Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm football

NCAAFootballSchool
TeamName = Crimson Storm football


ImageSize =
CurrentSeason = 2008 Crimson Storm football team
HeadCoachDisplay = Mike Cochran
HeadCoachLink = Mike Cochran (football coach)
HeadCoachYear = 3rd
HCWins = 81
HCLosses = 20
Stadium = McFarland Park Stadium
StadCapacity = 9,500
StadSurface = Grass
Location = Bethany, Oklahoma
AthlDirectorDisp = Bobby Martin
AthlDirectorLink = Bobby Martin (athletics director)
ConferenceDisplay= NAIA Central States Football League
ConferenceLink = Central States Football League
ConfDivision =
FirstYear = 2000
WebsiteName = Crimson Storm Athletics.com
WebsiteURL = http://sports.snu.edu/
ATWins = 50
ATLosses = 32
ATTies = 0
ATPercentage = .615
BowlWins = 0
BowlLosses = 2
BowlTies = 0
NatlTitles = 0
ConfTitles = 0
Heismans = 0
AllAmericans = 62
Color1 = Black
Color1Hex = 000000
Color2 = Crimson
Color2Hex = 800000
FightSong = Fight for SNU!
MascotDisplay = Thundercat
MascotLink = Thundercat
MarchingBand = Southern Nazarene University Pride Band
PagFreeLabel = Rivals
PagFreeValue = Oklahoma City University
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Panhandle State University

The SNU Crimson Storm football team was established in 2000. Their home games are played at SNU McFarland Park Stadium [ [http://sports.snu.edu/facilities_football.asp Football Stadium] ] . In 2007 the Crimson Storm won their first home opener game. Since 2004, SNU has been competing in the NAIA Central States Football League in football, while in the Sooner Athletic Conference in other sports.The head coach for the Crimson Storm is Mike Cochran. Cochran's all time record is 59-19 (13-7 at SNU). Other coaching staff include, Lee Brower as the Offensive Coordinator, Craig Hubbard is the Defensive Coordinator, Jeremy Wirth, Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Line, Steve Lykes, Defensive Backs, Micah Anderson, Outside Linebackers, Clay Rhodes, Tight Ends, Eric Michael, Running Backs/Special Teams, Billy Sexton, Strength Coach, Jeff Seyfert, Academic Coordinator.

