NCAA D II F A

NCAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY VS. #24 HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014 | Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
Location: Glendora, Calif. | Citrus Stadium | Seating: 10,000 | Playing Surface: Artificial (FieldTurf)
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Azusa Pacific
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2014 Azusa Pacific Schedule
09/04
09/13
09/20
09/27
10/04
10/09
10/18
10/25
11/01
11/08
11/15
GRAND VALLEY STATE
at Humboldt State
SIMON FRASER
at Dixie State
*at Central Washington
*HUMBOLDT STATE
*DIXIE STATE (Homecoming)
*at South Dakota Mines
*WESTERN OREGON
*at Simon Fraser
MENLO
W, 26-23
L, 10-30
W, 32-24
W, 42-23
W, 27-20
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
1 p.m.
6 p.m.
1 p.m.
4 p.m.
the program’s best opening month since 2011, when
the Cougars bounced back from a season-opening
loss to San Diego to win six straight. It is the 14th
time Azusa Pacific has won at least four of its first
five games.
The Cougars are 18-3 in their last 21 games, including an eight-game GNAC winning streak, and Azusa
Pacific owns a 14-1 record in its last 15 conference
tilts. Including three non-conference games against
GNAC opponents this year, Azusa Pacific is 16-2 in
its last 18 games against GNAC foes dating back to
its 24-17 win in 2012 over Central Washington.
Tonight’s game was originally moved to Thursday
night for the possibility of accommodating a Division
II Game of the Week broadcast, but the Cougars’
season-opening game against Grand Valley State
was instead selected for national TV. By then, Citrus
Stadium had been booked to host this weekend’s
Citrus College centennial celebration.
Senior RB Terrell Watson is the NCAA Division II
national rushing leader through five games, gashing
defenses for 881 yards. He was held to just 51 yards
on 18 carries in the season’s first matchup with
Humboldt State, but in the three games that followed
he went for 628 yards and six TDs.
If Watson can produce 119 yards of rushing, he will
become college football’s first 1,000-yard rusher of
the season, as he currently leads Division II in rushing and ranks sixth in rushing across all divisions of
four-year football programs (NCAA and NAIA).
(see national rushing leaders chart to right)
Conditions
Game Time Temperature
Daytime High Temperature:
Wind:
Humidity:
Cloud Cover:
Chance of Precipitation:
Sunset:
Clear
77° F
87° F
8 mph WSW
53%
0%
0%
6:24 p.m. PDT
2014 NCAA Rushing Leaders
Player (School-Division)
TOTAL YDS
1. Domonique Hayden (
-III)
931
2. Khairi Dickson (Saint Francis-FCS)
916
3. Herb Walker Jr. (Morgan St.-FCS)
915
4. Chase Edmonds (Fordham-FCS)
910
5. Marquis Barrolle (Texas Lutheran-III)
905
6. Terrell Watson (Azusa Pacific-II)
881
7. Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska-FBS)
878
8. Sam Sura (Saint John's-III)
875
9. James Conner (Pittsburgh-FBS)
874
10. Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin-FBS)
871
11. Tevin Coleman (Indiana-FBS)
841
12. Chris Smith (Upper Iowa-II)
837
13. Shamar Greene (Slippery Rock-II)
832
14. Anthone Taylor (Buffalo-FBS)
798
15t.Anthony Bilal (Lake Erie-II)
789
15t.Zach Zenner (
-FCS)
789
17. Malcolm Cyrus (Alabama St.-FCS)
787
18t. Todd Gurley (Georgia-FBS)
773
18t. Austin Ekeler (Western State-II)
773
20. Jacques Alston (N.C. Wesleyan-III)
740
YPG
186.2
183.2
152.5
151.7
181.0
176.2
146.3
175.0
145.7
174.2
168.2
167.4
166.4
133.0
157.8
157.8
131.2
154.6
154.6
148.0
Series History: Azusa Pacific vs. Humboldt State
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All-time series: Humboldt State leads the all-time series with Azusa Pacific, 18-10. The Cougars are 6-7 at home against
the Lumberjacks.
Series Streaks
Current: Humboldt State (1, 2014-present)
Longest: Humboldt State (6, 1991-96)
In Azusa/Glendora: Azusa Pacific (1, 2013-present)
In Arcata: Humboldt State (1, 2014-present)
Series History (last 5 games): Azusa Pacific vs. Humboldt State
Date
09/08/2012
10/13/2012
09/21/2013
10/19/2013
09/13/2014
Location
Arcata, Calif.
Glendora, Calif. (Citrus Stadium)
Glendora, Calif. (Citrus Stadium)
Arcata, Calif.
Arcata, Calif.
Winner
Humboldt State
Humboldt State
Azusa Pacific
Azusa Pacific
Humboldt State
Score
42-17
24-20
28-2
21-13
30-10
*GNAC game
*GNAC game
*GNAC game
*GNAC game
non-conference game
2013 Azusa Pacific
2014 CONFERENCE OUTLOOK:
COUGARS KICK OFF GNAC TITLE DEFENSE
by Joe Reinsch & Jared Pine
After opening the year on national TV with a
thrilling 26-23 double-overtime win over Grand
Valley State, Azusa Pacific rose to No. 14 in the
AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. However, the
Cougars were quickly humbled on a long road
trip to Humboldt State, falling behind 30-3 at
halftime before ultimately dropping a 30-10 decision to the Lumberjacks. The Cougars rebounded at home, holding off Dixie State, 32-24, and
collected their first road win of the year at Dixie
State last week with a 42-23 victory.
The latter three games, all against GNAC
foes, did not count towards conference standings, but the Cougars’ 27-20 win at Central
Washington did, kicking off the six-game GNAC
schedule with a victory that gave Azusa Pacific
its eighth consecutive conference victory. With
its first GNAC win of the 2014 season under its
belt, the Cougars have now won 14 of its past 15
conference games, 16 of its last 18 against
GNAC foes, and 18 of 21 overall dating back to
the middle of the 2012 campaign.
win as a starter, Jeffries completed 14-of-23
passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns while
running 12 times for 96 yards and another score.
Fellow redshirt frosh Andrew Elffers has also
appeared in all five games, running for a 17-yard
touchdown on his first career carry in the season
-opening win over Grand Valley State. He has
yet to record an official pass attempt.
Receivers: Junior wideout Tanner Henry is the
team’s leading receiver with 16 catches for exactly 200 yards and five touchdowns through the
first five games. Azusa Pacific has six different
receivers who have recorded at least five receptions this year. Sophomore Ethan Zeidler’s 62yard reception against Dixie State is the team's
longest passing play of the season, and Zeidler
has eight catches for 121 yards since moving
into the starting lineup in Week 3.
Running Backs: The Cougars’ GNAC-leading
rushing attack is led by the national NCAA Division II rushing leader, Terrell Watson, whose 6foot-2, 240-pound frame has carried a significant
share of the offense with 881 rushing yards
(176.2 yards per game) and nine touchdowns on
146 carries. His steady production and four
games with at least 180 rushing yards have been
bolstered by contributions from junior Ryan Adams and Jeffries, who have combined for
another 363 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
The Cougars are averaging a league-leading
247 rushing yards per game and lead the GNAC
in rushing touchdowns with 14. Watson leads
Division II in rushing yards and is tied for sixth in
rushing touchdowns with nine.
Offensive Line: Azusa Pacific’s most experienced position offensively has solidified its reputation as dominant in the run game, paving the
way for GNAC bests of 230 rushing yards per
game, 4.9 yards per carry, and 12 rushing touchdowns. The front five have also allowed just
seven sacks, which is tied for the league’s lowest
total allowed. Senior right tackle Cody Clay,
junior right guard Jaylen Crutchfield, senior center Jacob Olsson, and sophomore left guard
Ahmad Sunda have started every game this
season at their respective positions, and senior
Jacob Thomas and sophomore Jordan Wernet have shared starting duties at left tackle.
