FOOTBALL NEWS NORTHERN MICHIGAN SPORTS INFORMATION NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 2009 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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1 SID: NORTHERN MICHIGAN SPORTS INFORMATION David Faiella Office Phone: FOOTBALL NEWS Sept. 17, 2009 NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 2009 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Overall: GLIAC: 1-1 Sept. 5 at Northwood L/21-23 Sept. 12 Tiffin W/62-0 Fall Sports Kickoff Sept. 19 at Michigan Tech 1 p.m. Sept. 26 Ferris State 4 p.m. Homecoming Oct. 3 at Saginaw Valley State 12 p.m. Oct. 10 Wayne State 1 p.m. Oct. 17 Hillsdale 1 p.m. Family Weekend/Band Day Oct. 24 at Findlay 12 p.m. Oct. 31 at Grand Valley State 7 p.m. Nov. 7 Indianapolis 1 p.m. Senior Day The Game The Northern Michigan University Wildcats (1-1, 1-1 GLIAC) stays in the U.P. to take on the Michigan Tech Huskies (0-2, 0-2 GLIAC) in Houghton. Last week the 'Cats defeated Tiffin (62-0) in the NMU home opener. MTU lost on the road to Ashland (34-28). On the Air The Point (100.3 FM) will carry the 'Cats all season long. The games are also available over the internet at SportsAthletics/, go to the For 'Cat Fans link and follow the directions for WNMU. Ryan Beckman will bring you the action. All home games are available live via B2 by following the link (Watch the Game Live). The Coaches Bernie Anderson is in his fourth season at NMU as he is with the Wildcats. He spent 19 seasons as the head coach at Michigan Tech where he was Anderson's overall collegiate record now stands at He won his 100th career game with a win at Gannon on Nov. 3, Tom Kearly is in his fourth season at MTU, he took over the reins for Anderson when he moved to NMU. Kearly is at MTU Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI FAX: Internet: The Series NMU leads the all-time series against the Huskies with a slate. The 'Cats have only won once in the past five meetings. The win was a decision in Marquette during the 2007 season. Last year in Marquette the Huskies took the game NMU's last trip to Houghton was in 2006 as the 'Cats were on the losing end of a score. Looking at Michigan Tech MTU has dropped its first two games of the year to open the season. The Huskies are averaging over 395 yards a game in total offense (395.5 yards), defensively they are giving up yards an outing. MTU is averaging 154 yards on the ground per outing and passing. On the other side of the ball MTU is giving up 152 yards a game rushing and yards passing a game. Phil Milbrath leads the Huskies on the ground with 208 yards on 41 carries and he has three of the six rushing touchdowns. Steve Short has been under center the first two games for MTU as he has passed for 483 yards on with three touchdowns. Two Huskies have hauled in 10 or more passes on the season. Bobby Slowik leads the way with 14 catches for 233 yards as he has two touchdowns. Steve Worthy has 11 catches for 81 yards. Mike Rittenour and David Carmody each have 19 total tackles to lead the Huskies. Rittenour has nine solo and 10 assisted tackles while Carmody has 12 solo and seven assisted. A Look at the NMU Offense The 'Cats are averaging yards a game on 906 yards of total offense. On the ground NMU has gained 596 yards on the ground (298.0 yards per game) and 310 yards passing (155.0 yards per game). Antonio Wallace leads the 'Cats on the ground with 152 yards on 14 carries. He has scored four of the nine rushing touchdowns on the season. Brandon Smith is second on the list with 132 yards on 17 carries. Carter Kopach has thrown for 254 yards on He has thrown two touchdowns. Zach Nichols has been the favorite target with six catches for 93 yards. Blake Crider and Brian Mitz each have a touchdown catch. The Kicking Game Garrett Peck has six punts on the season for 265 yards (42.7 avg). Jon Laue is averaging 61.4 yards a kickoff as he has kicked off 13 times for 798 yards. Rockne Belmonte has yet to connect for a field goal. He has one attempt on the season for 37 yards against Northwood in the first game. Belmonte has made 10 of his 11 extra points. 1

