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MIAA preseason poll
1. Hope (4) 6 pts.
2. Albion (2) 8
3. Alma 14
4. Kalamazoo 18
5. Adrian 19
6. Olivet 25

Adrian
(7-3, 3-2 MIAA in 2000)
THE BASICS: Twenty-two seniors will try to make last year's disappointing 2-8 record a distant memory for head coach Jim Lyall and the Bulldogs.

THE STRENGTHS: Defense, defense, defense. With nine starters returning — including the front seven — the defensive unit should be tough. Second Team All-MIAA linemen Chuck Spolsky (Detroit Catholic Central H.S.) and Winston McGee (West Bloomfield H.S.) will anchor the line. Spolsky, a senior, made 65 tackles last year (including 12 for lost yardage), while McGee, a junior, had a team-high eight quarterback sacks. Seniors Randy Gates (Waterford Kettering H.S.) and Ryan Caudillo (Detroit Martin Luther King H.S.) also return as starters on the talented defensive line. Chad O'Brien (Lake Orion H.S.), Josh Liuzzo (Waterford Kettering H.S.) and Del Enders (Gibsonburg H.S., Ohio) — all seniors — will lead the linebacker corps. O'Brien racked up 72 total tackles and earned Second Team All-MIAA honors last year, while Liuzzo was an Honorable Mention All-MIAA pick after making 69 tackles. Enders tallied 17 tackles last year. Senior Josh Rice (Mason H.S.) is back at strong safe ty after a breakout year in 2000. Rice made 72 tackles and had four interceptions and six pass breakups while earning Second Team All-MIAA honors. Sophomore cornerback Ron Shiels (Britton-Macon H.S.) saw plenty of action as a freshman last year (34 tackles/five pass breakups) and should man one of the corner spots.

THE CONCERNS: Offensive productivity. In 10 games last year, Adrian scored a total of 12 touchdowns and averaged just 10.0 points per game. (The Bulldogs averaged 102.2 rushing yards per game and 139.2 passing yards per game.) These numbers must improve, and someone must emerge as a "go-to" person at wide receiver and running back. Junior receiver Steve Kress (Lapeer West H.S.) showed flashes of brilliance last year while making 19 catches for 265 yards and earning Honorable Mention All-MIAA honors. Senior Matt Wonders (Hudson H.S.) is a steady receiver who hauled in 13 passes for 149 yards. Junior running back Jason Desotell (Lapeer West H.S.) rushed for 263 yards on 73 carries last year and is the leading returner in the backfield.

IN THE TRENCHES: Adrian returns two solid offensive linemen in senior tackles Randy Spence (Brimley H.S.) and Drew DaRonco (Allen Park H.S.) — both Second Team All-MIAA picks a year ago. Casey Koss (Utica H.S.) started at guard last year as a freshman and also returns, as does senior tight end Mat Rehkopf (South Haven H.S.), a two-year starter.

WELCOME BACK: Four key players missed the 2000 season, and all four will be back in action this year. The biggest impact will be the return of senior Joe Davis (Howell H.S.), who was injured last year. Davis threw for 2,123 yards and set six school records in 1999, including most passing yards in a game (328). He is now a fifth-year senior and will enter camp as the team's number one quarterback. The defensive secondary, a weakness in 2000, will be bolstered by the return of seniors Bryan Warner (Jonesville H.S.) and Vaughn Price (Milan H.S.), both starters two years ago who missed the entire 2000 season. Junior Kevin Bostleman (Archbold H.S., Ohio), who earned Kick Team MVP honors in 1999 for his outstanding coverage play, also returns after sitting out last year.

SPECIAL TEAMS: Junior Phil Andre (Tecumseh H.S.) returns as the Bulldogs' placekicker after converting seven of 10 field goals and seven of nine PATs last year. Andre also had a 32.7-yard punting average last year, but a talented group of newcomers may challenge him for that role.

RUNNING THE OFFENSE: Lyall has brought in Ken Calhoun to orchestrate the offense, and AC's new coordinator has solid credentials. As the head coach at Adrian H.S., he compiled a 114-39 record in 18 seasons (a winning percentage of 75%). He was named regional coach of the year six times and is a member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He has also been the head football coach at Tinley Park High School (Ill.) and the secondary coach at the University of Louisville and Xavier University. His overall win-loss record as a head coach is 154-53-2.

