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  • #31
    Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

    82 days and counting....

    #82 Trent Simpson



    Position: Long Snapper
    Height: 6-0
    Weight: 243
    Class: Senior
    Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
    High School: Dowling Catholic HS

    2015: Started all 14 games as UNI’s long snapper … helped UNI’s kicking teams stay in sync, allowing the Panthers to make 16 field goals and punt for over 3,000 yards … was a part of the PAT unit that knocked in 47 made extra points … had a part in UNI’s punting squad to averaged 42.1 yards per punt, ranking third all-time at UNI.

    2014: Served as UNI’s primary snapper for punts, field goals and extra points … was an integral member of the team that allowed Michael Schmadeke to go 27-for-29 on field goals and 51-for-53 on extra points … also allowed UNI’s punting team to finish with 3,708 yards, averaging 41.2 yards per punt.

    2013: Did not see action.

    Prior to UNI: Started in every game as a player for Ellsworth Community College ... helped lead the team to a Graphic Edge Bowl Championship.

    High School: Played football at Dowling Catholic High School ... helped the team to a 2011 state championship ... was ranked No. 23 in the country by Kohl’s Kicking as a long snapper in high school.

    Personal: Son of Marty and Denise Simpson ... majoring in family services.
    G-N-D

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    • #32
      Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

      #81 Xavier James



      Position: Wide Receiver
      Height: 6-2
      Weight: 175
      Class: Junior
      Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
      High School: East

      2015: No Stats available

      2014: Saw action against Tennessee Tech (9/27) as a reserve wide receiver.

      2013: Redshirted.

      High School: Started at quarterback and defensive back for three years at Des Moines East High School for Greg Schoon ... holds 11 school records ... threw for 20 touchdowns, rushed for 20 touchdowns and tallied 3,423 total yards ... was named All-Division, All-Western Iowa, first team All-State Utility Player, first team MidwestMouth Utility Player and All-State Academic Team ... received the Des Moines Register Shining Star three times during his senior season and was invited to the Shrine Bowl.

      Personal: Son of Carlos and Chrissy James...business teaching and management information systems major.
      G-N-D

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      • #33
        Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

        80 Days to go....to the beginning of the 2016 football season

        I thought I would re-post the schedule

        9/3/2016.……..Iowa State……………………………………………............Ames, Iowa…………........................7 p.m.
        9/10/2016.…..Montana………………………………………………..............Cedar Falls, Iowa (UNI-Dome)…..4 p.m.
        9/17/2016…...Eastern Washington…………………………………..........Cheney, Wash………….....................TBD
        10/1/2016…...Southern Illinois (Homecoming, WEAR PURPLE)….Cedar Falls, Iowa (UNI-Dome)…..4 p.m.
        10/8/2016…...South Dakota…………………………………………...........Vermillion, S.D…………......................2 p.m.
        10/15/2016…..Youngstown State……………………………………........Youngstown, Ohio………….................6 p.m.
        10/22/2016…..Missouri State (Family Weekend)………………….....Cedar Falls, Iowa (UNI-Dome)…...1 p.m.
        10/29/2016…..North Dakota State (Blackout, WEAR BLACK)……Cedar Falls, Iowa (UNI-Dome)…...6 p.m.
        11/5/2016…….Indiana State…………………………………………...........Terre Haute, Ind……………...............12 p.m.
        11/12/2016…..Western Illinois………………………………………...........Macomb, Ill……………......................1 p.m.
        11/19/2016…..South Dakota State (Senior Day)……………………...Cedar Falls, Iowa (UNI-Dome)….4 p.m.

        Lets try to predict how this will play out...

        @ ISU-Toss up (L)
        Montana-Toss up (W)
        @ EWU-Toss up (W)
        SIU-(W)
        @ USD-(W)
        @ YSU-Toss up (W)
        MSU-(W)
        NDSU-Toss up (L)
        @InSt-(W)
        @WIU-(W)
        SDSU-(W)
        PLAYOFFS!!! with a (9-2) record
        G-N-D

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        • #34
          Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

          79 days to go....


          #80 Brandon Smith




          Position: Wide Receiver
          Height: 6-3
          Weight: 200
          Class: Senior
          Hometown: Lee's Summit, Mo.
          High School: Lee's Summit High School

          2015: Saw action in seven games, earning the start at wide receiver against Western Illinois (10/17) … had a catch for 18 yards in UNI’s win over #6 South Dakota State (10/31) … scored his first touchdown as a Panther in UNI’s quarterfinal game against #2 North Dakota State (12/12), bringing in a 25-yard reception.

