Mid-States Football Association Press Guide

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1 Mid-States Football Association Press Guide

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mid-States Football Association History 3 Concordia University 4-6 Indiana Wesleyan University 7 Lawrence Technological University 8 Lindenwood University-Belleville 9-11 Marian University Missouri Baptist University Olivet Nazarene University Robert Morris University Saint Xavier University Siena Heights University St. Ambrose University Taylor University Trinity International University University of Saint Francis (Ill.) University of St. Francis (Ind.) MSFA Football Schedule MSFA Results 46 MSFA Mideast League Year-by-Year Standings MSFA Midwest League Year-by-Year Standings MSFA All-Time Composite Standings MSFA Overtime Games 53 MSFA Year-by-Year Team Statistical Leaders MSFA Year-by-Year Individual Statistical Leaders NAIA Team Statistical Leaders 68 NAIA Individual Statistical Leaders MSFA in NAIA Post-Season NAIA Post-Season All-Time & NAIA National Champions 74 MSFA Coaches of the Year 75 AFCA Regional & NAIA National Coaches of the Year 75 MSFA Coaches Records, MSFA Records vs. Non-Conference Opponents AFCA All-Americans & MSFA & NAIA Special Awards 80 AFCA/NAIA All-Americans MSFA Mideast League All-Conference Selections MSFA Midwest League All-Conference Selections MSFA Players of the Year 87 MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week MSFA Players of the Week 92 MSFA NAIA Players of the Week MSFA All-Academic COSIDA Academic All-Americans MSFA NAIA Scholar-Athletes MSFA All-Time Statistical Performances MSFA 20-Year Mideast & Midwest League Teams MSFA Records MSFA Mideast League Records MSFA Midwest League Records

3 Mid-States Football Association The Mid-States Football Association, wnhich enters its 25th year as an NAIA-affiliated organization in the Midwest, will feature the same 13-team league as in 2017 with Indiana Wesleyan University and Lawrence Technological University awaiting their first years of competition in Lawrence Tech in Southfield, Mich. was added by the Association at its annual meeting in 2017, while Indiana Wesleyan was added in Indiana Wesleyan, located in Marion, Ind., will compete in football for the first time in 2018, while LTU is returning to the gridiron after a 70-year absence. Lindenwood University-Belleville, located in Belleville, Ill., and Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis, Mo., began MSFA play in 2015 as part of the Mideast League, joining Concordia University of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Marian University of Indianapolis, Ind.; the University of Saint Francis of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Siena Heights University of Adrian, Mich.; and Taylor University of Upland, Ind. Meanwhile, Chicago-based Robert Morris University and Saint Xavier University; the University of St. Francis of Joliet, Ill.; Olivet Nazarene University of Bourbonnais, Ill.; St. Ambrose University of Davenport, Iowa; and Trinity International University of Deerfield, Ill. will again make up the Midwest League in Each MSFA team plays the other teams within its league plus crossover games against the other league. The champions of the two leagues receive automatic berths into the NAIA Championship Series. The MSFA has claimed nine NAIA national championships, including six of the last seven Saint Francis, Ind. (2016 & 2017), Marian (2015 & 2012), Grand View University (2013) and Saint Xavier (2011). The University of Findlay (1995 & 1997) and Westminster College (1994) also won national titles as members of the MSFA. The MSFA Chairman for will be Lonnie Pries, Athletics Director, Concordia University. Gary Newsome, Athletics Director at Olivet Nazarene, is in his third season as the MSFA Commissioner; Larry Alter of Findlay, Ohio is the MSFA Information Director; and Ray McCormick of Normal, Ill. is the Coordinator of Officials. Weekly statistical reports, players of the week, news items and highlights are available on the MSFA website at GARY NEWSOME, Commissioner LARRY ALTER, Information Director Athletic Director 1635 Parkside Place Olivet Nazarene University Findlay, Ohio Bourbonnais, IL Cell: (419) Office: (815) lalter@woh.rr.com Cell: (815) nd larryalter47@gmail.com Fax number: (815) gnewsome@olivet.edu RAY MCCORMICK, Coord. of Officials LONNIE PRIES, Chairman 401 Covey Court Athletic Director Normal, IL Concordia University Home: (309) Ann Arbor, Mich., Cell: (318) Office: (734) raymac401@gmail.com Cell: Lonnie.pries@cuaa.edu 3

4 GENERAL INFORMATION 4090 Geddes Road Ann Arbor, Michigan University switchboard: FAX: (734) Denomination: Lutheran Missouri Synod Website: Nickname: Cardinals Athletic Website: Team Colors: Red, White & Black Stadium: Cardinal Stadium (1,200) 2017 Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 5-1 President: Curt Gielow Phone: Faculty Representative: Joey-Lynn Bialkowski Phone: Athletics Director: Lonnie Pries Phone: Assistant AD Ext. Comm.: Kyle Thomas Phone: Sports Information Dir: Zach Johnston Cell Phone: Athletic Department: Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: Multiple Starters Returning/Lost: 13/9 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 48/21 Incoming Freshmen: 55 Transfers: 10 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Joshua Schumacher (Concordia-Chicago 07) Office: Record at Concordia: 9-2 (2nd year) Overall Record: 9-2 (2nd year) Background: 2007 CUAA head coach Concordia-Ann Arbor defensive coordinator Las Vegas Faith Lutheran High School defensive coordinator Concordia-Chicago running backs coach Football Assistants: Andrew Rode (offensive coordinator) Matt Strzalkowski (co-defensive coordinator/safeties) Caleb O Hara (defensive line) Roscoe Cummings (assistant coach) Ryan Kastner (punting/kicking) Jonathan Coddington (quarterbacks/recruiting coordinator) Mike Glennie (offensive line) Earl Schumake (cornerbacks) Dave Lawrence Sr. (strength/conditioning) 2018 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 Bye September 1 At Malone University, Canton, Ohio, 1 p.m. September 8 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 15 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 22 At Robert Morris University, Chicago, Ill., 2 p.m. September 29 At Lindenwood-Belleville University, Belleville, Mo. (x), 2 p.m. October 6 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS, IND. (x), 1 p.m. October 13 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (x), 1 p.m. October 20 At Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind. (x), 1 p.m. October 27 At Taylor University, Upland, Ind. (x), 1 p.m. November 3 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. November 10 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. (x), 1 p.m. (x) Mideast League NOTE: All times are local 4

