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GAME 1 � MISSOURI S&T � THUR. AUG. 28 � STOKES STADIUM � 7:30 P.M.

Series Record: Truman leads 49-21-4First Meeting: 1909 (UMR won 21-0 - away)Last Meeting: 2007 (Truman won 38-31 - away)Last MST Win: 1983 14-9 in RollaLast TrumanWin: 2007Series Notes: The Bulldogs winning streak overMissouri-Rolla is currently at 22 straight games.

Series Information

Head Coach: Kirby CannonAlma Mater, Year:Missouri State, 1981Career Record: 24-75 (nine years)Record @ MSU: SameFootball Phone: (573) 341-4957Best Time To Call: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Assistant Coaches:Offensive Coordinator: Josh RichardsOffensive Line:Andy BallDefensive Backs: Travis BoulwareDefensive Line: Kyran Weaver

Location: Rolla, Mo.Founded: 1870Enrollment: 6,000Nickname:MinersColors: Silver, Gold & GreenStadium:Allgood-Bailey StadiumCapacity/Surface: 8,000/Natural GrassConference: NCAA Division II IndependentChancellor: Dr. John Carney IIIDirector of Athletics:Mark Mullin

SID: John KeanWork Phone: (573) 341-4140Email: [email protected] Box: (573) 341-4057WebAddress: sports.mst.edu

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

MISSOURI S&T

Date Opponent TimeAug. 28 @ Truman 7:30 p.m.Sept. 6 @ Arkansas-Monticello 6:00 p.m.Sept. 13 Evangel 6:30 p.m.Sept. 20 @ Wisconsin-Stout 6:00 p.m.Sept. 27 Butler 1:00 p.m.Oct. 4 Saint Joseph’s 3:00 p.m.Oct. 11 @ South Dakota 2:00 p.m.Oct. 18 Kentucky Wesleyan 1:00 p.m.Oct. 25 @ Central State (Ohio) TBANov. 1 @ Lincoln TBANov. 8 Southwest Baptist 1:00 p.m.

2008 SCHEDULE2007 Record: 4-7Basic Offense:MultipleBasic Defense: 3-4Letterwinners Returning: 35Letterwinners Lost: 22

Starters Returning/Lost:Offense: 8/3 Defense: 6/5Speical Teams: 0/2

TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameBrad Guidry 4 82 131 4 884 7 221.0Steve Watson 7 141 248 5 1661 19 237.3

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameDavid Shields 10 95 550 5.8 5 55.0

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameMike Greaving 11 37 384 10.4 3 34.9

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUJustin Butler 10 26-50-76 2.0-14 0 1Matt Loula 11 30-23-53 5.0-36 0 2

1909 . . .UMR 21-1 (A)1929 . . .UMR 13-12 (H)1930 . . .UMR 19-7 (A)1932 . . .Truman 12-7 (H)1933 . . .Truman 18-0 (A)1934 . . .Truman 19-0 (H)1935 . . .Truman 13-6 (A)1936 . . .Truman 13-12 (H)1937 . . .TIED 6-6 (A)1938 . . .UMR 6-2 (H)1939 . . .UMR 13-6 (A)1940 . . .UMR 7-0 (N)1941 . . .UMR 20-0 (A)1945 . . .Truman 6-0 (A)1946 . . .TIED 13-13 (A)1947 . . .UMR 25-6 (H)1948 . . .TIED 14-14 (A)1949 . . .UMR 20-6 (H)1950 . . .UMR 47-7 (A)1951 . . .Truman 21-7 (H)1952 . . .Truman 52-19 (A)1953 . . .Truman 28-20 (H)1954 . . .Truman 32-6 (A)1955 . . .UMR 19-14 (H)1956 . . .UMR 33-6 (A)1957 . . .Truman 12-0 ( A)

1958 . . .UMR 27-20 (A)1959 . . .Truman 20-7 (H)1960 . . .Truman 54-14 (A)1961 . . .Truman 20-7 (H)1962 . . .Truman 40-0 (A)1963 . . .Truman 41-0 (H)1964 . . .Truman 35-12 (A)1965 . . .Truman 14-0 (H)1966 . . .UMR 16-0 (A)1967 . . .Truman 13-7 (H)1968 . . .UMR 19-16 (A)1969 . . .Truman 21-14 (H)1970 . . .Truman 35-19 (H)1971 . . .Truman 44-13 (A)1972 . . .UMR 28-21 (H)1973 . . .TIED 7-7 (A)1974 . . .UMR 20-7 (H)1975 . . .Truman 26-6 (A)1976 . . .Truman 24-0 (H)1977 . . .UMR 21-19 (A)1978 . . .Truman 8-7 (H)1979 . . .Truman 3-2 (A)1980 . . .UMR 20-14 (H)1981 . . .UMR 17-16 (A)1982 . . .Truman 28-7 (H)1983 . . .UMR 14-9 (A)

1984 . . .Truman 31-20 (H)1985 . . .Truman 21-20 (A)1986 . . .Truman 31-21 (H)1987 . . .Truman 11-6 (A)1988 . . .Truman 13-12 (H)1989 . . .Truman 19-17 (A)1990 . . .Truman 24-17 (H)1991 . . .Truman 17-16 (H)1992 . . .Truman 36-14 (A)1993 . . .Truman 21-13 (H)1994 . . .Truman 38-7 (A)1995 . . .Truman 63-3 (H)1996 . . .Truman 30-14 (A)1997 . . .Truman 56-7 (H)1998 . . .Truman 25-7 (A)1999 . . .Truman 15-0 (H)2000 . . .Truman 49-0 (A)2001 . . .Truman 61-0 (H)2002 . . .Truman 57-28 (A)2003 . . .Truman 35-28 (H)2004 . . .Truman 47-33 (A)2007 . . .Truman 38-31 (A)

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GAME 2 � SOUTHERN ARKANSAS � SAT. SEPT. 6 � STOKES STADIUM � 12:00 P.M.

Series Record: First MeetingFirst Meeting: 2008Last Meeting: n/aLast SAU Win: n/aLast TrumanWin: n/aSeries Notes: The Muleriders lost 33-21 to Val-dosta State, who won the Division II NationalChampionship last year.

Series Information

Head Coach: Steve QuinnAlma Mater, Year: Ouachita Baptist, 1985Career Record: 37-39 (seven years)Record @ SAU: SameFootball Phone: (870) 235-4110Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Offensive Coordinator: Trey LaValleDefensive Coordinator: Jeff ByrdSecondary:David ReevesDefensive Line: Kendall HillRunning Backs: Shane Tolleson

Location:Magnolia, Ark.Founded: 1909Enrollment: 3,148Nickname:MuleridersColors: Royal Blue & Old GoldStadium:Wilkins StadiumCapacity/Surface: 6,000/RealGrass TurfConference: Gulf South (NCAADiv. II)President: Dr. David RankinDirector of Athletics: Jay Adcox

SID: Houston TaylorWork Phone: (870) 235-4104Email: [email protected] Box: (870) 235-4117WebAddress: www.muleriderathletics.com

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS

Date Opponent TimeAug. 28 @ North Alabama 6:00 p.m.Sept. 6 @ Truman 12:00 p.m.Sept. 13 Valdosta St. (Ga.) 7:00 p.m.Sept. 20 @ West Alabama 7:05 p.m.Sept. 27 Henderson St. 7:00 p.m.Oct. 4 @ Harding 6:00 p.m.Oct. 11 Arkansas Tech 2:30 p.m.Oct. 18 @ Ouachita Baptist TBAOct. 25 Delta State 2:00 p.m.Nov. 1 ByeNov. 8 @ Arkansas-Monticello 6:00 p.m.

