I could also go down the list of all my teammates.. I told him that back when we were playing it was never about the numbers, the stats or the honors. Concordia has taken advantage of these vast skillsets by burgeoning into an offense that does a lot more than dink and dunk. A personal foul on Jamestown and tough Ryan Durdon rushes of four and five yards had the Bulldogs knocking on the door. JaMaine Lewis (2004-07) 2,7316. Senior Aaron Rudloff has been a terror at the defensive end spot. When I switched to running back it was TJ (Austin) and Trey Barnes. The continuity among the linebackers is another plus. Head coach Ross Cimpl is in his eighth season leading Dakota Wesleyan, which has fallen on hard times of late. Alex Alvarez was a senior when I played as a freshman. The Bulldogs have not yet received any votes in the 2019 polls. Concordia University, Nebraska Golf Icon Men's Golf. Ive never had more confidence in an entire receiving core, Kemp said. We definitely cant let this continue.. The honoree for 2022 is Toby Hager, an offensive lineman and long snapper who studies Business Administration. Kreizel and Fitzke will be returning from injuries suffered last season. We expect that group to really perform well with guys like Art, Korrell, Lane (Castaneda), Garrett (Shardt) and Logan. None of the current receivers have yet reached the career achievement of a recent game breaking Bulldog receiver named Jared Garcia. Well start dissecting film on Northwestern tonight and tomorrow morning. His numbers in that game were 9-for-18 passing for 58 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Cimpl also made mention of Concordia coaches seemingly having so many children near the start of football season Thats a total Concordia thing. Cimpl expects better of his program after an uncharacteristic 2-9 season in 2018. In the opener versus Doane, Jake Kemp completed passes that covered distances of 29, 26 and 38 yards, respectively. Q: What can you say about how things may have looked a little bit different in the spring with Coach Corbin taking greater control of the offense now? None of its first four opponents have managed to score more than 17 points. As the eldest brother, Gene had to figure out football on his own. Q: Did you ever beat Roby or Martin deep in practice? We loved going against each other one-on-one. The defensive line and secondary units will look a bit different. Gene proved to be a quick study in regards to the game of football. The two sides will meet at Lloyd Wilson Field for a 1 p.m. CT kickoff on Saturday. Both signal callers are back in 2019, but Daberkow says the competition is wide open heading into fall camp. The Bulldogs will find out exactly how good their defense is in this matchup. Concordia (0-1)9/7 vs. Doane, L, 10-179/14 at Buena Vista, L, 24-279/21 at Hastings, 1 p.m.9/28 vs. Briar Cliff, 1 p.m.10/5 at Jamestown, 1 p.m.10/12 vs. Dakota Wesleyan, 1 p.m.10/19 vs. (11) Northwestern, 1 p.m.10/26 at (24) Dordt, 1 p.m.11/2 vs. Midland, 1 p.m.11/9 at (1) Morningside, 1 p.m. Hastings8/31 vs. Panhandle State, W, 40-229/14 vs. Jamestown, W, 38-219/21 vs. Concordia, 1 p.m.9/28 at Doane, 1 p.m.10/5 vs. (1) Morningside, 1 p.m.10/12 vs. Midland, 1 p.m.10/26 at Briar Cliff, 1 p.m.11/2 vs. (24) Dordt, 1 p.m.11/9 at (11) Northwestern, 1 p.m.11/16 at Dakota Wesleyan, 1 p.m. Drake Davidson, Cameron Quick and Adam Wasserman each got a chance behind center last week. Ryan Durdon ran seven times for 30 yards with a long of 17. Wyatt is an extremely good leader. Daberkow knew his team needed to gain experience and it needed to be bigger and stronger. Not long ago a major strength with DMauria Martin and Tarence Roby roaming around, the defensive backfield is one of the bigger question marks on the team. Daberkow isnt ready to play the role of conductor on any personal hype train (believe us, we asked him), but he has high praise for his linebackers after getting another chance to watch them this spring. Napier led the team with 12 tackles, including 1.5 for loss (and half a sack), while moving past 300 career tackles. Alex Alvarez (1999-03) 2,9595. Last week Koehlmoos emerged as the go-to target. Koehlmoos finished with eight catches for 137 yards and a touchdown and is another blossoming receiver. Hes stressing his players to be passionate about being a Jimmie.. Series vs. Dakota WesleyanConcordia and Dakota Wesleyan met on the gridiron only twice (1984 and 1985) before both programs became GPAC members in 2000 (first year of the conferences existence). We learned a lot from our campaign in 2018.. Lane Napier led the Bulldogs with eight tackles. Said Daberkow in a side interview, We believe in competition so were bringing in competition. 