Going into the last week of the regular season, Augsburg's men's soccer team has moved into one of the most important rankings of all -- the NCAA Division III regional rankings. In the latest rankings released today, the Auggies are ranked No. 5 in the West Region. Carleton leads the West Region rankings, followed by Loras (Iowa), Redlands (Calif.), Whitworth (Wash.), Augsburg, St. Thomas and Chapman (Calif.).
The NCAA Division III national tournament is a 58-team field, with 38 Pool A bids (automatic qualifiers), four Pool B bids (teams from non-qualifying conferences or independent schools) and 16 Pool C bids (at-large bids). Should Augsburg win the MIAC playoff title next week, it would earn one of the Pool A bids; if not, it would be in contention for one of the 16 Pool C at-large bids.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Huge incoming class for Augsburg wrestling
MINNEAPOLIS (10/29/08) -- At 23 student-athletes strong, one of the largest recruiting and transfer classes in program history will take the mat for the Augsburg College wrestling team in 2008-09, head coach Mark Matzek has announced. Among them are six state champions and 16 state tournament placewinners, along with two transfers from Division I programs.
Full season preview for Augsburg wrestling will be online tomorrow. The Auggies open their season with the annual Alumni Day/Parents' Day/Open Practice on Saturday (11/1) at 4:30 p.m. at Si Melby Hall.
Travis Anderson (141, FY, White Bear Lake, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 145 in 2008, Class AAA 140 in 2007) and two-time All-Suburban East Conference competitor.
Brandon Bahr (174, FY, Bemidji, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament placewinner (Class AAA 171 third place in 2008, Class AAA 160 fourth place in 2007), Guillotine Academic All-State second-team recipient in 2008, 88-36 high school record.
Brad Baus (184, FY, Mukwonago, Wis.) -- Two-time Wisconsin state tournament placewinner (Division I 189 sixth place in 2008, Division I 189 fifth place in 2007) and three-time state tournament qualifier, placed fourth in 189 junior folkstyle class at ASICS/USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals in 2007.
Nick Creamier (197, FY, Coon Rapids, Minn.) -- 2008 state tournament placewinner (Class AAA 189 fifth place), earned an honorable-mention spot in Wrestling USA's Top High School Juniors list at 285 in 2007, 70-25 high school record, also 2006 Cadet Greco-Roman All-American (eighth place at 215).
Alex Diaz (HWT, FY, Inver Grove Heights, Minn./Eagan HS) -- Two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 275 in 2006 and 2007) and 2008 placewinner (Class AAA 275 fourth place in 2007).
Trevor Dyreson (141, FY, Deerfield, Wis.) -- Four-time Wisconsin state tournament qualifier and three-time state placewinner (Division 3 112 sixth place in 2006, Division 3 119 third place in 2007, Division 3 125 second place in 2008), finished 46-3 in 2007-08, three-time conference champion and two-time Trailways Conference South Division MVP, two-time regional champion and one-time sectional champion; three-time All-State Scholastic Wrestling first-team honoree.
Zach Enrico (165, FY, Minnetonka, Minn./Hopkins HS) -- 2007 state tournament entrant (Class AA 160), 97-55 career record.
Mitch Gerold (197, FY, Braham, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament entrant (Class A 215 in 2008, Class A 189 in 2007), 113-41 career record, two-time all-conference and team MVP, also broke school's pin record (73), also a member of Augsburg's football team.
Minh Huynh (125, FY, Eagan, Minn./Eastview HS) -- Three-time state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 112 in 2006, Class AAA 103 in 2005 and 2004), placed 4th at Class AAA 103 in 2005.
Alex Johnson (133, FY, Foxhome, Minn./Breckenridge HS) -- 2008 state tournament placewinner (Class A 135 fifth place) and two-time state tournament qualifier (Class A 135 in 2008 and 2007), 116-55 career record, Guillotine Academic All-State honorable-mention in 2008.
Josh Kohler (174, FY, Monticello, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AA 171 in 2008, Class AAA 171 in 2007), team MVP in both 2007 and 2008.
Justin Koob (141, FY, New Ulm, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AA 112 in 2007, Class AA 103 in 2006), 110-44 career record, three-time all-conference wrestler.
Alex Krautkremer (184, FY, Jordan, Minn./Scott West-Jordan/Belle Plaine) -- 2007 state tournament qualifier (Class AA 189), also member of teams that placed third and sixth in state team tournament, also a member of Augsburg's football team.
Brett Landrum (157, SO, Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata HS) -- Transfer from Division I Nebraska (redshirted in 2007-08), two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 160 in 2007, Class AAA 152 in 2006) and 2007 state tournament placewinner (Class AAA 160 third place), two-time section champion and four-time all-conference recipient.
Trenton Larrieu (165, FY, Spring Valley, Wis.) -- 2008 Wisconsin state champion (Division 3, 160), 2007 Wisconsin state tournament placewinner (Division 3, 160, fourth place), two-time section champion, one-time regional champion, 2008 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals fourth place at Junior 160.
Nathan Lexvold (133, FY, Kenyon, Minn./Kenyon-Wanamingo HS) -- 2008 Minnesota state champion (Class A 135), three-time state tournament placewinner (Class A 103 second place in 2006, Class A 103 fifth place in 2005), 186-47 career record.