2008 SCHEDULE2007 Record: 3-72007 GSC Record (Finish): 2-6 (T-8th)Basic Offense: FlexboneBasic Defense:MultipleLetterwinners Returning: 38Letterwinners Lost: 19


TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameQuinn Porter 6 5 21 0 84 1 14.0

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameQuinn Porter 6 42 173 4.1 0 28.8

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameMichael Chatman 10 17 250 14.7 1 25.0

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUSteven Dauenhauer 10 29-31-60 2.5 1Daren Lewis 10 35-23-58 0 1

First Meeting

Steve Quinn Ryan Terry Joshua Bradley



GAME 3 � CENTRAL MISSOURI � SAT. SEPT. 13 � STOKES STADIUM � 7:00 P.M.

Series Record: Truman leads 52-34-5First Meeting: 1905 (Truman won 12-6 - home)Last Meeting: 2007 (UCM won 27-7 - away)Last UCMWin: 2007Last TrumanWin: 2006 (24-21 in Kirksville)Series Notes: The Mules have won six of the lastseven games in the series.

Series Information

Head Coach:Willie FritzAlma Mater, Year: Pittsburg St., 1983Career Record: 121-45-1 (15 years)Record @ UCM: 82-40-0 (11 years)Football Phone: (660) 543-8297Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Co-Offensive Coordinator: Charlie StubbsCo-Offensive Coordinator: Jeff ConwayCo-Defensive Coordinator:Gregg NesbittCo-Defensive Coordinator:Chuck ClemensOffensive Line: Scott Grinde

Location:Warrensburg, Mo.Founded: 1871Enrollment: 11,000Nickname:MulesColors: Cardinal & BlackStadium:Walton Stadium/Kennedy FieldCapacity/Surface: 12,000/Sprint TurfConference:MIAA (NCAADiv. II)President: Dr. Aaron PodolefskyDirector of Athletics: Jerry Hughes

SID: Rob McCutcheonWork Phone: (660) 543-4312Email: [email protected] Box: (660) 543-8198WebAddress: www.ucmo.edu/athletics

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

CENTRALMISSOURI

Date Opponent TimeAug. 28 Minn. St.-Mankato 7:00 p.m.Sept. 4 Arkansas Tech 7:00 p.m.Sept. 13 @ Truman 7:00 p.m.Sept. 20 Washburn 1:30 p.m.Sept. 27 @ Pittsburg St. 2:00 p.m.Oct. 4 Emporia St. 1:30 p.m.Oct. 11 Northwest Missouri 1:30 p.m.Oct. 18 @ Missouri Southern 2:00 p.m.Oct. 25 Nebraska-Omaha 1:30 p.m.Nov. 1 Missouri Western 1:30 p.m.Nov. 8 @ Fort Hays St. 2:00 p.m.

2008 SCHEDULE2007 Record: 7-42007 MIAA Record (Finish): 6-3 (T-3rd)Basic Offense:MultipleBasic Defense: 4-4Letterwinners Returning: 49Letterwinners Lost: 16


TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameEric Czerniewski 9 148 268 10 1741 14 193.4

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameGlenn Milner 11 224 1046 4.7 18 95.0

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameDamond Berry 11 28 452 16.1 4 41.0

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUAdrian Singletary 11 29-55-84 3.0-28 0 5Mike Dillon 11 26-28-54 4.0-24 2 2

1905 . . .Truman 12-6 (H)1906 . . .UCM 15-10 (H)1909 . . .Truman 2-01910 . . .UCM 11-0 (H)1911 . . .UCM 5-3 (H)1914 . . .UCM 76-0 (H)1919 . .Tied 0-0 (H)1920 . . .Truman 28-0 (A)1921 . . .Truman 7-0 (H)1922 . . .Truman 13-6 (A)1923 . . .UCM 2-0 (H)1924 . .Tied 7-7 (A)1925 . .Tied 0-0 (H)1926 . . .UCM 19-12 (A)1927 . . .Truman 19-13 (H)1928 . . .Truman 13-7 (A)1929 . . .Truman 38-12 (H)1930 . . .Truman 7-6 (A)1931 . . .Truman 19-7 (H)1932 . . .Truman 18-0 (A)1933 . . .Truman 33-7 (H)1934 . . .Truman 24-6 (A)1935 . . .Truman 10-9 (H)1936 . . .Truman 13-7 (A)1937 . . .UCM 13-6 (H)1938 . . .UCM 20-14 (A)

1939 . . .UCM 21-7 (H)1940 . . .Truman 10-7 (A)1941 . . .UCM 6-0 (H)1946 . .Tied 0-0 (H)1947 . . .Truman 7-6 (A)1948 . . .Truman 7-0 (H)1949 . . .UCM 26-13 (A)1950 . . .UCM 33-13 (H)1951 . . .Truman 22-6 (A)1952 . . .Truman 32-0 (H)1953 . . .Truman 25-6 (A)1954 . . .Truman 26-6 (H)1955 . . .UCM 19-7 (A)1956 . . .UCM 19-7 (H)1957 . . .Truman 14-13 (A)1958 . . .Truman 32-13 (A)1959 . . .Truman 26-17 (H)1960 . . .Truman 25-0 (A)1961 . . .Truman 14-7 (H)1962 . . .Truman 42-7 (A)1963 . . .Truman 49-0 (H)1964 . . .Truman 38-7 (A)1965 . . .Truman 34-8 (H)1966 . . .UCM 17-13 (A)1967 . . .UCM 9-0(H)1968 . . .UCM 14-7 (A)

1969 . . .Truman 28-10 (H)1970 . . .Truman 28-21 (A)1971 . . .Truman 21-6 (H)1972 . .Tied 7-7 (A)1973 . . .Truman 21-14 (H)1974 . . .Truman 13-6 (A)1975 . . .Truman 27-12 (H)1976 . . .UCM 34-20 (A)1977 . . .Truman 45-23 (H)1978 . . .Truman 21-6 (A)1979 . . .Truman 35-16 (H)1980 . . .UCM 20-7 (A)1981 . . .Truman 20-10 (H)1982 . . .Truman 23-20 (A)1983 . . .UCM 31-13 (H)1984 . . .UCM 24-7 (A)1985 . . .Truman 49-6 (H)1986 . . .UCM 14-7 (A)1987 . . .UCM 35-33 (H)1988 . . .UCM 17-16 (A)1989 . . .UCM 22-16 (H)1990 . . .Truman 13-3 (A)1991 . . .UCM 38-37 (H)1992 . . .Truman 24-6 (A)1993 . . .UCM 36-18 (H)1994 . . .Truman 28-20 (A)

1995 . . .Truman 45-34 (A)1996 . . .Truman 45-10 (H)1997 . . .Truman 37-34 (A)1998 . . .UCM 10-7 (H)1999 . . .Truman 24-13 (A)2000 . . .Truman 28-14 (H)2001 . . .UCM 58-27 (H)2002 . . .UCM 17-3 (A)2003 . . .UCM 28-22 (A)2004 . . .UCM 46-0 (H)2005 . . .UCM 69-17 (A)2006 . . .Truman 24-21(H)2007 . . .UCM 27-7 (A)

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GAME 4 � NORTHWEST MISSOURI � SAT. SEPT. 20 � STOKES STADIUM � 7:00 P.M.

