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- NAIA
2009
Schedule / Results
McPherson College Football
2009 McPherson College Football Schedule
Sept. 5
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
at Haskell Indian Nations University
Friends University*
at Ottawa University*
Open
Sterling College*
7:00 p.m.
7:00p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Oct.
Oct. Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
at University of Saint Mary*
at Kansas Wesleyan University*
Southwestern College*
at Tabor College*
at Bethel College*
Bethany College*
1:30p.m.
1:30p.m.
1:30p.m.
1:30p.m.
1:30p.m.
1:30p.m.
10
17
24
31
7
14
Homecoming Weekend
* -- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Game
1:30p.m.
Future McPherson Football Schedules
2010 Schedule
Sept. 11 at Friends University*
Sept. 18 Ottawa University*
Sept. 25 Open
Oct. 2 at Sterling College*
Oct. 9 University of Saint Mary*
Oct. 16 Kansas Wesleyan University*
Oct. 23 at Southwestern College*
Oct. 30 Tabor College*
Nov. 6 Bethel College*
Nov. 13 at Bethany College*
2011 Schedule
Sept. 10 Bethany College*
Sept. 17 at Southwestern College*
Sept. 24 at Friends University*
Oct. 1 Bethel College
Oct. 8 Open
Oct. 15 Ottawa University*
Oct. 22 at Tabor College*
Oct. 29 at University of Saint Mary*
Nov. 5 Kansas Wesleyan University
Nov. 12 Sterling College*
2012 Schedule
Sept. 8 at Bethany College*
Sept. 15 Southwestern College*
Sept. 22 Friends University*
Sept. 29 at Bethel College*
Oct. 6 Open
Oct. 13 at Ottawa University*
Oct. 20 Tabor College*
Oct. 27 University of Saint Mary*
Nov. 3 at Kansas Wesleyan University*
Nov. 10 Sterling College*
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 1
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2008 Results (4-6, 3-6 KCAC)
Sept. 13
Sept. 20
Sept. 27
Oct. 4
Oct. 11
Oct. 18
Oct. 25
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Nov. 15
at Bethany College*
at Kansas Wesleyan University*
Southwestern College*
at University of Saint Mary*
Sterling College*
Haskell Indian Nations University
Ottawa University*
at Friends University*
at Tabor College*
Bethel College*
* -- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Game
W
L
W
L
L
W
L
L
L
W
37-21
10-28
41-7
28-30
0-28
43-14
35-45
17-41
19-23
28-23
2008 KCAC Standings
School
Friends University
Ottawa University
Sterling College
Bethel College
Kansas Wesleyan University
University of Saint Mary
McPherson College
Bethany College
Tabor College
Southwestern College
KCAC
9-0 1.000
7-2 .778
7-2 .778
5-4 .556
5-4 .556
4-5 .444
3-6 .333
2-7 .222
2-7 .222
1-8 .111
Overall
10-1.909
8-2 .800
7-3.700
6-4 .600
6-4 .600
5-5.500
4-6 .400
2-8.200
2-8.200
1-9 .100
McPherson CollegeMcPherson
Information
College Football
Table of Contents
2009 Schedule...................................................................................1
2008 Results/KCAC Standings.......................................................1
McPherson College Quick Facts....................................................2
Career-Oriented Liberal Arts..........................................................3
KCAC History..................................................................................4
KCAC Member Institution Quick Facts........................................5
KCAC Composite Schedule............................................................6
Coaching Staff............................................................................... 7-8
2009 Season Outlook.................................................................. 9-10
Returning Lettermen............................................................... 11-16
Numeric Roster..............................................................................17
2008 Season Review.......................................................................18
2008 Offensive Statistics................................................................19
2008 Defensive Statistics...............................................................20
2008 Game by Game Review.................................................. 21-25
KCAC/NAIA Honors............................................................... 26-27
Opponent Series Record.......................................................... 28-30
Program History....................................................................... 31-32
Records / Single Game Highs.......................................................33
KCAC Championship History.....................................................34
McPherson College Media Outlets
The McPherson Sentinel
Sports Editor: Steve Sell
Address: 301 S. Main Street
McPherson, KS 67460
Office Phone: (620) 241-2422
Fax: (620) 241-2425
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.mcphersonsentinel.com
Mid Kansas Radio -- KBBE 96.7fm
Broadcaster: Nick Gosnell
Address: 411 E. Euclid
McPherson, KS 67460
Office Phone: (620) 241-1504
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.midkansasradio.com
McPherson College General Information
Location: McPherson, Kansas 67460
Enrollment: 525
Nickname: Bulldogs
School Colors: Red and White
Affiliation: NAIA
Conference: Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC)
Stadium: McPherson Stadium
(3,000 Capacity; Sprinturf artificial turf)
President: Mr. Michael Schnider
(B.A., McPherson, M.B.A., University of Denver)
Interim Athletics Director: Jenni Richardson
Assistant Athletics Director: Doug Quint
Phone Number: (620) 242-0400
Faculty Athletics Representative: Shay Maclin
Bulldog Football Information
Head Coach: Brian Ward (McPherson, 1997) Record at MAC: 8-12 (3rd Season)
Career Record: 8-12 (2 seasons)
Office Phone: (620) 242-0580
E-mail: [email protected]
Assistants: Joe Bettasso (Missouri Southern), Cedric Shell
(Alcorn State), Chad Muhler (Missouri Southern), Joe Morgan
(McPherson), Mike Silva (McPherson), Ryan Achilles (Fort
Hays), Dyzell Wilson (Missouri Western)
Student Assistants: Mark Shelton
2008 Record: 4-6 overall, 3-6 (7th place) KCAC
Starters Returning: 19
Starters Lost: 3
Returning Lettermen: 36
McPherson Sports Information
Sports Information Director: Alan W. Grosbach
Address: 1600 East Euclid
McPherson, KS 67460-3847
Office Phone: (620) 242-0431
Cell Phone: (816) 803-6275
Fax: (620) 245-9438
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.macbulldogs.com
Football Media Guide Credits
The 2009 McPherson College Media Guide was produced primarily by Alan Grosbach, Director of Sports Information.
Photography by Darren Hendricks and Dale Grosbach. Cover design by Darren Hendricks of DVISO visual communications. Historical information provided by former Director of Sports Information, Carol Swenson. Additional copies can be
obtained by phoning the Sports Information Office at (620) 242-0431.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 2
Career-Oriented
Liberal Arts
Scholarship - Participation - Service
M
cPherson College has redefined the traditional liberal arts education by engaging students in a career-oriented curriculum
that incorporates real-life experiences to supplement and complement classroom learning. Through internships, international travel and interdisciplinary studies, athletics and special interest groups, our students experience an educational setting
unlike any other. Regardless of their academic majors, they are encouraged to explore – to step outside their own experiences and their own
cultures as they prepare for the ever-changing world in which they will
live and work.
Our Mission
McPherson College is a vibrant community of persons from diverse faiths
and cultural backgrounds committed to its mission: To develop whole
persons through scholarship, participation and service.
History
Chartered in 1887 by leaders of the Church of the Brethren, McPherson
College has a distinguished history of providing excellent liberal arts and
career-oriented education shaped by the essential values of its founding
denomination. The College welcomes students of all cultural, economic
and religious backgrounds.
Our Students
Approximately 525 Students from 33 states and 6 foreign countries are
enrolled at McPherson College, providing a diverse and welcoming community.
The Curriculum
Majors are offered in 18 academic disciplines. Pre-professional study and
the option to design an individualized or interdisciplinary major allow
students to combine select courses throughout the curriculum to meet
their specific personal and professional goals. Our four-year, career-oriented liberal arts approach also provides students with opportunities for
internships and experience-based education.
Accreditation
As a member of the North Central Association, McPherson College is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC Self Study.pdf). Our teacher education program is certified by the Kansas
State Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The College holds numerous
memberships with other professional agencies and organizations.
Campus Life
Intercollegiate and intramural sports, theatre productions, student publications, campus ministry, and a variety of social and
community service organizations complement the academic curriculum and provide opportunity for student collaboration and
leadership development.
Admissions/Aid/Visit
Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year. For priority consideration, first-time freshmen and transfer students should submit their applications prior to May 1. The majority of McPherson College students receive financial aid annually from federal and state programs, McPherson College scholarships and grants, work-study programs and loans. Prospective
students and their families are encouraged to discover firsthand the many opportunities available at McPherson College.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 3
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
History and Schools
History
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, commonly called “The Kansas Conference,” is a prominent intercollegiate athletics conference comprised of ten outstanding independent or private institutions of higher education in the state.
The origins of the KCAC are traced to February 15, 1890, when the Kansas Intercollegiate Athletic Association became the result of the first successful attempt at
organization among Kansas colleges, “to promote and regulate amateur intercollegiate athletics.” At that time the association or conference included not only
private universities and colleges but also Kansas Agriculture College (now KSU),
Kansas University, and Washburn University. Football seems to have been the major
sponsored sport, and Baker University won the championship for the first three or
four years.
In about 1902 this early association became allied with the Kansas College Athletic
Conference, a group which was the first to adopt a definite set of rules and regulations. It also promoted an annual track and field meet which has continued yearly
since, except for World War years. Basketball has been sponsored since 1904.
Football was revived in 1907. Tennis began as early as 1912. Golf was added in 1923.
By this time the name of the conference had been altered to the Kansas Collegiate
Athletic Conference; it had grown to 17 college members and two allied members:
Baker, Bethany, Bethel, College of Emporia, Fairmount (now WSU), Friends, Kansas
Wesleyan, KSTC of Emporia (now ESU), KSTC of Hays (now FHSU), KSTC of Pittsburg (now PSU), McPherson, Ottawa, St.Benedict’s (now Benedictine), St.Mary’s,
Sterling (formerly Cooper), Southwestern, and Washburn, and with St.John’s and
Kansas City University (Kansas) as allied members. Kansas University and Kansas
Aggies had dropped out earlier to join other conferences. In 1923 the College of
Emporia, KSTC of Emporia, KSTC of Hays, KSTC of Pittsburg, Wichita (formerly
Fairmount), Southwestern, and Washburn withdrew to form the Central Conference.
The present legal entity comes from a reorganization of the conference when the
predecessor Kansas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference formally disbanded on
December 1, 1928, and a new conference was formed which again was called the
Kansas College Athletic Conference. The members were Baker, Bethany, Kansas
Wesleyan, McPherson, Ottawa, and St.Mary’s colleges. At that time sportswriters
quickly gave the KCAC league a nickname: the “Little Six,” in contrast to the Big Six
(which became Big Eight, now Big 12) which also was organized in 1928. St.Mary’s
College was discontinued in 1931. The College of Emporia returned to the fold in
1933, and Bethel was readmitted in 1939. Friends, a former member of the KIAC,
was admitted in 1953. Sterling and Southwestern were approved for membership
in 1958. In 1968 Tabor College and St. Mary of the Plains College were admitted to
make twelve members in the conference, and the conference was organized into
Southern and Northern divisions until 1970 -- when Baker, College of Emporia, and
Ottawa withdrew to join two separate Missouri-based conferences. In the mid-1970s
the formal name was changed again to Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
In 1975 women’s intercollegiate athletics were incorporated into programs of the
KCAC. Ottawa was readmitted in 1981, bringing the conference membership to 10.
In 1992 St.Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City left the conference and eventually closed. In 1999 Saint Mary College-Leavenworth joined to return the KCAC
membership to ten institutions.
The “Kansas Conference” (KCAC) continues to be an all-Kansas conference. The
KCAC is an affiliated conference of the National Association of intercollegiate Athletics with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Today the KCAC sponsors conference intercollegiate athletics in football, volleyball, men’s cross country, women’s
cross country, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball,
men’s indoor track and field, women’s indoor track and field, men’s outdoor track
and field, women’s outdoor track and field, baseball, softball, men’s golf, women’s
tennis, and men’s tennis.
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS
Bethel College
North Newton, KS
Friends University
Wichita, KS
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
McPherson College
McPherson, KS
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
Sterling College
Sterling, KS
Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 4
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Institution Quick Facts
Bethany College
Ottawa University
Founded: 1881
Nickname: Swedes
Colors: Blue and Gold
Enrollment: 625
Athletic Director: Jon Daniels
Sports Information Director: Sarah Hawbaker
Web Site: www.bethanyswedes.com
Head Football Coach: Jamie Cruce (3rd Year)
Founded: 1865
Nickname: Braves
Colors: Black and Gold
Enrollment: 8500
Athletic Director: Arabie Conner
Sports Information Director: Katie Tooley
Web Site: www.ottawabraves.com Head Football Coach: Kent Kessinger (6th Year)
Lindsborg, KS
Ottawa, KS
Bethel College
Southwestern College
Founded: 1887
Nickname: Threshers
Colors: Maroon and Grey Enrollment: 550
Athletic Director: Diane Flickner
Sports Information Director: Chad Schilling
Web Site: http://athletics.bethelks.edu
Head Football Coach: Mike Moore (10th Year)
Founded: 1885
Nickname: Moundbuilders
Colors: Purple and White Enrollment: 1400
Athletic Director: Dave Denly
Sports Information Director: Jason Jeschke
Web Site: www.sckans.edu/athletics/
Head Football Coach: Ken Crandall (3rd Year)
North Newton, KS
Friends University
Wichita, KS
Founded: 1898
Nickname: Falcons
Colors: Scarlet and Grey Enrollment: 3100
Athletic Director: Joe Zimmerman
Web Site: www.friendsathletics.com
Head Football Coach: Monty Lewis (7th Year) Winfield, KS
Sterling College
Sterling, KS
Founded: 1887
Nickname: Warriors
Colors: Navy, Red, and Silver Enrollment: 600
Athletic Director: Andy Lambert
Sports Information Director: Justin Morris
Web Site: www.sterling.edu/athletics Head Football Coach: Andy Lambert (6th Year)
Kansas Wesleyan University
Tabor College
Founded: 1886
Nickname: Coyotes
Colors: Purple and Gold Enrollment: 810
Athletic Director: Dr. Matthew Williams
Sports Information Director: David Toelle
Web Site: www.kwu.edu/athletics/index.htm Head Football Coach: Dave Dallas (14th Year)
Founded: 1908
Nickname: Blue Jays
Colors: Blue and Gold
Enrollment: 500
Athletic Director: Rusty Allen
Sports Information Director: Anthony Munson
Web Site: www.taborbluejays.com Head Football Coach: Mike Gottsch (3rd Year)
McPherson College
University of Saint Mary
Founded: 1887
Nickname: Bulldogs
Colors: Red and White
Enrollment: 520
Interim Athletic Director: Jennifer Richardson
Sports Information Director: Alan Grosbach
Web Site: www.mcpherson.edu/athletics
Head Football Coach: Brian Ward (3rd Year)
Founded: 1923
Nickname: Spires
Colors: Navy and Gold
Enrollment: 450
Athletic Director: Rob Miller
Sports Information Director: Mike Basler
Web Site: www.gospires.com Head Football Coach: Lance Hinson (5th Year)
Salina, KS
McPherson, KS
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 5
Hillsboro, KS
Leavenworth, KS
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Schedule
2009 Opponent Week-by-Week Schedule
Sept. 5
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
Nov. 7
Nov. 14
@
McP
vs.
SWC
vs.
Tabor
@
Bethel
vs.
Sterling
@
Haskell
@
Bethany
vs.
USM
@
KWU
vs.
Ottawa
vs.
Bethel
vs.
McP
@
Sterling
vs.
SWC
@
Tabor
@
USM
vs.
KWU
vs.
Bethany
@
Friends
@
SWC
@
Peru State
vs.
Ottawa
@
McP
@
Friends
vs.
Tabor
vs.
KWU
@
Bethany
vs.
USM
@
Bethel
@
Bethany
vs.
KWU
@
SWC
vs.
McP
@
Bethel
vs.
Ottawa
@
Friends
@
Sterling
vs.
Tabor
KWU
vs.
Tabor
@
USM
@
Bethel
vs.
Bethany
@
Haskell
vs.
McP
@
Sterling
@
Ottawa
vs.
Friends
vs.
SWC
SWC
vs.
Sterling
@
Friends
vs.
USM
@
Ottawa
@
Panhandle
State
vs.
Bethany
@
McP
vs.
Bethel
vs.
Tabor
@
KWU
Tabor
@
KWU
vs.
Bethany
@
Friends
vs.
Peru State
vs.
Ottawa
@
Sterling
vs.
Bethel
vs
McP
@
SWC
@
USM
Bethel
@
Ottawa
@
Southern
Nazarene
vs.
KWU
vs.
Friends
@
Bethany
vs.
USM
@
Tabor
@
SWC
vs.
McP
vs.
Sterling
Bethany
vs.
USM
@
Tabor
vs.
MacMurry
@
KWU
vs.
Bethel
@
SWC
vs.
Friends
vs.
Sterling
@
Ottawa
@
McP
Haskell
vs.
McP
Friends
Ottawa
@
McKendree
Sterling
USM
vs.
Southern
Nazarene
* - Ottawa vs. McKendree University, Platte City, MO, 8/24/09
2009 KCAC Composite Schedule
August
24 Ottawa @ McKendree University 7:00 p.m.
September
5
Southern Nazarene @ Saint Mary 1:30 p.m.
Haskell @ McPherson
7:00 p.m.
12
Bethel @ Ottawa
Friends @ McPherson
Sterling @ Southwestern
Saint Mary @ Bethany
Kansas Wesleyan @ Tabor
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
19
Sterling @ Peru State
Kansas Wesleyan @ Saint Mary
McPherson @ Ottawa
Bethel @ Southern Nazarene
Southwestern @ Friends
Bethany @ Tabor
1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
26
MacMurry @ Bethany
Ottawa @ Sterling
Tabor @ Friends
Saint Mary @ Southwestern
Kansas Wesleyan @ Bethel
1:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
October
3
10
Sterling @ McPherson
Peru State @ Tabor
Bethany @ Kansas Wesleyan
Friends @ Bethel
Southwestern @ Ottawa
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Southwestern @ Panhandle State
Sterling @ Friends
Ottawa @ Tabor
McPherson @ Saint Mary
Bethel @ Bethany
Kansas Wesleyan @ Haskell 1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
17
Friends @ Haskell
Tabor @ Sterling
Saint Mary @ Bethel
McPherson @ Kansas Wesleyan
Bethany @ Southwestern
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
24
Friends @ Bethany
Kansas Wesleyan @ Sterling
Ottawa @ Saint Mary
Southwestern @ McPherson
Bethel @ Tabor
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
31
Saint Mary @ Friends
Sterling @ Bethany
Bethel @ Southwestern
McPherson @ Tabor
Kansas Wesleyan @ Ottawa
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
November
7
Friends @ KWU
Saint Mary @ Sterling
Tabor @ Southwestern
McPherson @ Bethel
Bethany @ Ottawa
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
14
Ottawa @ Friends
Sterling @ Bethel
Tabor @ Saint Mary
Southwestern @ Kansas Wesleyan
Bethany @ McPherson
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 6
Coaching Staff
McPherson College Football
Brian Ward
Head Coach
McPherson College ‘97
Third Season
Ward is entering his third season as head coach
of the Bulldogs. A 1997 graduate McPherson
College with a Bachelor of Arts in history, Ward
was named the Bulldogs’ head coach December
8, 2006. Ward holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of
Phoenix, and is currently working on an MBA
from the University of Phoenix.
Ward has served as assistant and coordinator on football staffs at Glendale Community College (Ariz.), Wabash College (Ind.), Missouri Southern
State University, and Tulsa (Okla.) Union High School.
He was named the 2002 American Football Coaches Association NCAA
D-III National Assistant Coach of the Year while at Wabash College.
At the conclusion of his playing career at McPherson College, Ward
served as defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator under Bruce
Grose for the 1997 season. Under his direction, the Bulldogs set a school record with 12 blocked punts, and ranked 2nd in the NAIA in pass defense and
8th in total defense while finishing with a 6-4 overall record. He also coordinated the Bulldogs’ recruiting efforts in Arizona.
From 1998 through 2000, Ward served as the defensive coordinator and
secondary coach at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Ariz. In his
final two seasons at Glendale, the Gauchos were ACCAC champions and won
the 2000 NJCAA National Championship by defeating Garden City CC in the
Valley of Sun Bowl. The 2000 Gauchos led the NJCAA in forced turnovers
with 44 and ranked second in rushing defense, yielding 32.2 yards per game. Ward then served as assistant head coach, special teams coordinator,
secondary coach, and strength and conditioning coordinator at Wabash College (NCAA D-III) in Crawfordsville, Ind., for four seasons (2001-2004) under
former Ottawa University head coach Chris Creighton. In 2001, the Wabash
defense ranked 5th in D-III with 36 turnovers, blocked six kicks, and led the
North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) in interceptions.
