 Brett Harris DE 6-5 240 So SQ New Haven, Mich.
58 Sam Allen OL 6-5 300 Jr 2L Lansing, Mich./Sexton
59 Joe Davis OC 6-1 260 Fr RS Jenison, Mich.
60 Doug Neumeyer (New-myer) OG 6-3 285 So 1L Sandusky, Mich.
61 Brandon Barnes OT 6-2 315 Sr 3L Detroit, Mich./Pershing
62 Mark Morrison OL 6-5 322 Fr Fr Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Seaholm
63 Bryan Thomas DL 6-0 265 So SQ South Lyon, Mich.
64 Justin Winsor OL 6-4 245 Fr RS Middleton, Mich./Fulton-Middleton
65 Tyler Holtz OC 6-3 294 So 1L Holt, Mich.
66 Alex Ahee OL 6-5 292 Fr Fr Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich./North
67 Brad Hull (Hall) OL 6-4 265 Fr RS Centerville, Ohio
68 Jacob Topp OL 6-3 290 Jr 2L Strongsville, Ohio
69 Cameron Bradfield OL 6-4 256 So SQ Grand Rapids, Mich./Creston
70 John Godush (Good-ish) OL 6-3 320 Fr RS Stevensville, Mich./Lakeshore
71 Tim Lelito OL 6-4 281 Fr Fr St Clair, Mich.
72 Brett Stengele (Sten-gel-lee) OL 6-5 270 Fr RS Cresthill, Ill./Joliet Catholic
73 Joey Teague (TEEG) OL 6-2 270 Fr RS Fairfield, Ohio
74 Collin Williams OL 6-4 260 Fr RS Howell, Mich.
75 James Hardy OL 6-5 250 Fr RS Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson
76 Tory Buter OL 6-8 300 Fr RS Zeeland, Mich./West
77 Nick McDonald OL 6-5 300 So 1L Sterling Heights, Mich./Henry Ford II
78 Joe Wohlscheid (Whool-shide) OL 6-7 305 Sr 2L Grand Ledge, Mich.
79 Dan Foster OL 6-5 280 Fr RS Grand Haven, Mich.
80 Greg Gay RB 6-0 175 Fr Fr Macomb, Mich./Dakota
81 Marshawn Selby WR 5-7 160 Fr Fr Jackson, Mich.
82 Ryan Bass WR 6-2 195 So 1L Portage, Mich./Northern
83 Tony Carreri (Kah-Rare-E) TE 6-3 245 Fr RS Clinton Township, Mich./L’Anse Cruse
84 Anthony Crump TE 6-4 228 So 1L Muskegon, Mich.
85 Antione Trent (Antwan) WR 6-2 198 Sr 3L Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills
86 Mike Koster (Cost-er) WR 6-3 216 So 1L Lowell, Mich.
87 J.D. Steenland TE 6-3 236 Jr Tr Hudsonville, Mich./Grand Rapids C.C.
88 Ian Evans TE 6-3 260 Fr RS Clearwater, Fla./Countryside
89 Sean Stevens TE 6-4 275 Sr 3L Grand Ledge, Mich.
90 Todd Carter K 6-1 215 Jr 2L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth
91 Justin Ulberg (Ul-berg) DL 6-3 250 Sr 3L Allendale, Mich.
92 Ryan Gaydosh DL 6-3 265 Sr 3L Medina, Ohio
93 Alex Gilde (Gil-De) DL 6-0 270 Fr RS McBain, Mich.
94 Chris Favors DL 6-2 270 Jr RS Laplace, La./Citrus J.C.
95 Mendalson Covington DL 6-4 250 Fr RS Carlsbad, Calif.
96 Ricky Thomas DL 6-1 249 Fr Fr Detroit, Mich./O.L. St. Mary’s
97 Steve Gawronski DL 6-3 275 Fr Tr Toledo, Ohio/Rogers
98 Tupua Ioane DL 6-5 320 So Tr Tustin, Calif./Santa Ana College
99 Nate Beebe DL 6-3 245 Fr RS Allendale, Mich.
L=Letters Earned RS=Redshirt SQ=Squad Member Tr=Transfer
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Alphabetical Roster
No Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Exp Hometown/High School/College
4 Anthony Adams LB 6-2 234 Sr 3L Troy, Mich.
66 Alex Ahee OL 6-5 292 Fr Fr Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich./North
56 Brandon Allen LB 6-4 220 Fr Fr Joliet, Ill./Joliet Central Twp.
58 Sam Allen OL 6-5 300 Jr 2L Lansing, Mich./Sexton
26 Gary Anderson DB 5-10 198 So Tr San Francisco, Calif./Diablo Valley C.C.
16 Mike Anderson QB 6-3 225 Fr Fr Niles, Ill./West
35 Matt Bakker FS 6-1 205 Fr RS Middleville, Mich./South Christian
43 Lyle Banks DB 5-11 170 Fr RS Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech
61 Brandon Barnes OT 6-2 315 Sr 3L Detroit, Mich./Pershing
82 Ryan Bass WR 6-2 195 So 1L Portage, Mich./Norther
9 Matt Beaty (BEE-Dee) LB 6-0 232 Sr 3L Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech
99 Nate Beebe DL 6-3 245 Fr RS Allendale, Mich.
37 James Berezik RB 5-10 192 Fr Fr Fraser, Mich./Warren De La Salle
21 P.J. Beuke (BOY-Kee) LB 6-0 230 So 1L Hinsdale, Ill.
6 Scott Blasko TE 6-4 265 Jr 2L Lansing, Mich./St. Joseph’s
69 Cameron Bradfield OL 6-4 256 So SQ Grand Rapids, Mich./Creston
29 Bill Brechin (Bre-kin) CB 5-10 180 Sr 2L Addison, Ill./Addison Trail
47 Zach Breen RB 5-10 192 Fr Fr Rockford, Mich.
76 Tory Buter OL 6-8 300 Fr RS Zeeland, Mich./West
5 Samad Cain FS 6-2 200 Jr 2L Detroit, Mich./King
31 Robert Carlisle (Car-lyle) CB 6-1 200 So 1L Detroit, Mich./Lutheran East
24 Brandon Carr CB 6-1 206 Sr 3L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth
83 Tony Carreri (Kah-Rare-E) TE 6-3 245 Fr RS Clinton Township, Mich./L’Anse Cruse
20 Kirk Carruth LB 6-0 230 Sr 3L Saginaw, Mich.
90 Todd Carter K 6-1 215 Jr 2L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth
27 Aaron Conti (Con-TEE) CB 5-8 175 So 1L Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Detroit Jesuit
95 Mendalson Covington DL 6-4 250 Fr RS Carlsbad, Calif.
84 Anthony Crump TE 6-4 228 So 1L Muskegon, Mich.
42 Dominique Darden DB 6-0 170 Fr Fr North Beverly Hills, Mich./Groves
59 Joe Davis OC 6-1 260 Fr RS Jenison, Mich.
32 Corey Edwards CB 6-0 183 Jr 2L Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills
51 Billy Eisenhardt (I-sen-hart) OC 6-3 270 Jr 2L Macomb, Mich./Dakota
88 Ian Evans TE 6-3 260 Fr RS Clearwater, Fla./Countryside
25 Gary Fant RB 5-11 200 Fr RS Lansing, Mich./Eastern
94 Chris Favors DL 6-2 270 Jr RS Laplace, La./Citrus College
28 Devin Favors RB 5-9 194 Fr Fr Liberty Twp, Ohio/Lakota West
34 Matt Flutur (Flue-tur) LB 5-11 215 Fr RS Ludington, Mich./Mason County Central
79 Dan Foster OL 6-5 280 Fr RS Grand Haven, Mich.
7 Preston Garris RB 5-9 190 Sr 3L Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores
97 Steve Gawronski DL 6-3 275 Fr Tr Toledo, Ohio/Rogers
80 Greg Gay RB 6-0 175 Fr Fr Macomb, Mich./Dakota
92 Ryan Gaydosh DL 6-3 265 Sr 3L Medina, Ohio
93 Alex Gilde (Gil-De) DL 6-0 270 Fr RS McBain, Mich.
17 Brennan Glass QB 6-4 220 Fr RS Springfield, Ohio
70 John Godush (Good-ish) OL 6-3 320 Fr RS Stevensville, Mich./Lakeshore
75 James Hardy OL 6-5 250 Fr RS Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson
57 Brett Harris DE 6-5 240 So SQ New Haven, Mich.
55 Jacob Henige (Heni-gee) OL 6-2 295 Sr 3L Chesaning, Mich.
39 Mike Hilliard LB 6-3 205 Fr Fr Fruitport, Mich.
54 Drew Hinkle DL 6-3 240 So 1L Dearborn, Mich./Divine Child
50 Denzel Hinton LB 6-3 230 So Tr Rock Hill, S.C./Victor Valley College
65 Tyler Holtz OC 6-3 294 So 1L Holt, Mich.
1 Brandon Horn WR 6-1 210 Sr Tr Farmington Hills, Mich./Northwestern
52 Brad Howard LB 6-0 243 Fr Fr Mishawaka, Ind.
67 Brad Hull (Hall) OL 6-4 265 Fr RS Centerville, Ohio
13 Brad Iciek (I-Check) QB 6-1 195 So 1L Grandville, Mich.
98 Tupua Ioane DL 6-5 320 So Tr Tustin, Calif./Santa Ana College
30 Lawrence Kimble RB 5-9 170 Fr Fr Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores
86 Mike Koster (Cost-er) WR 6-3 216 So 1L Lowell, Mich.
71 Tim Lelito OL 6-4 281 Fr Fr St Clair, Mich.

Alphabetical Roster
No Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Exp Hometown/High School/College
18 Andrew Lorman LB 6-1 208 Fr Fr Cary, Ill./Cary-Grove
8 John Mathews TE 6-2 235 Jr 2L Essexville, Mich./Garber
77 Nick McDonald OL 6-5 300 So 1L Sterling Heights, Mich./Henry Ford II
10 Jacob McGuckin (Mick-Guckin) SS 6-2 215 So 1L Allen Park, Mich.
19 Brandon Miller QB 6-3 195 Fr Fr Rochester Hills, Mich./Avondale
40 David Misiewicz (Mis-e-vich) DB 6-0 185 Jr SQ Sarasota, Fla./Cardinal Mooney
2 Jaquon Morrison (Jay-Kwon) WR 5-11 185 Sr 1L Carson, Calif./L.A. Harbor College
62 Mark Morrison OL 6-5 322 Fr Fr Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Seaholm
49 Mike Mukuna (Ma-Kuna) DL 6-3 230 Fr RS Haslett, Mich.
38 Jordan Munson LB 6-4 225 So 1L Petoskey, Mich.
60 Doug Neumeyer (New-myer) OG 6-3 285 So 1L Sandusky, Mich.
22 Courtney Partee CB 5-9 170 So 1L Ada, Mich./East Grand Rapids
3 Kasey Peters QB 6-3 215 So Tr Newport Beach, Calif./Santa Ana J.C.
46 Justin Pollock DL 6-2 240 So 1L Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood
45 Danny Richard (Rashard) LB 6-4 250 Fr RS West Bloomfield, Mich.
12 Brandon Ryan CB 5-8 192 Sr 3L Grand Blanc, Mich.
81 Marshawn Selby WR 5-7 160 Fr Fr Jackson, Mich.
33 Dan Skuta (Skoo-ta) DE 6-3 255 Jr 2L Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth
11 Blake Smolen WR 6-0 198 So 1L Grosse Ile, Mich.
15 Chad Somerville QB 6-2 204 So SQ Mason, Mich.
14 Derek Stansbery SS 6-1 206 Sr 1L Battle Creek, Mich./Harper Creek
87 J.D. Steenland TE 6-3 236 Jr Tr Hudsonville, Mich./Grand Rapids C.C.
72 Brett Stengele (Sten-gel-lee) OL 6-5 270 Fr RS Cresthill, Ill./Joliet Catholic
89 Sean Stevens TE 6-4 275 Sr 3L Grand Ledge, Mich.
73 Joey Teague (TEEG) OL 6-2 270 Fr RS Fairfield, Ohio
63 Bryan Thomas DL 6-0 265 So SQ South Lyon, Mich.
96 Ricky Thomas DL 6-1 249 Fr Fr Detroit, Mich./O.L. St. Mary’s
41 Tony Thompson DB 5-10 170 Fr RS Traverse City, Mich./West
68 Jacob Topp OL 6-3 290 Jr 2L Strongsville, Ohio
44 Lance Travis DE 6-2 255 So 1L Sebewaing, Mich./Unionville-Sebewaing
85 Antione Trent (Antwan) WR 6-2 198 Sr 3L Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills
48 Justin Trumble P 6-2 190 So 1L Grosse Pointe, Mich./Dakota
91 Justin Ulberg (Ul-berg) DL 6-3 250 Sr 3L Allendale, Mich.
53 Justin Victor LB 6-1 225 Fr RS Allen Park, Mich.
74 Collin Williams OL 6-4 260 Fr RS Howell, Mich.
64 Justin Winsor OL 6-4 245 Fr RS Middleton, Mich./Fulton-Middleton
78 Joe Wohlscheid (Whool-shide) OL 6-7 305 Sr 2L Grand Ledge, Mich.
36 James Wojciechowski LB 6-0 223 So 1L Southfield, Mich./Birmingham Brother Rice
Kevin Battle DB 5-9 165 Fr Fr Muskegon, Mich./Reeth-Puffer
Chad Biggar LB 6-2 220 Fr RS Traverse City, Mich./St. Francis
Frazer Burton OL 6-4 305 Fr RS Brighton, Mich.
Carlos Clark WR 6-0 160 Fr RS Belleville, Mich.
Greg Copeland OL 6-3 250 Fr RS Inkster, Mich.
Andrew Cottrell LB 5-10 222 Fr Fr West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West
Eric Ewing LB 6-1 200 Fr RS Jackson, Mich./Lumen Christi
Stevie Freeman DB 5-8 158 Fr RS Detroit, Mich./Mackenzie
Nick Hopkins K/P 5-11 170 Fr RS Byron Center, Mich.
Jay Jandasek (Jan-Da-Sek) K 5-11 190 Fr RS Brighton, Mich.
Blake Johncock LB 6-1 205 Sr SQ Battle Creek, Mich./Central
Lamar Keith DL 6-4 215 Fr RS Inkster, Mich.
Dan Myers DB 5-11 200 Fr RS Tecumseh, Mich.
Steve Nagrant RB 5-11 220 Fr RS Farmington Hills, Mich./W.L. Western
Denny Pittman DB 6-1 190 Fr RS Walker, Mich./West Catholic
Chad Richardson WR 6-0 185 So SQ Charlotte, Mich.
Steve Terry DB 5-10 187 Fr RS Sterling Heights, Mich./Utica
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
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Street and Smith’s College Football
Preseason Top 25
1. Grand Valley State
2. Northwest Missouri State
3. North Dakota
4. North Alabama
5. Nebraska-Omaha
6. Chadron State
7. Shepherd
8. Delta State
9. West Texas A&M
10. Bloomsburg
11. South Dakota
12. Elizabeth City
13. Newberry
14. Northwood
15. Midwestern State
16. West Chester
17. Bryant
18. Missouri Western State
19. Abilene Christian
20. Pittsburg State
21. Wayne State (Mich.)
22. Valdosta State
23. Winona State
24. California (Pa.)
25. Edinboro
Preseason Division II All-America Team
Offense Defense
QB-Zach Miller, Nebraska-Omaha Travis Carpenter, Abilene Christian-DL
RB-Joique Bell, Wayne State Ron Ellinton, Catawba-DL
RB-Danny Woodhead, Chadron State Andre Bernardi, North Greenville-DL
RB-Xavier Oman, NW Missouri State Jake Visser, Ferris State-DL
OL-Brandon Barnes, GVSU Jared Brock, West Texas A&M-LB
OL-Christian Morton, South Dakota Michael Eubanks, Delta St.-LB
OL-Ben Hochstein, Nebraska-Omaha Anthony Adams, GVSU-LB
OL-Heath Benedict, Newberry Lateef Ferguson, West Chester-LB
OL-Tim McCutcheon, California (Pa.) Brandon Carr, GVSU-CB
WR-Weston Dressler, North Dakota Josh Jones, Minnesota-Moorhead-DB
WR-Ashton Gronewold, Missouri-Rolla Quincy Skinner, Arkansas Tech-DB
WR-Brahin Bilal, Bloomsburg Kendall Ricketts, Cent. Missouri-DB
RS-Brandon Toles, Southern Conn.
PK- David Chudzinski, Wayne State Wayne Durham, Adams State-P
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
Preseason Rankings
Lindy’s College Football
Preseason Top 25
1. Grand Valley State
2. Northwest Missouri State
3. Chadron State
4. North Dakota
5. Bloomsburg
6. Nebraska-Omaha
7. Delta State
8. Valdosta State
9. South Dakota
10. Indiana (Pa.)
11. West Chester
12. Midwestern Sate
13. Bemidji State
14. Shepherd
15. Pittsburg State
16. North Alabama
17. Newberry
18. Ferris State
19. West Texas A & M
20. Northwood
21. Arkansas Tech
22. Abilene Christian
23. Henderson State
24. Tiffin
25. Elizabeth City
Preseason All-Division II First Team
Offense Defense
QB-Willie Copeland, Valdosta St. Andre Bernardi, N. Greenville-DL
RB-Xavier Omon, NW Missouri St. Kevin Dixon, W. Liberty St.-DL
RB-Danny Woodhead, Chadron St. Ron Ellington, Catawba-DL
WR-Weston Dressler, North Dakota Alex Hall, St. Augustine’s-DL
WR-Michael Washington, West Chester Anthony Adams, GVSU-LB
TE-Mike Peterson, NW Missouri St. Scott Hayden, Merrimack-LB
OL-Brandon Barnes, GVSU Cody Stutts, Abilene Christian-LB
OL-Heath Benedict, Newberry Brandon Carr, GVSU-DB
OL-Mackenzy Bernadeau, Bentley Sevohn Greer, Harding-DB
OL-Ben Hochstein, Nebraska-Omaha Divon Hughes, Henderson St.-DB
OL-Tim McCutcheon, California (Pa.) Josh Jones, Minnesota-Moorhead-DB
AP-Ashton Gronewold, Missouri-Rolla
PK-David Chudzinski, Wayne State Jason Davis, Western State-P
Preseason Players of the Year
MVP: Danny Woodhead, Chadron State
Offense: Willie Copeland, Valdosta State
Defense: Anthony Adams, Grand Valley State
Top Newcomer: Dion Foster, South Dakota

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Grand Valley State and the city of
Florence, Ala. have become synonymous
with one another when talking about football.
The home of the NCAA DII Football
Championship has entertained Grand
Valley State and its football program five
of the last six years for the National
Championship game. The 2006 Laker football
team continued the trend and etched its
name into the record books with the 2006
NCAA DII National Championship and
just the second undefeated 15-0 campaign
in DII football history. The title was the
Lakers’ fourth in the last five years and
marked the second time in the last five
years that Grand Valley State went back-toback
(2002-03 and 2005-06). In addition,
Grand Valley State concluded the 2006
season with a 28-game winning streak, the
longest active winning streak in college
football and the sixth longest winning
streak in Division II football history.
Grand Valley State, fresh from
the 2005 NCAA DII National
Championship, opened the year with a 13-
0 road victory at Findlay in less than
impressive fashion. GVSU scored early,
but struggled offensively for much of the
contest. The Laker defense recorded its
first shutout since a 34-0 victory over
Wayne State in 2004. Grand Valley State
returned to the friendly confines for the
2006 home opener versus Ashland. The
Eagles dominated the opening quarter, only
to have the Lakers come back and forge
into a 16-10 halftime lead. Ashland came
back and eventually tied the game at 24-24
early in the fourth quarter, but Cullen
Finnerty bailed the Lakers out with a 45yard
broken play touchdown pass to Eric
Fowler midway through the fourth quarter
for a 30-24 victory. The tie with Ashland in
the fourth quarter would be the last time
Grand Valley State would trail past the first
quarter until the National Championship
game. A 31-6 road win at St. Joseph’s moved
the Lakers to 3-0. Next was a Thursday night
contest televised nationally on CSTV. The
Lakers started strong and went on to claim a
41-20 win over Michigan Tech. Upstart
Wayne State hosted the Lakers in week five
looking for an upset. However, GVSU raced
out to a 19-0 first quarter lead and never
looked back en route to a 36-13 win. Grand
Valley State claimed a 49-17 home win over
Mercyhurst and then a 33-7 win at
Indianapolis.
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
2006 Season Review
Up next was a matchup of unbeatens when
the top-ranked Lakers hosted #9
Northwood. The Timberwolves score on
their first possession, but that was it as
Grand Valley State ran off 45 straight points
to claim a 45-7 win. The Lakers continued to
roll the final three weeks of the regular season,
defeating Ferris State 28-6, Saginaw
Valley State 49-35 and Northern Michigan
47-17.
After a first-round bye in the playoffs,
GVSU dominated three straight playoff
opponents. The Lakers claimed a 35-17 win
over #16 South Dakota, and a 30-20 win
over #8 North Dakota. The Lakers scored
27 first quarter points to take a commanding
lead over the Fighting Sioux. GVSU then
claimed a convincing 49-30 semifinal victory
over Delta State before an ESPN2 national
prime-time audience on a Sunday night.
The Lakers concluded their historic run
through the 2006 playoffs with second
straight meeting versus NW Missouri State
in the title game. In a tight battle throughout,
Laker QB Cullen Finnerty scored the game
winner early in the fourth quarter on a fouryard
run and the Laker defense preserved
the 17-14 win. Finnerty ran for 117 yards
and passed for 225, while cornerback Bill
Brechin picked off two passes and recovered
a fumble for the defense. GVSU became the
first team in DII playoff history to claim
wins over two North Central Conference
schools (South Dakota and North Dakota) in
regional action, a win over a Gulf South
Conference team (Delta State) in the semifinals
followed by a victory over Northwest
Missouri State (17-14) of the MIAA in the
title game.
2006 News and Notes...
• For the second straight year and the fifth
time in the last six years, Grand Valley State
appeared in the NCAA Division II National
Championship game. Grand Valley State
concluded the 2006 season with college
football’s longest active winning streak (28
games) and the winners in 85 of their last 90
football games since the 2000 season.
• Grand Valley State is 278-114-3 (.710).
The Lakers have the best winning percentage
in DII football history (.710) and the
second-best winning percentage in college
football since 2000 (.909).
• The Lakers’ 86 victories since the 2000
campaign ranks second in college football
behind Mount Union. GVSU is 89-11 in its
last 100 games. The Lakers are 86-9 since
2000.
•Grand Valley State quarterback Cullen

2006 Season Review
Finnerty extended his NCAA college football
record as the all-time winningest starting
QB in terms of total wins to 51. Finnerty
concluded his career with a 51-4 record and
three National Championships.
• Grand Valley State has won a school-record
28 straight games overall. GVSU’s last loss
was Nov. 27, 2004 at North Dakota in the
NCAA Northwest Regional final. The
Lakers’ current 28-game winning streak is
the sixth longest in DII football history.
• GVSU has the second best winning percentage
of football playing schools in the
state of Michigan. Michigan is 860-280-36
(.745), while GVSU is 278-114-3 (.710).
• Grand Valley State has made 11 appearances
in the NCAA Division II playoffs. The
Lakers are 21-2 in their last 23 playoff games
since the 2001 season and have won eight
straight playoff games. Grand Valley is 21-7
all-time in the DII Playoffs and 1-1 in the
NAIA playoffs. GVSU has held seven of its
last 13 playoff opponents to 14 points or less,
including five that have scored seven points
or less.
• The Lakers are 85-5 in their last 90 games
with four National Championships (2002,
2003, 2005, 2006).
• Grand Valley State is 86-9 since the 2000
season with four NCAA DII National
Championships (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006).
• The GVSU senior class concluded their
careers as the all-time winningest class in
college football history with a 52-4 overall
mark and three National Championships.
Including their redshirt season, the senior
class was 66-4 with four National
Championships.
Grand Valley State entered the 2006 season
ranked number one in the AFCA Division II
Coaches Poll, D2football.com and Don
Hansen’s Football Gazette. GVSU has
opened the season as the top ranked team in
the AFCA coaches poll four of the last five
years. GVSU has opened the season as the
top ranked team in DII football in at least
one poll each of the last five years. The
Lakers were ranked number one by Sports
Illustrated prior to the 2005 campaign and
number one in AFCA coaches poll in 2002,
2003, 2004 and 2006.
• The Lakers are 49-2 when being ranked
number one since 2002.
• GVSU has been ranked in the AFCA top 25
in 78 straight polls.
• Grand Valley State has been ranked number
one in the country in 55 of the last 69 polls
since the opening game of the 2002 season.
GVSU has finished the year ranked in the
top 10 (2001-2, 2002-1, 2003-1, 2004-9,
2005-1, 2006-1) in six straight postseason
polls.
• Since 2001, the Lakers are 45-3 at home,
33-2 in their last 35 road games and 36-3 in
all games away from Lubbers Stadium in
their last 39.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
GVSU ALL-GLIAC
PERFORMERS
Grand Valley State dominated the 2006 All-
GLIAC team with 21 selections. GVSU
notched nine on the first team, six on the second
team and six honorable mention choices.
In addition, QB Cullen Finnerty was the
GLIAC Player of the Year, DL Mike
McFadden was named the Defensive
Lineman of the Year and OT Brandon Barnes
was the Offensive Lineman of the Year.
First Team (9)
QB Cullen Finnerty
WR Eric Fowler
WR Antione Trent
OL Brandon Barnes
DL Mike McFadden
DL Derrick Jones
LB Anthony Adams
CB Brandon Carr
P Justin Trumble
Second Team (6)
RB Astin Martin
OL Billy Eisenhardt
PK Todd Carter
DL Ryan Gaydosh
LB Kirk Carruth
CB Bill Brechin
Honorable Mention (6)
WR Mark Catlin
OL Jacob Henige
OL Sean Stevens
WR Terry Mitchell
DL Dan Skuta
FS Buster Larkins
• The Grand Valley State roster featured six
consensus all-americans in QB Cullen
Finnerty, WR Eric Fowler, DT Mike
McFadden, LB Anthony Adams, OL
Brandon Barnes and CB Brandon Carr.
• Cullen Finnerty finished second in the balloting
for the Harlon Hill Award as the
nation’s best player in DII football. Mike
McFadden won the Gene Upshaw Award for
the second straight year as the top interior
lineman in DII football.
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Game 1
September 2, 2006
Findlay 0
Grand Valley State 13
Donnell Stadium
Findlay, Ohio
Attendance - 1,250
TEAM STATISTICS
UF GV
First Downs 11 22
Rushing 7 9
Passing 2 12
Penalty 2 1
Rushing Attempts 35 39
Yards Gained Rushing 131 176
Yards Lost Rushing 40 22
Net Yards Rushing 91 154
Net Yards Passing 70 219
Passes Attempted 21 35
Passes Completed 10 16
Had Intercepted 1 2
Total Offensive Plays 56 74
Total Net Yards 161 373
Avg. Gain Per Play 2.9 5.0
Fumbles: No.-Lost 0-0 1-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. 2-20 9-60
No. of Punts-Yards 10-269 6-258
Avg. Per Punt 36.9 43.0
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 3-16 4-29
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 3-60 1-34
Interceptions:No.-Yds 2-34 1-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 26:13 33:47
3rd Down Conversions 3-14 8-17
4th Down Conversions 0-1 0-0
Sacks By:No.-Yds 0-0 6-26
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Findlay 0 0 0 0 0
Grand Valley State 10 0 0 3 13
First Quarter
GV-Fowler 21 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 9:04 (4
plays, 39 yards, 1:54) GV 7 -UF 0
GV-Carter 26 yd field goal, 3:49 (12 plays, 89 yards, 3:02)
GV 10 - UF 0
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
2006 Game Summaries
Fourth Quarter
GV-Carter 28 yd field goal, 8:11 (14 plays, 60 yards, 7:18) GV
13 - UF 0
Findlay, Ohio - Top-ranked Grand Valley State captured its 14th straight victory Saturday night in its season opener at Findlay by a 13-0 margin. The shutout
was GVSU's first since the 2004 campaign when the Lakers claimed a 34-0 win over Wayne State. In addition, GVSU has shutout Findlay in each of the last two
meetings between the schools. The Lakers claimed a 44-0 win in the final game of the 2003 season at Donnell Stadium.
Grand Valley started in fine fashion with an impressive scoring drive on its second possession of the game. QB Cullen Finnerty hit senior WR Eric
Fowler with a 21-yard TD pass at the 9:04 mark of the first quarter. Todd Carter added the PAT to give the Lakers a 7-0 lead. The season's first touchdown culminated
a 4-play, 49-yard drive that took 1:54. GVSU took over its next possession on its own 1-yard line and drove 89 yards in 12 plays. Carter connected on a
26-yard field goal to give the Lakers a 10-0 lead.
"I thought we looked good offensively in the first quarter, but then we just kind of lost our way in the second quarter," said third-year head coach
Chuck Martin. "We started moving the ball again in the third quarter, but then we gave it away with a couple of turnovers. The defense bailed us out tonight and
we need to find a way to get better on the offensive side of the ball," added Martin.
Findlay picked up its initial first down of the contest at the 12:13 mark of the second quarter. Neither team was able to score in the second stanza.
GVSU tallied 244 yards of total offense in the first half, while Findlay was able to muster just 78 yards, 32 of which came in their final drive of the first half.
The Lakers ran 44 offensive plays, compared to Findlay's 28.
The Lakers turned the ball over twice in the third quarter in Findlay territory. The Oilers picked off one pass in the Laker endzone and one inside
the GVSU 20 yard line. GVSU continued to dominate defensively and the offense put together a scoring drive midway through the fourth quarter. Carter connected
on a 28 yard field goal to conclude a 14-play, 60-yard drive that took 7:18 off the clock.
The Laker defense held Findlay to just 161 yards of total offense. Findlay gained 32 yards in the final drive of the first half and 64 yards in its final
two drives in the fourth quarter. The Oilers rushed for 91 yards on 35 carries and completed 10-of-21 passes for 70 yards. Senior defensive tackle Derrick Jones
tallied nine tackles and three tackles for loss (-5), while Anthony Adams chipped in nine tackles of his own. Senior all-american Mike McFadden extended his
consecutive games streak with a QB sack to 14 with 1.5 quarterback sacks (-10). McFadden also became the all-time leader in QB sacks in Laker history with
30.5. Joe Huhn was tied with McFadden at 29 heading into the game. GVSU notched 15 tackles for loss (-40 yards) and six QB sacks (-26).
"Our defense was outstanding and they did a great job of stopping a quality running back in Michael Simpson," stated Martin. "We had a bunch of
guys flying to the ball and that is what I like to see."
Offensively, Astin Martin rushed for 125 yards on 26 carries, while Finnerty completed 16-of-35 passes for 219 yards and one TD. Fowler led the
receiving unit with four catches for 75 yards and one TD. Terry Mitchell caught three passes for 38 yards. Freshman punter Justin Trumble averaged 43.0 yards
on six punts and Carter converted both field goal attempts.
Findlay
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Simpson 16 45 12 33 0 17
McDaniel 4 24 0 24 0 14
Bell 4 38 14 24 0 20
Jackson 5 20 1 19 0 8
Leach 6 4 13 -9 0 4
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Leach 19 9 0 66 0 16
Bell 2 1 1 4 0 4
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Paige 4 43 0 16
Snyder 2 11 0 6
Simpson 2 8 0 6
McDaniel 1 4 0 4
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Dedloff 10 269 36.9 56 2
Returns PR KOR INTR
Paige 3-16 - -
Griffin - 2-40 -
Marshall - - 1-13
Meyer - - 1-21
Field Goal Attempts
Zimmerman 2nd 0:09 33 yds Missed
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Notario 7-6-13 - - -
McCann 3-7-10 - - -
Jackson 5-3-8 - - -
Haithcock 2-4-6 - - -
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Martin 26 128 3 125 0 13
Finnerty 6 33 0 33 0 13
Catlin 5 12 2 10 0 4
Morrison 1 3 0 3 0 3
Team 1 0 17 -17 0 -17
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 35 16 2 219 1 30
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 4 75 1 21
Mitchell 3 38 0 18
Catlin 3 20 0 9
Blasko 2 23 0 14
Trent 2 14 0 9
Mathews 1 30 0 30
Smolen 1 19 0 19
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 6 258 43.0 63 2
Returns PR KOR INTR
Catlin 4-29 1-34 -
Carr - - 1-0
Field Goal Attempts
Carter 1st 3:49 26 yards Good
Carter 4th 8:11 28 yards Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Adams 3-6-9 1-1 - -
Jones 3-6-9 3-5 - -
McFadden 3-5-8 1.5-10 2-10 -
Gaydosh 2-6-8 3.5-9 1-3 -

2006 Game Summaries
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Ashland 10 0 7 7 24
Grand Valley State 0 16 8 6 30
First Quarter
AU-Schroeder 1 yd run (Jung kick), 10:25 (11 plays, 80
yards, 4:35) AU 7 - GV 0
AU-Jung 22 yd field goal, 1:41 (15 plays, 70 yards, 6:45)
AU 10 - GV 0
Second Quarter
GV-Beaty saftey, 12:02 AU 10 - GV 2
GV-Finnerty 3 yd run (Carter kick), 6:16 (12 plays, 56 yards,
5:41) AU 10 - GV 9
GV-Finnerty 1 yd run (Carter kick), 2:18 (8 plays, 76 yards,
2:40) GV 16 - AU 10
Third Quarter
AU-Schroeder 2 yd run (Jung kick), 6:54 (10 plays, 45 yards,
5:55) AU 17 - GV 16
GV-Martin 5 yd run (Finnerty rush), 4:11 (5 plays, 70 yards,
2:27) GV 24 - AU 17
Fourth Quarter
AU-Rice 67 yd pass from Ferguson (Jung kick), 7:26 (3
plays, 67 yards, 1:08) AU 24 - GV 24
GV-Fowler 47 yd pass from Finnerty (Kick failed), 5:04 (7
plays, 74 yards, 2:14) GV 30 - AU 24
Allendale, Mich. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State needed a 47-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Cullen Finnerty to senior wide receiver Eric Fowler
with 5:04 left in the game to claim a 30-24 victory over Ashland before a crowd of 12,817, the fourth largest in Lubbers Stadium history. GVSU improves to 2-0
both overall and in GLIAC action, while Ashland falls to 0-2.
Ashland tied the game with a big play of its own when QB John Ferguson hit Troy Rice with a 67-yard pass and catch to tie the game at 24-24 with 7:26 left.
Ashland faced a third and 10 before the TD. However, the Lakers went 74 yards in seven plays to pull out the win. GVSU converted two key third downs on the
winning drive. The first was an 11-yard completion from Finnerty to Fowler on a third-and-six. The second was the deciding play in the game. Finnerty scrambled
right, nearly had his helmet ripped off on a face mask penalty, and he then turned to the left. Finnerty readjusted his helmet and then hit Fowler, who had snuck
behind the Ashland defense on the scramble, with a 47-yard strike. Todd Carter missed the PAT wide right and GVSU held a 30-24 lead.
"You never stop on a play because Cullen (Finnerty) just keeps plays alive," said Fowler. "He always finds a way to make someone miss and he is at his best
when things break down," added Fowler.
The Laker defense then stiffened and held the Eagles on a third and eight play to force a punt. GVSU was able to pick up a first down on third-and-two to seal
the win.
"I am really proud of this team because they just keep fighting," said head coach Chuck Martin. "The offense made a play when it needed one and the defense
just found a way to hold Ashland on that third down," added Martin.
Ashland dominated the opening quarter, recording 160 yards of total offense to build a 10-0 lead. GVSU's first points of the game came at the 12:02 mark of
the second quarter when junior LB Matt Beaty tackled Bill Cundiff in the end zone for a safety. GVSU then drove 56 yards in 12 plays following the free kick.
Finnerty scored from three yards out and Carter added the PAT to pull GVSU within one (10-9). Grand Valley State took its first lead of the game with an 8-play,
76-yard drive for a TD. Finnerty scored his second TD of the game, this one coming from one yard out to give GVSU a 16-10 lead.
"The defense was able to get us going with the safety and then the offense picked it up," said Martin. "We put together two nice scoring drives."
GVSU held Ashland to four yards of total offense in the second quarter on 10 plays. Ashland forced a Laker punt on its first possession of the second half and
then drove 45 yards in 10 plays for the score to take a 17-16 lead. GVSU came right back with a 5-play, 70-yard scoring drive of its own that Astin Martin culminated
with a 5-yard TD run. The big play of that drive was a Finnerty to Fowler 50-yard pass play. Finnerty converted the two-point play to give the Lakers a 24-
17 lead.
Finnerty completed 12-of-19 passes for 200 yards and one TD. Astin Martin added 121 yards and one TD on 20 carries. Martin has now rushed for more than
100 yards in 11 of 15 games played. Eric Fowler caught seven passes for a career-high 155 yards. Buster Larkins and Ryan Gaydosh each tallied eight tackles. Matt
Beaty and Dan Skuta each collected a pair of sacks and Mike McFadden kept his streak of consecutive games with a QB sack alive with a sack in the fourth quarter.
McFadden has now recorded a sack in 15 straight games.
TEAM STATISTICS
AU GV
First Downs 19 16
Rushing 7 8
Passing 10 7
Penalty 2 1
Rushing Attempts 30 40
Yards Gained Rushing 83 180
Yards Lost Rushing 25 44
Net Yards Rushing 58 136
Net Yards Passing 268 200
Passes Attempted 33 19
Passes Completed 19 12
Had Intercepted 0 0
Total Offensive Plays 63 84
Total Net Yards 326 336
Avg. Gain Per Play 5.2 5.7
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-0 0-0
Penalties: No.-Yds. 7-43 5-34
No. of Punts-Yards 5-183 4-178
Avg. Per Punt 36.6 44.5
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-10 2-16
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 3-57 4-65
Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 31:09 28:51
3rd Down Conversions 9-16 5-12
4th Down Conversions 0-0 1-2
Sacks By:No.-Yds 4-16 3-18
Ashland
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Schroeder 17 45 3 42 2 14
Ferguson 4 18 0 18 0 7
Rice 1 8 0 8 0 8
Maag 3 7 0 7 0 5
Gilmore 1 5 0 5 0 5
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Ferguson 29 17 0 251 1 67
Cundiff 4 2 0 17 0 14
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Gilmore 6 73 0 39
Ziegelhofer 4 42 0 14
Sanders 4 35 0 14
Rice 3 92 1 67
Kent 1 17 0 17
Madison 1 0 9 0
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Brenner 1 24 24 24 0
Wood 4 159 39.8 54 2
Returns PR KOR INTR
Johnson 2-10 2-54 -
Jones - 1-4 -
Field Goal Attempts
Jung 2nd 1:41 22 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Miller 3-6-9 0.5-1 - -
Brenner 3-6-9 - - -
Latimore 2-7-9 2.5-7 1.5-5 -
Hoobler 1-5-6 - - -
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Game 2
September 3, 2006
Ashland 24
Grand Valley State 30
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Attendance - 12,817
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Martin 20 128 7 121 1 25
Finnerty 14 40 16 24 2 12
Morrison 1 8 0 8 0 8
Garris 2 4 0 4 0 4
Team 3 0 21 -21 0 0
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 19 12 0 200 1 49
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 7 155 1 49
Trent 3 19 0 7
Mitchell 1 13 0 13
Garris 1 13 0 13
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 4 178 44.5 56 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Garris - 2-31 -
Catlin 2-16 2-34 -
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Larkins 4-4-8 - - -
Gaydosh 2-6-8 0.5-1 - -
Adams 5-2-7 - - -
Beaty 2-4-6 1.5-9 1.5-9 -
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Game 3
September 16, 2006
Grand Valley State 31
Saint Joseph’s 6
Alumni Stadium
Rensselaer, Ind.
Attendance - 1,729
TEAM STATISTICS
GV SJC
First Downs 21 16
Rushing 12 6
Passing 6 6
Penalty 3 4
Rushing Attempts 38 36
Yards Gained Rushing 206 81
Yards Lost Rushing 39 67
Net Yards Rushing 167 14
Net Yards Passing 138 183
Passes Attempted 17 24
Passes Completed 8 16
Had Intercepted 1 0
Total Offensive Plays 55 60
Total Net Yards 305 197
Avg. Gain Per Play 5.5 3.3
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-1 3-2
Penalties: No.-Yds. 7-68 6-59
No. of Punts-Yards 4-122 7-213
Avg. Per Punt 30.5 30.4
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-13 1-3
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 2-26 1-10
Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 1-29
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 27:00 33:00
3rd Down Conversions 3-9 3-12
4th Down Conversions 0-0 1-2
Sacks By:No.-Yds 10-52 2-14
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 17 7 7 0 31
Saint Joseph’s 0 0 6 0 6
First Quarter
GV-Carter 30 yd field goal, 9:56
(6 plays, 15 yards, 2:29) GV 3 - SJC 0
GV-Fowler 14 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 2:43
(6 plays, 63 yards, 2:33) GV 10 - SJC 0
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2006 Game Summaries
GV-Mitchell 25 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 1:40
(1 play, 25 yards, 0:30) GV 17 - SJC 0
Second Quarter
GV-Finnerty 4 yd run (Carter kick), 0:37 (6 plays, 36
yards, 1:57) GV 24 - SJC 0
Third Quarter
SJC-Hurst 5 yd pass from Lindsey (Binder kick blocked),
9:35 (10 plays, 80 yards, 5:20) GV 24 - SJC 6
GV-Fowler 44 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 3:27
(1 play, 44 yards, 0:34) GV 31 - SJC 6
Rensselaer, Ind. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State used a dominating defensive effort to claim a 31-6 victory over St. Joseph's College Saturday afternoon in
Rensselaer, Ind. The victory was the Lakers 16th straight.
The dominating defensive effort began from the start as the GVSU defensive line introduced itself to Puma QB Anthony Lindsey. The Laker defense
recorded eight QB sacks and limited the Pumas to 36 total yards on 27 offensive plays in the opening half. The Lakers held St. Joseph's to -31 yards rushing
and 67 yards via the air. Offensively, the Lakers scored 17 first-quarter points and built a 24-0 halftime advantage. Todd Carter booted a 30-yard field goal
on the Lakers' second possession following a Kirk Carruth fumble recovery. Cullen Finnerty hit Eric Fowler with a 14-yard scoring pass to culminate a 6play,
63-yard scoring drive. Carruth recovered his second fumble of the first quarter and Finnerty then hit Terry Mitchell on with a 25-yard completion for a
TD on the first play to give GVSU a 17-0 lead. Finnerty drove the Lakers 36 yards in six plays before scoring on a 4-yard run with 37 seconds left in first
half to give GVSU its 24-0 advantage.
"I thought we played well in the opening quarter to build a 17-0 lead, but then we turned in a lackluster performance for the next three quarters," said head
coach Chuck Martin. "We didn't sustain a 60 minute performance and that is disappointing," added Martin.
Added QB Cullen Finnerty, "When we played assignment football we were able to move the ball offensively, but we didn't do enough of that today. We
had our moments, but we need to put together a complete game of football."
St. Joseph's College drove 80 yards in 10 plays to open the second half and scored on a 5-yard pass from QB Anthony Lindsey to Lonnie Hurst. GVSU
drove down to the Puma 12-yard line on its first second half possession, but Carter missed a 34-yard field goal attempt wide left. GVSU forced a Puma punt
and Finnerty hit Fowler with a 44-yard scoring pass on the first play from scrimmage to give GVSU a 31-6 lead.
"We came out and did a nice job in the opening half defensively, but we didn't do a good job of sustaining our intensity," said Mike McFadden. McFadden
commented on tying the NCAA all-division record for consecutive games with a QB sack. "It's a nice accomplishment and when my career is over I will
probably look back at it with fond memories, but my main goal is winning football games from week to week," said McFadden.
Finnerty completed 8-of-17 passes for 138 yards and three TDs, while Astin Martin rushed for 80 yards on 16 carries. Eric Fowler caught two passes for
58 yards and two TDs and Terry Mitchell hauled in three passes for 48 yards and one TD.
Defensively, the Lakers limited St. Joseph's to 197 yards of total offense. The Pumas recorded 14 rushing yards on 36 carries. GVSU recorded 19 tackles
for loss and 10 QB sacks. Jordan Munson led the defense with seven tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss (-6). Dan Skuta tallied 2.5 QB sacks and three tackles
for loss (-16), while Mike McFadden recorded three tackles for loss (-13) and 1.5 QB sacks. Kirk Carruth recovered a pair of fumbles.
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Martin 16 90 10 80 0 20
Gore 11 43 10 33 0 13
Catlin 4 37 5 32 0 31
Finnerty 6 25 14 11 1 12
Morrison 1 11 0 11 0 11
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 17 8 1 138 3 44
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Mitchell 3 48 1 25
Trent 3 32 0 16
Fowler 2 58 2 44
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 4 122 30.5 21 2
Returns PR KOR INTR
Larkins 2-13 1-5 -
Catlin - 1-21 -
Field Goal Attempts
Carter 1st 9:56 30 yds Good
Carter 3rd 5:27
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Munson 4-3-7 3.5-6 1.0-3 -
Jones 3-4-7 - 1.5-6 -
Cain 3-3-6 - - -
Jones 4-1-5 - - -
Saint Joseph’s
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Ford 17 60 12 48 0 18
Freeman 3 8 0 8 0 5
McAdams 4 9 2 7 0 4
Team 1 0 1 -1 0 0
Lindsey 11 4 52 -48 0 4
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Lindsey 23 15 0 181 1 44
Pribbeno 1 1 0 2 0 2
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Paulsen 7 99 0 44
Taylor 3 47 0 24
Ford 2 13 0 7
Torres 1 12 0 12
Hurst 1 5 1 5
Dean 1 5 0 5
Freeman 1 2 0 2
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Patten 3 87 29 34 0
Lindsey 4 126 31.5 42 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Dean - 1-10 -
Gregory - - 1-29
Kiger 1-3 - -
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Tyler 8-5-13 3.0-13 - -
Blanton 5-2-8 - - -
Perricone 2-4-6 2.0-8 1.0-3 -
Young 2-2-4 - - -

2006 Game Summaries
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Michigan Tech 6 7 7 0 20
Grand Valley State 7 21 7 6 41
First Quarter
GV-Morrison 4 yd run (Carter kick), 6:39 (4 plays, 52 yards,
2:23) GV 7 - MT 0
MT-Schaft 5 yd run (Tiseo kick failed), 3:07 (8 plays, 50
yards, 3:23) GV 7 - MT 6
Second Quarter
GV-Finnerty 2 yd run (Carter kick), 8:29 (7 plays, 71 yards,
3:06) GV 14 - MT 6
GV-Larkins 30 yd interception return (Carter kick), 7:12 GV
21 - MT 6
MT-Short 5 yd run (Tiseo kick), 2:46 (10 plays 71 yards,
4:14) GV 21 - MT 13
GV-Martin 1 yd run (Carter kick), 0:54 (5 plays, 61 yards,
1:41) GV 28 - MT 12
Third Quarter
GV-Gore 6 yd run (Carter kick), 10:32 (1 play, 6 yards, 0:18)
GV 35 - MT 13
MT-Atkins 5 yd run (Tiseo kick), 7:11 (7 plays, 59 yards,
3:09) GV 35 - MT 20
Fourth Quarter
GV-Gore 2 yd run (Carter kick failed), 11:59 (10 plays, 62
yards, 5:55) GV 41 - MT 20
Allendale, Mich. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State scored 21 second-quarter points en route to a 41-20 victory over Michigan Tech Thursday night before a live
CSTV national television crowd. The Lakers improve to 4-0 on the year and increased the longest winning streak in the NCAA to 17 games. In addition, the
Lakers are now 74-5 in their last 79 games.
Grand Valley State scored on its second possession as Jaquon Morrison capped a four-play, 52-yard scoring drive with a 4-yard TD run on a reverse. PK
Todd Carter added the PAT for a 7-0 Laker lead. QB Cullen Finnerty hit WR Eric Fowler with a 54-yard pass play to put the Lakers in scoring position. Michigan
Tech answered with an eight-play, 50-yard scoring drive of its own. MTU QB Drew Shaft and WR Keith White came up with the big play on the drive as the
two connected on a 36-yard pass and catch on third and thirty. Shaft then scrambled in from five yards out, but the PAT was missed and GVSU led 7-6.
Finnerty drove the Lakers 71 yards in seven plays and scored himself on a 2-yard TD run. Finnerty and WR Terry Mitchell team up on a 48-yard completion
down to the MTU four to set up Finnerty's run. GVSU then broke the game wide open when safety Buster Larkins picked off a Shaft pass and returned it
30 yards for a TD to put the Lakers up 21-6.
The never-say-die Huskies came right back and went on a 10-play, 71-yard scoring drive. QB Steve Short scored on a 5-yard run to pull MTU with in eight
(21-13). GVSU answered quickly with a 5-play, 61-yard drive that took just 1:41 off the clock. Finnerty was 3-for-3 for 52 yards and RB Astin Martin capped
the drive with a one-yard TD run.
"I thought we played hard for 60 minutes," said GVSU head coach Chuck Martin. "We did some nice things in every facet of the game, but we still have a
lot of work to do if we want to keep winning games," he added.
The Laker defense forced another turnover as MTU QB Drew Shaft fumbled on the MTU 6-yard line after being crushed by Laker LB Matt Beaty. Mike
McFadden recovered the fumble. RB Maurice Gore scored from six yards out on the Lakers' first play to give GVSU a 35-13 lead.
"I was pleased that we forced four turnovers and our defense was directly responsible for 14 points," said Martin.
Short drove the Huskies 59 yards in seven plays and RB Marvin Atkins scored from five yards out to pull Michigan Tech with 15 (35-20). Finnerty came
back and drove the Lakers 62 yards in 10 plays for a TD. Gore capped the scoring drive with the second TD of his young career on a 2-yard run.
Gore led the rushing attack with 59 yards and two TDs on 15 carries. Finnerty completed 9-of-15 passes for 209 yards. Fowler hauled in five passes for 123
yards, while Mitchell caught two passes for 63 yards. Defensively, SS Samad Cain and LB Anthony Adams led the way with 10 tackles each. McFadden added
eight tackles and Beaty contributed eight tackles. Beaty forced a fumble that turned into a Laker TD.
TEAM STATISTICS
GV MT
First Downs 11 19
Rushing 2 10
Passing 8 8
Penalty 1 1
Rushing Attempts 33 40
Yards Gained Rushing 127 195
Yards Lost Rushing 24 40
Net Yards Rushing 103 155
Net Yards Passing 209 151
Passes Attempted 15 25
Passes Completed 9 13
Had Intercepted 0 3
Total Offensive Plays 65 65
Total Net Yards 312 306
Avg. Gain Per Play 6.5 4.7
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-0 2-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. 6-59 5-50
No. of Punts-Yards 6-224 3-105
Avg. Per Punt 37.3 35.0
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 1-11 2-20
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 4-90 5-152
Interceptions:No.-Yds 3-30 0-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 28:32 31:28
3rd Down Conversions 5-11 4-10
4th Down Conversions 0-0 0-2
Sacks By:No.-Yds 2-19 0-0
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Gore 15 63 4 59 2 9
Catlin 1 28 0 28 0 28
Martin 10 21 13 8 1 8
Finnerty 4 11 3 8 1 8
Morrison 2 4 4 0 1 4
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 15 9 0 209 0 54
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 5 123 0 54
Mitchell 2 63 0 48
Trent 1 20 0 20
Catlin 1 3 0 3
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 6 224 37.3 46 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Catlin 1-11 1-22 -
B. Carr - - 1-0
T. Carr - - 1-0
Smolen - 2-58 -
Larkins - 1-10 1-30
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Cain 7-3-10 0.5-1 - -
Adams 3-7-10 0.5-5 0.5-5 -
McFadden 5-3-8 1.0-5 - -
Beaty 4-4-8 1.5-0 1.0-9 -
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Game 4
September 21, 2006
Michigan Tech 20
Grand Valley State 41
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Attendance - 10,209
Michigan Tech
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Short 13 62 11 51 1 17
Marana 14 56 7 49 0 13
Atkins 6 42 0 42 1 17
Schaft 4 27 9 18 1 12
Willaims 1 8 0 8 0 8
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Short 13 7 2 63 0 12
Shaft 12 6 1 88 0 36
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Allen 4 33 0 12
Williams 4 24 0 11
White 3 60 0 36
James 1 23 0 23
Fantetti 1 11 0 11
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Koening 3 105 35 40 0
Returns PR KOR INTR
White 2-20 - -
Haynes - 5-152 -
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Essex 4-2-6 1.5-9 - -
Nelson 3-3-6 2.0-5 - -
Klett 1-4-5 - - -
Dixon 1-4-5 0.5-2 - -
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Game 5
September 30, 2006
Grand Valley State 36
Wayne State 13
Adams Field
Detroit, Mich.
Attendance - 2,585
TEAM STATISTICS
WS GV
First Downs 19 20
Rushing 13 8
Passing 5 10
Penalty 1 2
Rushing Attempts 42 38
Yards Gained Rushing 259 175
Yards Lost Rushing 10 11
Net Yards Rushing 249 164
Net Yards Passing 65 187
Passes Attempted 28 29
Passes Completed 8 18
Had Intercepted 3 1
Total Offensive Plays 70 61
Total Net Yards 314 351
Avg. Gain Per Play 4.5 5.8
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-1 0-0
Penalties: No.-Yds. 3-27 5-40
No. of Punts-Yards 3-76 3-114
Avg. Per Punt 25.3 38.0
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 52-12 0-0
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 5-116 3-81
Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-3 3-35
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 27:31 32:29
3rd Down Conversions 5-12 3-11
4th Down Conversions 2-4 1-1
Sacks By:No.-Yds 1-3 1-3
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 19 3 7 7 36
Wayne State 0 7 6 0 13
First Quarter
GV-Carter 22 yd field goal, 10:40 (10 plays, 73 yards,
4:20) GV 3 - WS 0
GV-Carter 27 yd field goal, 5:49 (7 plays, 28 yards, 3:51)
GV 6 - WS 0
GV-Mitchell 2 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick failed),
4:20 (5 plays, 61 yards, 1:25) GV 12 - WS 0
GV-Trent 12 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 1:06 (5
plays, 61 yards, 1:25) GV 19 - WS 0
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2006 Game Summaries
Second Quarter
WS-Bell 3 yd run (Chudzinski kick), 3:41 (9 plays, 78
yards, 3:45) GV 19 - WS 7
GV-Carter 43 yd field goal, 00:00 (9 plays, 47 yards,
3:33) GV 22 - WS 7
Third Quarter
GV-Mitchell 13 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick),
11:39 (5 plays, 48 yards, 2:03) GV 29 - WS 7
WS-Bell 18 yd run (Pohl pass failed), 2:47 (13 plays, 95
yards, 5:09) GV 29 - WS 13
Fourth Quarter
GV-Fowler 4 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 13:23
(8 plays, 38 yards, 4:11) GV 36 - WS 13
Detroit, Mich. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State started fast and furious with 19 first quarter points en route to a convincing 36-13 victory over Wayne State in Detroit. The
victory was the Lakers' 18th straight and improved GVSU to 75-5 in its last 80 games. In addition, Grand Valley State improved to 48-3 in its last 51 GLIAC games. Wayne
State, which falls to 3-2 overall, entered the game with a 3-0 GLIAC mark.
Grand Valley State took the opening kickoff and drove 73 yards in 10 plays for a 22-yard field goal by Todd Carter to put the Lakers up 3-0. Junior linebacker Matt
Beaty forced a Warrior fumble that Derrick Jones recovered. GVSU went 28 yards in seven plays before Carter booted a 27-yard field goal. Sean Roland picked off a pass
by Wayne State quarterback Trent Pohl and returned it 33 yards to the WSU three-yard line. QB Cullen Finnerty hit WR Terry Mitchell with a two-yard TD pass to put
GVSU up 12-0. The Laker defense forced a Warrior punt on its next possession and Finnerty drove the Lakers 61 yards in five plays before hitting WR Antione Trent with
a 12-yard TD pass. Carter added the PAT to put GVSU up 19-0 with 1:06 left in the first quarter. The Lakers rolled up 169 yards of total offense, while WSU was limited
to 25 in the first quarter. GVSU also held the ball for 10:10 of the opening stanza.
"I'm pleased with our effort today and the way we played 60 minutes of football," said third-year head coach Chuck Martin. "Wayne State is a talented football team
and I felt we had a good week of preparation and focus on the game. We came out ready to play and started fast with 19 first-quarter points," added Martin.
Wayne State got on the board when Joique Bell concluded a nine-play, 78-yard drive with a three-yard TD run at the 3:41 mark of the second quarter. GVSU went into
its two minute offense and Finnerty drove the Lakers 47 yards in nine plays before Carter booted a career-long 43-yard field goal with no time remaining in the first half
to give GVSU a 22-7 lead.
Grand Valley State forced a Wayne State punt on its opening possession of the second half and the Lakers were able to gain good field position following a 26-yard
punt. GVSU drove 48 yards in five plays as Finnerty hit WR Terry Mitchell with a 13-yard TD pass to increase the lead to 29-7.
Wayne State drove 95 yards in 13 plays as Bell rambled in from 21 yards out. The two-point conversion pass was picked off by Brandon Carr. Mark Catlin returned
the ensuing kickoff 43 yards to the WSU 38-yard line and the Lakers drove 38 yards in eight plays for a TD. Finnerty hit Eric Fowler with a four-yard TD pass and Carter
added the PAT for a 36-13 Laker lead.
Finnerty completed 18-of-29 passes for 187 yards and four touchdowns. Finnerty added 45 yards on the ground. Astin Martin rushed for 107 yards on 19 carries and
moved past the 3,000-yard career rushing mark (3,015). Fowler caught six passes for 79 yards and one TD, while Mitchell hauled in four passes for 32 yards and two TDs.
Trent caught two passes for 29 yards and a TD.
Wayne State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Bell 33 214 5 209 2 39
Pohl 4 32 3 29 0 16
Middlebrooks 5 13 2 11 0 5
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Pohl 28 8 3 65 0 16
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Bell 3 34 0 12
Body 2 24 0 16
Middlebrooks 2 9 0 7
Alsina 1 -2 0 0
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
McFerren 3 76 25.3 39 0
Returns PR KOR INTR
Body 1-7-7 - -
Dunn - 1-28 -
Fuqua - 3-66 -
Burrus 1-5-5 1-22-22 1-3
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Oshnock 7-4-11 - - -
Spencer 6-1-7 1.0-1 - -
Guy 4-1-5 1.0-3 - -
Fuqua 3-2-5 - - -
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Martin 19 111 4 107 0 21
Finnerty 8 50 5 45 0 12
Gore 2 8 0 8 0 7
Garris 2 6 0 6 0 6
Team 1 0 2 -2 0 0
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 29 18 1 187 4 33
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 6 79 1 19
Mitchell 4 32 2 14
Trent 2 29 1 17
Smolen 2 9 0 9
Mathews 1 33 0 33
Garris 1 8 0 8
Martin 1 -1 0 0
Catlin 1 -1 0 0
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 3 114 38.0 48 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Catlin - 3-81 -
Partee - - 1-0
T. Carr - - 1-32
Roland - 3-81 3-35
Field Goal Attempts
Carter 1st 10:40 22 yds Good
Carter 1st 5:49 27 yds Good
Carter 2nd 00:00 43 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Beuke 7-6-13 0.5-1 - -
McGuckin 7-2-9 1.0-2 - -
Cain 3-6-9 1.5-2 - -
Skuta 2-4-6 1.0-2 - -

2006 Game Summaries
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Mercyhurst 3 0 7 7 17
Grand Valley State 14 28 7 0 49
First Quarter
GV-Fowler 43 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 14:04 (2
plays, 55 yards, 0:56) GV 7 - MC 0
GV-Martin 6 yd run (Carter kick), 8:28 (7 plays, 77 yards,
3:36) GV 14 - MC 0
MC-Scanlon 39 yd field goal, 0:03 (12 plays, 54 yards, 5:32)
GV 14 - MC 3
Second Quarter
GV-Fowler 19 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 11:49 (7
plays, 70 yards, 3:11) GV 21 - MC 3
GV-Martin 6 yd run (Carter kick), 6:52 (6 plays, 56 yards,
2:41) GV 28 - MC 3
GV-Morrison 66 yd run (Carter kick), 3:39 (4 plays, 80
yards, 1:23) GV 35 - MC 3
GV-Martin 2 yd run (Carter kick), 0:13 (6 plays, 66 yards,
1:02) GV 42 - MC 3
Third Quarter
GV-Morrison 51 yd run (Carter kick), 12:11 (2 plays, 52
yards, 1:03) GV 49 - MC 3
MC-Jennings 1 yd run (Scanlon kick), 2:39 (5 plays, 64
yards, 2:14) GV 49 - MC 10
Fourth Quarter
MC-McDonald 3 yd run (Scanlon kick), 7:30 (7 plays, 45
yards, 3:56) GV 49 - MC 17
Allendale, Mich. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State scored on the second play of the game and never looked back en route to a 49-17 victory over
Mercyhurst Saturday night before a Family Day crowd of 10,121. The victory was the Lakers' 19th straight, extending the nation’s longest winning
streak in NCAA college football. GVSU, which improves to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in GLIAC action, will hit the road for a GLIAC contest at
Indianapolis next Saturday (Oct. 14).
Senior QB Cullen Finnerty hit senior WR Eric Fowler with a 43-yard TD pass to open the scoring for Grand Valley State. Astin Martin scored
the first of his three first half TDs at the 8:28 mark of the first quarter to culminate a seven-play, 77-yard drive. Mercyhurst scored its only points of
the first half on a Phil Scanlon 39-yard field goal with three ticks left on the clock in the first quarter. GVSU then scored 28 second quarter points.
Fowler hauled in a 19 yard pass from Finnerty and Martin scored from 6 yards out to put the Lakers up 28-3 with 6:52 left in the first half. Junior
receiver Jaquon Morrison sprinted 66 yards for a TD to finish a four-play, 80-yard drive. Martin finished the scoring with a two-yard TD run with
13 seconds left in the first half to up the GVSU lead to 42-3.
"I thought we came out ready to play," said third-year head coach Chuck Martin. "We showed great balance offensively and the defense played
well despite having several starters out," added Martin.
The Laker starters, both on offense and defense, sat the entire second half, but the Lakers kept the pressure on early. Morrison opened the third
quarter for GVSU with a 51-yard TD scamper to up the lead to 49-3. Mercyhurst scored two TDs for the final margin of 49-17.
Jaquon Morrison rushed for 113 yards and two TDs on just four carries, while Astin Martin toted the ball 10 times for 62 yards and three TDs.
Finnerty completed 13-of-16 passes for 210 yards and two TDs, while rushing five times for 50 yards. Freshman Brad Iciek completed 4-of-7
passes for 85 yards.
Fowler caught three passes for 101 yards and two TDs, while Ryan Bass hauled in a career-high four passes for 85 yards. Terry Mitchell and
Antione Trent each caught three passes. The Laker offense rolled up a season-high 568 yards of total offense, including 416 in the opening half.
GVSU rushed for 273 yards and passed for 295.
Derek Stansbery led the defense with seven tackles, while Drew Hinkle added six.
TEAM STATISTICS
GV MC
First Downs 23 10
Rushing 12 2
Passing 11 8
Penalty 0 0
Rushing Attempts 35 22
Yards Gained Rushing 301 78
Yards Lost Rushing 28 32
Net Yards Rushing 273 46
Net Yards Passing 295 176
Passes Attempted 23 27
Passes Completed 17 15
Had Intercepted 2 1
Total Offensive Plays 58 49
Total Net Yards 568 222
Avg. Gain Per Play 9.8 4.5
Fumbles: No.-Lost 0-0 0-0
Penalties: No.-Yds. 5-30 1-5
No. of Punts-Yards 2-69 6-267
Avg. Per Punt 34.5 44.5
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 5-56 2-28
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 4-95 8-163
Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-0 2-4
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 31:09 28:51
3rd Down Conversions 3-7 4-11
4th Down Conversions 1-1 0-0
Sacks By:No.-Yds 3-15 2-11
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Morrison 4 117 4 113 2 66
Martin 10 63 1 62 3 17
Smolen 3 16 0 16 0 12
Garris 1 16 0 16 0 16
Gore 9 23 12 11 0 9
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 16 13 1 210 2 43
Iciek 7 4 1 85 0 47
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Bass 4 85 0 47
Fowler 3 101 2 43
Mitchell 3 37 0 19
Trent 3 33 0 13
Mathews 1 27 0 27
Smolen 1 8 0 8
Catlin 1 5 0 5
Garris 1 -1 0 0
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 2 69 34.5 36 0
Returns PR KOR INTR
Catlin 4-35 2-59 -
Morrison 1-21 2-36 -
B. Carr - - 1-0
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Stansbery 2-5-7 - - -
Hinkle 4-2-6 1.0-2 - -
Beuke 3-3-6 2.0-13 1.5-9 -
Jones 2-4-6 - - -
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Game 6
October 7, 2006
Mercyhurst 17
Grand Valley State 49
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Attendance - 10,121
Mercyhurst
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Jennings 7 38 2 36 1 24
McDonald 5 26 2 24 1 16
Stokes 6 14 8 6 0 8
Laffey 1 0 2 -2 0 0
Phillis 3 0 18 -18 0 0
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Phillis 17 8 1 91 0 23
Laffey 10 7 0 85 0 29
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Schuler 4 51 0 29
Watson 2 36 0 23
Lough 2 16 0 11
Gleisner 2 14 0 14
Hill 1 10 0 10
Haynes 1 9 0 9
Jennings 1 9 0 9
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Hill 6 267 44.5 55 0
Returns PR KOR INTR
Lough 2-28 5-128 -
Haynes - 2-27 -
Herbener - - 1-4
Cassell - 1-8 -
Boyce - - 1-0
Field Goal Attempts
Scanlon 1st 0:03 39 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Boyce 6-3-9 1.0-6 0.5-4 1-0
Kokrak 4-5-9 1.5-5 - -
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Game 7
October 14, 2006
Grand Valley State 33
Indianapolis 7
Key Stadium
Indianapolis, Ind.
Attendance - 2,711
TEAM STATISTICS
UI GV
First Downs 11 24
Rushing 3 15
Passing 6 8
Penalty 2 1
Rushing Attempts 30 41
Yards Gained Rushing 97 260
Yards Lost Rushing 16 12
Net Yards Rushing 81 248
Net Yards Passing 131 209
Passes Attempted 15 29
Passes Completed 8 15
Had Intercepted 0 0
Total Offensive Plays 45 70
Total Net Yards 212 457
Avg. Gain Per Play 4.7 6.5
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-1 1-0
Penalties: No.-Yds. 1-10 9-78
No. of Punts-Yards 4-156 3-110
Avg. Per Punt 39.0 36.7
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-8 2-13
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 5-82 4-48
Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 26:37 33:23
3rd Down Conversions 2-11 5-11
4th Down Conversions 0-1 1-2
Sacks By:No.-Yds 1-4 2-11
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 0 16 10 7 33
Indianapolis
Second Quarter
0 0 0 7 7
GV-Finnerty 1 yd run (Carter kick), 6:34 (12 plays, 86
yards, 5:34) GV 7 - UI 0
GV-Adams safety, 1:31 GV 9 - UI 0
GV-Fowler 32 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 0:21 (7
plays, 56 yards, 0:54) GV 16 - UI 0
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2006 Game Summaries
Third Quarter
GV-Carter 30 yd field goal, 12:20 (8 plays, 61 yards, 2:31)
GV 19 - UI 0
GV-Garris 9 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 7:07 (7
plays, 54 yards, 3:25) GV 26 - UI 0
Fourth Quarter
GV-Stevens 0 yd fumble recovery (Carter kick), 6:45 (11
plays, 97 yards, 5:29) GV 33 - UI 0
UI-Jenkins 44 yd pass from Gillin (Mossbrucker kick),
4:55 (4 plays, 76 yards, 1:39) GV 33 - UI 7
Indianapolis, Ind. - #1 Grand Valley State claimed a 33-7 victory Saturday night at Indianapolis, extending college football's longest
winning streak to 20 games. GVSU improves to 7-0 overall and 6-0 in GLIAC action, while Indianapolis falls to 4-3 overall and 3-3 in
the GLIAC.
GVSU began the scoring with a Cullen Finnerty one-yard TD run at the 6:34 mark of the second quarter, culminating a 12-play, 86yard
drive. Todd Carter added the PAT to give the Lakers a 7-0 lead. GVSU downed a Justin Trumble punt at the Indianapolis one and on
third down Anthony Adams and Ryan Gaydosh tackled Craig Jenkins in the end zone for a safety. GVSU drove 56 yards in 54 seconds
after the free kick for a TD. Finnerty hit Fowler with a 32-yard TD pass with 21 ticks left in the first half for a 16-0 lead.
The Lakers opened the second half with an eight-play, 61-yard drive that resulted in a Carter 30-yard field goal and Preston Garris
hauled in a nine-yard scoring pass with 7:07 left in the third quarter to up the Laker lead to 26-0. GVSU closed the scoring when Sean
Stevens recovered a Preston Garris fumble in the end zone.
"I thought we played solid football for 60 minutes against a very good team," said third-year head coach Chuck Martin. "We were balanced
on offense and I was really pleased with the defensive effort," added Martin.
Grand Valley State rushed for 238 yards and passed for 209. Finnerty completed 15-of-29 passes for 209 yards and two TDs, while
rushing for 26 yards on five carries. Finnerty became the fourth QB in college football history to pass for over 9,000 yards and rush for
more than 2,000 yards in a career. In addition, Finnerty became the all-time leader in victories by a starting QB in college football history
with 43 to pass North Alabama's Cody Gross.
Astin Martin rushed for 76 yards on 17 carries, while freshman Blake Smolen chipped in 58 yards on five carries and four receptions
for 35 yards. Eric Fowler eclipsed the 100-yard receiving mark for the fourth time with four catches for 119 yards and one TD.
Defensively, Anthony Adams led the Lakers with 10 tackles, while Derrick Jones, Ryan Gaydosh and Kirk Carruth each added nine.
P.J. Beuke tallied seven tackles, caused a fumble and recovered a fumble. GVSU limited Indianapolis to 212 total yards, 76 of which came
on the Greyhounds last drive against the Lakers second team defense.
Indianapolis
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Jenkins 18 70 4 66 0 22
Gillin 9 22 12 10 0 9
Wright 2 5 0 5 0 3
Nalley 1 0 0 0 0 0
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Gillin 15 8 0 131 1 44
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Sanford 5 57 0 22
Jenkins 1 44 1 44
Geller 1 18 0 18
Pickett 1 12 0 12
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Fakes 4 156 39.0 47
Returns PR KOR INTR
Clinton 2-8 3-54 -
Nalley - 2-28 -
Field Goal Attempts
Mossbrucker 1st 3:19 48 yds Missed
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Shaw 4-7-11 - - -
Ladd 6-2-8 - - -
Umphress 1-7-8 - - -
Fleshman 2-5-7 - - -
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Martin 17 83 7 76 0 13
Smolen 5 58 0 58 0 22
Garris 5 42 0 42 0 11
Finnerty 5 29 4 25 1 13
Gore 6 24 0 24 0 9
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 29 15 0 209 2 47
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 4 119 1 47
Smolen 4 35 0 15
Catlin 2 20 0 18
Garris 2 9 1 9
Martin 2 9 0 5
Trent 1 17 0 17
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 3 110 36.7 40 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Smolen - 1-13 -
Catlin 2-13 1-20 -
Gore - 1-31 -
Field Goal Attempts
Carter 3rd 12:20 30 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Adams 2-8-10 2.0-4 - -
Jones 1-8-9 1.5-5 0.5-4 -
Gaydosh 1-8-9 - - -
Carruth 1-8-9 0.5-0 - -

