UMD Bulldogs
UMD Bulldogs

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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