Football

Taylor Made with Hamline Pipers Head Football Coach Chip Taylor

Robert Pannier

Hello everyone and welcome back to Season 4 of Taylor Made – A program where you can get Taylor Made answers from Hamline University Head Football Coach Chip Taylor. Answers about such things as the Pipers football program, football or sports in general, or about life issues that you wish the coach to share his insights about. In our first episode the Coach shares his thoughts about the Pipers football program through the first two weeks of the season, he discusses his thoughts on player safety, and we learn a secret talent about Coach Taylor. So let’s get right to Taylor Made.

Sam Gibas Living F.A.T. Life On, Off the Field at Bethel

Robert Pannier

While the country waits to fully get back to some sense of normalcy, in Elk River, MN, Bethel University running back Sam Gibas is preparing to lead the Royals to a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title in football this fall. Robert Pannier features Sam in today’s profile on the Minor League Sports Report. Introducing Bethel […]

Connor Leavens Set to Lead Pipers Resurgence

Robert Pannier

The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a story that many children are told. According to the fable, the Pied Piper was able to lead rats away from the city by playing a tune on his pipe. When the people of the town refuse to pay him for his services, in retaliation, he plays a tune […]

Glenn Caruso Has Tommies Performing in Perfect Harmony

Robert Pannier

He may not have the voice of the esteemed Enrico Caruso. In fact, it is quite likely that he will tell you through his gruff voice, the product of years of yelling out plays and encouragement to players, that it is anything but poetic. However, St. Thomas Head Football Coach Glenn Caruso is truly a […]

Quick Slants with Bethel University Head Football Coach Steve Johnson

Robert Pannier

Quick Slants with Coach Steve Johnson is a weekly program that will be available each week during the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAC) season, including the playoffs. The show gives fans of Bethel University football the opportunity to ask questions of the Coach each week. Questions can be about anything, including football, sports, or life in general. Coach Johnson has the final say on all questions that will be used during the show.

Muskies Matters with Lakeland University Head Football Coach Colin Bruton

Robert Pannier

Welcome to Season 2 of Muskies Matters with Lakeland University Head Football Coach Colin Bruton. Muskies Matters is a weekly program where fans can ask their questions and the Coach will provide his insights related to football, sports in general, or just about life.

Warriors Word with Wisconsin Lutheran Head Coach Dennis Miller

Robert Pannier

Welcome to the Warriors Word with Wisconsin Lutheran College Head Football Coach Dennis Miller. The Warriors Word gives fans the opportunity to ask the Coach questions about the Warriors, football or sports in general, or just ask his advice or thoughts on things going on in life. The show will be recorded each Tuesday afternoon and […]

Roste, Royals Reign over Auggies, 62-6

Robert Pannier

For anyone who had concerns that the Bethel University football team would be looking ahead to next Saturday’s game against St. Thomas, those fears were quickly dispelled when the Royals scored 48 first half points on their way to a 62-6 victory over Augsburg University Saturday afternoon. The Royals put up 613 yards of total […]

Bethel Defense Smothers Cobbers, Royals Roll, 31-0

Robert Pannier

The Bethel University football team rolled into Moorhead on Saturday, unleashing their relentless defense on the Concordia Cobbers in a 31-0 Royals victory. Concordia recorded just 10 first downs and had 214 yards of total offense. Royals quarterback Jaran Roste threw for 300 yards and a touchdown and ran for another to lead the offense. […]

Muskies Defense Stymies Warriors in 39-6 Victory

Robert Pannier

The Lakeland Muskies won their third straight game, downing the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors behind a dominating defensive effort, 39-6. Shazon Crutcher lead a stifling defense that allowed the Warriors just 119 yards of total offense. Larry Rivers had another huge day, rushing for 211 yards and Dezmon Eddie scored two touchdowns in the victory. Wisconsin […]