Series Record: Truman leads 54-29-4First Meeting: 1908 (Truman won 63-0 - home)Last Meeting: 2007 (NW won 53-6 - away)Last NWWin: 2007Last TrumanWin: 2001 (24-23 in Maryville)Series Notes: Northwest is currenlty on the longestwinning streak in the series (6 games). Truman’swon 11 straight from 1985-1995.

Series Information

Head Coach:Mel TjeerdsmaAlma Mater, Year: Southern St., 1967Career Record: 203-76-4 (24 Years)Record @ NWMSU: 144-38 (14 Years)Football Phone: (660) 562-1311Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Offensive Coordinator: AdamDorrelDefensive Coordinator: Scott BostwickPassing Game/Receivers: Charlie FlohrDef. Backs:Will WagnerD-Line & Special Teams: Rich Wright

Location:Maryville, Mo.Founded: 1905Enrollment: 6,500Nickname: BearcatsColors: Forest Green & WhiteStadium: Bearcat StadiumCapacity/Surface: 6,500/Synthetic TurfConference:MIAA (NCAADiv. II)President: Dr. Dean HubbardDirector of Athletics: Dr. Bob Boerigter

SID: Bryan BoettcherWork Phone: (660) 562-1118Email: [email protected] Box: (660) 562-1072WebAddress: www.NorthwestBearcats.com

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

NORTHWESTMISSOURI

Date Opponent TimeAug. 30 Abilene Christian 6:00 p.m.Sept. 6 Southwest Baptist 6:00 p.m.Sept. 13 Missouri Western 1:00 p.m.Sept. 20 @ Truman 7:00 p.m.Sept. 27 @ Nebraska-Omaha 6:00 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Pittsburg St. 5:00 p.m.Oct. 11 @ Central Missouri 1:30 p.m.Oct. 18 Fort Hays St. 1:30 p.m.Oct. 25 @ Washburn 1:00 p.m.Nov. 1 Emporia St. 1:00 p.m.Nov. 8 @ Missouri Southern 2:00 p.m.

2008 SCHEDULE2007 Record: 12-22007 MIAA Record (Finish): 9-0 (1st)Basic Offense:Multiple/SpreadBasic Defense: 4-3Letterwinners Returning: 43Letterwinners Lost: 20


TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameJoel Osborn 14 169 249 11 1982 11 141.5

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameSheldon Cook 14 57 186 3.3 0 13.2

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameKendall Wright 14 57 784 13.8 6 56.0

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUMyles Burnsides 14 63-22-85 0 2-64 7Chris LeFlore 14 54-15-69 0 1-2 11

1908 . .Truman 63-0 (H)1916 . .Truman 92-0 (H)1917 . .Truman 35-0 (A)1919 . .Truman 87-0 (H)1921 . .Truman 13-0 (A)1922 . .Truman 18-0 (A)1923 . .NWMSU 15-7 (A)1924 . .Truman 14-0 (H)1925 . .NWMSU 12-3 (A)1926 . .Truman 51-7 (H)1927 . .Truman 54-6 (A)1928 . .Truman 33-7 (H)1929 . .Truman 7-6 (A)1930 . .Truman 20-7 (H)1931 . .NWMSU 7-0 (A)1932 . .Truman 6-0 (H)1933 . .Truman 18-0 (A)1934 . .Truman 33-0 (H)1935 . .Truman 20-6 (A)1936 . .Truman 7-0 (H)1937 .Tied 0-0 (A)1938 . .NWMSU 26-7 (H)1939 . .NWMSU 19-13 (A)1940 . .NWMSU 20-0 (H)1941 .Tied 0-0 (A)1946 . .Truman 12-6 (A)

1947 . .NWMSU 22-6 (H)1948 . .NWMSU 13-12 (A)1949 . .NWMSU 27-20 (H)1950 . .Tied 13-13 (A)1951 . .Truman 13-12 (H)1952 . .NWMSU 28-27 (A)1953 . .Truman 39-26 (H)1954 . .Truman 24-20 (A)1955 . .NWMSU 6-2 (H)1956 . .Truman 21-20 (A)1957 . .Truman 32-7 (H)1958 . .Truman 20-19 (A)1959 . .Tied 12-12 (H)1960 . .Truman 26-20 (A)1961 . .Truman 36-7 (H)1962 . .Truman 43-7 (A)1963 . .Truman 22-7 (H)1964 . .Truman 20-8 (A)1965 . .Truman 20-14 (H)1966 . .NWMSU 24-21 (A)1967 . .NWMSU 13-7 (H)1968 . .Truman 9-7 (A)1969 . .Truman 39-12 (H)1970 . .Truman 35-7 (H)1971 . .Truman 16-3 (A)1972 . .NWMSU 10-0(H)

1973 . .NWMSU 7-6 (A)1974 . .NWMSU 10-13 (H)1975 . .Truman 20-0 (A)1976 . .Truman 42-10 (H)1977 . .Truman 31-21 (A)1978 . .Truman 27-7 (H)1979 . .NWMSU 13-9 (A)1980 . .Truman 14-10 (H)1981 . .Truman 52-0 (A)1982 . .Truman 63-13 (H)1983 . .Truman 27-21 (A)1984 . .NWMSU 42-20 (H)1985 . .Truman 35-24 (A)1986 . .Truman 19-17 (H)1987 . .Truman 23-0 (A)1988 . .Truman 55-29 (H)1989 . .Truman 16-13 (A)1990 . .Truman 34-31 (H)1991 . .Truman 37-28 (A)1992 . .Truman 28-20 (H)1993 . .Truman 38-16 (A)1994 . .Truman 37-10 (H)1995 . .Truman 44-10 (A)1996 . .NWMSU 52-22 (H)1997 . .NWMSU 34-10 (A)1998 . .NWMSU 41-7 (H)

1999 . .NWMSU 42-32 (A)2000 . .NWMSU 31-20 (H)2001 . .Truman 24-23 (A)2002 . .NWMSU 31-24 (H)2003 . .NWMSU 37-0 (A)2004 . .NWMSU 45-42 (H)2005 . .NWMSU 17-0 (A)2006 . .NWMSU 31-10 (H)2007 . .NWMSU 53-6 (A)

