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14:1 14:1 ◦ Faculty to student ratioFaculty to student ratio◦ 95%95% of faculty hold terminal degrees of faculty hold terminal degrees◦ Every class taught by a professor; no TAsEvery class taught by a professor; no TAs

98% 98% ◦ Of graduates are employed or in grad school within Of graduates are employed or in grad school within 6 months6 months

◦Alums: billionaire Dwight Opperman and McDonald’s CEO Fred Alums: billionaire Dwight Opperman and McDonald’s CEO Fred TurnerTurner

99% 99% ◦ Receive significant financial aidReceive significant financial aid◦ Average of Average of $18,860$18,860 per student per student

80% 80% ◦ Of students complete an internship during their Of students complete an internship during their careercareer

◦ Des Moines is 3Des Moines is 3ndnd biggest insurance hub in America biggest insurance hub in America

Sophomore DE Kolby KnuthSophomore DE Kolby Knuth

Business Business

4.0 GPA4.0 GPA

• One of Kaplan’s “Best Value Colleges” in 2010

• Forbes ranks Drake as “America’s Best Colleges” for 2010

• Ranked “Best Value” for quality and affordability by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

• Top 5 Master’s University in America as evaluated by 460 peer institutions

• Top 10 comprehensive Midwestern University by US News & World Report

• Mock Trial team defeated Harvard, Princeton, and Yale for 2008 Championship

Michael LahartMichael Lahart

Senior DBSenior DB

PharmacyPharmacy

3.81 GPA3.81 GPA

Joey OrlandoJoey Orlando

Junior WRJunior WR

BusinessBusiness

3.27 GPA3.27 GPA

AA C A D E M I C S ● C A D E M I C S ● B B E E OO U R U R BB E S T ● E S T ● F F A M I L Y ● A M I L Y ● F F U N ● U N ● II M P A C T M P A C T MM E N E N

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◦ One of only 19 FCS Programs with 500+ winsOne of only 19 FCS Programs with 500+ wins◦ 5 Pioneer Football League Championships 5 Pioneer Football League Championships ◦ 10 consecutive winning seasons10 consecutive winning seasons◦ 85 Professional players85 Professional players◦ Johnny Bright; Heisman Finalist and Hall of FamerJohnny Bright; Heisman Finalist and Hall of Famer◦ First Iowa school to go to (and win) a bowl gameFirst Iowa school to go to (and win) a bowl game◦ 86-17-1 in Drake Stadium since joining the PFL86-17-1 in Drake Stadium since joining the PFL

Drake TraditionDrake Tradition





Drake Football StaffDrake Football Staff

In Chris Creighton’s 14 Seasons as a Head Coach:In Chris Creighton’s 14 Seasons as a Head Coach:◦ 125-37125-37 overall record (88% win percentage) overall record (88% win percentage)◦ 7 Conference Championships (’97, ’00, ‘02, ‘05, ‘06, ’07, ‘11)7 Conference Championships (’97, ’00, ‘02, ‘05, ‘06, ’07, ‘11)◦ 5 Playoff Appearances (’97, ’00, ‘02, ‘05, ‘07)5 Playoff Appearances (’97, ’00, ‘02, ‘05, ‘07)◦ 12 Conference Player of the Year winners; 5x Conference Coach of the Year12 Conference Player of the Year winners; 5x Conference Coach of the Year◦ 100 1100 1stst Team All-Conference Players Team All-Conference Players ◦ 28 All-American Selections 28 All-American Selections ◦ Career Passing, Rushing, Receiving, Scoring, Sack, and Tackling records broken.Career Passing, Rushing, Receiving, Scoring, Sack, and Tackling records broken.


A team of A team of Bulldogs do Bulldogs do a Obstacle a Obstacle Course by Course by hosted by hosted by the U.S. the U.S. Marines Marines Corp.Corp.

The The Bulldogs Bulldogs enjoy some enjoy some beach time beach time before before taking on taking on the the Dolphins of Dolphins of JacksonvilleJacksonville..

Players and fans celebrate a win to Players and fans celebrate a win to open the season in a night game at open the season in a night game at Drake Stadium.Drake Stadium.

