Football

The University of Dubuque football team have won eight Iowa Conference Championships in football, most recently in 2015 (undefeated IIAC season 7-0, first since 1979) and 2011 for head coach Stan Zweifel. The Spartans have finished in the top half of the league nine times in the past 11 seasons. The Spartans pride themselves in competing in the classroom as well as on the field. The Spartans academic excellence is shown with all of the Academic All-Iowa Conference Honorees, Capital One®/CoSIDA Academic All-America Honorees, and National Football Foundation Scholar-Athletes earned the past few years.

The Spartans are proud to have had five semifinalists and one finalist in the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy Finalist, which is often referred as the "Academic Heisman" award in the past six years. The 2017 Cliff Harris Award Trophy - Michael Joseph (Small College Defensive Player of the Year (DII, DIII, NAIA) and the 2011 Gagliardi Trophy Michel Zweifel (Division III Heisman Award) both reside at the University of Dubuque in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center. UD is the only Division III school to have both trophies! The Spartans are the only Division III school to have won the Cliff Harris Award.

Michael Joseph (CB/DB) was a consensus First Team All-American in 2017, only Division III player to be invited to the Reese's Senior Bowl, and to the 2018 NFL Combine. Michael Zweifel (wide receiver) was invited to the NFL's Green Bay Packers Rookie Camp in 2012 and played after college with the Vienna Vikings in Europe. In 2016, Dominique Ravenell was invited to the Minnesta Vikings Rookie Camp. In 2015 Darren Myles was invited to the Minnesota Vikings Rookie Camp as a safety and Tyler Rutenbeck (wide receiver) was a free agent signing for the Washington Redskins and was also signed a free agent contract to the Indianapolis Colts in 2015, currently plays for the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns in Europe. Wyatt Hanus was a quarterback invited to the Minnesota Vikings Rookie Camp in 2013. Daunte Peterson was a Buffalo Bills Rookie Camp Invitee and played for the Rhein Fire in NFL Europa in 2006.

The Spartans play under the lights of Chalmers Field, an EcoTurf surface with a video board displaying animations, live shots, and slow motion replays of the Spartans throughout the game. The Spartans held the first ever "Live" Iowa Conference football broadcast on KCRG (ABC-affiliate) in 2011. In January of 2014, UD opened the Veterans Memorial Training Center (VMTC). The VMTC is an indoor practice facility 180 feet by 210 feet with a 60 yard artificial grass surface area utilized by various sports and intramurals.

The passionate coaching staff will push you to work hard in and out of the classroom. Become a more complete student-athlete over your collegiate career as Coach Zweifel and his staff help you become a better person and prepare you for life after graduation. UD offers many opportunities for you to volunteer helping at-risk students, for example, as you participate in UD football community service projects.

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Barista Named a 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Nominee

Jul 16, 2019

Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) today announced the list of nominees for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, an annual award given to college football players for the impact they make off the field. A total of 137 student-athletes with inspiring stories of community service were nominated by their respective sports information directors.

Clark Announced as Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach for Spartans

Mar 14, 2019

The University of Dubuque announces, Dan Clark has joined the Spartans as Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach for the Spartan football team.