SCHEDULE
Azusa Pacific’s conference schedule kicks off
with a clash between the two teams picked in the
preseason by GNAC coaches to finish at the top
of the conference. The defending GNAC champion Cougars were a unanimous pick to repeat as
champion, while Central Washington was second in the preseason coaches poll. The Cougars
follow up a challenging opener by hosting a resurgent Humboldt State, which has rebounded
from an 0-11 season last year to win four straight
to start the 2014 campaign, including a 30-10
win over Azusa Pacific in September.
After taking on Humboldt State at home on
Thursday, Oct. 9, Azusa Pacific remains home to
face Dixie State for a second time this year after
winning in Utah by a 42-23 score. The Cougars
go back on the road for an Oct. 25 visit to Rapid
City, South Dakota, to take on first-year GNAC
member South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, which boasts the GNAC’s most productive offense so far. The conference schedule
concludes with a Nov. 1 home game against
Western Oregon and a Nov. 8 visit to Simon
REVIEW BY POSITION: DEFENSE
Fraser. The Cougars host one final nonDefensive Line: Two of the Cougars’ three
conference game Nov. 15 against Menlo (NAIA
returning starters on defense have combined for
four starts this year, but senior Luke Siwek has
independent) to wrap up the regular season.
been a consistent force at nose tackle while
senior Campbell Trophy semifinalist Kalvin Davis
REVIEW BY POSITION: OFFENSE
Quarterbacks: Redshirt freshman QB Chad
and junior Oregon
Jeffries emerged as
transfer David Kafovalu
the starter beginning
have taken over starting
in Week 2, starting
defensive end spots.
every game since the
The Cougars are holdseason opener. As the
ing opponents to 135
first freshman starting
rushing yards per game,
quarterback at Azusa
and APU’s 17 sacks
Pacific since 2008,
rank third in the GNAC.
Jeffries has won three
Junior defensive end
Matthew Hackett leads
of his four starts, passing for 548 yards and
the pass rush with a
five touchdowns. The
team-high 3.5 sacks.
Returning starter Ta6-foot-2, 190-pound
DAVID KAFOVALU
CHAD JEFFRIES
laiasi Taueli has startdual-threat QB has
also rushed for 317 yards and three touchdowns. ed two of four games, registering 15 tackles, and
fellow returning starter Pasiaka Fahina rejoined
In the 32-24 victory over Simon Fraser, his first
the starting lineup in Week 3 and has 14 tackles
on the year.
Linebackers: Senior middle linebacker Steven
Fanua has been Azusa Pacific's defensive
leader, leading the team with 35 tackles and
GNAC Defensive Co-Player of the Week honors
after the Dixie State win two weeks ago. Fanua
has started all five games, forced one fumble,
and registered 1.5 tackles for loss, including a
sack. Sophomore rover Jonathan Thropay has
been the only other linebacker to start every
game, and he has 26 tackles with a sack as a
first-year starter. Juniors Greg Ehrhart and Errik
Manning split time at the whip until Na’im
Colbert started at Central Washington, and
Colbert registered a team-high seven tackles
(two for loss) with a sack and an interception in
the 27-20 road win.
Defensive Backs: Senior free safety Tyler
Thornton, the 2013 GNAC Defensive Player of
the Year, leads a Cougar secondary that features new starters in redshirt freshman Taliuaki
Suliafu at strong safety and senior Ronald
Douglas and sophomore C.J. Broussard at
cornerback. The Cougars have put together one
of the GNAC’s best passing defenses, surrendering a league-best 5.2 yards per pass attempt.
Thornton has tallied 29 tackles, five pass deflections, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles
to help lead the defense, while Suliafu burst into
his starting role with 12 tackles (three for loss)
and three QB hurries in the season-opening win
over Grand Valley State. He has 23 tackles, a
team-high 6.0 tackles for loss, and four pass
breakups, while Broussard ranks fourth on the
team with 28 tackles and an interception. Douglas, who converted to defense after playing his
first three years as a running back, is now a fivegame starter on the defensive side with 16 tackles (10 solo) and three pass breakups.
REVIEW BY POSITION: SPECIAL TEAMS
Junior Jamie Cacciatore has added full-time
punting duties to his roles as the placekicker.
Cacciatore has hit two-of-three field goals this
year with a season-long of 37 yards, and he is
15-of-18 on PATs. He has put seven of his 21
kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks, and
his 21 points this season have pushed his career
total to 174 points, which is third all-time among
Azusa Pacific kickers and ninth on the program’s
overall scoring list. Cacciatore is averaging 38.4
yards per punt, with 10 of his 28 punts pinning
opponents inside their own 20-yard line.
In the return game, sophomore Tarik Myles is
tied for the GNAC lead in
total punt returns (13) and
ranks fifth in the league in
punt return average (6.6),
with 13 returns for 86
yards. He’s also the team
leader in kickoff returns
with six attempts for 127
yards, including a seasonlong of 40 yards. Senior
Deji Olajide has six kick
returns for 86 yards, sophomore Nick Barnett has
TARIK MYLES
three kickoff return attempts for 64 yards, and
sophomore Tyree Davis has one return for 23
yards.
2013 Azusa Pacific
HEAD COACH VICTOR SANTA CRUZ
WATCH LIFE ON FILM: VICTOR
Head coach Victor Santa Cruz has taken Azusa Pacific football to the next level, and the future couldn't
be brighter for a program that enters full NCAA Division II membership in 2014.
Santa Cruz guided Azusa Pacific through its NCAA transition by leading the Cougars to the 2013
Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship in the program's second season of NCAA competition. In doing so, Santa Cruz took a Cougar team picked fifth in the GNAC preseason poll to a 9-1
league record before concluding the historic season with a dominant postseason win in the Victory Bowl,
67-0 over Greenville College, to give Azusa Pacific its third 10-win season in program history.
For his efforts, Santa Cruz was named the 2013 GNAC and National Christian College Athletic Association Coach of the Year, and the 10-2 campaign pushed the Cougars' record over the past four years
to 29-16. The outstanding coaching staff he has assembled includes NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Slater,
who was instrumental in the development of former walk-on tight end Luke Marquardt into an NFLcaliber offensive lineman (currently with the San Francisco 49ers).
For all his recent success on the field, Santa Cruz is just as proud of the impact he's made on the
program by placing his emphasis on the transformation of young men who can achieve success after
graduation. His focus on academics has resulted in landing a league-high 21 players from Azusa Pacific
on the GNAC All-Academic team over the past two seasons.
"I'm a passionate guy," said Santa Cruz. "I'm passionate about Jesus Christ, my family and Azusa
Pacific. Through competition on the field and in the classroom, I want to see young men exit this program with an understanding of effective process, a sense of self, and the vision to become successful
husbands, fathers, employees and employers."
It's a philosophy that has delivered concrete results, as evidenced by Azusa Pacific's recent success
both on and off the field. The Cougars used a four-game winning streak at the end of the 2012 season as a springboard into a 10-2 campaign and an
outright GNAC championship in 2013. The first two years of Division II competition came on the heels of back-to-back playoff appearances which
wrapped up the program's long-standing affiliation as an NAIA independent program, and Santa Cruz was recognized as the NAIA Independent Coach
of the Year in 2010 and 2011.
