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The BGSU defense will return 10 starters in 2012.
End of Football Season Release
December 05, 2011 | Football
Bowling Green Falcons (5-7, 3-5 MAC)
End of Season Release
Falcons At A Glance
2011 Overall Record: 5-7
2011 MAC Record: 3-5
Letterwinners Returning for 2012: 45
Letterwinners Lost: 14
Starters Returning for 2012: 21
Starters Lost: 4
End of Season Release (33 pages)
Falcon Quick Hits
• The Bowling Green State University football completed its 93rd season of football and has an all-time record of 497-346-51 (.585).
• Bowling Green finished the 2011 season at 5-7 overall, a three game improvement from the 2-10 Falcons in 2010.
• Head coach Dave Clawson finished his third season at the helm of the football team and has an all-time record of 72-72 and is 14-23 at BGSU.
• The Falcons graduate just four senior starters (Ben Bojicic, Eugene Cooper, Kamar Jorden and Kevin Moore).
• BGSU will return 21 starters, including eight on offense, 10 on defense and three on special teams.
• Chris Jones led the MAC in sacks with 8.5.
• Linebacker Dwayne Woods was sixth in the conference with 111 tackles.
• Jones (14.0) and Woods (14.0) combined for 28 tackles for loss, the second-most among a duo in the conference.
• Anthon Samuel finished third in the country in rushing yards/game among freshmen at 93.8 and was named MAC Freshman of the Year.
• Matt Schilz finished fourth in the conference with 3,024 passing yards and was tied for the MAC lead with 28 passing touchdowns.
• Punter Brian Schmiedebusch was a semi-finalist for the Ray Guy Award.
• BooBoo Gates was fourth in the MAC with a 25.8 yard kickoff return average.
• Chris Jones, Kamar Jorden, Brian Schmiedebusch and Dwayne Woods were named All-MAC first-team, while BooBoo Gates (kick returner) was named second team and Ben Bojicic was named third team.
• BGSU boasted one of the youngest teams in football with 54 players who were freshmen or redshirt freshmen and another 27 players who were sophomores or redshirt sophomores when 2011 began.
• Sticking with the youth, on the two-deep alone, the Falcons featured 11 seniors, eight juniors, 15 sophomores and 19 freshmen.
Nothing But Improvement
In 2010 the Falcons went 2-10, but improved by three wins in 2011, going 5-7 overall. That three win improvement was tied for 13th in the country and second-best in the MAC.
Houston: +7 Wins
Arkansas St.: +5 Wins
Lafayette +5 Wins
Western Kentucky: +5 Wins
Cincinnati: +5 Wins
Virginia: +4 Wins
Georgia: +4 Wins
Vanderbilt: +4 Wins
Rutgers: +4 Wins
Eastern Michigan: +4 Wins
Wyoming: +4 Wins
San Jose St.: +4 Wins
Bowling Green: +3 Wins
Clawson Rebuilding Projects
While Clawson started at BGSU in 2009, most could argue that the rebuilding project really began in 2010. The 2009 team featured many returning starters, including 12 seniors, most notably, quarterback Tyler Sheehan and wide receiver Freddie Barnes. Clawson helped coach that 2009 squad to a 7-6 record and an appearance in the Humanitarian Bowl that season. 2010 featured a much different team, with lots of new faces, most of them extremely young. This is something Clawson has experienced in the past as the head coach at Fordham and Richmond. Clawson turned both of those programs into contenders, and by the looks of things, he seems to have BGSU on that same track.
at Fordham (1999-2003)
First Year 0-11
Second Year 3-8
Third Year 7-4
Fourth Year 10-3
Fifth Year 9-3
at Richmond (2004-2007)
First Year 3-8
Second Year 9-4
Third Year 6-5
Fourth Year 11-3
at Bowling Green (2009-PR)
First Year 7-6
Second Year 2-10
Third Year 5-7
Offense Trending Upwards
The Bowling Green offense made major strides in 2011, especially when compared to the numbers in 2010. Below are their overall numbers and where they ranked nationally over the past two years.