8 in both the GPAC Preseason Coaches Poll and the GPAC Media Poll. Frustrations from Dordt last week carried over as the Concordia University football team sputtered in a 27-7 loss to Midland in the 2019 home finale on Saturday (Nov. 2). The Bulldogs have converted the 14 turnovers into a total of just 17 points. There were many people in his life that helped make his NAIA Hall of Fame selection possible. I had called and spoke with Coach Roger and Coach Oetting and told them I was looking for a place to play. And the defense? For the eighth year in a row, a member of the Concordia University football team has represented the program with Academic All-District Team honors, as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). This was almost 20 years ago. The start of the spring semester rarely feels like spring in this part of the country. All four starters (and several backups) are capable of making game changing plays. The defense is shaping up to be as stout as the Concordia University football team has put together in years. Sure there were moments when Garrett returned to Los Angeles for school breaks and thought of never coming back to Concordia. Jamestown was 2-for-19 on third downs and committed a pair of turnovers. Concordia fell in each of its final four games of the fall. However, Jordan Spilinek (1-for-3 on field goals) missed wide left from 33 yards as time expired. Midland quarterback Noah Oswald connected with Austin Harris on separate touchdown plays of 21, 37 and 16 yards. We have an offensive group that believes in what were doing. SEWARD, Neb. We knew if we shut down the run we could force them to pass, Tachovsky said. 2018 GPAC All-Conference:Lane Napier (first team); Ryan Durdon (second team); Kordell Glause (second team); Vince Beasley (honorable mention); Grady Koch (honorable mention); Derek Tachovsky (honorable mention); Zac Walter (honorable mention). We left a lot on the table, I felt like. Still, the Bulldogs had their chances to escape North Dakota with a win. Go a little farther. The Tigers have some issues to sort out after last weeks drubbing. Mitchell's pick occurred on fourth down of the first possession in the third overtime. Im excited for our team. I was faster but they were a lot bigger and stronger. That set up Ryan Durdons six-yard touchdown run on the next play. I got to play four years under Coach Mac and his offense suited me well as a tight end. There were no scholarships for football, no matter how skilled an athlete was. Because I grew up in inner city Los Angeles. Unfortunately, the memories that came out of last week wont be as fond. Nope, head coach Patrick Daberkow isnt ready to name a starting quarterback just yet, but the offense appears much more capable of rattling off explosive plays in both the pass and run games. We learned the parts we needed to know for spring ball. Concordia collected six sacks and held the Tigers to 12 rushing yards in another stellar performance. The Bulldogs scored points on all five red zone trips while Hastings did not reach the red zone even once. Concordia entered this season knowing it had to get better in this area. The coaching staff has emphasized upgrading the programs overall physicality in terms of height and size. We had to try a lot of stuff. NorthwesternGPAC preseason: 2nd (coaches); 2nd (media)NAIA coaches poll (Oct. 14): 6thMassey Ratings: 16th Napier the third Bulldog this season to be named GPAC award winnerIts not hyperbolic to call linebacker Lane Napier one of the best defensive players ever to wear the navy and white and hes only a junior. Todos los derechos reservados. Daberkow and the Bulldogs are dreaming big behind returning quarterback DJ McGarvie. The headliner is junior Lane Napier, who led all NAIA players with 142 tackles and was named first team All-American by the Associated Press in 2018. The two sides also met at Bulldog Stadium in 2018. Rushing: Ryan Durdon 39 rushes, 80 yards, 2.1 avg, 0 td; 5 catches, 40 yards Receiving: Arthur Anderson 12 catches, 153 yards, 12.8 avg, 1 td Defense: Lane Napier 22 tackles, 2.5 tfls, 0.5 sack, 2 ff, fr, Hastings Head Coach: Tony Harper (34-42, 8th season) Passing: Isaiah Jackson 34/67 (.507), 451 yards, 3 td, 2 int, 116.1 effic. The 2019 passing attack is built upon a receiver core deep in playmakers who share joy in each others success. Larry believes this made his parents more apt to emphasize the value of getting an education. The Bulldogs pulled out a 16-13 victory despite being outgained, 347-144. Scouting DoaneDoane struggled mightily in its season opener, but take it with a grain of salt. Unfortunately, the conditions negated Concordias athletic advantage at the skill positions and forced the visitors to virtually abandon a passing attack that has proven capable of making big plays. Former Lincoln Lutheran standout Logan Kreizel and Seward High School product Brady Fitzke also possess plenty of ability. We finished drives and finished plays, Daberkow said. Obviously Ill be graduating, getting a job and working. Head coach Chris Bessler ofDoane, Concordias first opponent, expects his 2019 squad to be a little bit bigger, little bit faster as compared to a year ago. He made a return to Seward in 1967 and taught classes at Concordia at the same time as Ron Harms roamed the sidelines as head coach. It could take some time to rekindle the magic the Jimmies had when Mistro (as a player) helped them to NAIA playoff appearances in 2006 and 2007. SEWARD, Neb. I couldnt tell you. Stenhouse has gone over 100 yards receiving in each of his first two games with Hastings. In Fridays scrimmage, the football was consistently splitting the uprights. )PR SHAMAR MORELAND, Ottawa (Ariz.), 2019 Concordia Football Media Guide | PDF. The Bulldogs left no doubt with the help of a 31-yard touchdown run by Ryan Durdon with 5:01 left in the third quarter. 