November 18, 2009 Off the Bench: Carroll finally gets to face a running game Dickinson State isn’t exactly hiding its offensive plan. The Blue Hawks (7-3) bring with them the first real ground threat to the Carroll College football team (11-0) this season as the squad from North Dakota visits Nelson Stadium in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday. November 16, 2009 Carroll to face Dickinson State in first round of NAIA playoffs Welcome back Dickinson State. In a “Sunday Selection” party at the Brewhouse restaurant, the Carroll College football team found out it would be hosting a familiar foe this weekend in the first round of the NAIA national playoffs. November 15, 2009 NAIA football: Top-ranked Sioux Falls blows out Morningside SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Top-ranked and undefeated reigning NAIA champion Sioux Falls defeated No. 4 Morningside College 49-21 Saturday to secure the program’s eighth Great Plains Athletic Conference championship in nine years. November 14, 2009 Carroll football team to learn its playoff opponent this Sunday The Carroll College football team is using its first bye week of the season to get in a little rest over the weekend. November 11, 2009 Off the bench: Saints QB Wagner finally getting what he deserves Gary Wagner doesn’t need to get the big stats to back his reputation. But after winning his second straight Frontier Conference offensive player of the week, the Saints’ junior quarterback is finally getting the recognition he deserves. GAME ELEVEN: Carroll @ Eastern Oregon University Saints complete perfect regular season with shootout win over Eastern Oregon 11/07/09 - LA GRANDE, Ore. - Eastern Oregon wasn't about to let itself be counted out of the postseason scheme. MORE:   Highlight Video   |   Photo Gallery   |   Game Summary   |   Grading the Saints   |   Players of the Game Back from the flu, Peterson delivers for Carroll 11/07/09 - LA GRANDE, Ore. - Corey Peterson couldn't wait to get back on the field. WEEK ELEVEN GAME DAY 11/07/09 - Carroll @ Eastern Oregon University Frontier football only for the dedicated Frontier Conference football is about best friends in different colored jerseys hugging each other at the end of a game. It's all on the line for Eastern Oregon FRONTIER PICKS: Can the Saints hold off EOU? 5 QUESTIONS: Egan finds the light on special teams From the desk of the AD: Saints seniors share their memories November 4, 2009 Wagner named offensive player of week Junior quarterback Gary Wagner of Carroll College was named the Frontier Conference offensive player of the week. Wagner went 21 of 30 passing for 238 yards and three touchdowns in Carroll's 26-10 win over Montana Western. GAME TEN: Carroll @ UM-Western ALL SAINTS DAY: Carroll clinches 10th straight Frontier Conference crown 10/31/09 - DILLON - The Carroll College football team stands alone. The No. 2 Saints (10-0 overall, 9-0 conference) clinched the outright Frontier Conference title for the 10th straight year, fighting through illness and a wicked wind at Vigilante Field to beat the University of Montana Western 26-10 on Saturday. MORE:   Highlight Video   |   Photo Gallery   |   Game Summary   |   Grading the Saints   |   Players of the Game Wipplinger makes most of opportunity 10/31/09 - DILLON - Lat Wipplinger wasn't about to let this opportunity pass him by. WEEK TEN GAME DAY 10/31/09 - Carroll @ UM-Western Terror on the Turf Halloween is believed to be the day when the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead is blurred. UM-Western hosts Carroll Saints FRONTIER PICKS 5 QUESTIONS: Tucker Vezina From the desk of the AD: On being a Fighting Saint October 28, 2009 Carroll’s Vezina takes weekly honor Carroll College sophomore wide receiver Tucker Vezina was named the Frontier Conference special teams player of the week after recording two unassisted tackles on kick return and forcing one fumble, which led to the Saints' winning touchdown over Rocky Mountain College. Carroll's Lamb a semifinalist for award The National Football Foundation plans to name 16 finalists for its 2009 scholar-athlete award on