Coyotes snap two-game skid with win over Saint Mary Kansas Wesleyan snapped a two game losing streak as the Coyotes pulled away from the Saint Mary Spires for a 27-12 win on Saturday afternoon at Salina Stadium (more info...)
KWU JV Football wraps up season with 30-6 win over Hastings The Kansas Wesleyan University JV Football team wrapped up its 2007 season with a 30-6 victory over Hastings (Neb.) on Monday night at Martin Stadium. It was the second time the two teams met during the season, with Wesleyan getting wins in both games (more info...)
Friends gets past Coyotes 20-10 WICHITA – Kansas Wesleyan entered Saturday’s game with No.17 ranked Friends University desperately needing a win to keep in the race for the KCAC Championship. Friends used ball control to post a 20-10 win over the Coyotes at Adair-Austin Stadium (more info...)
Braves overpower Coyotes 34-14 OTTAWA – Ottawa University turned the tides on the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes, beating them at what they do best, running the ball. It was the Braves who dominated the ground game, rushing for 296 yards as Ottawa beat the Coyotes 34-14 on Saturday afternoon at Peoples Bank Field (more info...)
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| Brandon McGinn (center) blocks Colby Seagraves punt during the first quarter of KWU's 44-14 win over Southwestern |
Balanced attack leads Coyotes past Southwestern Kansas Wesleyan used a balanced offensive attack and continued spectacular special teams play to cruise to a 44-14 homecoming win over Southwestern College on Saturday at Salina Stadium (more info...)
Dallas gets career win 100 as Coyotes squeak past SW Assemblies Kansas Wesleyan coach Dave Dallas got his 100th career win in dramatic fashion as the Coyotes rallied from a four-point deficit in the fourth quarter to get past winless Southwestern Assemblies of God 30-28 on Saturday night at Salina Stadium (more info...)
Troy Van Blarcom named KCAC Special Teams Player of the Week LINDSBORG – Kansas Wesleyan University kicker Troy Van Blarcom has been named as the KCAC Football Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in KWU’s 31-26 win over McPherson on September 15 (more info...)
Wesleyan outscores McPherson 31-26
By Bob Davidson, Salina Journal McPHERSON -- A Salina Central quarterback, who played at Fort Hays State last season, hit a Salina South wide receiver, who also was at Fort Hays a year ago, for the game-winning touchdown (more info...)
JV Football pulls off big win at Hastings The Kansas Wesleyan JV Football team traveled to Hastings, Neb., on Monday night to take on Hastings College, and came away with a big 8-7 win over the Broncos (more info...)
Offense struggles as Bethel knocks off Coyotes 13-8 The Kansas Wesleyan offense struggled throughout the night as the No. 20 ranked Coyotes dropped the season opener 13-8 to Bethel on Saturday night at Salina Stadium. (more info...)
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| Dallas speaks at Media Day 2007 at the Salina Country Club |
Coyotes picked to finish second at KCAC Football Media Day Kansas Wesleyan was picked by both the coaches and the media representing the KCAC to finish second at the 2007 KCAC Football Media Day held at the Salina Country Club. (more info...)
2007 KWU Football Pre-Season Media Guide is now available online The 60-page publication covering Coyote Football has been released (more info...)
2007 Kansas Wesleyan Football Outlook -- Compete and Finish Coming off of consecutive 8-2 seasons, Dave Dallas and the Kansas Wesleyan Football staff are looking to improve on that mark, and hopefully return to the top of the Kansas Conference with a KCAC Championship, something that has eluded the Coyotes since the 2002 season. (more info...)
Coyote Football announces 2007 schedule Looking to improve on an 8-2 overall record in 2006, Kansas Wesleyan has announced its 2007 football schedule (more info...)
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| Members of KWU's offensive and defensive lines pose with the HUMVEEs after finishing the competition to wrap up spring workouts |
Football players pull HUMVEEs as part of Spring Training Members of the Kansas Wesleyan football team got together to wrap up their spring training by pulling Army HUMVEEs on Thursday afternoon at Martin Stadium (more info...)

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| KWU coaches Dave Dallas (in black) and Lou Neal give some instruction to the defensive players during the spring scrimmage at Salina Stadium -- Photo by Bridget Weiser |
Football concludes spring football with scrimmage Kansas Wesleyan University football concluded its spring football practices with a scrimmage on March 15 at Salina Stadium (more info...)
Coyotes announce 39 Football signees Kansas Wesleyan University Head Football Coach Dave Dallas announces a 39-person signing class on National Signing Day (more info...)