Jared Massey (197, JR, Circle Pines, Minn./Centennial HS) -- Transfer from Division I Wisconsin (competed in 2003-04 season, 5-2 record at 197), four-time state tournament qualifier (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003), two-time state champion (Class AAA 189 in 2003, Class AAA 171 in 2002), 48-0 in 2002-03 season, 49-1 in 2001-02 season, 175-23 record in high school career, including 110 career pins, 2003 Wrestling USA Magazine All-America team.
Jackson Mboma (174, FY, Maple Grove, Minn.) -- 2008 state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 171), all-conference wrestler in 2007-08, set single-season takedown record for Maple Grove (131), 33 wins in 2007-08.
Joe Meyer (165, FY, Lakeville, Minn./St. Thomas Academy HS) -- Two-year varsity letterwinner, section medalist in 2007-08.
Josh Roberts (133, FY, Grand Forks, N.D./Central HS) -- 2007 North Dakota Class A state tournament champion (130), four-time North Dakota state tournament placewinner (Class A 130 third place in 2008, Class A 125 second place in 2006, Class A 119 fourth place in 2005), honorable-mention on USA Wrestling Top 30 Juniors list for 130 in 2007, Greco-Roman All-American in 2005 (sixth place at USA Wrestling Cadet Greco-Roman Championships).
Torey Stewart (141, FY, Jackson, Minn./Jackson County Central HS) -- Two-time state tournament champion (Class A 145 in 2008, Class AA 130 in 2006), two-time state tournament runner-up (Class AA 135 in 2007, Class AA 119 in 2005), No. 9 on Amateur Wrestling News Senior All-American list at 145 in 2008, ranked No. 9 in 145 on Wrestling USA Magazine list of 2008 Best High School Seniors and No. 15 in 145 on Wrestling USA list of 2008 Best High School All-Class Wrestlers, listed in "151-200" section of Intermat Top 200 Recruits listing for 2008, 198-23 high school career record, 2007 USA Wrestling All-American in Junior Freestyle National Championships (fourth place at 145).
Ben Thone (141, FY, Fond du Lac, Wis.) -- 2008 Wisconsin state tournament runner-up (Division 1 135), two-time Wisconsin state tournament placewinner (Division I 135 sixth place in 2007), three-time Wisconsin state tournament qualifier (2006, 2007, 2008, all Division I 135), three-time regional champion, two-time sectional champion, 142-34 high school record.
Tony Valek (141, FY, Belle Plaine, Minn./Scott West-Jordan/Belle Plaine) -- 2007 state tournament champion (Class AA 135), two-time state tournament placewinner (Class AA 125 third place in 2006), three-time state tournament qualifier (also Class AA 112 in 2005), ranked No. 18 in Wrestling USA Magazine list of 2007 Nation's Best High School Juniors at 135, listed in "151-200" section of Intermat Top 200 Recruits listing for 2008, Guillotine Academic All-State third team in 2008, USA Wrestling Junior Freestyle All-American (seventh place at 140 in 2008).
Full season preview for Augsburg wrestling will be online tomorrow. The Auggies open their season with the annual Alumni Day/Parents' Day/Open Practice on Saturday (11/1) at 4:30 p.m. at Si Melby Hall.
Travis Anderson (141, FY, White Bear Lake, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 145 in 2008, Class AAA 140 in 2007) and two-time All-Suburban East Conference competitor.
Brandon Bahr (174, FY, Bemidji, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament placewinner (Class AAA 171 third place in 2008, Class AAA 160 fourth place in 2007), Guillotine Academic All-State second-team recipient in 2008, 88-36 high school record.
Brad Baus (184, FY, Mukwonago, Wis.) -- Two-time Wisconsin state tournament placewinner (Division I 189 sixth place in 2008, Division I 189 fifth place in 2007) and three-time state tournament qualifier, placed fourth in 189 junior folkstyle class at ASICS/USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals in 2007.
Nick Creamier (197, FY, Coon Rapids, Minn.) -- 2008 state tournament placewinner (Class AAA 189 fifth place), earned an honorable-mention spot in Wrestling USA's Top High School Juniors list at 285 in 2007, 70-25 high school record, also 2006 Cadet Greco-Roman All-American (eighth place at 215).
Alex Diaz (HWT, FY, Inver Grove Heights, Minn./Eagan HS) -- Two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 275 in 2006 and 2007) and 2008 placewinner (Class AAA 275 fourth place in 2007).
Trevor Dyreson (141, FY, Deerfield, Wis.) -- Four-time Wisconsin state tournament qualifier and three-time state placewinner (Division 3 112 sixth place in 2006, Division 3 119 third place in 2007, Division 3 125 second place in 2008), finished 46-3 in 2007-08, three-time conference champion and two-time Trailways Conference South Division MVP, two-time regional champion and one-time sectional champion; three-time All-State Scholastic Wrestling first-team honoree.
Zach Enrico (165, FY, Minnetonka, Minn./Hopkins HS) -- 2007 state tournament entrant (Class AA 160), 97-55 career record.
Mitch Gerold (197, FY, Braham, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament entrant (Class A 215 in 2008, Class A 189 in 2007), 113-41 career record, two-time all-conference and team MVP, also broke school's pin record (73), also a member of Augsburg's football team.
