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1 M c P h e r s o n C o l l e g e Football M e d i a G u i d e Member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference - NAIA

2 2009 Schedule / Results 2009 Schedule Sept. 5 at Haskell Indian Nations University 7:00 p.m. Sept. 12 Friends University* 7:00 p.m. Sept. 19 at Ottawa University* 6:00 p.m. Sept. 26 Open Oct. 3 Sterling College* 1:30 p.m. Homecoming Weekend Oct. 10 at University of Saint Mary* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Kansas Wesleyan University* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 24 Southwestern College* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Tabor College* 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Bethel College* 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 Bethany College* 1:30 p.m. * -- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Game 2008 Results (4-6, 3-6 KCAC) Sept. 13 at Bethany College* W Sept. 20 at Kansas Wesleyan University* L Sept. 27 Southwestern College* W 41-7 Oct. 4 at University of Saint Mary* L Oct. 11 Sterling College* L 0-28 Oct. 18 Haskell Indian Nations University W Oct. 25 Ottawa University* L Nov. 1 at Friends University* L Nov. 8 at Tabor College* L Nov. 15 Bethel College* W * -- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Game Future McPherson Football Schedules 2010 Schedule Sept. 11 at Friends University* 7:00 p.m. Sept. 18 Ottawa University* 7:00 p.m. Sept. 25 Open Oct. 2 at Sterling College* Oct. 9 University of Saint Mary* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Kansas Wesleyan University* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Southwestern College* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Tabor College* 1:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Bethel College* 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Bethany College* 1:30 p.m KCAC Standings School KCAC Overall Friends University Ottawa University Sterling College Bethel College Kansas Wesleyan University University of Saint Mary McPherson College Bethany College Tabor College Southwestern College Schedule Sept. 10 Bethany College* 7:00 p.m. Sept. 17 at Southwestern College* 7:00 p.m. Sept. 24 at Friends University* 7:00 p.m. Oct. 1 Bethel College 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Open Oct. 15 Ottawa University* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Tabor College* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at University of Saint Mary* 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Kansas Wesleyan University 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Sterling College* 1:30 p.m Schedule Sept. 8 at Bethany College* 7:00 p.m. Sept. 15 Southwestern College* 7:00 p.m. Sept. 22 Friends University* 7:00 p.m. Sept. 29 at Bethel College* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Open Oct. 13 at Ottawa University* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 20 Tabor College* 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27 University of Saint Mary* 1:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Kansas Wesleyan University* 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 Sterling College* 1:30 p.m Media Guide -- Page 1

3 McPherson College Information Table of Contents 2009 Schedule Results/KCAC Standings...1 McPherson College Quick Facts...2 Career-Oriented Liberal Arts...3 KCAC History...4 KCAC Member Institution Quick Facts...5 KCAC Composite Schedule...6 Coaching Staff Season Outlook Returning Lettermen Numeric Roster Season Review Offensive Statistics Defensive Statistics Game by Game Review KCAC/NAIA Honors Opponent Series Record Program History Records / Single Game Highs...33 KCAC Championship History...34 McPherson College Media Outlets The McPherson Sentinel Sports Editor: Steve Sell Address: 301 S. Main Street McPherson, KS Office Phone: (620) Fax: (620) steve.macsportsgmail.com Internet: Mid Kansas Radio -- KBBE 96.7fm Broadcaster: Nick Gosnell Address: 411 E. Euclid McPherson, KS Office Phone: (620) newsmidkansasradio.com Internet: McPherson College General Information Location: McPherson, Kansas Enrollment: 525 Nickname: Bulldogs School Colors: Red and White Affiliation: NAIA Conference: Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Stadium: McPherson Stadium (3,000 Capacity; Sprinturf artificial turf) President: Mr. Michael Schnider (B.A., McPherson, M.B.A., University of Denver) Interim Athletics Director: Jenni Richardson Assistant Athletics Director: Doug Quint Phone Number: (620) Faculty Athletics Representative: Shay Maclin Bulldog Football Information Head Coach: Brian Ward (McPherson, 1997) Record at MAC: 8-12 (3rd Season) Career Record: 8-12 (2 seasons) Office Phone: (620) wardbmcpherson.edu Assistants: Joe Bettasso (Missouri Southern), Cedric Shell (Alcorn State), Chad Muhler (Missouri Southern), Joe Morgan (McPherson), Mike Silva (McPherson), Ryan Achilles (Fort Hays), Dyzell Wilson (Missouri Western) Student Assistants: Mark Shelton 2008 Record: 4-6 overall, 3-6 (7th place) KCAC Starters Returning: 19 Starters Lost: 3 Returning Lettermen: 36 McPherson Sports Information Sports Information Director: Alan W. Grosbach Address: 1600 East Euclid McPherson, KS Office Phone: (620) Cell Phone: (816) Fax: (620) grosbacamcpherson.edu Internet: Football Media Guide Credits The 2009 McPherson College Media Guide was produced primarily by Alan Grosbach, Director of Sports Information. Photography by Darren Hendricks and Dale Grosbach. Cover design by Darren Hendricks of DVISO visual communications. Historical information provided by former Director of Sports Information, Carol Swenson. Additional copies can be obtained by phoning the Sports Information Office at (620) Media Guide -- Page 2