THE ANGLE: Two years ago, the Adrian College football team had an explosive offense and a porous defense. Last year, the roles were reversed, as the offense struggled to move the ball but the defense improved mightily. Now Lyall and his senior-laden team are hoping to put it all together and challenge for the MIAA title.

THE CAPTAINS: Offensive captains are Joe Davis (QB) and Matt Tremblay (TE), while Chuck Spolsky (DL), Josh Liuzzo (LB) and Bryan Warner (DB) are defensive captains.

THE SCHEDULE: Adrian kicks off the 2001 season at Maple Stadium on Sept. 8 when they host OAC power Baldwin-Wallace in a 7 p.m. contest. The Bulldogs also have home games against Carthage (Sept. 22), Thomas More (Sept. 29), Albion (Oct. 20/Homecoming) and Alma (Nov. 3).

Albion (7-3, 3-2 MIAA in 2000)
After nine league championships and five NCAA Division III posteseason apparances in the 1990s, Albion College started the new century on a down note — as far as a 7-3 record and second place finish in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association can be considered down.

Head coach Craig Rundle has no intention of seeing the Britons down for long. With 29 seniors and 75 freshmen on the 2001 preseason roster, Albion has at least got the numbers necessary for building on a return to MIAA championship contention. Key factors in keeping the Britons in the hunt for league honors is the return of first team all-MIAA linemen Chris Huff (Alma) on offense and Erik Vernon (Middleville/Thornapple-Kellogg) on defense, and a deep pool of offensive talent in the backfield and receiver spots.

Albion will have to fill defensive secondary gaps created by graduation, and find a new combination to follow up on one of Division III's best kicking combinations in all-America kicker Keith Debbaudt and punter Kirk DeFrenn. Returning kicks will be a strong point for Albion's special teams with seniors Jared Owens (Niles/Brandywine) and John Bennink (Coopersville). Owens has a kickoff return for a touchdown in each of the last two seasons. Bennink, in addition to being the team's top returning receiver, has breakaway speed on punt returns and is a two-time all-American in track and field.

A year ago, the quarterback job was up for grabs and with it went questions about whether the Britons would be conservative or letting loose with its offensive weapons. At season's end, Albion ranked among the best in Division III with a 32.8 point-per-game average.

Back to lead the charge is senior signalcaller Travis Rundle (Albion/Jackson Lumen Christi). The lefthander was effective on his short game while taking time to develop long-ball accuracy. At season's end, the second-team all-MIAA selection threw for 18 touchdowns and 1,716 yards, with just seven interceptions.

Eight players had at least one touchdown reception, and six are back, led by Bennink and Owens at the wideouts. Bennink had five TD catches and 41 receptions overall while earning first team all-league honors. Owens, a second-team selection, hauled in six scoring receptions and averaged 16 yards on 27 receptions. Tight ends Chris Stefanes (Bloomfield/Birmingham Seaholm), Drew DiGiacinto (Troy) and Chad Brent (Ann Arbor/Pioneer) will have plenty of opportunities to join in for the passing game. Brent had one touchdown catch in his initial collegiate campaign. All three were strong blockers for the Briton running game.

Balance was a key to Albion's offensive success in 2000, but some of that balance was necessiated by injuries that affected the team's top backs. Still, seniors Bill Poirier (Warren/Center Line) and Dan Dreyer (Metamora/Lapeer West) combined for 1,058 yards and eight touchdowns, and both appear healthy to start the 2001 campaign. Dreyer rushed for over 800 yards in 1999, while Poirier had 729 yards last fall despite missing one game and parts of two others with injuries. He garnered second team all-MIAA recognition at season's end. Backups include seniors Mustapha Cheaib (Dearborn) at running back and Jeff Long (Clarkston) at the fullback position. Cheaib rushed for a touchdown last season.

Huff will anchor a line that saw steady improvement throughout the 2000 campaign. The 270-pound senior earned first team all-MIAA honors and is one of three returning starters on the offensive line. The others provide plenty of size in 296-pound senior guard Bryan Heckman (Portage/Central) and 334-pound junior tackle Allen Hearn (Allegan). The players battling to fill the open slots aren't lightweights. Among those seeking a starting spot in the trenches are seniors Jason Dimaria (Roseville) and Joel Stapleton (Hemlock) and juniors Karl Doppelberger (EastPointe/Harper Woods Notre Dame) and Nick Chambers (Sterling Heights/Henry Ford II). Dimaria is the "smallest" of the foursome at 280 pounds. Doppelberger (at 6-5) and Chambers both are hovering at 290, while Stapleton tips the scales at 300.