Dallas Joins NATS Board of Review, will represent NAIA during AFCA Convention OLATHE, Kan. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) President and CEO Jim Carr has selected Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) Head Football Coach Dave Dallas to represent the NAIA on the National Athletic Testing System (NATS) Board of Review. (more info...)
2006 KWU Football Schedule Poster
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Three Coyotes named as VSN Football All-Americans Three Kansas Wesleyan football players have been named as Victory Sports Network (VSN) NAIA Football All-Americans for the 2006 season. Eric Williams was named to the first team defense, while Darell Grames and Willie Johnson pulled down honorable mention honors at their respective positions (more info...)
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Eric Williams named as AFCA NAIA All-American WACO, TEXAS — For the first time since the American Football Coaches Association began selecting All-America teams in 1945, the Association announced today the 25 members of the inaugural NAIA Coaches’ All-America team. (more info...)
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| Hensley was named as the NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year by the AFCA |
Colby Hensley named AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year WACO, TEXAS -- The American Football Coaches Association is proud to announce its 2006 Assistant Coach of the Year winners. One assistant coach in the five different divisions of college football has been selected for their dedication to their teams and communities (more info...)
Several Coyotes named Football All-KCAC Sixteen Kansas Wesleyan football players have been named as All-KCAC performers for their efforts during the recently completed 2006 football season. KWU finished tied for third in the KCAC with Sterling at 7-2 in KCAC play, behind KCAC Co-Champions Friends and Bethel (more info...)
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Grames named National Player of the Week After not having a NAIA National Player of the Week in football for 20 years, Kansas Wesleyan has had its second of the 2006 season as Darell Grames has earned National Offensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts in Saturday’s 31-16 win over Bethany College (more info...)
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Grames and Padilla named KCAC Players of the Week Darell Grames and Anthony Padilla earned KCAC Offensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for their efforts in Kansas Wesleyan’s 31-16 win over Bethany College on Saturday’s season finale. (more info...)
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| Scott Moore sacks Bethany quarterback Ryan Campbell in the fourth quarter of Wesleyan's 31-16 win over the Swedes (Photo by Jack Morris) |
Coyotes power by Swedes in season finale Kansas Wesleyan honored its football seniors before the game, and sent them out in style as the Coyotes dominated the Bethany Swedes en route to a 31-16 win on Saturday at Salina Stadium. (more info...)
Coyote rally falls short as Sterling tops Wesleyan in overtime Kansas Wesleyan rallied from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter, only to lose a heartbreaker 34-28 in overtime to Sterling on Saturday at Smisor Stadium (more info...)
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| Darell Grames breaks a tackle on his 73-yard run at the end of the first quarter |
Fake field goal propels Bethel past Coyotes Bethel used a fake field goal in the fourth quarter to score the only touchdown of the game as the no.20 ranked Threshers upset the no.10 ranked Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes 10-3 on Saturday afternoon at Thresher Stadium in North Newton (more info...)
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Anthony Padilla named Special Teams Player of the Week For the second week in a row, a Kansas Wesleyan player has earned KCAC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. (more info...)
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| Robert Javadian pulls down an interception during KWU's 40-7 defeat of McPherson |
Coyotes remain perfect with big win over McPherson Kansas Wesleyan remained perfect on the season, piling up 330 yards rushing as the Coyotes dominated McPherson College 40-7 on a cold windy afternoon at Martin Stadium. (more info...)
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Barry named KCAC Special Teamer of the Week Michael Barry has been named as the KCAC Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in Kansas Wesleyan’s 42-7 rout of Southwestern Assemblies of God on Saturday. (more info...)
Coyotes rush by Southwestern Assemblies 42-7 What appeared to be an obvious mismatch on paper, was an obvious mismatch on the field, as the no.11 ranked Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes piled up 282 yards rushing and 432 yards of total offense in a 42-7 rout of Southwestern Assemblies of God at Martin Stadium on Saturday. (more info...)
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| Holst celebrates with his teammated after returning an interception 84 yards for a touchdown as KWU beat Southwestern 38-6. |
Mike Holst named KCAC Defensive Player of the Week Kansas Wesleyan linebacker Mike Holst has been named as the KCAC Football Defensive Player of the Week following the Coyotes’ 38-6 rout of Southwestern College on Saturday night. (more info...)
