The 2016 Washburn Ichabods football team represented Washburn University in the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. The Ichabods played their home games on Foster Field in Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl in Topeka, Kansas, as they have done since 1928.[1] 2016 was the 126th season in school history.[2] The Ichabods were led by fifteenth-year head coach, Craig Schurig.[3] Washburn has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association since 1989.[4]
| 2016 Washburn Ichabods football | |
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Mineral Water Bowl, L 23–36 vs. Bemidji State | |
| Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association |
| Record | 7–5 (7–4 MIAA) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Jeff Schwinn (6th season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Brock Luke (6th year) Zach Watkins (3rd year) |
| Home stadium | Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl |
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| No. 1 NW Missouri State $^ | 11 | – | 0 | 15 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 10 Emporia State ^ | 10 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 21 Central Missouri ^ | 9 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fort Hays State # | 7 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pittsburg State | 7 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washburn # | 7 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri Western | 4 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Oklahoma | 3 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lindenwood | 3 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri Southern | 2 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northeastern State | 2 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska–Kearney | 1 | – | 10 | 1 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Preseason
editPersonnel
editCoaching staff
editAlong with Schurig, there were 11 assistants.
| Name | Position | Seasons at WU |
Alma Mater |
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| Craig Schurig | Head coach/QB's | 15 | Colorado Mines (1987) |
| Zach Watkins | Co-Defensive Coord./Special Teams | 3 | Washburn (2009) |
| Brock Luke | Co-Defensive Coord./Defensive Line | 6 | Clarion (2005) |
| Jeff Schwinn | Offensive Coord./Running Backs | 6 | Kansas State (2006) |
| Eric Eisenbarth | Assist. Coach – Offensive Line | 6 | Washburn (2008) |
| Josh Osborne | Assist. Coach – WR/Recruiting Coord. | 7 | Washburn (2009) |
| LaRon Moore | Assist. Coach – Defensive Backs | 5 | Texas Tech (2011) |
| David Trupp | Strength & Conditioning Coach | 14 | Baker (1991) |
| Frank Crosson | Volunteer Coach – Linebackers | 11 | Ottawa (1977) |
| Skyler Parker | Graduate Assistant – Defensive Backs | 2 | Ottawa (2012) |
| Kyle Duncan | Graduate Assistant – Offensive Line | 2 | Washburn (2014) |
| T.D. Hicks | Volunteer Coach | 11 | Houston Bible Institute (2010) |
| Reference:[7] | |||
Roster
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Schedule
edit| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
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| September 1 | 6:00 pm | Northeastern State | W 38–19 | 5,775 | |
| September 8 | 7:00 pm | at No. 1 Northwest Missouri State | L 7–41 | 7,501 | |
| September 17 | 6:00 pm | Lindenwood Lions |
| W 34–29 | 6,721 |
| September 24 | 2:00 pm | at Nebraska–Kearney | W 47–44 3OT | 4,028 | |
| October 1 | 1:00 pm | Pittsburg State |
| L 27–45 | 6,323 |
| October 8 | 3:00 pm | at Missouri Southern | W 45–13 | 5,674 | |
| October 15 | 1:00 pm | Fort Hays State |
| W 30–24 | 5,350 |
| October 22 | 1:30 pm | at Central Missouri | L 27–29 | 9,138 | |
| October 29 | 1:00 pm | Missouri Western |
| W 16–13 | 6,023 |
| November 5 | 2:00 pm | at Central Oklahoma | W 31–28 | 5,334 | |
| November 12 | 2:00 pm | No. 9 Emporia State |
| L 3–30 | 6,789 |
| December 3 | Noon | vs. Bemidji State* |
| L 23–36 | 2,123 |
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Source: [8]
Game notes, regular season
editNortheastern State
editNortheastern State at Washburn
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Northeastern State | 0 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 19 |
| • Washburn | 7 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 38 |
- Date: September 1
- Location: Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl, Topeka, KS
- Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:25
- Game attendance: 5,775
- Game weather: Beautiful, Clear, 83°F
- Referee: John Adams
Northwest Missouri State
editWashburn at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Washburn | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 17 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 41 |
- Date: September 8
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 7:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:54
- Game attendance: 7,501
- Game weather: Overcast, 80°F
- Referee: Sean Johnston
Lindenwood
editLindenwood at Washburn
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Lindenwood | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 29 |
| • Washburn | 7 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
