1997 Augsburg Football Game Notes

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Week 4 vs. St. Olaf College September 27

More pictures from St. Olaf Jim Peterson makes a cut Brian Warden carries the ball Mark Joseph takes a snap Jim Peterson dives Mark Joseph scrambles

AUGSBURG DEFENSE TURNS IN FIRST SHUTOUT SINCE 1981
Augsburg 42 St. Olaf 0

For the first time since 1981, the Augsburg football team blanked an opponent with its 42-0 drubbing of St. Olaf. Junior cornerback Andy Zigan and senior linebacker Bob Schultz led the defensive pressure for the Auggies. Zigan had eight tackles including one for loss; while Schultz had seven tackles and an interception for the Auggies. Sophomore free safety Jake Kern intercepted his fourth pass of the year, helping Augsburg grab three St. Olaf turnovers.

For the second straight week, an Auggie was named MIAC offensive player of the week. This week it was senior quarterback Derrin Lamker who was a model of efficiency, completing 30 of 46 passes with six touchdowns and no interceptions. Last week's MIAC player of the week, junior receiver Scott Hvistendahl, was on the receiving end of three of Lamker's touchdown passes. Hvistendahl and Lamker combined to set eight new Augsburg records during the game. Hvistendahl's 15 catches set a new school record for most catches in a game, and now Lamker is Augsburg's career leader in pass attempts.

Augsburg is now 3-1 overall, and 2-1 in the conference. This is Augsburg's best start since 1973, when the Auggies started out 5-0. That year Augsburg finished 7-2, the school's best record ever.

Practice Players of the Week
Defense- Chris Wahl (DB) Offense- Joe Seehusen (WR)

Derrin Lamker was 30 for 46, threw for 342 yards and had six touchdowns in being named the MIAC Offensive Player of the Week. He set three records, including most career pass attempts, touchdown passes in a game (6), and completions in a game (30). It is the second week in row Augsburg has received the honor.