Minh Huynh (125, FY, Eagan, Minn./Eastview HS) -- Three-time state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 112 in 2006, Class AAA 103 in 2005 and 2004), placed 4th at Class AAA 103 in 2005.
Alex Johnson (133, FY, Foxhome, Minn./Breckenridge HS) -- 2008 state tournament placewinner (Class A 135 fifth place) and two-time state tournament qualifier (Class A 135 in 2008 and 2007), 116-55 career record, Guillotine Academic All-State honorable-mention in 2008.
Josh Kohler (174, FY, Monticello, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AA 171 in 2008, Class AAA 171 in 2007), team MVP in both 2007 and 2008.
Justin Koob (141, FY, New Ulm, Minn.) -- Two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AA 112 in 2007, Class AA 103 in 2006), 110-44 career record, three-time all-conference wrestler.
Alex Krautkremer (184, FY, Jordan, Minn./Scott West-Jordan/Belle Plaine) -- 2007 state tournament qualifier (Class AA 189), also member of teams that placed third and sixth in state team tournament, also a member of Augsburg's football team.
Brett Landrum (157, SO, Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata HS) -- Transfer from Division I Nebraska (redshirted in 2007-08), two-time state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 160 in 2007, Class AAA 152 in 2006) and 2007 state tournament placewinner (Class AAA 160 third place), two-time section champion and four-time all-conference recipient.
Trenton Larrieu (165, FY, Spring Valley, Wis.) -- 2008 Wisconsin state champion (Division 3, 160), 2007 Wisconsin state tournament placewinner (Division 3, 160, fourth place), two-time section champion, one-time regional champion, 2008 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals fourth place at Junior 160.
Nathan Lexvold (133, FY, Kenyon, Minn./Kenyon-Wanamingo HS) -- 2008 Minnesota state champion (Class A 135), three-time state tournament placewinner (Class A 103 second place in 2006, Class A 103 fifth place in 2005), 186-47 career record.
Jared Massey (197, JR, Circle Pines, Minn./Centennial HS) -- Transfer from Division I Wisconsin (competed in 2003-04 season, 5-2 record at 197), four-time state tournament qualifier (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003), two-time state champion (Class AAA 189 in 2003, Class AAA 171 in 2002), 48-0 in 2002-03 season, 49-1 in 2001-02 season, 175-23 record in high school career, including 110 career pins, 2003 Wrestling USA Magazine All-America team.
Jackson Mboma (174, FY, Maple Grove, Minn.) -- 2008 state tournament qualifier (Class AAA 171), all-conference wrestler in 2007-08, set single-season takedown record for Maple Grove (131), 33 wins in 2007-08.
Joe Meyer (165, FY, Lakeville, Minn./St. Thomas Academy HS) -- Two-year varsity letterwinner, section medalist in 2007-08.
Josh Roberts (133, FY, Grand Forks, N.D./Central HS) -- 2007 North Dakota Class A state tournament champion (130), four-time North Dakota state tournament placewinner (Class A 130 third place in 2008, Class A 125 second place in 2006, Class A 119 fourth place in 2005), honorable-mention on USA Wrestling Top 30 Juniors list for 130 in 2007, Greco-Roman All-American in 2005 (sixth place at USA Wrestling Cadet Greco-Roman Championships).
Torey Stewart (141, FY, Jackson, Minn./Jackson County Central HS) -- Two-time state tournament champion (Class A 145 in 2008, Class AA 130 in 2006), two-time state tournament runner-up (Class AA 135 in 2007, Class AA 119 in 2005), No. 9 on Amateur Wrestling News Senior All-American list at 145 in 2008, ranked No. 9 in 145 on Wrestling USA Magazine list of 2008 Best High School Seniors and No. 15 in 145 on Wrestling USA list of 2008 Best High School All-Class Wrestlers, listed in "151-200" section of Intermat Top 200 Recruits listing for 2008, 198-23 high school career record, 2007 USA Wrestling All-American in Junior Freestyle National Championships (fourth place at 145).
Ben Thone (141, FY, Fond du Lac, Wis.) -- 2008 Wisconsin state tournament runner-up (Division 1 135), two-time Wisconsin state tournament placewinner (Division I 135 sixth place in 2007), three-time Wisconsin state tournament qualifier (2006, 2007, 2008, all Division I 135), three-time regional champion, two-time sectional champion, 142-34 high school record.
Tony Valek (141, FY, Belle Plaine, Minn./Scott West-Jordan/Belle Plaine) -- 2007 state tournament champion (Class AA 135), two-time state tournament placewinner (Class AA 125 third place in 2006), three-time state tournament qualifier (also Class AA 112 in 2005), ranked No. 18 in Wrestling USA Magazine list of 2007 Nation's Best High School Juniors at 135, listed in "151-200" section of Intermat Top 200 Recruits listing for 2008, Guillotine Academic All-State third team in 2008, USA Wrestling Junior Freestyle All-American (seventh place at 140 in 2008).