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	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Year	Hometown
1	Emanuel Jenkins	WR	6-2	198	Junior	Menasha, Wis.
2	Sean Duffy	QB	6-3	220	Sophomore	Anchorage, Alaska
3A	Danny Herrera	QB	6-0	180	Sophomore	San Tan Valley, Ariz.
4	Cody Folkers	QB	6-3	185	Junior	Fall Creek, Wis.
4A	Seondae Stewart	DB	6-3	185	Freshman	Kenosha, Wis.
6	Josh Strauss	DB	6-0	190	Sophomore	Robins, Iowa
7	Marshon Crowder	DB	6-1	200	Sophomore	Dubuque, Iowa
10	Freddy Walton	LB	5-8	180	Sophomore	Montgomery, Ill.
10A	Alexander Segerfeldt	WR	6-0	195	Freshman	Helsinborg, Sweden
11A	Thierno Aidara	DB	5-11	180	Freshman	Chi, Ill.
12	Titus McFarland	WR	6-0	170	Sophomore	Oak Park, Ill.
12A	Brenton Baldwin	QB	5-10	150	Freshman	Westmont, Ill.
13	Kody Riemer	WR	5-10	185	Junior	De Pere, Wis
14	Patrick Ryan	QB	6-3	180	Freshman	Naperville, Ill.
15	Blaze Barista	DB	6-2	174	Junior	Wheaton, Ill.
16	Sam Morton	WR	5-10	162	Senior	West Des Moines, Iowa
17	Tyler Sheffield	WR	5-11	185	Freshman	Delavan, Wis.
21	Evan Armstead		6-2	215	Freshman	Waukon, Iowa
21A	Izayah McKinnie	DB	6-0	170	Freshman	Rockford, Ill.
22	Keyshawn Carr	RB	5-8	218	Junior	Milwaukee, Wis.
23	Tim McFarland	DB	5-11	160	Sophomore	Oak Park, Ill.
24	Dwayne Allen Jr.	RB	5-11	185	Junior	Hampshire, Ill.
25	Dalton Knaack	DB	5-11	178	Sophomore	Menasha, Wis.
26	Ben Duarte	DB	6-0	173	Junior	Lyons, Ill.
27	Brevin Anderson	DB	5-9	172	Junior	Janesville, Wis.
28	Markhus Taylor	DB	6-1	178	Junior	Skokie, Ill.
29	Jeffrey Pittman	DB	6-2	170	Junior	Evanston, Ill.
30	Logan Benter	LB	5-10	202	Senior	Marion, Iowa
30A	Philip Jorstad	RB	5-9	160	Freshman	Chippewa Falls, Wis.
32	TJ Jackson	RB	5-11	230	Junior	North Aurora, Ill.
32A	Malik Ecford	LB	5-11	180	Freshman	Park Forest, Ill.
33	Lee Dunahee	LB	6-1	195	Sophomore	Cambria, Wis.
33A	Liam Malone	RB	5-11	225	Freshman	Chicago, Ill.
34	Dequan Epperson	RB	5-9	220	Sophomore	Waynesville, Mo.
36	Brandon Dutkiewicz	LB	6-1	189	Junior	St. Francis, Wis.
39	Jacob Wolf	K	5-10	155	Freshman	Henderson, Nev.
40	Karletty Faamatuainu	TE	5-10	215	Sophomore	Eagle River, Alaska
41	Chad Marsh	LB	6-0	222	Junior	Oswego, Ill.
43	Adam Rothas	TE	6-3	221	Junior	Lake Zurich, Ill.
45	Kobe Starkey	LB	6-1	185	Sophomore	Menasha, Wis.
46	Tyler Morningstar	LS	5-11	210	Freshman	Hudsonville, Mich.
47	Adam Steingraeber	LB	6-1	240	Sophomore	Waukesha, Wis.
49	Declan Duffy	FB	5-10	230	Freshman	Dubuque, Iowa
53	Allen Rodriguez	OL	6-0	235	Sophomore	Orfordville, Wis.
55	Gino Romano	LB	6-2	220	Freshman	Bloomingdale, Ill.
58	Isaiah Elmhati	LB	5-10	187	Freshman	Skokie, Ill.
59	Michael Lewis	OL	6-4	269	Junior	Aurora, Ill
60	Joxua Baughman	LB	6-1	244	Sophomore	Columbia, S.C.
61	Jacob Trotter	DL	6-2	210	Sophomore	Tripoli, Iowa
62	Javion Caldwell		6-8	290	Freshman	Chicago, Ill.
63	Nicholas Brambila	OL	6-3	287	Junior	Kerman, Calif.
64	Tracy Monden	OL	5-10	315	Sophomore	Chicago, Ill.
65	Goran Dzolic	OL	6-7	300	Freshman	Stickney, Ill.
70	J'Kolbi Grant	DL	5-10	270	Freshman	Carolstream, Ill.
71	Angel Rivera	OL	6-2	285	Freshman	Chicago, Ill.
73	Rickey Robinson	OL	6-4	250	Freshman	Oak Park, Ill.
74	Anthony Saffo	OL	6-0	280	Freshman	Richton Park, Ill.
75	De'Quan Ramsey	OL	6-0	225	Freshman	Carol Stream, Ill.
77	Jarrett Daniel	OL	6-4	225	Freshman	Tinley Park, Ill.
78	Jacob Beasley	DL	6-3	250	Sophomore	Edgerton, Wis.
79	Danny Petrela	DL	5-11	305	Sophomore	Summit, N.J.
80	Cullen Carter-Brooks	TE	6-5	210	Freshman	New Glarus, Wis.
81	Tyler Gordon	TE	6-4	180	Sophomore	Oswego, Ill.
82	Andre Childs	WR	5-10	170	Freshman	Milwaukee, Wis.
83	Logan House	WR	6-5	190	Freshman	Dublin, Ohio
84	Cortez Thompson	WR	6-1	180	Sophomore	Madison, Wis.
85	AJ Hunter	WR	6-0	170	Junior	Elgin, Ill.
86	Liam Kenny	WR	6-2	175	Freshman	Fennimore, Wis.
87	Nicholas Parker	WR	5-11	190	Freshman	Cottonwood Heights, Vt.
87	Steven Eiklenborg	K	6-1	160	Freshman	Cedar Falls, Iowa
88	Jordan LaBelle	WR	5-10	170	Sophomore	Skokie, Ill.
89	Andy Vujnovich	P	6-3	197	Freshman	Columbus, Wis.
90	Josh Gouskos	DL	6-2	240	Freshman	Barrington, Ill.
91	Dulani Evans	DL	6-2	270	Freshman	St. Louis, Mo.
92	Tyson Welsch	DL	6-2	290	Freshman	Monroe, Wis.
93	Justin Thompson	DL	6-0	225	Freshman	Bolingbrook, Ill.
94	Lucas Dawson	DL	6-1	200	Freshman	Independence, Iowa
96	Quincy Topel	DL	6-1	215	Junior	Elgin, Ill.
97	Donald Wilson	DL	6-3	235	Freshman	Belleville, Ill.
98	Elisha Grant	DL	6-1	230	Sophomore	Homewood, Ill.
99	Kyle Marsh	DL	6-3	240	Sophomore	Oswego, Ill.