2 Special Teams Wallace and Joe Nowicki each have three punt returns to lead the team. Wallace has 103 yards and a touchdown. Brandon Smith has four kickoff returns for 109 yards (27.2 avg). A Look at the NMU Defense Nathan Yelk leads the 'Cats with 16 total tackles (12 solo and four assisted). Two other players have 11 total tackles on the season as they are John Blessing (six solo and five assisted) and Zach Gauthier (seven solo and four assisted). Rickey Neaves has a team-high two-and-a-half tackles for loss while Blessing and Cedric Douglas each have a sack. coach with the shutout over Tiffin NMU scored the first four times it had the ball against Tiffin and five of its first six possessions The NMU defense held Tiffin to three first downs Next Week NMU will host Ferris State next week (Sept. 26) for Homecoming. Road Woes NMU has won only once away from Marquette over the past two plus seasons. The only win was a decision over Gannon in Erie, Pa. (Nov. 3, 2007). With the loss to Northwood to open up the season the 'Cats are now 1-10 in the past 11 games away from Marquette. Shutout The shutout of Tiffin was the first for the 'Cats since a 24-0 decision over MTU during the 2000 season. It was also the most points a NMU tam has scored in the Superior Dome since a 58-0 win over St. Francis in Wallace Wallace took the first punt of the game and returned it for an 82- yard return. It was the first punt return for a touchdown for the 'Cats since Wallace has scored 30 of NMU's 83 points on the season. He has a team-high five touchdowns. The Miner s Cup The Miner s Cup was created in 2002 through the efforts of Northern Michigan University and Michigan Tech University and its respective ROTC units to give to the winner of the NMU- MTU football game each year. The trophy itself is an authentic miner s helmet, which was found at a Houghton area antique store, mounted on a wooden base. The home team has won the trophy five of the seven games. Results: 2002 at MTU 34, NMU at NMU 35, MTU at MTU 45, NMU MTU 42, at NMU at MTU 42, NMU at NMU 34, MTU MTU 47 at NMU 21 This and That Smith had a career day against Tiffin with 91 yards on seven carries NMU leads the GLIAC in scoring offense (41.5 avg), scoring defense (11.5 avg), total defense (196.0 avg/g), rushing offense (298.0 yards/g), pass defense (81.5 avg/g) and penalties (9.5 avg/ g) Wallace is sixth in the GLIAC in rushing (76.0 avg/g) and leads the conference in scoring (15.0 pts/g) and touchdowns (5) Smith leads the conference in kick return average (27.2 avg) Bernie Anderson recorded his first shutout as the NMU head 2 GLIAC Standings Through games of Sept. 12 GLIAC Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Findlay Grand Valley State Northwood Ashland Hillsdale Saginaw Valley State Wayne State Northern Michigan Ferris State Indianapolis Michigan Tech Tiffin LAST WEEK'S RESULTS Saturday, Sept. 12 at Findlay 43, Ferris State 7* at Northwood 23, Hillsdale 21* at Ashland 34, Michigan Tech 28* at Northern Michigan 62, Tiffin 0* Wayne State 27 at Indianapolis 23* *- GLIAC Game THIS WEEK'S GAMES Saturday, Sept. 19 Northwood at Saginaw Valley State, 12 p.m.* Findlay at Wayne State, 12 p.m.* Northern Michigan at Michigan Tech, 1 p.m.* Ashland at Tiffin, 1:30 p.m.* Grand Valley State at Ferris State, 7 p.m.* Indianapolis at Hillsdale, 7 p.m.* *- GLIAC Game

3 NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART Tackle Scott Avery 6-3, 248, Sr. Daniel Catalano 6-4, 260, Jr. Nose Guard Matt Forward 6-0, 290, So Zach Anderson 6-3, 280, Rfr Tackle Jacob Reimer 6-5, 260, Sr. Tony Propson 6-2, 265, So Defensive End John Blessing 6-1, 235, Jr. Cedric Douglas 6-0, 212, So Linebacker Zach Gauthier 5-11, 210, Sr. Edwin Knoblock 6-1, 230, So. Linebacker Nathan Yelk 5-10, 235, Sr. Josh Droese 6-0, 203, Rfr Defensive End Demitri Stewart 6-2, 195, Jr. Eric Wells 6-3, 210, Jr Corner Back Marcus Tribble 6-1, 185, So. Jacob Lehmann 5-10, 190, So Strong Safety Ricky Neaves 6-0, 213, Jr. Andrew Strobel 5-10, 185, Jr Free Safety Anthony Marietti 5-11, 190, So. Junior Michel 6-0, 180, Jr. Corner Back DJ Oke 5-9, 185, Jr. Joe Nowicki 5-8, 170, So. MT SPECIAL TEAMS 15 Placekicker Jon Laue 5-11, 195, Sr. 99 Snapper Punter Garrett Peck 6-4, 210, So. Holder Justin Merckx Tyler Schrauben , 200, Sr , 200, Sr. 3

