Nov. 22, 2006

Allendale, Mich. -

Complete Release

The Game: #1 Grand Valley State (11-0) vs. South Dakota (9-3)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006
Time: 1 p.m. (EST)
Site: Lubbers Stadium (8,550)
Radio: Dick Nelson (play-by-play) and Dan McLean (color)
WMFN-AM 640 (Grand Rapids-Zeeland)
WVFN-AM 730 (Lansing)
WEFG-FM 97.5 (Muskegon)
WKMI-AM 1360 (Kalamazoo)
Internet Webcast: WWW.GVSULAKERS.COM...Tom Cleary (play-by-play); Bob Mitchell (Color)

The Series
This will be the first-ever meeting between Grand Valley State and South Dakota. GVSU is 0-2 versus the State of South Dakota. The Lakers dropped the season-openers in 1999 and 2000 to South Dakota State.

The Coaches
Grand Valley State•Chuck Martin (Milliken, 1990)•34-3 (3rd year/.919)
South Dakota•Ed Meirkort•27-7 at USD; 82-62 overall

• Grand Valley State is 274-114-3 (.704). The Lakers have the best winning percentage in DII football history (.704) and the second-best winning percentage in college football since 2000 (.901).

• The Lakers' 82 victories since the 2000 campaign also ranks second in college football. GVSU is 87-13 in their last 100 games. The Lakers are 82-9 since 2000.

• Grand Valley State quarterback Cullen Finnerty extended his NCAA college football record as the all-time winningest starting QB in terms of total wins to 47. Finnerty is 47-4 as a starting QB.

• GVSU has the second best winning percentage of football playing schools in the State of Michigan, behind Michigan's 860-280-36 (.745) mark. GVSU is 274-114-3 (.703).

GVSU Playoff History: Grand Valley State is making its 11th NCAA Division II playoff appearance. GVSU is 17-2 in its last 19 playoff games since the 2001 season. Grand Valley State has won nine straight home playoff games. The Lakers are 17-7 all-time in the DII Playoffs and 1-1 in the NAIA playoffs. GVSU has held six of its last nine playoff opponents to 14 points or less, including five that have scored seven points or less.

• Grand Valley State is 82-9 since the 2000 season with three NCAA DII National Championships (2002-2003-2005).

• The Lakers are 81-5 in their last 86 games with three National Championships.

• The GVSU senior class enters the NCAA playoffs with a 48-4 overall mark and two National Championships.

• Grand Valley State has won a school-record 24 straight games overall. GVSU's last loss was Nov. 27, 2004 at North Dakota in the NCAA Northwest Regional final.

• Grand Valley State entered the 2006 season ranked number one in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, D2football.com and Don Hansen's Football Gazette GVSU has opened the season as the top ranked team in the AFCA coaches poll four of the last five years. GVSU has opened the season as the top ranked team in DII football in at least one poll each of the last five years. The Lakers were ranked number one by Sports Illustrated prior to the 2005 campaign and number one in AFCA coaches poll in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006.

• The Lakers are 46-2 when being ranked number one since 2002.

• GVSU has been ranked in the AFCA top 25 in 77 straight polls.

• Grand Valley State has been ranked number one in the country in 54-of-the-last-68 polls since the opening game of the 2002 season...GVSU has finished the year ranked in the top 10 (2001-2, 2002-1, 2003-1, 2004-9, 2005 -1) in five straight postseason polls.

• Since 2001, the Lakers are 42-3 at home, 33-2 in their last 35 road games and 35-3 in all games away from Lubbers Stadium in their last 38.

• Rushing Defense - Grand Valley State is yielding 103.9 yards per game this season via the ground. Grand Valley State has held 33-of-its-last-51 opponents under 100 yards rushing. Laker opponents are averaging 90.3 yards rushing per game during that 50-game stretch.

• GVSU has held 12-of-its-last-16 opponents under the 100-yard rushing mark.

• GVSU has 93 tackles for loss (-317) and 40 QB sacks (-212) in 11 games this season. The Lakers are averaging 8.4 tackles for loss and 3.6 QB sacks per game.