Thursday. October 25, 2009 Frontier Conference football: Knuchel, Diggers surprise Eastern Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. - Montana Tech running back Skyler Knuchel ran in the late go-ahead score to cap a 128-yard, three-touchdown effort as the Orediggers upset Eastern Oregon 28-24 on the road Saturday. GAME NINE: Carroll vs. Rocky Mountain College LATTER PLAY SAINTS: Carroll rallies past Rocky with two late touchdowns 10/24/09 - The Carroll College football team knew it was in for an emotional afternoon Saturday when it hosted Rocky Mountain College on Senior Day. MORE:   Highlight Video   |   Photo Gallery   |   Game Summary   |   Grading the Saints   |   Players of the Game Special teams make a difference 10/24/09 - Carroll College knows the importance of special teams play. Just look at Saturday's 34-27 win over Rocky Mountain College. WEEK NINE GAME DAY 10/24/09 - Carroll vs. Rocky Mountain College Ogrin finds his place among brothers Mike Ogrin likes to think that he grew up the stereotypical only child. Saints seniors to be challenged by Rocky FRONTIER PICKS: Momentum on Saints' side 5 QUESTIONS: No waiting for Goudreau From the desk of the AD: Saying a tearful 'goodbye' to our seniors October 18, 2009 Frontier Conference football: Eastern Oregon holds off Montana Western LA GRANDE, Ore.- Eastern Oregon jumped up 33-7 by halftime and fought off a late Montana Western comeback to hang on for a 40-30 homecoming victory on Saturday. GAME EIGHT: Carroll vs. Montana Tech TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT: Carroll dominates Montana Tech again 10/17/09 - Montana Tech dropped a lot of change on the field, but Carroll College's defense made sure it didn't add up to much dough. MORE: Highlight Video  |  Photo Gallery  |  Game Summary  |  Grading the Saints  |  Players of the Game: Off, Def Saints' Regan makes most of return to field 10/17/09 - Pat Regan made his return to Nelson Stadium something special. WEEK EIGHT GAME DAY 10/17/09 - Carroll vs. MT Tech Bartlett barreling his way to the top He's a bulldozer. A bruiser. A tough son of a gun when he gets the ball in his hands. Orediggers looking to rebound against Saints FRONTIER PICKS: Rolling teams meet in rivalry 5 QUESTIONS: Reflecting on a rivalry with Van Diest From the desk of the AD: Trudnowski gives a 'view from the sidelines' October 14, 2009 College Fanz to air webcast of Carroll game Carroll College and Montana Tech fans will be able to watch the heated rivalry between the two Frontier Conference schools from across the world on Saturday. October 11, 2009 Frontier Conference football: Komac leads Montana Tech to win BUTTE - Matt Komac threw two second-half touchdowns as Montana Tech came from behind to knock off Montana Western 16-7 at Alumni Coliseum on Saturday. GAME SEVEN: Carroll @ Montana State University - Northern SHUTOUT: Carroll defense dominates in shutout victory over MSU-Northern 10/10/09 - HAVRE - Chalk one up for the defense. MORE: Highlight Video  |  Photo Gallery  |  Game Summary  |  Grading the Saints  |  Players of the Game: Off, Def Strobel makes mark for Saints 10/10/09 - HAVRE - Brian Strobel seems to have found the perfect fit with the Carroll College football team, even if the Saints coaches are unsure where to put him. WEEK SEVEN GAME DAY 10/10/09 - Carroll @ MSU-Northern Playing football like 'Wild Bill' himself Some men were simply born for a different generation. Cody Lamb could certainly be one of them. Northern looking for change as it faces Saints FRONTIER PICKS: Time for the second half 5 QUESTIONS: Lopez brings solid support at CB From the desk of the AD: Coaches reveal what makes a good recruit October 8, 2009 Capital alum Reyant to split time under center MSU-Northern freshman Matt Reyant is quickly learning the college football ropes. GAME SIX: Carroll vs. Eastern Oregon University RUNNING WILD: Running backs Gabe Le and John Camino power #2 Saints past EOU Mountaineers 10/03/09 - Running backs Gabe Le and John Camino finally got a chance to show Carroll College fans that they're still the tag-teaming force to be reckoned with. MORE: Highlight