177 nationally out of 251 NCAA Division III squads. Through three games, Kemp has been incredibly efficient, completing 66.2 percent of his passes. Dakota Wesleyan appeared at No. Gene spent 58 years of his life as either a student or faculty member at Concordia. Thats probably the most important group to have jell as a collective unit. Head coach Patrick Daberkows squad had not suffered a defeat quite like this one this fall. The Doniphan native was also affected last week by the field conditions. Daberkow and company have also pulled eight recruits out of Texas, five from Kansas, three apiece from Colorado and Missouri and one each from the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York and New Mexico. Our secondary is untested, Daberkow said. Meyer had ties to southern California. RD: A lot of them Vince (Beasley), Jared Garcia, Trey Barnes, Tarence Roby and DA (DMauria Martin). I may have caught a couple on them. Freshman AJ Jenkins made a big impact on Saturday by forcing one fumble and by picking off a pass. The first half was closely contested. Determan caught both of Lester's touchdown passes. The Bulldogs forced two turnovers of Doane, two of Buena Vista, three of Hastings and seven of Briar Cliff. The players were always here, Garrett says of Crenshaws previously untapped football potential. His tackle count after just two seasons stands at 239. Career totalsRiley Bilstein 78 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 6 pass breakups (23 games)Lane Napier 269 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 5 pass breakups (23 games)Derek Tachovsky 145 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 5 pass breakups (25 games)Zac Walter 126 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 4 interceptions (23 games) Beran raises eyebrowsSophomore receiver Cayden Beran is the breakout star of the season to this point. For the second week in a row, the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Defensive Player of the Week award has gone to a member of the Concordia University football team. The 2019 Bulldog honoree is senior defensive end Aaron Rudloff, who is a secondary education major. SEWARD, Neb. Concordias linebackers also contribute heavily to the total. Doane has taken a bit of a step back as a program since qualifying for the NAIA playoffs in 2015 and 2016. Gary Seevers (1953-56) 3,2574. The Concordia football program is glad to have the 2018 season in the rearview mirror. Through the success, the accolades and his outgoing style, Garrett has become well-known in Los Angeles, a place that he has called home for most of his life. First-year head coach Brian Mistro inherited a program coming off a 3-8 record in 2018. In the rout of Hastings, Tachovsky collected seven tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, an interception, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup. As a result, the GPAC named the Wilber, Neb., native the conferences defensive player of the week. You know that you do your job, the guy behind has his job and its just going to get done. In six games, Kemps total of 1,175 passing yards already surpasses the aforementioned totals. The Chargers mustered only 259 yards themselves, but got some help via Markel Robys 32-yard interception return for a touchdown. A 2018 NAIA Scholar-Athlete, Rudloff enjoyed a monster senior season on the gridiron for one of the nations most stout rush defenses. Senior linebacker Derek Tachovsky took the honor last week after he filled the stat sheet in the 44-0 wipeout at Hastings. Transfer Johnny Johnson should supply a big lift at safety. Concordia got its only score of the day at the 8:52 mark of the first quarter when it cashed in on a muffed Midland punt. Theres no doubt about a Concordia linebacker crew that ranks as one of the GPACs top units. Most tackles, GPAC era299 Lane Napier (2017-- )290 Sean Stewart (1999-02)261 Michael Hedlund (2013-16)246 Ben Klein (2008-11)237 Jerrod Fleming (2008-11)234 Tait Sibbel (2012-15) Passing game groundedWe really didnt mean to jinx it last week by talking aboutConcordias budding receiver core. Napier slogged through the mud last week to record 23 tackles, three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in another monster effort. A year before, Nebraska Wesleyan topped the Bulldogs, 37-34, in overtime. GAME INFO | Military Appreciation DayNo. Were all going to get our money either way. The Hall has called. The Beavers were picked ninth in the America Rivers Conference preseason poll. Theyre coming along really well, Daberkow said. Jake Kemp was picked off three times and the Bulldogs fumbled away a kickoff. If we can keep them healthy theyre going to be pretty good this year. 4 nationally in total defense (279.6). I owe a great deal of gratitude to Concordia, Garrett says. Now hes fully recovered from the injuries that plagued him in high school and making spectacular grabs deep downfield. Kemp steadies passing gameThe passing game is operating at a level never before seen in program history at least in terms of passing yardage per game. In the secondary, OJ Ferguson and AJ Jenkins both plucked an interception. He set a new standard for whats achievable for a single player and, with his 2001 teammates, showed what heights are possible for Concordia football. As a Bulldog, he caught 168 passes for 2,458 yards and 24 touchdowns. The Bulldogs did not receive any votes in the preseason national poll this preseason. Mustang quarterback Joe Doincheck piled up 339 passing yards and two