GVSU All-GLIAC PERFORMERS
First Team (9)
QB Cullen Finnerty
WR Eric Fowler
WR Antione Trent
OL Brandon Barnes
DL Mike McFadden
DL Derrick Jones
LB Anthony Adams
CB Brandon Carr
P Justin Trumble

Second Team (6)
RB Astin Martin
OL Billy Eisenhardt
PK Todd Carter
DL Ryan Gaydosh
LB Kirk Carruth
CB Bill Brechin

Honorable Mention (6)
WR Mark Catlin
OL Jacob Henige
OL Sean Stevens
WR Terry Mitchell
DL Dan Skuta
FS Buster Larkins

• Senior RB Astin Martin rushed for 805 yards and six TDs on 165 carries this season...He has broke the 100-yard rushing mark three times this season and 12 times in 24 career games for the Lakers. Astin has 3,348 collegiate rushing yards (2,117 at GVSU/1,221 at Toledo).

• Senior QB Cullen Finnerty is 4th on the NCAA DII all-time total offense list 11,970 yards. (2,131 rushing/9,839 passing). Finnerty has accounted for 127 TDs in his career (98 passing/29 rushing). QB Cullen Finnerty • 2006 GLIAC Player of the Year...First-Team All-GLIAC QB for second straight year...Two-time GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week...Completed 13-of-18 passes for 296 yards and a career-high six TDs at Northern Michigan. Accounted for a season-high 325 yards of total offense...Named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Ferris State. Completed 11-of-15 passes for 182 yards and four TDS...Completed 135-of-228 passes for 2,154 yards and 29 TDs...Rushed for 328 yards and six TDs...Finnerty has 2,482 yards of total offense and has accounted for 35 TDs...Ranks 11th in career rushing yards at GVSU with 2,131.

• Finnerty has 9,839 passing yards in his career, second on the Laker all-time passing list. Finnerty trails only leader Curt Anes (10,581)...Finnerty is 17th in DII history in all-time passing yards...Finnerty is fourth in all-time GLIAC passing yards with 7,606.

• Finnerty is one of four college football players to pass for over 9,000 yards (9,839) and rush for more than 2,000 yards (2,131) in their career. Brad Smith (Missouri, 2002-05), Steve McNair (Alcorn State, 1991-94), James McNear (Condordia-St. Paul, 2002-05).

• Finnerty moved into second in the GLIAC record books with 9,150 yards of total offense, second behind Curt Anes' 9,746 yards. In addition, Finnerty is sixth in all-time passing yards with 7,606 yards.

DL Mike McFadden • 2006 GLIAC Defensive Lineman of the Year for second straight year...First-Team All-GLIAC for second straight year...McFadden is NCAA DII all-time record holder for career QB sacks with 33.5...Mike moved into fourth all-time in DII career tackles for loss with 55.5...Ranks 15th in career tackles for loss per game (1.11)...GVSU career record holder in QB sacks (33.5) and TFL (55.5)...McFadden tied the NCAA college football all division record for consecutive games with a QB sack with 17 earlier this season. A streak that included the final game of 2004, all 13 games in 2005 and the first three games in 2006.

• McFadden has 43 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss (-41) and 4.5 QB sacks (-29) this season...McFadden was named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts at Ferris State. Tallied four total tackles, including two tackles for loss (-5) vs. Saginaw Valley State...Mike recorded six tackles, two TFL (-5), a QB sack and recovered a fumble at Ferris State (10/28)...Mike tallied three tackles vs. #9 Northwood (10/21)...Notched two tackles in one half at Indianapolis (10/14)...Recorded two tackles and a half of a tackle for loss at Wayne State (9/30)...Tallied eight tackles, recovered a fumble notched a tackle for loss (-5) vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Recorded five tackles, three tackles for loss (-13) and 1.5 QB sacks (-11) at St. Joseph's (9/16)...Recorded five tackles, one QB sack (-3) and one tackle for loss (-3) vs. Ashland (9/9)...Tallied 13 total tackles, three QB sacks (-13) and two tackles for loss (-13)...Tallied eight total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss (-10) and 1.5 QB sacks (-10) at Findlay (9/2).

DL Ryan Gaydosh • 2006 Second-Team All-GLIAC...Third on the team and first among defensive linemen in total tackles with 53...Third on the squad in tackles for loss with 10 (-34)...Tallied three QB sacks (-10) and has three forced fumbles on the year...Tallied two tackles, 1.5 TFL (-11) and a QB sack (-7) vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Notched five tackles at Ferris State (10/28)...Recorded three tackles, a TFL and a QB sack, forced two fumbles and recovered a fumble vs. Northwood (10/21)...Tallied a career-high nine tackles and a QB hurry at Indianapolis (10/14)...Recorded three tackles and a tackle for loss (-5) in first half vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Notched three tackles and a 1/2 tackle for loss at Wayne State (9/30)...Recorded six tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Tallied five total tackles, two tackles for loss (-7) and 1.5 QB sacks at St. Josheph's (9/16)...Equalled a then career-high in total tackles with eight vs. Ashland (9/9)...Tallied career-high's in total tackles (8), and tackles for loss (3.5) at Findlay (9/2).

