Crazy Fanatic Parents Drive 1,200+ MilesFor Cardinal Playoff Football

Duluth, Minn. – Hats off to the 250 or so Cardinal Football fans who took to the road to watch their favorite football team take on the defending national champions. What an awe-inspiring adventure of a trip we had. Most of us, parents of players, also known as the “Crazy Fanatic Parents,” traveled to Duluth by driving by way of the Mackinac Bridge. Paying the $3.50 toll to get to the “Yupper” was a right of passage, and passing such places as St. Ignace, Ishpeming, and Ironwood made us wonder why there are so many towns that begin with the letter “I”?

Along the way we were treated to heated discussions about how to draw up a TD play for Mo Pete, when should we call an onside kick, and how to get B-Will another year of eligibility (6th year senior came to mind), all the while dodging deer on the road. About 11 hours later we rolled into Duluth dreaming about how nice those world famous “sleep number” beds were going to feel. Unbeknownst to me someone sabotaged my sleep number remote and I could not get it off of “5” (also known as “cot mode”). Oh well.

On Game day we fought the bitter cold and snow and witnessed one of the greatest Cardinal Football games of all time. As Mary Ann Gallina recollected, the Cardinals won the game. Unfortunately for us somebody forgot to tell the referees.

The trip home was a white-knuckled affair due to a snow storm that was stuck to our bumper so there was no time for pity. All the while we talked of how good the Cardinals are going to be next year with that extra week of practice. The extra week of practice that Grand Valley did not get!

Many thanks to all the Cardinal faithful, especially the parents! Without your tremendous support we could never make the road games feel like home games!

The Cardinals finished first in the North, and first in our hearts! Go Cardinals!

Cardinal FootballeNewsletter

2011 Season / Volume 13

Source: Frank Roller, Parent Club Treasurer, and Crazy Fanatic Parent

Recap of 2011 Season

Cardinals 7-4-0 Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalSaginaw Valley 48 152 66 74 6 346Opponents 60 78 63 99 6 306

RECORD:  OVERALL HOME AWAYALL GAMES  (7-4) (4-1) (3-3)CONFERENCE  (7-3) (4-1) (3-2)NON-CONFERENCE  (0-1) (0-0) (0-1)

2011 SVSU Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Jim Collins4th year at SVSU27-17-0 (.613) at SVSU97-94-0 (.508) all time

Offensive Line: Mike Ancona4th year at SVSU

Defensive Line: Neil Baumgartner5th year at SVSU

Running Backs: Andre Griffin4th year at SVSU

Wide Receivers: Dan Fodrocy1st year at SVSU

Defensive Backs:John Jacobs1st year at SVSU

Tight Ends: Trent Boyd1st year at SVSU

Linebackers: Tesfa Smith11th year at SVSU:

Def. Coordinator:Todd Stepsis4th year at SVSU

Trainer: Chad Yensen6th year at SVSU

Team Manager: Frankie Roller5th year at SVSU

SVSU President: Dr. Eric R. Gilbertson22nd year at SVSU

Director of Athletics: Mike Watson -5th year at SVSU2

SVSU Cardinal Football 2011

SVSU 30, Ferris State 27

SVSU 35, Lake Erie 20

SVSU 28, Northwood 20

SVSU 35, Hillsdale 38

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TEAM STATISTICS  SV

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SVSU 44, Michigan Tech 41 OT

SVSU 20, Indianapolis 29

SVSU 27, Ashland 6

SVSU 28, Wayne State 20

Go Cardinals!

SCORING  346 306   Points Per Game  31.5 27.8FIRST DOWNS  219 228   Rushing  86 98   Passing  121 114   Penalty  12 16RUSHING YARDAGE  1,654 1,861   Yards gained rushing  1,818 2,108   Yards lost rushing  164 247   Rushing Attempts  384 459   Average Per Rush  4.3 4.1   Average Per Game  150.4 169.2   TDs Rushing  13 21PASSING YARDAGE  2,943 2,172   Comp-Att-Int  213-316-9 189-309-6   Average Per Pass  9.3 7.0   Average Per Catch  13.8 11.5   Average Per Game  267.5 197.5   TDs Passing  29 10TOTAL OFFENSE  4,597 4,033   Total Plays  700 768   Average Per Play  6.6 5.3   Average Per Game  417.9 366.6KICK RETURNS: #-Yards  49-911 56-1332PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards  14-112 10-116INT RETURNS: #-Yards  6-111 9-174KICK RETURN AVERAGE  18.6 23.8PUNT RETURN AVERAGE  8.0 11.6INT RETURN AVERAGE  18.5 19.3FUMBLES-LOST  16-9 13-9PENALTIES-Yards  44-426 41-325   Average Per Game  38.7 29.5PUNTS-Yards  41-1415 44-1687   Average Per Punt  34.5 38.3   Net punt average  30.7 34.4TIME OF POSSESSION/Game  27:52:00 32:07:003RD-DOWN Conversions  65/136 65/158   3rd-Down Pct  48% 41%4TH-DOWN Conversions  5/12 12/22   4th-Down Pct  42% 55%SACKS BY-Yards  19-107 11-56MISC YARDS  18 5TOUCHDOWNS SCORED  45 37FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS  11-14 17-23ON-SIDE KICKS  0-0 2-2RED-ZONE SCORES  31-36 86% 39-49 80%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS  22-36 61% 25-49 51%PAT-ATTEMPTS  43-45 96% 31-35 89%ATTENDANCE  32,864 23,686