touchdowns while star running back Arnijae Ponder ran for three scores. Norbert worked maintenance at a local grain elevator. The entire secondary has to be replaced and star running back Tahj Willingham has moved on, butHastingshead coach Tony Harper is elated to return an experienced quarterback in Isaiah Jackson. Garrett admits that hes tough on his players. We learned a ton and we have challenged our players like never before. After three-straight running plays went nowhere, Fenelon booted the game winner. Pumphrey carried the ball 15 times for 48 yards. That outing bumped Durdons career rushing total to 2,235 yards as he continues to push for a top five spot on the programs all-time list (see below). We gave up a few big plays that well go watch film on and see what we did. Kemp and his receivers really clicked at Hastings in the 44-0 blowout win. There are rarely Earth shattering takeaways that come out of an intrasquad, but the Bulldogs are certainly more dangerous offensively than they were this time a year ago. A large chunk of that possession came on the Bulldogs lone scoring drive, which covered 81 yards on 15 plays and ate up 7:39. The freshman Spilinek may have the edge at this point. Jeff Towns (1978-79) 1,9309. He joined senior linebacker Derek Tachovsky (Sept. 23) and freshman safety AJ Jenkins (Sept. 30) as GPAC weekly honorees. He may even get a breather or two with the hopeful comeback of Jonah Weyand. The Bulldogs look to regroup this Saturday when Dakota Wesleyan makes a visit to Seward for the third year in a row. He carried his 200 pounds with surprising ease, was a bearcat on defense, a tireless player and a power on offense.. Concordia University - Nebraska. The Warrior coaching staff includes former Bulldog head coach Vance Winter, now the defensive coordinator at Midland. Jared was always giving me advice. The event will run May 24-26 at Indiana Wesleyan . Alex Alvarez (1999-03) 2,9595. We think weve found that in this class. By Jacob Knabel on May. Unfortunately, their talents were negated by the muddy conditions. If I dont say anything a lot of the young guys wont know what is expected of them. Fresh off one of the top seasons ever by a Concordia University football defensive player, junior linebacker Lane Napier has been named to the 2019 NAIA Preseason Starting Lineup by College Football America Yearbook (CFAY). Seven of his punts have pinned the opposition inside its own 20. We came away with more turnovers than we thought we were going to.. The official 2023 Baseball Roster for the Concordia University, St. Paul Golden Bears During one game, an opposing player purposely tried to twist Seevers ankle. Bill Connelly looks at the burning questions and key players for the Seminoles, Tigers and the rest of the teams that used to make up the Atlantic Division. Now Concordia is riding high following victories over Hastings and Briar Cliff. Durdon did his best to carry the mail. The Defenders made the Bulldogs pay with a run-oriented offense that piled up 269 rushing yards. To this point, the unit has lived up to expectations. Head coach Matt McCartys program is aiming for a third-straight berth in the NAIA Championship Series. Daberkow has confidence that Corbins influence will also lead to more productivity. Im really excited to see what he does and to work with him as far as what we want this program to look like offensively, how to put points on the board and how to work with the special teams and the defense. They played fast-pitch softball in the fall and spring and baseball in the summer. Back on the home turf that will ensure a more typical football surface, the Bulldogs hope to get their offense back on track this week. The Concordia D has also notched 11 sacks, has forced seven turnovers and contributed a touchdown in the game at Buena Vista on Zac Walters 79-yard interception return. Four of five games have been decided by a touchdown or less. Core caught 42 passes for 436 yards and seven touchdowns for a Bluejay team that reached the quarterfinals in Class B. Bryce Collins (2013-16) 3,5473. They were terrorized by Concordias vaunted linebacker crew. Against Doane, Ryan Durdon was stuffed (19 rushing yards on 15 carries). JAMESTOWN, N.D. By the time Saturday (Oct. 5)s four-overtime slog came to a conclusion, players from both sides were caked in mud from head to toe. 27 Final Men's Lacrosse 5 #RV Aquinas 13 vs #4 Concordia Ann Arbor Recap Box Score Video Apr. A week after mudding through slop in a four-overtime contest at Jamestown, the Concordia University football team returned to its home turf on a sunny and breezy Saturday (Oct. 12)in Seward. Garrett simply had to pay $35 in gas money and be willing to take turns driving. Napier has collected first team all-conference honors in each of his first two collegiate seasons. Its a fun position to be in as a coach. Hes been coaching the B team. They called me in and asked if I would mind taking over the program until they find a coach. All-American linebacker Lane Napier came away with 23 tackles (three for loss) and 2.5 sacks. Dont be intimidated. Concordia . Q: What is the one thing you admire most about Coach Daberkow? On the ensuing kickoff, Brady Fitzke recovered the onside kick to ice the game. A large chunk of their 252 total yards came on an 83-yard touchdown run by Ryan Durdon. Beran just might be the new star