2000 Ferris State University Football Quick Facts
GENERAL
- City/Zip: Big Rapids, Michigan 49307
- Founded: 1884
- Enrollment: 9,847
- Nickname: Bulldogs
- School Colors: Crimson and Gold
- Stadium: Top Taggart Field
- Capacity/Year Built: 9,100/1957
- Surface: Artificial Turf (AstroTurf 12)
- National Affiliation: NCAA Division II
- Conference: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC)
- President: Dr. William A. Sederburg (Minn.-Mankato '69)
- Athletics Director: Tom Kirinovic (Ferris State '77)
- Athletics Department Phone/FAX: (231) 591-2860/591-2869
- Athletics Eligibility Certification: Carma Burcham
- Faculty Representative: Mark Kosciuszko
HISTORY
- First Year of Football: 1900
- All-time playoff record: 5-5
- Years in post-season play: 5
- Last post-season appearance: 1996
- Result: Lost, 23-21 to Clarion (Pa.) in NCAA II Quarterfinals
- All-time record: 313-358-40
SPORTS INFORMATION
Sports Information Director/Football SID: Joe Gorby
- Office/Home: (231) 591-2336/796-2732
- E-Mail: gorbyj@ferris.edu
- FAX: (231) 591-3775
- Press Box Phone: (231) 591-2217/5994
- Mailing Address: 330 Oak Street, West 025, Big Rapids, MI. 49307-2031
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Jeff Pierce (Ferris State '79)
- Year Entering/Record (FSU/Career): 6th/37-19-0 (37-19-0)
- Office Phone: (231) 591-2864
- E-Mail: piercej@ferris.edu
- Best Time/Day to Reach Coach: 9-11 a.m.(ET)/Mon.-Thur.
Assistant Coaches
- Duane Wilson (Western Michigan 83), Assistant Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers)
- Lyle Eidsness (Augustana 63), Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks
- Jay Sawvel (Mount Union 93), Defensive Backs, Special Teams
- Ken Conlin (South Dakota 97), Offensive Line
- Brian Borkowski (Alma 97), Defensive Line
- Matt McCarthy (Ferris State 99), Wide Receivers
- Rick Williams (Michigan State 77), Kickers & Punters
- Dave Cox (Ferris State 93), Tight Ends
- Student Assistant Coaches: Todd Budden, Neal Mozdzierz, Ryan Persails, Jake Siskosky, Kelly Snell
Head Athletic Trainer: Dave Lucey, A.T.C.
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Tim Glover, A.T.C.
Equipment Managers: Ben Mumah, John Whitford
TEAM INFORMATION
- 1999 Overall Record: 7-3
- 1999 GLIAC Record/Finish: 7-2/1stTie
- Final Ranking: 24th, Don Hansens National Football Gazette
- Basic Offensive System: Pro-I
- Basic Defensive System: 4-3
- Letterwinners Returning: 32 (Offense-13, Defense-18, Specialty-1)
- Letterwinners Lost: 19 (Offense-12, Defense-6, Specialty-1)
- Offensive Starters Returning/Lost: 3/8
- Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3
Starters Lost:
- Matt McCarthy (QB/5-11/189/Sr.)
- Mo Harris (TB/5-8/171/Sr.)
- J.L. Holdsworth (FB/6-0/229/Jr.)
- Neal Mozdzierz (FL/5-11/172/Sr.)
- Jonathon Griffin (LT/6-3/328/Sr.)
- Dennis Strey (RT/6-8/323/Sr.)
- Todd Budden (RG/6-4/314/Sr.)
- Kevin Pettigrew (LG/6-3/314/Sr.)
- Jeff Puffer (DE/6-3/265/Sr.)
- Steve Dillon (MLB/6-1/228/Sr.)
- Jaimare Robinson (FS/6-0/197/Sr.)
Returning Offensive Starters:
- Clarence Coleman (SE/5-11/184/Jr.)
- Josh Heppner (TE/6-2/246/Sr.)
- Jason Losinski (C/6-2/276/Sr.)
Returning Defensive Starters:
- Ryan Morris (DT/6-3/260/Sr.)
- William Foster (DT/6-2/259/Jr.)
- Dave Zuiderveen (DE/6-5/241/Sr.)
- Charlie Pierson (OLB/6-0/216/Jr.)
- Rob Ridling (OLB/6-2/209/Sr.)
- Ryan Hodges (CB/5-9/189/Jr.)
- Devin Hutchings (CB/6-0/183/Jr.)
- J.J. Moreland (SS/6-2/208/Jr.)
2000 Captains: TBA
All-Star Candidates:
- Clarence Coleman 1999 All-GLIAC First Team, 1999 Football Gazette Honorable Mention, 1999 Daktronics NE Region Second Team, 1999 USA Football Sophomore First Team, 1999 FSU Coaches Award, 1998 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention, 1998 FSU Outstanding Offensive Rookie
- Jason Losinski 1999 All-GLIAC Second Team
- Dave Zuiderveen 1999 All-GLIAC Second Team, 1999 FSU Most Improved Defensive Player
- Alvin Grier 1999 All-GLIAC Second Team, 1999 USA Football Sophomore Honorable Mention
- Ryan Morris 1999 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention, 1999 FSU Most Valuable Defensive Lineman
- Charlie Pierson 1999 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention, 1999 FSU Outstanding Defensive Rookie
- Rob Ridling 1999 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention; 1999 FSU Most Valuable Defensive Skill Player
- Michael Collins 1999 FSU Outstanding Offensive Rookie
