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Northwest’s Adams, Longacre top All-MIAA football honors; Dorrel named Coach of the Year

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NWMSUEighteen Northwest Missouri State University football student-athletes were named to the All-MIAA teams in a release from the conference office on Tuesday. Senior Trevor Adams was named the MIAA Offensive Player of the Year, junior Matt Longacre earned Defensive Player of the Year honors and Adam Dorrel was named Coach of the Year.

Northwest finished the season 11-0 and won the outright MIAA championship, the 25th conference title in program history. The Bearcats earned the top seed in the NCAA Division II playoff’s Super Region Three, and will host the winner of the Minnesota Duluth and Emporia State contest on Nov. 30 at noon at Bearcat Stadium.

Joining Adams and Longacre on the All-MIAA first team was offensive lineman Cody Carlson, defensive lineman Brandon Yost, linebacker Eric Reimer, linebacker D.J. Gnader and defensive back Brandon Dixon.

Offensive lineman C.J. Keeney, defensive back Brian Dixon and punter Kyle Goodburn each earned second-team honors. Tight end Marcus Wright and offensive lineman Cole Chevalier were named to the third team. Earning honorable mention accolades was running back Billy Creason, receiver Clint Utter, tight end Joel Gantz, defensive lineman Bryant Hummel, defensive lineman Matt Meinert and defensive back Bryce Enyard.

Trevor Adams started 10 games for the Bearcats in 2013. He finished the regular season with an NCAA leading 192.1 pass efficiency rating and the nation’s second highest completion percentage of 73.5%. Adams is now tied for third all-time in Bearcat history with 65 career touchdown passes. Earlier this season, he was named a National Football Foundation (NFF) Scholar Athlete and was a first-team CoSida academic All-District performer. He earned MIAA Athlete of the Week honors following a 306-yard, three touchdown performance against then-No. 8 Washburn on Nov. 2.

Matt Longacre earned two MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week honors in 2013. His first award came after a 53-7 victory over Nebraska-Kearney on Sept. 28, in which he scored the second touchdown of his career on a 17 yard fumble recovery. He earned the weekly honor again after a Nov. 9 win over then-No. 10 Emporia State, when he had 2.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss. This season, Longacre leads the team with 7.5 sacks (2nd MIAA) and 12.5 tackles for loss (3rd MIAA). He ranks fourth on the team with 40 tackles to go along with 10 quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. His 19 career sacks ranks sixth all-time.

Adam Dorrel is in his third season as the head football coach at Northwest Missouri State. Dorrel has compiled a career record of 32-6 and the team’s 11-win season ties for the 10th highest win total in program history, a feat he accomplished in his first season in 2011. Dorrel is a former All-American offensive lineman for Northwest. He was a three-time All-MIAA performer for the Bearcats.

Cody Carlson has started all 11 games for the Bearcats and anchors an offensive line that has only given up 11 sacks all season.

Brandon Yost is third on the team with 41 tackles. This season he compiled 8.5 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks. He has also intercepted two passes and recovered two fumbles.

Eric Reimer has recorded 80 tackles on the season, ranking second on the team with 12.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. Remimer has also forced a fumble and had three quarterback hurries.

D.J. Gnader has recorded a team-high 81 tackles on the season in 2013. He has intercepted two passes, had seven passes defended, five pass breakups, one fumble recovery, 4.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He was the MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week following a 12-tackle performance against then-No. 19 Missouri Western on Nov. 16.

Brandon Dixon earned MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week honors after shutting down the Saginaw Valley State passing attack on Sept. 5. Dixon has started 10 games this season and has seven passes defended, six pass breakups, one interception, one blocked kick, 24 total tackles and one fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown.

Northwest 2013 All-MIAA Honors:
Offensive Player of the Year: Trevor Adams
Defensive Player of the Year: Matt Longacre
Coach of the Year: Adam Dorrel

First Team: Trevor Adams (QB), Cody Carlson (OL), Matt Longacre (DL), Brandon Yost (DL), Eric Reimer (LB), D.J. Gnader (LB), Brandon Dixon (DB).
Second Team: C.J. Keeney (OL), Brian Dixon (DB), Kyle Goodburn (P).
Third Team: Marcus Wright (TE/FB), Cole Chevalier (OL).
Honorable Mention: Billy Creason (RB), Clint Utter (WR), Joel Gantz (TE), Bryant Hummel (DL), Matt Meinert (DL), Bryce Enyard (DB).