receiver. Don Baker (1971-75) 1,799. The official 2023 Football Roster for the University of Nebraska . In the rankingsConcordia last cracked the NAIA top 25 national poll on Nov. 6, 2017 but then dropped out after falling in the 2017 finale. Napier deservedly gets a lot of praise, but Concordias defense is playing well at all levels. The defending NAIA national champion Mustangs (9-0, 8-0 GPAC) remained undefeated. Certainly the yards and the touchdowns are a nice bonus, but stacking wins is the much greater reward. Northwestern checked in at No. The native of Battle Creek, Neb., concluded the 2019 campaign with 41 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, nine sacks, five quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. The Oettings typically did not drift too far from Emma, but Gene changed the game when he settled on Concordia, his landing spot for both high school and college. Gene saw what happened and took immediate action. The news outlet honored a total of 10 Bulldogs. You just have to push through when you think you cant go anymore. Cayden Beran stepped up a lot and weve worked on better route running, improving our hands and getting open more. Wagner weathered the storm through an 0-11 campaign in 2017 and the Chargers shot up to a 6-5 mark (school record for wins in a season) in 2018. On paper, its difficult to pinpoint a weakness for a Red Raider squad that ranks in the top 10 nationally in both scoring offense and defense. The Broncos had not lost at home to the Bulldogs since 2005. Explains Koehlmoos, I guess youd call Art and I the fast ones. The defense is so much fun to watch, Kemp said. A product of Wilcox-Hildreth High School, Jenkins began this season listed as a linebacker, but has won a spot in the starting defensive backfield. | Lakeshore HS Trace Leners| Salina, Kan. | Sacred Heart HS Johnathan Miller| Rio Rancho, N.M. | Rio Rancho HS Nate Moore| Merced, Calif. | Atwater HS Gavin Mull| Roanoke, Texas | Byron Nelson HS Peyton Ott| Aurora, Neb. Thirty-one years after being tagged as the interim football coach, Garrett has become a mainstay at Crenshaw. Returning All-American Lane Napier has flown around to make a team high 22 tackles while Riley Bilstein has already made 4.5 stops in the backfield. Im just more mature. The numbers were again impressive at Jamestown. Throughout the list of commits we have guys who are a little taller than what we have had in the past. No doubt he was most fond of Concordia, where he spent 58 years of his life as a student or faculty member. Bryce Collins (2013-16) 3,5473. ConcordiaGPAC preseason: 8th (coaches); 8th (media)NAIA coaches poll (Oct. 14): not rankedMassey Ratings: 62nd. Jon Von Rentzell 1,771 (1984) Sack lunchWith 17 sacks this season, the Bulldogs have surpassed their total of 16 from the entire 2018 season. Weve come a long way from a year ago.. If the workload is deemed manageable, Ryan Durdon can star as one of the nations best kick returners (averaged 33.7 yards on 11 returns last season). The Red Raiders have reached the top of the mountain in their past, having won NAIA national championships in 1973 and 1983. Kicking gameConcordia attempted to go for it on fourth down 39 times throughout the 2018 season. The Chargers still have yet to crack the national poll in the existence of a program that began in 2003. ConcordiaGPAC preseason: 8th (coaches); 8th (media)NAIA coaches poll (Oct. 7): not rankedMassey Ratings: 62nd. The Tigers made their way into the top 25 at some point every year from 2008 through 2017. What makes you optimistic that things will be different this fall? Durdons per carry average slipped from 5.5 as a sophomore to 3.7 as a junior while working with an offensive line that was a work-in-progress. Its the beginning of year three as head coach for Patrick Daberkow. It was clear from the beginning, Gene had talent and then head coach Herb Meyer would be a major beneficiary. The full-time staff includes defensive coordinator Corby Osten, pass game coordinator Reggie Corbin and special teams coach and recruiting coordinator Wes Coomes. Cayden Beran caught six passes for 70 yards. The Bulldogs have mostly dominated the series, but the Chargers protected their home turf last season with a 23-14 victory over Concordia. On that date, Concordia won its school record 10th game of the season in what resulted in a 31-26 victory over St. Ambrose University (Iowa). Im pretty focused on this football season. Every other spot appears up for grabs. Especially when we got to our senior year, we just wanted to go out and play some great football and put some wins on the board. They were picked by both coaches and media to place ninth in the GPAC. Midland34. Thats what we saw today.. We probably should have more to show for it, but they never once pointed the finger. Concordia University, Nebraska Football Icon Football. RD: Hes been here for a long time and hes seen a lot of running backs. Phillip Elder (2002-05) 2,0278. There needed to be a notion that we could win. His touchdown in the first overtime knotted the game, 10-10. Concordia is 2-1 over its first three home games. He threw the shot put, javelin and the discus for the track and field team. There were a combined 20 punts in a quirky, wild affair that ended in a 16-14 Concordia win. Last year was different. Its biggest offensive threat has been receiver