Albion's 4-4 alignment gave help to the defensive line in stopping the run, and help to the defensive backs in tackling pass coverages. The league's smallest linebacker at 5-8 and 161 pounds, Todd Ritter (Birmingham/Seaholm) came up big in both areas, finishing the season with 52 tackles, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a blocked kick. He finished the season with second-team all-MIAA honors. Ritter got help inside with the development of Glen Brittich (Croswell/Croswell-Lexington). Earning a starting position by the second week of the season, Brittich finished his initial collegiate season with 62 tackles and two INTs. After that, depth is a question. One player who will help is senior Nick Loafman (Montrose/Hill-McCloy), a two-year starter before transferring off-campus for the 2000-2001 school year. Loafman was Albion's leading tackler in both his freshman and sophomore seasons.

Plenty of players got playing time on the defensive line last fall, and that depth could pay major dividends as this season begins. A fixture up front will be Vernon, whose nine tackles for loss was third best on the squad in 2000. Michael and Louis Stempki (St. Ignace/LaSalle) will also be hard players to keep out of the lineup. Michael Stempki led the team with six quarterback sacks, while Lewis got to the quarterback four times, along with five tackles for loss. Senior John Turner (Marshall) is a possible starter at an end position.

Filling the gaps left by graduation in the secondary will be a major challenge. Dan Deegan was a three-year first team all-MIAA performer, while Sean Brogan and John Cowley were among the leaders in tackles. Junior Jason Carpenter (Milan) played a very active role as a sophomore, with seven pass breakups and an interception to go with his 42 tackles. Scott Kerr's (Hartland/Orchard Lake St. Mary's) playing time last fall was limited by injuries. He should get a long look at a starting spot, along with fellow seniors Jared Merchant (Ithaca) and Kerry Wright (Berrien Springs).

It will be hard to top what Debbaudt and DeFrenn brought to the table for the last two seasons. Debbaudt missed just one field goal in 14 attempts last fall, and was perfect on 36 extra point tries. DeFrenn averaged better than 37 yards per punt after nearly hitting 40 yards per kick as a junior. Four freshmen and senior Eric Scott (Redford/Union), who missed all of last year with injuries, have a longer legacy to continue since Albion has had either a first team all-MIAA kicker or punter (or both some years) every season since 1986.

Kicking the football might be a question going into the season, but returning kicks is a Briton strength. Owens was among the Division III leaders in kick returns, averaging just under 27 yards on 16 kickoffs. Bennink is a breakaway threat on punt returns, averaging nearly eight yards per return last season.

Alma (6-4, 3-2 MIAA in 2000)
Following a 6-4 season in 2000, Alma will look to post its fifth straight winning season under head coach Jim Cole by returning a powerful offense and tough defense to the gridiron in 2001.

"We have the opportunity to make great things happen this season with the players and talent that we have," said Cole, who ranks third all-time at Alma with 52 career victories (52-40-0, 11th season). "Alma has always had great, exciting football to watch and this season will be no different."

At quarterback, junior Steve Slowke (Harper Woods) is Alma's only returning veteran with any game experience. In 2000, Slowke and senior Brandon Wrobel split time, posting similar passing statistics. With Wrobel graduated and sophomore Randolph Simmons transferring, the position is open for Slowke alone. Junior Mike Holes (Indian River) will be the backup. Both are two-sport athletes with Slowke serving as a shortstop and Holes a pitcher on the Scot baseball team.

In his sophomore year, Slowke passed for 901 yards in nine games, completing nearly 53% of his passes (75-for-143). Along with his seven touchdowns passing, Slowke also proved to be affective rushing the ball by gaining 194 yards on the ground, which included one TD.

"Steve has shown signs that he is more than capable of running the offense," said Cole. "He is a solid passer, but also runs the ball very effectively."

Juniors Tom Devore (Madison Heights) and Laurence Trumble (Utica) are looking to fill the running back position as both players split time last season. Cole still has to figure out who the actual starter will be as both have shown strong signs for the starting spot.