5 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS JOE CONNER, 6-0, 211, Jr. RB (Flat Rock, Mich. / Flat Rock HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team... Ranked No.7 NAIA & No. 2 MSFA rushing yards per game (131.7)... No. 8 NAIA & No. 2 MSFA rushing TDs (15)... No. 10 NAIA & No.2 MSFA all-purpose yards per game (151.9)... No.3 MSFA yards per carry (6.7)... Set Concordia season records for rushing attempts (216), rushing yards (1,449), all-purpose yards (1,671) & rushing touchdowns (15) DONTE DESALLE, 6-0, 16, Jr., WR (Nashville, Tenn. / Midwest Prep HS)... MSFA Mideast League 2nd team... No.1 among MSFA qualifying receivers in yards per catch (20.6)... No.33 NAIA & No.5 MSFA in receiving yards per game (74.8)... No.9 NAIA & No.3 MSFA in receiving touchdowns (11)... No.23 NAIA in stellar receiving yards (195)... Led Concordia in receptions (40) and set school season records for receiving yards (823) and receiving touchdowns (11) DONOVAN CORLEW, 6-2, 284, Soph., OL (Cleveland, Ohio / Benedictine HS)... MSFA Mideast League 2nd team... Helped Concordia set school season records in points (397), touchdowns (53) and total yardage (483.3)... Led rushing attack that was 16th in NAIA & No.2 in MSFA (218.7 yards per game) TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS ANDREW O HARA, 6-5, 226, Sr., LB (Cleveland, Ohio / Lutheran West H.S.)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team... No.13 in MSFA & No.2 on team in tackles (80)... Led team in sacks (3.5) & in tackles for loss (11, No.15 MSFA)... No.2 on team in quarterback hurries (5)... Had 5 passes defended, 2 INTs JAY KOSKI, 6-0, 212, Sr., LB (Portage, Mich. / Portage Northern HS)... MSFA Mideast League 2nd team... Led team in tackles per game (7.5, 11th MSFA)... No.5 in MSFA forced fumbles (2)... No.2 on team in tackles for loss (9)... Had 3 sacks, 1 INT, 4 passes defended, 4 quarterback hurries KEITH RUBIN, , Sr., DT (Whitmore Lake, Mich. / Whitmore Lake HS)... MSFA Mideast League 2nd team... Had 27 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 quarterback hurries TIM KOEHLER, 5-11, 188, Sr., DB (Belvidere, Ill. / Rockford Lutheran HS)... MSFA Mideast League 2nd team... No.20 NAIA & No. 4 MSFA in interceptions per game (0.4) TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER ANDREW O HARA, 6-5, 226, Sr., P (Cleveland, Ohio / Lutheran West HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team... No.25 NAIA & No.5 MSFA in yards per punt (38.4)... Recorded longest MSFA punt of 76 yards KEY LOSSES KALEB POHLMAN, 6-3, 222, DE (Liberty Center, Ohio / Liberty Center HS) tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 7 quarterback hurries DARRICLE JONES, 6-1, 300, OL (Eastpointe, Mich. / East Detroit HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team HERMAN MASON, 6-2, 206, WR (Lansing, Mich. / Lansing Sexton HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team catches, 560 yards, 21.5 yards per catch, 11 touchdowns, 74.8 yards per game BRYANT HUDSON, 6-0, 190, WR (Flint, Mich. / Carman-Ainsworth HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team catches, 363 yards, 15.8 yards per catch, 5 touchdowns SETH SUIDA, 6-2, 200, QB (Livonia, Mich. / Northwood) pass efficiency of 239 passing, 55.2 percent, 3 interceptions, 2,083 yards, 24 touchdowns, yards per game 5

6 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA Total SEASON RESULTS 8/31 25 at Davenport, Mich. 6 9/09 34 at Trinity International 20 9/16 38 at Olivet Nazarene 16 9/23 34 Robert Morris 26 9/30 65 Linden-Belleville (x) 0 10/07 18 at Saint Francis, Ind. (x) 35 10/14 66 at Missouri Baptist (x) 21 10/21 39 Marian (x) 36 10/28 31 Taylor (x) 14 11/11 37 Siena Heights (x) 0 NAIA FIRST ROUND 11/18 10 Reinhardt, Ga. 39 (x) Mideast League games CONCORDIA VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L LWD-Belleville 3-0 Marian 1-5 Missouri Baptist 3-0 Olivet Nazarene 2-1 Robert Morris 1-2 Siena Heights 3-3 St. Ambrose 1-3 St. Francis, Ill. 1-5 Saint Francis, Ind. 0-7 Saint Xavier, Ill. 1-3 Taylor 2-5 Trinity International 3-4 Most wins in a season: 9 (2017) Most losses in a season: 11 (2011) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 2 ( ) Consecutive losing seasons: 5 ( ) Regular season winning streak: 5 (2017) Regular season losing streak: 20 (2011 & 2012) MSFA Midwest League titles: 0 Most consecutive league titles: 0 Consecutive league winning seasons: 2 (2016 & 2017) Consecutive league losing seasons: 5 ( ) Post-season appearances: 1 (2017) Post-season record: 0-1 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 1 (2017) Best post-season finish: First round Last playoff appearance:

7 Will begin play in Mideast League in 2019 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 4201 South Washington Street Marion, Indiana University Switchboard: Denomination: Wesleyan Church Team Colors: Red & Gray Website Address: Nickname: Wildcats Stadium (capacity): Wildcat 2017 Overall Record: N/A 2017 MSFA Mideast League Record: N/A President: Dr. David Wright Phone: Faculty Representative: Matt Mize Phone: Athletics Director: Mark DeMichael Phone: Sports Information Dir.: Kyle Schmidt Office: Athletics Fax Number: Cell: Offensive Formation: N/A Starters Returning/Lost: N/A Incoming Freshmen: N/A Defensive Formation: N/A Lettermen Returning/Lost: N/A Transfers: N/A FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Jordan Langs (St. Francis, 2001) Office: Cell: Address: Record At Indiana Wesleyan: N/A Overall Record: N/A Background: Langs comes to IWU after five years at Division III Wheaton (Ill.) College, serving as defensive coordinator past three seasons and defensive backs coach in Wheaton was 11-2 in 2016, making its third straight postseason appearances after winning back-to-back CCIW titles, went 49-8 overall and 29-3 in the conference during Langs tenure 4-year Wheaton letterman ( ), starting 32 straight games at linebacker and defensive back with 134 career tackles and 8 interceptions. Football Assistants: Eric Terrazas (offensive & recruiting coordinator) Evan Knight (defensive coordinator) Josh Aldrin (defensive line) Chris Moore (run game coordinator/assistant head coach) 2018 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 Bye September 1 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY, 4 p.m. September 8 At Anderson University, Anderson, Ind., 1 p.m. September 15 TRINITY BIBLE COLLEGE, N.D., Noon September 22 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 29 Bye October 6 UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS, ILL., 1 p.m. October 13 At Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Mich., 1 p.m. October 20 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich., Noon October 27 At Olivet Nazarene University, 2 p.m. November 3 At Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1 p.m. November 10 Bye November 17 LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. NOTE: All times are local 7

8 LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Associate Member GENERAL INFORMATION Will begin MSFA Mideast League schedule in West 10 Mile Road Southfield, Mich University Switchboard: Denomination: N/A Team Colors: Royal Blue & White Website Address: Nickname: Blue Devils Stadium (capacity): 2017 Overall Record: N/A 2017 MSFA Mideast League Record: N/A President: Dr. Virinder K. Moudgil Phone: , x Faculty Representative: Phone: Athletics Director: Scott Trudeau Phone: Sports Information Dir.: Jay Nicols Office: Athletics Fax Number: Cell: Offensive Formation: N/A Starters Returning/Lost: N/A Incoming Freshmen: N/A Defensive Formation: N/A Lettermen Returning/Lost: N/A Transfers: N/A FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Jeff Duvendeck (Central Michigan, 2001) Office: Cell: Address: Record At Lawrence Tech: N/A Overall Record: N/A Background: Duvendeck brings 16 years of successful collegiate coaching experience to Lawrence Tech, having been part of three conference championships (Big Ten at Michigan State, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at Michigan Tech and Grand State), one national title (2004 NCAA D-II at Grand Valley State) and coaching 29 all-conference players, 10 all- Americans, conference players of the year 3 times and 8 players who have gone on to the NFL spent 6 seasons as head coach at Culver-Stockton (Mo.) College producing a record-setting offensive team in 2016 along with stints at Michigan State, Grand Valley and Michigan Tech, also coached at Northern Michigan and began his career in 2001 as grad assistant at Tiffin the Flushing, Mich. native was a running back at Central Michigan, lettering in 2000 and earning a bachelor's degree in health promotion and rehabilitation while working as a student assistant strength coach at CMU (2001) earned his masters degree in kinesiology from Michigan State in Football Assistants: Joshua De St. Aubin (defensive coordinator & linebackers) Keith Beckham (offensive coordinator) 2018 LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE September 1 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY (club), 1 p.m. September 8 At Wisconsin Lutheran University, Milwaukee, Wisc., Noon September 15 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (club), Noon September 22 At Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich., Noon October 6 At Trinity Bible College, Ellendale, N.D., Noon October 13 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, Noon October 20 At Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Mich., 1 p.m. October 27 TRINITY BIBLE COLLEGE, Noon November 17 At Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Ind., 1 p.m. (x) Midwest League in 2019 NOTE: All times are local 8

9 LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY-BELLEVILLE GENERAL INFORMATION 2600 West Main Street Belleville, Illinos FAX Number: Denomination: N/A Web Site: Nickname: Lynx Team Colors: Cardinal & Gray Stadium: Lindenwood Stadium (3,000) 2017 Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 0-6 President: Dr. Brett Barger Faculty Representative: Daniel J. Frazier Phone: Athletics Director: Ryan Kaiser Phone: Sports Information Director: Ben Mizera Office: SID Fax Number: N/A Cell Phone: Offensive Formation: N/A Starters Returning/Lost: N/A Incoming Freshmen: N/A Defensive Formation: N/A Lettermen Returning/Lost: N/A Transfers: N/A FOOTBALL STAFF Interim Head Coach: Kevin Turco (Western New England) Phone: Record at Lindenwood-Belleville: 0-10 (1 year) Overall Record: 0-10 (1 year) Background: 2015 Offensive line coach, Urbana University Recruiting coordinator, offensive line coach, assistant head coach, Northwestern Oklahoma State; named school s interim head coach (2014) Newberry College offensive line coach Offensive line graduate assistant at East Carolina Defensive line coach at Saint Peter s University Defensive line coach at University of Saint Mary ( ) Served in U.S. Marine Corps Football Assistants: John Leister (assistant head coach/offensive coordinator/quarterbacks) Pat Stewart (defensive coordinator/linebackers) Jason Rejfek (recruiting coordinator/defensive line) Keith Albers (academic coordinator/wide receivers) Chris Calley (special teams coordinator/defensive backs) Kasey Smith (offensive line coach) Mark Barnett (tight ends) Opetia Tuiava (defensive graduate assistant) Brenton Walters (offensive graduate assistant) Jake Hinson (offensive graduate assistant) 2018 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 Bye September 1 At Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill., 1 p.m. September 8 ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 15 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 22 At Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Ind., 2 p.m. September 29 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (x), 1 p.m. October 6 At Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, Mo. (x), 1 p.m. October 13 At University of St. Francis, Joliet, Ill., 1 p.m. October 20 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY (x), 1 p.m. October 27 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS, IND. (x), 1 p.m. November 3 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. (x), 2 p.m. November 10 At Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind. (x), 2 p.m. (x) Mideast League NOTE: All times are local 9