LB Anthony Adams • 2006 First-Team All-GLIAC...Did not play in last two games...Leads the team in total tackles with 64...Has 8.5 tackles for loss (-18), recovered three fumbles, has two pass breakups, one forced fumble and recorded a safety...Notched seven tackles and a TFL (-2) at Ferris State (10/28)...Named the GLIAC, D2football.com and Don Hansen's Football Gazette Defensive Player of the Week vs. Northwood (10/21). Tallied a season-high 11 tackles, two tackles for loss (-2) and recovered a GVSU single-game record three fumbles. Returned one fumble 11 yards for a TD...Named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week vs. Indianapolis (10/14). Notched a season-high 10 tackles and two TFL (-4)...Tallied two tackles and a pass deflection in first half vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Recorded five tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hurry at Wayne State (9/30)...Notched a season-high 10 tackles vs. Michigan Tech (9/21). Recorded 1/2 tackle for loss and 1/2 QB sack versus the Huskies...Tallied three tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss at St. Joseph's (9/16)...Recorded seven total tackles vs. Ashland (9/9)...Notched nine tackles and a tackle for loss at Findlay (9/2)...Recorded seven total tackles vs. Ashland (9/9).

DL Derrick Jones • 2006 First-Team All-GLIAC...Tallied 47 total tackles on the year, second among defensive linemen...Recorded a team-high 13.5 tackles for loss (-52)...Second on the team in QB sacks with 6.5 (-38)...Tallied one fumble recovery and a forced fumble...Recorded four tackles, a career-high 3.5 tackles for loss (-21) and 3.0 QB sacks (-19) at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Notched four tackles, a TFL and a forced fumble vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Tallied two tackles vs. Northwood (10/21)...Tied his career-high with nine tackles at Indianapolis (10/14). Also notched 1.5 TFL (-5) and 1/2 QB sack (-4)...Recorded two tackles, a tackle for loss (-8) and a QB sack (-4) vs. Mercyhurst (10/7) in one half of football...Played in first half at Wayne State (9/30). Tallied one tackle and returned a fumble five yards versus the Warriors...Recorded three tackles vs. Michigan Tech (9/210...Notched seven tackles and three tackles for loss (-8) at St. Joseph's (9/16...Tallied five tackles vs. Ashland (9/9)...Recorded career-high nine total tackles and three tackles for loss (-5) at Findlay (9/2).

LB Matt Beaty - Played in first four games, then missed five games with an injury...Tallied 35 total tackles on the year...Recorded 8.0 (-34) TFL and 6.5 (-32) QB sacks...Notched five tackles, a TFL (-5) and a QB sack (-5) at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Recorded four tackles, a TFL (-3) and forced a fumble in a little more than a quarter at Wayne State (9/30) before leaving with an injury...Tallied eight tackles, 1.5 TFL (-10), one QB sack (-9) vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Notched two tackles and a QB sack at St. Joseph's (9/16)...Tallied six tackles, two QB sacks (-9), 1.5 tackles for loss and a safety vs. Ashland (9/9)...Recorded seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 QB sacks (-6) at Findlay (9/2).

DL Dan Skuta • 2006 Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Tallied 40 total tackles on the year...Ranks second on the team in QB sacks 7.0 (-33) and TFL 10.5 (-38)...Recorded five tackles and a TFL (-2) vs. Saginaw Valley State...Tallied three tackles at Ferris State (10/28)...Notched a QB sack vs. Northwood (10/21)...Recorded four tackles, 1.5 TFL (-3) and a QB sack at Indianapolis (10/14)...Notched two tackles in one half of football vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Recorded six tackles and a TFL at Wayne State (9/30)...Notched five tackles, 2.5 QB sacks (-15) and three tackles for loss (-16) at St. Joseph's...Recorded five total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and two QB sacks (-7) at Findlay (9/2)...Tallied six tackles, 1.5 QB sacks (-6) and two tackles for loss vs. Ashland (9/9).

SS Samad Cain • Missed three games and saw limited action versus Ferris State, Saginaw Valley State and Northern Michigan...Recorded 40 tackles in opening four games...Recorded nine tackles and 1.5 TFL (-2) at Wayne State (9/30)...Tallied a season-high 10 tackles vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Notched six tackles at St. Joseph's (9/16)...Recorded five tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass deflection vs. Ashland (9/9)...Tallied seven total tackles and a pass deflection at Findlay (9/2).