          Prior to UNI: Played at the North Dakota State School of Science ... played in seven games last season, racking up 491 receiving yards, averaging 70.1 per game and scored five touchdowns.

          High School: Played football at Lee's Summit High School in Lee's Summit, Mo.

          Personal: Majoring in movement and exercise science.


          AND

          #79 Chris Schleuger ***NO LONGER ON ROSTER***



          Position: Offensive Line
          Height: 6-3
          Weight: 291
          Class: Junior
          Hometown: Wesley, Iowa
          High School: West Hancock HS

          2015: Played in 13 games for the Panthers and started in eight at left tackle … was a part of the UNI offensive line that created holes for the Panther rushing corps, allowing UNI to have two 1,000+ yard rushers in the same season for the first time in school history … helped UNI to a school record 3,266 rushing yards … started on the Panther offense that finished the season ranked No. 15 in the FCS in rushing offense … started at left tackle on the line that assisted UNI to four straight games with 300-or-more yards on the ground.

          Prior to UNI: Attended Iowa Western Community College, earning first-team All-Conference and first-team All-American … was also on the wrestling team, earning All-American and a fifth place finish.

          High School (West Hancock High School): Was named the 2012 Globe Gazette All-Area Player of the Year as a running back … selected as a team captain as a senior … earned IHSAA All-District Football, Class A first-team All-State running back and INA All-State Football Class A second-team in 2012 … helped his team to a District 2 Championship during his senior season … selected to the All-State, All-Area and All-Region first-teams as a junior … also named to the IHSAA All-District Football team and the INA All-State Class A first-team in 2011 … awarded the IHSAA Excellence in Academic Achievement Award in 2011 … also honored with All-District fullback recognition in 2010 along with third-team All-State honors … received the West Hancock Award as the Most Outstanding Upperclassman.

          Personal: Son of Kathy and Matt Schleuger … has one sibling, Zac...majoring in psychology and physical education.
          Last edited by Pant8her; 07-22-2016, 09:38 AM.
          G-N-D

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          • #35
            Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

            77 Days to go before PANTHER FOOTBALL STARTS... 161 days until the PLAYOFFS begin, and 203 days until WE go to the NC game...

            Make it Happen!


            #78 Tyler Putney



            Position: Offensive Line
            Height: 6-7
            Weight: 280
            Class: Sophomore
            Hometown: Forest City, Iowa
            High School: Forest City HS

            2015: Did not see action.

            2014: Redshirted.

            High School: Played football at Forest City High School for Todd Espeland and Ken Kasper … is a two-time All-District selection … was named team captain in 2013 and earned Globe Gazette North Iowa All Area team honors … selected to play for the North squad at the Iowa Shrine Bowl … also lettered in track and field and wrestling, earning an NIC Conference Championship in the heavyweight division in 2014.

            Personal: Son of Ed and Linda Putney, has two siblings, Emily and Justin, who played on the offensive line for the Panthers from 2013-15 … majoring in criminology.

            AND

            #77 Bryce Sweeney



            Position: Offensive Line
            Height: 6-7
            Weight: 316
            Class: Junior
            Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa
            High School: Bishop Heelan

            2015: Started 13 games for UNI at right tackle, seeing action in all 14 … earned MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against #23 Indiana State (11/7) … helped UNI to a school record 3,266 rushing yards … was a part of the UNI offense that finished the season ranked No. 15 in the FCS in rushing offense … had a hand in the UNI offensive line that created holes for the Panther rushing corps, allowing UNI to have two 1,000+ yard rushers in the same season for the first time in school history … was a part of the offensive line that helped the Panthers to four straight games with 300-or-more rushing yards, including wins against Missouri State (11/14) and #5 Portland State (12/5) where UNI rushed for over 400 yards.

            2014: Saw action in 13 games as a reserve on the offensive line … … was a part of the UNI offensive line that has helped the Panthers to 2,353 yards on the ground … helped the offensive line that allowed UNI to finish with 300 or more rushing yards in two consecutive games, against Northern Colorado (9/20) and Tennessee Tech (9/27).

            2013: Redshirted.

            High School: Was a three-year starter and letter winner in football at Bishop Heelan High School for Roger Jansen ... helped lead his team to three district football championships and two state championship appearances ... during the 2012 season he was named the football team captain ... was selected to the All-Metro first team, All-State first team, All-Conference first team and All-Northwest Iowa first team during his senior season ... was awarded the Pride Award which is given to the football player who plays with pride, leadership and lives his Christian faith ... was also a two-year starter on the basketball team and three-year letter winner for track and field.