— Northwest Sports Information —

Tigers’ Franklin named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Semifinalist

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MUMizzou Football senior QB James Franklin (Corinth, Texas) has been recognized as a semifinalist for The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, which recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football with ties to the state of Texas. Franklin is one of 16 semifinalists from around the country and just one of three from the Southeastern Conference.

Franklin was playing as well as any quarterback in the country when he was forced to the sideline during Mizzou’s 41-26 win at then-No. 7 Georgia (Oct. 12). Through the six games of 2013 Franklin played in prior to his injury, he had Mizzou’s offense ranked 12th in the NCAA in total offense (515.7 ypg), eighth nationally in scoring offense (45.7 ppg) and 10th nationally in 3rd-down conversion rate (51.0 percent).

The award’s criteria are also based on a player who exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community, and tenacity; specifically tenacity to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals.

For more information about The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, go to www.earlcampbellaward.com.

No. 8 Mizzou (9-1, 5-1) continues its push towards the postseason with a road trip to No. 24 Ole Miss on Saturday, Nov. 23. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. on ESPN.

— MU Sports Information —

Benedictine to host NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship Opening Round

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riggertBenedictine3After finishing the regular season at 11-4-1 and with a No. 16 ranking in the final NAIA regular season Top 25 Coaches’ Poll on Sunday, the Benedictine College men’s soccer team earned their first-ever host bid on Monday afternoon when the 2013 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Tournament Opening Round pairings were released.

Benedictine earned the No. 6 overall seed in the tournament and will host Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the BC Soccer Complex.

“We are certainly excited to host the first-ever national tournament game on campus in the history of our program,” said head coach Rob Herringer. “We’ve been playing soccer now for 53 years and for this game to be here on campus is going to be a special moment for our alumni, our current players, our students and staff.

“We couldn’t be more excited to play this game.”

Olivet Nazarene earned their bid to the tournament by winning the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament. They enter the game with an overall record of 15-5-1 and are making their third appearance in the National Tournament.

“They are a strong program and have a good reputation as a soccer program,” Coach Herringer said. “They made it to the national tournament, so you know they have to be pretty good. We have a tremendous amount of respect for them.

“We don’t know much about them and that’s a good thing for us. Sometimes we know too much about our opponents and that’s not always a good thing. It’ll be nice to play someone different.”

The trip to the Opening Round marks the third time in the past five years for Benedictine and their fifth overall appearance in the NAIA National Tournament.

General admission tickets for the game at $10, with student tickets going for $8 and youth tickets available for $5. Tickets can be purchased on site on the day of the game.

The winner of the game advances to the national tournament site in Montgomery, Ala., with the National Championship running from Dec. 2-7.

— BC Sports Information —

Missouri’s Clarkson named SEC Player of the Week

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MUMizzou’s Jordan Clarkson was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week in men’s basketball on Monday. The junior guard from San Antonio averaged 22 points and 3.5 assists for the Tigers in wins against Southern Illinois (72-59) and Hawaii (92-80).

It’s Clarkson’s first Player of the Week honor at Missouri and he becomes the second Tiger honored by the conference office in as many weeks. Freshman Wes Clark was named the SEC Freshman of the Week last Monday.

Clarkson was fantastic in wins against the Salukis and Rainbow Warriors. He opened the week with a career high 31 points on 12-of-18 shooting vs. Southern Illinois, while also dishing a team-leading five assists.

He then scored 13 points and dished two assists in 23 minutes against Hawaii. Clarkson played just three first-half minutes on Saturday at Kansas City’s Sprint Center due to foul trouble, but responded well in the second half, scoring nine of his 13 points in the final period.

While Monday’s honor was Clarkson’s first at Missouri he was named the Conference USA Player of the Week on Jan. 30, 2012, while at Tulsa.

Missouri Basketball returns to action on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

— MU Sports Information —

Jayhawks sweep weekly Big 12 basketball awards

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KUThe Kansas duo of sophomore forward Perry Ellis and freshman guard Andrew Wiggins have been named the Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Week in a vote by a media panel which covers the league, the conference announced Monday.

Ellis earned co-Big 12 Player of the Week honors, along with Iowa State’s Melvin Ejim, after he scored a career-high 24 points in KU’s 94-83 win over No. 4 Duke at the State Farm Champions Classic. The 6-8 Wichita forward finished 9-of-13 (.692) from the floor, including one 3-pointer. Ellis, who was named for the honor for the first time, also converted 5-of-6 (.833) from the charity stripe. He pulled down a team-best nine rebounds to go along with two assists and a career-high three steals. He had a key steal and assist with 1:16 remaining that led to a six-point Jayhawk lead they would not relinquish.