Friday, October 24, 2008
Live stuff this weekend
Lots of live coverage of Auggie sports online this weekend ... Tonight, the Auggie volleyball team goes for its sixth win in its last seven matches with a conference match at St. Mary's in Winona. Action starts at 7 p.m. St. Mary's will have live audio (click here) and live stats (click here) of tonight's match. Click here for St. Mary's gameday for the match.
On Saturday, the Auggie football team will be on the road at Gustavus for an important MIAC contest. Action starts at 1 p.m. Augsburg will have live audio with Tom Witschen and Chris Tubbs (click here) and Gustavus will have live video (click here) and live stats (click here). Here's a hint for your best Auggie fan enjoyment ... Click on the Gustavus live video to watch, but mute the sound on the QuickTime window. Then click on the Augsburg audio link and make sure that window is active. That way, you can watch the video and still listen to Tom and Chris with the Augsburg call!
Also on Saturday, the Augsburg women's soccer team has a huge game against St. Benedict at 1 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field, as both teams are in the hunt for a berth in the MIAC postseason playoffs. We'll have live stats online (click here).
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Maggie DeGroot feature on CSN
There's a great feature on Augsburg women's soccer goalkeeper Maggie DeGroot on the College Sporting News website (click here to read it). The feature is written by Rich Mies, as part of his MIAC Profiles of Excellence series, where he profiles outstanding senior student-athletes from MIAC schools.Here's a great quote from Maggie about being at Augsburg:
“At Augsburg, you are very free to be yourself,” she said. “I’ve always felt welcome for being me. I love Minneapolis and being in the city, and I enjoy being involved in the community. I’ve gotten a great education, which has challenged me, too. I will come out a much more critical thinker. The Liberal Arts education here has helped make me who I am. My major is for my career, but the Liberal Arts education is for who I am.”
Maggie has been a huge part of Augsburg's success, as the team is aiming for its fifth straight berth in the MIAC's postseason playoffs. Tonight, the Auggies have a crucial game against Carleton (7:30 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field).
Monday, October 20, 2008
Dig Pink Night
This Wednesday (10/8), the Augsburg College volleyball team will be hosting a "Dig Pink" event to promote breast cancer awareness. Dig Pink is a National Breast Cancer awareness rally that is taking place throughout the month of October. Student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and officials from across the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and the nation are all teaming up to fight this common battle.The Augsburg volleyball team is asking all fans to come and support the event by wearing pink to Wednesday night's game at 7 p.m. at Si Melby Hall. All proceeds from the event will be donated to local and national Breast Cancer foundations to raise awareness, educate women and aid research that will hopefully result in a cure. We hope to see you all there!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Augsburg vs Concordia - Live Football Blog
Welcome to Edor Nelson field for today's MIAC matchup. It's two minutes before game time on a bright sunny Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis. The captains are walking out for the coin flip and the world famous "bunch of guys chorus" is about to sing the anthem.
Concordia will be receiving.
1:02 p.m. - The Cobbers take over at their 20 yd line. On third down the Cobbers complete a 11 yd pass for a first down.
1:06 p.m. - Concordia completes a 67 yd pass play for a touchdown. Extra point is good. The drive was 6 plays 80 yds - 3 minutes and 12 seconds. Cobbers take the 7-0 lead.
1:08 p.m. - After a short kick, the Auggies will take over on their own 41 yd line. After a short completion to Winford, and a run for no gain, the Auggies complete a 6 yd pass to Potts for the first down.
1:11 p.m. - Potts makes a great run on the draw play for the first down. It's now Augsburg ball on the CON 37 yd line. The Auggies fumble on a short pass play but are able to recover. 3rd down and 3 on the CON 33. Concordia breaks up the Augsburg pass. Auggies are going for it on 4th down. Winford makes a great catch -- Augsburg 1st down on the 15.
1:16 p.m. - Berg to Al-Hameed for a 14 yd gain. Augsburg is going to be short of the first down. The Auggies are going to attempt a field goal -- it's good. The drive was 12 plays 52 yds - 5 minutes and 32 seconds. Concordia leads Augsburg 7-3.
1:18 p.m. - Concordia will take over on their 37 yd line. On first down, the Cobbers complete another big pass up the middle. It's a 59 yd pass completion. They'll take over on the AUG 4 yd line.
1:20 p.m. - Concordia is in for the touchdown. Extra point is wide right. Cobbers lead 13-3.
1:22 p.m. - A 15 yd return for the Auggies. Augsburg ball on the 36 yd line. Augsburg's Jason Potts makes a nice 14 yd run for the 1st down. Augsburg ball on the 49 yd line. Berg to Winford for another Augsburg 1st down.
1:25 p.m. - The Auggies complete another 1st down pass to Al-Hameed. Augsburg ball on the CON 25 yd line. Jordan Berg with a 26 yd pass completion to Mike Nourie -- TOUCHDOWN AUGGIES! Extra point is good. Score is Concordia 13, Augsburg 10.
1:28 p.m. - Concordia will take over on their own 32 yd line. Concordia's Jesse Nelson, scampers for another Cobber 1st down. Nelson completes the pass to Goraczkowski for a first down. Cobber ball on the AUG 38 yd line.
That will end the 1st quarter -- Concordia 13, Augsburg 10. For the first quarter, the Auggies had 116 yds on 17 plays, while Concordia had 184 yds on 15 plays.