Mel Tjeerdsma Reid Kirby Jeremy Davis

THE OL’ HICKORY STICK


In 1930, President U.W. Lamkin of Northwest Missouri State University sent a 30-inchpiece of hickory to President Eugene Fair of Truman State University. At that time, neitherman could have envisioned the impact of the “Old Hickory Stick” on the rivalry betweenthe Bulldogs and Bearcats.President Lamkin found the coveted trophy on a farm in the Northwest Missouri State

district, where Dr. Fair was born, and the two schools started playing for its possession in1931. It may not have the prestigious and familiar name of say, the “Little Brown Jug”(Michigan versus Minnesota), but observers of the annual ‘Cat-’Dog fuss feel the “Stick”should not be underrated.The two-and-one-half-foot piece of wood has been the prize for the oldest traditional

trophy game in NCAADivision II history.Truman has a decided edge in “Old Hickory Stick” meetings, capturing 43, losing 27

and tying Northwest Missouri on four occasions. Moreover, the Bulldogs have dominatedthe entire series, dating back to 1908. The Bulldogs have posted 54 triumphs, against 29setbacks and four deadlocks.

The Bulldogs dip the end of the “Old HickoryStick” in purple paint, a tradition for the vic-

tors.

NCAA TROPHY GAMESThere are 114 trophy games in theNCAA(all divisions), below is a listing ofoldest games.Trophy Teams DivsionStartedVictoryBell Cincinnati/Miami (Ohio) (BCS) 1888BronzeTurkey Knox/Monmouth (D III) 1888PaulBunyan’sAxe Minnesota/Wisconsin (BCS) 1890MononBell DePauw/Wabash (D III) 1890IndianWarDrum Missouri/Kansas (BCS) 1891TheStanfordAxe Stanford/California (BCS) 1892Battle for theRag LSU/Tulane (BCS) 1893IronBowl Alabama/Auburn (BCS) 1893Govenor’sCup Georgia/GeorgiaTech (BCS) 1893CentennialCup Colorado/ColoradoSt. (BCS) 1893TrusteeCup Cornell/Penn (FCS) 1983TheMaloofTrophy NewMexico/NewMexicoSt. (BCS) 1894PlatypusTrophy Oregon/OregonSt. (BCS) 1894LoneStar Texas/TexasA&M (BCS) 1894TheDivideTrophy Montana/MontanaSt. (FCS) 1897BrokenOar GeorgiaTech/Clemson (BCS) 1898TheBronzeBoot ColoradoSt./Wyoming (BCS) 1899Territorial Cup Arizona/ArizonaSt. (BCS) 1899EdmundOrgillTrophy Rhodes/Sewanee (D III) 1899AppleCup Washington/WashingtonSt. (BCS) 1900BedlamBell Oklahoma/OklahomaSt. (BCS) 1900RedRiverRivalry Texas/Oklahoma (BCS) 1900GoldenEgg Mississippi/Mississippi St. (BCS) 1901GraniteBowl Darmouth/NewHampshire (FCS) 1901Govenor’sCup Kansas/Kansas St. (BCS) 1902LittleBrownStein Idaho/Montana (BCS) 1903Brice-CowellMusket Maine/NewHammpshire (FCS) 1903DakotaMarker N.Dakota St./S.Dakota St. (FCS) 1903Dutchman’s Shoes Rensselaer/Union (D III) 1903Battle for theBell Marshall/OhioUniv. (BCS) 1905LittleBrown Jug Michigan/Minnesota (BCS) 1909Governor’sCup Brown/Rhode Island (FCS) 1909Silver Shako TheCitadel/VMI (FCS) 1920ChiefCaddo Northwestern St./S.F.Austin (FCS) 1924TheOl’ SchoolBell Jacksonville St./TroySt. (FCS) 1924IronSkillet TCU/SMU (BCS) 1925Illibuck Illinois/OhioSt. (BCS) 1925OldOakenBucket Indiana/Purdue (BCS) 1925JeweledShillelagh NotreDame/USC (BCS) 1926Mo.-Neb.Bell Missouri/Nebraska (BCS) 1927KegofNails Cincinnait/Louisville (BCS) 1929PeacePipe Oklahoma/Missouri (BCS) 1929VictoryBell UCLA/USC (BCS) 1929Ol’HickoryStick Truman/NorthwestMo. (D II) 1930OldMountain Jug AppalachianSt./W.Carolina (FCS) 1932Floyd ofRosedale Iowa/Minnesota (BCS) 1935RamnappingTrophy Commecticut/Rhode Island (BCS) 1935

1960 - Defensive tackle Steve Stock performedthe Truman heroics in a 26-20, victory by stormingthrough the forward wall and intercepting a NorthwestMissouri screen. Without hesitation, he rambled theremaining 15 yards unmolested for a TD with 1:45showing on the clock.

1966 - The Bearcats’ speedy Joe Spinello virtu-ally defeated the Bulldogs by himself, catching atouchdown pass and returning two punts for scores.Spinello made an electrifying 72-yard return afterRick Gorzynski’s kick bounced off teammate JohnNewcomb’s helmet. He also scampered 86 yards onanother punt return to make the score, 21-14. TheBearcats eventually won, 24-21, on a Mickey Thomp-son field goal with 1:02 left.

1967 - The Bulldogs had victory within theirgrasp, 7-6, with 1:54 remaining, only to see fullbackWayne Woolsey snatch a 44-yard TD aerial from quar-terback Don Orlowski.

1968 - The Purple and White recovered the“Stick” in a 9-7 thriller at Maryville. Quarterback DonCummings kept the ball and ran 30 yards in the firstquarter for the Bulldogs’ only TD. Bob Levy added a30-yard field goal a few minutes later, and Trumanspent the rest of the game protecting the slim margin.In the second half, the Bearcats attempted four fieldgoals, the first hitting the uprights. Northwest Mis-souri’s final three-point try, coming with 1:32 to go,was short.

1980 - The Bulldogs trailed the Bearcats, 10-7,early in the fourth quarter on a homecoming after-noon. But they moved the ball from their 30-yard lineto the Northwest Missouri five on 12 plays. Quarter-back Craig Towbin, spotted flanker Eric Holm in theend zone for a 5-yard TD pass, and the PAT by GregDolence made the final score, 14-10.

1990 - The Bulldogs were forced to rally from a10-point deficit in the third quarter and a three-pointdeficit in the fourth period to pull out a 34-31 home-coming victory over the Bearcats. Eight seconds intothe fourth quarter, quarterback Jeff Frost heaved a 59-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Randy Corbinfor the winning score. The Bulldog defense halted aBearcats drive at the Truman 21 with only 3:27 to go.