The Little Giants were undefeated during the 2002 regular season,
NCAC champions and D-III national quarterfinalists. The Wabash defense
led D-III with 25 pass interceptions and 43 forced turnovers, and the NCAA at
all levels with a 28.2 yards per return kickoff return average.
Wabash was ranked as high as #2 in the 2003 AFCA national poll when
its defense ranked in D-III’s top 10 nationally in total defense, rushing defense,
interceptions, and kickoff return average. In 2004, the Little Giants led the
NCAC in total defense, scoring defense, passing defense, and pass efficiency
defense, and broke the Wabash school record by allowing only five touchdown passes during the season.
In 2005, Ward was named associate head coach, defensive and special
teams coordinator at Missouri Southern State University (NCAA D-II) in
Joplin, Missouri. Under his direction, the Lions recorded a school record 30
sacks and returned a kickoff for a school record 101 yards. 2005 also marked
the only season in school history the Lions has recorded both a kickoff return
and a punt return for a touchdown.
After serving as recruiting and strength coordinator for MSSU during
the spring and summer of 2006, Ward spent the fall of 2006 as the defensive
coordinator at Tulsa (Okla.) Union High School.
Active in his community, Ward has directed Special Olympic fund raisers, a “Football Reader Fridays” program in the local elementary schools, a
community-wide youth football day, toy, clothing, and canned food drives for
branches of the National Guard, Salvation Army, and local schools as well as a
College Outreach program for the elderly community.
A graduate of Glendale (Ariz.) Apollo High School, Brian is married
to the former Amy Brandseth. They are the parents of two young children,
Travis and Ellie.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 7
Joe Bettasso
Defensive Coordinator/
Linebackers Coach
Missouri Southern State Univ.
Third Season
Bettasso will serve as the Bulldogs defensive
coordinator after serving his initial season
with the program as linebacker coach. He
enters his third season with the Bulldogs
after a one-year stint with Missouri Southern
State University, where he assisted with the
defensive secondary after a four-year playing
career at MSSU.
A three-year starter at safety for the Lions, he finished third on the team in
tackles in 2004 with 59 including 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks and an interception. He then posted 40 tackles, including 22 solos, two for lost yardage,
and two fumble recoveries in 2005. Following his senior season, he received the
John Ware Memorial Lions Heart Award.
A 2001 graduate of Joplin HS, Bettasso was a two-time first team AllOzark Conference and All-District selection as well as an All-Area selection
his senior year at JHS. He recorded 146 tackles as a senior after netting 96 as a
junior.
Bettasso completed his Bachelor of General Studies degree at Missouri
Southern in December 2006.
Chad Muehler
Offensive Coordinator /
Quarterbacks Coach
Missouri Southern State Univ.
Third Season
Muehler enters his third season on the Bulldogs
coaching staff. Muehler has had the opportunity to work with some of the best coaches in
the profession in his short career. Chad most
recently served as a graduate assistant Missouri
Southern State University with head coach Bart
Tatum, who was part of three national championship teams during his tenure at Northwest Missouri State University.
In 2004 Muehler served as an assistant with the MSSU offense that finished 10th in the nation on total offense in NCAA D-II, working with Missouri
Southern State University head coach and former NFL player John Ware, and
current Division I offensive coordinator Keeth Matheny. Chad assisted with
the offensive line, and also assisted former UCLA head strength coach Troy
Jorgenson with the Missouri Southern weight program.
Chad completed his B.A. from Missouri Southern State University in
2004, and recently completed his Masters degree in Health Promotion at California University of Pennsylvania. He is certified as a C.S.C.S by the National
Strength and Conditioning Association, the highest certification in strength
training.
Coaching Staff
McPherson College Football
Cedric Shell
Passing Game Coordinator/
Wide Receivers Coach
Alcorn State Univ.
Fourth Season
Shell joined the McPherson College football
staff in the fall of 2006 as the wide receivers/
tight ends coach and video coordinator.
Prior to joining the Bulldog staff, Shell
taught physical education and coached at
Coleman Middle School in his hometown of
Greenville, Mississippi.
Shell received his B.A. in Broadcast Communication in 2001 from Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss. At Alcorn
State, Cedric was a two-year letterman as a wide receiver and defensive back
for coaches Cradell Jones and Dr. Johnny Thomas.
Shell is a graduate of 1996 Greensville’s T.L. Weston High School. He is
the father of two children, Cedric Jr. and Eris Shell.
Mike Silva
Defensive Line
McPherson College
Third Season
Silva enters his third season for the Bulldogs
as a defensive linemen coach. He joined the
staff in 2007 as a student assistant while he finished his bachelor’s of arts in history. A two-year letter winner and two year
starter at McPherson, Silva recorded 61 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in his
career as a Bulldog. Prior to McPherson, Mike
played two seasons at American River College.
While at ARC, he earned team MVP, All-Conference and All-Northern California honors.
Silva is a 2003 graduate of Vacaville High School.
Ryan Achilles
Kickers/Punters Coach
Fort Hayes State University
First Season
Achilles joined the McPherson College
football program as the kicking coach in the
spring of 2009.
A 1993 graduate of Hesston High School,
Achilles continued his football career at Fort
Hayes State University. Playing for the Tigers
in 2003, he set school records for most field
goals completed in one game, most extra points completed in one game, and
most field goals attempted in one season.
In 1997, Achilles earned a bachelor of arts degree in communications,
with an emphasis in public relations and leadership studies from Fort Hayes
State University.
Ryan is married and he and his wife, Shannon, have three children, Ashley, Cody and Sydney.
Dyzell Wilson
Defensive Backs Coach
Missouri Western State University
First Season
Wilson begins his first season as the defensive
backs coach as McPherson. He joins the Bulldogs after two seasons as an assistant coach at
Glendale Community College.
Wilson graduated from Missouri Western
State University. He played defensive back
for two seasons under coach Jerry Partridge,
helping the Griffins to a MIAA conference
championship in 2003. Prior to MWSU, Wilson played at Glendale Community College, winning a ACCAC conference title and Valley of the Sun Bowl
appearance in 2002.
Dyzell currently resides in McPherson.
Joe Morgan
Chris Ezebunwa
McPherson College
Second Season
McPherson College
First Season
Offensive Line Coach
Morgan joins the McPherson coaching staff
for his second season after spending his first
season as a student assistant in charge of
the offensive line. He is a 2009 graduate of
McPherson College with a degree in business
administration.
A two-year letter winner, Morgan earned
honorable mention All-KCAC honors as a senior in 2007. Prior to transferring to McPherson,
Joe played two seasons at College of the Desert for coach Ken Swearingin.
He is a 2004 graduate of Valley High School in Las Vegas, Nev. Morgan
currently resides in McPherson.
Running Back’s Coach
Ezebunwa is no stranger to Bulldog football.
A two-year letter winner as a fullback, he finished the 2008 season second on the team in
rushing touchdowns. He is joining the staff as
the running backs coach for the 2009 season.
Chris earned three varsity letters from
Zachary High School, Baker, La. During his
senior season, Ezebunwa earned first team
all-conference honors and was selected to play
on the Baton Rouge all-star team. After graduating in 2004, he continued his
football career at Central Lakes College, where he played for two seasons
before becoming a Bulldog in the fall of 2007.
Chris graduated from McPherson College in 2009 with a bachelors’ of
arts in education.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 8
2009 Season Outlook
McPherson College Football
Overview
Head Coach Brian Ward welcomes back 18 starters for the
2009 season, including eight on offense, nine on defense, and a
place-kicker. A majority of the other returners have seen playing experience during their McPherson College careers.
The Bulldog offense retained all but two key players from
last season, including starting wide receivers Gary Cox and
Dwight Hale. However, McPherson returns three starters on
the offensive line, as well as quarterback Shane Mascarenas
and wide receiver Stephen Harrison. McPherson hopes to rank
amongst the top in the NAIA in passing offense and scoring
offense for the second season in a row.
The McPherson defense returns a strong nucleus of talent
in 2009 as they strive to be amongst the top defenses in the
KCAC and NAIA. In 2008 the Bulldogs ranked seventh in the
KCAC in total defense. The combination of key returners and
experience gives McPherson a reason to expect an improvement in 2009.
Offense
Quarterbacks
McPherson returns Josh White (6-1, 180), who started the majority of the games last fall. However, junior Shane Mascarenas
(5-11, 190) appears to be the front-runner for the starting position for the Bulldogs. Mascarenas played in one game for the
Bulldogs in 2008 where he completed 19 of 29 passes for 321
yards and three touchdowns in week one against the Bethany
Swedes. An injury in the fourth quarter sidelined Mascarenas
for the remainder of the season.
The competition for playing time behind Mascarenas
will be between the four other quarterbacks listed on the Bulldogs roster. There is still no clear front-runner for the back-up
role.
He tallied four touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving) and
899 yards of total offense.
Senior Stephen Harrison looks to lead the way for the
McPherson receiving corp in 2009. The 6-1, 180 pound Harrison has been a fixture in the Bulldog passing attack over the
past two seasons. Harrison led the team in touchdown receptions in 2008 with nine and looks to build upon that for the
2009 season.
Behind Harrison, McPherson will count on a group of
talented young wide receivers. Sophomores Andy Skinner and
Thomas Stauts have seen limited time, but have the ability to
emerge this fall. They amongst others will enter camp this fall
expected to battle for playing time behind Harrison.
Offensive Line
McPherson returns six-letter winners from the 2008 offensive
line. Last season’s line provided protection for the 17th ranked
passing offense in the NAIA.
A ten game starter at tackle, Casey Hayes (6-5, 280)
returns as the Bulldogs most decorated offensive linemen from
2008. Hayes earned 2008 second team All-KCAC honors. He
along with junior guard Chris Lange (6-5, 300) and sophomore
center Marcus Esquivel (6-1, 285) look to anchor the Bulldog
offensive line. Other returners include, senior Sean Grandin (63, 300), sophomore Joe Becker (6-5, 285) and sophomore David
Kraft (6-2, 225).
Running Backs
In 2009, the Bulldogs will look to solidify a rushing attack
that ranked seventh in the KCAC. The Bulldogs lost a pair of
young running backs and a veteran performer at fullback.
Despite the losses, Head Coach Brian Ward is excited about
the running game in 2009. The Bulldogs return junior Chris
German (5-9, 190) and sophomore Ryan Smith (5-7, 175), who
both saw time in McPherson’s running back by committee approach in 2008.
Receivers / Tight Ends
Two Bulldogs who saw extensive action during their McPherson careers completed their eligibility last fall, but McPherson
returns a standout senior wide out along with a number of
young talents.
Gary Cox was a game changing player who caught
83 passes for 1186 yards and six touchdowns in his two-year
career as a Bulldog. Dwight Hale was a key part of the Bulldog
offense during his three-year stint in McPherson. Last season,
Hale posted his most successful offensive year as a Bulldog.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 9
Senior wide receiver - Stephen Harrison
2009 Season Outlook
McPherson College Football
Defense
Defensive Line
This fall, McPherson returns four letter winners from the 2008
defense line.
Junior defensive end Scott Jones was a strong contributor to the Bulldogs defense in his first season. Jones (6-3, 245)
made 10 starts last season, ranking tops among KCAC defensive linemen tallying 67 tackles, 36 of which solo. Junior
Chris LeBlanc (6-4, 225) enters his junior season with 65 career
tackles, third most of players on the current roster.
On the interior, McPherson returns its two of their top four
tackles from 2008. Senior Drew Griffin battled injuries in 2008,
but when healthy provided consistent play on the interior of
the defensive line. Senior Raashun Payne is the other returner.
Payne saw platoon duty in 2008, but is expected to make more
of an impact in 2009.
Linebackers
McPherson returns three of the top four linebackers from
2008. The centerpiece of the 2009 linebackers is starting SAM
linebacker Jeff Paulson. Paulson (6-1, 205) has continued to
work hard to better himself for the 2009 campaign. He made
119 tackles as a junior, enough to rank seventh in the NAIA in
tackles per game. Paulson also tallied 11 tackles for loss, four
sacks and four interceptions.
Sophomore Jacob Kerbel (6-2, 205) showed a lot of promise during his freshman season recording 59 tackles. Kerbel
played most of 2008 in a rotational role, but will be expected to
step up into a starting role in 2009.
The coaching staff expects a continuing battle for playing
time at the linebacker position.
Secondary
The Bulldog secondary should be in good hands this fall, as
the entire starting secondary corps returns. With all the starters returning expectations of this group are high.
Seniors Billy Baska (6-0, 185) and Mark Watson (6-0, 190)
both made impacts in their first season as a Bulldog. They both
finished 2008 ranking fifth on the team in tackles with 41. They
should both provide a strong presence at the safety position
this year.
Junior Austin Brown is expected to start at cornerback and
help anchor the secondary. The 6-1, 185 pounder started all
10 games last season and will be counted on for leadership in
2009. Junior Shelton Thigpen (5-11, 165) is expected to start opposite of Brown. Thigpen has started all but two games in his
two-year career as a Bulldog.
Sophomore J.L. Gomez is also expected to play a large role
in the McPherson secondary. Gomez impressed during his first
year recording 50 tackles from his safety spot.
Special Teams
Kickers
For the third straight season, junior Travis Eason (5-10, 170)
will be the primary kicker for the Bulldogs. Eason sits only
three field goals away from tying the McPherson College career record for made field goals.
Unknown will be the punter for the Bulldogs. The position
will be decided during fall camp.
Returing Starters
Offense
Name
Marcus Esquivel
Chris German
Stephen Harrison
Casey Hayes
Chris Lange
Ryan Smith
Josh White
Cain Wright
Cl
SO
JR
SR
SR
JR
SO
JR
JR
Defense
Name
Billy Baska
Austin Brown
Drew Griffin
Scott Jones
Chris LeBlanc
Garrett Parker
Jeff Paulson
Shelton Thigpen
Mark Watson
Special Teams
Name
Senior Defensive Back -- #4 Mark Watson
Junior Defensive Lineman -- #55 Scott Jones
Travis Eason
Pos
OL
RB
WR
OL
OL
RB
QB
TE
Cl
Pos
Cl
Pos
SR
JR
SR
JR
JR
JR
SR
JR
SR
JR
DB
CB
DL
DL
DE
LB
LB
CB
DB
K
Ht Wt Hometown
6-1
5-9
6-1
6-5
6-5
5-7
6-1
6-3
285
195
180
280
300
175
180
225
Grapevine, TX
Lewisville, TX
Columbus, MS
Walnut Creek, CA
Midwest City, OK
Wichita, KS
Stockton, MO
Pryor, OK
Ht Wt Hometown
6-0
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-0
6-0
5-11
6-0
185
185
275
245
235
225
205
165
190
Tonganoxie, KS
Lawton, OK
Rancho Cordova, CA
Melvern, KS
Corinth, TX
Lamar, MO
Limon, CO
Wylie, TX
St. Charles, MO
Ht Wt Hometown
5-10 170
Tulsa, OK
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 10
Returning Lettermen
McPherson College Football
Jacoby Adams
#51 LB
participated in baseball while at Plainville HS.
Personal: Becker, born 3/15/90, is the son of Mike and
Jody Alexander. He is majoring in mathematics.
2008
Total
UA
2
2
A Total
0
2
0
2
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
1
5
1
5
0
1
5
1
5
0
6-0, 200
Senior, 3 Letter
Wichita, KS
Wichita Heights HS
At MAC: Injuries during the 2008 campaign sidelined
Bohanon for a majority of the season. He did record one
catch for six yards. During his first two seasons at MAC,
Bohanon played special teams earning him a total of three
varsity letters. Background: Prior to becoming a Bulldog, Bohanon
played at Wichita Heights HS for Coach Rick Wheeler.
Personal: Bohanon, born 01/12/88, is the son of Stanley
and Cynthia Bohanon. He is majoring in psychology and
upon graduating from McPherson plans to go to graduate
school.
Career Statistics
Receiving
2008
Total
Rec
1
1
2008
Total
UA
26
26
A Total
15 41
15 41
TD
0
0
Austin Brown
6-0, 185
Senior, 1 Letter
Tonganoxie, KS
Missouri Southern
State University
6-1, 185
Junior, 2 Letters
Lawton, OK
Lawton HS
#8 DB
Career Statistics
Yds
6
6
Billy Baska
At MAC: Baska enters the season buying for one of the
starting safety spots. In 2008, Baska played in 10 games,
recording 41 tackles. Baska’s 2008 season was highlighted
by a 42 yard fumble return for a touchdown in week three
against Southwestern.
Background: Prior to McPherson, Baska spend two seasons at Missouri Southern State University. Baska was a
two time letter winner at MSSU. In high school, Baska was
a three sport athlete participating in football, basketball,
and track and field.
Personal: Baska, born 7/5/85, is the son of Mark and
Chris Baska. He is majoring in environmental stewardship.
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
2.5 10.5
0
0
0
2.5 10.5
0
0
0
Joe Becker
#65 OL
6-5, 285
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Plainville, KS
Plainville HS
At MAC: In 2008, Becker helped anchor the line for an
offense that ranked 17th in pass offense per game and
30th in total offense per game. Background: While in high school, Becker received AllLeague honorable mention during his junior season and
All-League second team in his senior season. Becker also
5-9, 175
Senior, 3 Letters
Baldwin City, KS
Baldwin City HS
#17 WR
At MAC: Adams looks to help the Bulldogs solidify a
Career Statistics
#22 WR
Austin Bohanon
5-11, 197
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Little Elm, TX
Little Elm HS
defense returning eight of the 11 starters from the 2008
campaign. In his first season as a Bulldog, Adams saw
limited reserve time, playing in four games. In those four
games, Adams recorded two solo tackles, one of which a
sack.
Background: Prior to McPherson, Adams attended Little Elm High School where he participated in football and
power lifting. During his senior year, Adams received first
team All-District and led the Lobos in sacks. As a power
lifter he qualified for the regional and state competitions.
Personal: Adams, born 1/9/90, is the son of Eddie and
Desiree Alexander. He is majoring in communications.
John Brown
At MAC: In his three years at McPherson, Brown
has served primarily on special teams or as a blocking
receiver, earning him three letters. 2008 was Brown’s most
productive season offensively with two catches for 19
yards. Brown recorded five special team tackles in 2008. Background: Prior to McPherson, Brown attended
Baldwin City HS. While at Baldwin City, he participated
in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field.
Personal: Brown, born 4/17/88, is the son of David and
Twila Brown. He is majoring in business management
with an emphasis in finance.
Career Statistics
Receiving
2006
2007
2008
Total
Rec
1
0
2
3
Yds
3
0
19
22
TD
0
0
0
0
#13 CB
At MAC: In 2008, Brown started 10 games at cornerback
for the Bulldogs. In those ten games, he recorded 26
tackles and four interceptions, tied for the team lead. As
a freshman, Brown received ample playing
time, tallying 18 tackles and 2 interceptions.
Brown was named to
the KCAC Honorable
Mention team as a
freshman, and last
season received Second Team All-KCAC
Honors.
Background: While
at Lawton HS, Brown
received varsity letters
in football, baseball,
and track and field.
Brown was also honored by being named
to the All-State, AllArea, All-Conference
and All-District teams. Outside of football, Brown placed
during his senior track season in the 4x100m at the Oklahoma state track meet.
Personal: Brown, born 10/08/88, is the son of David and
Jill Brown. He is majoring in psychology. Career Statistics
2007
2008
Total
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 11
UA
12
19
31
A Total
6 18
7 26
13 44
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
2
3
1
7
2
0
0
0
0
4
2
3
1
7
6
John Davidson
#40 FB
6-0, 236
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Tulsa, OK
Memorial HS
At MAC: In 2008, a majority of Davidson’s playing time
was on special teams. He finished his freshman season
with one carry for three yards. In 2009, Davidson will add
strength to a ground attack that struggled at times in 2008. Background: Davidson attended Memorial HS in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. While at Memorial, Davidson received three
varsity letters and was elected to the All-District team in
2006.
