Stephen M. Roddick ranks ninth on the all-time Hillsdale College rushing list, having amassed 1,986 yards from 1976-1976. Among the many honors he earned as a Charger, he was regarded by many long-time fans as one of their favorite players in program history. After Hillsdale he went on to a long career of coaching young athletes.
Sadly, Roddick's friends, family, and teammates will be saying a final goodbye to him this weekend. Roddick died Tuesday afternoon after he was pulled from the icy St. Joseph River near South Bend, Indiana.
Visitation will be held for Roddick on Friday with the funeral on Saturday in South Bend. Full obituary and details can be found here.
Tradition • Character • Service
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Embry brings McAvoy Award back where it belongs
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| Hillsdale LB Steven Embry - photo: gliac.org |
Hillsdale’s Steven Embry Named Recipient of the 2013 GLIAC Jack H. McAvoy Award
BAY CITY, Mich. - Hillsdale College senior linebacker Steven Embry has been named recipient of the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Jack H. McAvoy Award as announced by Commissioner Dell Robinson. The award is presented annually to the GLIAC football player who best combines outstanding character and leadership on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
A native of Clinton, Michigan, Embry has earned a 3.6 grade point average (4.0 scale) while majoring in biology. He has been named to the GLIAC All-Academic football team three times, and is a two-time member of the All-GLIAC Football Honorable Mention Team. A winner of the Michigan Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award, the Howard “Champ” Messenger Award, and the Leonard Urbanick Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Ability. Embry leads the Charger football team’s weekly bible study group, while mentoring twin boys in Hillsdale who lost their father when they were very young. He also volunteers at Hot Rock, a mission-based basketball camp in Adrian, Mich. while also volunteering at the Hillsdale Community Health Center in operating rooms and with patient pockets. In 2011 he volunteered for Habitat for Humanity at Spring Break in Immokalee, Fla. Embry has been a volunteer at the Hillsdale Center Youth Football Camp in 2010, 2011 and 2013, and volunteers his time to coach at his high school alma mater, Clinton High School, during two-a-days. He is a member of the Tri-Beta biology honorary, and volunteered as a teacher’s assistant in the spring of 2013 at the Biological Statistics Lab. In the 2013 Summer Session he worked as a lab assistant on campus in anatomy and physiology classes.
This season, Embry led the GLIAC with four interceptions in the regular season, good for 79 yards and one touchdown. He was third on the team with 74 total tackles on the season, with two half tackles for losses. He also had season-high 15 total tackles in a win over Ferris State University and had two interceptions versus the eventual Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) champion University of Indianapolis.
“The GLIAC is proud of the accomplishments of Steven Embry,” stated Commissioner Robinson. “He exemplifies outstanding character and embodies all of the qualities that the Jack McAvoy Award and Division II athletics represent.”
Embry becomes the third Hillsdale athlete to win the award. Ferris State University has had the most recipients of the award (4), with Michigan Technological University, Northwood, and Saginaw Valley State University in third with two apiece. The Award is named for former Hillsdale College director of athletics and head football coach, Jack McAvoy, who was instrumental in the founding of the Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference (MIFC), now known as the GLIAC.
Jack H. McAvoy Award Winners
2013 Steven Embry, Hillsdale
2012 Ryan Whittum, Northwood
2011 Josh Renel, Wayne State
2010 Phil Doerfler, Hillsdale
2009 Nick Bellanco, Ashland
2008 Jake Visser, Ferris State
2007 Mark Nicolet, Hillsdale
2006 Mike Klobucher, Ferris State
2005 Matthew Shem, Northern Michigan
2004 Neil Baumgartner, Saginaw Valley State
2003 Josh Sherko, Northern Michigan Scott Stuible, Northwood
2002 Jason Battershell, Saginaw Valley State
2001 Chris Volz, Indianapolis
2000 Alex Kowalski, Michigan Tech
1999 Mo Harris, Ferris State
1998 Jeff Fox, Grand Valley State
1997 Matt Fishburn, Wayne State Eric Tree, Michigan Tech
1996 Chris Pulliams, Ferris State
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Happy 20th!
Happy 20th Anniversary of your first date Dean and Mrs. Petersen. I am lucky to have gotten to spend 1994 in Hillsdale with you both.
Signing Day 2014 is tomorrow
That little dose of College Football that helps us get through the Winter makes its annual return tomorrow as institutions may begin to officially sign next year's incoming crop of new athletes.
Through the magic of social media and with big thanks to TheDZone.com, we have been able to track the Chargers' verbally committed recruits better than ever before.
Speaking of the DZone, check out their breakdown of the ten Michigan athletes who have publicly stated they will indeed become Chargers in less than twenty-four hours.
As of right now, we have learned of 16 commits. Once the class is officially announced tomorrow, I will begin to profile a few of the athletes headed to the Dale.