Concordia will take over on the AUG 27 yd line.
1:36 p.m. - After a nice completion over the middle, the Cobbers run it in for the touchdown. Extra point is good. Cobbers take a 20-10 lead. The drive was 9 plays, 68 yards - 2 minutes and 46 seconds.
1:37 p.m. - Augsburg's David Tilton has a 16 yd return on the kickoff. The Auggies will take over on their 32 yd line. On first down, the Auggies took a great shot down the field but the Concordia corner made a great defensive play. The Auggies are forced to punt.
1:40 p.m. - Concordia will take over on their own 47 yd line. On first down, Nelson to Krause for a 20 yd completion. Concordia's Jesse Nelson on the keeper up the middle for the touchdown. Extra point is good. The drive was 2 plays, 53 yds. Concordia takes a 27-10 lead with 12:50 left in the half.
1:44 p.m. - Augsburg will take over on their own 27 yd line. On first down, Berg to Potts for the completion. Flag on the play -- holding Augsburg. That will make it 1st down and 20 on the AUG 17.
1:46 p.m. - Berg attempts to lateral and the Auggies lose the ball. Concordia's Tom Flynn recovers the fumble in the endzone. Touchdown Cobbers. Extra point is good. Concordia leads Augsburg 34-10. 11:36 left in the half.
1:49 p.m. - The Concordia kickoff is returned by Augsburg's David Tilton to the AUG 28 yd line. After a short completion, it will be 3rd and 6 for the Auggies. An Augsburg completion is very close to a first down.....1st down Auggies on the 38 yd line.
1:53 p.m. - On 3rd and 7, the Concordia defense holds and forces the Auggies to punt. It's a fake punt for the Auggies -- 1st down! Wait, flag on the play...the officials are discussing the situation. The penalty is illegal touching -- that will be a loss of down. Concordia will take over on the 41 yd line.
1:58 p.m. - Concordia's Cory Johnson runs for the 1st down. Cobber ball on the AUG 26. Nelson on the keeper, gain of 7. 3rd down and 3 on the AUG 19 yd line. The Auggie defense holds. 4th and 2. The Cobbers let the play clock run down and take a timeout with 6:03 remaining.
2:04 p.m. - Concordia with the quarterback keeper for the 1st down. The Auggie defense holds. The Cobbers will have to attempt the field goal. Numerous flags on the play -- false start. The Cobbers will convert a 30 yd field goal. Concordia takes a 37-10 lead with 3:31 remaining.
2:07 p.m. - 21 yd return for Augsburg's David Tilton. The Auggies take over on their own 31 yd line.
2:10 p.m. - It will be 3rd down and 10 for the Auggies on the 42 yd line. Berg throws it out of bounds and a Concordia Assistant coach makes a nice grab. The Auggies will have to punt. Concordia will take over on their own 37 yd line.
2:12 p.m. - Concordia's Cory Johnson make a big run up the middle. On first down the Auggies batted the ball in the air and intercepted by Augsburg's Josh Collins who ran it out to the 49 yd line.
2:14 p.m. - Berg to Winford for a gain of 11. Augsburg ball on the CON 38. Offsides on Concordia. 2nd and 5. Berg to Potts on a swing pass. Augsburg will take a timeout with :37 seconds remaining.
2:18 p.m. - 4th down and 8 for the Auggies. Concordia's Tom Flynn does a nice job breaking up the pass. The Cobbers will take over on downs, they will take over on their own 36 yd line. Concordia's Jesse Nelson takes a knee to end the half.
HALF TIME Score: Concordia 37 - Augsburg 10.
2:40 p.m. - Augsburg will receive the ball to start the second half. Augsburg's Koby Lursen returns the kick out to the AUG 34. A nice block by the Auggie O-Line opens a whole for Potts to run for the first down.
2:43 p.m. - On second down, the Concordia defense comes up with a sack for a loss of 10. Berg to Winford for a gain of 9 on the play. 3rd and 13 for the Auggies. Concordia again comes up with a big sack. Augsburg will be forced to punt. Concordia will take over on the 32 yd line.
2:46 p.m. - Concordia will pick up the first down. 1st and 10 on the 42. Jesse Nelson with another completion for the 1st down. Cobbers are driving.
2:48 p.m. - The AUGGIES recover a fumble! Augsburg will take over on their own 29 yd line.
2:50 p.m. - Augsburg's Jordan Berg picks up a few but the Auggies are going to be forced to punt. Concordia's Paul Shol returns the punt to the Augsburg 38 yd line.
2:54 p.m. - The Cobbers are forced to take a timeout due to a confusion about the number of men on the field. Concordia will have a 3rd and 9. The Cobbers take a shot deep down the field. Flag on the play - defensive pass interference on the Auggies. Concordia ball on the 23 yd line.
2:57 p.m. - It will be 4th and 3 for the Cobbers. Concordia will attempt a 33 yd field goal -- it's good. Concordia takes a 40-10 lead. The drive was 6 plays 22 yds, 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
2:59 p.m. - Augsburg will return the ball out to their 35 yd line. The Auggies will take over with 4:34 left in the quarter. Berg to Al-Hameed for the first down.