The 2011 season, which was Azusa Pacific's final year competing in the NAIA, opened with a narrow 42-40 loss to University of San Diego in a wild
shootout that featured 48 combined fourth-quarter points in front of a school-record crowd of 6,124. Despite the season-opening defeat, Santa Cruz
guided his team to six straight wins by an average margin of 38 points. The only other regular-season loss was a 38-31 setback at Lindenwood, but a
resilient set of Cougars regrouped and closed out the regular season with back-to-back blowout wins over fellow NAIA independents Southern Oregon
and Menlo to earn a spot in the 16-team NAIA playoffs.
Azusa Pacific piled up 587 yards of total offense in a 49-26 first-round playoff win before traveling to Helena, Montana, for the second consecutive
postseason, for a quarterfinal matchup with defending national champion Carroll College. The Cougars scored on the game's opening possession and
didn't trail until late in the fourth quarter when Carroll chewed up over eight minutes of the clock with an 18-play scoring drive to edge the Cougars, 1714.
Santa Cruz's 2011 offense, led by two-time NAIA Independent Offensive Player of the Year QB John van den Raadt, rushed for a school-record
3,915 yards in 2011 (326.2 yards per game) and also set the program's single-season records for scoring (45.6 points per game) and total offense
(496.4 yards per game). Van den Raadt, who started 40 consecutive games for Santa Cruz, ended up shattering the program's career record for total
offense, finishing with 9,335 yards which included another program-record of 6,639 yards passing. He was the only QB in scholarship college football
(non-NCAA Division III) to average 100 yards rushing per game, and he was the leading rusher for Santa Cruz's offense which led the NAIA in rushing
(3,915 yards) and scoring average (45.6), and also ranked as college football's most productive rushing offense by averaging 7.6 yards per rush attempt, making Azusa Pacific the only four-year college football program at any level in 2011 to average over seven yards per rush.
That final round of Cougar success in the NAIA was even more rewarding due to the process it took for an independent program to get there. Santa
Cruz annually clashed with some of the nation's top programs, putting together schedules comprised primarily of top NCAA Division II, Division I FCS,
and NAIA programs. As a result, the Cougars traveled throughout the country to play teams in Florida, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Oregon, Louisiana,
Missouri, Washington, Montana, and Oklahoma. The wide range of experiences the well-traveled program collected throughout the process helped
prepare the Cougars for a successful 2010 season which featured the program's first NAIA playoff appearance since 2005.
True to his word, Santa Cruz's players lived up to his challenge to compete in the classroom, as well. In 2009, Azusa Pacific was one of just three
football programs in the nation to earn the NAIA's prestigious title of "Scholar Team" for maintaining a team-wide grade point average of better than 3.0
(on a 4.0 scale).
Now in his 14th year on the Cougar coaching staff, Santa Cruz came to Azusa Pacific in 2001, serving five seasons as an assistant before taking
over as head coach in 2006. During his first three seasons he served as the offensive coordinator, overseeing the development of the program's alltime leading passer (Luke Winslow) and the fourth-best all-time rusher (Ben Buys) at the time they graduated.
Santa Cruz played his collegiate ball at the University of Hawai'i, where he was a four-year linebacker for the Warriors, tallying 139 tackles (83 solo)
during his career. He redshirted the 1990 season and then played in 46 games over the next four seasons (1991-94). As a 1992 sophomore, he played
on the Rainbows' Western Athletic Conference championship team that beat Illinois in the Holiday Bowl.
As a collegiate coach, Santa Cruz has been credited for maintaining an atmosphere of Cougar football that impacts players' lives beyond the field.
"I've come to realize that no matter what level you're at, you and your players want to win," said Santa Cruz. "Moving up or staying isn't necessarily
my goal but making an impression on my players, working hard, and raising my family are."
Santa Cruz has developed and directs the Azusa Pacific Football Academic Organization and Success Strategy which works with all transfers and
freshmen in their quest for achievement in the classroom. His first team, the 2006 Cougars, was named to the first-ever NAIA Scholar Team.
The son of a former U.S. Marines major, Santa Cruz lived in Hawai'i, Arizona, Japan, Orange County and San Diego, where he became a prep
standout at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, Calif. He was the Palomar League Defensive Player of the Year while collecting All-CIF honors
as a 1989 senior.
Prior to his coaching career, Santa Cruz worked in sales and marketing for the Sport Supply Group.
Santa Cruz graduated from the University of Hawai'i with a bachelor's degree in economics in 1995, and he completed a master's in organizational
leadership from Azusa Pacific in 2010.
Santa Cruz, who also teaches in the university's exercise and sport science department, lives in Rancho Cucamonga with his wife Jamie and their
three children, Victor, Jr. (13), Izabella (11), and Levi (8).
2013 Azusa Pacific
NCAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL RANKINGS
AFCA Coaches’ Poll (Oct. 6, 2014)
Rank Prev
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
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7
8
8
9
10
10
9
11
11
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13
13
14
15
15
14
16
17
17
18
18
19
19
20
20
21
21
24
22
23
23
NR
24
NR
25
16
School (1st place votes)
Northwest Missouri State (30)
Colorado State-Pueblo (1)
Minnesota State-Mankato
Minnesota-Duluth
North Alabama
Lenoir-Rhyne
Henderson State
Ohio Dominican
Shepherd
West Chester
Delta State
Bloomsburg
Ferris State
Harding
Winston-Salem State
Colorado Mines
Carson-Newman
Pittsburg State
Slippery Rock
Sioux Falls
West Georgia
Michigan Tech
Concord
Humboldt State
Midwestern State
Record
5-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
4-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
4-0
5-0
5-0
4-0
4-1
5-0
4-1
4-1
5-0
5-0
5-0
4-0
5-0
5-0
3-1
Pts
774
735
698
682
641
591
571
548
501
500
480
422
392
317
316
310
264
223
218
208
165
141
72
61
49
Others receiving votes: Texas A&M-Commerce, 40; Ouachita Baptist, 38;
Central Oklahoma, 35; Upper Iowa, 31; Ashland (Ohio), 15; Azusa Pacific,
15; Angelo State, 7; American International, 4; West Alabama, 3; Charleston
(W.Va.), 2; Indianapolis, 2; Truman, 2; California (Pa.), 1; Indiana (Pa.), 1.
D2Football.com (Oct. 7, 2014)
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23
NR
24
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25
NR
School
Northwest Missouri State
Colorado State-Pueblo
Minnesota State-Mankato
Henderson State
Minnesota Duluth
North Alabama
Ohio Dominican
Lenoir-Rhyne
West Chester
Shepherd
Ferris State
Delta State
Bloomsburg
Slippery Rock
Winston-Salem
Pittsburg State
Carson-Newman
Colorado Mines
Harding
Sioux Falls
Concord
Humboldt State
West Georgia
Indianapolis
Central Oklahoma
Record
5-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
4-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
4-0
5-0
5-0
4-1
4-1
4-1
5-0
4-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
5-0
4-1
4-1
VS. NCAA DIVISION II
Since 1996, Azusa Pacific is 32-26 vs. NCAA Division
II teams. In 2010, the Cougars snapped a 10-game
losing streak to D-II teams by defeating Lincoln (Mo.)
University, 59-14, and in 2011 Azusa Pacific split a pair
of road games against D-II foes in consecutive weeks,
defeating future GNAC rival Dixie State, 48-19, before
transitioning D-II program Lindenwood (Mo.) edged the
Cougars by a 38-31 tally the following week.
Azusa Pacific joined Division II’s Great Northwest
Athletic Conference in 2012, going 4-6 that year against
GNAC foes. The Cougars have faced at least two D-II
opponents every season since 2003, when Humboldt
State was the Cougars’ lone D-II foe.
