Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm football
The Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm football program was established in 2000. Their home games are played at Southern Nazarene University's McFarland Park Stadium[1]. In 2007 the Crimson Storm won their first home opener game. Since 2004, SNU has been competing in the NAIA Central States Football League in football, while in the Sooner Athletic Conference in other sports. The head coach for the Crimson Storm is Mike Cochran. Cochran's all time record is 59-19 (13-7 at SNU). Other coaching staff include, Lee Brower as the Offensive Coordinator, Craig Hubbard is the Defensive Coordinator, Jeremy Wirth, Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Line, Steve Lykes, Defensive Backs, Micah Anderson, Outside Linebackers, Clay Rhodes, Tight Ends, Eric Michael, Running Backs/Special Teams, Billy Sexton, Strength Coach, Jeff Seyfert, Academic Coordinator.
Year by year results
| Year |
Record |
Conference |
Coach |
| 2000 |
5-4-0 |
N-A |
Paul McGrady |
| 2001 |
5-4-0 |
N-A |
Paul McGrady |
| 2002 |
7-3-0 |
N-A |
Paul McGrady |
| 2003 |
6-4-0 |
N-A |
Paul McGrady |
| 2004 |
6-4-0 |
4-2 |
Paul McGrady |
| 2005 |
6-4-0 |
4-2 |
Paul McGrady |
| 2006 |
7-3-0 |
3-1 |
Mike Cochran |
| 2007 |
6-4-0 |
2-2 |
Mike Cochran |
| 2008 |
3-8-0 |
0-0 |
Mike Cochran |
Past coaches
Awards and honors
SNUPY Awards winner
The Crimson Storm football team has been nominated and won many of the annual SNUPY Awards.
2005
- Courage Award – Richard Kirksey, Football
- Male Team of the Year - Football
- Mr. Storm – Joe Hall, Football
- Career Achievement Award – Joe Hall, Football
2006
- Courage Award – Gavin Kokel, Football
- Crimson Heart – Brandan Bowman, Football
2007
- Mr. Storm - Brett Armstrong, Football
2008
- Champions of Character Award - Brock Van Cleave
2009
CSFL honors
2004
- David Chapman, Fullback, First Team All-CSFL
- Joe Hall, Wide Receiver, First Team All-CSFL
- Richard Kirksey, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
- Darnell Whitaker, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
- Brandon Bowman, Defensive Tackle, First Team All-CSFL
- Jarrod Dewald, Linebacker, First Team All-CSFL
- D’Antae Mitchell, Free Safety, First Team All-CSFL
- Dan Denardo, Quarterback/Punter, Second Team All-CSFL
- Clayton Franks, Defensive End, Second Team All-CSFL
- Drew Garrison, Defensive End, Second Team All-CSFL
- Chris Borah, Kicker, Second Team All-CSFL
2005
- A.J. Blackburn, Wide Receiver, First Team All-CSFL
- Jordan Bley, Tight End, First Team All-CSFL
- Richard Kirksey, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
- Darnell Whitaker, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
- Chris Borah, Kicker, First Team All-CSFL
- Gavin Kokel, Defensive End, First Team All-CSFL
- Clay Franks, Defensive End, First Team All-CSFL
- Jarrod Dewald, Linebacker, First Team All-CSFL
- Peter Orth, Punter, First Team All-CSFL
- Tyler Schneider, Quarterback, Second Team All-CSFL
- David Chapman, Fullback, Second Team All-CSFL
- Brandan Bowman, Defensive Tackle, Second Team All-CSFL
- Jacob Todd, Linebacker, Second Team All-CSFL
- Blake Carlson, Cornerback, Second Team All-CSFL
- Thomas Smith, Cornerback, Second Team All-CSFL
2006
- Tyler Schneider, Quarterback, First Team All-CSFL
- Brett Armstrong, Wide Receiver, First Team All-CSFL
- Darnell Whitaker, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
- John Praeuner, Defensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
- Patrick Orth, Linebacker, First Team All-CSFL
- Peter Orth, Punter, First Team All-CSFL
- Jacob Smith, Running Back, Second Team All-CSFL
- Branden Smith, Running Back, Second Team All-CSFL
- Dwayne Whitaker, Offensive Line, Second Team All-CSFL
- T.J. Pearsall, Defensive Line, Second Team All-CSFL
- Brock VanCleave, Defensive Back, Second Team All-CSFL
- Caleb Tarr, Defensive Back, Second Team All-CSFL
2007
- Frits Remedor, CSFL Defensive Player of the Year
- Branden Smith, Running Back, First Team All-CSFL
- A.J. Blackburn, Wide Receiver, First Team All-CSFL
- Scott Hill, Offensive Line, First Team All-CSFL
- Shawn Fisher, Defensive End, First Team All-CSFL
- Frits Remedor, Linebacker, First Team All-CSFL
- Brock VanCleave, Free Safety, First Team All-CSFL
- Peter Orth, Punter, First Team All-CSFL
- Tyler Schneider, Second Team All-CSFL
- Jared Elmore, Second Team All-CSFL
- Jeremy Rogers, Second Team All-CSFL
- Doug Wilson, Second Team All-CSFL
- T.J. Pearsall, Second Team All-CSFL
2008
National honors
2001
- Bill Clapper – NAIA Honorable Mention All-American
2002
- First Votes in National Rankings – Week 7, October 22, 2002, 2 votes
- Received One Vote in Week 8, October 29
- Finished 27th in Final Rating with 14 votes
- Jason Kilmer – finished 4th in the nation in rushing, 138 yards per game
- D’Antae Mitchell – finished 16th in the nation in interceptions with 6
- Jimmie Weaver – NAIA Academic All-American
- SNU’s Defense finished 12th in the nation in total defense – 111.70 yards per game
2003
- SNU premiered in National Rankings for first time at #23 in Week #2, September 16, 2003
- SNU spent seven weeks in the NAIA Top 25
- SNU was ranked as high as #15 in the nation for two weeks, October 7 & October 14
- Jason Kilmer – finished 10th in the nation in rushing with 142.3 yards per game
- SNU’s Defense finished 3rd in the nation in total defense, 12th in the nation in scoring defense, and 4th in the nation in rushing defense
- Jason Kilmer – NAIA Second Team All-American
- Heath Hagy – NAIA Academic All-American
- Sam Vivona – NAIA Academic All-American
- Jimmie Weaver – NAIA Academic All-American
- Heath Emmert - Don Hansen’s NAIA All-American
- Chris Bogle - Don Hansen’s NAIA All-American
- D’Antae Mitchell- Don Hansen’s NAIA All-American
2005
- Clayton Franks – NAIA First Team All-American
- Richard Kirksey – NAIA Honorable Mention All-American
- A.J. Blackburn – NAIA Honorable Mention All-American
- Gavin Kokel – NAIA Honorable Mention All-American
- Grant Ledbetter – NAIA Scholar Athlete
2006
- Darnell Whitaker – AFCA First Team All-American
2007
2008
See also
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