1992 - With his team leading by a mere point(21-20) early in the fourth quarter, Bulldog defensivetackle Geoff Hiddleston recovered a fumble andhauled it 46 yards for a TD. After the PAT, the Bull-dogs led 28-20, and it held up the remainder of thegame. However, Truman needed a couple of strongdefensive series late in the fourth. The final threat washalted with 1:19 remaining, as Truman defensive backRobert Merriman intercepted a pass on his 13-yardline.

1996 - Truman’s 11-year ownership of the stickcame to a heart-wrenching end when Northwest cameto Kirksville. The Bulldogs scored first, but theBearcats rolled by Truman in the first half, taking a28-16 lead into intermission. The eventual MIAA co-champion and NCAA second-round playoff partici-pant would score four more TDs in the third quarter.Truman’s Harlon Hill winner Jarrett Anderson scoredthe final TD of the game with 1:40 left. NorthwestMissouri snapped the longest winning streak since thesticks inception, beating the Bulldogs, 52-22.

2001 - Tthe Stick game kept to its legend of un-predictable finishes as Truman rallied in the fourthquarter, snapping a 41-game MIAAwinning streak bythe Bearcats.

The Bulldogs reclaimed the stick from the theneighth-ranked Bearcats, 24-23, overcoming a 20-7deficit to start the fourth quarter.

Defensive end Jim Marischen sparked the Bull-dogs’ comeback by blocking a 24-yard field goal at-tempt. On the next drive, Austin Lepper made a50-yard field goal after which the Bulldogs stoppedNorthwest on its 22-yard line.

Harlon Hill finalist Eric Howe, with 1:30 left in thegame, began the Bulldogs’ final drive and connectedwith Alfonso Pugh on a 17-yard pass, but threw threeincompletions after that. Howe stayed poised and foundGeoff Jensen on the come-back route, and connectedwith Andrew Blakley for seven yards and Pugh for 34-yards to get to the Bearcat 4-yard line. Howe then madehis way to the end zone, just making the right corner totie the score at 24 apiece. Lepper’s PAT silenced aschool-record 9,500 Bearcat homecoming fans.

2002 - The Bearcats reclaimed the Hickory Stickin a thrilling contest. Bulldog receiver Andrew Blak-ley set the MIAA career reception record in the gameand his touchdown catch in the third quarter gave Tru-man a 24-21 lead.

The Bulldogs held on to that lead until theBearcats tied it with under four minutes remaining inthe game. Northwest Missouri then held Truman to athree-and-out and, after getting good field position,march in and scored the winning touchdown with 29seconds left in the game.

2004 - Northwest Missouri came into the gameundefeated and ranked third in the country, while Tru-man was still searching for its first win.

The Bulldogs, though, behind a MIAA record 479passing yards by Jake Czeschin held a 42-38 lead latein the game. In the Bearcats final drive, Xavier Omonscored from one-yard out on fourth-down to giveNorthwest Missouri the lead for good with just 24ticks remaining on the clock.

SERIES HIGHLIGHTS

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GAME 5 � FORT HAYS STATE � SAT. SEPT. 27 � LEWIS FIELD � 2:00 P.M.

Series Record: Truman leads 2-0First Meeting: 2006 (Truman won 40-15 - away)Last Meeting: 2007 (Truman won 26-11 - home)Last FHSU Win:n/aLast TrumanWin: 2007Series Notes: Truman will look to continue theirwinning streak over the third year MIAA school.

Series Information

Head Coach: Kevin VerdugoAlma Mater, Year: Colorado St., 1991Career Record: 7-25 (3 years)Record @ FHSU: SameFootball Phone: (785) 628-4399Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Offensive Coordinator:A.J. BlazekDefensive Coordinator: ShawnMennengaSecondary/Special Teams: Doug McFaddenReceivers: Phil OckingaQuarterbacks: Connor JostesDefensive Line: Greg BryantSafeties: Brent O’Brien

Location: Hays, Kan.Founded: 1902Enrollment: 9,000Nickname: TigersColors: Black & GoldStadium: Lewis Field StadiumCapacity/Surface: 6,362/Turf GrassConference:MIAA (NCAADiv. II)President: Dr. Edward HammondDirector of Athletics: Curtis HammekeTicket Information: (785) 628-4050

SID: Ryan PrickettWork Phone: (785) 628-5903Email: [email protected] Box: (785) 628-5200/5316WebAddress: www.fhsuathletics.com

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

FORT HAYS STATE

Date Opponent TimeAug. 28 New Mexico Highlands 7:00 p.m.Sept. 6 @ Colorado Mines 1:00 p.m.Sept. 13 Washburn 7:00 p.m.Sept. 20 @ Emporia St. 1:00 p.m.Sept. 27 Truman 2:00 p.m.Oct. 4 @ Missouri Western 1:30 p.m.Oct. 11 Missouri Southern 2:00 p.m.Oct. 18 @ Northwest Missouri 1:30 p.m.Oct. 25 Pittsburg St. 2:00 p.m.Nov. 1 @ Nebraska-Omaha 1:00 p.m.Nov. 8 Central Missouri 2:00 p.m.

2008 SCHEDULE2007 Record: 4-72007 MIAA Record (Finish): 2-7 (8th)Basic Offense:MultipleBasic Defense: 4-3Letterwinners Returning: 35Letterwinners Lost: 18


TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameShane Sexton 1 1 1 0 3 0 1.0

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameDenzel Black 11 51 188 3.7 1 17.0

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameNate Stroup 10 15 167 11.1 1 16.7

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUAndrew Jones 11 25-28-53 0 1-0 0Cody Engle 11 26-27-53 1-9 2-3 0

2006 . . .Truman 40-15 (A)2007 . . .Truman 26-11 (H)

Kevin Verdugo Bryan Haynes C.J. Lovett



GAME 6 � NEBRASKA-OMAHA � SAT. OCT. 4 � STOKES STADIUM � 2:00 P.M.

Series Record: UNO leads 3-1First Meeting: 1981 (UNO won 24-12 - away)Last Meeting: 1984 (UNO won 33-0 - home)Last UNOWin: 1984Last TrumanWin: 1982 (33-14 in Kirksville)Series Notes: This is the first meeting between thetwo schools since a four-game series in the early80s. All four of those games were season openers.

Series Information

Head Coach: Pat BehrnsAlma Mater, Year: Dakota State, 1972Career Record: 141-80-20 (20 years)Record @ UNO: 105-53 (14 years)Football Phone: (402) 554-2305Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Offensive Coordinator: Aaron KeenDefensive Coordinator: BradMcCaslinOffensive Line: Conor RileySecondary: Nate NeuhausDef. Line/Special Teams: Chris SimpsonRunning Backs: David SlaughterQuarterbacks: John McMenaminDef. Backs: Taiwo OnatoluTight Ends: Nick Weander

Location: Omaha, Neb.Founded: 1908Enrollment: 14,000Nickname:MavericksColors: Crimson & BlackStadium: Caniglia FieldCapacity/Surface: 9,500/Field TurfConference:MIAA (NCAADiv. II)Chancellor: Dr. John ChristensenDirector of Athletics: David Miller

SID: Gary Anderson (until Aug. 31)Work Phone: (402) 554-3387Email: [email protected],eduPress Box: (402) 554-2447WebAddress: gomavs.unomaha.edu

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

NEBRASKA-OMAHA

Date Opponent TimeAug. 28 OPENSept. 6 Nebraska-Kearney 6:00 p.m.Sept. 13 Emporia St. 6:00 p.m.Sept. 20 @ Missouri Southern 6:00 p.m.Sept. 27 Northwest Missouri 6:00 p.m.Oct. 4 @ Truman 2:00 p.m.Oct. 11 Missouri Western 1:00 p.m.Oct. 18 @ Pittsburg St. 2:00 p.m.Oct. 25 @ Central Missouri 1:30 p.m.Nov. 1 Fort Hays St. 1:00 p.m.Nov. 8 @ Washburn 1:00 p.m.