"For now, we will use both running backs until someone establishes themselves as the proven No. 1 starter," said Cole.

Devore led the team in rushing with 360 yards on 97 carries. His three rushing touchdowns also led the Scots in 2000. Trumble posted 258 yards on 60 carries, averaging 4.3 yards per touch. Trumble also recorded two touchdowns on the ground. Both running backs played in all 10 games, which is a good sign for Cole when it comes to experience and depth.

Sophomore Jeremy Droptiny (Greenville) will also provide much added depth at running back.

"It is good for us that they both saw significant time on the field last season," he said. "Experience is always a plus."

The wide receiver corp will be one of the strongest units of the team and may be quite possibly the best set of wideouts the in school history. The corp is anchored by senior Kris Ernst (Central Lake), who recorded a spectacular year in 2000. He will be joined by senior Brian Burgtorf (Cheboygan), junior Mark Boehms (Troy) and senior Brian Pierce (Jenison).

Ernst, Boehms and Burgtorf ranked one, two and three in receptions last season with Ernst leading the Scots with 60 catches for 796 yards and five TD's. Boehms finished second on the team with 45 grabs for 521 yards, while Burgtorf posted 36 catches for 502 yards. Boehms and Burgtorf also scored four touchdowns apiece. Pierce broke his ankle in the fourth game of the season at Hanover. Pierce received a fifth-year medical redshirt and will be a great fourth target for Slowke to throw to. Before the injury, Pierce had caught 15 passes for 160 yards.

"This is one of the best groups of receivers we've had at Alma in a long time," said Cole. "All four guys are extremely athletic and fast. Kris Ernst, Mark Boehms and Brian Burgtorf had great seasons for us last year and they should be even better this year. It was unfortunate that Brian Pierce suffered a season-ending injury, but he is in full health and ready for one more year."

Despite losing three seniors to graduation (Craig Calkins, Josh Heitsch, Matt Leighty), the offensive line will once again be solid as sophomore All-MIAA performer Josh Peters (Shepherd) and junior Aaron Wallace (Madison Heights) will contend for all-league honors in 2001. Peters earned all-conference accolades as a freshman after playing defense at the beginning of the year. Peters will play at one of the tackle positions, while Wallace will start at guard.

Other possible starters at guard will include senior Steve Bouvy (Reese), sophomore Kyle Lawrence (Gladwin), junior Mark Kato (Bay City) and junior Wade Seals (Alma). Sophomore Andy Myers (Shepherd) will handle the other duties at tackle, while sophomore Nate Edwards (Falmouth) will move from the defense to handle the snaps at center.

"Every year we have a solid offensive line that can block with the best of them," said Cole. "This year will be no different. We lost some strong blockers to graduation, but should fill the holes with players that saw time last season. Josh Peters and Aaron Wallace should be future All-MIAA players with the quality skills that they have."

The Alma defense will be strong once again. The loss of two-time D3football.com All-American Justin Harris to graduation hurts the defensive line, but a tough group of linebackers and skilled defensive backs will anchor a defense that ranked in the top of many MIAA defensive categories.

"The defensive line will see new faces, but we have some real talented guys at those positions," said Cole. "Our linebackers will be the heart of the defense and will be backed up by solid defensive backs. We have some questions to answer, but we should be ready to go by week one."

The defensive line will look very different after the graduation of Harris, who posted 17 tackles for loss and 13 sacks in his senior season, to go along with 58 tackles. His tackles for loss and sacks backed up the opposing offense 197 total yards.

With Harris gone, junior Matt Smith (Royal Oak) will be a key returnee at defensive end. In 10 games played, Smith posted 27 total tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack in 2000. Smith will be paired up with junior Domenic Wlodyka (Painesville, Ohio), who will play defensive tackle. Wlodyka had 25 tackles last season, but posted an even more impressive six tackles for loss, which ranked him fourth on the team.

Other veteran players looking for time will be senior Matt Culver (Howell), senior Kevin Hockenberry (Fenwick) and junior Nate Howell (Boyne Falls).

"We have some question marks at defensive line," said Cole. "What's positive about this group is that three of five linemen played at least nine games last season, so most of them have game experience and have posted solid statistics. We're looking for good things from Howell and Hockenberry, who both saw limited time last year."