Garrett Mitchell, who has 24 catches for 329 yards and four touchdowns. Peru State: Mardarius Adams, John Brady, Luis Constantino, Travis Reed, Jordan Willis. Previously, no Bulldog had made three field goals in a game since Kenny Zoeller accomplished that feat four times during the 2012 campaign. Tachovsky and the Concordia defense stifled Hastings in the stunningly one-sided 44-0 win. As a result, Napier was named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. The one Concordia turnover came on Lane Napiers interception. They supported the athletic ventures of their six children, but rarely attended games because of work demands. It was ferocious. We just take it play by play, Napier said. Today he is a positive influence in his family, congregation, work place and community. Gene saw only one basketball game before moving to Seward. Meanwhile, All-American Lane Napier topped the team with eight tackles. Theres a friendly competition to see who can one-up the other person, but at the same time, we know its all for the good of the team, Castaneda said. JaMaine Lewis (2004-07) 2,7316. Concordia University Athletics 4090 Geddes Rd. Sitting at 0-2 with eight games left on the schedule, theres two ways this season can go, Daberkow said. When we needed a touchdown hed just go up and get it. Tough kids. The interception last week was the first of his career. Troy Schlueter (2000) 100 Durdon climbing the ladderThe hope is that a more seasoned offensive line will pave the way for larger running lanes this season for all-conference back Ryan Durdon. There are a lot of names that could be listed here. Massey Ratings currently lists Concordia as the 62nd ranked team nationally in the NAIA (fell seven spots after the loss at Jamestown). Beran ranks second and fourth, respectively, in the GPAC in those categories. The second Oetting brother in line, Larry, called Gene a hero of his. Going against them you really figure out what you have to fix, because theyll expose you. It didnt stop Gene from becoming one of the greatest football players in Concordias history. Coordinator Corby Osten and his defense would also like to move up from 60th nationally in total yardage as it finished in 2018. Our group one offensive line is a group were trying to keep healthy. Tahj Willingham ran for 173 yards and a touchdown to supply a big portion of the Bronco offense. Concordia doesnt want to let this be the week that the Tigers find remedies to the issues that have plagued them. They are currently ranked 84th nationally by Massey Ratings. Devin Smith, Director of AthleticsIt was readily apparent early in Ross undergraduate career that our Bulldog football coaching staff had identified an individual who carried himself with great composure and possessed hidden athletic talents. Notes kept coming from Concordia, Concordia, Concordia. And to be able to do it on the road against a conference rival is very rewarding. The likes of Chase Hammons, Gary Nieuwkoop and Aaron Rudloff possess the most experience. I always love taking part in that. There are guys sitting second on the depth chart that would have started for us almost every other year.. The offense has balance with Tyson Kooima starring at quarterback and with Jacob Kalgonis (4,036 career rushing yards) averaging more than 6.0 yards per carry at running back. You already know about Ryan Durdon, who should have more help in the backfield from up-and-comers such as Jonah Weyand. Rushing: Stephen Grimm 12 rushes, 81 yards, 6.8 avg, 2 td Receiving: Eric Pacheco 5 catches, 105 yards, 21.0 avg, 2 td Defense: Tanner Frost 4 tackles, 1.5 tfls, 1.5 sacks. The rest of the offensive line has been pretty stable with Cole Baumgartner and Michael Brewer at the tackle spots, Evrett Shaw at another guard position and Johnny Robinson at center. He burned Concordia by snagging 10 passes for 226 yards. )DL JEREMY JOHNSON, Bethel (Tenn.)LB JASON FERRIS, Montana Western LB LANE NAPIER, Concordia (Neb. Our defense has been lights out all three games this season. Von Thomas 1,840 (2012)5. A year ago Concordia did not make a field goal until the final game of the season. Erik DeHaven (2001) 1103. Concordia last defeated Morningside in 2003. The year before we could call just about whatever play we wanted and we could get four-to-five yards usually. The grittiness of the defense was on full display on Dakota Wesleyans final possession of the first half. Bob had the chance to play at Concordia with both Larry and Dennis. A young offensive line flush with sophomores in the two deep is coming of age while a receiving corps spearheaded by the likes of Art Anderson, Korrell Koehlmoos and Logan Kreizel has the ability to get behind the defense. We have a really exciting group coming in. A dozen Bulldogs represented the Concordia University football team with mention on the 2019 Omaha World-Herald NAIA/NCAA Division III All-Nebraska Football Team. We just played hard. Crume will play an especially important role in recruiting on Coach Daberkow's staff. The statistics were especially gaudy last week. I have to figure out what the next step is. There had not been an indication of the wipeout that was coming at Lloyd Wilson Field. I think when the dust settles, Ryan will be up there with the best.. Napier was also chosen as an Associated Press NAIA First Team All-American in 2018 when he led the NAIA in