Personal: Davidson, born 6/23/89, is the son of Pamela
Couture. He is majoring in mathematics.
Career Statistics
Rushing
2008
Total
Att
1
4
Yds
3
32
TD
0
0
Returning Lettermen
McPherson College Football
Travis Eason
Chris German
Drew Griffin
5-10, 170
Junior, 2 Letters
Tulsa, OK
East Central HS
5-9, 195
Junior, 1 Letter
Lewisville, TX
Hebron HS
6-2, 275
Senior, 2 Letters
Rancho Cordova, CA
American River College
#18 K
At MAC: Eason has been a two year starter at McPherson. Last season he made seven of 14 attempts including
a long of 44 yards. In week 10 against Bethel, Eason made
three of three attempts, two of which for longer than 40
yards to earn KCAC special teams player of the week.
The punting responsibilities fell on his shoulders midway
through the season. Eason finished the season with an
average of 32.9 yards per punt.
As a freshman, Eason converted five of six attempts
with a long of 44 yards. He was also awarded KCAC
player of the week for the week of Oct. 7.
Background: Prior to McPherson, Eason ended a successful high school career by receiving the Jim Thorpe AllStar award, was named All-State in soccer, football special
teams MVP, soccer offensive player of the year, and East
Central High School’s male athlete of the year. Personal: Eason, born on 2/26/89, is the son of Steve and
Kim Eason. He is majoring in biochemistry.
Career Statistics
Scoring
2007
2008
Total
FG
5-6
7-14
12-20
PATs
25-28
27-30
52-58
Punting
2008
Total
No.
20
20
Yds
659
659
#32 RB
At MAC: German was one of four running backs used
by the Bulldogs in 2008. For the season, he carried the
ball 42 times for a net of 120 yards. German looks to be
in the battle for the starting running back position for the
Bulldogs.
Background: While in high school, German participated
in football and wrestling.
Personal: German, born 4/20/89, is the son of Earl German. He is majoring in business.
Career Statistics
Rushing
2008
Total
Att
42
42
Yds
120
120
Marcus Esquivel
#76 OL
6-1, 285
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Grapevine, TX
Colleyville Heritage HS
At MAC: Esquivel played guard for the Bulldogs in
2008 and received considerable playing time. He hopes
to continue developing as a player to help anchor the
McPherson offensive line for the 2009 season.
Background: Esquivel attended Colleyville High School
where her participated in football for four years.
Personal: Esquivel, born 4/2/90, is the son of Vira
Trevino.
TD
0
0
J.L. Gomez
At MAC: Fighting through injuries in the 2008 season,
Griffin finished with 14 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and
one sack. When not injured, Drew was a key piece of the
defensive line rotation for the Bulldogs, primarily playing
nose tackle. In 2009, Griffin will continue to battle for
the starting position and remain a key member of the
defensive line.
Background: Drew played one season at American
River College in Sacramento, Calif. prior to becoming a
Bulldog. While at ARC, he received All-Conference honors. While attending Cordova high school, Griffin letterd
four times in football and once in track and field.
Personal: Griffin, born 4/16/84, is the son of Alfred
Griffin and Anita Bickum. He is majoring in business
management.
Career Statistics
2007
2008
Total
#21 DB
5-9, 165
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Prosper, TX
Prosper HS
Long
44
44
44
Avg.
32.9
32.9
#50 DL
UA
0
4
4
A Total
0
0
10 14
10 14
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
0
0
0
0
0
1.5 12.5
1
12
0
1.5 12.5
1
12
0
Stephen Harrison
#2 WR
6-1, 180
Senior, 2 Letters
Columbus, MS
East Mississippi CC
At MAC: Gomez finished his freshman campaign
fourth on the team in tackles with 50. He also finished
the season with 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. With
three season left, his future as an impact player for the
Bulldogs is bright. Gomez will be competing for a starting
safety position in 2009.
Background: Gomez came to the Bulldogs after a
successful and decorated high school career. As a four
sport athlete in high school, Gomez was elected to two
All-District football teams and two All-District basketball
teams.
Personal: Gomez, born 5/30/90, is the son of Jorge and
Sylvia Gomez. He is majoring in pre-physical therapy.
Career Statistics
2008
Total
UA
32
32
A Total
18 50
18 50
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
3.5 30.5
2
28
0
3.5 30.5
2
28
0
At MAC: Harrison enters his senior season statistically
as the most productive returning wide receiver. In 2008,
Harrison started all 10 games. Statistically he finished
second in all major receiving categories with 47 receptions
for 656 yards, including a long play of 62 yards. Harrison
did lead the team in touchdown receptions with nine.
Background: During his senior season he received
All-District and All-State Honorable Mention awards
at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss. Harrison
spent one season at East Mississippi Community College,
where he led the team in receptions and receiving yards.
Personal: Harrison, born 6/22/86, is the son of Janelle
Harrison. He is majoring in physical education.
Career Statistics
Sean Grandin
Receiving
2007
2008
Total
#60 OL
6-3, 310
Senior, 1 Letter
Pleasant Hill, CA
Diablo Valley College
Rec
17
47
64
Yds
257
656
913
TD
0
9
9
At MAC: Grandin worked his way into the rotation as a
back-up right guard in 2008, earning him his first McPherson varsity letter. Background: Grandin played two seasons at Diablo Valley College prior to becoming a Bulldog in 2007.
Personal: Grandin, born 9/5/86, is the son of David and
Allyson Grandin. He is currently majoring in graphic
design with the plan of graduating in the spring of 2010.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 12
Returning Lettermen
McPherson College Football
Casey Hayes
Scott Jones
David Kraft
6-5, 280
Senior, 1 Letter
Walnut Creek, CA
Diablo Valley College
6-3, 245
Junior, 1 Letter
Melvern, KS
Northwest Missouri
State University
6-2, 225
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Peck, KS
Mulvane HS
#75 OL
At MAC: In 2008, Hayes completed the season as
McPherson College’s most decorated offensive lineman,
receiving All-KCAC second team honors. After spending
2007 in the rotation at the tackle position, Hayes started
all 10 games for the Bulldogs in 2008.
Background: Casey lettered twice football and three
times in volleyball while in high school. Upon completion of high school, Hayes spent a season at Diablo Valley
College.
Personal: Hayes, born 7/19/87, is the son of Jeff and Jodi
Hayes. He is majoring in sociology with an emphasis in
criminal justice.
#55 DL
At MAC: Jones will look to continue in 2009 the success
he had in 2008. He played in all 10 games for the Bulldogs
and finished second on the team in tackles with 67, ranking tops among linemen in the KCAC. Jones also led the
defense in tackles for loss (14) and sacks (5.5). His play
earned him Second Team All-KCAC honors, the highest
honor a McPherson defensive line has received since
Ricky Gottschalk received the same honor in 2005. Background: Jones came to McPherson in 2008 after
redshirting and playing one season with the Bearcats of
Northwest Missouri State. He played in three games as a
Bearcat and finished the season with two tackles and two
tackles for loss. In high school, Jones received All-State,
All-League and All-Area honors in both his junior and
senior year.
Personal: Jones, born 12/30/87, is the son of Butch and
Sonja Jones. He is majoring in physical education.
Career Statistics
2008
Total
UA
36
36
A Total
31 67
31 67
6-4, 180
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Melvern, KS
Lebo HS
Career Statistics
Int
0
0
Chris LeBlanc
#99 DE
6-4, 225
Junior, 2 Letters
Corinth, TX
Lake Dallas HS
6-2, 205
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Wylie, TX
Wylie HS
Career Statistics
TDs
0
0
6-5, 300
Junior, 2 Letters
Midwest City, OK
Choctaw HS
#29 LB
starting linebacker spots in 2009 after seeing rotational
duty in 2008. Kerbel was the Bulldogs most productive
linebacker behind Honorable Mention All-American Jeff
Paulson. Kerbel completed the season third on the team
in tackles with 59. His season also included 5.5 tackles for
loss, three sacks, and three interceptions.
Background: Jacob came to McPherson from Wylie
High School in Wilye, TX. At Wilye, Kerbel received
varsity letters in football, and track and field.
Personal: Kerbel, born 1/9/90, is the son of James and
Bridget Kerbel. He is majoring in Automotive Restoration.
Yds
0
0
#53 OL
Jacob Kerbel
At MAC: Injuries provided Jones an opportunity to take
snaps in 2008. Despite the opportunity, Jones threw only
four passes. In 2009, Blake will be in competition with the
four other QB’s for the top two jobs. Background: Jones came to McPherson after a decorated career at Lebo high school. Jones received four varsity
letters in football and track and field, along with three
letters in basketball. During his junior year he was voted
All-League first team defense, All-Area Defense by the
Emporia Gazette and Honorable Mention All-State. As a
senior he was consensus All-League offense and defense
and All-Area offense by the Emporia Gazette.
Personal: Jones, born 8/11/89, is the son of William and
Sonja Jones. He is majoring in physical education/special
education.
Comp
4
4
Chris Lange
At MAC: One of three returning starters to the offensive
line, Lange should continue to anchor the guard position
for the Bulldogs. He started all ten games for the Bulldogs
in 2008 earning a second varsity letter for the Bulldogs.
Chris earned his first letter in part time duty during his
freshman season.
Background: While in high school, Lange earned two
All-District selections, two All-Conference selections and
was named to the Jim Thorp All-Star team as a senior.
Chris, a well-rounded individual off the field, received the
Bill Jenson Scholarship and considered Senior of the Year
for Choctaw High School. Personal: Lange, born 10/18/88, is the son of Scott and
Lori Lange. He is majoring in biology.
#15 QB
Att
0
0
At MAC: Kraft will look to build on the experience he
gained in limited playing time in 2008. He will be competing for a spot on the offensive line in 2009.
Background: David earned post-season honors during
his senior season at Mulvane High School, including AllLeague, All-State and was a selection to the 2008 Kansas
Shrine Bowl.
Personal: Kraft, born 2/25/90, is the son of Mike and
Vicki Kraft. He is majoring in psychology.
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
14
63
5.5
41
0
14
63
5.5
41
0
Blake Jones
Passing
2008
Total
#56 OL
At MAC: Kerbel will be buying for one of McPherson
2008
Total
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 13
UA
33
33
A Total
26 59
26 59
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
5.5 19.5
3
16
3
5.5 19.5
3
16
3
At MAC: Despite a minor drop off in playing time
in 2008, LeBlanc finished the season second in tackles
amongst defensive lineman with 29. As a freshman he tallied 36 tackles. LeBlanc should be in the mix for a starting
position in 2009.
Background: Another successful Texas high school athlete, LeBlanc earned numerous awards as a high school
senior at Lake Dallas High School. The awards include;
second team All-District as a defensive tackle and tight
end, Honorable Mention All-State, and he was a two time
Falcon Defensive Player of the Week.
Personal: LeBlanc, born 4/19/89, is the son of Terry and
Lyndia LeBlanc. He is majoring in mathematics education.
Career Statistics
2007
2008
Total
UA
13
11
24
A Total
23 36
18 29
41 65
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
2.5
7
0.5
4
0
2.0
7
0.5
4
0
4.5 14
1.0
8
0
Returning Lettermen
McPherson College Football
Eain Lubbers
Ronnie Miller
Jeff Paulson
6-1, 180
Junior, 2 Letters
Hutchinson, KS
Trinity HS
5-7, 155
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Tulsa, OK
Booker T. Washington HS
6-0, 205
Senior, 3 Letters
Limon, CO
Univ. of Northern
Colorado
#9 WR
At MAC: Eain Lubbers enters his junior year looking for
playing time in a very talented Bulldog wide receiving
corp. Lubbers ended the 2008 season with five catches and
114 yards receiving. He did not record a catch in 2007, but
was involved on special teams. Background: Lubbers was a standout in both football
and golf at Trinity High School. In his senior season, Eain
recorded over 28 receptions for over 300 yards, and was
nominated to the Heart of America Leagues Honorable
Mention team. In golf, Eain won a state championship in
2005 and placed fourth in 2006.
Personal: Lubbers, born 6/13/89, is the son of Eddie and
Mary Lubbers. He is majoring in biochemistry.
Career Statistics
Receiving
2008
Total
Rec
5
5
Yds
114
114
#7 CB
At MAC: Ronnie Miller will be looking for more playing
time as one of the returning Bulldog cornerback letter
winners. Miller played in a backup role during the 2008
season. He tallied seven total tackles.
Career Statistics
2008
Total
UA
2
2
A Total
5
7
5
7
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Garrett Parker
#58 LB
6-0, 225
Junior, 2 Letters
Lamar, MO
Lamar HS
TD
0
0
Shane Mascarenas
#14 QB
5-11, 190
Junior, 1 Letter
Peoria, AZ
Phoenix College
At MAC: Shane Mascarenas enters his junior season as
the front-runner for the starting quarterback job. Mascarenas earned his letter starting one game for the Bulldogs,
before an injury sidelined him for the rest of the season. In
his one start, Shane passed for 321 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a week one victory against
the Bethany College Swedes.
Background: Mascarenas is from Centennial High
School (Peoria, Ariz.), where he lettered in football under
coach Dick Taylor. As a senior, Shane rushed for 480 yards
and 11 touchdowns, while also passing for 1400 yards and
8 touchdowns. Prior to his senior season, he played in a
backup role.
Personal: Mascarenas, born 1/6/88, is the son of Clyde
Mascarenas and Jacqueline Medina. He is majoring in
business and communications
Career Statistics
Passing
2008
Total
Att
19
19
Comp
29
29
Yds
321
321
TDs
3
3
At MAC: After posting a McPherson College career high
in tackles with 22, Garrett Parker will be looking to find
his way into one of the starting linebacker positions in
2009. Last season Parker saw action in a reserve role, but
still recorded 22 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. In 2007,
Garrett saw limited playing time and finished the season
with five tackles. Background: Parker was an All-Conference, All-District
and All-Area football player as a senior. While at Lamar
High School, he lettered three times in football and basketball, and four times in track and field.
Personal: Parker, born 6/5/88, is the son of Doug and
Sharon Parker. He is majoring in sociology.
Career Statistics
2007
2008
Total
UA
2
9
11
A Total
3
5
13 22
16 27
#1 LB
At MAC: After moving to linebacker in the middle of
2007, Jeff Paulson established himself as a force in the
middle of the Bulldogs’ defense in 2008. Jeff started all ten
games for the Bulldogs in 2008. He recorded a team leading 119 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and four interceptions.
He was second on the team in sacks with four. Paulson
finished the year amongst to the top in the NAIA ranking
seventh in tackles per game averaging 11.9. Dispite moving to linebacker in the middle of the 2007 season, Paulson
finished third on the team in rushing, a category he led
the Bulldog’s in during the 2006 season.
Background: A two-time all-state, all-area and the 1A
state championship MVP as a senior, Paulson recorded
over 1500 rushing yards as a senior for coach O’Dwyer
of Limon High School. Paulson also letter three times in
basketball and four times in track and field. Prior to coming to McPherson, Jeff redshirted a year at the University
of Northern Colorado. During his redshirt season, he was
named scout team player of the week five times. Personal: Paulson, born 4/26/87, is the son of Jim and
Vicki Paulson. He is majoring in business management/
marketing.
Career Statistics
2006
2007
2008
Total
UA
2
26
60
88
A Total
0
2
21 47
59 119
80 168
TFL
0
5.0
11.0
16.0
Yds Sacks Yds Int
0
0
0
0
25.3
0
0
0
44.0 4.0
17
4 69.3 4.0
17
4
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
0
0
0
0
0
2.5 4.5
0
0
0
2.5 4.5
0
0
0
Raashun Payne
#25 DL
5-10, 205
Senior, 1 Letter
Coolidge, AZ
Mesa Community College
Int
1
1
At MAC: Raashun will look to maximize the experience
he gained last season in the 10 games in which he saw
action. In 2008, Payne tallied 15 tackles and half a tackle
for loss.
Background: Payne earned all-state honors in both his
junior and senior seasons. Prior to McPherson, Raashun
spent two seasons playing under coach Jacobs at Mesa
Community College.
Personal: Payne, born 5/30/87, is the son of Willie Payne
Sr. He is majoring in physical education.
Career Statistics
2008
Total
UA
4
4
A Total
11 15
11 15
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
0.5 1.5
0
0
0
0.5 1.5
0
0
0
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 14
Returning Lettermen
McPherson College Football
Andy Skinner
Thomas Stauts
Shelton Thigpen
5-10, 175
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Montezuma, KS
South Gray HS
5-10, 185
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Little Elm, TX
Little Elm HS
5-11, 165
Junior, 2 Letters
Wylie, TX
Wylie HS
#80 WR
#5 WR
#19 CB
At MAC: Andy Skinner returns this season with high
expectations to find his place in an athletic wide receiving
corps that returns all but one starter from the 2008 season.
As a freshman, Andy caught 12 passes for 157 yards,
ranking him fifth in receiving for the Bulldogs.
Background: Skinner had an excellent high school
career at South Grey High School. Andy was a two-way
starter for the Rebels. Offensively, Skinner finished his
senior year with 1,323 yards rushing, 344 yards receiving,
and 21 total touchdowns. On the defensive side of the
ball, he tallied 128 tackles and 7 interceptions. Personal: Skinner, born 4/23/89, is the son of Tim and
Kim Skinner. He is majoring in biochemistry.
At MAC: Thomas Status entered his freshman season
listed as a running back, but with his athleticism, he
quickly became a two-way player for the Bulldogs.
Offensively, Thomas recorded 57 rushing yards and 35 receiving yards. Stauts greater impact was felt in his special
teams play and on the defensive side of the ball where he
tallied 41 tackles.
Background: Status, a two-time letter winner at Little
Elm High School, earned all-district, team most valuable
player and team best defensive player awards in his four
years. In his senior campaign, Thomas rushed for 760
yards and tallied 800 yard receiving.
Personal: Stauts, born 12/28/89, is the son of Kim Stauts.
He is majoring in physical education.
cornerback regular in the Bulldog secondary after he
started all ten games for McPherson in 2008. Shelton
recorded 34 tackles, one tackle for loss and one fumble recovery. In 2007, Thigpen started eight ballgames, finishing
the season with 50 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions on the season.
Background: Thigpen is from Wylie High School, where
he was a standout on the defense for two seasons. He led
Wylie HS in tackles in 2006 and 2007, earned defensive
most valuable player (2007), and was named second team
all-district.
Personal: Thigpen, born 8/12/88, is the son of Shelton
and Ursula Thigpen. He is majoring in business.
Receiving
2008
Total
Career Statistics
Career Statistics
Career Statistics
Rec
12
12
Yds
157
157
TD
0
0
Receiving
2008
Total
Rec
5
5
Yds
35
35
TD
0
0
Cameron Smith
At MAC: Shelton Thigpen enters 2009 as a projected
2007
2008
Total
UA
32
23
55
A Total
18 50
11 34
39 84
#30 LB
Mark Watson
6-2, 200
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Lebo, KS
Lebo HS
#4 DB
6-0, 190
Senior, 1 Letter
St. Charles, MO
Missouri Southern State
University
At MAC: Cameron Smith played primarily special teams
as a freshman. For the 2009 season, Smith will compete to
move up through the ranks of the McPherson linebacker
corps.
Background: Smith was a four-year letter winner in
football, and track and field at Lebo High School.
Personal: Smith, born 3/13/90, is the son of Dale and
Lyndi Smith. He is majoring in accounting.
Career Statistics
2008
Total
UA
1
1
A Total
3
4
3
4
At MAC: Mark Watson is one of the Bulldog’s returning
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wesley Story
#43 LB
6-0, 185
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Little Elm, TX
Little Elm HS
Ryan Smith
#24 RB
5-7, 175
Sophomore, 1 Letter
Wichita, KS
Goddard HS
At MAC: Smith played in a platoon role during his
freshman season, finishing the season with 65 yards rushing on 23 carries and one touchdown. Background: Ryan was a first team all-league and a 6A
all-state honorable mention award winner as a senior after
rushing for 1,092 yards and no fumbles.
Personal: Smith, born 1/13/90, is the son of Stephen and
Nellie Smith. He is majoring in biochemistry.
Career Statistics
Rushing
2008
Total
Att
23
23
Yds
65
65
TD
1
1
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
3.5 11.0
0
0
3
1
5.0
0
0
0
4.5 16.0
0
0
3
At MAC: Wesley Story played primarily special teams
as a freshman. For the 2009 season, Story will compete to
move up through the ranks of the McPherson linebacker
corps.
