Archive for August, 2004

2004 Football Preview

Head Coach Jay Schoenebeck will rely on nine returning starters and 25 letterwinners to lead the 2004 Gustavus Adolphus College football team as it looks to contend for the conference title.

2004 Women’s Volleyball Preview

After the second straight season of finishing just out of MIAC playoff contention, the Gustavus volleyball team returns in 2004 with its sights set on its first postseason appearance since 2000.

2004 Men’s Soccer Preview

The Gustavus Adolphus College men's soccer team is set to begin the 2004 season. The Gusties began practice on August 18th and will open the season on September 1st at Viterbo University.

Angie Peterson, Luke Benoit Named 2004 Gustavus Athletes of the Year

The Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Department has announced the 2003-04 Male and Female Athletes of the Year and they are Angie Peterson, a basketball player from Northfield, Minnesota and Luke Benoit, a golfer from Faribault, Minnesota.

Lance Taylor Named Defensive Coordinator for Football Program

Lance Taylor, a 1988 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, has been named the defensive coordinator for the Gustavus football program. Taylor replaces Jud Keim, who accepted a coaching position at Pacific Lutheran University.

Former Gustavus Football Coach, Athletic Director Lloyd Hollingsworth Dies at 92

Legendary Gustavus football coach and athletic director Lloyd Hollingsworth died Tuesday, August 10 at the St. Peter Community Health Care Center. Hollingsworth was 92 years old.

Gymnastics Team Earns Academic Honors

The National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches has announced the 2003-04 Academic National Team and Individual honors. The Gustavus gymnastics team placed 14th overall with a cumulative team grade point average of 3.395.

Men’s Golf Program Announces 2004 Schedule

The Gustavus men's golf team has announced its schedule for the fall 2004 season.

Former Gustavus Football Player Ryan Hoag Signs NFL Contract with the Minnesota Vikings

Former Gustavus football player Ryan Hoag has signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are currently in pre-season training camp in Mankato, Minnesota.

Women’s Cross Country Team Unveils 2004 Schedule

The women's cross-country team has unveiled its schedule for the 2004 season.