3:03 p.m. - Augsburg will have a 3rd and 5 at midfield. Concordia makes a nice pass break-up which will force the Auggies to punt. The Cobbers will take over at the 21 yd line.
3:05 p.m. - Concordia is forced to punt. Augsburg will take over on their 34 yd line.
3:08 p.m. - Berg completes a pass to Nourie for a gain of 7 yds. The Auggies will come up with another first down as they are nearing mid-field. That will end the quarter.
END OF THIRD QUARTER - Concordia 40, Augsburg 10. The Cobbers have 378 yds on 45 plays while the Auggies have 177 yds on 58 plays. Concordia's Jesse Nelson is 8-13 passing for 217 yds while Augsburg's Jordan Berg is 24-46 for 182 yds.
3:12 p.m. - Berg to Al-Hameed for the first down. 1st and 10 on the CON 26 yd line.
3:15 p.m. - It will be 4th and one for the Auggies on the 6 yd line. Berg attemps a pass to Winford in the endzone but it's incomplete. Concordia will take over on downs on their 6 yd line.
3:19 p.m. - The Cobbers are are going to be forced to punt. There is a flag on the play -- offsides Auggies. It will now be 4th and one. Concordia will punt again. The punt goes out of bounds at the AUG 37.
3:22 p.m. - Berg to Al-Hameed for a gain of 5 -- personal foul on the Cobbers -- 15 yd penalty. Augsburg will have a 1st and 10 on the CON 30.
3:25 p.m. - 3rd down and 10 for the Auggies. Flag on the play -- holding on the Auggies, that will make it 3rd and 20. Augsburg is going to go for it on 4th and 20. Berg to Winford in the endzone TOUCHDOWN AUGGIES! Augsburg is going for the 2-point conversion. The pass is good to Nourie. Score is 40-18 Concordia.
3:29 p.m. - Augsburg's Garrett Adamson recovers the onside kick! Auggie ball on their 43.
3:32 p.m. - 3rd down and 10 for Augsburg -- Concordia nearly intercepts the Augsburg pass. The Auggies are going to go for it on 4th down. Incomplete pass. Concordia will take over on downs. 1st and 10 for the Cobbers on the AUG 43.
3:35 p.m. - An Augsburg offsides penalty will give the Cobbers a 1st down on the 33 yd line. Just under 5 minutes remaining in the game.
3:38 p.m. - The Cobbers are continuing to pound the ball and run time off the clock. It will be 3rd and one on the 11 yd line. Augsburg's Edmond Smith stops the ball carrier for a loss of 2. 4th and 3, the Cobbers are going for it -- Cobbers fumble, recovered by Augsburg.
3:42 p.m. - Augsburg takes over on their own 13 yd line. There is only 30 seconds remaining in the game.
3:44 p.m. - The Auggies attempt a running play up the middle -- that will end the game. Concordia takes a 40-18 win over the Auggies. With the win the Cobbers move to 4-2 overall (3-1 MIAC) while the Auggies fall to 4-2 overall (2-2 MIAC).
Final Summary - Augsburg (Rushing - 11 yards on 17 carries; Passing - 263 yards on 30 of 63 passing); Concordia (Rushing - 200 yards on 46 carries; Passing - 217 yards on 8 for 13 passing). Time of possession was in favor of the Cobbers (31:46).
Concordia will be receiving.
1:02 p.m. - The Cobbers take over at their 20 yd line. On third down the Cobbers complete a 11 yd pass for a first down.
1:06 p.m. - Concordia completes a 67 yd pass play for a touchdown. Extra point is good. The drive was 6 plays 80 yds - 3 minutes and 12 seconds. Cobbers take the 7-0 lead.
1:08 p.m. - After a short kick, the Auggies will take over on their own 41 yd line. After a short completion to Winford, and a run for no gain, the Auggies complete a 6 yd pass to Potts for the first down.
1:11 p.m. - Potts makes a great run on the draw play for the first down. It's now Augsburg ball on the CON 37 yd line. The Auggies fumble on a short pass play but are able to recover. 3rd down and 3 on the CON 33. Concordia breaks up the Augsburg pass. Auggies are going for it on 4th down. Winford makes a great catch -- Augsburg 1st down on the 15.
1:16 p.m. - Berg to Al-Hameed for a 14 yd gain. Augsburg is going to be short of the first down. The Auggies are going to attempt a field goal -- it's good. The drive was 12 plays 52 yds - 5 minutes and 32 seconds. Concordia leads Augsburg 7-3.
1:18 p.m. - Concordia will take over on their 37 yd line. On first down, the Cobbers complete another big pass up the middle. It's a 59 yd pass completion. They'll take over on the AUG 4 yd line.
1:20 p.m. - Concordia is in for the touchdown. Extra point is wide right. Cobbers lead 13-3.
1:22 p.m. - A 15 yd return for the Auggies. Augsburg ball on the 36 yd line. Augsburg's Jason Potts makes a nice 14 yd run for the 1st down. Augsburg ball on the 49 yd line. Berg to Winford for another Augsburg 1st down.
1:25 p.m. - The Auggies complete another 1st down pass to Al-Hameed. Augsburg ball on the CON 25 yd line. Jordan Berg with a 26 yd pass completion to Mike Nourie -- TOUCHDOWN AUGGIES! Extra point is good. Score is Concordia 13, Augsburg 10.
