Football

  • 30 Iowa Conference titles
  • 20 NCAA Div. III playoff berths
  • No losing seasons since 1960
  • Third-winningest NCAA football team since 1975 (.805)

2012 returning letterwinners

 

Brett Wilkin

 

Spenser Fuller

Schlyer Bardole

#37, 5-11, 190, so., running back
East Greene HS
Rippey, Iowa


One varsity letter

 

Spenser Fuller

Derek Beckman

#61, 6-0, 220, sr., defensive line
Mediapolis
West Burlington, Iowa


One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp
2012 2 0 2 1.0 0.0 0
Career 2 0 2 1.0 0.0 0

 

Spencer Boeyink

Nolan Blythe

#83, 6-2, 190, jr., wide reciever
MOC-Floyd Valley HS
Orange City, Iowa

One varsity letter

 

Spencer Boeyink

Brendon Boerm

#6, 5-11, 180, fr., wide reciever/quarterback
North Tama HS
Traer, Iowa

One varsity letter

Passing

Year Att. Comp. Int. Pct. Yards Eff. Long Avg./G
2012 12 29 2 37.9 133 62.66 27 13.3
Career 12 29 2 37.9 133 62.66 27 13.3

Rushing

Year Att. Yards TD Long Avg./C Avg./G
2012 26 137 3 23 4.7 12.2
Career 26 137 3 23 4.7 12.2

 

 

Zach Brennan

Zach Brennan

#52, 5-11, 220, jr., defensive line
ADM HS
Van Meter, Iowa
One varsity letter

Defense
Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2011 2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0
Career 2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0

Jason Breon

Jason Breon

#20, 5-9, 163, sr., defensive back
Anamosa HS
Anamosa, Iowa
Two varsity letters
Captain (2012)

Defense
Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2010 16 5 21 0.0 0.0 5 0
2011 27 9 36 1.0 0.0 3 0
Career 43 14 57 1.0 0.0 8 0

 

Brandon Burrell

Brandon Burrell

#66, 6-2, 290, sr., defensive line
Cedar Rapids Washington HS
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Two varsity letters

Defense
Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2011 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0
2012 0 2 2 0.0 0.0 0 0
Career 1 3 4 0.0 0.0 0 0

 

Seth Carson

Seth Carson

#3, 6-0, 210, sr., linebacker
Downer Grove South HS
Woodridge, Ill.

Four varsity letters
Heerema-Schlider Award (most valuable player) (2012)
Les Claussen Coaches' Award (most improved player) (2010)
Team Stars and Stripes, Division III all-stars, Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars) (Dec. 15, 2012)

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2009 0 6 6 0.0 0 0 0
2010 20 13 33 5.5 1.5 1 0
2011 34 27 61 9.0 3.5 2 2
2012 22 42 64 4.5 3.5 3 0
Career 76 88 164 19.0 8.5 6 2

Kickoffs

Year No. Yards Avg.
2009 3 157 52.3
2010 1 55 55
Career 4 212 53

 

Spenser Fuller

Ryan Collins

#50, 6-0, 235, so., offensive line
Red Mountain HS
Mesa, Ariz.


One varsity letter

 

Spenser Fuller

Taylor Cox

#20, 5-6, 150, fr., running back
Pella HS
Pella, Iowa


One varsity letter
Kirk Wagner Award (outstanding member of offensive scout team) (2012)

 

De'Andre Currie

De'Andre Currie

#4, 5-5, 165, jr., running back
Mountain Pointe HS
Gilbert, Ariz.
Two varsity letters

Rushing

Year Att Yards TD Long Avg/C Avg/G
2011 29 129 2 20 4.0 14.5
2012 66 351 3 49 5.1 33.9
Career 29 129 2 20 4.0 14.5

 

Jack Flaherty

Bobby Daigle

#17, 6-0, 185, sr., wide reciever
Summit HS
Silverthorne, Colo.
One varsity letter
Mel VerMeer Loyalty Award (demonstrated loyalty to the program)

 