2011 Final Individual Statistics:

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RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg  TD Long Avg/GTim Hogue   10 105 688 24 664 6.3 2 51 66.4Ronnie Lark   10 122 457 30 427 3.5 3 23 42.7J. Jennings   11 91 481 65 416 4.6 7 60 37.8Nick Gallina   11 11 71 4 67 6.1 1 16 6.1Brandon Hayes   11 29 77 11 66 2.3 0 12 6Jeff Janis   11 2 17 0 17 8.5 0 14 1.5Dustin Mayner   2 4 22 6 16 4.0 0 14 8David Pardun   10 3 5 0 5 1.7 0 4 0.5Jamohn Martin   5 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.2Alec Smith   7 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.3Team   10 15 0 21 -21 -1.4 0 0 -2.1

Total 11 384 1,818 164 1,654 4.3 13 60 150.4Opponents 11 459 2,108 247 1,861 4.1 21 52 169.2

PASSING GP Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yards  TD Long Avg/GJ. Jennings   11 172.6 210-309-9 68.0 2,924 29 79 265.8Dustin Mayner   2 91.9 3-5-0 60.0 19 0 11 9.5Team   10 0.0 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Andrew Dillon   2 0.0 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0

Total 11 170.2 213-316-9 67.4 2,943 29 79 267.5Opponents 11 127.0 189-309-6 61.2 2,172 10 48 197.5

RECEIVING GP No. Yards Avg  TD  Long Avg/GNick Gallina   11 51 768 15.1 6  79 69.8Jeff Janis   11 48 968 20.2 14  76 88.0Mark Thrash   10 23 251 10.9 2  54 25.1Mike Peterson   11 21 216 10.3 0  21 19.6Ronnie Lark   10 16 147 9.2 2  43 14.7Zach Cecich   11 15 242 16.1 4  49 22.0Tim Hogue   10 15 197 13.1 0  59 19.7Brandon Hayes   11 11 56 5.1 0  12 5.1Nathan Hoyle   7 6 48 8.0 0  16 6.9M. Albrecht   9 3 17 5.7 0  10 1.9David Foster   2 2 16 8.0 0  11 8.0B. Williams   11 1 15 15.0 0  15 1.4David Pardun   10 1 2 2.0 1  2 0.2

Total 11 213 2,943 13.8 29  79 267.5Opponents 11 189 2,172 11.5 10  48 197.5

PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg  TD LongVai Peko   7 43 6.1 0 17Major Metcalf   6 65 10.8 0 46M. Albrecht   1 4 4.0 0 4

Total 14 112 8.0 0 46Opponents 10 116 11.6 1 16

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INTERCEPTIONS No. Yards Avg  TD

Long

Brian Johnson   2 47 23.5 1 47Grant Caserta   2 0 0.0 0 0Noah Sumpter   1 18 18.0 1 18Jeff Heath   1 46 46.0 0 46

Total 6 111 18.5 2 47Opponents 9 174 19.3 3 46

KICK RETURNS No. Yards Avg  TD LongTim Hogue   25 627 25.1 0 88Vai Peko   7 115 16.4 0 22Adrian Baker   4 37 9.2 0 18Jamohn Martin   3 49 16.3 0 24Nick Gallina   1 2 2.0 0 2Ryan Busch   1 2 2.0 0 2Nathan Hoyle   1 3 3.0 0 3Andrew Dillon   1 11 11.0 0 11David Pardun   1 7 7.0 0 7Zach Cecich   1 13 13.0 0 13Deon Jobe   1 7 7.0 0 7M. Albrecht   1 13 13.0 0 13