            Personal: Son of Mike and Julie Sweeney … majoring in criminology.


            Good Luck PANTHERS!
            G-N-D

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            • #36
              Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

              75 Days...

              #75 Cal Twait



              Position: Offensive Line
              Height: 6-7
              Weight: 286
              Class: Sophomore
              Hometown: Manson, Iowa
              High School: Manson-Northwest Webster HS

              2015: Started seven games for UNI at left tackle before suffering a season-ending injury … was named to the MVFC Newcomer Team … helped UNI to a school record 3,266 rushing yards … was also an integral part in UNI’s offense finishing at No. 15 in the FCS in rushing offense.

              High School: Was a three-year letter winner at Manson-Northwest Webster High School under coach Jeff Anliker … was named a team captain in 2014 … selected to the 2015 Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Squad … as a senior, was named to the Des Moines Register All-State first-team as an offensive lineman and the INA All-State first team in 2014 … also earned Academic All-State in 2014 … was a two-time first-team All-District lineman and Academic All-District honoree … also earned INA second-team All-State as a defensive lineman in 2013 … was named Defensive MVP and Most Valuable Lineman as a senior … also earned Most Dedicated as a freshman, junior and senior … also lettered in basketball, track and baseball, earning Academic All-Conference in basketball and baseball.

              Personal: Son of Kevin and Cathy Twait … has three siblings, Kristen, Kyle and Lauren … was a part of the National Honor Society, student council and FCCLA … was also the NHS Vice President...physical education major.
              G-N-D

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              • #37
                Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

                We are a quarter down in the roster and that much closer to the beginning of the Football season.... Are you ready?! 74 DAYS

                #74 Jackson Scott-Brown




                Position: Offensive Line
                Height: 6-5
                Weight: 307
                Class: Redshirt Freshman
                Hometown: Council Bluffs, Iowa
                High School: St. Alberts HS

                High School: Lettered in football at St. Alberts High School under coach Kevin Culjat … was the winner of the Vince Leber Spirit Award at St. Albert his senior season … was invited to participate in the Iowa Shrine Bowl … ranked 16th individually in the state on Iowa Prep Rivals … was named to the Des Moines Register All-State second team, first-team All-City and first-team All-District as a senior … selected to the All-District and All-Western Iowa first-team as a junior … was on the state runner-up football team as a freshman and sophomore, getting the starting nod as a sophomore in the state championship game … also lettered in track, basetball, baseball.

                Personal: Son of Jen Brown … was a four-year member of the concert and show choir … participated in two musicals and two state-rated one-act plays … is a lector and active member at Corpus Christi Parish … received the Monsignor Kelly Circle of Excellence Award for community service...majoring in elementary education.
                G-N-D

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                • #38
                  Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

                  We are at 70 days to go before UNI starts the fall football campaign...




                  #72 Robert Rathje



                  Position: Offensive Line
                  Height: 6-3
                  Weight: 295
                  Class: Senior
                  Hometown: Van Horne, Iowa
                  High School: Benton Community

                  2015: Started in 13 games for UNI at center on the offensive line … earned All-MVFC second-team honors … was also named to the MVFC Scholar-Athlete second-team … anchored the offensive line that helped UNI to a school record 3,266 rushing yards … helped the UNI offensive line to create holes for the Panther rushing corps, allowing UNI to have two 1,000+ yard rushers in the same season for the first time in school history … was a part of the offensive line that helped the Panthers to four straight games with 300-or-more rushing yards, including wins against Missouri State (11/14) and #5 Portland State (12/5) where UNI rushed for over 400 yards … was a team-captain for the UNI offense that finished the season ranked No. 15 in the FCS in rushing offense.

                  2014: Started all 14 games at center on the offensive line … was a part of the UNI offensive line that has helped the Panthers to 2,353 yards on the ground … helped the offensive line that allowed UNI to finish with 300 or more rushing yards in two consecutive games, against Northern Colorado (9/20) and Tennessee Tech (9/27) … also played an integral part in allowing UNI’s David Johnson to finished with a school record 1,553 yards on the ground … he was part of the offense that led the MVFC and the FCS in redzone offense.

                  2013: Saw action in nine games, starting in five as the Panthers’ center … helped UNI’s rushing crew to 1,962 yards on the ground … was part of the offensive line that only allowed 16 sacks on the season, ranking them 23rd in the FCS and third in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

                  2012: Redshirted.