4 Career-Oriented Liberal Arts Scholarship - Participation - Service McPherson College has redefined the traditional liberal arts education by engaging students in a career-oriented curriculum that incorporates real-life experiences to supplement and complement classroom learning. Through internships, international travel and interdisciplinary studies, athletics and special interest groups, our students experience an educational setting unlike any other. Regardless of their academic majors, they are encouraged to explore to step outside their own experiences and their own cultures as they prepare for the ever-changing world in which they will live and work. Our Mission McPherson College is a vibrant community of persons from diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds committed to its mission: To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service. History Chartered in 1887 by leaders of the Church of the Brethren, McPherson College has a distinguished history of providing excellent liberal arts and career-oriented education shaped by the essential values of its founding denomination. The College welcomes students of all cultural, economic and religious backgrounds. Our Students Approximately 525 Students from 33 states and 6 foreign countries are enrolled at McPherson College, providing a diverse and welcoming community. The Curriculum Majors are offered in 18 academic disciplines. Pre-professional study and the option to design an individualized or interdisciplinary major allow students to combine select courses throughout the curriculum to meet their specific personal and professional goals. Our four-year, career-oriented liberal arts approach also provides students with opportunities for internships and experience-based education. Accreditation As a member of the North Central Association, McPherson College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC Self Study.pdf). Our teacher education program is certified by the Kansas State Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The College holds numerous memberships with other professional agencies and organizations. Campus Life Intercollegiate and intramural sports, theatre productions, student publications, campus ministry, and a variety of social and community service organizations complement the academic curriculum and provide opportunity for student collaboration and leadership development. Admissions/Aid/Visit Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year. For priority consideration, first-time freshmen and transfer students should submit their applications prior to May 1. The majority of McPherson College students receive financial aid annually from federal and state programs, McPherson College scholarships and grants, work-study programs and loans. Prospective students and their families are encouraged to discover firsthand the many opportunities available at McPherson College Media Guide -- Page 3

5 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference History and Schools History The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, commonly called The Kansas Conference, is a prominent intercollegiate athletics conference comprised of ten outstanding independent or private institutions of higher education in the state. The origins of the KCAC are traced to February 15, 1890, when the Kansas Intercollegiate Athletic Association became the result of the first successful attempt at organization among Kansas colleges, to promote and regulate amateur intercollegiate athletics. At that time the association or conference included not only private universities and colleges but also Kansas Agriculture College (now KSU), Kansas University, and Washburn University. Football seems to have been the major sponsored sport, and Baker University won the championship for the first three or four years. In about 1902 this early association became allied with the Kansas College Athletic Conference, a group which was the first to adopt a definite set of rules and regulations. It also promoted an annual track and field meet which has continued yearly since, except for World War years. Basketball has been sponsored since Football was revived in Tennis began as early as Golf was added in By this time the name of the conference had been altered to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference; it had grown to 17 college members and two allied members: Baker, Bethany, Bethel, College of Emporia, Fairmount (now WSU), Friends, Kansas Wesleyan, KSTC of Emporia (now ESU), KSTC of Hays (now FHSU), KSTC of Pittsburg (now PSU), McPherson, Ottawa, St.Benedict s (now Benedictine), St.Mary s, Sterling (formerly Cooper), Southwestern, and Washburn, and with St.John s and Kansas City University (Kansas) as allied members. Kansas University and Kansas Aggies had dropped out earlier to join other conferences. In 1923 the College of Emporia, KSTC of Emporia, KSTC of Hays, KSTC of Pittsburg, Wichita (formerly Fairmount), Southwestern, and Washburn withdrew to form the Central Conference. The present legal entity comes from a reorganization of the conference when the predecessor Kansas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference formally disbanded on December 1, 1928, and a new conference was formed which again was called the Kansas College Athletic Conference. The members were Baker, Bethany, Kansas Wesleyan, McPherson, Ottawa, and St.Mary s colleges. At that time sportswriters quickly gave the KCAC league a nickname: the Little Six, in contrast to the Big Six (which became Big Eight, now Big 12) which also was organized in St.Mary s College was discontinued in The College of Emporia returned to the fold in 1933, and Bethel was readmitted in Friends, a former member of the KIAC, was admitted in Sterling and Southwestern were approved for membership in In 1968 Tabor College and St. Mary of the Plains College were admitted to make twelve members in the conference, and the conference was organized into Southern and Northern divisions until when Baker, College of Emporia, and Ottawa withdrew to join two separate Missouri-based conferences. In the mid-1970s the formal name was changed again to Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. In 1975 women s intercollegiate athletics were incorporated into programs of the KCAC. Ottawa was readmitted in 1981, bringing the conference membership to 10. In 1992 St.Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City left the conference and eventually closed. In 1999 Saint Mary College-Leavenworth joined to return the KCAC membership to ten institutions. The Kansas Conference (KCAC) continues to be an all-kansas conference. The KCAC is an affiliated conference of the National Association of intercollegiate Athletics with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Today the KCAC sponsors conference intercollegiate athletics in football, volleyball, men s cross country, women s cross country, men s soccer, women s soccer, men s basketball, women s basketball, men s indoor track and field, women s indoor track and field, men s outdoor track and field, women s outdoor track and field, baseball, softball, men s golf, women s tennis, and men s tennis. Bethany College Lindsborg, KS Bethel College North Newton, KS Friends University Wichita, KS Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS McPherson College McPherson, KS Ottawa University Ottawa, KS Southwestern College Winfield, KS Sterling College Sterling, KS Tabor College Hillsboro, KS University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS 2009 Media Guide -- Page 4