1:28 p.m. - Concordia will take over on their own 32 yd line. Concordia's Jesse Nelson, scampers for another Cobber 1st down. Nelson completes the pass to Goraczkowski for a first down. Cobber ball on the AUG 38 yd line.
That will end the 1st quarter -- Concordia 13, Augsburg 10. For the first quarter, the Auggies had 116 yds on 17 plays, while Concordia had 184 yds on 15 plays.
Concordia will take over on the AUG 27 yd line.
1:36 p.m. - After a nice completion over the middle, the Cobbers run it in for the touchdown. Extra point is good. Cobbers take a 20-10 lead. The drive was 9 plays, 68 yards - 2 minutes and 46 seconds.
1:37 p.m. - Augsburg's David Tilton has a 16 yd return on the kickoff. The Auggies will take over on their 32 yd line. On first down, the Auggies took a great shot down the field but the Concordia corner made a great defensive play. The Auggies are forced to punt.
1:40 p.m. - Concordia will take over on their own 47 yd line. On first down, Nelson to Krause for a 20 yd completion. Concordia's Jesse Nelson on the keeper up the middle for the touchdown. Extra point is good. The drive was 2 plays, 53 yds. Concordia takes a 27-10 lead with 12:50 left in the half.
1:44 p.m. - Augsburg will take over on their own 27 yd line. On first down, Berg to Potts for the completion. Flag on the play -- holding Augsburg. That will make it 1st down and 20 on the AUG 17.
1:46 p.m. - Berg attempts to lateral and the Auggies lose the ball. Concordia's Tom Flynn recovers the fumble in the endzone. Touchdown Cobbers. Extra point is good. Concordia leads Augsburg 34-10. 11:36 left in the half.
1:49 p.m. - The Concordia kickoff is returned by Augsburg's David Tilton to the AUG 28 yd line. After a short completion, it will be 3rd and 6 for the Auggies. An Augsburg completion is very close to a first down.....1st down Auggies on the 38 yd line.
1:53 p.m. - On 3rd and 7, the Concordia defense holds and forces the Auggies to punt. It's a fake punt for the Auggies -- 1st down! Wait, flag on the play...the officials are discussing the situation. The penalty is illegal touching -- that will be a loss of down. Concordia will take over on the 41 yd line.
1:58 p.m. - Concordia's Cory Johnson runs for the 1st down. Cobber ball on the AUG 26. Nelson on the keeper, gain of 7. 3rd down and 3 on the AUG 19 yd line. The Auggie defense holds. 4th and 2. The Cobbers let the play clock run down and take a timeout with 6:03 remaining.
2:04 p.m. - Concordia with the quarterback keeper for the 1st down. The Auggie defense holds. The Cobbers will have to attempt the field goal. Numerous flags on the play -- false start. The Cobbers will convert a 30 yd field goal. Concordia takes a 37-10 lead with 3:31 remaining.
2:07 p.m. - 21 yd return for Augsburg's David Tilton. The Auggies take over on their own 31 yd line.
2:10 p.m. - It will be 3rd down and 10 for the Auggies on the 42 yd line. Berg throws it out of bounds and a Concordia Assistant coach makes a nice grab. The Auggies will have to punt. Concordia will take over on their own 37 yd line.
2:12 p.m. - Concordia's Cory Johnson make a big run up the middle. On first down the Auggies batted the ball in the air and intercepted by Augsburg's Josh Collins who ran it out to the 49 yd line.
2:14 p.m. - Berg to Winford for a gain of 11. Augsburg ball on the CON 38. Offsides on Concordia. 2nd and 5. Berg to Potts on a swing pass. Augsburg will take a timeout with :37 seconds remaining.
2:18 p.m. - 4th down and 8 for the Auggies. Concordia's Tom Flynn does a nice job breaking up the pass. The Cobbers will take over on downs, they will take over on their own 36 yd line. Concordia's Jesse Nelson takes a knee to end the half.
HALF TIME Score: Concordia 37 - Augsburg 10.
2:40 p.m. - Augsburg will receive the ball to start the second half. Augsburg's Koby Lursen returns the kick out to the AUG 34. A nice block by the Auggie O-Line opens a whole for Potts to run for the first down.
2:43 p.m. - On second down, the Concordia defense comes up with a sack for a loss of 10. Berg to Winford for a gain of 9 on the play. 3rd and 13 for the Auggies. Concordia again comes up with a big sack. Augsburg will be forced to punt. Concordia will take over on the 32 yd line.
2:46 p.m. - Concordia will pick up the first down. 1st and 10 on the 42. Jesse Nelson with another completion for the 1st down. Cobbers are driving.
2:48 p.m. - The AUGGIES recover a fumble! Augsburg will take over on their own 29 yd line.
2:50 p.m. - Augsburg's Jordan Berg picks up a few but the Auggies are going to be forced to punt. Concordia's Paul Shol returns the punt to the Augsburg 38 yd line.
2:54 p.m. - The Cobbers are forced to take a timeout due to a confusion about the number of men on the field. Concordia will have a 3rd and 9. The Cobbers take a shot deep down the field. Flag on the play - defensive pass interference on the Auggies. Concordia ball on the 23 yd line.
