2016 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team
The 2016 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team represents Northwest Missouri State University in the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. The Bearcats play their home games on the newly renovated[1] Mel Tjeerdsma Field in Bearcat Stadium in Maryville, Missouri, as they have done since 1917.[2] 2016 is the 100th season in school history.[3] The Bearcats are led by sixth-year head coach, Adam Dorrel.[4] Northwest Missouri State is a charter member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, joining in 1924.[5]
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Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions | |
NCAA Division II Championship Game, W 29–3 vs. North Alabama | |
| Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 1 |
| 2016 record | 15–0 (10–0 MIAA) |
| Head coach | Adam Dorrel (6th season) |
| Offensive coordinator | Charlie Flohr (5th season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Rich Wright (6th season) |
| Home stadium | Bearcat Stadium (capacity: 6,500) |
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| No. 1 NW Missouri St. $^ | 11 | – | 0 | 15 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 10 Emporia State ^ | 10 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 21 Central Missouri ^ | 9 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fort Hays State | 7 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pittsburg State | 7 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washburn | 7 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri Western | 4 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Oklahoma | 3 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lindenwood | 3 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri Southern | 2 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northeastern State | 2 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska–Kearney | 1 | – | 10 | 1 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Preseason
The Bearcats entered the 2016 season as the defending NCAA Division II National Champions, after finishing the 2015 season with a 15–0 record overall and in conference play.[6] On August 2, 2016 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Bearcats were chosen to finish in 1st place in both the Coaches Poll and in the Media Poll.[7][8]
Sporting News released their Top-25 on May 25, 2016, landing Northwest Missouri State at #1.[9] On June 15, 2016, Lindy's NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25 released its poll ranking Northwest Missouri State at #1.[10]
On August 15, the American Football Coaches Association released the Preseason Division II Poll,[11] landing Northwest Missouri State at #1.[12]
On August 22, D2football.com released its Top 25 poll, ranking Northwest Missouri State 1st.[13]
Personnel
Coaching staff
Along with Dorrel, there are 12 assistants.
| Name | Position | Seasons at NWMSU |
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| Adam Dorrel | Head Coach | 6 | Northwest Missouri State (1998) |
| Rich Wright | Assist. Head Coach – Defensive Coordinator | 6 | Dana College (1995) |
| Charlie Flohr | Assist. Head Coach – Offensive Coordinator | 11 | Dakota State (2002) |
| Joel Osborn | Assist. Head Coach – WR/Recruiting Coordinator | 6 | Northwest Missouri State (2009) |
| Chad Bostwick | Assist. Head Coach – Linebackers | 6 | Northwest Missouri State (2005) |
| Brandon Clayton | Assist. Head Coach – Defensive backs | 2 | Northwest Missouri State (2009) |
| Ryan Gent | Assist. Head Coach – Tight Ends/Running backs | 3 | Iowa State (2013) |
| Ross Sharp | Director of Player Personnel | 3 | Northwest Missouri State (2014) |
| Scott Reilly | Graduate Assistant – Offensive Line | 3 | Northwest Missouri State (2016) |
| Andrew Pitts | Graduate Assistant – Defensive Backs | 1 | Northwest Missouri State (2016) |
| Justin Mulloy | Graduate Assistant – Quarterbacks | 1 | Minnesota (2014) |
| Brock Sherman | Graduate Assistant – Defensive Line | 1 | Northwest Missouri State (2016) |
| Tucker Peve | Football Equipment Manager | 4 | Northwest Missouri State (2017) |
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Roster
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Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| September 1 | 7:00 pm | at No. 24 Emporia State | No. 1 | W 41–14 | 6,821 | ||
| September 8 | 7:00 pm | Washburn | No. 1 | W 41–7 | 7,501 | ||
| September 17 | 1:30 pm | Nebraska–Kearney | No. 1 |
| W 52–14 | 8,550 | |
| September 24 | 6:00 pm | at Missouri Southern | No. 1 | W 45–21 | 5,267 | ||
| October 1 | 5:00 pm | No. 22 Central Missouri | No. 1 | W 42–17 | 15,349 | ||
| October 8 | 2:00 pm | at Central Oklahoma | No. 1 | W 56–10 | 3,109 | ||
| October 15 | 1:30 pm | Northeastern State | No. 1 |
| W 74–29 | 7,296 | |
| October 22 | 1:30 pm | at Lindenwood Lions | No. 1 | W 47–12 | 3,527 | ||
| October 29 | 2:30 pm | Pittsburg State | No. 1 |
| American Sports Network | W 69–10 | 10,283 |
| November 5 | 2:00 pm | at Fort Hays State | No. 1 | W 28–7 | 3,325 | ||
| November 12 | 1:30 pm | Missouri Western | No. 1 |
| W 44–3 | 7,542 | |
| November 26 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 9 Emporia State | No. 1 |
| W 44–13 | 5,119 | |
| December 3 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 5 Harding | No. 1 |
| W 35–0 | 5,473 | |
| December 10 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 5 Ferris State | No. 1 |
| W 35–20 | ||
| December 17 | 3:00 p.m. | No. 7 North Alabama | No. 1 |
| ESPN2 | W 29–3 | 9,576 |
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Source: [15]
Game summaries
Regular season
Emporia State
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Washburn
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Nebraska–Kearney
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Missouri Southern
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Central Missouri
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Central Oklahoma
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Northeastern State
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Lindenwood
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Pittsburg State
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Fort Hays State
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Missouri Western
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With their win over Missouri Western, the Bearcats clinched their fourth straight conference title.[16]
Post-season
Emporia State
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Entering postseason as the No. 1 team, the Bearcats earn a bye during the first week of playoffs and will play the winner of the Emporia State and Minnesota–Duluth game.[17]
Harding
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Ferris State
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References
- Fey, Marshall (June 10, 2016). "Football Unveils New Field Design for 2016" (Press release). Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- "Northwest Missouri State University – Bearcat Stadium". May 7, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "2016 Northwest Missouri State Football Quick Facts" (PDF). August 1, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "Adam Dorrel biography". Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- White, Kevin (June 27, 2013). "Rich History of Bulldog Athletics in MIAA". Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "Northwest Missouri State beats Shepherd 34-7, wins Division II national championship". December 19, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "NWMSU Tops Football Polls". August 2, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "Northwest Tops MIAA Preseason Polls". August 2, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "Emporia State Football is in Sporting News Preseason Top 25". Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- "Emporia State University Athletics - Emporia State Football Ranked #12 in Lindy's Preseason Rankings". June 15, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "Northwest Missouri State No. 1 in Preseason AFCA Poll". August 15, 2016. Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- Weast, Donald (August 15, 2016). "Emporia State Football Ranked in AFCA Top 25 to Start Season" (Press release). Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "Top 25 Poll". D2football.com. August 22, 2015. Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "Northwest Missouri State University – 2016 Football Roster". Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- "Northwest Missouri State University – 2016 Football Schedule". Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- MIAA Scoreboard (November 12, 2016). "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association - NWMSU Football Wins Fourth Straight MIAA Title". Themiaa.com. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- MIAA Scoreboard (November 13, 2016). "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association - Three MIAA Teams Make NCAA Division II Football National Tournament Field". Themiaa.com. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
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