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SVSU 48, N Michigan 26

SVSU 24, Grand Valley 49

SVSU 27, UMD 30 OT

Major Metcalf   1 11 11.0 0 11Isaac Zimmer   1 14 14.0 0 14

Total 49 911 18.6 0 88Opponents 56 1,332 23.8 1 100

FUMBLE RETS No. Yards Avg  TD LongD. Middlebrooks  1 63 63.0 1 63

Total 1 63 63.0 1 63Opponents 2 35 17.5 1 25

SCORING  TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass PointsJeff Janis   14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 84Scott Stanford   0 11-14 43-45 0-0 0 0-0 76Nick Gallina   7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 42J. Jennings   7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 42Ronnie Lark   5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 30Zach Cecich   4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 24Tim Hogue   2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 12Mark Thrash   2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 12David Pardun   1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 6Noah Sumpter   1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 6Brian Johnson   1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 6D. Middlebrooks  1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 6

Total 45 11-14 43-45 0-0 0 0-0 346Opponents 37 17-23 31-35 0-0 1 1-1 306

TOTAL OFFENSE GP Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/GJ. Jennings   11 400 416 2924 3340 303.6Tim Hogue   10 105 664 0 664 66.4Ronnie Lark   10 122 427 0 427 42.7Nick Gallina   11 11 67 0 67 6.1Brandon Hayes   11 29 66 0 66 6.0Dustin Mayner   2 9 16 19 35 17.5Jeff Janis   11 2 17 0 17 1.5David Pardun   10 3 5 0 5 0.5Jamohn Martin   5 1 -1 0 -1 -0.2Alec Smith   7 1 -2 0 -2 -0.3Team   10 16 -21 0 -21 -2.1

Total 11 700 1,654 2,943 4,597 417.9Opponents 11 768 1,861 2,172 4,033 366.6

FIELD GOALS Md-Att Pct 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Long BlkdScott Stanford   11-14 78.6 0-0 9-9 0-2 2-3 0-0 45 0

FG SEQUENCE Saginaw Valley OpponentsFerris State  (24),34 35Lake Erie  - (30),(35)Northwood  - (36),(30)

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Hillsdale  - -31Michigan Tech  (45),(20),(23) 31,(28),(37)Indianapolis  (25),(20) (28),(40),(36)Ashland  32 37,38,42Wayne State 47 (35),(23)Northern Michigan  (22),(24) (40),(21),(35),(41)Grand Valley  -28 32Minnesota-Duluth (21),(42) -40

 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

PUNTING No. Yards Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ BlkdAlec Smith   21 695 33.1 50 1 7 5 1 2Avery Steinlage 19 720 37.9 63 1 3 7 3 0Team   1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 41 1,415 34.5 63 2 10 12 4 2Opponents 44 1,687 38.3 59 3 10 19 6 0

KICKOFFS No. Yards    Avg  TB  OB Retn Net YdLnScott Stanford   64 3,718 58.1 7 1 23.8 35.1 34

Total 64 3,718 58.1 7 1 23.8 35.1 34Opponents 60 3,234 53.9 4 2 18.6 37.4 32

ALL PURPOSE GP Rush Rcv PR KR IR Total Avg/GTim Hogue   10 664 197 0 627 0 1,488 148.8Jeff Janis   11 17 968 0 0 0 985 89.5Nick Gallina   11 67 768 0 2 0 837 76.1Ronnie Lark   10 427 147 0 0 0 574 57.4J. Jennings   11 416 0 0 0 0 416 37.8Zach Cecich   11 0 242 0 13 0 255 23.2Mark Thrash   10 0 251 0 0 0 251 25.1Mike Peterson   11 0 216 0 0 0 216 19.6Vai Peko   10 0 0 43 115 0 158 15.8Brandon Hayes   11 66 56 0 0 0 122 11.1Major Metcalf   9 0 0 65 11 0 76 8.4Nathan Hoyle   7 0 48 0 3 0 51 7.3Jamohn Martin   5 -1 0 0 49 0 48 9.6Brian Johnson   11 0 0 0 0 47 47 4.3Jeff Heath   11 0 0 0 0 46 46 4.2Adrian Baker   7 0 0 0 37 0 37 5.3M. Albrecht   9 0 17 4 13 0 34 3.8Noah Sumpter   10 0 0 0 0 18 18 1.8David Foster   2 0 16 0 0 0 16 8.0Dustin Mayner   2 16 0 0 0 0 16 8.0B. Williams   11 0 15 0 0 0 15 1.4David Pardun   10 5 2 0 7 0 14 1.4Isaac Zimmer   11 0 0 0 14 0 14 1.3

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Andrew Dillon   2 0 0 0 11 0 11 5.5Deon Jobe   5 0 0 0 7 0 7 1.4Ryan Busch   11 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.2Alec Smith   7 -2 0 0 0 0 -2 -0.3Team   10 -21 0 0 0 0 -21 -2.1

Total 11 1,654 2,943 112 911 111 5,731 521.0Opponents 11 1,861 2,172 116 1,332 174 5,655 514.1

Defense Stops the Run Against Northern Michigan in 48 – 26 Victory!