2006 Game Summaries
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Northwood 7 0 0 0 7
Grand Valley State 7 21 10 7 45
First Quarter
NU-Ivy 19 yd run (Evans kick), 12:18 (5 plays, 81 yards, 2:42) NU 7
- GV 0
GV-Ulberg 7 yd fumble recovery (Carter kick), 6:43 NU 7 - GV 7
Second Quarter
GV-Fowler 12 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 8:44 (3 plays,
14yards, 1:06) GV 14 - NU 7
GV-Fowler 2 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 3:08 (26 plays, 33
yards, 3:12) GV 21 - NU 7
GV-Mitchell 35 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 0:47 (2 plays, 50
yards, 0:23) GV 28 - NU 7
Third Quarter
GV-Carter 32 yd field goal, 2:26 (8 plays, 15 yards, 2:21) GV 31 -
NU 7
GV-Adams 11 yd fumble recovery (Carter kick), 1:51 GV 38 - NU 7
Fourth Quarter
GV-Koster 5 yd pass from Iciek (Carter kick), 1:44 (11 plays, 49
yards, 7:34) GV 45 - NU 7
Allendale, Mich. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State recovered five fumbles and picked off a pass en route to a convincing 45-7 victory over #9 Northwood Saturday
night before a crowd of 13,480 at Lubbers Stadium. GVSU improved to 8-0 overall and 7-0 in league action, while Northwood falls to 6-1 overall. The Lakers
won their school-record 21st game overall. GVSU will hit the road next week for a 2 p.m. contest at rival Ferris State.
Northwood opened the game with an impressive five-play, 81-yard drive that resulted in Antonie Ivy 19-yard TD run with just 2:42 off the clock. However,
that would be the last time the Timberwolves scored and Northwood managed just 85 yards of total offense for the remainder of the game. GVSU moved into
Northwood territory on its first possession, but sophomore kicker Todd Carter missed a 40-yard field goal wide right. The Laker defense then took over the
game. The ball was snapped over QB Kyle Kolbe's head on Northwood's second play following the missed FG and junior defensive tackle Justin Ulberg scooped
it up and rumbled 7 yards for a TD. Carter added the PAT to tie the game.
"That was big boost for our team," said GVSU head coach Chuck Martin. "Northwood scored quick and then we missed a scoring opportunity, so we felt
good after Justin's (Ulberg) TD,” he added.
The Lakers downed a Justin Trumble punt on the Northwood three yard line early in the second quarter and then forced a three and out. NU punter Chris
Kollias unleashed an eight-yard punt that rolled out of bounds at the Northwood 14. QB Cullen Finnerty hit WR Eric Fowler with a 12-yard scoring pass to put
the Lakers up 14-7. DL Ryan Gaydosh forced another Northwood fumble that LB Anthony Adams recovered. Finnerty drove the Lakers 33 yards in six plays
and then hit Fowler with a two-yard TD pass.
Mark Catlin returned a Kollias punt 32 yards to the 50-yard line with 1:10 left in the first half. Finnerty hit WR Terry Mitchell with a 15-yard completion,
then hit Mitchell with a 35-yard pass and catch for a TD and a 28-7 Laker lead at the half.
"We took advantage of turnovers and field position in the second quarter and that proved to be the difference in the game," said Martin.
Grand Valley State took the opening kickoff of the second half and used up 8:07 off the clock before a dropped snap on a field goal attempt. The Lakers
forced yet another Northwood turnover and Carter drilled a 32-yard field goal for a 31-7 Laker lead. Northwood fumbled on its first play from scrimmage and
Anthony Adams recovered his third fumble of the night, returning this one 11 yards for a TD. QB Brad Iciek hit WR Mike Koster with a five-yard TD pass for
the final points of the game. The TD pass was the first for both Iciek and Koster.
"Our defense was outstanding, both in defending the run and forcing turnovers," stated Martin.
GVSU used a balanced attack on offense, passing for 158 yards and rushing for 157 yards. GVSU produced 17 first downs, while Northwood was limited
to just eight, three of which came on the first drive of the game. Finnerty completed 9-of-19 passes for 146 yards and three TDs in a steady rain. In addition,
he rushed 14 times for 80 yards. Maurice Gore rushed nine times for 37 yards and Astin Martin had 17 carries for 33 yards. Fowler caught four passes for 49
yards and two TDs, while Koster hauled in three passes for 23 yards. Mitchell pulled in two passes for 50 yards and a TD.
Defensively, GVSU allowed 130 yards rushing for the game, 81 of which came on the opening drive of the game. Anthony Adams led the defense with 11
tackles, three fumble recoveries, and two tackles for loss. Brandon Carr tallied eight tackles and a pass deflection, while P.J. Beuke chipped in six stops. Buster
Larkins added five tackles and an interception. DT Ryan Gaydosh recorded three tackles, a tackle for loss, a QB sack, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery
on the night.
"Northwood is an outstanding team and our defense had to execute the game plan to stop their offense," said LB Anthony Adams. "We had to do our job
individually for us to have a solid team effort."
TEAM STATISTICS
GV NU
First Downs 17 8
Rushing 7 7
Passing 8 1
Penalty 2 0
Rushing Attempts 42 130
Yards Gained Rushing 186 169
Yards Lost Rushing 29 39
Net Yards Rushing 157 130
Net Yards Passing 158 36
Passes Attempted 22 11
Passes Completed 11 4
Had Intercepted 1 1
Total Offensive Plays 64 46
Total Net Yards 315 166
Avg. Gain Per Play 4.9 3.6
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-0 5-5
Penalties: No.-Yds. 7-55 2-20
No. of Punts-Yards 2-101 4-119
Avg. Per Punt 50.5 29.8
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 1-32 0-0
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 2-45 6-118
Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-1 1-24
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 2-18 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 37:12 22:48
3rd Down Conversions 7-17 4-10
4th Down Conversions 3-4 0-0
Sacks By:No.-Yds 1-1 0-0
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Finnerty 14 90 10 80 0 26
Gore 9 41 4 37 0 14
Martin 17 48 15 33 0 12
Smolen 2 7 0 7 0 5
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 19 9 1 146 3 35
Iciek 3 2 0 12 1 7
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 4 49 2 20
Koster 3 23 1 11
Mitchell 2 50 1 35
Smolen 2 36 0 23
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 2 101 50.5 53 2
Returns PR KOR INTR
Smolen - 2-45 -
Catlin 1-32 - -
Larkins - - 1-1
Field Goal Attempts
Carter 1st 7:46 40 yds Missed
Carter 3rd 2:26 32 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Adams 6-5-11 2.0-2 - -
B. Carr 5-2-8 1.0-1 - -
Beuke 1-5-6 - - -
Larkins 2-3-5 - - 1-1
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Game 8
October 21, 2006
Northwood 7
Grand Valley State 45
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Attendance - 13,480
Northwood
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Steffen 7 61 13 48 0 40
Kolbe 14 50 10 40 0 23
Ivy 3 24 0 24 1 19
Childs 4 12 0 12 0 5
Brandon 2 9 0 9 0 5
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Kolbe 9 3 1 29 0 14
Klukowski 2 1 0 7 0 7
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Carr 2 19 0 14
Steffen 1 10 0 10
Davis 1 7 0 7
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Kollias 4 119 29.8 41 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Agee - 3-63 -
McCoy - - 1-24
Burton - 3-56 -
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
McCoy 5-3-8 - - 1-24
Hughes 5-3-8 - - -
Johnson 3-3-6 0.5-3 - -
Clement 3-2-5 2.0-6 - -
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Game 9
October 28, 2006
Grand Valley State 28
Ferris State 6
Top Taggart Field
Big Rapids, Mich.
Attendance - 4,936
TEAM STATISTICS
FS GV
First Downs 17 18
Rushing 10 10
Passing 5 7
Penalty 2 1
Rushing Attempts 36 39
Yards Gained Rushing 178 246
Yards Lost Rushing 26 57
Net Yards Rushing 152 189
Net Yards Passing 86 182
Passes Attempted 20 15
Passes Completed 10 11
Had Intercepted 3 1
Total Offensive Plays 56 51
Total Net Yards 238 371
Avg. Gain Per Play 4.3 6.9
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-1 2-0
Penalties: No.-Yds. 2-7 7-75
No. of Punts-Yards 4-127 2-99
Avg. Per Punt 31.8 49.5
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 1-11
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 2-28 3-47
Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-0 3-21
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 27:15 32:45
3rd Down Conversions 3-10 3-9
4th Down Conversions 0-0 1-3
Sacks By:No.-Yds 3-10 1-5
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 7 7 7 7 28
Ferris State 0 3 3 0 6
First Quarter
GV-Garris 10 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 8:51 (5
plays, 58 yards, 2:06) GV 7 - FS 0
Second Quarter
GV-Trent 30 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 12:18 (2
plays, 40 yards, 0:59) GV 14 - FS 0
FS-Eichler 52 yd field goal, 5:38 (6 plays, 27 yards, 3:18)
GV 14 - FS 3
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2006 Game Summaries
Third Quarter
FS-Eichler 31 yd field goal, 11:13 (8 plays, 30 yards,
3:05) GV 14 - FS 6
GV-Fowler 12 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 5:29
(10 plays, 83 yards, 5:36) GV 21 - FS 6
Fourth Quarter
GV-Fowler 1 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 1:07
(14 plays, 72 yards, 9:07) GV 28 - FS 6
Big Rapids, Mich. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State extended the nation’s longest football winning streak to 22 games Saturday with a convincing
28-6 victory at rival Ferris State. The Lakers improve to 9-0 overall and 8-0 in GLIAC action, while Ferris State falls to 6-3 overall
and 5-3 in the GLIAC.
GVSU took its opening possession 58 yards in five plays for a touchdown. Preston Garris took a shovel pass from QB Cullen Finnerty
and forced his way in from 10 yards out. Todd Carter added the PAT for a 7-0 Laker lead. Grand Valley State needed just two plays to
move 40 yards into a fierce wind for its second score following a 17-yard FSU punt that went out of bounds at the Bulldog 40. Finnerty
hit WR Antione Trent with a 10-yard hook over the middle that he took 20 more yards for a 30-yard TD reception. Ferris State's only
points of the half came on a career-long field goal of 52 yards by Josh Eichler. GVSU stopped a potential Bulldog scoring opportunity at
the end of the first half when safety Jacob McGuckin picked off a Ryan Kaul pass in the end zone with 12 seconds left in the half.
Finnerty was intercepted on the first play of the second half to give Ferris State life coming out of the locker room. The Bulldogs took
advantage by driving 30 yards in eight plays before Eichler connected from 31 yards for his second field goal of the day.
Heading into the wind in the third quarter, GVSU went on a 10-play, 83-yard scoring drive that took 5:36 off the clock. Finnerty hit
WR Eric Fowler a 12-yard TD pass to put the Lakers up 21-6. Grand Valley State concluded the game with a 14-play, 72-yard drive that
took 9:07 off the clock in the fourth quarter. Finnerty tossed a one-yard TD pass to an uncovered Fowler in the corner in the end zone.
"It feels good to be 9-0," said third-year head coach Chuck Martin. "We knew this was a huge game for Ferris State because they had
aspirations of the playoffs if they could pick up a win today. I believe they were seventh in the regional rankings heading into today's
game and if they were to beat us that would have put them in a great position. However, that is what makes the victory special because
our guys were able to grind out a win in less than ideal weather conditions against a good football team," added Martin.
Finnerty completed 11-of-15 passes for 182 yards and four TDs. Blake Smolen recorded his first 100-yard rushing performance with
110 yards on 16 carries, while Astin Martin added 86 yards on 11 carries. Eric Fowler caught four passes for 80 yards and two TDs, while
Smolen added 36 receiving yards on three catches. Preston Garris caught two passes for 36 yards and a TD. Defensively, freshman P.J.
Beuke led the way with eight tackles, while Anthony Adams chipped in seven. Mike McFadden recorded six tackles and became the alltime
career sack leader in DII football history with his 34th career QB sack. CB Brandon Carr, safety Jacob McGuckin and Derek
Stansbery each picked off a pass, while McFadden recovered a Bulldog fumble.
"Our defense is playing good football and that showed again today," added Martin. "They have held the past three opponents to seven
(Indianapolis), seven (Northwood) and six (Ferris State) points the last three weeks."
GVSU recorded 371 yards of total offense on 54 plays, while Ferris State managed just 238 yards on 56 plays. GVSU punter Justin
Trumble averaged 49.5 yards on two punts.
Ferris State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Grigg 15 89 1 88 0 16
Kaul 15 80 20 60 0 17
Van Wieren1 4 0 4 0 4
Guevara 1 3 0 3 0 3
Vandenberg 1 1 0 1 0 1
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Kaul 20 10 3 86 0 19
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Miller 5 30 0 16
Guevara 3 44 0 19
Fricke 2 12 0 7
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Yates 4 127 31.8 54 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Miller - 2-28 -
Skodak 0 0 1-0
Field Goal Attempts
Eichler 2nd 5:38 52 yds Good
Eichler 3rd 11:13 31 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Visser 5-2-7 2.5-10 1.5-7 -
Hollandsworth 5-2-7 - - -
Schumacher 4-3-7 2.5-20 1.0-10 -
Klobucher 4-2-6 - - -
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Smolen 16 117 7 110 0 30
Martin 11 94 8 86 0 36
Garris 1 6 0 6 0 6
Catlin 1 1 0 1 0 1
Finnerty 9 28 31 -3 0 13
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 15 11 1 182 4 40
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 5 80 2 40
Smolen 3 36 0 21
Garris 2 36 1 26
Trent 1 30 1 30
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 2 99 49.5 56 2
Returns PR KOR INTR
Smolen - 1-21 -
McGuckin - - 1-0
Stansbery - - 1-0
B. Carr - - 1-21
Mark Catlin 1-11 2-26 -
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Beuke 4-4-8 0.5-1 - -
Adams 6-1-7 1.0-2 - -
McFadden 4-2-6 1.5-5 1.0-5 -

2006 Game Summaries
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Saginaw Valley State 0 0 14 21 35
Grand Valley State 14 14 7 14 49
First Quarter
GV-Finnerty 2 yd run (Carter kick), 7:14 (9 plays, 50 yards, 4:34) GV
7 - SV 0
GV-Martin 25 yd run (Carter kick), 2:00 (4 plays, 43 yards, 1:35) GV
14 - SV 0
Second Quarter
GV-McGuckin 33 yd interception return (Carter kick), 6:53 GV 21 -
SV 0
GV-Mitchell 8 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 4:00 (4 plays, 19
yards, 1:41) GV 28 - SV 0
Third Quarter
GV-Fowler 7 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 5:51 (7 plays, 8-
yards, 3:03) GV 35 - SV 0
SV-Cottengim 24 yd pass from Dougherty (Belmonte kick), 3:28 (5
plays, 75 yards, 2:18) GV 35 - SV 7
SV-Emeott 8 yd pass from Dougherty (Belmonte kick), 1:28 (7 plays,
46 yards, 1:55) GV 35 - SV 14
Fourth Quarter
GV-Trent 7 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 11:24 (9 plays, 70
yards, 4:59) GV 42 - SV 14
SV-Cottengim 12 yd pass from Dougherty (Belmonte kick), 9:28 (6
plays, 64 yards, 1:40) GV 42 - SV 21
GV-Trent 45 yd kickoff return (Carter kick), 9:20 GV 49 - SV 21
SV-Cottengim 22 yd pass from Dougherty (Belmonte kick), 7:48 (6
plays, 63 yards, 1:21) GV 49 - SV 28
SV-Cottengim 8 yd pass from Dougherty (Belmonte kick), 2:55 (12
plays, 86 yards, 2:34) GV 49 - SV 35
Allendale, Mich. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State claimed a 49-35 victory over Saginaw Valley State Saturday night at Lubbers Stadium. The Lakers clinched their second
straight outright GLIAC title with the victory and improved 53-3 in their last 56 GLIAC games. GVSU has won four GLIAC titles since the 2001 season.
GVSU scored on its first possession and never looked back. Senior QB Cullen Finnerty scored on a two-yard run and PK Todd Carter added the PAT for a 7-0 lead. RB
Astin Martin scored on a 25-yard TD run to cap a 43-yard, four-play drive that put the Lakers up 14-0 in the first quarter. GVSU's Jacob McGuckin picked off a Vinnie Miroth
pass and returned it 33 yards for a TD. Finnerty then found WR Terry Mitchell all alone in the end zone for an eight-yard score to give the Lakers a 28-0 lead at the half.
GVSU limited Saginaw Valley State to 100 yards of total offense in the first half, 89 through the air and 11 rushing, while the Lakers ran for 109 and passes for 113.
"We came out and dominated the game on both sides of the ball against a very good team," said third-year head coach Chuck Martin. "Our defense did a great job against
Saginaw Valley State and gave our offense some great scoring opportunities," added Martin.
The second half started just as the first ended. GVSU drove 80 yards in seven plays as Finnerty hit WR Eric Fowler in the corner of the end zone for a 35-0 GVSU lead
at the 5:51 mark of the third quarter.
Saginaw Valley State scored two third quarter TDs, but Finnerty found WR Antione Trent in the back of the end zone for a seven-yard TD pass to give GVSU a 42-14
lead. SVSU scored quickly, but Trent then returned the onside kick 45 yards for a TD to put GVSU up 49-21. GVSU's second units played almost the entire fourth quarter
as the Cardinals added two late scores for the final margin.
"It was nice to win the GLIAC title outright at home," said Martin. "This team has done a great job of keeping its focus from week to week and they have worked extremely
hard to improve each week," added Martin.
Finnerty completed 11-of-16 passes for 158 yards and three TDs, while rushing for 26 yards and a TD. Martin rushed 12 times for 76 yards and a TD, while Preston Garris
toted the ball eight times for 54 yards. Fowler caught four passes for 75 yards, Blake Smolen hauled in three passes for 24 yards and Mitchell caught two passes for 33 yards.
Mark Catlin returned three punts for 56 yards.
Defensively, LB P.J. Beuke led the way with nine tackles, while Drew Hinkle recorded a career-high eight tackles, two TFL (-9) and 1.5 QB sacks (-6). McGuckin tallied
eight tackles and picked off a pass, while Kirk Carruth also picked off a pass. The Lakers recorded nine tackles for loss (-36) and four QB sacks (-20) on the night.
TEAM STATISTICS
SV GV
First Downs 28 15
Rushing 5 7
Passing 23 6
Penalty 0 2
Rushing Attempts 29 35
Yards Gained Rushing 100 180
Yards Lost Rushing 37 11
Net Yards Rushing 63 169
Net Yards Passing 428 158
Passes Attempted 52 16
Passes Completed 37 11
Had Intercepted 2 0
Total Offensive Plays 81 51
Total Net Yards 491 327
Avg. Gain Per Play 6.1 6.4
Fumbles: No.-Lost 4-0 2-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. 6-55 4-25
No. of Punts-Yards 3-108 8-455
Avg. Per Punt 36.0 35.0
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 1-3 3-56
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 6-96 2-54
Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 2-43
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 33:08 26:52
3rd Down Conversions 6-14 4-9
4th Down Conversions 3-4 1-1
Sacks By:No.-Yds 0-0 5-24
Saginaw Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Emeott 7 32 0 32 0 10
Crandall 8 26 3 23 0 13
Goetz 3 12 4 8 0 8
C.Dougherty 6 22 14 8 0 13
Fournier 1 1 0 1 0 1
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Dougherty 37 28 0 360 5 34
Miroth 15 9 2 68 0 20
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Cottengim 11 149 4 29
Emeott 8 53 1 11
J. Dougherty 7 103 0 29
Awrey 6 85 0 34
Scott 2 17 0 11
C. Dougherty 1 15 0 15
Stone 1 4 0 4
Kelch 1 2 0 5
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Fournier 3 108 36.0 42 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Black 1-3 3-53 -
DiGiorgio - 1-18 -
Crandall - 2-25 -
Field Goal Attempts
Belmonte 3rd 8:54 23 yds Missed
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Miller 3-4-7 - - -
Solmon 4-2-6 - - -
Kelly 3-3-6 - - -
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Game 10
November 4, 2006
Saginaw Valley State 35
Grand Valley State 49
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Attendance - 12,410
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Martin 12 76 0 76 1 25
Garris 8 58 4 54 0 43
Finnerty 5 26 0 26 1 11
Gore 6 15 3 12 0 6
Smolen 1 5 0 5 0 5
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 16 11 0 158 3 50
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 4 75 1 50
Smolen 3 24 0 9
Mitchell 2 33 1 25
Trent 2 26 1 19
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 1 35 35.0 35 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Trent - 1-45 -
Carruth - - 1-10
McGuckin - - 1-33
Catlin 3-56 1-9 -
Field Goal Attempts
Carter 2nd 7:24 43 yds Missed
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Beuke 7-2-9 - - -
Hinkle 3-5-8 2.0-9 1.5-6 -
McGuckin 3-5-8 - - 1-33
B. Carr 5-1-6 - - -
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Game 11
November 11, 2006
Grand Valley State 47
Northern Michigan 17
Superior Dome
Marquette, Mich.
Attendance - 5,364
TEAM STATISTICS
NM GV
First Downs 19 23
Rushing 6 9
Passing 11 14
Penalty 2 0
Rushing Attempts 22 31
Yards Gained Rushing 87 188
Yards Lost Rushing 51 19
Net Yards Rushing 36 169
Net Yards Passing 340 364
Passes Attempted 46 20
Passes Completed 27 15
Had Intercepted 1 1
Total Offensive Plays 68 51
Total Net Yards 376 533
Avg. Gain Per Play 5.5 10.5
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-0 1-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. 2-10 6-36
No. of Punts-Yards 4-144 0-0
Avg. Per Punt 36.0 0.0
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 3-10
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 8-146 3-60
Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-0 1-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 32:16 27:44
3rd Down Conversions 9-17 4-7
4th Down Conversions 0-2 2-2
Sacks By:No.-Yds 1-10 6-38
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 13 21 7 7 47
Northern Michigan 3 7 0 7 17
First Quarter
GV-Fowler 6 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 11:45 (6 plays,
71 yards, 3:15) GV 7 - NM 0
NM-Laue 28 yd field goal, 4:17 (13 plays, 70 yards, 7:18) GV 7 -
NM 3
GV-Fowler 20 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick failed), 1:11 (7
plays, 50 yards, 3:00) GV 13 - NM 3
Second Quarter
GV-Mathews 20 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 10:54 (6
plays, 38 yards, 2:24) GV 20 - NM 3
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NM-Raspberry 84 yd pass from Rivera (Laue kick), 6:51 (3 plays,
80 yards, 1:18) GV 20 - NM 10
GV-Mitchell 15 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 4:58 (4 plays,
52 yards, 1:43) GV 27 - NM 10
GV-Trent 13 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 1:40 (3 plays, 62
yards, 0:50) GV 33 - NM 10
Third Quarter
GV-Fowler 33 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 8:44 (8 plays,
88 yards, 4:23) GV 40 - NM 10
Fourth Quarter
GV-Koster 23 yd pass from Iciek (Carter kick), 13:19 (7 plays, 81
yards, 5:06) GV 47 - NM 10
NM-Merckx 5 yd pass from Reed (Laue kick), 1:19 (7 plays, 43
yards, 3:28) GV 47 - NM 17
Marquette, Mich. - Grand Valley State senior quarterback Cullen Finnerty threw five first half touchdowns as the Lakers completed their fifth undefeated regular season (11-
0) in school history and fourth in the last six years with a 47-17 victory at Northern Michigan in the Superior Dome. In addition, GVSU won its 24th straight game, extending
the nation’s longest college football winning streak. Grand Valley State will receive a bye in the first round of the NCAA DII Playoffs that will begin November 18. GVSU
will open the playoffs on Saturday, November 25 at Lubbers Stadium versus an opponent to be determined.
GVSU rolled down the field in on its opening possession as Finnerty completed a six-play, 71-yard drive with a six-yard TD pass to Eric Fowler. Finnerty's TD pass to
Fowler was the first of three to the senior from New Haven, Mich. and first of six overall on the day in a little more than two quarters of action.
Northern Michigan answered with a 13-play, 70-yard drive that resulted in a Jon Laue 28-yard field goal. However, the Lakers drove 50 yards in seven plays and scored
when Finnerty hit Fowler with a 20-yard TD pass and catch. The PAT was missed and the Lakers led 13-3. Tight end John Mathews hauled in a 20-yard TD reception from
Finnerty over the middle to open the second quarter to give Grand Valley a 20-3 lead.
"The Northern Michigan defense gave us great looks in the passing game today and we really did a great job of taking advantage of those opportunities," said head coach
Chuck Martin. "Our offense needed to take some pressure off our defense today because we were missing four starters," added Martin.
Northern Michigan's Greg Raspberry caught a deflected pass from QB Buddy Rivera and scored on an 84-yard pass to close the gap (20-10) on the Lakers.
The Lakers came back quickly as Finnerty led the offense on a 4-play, 52-yard drive that took 1:43 off the clock. Finnerty hit WR Terry Mitchell in the corner of the end
zone with a 15-yard TD pass to give GVSU a 27-10 lead. The Laker defense forced a three and out and Finnerty guided a three-play, 62-yard scoring drive that took just 50
seconds. Finnerty found Antione Trent in the corner of the end zone with a 13-yard touchdown pass and catch to give GVSU a 33-10 lead.
"Cullen (Finnerty) did a nice job of getting the ball down field and giving our receivers a chance to make a play and I was really happy with how our receivers played in
all facets of the game," said Martin.
The Laker offense continued to dominate in the second half, opening with an eight-play, 88-yard drive that ended with Finnerty throwing his sixth TD pass of the day.
Finnerty scrambled to his right and threw a 33-yard scoring pass to Fowler, who caught his third TD pass of the day.
The Laker reserves came in the game at the 3:25 mark of the third quarter and quickly drove 81 yards in seven plays as Brad Iciek hit Mike Koster with a 23-yard TD
pass at the 13:19 mark of the fourth quarter to give GVSU a 47-10 lead. Northern Michigan added a late TD for the final margin of 47-17.
The Laker offense produced 533 total yards, including 364 through the air and 169 on the ground. GVSU averaged 10.5 yards per play. Finnerty completed 13-of-18 passes
for 296 yards and six TDs. His six TDs are a career-high and a Superior Dome single-game record. WR Eric Fowler caught seven passes for a career-high 176 yards and
a career-high three TDs. Mike Koster caught two passes for 68 yards and a TD, while Antione Trent hauled in two passes for 32 yards and a TD. Maurice Gore led the rushing
attack with 58 yards on nine carries, while Astin Martin rushed for 31 yards on seven carries in limited action.
"Our defense did a great job today with a limited number of players due to injury," said Martin. "We gave up one long pass play on a crazy bounce and besides that we
limited Northern to just 292 yards of total offense."
Defensively, Brandon Carr tallied a team-high seven tackles, while brother Tony Carr added five. DT Derrick Jones tallied four tackles, a career-high three QB sacks and
3.5 TFL. The Lakers recorded 10 tackles for loss and six QB sacks on the day. Derek Stansbery picked off a pass in the fourth quarter for GVSU. The Lakers held NMU to
376 yards of total offense, including 36 via the ground.
Northern Michigan
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Bossuah 11 52 4 48 0 17
Wells 1 0 4 -4 0 0
Rivera 10 35 43 -8 0 20
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Rivera 35 19 0 290 1 84
Reed 11 8 1 50 1 9
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Nichols 8 63 0 16
Raspberry 6 192 1 84
Wells 3 29 0 12
Merckx 3 15 1 7
Bossuach 3 13 0 9
Ahrndt 2 10 0 6
Schrauben 2 10 0 5
Hughes 1 8 0 8
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Labuz 4 144 36.0 40 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
Nichols - 2-20 -
Wells - 5-114 -
Hoggard - - 1-0
Nelson - 1-12 -
Field Goal Attempts
Laue 1st 4:17 28 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Bloch 7-5-12 - - -
Holmes 4-1-5 - - -
Grignon 2-2-4 - - -
Nelson 2-2-4 - - -
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Gore 9 58 0 58 0 20
Martin 7 31 0 31 0 9
Finnerty 5 39 10 29 0 22
Garris 5 29 4 25 0 13
Smolen 1 22 0 22 0 22
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 18 13 1 296 6 42
Iciek 2 2 0 68 1 45
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 7 176 3 42
Koster 2 68 1 45
Trent 2 32 1 19
Garris 1 27 0 27
Smolen 1 26 0 26
Mathews 1 20 1 20
Mitchell 1 15 1 15
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
None
Returns PR KOR INTR
Smolen - 2-30 -
Catlin 3-10 - -
Stansbery - - 1-0
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
B. Carr 7-0-7 - - -
T. Carr 5-0-5 - - -
Beaty 4-1-5 1.0-5 1.0-5 -
Wojciechowski 3-2-5 1.0-1 - -

2006 Game Summaries
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
South Dakota 3 0 0 14 17
Grand Valley State 7 21 0 7 35
First Quarter
SD-Leibfarth 25 yd field goal, 10:03
(9 plays, 72 yards, 4:57) SD 3 - GV 0
GV-Finnerty 5 yd run (Carter kick), 7:39
(5 plays, 66 yards, 2:17) GV 7 - SD 3
Second Quarter
GV-Catlin 45 yd punt return (Carter kick), 14:44
GV 14 - SD 3
GV-Fowler 22 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 9:12
(4 plays, 80 yards, 2:04) GV 21 - SD 3
GV-Martin 8 yd run (Carter kick), 6:42
(6 plays, 46 yards, 2:05) GV 28 - SD 3
Fourth Quarter
SD-Allison 18 yd pass from Shepard (Leibfarth kick), 11:41
(10 plays, 96 yards, 2:28) GV 28 - SD 10
GV-Fowler 12 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 8:53
(6 plays, 68 yards, 2:35) GV 35 - SD 10
SD-Shepard 1 yd run (Leibfarth kick), 7:04
(7 plays, 62 yards, 1:39)
Allendale, Mich. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State turned in a stellar team effort Saturday afternoon at Lubbers Stadium en route to a 35-17 NCAA
Division II Second Round playoff victory over South Dakota. GVSU improves to 12-0 on the year and will host North Dakota in the Northwest
Region Championship game. It will be the third straight year the Lakers and Fighting Sioux have met in the Northwest Regional title game. GVSU
has now reached a regional title game six straight years and enter the UND game with a 4-1 record in regional title games.
South Dakota opened the game with a nine-play, 72-yard scoring drive as Frank Leibfarth connected on a 25-yard field goal. The Lakers quickly
answered with a five-play, 66-yard touchdown drive that took just 2:17. Finnerty scored on a run around the left end and Todd Carter added the
PAT for a lead the Lakers would not relinquish. Senior WR Mark Catlin provided the next big play as he fielded a Luke Mikkelson punt at the USD
45 and eluded several would be tackles before scoring on a 45-yard punt return for a TD. It was GVSU's first punt return for a TD since 2003 when
Scott Mackey returned a punt 71 yards for a TD at Findlay. Carter's PAT put GVSU up 14-3. "Mark Catlin once again made a big play for us when
he returned that punt for a touchdown," said GVSU head coach Chuck Martin. "You could feel the momentum really shift when we were able to go
up 14-3," added Martin.
The Laker defense forced a Coyote punt and Finnerty led the Lakers on another scoring drive. RB Astin Martin toted the ball twice for 25 yards,
Finnerty hit tight end John Mathews with a 43-yard completion, and then found Fowler in the end zone for a 22-yard TD reception. Carter added
his third PAT of the day for a 21-3 Laker lead. LB Kirk Carruth forced and recovered a fumble by USD QB Noah Shepard at the Coyote 48 to put
the GVSU offense back in action. Finnerty rushed for 21 yards, before Astin Martin finished the drive with three carries for 31 yards. Astin Martin
scored untouched from eight yards out to give Grand Valley State a 28-3 halftime lead.
"I was extremely pleased with our entire team effort in the first half," said Martin. "We played well in all facets of the game and really took the
wind out of their sails," added Martin.
Grand Valley State just tried to run clock the second half. South Dakota scored on a 10-play, 96-yard drive early in the fourth quarter, but the
Lakers came right back with a six-play, 68-yard scoring drive of their own. Finnerty completed passes of 23, 21 and the final 12 yards for a TD to
Fowler to give the Lakers a 35-10 lead. South Dakota added a late TD against the GVSU reserves for the final margin.
"We came out clicking offensively," said Finnerty. "The offensive line did a great job of pass and run blocking, and our entire receiving unit and
Astin Martin did a great job of making plays," added Finnerty.
Finnerty completed 14-of-23 passes for 228 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 27 and another TD. Astin Martin rushed for 96 yards and TD.
WR Eric Fowler caught six passes for 116 yards and two TDs to lead the receivers. Fowler broke the 100-yard receiving mark for the sixth time this
season and ran his season total to 56 catches for 1,206 yards and 18 TDs. Antione Trent hauled in six receptions for 60 yards.
The Laker defense held the high powered Coyote offense to just 119 yards in the opening half. Redshirt freshman Jacob McGuckin tallied a
career-high 15 tackles, while Buster Larkins added nine tackles and a interception. P.J. Beuke chipped in eight tackles and two QB sacks (-22).
Brandon Carr tallied seven tackles and three pass deflections. GVSU recorded eight tackles for loss and five QB sacks in the game.
TEAM STATISTICS
SD GV
First Downs 23 19
Rushing 15 8
Passing 8 9
Penalty 0 2
Rushing Attempts 43 31
Yards Gained Rushing 229 172
Yards Lost Rushing 43 38
Net Yards Rushing 186 134
Net Yards Passing 214 228
Passes Attempted 32 23
Passes Completed 16 14
Had Intercepted 1 0
Total Offensive Plays 75 54
Total Net Yards 400 362
Avg. Gain Per Play 5.3 6.7
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-1 0-0
Penalties: No.-Yds. 5-45 8-55
No. of Punts-Yards 5-180 6-239
Avg. Per Punt 36.0 39.8
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-(-1) 1-45
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 4-103 2-39
Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 1-5
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 29:42 30:18
3rd Down Conversions 7-16 0-6
4th Down Conversions 1-3 0-0
Sacks By:No.-Yds 2-19 5-36
South Dakota
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Logan 17 98 3 95 0 20
Shepard 20 101 40 61 1 19
Mlady 5 20 0 20 0 11
Perkowski 1 10 0 10 0 10
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Shepard 32 16 1 214 1 18
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Allison 7 76 1 18
Little 4 32 0 14
Hatter 2 56 0 42
Logan 2 6 0 8
Robinson 1 44 0 44
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Mikkelsen 5 180 36.0 51 2
Returns PR KOR INTR
Logan 2-(-1) 2-78 -
Mlady - 2-25 -
Field Goal Attempts
Leibfarth 1st 10:03 25 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Dacy 2-7-9 - - -
Simmons 4-3-7 - - -
Scales 2-4-6 2.5-21 2.0-19 -
Reid 2-3-5 - - -
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Game 12
November 25, 2006
South Dakota 17
Grand Valley State 35
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Attendance - 4,133
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Martin 20 113 17 96 1 19
Finnerty 7 46 19 27 1 21
Smolen 2 13 0 13 0 9
Team 2 0 2 -2 0 0
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 23 14 0 228 2 43
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 6 116 2 30
Trent 6 60 0 16
Mathews 1 43 0 43
Martin 1 9 0 9
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 6 239 39.8 54 5
Returns PR KOR INTR
Larkins - - 1-5
Catlin 1-45 - -
Smolen - 2-39 -
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
McGuckin 4-11-15 - - -
Larkins 2-7-9 - - 1-5
Beuke 2-6-8 2.0-22 2.0-22 -
B. Carr 5-2-7 1.0-2 - -
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Game 13
December 2, 2006
North Dakota 20
Grand Valley State 30
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Attendance - 5,184
TEAM STATISTICS
UND GV
First Downs 19 18
Rushing 3 7
Passing 16 10
Penalty 0 1
Rushing Attempts 27 33
Yards Gained Rushing 95 184
Yards Lost Rushing 27 25
Net Yards Rushing 68 159
Net Yards Passing 328 248
Passes Attempted 51 29
Passes Completed 29 15
Had Intercepted 2 1
Total Offensive Plays 78 62
Total Net Yards 396 407
Avg. Gain Per Play 5.1 6.6
Fumbles: No.-Lost 2-2 5-4
Penalties: No.-Yds. 5-36 7-55
No. of Punts-Yards 7-206 5-166
Avg. Per Punt 29.4 33.2
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 2-69 1-11
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 1-18 2-11
Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-19 2-3
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 1-28
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 29:27 30:33
3rd Down Conversions 5-15 3-10
4th Down Conversions 2-3 0-0
Sacks By:No.-Yds 0-0 3-24
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
North Dakota 0 7 7 6 20
Grand Valley State 27 0 0 3 30
First Quarter
GV-Mitchell 20 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 12:08
(3 plays, 53 yards, 0:44) GV 7 - UND 0
GV-Fowler 10 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 7:24 (6
plays, 43 yards, 1:42) GV 14 - UND 0
GV-Adams 28 yd fumble recovery (Carter kick), 5:11
GV 21 - UND 0
GV-Fowler 4 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick failed),
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1:40 (6 plays, 34 yards, 1:44) GV 27 - UND 0
Second Quarter
UND-Trenbeath 46 yd pass from Manke (Hellevang kick),
10:16 (4 plays, 72 yards, 2:14) GV 27 - UND 7
Third Quarter
UND-Brady 1 yd run (Hellevang kick), 0:07 (8 plays, 41
yards, 2:32) GV 27 - UND 14
Fourth Quarter
GV-Carter 28 yd field goal, 11:18 (7 plays, 69 yards, 3:45)
GV 30 - UND 14
UND-Dressler 17 yd pass from Manke, 5:03 (7 plays, 22
yards, 2:37) GV 30 - UND 20
Allendale, Mich. - #1 ranked Grand Valley State used a quick strike offense to build a 27-0 first quarter advantage and went on to claim a 30-20 victory over North Dakota Saturday
afternoon at Lubbers Stadium. GVSU (13-0) will play Delta State (Miss.) Sunday, Dec. 10 at a time and site to be determined.
The play of the game between Grand Valley State and North Dakota might have come just after the coin toss. Grand Valley State won the toss and elected to defer to the second
half, while the Fighting Sioux decided to go against the wind in the first quarter. That decision proved costly. GVSU forced a three-and-out and took over possession on their
own 47. Following an incompletion on first down, senior QB Cullen Finnerty hit Eric Fowler over the middle for a 33-yard completion, then found Terry Mitcell in the corner of
the end zone on the very next play for a 20-yard completion and a TD. The TD drive covered 53 yards and took 44 seconds. Todd Carter added the PAT for a 7-0 Laker lead. North
Dakota was again forced to punt after three plays netted four yards and the punt was downed at the UND 43. Finnerty hit Fowler with passes that covered 22 and 22-yards, then
completed the drive with a 10-yard TD pass to Fowler. Carter added the PAT and GVSU led 14-0. That drive took 1:44 off the clock and covered 43 yards.
The Laker defense then got on the board on the Fighting Sioux's next possesion. UND QB Reed Manke fumbled when getting sacked by junior LB Anthony Adams. Adams then
picked up the fumble and raced 28 yards for a TD to give GVSU a 21-0 lead.
"Anthony did a great job of forcing the fumble and then showed his athletic ability by scooping it up and scoring," said Martin. "That was a huge play because we were able to
score again while going with the wind."
North Dakota was still unable to put anything together offensively and was forced to punt from its own 14. Brent Halfmann netted 20 yards on the punt and GVSU was in great
position again on the North Dakota 34. Finnerty hit Fowler with a 18-yard completion, before Blake Smolen recorded the Lakers' first rushing attempt in the first quarter on a twoyard
rush. Finnerty followed with a 10-yard rush to the UND four and then hit Fowler again in the corner of the end zone for the Lakers’ fourth score in the first quarter. Fowler's
TD catch was an incredible one-handed reception with his right hand. Fowler tallied six receptions for 108 yards and two TDs in the first quarter.
Fowler added, "Cullen just put the ball where the defender couldn't make a play, but I could. We have been together for five years and we have a pretty good idea what each
other is thinking during the game."
North Dakota got on the board early in the second quarter when Manke hit Brady Trenbeath on a short crossing route over the middle that Trenbeath then took 46 yards for a
TD. North Dakota had one other scoring opportunity in the first half, but RB Ryan Chappell fumbled after being hit by DL Derrick Jones on the Laker five and Matt Beaty fell on
the ball at the GVSU five.
Grand Valley State was moving into the wind in the third quarter and the Lakers opened with a six-play, 47-yard drive that took 3:22 off the clock. Punter Justin Trumble then
dropped a punt at the Fighting Sioux eight. UND, moving with the wind was forced to punt after four plays and the Lakers went on another time consuming drive that took 5:26 off
the clock.
Finnerty lost a fumble on the North Dakota 21 and then on the Lakers' next possession, RB Blake Smolen lost a fumble on the GVSU 41. UND drove 41 yards in eight plays
before Brandon Brady scored from one-yard out with 7.8 seconds left in the third quarter. "Our defense did a great job in the third quarter and if our offense hadn't turned the ball
over twice North Dakota would not have scored in the third quarter," said Martin.
GVSU had the wind in the fourth quarter and the Lakers went back to work. Finnerty completed passes of 11 yards to Fowler, 50 yards to Mitchell and then 11 yards to Fowler
again to move GVSU to the UND eight. Fowler was then tackled in the end zone on a pass attempt that gave the Lakers a first-and-goal. However, the UND defense held tough and
forced Todd Carter to kick a 28-yard field goal to give the Lakers a 30-14 lead. UND scored a late TD on a 17-yard pass from Manke to Weston Dressler. “I was pleased with our
execution until midway through the third quarter, but then we got sloppy," said Martin. "However, I am extremely happy to be one of four teams still playing next week," added
Martin.
Finnerty led the offense, completing 15-of-29 passes for 248 yards and three TDs, while rushing for 85 yards on 16 carries. Cullen accounted for 333 yards of total offense. RB
Astin Martin rushed 11 times for 76 yards, while WR Eric Fowler hauled in a career-best 12 catches for 174 yards and two TDs. Fowler became the GVSU all-time, single-season
leader for receiving yards with 1,380. Fowler broke former Laker great David Kircus' total of 1,341 yards in 2002. Fowler's 20 receiving TDs is third on the single-season list, behind
Kircus' 35 in 2002 and 28 in 2001. Terry Mitchell caught three passes for a season-high 74 yards and a TD.
Defensively, LB Dan Skuta collected a team-high nine tackles and picked off a pass. Safety Jacob McGuckin tallied eight tackles and Bill Brechin a season-high seven stops
with a pass deflection. DL Derrick Jones tallied six tackles, two tackles for loss (-15) and two QB sacks (-15), while Anthony Adams chipped in with six tackles, a TFL, a QB sack,
a forced fumble and a fumble return for a TD. CB Brandon Carr picked off his team-leading fifth pass of the year and the Lakers tallied five pass deflections in the game.
North Dakota
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Chappell 15 70 0 70 0 28
Dressler 3 16 0 16 0 7
Brady 1 1 0 1 1 1
Manke 8 8 27 -19 0 4
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Manke 51 29 2 328 2 46
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Dressler 10 122 1 24
Trenbeath 10 119 1 46
Chappell 6 58 0 21
Groeschl 2 8 0 5
Loegering 1 21 0 21
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Halfmann 7 206 29.4 41 0
Returns PR KOR INTR
Dressler 2-69 1-18 -
Manke - - 1-19
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Stroup 5-4-9 2.0-4 - -
D.Alexander 5-3-8 - - -
Brennan 5-1-6 1.0-2 - -
Manke 4-2-6 - - -
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Finnerty 16 100 15 85 0 22
Martin 11 17 1 76 0 22
Smolen 2 7 0 7 0 4
Team 4 0 9 -9 0 0
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 29 15 1 248 3 50
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 12 174 2 33
Mitchell 3 74 1 50
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 5 166 33.2 52 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
McGuckin - - 1-3
B. Carr - - 1-0
Wojciechowski - 1-11 -
Catlin 1-11 - -
Field Goal Attempts
Carter 4th 11:18 28 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Skuta 7-2-9 - - 1-0
McGuckin 6-2-8 - - -
Brechin 5-2-7 - - -
Jones 6-0-6 2.0-15 2.0-15 -

2006 Game Summaries
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Delta State 0 14 2 14 30
Grand Valley State 14 14 7 14 49
First Quarter
GV-Mitchell 30 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 10:29
(3 plays, 89 yards, 0:45) GV 7 - DSU 0
GV-Mitchell 27 yd pass from Finnerty, (Carter kick), 00:35
(2 plays, 80 yards, 0:35) GV 14 - DSU 0
Second Quarter
DSU-Marshall 7 yd pass from Eyster (Halliday kick), 11:15
(2 plays, 8 yards, 1:03) GV 14, DSU 7
DSU-Schroeder blocked punt return, (Halliday kick), 5:44
GV 14 - DSU 14
GV-Trent 10 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 4:19
(5 plays, 51 yards, 1:11) GV 21 - DSU 14
GV-Trent 4 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 00:21
(5 plays. 48 yards, 1:49) GV 28 - 14
Third Quarter
GV-Smolen 13 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 03:11
(7 plays. 67 yards, 3:11) GV 35 - 14
DSU-Team safety GV 35, DSU 16
Fourth Quarter
GV-Fowler 25 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 13:45
(3 plays, 59 yards, 1:36) GV 42, DSU 16
DSU-Marshall 65 yd pass from Eyster (Halliday kick), 11:32
(4 plays, 85 yards, 2:05) GV 42, DSU 23
GV-Martin 3 yd run (Carter kick), 8:55
(5 plays, 56 yards, 2:33) GV 49, DSU 23
DSU-Davis 7 yd pass from Eyster (Halliday kick), 2:58
(13 plays, 80 yards, 5:50) GV 49, DSU 30
Allendale, Mich. - Sweet Home Alabama. Grand Valley State will be making its fifth NCAA DII National Championship game appearance in the last six years after claiming an impressive
49-30 victory over Delta State Sunday night at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale. GVSU (14-0) will play Northwest Missouri State (14-0) in the National Championship game Saturday
(Dec. 16) in Florence, Alabama. The game is a rematch of the 2005 final in which GVSU claimed a 21-17 victory in the title game.
The Laker offense started quickly following a Delta State punt down to the GVSU 11 yard line. RB Astin Martin carried the ball for 19 yards on the first play, followed by a 40-yard
completion from Cullen Finnerty to WR Eric Fowler. Finnerty then found WR Terry Mitchell quarantined in the corner of the end zone for a 30-yard TD reception. The drive covered 89
yards in three plays and took just 45 ticks off the clock. Delta State drove 63 yards in nine plays late in the first quarter, but failed to score when Sid Halliday's 35-yard field goal attempt
sailed wide left. The Lakers wasted little time while looking for another score. Finnerty hit Fowler with a 53-yard pass and catch on the first play, then found Mitchell again, this time all
alone in the left corner of the end zone on the very next play for a 27-yard TD reception. The drive took 35 seconds and covered 80 yards in two plays.
Delta State regrouped and took advantage of a GVSU fumble for its first points of the game. Finnerty was sacked and fumbled the ball on his own eight-yard line. Delta State QB
Scott Eyster hit WR Eric Marshall on the second play for a seven-yard TD reception. Delta State's special teams then took advantage of another Laker miscue. The Statesmen blocked a
Laker punt and Chad Schroeder recovered it in the end zone for another Statesmen score to tie the game at 14-14.
Mark Catlin sparked the Lakers, returning the kickoff 44 yards to the 49. Astin Martin toted the ball for 16 yards on the first play and Finnerty found Fowler again, this one covering
21 yards. Preston Garris carried the ball for a four-yard run before Finnerty hit Antione Trent with a 10-yard TD pass.
The Laker defense made a key play on DSU's next possession as LB Kirk Carruth picked off a Scott Eyster pass at Delta State 48. Following a Laker penalty and 22-yard rush by
Finnerty, GVSU faced a 4th-and-1 on the Delta State 39. Chuck Martin rolled the dice and went for it on fourth down. Finnerty looked for Fowler down the right sideline, but a DSU
defender had the ball deflect off of his pads into the hands of Fowler for a 35-yard completion. Finnerty found Trent over the middle and GVSU led 28-14 at the half.
Leading 28-14, the Laker offense made a statment with its opening drive of the second half. Finnerty guided GVSU on a 7-play, 67-yard scoring drive that took 3:11 off the clock.
Finnerty hit freshman receiver Blake Smolen with a short pass that Smolen took the final eight yards for a score and a 35-14 Laker lead.
GVSU's special teams had its second punt blocked, this one went out of the end zone for a safety and Delta State trailed 35-16. However, the quick strike Laker offense struck again,
this drive covering 59-yards in three plays. Finnerty completed passes of 29 yards to Mitchell and 22 yards to Fowler for a TD and a 42-16 GVSU lead.
Delta State's Scott Eyster hit WR Eric Marshall with a 65-yard TD pass on its next possession, but Finnerty once again drove the Lakers to paydirt. RB Astin Martin finished the 5play,
56-yard scoring drive with a three-yard TD run. Eyster finished the Statesmen scoring when he capped off a 13-play, 80-yard drive with a seven-yard TD pass to Robert Davis.
Finnerty led the offense, completing 16-of-30 passes for 365 yards and six TDs. The six TDs equaled his career-high he set in the regular season finale at Northern Michigan. WR Eric
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Fowler hauled in seven receptions for a career-high 218 yards and one TD, while Terry Mitchell caught four passes for 97 yards and two TDs. Antion Trent cuaght three passes for 20 yards and two TDs, while Blake Smolen hauled in two
passes for 30 yards and a TD. RB Astin Martin rushed for 99 yards and a TD on 16 carries.
Dan Skuta led the Laker defense with 11 tackles and a TFL (-2). Buster Larkins, Anthony Adams and Brandon Carr each chipped in six tackles. GVSU recorded nine tackles for loss (-37) and four QB sacks (-24).
Scott Eyster completed 31-of-48 passes for 324 yards and three TDs. Eyster passed for 155 yards in the first three quarters, and 169 yards in the fourth when the outcome of the game had already been decided. WR Robert Davis caught 10
passes for 126 yards, while Eric Marshall hauled in five passes for 100 yards. GVSU held Delta State to just 34 rushing yards.
TEAM STATISTICS
DSU GV
First Downs 17 22
Rushing 4 7
Passing 13 14
Penalty 0 1
Rushing Attempts 21 31
Yards Gained Rushing 73 186
Yards Lost Rushing 39 50
Net Yards Rushing 34 136
Net Yards Passing 324 365
Passes Attempted 48 30
Passes Completed 31 16
Had Intercepted 1 1
Total Offensive Plays 69 61
Total Net Yards 358 501
Avg. Gain Per Play 5.2 8.2
Fumbles: No.-Lost 2-0 2-1
Penalties: No.-Yds. 6-54 5-30
No. of Punts-Yards 7-264 5-108
Avg. Per Punt 37.7 21.6
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 3-30 2-5
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 5-101 2-68
Interceptions:No.-Yds 1-27 1-0
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 35:04 24:56
3rd Down Conversions 7-16 4-11
4th Down Conversions 0-1 1-2
Sacks By:No.-Yds 3-31 2-24
Delta State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Cox 3 19 0 19 0 14
Davis 4 9 3 6 0 9
Eyster 11 40 34 6 0 13
Stallings 1 3 0 3 0 3
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Eyster 48 31 1 324 3 65
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Davis 10 126 1 26
Marshall 5 100 2 65
Ricks 5 43 0 22
Davis 5 7 0 4
Wallace 4 36 0 13
Stallings 1 7 0 7
Moore 1 5 0 5
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Strickland 7 264 37.7 53 3
Returns PR KOR INTR
Marshall - 2-24 -
Ricks - 3-77 -
James 1-10 - -
Watts - - 1-27
Hallmark 1-15 - -
Freeman 1-5 - -
Schroeder - - -
Field Goal Attempts
Halliday 1st 1:10 35 yds Missed
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Wiggins 3-4-7 - - -
Schroeder 4-1-5 2.0-11 1.0-9 -
Watts 2-3-5 - - 1-27
Eubanks 3-1-4 1.0-3 - -
Delta State 30
Grand Valley State 49
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Attendance - 4,297
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Martin 16 104 5 99 1 19
Finnerty 6 59 34 25 0 25
Gore 2 12 0 12 0 6
Garris 2 9 0 9 0 5
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 30 16 1 365 6 53
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 7 218 1 53
Mitchell 4 97 2 30
Trent 3 20 2 10
Smolen 2 30 1 17
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 3 108 36.0 46 2
Team 2 0 0.0 0 0
Returns PR KOR INTR
Smolen - 1-24 -
Carruth - - 1-0
Catlin 2-5 1-44 -
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Skuta 3-8-11 1.0-2 0.5-1 -
Larkins 4-2-6 1.0-5 - -
Carr 3-3-6 - - -
Adams 3-3-6 2.0-5 - -
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Game 15
December 2, 2006
Grand Valley State 17
NW Missouri St. 14
Braly Municipal Stadium
Florence, Ala.
Attendance - 7,437
TEAM STATISTICS
NWMS GV
First Downs 21 19
Rushing 11 8
Passing 10 10
Penalty 0 1
Rushing Attempts 29 38
Yards Gained Rushing 142 180
Yards Lost Rushing 18 57
Net Yards Rushing 124 123
Net Yards Passing 226 226
Passes Attempted 33 33
Passes Completed 21 15
Had Intercepted 3 0
Total Offensive Plays 62 62
Total Net Yards 350 348
Avg. Gain Per Play 5.6 4.9
Fumbles: No.-Lost 1-1 3-2
Penalties: No.-Yds. 3-20 6-35
No. of Punts-Yards 5-165 5-165
Avg. Per Punt 33.0 31.8
Punt Returns: No.-Yds 3-6 0-0
Kickoff Returns:No.-Yds 1-21 3-61
Interceptions:No.-Yds 0-0 3-17
Fumble Returns: No.-Yds 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 27:27 32:33
3rd Down Conversions 4-11 4-12
4th Down Conversions 0-0 1-2
Sacks By:No.-Yds 2-16 1-8
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 0 10 0 7 17
NW Missouri State 0 7 7 0 14
Second Quarter
GV-Todd Carter 30 yd field goal, 14:46, (11 plays, 67
yards, 4:30) GV 3 - NWMS 0
NWMS-Robinson 26 yd pass from Wright (Frevert kick),
1:20 (8 plays, 80 yards, 3:26) NWMS 7, GV 3
GV-Fowler 2 yd pass from Finnerty (Carter kick), 7:06
(11 plays, 70 yards, 4:14) GV 10, NWMS 7
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Third Quarter
NWMS-Omon 7 yd run (Frevert kick), 7:00 (5 plays, 25
yards, 2:16) NWMS 14, GV 10
Fourth Quarter
GV-Finnerty 4 yd run, 13:06 (6 plays, 36 yards, 2:49) GV
17 - NWMS 14
Florence, Ala. - Grand Valley State claimed its fourth NCAA DII National Championship in the last five years Saturday afternoon at Braly
Municipal Stadium with its 17-14 victory over Northwest Missouri State in the title game. GVSU finished the year 15-0, becoming just the
second team in NCAA DII history to go 15-0 in a season. Cullen Finnerty's four-yard TD run with 13:06 left in the game proved to be the
game-winner and he engineered a seven-play, 19-yard drive that ran out the clock for the victory in the fourth quarter. Finnerty carried the ball
three times for 12 yards and completed two passes for nine yards on the closing drive. Finnerty completed a four-yard pass to Eric Fowler on
third-and-two to seal the win.
Finnerty's game-winning drive started after the Laker defense forced a three-and-out deep in NW Missouri State territory. The Bearcats
were pinned deep in their own territory after Bill Brechin downed a Justin Trumble punt at the NWMST two-yard line. Kyle Johnson's punt
went out of bounds at the NWMST 36-yard line to give the Lakers good field position and set up the game winning drive. Astin Martin started
the drive with a 5-yard carry and Finnerty then completed a 17-yard pass to Antione Trent. Finnerty carried the ball two-yards to the Bearcat
10 and Martin then toted the ball to the three before Finnerty capped the drive with his TD run.
"These guys just kept playing for 60 minutes and found a way to win another game," said GVSU head coach Chuck Martin.
The Laker defense came up big late in the game when Matt Beaty forced a fumble that Bill Brechin recovered at the Laker 21 with 3:15
left in the game. GVSU picked up two first downs and ran out the clock.
Junior corner Bill Brechin kept the Lakers in the game in the first quarter. He picked off a pass in the endzone on NW Missouri's first possession,
then picked off another pass at the Laker seven yard line to foil another drive.
"Bill Brechin made four game changing plays in the game and those two first quarter interceptions kept us in the game," said GVSU head
coach Chuck Martin.
Grand Valley State got on the board first early in the second quarter. Todd Carter hit a 30-yard field goal after Finnerty drove the Lakers
67-yards in 11 plays. The Bearcats answered quickly, driving 80-yards in 8-plays. Kendall Wright hit Rafael Robinson with a 26-yard halfback
pass to give NW Missouri its first lead.
The lead was shortlived as Finnerty drove GVSU 70-yards in 11-plays for a score. Finnerty found Fowler all alone in the left corner of the
endzone for a 2-yard TD pass. Finnerty rushed for 33 yards on the drive and completed three passes for 37 yards. Todd Carter added the PAT
for a 10-7 Laker lead.
NW Missouri State appeared to be going in for a score late in the first half, but junior corner Brandon Carr picked off the Lakers' third
pass of the first half when he stepped in front of a Josh Mathews pass at the goal line with 2:11 left in the second quarter.
GVSU gave the Bearcats the ball deep in its own end following a low snap that Justin Trumble went down to field and put his knee down.
NWMST needed five plays to go 25 yards for the score and a 14-10 lead.
Cullen Finnerty completed 15-of-33 passes for 225 yards and rushed for 115 yards on 22 carries for 340 yards of total offense. Finnerty
passed for one TD and ran for another. Finnerty became the first QB in NCAA DII Championship game history to pass for over 200 yards (225
passing) and rush for over 100 (115). Astin Martin rushed for 40 yards on 12 carries. Eric Fowler caught seven passes for 96 yards, despite
missing almost all of the second half with a hamstring injury. Terry Mitchell caught two passes for 55 yards. John Mathews added two receptions
for 24 yards, Sean Stevens one for 19 yards, and Preston Garris one for 17 yards.
Matt Beaty led the defense with a season-high 12 tackles, while senior Mike McFadden added seven stops. Dan Skuta added seven stops
and Samad Cain six.
NW Missouri State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Omon 26 138 9 129 1 25
Cook 1 4 0 4 0 4
Mathews 2 0 9 -9 0 0
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Mathews 33 20 3 200 0 27
Wright 1 1 0 26 1 26
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Wright 8 85 0 27
Robinson 4 60 1 26
Peterson 4 39 0 13
Qaoud 3 24 0 13
Omon 2 18 0 9
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Johnson 5 165 33.0 46 3
Returns PR KOR INTR
Wright 3-6 - -
Falknew - 1-21 -
Field Goal Attempts
None
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
LeFlore 4-3-7 - - -
Smith 3-3-6 1.0-1 - -
Clayton 4-1-5 - - -
Calbert 3-2-5 - - -
Grand Valley State
Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Gain Lost Net TD LG
Finnerty 22 132 17 115 1 17
Martin 12 48 8 40 0 12
Team 4 0 32 -32 0 0
Passing Att Comp INT Yds TD LG
Finnerty 33 15 0 225 1 38
Receiving No. Yds TD LG
Fowler 7 96 1 36
Mitchell 2 55 0 38
Trent 2 24 0 15
Mathews 2 14 0 9
Stevens 1 19 0 19
Garris 1 17 0 17
Punting No. Yds AVG LG In20
Trumble 5 165 33.0 41 1
Returns PR KOR INTR
B. Carr - - 1-5
Smolen 0-0 1-22 0-0
Brechin 0-0 0-0 2-12
Catlin 0-0 2-39 0-0
Field Goal Attempts
Carter 2nd 14:46 30 yds Good
Defense S-A-T TFL S INT
Beaty 9-3-12 .5-1 - -
McFadden 5-2-7 1.0-1 - -
Skuta 2-5-7 1.5-4 - -
Cain 3-3-6 - - -

2006 Statistics
Overall Record: 15-0 • GLIAC: 10-0 • Home: 8-0 • Away: 6-0 • Neutral: 1-0 • Playoffs: 4-0
Date Opponent Result Atten.
Sept. 2 at Findlay W, 13-0 1,250
Sept. 9 Ashland W, 30-24 12,817
Sept. 16 at Saint Joseph’s W, 31-6 1,729
Sept. 21 Michigan Tech W, 41-20 10,209
Sept. 30 at Wayne State W, 36-13 2,585
Oct. 7 Mercyhurst W, 49-17 10,121
Oct. 14 at Indianapolis W, 33-7 2,711
Oct. 21 # 9 Northwood W, 45-7 13,480
Oct. 28 at Ferris State W, 28-6 4,936
Nov. 4 Saginaw Valley State W, 49-35 12,410
Nov. 11 at Northern Michigan W, 47-17 1,950
Nov. 25 # 15 South Dakota* W, 35-17 4,133
Dec. 2 #8 North Dakota* W, 30-20 5,184
Dec. 10 #14 Delta State* W, 49-30 4,297
Dec. 16 #2 Northwest Missouri State$ W, 17-14 7,437
* - NCAA Playoffs
$ - National Championship (Florence, Ala.)
Team Statistics GV OPP
SCORING 533 233
Points Per Game 35.5 15.5
FIRST DOWNS 288 257
Rushing 129 109
Passing 140 132
Penalty 19 16
RUSHING YARDAGE 2,481 1,487
Yards Gained Rushing 2,947 1,997
Yards Lost Rushing 466 510
Rushing Attempts 538 477
Average Per Rush 4.6 3.1
Average Per Game 165.4 99.1
TDs Rushing 22 13
PASSING YARDAGE 3,385 3,026
Att-Comp-Int 355-203-11 466-264-22
Average Per Pass 9.5 6.5
Average Per Catch 16.7 11.5
Average Per Game 225.7 201.7
TDs Passing 43 17
TOTAL OFFENSE 5,866 4,513
Total Plays 893 943
Average Per Play 6.6 4.8
Average Per Game 391.1 300.9
KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS 39-810 63-1271
Kick Return Average 20.8 20.2
PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS 28-308 25-204
Punt Return Average 11.0 8.2
INT RETURNS: #-YARDS 22-155 11-140
INT Return Average 7.0 12.7
FUMBLES-LOST 20-11 25-15
PENALTIES-YARDS 96-735 56-461
Average Per Game 49.0 30.7
PUNTS-YARDS 54-1,988 77-2,682
Average Per Punt 36.8 34.8
Net Punt Average 31.9 29.8
TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 30:32 29:28
3rd-DOWN CONVERSIONS 61/159 75/195
3rd-Down Pct. 38% 38%
4th-DOWN CONVERSIONS 13/20 9/23
4th-Down Pct. 65% 39%
SACKS BY YARDS 53-304 23-157
MISCELLANEOUS YARDS 0 0
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 72 31
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTED 10-13 6-10
PAT-ATTEMPTS 65-71 27-29
ATTENDANCE 72,651 22,598
Games/Avg Per Game 8/9,081 6/2,527
Neutral Site Games 1/7,437
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Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 OT Total
Grand Valley State 156 198 84 95 - 533
Opponents 32 52 66 83 - 233
Rushing GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Lng Av g/G
Astin Martin 15 224 1215 99 1116 5.0 8 36 74.4
Cullen Finnerty 15 132 766 186 580 4.4 8 33 38.7
Maurice Gore 13 69 287 33 254 3.7 2 20 19.5
Blake Smolen 13 33 247 7 240 7.3 0 30 18.5
Preston Garris 11 26 170 8 162 6.2 0 43 14.7
J. Morrison 8 12 144 13 131 10.9 3 66 16.4
Mark Catlin 15 13 101 7 94 7.2 0 31 6.3
Brad Iciek 15 7 17 4 13 1.9 0 8 0.9
Sean Stevens 15 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0.0
Team 11 22 0 109 -109 -5.0 0 0 -9.9
GVSU 15 538 2947 466 2481 4.6 22 66 165.4
OPPONENTS 15 477 1997 510 1487 3.1 13 40 99.1
Passing GP Effic. Att-Com-Int Pct. Yds TD Lng Avg/G
Cullen Finnerty 15 169.32 195-343-10 56.9 3220 41 54 214.7
Brad Iciek 15 220.50 8-12-1 66.7 165 2 47 11.0
GVSU 15 171.05 203-355-11 57.2 3385 43 54 225.7
OPPONENTS 15 113.79 264-466-22 56.7 3026 17 84 201.7
Receiving GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg./G
Eric Fowler 15 83 1694 20.4 22 54 112.9
Antione Trent 15 31 356 11.5 6 30 23.7
Terry Mitchell 14 30 555 18.5 9 50 39.6
Blake Smolen 13 19 222 11.7 1 26 17.1
Preston Garris 11 9 109 12.1 2 27 9.9
Mark Catlin 15 8 47 5.9 0 18 3.1
John Mathews 15 7 167 23.9 1 43 11.1
Mike Koster 14 5 91 18.2 2 45 6.5
Ryan Bass 15 4 85 21.2 0 47 5.7
Astin Martin 15 4 17 4.2 0 9 1.1
Scott Blasko 6 2 23 11.5 0 14 3.8
GVSU 15 203 3385 16.7 43 54 225.7
OPPONENTS 15 264 3026 11.5 17 84 201.7
Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lng Total Pct.
Todd Carter 0-0 5-5 4-5 1-3 0-0 43 10-13 76.9
Field Goal Sequence Grand Valley State Opponents
at Findlay (26), (28) 33
Ashland - (22)
at St. Joseph’s (30), 34 -
Michigan Tech - -
at Wayne State (22), (27), (43) -
Mercyhurst - (39)
at Indianapolis (30) 48
#9 Northwood 40, (32) -
at Ferris State - (52), (31)
Saginaw Valley State 42 23
at Northern Michigan - (28)
#15 South Dakota - (25)
#8 North Dakota (28) -
# 14 Delta State - 35
vs. #2 NW Missouri State (30) -
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Total Offense GP Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G
Cullen Finnerty 15 475 580 3220 3800 253.3
Astin Martin 15 224 1116 0 1116 74.4
Maurice Gore 13 69 254 0 254 19.5
Blake Smolen 13 33 240 0 240 18.5
Brad Iciek 15 19 13 165 178 11.9
Preston Garris 11 26 162 0 162 14.7
J. Morrison 8 12 131 0 131 16.4
Mark Catlin 15 13 94 0 94 6.3
Team 11 22 -109 0 -109 -9.9
GVSU 15 893 2481 3385 5866 391.1
OPPONENTS 15 943 1487 3026 4513 300.9
All Purpose GP Rush Rec PR KOR IR Total Avg/G
Eric Fowler 15 0 1694 0 0 0 1694 112.9
Astin Martin 15 1116 17 0 0 0 1133 75.5
Mark Catlin 15 94 47 274 389 0 804 53.6
Blake Smolen 13 240 222 0 252 0 714 54.9
Cullen Finnerty 15 580 0 0 0 0 580 38.7
Terry Mitchell 14 0 555 0 0 0 555 39.6
Antione Trent 15 0 356 0 45 0 401 26.7
Preston Garris 11 162 109 0 31 0 302 27.5
Maurice Gore 13 254 0 0 31 0 285 21.9
J. Morrison 8 131 0 21 36 0 188 23.5
John Mathews 15 0 167 0 0 0 167 11.1
Mike Koster 14 0 91 0 0 0 91 6.5
Ryan Bass 15 0 85 0 0 0 85 5.7
Buster Larkins 12 0 0 13 15 36 64 5.3
Jacob McGuckin 15 0 0 0 0 36 36 2.4
Sean Roland 14 0 0 0 0 32 32 2.3
Brandon Carr 15 0 0 0 0 26 26 1.7
Scott Blasko 6 0 23 0 0 0 23 3.8
Sean Stevens 15 0 19 0 0 0 19 1.3
Brad Iciek 15 13 0 0 0 0 13 0.9
Bill Brechin 15 0 0 0 0 12 12 0.8
Team 11 -109 0 0 0 0 -109 -9.9
GVSU 15 2481 3385 308 810 155 7139 475.9
OPPONENTS 15 1487 3026 204 1271 140 6128 408.5
Punting No. Yds Avg Lng TB FC I20 Blkd
Justin Trumble 52 1988 38.2 63 3 5 22 2
Team 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
GVSU 54 1988 36.8 63 3 5 22 2
OPPONENTS 77 2682 34.8 56 4 15 18 0
Kickoffs No. Yds Avg TB OB
Todd Carter 97 5705 58.8 30 2
GVSU 97 5705 58.5 30 2
OPPONENTS 48 2424 50.5 3 1
Fumble Returns No. Yds Avg TD Lng
Anthony Adams 2 39 19.5 2 28
Derrick Jones 1 5 5.0 0 5
Justin Ulberg 1 7 7.0 1 7
GVSU 4 51 12.8 3 28
OPPONENTS 0 0 0.0 0 0
Interceptions No. Yds Avg TD Lng
Brandon Carr 6 26 4.3 0 21
Buster Larkins 3 36 12.0 1 30
Bill Brechin 2 12 6.0 0 12
Derek Stansbery 2 0 0.0 0 0
Kirk Carruth 2 10 5.0 0 10
Jacob McGuckin 2 36 18.0 1 33
Tony Carr 2 3 1.5 0 3
Courtney Partee 1 0 0.0 0 0
Sean Roland 1 32 32.0 0 32
Dan Skuta 1 0 0.0 0 0
GVSU 22 155 7.0 2 33
OPPONENTS 11 140 12.7 0 29
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Punt Returns No. Yds Avg TD Lng
Mark Catlin 25 274 11.0 1 45
Buster Larkins 2 13 6.5 0 7
J. Morrison 1 21 21.0 0 21
GVSU 28 308 11.0 1 45
OPPONENTS 25 204 8.2 1 63
Kick Returns No. Yds Avg TD Lng
Mark Catlin 17 389 22.9 0 44
Blake Smolen 12 252 21.0 0 35
Team 1 0 0.0 0 0
GVSU 39 810 20.8 1 45
OPPONENTS 63 1271 20.2 0 60
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Scoring TD FG Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points
Eric Fowler 22 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 132
Todd Carter 0 10-13 65-71 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 95
Terry Mitchell 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 54
Cullen Finnerty 8 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 50
Astin Martin 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48
Antione Trent 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42
J. Morrison 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18
Anthony Adams 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 14
Preston Garris 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12
Mike Koster 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12
Maurice Gore 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12
Sean Stevens 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6
John Mathews 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6
Jacob McGuckin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6
Buster Larkins 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6
Justin Ulberg 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6
Blake Smolen 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6
Mark Catlin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6
Matt Beaty 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2
GVSU 72 10-13 65-71 1-1 0 0-0 0 2 533
OPPONENTS 31 6-10 27-29 0-1 0 0-1 0 1 233