The linebackers should be the strongest position on the defensive side of the ball. Five quality veterans, whom have seen extensive playing time, will battle for the open spots. All five athletes played in at least seven games last season, led by senior Patrick Cell (Traverse City), who recorded 34 tackles, eight tackles for loss and two sacks in 10 games.

Cell will be followed by junior Josh Funsch (West Branch), who posted 19 tackles in nine games, and junior Nate Taylor (Lapeer), who had 15 tackles in eight games played. Junior Mike Abbey (Burton), who started last season at defensive back, will play linebacker, while junior Jacob Wing (St. Louis) rounds out the top-five. Wing was the pleasant surprise last season, posting 20 tackles and four tackles for loss in seven games.

"The linebackers will be very good and should play well this season," said Cole. "We have a lot of experience at linebacker and have five very fierce competitors playing there. They are the anchor of the defense and will be expected to step up and made big plays."

In 2000, injuries forced Cole and defensive coordinator Chris Curtiss to use many different players at the defensive back position. It was a big minus for the defense last season, but is positive in 2001, because of so many players gaining valuable game experience.

Junior David Simpson (Stanton) will be the leader of the air defense. Simpson played in all 10 games last season, compiling 64 tackles, which ranked him second on the team. He also managed to throw together five tackles for loss, one sack and a team-leading four interceptions and nine pass breakups, which tied him for the team lead.

Senior David Schulz (Cheboygan), junior Gavin Fralick (Petoskey) and sophomore Chris Davis (Oscoda) will compete for the other spots.

"Our defensive backs will be strong, which will be led by David Simpson, who had a great season for us in 2000," said Cole. "We're relatively young at this spot, which will give many of the guys that played last year even more time this year."

The special teams will be strong this season with the return of junior Matt Piccirilli (Mt. Clemens) at kicker and sophomore Nate Sagle (St. Louis) at punter. Piccirilli was 7-for-14 on field goals last season, while Sagle punted 60 times, averaging 35.2 yards per punt.

Gavin Fralick will handle kickoffs, while Kris Ernst will handle all punt returns.

The 2001 schedule will be another tough one, featuring five teams worthy of a preseason top 25 ranking. The Scots will open the season at Wilmington and follow with a home contest against Wittenberg. Alma is 15-1 at home since 1996, with its only loss coming to Hope in 1998 (43-37 OT).

A Homecoming showdown against Hanover will be tough, followed by the conference opener against Albion a few weeks later in Albion. League champion Hope will follow the Albion game, while the Scots will round out the schedule versus Kalamazoo, at Adrian and versus Olivet.

"There is no question that we have one of the tougher schedules in the league and in the nation," said Cole. "It will be a large task, but with the talent and strength that we have, we should be very competitive this season. We want to win the league again, like we did in 1999, and get to the playoffs for the second time in school history."

Hope (8-2, 5-0 MIAA in 2000)
Hope College is the defending champion of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). The Flying Dutchmen posted an 8-2 season record and qualified for the NCAA Division III playoffs, but lost in the first round. Hope was ranked 23rd in the final D-III national poll.

Under coach Dean Kreps, the Flying Dutchmen have won three MIAA championships in four seasons posting a 24-13 record during that span, including a 18-4 mark in league games.

Hope returns seven starters on offense, including the entire offensive line. However, gone is the entire backfield, including quarterback J.D. Graves who was the most valuable player in the MIAA as a junior and senior.

Key offensive returnees include three all-league first teamers — senior tackle Bill Crane (6-6, 305), junior center Josh Rumpsa (6-3, 230) and senior wide receiver Brian Adloff (6-4, 205).

Adloff and junior flanker Mike Gle (6-0, 180) combined for 97 catches and 12 touchdowns last fall. Adloff already holds the Hope record for career receptions (139 catches for 1,658 yards). He has been all-conference first team for three years — the first two as a tight end and last year as a wide receiver.

Senior tackle Nick Kunnen of Muskegon, Mich. was an All-MIAA second team honoree last fall.

Hope returns seven starters on defense, including two all-league first teamers
— junior tackle Ryan Kerstetter (6-2, 225) and junior cornerback Nick Conrad (5-9, 165). Conrad and junior linebacker Josh Baumbach were honored as MIAA defensive players of the week. Baumbach was named to the All-MIAA second team, joining returning teammate Andy Keller (6-1, 240), a junior lineman.