FS Buster Larkins • 2006 Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Did not play at Northern Michigan...Tallied 26 total tackles and two interceptions this season...Tied for second on the squad in interceptions with two...Tallied three tackles vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Notched two tackles at Ferris State (10/28)...Recorded a season-high five tackles and picked off a pass vs. Northwood (10/21)...Tallied two tackles and a pass break up at Indianapolis (10/14)...Returned first interception of his career at Grand Valley State 30 yards for a TD vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Tallied four tackles versus the Huskies...Notched a team-high eight total tackles vs. Ashland (9/9).

CB Bill Brechin • 2006 Second-Team All-GLIAC...Notched 15 total tackles on the year...Tallied three tackles, forced a fumble and notched a pass deflection vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Recorded three tackles and a pass deflection vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Tallied five tackles vs. Ashland (9/9).

CB Brandon Carr • 2006 First-Team All-GLIAC...Has 47 total tackles, a team-high four interceptions and nine pass deflections...Recorded seven solo tackles, forced a fumble and had a pass break up at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Notched six tackles and a pass deflection vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/40)...Tallied two tackles and picked off a pass at Ferris State (10/28)...Recorded eight tackles, a TFL and a pass deflection vs. Northwood (10/21)...Picked off a pass and tallied two pass deflections vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Recorded three total tackles and two pass deflections at Wayne State (9/30)...Notched seven tackles and picked off a pass versus Michigan Tech (9/21)...Tallied four tackles at St. Joseph's (9/21)...Recorded four tackles and a pass deflection vs. Ashland (9/9)...Notched six tackles and an in interception at Findlay (9/2).

LB P.J. Beuke • Tied for the team lead in total tackles with 64...Has 3.5 tackles for loss (-18) and two QB sacks (-13). Also has one fumble recovery and a pass breakup...Led the squad in tackles three times...Notched a team-high nine tackles vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Tallied a team-high eight tackles at Ferris State...Recorded six tackles vs. Northwood (10/21)...Notched seven total tackles, caused a fumble and recovered fumble at Indianapolis (10/14)...Tallied six tackles and two tackles for loss vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Recorded a career-high 13 tackles and a pass deflection in his first collegiate start at Wayne State (9/30)...Notched three tackles versus Michigan Tech...Recorded five tackles and a QB sack (-4) at St. Joseph's.

LB Jordan Munson • Recorded 19 tackles on the year...Notched six tackles vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Tallied a team-high seven tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and a QB sack at St. Joseph's (9/16).

LB Kirk Carruth • 2006 Second-Team All-GLIAC...Sat out the Northern Michigan game...Fourth on the team in total tackles with 43...Has 5.5 TFL (-17) and 1.5 QB sacks...Recovered two fumbles and has two pass breakups...Recorded three tackles, picked off a pass and tallied a QB TFL vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Notched five tackles, two TFL (-4) and a pass breakup at Ferris State (10/28)...Tallied five tackles vs. Northwood (10/21)...Recorded a season-high nine tackles at Indianapolis (10/14), including a TFL 9-1)...Notched four tackles vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Tallied five tackles, a QB sack and a tackle for loss vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Notched three tackles, one tackle for loss and recovered two fumbles at St. Joseph's (9.16).

SS Jacob McGuckin • Recorded 41 total tackles on the year...Tied for second on the team in interceptions with two...Retuned one interception 33 yards for a TD...Has one pass breakup and a TFL on the year...Notched two tackles and a TFL (-4) at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Recorded a season-high eight tackles and returned an interception 33 yards for a TD vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Notched four tackles, an interception and forced a fumble at Ferris State (10/28)...Tallied two tackles vs. Northwood (10/21)...Recorded five tackles at Indianapolis (10/14)...Notched four tackles vs Mercyhurst (10/7)...Recorded a career-high nine tackles and a TFL (-2) at Wayne State (9/30).