2008 SCHEDULE2007 Record: 10-12007 NCC Record (Finish): 8-0 (1st)Basic Offense: Not ListedBasic Defense: Not ListedLetterwinners Returning: 34Letterwinners Lost: 19


TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameZach Miller 11 115 190 8 1553 10 141.2

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameBrian McNeill 10 209 1399 6.7 16 139.9

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameTroy Kush 11 37 541 14.6 4 141.2

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUJeff Souder 11 61-28-89 5.0-37 0 4Jacob Chandler 11 42-19-61 0 2-44 9

1981 . . .UNO 24-12 (A)1982 . . .Truman 33-14 (H)1983 . . .UNO 12-7 (A)1984 . . .UNO 33-0 (H)

Pat Behrns Jeff Souder Zach Miller

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GAME 7 � PITTSBURG STATE � SAT. OCT. 11 � CARNIE SMITH STADIUM � 2:00 P.M.

Series Record: PSU leads 23-14-1First Meeting: 1933 (Truman won 7-0 - away)Last Meeting: 2007 (PSU won 40-0 - away)Last PSU Win: 2007Last TrumanWin: 1980 (17-14 in St. Joesph)Series Notes: Pittsburg State has won the last 20meetings with the Bulldogs.

Series Information

Head Coach: Chuck BroylesAlma Mater, Year: Pittsburg St., 1970Career Record: 182-39-2 (18 Years)Record @ PSU: SameFootball Phone: (620) 235-4389Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Offensive Coordinator: Tim BeckDefensive Coordinator:DavidWiemersOffensive Line: Steve WellsDefensive Backs: Lance CullenLinebackers: Carl RothRunning Backs: John Pierce

Location: Pittsburg, Kan.Founded: 1903Enrollment: 7,000Nickname: GorillasColors: Crimson & GoldStadium: Brandenburg Field/Smith StadiumCapacity/Surface: 8,343/FieldTurfConference:MIAA (NCAADiv. II)President: Dr. Tom BryantDirector of Athletics: Chuck BroylesTicket Information: (620) 235-4796

SID: Dan WilkesWork Phone: (620) 235-4147Email: [email protected] Box: (620) 235-4869WebAddress: www.pittstategorillas.com

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

PITTSBURG STATE

Date Opponent TimeAug. 30 @ Central Oklahoma 6:00 p.m.Sept. 6 @ Chadron St. 1:00 p.m.Sept. 13 Missouri Southern 6:00 p.m.Sept. 20 @ Missouri Western 6:00 p.m.Sept. 27 Central Missouri 2:00 p.m.Oct. 4 vs. Northwest Missouri 5:00 p.m.Oct. 11 Truman 2:00 p.m.Oct. 18 Nebraska-Omaha 2:00 p.m.Oct. 25 @ Fort Hayst St. 2:00 p.m.Nov. 1 Washburn 2:00 p.m.Nov. 8 @ Emporia St. 1:00 p.m.

2008 SCHEDULE2007 Record: 8-32007 MIAA Record (Finish): 6-3 (T-3rd)Basic Offense:Multiple/OptionBasic Defense: 3-4Letterwinners Returning: 37Letterwinners Lost: 28


TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameMark Smith 11 111 176 9 1737 12 157.9

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameCaleb Farabi 11 247 1370 5.5 20 124.5

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameCaleb Farabi 11 31 291 9.4 1 26.5

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBURusty Morgan 11 32-34-66 0 0Jeremy Jackson 8 29-30-59 2-11 0

1933 . .Truman 7-0 (A)1934 . .Truman 13-7 (H)1936 . .Truman 14-0 (A)1947 . .Truman 12-6 (A)1948 . .Tied 12-12 (A)1955 . .Truman 20-13 (A)1956 . .PSU 48-18 (H)1957 . .PSU 40-14 (A)1958 . .PSU 21-12 (H)1962 . .Truman 34-12 (H)1963 . .Truman 25-20 (A)1964 . .Truman 40-16 (H)1965 . .Truman 20-19 (A)1966 . .Truman 49-14 (H)1967 . .Truman 14-13 (A)1968 . .Truman 18-15 (H)1969 . .Truman 14-13 (A)1980 . .Truman 17-14 (N)1989 . .PSU 43-0 (H)1990 . .PSU 64-30 (A)1990 . .PSU 59-3 (A) #1991 . .PSU 55-20 (H)1992 . .PSU 35-21 (A)1993 . .PSU 15-0 (H)1994 . .PSU 13-10 (A)1995 . .PSU 49-7 (H)

1996 . .PSU 31-16 (A)1997 . .PSU 28-18 (H)1998 . .PSU 28-7 (A)1999 . .PSU 29-17 (H)2000 . .PSU 39-9 (A)2001 . .PSU 28-0 (A)2002 . .PSU 49-35 (H)2003 . .PSU 48-8 (H)2004 . .PSU 77-7 (A)2005 . .PSU 66-14 (H)2006 . .PSU 45-21 (A)2007 . .PSU 40-0 (H)

# Division II Playoff Game

Chuck Broyles Mark Smith Rusty Morgan



GAME 8 � WASHBURN � SAT. OCT. 18 � STOKES STADIUM � 2:00 P.M.

Series Record: Truman leads 18-7First Meeting: 1958 (Truman won 26-13 - home)Last Meeting: 2007 (WU won 71-35 - away)Last WUWin: 2007Last TrumanWin: 2006 (21-7 in Kirksville)Series Notes: Since the year 2000, each team haswon four games.