2:57 p.m. - It will be 4th and 3 for the Cobbers. Concordia will attempt a 33 yd field goal -- it's good. Concordia takes a 40-10 lead. The drive was 6 plays 22 yds, 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
2:59 p.m. - Augsburg will return the ball out to their 35 yd line. The Auggies will take over with 4:34 left in the quarter. Berg to Al-Hameed for the first down.
3:03 p.m. - Augsburg will have a 3rd and 5 at midfield. Concordia makes a nice pass break-up which will force the Auggies to punt. The Cobbers will take over at the 21 yd line.
3:05 p.m. - Concordia is forced to punt. Augsburg will take over on their 34 yd line.
3:08 p.m. - Berg completes a pass to Nourie for a gain of 7 yds. The Auggies will come up with another first down as they are nearing mid-field. That will end the quarter.
END OF THIRD QUARTER - Concordia 40, Augsburg 10. The Cobbers have 378 yds on 45 plays while the Auggies have 177 yds on 58 plays. Concordia's Jesse Nelson is 8-13 passing for 217 yds while Augsburg's Jordan Berg is 24-46 for 182 yds.
3:12 p.m. - Berg to Al-Hameed for the first down. 1st and 10 on the CON 26 yd line.
3:15 p.m. - It will be 4th and one for the Auggies on the 6 yd line. Berg attemps a pass to Winford in the endzone but it's incomplete. Concordia will take over on downs on their 6 yd line.
3:19 p.m. - The Cobbers are are going to be forced to punt. There is a flag on the play -- offsides Auggies. It will now be 4th and one. Concordia will punt again. The punt goes out of bounds at the AUG 37.
3:22 p.m. - Berg to Al-Hameed for a gain of 5 -- personal foul on the Cobbers -- 15 yd penalty. Augsburg will have a 1st and 10 on the CON 30.
3:25 p.m. - 3rd down and 10 for the Auggies. Flag on the play -- holding on the Auggies, that will make it 3rd and 20. Augsburg is going to go for it on 4th and 20. Berg to Winford in the endzone TOUCHDOWN AUGGIES! Augsburg is going for the 2-point conversion. The pass is good to Nourie. Score is 40-18 Concordia.
3:29 p.m. - Augsburg's Garrett Adamson recovers the onside kick! Auggie ball on their 43.
3:32 p.m. - 3rd down and 10 for Augsburg -- Concordia nearly intercepts the Augsburg pass. The Auggies are going to go for it on 4th down. Incomplete pass. Concordia will take over on downs. 1st and 10 for the Cobbers on the AUG 43.
3:35 p.m. - An Augsburg offsides penalty will give the Cobbers a 1st down on the 33 yd line. Just under 5 minutes remaining in the game.
3:38 p.m. - The Cobbers are continuing to pound the ball and run time off the clock. It will be 3rd and one on the 11 yd line. Augsburg's Edmond Smith stops the ball carrier for a loss of 2. 4th and 3, the Cobbers are going for it -- Cobbers fumble, recovered by Augsburg.
3:42 p.m. - Augsburg takes over on their own 13 yd line. There is only 30 seconds remaining in the game.
3:44 p.m. - The Auggies attempt a running play up the middle -- that will end the game. Concordia takes a 40-18 win over the Auggies. With the win the Cobbers move to 4-2 overall (3-1 MIAC) while the Auggies fall to 4-2 overall (2-2 MIAC).
Final Summary - Augsburg (Rushing - 11 yards on 17 carries; Passing - 263 yards on 30 of 63 passing); Concordia (Rushing - 200 yards on 46 carries; Passing - 217 yards on 8 for 13 passing). Time of possession was in favor of the Cobbers (31:46).
Friday, October 17, 2008
New press box
This weekend's events (men's soccer tonight and tomorrow, football tomorrow, women's soccer on Sunday) will mark the premiere of the new press box at Augsburg's Edor Nelson Field. Now, I know that this post might interest about two or three people around here ("Nobody cares how sausages are made, they just want to eat the hot dog."), but it's important to those of us whose job is to bring you the best possible coverage of Auggie sports.For the first time in my 12 years of working at Augsburg, we finally have a press box with windows that open!
Our old press box (version 2.0 in the history of Edor Nelson Field) was fondly dubbed the "Easy Bake Oven" by yours truly ... the windows didn't open (which is always fun when you're trying to hear an official's whistle) and with our south-facing alignment at 1 p.m. on a football gameday, it was a little warm inside the press box on most occasions.
That press box was torn down in 2006 to make way for the new Kennedy Center addition to Si Melby Hall, and we were without a separate press box for parts of three seasons. We used the Kennedy Center third-floor rooms overlooking the field as our temporary digs -- dubbed the "Don Stoner Memorial Press Box" by yours truly -- but were still without being able to hear sound from the field.Now, we have a new two-level press box that will enable us to work well during our football and soccer games on the field. Another big benefit is that the Kennedy Center third-floor rooms will be able to be used as great gathering places for the A-Club and other groups during events on the field.
On behalf of everyone who uses the press box, I would like to heartily thank all the donors who made this possible. You are a great group of people and this new facility is greatly appreciated! We will formally dedicate the press box during the Nov. 1 football game against St. Thomas.
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