This video is from a pretty good outing in 2003. The first round of the playoffs pitted the Minnesota Maulers vs the Shakopee Warriors. My first start for the Maulers as the other running back decided he didn’t want to play that game. I don’t think i’ve thanked him enough for that decision.
Biography
- Excelled in progressing levels of football – high school, college, semi-pro (amateur)
- Dynamic, power-style running back – have experience in Split-back Veer, Wing-T, Power-I and One-back offenses
- Quickly moved up depth chart and gave historically ‘passing teams’ another dimension with running ability
- Have been playing football since 1988
- Assistant Coach for Park High School (Cottage Grove, MN) 2003-2013
- Assistant Coach for River Falls High School (River Falls, WI) 2014-present
College Statistics
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 1997-2001
Fullback in Wing-T, Fullback/Tailback in Power I offense
- 1997: redshirted
- 1998: 7 carries for 26 yds in 7 games – 1 reception for 17 yds
- 1999: 8 carries for 46 yds – 2 receptions for 16 yds – 13 kickoff returns for 310 yds – 3 special teams tackles (2 solo)
- 2000: 30 carries for 159 yds 2 TD in 5 games
- 2001: 121 carries for 553 yds 6 TD in 7 games – 5 receptions for 25 yds. 38 carries for 144 yds 4 TD in season opener against Winona State University
- TOTAL USD stats: 166 carries for 784 yds, 8 TD, 8 receptions for 58 yds, 13 KOR for 310 yds
Semi-Pro Statistics
Central Minnesota Thunderbirds, St Cloud, MN 2004-2006
Fullback/Tailback in Power I and 1-back offense Record: 4-4
- 2004: 69 carries for 429 yds, 6 TD, 1 2pt conv, 2 receptions for 5 yds (4 games)
- 2005:
- 2006:
Alexandria Mustangs, Alexandria, MN 2003-2004
Fullback/Tailback in Power I and 1-back offense Record: 14-6
- 2003: 138 carries for 1044 yds, 15 TD, 2 2pt conv, 3 receptions for 62 yds, TD (9 games)
- 2004: 174 carries for 945 yds, 13 TD, 12 receptions for 140 yds, TD (9 games)
- TOTAL: 312 carries for 1989 yds, 28 TD, 2 2pt conv, 15 receptions for 202 yds, 2 TD (18 games)
Minnesota Maulers, Minneapolis, MN 2003
Fullback/Tailback in Power I and 1-back offense Record: 10-2
- 2003: 93 carries for 916 yds, 12 TD, 9 receptions for 132 yds, 1 KOR for 25 yds (9 games)
All-Star Games
FASCO/MLFN All-Stars
- Las Vegas, NV – December 20, 2003 Won 14-6
Stats Unknown - Vineland, NJ – May 22, 2004 Lost 14-20
Stats Unknown - Honolulu, HI – February 12, 2005 Won 39-21
9 carries for 34 yds, TD, 1 reception for 10 yds
All-American Bowl, Minneapolis, MN
- 2003: 20 carries for 79 yds, TD, 2 receptions for 16 yds, 1 punt return 9 yds. 1 for 1 passing for 61 yds, TD – Won 24-21
- 2004: 3 carries for 8 yds, TD – Won 28-10
Testing Results
| Height: 5’10 (178cm) | Weight: 205lbs (92.5kg) |
|---|---|
| 40yd 4.6s | 20yd Pro Agility Shuttle: 3.97s |
| 225x Bench: 27 | Bench Max: 435lbs |
| Squat Reps: 475×2, 435×5 | Squat Max: 500lbs |
| Power Clean Reps: 305×3 | Power Clean Max: 335lbs |
| Vertical Jump: 32″ |
Honors and Awards
- High School: Senior captain, All-Conference, Most athletic, Athletic excellence award
- College: Academic All-Conference, Special Teams ‘MVP O.T.W.’/’Big Hit O.T.W.’, Offensive ‘Hustle Award’
- Mustangs: 2003 Offensive MVP
- Maulers: Player of the Game vs. Shakopee Warriors (15 carries for 304 yds, 3 TD)
Offensive Player of The Week (Minor League Football News)
2003 MFL All-Star
2003 All-American Honorable Mention - Thunderbirds: 2004 Offensive MVP
2004 MFL All-Star
2006 MFL MVP - All-Star Games: 2003 All-American Bowl MVP