Series Information

Head Coach: Craig SchurigAlma Mater, Year: Colorado Mines, 1987Career Record: 40-29 (six years)Record @WU: SameFootball Phone: (785) 670-1340Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Offensive Coordinator: BrianMillerDefensive Coordinator:Chris BrownLinebackers/Special Teams: Cooper HarrisDefensive Line: David TruppRunning Backs: Rob Robinson

Location: Topeka, Kan.Founded: 1865Enrollment: 7,500Nickname: IchabodsColors:Yale Blue & WhiteStadium:Yager Stadium @ Moore BowlCapacity/Surface: 7,200/Sportexe FieldConference:MIAA (NCAADiv. II)President: Dr. Jerry FarleyDirector of Athletics: Loren Ferre’

SID: Gene CassellWork Phone: (785) 670-1791Email: [email protected] Box: (785) 670-1563WebAddress: www.wusports.com

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

WASHBURN

Date Opponent TimeAug. 28 Colorado Mines 7:00 p.m.Sept. 4 @ Missouri State 7:00 p.m.Sept. 13 @ Fort Hays St. 7:00 p.m.Sept. 20 @ Central Missouri 1:30 p.m.Sept. 27 Missouri Western 1:00 p.m.Oct. 4 @ Missouri Southern 2:00 p.m.Oct. 11 Emporia St. 1:00 p.m.Oct. 18 @ Truman 2:00 p.m.Oct. 25 Northwest Missouri 1:00 p.m.Nov. 1 @ Pittsburg St. 2:00 p.m.Nov. 8 Nebraska-Omaha 1:00 p.m.

2008 SCHEDULE2007 Record: 8-42007 MIAA Record (Finish): 7-2 (2nd)Basic Offense:West Coast/Pro SetBasic Defense: 4-4Letterwinners Returning: 43Letterwinners Lost: 22


TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameJake Iverson 4 2 6 0 16 0 4.0

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameBrandon Walker 12 157 760 4.8 10 63.3

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameDrameago Powers 11 16 259 16.2 5 23.5

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUZach Watkins 12 64-79-143 1.5-12 2-29 4Eric Lawrence 11 29-22-51 5.5-47 0 1

1958 . .Truman 26-13 (H)1959 . .Truman 6-0 (A)1960 . .Truman 39-12 (H)1961 . .Truman 27-9 (A)1962 . .Truman 39-0 (H)1963 .WU 7-6 (A)*1989 .WU 21-3 (H)*1990 . .Truman 44-17 (A)1991 . .Truman 14-7 (A)1992 . .Truman 42-8 (H)1993 . .Truman 34-0 (A)1994 . .Truman 50-31 (H)1995 . .Truman 41-17 (A)1996 . .Truman 38-21 (H)1997 . .Truman 37-7 (A)1998 . .Truman 38-28 (H)1999 . .WU 52-18 (A)2000 . .Truman 45-42 (H)2001 . .Truman 27-26 (A)2002 . .WU 26-21 (H)

2003 . .Truman 12-6 (A)2004 . .WU 62-0 (H)2005 . .WU 21-14 (A)2006 . .Truman 21-7 (H)2007 . .WU 71-35 (A)

* WU forfeited two games

Craig Schurig Brandon Walker Zach Watkins

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GAME 9 � EMPORIA STATE � SAT. OCT. 25 � WELCH STADIUM � 1:00 P.M.

Series Record: Emporia leads 13-9First Meeting: 1927 (ESU won 16-13 - neutral)Last Meeting: 2007 (Truman won 33-30 - home)Last ESU Win: 2005 41-12 in KirksvilleLast TrumanWin: 2007Series Notes: The last four Truman wins in the se-ries have come by less than a touchdown.

Series Information

Head Coach: Garin HigginsAlma Mater, Year: Emporia State, 1992Career Record: 54-17 (5 years)Record @ ESU: 3-8 (1 year)Football Phone: (620) 341-5504Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Defensive Coordinator: Ken GordonOffensive Line/Strength: Travis FoxLinebackers: J.J. MilanovichDefensive Line: Brendan MeanyRunning Backs: Gary ManuelWide Receivers: Jerrod SparlingDef. Backs: Spence Nowinsky

Location: Emporia, Kan.Founded: 1863Enrollment: 6,528Nickname: HornetsColors: Old Gold & BlackStadium: Jones Field @ Welch StadiumCapacity/Surface: 7,000/Super TurfConference:MIAA (NCAADiv. II)President: Dr. JMichael LaneDirector of Athletics: Kent Weiser

SID: Don WeastWork Phone: (620) 341-5526Email: [email protected] Box: (620) 341-5020WebAddress: www.emporia.edu/athletics

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

EMPORIA STATE

Date Opponent TimeAug. 30 Western St. 7:00 p.m.Sept. 6 Augustana (S.D.) 1:00 p.m.Sept. 13 @ Nebraska-Omaha 6:00 p.m.Sept. 20 Fort Hays St. 1:00 p.m.Sept. 27 Missouri Southern 1:00 p.m.Oct. 4 @ Central Missouri 1:30 p.m.Oct. 11 @ Washburn 1:00 p.m.Oct. 18 @ Missouri Western 1:30 p.m.Oct. 25 Truman 1:00 p.m.Nov. 1 @ Northwest Missouri 1:00 p.m.Nov. 8 Pittsburg St. 1:00 p.m.



TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameAndre Sloan El 8 76 142 6 965 4 120.6

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameSeville Ko 11 141 681 4.8 5 61.9

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameSean Partridge 10 27 385 14.3 2 38.5

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUDavid Diener 11 42-38-80 1.5-6 1-10 1Blake Ringwall 10 36-42-78 4.5-35 1

1927 . .ESU 16-13 (N)1928 . .ESU 8-0 (N)1930 . .ESU 52-0 (A)1931 . .Truman 13-12 (H)1988 . .ESU 35-17 (H)1991 . .ESU 42-41 (H)1992 . .ESU 24-7 (A)1993 . .Truman 24-13 (H)1994 . .Truman 28-10 (A)1995 . .ESU 36-19 (H)1996 . .Truman 55-20 (A)1997 . .Truman 44-28 (H)1998 . .Truman 25-24 (A)1999 . .Truman 31-24 (H)2000 . .ESU 55-20 (A)2001 . .ESU 34-14 (H)2002 . .ESU 34-17 (A)2003 . .ESU 55-24 (H)2004 . .ESU 38-21 (A)2005 . .ESU 41-12 (H)

2006 . .Truman 14-13 (A)2007 . .Truman 33-30 (H)

Garin Higgins Travis Lee Andre Sloan El



GAME 10 � MISSOURI SOUTHERN � SAT. NOV. 1 � STOKES STADIUM � 2:00 P.M.

Series Record: Truman leads 13-7First Meeting: 1968 (Truman won 48-8 - away)Last Meeting: 2007 (MSSU won 55-24 - away)Last MSSU Win:2007Last TrumanWin: 2006 (35-28 in Kirksville)Series Notes: The Lions have won just once inKirkville, a 30-20 win in 2004. That year the Lionswere coached by former Bulldog coach John Ware.