Defense Shuts Down Falcons, Muskies Roll, 44-0

Robert Pannier

The Lakeland University Muskies jumped out to a 34-0 halftime lead, then rolled behind their defense on their way to a 44-0 victory over Concordia-Wisconsin. The defense allowed the Falcons just 193 total yards and recorded four sacks, while the Muskies running game rushed for 267 yards. Larry Rivers gained 132 yards, giving him over […]

Thomas’ Big Day Not Enough for Pipers, Fall 29-2

Robert Pannier

Triston Thomas was a force to behold Saturday for the Piper football team at St. Olaf. The sophomore wide receiver caught 13 passes for 134 yards and ran back four kickoffs for 81 yards in Hamline’s 29-2 loss to the undefeated Oles in Northfield Saturday. QB Connor Leavens threw for 255 yards for Hu, which hit the midway […]

Johnnies Defense Stymies Auggies, 61-6

Robert Pannier

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – No. 4 Saint John’s jumped out to a 33-0 first-quarter lead en route to a 61-6 Homecoming win over Augsburg on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Clemens Stadium. The Johnnies (4-0, 3-0 MIAC) scored touchdowns on their first six offensive possessions and out-gained the Auggies (1-4, 0-3 MIAC) by a 533-108 margin. Senior […]

Yockey 4 TDs Leads Warriors to Conference Opening Victory, 27-13

Robert Pannier

The “real” part of the schedule got underway on Saturday for the Wisconsin Lutheran College Warriors as they opened conference play with a 27-13 victory over the Rockford Regents. Freshman quarterback was impressive, tossing four touchdown passes and Brevin Jerglehner had 137 yards rushing to lead the offense. The road victory was the first by […]

Boros, Gibas Ground Down Knights, Royals Win, 42-13

Robert Pannier

Sam Gibas and Sid Boros each rushed for 102 yards as the Bethel Royals ground down the Carleton Knights, 42-13. The Royals put up 299 total yards on the ground and 591 yards of total offense in defeating Carleton for the 35th time in the 52 meetings between these two teams. The Bethel defense held […]

Prestemon Tosses 5 TDs as Oles Remain Undefeated, 48-26

Robert Pannier

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Sophomore Lars Prestemon threw five touchdown passes to four different receivers to lead the St. Olaf College football team to a 48-26 victory over Augsburg University on Saturday afternoon at Edor Nelson Field on the Auggies’ homecoming. Prestemon threw four of his five touchdown passes in the first half to help St. […]

Eddie Reaches Historic Mark in Loss to Pioneers, 55-28

Robert Pannier

Dezmon Eddie (Sr.-Alexandria, La.) blew past the 2,000-yard rushing mark for his career in spectacular fashion and provided one of a series of big plays for Lakeland University in a 55-28 loss to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Saturday night at Taylor Field. Eddie broke loose for a 92-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, tied […]

Bethel Royals Edge Gusties in Nail-Biter, 35-33

Robert Pannier

Earlier this week, Bethel University Head Football Coach Steve Johnson expressed a lot of concern about taking on Gustavus Adolphus. It was the Gusties homecoming game and they were coming off a game where they gave St. John’s everything they could handle. The Coach believed that this may be his team’s toughest challenge of the […]

Erdmann Leads Johnnies Past Gusties, 33-21

Robert Pannier

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – No. 4 Saint John’s football rolled up 459 yards of offense and the defense forced three turnovers, which the Johnnies turned into 13 points, in a 33-21 win over Gustavus Adolphus in the conference opener Sept. 21 in Collegeville. 46-Minute Delay The game entered a 46-minute lightning delay after Gustavus (2-1, 0-1 […]

Embry, Willis Ground Down Knights, 36-19

Robert Pannier

NORTHFIELD, Minn. – The St. Olaf College football team maintained possession of the Goat Trophy for the sixth-straight season with a 36-19 victory over crosstown rival Carleton College in the 100th all-time meeting between the two programs on Saturday afternoon at Klein Field at Manitou. First year Jordan Embry and senior Khayleb Willis each ran […]