Background: Story is one of three Bulldogs to play their
high school football at Little Elm High School, Little Elm,
Texas. Wesley earned all-district honors as a linebacker
and tight end during his senior season.
Personal: Story, born 11/1/89, is the son of Terry and
June Story. He is majoring in art/automotive restoration.
Career Statistics
2008
Total
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 15
UA
4
4
A Total
6 10
6 10
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
0.5 2.5
0
0
0
0.5 2.5
0
0
0
starters in the secondary, having opened in all ten games
last year. He ranked tied for fifth on the team in tackles
a year ago and was fourth in interceptions with two.
Watson’s best tackle game was against the University of
Saint Mary.
Background: Mark transferred to McPherson from
Missouri Southern State University, where he complied
15 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery. He
enjoyed a successful high school career at Francis Howell
High School, earning all-conference selection as a junior
and senior.
Personal: Watson, born 3/6/87, is the son of Mark and
Lai Watson. He is majoring in business management/
marketing.
Career Statistics
2008
Total
UA
22
22
A Total
19 41
19 41
TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int
4.5 15.5
0
0
2
4.5 15.5
0
0
2
Returning Lettermen
McPherson College Football
Josh White
#6 QB
6-1, 180
Junior, 2 Letters
Stockton, MO
Stockton HS
At MAC: Josh White enters his junior season battling
for the Bulldog’s quarterback job. White earned a letter in
2008 as he played in a duel quarterback role. Josh finished
second on the team in passing throwing for 527 yards.
White made a major impact on the running game in 2008,
leading the team in rushing and rushing touchdowns. He
saw little time as a freshman in 2007.
Background: White is from Stocktom (Missouri) High
School, where he was a two time all-state, all-conference
and all-district selection. While in high school, Josh also
participated in track & field and basketball.
Personal: White, born 1/6/88, is the son of Sharon and
Charlie Argall. He is majoring in pre-engineering.
Career Statistics
Passing
2007
2008
Total
Att
2
87
89
Comp
0
41
41
Yds
0
527
527
TDs
0
3
3
Int
0
7
7
Cain Wright
#35 TE
6-3, 225
Junior, 2 Letters
Pryor, OK
Pryor HS
At MAC: Cain Wright finished the 2008 season ranked
fourth for the Bulldogs in receiving with 159 yards. He
hopes to improve on those numbers during the 2009 campaign. As a freshman in 2007, Wright caught eight passes
for 62 yards and a touchdown.
Background: Wright was a two-way starter for three
years at Pryor (Okla.) High School. As a senior, he was an
all-state and all-district most valuable player after gaining
1,200 all purpose yards.
Personal: Wright, born 5/19/89, is the son of Sherry Dillon. He is majoring in business management/marketing.
Career Statistics
Receiving
2007
2008
Total
Rec
8
12
20
Yds
62
159
221
TD
1
0
1
2009 Bulldog Squad Notes
Squad by Class
Total squad members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Juniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sophomores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Freshmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Squad Breakdown by Position
Quarterbacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Running Backs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fullbacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wide Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tight Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Offensive Linemen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Defensive Linemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Linebackers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Defensive Backs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Placekickers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Punters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Breakdown by Home State
Kansas (40)
Arlington - Jacob Cooper
Baldwin City - John Brown
Burdett - Jacob Ryan
Canton - Patrick Barton
Cheney - Tim Brozek, Dusty Hague, Tyler Sears
Concordia - Rico McCall
Cunningham - James Patton, Alex Stillwell
Derby - Jake Snodgrass
Dodge City - James Temaat
Garden City - Will Powers
Hutchinson - Eain Lubbers, Clay McConnell
Larned - Taylor Lemuz
Lebo - Cameron Smith, Dylan Smith
Madison - Caleb Hamilton
Marion - Mitch Leppke
Medicine Lodge - Bryant Theis
Melvern - Blake Jones, Scott Jones
Minneapolis - Kory Lonberger, Andy Robinson
Montezuma - Andy Skinner, Chet Skinner
Moscow - Taylor Roop
Moundridge - Derick Chastain
Peck - David Kraft
Plainville - Joe Becker
Plevna - Jerdan Schweizer
Rose Hill - Chase Ozbun, Myles Pinnick
Salina - Tim Cox
Shawnee - Ryan Parrish
Tonganoxie - Billy Baska, Jeff Frank
Wichita - Austin Bohanon, Ryan Smith
Oklahoma (13)
Lawton - Austin Brown
Midwest City - Chris Lange
Muskogee - Ben Barker
Perkins - Aaron Barta
Pryor - Cain Wright
Tulsa - Alan Bittick, Jon Davidson, Garry Deason Travis Eason, Richard Gonzales, Tim
Kurkowski, Ronnie Miller, Brandon Waddell
California
(8)
Modesto - Chris Hawkins
Pleasant Hill - Sean Grandin
Rancho Cordova - Drew Griffin
Roseville - Dana Henderson
San Jose - Ginikachi Ibe, Rattanak Muor
Stockton - Nick Goodrich
Walnut Creek - Casey Hayes
Arizona
(6)
Coolidge - Raashun Payne, Rafail Reyes
Ironwood - Aaron Lafitte
Maricopa - Darrick Johnson
Peoria - Shane Mascarenas
Scottsdale - John Sobczuk
Missouri (3)
Lamar - Garrett Parker
St. Charles - Mark Watson
Stockton - Josh White
Colorado (3)
Elizabeth - Luke Dillevou, Ethan McKinney
Limon - Jeff Paulson
Nevada (2)
Tonopah - Robert Miramontes, Scott Thibodeaux
Illinios (1)
Pocahontas - Anthony Zajac
Mississippi (1)
Columbus - Stephen Harrison
Hawaii (1)
Lahaina - Loni Tolutau
Texas (15)
Dallas - Teddy Coughman, Tremon Robinson, . . Fernado Sanchez
Corinth - Kyler Freeman, Chris LeBlanc
Garland - Langston Rhynes
Grapevine - Marcus Esquivel
Greenville - Carson Cummings
Lewisville - Chris German
Little Elm - Jacoby Adams, Thomas Stauts,
Wesley Story
Prosper - J.L. Gomez
Wylie - Jacob Kerbel, Shelton Thigpen
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Ronnie Miller
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Brandon Waddell
Chase Ozbun
Austin Brown
Shane Mascarenas
Blake Jones
Jake Snodgrass
Austin Bohannon
Travis Eason
Shelton Thigpen
Ginikachi Ibe
J.L. Gomez
John Brown
Rattanak Muor
Ryan Smith
Raashun Payne
Darrick Johnson
Dana Henderson
Tim Kurkowski
Jacob Kerbel
Cameron Smith
Ben Barker
Chris German
Chet Skinner
Tremon Robinson
Cain Wright
Ethan McKinney
Clay McConnell
Caleb Hamilton
Kyler Freeman
John Davidson
Jacob Ryan
Derick Chastain
Wesley Story
Tim Brozek
Myles Pinnick
Kory Lonberger
Taylor Lemuz
Mitch Leppke
Scott Thibodeaux
Drew Griffin
Jacoby Adams
Jerdan Schweizer
Chris Lange
Will Powers
Scott Jones
David Kraft
Langston Rhynes
Garrett Parker
Luke Dillavue
Sean Grandin
Jeff Frank
Aaron Barta
Rafail Reyes
Carson Cummings
Joe Becker
Garry Deason
Alex Stillwell
Jacob Cooper
Dylan Smith
Richard Gonzales
Roberto Miramontes
Allen Bittick
Nick Goodrich
Casey Hayes
Marcus Esquivel
Dusty Hague
Fernado Sanchez
Andy Skinner
Taylor Roop
Patrick Barton
Bryant Theis
Tyler Sears
James Patton
Ryan Parrish
James Temaat
Rico McCall
John Sobczuk
Teddy Coughman
Andy Robinson
Tim Cox
Loni Tolutau
Anthony Zajac
Chris Hawkins
Chris LeBlanc
POS
LB
WR
RB
DB
WR
QB
DB
DB
WR
WR
DB
QB
CB
QB
QB
QB
WR
K
CB
DB
DB
WR
WR
RB
DL
DB
DB
LB
LB
LB
DB
RB
Ath
WR
TE
WR
RB
DB
DB
FB
DB
DB
LB
LB
RB
DB
DB
DB
RB
DL
LB
DB
OL
LB
DL
OL
LB
LB
LB
OL
DL
DL
DL
OL
OL
OL
OL
LB
OL/DL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
DL
OL
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
LB
TE
WR
DL
K/P
DL
LB
DL
DL
DL
DE
HT
6-0
6-1
5-8
6-0
5-10
6-1
5-7
6-0
6-1
6-0
5-11
6-2
6-1
5-11
6-4
5-10
6-0
5-10
5-11
5-8
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-7
5-10
5-11
5-11
5-9
6-2
6-2
5-10
5-8
6-0
6-1
6-3
6-2
5-11
5-11
6-0
6-0
5-11
5-9
6-0
5-7
6-0
5-10
5-6
5-10
5-9
6-2
5-11
5-10
6-5
5-10
6-3
6-2
6-2
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5-9
6-3
5-11
6-4
6-3
6-0
6-5
6-2
5-6
5-11
6-4
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6-2
6-3
6-2
6-5
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6-3
6-4
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5-9
5-6
6-0
5-11
6-3
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5-10
6-1
5-10
6-3
6-5
6-1
6-4
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215
190
185
180
155
185
180
204
167
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190
180
165
200
170
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180
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175
178
175
265
205
205
190
205
200
165
195
170
185
225
180
185
170
180
236
165
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185
175
200
170
156
175
175
275
197
170
300
225
245
225
210
225
170
310
348
215
245
275
285
250
190
190
230
230
265
290
315
280
285
247
275
150
180
170
175
135
190
215
225
180
275
165
225
185
350
210
300
235
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2008 Review
McPherson College Football
I
njuries, turnovers, and untimely penalties played major
roles in the Bulldogs’ 2008 season.
The Bulldogs opened their schedule with 37-21 win at
Bethany. But, during the win the Bulldogs lost their top two
quarterbacks, one for the season with a broken leg and the other to a concussion resulting in two games out and two more of
limited play. The win though was a precursor of the season-tocome for junior Jeff Paulson as he led the McPherson defense
with 16 tackles and was later named KCAC “Defensive Player
of the Week.”
With freshman Aaron Sunday now under center in his first
collegiate action, the Bulldogs fell to a more physical Kansas
Wesleyan 38-10. What a difference one week of live action
would make as Sunday came back to lead McPherson to a 41-7
win over Southwestern, throwing for 284 yards and two touchdowns the next week, a performance for which he was named
the KCAC “Offensive Player of the Week.”
The next two weeks saw McPherson drop a disappointing
30-28 decision to the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth
before returning home and falling in front of a Homecoming
crowd to Sterling, 28-0.
Week six found the Bulldogs on the road for their lone
non-conference game, and the change of scenery was good as
McPherson handled Haskell Indian Nations, 43-14, in Lawrence and evened their season record at 3-3. A highlight of the
Haskell win was senior Dwight Hale, Colorado Springs, Colo.,
rushing for 102 yards on just three carries and catching seven
passes for another 153 yards.
Weeks seven and eight found the Bulldogs taking on two
nationally ranked opponents. The Bulldogs played well, but
their lack of depth and costly turnovers resulted in losses to
Ottawa 45-35, and Friends 41-17.
With the season heading into its final two weeks, McPherson traveled first to Hillsboro where they saw a 19-0 lead disappear in the wind and cold, and fell 23-19. It was then back
to McPherson Stadium for their season finale against a Bethel
team that had spent most of the season ranked in the NAIA
national polls. Disappointed with their performance at Tabor,
the Bulldogs bounced back and wrapped up a second consecutive season with a 28-23 win over the Threshers. Following the
Bethel win, sophomore kicker Travis Eason was named the
NAIA National “Special Teams Player of the Week.”
Senior Gary Cox ended the regular season leading the
NAIA in all-purpose yards, averaging 175.1 per game. Cox’s
total yards have come on 62 pass receptions for 902 yards, 28
kickoff returns for 680 yards, including one for a school record
100 yards and a game opening touchdown against Ottawa,
and another 164 yards on 14 punt returns.
Jeff Paulson ranked seventh among all NAIA defenders
with an average of 11.9 tackles per game. Against #6 ranked
Friends, the Limon, Colo., junior totaled a career high 17 tackles and garnered two pass interceptions, returned for a total of
70 yards.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 18
2008 Offensive Statistics
McPherson College Football
RUSHING
Josh White
Dwight Hale
Scotty Moore
Chris German
Brett Swindell
Ryan Smith
Thomas Stauts
Chris Ezebunwa
Jacob Simon
Andrew Skinner
Clay McConnell
Raashun Payne
Blake Jones
Gary Cox
John Davidson
Stephen Harrison
Aaron Sunday
TEAM
McPherson
Opponents
Att
81
19
62
42
35
23
7
30
20
6
3
6
4
2
1
1
23
5
370
438
PASSING
Aaron Sunday
Josh White
Jacob Simon
Shane Mascarenas
Blake Jones
McPherson
Opponents
Comp
85
41
36
19
0
181
186
RECEIVING
Gary Cox
Stephen Harrison
Dwight Hale
Cain Wright
Andrew Skinner
Eain Lubbers
Thomas Stauts
Ryan Smith
John Brown
Jake Hart
Austin Bohanon
Scotty Moore
McPherson
Opponents
Rec
62
47
30
12
12
5
5
3
2
1
1
1
181
186
Gain
421
213
214
138
122
69
62
66
95
33
10
8
7
5
3
1
44
0
1511
2129
Loss Net
41 380
24 189
35 179
18 120
22 100
4
65
5
57
10
56
57
38
6
27
0
10
1
7
2
5
0
5
0
3
0
1
124
-80
27
-27
376 1135
397 1732
Att
152
87
72
29
4
344
329
%
Int
55.9
6
47.1
7
50.0
3
65.5
1
0.0
0
52.6 17
56.5 14
Yds
902
656
498
159
157
114
35
17
19
7
6
-3
2567
1999
Avg.
14.5
13.9
16.6
13.2
13.0
22.8
7.0
5.6
9.5
7.0
6.0
-3.0
14.1
10.7
PUNTING
Travis Eason
Ripp Harrison
McPherson
Opponents
No.
20
23
43
42
Yds
659
743
1402
1539
Avg.
32.9
32.3
32.6
36.6
KICKOFFS
No.
Yds
Travis Eason
49
2650
McPherson
49
2650
Opponents
56
2702
Avg.
54.0
54.0
48.2
Avg.
4.6
9.9
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
8.1
1.8
1.9
4.5
3.3
1.1
1.2
2.5
3.0
1.0
-3.5
-5.4
3.0
3.9
Yds
1207
527
512
321
0
2567
1999
LP
67
62
69
35
39
52
15
9
15
7
6
0
69
46
LP 38
52
33
17
15
9
51
12
19
20
10
5
7
3
3
1
9
0
52
56
TD
7
2
1
0
1
1
0
4
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
19
LP TD
69
6
52
3
62
3
48
3
0
0
69
15
46
17
KICKOFF RETURNS
Gary Cox
Stephen Harrison
Cain Wright
Keith Davis
Chris Ezebunwa
Ricky Oestricher
McPherson
Opponents
Avg.
7.9
6.0
7.1
11.0
0.0
7.4
6.0
TD
4
9
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
17
Blk
0
1
1
0
LP
46
63
63
71
YdRet
764
764
971
YdRet In20
16
8
1
6
17
14
171
5
AvgRet
23.4
23.4
13.6
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS
20-29 30-39 40-49
50+ Total
Blk
Travis Eason
4-5
0-2
3-7 0-0
7-14
1
McPherson
4-5
0-2
3-7 0-0
7-14
1
Opponents
2-3
4-5
0-1 0-0
6-9
0
McP: Made: 29, 28, 26, 44, 41, 27, 41 Missed: 34, 47, 46, 43, 23, 36, 42
Opp: Made: 30, 23, 36, 31, 24, 36
Missed: 32, 42, 27
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 19
Ret
28
8
6
4
3
1
50
39
Yds
680
220
41
17
13
0
971
764
Avg.
24.2
27.5
6.8
4.2
4.3
0.0
19.4
19.5
LP
100
69
14
7
7
0
100
41
PUNT RETURNS
Ret
Yds
Avg.
LP
Gary Cox
14
164
11.7
41
Richlin Miller
1
0
0.0
0
McPherson
15
164
11.7
41
Opponents
7
17
2.4
9
INTERCEPTIONS & FUMBLE RETURNS (*Blocked FG)
Int YdRet Fum YdRet Avg.
Jeff Paulson
4
74
0
0 18.5
Austin Brown
4
28
0
0
7.0
Mark Watson
2
0
0
0
0.0
Jacob Kerbel
3
7
1
3
2.5
Bryce Jech
1
28
0
0 28.0
Billy Baska
0
0
1
42 42.0
McPherson
14
137
1
45 12.1
Opponents
17
263
0
0 15.4
TD
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
TD
0
0
0
0
LP TD
51
0
28
0
0
0
3
0
28
0
42
1
42* 1
42
0
SCORING
_____PAT_____
TD (Rn-Rec-O) Pass Run Kick FG
Stephen Harrison
9
(0-9-0)
0
0
0
0
Travis Eason
0
(0-0-0)
0 0-1 27-30 7-14
Josh White
7
(7-0-0) (0-1)
0
0
0
Gary Cox
5
(0-4-1)
0
0
0
0
Dwight Hale
4
(2-2-0)
0
0
0
0
Chris Ezebunwa
4
(4-0-0)
0
0
0
0
Scotty Moore
1
(1-0-0)
0
0
0
0
Brett Swindell
1
(1-0-0)
0
0
0
0
Billy Baska
1
(0-0-1)
0
0
0
0
Ryan Smith
1
(1-0-0)
0
0
0
0
Raashun Payne
1
(1-0-0)
0
0
0
0
Cain Wright
0
(0-0-0)
1
0
0
0
Jacob Simon
0
(0-0-0) (1-2)
0
0
0
TEAM
0
(0-0-0)
0
0
0
0
McPherson
34
(17-15-2) 1-3 0-1 27-30 7-14
Opponents
37
(19-17-1) 1-5
0 28-32 6-9
FUMBLES BY
No. Lost
McPherson
21
10
Opponent
26
12
SCORING BY QUARTERS
McPherson
55
77
66
60
Opponents
44 104
62
60
First Downs
Rushing
Passing
Penalty
Rushes-Yards
Passing
Passing Yards
Total Offense
Avg. Off/Play
Avg. Off/Game
Return Yards
Fumbles-Lost
Penalties-Yards
McPherson
197 65
102
30
370-1135
181-344-17
2567 714-3720
5.2 370.2 1272 21-10 82-807
OT
0 = 256
0 = 270
Opponents
226
99
91
36
438-1732
186-329-14
1999
767-3731
4.9
373.1
1044
26-12
79-705
Sf Pts
0 54
0 48
0 42
0 30
0 24
0 24
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
2
0
2
1
2
1 258
0 270
2008 Defensive Statistics
McPherson College Football
TACKLES
1 Jeff Paulson
2 Stephen Harrison
4 Mark Watson
5 Richlin Miller
7 Dwight Hale
8 Billy Baska
10 Bo Clemons
13 Austin Brown
16 Aaron Sunday
18 Travis Eason
19 Shelton Thigpen
21 Thomas Stauts
22 John Brown
23 Abdul Howard
25 Raashun Payne
29 Jacob Kerbel
30 Ronnie Miller
31 Tanner Janning
34 Patrick Fleming
36 Matthew Jacob
39 J.L. Gomez
43 Wesley Story
45 Turin Henderson
46 Cameron Smith
47 Tyler Decker
48 Aaron Ward
50 Drew Griffin
51 Jacoby Adams
52 Clifton Miles
53 Chris Lange
55 Scott Jones
57 John Weidenhof
58 Garrett Parker
69 Bryce Jech
72 Jeremy Gross
75 Casey Hayes
80 Andrew Skinner
84 Gary Cox
88 Cain Wright
90 Josh Mowarin
99 Chris LeBlanc
TACKLES FOR LOSS
1 Jeff Paulson
4 Mark Watson
5 Richlin Miller
8 Billy Baska
10 Bo Clemons
19 Shelton Thigpen
21 Thomas Stauts
25 Raashun Payne
29 Jacob Kerbel
36 Matthew Jacob
39 J.L. Gomez
43 Wesley Story
47 Tyler Decker
50 Drew Griffin
51 Jacoby Adams
55 Scott Jones
58 Garrett Parker
69 Bryce Jech
90 Josh Mowarin
99 Chris LeBlanc
Unasst
60
1
22
8
2
26
6
19
2
2
23
24
1
23
4
33
2
5
0
10
32
4
0
1
24
0
4
2
2
1
36
0
9
7
1
2
1
1
1
3
11
No.