6 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Institution Quick Facts Bethany College Lindsborg, KS Founded: 1881 Nickname: Swedes Colors: Blue and Gold Enrollment: 625 Athletic Director: Jon Daniels Sports Information Director: Sarah Hawbaker Web Site: Head Football Coach: Jamie Cruce (3rd Year) Ottawa University Ottawa, KS Founded: 1865 Nickname: Braves Colors: Black and Gold Enrollment: 8500 Athletic Director: Arabie Conner Sports Information Director: Katie Tooley Web Site: Head Football Coach: Kent Kessinger (6th Year) Bethel College North Newton, KS Founded: 1887 Nickname: Threshers Colors: Maroon and Grey Enrollment: 550 Athletic Director: Diane Flickner Sports Information Director: Chad Schilling Web Site: Head Football Coach: Mike Moore (10th Year) Southwestern College Winfield, KS Founded: 1885 Nickname: Moundbuilders Colors: Purple and White Enrollment: 1400 Athletic Director: Dave Denly Sports Information Director: Jason Jeschke Web Site: Head Football Coach: Ken Crandall (3rd Year) Friends University Wichita, KS Founded: 1898 Nickname: Falcons Colors: Scarlet and Grey Enrollment: 3100 Athletic Director: Joe Zimmerman Web Site: Head Football Coach: Monty Lewis (7th Year) Sterling College Sterling, KS Founded: 1887 Nickname: Warriors Colors: Navy, Red, and Silver Enrollment: 600 Athletic Director: Andy Lambert Sports Information Director: Justin Morris Web Site: Head Football Coach: Andy Lambert (6th Year) Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS Founded: 1886 Nickname: Coyotes Colors: Purple and Gold Enrollment: 810 Athletic Director: Dr. Matthew Williams Sports Information Director: David Toelle Web Site: Head Football Coach: Dave Dallas (14th Year) Tabor College Hillsboro, KS Founded: 1908 Nickname: Blue Jays Colors: Blue and Gold Enrollment: 500 Athletic Director: Rusty Allen Sports Information Director: Anthony Munson Web Site: Head Football Coach: Mike Gottsch (3rd Year) McPherson College McPherson, KS Founded: 1887 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red and White Enrollment: 520 Interim Athletic Director: Jennifer Richardson Sports Information Director: Alan Grosbach Web Site: Head Football Coach: Brian Ward (3rd Year) University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS Founded: 1923 Nickname: Spires Colors: Navy and Gold Enrollment: 450 Athletic Director: Rob Miller Sports Information Director: Mike Basler Web Site: Head Football Coach: Lance Hinson (5th Year) 2009 Media Guide -- Page 5

7 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Schedule 2009 Opponent Week-by-Week Schedule Haskell Friends Ottawa Sterling USM KWU SWC Tabor Bethel Bethany Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 McP McKendree Southern Nazarene McP Bethel SWC Bethany Tabor Sterling KWU Ottawa USM SWC McP Peru State KWU USM Friends Bethany Southern Nazarene Tabor Tabor Sterling Ottawa SWC Bethel USM Friends KWU MacMurry Bethel SWC McP Bethany Ottawa Peru State Friends KWU Sterling Tabor Friends McP Haskell Panhandle State Ottawa Bethany Bethel Haskell Tabor Bethel McP Bethany Sterling USM SWC Bethany USM KWU Ottawa Sterling McP Bethel Tabor Friends USM KWU Bethany Friends Ottawa Bethel vs McP SWC Sterling KWU Bethany USM Sterling Friends Tabor SWC McP Ottawa Ottawa Friends Bethel Tabor SWC KWU USM Sterling McP * - Ottawa McKendree University, Platte City, MO, 8/24/09 August 24 Ottawa McKendree University 7:00 p.m. September 5 Southern Nazarene Saint Mary 1:30 p.m. Haskell McPherson 7:00 p.m. 12 Bethel Ottawa 6:00 p.m. Friends McPherson 7:00 p.m. Sterling Southwestern 7:00 p.m. Saint Mary Bethany 7:00 p.m. Kansas Wesleyan Tabor 7:00 p.m. 19 Sterling Peru State 1:00 p.m. Kansas Wesleyan Saint Mary 3:00 p.m. McPherson Ottawa 6:00 p.m. Bethel Southern Nazarene 6:00 p.m. Southwestern Friends 7:00 p.m. Bethany Tabor 7:00 p.m. 26 MacMurry Bethany 1:30 p.m. Ottawa Sterling 6:00 p.m. Tabor Friends 7:00 p.m. Saint Mary Southwestern 7:00 p.m. Kansas Wesleyan Bethel 7:00 p.m KCAC Composite Schedule October 3 Sterling McPherson 1:30 p.m. Peru State Tabor 2:00 p.m. Bethany Kansas Wesleyan 5:00 p.m. Friends Bethel 7:00 p.m. Southwestern Ottawa 7:00 p.m. 10 Southwestern Panhandle State 1:00 p.m. Sterling Friends 1:30 p.m. Ottawa Tabor 1:30 p.m. McPherson Saint Mary 1:30 p.m. Bethel Bethany 1:30 p.m. Kansas Wesleyan Haskell 2:00 p.m. 17 Friends Haskell 1:30 p.m. Tabor Sterling 1:30 p.m. Saint Mary Bethel 1:30 p.m. McPherson Kansas Wesleyan 1:30 p.m. Bethany Southwestern 1:30 p.m. 24 Friends Bethany 1:30 p.m. Kansas Wesleyan Sterling 1:30 p.m. Ottawa Saint Mary 1:30 p.m. Southwestern McPherson 1:30 p.m. Bethel Tabor 1:30 p.m. 31 Saint Mary Friends 1:30 p.m. Sterling Bethany 1:30 p.m. Bethel Southwestern 1:30 p.m. McPherson Tabor 1:30 p.m. Kansas Wesleyan Ottawa 2:00 p.m. November 7 Friends KWU 1:30 p.m. Saint Mary Sterling 1:30 p.m. Tabor Southwestern 1:30 p.m. McPherson Bethel 1:30 p.m. Bethany Ottawa 1:30 p.m. 14 Ottawa Friends 1:30 p.m. Sterling Bethel 1:30 p.m. Tabor Saint Mary 1:30 p.m. Southwestern Kansas Wesleyan 1:30 p.m. Bethany McPherson 1:30 p.m Media Guide -- Page 6

