Falcon Football: Recruitment Information
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About the Falcon Offense
- Running the Wishbone since 1972.
- Quick/aggessive lineman (including the tight end).
- Offense is most productive with at least one fast receiver who can
expect man-to-man coverage.
- Big, tough and fast fullback helps.
- Speedy halfbacks are needed.
- Great running and throwing quarterback will compete for All-Conference
QB position.
Wanted!!
- Lineman 260 pounds and up.
- Tough fullback who wants to carry the ball 20-25 times a game.
- Quick and tough halfbacks.
- Speedy wide receivers.
- As many great option quarterbacks as we can get.
About the Falcon Defense
- Utilizes concepts form Arizona, Virginia Tech and Washington.
- Led WIAC in total defense in 1992.
- Attacking style on line.
- Lineman attack gaps and offensive personnel.
- DL don't need size, but speed.
- LB need speed to force perimeter and defend the pass.
- DB need speed to play man-to-man.
- FS need to be football smart, tough and athletic
Speed is Necessary
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Position
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Good Speed
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Great Speed
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| DL |
5.1-5.3
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4.8-5.0
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| LB |
4.8-5.0
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4.6-4.8
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| DB |
4.7-4.9
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4.4-4.6
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| OL |
5.3-5.5
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5.1-5.3
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| RB |
4.7-4.8
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4.4-4.6
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| WR |
4.6-4.7
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4.4-4.5
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*Times are for the 40-yard dash
SQUAD SIZES
- Preseason--Unlimited (120-140 average)
- In season--100
-By WIAC rule, we cannot carry more than 100 players once our
playing season starts.
- 1995--Because of natural attrition, we did not need to cut.
- 1996--Cut 14 players
- 1997--Cut 11 players
- 1998--Cut 13 players
- 1999--Cut 13 players
- All players cut are invited to participate in off-season training
and
are encouraged to try again the following year.
Falcon Football Statistics
1989-Present Statistics
Non-Conference Records
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Overall
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vs Div. II
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vs Div. III
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23-5
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10-0
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1998 IN REVIEW
- 7-3 regular season finish
- Tied for 1st place in WIAC
1997 IN REVIEW
- 5-5 regular season finish
1996 IN REVIEW
- 9-1 regular season finish
- NCAA Playoff Qualifier
- WI Football Coaches Assoc. Coach of the Year
1995 IN REVIEW
- 8-2 regular season finish
- NCAA Playoff Qualifier
- WSUC MVP--Adam Kowles
- WSUC Coach of the Year
7 YEAR RECORDS
1998 5-2 (WIAC) 7-3 overall ^
1997 3-4 (WIAC) 5-5 overall
1996 6-1 (WIAC) 9-1 overall *
1995 6-1 (WIAC) 8-2 overall *
1994 5-2 (WIAC) 7-3 overall
1993 3-4 (WIAC) 6-4 overall
1992 4-2-1 (WIAC)6-2-1 overall
*Advanced to NCAA Playoffs
^WIAC Champions
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