2019 Schedule

Sept. 7	at UW-Whitewater	Whitewater, WI	2 p.m.
Sept. 14	vs. Pacific University	Dubuque, IA	6 p.m.
Sept. 21	vs. Simpson College	Dubuque, IA	6 p.m.
Sept. 28	at Wartburg College	Waverly, IA	1 p.m.
Oct. 5	vs. Coe College	Dubuque, IA	1 p.m.
Oct. 12	at Central College	Pella, IA	1 p.m.
Oct. 19	vs. Loras College	Dubuque, IA	2 p.m.
Oct. 26	at Luther College	Decorah, IA	1 p.m.
Nov. 9	vs. Buena Vista Univ.	Dubuque, IA	1 p.m.
Nov. 16	at Neb. Wesleyan Univ.	Lincoln, NE	1 p.m.

Dan Clark
Assistant Football Coach
Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

BS, Simpson College

Office Phone: 563.589.3584
E-mail: DClark@dbq.edu
Office Location: 231 Mercer-Birmingham

Biography - Click to Open

Dan Clark joined the University of Dubuque as Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach for the Spartan football team in the Spring of 2019.

“I’m really excited to find a coach with experiences at all levels including junior college, NCAA DIII, II, I and IAA,” commented head football coach Stan Zweifel. “His successes at all levels was what stood out for me and our team is anxious for Dan to join the Spartans.”

Clark coached previously at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas, as offensive line coach. Prior to Stephen F. Austin, Clark spent five seasons on the Illinois State coaching staff including two as co-offensive coordinator. During Clark’s tenure at Illinois State, the Redbird’s offensive line was a model of consistency. Aiding Illinois State to three FCS playoff appearances from 2014-16, Clark’s offensive line setup the Redbird’s run to the 2014 FCS title game in Frisco, Texas.

Illinois State’s offensive line saw all five of its players start every game in 2015, as the Redbirds advanced to the FCS quarterfinals for the third time in four seasons. The group, anchored by All-Missouri Valley Football Conference First Team center Mark Spelman, led the way for First-Team All-American and two-time MVFC Offensive Player of the Year Marshaun Coprich, who led the MVFC in rushing yards (1,967), touchdowns (23), yards per game (151.3), all-purpose yards per game (166.4) and scoring (11.2).

Clark’s offensive line also kept two-time MVFC First-Team quarterback Tre Roberson upright and gave him holes to run through. Over his two seasons at Illinois State, Roberson put his name in the record books and ranked No. 1 in school history in career yards per rush (6.14) and passing efficiency (150.3), while ranking fifth in career passing yards (5,446) and touchdowns (48). Roberson also led all quarterbacks in Illinois State history with 22 rushing touchdowns and 1,806 yards rushing.