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2011 SVSU Cardinal Football Schedule / ResultsOverall Pct. Conf. Pct. Streak Home Away Neutral

7-4 0.636 7-3 0.700 Lost 2 4-1 3-3 0-0     

Date Opponent Result Record    

Sep. 10 Ferris State W, 30-27 1-0 Red Feather"Red Out"Attendance 8,173

     

Sep. 17 at Lake Erie W, 35-20 2-0  

 

Attendance 2,642         

Sep. 24 Northwood W, 28-20 3-0 38th Annual Axe BowlAttendance 7,726

   

 

Oct. 1 #24 Hillsdale L, 38-35 3-1    Attendance 6,984    

     

Oct. 8 at #21 Michigan Tech W, 44-41 - OT 4-1    Attendance 3,092    

   

 

Oct. 15 at Indianapolis L, 29-20 4-2    Attendance 2,678    

     

Oct. 20

Ashland W, 27-6

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Attendance 2,913  

 

     

Oct. 29 at #15 Wayne State W, 28-20 6-2    Attendance 3,099    

     

Nov. 5 Northern Michigan W, 48-26 7-2    Attendance 7,068    

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Nov. 12 at Grand Valley L, 49-24 7-3    Attendance 11,163    

     

Nov. 19 #9 Minnesota-Duluth L, 30-27 - OT 7-4 NCAA D-IIFootball PlayoffsAttendance 1,012

     

Thanks to all of our Parent Club MembersWho Supported our Mission:

“Every Game is a Home Game”Support the Cardinal Football team on the road!

2011 GLIAC North Division Champions

Congratulations Seniors on ending your collegiate career on a high note!

#6 Brandon Hayes

#8 Brandon Williams

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#9 Mike Peterson

#12 Dustin Mayner

#17 Nick Gallina

#58 Paul Webb

#60 Frank Toarmina

#64 Nick Winkler

Team Manager Frankie Roller

Michael Albrecht Played in 9 Games#3 WR SO 3 Receptions for 17 YardsSon of Steve and Ellen 1 Punt Return for 4 YardsMidland, MI – Midland HS 1 Kick Return for 13 Yards 34 All Purpose Yards

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Parent Club Players

Christian Babini Played in 7 Games#65 OL SO 1 Blocked KickSon of Chris and JackieRochester, MI – Rochester Adams HS

Anthony Bear Did Not Play in 2011#49 K RFRSon of GenevievePetoskey, MI – Petoskey HS

Trevor Blattner Did Not Play in 2011#22 LB FRSon of Michael and MichelleBattle Creek, MI – Harper Creek HS

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at West Ottawa High School…participated in track, wrestling, and football…named all-conference and all-area twice...named to the Grand Rapids Press All-Area Dream Team Second Team for offense and both Michigan Preps First Team All-Combine and West Michigan All Star Football First Team…received honors for West Ottawa Athlete of the Week…finished his senior season being named all-state honorable mention…received the sportsmanship award for football, and was named captain in both track and football…was selected as a West Ottawa senior to compete for the Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen Award Scholarship…was both on honor roll and a scholar athlete all four years…major is undecided.

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Harper Creek High School…was a three sport athlete participating in football, basketball, and baseball…named all-city and all-league twice...helped lead his team to both a league championship and a district championship…set the school single season rushing record and was named captain of the football team…was a member of two district championship baseballs teams…was a member of National Honors Society and named student senate Vice President…graduating first in his class…majoring in Engineering…son of Michael and Michelle Blattner.

Zach BoersmaRB FRSon of John and MariaHolland, MI – West Ottawa HS

Nick Brunner Played in 1 Game (Indianapolis)#78 OL FRSon of Douglas and ChristineToledo, OH – Toledo St. Johns HS

Ryan Busch 11 Starts in 11 Games#98 DL SO 33 Tackles 1 Fumble RecoverySon of Jim and Kelly 4.5 TFL for -13 Yards 1 Blocked KickHolton, MI – Holton HS 2.5 Sacks for -10 Yards

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Swan Valley High School under head coach Rich Bell…earned honorable mention all-conference recognition sophomore and senior campaigns…helped lead team to a district championship title sophomore year…was voted team captain senior football season…was named honorable mention all-area in baseball…earned second-team all conference, honorable mention all-area and conference and led team to a district and regional championship in basketball…graduated Summa Cum Laude senior year…majoring in Education.