8 Coaching Staff Brian Ward Head Coach McPherson College 97 Third Season Ward is entering his third season as head coach of the Bulldogs. A 1997 graduate McPherson College with a Bachelor of Arts in history, Ward was named the Bulldogs head coach December 8, Ward holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, and is currently working on an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Ward has served as assistant and coordinator on football staffs at Glendale Community College (Ariz.), Wabash College (Ind.), Missouri Southern State University, and Tulsa (Okla.) Union High School. He was named the 2002 American Football Coaches Association NCAA D-III National Assistant Coach of the Year while at Wabash College. At the conclusion of his playing career at McPherson College, Ward served as defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator under Bruce Grose for the 1997 season. Under his direction, the Bulldogs set a school record with 12 blocked punts, and ranked 2nd in the NAIA in pass defense and 8th in total defense while finishing with a 6-4 overall record. He also coordinated the Bulldogs recruiting efforts in Arizona. From 1998 through 2000, Ward served as the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Ariz. In his final two seasons at Glendale, the Gauchos were ACCAC champions and won the 2000 NJCAA National Championship by defeating Garden City CC in the Valley of Sun Bowl. The 2000 Gauchos led the NJCAA in forced turnovers with 44 and ranked second in rushing defense, yielding 32.2 yards per game. Ward then served as assistant head coach, special teams coordinator, secondary coach, and strength and conditioning coordinator at Wabash College (NCAA D-III) in Crawfordsville, Ind., for four seasons ( ) under former Ottawa University head coach Chris Creighton. In 2001, the Wabash defense ranked 5th in D-III with 36 turnovers, blocked six kicks, and led the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) in interceptions. The Little Giants were undefeated during the 2002 regular season, NCAC champions and D-III national quarterfinalists. The Wabash defense led D-III with 25 pass interceptions and 43 forced turnovers, and the NCAA at all levels with a 28.2 yards per return kickoff return average. Wabash was ranked as high as #2 in the 2003 AFCA national poll when its defense ranked in D-III s top 10 nationally in total defense, rushing defense, interceptions, and kickoff return average. In 2004, the Little Giants led the NCAC in total defense, scoring defense, passing defense, and pass efficiency defense, and broke the Wabash school record by allowing only five touchdown passes during the season. In 2005, Ward was named associate head coach, defensive and special teams coordinator at Missouri Southern State University (NCAA D-II) in Joplin, Missouri. Under his direction, the Lions recorded a school record 30 sacks and returned a kickoff for a school record 101 yards also marked the only season in school history the Lions has recorded both a kickoff return and a punt return for a touchdown. After serving as recruiting and strength coordinator for MSSU during the spring and summer of 2006, Ward spent the fall of 2006 as the defensive coordinator at Tulsa (Okla.) Union High School. Active in his community, Ward has directed Special Olympic fund raisers, a Football Reader Fridays program in the local elementary schools, a community-wide youth football day, toy, clothing, and canned food drives for branches of the National Guard, Salvation Army, and local schools as well as a College Outreach program for the elderly community. A graduate of Glendale (Ariz.) Apollo High School, Brian is married to the former Amy Brandseth. They are the parents of two young children, Travis and Ellie. Joe Bettasso Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers Coach Missouri Southern State Univ. Third Season Bettasso will serve as the Bulldogs defensive coordinator after serving his initial season with the program as linebacker coach. He enters his third season with the Bulldogs after a one-year stint with Missouri Southern State University, where he assisted with the defensive secondary after a four-year playing career at MSSU. A three-year starter at safety for the Lions, he finished third on the team in tackles in 2004 with 59 including 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks and an interception. He then posted 40 tackles, including 22 solos, two for lost yardage, and two fumble recoveries in Following his senior season, he received the John Ware Memorial Lions Heart Award. A 2001 graduate of Joplin HS, Bettasso was a two-time first team All- Ozark Conference and All-District selection as well as an All-Area selection his senior year at JHS. He recorded 146 tackles as a senior after netting 96 as a junior. Bettasso completed his Bachelor of General Studies degree at Missouri Southern in December Chad Muehler Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach Missouri Southern State Univ. Third Season Muehler enters his third season on the Bulldogs coaching staff. Muehler has had the opportunity to work with some of the best coaches in the profession in his short career. Chad most recently served as a graduate assistant Missouri Southern State University with head coach Bart Tatum, who was part of three national championship teams during his tenure at Northwest Missouri State University. In 2004 Muehler served as an assistant with the MSSU offense that finished 10th in the nation on total offense in NCAA D-II, working with Missouri Southern State University head coach and former NFL player John Ware, and current Division I offensive coordinator Keeth Matheny. Chad assisted with the offensive line, and also assisted former UCLA head strength coach Troy Jorgenson with the Missouri Southern weight program. Chad completed his B.A. from Missouri Southern State University in 2004, and recently completed his Masters degree in Health Promotion at California University of Pennsylvania. He is certified as a C.S.C.S by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the highest certification in strength training Media Guide -- Page 7

9 Coaching Staff Cedric Shell Passing Game Coordinator/ Wide Receivers Coach Alcorn State Univ. Fourth Season Shell joined the McPherson College football staff in the fall of 2006 as the wide receivers/ tight ends coach and video coordinator. Prior to joining the Bulldog staff, Shell taught physical education and coached at Coleman Middle School in his hometown of Greenville, Mississippi. Shell received his B.A. in Broadcast Communication in 2001 from Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss. At Alcorn State, Cedric was a two-year letterman as a wide receiver and defensive back for coaches Cradell Jones and Dr. Johnny Thomas. Shell is a graduate of 1996 Greensville s T.L. Weston High School. He is the father of two children, Cedric Jr. and Eris Shell. Mike Silva Defensive Line McPherson College Third Season Silva enters his third season for the Bulldogs as a defensive linemen coach. He joined the staff in 2007 as a student assistant while he finished his bachelor s of arts in history. A two-year letter winner and two year starter at McPherson, Silva recorded 61 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in his career as a Bulldog. Prior to McPherson, Mike