10 LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY-BELLEVILLE TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS DARRIEN BOONE, 6-3, 215, Sr. QB, Chicago Ill./ Austin Peay DONNIE FOSTER, 6-1, 217, R-Sr., TE, Belleville, Ill. / Belleville East MATT REYES, 6-0, 265, Soph., OL, Chicago, Ill. / Mount Carmel HS OSCAR REYES, 6-0, 281, Sr., OL, Chicago, Ill. / Mount Carmel HS DALLAS MELOT, 6-1, 268, Sr., OL, Goreville, Ill. / Goreville HS TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS CALVIN ROGERS, 5-11, 180, Sr., LB, San Diego, Calif. / San Diego Mesa College... appeared in 10 games, recording 13 tackles and one tackle for a loss ADNAN AL-AMAMI, 5-11, 215, Sr., LB, High Ridge, Mo. / Northwest HS... appeared in eight games, recording 23 tackles and one sack NATE COLLINS, 5-10, 195, Sr., LB, Arlington, Texas / Mansfield Timberview... Did not see action in 2016 ROMEION MOORE, 6-1, 223, R-Jr., LB, St. Louis, Ill. / Cahokia HS... appeared in 10 games, totaling 26 tackles and six tackles for loss GAVIN STEVENS, 6-0, 215, R-Soph., LB, St. Louis, Mo. / McCluer North... appeared in six games, totaling 22 tackles TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER JUSTIN JOHNSON, 6-0, 170, Jr., K, Rockledge, Fla.... kicked 5-of-12 field goals (41.7 percent)... totaled 55 punts for 2,032 yards, averaging 36.9 yards per game with long of 50 yards KEY LOSSES QUENTIN EDWARDS, 5-7, 200, Sr., RB... appeared in eight games... totaled 65 carries for 203 yards and two touchdowns TREY PARKER, 5-6, 178, R-Sr., DB, Belleville, Ill., / Jackson State... appeared in 10 games... led lynx in solo tackles (57), total tackles (72) and interceptions (five) MIKE COTTON, 6-1, 235, R-Sr., LB... appeared in 10 games... totaled 63 tackles, one sack and one interception 10

11 LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY-BELLEVILLE RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA Totals SEASON RESULTS 9/02 14 Olivet Nazarene 39 9/09 14 at St. Ambrose 52 9/16 0 at Saint Xavier 45 9/30 0 at Concordia (x) 65 10/07 16 Missouri Baptist (x) 50 10/14 6 St. Francis, Ill /21 10 at Taylor (x) 63 10/28 0 at St. Francis, Ind. (x) 70 11/04 0 Siena Heights (x) 48 11/11 0 Marian (x) 63 (x) Mideast League games LDW-BELLEVILLE VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 1-2 Marian 0-3 Missouri Baptist 1-2 Olivet Nazarene 1-2 Robert Morris 0-1 St. Ambrose 0-3 St. Francis, Ill. 0-3 Saint Francis, Ind. 0-3 Saint Xavier, Ill. 0-1 Siena Heights 0-3 Taylor 0-3 Trinity International 0-0 Most wins in a season: 4 (2015) Most losses in a season: 10 (2016 & 2017) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 0 Consecutive losing seasons: 5 ( ) Regular season winning streak: 1 (2015) Regular season losing streak: 20 (20156 & 2017) MSFA Midwest League titles: 0 Most consecutive league titles: 0 Consecutive league winning seasons: 0 Consecutive league losing seasons: 3 ( ) Post-season appearances: 0 Post-season record: 0 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 0 Best post-season finish: 0 Last playoff appearance: 0 11

12 MARIAN UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis, Indiana University Switchboard: Denomination: Catholic Web Site Address: Nickname: Knights Team Colors: Blue & gold Stadium (capacity): St. Vincent Health Field (3,200) Athletic Website: Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 4-2 President: Daniel J. Elsener Phone: Faculty Representative: Jeff Kaufman Phone: Athletics Director: Steve Downing Phone: Sports Info. Dir.: Zach Wadley Phone: Cell: SID Fax Number: Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 15/6 Incoming Freshmen: N/A Lettermen Returning/Lost: N/A Transfers: N/A FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Mark Henninger (Wittenberg, 1996) Office: Home: Record At Marian: (6th year) Overall Record: (11th year) Background: 2015 NAIA Championship; 2014 NAIA runnerup & NAIA Coach of the Year; Head coach, North Carolina Wesleyan; Assistant/def. coordinator, North Carolina Wesleyan; Assistant /recruiting coordinator, Wittenberg University; 1999 & 2000 GA, Wartburg, College; 1998 Assistant, Hamburg Blue Devils (Germany); GA, Millikin University; Played at Wittenberg University. Football Assistants: Andy Mitchel (4th season, Hanover 99) Brock Caraboa (6th season, Marian 11) B.J. Coad (4th season, Wittenberg, 08) Heath Parling (3rd season, Grand Valley State, 14) Martin Waddick (3rd season, Marian 15) Derelle Hankins (3rd season, Marian) Mike Ridings (2nd season, Indiana) Tyler Stinn (2nd season, Marian 16) Steve Tutsie (2nd season, Indiana Central Trent Ormsby (student asst., 5th season) Jacob Oglesby (student asst., 2nd season) Connor Cope (student asst., 2nd season) 2018 MARIAN UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY, 6:05 p.m. September 1 Bye September 8 At Robert Morris University, Chicago, Ill., 4 p.m. September 15 Bye September 22 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, 6:05 p.m. September 29 At University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Ind. (x), 6 p.m. October 6 At St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, 1 p.m. October 13 At Taylor University, Upland, Ind. (x), 1 p.m. October 20 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (x), 1:05 p.m. October 27 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich. (x), 1 p.m. November 3 At Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, Mo. (x), 2 p.m. November 10 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY (x), 1:05 p.m. (x) Mideast League Games NOTE: All times are local 12