WR Mark Catlin • 2006 Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Ranks fourth in the GLIAC in punt return average and seventh in kickoff return average (21.9)...Enters the South Dakota game with 2,484 career all-purpose yards (590 receiving/270 rushing/817 punt returns/807 kickoff returns)...Picked up 56 yards on three punt returns, including a long of 39 yards vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Returned two kickoffs 26 yards and one punt 11 yards at Ferris State (10/28)...Returned punt for a season-high 32 yards that led to a Lakers TD late in the second quarter vs. Northwood (10/21)...Rushed one time for 23 yards, caught two passes for 20 yards and tallied 33 yards in kick returns at Indianapolis...Recorded 35 yards on four punt returns and 59 yards on two kickoff returns vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Returned three kickoffs for 81 yards, including a season-long 43 yarder at Wayne State (9/30)...Toted the ball one time for 28 yards, caught one pass for three yards, returned one punt 11 yards and a kickoff 22 yards vs. Michigan Tech (9/21)...Catlin rushed four times for 34 yards at St. Joseph's (9/16)...Returned two punts for 16 yards and two kickoffs for 34 yards vs. Ashland (9/9)...Caught three passes for 20 yards and rushed five times for 10 yards at Findlay (9/2)...Returned four punts for 29 yards and one kickoff 34 yards.

WR Terry Mitchell • 2006 Honorable Mention All-GLIAC...Second on the team in receptions (21), receiving yards (329) and TD catches (6)...15th player in GVSU football history with 10 or more TDs catches...Averaged a TD reception every 3.5 catches...Caught one pass for 15 yards and a TD at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Hauled in two receptions for 33 yards and a TD vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Caught two passes for 50 yards on one drive, including a 35-yard TD reception vs. Northwood (10/21)...Hauled in three passes for 37 yards vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Caught four passes, two of which went for TDs at Wayne State (9/30)...Hauled in two passes for 62 yards versus Michigan Tech (9/21)...Pulled in a 48 yard reception to set up a TD...Caught three passes for 48 yards at St. Joseph's (9/16)...Hauled in three passes for 38 yards at Findlay (9/2)...Caught one pass for 13 yards vs. Ashland (9/9).

WR Antione Trent • 2006 First-Team All-GLIAC...Ranks third on the squad in receptions (20), receiving yards (252) and TD receptions (4)...Caught two passes for 32 yards and a TD at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Hauled in two catches for 26 yards and a TD and returned an onside kick 45 yards for a TD vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Caught one pass for 30 yards and a TD at Ferris State (10/28)...Pulled in three receptions for 33 yards vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Hauled in two passes for 29 yards and a TD at Wayne State (9/30)...Caught one pass for 20 yards versus Michigan Tech (9/21)...Hauled in three receptions for 32 yards at St. Joseph's (9/16)...Pulled down two passes for 14 yards at Findlay (9/2)...Caught three passes for 19 yards vs. Ashland (9/9).

TE John Mathews • Has four receptions for 110 yards and one TD...Caught one pass for 20 yards and a TD at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Hauled in one pass for 27 yards vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Caught one pass for 33 yards at Wayne State (9/30)...First reception of his career went for 30 yards at Findlay (9/2)...Forced a pass interference call that resulted in a Laker first down versus the Oilers.

WR Blake Smolen • Rushed 28 times for 218 yards (7.8 ypc), caught 17 passes for 192 yards and returned eight kickoffs 167 yards (22.8)...Averaging 10.8 yards every time he touches the ball...Caught three passes for 24 yards vs. Saginaw Valley State (1/4)...Rushed 16 times for a career-high 110 yards, caught three passes for 36 yards and returned a kickoff 21 yards at Ferris State (10/28). Tallied 167 all-purpose yards at FSU...Hauled in two passes for 36 yards and returned two kickoffs 45 yards vs. Northwood (10/21)...Rushed five times for 58 yards, caught four passes for 35 yards and returned a kickoff 13 yards at Indianapolis (10/14)...Rushed three times for 16 yards and caught one pass for eight yards vs. Mercyhurst (10/7)...Caught two passes for eight yards at Wayne State (9/30)...Returned two kickoffs for 58 yards, including a long of 35 yards versus Michigan Tech (9/21)...First reception of his career went for 19 yards at Findlay (9/2)...Missed Ashland and St. Joseph's games with an injury.

QB Cullen Finnerty • Two-time GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week...Completed 13-of-18 passes for 296 yards and a career-high six TDs at Northern Michigan. Accounted for a season-high 325 yards of total offense...Named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Ferris State. Completed 11-of-15 passes for 182 yards and four TDS...Completed 135-of-228 passes for 2,154 yards and 29 TDs...Rushed for 328 yards and six TDs...Finnerty has 2,482 yards of total offense and has accounted for 35 TDs...Ranks 11th in career rushing yards at GVSU with 2,131.