                  High School: Elite all-state offensive lineman by the Des Moines Register as a senior ... first team all-state pick by the Iowa Newspaper Association and Des Moines Register ... academic all-state honoree by the Iowa Football Coaches Association ... as a junior, was selected a first team all-state defensive lineman by the INA and a second team all-state offensive lineman by the Des Moines Register ... first team all-district as a junior and senior ... team lineman MVP as a junior and senior ... high school coach: Clay Andersen ... also participated in varsity track & field for four years and varsity basketball for three years.

                  Personal: Son of Jeff and Tammy Rathje ... has three brothers: Matt, Josh and Adam … majoring in movement and exercise science.

                  Good Luck and GO PANTHERS!
                  G-N-D

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                  • #39
                    Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

                    66 Days to go before PANTHER FOOTBALL STARTS... 150 days until the PLAYOFFS begin, and 192 days until WE go to the NC game...


                    Since I missed a couple days I am posting three players...

                    #69 Trevor Hanson



                    Position: Offensive Line
                    Height: 6-6
                    Weight: 290
                    Class: Senior
                    Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa
                    High School: Valley

                    2015: Started in 12 games for the Panthers at right guard, seeing action in all 14 … helped UNI to gain a school record 3,266 rushing yards … was a part of the offensive unit that finished the season ranked No. 15 in the FCS in rushing offense … helped the UNI offensive line to create holes for the Panther rushing corps, allowing UNI to have two 1,000+ yard rushers in the same season for the first time in school history … started in two games that led UNI to over 400 rushing yards against Missouri State (11/14) and Portland State (12/5).

                    2014: Played in 10 games, starting five at offensive guard … was a part of the UNI offensive line that has helped the Panthers to 2,353 yards on the ground … helped the offensive line that allowed UNI to finish with 300 or more rushing yards in two consecutive games, against Northern Colorado (9/20) and Tennessee Tech (9/27).

                    2013: Saw action in eight games as a reserve on the offensive line.

                    2012: Redshirted.

                    High School: Elite all-state offensive lineman by the Des Moines Register and first team all-state by the Iowa Newspaper Association ... first team all-conference ... two-time academic all-conference pick ... three-year starter at West Des Moines Valley HS as an offensive tackle ... has also been involved in track & field and church youth group ... started an automotive detailing business through WDM Valley’s entrepreneurship class ... high school coach: Gary Swenson.

                    Personal: Son of Karin and Rich Hanson … majoring in management: business administration and public administration.
                    ***

                    #67 Byron Rich



                    Position: Offensive Line
                    Height: 6-4
                    Weight: 315
                    Class: Junior
                    Hometown: Mobile, Ala.
                    High School: McGill-Toolen HS

                    2015:
                    Did not see action.

                    Prior to UNI:
                    Played football at Fort Scott Community College … was first-team All-Conference at center and first-team All-Region VI … was ranked No. 12 in the state of Kansas at all positions … rated a three-star recruit by Rivals and 24/7 Sports … was also rated the No. 1 junior college center in the country by 24/7 Sports.

                    High School (McGill-Toolen High School): Lettered in football at McGill-Toolen in Mobile, Ala. under coach Mike Dean.

                    Personal: Son of Paula and Craig Rich … majoring in movement and exercise science.
                    ***

                    #66 Philip Arendt



                    Position: Offensive Line
                    Height: 6-2
                    Weight: 289
                    Class: Redshirt Freshman
                    Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa
                    High School: Regina HS

                    2015: Redshirted.

                    High School: Was a four-time state champion with Regina High School … named a team captain his senior year and holds the state record for consecutive wins (56) … invited to play in the Iowa Shrine Bowl … selected as a consensus first-team All-State offensive lineman during his junior and senior seasons … was a two-time Cedar Rapids Gazette All-Area team selection … named to the Elite All-State team by Iowa Preps in 2014 … also named to the All-District team three years in a row … also lettered in basketball, earning All-Conference in 2014.

                    Personal: Son of Jack Arendt and Erika Hegg-Arendt … has one sibling, Scotty … majoring in construction management.
                    G-N-D

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                    • #40
                      Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

                      The summer countdown is already 1/3rd of the way through....
                      It is going by quickly, 64 days to go before PANTHER FOOTBALL STARTS..