Azusa Pacific vs. the GNAC
(current members)
Opponent
Record 2014
2013
Central Washington 4-6 W, 27-20 (A) L, 3-7 (H); W, 24-17 (A)
Dixie State
7-3 W, 42-23 (A) W, 36-20 (A); W, 23-20 (H)
Humboldt State
10-18 L, 10-30 (A) W, 28-2 (H); W, 21-13 (A)
Simon Fraser
4-1 W, 32-24 (H) W, 44-36 (H); W, 28-19 (A)
South Dakota Mines 0-0 Oct. 25 (A)
—
Western Oregon
4-4 Nov. 1 (H)
W, 34-32 (A); W, 38-28 (H)
COUGARS POSTSEASON HISTORY
Azusa Pacific qualified for the NAIA
playoffs eight times, all since 1998,
and the Cougars made a ninth postseason appearance with last year’s
invitation to the National Christian
College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
Victory Bowl. The Cougars are 10-7 all
-time in postseason play. They won
their first six NAIA playoff games,
including all four in 1998 when they
won the national championship in their
first-ever postseason appearance.
Below is a game-by-game list of
Azusa Pacific’s all-time playoff results.
1998 (NAIA Playoffs)
at Azusa, Calif. (first round)
Azusa Pacific 31, Taylor 28
at Azusa, Calif. (quarterfinals)
Azusa Pacific 35, C. Washington 28
at Azusa, Calif. (semifinals)
Azusa Pacific 26, Huron 24
at Savannah, Tenn. (championship)
Azusa Pacific 17, Olivet Nazarene 14
1999 (NAIA Playoffs)
at Azusa, Calif. (first round)
Azusa Pacific 31, Doane 12
at Azusa, Calif. (quarterfinals)
Azusa Pacific 38, Hastings 35
at Azusa, Calif. (semifinals)
Georgetown 66, Azusa Pacific 35
A TRADITION CONTINUED
Azusa Pacific concluded its NAIA affiliation in 2012
with a record eight consecutive Directors’ Cups, emblematic of the Cougars being the top athletics program in the
NAIA from 2005-12.
Sponsored by Learfield Sports, the Directors’ Cup was
developed by USA Today and the National Association of
Collegiate Directors of Athletics as an annual awards
program that recognizes the best overall athletics programs in the NAIA and NCAA. Points are awarded to
each school based on their postseason progression
through the playoffs in sports for men and women.
Since the inception of the Directors’ Cup program at
the NAIA level in 1995-96, Azusa Pacific is the only NAIA
institution to appear in the top 10 of the standings all 17
years, and the Cougars concluded their NAIA membership with 14 consecutive top-five Directors’ Cup finishes,
a total unmatched by any other NAIA athletics program.
During its final two years of transition to the active
NCAA Division II membership it now enjoys, Azusa Pacific was presented with the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) 2013 and 2014 Presidential
Award for Excellence, honoring Cougar Athletics as the
organization’s top overall athletics program the past two
years based on performance in NCCAA national championship events.
By claiming the NCCAA top honor two years running,
Azusa Pacific has claimed the award for best overall athletics program within its championship affiliation for 10
consecutive years.
The Cougars won three NCCAA national championships in 2013-14, claiming men’s cross country, women’s
soccer, and men’s tennis titles.
2000 (NAIA Playoffs)
at Olathe, Kan. (first round)
MidAmerica Naz. 27, Azusa Pacific 21
2003 (NAIA Playoffs)
at Bismarck, N.D. (first round)
Mary 20, Azusa Pacific 2
2004 (NAIA Playoffs)
at Alva, Okla. (first round)
Azusa Pacific 16, NW Oklahoma 0
at Azusa, Calif. (quarterfinals)
Azusa Pacific 24, Sioux Falls 3
at Helena, Mont. (semifinals)
Carroll 14, Azusa Pacific 10
2005 (NAIA Playoffs)
at Azusa, Calif. (first round)
Montana Tech 24, Azusa Pacific 17
2010 (NAIA Playoffs)
at Helena, Mont. (first round)
Carroll 35, Azusa Pacific 21
2011 (NAIA Playoffs)
at Azusa, Calif. (first round)
Azusa Pacific 49, Ottawa 26
at Helena, Mont. (quarterfinals)
Carroll 17, Azusa Pacific 14
2013 (NCCAA Victory Bowl)
at Rome, Ga.
Azusa Pacific 67, Greenville (IL) 0
2013 Azusa Pacific
Conference Standings
TEAM
CONF OVERALL PF PA
Humboldt State
1-0
5-0
194 43
Azusa Pacific
1-0
4-1
137 120
Central Washington 1-1
2-3
179 132
Simon Fraser
1-1
1-4
98 183
Western Oregon
0-0
2-3
138 157
South Dakota Mines 0-1
1-4
139 225
Dixie State
0-1
0-5
96 213
This Week’s Schedule (all times Pacific)
Humboldt State at Azusa Pacific, 6:00 pm-Thursday
Central Washington at South Dakota Mines, 12:00 pm
Dixie State at Western Oregon, 1:00 pm
Simon Fraser at Idaho State, 1:35 pm
2014 Team Statistical Leaders
SCORING MARGIN
GAMES
1. Humboldt State
5
2. Central Washington 5
3. Azusa Pacific
5
4. Western Oregon
5
5. Simon Fraser
5
6. South Dakota Mines 5
7. Dixie State
5
PF
194
179
137
138
98
139
96
PA MARGIN
43
+151
132
+47
120
+17
157
-19
183
-85
225
-86
213
-117
TOTAL OFFENSE
RUSH
1. South Dakota Mines 692
2. Humboldt State
1169
3. Central Washington 653
4. Azusa Pacific
1235
5. Western Oregon
231
6. Dixie State
653
7. Simon Fraser
356
PASS
1576
1010
1374
583
1474
1037
1159
YARDS
2268
2179
2027
1818
1705
1690
1515
AVG
453.6
435.8
405.4
363.6
341.0
338.0
303.0
TOTAL DEFENSE
RUSH
1. Humboldt State
352
2. Azusa Pacific
673
3. Central Washington 888
4. Western Oregon
727
5. Simon Fraser
797
6. Dixie State
936
7. South Dakota Mines 966
PASS
863
905
786
1318
1323
1211
1759
YARDS
1215
1578
1674
2045
2120
2147
2725
AVG
243.0
315.6
334.8
409.0
424.0
429.4
545.0
3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS
1. Central Washington
2. South Dakota Mines
3. Humboldt State
4. Azusa Pacific
5. Simon Fraser
6. Western Oregon
7. Dixie State
CONV
41
33
31
25
27
26
24
ATT
87
72
81
66
78
78
76
PCT
47.1
45.8
38.3
37.9
34.6
33.3
31.6
RED ZONE OFFENSE TDS (RUSH/PASS) FG
1. South Dakota Mines 16 (8/8)
1
2. Dixie State
11 (7/4)
2
3. Western Oregon
9 (3/6)
3
4. Humboldt State
19 (14/5) 3
5. Central Washington 14 (9/5)
4
6. Azusa Pacific
15 (11/4) 2
7. Simon Fraser
8 (1/7)
3
TOTAL/OPPS
%
17/18
13/15
12/14
22/26
18/22
17/21
11/21
94.4
86.7
85.7
84.6
81.8
81.0
52.4
RED ZONE DEFENSE TDS (RUSH/PASS) FG
1. Humboldt State
0 (0/0)
2
2. Western Oregon
10 (7/3)
3
3. Azusa Pacific
9 (4/5)
3
Central Washington 9 (4/5)
3
5. South Dakota Mines 21 (11/10) 1
6. Dixie State
20 (13/7) 6
7. Simon Fraser
18 (8/10) 3
TOTAL/OPPS
2/5
13/19
12/17
12/17
22/31
26/33
21/21
%
40.0
68.4
70.6
70.6
71.0
78.8
100.0
THE HONOR GOES TO...
