1997 Augsburg Football Game Notes

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Week 1- at Valley City State University September 6

More pictures from VCSU a Scott Hvistendahl catch Martin Hlinka kicks the extra point Jason Spry runs with the ball Jake Kern with a punt return Derrin Lamker sets the line Bob Schultz ready for action Thane Drier turns the corner a Hvistendahl touchdown celebration

Augsburg's football team got its season off to an impressive start with a 24-20 victory over NAIA II Valley City (N.D.) State University. Augsburg used a perfectly balanced offense, combined with a stingy defense to shut down the Vikings, a playoff team last year and rated 12th in the NAIA II this season.

Augsburg jumped off to a quick start with a 17-point second quarter. All-MIAC quarterback Derrin Lamker connected with All-American wide receiver Scott Hvistendahl for Augsburg's first score. Kicker Martin Hlinka added a 35 yard field goal with 45 seconds left in the first half. On the next play from scrimmage, cornerback Rob Just picked off a Viking pass and returned it to the 1-yardline. Lamker scored on the next play to increase Augsburg's lead to 17-0. Balance was the name of the game for Augsburg's offense -- in a total of 82 plays, Augsburg ran the ball 41 times, and threw the ball 41 times.

The Auggies defense came up with big play after big play all afternoon. The defense created five turnovers, including two interceptions by safety Jake Kern. Kern returned the second interception 20 yards for a touchdown that put Augsburg ahead for good. Augsburg's defense put the clamps on Valley City's highly touted offense, allowing just two touchdowns and only 286 yards of total offense.

Practice Players of the Week
Defense- Joe Souba (LB) Offense- Mark Joseph (QB)

Augsburg College football player Ted Schultz was named a 1997 Burger King College Football Scholarship Award winner. A $10,000 donation donation has been given by Burger King, in Schultz's name to the Augsburg College general scholarship fund.

The award is given to college footbal seniors who maintain high academic standards, excel on the field and are actively involved community. Schultz is a senior tight end from Hudson, Wisconsin. He was featured at halftime of the ABC's College Football Game of the Week , on September 6, 1997.

Ted was honored at halftime of the Auggies home opener on Saturday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. against St. John's University.