played two seasons at American River College. While at ARC, he earned team MVP, All-Conference and All-Northern California honors. Silva is a 2003 graduate of Vacaville High School. Ryan Achilles Kickers/Punters Coach Fort Hayes State University First Season Achilles joined the McPherson College football program as the kicking coach in the spring of A 1993 graduate of Hesston High School, Achilles continued his football career at Fort Hayes State University. Playing for the Tigers in 2003, he set school records for most field goals completed in one game, most extra points completed in one game, and most field goals attempted in one season. In 1997, Achilles earned a bachelor of arts degree in communications, with an emphasis in public relations and leadership studies from Fort Hayes State University. Ryan is married and he and his wife, Shannon, have three children, Ashley, Cody and Sydney. Dyzell Wilson Defensive Backs Coach Missouri Western State University First Season Wilson begins his first season as the defensive backs coach as McPherson. He joins the Bulldogs after two seasons as an assistant coach at Glendale Community College. Wilson graduated from Missouri Western State University. He played defensive back for two seasons under coach Jerry Partridge, helping the Griffins to a MIAA conference championship in Prior to MWSU, Wilson played at Glendale Community College, winning a ACCAC conference title and Valley of the Sun Bowl appearance in Dyzell currently resides in McPherson. Joe Morgan Offensive Line Coach McPherson College Second Season Morgan joins the McPherson coaching staff for his second season after spending his first season as a student assistant in charge of the offensive line. He is a 2009 graduate of McPherson College with a degree in business administration. A two-year letter winner, Morgan earned honorable mention All-KCAC honors as a senior in Prior to transferring to McPherson, Joe played two seasons at College of the Desert for coach Ken Swearingin. He is a 2004 graduate of Valley High School in Las Vegas, Nev. Morgan currently resides in McPherson. Chris Ezebunwa Running Back s Coach McPherson College First Season Ezebunwa is no stranger to Bulldog football. A two-year letter winner as a fullback, he finished the 2008 season second on the team in rushing touchdowns. He is joining the staff as the running backs coach for the 2009 season. Chris earned three varsity letters from Zachary High School, Baker, La. During his senior season, Ezebunwa earned first team all-conference honors and was selected to play on the Baton Rouge all-star team. After graduating in 2004, he continued his football career at Central Lakes College, where he played for two seasons before becoming a Bulldog in the fall of Chris graduated from McPherson College in 2009 with a bachelors of arts in education Media Guide -- Page 8

10 2009 Season Outlook Overview Head Coach Brian Ward welcomes back 18 starters for the 2009 season, including eight on offense, nine on defense, and a place-kicker. A majority of the other returners have seen playing experience during their McPherson College careers. The Bulldog offense retained all but two key players from last season, including starting wide receivers Gary Cox and Dwight Hale. However, McPherson returns three starters on the offensive line, as well as quarterback Shane Mascarenas and wide receiver Stephen Harrison. McPherson hopes to rank amongst the top in the NAIA in passing offense and scoring offense for the second season in a row. The McPherson defense returns a strong nucleus of talent in 2009 as they strive to be amongst the top defenses in the KCAC and NAIA. In 2008 the Bulldogs ranked seventh in the KCAC in total defense. The combination of key returners and experience gives McPherson a reason to expect an improvement in Offense Quarterbacks McPherson returns Josh White (6-1, 180), who started the majority of the games last fall. However, junior Shane Mascarenas (5-11, 190) appears to be the front-runner for the starting position for the Bulldogs. Mascarenas played in one game for the Bulldogs in 2008 where he completed 19 of 29 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns in week one against the Bethany Swedes. An injury in the fourth quarter sidelined Mascarenas for the remainder of the season. The competition for playing time behind Mascarenas will be between the four other quarterbacks listed on the Bulldogs roster. There is still no clear front-runner for the back-up role. He tallied four touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving) and 899 yards of total offense. Senior Stephen Harrison looks to lead the way for the McPherson receiving corp in The 6-1, 180 pound Harrison has been a fixture in the Bulldog passing attack over the past two seasons. Harrison led the team in touchdown receptions in 2008 with nine and looks to build upon that for the 2009 season. Behind Harrison, McPherson will count on a group of talented young wide receivers. Sophomores Andy Skinner and Thomas Stauts have seen limited time, but have the ability to emerge this fall. They amongst others will enter camp this fall expected to battle for playing time behind Harrison. Offensive Line McPherson returns six-letter winners from the 2008 offensive line. Last season s line provided protection for the 17th ranked passing offense in the NAIA. A ten game starter at tackle, Casey Hayes (6-5, 280) returns as the Bulldogs most decorated offensive linemen from Hayes earned 2008 second team All-KCAC honors. He along with junior guard Chris Lange (6-5, 300) and sophomore center Marcus Esquivel (6-1, 285) look to anchor the Bulldog offensive line. Other returners include, senior Sean Grandin (6-3, 300), sophomore Joe Becker (6-5, 285) and sophomore David Kraft (6-2, 225). Running Backs In 2009, the Bulldogs will look to solidify a rushing attack that ranked seventh in the KCAC. The Bulldogs lost a pair of young running backs and a veteran performer at fullback. Despite the losses, Head Coach Brian Ward is excited about the running game in The Bulldogs return junior Chris German (5-9, 190) and sophomore Ryan Smith (5-7, 175), who both saw time in McPherson s running back by committee approach in Receivers / Tight Ends Two Bulldogs who saw extensive action during their McPherson careers completed their eligibility last fall, but McPherson returns a standout senior wide out along with a number of young talents. Gary Cox was a game changing player who caught 83 passes for 1186 yards and six touchdowns in his two-year career as a Bulldog. Dwight Hale was a key part of the Bulldog offense during his three-year stint in McPherson. Last season, Hale posted his most successful offensive year as a Bulldog. Senior wide receiver - Stephen Harrison 2009 Media Guide -- Page 9