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at St. Johns Jesuit High School…earned two varsity letters while starting in 24 consecutive games…helped lead team to the best record and most wins in high school’s history…was named all-city league and all-district teams…guided team to the Regional Championship game junior and senior seasons…earned Second Honors academically…majoring in Criminal Justice…son of Douglas and Christine Brunner

Cody CallLB FR Did Not Play in 2011Son of LannySaginaw, MI – Swan Valley HS

Grant Caserta 9 Starts in 9 Games 2 Interceptions#47 LB JR 85 Tackles (2nd on team) 1.5 Sacks for -12 YardsSon of Jim and Deb 6 TFL for -21 YardsHolland, MI – West Ottawa HS All-GLIAC First Team

Zach Cecich 10 Starts in 11 Games 1 Kick Return for 13 Yards#89 TE JR 15 Receptions for 242 Yards with 4 TD ReceptionsSon of David and Elizabeth 5th on Team in Scoring 255 All Purpose YardsCrown Point, IN – Crown Point HS 2 Tackles All-GLIAC Honorable Mention

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Vince DeAgostino Played in 5 Games#85 TE RFR (Ashland, Wayne State, N Michigan, Grand Valley, and Son of Daniel Minnesota – Duluth). Petoskey, MI – Petoskey HS

Kevin Dexter Played in 3 Games (Hillsdale, Ashland, N. Michigan)#71 OL JRSon of Mike and CindyMuskegon, MI – Orchard View HS

Andrew Dillon Played in 2 Games (Ashland and Minnesota-Duluth)#18 QB FR 1 Kick Return for 11 Yards Passing 0-1-0 for 0 YardsSon of Jeffrey and Rasela 11 All Purpose YardsYpsilanti, MI – Lincoln HS / Oakland University

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Kaleb Forr 11 Starts in 11 Games#62 OL SOSon of Kirk & CharlotteDavison, MI – Davison HS

Nick Gallina 11 Starts in 11 Games 7 TD’s (1 rush, 6 pass)#17 WR SR 11 Rushes for 67 Yards 1 Kick Return for 2 YardsSon of Dave and Mary Ann 51 Receptions for 768 Yards 3rd in Team in ScoringTroy, MI – Troy HS All-GLIAC Second Team 837 All Purpose Yards / 1 Tackle

Thomas Goodroe Played in 1 Game (Northwood)#96 K SO 1 TackleSon of Pete and DonnaByron, MI – Byron HS

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Ionia High School…participated in basketball, track, lacrosse, and football…was the 89th rated played in the state of Michigan and named “Best of Best” at Midwest Elite Offensive Line Combine…named captain of the football team…was a scholar athlete and named academic all-conference three times…a member of honor roll all four years of high school…majoring in Education…son of Kevin and Diane Grummet

Kyle Grummet Did Not Play in 2011#79 OL FRSon of Kevin and DianeIonia, MI – Ionia HS

Greg HansonOL Alumni Class of 2010 2010 All-GLIAC Second TeamSon of Bill and Linda 2010 – 11 Starts in 11 GamesBay City, MI – Bay City Central HS 23 Consecutive Starts at Center (OL)

Logan Hauserman Played in 2 Games (Ashland and N Michigan)#75 OL RFRSon of Mark and CindyCircleville, OH – Logan Elm HS

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Brandon Hayes Played in 11 Games 122 All Purpose Yards#6 RB SR 29 Rushes for 66 Yards 1 TackleSon of Clark and Kerry 11 Receptions for 56 YardsSaginaw, MI – Swan Valley HS

Jeff Heath 11 Starts in 11 Games 1 Sack for -5 Yards#5 DB JR 81 Tackles 1 Interception 1 Forced FumbleSon of Mike and Dianne 9 TFL for -29 Yards 46 All Purpose YardsLake Orion, MI – Lake Orion HS All-GLIAC Second Team

Nate Hoyle 1 Start in 7 Games 51 All Purpose Yards#80 TE JR 6 Receptions for 48 YardsSon of Jeff and Cindy 1 Kick Return for 3 YardsMt. Pleasant, MI – Mt. Pleasant HS

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Tony Iacovoni Played in 4 Games (Ferris State, Lake Erie, Northwood,#93 DL JR and Hillsdale)Son of Rick and Lisa 5 TacklesGrand Rapids, MI – West Catholic HS

Jonathon Jennings 11 Starts in 11 Games 7 Rushing TD’s / 29 Passing#11 QB SO 91 Rushes for 481 Yards 3rd on Team in ScoringSon of Calvin & Brenda Passing – 210-309-9 (68.0%) for 2,924 YardsColumbus, OH – Westerville S. HS / All-GLIAC Second Team / 416 All Purpose Yards