 For the second consecutive year, Azusa Pacific University claimed the Great Northwest Athletic Conference academic team championship in football, posting the highest team grade point average among the conference’s six football programs at 2.92,
which was the highest football team GPA in the 13-year history of the GNAC team
academic award. The Cougars were one of three GNAC teams which claimed conference championships both on the field and in the classroom.
 Azusa Pacific earned its first ever top-25 Division II ranking by appearing at 22nd in
the preseason AFCA Coaches' poll. The Cougars were also ranked 22nd in Lindy’s
2014 national college football preview and 25th in The Sporting News 2014 college
football magazine.
 Senior RB Terrell Watson, the 2013 GNAC Offensive Player of the Year, was
named Lindy’s 2014 Preseason Division II Offensive Player of the Year, earning a
spot on Lindy’s 2014 All-Division II First Team Offense. Watson rushed for 1812
yards and 23 touchdowns on 301 carries in a record-breaking season in 2013.
 Senior FS Tyler Thornton, the 2013 GNAC Defensive Player of the Year, was
named to The Sporting News Division II All-American Team. Thornton led the Cougars in total tackles at 120, with 66 solo tackles and 54 assists, along with interceptions, returning five picks for 146 yards, including a 99-yard touchdown return.
 Watson and Thornton were also first-team selections to the 26th USA College Football Division II Pre-Season All-American Teams, which also featured junior K Jamie
Cacciatore as a third-team pick and senior OL Cody Clay as honorable mention.
 D2Football.com named Watson and Thornton to the first team preseason allAmerican squad. Clay was named to the second team.
 On the Beyond Sports Network (BSN) 2014 Preseason Division II All-America Football Team, Azusa Pacific was represented by Thornton (first team), Cacciatore
(second team), and Watson (third team).
LAST MEETING
LAST GAME (HUMBOLDT STATE)
Humboldt State 53, South Dakota Mines 0
Humboldt State 30, Azusa Pacific 10
Humboldt State put 46 points on the
September 13, 2014 (HSU home)
board in the first half before coasting in the
A week after Azusa Pacific’s momentous second half to the blowout victory in their
GNAC opener. Senior RB Nick Ricciardulli
season-opening win, the No. 14-ranked
Cougars were vulnerable to an upset, and rushed for the first three touchdowns of the
in-state rival Humboldt State obliged with a game before freshman RB Richard Doctor
30-10 victory at the Redwood Bowl.
finished off South Dakota Mines with the
While the Lumberjacks keyed on Allfinal three rushing TDs of the game. The
American RB Terrell Watson, limiting him
win was the first time HSU produced a
to 51 yards on 18 carries, their offense
shutout since 2004, and the Lumberjacks
produced a pair of 100-yard rushers in Nick recorded 12 tackles for loss and picked off
two passes. Freshman QB Robert Webber
Ricciardulli and Ja'Quan Gardner as HSU
jumped out to a 23-0 lead and led 30-3 at
threw for 85 yards and connected on a 59halftime. Gardner's 54-yard TD run opened yard scoring pass to freshman RB Ja'Quan
Gardner.
up the scoring just over a minute into the
contest, and he added a six-yard TD with
11:18 left in the first quarter.
LAST GAME (AZUSA PACIFIC)
Humboldt State tacked on a field goal for Azusa Pacific 27, Central Washington 20
its third score in as many possessions to
Terrell Watson broke Azusa Pacific’s
start the game, and an Azusa Pacific fumble led to Ricciardulli’s five-yard scoring run first-half rushing record with 199 of his seato make it 23-0 with 10:39 left in the secson-high 256 yards, scoring two first-half
ond quarter. The Cougars got on the score- TDs to give the Cougars a 27-7 halftime
board with Jamie Cacciatore's 26-yard field lead that held up for a GNAC-opening win
goal five minutes later in the quarter.
over Central Washington. Redshirt freshRicciardulli led all rushers with 146 yards man QB Chad Jeffries completed nine-ofon 23 carries, while Gardner averaged 8.5 15 passes for 110 yards and connected
yards per carry on his 16 touches, finishing with junior WR Tanner Henry for two TDs.
with 136 rushing yards. The Lumberjacks
Junior LB Na'im Colbert led the Cougar
piled up 288 rushing yards and outgained
defense with seven tackles while recording
Azusa Pacific 406-260 in total offense.
his first career interception in the win. As a
unit, the defense produced three turnovers.
2013 Azusa Pacific
OFFENSE: SPREAD
DEFENSE: EAGLE
WR
14
80
Tanner Henry
Preston van Hofwegen
Jr.
Jr.
6-3 180
5-11 185
DE
98
94
David Kafovalu
Jason Schwartz
Jr.
R-Fr.
6-5
6-3
245
225
TE
87
88
Mitch Lomax
Grant Widmer
So.
Jr.
6-3
6-3
248
220
NT
99
90
Luke Siwek
Jordan Tanioka
Sr.
Jr.
6-0 295
5-10 275
LT
73
77
Jordan Wernet
Christian Kama
So.
Jr.
6-4
6-4
290
280
DE
58
61
Matthew Hackett
Haden Hobbs
Jr.
R-Fr.
6-2
6-1
240
220
LG
69
66
Jacob Thomas
Sakalaia Hungalu
Sr.
Fr.
6-3
6-0
280
316
93
95
Pasiaka Fahina
Tyran Shaw
Sr.
R-Fr.
6-0
6-3
270
281
C
68
70
Ahmad Sunda
Chris Auxier
So.
Jr.
6-3
6-3
322
280
55
17
Na’im Colbert
Errik Manning
Jr.
Jr.
5-11 236
6-1 230
RG
64
76
Jaylen Crutchfield
Ricky Vichot
Jr.
R-Fr.
6-2
6-6
333
303
45
24
Steven Fanua
Sam Flemming
Sr.
So.
6-1 225
5-11 228
RT
74
65
Cody Clay
Walker VandenHazel
Sr.
R-Fr.
6-6
6-6
305
295
25
48
Jonathan Thropay
Cameron Villalobos
So.
Sr.
6-4
6-0
215
195
QB
12
11
Chad Jeffries
Andrew Elffers
R-Fr.
R-Fr.
6-2
6-3
190
210
CB
23
8
Ronald Douglas
Anthony Craft
Sr.
Fr.
6-0
5-9
187
168
TB
33
43
Terrell Watson
Ryan Adams
Sr.
Jr.
6-2
6-0
240
227
SS
30
7
Andre Myles
Tyree Davis
Sr.
So.
6-1 196
5-11 166
WR
2
21
Ed Dillihunt
Tarik Myles
Sr.
So.
5-11 210
5-6 152
FS
5
28
Tyler Thornton
Dylan Storm
Sr.
Sr.
5-8
6-1
182
183
WR
83
13
Ethan Zeidler
Deji Olajide
So.
Sr.
6-0
5-6
195
165
CB
19
1
Kenny Norton
C.J. Broussard
R-Fr.
So.
6-1
6-0
194
191
SPECIALISTS
PK
16
60
Jamie Cacciatore
Micky DeFiebre
Jr.
Sr.
5-8 175
5-11 222
KR
13
7
Deji Olajide
Tyree Davis
Sr.
So.
5-6 165
5-11 166
KO
16
60
Jamie Cacciatore
Micky DeFiebre
Jr.
Sr.
5-8 175
5-11 222
PR
21
41
Tarik Myles
Nick Barnett
So.
So.
5-6 150
5-10 179
P
16
36
Jamie Cacciatore
Jon Root
Jr.
Sr.
