North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND
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Head Coach / Years at NDSCS / Overall Record: |
Merle Johnson / Entering 6th Year / 41-20 Overall
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Assistant Coaches: |
Micheal (Eric) Francis Bey, Jasen Klimek, Alex Johnson, Trevor Kellor, Xavier Dean |
2016 MCAC Overall Record | Division Record | Place of Finish |
9-2 overall | 5-1 Division | Western Division Champion. Receiving Votes in 2017 National Poll |
Key Returning Players: |
Malik Gaillard, QB, Osseo MN
Andre Brown, OL, Annapolis MD Devin Brogden, DL, West Fargo ND
Kordell Russell, LB, Osseo MN Desmond Reeves, DB, Olympia Fields, IL |
Coach Johnson on the Wildcat Offense in 2017: |
"The Wildcat offense will see many new faces this season. Our offensive line will be a key to the success of the offense, and Andre Brown will be leading the O-Line. Malik Gaillard will compete with transfer Rod Robinson for the starting QB position. In the skill positions there will be a host of new players looking to make their mark." |
Coach Johnson on the Wildcat Defense in 2017: |
"Our defense will once again be an aggressive and hard hitting group lead by our large and athletic D-Line. We expect a lot of leadership from Devin Brogden, the sole returning starter. We also look for James Ubaike to make a significant impact on the D line. In the middle, we will look for returning LB Kordell Russell to provide leadership. In our secondary we will have Desmond Reeves returning to anchor the back end of the defense." |
Coach Johnson on the Wildcat Special Teams in 2017: |
"Special Teams will once again have a talented group of returners to light up the scoreboards. Desmond Reeves looks to make his mark in the return game. The key for our group will be to find our kicker and punter in fall camp with some stiff competition in the punting duties." |
Moving On: 2016 Wildcats competing at a 4-year college this fall: |
Cameron Rampersaud, Alabama State
Devin Mcallister, North Alabama Tim O'Donnell, New Mexico State Kez Flomo, University of Kansas Komotay Koffie, New Mexico State
Randolph Zleh, New Mexico Highland Charles Walker, Fairmont State Davarus Clark, Concordia University- St. Paul Nicholas White, New Mexico Highland Emmanuel Enrich, Southwest Minnesota State University Demetrius Johnson, Fairmont State Deveal Mcclendon, Bendict College Shawn Brown, Bendict College Lajuan Ransom, NorthEastern State Lucas Uransel, Morgan State |
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