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splitting time at QB in practice. The players listed in the two-deep at the two wide receiver spots and tight
end combined for five receptions last year. All-WIAC cornerback Derek Dreher heads the defense. La
Crosse can count on placekicker Justin Huinker and punter Christian Hallingstad, the incumbents.
UW-Whitewater Notes
Glass half full, or half empty? No other team can count on the likes of Matt Blanchard, Lee Brekke and
Levell Coppage at quarterback and running back. The big questions on offense will be who, besides
Logan Allemand, will be blocking and who will be catching the Blanchard-Brekke passes? Whitewater is
replacing four guys in the offensive line that all started at least two years, as well as record-breaking
receiver Aaron Rusch, wideout Adam Brandes, and tight end John Novak.
Defense is the same story. Casey Casper is the lone returnee on the line, and Greg Arnold the only
starter back among linebackers. Defensive back is the strong part of the team, and it may have to be with
five of the front seven starting their first game.
All-WIAC punter Kris Rosholt and placekicker Eric Kindler (77-78 PATs and 9-10 FG 30 yards or less)
lend stability.
By the Numbers
UW-Whitewater
Offensive Starters Returning for 2011: 4
Defensive Starters Returning for 2011: 4
Special Teams (kicker, punter, kick return, punt return) Returning for 2011: 2
Offensive Line Averages: 287 pounds
Defensive Line Averages: 252 pounds
Offense, Class Breakdown: 6 seniors, 5 juniors
Defense, Class Breakdown: 5 seniors, 2 juniors, 2 sophomores
UW-La Crosse
Offensive Starters Returning for 2011: 4
Defensive Starters Returning for 2011: 5
Special Teams (kicker, punter, kick return, punt return) Returning for 2011: 2
Offensive Line Averages: 269 pounds
Defensive Line Averages: 242 pounds
Offense, Class Breakdown: 3 seniors, 5 juniors, 2 sophomores, 1 freshman
Defense, Class Breakdown: 5 seniors, 3 juniors, 1 sophomore, 2 freshmen
What’s Coming Up?
UW-W will travel to Indiana to face Franklin College September 10. Franklin is ranked 24 th in the
D3football.com preseason poll. The Warhawks defeated Franklin, in Perkins Stadium, in the first round of
the 2010 NCAA III playoffs. The Warhawks’ home opener is set for Saturday, September 17 at 12:00.
Tickets for home games can be purchased at the University Center ticket office on the main campus mall
during normal business hours, and at the Perkins Stadium window on game day.
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