Video  |  Photo Gallery  |  Game Summary  |  Grading the Saints  |  Players of the Game: Off, Def Saints' six sacks have victory in the bag 10/03/09 - When Eastern Oregon quarterback Chris Ware sprinted through a hole in the middle of his offensive line and went looking for more yards, he should've been looking over his shoulder. WEEK SIX GAME DAY 10/03/09 - Carroll vs. Eastern Oregon University Rough start hasn't slowed running back Gabe Le's drive Gabe Le likes everything to be just right. This one's for the lead FRONTIER PICKS: Saints win when it counts 5 QUESTIONS: Wipplinger's efficiency reigns supreme for Saints From the desk of the AD: Homecoming attendance outdraws Big Sky GAME FIVE: Carroll vs. UM-Western CLOSE SHAVE: Carroll football team avoids upset loss with fourth quarter TD pass from backup quarterback 09/27/09 - When the Carroll College Saints needed a quick boost, they knew they could turn to Dane Broadhead. MORE:   Highlight Video   |   Photo Gallery   |   Game Summary   |   Grading the Saints   |   Players of the Game Defense saves day for Saints in first half 09/27/09 - Carroll College knew it could expect a dogfight from the University of Montana Western on Saturday. WEEK FIVE GAME DAY 09/26/09 - Carroll vs. UM-Western Hard-hitting Gordon sees beauty in game Consider him a modern-day football philosopher. Western brings history of upsets to Helena FRONTIER PICKS: Not so fast, Western 5 QUESTIONS: Richter brings more to receiver scale From the desk of the AD: Welcome back for a centennial celebration September 20, 2009 Ware, Eastern Oregon remain tied for Frontier lead BUTTE - Eastern Oregon's Chris Ware completed 14 of 15 passes in the second half, including a pair of touchdown strikes, as the Mountaineers topped Montana Tech 32-20 to stay undefeated in the Frontier Conference. GAME FOUR: Carroll @ Rocky Mountain College Rocky Mountain High: Carroll's Wagner, Bartlett explode as Saints batter Bears 09/20/09 - BILLINGS - Carroll College proved it could outgun the top shooter in the NAIA. MORE: Highlight Video  |  Photo Gallery  |  Game Summary  |  Grading the Saints  |  Players of the Game: Off, Def Bartlett finally finds paydirt 09/20/09 - BILLINGS - If tight ends are supposed to see most of their action in those short-yardage, close-to-the-end-zone situations, then why did it take Carroll College's Bubba Bartlett so long to finally get a touchdown? WEEK FOUR GAME DAY 09/19/09 - Carroll @ Rocky Mountain College Multiple weapons make Saints offense potent When the Carroll College offense gathers into the huddle and the next play call comes in, junior quarterback Gary Wagner can look at his teammates and see the smiles. Bears hope to stand chance against Saints FRONTIER PICKS: Saints undeniable favorites 5 QUESTIONS: Gill sticking his feet in Saints defense From the desk of the AD: Parker brings leadership to AD position September 15, 2009 Saints, Grizzlies land weekly honors Montana cornerback Trumaine Johnson, Carroll College defensive back Pat Regan and Carroll punter Isiah Linnell were each honored by their respective conferences for outstanding play last weekend. GAME THREE: Carroll @ Montana Tech DIGGIN IN: Carroll forces five turnovers, pulls away in second half to beat Montana Tech 09/13/09 - BUTTE - Carroll College taught rival Montana Tech that it doesn't matter how far a football team goes on offense if it can't get in the end zone. MORE: Highlight Video  |  Photo Gallery  |  Game Summary  |  Grading the Saints  |  Players of the Game: Off, Def Saints take a Chance on Demarais 09/13/09 - BUTTE - On a team loaded with running backs, Carroll College redshirt freshman Chance Demarais is proving he belongs. WEEK THREE GAME DAY 09/12/09 - Carroll @ Montana Tech Pfannenstiel enjoys being behind the scenes Around his friends, when he's off the field, Carroll College senior offensive guard Alex Pfannenstiel has a loud personality. Time to shoot 'em up FRONTIER PICKS: Rivalries bring out the best in teams 5 QUESTIONS: Schmidt remembers rivalry and Wyo. roots From the desk of the AD: Tech, Carroll share a long history September 8, 2009 Saints' Thompson