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University of Minnesota Duluth
Location: Duluth, MN 55812
Founded: 1895
Enrollment: 11,300
Nickname: Bulldogs
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Chancellor: Dr. Lendley C. Black
Athletic Director: Bob Nielson
Faculty Representitive: Allen Mensinger
About the Conference
National Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Conference Members: Augustana College (S.D.), Bemidji State University, Concordia University-St. Paul, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, University of Mary, University of Minnesota Crookston, University of Minnesota Duluth, Northern State University, St. Cloud State University, Southwest Minnesota State University, Upper Iowa University, Wayne State College (Neb.), Winona State University
About the Facility
Stadium: Malosky Stadium
Capacity: 4,500
Year Built: 1966
Surface: A-Turf
About UMD Football
All-Time Record (Year): 418-251-24 (77th)
All-Time Winning Percentage: .620
NCAA II Playoff Appearances: 3 (2002, 2005, 2008)
Bowl Appearances: 1 (Mineral Water Bowl, 2001)
Conference Titles: 18 (1 NCC, 12 NSIC, 5 MIAC)
2009 Overall Record: 11-2
2008 NSIC Record (Place): 10-0 (First)
Lettermen Returning: 48 (Offense: 25; Defense: 21; Special Teams: 2)
Lettermen Lost: 23 (Offense: 6; Defense: 6; Special Teams: 0)
Starters Returning: 14 (Offense: 6; Defense: 6, Special Teams: 2)
Starters Lost: 11 (Offense: 5; Defense: 6; Special Teams: 0)
Basic Offense: Multiple Set
Basic Defense: 3-4
2010 Team Captains: Robbie Aurich, Kiel Fechtelkotter, Isaac Odim
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Bob Nielson
Alma Mater (Year): Wartburg College (1982)
Record at UMD (Year): 64-21-0 (Eighth)
Career Record (Year): 134-54-1 (18th)
Head Coach's Office Phone: (218) 726-8718
Head Coach's E-Mail Address: rnielson@d.umn.edu
Assistant Coaches: Curt Wiese, Todd Strop, Peter Lue, Nick Goeser, Mike McHugh, Tyler Yelk, Joe Lardinois, Curt Sienkiewicz, Luke Schalekamp
Support Staff
Head Athletic Trainer: Mike Wendinger
Team Physician: Dr. Steve Harrington
Team Physical Therapist: Malcom Macaulay
Equipment Coordinator: Scott Hanna
Sports Information
Press Box Phone: (218) 726-7224
Sports Information Director: Bob Nygaard
Sports Information Director Office Phone: (218) 726-8191
Sports Information Director Home Phone: (218) 724-6366
Sports Information Director Cell Phone: (218) 341-0524
Sports Information Director Email Address: bnygaard@d.umn.edu
Athletic Department Fax: (218) 726-6529








