UD vs. Coe Senior Day Game Notes
Nov 7, 2014
Game Info
vs Coe College Kohawks
Chalmers Field– 1:00 PM
Dubuque, Iowa
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DUBUQUE, Iowa – Which Coe team will show up to face the Spartans on Senior Day? The roller coaster Kohawks (4-4, 3-2 IIAC) have alternated wins and losses since week one and are on schedule for a loss this weekend. Close games certainly aren't Coe’s forte after averaging a 19.6 point margin of defeat/victory through eight total games. They will face a Spartan team that’s had a number of close calls this season in the form of UW-Platteville (L 21-26), Pacific (Ore.) (W 16-10), and Buena Vista (L 39-44).
The Spartans feature a rejuvenated offense that’s averaged 493.5 yards a game and 36.5 points its last two games after their biggest loss of the year to No. 5 Wartburg. The key cog to the Spartan offensive is #12 QB Zach Fry who currently sits second in IIAC play with 259.2 ypg and 13 TDs. #14 WR Tyler Rutenbeck has benefitted from his rapidly improving QB and needs just two more receiving TDs to set the all-time UD record.
Coe is anchored by #11 junior QB Josh Rekers, who has been a steady force, win or lose, that sports a 203.4 ypg and 7 TD statline in IIAC play. He’ll toss to leading receiver #4 Trevor Heitland, owner of 247 yds and 2 TDs caught in five IIAC games. The offense will look to keep the momentum after scoring 21 points each in both games coming off wins, excluding the Wartburg loss.
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
Record: (3-5, 2-3 IIAC)
Head Coach: Stan Zweifel (6th year, 31-28, .525)
Rankings: nr/nr (D3football.com/AFCA)
Common opponents
L at Luther, 14-28
W vs Simpson, 44-10
L at Wartburg, 9-42
W at Loras, 34-7
COE
Record: (4-4, 3-2 IIAC)
Head Coach: Steve Staker (7th year, 50-22, .694)
Rankings: nr/nr (D3football.com/AFCA)
Common opponents
W at Luther, 35-14
W at Simpson, 35-21
L vs Wartburg, 0-43
W vs Loras, 36-10
Summary
|
STAT |
COE |
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE |
|
Home Record |
1-3 |
2-2 |
|
Road Record |
3-1 |
1-3 |
|
Avg. Points |
28.2 |
23.1 |
|
Avg. Points Allowed |
28.4 |
23.9 |
|
Pass O ypg (IIAC rank) |
274.4 (3) |
245.4 (5) |
|
Pass D |
207.4 (4) |
205.4 (3) |
|
Rush O |
114.1 (7) |
133.2 (6) |
|
Rush D |
170.4 (6) |
201.5 (7) |
Last game
Coe | W at Luther, 35-14
-After allowing 2 TDs on Luther’s 1st 2 drives the Coe defense buckled down
-The Kohawks erased a 14-7 1st Q deficit with 28 unanswered points in the form of 2 rush TDs and 2 pass TDs
-Forced Luther’s 1st two INTs of the year and a fumble
-#11 QB Rekers went 21-30, 271 yds, 2 TDs
-Coe averaged 6.4 yards per play
University of Dubuque | W at Loras, 34-7
-Raced out to 14-0 lead thanks to pair of TD passes by #12 QB Fry
-It was all UD after surrendering rushing TD early in the 2nd Q
-Scored game’s last 20 points thanks to #31 K Prull and a pair of rush TDs
-Posted 17 points off 3 Duhawk TOs, forced 5 total
-Outgained Loras: 527-395
-#12 QB Fry went 30-43, 356 yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT
-#14 WR Rutenbeck caught 14 rec for 175 yds
Statitude Adjustment
|
Season Stat Leaders |
COE |
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE |
|
Passing |
#11 QB Rekers |
#12 QB Fry |
|
Rushing |
#21 RB Lahr |
#5 RB Arvanitakis |
|
Receiving |
#4 WR Heitland |
#14 WR Rutenbeck |
|
Defense |
#51 LB Berendes |
#27 LB Stauner |
|
Kicking |
#96 K Abbas |
#31 K Prull |
Last Meeting
FINAL SCORE: 38-14, University of Dubuque
UD QB Bradshaw: 17-26, 311 yds, 5 TDs
UD WR Rutenbeck: 4 rec, 165 yds, 3 TDs
UD WR Bagley: 4 rec, 76 yds, 2 TDs
-Spartans pulled the upset at No. 21 Coe after sprinting out to a 28-7 halftime lead thanks to 2 TD receptions each from WR Bagley and WR Rutenbeck, all from QB Bradshaw
-Rutenbeck added one more rec TD and K Prull tacked on FG to conclude UD scoring
-UD held Coe to 11 1st Downs and 244 punting yards
-Total Yardage: UD 520 – Coe 211
-Possession time: UD 39:15 – Coe 20:45
History Books
Series record: Coe, 17-5-1
|
Last 5 |
Score |
|
2013 |
UD 38-14 |
|
2012 |
Coe 41-38 |
|
2011 |
UD 49-42 |
|
2010 |
Coe 24-22 |
|
2009 |
Coe 37-7 |
-23rd meeting between the two dating back to 1919
-Series has been played every year from 1998-present
-Coe owns longest win streak at 11 spanning 1921-2003
-UD started out 1-11-1 but 4-6 since 2004
-Average margin of defeat last five years: 13.2 points
Knockout Punch
-In all 8 Coe games, the eventual winner has had a streak of at least 21 unanswered points
|
Opponent |
Situation |