2006 Statistics
[-------------Tackles-------------] [--Sacks--] [------------Pass Def------------] [-------Fumbles-------] Blkd
Defensive Leaders GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf
Anthony Adams 13 40 47 87 12.5-40 2.5-22 - 3 1 4-39 2 - 1
Dan Skuta 15 27 47 74 14.5-48 7.5-33 1-0 1 1 - - - -
P.J. Beuke 13 29 43 72 5.5-41 4.0-35 - 1 - 1-0 - - -
Brandon Carr 15 50 21 71 3.0-4 - 6-26 15 - - 1 - -
Jacob McGuckin 15 38 32 70 2.5-7 - 2-36 1 - - - - -
Ryan Gaydosh 15 22 44 66 11.5-44 4.0-22 - 1 1 1-0 3 - -
Kirk Carruth 13 29 34 63 6.0-20 2.0-14 2-10 4 - 3-0 1 - -
Derrick Jones 15 25 37 62 17.5-75 9.5-60 - - - 1-5 3 - -
Mike McFadden 13 29 32 61 13.5-54 7.0-41 - - 1 2-0 1 - -
Matt Beaty 11 32 26 58 9.5-37 6.5-32 - 1 - 1-0 3 - 1
Buster Larkins 12 22 27 49 1.0-5 - 3-36 2 - - - - -
Samad Cain 11 21 26 47 3.0-4 - - 3 - - - - -
Bill Brechin 15 20 7 27 - - 2-12 5 - 1-0 1 - -
Brandon Ryan 14 12 9 21 0.5-1 - - 1 - - - - -
Drew Hinkle 14 12 9 21 6.0-20 3.5-12 - - 1 - - - -
Zach Jones 10 11 9 20 - - - 1 - - - - -
Jordan Munson 14 9 10 19 3.5-6 1.0-3 - - - - - - -
Justin Ulberg 15 5 14 19 2.0-15 2.0-15 - 1 - 1-7 - - -
Sean Roland 14 10 9 19 - - 1-32 1 - - - - -
Derek Stansbery 8 5 7 12 - - 2-0 - - - - - -
Tony Carr 14 9 2 11 - - 2-3 - - - 1 - -
J. Wojciechowski 10 4 6 10 2.0-3 1.0-2 - - - - - - -
Courtney Partee 9 6 3 9 - - 1-0 1 - - - - -
Mike Koster 14 4 5 9 - - - - - - - - -
Corey Edwards 7 3 5 8 - - - - - - - - -
Ryan Bass 15 3 5 8 - - - - - - - - -
Aaron Conti 5 2 4 6 1.0-1 - - 1 - - - - -
Jeremy Ehinger 9 3 3 6 1.5-5 - - - - - - - -
Justin Pollock 11 1 4 5 0.5-2 0.5-2 - - - - - - -
John Mathews 15 2 2 4 - - - - - - - - -
Gary Fant 2 1 2 3 - - - - - - - - -
Lance Travis 12 1 2 3 1.0-7 1.0-7 - 1 - - - - -
Blake Smolen 13 2 1 3 - - - - - - - - -
Maurice Gore 13 1 1 2 - - - - - - - - -
Eric Fowler 15 2 - 2 - - - - - - - - -
Sean Stevens 15 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - -
Todd Carter 15 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - -
GVSU 15 499 537 1036 118-439 53-304 22-155 44 5 15-51 16 1 2
OPPONENTS 15 464 489 953 90-356 23-157 11-140 42 8 10-0 11 2 1
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Scoring Drives
Plays Yards TOP Qtr Score
at Findlay
4 49 1:54 1 Fowler 21-yard pass from Finnerty
12 89 3:02 1 Carter 26-yard field goal
14 60 7:18 4 Carter 28-yard field goal
Ashland
12 56 5:41 2 Finnerty 3-yard run
8 76 2:40 2 Finnerty 1-yard run
5 70 2:27 3 Martin 5-yard run
7 74 2:14 4 Fowler 47-yard pass from Finnerty
at St. Joseph’s
6 15 2:29 1 Carter 30-yard field goal
6 63 2:33 1 Fowler 14-yard pass from Finnerty
1 25 0:30 1 Mitchell 25-yard pass from Finnerty
6 36 1:57 2 Finnerty 4-yard run
1 44 0:34 3 Fowler 44-yard pass from Finnerty
Michigan Tech
4 52 2:23 1 Morrison 4-yard run
7 71 3:06 2 Finnerty 2-yard run
5 61 1:41 2 Martin 1-yard run
1 6 0:18 3 Gore 6-yard run
10 62 5:55 4 Gore 2-yard run
at Wayne State
10 73 4:20 1 Carter 22-yard field goal
7 28 3:51 1 Carter 27-yard field goal
2 4 0:34 1 Mitchell 2-yard pass
5 61 1:25 1 Trent 12-yard pass from Finnerty
9 47 3:33 2 Carter 43-yard field goal
5 48 2:03 3 Mitchell 13-yard pass from Finnerty
8 38 4:11 4 Fowler 4-yard pass from Finnerty
Mercyhurst
2 55 0:56 1 Fowler 43-yard pass from Finnerty
7 77 3:36 1 Martin 6-yard run
7 70 3:11 2 Fowler 19-yard pass from Finnerty
6 56 2:41 2 Martin 6-yard run
4 80 1:23 2 Morrison 66-yard run
6 66 1:02 2 Martin 2-yard run
2 52 1:03 3 Morrison 51-yard run
at Indianapolis
12 86 5:34 2 Finnerty 1-yard run
7 56 0:54 2 Fowler 32-yard pass from Finnerty
8 61 2:31 3 Carter 30-yard field goal
7 54 3:25 3 Garris 9-yard pass from Finnerty
11 97 5:29 4 Steven 0-yard fumble recovery
#9 Northwood
3 14 1:06 2 Fowler 12-yard pass from Finnerty
6 33 3:12 2 Fowler 2-yard pass from Finnerty
2 50 0:23 2 Mitchell 35-yard pass from Finnerty
8 15 2:21 3 Carter 32-yard field goal
11 49 7:34 4 Koster 5-yard pass from Iciek
at Ferris State
5 58 2:06 1 Garris 10-yard pass from Finnerty
2 40 0:59 2 Trent 30-yard pass from Finnerty
10 83 5:36 3 Fowler 12-yard pass from Finnerty
14 72 9:07 4 Fowler 1- yard pass from Finnerty
Saginaw Valley
9 50 4:34 1 Finnerty 2-yard run
4 43 1:35 1 Martin 25-yard run
4 19 1:41 2 Mitchell 8-yard pass from Finnerty
7 80 3:03 3 Fowler 7-yard pass from Finnerty
9 70 4:59 4 Trent 7-yard pass from Finnerty
at Northern Michigan
6 71 3:15 1 Fowler 6-yard pass from Finnerty
7 50 3:00 1 Fowler 20-yard pass from Finnerty
6 38 2:24 2 Mathews 20-yard pass from Finnerty
4 52 1:43 2 Mitchell 15-yard pass from Finnerty
3 62 0:50 2 Trent 13-yard pass from Finnerty
8 88 4:23 3 Fowler 33-yard pass from Finnerty
7 81 5:06 4 Koster 23-yard pass from Iciek
#15 South Dakota (NCAA Regional-Semi Final)
5 66 2:17 1 Finnerty 5-yard run
4 80 2:04 2 Fowler 22-yard pass from Finnerty
6 46 2:05 2 Martin 8-yard run
6 68 2:35 4 Fowler 12-yard pass from Finnerty
#8 North Dakota (NCAA Regional Final)
3 53 0:44 1 Mitchell 20-yard pass from Finnerty
6 43 1:42 1 Fowler 10-yard pass from Finnerty
6 34 1:44 1 Fowler 4-yard pass from Finnerty
7 69 3:45 4 Carter 28-yard field goal
#14 Delta State (NCAA National Semi-Final)
3 89 0:45 1 Mitchell 20-yard pass from Finnerty
2 80 0:35 1 Mitchell 27-yard pass from Finnerty
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5 51 1:11 2 Trent 10-yard pass from Finnerty
5 48 1:49 2 Trent 4-yardpass from Finnerty
7 67 3:11 3 Smolen13-yard pass from Finnerty
3 59 1:36 4 Fowler 25-yard passfrom Finnerty
5 56 2:33 4 Martin 3-yard run
#2 NW Missouri State (NCAA National Championship)
11 67 4:30 2 Carter 30-yard field goal
11 70 4:14 2 Fowler 2-yard pass from Finnerty
6 36 2:49 4 Finnerty 4-yard run
Average Time of Possession (By Quarter)
1 2 3 4 Total
Grand Valley State 6:31 7:11 8:09 8:40 30:32
Opponents 8:28 7:48 6:50 6:19 29:27
Conversions (By Quarter)
3rd-Down Conversions 1 2 3 4 Total
Grand Valley State 16-35 16-41 14-37 15-46 61-159
Pct. 45.7 39.0 37.8 32.6 38.4
Opponents 22-55 12-50 21-51 20-39 75-195
Pct. 40.0 24.0 41.2 51.3 38.5
4th-Down Conversions 1 2 3 4 Total
Grand Valley State 1-1 4-7 2-4 6-8 13-20
Pct. 100.0 57.1 50.0 75.0 65.0
Opponents 0-0 2-6 2-5 5-12 9-23
Pct. 0.0 33.3 40.0 41.7 39.1
Inside The Red Zone
Offense Inside 20 TDs FGs Score Pct.
at Findlay 4 0 2 2 50.0
Ashland 3 3 0 3 100.0
at St. Joseph’s 5 2 1 3 60.0
Michigan Tech 5 5 0 5 100.0
at Wayne State 6 4 2 6 100.0
Mercyhurst 5 4 0 4 80.0
at Indianapolis 5 4 1 5 100.0
#9 Northwood 5 3 1 4 80.0
at Ferris State 3 3 0 3 100.0
Saginaw Valley State 4 4 0 4 100.0
at Northern Michigan 5 5 0 5 100.0
#15 South Dakota 3 3 0 3 100.0
#8 North Dakota 4 3 1 4 100.0
#14 Delta State 4 4 0 4 100.0
#2 NW Missouri 3 2 1 3 100.0
Totals 64 49 9 58 90.6
Defense Inside 20 TDs FGs Score Pct.
at Findlay 1 0 0 0 0.0
Ashland 3 2 1 3 100.0
at St. Joseph’s 2 1 0 1 50.0
Michigan Tech 4 3 0 3 75.0
at Wayne State 3 2 0 2 66.7
Mercyhurst 3 2 1 3 100.0
at Indianapolis 1 0 0 0 0.0
#9 Northwood 1 1 0 1 100.0
at Ferris State 1 0 1 1 100.0
Saginaw Valley State 4 3 0 3 75.0
at Northern Michigan 4 1 1 2 50.0
#15 South Dakota 3 2 1 3 100.0
#8 North Dakota 4 2 0 2 50.0
#14 Delta State 3 2 0 2 66.7
#2 NW Missouri State 2 1 0 1 50.0
Totals 39 22 5 27 69.2
Scoring By Quarter
GVSU-Opponent 1 2 3 4 Total
at Findlay 10-0 0-0 0-0 3-0 13-0
Ashland 0-10 16-0 8-7 6-7 30-24
at St. Joseph’s 17-0 7-0 7-6 0-0 31-6
Michigan Tech 7-6 21-7 7-7 6-0 31-6
at Wayne State 19-0 3-7 7-6 7-0 36-13
Mercyhurst 14-3 28-0 7-7 0-7 49-17
at Indianapolis 0-0 16-0 10-0 7-7 33-7
#9 Northwood 7-7 21-0 10-0 7-0 45-7
at Ferris State 7-0 7-3 7-3 7-0 28-6
Saginaw Valley State 14-0 14-0 7-14 14-21 49-35
at Northern Michigan 13-3 20-7 7-0 7-7 47-17
#15 South Dakota 7-3 21-0 0-0 7-14 35-17
#8 North Dakota 27-0 0-7 0-7 3-6 30-20
#14 Delta State 14-0 14-14 7-2 14-14 49-30
#2 NW Missouri State 0-0 10-7 0-7 7-0 17-14
Totals 156-32 198- 52 84-66 95-83 533-233

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2006 Game-by-Game Statistics
First Downs Rushing Passing Total Off. Punts Fum. Penalties 3rd Time of
Game Score Total (R-Pa-Pn) Car.-Yds-TD C-A-I Yds TD Pl-Yds No.-Avg F/L No.-Yds Dns Poss
at Findlay 0 11 (7-2-2) 35-91-0 10-21-1 70 0 56-161 10-36.9 0/0 2-20 3-14 26:13
Grand Valley State 13 22 (9-12-1) 39-154-0 16-35-2 219 1 74-373 6-43.0 1/1 9-60 8-17 33:47
Ashland 24 19 (7-10-2) 30-58-2 19-33-0 268 1 63-326 5-36.6 1/0 7-43 9-16 31:09
at Grand Valley State 30 16 (8-7-1) 40-136-3 12-19-0 200 1 59-336 4-44.5 0/0 5-34 5-12 28:51
at Saint Joseph’s 6 16 (6-6-4) 36-14-0 16-24-0 183 1 60-197 7-30.4 3/2 6-59 3-12 33:00
Grand Valley State 31 21 (12-6-3) 38-167-1 8-17-1 138 3 55-305 4-30.5 1/1 7-68 3-9 27:00
Michigan Tech 20 19 (10-8-1) 40-155-3 13-25-3 151 0 65-306 3-35.0 2/1 5-50 4-10 31:28
at Grand Valley State 41 11 (2-8-1) 33-103-5 9-15-0 209 0 48-312 6-37.3 1/0 6-59 5-11 28:32
at Wayne State 13 19 (13-5-1) 42-249-2 8-28-3 65 0 70-314 3-25.3 1/1 3-27 5-12 27:31
Grand Valley State 36 20 (8-10-2) 32-164-0 18-29-1 187 4 61-351 3-38.0 0/0 5-40 3-11 32:29
Mercyhurst 17 10 (2-8-0) 22-46-2 15-27-1 176 0 49-222 6-44.5 0/0 1-5 4-11 28:51
at Grand Valley State 49 23 (12-11-0) 35-273-5 17-23-2 295 2 58-568 2-34.5 0/0 5-30 3-7 31:09
at Indianapolis 7 11 (3-6-2) 30-81-0 8-15-0 131 1 45-212 4-39.0 1/1 1-10 2-11 26:37
Grand Valley State 33 24 (15-8-1) 41-248-2 15-29-0 209 2 70-457 3-36.7 1/0 9-78 5-11 33:23
#9 Northwood 7 8 (7-1-0) 35-130-1 4-11-1 36 0 46-166 4-29.8 5/5 2-20 4-10 22:48
at Grand Valley State 45 17 (7-8-2) 42-157-0 11-22-1 158 4 64-315 2-50.5 1/0 7-55 7-17 37:12
at Ferris State 6 17 (10-5-2) 36-152-0 10-20-3 86 0 56-238 4-31.8 1/1 2-7 3-10 27:15
Grand Valley State 28 18 (10-7-1) 39-189-0 11-15-1 182 4 54-371 2-49.5 2/0 7-75 3-9 32:45
Saginaw Valley 35 28 (5-23-0) 29-63-0 37-52-2 428 5 81-491 3-36.0 4/0 6-55 6-14 33:08
at Grand Valley State 49 15 (7-6-2) 35-169-2 11-16-0 158 3 51-327 1-35.0 2/1 4-25 4-9 26:52
at Northern Michigan 17 19 (6-11-2) 22-36-0 27-46-1 340 2 68-376 4-36.0 1/0 2-10 9-17 32:16
Grand Valley State 47 23 (9-14-0) 31-169-0 15-20-1 364 7 51-533 0-0 1/1 6-36 4-7 27:44
#15 South Dakota 17 23 (15-8-0) 43-186-1 16-32-1 214 1 75-400 5-36.0 1/1 5-45 7-16 29:42
at Grand Valley State 35 19 (8-9-2) 31-134-2 14-23-0 228 2 54-362 6-39.8 0/0 8-55 0-6 30:18
#8 North Dakota 20 19 (3-16-0) 27-68-1 29-51-2 328 2 78-396 7-29.4 2/2 5-36 5-15 29:27
at Grand Valley State 30 18 (7-10-1) 33-159-0 15-29-1 248 3 62-407 5-33.2 5/4 7-55 3-10 30:33
#14 Delta State 30 17 (4-13-0) 21-34-0 31-48-1 324 3 69-358 7-37.7 2/0 6-54 7-16 35:04
at Grand Valley State 40 22 (7-14-1) 31-136-1 16-30-1 365 6 61-501 5-21.6 2/1 5-30 4-11 24:56
#2 NW Missouri State 14 21 (11-10-0) 29-124-1 21-33-3 226 1 62-350 5-33.0 1/1 3-20 4-11 27:27
Grand Valley State 17 19 (8-10-1) 38-123-1 15-33-0 225 1 71-348 5-33.0 3/2 6-35 4-12 32:33
2006 Game-by-Game Starters
OFFENSE WR LT LG C RG RT TE QB TB/WR* WR/TE* WR
Findlay Mitchell Allen Stevens Eisenhardt Henige Barnes Topp Finnerty Martin Catlin Koster
Ashland Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Barnes Topp Finnerty Martin Catlin Trent
St. Joseph’s Fowler Allen Stevens Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Barnes Topp Finnerty Martin Catlin Trent
Michigan Tech Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Barnes Topp Finnerty Martin Catlin Trent
Wayne State Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Barnes Mathews Finnerty Martin Mitchell Trent
Mercyhurst Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Barnes Topp Finnerty Martin Catlin Trent
Indianapolis Folwer Allen Stevens Eisenhardt Henige Barnes Topp Finnerty Martin Catlin Trent
#9 Northwood Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Stevens Topp Finnerty Martin Catlin Trent
Ferris State Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Stevens Mathews Finnerty Mitchell* Smolen Trent
Saginaw Valley State Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Burton Stevens Topp Finnerty Martin Mathews* Garris
Northern Michigan Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Burton Stevens Topp Finnerty Martin Catlin Trent
#15 South Dakota Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Barnes Topp Finnerty Martin Mathews* Trent
#8 North Dakota Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Barnes Topp Finnerty Martin Catlin Trent
#14 Delta State Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Barnes Mathews Finnerty Martin Stevens* Trent
# NW Missouri St. Fowler Allen Henige Eisenhardt Wohlscheid Barnes Mathews Finnerty Mitchell* Smolen Trent
DEFENSE DE NG DT DE OLB MLB OLB CB S S CB
Findlay McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beaty Adams Carruth Brechin Cain McGuckin B. Carr
Ashland McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beaty Adams Carruth Brechin Cain McGuckin B. Carr
St. Joseph’s McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beaty Adams Carruth Brechin Cain McGuckin B. Carr
Michigan Tech McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beaty Adams Carruth Brechin Cain Larkins B. Carr
Wayne State McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beaty Adams Beuke Brechin Roland McGuckin B. Carr
Mercyhurst Ulberg Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beuke Adams Carruth Brechin Z. Jones McGuckin B. Carr
Indianapolis McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beuke Adams Carruth Brechin Z. Jones McGuckin B. Carr
#9 Northwood McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beuke Adams Carruth Brechin Larkins McGuckin B. Carr
Ferris State McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beuke Adams Carruth Brechin Larkins McGuckin B. Carr
Saginaw Valley State McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Ulberg Skuta Beaty Carruth Brechin Larkins McGuckin B. Carr
Northern Michigan Skuta Ulberg D. Jones Gaydosh Beuke Beaty Carruth Brechin Cain McGuckin B. Carr
#15 South Dakota McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beaty Adams Carruth Brechin Larkins McGuckin B. Carr
#8 North Dakota McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beaty Adams Carruth Brechin Larkins McGuckin B. Carr
#14 Delta State McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beaty Adams Carruth Brechin Larkins McGuckin B. Carr
#2 NW Missouri St. McFadden Gaydosh D. Jones Skuta Beaty Adams Carruth Brechin Larkins McGuckin B. Carr
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Rushing (Attempts-Yards-TDs)
Martin Finnerty Gore Smolen Garris Morrison Catlin Iciek
Findlay 26-125-0 6-33-0 DNP - DNP 1-3-0 5-10-0 -
Ashland 20-121-1 14-24-2 DNP - 2-4-0 1-8-0 - -
St. Joseph’s 16-80-0 6-11-1 11-33-0 - DNP 1-11-0 4-32-0 -
Michigan Tech 10-8-1 4-8-1 15-59-2 - DNP 2-4-1 1-28-0 -
Wayne State 19-107-0 8-45-0 2-8-0 - 2-6-0 - - -
Mercyhurst 10-53-3 5-50-0 9-11-0 3-16-0 1-16-0 4-113-2 - 3-5-0
Indianapolis 17-76-0 5-25-1 6-24-0 5-58-0 5-42-0 - 1-23-0 1-1-0
#9 Northwood 17-33-0 14-80-0 9-37-0 2-7-0 - - - -
Ferris State 11-86-0 9-(-3)-0 DNP 16-110-0 1-6-0 DNP 1-1-0 -
Saginaw Valley 12-76-1 5-26-1 6-12-0 1-5-0 8-54-0 1-(-1)-0 1-0-0 -
Northern Michigan 7-31-0 5-29-0 9-58-0 1-22-0 5-25-0 2-(-3)-0 - 2-7-0
#15 South Dakota 20-96-1 7-27-1 - 2-13-0 DNP DNP - -
#8 North Dakota 11-77-0 16-85-0 - 2-7-0 - - - -
#14 Delta State 16-99-1 6-25-0 2-12-0 1-2-0 2-9-0 - - -
#2 NW Missouri St. 12-40-0 22-155-1 - - - DNP - -
Totals 224-1117-8 132-620-8 69-254-2 33-240-0 26-162-0 12-135-3 13-94-0 6-13-0
Passing (Attempts-Completions-Interceptions-Yards-TDs)
Finnerty Iciek
Findlay 35-16-2-219-1 -
Ashland 19-12-0-200-1 -
St. Joseph’s 17-8-1-138-3 -
Michigan Tech 15-9-0-209-0 -
Wayne State 29-18-1-187-4 -
Mercyhurst 16-13-1-210-2 7-4-1-85-0
Indianapolis 29-15-0-209-2 -
#9 Northwood 19-9-1-146-3 3-2-0-12-1
Ferris State 15-11-1-182-4 -
Saginaw Valley 16-11-0-158-3 -
Northern Michigan 18-13-1-296-6 2-2-0-68-1
#15 South Dakota 23-14-0-228-2 -
#8 North Dakota 29-15-1-248-3 -
#14 Delta State 30-16-1-365-6 -
#2 NW Missouri State 33-15-0-225-1 -
Totals 343-195-10-3220-41 12-8-1-165-2
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Receiving (Receptions-Yards-TDs)
Fowler Mitchell Trent Smolen Mathews Garris Koster Bass Catlin Blasko Martin
Findlay 4-75-1 3-38-0 2-14-0 1-19-0 1-30-0 DNP - - 3-20-0 2-23-0 -
Ashland 7-155-1 1-13-0 3-19-0 - - 1-13-0 DNP - - DNP -
St. Joseph’s 2-58-2 3-48-1 3-32-0 DNP - DNP - - - DNP -
Mich. Tech 5-123-0 2-63-0 1-20-0 - - DNP - - 1-3-0 DNP -
Wayne State 6-79-1 4-32-2 2-29-1 2-8-0 1-33-0 1-8-0 - - 1-(-1)-0 - 1-(-1)-0
Mercyhurst 3-101-2 3-37-0 3-33-0 1-8-0 1-27-0 1-(-1)-0 - 4-85-0 1-5-0 - -
Indianapolis 4-119-1 DNP 1-17-0 4-35-0 - 2-9-1 - - 2-20-0 - 2-9-0
#9 Northwood 4-49-2 2-50-1 - 2-36-0 - - 3-23-1 - - - -
Ferris State 5-80-2 - 1-30-1 3-36-0 - 2-36-1 - - - DNP -
Sag. Valley 4-75-1 2-33-1 2-26-1 3-24-0 - - - - - DNP -
Northern Michigan 7-176-3 1-15-1 2-32-1 1-26-0 1-20-1 1-27-0 2-68-1 - - DNP -
#15 South Dakota 6-116-2 - 6-60-0 - 1-43-0 DNP - - - DNP -
#8 North Dakota 12-174-2 3-74-1 - - - - - - - DNP -
#14 Delta State 7-218-1 4-97-2 3-20-2 2-30-1 - - - - - DNP -
#2 NW Missouri St. 7-96-1 2-55-0 2-24-0 - 2-14-0 1-17-0 - - - DNP -
Totals 83-1694-22 30-555-9 31-356-6 19-212-1 7-167-1 9-109-2 5-91-2 4-85-0 8-47-0 2-23-0 4-17-0
Punting (No.-Avg.-Inside 20)
Findlay
Trumble
6-43.0-2
Ashland 4-44.5-1
St. Joseph’s 4-30.5-2
Michigan Tech 6-37.3-1
Wayne State 3-38.0-1
Mercyhurst 2-34.5-0
Indianapolis 3-36.7-1
#9 Northwood 2-50.5-2
Ferris State 2-49.5-2
Saginaw Valley 1-35.0-1
Northern Michigan -
#15 South Dakota 6-39.8-5
#8 North Dakota 5-33.2-1
#14 Delta State 3-36.0-2
#2 NW Missouri St. 5-33.0-1
Totals 52-36.1-22

2006 Statistics
Grand Valley State Team Superlatives
Points Scored 49 3 times (last vs. Delta State ([12/10])
Low 13 at Findlay (9/9)
First Downs 24 at Indianapolis (10/14)
Low 11 vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)
Rushing Plays 42 vs Northwood (10/21)
Low 31 3 times (last vs. Delta State [12/10])
Rushing Yards 273 vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)
Low 103 vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)
Rushing TDs 5 2 times (last vs. Mercyhurst [10/7])
Low 0 6 times (last vs. North Dakota [12/2])
Passes Attempted 35 at Findlay (9/2)
Low 15 2 times (last at Ferris State [10/28])
Passes Completed 18 at Wayne State (9/30)
Low 8 at Saint Joesph’s (9/16)
Had Intercepted 2 2 times (last at Mercyhurst [10/7])
Low 0 6 times (last vs. NW Missouri St. [12/16])
Passing Yards 365 vs. Delta State (12/10)
Low 138 at Saint Joseph’s (9/16)
Passing TDs 7 at Northern Michigan (11/11)
Low 0 vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)
Total Offensive Plays 74 at Findlay (9/2)
Low 48 vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)
Total Offense 568 vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)
Low 305 at Saint Joseph’s (9/16)
Sacks By 10 at Saint Joseph’s (9/16)
Low 1 4 times (last vs. NW Missouri St. [12/16])
Interceptions By 3 4 times (last vs. NW Missouri St. [12/16])
Low 0 3 times (last at Indianapolis [10/14])
Turnovers Forced
Low
Penalties 9 2 times (last at Indianapolis [10/14])
Low 4 vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Penalty Yards 78 at Indianapolis (10/14)
Low 25 vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Grand Valley State Individual Superlatives
Rushing Attempts 26 Astin Martin at Findlay (9/2)
Rushing Yards 125 Astin Martin at Findlay (9/2)
Rushing TDs 3 Astin Martin vs Mercyhurst (10/7)
Pass Attempts 35 Cullen Finnerty at Findlay (9/2)
Pass Completions 18 Cullen Finnerty at Wayne State (9/30)
Passing Yards 365 Cullen Finnerty vs Delta State (12/10)
Passing TDs 6 Cullen Finnerty at Northern Michigan (11/11)
Cullen Finnerty vs Delta State (12/10)
Receptions 12 Eric Fowler vs. North Dakota (12/2)
Receiving Yards 218 Eric Fowler vs. Delta State (12/10)
Receiving TDs 3 Eric Fowler at Northern Michigan (11/11)
Punts 6 Justin Trumble at Findlay (9/2)
Justin Trumble vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)
Justin Trumble vs. South Dakota (11/25)
Punting Avg. 50.5 Justin Trumble vs. Northwood (10/21)
Tackles 15 Jacob McGuckin vs South Dakota (11/25)
Sacks 3.0 Derrick Jones at Northern Michigan (11/11)
Tackles for Loss 3.5 Ryan Gaydosh at Findlay (9/2)
Jordan Munson at Saint Joseph’s (9/16)
Derrick Jones at Northern Michigan (11/11)
Interceptions 2 Bill Brechin at NW Missouri State (12/16)
Grand Valley State Individual Long Plays
Rushing 66 J. Morrison vs. Meryhurst (10/7)
Passing 54 Cullen Finnerty vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)
Receiving 54 Eric Fowler vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)
Field Goal 43 Todd Carter at Wayne State (9/30)
Punt 63 Justin Trumble at Findlay (9/2)
Punt Return 45 Mark Catlin vs. South Dakota (11/25)
Kickoff Return 45 Antione Trent vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
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Opponent Team Superlatives
Points Scored 35 vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Low 0 at Findlay (9/2)
First Downs 28 vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Low 8 vs. Northwood (10/21)
Rushing Plays 43 vs. South Dakota (11/25)
Low 21 vs. Delta State (12/10)
Rushing Yards 249 at Wayne State (2/30)
Low 1 at Saint Joesph’s (9/16)
Rushing TDs 3 vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)
Low 0 7 times (last vs. Delta State [12/10])
Passes Attempted 52 vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Low 11 vs. Northwood (10/21)
Passes Completed 37 vs. Saginw Valley (11/4)
Low 4 vs. Northwood (10/21)
Had Intercepted 3 4 times (last vs. NW Missouri St. [12/16])
Low 0 3 times (last at Indianapolis [10/14])
Passing Yards 428 vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Low 36 vs. Northwood (10/21)
Passing TDs 5 vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Low 0 6 times (last at Ferris State (10/28)
Total Offensive Plays 81 vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Low 45 at Indianapolis (10/14)
Total Offense 491 vs. Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Low 161 at Findlay (9/9)
Sacks By 5 at Ferris State (10/28)
Low
Interceptions By 2 2 times (last vs. Mercyhurst [10/7)])
Low 0 6 times (last vs. NW Missouri St. [12/16])
Turnovers Forced
Low
Penalties 7 vs. Ashland (9/9)
Low 1 2 times (last at Indianapolis [11/14])
Penalty Yards 59 at Saint Joseph’s (9/16)
Low 5 vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)
Opponent Individual Superlatives
Rushing Attempts 33 by J. Bell of Wayne State (9/30)
Rushing Yards 209 by J. Bell of Wayne State (9/30)
Rushing TDs 2 2 times (last by J. Bell of Wayne State [9/30])
Pass Attempts 51 by R. Manke of North Dakota (12/2)
Pass Completions 31 by S. Eyster of Delta St. (12/10)
Passing Yards 360 by C. Dougherty of Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Passing TDs 5 by C. Dougherty of Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Receptions 11 by R. Cottengim of Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Receiving Yards 192 by G. Raspberry of N. Michigan (11/11)
Receiving TDs 4 by R. Cottengim of Saginaw Valley (11/4)
Punts 10 by G. Dedloff of Findlay (9/2)
Punting Avg. 44.5 by B. Hill of Mercyhurst (10/7)
Tackles 13 2 times (last by E. Tyler/SJC [9/16])
Sacks 2.5 by J. Visser of Ferris State (10/28)
Tackles for Loss 3.0 by E. Tyler/SJC (9/16)
Interceptions 1 11 times(last by R.Watts of Delta St. [12/10])
Opponent Individual Long Plays
Rushing 40 by C. Steffen of Northwood (10/21)
Passing 84 by B. Rivera of N. Michigan (11/11)
Receiving 84 by G. Raspberry of N. Michigan (11/11)
Field Goal 52 by J. Eichler of Ferris State (10/28)
Punt 56 by G. Dedloff of Findlay (9/2)
Punt Return 63 by W. Dressler of North Dakota (12/2)
Kickoff Return 60 by S. Logan of South Dakota (11/25)
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2006 GLIAC Standings
GLIAC Overall
Team W L Pct PF PA W L Pct PF PA
Grand Valley State* 10 0 1.000 371 146 15 0 1.000 533 233
Northwood* 8 2 .800 269 170 8 3 .727 297 201
Ferris State 7 3 .700 247 204 8 3 .727 278 217
Saginaw Valley State 6 4 .600 269 241 6 4 .600 269 241
Wayne State 6 4 .600 277 238 6 5 .545 287 255
Indianapolis 5 5 .500 257 214 6 5 .545 292 236
Hillsdale 5 5 .500 244 237 5 6 .455 258 261
Ashland 4 6 .400 206 244 4 6 .400 206 244
Northern Michigan 3 7 .300 234 333 3 7 .300 234 333
Mercyhurst 3 7 .300 221 282 3 7 .300 221 282
Findlay 1 9 .100 92 218 2 9 .182 117 242
Gannon 1 9 .100 130 334 1 10 .091 133 349
* NCAA DII Playoff Participant
2006 All-GLIAC First Team
Offense
Name School Pos Yr Hometown
Cullen Finnerty Grand Valley State QB Sr Brighton, Mich.
Joique Bell Wayne State RB Fr Benton Harbor, Mich.
Lee Marana Michigan Tech RB Sr Ishpeming, Mich.
Craig Jenkins Indianapolis RB Jr Indianapolis, Ind.
Torris Childs Northwood RB So North Chicago, Ill.
Ric Cottengim Saginaw Valley State WR Jr Elk Grove, Calif.
Eric Fowler Grand Valley State WR Sr New Haven, Mich.
Antion Trent Grand Valley State WR Jr Grand Rapids, Mich.
Nick Gurica Hillsdale WR Jr Adian, Mich.
Branon Barnes Grand Valley State OL Jr Detroit, Mich.
Bill Bourdlais Ferris State OL Jr Newberry, Mich.
Vince Cashdollar Ashland OL Jr Newark, Ohio
Dan Marshall Northwood OL Jr Belmont, Mich.
Pete Moyryla Michigan Tech OL Jr Lauriaum, Mich.
Kurt Troutman Michigan Tech OL Sr Saugatuck, Mich.
David Chudzinski Wayne State PK Jr Bellville, Mich.
Nick Gurica Hillsdale
Defense
Spec. Jr Adrian, Mich.
Name School Pos Yr Hometown
Mike McFadden Grand Valley State DL Sr Saginaw, Mich.
Derrick Jones Grand Valley State DL Sr Barstow, Calif.
Damion DeRosia Saginaw Valley State DL Sr Flint, Mich.
Jake Visser Ferris State DL Jr Coopersville, Mich.
Anthony Adams Grand Valley State LB Jr Troy, Mich.
Richard Davis Northwood LB Sr Naperville, Ill.
Charleston Hughes Northwood LB Sr Saginaw, Mich.
Mike Klobucher Ferris State LB Sr Grand Haven, Mich.
Tom Korte Hillsdale LB So Grand Rapids, Mich.
Brandon Carr Grand Valley State DB Jr Flint, Mich.
Derrion Fuqua Wayne State DB Jr Detroit, Mich.
Jared Kell Hillsdale DB Jr Wyandotte, Mich.
Jon Horn Northwood DB Sr Battle Creek, Mich.
Jim Skodak Ferris State DB Sr Lennon, Mich.
Justin Trumble Grand Valley State P Fr Grosse Pointe, Mich.
Coach-Of-The-Year—Paul Winters, Wayne State
Player-Of-The-Year—Cullen Finnerty, Grand Valley State
Offensive Back-Of-The-Year—Joique Bell, Wayne State
Offensive Lineman-Of-The-Year—Brandon Barnes, Grand Valley State
Defensive Lineman-Of-The-Year—Mike McFadden, Grand Valley State
Defensive Back-Of-The-Year—Charleston Hughes, Northwood
Freshman-Of-The-Year—Joique Bell, Wayne State
2006 FINAL GLIAC STANDINGS
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
2006 All-GLIAC Second Team
Offense
Name School Pos Yr Hometown
Buddy Rivera Northern Michigan QB Jr Grandville, Mich.
Astin Martin
Mich.
Grand Valley State RB Sr Grand Rapids,
Phil Martin Hillsdale RB Sr Union City, Mich.
Richard Stokes Mercyhurst RB So Cincinnatie, Ohio
John Vandenberg Ferris State Util Sr Trenton, Mich.
Bob Awrey Saginaw Valley State WR Sr Freeland, Mich.
Robert Miller Ferris State WR Jr Carson, Calif.
Justin Russell Indianapolis WR Jr Lafayette, Ind.
Fred Wells Northern Michigan WR So Flint, Mich.
Ryan Cue Wayne State OL So Davie, Fla.
Billy Eisenhardt Grand Valley State OL So Macombe, Mich.
Grant Fodor Wayne State OL Sr Lake Orion, Mich.
Luke Krombach Northwood OL So Graylake, Ill.
Brent Surface Indianapolis OL Sr Michigan City, Ind.
Josiah Sqartz Hillsdale OL So Canton, Mich.
Todd Carter Grand Valley State PK So Flint, Mich.
Dante Dunn Wayne State
Defense
Spec So Lansing, Mich.
Name School Pos Yr Hometown
Ryan Gaydosh Grand Valley State DL Jr Medina, Ohio
Kyle Clement Northwood DL Jr Hudsonville, Mich.
Eric Lehmann Michigan Tech DL Sr LaSalle, Mich.
Kurt Hout Ferris State DL Jr Arvada, Colo.
Eric Weber Hillsdale DL So Defiance, Ohio
Kirk Carruth Grand Valley State LB Jr Saginaw, Mich.
Bryan Klett Michigan Tech LB Sr Green Bay, Wis.
Allen Lattimore Ashland LB Sr Dayton, Ohio
Dan Tomko Gannon LB Sr Sharon, Pa.
Derek Volmering Saginaw Valley State LB Jr Harbor Beach, Mich.
Matt Black Saginaw Valley State DB So Toronto, Ontario
Bill Brechin Grand Valley State DB Jr Addison, Ill.
Cheyne Nelson Michigan Tech DB Jr Victorville, Calif.
Nick Notario Findlay DB Sr Monroe, Mich.
Kevin Shaw Indianapolis DB Jr Greenwood, Ind.
Braondon Hill Mercyhurst P Jr Timberlake, Ohio
GVSU Honorable Mention All-GLIAC
Mark Catlin, Sr (WR), Jacob Henige, Jr. (OL),
Buster Larkins, Sr. (DB), Terry Mitchell, Sr. (WR)
Dan Skuta, So. (DL), Sean Stevens, Jr. (TE)
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Saturday, August 25
Mercyhurst at Kentucky State 1 pm
Michigan Tech at Winona State (Minn.) 2 pm
Thursday, August 30
St. Joseph’s at Grand Valley State 7 pm
Saturday, September 1
Michigan Tech at Wayne State* Noon
Ashland at Saginaw Valley State* Noon
Mercyhurst at Northwood* Noon
Gannon at Hillsdale* 2:30 pm
Northern Michigan at Indianapolis 6 pm
Charleston (WV) at Findlay 1 pm
Kentucky State at Ferris State 7 pm
Saturday, September 8
Saginaw Valley State at Gannon* 1 pm
Indianapolis at Michigan Tech* 1 pm
Hillsdale at Northern Michigan* 4 pm
Mercyhurst at Ferris State* 7 pm
Grand Valley State at Ashland* 7 pm
Wayne State at St. Joseph’s 1 pm
Northwood at Findlay* 7 pm
Saturday, September 15
Michigan Tech at Northwood* Noon
Ferris State at Saginaw Valley State* Noon
Wayne State at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm
Ashland at Hillsdale* 2:30 pm
Gannon at Indianapolis* 6 pm
Findlay at Grand Valley State* 7 pm
Saturday, September 22
Findlay at Wayne State* Noon
Northwood at Ashland* 1 pm
Grand Valley State at Michigan Tech* 1 pm
Hillsdale at Ferris State* 7 pm
Mercyhurst at Gannon* 7 pm
Saginaw Valley State at Northern Michigan 7 pm
Indianapolis at St. Joseph’s 1 pm
Saturday, September 29
Saginaw Valley State at Northwood* Noon
Ashland at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm
Northern Michigan at Ferris State* 2 pm
Michigan Tech at Hillsdale* 2:30 pm
Wayne State at Grand Valley State*$ 7 pm
Indianapolis at Findlay* 7 pm
Tiffin (Ohio) at Gannon 1 pm
Saturday, October 6
Findlay at Saginaw Valley State* Noon
Gannon at Wayne State* Noon
Ferris State at Michigan Tech* 1 pm
Grand Valley State at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm
Northwood at Northern Michigan* 4 pm
Hillsdale at Indianapolis 6 pm
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Saturday, October 13
Michigan Tech at Saginaw Valley State* Noon
Northern Michigan at Ashland * 1 pm
Ferris State at Gannon* 1 pm
Wayne State at Hillsdale* 2:30 pm
Mercyhurst at Findlay* 4 pm
Indianapolis at Grand Valley State* 7 pm
Saturday, October 20
Grand Valley State at Northwood* Noon
Michigan Tech at Northern Michigan* 1 pm
Findlay at Gannon* 1 pm
Hillsdale at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm
Ashland at Ferris State* 2 pm
Wayne State at Indianapolis 6 pm
Saturday, October 27
Northwood at Wayne State* Noon
Gannon at Michigan Tech* 1 pm
Mercyhurst at Northern Michigan* 1 pm
Ashland at Findlay* 1 pm
Saginaw Valley State at Indianapolis* 6 pm
Ferris State at Grand Valley State* 7 pm
Tiffin (Ohio) at Hillsdale 2:30 pm
Saturday, November 3
Grand Valley State at Saginaw Valley State* Noon
Wayne State at Ashland* 1 pm
Hillsdale at Findlay* 1 pm
Northern Michigan at Gannon* 1 pm
Indianapolis at Mercyhurst* 1:30 pm
Northwood at Ferris State* 2 pm
Saturday, November 10
Ferris State at Wayne State* Noon
Indianapolis at Northwood* Noon
Gannon at Ashland* 1 pm
Northern Michigan at Grand Valley State* 1 pm
Findlay at Michigan Tech* 1 pm
Saginaw Valley State at Hillsdale* 2:30 pm
Saturday, November 17
NCAA Division II First Rounds - campus sites
Saturday, November 24
NCAA Division II Second Rounds - campus sites
Saturday, December 1
NCAA Division II Quarterfinals - campus sites
Saturday, December 8
NCAA Division II Semifinals - campus sites
Saturday, December 15
NCAA Division II Championship
Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence, Ala.
University of North Alabama, host
* - GLIAC Game
$ - Game to be played at 5/3 Ballpark, Comstock Park, Mich.

Game 1
Saint Joseph’s
Pumas
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August 30, 2007
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Time - 7:00 pm
General Information
Location: Rensselaer, Ind.
Enrollment: 1,030
Conference: Great Lakes Football
Nickname: Pumas
Colors: Cardinal & Purple
President: Dr. Ernest R. Mills III
Athletics Director: Bill Massoels
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Lou Esposito
(Memphis, ‘01)
Record at SJC (years): 15-7 (third)
Career Record (years): 15-7 (third)
Football Office Phone: 219-866-6222
Assistant Coaches
Offensive Coordinator & QBs: Dustin
Ward
Offensive Line: Jake Wissing
Wide Receivers: Kad Rannings
Defensive Coordinator & DBs: Greg
Huster
Defensive Line: Curtis Crossley
Running Backs: Brendan Murphy
Team Information
Stadium (Capacity): Alumni Stadium
(4,000)
Surface: Natural Grass
2006 Record: 8-3
2005 Conference Record: 4-1 (1st)
Basic Offense: Multiple
Basic Defense: 3-3 Sack
First Year of Football: 1896
All-Time Record: 292-359-24
All-Time Playoff Record: 0-0-1
Last Playoff Appearance: 1956
Letterwinners Returning: 30
Letterwinners Lost: 22
Player Information
QB-Anthony Lindsey
Returning Offensive Starters (7)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Anthony Lindsey QB 6-0 205 Sr
Greg Ford RB 5-9 170 Sr
Terrance Freeman FB 5-9 255 So
Dan Paulsen WR 6-0 205 Sr
Addison Bowman OL 6-5 290 Jr
Mitch Dean OC 6-0 300 So
Lee Shaver OL 6-1 300 Jr
Returning Defensive Starters (6)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Sir William McKenzie DL 5-10 315 So
Fred Blanton OLB 5-11 195 Jr
Pat Schoen OLB 6-1 230 Jr
Lance Burns CB 6-0 195 Sr
Deqwan Young CB 5-7 175 Sr
Corrie Gregory S 5-11 175 Sr
Special Teams Starters (1)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Aaron Patten P 5-11 210 Sr
Michael Binder K 5-9 165 Jr
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Greg Ford 206 887 4.3 8
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
Anthony Lindsey 389-244-7 2,863 .627 27
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Dan Paulseon 82 1,121 13.7 9
Greg Ford 37 282 7.6 4
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Rob Perricone 48-32-80 0 6 15-72
Fred Blanton 34-33-67 3 1.5 11--50
Deqwan Young 31-12-43 4 0 5-14
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Series Information
First Game: 1983
Series: 6-0
Last GV Win: 2006, 31-6
Last SJ Win: N/A
Current Streak: GV, 6
Longest Win Streak: GV, 6
Martin vs. SJ: 1-0
Esposito vs. GV: 0-1
Media Information
Football SID: Clark Teuscher
E-mail Address: clark@saintjoe.edu
Office Phone: 219-866-6141
Office Fax: 219-866-6280
Press Box Phone: 219-866-6074
Mailing Address: Saint Joseph’s College
PO Box 875
Rensselaer, IN 47978
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Aug. 30 at Grand Valley State
Sept. 8 WAYNE STATE
Sept. 15 at Butler
Sept. 22 INDIANAPOLIS
Sept. 29 at Kentucky State
Oct. 6 MISSOURI-ROLLA
Oct. 13 at Tiffin
Oct. 20 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN
Oct. 27 at West Chester (Pa.)
Nov. 3 CENTRAL STATE
Nov. 10 LINCOLN (MO.)
2006 RESULTS (8-3)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 ST.FRANCIS (Ill.) W 37-0
Sept. 9 at Wayne State W 17-10
Sept. 16 GRAND VALLEY L 31-6
Sept. 23 at Indianapolis L 35-22
Sept. 30 at Missouri-Rolla W 38-24
Oct. 7 VALPARAISO W 43-14
Oct. 14 at Lincon (Mo.) W 60-3
Oct. 21 at Kentucky Wesleyan W 41-3
Oct. 28 at Fairmont State W 19-11
Nov. 4 at Central State L 34-27
Nov. 11 TIFFIN W 24-23

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Series Information
First Game: 1990
Series: 13-2
Last GV Win: 2006, 30-24
Last AU Win: 1993, 29-14
Current Streak: GV, 11
Longest Win Streak: GV, 11
Martin vs. AU: 3-0
Team Information
Stadium (Capacity): Community
Stadium (6,000)
Surface: Natural Grass
2006 Record: 4-6
2006 Conference Record: 4-6
Basic Offense: Spread
Basic Defense: 3-4
First Year of Football: 1920
All-Time Record: 401-335-29
All-Time Playoff Record: 0-2
Last Playoff Appearance: 1997
Letterwinners Returning: 31
Letterwinners Lost: 17
Player Information
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Game 2
Ashland
Eagles
September 8, 2007
Community Stadium
Ashland, Ohio
Time - 7:00 pm
Owens vs. GV: 0-3 General Information
Media Information
Football SID: Al King
Email Address: aking@ashland.edu
Office Phone: 419-289-5442
Office Fax: 419-289-5498
Press Box Phone: 419-289-6323
Mailing Address: Kates Gymnasium
Ashland University
401 College Avenue
Ashland, OH 44805
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Sept. 1 at Saginaw Valley State
Sept. 8 GRAND VALLEY STATE
Sept. 15 at Hillsdale
Sept. 22 NORTHWOOD
Sept. 29 at Mercyhurst
Oct. 13 NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Oct. 20 at Ferris State
Oct. 27 at Findlay
Nov. 3 WAYNE STATE
Nov. 10 GANNON
2006 RESULTS (4-6)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 SAGINAW VALLEY L 27-16
Sept. 9 at Grand Valley State L 30-24
Sept. 16 HILLSDALE W 30-24
Sept. 23 at Northwood L 33-19
Sept. 30 MERCYHURST W 24-21
Oct. 14 at Northern Michigan W 24-17
Oct. 21 FERRIS STATE L 38-7
Oct. 28 FINDLAY L 7-0
Nov. 4 at Wayne State L 33-17
Nov. 11 at Gannon W 45-14
OC-Vince Cashdollar
Returning Offensive Starters (10)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
David Ziegelhofer WR 6-1 187 Sr
Ray Kent RB 6-0 240 Sr
John Feguson QB 6-5 227 Sr
Brandon Gilmore WR 5-11 191 Sr
Reggie Gamble OL 6-4 286 Jr
Andy Hunter OL 6-6 326 Sr
Justin Magruder OL 6-3 179 So
Nate Hollins OL 6-2 322 Jr
Vince Cashdollar OC 62 297 Sr
Gabe Sanders TE 6-1 244 Sr
Returning Defensive Starters (8)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Jonathan Frostt DL 5-10 264 Sr
Chris Meyer DE 6-1 241 Sr
Luke Busson LB 5-11 227 Sr
Tom Brenner LB 6-1 223 Jr
Calvin Black DB 6-0 184 So
Justin Hood DB 5-7 181 Sr
Special Teams Starters (0)
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Jon Schroeder 125 495 4.0 6
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
John Ferguson 220-120-3 1238 .541 8
Billy Cundiff 60-32-3 4436 .533 2
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
David Ziegelhoferr 45 461 10.2 3
Brandon Gilmore 31 448 14.5 3
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Tom Brenner 36-23-59 1 0 1.0
Luke Busson 28-18-46 0 2 7.0
Location: Ashland, Ohio
Enrollment: 6,500
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Eagles
Colors: Purple & Gold
President: Dr. Frederick Finks
Athletics Director: Bill Goldring
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Lee Owens
(Bluffton, ‘77)
Record at AU (years): 18-14 (4th)
Career Record (years): 58-75 (12th)
Football Office Phone: 419-289-5447
Assistant Coaches
Offensive Cooridnator/QB: Matt LaFleur
Offensive Line: Doug Geiser
Wide Receiver/Tight Ends: Jim Fisher
Defensive Coordinator/DB: Nick Toth
Linebackers: Steve Clinkscale
Defensive Line: Jim Meyer
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Game 3
Findlay
Oilers
September 15, 2007
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Time - 7:00 pm
General Information
Location: Findlay, Ohio
Enrollment: 4,700
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Oilers
Colors: Orange & Black
President: Dr. DeBow Freed
Athletics Director: Steven Rackley
Coaching Information
Head Coach/DC/DL: Jon Wauford
(Miami, ‘92)
Record at UF (years): 0-0 (1st)
Career Record (years): 0-0 (1st)
Football Office Phone: 419-434-4047
Assistant Coaches
Head Coach/Defensive
Coordinator/Def. Line: Jon Wauford
Offensive Coordinator/WR: Bill Mottola
Running Backs : Michael Smith
Offensive Line: Kory Allen
Linebackers: Kelly Cummings
Defensive Backs: Michael Schanski
Quarterbacks: Scott Garlock
Strength Coach: Chad Wagner
Team Information
Stadium (Capacity): Donnell Stadium
(7,500)
Surface: Grass
2006 Record: 2-9
2006 Conference Record: 1-9
Basic Offense: Multiple
Basic Defense: 3-4
First Year of Football: 1892
All-Time Record: 430-357-30
All-Time Playoff Record: 0-0
Last Playoff Appearance: N/A
Letterwinners Returning: 33
Letterwinners Lost: 16
Player Information
DB-Caleb Meyer
Returning Offensive Starters (8)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Melvin Jackson RB 5-9 200 Jr
Joel McDaniel FB 6-2 215 Sr
Darren Paige WR 6-1 190 Jr
Brian Grabowski OL 6-3 280 Sr
Will Harnar OL 6-4 295 Sr
Jim Jacobson OL 6-4 280 Sr
Gavin Acton OL 6-4 315 Jr
Adam Snyder TE 6-4 245 sr
Returning Defensive Starters (10)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Caleb Meyer DB 6-0 200 Sr
Brian Williams DB 5-9 165 So
Johnnie Jackson DB 6-0 180 Sr
Jordan Marshall DB 5-11 190 Sr
Joe Knopick LB 6-0 215 So
Kevin McCann LB 6-2 220 Sr
Justin Lyons LB 6-0 220 Jr
Joe Kay DL 6-2 250 Sr
E.J. Whitlow DL 6-2 250 So
Mike Roach DL 6-3 240 Jr
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Melvin Jackson 119 504 4.2 1
Joel McDaniel 50 177 3.5 3
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
Anthony Lanzara 29-65-0 327 .446 2
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Darren Paige 46 542 11.8 2
Adam Snyder 20 229 11.4 0
Tackles T INT Sacks TFL
Kevin McCann 89 0 0 3.0
Justin Lyons 83 0 3.5 7.0
Johnie Jackson 72 72 2.0 11.0
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Series Information
First Game: 1971
Series: 7-2-0
Last GV Win: 2006, 13-0
Last Findlay Win: 1972, 38-6
Current Streak: GV, 7
Longest Win Streak: GV, 7
Martin vs. Findlay: 1-0
Wauford vs. GV: 0-0
Media Information
Football SID: David Buck
Email Address: buck@findlay.edu
Office Phone: 419-434-4727
Office Fax: 419-434-4618
Press Box Phone: 419-721-9239
Mailing Address: 1000 N. Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Sept. 1 CHARLESTON
Sept. 8 NORTHWOOD
Sept. 15 at Grand Valley State
Sept. 23 at Wayne State
Sept. 29 INDIANAPOLIS
Oct. 6 at Saginaw Valley State
Oct. 13 MERCYHURST
Oct. 20 at Gannon
Oct. 27 ASHLAND
Nov. 3 HILLSDALE
Nov. 10 at Michigan Tech
2006 RESULTS (2-9)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Aug. 26 at Charleston W 25-24
Sept. 2 GRAND VALLEY L 13-0
Sept. 9 at Northwood L 29-6
Sept. 23 WAYNE STATE L 24-3
Sept. 30 at Indianapolis L 34-16
Oct. 7 SAGINAW VALLEY L 31-14
Oct. 14 at Mercyhurst L 24-7
Oct. 21 GANNON L 20-17
Oct. 28 at Ashland W 7-0
Nov. 4 at Hillsdale L 10-7
Nov. 11 MICHIGAN TECH L 33-15

2007 Opponents
Series Information
First Game: 1976
Series: 18-2
Last GV Win: 2006, 41-20
Last MT Win: 1984, 27-20
Current Streak: GV, 13
Longest Win Streak: GV, 13
Martin vs. MT: 2-0
Stadium (Capacity): Sherman Field
(3,000)
Surface: Natural Grass
2006 Record: 6-4
2006 Conference Record: 6-4
Basic Offense: Pro Set
Basic Defense: 4-2
First Year of Football: 1920
All-Time Record: 305-304-17
All-Time Playoff Record: 0-1
Last Playoff Appearance: 2004
Letterwinners Returning: 45
Letterwinners Lost: 20
Player Information
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Game 4
Michigan Tech
Huskies
September 22, 2007
Sherman Field
Houghton, Mich.
Time - 1:00 pm
Kearly vs. GV: 0-1 General Information
Media Information
Football SID: West Frahm
Email Address: wfrahm@mtu.edu
Office Phone: 906-487-2350
Office Fax: 906-487-3062
Press Box Phone: 906-487-2386
Mailing Address: SDC, Room 233
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Aug. 25 at Winona State
Sept. 1 at Wayne State
Sept. 8 INDIANAPOLIS
Sept. 15 at Northwood
Sept. 22 GRAND VALLEY STATE
Sept. 29 at Hillsdale
Oct. 6 FERRIS STATE
Oct. 13 at Saginaw Valley State
Oct. 20 at Northern Michigan
Oct. 27 GANNON
Nov. 3 FINDLAY
2006 RESULTS (6-4)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 WAYNE STATE L 36-14
Sept. 9 at Indianapolis L34-31
Sept. 16 NORTHWOOD L 13-7
Sept. 23 at Grand Valley State L 41-20
Sept. 30 HILLSDALE W 14-12
Oct. 7 at Ferris State W 41-7
Oct. 14 SAGINAW VALLEY W 20-7
Oct. 21 N. Michigan W 42-14
Oct. 28 at Gannon W 14-13
Nov. 5 at Findlay W 33-15
Team Information
OL-Pete Moyryla
Returning Offensive Starters (7)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Steve Short QB 6-0 180 So
Billy Koenig FB 6-1 240 Sr
Kirk Williams WR 5-10 185 Sr
Keith White WR 6-4 225 Jr
Ben James TE 6-4 235 Sr
Pete Moyryla OL 6-3 295 Sr
Matt Desotell OL 6-3 290 So
Returning Defensive Starters (6)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
DaVaughn Dixion CB 5-8 165 Sr
Cheyne Nelson DB 6-0 220 Sr
Juan Wilson DB 5-11 212 Sr
Lee Keys DL 6-2 330 Sr
Demontrail Williamson DL 6-0 290 Sr
Ryan Essex FS 5-11 200 Sr
Special Teams Starters (2)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Billy Koenig P 6-1 240 Sr
Alex Tiseo K 5-8 150 Jr
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Lee Marana 201 1105 5.5 13
Daryl Graham 151 905 6.0 8
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
Drew Schaft 161-81-6 933 50.3 5
Donovan Dooley 25-12-1 144 48.0 2
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Keith White 8 115 14.4 1
DeVon Allen 8 103 14.4 0
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Bryan Klett 67-22-45 0-0 1.5-8 6.5-14
Cheyne Nelson 54-35-19 1-2 1.5-14 7.5-39
Jake Meikle 51-26-25 0-0 0.5-4 3.5-10
Location: Houghton, Mich.
Enrollment: 6,544
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Huskies
Colors: Black, Gold, & Silver
President: Dr. Glenn Mroz
Athletics Director: Suzanne Sanregret
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Tom Kearly
(Winona State, ‘80)
Record at MT (years): 6-4 (2nd)
Career Record (years): 6-4 (2nd)
Football Office Phone: 906-487-2985
Assistant Coaches
Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator:
Tom Kearly
Offensive Line: Butch Barry
Defensive Coordinator:Tim Driscoll
Linebackers: Josh Hager
Offensive Backs: Ted Holmstrom
Wide Receiver/Special Teams:
Erik Leuter
Defensive Line: Ken Klein
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Game 5
Wayne State
Warriors
September 29, 2007
Fifth/Third Ballpark
Comstock Park, Michigan
Time - 7:00 pm
General Information
Location: Detroit, Mich.
Enrollment: 30,649
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Warriors
Colors: Green & Gold
President: Dr. Irvin D. Reid
Athletics Director: Rob Fournier
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Paul Winters
(Akron, ‘80)
Record at WS (years): 10-21 (4th)
Career Record (years): 10-21 (4th)
Football Office Phone: 313-577-4288
Assistant Coaches
Offensive Line: Terry Heffernan
Offensive Assistant: James Adams
Special Teams/WRs: E.J. Hendrson
Linebackers: Landon Fox
Defensive Coordinator/DB: Kurt
Mattix
Defensive Assistant. Coach: Anthony
Coratti
Defensive Line: Scott Kazmierski
Tight Ends: John O’Connor
Quarterbacks: Rick Pyle
Team Information
Stadium (Capacity): WSU
Stadium/Adams Field (6,000)
Surface: FieldTurf
2006 Record: 6-5
2006 Conference Record: 6-5
Basic Offense: Multiple
Basic Defense: 4-3
First Year of Football: 1918
All-Time Record: 306-432-29
All-Time Playoff Record: 0-0
Last Playoff Appearance: None
Letterwinners Returning: 38
Letterwinners Lost: 21
Player Information
LB-Alan Guy
Returning Offensive Starters (10)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Muhammad Abdullah OT 6-5 332 Sr
Joique Bell RB 6-0 213 So
Ryan Cue OG 6-1 313 Jr
Luis Gomez FB 5-11 291 Sr
Frank Lietke C 6-3 289 Sr
Chris Ostosh OG 6-2 284 Jr
Trent Pohl QB 6-3 205 So
John Rehberg TE 6-4 243 Sr
Ray Rocheleau OT 6-6 277 So
Kenny Schmidt TE 6-4 252 Sr
Returning Defensive Starters (3)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Tristian Black LB 6-3 243 Jr
Alan Guy LB 6-1 2335 Sr
Prosper Iwu LB 6-0 218 Jr
Special Teams Starters (1)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. CL
David Chudzinski PK 6-1 175 Sr
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Joique Bell 348 2065 5.9 22
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
Trent Pohl 184-93-8 1,233 .505 8
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
John ehberg 16 189 11.8 2
Joique Bell 14 169 12.1 1
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Alan Guy 31-46-77 0 4 7-27
Tristian Black 27-39-66 0 2.5 2.5-24
Dante Dunn 31-7-38 2 1 1.0-5
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2007 Opponents
Series Information
First Game: 1975
Series: 25-5
Last GV Win: 2006, 36-13
Last WS Win: 1984, 30-3
Current Streak: GV, 20
Longest Win Streak: GV, 20
Martin vs. WS: 3-0
Winters vs. GV: 0-3
Media Information
Football SID: Jeff Weiss
Email Address: jeff.weiss@wayne.edu
Office Phone: 313-577-7542
Office Fax: 313-577-5997
Press Box Phone: 317-788-3309
Mailing Address: 5101 John C. Lodge
101 Matthaei
Detroit, MI 48202
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Sept. 1 MICHIGAN TECH
Sept. 8 at Saint Joseph’s
Sept. 15 at Mercyhurst
Sept. 22 FINDLAY
Sept. 29 at Grand Valley State
Oct. 6 GANNON
Oct. 13 at Hillsdale
Oct. 20 at Indianapolis
Oct. 27 NORTHWOOD
Nov. 3 at Ashland
Nov. 10 FERRIS STATE
2006 RESULTS (6-5)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 at Michigan Tech W 36-14
Sept. 9 SAINT JOSEPH’S L 17-10
Sept. 16 MERCYHURST W 35-31
Sept. 23 at Findlay W 24-3
Sept. 30 GRAND VALLEY L 36-13
Oct. 7 at Gannon W 30-3
Oct. 14 HILSDALE W 41-26
Oct. 21 INDIANAPOLIS L 39-14
Oct. 28 at Northwood L 48-34
Nov. 4 ASHLAND W 33-17
Nov. 11 at Ferris State L 21-17

2007 Opponents
Series Information
First Game: 1998
Series: 7-0
Last GV Win: 2006, 49-17
Last MH Win: N/A
Current Streak: GV, 7-0
Longest Win Streak: GV, 7
Martin vs. MH: 1-0
Team Information
Stadium (Capacity): Tullio Field (2,300)
Surface: AstroTurf
2006 Record: 3-7
2006 Conference Record: 3-7
Basic Offense: Multiple
Basic Defense: Stack
First Year of Football: 1981
All-Time Record: 120-127-4
All-Time Playoff Record: 0-1
Last Playoff Appearance: 1993
Letterwinners Returning: 33
Letterwinners Lost: 24
Player Information
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Game 6
Mercyhurst
Lakers
October 6, 2007
Tulilio Field
Erie, Pa.
Time - 1:30 pm
Schaetzle vs. GV: 0-2 General Information
Media Information
Football SID: Jason Knavel
Email Address: jknavel@mercyhurst.edu
Office Phone: 814-824-3338
Office Fax: 814-824-3338
Press Box Phone: 814-824-3095
Mailing Address: 501 E. 38th
Erie PA 16546
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Aug. 25 at Kentucky State
Sept. 1 at Northwood
Sept. 8 at Ferris State
Sept. 15 WAYNE STATE
Sept. 22 at Gannon
Sept. 29 ASHLAND
Oct. 6 GRAND VALLEY STATE
Oct. 13 at Findlay
Oct. 20 HILLSDALE
Oct. 27 at Northern Michigan
Nov. 3 INDIANAPOLIS
2006 RESULTS (3-7)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 NORTHWOOD L 23-14
Sept. 9 FERRIS STATE L 28-8
Sept. 16 at Wayne State L 35-31
Sept. 23 GANNON W 35-14
Sept. 30 at Ashland L 24-21
Oct. 7 at Grand Valley L 49-17
Oct. 14 FINDLAY W 24-7
Oct. 21 at Hillsdale L 40-21
Oct. 28 N. MICHIGAN W 32-7
Nov. 4 at Indianapolis L 45-19
S-Craig Moone
Returning Offensive Starters (4)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Matt McCall OG 6-5 255 Jr
Mitch Phillis QB 6-3 195 Sr
Gary Smith OL 6-5 315 Jr
Richard Stokes RB 5-10 195 Jr
Returning Defensive Starters (7)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Charlie Gleisner LB 6-1 215 So
Theo Hall CB 5-9 170 So.
Brian Kelly DT 6-1 265 So.
Jim Kokrak LB 6-3 225 Jr
Craig Moone S 6-0 205 Sr
Aaron Parks LB 6-2 205 Sr
Zac Wild DE 6-2 230 So.
Special Teams Starters (0)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Brandon Hill K 6-4 225 So.
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Richard Stokes 175 657 3.8 8
Dave Stallard 47 217 4.6 3
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
Mitch Phillis 275-157-10 1806 .571 14
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Richard Stokes 20 225 11.2 1
Brandon Hill 19 216 11.4 3
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Jimmy Kokrak 41-51-92 0 1.5 7.5-42
Charlie Gleisnerr 39-39-78 0 1 6.5-8
Craig Moone 28-27-55 3 1.5 3.5-17
Location: Erie, PA
Enrollment: 4,055
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Lakers
Colors: Green, Blue, & White
President: Dr. Thomas Gamble
Athletics Director: Pete Russo
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Marty Schaetzle
(Bucknell ‘83)
Record at MH (years): 16-37 (6th)
Career Record (years): 16-37 (6th)
Football Office Phone: 814-824-2244
Assistant Coaches
Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers:
Barris Grant
Defensive Line: Mike Krahe
Defensive Backs: John Thompson
Offensive Line: Tom Herman
Offensive Line: Ray Enricco
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Game 7
Indianapolis
Greyhounds
October 13, 2007
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Time - 7:00 pm
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General Information
Location: Indianapolis, Ind.
Enrollment: 4,300
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Greyhounds
Colors: Crimson & Grey
President: Dr. Beverly J. Pitts
Athletics Director: Dr. Sue Willey
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Joe Polizzi
(Hillsdale, ‘76)
Record at UI (years): 69-71-1 (14th)
Career Record (years): 69-71-1 (14th)
Football Office Phone: 317-788-3494
Assistant Coaches
Offensive Line: George Barnett
Defensive Coordinator:
Bob Bartolomeo
Linebackers: Chris Keevers
Assistant Coach: Kenny Ray Augustus
Team Information
Stadium (Capacity): Key Stadium
(5,500)
Surface: Sprinturf
2006 Record: 6-5
2006 Conference Record: 5-5
Basic Offense: Pro-I
Basic Defense: Attack 5-2
First Year of Football: 1924
All-Time Record: 306-322-23
All-Time Playoff Record: 0-0
Last Playoff Appearance: None
Letterwinners Returning: 51
Letterwinners Lost: 11
Player Information
QB-Casey Gillin
Returning Offensive Starters (10)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Justin Russell WR 5-11 190 Sr
Kevin Sanford WR 5-11 170 Sr
Zach Dennis OL 6-3 290 Sr
Jason Smith OL 6-5 306 Jr
Casey Gillin QB 6-2 198 Sr
Craig Jenkins TB 5-9 179 Sr
Sam Elmore RB 6-0 213 Sr
Seth Picket TE 6-4 223 Sr
Eric Quintana OL 6-4 285 So
Tim Dury OL 6-3 285 So
Louis Vesta OL 6-5 295 Jr
Returning Defensive Starters (9)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Kenneth Akridge DB 6-0 190 Sr
Josh Kimbowa DB 6-0 200 Jr
Kevin Shaw DB 5-9 175 Sr
Leonard Bush LB 6-0 241 Jr
Mychal Byrd DL 6-1 240 Sr
Brandon Umphress LB 6-1 238 Jr
James Wood DL 6-0 270 Jr
Jimmy Fleshman DL 6-2 283 Sr
Jamel Williams DL 6-2 275 Jr
Special Teams Starters (0)
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Craig Jenkins 189 1172 6.0 5
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
Casey Gillin 267-168-8 2,287 .629 17
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Kevin Sanford 46 603 13.1 3
Justin Russell 38 676 17.8 8
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Kevin Shaw 41-46-87 0 0 2-4
Leonard Bush 31-38-69 0 1.5 3-4
Brandon Umphresss 24-34-58 0 1 2-4
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2007 Opponents
Series Information
First Game: 1990
Series: 16-1
Last GV Win: 2006, 33-7
Last UI Win: 1999, 30-14
Current Streak: GV, 7
Longest Win Streak: GV, 9
Martin vs. UI: 3-0
Polizzi vs. GV: 1-12
Media Information
Football SID: Mitch Wigness
Email Address: mwigness@uindy.edu
Office Phone: 317-788-3494
Office Fax: 317-788-3472
Press Box Phone: 317-788-3309
Mailing Address: Univ. of Indianapolis
1400 East Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Sept. 1 NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Sept. 8 at Michigan Tech
Sept. 15 GANNON
Sept. 22 at Saint Joseph’s
Sept. 29 at Findlay
Oct. 6 HILLSDALE
Oct. 13 at Grand Valley State
Oct. 20 WAYNE STATE
Oct. 27 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE
Nov. 3 at Mercyhurst
Nov. 10 at Northwood
2006 RESULTS (6-5)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 at Northern Michigan L 27-20
Sept. 9 MICHIGAN TECH W 34-31
Sept. 16 at Gannon W 49-14
Sept. 23 SAINT JOSEPH’S W 35-22
Sept. 30 FINDLAY W 34-16
Oct. 7 at Hillsdale L 14-13
Oct. 14 GRAND VALLEY L 33-7
Oct. 21 at Wayne State W 39-14
Oct. 28 at Saginaw Valley L 23-16
Nov. 4 MERCYHURST W 45-19
Nov. 11 NORTHWOOD L 23-0