2010 2011
62.8, 120th Rush 122.9, 94th
231.6, 51st Pass 261.6, 33rd
294.4, 115th Total 384.5, 63rd
21.3, 98th Scoring 26.5, 64th
2.9, 108th Sacks Allowed 1.9, 60th
Defense Doing the Same
Just like the offense, the defense has made major improvements in many stat categories. Below is where they finished in 2010 and 2011.
2010 2011
432.0, 103rd Total 406.0, 79th
33.6, 101st Scoring 28.8, 77th
207.4, 111th Rush 203.4, 104th
138.2, 92nd Pass Eff. 121.7, 39th
224.6, 75th Pass 202.9, 38th
1.4, 94th Sacks 1.8, 71st
4.8, 98th TFL 5.3, 76th
Picking Up The Flag
The Falcons finished 2011 ranked 25th in the country and second in the Mid-American Conference in fewest penalties, averaging just 4.8 penalties for 42.1 yards per game. In 2009 and 2010 the Falcons were middle of the pack to towards the bottom in penalties, but showed remarkable improvement in 2011.
Year Penalties-Yards, MAC Rank
2009 5.5-49.3, 6th
2010 6.0-53.2, 10th
2011 4.8-42.1, 2nd
What Graduates?
The Falcons will lose just four starters from the 2011 team, one on defense and three offensive starters. On defense, the Falcons will lose defensive end Kevin Moore, who was 11th on the team with 32 tackles. He chipped in with two tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.
Offensively BGSU will have to find a new starting center after the graduation of Ben Bojicic, who started 42 games in his career. The Falcons will also lose both starting wide receivers in Kamar Jorden and Eugene Cooper. Combined the duo recorded 145 catches for 1,897 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2011.
What Returns on Offense?
The Falcons will return eight starters on offense, including Matt Schilz (QB), Anthon Samuel (RB), Alex Bayer (TE), Tyler Beck (FB), Kyle Bryant (LT), Chip Robinson (LG), Dominic Flewellyn (RG) and Jordon Roussos (RT). Offensive guard Dominique Wharton started 10 games in 2011 along the offensive line as well, but is not counted towards the eight returning starters.
Career Starts for BGSU Starters Returning on Offense
Chip Robinson - 22
Matt Schilz - 22
Dominic Flewellyn - 20
Jordon Roussos - 19
Alex Bayer - 17
Dominique Wharton - 10
Tyler Beck - 9
Kyle Bryant - 6
Anthon Samuel - 5
Falcon Offense By the Numbers
• Returns 100% of its passing yards (3,139 of 3,139).
• Returns 94.6% of its rushing yards (1,396 of 1,475).
• Returns 26.2% of its receiving yards (821 of 3,139)
Schilz Keeps Getting Better
2011 was a much improved year for BGSU starting quarterback Matt Schilz in his second year as the Falcons' starting quarterback.
2010 Schilz Compared 2011
60.7 Completion % 59.5
222.3 Yards/Game 252.0
5.9 Yards/Att. 7.3
9.7 Yards/Comp. 12.3
8 Touchdowns 28
14 Interceptions 11
109.8 Passing Efficiency 137.2
Schilz By The Numbers
• Threw for 3,024 yards in 2011, the sixth-most yards in school history and just the fifth BGSU quarterback to throw for over 3,000 yards in a single season.
• Threw 28 touchdown passes, the second-most in BGSU history.
• His 245 completions were eighth-most in school history.
• His 412 attempts ranked seventh.
Running By the Records
Freshman Anthon Samuel finished the year with 844 yards on the ground, the most by a freshman running back at Bowling Green.