13 MARIAN UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS BRANDON DILLON, 6-5, 240, Sr., TE (Bringhurst, Ind. / Carroll HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team receptions, 532 yards, 4 TDs... Helped Marian offense rank fourth in NAIA rushing yards per game (283.2) and No.8 in rushing offense (2,832) catches, 390 yards receiving, 4 touchdowns LUKE JOHNSTON, 6-4, 200, Jr., QB (Indianapolis, Ind. / Southport HS) of 250 passing, 24 TDS, 6 INTs, 2,348 yards... 3 TDs rushing... Pass efficiency of CHARLES SALARY, 5-7, 185, Jr., RB (LaPorte, Ind. / LaPorte HS) rushes, 1,124 yards, 11 TDs... Had seven 100-plus yardage games JOHNNY WILLIAM, 5-11, 180, Jr., WR (Indianapolis, Ind. / Pike HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team... MSFA Mideast League Player of Week catches, 981 yards, 14 TDs... Returned 10 kickoffs for 302 yards, 10 punt returns for 64 yards JARIN BUSH, 6-4, 280, Sr., OL (Flora, Ind. / Carroll HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team... Kokomo, Ind.; all-msfa Mideast League 1st team... Helped Marian offense rank fourth in NAIA rushing yards per game (283.2) and No.8 in rushing offense (2,832) TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS CHAD SCAGGS, 6-3, 240, Sr., DL (Mooresville, Ind. / Avon HS)... MSFA Mideast League 2nd team tackles, 22 solos along with 12.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, forced and recovered fumble MAC DUTRA, 6-0, 230, Jr., DL (Brownsburg, Ind. / Brownsburg HS) tackles, 16 solos in eight games... 6 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 1 pass breakup BRADLEY MULLINGS, 6-4, 240, Sr., DL (Parkland, Fla. / Stoneman Douglas HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team tackles, 13 solos, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, pass breakup TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER LUKE FRAIN, 6-1, 205, Jr., Punter (Indianapolis, Ind. / Scecina HS)... MSFA Mideast League 1st team... MSFA Mideast League Special Teams Player of Week punts, 1,353 yards, 42.3 per punt punts inside Averaged 59.8 yards with 24 touchbacks in 75 kickoffs KEY LOSSES JARON CLARK, DB... MSFA Mideast League 2nd team... Fourth on team with 44.5 tackles, 38 solos... 3 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions including one for TD, 5 pass breakups, blocked kick MICHAEL ANNEE, DL... MSFA Mideast League honorable mention tackles, 16 solos... 2 sacks, forced fumble, pass breakup DARRION McALISTER, OL... AFCA/NAIA All-American 2nd team... MSFA Mideast League 1st team... Helped Marian offense rank fourth in NAIA rushing yards per game (283.2) and No.8 in rushing offense (2,832) LOGAN GLAZE, OL... Played 7 games... Helped Marian offense rank fourth in NAIA rushing yards per game (283.2) and No.8 in rushing offense (2,832) 13

14 RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA Totals MARIAN UNIVERSITY 2017 SEASON RESULTS 8/31 27 at Saint Xavier 32 9/09 49 Robert Morris 28 9/23 40 at Olivet Nazarene 21 9/30 24 Saint Francis, Ind. (x) 31 10/07 61 St. Ambrose 24 10/14 56 Taylor (x) 14 10/21 36 at Concordia (x) 39 10/28 27 Siena Heights (x) 21 11/04 62 Missouri Baptist (x) 0 11/11 63 at Linden-Belleville (x) 0 (x) Mideast League games MARIAN VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 6-1 LWD-Belleville 3-0 Missouri Baptist 3-0 Olivet Nazarene 5-0 Robert Morris 3-2 St. Ambrose 1-0 Saint Francis, Ind. 7-7 Saint Xavier 3-9 Siena Heights 6-0 St. Francis, Illl. 5-1 Taylor 10-1 Trinity International 2-0 Most wins in a season: 12 (2011, 2012 & 2015) Most losses in a season: 9 (2007) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 10 ( ) Consecutive losing seasons: 1 (2007) Regular season winning streak: 15 (2015 & 2016) Regular season losing streak: 7 (2007) MSFA Mideast League titles: 4 (2011, 2012, 2014, 2016) Most consecutive league titles: 2 (2011 & 2012) Consecutive league winning seasons: 8 ( ) Consecutive league losing seasons: 3 (2007, 2008 & 2009) Longest MSFA winning streak: 10 (2015 & 2016) Post-season appearances: 6 (2010, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16) Post-season record: 15-4 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 3 ( ) Best post-season finish: Championships, 2012 & 2015 Last playoff appearance: 2016 Longest winning streak, all games: 20 (2015 & 2016) 14

15 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION Address: One College Park Drive St. Louis, Missouri University Number: Denomination: Baptist Nickname: Spartans Web Site: Team Colors: Navy & White Stadium (capacity): Christian Brothers College High School Field (3,000) Athletic Web Site: Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 1-5 President: Dr. Keith Ross Phone: Faculty Athletic Representative: Lowell Pitzer Phone: Athletic Director: Dr. Thomas Smith Phone: Sports Information Director: Adam Samson Phone: Offensive Formation: Spread Defensive formation: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 17/5 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 45/25 Incoming Freshmen: 40 Transfers: 10 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Jason Burianek (Colorado 02) Phone: Cell: Record At Missouri Baptist: 7-36 (5th year) Overall Record: 7-36 (5th year) Background: Missouri Baptist head coach; 2012 McKendree University; 2011 Belleville West HS, offensive coordinator; McKendree, quarterbacks; Belleville West HS, offensive coordinator; McKendree, wide receivers & tight ends; 2003 Mater Dei HS, Breese, Ill.; 2003 (spring) Quality Control Assistant,, University of Colorado Football Assistants: Charles Coe III (offensive coordinator, quarterbacks) Keith Williams (co-offensive coordinator, offensive line) Joe Bowden (defensive coordinator, linebackers) Elbert Kern (special teams coordinator, running backs) 2018 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 LYON COLLEGE, 5 p.m. September 1 SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY (x), TBA September 8 At Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Ill., 6 p.m. September 15 At University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Noon September 22 At St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, 1 p.m. September 29 Bye October 6 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY (x), 1 p.m. October 13 At Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich. (x), 2 p.m. October 20 At University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Ind. (x), 11 a.m. October 27 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. November 3 MARIAN UNIVERSITY (x), 1 p.m. November 10 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY (x), 1 p.m. (x) Mideast League NOTE: All times are local 15