Series Information

Head Coach: Bart TatumAlma Mater, Year:Austin College, 1991Career Record: 11-11 (two years)Record @ MSSU: SameFootball Phone: (417) 625-9317Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Offensive Coordinator: Matt KarleskintDefensive Coordinator:Daryl DayeOffensive Line:Matt PlunkettLinebackers: Raleigh JacksonRunning Backs: John TatumWide Receivers: Jared ElliotDef. Backs:Mike Mutz

Location: Joplin, Mo.Founded: 1937Enrollment: 5,740Nickname: LionsColors: Green & GoldStadium: Fred G. Hughes StadiumCapacity/Surface: 7,000/Sprint TurfConference:MIAA (NCAADiv. II)Interim President: Dr. Bruce SpeckDirector of Athletics: Sallie Beard

SID: Justin MaskusWork Phone: (417) 625-9359Email: [email protected] Box: (417) 659-4384WebAddress: www.mssu.edu/athletics

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

MISSOURI SOUTHERN

Date Opponent TimeAug. 30 Harding Univ. 6:00 p.m.Sept. 4 Haskell Univ. 6:00 p.m.Sept. 13 @ Pittsburg St. 6:00 p.m.Sept. 20 Nebraska-Omaha 6:00 p.m.Sept. 27 @ Emporia St. 1:00 p.m.Oct. 4 Washburn 2:00 p.m.Oct. 11 @ Fort Hays St. 2:00 p.m.Oct. 18 Central Missouri 2:00 p.m.Oct. 25 Missouri Western 2:00 p.m.Nov. 1 @ Truman 2:00 p.m.Nov. 8 Northwest Missouri 2:00 p.m.



TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameAdam Hinspeter 11 228 378 14 2154 18 195.8

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameRenard Johnson 11 133 768 5.6 3 67.5

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameIsaac Norman 11 46 608 13.2 6 55.3

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUJared Brawner 11 48-48-96 3.5-18 2-47Corderi Collier 11 36-22-58 4-56 2

1968 . . . .Truman 48-8 (A)1989 . . . .MSSU 17-14 (A)1990 . . . .Truman 25-3 (H)1991 . . . .Truman 43-42 (A)1992 . . . .Truman 52-6 (H)1993 . . . .MSSU 41-37 (A)1994 . . . .Truman 37-21 (H)1995 . . . .MSSU 24-22 (A)1996 . . . .Truman 38-28 (H)1997 . . . .MSSU 40-32 (A)*1998 . . . .Truman 25-21(H) .1999 . . . .Truman 45-40 (A)2000 . . . .Truman 30-28 (H)2001 . . . .Truman 37-9 (H)2002 . . . .Truman 28-14 (A)2003 . . . .Truman 15-3 (A)2004 . . . .MSSU 30-20 (H)2005 . . . .MSSU 40-17 (A)2006 . . . .Truman 35-28 (H)2007 . . . .MSSU 55-24 (A)

* MSSU forfeited two games

Bart Tatum Adam Hinspeter

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GAME 11 � MISSOURI WESTERN � SAT. NOV. 8 � SPRATT STADIUM � 1:30 P.M.

Series Record: Truman leads 15-10First Meeting: 1972 (Truman won 27-0 - away)Last Meeting: 2007 (Truman won 37-28 - home)Last MWSUWin: 2006 (38-13 in St. Joseph)Last TrumanWin: 2007Series Notes: The Bulldogs broke a four-gamestreak to the Griffons with last years win inKirksville. The last win on the road was 2001.

Series Information

Head Coach: Jerry PartridgeAlma Mater, Year:Missouri Western, 1985Career Record: 80-46 (11 years)Record @ MWSU: SameFootball Phone: (816) 271-4499Best Time To Call:Mornings

Assistant Coaches:Offensive Coordinator: Tyler FenwickDefensive Coordinator: Regi TrotterOffensive Line: Jay EilersLinebackers: Chris EadsDefensive Line:Wes BellRunning Backs:Mike BurtonWide Receivers:Aaron BellTight Ends:Mike McFarlandSpecial Teams: Jay White

Location: St. Joseph, Mo.Founded: 1969Enrollment: 5,200Nickname: GriffonsColors: Black & GoldStadium: Spratt Memorial StadiumCapacity/Surface: 6,000/TurfConference:MIAA (NCAADiv. II)President: Dr. Robert VartabedianDirector of Athletics: Dave WilliamsTicket Information: (816) 271-5904

SID: Trevor BernekingWork Phone: (816) 271-4257Email: [email protected] Box: (816) 271-4257WebAddress: www.gogriffons.com

COACHING STAFF

ALL-TIME VS. TRUMAN

MISSOURIWESTERN

Date Opponent TimeAug. 28 @ Northern State 6:00 p.m.Sept. 6 Minnesota-Duluth 6:00 p.m.Sept. 13 @ Northwest Missouri 1:00 p.m.Sept. 20 Pittsburg St. 6:00 p.m.Sept. 27 @ Washburn 1:00 p.m.Oct. 4 Fort Hays St. 1:30 p.m.Oct. 11 @ Nebraska-Omaha 1:00 p.m.Oct. 18 Emporia St. 1:30 p.m.Oct. 25 @ Missouri Southern 2:00 p.m.Nov. 1 @ Central Missouri 1:30 p.m.Nov. 8 Truman 1:30 p.m.

2008 SCHEDULE2007 Record: 9-32007 MIAA Record (Finish): 6-3 (T-3rd)Basic Offense:Multiple, SpreadBasic Defense:Multiple, 4-3Letterwinners Returning: 39Letterwinners Lost: 14


TEAM INFORMATION

MEDIA INFORMATION

TOP RETURNEESPassing G Comp Att. Int. Yds. TD Yds/GameDrew Newhart 12 153 265 10 2089 21 174.1

Rushing G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameThomas Hodges 12 161 721 4.3 6 57.5

Receiving G No. Yds. YPC TD Yds/GameAndrew Mead 12 45 621 13.8 7 51.8

Defense G UT-ATTot. Sacks Int. PBUKendall Davis 12 36-17-53 0 6-26 6Jarrett Morris 12 33-18-51 0 2-8 8

1972 . . . .Truman 27-0 (A)1973 . . . .MWSU 17-16 (H)1974 . . . .Truman 28-15 (A)1975 . . . .Truman 45-18 (H)1985 . . . .Truman 31-30 (A)1986 . . . .Truman 19-9 (H)1989 . . . .MWSU 38-23 (A)1990 . . . .Truman 21-0 (H)1991 . . . .Truman 42-21 (H)1992 . . . .Truman 41-7 (A)1993 . . . .MWSU 42-6 (H)1994 . . . .MWSU 36-34 (A)1995 . . . .Truman 42-21 (H)1996 . . . .Truman 33-7 (A)1997 . . . .Truman 31-17 (H)1998 . . . .Truman 41-15 (A)1999 . . . .MWSU 28-19 (H)2000 . . . .MWSU 20-19 (A)2001 . . . .Truman 42-35 (A)2002 . . . .Truman 27-23 (H)

2003 . . . .MWSU 39-6 (H)2004 . . . .MWSU 27-16 (A)2005 . . . .MWSU 24-2 (H)2006 . . . .MWSU 38-13 (A)2007 . . . .Truman 37-28 (H)

Jerry Partridge RogerAllen

Documents

2008OPPONENTPROFILES - Truman State Athleticsgobulldogs.truman.edu/mediaguide/men/football/2008/08FBMG06.pdf · Offense:8/3 Defense:6/5 ... Flexbone BasicDefense: Multiple LetterwinnersReturning:38