Player (Year) Yards
Anthon Samuel (2011) - 844
Chris Bullock (2006) - 769
Godfrey Lewis (1998) - 753
Samuel Named to CFPA National Freshman of the Year Watch List
Bowling Green's Anthon Samuel is one of 20 players named to the College Football Performance Award (CFPA) 2011 National Freshman Performer of the Year Watch List, announced by the CFPA on Nov. 9.
Samuel ran the ball 144 times for 844 yards (5.9 avg.), while adding 15 catches for 93 yards through the air. His 93.8 yards per game rushing is 33rd in the country and third among freshman running backs. He ranks first in the country in rushing yards per game among true freshmen.
Baby Legs
Freshman Anthon Samuel's 93.8 per game average on the ground was the third-highest yards per game rushing among freshmen in the country. Only North Carolina's Giovani Bernard (101.8) and Connecticut's Lyle McCombs (100.8) have a better per game average by a freshman running back in the country.
In Samuel's first career game he rushed for 141 yards on 22 carries in the win versus Idaho. He was the first Falcon freshman to rush for over 100 yards in his first career game since Freddie Barnes, who ran for 158 yards on 29 carries versus Wisconsin on Sept. 2, 2006. In week two the freshman went over 100 yards again (122 yards on 11 carries), becoming the first Falcon to post back-to-back 100-yard games since P.J. Pope did it back in 2004. Versus Miami Samuel had 121 yards on 16 carries and had 105 yards versus Toledo. Samuel is the first BGSU running back to have four 100-yard games in a season since P.J. Pope had five in 2004.
Handing Out 100's
The Falcons had six 100-yard games, all by freshmen running backs in 2011. Anthon Samuel had five, and Jamel Martin ran for over 100 yards versus West Virginia when Samuel was out with an ankle injury.
Most 100-yard Games in a Season (BGSU)
Dave Preston (1974) * - 8
Fred Durig (1951) * - 8
Zeb Jackson (1993) - 7
Dave Preston (1976) * - 7
Paul Miles (1971) * - 7
Anthon Samuel (2011) - 5
Fred Durig (1952) * - 5
Paul Miles (1973) * - 5
Dave Preston (1975) * - 5
Bryant Jones (1982) - 5
P.J. Pope (2004) - 5
*BGSU Hall of Fame Member
What Returns on Defense?
The Falcons will return 10 starters when 2012 begins on the defensive side of the ball, including: Ronnie Goble (DE), Chris Jones (DT), Jairus Campbell (DT), Dwayne Woods (LB), Paul Swan (LB) BooBoo Gates (ROV), Aaron Foster (DB), Cameron Truss (DB), Von McKoy (DB), and Ryland Ward (DB). Ted Ouellet started six games at defensive tackle, filling in for an injured Campbell, while freshman Darrell Hunter started seven games at cornerback for an injured McKoy and Truss.
Career Starts for BGSU Starters Returning on Defense
Chris Jones - 25
Dwayne Woods - 24
Cameron Truss - 17
BooBoo Gates - 13
Aaron Foster - 12
Ryland Ward - 12
Paul Swan - 11
Ronnie Goble - 9
DeVon McKoy - 7
Darrell Hunter - 7
Ted Ouellet - 6
Jairus Campbell - 6
Falcon Defense By the Numbers
• Returns 88.6% of its tackles (775 of 875)
• Returns 92.9% of its sacks (19.5 of 21)
• Returns 90.5% of its tackles for loss (57 of 63)
• Returns 100% of its interceptions (6 of 6)
• Returns 100% of its forced fumbles (11 of 11)
Laying the Wood
Dwayne Woods was one of the top tacklers in the nation in 2010, finishing sixth in the country with 134 tackles in 12 games. This season, his numbers were not as high, more of a product of BGSU getting off the field sooner than Wood's production dropping.
The junior led the team with 111 tackles in 2011, had 14.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception. The middle linebacker has 245 tackles in the past two years combined.