tackles. Keep in mind that our staff manually edits and prepares the archives for most audio-only events before they are posted to the portal, so please allow up to 72 hours or more for those to become available. #6 Carlos Orquiz Midfielder 5-10 Senior Chihuahua, Mexico Defensive end Robert Robinson has been a terror coming off the edge. In most LA-based stories written about Garrett, his days in Seward have become a footnote, overshadowed by the state titles, coaching awards and unmistakable charisma. Career totalsRiley Bilstein 70 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 3 pass breakups (21 games)Lane Napier 251 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 5 pass breakups (21 games)Derek Tachovsky 128 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 4 pass breakups (23 games)Zac Walter 119 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 2 interceptions (21 games) Running game on the mendIt seems likely that Concordia will try to get the running game going this week. These guys have worked extremely hard to get to where they are. Next Saturday (Sept. 21) brings another rivalry matchup with Concordia set to head to Hastings (2-0, 1-0 GPAC) for a 1 p.m. CT kickoff from Lloyd Wilson Field. They were picked eighth among the 10 GPAC football schools by both the coaches and media in the preseason. 39 nationally in the Massey Ratings. D-line surgeThe entire front seven proved disruptive versus Doane. When questioned by a Los Angeles reporter during Rams training camp, Bob remarked that Emma was halfway between Sweet Springs and Concordia right off of Blackwater Creek. The response drew laughs. Durdon rushed 24 times for 61 yards. Modern college football overtime rules were adopted in 1995. I want them to be able to ask me and I can tell them. The Bulldogs limited Briar Cliff to only 191 total yards and five first downs. ConcordiaGPAC preseason: 8th (coaches); 8th (media)NAIA coaches poll (Sept. 23): not rankedMassey Ratings: 62nd, Briar CliffGPAC preseason: 5th (coaches); 5th (media)NAIA coaches poll (Sept. 23): not rankedMassey Ratings: 39th GPAC Defensive Player of the Week Tachovsky leads star-studded linebackersThe linebacker crew has been worth talking about every week. Next Saturday (Oct. 19) the Bulldogs will host seventh-ranked Northwestern (5-0, 4-0 GPAC) at 1 p.m. CT. The eldest brother, Gene, is to thank for beginning the Oetting pipeline to Concordia. RD: Its in the past, not even thinking about last year. As of National Signing Day (Feb. 6), the Bulldogs have secured pledges from 35 current high school seniors and one transfer. You get the feeling that Korrell Koehlmoos would play college football for the rest of his life, if only that was allowed. We learned the parts we needed to know for spring ball. Says Garrett, Im just your average guy trying to do Gods will. That type of servant mind grew, at least in part, out of three-and-a-half years spent studying physical education and playing football at 800 North Columbia Avenue. Garrett Folchert 315 (vs. Midland, 2015)5. NAIA Football National Championship Series Quarterfinals. In that contest, the Bulldogs struggled to get much going offensively. His scoring grab covered 55 yards and was the lone touchdown of the day for the Bulldogs. Northwestern has been ranked in 28-straight NAIA top 25 polls. Last weeks defeat involved particularly unique circumstances with the field at Jamestown turning into a mud pit that virtually eliminated the passing games for both teams. His final kick early in the fourth quarter proved to be the game winner. Visit ESPN to view the latest Concordia-Nebraska Concordia University (NE) news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more With the countdown until the Doane game at 15 days, the Bulldogs treated a large preseason audience to some football underneath the lights on Friday (Aug. 23). 1 defense in the nation. The programs annual public fall intrasquad serves as a reminder each year that the official start of a new season is near. The Bulldogs will try to shake off those frustrations this Saturday when they take on Hastings while renewing a longtime rivalry. Series vs. HastingsConcordia and Hastings have met 51 times on the gridiron with the very first matchup taking place in 1966 (6-6 tie). Its possible that the Bulldogs could end up filling the secondary with four new starters this fall. Concordia (0-1)9/7 vs. Doane, L, 10-179/14 at Buena Vista, 6 p.m.9/21 at Hastings, 1 p.m.9/28 vs. Briar Cliff, 1 p.m.10/5 at Jamestown, 1 p.m.10/12 vs. Dakota Wesleyan, 1 p.m.10/19 vs. (11) Northwestern, 1 p.m.10/26 at (24) Dordt, 1 p.m.11/2 vs. Midland, 1 p.m.11/9 at (1) Morningside, 1 p.m. Buena Vista (1-0)9/5 at Hamline, W, 51-79/14 vs. Concordia, 6 p.m.9/21 vs. Nebraska Wesleyan, 1 p.m.9/28 at Simpson, 1 p.m.10/5 vs. Wartburg, 1 p.m.10/12 at Coe, 1 p.m.10/19 vs. Central, 1 p.m.10/26 at Loras, 1 p.m.11/2 vs. Luther, 1 p.m.11/9 at Dubuque, 1 p.m. A native of Doniphan, Neb., Spilinek connected on attempts of 34, 29 and 35 yards out as part of his perfect day versus Briar Cliff. Start the countdown to the 2023 Concordia University Football season. The Warriors actually found some success running the football against Concordias top-five rated rush defense. On special teams, Tanner Schwaninger blocked a punt (Concordia failed to turn it into points). The Broncos have the upper hand with an