2007 Opponents
Series Information
First Game: 1973
Series: 22-8-1
Last GV Win: 2006, 45-7
Last NU Win: 2004, 35-14
Current Streak: GV, 3
Longest Win Streak: GV, 11
Martin vs. NU: 3-1
Team Information
Stadium (Capacity): Hantz Stadium
(3,000)
Surface: Natural Grass
2006 Record: 8-3
2006 Conference Record: 8-3
Basic Offense: Woodbone
Basic Defense: 4-3
First Year of Football: 1962
All-Time Record: 207-212-8
All-Time Playoff Record: 1-4
Last Playoff Appearance: 2006
Letterwinners Returning: 30
Letterwinners Lost: 14
Player Information
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Game 8
Northwood
Timberwolves
October 20, 2007
Hantz Stadium
Midland, Mich.
Time - 12:00 Noon
Riepma vs. GV: 3-11 General Information
Media Information
Football SID: Travis McCurdy
Email Address: mccurdyt@northwood.edu
Office Phone: 989-837-4239
Office Fax: 989-837-4484
Press Box Phone: 989-205-5479
Mailing Address: 4000 Whiting Drive
Bennett Sports Center
Midland, MI 48640
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Sept. 1 MERCYHURST
Sept. 8 at Findlay
Sept. 15 MICHIGAN TECH
Sept. 22 at Ashland
Sept. 29 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE
Oct. 6 at Northern Michigan
Oct. 20 GRAND VALLEY STATE
Oct. 27 at Wayne State
Nov. 3 at Ferris State
Nov. 10 INDIANAPOLIS
2006 RESULTS (8-3)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 at Mercyhurst W 33-14
Sept. 9 FINDLAY W 29-6
Sept. 16 at Michigan Tech W 13-7
Sept. 23 ASHLAND W 33-19
Sept. 30 at Saginaw Valley W 25-14
Oct. 7 N. MICHIGAN W 44-14
Oct. 21 at Grand Valley State L 45-7
Oct. 28 WAYNE STATE W 48-34
Nov. 4 FERRIS STATE L 17-14
Nov. 11 at Indianapolis W 23-0
Nov. 18 SOUTH DAKOTA L 31-28
DE-Kyle Clement
Returning Offensive Starters (9)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Phillip Davis WR 6-0 175 Sr
Casey Steffen RB 5-9 193 Sr
Torris Childs FB 5-10 210 Jr
Antionie Ivy RB 5-9 165 Sr
Josh Rauer TE 6-3 215 So
Alan Drummond OL 6-6 295 Jr
Jeff Hachigian OL 6-1 295 Sr
Luke Krombach OL 6-4 280 Jr
Dan Marshall OL 6-2 298 Jr
Returning Defensive Starters (10)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Kyle Clement DE 6-4 256 Sr
Matt Worton DL 6-2 287 Sr
Asa Jenkins LB 6-1 216 Sr
Cortez McCoy FS 5-10 183 Sr
Dexter Reid CB 5-10 180 Sr
Special Teams Starters (1)
Chris Kollias K/P 6-3 195 Jr
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Torris Childs 185 973 5.3 16
Casey Steffen 59 504 8.5 2
Antionie Ivy 64 304 4.8 7
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
S. Klukowski 5-3-0 75 .600 0
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Phillip Davis 9 133 14.8 1
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Cortez McCoy 56-9-65 2 0 1.0-3
Dexter Reid 33-7-40 1 0 1.0-2
Kyle Clement 27-12-39 0 6 12.0-67
Location: Midland, Mich.
Enrollment: 1,973
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Timberwolves
Colors: Columbia Blue & White
President: Dr. Keith A. Pretty
Athletics Director: Pat Riepma
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Pat Riepma
(Hillsdale, ‘83)
Record at NU (years): 84-65-2 (15th)
Career Record (years): 84-65-2 (15th)
Football Office Phone: 989-837-4385
Assistant Coaches
Associate Head Coach/Offensive Line:
Mike Sullivan
Offensive Coordinator: Malen Luke
Special Teams/WRs: Tom Creguer
Defensive Coordinator: Tyson Silveus
Defensive Line: Leonard Haynes
Linebackers: Mike Gaken
Defensive Backs: Brandon Orr
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Game 9
Ferris State
Bulldogs
October 27, 2007
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Time - 7:00 pm
General Information
Location: Big Rapids, Mich.
Enrollment: 12,578
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Bulldogs
Colors: Crimson and Gold
President: Dr. David L. Eisler
Athletics Director: Tom Kirinovic
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Jeff Pierce
(Ferris State ‘79)
Record at FS (years): 77-55-0 (13th)
Career Record (years): 77-55-0 (13th)
Football Office Phone: 231-591-2864
Assistant Coaches
Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker
Coach: Duane Wilson
Offensive Coordinator/QBs/
WRs/TEs: Matt McCarthy
Offensive Line/TEs: Ken Conlin
Special Teams/DBs: Ted Egger
Defensive Line: Jason Rebrovich
Kickers/Punters: Rick Williams
Offensive Assistant: Tony Russo
Defensive Assistant: Chris Reese
Team Information
Stadium (Capacity): Top Taggart Field
(6,200)
Surface: Artificial Turf
2006 Record: 8-3
2006 Conference Record: 7-3
Basic Offense: Pro-I
Basic Defense: 4-3
First Year of Football: 1900
All-Time Record: 353-394-40
All-Time Playoff Record: 5-5
Last Playoff Appearance: 1996
Letterwinners Returning: 44
Letterwinners Lost: 18
Player Information
DL-Jake Visser
Returning Offensive Starters (5)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
C.J. VanWieren QB 6-4 235 Jr
Bill Bourdlais OG 6-4 290 Sr
Nate Fricke WR 5-8 175 Sr
Robert Miller WR 5-8 175 Sr
Mike Guevara WR 5-10 180 Sr
Returning Defensive Starters (6)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Jake Visser DL 6-2 265 Jr
Erik Schumacherr DE 6-4 248 Sr
Kyle Walker DE 6-1 250 Jr
Kurt Hout DE 6-2 250 Sr
Jeff Hollandsworth LB 6-0 225 Jr
Kyle Williams CB 5-10 175 Sr
Special Teams Starters (1)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Jim Yates P 6-1 213 Jr
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Robert Miller 82 531 6.5 3
C.J. VanWieren 93 464 5.0 8
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
C.J. VanWieren 22-44-4 286 .550 1
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Robert Miller 34 399 11.7 3
Nate Fricke 24 397 16.5 4
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Jake Visser 52-34-86 0 10.5 16-74
Jeff Hollandsworth 43-37-80 0 0 0
Erik Schumacher 20-22-42 0 4 10.5-60
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2007 Opponents
Series Information
First Game: 1971
Series: 22-12-1
Last GV Win: 2006, 28-6
Last FS Win: 1999, 48-23
Current Streak: GV, 6
Longest Win Streak: GV, 7
Martin vs. FS: 3-0
Pierce vs. GV: 2-9
Media Information
Football SID: Rob Bentley
Email Address: gorbyj@ferris.edu
Office Phone: 231-591-3821
Office Fax: 231-591-3775
Press Box Phone: 231-591-2217/2143
Mailing Address: 210 Sports Drive
Sports Complex 002
Big Rapids, MI 49307
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Sept. 1 KENTUCKY STATE
Sept. 8 MERCYHURST
Sept. 15 at Saginaw Valley State
Sept. 22 HILLSDALE
Sept. 29 NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Oct. 6 at Michigan Tech
Oct. 13 at Gannon
Oct. 20 ASHLAND
Oct. 27 at Grand Valley State
Nov. 3 NORTHWOOD
Nov. 10 at Wayne State
2006 RESULTS (8-3)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 at Kentucky State W 31-13
Sept. 9 at Mercyhurst W 28-7
Sept. 16 SAGINAW VALLEY W 26-23
Sept. 23 at Hillsdale L 29-27
Sept. 30 at Northern Michigan W 42-24
Oct. 7 MICHIGAN TECH L 41-7
Oct. 14 GANNON W 35-14
Oct. 21 at Ashland W 38-7
Oct. 28 GRAND VALLEY L 28-6
Nov. 4 at Northwood W 17-14
Nov. 11 WAYNE STATE W 21-17

2007 Opponents
Series Information
First Game: 1975
Series: 25-10
Last GV Win: 2006, 49-35
Last SV Win: 2004, 31-20
Current Streak: GV, 3
Longest Win Streak: GV, 5
Martin vs. SV: 3-1
Awrey vs. GV: 2-8
Media Information
Football SID: Ryan Thompson
Email Address: rgthomps@svsu.edu
Office Phone: 989-964-4053
Office Fax: 989-964-7389
Press Box Phone: 989-755-0016
Mailing Address: Ryder Center 207
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI
48710
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Sept. 2 ASHLAND
Sept. 9 at Gannon
Sept. 16 FERRIS STATE
Sept. 23 at Northern Michigan
Sept. 30 at Northwood
Oct. 7 FINDLAY
Oct. 14 MICHIGAN TECH
Oct. 28 at Indianapolis
Nov. 4 GRAND VALLEY STATE
Nov. 11 at Hillsdale
2006 RESULTS (6-4)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 at Ashland W 27-16
Sept. 9 Gannon W 26-10
Sept. 16 at Ferris State L 26-23
Sept. 23 N. MICHIGAN W 37-35
Sept. 30 NORTHWOOD L 25-14
Oct. 7 at Findlay W 31-14
Oct. 14 at Michigan Tech L 20-7
Oct. 28 INDIANAPOLIS W 23-16
Nov. 4 at Grand Valley State L 49-35
Nov. 11 HILLSDALE W 46-30
Stadium (Capacity): Harvey Randall
Wickes Memorial Stadium (6,300)
Surface: Natural Grass, Prescription
Athletic Turf
2006 Record: 6-4
2006 Conference Record: 6-4
Basic Offense: Multiple
Basic Defense: 5-2
First Year of Football: 1975
All-Time Record: 201-138-3
All-Time Playoff Record:4-5
Last Playoff Appearance: 2005
Letterwinners Returning: 46
Letterwinners Lost: 24
Player Information
QB-Chris Dougherty
Returning Offensive Starters (7)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Toby Goetz RB 6-0 225 So
Rick Cottengim WR 6-2 185 Sr
Chris Dougherty QB 6-2 175 Sr
Jake Meissnest OT 6-3 290 So
Steven Hudson OG 6-2 275 Jr
Kevin Kelch TE 6-5 225 Sr
Josh Gibbs OG 6-2 265 Sr
Returning Defensive Starters (7)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
John Jacobs OLB 6-2 210 So
Derek Volmering LB 5-11 205 Sr
Josh Miller DT 6-4 280 Sr
Matt Black CB 5-9 155 Jr
Mike LeVand OLB 6-2 225 So
Mark Miller CB 6-0 165 Sr
Robert Callaway DL 6-4 332 So
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Brandon Emeott 106 469 4.2 2
Toby Goetz 86 275 3.2 6
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
Chris Dougherty 176-124-3 1474 .705 13
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Rick Cottengim 52 765 14.7 13
Brandon Emeott 30 256 8.5 1
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Derek Volmering 44-45-89 0 3.5 7.0
John Jacobs 37-31-68 0 7.5 19.0
Josh Miller 26-37-63 0 3.0 7.0
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Game 10
Saginaw Valley State
Cardinals
November 3, 2007
Wickes Memorial Stadium
University Center, Mich.
Time - 12:00 Noon
General Information
Location: University Center, Mich.
Enrollment: 9,569
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Cardinals
Colors: Red, White, and Blue
President: Dr. Eric R. Gilbertson
Athletics Director: Mike Watson
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Randy Awrey
(Northern Michigan, ‘78)
Record at SVSU (years): 69-24 (9th)
Career Record (years): 117-65-1 (18th)
Football Office Phone: 989-964-7315
Assistant Coaches
Assistant Head Coach/Offensive
Coordinator: Bill Unsworth
Offensive Line: Todd Carter
Defensive Line: John Wesolek
Linebackers: Jeremy Vanisacker
LBs/Special Teams: Mike Jusick
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Game 11
Northern Michigan
Wildcats
November 10, 2007
Lubbers Stadium
Allendale, Mich.
Time - 1:00 pm
General Information
Location: Marquette, Mich.
Enrollment: 9,700
Conference: GLIAC
Nickname: Wildcats
Colors: Old Gold & Olive Green
President: Dr. Leslie Wong
Athletics Director: Ken Godfrey
Coaching Information
Head Coach: Bernie Anderson
(Northern Michigan, ‘78)
Record at NM (years): 3-7 (2nd)
Career Record (years): 96-103 (21st)
Football Office Phone: 906-227-2105
Assistant Coaches
Offensive Coordinator: Jeff
Duvendeck
Defensive Coordinator: Chad Braine
Defensive Line: Ethan Jeros
Quarterbacks: Dan Mettlach
Wide Receivers: Joe Ballard
Linebacker: Matt Bush & Tom Wender
Running Backs: Eric Duchaj
Team Information
Stadium (Capacity): Superior Dome
(8,000)
Surface: Artificial Turf
2006 Record: 3-7
2006 Conference Record: 3-7
Basic Offense: Pro I
Basic Defense: 4-2
First Year of Football: 1904
All-Time Record: 392-318-26
All-Time Playoff Record: 6-6
Last Playoff Appearance: 1987
Letterwinners Returning: 37
Letterwinners Lost: 12
Player Information
QB-Buddy Rivera
Returning Offensive Starters (10)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Buddy Rivera QB 6-1 200 Sr
Mark Mossuah RB 5-11 190 So
Greg Raspberry WR 6-3 189 So
Fred Wells WR 6-1 178 Jr
Kris Krempien OL 6-6 295 Jr
Lucas Domitrovich OL 6-3 275 Jr
Dan Ryan OL 6-4 310 Sr
Cody Hanson OL 6-3 295 Jr
Jack Rustman OL 6-3 300 So
Austin Hughes TE 6-4 245 So
Returning Defensive Starters (9)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
Scott Avery DE 6-3 225 So
Mike Mahloch DT 6-3 255 Sr
Tyler Larson DL 6-2 245 Sr
Joe Dost LB 6-2 200 Sr
Nicholas Bloch LB 6-0 220 Sr
Travis Holmes CB 5-9 190 Sr
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Mark Bossuah 111 428 3.9 6
Passing A-C-I Yds. Pct. TD
Buddy Rivera 279-165-5 2,399 .591 20
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Fred Wells 44 870 19.8 9
Dan Elmore 36 440 12.2 5
Tackles S-A-T INT Sacks TFL
Nicholas Bloch 33-46-79 0 1 2.5-11
Joe Dost 28-40-68 0 1 4.5-25
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Series Information
First Game: 1975
Series: 14-16-1
Last GV Win: 2006, 48-3
Last NM Win: 2000, 29-28
Current Streak: GV, 6
Longest Win Streak: NM, 11
Martin vs. NM: 3-0
Anderson vs. GV: 0-1
Media Information
Football SID: Dave Faiella
Email Address: dfaiella@nmu.edu
Office Phone: 906-227-1013
Office Fax: 906-227-2492
Press Box Phone: 906-227-1720
Mailing Address: Fair Ave. &
Presque Isle,
235 PEIF
Marquette, MI 49855
2007 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT
Sept. 1 at Indianapolis
Sept. 8 HILLSDALE
Sept. 22 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE
Sept. 29 at Ferris State
Oct. 6 NORTHWOOD
Oct. 13 at Ashland
Oct. 20 MICHIGAN TECH
Oct. 27 MERCYHURST
Nov. 3 at Gannon
Nov. 10 at Grand Valley State
2006 RESULTS (3-7)
DATE OPPONENTS SCORE
Sept. 2 INDIANAPOLIS W 27-20
Sept. 9 at Hillsdale W 31-24
Sept. 23 at Saginaw Valley L 37-35
Sept. 230 FERRIS STATE L 42-24
Oct. 7 at Northwood L 44-14
Oct. 14 ASHLAND L 24-17
Oct. 21 at Michigan Tech L 42-14
Oct. 28 at Mercyhurst L 32-7
Nov. 4 GANNON W 48-21
Nov. 11 GRAND VALLEY L 47-17

GLIAC Series Records
ASHLAND
Date Score Site Res.
1990 14-3 H W
1991 38-7 A W
1992 27-10 H L
1993 29-14 A L
1994 17-7 A W
1995 52-17 H W
1996 14-7 A W
1997 31-20 H W
1998 42-35 H W
1999 44-26 A W
2000 38-7 H W
2001 63-19 A W
2004 37-7 H W
2005 14-10 A W
2006 30-24 H W
GVSU leads series 13-2
FERRIS STATE
Date Score Site Res.
1971 57-0 A L
1972 42-0 A L
1973 17-13 H L
1974 17-12 H L
1975 38-0 A W
1976 26-23 H L
1977 11-7 A L
1978 38-14 H W
1979 14-9 H L
1980 35-7 A W
1981 46-12 H W
1982 38-35 A W
1983 52-21 H W
1984 13-11 A L
1985 27-21 A W
1986 30-22 H W
1987 21-5 A W
1988 36-20 H W
1989 28-0 A W
1990 42-12 H W
1991 28-6 A W
1992 23-0 H L
1993 17-17 A T
1994 27-21 H L
1995 30-21 A L
1996 36-17 H W
1997 21-18 A W
1998 56-53 (ot) A W
1999 48-23 H L
2000 21-20 H W
2001 63-17 A W
2003 40-10 H W
2004 24-6 A W
2005 30-10 H W
2006 28-6 A W
GVSU leads series 22-12-1
FINDLAY
Date Score Site Res.
1971 70-6 A L
1972 38-6 A L
1973 52-6 A W
1974 41-7 H W
1998 50-7 H W
1999 37-9 A W
2002 63-19 H W
2003 44-0 A W
2006 13-0 A W
GVSU leads series 7-2
HILLSDALE
Date Score Site Res.
1974 14-10 A W
1975 31-14 H W
1976 16-3 A W
1977 31-20 H W
1978 28-21 A W
1979 28-6 H W
1980 27-9 A L
1981 23-12 H W
1982 24-19 A L
1983 12-10 H W
1984 20-6 A L
1985 21-14 H L
1986 25-22 A L
1987 28-13 H W
1988 20-0 A L
1989 31-17 H W
1990 38-34 A L
1991 9-6 H W
1992 34-21 A W
1993 38-21 H L
1994 33-20 A L
1995 25-20 H W
1996 17-16 A W
1997 14-12 H W
2000 31-29 A W
2001 57-21 H W
2002 44-19 H W
2003 37-24 A W
2004 58-7 H W
2005 38-10 A W
GVSU leads series 21-9
INDIANAPOLIS
Date Score Site Res.
1990 30-12 A W
1991 31-13 H W
1992 21-7 A W
1993 31-7 H W
1994 35-24 A W
1995 56-0 H W
1996 28-14 A W
1997 23-14 H W
1998 28-17 A W
1999 30-14 H L
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2000 56-21 H W
2001 63-27 A W
2002 50-13 H W
2003 53-10 A W
2004 35-9 H W
2005 29-13 A W
2006 33-7 A W
GVSU leads series 16-1
MERCYHURST
Date Score Site Res.
1998 49-14 A W
1999 26-19 H W
2000 45-20 A W
2001 59-3 H W
2002 62-24 A W
2003 51-6 H W
2006 49-17 H W
GVSU leads series 7-0
MICHIGAN TECH
Date Score Site Res.
1976 10-8 A W
1977 10-6 H L
1980 44-6 A W
1981 52-6 H W
1982 35-28 A W
1983 36-34 H W
1984 27-20 A L
1985 42-22 A W
1994 33-7 H W
1995 54-52 A W
1996 56-7 H W
1997 49-21 A W
1998 43-23 A W
1999 21-7 H W
2000 31-29 H W
2001 44-34 A W
2002 56-14 A W
2003 48-17 H W
2004 24-7 N* W
2006 41-20 H W
*Played at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Att. 50,123)
GVSU leads series 18-2
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Date Score Site Res.
1975 21-17 A L
1976 31-14 H W
1978 49-22 A L
1979 41-14 H L
1980 48-9 A L
1981 29-28 H L
1982 47-29 A L
1983 27-14 H L
1984 59-13 A L
1985 42-7 H L
1986 28-24 A L
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1987 28-0 H L
1988 30-20 A L
1989 38-18 H W
1990 45-15 A W
1991 35-0 H W
1992 23-20 A W
1993 28-28 H T
1994 24-17 A W
1995 26-23 H W
1996 14-9 A L
1997 39-22 H W
1998 17-14 H L
1999 51-13 A L
2000 29-28 A L
2001 64-14 H W
2002 51-14 H W
2003 50-20 A W
2004 45-29 A W
2005 48-3 H W
2006 47-17 A W
NMU leads series 16-14-1
NORTHWOOD
Date Score Site Res.
1973 14-7 A L
1974 14-13 H L
1975 7-7 A T
1976 40-14 H L
1977 16-6 A W
1978 36-7 H W
1979 22-14 A W
1980 17-13 H W
1981 38-7 A W
1982 20-10 H W
1983 31-30 A L
1984 21-14 H L
1985 24-21 H W
1986 35-14 A W
1987 45-3 H W
1988 34-2 A W
1989 42-17 H W
1993 35-0 A W
1994 70-13 A W
1995 43-7 H W
1996 38-34 A W
1997 24-20 H W
1998 44-41 H W
1999 41-30 A L
2000 45-17 H L
2002 33-14 H W
2003 33-14 A W
2004 35-14 H L
2004 10-7 A W*
2005 30-14 A W
2006 45-7 H W
GVSU leads series 22-8-1
*NCAA DII Playoffs

GLIAC Series Records
SAGINAW VALLEY
Date Score Site Res.
1975 32-5 H W
1976 17-6 A W
1977 41-14 H W
1978 24-14 A W
1979 32-24 A L
1980 45-22 H W
1981 31-7 A W
1982 55-7 H W
1983 15-14 A L
1984 28-14 H L
1985 35-18 A L
1986 28-13 H W
1987 31-28 A W
1988 14-13 H W
1989 42-17 A W
1990 23-7 H W
1991 14-10 A L
1992 24-20 H W
1993 36-17 A W
1994 27-20 H W
1995 24-21 A L
1996 17-6 H W
1997 30-27 (ot) A L
1998 37-36 A W
1999 31-7 H W
2000 28-21 A L
2001 38-7 H W
2001 33-30 H W*
2002 23-18 A W
2003 34-20 H L
2003 10-3 A W*
2004 31-20 A L
2005 31-10 H W
2005 24-17 H W*
2006 49-35 H W
GVSU leads series 25-10
*NCAA DII Playoffs
WAYNE STATE
Date Score Site Res.
1975 15-6 A L
1976 3-0 H W
1977 6-3 A W
1978 24-10 H W
1979 17-14 A L
1980 10-7 H L
1981 40-17 A W
1982 32-14 H W
1983 22-10 A L
1984 30-3 H L
1985 10-7 H W
1986 21-3 A W
1987 28-0 H W
1988 13-10 A W
1989 49-10 H W
1990 35-15 H W
1991 59-28 A W
1992 16-14 H W
1993 28-25 A W
1994 31-14 H W
1995 42-10 A W
1996 23-0 H W
1997 45-30 A W
2000 22-20 A W
2001 77-12 H W
2002 49-14 A W
2003 50-14 H W
2004 34-0 A W
2005 36-22 H W
2006 36-13 A W
GVSU leads series 25-5
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All-Time Series Records
Overall Home Road Series Last
Team GP W L T Pct W L T W L T Began Meeting
Adrian 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 1973 1974
Alma 4 1 3 0 .250 1 0 0 0 3 0 1971 1974
Ashland 15 13 2 0 .866 7 1 0 6 1 0 1990 2006
Bentley 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 2003 2003
Bloomsburg 1 1 0 0 1.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 2001 2001
Bowling Green 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1977 1978
Butler 6 5 1 0 .666 3 0 0 2 1 0 1986 1992
California (Pa.) 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 1989 1989
California-Davis 4 2 2 0 .500 1 1 0 1 1 0 1997 2002
Carson-Newman 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1984 1984
Catawba 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2001 2001
Central Connecticut 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 1985 1986
Central Florida 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1987 1987
Central State (Ohio) 5 3 2 0 .600 3 0 0 0 2 0 1978 1987
C.W Post 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2002 2002
Defiance 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1977 1977
Delta State 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2006 2006
East Texas State 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1990 1991
East Stroudsburg 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2005 2005
Eastern Illinois 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1983 1984
Elon College (NC) 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1978 1978
Evansville 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 1985 1986
Ferris State 35 22 12 1 .671 10 7 0 12 5 1 1971 2006
Findlay 9 7 2 0 .777 3 0 0 4 2 0 1971 2006
Franklin College 4 4 0 0 1.000 2 0 0 2 0 0 1976 1979
Gannon 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 2004 2005
Grand Rapids JC 6 3 3 0 .500 2 0 0 1 3 0 1971 1976
Hillsdale 30 21 9 0 .700 13 2 0 8 7 0 1974 2005
Hope College 2 1 1 0 .500 0 0 0 1 1 0 1971 1980
Illinois Benedictine 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1975 1975
Illinois-Chicago 2 1 1 0 .500 0 0 0 1 1 0 1971 1973
Indiana (Pa) 7 1 6 0 .142 1 3 0 0 3 0 1989 2002
Indianapolis 17 16 1 0 .941 7 1 0 9 0 0 1990 2006
Kalamazoo College 4 2 2 0 .500 1 0 0 1 2 0 1971 1972
Manchester 3 2 1 0 .666 1 0 0 1 1 0 1972 1974
Mankato State 2 2 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 1 0 0 1989 1990
Mercyhurst 7 7 0 0 1.000 5 0 0 2 0 0 1998 2006
Michigan Tech 20 18 2 0 .900 8 1 0 9 1 0 1976 2006
Minnesota-Crookston 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2001 2001
Missouri-Rolla 2 1 1 0 .500 0 1 0 1 0 0 1985 1986
North Dakota 5 3 2 0 .600 2 0 0 0 1 0 2001 2006
North Dakota State 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 1991 1991
Northeast Missouri 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1987 1988
Northeastern Illinois 6 6 0 0 1.000 3 0 0 3 0 0 1975 1980
Northern Colorado 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2002 2002
Northern Iowa 1 0 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1981 1981
Northern Michigan 31 14 16 1 .467 9 6 1 5 10 0 1975 2006
Northwest Missouri St. 3 2 1 0 .666 0 1 0 0 0 0 1984 2006
Northwestern Iowa 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1980 1980
Northwood 31 22 8 1 .725 11 5 0 11 3 1 1973 2006
Saginaw Valley State 35 25 10 0 .714 16 2 0 9 8 0 1975 2006
Slippery Rock 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1998 1998
South Dakota 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 2006 2006
South Dakota State 2 0 2 0 .000 0 1 0 0 1 0 1999 2000
Southeast Missouri 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1988 1988
Southwest Texas State 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1996 1996
St. Cloud State 1 1 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1982 1982
St. Francis (Ill.) 8 7 1 0 .875 4 1 0 3 0 0 1988 1998
St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 6 6 0 0 1.000 3 0 0 3 0 0 1983 2006
Texas A&M-Kingsville 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 2003 2003
Valdosta State (Ga.) 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 2002 2002
Valparaiso 5 5 0 0 1.000 2 0 0 3 0 0 1975 1992
Wayne State (Mich.) 30 25 5 0 .833 13 2 0 12 3 0 1975 2006
Western Illinois 1 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 1988 1988
Western Michigan 2 0 2 0 .000 0 0 0 0 2 0 1979 1982
Winona State 3 3 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 2 0 0 1987 2004
Wisconsin-LaCrosse 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1 0 0 1977 1977
Wisconsin-Stout 2 1 1 0 .500 1 0 0 0 1 0 1985 1986
Totals: 395 278 114 3 .696 151 39 1 127 75 2
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The Grand Valley State football team enjoys the
friendly confines of Arend D. Lubbers Stadium, one of the
top Division II facilities in the nation. Gameday at Lubbers
Stadium brings a buzz of excitement and pride to the Laker
football program. The surroundings of Lubbers Stadium
have changed almost yearly and add to the festivities that
surround a Laker football Saturday during the fall. Most
recently, a new Daktronics Scoreboard with a ProStar
Video Display board was added for the 2005 season. Two
seating sections were added to each end of the home side
and a new student section was built to accomadate the stellar
student turnout for Laker football games in 2004.
The Lakers have moved all of their football operations
into the GVSU Football Center and the Rob
Odejewski Weight Room in 2002. The Football Center
includes a state-of-the-art locker room, equipment room,
training room and meeting rooms. The design doubled the
size of the former building in the north end zone by adding
over 4,000 square feet (2,000 square feet on each side).
Permanent lighting, a new playing surface, and six executive
suites located on each side of the press box are additions
added in the last four years. The student seating area,
which moved to south endzone in 1998, has created
renewed excitement among the student body. The student
seating section has doubled in capacity from 1,300 to 2,700
with the new bleachers. The Laker student seating section
is routinely filled to capacity with the overflow moving
onto the track.
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Lubbers Stadium
With the increased seating in the south end
zone and the two new sections on the home side,
Lubbers Stadium now has a permanent seating capacity
for 8,550 fans. The Lakers set a Lubbers Stadium
and GLIAC single-game record in 2005 as 14,557
fans watched Grand Valley State claim a 30-10 victory
over Ferris State in the season-opener. GVSU set a
GLIAC single-season attendance record in 2006 as
59,037 fans watched Laker football at Lubbers
Stadium during the regular season for an average of
11,807 for five home dates. The Lakers ranked second
in total attendance (72,651) and regular season average
(11,807) among DII schools for the season. Three
of the Lakers’ top seven all-time single-game crowds
and five of the top 15 came during the 2006 regular
season. GVSU played before crowds of 13,480
(Northwood), 12,817 (Ashland), 12,410 (Saginaw
Valley), 10,209 (Michigan Tech) and 10,121
(Mercyhurst). The Lakers have played before crowds
of 10,000 or more 16 times in the last 18 regular season
games.
Designed with the future in mind, the stadium
can have permanent seating added when needed, with
ultimate expansion to 20,000 seats. A new track was
also installed in the summer of 1998.
The stadium and track complex was dedicated
on September 15, 1979, and named in honor of former
Grand Valley State president, Arend D. Lubbers.
Lubbers was instrumental in raising more than
$700,000 toward the $1,050,000 project. The majority
of the cost was offset by gifts from GVSU football
fans and private donors.
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TOP 25 LUBBERS STADIUM CROWDS
Year Opponent Score Atten.
2005 Ferris State W 30-10 14,557
2005 Saginaw Valley W 31-10 14,472
2006 Northwood W 45-7 13,480
2003 Saginaw Valley L 34-20 12,832
2006 Ashland W 30-24 12,817
2003 Ferris State W 40-10 12,627
2006 Saginaw Valley W 49-35 12,410
2002 UC Davis W 24-17 12,361
2004 Hillsdale W 58-7 11,610
2004 Northwood L 35-14 11,041
2004 Indianapolis W 35-9 10,969
2005 Wayne State W 36-22 10,942
2005 Northern Michigan W 48-3 10,460
2006 Michigan Tech W 41-20 10,209
2006 Mercyhurst W 49-17 10,121
2003 Wayne State W 50-14 10,054
2003 Michigan Tech W 48-17 10,034
2002 Hillsdale W 44-19 10,031
2004 Ashland W 37-7 9,578
2002 Northern Michigan W 51-14 9,560
2000 Northwood L 45-17 8,951
2001 Mercyhurst W 59-3 8,057
1999 Indianapolis L 30-14 8,028
2001 Northern Michigan W 64-14 7,606
2005 Gannon W 61-10 7,191
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Lubbers Stadium was built around the existing
football field of Prescription Athletic Turf (PAT).
The field, which is drained and heated by more than
seven miles of tubing and electric coils, was installed
in 1972. A new automatic sprinkler system was also
installed in the summer of 1998.
The Lubbers Stadium press box was
designed to accomodate both print and electronic
media representatives. Its spacious features include a
television booth, two radio booths and an open air
television and film platform on the second deck.
Lubbers Stadium has had the opportunity to
be showcased on the national stage on two occasions
when crews from ESPN visited Allendale to broadcast
playoff games.
Grand Valley’s football team has been very
successful in games at Lubbers Stadium. The Lakers
have an all-time record of 126-31-1 (.801) since the
stadium was completed in 1979 and GVSU is 43-2 at
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Grand Valley State was one of only a handful of colleges and universities
which began playing football in the 1970’s. According to
NCAA records, the Lakers have been one of the most successful of
all collegiate squads to take the field during that time period.
Laker football has been a key element of Grand Valley’s rise from
a small college to a regional university. President Arend D. Lubbers
began the push for a team when he arrived in 1969. A year later, a
Laker junior varsity team took the field. Then, in the fall of 1971, the
Lakers kicked off their first varsity season. “It was clear that Grand
Valley was changing from a commuter college, to a residential school
in need of activities such as music, drama, and athletics,” Lubbers
recalled. “Football gave us the anchor, something you could build
your weekend around.”
The Origin of the Program
Lubbers came to Grand Valley
from Central College in Pella,
Iowa, which had a successful
football tradition. He hired
Zeeland native Ron Schipper,
who had been at Central for 33
years, played in three national
finals, and won one national
championship.
“I was used to success at
Central College, so when we
started at Grand Valley, I wanted
to have a successful program
instead of throwing the ball out
and saying, ‘O.K. boys, it doesn’t
matter whether we win or
not.’”
But despite Lubbers’ success
at Central College, it took almost
nine years before Grand Valley
had the total package.
The First Varsity Team
With blessing from the Board
of Control, GV launched its football
program to play a junior varsity
schedule in 1970 and
became varsity in 1971. On
March 24, 1970, Lubbers, along
with athletic director Charles H.
Irwin, announced the hiring of
Robert “Rip” Collins, a successful high school coach at Grand
Rapids Ottawa Hills. Success didn’t come quickly for the Lakers, and
it took almost three years to win a football game. Collins was unable
to get the program off to a successful start after going 0-13 and being
outscored 534-58 in 1971 and 1972.
Harkema Begins the Tradition
E. James Harkema took over as head coach in January of 1973,
coming to GV from Northern Illinois where he was an offensive
backfield coach.
Also awaiting Harkema was a brand new football field constructed
in 1972 which featured the first “prescription athletic turf” (PAT)
football playing surface in the country.
It was ironic that Harkema opened the 1973 campaign against his
alma mater Kalamazoo College, where he won 10 varsity letters and
led the Hornets to six MIAA championships.
John Mahan rushed 26 times for 158 yards and Steve Brems added
122 more to lead GV to its first football victory in its season opener
at home, a 27-14 win over Kalamazoo. Defensive tackle Bryce Berth
and offensive guard Tom Tefft were named the offensive and defensive
players of the game.
To prove it was not fluke, the Lakers did it again the following
Running back John Mahan
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week with Mahan rushing for 147 yards and Brems adding 138 as
GV defeated Chicago Circle 40-8 in a night game played at Soldier
Field in Chicago.
Grand Valley outscored opponents 259-120 and posted their first
winning season. 1973 marked the start of the great football tradition
at Grand Valley, and during the next 10 years under Harkema they
would post a 68-29-1 record, win three Great Lakes Conference football
championships and make one trip to the NAIA playoffs.
Also during that period, a number of Lakers would begin careers
in professional football. Jim Schaap and Tom Tefft, 1971-73, were
the first Lakers to sign professional football contracts when they
signed with the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League in 1974,
setting the stage for a number of GV football alums to follow into the
National Football League during
that period. They include Gary
Evans 1975-77 (New York Jets),
Ron Essink 1976-79 (Seattle
Seahawks), Ron Rubick 1978-81
(Detroit Lions), Steve Michuta
1979-81 (Cleveland Browns),
and Jeff Chadwick 1980-82
(Detroit Lions).
Many Laker followers feel
that the 1975 team, with a 7-2-1
record, may have set the standards
for many years to come.
After dropping a hard fought 15-
6 contest to Wayne State, which
also included the loss of their
quarterback Scott VanDyken for
the season, the Lakers bounced
back to shutout Ferris State, 38-
0, for their first win over the
Bulldogs, defeat Saginaw Valley
and Hillsdale, tie Northwood,
and lose on a trick play to
Northern Michigan, 21-17.
1976 was the year Grand
Valley would receive national
attention in more ways than one.
It all started at Michigan Tech
when Roger McCoy was credited
with a 39-yard field goal
although the ball never cleared
the crossbar. Instead, the ball hit
a public address wire some 50
feet in the air and the ball dropped straight down in front of the goal
posts.
A lengthy deliberation following was dominated by Michigan Tech
coach Jim Kapp, who brought the ground rule to the attention of the
officials, that if that ball should hit the wire in flight, the down should
be replayed. Kapp’s appeal was denied on the basis that he forgot to
tell Grand Valley or the officials before the start of the game that the
rule existed, and because the field goal was allowed, the Lakers
walked away with a 10-8 victory. McCoy had set a GVSU record
with a 60-yard field goal the previous week against Grand Rapids JC
at Houseman Field.
The Lakers get on the Map
The game which put Grand Valley on the map was the season
finale against Northern Michigan. The Wildcats came into Allendale
as defending champions, boasting an 18-game winning streak,
ranked No. 1 in Division II and fresh off an 82-7 whipping of
Nebraska-Omaha.
ABC television sent a crew to feature Northern Michigan, but it
was the Lakers, playing 21 seniors who built up a 24-0 lead and went
on to shock the Wildcats 31-14 before the then largest crowd in GV
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Reflections of that game even hit the state legislature, when the
Representative Dominic Jacobetti of Neguanee vowed he would eat
a pasties’ box if Northern were to lose. Although humbled, Jacobetti
was true to his word, and ate a piece of cake looking like a pasties’
box that was furnished by Grand Valley president Don Lubbers.
Grand Valley Dominates the GLIAC
Harkema’s teams had traditionally been built around defense and
a solid running game. In 1977 he decided to go to the air and with
senior quarterback Roy Gonzalez at the helm, a transfer from Toledo,
the Lakers took to the air and won the first of three Great Lakes
Conference Championships in a five year period.
Gonzalez was followed by quarterbacks David Quinley, Steve
Michuta, and Jeff Lynch, who gave GV the most feared passing in the
GLIAC. They were also blessed
with outstanding receivers in
Clint Nash, Michael Woods,
Rubick Chadwick, and Bill
Lucksted as the Lakers averaged
seven wins a year from 1977-82.
Argument still exists over
Harkema’s most successful team.
The 1976 club, despite an 8-2
record, and posting the biggest
victory in the school’s history,
finished second in the GLIAC
and missed the NAIA playoffs.
The First Playoff Year
In 1978 with Quinley at the
controls, the Lakers suffered
early 49-22 and 49-3 losses to
Northern Michigan and Bowling
Green, but bounced back to win
eight straight games including a
repeat of the GLIAC title and an
NCAA playoff victory over
Wisconsin-LaCrosse. The team
lost at Elon (NC) College 14-7 in
the semifinals of the NAIA playoffs
and closed out with a 9-3
record, the most wins in GV history
at the time. The 1981 season was similar to 1978 when the
Lakers lost 21-20 to Northern Iowa and 29-28 to Northern Michigan,
but bounced back to dominate the GLIAC and win their third title
despite a rash of injuries which devastated the club.
The Lakers Earn a New Stadium
The Grand Valley football package was completed when the stadium
and track complex named after its president, Arend D. Lubbers,
was dedicated on September 15, 1979. The majority of these gifts
included contributions from Laker football fans and private donors.
The stadium was built around the existing PAT field with permanent
seating for 4,146 fans. Beside the stadium/track complex, the new
practice fields and the new Fieldhouse, which replaced the Dome in
1982, gave GV one of the finest Division II facilities in the Midwest.
Harkema was on his way to building another winner when he accepted
the head coaching job at Eastern Michigan. He resigned in
November 1982 and was replaced by Bob Giesey, Ball State assistant,
in December of 1982.
Giesey’s team lost the final two games of the season by two points,
31-30 to Northwood and 15-14 to Saginaw Valley to finish 4-6. The
roof caved in the following year and GV went 0-10 and managed
only 99 points for the season.
Beck Turns GVSU into a Winner Again
Giesey resigned and Athletic Director Dr. George MacDonald
Lubbers Stadium under construction
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began a nationwide search which climaxed with the hiring of Tom
Beck, a Chicago native, who came to Grand Valley from the Chicago
Blitz of the United States Football League and who had turned losing
programs into winning ones at Illinois Benedictine and Elmhurst
College.
It took Beck three games to get back on track in 1985. Faced with
a 14-game losing streak, Beck made some key personnel changes.
Beck installed Guy Schuler at quarterback and moved wide receiver
Ray Buckner to tailback, linebacker Sylvester Johnson to fullback,
and defensive tackle Brian Mulcahy to middle linebacker. The Lakers
went out and defeated Evansville 28-14 and finished the year 6-5.
The next five years would see explosive offenses, outstanding
players and solid coaching which would result in trips to the NCAA
Division II playoffs, as well as the Lakers becoming a fixture in preseason
and postseason rankings.
Beck’s 1986 team posted a 9-
2 record, but that was only an
inkling of things to come.
Undefeated in 1989
After a pair of 7-4 seasons in
1987 and 1988, the Lakers posted
their first undefeated regular
season with an 11-0 record and
the final Great Lakes
Conference Championship in
1989. GV led Division II in total
offense, averaging 480.9 yards
per game and also in points with
44.5.
One of the highlights of the
1989 season was GVSU’s record
breaking 91-0 victory over
Valparaiso. The Lakers jumped
out to a 56-0 halftime lead as
they rolled up 731 yards in total
offense. Freshman kicker
Miguel Sagaro from Spain set a
Division II record when he connected
on 65 of 66 extra points
for the season and sophomore
fullback Eric Lynch scored 21
touchdowns. Lynch went on to
begin an outstanding career with the Detroit Lions.
Grand Valley finished third in the final 1989 Division II poll and
earned the first of three consecutive playoff berths, losing to Indiana,
Pa., 34-24 on a frigid November afternoon highlighted by 11 inches
of snow on the ground.
Grand Valley Joins MIFC, Wins Inaugural Crown
In 1990, Grand Valley, along with GLIAC members Ferris State,
Hillsdale, Northern Michigan, Saginaw Valley, and Wayne State,
joined forces with the schools from the Heartland Conference which
included Ashland, Butler, University of Indianapolis, St. Joseph’s
College, and Valparaiso to form the Midwest Intercollegiate Football
Conference.
The Lakers continued their winning ways, posting a 22-game regular
season winning streak before falling at Hillsdale, 38-34. GV won
the inaugural MIFC crown, finished with a 10-2 record and lost to
East Texas State, 20-14, in the playoffs.
Kelly Moves Up
Beck left Grand Valley the following March to become an assistant
at Notre Dame, and Athletic Director Mike Kovalchik filled the
position with 28-year old Laker assistant Brian Kelly, a graduate of
Assumption College, who continued to lead the Lakers to success on
the gridiron. He posted his 20th and 30th wins faster than any of his
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predecessors, and going into the 2003 season has a 104-34-2 record
in 12 seasons of competition.
GV Defeats Defending National Champ, Goes To Playoffs For
Third Straight Year
Kelly’s first season was a roller coaster ride as the Lakers began
by defeating defending Division II national champion North Dakota
State, 21-17, in Fargo, breaking the Bison 25 game home winning
streak as the Lakers became the first team to score a rushing TD in
38 quarters. The following week Grand Valley was shutout 33-0 in
the Butler Bowl. Kelly’s 1991 team went on to post a 9-3 record, losing
to East Texas State in the playoffs, 36-15.
Grand Valley shared its second MIFC crown with Butler, Ferris,
and Hillsdale in 1992 with an 8-3 record. Kelly’s club returned to the
playoffs in 1994 and posted an 8-4 mark after losing to IUP in the
first round.
Kelly Continues Winning
Tradition
The Lakers posted back to back 8-
3 seasons in ‘95 and ‘96, finishing
second in the MIFC both years.
GVSU earned a share of the conference
title in 1997, with a 9-2 overall
record, and finished the MIFC season
9-1, with only a 30-27 overtime
loss at Saginaw Valley State.
Quarterback Jeff Fox led the
Lakers to their second straight MIFC
title and back into the playoffs in
1998 with a 9-1 conference mark.
Fox became Grand Valley State’s
first-ever Harlon Hill Award Finalist
as he rewrote the GVSU single-season
and career offensive record
books. The Lakers season was
ended by Slippery Rock in the first
round of the playoffs, 37-14.
Kelly decided to go with a youth
movement in 1999 and the inexperience
showed as the Lakers stumbled
to a 5-5 finish. The 2000 season
started slowly as a tough early
schedule dropped GVSU to 0-3.
However, the Lakers did not quite after
the rough start and responded with a
six-game winning streak to end the season at 7-4.
In 2001 the dividends of getting young players some valuable
experience showed as the Lakers not only won their first-ever playoff
game but advanced to the 2001 National Championship. Behind
an offensive attack like no Division II school before it, Grand Valley
posted a perfect 10-0 regular season with an average of 58.4 points
per game and 48.0 average margin of victory. GVSU’s march to the
championship game was not easy, however, as quarterback and
Harlon Hill Finalist Curt Anes, was injured in the Lakers’ first playoff
game. Grand Valley responded with a first round 42-14 victory
over Bloomsburg, a 33-30 second round win over Saginaw Valley
State, and a semifinal win over Catawba College, 34-16, with two
back up quarterbacks. In the championship game against North
Dakota the Lakers took a 14-10 lead with 2:46 left in the game, but
the Fighting Sioux responded with a last minute drive of their own to
take the title, 17-14.
Finish what we started was the motto of the 2002 season. Curt
Anes returned from a serious knee injury to guide GVSU to a perfect
10-0 regular season mark. GVSU defeated three ranked teams en
route to the undefeated season. The playoffs began with a convincing
62-13 win over C.W. Post. Then came a matchup against longtime
nemesis Indiana (Pa.). GVSU entered the game 0-6 against the
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Indians all-time, however, scored on its first eight possessions in the
first half and built a 50-7 lead. The Lakers cruised to a 62-21 win and
advanced to the NCAA DII semifinals. Grand Valley State again
jumped out to an early lead and never looked back with an impressive
44-7 victory over Northern Colorado. The win advanced GVSU
to the NCAA DII National Championship game for the second
straight year. The #1 ranked Lakers squared off against #2 Valdosta
State for a winner take all game. GVSU led 17-6 at the half and 24-
6 midway through the fourth quarter. However, VSU scored 18 unanswered
points to tie the game with just over three minutes remaining.
Anes, who won the Harlon Hill Award as the DII Player of the Year
less than 24 hours earlier, drove the Lakers 68 yards in 2:05 for a TD
to give GVSU the 2002 NCAA DII National Championship. Anes hit
All-American David Kircus on a 10-yard pass for the winning score.
Grand Valley State went wire-to-wire as the top-ranked team in
Division II and finished with a perfect
14-0 record.
Following “Finish What We
Started” in 2002, the 2003 motto was
“Tradition Never Graduates.” Gone
from the 2002 team were 25 seniors
that concluded their careers with
back-to-back appearances in the
NCAA DII Championship game.
However, someone forgot to tell the
the 2003 squad that the run was over.
The 2003 campaign started with a
road win over perennial DII power
UC Davis that was now a IAA
school. GVSU limited the high-powered
Aggie offense to just two field
goals, while GVSU’s All-American
placekicker, David Hendrix, booted
three field goals, the final one coming
in overtime to give a young
GVSU squad a 9-6 win. A resounding
win over West Michigan rival
Ferris State followed as the Laker
defense scored a pair of TDs. Wins
over Wayne State, Hillsdale,
Michigan Tech and Northern
Michigan built the Lakers’ overall
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winning streak to 20 games and the
conference streak to 29 games. A date
with fourth-ranked Saginaw Valley
State was next on the ledger and GVSU and GLIAC record crowd of
12,832 attended the much anticipated contest at Lubbers Stadium.
GVSU turnovers and miscues filled the second half and the Cardinals
capitalized to claim a 34-20 victory. GVSU regrouped and notched a
33-14 win at Northwood to build momentum towards another playoff
run. However, this playoff run would have to be done on the road
as GVSU entered the playoffs seeded third in the Northeast Region.
The Lakers opened with a 65-36 win at Bentley College that set up a
rematch with SVSU. Scott Mackey picked off a pass late in the second
quarter to score the games only TD and give GVSU a 10-3 win.
A win (31-3) in south Texas over Texas A&M-Kingsville propelled
GVSU into its third straight NCAA DII Championship game. A familar
foe, North Dakota, was on the docket in a game that was sure to
be a defensive battle. GVSU led 3-0 in the third quarter, but UND
was deep in Laker territory and looking to take the lead before junior
defensive back Lucius Hawkins made the play of the game. Hawkins
forced a fumble by the Sioux QB that he in turn picked up and raced
59 yards to the North Dakota 20-yard line. All-American Michael
Tennessee scored three plays later from three yards out to give GVSU
a 10-0 lead. GVSU led 10-3 in the closing minutes as North Dakota
was driving. Senior linebacker Mike Hoad would have none of that
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GVSU back-to-back NCAA DII National Championships. The 2003
GVSU senior class etched their names in the record books by becoming
just the second team (North Alabama) in NCAA DII history to
make three consecutive trips to the title game. The Laker seniors
were 47-2 in their final 49 games and tallied a four-year GLIAC
record of 34-4.
Chuck Martin Takes Over The Reins Of Laker Football
The 2004 season opened the era of a new mentor as Brian Kelly
left following the 2003 season to take the head coach job at Central
Michigan. Enter Chuck Martin as the fifth head coach in the history
of the Laker football program. Martin won more games (10) than any
of the four previous head coaches in their first year at the helm. In
addition, the Lakers advanced to the NCAA DII Quarterfinals for the
fourth straight year. The 2004 Laker senior class concluded their
careers with a 51-5 record, including
two National Championships and
three title game appearances. The 51
wins by the Laker senior class tied the
DII record for wins in a career. DT
Keyonta Marshall became GVSU’s
first-ever three-time all-american and
Grand Valley State continued to set
single-season attendance records with
a single-game average of 10,799 in
2004.
National Championship Number
Three
Year number two in the Chuck
Martin era started with a lot of promise
and ended with a National
Championship.
GVSU swept through the regular
season with a perfect 9-0 record.
Grand Valley State held the top spot in
the AFCA poll after a 14-10 comeback
win at Ashland on Sept. 17. The
Lakers claimed a pair of impressive
wins in October over nationallyranked
opponents. GVSU claimed a
31-10 victory over #4 Saginaw Valley
State and then one week later tallied a 30-14 win at #5 Northwood.
The Lakers’ final game of the regular season was cancelled due to
lightning on a November night.
GVSU received a bye as the top seed in the Northwest Region and
opened the playoffs with a familar foe in North Dakota. GVSU dominated
the contest defensively and had all the points they needed by
the half (14-0) en route to a 17-3 victory. A rematch with Saginaw
Valley State was next and the Cardinals built a 14-7 halftime lead.
However, a crucial TD on fourth-and-one tied the game in the third
quarter and GVSU added 10 more points to claim a 24-17 victory.
The semifinals were next and East Stroudsburg (Pa.) was all that
stood between the Lakers another trip to Florence. The Warriors didn’t
stand in the way long and GVSU raced out to a 41-0 lead midway
through the second quarter and went on to claim a 55-20 victory.
Grand Valley State was making its fourth appearance the NCAA
DII title game in the last five years. The Lakers trailed Northwest
Missouri State 17-14 midway through the fourth quarter when they
started their National Championship game-winning drive. Junior QB
Cullen Finnerty hit WR Eric Fowler with a key third-down pass to
keep the drive alive. Senior WR Brandon Langston thought he let the
title slip away when a Finnerty pass just slipped through his hands.
However, Finnerty came back to the Lakers’ playmaker later in the
drive and boy did he prove worthy of the task. Langston took a screen
pass and raced 35 yards to paydirt to give GVSU a 21-17 lead with
just over four minutes remaining. The Bearcats picked up a couple of
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first downs and had one final play from the Laker 25 with one tick
left on the clock. The pass was completed, but senior safety Joe
Ballard and sophomore linebacker Kirk Carruth made sure it was
short of the goal line and GVSU had its third DII football National
Championship in four years. The victory also enabled the Laker senior
class to pick up their 51st victory against just four losses to establish
the top victory total and best winning percentage in a four-year
period. The Lakers placed 18 on the All-GLIAC team, including nine
first-teamers. DT Mike McFadden was named the GLIAC Defensive
Lineman of the Year, while Cullen Finnerty was named the Offensive
Back of the Year. McFadden and OT Josh Bourke were consensus allamericans.
McFadden was named the Gene Upshaw Award winner as
the top DII interior lineman. Head coach Chuck Martin was named
the AFCA DII Coach of the Year.
Allendale Becomes Titletown
Allendale, Michigan officially
became titletown of Division II football
on Dec. 16, 2006. Grand Valley
State captured its fourth NCAA DII
Football National Championship in
the last five years (2002, 2003, 2005,
2006), becoming just the second team
in DII history to finish the the season
with a 15-0 mark. Grand Valley State
has appeared in five title games since
2001.
The Lakers swept through the 2006
regular season in dominating fashion,
outscoring its GLIAC foes by an average
score of 37.1 -14.6. Grand Valley
State then rambled through a playoff
run that included wins over two North
Central Conference schools (South
Dakota and North Dakota) in regional
action, a win over a Gulf South
Conference team (Delta State) in the
semifinals followed by a victory over
Northwest Missouri State (17-14) of
the MIAA in the title game. QB
Cullen Finnerty scored the game winner
early in the fourth quarter on a 4yard
run and the Laker defense preserved
the win. Finnerty ran for 117 and passed for 225, while cornerback
Bill Brechin picked off two passes and recovered a fumble
for the defense. GVSU also played on national television three times
(ESPN2 twice and CSTV) during the 2006 season. An incredible 21
players earned All-GLIAC plaudits, including nine first-teamers.
Seven individuals earned all-american honors, including consensus
first-teamers in QB Cullen Finnerty, OT Brandon Barnes, DL Mike
McFadden, LB Anthony Adams and CB Brandon Carr.
GVSU concluded the 2006 season with college football’s longest
active winning streak (28 games) and the winners in 85-of-their-last-
90 football games. In addition, GVSU is 90-10 in its last 100 games.
Grand Valley State quarterback Cullen Finnerty concluded his career
as college football’s all-time winningest starting QB in terms of total
wins with a 51-4 record. The GVSU 2006 senior class ended their
playing careers with a 52-4 overall mark and three National
Championships. Including a redshirt year in 2002, the senior class
was 66-4 with four National Championships. GVSU improved to 49-
2 when being ranked number one since 2002 and the Lakers have
been ranked in the AFCA top 25 in 78 straight polls.
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GV Opp H/A Opponent Date Result Score
1 2 N NW Missouri State# 12/16/06 W 17-14
1 11 H Delta State* 12/10/06 W 49-30
1 8 H North Dakota* 12-2-06 W 30-20
1 16 H South Dakota* 11-25-06 W 35-17
1 NR A Northern Michigan 11-11-06 W 47-17
1 NR H Saginaw Valley State 11-4-06 W 49-35
1 NR A Ferris State 10-28-06 W 28-6
1 9 H Northwood 10-21-06 W 45-7
1 NR A Indianapolis 10-14-06 W 33-7
1 NR H Mercyhurst 10-7-06 W 49-17
1 NR A Wayne State 9-30-06 W 36-13
1 NR H Michigan Tech 9-21-06 W 41-20
1 NR A St. Joseph’s 9-16-06 W 31-6
1 NR H Ashland 9-9-06 W 30-24
1 NR A Findlay 9-2-06 W 13-0
1 21 N NW Missouri State# 12-10-05 W 21-17
1 16 H East Stroudsburg* 12-3-05 W 55-20
1 4 H Saginaw Valley State* 11-26-05 W 24-17
1 16 H North Dakota* 11-19-05 W 17-3
1 NR H Northern Michigan 10-29-05 W 48-3
1 5 A Northwood 10-22-05 W 30-14
1 4 H Saginaw Valley State 10-15-05 W 31-10
1 NR A Hillsdale 10-8-05 W 38-10
1 NR H Wayne State 10-1-05 W 36-22
2 NR A Ashland 9-17-05 W 14-10
2 NR A Indianapolis 9-10-05 W 29-13
2 NR H Gannon 9-3-05 W 61-10
3 NR H Ferris State 8-27-05 W 30-10
15 14 A North Dakota* 11-27-04 L 15-19
15 7 A Northwood* 11-20-04 W 10-7
15 8 A Winona State* 11-13-04 W 16-13
17 4 N Michigan Tech 11-6-04 W 24-7
19 NR A Northern Michigan 10-30-04 W 45-29
10 18 H Northwood 10-23-04 L 14-35
1 23 A Saginaw Valley State 10-16-04 L 21-30
1 NR H Hillsdale 10-9-04 W 58-7
1 NR A Wayne State 10-2-04 W 34-0
1 NR H Ashland 9-18-04 W 37-7
1 NR H Indianapolis 9-11-04 W 35-19
1 NR A Gannon 9-4-04 W 48-17
1 NR A Ferris State 8-28-04 W 24-6
4 17 N North Dakota# 12-13-03 W 10-3
4 3 A Tex. A&M-Kingsville* 12-6-03 W 31-3
4 1 A Saginaw Valley State* 11-29-03 W 10-3
4 19 A Bentley* 11-22-03 W 65-36
4 NR A Findlay 11-15-03 W 44-0
4 NR A Indianapolis 11-8-03 W 53-10
6 NR H Mercyhurst 11-1-03 W 51-6
7 NR A Northwood 10-25-03 W 33-14
1 4 H Saginaw Valley State 10-18-03 L 20-34
1 NR A Northern Michigan 10-11-03 W 50-20
1 NR H Michigan Tech 10-4-03 W 48-17
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1 NR A Hillsdale 9-27-03 W 37-24
1 NR H Wayne State 9-20-03 W 50-14
1 NR H Ferris State 9-13-03 W 40-14
1 (1-AA) A UC-Davis 9-6-03 W 9-6 (OT)
1 2 N Valdosta State# 12-14-02 W 31-24
1 7 H Northern Colorado* 12-7-02 W 44-7
1 6 H Indiana (Pa.)* 11-30-02 W 62-21
1 12 H C.W. Post* 11-23-02 W 62-13
1 19 H Findlay 11-16-02 W 63-19
1 NR H Indianapolis 11-9-02 W 50-13
1 NR A Mercyhurst 11-2-02 W 62-24
1 NR H Northwood 10-26-02 W 33-14
1 3 A Saginaw Valley State 10-19-2002 W 23-18
1 NR H Northern Michigan 10-12-02 W 51-14
1 NR A Michigan Tech 10-5-02 W 56-14
1 NR H Hillsdale 9-28-02 W 44-19
1 NR A Wayne State 9-21-02 W 49-14
1 6 H UC-Davis 9-7-02 W 24-17
2 4 N North Dakota# 12-8-01 L 14-17
2 7 H Catawba* 12-1-01 W 34-16
2 9 H Saginaw Valley State* 11-24-01 W 33-30
2 5 H Bloomsburg* 11-17-01 W 42-14
3 NR H Hillsdale 11-10-01 W 57-21
4 NR H Wayne State 11-3-01 W 77-12
5 NR A Michigan Tech 10-27-01 W 44-34
7 NR H Mercyhurst 10-20-01 W 59-3
12 NR A Indianapolis 10-13-01 W 63-27
15 NR A Ferris State 10-6-01 W 63-17
15 NR H Northern Michigan 9-29-01 W 64-14
15 NR A Ashland 9-22-01 W 63-19
18 21 H Saginaw Valley State 9-8-01 W 38-7
22 NR H Minnesota-Crookston 8-30-01 W 56-0
22 17 A South Dakota State 9-2-00 L 27-36
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Since 1971, when Grand Valley State University
kicked off the first season of varsity football in
Allendale, the Lakers have established themselves
as one of the most successful programs in college
football. Laker football owns the highest winning
percentage in NCAA Division II.
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All-Time Winningest Teams
By Percentage
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From Grand Valley State's first all-american in 1974 to the 2002 season when 11
Lakers garnered various all-american honors, GVSU has produced some of the best
players in the country. Since 2001, the Lakers have had at least five players earn allamerican
plaudits in each season.
Jeff Fox (1998), Eric Lynch (1989-90),
and Curt Anes finished among the top
eight finalists for the Harlon Hill Award.
The Harlon Hill is given to the best player
in NCAA Division II based on voting by
the sports information directors around
the country.
GVSU Harlon Hill Finalists
2006 Cullen Finnerty 2nd
2002 Curt Anes 1st
2001 Curt Anes 2nd
1998 Jeff Fox 3rd
1990 Eric Lynch 8th
1989 Eric Lynch 6th
After finishing second in 2001, despite having the most first place votes, Curt Anes
claimed Division II’s top award in 2002 while leading Grand Valley State to its first
National Championship.
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Winning Percentage (Last 5 Seasons)
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Grand Valley State
Southern California
Since the new century began, the Lakers have
completed seven seasons of football. During that
time span, where GVSU earned four national
championships, the Lakers have completed three
undefeated championship seasons and won more
games than any other Division I, Division I-AA,
and Division II football team.
The Lakers have already staked their claim as the
team of the 2000’s.
Total Victories in 2000’s
Mount Union
Grand Valley State
Montana
Boise State
76
80
86
.958
.943
.908
96

Laker Football Tradition
Florence, Ala. has become a “home away from home”
for the Laker football program in the 2000’s. GVSU
has made the trip from Allendale, Mich. to Florence
five times this decade. The Lakers own an
impressive 5-0 record in national
semi-final games, along with a 4-1
record in the championship game.
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2006 National Champions
In 2006 the Lakers successfully defended the
national championship. Along with the title
defense, the Laker football program went 15-0
for the first time in school history and for just
the second time in NCAA history as well.
Chuck Martin earned his second AFCA Coach
of the Year plaudit in just his third season as the
coach of the Lakers, Cullen Finnerty finished
second in Harlon Hill balloting, while Mike
McFadden tallied his second consecutive Gene
Upshaw Award in 2006.

2006 National Champions
The Lakers went wire to wire as the #1 team in the
country. Grand Valley got off to a bit of a rough start
early in the season, but was able to peak at the right
time despite suffering key injuries on the offensive line
and defense.
GVSU moved through the playoffs without too much
of a scare, defeating South Dakota, North Dakota, and
Delta State by an average score of more than two
touchdowns.
In the championship game, Grand Valley defeated a
determined NW Missouri State for the second year in a
row, 17-14. Cullen Finnerty was responsible for both
Laker touchdowns, while Billy “Pix” Brechin intercepted
two passes and recovered a fumble to clinch
the win.
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2005 National Champions
The Lakers again returned to Florence, Ala.
making their fourth appearance on ESPN in just
five seasons.
Grand Valley claimed its third national championship
in four seasons in 2005.
AFCA Coach of the Year Chuck Martin led the
Lakers to a second undefeated championship
season in just his second campaign as the head
coach. Grand Valley State became just the third
school to win three Division II football national
championships.

2005 National Champions
Cullen Finnerty, who ran for two touchdowns, connected
with Brandon Langston on a screen pass which he
took 35 yards to paydirt for what would be the eventual
winning touchdown.
The Laker defensive unit stood tall, as Mike McFadden
continued to pressure the NW Missouri State quarterback
despite fighting an injury from the week before.
As the game came down to the final seconds, Kirk
Carruth and Joe Ballard stuffed a last gasp attempt just
short of the goal line to seal the victory.
Josh Bourke and Mike McFadden garnered all-american
honors, and McFadden also earned the Gene Upshaw
Award. The senior class finished as the winningest class
in Laker football annals (51-4).
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2003 National Champions
In contrast to the 2002 season, the Lakers took
the road to claim its second national championship
in back-to-back seasons. In the end,
GVSU would travel 13,232 miles to defend the
title.
Grand Valley continued its winning ways after
graduating 13 starters from the previous season.
Depsite seeing its 20-game win streak come to
an end in the middle of the season, GVSU
regrouped to finish strong with only one blemish
preventing another undefeated season.

2003 National Champions
Scott Mackey scored the only touchdown against
Saginaw Valley in the playoff rematch to give the
Lakers a seven point victory over Grand Valley’s
biggest in-state rival. The win would give the Lakers a
berth to the semifinal game in Kingsville, Texas, where
Grand Valley ran over highly touted Texas A&M-
Kingsville to return to the championship game in
Florence, Ala.
Mackey, along with Lucius Hawkins, would help lead
the Lakers in a tough battle versus North Dakota in the
championship game. In the end, Mike Hoad would play
the hero as he put an end to the final Sioux drive by
picking off a pass to give the Lakers the 10-3 win
against the team that narrowly defeated them in the
2001 championship game.
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2002 National Champions
Arguably the best and most explosive team in
Division II history, the 2002 squad had 11 allamericans.
The Lakers went wire-to-wire as the
#1 team in the nation. GVSU completed its second
undefeated regular season in 2002, on its
way to winning the GLIAC title for the second
consecutive year.
The Lakers would go on an amazing playoff run
before returning to Alabama to face Valdosta
State. Grand Valley posted an average margin of
victory of 42 points in three playoff games versus
C.W. Post, IUP, and Northern Colorado.

2002 National Champions
The title game featured the first NCAA Division II
championship game in which the two top teams in the
country were both undefeated. Grand Valley entered as
the #1 team, while Valdosta State was ranked #2.
After a Valdosta State comeback effort tied the game in
the fourth quarter, QB Curt Anes found WR David
Kircus in the final minutes to cap off a 65-yard TD
drive to take the lead (31-24). Darren Smith would then
snag his second interception of the game to put Valdosta
State away and seal the Lakers’ first championship.
All-american David Kircus racked up a Division II
championship game record 270 receiving yards along
with three touchdowns to lead the Lakers to their first
national championship.
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Quarterback U
At the end of the 2006 season, Cullen Finnerty ended his college football career
with the Lakers. In four seasons as the starter for Grand Valley, Finnerty became
the winningest starting QB in NCAA history with a 51-4 record. Finnerty also led
the Lakers to a 14-1 record in the playoffs with three championships.
Curt Anes finished at the top with the Lakers, leading GVSU to
its first ever national championship during his senior year in
2002. Anes held the school record for most passing yards in
a career (10,581) when he completed his four year career.
Curt Anes would also go down in history as the 2002 winner
of the Harlon Hill Award, he is the only Laker to win the
honor.
Before Cullen Finnerty and Curt Anes, Holland
native Jeff Fox was setting records and laying the
foundation for future Laker signal-callers. Fox
became the first Grand Valley QB to throw for over
2,000 yards in multiple seasons. each of Fox’s
three seasons at the helm of the offense still rank
in the top 10 for passing in Laker annals.
Kwame McKinnon, Jack Hull, Guy Schuler,
Jim Lynch, and David Quinley are just a few
more athletes who have stood tall as the field
general for the Lakers in past seasons.

Of the four Lakers who have competed
for Division II’s top award, three of
those have been quarterbacks.
Cullen Finnerty was the most recent
player to be named a finalist for the
award when he finished second in
2006. Finnerty received more votes for
the honor than any other QB in 2006.
Curt Anes took the Harlon Hill trophy
home, along with a national championship
trophy in 2002. In 2001, Anes
finished second behind Dusty Bonner,
even though Anes collected more first
place votes.
Jeff Fox earned himself a third place
finish on the ballot in 1998 after a stellar
season where he threw for 3, 260
yards and 30 touchdowns.
Quarterback U
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All-Americans
From Grand Valley State's first all-american in
1974 to the 2002 season when 11 Lakers garnered
various all-american honors, GVSU has produced
some of the best players in the country. Since 2001,
the Lakers have had at least five players earn allamerican
plaudits each season. Since 2000, the
Lakers have tallied over 40 all-americans.
This past season, Cullen Finnerty, Mike McFadden,
Eric Fowler, Brandon Barnes, Anthony Adams, and
Brandon Carr garnered postseason all-america
honors.

Tom Tefft earned the first postseason award
from the NAIA back in 1973. Since then, the
Lakers have earned well over 100 all-america
awards.
All-Americans
Just a few seaons later, in 1976, Dennis
Dermeyer proved to have the talent to lead the
Lakers as he was the first player from GVSU
to earn the national award from the NCAA
ranks.
In 2002, while the experts were debating if the
Lakers were the best team in NCAA Division
II history, GVSU tallied eleven different allamericans.
Now that the tradition has been built, the
Lakers produce some of the nations best players
and contend for a championship year in
and year out.
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Media Coverage
The Lakers have appeared on the ESPN network
more than any other NCAA Division II
program in the past six years. GVSU has
been on ESPN four times, ESPN2 twice, and
ESPNU once. In 2006, The Lakers also made
a nationally televised appearance on CSTV.
The playoff victory versus Saginaw Valley
on ESPNU in 2005 was the first national
broadcast from Lubbers Stadium. Since then,
both CSTV and ESPN2 have visited
Allendale for Laker football games.

