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Whitewater’s Brekke, who had only thrown two passes this season, started the game in place of injured
Matt Blanchard. You would not have known that watching Brekke go 23-30 for 292 yards, four
touchdowns and no interceptions. Brekke and Rusch combined for 12 receptions for 169 yards and the
three scores.
In addition to his fumble recovery Arnold had two sacks, six tackles and a pass breakup for UW-W.
Linebacker Teddy Henkle had nine tackles, one sack and a pass breakup for Franklin.
The Series
2010 was the first meeting between the schools.
The Coaches
Whitewater’s Lance Leipold, in his first head coaching opportunity, has compiled a four year record of 58-
3, including 28-1 in the WIAC. He has earned national Division III coach of the year honors three of the
four years, and WIAC Football Coach of the Year the last two. Franklin’s Mike Leonard, in his ninth year
as a head coach (all at Franklin), is 58-28. Leonard has been named Heartland Collegiate Athletic
Conference Football Coach of the Year four of the last five years.
Franklin Notes
Franklin went 9-2 overall last year, 8-0 in winning the HCAC. Franklin will present a variety of
looks, including no running back, fielding a fleet of receivers.
The Grizzlies opened the season with a barrage of points, winning at Valparaiso University 49-35.
Franklin rushed the ball 46 times for 221 yards (4.8 average), and still threw the ball 51 times, completing
32 for 448 yards. Back Ethan Cook, listed second on Franklin’s two-deep, carried the all 19 times for 116
yards. Five of FC’s seven touchdowns came via the pass. Sophomore Jonny West, who compiled those
stats, was under center. West threw a pair of interceptions. Split ends Kyle Linville and Mitch Deffner
each caught eight passes, with Linville gobbling up 151 yards. Franklin doubled Valpo’s 18 first downs,
and out-gained the Crusaders 669-463. Franklin also did not hurt themselves with penalties, committing
just three in the win.
The Franklin defense features First Team All-HCAC linebacker David O’Rourke, a senior, and cornerback
Zack Corpe, the HCAC Freshman of the Year in 2010. Corpe also returns kicks. O’Rourke had two
sacks at VU, and Corpe made seven tackles and forced a fumble. Sophomore linebacker Scott Moore
led Franklin with nine tackles against Valparaiso.
Franklin’s home field resembles the field UW-Whitewater plays on -- at least in history. The stadium is
named for Stewart “Red” Faught, Franklin’s coach for 33 years. The facility was renamed before last year
started after a major renovation made possible by the generosity of the Branigan family. Whitewater’s
Perkins Stadium is named for Forrest Perkins, their coach of 29 years who designed and raised money
for the stadium. The stadium was renovated prior to 2010 thanks the generosity of the Kachel family and
their support of all athletic facilities.
UW-Whitewater Notes
UW-W opened the season with a 26-7 win at UW-La Crosse. Although the game was against a fellow
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference member, it was the first of two meetings this season and
was designated as a non-conference game. WIAC schools have found it difficult, and in tight economic
times, expensive, to schedule non-conference opponents.
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