Leavens 2 TDs Not Enough Against Tommies, 71-14

Robert Pannier

Connor Leavens threw for two first half scores for Hamline’s football team in a 74-14 loss to nationally ranked St. Thomas Saturday at Klas Field. The Pipers had 221 yards of offense against the Tommies and held an early 7-6 lead before UST rallied. A Monty Stenroos interception (plus a 27 yard return) gave HU […]

Leavens Four TDs Highlights Pipers Victory over Scots, 31-27

Robert Pannier

For the last two seasons, the Hamline Pipers have had to endure watching the Macalester Fighting Scots take home the coveted Bucket in this rivalry contest. But not on Saturday night, as Connor Leavens threw for four touchdowns in helping to lead the Pipers to a 31-27 victory. Hamline dominated the time of possession and […]

Willis Rushes for 257, Scores 3 TDs, Oles Win, 33-20

Robert Pannier

DECORAH, Iowa – Senior Khayleb Willis ran for a career-high 257 yards and two touchdowns as the St. Olaf College football team picked up a 33-20 victory over Luther College on Saturday afternoon at Carlson Stadium. Willis racked up 257 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 33 rushes for St. Olaf (2-0), which gained […]

Warhawks Hold-Off Cobbers, 20-10

Robert Pannier

Moorhead, Minn (9/14/2019).. The Concordia College football team hosted No. 3 ranked UW-Whitewater for a non-conference match-up on Saturday, with the Cobbers falling short, 20-10. UW-Whitewater got on the board first with a field goal after starting in good field position resulting from a Cobber miscue and interception. The Cobbers’ defense answered with senior, Alex […]

Witte, Knights Defense Plunder Vikings in 20-10 Victory

Robert Pannier

APPLETON, Wis. – It was not always easy, but the Carleton College football team overcame three turnovers to secure a hard-fought, 20-10 road triumph over Lawrence University. The Knights moved to 2-0 for the first time since 2013. “It’s always great to win in the road,” said Carleton head coach Tom Journell. “I’m really proud […]

Veldman Leads Gusties Victory over Blue Devils, 41-31

Robert Pannier

BOX SCORE MENOMONIE, Wis. – The Gustavus football team looked strong in all facets on Saturday as they took down UW-Stout 41-31 at Don & Nona Williams Stadium in Menomonie, Wis. With the win the Gusties move to 2-0 on the season while the Blue Devils fall to 0-2. “It was a strong overall effort […]

Auggies Shutout in Home Opener, 31-0

Robert Pannier

MINNEAPOLIS — The Augsburg University football team dropped to 1-1 overall with a 31-0 nonconference loss to Concordia University-Wisconsin in the Auggies’ home opener at Edor Nelson Field on Saturday afternoon. THE BASICS FINAL SCORE: Concordia-Wisconsin 31, Augsburg 0 LOCATION: Edor Nelson Field, Minneapolis RECORDS: Augsburg 1-1 overall, Concordia-Wisconsin 2-0 overall HOW IT HAPPENED • Concordia took advantage […]

Roste, Royals Dominate Second Half in 38-20 Victory

Robert Pannier

The No. 10 ranked Bethel Royals found themselves trailing at the half to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons on Saturday afternoon, but a dominating second half, led by quarterback Jaran Roste, helped Bethel to pull out the 38-20 victory. Roste threw for 299 yards and rushed for another 111 to help the Royals move […]

Witte, Defense Stymie Vikings, Knights Win 20-10

Robert Pannier

APPLETON, Wis. – It was not always easy, but the Carleton College football team overcame three turnovers to secure a hard-fought, 20-10 road triumph over Lawrence University. The Knights moved to 2-0 for the first time since 2013. “It’s always great to win in the road,” said Carleton head coach Tom Journell. “I’m really proud […]

Jeff Duvendeck Taking Theory of Success to Build Winners On and Off Field

Robert Pannier

With the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors taking on Lawrence Tech on Saturday, Robert Pannier features the Blue Devils Head Coach Jeff Duvendeck. Coach Duvendeck is in his second year with the team he has literally built from the ground up.