GVSU has appeared in Sports Illustrated
a number of times because of its success
in the past five years. The Lakers have
also been highlighted twice in the
“Leading Off” section of the magazine.
The Lakers are also regularly covered
by the Grand Rapids Press, which is
read by over 300,000 readers in West
Michigan on a daily basis.
Media Coverage
Copyright 2006 The Grand Rapids Press. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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Home of Champions
Arend D. Lubbers Stadium is the home of
Laker football. The Lakers have played at
Lubbers Stadium since 1972 and have
amassed a .802 winning percentage in
those 36 seasons.
Lubbers Stadium Quick Facts:
All-Time Home Record: 127-31-1
All-Time Home Playoff Record: 12-2
Record Attendance: 14,557
Field Surface: Natural Grass
Year Built: 1972

Home of Champions
GVSU boasts some of the best facilities
in Division II football. The football
center is a part of Lubbers Stadium and
has a state-of-the-art locker room, training
room, player meeting rooms, tradition
room, equipment room, and the
Rob Odejewski weight room which
was added just before the 2002 season.
The Lakers also practice on two full-size natural grass football fields located near
Lubbers Stadium.
Grand Valley State began construction in the spring to move the softball field and
make room for a new multi-purpose indoor facility. The football team will be able to
hold off-season work outs and practices on a field-turf surface in the building.
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Laker Game Day
The Laker Country student section in the
south endzone is one of the most intimidating
student sections for opposing players to
encounter.
“The crowd [GVSU student section] was
extremely loud. We had a difficult time at
that end of the field the whole game. They
are one of the loudest crowds we’ve played
in front of.” -Bob Biggs, UC Davis head
coach after GVSU defeated UC Davis in
2002

In four of the past six years, Laker football
fans have rushed out of the student
section to bring down the goalposts in
Lubbers Stadium.
Lubbers Stadium is one of the most exciting
Division II venues in the country. The
stands are regularly packed with thousands
of excited students providing a
home field advantage in the south endzone.
Just before each game, the football players
rush the field toward the student section to
the cheers of over 12,000 fans at each
home game. It doesn’t get any better than
Laker football in Lubbers Stadium.
Laker Game Day
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Lakers in the NFL
Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Eagles Lakers and the NFL
Name Team
Gary Evans NY/Cle.
Roger McCoy Buffalo
Ron Essink Sea./Dallas
Steve Michuta Cleveland
Rob Rubick Detroit
Jeff Chadwick Det./Sea./LA
Stan Snider Detroit
Rick Johnson Detroit
Brian Mulcahy Tampa Bay
Frank Miotke NY/Houston
Mark Prins Phoenix
Eric Lynch Detroit
Rusty Setzer Los Angeles
Mike Sheldon Buff./Miami
Diriki Mose Detroit
Kevin Clemens Seattle
Curt Anes Detroit
David Kircus Det./Denver
Keyonta Marshall Phila./Carolina
Josh Bourke Green Bay
Photo courtesy of Green Bay Packers

RUSHING
Carries
Game 49 Michael Tennessee, 2003
at Northwood
Season 342 Michael Tennessee, 2003
Career 756 Michael Tennessee, 2000-04
Yards
Game 256 John Mahan vs. Manchester, 1973
Season 1,633 Michael Tennessee, 2003
Career 3,525 Michael Tennessee, 2000-04
Touchdowns
Game 4 Darnell Jamison vs. Michigan
Tech, 1995; Darnell Jamison vs.
Northwood, 1994; Jamarl Eiland
vs. Valparaiso, 1992; Eric Lynch
vs. Wayne State, 1989
Season 21 Reggie Spearmon, 2002
Career 58 Eric Lynch, 1988-91
PASSING
Completions
Game 30 Jeff Fox vs. Saginaw Valley, 1998
Season 278 Curt Anes, 2002
Career 774 Cullen Finnerty, 2003-06
Attempts
Game 47 Jeff Fox vs. Saginaw Valley, 1998
Season 414 Jeff Fox, 1998
Career 1,312 Cullen Finnerty, 2003-06
Yards
Game 434 Curt Anes at Michigan Tech, 2001
Season 3,692 Curt Anes, 2002
Career 10,905 Cullen Finnerty, 2003-06
Touchdowns
Game 8 Curt Anes at Ferris St., 2001
Season 48 Curt Anes, 2001
Career 114 Curt Anes, 1999-02
Percentage
Game .900 Cullen Finnerty, 2003 (18-20)
( at Indianapolis) Min. 15 comp.
Season .697 Curt Anes, 2001 (189-271)
Career .625 Curt Anes, 1999-02 (741-1186)
Interceptions Thrown
Game 5 Cullen Finnerty vs. Northwood,
2004; Guy Schuler vs. Cent.
Florida, 1987; Jim Lynch vs.
Northern Michigan, 1983
Season 21 Guy Schuler, 1987
Career 49 Guy Schuler, 1983-87
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RECEIVING
Catches
Game 13 Demonte Collins at Gannon, 2004
Season 98 Terrance Banks, 2002
Career 222 David Kircus, 1999-02
Yards
Game 270 David Kircus vs. Valdosta St., 2002
Season 1,694 Eric Fowler, 2006
Career 4,142 David Kircus, 1999-02
Touchdowns
Game 5 David Kircus at Ferris State, 2001
Alex Preuss at Winona State, 1988
Season 35 David Kircus, 2002
Career 76 David Kircus, 1999-02
TOTAL OFFENSE
Yards
Game 503 Curt Anes vs. Hillsdale, 2001
Season 3,821 Curt Anes, 2002
Career 13,285 Cullen Finnerty, 2003-06
SCORING
Points
Game 30 David Kircus at Ferris St., 2001
Alex Preuss vs. Winona State, 1988
Season 212 David Kircus, 2002
Career 464 David Kircus, 1999-02
Touchdowns
Game 5 David Kircus at Ferris St., 2001
Alex Preuss vs. Winona State, 1988
Season 35 David Kircus, 2002
Career 76 David Kircus,1999-02
Extra Points Made
Game 13 Miguel Sagaro vs. Valparaiso, 1989
Season 75 Kevin Sonntag, 2001
Career 163 Miguel Sagaro, 1989-92
Extra Points Attempted
Game 13 Miguel Sagaro vs. Valparaiso, 1989
Season 82 Kevin Sonntag, 2001
Career 195 Kevin Sonntag, 1998-2001
Field Goals Made
Game 5 Doug Kochanski vs. Ferris St.,
1996
Season 25 David Hendrix, 2003
Career 38 Roger McCoy, 1975-78
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KICKING & RETURNS
Punts
Game 11 Mike Gendreau vs. Western
Illinois, 1988
Season 63 Randy Spangler, 1982
Career 192 Roger McCoy, 1975-78
Mark Catlin
Punt Returns
Game 8 Mark Catlin vs. Wayne St., 2004
Season 42 Mark Catlin, 2004
Career 99 Mark Catlin, 2003-06
Punt Return Yards
Game 119 Scott Mackey vs. Mercyhurst, 2002
Season 380 Diriki Mose, 1995
Career 871 Mark Catlin, 2003-06
Kickoff Returns
Game 8 Diriki Mose vs. Michigan Tech,
1995
Season 33 Lou Scarpino, 1984
Career 75 John Sanders, 1988-91
Kickoff Return Yards
Game 173 Diriki Mose vs. Michigan Tech,
1995
Season 609 Kurt Johnson, 1978
Career 1,718 Kurt Johnson, 1978-81
INTERCEPTIONS
Game 3 Scott Mackey at Indianapolis,
2001:Paul Siembida vs. Wayne
State, 1995; Dan Reeves vs. Butler,
1986; Craig Blanchard vs.
Michigan Tech, 1980; Danny
Jackson vs. Franklin, 1976; John
Young vs. Alma, 1974
Season 8 Scott Mackey, 2001
Dan Gunder, 1976
Career 17 Scott Mackey, 2000-03

Records
RUSHING
Carries
Game 85 vs. Findlay, 1974
Season 607 1976
Yards
Game 459 vs. Findlay, 1974
Season 3,128 1989
Touchdowns
Game 9 vs. Northeastern Illinois, 1975
Season 60 1994
PASSING
Completions
Game 30 vs. Saginaw Valley, 1998
Season 301 2002
Attempts
Game 52 vs. Saginaw Valley St., 2003
Season 445 2002
Yards
Game 464 vs. Franklin, 1979
Season 3,979 2002
Touchdowns
Game 8 at Ferris St., 2001
Season 51 2002
Interceptions By
Game 6 vs. Northeastern Illinois, 1975
& 1977; vs. Franklin, 1976
Season 27 1982
TOTAL OFFENSE
Plays
Game 99 vs. Northern Michigan, 1984
Season 1,032 2002
Yards
Game 731 vs. Valparaiso, 1989
Season 6,841 2002
FIRST DOWNS
Rushing
Game 31 vs. Findlay, 1974
Season 157 2003
Passing
Game 19 vs. Northeastern Illinois, 1979
Season 176 2002
Total
Game 35 at Michigan Tech, 2001
Season 354 2002
SCORING
Points
Game 91 vs. Valparaiso, 1989
Season 654 2002
Touchdowns
Game 13 vs. Valparaiso, 1989
Season 90 2002
Extra Points Made
Game 13 vs. Valparaiso, 1989
Season 76 2001
Field Goals Made
Game 5 vs. Ferris St., 1996
Season 25 2003
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PENALTIES
Number
Game 18 at Bentley, 2003
Season 119 2003
Yards
Game 172 at Bentley, 2003
Season 1,071 2002
PUNTS
Number
Game 13 vs. Western Illinois, 1988
Season 64 1982 & 1984
Yards
Game 416 vs. Western Illinois, 1988
Season 2,413 2004
FUMBLES
Number By GVSU
Game 8 vs. Northeastern Illinois, 1975
(5 lost)
Season 42 1974 (23 lost)
Number GVSU Recovered
Game 5 vs. Ferris State, 1975
vs. Illinois Benedictine, 1976
vs. Northern Michigan, 1976
Season 22 1980
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RUSHING
Year Player Yds Car YPC TD
2003 Michael Tennessee 1,633 342 4.8 16
2002 Reggie Spearmon 1,500 291 5.2 21
2005 Astin Martin 1,353 252 5.4 6
1973 John Mahan 1,334 205 6.5 6
1975 Jamie Hosford 1,313 315 4.2 10
1998 Rick Granata 1,132 219 5.2 18
2006 Astin Martin 1,116 224 5.0 8
1992 Jamarl Eiland 1,029 204 5.0 15
1994 Darnell Jamison 1,022 209 4.9 14
1994 Spencer Calhoun 1,018 154 6.6 2
1989 Isaiah Lipsey 1,013 168 6.0 9
PASSING
Year Player Comp Att Pct Yds TD
2002 Curt Anes 278 414 .671 3,692 47
1998 Jeff Fox 236 394 .599 3,260 30
2001 Curt Anes 189 271 .697 3,085 48
2006 Cullen Finnerty 195 343 .569 3,220 41
2003 Cullen Finnerty 230 363 .634 2,764 22
1996 Jeff Fox 218 339 .643 2,515 14
2004 Cullen Finnerty 192 333 .577 2,462 25
2005 Cullen Finnerty 157 273 .575 2,459 22
1997 Jeff Fox 172 298 .577 2,422 18
1987 Guy Schuler 147 273 .538 2,331 15
1982 Jim Lynch 126 287 .439 2,283 23
1990 Jack Hull 134 241 .556 2,152 19
RECEIVING
Year Player Rec Yds Avg TD
2002 Terrance Banks 98 1,170 11.9 6
2006 Eric Fowler 83 1,694 20.4 22
2002 David Kircus 77 1,341 17.4 35
2004 Demonte Collins 71 1,006 14.2 13
2003 Michael Tennessee 63 561 8.9 3
1998 Jason Trice 63 960 15.2 8
2001 David Kircus 62 1,301 20.9 28
1997 Jason Trice 62 853 13.8 7
1995 Diriki Mose 62 931 15.0 13
1999 Grant Malecke 59 881 14.9 3
SCORING
Year Player Pts (Breakdown)
2002 David Kircus 212 (35 Td’s)
2001 David Kircus 168 (28 Td’s)
2002 Reggie Spearmon 144 (24 Td’s)
2003 David Hendrix 133 (58 PATs, 25 FG)
2006 Eric Fowler 132 (22 Td’s)
1990 Eric Lynch 128 (21 Td’s, 1 2-pt conv.)
1989 Eric Lynch 126 (21 Td’s)
2003 Michael Tennessee 114 (19 Td’s)
1998 Rick Granata 108 (18 Td’s)
2004 Scott Greene 102 (19 FG’s, 45 PATs)
1992 Jamarl Eiland 102 (17 Td’s)
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KICKOFF RETURNS
Year Player Rets Yds Avg
1998 Billy Cook 17 597 35.1
2004 Brandon Langston 10 333 33.3
1978 Kurt Johnson 22 609 27.7
1999 Brent Lesniak 15 397 26.5
2005 Brandon Langston 13 335 25.8
2003 Brandon Langston 15 382 25.5
2002 Terrance Banks 15 372 24.8
2005 Mark Catlin 14 343 24.5
1991 John Sanders 22 539 24.5
1989 Eric Lynch 15 366 24.4
1992 Youssef Sareini 14 330 23.6
PUNT RETURNS
Year Player Rets Yds Avg
1976 Alvin Ward 19 270 14.2
1995 Diriki Mose 26 511 14.1
1979 Craig Blanchard 18 229 12.7
1998 Kenny Brown 26 327 12.6
2000 David Kircus 18 219 12.2
2002 Scott Mackey 24 291 12.1
1977 Joe Pollard 20 243 12.2
1990 Robert Hunt 30 364 12.1
1993 Diriki Mose 16 317 11.9
1981 Pat Kelly 23 255 11.1
2006 Mark Catlin 25 274 11.0
1994 Diriki Mose 19 338 10.8
INTERCEPTIONS
Year Player No Yds
1976 Dan Gunder 8 40
2001 Scott Mackey 7 73
1994 Paul Siembida 7 64
1981 Fred Glaz 7 34
2004 Lucius Hawkins 6 128
2003 Scott Mackey 6 93
1995 Paul Siembida 6 99
1986 Dan Reeves 6 54
1975 Dan Gunder 6 40
2006 Brandon Carr 6 26
TACKLES
Year Player Total Sacks
1983 Jeff Lynch 152 0
1986 Darrell Smith 132 6
1986 Dan Reeves 132 0
1997 Matt Powell 127 0
1994 Tim Postema 127 1
1993 Hardie Farr 125 0
1993 Tim Postema 124 0
1992 Rusty Stone 121 3
1996 Jason Kinzler 116 0
1987 Mike Smits 115 4

Single-Season Records
RUSHING
Year Player Yards
1972 John Mahan 356
1973 John Mahan 1,334
1974 Chris Lehmann 1,008
1975 Jamie Hosford 954
1976 Jamie Hosford 1,313
1977 Rick VanEss 894
1978 Rick VanEss 604
1979 Will Roach 663
1980 Will Roach 520
1981 Wayne Robinson 762
1982 Brian Jones 577
1983 Brian Jones 458
1984 Rudy Goodwin 392
1985 Ray Buckner 777
1986 Ray Buckner 650
1987 Ray Buckner 693
1988 Isaiah Lipsey 766
1989 Isaiah Lipsey 1,013
1990 Eric Lynch 977
1991 Anthony Evans 754
1992 Jamarl Eiland 1,029
1993 Rusty Setzer 717
1994 Darnell Jamison 1,022
1995 Darnell Jamison 905
1996 Darnell Jamison 739
1997 Bruce Calhoun 920
1998 Rick Granata 1,132
1999 Brent Lesniak 908
2000 Reggie Spearmon 990
2001 Brent Lesniak 810
2002 Reggie Spearmon 1,500
2003 Michael Tennessee 1,633
2004 Michael Tennessee 764
2005 Astin Martin 1,353
2006 Astin Martin 1,116
RECEIVING
Year Player Yards
1972 Larry Shattuck 119
1973 Maurice Bobbitt 266
1974 Tim O’Callaghan 276
1975 Tim O’Callaghan 263
1976 Tim O’Callaghan 195
1977 Clint Nash 214
1978 Clint Nash 403
1979 Clint Nash 553
1980 Michael Woods 548
1981 Rob Rubick 558
1982 Jeff Chadwick 894
1983 Bill Lucksted 897
1984 Dan Green 519
1985 Dan Green 518
1986 Frank Miotke 578
1987 Frank Miotke 963
1988 Frank Miotke 620
1989 Bob Mitchell 607
1990 Michael Short 671
1991 Bob Mitchell 607
1992 Todd Gesund 702
1993 Youssef Sareini 843
1994 Youssef Sareini 944
1995 Diriki Mose 931
1996 Jason Trice 521
1997 Jason Trice 853
1998 Jason Trice 960
1999 Grant Malecke 881
2000 David Kircus 967
2001 David Kircus 1,301
2002 David Kircus 1,341
2003 Micah Staley 743
2004 Demonte Collins 1,006
2005 Eric Fowler 882
2006 Eric Fowler 1,694
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PASSING
Year Player Yards
1972 Dave Sukup 197
1973 Kerry Rasikas 656
1974 Kerry Rasikas 308
1975 Kurt Bultema 342
1976 Kurt Bultema 334
1977 Roy Gonzalez 775
1978 David Quinley 965
1979 David Quinley 1,900
1980 David Quinley 1,570
1981 Steve Michuta 1,702
1982 Jim Lynch 2,283
1983 Jim Lynch 1,791
1984 Jack Houghton 817
1985 Guy Schuler 1,452
1986 Guy Schuler 1,930
1987 Guy Schuler 2,331
1988 Jack Hull 1,869
1989 Jack Hull 1,390
1990 Jack Hull 2,152
1991 Jack Hull 1,709
1992 Brian Tazic 2,072
1993 Eric Stover 1,800
1994 Kwame McKinnon 1,948
1995 Kwame McKinnon 2,124
1996 Jeff Fox 2,515
1997 Jeff Fox 2,422
1998 Jeff Fox 3,260
1999 Curt Anes 1,900
2000 Curt Anes 1,914
2001 Curt Anes 3,086
2002 Curt Anes 3,692
2003 Cullen Finnerty 2,764
2004 Cullen Finnerty 2,462
2005 Cullen Finnerty 2,459
2006 Cullen Finnerty 3,220
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Rushing
No. Player Years Carries Yards Avg TD
1 Michael Tennessee 2000-04 752 3,515 4.7 30
2 Reggie Spearmon 1999-02 716 3,467 4.8 42
2 Jamie Hosford 1973-76 664 3,157 4.7 31
4 Brent Lesniak 1999-02 449 2,947 6.6 27
5 Darnell Jamison 1993-96 608 2,884 4.7 36
6 Eric Lynch 1988-91 497 2,718 5.5 58
7 Isaiah Lipsey 1988-90 426 2,581 6.1 19
8 Will Roach 1977-80 511 2,431 4.7 24
9 Astin Martin 2005-06 476 2,469 5.2 14
10 John Mahan 1971-73 419 2,130 5.0 8
Passing
No. Player Years Comp Att Pct Yds TD
1 Cullen Finnerty 2003-06 774 1312 59.0% 10,905 110
2 Curt Anes 1999-02 741 1186 62.5% 10,581 114
3 Jeff Fox 1995-98 626 1031 61.0% 8,493 63
4 Jack Hull 1988-91 485 841 57.7% 7,160 64
5 Guy Schuler 1983-87 414 780 53.1% 5,786 34
6 Jim Lynch 1981-84 287 616 46.6% 4,554 42
7 David Quinley 1977-80 292 588 49.7% 4,455 28
8 Kwame McKinnon 1994-95 264 502 52.6% 4,072 39
9 Steve Michuta 1978-81 164 277 59.2% 2,484 22
10 Brian Tazic 1989-92 184 343 53.6% 2,196 11
Receiving
No. Player Years Rec Yards Avg TD
1 David Kircus 1999-02 222 4,142 18.7 76
2 Jason Trice 1996-98 173 2,344 13.5 17
3 Brandon Langston 2001-05 151 2,199 15.0 27
4 Eric Fowler 2003-06 148 2,701 18.3 29
5 Terrence Banks 2001-02 125 1,605 12.8 12
6 Diriki Mose 1992-95 124 1,854 15.0 19
7 Youssef Sareini 1991-94 122 2,133 17.5 20
8 Frank Miotke 1985-88 121 2,170 17.9 10
9 Bob Mitchell 1988-91 120 1,826 15.2 14
10 Bill Lucksted 1981-83 109 1,984 18.2 27
Punting (Min. 35 punts & 30.0 avg.)
No. Player Years Punts Yards Avg
1 Patrick Williams 1998-01 149 5,867 39.3
2 Justin Trumble 2006- 52 1,988 38.2
3 Matt Regnery 2002-05 202 7,702 38.1
4 Mike Gendreau 1986-88 58 2,174 37.5
5 Jim Ostrowski 1983-85 101 3,754 37.2
6 Roger McCoy 1975-78 192 6,982 36.4
7 Matt Wengler 1991-93 146 5,241 35.9
8 Randy Spangler 1981-83 146 5,162 35.4
9 Rory Zegunis 1994-97 174 6,154 35.3
10 Jim Flanigan 1979 38 1,303 34.3
Punt Returns (Min. 20 returns)
No. Player Years Ret Yards Avg
1 Mark Catlin 2003-06 99 865 8.7
2 Diriki Mose 1992-95 62 777 12.5
Scott Mackey 2000-03 62 678 10.9
David Kircus 1999-02. 62 647 10.4
5 Alvin Ward 1973-76 60 620 10.3
6 Joe Pollard 1976-78 44 418 9.5
7 Kenny Brown 1996-98 43 422 9.8
8 Pat Kelly 1980-81 40 388 9.7
9 Robert Hunt 1987-90 30 364 12.1
10 Craig Blanchard 1979-80 21 332 10.7
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Kickoff Returns (Min. 20 returns)
No. Player Years Ret Yards Avg
1 Billy Cook 1997-98 24 794 33.1
2 Brandon Langston 2002-05 46 1,195 26.0
3 Mark Catlin 2003-06 36 890 24.7
4 Kenny Brown 1996-98 34 806 23.7
5 Kurt Johnson 1978-81 73 1,718 23.5
6 Brent Lesniak 1999-02 55 1,212 22.0
7 Eric Lynch 1988-92 25 549 22.0
8 John Sanders 1987-91 75 1,575 21.0
9 Michael Brown 1982-86 37 772 20.9
10 Diriki Mose 1992-95 40 831 20.8
Scoring
No Player Years Points
1 David Kircus 1999-02 464
2 Eric Lynch 1988-91 362
3 Reggie Spearmon 1999-02 288
4 Kevin Sonntag 1998-01 248
5 Miguel Sagaro 1989-92 241
6 David Hendrix 2001-03 230
7 Roger McCoy 1975-78 225
8 Darnell Jamison 1993-96 218
9 Brandon Langston 2002-05 210
10 Brent Lesniak 1999-02 204
Interceptions
No Player Years Int Yards Avg
1 Scott Mackey 2000-03 17 220 12.9
2 Paul Siembida 1993-96 16 197 13.1
Dan Gunder 1973-76 16 98 6.5
4 Lucius Hawkins 2001-04 12 195 16.3
5 Danny Jackson 1973-76 11 195 17.7
Alvin Ward 1973-76 11 194 17.6
Mike Flannery 1987-90 11 119 10.8
8 Craig Blanchard 1979-80 10 213 21.3
David Harris 1980-83 10 119 11.9
Lou Scarpino 1982-85 10 83 8.3
11 Gary Miklosovic 1981-82 9 133 14.8
Anthony Gary 1994-97 9 93 10.3
Brandon Carr 2004- 9 37 4.1
Tackles
No Player Years Solo Ast Tot Sk Int Fr PB
1 Tim Maki 1974-77 278 129 417 3 2 5 0
2 Jason Kinzler 1993-96 205 207 412 3 2 1 11
3 Tim Postema 1992-95 235 153 388 6.5 3 2 10
4 Jeff Lynch 1981-84 218 157 375 9 6 6 0
5 Anthony Gary 1994-97 214 119 333 3 9 4 21
6 Hardie Farr 1990-93 191 139 330 0 6 3 18
7 Brian Mulcahy 1983-85 156 132 288 19 2 1 5
8 Greg VanDyke 1994-97 144 142 286 1 3 2 9
9 Charles Sippial 1987-90 152 131 283 4 1 3 6
10 Terry Foster 1998-01 192 79 271 4 2 7 20

Career Records
Quarterback Sacks
Year Player QB sacks
2003-06 Mike McFadden 36
1990-93 Joe Huhn 29
2000-04 Keyonta Marshall 26
1993-96 Matt Potter 26
1986-88 Scott Taylor 25
2000-04 Marcus Spencer 23
1998-99 Dan Gibbons 23
1988-90 Marc Bland 22
1999-02 Shad Risk 20
2001-04 Aaron Hein 20
1983-86 Brian Mulcahy 19
1989-91 Jim Cramer 18.5
1981-84 John Fitzgerald 18
2000-02 Dan Vaughn 17
1975-79 Mack Lofton 15
Rushing Attempts
Year Player Attempts
2000-04 Michael Tennessee 752
1999-02 Reggie Spearmon 716
1973-76 Jamie Hosford 664
1993-96 Darnell Jamison 608
2003-06 Cullen Finnerty 565
1977-80 Will Roach 511
1984-87 Ray Buckner 511
1988-91 Eric Lynch 497
2005-06 Astin Martin 476
1999-02 Brent Lesniak 449
Receiving Yards
Year Player Yards
1999-02 David Kircus 4,142
2003-06 Eric Fowler 2,701
1996-98 Jason Trice 2,344
2002-05 Brandon Langston 2,297
1985-88 Frank Miotke 2,170
1991-94 Youssef Sareini 2,133
1981-83 Bill Lucksted 1,984
1992-95 Diriki Mose 1,854
1988-91 Bob Mitchell 1,826
2001-02 Terrence Banks 1,605
1998-00 Grant Malecke 1,595
1980-82 Jeff Chadwick 1,512
Receiving Average (min. 50 receptions)
Year Player Rec Avg.
1978-81 Michael Woods 51 20.5
1980-82 Jeff Chadwick 75 20.1
1981-83 Bill Lucksted 109 19.2
1999-02 David Kircus 222 18.7
2003-06 Eric Fowler 148 18.3
1986-89 Alex Pruess 65 18.5
1979-81 Rob Rubick 80 18.1
1985-88 Frank Miotke 121 17.9
1991-94 Youssef Sareini 122 17.5
1977-79 Clint Nash 69 16.9
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Rushing Average (min. 100 attempts)
Year Player Att. Avg.
1992-95 Spencer Calhoun 303 6.7
1999-02 Brent Lesniak 449 6.6
1988-90 Isaiah Lipsey 426 6.1
2002-05 Ryan Hukill 273 5.8
2002-05 Brandon Langston 164 5.8
1989-93 Anthony Evans 306 5.8
1988-91 Eric Lynch 497 5.5
1974-75 Chris Lehmann 302 5.5
1973-74 Steve Brems 200 5.5
1993 Rusty Setzer 130 5.5
1989-92 Jamarl Eiland 367 5.3
2005-06 Astin Martin 476 5.2
Quarterback Rating
Year Player Att. Com Yds Td Int Rating
1999-02 Curt Anes 1186 741 10,581 114 27 164.6
2002-06 C. Finnerty 1312 792 10,905 110 31 153.2
1979-81 Steve Michuta 277 164 2,484 22 15 149.9
1988-91 Jack Hull 841 485 7,160 64 20 149.5
1996-98 Jeff Fox 1081 652 8,493 63 22 141.1
1994-95 K. McKinnon 502 264 4,072 39 15 140.3
1977-80 David Quinley 588 292 4,454 28 32 118.1
1982-84 Jim Lynch 616 287 4,554 42 41 117.8
1985-87 Guy Schuler 780 414 5,786 34 49 117.2
1992-93 Eric Stover 286 132 1,981 18 14 115.3
1989-92 Brian Tazic 343 184 2,196 11 12 111.0
All-Purpose Yards
Player Rush Receive KR PR Total
David Kircus 0 4,142 119 647 4,908
Brent Lesniak 2,947 588 1,212 0 4,747
Brandon Langston 960 2,297 1,195 58 4,500
Michael Tennessee 3,515 650 0 0 4,165
Reggie Spearmon 3,467 487 31 0 3,985
Eric Lynch 2,718 393 549 0 3,660
Diriki Mose -5 1,854 831 777 3,457
John Sanders 938 882 1,575 0 3,395
Kurt Johnson 1,233 389 1,718 0 3,340
Ray Buckner 2,120 1,080 81 0 3,281
Isaiah Lipsey 2,584 660 0 0 3,244
Total Offense
Player Passing Rushing Total
Cullen Finnerty 10,905 2,383 13,288
Curt Anes 10,581 1,300 11,851
Jeff Fox 8,493 744 9,237
Jack Hull 7,160 1,101 8,261
Guy Schuler 5,786 642 6,428
Kwame McKinnon 4,072 825 4,897
David Quinley 4,455 0 4,455
Jim Lynch 4,554 -122 4,432
Michael Tennessee 9 3,525 3,554
Jamie Hosford 0 3,157 3,157
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Single-Game Records
Name Date Number of Yards Opponent
John Mahan 10/27/73 256 Manchester
Jamarl Eiland 10/3/92 244 Saginaw Valley State
Anthony Evans 10/12/91 226 Northern Michigan
Jamarl Eiland 9/26/92 219 (Indianapolis)
Bruce Calhoun 9/27/97 218 (Wayne State)
Jamie Hosford 10/16/76 212 (Saginaw Valley College)
Isaiah Lipsey 9/27/88 212 (Winona State)
Isaiah Lipsey 9/2/89 204 California University (Pa.)
Will Roach 11/5/77 202 Hillsdale
Rusty Setzer 9/7/93 199 St. Joseph (Ind.)
RECEIVING YARDS
Name Date Number of Yards Opponent
David Kircus 12/14/02 270 (Valdosta State)*
David Kircus 11/10/01 246 Hillsdale
Frank Miotke 9/24/88 221 St. Francis (Ill.)
Eric Fowler 12/10/06 218 Delta State
Frank Miotke 11/14/8 218 (Saginaw Valley State)
Demonte Collins 9/4/04 217 (Gannon)
David Kircus 11/11/00 209 (Hillsdale)
David Kircus 10/21/00 201 (Mercyhurst)
Michael Short 9/23/89 195 (St. Francis (Ill.))
Grant Malecke 10/30/99 191 (Ashland)
Youssef Sareini 9/17/94 189 St. Francis (Ill.)
*NCAA National Championship in Florence, Ala.
RECEPTIONS
Name Date Number of Receptions Opponent
Demonte Collins 9/4/04 13 (Gannon)
Eric Fowler 12/2/06 12 North Dakota
Demonte Collins 10/9/04 12 Hillsdale
Terrance Banks 12/7/02 11 Northern Colorado
David Kircus 12/14/02 11 (Valdosta State)*
David Kircus 11/11/00 11 (Hillsdale)
Bill Luckstead 11/5/83 11 (Northwood)
Clint Nash 9/22/79 10 (Northeastern Illinois)
Diriki Mose 9/2/95 10 IUP
Grant Malecke 9/2/99 10 South Dakota State
Terrance Banks 9/28/02 10 Hillsdale
Mario Locricchio 10/18/03 10 Saginaw Valley State
*NCAA National Championship in Florence, Ala.
TACKLES
Name Date Solo Assisted Total Opponent
Baart Duffield 9/24/88 7 15 22 St. Francis (Ill.)
Tim Postema 10/21/95 13 8 21 (Michigan Tech)
Darrel Smith 11/8/86 14 6 20 Saginaw Valley State
Michael Smits 11/14/87 12 7 19 (Saginaw Valley State)
John Sanders 11/14/87 12 7 19 (Saginaw Valley State)
Mark Srczytko 10/14/78 8 11 19 (Saginaw Valley State)
Jeff Lynch 10/20/84 2 16 18 (Michigan Tech)
Jeff Lynch 10/22/83 1 17 18 Hillsdale
Dan Reeves 10/11/86 10 8 18 Central Connecticut
Orlando Williams 10/19/02 8 9 17 (Saginaw Valley State)
William Gray 9/30/00 4 13 17 (Northern Michigan)
William Gray 9/18/99 10 7 17 Indianapolis
Greg VanDyke 10/4/97 3 14 17 Hillsdale
Dan McClean 10/30/93 8 9 17 Hillsdale College
(Road Games)

Single-Game Records
PASSING YARDS
Name Date Comp. Att. Yards Opponent
Curt Anes 10/27/01 21 27 434 (Michigan Tech)
Curt Anes 11/10/01 24 35 419 Hillsdale
Cullen Finnerty 11/6/04 27 38 399 Michigan Tech
Curt Anes 11/24/01 23 34 395 Saginaw Valley State
Cullen Finnerty 9/4/04 22 35 391 (Gannon)
Jeff Fox 11/2/96 30 35 384 (Northwood)
Kwame McKinnon 9/23/95 15 23 371 Ashland
Jeff Fox 10/1798 30 49 369 (Saginaw Valley State)
Guy Schuler 11/14/87 19 37 367 (Saginaw Valley State)
Jim Lynch 10/2/82 16 28 365 St. Cloud State
PASSING TD’S
Name Date Number of TD Passes Opponent
Curt Anes 10/6/01 8 (Ferris State)
Curt Anes 10/20/01 6 Mercyhurst
Curt Anes 11/3/01 6 Wayne State
Curt Anes 11/23/02 6 C.W. Post
Curt Anes 8/30/01 5 Minnesota-Crookston
Curt Anes 9/29/01 5 Northern Michigan
Curt Anes 10/27/01 5 (Michigan Tech)
Curt Anes 11/10/01 5 Hillsdale
Jeff Dock 11/1/03 5 Mercyhurst
Jack Hull 9/17/88 5 (Winona State)
Cullen Finnerty 9/4/04 5 (Gannon)
Curt Anes 9/21/02 5 (Wayne State)
Curt Anes 11/16/02 5 Findlay
Curt Anes 9/28/02 5 Hillsdale
RUSHING YARDS
Name Date Number of Yards Opponent
John Mahan 10/27/73 256 Manchester
Jamarl Eiland 10/3/92 244 Saginaw Valley State
Anthony Evans 10/12/91 226 Northern Michigan
Isaiah Lipsey 9/2/89 204 California University (Pa.)
Will Roach 11/5/77 202 Hillsdale
Rusty Setzer 9/7/93 199 St. Joseph’s
Brent Lesniak 9/9/99 187 Mercyhurst
John Mahan 9/29/73 180 Alma
Ray Buckner 9/20/86 177 Evansville
Brent Lesniak 11/3/01 170 Wayne State
RECEIVING YARDS
Name Date Number of Yards Opponent
David Kircus 11/10/01 246 Hillsdale
Frank Miotke 9/24/88 221 St. Francis (Ill.)
Youssef Sereini 9/17/94 189 St. Francis (IL)
David Kircus 11/17/01 172 Bloomsburg
Jason Trice 11/15/97 172 Indianapolis
David Kircus 11/9/02 168 Indianapolis
Grant Malecke 10/9/99 167 Mercyhurst
Michael Woods 9/29/79 166 Franklin College
David Kircus 11/23/02 161 C.W. Post
Jason Trice 10/31/98 158 U.C. Davis
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Single-Game Home Records
Name Date Number of Receptions Opponent
Demonte Collins 10/9/04 12 Hillsdale
Terrance Banks 12/7/02 11 Northern Colorado
David Kircus 12/14/02 11 Valdosta State*
Diriki Mose 9/2/95 10 IUP
Grant Malecke 9/2/99 10 South Dakota State
Terrance Banks 9/28/02 10 Hillsdale
Mario Locricchio 10/18/03 10 Saginaw Valley State
David Kircus 11/9/02 8 Indianapolis
David Kircus 11/10/01 8 Hillsdale
*NCAA National Championship in Florence, Ala.
TACKLES
Name Date Solo Assisted Total Opponent
Baart Duffield 9/24/88 7 15 22 St. Francis (Ill.)
Darrel Smith 11/8/86 14 6 20 Saginaw Valley State
Jeff Lynch 10/22/83 1 17 18 Hillsdale
Dan Reeves 10/11/86 10 8 18 Central Connecticut
William Gray 9/18/99 10 7 17 Indianapolis
Greg VanDyke 10/4/97 3 14 17 Hillsdale
Dan McClean 10/30/93 8 9 17 Hillsdale
ClarenceLindsey 9/16/00 8 8 16 Northwood
William Gray 11/6/99 7 9 16 Michigan Tech
Charles Sippial 9/29/90 8 8 16 Saginaw Valley State
Michael Smits 10/24/87 9 7 16 Hillsdale
Jeff Lynch 9/15/84 1 15 16 Northwest Missouri State
Paul Svabik 10/4/80 8 8 16 Wayne State
PASSING YARDS
Name Date Comp. Att. Yards Opponent
Curt Anes 11/10/01 24 35 419 Hillsdale
Cullen Finnerty 11/6/04 27 38 399 Michigan Tech
Curt Anes 11/24/01 23 34 395 Saginaw Valley State
Kwame McKinnon 9/23/95 15 23 371 Ashland
Jim Lynch 10/2/82 16 28 365 Wayne State
Jeff Fox 9/12/98 21 29 354 Northwood
David Quinley 11/10/79 19 27 347 Ferris State
Curt Anes 11/23/02 23 31 337 C.W. Post
Jeff Fox 10/31/98 25 43 327 U.C. Davis
Kwame McKinnon 10/8/94 19 25 325 Wayne State
PASSING TD’S
Name Date Number of TD Passes Opponent
Curt Anes 10/20/01 6 Mercyhurst
Curt Anes 11/3/01 6 Wayne State
Curt Anes 11/23/02 6 C.W. Post
Curt Anes 8/30/01 5 Minnesota-Crookston
Curt Anes 9/29/01 5 Northern Michigan
Curt Anes 11/10/01 5 Hillsdale
Jeff Dock 11/1/03 5 Mercyhurst
Curt Anes 11/16/02 5 Findlay
Curt Anes 9/28/02 5 Hillsdale

Scoring Records
Most Points Per Game
Average Year
1. 58.4 2001
2. 46.7 2002
3. 44.5 1989
4. 40.0 1998
5. 37.0 1995
6. 36.7 2003
7. 36.1 1990
8. 35.5 2006
9. 34.4 1981
10. 34.3 2005
Fewest Points Per Game Allowed
AverageYear
1. 9.60 1975
2. 9.66 1974
3. 11.8 1991
4. 12.2 2005
5. 12.8 1977
6. 12.8 1976
7. 13.3 2003
8. 13.3 1973
9. 13.4 1989
10. 14.4 2004
Most Points Per Season
GVSU Opp.
Pts. - Year Pts. - Year
654 - 2002 398 - 1990
584 - 2001 335 - 1971
551 - 2003 301 - 1984
533 - 2006 285 - 1998
490 - 1989 284 - 2000
Most Points- GVSU
1. at GVSU 91, Valparaiso 0 1989
2. at GVSU 77 vs. Wayne State 12 2001
3. at GVSU 76 vs. NE Illinois 0 1980
4. GVSU 70, at Northwood 14 1994
5. at GVSU 68, NE Illinois 6 1975
6. GVSU 65, at Bentley 36 2003
7. at GVSU 64, Northern Michigan 14 2001
8. at GVSU 63, Findlay 19 2002
GVSU 63, at Ashland 19 2001
GVSU 63, at Ferris State 17 2001
11. GVSU 62, at Mercyhurst 24 2002
at GVSU 62, C.W. Post 13 2002
at GVSU 62, Indiana, Pa. 21 2002
10. at GVSU 61, Gannon 10 2005
Most Points- Opponents
1. Findlay 70, GVSU 6 1971
2. Central Florida 67, GVSU 3 1987
3. Hope 64, GVSU 0 1971
4. Northern Michigan 59, GVSU 18 1984
5. Ferris State 57, GVSU 0 1971
6. West Illinois 55, GVSU 0 1988
7. Alma 53, GVSU 0 1972
8. GVSU 56, Ferris State 53 (OT) 1998
9. GVSU 54, Michigan Tech 52 1995
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Most Points- Both Teams
1. 109- GVSU 56, at Ferris State 53 (ot) 1998
2. 104- GVSU 54, at Michigan Tech 52 1995
3. 101- GVSU 65, at Bentley 36 2003
4. 91- at GVSU 91, Valparaiso 0 1989
5. 90- GVSU 63, at Indianapolis 27 2001
6. 89- at GVSU 77, Wayne State 12 2001
7. 88- GVSU 56, at St. Francis 32 1989
8. 87- GVSU 59, at Wayne State 28 1991
9. 86- GVSU 62, at Mercyhurst 24 2002
10. 85- at GVSU 44, Northwood 41 1998
Winning Margin
1. 91- at GVSU 91, Valparaiso 0 1989
2. 76- at GVSU 76, NE Illinois 0 1980
3. 65- at GVSU 77, Wayne State 12 2001
4. 62- at GVSU 68, NE Illinois 6 1975
5. 56- at GVSU 56, Minn.-Crookston 0 2001
56- at GVSU 56, Indianapolis 0 1995
56- at GVSU 59, Mercyhurst 3 2001
56- GVSU 70, at Northwood 14 1994
9. 55- GVSU 55, at Valparaiso 0 1990
10. 51- at GVSU 61, Gannon 10 2005
11. 50- at GVSU 64, N. Michigan 14 2001
Did You Know?
• From 2001-06 GVSU scored 412 TDs (5.0 per game), while
yielding just 156 touchdowns (1.8 per game).
• From 2001-06 GVSU’s opponents scored 156 total TDs, while
the Lakers threw for 232 and rushed for 162.
• From 2001-06 GVSU scored:
Δ 60 or more points in 11 of last 84 games
Δ 50 or more points in 23 of last 84 games
Δ 40 or more points in 42 of last 84 games
Δ 30 or more points in 62 of last 84 games
Δ 20 or more points in 72 of last 84 games
• Against current GLIAC opponents, the Lakers have scored 40
or more points 68 times, and have accomplished that feat
against each team.
• GVSU is:
Δ 45-0 (1.000) when scoring 50 points or more.
Δ 100-0 (1.000) when scoring 40 points or more.
Δ 185-6 (.968) when scoring 30 points or more.
• GVSU has scored 20 points or more in 82-of-its-last-95
games.
• In 2003 GVSU averaged 215.9 yards rushing per game and
allowed only 62.0.
• In 2001-02 the average score in a Grand Valley game was:
Δ 12.3 - 3.1 at the end of the 1st Qrt. (9.2 to 2.8 in 2003)
Δ 29.1 to 7.9 at the end of the first half (18.5 to 7.7 in 2003)
Δ 48.6 to 16.5 at the end of the game (36.7 to 13.3 in 2003)
• In 2001, the Lakers scored over 50 points in five consecutive
games. Prior to 2001, Grand Valley had never had back to back
50-point games...GVSU duplicated the feat in 2002 by scoring
50 points or more in five straight games.
• In 2001-03 GVSU averaged a 26.2 margin of victory.
• GVSU has not been shutout since 1992.
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DATE NAME ATT YARDS SCHOOL
10/27/73 John Mahan 29 256 Manchester
10/3/92 Jamarl Eiland 31 244 Saginaw Valley
10/21/91 Anthony Evans 22 226 Northern Michigan
9/26/92 Jamarl Eiland 31 219 U. of Indianapolis
9/27/97 Bruce Calhoun 25 218 Wayne State
10/18/76 Jamie Hosford 26 212 Saginaw Valley
9/17/88 Isaiah Lipsey 10 212 Winona State
9/2/89 Isaiah Lipsey 17 204 Cal State Pa.
11/5/77 Will Roach 18 202 Hillsdale
9/4/93 Rusty Setzer 12 199 St. Joseph’s
10/7/95 Spencer Calhoun 11 196 Wayne State
11/20/73 John Mahan 21 193 Adrian
10/25/03 Michael Tennessee 49 189 Northwood
10/9/99 Brent Lesniak 14 187 Mercyhurst
11/12/94 Darnell Jamison 32 182 Northwood
9/29/73 John Mahan 27 180 Alma
9/20/86 Ray Buckner 21 177 Evansville
9/27/03 Michael Tennessee 30 176 Hillsdale
9/11/76 Jamie Hosford 30 172 Grand Rapids JC
10/19/74 Chris Lehmann 23 172 Grand Rapids JC
9/8/90 Eric Lynch 17 172 Mankato State
10/21/00 Reggie Spearmon 31 171 Mercyhurst
11/03/01 Brent Lesniak 14 170 Wayne State
10/10/92 Anthony Evans 28 170 Northern Michigan
10/8/05 Astin Martin 17 169 Hillsdale
9/30/78 Craig Blanchard 18 167 Franklin
11/6/76 Jamie Hosford 34 167 Wayne State
9/28/02 Reggie Spearmon 27 165 Hillsdale
11/15/03 Michael Tennessee 25 163 Findlay
10/26/02 Reggie Spearmon 30 163 Northwood
10/22/94 Spencer Calhoun 13 163 Michigan Tech
11/8/80 Will Roach 19 162 Ferris State
9/3/94 Spencer Calhoun 20 161 Indiana PA
10/27/90 Eric Lynch 30 161 Hillsdale
8/28/04 Michael Tennessee 39 159 Ferris State
9/15/73 John Mahan 26 158 Kalamazoo
9/18/71 John Mahan 38 157 Kalamazoo
11/16/02 Reggie Spearmon 20 156 Findlay
12/6/03 Michael Tennessee 37 155 Texas A&M-Kingsville
11/5/94 Darnell Jamison 27 155 Saginaw Valley
11/13/82 Brian Jones 11 154 Saginaw Valley
10/11/03 Michael Tennessee 23 153 Northern Michigan
11/3/73 Kerry Rasikas 26 153 Grand Rapids JC
10/23/76 Jamie Hosford 43 153 Hillsdale
11/8/03 Michael Tennessee 20 152 Indianapolis
11/18/74 Chris Lehmann 22 152 Hillsdale
10/05/02 Reggie Spearmon 28 152 Michigan Tech
9/9/00 Reggie Spearmon 29 152 Saginaw Valley
9/14/91 Eric Lynch 26 151 North Dakota State
9/10/83 Brian Jones 24 151 St. Joseph’s
10/2/76 Jamie Hosford 25 151 Northeastern Ill.
10/20/84 Rudy Goodwin 29 150 Michigan Tech
10/12/02 Brandon Langston 12 149 Northern Michigan
10/5/91 Anthony Evans 21 149 Saginaw Valley
10/5/74 Chris Lehmann 24 149 Ferris State
9/20/97 Bruce Calhoun 32 148 Ferris State
9/21/73 John Mahan 21 147 Ill-Chicago Circle
10/24/98 Rick Granata 21 147 Northern Michigan
11/14/81 Wayne Robinson 25 145 Ferris State
9/11/99 Brent Lesniak 20 144 Northwood
12/7/02 Reggie Spearmon 32 143 N. Colorado
10/21/00 Brent Lesniak 10 143 Mercyhurst
9/12/98 Rick Granata 26 142 Northwood
10/16/76 Jamie Hosford 40 142 Saginaw Valley
10/9/76 Jamie Hosford 28 140 Ferris State
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100-Yard Rushing Games
DATE NAME ATT YARDS SCHOOL
9/10/94 Darnell Jamsion 19 139 Indianapolis
10/12/96 Bruce Calhoun 14 138 Michigan Tech
9/02/99 Brent Lesniak 21 138 South Dakota State
9/21/73 Steve Brems 25 138 Ill-Chicago Circle
11/4/78 Will Roach 23 138 Hillsdale
10/05/02 Brent Lesniak 10 137 Michigan Tech
10/11/81 Wayne Robinson 22 137 Wayne State
10/14/89 Eric Lynch 13 137 Northern Michigan
9/10/03 Astin Martin 22 136 Indianapolis
9/24/77 Rick VanEss 34 136 Franklin
11/2/02 Reggie Spearmon 17 136 Mercyhurst
10/28/00 Reggie Spearmon 21 136 Michigan Tech
10/29/88 Isaiah Lipsey 21 135 Southeast Missouri
10/18/80 Kurt Johnson 13 135 Northwestern Iowa
10/16/99 Brent Lesniak 21 135 Saginaw Valley
12/3/05 Astin Martin 18 134 East Stroudsburg
9/20/75 Jamie Hosford 24 134 Grand Rapids JC
10/26/85 Ray Buckner 15 133 Michigan Tech
11/13/76 Jamie Hosford 41 133 Northern Michigan
9/10/94 Spencer Calhoun 14 133 Indianapolis
9/13/97 Bruce Calhoun 30 132 Ashland
11/11/00 Brent Lesniak 12 132 Hillsdale
10/19/74 Jamie Hosford 23 131 Grand Rapids JC
11/4/89 Isaiah Lipsey 20 130 Northwood
9/3/05 Astin Martin 14 129 Gannon
11/19/94 Darnell Jamison 21 129 Indiana PA
10/29/77 Will Roach 30 128 Northwood
10/3/98 Rick Granata 11 128 St. Francis
11/7/85 Ray Buckner 28 128 Northwood
10/27/01 Reggie Spearmon 25 127 Michigan Tech
9/2/06 Astin Martin 26 125 Findlay
10/22/05 Astin Martin 30 125 Northwood
11/30/02 Brent Lesniak 16 125 Indiana (Pa.)
10/12/91 Jamarl Eiland 13 124 Northern Michigan
10/4/75 Chris Lehmann 11 124 Northeastern Ill.
10/4/03 Michael Tennesse 25 123 Michigan Tech
10/19/02 Brent Lesniak 26 123 Saginaw Valley
11/17/90 Isaiah Lipsey 18 123 East Texas State
11/16/91 Anthony Evans 15 122 Valparaiso
9/25/76 Jamie Hosford 38 122 Franklin
10/31/98 Rick Granata 32 122 California-Davis
11/10/90 Isaiah Lipsey 6 122 Valparaiso
10/9/06 Astin Martin 20 121 Ashland
12/01/01 Reggie Spearmon 20 121 Catawba
11/14/92 Jamarl Eiland 29 121 Valparaiso
9/21/85 Ray Buckner 16 121 Evansville
9/15/73 Steve Brems 20 121 Kalamazoo
11/9/02 Reggie Spearmon 25 120 Indianapolis
11/8/97 Jeff Fox 20 120 California-Davis
9/19/87 Ray Buckner 19 120 Winona State
10/25/75 Jamie Hosford 21 119 Ferris State
9/30/89 Eric Lynch 14 119 Wayne State
10/12/96 Darnell Jamison 16 119 Michigan Tech
10/12/85 Ray Buckner 25 119 Central Connecticut
11/14/85 Ray Buckner 26 119 Saginaw Valley
11/6/82 Brian Jones 12 118 Northwood
10/6/90 Eric Lynch 18 118 Northern Michigan
12/6/03 Cullen Finnerty 15 117 Texas A&M-Kingsville
10/11/86 Ray Buckner 17 117 Central Connecticut
9/6/97 Jeff Fox 17 117 St. Francis
10/23/71 John Mahan 23 117 Findlay
8/27/05 Astin Martin 19 116 Ferris State
11/10/90 Jack Hull 12 116 Valparaiso
10/2/93 Anthony Evans 20 115 Saginaw Valley
11/07/98 Rick Granata 30 115 Michigan Tech

100-Yard Rushing Games
DATE NAME ATT YARDS SCHOOL
12/16/06 Cullen Finnerty 22 115 NW Missouri State
9/23/72 John Mahan 26 115 Ferris State
10/12/74 Kerry Rasikas 16 115 Findly
9/17/77 Rick VanEss 23 115 Michigan Tech
11/2/91 Eric Lynch 20 114 Hillsdale
10/30/99 Brent Lesniak 21 114 Ashland
10/7/06 Jaquon Morrison 6 113 Mercyhurst
11/24/01 Reggie Spearmon 25 113 Saginaw Valley
9/30/89 Anthony Evans 9 113 Wayne State
11/9/74 Jamie Hosford 17 113 Adrian
11/30/02 Reggie Spearmon 25 112 Indiana (Pa.)
9/08/01 Michael Tennessee 13 112 Saginaw Valley
10/5/85 Ray Buckner 24 112 Ferris State
10/26/91 Anthony Evans 17 112 Ashland University
9/5/92 Anthony Evans 19 112 St. Joseph’s
9/28/96 Darnell Jamison 21 112 Wayne State
11/12/94 Spencer Calhoun 12 112 Northwood
10/29/83 Jackie Hampton 18 112 Michigan Tech
10/06/01 Brent Lesniak 14 111 Ferris State
10/12/74 Chris Lehmann 17 111 Findlay
10/28/06 Blake Smolen 16 110 Ferris State
10/14/78 Rick VanEss 20 110 Saginaw Valley
10/16/93 Rusty Setzer 13 110 Ferris State
9/16/95 Darnell Jamison 13 110 St. Francis
10/20/90 Isaiah Lipsey 13 110 Ashland University
10/5/96 Darnell Jamison 26 110 Hillsdale
9//03 Cullen Finnerty 10 109 Wayne State
9/6/97 Bruce Calhoun 25 109 St. Francis
11/11/78 Rick VanEss 16 109 Wayne State
9/19/92 Jamarl Eiland 21 109 Butler University
9/22/79 Will Roach 13 109 Northeastern Ill.
11/26/05 Astin Martin 22 108 Saginaw Valley State
11/2/02 Brandon Langston 11 108 Mercyhurst
11/7/75 Jamie Hosford 29 108 Hillsdale
Brent Lesniak ranks first in career 100-yard rushing games with 15.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
DATE NAME ATT YARDS SCHOOL
10/29/94 Darnell Jamison 17 108 Northern Michigan
9/30/06 Astin Martin 19 107 Wayne State
11/6/04 Michael Tennessee 20 107 Michigan Tech
12/1/01 Ryan Brady 23 107 Catawba
9/22/01 Brent Lesniak 8 107 Ashland
11/20/73 Steve Brems 19 106 Adrian
9/14/74 Chris Lehmann 14 106 Kalamazoo
11/7/87 Ray Buckner 22 106 Northwood Institute
11/6/04 Brandon Langston 11 105 Michigan Tech
10/10/92 Andre Dudley 14 105 Northern Michigan
11/7/81 Wayne Robinson 27 105 Northwood
10/1/05 Astin Martin 21 104 Wayne State
10/11/80 Will Roach 18 104 Saginaw Valley
10/11/97 Tarron Adams 21 104 Michigan Tech
11/4/00 Brent Lesniak 11 104 Wayne State
10/29/88 John Sanders 17 104 Southeast Missouri
10/20/01 Brent Lesniak 10 103 Mercyhurst
9/29/01 Michael Tennessee 19 103 Northern Michigan
9/27/75 Brad Rainwater 12 103 Illinois Benedictine
9/23/89 Isaiah Lipsey 14 103 St. Francis
11/13/93 Darnell Jamison 7 103 St. Francis
10/9/04 Preston Garris 17 102 Hillsdale
9/28/74 Steve Brems 21 102 Alma
10/28/89 Eric Lynch 14 102 Valparaiso
10/14/95 Darnell Jamison 17 102 Hillsdale
9/24/94 Darnell Jamison 27 102 Ashland
10/15/05 Astin Martin 28 101 Saginaw Valley State
11/9/74 Dan Warren 12 101 Adrian
11/13/04 Michael Tennessee 23 100 Winona State
9/16/72 Kerry Rasikas 15 100 Kalamazoo
9/15/84 Jackie Hampton 15 100 NE Missouri
11/14/98 Rick Granata 17 100 Ferris State
Current players listed in Bold
MOST 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES
15 Games: Brent Lesniak
14 Games: Reggie Spearmon, Jamie Hosford
12 Games: Astin Martin, Darnell Jamison, Michael Tennessee
10 Games: Ray Buckner
8 Games: Eric Lynch, John Mahan, Anthony Evans, Isaiah Lipsey
6 Games: Chris Lehman, Rick Granata, Will Roach
5 Games: Spencer Calhoun, Jamarl Eiland, Bruce Calhoun
4 Games: Steve Brems, Rick VanEss
3 Games: Cullen Finnerty, Wayne Robinson, Brian Jones,
Kerry Rasikas, Brandon Langston
2 Games: Jackie Hampton, Rusty Setzer, Jeff Fox
1 Game: Dan Warren, Brad Rainwater, Craig Blanchard,
Kurt Johnson, Rudy Goodwin, John Sanders,
Andre Dudley, Anthony Evans, Tarron Adams,
Jack Hull, Ryan Brady, Preston Garris,
Jaquan Morrison, Blake Smolen
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146
DATE NAME REC YARDS TD SCHOOL
12/14/02 David Kircus 11 270 3 Valdosta State
11/10/01 David Kircus 8 246 4 Hillsdale
9/24/88 Frank Miotke 8 221 1 St. Francis
12/10/06 Eric Fowler 7 218 1 Delta State
11/14/87 Frank Miotke 11 218 1 Saginaw Valley
9/4/04 Demonte Collins* 13 217 3 Gannon
11/11/00 David Kircus 11 209 0 Hillsdale
10/21/00 David Kircus 6 201 3 Mercyhurst
9/23/89 Michael Short 4 195 2 St. Francis
10/30/99 Grant Malecke 9 191 0 Ashland
9/17/94 Youssef Sareini 9 189 3 St. Francis
10/27/01 David Kircus 7 182 3 Michigan Tech
9/22/79 Clint Nash 10 180 3 Northeastern Ill.
11/11/06 Eric Fowler 7 176 3 Northern Michigan
12/2/06 Eric Fowler 12 174 2 North Dakota
11/17/01 David Kircus 8 172 1 Bloomsburg
11/15/97 Jason Trice 7 172 2 Indianapolis
10/30/04 Brandon Langston 5 170 2 Northern Michigan
9/5/97 Frank Miotke 6 170 1 Northeast Missouri
10/06/01 David Kircus 8 169 5 Ferris State
11/9/02 David Kircus 8 168 3 Indianapolis
9/17/88 Alex Preuss 6 169 5 Winona State
10/9/99 Grant Malecke 6 167 1 Mercyhurst
9/29/79 Michael Woods 6 166 0 Franklin College
9/1/90 Michael Short 4 165 3 St. Joseph’s
11/5/83 Bill Lucksted 11 162 3 Northwood
11/23/02 David Kircus 7 161 4 C.W. Post
10/9/04 Demonte Collins 12 158 1 Hillsdale
10/31/98 Jason Trice* 9 158 1 California-Davis
9/9/06 Eric Fowler 7 155 1 Ashland
9/21/02 Phil Condon 7 154 1 Wayne State
9/08/01 David Kircus 7 153 2 Saginaw Valley
9/3/05 Eric Fowler* 7 152 0 Gannon
11/12/94 Youssef Sareini 9 151 1 Northwood
9/4/04 Brandon Langston* 5 149 2 Gannon
9/12/92 Todd Gesund 7 148 2 Indiana, PA
12/3/05 Brandon Langston 4 148 2 East Stroudsburg
11/22/03 Brandon Langston 8 148 2 Bentley
9/15/82 Bill Lucksted* 7 147 1 St. Cloud State
10/9/82 Jeff Chadwick 5 147 4 Ferris State
11/13/82 Jeff Chadwick 8 142 2 Saginaw Valley
9/14/74 Tim O’Callagan 5 140 1 Kalamazoo
10/18/03 Mario Locricchio 10 139 1 Saginaw Valley
10/23/82 Bill Lucksted 7 136 1 Hillsdale
10/8/83 Bill Lucksted 5 135 2 Ferris State
9/24/83 Bill Lucksted 7 132 1 Central State
9/25/82 Jeff Chadwick 6 131 3 Central State
11/16/91 Bob Mitchell 8 131 1 Valparaiso
11/8/97 Jason Trice 6 130 1 California-Davis
10/15/83 Bill Lucksted 5 130 1 Northern Michigan
9/23/95 Diriki Mose 5 130 2 Ashland
10/8/94 Diriki Mose 6 129 0 Wayne State
9/12/87 Frank Miotke 4 134 0 Butler
10/8/05 Terry Mitchell 3 127 1 Hillsdale
10/22/05 Brandon Langston 3 126 1 Northwood
11/13/93 Youssef Sareini 6 125 1 St. Francis
9/26/87 Frank Miotke 4 124 2 Central State
9/21/06 Eric Fowler 5 123 0 Michigan Tech
9/3/05 Terry Mitchell* 6 122 3 Gannon
10/12/96 Alcus Smith 4 122 1 Michigan Tech
10/20/01 David Kircus 6 121 3 Mercyhurst
10/27/90 Todd Gesund 4 121 1 Hillsdale
11/15/03 Micah Staley 6 120 1 Bentley
11/7/87 Frank Miotke 5 120 1 Northwood
10/26/96 Jason Trice 6 120 0 Saginaw Valley
10/14/06 Eric Fowler 4 119 1 Indianapolis
11/7/95 Diriki Mose 9 119 0 Wayne State
10/8/88 Bob Mitchell 8 118 0 Ferris State
10/6/84 Dan Green 9 117 0 Hillsdale
11/25/06 Eric Fowler 6 116 2 South Dakota
12/7/02 Terrance Banks 11 116 0 N. Colorado
10/23/93 Youssef Sareini 3 116 2 Ashland
10/31/81 Rob Rubick 7 115 1 Hillsdale
10/28/78 Don Stramaglia 2 114 2 Northwood
9/26/81 Rob Rubick 8 114 2 Northern Michigan
9/29/01 David Kircus 6 113 2 Northern Michigan
10/13/01 Brent Lesniak* 2 113 1 Indianapolis
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100-Yard Receiving Games
9/27/80 Michael Woods 6 113 1 Michigan Tech
9/25/99 Grant Malecke 5 113 2 Findlay
11/13/99 David Kircus 8 112 0 Ferris State
9/15/82 Jeff Chadwick* 5 112 1 St. Cloud State
9/23/95 Diriki Mose 4 112 1 Ferris State
10/6/79 Rob Rubick 6 111 0 Wayne State
9/6/80 Michael Woods 6 111 1 Hope College
10/13/90 Ted Monken 6 111 1 Ferris State
11/9/91 John Sanders 2 111 2 Wayne State
10/30/93 Youssef Sareini 5 111 1 Hillsdale College
10/31/98 Alcus Smith* 9 110 0 California-Davis
10/16/82 Jeff Chadwick 4 110 0 Northern Michigan
10/29/94 Youssef Sareini 7 110 2 Northern Michigan
10/11/03 Brandon Langston 6 109 2 Northern Michigan
9/18/93 Youssef Sareini* 6 109 3 Northwood
10/10/81 Jeff Chadwick 2 108 2 Wayne State
10/3/98 Jason Trice 6 108 1 St. Francis
11/20/04 Brandon Langston 9 107 1 Northwood
9/18/04 Demonte Collins 7 107 1 Ashland
9/28/02 Terrance Banks 10 107 2 Hillsdale
9/2/95 Diriki Mose 10 107 1 Indiana, PA
9/29/84 Ray Buckner 4 106 1 Saginaw Valley
10/19/02 Terrance Banks 9 106 0 Saginaw Valley
10/26/02 David Kircus 6 106 2 Northwood
10/4/03 Michael Tennessee 7 105 2 Michigan Tech%
11/16/02 Terrance Banks 8 105 1 Findlay
11/10/79 Rob Rubick 6 105 0 Ferris State
9/17/05 Eric Fowler 9 104 1 Ashland
9/10/83 Bill Lucksted 5 104 1 St. Joseph’s
9/18/99 Grant Malecke 8 104 0 Indianapolis
11/16/02 David Kircus 5 103 4 Findlay
9/12/81 Jeff Chadwick 5 103 2 Northern Iowa
10/10/87 Frank Miotke 7 103 2 Ferris State
9/18/93 Corey J. Sanders* 4 103 0 Northwood
9/21/02 Tarrance Banks 5 102 1 Wayne State
10/13/01 Phil Condon* 5 102 2 Indianapolis
11/4/89 Bob Mitchell 5 102 0 Northwood
10/3/98 Alcus Smith 6 102 1 St. Francis
10/7/06 Eric Fowler 3 101 2 Mercyhurst
11/14/81 Wayne Robinson# 4 101 0 Ferris State
10/6/90 Michael Short 5 101 0 Northern Michigan
11/03/01 David Kircus 7 100 4 Wayne State
10/30/82 Jeff Chadwick 4 100 2 Michigan Tech
9/9/95 Joe Cornelius 4 100 1 Indianapolis
* Nine games with two receivers over 100 yards
# First back to have over 100 yards receiving
% Over 100 yards rushing and receiving in same game.
MOST 100-YARD RECIEVING GAMES
16 Games: David Kircus
10 Games: Eric Fowler
8 Games: Jeff Chadwick
7 Games: Brandon Langston, Frank Miotke, Youssef Sareini,
Bill Lucksted
5 Games: Terrance Banks, Jason Trice, Diriki Mose,
4 Games: Grant Malecke, Rob Rubick
3 Games: Michael Woods, Bob Mitchell, Michael Short,
Alcus Smith, Demonte Collins
2 Games: Terry Mitchell, Todd Gesund, Phil Condon
1 Game: Michael Tennessee, Micah Staley, Mario Locricchio,
Clint Nash, Alex Preuss, Tim O’Callagan, Dan Green, Don Stramaglia,
Ray Buckner, Ted Monken, John Sanders, Corey J. Sanders,
Wayne Robinson, Joe Cornelius, Brent Lesniak

148
1973
Tom Tefft, OG- NAIA (HM)
1974
Ron Stallard, OG- NAIA (HM)
1975
Dan Karpowicz, OT- NCAA Div II (1st),
NAIA (1st)
Dennis Dermeyer, DE- NAIA (HM)
Tim Hill, DT- NAIA (HM)
Danny Jackson, LB- NAIA (HM)
Tim Maki, LB- NAIA (HM)
Tim O’Callaghan, WR- NAIA (HM)
1976
Dennis Dermeyer, DE- NCAA Div. II
(1st), NAIA (1st)
Tim O’Callaghan, WR-GTE/COSIDA
(2nd)
Jamie Hosford, FB- NAIA (2nd)
1977
Gary Evans, OT- NAIA (1st)
Roy Gonzalez, QB- NAIA (HM)
Daryl Gooden, DT- NAIA (HM)
Mack Lofton, DE- NAIA (HM)
Tim Maki, LB- NAIA (HM)
Roger McCoy, PK- NAIA (HM)
Clint Nash, WR- NAIA (HM)
Joe Pollard, S- NAIA (HM)
Rusty Steffens, OG- NAIA (HM)
1978
Bob Beaudrie, C- NAIA (1st)
Joe Pollard, S- NAIA (1st)
Wade Bent, LB- NAIA (HM)
Ron Essink, OT- NAIA (HM)
Roger McCoy, PK-NAIA (HM)
Rick VanEss, FB- NAIA (HM)
1979
Ron Essink, OT- NCAA Div. II (1st),
NAIA (2nd), Kodak (1st)
Mark Szczytko, DT- NAIA (HM)
1981
Kurt Fredricks, LB- NCAA Div. II
(HM)
Steve Michuta, QB- NCAA Div. II (HM)
1986
Dean Clem, OG- AP (HM)
Brian Mulcahy, LB- Football News
(HM)
Guy Schuler, QB- AP (HM)
1987
Mark Prins, OT- AP (HM), Football
News (HM)
Guy Schuler, QB- AP (HM)
1988
Frank Miotke, WR- Football News
(HM)
Mark Prins, OT- Football News (1st)
1989
Todd Tracey, DT- NCAA Div. II (1st),
Kodak (1st)
Dave Beebe, OG- Football Gazette (1st),
AP (2nd)
Mark Smith, GTE/COSIDA (2nd)
Miguel Sagaro, PK- Football Gazette
(HM)
1990
Chris Tiede, C- Football Gazette (1st)
Jim Cramer, DT- Football Gazette (2nd)
Eric Lynch, FB- Football Gazette (2nd)
Mike Flannery, CB- Football Gazette
(3rd)
Charles Sippial, LB- Football Gazette
(3rd)
1991
Chris Tiede, C- AP (1st), Football Gazette
(1st), Kodak (1st)
Todd Wood, DB-GTE/COSIDA (1st),
Football Gazette (HM)
Mark Smith, OT- GTE/COSIDA (1st)
Jim Cramer, DT- Football Gazette (2nd)
Jack Hull, OB- Football Gazette (HM)
Eric Lynch, FB- Football Gazette (2nd)
Bill McGory, OG- Football Gazette
(HM)
Bob Mitchell, TE- Football Gazette (HM)
1992
Miguel Sagaro, PK- Football Gazette
(3rd)
Jamarl Eiland, FB- Football Gazette
(HM)
Jorgen Gustafsson, OT- Football Gazette
(HM)
Brian Tazic, QB- Football Gazette (HM)
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All-Americans
1993
Hardie Farr, SS- CM Frank (1st), AP
(3rd)
Youssef Sareini, WR- Football Gazette
(3rd)
Jorgen Gustafsson, OT- CM Frank (HM)
Dan McLean, CB- Football Gazette
(HM)
Mike Sheldon, OG- Football Gazette
(HM)
1994
Mike Sheldon, OG- AFCA (1st), CM
Frank (1st), Football Gazette (1st)
Youssef Sareini, WR- CM Frank (HM),
Football Gazette (HM)
Darnell Jamison, FB- CM Frank (HM)
Kwame McKinnon, QB- CM Frank
(HM)
Tim Postema, LB- CM Frank (HM)
1995
Diriki Mose, WR- AFCA (1st), Football
Gazette (1st), CM Frank (2nd),
CoSIDA/Daktronics (3rd)
Kevin Gee, OL- CM Frank (3rd)
Darrell Jamison, FB- CM Frank (HM)
Kwame McKinnon, QB- CM Frank
(HM)
Tim Postema, LB- CM Frank (HM)
Matt Potter, DL- CM Frank (HM)
Paul Siembida, DB- CM Frank (HM)
1996
Matt Potter, DL- AFCA (1st), Football
Gazette (1st), AP (2nd),
CoSIDA/Daktronics (2nd)
Doug Kochanski, PK- Football Gazette
(HM)
1997
Jason Graves, DB- Football Gazette
(3rd), CoSIDA/Daktronics (HM)
Jeff Fox, QB- Football Gazette (HM)
1998
Jeff Fox, QB- CoSIDA/Daktronics
(2nd), Football Gazette (3rd)
Billy Cook, Spec.- Football Gazette (2nd)
1999
Dan Gibbons, DT- CoSIDA/Daktronics
(2nd), Football Gazette (2nd)

All-Americans
2001
David Kircus, WR- AFCA (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Daktronics (1st),
Football Gazette (1st)
Curt Anes, QB- Daktronics (1st),
Football Gazette (2nd), D2Football.com
(HM)
Dale Westrick, OT- Football Gazette
(1st), Daktronics (1st)
Dan Vaughn, DT- Football Gazette (2nd),
D2Football.com (HM)
Mike Wilford, OL- D2Football.com
(HM)
2002
Curt Anes, QB- Harlon Hill Award
Winner, Associated Press (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Football Gazette
(1st), Daktronics (1st)
David Kircus, WR- AFCA (1st),
Associated Press (1st), D2Football.com
(1st),
Football Gazette (1st), Daktronics (1st)
Dale Westrick, OT- D2Football.com
(1st), Football Gazette (1st), Daktronics
(1st)
Keyonta Marshall, DT- Football Gazette
(1st), D2Football.com (2nd), Daktronics
(1st)
Scott Mackey, DB- Football Gazette
(1st), Associated Press (2nd),
D2Football.com (2nd), Daktronics (2nd)
Reggie Spearmon, RB- Football Gazette
(1st), D2Football.com (2nd), Daktronics
(2nd)
Orlando Williams, LB- Football Gazette
(2nd), D2Football.com (HM), Daktronics
(2nd)
Dan Vaughn, DE- Football Gazette
(2nd), Associated Press (2nd),
D2Football.com (HM)
Phil Condon, TE- D2Football.com (2nd)
Terrance Banks, WR- Football Gazette
(3rd)
Tom Hosford, OC- Football Gazette
(HM)
2003
Keyonta Marshall, DT- Daktronics (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Football Gazette
(HM)
Mike Wilford, OT- Daktronics (1st)
Michael Tennessee, RB- Daktronics
(1st), D2Football.com (HM), Football
Gazette (3rd)
David Hendrix, PK- Daktronics (1st),
D2Football.com (2nd), Football Gazette
(1st), Associated Press (1st), AFCA (1st)
Scott Mackey, DB- Daktronics (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Football Gazette
(1st), Associated Press (1st)
Lucius Hawkins, DB- D2Football.com
(HM)
Derrick Phillips, DB- Football Gazette
(HM)
Matt Yoches, DT- CoSIDA District Four
2004
Keyonta Marshall, DT- AFCA (1st),
Associated Press (1st), Football Gazette
(1st), Daktronics (1st), D2Football.com
(1st), College Sports Report (1st)
Scott Greene, PK- Associated Press
(3rd), Football Gazette (HM),
D2Football.com (2nd), College Sports
Report (2nd)
DeJuane Boone, DB- Football Gazette
(1st), Daktronics (2nd)
Lucius Hawkins, DB- Football Gazette
(2nd), Daktronics (1st), D2Football.com
(2nd), College Sports Report (1st)
Demonte Collins, WR- D2Football.com
(HM)
2005
Mike McFadden, DL- Gene Upshaw
Award Winner, AFCA (1st), Football
Gazette (1st), D2Football.com (1st),
Daktronics (1st), Associated Press (2nd)
Josh Bourke, OT-Associated Press (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Daktronics (1st),
Football Gazette (HM)
Brandon Langston, WR- Football
Gazette (2nd), D2Football.com (HM)
Joe Ballard, SS- D2Football.com (HM)
Cullen Finnerty, QB- Football Gazette
(HM)
Astin Martin, RB- Football Gazette
(HM)
Joe Wohlscheid, OT- Football Gazette
(HM)
Mike Pinter, C- ESPN The Magazine
Academic (2nd), National Football
Foundation (1st)
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
2006
Anthony Adams, LB- Daktronics (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Football Gazette
(2nd)
Eric Fowler, WR- Daktronics (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Football Gazette
(1st), Associated Press (1st)
Cullen Finnerty, QB- Harlon Hill Award
(2nd), AFCA (1st), Football Gazette (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Daktronics (1st),
Associated Press (1st)
Brandon Barnes, OL- Daktronics (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Football Gazette
(1st), Associated Press (1st)
Mike McFadden, DL- Gene Upshaw
Award Winner, Football Gazette (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Daktronics (1st),
Associated Press (1st)
Brandon Carr, CB- Daktronics (1st),
D2Football.com (1st), Football Gazette
(2nd), Associated Press (3rd)
Derrick Jones, DL- D2Football.com
(HM)
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150
American Football Coaches Association
First Team
Cullen Finnerty, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Mike McFadden, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Keyonta Marshall, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
David Hendix, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Matt Potter, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Diriki Mose, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Mike Sheldon, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Associated Press
First Team
Cullen Finnerty, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Barnes, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Eric Fowler, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Josh Bourke, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
David Hendrix, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Dale Westrick, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Dale Westrick, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Chris Tiede, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Second Team
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Dan Vaughn, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Matt Potter, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Dave Beebe, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
Third Team
Brandon Carr, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Scott Greene, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Hardie Farr, SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Honorable Mention
Mark Prins, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987
Guy Schuler, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987
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All-Americans
Dean Clem, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986
Guy Schuler, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986
C.M. Frank
First Team
Mike Sheldon, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Hardie Farr, SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Second Team
Diriki Mose, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Third Team
Kevin Gee, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Honorable Mention
Darnell Jamison, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Kwame McKinnon, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Tim Postema, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Matt Potter, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Paul Siembida, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Darnell Jamison, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Kwame McKinnon, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Tim Postema, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Youssef Sareini, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Jorgen Gustafsson, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Football Gazette
First Team
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Cullen Finnerty, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Eric Fowler, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Barnes, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
DeJuane Boone, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
David Hendrix, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Dale Westrick, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Reggie Spearmon, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Dale Westrick, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001

