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