                      Today, we feature -

                      #64 Hezekiah Applegate



                      Position: Defensive Line
                      Height: 6-3
                      Weight: 270
                      Class: Redshirt Freshman
                      Hometown: Johnston, Iowa
                      High School: Johnston HS

                      2015: Redshirted.

                      High School: Started and was the team captain for the varsity football team at Johnston High School for three years … received the Golden Hammer Award (Defensive MVP) and is a two-time winner of the Johnston Lineman of the Year award … also earned Des Moines Register All-Iowa Western Class 4A, first-team All-State 4A and Elite All-State in 2014 … named to the Iowa Newspaper Association first-team Class 4A along with Sports Spotlight first-team Class 4A … is a two-time Coaches first-team All-Division selection … was named to the Des Moines Register second-team All-State and Iowa Preps second-team All-State in 2013 … selected to the Coaches All-Division second-team in 2012 … also lettered in track and field, qualifying for the Drake Relays in the shot put.

                      Personal: Son of Doug and Michelle … was a member of the student council … mentors sixth and seventh graders in the community … avid member during mission trips across the country ... majoring in criminology.
                      G-N-D

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                      • #41
                        Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

                        62 days to go




                        #62 Sam Drysdale

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                        Position: Placekicker
                        Height: 6-0
                        Weight: 160
                        Class: Redshirt Freshman
                        Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
                        High School: Cedar Rapids Prairie HS

                        2015: Redshirted.

                        High School: Was a two-year starter at Cedar Rapids Prairie High School … broke the school record for longest field goal with his 50-yarder … also played soccer for four years in high school … started on varsity as part of the state qualifying teams his freshman and sophomore seasons … earned honorable mention Mississippi Valley Conference and second-team All-Metro in 2012 … was also awarded the Best Newcomer Award.

                        Personal: Son of Steve and Amanda Drysdale … was a part of the Honor Roll for three years … majoring in computer science.
                        G-N-D

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                        • #42
                          Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

                          59 Days to Go


                          #61 Preston Woods



                          Position: Defensive Line
                          Height: 6-2
                          Weight: 264
                          Class: Junior
                          Hometown: South St. Paul, Minn.
                          High School: South St. Paul HS

                          2015: Battled an injury early in the season, but came back to play in nine games, starting the last eight … racked up 22 tackles, including two for loss of yards and two sacks … had four tackles and a hand in a sack in UNI’s win over #6 South Dakota State (10/24) … had a sack for a loss of 10 yards against South Dakota (10/31) … recorded a career-high five tackles against Missouri State (11/14) … finished UNI’s FCS playoff win over #5 Portland State (12/5) with four tackles and a fumble recovery.

                          2014: Saw action in four games as a reserve on the defensive line … recorded one tackle against Northern Colorado (9/20), assisting on a sack … also had a pass breakup against Tennessee Tech (9/27).

                          High School: Played football at South St. Paul High School for Chad Sexauer … was named to the All- State, All-Metro and All-Conference first teams … was an Elite 11 pick … was the Defensive Player of the Year in the Classis Suburban Conference … selected to the Minnesota Viking All-State team … also lettered in wrestling and track and field.

                          Personal: Son of Joeanna and Preston Woods, Sr. … has one sibling, Paxton … majoring in movement and exercise science.

                          ********************

                          #60 Lee Carhart



                          Position: Offensive Line
                          Height: 6-4
                          Weight: 297
                          Class: Junior
                          Hometown: Omaha, Neb.
                          High School: Creighton Prep

                          2015: Did not see action due to injury.

                          2014: Saw action against Northern Colorado (9/20) and Tennessee Tech (9/27) as a reserve on the offensive line.

                          2013: Redshirted.

                          High School: Played football at Creighton Preparatory School for Chris Nizzi ... named to the All-District, All-Metro and All-State teams in 2012 ... selected to the Lincoln Journal Star Superstate team his senior season ... honored with All-District in 2011 ... helped lead his team to state playoffs three years in a row and to a semifinal appearance in 2012 ... was a member of the Dean's List during his time at Creighton Prep ... also lettered in track and field.

                          Personal: Majoring in health promotion and movement and exercise science.


                          GO PANTHERS!
                          G-N-D

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                          • #43
                            Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

                            56 Days (Eight weeks) to before the Panther take to the field.


                            #58 Clint Heaven***No longer on Roster***

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                            Position: Linebacker
                            Height: 6-0
                            Weight: 233
                            Class: Junior
                            Hometown: Bradenton, Fla.
                            High School: Manatee HS

                            2015: Did not see action due to injury.

                            2014: Redshirted due to injury.