5-8
6-4
175
204
LS
84
90
Matthew Orzech
Jordan Tanioka
So.
Jr.
6-3 237
5-10 275
H
11
15
Andrew Elffers
Nick Owens
R-Fr.
Sr.
6-3
6-0
210
185
Released 10/6/2014
2013 Azusa Pacific
70 Auxier, Chris ......................................... AWK-shur
91 Bochi, Brandon ...................................... BOW-chee
31 Boston, Deven.............................................. DEV-in
97 Brooks, Khylan ............................................ KYE-len
16 Cacciatore, Jamie .................... catch-uh-TORE-ee
53 Capacchione, Eric ...................... CAP-uh-kee-own
54 Caraveo, Christian...................... CARE-uh-vay-oh
18 Dravis, Kyle............................................. DRAY-viss
93 Fahina, Pasiaka ... PAH-see-AH-kah fah-HEE-nah
98 Kafovalu, David ....................... KAH-foe-VAH-loo
79 Kircher, Alex ........................................... KUR-chur
21 Myles, Tarik.....................................TAIR-ick Miles
81 Olajide, Deji ............. DAY-zhee oh-LAH-zhi-day
84 Orzech, Matthew .................................... ORR-zeck
99 Siwek, Luke ............................................ SIGH-weck
37 Suliafu, Taliuaki .......Tall-ee-WALK-ee soo-lee-AH-foo
68 Sunda, Ahmad ....................AH-mahd SOON-dah
90 Tanioka, Jordan ............................ tah-nee-OH-kah
97 Taueli, Talaiasi ... Tah-lye-AH-see Tah-WELL-ee
25 Thropay, Jonathan ............................ THROW-pay
49 Thropay, Josiah .................................. THROW-pay
76 Vichot, Ricky ............................................ vi-SHOW
48 Villalobos, Cameron ................. vee-uh-LOW-bos
33 Watson, Terrell ........................................ Turr-ELL
73 Wernet, Jordan ......................................wur-NETT
83 Zeidler, Ethan ........................................... ZYDE-ler
Had 100 Yards Rushing ................................................................................ Terrell Watson vs. Dixie State, 9/27/14 (187 yards)
Had 200 Yards Rushing ............................................................... Terrell Watson vs. Central Washington, 10/4/14 (256 yards)
Had 300 Yards Rushing .......................................................................... Terrell Watson vs. Simon Fraser, 10/12/13 (302 yards)
Scored 2 Rushing TDs....................................................................................... Terrell Watson vs. Central Washington, 10/4/14
Scored 3 Rushing TDs....................................................................................................... Terrell Watson vs. Dixie State, 9/27/14
Scored 4 Rushing TDs.....................................................................................................................Ben Buys vs. La Verne, 10/25/03
Scored 5 Rushing TDs................................................................................................. Terrell Watson vs. Simon Fraser, 10/12/13
Had 300 Yards Passing .................................................................................. Rudy Carlton vs. Whitworth, 10/20/07 (352 yards)
Had 400 Yards Passing .................................................................................. Nick Owens vs. Simon Fraser, 10/6/12 (425 yards)
Threw 5 TD Passes ............................................................................................................ Rudy Carlton vs. Whitworth, 10/20/07
Had 100 Yards Receiving .............................................................................. Ed Dillihunt vs. Simon Fraser, 11/16/13 (136 yards)
Had 200 Yards Receiving ............................................................................. Caleb Willis vs. Cal Lutheran, 10/14/00 (249 yards)
Caught 4 TD Receptions ............................................................................................................. Jon Davis vs. Whitworth, 11/3/07
Returned a Kickoff for a TD ............................................................. Tarik Myles vs. Central Washington, 10/26/13 (92 yards)
Returned a Punt for a TD .................................................................................... Trent Sakioka vs. San Diego, 9/1/07 (77 yards)
Returned an Interception for a TD .............................................................. Sam Flemming vs. Greenville, 11/23/13 (48 yards)
Returned a Fumble for a TD .......................................................... Matthew Hackett vs. Humboldt State, 10/13/12 (19 yards)
Made 3 Field Goals ..................................................................Jamie Cacciatore vs. Dixie State, 11/9/13 (19, 34, and 25 yards)
Made 4 Field Goals ............................................... Jamie Cacciatore vs. Western Oregon, 10/5/13 (40, 34, 28, and 26 yards)
Made a 50+-Yard Field Goal .........................................................................Jamie Cacciatore vs. Dixie State, 52 yards, 9/14/13
Had a 60+ Yard Punt ............................................................................................ Sean Barber vs. Dixie State, 9/14/13 (60 yards)
Had 70+ Yard Punt ............................................................................. D.J. Williams vs. Central Washington, 11/1/97 (74 yards)
Blocked a Field Goal ................................................................................................Silas Goma vs. Central Washington, 10/20/12
Blocked a Punt .............................................................................................................. Kevin Schick vs. Western Oregon, 10/5/13
Blocked a PAT ..............................................................................................................................Cody Clay vs. Dixie State, 9/27/14
Intercepted 2 Passes .......................................................................................................... Tyler Thornton vs. Dixie State, 11/2/13
Intercepted 3 Passes ............................................................................................ Matt Zaengle vs. Central Washington, 11/28/98
Made a 2-Point Conversion ....................................................................................... JoJo Bones rush vs. Simon Fraser, 11/10/12
AZUSA PACIFIC GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS (current week starters projected from two-deep)
Date (site)
09/04 (H)
09/13 (A)
09/20 (H)
09/27 (A)
10/04 (A)
10/09 (H)
10/18 (H)
10/25 (A)
11/01 (H)
11/08 (A)
11/15 (H)
Date (site)
09/04 (H)
09/13 (A)
09/20 (H)
09/27 (A)
10/04 (A)
10/09 (H)
10/18 (H)
10/25 (A)
11/01 (H)
11/08 (A)
11/15 (H)
Opponent
Grand Valley St.
Humboldt St.
Simon Fraser
Dixie State
Central Wash.
Humboldt St.
Dixie State
S. Dakota Mines
Western Ore.
Simon Fraser
Menlo
Opponent
Grand Valley St.
Humboldt St.
Simon Fraser
Dixie State
Central Wash.
Humboldt St.
Dixie State
S. Dakota Mines
Western Ore.