Verbal Commitments:
Wyatt Batdorf - DB - Forest Hills Northern
John Brennan - LB - Howell
Andrew Callahan - OT - Chippewa Valley
James Friedl - OLB - Medina, OH, Highland H.S.
Paul Galloway - WR/S - Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard
Brian Newman - WR - Houston, TX, St. Pius X HS
Seth Overla - TE - Troy, OH
David Poljan - OL - Lansing Catholic Central
Joe Reverman - RB - Grand Ledge
Jay Rose - LB/FB - Brecksville, OH
Brenden Rohlfs - QB - Chippewa Valley
Trey VanAken - RB/LB - Greenville, PA
Shea Whitmore - LB/TE - Petoskey
Andrew Wilcox - WR - Hillsdale
Charlie Yost - DE - Livonia Churchill
Alex Zimmerman - DB/WR - Holland West Ottawa
Through the magic of social media and with big thanks to TheDZone.com, we have been able to track the Chargers' verbally committed recruits better than ever before.
Speaking of the DZone, check out their breakdown of the ten Michigan athletes who have publicly stated they will indeed become Chargers in less than twenty-four hours.
As of right now, we have learned of 16 commits. Once the class is officially announced tomorrow, I will begin to profile a few of the athletes headed to the Dale.
Verbal Commitments:
Wyatt Batdorf - DB - Forest Hills Northern
John Brennan - LB - Howell
Andrew Callahan - OT - Chippewa Valley
James Friedl - OLB - Medina, OH, Highland H.S.
Paul Galloway - WR/S - Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard
Brian Newman - WR - Houston, TX, St. Pius X HS
Seth Overla - TE - Troy, OH
David Poljan - OL - Lansing Catholic Central
Joe Reverman - RB - Grand Ledge
Jay Rose - LB/FB - Brecksville, OH
Brenden Rohlfs - QB - Chippewa Valley
Trey VanAken - RB/LB - Greenville, PA
Shea Whitmore - LB/TE - Petoskey
Andrew Wilcox - WR - Hillsdale
Charlie Yost - DE - Livonia Churchill
Alex Zimmerman - DB/WR - Holland West Ottawa
Monday, January 13, 2014
Retired commissioner Hayes passes away
Here is a Hillsdale Daily News article on the passing of Hillsdale College Athletic Hall of Famer Parke Hayes. Hayes was the Muddy Waters Stadium and Phillips Arena announcer for several decades and was a Dale and a Charger through and through.
By Andy Barrand Twitter: @abarrandHDN
Posted Jan. 13, 2014 @ 10:19 am
Hillsdale, Mich.
HILLSDALE — After battles with health conditions over the past several years, former Hillsdale County Commissioner Parke Hayes, 67, passed away Friday afternoon at White Pine Rehabilitation Center in Howell.
Hayes, who had served on the commission for 10 years, resigned in June, citing health reasons. Despite resigning from the commission, Hayes still held the seat as president of the Hillsdale ISD School Board.
Hayes had been a member of the board for close to 40 years.
“He was a true champion for children; he was dedicated to public education,” said Mike Potts, ISD superintendent.
Hayes was well-known in the community, as he served on many boards in many different capacities. He was also news director at WCSR for a number of years.
“He was Mr. Hillsdale County,” said Andy Welden, commission vice-chair. “Hillsdale County was his home he loved the people that lived here.”
Welden was a member of the commission with Hayes all 10 years.
“He was straight-forward you didn’t question how he felt;” Welden said. “He was strong in his beliefs.”
In 2007 the Hillsdale ISD named its new administration building on West Bacon Street after Hayes, something that Potts said humbled him.
“He never expected it,” Potts said. “If you know Parke you know it is something that he didn’t ask for.”
Despite his health problems, Potts said Parke was always going the extra mile for the children of Hillsdale County.
“He was always sharp and on the ball,” Potts said. “He will be greatly missed.”
Commissioner Mark Wiley said Hayes’ passing is a “huge loss to the community.”
“He was a wealth of knowledge ... if he didn’t have the information he would get it for you,” Wiley said. “I considered him a good friend."
Commissioner Brad Benzing agreed with Wiley about the knowledge Hayes had about the community.
“He had a huge amount of institutional memory,” Benzing said. “He was a legend in the community.”
Hayes is survived by his wife Vicky, brother Larry, and the rest of his family.
Memorial services for Hayes are pending at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.
Read more: http://www.hillsdale.net/article/20140113/NEWS/140119695/1001/NEWS#ixzz2qIMRlpnd
By Andy Barrand Twitter: @abarrandHDN
Posted Jan. 13, 2014 @ 10:19 am
Hillsdale, Mich.
HILLSDALE — After battles with health conditions over the past several years, former Hillsdale County Commissioner Parke Hayes, 67, passed away Friday afternoon at White Pine Rehabilitation Center in Howell.