4 NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART Left Tackle Left Guard Center Jace Daniels Jason Dumont 6-4, 285, Fr , 310, Jr. 70 Chad Pepper Jonathan Kraai 6-7, 315, So , 310, So. 76 Jack Rustman 6-3, 310, Sr. Brett Angel 6-0, 250, Jr. Right Guard Nicholas Owens , 300, Sr. Andy Vasquez 6-2, 278, Jr Right Tackle Jonathan Otto 6-3, 295, Sr. Jordan Mancl 6-4, 275, Rfr Wide Receiver Dustin Brancheau 6-0, 190, Jr. Tyler Schrauben 6-0, 200, Sr Quarterback Carter Kopach 6-2, 205, So. Ben Hempel 5-11, 185, Sr Tight End Blake Crider 6-5, 260, Jr. Craig Thompson 6-4, 235, So Full Back Brandon Reynolds 5-10, 270, So. Brennan VanEffen 6-2, 220, So Running Back Mark Bossuah 5-11, 203, Sr. Brandon Smith 5-11, 185, So. Wide Receiver 2 Zach Nichols 6-3, 215, Sr. Brian Mitz , 215, Jr. MT SPECIAL TEAMS Punt Returners Kick Returners Dustin Brancheau Brandon Smtih 6-0, 190, Jr , 185, So. Antonio Wallace 5-8, 187, Fr. 28 Joe Nowicki 5-8, 170, So. 4

5 Northern Michigan Overall Team Statistics (as of Sep 15, 2009) Team Statistics NM OPP SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing 11 8 Penalty 3 0 RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing 9 0 PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing 2 1 TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 33:13 26:47 3RD-DOWN Conversions 11/22 3/24 3rd-Down Pct 50% 12% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 1/4 1/3 4th-Down Pct 25% 33% SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 12 2 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES % % RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS % 0-3 0% PAT-ATTEMPTS % % ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game 1/2835 1/2618 Neutral Site Games 0/0 Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Northern Michigan Opponents

6 Northern Michigan Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 15, 2009) Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Antonio Wallace Brandon Smith Mark Bossuah Brennan VanEffen Carter Kopach Chris Bucalo Zach Gauthier Brandon Reynolds Ben Hempel Total Opponents Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Carter Kopach Ben Hempel Total Opponents Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g Zach Nichols D. Brancheau Craig Thompson Blake Crider Antonio Wallace Christian Jessie Brian Mitz Brandon Smith Jared Buss Tyler Schrauben Brandon Reynolds Total Opponents Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg Antonio Wallace Joe Nowicki D. Brancheau Total Opponents Interceptions no. yds avg td lg Zach Gauthier Total Opponents Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg Brandon Smith Joe Nowicki Total Opponents Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg Total Opponents

7 Northern Michigan Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 15, 2009) PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Antonio Wallace Mark Bossuah Rockne Belmonte Brian Mitz Brennan VanEffen Blake Crider Brandon Smith Anthony Leandri Total Opponents Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g Carter Kopach Antonio Wallace Brandon Smith Mark Bossuah Brennan VanEffen Ben Hempel Chris Bucalo Zach Gauthier Brandon Reynolds Total Opponents Field Goals fg pct lg blk Rockne Belmonte FG Sequence Northern Michigan Opponents Northwood 37 40,(34),(36),(41) Tiffin - - Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i blk Garrett Peck Total Opponents Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln Jon Laue Anthony Leandri Total Opponents

8 Northern Michigan Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 15, 2009) All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g Antonio Wallace Brandon Smith Mark Bossuah Zach Nichols Brennan VanEff Carter Kopach Joe Nowicki Christian Jessie Craig Thompson Blake Crider Chris Bucalo Brian Mitz D. Brancheau Zach Gauthier Jared Buss Brandon Reynol Tyler Schrauben Ben Hempel Total Opponents

9 Northern Michigan Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Sep 15, 2009) Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd ## Defensive Leaders gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 47 Nathan Yelk John Blessing Zach Gauthier Ricky Neaves DJ Oke Anthony Marietti Mike Boren Cedric Douglas Demitri Stewart Jacob Reimer Edwin Knoblock Marcus Tribble Junior Michel Zach Pierson Tony Propson Brandon Smith Mike Hanschmann Scott Avery Carter Kopach Anthony Vella Garrett Peck Brian Mitz Jon Laue Jacob Lehmann Zach Anderson Cody Kangas Eric Wells TM TEAM Matt Forward Jesus Wright Tyler Kruzel Daniel Catalano Mark Bossuah Total Opponents