All-Americans
Matt Potter, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Diriki Mose, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Mike Sheldon, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Chris Tiede, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Chris Tiede, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Dave Beebe, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
Second Team
Anthony Adams, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Carr, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Langston, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Lucius Hawkins, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Orlando Williams, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Dan Gibbons, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999
Billy Cook, Spec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Jim Cramer, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Jim Cramer, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Eric Lynch, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Third Team
Michael Tennessee, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Terrence Banks, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Mike Flannery, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Charles Sippial, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Jeff Fox, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Jason Graves, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997
Youssef Sareini, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Youssef Sareini, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Miguel Sagaro, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Honorable Mention
Cullen Finnerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Astin Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Joe Wohlscheid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Josh Bourke, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Scott Greene, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Derrick Phillips, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Tom Hosford, OC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Jeff Fox, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997
Doug Kochanski, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Dan McLean, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Mike Sheldon, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Jamarl Eiland, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Jorgen Gustafsson, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Brian Tazic, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Jack Hull, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Eric Lynch, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Bill McGory, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Bob Mitchell, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Todd Wood, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Miguel Sagaro, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
Football News
First Team
Dean Clem, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986
Mark Prins, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988
Honorable Mention
Brian Mulcahy, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986
Mark Prins, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987
Frank Miotke, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988
GTE/CoSIDA
First Team
Mark Smith, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Todd Wood, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Second Team
Tim O’Callaghan, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976
Mark Smith, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
District Four College Division
Matt Yoches, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Daktronics
First Team
Anthony Adams, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Eric Fowler, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Cullen Finnerty, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Barnes, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Carr, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Josh Bourke, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Lucius Hawkins, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
David Hendrix, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
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Michael Tennessee, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Mike Wilford, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Dale Westrick, Ot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Dale Westrick, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Second Team
DeJuane Boone, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Reggie Spearmon, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Orlando Williams, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Dan Gibbons, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999
Jeff Fox, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Matt Potter, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Third Team
Diriki Mose, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Honorable Mention
Jason Graves, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997
Kodak/NCAA Division II
First Team
Ron Essink, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Todd Tracey, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
Chris Tiede, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Honorable Mention
Kurt Fredericks, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
Steve Michuta, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
NAIA
First Team
Bob Beaudrie, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978
Joe Pollard, S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978
Gary Evans, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Dennis Dermeyer, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976
Dan Karpowicz, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
All-Americans
Second Team
Ron Essink, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Jamie Hosford, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976
Honorable Mention
Mark Szczytko, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Clint Nash, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Wade Bent, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978
Ron Essink, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978
Rick VanEss, FB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978
Roger McCoy, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978
Roy Gonzalez, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Daryl Gooden, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Mack Lofton, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Roger McCoy, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Clint Nash, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Joe Pollard, S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Rusty Steffens, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Tim Maki, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Dennis Dermeyer, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Tim Hill, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Danny Jackson, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Tim Maki, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Tim O’Callaghan, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Ron Stallard, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Tom Tefft, OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
D2Football.com
First Team
Anthony Adams, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Eric Fowler, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Cullen Finnerty, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Barnes, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Carr, CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Josh Bourke, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Dale Westrick, OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
David Kircus, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001

All-Americans
Second Team
Scott Greene, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Lucius Hawkins, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
David Hendrix, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Scott Mackey, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Reggie Spearmon, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Phil Condon, TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Honorable Mention
Derrick Jones, HM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Langston, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Joe Ballard, SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Demonte Collins, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Michael Tennessee, RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Lucius Hawkins, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Dan Vaughn, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Orlando Williams, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Curt Anes, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Dan Vaughn, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Mike Wilford, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
College Sports Report
First Team
Cullen Finnerty, QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Barnes, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Eric Fowler, WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Josh Bourke, OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Keyonta Marshall, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Lucius Hawkins, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Second Team
Mike McFadden, DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Brandon Carr, DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Scott Greene, PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
ESPN Academic
Second Team
Mike Pinter, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
National Football Foundation All-
Academic
Mike Pinter, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Mike Pinter was named an Academic All-American by ESPN and the
National Football Foundation in 2005.
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Anthony Adams, 2005 Defense 2nd, 2006 Defense 1st
Curt Anes, 2001 Offense 1st, 2002 Offense 1st
Joe Ballard, 2005 Defense 1st
Terrance Banks, 2002 Offense 1st
Brandon Barnes, 2004 Offense HM, 2005 Offense 1st, 2006 Offense 1st
James Barnes, 2001 Defense 1st
Matt Beaty, 2005 Defense 1st
Bob Beaudrie, 1978 Offense 1st
Todd Bechler, 1992 Offense HM
Brian Beckham, 1997 Defense 1st
Dave Beebe, 1988 Offense HM, 1989 Offense 1st
Robert Bell, 1989 Defense 2nd, 1990 Defense 2nd
Herman Benson, 1983 Offense 1st
Wade Bent, 1978 Defense 1st
Bryce Berth, 1973 Defense 1st
Jason Bivens, 1996 Offense 2nd
Craig Blanchard, 1980 Defense 1st
Marc Bland, 1988 Defense HM, 1989 Defense 1st, 1990 Defense HM
DeJuane Boone, 2004 Defense 1st
Josh Bourke, 2003 Offense 1st, 2005 Offense 1st
Bill Brechin, 2005 Defense HM, 2006 Defense 2nd
Kenny Brown, 1997 Offense HM, 1998 Offense HM
Matt Brown, 1997 Offense HM
Marvis Bryant, 2004 Defense 2nd
Ray Buckner, 1986 Offense HM, 1987 Offense HM
James Butler, 1991 Defense HM
Winfred Caddell, 1986 Offense HM
Spencer Calhoun, 1994 Offense HM, 1995 Offense HM, 1997 Off. 1st
Todd Carter, 2006 Offense 2nd
Brandon Carr, 2006 1st
Kirk Carruth, 2006 Defense 2nd
Mark Catlin, 2006 Offense HM
Jeff Chadwick, 1982 Offense 1st
Jeff Chaney, 1986 Offense 2nd
Dion Charity, 2003 Defense HM
Dean Clem, 1985 Offense 1st, 1986 Offense 1st
Kevin Clemens, 1996 Defense HM, 1997 Defense HM
Steve Coda, 1986 Defense HM
Dustin Cole, 2003 Defense HM
Demonte Collins, 2004 Offense 1st
Phil Condon, 2000 Offense HM, 2001 Offense 2nd, 2002 Offense 1st
Billy Cook, 1998 Specialist 1st
Bryan Cook, 1989 Defense HM
Jim Cramer, 1989 Defense 2nd, 1990 Defense 1st, 1991 Defense 1st
Andy Dauser, 1998 Offense HM
Kelton Davis, 1996 Defense 2nd, 1997 Defense 1st
Dennis Dermyer, 1974 Defense 1st, 1975 Defense 1st, 1976 Defense 1st
Dan Deshetsky, 1998 Defense HM
Bart Duffield, 1988 Defense HM
Jamarl Eiland, 1992 Offense 1st
Billy Eisenhardt, 2006 Offense 2nd
Ron Essink, 1978 Offense 1st, 1979 Offense 1st
Melvin Estes, 2002 Defense HM
Gary Evans, 1977 Offense 1st
Anthony Evans, 1991 Offense HM
Hardie Farr, 1991 Defense 2nd, 1992 Defense 2nd, 1993 Defense 1st
Cullen Finnerty, 2005 Offense 1st, 2006 Offense 1st
John Fitzgerald, 1984 Defense 2nd
Mike Flannery, 1990 Defense 1st
Terry Foster, 1999 Defense 2nd, 2000 Defense 2nd, 2001 Defense HM
Eric Fowler, 2005 Offense 2nd, 2006 Offense 1st
Jeff Fox, 1996 Offense HM, 1997 Offense 2nd, 1998 Offense 1st
Kurt Fredricks, 1980 Defense 1st, 1981 Defense 1st
Anthony Gary, 1996 Def. HM, 1997 Defense 2nd
Ryan Gaydosh, 2006 Defense 2nd
Kevin Gee, 1994 Offense HM, 1995 Offense 1st
Brian Gehrisch, 1999 Offense 1st, 2000 Offense 1st
Todd Gesund, 1992 Offense 1st
Dan Gibbons, 1998 Defense 2nd, 1999 Defense 1st
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
All-Conference
Chris Gilbert, 1998 Offense 2nd
Roy Gonzalez, 1977 Offense 1st
Daryl Gooden, 1977 Defense 1st
Rick Granata, 1998 Offense 1st
Jason Graves, 1998 Defense 2nd, 1999 Defense HM
William Gray, 1999 Defense HM, 2000 Defense 1st, 2003 Defense 1st
Paul Griffeth, 1973 Defense 1st
Dan Green, 1985 Offense 2nd
Scott Greene, 2004 PK 1st, 2005 PK 1st
Matt Guerin, 1986 Defense 2nd
Dan Gunder, 1975 Defense HM, 1976 Defense 1st
Jorgen Gustafsson, 1992 Offense 1st, 1993 Offense 2nd
Lucius Hawkins, 2002 Defense 2nd, 2003 Defense HM, 2004 Def. 1st
Mike Hazimeh, 1996 Offense HM, 1997 Offense 1st
Keith Heika, 1984 Offense 1st
Aaron Hein, 2004 Defense HM
Bob Hein, 1985 Offense 2nd
David Hendrix, 2003 PK 1st
Jacob Henige, 2006 Offense HM
Tim Hill, 1975 Defense1st
Matt Horodyski, 1999 Defense HM, 2000 Defense HM
Dan Hosford, 2001 Defense HM, 2002 Defense HM
Jamie Hosford, 1975 Offense 1st, 1976 Offense 1st
Tom Hosford, 2001 Offense HM, 2002 Offense 1st
Bill Hudson, 1976 Offense 1st
Joe Huhn, 1991 Defense HM, 1992 Defense HM, 1993 Defense 2nd
Jack Hull, 1988 Offense 1st, 1989 Off. 1st, 1990 Off. 1st, 1991 Off. 2nd
Robert Hunt, 1990 Defense 2nd
Rich Hurley, 1995 Offense HM
Danny Jackson, 1975 Offense HM
Darnell Jamison, 1994 Offense 2nd, 1995 Off. 1st, 1996 Offense 1st,
John Jancek, 1990 Defense 2nd
Doug Johnson, 1987 Defense HM, 1988 Defense 1st
Rich Johnson, 1984 Offense 2nd
Derrick Jones, 2006 Defense 1st
Dan Karpowicz, 1974 Offense 1st, 1975 Offense 1st
Pat Kelly, 1981 Defense1st
Jason Kinzler, 1996 Defense 1st
David Kircus, 2000 Offense 2nd, 2001 Offense 1st, 2002 Offense 1st
Jerome Knox, 2000 Defense 2nd
Mike Kennedy, 2001 Offense 2nd
Doug Kochanski, 1996 Offense 1st
Brandon Langston, 2003 Offense HM, 2004 Offense & Specialist 1st,
2005 Offense 1st, Specialist 2nd
Buster Larkins, 2006 Defense HM
Chris Lehmann, 1974 Offense 1st, 1975 Offense HM
Brent Lesniak, 1999 Offense 2nd, 2001 Offense 1st
Ben Lewakowsky, 1989 Defense 2nd
Sidney Lewis, 2002 Defense HM
Clarence Lindsey, 2000 Defense HM, 2001 Defense 1st
Isaiah Lipsey, 1988 Offense HM, 1989 Offense 1st, 1990 Offense 2nd
Mack Lofton, 1977 Defense 1st
Bill Lucksted, 1983 Offense 1st
Todd Luczak, 1990 Offense 3rd, 1992 Offense 2nd
Eric Lynch, 1988 Offense HM, 1989 Offense 1st,
1990 Offense 1st, 1991 Offense 1st
Jeff Lynch, 1982 Defense 1st, 1983 Defense 1st, 1984 Defense 2nd
Scott Mackey, 2001 Defense 2nd, 2002 Defense 1st, 2003 Defense 1st
John Mahan, 1973 Offense 1st
Tim Maki, 1975 Defense 1st, 1976 Defense 1st
Grant Malecke, 1999 Offense HM
Ken Marnon, 1989 Defense HM
Keyonta Marshall, 2002 Defense 1st, 2003 Defense 1st, 2004 Def. 1st
Astin Martin, 2005 Offense 1st, 2006 Offense 2nd
Scott Martin, 2002 Offense HM, 2003 Offense 2nd
Hubert Massey, 1978 Defense 1st
Roger McCoy, 1975 P-K 1st, 1976 P-K 1st, 1977 P-K 1st, 1978 P-K 1st
Mike McFadden, 2004 Defense HM, 2005 Defense 1st, 2006 Defense 1st
Bill McGory, 1990 Offense 1st, 1991 Offense 1st

All-Conference
Kwame McKinnon, 1994 Offense 2nd, 1995 Offense 2nd
Dan McLean, 1993 Defense 1st
Sean Mele, 1992 Offense HM, 1993 Offense HM
Steve Michuta, 1981 Offense 1st
Gary Miklosovic, 1982 Defense 1st
Frank Miotke, 1986 Offense 2nd, 1987 Offense 2nd
Bob Mitchell, 1988 Offense HM, 1989 Offense 1st, 1991 Offense 1st
Terry Mitchell, 2006 Offense HM
Tom Mitchell, 1987 Offense 2nd
Ted Monken, 1989 Offense HM
Diriki Mose, 1994 Offense HM, 1995 Offense 1st
Brian Mulcahy, 1986 Defense 2nd, 1987 Defense 2nd
Darin Mulcahy, 1988 Defense HM
Clint Nash, 1977 Offense 1st, 1978 Offense1st, 1979 Offense 1st
Erik Nielson, 1997 Offense 1st
Keith O’Brien, 1997 Defense HM, 1998 Defense HM
Tim O’Callaghan, 1975 Offense 1st, 1976 Offense 1st
Jason Ohrt, 1999 Offense HM
Jim Ostrowski, 1985 Spec. 2nd
Sam Pallotini, 1987 Offense HM, 1988 Offense 1st
Derrick Phillips, 2003 Defense 1st, 2004 Defense HM
Randy Pichan, 1981 Defense 1st, 1982 Defense 1st
Mike Pinter, 2005 Offense HM
Jason Trice earned All-MIFC honors twice (1997-98).
Joe Pollard, 1977 Defense 1st, 1978 Defense 1st
Ryan Porte, 1993 Offense HM, 1995 Offense HM
Tim Postema, 1993 Defense 2nd, 1994 Defense 2nd, 1995 Defense 2nd
Matt Potter, 1994 Defense HM, 1995 Defense 2nd, 1996 Defense 1st
Matt Powell, 1997 Defense HM
Alex Preuss, 1987 Offense 2nd
Mark Prins, 1986 Offense 1st, 1987 Offense 1st, 1988 Offense 1st
David Quinley, 1980 Offense 1st
Larry Reed, 1974 Defense 1st
Dan Reeves, 1986 Offense 1st
Matt Regnery, 2005 Specialist HM
Shad Risk, 2001 Defense 2nd
Will Roach, 1979 Offense 1st, 1980 Offense 1st
Jim Robinson, 1985 Defense HM, 1986 Defense HM
Wayne Robinson, 1981 Offense 1st
Rob Rubick, 1981 Offense 1st
Bill Rugenstein, 1981 Defense 1st
Miguel Sagaro, 1989 Off. 1st, 1990 Off. HM, 1991 Off. HM, 1992 Off. 1st
John Sanders, 1991 Offense HM, 1991 Specialist
Youssef Sareini, 1993 Offense 1st, 1994 Offense 1st
Lou Scarpino, 1984 Defense 2nd, 1985 Defense 1st
Jim Schaap, 1973 Offense 1st
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Gary Schuler, 1986 Offense 1st, 1987 Offense 1st
Rusty Setzer, 1993 Offense HM
Mike Sheldon, 1993 Offense 1st, 1994 Offense 1st
Michael Short, 1990 Offense 2nd
Paul Siembada, 1994 Defense 2nd, 1995 Defense 2nd, 1996 Defense HM
Charles Sippial, 1988 Defense 2nd, 1989 Defense 1st, 1990 Defense 2nd
Dan Skuta, 2006 Defense HM
Bill Smith, 1990 Defense HM
Darren Smith, 2002 Defense HM
Darryl Smith, 1986 Defense 2nd
Mark Smith, 1989 Offense 1st, 1990 Offense HM, 1991 Offense 2nd
Stan Snider, 1981 Offense 1st, 1982 Offense 1st, 1983 Offense 1st
Reggie Spearmon, 2000 Offense 2nd, 2001 Offense 2nd,
2002 Offense 1st
Marcus Spencer, 2004 Defense HM
Kevin Sonntag, 2001 Specialist HM
Randy Spangler, 1982 Specialist 1st
Dave Stachura, 1991 Defense HM, 1992 Defense HM
Ron Stallard, 1974 Offense 1st
Rusty Steffens, 1977 Offense 1st
Sean Stevens, 2006 Offense HM
Chris Stoddard, 2005 Offense HM
Rusty Stone, 1992 Defense 2nd
James Streit, 2004 Offense 2nd
Mark Szczytho, 1978 Defense HM, 1979 Defense 1st
Jorge Tapia, 2005 Defense 2nd
Paul Tater, 2000 Offense 2nd
Scott Taylor, 1987 Defense 2nd
Brian Tazic, 1992 Offense 1st
Tom Tefft, 1973, Offense 1st
Michael Tennessee, 2003 Offense 1st
Eric Thornton, 1992 Defense HM
Chris Tiede, 1989 Offense 1st, 1990 Offense 1st, 1991 Offense 1st
Todd Tracey, 1989 Defense 1st
Antione Trent, 2006 Offense 1st
Jason Trice, 1997 Offense 1st, 1998 Offense 1st
Justin Trumble, 2006 Defense 1st
Mark Turner, 1986 Defense 2nd
Eric VanDenBerg, 2001 Defense HM
Greg VanDyke, 1997 Defense 2nd
Rick VanEss, 1978 Offense 1st
Dan Vaughn, 2000 Defense 2nd, 2001 Defense 1st, 2002 Defense 1st
Alvin Ward, 1973 Defense 1st
Dave Williams, 1980 Offense 1st
Orlando Williams, 2002 Defense 1st
Matt Wengler, 1992 Defense 1st, 1993 Defense 2nd
Dale Westrick, 2000 Offense HM, 2001 Offense 1st, 2002 Offense 1st
Mike Wilford, 2001 Offense 1st, 2003 Offense 1st
Joe Wohlscheid, 2005 Offense 2nd
Todd Wood, 1989 Defense 1st, 1990 Defense 3rd, 1991 Defense 1st
Rick Wyka, 1985 Defense 1st
Matt Yoches, 2003 Defense HM
Seth Yon, 1998 Offense HM
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GLIAC Players of the Week
Year Player Position Game Opponent Week
1975 Dennis Dermyer DE Illinois Benedictine 9/27/75
Dennis Dermyer DE Ferris State 10/11/75
Jamie Hosford FB Saginaw Valley 10/18/75
1976 Roger McCoy P-K Michigan Tech 9/18/76
Jamie Hosford FB Saginaw Valley 10/18/76
Dan Gunder S Hillsdale 10/23/76
Dennis Dermyer DE Wayne State 11/06/76
Alvin Ward CB Northern Michigan 11/13/76
1977 Joe Pollard S Franklin 9/24/77
Roy Gonzalez QB Saginaw Valley 10/15/77
Wade Bent LB Defiance 10/22/77
Will Roach TB Northwood 10/29/77
Gary Evans OT Hillsdale 11/05/77
Roger McCoy P-K Wayne State 11/12/77
1978 Joe Pollard S Franklin 9/30/78
Bob Beaudrie OC Ferris State 10/07/78
David Quinley QB Saginaw Valley 10/14/78
David Quinley QB Northwood 10/28/78
Will Roach TB Hillsdale 11/04/78
Rick VanEss FB Wayne State 11/11/78
1979 Kurt Fredricks LB NE Illinois 9/22/79
Mike Given CB Franklin 9/29/79
David Quinley QB Hillsdale 10/27/79
Clint Nash WR Northwood 11/03/79
1980 Michael Woods WR Hope 9/06/80
Craig Blanchard CB Michigan Tech 9/27/80
David Quinley QB Michigan Tech 9/27/80
Paul Svabik LB Saginaw Valley 10/11/80
Craig Blanchard CB Northwood 11/01/80
1981 Steve Michuta QB Northern Michigan 9/26/81
Tony Schmitt FB Michigan Tech 10/03/81
Steve Michuta QB Wayne State 10/10/81
Rob Rubick TE Hillsdale 10/31/81
Scott Johnston LB Hillsdale 10/31/81
Wayne Robinson TB Ferris State 11/14/81
1982 Jim Lynch QB St Cloud State 9/18/82
Jeff Chadwick WR Ferris State 10/09/82
Randy Pichan DE Northwood 11/06/82
Brian Jones TB Saginaw Valley 11/13/82
1983 Brian Jones TB St Joseph’s 09/10/83
Bill Lucksted WR Ferris State 10/08/83
Jeff Lynch LB Hillsdale 10/22/83
Jim Lynch QB Michigan Tech 10/29/83
Bill Lucksted WR Northwood 11/05/83
1985 Ray Buckner TB Evansville 9/21/85
Darryl Smith LB Wayne State 9/28/85
Guy Schuler QB Ferris State 10/05/85
Matt Guerin CB Michigan Tech 10/26/85
Rick Wyka CB Northwood 11/02/85
1986 Guy Schuler QB Butler 9/13/86
Dan Reeves FB Butler 9/13/86
Tom Kazen TE Ferris State 10/10/86
1987 Frank Miotke WR NE Missouri 9/05/87
Ray Buckner TB Butler 9/12/87
Scott Taylor DE Ferris State 10/10/87
Guy Schuler QB Northwood 11/07/87
Frank Miotke WR Saginaw Valley 11/14/87
1988 Doug Johnson DT Winona State 9/17/88
Frank Miotke WR St Francis 9/24/88
1990 Eric Lynch RB Mankato State 9/8/90
Charles Sippial LB Indianapolis 9/22/90
Jim Cramer DE Northern Michigan 10/6/90
Robert Bell LB Ashland 10/20/90
1991 Hardie Farr SS North Dakota 9/14/91
Jack Hull QB Indianapolis 9/28/91
Anthony Evans TB Northern Michigan 10/12/91
John Sanders TB Wayne State 11/9/91

GLIAC Players of the Week
Year Player Position Game Opponent Week
1992 Jamarl Eiland TB Indianapolis 9/26/92
Jamarl Eiland TB Saginaw Valley 10/3/92
Brian Tazic QB Hillsdale 10/31/92
Jamarl Eiland TB Valparaiso 11/14/92
1993 Eric Stover QB Northwood 9/18/93
Dan McLean DB Ferris State 10/16/93
1994 Youssef Sareini WR St. Francis 9/17/94
Tim Postema LB Ashland 9/24/94
Kwame McKinnon QB Wayne State 10/8/94
Spencer Calhoun RB Michigan Tech 10/22/94
Jamie Lay CB Saginaw Valley 11/5/94
Darnell Jamison RB Northwood 11/12/94
1995 Diriki Mose WR Indiana (PA) 9/2/95
Kwame McKinnon QB Indianapolis 9/9/95
Tim Postema LB St. Francis 9/16/95
Kwame McKinnon QB Ashland 9/23/95
Paul Siembida CB Wayne State 10/7/95
Darnell Jamison RB Michigan Tech 10/21/95
1996 Doug Kochanski PK Ferris State 9/21/96
Matt Potter DL Ferris State 9/21/96
Jeff Fox QB Saginaw Valley 10/26/96
Jeff Fox QB Northwood 11/2/96
Matt Potter DL Indianapolis 11/16/96
1997 Bruce Calhoun RB Ashland 9/13/97
Bruce Calhoun RB Wayne State 9/27/97
Anthony Gary SS Indianapolis 11/15/97
1998 Jeff Fox QB Northwood 9/14/98
Jeff Fox QB Saginaw Valley 10/19/97
1999 William Gray LB Northern Michigan 10/23/98
2000 William Gray LB Ferris State 10/9/00
Jeremy Koger QB Indianapolis 10/16/00
David Kircus WR Mercyhurst 10/23/00
Daivd Kircus WR Hillsdale 11/13/00
2001 Curt Anes QB Saginaw Valley 9/10/01
Curt Anes QB Ferris State 10/8/01
Scott Mackey SS Indianapolis 10/15/01
Curt Anes QB Mercyhurst 10/22/01
Curt Anes QB Michigan Tech 10/29/01
David Kircus WR Wayne State 11/5/01
David Kircus WR Hillsdale 11/12/01
2002 Scott Mackey SS UC Davis 9/9/02
Curt Anes QB Hillsdale 9/30/02
Orlando Williams LB Saginaw Valley 10/21/02
Curt Anes QB Indianapolis 11/11/02
Curt Anes QB Findlay 11/18/02
2003 David Hendrix PK UC-Davis 9/8/03
Dustin Cole LB Ferris State 9/15/03
Matt Regnery PK Ferris State 9/15/03
Michael Tennessee RB Hillsdale 9/29/03
Cullen Finnerty QB Michigan Tech 10/6/03
Derrick Phillips CB Northwood 10/27/03
Jeff Dock QB Mercyhurst 11/3/03
Cullen Finnerty QB Indianapolis 11/10/03
Scott Mackey DB Findlay 11/17/03
2004 Demonte Collins WR Gannon 9/4/04
Brandon Langston WR Gannon 9/4/04
Scott Greene PK Hillsdale 11/9/04
Marcus Spencer DL Michigan Tech 11/6/04
2005 Anthony Adams LB Hillsdale 10/8/05
2006 Todd Carter PK Wayne State 10/2/06
Anthony Adams LB Indianapolis 10/16/06
Anthony Adams LB Northwood 10/23/06
Mike McFadden DL Ferris State 10/30/06
Cullen Finnerty QB Ferris State 10/30/06
Cullen Finnerty QB Northern Michigan 11/13/06
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
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The Harlon Hill Trophy annually goes to the top football player
in Division II, recognizing that individual as the NCAA Division II
Player of the Year. Five Laker football players have been nominated
a total of eight times for the Harlon Hill Award. Cullen Finnerty was
one of three finalists in 2006, while Michael Tennessee was nominated
in 2003. Curt Anes (2001-02), Jeff Fox (1997-98) and Eric
Lynch (1990-91) earned multiple nominations for the award. These
five former Laker gridiron greats have earned the right to be mentioned
among the top players in Division II football. Finnerty
became the second Laker quarterback to finish runner-up for the
award this decade (Anes 2001). Tennessee was one of six nominees
from the Northeast region to move on to the 24-member national
ballot. Prior to 2002 when Anes won the Harlon Hill Award, his runner-up
finish in 2001 was the Lakers’ highest finisher in the Hill
Award voting. Anes garnered the most first-place votes (52), but finished
eight points (201) behind Dusty Bonner’s total of 209. Laker
quarterback Jeff Fox finished third in the Harlon Hill Award voting
in 1998 with 76 points and two first-place votes. Former Laker running
back Eric Lynch finished tied for sixth in 1989 and eighth in
1990.
QB Jeff Fox finished third in the
1998 Harlon Hill voting. Fox
completed 236-of-394 passes for
3,260 yards and 30 TDs. He led
GVSU to the 1998 MIFC
Championship and a spot in the
NCAA Division II Playoffs. Fox
was a nominee in 1997 when he
passed for 2,422 yards and 18
TDs, while rushing for 482.
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
Harlon Hill Award
QB Cullen Finnerty finished second
in the 2006 Harlon Hill voting.
Finnerty led Division II in
pass efficiency (169.3) and
ranked 13th in total offense
(253.3 ypg). Finnerty led his
team to the 2006 DII National
Championship and a 15-0 record.
Finnerty completed 195-of-343
passes for 3,220 yards and 41
TDs, while rushing for 580 yards
and eight TDs.
RB Eric Lynch finished sixth in
the 1989 Harlon Hill voting.
Lynch rushed for 839 yards and
scored 20 TDs as the Lakers went
11-1. Lynch finished eighth in
the 1990 voting. He rushed for
977 yards and 20 TDs as the
Lakers finished 10-2 and qualified
for the NCAA DII Playoffs.

Harlon Hill Award
Quarterback Curt Anes Wins Harlon Hill Award
Grand Valley State University quarterback Curt Anes claimed
the Harlon Hill Trophy as the Division II College Football
Player of the year, with the second highest vote total in the
award’s 17-year history.
Anes recieved 271 total points in the voting and 63 first-place
votes, the second highest in points as well as second highest
total for first-place votes. Anes became the first-ever Harlon
Hill Award winner from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference.
The award winner is determined in voting by the Division II
sports information directors and was presented in front of a
crowd of almost 500 at the seventeenth annual Harlon Hill
Trophy award banquet at the Florence Conference Center.
Anes, a senior from Kentwood, Michigan, was the runner-up
for last year’s Hill Trophy, finishing just eight points behind
2001 winner Dusty Bonner. In 2002 he quarterbacked Grand
Valley State to an undefeated regular-season and No. 1 ranking
all season, while ranking third nationally in passing efficiency
and third in total offense. He ranks third in Division II history
for career touchdown passes (114) and first in total offense
(11,881) and is fifth all-time in career pass efficiency. He threw
for 3,692 yards and 47 TDs in 2002 and led the Lakers to a 14-
0 record and to the Division II National Championship.
“Being a part of the Harlon Hill Trophy Award was an incredible
experience,” said Anes. “It is such an honor to be mentioned
in the same sentence as all of the previous winners,” added
Anes.
Anes became one of five individuals to win the Harlon Hill
Award on Friday night and then lead his team to the NCAA DII
National Championship on Saturday.
“This is not an individual award. I was blessed with incredible
team, coaches and support staff that all played a key role in
helping achieve this honor,” stated Anes.
C.W. Post senior running back Ian Smart was second with
180 points and 31 first-place votes, and St. Cloud State junior
quarterback Keith Heckendorf was third with 93 points and 7
first-place votes.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
2002 Hill Vote Totals
Total Player 1st 2nd 3rd
Points
271 Curt Anes Sr QB Grand Valley State 63 36 10
180 Ian Smart Sr RB C.W. Post 31 30 27
93 Keith Heckendorf Jr QB St. Cloud State 7 21 30
43 Leonard Guyton Sr QB Carson-Newman 5 10 18
26 Zak Clark Jr QB Central Arkansas 2 5 10
26 Abel Gonzalez Sr QB Texas A&M-Kingsville 4 3 8
24 Michael Oliva Sr WR UC Davis 1 5 11
21 Kevin Curtin Jr WR Winona State 1 4 10
0 Phillip Boggs Jr QB Midwestern State 0 0 0
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Gene Upshaw Award
Mike McFadden Wins 2005 & 2006 Gene Upshaw Award
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Michael
McFadden, a senior defensive end
on Grand Valley State
University’s national championship
team, was selected as the
repeat winner of the Gene Upshaw
Division II Lineman of the Year
Award, sponsored by the
Manheim Touchdown Club.
The Upshaw Award winner is
selected by the sports information
directors of the 150 football-playing
NCAA Division II institutions
and is named in honor of the current
Executive Director of the
National Football League Players
Association.
Gene Upshaw was a standout
lineman at Texas A&I University (now Texas A&M-Kingsville) before
achieving All-Pro status six times during his 16-year career with the NFL
Oakland Raiders. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987,
his first year of eligibility and has served as the NFLPA executive director
since 1983.
“I congratulate Mike McFadden on being named the winner of the
Division II Lineman of the Year Award for the second consecutive year,”
Mr. Upshaw said. “It comes as no surprise that Mike continues to receive
accolades for his play on the football field. He continues to dominate
against opposing quarterbacks as evidenced by his 23 sacks in the last 30
games.”
Don Harris, president of the Manheim Touchdown Club, which sponsors
the award, added:
“When you look at all Mike McFadden has accomplished on the football
field, it is only fitting that he should be the first two-time winner of
this award. After hosting Mike and his family at our 2005 banquet last year,
you could see that this young man processes a great deal of character to go
along with his athletic ability.”
McFadden was the overwhelming choice in this year’s balloting; he was
listed as one of the top three choices by 83 percent of the voters and was
the No. 1 choice of 46 percent of the voters.
Jason Capizzi, a senior offensive tackle for Indiana University of Pa., and
Robbie Klinetobe, a junior offensive guard for Chadron State University,
tied for second place in this year’s voting.
The other finalists for the award included Newberry College offensive
tackle Heath Benedict, North Carolina Central University center Robert
Duncan, California University of Pa. center Tim McCutcheon, University
of South Dakota center Chris Morton and Northwest Missouri State
University defensive end Ryan Waters.
“It is truly an honor to be named the Gene Upshaw Award winner for a
second time,” McFadden said. “I have so much respect for Mr. Upshaw
and what the Gene Upshaw Award stands for and I am humbled with this
honor when so many deserving candidates were nominated.”
Grand Valley State head coach Chuck Martin added, “Mike McFadden is
everything the Gene Upshaw Awards stands for. Mike is an amazing football
player, but more than that, Mike is even a better person, and we are
excited to see Mike get his just due for his accomplishments both on and
off the football field.”
McFadden, a 6-foot-1, 255-pound native of Saginaw, Mich. (Heritage
High School), received Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year
AwardSponsored by the Manheim Touchdown ClubMike McFadden double-team
attention from opposing teams but still recorded 61 tackles this
fall, including 29 solo takedowns, 13.5 tackles for loss (-54 yards) and
seven quarterback sacks (-41 yards).
He also received the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(GLIAC) Defensive Lineman of the Year honor for the second straight
year, as well as a second successive first-team All-GLIAC citation.
McFadden recorded at least one tackle for loss in 30 of the last 39 games
and at least one QB sack in 23 of the last 30 games. He is the NCAA D-
II all-time record holder for career QB sacks with 34.5 and ranks fourth
all-time in career tackles for loss with 55.5. Earlier this season,
McFadden tied the NCAA all-division record for consecutive games
with a QB sacks with 17.
What does not show up in McFadden’s statistics is the fact that,
because of the attention paid to him by rivals, all three of his defensive
line mates were able to record career highs in every category this fall.“I
was fortunate to have the opportunity to play with so many quality football
players at Grand Valley State and this is just as much of a team
award as an idividual award. I was just 1/11th of our defense and that is
how we approached every down defensively at Grand Valley State.”
As a unit, Grand Valley’s defensive unit led the nation in QB sacks per
game (3.75) and ranked 13th in scoring defense (14.1) and 38th in rushing
defense (105.1).
In addition to receiving the Upshaw Award in 2005, McFadden was
named as a first-team All-American by the Associated Press, American
Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Don Hansen’s Football Gazette,
D2Football.com and Daktronics, Inc. and was named as the Football
Gazette’s Defensive Lineman of the Year.
McFadden earned honorable mention All-GLIAC honors as a sophomore
and was a Freshman All-American in 2003. McFadden is also
actively involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
McFadden was a dominent figure en route to earning the award as a
junior. He concluded his junior campaign as the national co-leader in
quarterback sacks with 19 and was third in the nation in tackles for loss
with 21.5 (-110 yards). He recorded at least one quarterback sack and
tackle for loss in each of Grand Valley State’s 13 games last fall, a run
that resulted in the Lakers winning their third national title in the last four
seasons.
Despite playing the entire game with a hip flexor injury, McFadden
recorded one QB sack (-7 yards) in Grand Valley State’s national championship-game
win over Northwest Missouri State. He recorded five
tackles, four tackles for loss (-13 yards) and three QB sacks (-12 yards)
in less than two quarters of action in the Lakers’ national semifinal win
over East Stroudsburg (Pa.). McFadden, the only junior among the eight
national finalists for this year’s Upshaw Award, is currently tied for the
GVSU career record for QB sacks with 29. His 2005 total of 19 set a
school single-season record. He was the Lakers’ No. 2 tackler with 83.

Letterwinners
Acton, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978
Adams, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Adams, Tarron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997
Aho, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97
Albert, Brendan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997
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Atkinson, Sonny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72
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Ayers, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Ayers, Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Babcock, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
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Bayko, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-86
Beaty, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
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Beckham, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97
Beebe, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-89
Belcher, Phil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Bell, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
Benson, Herman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-83
Bent, Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-78
Bentley, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Bercha, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Bernard, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Berth, Bryce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-74
Beuke, P.J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Bird, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Biscupski, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Bieszka, Nathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Bivens, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-96
Blackmon, Shaun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997
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Blais, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Blanchard, Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
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Blasko, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
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Bowden, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
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Brady, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02
Brando, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
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Kenny Brown
Brems, Steven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
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Brinks, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-74
Brodnicki, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Broomfield, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Broughton, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978
Brower, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87
Brown, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-80
Brown, Kenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98
Brown, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-97
Brown, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-86
Brown, Wayne Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
Bryant, Marvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04
Bruner, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
Buchanan, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-90, 1994
Buck, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93
Buckner, Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
Bueno, Willie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92
Bultema, Kurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-76
Burks, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Burns, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Burrell, Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Burton, Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04, 2006
Bush, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Butcher, Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-96
Butler, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
Buwalda, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Caddell, Winfred . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-86, 1988
Cain, Samad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Calhoun, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97
Calhoun, Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95
Candala, Vince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-85
Cannon, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Carlisle, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Carpenter, Werner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Caruity, Kamal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-81
Carr, Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Carr, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Carruth, Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003, 2005-06
Carter, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Catledge, Shaun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98
Catlin, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06
Caudle, Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Ceasar, Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987
Ceglarek, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95
Cessante, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Chadwick, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-82
Chaney, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-86
Charity, Dion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Chatfield, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97
Chatfield, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999
Chlebek, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Clark, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Clem, Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-86
Clemens, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97
Clemmons, Rodney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Clossen, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Cnossen, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
Cochrane, Jeremy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05
Coda, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85
Cole, Dustin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03
Coleman, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Collins, Demonte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Condon, Phil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Conner, Chuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999
Conti, Aaron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Cook, Billy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98
Cook, Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
Cornelius, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
Corona, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Cowell, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72
Cox, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95
Cramatie, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Cramer, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-91
Cramer, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Crisen, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-82
Crowley, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-86
Crump, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Cummings, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Cunningham, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977, 79-80
Damstra, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
Dauser, Andy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98
Dauser, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Davis, Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Davis, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Davis, Jewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72
Davis, Kelton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97
Davis, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Davis, Vester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Day, Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
DeBoer, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72
Dell, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-00
Denbrock, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85
Denison, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Dennis, Vashun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Dermeyer, Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Deshetsky, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98
DeVito, Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
DeVree, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Dickerson, Orlando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02
Dickerson, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Dickson, Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Dillard, Jamel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-03
Dillard, Marcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-03
Dock, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05
Doctor, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
Dongvillo, Ted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
Dood, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Draeger, Lars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97
Draper, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Dudley, Andre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93
Duffield, Bart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
Dunneback, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
Edwards, Corey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Ehinger, Jeremy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Eiland, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99
Eiland, Jamarl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
Eisenhardt, Billy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Elzay, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Erickson, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Essink, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-79
Estes, Melvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Evans, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
Evans, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-77
Fakir, Abdul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93
Farber, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000
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Farr, Hardie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93
Feringa, Tom III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Fields, Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Fields, Kashka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Finnerty, Cullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06
Fitzgerald, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-84
Flanigan, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Flannery, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
Fonnesbeck, Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99
Ford, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Foster, Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-01
Fowler, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06
Fowler, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92
Fox, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98
Foys, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-87
Fredricks, Kurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
Fuller, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Garmhausen, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984
Garrick, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Garris, Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Gary, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97
Gaydosh, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Gee, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95
Gehrisch, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-00
Gendreau, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988
Gesund, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
Gibbons, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99
Gielczyk, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Gilbert, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Gilmour, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Given, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
Glass, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997
Glaz, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-81
Goeddeke, Andy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-89
Gohn, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985
Gonzalez, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Gooden, Daryl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77
Goodwin, Rudy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984
Gore, Maurics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Gosselin, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Gragg, Archie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Granata, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Graves, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99
Graves, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Gray, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-00, 02-03
Greene, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05
Gregory, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983
Green, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85
Greve, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87
Griffeth, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Griffin, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Grignon, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-78
Guerin, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
Gunder, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Gustafsson, Jorgen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93
Halstead, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Hampton, Jackie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-84
Harden, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93
Harley, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Harris, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Harris, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-83
Hartman, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-96
Hatfield, Jon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Hawkins, Lucius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04
Hawn, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83
Hawn, Phil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89
Haywood, Josh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99
Hazimeh, Mohamad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98
Hearing, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-79
Hebb, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Heika, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-84
Heiler, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Hein, Aaron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04
Hein, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-85
Henige, Jacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Henttonen, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986
Herman, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984
Hendricks, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-79
Hendrickson, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Hendrix, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03
Hibbler, Tyrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-01
Hickey, John Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-83
Hicks, Kerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-82
Hiegel, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995
Hill, Roger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Hills, Timothy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-75
Hinkle, Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Hirsch, Levi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77
Hoad, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-00, 02-03
Hochkins, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Hogan, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Holloway, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03
Holt, Curtis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-84
Holtz, Tyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Hoogewind, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Hooker, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Hoovers, Ronald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Hoppough, Boomer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000
Horak, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Horodyski, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-97
Horodyski, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999
Horodyski, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-00
Hosford, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Hosford, Jamie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Hosford, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Houghton, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984
Hotwagner, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Houser, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
Hudson, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Hudson, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-87
Huhn, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93
Hukill, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05
Hull, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
Hummel, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
Hune, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Hunt, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
Hunter, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Huntley, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997
Hurley, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
Iciek, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Ignatowski, Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98
Jackson, Danny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Jackson, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
Jakubowski, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000
Jamison, Darnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95
Jancek, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-90
Jazweic, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-76
Jeske, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-76
Joe, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
John, Nate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Johnson, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-88
Johnson, Kurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
Johnson, Reginald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Johnson, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-85
Johnson, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94
Johnson, Sylvester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-86
Johnson, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-81
Jones, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-84
Jones, Derrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Jones, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980
Jones, Tracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986
Jones, Zach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Jory, V. Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-79
Karasinski, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Karpowicz, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-75
Karpowicz, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Kazen, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-86
Kelly, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
Kelner, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Kennedy, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-01
Kennedy, Reggie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98
Kennedy, Zachary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99
Kent, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-88
Kersey, Aneil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-98
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Letterwinners
John Fitzgerald
Kieft, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-94
Kimble, Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-78
Kinzler, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-96
Kircus, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Kirksey, Lowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Kloppe, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Kmita, Gerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976
Knox, Jerome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-01
Kochanski, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-99
Koenigsknecht, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
Koger, Jeremy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-00
Kohane, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Kolbe, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-84
Korienek, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93
Kosloskus, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94
Koss, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-04
Kostecka, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-87
Koster, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Kowalski, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Kraai, Gene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Kraai, Steven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-76
Kraatz, Nathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Kubik, Jeffrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Kuderick, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97
Lucius Hawkins

Jack Hull
Letterwinners
LaBaumbard, Roland . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-79
Lamers, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Langston, Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05
Lay, Dateme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Lannon, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Larkins, Buster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Lawlor, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99
Lawrence, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Lay, Jamie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
Lee, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-87
Lee, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Lefere, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
Lehmann, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-75
Lehmann, Fritz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-76
Lehocky, Andy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-81
Lehocky, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83
Lesniak, Brent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Lewakoski, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
Lewis, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985
Lewis, Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Lezotte, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Light, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Lindquist, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-83
Lindsey, Clarence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-01
Lipsey, Isaiah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-90
Lockmondy, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-00
Locricchio, Mario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03
Lofton, Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-79
Lonsway, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Loos, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Lopez, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000
Love, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Lucksted, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83
Luczak, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
Lukkari, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Lundell, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Lundgren, Kurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Lydigsen, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Lynch, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
Lynch, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-84
Lynch, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-84
Mackey, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03
Mahan, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970-73
Mahn, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Maki, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77
Malecke, Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-00
Malinowski, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-90
Manson, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-84
Marcotulio, Pat “Bo” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982
Marnon, Ken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
Marsh, Jermarx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997,1999
Marshall, Keyonta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04
Martin, Astin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Martin, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03
Massey, Hubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
Mathews, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Maxie, Lamar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
McBain, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
McCaw, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89
McCarthy, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95
McCarthy, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
McCaugne, Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
McConnell, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
McCoy, Elmo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
McCoy, Roger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-78
McCrea, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-96
McDonald, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
McDonald, Nate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-80
McDonald, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
McFadden, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06
McFarland, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
McGhee, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
McGory, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
McGuckin, Jacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
McHugh, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
McHugh, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
McIntosh, Brent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
McKinnon, Kwame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
McLean, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93
McManaman, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05
McManus, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
McPherson, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Meerman, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
Meerman, Jon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-80
Melchert, Gary Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980
Mele, Sean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93
Menerey, Noah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-96
Meyers, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Michuta, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-81
Miklosovic, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-82
Miller, Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-77
Mills, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-80
Miotke, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
Mitchell, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
Mitchell, Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Mitchell, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
Monken, Ted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-91
Montgomery, Will . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-84
Moore, Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Moore, Rodney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-83
Moorman, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-92
Morey, Lance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Morgan, Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-82
Morrison, Jaquon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Mosby, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Mose, Diriki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95
Mosler, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Moss, Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987
Moug, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982
Mroczka, Rich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-82
Mulcahy, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-86
Mulcahy, Darin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-88
Munson, Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Murdaugh, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Murphy, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Nagy, Noah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93
Nash, Clint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-79
Nelson, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Nelson, Karl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Nemmers, Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978
Neuman, Philip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89
Neumeyer, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Newhouse, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-79
Newton, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
Niedzwiecki, Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
Nielsen, Erik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97
Nutter, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-82
Nutter, Ronald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-81
O’Brien, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98
O’Callaghan, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
O’Keefe, Shamus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-89
O’Neil, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
O’Toole, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Ohrt, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99
Olinicenco, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Oliver, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
Opre, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-87
Ora, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-84
Ostrowski, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-85
Ostrowski, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93
Outman, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Pahl, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Palka, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982
Pallottini, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
Panici, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-76
Panzl, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85
Parker, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986
Partee, Courtney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Patton, Deshawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997
Penick, Remele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99
Penrod, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988
Perry, Obleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-96
Peterson, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999
Peterson, Philip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Pfeffer, Adam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83
Phillips, Derrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04
Phillips, Jimmy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-79
Pichan, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-82
Pinter, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-05
Piscopink, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Plaskey, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-79
Plasters, Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-79
Plowden, Marvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Poel, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985
Pollard, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87
Pollard, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-78
Pollack, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Porte, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95
Porter, Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Post, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72
Postema, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Postema, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95
Potter, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-96
Powell, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989
Powell, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98
Pratt, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Preston, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Preston, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-82
Preuss, Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-89
Price, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Prins, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
Prior, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998, 2000
Proctor, Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Prout, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93
Puff, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Purvis, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Quiney, Colin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993, 1995
Quinley, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
Radel, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99
Rae, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-79
Rahal, Khlil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04
Rahrig, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-79
Rainwater, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-75
Rainwater, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-02
Rakowski, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-85
Randall, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Ransom, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Rasikas, Kerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-74
Rayla, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-86
Reed, Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Reed, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Reeves, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
Regnery, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05
Reid, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Remmler, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04
Remo, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Renno, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94
Renno, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Reuter, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94
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Rhoades, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Rhodes, Chesarae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999
Riddle, Virgil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-76
Rienas, Curt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98
Rigg, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-86
Rineer, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Risk, Shad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Rivard, Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
Roach, Will . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
Roberson, Ashea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001, 03
Roberts, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Robertson, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975
Robinson, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87
Robinson, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Robinson, Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
Roe, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976
Roesner, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04
Rohn, Danny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-92
Roland, Sean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-06
Romer, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Rose, Ken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-94
Ross, Jamie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83
Rozich, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-89
Rubick, Rob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
Rudicil, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
Rugensein, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-81
Rumler, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992
Rush, Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99
Rusilowski, Gerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Russell, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Ryan, Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Ryan, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Saad, Hadar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Sagaro, Miguel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
Salcina, Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Sallie, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Sanders, Corey E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-96
Sanders, Corey J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Sanders, Jerrod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97
Sanders, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-91
Sanders, Will . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
Sareini, Youssef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-94
Sarquez, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Sattler, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-92
Savone, Mario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Scarpino, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-85
Scarpino, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-84
Schaap, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Scheid, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94
Schmidt, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-88
Schmidt, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-83
Schmuckal, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-89
Schoen, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Schoenhard, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Schrumpf, Karl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Schuler, Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87
Scott, Darronte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996
Scott, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982
Scott, Malcolm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999
Scott, Ramon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001, 03
Scribner, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-87
Seeger, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-79
Selkirk, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Setzer, Rusty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Shackelford, Artis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-88
Shattuck, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Shakarian, Aaron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994
Sheldon, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-94
Shelton, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98
Shereda, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985
Sheridan, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-81
Sherman, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Short, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-90
Showers, Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-92
Siembida, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-96
Sietsma, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985
Simmons, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
Simmons, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Singleton, Kofi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92
Sippial, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
Sisson, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
Skuta, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Slazinski, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
Slazinski, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-89
Smith, Alcus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98
Smith, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-90
Smith, Darryl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-86
Smith, Darren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Smith, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72
Smith, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05
Smith, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-91
Smith, Melvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000
Smith, Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981
Smits, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
Smolen, Blake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Smolen, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982
Snider, Stan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-83
Sonntag, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-01
Soper, Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
Spangler, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83
Spearmon, Reggie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Spehn, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-80
Speiser, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-84
Spencer, Marcus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04
Spikes, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997,1999
Sprecken, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Stachura, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93
Stafford, Philip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Stair, Roland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976
Stallard, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Stallworth, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
Stansbery, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Steffens, Rusty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77
Steinbach, Rory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05
Sterba, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95
Stevens, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Stevens, Sean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Stoddard, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05
Stoddard, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05
Stoddard, Rob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982
Stone, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Stone, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-78
Stone, Rusty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92
Stovall, Jovawnte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Stover, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993
Strameglia, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-78
Strehl, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Streit, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-04
Strowbridge, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Sturdivant, Adam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99
Sucaet, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Sucaet, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83
Sukup, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Sullivan, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-91
Sutton, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-74
Svabik, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-80
Sykes, Wardell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-77
Szczytko, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-79
Takas, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983
Tape, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05
Tater, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-00
Taylor, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-84
Taylor, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-88
Tazic, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
Teal, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Tefft, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
Tennessee, Michael . . . . . . . . .2000-01, 03-04
Teschler, Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Thwaites, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Thomas, Rob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
Thomas, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-97
Thornton, Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
Thornton, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-92
Tiede, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-91
Topp, Jacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Tracey, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-89
Travis, Lance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Treece, Lance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991
Treece, Lenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99
Trent, Antione . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Trice, Corey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Trice, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98
Trombley, Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973
Trumble, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Turner, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-84
Turner, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87
Tuttle, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-75
Tyler, Rhoderick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Ulberg, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-06
Vandenberg, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-01
VanderKamp, Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003
VanDuinen, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-74
VanDyke, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-997
VanDyken, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
VanEss, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-78
VanderPloeg, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972
Vaughn, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02
Velthouse, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Viau, Nicholas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-02
Vickerson, Quartez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-05
Vogel, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72
Walcott, R. “Butch” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Waldie, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979
Washington, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02
Ward, Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
Warren, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-74
Weinman, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Wells, Carey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93
Wengler, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93
Weldy, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984
Westrick, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-02
Wiggins, Abdallah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-00
Wilford, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-01, 02
Wilhelm, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99
Wilkinson, Colin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001
Williams, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
Williams, Dick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-79
Williams, Orlando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-02
Williams, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-01
Williams, Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002
Willin, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Wilson, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-82
Wilson, Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-76
Wilson, Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
Winstrom, Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000, 02
Wisinski, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93
Wohlscheid, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Wojciechowski, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006
Wojciechowski, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-02
Wood, Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
Woodcock, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980
Woods, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-81
Worthy, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-91
Wright, Curt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004
Wyffels, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-84
Wyka, Rich Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-85
Wynn, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-03
Yalch, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-75
Yesh, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-77
Yoches, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03
Yon, Seth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-98
Young, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
Young, Lawan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94
Zaban, Fouad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-90
Zegunis, Rory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97
Zatarga, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-73
Zelmanski, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-82

166
1971 0-7-0
Head Coach: Robert Collins
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
7 at Grand Rapids J.C. 47
7 at Kalamazoo College 42
7 at Ill.-Chicago Circle 24
0 at Alma College 31
0 at Ferris State 57
6 at Findlay 70
0 at Hope College 64
27 335
1972 0-6-0
Head Coach: Robert Collins
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
14 at Kalamazoo College 24
0 at Ferris State 42
0 at Alma College 53
6 at Findlay 38
0 at Manchester 21
11 at Grand Rapids J.C. 21
31 199
1973 6-3-0
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
27 Kalamazoo College 14
40 at Ill.-Chicago Circle 8
14 Alma College 28
13 Ferris State 17
30 Grand Rapids J.C. 21
52 at Findlay 6
28 Manchester 9
7 at Northwood 14
48 at Adrian College 3
259 120
1974 6-3-0
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
(1-3 GLIAC, T-3rd)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
28 at Kalamazoo College 12
7 Alma College 0
12 Ferris State 17
41 Findlay 7
19 at Grand Rapids J.C. 21
49 at Manchester 0
13 Northwood 14
42 Adrian College 6
14 at Hillsdale 10
225 87
1975 7-2-1
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
(3-1-1 GLIAC, T-2nd)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
6 at Wayne State 15
17 at Valparaiso 6
17 Grand Rapids J.C. 13
31 Illinois Benedictine 6
68 NE Illinois 6
38 at Ferris State 0
32 Saginaw Valley 5
7 at Northwood 7
17 at Northern Michigan 21
31 Hillsdale 14
264 93
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Year-by-Year
1976
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
(2-3 GLIAC, T-2nd)
8-2-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
23 at Grand Rapids J.C. 7
10 at Michigan Tech 8
31 at Franklin College 27
26 at NE Illinois 0
23 Ferris State 26
17 at Saginaw Valley 6
16 at Hillsdale 3
14 Northwood 40
3 Wayne State 0
31 Northern Michigan 14
194 131
1977 7-3-0
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
(4-1 GLIAC, 1st)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
6 Bowling Green 17
6 Michigan Tech 10
41 Franklin College 35
34 at NE Illinois 12
7 at Ferris State 11
41 Saginaw Valley 14
24 Defiance College 0
16 at Northwood 6
31 Hillsdale 20
6 at Wayne State 3
212 128
1978 9-3-0
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
(5-0 GLIAC, 1st)
* NAIA Division I Playoffs
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
34 NE Illinois 7
22 at Northern Michigan 49
3 at Bowling Green 49
62 at Franklin College 19
38 Ferris State 14
24 at Saginaw Valley 14
31 Central State (OH) 12
36 Northwood 7
28 at Hillsdale 21
24 Wayne State 10
24 at Wisc.-LaCrosse* 14
7 at Elon College (NC)* 14
333 229
1979
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
(2-3 GLIAC, 4th)
4-5-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
14 Northern Michigan 41
48 at NE Illinois 7
56 Franklin College 14
14 at Wayne State 17
24 at Saginaw Valley 32
0 at Western Michigan 37
28 Hillsdale 6
22 at Northwood 14
9 Ferris State 14
215 182

Year-by-Year
1980 7-3-0
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
(4-2 GLIAC, T-2nd)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
14 at Hope College 7
9 at Northern Michigan 48
76 NE Illinois 0
44 at Michigan Tech 6
7 Wayne State 10
45 Saginaw Valley 22
34 Northwestern Iowa 26
9 at Hillsdale 27
17 Northwood 13
35 at Ferris State 7
290 166
1981
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
(6-0 GLIAC, 1st)
7-2-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
20 at Northern Iowa 21
28 Northern Michigan 29
52 Michigan Tech 6
40 at Wayne State 17
31 at Saginaw Valley 7
31 Central State (OH) 20
23 Hillsdale 12
38 at Northwood 7
46 Ferris State 12
309 131
1982
Head Coach: Jim Harkema
(5-1 GLIAC, 2nd)
7-3-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
3 at Western Michigan 28
44 St. Cloud State 7
35 Central State (OH) 7
32 Wayne State 14
38 at Ferris State 35
29 at Northern Michigan 47
19 at Hillsdale 24
35 at Michigan Tech 28
20 Northwood 10
55 Saginaw Valley 7
310 213
1983
Head Coach: Bob Giesey
(3-3 GLIAC, T-4th)
4-6-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
24 St. Joseph’s (IN) 22
21 at Eastern Illinois 35
14 at Central State (OH) 21
10 at Wayne State 22
52 Ferris State 21
14 Northern Michigan 27
12 Hillsdale 10
36 Michigan Tech 34
30 at Northwood 31
14 at Saginaw Valley 15
227 238
1984
Head Coach: Bob Giesey
(0-6 GLIAC, 7th)
0-10-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
9 Eastern Illinois 35
9 at Carson-Newman 42
0 NW Missouri State 26
13 at Northern Michigan 59
14 Saginaw Valley 28
6 at Hillsdale 20
20 at Michigan Tech 27
11 at Ferris State 13
14 Northwood 21
3 Wayne State 30
99 301
1985
Head Coach: Tom Beck
(4-2 GLIAC, 3rd tie)
6-5-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
7 at Wisconsin-Stout 23
7 Northern Michigan 42
28 at Evansville 14
10 Wayne State 7
27 at Ferris State 21
21 at Central Connecticut 14
14 Hillsdale 21
42 at Michigan Tech 22
24 Northwood 21
18 at Saginaw Valley 35
15 Missouri-Rolla 17
213 237
1986
Head Coach: Tom Beck
(4-1 GLIAC, 2nd)
9-2-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
35 Wisconsin-Stout 0
30 at Butler University 28
49 Evansville University 7
21 at Wayne State 3
30 Ferris State 22
21 Central Connecticut 11
22 at Hillsdale 25
24 at Northern Michigan 28
35 at Northwood 14
28 Saginaw Valley 13
30 at Missouri-Rolla 20
325 171
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
1987 7-4-0
Head Coach: Tom Beck
(4-1 GLIAC, 2nd)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
24 at NE Missouri 30
24 Butler University 19
50 Winona State 16
23 at Central State (OH) 25
28 Wayne State 0
21 at Ferris State 5
0 Northern Michigan 28
28 Hillsdale 13
3 at Central Florida 67
45 Northwood 3
31 at Saginaw Valley 28
277 234
1988 7-4-0
Head Coach: Tom Beck
(3-2 GLIAC, 3rd)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
35 NE Missouri State 36
0 at Western Illinois 55
45 at Winona State 26
35 St. Francis (IL) 21
13 at Wayne State 10
36 Ferris State 20
20 at Northern Michigan 30
0 at Hillsdale 20
46 SE Missouri State 24
34 at Northwood 2
14 Saginaw Valley 13
278 257
1989
Head Coach: Tom Beck
(5-0 GLIAC, 1st)
NCAA Division II Playoffs
11-1-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
41 at California (PA) 7
45 Mankato State 16
27 at Butler University 18
56 at St. Francis (IL) 32
49 Wayne State 10
28 at Ferris State 0
38 Northern Michigan 18
31 Hillsdale 17
91 Valparaiso 0
42 Northwood 17
42 at Saginaw Valley 17
24 Indiana (PA)* 34
514 182
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
167

168
1990 10-2-0
Head Coach: Tom Beck
(9-1 MIFC, 1st)
NCAA Division II Playoffs
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
58 at St. Joseph’s (IN) 16
27 at Mankato State 24
35 Butler University 0
30 at Indianapolis 12
23 Saginaw Valley 7
45 at Northern Michigan 15
42 Ferris State 12
14 Ashland 3
34 at Hillsdale 38
35 Wayne State 15
55 at Valparaiso 0
14 East Texas State* 20
412 162
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
1991 9-3-0
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(8-2 MIFC, T-2nd)
NCAA Division II Playoffs
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
31 St. Joseph’s (IN) 3
21 at North Dakota State 17
0 at Butler University 35
31 Indianapolis 13
10 at Saginaw Valley 14
35 Northern Michigan 0
28 at Ferris State 6
38 at Ashland 7
9 Hillsdale 6
59 at Wayne State 28
36 Valparaiso 3
15 at East Texas State* 36
313 166
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
Year-by-Year
1992 8-3-0
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(8-2 MIFC, T-1st)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
28 at St. Joseph’s (IN) 18
27 Indiana (PA) 45
21 Butler University 10
21 at Indianapolis 7
24 Saginaw Valley 20
23 at Northern Michigan 20
0 Ferris State 23
10 Ashland 27
34 at Hillsdale 21
16 Wayne State 14
45 at Valparaiso 14
249 219
1993
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(6-2-2 MIFC, 3rd)
6-3-2
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
38 St. Joseph’s (IN) 14
3 at Indiana (PA) 34
35 at Northwood 0
31 Indianapolis 7
36 at Saginaw Valley 17
28 Northern Michigan 28
17 at Ferris State 17
14 at Ashland 29
21 Hillsdale College 38
28 at Wayne State 25
20 St. Francis (IL) 18
271 227
1994 8-4-0
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(8-2 MIFC, 2nd)
NCAA Division II Playoffs
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
33 at Indiana (PA) 35
35 at Indianapolis 24
49 St. Francis (IL) 7
17 at Ashland 7
21 Ferris State 27
31 Wayne State 14
20 at Hillsdale 33
33 Michigan Tech 7
24 at Northern Michigan 17
27 Saginaw Valley 20
70 at Northwood 13
27 at Indiana (PA)* 35
387 239
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Year-by-Year
1995 8-3-0
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(8-2 MIFC, 2nd)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
25 Indiana (PA) 28
56 Indianapolis 0
42 at St. Francis (IL) 0
52 Ashland 17
21 at Ferris State 30
42 at Wayne State 10
25 Hillsdale 20
54 at Michigan Tech 52
26 Northern Michigan 23
21 at Saginaw Valley 24
43 Northwood 7
407 211
1996
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(8-2 MIFC, 2nd)
8-3-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
14 at SW Texas State 19
20 St. Francis (IL) 31
14 at Ashland 7
36 Ferris State 17
23 Wayne State 0
17 at Hillsdale 16
56 Michigan Tech 7
9 at Northern Michigan 14
17 Saginaw Valley 6
38 at Northwood 34
28 at Indianapolis 14
272 165
1997
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(9-1 MIFC, T-1st)
9-2-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
38 at St. Francis (IL) 29
31 Ashland 20
21 at Ferris State 18
45 at Wayne State 30
14 Hillsdale 12
49 at Michigan Tech 21
39 Northern Michigan 22
27 at Saginaw Valley (ot) 30
24 Northwood 20
19 at UC Davis 21
23 Indianapolis 14
330 237
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1999
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(5-4 GLIAC, T-7th)
5-5
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
20 South Dakota State 35
30 at Northwood 41
14 Indianapolis 30
37 at Findlay 9
26 Mercyhurst 19
31 Saginaw Valley State 7
13 at Northern Michigan 51
44 at Ashland 26
21 Michigan Tech 7
23 Ferris State 48
259 273
1998
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(9-1 MIFC, 1st)
NCAA Division II Playoffs
9-3-0
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
42 Ashland 35
44 Northwood 41
28 at Indianapolis 17
50 Findlay 7
40 St. Francis (IL.) 2
49 at Mercyhurst 14
37 at Saginaw Valley 36
14 Northern Michigan 17
38 UC Davis 40
43 at Michigan Tech 23
56 at Ferris State (ot) 53
14 at Slippery Rock* 37
455 322
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
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2000 7-4
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(7-3 GLIAC, 3rd)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
27 at South Dakota State 36
21 at Saginaw Valley 28
17 Northwood 45
38 Ashland 7
28 at Northern Michigan 29
21 Ferris State 20
56 Indianapolis 21
45 at Mercyhurst 20
31 Michigan Tech 29
22 at Wayne State 20
31 at Hillsdale 29
337 284
2001
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(9-0 GLIAC, 1st)
13-1
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
56 Minnesota-Crookston 0
38 Saginaw Valley 7
63 at Ashland 19
64 Northern Michigan 14
63 at Ferris State 17
63 at Indianapolis 27
59 Mercyhurst 3
44 at Michigan Tech 34
77 Wayne State 12
57 Hillsdale 21
42 Bloomsburg* 14
33 Saginaw Valley* 30
34 Catawba* 16
14 North Dakota* 17
707 231
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
2002 14-0
NCAA DII
National Champions
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(9-0 GLIAC, 1st)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
24 UC Davis 17
49 at Wayne State 14
44 Hillsdale 19
56 at Michigan Tech 14
51 Northern Michigan 14
23 at Saginaw Valley 18
33 Northwood 14
62 at Mercyhurst 24
50 Indianapolis 13
63 Findlay 19
62 C.W. Post* 13
62 Indiana (PA.)* 21
44 Northern Colorado* 7
31 Valdosta State* 24
654 231
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
2003 14-1
NCAA DII
National Champions
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
(9-1 GLIAC, 2nd)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
9 at UC Davis (ot) 6
40 Ferris State 10
50 Wayne State 14
37 at Hillsdale 24
48 Michigan Tech 17
50 at Northern Michigan 20
20 Saginaw Valley 34
33 at Northwood 14
51 Mercyhurst 6
53 at Indianapolis 10
44 at Findlay 0
65 at Bentley* 36
10 at Saginaw Valley* 3
31 at TX A&M-Kingsville* 3
10 North Dakota* 3
551 220
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
2002 NCAA DII National Champions
2003 NCAA DII National Champions
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Year-by-Year
2004 10-3-0 2006 15-0
Head Coach: Chuck Martin
(8-2 GLIAC, 2nd)
NCAA Playoffs
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
24 at Ferris State 6
48 at Gannon 17
35 Indianapolis 9
37 Ashland 7
34 at Wayne State 0
58 Hillsdale 7
20 at Saginaw Valley 31
14 Northwood 35
45 at Northern Michigan 29
24 Michigan Tech^ 7
16 at Winona State* 13
10 at Northwood* 7
15 at North Dakota* 19
380 187
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
^Bash At The Big House (50,123)
2005 13-0
NCAA DII
National Champions
Head Coach: Chuck Martin
(9-0 GLIAC, 1st)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
30 Ferris State 10
61 Gannon 10
29 at Indianapolis 13
14 at Ashland 10
36 Wayne State 22
38 at Hillsdale 10
31 Saginaw Valley 10
30 at Northwood 14
48 Northern Michigan 3
17 North Dakota* 3
24 Saginaw Valley* 17
55 East Stroudsburg* 20
21 NW Missouri State* 17
434 159
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
2005 NCAA DII National Champions
NCAA DII
National Champions
Head Coach: Chuck Martin
(10-0 GLIAC, 1st)
GVSU OPPONENT OPP
13 at Findlay 0
30 Ashland 24
31 at St. Joseph’s 6
41 Michigan Tech 20
36 at Wayne State 13
49 Mercyhurst 17
33 at Indianapolis 7
45 Northwood 7
28 at Ferris State 6
49 Saginaw Valley State 35
47 at Northern Michigan 17
35 South Dakota* 17
30 North Dakota* 20
40 Delta State* 30
17 NW Missour State* 14
533 233
*NCAA Division II Playoffs
2006 NCAA DII National Champions
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
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2006 NCAA DII National Champions (15-0; 4-0 Playoffs)
Allendale, Mich.
• Grand Valley State 35, South Dakota 17
• Grand Valley State 30, North Dakota 20
• Grand Valley State 49, Delta State 30
Florence, Ala.
• Grand Valley State 17, NW Missouri State 14
(National Championship Game)
2005 NCAA Division II Playoffs
2005 NCAA DII National Champions (13-0; 4-0 Playoffs)
Allendale, Mich.
• Grand Valley State 17, North Dakota 3
• Grand Valley State 24, Saginaw Valley State 17
• Grand Valley State 55, East Stroudsburg 20
Florence, Ala.
• Grand Valley State 21, NW Missouri State 17
(National Championship Game)
2004 NCAA Division II Playoffs
2004 NCAA DII Northwest Regional Finalist (2-1)
Winona, Minn.
• Grand Valley State 16, @ Winona State 13
Midland, Mich.
• Grand Valley State 10, @ Northwood 7
Grand Forks, ND
• North Dakota 19, Grand Valley State 15
2003 NCAA Division II Playoffs
2003 NCAA DII National Champions (14-1; 4-0 Playoffs)
Walthham, Mass.
• Grand Valley State 65, @ Bentley 36
University Center, Mich.
• Grand Valley State 10, @ Saginaw Valley 3
Kingsville, Tex.
• Grand Valley State 31, @ Texas A&M-Kingsville 3
Florence, Ala.
• Grand Valley State 10, North Dakota 3
(National Championship Game)
2002 NCAA Division II Playoffs
2002 NCAA DII National Champions (14-0; 4-0 Playoffs)
Allendale, Mich.
• Grand Valley State 63, C.W. Post 13
• Grand Valley State 62, Indiana (Pa.) 21
• Grand Valley State 44, N. Colorado 7
Florence, Ala.
• Grand Valley State 31, Valdosta State 24
(National Championship Game)
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All-Time Postseason Summaries
2001 NCAA Division II Playoffs
2001 NCAA DII National Runner-Up (13-1; 3-1 Playoffs)
Allendale, Mich.
• Grand Valley State 42, Bloomsburg 14
• Grand Valley State 33, Saginaw Valley 30
• Grand Valley State 34, Catawba 16
Florence, Ala.
• North Dakota 17, GVSU 14
(National Championship Game)
1998 NCAA Division II Playoffs
Slippery Rock, Pa.
• @ Slippery Rock 37, Grand Valley State14
1994 NCAA Division II Playoffs
Indiana, Pa.
• @ Indiana (Pa.) 35, Grand Valley State 27
1991 NCAA Division II Playoffs
San Marcos, Tex.
• @ East Texas State 36, Grand Valley State 15
1990 NCAA Division II Playoffs
Allendale, Mich.
• East Texas State 20, Grand Valley State 14
1989 NCAA Division II Playoffs
Allendale, Mich.
• Indiana (Pa.) 34, @ Grand Valley State 24
1978 NAIA Division I Playoffs
LaCrosse, Wis.
• Grand Valley State 24, UW-LaCrosse 14
Elon, N.C.
• Elon 14, Grand Valley State 7
Postseason Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
NCAA DII Playoff Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Postseason Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-8
NCAA Playoff Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(21-2 since 2001)
NCAA Home Playoff Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(12-0 from 2001-02-05-06)
NCAA Road Playoff Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
NCAA Neutral Site Playoff Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
NCAA Championship Game Appearances . . . . . . . . . . .5
(2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006)
NCAA Championship Game Record . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
NAIA Playoff Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