Jones'n For Sacks
Defensive tackle Chris Jones led the team with 6.0 sacks in 2010, and continued to lead the way with 8.5 sacks in 2011. He was named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week twice this season. He had three sacks in a 13-10 win versus Temple and opened the season at Idaho with two sacks, a forced fumble and a safety. Jones' 8.5 sacks were tops in the conference, while his 14.0 tackles for loss were second among defensive lineman in the league.
BGSU Season Sack Leaders
Kevin O'Brien (1992) - 19.0
Diyral Briggs (2008) - 9.5
Devon Parks (2006) - 9.0
Mitch Crossley (2003) - 9.0
Chris Jones (2011) - 8.5
BGSU Career Sack Leaders
Kevin O'Brien (1989-92) - 31.0
Diyral Briggs (2005-08) - 26.0
Devon Parks (2003-06) - 22.0
Brandon Hicks (1998-2001) - 20.0
Mitch Crossley (2001-04) - 18.0
Chris Jones (2009-PR) - 15.5
Schmiedebusch Was a Semi-Finalist for the Ray Guy Award
Brian Schmiedebusch, was named a semi-finalist for the Ray Guy Award, given to the nation's top punter in 2011.
Schmiedebusch was sixth in the nation in punting average at 45.3 yards per punt, helping the Orange and Brown to a net punting average of 40.6, fifth-best in the country. Of his 57 punts, 19 have surpassed the 50-yard mark, while another 18 have landed inside the opponent's 20 yard line. He had only eight touchbacks on the season and allowed just 15 returns all year.
Schmiedebusch not only has one of the strongest legs in the country (has an 81, 76 and 73 yard punt versus Idaho, Buffalo and Northern Illinois), but he was one of the best situational punters all season long. When attempting to pin the opposition deep (every punt from beyond BG's 40-yard line) he had 25 attempts, with 15 landing inside the opponent's 20. In fact, of those 13 that landed inside the 20, eight of those kicks were downed inside the opponent's 10, with just six touchbacks.
On the flip side, when BGSU is pinned deep inside it's own 20 yard line, Schmiedebusch has 11 punts for 604 yards, an average of 54.9 yards per punt. Six times this season the sophomore from Ottawa, Ohio, has been standing in his own end zone and has averaged 53.8 yards per kick.
Falcon Quick Hits
• The Bowling Green State University football completed its 93rd season of football and has an all-time record of 497-346-51 (.585).
• Bowling Green finished the 2011 season at 5-7 overall, a three game improvement from the 2-10 Falcons in 2010.
• Head coach Dave Clawson finished his third season at the helm of the football team and has an all-time record of 72-72 and is 14-23 at BGSU.
• The Falcons graduate just four senior starters (Ben Bojicic, Eugene Cooper, Kamar Jorden and Kevin Moore).
• BGSU will return 21 starters, including eight on offense, 10 on defense and three on special teams.
• Chris Jones led the MAC in sacks with 8.5.
• Linebacker Dwayne Woods was sixth in the conference with 111 tackles.
• Jones (14.0) and Woods (14.0) combined for 28 tackles for loss, the second-most among a duo in the conference.
• Anthon Samuel finished third in the country in rushing yards/game among freshmen at 93.8 and was named MAC Freshman of the Year.
• Matt Schilz finished fourth in the conference with 3,024 passing yards and was tied for the MAC lead with 28 passing touchdowns.
• Punter Brian Schmiedebusch was a semi-finalist for the Ray Guy Award.
• BooBoo Gates was fourth in the MAC with a 25.8 yard kickoff return average.
• Chris Jones, Kamar Jorden, Brian Schmiedebusch and Dwayne Woods were named All-MAC first-team, while BooBoo Gates (kick returner) was named second team and Ben Bojicic was named third team.
• BGSU boasted one of the youngest teams in football with 54 players who were freshmen or redshirt freshmen and another 27 players who were sophomores or redshirt sophomores when 2011 began.
• Sticking with the youth, on the two-deep alone, the Falcons featured 11 seniors, eight juniors, 15 sophomores and 19 freshmen.
