Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Season Recap: By The Numbers

The Pioneers wrapped up their season with a 52 - 14 victory over Lawrence University.  The convincing win was a great way to send out our seniors, while at the same time a great springboard to the recruiting season and into next fall.  Now that the season is over, let's take a look at some of the more significant numbers from this past season.

52 - The 52 point outburst against Lawrence was the first 50 point game since 2001 (55 against Carroll University)
Fisher demonstrating fine punting form
39.8 - Yards per punt for Graham Fisher, #24 in the country and a new school record

38 - Points, the largest margin of victory since a 42 - 0 victory over Lawrence in 2009
Daniel Ryerson with his first collegiate carry
14 - Yards rushing in a single game by DEFENSIVE players, obviously not an official stat, but in the victory over Lawrence David Ternes had 1 carry for 7 yards, Daniel Ryerson had 1 for 4 yards, and Rich Renteria had 1 for 3

Ternes looking as tough as ever
14 - Tackles per game for David Ternes, #2 in the country and #4 in school history

11 - Touchbacks on kickoffs for Graham Fisher, a new school record

Renteria scoops this Macalester fumble and returns it for a score
5 - Recovered fumbles by Rich Renteria, #1 in the country and tied for the school record (with Todd McGuire '95)

4.5 - Sacks in one game by David Ternes, #1 in the country and a new school record

Meixler catching yet another long touchdown pass
4 - Touchdown receptions in one game for Jake Meixler, tied for #3 in the country and tied for the school record (with David Snider '98 and Robert Seer '12)

4 - Forced fumbles by Jacob Beecher and David Ternes, tied for a new school record

Bernholtz displaying solid ball security
3 - Fumbles lost on offense, #8 in the country

One of two blocked punts on the day for Morrissette
2 - Blocked punts in a single game by Barrett Morrissette, a school record for a single game and tied for #2 in a season

2 - First-team All-Conference selections, David Ternes and Graham Fisher

McGriff taps the toes for a Red Zone touchdown against Beloit
.871 - Red Zone scoring percentage by the offense, #25 in the country