                            Prior to UNI: Played at the University of North Carolina ... played in five games in 2013, primarily on special teams ... assisted on a tackle in Carolina’s 80-20 victory over Old Dominion.

                            High School: Ranked the No. 30 safety prospect in the nation by Rivals.com and considered one of the top 100 players in Florida ... considered the No. 59 safety nationally by ESPN.com ... rated the No. 72 safety prospect in the country by Scout.com ... helped lead his team to the Florida 7-A state championship, its first since 1992 ... recorded 80 tackles, including 50 solo stops, and five passes defended as a senior ... had a sack in the regional final ... was a three-year starter and played in two state championship games at Manatee ... had a season-high 14 tackles against Palm Beach in the state semifinal and had 10 against nationally-ranked Our Lady of Good Counsel (Md.) in the season opener ... coached by Joe Kinnan ... also competed in track and field.

                            Personal: Son of Clinton and Tundra Heaven ... has four siblings, Lauren, CJ, Princess and Toya ... exercise and sport science major.

                            GO PANTHERS!
                            Last edited by Pant8her; 08-12-2016, 02:59 PM. Reason: Update
                            G-N-D

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                            • #44
                              Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

                              #55 Colton Lueck



                              Position: Offensive Line
                              Height: 6-4
                              Weight: 277
                              Class: Redshirt Freshman
                              Hometown: Dyersville, Iowa
                              High School: Beckman Catholic High School

                              2015: Redshirted.

                              High School: Lettered in football at Beckman Catholic High School ... was invited to play at the Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star game as a senior.

                              Personal: Son of Chuck and Lynn ... majoring in elementary education and middle level education.
                              G-N-D

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                              • #45
                                Re: 2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

                                51 Days to go before PANTHER FOOTBALL STARTS... 135 days until the PLAYOFFS begin, and 177 days until WE go to the NC game...



                                #52 Jacob Appleman



                                Position: Offensive Line
                                Height: 6-6
                                Weight: 302
                                Class: Sophomore
                                Hometown: Rock Island, Ill.
                                High School: Alleman HS

                                2015: Saw action in four games, starting against Iowa State (9/5) and #7 Eastern Washington (9/12) … helped UNI to a school record 3,266 rushing yards.

                                2014: Redshirted.

                                High School: Played football at Alleman High School for Dave Dejagher … was Western Big Six All-Conference in 2013 … earned first team All-Dispatch and first team All-Metro in 2013 … named All-State honorable mention his senior season … was also a two-year starter at Marian High School in Mishawaka, Ind. … received three Iron Man awards from 2011-12 … also lettered in track and field at Marian High School … graduated early from Alleman.

                                Personal: Son of Jeff Appleman … was on the Honor Roll at Alleman High School … majoring in exercise science.

                                ***

                                #51 Jesse Cardenas



                                Position: Linebacker
                                Height: 6-2
                                Weight: 225
                                Class: Redshirt Freshman
                                Hometown: Lakeville, Minn.
                                High School: Lakeville North HS

                                2015: Redshirted.

                                High School: Lettered in football at Lakeville North High School under coach Brian Vossen ... was named the South Suburban Conference Defensive Player of the Year and South Suburban All-Conference … had 303 career tackles at Lakeville North, setting a new school record … finished his senior season with 106 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and four interceptions … was named to the Minnesota Vikings All-State team and the Associated Press All-State team … selected to the Pioneer Press defensive first-team … earned Kare 11 All-Ketro and Star Tribune All-Metro first-team … was a Mr. Football finalist … helped his team to the fourth round of 6A playoffs and a 10-2 record.

                                Personal: Son of Cory and Tara … has one sibling, Jordan … majoring in criminology.

                                ***

                                #50 Matt Easley



                                Position: Place Kicker
                                Height: 5-11
                                Weight: 200
                                Class: Senior
                                Hometown: Newton, Iowa
                                High School: Newton

                                2015: Saw action in three games as a reserve placekicker … had four kickoffs in UNI’s game against #4 Illinois State (10/3), averaging a career-high 58.0 yards per kick with two touchbacks … also had a kickoff for 61 yards against #23 Indiana State (11/7).

                                2014: Did not see action.

                                2013: Did not see action.

                                2012: Redshirted.

                                High School: A graduate of Newton High School in Newton, Iowa.

                                Personal: Son of John Easley and Alison Lemke … majoring in communicative disorders.
                                Last edited by Pant8her; 07-14-2016, 06:53 PM.
                                G-N-D

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