Despite battling foul trouble, Wiggins came up big in the Jayhawks’ victory over Duke and was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. In just 25 minutes on the floor, the 6-8 Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, guard scored a career-high 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting (.600). He pulled down a season-best eight rebounds and made 4-of-6 (.667) shots from the free throw line, with one block. Wiggins had two key baskets in the last 1:30 of the contest to extend.

The last time Kansas swept the Big 12 weekly honors was last season when Elijah Johnson (player) and Ben McLemore (newcomer) were named on March 4, 2013. Ellis adds to Kansas’ league high in player of the week winners as he marks the 55th time a Jayhawk has earned the distinction. Wiggins is the 26th KU newcomer to be named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week.

— KU Sports Information —

KSU’s Cantele honored by the Big 12 conference Monday

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KSUFollowing his 4-for-4 performance in Kansas State’s thrilling 33-31 victory over TCU, which included the game-winning 41-yard field goal, sophomore place kicker Jack Cantele has been named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.

Cantele, who shared the honor with Oklahoma punt returner Jalen Saunders, picked up his first career weekly designation, while it marked the Wildcats’ Big 12-leading 23rd player-of-the-week honor since 2011.

A product of Wichita, Kan., Cantele tied for second in school history with his four makes, which came from distances of 31, 34 and 23 yards before his game-winner with three seconds remaining. His kick proved to be the Wildcats’ first game-winning field goal with less than one minute remaining since 1980 and gave K-State bowl eligibility for the fourth-straight season.

Cantele pushed his season total to 11 field goals made on 13 attempts. He is two field goals shy of moving on to the school’s single-season top-10 list, while his 84.6-percent rate ranks fifth in K-State history.

Kansas State hosts 18th-ranked Oklahoma Saturday in an 11 a.m., contest at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

— KSU Sports Information —

KU’s Sims named Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week

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KUKansas halfback James Sims received some much deserved recognition following his stellar play in Kansas’ win over West Virginia Saturday. Sims, who had a career-day running the ball, was named Offensive Player of the Week in the Big 12 by Athlon Sports, and he was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big 12 Conference.

Sims, a native of Irving, Texas, put on a dominant performance for the Jayhawks in their win over West Virginia. He set a new career-best rushing mark with 211 yards against the Mountaineers. Sims became the first Jayhawk to rush for 200 or more yards in a game since Tony Pierson did so against Texas Tech in 2012, and logged the most rushing yards by a Kansas player since Reggie Duncan ran for 227 yards against Texas Tech during the 2001 season. Sims’ 211 yards was the 15th-best rushing effort in Kansas history and the second most by a Big 12 player in 2013.

Amongst his 211 rushing yards, Sims ran for the longest rush of the season by Jayhawk twice in the second quarter. His first was a 62-yard run and the second was a 68-yard sprint for a touchdown. Sim’s 68-yard rush was the longest of his career, surpassing his previous career long of 64 yards against Texas in 2012.

The senior captain rushed for three touchdowns in guiding the Jayhawks to their first Big 12 win in more than three seasons. The last time a Jayhawk ran in three touchdowns in a single game was Sims in 2010 against Colorado, KU’s last conference victory prior to Saturday’s win over West Virginia. Sims now has 34 career rushing touchdowns and is seven away from tying the Kansas all-time record of 41 rushing touchdowns set by June Henley from 1993-96.

Sims is the second Kansas player to be honored by the Big 12 Conference in its weekly awards as punter Trevor Pardula was honored as Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week on Sept. 23. He is the first Jayhawk to pick up the conference’s offensive honor since Todd Reesing was tabbed for the weekly award on Dec. 1, 2008.

Additionally, Sims was tabbed an honorable mention running back of the week by the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA). The CFPA are based on objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.

Sims and his KU teammates will return to action on Saturday, Nov. 23 when the Jayhawks travel to Iowa State for a 7 p.m., game at Jack Trice Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1.

— KU Sports Information —

Northwest’s Gnader, Mathiesen earn weekly MIAA football honors

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riggertMIAAJunior D.J. Gnader and freshman Simon Mathiesen each earned MIAA Athlete of the Week honors, the conference office announced on Monday. Gnader was named the Defensive Athlete of the Week while Mathiesen garnered Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors.