11 2009 Season Outlook Defense Defensive Line This fall, McPherson returns four letter winners from the 2008 defense line. Junior defensive end Scott Jones was a strong contributor to the Bulldogs defense in his first season. Jones (6-3, 245) made 10 starts last season, ranking tops among KCAC defensive linemen tallying 67 tackles, 36 of which solo. Junior Chris LeBlanc (6-4, 225) enters his junior season with 65 career tackles, third most of players on the current roster. On the interior, McPherson returns its two of their top four tackles from Senior Drew Griffin battled injuries in 2008, but when healthy provided consistent play on the interior of the defensive line. Senior Raashun Payne is the other returner. Payne saw platoon duty in 2008, but is expected to make more of an impact in Linebackers McPherson returns three of the top four linebackers from The centerpiece of the 2009 linebackers is starting SAM linebacker Jeff Paulson. Paulson (6-1, 205) has continued to work hard to better himself for the 2009 campaign. He made 119 tackles as a junior, enough to rank seventh in the NAIA in tackles per game. Paulson also tallied 11 tackles for loss, four sacks and four interceptions. Sophomore Jacob Kerbel (6-2, 205) showed a lot of promise during his freshman season recording 59 tackles. Kerbel played most of 2008 in a rotational role, but will be expected to step up into a starting role in The coaching staff expects a continuing battle for playing time at the linebacker position. Secondary The Bulldog secondary should be in good hands this fall, as the entire starting secondary corps returns. With all the starters returning expectations of this group are high. Seniors Billy Baska (6-0, 185) and Mark Watson (6-0, 190) both made impacts in their first season as a Bulldog. They both finished 2008 ranking fifth on the team in tackles with 41. They should both provide a strong presence at the safety position this year. Junior Austin Brown is expected to start at cornerback and help anchor the secondary. The 6-1, 185 pounder started all 10 games last season and will be counted on for leadership in Junior Shelton Thigpen (5-11, 165) is expected to start opposite of Brown. Thigpen has started all but two games in his two-year career as a Bulldog. Sophomore J.L. Gomez is also expected to play a large role in the McPherson secondary. Gomez impressed during his first year recording 50 tackles from his safety spot. Special Teams Kickers For the third straight season, junior Travis Eason (5-10, 170) will be the primary kicker for the Bulldogs. Eason sits only three field goals away from tying the McPherson College career record for made field goals. Unknown will be the punter for the Bulldogs. The position will be decided during fall camp. Returing Starters Offense Name Cl Pos Ht Wt Hometown Marcus Esquivel SO OL Grapevine, TX Chris German JR RB Lewisville, TX Stephen Harrison SR WR Columbus, MS Casey Hayes SR OL Walnut Creek, CA Chris Lange JR OL Midwest City, OK Ryan Smith SO RB Wichita, KS Josh White JR QB Stockton, MO Cain Wright JR TE Pryor, OK Defense Name Cl Pos Ht Wt Hometown Billy Baska SR DB Tonganoxie, KS Austin Brown JR CB Lawton, OK Drew Griffin SR DL Rancho Cordova, CA Scott Jones JR DL Melvern, KS Chris LeBlanc JR DE Corinth, TX Garrett Parker JR LB Lamar, MO Jeff Paulson SR LB Limon, CO Shelton Thigpen JR CB Wylie, TX Mark Watson SR DB St. Charles, MO Senior Defensive Back -- #4 Mark Watson Junior Defensive Lineman -- #55 Scott Jones Special Teams Name Cl Pos Ht Wt Hometown Travis Eason JR K Tulsa, OK 2009 Media Guide -- Page 10

12 Returning Lettermen Jacoby Adams #51 LB 5-11, 197 Sophomore, 1 Letter Little Elm, TX Little Elm HS At MAC: Adams looks to help the Bulldogs solidify a defense returning eight of the 11 starters from the 2008 campaign. In his first season as a Bulldog, Adams saw limited reserve time, playing in four games. In those four games, Adams recorded two solo tackles, one of which a sack. Background: Prior to McPherson, Adams attended Little Elm High School where he participated in football and power lifting. During his senior year, Adams received first team All-District and led the Lobos in sacks. As a power lifter he qualified for the regional and state competitions. Personal: Adams, born 1/9/90, is the son of Eddie and Desiree Alexander. He is majoring in communications. UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int Total participated in baseball while at Plainville HS. Personal: Becker, born 3/15/90, is the son of Mike and Jody Alexander. He is majoring in mathematics. Austin Bohanon #17 WR 6-0, 200 Senior, 3 Letter Wichita, KS Wichita Heights HS At MAC: Injuries during the 2008 campaign sidelined Bohanon for a majority of the season. He did record one catch for six yards. During his first two seasons at MAC, Bohanon played special teams earning him a total of three varsity letters. Background: Prior to becoming a Bulldog, Bohanon played at Wichita Heights HS for Coach Rick Wheeler. Personal: Bohanon, born 01/12/88, is the son of Stanley and Cynthia Bohanon. He is majoring in psychology and upon graduating from McPherson plans to go to graduate school. Receiving Rec Yds TD Total John Brown #22 WR 5-9, 175 Senior, 3 Letters Baldwin City, KS Baldwin City HS At MAC: In his three years at McPherson, Brown has served primarily on special teams or as a blocking receiver, earning him three letters was Brown s most productive season offensively with two catches for 19 yards. Brown recorded five special team tackles in Background: Prior to McPherson, Brown attended Baldwin City HS. While at Baldwin City, he participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field. Personal: Brown, born 4/17/88, is the son of David and Twila Brown. He is majoring in business management with an emphasis in finance. Receiving Rec Yds TD Total Billy Baska #8 DB 6-0, 185 Senior, 1 Letter Tonganoxie, KS Missouri Southern State University Austin Brown #13 CB 6-1, 185 Junior, 2 Letters Lawton, OK Lawton HS At MAC: Baska enters the season buying for one of the starting safety spots. In 2008, Baska