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| Linebacker Matt Myers runs a fake punt for a first down during the first quarter of KWU's 38-6 win over Southwestern. Photo by Max Iselin, Yote Photo |
Coyotes blow out Southwestern 38-6 It’s good to be home. After playing three of its first four on the road, Kansas Wesleyan opened a three game home stand with a 38-6 blowout win over Southwestern College on Saturday night at Martin Stadium. It was another effort similar to last week’s 42-19 win over Ottawa, as the Coyotes piled up 385 yards of total offense. (more info...)
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| KWU Offensive Coordinator William Wille works with youth during a past Youth Day event |
Kansas Wesleyan announces Youth Day Activities for Friday The Kansas Wesleyan University Football Team is hosting its annual Youth Day at Martin Stadium on Friday, October 6, beginning at 5:00 PM. (more info...)
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| Schropp looks over the defense and gets ready to take a snap in the game against Saint Mary on September 23 Photo by: Max Iselin, Yote Photo |
Schropp named NAIA National Player of the Week After nearly single handedly leading no.12 ranked Kansas Wesleyan to a 42-19 win over Ottawa University on Saturday, Justin Schropp not only earned KCAC Offensive Player of the Week honors, but was also named NAIA National Offensive Player of the Week for the week of September 30. (more info...)
Offense comes alive as Coyotes blast Ottawa 42-19 It took four games, but it finally happened, in a big way. Kansas Wesleyan’s offense exploded for 447 yards as the Coyotes blasted Ottawa 42-19 Saturday night at Steve Grogan Stadium in Ottawa. (more info...)
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Willie Johnson named KCAC Player of the Week Kansas Wesleyan has had a player earn KCAC Player of the Week honors in football for the second consecutive week as Willie Johnson was named KCAC Defensive Player of the Week in football for his efforts in the Coyotes’ 3-0 win over Saint Mary on Saturday. (more info...)
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| Anthony Padilla connects on a 35-yard field goal that proved to be the difference in KWU's 3-0 win over Saint Mary Photo courtesy of Yote Photo |
Coyotes squeak by Saint Mary 3-0 It wasn’t a thing of beauty, but it was a win. Kansas Wesleyan used a 35-yard Anthony Padilla field goal in the third quarter to get by Saint Mary 3-0 on Homecoming 2006. The win boosts the no.14 ranked Coyotes record to 3-0 overall, and in the KCAC, while Saint Mary falls to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the KCAC. (more info...)
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Grames and Barry earn KCAC Player of the Week Honors Darell Grames and Michael Barry have earned KCAC Player of the Week honors for their efforts in Saturday’s 20-18 win over then no.19 ranked Friends University. (more info...)
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| Darell Grames looks for an open spot Saturday night against Friends |
Coyotes stop Falcons to move to 2-0 on the season Ya gotta do what you know how to do best to win football games and the Coyotes did just that as they racked up 273 yards of rushing en route to a 20-18 win over Friends at Adair-Austin Stadium. (more info...)
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| Scott Moore recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter to set up KWU's game winning scoring drive. |
Coyotes gamble, pull off win at Tabor 21-17 HILLSBORO – Tabor came to Salina in the 2003 season to face the two-time defending champions Kansas Wesleyan, and knocked off the Coyotes 30-28. 2006 was redemption time. The Coyotes used a huge goal line stand in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter, as well as a huge third down conversion from Justin Schropp to Drew Phillips to knock off the no.21 ranked Tabor Bluejays 21-17 at Reimer Field. (more info...)
Bradley, Concordia Tractor give gift to Coyote Athletics Kansas Wesleyan Alum and current Board of Trustees member Dale Bradley gave an impressive gift to the KWU Athletic Department on Tuesday morning. (more info...)
2006 Kansas Wesleyan Football Season Outlook Darell Grames, Ernest Ballenger and Marcus Lowe highlight the offensive returners, and Eric Williams, Colten Campbell and Robert Javadian highlight the Coyote defensive returners, as the Coyotes look to make a run at the 2006 KCAC Championship. (more info...)
Dallas again quiet on annual KCAC Football Media DayJust like last season, KWU head coach Dave Dallas didn’t have much to say when he stepped up to the podium on the annual KCAC Football Media Day, held Friday at the Salina Country Club. (more info...)
Brand New Game By: Bob Davidson, Salina Journal
Jerod Barrett is a football player. He's also a versatile and adaptable athlete. Those traits together have helped him make the transition not only to the professional game, but to a new position in the professional game that is played inside on a turf field that's half the size he's used -- a field surrounded by a daunting and unyielding wall that hugs each sideline. (more info...)
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Coyote Football signs Patrick Shelton to letter of intent Kansas Wesleyan University Football coach Dave Dallas announces the signing of Patrick Shelton to a letter of intent. (more info...)