Jack Flaherty

Michael Daigle

#2, 5-7, 160, so., defensive back
Summit HS
Silverthorne, Colo.
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 1 2 3 0 0 1 0
Career 1 2 3 0 0 1 0

 

Ross Doehrmann

Ross Doehrmann

#30, 5-11, 205, sr., running back
Williamsburg HS
Williamsburg, Iowa

Four varsity letters
All-Iowa Conference, honorable mention (2012)
Academic all-Iowa Conference (2010, 2011, 2012)
Borgman Award (senior with highest grade point average) (2012)
Capital One Academic All-District team (2010, 2011)
ESPN Academic All-District team (2010)

Rushing

Year Att Yards TD Long Avg/C Avg/G
2009 30 136 2 24 4.5 22.7
2010 109 522 2 52 4.8 65.2
2011 135 570 5 17 4.2 57.0
2012 126 584 2 33 4.6 58.4
Career 400 1812 11 52 4.5 50.8

 

Jack Flaherty

Corey Eckels

#34, 6-1, 180, so., defensive back
Murray HS
Murray, Iowa

One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 2 5 7 0 0 0 0
Career 2 5 7 0 0 0 0

 

Jack Flaherty

Jacob Edleman

#33, 6-0, 175, jr., defensive back
North Cedar HS
Mechanicsville, Iowa

Two varsity letters

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2010 1 1 2 0 0 0 0
2012 33 24 57 4 0 2 6
Career 34 25 59 4 0 2 6

 

 

Jack Flaherty

Aaron Eiseler

#9, 5-11, 195, so., quarterback
Red MountainHS
Mesa Arizona
One varsity letter

Passing

Year Att. Comp. Int. Pct. Yards Eff. Long Avg./G
2012 114 188 8 60.6 1311 122.99 49 145.7
Career 114 188 8 60.6 1311 122.99 49 145.7

Rushing

Year Att. Yards TD Long Avg./C Avg./G
2012 89 242 6 24 2.7 26.9
Career 89 242 6 24 2.7 26.9

 

Jack Flaherty

Jack Flaherty

#13, 6-0, 200, sr., quarterback
Burlington HS
Burlington, Iowa

Two varsity letters
Academic all-Iowa Conference (2010, 2011, 2012)
Mentink Award (leadership and inspiration on and off the field) (2012)
Team co-captain (2012)

Passing

Year Att. Comp. Int. Pct. Yards Eff. Long Avg./G
2011 3 6 0 50.0 51 121.40 28 8.5
2012 31 54 4 57.4 383 114.39 49 47.9
Career 34 60 4 57.4 434 121.40 49 31

Rushing

Year Att. Yards TD Long Avg./C Avg./G
2011 4 21 0 12 4.5 3.5
2012 13 50 2 11 3.8 6.2
Career 17 71 2 12 4.2 5.1

 

Keegan Frisch

Blaine Forsythe

#18, 6-1, 195, so., wide receiver/punter
Pella HS
Pella, Iowa

One varsity letter
Academic all-Iowa Conference (2012)
Iowa Conference special teams player of the week (Oct. 1, 2012)


Recieving

Year No. Yds. Avg. TD Long Avg./G
2012 24 328 13.7 3 49 32.8

Punting

Year No. Yds. Avg. Long TB I20
2012 38 1433 37.7 57 3 9

 

Keegan Frisch

Keegan Frisch

#19, 6-0, 185, sr., wide receiver
Sumner Fredricksburg HS
Sumner, Iowa

Two varsity letters

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2010 2 0 2 0 0 0 0
2012 1 2 3 0 0 0 0
Career 2 0 2 0 0 0 0

Spenser Fuller

Spenser Fuller

#75, 6-2, 345, sr., offensive line
Central Decatur
Leon, Iowa


Two varsity letters

 

Luke Geneser

Luke Geneser

#45, 6-0, 200, jr., linebacker
Woodward Granger
Granger, Iowa

Two varsity letters
Iowa Conference defensive player of the week (Oct. 21, 2012

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2011 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0
2012 25 33 58 4.5 1.0 2 3
Career 26 34 60 4.5 1.0 2 3