Nothing But Improvement
In 2010 the Falcons went 2-10, but improved by three wins in 2011, going 5-7 overall. That three win improvement was tied for 13th in the country and second-best in the MAC.
Houston: +7 Wins
Arkansas St.: +5 Wins
Lafayette +5 Wins
Western Kentucky: +5 Wins
Cincinnati: +5 Wins
Virginia: +4 Wins
Georgia: +4 Wins
Vanderbilt: +4 Wins
Rutgers: +4 Wins
Eastern Michigan: +4 Wins
Wyoming: +4 Wins
San Jose St.: +4 Wins
Bowling Green: +3 Wins
Clawson Rebuilding Projects
While Clawson started at BGSU in 2009, most could argue that the rebuilding project really began in 2010. The 2009 team featured many returning starters, including 12 seniors, most notably, quarterback Tyler Sheehan and wide receiver Freddie Barnes. Clawson helped coach that 2009 squad to a 7-6 record and an appearance in the Humanitarian Bowl that season. 2010 featured a much different team, with lots of new faces, most of them extremely young. This is something Clawson has experienced in the past as the head coach at Fordham and Richmond. Clawson turned both of those programs into contenders, and by the looks of things, he seems to have BGSU on that same track.
at Fordham (1999-2003)
First Year 0-11
Second Year 3-8
Third Year 7-4
Fourth Year 10-3
Fifth Year 9-3
at Richmond (2004-2007)
First Year 3-8
Second Year 9-4
Third Year 6-5
Fourth Year 11-3
at Bowling Green (2009-PR)
First Year 7-6
Second Year 2-10
Third Year 5-7
Offense Trending Upwards
The Bowling Green offense made major strides in 2011, especially when compared to the numbers in 2010. Below are their overall numbers and where they ranked nationally over the past two years.
2010 2011
62.8, 120th Rush 122.9, 94th
231.6, 51st Pass 261.6, 33rd
294.4, 115th Total 384.5, 63rd
21.3, 98th Scoring 26.5, 64th
2.9, 108th Sacks Allowed 1.9, 60th
Defense Doing the Same
Just like the offense, the defense has made major improvements in many stat categories. Below is where they finished in 2010 and 2011.
2010 2011
432.0, 103rd Total 406.0, 79th
33.6, 101st Scoring 28.8, 77th
207.4, 111th Rush 203.4, 104th
138.2, 92nd Pass Eff. 121.7, 39th
224.6, 75th Pass 202.9, 38th
1.4, 94th Sacks 1.8, 71st
4.8, 98th TFL 5.3, 76th
Picking Up The Flag
The Falcons finished 2011 ranked 25th in the country and second in the Mid-American Conference in fewest penalties, averaging just 4.8 penalties for 42.1 yards per game. In 2009 and 2010 the Falcons were middle of the pack to towards the bottom in penalties, but showed remarkable improvement in 2011.
Year Penalties-Yards, MAC Rank
2009 5.5-49.3, 6th
2010 6.0-53.2, 10th
2011 4.8-42.1, 2nd
What Graduates?
The Falcons will lose just four starters from the 2011 team, one on defense and three offensive starters. On defense, the Falcons will lose defensive end Kevin Moore, who was 11th on the team with 32 tackles. He chipped in with two tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.
Offensively BGSU will have to find a new starting center after the graduation of Ben Bojicic, who started 42 games in his career. The Falcons will also lose both starting wide receivers in Kamar Jorden and Eugene Cooper. Combined the duo recorded 145 catches for 1,897 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2011.
What Returns on Offense?
The Falcons will return eight starters on offense, including Matt Schilz (QB), Anthon Samuel (RB), Alex Bayer (TE), Tyler Beck (FB), Kyle Bryant (LT), Chip Robinson (LG), Dominic Flewellyn (RG) and Jordon Roussos (RT). Offensive guard Dominique Wharton started 10 games in 2011 along the offensive line as well, but is not counted towards the eight returning starters.