16 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS ISAIAH KING, 6-1, 190, Jr., WR (Fairview Heights, Ill. / Belleville East HS) MSFA Mideast League 2nd team MSFA Mideast Offensive Player of the Week... 2 nd on team in receptions (33), receiving yards (510), receiving TDs (4)... Has five career 100-yard receiving games Ranked 14th among NAIA wide receivers in 2016 receiving yards per game (89.4) and 17th in receiving yards (983) KENDELL DAVIS, 5-9, 180, Jr., RB (Edwardsville, Ill. / Edwardsville HS) MSFA Mideast League honorable mention MSFA Mideast Player of Week... Led Spartans in rushing (572 yards, 5 TDs)... Breakout game (24 carries, 202 yards rushing, 3 TDs) in upset win over St. Ambrose JOHNNY REED, 6-0, 320, Sr., G/C (Chicago, Ill. / Phillips Academy) MSFA Mideast League 2nd team... Has played in 10 games in each of his first three seasons ANTHONY TAELE, 6-3, 245, Jr., TE (Oceanside, Calif. / El Camino HS)... Appeared in six games as sophomore... Had one reception for 35 yards in regular-season opener at Lyon (Ark.) TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS JAYLEN COWLEY, 5-10, 185, So., DB (Raytown, Mo. / Raytown South HS) MSFA Mideast League Player of Week... Appeared in 11 games as freshman... Ranked second on team in total tackles (68) and tackles for loss (9)... Registered 10-plus tackles vs. Siena Heights, Marian and Taylor MICHAEL MALONE, 5-11, 180, So., DB (Memphis, Tenn. / Melrose HS)... Appeared in 10 games as freshman... Had 10 tackles vs. national champion Saint Francis (Ind.)... Totaled 30 tackles (20 solo) in 2017 along with 2 pass breakups, 1.5 tackle for a loss, 1 fumble recovery... Averaged 32 yards on two kick returns KENYON PERKINS, 6-0, 190, So., LB (St. Louis, Mo. / Gateway STEM HS)... Appeared in 10 games as freshman... Registered 12 tackles in win over Trinity International... Posted 42 tackles, 5 tackles for loss in 2017 COLETON HARNESS, 6-2, 205, Sr., LB (Salem, Ill. / Salem HS)... Has appeared in 25 games in three seasons... Recorded his best season in 2017 with 15 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 1 pass breakup TOP RETURNING SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER ETHAN METZLER, 5-10, 160, Sr., K (Erie, Colo. / Erie HS)... Converted 2 of 3 field goals in 2017 and 7 of 9 in Hit a career long 41-yarder vs. Saint Francis (Ind.)... Converted 24 of 25 PATS, ranking 25th in NAIA PAT percentage (.960) KEY LOSSES CONNOR BOMSTAD, 5-11, 205, S (Dardenne Prairie, Mo. / Timberland HS)... Played in 41 career games... Career-best 68 tackles in 2017, second on team... Also had 5 tackles for loss, 6 pass breakups MITCH ENDRES, 6-3, 300, OL (Newark, Ill. / Ottawa Marquette HS)... 4-year player D ANTE COX, 6-1, 180, Fr., WR (Rochester, Ill. / Rochester HS) MSFA Mideast League honorable mention & MSFA Mideast League Offensive Player of the Week... Led Spartans in receptions (37), receiving yards (738), yards per reception (19.9) and receiving TDs (6)... Transferred to Illinois DEVIN MICHAEL-GRIFFIN, 6-1, 190, So., WR (St. Louis, Mo. / Parkway North HS) MSFA Mideast League 2nd team... Third on team in receptions (25), receiving yards (339) and receiving TDs (3)... Led Missouri Baptist and MSFA in kick return yardage (697)... Ranked 6 th in NAIA kick return yardage, 22 nd in kick return yards per attempt (24.9) and 38 th in all-purpose yards per game (115.4)... Transferred to Kansas DONTRAIL JOHNSON, 6-1, 185, DB/LB (Webster Groves, Mo. / St. Ambrose) MSFA Mideast League honorable mention... Led team in tackles (80) and interceptions (2)... In two seasons posted 159 tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss, 4 sacks DONVONTAE JOHNSON, 6-0, 190, DB (Webster Groves, Mo. / Central Methodist)... 3-year player... In 2017, led team in fumble recoveries (3), was second in solo tackles (44) and fifth in total tackles (68)... Scored on 78-yard fumble return vs. national champion Saint Francis (Ind.) 16

17 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA Totals SEASON RESULTS 8/26 7 at Lyon, Ark. 28 9/09 13 Saint Xavier 48 9/16 3 Wisconsin-River Falls 20 9/23 42 St. Ambrose 37 9/30 0 at Siena Heights (x) 30 10/07 50 at Linden-Belleville (x) 16 10/14 21 Concordia (x) 66 10/21 23 Saint Francis, Ind. (x) 56 10/28 34 at Trinity International 27 11/04 0 at Marian (x) 62 11/11 13 at Taylor (x) 21 (x) Mideast League games MISSOURI-BAPTIST VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 0-3 LWD-Belleville 2-1 Marian 0-2 Olivet Nazarene 0-2 Robert Morris 0-0 Saint Francis, Ind. 0-3 Saint Xavier 0-1 Siena Heights 0-3 St. Ambrose 1-1 St. Francis, Ill. 0-2 Taylor 1-2 Trinity International 1-0 Most wins in a season: 3 (2017 & 2016) Most losses in a season: 10 (2015) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 0 Consecutive losing seasons: 4 ( ) Regular season winning streak: 2 (2016) Regular season losing streak: 15 (2014, 2015 & 2016) MSFA Mideast League titles: 0 Most consecutive league titles: 0 Consecutive league winning seasons: 0 Consecutive league losing seasons: 3 ( ) Post-season appearances: 0 Post-season record: 0 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 0 Best post-season finish: 0 Last playoff appearance: 0 17