All-Time Postseason Summaries
1978 NAIA Playoff Quarterfinal Final Game
Grand Valley State 24, UW-Lacrosse 14
Lacrosse, Wis. • Dec. 2, 1978
Memorial Field
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 14 7 0 3 24
UW-Lacrosse 7 0 0 7 14
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV UW
1 8:04 UW Paul Radcliffe 6 yd run (Siedel kick)
{13-69, 6:56} 0 7
1 4:17 GV Vaneess 38 yd pass from Quinley (McCoy
kick) {8-59, 3:43} 7 7
1 0:16 GV Vaneess 1 yd run (McCoy kick)
{8-35, 3:42} 14 7
2 9:48 GV Roach 2 yd run (McCoy kick) {10-51, 5:05} 21 7
4 14:55 UW Robinson 17 yd pass from Draxler
(Seidel kick) {15-77, 5:34} 21 14
4 1:28 GV McCoy 37 yd field goal {9-28, 3:21} 24 14
TEAM STATISTICS GV UW
First Downs 13 19
Rushes/Yards 45-140 50-160
Passes (A-C-I) 14/5/2 36/17/5
Yards Passing 95 225
Total Offense 235 385
Punts/Average 4-35.2 1-32
Fumbles 1-1 2-1
Penalties 2-20 7-30
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Roach 13-46, Vaneess 13-38. UW-Pieper 18-66, Radcliffe15-61.
PASSING: GV-Quinley 5-14, 95. UW-Draxler 16-35, 211.
RECEIVING: GV-Nash 2-25, Vaneess 1-38. UW-Robinson 6-125, Pieper 5-46.
A - 2148
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
1978 NAIA Playoffs Semifinal Game
Elon 13, Gramd Valley State 7
Burlington, NC • Dec. 9, 1978
Burlington Memorial Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 0 0 0 7 7
Elon College 0 3 0 10 13
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV EC
2 0:05 EC Rippy 27 yd field goal {5-27, 1:26} 0 3
4 12:46 EC Hedrick 1 yd run (Rippy kick) {7-24, 2:49} 0 10
4 5:16 EC Rippy 30 yd field goal {9-40, 4:44} 0 13
4 2:44 GV Rubick 10 yd pass from Quinley (McCoy
kick) {7-77, 1:42} 7 13
TEAM STATISTICS GV EC
First Downs 12 12
Rushes/Yards 43/114 55/182
Passes (A-C-I) 16-9-2 7-3-1
Yards Passing 95 48
Total Offense 209 230
Punts/Average 5-27.2 5-31.6
Fumbles 9-4 5-3
Penalties 7-57 5-26
Time of Possession 27:37 32:23
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: EC-Corpening 20-90, Hedrick 22-76. GV-Vaneess 11-49, Roach 14-
33.
PASSING: EC-Currin 3-7, 48. GV-Quinley 9-16, 95.
RECEIVING: EC-Hackett 3-48. GV-Nash 4-58, Rubick 2-26.
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1989 NCAA Division II First Round Playoff Game
Indiana (Pa.) 34, Grand Valley State 24
Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 18, 1989
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Indiana (Pa.) 0 7 7 20 34
Grand Valley State 3 7 7 7 24
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} IU GV
1 8:24 GV Miguel Sagaro 31 yd field goal
{10-36, 5:10} 0 3
2 14:58 GV Eric Lynch 1 yd run (Miguel Sagaro kick)
{7-18, 2:38} 0 10
2 10:44 IU Doug Adamrovich 9 yd run {Rob Grims
kick) {10-51, 4:18} 7 10
3 8:52 GV Eric Lynch 2 yd run (Miguel Sagaro kick)
{12-64, 6:04} 7 17
3 2:25 IU Ken Rock 1 yd run (Rob Grims kick)
{8-55, 3:13} 14 17
4 14:55 IU Ken Rock 19 yd run (Rob Grims kick
failed) {5-44, 1:32} 20 17
4 10:13 GV Eric Lynch 1 yd run (Miguel Sagaro kick)
{7-27, 2:59} 20 24
4 9:33 IU Hill 58 yd pass from Tony Alliucci
(Rob Grims kick) {2-58,0:39} 27 24
4 4:16 IU Ken Rock 1 yd run (Rob Grims kick)
{10-50, 3:43} 34 24
TEAM STATISTICS IU GV
First Downs 18 18
Rushes/Yards 38/136 49/182
Passes (A-C-I) 20-13-1 29-13-0
Yards Passing 224 144
Total Offense 360 326
Punts/Average 4/34.0 5/24.0
Fumbles/Lost 2/2 4/2
Penalties 8/76 9/63
Time of Possession 26:42 33:18
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: IU- Rock 26-121, Adamrovich 6-22. GV- Lipsey 17-76, Lynch 19-
74.
PASSING: IU-Alliucci 13-20-1, 224; GV- Hull 13-29-0, 144.
RECEIVING: IU- Hill 7-154, Kovell 2-27; GV- Mitchell 5-67, E. Lynch 3-23.
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All-Time Postseason Summaries
1990 NCAA Division II First Round Playoff Game
East Texas State 20, Grand Valley State 14
Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 17, 1990
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
East Texas State 7 3 7 3 20
Grand Valley State 6 0 0 8 14
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} ET GV
1 7:25 GV Eric Lynch 1 yd run (Miguel Sagaro
kick failed) {8-57, 3:21} 0 6
1 2:20 ET Gary Perry 4 yd run (Billy Watkins kick)
{15-83, 5:05} 7 6
2 6:32 ET Billy Watkins 42 yd field goal
{9-30, 3:26} 10 6
3 5:42 ET Gary Compton pass from Bob Bounds
(Billy Watkins kick) {4-54, 0:50} 17 6
4 9:09 GV Jack Hull 4 yd run (Hull pass to Mele good)
{8-70, 2:54} 17 14
4 4:02 ET Billy Watkins 35 yd field goal
{6-43, 3:16} 20 14
TEAM STATISTICS ET GV
First Downs 22 24
Rushes/Yards 40/76 46/231
Passes (A-C-I) 29-18-1 22-9-3
Yards Passing 225 113
Total Offense 301 344
Punts/Average 4/39.3 4/25.7
Fumbles/Lost 3/1 1/1
Penalties 8/85 10/89
Time of Possession 31:20 28:40
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: ET- Bounds 13-65, Chapman 10-33; GV-Lipsey 18-127, Lynch 15-85.
PASSING: ET- Bounds 16-26-1, 207; GV- Hull 9-21-3 113
RECEIVING: ET- Harp 6-73, Compton 4-71; GV-Mele 3-46, Short 2-27
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All-Time Postseason Summaries
1991 NCAA Division II First Round Playoff Game
East Texas State 36, Grand Valley State 15
Commerce, Tex. • Nov. 23, 1991
Memorial Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 7 0 0 8 15
East Texas State 7 0 22 7 36
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV ET
1 10:41 ET Gary Perry 2 yd run (Billy Watkins kick)
{4-35, 1:19} 0 7
1 4:50 GV Jack Hull 23 yd run (Miguel Sagaro kick)
{11-78, 5:15} 7 7
3 7:30 ET Bob Bounds 13 yd run (pass failed)
{3-14, 0:56} 7 13
3 2:37 ET Anthony Evans tackles in end zone by
Joe Brookins, safety 7 15
3 0:48 ET Gary Perry 1 yd run (Billy Watkins kick)
{4-80, 1:49} 7 22
3 0:00 ET Wille Mozeke 48 yd pass from Mike Meador
(Billy Watkins kick) {1-48, 0:09} 7 29
4 4:34 ET Eddie Tenison 11 yd run (Billy Watkins kick)
{6-86, 3:33} 7 36
4 0:31 GV John Sanders 7 yd pass from Jack Hull
(Jack Hull pass good) {9-80, 2:40} 15 36
TEAM STATISTICS GV ET
First Downs 22 28
Rushes/Yards 37/159 52/278
Passes (A-C-I) 36/16/3 26/13/1
Yards Passing 182 229
Total Offense 341 507
Punts/Average 5/38.4 5/37.4
Fumbles/Lost 7/5 3/2
Penalties/Yards 9/69 12/127
Time of Possession 27:57 32:03
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: ET-Perry 19-122, Mozeke 11-68; GV-Lynch 18-77, Evans 7-57.
PASSING: ET-Meador 8-13-0, 168; GV-Hull 16-36-3, 182.
RECEIVING: ET-Perry 3-37, Minor 2-81; GV-Mitchell 6-70, Sanders 3-24
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1994 NCAA Division II First Round Playoff Game
Indiana (Pa.) 35, Grand Valley State 27
Indiana, Pa. • Nov. 19, 1994
George P. Miller Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 0 10 10 7 27
Indiana (Pa.) 7 7 7 14 35
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV IU
1 0:52 IU Dennis Robinson 36 yd run (John Ruff kick)
{7-65, 2:58} 0 7
2 14:04 GV Will Sanders 34 yd field goal {7-81, 1:43} 3 7
2 7:12 IU Dennis Robinson (John Ruff kick)
{9-51, 4:12} 3 14
2 4:04 GV Youseff Sareini 28 yd pass from Kwame
McKinnon (Sanders kick) {8-86, 3:08} 10 14
3 7:33 GV Scott Kuderick 3 yd run (Will Sanders)
{7-67, 3:51) 17 14
3 4:13 GV Will Sanders 38 yd field goal {4-16, 1:37} 20 14
3 1:50 IU Dennis Robinson 4 yd run (John Ruff kick)
{6-73, 2:23} 20 21
4 14:30 IU Taun Henderson 62 yd pass from Ken
Fergusen (John Ruff kick) {3-76, 1:05} 20 28
4 7:28 IU Dennis Robinson 20 yd run (John Ruff kick)
{3-45, 1:14) 20 35
4 1:25 GV Darnell Jamison 3 yd run (Will Sanders kick)
{9-88, 2:04} 27 35
TEAM STATISTICS GV IU
First Downs 16 19
Rushes/Yards 39/154 56/279
Passes (A-C-I) 28/12/1 15/7/3
Yards Passing 197 196
Total Offense 351 427
Punts/Average 9-32.7 5-34.6
Fumbles 0/0 3/1
Penalties 10/62 7/41
Time of Possession 30:55 29:05
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: IU-Robinson 33-203. Campolo 7-45; GV-Jamison 21-130, McKinnon
11-44.
PASSING: IU-Fergusen 4-9-2, 162; GV-McKinnon 12-28-1, 197.
RECEIVING: IU-Henderson 3-101, Glass 1-50; GV-Sareini 3-55, Porte 3-38.
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1998 NCAA Division II First Round Playoff Game
Slippery Rock 37, Grand Valley State 14
Slippery Rock, Pa. • Nov. 21, 1998
N. Kerr Thompson Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 0 7 7 0 14
Slippery Rock 0 7 23 7 37
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV SR
2 2:53 SR D.J. Flick 11 yd pass from Randy McKavish
(Morgan Anderson kick) {8-70, 3:45} 0 7
2 0:13 GV Jason Trice 23 yd pass fro m Jeff Fox
(Kevin Sonntag kick) {8-74, 2:32} 7 7
3 11:04 SR Morgan Anderson 24 yd field goal {10-69, 3:48} 7 10
3 6:18 SR Brian Polk 47 yd fumble return (Morgan Anderson
kick) 7 17
3 6:01 GV Billy Cook 85 yd kickoff return (Kevin Sanntog
kick) 14 17
3 4:49 SR D.J. Flick 65 yd pass from Randy McKavish
(Morgan Anderson kick failed) {3-65, 1:02} 14 23
3 0:53 SR Scott Whipple 40 yd pass from Randy McKavish
(Morgan Anderson kick) {4-82, 1:45) 14 30
4 6:29 SR D.J. Flick 67 yd pass from Randy McKavish
(Morgan Anderson kick) {1-67, 0:14} 14 37
TEAM STATISTICS GV SR
First Downs 17 22
Rushes/Yards 24/112 42/218
Passes (A-C-I) 50/26/2 29/14/0
Yards Passing 296 277
Total Offense 408 495
Punts/Average 5/39.0 7/35.7
Fumbles 3/3 1/0
Penalties 9/81 6/52
Time of Possession 28:04 31:56
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: SR-Magulick 21-88, Kennedy 9-64; GV-Granata 8-70, Catledge 10-
47
PASSING: SR-McKavish 14-29-0, 277; GV-Fox 26-50-2, 296.
RECEIVING: SR-Whipple 6-79, Flick 3-143; GV-Smith 9-96, Trice 7-99.
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All-Time Postseason Summaries
2001 NCAA Division II First Round Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 42, Bloomsburg 14
Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 17, 2001
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Bloomsburg 7 7 0 0 14
Grand Valley State 7 21 14 0 42
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} BU GV
1 3:28 GV Darren Smith 35 yd interception return
(Kevin Sonntag kick) 0 7
1 1:52 BU Darryl Williams 18 yd pass from Chris
Thompson (Ton Oliver kick) {5-57, 1:36} 7 7
2 14:56 GV David Kircus 10 yd pass from Curt Anes
(Kevin Sonntag kick) {6-62, 1:56} 7 14
2 11:27 GV Curt Anes 29 yd run (Kevin Sonntag kick)
{3-35, 1:23} 7 21
2 8:02 GV Reggie Spearmon 1 yd run (Kevin Sonntag
kick) {3-46, 1:19} 7 28
2 0:57 BU Rocco Forgione 11 yd pass from Chris
Thompson (Tom Oliver kick) {15-75, 7:05} 14 28
3 3:01 GV Reggie Spearmon 1 yd run (Kevin Sonntag
kick) {8-80, 3:21} 14 35
3 0:55 GV Reggie Spearmon 4 yd run (Kevin Sonntag
kick) {3-13, 0:39} 14 42
TEAM STATISTICS BU GV
First Downs 19 25
Rushes/Yards 35/104 52/241
Passes (A-C-I) 33/19/2 25/16/2
Yards Passing 214 277
Total Offense 255 493
Punts/Average 7/35.9 2/15.0
Fumbles/Lost 4/2 1/1
Penalties/Yards 6/61 7/75
Time of Possession 27:54 32:06
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 24-94, Lesniak 14-56; BU-Glaze 18-63, Henry 6-32.
PASSING: GV-Anes 12-17-0, 187; BU-Thompson 19-33-2, 214.
RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 8-172, Hibbler 3-61; BU-Forgione 7-107, Johnson 5-
30.
A - 4858
by Joe Conklin
The No. 2 ranked Lakers were well on their way to a 42-14 victory over Bloomsburg (Pa.)
in a first-round Division II playoff game at Lubbers Stadium when they gathered around
injured quarterback Curt Anes as he was being placed on a trainer’s cart at the 50-yard line.
“We decided we were going to do this for Curt,” junior wide receiver David Kircus said.
“He’s carried us all year long. I saw Curt at halftime and it brought a tear to my eye to see
him in so much pain.”
Anes injury was diagnosed as a dislocated left knee. He was taken to Saint Mary’s
Hospital for further evaluation.
Redshirt freshman Todd Wojciechowski took over and guided Grand Valley to two secondhalf
touchdowns as the Lakers (11-0) completed the first playoff win in school history.
The Lakers will host Saginaw Valley State (11-1) next Saturday in a rematch of Great Lakes
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference teams. The Cardinals, who lost to Grand Valley 38-7 on
Sept. 8, rallied to beat Indiana (Pa.) 33-32 Saturday.
Anes is one of eight finalists for the Harlon Hill Award, presented annually to Division II’s
top player. He had 48 touchdown passes and ran for five TDs in the regular season and made a
major first-half contribution to Saturday’s victory by throwing a 10-yard pass to Kircus and
running 29 yards for another score.
Running back Reggie Spearmon scored on 1, 1, and 4 yards for Grand Valley. He rushed
for 94 yards, complementing the passing attacks that saw Kircus finish with eight receptions
for 172 yards.
Defensive back Darren Smith returned an interception 35 yards for Grand Valley’s first
touchdown. The Lakers’ defense shut down Bloomsburg in the second half as linebacker
Clarence Lindsay and safety Dustin Cole finished with 10 tackles each.
“We lost to a fine football team.” Bloomsburg coach Danny Hale said. “I am really saddened
by Anes’ injury. He’s a real leader, I’d like to see what (Grand Valley) could do with
him throughout this playoff.”
The Lakers, playing in their first postseason game in three seasons, had been 0-5 in
Division II playoff contests.
“If our defense continues to play the way it plays, we feel we can keep playing this game
for a national championship,” Kelly said.

All-Time Postseason Summaries
2001 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 33, Saginaw Valley State 30
Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 24, 2001
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Saginaw Valley State 10 7 6 7 30
Grand Valley State 0 13 14 6 33
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} SV GV
1 10:01 SV Mark LaFreniere 2 yd pass from Matt
LaFleur (Eric Houle kick) {6-39, 2:50} 7 0
1 0:06 SV Eric Houle 39 yd field goal {6-58, 2:28} 10 0
2 13:24 GV David Kircus 25 yd pass from Todd
Wojciechowski (Ryan Brady pass failed)
{5-42, 1:42} 10 6
2 9:33 GV David Kircus 3 yd pass from Todd
Wojciechowski (Kevin Sonntag kick)
{9-33, 2:42} 10 13
2 3:33 SV Matt LaFleur 70 yd run (Eric Houle kick)
{3-59, 1:30} 17 13
3 9:44 GV Phil Condon 11 yd pass from Ryan Brady
(Kevin Sonntag kick) {7-45, 1:44} 17 20
3 4:55 GV David Kircus 38 yd pass from Ryan Brady
(Kevin Sonntag kick) {1-38, 0:01} 17 27
3 1:03 SV Matt LaFleur 4 yd run (Eric Houle kick
blocked) {8-46, 3:52} 23 27
4 5:34 GV Ryan Brady 3 yd run (Ryan Brady pass falied)
{6-64, 2:07} 23 33
4 3:27 SV Keath Bartynski 13 yd pass from Matt
LaFleur (Eric Houle kick) {6-64, 2:07} 30 33
TEAM STATISTICS SV GV
First Downs 14 24
Rushes/Yards 33/175 59/276
Passes (A-C-I) 23/15/2 22/11/1
Yards Passing 213 136
Total Offense 354 382
Punts/Average 4/38.3 5/41.4
Fumbles/Lost 3/1 1/1
Penalties/Yards 6/36 6/36
Time of Possession 28:19 31:41
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 25-113, Brady 22-88; SV-LaFleur 15-87, Bartynski 12-48.
PASSING: GV-Wojciechowski 8-15-0, 77; SV-LaFleur 15-23-2, 213.
RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 4-73, Condon 3-31; SV LaFreniere 6-45, Bartnski 4-73
A - 3737
by Joe Conklin
Brian Kelly’s voice pierced the din in the jubilant Grand Valley State locker room.
“This was a game for the ages,” the Lakers’ coach told his football players Saturday. “This is
our moment.”
No. 2-ranked Grand Valley rode raw emotion and the confidence of a third-string quarterback
to a 33-30 victory over Saginaw Valley State at rainy and windswept Lubbers Stadium and a berth
in the NCAA Division II national semifinals.
Sophomore Ryan Brady threw two touchdown passes in the second half and ran for a third TD
as the Lakers (12-0) beat Grand Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rival Saginaw Valley
(11-2) for the second tme this season.
The Lakers, who hadn’t won a playoff game in school history until this season will meet No.
9 Catawaba (N.C.) in next Saturday’s semifinals.
Brady, a starting wide receiver for the Lakers, was pressed into service at quarterback late in
the second quarter when starter Todd Wojciechowski suffered a rib injury.
“I’ve always been a quarterback at heart,” said Brady, who ran for 88 yards on 22 carries and
completed three of seven passes for 59 yards and one TD. “I always knew if anything drastic happened
or an emergency had to come, I would get thrown in there.”
Brady’s 3-yard run with 5:34 left in the game was the winning touchdown. He also threw an
11-yard TD pass to tight end Phil Condon, a 38-yarder to Kircus and ran out the clock in the last
3:27 after Saginaw Valley cut the gap to 33-30.
Kircus caught 25- and 3- yard TD passes from Wojciechowski in the first half as Grand Valley
rallied from a 10-0 deficit. Kircus has 32 TD catches this season.
Grand Valley’s Lucius Hawkins had two interceptions to spark the Laker’s defense that was
under constant pressure from Saginaw Valley quarterback Matt LaFleur, who Kelly called “one
of the most creative” players he’s seen in 15 years of coaching at Grand Valley.
“Our whole focus was on LaFleur,” said Grand Valley linebacker Clarence Lindsay, who had
eight tackles and three sacks for nine yards in losses. “He’ll make it happen for them...but he
can’t beat a team all by himself.”
LaFleur showed his creativity in a 70-yard TD when he sc rambled to turn a failed pass play
into a score. He also kept the Cardinals’ hopes alive with a desperate 33-yard fourth-down pass
to LaFreniere on their last drive.
“I can’t say enough about how disappointed I am right now,” LaFleur said. “I’m speechless
basically.”
The TD pass to Bartynski came with 3:27 left in the game, but Grand Valley ran out the clock.
“I feel like we ran out of time,” Saginaw Valley coach Randy Awrey said. “I think we would
have won the game if we had gotten the ball back”
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
2001 NCAA Division II Semifinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 34, Catawaba 16
Allendale, Mich. • Dec. 1, 2001
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Catawaba College 7 0 3 6 16
Grand Valley State 0 13 0 21 34
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} CC GV
1 7:15 CC Nick Means 27 yd pass from Luke Samples
(Matt Gross kick) {3-51, 0:54} 7 0
2 9:27 GV Terrance Banks 12 yd pass from Todd
Wojciechowski (Kevin Sonntag kick) {5-54,
1:06} 7 7
2 0:54 GV Scott Mackey 39 yd interception return
(Kevin Sonntag kick failed) 7 13
3 5:03 CC Matt Gross 25 yd field goal {6-54, 2:05} 10 13
4 14:58 GV Reggie Spearmon 1 yd run (Kevin Sonntag
kick) {11-77, 5:05) 10 20
4 6:36 CC Rodney Wallace 4 yd run (Matt Gross kick
failed) {8-41, 3:35} 16 20
4 5:19 GV Reggie Spearmon 3 yd run (Kevin Sonntag
kick) {3-72, 1:17} 16 27
4 0:39 GV Reggie Spearmon 2 yd run (Kevin Sonntag
kick) {8-53, 4:22} 16 34
TEAM STATISTICS CC GV
First Downs 16 18
Rushes/Yards 33/91 50/242
Passes (A-C-I) 36/22/2 14/7/0
Yards Passing 238 155
Total Offense 329 397
Punts/Average 7/30.7 6/40.3
Fumbles 0/0 1/1
Penalties 4/30 5/45
Time of Possession 32:26 27:34
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 20-121, Brady 23-107; CC-Wallace 19-68, Bland 6-16;
PASSING: GV-Wojciechowski 4-7-0, 63; CC-Samples 22-36-2, 238
RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 3-78, Banks 2-39; CC-Squirewell 8-51, Means 7-64
A-6585
by Howie Beardsley
Grand Valley State University quarterbacks Ryan Brady and Todd Wojciechowski
acknowledge that neither comes close to equaling the talents of Harlon Hill Trophy
finalist Curt Anes.
But together, Brady and Wojciechowski have been good enough in Anes’ absence
to lead the Lakers and the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to some
uncharted waters.
Grand Valley took advantage of a two-quarterback scheme, another strong running
day by Reggie Spearmon and a stalwart defensive effort in a 34-16 triumph over
Catawaba College in an NCAA Division semifinal game in front of 6,585 spectators
at Lubbers Stadium.
The outcome sends the Lakers (13-0) into Saturday’s 2 p.m. national championship
game against North Dakota in Florence, Ala.
Fourth-quarater touchdown runs of 1, 3, and 2 yards from Spearmon - part of the
junior’s 20-carry, 121-yard outing - allowed the Lakers to distance themselves from
a Catawaba squad that never got its patented running attack rolling.
“People said we couldn’t get this far when we lost Curt,” said defensive tackle
Shad Risk, referring to the season-ending dislocated knee and torn posterior cruciate
ligament Anes suffered in the postseason opener against Bloomsburg (Pa.)
University. “Be we all united together. We’ve done it the entire playoffs.”
GVSU accounted for 267 rushing yards and 397 total yards. Brady and
Wojciechowski combined to complete 7 of 14 passes for 155 yards, including
Wojciechowski’s 12-yard scoring pass to Terrance Banks early in the first quarter to
tie the score at 7-7.
Brady also gained 107 rushing yards on 23 attempts.
Catawaba (11-2) opened the scoring when quarterback Luke Samples found Nick
Means for a 27-yard touchdown pass midway through the first quarter.
A key play came when the Lakers saftety Scott Mackey intercepted Samples and
dashed 39 yards for a touchdown with 54 seconds left in the second quarter for a 13-
7 halftime advantage.
A 25-yard field goal from Matt Gross got the Indians within 13-10 with 5:03 left
in the third quarter. But the rest of the game belonged to the Lakers’ defense and
Spearmon, who has now rushed 69 times in the playoffs for 328 yards and six touchdowns.
“You have to give a lot of credit to Grand Valley to play with so much intensity
in a great football environment,” said Catawabo coach David Bennett. “We did not
capitalize early on field position, but Grand Valley did a great job changing up
schemes. And on defense, their mentality is, ‘You’re not going to run it against us,’
and they use brute force to make sure you don’t.”
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2001 NCAA Division II Championship Game
North Dakota 17, Grand Valley State 14
Florence, Ala. • Dec. 8, 2001
Braly Municipal Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 7 0 0 7 14
North Dakota 3 0 0 14 17
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV ND
1 11:18 ND Cameron Peterka 36 yd field goal {10-56, 3:42} 0 3
1 5:55 GV Ryan Brady 2 yd run (Kevin Sonntag kick)
{10-70, 3:14} 7 3
4 12:55 ND Kelly Klosterman 9 yd run (Cameron Peterka kick)
{7-30, 3:32} 7 10
4 2:46 GV Ryan Brady 12 yd run (Kevin Sonntag kick)
{10-81, 3:34} 14 10
4 0:29 ND Jed Perkerewicz 1 yd run (Cameron Peterka kick)
{9-80, 2:!7} 14 17
TEAM STATISTICS GV ND
First Downs 16 19
Rushes/Yards 34/161 50/187
Passes (A-C-I) 27/13/2 27/8/0
Yards Passing 138 139
Total Offense 299 326
Punts/Average 6/35.5 5/33.2
Fumbles 5/1 0/0
Penalties 10/85 8/50
Time of Possession 24:38 35:22
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: ND-Perkerewicz 26-96, Klosterman 18-61; GV-Brady 15-83,
Spearmon 7-52.
PASSING: ND-Klosterman 8-27-0, 139; GV-Wojciechowski 11-22-2, 128.
RECEIVING: ND-Schleuser 3-76, Graf 3-41; GV-Kircus 4-58, Banks 3-33.
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North Dakota Wins First Division II Football Championship
By BOB JOHNSON
Associated Press Writer
December 08, 2001 -
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) -- Jed Perkerewiez scored on a 1-yard with 29
seconds to play as North Dakota outlasted Grand Valley State 17-14 on
Saturday for its first NCAA Division II championship.
Grand Valley State (13-1) appeared poised to win its first national championship
when quarterback Ryan Brady scored his second touchdown of the
day on a 12-yard run with 2:46 to play.
North Dakota (14-1) then drove 80 yards in nine plays for the winning
score. On fourth down with 38 seconds to play, Kelby Klosterman hit
Luke Schleusner with a 58-yard pass to the 1. Perkerewiez scored on the
next play.
Perkerewiez ran 26 times for 96 yards to lead a North Dakota team that
did most of its damage on the ground on an overcast, damp day.
North Dakota took the lead with 12:55 to play on Klosterman's 9-yard
run. The Fighting Sioux quarterback ran for 61 yards and completed 8 of
27 passes for 139 yards.
For Grand Valley State, Brady and Todd Wojciechowski split quarterbacking
duties, with Brady rushing for 89 yards. Wojciechowski was the
Lakers' passing quarterback, completing 11 of 22 attempts for 128 yards.
Brady, a receiver for much of the season, and Wojciechowski were filling
in for injured Curt Anes, a finalist for Harlon Hill Trophy who suffered a
season-ending knee injury in the Lakers' first playoff game.
Grand Valley State led 7-3 at halftime after a sloppy first half that featured
three missed field goals by North Dakota and two turnovers by the
Lakers.
The Fighting Sioux took the opening kickoff and drove 56 yards in 10
plays to set up a 36-yard field goal by Cameron Peterka. The North
Dakota kicker missed field-goal attempts from 47, 38 and 36 yards later in
the half.
The Lakers drove 70 yards in 10 plays late in the first quarter with Brady
scoring on a two-yard-run. The drive featured both Grand Valley State
quarterbacks, with Wojciechowski completing passes of 19 and 20 yards
to David Kircus, and Brady setting up the score with an 18-yard run to the
5.
North Dakota's Mike O'Neil intercepted two of Wojciechowski's passes in
the first half, including one at the goal line when the Lakers were threatening
midway through the second quarter.

All-Time Postseason Summaries
2002 NCAA Division II First Round Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 62, C.W. Post 13
Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 23, 2002
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
C.W. Post 7 0 6 0 13
Grand Valley State 7 21 21 13 62
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} CWP GV
1 9:11 GV David Kircus 7-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {12-74, 5:49} 0 7
1 0:04 CWP T.J. Brocking 1-yard run
(Tim Wagner-kick) {13-51, 4:53} 7 7
2 13:14 GV David Kircus 48-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Ryan Brady-rush failed) {5-80, 1:50} 7 13
2 11:27 GV David Kircus 24-yard pass from Curt Anes
(David Kircus-pass) {2-27, 0:37} 7 21
2 1:14 GV Reggie Spearmon 34-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {1-34, 0:12} 7 28
3 10:54 GV Reggie Spearmon 1-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {8-45, 2:19} 7 35
3 8:07 GV David Kircus 34-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {3-38, 0:45} 7 42
3 0:51 GV Todd DeVree 5-yard pass from Ryan Brady
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {10-58, 3:57} 7 49
3 0:28 CWP Ian Smart 76-yard run
(Tim Wagner-kick failed) 13 49
4 12:56 GV Reggie Spearmon 15-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {9-56, 2:32} 13 56
4 4:08 GV Brent Lesniak 5-yard run
(kick failed) {9-70, 4:35} 13 62
TEAM STATISTICS CWP GV
First Downs 11 25
Rushes/Yards 44/183 42/137
Passes (A-C-I) 14-3 33-25
Yards Passing 21 391
Total Offense 204 528
Punts/Average 8/27.3 1/40.0
Fumbles/Lost 0/0 1/1
Penalties 7/44 10/88
Time of Possession 29:43 30:17
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 25-71; CWP-Smart 23-139.
PASSING: GV-Anes 23-31, 337 CWP-Blount 3-14, 21.
RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 7-161, Banks 7-68; CWP-Brocking 1-9.
A-4223
Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State rolled up 528 yards of total offense against
the top defense in Division II en route to a 62-13 victory over C.W. Post in NCAA
Division II First Round Playoff action Saturday. GVSU will play Inidana University
of Pennsylvania Saturday, Nov. 30. Game site and time will be determined Sunday.
GVSU opened the game with a 12-play, 74-yard scoring drive. Harlon Hill
Finalist Curt Anes connected with All-American David Kircus from seven yards out.
Hendrix added the PAT. After GVSU failed on a fourth down attempt midway
through the first quarter, C.W. Post drove 51 yards in 13 plays to tie the game.
GVSU contributed 34 yards in penalties on the drive. The Lakers dominated the
game from that point on as the Lakers scored 21 points in both the second and third
quarters. Kircus hauled in TD passes of 48 and 24 yards to put the Lakers up 21-7.
Senior RB Reggie Spearmon hauled in a 34-yard shovel pass for a TD to put the
Lakers up 28-7 at the half.
Spearmon scored on a one-yard run early in the second half and Anes hit Kircus
from 34 yards out to give the Lakers a 42-7 lead midway through the third quarter.
Senior Defensive end Todd DeVree got on the scoreboard when he caught a five
yard TD pass from Ryan Brady on a failed field goal attempt. C.W. Post's Ian Smart
scored the final points of the game for the Pioneers when he went 76 yards for a TD
on the Lakers' second team defense late in the third quarter.
Spearmon scored third TD from 15 yards out and Brent Lesniak added a five yard
TD run to conclude the scoring for GVSU. The Grand Valley State defense limited
C.W. Post to 204 total yards, including just 21 via the air. Smart rushed for 139 yards
on 23 carries overall, 90 of which came on the GVSU second team defense. QB Rob
Blount completed 3-of-14 passes for 21 yards and was sacked four times. Scott
Mackey led the Laker defense with seven tackles, while Orlando Williams, Keyonta
Marshall and Joe Ballard each notched six tackles. GVSU recorded 10 tackles for
loss (42 yards).
Anes completed 23-of-31 passes for 337 yards and six TDs, while Kircus hauled
in seven receptions for a 161 yards and four TDs. Spearmon rushed for 71 yards and
one TD on 25 carries, while also catching five passes for 84 yards and two TDs.
Terrance Banks caught seven passes for 68 yards.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
2002 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 62, Indiana (Pa.) 21
Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 30, 2002
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Indiana (Pa.) 7 0 14 0 21
Grand Valley State 19 31 10 2 62
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} IUP GV
1 12:23 GV Brent Lesniak 15-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {8-69, 2:37} 0 7
1 7:11 GV David Kircus 11-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick failed) {11-64, 4:01} 0 13
1 5:09 IUP J.R. Thomas 38-yard pass from Brian Eyerman
(Josh Telenko-kick) {4-59, 2:02} 7 13
1 0:52 GV Reggie Spearmon 1-yard run
(Curt Anes pass failed) {11-70, 4:17} 7 19
2 13:46 GV Dave Hendrix 35-yard field goal
{5-25, 1:14} 7 22
2 11:21 GV Reggie Spearmon 16-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {2-36, 0:17} 7 29
2 6:51 GV Reggie Spearmon 1-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {8-50, 3:19} 7 36
2 4:18 GV B. Langston 4-yard blocked punt return
(Dave Hendrix-kick) 7 43
2 0:51 GV Reggie Spearmon 1-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {7-28, 2:46} 7 50
3 14:15 IUP Elice Parker 70-yard run
(Josh Telenko-kick) {1-75, 0:45} 14 50
3 12:59 GV Brent Lesniak 15-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-57, 1:16} 14 57
3 10:13 IUP LeRon McCoy 4-yard pass from Brian Eyerman
(Josh Telenko-kick) {8-75, 2:46} 21 57
3 1:32 GV Dave Hendrix 42-yard field goal
{13-60, 6:19} 21 60
4 1:22 GV Team Saftey 21 62
TEAM STATISTICS IUP GV
First Downs 9 33
Rushes/Yards 25/103 58/291
Passes (A-C-I) 20-8-1 28-21
Yards Passing 125 235
Total Offense 228 526
Punts/Average 6/20.7 1/13.0
Fumbles/Lost 3/3 2/2
Penalties 9/72 8/59
Time of Possession 21:08 38:52
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Lesniak 16-125, Spearmon 25-112; IUP-Parker 11-101.
PASSING: GV-Anes 17-22, 191; IUP-Eyerman 6-15, 113.
RECEIVING: GV-Banks 7-96; IUP-Howard 2-39.
A-3705
Allendale, Mich. - #1 Grand Valley State posted 50 first half points and cruised to a 62-21 victory
over #6 Indiana, Penn. in the Northeast Region Championship game on Saturday (Nov. 30)
at Lubbers Stadium. The Lakers scored on all eight of their possessions in the first half and led
50-7 at the intermission. The first team offense scored on their opening drive in the second half
and left the game with a commanding 57-14 lead with 12:59 left in the third. The Laker rushing
attack posted 306 yards on the ground while the offense totaled 526 yards. Reggie Spearmon
and Brent Lesniak combined for 237 yards and six TD's in the game. GVSU is 12-0 on the season
and move into the NCAA Semifinals where they will play Northern Colorodo on Saturday,
Dec. 7 at 1:00 pm.
Grand Valley opened the game with a 69-yard drive that was capped by a Lesniak 15-yard
touchown scamper just 2:37 into the game. Harlon Hill candidate Curt Anes connected with WR
David Kircus on the Lakers next drive from 11 yards out to boost the lead to 13-0. IUP cut the
lead back to one score after a 39-yard TD pass from Brian Eyerman to J.R. Thomas, but GVSU
responded with another impressive drive that covered 70 yards and 4:17 on the clock. Spearmon
finshed the drive with a 1-yard plunge to give the Lakers a 19-7 advantage after one quarter.
After the GVSU defense forced a fumble the Lakers added three more points on a 35-yard
David Hendrix field goal. Again the Laker defense caused a turnover as Joe Ballard picked up
a fumble and two plays later Spearmon went 16 yards to add seven more to the lead. The Grand
Valley special teams came up with a big play on the next IUP possession as Brandon Langston
blocked an Indian punt and took it four yards for a score to give the Lakers a 43-7 lead. After a
quick three and out by the IUP offense, GVSU finished off the half with one final drive that
Spearmon ended with another one-yard TD run.
IUP started the second half with a 70-yard TD run by Elice Parker to cut the lead to 50-14.
But Anes finished his day by leading the Lakers back down the field for one more TD as Lesniak
took it in from 15-yards out to push the lead back to 57-14. IUP scored the final TD on the next
possesion as Eyerman hit McCoy for a 4-yard touchdown. David Hendrix added a 42-yard field
goal with 1:32 left in the third to make the score 60-21 and the Laker defense forced a IUP safety
with 1:22 left in the game for the final tally.
Brent Lesniak ended up leading the rushing offense with 125 yards on 16 carries and two
TD's, while Reggie Spearmon rolled up 112 yards on 25 carries and a GV single-game record
four TD rushes. Curt Anes completed 17 of 22 passes for 191 yards and a TD. Terrance Banks
led the receiving corps with seven catches for 96 yards while David Kircus tallied four catches
for 23 yards and a touchdown.
Orlando Williams recorded six tackles to lead the GVSU defense. The Lakers caused four
turnovers and added five sacks on the day. Joe Ballard recorded a forced fumble and a fumble
recovery, while Marcus Spenser and Scott Mackey added forced fumbles and Williams and
Chad Day recovered the drops. Shad Risk tallied two sacks and Mackey, Dan Vaughn, and
William Gray all added one a piece.
The Lakers end a string of six straight losses to IUP by scoring the most points ever on an
IUP defense.
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2002 NCAA Division II Semifinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 44, Northern Colorado 7
Allendale, Mich. • Dec. 7, 2002
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Northern Colorado 0 0 7 0 7
Grand Valley State 7 17 13 7 44
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} NC GV
1 10:45 GV Reggie Spearmon 3-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {11-65, 4:15} 0 7
2 13:32 GV David Kircus 16-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {13-89, 5:11} 0 14
2 8:18 GV David Kircus 24-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {7-63, 2:47} 0 21
2 2:26 GV Dave Hendrix 24-yard field goal {8-31, 4:10} 0 24
3 13:37 NC Jared Jackson 22-yard pass from Mark Passard
(Mark Swim-kick) {4-65, 1:23} 7 24
3 11:50 GV Reggie Spearmon 13-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {5-67, 1:47} 7 31
3 2:58 GV David Kircus 21-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick failed) {5-35, 1:48} 7 37
4 3:42 GV David Kircus 5-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {10-60, 5:12} 7 44
TEAM STATISTICS NC GV
First Downs 15 27
Rushes/Yards 25/5 41/189
Passes (A-C-I) 32-20-3 28-20-0
Yards Passing 243 243
Total Offense 248 432
Punts/Average 6/42.8 3/28.7
Fumbles/Lost 0-0 3-1
Penalties 8-90 3-35
Time of Possession 28:02 31:58
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Spearmon 32-143; NC-Matthews 13-50.
PASSING: GV-Anes 20-28, 243; NC-Passard 20-32, 243.
RECEIVING: GV-Banks 11-116, Kircus 7-90; NC-Pyatt 6-60, Jackson 5-75.
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Grand Valley to play for National Championship
Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State will make its second straight trip to Florence,
Alabama for the NCAA DII National Championship game after rolling past
Northern Colorado 44-7 in Saturday's semifinal matchup at Lubbers Stadium. The
Lakers jumped out to a 24-0 halftime lead and never looked back as GVSU recorded
its 22nd straight home victory. Senior Harlon Hill candidate Curt Anes hooked
up with All-American WR David Kircus on four of the Laker touchdowns, while
Reggie Spearmon added the other two scores. GVSU, which has been ranked #1 all
season, will play #2 Valdosta State in next week's National Championship on
Saturday, December 14th, at 4:00 pm EST.
GVSU took the opening kickoff 65 yards in 11 plays, culiminated by Spearmon's
3-yard TD run. The Lakers drove 89 yards in 13 plays as Kircus and Anes hooked
up for the first of their four pass-catch TDs. The first covered 16 yards. Kircus and
Anes hooked up again, this time from 24 yards out at the 8:18 mark of the second
quarter to put GVSU up 21-0. Anes scrambled around for near 10 seconds before
finding Kircus. PK David Hendrix drilled a 24-yard field goal with 2:26 left in the
second quarter to give GVSU a 24-0 lead. Northern Colorado drove down to the
Laker five yard line with under a minute left in the opeing half, but three straight
Laker QB sacks forced the Bears into a field goal which Keyonta Marshall blocked.
Northern Colorado got on the board with their first possession of the second half
with a 4-play, 65-yard drive. QB Mark Passard connected with Jared Jackson on a
22-yard TD. However, the Lakes answered with an impressive 5-play, 67-yard TD
drive with Spearmon going the final 13 yards for the TD. Anes and Kircus hooked
up with 2:58 left in the third quarter on a 21-yard TD and again in the fourth quarter,
this from 5-yards out.
The Grand Valley State defense recorded nine QB sacks and limited UNC to just
five yards rushing on 25 carries. Eight Lakers combined for the nine QB sacks,
while GVSU also picked off three passes. Scott Mackey, Joe Ballard and Marvis
Bryant each recorded a pick. Orlando Williams led the defense with nine tackles and
three QB sacks, while Scott Mackey and Dan Vaughn each recorded seven. Vaughn
also notched a career-high four QB sacks.
Anes completed 20-28 passes for 243 yards and four TDs, while running for 22
yards on four carries. Spearmon rushed 32 times for 143 yards and two TDs, while
Terrance Banks tied the GVSU single-game record with 11 receptions for 116 yards.
Kircus caught seven passes for 90 yards and four TDs.
Mark Passard completed 20-32 passes for 243 yards and one TD, but was sacked
nine times. Brad Pyatt caught six passes for 60 yards, while Jared Jackson hauled in
five passes for 75 yards. Adam Matthews rushed 13 times for 50 yards.
Notes... Grand Valley State has now won 22 straight games at Lubbers
Stadium...WR David Kircus caught four TD passes (32), breaking college football
all-division mark of 28 he set last year. Kircus also has 73 career TD receptions, the
second highest total in college football history and just two behind the all-time
record of 75...Curt Anes moved past the 10,000-yard mark in career passing yards.
Anes has thrown for 10,220 yards and 111 TDs in his career.

All-Time Postseason Summaries
2002 NCAA Division II National Championship Game
Grand Valley State 31, Valdosta State 24
Florence, Ala. • Dec. 14, 2002
Braly Municipal Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Valdosta State 3 3 7 11 24
Grand Valley State 14 3 7 7 31
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} VS GV
1 6:23 VS Will Rhody 26-yard field goal {9-89, 2:54} 3 0
1 5:37 GV Reggie Spearmon 9-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {2-58, 0:46} 3 7
1 1:06 GV David Kircus 54-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {3-54, 1:35} 3 14
2 12:54 GV Dave Hendrix 38-yard field goal {5-23, 2:01} 3 17
2 0:34 VS Will Rhody 27-yard field goal {4-2, 2:00} 6 17
3 12:28 GV David Kircus 67-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-69, 1:37} 6 24
3 3:51 VS Aaron Jenkins 7-yard run
(Will Rhody Kick) {14-56, 4:51} 13 24
4 3:30 VS Will Rhody 43-yard field goal {10-38, 3:50} 16 24
4 3:09 VS Tim Thompson 0-yard fumble recovery
(C.J. Lofton pass) 24 24
4 1:04 GV David Kircus 10-yard pass from Curt Anes
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {7-68, 2:05} 24 31
TEAM STATISTICS VS GV
First Downs 14 17
Rushes/Yards 35/133 30/118
Passes (A-C-I) 42-27-3 36-23-1
Yards Passing 181 361
Total Offense 314 479
Punts/Average 7-35.3 4-41.8
Fumbles/Lost 3-0 2-2
Penalties 1-10 6-39
Time of Possession 32:35 27:25
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Lesniak 8-56; VS-Jenkins 20-111.
PASSING: GV-Anes 23-36, 361; VS-Faulkner 26-41, 139.
RECEIVING: GV-Kircus 11-270, Banks 9-66; VS- Jordan 4-57, Mosley 9-47.
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Grand Valley Claims Division II National Championship
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
Florence, Ala. - Harlon Hill Award winner Curt Anes hit All-American wide
receiver David Kircus with a 10-yard scoring pass with 1:04 left in the game to lift
Grand Valley State to a 31-24 victory and the 2002 NCAA Division II Football
National Championship. The National Championship is the school's first-ever in a
varsity sport.
Valdosta State opened the scoring with a field goal by Will Rhody at the 6:23 mark
of the first quarter. The field goal capped an 8-play, 89-yard drive and put the Lakers
behind for just the second time in 2002. The VSU lead didn't last long as GVSU
went 58 yards in just two plays. Anes hit Kircus with a 49-yard pass play, and Reggie
Spearmon carried the ball in from 9-yards out to put the Lakers up 7-3. The Blazers
were forced to punt on its ensuing drive and the Lakers struck quickly again. Anes
hit Kircus again, this time with a 54-yards out and David Hendrix added the PAT to
put the Lakers up 14-3. GVSU drove 23 yards in five plays and Hendrix hit a 38yard
field goal to put GVSU up 17-3. VSU added a field goal late in the second quarter
to pull the Blazers within 11 (17-6) at the half.
The Lakers forced a three and out to open the second half and the GVSU took
advantage as Anes hit Kircus with a 67-yard scoring pass. Hendrix added the PAT
and GVSU led 24-6. VSU scored it first TD of the game midway through the third
quarter as Aaron Jenkins rambled in from seven yards out to cap a 14-play, 56-yard
drive. GVSU missed a pair of scoring opportunities and the Blazers capitalized to
close the margin. Rhody kicked a 43-yard field goal, followed by a mishandled snap
by Laker QB Curt Anes that VSU's Tim Thompson recovered for TD. Buster
Faulkner hit C.J. Lofton with the two-point conversion to tie the game at 24-24 with
3:09 left.
Terrence Banks put the Lakers in good field position with a 30-yard kickoff return.
Anes and Kircus then went to work. Anes hit Kircus with an 8-yard completion, then
a 33-yard stop-n-go. Facing a third and nine from the VSU 26 yard line, Anes hit
Kircus with a 10-yard completion. Spearmon ran six yards to the Blazer 10 to set up
the winning score. Anes checked from a run play to pass play and hit Kircus with the
National Championship winning score.
Anes completed 23-of-36 passes for 361 yards and three TDs. Kircus caught a
championship game record 11 passes for record 270 yards and three TDs. Terrence
Banks caught nine passes for 66 yards, while Brent Lesniak rushed eight times for
56 yards. Spearmon rushed 14 times for 29 yards. DB Melvin Estes and DL Keyonta
Marshal led the defense with a combined 24 tackles and 12 tackles for loss (37
yards). Estes notched 12 tackles, six tackles for loss (-21) and 2.5 QB sacks, while
Marshall chipped in 12 stops, six tackles for loss and one QB sack. LB Orlando
Williams notched eight tackles, two tackles for loss and one QB sack. CB Darren
Smith snagged a pair of interception and notched two pass deflections.
GVSU completed the 2002 season with a perfect 14-0 record, including wins in
33-of-its-last-34 games.
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2003 NCAA Division II First Round Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 65, Bentley College 36
Waltham, Mass. • Nov. 22, 2003
Bentley Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 17 20 7 21 65
Bentley College 6 16 6 8 36
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV BC
1 12:31 GV Mario Locricchio 34-yd blocked punt return
(Dave Hendrix-kick)
7 0
1 10:00 BC Dallas Mall 18-yd pass from Marc Eddy
(Enzo Tirino-kick) {7-80, 2:31} 7 6
1 8:51 GV Brandon Langston 93-yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(David Hendrix-kick) {3-92, 1:09} 14 6
1 6:25 GV David Hendrix 33-yd field goal {7-12, 2:12} 17 6
2 14:49 GV David Hendrix 35-yd field goal {6-20, 2:04} 20 6
2 10:06 BC Enzo Tirino 34-yd field goal {13-53, 4:43} 20 9
2 9:06 GV Michael Tennessee 5-yd run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {3-19, 1:00} 27 9
2 6:14 GV Micah Staley 27-yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-28, 0:57} 34 9
2 3:19 BC Dallas Mall 5-yd pass from Marc Eddy
(Enzo Tirino-kick) {8-70, 2:55) 34 15
2 1:01 BC Dallas Mall 34-yd pass from Marc Eddy
(Enzo Tirino-kick) {5-82, 1:15) 34 22
2 00:00 GV David Hendrix 29-yd field goal {5-53, 1:01} 37 22
3 12:11 GV Brandon Langston 29-yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {6-67, 2:49} 44 22
3 3:47 BC Mark Dhooge 17-yd pass from Marc Eddy
(Marc Eddy pass failed) {7-67, 2:24} 44 28
4 13:47 GV Cullen Finnerty 20-yd run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {2-20, 0:14} 51 28
4 12:14 GV Scott Mackey 37-yd interception return
(David Hendrix-kick) 58 28
4 6:43 BC Dallas Mall 5-yd pass from Marc Eddy
(Russ Bonilla pass from Marc Eddy) {15-71, 5:31} 58 36
4 3:44 GV Ryan Hukill 18-yd run
(David Hendrix-kick) {2-26, 0:48} 65 36
TEAM STATISTICS GV BC
First Downs 17 22
Rushes/Yards 38/218 25/-14
Passes (A-C-I) 31/17/0 59/34/5
Yards Passing 317 446
Total Offense 535 432
Punts/Average 3/111 4/87
Fumbles 0/0 0/0
Penalties 18/172 6/43
Time of Possession
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Finnnerty 13-92; BC-Breda 10-9.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 17-31-0, 317; BC-Eddy 34-59-5, 446.
RECEIVING: GV-Langston 8-148; BC-Mall 14-170.
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27:27 32:33
Waltham Mass. - Neither a flashy Bentley College passing attack nor a field littered with penalty
flags could prevent Grand Valley State University from successfully beginning defense of its
NCAA Division II football championship Saturday afternoon.
Quarterback Cullen Finnerty threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns as Grand Valley throttled
the Falcons, 65-36, in the first round of the playoffs.
The redshirt freshman also carried 13 times for a game-high 92 yards to help the Lakers (11-
1) overcome school records in penalties (18) and penalty yards allowed (172) before a standingroom
crowd of 4,433 at Bentley Stadium.
Brandon Langston had eight receptions for 148 yards and two scores, including a 93-yard
grab, and returned two kickoffs for 101 yards. Staley caught six passes for 120 yards and a
touchdown to highlight Grand Valley’s 535 yards of offense.
“We had a great game plan. We were confident we could put up a lot of points quickly,”
Finnerty said after GVSU won its 17th straight road game.
“They gave us a lot of looks that were really good for our quarterback runs, They were also
keying on Michael (Tennessee), so we did a lot of play-action with him and I just kept the ball
and had a lot of clear looks out there.”
Tennessee, who led the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with 1,295 rushing
yards, had 79 yards and a 6-yard touchdown on 13 carries.
“We knew they weren’t going to let us run the football with Michael,” said Lakers coach Brian
Kelly, who played his college football at nearby Assumption (Mass.) College. “So we spread the
field and probably had more no-back sets than we’ve had all year, and the one guy that is not
defensible in that scheme is the quarterback.”
“Cullen can run and throw the football. When you have that double threat, why not utilize
him? You’re in the playoffs. You have to do what you have to do.”
The decisive victory sends the Lakers to Saginaw Valley State next Saturday for the Northeast
Region championship game.
“We didn’t get the job done the first time with Saginaw Valley,” Staley said. “We can’t wait
to get a second chance.”
Bentley (10-1) leaned on quarterback Marc Eddy, who completed 34 of 59 passes for 446
yards and five touchdowns. Receiver Dallas Mall had 14 receptions for 170 yards and four
touchdowns.
Eddy, however, suffered five interceptions, and was sacked five times. Grand Valley free safety
DeJuane Boone had two of those pickoffs, while strong safety Scott Mackey returned his
school-record 16th career interception 37 yard for a touchdown.
Safety Sean Roland and linebacker William Gray also made interceptions.
“That was probably the best team we’ve ever played,” said 25-year Bentley coach Peter
Yetten. “They’re a well-oiled machine with a lot of weapons and speed, and their size wore us
down.”
“Their (defensive) lineman and linebackers were really quick,” Eddy said. “They do a lot
with their defense to confuse you.”
“We felt the speed of our defense would be successful for us,” said Lakers defensive end
Aaron Hein. “We knew they’d get their yards with their passing game, but we weren’t going to
let them get anything when they carried the football.”
David Hendrix added three field goals for Grand Valley and Mario Locricchio returned a
blocked punt by Langston 34 yards for the first of Saturday’s 13 total touchdowns.
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2003 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 10, Saginaw Valley 3
Saginaw, Mich. • Nov. 29, 2003
Wickes Memorial Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 0 10 0 0 10
Saginaw Valley State 3 0 0 0 3
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV SV
1 5:47 SV Eric Houle 21-yd field goal {16-74,6:28} 0 3
2 3:12 GV Dave Hendrix 31-yd field goal{9-50, 3:39} 3 3
2 1:33 GV Scott Mackey 46-yd interception return
(Dave Hendrix-kick) 10 3
TEAM STATISTICS GV SV
First Downs 14 20
Rushes/Yards 33/93 33/46
Passes (A-C-I) 26/13/1 46/27/2
Yards Passing 204 300
Total Offense 297 346
Punts/Average 5/184 5/214
Fumbles 0/0 0/0
Penalties 4/28 7/35
Time of Possession 27:15 32:45
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Tennessee 16-66; SV-Bridges 15-46
PASSING: GV-C. Finnerty 12-25-1, 196; SV-Radlinski 27-46-2, 300.
RECEIVING: GV-Langston 4-74; SV-Martinez 8-107.
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University Center, Mich. - Heading into Saturday’s showdown between top-ranked
Saginaw Valley State and defending NCAA Division II champion Grand Valley
State, the game had all the hallmarks of an offensive shoot-out.
Grand Valley coach Brian Kelly knew better.
All-America free safety Scott Mackey returned an interception 46 yards for a late
second-quarter touchdown, and the Lakers’ defense bent but never broke throughout
the chilly afternoon at Wicks Memorial Stadium to secure a 10-3 victory in the quarterfinals
of the Division II playoffs.
The Lakers (12-1) earned their 17th straight road win, their third northeast Region
title in a row and a third consecutive trip to the national semifinals, where they will
face Texas A&M-Kingsville.
Texas A&M-Kingsville (11-1) defeated Central Oklahoma 49-6 for the West
Region crown.
“My expectations going into this game (were) different from what the media
thought, because I thought it would be this kind of football game,” said Kelly, who
is one win away from leading the Lakers to their third straight appearance in the
Division II championship game.
“They know what we do, we know what they do. It was going to be attention to
the little things - field position, turnovers. The little details in games like this are
what we coached hard on all week, and our kids executed from that standpoint.”
Saginaw Valley, ranked No. 1 in the final Division II poll, had averaged 36.2
points and 413.9 yards of offense. Behind quarterback Mark Radlinski’s 27-for-46
passing for 300 yards, the Cardinals had 346 yards and they reached the GVSU 2-,
7-, 29-, and 8-yard lines.
But all they could show for it was Eric Houle’s 21 yard field goal on their opening
possession.
“It’s obviously important when you’re in the red zone (or inside the opponents’
20 yard line) to score points in a game like this, but neither offense scored a touchdown,”
said Cardinals coach Randy Awrey.
“Grand Valley has a good defense, and they were able to get to our quarterback
sometimes. Give them credit. They’re a good team, and we just had two of the best
teams in the country play each other. It was a great game, and with these playoff situations,
somebody has to go home and somebody gets to go on.”
Led by four quarterback sacks on the part of linebacker Lucuis Hawkins, the
Lakers recorded a season-high seven sacks. Radlinski, a junior from Grand Rapids
Catholic Central, had been sacked just 13 times in his previous 12 games this year.
In Saginaw Valley’s 34-20 at Grand Valley on Oct. 18, Radlinski was not sacked,
and the Lakers turned the ball over six times.
“The coaches put us in the best position to win, and we have to believe in them,”
Hawkins said. “I just thank coach (Chuck) Martin (defensive coordinator) that he had
confidence in the defense and me.”
“We got to Mark the first time we played them, but the game obviously got out
of hand with the turnovers we had.” Kelly said. “We knew we could get pressure on
him. We changed up some things in coverage. We brought Lucius and overloaded,
and he used his speed to his advantage today.”
Radlinski, the offensive player of the year in the Great Lakes Conference, blamed
himself for the sacks and the interception by Mackey.
“We had our opportunities. We just got in that red zone and couldn’t punch it in,”
he said. “They came out and pressured me pretty good.”
“It’s my job to get the ball out of my hands (to avoid sacks). There’s a lot of times
I didn’t do that. And I game them seven points. That’s on me. I’ll take the responsibility.”
Mackey, a senior from nearby Bay City, said he simply got a good jump on a pass
intended for Saginaw Valley wide receiver Mark LaFreniere to make the interception
and then streak down the right side for the 46-yard touchdown return.

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2003 NCAA Division II Semifinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 31, Texas A&M-Kingsville 3
Kingsville, Tex. • Dec. 6, 2003
Javelina Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 7 7 3 14 31
Texas A&M-Kingsville 3 0 0 0 3
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV TAM
1 12:18 TAM Richard Hammond 37-yard field goal
{4-5, 1:28} 0 3
1 7:29 GV Cullen Finnerty 20-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {14-67, 4:49} 7 3
2 1:01 GV Michael Tennessee 30-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-39, 1:25} 14 3
3 10:17 GV Dave Hendrix 23-yard field goal {5-13, 1:27} 17 3
4 9:30 GV Cullen Finnerty 3-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {16-80, 8:54} 24 3
4 6:18 GV Michael Tennessee 15-yard run
(Dave Hendrix-kick) {4-35, 1:27} 31 3
TEAM STATISTICS GV TAM
First Downs 19 10
Rushes/Yards 61/299 27/46
Passes (A-C-I) 19-8-0 21-11-3
Yards Passing 54 84
Total Offense 353 130
Punts/Average 3/33 0/0
Fumbles/Lost 1--7 0-0
Penalties 11-114 10-82
Time of Possession 37:20 22:40
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Tennessee 37-155, Finnerty 17-117; TAM-Williams 16-72.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 8-17-0, 54; TAM-Taylor 11-21-3, 84.
RECEIVING: GV-Tennessee 5-17; TAM-Washington 4-42, Williams 3-33.
A-10500
Kingsville, Texas - Despite that wide grin that accompanies Michael Tennessee
wherever he goes, the Grand Valley State University junior admitted to being a frustrated
running back in each of the Lakers’ first two playoff games.
Rightly so, since the defenses of Bentley (Mass.) College and Saginaw Valley
State basically placed 11 guys on the line of scrimmage to stop the All-Great Lakes
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference performer.
Saturday afternoon, on a cold and sunny day in south Texas, Tennessee, with help
from quarterback Cullen Finnerty, accepted a familiar challenge issued by Texas
A&M University-Kingsville’s defense. This time, he made the Javelinas pay dearly
in leading the Lakers to their third straight national title game appearance.
Tennessee rushed 37 times for 155 yards and two touchdowns to turn the NCAA
Division II semifinal showdown into a one-sided 31-3 GVSU victory before a
Javelina Stadium crowd of 10,500.
The Lakers will defend their title Saturday at 4 p.m. against the University of
North Dakota, the team that defeated them in the 2001 national championship game.
“Each week defenses give us something different, so we just take what we can
get, and today they gave us the running game,” Tennessee said after carrying the
defending national champions to their third straight trip to the national championship
game at Florence, Ala.
“We know if we can put points on the board in any way, our defense is going to
do its job and keep points off the board.”
Finnerty did much of his damage on the ground as well, rushing for 117 yards
and two touchdowns on 17 carries. The redshirt freshman passed just 17 times, completing
eight for 54 yards.
The Javelinas, who averaged 197.4 rushing yards behind 1,500-yard running back
Larry Williams, and 403.9 total yards, gained just 46 rushing yards and 130 total
offensive yards.
They faltered against a Grand Valley defense that intercepted A&M-Kingsville
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quarterback Daniel Taylor three times, sacked him four times, and recovered two
fumbles.
“When you look at ball games where teams are so equal, it’s the ability to play
great defense and run the football,” said GVSU coach Brian Kelly. “That’s really
been our recipe, and finding a way to scratch out some points.”
“That’s a very talented team in Texas A&M-Kingsville. We got some breaks.
We got fortunate and were able to get some turnovers. And, again, we were able to
control the clock to the point where we could shorten the game.”
Grand Valley ran 80 offensive plays, and possessed the ball for 37 minutes and
20 seconds. The Javelinas had the football for 22:40, and ran 48 plays.
“That will get you some wins,” Kelly said when told A&M-Kingsville’s yardage
total was 130.
The Lakers, whose last five games have been played away from Lubbers
Stadium, have now won 19 straight road games. They are 10-1 over the last three
seasons in postseason competition.
“It was exceptional,” defensive tackle Keyonta Marshall said of Saturday’s defensive
effort. “Our coaches do a great job every week getting us prepared to defend
whoever we play. We knew what they were going to run before they ran it.”
The setback was the first in the last 13 home games for A&M-Kingsville. It also
ended the Javelinas’ 11-game winning streak.
Finnerty’s 20-yard scamper down the left sideline midway through the first quarter
gave GVSU a 7-3 lead. Then, with 1:01 remaining in the second quarter,
Tennessee hit the middle of the line on a fourth-and-1 call at the Javelinas’ 30-yard
line, squeezed through a mass of bodies and sprinted to the end zone for a 14-3
GVSU lead.
“You could tell we were wearing them down, and they were getting a little
fatigued and frustrated,” Tennessee said. “That combination makes for a long day
for those guys. They started to make mistakes, and we took advantage of those mistakes.”
David Hendrix’s 23-yard field goal in the opening moments of the third quarter
made it a 17-3 advantage.
The Lakers sealed the triumph with a lengthy fourth-quarter march. Behind the
running of Tennessee and Finnerty, Grand Valley rumbled 80 yards on 16 plays, and
capped the drive with Finnerty’s 3-yard jaunt around the right side.
Tennesse’s final touchdown came on a 15-yard run with 6:18 to play.
“Quarterback runs are a big part of our offense, and they worked for us in this
one,” Finnerty said. “We have a great running back in Michael and a great offensive
line. Defenses like to key on Michael, so, here and there, we run the football
with me, and there’s a lot of easy open looks out there.”
“Like Michael said, they were going for the big hit. I could tell when they were
trying to tackle me that they were trying to strip the ball. That enabled me to keep
my legs moving and break tackles.”
Texas A&M-Kingsville began the day’s scoring with Richard Hammond’s 37-yard
field goal. His kick came after an errant Finnerty lateral to Tennessee at the GVSU
25-yard line on the third play of the game.
Last week, Saginaw Valley State also kicked a field goal on its first offensive
possession before being held scoreless the remainder of the day.
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2003 NCAA Division II National Championship Game
Grand Valley State 10, North Dakota 3
Florence, Ala. • Dec. 13, 2003
Braly Municipal Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
North Dakota 0 0 0 3 3
Grand Valley State 3 0 7 0 10
184
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} ND GV
1 7:32 GV David Hendrix 19-yard field goal
{17-79, 7:28} 0 3
3 9:15 GV M. Tennessee 1-yard run
(David Hendrix-kick) {4-20, 1:29} 0 10
4 9:47 ND Jeff Glas 35-yard field goal
{14-6, 5:33} 3 10
TEAM STATISTICS ND GV
First Downs 17 19
Rushes/Yards 23/22 34/128
Passes (A-C-I) 42-28-1 29-19
Yards Passing 281 149
Total Offense 303 277
Punts/Average 3/38.3 2/32.5
Fumbles/Lost 3-1 1-1
Penalties 7-64 3-30
Time of Possession 30:13 29:47
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Finnerty 19-78, Tennessee 12-38-1; ND-Roland 12-43.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 19-29, 149 ND- Bowenkamp 28-41-1, 281.
RECEIVING: GV-Staley 4-45, Locricchio 4-44; ND- Johnson 7-101,
Stattleman 8-57.
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Florence, Ala. - A determined North Dakota football team could not break the will
of the Grand Valley State University defense this time.
The Lakers held off a potential game-winning drive late, intercepting a pass near
the goal line to preserve a 10-3 win in the NCAA Division II Championship Game
Saturday.
The effort in front of a Braly Municipal Stadium crowd of 7,236 allowed GVSU
to become the sixth Division II team to win back-to-back national titles since the
first championship game in 1973.
Grand Valley (14-1) would be celebrating three titles in a row if North Dakota
hadn't rallied in 2001 to beat the Lakers 17-14 with a fourth-quarter drive.
“That was deja vu that North Dakota moved the ball down field," GVSU coach
Brian Kelly said, referring to the game's dramatic finish. "Our defense has just
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answered the bell the past three weeks. They have not let up a touchdown now in 12
consecutive quarters of playoff competition. That's a lot to be said in terms of how
we got back here.
"We got back here on the backs of our defense."
The defense sought redemption for a dejecting end to the 2001 contest against
North Dakota.
The Fighting Sioux edged Grand Valley two years ago when they scored on a 1yard
touchdown run with 29 seconds left.
A 58-yard reception for a tight end off a missed tackle set up the decisive score.
This year, North Dakota were thinking of a similar end when GVSU's David
Hendrix missed a 43-yard field goal with 3 minutes, 54 seconds remaining.
The Fighting Sioux (12-2) moved up the field and put themselves in a 1st-and-10
at the Grand Valley 17-yard line. They downed the ball to stop the clock. The Lakers
then forced two incomplete passes, including a third-down one that fell incomplete
in the end zone.
North Dakota quarterback John Bowenkamp looked to keep the drive alive on
fourth quarter, but GVSU linebacker Mike Hoad stepped in front of the pass at the
5-yard line. The Lakers squashed the comeback bid.
"We thought the defense had to step up a lot this year," said Hoad, a senior. "We
had our backs up against the wall at the end. I think (the resilience) was typical of
our seniors and our character."
Hoad and his teammates would have been tested further had the Fighting Sioux
got into the end zone. North Dakota, which missed two field goals during the game,
would have gone for the go-ahead two-point conversion had they scored, according
to Fighting Sioux coach Dale Lennon.
Instead, North Dakota was dealing with a tough loss.
"They beat us at our game," Lennon said.
The low-scoring contest featured only a 19-yard David Hendrix field goal midway
through the first quarter.
The Lakers too the opening drive 79 yards in 17 plays before reaching the 1-yard
line and settling for a field goal. The drive was Grand Valley's second-longest of the
season.
Neither team scored in the half. The 3-0 score was the lowest at halftime of NCAA
Division II Championship Game history since 1989 when Mississippi College and
Jacksonville State were scoreless.
North Dakota, which had not been shutout in a half this season, threatened right
away in the third quarter, though
The Fighting Sioux took the opening drive of the second half and marched 63
yards to the GVSU 7-yard line. On third-and-four, quarterback John Bowenkamp
dropped back to pass then scrambled to his right.
A charging Grand Valley linebacker, Lucius Hawkins, hit Bowenkamp after he
pump-faked and forced a fumble. Hawkins scooped up the football and raced 59
yards to the North Dakota 20-yard line.
Four plays later, running back Michael Tennessee barrelled into the end zone from
1 yard out. Tennessee's 16th touchdown of the season and a Hendrix extra point put
the Lakers ahead 10-0 with 9:15 remaining in the third quarter.
The Fighting Sioux bounced back on their next series and set themselves up for
a 43-yard field goal.
Kicker Jeff Glas, however, slipped on his approach and Grand Valley defensive
lineman Keyonta Marshall easily deflected the kick.
Glas also pulled a 46-yard field goal in the first quarter. It was the fourth time this
season Glas had missed at least two field goals in a game. Glas finally connected on
a 35-yard field goal 9:47 into the fourth quarter.
It wasn't enough.
Grand Valley joined the 1999 Northern Colorado team as the only ones to win a
national championship while never playing at a home.
The Lakers won four road games in the playoffs and six in a row including the
regular season.
"It means a lot (to earn a national title by winning four consecutive games on the
road.)," Kelly said. "They did it in tough circumstances. Maybe they can get credit
for being one of those all-time great teams."