Career Starts for BGSU Starters Returning on Offense
Chip Robinson - 22
Matt Schilz - 22
Dominic Flewellyn - 20
Jordon Roussos - 19
Alex Bayer - 17
Dominique Wharton - 10
Tyler Beck - 9
Kyle Bryant - 6
Anthon Samuel - 5
Falcon Offense By the Numbers
• Returns 100% of its passing yards (3,139 of 3,139).
• Returns 94.6% of its rushing yards (1,396 of 1,475).
• Returns 26.2% of its receiving yards (821 of 3,139)
Schilz Keeps Getting Better
2011 was a much improved year for BGSU starting quarterback Matt Schilz in his second year as the Falcons' starting quarterback.
2010 Schilz Compared 2011
60.7 Completion % 59.5
222.3 Yards/Game 252.0
5.9 Yards/Att. 7.3
9.7 Yards/Comp. 12.3
8 Touchdowns 28
14 Interceptions 11
109.8 Passing Efficiency 137.2
Schilz By The Numbers
• Threw for 3,024 yards in 2011, the sixth-most yards in school history and just the fifth BGSU quarterback to throw for over 3,000 yards in a single season.
• Threw 28 touchdown passes, the second-most in BGSU history.
• His 245 completions were eighth-most in school history.
• His 412 attempts ranked seventh.
Running By the Records
Freshman Anthon Samuel finished the year with 844 yards on the ground, the most by a freshman running back at Bowling Green.
Player (Year) Yards
Anthon Samuel (2011) - 844
Chris Bullock (2006) - 769
Godfrey Lewis (1998) - 753
Samuel Named to CFPA National Freshman of the Year Watch List
Bowling Green's Anthon Samuel is one of 20 players named to the College Football Performance Award (CFPA) 2011 National Freshman Performer of the Year Watch List, announced by the CFPA on Nov. 9.
Samuel ran the ball 144 times for 844 yards (5.9 avg.), while adding 15 catches for 93 yards through the air. His 93.8 yards per game rushing is 33rd in the country and third among freshman running backs. He ranks first in the country in rushing yards per game among true freshmen.
Baby Legs
Freshman Anthon Samuel's 93.8 per game average on the ground was the third-highest yards per game rushing among freshmen in the country. Only North Carolina's Giovani Bernard (101.8) and Connecticut's Lyle McCombs (100.8) have a better per game average by a freshman running back in the country.
In Samuel's first career game he rushed for 141 yards on 22 carries in the win versus Idaho. He was the first Falcon freshman to rush for over 100 yards in his first career game since Freddie Barnes, who ran for 158 yards on 29 carries versus Wisconsin on Sept. 2, 2006. In week two the freshman went over 100 yards again (122 yards on 11 carries), becoming the first Falcon to post back-to-back 100-yard games since P.J. Pope did it back in 2004. Versus Miami Samuel had 121 yards on 16 carries and had 105 yards versus Toledo. Samuel is the first BGSU running back to have four 100-yard games in a season since P.J. Pope had five in 2004.
Handing Out 100's
The Falcons had six 100-yard games, all by freshmen running backs in 2011. Anthon Samuel had five, and Jamel Martin ran for over 100 yards versus West Virginia when Samuel was out with an ankle injury.
Most 100-yard Games in a Season (BGSU)
Dave Preston (1974) * - 8
Fred Durig (1951) * - 8
Zeb Jackson (1993) - 7
Dave Preston (1976) * - 7
Paul Miles (1971) * - 7
Anthon Samuel (2011) - 5
Fred Durig (1952) * - 5
Paul Miles (1973) * - 5
Dave Preston (1975) * - 5
Bryant Jones (1982) - 5
P.J. Pope (2004) - 5
*BGSU Hall of Fame Member
What Returns on Defense?