Northern Michigan - Completed 13-of-18 passes for 296 yards and six TDs...Rushed for 29 yards on five carries...Notched a season-high 325 yards of total offense.
Saginaw Valley State - Completed 11-of-16 passes for 158 yards and 3 TDs...Rushed 26 yards and a TD on five carries.
Ferris State - Completed 11-of-15 passes for 182 yards and four TDs.
Northwood - Completed 9-of-19 for 146 yards and three TDs...Rushed for a season-high 80 yards on 14 carries...Accounted for 226 yards of total offense.
Indianapolis - Completed 15-of-29 passes for 209 yards and two TDs...Rushed for 27 yards on five carries...Accounted for 236 yards of total offense.
Mercyhurst - Completed 13-of-16 passes for 210 yards and two TDs...Rushed for 50 yards on five carries...Accounted for 260 yards of total offense.
Wayne State - Completed 18-of-29 passes for 187 yards and four TDs...Rushed for 45 yards on eight carries...Tallied 232 yards of total offense...18 completions are the most since completing 19 at Northwood in 2004 (23 games)...Four TD passes rank as the second-best, single-game total in Finnerty's career.
Michigan Tech - Completed 9-of-15 passes for 209 yards...Rushed four times for eight yards and one TD.
St. Joseph's - Completed 8-of-17 passes for 138 yards and three TDs...Rushed for 11 yards and one TD.
Ashland - Completed 12-of-19 passes for 200 yards and one TD...Rushed 14 times for 24 yards and two TDs...Accounted for 224 yards of total offense and three TDs.
Findlay - Completed 16-of-35 passes for 219 yards and one TD...Rushed for 33 yards...Recorded 252 yards of total offense.

RB Astin Martin • 2006 Second-Team All-GLIAC...Martin has rushed for 805 yards and six TDs on 165 carries...Averaging 73.4 yards per game and 4.9 yards per rush...Ranks 7th in the GLIAC in rushing yards per game 73.4)...Tallied 76 rushing yards and a TD run of 25 yards vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)Rushed 11 times for 86 yards at Ferris State (10/28). Averaged 7.8 yards per carry...Toted the ball 17 times for 76 yards at Indianapolis (10/14)...Rushed 10 times for 63 yards and three TDs vs. Mercyhurst (10/7) in first half...Toted the ball 19 times for 107 yards at Wayne State (9/30)...Carried the ball just 10 times for eight yards before leaving with an injury versus Michigan Tech (9/21)...Rushed for 80 yards on 16 carries at St. Joseph's College (9/16) in a little more than two quarters...Rushed 26 times for 125 yards at Findlay (9/2)...Toted the ball 20 times for 121 yards and one TD vs. Ashland (9/9)...Martin has broke the 100-yard rushing mark 12 times in 24 career games for the Lakers. Astin has 3,338 collegiate rushing yards (2,117 at GVSU/1,221 at Toledo).

WR Eric Fowler • 2006 First-Team All-GLIAC...Became the fourth receiver in Laker history to break the 1,000-yard receiving mark in a single-season (1,090)...Leads the team in receptions (51), receiving yards (1,090) and TD receptions (16)...Ranks 5th in the country in receiving yards per game (99.1) and 14th in scoring per game (8.7)...Broke the 100-yard receiving mark five times...Ranks 1st in the GLIAC in receiving yards per game (99.1) and 4th in receptions per game (4.60)...Averaging a TD rec eption every 3.1 catches...Fowler is 9th career receptions with 116...Third in career TD catches with 23...Ranks 6th in career receiving yards with 2,097...Caught seven passes for a career-high 176 yards and another career-high three TDs at Northern Michigan (11/11)...Hauled in four receptions for 75 yards and a TD vs. Saginaw Valley State (11/4)...Caught five passes for 80 yards and two TDs at Ferris State (10/28)...Broke the 100-yard receiving mark four times in eight games this season...Hauled in four catches for 48 yards and two TDs vs. Northwood (10/21)...Caught four passes for 119 yards and a TD at Indianapolis (10/14)...Hauled in three receptions for 101 yards and two TDs vs. Mercyhurst (10/7). Averaged 33.6 yards per catch...Caught six passes for 79 yards and a TD at Wayne State State (9/30)...Hauled in five catches for 123 yards...Pulled in two passes for 58 yards and two TDs at St. Joseph's (9/16)...Hauled in seven passes for a career-high 155 yards and one TD vs. Ashland (9/9)...Caught four passes for 75 yards at Findlay (9/2).