2009 Football Season Highlights
Record
7-5 (5-2 Midwest League, 3rd)
Year Ended
27-6 win over St. Francis (Ill.)
Letterwinners
Chris Adeshina
Cory Alfermann
Tyshaan Alston
Kris Austin
Matt Baker
Jacob Ballanger
Jared Barthelman
Quinton Birt
John Bryan
Dallas Carpenter
Sean Colemon
Chase Conover
Skyler Crouch
Shawn Davis
Steven Dawley
Jimmy Deegan
John Evans
Wade Fischer
Terrance Flukers
Jeremy Fontes
Reggie Franco
Trevon Greene
Cody Hackett
Andrew Harris
Ian Harris
Michael Harris
Nick Harris
Damon Harrison
Jarvis Jackson
James Jenkins
Travion Johnson
Corey Ketchum
Basit Khan
Perry King
Aaron Kissinger
Jeremy Kral
Bernard Luster
Gustavo Marquez
Derek McIntyre
Matt Mich
Brandon Millbrooks
Grant Ossler
Aaron Palacios
Stephen Patterson
Dominic Peace
P.J. Perry
Dalton Phelps
Carl Robinson
Chris Ruff
DeMarco Sanders
Cam Shearon
Brandt Smith
Germarcus Smith
Matt Smith
Steve Steele
Carlos Stepter
Brett Stewart
Rushawn Stewart
Ben Taylor
Javaras Thomas
Steven Thomson
Ryan Van Dalen
Jenerro Wade
Chris Weigle
Mat Weigle
Austin Wheeler
Dale Woods
Mason Woods
Matt Woollums
Jamal Zollicoffer
All-Conference
Dale Woods--1st Team (DE) (Co-MWL Player of the Year)
Ryan Van Dalen--1st Team (QB) (Third honor, first first-team)
Skyler Crouch--1st Team (WR) (Fourth honor, first first-team)
Steven Dawley--1st Team (OL) (Third honor, first first-team)
Cody Hackett--1st Team (S)
Corey Ketchum--2nd Team (RB)
Kris Austin--2nd Team (LB) (Second honor, second second-team)
Damon Harrison--2nd Team (DL)
Jamal Zollicoffer--2nd Team (DL) (Second honor, second second-team)
Javaras Thomas--2nd Team (S)
Trevon Greene--HM (LB) (Second honor, first HM)
Chris Ruff--HM (DL)
Matt Smith--HM (OL)
Wade Fischer--HM (OL)
Jimmy Deegan--HM (TE)
Terrance Flukers--HM (CB) (Second honor, first HM)
NAIA All-America
Dale Woods (DE)
Academic All-Conference
Jared Barthelman
Cody Hackett
Brandt Smith
Steve Steele
Steven Thomson
Ryan Van Dalen
Mat Weigle
NAIA Scholar-Athletes
Jared Barthelman
Steven Thomson
Midwest League Players of the Week
Skyler Crouch (2)--Quincy, St. Ambrose (Offensive)
Trevon Greene (1)--Waldorf (Defensive)
Cody Hackett (2)--Taylor, St. Francis (Ill.) (Defensive)
Chris Ruff (1)--St. Ambrose (Defensive)
Javaras Thomas (1)--Grand View (Special Teams)
Ryan Van Dalen (1)--Iowa Wesleyan (Offensive)
Dale Woods (1)--Quincy (Defensive)
Records Broke/Tied
Career Passing TDs--Ryan Van Dalen (43)
Career Receiving Yards--Skyler Crouch (2,447)
Career Receiving TDs--Skyler Crouch (27)
Single Season Receiving TDs--Skyler Crouch (11)
Sacks--Dale Woods (9.5)
Team Single Season Rushing Yards (3,124)
Team Single Season Total Yards (4,367)
All-Conference Players (16)
Statistical Leaders
Rushes--Ryan Van Dalen (211)
Rushing yards--Ryan Van Dalen (1,407)
Rushing TDs--Ryan Van Dalen (16)
Passing completions--Ryan Van Dalen (56)
Passing attempts--Ryan Van Dalen (135)
Passing yards--Ryan Van Dalen (1,230)
Passing TDs--Ryan Van Dalen (13)
Receptions--Skyler Crouch (28)
Receiving yards--Skyler Crouch (842)
Receiving TDs--Skyler Crouch (11)
All-purpose yards--Ryan Van Dalen (1,315)
Total offensive yards--Ryan Van Dalen (2,545)
Total offensive points--Ryan Van Dalen (96)
Total points (offensive, defensive, kicking)--Ryan Van Dalen (96)
Solo tackles--Dale Woods (40)
Assisted tackles--Chris Ruff (39)
Total tackles--Trevon Greene (75)
Tackles for loss--Dale Woods (27)
Sacks--Dale Woods (9.5)
Interceptions--Cody Hackett (4)
Fumbles forced--Dale Woods (3)
Fumbles recovered--Chris Ruff (3)
Team Awards
Offensive MVP--Ryan Van Dalen
Defensive MVP--Dale Woods
Special Teams MVP--Andrew Harris
Lineman of the Year--Steven Dawley
Freshman of the Year--Dalton Phelps
Offensive Work Team MVP--Aaron Richards
Defensive Work Team MVP--Berrington Fort
Blue and Gold--Ryan Van Dalen
Seniors Lost
Kris Austin
Chase Conover
Skyler Crouch
Trevon Greene
Cody Hackett
Michael Harris
Jeremy Kral
Carl Robinson
Brandt Smith
Steven Thomson
Ryan Van Dalen
Shawn VanRheenen
Jenerro Wade
Chris Weigle
Mat Weigle