11.0
4.5
2.0
2.5
2.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
5.5
1.0
3.5
0.5
4.0
1.5
1.0
14.0
2.5
6.0
2.0
2.0
Asst
59
0
19
9
0
15
16
7
0
2
11
17
4
4
11
26
5
1
2
9
18
6
1
3
21
4
10
0
3
0
31
1
13
9
1
0
0
0
1
9
18
Yds
44.0
15.5
3.0
10.5
5.5
5.0
2.0
1.5
19.5
2.0
30.5
2.5
7.5
12.5
5.0
63.0
4.5
28.0
5.0
7.0
Total
119
1
41
17
2
41
22
26
2
4
34
41
5
27
15
59
7
6
2
19
50
10
1
4
45
4
14
2
5
1
67
1
22
16
2
2
1
1
2
12
29
FUMBLE DEFENSE
1 Jeff Paulson
4 Mark Watson
8 Billy Baska
19 Shelton Thigpen
29 Jacob Kerbel
39 J.L. Gomez
46 Cameron Smith
47 Tyler Decker
55 Scott Jones
57 John Weidenhof
Rec
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Forced
0
1
4
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
TD
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PASS DEFENSE
1 Jeff Paulson
4 Mark Watson
8 Billy Baska
13 Austin Brown
19 Shelton Thigpen
21 Thomas Stauts
23 Abdul Howard
29 Jacob Kerbel
30 Ronnie Miller
39 J.L. Gomez
47 Tyler Decker
48 Aaron Ward
55 Scott Jones
69 Bryce Jech
BrkUp
5
3
7
6
4
1
1
0
1
3
1
1
2
0
Hurr
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Int
4
2
0
4
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
SACKS
1 Jeff Paulson
10 Bo Clemons
29 Jacob Kerbel
39 J.L. Gomez
50 Drew Griffin
51 Jacoby Adams
55 Scott Jones
69 Bryce Jech
99 Chris LeBlanc
No.
4.0
0.5
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
5.5
2.5
0.5
Yds
17.0
3.5
16.0
28.0
12.0
5.0
41.0
21.5
4.0
BLOCKED FIELD GOALS/PAT
None
No.
0
BLOCKED PUNTS
None
No.
0
TD
0
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 20
2008 Game by Game Review
McPherson College Football
McPherson 37, Bethany 21
Kansas Wesleyan 38 , McPherson 10
Clyde and Glenn Lindstrom Field
Salina Stadium
September 13 at Lindsborg, KS
September 20 at Salina, KS
The Bulldogs traveled to Lindsborg on Saturday and spoiled the Swedes’
celebration of their brand new artificial turf surface on Clyde and Glenn
Lindstrom Field of the Philip Anderson Athletic Complex with a 37-21 win
over Bethany in the inaugural collegiate football game on the new surface.
McPherson trailed by only five at halftime after being down by 12
points in the second quarter. With 4:23 remaining until the break, sophomore
quarterback Josh White scored on a 3-yard run to narrow the Dogs halftime
deficit to 21-16.
But after trailing all but six minutes of the first half, the second half
belonged to the Bulldogs as they rang up 299 yards of second half offense
including 208 yards passing and 21 unanswered points to pull out the 37-21
win. Just as important though was the Bulldog defense, led by Jeff Paulson’s
16 tackles, nine of which were unassisted. The Bulldogs were true to their
name, limiting the Swedes to only 14 yards rushing and 110 yards of total offense in the second half after being burnt for 263 yards in the first half on 105
yards rushing and 158 yards passing.
The Bulldogs ran into an old fashioned, power running football team on
Saturday as Kansas Wesleyan churned out 371 yards rushing and handed
McPherson its first defeat of the 2008 season, 38-10.
A week after the Coyotes lost to #17 Bethel using a spread offense
and throwing the ball 35 times, KWU put the pass on the back burner and
pounded the ball straight at the Bulldogs, running the pigskin 65 times while
throwing only 17 passes and controlling the ball 82 plays to McPherson’s 60
and dominating the clock, 35 minutes to McPherson’s 25.
SCORING BY QUARTERS
SCORING BY QUARTERS
McPherson
Bethany
2
7
14
14
7
0
14
0
= 37
= 21
McPherson
KWU
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Quarter
MC- Safety, punt snap out of endzone
BC - Dahley, 3 yd run (Torres kick good) 2nd Quarter
BC - Williams, 31 yd pass from Margres (Torres kick good)
MC- Harrison, 10 yd pass from Mascarenas (Eason kick good)
BC - Edwards, 11 yd pass from Waggoner (Torres kick good)
MC- White, 3 yd run (Eason kick good)
3rd Quarter
MC- White, 17 yd run (Eason kick good)
4th Quarter
MC- Harrison, 48 yd pass from Mascarenas (Eason kick good)
MC- Harrison, 40 yd pass from Mascarenas (Eason kick good)
TEAM STATISTICS
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson
22
40-142
20-31-1
341
71-483
57
2-40.5
1-1
6-55
2
2-13
3
7
0
14
7
7
0
10
=
=
10
21
SCORING SUMMARY
2-0 10:05
7-2 3:46
14-2 13:20
9-14 9:18
21-9 7:33
16-21 4:23
23-21
3:40
30-21
37-21
8:38
1:28
Bethany
24
38-119
21-40-1
268
78-387
124
2-38.5
3-1
6-40
2
1-5
1st Quarter
KW- Dolan, 18 yd pass from Dallas (McKeon kick good)
MC- Eason, 29 yd field goal
2nd Quarter
KW- Washington, 2 yd run (McKeon kick good)
KW- Valliere, 7 yd pass from Dallas (McKeon kick good)
3rd Quarter
KW- Washington, 5 yd run (McKeon kick good)
MC- Cox, 67 yd pass from Sunday (Eason kick blocked)
4th Quarter
KW- McKeon, 30 yd field goal KW- Dallas, 47 yd run (McKeon kick good)
TEAM STATISTICS
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson
11
30-26
15-30-2
226
60-252
110
3-34.7
1-1
4-36
3
4-34
7-0 12:13
3-7 3:54
14-3
21-3
7:16
0:03
28-3
10-28
8:59
3:18
31-10 14:12
38-10 7:43
Kansas Wesleyan
25
65-371
8-17-3
110
82-481
83
3-32.7
2-0
7-66
3
0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Passing - MC: Mascarenas 19-29-1-321 [3TD], White 1-2-0-20; BC: Margres
12-21-0-148 [1TD], Waggoner 9-19-1-120 [1TD]
Passing - MC: Sunday 15-28-2-226 [1TD], Jones 0-2-0-0; KW: Dallas 8-15-2110 [2TD], McKeon 0-1-1-0, Park 0-1-0-0
Receiving - MC: Cox 7-94, Harrison 6-167 [3TD], Hale 3-30, Lubbers 2-45,
Brown 1-4, Wright 1-1; BC: Edwards 9-119 [1TD], Bieger 5-54, Rivera 4-40,
Williams 1-31 [1TD], Garza 1-16, Gordon 1-8
Receiving - MC: Cox 6-168 [1TD], Harrison 5-46, Wright 2-12, Hale 1-3,
Moore 1-(-3); KW: Valliere 3-24 [1TD], Dolan 2-63 [1TD], Panke 1-12, Cintas
1-8, McCorkle 1-30
Rushing - MC: White 15-72 [2TD], German 11-60, Ezebunwa 5-22, Stephen
Harrison 1-1, Moore 6-(-2), TEAM 2-(-11); BC: Dahley 15-74 [1TD], Margres
3-28, Garza 8-19, Gordon 4-15, Waggoner 6-9, Malcolm 1-1, Team 1-(-27)
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 21
Rushing - MC: Moore 19-61, Swindell 1-1, Ezebunwa 1-0, Jones 1-0, Hale
2-(-5), Sunday 6-(-31); KW: McCorkle 29-152, Dallas 7-99 [1TD], Washington
14-62 [2TD], Cintas 5-21, Zachman 3-20, McCoy 3-9, Valliere 3-8, Horacek 1-0
2008 Game by Game Review
McPherson College Football
McPherson 41, Southwestern 7
Univ. of Saint Mary 30, McPherson 28
September 27 at McPherson, KS
October 4 at Leavenworth, KS
McPherson Stadium
Trailing 7-0 at halftime, the Bulldogs scored 41 unanswered second half
points on their way to a 41-7 win over the Builders of Southwestern College.
The win by McPherson was only its 11th in the 53-year history of the
series with Southwestern, and represented the Bulldogs’ first over Southwestern since 2003. The 41 points scored was the most scored by a McPherson
team in the history of the series, topping the 39 points scored in losing to
Southwestern (39-73) in 1998.
Sunday ended the evening with 268 yards of total offense as he threw
for 284 yards on 20 of 30 passes with two touchdowns and one interception,
but was thrown for -16 yards rushing. His 20 completions were the first time
a Bulldog quarterback had connected on 20 passes in a game since Wade
Pederson competed 28 against Bethel on Nov. 3, 2001.
Gary Cox was on the receiving end of a career high 10 passes, good
for 101 yards, marking his second straight 100-yard game. Cox’s 10 receptions were the most by a Bulldog receiver since Sean Eason caught 15 passes
against Bethel on Nov. 3, 2001.
McPherson College cranked out 458 yards of offense, but special teams break
downs and untimely thrown flags came back to haunt the Bulldogs as they
dropped a 30-28 decision to the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth.
Bulldog freshman quarterback Aaron Sunday won the statistical duel
with the Spires’ Daniel Robles, the KCAC passing leader. Sunday finished the
day career highs 23 of 35 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns, but two
interceptions, while Robles was 27 of 46 for 270 yards, one touchdown, and
one interception.
Gary Cox went over the 100-yard receiving mark for the third straight
game, pulling in nine passes for 112 yards and one TD. Stephen Harrison
caught eight passes, good for 68 yards and two touchdowns.
USM rushed for 194 yards on 43 carries while the Bulldogs picked up
143 yards on 28 attempts.
SCORING BY QUARTERS
McPherson
14
U of Saint Mary 2
Southwestern
McPherson
0
0
7
0
0
22
0
19
=
=
7
41
1st Quarter
TEAM STATISTICS
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson
21
46-126
20-34-1
284
80-410
96
8-30.9
3-0
11-103
1
2-15
7
13
0
8
7
6
=
=
28
21
SCORING SUMMARY
SCORING SUMMARY
2nd Quarter
SW- Lyons, 1 yd run (Ledy kick good)
3rd Quarter
MC- Harrison, 56 yd pass from Sunday (Eason kick good)
MC- Ezebunwa, 8 yd run (Eason kick good)
MC- Baska, 42 yd fumble return (Simon pass to Wright good)
4th Quarter
MC- Ezebunwa, 1 yd run (Eason kick good)
MC- Hale, 69 yd pass from Sunday (Eason kick blocked)
MC- Swindell, 15 yd run (Eason kick good)
SCORING BY QUARTERS
7-0
8:04
7-7 14:13
14-7 3:53
22-7 3:29
29-7 14:57
35-7 11:59
41-7 8:18
Southwestern
13
33-75
13-31-2
94
64-169
163
8-41.1
2-2
7-57
4
2-12
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing - MC: Simon 5-50, Moore 10-35, Ezebunwa 6-21 [2TD], Swindell
4-20 [1TD], Smith 2-10, Hale 1-8, Jones 1-7, German 7-4, Davidson 1-3, McConnell 1-0, TEAM 1-(-6), Sunday 7-(-16); SW: Wells 8-44, Lynn 12-19, Mondero
3-15, Myers 3-7, Pilgrim 1-(-2), Lyons 6-(-8)
Passing - MC: Sunday 20-30-1-284 [2TD], Simon 0-4-0-0; SW: Lyons 13-31-294
Receiving - MC: Cox 10-101, Hale 4-93 [1TD], Harrison 4-81 [1TD], Hart 1-7,
Skinner 1-2; SW: Parker 5-45, Schaefer 4-25, Wyrick 4-24
1st Quarter
SM - Sutton, 23 yd field goal
MC- Cox, 10 yd pass from Sunday (Eason kick good)
MC- Harrison, 8 yd pass from Sunday (Eason kick good)
2nd Quarter
SM - Rosales, 4 yd run (Sutton kick good)
MC- Moore, 11 yd run (Eason kick good)
SM - Murray, 7 yd pass from Robles (Sutton kick no good)
SM - Robles, 1 yd run (Robles pass to Harris)
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
SM - Rosales, 21 yd run (Sutton kick no good)
MC- Harrison, 12 yd pass from Sunday (Eason kick good)
TEAM STATISTICS
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson
26
28-143
23-35-2
315
63-458
96
3-31.0
3-1
9-110
3
1-10
3-0 11:01
7-3 6:09
14-3 0:00
10-14
21-10
16-21
24-21
3:31
2:20
0:44
9:53
30-21
28-30
7:47
6:28
U of Saint Mary
25
43-194
27-41-1
270
90-464
126
3-26.0
4-1
7-62
2
0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing - MC: Swindell 15-54, Stauts 1-51, Moore 5-24 [1TD], Hale 2-14,
Aunday 2-6, Smith 2-1, TEAM 1-(-7); SM: Rosales 19-120 [2TD], Jones 14-73,
Robles 9-19 [1TD], TEAM 1-(-18)
Passing - MC: Sunday 23-35-2-315 [3TD]; SM: Robles 27-46-1-270 [1TD], Joly
0-1-0-0
Receiving - MC: Cox 9-112 [1TD], Harrison 8-68 [2TD], Wright 2-57, Skinner
1-28, Hale 1-23, Brown 1-15, Lubbers 1-12; SM: Lee 7-112, Harris 7-53, Wallin
6-43, Schulte 3-21, Tai Murray 2-28 [1TD], Rosales 1-7, Kaplan 1-6
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 22
2008 Game by Game Review
McPherson College Football
Sterling 28, McPherson 0
McPherson 43, Haskell Indian Nations 14
McPherson Stadium
Haskell Stadium
October 11 at McPherson, KS
Held to 54 yards of total offense in the first half, McPherson still was in the
game, trailing only 7-0 in its Homecoming battle with Sterling College.
In the second half, McPherson snapped the ball only 25 times to Sterling’s 39 times, and the Bulldogs were outgained in second half total offense,
37 yards to 253 yards. In the final analysis, McPherson gained only 91 yards
of total offense while the Braves racked up 387 yards.
Chris German was the Bulldogs’ leading rusher, gaining 35 yards in 15
carries while Josh White rushed for 20 yards in nine attempts in his first appearance on the field since the season opener.
Aaron Sunday came into the game ranked second in the KCAC in passing yardage per game, but against the relentless defensive pressure of the
Warriors, the freshman was just 5 of 15 passing for 43 yards and one interception. White ended the afternoon connecting on 2 of 5 passes for 15 yards.
Gary Cox, the KCAC’s leading receiver entering the game was limited to just
two catches fro 22 yards.
SCORING BY QUARTERS
Sterling
McPherson
0
0
7
0
7
0
14
0
=
=
28
0
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
SC - DeLosReyes, 13 yd pass from Degenhardt (Bristol kick good)7-0 9:17
3rd Quarter
SC - Colquitt, 2 yd run (Bristol kick good)
14-0 2:03
4th Quarter
SC - Colquitt, 8 yd run (Bristol kick good)
21-0 14:24
SC - Deganhardt, 14 yd run (Bristol kick good)
28-0 11:03
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson finished the day with 583 yards of total offense, the most since
gaining 609 against the University of Saint Mary on October 4, 2003, and the
sixth highest total in the last 50 years of Bulldog football. Impressively, it was
a balanced 268 yards rushing and 315 yards passing.
Dwight Hale topped McPherson in both rushing and receiving, picking
up 102 yards and one touchdown in just three rushing attempts and catching
seven passes for another 153 yards.
Haskell, which entered the game ranked #8 in the NAIA with an average of 290 passing yards per game, was held to just 13 yards rushing and
112 yards passing by the Bulldog defense. The Indians’ Casey Wilson, who
entered the game ranked second in the NAIA in receiving yards per game
with over 121 yards, was limited to just three receptions for 21 yards.
SCORING BY QUARTERS
McPherson
Haskell
SCORING SUMMARY
TEAM STATISTICS
October 18 at Lawrence, KS
McPherson
9
32-33
7-19-1
58
51-91
147
6-36.0
2-1
7-78
2
2-15
Sterling
25
60-313
8-11-0
74
71-387
0
4-39.8
3-1
6-70
1
3-22
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing - MC: German 15-35, White 9-20, Moore 3-5, Hale 1-3, Sunday 4-(30); SC: Colquitt 18-98 [2TD], Degenhardt 20-66 [1TD], Wilson 4-61, Murphy
10-58, Riner 6-38, TEAM 2-(-8)
Passing - MC: Sunday 5-15-1-43, White 2-4-0-15; SC: Degenhardt 8-11-0-74
[1TD]
Receiving - MC: Cox 2-22, Hale 2-18, Harrison 2-10, Wright 1-8; SC: Murphy
3-19, Currie 2-23, Carlos DeLos Reyes 2-23 [1TD], McEachern 1-9
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 23
12
0
14
7
10
7
7
0
=
=
43
14
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Quarter
MC- Eason, 28 yd field goal
MC- Saftey, tackle in endzone
MC- Hale, 52 yd run (Eason kick good)
2nd Quarter
MC- Ezebunwa, 1 yd run (Eason kick good)
MC- Ezebunwa, 1 yd run (Eason kick good)
HN- Ramos, 1 yd run (Martens kick good)
3rd Quarter
HN- Wilson, 12 yd pass from Ramos (Martens kick good)
MC- Eason, 26 yd field goal
MC- White, 9 yd run (Eason kick good)
4th Quarter
MC- Payne, 2 yd run (Eason kick good)
TEAM STATISTICS
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson
29
54-268
21-38-0
315
92-583
121
4-34.3
5-3
14-134
3
3-30
3-0 12:27
5-0 5:29
12-0 4:05
19-0 12:59
26-0 4:45
7-26 0:46 14-26 11:46
29-14 5:48
36-14 0:37
43-14 11:02
Haskell
13
26-13
18-42-2
112
68-125
120
10-34.5
2-1
10-93
3
1-8
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing - MC: Hale 3-102 [1TD], White 9-50 [1TD], Moore 7-46, Smith 7-23,
Swindell 7-15, Skinner 3-12, McConnell 2-10, Ezebunwa 7-7 [2TD], Cox 1-3,
Payne 2-3 [1TD], Sunday 3-2, Jones 2-(-2), TEAM 1-(-3); HN: Coleman 6-29,
Ramos 14-25 [1TD], Thorne 2-4, Alden 2-(-5), TEAM 2-(-40)
Passing - MC: Sunday 18-30-0-288, White 3-6-0-27, Jones 0-2-0-0; HN: Ramos
16-35-2-94 [1TD], Alden 2-7-0-18
Receiving - MC: Hale 7-153, Cox 6-74, Skinner 3-62, Harrison 3-17, Bohanon
1-6, Wright 1-3; HN: Martin 7-30, Wilson 3-21 [1TD], Fierro 3-18, Blackwell
2-22, Coleman 2-14, Sanders 1-7
2008 Game by Game Review
McPherson College Football
#22 Ottawa 45, McPherson 35
#6 Friends 41, McPherson 17
McPherson Stadium
Adair Austin Stadium
October 25 at McPherson, KS
November 1 at Wichita, KS
The Bulldogs entered Saturday’s encounter with 22nd ranked Ottawa University as heavy underdogs, but the Dogs carried the battle to the Braves, not
trailing until the final 32 seconds of third quarter, and still within three points
in the final minute of the game.
A 41-yard touchdown run with 39 left in the contest allowed the Braves
to escape with a 45-35 win, a game that was closer than the final statistics
might indicate, thanks to timely special teams and defensive plays by the
Bulldogs.