played in 10 games, recording 41 tackles. Baska s 2008 season was highlighted by a 42 yard fumble return for a touchdown in week three against Southwestern. Background: Prior to McPherson, Baska spend two seasons at Missouri Southern State University. Baska was a two time letter winner at MSSU. In high school, Baska was a three sport athlete participating in football, basketball, and track and field. Personal: Baska, born 7/5/85, is the son of Mark and Chris Baska. He is majoring in environmental stewardship. UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int Total Joe Becker #65 OL 6-5, 285 Sophomore, 1 Letter Plainville, KS Plainville HS At MAC: In 2008, Becker helped anchor the line for an offense that ranked 17th in pass offense per game and 30th in total offense per game. Background: While in high school, Becker received All- League honorable mention during his junior season and All-League second team in his senior season. Becker also 2009 Media Guide -- Page 11 At MAC: In 2008, Brown started 10 games at cornerback for the Bulldogs. In those ten games, he recorded 26 tackles and four interceptions, tied for the team lead. As a freshman, Brown received ample playing time, tallying 18 tackles and 2 interceptions. Brown was named to the KCAC Honorable Mention team as a freshman, and last season received Second Team All-KCAC Honors. Background: While at Lawton HS, Brown received varsity letters in football, baseball, and track and field. Brown was also honored by being named to the All-State, All- Area, All-Conference and All-District teams. Outside of football, Brown placed during his senior track season in the 4x100m at the Oklahoma state track meet. Personal: Brown, born 10/08/88, is the son of David and Jill Brown. He is majoring in psychology. UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int Total John Davidson #40 FB 6-0, 236 Sophomore, 1 Letter Tulsa, OK Memorial HS At MAC: In 2008, a majority of Davidson s playing time was on special teams. He finished his freshman season with one carry for three yards. In 2009, Davidson will add strength to a ground attack that struggled at times in Background: Davidson attended Memorial HS in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While at Memorial, Davidson received three varsity letters and was elected to the All-District team in Personal: Davidson, born 6/23/89, is the son of Pamela Couture. He is majoring in mathematics. Rushing Att Yds TD Total

13 Returning Lettermen Travis Eason #18 K 5-10, 170 Junior, 2 Letters Tulsa, OK East Central HS Chris German #32 RB 5-9, 195 Junior, 1 Letter Lewisville, TX Hebron HS Drew Griffin #50 DL 6-2, 275 Senior, 2 Letters Rancho Cordova, CA American River College At MAC: Eason has been a two year starter at McPherson. Last season he made seven of 14 attempts including a long of 44 yards. In week 10 against Bethel, Eason made three of three attempts, two of which for longer than 40 yards to earn KCAC special teams player of the week. The punting responsibilities fell on his shoulders midway through the season. Eason finished the season with an average of 32.9 yards per punt. As a freshman, Eason converted five of six attempts with a long of 44 yards. He was also awarded KCAC player of the week for the week of Oct. 7. Background: Prior to McPherson, Eason ended a successful high school career by receiving the Jim Thorpe All- Star award, was named All-State in soccer, football special teams MVP, soccer offensive player of the year, and East Central High School s male athlete of the year. Personal: Eason, born on 2/26/89, is the son of Steve and Kim Eason. He is majoring in biochemistry. Scoring FG PATs Long Total Punting No. Yds Avg Total Marcus Esquivel #76 OL 6-1, 285 Sophomore, 1 Letter Grapevine, TX Colleyville Heritage HS At MAC: Esquivel played guard for the Bulldogs in 2008 and received considerable playing time. He hopes to continue developing as a player to help anchor the McPherson offensive line for the 2009 season. Background: Esquivel attended Colleyville High School where her participated in football for four years. Personal: Esquivel, born 4/2/90, is the son of Vira Trevino. At MAC: German was one of four running backs used by the Bulldogs in For the season, he carried the ball 42 times for a net of 120 yards. German looks to be in the battle for the starting running back position for the Bulldogs. Background: While in high school, German participated in football and wrestling. Personal: German, born 4/20/89, is the son of Earl German. He is majoring in business. Rushing Att Yds TD Total J.L. Gomez #21 DB 5-9, 165 Sophomore, 1 Letter Prosper, TX Prosper HS At MAC: Gomez finished his freshman campaign fourth on the team in tackles with 50. He also finished the season with 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. With three season left, his future as an impact player for the Bulldogs is bright. Gomez will be competing for a starting safety position in Background: Gomez came to the Bulldogs after a successful and decorated high school career. As a four sport athlete in high school, Gomez was elected to two All-District football teams and two All-District basketball teams. Personal: Gomez, born 5/30/90, is the son of Jorge and Sylvia Gomez. He is majoring in pre-physical therapy. UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int Total Sean Grandin #60 OL 6-3, 310 Senior, 1 Letter Pleasant Hill, CA Diablo Valley College At MAC: Fighting through injuries in the 2008 season, Griffin finished with 14 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack. When not injured, Drew was a key piece of the defensive line rotation for the Bulldogs, primarily playing nose tackle. In 2009, Griffin will continue to battle for the starting position and remain a key member of the defensive line. Background: Drew played one season at American River College in Sacramento, Calif. prior to becoming a Bulldog. While at ARC, he received All-Conference honors. While attending Cordova high school, Griffin letterd four times in football and once in track and field. Personal: Griffin, born 4/16/84, is the son of Alfred Griffin and Anita Bickum. He is majoring in business management. UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int Total Stephen Harrison #2 WR 6-1, 180 Senior, 2 Letters Columbus, MS East Mississippi CC At MAC: Harrison enters his senior season statistically as the most productive returning wide receiver. In 2008, Harrison