Streak |
Coe Result |
|
at No. 12 Wheaton (Ill.) |
0-0 |
Wheaton (Ill.) 31 points |
L, 36-28 |
|
at Cornell |
Coe 22-14 |
Coe 28 pts |
W, 50-21 |
|
vs UW-Stevens Point |
Coe 21-14 |
UW-Stevens Point 23 pts |
L, 37-21 |
|
vs Loras |
Loras 10-0 |
Coe 36 pts |
W, 36-10 |
|
vs Wartburg |
0-0 |
Wartburg 43 pts |
L, 0-43 |
|
at Simpson |
Tied 14-14 |
Coe 21 pts |
W, 35-21 |
|
vs Central |
Central 24-21 |
Central 21 pts |
L, 21-45 |
|
at Luther |
Luther 14-7 |
Coe 28 pts |
W, 35-14 |
Can’t Touch This
-Both UD and Coe struggle to bring down the opposition’s signal-caller as they rank last in the IIAC with 9 sacks each over the course of the season
-On the flip side, UD ranks third in the IIAC in fewest sacks allowed at 8 while Coe has given up a league-high 23
3-4 offense
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-Coe: converted the most 3rd downs during the season (52) despite converting at 5th-best clip (41.6%)
-UD: surrendered the most (63) at worst clip in League (49.6%)
-UD also carries +3 turnover margin during IIAC play (11:8)
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-Coe: 2nd best 4th down conversion rate (52.6%)
-UD: Allowed 28.6% conversion rate on 4th down (1st in League)
-Coe leads IIAC with +4 TO margin during Conference play (10:6)
Penalty Box
-Only Loras is penalized more in IIAC play than UD and Coe
UD: 41 pen - 409 yds, 81.8 yd avg
Coe: 23 pen - 188 yds, 37.6 yd avg
Keep On Prull-in
-UD senior #31 K Curtis Prull is perfect on field goals, 7-for-7, on the year
-Connected from 22, 33, 22, 37, 34, 22, and 31 yds with three of those coming against Pacific (Ore.)
-2nd in UD history in both FG made (13) and XP made (65)
-His streak of 55 XP made was snapped in the 4th Q against Simpson (October 11)
Pocket Presents
-Both QB’s deliver their gifts via the air after ranking 7th and 8th among qualified QBs in rushing yds
-Despite their leggy disposition they can deliver on the ground when called upon:
|
Stat (IIAC play) |
#12 Fry |
#11 Rekers |
|
Total Rush Yds |
-11 |
-7 |
|
Rush TDs |
1 |
3 |
Zoning Issue
-Kohawks are last in the IIAC in red zone defense during Conference play
-Currently allowing 13-of-15 (86.7%)
-Opponents Converted: 7 rush TD , 4 pass TD, 2 FG
-Opponents Missed: 1 missed FG (35 yds), 1 penalty
And the Oscar goes to …
-IIAC Defensive Player of the Week #23 CB Oscar White from UD
-Two-time IIAC Offensive Player of the Week Coe #11 QB Josh Rekers
-IIAC Special Teams Player of the Week Coe #19 P Zach Doermann
-Mr. White won for his performance in the Spartans win over Pacific (Ore.) in week 3
-Resume: 2 INTs, 1 PB, and 8 TKLs (4 solo)
-Defining moment: One-handed pick in the end zone during final minute to stop possible GW Pacific drive
-Mr. Rekers won for his roles in the Kohawks defeat against unbeaten No. 12 Wheaton (Ill.), 28-36, in week 1 and win over Luther, 35-14, in week 8
-Resume:
Wheaton | 31-45, 317 yds, 3 TDs
Luther | 21-30, 271 yds, 2 TDs, 1 rush TD
-Defining moments:
Wheaton | Set career-highs in completions, yds, and TDs as he rallied the Kohawks back from a 31-0 halftime deficit
Luther | Led offense to 28 unanswered points at Luther after early 14-7 deficit in the 1st Q
-Mr. Doermann won for his performance against Cornell in 50-21 victory on the road.
-Resume: 5 punts, 39.2 avg, Long – 48 yds, 1 inside 20
-Defining Moment: Kept Rams at bay after forcing an average field position at Cornell’s own 26 as a result of his 5 punts
Legion of UDoom
-The UDefense is spearheaded by 4 of the top 10 tacklers during IIAC play (5 games) and a pair of top-2 DBs as well:
#27 LB Trevor Stauner – 2nd with 65 TKLs
#48 LB Blaine Snitker – 9th with 45 TKLs
#8 S Vincent Whipple – 10th with 44 TKLs
#23 LB Everett Schwer 10th with 44 TKLs
Passes Defended
#25 DB Oscar White – 1st with 9 BU
#21 DB Dylan Ramsey – 2nd with 7 BU and 1 INT
Ball-Hawks
-The Kohawks boast their own stat-stuffers in IIAC play on the defensive side of the ball:
#51 LB Mitchell Berendes - 1st in FF – 2 |2nd in TKLs – 54
#55 DL Matt Schmitz - 1st in TFL – 6.5 | 5th in Sacks – 2.5
#7 DB Dylan Stepleton - 2nd in INT – 3 | 3rd in PD - 7
On the Brink
-#14 WR Tyler Rutenbeck still sits 2 TDs away from career receiving TD record after his 14 catch, 175 yd performance last weekend vs. Loras
-3rd in career receiving TDs with 41 | 1 away from record held by Plummer ’99 and Zweifel ‘11
-4th in career scoring at 248 pts | 34 pts away from record held by QB Jermar Jackson ‘07
-4th in career receiving yards at 2,645
-5th in career receptions with 157