Junior punter Vince Scheffler (6-3, 190) was all-league first team last fall. Senior Ian Fish (5-11, 180) returns after being sidelined early last season with a knee injury.

The 2001 season will include five home games highlighted by the traditional Wooden Shoes rivalry game against Kalamazoo for homecoming on Oct. 13. The slate of non-league opponents will be identical to a year ago.

Kalamazoo (5-4, 3-2 MIAA in 2000)
After posting its first winning record since 1993, the Hornet football team has positioned itself to move up in the MIAA. Twelve players on each side of the ball return after starting at least one game last season.

Sophomore Brett Foster leads a solid defensive line. Foster recorded 42 tackles last season, including eight for lost yardage and three sacks. He was selected to the All-MIAA second team. Joining Foster up front are Tim Prater '03, Eric Page '02 and Jude Vanover '03. Prater recorded 15 tackles last year, including six for lost yardage and 2½ sacks. Vanover had 11 tackles, including three for lost yardage and one sack. Page returns as a medical redshirt senior after suffering a season-ending injury in the first game of last season.

Senior co-captain Brant Haverdink leads the linebacker corps. An All-MIAA first team selection last season, Haverdink recorded a team-best 121 tackles, including 16 for lost yardage and 5½ sacks. He also had three interceptions. He was selected as MIAA Defensive Player of the Week twice. Joining Haverdink are Brad Zielaskowski '02, Dan Derksen '03 and Neil Laws '04. Zielaskowski had the third-highest tackle total on the team with 67, including seven for lost yardage and 1½ sacks. Laws recorded 39 tackles, including eight for lost yardage and 1½ sacks. Derksen was a starter before suffering
a season-ending injury.

The defensive secondary returns four starters. Brent Klein '04 and Nate
Hurst '02 fill the safety positions. Klein made 73 tackles as a freshman
last season, the second-highest total on the team. Hurst earned MIAA
honorable mention honors. He made 54 tackles on the season and returned
two interceptions 66 yards. Conor Lefere and Mark LaCombe started at
cornerback as freshmen last season. Lefere was a second-team All-MIAA
selection, making 38 tackles and intercepted four passes. LaCombe was an MIAA honorable mention selection with 35 tackles and five interceptions.

The offensive line keyed the offensive turnaround. Senior co-captain Brian Lewis returns anchors the line at center. Lewis is a four-year starter and earned first-team All-MIAA honors last season. Joining Lewis are four returning starters: senior Paul Casetta, senior Rickey Styes, junior Jon Rogosich, and junior Jared Otting. Junior Zach Burton returns to the tight end position.

Three starting receivers return for the 2001 season. Senior Jason Charnley had 24 catches last year for 274 yards (11.4 yds/catch) and two touchdowns. Junior T.J. Thayer caught a team-high 53 receptions for 551 yards (10.4 yds/catch) and one touchdown. He was an All-MIAA first team selection as a return specialist. Sophomore Andy Graham made 28 catches for 389 yards (13.9 yds/catch) and a team-high three touchdowns. Graham earned honorable mention All-MIAA honors.

Senior Justin Gross and sophomore Dwight White may be the best one-two running back combination in the MIAA. Each player earned honorable mention All-MIAA honors and will continue to split time in the backfield. White carried the ball 124 times for 613 yards (4.9 avg) and scored 13 touchdowns. He led the MIAA in scoring. Gross had 122 carries for 540 yards (4.4 avg) with three touchdowns.

Quarterback Zach Ellis '03 threw for 1,024 yards and five touchdowns last season. He was 80-for-160 (50.0%). Quarterback Bryan Gnyp '04 threw for 532 yards and four touchdowns, with a completion percentage of 45.8 (54-118).

Special teams will sparkle with Thayer and Graham. Thayer averaged 8.0 yards per punt return and 25.1 yards per kick return. Graham averaged 19.1 yards per kick return. Senior Tom Hillemeier returns to handle the punting and kicking duties. He was an All-MIAA second team last season, averaging 36.6 yards per punt. He was 9-for-12 on field goal attempts, including 6-for-6 from beyond 30 yards.

The season opens up with two non-conference games on the road. Home
contests include Rose-Hulman, Colorado College, Olivet (homecoming) and Adrian.

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