 

Luke Geneser

Grant Gustafson

#29, 6-0, 200, fr., linebacker
Pella HS
Pella, Iowa

One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 2 3 5 0.0 0.0 0 0
Career 2 3 5 0.0 0.0 0 0

 

Trent Heetland

Trent Heetland

#21, 5-10, 167, sr., defensive back
AGWSR HS
Ackley, Iowa
Three varsity letters
P.H. Kuyper Award (outstanding contributions by a senior non-starter) (2012)

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2010 11 3 14 2.0 0 4 1
2011 5 4 9 0.0 0 0 0
2012 4 2 6 0.0 0 0 0
Career 20 9 29 2.0 0 4 1

 

Luke Geneser

Nick Henry

#24, 6-0, 205, so., linebacker
Solom HS
Solon, Iowa

One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0
Career 2 3 5 0.0 0.0 0 0

 

Ben Lechtenberg

Travis Hook

#73, 6-3, 260 ,sr.,offensive lineman
Grundy Center
Grundy Center, Iowa
Two varsity letters
Team co-captain (2012)

 

Luke Geneser

Brody Jannssen

#54, 6-1, 230, so., defensive line
Quincy HS
Quincy, Ill.
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 14 20 34 4.0 1.0 0 0
Career 14 20 34 4.0 1.0 0 0

 

Luke Geneser

Gideon Kluge

#23, 6-0, 200, so., linebacker
English ValleysHS
North English, Iowa

One varsity letter
Kirk Wagner Award (outstanding member of offensive scout team) (2011)

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 6 5 11 1.5 0.0 0 0
Career 6 5 11 1.5 0.0 0 0

 

Luke Geneser

JJ Kotz

#77, 6-0, 230, jr., defensive line
Indianola HS
Indianola, Iowa

One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 5 4 9 1.0 0.0 0 0
Career 5 4 9 1.0 0.0 0 0

 

Luke Geneser

Joseph Kotz

#77, 5-11, 185, sr., defensive back
Indianola HS
Indianola, Iowa

One varsity letter

 

Eric Larson

Eric Larson

#17, 6-1, 170, so., defensive back
Waverly-Shell Rock HS
Waverly, Iowa

Two varsity letters
All-Iowa Conference, second team (2012)

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2011 5 0 5 0 0 1 0
2012 22 5 27 1.0 0 2 3
Career 27 5 32 1.0 0 3 3

 

Ben Lechtenberg

Derek Leach

#35, 6-3, 200, fr., tight end
North HS
Liberty, Mo.
One varsity letters

 

Ben Lechtenberg

Ben Lechtenberg

#12, 6-6, 200, sr., wide receiver
West Delaware HS
Man chester, I owa

Four varsity letters
Claussen Award (most improved player) (2011)
Team Stars and Stripes, Division III all-stars, Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars) (Dec. 15, 2012)
Captain (2012)

Receiving

Year No. Yds. Avg. TD Long Avg./G
2009 1 23 23.0 1 23 3.8
2011 28 550 19.6 2 76 55.0
2012 29 392 13.5 2 49 39.2
Career 58 965 16.6 5 76 34.5

 

Ben Lechtenberg

Drew Lindaman

#86, 6-3, 210, fr., tight end
Ankeny HS
Ankeny, Iowa

One varsity letter

Receiving

Year No. Yds. Avg. TD Long Avg./G
2012 2 29 14.5 0 26 3.2
Career 2 29 14.5 0 26 3.2

 

Spencer Matlock

Caleb Lynch

#79, 5-11, 260, so., offensive line
Olathe South HS
Olathe, Kan.
One varsity letter

 

Ben Lechtenberg

Grant McArdle

#1, 6-2, 205, sr., wide receiver
Stanton HS
Red Oakr, I owa

One varsity letter
Claussen Award (most improved player) (2012)