The Redbird offensive line was a key factor in Illinois State’s historic success in 2014 and helped to set 15 single-season school records. Illinois State finished the season ranked in the top 10 nationally in rushing yards per game with 241.3 and ninth in scoring offense with 38.3 points per game. Anchored by seniors Jermaine Barton (All-MVFC First Team), Rocco Ammons (All-MVFC Second-Team) and Mike Liedtke (All-MVFC Honorable Mention), the line helped open holes for Coprich, who led the FCS with 2,274 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. The group also helped protect MVFC Newcomer of the Year Roberson, who finished the year ranked in the top five nationally in five statistical categories and set numerous school single-season records as the Redbird’s quarterback.

Clark mentored offensive guard Michael Liedtke of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and offensive tackle Jermaine Barton of the Buffalo Bills during his time with the Redbirds, while also working with the Josh Aladenoye, who went on to sign with Dallas Cowboys as a free agent.

Prior to his stay in Normal, Illinois, Clark served as the tight ends and special teams coach at Northern Iowa for three seasons (2010-12). He was a part of the coaching staff that led the Panthers to two MVFC championships and two FCS playoff appearances with a cumulative record of 22-14.

In 2010, Clark oversaw the play of Schuylar Oordt, who earned honorable mention All-MVFC honors after nabbing 24 receptions and three touchdowns. Following the 2010 season, Oordt took part in the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. In Clark’s first year at Northern Iowa, two of his graduating tight ends signed free agent contracts in the NFL. Oordt inked a deal with the St. Louis Rams, while Ryan Mahaffey signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens.

Before coaching at Northern Iowa, Clark served as an offensive graduate assistant coach at Big Ten stalwart the University of Iowa (2007-09). Clark assisted with the offensive line and tight ends, helping Iowa to three-consecutive bowl berths, including a victory over Georgia Tech in the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl and the 2009 Outback Bowl title.

Clark joined the Iowa staff after serving as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Iowa Central Community College for seven seasons (2000-06). During that time Clark helped Iowa Central compile a 56-20 overall record while advancing to a junior college bowl game in six of the seven seasons. Clark also served as an assistant coach at NCAA Division III Simpson College for four seasons (1996-99), after spending time on staff as a student assistant coach in 1995. While on the sidelines at Simpson College, Clark coached the quarterbacks for three seasons after guiding the linebacker corps for two seasons. During his time at Simpson College, the Storm reached the 1997 NCAA Division III semifinal game and posted a five-year combined record of 42-12.

A four-year member of the Simpson College football team as an undergraduate (1991-94), Clark started behind center for three years and was a two-year starter at third base for the Storm’s baseball team. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical education at Simpson College in 1995.

“It was important to me to get back to Iowa and closer to family, commented Clark. “It’s exciting the commitment UD has provided the student-athletes and providing them every opportunity to be successful. Working with Coach Zweifel and being back in the conference I played in also was a factor as I still have a lot of respect for the league. Meeting with Athletic Director Dan Runkle and president Bullock is what sold me on joining the University of Dubuque football staff.

A native of Livermore, Iowa, Clark is a member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and the Iowa High School Football Association. His brother, Derrik, played football at Iowa State and his brother, Dallas, was an All-American tight end at Iowa before putting together an 11-year career in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens.

Dan and his wife, Kristin, have three children, a son Drew (18), a daughter Paetyn (16), and a son Jace (14).

Stan Zweifel
Head Football Coach

BS, UW-River Falls

Office Phone: 563.589.3173
E-mail: SZweifel@dbq.edu
Office Location: 226 Mercer-Birmingham
Fax: 563.589.3425

Biography - Click to Open

Stan Zweifel joined the University of Dubuque in 2008. Under his tenure, the Spartans won the 2011 and 2015 Iowa Conference Championships and qualified for the 2011 and 2015 NCAA Division III Championships, and UD tied for 2nd place in the Iowa Conference in 2012. Twice Zweifel was named Iowa Conference Coach of the Year (2011, 2015) and was a finalist for the Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year in 2011.

Prior to joining the Spartans as head coach, Zweifel was the Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator at Minnesota State University-Mankato where he helped lead the Mavericks to a 9-3 season in 2007, an NSIC-South Division Championship, and a berth in the 2007 NCAA Division II Football Championships. Prior to being a member of the Maverick Coaching Staff, Zweifel was the Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for 16 seasons. During that time, the Warhawks enjoyed unparalleled success. They won six WIAC Conference Championships, played in 12 NCAA Division III playoff games, and those culminated into two NCAA Division III National Championship games in 2005 and 2006.