Gnader, a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, had a game high 12 tackles in Northwest’s 51-21 victory over Missouri Western. In the win, Gnader also recorded a sack, a pass breakup and recovered a fumble as Northwest held the Griffons to just 115 rushing yards and 293 total yards. Gander becomes the third Northwest player to earn defensive honors. Defensive end Matt Longacre has earned the award twice and cornerback Brandon Dixon earned honors in the opening week of the season.

Mathiesen, who was making just his second start as the Bearcats’ place kicker, hit three field goals and was a perfect 6-for-6 on extra points on Saturday. Mathiesen, a native of Vedbaek, Denmark, hit field goals from 36, 40 and 32yards, respectively and is the first Bearcat to earn special teams honors this season. He is also the first player to come from Denmark in Bearcat program history.

The Bearcats won the outright MIAA title, going 11-0, earning the top seed in the Super Region Three rankings and will have a bye for the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Northwest will host the winner of the No. 4 ranked Minnesota Duluth and No. 5 ranked Emporia State game on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Bearcat Stadium at noon.

— Northwest Sports Information —

Northwest Missouri State earns No. 1 seed in NCAA Super Region Three

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Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State football team was selected as the top seed in the NCAA Division II’s Super Region three on Sunday. Northwest has earned a first round bye and will host a second round game on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Bearcat Stadium at noon.

Northwest (11-0) was the outright MIAA champion, securing the 25th title inprogram history. Minnesota State Mankato (11-0) was seeded second. Henderson State (11-0) (Ark.) earned the third seed and will host the sixth seed, St.Cloud State (10-1) (Minn.) in first round action on Nov. 23. Fourth seeded Minnesota Duluth (10-1) will host fifth seeded Emporia State (9-1). Northwest will play the winner of Minnesota Duluth and Emporia State.

Current Northwest football season ticket holders can secure playoff ticketsstarting today at 6 p.m. online. Fans will have until Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. to secure their seats. General ticket sales will begin on Thursday at 8 a.m. both online and at the Student Services desk. Ticket prices are $10 for youth, ages three through high school. Adult tickets are $15. Standing room only tickets for all ages three and above are $10.

Student tickets will be available Monday, Nov. 18, at 8 a.m. and can only be purchased at the Student Services desk for $5 each. The first 300 students to show their valid Northwest ID at the Student Services desk will receive one (1) complimentary ticket.

— Northwest Sports Information —

Ravens qualify for NAIA Football Championship Series; hosts Tabor this Saturday

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riggertBenedictine3For the second time in the last three seasons, the Benedictine College football program has qualified for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Football Championship Series.

Benedictine, who finished the regular season at 10-1 and as co-champions of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) finished at No. 8 in the final NAIA regular season NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll on Sunday and learned Sunday afternoon they will host No. 11 Tabor College in the NAIA FCS Opening Round on Nov. 23.

“We’re very pleased to have accomplished all of our goals so far this season,” said Raven head coach Larry Wilcox. “We’re really proud of our players for what they have done this season. To go from being selected as the fifth team in our conference in the preseason to finish as co-champs and ranked in the Top 10 are certainly great goals to have achieved.

“To host a home playoff game for our campus and for our family here at Benedictine College is a great thing.”

Tabor finished the regular season at 9-2 and finished second in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) behind NAIA FCS first-time qualifier Sterling (Kan.) College.

Benedictine and Tabor have face each other four times, but not since wrapping up a four-game series in 1977. The Ravens lead the series 4-0, which includes a pair of 56-0 wins over the Bluejays to conclude the series in 1976 and 1977.

“Tabor is a school that has made dramatic changes to their athletic department and specifically their football program since the last time we played each other,” Wilcox said. “They have a great coach in Mike Gardner. He has been able to bring credibility and great success to Tabor.

“They have a great running attack, a very aggressive defense and put a lot of emphasis on special teams.”

Benedictine will host the game at 1 p.m. Saturday on O’Malley Field at Larry Wilcox Stadium. More information on ticket sales will be released on Monday at  www.ravenathletics.com with information regarding advanced ticket sales starting on Tuesday afternoon.

The appearance in the NAIA FCS marks the 12th time in the modern era of Benedictine football, which started with the return of football to campus in 1973, in which the Ravens have qualified for the postseason. The host bid marks the first time since the 2001 season that the Ravens will open the FCS on campus.

In 2011, the Ravens qualified for the NAIA FCS and traveled to Kentucky to take on Georgetown (Ky.) College. Georgetown beat Benedictine, 21-7.

— BC Sports Information —

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