Receiving

Year Att. Yards TD Long Avg/C Avg/G
2012 15 237 2 38 15.8 19.6
Career 15 2777 2 38 15.8 19.6

 

Danny Samson

Brayton Meeker

#32, 5-11, 225, so., linebacker
Mount Pleasant HS
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Career 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

 

 

Danny Samson

Bryan Mejia

#25, 5-7, 145, fr., defensive back
Coral Gables SR. HS
Miami, Fla.
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 3 1 4 0 0 1 1
Career 3 1 4 0 0 1 1

 

 

Spencer Matlock

Spencer Matlock

#91, 5-10, 283, sr., defensive line
Waubonsie Valley HS
Aurora, Ill.
Two varsity letters

 

 

Danny Samson

Zac Miller

#6, 5-9, 185, fr., linebacker
Liberty North HS
Kansas City, Mo.


One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 7 3 10 0 0 0 0
Career 7 3 10 0 0 0 0

 

Jack Norgaard

Jack Norgaard

#82, 6-3, 205, so., tight end
Napperville, Ill
Neuqua Valley
Two varsity letters

Receiving

Year No. Yards TD Long Avg/C Avg/G
2012 21 175 1 17 8.3 17.5
Career 21 175 1 17 8.3 17.5

 

Josh Osborn

Josh Osborn

#27, 5-10, 190, so., running back
Burlington HS
Burlington, Iowa
Two varsity letters
All-Iowa Conference, honorable mention (2012)
O'Donnell Award (most valuable freshman)

Rushing

Year Att. Yards TD Long Avg/C Avg/G
2011 62 408 6 64 6.5 45.0
2012 116 548 2 43 4.7 54.8
Career 178 953 8 64 5.4 50.2

 

Kick Returns

Year Att. Yards TD Long Avg/r Avg/G
2012 11 261 0 39 23.7 26.1
Career 11 261 0 39 23.7 26.1

 

Jack Shipley

Jaemin Powell

#38, 190, 190, fr., defensive back
Mid-Prarie HS
Wellman, Iowa
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 5 4 9 0 0 0 0
Career 5 4 9 0 0 0 0

 

Jack Shipley

Christian Rich

#14, 6-0, 230, jr., defensive line
Vinton-Shellsburg HS
Vinton, Iowa
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 1 3 4 0 0 0 0
Career 1 3 4 0 0 0 0

 

Keith Rush

Keith Rush

#48, 5-9, 195 sr., linebacker
Griswold HS
Griswold, Iowa

Three varsity letters
All-Iowa Conference, first team (2011), honorable mention (2010)
Lenkelma-Menning Award (outstanding underclass player (2010, 2011)
Brian O'Donnell Award (outstanding freshman) (2009)

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2009 29 25 54 1.0 0.5 0 1
2010 24 20 44 9.0 0 0 0
2011 44 35 79 11.5 7.0 1 0
Career 97 80 177 21.5 7.5 1 1

 

Danny Samson

Danny Samson

#12, 5-11, 250, jr., defensive line
CMB HS
Baxter, Iowa
Two varsity letters
All-Iowa Conference, first team (2012)

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2011 16 13 29 9 4 1 1
2012 17 25 42 11.5 5 1 0
Career 16 13 29 9 4 1 1

 

Matt Schrafel

Matt Schrafel

#63, 6-2, 255, jr., offensive line
Washington HS
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
One varsity letter

 

Josh Osborn

Austin Shaver

#41, 5-11, 215, so., s-back
Burlington HS
Burlington, Iowa
One varsity letter

Rushing

Year Att. Yards TD Long Avg/C Avg/G
2012 3 5 0 3 1.7 0.5
Career 3 5 0 3 1.7 0.5

 

Kevin Sheldon

Kevin Sheldon

#16, 5-11, 165, so., kicker
Valley HS
West Des Moines, Iowa
Two varsity letters
All-Iowa Conference, first team (2011, 2012)
D3football.com All-West Region, third team (2012)
Iowa Conference special teams player of the week (Oct. 29, 2012; Oct. 10, 2011)