started all 10 games. Statistically he finished second in all major receiving categories with 47 receptions for 656 yards, including a long play of 62 yards. Harrison did lead the team in touchdown receptions with nine. Background: During his senior season he received All-District and All-State Honorable Mention awards at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss. Harrison spent one season at East Mississippi Community College, where he led the team in receptions and receiving yards. Personal: Harrison, born 6/22/86, is the son of Janelle Harrison. He is majoring in physical education. Receiving Rec Yds TD Total At MAC: Grandin worked his way into the rotation as a back-up right guard in 2008, earning him his first McPherson varsity letter. Background: Grandin played two seasons at Diablo Valley College prior to becoming a Bulldog in Personal: Grandin, born 9/5/86, is the son of David and Allyson Grandin. He is currently majoring in graphic design with the plan of graduating in the spring of Media Guide -- Page 12

14 Returning Lettermen Casey Hayes #75 OL 6-5, 280 Senior, 1 Letter Walnut Creek, CA Diablo Valley College Scott Jones #55 DL 6-3, 245 Junior, 1 Letter Melvern, KS Northwest Missouri State University David Kraft #56 OL 6-2, 225 Sophomore, 1 Letter Peck, KS Mulvane HS At MAC: In 2008, Hayes completed the season as McPherson College s most decorated offensive lineman, receiving All-KCAC second team honors. After spending 2007 in the rotation at the tackle position, Hayes started all 10 games for the Bulldogs in Background: Casey lettered twice football and three times in volleyball while in high school. Upon completion of high school, Hayes spent a season at Diablo Valley College. Personal: Hayes, born 7/19/87, is the son of Jeff and Jodi Hayes. He is majoring in sociology with an emphasis in criminal justice. Blake Jones #15 QB 6-4, 180 Sophomore, 1 Letter Melvern, KS Lebo HS At MAC: Injuries provided Jones an opportunity to take snaps in Despite the opportunity, Jones threw only four passes. In 2009, Blake will be in competition with the four other QB s for the top two jobs. Background: Jones came to McPherson after a decorated career at Lebo high school. Jones received four varsity letters in football and track and field, along with three letters in basketball. During his junior year he was voted All-League first team defense, All-Area Defense by the Emporia Gazette and Honorable Mention All-State. As a senior he was consensus All-League offense and defense and All-Area offense by the Emporia Gazette. Personal: Jones, born 8/11/89, is the son of William and Sonja Jones. He is majoring in physical education/special education. Passing Att Comp Yds TDs Int Total Media Guide -- Page 13 At MAC: Jones will look to continue in 2009 the success he had in He played in all 10 games for the Bulldogs and finished second on the team in tackles with 67, ranking tops among linemen in the KCAC. Jones also led the defense in tackles for loss (14) and sacks (5.5). His play earned him Second Team All-KCAC honors, the highest honor a McPherson defensive line has received since Ricky Gottschalk received the same honor in Background: Jones came to McPherson in 2008 after redshirting and playing one season with the Bearcats of Northwest Missouri State. He played in three games as a Bearcat and finished the season with two tackles and two tackles for loss. In high school, Jones received All-State, All-League and All-Area honors in both his junior and senior year. Personal: Jones, born 12/30/87, is the son of Butch and Sonja Jones. He is majoring in physical education. UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int Total Jacob Kerbel #29 LB 6-2, 205 Sophomore, 1 Letter Wylie, TX Wylie HS At MAC: Kerbel will be buying for one of McPherson starting linebacker spots in 2009 after seeing rotational duty in Kerbel was the Bulldogs most productive linebacker behind Honorable Mention All-American Jeff Paulson. Kerbel completed the season third on the team in tackles with 59. His season also included 5.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and three interceptions. Background: Jacob came to McPherson from Wylie High School in Wilye, TX. At Wilye, Kerbel received varsity letters in football, and track and field. Personal: Kerbel, born 1/9/90, is the son of James and Bridget Kerbel. He is majoring in Automotive Restoration. UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int Total At MAC: Kraft will look to build on the experience he gained in limited playing time in He will be competing for a spot on the offensive line in Background: David earned post-season honors during his senior season at Mulvane High School, including All- League, All-State and was a selection to the 2008 Kansas Shrine Bowl. Personal: Kraft, born 2/25/90, is the son of Mike and Vicki Kraft. He is majoring in psychology. Chris Lange #53 OL 6-5, 300 Junior, 2 Letters Midwest City, OK Choctaw HS At MAC: One of three returning starters to the offensive line, Lange should continue to anchor the guard position for the Bulldogs. He started all ten games for the Bulldogs in 2008 earning a second varsity letter for the Bulldogs. Chris earned his first letter in part time duty during his freshman season. Background: While in high school, Lange earned two All-District selections, two All-Conference selections and was named to the Jim Thorp All-Star team as a senior. Chris, a well-rounded individual off the field, received the Bill Jenson Scholarship and considered Senior of the Year for Choctaw High School. Personal: Lange, born 10/18/88, is the son of Scott and Lori Lange. He is majoring in biology. Chris LeBlanc #99 DE 6-4, 225 Junior, 2 Letters Corinth, TX Lake Dallas HS At MAC: Despite a minor drop off in playing time in 2008, LeBlanc finished the season second in tackles amongst defensive lineman with 29. As a freshman he tallied 36 tackles. LeBlanc should be in the mix for a starting position in Background: Another successful Texas high school athlete, LeBlanc earned numerous awards as a high school senior at Lake Dallas High School. The awards include; second team All-District as a defensive tackle and tight end, Honorable Mention All-State, and he was a two time Falcon Defensive Player of the Week. Personal: LeBlanc, born 4/19/89, is the son of Terry and Lyndia LeBlanc. He is majoring in mathematics education. UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Yds Int Total