Preseason
The Griffons entered the 2016 season after finishing 2015 with a 6–5 record overall and in conference play, under Partridge.[5] On August 2, 2016 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Griffons were chosen to finish in 7th place in both the Coaches Poll and Media Poll.[6]
Personnel
Coaching staff
Along with Partridge, there were 8 assistants.
Name |
Position |
Seasons at MWSU |
Alma Mater |
Jerry Partridge | Head Coach | 20 | Missouri Western (1985) |
Andy Ball | Assistant Head Coach – Offensive Line | 2 | Central Missouri (2001) |
Joel Beard | Passing Game Coordinator | 4 | Wisconsin–Stout (2000) |
Scott Groner | Assistant Head Coach – Specialists/Equipment Manager | 2 | Missouri Western (2014) |
Todd Thrckmorton | Offensive Line | 8 | Missouri Western (1987) |
Regi Trotter | Assistant Head Coach – Secondary | 12 | Missouri Western (2000) |
Collin McQuillian | Graduate Assistant – Defensive Backs | 2 | Missouri Western (2012) |
Corey Shandrick | Graduate Assistant – Running Backs | 2 | Illinois State (2014) |
Nick Williams | Graduate Assistant – Linebackers | 2 | Missouri Western (2015) |
Reference:[7] |
Schedule
Date |
Time |
Opponent# |
Rank# |
Site |
TV |
Result |
Attendance |
September 1 |
7:00 pm |
Nebraska–Kearney |
|
Spratt Stadium • St. Joseph, MO |
|
W 44–21 |
6,017 |
September 10 |
6:00 pm |
at Missouri Southern |
|
Fred G. Hughes Stadium • Joplin, MO |
|
W 51–14 |
4,274 |
September 17 |
6:00 pm |
No. 14 Central Missouri |
|
Spratt Stadium • St. Joseph, MO |
|
L 34–38 |
6,533 |
September 24 |
6:00 pm |
at Central Oklahoma |
|
Wantland Stadium • Edmond, OK |
|
L 21–31 |
3,120 |
October 1 |
1:00 pm |
Northeastern State |
|
Spratt Stadium • St. Joseph, MO |
|
W 45–14 |
3,682 |
October 8 |
1:30 pm |
at Lindenwood |
|
Harlen C. Hunter Stadium • St. Charles, MO |
|
W 37–29 |
2,132 |
October 15 |
2:00 pm |
Pittsburg State |
|
Spratt Stadium • Joplin, MO |
|
L 47–55 |
5,515 |
October 22 |
2:00 pm |
at Fort Hays State |
|
Lewis Field Stadium • Hays, KS |
|
L 27–35 |
3,250 |
October 29 |
1:00 pm |
at Washburn |
|
Yager Stadium • Topeka, KS |
|
L 13–16 |
6,023 |
November 5 |
1:00 pm |
No. 9 Emporia State |
|
Spratt Stadium • St. Joseph, MO |
|
L 14–27 |
4,017 |
November 12 |
1:30 pm |
at No. 1 Northwest Missouri State |
|
Bearcat Stadium • Maryville, MO (Rivalry) |
|
L 3–44 |
7,542 |
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central. |
Source: [8]
Game summaries
Nebraska–Kearney
Missouri Western at Nebraska–Kearney
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
Missouri Western |
0 |
7 | 0 | 14 |
21 |
• Nebraska–Kearney |
2 |
21 | 7 | 14 |
44 |
|
Missouri Southern
Missouri Western at Missouri Southern
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
• Missouri Western |
7 |
21 | 6 | 17 |
51 |
Missouri Southern |
0 |
6 | 2 | 6 |
14 |
- Date: September 10
- Location: Fred G. Hughes Stadium, Joplin, MO
- Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:45
- Game attendance: 2,474
- Game weather: Overcast, 72°F
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
|
Central Missouri
Central Missouri at Missouri Western
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
• #14 Central Missouri |
14 |
10 | 7 | 7 |
38 |
Missouri Western |
10 |
7 | 10 | 7 |
34 |
- Date: October 15
- Location: Spratt Stadium, St. Joseph, MO
- Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:00
- Game attendance: 6,533
- Game weather: Sunny, 79°F
- Referee: Craig Helser
|
Central Oklahoma
Missouri Western at Central Oklahoma
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
Missouri Western |
0 |
14 | 7 | 0 |
21 |
• Central Oklahoma |
7 |
10 | 7 | 7 |
31 |
- Date: September 24
- Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
- Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 4:27
- Game attendance: 3,120
- Game weather: Rain, 60°F
- Referee: John Adams
|
Northeastern State
Northeastern State at Missouri Western
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
Northeastern State |
0 |
0 | 0 | 14 |
14 |
• Missouri Western |
14 |
10 | 14 | 7 |
45 |
- Date: October 1
- Location: Spratt Stadium, St. Joseph, MO
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:40
- Game attendance: 3,682
- Game weather: Overcast, 65°F
- Referee: Sean Johnston
|
Lindenwood
Missouri Western at Lindenwood
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
• Missouri Western |
7 |
20 | 0 | 10 |
37 |
Lindenwood |
7 |
16 | 0 | 6 |
29 |
|
Pittsburg State
Pittsburg State at Missouri Western
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
• Pittsburg State |
14 |
20 | 14 | 7 |
55 |
Missouri Western |
12 |
7 | 7 | 21 |
47 |
- Date: October 15
- Location: Spratt Stadium, St. Joseph, MO
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:00
- Game attendance: 5,515
- Game weather: Overcast, 72°F
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
|
Fort Hays State
Missouri Western at Fort Hays State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
Missouri Western |
12 |
7 | 0 | 8 |
27 |
• Fort Hays State |
7 |
14 | 0 | 14 |
35 |
- Date: October 22
- Location: Lewis Field Stadium, Hays, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:00
- Game attendance: 3,250
- Game weather: Sunny, 82°F
- Referee: Danny Harris
|
Washburn
Missouri Western at Washburn
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
Missouri Western |
6 |
7 | 0 | 0 |
13 |
• Washburn |
3 |
7 | 6 | 0 |
16 |
- Date: October 29
- Location: Yager Stadium, Topeka, KS
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:54
- Game attendance: 6,023
- Game weather: Sunny, 76°F
- Referee: Craig Helser
|
Emporia State
Emporia State at Missouri Western
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
• #9 Emporia State |
3 |
7 | 0 | 17 |
27 |
Missouri Western |
7 |
7 | 0 | 0 |
14 |
- Date: November 5
- Location: Spratt Stadium, St. Joseph, MO
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:48
- Game attendance: 4,017
- Game weather: Slight overcast, 70°F
- Referee: Sean Johnston
|
Northwest Missouri State
Missouri Western at Northwest Missouri State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|
Missouri Western |
0 |
3 | 0 | 0 |
3 |
• #1 Northwest Missouri State |
10 |
7 | 10 | 17 |
44 |
- Date: November 12
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 1:30 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:50
- Game attendance: 7,542
- Game weather: Sunny, 50°F
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
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