Zweifel was named the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year twice and was also a finalist for National Assistant Coach of the Year twice. In 2008, Zweifel was inducted into the Wisconsin Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In addition to the success Zweifel has enjoyed as a part of his accomplished coaching staffs, he has also written six books on offensive football and has produced 29 videos on the technical aspects of quarterbacks, wide receivers, and offensive line play.

He has also presented at the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) national clinic and has twice been featured in the AFCA national publications. The AFCA recently made Coach Zweifel the first University of Dubuque Football

Coach to have his technical and drill work published by the AFCA in the AFCA Technical Manual 2009. Zweifel is nationally known for his clinic lectures, as well as being a highly sought camp director across the country.

Coach Zweifel has been married to his wife Diane Heimerl Zweifel for 41 years, she is a dental hygienist. The Zweifels have four children: Saree was a teacher in San Diego, Calif., but now owns her own business “Girls On Target” and also teaches yoga in San Diego. She graduated from the University of Minnesota and was a four-year letterwinner for the Golden Gophers in track and field. Saree and her husband Steve reside in San Diego with their son River. Shannon, a 2008 graduate of UW-River Falls, was a three-time All-American in Track for the Falcons. She is a physical education teacher and girls basketball coach in Mexico City, Mexico. Michael is a 2012 graduate of UD and spent the summer of 2013 playing for the Vienna Vikings team in Europe. He helped the team win the European Football Championship after starting on both sides of the ball as a WR and DB. He owns his own business in Dubuque called “Building Better Athletes,” is a columnist for the Telegraph Herald newspaper in Dubuque, and finished his master’s degree in kinesiology. He married Jennifer (Fischer), who was a four-year letterwinner on the women’s basketball team for the Spartans, in August of 2016. Stan’s youngest son, Mark, graduated in May 2013 from the University of Dubuque where he majored in business. He works for the McKesson Corporation as a medical business analyst and completed his master’s degree in sports management from the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign campus in 2016.

Zweifel graduated from Evansville High School in 1970 where he was a three sport letterwinner. He graduated from UW-River Falls in 1974 as an eight-time letterwinner: four in football and four in baseball. Upon graduation Zweifel became the head football coach at Markesan High School. Stan has been the Head Coach at Markesan High School, New Ulm High School in New Ulm, Minn., Yankton College, and the University of Minnesota-Morris. He has also been the offensive coordinator at Northern Colorado University, Minnesota State University-Mankato, and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Zweifel helped produce 35 All-Americans, 162 All-Conference players, three Iowa Conference MVPs, and16 players have continued on to play professional football.

Coaching Record at the University of Dubuque
Year	Overall	IIAC
2009	5-5	4-4	4th place
2010	4-6	3-5	6th place
2011	9-2	7-1	1st place	*IIAC Coach of the Year
2012	5-5	4-3	2nd place
2013	5-5	4-3	3rd place
2014	4-6	3-4	5th place
2015	8-3	7-0	1st place	*IIAC Coach of the Year
2016	8-2	6-2	2nd place
2017	6-4	4-4	4th place
2018	7-3	6-2	2nd place
TOTAL:	61-41	48-28

Carl C. Coleman
Assistant Football Coach
Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Recruiting Coordinator
MEA, Mary Hardin-Baylor
BS, Mary Hardin-Baylor

Office Phone: 563.589.3727
E-mail: CColeman@dbq.edu
Office Location: 227 Mercer-Birmingham

Biography - Click to Open

Carl C. Coleman is entering his third season on the Spartans staff serving as the Defensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator.

During Coleman’s tenure as defensive coordinator, the Spartan defense has ranked among the conference’s best in total defense, scoring defense, rushing defense and pass efficiency defense. In the past two seasons, the Spartans have had 10 All-IIAC selections. Last season, the Spartans finished the Iowa Conference play leading the league pass efficiency defense with a league high 19 interceptions. The last two seasons, the Spartan defense finished in the Top-2 in total defense and pass defense. Coleman coached two All-Iowa Conference defensive backs who helped lead the IIAC in turnover margin at +18 and finished the season ranked 5th in the nation in turnover margin. The Spartan defense was also 10th in the nation in defensive touchdowns scored.

In 2015, the Spartans utilized a stout defense led by Coleman to their first Iowa Conference title since 2011. With six All-IIAC selections, including Defensive MVP Blaine Snitker, Coleman’s defense led the IIAC during league play in scoring (15.4 ppg), total yards allowed (314.7 ypg), and six other major categories by a wide margin. UD held 5 out of 7 IIAC opponents under 16 points, including 13 points by then No. 6 ranked Wartburg in a Homecoming rout and seven points by Loras in the Key City Clash, both Top-3 scoring offenses in league. Forcing a league-high 18 turnovers, the Spartans also led the IIAC in turnover margin at +13. Coleman, a former defensive back, led a secondary that tied the league-high with 12 interceptions.