• Fall Obstacle CourseFall Obstacle Course

• Iowa State FairIowa State Fair

• Spring Bowling Tournament (Players v. Coaches)Spring Bowling Tournament (Players v. Coaches)

• Travel from coast to coast against Travel from coast to coast against greatgreat competition competition

• Drake Football Night @ Iowa Cubs baseball gameDrake Football Night @ Iowa Cubs baseball game

• May BBQ & Softball TournamentMay BBQ & Softball Tournament

• Paintball and Broomball competitions in the WinterPaintball and Broomball competitions in the Winter

• Tug of War at halftime of basketball gameTug of War at halftime of basketball game

• Times Square in New York City Times Square in New York City

• Practice at the Colts’ Facility Practice at the Colts’ Facility




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Youth DayYouth Day

Area Youngsters Participate in Annual Football ClinicArea Youngsters Participate in Annual Football ClinicThis spring, the Bulldog players and coaches conducted a free clinic for area elementary and junior This spring, the Bulldog players and coaches conducted a free clinic for area elementary and junior high school youth. The participants got to wear the actual jerseys and helmets of the Drake players high school youth. The participants got to wear the actual jerseys and helmets of the Drake players while they learned to catch, throw, kick, and run through drills with the Bulldogs serving as while they learned to catch, throw, kick, and run through drills with the Bulldogs serving as instructors and "defenders." instructors and "defenders."


Community ServiceCommunity ServiceSenior wide Senior wide receiver Andrew receiver Andrew Blackmon spends Blackmon spends time with a time with a student at a local student at a local elementary school. elementary school. The Bulldogs The Bulldogs spend every Friday spend every Friday in the fall reading in the fall reading in Des Moines in Des Moines Public Schools.Public Schools.

Drake Football players prepare “Meals Drake Football players prepare “Meals from the Heartland”. Over 5 million from the Heartland”. Over 5 million meals were shipped from Iowa to meals were shipped from Iowa to Africa this fall.Africa this fall.

Drake players Drake players visiting Orkeeswa visiting Orkeeswa Secondary School Secondary School in Tanzania.in Tanzania.



• Charter member of the Charter member of the 18-year old Pioneer 18-year old Pioneer Football LeagueFootball League

• League Champions:League Champions: 1995, 1998, 2000, 20041995, 1998, 2000, 2004

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• 10 teams in 8 states 10 teams in 8 states from coast to coastfrom coast to coast

• Yearly trip to San Diego Yearly trip to San Diego or Jacksonville or Jacksonville

• Top players sign NFL contracts Top players sign NFL contracts

• Drake Alum Billy Cundiff currently plays for the RavensDrake Alum Billy Cundiff currently plays for the Ravens

○ Built in 1925, Drake Stadium underwent a $15 million renovation in 2006Built in 1925, Drake Stadium underwent a $15 million renovation in 2006○ 15,000 seats; hosted ’08 NCAA and ’09 AAU National Track & Field Championships15,000 seats; hosted ’08 NCAA and ’09 AAU National Track & Field Championships○ Field Turf playing surface for all weather conditionsField Turf playing surface for all weather conditions

○ 5,700 square foot weight room, renovated 20035,700 square foot weight room, renovated 2003○ 41 yard Astroturf lane for agility training41 yard Astroturf lane for agility training○ 11 custom Drake platforms11 custom Drake platforms



• 1st in PFL in Rushing Defense in 20111st in PFL in Rushing Defense in 2011

• 22ndnd in PFL in Total Defense in 2011 in PFL in Total Defense in 2011

•11stst in PFL in Interceptions in PFL in Interceptions

•22ndnd in PFL in Redzone Defense and Rushing Defense in PFL in Redzone Defense and Rushing Defense

• 44thth Nationally in Rushing Yards Allowed (77.1 YPG) Nationally in Rushing Yards Allowed (77.1 YPG)

• 55thth Nationally in Sacks (39 in 11 games) Nationally in Sacks (39 in 11 games)

• 1818thth Nationally in Tackles for Loss (85 in 11 games) Nationally in Tackles for Loss (85 in 11 games)

• 7 Shutouts in last five seasons7 Shutouts in last five seasons

• All Conference Players:• Travis Merritt• Jeff Grovak• Brandon Coleman• Michael Lahart• John Sawhill• Dave Witkiewicz





• Multiple formation offenseMultiple formation offense•Avg. just under 400 yds./gameAvg. just under 400 yds./game

