Fall 2013 Intramural Sports Media Guide

Quick Facts
School Location Nickname Colors Affiliation Conference Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan

Returning Offensive Starters

-Nathan Palcowski (QB) -Alex Heming (TE) Plaxidental Shootings -Sean Dwyer (WR) Black and White IM Leagues WMU Sunday 11pm

Returning Defensive Starters

-Josh Booby Wright (DB) -Jeff Williams (DL)

Team Information 2012 Overall Record 2012 Finish Starters Returning New Players 7-4 3 7 4
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Football History First Season All-time record IM Division Titles IM Championships 2012 8-7 0 0

-Paul Swartout (CB)

Returning Special Teams Starters

-Josh Booby Wright (KR/PR)

Previous Seasons Fall 2012

Oct. 12- Game 1 (W 35-0)/Game2 (W 33-6) Oct. 19- Game 3 (L 33-26) Oct. 28- Playoff 1 (W 40-15) Oct. 31- Playoff 2 (L 26-15)

Spring 2013
Mar. 14- Game 1 (W 33-0) Mar. 21- Game 2 (W 20-12) Mar. 28- Game 3 (L 20-12) Apr. 14- Playoff 1 ( W 20-15) Apr. 18- Playoff 2 (L 32-26 (OT))

Fall 2013
Sep.29-The Squad (W) Oct.13-Bite Down (L 39-26) Oct.20-Legion of Hate (W 46-6) Oct.27-Flint Tropic Thunder (L 32-12) Nov.3-Two Scoops of Balls (L 56-49)

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2013-14 Plaxidental Shootings Roster

Name Alex Branagan Drakaar Chase Sean Dwyer Nathan Frisbie Alex Heming Nathan Palcowski Justin Rittenhouse Shirish Shrestha Paul Swartout Jeff Williams Josh booby Wright Pos Ht Wt 185 135 165 230 215 160 190 170 160 155 150 Class Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Hometown Rehoboth, Mass. Canton, Mich. Flossmoor, Ill. Portage, Mich. Traverse City, Mich. Lowell, Mich. Traverse City, Mich. Portage, Mich. Coldwater, Mich. Flossmoor, Ill. Canton, Mich.

WR/DL 6-2 S/WR 5-11

WR/CB 6-1 TE/LB TE/LB QB CB LB/TE WR/CB DL/WR RB/ S 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-9 6-1 5-10

Offense
Running Backs Josh Wright Drakaar Shirish Shrestha

defense
Defensive Line Alex Branagan Jeff Williams

Wide Receivers

Sean Dwyer Paul Swartout Alex Branagan Nathan Palcowski Alex Heming Nate Frisbie

Linebackers Corners Safety

Alex Heming Josh Wright Justin Rittenhouse Paul Swartout Drakaar Sean Dwyer

Quarterbacks Offensive Line/Tight Ends

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Alex Branagan Receiver/Defensive Line Junior 6-2 185lbs Rehoboth, Mass.

Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 5 Rec TD 2 Sacks 6 Def TD 0

Drakaar Chase Safety/Receiver Junior 5-11 135lbs Canton, Michigan

Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 4 Rec TD 1 INT 1 Def TD 0

Made team debut in 2013defensive leader with six sacks in Fall 2013 had one touchdown against Legion of Hate (10/20) had two receptions and one TD in team scrimmage and one sack in scrimmage (9/29)

Made team debut in 2013 had four receptions and one touchdown also had one interception in team scrimmage (9/29)

Sean Dwyer Receiver/Cornerback Junior 6-1 165lbs Flossmoor, Ill.

Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 5 Pass TD 2 Rec TD 2 INT 1 Def TD 1

Nate Frisbie Tight End/Linebacker Senior 6-0 230lbs Portage, Mich.

Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 4 Rec TD 2 INT 0 Def TD 0

Second year starting for team offensively and defensively led team in receptions against Two Scoops of Balls (11/3) had INT return for TD against Legion of Hate (10/20) threw for two touchdowns in team scrimmage (9/29). Made team debut in 2012 led team in INT spring season 2013 scored first offensive TD in team history

Made team debut in 2013 had two receptions and one touchdown in team scrimmage (9/29)

Alex Heming Tight End/Linebacker Junior 6-0 215lbs Traverse City, Mich.
Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 5 Rec TD 2 INT 0 Def TD 0

Nathan Palcowski Quarterback Junior 5-10 160lbs Lowell, Mich.

Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 5 12-13 11 Pass TD 20 26 INT 3 9 Rush TD 5 7

Had twoTDs on the season had one TD vs. Legion Of Hate (10/20) co-founder Second In career (13) and season (5) receiving TD s

Second year starting quarterback threw for career high 6 passing TDs, which is a team record vs. Two Scoops of Balls (11/3) threw for more than four touchdowns three times during Fall 2013 broke record for most passing TDs in season (20) threw career low three interceptions threw for four TD and ran for two more in scrimmage (9/29) 8-7 as starter

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Justin Rittenhouse Cornerback Year 6-1 190lbs Traverse City, Mich.

Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 2

Paul Swartout Cornerback/Receiver Junior 5-9 160lbs Coldwater, Mich.

Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 5 12-13 11 Rec TD 3 INT 0 6 Def TD 0 -

Rec TD 1

INT 1

Def TD 0

Team debut in 2013 had three receptions One receiving touchdown and one INT in Team scrimmage (9/29)

Had career-high two receiving touchdowns vs. Two Scoops of Balls (11/3) key contributor on defense in secondary had one touchdown pass in team scrimmage (9/29) co-founder led team in INTs in Fall 2012 had career high four INT in Fall 12

Shirish Shrestha Linebacker/Tight End Junior 5-10 170lbs Portage, Mich.

Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 4 Rec TD 3 INT 0 Def TD 0

Jeff Williams Receiver/Defensive Line Junior 6-1 155lbs Flossmoor, Ill.

Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 4 Rec TD 7 INT 0 Def TD 0

Had team and career-high three touchdowns in team scrimmage (9/29) team debut in 2012 regarded as Coach Spoe

Josh Booby Wright Running Back/Safety Junior 5-10 150lbs Canton, Mich.
Career Statistics Yr GP 13-14 3 Rec TD 0 INT 1 Def TD 0

Had career-high 4 receiving TDs, which broke team record for most in single game vs. Two Scoops of Balls (11/3) had three or more receiving TDs twice during Fall 2013 led the team with 7 receiving TDs broke record for most receiving TDs in a season (7) career record holder with 16 receiving TDs Had one touchdown in team scrimmage (9/29) team debut in 2012 led team in REC TD in Fall 2012 tied for team lead in REC Td in Spring 2013

Team Debut in 2012 had career high two touchdowns in Spring 2013

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Quick Facts:
Have won three straight season openers Had started 2-0 two straight seasons Nathan Palcowski has thrown a touchdown in 15 straight games Were a part of the first OT game in WMU Intramural Football History In the three season openers, Plaxidental Shootings have never given up a point. Are 0-4 All-Time against undefeated opponents Played in the highest scoring point total game (104 points) in WMU IM history

Game 1 Fall: Visiting Team-0 Plaxidental Shootings-35

On the first play of the first game in team history Nathan Palcowski completed a pass to Sean Dwyer for a touchdown. Unfortunately, Dwyer tied his flags together to return the touchdown. With the game being 7-on5, Palcowski and the offense took care of business in Game 1 of the double header that night.

Game 2 Fall: Visiting Team-6 Plaxidental Shootings-33

In the second game of the night, Plaxidental Shootings started off hot and never looked back as the offense was stellar and the defense let up the lone touchdown on the season with just minutes left in the first half.