He earned a Masters of Educational Administration and a Bachelor of Professional Studies as a player and coach at traditional Division III powerhouse, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, in Belton, Texas from 2004-2012. In 2014, Coleman served as the assistant football coach with linebackers at La Vega High School in Bellmead, Texas. Prior to La Vega, he was the assistant football coach with defensive backs and recruiting coordinator for Central College in Pella, Iowa from 2012-2014. Central boasted the number one total defense, passing efficiency defense, and scoring defense in the Iowa Conference (IIAC) in 2013. Nationally, the Dutch ranked 14th, 13th, and 10th, respectively.

Coleman is a member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), NCAA Future Football Coaches Academy Class of 2009, and Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA). He attended University High School in Waco, Tex. and played for his dad, LeRoy Coleman.

Miles Hookstead
Assistant Football Coach/Wide Receivers
BS, University of Dubuque

Office Phone: 563.589.3209
E-mail: MHookstead@dbq.edu
Office Location: 228 Mercer-Birmingham

Biography - Click to Open

Miles Hookstead is entering his fifth season on the Spartans staff and second with the running backs. He coached the wide receivers in 2014 and 2015 after spending the 2013 season with the offensive linemen.

In the past two seasons, including the 2015 IIAC title team, Hookstead coached two outstanding All-IIAC receivers. Tyler Rutenbeck, named First Team as a senior in 2014, finished his career Top-5 in career receptions (163), touchdowns (42, tied school record), yards per catch (16.7), and receiving yards (2,715). Rutenbeck participated in training camps with the Indianapolis Colts at the end of his UD career. Chris Bagley, a 2015 graduate, was a three-time All-IIAC selection and also ended his career among the top in UD history in receiving touchdowns (4th - 24), receptions (6th - 153) and reception yards (7th - 2,100).

A University of Dubuque graduate, Hookstead was a two-sport athlete participating in football and basketball. He was a four-year starter on the football team at tight end from 2009-2012. He was a key member of the 2011 team that won the Iowa Conference Championship and earned a berth in the Division III Playoffs. In 2012, he was named First Team All-Iowa Conference and Third Team BSN All-American. He was also chosen Second Team All-Iowa Conference and Third Team D3football.com All-Region in 2011. Hookstead was a two-year starter on the basketball team at center and played from 2009-2013. The 2013 team won the Iowa Conference Tournament Championship to earn a place in the NCAA Division III National Tournament.

A standout on the field and in the classroom, Hookstead earned Academic All-Iowa Conference six times (3-football, 3-basketball) while also being inducted to the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society. He was also chosen First Team Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District in 2011 and 2012, First Team Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2011, and Second Team Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2012.

Hookstead earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Dubuque in the spring of 2013 where he majored in Health, Wellness, & Recreation with minors in Business and Coaching.

A native of Whitewater, Wis., Hookstead was a 12-time letter winner (four in football, four in basketball, and four in baseball) at Whitewater High School.

He resides in Dubuque with his wife Kelsey.

Rob Huberty
Assistant Football Coach/Linebackers
BS, University of Minnesota-Duluth

Office Phone: 563.589.3781
E-mail: RHuberty@dbq.edu
Office Location: 227 Mercer-Birmingham

Conor Feckley
Graduate Assistant - Football/Offensive Assistant
BS, University of Dubuque

Office Phone: 563.589.3747
E-mail: CFeckley@dbq.edu
Office Location: 228 Mercer-Birmingham

Bridgette Brandt
Graduate Assistant - Football/Operations
BA, University of Dubuque

Office Phone: 563.589.3747
E-mail: BBrandt@dbq.edu
Office Location: 223 Mercer-Birmingham

Biography - Click to Open

Bridgette Brandt is entering her second season with the Spartan Football Program. After serving as a recruiting intern in 2016, she was hired as the Football Operations and Recruiting Graduate Assistant in the spring of 2017.

A 2016 graduate of the University of Dubuque, Brandt earned her undergraduate degree in Sports Marketing and Management. She will be in charge of all game day football operations, travel, and recruiting visits for the Spartans.

A native of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, she graduated from Lake Country Lutheran High School in 2013 where she earned eight varsity letters.

Brandt currently resides in Dubuque, Iowa.

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