Brian Johnson 9 Starts in 11 Games 2 Interceptions / 1 TD#41 LB SO 62 Tackles / 0.5 TFL -4 Yds 8th on Team in ScoringSon of Brian and Karen 1 FF / 1 Fumble Recovery 47 All Purpose YardsMuskegon, MI – Muskegon Catholic Central HS All-GLIAC Honorable Mention

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Edsel Ford High School…participated in both track and football…named all-city, all-conference, and all-metro once…a member of the all-star team…received the Thunderbird Award and the Gary Schlief Lineman Scholarship…majoring in Business Management…son of Jennie Avis and Jason Koch.

Brett Koch Did Not Play in 2011#77 OL FRSon of Kevin and JennieDearborn, MI – Edsel Ford HS

Wes LaCourt #70 OL SOSon of Mike & WendyMidland, MI/Midland HS

Tyler Lemke Did Not Play in 2011#68 OL FRSon of Julian and TheresaMt. Pleasant, MI – Mt. Pleasant HS

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2011: Did not see action in 2011. 2010: Did not see action in 2010. 2009: Redshirted in 2009.

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a three sport athlete at Midland High School, earning varsity letters in football, hockey and baseball...was selected team captain for football and hockey teams for the 2008 season...member of 2008 Midland Daily News Dream Team and Saginaw News Dream Team...2008 All-State Honorable Mention All Conference Saginaw Valley League First Team...helped lead 2008 hockey team and 2007 football team to state runner up titles...2008 football District Champions...named to the 2007 Midland football Dream Team...awarded the 2007 lineman Most Valuable Midland High School Player...2006, 2007 and 2008 Academic All-League for hockey...also member of two state baseball state championships at the catcher position...major in Business/Education.

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Mt. Pleasant High School under Coach McIntyre…named all-conference honorable mention, and Detroit Free Press Dream Team once…named first team all-conference, Saginaw News Dream Team, All-Area Dream Team, and first team All-State twice…received the Peacemaker Award and was a member a honor roll all four years…majoring in Business…son of Steve and Theresa Lemke

Jordan Maccoux Played in 7 Games#52 DL SO 3 TacklesSon of John and MariaMenominee, MI – Menominee HS

Jamohn Martin Played in 5 Games 48 All Purpose Yards#25 RB RFR 1 Rush for -1 Yard 2 TacklesSon of Lamont & Carla 3 Kick Returns for 49 YardsRavenna, MI – Ravenna HS

Dustin Mayner Played in 2 Games (Ashland and N Michigan)#12 QB SR 4 Rushes for 16 YardsSon of Roger and Lisa Passing – 3-5-0 (60.0%) for 19 YardsGaines, MI – Linden HS 16 All Purpose Yards

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Earned three varsity letters at Canton High School…holds the school record for passing touchdowns in a single season…was voted team captain and earned all-conference recognition…was a four-year Honor Roll member and scholar athlete…major is currently undecided…son of Ron and Theresa Merbler.

Ben Merbler Did Not Play in 2011QB FRSon of Ron and TeriCanton, MI – Canton HS

Major Metcalf 6 Starts in 9 Games 35 Tackles#26 DB RFR 6 Punt Returns for 65 Yards 4 TFL for -23 YardsSon of Major and JoAnn 1 Kick Return for 11 Yards 1 Sack for -6 YardsMuskegon, MI – Muskegon HS 76 All Purpose Yards 1 Forced Fumble

Dylan MonetteWR FRSon of Dana and Robin Did Not Play in 2011Williamston, MI – Williamston HS

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Williamston High School…was a three sport athlete participating in basketball, baseball, and football… named all-conference three times as a receiver and all-conference two times as a defensive back…a member of the LSJ Dream Team two times and picked Free Press All-State one time…named MVP once… named all-league three times, and all-area one time, along with team MVP in basketball…named all-league twice, all-district, all-region, team MVP, and LSJ Dream Team once for baseball…was a two time Business Professional of America State Qualifier…major is undecided…son of Dana and Robin Monette.

David Pardun Played in 10 Games 14 All Purpose Yards#31 RB JR 3 Rushes for 5 YardsSon of Dave and Robyn 1 Reception for 2 YardsTroy, MI – Troy HS 1 Kick Return for 7 Yards

Mike Peterson 8 Starts in 11 Games#9 WR SR 21 Receptions for 216 YardsSon of Matt and Mary Ann 216 All Purpose YardsSaginaw, MI – Heritage HS

Tyler Pratt Did Not Play in 2011DE FRSon of Jim and JanetRockford, MI – Rockford HS

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Rockford High School under coach Munger…helped lead his team to three conference and district championships, two regional championships, and a state championship in his sophomore season…had an undefeated regular season his junior year and was named captain in his senior campaign…named student of the month and was a member of honor roll…majoring in Business…son of Jim and Janet Pratt.