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| KWU head coach Dave Dallas applauds his team's efforts at the conclusion of Thursday's spring footbal showcase |
Coyotes conclude spring football with showcase Kansas Wesleyan concluded its spring football practice sessions on Thursday afternoon with a showcase open to the public at the football practice field. The Coyotes ran approximately 55 scripted plays over the hour-long exhibition. Wesleyan coaches were happy with the results. (more info...)
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Grames and Holloway honored as Athletes of the Year Darell Grames and Kelly Holloway were honored as the Kansas Wesleyan University Male and Female Athletes of the Year on Wednesday night at the annual Honors Convocation held in Sams Chapel. (more info...)
Former Coyote and Governor of Kansas, Bill Graves featured in "Meet the NAIA's" on the NAIA website (more info...)
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| KWU Offensive Coordinator William Wille works with Eric Ritzman during Tuesday's spring workouts |
Dallas, Coyotes upbeat during spring workouts Dave Dallas has his Coyotes headed in a positive direction as Kansas Wesleyan continues spring workouts. (more info...)
Coyote Football announces 2006 schedule Take 2005 and flip it. The Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes will play the reverse of the 2005 schedule in 2006, as head coach Dave Dallas announces the 2006 schedule. (more info...)
Kansas Wesleyan Football signs Zeb Elliott Kansas Wesleyan University Head Football Coach Dave Dallas announces the signing of Zeb Elliott to a letter of intent. (more info...)
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Justin Schropp signs his letter of intent with the Coyotes |
Coyotes announce 25 Football signees Kansas Wesleyan University Head Football Coach Dave Dallas announces a 25-person signing class on National Signing Day. (more info...)
Congratulations Darell Grames on being the 2005 NAIA Rushing Champion and earning NAIA Honorable Mention All-American, NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete, Don Hansen Football Gazette First Team NAIA All-American, Don Hansen Football Gazette First Team All-Central Region, NAIAFOOTBALL.NET First Team All-American and 2005 KCAC Offensive Player of the Year honors
Five Coyotes named NAIA All-American Scholar Athletes Five Kansas Wesleyan Football players have been named as NAIA All-American Scholar Athletes, as released by the NAIA on Monday. Brent Deibert, Darell Grames, Scott L’Ecuyer, Gabriel Pena, and Eric Ritzman were all selected for the honor, which requires student athletes to be of junior or senior academic status, a varsity team member, and have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. (more info...)
Two Coyotes named NAIAFOOTBALL.NET All-Americans Darell Grames and Scott L’Ecuyer have been named as NAIAFOOTBALL.NET All-Americans released by Dannelly Media on Monday. (more info...)
Several Kansas Wesleyan Football players named All-KCAC Seventeen Kansas Wesleyan Football players have been named to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference’s All-KCAC teams for the 2005 season, as released by the KCAC Sports Information office on Saturday. (more info...)
Coyotes rally for big win over Bethany 28-25 Things started out the way KWU coach Dave Dallas had hoped, but a letdown in the second half had the Coyotes on their heels, scrambling for a win over archrival Bethany in the season finale for both teams. (more info...)
Coyotes drop home finale to Sterling 18-10 The game started out on the right foot for the Coyotes on Senior Day 2005, but as the day went on, things turned more and more bleak for Wesleyan, culminating in a 18-10 loss to Sterling on Saturday at Martin Stadium. (more info...)
Coyotes score 21 unanswered points to post seventh straight win The first half did not go the way Kansas Wesleyan head coach Dave Dallas expected. A field goal, an 83 yard touchdown pass, and a 68 yard interception return later, the Coyotes were down 17-0 heading into the break. (more info...)
Two Coyotes earn KCAC Player of the Week Honors Kansas Wesleyan University Football players Darell Grames and Gary Trione earned KCAC Player-of-the-Week honors, announced by the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference on Monday. (more info...)
Coyotes post first win of season over Friends 24-21. Kansas Wesleyan recorded their first win of the season in a hard fought battle over the Friends Falcons, 24-21, Saturday night at Martin Stadium. (more info...)
Dallas quiet on Media Day (more info...)
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Coyote Football Outlook. Improvement is the theme of
the 2005 Coyote Football season. Head Coach Dave Dallas, who
is entering his ninth year at Kansas Wesleyan University and
his 17th in the KCAC, says his Coyote Football team has made
all-around improvement over last year’s team that finished
5-5 overall and 5-4 in the KCAC. (more
info...)
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