• 50/50 Run to Pass Ratio50/50 Run to Pass Ratio• Rushed for over 1,000 yds. and passed for 3 yds. shy of 3,000Rushed for over 1,000 yds. and passed for 3 yds. shy of 3,000• 2011 All Conference Players- Mike Piatkowski, Evan Lawerence, Nathan Paddock, Stephen 2011 All Conference Players- Mike Piatkowski, Evan Lawerence, Nathan Paddock, Stephen

Flynn, Kevin Marshall, Pat Cashmore, Drew Blackmon, Dan Clinton and Chris WilsonFlynn, Kevin Marshall, Pat Cashmore, Drew Blackmon, Dan Clinton and Chris Wilson• Top Ten Nationally in Total Offense and Passing OffenseTop Ten Nationally in Total Offense and Passing Offense• 2011 Graduating starters: 4 O-Line, WR, RB, TE, J-Back2011 Graduating starters: 4 O-Line, WR, RB, TE, J-Back• 5 Conference Players of the Year5 Conference Players of the Year

○ 11stst in the PFL in Punt Average in the PFL in Punt Average

○ Lead all Kickers in ScoringLead all Kickers in Scoring

○ 11 Blocked Punts over the last four years11 Blocked Punts over the last four years

○ 31 Blocked kicks over the last four years31 Blocked kicks over the last four years

○ 8 All-Conference Kickers in the last 14 years8 All-Conference Kickers in the last 14 years

○ Billy Janssen- All Conference PlayerBilly Janssen- All Conference Player



• Brett ParkBrett Park DLDL WestminsterWestminster ’14 ’14• Braxton AngleBraxton Angle RBRB MICDSMICDS ’15 ’15• Mike McClanathanMike McClanathan OLOL MICDSMICDS ’15 ’15

Brett Park DLBrett Park DL

• John SawhillJohn Sawhill DLDL Jefferson Jefferson ’12 ’12• Tyler MooreheadTyler Moorehead LBLB Newman CatholicNewman Catholic ’12’12• Avery FuhsAvery Fuhs OLOL CharitonChariton ’12’12• Dustin DavisDustin Davis CBCB C.B. LincolnC.B. Lincoln ’13’13• Naser HannoonNaser Hannoon DLDL ValleyValley ’13’13• Derek TempleDerek Temple CBCB JohnstonJohnston ’14’14• Alec ReckerAlec Recker RBRB JohnstonJohnston ’14’14• Travis MerrittTravis Merritt LBLB JohnstonJohnston ’14’14• Spencer LeeSpencer Lee KK JohnstonJohnston ’15’15• Johnny GettingJohnny Getting DBDB WaukeeWaukee ’15’15• Shamus ShelleyShamus Shelley DLDL Southeast PolkSoutheast Polk ’15’15• Aaron JohnsonAaron Johnson OLOL Iowa CityIowa City ’15’15

Tyler Moorehead LBTyler Moorehead LB


• Joey OrlandoJoey Orlando WR WR Maine South Maine South ’13 ’13

• Dan HohensteinDan Hohenstein TE Wheaton-Warrenville South ’14 TE Wheaton-Warrenville South ’14 • Mike Kremske WR Woodstock ’14Mike Kremske WR Woodstock ’14• Brent SheltonBrent Shelton DB DB Plainfield North Plainfield North ’14 ’14• Sean ConertySean Conerty LB St. Viator LB St. Viator ’14 ’14• Bob Quilico Bob Quilico DB Schaumburg DB Schaumburg ’15 ’15• Drew OrmsethDrew Ormseth DB Crystal Lake South DB Crystal Lake South ’15 ’15• Stephen CovaltStephen Covalt QB QB Prairie Ridge ’15 Prairie Ridge ’15• John HuguninJohn Hugunin LB LB Oswego ’15 Oswego ’15• Colton RodgersColton Rodgers DL Wauconda ’15 DL Wauconda ’15• AJ Erb OL HuntleyAJ Erb OL Huntley ’15’15

Joey Orlando WRJoey Orlando WR


• Jacob Schmudlach RB Illini WestJacob Schmudlach RB Illini West ’14 ’14

• Gary Scott RB Maroa-Forsyth ’15Gary Scott RB Maroa-Forsyth ’15

• Vince IsraelVince Israel OL Glenwood ’13 OL Glenwood ’13

• Zach BoschZach Bosch OL OL Tuscola Community Tuscola Community ’13 ’13

• Tim WoldTim Wold OL OL LaSalle-Peru Township ’14 LaSalle-Peru Township ’14

Jacob Schmudlach RBJacob Schmudlach RB


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