McPherson finished the afternoon with 313 yards of total offense, 79
yards rushing on 42 attempts and 234 yards passing on 16 of 32 attempts with
three interceptions. Jacob Simon came off the bench to throw for 168 yards on
13 of 23 attempts, the second best passing day of his Bulldog career.
Stephen Harrison caught seven passes for 87 yards and added 84 yards
in kickoff returns while Gary Cox was limited to just three pass receptions for
59 yards, but added 152 yards in kickoff return yardage.
Turnovers on two of their first three possessions, both in Friends’ territory,
and a 22-yard punt set up a pair of Falcon touchdowns, putting the young
Bulldogs in an early hole, and opened the door for sixth ranked Friends’ 4117 win.
McPherson fumbled the ball away at the Falcon 34-yard line on the
Bulldogs’ first play from scrimmage after Friends’ first possession had been
ended by Jeff Paulson’s interception of the Falcons’ second pass attempt of
the game.
McPherson ended the afternoon with 321 yards of total offense, 245 of
which came by way of 16 of 41 passing. Friends ended the day with 499 yards
of offense, 211 rushing and 288 passing.
SCORING BY QUARTERS
McPherson
Friends
Ottawa
McPherson
7
14
21
14
7
0
10
7
= 45
= 35
TEAM STATISTICS
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson
22
42-79
16-32-3
234
74-313
267
5-28.4
2-1
8-87
4
1-5
0
13
7
12
7
3
3
13
=
=
17
41
SCORING SUMMARY
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Quarter
MC- Cox, 100 yd kick-off return (Eason kick good)
OU- Haller, 1 yd run (Wieder kick good)
MC- White, 1 yd run (Eason kick good)
2nd Quarter
OU- Simms, 14 yd pass from Haller (Wieder kick good)
MC- Hale, 6 yd run (Eason kick good)
MC- White, 1 yd run (Eason kick good)
OU- Burnett, 27 yd pass from Haller (Wieder kick good)
OU- Schultz, 14 yd pass from Haller (Wieder kick good)
3rd Quarter
OU- Schultz, 10 yd pass from Haller (Wieder kick good)
4th Quarter
OU- Wieder, 36 yd field goal
MC- White, 4 yd run (Eason kick good)
OU- Mikesha, 41 yd run (Wieder kick good)
SCORING BY QUARTERS
7-0 14:41
7-7 6:25
14-7 3:13
14-14 14:53
21-14 14:07
28-14 11:29
21-28 5:28
28-28 1:52
35-28
0:32
38-28
35-38
45-35
7:14
4:21
0:39
Ottawa
32
36-155
38-49-2
447
85-602
116
1-15.0
4-4
14-145
6
2-38
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing - MC: White 18-58 [2TD], Hale 6-30 [1TD], Moore 5-6, Ezebunwa
4-2, Smith 4-(-1), Simon 5-(-16); OU: DuBois 18-76, Mikesha 14-70 [1TD],
Schultz 1-9, Haller 3-0 [1TD]
Passing - MC: Simon 13-23-1-168, White 3-9-2-66; OU: Haller 38-49-2-447
[4TD]
Receiving - MC: Harrison 7-87, Cox 3-59, Skinner 3-7, Wright 2-56, Hale 1-25;
OU: Schultz 13-126 [2 TD], Burnett 10-173 [1TD], Simms 7-84 [1TD], Mikesha
3-21, Schultz 2-10, Mirza 1-5
1st Quarter
FU - Bolander, 4 yd run (Paletta kick good)
7-0 9:49
FU - Flanagan, 12 yd pass from Melugin (Rozell pass incomplete)13-0 4:05
2nd Quarter
FU - Cunningham, 75 yd pass from Melugin (Melugin pass incomplete
19-0 14:08
FU - Melugin, 2 yd run (Melugin pass incomplete)
25-0 0:34
MC- Cox, 26 yd pass from White (Eason kick good)
3rd Quarter
MC- Hale, 51 yd pass from White (Eason kick good)
14-25 8:37
FU - Coleman, 31 yd field goal
28-14 2:59
4th Quarter
MC- Eason, 44 yd field goal
17-28 12:42
FU - Flanagan, 11 yd pass from Melugin (Paletta kick no good) 34-17 10:34
FU - Flanagan, 15 yd pass from Melugin (Paletta kick good)
41-17 2:20
TEAM STATISTICS
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson
18
26-76
16-41-3
245
67-321
241
4-27.0
1-1
9-86
4
1-2
Friends
31
57-211
21-31-2
288
88-499
161
1-20.0
1-0
7-55
2
2-19
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing - MC: White 14-50, Swindell 4-23, Smith 2-6, Ezebunwa 1-4, Payne
4-4, Sunday 1-(-11); FU: Bolander 21-72 [1TD], Greenbaum 7-35, Fague 5-28,
Miles 4-28, Craddock 6-25, Melugin 8-15, Santoya 5-9, TEAM 1-(-1)
Passing - MC: White 14-34-3-226, Sunday 2-7-0-19; FU: Melugin 21-31-2-288
[3TD]
Receiving - MC: Cox 4-58 [1TD], Hale 3-67 [1TD], Lubbers 2-57, Harrison
2-29, Wright 2-19, Smith 2-15, Skinner 1-0; FU: Hancock 5-52, Flanagan 4-55
[3TD], Kersting 3-70, Trotter 3-56, Bolander 3-32, Craddock 1-13, Hyde 1-11,
Hamilton 1-(-1)
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 24
2008 Game by Game Review
McPherson College Football
Tabor 23, McPherson 19
McPherson 28, Bethel 23
November 8 at Hillsboro, KS
November 15 at McPherson, KS
McPherson Stadium
A fourteen-yard touchdown run by Tabor with six second gone in the fourth
quarter would be the game winner as the Bulldogs dropped their third
straight game, losing 23-19 Saturday afternoon in Hillsboro.
McPherson would enter halftime with a 19-6 lead. The Bulldogs offense
dominated the first half with 308 yards of total offense.
The second half was another story for the Bulldogs. McPherson would
be held scoreless in the second half, while Tabor scored 17 unanswered
points.
The Bulldogs would only gain 63 yards of total offense in the second
half, for a total of 371 yards for the game.
Quarterback Josh White led the team by rushing for 129 yards on 15
attempts and completing 18 of 31 passes for 173 yards, including one touchdown but two interceptions.
SCORING BY QUARTERS
McPherson
Tabor
7
0
12
6
SCORING BY QUARTERS
0
10
0
7
Bethel
McPherson
= 19
= 23
1st Quarter
MC- White, 38 yd run (Eason kick good)
2nd Quarter
MC- Smith, 9 yd run (Eason run failed)
MC- Harrison, 2 yd pass from White (White pass failed)
TC - Washington, 49 yd run (Manny kick no good)
3rd Quarter
TC - Washington, 2 yd run (Manny kick good)
TC - Manny, 24 yd field goal
4th Quarter
TC - Washington, 14 yd run (Manny kick good)
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson
18
34-166
20-38-2
205
72-371
76
2-39.5
2-1
7-51
3
3-14
7
3
3
9
13
13
0
3
=
=
23
28
SCORING SUMMARY
SCORING SUMMARY
TEAM STATISTICS
McPherson closed out its 2008 football season with a 28-23 win over Bethel.
After a season of revolving quarterbacks for the Bulldogs, Jacob Simon
was under center for the season finale, making his only start of the season on
the day of he and his senior teammates were recognized in their final appearances in the Red and White. And, the Leon, Kan., senior brought the curtain
down on his collegiate career in grand fashion.
Throwing for a career high 344 yards and three touchdowns, Simon
connected on 23 of 45 passes. Fourteen of Simon’s completions were split
between fellow senior Gary Cox (9 receptions for 126 yards and one TD) and
junior Stephen Harrison (5 receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns).
Simon’s 344 yards passing was the most by a Bulldog quarterback since
Wade Pedersen threw for 388 yards against Bethel on Nov. 3, 2001, and his
358 yards of total offense ranks #5 on the Bulldogs’ all-time single game list.
With the win, their collegiate career drew to close for Jacob Simon, Gary
Cox, Dwight Hale, Kiel Stidham, Ripp Harrison, and Chris Ezebunwa.
7-0
9:05
13-0
19-0
6-19
8:26
4:25
3:49
13-19 12:25
16-19 3:57
23-19 14:54
Tabor
22
58-295
8-18-1
110
76-405
69
2-23.0
4-1
5-35
2
0-0
1st Quarter
MC- Eason, 41 yd field goal
BC - Cox, 10 yd pass from Clow (Dragomir kick good)
2nd Quarter
BC - Dragomir, 36 yd field goal
MC- Cox, 39 yd pass from Simon (Eason kick no good)
MC- Eason, 27 yd field goal
3rd Quarter
BC - Francis, 46 yd pass from Clow (Dragomir kick good)
MC- Harrison, 62 yd pass from Simon (Simon pass failed)
MC- Harrison, 4 yd pass from Simon (Eason kick good)
BC - Voth-Gaeddert, 9 yd pass from Clow (Clow pass failed)
4th Quarter
MC- Eason, 41 yd field goal
TEAM STATISTICS
First Downs
Rushes - Yards
Passes (Comp-Att-Int)
Passing Yards
Total Plays/Offense
Return Yards
Punt/Avg.
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yds
Turnovers
Sacks/Yds Lost
McPherson
21
38-76
23-46-2
344
84-420
107
6-32.5
1-0
7-67
2
5-44
3-0
7-3
6:37
3:41
10-3
9-10
12-10
4:21
3:08
0:17
17-12 12:33
18-17 11:45
25-17 7:16
23-25 0:41
28-25 12:06
Bethel
16
22-(-14)
23-43-0
226
65-212
82
8-46.5
1-1
10-82
1
2-15
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Passing - MC: White 18-31-2-173 [1TD], Sunday 2-7-0-32; TC: Amos 8-18-1110
Passing - MC: Simon 23-45-2-344 [3TD], White 0-1-0-0; BC: Clow 21-41-0-226
[3TD], Newhouse 0-1-0-0, TEAM 0-1-0-0
Receiving - MC: Cox 6-88, Hale 5-29, Harrison 5-28 [1TD], Skinner 3-58,
Smith 1-2; TC: Clay 4-52, Robben 1-33, Cox 1-26, Hlad 1-4, Washington 1-(-5)
Receiving - MC: Cox 9-126 [1TD], Harrison 5-123 [2TD], Stauts 5-35, Hale
3-57, Wright 1-3; BC: Francis 5-76 [1TD], Cox 5-40 [1TD], Voth-Gaeddert 5-24
[1TD], Benson 4-48, Regier 3-30, Morgan 2-8
Rushing - MC: White 15-129 [1TD], Smith 6-26 [1TD], Skinner 3-15, Ezebunwa 2-4, Moore 3-3, Cox 1-3, Swindell 4-(-13); TC: Washington 34-251 [3TD],
Amos 14-25, Ramsey 7-19, TEAM 3-0
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 25
Rushing - MC: Hale 4-37, German 9-21, Simon 10-14, Stauts 6-6, Moore 4-1,
White 1-1, Ezebunwa 4-(-4); BC: Cox 9-19, Abell 1-5, Clow 11-(-36), TEAM
1-(-2)
2008 KCAC and National Honors
McPherson College Football
Cox, Paulson named College Fanz Sports Network NAIA All-Americans
McPherson College senior Gary Cox and junior Jeff Paulson were recently named to the 2008 College Fanz Sports Network NAIA Coaches’ All-American honorable mention team as a wide receiver and linebacker, respectively.
“We are excited about Gary (Cox) and Jeff (Paulson) being recognizing for the seasons they had this past fall,” said McPherson College head coach Brian
Ward.
“Gary is an awesome story. He has really done a lot to deserve this honor. His numbers and ability will be hard to duplicate, and he will be missed. His
toughness and attitude both on and off the field served as an example for everyone involved in our program.”
“Jeff is a great example of how persistence and consistency, both on the field and off, can lead to a great honor like this. Jeff was just relentless in his effort
on the field. For a guy that was playing linebacker for the very first time this year, this honor exceeds everyone’s expectations. He is very deserving of this
honor”.
The selections were made by ten NAIA football coaches along with NAIA expert Jason Dannelly, founder of Victory Sports Network – which is now part of
College Fanz
Dannelly said upon the release of the All-American squads, “The honor teams for this past season are another representation of how great football is at the
NAIA level.”
Gary Cox , a 2001 graduate of Genesis Academy
and transfer from Glendale ( Ariz. ) Junior College, finished the season ranked #1 in the NAIA
in all-purpose yards, averaging 175.1 yards per
game. Named the KCAC Special Teams Player
of the Year, Cox totaled 1,751 yards, combining his receiving yards (902), punt returns (164
yards), kickoff returns (680 yards), and rushing
(5 yards). His 680 yards in kickoff returns was
a new McPherson single season record. Cox
ranked #11 among all NAIA athletes during the
2008 season in punt return yards per game, #13
in pass receiving yards per game, and #14 in
kickoff returns yards per game.
He was a first team All-KCAC selection at wide
receiver after leading the conference in four pass
receiving categories with averages of 90.2 yards
and 6.2 receptions per game and totals of 902 yards on 62 catches, all KCAC
highs. Cox was also named the KCAC second team punt and kickoff returner
after ranking second in the conference in both categories with averages of 11.7
yards per punt and 24.3 yards per kickoff return.
Highlights of Cox’s 2008 season included his return the game’s opening
kickoff against Ottawa University a school record 100 yards for a touchdown
along with his 10 receptions against Southwestern and 168 yards receiving
against Kansas Wesleyan, both of which were Bulldog season highs.
In 2007, Cox led McPherson with 21 pass receptions, good for 284
yards and two touchdowns. He gained 24 yards in six rushing attempts, and
returned 10 punts for 50 yards and was named to the All-KCAC first team as a
kickoff returner.
Cox ended his McPherson playing career with 1,186 yards and six touchdowns on 83 pass receptions, 1,149 yards and two touchdowns on 45 kickoff
returns, 214 yards on 24 punt returns and 29 yards rushing on eight attempts.
“I truly believe Gary was one of the top athletes in our conference,” said
McPherson College head coach Brian Ward. “Any time he touched the ball,
something big happened.”
Jeff Paulson led the KCAC and ranked seventh
in the NAIA with 119 total tackles, 60 of which
were solo. On the season, he was credited with 11
tackles accounting for 44 yards of lost yardage,
four sacks for -17 yards, four pass interceptions
with returns totaling 74 yards, five passes broken
up, and two fumbles recovered.
Named to All-KCAC post-season honors list for
a third straight season, Paulson was twice named
the KCAC Defensive Player of the Week. First, in
the Bulldogs’ season opening win over Bethany
he totaled 16 tackles, nine unassisted, one tackle
for lost yardage and one pass broken up. In the
Bulldogs’ season finale win over Bethel , he was
credited with nine tackles, four unassisted, 3 ½
tackles for 11 yards in lost yardage, 1 ½ sacks,
and one pass broken up.
A 2005 graduate of Limon ( Colo. ) High School, transferred to McPherson after one year at the University of Northern Colorado .
Paulson moved to defensive back from the offensive side of the ball for
the Bulldogs’ midway through the 2007 season and was later named to the
All-KCAC honorable mention squad as a defensive back. He was selected
as the KCAC Defensive Player of the Week following McPherson’s win over
Haskell Indian Nations University when he was credited with 10 tackles, six
unassisted, two tackles for lost yardage, and one pass broken up. Paulson
finished the season with 47 total tackles, 26 of which were unassisted. He
was credited with five tackles for 25 yards of lost yardage, and broke up four
passes. Although limited to just 40 carries because of his switch to defense,
Paulson ranked third among the Bulldogs in rushing, gaining 234 yards with
one touchdown. He completed the one pass he attempted, throwing for 31
yards. Jeff caught seven passes for 70 yards.
Paulson was named to the 2006 All-KCAC second team as a running back
after rushing for 498 yards and three touchdowns on 115 carries.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 26
2008 KCAC and National Honors
McPherson College Football
Simon, Brown receive football Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Ahtlete Honors
Two members of the McPherson College Bulldog football team were recently named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes for the 2008 season.
Senior Jacob Simon and junior John Brown were named to the Daktronics NAIA elite squad.
“We are pleased to have each of these young men named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes,” said McPherson College Head football coach Brian Ward.
“Their contributions, both on the field and in classroom, are indicative of our students fulfilling the mission of the college ‘to develop whole persons through
scholarship, participation, and service’. Our congratulations go out to each of them.”
John Brown is making his first appearance on the
Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete squad. A three-year
letter winner, Brown caught two passes for 19 yards
his junior season. He also contributed five tackles as a
special teams regular for the Bulldogs. A 2006 graduate of Baldwin High School , Baldwin City , Kan. ,
Brown is majoring in business management/finance.
Recipients of the Daktronics-NAIA ScholarAthlete award must have a minimum grade point
average of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, be a junior or above
in academic standings, and been in attendance at the
nominating institution a minimum of one full school
year.
Jacob Simon is making his first appearance on the
Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete squad in 2008.
After being the Bulldogs’ starting quarterback a year
ago, Simon made his first start of the 2008 season
on Senior Day and responded with a career high
344 yards and three touchdowns passing on 23 of 45
attempts. For his performance, Simon was named
KCAC “Co-Offensive Player of the Week”. His three
touchdown passes against Bethel College tied his
career best performance, set initially against the
University of Saint Mary in 2007. Simon’s 344 yards
passing was the most by a Bulldog quarterback since
2001 and his 358 yards of total offense moved him
into the #5 spot on the Bulldogs’ all-time single game
list. Jeff finished the 2008 season completing 36 of 72 passes for 512 yards and
three touchdowns along with three interceptions.
Simon transferred to McPherson from Independence Community College
in the fall of 2006. Jeff wrapped up his collegiate eligibility and his three years
as a Bulldog with 1,857 yards and nine touchdowns passing as his completed
157 of 363 passes attempted. He also rushed for 182 yards and five touchdowns on 111 carries during his three year career. A 2004 graduate of Flinthills
High School , Rosalia , Kan. , Simon is a biochemistry/pre-med major.