 

Year FGM FGA Pct Lg Blk Pat Points
2011 7 11 63.6 40 0 47-48 68
2012 12 17 70.6 47 1 25-25 61
Career 19 28 67.9 47 1 72-73 129

 

Jack Shipley

Jack Shipley

#5, 6-2, 215, jr., defensive line
Tipton HS
Tipton, Iowa
Two varsity letters

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2011 12 6 18 0 0 1 0
2012 16 19 35 6.0 3.0 2 1
Career 28 25 53 6.0 3.0 3 1

 

Matt Schrafel

Colton Smith

#56, 5-10, 255, sr., offensive line
Kearney HS
Kearney, Mo.
Three varsity letters
Academic All-Iowa Conference (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009)
All-Iowa Conference, honorable mention (2012)
Bruce Wendt Award (outstanding offensive lineman) (2012)
Team co-captain (2012)
Team Stars and Stripes, Division III all-stars, Tazon de Estrellas
(Bowl of the Stars) (Dec. 15, 2012)

 

Matt Schrafel

Donald J Smith

#76, 5-10, 270, fr., offensive line
Kearney HS
Kearney, Mo.
One varsity letter

 

Jack Shipley

Dustin Smith

#99, 6-0, 220, fr., defensive line
Linn-Mar HS
Marion, Iowa
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 6 6 12 1.5 1.0 0 0
Career 6 6 12 1.5 1.0 0 0

 

Matt Schrafel

Joshua Tack

#60, 5-11, 260, so., offensive line
Hudson HS
Hudson, Iowa
One varsity letter

 

Jack Shipley

Jacob Tune

#8, 190, 190, so., defensive back
Red MountainHS
Mesa, Ariz.
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 25 36 61 3.5 0 4 3
Career 25 36 61 3.5 0 4 3

 

Matt Schrafel

Garrett Veldman

#71, 6-4, 265, sr., offensive line
Brophy College Preparatory
Peoria, Ariz.
One varsity letter

 

Jack Shipley

Jordan Wachter

#46, 5-11, 205, so., linebacker
Waukee HS
Clive, Iowa
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 8 11 19 2.0 1.0 0 0
Career 8 11 19 2.0 1.0 0 0

Jack Shipley

Nick Watson

#89, 6-3, 220, fr., defensive line
Janesville HS
Cedar Falls, Iowa
One varsity letter

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2012 6 6 12 1.5 1.0 0 0
Career 6 6 12 1.5 1.0 0 0

 

Andrew Weaks

Andrew Weaks

#38, 6-2, 216, sr., linebacker
Fulton HS
Fulton, Ill.
Three varsity letters
Academic all-Iowa Conference (2010, 2011, 2012)
Dagh Award (outstanding member of defensive scout team (2010)
Team Stars and Stripes, Division III all-stars, Tazon de Estrellas
(Bowl of the Stars) (Dec. 15, 2012)

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2010 4 0 4 0 0 0 0
2011 2 2 4 0 0 0 0
2012 17 23 40 6.0 1.0 2 0
Career 23 25 48 6.0 1.0 2 0

Matt Schrafel

Anthony Wolf

#67, 6-0, 275, sr., offensive line
Waubonsie Valley HS
Aurora, Ill.
One varsity letter

 

Mike Young

Mike Young

#18, 5-11, 185, jr., defensive back
Hillcrest HS
Country Club Hills, Ill
Two varsity letters
All-Iowa Conference, second team (2012)
Iowa Conference defensive player of the week (Sept. 10, 2012)
Lankelma-menning Award (outstanding underclass player) (2012)

Defense

Year UT AT Tot. For Loss Sack Pass BrUp Int.
2011 11 6 17 0 0 2 0
2012 34 45 79 12.0 3.5 3 0
Career 45 51 96 12.0 3.5 5 0

Matt Schrafel

Jordan Youngman

#72, 6-3, 311, so., offensive line
Pella HS
Pella, Iowa
One varsity letter

 

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