All-Time Postseason Summaries
2004 NCAA Division II First Round Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 16, Winona State 13
Winona, Minn. • Nov. 13, 2004
Maxwell Field
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 3 6 0 7 16
Winona State 0 0 13 0 13
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV WS
1 8:59 GV Scott Greene 35 yd field goal
{7-6, 1:52} 3 0
2 8:34 GV Scott Greene 37 yd field goal
{6-31, 1:45} 6 0
2 0:08 GV Scott Greene 24 yd field goal
{6-21, 1:31} 9 0
3 8:07 WS Chris Samp 18 yd pass from Ryan Eversman
(Eric Kraus kick) {3-47, 0:58} 9 7
3 2:51 WS Alex Wiese 2 yd run (Ryan Eversman pass
failed) {7-79, 2:51} 9 13
4 9:43 GV Cullen Finnerty 9 yd run (Scott Greene kick)
{10-59, 5:01} 16 13
TEAM STATISTICS GV WS
First Downs 11 18
Rushes/Yards 44/135 30/13
Passes (A-C-I) 21-10 35-17-2
Yards Passing 112 296
Total Offense 247 309
Punts/Average 9/31.7 7/33.1
Fumbles/Lost 0-0 1-0
Penalties 16-95 5-40
Time of Possession 32:38 27:22
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Tennessee 23-100, Finnerty 16-18; WS-Khamratthanome 6-19,
Wiese 5-17.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 10-20, 112, WS-Eversman 17-35-2, 296.
RECEIVING: GV-Collins 5-87, Langston 4-28; WS-Samp 7-62, Hynes 4-130.
A-1658
Winona, Minn. - The Grand Valley State Laker football team lived to play
again Saturday with a 16-13 come from behind victory Saturday at Winona
State. GVSU (9-2) has now won nine straight playoff games and its senior
class improved to 50-4 in their careers. The Laker win also snapped a 25-game
home field winning streak for Winona State. Grand Valley State has now won
25-of-its-last-26 road games.
Grand Valley State built a 9-0 halftime lead on three Scott Greene field
goals, one in the first quarter and two in the second. The third was a 24-yarder
with eight seconds left in first half. Winona State dominated the third quarter
and scored a pair of TDs. All-american receiver Chris Samp hauled in an 18yard
TD pass from Ryan Eversman to pull the Warriors within a 9-7 margin.
Winona State took their first lead of the game with a 7-play, 79-yard drive that
running back Alex Wiese ended with a 2 yard run. The Warriors failed on the
two-point conversion attempt and led 13-9.
Grand Valley State's game-winning drive started at 14:44 mark of the fourth
quarter when the defense forced a WSU punt. Mark Catlin returned the punt
five yards to the GVSU 41 yard line to start the dive. Sophomore QB Cullen
Finnerty hit freshman receiver Demonte Collins for 16 yards to pick up a key
third and nine play. Following a a holding pentalty Finnerty hit Collins again,
this one covering 19 yards to the WSU 31 and a Laker first down. Finnerty then
took over with runs of three and 15-yards to the Warrior 13. Finnerty rambled
in from nine yards out to conclude the drive and give the Lakers a 16-13 lead.
Each team punted in the closing minutes before Winona State had one last
chance with a drive in the closing minute. However, a 45 yard field goal
attempt as time expired was short and left.
The Laker defense was stellar in the opening half, limiting WSU to 123
yards of total offense, including -4 rushing yards on 18 carries. GVSU turned
in a key couple of plays in the first quarter when they held the Warriors on a
fourth and one play from the GVSU one yard line to thwart a 10-play, 80-yard
drive. Anthony Adams led the GVSU defense with 13 total tackles and two
tackles for loss. DeJuane Boone added eight tackles, while Michael McFadden
chipped in eight tackles, four tackles for loss (-21) and a QB sack (-8). Lucius
Hawkins picked off a pass and returned it 29 yards to go along with his six
tackles. GVSU tallied 15 tackles for loss and four QB sacks.
The Laker offense tallied 247 total yards, including 135 via the ground.
Senior Michael Tennessee rushed for 100 yards on 23 carries and moved to
within 45 yards of the GVSU all-time rushing record. Tennesse has 3,323 yards
in his career. Finnerty completed 10-of-20 passes for 112 yards and rushed for
40 yards and a TD on 16 carries. Collins hauled in five passes for 87 yards.
2002 • 2003 • 2005 • 2006 National Champions
2004 NCAA Division II Second Round Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 10, Northwood 7
Midland, Mich. • Nov. 20, 2004
Hantz Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 0 0 10 0 10
Northwood 0 7 0 0 7
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV NU
2 13:03 NU Robert Height 70 yd pass from Kyle Koble
(Doug Daniel kick) {2-69, 0:58} 0 7
3 9:28 GV Scott Greene 36 yd field goal
{13-42, 5:32} 3 7
3 4:23 GV Brandon Langston 37 yd pass from Cullen
Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {1-37, 0:07} 10 7
TEAM STATISTICS GV NU
First Downs 18 8
Rushes/Yards 51/176 31/51
Passes (A-C-I) 22-10-1 23-5-0
Yards Passing 116 123
Total Offense 292 174
Punts/Average 7/41.1 11/33.1
Fumbles/Lost 1-0 2-0
Penalties 4-30 3-25
Time of Possession 37:33 22:27
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Tennessee 27-80, Finnerty 16-75; NU-Kolbe 12-19, Height 4-18.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 10-21-1, 116, NU-Kolbe 3-13-0, 91.
RECEIVING: GV-Langston 9-107, Hukill 1-9; NU-Gills 2-24, Height 1-70.
A-4215
Midland, Mich. - Grand Valley State used a tough running game, combined with an
incredible defensive effort against the run to claim a 10-7 NCAA DII playoff victory
in Midland, Michigan. Grand Valley State captured its 10th straight playoff win,
including six straight away from Lubbers Stadium. The Laker senior class also tied
an NCAA DII record with its 51st win (51-4) in a four-year periord. Pittsburg State
was 51-4 from 1989-92.
Grand Valley State and Northwood punted a combined nine times in the
opening half. GVSU drove to the Northwood 20 on its opening possession, but QB
Cullen Finnerty was hit as he was throwing the ball and Trevor Howard picked it off
and returned it 48 yards. The Timberwolves scored on a 70 yard pass play from Kyle
Kolbe to Robert Height early in the second quarter to take a 7-0 lead. The Lakers
drove 41 yards in 10 plays before Scott Greene came up just short on a 43 yard field
goal. GVSU took the opening drive of the second half and drove 42 yards in 11 plays
before Greene nailed a 36 yard field goal. Northwood's second possession of the second
half resulted in three plays and a punt traveled just 12 yards to the Laker 37 yard
line. QB Cullen Finnerty hit WR Brandon Langston on a flag pattern that resulted in
a 37 yard TD pass and a Laker 10-7 lead. Grand Valley State used time consuming
drives that took nearly 10 minutes off the clock in the fourth quarter. The Lakers
used the final 3:12 of the game with an 8-play, 34-yard drive that ended the game.
The Laker defense was dominent the entire game, but even more so in the
second half. Northwood was forced into three plays and a punt in four of six second
half drives. NU was limited to 48 yards of total offense on 25 second half plays.
Senior RB Michael Tennessee rushed for 80 yards on 27 carries and in the
process became the Lakers' all-time leading rusher with 3,503 yards. Tennessee
moved past Reggie Spearmon's total of 3,467 yards. Finnerty rushed for 75 yards on
16 carries as the Lakers tallied 176 yards on 51 carries. Finnerty completed 10-fo-
21 passes for 116 yards and one TD. Langston caught nine passes for 107 yards and
a TD. GVSU converted 6-of-18 third downs. Laker punter Matt Regnery punted
seven times for a 41.1 yards per punt average.
The GVSU defense limited Northwood to 174 yards of total offense, 70 of
which came on Northwoods lone score of the day. Northwood came into the game
averaging nearly 350 rushing yards per game and was limited to a season low 51
yards on the ground. GVSU also held a 37:33 - 22:27 time of possession advantage.
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2004 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Playoff Game
North Dakota 19, Grand Valley State 15
Grand Forks, ND • Nov. 27, 2004
Alerus Center
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 0 7 2 6 15
North Dakota 3 0 0 16 19
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} GV ND
1 4:01 ND Jeff Glas 28 yd field goal
{11-54, 4:51} 0 3
2 1:13 GV Demonte Collins 31 yd pass from Cullen
Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {7-74, 1:13} 7 3
3 5:47 GV Anthony Adams safety 9 3
4 13:29 ND Jeff Glas 37 yd field goal
{9-34, 3:28} 9 6
4 12:17 GV Brandon Langston 76 yd pass from Cullen
Finnerty (Scott Greene kick failed) {3-80, 1:07}15 6
4 11:29 ND Strouth 24 yd run (Jeff Glas kick failed)
{4-68, 0:41} 15 12
4 4:59 ND Belmore 2 yd run (Jeff Glas kick)
{4-29, 1:50} 15 19
TEAM STATISTICS GV ND
First Downs 14 18
Rushes/Yards 43/104 35/154
Passes (A-C-I) 26-13-0 36-14-2
Yards Passing 225 168
Total Offense 329 322
Punts/Average 8/46.0 4/37.8
Fumbles/Lost 2-2 2-1
Penalties 13-81 5-44
Time of Possession 35:41 24:19
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: ND-Roland 14-66; GV-Langston 13-75, Tennessee 10-21.
PASSING: ND-Belmore 9-18-2, 86; GV- Finnerty 13-26-0, 225.
RECEIVING: ND-Johnson 9-96, Strowth 2-18; GV-Collins 5-87, Langston 3-92.
A-8222
Grand Forks, ND. - For the third time in four years the final score was determined
by four points or less when Grand Valley State and North Dakota met on
the gridiron. The 2004 contest was won by the Fighting Sioux by a 19-15 score.
Grand Valley State concludes the year 10-3 overall and the Laker senior class
finishes their careers with a 51-5 playing career record and two National
Championships.
North Dakota scored first with an 11-play, 54-yard drive that resulted in a
Jeff Glas 28 yard field goal. UND gained control of the ball after stopping the
Lakers on a fourth and one play in Fighting Sioux territory. Aaron Hein kept
the Lakers close when he blocked a 43-yard field goal by Jeff Glas after the
Fighting Sioux drove to the Laker 26 yard line in the second quarter.
GVSU got on the board late in the second quarter when sophomore QB
Cullen Finnerty hit freshman Demonte Collins with a 31 yard TD pass with 1:13
left in the first half to give GVSU its first lead of the game. Scott Greene added
the PAT to give the Lakers a 7-3 lead at the half. The TD drive culminated a 7play,
74-yard drive to took 3:27 off the clock.
The Lakers' Ryan Hukill fumbled on the first play from scrimmage in the
second half, but the GVSU defense held and forced a punt. Following a downed
punt at the Laker four yard line, the Lakers Matt Regnery got GVSU out of trouble
with a punt out the Sioux 41 yard line. However, GVSU forced another three
and out to force another punt. Neither team was able to mount a scoring threat
on its following two possessions.
Brandon Langston downed a 36 yard Regnery punt at the North Dakota one
yard line with 5:55 left in the third quarter and the GVSU defense got on the
board when Adam Roland was tackled in the endzone on the Fighting Sioux's
first play. Anthony Adams was credited with the safety.
Senior safety DeJuane Boone thwarted another second half Sioux drive with
an interception at the Laker five. North Dakota drove 34 yards in nine plays
before Glas booted a 37 yard field goal to pull the Fighting Sioux within three
(9-6) early in the fourth quarter.
The Lakers struck back when Langston took a swing pass from Finnerty and
raced 76 yards to paydirt to put the Lakers up 15-6. The PAT was missed following
a bad snap from center.
The Fighting Sioux answered quickly with a 68 yard TD drive that took 41
seconds. Brandon Strouth capped the drive with a 24 yard TD run. However, the
PAT was missed and GVSU maintained a three point lead (15-12). The TD was
the first UND scored against the Laker defense in seven quarters dating back to
the 2003 National Championship game.
North Dakota scored the game-winner on a Chris Belmore two yard run for
a TD at the 4:59 mark of the fourth quarter. The drive was set up when Finnerty
was sacked and fumbled.
2007 Laker Football Media Guide
All-Time Postseason Summaries
2005 NCAA Division II Second Round Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 17, North Dakota 3
Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 19, 2005
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
North Dakota 0 0 0 3 3
Grand Valley State 0 14 3 0 17
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} ND GV
2 10:38 GV Jeremy Cochrane 26 yd pass from Cullen
Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {12-85, 4:33} 0 7
2 6:08 GV Antoine Trent 26 yd pass from Cullen
Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {5-69, 1:42} 0 14
3 5:01 GV Scott Greene 50 yd field goal
{6-48, 2:40} 0 17
4 10:05 ND Jeff Glas 27 yd field goal
{15-70, 4:55} 3 17
TEAM STATISTICS ND GV
First Downs 23 15
Rushes/Yards 33/64 37/41
Passes (A-C-I) 44-26-0 27-14-0
Yards Passing 268 245
Total Offense 332 286
Punts/Average 7/36.7 7/42.4
Fumbles/Lost 3-3 1-0
Penalties 13-81 5-44
Time of Possession 28:36 31:24
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Martin 16-27, Finnerty 13-12; ND-Brady 11-47, Manke 17-36.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 14-26-0, 245; ND-Manke 26-41-0, 268.
RECEIVING: GV-Langston 6-79, Fowler 5-75; ND-Grossman 12-117, Dressler
7-60.
A-5429
Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State's junior QB Cullen Finnerty tossed two secondquarter
TD passes and the Laker defense forced three North Dakota turnovers en route to
a 17-3 Laker victory over the Fighting Sioux in NCAA DII second-round playoff action.
Top-ranked Grand Valley State will host Saginaw Valley State next Saturday at 12:00
p.m. in the NCAA DII Northwest Regional championship game in Lubbers Stadium.
Grand Valley State was forced to punt after the Lakers failed to pick up a first down
on their first series, but GVSU sophomore linebacker Anthony Adams forced a fumble
by UND's Chris Beatty on the Fighting Sioux's first play from scrimmage that safety Joe
Ballard recovered. GVSU then drove 37 yards in 10 plays, but the Lakers were unable to
get a 27 yard field goal attempt off following an errant snap. The Lakers, who were going
against a 25 mile per hour wind in the first quarter, were able to get out of the first quarter
with a 0-0 score. GVSU took full advantage of the wind in the second quarter.
Finnerty directed a 12-play, 85-yard drive early in the quarter. Finnerty hit tight end
Jeremy Cochrane with a 26 yard scoring pass on a broken play and Scott Greene added
the PAT to give GVSU a 7-0 lead.
GVSU got the ball back on its own 31 yard line following a UND punt and the Lakers
moved 69 yards in five plays for a score. Finnerty hit WR Preston Garris with a 38 yard
pass play on third down, then he found Antione Trent at the UND five and Trent went the
final five yards for a 26 yard scoring play. Greene added his second PAT to give the
Lakers a 14-0 lead. North Dakota drove to the Laker 38 on its next possession, but
Adams forced his second fumble of the half and DL Mike McFadden picked it up and
returned it nine yards to thwart the drive. The Laker defense limited UND to just 105
yards of total offense in the first half, while the GVSU offense notched 208 yards,
including 164 yards passing from Finnerty.
UND was heading into a brisk wind in the third quarter and the Fighting Sioux's Brent
Halfmann netted just 28 yards on his first punt of the third quarter. GVSU drove 13 yards
into North Dakota territory, but Greene was wide left on a 48 yard attempt. GVSU got
the ball back on its own 20 and drove 48 yards in six plays before Greene drilled a career
long, 50-yard field goal with 5:01 left in the third quarter to put the Lakers up 17-0.
North Dakota's Jeff Glas hit a 27 yard field goal with 10:55 left in the second quarter
to conclude a 15-play, 70-yard drive. GVSU used 4:19 off the clock on its next possession,
but the Sioux continued to put the pressure on GVSU and drove into Laker territory.
However, linebacker Rory Steinbach knocked the ball lose when sacking QB Reed
Manke and fellow linebacker Dan Skuta picked up the ball and returned it five yards. The
Laker defense faced one final threat when North Dakota drove down to the Laker 3-yard
line and had a first and goal, but the stout GVSU defense forced three incomplete passes
and sacked Chris Belmore to keep the Fighting Sioux out of the endzone for the second
time in the last three years.
Finnerty completed 14-of-26 passes for 245 yards and two TDs. Senior Brandon
Langston caught six passes for 79 yards, while Eric Fowler hauled in five passes for 75
yards. Garris, Cochrane and Trent caught a combined three passes for 91 yards and two
TDs. The Laker defense was led by All-American candidate Mike McFadden's 10 tackles,
two tackles for loss, one QB sack and one fumble recovery performance. McFadden
has now recorded a QB sack in all 10 games this season. Freshman linebacker Dan Skuta
added 10 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one QB sack and a fumble recovery, while Samad
Cain and Joe Ballard each collected nine tackles. Anthony Adams chipped in eight tackles
and two forced fumbles.

All-Time Postseason Summaries
2005 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 24, Saginaw Valley State 17
Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 26, 2005
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Saginaw Valley State 7 7 0 3 17
Grand Valley State 0 7 10 7 24
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} SV GV
1 2:31 SV Logan Barnhart 3 yd run (Bobby Belmonte
kick) {8-50, 2:52} 7 0
2 3:38 GV Terry Mitchell 8 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Scott Greene kick) {4-13, 1:42} 7 7
2 0:18 SV Justin Barcey 8 yd pass from Chris Dougherty
(Bobby Belmonte kick) {4-20, 0:31} 14 7
3 4:47 GV Jeremy Cochrane 16 yd pass from Cullen
Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {12-58, 4:50} 14 14
3 0:59 GV Scott Greene 33 yd field goal
{6-66, 1:59} 14 17
4 5:18 GV Ryan Hukill 1 yd run (Scott Greene kick)
{9-59, 4:18} 14 24
4 1:38 SV Bobby Belmonte 27 yd field goal
{7-19, 1:59} 17 24
TEAM STATISTICS SV GV
First Downs 15 16
Rushes/Yards 36/98 53/192
Passes (A-C-I) 32-19-2 18-8-0
Yards Passing 169 116
Total Offense 267 308
Punts/Average 7/39.9 5/42.0
Fumbles/Lost 4-3 3-3
Penalties 4-34 12-83
Time of Possession 27:24 32:36
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Martin 22-108, Hukill 11-48; SV-Barnhart 23-79, Dougherty 7-20
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 8-18-0, 118; SV-Dougherty 14-25-2, 140.
RECEIVING: GV-Mitchell 3-27, Fowler 2-60; SV-Cottengim 6-64, Jackson 3-28.
A-5364
Allendale, Mich. - #1-ranked Grand Valley State erased a 14-7 halftime defecit with
10 third quarter points and seven in the fourth en route to a 24-17 victory over #4ranked
Saginaw Valley State in the NCAA DII Northwest Regional final. Grand
Valley State advances to its fourth NCAA DII National Semifinal in the last five
years next Saturday vs. East Stroudsburg. Grand Valley State is expected to host the
semifinal contest and if so the game would be played at 1 p.m. in Lubbers Stadium.
Saginaw Valley State scored first when RB Logan Barnhart rambled in from three
yards out on a direct snap from center at the 2:31 mark of the first quarter. PK Bobby
Belmonte added the PAT to give the visiting Cardinals a 7-0 lead. Freshman LB Dan
Skuta put the Lakers in position for their first points of the game when he picked off
a Chris Dougherty pass and returned in 27 yards to the Cardinal 13. Junior QB Cullen
Finnerty found junior WR Terry Mitchell in the back of the endzone on second and
eight for a TD. Scott Greene added the PAT to tie the game. GVSU looked to run the
clock out late in the first half, but Finnerty fumbled the snap from center and SVSU's
Derek Volmering recovered the ball at the Laker 20 with 49 seconds left in the opening
30 minutes. SVSU drove down to the Laker eight and Dougherty then hit RB
Justin Barcey over the middle for a score to put SVSU up 14-7. The Lakers tallied
just 91 yards of total offense in the first half and committed 10 penalties for 63 yards.
GVSU tied the game early in the third quarter with a 12-play, 58-yard scoring
drive. GVSU converted a fourth and six play when Finnerty hit Mitchell with a 10
yard completion. The Lakers then faced a fourth and one from the Cardinal 16 when
Finnerty faked a run to Astin Martin and found senior TE Jeremy Cochrane all alone
over the middle in the endzone for a score. Greene hit the PAT to tie the game at 14-
14. The Laker defense forced a three and out to give the Laker offense another shot.
Finnerty found junior WR Eric Fowler over the middle with a perfectly thrown 58
yard pass and catch. When GVSU failed to get a first down Greene connected on a
33 yard field goal to give GVSU its first lead of the game (17-14).
Saginaw Valley State turned the ball over on its next two possessions and GVSU
took advantage of the second with a 9-play, 44-yard scoring drive. GVSU ran the ball
on all nine plays and senior RB Ryan Hukill ended the drive with a 1-yard scoring
plunge to put the Lakers up 24-14 with 5:18 left in the game. The Lakers appeared to
put the game away when SVSU was forced to punt with 3:37 left. However, the punt
was muffed and the Cardinals recovered on the Laker 29. Saginaw Valley State drove
to the Laker 6, but on third and one Barnhart was dropped for a 4-yard loss to force
a 27-yard field goal by Belmonte. Ryan Hukill recovered the onside kick for GVSU
and the Lakers ran out the clock to preserve the victory.
GVSU dominated the second half, churning out 120 rushing yards and 217 yards
of total offense. Finnerty was 3-for-9 for 19 yards in the first half, but regrouped at
the half and completed 6-of-9 passes for 97 yards. RB Astin Martin broke the 100yard
rushing mark for the eighth time in 11 games with 108 yards on 22 carries. Ryan
Hukill added 48 yards and a TD on 11 carries. Finnerty comleted 9-of-18 passes for
116 yards and two TDs. Terry Mitchell caught three passes for 27 yards and Eric
Fowler two for 60.
All-American candidate Mike McFadden led the Laker defense with seven tackles,
two QB sacks, three tackles for loss, a fumble recovery and an interception. Dan
Skuta notched a career-high 13 tackles, picked off a pass and deflected a pass, while
CB Brandon Carr notched eight stops. LB Anthony Adams notched seven tackles and
recovered a fumble. GVSU forced five turnovers (3 fumble recoveries/2 interceptions)
and recorded six tackles for loss.
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2005 NCAA Division II Semifinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 55, East Stroudsburg 20
Allendale, Mich. • Dec. 3, 2005
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
East Stroudsburg 0 7 7 6 20
Grand Valley State 34 7 7 7 55
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} ES GV
1 11:39 GV Brandon Langston 18 yd run (Scott Greene
kick) {7-87, 3:21} 0 7
1 9:04 GV Brandon Langston 22 yd pass from Cullen
Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {2-21, 0:29} 0 14
1 3:17 GV Astin Martin 1 yd run (Scott Greene kick)
{4-64, 1:32} 0 21
1 2:13 GV Brandon Carr 40 yd fumble recovery (Scott
Greene kick failed) 0 27
1 0:03 GV Brandon Langston 81 yd pass from Cullen
Finnerty {1-81, 0:12} (Kick failed) 0 34
2 8:20 GV Ryan Hukill 5 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Scott Greene kick) {9-79, 3:42} 0 41
2 3:16 ES Jim Terwilliger 2 yd run (Mark Brubaker
kick) {5-20, 1:37} 7 41
3 8:57 GV Astin Martin 44 yd run (Scott Greene kick)
{5-82, 2:24} 7 48
3 6:01 ES Evan Prall 20 yd pass from Jim Terwilliger
(Mark Brubaker kick) {7-55, 2:44} 14 48
4 7:15 ES Tim Strenfel 11 yd pass from Jim Terwilliger
(Mark Brubaker kick failed) {8-53, 5:24} 20 48
4 7:07 GV Brandon Carr 47 yd kickoff return (Scott
Greene kick) 20 55
TEAM STATISTICS ES GV
First Downs 20 25
Rushes/Yards 28/10 46/320
Passes (A-C-I) 47-24-0 15-11-1
Yards Passing 287 242
Total Offense 297 562
Punts/Average 7/30.6 1/28.0
Fumbles/Lost 2-1 2-2
Penalties 2-20 10-87
Time of Possession 31:23 28:37
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Martin 18-134, Hukill 9-90; ES-Lucas 11-42, Carfagno 2-10
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 10-14-1, 241; ES-Terwilliger 24-47-0, 287.
RECEIVING: GV-Hukill 5-64, Langston 4-148; ES-Prall 8-104, Strenfel 6-79.
A-5521
Allendale, Mich. - #1 Ranked Grand Valley State scored 34 first-quarter points
and cruised to a 55-20 NCAA DII National Semifinal victory at Lubbers
Stadium in Allendale Saturday afternoon. Grand Valley State will now appear
in its fourth NCAA DII National Championship game in the last five years.
GVSU lost the 2001 title game, but won back-to-back DII National
Championships in 2002 and 2003.
"I'm so proud of how this team has competed and played together as a team
for 15 weeks," said second-year head coach Chuck Martin. "This group is so
close on both sides of the ball and they compete with one another to make each
other better," added Martin.
Grand Valley State took the opening kickoff and drove 87 yards in seven
plays for a a TD. Brandon Langston finished the drive with an 18 yard TD run
at the 11:39 mark of the first quarter. Langston continued his stellar play when
he blocked a punt on East Stroudsburg's second straight three and out. QB
Cullen Finnerty found Langston all alone over the middle in endzone for a 22yard
TD and a 14-0 Laker lead. That was the first of four consecutive touchdowns
for the Lakers. RB Astin Martin scored from one yard out to put the finishing
touches on a 4-play, 64-yard drive and Brandon Carr returned a fumble
40 yards for a TD to give GVSU a 27-0 lead. Grand Valley State put the finishing
touches on an incredible first quarter when Finnerty hit Langston on a fly
pattern that covered 81 yards on the final play of the first quarter for a score.
The Lakers' 34 first quarter points set a GVSU playoff record for points in a
quarter, breaking the previous mark of 31 (2nd Q) set in 2002 versus Indiana
(Pa.). RB Ryan Hukill put GVSU up 41-0 with 8:20 left in the second quarter
when he finished a 9-play, 79-yard drive with a 5-yard shovel pass for a TD.
East Stroudsburg's only points in the first half came following a Finnerty interception
that was returned to the Laker 20. Jim Terwilliger ran it in from two
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yards out for the Warriors first score. GVSU's 41 first half points were the second
most in a half for a playoff game behind the 51 put up against Indiana (Pa.)
in 2002.
GVSU sacked Terwilliger seven times in the opening 30 minutes and limited
the Warriors to just 150 yards of total offense. ESU was held to -1 yard rushing
on 17 carries and Terwilliger completed just 10-of-27 passes for 151 yards.
GVSU dominated the game offensively, racking up 409 yards of total offense.
Finnerty completed 10-of-14 passes for 241 yards and three TDs, while Astin
Martin rushed for 73 yards and one TD on 14 carries. Langston caught four passes
for 148 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 18 yards and one TD.
Martin opened the second half with a 44 yard TD run to put the Lakers up
48-7. Martin's TD run capped a 5-play, 82-yard scoring drive. ESU added third
and fourth quarter TDs, but GVSU's Brandon Carr returned an onside kick 47
yards for the final score of the day. GVSU ran the ball 26 times in the second
half and attempted just one pass.
GVSU rolled up 562 yards of total offense on the day, including 320 rushing
and 242 passing. The Laker starting offensive unit finished its day midway
through the third quarter. Martin broke the 100-yard rushing mark for the ninth
time this season with 134 yards and two TDs on 18 carries. Ryan Hukill rushed
for 90 yards on nine carries, while Mark Catlin chipped in 51 yards on nine carries.
Finnerty completed 10-fo-14 passes for 241 yards and three TDs, while
rushing for 39 yards on four carries.
The Laker defense was dominating, sacking the Harlon Hill Finalist, Jimmy
Terwilliger, 10 times for a -42 yards. ESU finished with 10 net rushing yards.
Terwilliger completed 24-of-47 passes for 287 yards and two TDs, with most of
that yardage coming when the outcome of the game was already decided.
Sophomore LB Anthony Adams recorded 10 tackles, three tackles for loss (-20)
and two QB sacks (-19). Kirk Carruth chipped in seven tackles and sack, while
Dan Skuta added six tackles and a QB sack. All-American and Gene Upshaw
Award finalist Mike McFadden tallied five tackles, four tackles for loss (-13)
and three QB sacks (-12). CB Brandon Carr returned a fumble 40 yards for a TD
and recorded five tackles. GVSU notched 11 pass deflections and 13 tackles for
loss (-72 yards).

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2005 NCAA Division II National Championship Game
Grand Valley State 21, Northwest Missouri State 17
Florence, Ala. • Dec. 10, 2005
Braly Municipal Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Northwest Missouri St. 7 7 0 3 17
Grand Valley State 7 0 7 7 21
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} NW GV
1 7:47 NW Mike Peterson 30 yd pass from Josh 7 0
Lamberson (Tommy Frevert kick) {13-70,7:13}
1 4:15 GV Cullen Finnerty 5 yd run (Scott Greene kick)
{8-69, 3:26} 7 7
2 13:43 NW Xavier Omon 2 yd run (Tommy Frevert kick)
{12-80, 5:32} 14 7
3 2:15 GV Cullen Finnerty 3 yd run (Scott Greene kick)
{10-80, 2:48} 14 14
4 14:56 NW Tommy Frevert 35 yd field goal
{7-62, 2:19} 17 14
4 4:25 GV Brandon Langston 35 yd pass from Cullen
Finnerty (Scott Greene kick) {9-82, 4:32} 17 21
TEAM STATISTICS NW GV
First Downs 20 16
Rushes/Yards 24/54 42/165
Passes (A-C-I) 51-33-0 19-12-0
Yards Passing 326 172
Total Offense 380 337
Punts/Average 6/33.8 5/40.2
Fumbles/Lost 0-0 0-0
Penalties 1-6 3-15
Time of Possession 32:21 27:39
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Martin 18-72, Finnerty 14-59; NW-Omon 13-63, Falkner, E.J. 1-
6
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 12-19-0, 172; NW-Lamberson 33-49-0, 326.
RECEIVING: GV-Langston 4-62, Hukill 3-46; NW-Peterson 9-150, Wright 5-44.
A-6837
Florence, Ala. - Celebrating a national championship is starting to
become routine for Grand Valley State football fans. More than 200 fans
greeted the Lakers at the Grand Valley Fieldhouse Sunday, a day after the
team won the school’s third NCAA Division II national championship in
four years.
After flying into Grand Rapids, coach Chuck Martin and his team were on
campus for the first time since their 21-17 victory over Northwest Missouri
State on Saturday in Florence, Ala. “We want to thank all our great fans
and friends,” Martin said. “We have the best fans in Division II by far.”
The Lakers, who also won the national title in 2002 and 2003, were runners-up
in 2001. Martin pointed out that all four games came down “to the
last tick of the clock.”
On the last play of Saturday’s game, from the Lakers’ 22-yard line,
Northwest Missouri quarterback Josh Lamberson rolled right and hit
Raphael Robinson inside the 5 on the opposite side of the field. Robinson
spun, but the Lakers brought him down four yards short to end the 81-yard
drive and clinch the national championship.
“We wanted to make sure it wasn’t a boring game for you,” Martin joked
to Lakers fans. “I told the team that we wanted to make sure that another
game came down to the end. Obviously, we found a way to make that last
play.”
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Lamberson completed five consecutive passes to move the Bearcats downfield.
They made it to the 17 but Lamberson was chased out of bounds by
Rory Steinbach and Justin Ulberg for a loss on third down with just one
second remaining. Northwest Missouri used its last timeout to set up the
final play. Robinson was wide open briefly, but the defense swarmed after
the ball and kept him out of the end zone. “I was very confident,”
Lamberson said Saturday night. “That’s been the motto of our team - our
backs against the wall. And they’ve been against the wall all year. So when
we got in that huddle, it was like last week. We were very confident that
we were going to move the ball down the field and score.”
Grand Valley, ranked No. 1 in national Division II polls, ended its season
13-0. “It’s been a great season,” said Joe Ballard of Chesaning, who helped
make the game-ending tackle. “I’ll miss everyone here. I hope they go get
it again next year.”
Senior wide receiver Brandon Langston of Northville caught a 35-yard
touchdown pass from junior quarterback Cullen Finnerty of Brighton with
4:25 left for the winning score. Finnerty moved Grand Valley 82 yards
after taking over midway through the fourth quarter. He converted three
third-down plays on the drive. On third-and-four, he hit Langston on a slant
pattern, and the receiver raced 35 yards for a score with 4:25 to play. “They
gave me an inch of space and I got great blocks from Antoine Trent and
Jeremy Cochrane,” Langston said. “I had the easy part, I just had to catch
it and run down the field.”
Ballard said he had one thing on his mind on the game’s last play. “I just
wanted to keep him (Robinson) out of the end zone,” the Lakers safety said.
“That was the biggest thing. We wanted to make sure we made the tackle.”
Martin, the defensive coordinator of the first two championship teams, said
each national title celebration has been enjoyable. “The journey is too far
and still a lot of fun,” he said. It’s never old hat. If we go there again in
the future, that moment would be just as special.”
Northwest Missouri (11-4) was the first team to win four straight road playoff
games, but lost for the first time in three championship game appearances.
The Bearcats made the championship game with Raphael
Robinson’s only touchdown catch of the season, a three-yarder with 23 seconds
left to beat North Alabama the previous week, also at Braly Municipal
Stadium.
Coach Mel Tjeerdsma practically assumed Robinson would score and his
team would pull out another improbable win. “I felt like we were going to
win the game until he didn’t get in the end zone,” Tjeerdsma said. “I didn’t
have any doubts.”
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2006 NCAA Division II Second Round Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 35, South Dakota 17
Allendale, Mich. • Nov. 25, 2006
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
South Dakota 3 0 0 14 17
Grand Valley State 7 21 0 7 35
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} SD GV
1 10:03 SD Frank Leibfarth 25 yd field goal
{9-72, 4:57} 3 0
1 7:39 GV Cullen Finnerty 5 yd run (Todd Carter kick)
{5-66, 2:17} 3 7
2 14:44 GV Mark Catlin 45 yd punt return
(Todd Carter kick) 3 14
2 9:12 GV Eric Fowler 22 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {5-80, 2:04} 3 21
2 6:42 GV Astin Martin 8 yd run (Todd Carter kick)
{6-46, 2:05} 3 28
4 11:41 SD Ryan Allison 18 yd pass from Noah Shepard
(Frank Leibfarth kick) {10-96, 2:28} 10 28
4 8:53 GV Eric Fowler 12 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {6-68, 2:35} 10 35
4 7:04 SD Noah Shepard 1 yd run (Frank Leibfarth kick)
{7-62, 1:39} 17 35
TEAM STATISTICS SD GV
First Downs 23 19
Rushes/Yards 43/186 31/134
Passes (A-C-I) 32-16-1 23-14-0
Yards Passing 214 228
Total Offense 400 362
Punts/Average 5/36.0 6/39.8
Fumbles/Lost 1-1 0-0
Penalties 5-45 8-55
Time of Possession 29:42 30:18
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Martin 20-96, Finnerty 7-27; SD-Logan 17-95, Shepard 20-61.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 14-23-0, 228; SD-Shepard 16-32-1, 214.
RECEIVING: GV-Fowler 6-116, Trent 6-60; SD-Allison 7-76, Little 4-32.
A-4133
Allendale, Mich. - #1-ranked Grand Valley State turned in a stellar team effort Saturday afternoon
at Lubbers Stadium en route to a 35-17 NCAA Division II Second Round playoff victory over
South Dakota. GVSU improves to 12-0 on the year and will host North Dakota in the Northwest
Region Championship game. It will be third straight year the Lakers and Fighting Sioux have met
in the Northwest Regional title game. GVSU has now reached a regional title game six straight
years and enter the UND game with a 4-1 record in regional title games.
South Dakota opened the game with a 9-play, 72-yard scoring drive as Frank Leibfarth connected
on a 25-yard field goal. The Lakers quickly answered with a 5-play, 66-yard touchdown
drive that took just 2:17. Finnerty scored on a run around left end and Todd Carter added the PAT
for a lead the Lakers would not relinquish. Senior WR/RET Mark Catlin provided the next big
play as he fielded a Luke Mikkelson punt at the USD 45 and eluded several would be tackles
before scoring on a 45-yard punt return for a TD. It was GVSU's first punt return for a TD since
2003 when Scott Mackey returned a punt 71 yards for a TD at Findlay. Carter's PAT put GVSU
up 14-3. "Mark Catlin once again made a big play for us when he returned that punt for a touchdown,"
said GVSU head coach Chuck Martin. "You could feel the momentum really shift when
we were able to go up 14-3," added Martin.
The Laker defense forced a Coyote punt and Finnerty led the Lakers on another scoring drive.
RB Astin Martin toted the ball twice for 25 yards, Finnerty hit tight end John Mathews with a 43yard
completion, and then found Fowler in the end zone for a 22-yard TD reception. Carter added
his third PAT of the day for a 21-3 Laker lead.LB Kirk Carruth forced and recovered a fumble by
USD QB Noah Shepard at the Coyote 48 to put the GVSU offense back in action. Finnerty rushed
for 21 yards, before Astin Martin finished the drive with three carries for 31 yards. Astin Martin
scored untouched from eight yards out to give Grand Valley State a 28-3 halftime lead.
"I was extremely pleased with our entire team effort in the first half," said Martin. "We played
well in all facets in the game and really took the wind out of their sails," added Martin.
Grand Valley State just tried to run clock the second half. South Dakota scored on a 10-play,
96-yard drive early in the fourth quarter, but the Lakers came right back with a 6-play, 68-yard
scoring drive of their own. Finnerty completed passes of 23,21 and the final 12 yards for a TD to
Fowler to give the Lakers a 35-10 lead. South Dakota added a late TD against the GVSU reserves
for the final margin.
"We came out clicking offensively," said Finnerty. "The offensive line did a great job of pass
and run blocking, and our entire receiving unit and Astin Martin did a great job of making plays,"
added Finnerty.
Finnerty completed 14-of-23 passes for 228 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 27 and
another TD. Astin Martin rushed for 96 yards and TD. WR Eric Fowler caught six passes for 116
yards and two TDs to lead the receivers. Fowler broke the 100-yard receiving mark for the sixth
time this season and ran his season total to 56 catches for 1,206 yards and 18 TDs. Antione Trent
hauled in six receptions for 60 yards.
The Laker defense held the high powered Coyote offense to just 119 yards in the opening half.
Redshirt freshman Jacob McGuckin tallied a career-high 15 tackles, while Buster Larkins added
nine tackles and a interception. RF P.J. Beuke chipped in eight tackles and two QB sacks (-22).
Brandon Carr tallied seven tackles and three pass deflections. GVSU recorded eight tackles for
loss and five QB sacks in the game.
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2006 NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 30, North Dakota 20
Allendale, Mich. • Dec. 2, 2006
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
North Dakota 0 7 7 6 20
Grand Valley State 27 0 0 3 30
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} ND GV
1 12:08 GV Terry Mitchell 20 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {3-53, 0:44} 0 7
1 7:24 GV Eric Fowler 10 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {6-43, 1:42} 0 14
1 5:11 GV Anthony Adams 28 yd fumble return
(Todd Carter kick) 0 21
1 1:40 GV Eric Fowler 4 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Kick failed) {6-34, 1:44} 0 27
2 10:16 ND Brady Trenbeath 46 yd pass from Reed Manke
(B. Hellevang kick) {4-72, 2:14} 7 27
3 0:07 ND Brandon Brady 1 yd run
(B. Hellevang kick) {8-41, 2:32} 14 27
4 11:18 GV Todd Carter 28 yd field goal
{7-69, 3:45} 14 30
4 5:03 ND Weston Dressler 17 yd pass from Reed Manke
(Rush failed) {7-22, 2:37} 20 30
TEAM STATISTICS ND GV
First Downs 19 18
Rushes/Yards 27/68 33/159
Passes (A-C-I) 51-29-2 29-15-1
Yards Passing 328 248
Total Offense 396 407
Punts/Average 7/29.4 5/33.2
Fumbles/Lost 2-2 5-4
Penalties 5-36 7-55
Time of Possession 29:27 30:33
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Finnerty 16-85, Martin 11-76; ND-Chappell 15-70.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 15-29-1, 248; ND-Manke 29-51-2, 328.
RECEIVING: GV-Fowler 12-174, Mitchell 3-74; ND-Dressler 10-122,
Trenbeath 10-119.
A-5184
Allendale, Mich. - #1-ranked Grand Valley State used a quick strike offense to build a 27-0 first quarter advantage
and went on to claim a 30-20 victory over North Dakota Saturday afternoon at Lubbers Stadium. GVSU (13-0) will
play Delta (Miss.) State Sunday, Dec. 10 at a time and site to be determined.
The play of the game between Grand Valley State and North Dakota might have come just after the coin toss.
Grand Valley State won the toss and elected to defer to the second half, while the Fighting Sioux decided to go against
the wind in the first quarter. That decision proved costly. GVSU forced a three-and-out took over possession on their
own 47. Following an incompletion on first down, senior QB Cullen Finnerty hit Eric Fowler over the middle for a
33-yard completion, then found Terry Mitcell in the corner of the end zone on the very next play for a 20-yard completion
and a TD. The TD drive covered 53 yards and took 44 seconds. Todd Carter added the PAT for a 7-0 Laker
lead. North Dakota was again forced to punt after three plays netted four yards and the punt was downed at the UND
43. Finnerty hit Fowler with passes the covered 22 and 22-yards, then completed the drive with a 10-yard TD pass to
Fowler. Carter added the PAT and GVSU led 14-0. That drived took 1:44 off the clock and covered 43 yards.
The Laker defense then got on the board on the Fighting Sioux's next possesion. UND QB Reed Manke fumbled
when getting sacked by junior LB Anthony Adams, Adams then picked up the fumble and raced 28 yards for a TD to
give GVSU a 21-0 lead.
"Anthony did a great job of forcing the fumble, and then showed his athletic ability by scooping it up and scoring,"
said Martin. "That was a huge play because we were able to score again while going with the wind."
North Dakota was still unable to put anything together offensively and was forced to punt from its own 14. Brent
Halfmann netted 20 yards on the punt and GVSU was in great position again on the North Dakota 34. Finnerty hit
Fowler with a 18-yard completion, before Blake Smolen recorded the Lakers' first rushing attempt in the first quarter
on a 2-yard rush. Finnerty followed with a 10-yard rush to the UND four and then hit Fowler again in the corner
of the end zone for the Lakers's fourth score in the first quarter. Fowler's TD catch was an incredible one-handed
reception with his right hand. Fowler tallied six receptions for 108 yards and two TDs in the first quarter.
Fowler added, "Cullen just put the ball where the defender couldn't make a play, but I could. We have been
together for five years and we have a pretty good idea what each other is thinking during the game."
North Dakota got on the board early in the second quarter when Manke hit Brady Trenbeath on a short crossing
route over the middle that Trenbeath then took 46 yards for a TD. North Dakota had one other scoring opportunity in
the first half, but RB Ryan Chappell fumbled after being hit by DL Derrick Jones on the Laker five and Matt Beaty
fell on the ball at the GVSU five.
Grand Valley State was moving into the wind in the third quarter and the Lakers opened with a 6-play, 47-yard
drive that took 3:22 off the clock. Punter Justin Trumble then dropped a punt at the Fighting Sioux eight. UND, moving
with the wind was forced to punt after four plays and the Lakers went on another time consuming drive that took
5:26 off the clock.
Finnerty lost a fumble on the North Dakota 21 and then on the Lakers' next possession, RB Blake Smolen lost a
fumble on the GVSU 41. UND drove 41 yards in eight plays before Brandon Brady scored from 1-yard out with 7.8
seconds left in the third quarter. "Our defense did a great job in the third quarter and if our offense hadn't turned the
ball over twice North Dakota would not have scored in that third quarter," said Martin.
GVSU had the wind in the fourth quarter and the Lakers went back to work. Finnerty completed passes of 11
yards to Fowler, 50 yards to Mitchell and then 11 yards to Fowler again to move GVSU to the UND eight. Fowler
was then tackled in the end zone on a pass attempt that gave the Lakers a first-and-goal. However, the UND defense
held tough and forced Todd Carter to kick a 28-yard field goal to give the Lakers a 30-14 lead. UND scored a late
TD on a 17-yard pass from Manke to Weston Dressler.
our execution until midway through the third quarter, but then we got sloppy," said Martin. "However, I am extremely
happy to be on of four teams still playing next week," added Martin.
Finnerty led the offense, completing 15-of-29 passes for 248 yards and three TDs, while rushing for 85 yards on
16 carries. Cullen accounted for 333 yards of total offense. RB Astin Martin rushed 11 times for 76 yards, while WR
Eric Fowler hauled in a career-best 12 catches for 174 yards and two TDs. Fowler became the GVSU all-time, single-season
leader for receiving yards with 1,380. Fowler broke former Laker great David Kircus' total of 1,341 yards
in 2002. Fowler's 20 receiving TDs is third on the single-season list, behind Kircus' 35 in 2002 and 28 in 2001. Terry
Mitchell caught three passes for a season-high 74 yards and a TD.
Defensively, LB Dan Skuta collected a team-high nine tackles and picked off a pass. Safety Jacob McGuckin tallied
eight tackles and Bill Brechin a season-high seven stops with a pass deflection. DL Derrick Jones tallied six tackles,
two tackles for loss (-15) and two QB sacks (-15), while Anthony Adams chipped in with six tackles, a TFL, a
QB sack, a forced fumble and a fumble return for a TD. CB Brandon Carr picked off his team-leading fifth pass of
the year and the Lakers tallied five pass deflections in the game.

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2006 NCAA Division II Semifinal Playoff Game
Grand Valley State 49, Delta State 30
Allendale, Mich. • Dec. 10, 2006
Lubbers Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Delta State 0 14 2 14 30
Grand Valley State 14 14 7 14 49
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} DS GV
1 10:29 GV Terry Mitchell 30 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {3-89, 0:45} 0 7
1 0:35 GV Terry Mitchell 27 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {2-80, 0:35} 0 14
2 11:15 DS Eric Marshall 7 yd pass from Scott Eyster
(Sid Halliday kick) {2-8, 1:03} 7 14
2 1:40 DS Chad Schroeder 0 yd blocked punt return
(Sid Halliday kick) 14 14
2 10:16 GV Antione Trent 10 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {5-51, 1:11} 14 21
2 0:21 GV Antione Trent 4 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {5-48, 1:49} 14 28
3 11:36 GV Blake Smolen 13 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {7-67, 3:11} 14 35
3 1:47 DS TM safety 16 35
4 13:45 GV Eric Fowler 25 yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {3-59, 1:36} 16 42
4 11:32 DS Eric Marshall 65 yd pass from Scott Eyster
(Sid Halliday kick) {4-85, 2:05} 23 42
4 8:55 GV Astin Martin 3 yd run (Todd Carter kick)
{5-56, 2:33} 23 49
4 2:58 DS Robert Davis 7 yd pass from Scott Eyster
(Sid Halliday kick) {13-80, 5:50} 30 49
TEAM STATISTICS DS GV
First Downs 17 22
Rushes/Yards 21/34 31/136
Passes (A-C-I) 48-31-1 30-16-1
Yards Passing 324 365
Total Offense 358 501
Punts/Average 7-37.7 5-21.6
Fumbles/Lost 2-0 2-1
Penalties 6-54 5-30
Time of Possession 35:04 24:56
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Martin 16-99, Finnerty 6-25; DS-Ken Cox 3-19.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 1-30-1, 365; DS-Eyster 31-48-1, 324.
RECEIVING: GV-Fowler 7-218, Mitchell 4-97; DS-Davis 10-126, Marshall 5-
100.
A-4297
Allendale, Mich. - Sweet Home Alabama. Grand Valley State will be making its
fifth NCAA DII National Championship game appearance in the last six years
after claiming an impressive 49-30 victory over Delta State Sunday night at
Lubbers Stadium in Allendale. GVSU (14-0) will play Northwest Missouri State
(14-0) in the National Championship game Saturday (Dec. 16) in Florence,
Alabama. The game is a rematch of the 2005 final in which GVSU claimed a 21-
17 victory in the title game.
The Laker offense started quickly following a Delta State punt down to the
GVSU 11 yard line. RB Astin Martin carried the ball for 19 yards on the first play,
followed by a 40-yard completion from Cullen Finnerty to WR Eric Fowler.
Finnerty then found WR Terry Mitchell quarantined in the corner of the endzone
for a 30-yard TD reception. The drive covered 89 yards in three plays and took
just 45 ticks off the clock. Delta State drove 63 yards in nine plays late in the first
quarter, but failed to score when Sid Halliday's 35-yard field goal attempt sailed
wide left. The Lakers wasted little time while looking for another score. Finnerty
hit Fowler with a 53-yard pass and catch on the first play, then found Mitchell
again, this time all alone in the left corner of the endzone on the very next play for
a 27-yard TD reception. The drive took 35 seconds and covered 80 yards in two
plays.
Delta State regrouped and took advantage of a GVSU fumble for its first
points of the game. Finnerty was sacked and fumbled the ball on his own 8-yard
line. Delta State QB Scott Eyster hit WR Eric Marshall on the second play for a 7yard
TD reception. Delta State's special teams then took advantage of another
Laker miscue. The Statesmen blocked a Laker punt and Chad Schroeder recovered
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it the endzone for another Statesmen score to tie the game at 14-14.
Mark Catlin sparked the Lakers, returning the kickoff 44 yards to the 49.
Astin Martin toted the ball for 16 yards on the first play and Finnerty found Fowler
again, this one covering 21 yards. Preston Garris carried the ball for a 4-yard run
before Finnerty hit Antione Trent with a 10-yard TD pass.
The Laker defense made a key play on DSU's next possession as LB Kirk
Carruth picked off a Scott Eyster pass at Delta State 48. Following a Laker penalty
and 22-yard rush by Finnerty, GVSU faced a 4th-and-1 on the Delta State 39.
Chuck Martin rolled the dice and went for it on fourth down. Finnerty looked for
Fowler down the right sideline, but a DSU defender has hit off his pads into the
hands of Fowler for a 35-yard completion. Finnerty found Trent over the middle
and GVSU led 28-14 at the half.
Leading 28-14, the Laker offense made a statment with its opening drive of the
second half. Finnerty guided GVSU on a 7-play, 67-yard scoring drive that took
3:11 off the clock. Finnerty hit freshman receiver Blake Smolen with a short pass
that Smolen took the final 8 yards for a score and a 35-14 Laker lead.
GVSU's special teams had its second punt blocked, this one went out of the endzone
for a safety and Delta State trailed 35-16. However, the quick strike Laker
offense struck again, this drive covering 59-yards in three plays. Finnerty completed
passes of 29 yards to Mitchell and 22 yards to Fowler for a TD and a 42-16
GVSU lead.
Delta State's Scott Eyster hit WR Eric Marshall with a 65-yard TD pass on its
next possession, but Finnerty once again drove the Lakers to paydirt. RB Astin
Martin finished the 5-play, 56-yard scoring drive with a 3-yard TD run. Eyster finished
the Statesmen scoring when he capped off a 13-play, 80-yard drive with a 7yard
TD pass to Robert Davis.
Finnerty led the offense, completing 16-of-30 passes for 365 yards and six TDs.
The six TDs equelled his career-high he set in the regular season finale at Northern
Michigan. WR Eric Fowler hauled in seven receptions for a career-high 218 yards
and one TD, while Terry Mitchell caught four passes for 97 yards and two TDs.
Antion Trent cuaght three passes for 20 yards and two TDs, while Blacke Smolen
hauled in two passes for 30 yards and a TD. RB Astin Martin rushed for 99 yards
and a TD on 16 carries.
Dan Skuta led the Laker defense with 11 tackles and a TFL (-2). Buster Larkins,
Anthony Adams and Brandon Carr each chipped in six tackles. GVSU recorded
nine tackles for loss (-37) and four QB sacks (-24).
Scott Eyster completed 31-of-48 passes for 324 yards and three TDs. Eyster
passed for 155 yards in the first three quarters, and 169 yards in the fourth when the
outcome of the game had already been decided. WR Robert Davis caught 10 passes
for 126 yards, while Eric Marshall hauled in five passes for 100 yards. GVSU held
Delta State to just 34 rushing yards.
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2006 NCAA Division II National Championship Game
Grand Valley State 17, Northwest Missouri State 14
Florence, Ala. • Dec. 16, 2006
Braly Municipal Stadium
Scoring 1 2 3 4 TP
Grand Valley State 0 10 0 7 17
Northwest Missouri St. 0 7 7 0 14
QTR Time Team-Play(PAT){Plays-Yards} NW GV
2 14:46 GV Todd Carter 30 yd field goal
{11-67, 4:30} 0 3
2 11:20 NW Kendall Wright 26 yd pass from R. Robinson
(Tommy Frevert kick) {8-80, 3:26} 7 3
2 7:06 GV Eric Fowler 2yd pass from Cullen Finnerty
(Todd Carter kick) {11-70, 4:14} 7 10
3 7:00 NW Xavier Omon 7 yd run (Tommy Frevert kick)
{5-25, 2:16} 14 10
4 13:06 GV Cullen Finnerty 4 yd run (Todd Carter kick)
{6-36, 2:49} 14 17
TEAM STATISTICS NW GV
First Downs 21 19
Rushes/Yards 29/124 38/123
Passes (A-C-I) 33-21-3 33-15-0
Yards Passing 226 225
Total Offense 350 348
Punts/Average 5/33.0 5/33.0
Fumbles/Lost 1-1 3-2
Penalties 3-20 6-35
Time of Possession 27:27 32:33
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:
RUSHING: GV-Finnerty 22-115, Martin 12-40; NW-Omon 26-129.
PASSING: GV-Finnerty 15-33-0, 225; NW-Mathews 20-32-3, 200.
RECEIVING: GV-Fowler 7-96, Mitchell 2-55; NW-Wright 5-44, Robinson 4-60.
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All-Time Postseason Summaries
Florence, AL. - Grand Valley State claimed its fourth NCAA DII
National Championship in the last five years Saturday afternoon at
Braly Municipal Stadium with its 17-14 victory over Northwest
Missouri State in the title game. GVSU finished the year 15-0, becoming
just the second team in NCAA DII history to go 15-0 in a season.
Cullen Finnerty's 4-yard TD run with 13:06 left in the game proved to
be the game-winner and he engineered a 7-play, 19-yard drive that ran
out the clock for the victory in the fourth quarter. Finnerty carried the
ball three times for 12 yards and completed two passes for nine yards
on the closing drive. Finnerty completed a 4-yard pass to Eric Fowler
on third-and-two to seal the win.
Finnerty's game-winning drive started after the Laker defense
forced a three-and-out deep in NW Missouri State territory. The
Bearcats were pinned deep in their own territory after Bill Brechin
downed a Justin Trumble punt at the NWMST 2-yard line. Kyle
Johnson's punt went out of bounds at the NWMST 36-yard line to give
the Lakers good field position and set up the game winning drive.
Astin Martin started the drive with a 5-yard carry and Finnerty then
completed a 17-yard pass to Antion Trent. Finnerty carried the ball 4yards
to the Bearcat 10 and Martin then toted the ball to the three
before Finnerty capped the drive with his TD run.
"These guys just kept playing for 60 minutes and found a way to
win another game," said GVSU head coach Chuck Martin.
The Laker defense came up big late in the game when Matt Beaty
forced a fumble that Bill Brechin recovered at the Laker 21 with 3:15
left in the game. GVSU picked up two first downs and ran out the
clock.
Junior corner Bill Brechin kept the Lakers in the game in the first
quarter. He picked off a pass in the endzone on NW Missouri's first
possession, then picked off another pass at the Laker seven to foil
another drive.
"Bill Brechin made four game changing plays in the game and those
two first quarter interceptions kept us in the game," said GVSU head
coach Chuck Martin.
Grand Valley State got on the board first early in the second quarter.
Todd Carter hit a 30-yard field goal after Finnerty drove the Lakers
67-yards in 11 plays. The Bearcats answered quickly, driving 80-yards
in 8-plays. Kendall Wright hit Rafael Robinson with a 26-yard halfback
pass to give NW Missouri its first lead.
The lead was shortlived as Finnerty drove GVSU 70-yards in 11plays
for a score. Finnerty found Fowler all alone in the left corner of
the endzone for a 2-yard TD pass. Finnerty rushed for 33 yards on the
drive and completed three passes for 37 yards. Todd Carter added the
PAT for a 10-7 Laker lead.
NW Missouri State appeared to be going in for a score late in the
first half, but junior corner Brandon Carr picked off the Lakers' third
pass of the first half when he stepped in front of a Josh Mathews pass
at the goal line with 2:11 left in the second quarter.
GVSU gave the Bearcats the ball deep in its own end following a
low snap that Justin Trumble went down to field and put his knee
down. NWMST needed five plays to go 25 yards for the score and a
14-10 lead.
Cullen Finnerty completed 15-of-33 passes for 225 yards and
rushed for 115 yards on 22 carries for 340 yards of total offense.
Finnerty passed for one TD and ran for another. Finnerty became the
first QB in NCAA DII Championship game history to pass for over
200 yards (225 passing) and rush for over 100 (115). Astin Martin
rushed for 40 yards on 12 carries. Eric Fowler caught seven passes for
96 yards, despite missing almost all of the second half with a hamstring
injury. Terry Mitchell caught two passes for 55 yards. John
Mathews added two receptions for 24 yards, Sean Stevens one for 19
yards and Preston Garris one for 17 yards.
Matt Beaty led the defense with a season-high 12 tackles, while
senior Mike McFadden chipped in seven stops. Dan Skuta added seven
stops and Samad Cain six.

Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley features a rich academic environment focusing
on excellent faculty, outstanding students, hands-on research
opportunities and nationally renowned graduate programs.
Grand Valley offers over 200 areas of study, including 68
undergraduate majors and 25 graduate programs. A liberal
arts emphasis teaches students critical thinking and problem
resolution. Grand Valley's strong academic focus creates a
challenging and rewarding educational experience.

National Champions
2006 Football National Champions
Grand Valley successfully defended its national championship in 2006.
The Lakers finished their second straight undefeated season with a win 17-
14 win over NW Missouri State. With the win over NW Missouri State in
the title game, the Lakers finished the 2006 season 15-0 and continued the
nations longest active win streak (28 games).
Cullen Finnerty finished second in Harlon Hill balloting and Chuck Martin
earned his second AFCA Coach of the Year honor.
Not only did the 2006 championship give the Lakers their fourth in five
seasons, but it also put Grand Valley in the record books as just the second
team in NCAA history to finish a season 15-0.
2005-06 Women’s Basketball National Champions
Head coach Dawn Plitzuweit led the Lakers to their second consecutive
NCAA Division II Elite 8 tournament appearance in the 2005-06 basketball
season. The national championship victory brought GVSU it’s third
team championship for the 2005-06 academic year.
The Women’s Basketball team capped its 22 game-win streak with a 58-
52 victory over American International College to claim the program’s
first national championship in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Plitzuweit earned coach of the year honors, while Niki Reams was named
to the Kodak/WBCA All-American Team, as the team finished the season
with a 33-3 record.
2005 Football National Champions
The Lakers, under second year head coach Chuck Martin, won it’s third
national championship in four years in 2005. The football team also completed
it’s second undefeated season with a record of 13-0.
In the championship game, Cullen Finnerty ran for two touchdowns and
threw the game winner to Brandon Langston, while the defense stood tall
holding the NW Missouri State offense just short of the goalline in the
final seconds.
Chuck Martin was named the AFCA Coach of the Year and Mike
McFadden captured the Upshaw Award for the nations best defensive
lineman.
2005 Volleyball National Champions
The Laker Volleyball team started off the championship celebrations
for Grand Valley State in 2005 when they brought home the school’s
first team national championship for the year.
Grand Valley upset the home-favorite Nebraska-Kerney Lopers in
Kerney, Nebraska in front of 5,025 fans. GVSU made history as they
defeated the #1 team in the nation, 3-1.
Deanne Scanlon was named AVCA Coach of the Year, while Tracy
Kirk completed an exceptional four-year career by being name to the
AVCA All-American Team for the second straight year.

National Champions
Bryant Wilson
Pole Vault
2007
2-time National Champion
2003 Football National Champions
The Laker football team returned to Florence, Alabama for the third consecutive
season, but for the first time attempting to defend the title. The story
had changed from the previous year, in 2003 the Lakers were led by Scott
Mackey, Keyonta Marshall, Lucius Hawkins and the rest of an impressive
defensive unit as they ended the season with six consecutive road wins to
win claim their second national championship.
Grand Valley avenged its 2001 championship loss to North Dakota by
defeating the Souix in a defensive battle by a score of 10-3. Mike Tennessee
scored the games only touchdown, while the defense held North Dakota to
only a field goal.
2002 Football National Champions
The 2002 national championship team is considered one of the best teams
in Division II football history. Curt Anes, David Kircus and Reggie
Spearmon led an unstoppable offense under the direction of head coach
Brian Kelly.
David Kircus racked up an incredible 270 yards and three touchdowns on
his way to an MVP performance against Valdosta State (Ga.) to complete
the Lakers run to earn it’s first national championship. The Lakers finished
the season with a perfect 14-0 record.
Brian Kelly was named AFCA Coach of the Year. Curt Anes was voted the
Haron Hill winner, while a total of seven Lakers were listed as All-
Americans.
Individual National Champions
Mandi Zemba - 8-time National Champion
In the last race of her collegiate career, Mandi Zemba claimed her eighth
national championship, seven of which were individual titles. Zemba claimed
the title 5000m race in dominating fashion, finishing 48 seconds ahead of the
second place finisher.
Zemba won her first national championship at the 2002 outdoor championships
in the 1500. She won the cross country individual national championship
in 2005, followed by outdoor titles in the 3000 and 5000 in 2006.
During the 2007 indoor season, Zemba claimed titles in the Distance Medley
Relay and the 5000. In addition to her 5000 title during her final NCAA
Championship, Zemba dominated the field and claimed the national title in the
3000. After claiming four national championships during her senior season,
Zemba finished as one of the most decorated women’s track performers in
NCAA Division II history.
Melissa Sneller
Golf
2005 National
Champion
Steph Kuhlman
Outdoor 800
2003 National
Champion
Jason VanElst
20lb Weight Throw
2001 National
Champion

Thomas homas J. J.
Haas - University President
President Thomas J. Haas, the university's fourth president, is beginning his second academic
year at Grand Valley State University.
During the past 20 years, Haas has been a tenured faculty member, department chair,
dean, vice president and president. Just prior to his appointment in 2006, Haas was president
of the State University of New York campus at Cobleskill.
Haas has professional and personal ties to Michigan. He is a 1973 honors graduate of the
U.S. Coast Guard Academy and served two years on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Acacia in
Port Huron. He then earned a Master of Science in chemistry and another in environmental
health sciences at the University of Michigan. Haas also holds a Master of Science in human
resource management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Ph.D. in chemistry from
the University of Connecticut.
Haas is an internationally recognized expert in hazardous material transportation and has published more than 70 articles
in a variety of journals. In addition to his appointment as president of Grand Valley, Haas has also been appointed
professor of chemistry.
"Dr. Haas is the visionary, collaborative, experienced leader that Grand Valley needs as the university continues to
grow and develop," said Gayle R. Davis, provost at Grand Valley.
"I am thrilled to be called to service at Grand Valley," said Haas. "I look forward to working with colleagues inside
and outside the university to advance Grand Valley as a learning community with a global vision."
Haas is married to Marcia (Knapp) Haas, who is a native of Union City and a graduate of Albion College. They have
three children and two grandchildren and have other family living in Grand Rapids.
Grand Valley State University attracts more than 23,000 students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities.
Grand Valley is the comprehensive regional university for the state's second largest metropolitan area and offers 70
undergraduate and 26 graduate degree programs. It has campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland and centers in
Muskegon and Traverse City. The university is dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional
classroom experience, with research opportunities and business partnerships.

Tim W. W.
Selgo Selg - Director of Athletics
Tim W. Selgo enters his 12th year as athletic director at Grand Valley State. He was appointed athletic director
on February 12, 1996 and has put his own stamp of leadership on Laker athletics.
A promoter of a well-rounded athletic department, Selgo has been a key figure in the Lakers’ rise to the top
of Division II athletics. Grand Valley State University won its fourth straight United States Sports Academy
Directors' Cup in 2006-07, staking a claim as the top all-around athletic department in the country. The prestigious
award is presented annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA),
the United States Sports Academy and the USA TODAY to the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the
country. In addition to the Lakers’ four straight Directors’ Cup titles (2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07),
GVSU finished second in 2001-02 and 2002-03 in the Directors’ Cup standings. Selgo was named the Division
II Central Region Astroturf Athletic Director of the Year in 2006-07. Selgo was also honored as the Central
Region AD of the Year in 2002-03. A well respected leader in college athletics, Selgo has been appointed the
the NCAA DII Management Council and will be the president of the GLIAC for 2007-08.
Grand Valley State turned in another record setting year, scoring 995.75 points as 12-of-14 teams that counted
points towards the Directors’ Cup recorded top-10 finishes. In the fall, the Lakers took home the Division II
national championship in football, while also finishing runner-up in women's soccer, third in women's cross country
and fifth in men's cross country. Women's volleyball finished 17th. In the winter championships, GVSU finished third in women's indoor track &
field, and fifth in both the men's indoor track & field and men's basketball. Women's swimming & diving finished 23rd and men's swimming & diving
28th. The Lakers continued their stellar play in the spring, highlighted a fifth
place finish by women's outdoor track and field. Men's outdoor track and field
finished eighth, while baseball, women's golf and softball each finished ninth.
Rounding out the scoring was the 17th place finish in women's tennis and 36th
place finish in men's golf. Men's tennis was 33rd and men's golf 36th. GVSU
scored in 19 total sports, but only 14 sports count towards the final total, seven
sports in each gender. The Laker women scored 507.5 points (72.5 pps) and the
GVSU men tallied 488.25 points (69.75 pps). GVSU scored 400 points in the
fall, 299.5 poins in the winter and 296.25 points in the spring. The Lakers averaged
an incredible 71 points per sport as all 19 Laker sports advanced to NCAA
DII Championship play for the second straight year. In addition to team awards,
Grand Valley State coaches have earned several awards under Selgo’s helm.
Seven have been national coach of the year by respective agencies, while 12
have been named GLIAC Coach of the Year.
In addition, GVSU has won nine straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference President’s Cup titles as the top athletic program in the 13-team
GLIAC. GVSU has 70 GLIAC titles since 2000.
Selgo has been the key figure in the development of the athletic facilities and
programs at Grand Valley State. Construction has begun on the Movement Science and Recreation facility that will allow classes and athletic teams
the opportunity to work inside in inclement weather. The 137,662 square foot facility will have a 100 x 55-yard fieldturf surface, a six-lane track with
nine sprint lanes and batting cages that will drop from the ceiling. The Laker softball team will begin play on its new field in 2008. GVSU has expanded
its football stadium seating capacity to 8,550, added executive suites and added a new scoreboard the the added feature of a ProStar video display
board. The GVSU Football Center, located in the north end zone of Lubbers Stadium, has been expanded by more than 4,000 feet, and a new track
around the football field was installed in the summer of 1998. Lights were installed at Lubbers Stadium and the Rob Odejewski Weight Room was
built in honor of the late Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions. The baseball and soccer fields have added press boxes, storage
space and concession areas. In addition, the fieldhouse locker room project, that enabled every varsity sport at Grand Valley State to have its own locker
room, was spearheaded by Selgo.
While at Toledo, Selgo was responsible for the day-to-day operations for Toledo’s 10 women’s and nine men’s sports teams that competed at the
Division I level in the Mid-American Conference. Selgo was instrumental in the marketing and promoting of all 19 sports that the Toledo athletic
department sponsored.
A native of Pettisville, Ohio, Selgo was inducted into the Toledo Athletic Hall of Fame in February of 2001. He was a standout basketball player
at Toledo from 1977-80, earning four varsity letters. The Rockets posted a four-year record of 87-26 during Selgo’s playing days on the hardwood.
Selgo participated in two NCAA Midwest Regional Tournaments for Toledo. His 1978-79 Rocket squad claimed a first-round, 74-72, win over Iowa,
before dropping a 79-71 decision to Notre Dame in the second round. In 1980, Selgo scored 18 points in Toledo’s 94-91 loss to Florida State in a firstround
NCAA Tournament game. Selgo was part of two MAC Championship teams (1978-79 and 1979-80) and was co-captain of the ‘79-80 squad.
He earned Mid-American Conference All-Academic honors in 1978, 1979 and 1980 and was named Senior Scholar/Athlete-of-the-Year at Toledo in
1980. Known as an outstanding shooter, Selgo still holds the UT record for free throw percentage in a single-season, converting 92.3 percent (48-of-
52) during the 1978-79 season. He also holds the Toledo career free throw percentage record in MAC games, hitting 86.1 percent (62-of-72) and the
single-season Rocket mark for MAC games of 93.9 percent (31-of-33).
Selgo graduated from Toledo in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a minor in mathematics. Following graduation, Selgo
remained at Toledo as a graduate assistant for the Toledo men’s basketball program and earned his master’s degree in education administration in 1982.
He then served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Toledo from 1982-1985.
In 1985 he was named head women’s basketball coach at Toledo. Selgo served as head coach of the Rockets women’s basketball program for three
years, turning around a program that is now at the top of the MAC.
Selgo is married to the former Terry Bush and together the couple have three children: Jennifer (22), Rachel (20), and Daniel (14).

Athletic Administration
Lisa Sweany
Sr. Associate Athletic Director
Senior Woman Administrator
Doug Lipinski
Associate Athletic Director
Marketing
Damon Arnold
Director of Laker Advising
Sandra Jennings
Administrative Assistant
Tim Nott
Associate Athletic Director
Media Relations
Kurtis Matzkind
Ticket and Fan Development Manager
Mark Stoessner
Head Athletic Trainer
Janine Freeman
Irwin Club Secretary
Adrienne Yoches
Assistant Sports Information Director
Walter Moore
Assistant Athletic Director
Compliance
Meghan Berry
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Al Owens
Game Management Assistant
Doug Witte
Web and Graphic Designer
Josh Munk
Game and Event Operations Manager
Adam Buchalski
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Joy Flanders
Football Secretary

Coaching Staff Staf
Jerry Baltes
Track and Field
Cross Country
Dave DiIanni
Women’s Soccer
Dewey Newsome
Swimming and Diving
Don Underwood
Men’s Golf
John Black
Tennis
Steve Lyon
Baseball
Deanne Scanlon
Volleyball
Ric Wesley
Men’s Basketball
Janel Burgess
Women’s Basketball
Chuck Martin
Football
Lori Stinson
Women’s Golf
Doug Woods
Softball

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Facilities F
Laker Soccer Field
acilities - Where Champions Compete
The Lakers claimed their first Great Lakes Region
Championship in the friendly confines of the Laker
Soccer Field. The field has also played host to several
other NCAA Division II playoff games.
Meadows Golf Course
Lubbers Stadium
With a permanent seating capacity of 8,550, Lubbers Stadium
regularly welcomes over 12,000 fans to watch the Lakers play
football. The football field is also surrounded by a full-sized
track which has hosted the GLIAC Track and Field
Championships.
Laker Baseball Field
The Meadows Golf Course has hosted both the Men’s and
Women’s NCAA Division II Golf National Championships.
Golf Digest Magazine rated the course four and one half stars,
while The Detroit News named it one of the top 25 public golf
courses in Michigan.
The field that has seen the Lakers advance to the NCAA
Division II World Series three-times has taken on a new look.
The Lakers have added a new pro-style scoreboard along with a
new clubhouse and suites located directly behind the home
dugout.

Laker Laker
Facilities F
Indoor Recreational Facility
Grand Valley will open a brand new indoor rec. facility in
2008. The facility will include a turf surface, running track,
classrooms, and offices.
GVSU Fieldhouse Arena
The GVSU Fieldhouse plays host to a variety of events
throughout the year. Volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball,
and indoor track events are all held inside the arena.
acilities - Where Champions Compete
Laker Softball Field
The Lakers will be playing on a brand new softball field this
spring. The previous field was moved to make room for the
Movement Science and Recreation faciltiy. The new field will
be located along the edge of the Meadows Golf Course, adjacent
to the Laker Baseball Field.

Grand Valle Valley
y State Univer Uni ersity sity
Growing Beyond Expectations.
Grand Valley State University’s role is that of a public, comprehensive institution which provides educational services to
West Michigan. The institution offers liberal arts and professional education for its students, contributes to the advancement
of knowledge, applies that knowledge to societal needs, assists the state in its development, enriches the cultural life
of the citizens of the region, and prepares its graduates to be citizens of an increasingly global society. Grand Valley State
is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all its endeavors.
Grand Valley State University has been the fastest growing public university in Michigan for nearly two decades. Founded
in 1960 as a state college, GVSU has become a comprehensive university, currently providing undergraduate and graduate
education to more than 23,295 students.
GVSU continues to expand its programs, campuses, and services. Grand Valley is a learning community where close student-faculty
interaction enhances both teaching and learning. To support such an environment, the institution encourages
students to participate actively with faculty in all aspects of their education, from formal classroom instruction to research,
academic advising, cross-cultural interaction, and extracurricular activities.
One University, Two Campuses.
With an attractive main campus near Allendale, Grand Valley State University offers a safe, friendly atmosphere conducive
to living and learning. The focus here is undergraduate programs, athletics, and student activities.
Our Grand Rapids campus was established in 1988 in response to
a demand for graduate education and urban university services.
The nine-story Eberhard Center quickly filled to capacity and will
soon be joined by a new classroom, business, and library center.
The Meijer Public Broadcast Center, home to GVSU's public radio
and television stations, is also located here.
Grand Valley also meets the need for university education with the
new Meijer Campus in Holland and centers in Muskegon and
Traverse City.
A Resource for our Region.
Grand Valley State University connects West Michigan to the
world.
The diverse activities and resources of GVSU radiate in a ripple effect across
the region. Examples include
• WGVU-TV 35 and WGVK-TV 52, West Michigan's PBS television affiliates,

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• The Water Resources Institute at GVSU is the center for aquatic studies
of the Grand River watershed and Lake Michigan.
• GVSU offers research and support for business, social services, and
government. Resources include the Office of Economic Expansion
with its Data Center; the Small Business Development Center; and the
Kent-Ottawa-Muskegon Foreign Trade Zone.
• WGVU-TV 35 and WGVK-TV 52, West Michigan's PBS television
affiliates, broadcast educational, entertainment, and locally produced
programming for all ages.
• WGVU-FM (88.5) & WGVU-AM (1480) National Public Radio
affiliates, broadcast jazz and news programming 24 hours a day.
• The Volunteer GVSU Program has logged over 140,000 hours of community
service.
• Over 500,000 books, periodicals, reels of microfilm, and compact discs are
available on-site at Zumberge Library as well as on- line through the
computerized catalog.
Accessible and Affordable.
Grand Valley State University provides the people of West Michigan access to affordable, quality higher education.
GVSU reaches beyond this expectation with a commitment to personalized education that encourages interaction between
faculty and students.
Classes are 100% faculty-taught. Unlike many universities, GVSU does not use graduate students to teach undergraduates.
Instead, professors closely monitor and support the progress of individual students.
The University offers more than 75 undergraduate programs and 14 graduate degree programs.
GVSU also provides ready access to the computers and on-line services that are essential for research and learning.
To keep education affordable, GVSU has consistently provided the lowest tuition of any public university in the Lower
Peninsula.

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Arts and Entertainment.
Grand Valley celebrates the arts by creating opportunities for its myriad expressions
in performance, fine work, and experiment.
^ The Performing Arts Center has seen considerable expansion and renovation during
the past year, including superb teaching studios for performance instruction, large
rehearsal rooms, a recital hall, and a music technology center with the finest equipment
available. The newly renovated Louis Armstrong Theatre, the main performance
space for theatre and music events, now includes a stunning new lobby plus state-ofthe-art
sound, lighting, dressing room and shop areas.
• The new Calder Art Center brings programs in sculpture, graphic design, ceramics,
painting, and other visual arts under a single roof, allowing collaborative work.
• GVSU's free Arts at Noon Series features professional-level music, theatre, and
dance performances.
• The annual Shakespeare Festival brings high-quality stage productions and related
activities to the area.
• Throughout the year, there are carillon performances, artist-faculty concerts, and off-campus music performances. For
more information, call (616) 895-ARTS.
Reach for Excellence.
Sports and Recreation.
Grand Valley State University offers you unlimited possibilities
for personal growth, business development, creative expression,
research, and learning.
• Find GVSU on-line at www.gvsu.edu
• Visit GVSU by making an appointment with the Admissions
Office: (616) 331-2025.
Grand Valley State University provides students, faculty, and members of
the community with a well-rounded program of activities. The athletic
complex at GVSU includes a 4,100-seat basketball arena, Lubbers
Stadium for football and track, and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Other
facilities include volleyball, squash, and racquetball courts; weightlifting,
exercise, and training rooms; and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Aerobics
and fitness classes round out the program.
Developed to enhance and preserve the area's wildlife, wetlands, and
wooded setting, The Meadows golf course offers championship-quality
golfing while demonstrating an ecologically sound alternative to traditional
courses. Call (616) 895-1000 for golf information.
GVSU is an NCAA Division II school competing in all major collegiate
sports. Call (616) 331-8800 for sports schedules.