18 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION One University Ave Bourbonnais, IL University Switchboard: Denomination: Church of the Nazarene Web Site Address: Nickname: Tigers Team Colors: Purple & Gold Stadium (capacity): Ward Field (2,500) 2017 Overall Record: Mid-States Midwest League Record: 2-3 President: Dr. John C. Bowling Phone: Faculty Representative: Lance Kilpatrick Phone: Athletics Director: Gary Newsome Phone: Sports Information Director: Nick Birkey Office: SID Fax Number: Cell: Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: 4-3 Starters Returning: 17 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 23/18 Incoming Freshmen: 60 Transfers: 5 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Eric Hehman (Taylor, 94) Office: edhehman@olivet.edu Olivet Nazarene Record: (3rd Year) Overall Record: (3rd Year) Background: Hehman is ninth coach in program history he served as the head coach at Malone ( ) after a six-year stint as head coach at Greenville (Ill.) where he coached the 2009 team in the NCCAA Victory Bowl and earned conference coach of the year honors. He was also an assistant at Trinity International ( ) and at Taylor ( ) and his teams made NAIA championship tournament appearances in 1998 and 2004 Was a four-year letterman at Taylor ( ) The 1994 Taylor graduate earned his masters in sports administration at Ball State (1999). Football Assistants: Greg Youngblood (def. coordinator/linebackers) Charles Deloach (GA/running backs) Granville LeCroix (offensive Coordinator/recruiting coordinator/offensive line) Andy Peterson (def. backs/strength & conditioning) Ryan Smith (quality control/defensive line) Austin Holton (GA/cornerbacks) Tyler Fridley (GA/wide receivers/social media director) Calvin Renfroe (passing game coordinator/recruiting coordinator/quarterbacks) 2018 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 At Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kan., TBA, 6 p.m. September 1 LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 8 SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 15 At Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., Noon September 22 At Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind., 6:05 p.m. September 29 At Trinity International University, Deerfield, Ill. (x), 1 p.m. October 6 Bye October 13 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY (x), 6 p.m. October 20 UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS, ILL. (x), 6 p.m. October 27 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. November 3 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY (x), 1 p.m. November 10 At St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa (x), 1 p.m. (x) Midwest League NOTE: All times are local 18

19 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS RASHAAN GAYMON, 6-0, 178, Sr., WR, Fort Myers, Fla.... MSFA Midwest League 1st team... Led team with 58 receptions, 840 yards, 9 touchdowns JOHN LAWTON, 6-0, 178, Jr., QB, Lakewood, Calif.... MSFA Midwest League 2nd team... 1,833 passing yards, 16 touchdowns yards rushing, 3 TDs... led all quarterbacks in rushing yards STEPHEN ERUTTI, 5-11, 205, Sr., FB/TE, Eureka, Mo.... ran twice for 9 yards... caught 8 passes for 33 yards SEAN GALLIGAR, 5-11, 300, Jr., C, Columbus, Ind.... MSFA Midwest League honorable mention... started 11 games at center TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS CALEB COE, 6-1, 210, Jr., LB, Xenia, Ohio... MSFA Midwest League 1st team... finished with a career-high and team-high 124 tackles... led MSFA in tackles per game (11.3) ARINZE EKOWA, 6-0, 245, So., DL, Plainfield, Ill.... MSFA Midwest League 2nd team... finished with 37 tackles, 11 tackles for loss (12th in MSFA), four sacks for 30 yards BRODY CROSSIN, 6-2, 220, Jr., LB, Valparaiso, Ind.... MSFA Midwest League honorable mention tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks YUSUF HADDAD, 5-10, 176, Sr., CB, San Jose, Calif tackles, 5 passes defended, 5 passes broken up 19

20 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA TOTAL SEASON RESULTS 8/26 31 Kansas Wesleyan 24 9/02 39 at Linden-Belleville 14 9/09 20 at Siena Heights 11 9/16 16 Concordia 38 9/23 21 Marian 40 9/30 44 Trinity Inter. (x) 41 10/15 14 at Rob. Morris (x) OT 21 10/21 31 at St. Francis, Ill. (x) 43 10/28 49 Trinity Bible, N.D. 6 11/04 29 Saint Xavier (x) 30 11/11 20 St. Ambrose (x) 17 (x) Midwest League games OLIVET NAZARENE VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 1-2 LWD-Belleville 2-1 Marian 0-5 Missouri Baptist 2-0 Robert Morris 0-5 Saint Francis, Ind. 0-4 Saint Xavier 8-17 Siena Heights 2-4 St. Ambrose 8-16 St. Francis, Ill Taylor 6-16 Trinity International 20-7 Most wins in a season: 11 (1998) Most losses in a season: 11 (2010) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 5 (1996 & 2000) Consecutive losing seasons: 9 ( ) Regular season winning streak: 3 (2017 & 2007) Regular season losing streak: 11 (2010) MSFA Midwest League titles: 2 (1999 & 2003) Most consecutive league titles: 1 (1999 & 2003) Consecutive league winning seasons: 5 (1996 & 2000) Consecutive league losing seasons: 10 ( ) Post-season appearances: 2 (1998 & 2000) Post-season record: 3-2 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 1 (1998 & 2000) Best post-season finish: 1998, national runners-up Last playoff appearance:

21 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 401 South State Street Chicago, IL University Switchboard: Denomination: N/A Team Colors: Maroon & Gold Website: Nickname: Eagles Stadium: Morris Field 2017 Overall Record: MSFA Mideast League Record: 1-4 President: Mablene Krueger Phone: Faculty Rep: Nancy Smith-Irons Phone: Athletic Director: Megan Smith Eggert Phone: Sports Information Dir: Sean Ostrander Phone: SID Fax Number: Cell Phone: Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 13/9 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 41/18 Incoming Freshmen: 61 Transfers: 6 FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Jared Williamson (Mayville State) Office: Cell phone: jwilliamson@robertmorris.edu RMU record: (7 years) Overall: (7 years) Background: Named NAIA Independent Coach of the Year in 2012 Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Illinois Wesleyan for four years when Titans won two College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin titles 3-year starting QB, captain and 2-year all-dakota Athletic Conference player at Mayville State (N.D.) setting single-season records for passing yards, completions and total TDs Bachelors in secondary education; double major in social science and physical education Master's degree in sports psychology at Illinois State Dallas, Texas native Football Assistants: Erik Osborne (assistant head coach/off. Coordinator/QBs/head strength coach) Denny Honnold (def. coordinator/dbs) Nate Brill (off. line/recruiting coordinator) Toby Goetz (co-def. coordinator/special teams coordinator/inside linebackers) Mac Robinson (running backs) Nick Okrzesik (outside linebackers Eric Tonkin (wide receivers) Ben Black (defensive line) Dru Richardson (defensive backs) Coru Chojnowski (offensive line) 2018 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 At University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Ind., 5 p.m. September 1 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY, 3 p.m. September 8 MARIAN UNIVERSITY, 3 p.m. September 15 At Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mich., Noon September 22 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, 1 p.m. September 29 Bye October 6 At Saint Xavier University, Chicao, Ill., 1 p.m. October 13 At Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill. (x), 6 p.m. October 20 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (x), 7 p.m. October 27 SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (x), 7 p.m. November 3 At University of St. Francis, Joliet, Ill. (x), TBD November 10 Bye (x) Midwest League NOTE: All times are local 21

22 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY TOP RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS KENYATTE ALLEN, 6-0, 188, Sr., QB, Lithonia, Ga.... all-msfa Midwest League 1st Team TRISTEN JEFFRIES, 6-1, 192, Sr., WR, Sandusky, Ohio... all-msfa Midwest League 2nd Team CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS, 6-1, 284, Sr., OL, Hanover Park, Ill time all-msfa Midwest TOP RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS IAN RIGGS, 6-2, 231, Sr., DL, Rockford, Ill.... all-msfa Midwest League 1st team KEYON LANSDOWN, 5-11, 182, Jr., DB, Chicago, Ill.... all-msfa Midwest League 2nd Team SCOTT KRESAL, 6-2, 270, Sr., DL, Mokena, Ill.... all-msfa Midwest League 2nd Team DEION CARTER, 6-2, 190, Sr., DB, Chicago, Ill.... all-msfa Midwest League honorable mention 22

23 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY RECORDS BY YEAR ALL MSFA TOTAL SEASON RESULTS 8/26 22 Bacone, Okla. 7 9/02 31 at North Central, Ill. 33 9/09 28 at Marian 49 9/16 29 Siena Heights 31 9/23 26 at Concordia 34 9/30 17 at Quincy, Ill /15 21 Olivet Nazarene (x) 14 10/21 28 at Trinity Inter. (x) OT 34 10/28 29 at St. Ambrose (x) 35 11/04 18 St. Francis, Ill. (x) 28 11/11 7 Saint Xavier (x) 31 (x) Midwest League games ROBERT MORRIS VS. MSFA OPPONENTS W-L Concordia 1-1 Lind.-Belleville 0-1 Marian 1-3 Olivet Nazarene 3-0 Saint Francis, Ind. 1-2 Saint Xavier 2-2 Siena Heights 0-2 St. Ambrose 1-2 St. Francis, Ill. 1-3 Taylor 1-0 Trinity International 3-1 Most wins in a season: 8 (2014) Most losses in a season: 9 (2017) Consecutive non-losing seasons: 4 ( ) Consecutive losing seasons: 1 (2017) Regular season winning streak: 6 (2014) Regular season losing streak: 5 (2017) MSFA Midwest League titles: 1 (2016) Most consecutive league titles: 1 (2016) Consecutive league winning seasons: 4 ( ) Consecutive league losing seasons: 1 (2017) Post-season appearances: 1 (2016) Post-season record: 0-1 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 1 (2016) Best post-season finish: 0 Last playoff appearance:

24 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION 3700 West 103rd Street Chicago, IL University Switchboard: Denomination: Roman Catholic Web Site Address: Nickname: Cougars Team Colors: Scarlet & Gray Stadium (capacity): Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field (3,000) Athletic Web Site: Overall Record: MSFA Midwest League Record: 5-0 President: Dr. Laurie M. Joyner Phone: Faculty Representative: Karen Barry Wood Phone: Athletic Director: Bob Hallberg Phone: Sports Information Director: Greg Gorham Phone: SID Fax Number: Cell Phone: Press Box Phone: Offensive Formation: Spread Defensive Formation: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 17/10 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 48/16 Incoming Freshmen: 26 Transfers: 7 ggorham@sxu.edu FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Mike Feminis (St. Francis, IL, 90) Office: Cell: feminis@sxu.edu Record At Saint Xavier: (20th Year) Overall Record: (20th Year) Background: 2011 NAIA national champion; 4-time NAIA District 20 linebacker ( ) at University of Saint Francis, Ill.; NAIA All-American first team (1989); USA Today Defensive Player of the Year (1989); Saint Francis, Ill. linebacker coach ( ) and defensive coordinator ( ). Football Assistants: Mark Yanule (off. coordinator/strength & conditioning) Bill McKeon (def. coordinator) Bill Gleeson (wide receivers) Joe Marciano (def. line/ends) John D Ambrosio (quarterbacks) John Casson (running backs) Eric Schreiber (video coordinator) Tim Ladd (offensive line) Chris Rodgers (def. backs) Nick Cemeno (def. line/tackles) Andy Ricca (slot receivers) Jimmy Flynn (wide receivers) Matt Feminis (recruiting) 2018 SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE August 25 At Marian University, Indianapolis, Ind., 5 p.m. September 1 At Illinois State University, Normal, Ill., 6:30 p.m. September 8 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, 6 p.m. September 15 At Lindenwood-Belleville University, Belleville, Mo., 1 p.m. September 22 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS, IND., 1 p.m. September 29 At Taylor University, Upland, Ind., 5 p.m. October 6 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY (x), 1 p.m. October 13 At Trinity International University, Deerfield, Ill. (x), 1 p.m. October 20 At St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa (x), 6 p.m. October 27 UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS, ILL. (x), 1 p.m. November 3 At Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill. (x), 1 p.m. November 10 Bye (x) Midwest League NOTE: All times are local