2008 Schedule

CFB Schedule Entry
w/l = w
date = August 30
nonconf = yes
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time = 6:00 p.m.
rank = 34
away =
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opponent = cfb link|year=2008|school=Eastern New Mexico University|team=ENMU Greyhounds|title=Eastern New Mexico
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site_cityst = Bethany, OK
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score = 16-9
overtime =
attend = 7567CFB Schedule Entry
w/l = w
date = September 6
nonconf =yes
homecoming =
time = 2:00 p.m.
rank = 34
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opponent = cfb link|year=2008|school=Olivet Nazarene University|team=Olivet Tigers|title=Olivet Nazarene
site_stadium = McFarland Park Stadium
site_cityst = Bethany, OK
gamename =
tv =
score = 30-22
attend = 8796CFB Schedule Entry
w/l = l
date = September 12
nonconf = yes
homecoming = no
time = 6:00 p.m.
rank = 34
away = yes
neutral =
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opponent = cfb link|year=2008|school=University of Mary Hardin-Baylor|team=Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders|title=Mary Hardin-Baylor
site_stadium = Tiger Field
site_cityst = Belton, TX
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tv =
score = 30-7
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
w/l = l
date = September 20
nonconf = yes
homecoming = no
time = 4:00 p.m.
rank = 23
away = yes
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opprank =
opponent = cfb link|year=2008|school=Oklahoma Panhandle State University|team=Panhandle State Aggies|title=Oklahoma Panhandle State
site_stadium = Carl Wooten Field
site_cityst = Goodwell, OK
gamename =
tv =
score = 34-26
attend = 1152CFB Schedule Entry
w/l =
date = October 4
nonconf = no
homecoming =
time = 7:00 pm
rank = 29
away = yes
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opponent =cfb link|year=2008|school=Bacone College|team=Bacone Warriors|title=Bacone
opprank =
site_stadium = Bacone Stadium
site_cityst = Muskogee, OK
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score =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
w/l =
date = October 11
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opponent = cfb link|year=2008|school=East Central University|team=East Central Tigers|title=East Central
site_stadium = McFarland Park Stadium
site_cityst = Bethany, OK
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score =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
w/l =
date = October 18
nonconf = yes
homecoming = no
time = 1:30 pm
rank =
away = yes
neutral =
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opponent = cfb link|year=2008|school=Bethel College (Kansas)|team=Bethel Threshers|title=Bethel
site_stadium = Thresher Stadium
site_cityst = North Newton, KS
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score =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
w/l =
date = October 25
nonconf = no
homecoming = no
time = 2:00 pm
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opponent =cfb link|year=2008|school=Texas College|team=Texas College Steers|title=Texas
site_stadium = McFarland Park Stadium
site_cityst = Bethany, OK
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score =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
w/l =
date = November 1
nonconf = no
homecoming = no
time = 4:00 pm
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away = yes
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opponent =cfb link|year=2008|school=Northwestern Oklahoma State University|team=Northwestern Oklahoma Rangers|title=Northwestern Oklahoma
opprank =
site_stadium = Ranger Field
site_cityst = Alva, OK
gamename =
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score =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
w/l =
date = November 8
nonconf = no
homecoming = yes
time = 2:00 pm
rank =
away =
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opprank =
opponent = cfb link|year=2008|school=Langston University|team=Langston Lions|title=Langston
site_stadium = McFarland Park Stadium
site_cityst = Bethany, OK
gamename =
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score =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
w/l =
date = November 15
nonconf = yes"
homecoming = no
time = 2:00 pm
rank =
away =
neutral =
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opponent = cfb link|year=2008|school=Southwestern Assemblies of God University|team=SW Assemblies of God Lions|title=SW Assemblies of God
site_stadium = McFarland Park Stadium
site_cityst = Bethany, OK
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attend = "Due to Hurricane Ike the Mary Hardin-Baylor game was moved from Saturday to Friday."

Year by year results

Past coaches

* Paul McGrady 2000-2005
* Mike Cochran 2006-present

Awards and honors

SNUPY Awards winner

The Crimson Storm football team has been nominated and won many of the annual SNUPY Awards.

2005
* Courage Award – Richard Kirksey, Football
* Male Team of the Year - Football
* Mr. Storm – Joe Hall, Football
* Career Achievement Award – Joe Hall, Football2006
* Courage Award – Gavin Kokel, Football
* Crimson Heart – Brandan Bowman, Football2007
* Mr. Storm - Brett Armstrong, Football2008
* Champions of Character Award - Brock Van Cleave2009
* To be awarded April 2009