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Lansing Catholic High School…major is undeclared…son of Bruce and Sheri Robeson.

Andrew Robeson Did Not Play in 2011WR FRSon of Bruce and SheriLansing, MI – Lansing Catholic HS

Jordan Roe 2010 Engadine Award WinnerDL Alumni Class of 2010 2010 - 8 Starts in 8 Games (DL)Son of Mark and BethSaginaw, MI – Nouvel Catholic Central HS

Frankie Roller 5 Year Student Manager#00 MGR SRSon of Frank and KristieOxford, MI – Oxford HS

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Nouvel Catholic Central high school…was voted captain of freshman, junior varsity and varsity football and basketball teams…earned first team all-area in 2010…awarded good sportsmanship award in football and basketball…earned varsity letters in football, basketball and track…was a four-year member of the honor roll and volunteered over 150 hours in high school…major is currently undecided…son of Steve Schaper and Lisa Draper…father was a SVSU alumnus and member of the 1983 and 1984 GLIAC championship team.

Mac SchaperTE FR Did Not Play in 2011Son of Rob and LisaSaginaw, MI – Nouvel Catholic Central HS

Sekou Shorter Did Not Play in 2011DB FRSon of Sekou and PamDetroit, MI – Cass Tech HS

Alec Smith Played in 7 Games#84 WR/P FR 21 Punts for 695 Yards (33.1 Avg)Son of Ed and Kari 1 Touchback, 7 Fair Catch, 5 I20, 1 50+Grand Haven, MI – Grand Haven HS

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Cass Technical High School…participated in both football and basketball…helped his team to a city championship, district championship, regional championship, and appeared in the State Semi-Finals all in his senior campaign…was an honor roll student…majoring in Nursing…son of Sekou and Pamala Shorter.

Nate Snyder 10 Starts in 10 Games 4 Sacks for -21 Yards#94 DE JR 45 Tackles 1 Fumble RecoverySon of Jack and Leslie 5.5 TFL for -23 YardsDearborn, MI – Dearborn HS

Jesse Somsel 11 Starts in 11 Games#69 OL SO 2 Blocked KicksSon of Rich and EllenRockford, MI – Rockford HS

Scott Stanford Played in 11 Games 11-14 - Field Goals (78.6%)#38 K FR 2nd on Team in Scoring 43-54 - PAT (95.6%)Son of Steve and Kris 64 Kickoffs for 3,718 Yards (58.1 Avg)Novi, MI – Novi HS 7 Touchbacks 3 Tackles

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Frank Toarmina 11 Starts in 11 Games#60 OL SR 1 TackleSon of Lou and GinaWestland, MI – John Glenn HS All-GLIAC First Team

Kurt VanEssen Played in 1 Game (Ferris State)#14 WR SOSon of Scott and MarciaWalker, MI – Kenowa Hills HS

Paul Webb 11 Starts in 11 Games 0.5 Sacks for -2 Yards#58 DL SR 52 TacklesSon of David and Vicki 3.5 TFL for – 7 YardsRoyal Oak, MI – Royal Oak HS All-GLIAC Honorable Mention

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Cadillac High School…was a three sport athlete participating in football, basketball, and track…named all-conference kicker three times, all-conference wide receiver two times, all-area wide receiver two times, all-region once, and All-State wide receiver…was selected to play in the All-Star game and as team captain…holds school records for most receptions in a season (66), most receptions in a career (42), and all time career scoring with 285 points…majoring in Nursing…son of James Weeks.

Mike Weeks Did Not Play in 2011WR FRSon of JimCadillac, MI – Cadillac HS

Jerry Wichman 2009 - All-GLIAC Honorable MentionOL Alumni Class of 2010 2009 - All-GLIAC AcademicSon of Susie Lixey 2007 – 2009 - 3 Year Starter at OLOxford, MI – Oxford HS

Trevor Wiitanen Played in 2 Games (Ashland and N Michigan)#63 OL RFRSon of Mike and BeckyMacomb, MI – Dakota HS

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Brandon Williams 11 Starts in 11 Games 4.5 Sacks for -27 Yds#8 DE SR 1 Reception for 15 Yards 1 Forced FumbleSon of Karen 65 Tackles, 11.5 TFL for -41 Yds 15 All Purpose YardsFlint, MI – Kearsley HS All-GLIAC Second Team