Simon Fraser
Menlo
WR
Henry
Henry
Henry
Henry
Henry
Henry
TE/HB/WR
Jos. Thropay
Lomax
Widmer
Jos. Thropay
Widmer
Lomax
LT
Wernet
Wernet
Thomas
Thomas
Thomas
Thomas
LG
Sunda
Sunda
Sunda
Sunda
Wernet
Wernet
C
Olsson
Olsson
Olsson
Olsson
Sunda
Sunda
RG
Crutchfield
Crutchfield
Crutchfield
Crutchfield
Crutchfield
Crutchfield
RT
Clay
Clay
Clay
Clay
Clay
Clay
QB
Owens
Jeffries
Jeffries
Jeffries
Jeffries
Jeffries
TB
Watson
Watson
Watson
Watson
Watson
Watson
WR
T. Myles
Dravis
Dravis
Dillihunt
Olajide
Dillihunt
WR
Robertson
Robertson
Zeidler
Zeidler
Zeidler
Zeidler
DE
Taueli
Taueli
Kafovalu
Kafovalu
Kafovalu
Kafovalu
NT
Siwek
Siwek
Siwek
Siwek
Siwek
Siwek
DE
Hackett
K. Davis
K. Davis
K. Davis
Hackett
Hackett
BANDIT
Kafovalu
Kafovalu
Fahina
Fahina
Bochi
Fahina
WHIP
K. Davis
Manning
Ehrhart
Ehrhart
Colbert
Colbert
MLB
Fanua
Fanua
Fanua
Fanua
Fanua
Fanua
ROVER
Jon. Thropay
Jon. Thropay
Jon. Thropay
Jon. Thropay
Jon. Thropay
Jon. Thropay
CB
Douglas
Douglas
Douglas
Douglas
Douglas
Douglas
SS
Suliafu
Suliafu
Suliafu
Suliafu
A. Myles
A. Myles
FS
Thornton
Thornton
Thornton
Thornton
Thornton
Thornton
CB
CJ Broussard
CJ Broussard
CJ Broussard
CJ Broussard
CJ Broussard
Norton
2013 Azusa Pacific
Azusa Pacific Numerical Roster
Week 6 Full Roster vs. Humboldt State
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16
17
19
19
20
21
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24
25
26
27
27
28
29
30
30
31
32
33
34
36
37
37
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38
39
39
40
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42
43
44
45
46
47
47
48
49
49
50
51
NAME
POS
HT
C.J. Broussard
CB
6-0
Ed Dillihunt
WR 5-11
Jacob Shaddox
RB
5-10
Andre Hill
WR
6-0
Tyler Thornton
FS
5-8
LaJuan Moye
CB
5-10
Tyree Davis
CB
5-11
Anthony Craft
CB
5-9
Darryl Miller
FS
6-0
Preston Campbell
QB
5-10
Matthew Palmer
CB
6-2
Andrew Elffers
QB
6-3
Chad Jeffries
QB
6-2
Deji Olajide
WR
5-6
Tanner Henry
WR
6-3
Nick Owens
QB
6-0
Jamie Cacciatore
K
5-8
Johnny King
S
5-11
Errik Manning
LB
6-1
Kenny Norton
CB
6-1
Devin Hardy
WR
6-2
David Corral
LB
5-10
Tarik Myles
WR/RB 5-6
Geremy Satele
RB
5-6
Ronald Douglas
RB
6-0
Sam Flemming
DB
5-11
Jonathan Thropay
DB
6-4
Jordan Johnson
S
6-0
Martin Brown
RB
5-8
Ben Casebier
FS
5-9
Dylan Storm
SS
6-1
Aubrey Berry
RB
5-8
Blaine Aguiar
K
5-10
Andre Myles
SS
6-1
Deven Boston
RB
5-10
Andrew Ramirez
S
5-8
Terrell Watson
RB
6-2
Rey Osuna
LB
5-8
Jon Root
P
6-4
Taliuaki Suliafu
SS
6-0
Lucas Widmer
WR
6-3
Reed Fletcher
LB
5-11
Alec Shoffeitt
LB
5-9
Gaige Allen
WR
5-8
E.J. Beasley
FS
6-0
Joshua Grant
LB
6-1
Nick Barnett
CB
5-10
Reggie Bland
S
5-9
Ryan Adams
RB
6-0
Zach McPherson
LB
6-1
Steven Fanua
LB
6-1
Andre Apodaca
LB
6-0
DaMetrie Funchess
LB
5-10
Logan Wolfley
S
5-9
Cameron Villalobos ROV
6-0
Lucas Daggon
DE
5-11
Josiah Thropay
TE
6-5
Talaiasi Taueli
DL
6-1
Jalen Wyatt
DE
6-3
WT
191
210
209
195
182
179
166
168
210
183
196
210
190
165
180
185
175
196
230
194
185
189
150
227
187
228
215
194
180
190
183
181
188
196
196
207
240
187
204
175
195
215
193
164
196
190
179
206
227
210
225
207
228
171
195
220
250
275
259
CLASS
Sophomore
Senior*
Freshman
Senior*
Senior
Sophomore*
Sophomore
Freshman
Freshman*
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman*
Sophomore*
Senior
Junior*
Senior*
Junior
Junior
Junior*
Freshman*
Junior
Freshman
Sophomore
Freshman*
Senior
Sophomore*
Sophomore*
Junior
Junior*
Freshman*
Senior
Junior*
Freshman
Senior
Freshman
Freshman
Senior
Freshman
Senior
Freshman*
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman*
Freshman
Sophomore*
Freshman
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior*
Freshman*
Senior
Freshman
Junior*
Freshman
Senior*
Junior
Sophomore
Junior
Freshman
MAJOR
Physical Education
Physical Education
Applied Exercise Science
Sociology
Business
Applied Exercise Science
Psychology
Business Management
Psychology
Business Management
Applied Health
Business Management
Physical Education
Theology
Business
M.A.-Management
Applied Exercise Science
Applied Exercise Science
Sociology
Business
Kinesiology
Business Marketing
HIstory
Applied Exercise Science
General Psychology
Criminal Justice
Physics
Economics
Political Science
History
Business Marketing
Journalism
Applied Exercise Science
Sociology
Psychology
Undeclared
Sociology
Business Management
Communication
Sociology
Physical Therapy
Christian Ministries
Biblical Studies
Athletic Training
Journalism
Undeclared
Business Administration
Business
Business Marketing
Biology
M.A.-Management
Undeclared
Sociology
Mathematics
Biblical Studies
Business Finance
Accounting
Sociology
Psychology
HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL/LAST SCHOOL)
Clovis, Calif. (Clovis HS)
Tulare, Calif. (Tulare Union HS/Fresno State)
Palo Cedro, Calif. (Foothill HS)
Carson, Calif. (Narbonne HS/Harbor CC/UMass)
Bakersfield, Calif. (Centennial HS)
St. Louis, Mo. (Webster Groves HS)
Spring Valley, Calif. (Grandview HS/Mesa CC)
Monrovia, Calif. (Monrovia HS)
San Bernardino, Calif. (Redlands HS)
Phoenix, Ariz. (Shadow Mountain HS)
Menifee, Calif. (Heritage HS)
Arcadia, Calif. (Maranatha HS)
San Dimas, Calif. (Glendora HS/San Diego State)
Corona, Calif. (Centennial HS/Riverside CC)
Corona, Calif. (Corona HS)
Westlake Village, Calif. (Westlake HS/Pasadena CC/Moorpark CC)
Orange, Calif. (El Modena HS)
San Diego, Calif. (Bonita Vista HS/Southwestern CC)
Necedah, Wisc. (Necedah Area HS/Desert CC)
Bellevue, Wash. (Issaquah HS)
Brentwood, Calif. (Heritage HS)
Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Valor Christian HS)
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Summit HS)
El Paso, Texas (Chapin HS)
Rialto, Calif. (Chaffey HS)
Fontana, Calif. (Etiwanda HS)
Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak HS)
San Diego, Calif. (University City HS/Baker)
Paramount, Calif. (St. John Bosco HS)
Medford, Ore. (South Medford HS)
Denver, Colo. (Mullen HS/Valparaiso)
Austin, Texas (Connally HS/Victor Valley CC)
Atascadero, Calif. (Atascadero HS)
Rialto, Calif. (Carter HS/Riverside CC)
Fullerton, Calif. (Buena Park HS)
New Bern, N.C. (Havelock HS)
Oxnard, Calif. (Oxnard HS)
Chula Vista, Calif. (Olympian HS)
Loomis, Calif. (Del Oro HS/Sierra CC)
Moreno Valley, Calif. (Moreno Valley HS)
Lathrop, Calif. (Sierra HS)
Murrieta, Calif. (Vista Murrieta HS)
Trabuco Canyon, Calif. (El Toro HS)
Tracy, Calif. (Kimball HS)
Glendale, Ariz. (Joy Christian HS/Avila)
Whittier, Calif. (Whittier Christian HS)
El Dorado Hills, Calif. (Oak Ridge HS)
Modesto, Calif. (Central Catholic HS)
El Dorado Hills, Calif. (Oak Ridge HS/Concordia-Neb.)