Game 3 Fall: Visiting Team-33 Plaxidental Shootings-26

In a tight battle between two undefeated teams at the time, Nathan Palcowski connected with Sean Dwyer on a back shoulder fade to give Plaxidental Shootings the early lead. Followed by Palcowski grabbing an INT on defense, the team jumped out to a halftime lead. But funny halftime adjustments killed the Shootings as the other team was able to wear down the Shootings and take the come from behind victory.

Playoff Gm1 Fall: Visiting Team-15 Plaxidental Shootings-40

With nervous energy the Shootings came out firing on all cylinders. Especially, cornerback Paul Swartout who grabbed four INTs against the opposition to move on in the playoffs.

Playoff Gm2 Fall: Visiting Team-26 Plaxidental Shootings-15

In the rematch of the two unbeaten during the regular season, the Plaxidental Shootings jumped out yet again to an early one point lead at halftime. History seemed to repeat itself once again as the opposing team was able to make the adjustment needed to force QB Nathan Palcowski into throwing four interceptions in the loss. Sending the Shootings home for the season.

Game 1 Spring: Visiting Team-0 Plaxidental Shootings-33

Starting off the season on the right foot, with an eye-opening win against the opponent. The win marked back-to-back opening season games in which didnt allow a point.

Game 2 Spring: Visiting Team-12 Plaxidental Shootings-20

The Shootings started 20 again with a shockingly close win against the opponent. A late defensive stop helped seal the win for The Shootings.

Game 3 Spring: Visiting Team-20 Plaxidental Shootings-12

An interception in the end zone with minutes remaining , along with blown calls by the referees, constraints The Shootings to a perfect regular season

Playoff 1 Spring: Visiting Team-15 Plaxidental Shootings-20

The Plaxidental Shootings had an early morning game that was closer than expected. An offensive drive put the game away and helped the Shootings move on.

Playoff 2 Spring: Visiting Team-32 Plaxidental Shootings-26 (OT)

In the first overtime game in Intramural History, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the first over time doomed the Shootings and left them so close to the Championship

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Game 1 Fall: The Squad-Loss Plaxidental Shootings-Win

The Shootings started a season 1-0 for the third straight time as the other team did not show up. The Shootings proceed to split up the teams and play a scrimmage. The Black team defeated the White team 6-3.

Game 2 Fall: Bite Down-39 Plaxidental Shootings-26

After trailing by 13 at one point, the Shootings stormed back and tied the game at 26. However a slippery field and wet conditions made it hard for the Shootings to gain any traction on a comeback in the first loss of the season.

Game 3 Fall: Legion of Hate-6 Plaxidental Shootings-46

Right from the start, the Shootings were off and running. Palcowski scampered for his third rushing TD of the season along with a career high five passing touchdowns. Jeff Williams had three TDs, a team single game record.

Game 4 Fall: Flint Tropic Thunder-32 Plaxidental Shootings-12

On a cold October night, the Plaxidental Shootings offense put up its lowest output of the season and never seemed to Heat Up. Trailing the entire game, the Shootings were able to get TDs from just Frisbie and Dwyer as they head into the playoffs with a 2-2 record.

Playoff Game 1 Fall: Two Scoops of Balls-56 Plaxidental Shootings-49

In a battle of 2-2 teams in the first round of the playoffs, the Shootings gave it all they had in a shootout for the ages in round 1 of the playoffs. With 13 seconds left, The Shootings had a shot, when Sean Dwyer made a catch with 6 seconds left. But couldnt get the TD.

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2013 Game-By-Game Stats

Passing TD at The Squad(EXH)

Palcowski Dwyer 4 2 3 5 6 2

Rushing TD at The Squad(EXH)

Booby Palcowski 2

Dwyer

at Flint Tropics Thunder at Bite Down vs. Legion of Hate vs. Two Scoops of Balls

at Flint Tropics Thunder at Bite Down vs. Legion of Hate vs. Two Scoops of Balls 2 2 1

Receiving TD at The Squad(EXH) at Flint Tropics Thunder at Bite Down vs. Legion of Hate vs. Two Scoops of Balls