Nick Winkler Played in 7 Games#64 OL SR (Ferris State, Northwood, Hillsdale, Michigan Tech, Son of Rudy and Bo Ashland, N Michigan, and Grand Valley)Iron Mountain, MI – Kingsford HS

Josh Wixson Played in 1 Game (N Michigan)#55 DL RFRSon of Tom and AnnMacomb, MI – Dakota HS

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Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Mason High School…participated in both football and track…named all-league and all-area two times…named All-State Honorable Mention…ended his career with 27 catches, 394 yards, six punt returns, and two kickoff returns for touchdowns…named team MVP and Area Special Teams “Player of the Year” in his senior campaign…was both league champion and regional champion in the 110m hurdles…qualified for the state meet in both pole vault and hurdles…placed seventh in the indoor track state meet and was named All-State for the 60m hurdles...won his weight class three times in the area liftathon…majoring in Criminal Justice…son of Steve and Teresa Wren.

Sean Wren Did Not Play in 2011#87 WR FRSon of Steve and TeresaMason, MI – Mason HS

Isaac Zimmer Played in 11 Games 10 Tackles#24 DB JR 1 Kick Return for 14 YardsSon of Richard & Renee 14 All Purpose YardsReese, MI – Reese HS

Order Your 2011 Commemorative eNewsletterBound Edition Coffee-Table Book Now

The SVSU Cardinal Football Parents Club is offering Cardinal fans a limited edition printing of all of the Cardinal Football eNewsletters. The eNewsletters will be merged into one bound edition coffee-table book. This special bound edition booklet will include bonus photos from each game and it will be a great way to keep the memories of the 2011 season alive for years to come. The cost is only $35.00 per copy. We will only be printing one run of the eNewsletter so act now to get your order in.

We are also selling additional 2011 Photo DVD copies for $15.00 per copy. The 2010 Photo DVD had over 1,100 photos! Each Parent Club membership receives a free copy of the Photo DVD. Orders & payment must be received by Dec. 30, 2011.

To order complete the form below, include a check payable to SVSU Cardinal Football Parents Club, and mail it to SVSU CAC - Pamela Clifford, 7400 Bay Road, SCA, University Center, MI 48710.

If you have questions send us an email at Info@SVSUParentsClub.com.DETACH AND MAIL BACK WITH YOUR ORDER

2011 Commemorative Cardinal Football eNewsletter - Bound EditionOfficial Order Form

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Number of Bound Editions _____________ X $35.00 = $__________

Additional Photo DVD Copies ____________ X $15.00 = $__________

Name: ___________________________________ $__________ (check amt)

Address: ___________________________________________________________

C/S/Zip: ___________________________________________________________

Bound editions or additional 2011 Season Photo DVD’s can be reserved by emailing us at Info@SVSUParentsClub.com. All payments must be received by December 28, 2011 to complete your order.

All copies will be distributed at the Football Banquet. Copies will be mailed out if the banquet is held in 2012 or you are unable to attend the banquet.Make checks payable to: SVSU Cardinal Football Parents ClubMail payment to: SVSU CAC - Pamela Clifford

7400 Bay Road, SCA, University Center, MI 48710.

Parent Club to Purchase EquipmentThe SVSU Cardinal Football Parents Club is pleased to announce that it is donating $2,500 toward the purchase of new equipment for exclusive use by the Football team. Coach Collins has elected to use our donated funds for the purchase of a new tackling sled. Additional equipment will also be purchased to buy additional equipment for the winter condition workouts for our players.

The Parent Club Board, the SVSU Athletic Department, and Coach Collins and the Football team send their many thanks and appreciation to our membership for their support and generosity.

Thanks to all! Go Cardinals!

GET PHOTOS OF YOUR FAVORITE PLAYER!Please direct your attention to the link on our website for

SCHOELLES PHOTOGRAPHY

Paul and Lynda Schoelles (grandparents of Michael Albrecht, WR, SO, #3) have graciously offered their expert skills in photographing the SVSU Cardinals in action.  Their professional photos of your players can be found on the link on the Parent Club

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website homepage (SVSUParentsClub.com).  These photos are for purchase and ALL PROCEEDS go directly to the Parent Club for this years equipment purchase to be donated at the banquet at the end of the 2011 season. 

Contact UsMailing Address: SVSU Cardinal Football Parents Club

1950 Worcester DriveOxford, MI 48371

Website Address: SVSUParentsClub.comEmail Address: Info@SVSUParentsClub.com

President: Susie LixeyTreasurer: Frank RollerFundraiser: Wendy LaCourt

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