Livermore, Calif. (Livermore HS)
Milpitas, Calif. (Milpitas HS/California)
Longmont, Colo. (Silver Creek HS)
Moreno Valley, Calif. (Riverside Poly HS/Riverside CC)
Turlock, Calif. (Pitman HS)
Redlands, Calif. (Redlands HS)
Valencia, Calif. (Valencia HS/South Dakota)
Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak HS/Mt. San Antonio CC)
Mesa, Ariz. (Mesa HS)
San Diego, Calif. (Helix HS)
2013 Azusa Pacific
Azusa Pacific Numerical Roster
Week 6 Full Roster vs. Humboldt State
NO
52
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
83
84
85
86
87
87
88
89
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
NAME
POS
Tevin Krall
DL
Matt Cisneros
ROV
Eric Capacchione
RB
Christian Caraveo
NT
Na'im Colbert
LB
Noah Montoya
LB
Kiona Drayton
DE
Matthew Hackett
DE
Jabrion Burnside
LB
Micky DeFiebre
K
Haden Hobbs
DE
Dayton Nussle
DE
Paul Flores
OL
Jaylen Crutchfield
OL
Walker VandenHazel OL
Sakalaia Hungalu
OL
Alec Zenner
OL
Ahmad Sunda
OL
Jacob Thomas
OL
Chris Auxier
OL
Alec Broussard
OL
Jacob Olsson
OL
Jordan Wernet
OL
Cody Clay
OL
Kendall Rew
DL
Ricky Vichot
OL
Christian Kama
OL
Chris Moran
OL
Jonah Wataru
OL
Preston Van Hofwegen WR
Blake Robertson
WR
Ethan Zeidler
WR
Matthew Orzech
TE
Evan Rodriguez
TE
Alex Kircher
TE
Austin Gorrell
WR
Mitch Lomax
TE
Grant Widmer
WR
Kalvin Davis
DE/LB
Luke Rawlings
LS
Jordan Tanioka
DL
Brandon Bochi
LB
Greg Ehrhart
LB
Pasiaka Fahina
DL
Jason Schwartz
DE
Tyran Shaw
DT
Ma’Ake Muti
DL
Khylan Brooks
DL
David Kafovalu
DE
Luke Siwek
NG
HT
6-1
5-9
5-10
6-0
5-11
5-10
6-0
6-2
5-10
5-11
6-1
6-3
6-5
6-2
6-6
6-0
5-10
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-1
6-4
6-6
6-3
6-6
6-4
6-4
6-3
5-11
6-3
6-0
6-3
6-2
6-3
5-9
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-1
5-10
5-11
6-3
6-0
6-3
6-3
5-11
6-2
6-5
6-0
WT
278
179
220
281
236
222
240
240
203
222
220
227
322
333
295
316
270
322
280
280
290
293
290
305
287
303
280
309
310
185
180
195
237
242
234
160
248
220
248
199
275
226
210
270
225
281
280
266
245
295
CLASS
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior*
Freshman*
Junior
Freshman
Freshman*
Junior
Freshman
Senior
Freshman*
Freshman
Senior*
Junior
Freshman*
Freshman
Sophomore*
Sophomore
Senior*
Junior*
Sophomore*
Senior
Sophomore*
Senior
Freshman
Freshman*
Junior
Freshman
Freshman
Junior
Junior*
Sophomore*
Sophomore
Freshman
Sophomore*
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior*
Senior
Freshman*
Junior*
Sophomore*
Junior*
Senior*
Freshman*
Freshman*
Freshman
Freshman
Junior*
Senior
MAJOR
Social Work
Criminal Justice
Business
Undeclared
Business Finance
Psychology
Athletic Training
Applied Exercise Science
Undeclared
Applied Exercise Science
Accounting
Business Management
Mathematics
Psychology
Communication
Undeclared
Psychology
Biochemistry
Applied Health
Physical Education
Applied Exercise Science
Business
Applied Exercise Science
Sociology
Applied Health
Applied Exercise Science
Business Administration
Graphic Design
Business Management
Business
Business Management
Communication
Physics
Undeclared
History
Undeclared
Applied Exercise Science
Sociology
Applied Exercise Science
Undeclared
Applied Exercise Science
Communication
Graphic Design
Communication
Business Management
Commercial Music
Business Management
Accounting
Social Science
Business Administration
HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL/LAST SCHOOL)
Ventura, Calif. (Ventura HS)
Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak HS)
Lomita, Calif. (South Torrance HS/El Camino CC)
Alhambra, Calif. (Alhambra HS)
Chino, Calif. (Chino Hills HS/Riverside CC)
La Verne, Calif. (Bonita HS)
Santa Ana, Calif. (Segerstrom HS)
Modesto, Calif. (Enochs HS)
San Diego, Calif. (Helix HS)
Roseville, Calif. (Valley Christian Academy)
Visalia, Calif. (Redwood HS)
Phoenix, Ariz. (Valley Christian HS)
Azusa, Calif. (Gladstone HS)
Perris, Calif. (Patriot HS)
Olympia, Wash. (Tumwater HS)
Honolulu, Hawai‘i (McKinley HS)
San Dimas, Calif. (San Dimas HS)
Anaheim Hills, Calif. (Canyon HS)
Oceanside, Calif. (El Camino HS)
Covina, Calif. (Northview HS)
La Verne, Calif. (Bonita HS)
Corona, Calif. (Centennial HS)
Federal Way, Wash. (Decatur HS)
Fullerton, Calif. (Mater Dei HS/Fullerton CC)
Spokane, Wash. (Ferris HS)
Downey, Calif. (Warren HS)
Waimanalo, Hawai‘i (Kailua HS/Saint Augustine’s)
Pasadena, Calif. (Pasadena HS)
Honolulu, Hawai‘i (Iolani HS)
Tolleson, Ariz. (Phoenix Christian HS)
Corona, Calif. (Corona HS/Sacramento State)
Plymouth, Minn. (Wayzata HS)
Menifee, Calif. (Paloma Valley HS)
Menifee, Calif. (Heritage HS)
Huntington Beach, Calif. (Edison HS)
Westminster, Calif. (Brethren Christian HS)
West Linn, Ore. (Lake Oswego HS)
Lathrop, Calif. (Sierra HS)
Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde HS/Oregon)
Shadow Hills, Calif. (Village Christian HS)
Honolulu, Hawai‘i (Moanalua HS)
San Carlos, Calif. (Serra HS)
Golden, Colo. (Mullen HS)
Mesa, Ariz. (Mesa HS/Mesa CC/Northern Colorado)
Santa Barbara, Calif. (Dos Pueblos HS)
Corona, Calif. (Roosevelt HS)
Wahiawa, Hawai‘i (Leilehua HS)
Glendora, Calif. (Charter Oak HS)
Riverside, Calif. (Arlington HS/Oregon)
Paradise Valley, Ariz. (Scottsdale Christian Academy)
HEAD COACH: Victor Santa Cruz
ASSISTANTS: Cesar Rivas-Sandoval (defensive coordinator), Rudy Carlton (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks), Bo Beatty (whips & bandits/speed
& conditioning), Ben Buys (running backs/recruiting coordinator), Spencer Danielson (linebackers), Salo Faraimo (tight ends/academic coordinator),
Gabe Higerd (safeties/special teams coordinator), Justin Riddle (wide receivers/video coordinator), Jackie Slater (offensive line),
Manako Tuifua (defensive line), Ryan Van Den Heuvel (offensive assistant)
2013 Azusa Pacific
2013 Azusa Pacific
2013 Azusa Pacific
2013 Azusa Pacific