Williams 1

Dwyer

Swartout

Heming

Frisbie 1

Branagan 1

Shirish 3

Boobie

1 1 3 4

1 1 1 2 1 1

Defensive (INT) at The Squad(EXH) at Flint Tropics Thunder at Bite Down vs. Legion of Hate

Rittenhouse Branagan 1

Heming

Booby

Swartout

Williams

Drakaar Dwyer

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2013 Combined Stats Date Opponent Score 0-0 (W) Record: All games Division Overall 2-3 2-2 Home 1-1 1-0 Away 1-2 1-2

Sep.29 at the Squad Oct.6

at Flint Tropic 32-12(L) 39-26(L)

Oct.13 at Bite Down

Oct.20 vs.Leg of Hate 46-6 (W) Nov.3 vs. Two Scoops of Balls 56-49 (L) Rushing GP-GS TD
4 4

Interceptions
Rittenhouse, Justin Drakaar Dwyer

GP-GS
4-2 5-4 5-5 4-3 18-14

INT
1 1 1 1 4

Palcowski,Nathan 5-5 Total 5-5

Passing

GP-GS

TD
20 2 22

INT
3 2 5

Boobie Total

Palcowski, Nathan 5-5 Dwyer, Sean Total 5-0 10-5

Defensive Touchdowns
Williams, Jeff Dwyer, Sean

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Receiving
Williams, Jeff Dwyer, Sean Branagan, Alex Heming, Alex Swartout, Paul Booby Shirish Drakaar Rittenhouse, Justin Frisbie, Nate Total:

GP-GS
5-4 5-4 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-3 5-3 5-4 5-2 5-4 50-39

TD
7 2 2

Branagan, Alex Heming, Alex Swartout, Paul Booby

Shirish
3

Drakaar
1 3 1 1 2 24

Rittenhouse, Justin Frisbie, Nate

Total: 1

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Team/Individual Records
Touchdown Passes
Career 46 2 Season 20 14 12 Game 6

Total Points
Season 149 133 Game Two Scoops of Balls (Fall13) 49 Fall 2012 Fall 2013

Nathan Palcowski Sean Dwyer Nathan Palcowski Nathan Palcowski Nathan Palcowski Nathan Palcowski

Team Records-Game LARGEST WIN: 40, vs. LeOfHate Fall 2013 (46-6) MOST POINTS: 49, vs.TSofBalls Fall 2013 (56-49)

INTs Thrown
Career 12 Season Nathan Palcowski 9 Game Nathan Palcowski 4 Sean Dwyer 2 Nathan Palcowski

Interceptions
Career 6 Season 6 5 Game 4 2

LARGEST LOSS: 20, vs. Flint Tropic T 2013 (32-12) MOST POINTS ALLOWED: 56, vs. TSofBalls 2013 (56-49)

Paul Swartout Paul Swartout Sean Dwyer Paul Swartout Sean Dwyer

Team Records-Season MOST WINS: 3- Fall 12/Spring 13 MOST LOSSES: 3- Fall 13 LONGEST WIN STREAK: 2- Fall 12/Spring 13 LONGEST LOSING STREAK: 2- Fall 13

Receiving TD
Jeff Williams Alex Heming Career 16 13 Season 7 5 4 4 Game 4 3

Defensive Touchdowns
Career Marcus Pritchard 2 Alex Heming 1 Sean Dwyer 1 Season Marcus Pritchard 2 Alex Heming 1 Sean Dwyer 1 Game 1 1

Jeff Williams Alex Heming Paul Swartout Sean Dwyer Jeff Williams Shirish

Alex Heming Sean Dwyer

All-Time Record when

Leading at Halftime Trailing at Halftime Overtime Win the Turnover Battle 8-5 0-2 0-1 6-1 Losing the Turnover Battle Not thrown an INT Play Day game Play Night game 0-6 4-3 1-1 7-6 Wear Black Wear White Score First 5-4 3-3 8-5

Score 10 or less 0-0 Score 11-24 Score 25+ 1-3 5-4

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