2008 All-KCAC football selections
All-KCAC First Team
Quarterback -
Running Back -
Fullback -
Wide Receiver -
Tight End -
Offensive Linemen -
Utility -
Defensive Back -
Linebacker -
Defensive Linemen -
Place Kicker -
Punter -
Punt Returner -
Kick Returner -
Alex Melguin, Friends University, 6-2, 225, SR
Sean Dahley, Bethany College, 5-9, 220, SR
Preston McCorkle, KWU, 6-1, 225, SR
Rashaad Colquit, Sterling College, 5-10, 195, SO
Brad Cintas, KWU, 6-0, 225, SR
Abe Kersting, Friends University, 6-3, 205, SR
Gary Cox, McPherson College, 5-10, 175, SR
Chris Simms, Ottawa University, 6-3, 183, SR
Taylor Burnett, Ottawa University, 6-5, 230, JR
Dakota Sorensen, Bethel College, 6-5, 290, SR
Jacob Bruster, Friends University, 6-5, 295, SR
Chad Tormey, Friends University, 6-3, 290, SR
Schuyler Wilson, KWU, 6-2, 290, JR
Matt Pennington, Ottawa University, 6-2, 283, JR
Johnell Murphy, Sterling College, 5-8, 175, FR
Scotty Yerges, Bethel College, 6-1, 190, SR
Cole Perry, Friends University, 5-10, 180, FR
Ken Mitchell, KWU, 5-11, 175, SO
Evander Williams, Ottawa University, 5-11, 199, SR
Seneca Collins, Friends University, 6-5, 280, JR
Jeff Paulson, McPherson College, 6-1, 205, JR
Ross Diehl, Ottawa University, 6-2, 215, JR
Derrick Sullivan, Sterling College, 6-1, 200, SR
James McCartney, Bethel College, 6-1, 310, JR
Blake Gordon, Friends University, 6-3, 315, SO
Michael Hecht, Friends University, 6-1, 250, SR
Jordan Highley, Friends University, 6-2, 250, JR
Casey Wieder, Ottawa University, 5-9, 200, SO
Lee Voth-Gaeddert, Bethel College, 6-3, 190, FR
Corey Schultz, Ottawa University, 6-3, 180, JR
Rashard Colquitt, Sterling College, 5-10, 195, SO
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 27
All-KCAC Second Team
Quarterback -
Running Back -
Fullback -
Wide Receiver -
Tight End -
Offensive Linemen -
Utility -
Defensive Back -
Linebacker -
Defensive Linemen -
Place Kicker -
Punter -
Punt Returner -
Kick Returner -
Ethan Haller, Ottawa University, 6-1, 198, JR
Beau Cox, Bethel College, 5-9, 180, SR
Chris Bolander, Friends University, 5-10, 190, SR
Robin DuBois, Ottawa University, 5-9, 240, SR
Derek Washington, Tabor College, 5-10, 180, FR
Brent Caddek, Friends University, 6-0, 225, FR
Marcus Lowe, KWU, 6-1, 185, SR
Corey Schultz, Ottawa University, 6-3, 180, JR
Glenn Wallin, Univ. of Saint Mary, 6-2, 195, JR
Tai Murry, Univ. of Saint Mary, 6-6, 240, JR
Derek Meyer, KWU, 6-3, 250, SR
Casey Hayes, McPherson College, 6-5, 280, JR
Derek Brumbaugh, Sterling College, 5-9, 230, SR
Andrew Looper, Tabor College, 6-1, 285, SR
Nathan Helvey, Univ. of Saint Mary, 6-1, 280, SO
Kevin Mikeska, Ottawa University, 5-11, 213, SR
Quinn Cunningham, Friends University, 6-2, 190, JR
Richard Raught, KWU, 6-0, 185, JR
Austin Brown, McPherson College, 6-1, 180, SO
Craig Manns, Sterling College, 5-11, 170, SR
Cortez Young, Univ. of Saint Mary, 6-1, 185, JR
Curlee Bishop, Bethel College, 6-0, 220, SR
Chad Francisco, Friends University, 6-1, 220, SR
Vicente Arellano, KWU, 5-11, 220, JR
Fielding Brenner, Ottawa University, 6-1, 222, SO
Scott Moore, KWU, 6-5, 270, SR
Andrew Panigada, KWU, 6-1, 250, SR
Scott Jones, McPherson College, 6-4, 255, SO
Jamison Shaw, Ottawa University, 6-4, 261, JR
Scotty McKeon, KWU, 5-10, 180, JR
Scotty McKeon, KWU, 5-10, 180, JR
Gary Cox, McPherson College, 5-10, 175, SR
Gary Cox, McPherson College, 5-10, 175, SR
Opponent Series Record 1920-2008
McPherson College Football
Bethany (14-58-3) (Current Streak W1)
09/29
11/11
11/11
11/12
11/11
11/26
11/25
11/24
11/29
11/28
11/28
11/26
11/24
11/03
11/01
11/01
10/30
10/29
10/28
10/27
10/25
10/24
10/23
11/08
11/07
11/05
11/04
11/10
11/09
11/07
11/06
11/05
11/11
11/09
11/08
11/07
11/06
10/15
10/14
10/20
10/19
10/17
10/16
10/15
10/14
10/19
11/01
10/31
10/09
10/07
10/06
10/12
10/11
10/09
10/08
10/07
10/27
11/01
09/19
09/18
11/05
11/03
11/16
11/15
10/10
11/12
11/11
10/13
10/19
09/19
09/18
11/12
11/11
10/05
10/04
09/26
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Bethany
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Bethany
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Bethany
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Bethany
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Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
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Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
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Bethany
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Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
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Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
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Bethany
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L
W
T
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L
L
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L
L
L
L
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L
L
L
L
L
L
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0-6
6-7
0-6
7-3
6-6
0-28
0-14
0-39
6-9
0-12
6-19
0-0
2-7
39-0
26-0
27-7
2-6
7-26
0-12
0-0
0-7
6-21
0-13
13-20
6-33
0-31
13-75
31-7
34-21
72-13
27-6
44-13
28-7
20-7
19-14
23-7
28-14
13-22
0-7
0-7
13-10
13-28
0-14
19-21
13-14
13-7
7-27
9-10
0-14
0-20
7-16
7-15
21-13
44-20
0-17
14-38
7-42
15-34
8-31
13-28
0-49
0-20
0-26
7-56
13-28
14-35
13-48
6-17
0-53
20-21
7-62
8-48
0-57
26-51
24-16
27-24
09/25
09/16
09/15
09/28
09/27
10/02
10/29
10/28
09/08
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Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethany
Bethel (42-41-0) (W1)
10/20
11/02
11/06
11/06
11/04
11/03
11/08
11/07
11/18
11/04
10/26
09/28
10/25
10/23
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10/18
10/17
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11/04
10/31
10/30
10/28
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09/25
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09/29
09/27
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09/25
11/05
11/04
11/09
11/09
11/07
11/06
11/04
11/04
11/09
09/26
09/26
11/06
11/04
11/03
11/09
11/08
11/06
11/05
11/04
11/10
11/15
10/31
10/30
10/22
10/20
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L
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W
W
W
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28-48
6-44
18-45
20-51
34-35
14-13
34-24
14-3
14-17
37-21
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W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
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L
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L
W
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39-6
15-0
20-6
12-0
60-6
23-0
42-0
13-7
13-0
41-6
26-0
6-0
0-7
21-12
13-12
16-19
6-16
9-0
0-7
7-0
7-6
0-12
6-43
12-26
20-19
39-0
33-0
46-0
13-18
6-0
20-0
18-16
34-0
28-6
7-14
7-19
6-24
7-13
25-13
39-7
31-12
13-20
6-39
0-42
19-22
20-6
30-14
7-9
6-13
16-28
7-33
7-12
40-27
0-7
29-20
23-3
31-35
7-37
0-28
6-33
7-27
11-21
17-14
(7-14)
20-14
09/29
10/05
11/14
11/13
10/08
10/07
09/28
09/27
09/19
09/18
11/04
11/03
09/21
09/20
09/25
09/17
09/16
11/10
11/15
1990
@
1991
1992
1993
@
1994
1995
@
1996
1997
@
1998
@
1999
2000
@
2001
2002
2003
@
2004
@
2005
2006
@
2007
@
2008
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Bethel
Friends (29-37-1) (L3)
10/31
10/31
10/06
10/30
10/07
10/06
10/05
09/26
11/17
11/17
11/14
11/14
11/13
10/29
10/27
10/25
10/25
10/24
10/08
10/07
10/13
10/12
10/10
10/09
10/08
10/07
10/12
10/04
10/03
10/30
10/28
10/27
11/02
11/01
10/30
10/29
10/28
10/13
10/18
11/14
11/13
09/17
09/15
10/12
10/11
10/31
10/01
09/30
10/27
11/02
10/03
10/02
09/17
09/16
10/12
10/11
10/03
10/02
09/23
1924
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1925
1928
@
1931
1932
@
1933
1934
@
1935
1950
1951
@
1952
1953
1954
@
1955
1956
1957
1958
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1959
1960
1961
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1962
1963
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1964
1965
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1966
1967
@
1968
1969
@
1970
1971
@
1972
1973
@
1974
1975
@
1976
1977
@
1978
1979
@
1980
1981
@
1982
1983
1984
@
1985
1986
@
1987
@
1988
1989
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1990
1991
@
1992
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1993
1994
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1995
1996
@
1997
1998
1999
@
2000
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
W 20-14
L 6-12
L 13-14
L 7-14
L 14-31
L 18-20
L 13-19
L 19-34
W 34-32
W 41-17
L 16-18
L 50-57 ot
W 29-6
L 32-35
L 17-27
W 33-24
L 0-28
L 7-52
W 28-23
L
T
L
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
6-16
12-12
7-12
7-12
7-0
7-6
14-0
26-3
38-7
32-12
75-20
76-6
13-6
43-6
39-0
32-0
54-27
39-19
19-6
9-6
39-0
20-6
41-28
13-14
14-26
0-21
14-21
7-35
6-33
22-25
6-33
17-14
0-19
17-14
10-20
7-14
13-19
13-30
0-16
7-9
6-34
14-3
7-34
7-30
0-19
43-55
33-21
34-16
0-37
7-43
6-7
0-27
12-34
28-48
6-53
0-9
41-42
26-15
0-20
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Opponent Series Records 1920-2008
McPherson College Football
09/22
11/02
11/01
11/06
10/08
10/07
10/27
11/01
2001
@
2002
2003
@
2004
@
2005
2006
@
2007
2008
@
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
L
W
W
W
W
L
L
L
14-40
41-6
43-35
22-21
28-21
0-57
14-41
17-41
Haskell Indian Nations (6-3-0) (W2)
11/11
09/23
10/30
09/08
09/07
09/06
09/11
10/13
10/18
1937
@
1938
1999
@
2001
@
2002
2003
2004
@
2007
2008
@
Haskell
Haskell
Haskell Haskell Haskell
Haskell Haskell Haskell
Haskell
L
L
W
W
ot W
W
L
W
W
Kansas Wesleyan (33-48-4) (L5)
11/16
10/28
10/27
10/26
10/24
11/13
11/11
11/09
10/04
10/03
10/02
10/14
10/13
10/12
11/28
11/26
11/25
11/24
11/16
11/15
11/15
11/13
10/19
10/17
10/16
10/14
10/20
10/20
10/18
10/17
10/16
10/22
10/20
10/19
10/18
10/17
09/24
09/22
09/29
09/27
09/26
09/25
09/24
09/22
09/28
10/25
10/24
10/16
10/14
10/13
10/19
10/18
10/16
10/15
10/14
10/20
10/25
10/10
10/09
1920
@
1921
1922
@
1923
1924
@
1925
@
1927
@
1928
1929
@
1930
1931
@
1932
1933
@
1934
1935
@
1936
1937
@
1938
1939
@
1940
1941
@
1942
1946
1947
@
1948
1949
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1950
1951
@
1952
1953
@
1954
1955
@
1956
1957
@
1958
1959
@
1960
@
1961
1962
@
1963
1964
@
1965
1966
@
1967
1968
@
1969
1970
@
1971
@
1972
1973
@
1974
1975
@
1976
1977
@
1978
1979
1980
@
1981
1982
@
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
T
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
T
T
W
W
W
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
W
W
W
L
W
L
L
W
L
T
W
W
W
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
W
W
L
L
L
0-7
0-3
62-6
26-7
24-23
20-13
0-18
41-23
43-14
14-14
19-0
13-10
8-0
0-6
3-23
0-35
6-21
0-14
0-45
0-47
0-19
6-0
7-6
0-0
0-0
3-0
12-7
14-13
0-37
0-27
0-14
28-0
0-26
2-45
7-54
19-20
19-14
38-14
61-6
25-45
32-12
20-21
14-33
19-0
6-7
13-13
33-6
13-12
24-0
18-12
13-28
24-7
14-20
6-60
14-54
7-55
14-35
14-20
6-26
24-20
0-20
35-7
7-21
27-0
35-10
24-26
27-34
13-14
10/01
09/29
11/02
11/01
10/17
10/15
10/14
10/06
10/12
10/17
10/16
10/29
10/28
11/02
11/01
10/24
10/23
10/14
10/13
10/26
10/25
10/30
10/22
10/21
09/15
09/20
1983
@
1984
1985
@
1986
1987
@
1988
1989
@
1990
@
1991
1992
1993
@
1994
1995
@
1996
1997
@
1998
@
1999
2000
@
2001
2002
@
2003
2004
2005
2006
@
2007
2008
@
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
KWU (forfeit)
KWU (forfeit)
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Ottawa (22-52-0) (L1)
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10/18
11/11
11/11
11/10
11/29
10/11
10/09
10/08
10/07
10/06
10/04
10/03
10/02
10/26
10/24
10/22
10/21
11/03
11/02
10/31
10/31
10/29
11/04
11/02
11/02
11/01
10/30
10/29
10/27
11/03
11/01
10/31
10/29
10/29
10/27
11/02
10/18
10/17
09/25
09/23
09/27
09/25
09/24
09/23
1929
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1975
1976
1977
1978
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
L 13-14
W 20-6
L 14-45
L 8-45
L 8-60
W 35-34
W 20-17
L 7-54
L 23-30
W 32-30
L 22-29
W (7-56)
W (35-62)
W 39-14
W 27-21
L 21-27
W 21-7
L 6-42
L 0-44
L 19-28
W 21-11
L 7-20
L 17-20
L 7-40
L 26-31
L 10-28
W
W
L
L
W
W
W
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
W
L
W
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
21-0
14-6
0-18
0-13
7-0
13-0
26-7
0-30
0-7
0-33
6-0
0-6
0-13
0-38
6-28
0-47
0-19
13-28
21-19
47-40
46-7
12-14
27-12
40-14
13-12
27-0
6-19
0-30
0-34
13-46
0-32
0-27
15-41
6-13
0-52
7-6
0-23
20-49
13-28
0-27
21-24
7-24
0-28
14-29
09/22
09/27
09/26
09/25
09/24
09/22
09/28
09/27
09/26
09/24
09/23
11/03
11/09
09/26
09/25
10/22
10/21
11/16
11/15
11/07
11/06
10/28
10/27
11/09
11/08
11/13
09/24
09/23
10/20
10/25
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
Southwestern (11-42-0) (W1)
11/30
11/29
10/07
11/11
11/11
09/20
10/01
09/29
10/06
10/05
10/02
10/02
09/30
09/30
10/05
10/23
10/21
10/20
10/26
10/25
10/23
10/22
10/21
10/06
10/11
11/07
11/06
11/12
11/10
10/05
10/04
10/24
10/29
10/28
09/08
09/14
10/31
1922
1923
1927
1938
1939
1940
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
SWn (forfeit)
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
L
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
W
W
L
7-27
20-49
17-27
7-14
16-14
0-14
13-6
14-35
24-53
12-27
7-12
10-12
24-51
0-25
0-28
16-49
30-14
12-0
0-35
19-56
14-52
13-37
7-76
20-18
23-39
15-23
33-27
26-7
17-14
35-45
L 6-12
W 6-0
L 6-21
W 33-14
W 12-7
L 0-7
L 0-27
L 7-33
L 7-26
L 0-32
L 7-14
L 13-31
W 15-0
L 6-47
L 0-21
W 25-17
L 7-21
W 17-14
L 0-7
L 9-17
L 0-36
L 6-17
L 0-14
L 7-20
L 20-24
L 19-36
L 13-15
L 10-24
L 0-73
L 0-24
L 0-65
L 7-28
W (14-17)
L 14-41
L 6-17
L 0-35
L 28-65
Opponent Series Records 1920-2008
McPherson College Football
10/30
09/24
09/23
10/19
10/18
10/10
10/09
09/30
09/29
10/12
10/11
10/16
11/12
11/11
09/22
09/27
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
Southwestern
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
W
14-58
13-42
36-29
13-61
7-52
39-73
23-27
0-32
35-62
31-29
31-21
14-24
49-21
0-27
21-34
41-7
W
W
L
W
L
T
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
L
W
W
W
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
T
W
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
L
L
W
15-0
13-0
0-12
(0-14)
0-13
0-0
0-21
7-12
13-14
13-14
6-27
13-7
6-0
0-12
14-6
14-0
33-7
19-6
0-22
20-0
12-0
9-13
26-7
46-32
21-23
0-32
13-28
0-41
10-20
0-21
6-13
8-33
10-0
6-6
10-0
8-26
27-20
23-12
9-29
12-21
7-15
0-13
0-21
7-48
7-33
17-20
19-10
12-0
10-21
0-14
27-21
Sterling (28-37-2) (L4)
11/20
11/04
11/23
11/21
11/19
11/19
11/18
11/17
10/26
11/15
11/14
09/29
09/26
09/25
09/23
09/13
09/13
09/11
11/11
11/10
09/15
09/13
11/14
11/12
11/11
11/10
11/16
10/11
10/10
09/11
09/16
09/15
09/21
09/20
09/18
09/17
09/16
11/03
11/08
10/03
10/02
10/15
10/13
10/26
10/25
09/19
11/05
11/04
09/15
09/21
11/07
1920
@
1921
1922
@
1923
1924
1925
1926
@
1927
1928
@
1929
1930
@
1946
@
1947
1948
@
1949
1957
1958
@
1959
1960
@
1961
1962
@
1963
1964
@
1965
1966
@
1967
1968
@
1969
1970
@
1971
1972
@
1973
1974
@
1975
1976
@
1977
1978
@
1979
@
1980
1981
@
1982
1983
@
1984
1985
@
1986
1987
1988
@
1989
1990
@
1991
1992
@
Sterling (Cooper)
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling (forfeit)
Sterling (@ Hutch)
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
11/06
11/01
09/30
09/21
09/20
10/17
10/16
10/07
10/06
10/19
10/18
09/18
09/10
09/09
10/08
10/11
1993
1994
@
1995
1996
@
1997
1998
@
1999
2000
2001
@
2002
2003
@
2004
2005
@
2006
2007
@
2008
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Tabor (18-21-1) (L1)
11/15
11/14
11/13
11/11
09/08
11/16
11/15
11/13
11/12
11/11
09/29
10/04
10/24
10/23
10/08
10/06
10/19
10/18
11/14
10/22
10/21
11/10
11/16
10/10
10/09
11/05
11/04
10/26
10/25
11/14
11/13
11/11
11/10
11/16
11/15
10/23
10/15
10/14
11/03
11/08
1969
1970
@
1971
@
1972
1973
@
1974
1975
1976
1977
@
1978
1979
@
1980
1981
@
1982
1983
1984
@
1985
1986
@
1987
@
1988
@
1989
1990
@
1991
1992
@
1993
1994
@
1995
1996
@
1997
1998
@
1999
2000
@
2001
2002
@
2003
2004
@
2005
@
2006
2007
2008
@
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
Tabor
L
L
L
W
W
W
W
L
W
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
6-37
14-31
6-23
21-6
23-7
41-34
28-21
6-20
7-6
35-14
34-18
24-18
6-45
15-43
28-42
0-28
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
W
W
L
T
L
L
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
L
W
W
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
0-34
21-0
28-26
6-9
0-7
8-17
13-21
36-0
3-12
19-13
12-28
36-20
21-10
3-23
7-7
3-21
16-25
22-38
22-15
48-15
24-22
29-7
27-0
34-6
20-43
13-14
21-14
47-7
21-0
57-16
73-9
27-31
26-57
10-36
7-26
14-30
13-55
3-26
13-6
19-23
University of Saint Mary (6-3-0) (L1)
10/21
10/20
10/05
10/04
10/09
11/05
11/04
09/29
10/04
2000
@
2001
2002
@
2003
2004
2005
@
2006
2007
2008
@
Saint Mary
Saint Mary
Saint Mary
Saint Mary
Saint Mary
Saint Mary
Saint Mary
Saint Mary
Saint Mary
W
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
L
34-18
35-30
26-33
62-34
29-17
0-18
7-3
33-21
28-30
Coaching Records
Yr.