all-time series record of 36-14-1. On this particular Saturday, all four starting linebackers registered at least six tackles, led by a dozen from senior Derek Tachovsky. Addthis. Thirteen Bulldogs have represented the Concordia University Football program with 2022 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete recognition. Concordia all-time leading rushers1. Meanwhile, punter Lane Castaneda is averaging 37.6 yards on his 32 punts. We really feel like our linebacker group is one of the better ones out there, Daberkow said. The vaunted linebacker group has also combined for two sacks. No opponent has scored more than 27 points in any single game (and that total was inflated by an interception return for a touchdown). We didnt talk about it at all this spring. The Bulldogs completed only three passes for 17 yards for the day and did not attempt a single pass in any of the four overtimes. They were outgained by Ottawa, 567-186, and committed three turnovers. It helps a lot, Walter says. Football 2019 Football Schedule/Results 3-7 overall | 3-6 GPAC | Season Stats | Roster 2019 Roster STAFF Patrick Daberkow, Head Coach (3rd Year) Corby Osten, Defensive Coordinator Reggie Corbin, Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Wes Coomes, Special Teams Coordinator / JV Head Coach Ron Jackson, Graduate Assistant (Defensive Line) To put it simply, the offensive numbers were ugly, but hardly shocking given the mud pit surface. Ryan Durdon touched the ball 26 times (24 rushes, two receptions), but averaged 2.5 yards per carry at Buena Vista. Also from the same Decatur High School that Durdon graduated from, Kemp appeared to be finding a groove in the middle of last season before he suffered a hand injury that kept him out for virtually the entire second half of the season. You really had nothing if you didnt get a degree. Really Im just honored that I have this opportunity. SEWARD, Neb. I called my wife (Jill) and let her know and the second person I called was Jarrod Pimentel, Wurdeman said. At the moment, Daberkow expects more than one quarterback to get snaps. Concordia knows it has a big-time playmaker in running back Ryan Durdon and blossoming receiving threats in the likes of Art Anderson, Brady Fitzke, Logan Kreizel, Korrell Koehlmoos and others. All four of its previous defeats had been decided by margins of a touchdown or less. . Head coach Ross Cimpl brought plenty of comedy to his speech. The Bulldogs are optimistic that better health and a more experienced offensive line will be a key to improvement in 2019. Phil Seevers 1,938 (1988)4. He piled up 21 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack and was named GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Concordia outgained Hastings, 443-186, and put a pounding on the home team, 44-0. Led by Coach Courtney Meyer, the Bulldogs enjoyed a special journey that resulted in a GPAC championship and national quarterfinal appearance. Large on-campus visit days are a big part of the equation and interactions and connections made through social are dynamics that are here to stay. Phil Seevers 1,938 (1988)4. I just did it because after college you cant really have long hair. Concordia will get a look this week at just how much the Beaver run defense has improved. It will be homecoming on the Concordia University campus as Briar Cliff comes to town. Mollring employs a capable offense highlighted by junior receiver Eric Pacheco. The Bulldogs ended 2018 ranked 59th nationally with 234.5 passing yards per game allowed. One of the stars behind last weeks dominance, senior linebacker Derek Tachovsky has been named the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Defensive Player of the Week, as announced on Monday (Sept. 23). A Crete High School product, Weyand suffered an ACL tear in the 2018 season opener and missed the remainder of the campaign. Hastings will be aiming for a third-straight win in this series. I trust that when the ball leaves my hands, they will make the play and come down with that ball. Coordinator Reggie Corbin also wants to get redshirt freshman back Jonah Weyand involved. The Hutto, Texas, native leads the Bulldogs this season with 21 receptions for 322 yards and two touchdowns. SEWARD, Neb. No. Jamestown has not appeared in the NAIA top 25 since the preseason of 2009. A year ago against Jamestown, Durdon ran for 53 yards and two touchdowns on 15 rushes. Concordia-Nebraska Concordia University (NE) Schedule 2022 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 hidden No Data Available This is a real hard pill to swallow.. The Bulldogs have had some success in recent years, knocking off the Broncos in 2013, 2015 and 2016. If all goes according to plan, Concordia will have greater continuity up front. TV did not reach the Oettings until about 1950. I believe we have the best receiving core in the GPAC. Garrett has never wavered in his philosophy on how to approach the players he coaches. No one could have imagined that many years later, players Garrett coached would reach the NFL and then give credit back to their high school coach. There is potential for the passing attack to make a jump simply because of the receiving talent. His 309 passing yards last week represented a career high. Were excited to go against some other jerseys and prove it.. 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