The Falcons will return 10 starters when 2012 begins on the defensive side of the ball, including: Ronnie Goble (DE), Chris Jones (DT), Jairus Campbell (DT), Dwayne Woods (LB), Paul Swan (LB) BooBoo Gates (ROV), Aaron Foster (DB), Cameron Truss (DB), Von McKoy (DB), and Ryland Ward (DB). Ted Ouellet started six games at defensive tackle, filling in for an injured Campbell, while freshman Darrell Hunter started seven games at cornerback for an injured McKoy and Truss.
Career Starts for BGSU Starters Returning on Defense
Chris Jones - 25
Dwayne Woods - 24
Cameron Truss - 17
BooBoo Gates - 13
Aaron Foster - 12
Ryland Ward - 12
Paul Swan - 11
Ronnie Goble - 9
DeVon McKoy - 7
Darrell Hunter - 7
Ted Ouellet - 6
Jairus Campbell - 6
Falcon Defense By the Numbers
• Returns 88.6% of its tackles (775 of 875)
• Returns 92.9% of its sacks (19.5 of 21)
• Returns 90.5% of its tackles for loss (57 of 63)
• Returns 100% of its interceptions (6 of 6)
• Returns 100% of its forced fumbles (11 of 11)
Laying the Wood
Dwayne Woods was one of the top tacklers in the nation in 2010, finishing sixth in the country with 134 tackles in 12 games. This season, his numbers were not as high, more of a product of BGSU getting off the field sooner than Wood's production dropping.
The junior led the team with 111 tackles in 2011, had 14.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception. The middle linebacker has 245 tackles in the past two years combined.
Jones'n For Sacks
Defensive tackle Chris Jones led the team with 6.0 sacks in 2010, and continued to lead the way with 8.5 sacks in 2011. He was named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week twice this season. He had three sacks in a 13-10 win versus Temple and opened the season at Idaho with two sacks, a forced fumble and a safety. Jones' 8.5 sacks were tops in the conference, while his 14.0 tackles for loss were second among defensive lineman in the league.
BGSU Season Sack Leaders
Kevin O'Brien (1992) - 19.0
Diyral Briggs (2008) - 9.5
Devon Parks (2006) - 9.0
Mitch Crossley (2003) - 9.0
Chris Jones (2011) - 8.5
BGSU Career Sack Leaders
Kevin O'Brien (1989-92) - 31.0
Diyral Briggs (2005-08) - 26.0
Devon Parks (2003-06) - 22.0
Brandon Hicks (1998-2001) - 20.0
Mitch Crossley (2001-04) - 18.0
Chris Jones (2009-PR) - 15.5
Schmiedebusch Was a Semi-Finalist for the Ray Guy Award
Brian Schmiedebusch, was named a semi-finalist for the Ray Guy Award, given to the nation's top punter in 2011.
Schmiedebusch was sixth in the nation in punting average at 45.3 yards per punt, helping the Orange and Brown to a net punting average of 40.6, fifth-best in the country. Of his 57 punts, 19 have surpassed the 50-yard mark, while another 18 have landed inside the opponent's 20 yard line. He had only eight touchbacks on the season and allowed just 15 returns all year.
Schmiedebusch not only has one of the strongest legs in the country (has an 81, 76 and 73 yard punt versus Idaho, Buffalo and Northern Illinois), but he was one of the best situational punters all season long. When attempting to pin the opposition deep (every punt from beyond BG's 40-yard line) he had 25 attempts, with 15 landing inside the opponent's 20. In fact, of those 13 that landed inside the 20, eight of those kicks were downed inside the opponent's 10, with just six touchbacks.
On the flip side, when BGSU is pinned deep inside it's own 20 yard line, Schmiedebusch has 11 punts for 604 yards, an average of 54.9 yards per punt. Six times this season the sophomore from Ottawa, Ohio, has been standing in his own end zone and has averaged 53.8 yards per kick.
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