- Date: September 17
- Location: Yager Stadium, Topeka, KS
- Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:15
- Game attendance: 6,721
- Game weather: Calm, 83°F
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
Nebraska–Kearney
editWashburn at Nebraska–Kearney
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | 3OT | Total |
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| • Washburn | 3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 47 |
| Nebraska–Kearney | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 44 |
- Date: September 24
- Location: Ron & Carol Cope Stadium, Kearney, NE
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:35
- Game attendance: 4,028
- Game weather: Calm, 65°F
Pittsburg State
editPittsburg State at Washburn
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Pittsburg State | 7 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 45 |
| Washburn | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
- Date: October 1
- Location: Yager Stadium, Topeka, KS
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:15
- Game attendance: 6,323
- Game weather: Calm, 68°F
- Referee: Danny Harris
Missouri Southern
editWashburn at Missouri Southern
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Washburn | 3 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 45 |
| Missouri Southern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
- Date: October 8
- Location: Fred G. Hughes Stadium, Joplin, MO
- Game start: 3:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:09
- Game attendance: 5,674
- Game weather: Clear, 71°F
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
Fort Hays State
editFort Hays State at Washburn
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Fort Hays State | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
| • Washburn | 13 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
- Date: October 15
- Location: Yager Stadium, Topeka, KS
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:05
- Game attendance: 5,350
- Game weather: Overcast, 72°F
- Referee: Sean Johnston
Central Missouri
editWashburn at Central Missouri
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Washburn | 3 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 27 |
| • Central Missouri | 13 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 29 |
- Date: October 22
- Location: Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO
- Game start: 1:30 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:10
- Game attendance: 9,138
- Game weather: Clear, 65°F
- Referee: Lonnie Brickman
Missouri Western
editMissouri Western at Washburn
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Missouri Western | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| • Washburn | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
- Date: October 29
- Location: Yager Stadium, Topeka, KS
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:54
- Game attendance: 6,023
- Game weather: Sunny, 76°F
- Referee: Craig Helser
Central Oklahoma
editWashburn at Central Oklahoma
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Washburn | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| Central Oklahoma | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
- Date: November 5
- Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:03
- Game attendance: 5,334
- Game weather: Partly cloudy, 70°F
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
Emporia State
editEmporia State at Washburn
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • #9 Emporia State | 0 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 30 |
| Washburn | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
- Date: November 12
- Location: Yager Stadium, Topeka, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:53
- Game attendance: 6,789
- Game weather: Clear and sunny, 58°F
- Referee: Craig Helser
Game notes, post-season
editMinnesota–Duluth
editWashburn vs. Bemidji State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Bemidji State | 0 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 36 |
| Washburn | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
- Date: November 19
- Location: Tiger Stadium, Excelsior Springs, MO
- Game start: Noon CST
- Elapsed time: 3:14
- Game attendance: 2,123
- Game weather: Overcast and chilly, 47°F
- Referee: Danny Harris
References
edit- ↑ "Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl". August 10, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Ichabods Open 126th Season of Football Hosting RiverHawks on Sept. 1" (Press release). August 29, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Craig Schurig biography". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ↑ "The Fort Scott Tribune - Google News Archive Search". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Ichabods Picked 8th in MIAA Preseason Polls". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ↑ "NWMSU Tops Football Polls". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Washburn Athletics – 2016 Football Coaching Staff". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Washburn Athletics - 2016 Washburn Ichabod Football Schedule". Retrieved August 19, 2016.