CSFL honors

2004
* David Chapman, Fullback, First Team All-CSFL
* Joe Hall, Wide Receiver, First Team All-CSFL
* Richard Kirksey, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
* Darnell Whitaker, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
* Brandon Bowman, Defensive Tackle, First Team All-CSFL
* Jarrod Dewald, Linebacker, First Team All-CSFL
* D’Antae Mitchell, Free Safety, First Team All-CSFL
* Dan Denardo, Quarterback/Punter, Second Team All-CSFL
* Clayton Franks, Defensive End, Second Team All-CSFL
* Drew Garrison, Defensive End, Second Team All-CSFL
* Chris Borah, Kicker, Second Team All-CSFL 2005
* A.J. Blackburn, Wide Receiver, First Team All-CSFL
*Jordan Bley, Tight End, First Team All-CSFL
*Richard Kirksey, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
*Darnell Whitaker, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
* Chris Borah, Kicker, First Team All-CSFL
* Gavin Kokel, Defensive End, First Team All-CSFL
* Clay Franks, Defensive End, First Team All-CSFL
* Jarrod Dewald, Linebacker, First Team All-CSFL
* Peter Orth, Punter, First Team All-CSFL
* Tyler Schneider, Quarterback, Second Team All-CSFL
* David Chapman, Fullback, Second Team All-CSFL
* Brandan Bowman, Defensive Tackle, Second Team All-CSFL
* Jacob Todd, Linebacker, Second Team All-CSFL
* Blake Carlson, Cornerback, Second Team All-CSFL
* Thomas Smith, Cornerback, Second Team All-CSFL 2006
* Tyler Schneider, Quarterback, First Team All-CSFL
* Brett Armstrong, Wide Receiver, First Team All-CSFL
* Darnell Whitaker, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
* John Praeuner, Defensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
* Patrick Orth, Linebacker, First Team All-CSFL
* Peter Orth, Punter, First Team All-CSFL
* Jacob Smith, Running Back, Second Team All-CSFL
* Branden Smith, Running Back, Second Team All-CSFL
* Dwayne Whitaker, Offensive Line, Second Team All-CSFL
* T.J. Pearsall, Defensive Line, Second Team All-CSFL
* Brock VanCleave, Defensive Back, Second Team All-CSFL
* Caleb Tarr, Defensive Back, Second Team All-CSFL 2007
* Frits Remedor, CSFL Defensive Player of the Year
* Branden Smith, Running Back, First Team All-CSFL
* A.J. Blackburn, Wide Receiver, First Team All-CSFL
* Scott Hill, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
* Shawn Fisher, Defensive End, First Team All-CSFL
* Frits Remedor, Linebacker, First Team All-CSFL
* Brock VanCleave, Free Safety, First Team All-CSFL
* Peter Orth, Punter, First Team All-CSFL
* Tyler Schneider, Second Team All-CSFL
* Jared Elmore, Second Team All-CSFL
* Jeremy Rogers, Second Team All-CSFL
* Doug Wilson, Second Team All-CSFL
* T.J. Pearsall, Second Team All-CSFL

2008
* TBD

National honors

2001
* Bill Clapper – NAIA Honorable Mention All-American 2002
* First Votes in National Rankings – Week 7, October 22nd, 2002, 2 votes
* Received One Vote in Week 8, October 29th
* Finished 27th in Final Rating with 14 votes
* Jason Kilmer – finished 4th in the nation in rushing, 138 yards per game
* D’Antae Mitchell – finished 16th in the nation in interceptions with 6
* Jimmie Weaver – NAIA Academic All-American
* SNU’s Defense finished 12th in the nation in total defense – 111.70 yards per game 2003
* SNU premiered in National Rankings for first time at #23 in Week #2, September 16th, 2003
* SNU spent seven weeks in the NAIA Top 25
* SNU was ranked as high as #15 in the nation for two weeks, October 7th & October 14th
* Jason Kilmer – finished 10th in the nation in rushing with 142.3 yards per game
* SNU’s Defense finished 3rd in the nation in total defense, 12th in the nation in scoring defense, and 4th in the nation in rushing defense
* Jason Kilmer – NAIA Second Team All-American
* Heath Hagy – NAIA Academic All-American
* Sam Vivona – NAIA Academic All-American
* Jimmie Weaver – NAIA Academic All-American 2005
* Clayton Franks – NAIA First Team All-American
* Richard Kirksey – NAIA Honorable Mention All-American
* A.J. Blackburn – NAIA Honorable Mention All-American
* Gavin Kokel – NAIA Honorable Mention All-American
* Grant Ledbetter – NAIA Scholar Athlete 2006
* Darnell Whitaker – AFCA First Team All-American

2007
* TBD

2008
* TBD

References

See also

* List of NAIA football programs

External links

* [http://sports.snu.edu/ Southern Nazarene University athletics website]