honored as Frontier Player of the Week Carroll College senior defensive end Garrett Thompson was named the Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Sept. 6. GAME TWO: Carroll vs. MSU-Northern Lights Out: Carroll scores 37 straight points to put away MSU Northern 09/06/09 - The beginning of the third quarter Saturday might be the closest the Carroll College football team comes to a nail-biter this season. MORE:   Highlight Video   |   Photo Gallery   |   Grading the Saints    Flag football: Carroll coach Van Diest concerned about abundance of penalties 09/06/09 - The sea of purple in the stands at Nelson Stadium on Saturday was overshadowed by the waves of yellow falling onto the field. WEEK TWO GAME DAY 09/05/09 - Carroll vs. MSU-Northern Siddick brings new lessons to Saints squad Carroll College senior defensive tackle Mason Siddick has had to get used to people walking up to him and asking him questions, sometimes the same ones over and over again. Return to the States FRONTIER PICKS: History doesn't lie in Frontier matchups 5 QUESTIONS: Demarais steps off the field and into '5 Questions' From the desk of the AD: Good coaches make for lots of success August 31, 2009 Imperfect poll results show Carroll tops The Carroll College Fighting Saints took the first step Saturday toward making our Question of the Week prognosticators look good. GAME ONE: Carroll vs. Azusa Pacific Wagner shines as Carroll routs Azusa Pacific in season opener 08/30/09 - Nelson Stadium belonged to Gary Wagner on Saturday. MORE:   Highlight Video    |   Photo Gallery   |   Grading the Saints   |   Players of the Game:  Offense, Defense Saints show new looks on both sides of football 08/30/09 - The Carroll College football team has had to learn some new plays on both offense and defense, but none of the players are complaining. The secrets of successful tailgating 08/30/09 - The college football season got under way Saturday, not with a raucus kickoff, but with a margarita blender and a rush of freshmen students to the field. WEEK ONE GAME DAY 08/29/09 - Carroll vs. Azusa Pacific Gary Wagner's day has come again The purplish scar runs five inches along the outside of Gary Wagner's left ankle and serves as a reminder to the carnage a little play caused that day. Azusa brings new faces to Helena FRONTIER PICKS: Frontier teams mostly on top FRONTIER NOTEBOOK: Northern getting international football experience 5 QUESTIONS: Zosel experiences first start in opener From the desk of the AD: Double-header kicks off fall season PRE-SEASON COVERAGE Saints seek perfection after title loss 08/27/09 - Carroll College is constantly seeking perfection. MSU-Northern poised for playoff run 08/27/09 - Carroll College has been picked to repeat as the Frontier Conference champions, which isn't a terribly big surprise since they've had at least a share of the title in each of the last nine years. Carroll Saints complete final rehearsal 08/22/09 - One week from their first game of the year and the No. 2 Carroll College Saints look ready for Azusa Pacific. Saints' defense never rests 08/16/09 - Carroll College's defense caught up with its offense on Saturday as the the Purple and White battled it out for the second scrimmage of the fall season. No surprise: Carroll picked to win Frontier Conference 08/15/09 - WHITEFISH (AP) - Carroll College is the preseason favorite of the Frontier Conference football coaches to repeat as league champion. Offensive line shines in Carroll scrimmage 08/14/09 - The void left after both starting offensive tackles graduated last season wasn't nearly as big as the holes their replacements opened up for Carroll College's running game on Thursday. Saints picked second to one 08/11/09 - When the Carroll College football team walked off the field in Rome, Ga., last November, it did so as the second-best NAIA team in the nation. Saints back in action 08/09/09 - Carroll College's first fall practice Saturday was an athletic trainer's dream. Gettin' into the groove 08/07/09 - Each young man stood up, stated his name and his sport: "Football," "Football," "Volleyball," which gathered a few laughs.