Associate Head Football Coach, Chance Childers Interview
(Ann Arbor, MI) The Cardinals will conclude their 2015 campaign against Lindenwood University-Belleville Saturday. Concordia has enjoyed their best season since the inception of the program, and are looking at their first winning season in school history. CUAA is coming off of a 24-7 (GAME RECAP) win over Missouri Baptist University. The Cardinals are 5-5 on the year and 2-3 in the MSFA. Lindenwood enters the contest 3-6 and 1-4 in the MSFA.
GAME INFO
Lindenwood University-Belleville (3-6) vs. Concordia University (5-5)
Saturday, Nov. 14 | 1:00PM EST
Site: Ann Arbor, MI
Venue: Cardinal Stadium
Last Meeting: This will be the first meeting between schools.
STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN
2015 Team Statistics
Concordia (NAIA Rankings)
Offensive PPG: 20.5 (N/A)
Defensive PPG: 25.5 (31st)
Total Offense: 361.2 (49th)
Pass Offense: 171.6 (N/A)
Rush Offense: 189.6 (28th)
Pass Defense: 244.4 (N/A)
Rush Defense: 156.9 (30th)
Individual Leaders
Concordia
Passing: Seth Suida (SO/Livonia, MI) – 66/132 (.500), 7 TD, 4 INT, 950 yds, 121.9 effic.
Tyler Fehler (SO/Fruitport, MI) – 53/105 (.505), 5 TD, 4 INT, 695 yds, 114.4 effic.
Rushing: Seth Suida- 109 att, 464 yds, 4.3 avg, 3 TD
Ashton Gray (JR/Detroit, MI) - 73 att, 338 yds, 4.6 avg. 5 TD
Kyle Oakley (SO/Allen Park, MI) - 72 att, 314 yds, 4.4 avg. 2 TD
Receiving: Corey Turner (SR/Woodhaven, MI) - 41 rec, 540 yds, 13.2 avg, 5 TD
Kevin Brown-Bayko (SO/Garden City, MI) 24 rec, 330 yds, 13.8 avg, 1 TD
Herman Mason (SO/Lansing, MI) 16 rec, 362 yds, 22.6 avg, 5 TD
Defense: Taylor Lemanski (JR/Monroe, MI)– 67 total tackles, 8.0 tfl, 2.5 sacks
Defense: Andrew O' Hara – 113 total tackles, 43 solo, 15.5 tfl, 5.0 sacks, 1 INT
Defense: Nick Holshoe (JR/Hopkins, MI)– 108 total tackles, 8 INT
Defense: DeMarcus Bunn – 45 total tackles, 4 INT
Season Highlights
Heading into the final game of the season, Concordia has already achieved many program greats. In addition to dedicating the beautifully built Cardinal Stadium, CUAA has won some memorable program games. The Cardinals won their first ever Mid-States Football Association contest against the then receiving vote getter Siena Heights University Saints 28-27. Three weeks later Concordia took down the highest ranked opponent in school history after defeating the fifth ranked team in the country, Saint Xavier University. The Gridiron Cardinals have one more opportunity to cap off the historical season by the most wins in school history and the first ever winning season.
Scouting Lindenwood-Belleville
This is the first matchup between the Lynx and Cardinals as this is the inaugural season the Lynx being apart of the Mid-States Midwest Football League and 4 year overall as a program. The Lynx enter the game with an overall record of 3-6 and 1-4 in the MSFA. Despite the record, results have not been indicative of the team competitiveness under first year head coach Dale Carlson. The team is led by dual threat quarterback Tarean Austin with 1724 passing yards and 214 rushing yards. Defensively, the team is anchored by Linebacker Eric Sadowski who leads the team in tackles with 77 and 3 interceptions.
Around the League
Concordia jumped up one spot to fourth after being in the fifth spot last week. Saint Francis (IN), Marian, and Taylor round out the top half while Siena Heights, Lindenwood-Belleville and Missouri Baptist round at the second half. Other Mideast League teams in action will be Siena Heights traveling to take on Marian. Saint Francis will head to Missouri Baptist while Taylor heads to Trinity International.
Senior Recognition
Head Coach Lonnie Pries and the football program will recognize six seniors and their families in a pregame ceremony beginning at 12:40pm. This group will be honored for their perseverance and commitment to the football program throughout their time at Concordia as student-athletes. Those seniors and their families that will be recognized are Corey Turner, Virgilio Burgo (SR/Lancaster, CA), Matt Krogan, Kane McGirt (SO/Ann Arbor, MI), Ashtin Napolitano (SR/Westland, MI), and Ty Parker.