Coach
2008 Brian Ward
2007 Brian Ward
2006 David Cunningham
2005 David Cunningham
2004 David Cunningham
2003 David Cunningham
2002 David Cunningham
2001 Dan Davis
2000 Dan Davis
1999 Steve Kazor
1998 Steve Kazor
1997 Bruce Grose
1996 Bruce Grose
1995 Bruce Grose
1994 Bruce Grose
1993 Bruce Grose
1992 Dan Thiessen
1991 Dan Thiessen
1990 Dan Thiessen
1989 Dan Thiessen
1988 Dan Thiessen
1987 Dan Thiessen
1986 Dan Thiessen
1985 Steve Phipps
1984 Steve Phipps
1983 Dave Cripe
1982 Dave Cripe
1981 Dave Cripe
1980 Lee Dobyns
1979 Lou Serrone
1978 John Gragg
1977 Don Rominger
1976 Don Rominger
1975 Don Rominger
1974 Don Rominger
1973 Don Rominger
1972 Sid Smith
1971 Sid Smith
1970 William Knuckles
1969 William Knuckles
1968 Dwight McSpadden
1967 Dwight McSpadden
1966 Sid Smith
1965 Sid Smith
1964 Sid Smith
1963 Sid Smith
1962 Sid Smith
1961 Sid Smith
1960 Sid Smith
1959 Sid Smith
1958 Sid Smith
1957 Sid Smith
1956 Sid Smith
1955 Sid Smith
1954 Sid Smith
1953 Sid Smith
1952 C.E. Woodward
1951 C.E. Woodward
1950 C.E. Woodward
1949 F.M. Hardacre
1948 F.M. Hardacre
1947 Rolla Reiling
1946 T.C. Hayden
1943-45 No Teams
1942 T.C. Hayden
1941 T.C. Hayden
1940 T.C. Hayden
1939 W.P. “Buck” Astle
1938 W.P. “Buck” Astle
1937 W.P. “Buck” Astle
1936 Lester Selves
1935 Melvin Binford
1934 Melvin Binford
1933 Melvin Binford
1932 Melvin Binford
1931 Melvin Binford
1930 Melvin Binford
1929 George Gardner
1928 George Gardner
1927 George Gardner
1926 George Gardner
1925 George Gardner
1924 Floyd Mishler
1923 Floyd Mishler
1922 A.C. “Dutch” Lonborg
1921 A.C. “Dutch” Lonborg
1920 W.E. Daniel
All
4-6
4-6
3-7
5-5
4-6
6-4
6-4
3-7
1-8
7-3
5-5
6-4
5-5
4-6
1-9
0-8
3-5
1-8
3-7
6-4
7-3
1-8
0-9
1-8
1-8
2-6-1
0-9
2-7
2-7
3-6
5-4
0-9
5-4
2-7-1
2-7
2-8
1-9
3-7
1-8
0-8
2-7
0-9
3-6
2-7
4-5
3-6
3-6
3-6
1-7-1
4-5
8-1
6-3
5-4
5-3
3-6
8-1
8-0-1
7-2
3-5
1-8
0-8
1-6
4-3-1
xxx
1-4-2
1-8
2-7
4-3-2
3-5-1
2-7
5-3-1
4-3-2
6-2-1
7-2
3-6
2-6-1
1-7
4-4
1-6-1
1-7
3-4-1
1-4-2
3-5-1
7-1-1
5-4
5-5
5-3-3
Conf
3-6
3-6
3-6
4-5
4-5
5-4
5-4
2-7
1-8
5-3
4-4
4-4
4-4
4-4
1-7
0-8
3-5
1-8
2-7
5-4
7-2
1-8
0-9
1-8
1-8
2-6-1
0-9
2-7
2-6
3-5
5-3
0-8
5-3
2-5-1
2-6
2-6
1-7
3-5
1-7
0-8
2-7
0-9
3-6
2-7
4-5
3-6
3-6
3-6
1-7-1
3-4
6-1
5-2
5-2
5-2
3-4
6-1
6-0
5-1
2-4
0-6
0-6
0-6
3-2-1
xxx
1-4-1
1-5
2-4
1-3-2
2-3
1-4
3-1-1
2-1-2
3-1-1
3-1
0-4
1-2-1
0-4
2-3
1-5-1
1-6
2-4
0-4-2
3-5-1
7-1-1
5-4
2-5
xxx
Place
7th
Tie 7th
6th
Tie 5th
Tie 6th
Tie 3rd
Tie 3rd
8th
9th
3rd
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 30
Program History
McPherson College Football
M
cPherson College was nicknamed the “Bulldogs”
in 1917 by a local sports writer, and others across
the state of Kansas, who saw the College a rising athletic
team that would soon secure high rank among the private,
denominational schools of the state.
It was a 60-pound white English bulldog, “Ben” by name,
after which the College was titled the “Bulldogs.” Ben’s
master was E.D. Verink, then basketball coach at McPherson College. Ben would perform and romp on the court
with his master and team between halves of basketball
games. His fame as a mascot soon spread over the state
as he attended all games, whether at home or on foreign
McPherson College - Kansas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Champions -- 1923
courts. A common sight on College Hill of McPherson, was Ben, harnessed and leashed to his master’s bicycle, romping alongside, but more likely in front of
“Coach” as they treked to and from the College along East Euclid Street. Loyal McPherson citizens soon propagated the tale that Ben was pulling Coach Verink
to the games.
F
ootball has been a part of McPherson College since 1920 and has produced many outstanding teams and players over the years. A.C. “Dutch”
Lonborg was McPherson College’s first paid head football coach during the
1921 and 1922 seasons when his teams compiled a 10-9-0 win-loss record.
Lonborg left McPherson to become head basketball coach and assistant
football coach at Washburn in Topeka before going on to become the head
basketball coach at Northwestern University in 1927 and then returning to his
alma mater, The University of Kansas, as athletic director in 1950. The Bulldogs won their first conference football title in 1923 under coach
Floyd Mishler when they compiled a 7-1-1 mark. Their second conference
title came in 1952 under coach C.E. Woodard as the ‘Dogs went 8-0-1. The
Bulldogs were a national small college football power in the early 1950s under coaches C.E. Woodard and Sid Smith. From 1951 through 1953, McPherson College was 23-3-1, and stood 57-30-1 for the decade. After wining the
1952 KCAC title the Bulldogs finished second in the conference race in 1953
McPherson College - Kansas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Champions -- 1952
and 1958. After the 1952 season, Woodard left McPherson to become head coach at Southern Methodist University, and Sid Smith would take over the reins. Smith would go on to become the winningest football coach in Bulldog history with 62 gridiron wins.
Since 1996, McPherson has consistently produced nationally ranked offenses and defenses, headed by All-KCAC and All-American players.
Championship Seasons
1923
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
28
6
12
20
26
2
12
21
29
Floyd Mishler (7-1-1)
at Baker
Saint Mary’s
at Fort Hayes (KSTC)
@ Washburn
Kansas Wesleyan
at Bethel
at Bethany
Sterling (forfeit)
Southwestern T
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
3-3
0-6
7-0
14-7
8-0
15-0
7-3
(14-0)
6-0
1952
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
19
26
3
11
18
25
31
7
14
Chalmer Woodward (8-0-1)
at Bethel
at Concordia
Baker
at College of Emporia
Kansas Wesleyan
at William Jewell
at Ottawa
Bethany
Friends
W
W
W
W
W
T
W
W
W
33-0
46-0
52-13
26-20
38-14
20-20
47-40
72-13
75-20
#70 Wayne
Blickenstaff
#76 Dwight
McSpadden
#75 Gene
Smith
1952 Team
Passing Leader
35 completions
71 attempts
2 touchdowns
512 passing yards
1952 Team
Leading Receiver
14 catches
203 yard
105 pts*
1952 Team
Leading Rusher
1206 yards
*Led nation’s small colleges
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 31
1952, The Year of the Bulldog
McPherson College Football
L
abor Day 1952 found 48 young men reporting for the opening day of
practice under head coach Chalmer “Woody” Woodard. Expectations
were high! Twenty-one letter winners and four others returned from the 1951
squad that finished second in the Kansas Conference race with a 7-2 record. Gone were nine lettermen, including All-Conference defensive players Loren
Blickenstaff and “Chuck” Petefish, but Woodard had almost his complete offense back, one that had averaged over 400 yards per game in 1951.
The Bulldogs opened their season with back-to-back, shutout road wins
over Bethel (33-0) and Concordia Teachers (46-0). With a home win over Baker
(52-13), the Canines win streak over two years reached six. Week four found
McPherson traveling to Emporia where the Dogs avenged their lone conference defeat of 1951 as they turned back the defending conference champions,
College of Emporia (26-20). That was the first of four straight homecoming
contests the Bulldogs would participate in. Returning to McPherson for its
own homecoming on October 18, the Bulldogs rolled over Kansas Wesleyan
(38-14) in front of over 3,000 fans for its eighth
straight win. Next on the schedule was a road trip
to Liberty, Missouri, to take on undefeated William Jewell.
Billed as the battle of “small college giants,”
McPherson and William Jewell both entered the
contest undefeated and ranked first and second
nationally in team rushing among small colleges
(NAIA) while their rankings were reversed in total
team offense. In total team defense, the Bulldogs
were ranked sixth nationally while the Cardinals
were eighth. To say this game had regional importance might have been an understatement. Following an overnight stay in Ottawa the six-vehicle
caravan carrying the team to Liberty was given
a Kansas Highway Patrol escort to Kansas City. There they were met by the Missouri Highway Patrol, which escorted them through the city at high
speed. It was said that between KC and Liberty, some of the team vehicles
could not keep up with the Patrol traveling at over 70 mph.
The game, which was carried by the most powerful radio station in Kansas City in preference to the scheduled Big-7 conference tilt, saw the host team
jump out to a quick 6-0 lead before Eddie Ball went 85 yards with the ensuing
kickoff to put the Bulldogs up 7-6 after Dwight McSpadden’s point after kick. Midway through the second period McPherson found itself down 20-7, but
suddenly the Dogs found a spark and fought back. A McSpadden touchdown and PAT late in the half pulled McPherson within six (20-14) and gave
the Dogs momentum going into halftime. Twice in third quarter McPherson
saw scoring drives stopped by lost fumbles deep in Jewell territory. Midway
through the final period the Bulldogs recovered a Cardinal fumble one play
after fumbling the ball away at the Jewell 22. McPherson capitalized on the
recovery as Wayne Blickenstaff hit Bob Bechtel with an 11-yard touchdown
pass, but the PAT failed, leaving the score 20-20. William Jewell drove to the
McPherson five-yard line before the Dog’s defense snuffed out the Cardinals’
final attempt. But time ran out on the Dogs’ final drive. Final Score, TIE
GAME, 20-20!
With the non-conference tie as their only blemish on a perfect season,
the Bulldogs journeyed to unbeaten Ottawa the next week. With the Kansas
Conference title on the line, the Dogs outlasted the host Braves for a 47-40 win. The Bulldogs returned to the friendly confines of McPherson Stadium for the
final two weeks of the season. A pounding of their in-county rival, Bethany
(72-13) clinched the Dogs’ first conference title since 1923. The final week of
the season saw McPherson post a school record 75 points as it ran over Friends
in a non-conference, season finale.
For the season McPherson outscored its opposition 409 points to 140,
gained 3,693 yards of offense (410 yards per game) while giving up 1,554 (172
yards per game). Gene Smith rushed for 1,206
yards while Eddie Ball rushed for 1,039. Wayne
Blickenstaff was 35 of 71 passing for 512 yards
and only two interceptions. Dwight McSpadden
was the leading receiver, catching 14 passes for
203 yards and five touchdowns while Bob Bechtel
caught 10 passes for 131 yards and four scores.
McSpadden was the leading scorer with 105
points, a school record he would better the next
season with 109.
Four seniors (all McPherson High graduates), Howard Mehlinger, Paul Heidebrecht, Bob
Bechtel, and Roland Delay, had played their final
season in the cardinal and white. George Keim
and Wayne Blickenstaff would receive Little AllAmerican recognition at the season’s end. Eight
Bulldogs were named to All-Kansas Conference
first team honors. John Robison (LB), Bob Peel
(DE), and George Keim (DL) were named to the first team defense while Eddie
Ball (RB), Gene Smith (RB), George Keim (OL), Bob Powell (OL), Roland Delay
(OL), and Jack Richardson (C) were named to the first team offense. Receiving
second team honors were Wayne Blickenstaff (RB), Bob Peel (TE), Bob Bechtel
(TE), Dwight McSpadden (DB), Eddie Frantz (DE). Ten other Bulldogs were
named honorable mention either offense or defense: Dwight McSpadden, Vernon Petefish, Lowell Hoch, Steve Bersuch, Tommy O’Dell, Clive Sharpe, Alvin
Fishburn, Bill Smith, Bill Goering, and Howard Mehlinger. Head coach Chalmer Woodard would leave McPherson College that
spring to assume the head coaching position at Southern Methodist University
in Dallas, Texas. But, the Dogs would come back under coach Sid Smith to
go 8-1 in 1953 and finish second in the Kansas Conference, thus completing a
three-year record of 23-3-1, the best three-year run in school history.
Chamler E. “Woody” Woodward
Coach Woodward - 1952
His tenure at McPherson College was only 2½ years, but his influence on Bulldog athletics carries on even to this day.
Coach Woodard came to McPherson College as head coach and athletic director following a highly successful coaching career at Lawrence (Kan.) High School where he was instrumental in establishing one of the nation’s premier football
programs. At Lawrence High, Woodard compiled an overall record of 58-6-2, including four undefeated seasons and
mythical state championships, in his seven seasons as the Lions’ head football coach.
At McPherson College, “Woody” took over a Bulldog football program that had won only once in its last 23 games,
and was mired in the midst of a 19-game conference losing streak.
On October 25th, 1952, the Bulldogs journeyed to Liberty, Missouri, to meet William Jewell College, in a match-up
many felt was for the mythical small college national championship. Both teams entered the contest ranked at the top
of the nation’s small colleges, both offensively and defensively. With the game being broadcast live on regional radio, in
place of the regularly scheduled “Big 6 Game of the Week”, the teams battled to a 20-20 tie; the only blemish on either
team’s season.
Woodard’s success wasn’t confined to just football. His basketball teams placed second in 1952 and 1953 after moving
up the conference standing into a tie for fourth his first season. In his two years of heading the track & field program, his
teams would place third and then second in the conference meet, and would set 17 school records.
Following the end of the 1953 basketball season, Woodard would resign his positions at McPherson College to become the
head football coach at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas.
Bringing together young men from McPherson and area schools, and combining them with young men of Brethren background from Idaho to Iowa, Woodard would forever leave his mark forever on McPherson College athletics.
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 32
Records / Single Game Highs
McPherson College Football
Individual Career Records
Most Yards Rushing: Most Total Carries: Most Points Scored: Most TDs Scored: Most TD Passes Thrown: Most TD Passes Caught: Most Pass Completions: Most Passes Attempted: Most Yards Passing: Most Pass Receptions: Most Yards Receiving: Most Field Goals Made:
3684 833
260 42 65 25 432 770 6109 147
2099 15
Gerald Henderson (1012 + 1046 + 884 + 742)
Gerald Henderson Eddie Ball Eddie Ball
Greg Mendez Antonio Rael Greg Mendez Greg Mendez Greg Mendez Matt Holtry Antonio Rael Ziya Gunay
1980-1983
Lamar Jacobs
Dwight McSpadden (14 TDs, 25 PATs)
Gene Smith Antonio Rael Greg Mendez Greg Mendez Greg Mendez Greg Mendez (226 of 386)
Greg Mendez Antonio Rael Matt Holtry Antonio Rael Gary Cox Kris Smiley
Brison Gray
Travis Eason
Antonio Rael
Eddie Ball
2003
1953
305
3
33 446 7
523
15
239 4
4
7
4
45
Lamar Jacobs Several (Lamar Jacobs) Greg Mendez
Greg Mendez
Greg Mendez, twice Wade Peterson Sean Eason
Antonio Rael Sean Eason
Several (Lamar Jacobs) Greg Mendez, twice
Brison Gray
Brison Gray
2003
2003
1998
1999
1999
2001
2001
1999
2001
2003
1999
2005
2005
76
70
35
651
34
525
731
vs. Friends Univ.
vs. Friends Univ.
(76-6)
vs. Univ. of Saint Mary
vs. Friends Univ.
vs. Southwestern College
vs. Tabor College
vs. Friends
1953
1953
INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS
Most Yards Rushing: Most Points Scored: Most TDs Scored: Most TD Passes Thrown: Most Passes Completed: Most Passes Attempted: Pass Completion % (min. 50):
Most Yards Passing: Most Pass Receptions: Most Yards Receiving: Most TD Passes Caught: Most Yards on Kickoff Ret: Kickoff Return Average (min. 8 returns)
Most Field Goals Made
Most Yards on Punt Returns
Best Punt Return Average (min. 8 returns)
1429
109 16 16
33
226
386
0.585
3097
76
1126
15
680 (28 att)
30.0
7
7
310 (28 att)
15.1
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE GAME RECORDS
Most Yards Rushing: Most TDs Rushing: Most Pass Completions: Most Yards Passing: Most TD Passing: Most Yards Total Offense: Most Pass Receptions: Most Yards Receiving: Most TDs Receiving:
Most TDs Scored: Most TDs Accounted For: Most Field Goals Made: Longest Field Goal Made:
TEAM SINGLE GAME RECORDS
Most Points Scored
Greatest Margin of Victory
Most First Downs
Most Yards Rushing
Most Passes Completed
Most Passing Yards
Most Yards of Offense
2009 McPherson College Football Media Guide -- Page 33
1980-1983
1950-1953
1950-1953
1998-1999
1998-1999
1998-1999
1998-1999
1998-1999
1998-1999; 2003
1998-1999
2001-2004
Gerald Henderson ‘83
All-time leading rusher
1952
1999
1998
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1998
1999
2008
2004
2005
2008
1999
1952
Gary Cox ‘08
Kickoff Return Yardage leader
2001
1953
1998
1999
1953
Wade Patterson ‘07
All-time single game yards of total offense
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
KCAC Championship History
McPherson College Defense
KCAC Championship History
2008.................................................................................................Friends University
2007..................................................................... Bethel College, Friends University
2006..................................................................... Bethel College, Friends University
2005......................................................................................................... Tabor College
2004......................................................................................................... Tabor College
2003................................................................................................. Ottawa University
2002............................................................................... Kansas Wesleyan University
2001................................................ Bethany College, Kansas Wesleyan University
2000................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1999............................................................Bethany College, Southwestern College
1998...........................................................................................Southwestern College
1997.........................................................Ottawa University, Southwestern College
1996.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1995.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1994..................................................................Bethany College, Friends University
1993.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1992.................................................................................................Friends University
1991................................................................. Bethany College, Friends University,
................................................................................................. St. Mary’s of the Plains
1990.......................................................... Bethany College, St. Mary’s of the Plains
1989......................................................................................... St. Mary’s of the Plains
1988.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1987............................................................Bethany College, Southwestern College
1986.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1985...........................................................................................Southwestern College
1984........................................................................................................ Bethel College
1983...........................................................................................Southwestern College
1982....................................... Kansas Wesleyan University, Southwestern College
1981.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1980.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1979.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1978.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1977.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1976.................................................................................................Friends University
1975......................................................................................... St. Mary’s of the Plains
1974.................................................................................................Friends University
1973.......................................................... Bethany College, St. Mary’s of the Plains
1972.................................................................................................Friends University
1971............................................................................... Kansas Wesleyan University
1970*................................................................................................ Ottawa University
1969*.............................................................................. Kansas Wesleyan University
1968...........................................................................................Southwestern College
1967...........................................................................................Southwestern College
1966.............................................................College of Emporia, Ottawa University
1965................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1964.........................................................Ottawa University, Southwestern College
1963............................................................................................... College of Emporia
1962............................................................................................... College of Emporia
1961................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1960................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1959............................................................................................... College of Emporia
1958....................................................................................................Baker University
1957............................................................................... Kansas Wesleyan University
1956............................................................................... Kansas Wesleyan University
1955............................................................................................... College of Emporia
1954............................................................................................... College of Emporia
1953............................................................................................... College of Emporia
1952............................................................................................... McPherson College
1951............................................................................................... College of Emporia
1950................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1949....................................................................................................Baker University
1948................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1947................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1946.....................................................................................................Bethany College
1945-1943.............................................................No conference champion -- WWII
1942....................................................................................................Baker University
1941....................................................................................................Baker University
1940............................................................................... Kansas Wesleyan University
1939................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1938................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1937....................................................................................................Baker University
1936............................................................................... Kansas Wesleyan University
1935............................................................................... Kansas Wesleyan University
1934................................................ Baker University, Kansas Wesleyan University
1933................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1932................................................................................................. Ottawa University
1931............................................................................... Kansas Wesleyan University
1930.................................................................................. Saint Mary’s (St. Mary, KS)
1929............................................................................... Kansas Wesleyan University
1928....................................................................................................Baker University
1927.............................................................. College of Emporia, KSTC at Emporia
........................................................ Kansas Wesleyan University, Baker University
1926............................................................................................... College of Emporia
1925................................................................ Bethany College, College of Emporia
1924.......................................................................................................................... N/A
1923............................................................................................... McPherson College
1922....................................................................................................Baker University
1921.........................................................................................................KSTC at Hays
Current KCAC Schools Championships
Bethany College................................................................19 (most recent: 2001-co)
Bethel College.....................................................................3 (most recent: 2007-co)
Friends University................................................................. 9 (most recent: 2008)
Kansas Wesleyan Univ.....................................................13 (most recent: 2001-co)
McPherson College................................................................ 2 (most recent: 1952)
Ottawa University................................................................ 16 (most recent: 2003)
Southwestern College......................................................10 (most recent: 1999-co)
Sterling College...............................................................................................None
Tabor College.......................................................................... 2 (most recent: 2005)
Univ. of Saint Mary.........................................................................................None
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