Hayes, who had served on the commission for 10 years, resigned in June, citing health reasons. Despite resigning from the commission, Hayes still held the seat as president of the Hillsdale ISD School Board.
Hayes had been a member of the board for close to 40 years.
“He was a true champion for children; he was dedicated to public education,” said Mike Potts, ISD superintendent.
Hayes was well-known in the community, as he served on many boards in many different capacities. He was also news director at WCSR for a number of years.
“He was Mr. Hillsdale County,” said Andy Welden, commission vice-chair. “Hillsdale County was his home he loved the people that lived here.”
Welden was a member of the commission with Hayes all 10 years.
“He was straight-forward you didn’t question how he felt;” Welden said. “He was strong in his beliefs.”
In 2007 the Hillsdale ISD named its new administration building on West Bacon Street after Hayes, something that Potts said humbled him.
“He never expected it,” Potts said. “If you know Parke you know it is something that he didn’t ask for.”
Despite his health problems, Potts said Parke was always going the extra mile for the children of Hillsdale County.
“He was always sharp and on the ball,” Potts said. “He will be greatly missed.”
Commissioner Mark Wiley said Hayes’ passing is a “huge loss to the community.”
“He was a wealth of knowledge ... if he didn’t have the information he would get it for you,” Wiley said. “I considered him a good friend."
Commissioner Brad Benzing agreed with Wiley about the knowledge Hayes had about the community.
“He had a huge amount of institutional memory,” Benzing said. “He was a legend in the community.”
Hayes is survived by his wife Vicky, brother Larry, and the rest of his family.
Memorial services for Hayes are pending at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.
Read more: http://www.hillsdale.net/article/20140113/NEWS/140119695/1001/NEWS#ixzz2qIMRlpnd
Friday, January 10, 2014
36 Chargers make GLIAC All-Academic and Academic Excellence Teams
The GLIAC announced its all-academic and academic excellence teams for the fall season today. Thirty Chargers earned All-Academic honors with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49. Six Chargers earned Academic Excellence awards with GPA's at 3.5 or above.
Academic Excellence: 3.5 - 4.0
Alex Fogt So. Exercise Science Anna, Ohio/Anna
Joe Duff R-Fr. Undeclared Cleveland, Ohio/Holy Name
Brett Pasche Sr. Mathematics & Economics University of Findlay, Ohio/Liberty Benton
Steven Embry Sr. Biology Clinton, Mich./Clinton
Justice Karmie So. Marketing Management Uniontown,Ohio/Lake
Evan Bach Jr. Financial Management Canal Fulton, Ohio/Northwest
All-Academic: 3.0-3.49
Jacob Richter So. Financial Management Louisville, Ky./Christian Academy
Gabe Starkey Jr. Economics South Whitley, Ind./Whitko
Andrew Mott Sr. Marketing Management Westminster, Ohio/Faith Christian Academy
Daniel Pittman Jr. Political Economy Grand Rapids, Mich./West Catholic
John Haley So. Financial Management Grand Rapids, Mich./G.R. Catholic Central
Eddy Mollison R-Fr. Undeclared Grosse Pointe, Mich./South
Alex Chludzinski Jr. Sports Management & Marketing Management White Lake, Mich./International Academy West
Steve Mette R-Fr. Undeclared Tempe, Ariz./James Madison Prep
Steve Harding Sr. Financial Management Livonia, Mich./Detroit Catholic Central
Jack Wiseman R-Fr. Biochemistry Bartlesville, OK/Bartlesville
Vincent Cook So. English & Spanish Lansing, Mich./Grand Ledge
Caleb Sundblad So. Financial Management Caro, Mich./Caro
Devin Moynihan Sr. Accounting Livonia, Mich./Churchill
Andrew Hoffer R-Fr. Undeclared New Haven, Ind./New Haven
Nathan Bundy Sr. Biology Greenfield, Ind./Mt. Vernon
Seth Kellicut R-Fr. Undeclared Traverse City, Mich./St. Francis
Drew Mallery R-Fr. Undeclared Vicksburg, Mich./Vicksberg
Logan Nabozny Jr. International Business & Foreign Language Warren, Mich./Bishop Foley
Aaron Price So. Accounting Newark, Ohio/ Newark Catholic
Tim Hornak Sr. Financial Management Muskegon. Mich./Detroit Catholic Central
Curtis Smith So. Financial Management Holland, Mich./West Ottawa
Zach Cherocci Sr. Accounting Rochester Hills, Mich./Birmingham Brother Rice
David Shirey Jr. Economics Santa Clara, CA/The King's Academy
Kegan Smith So. Financial Management Gladwin, Mich./Gladwin
Bryan Siegert Jr. Chemistry Clare, Mich./Clare
Scott Lantis Sr. Marketing Management Hillsdale College, Mich./Hillsdale College
Paul Wendt So. Accounting Fremont, Ohio/St. Joseph Catholic Central
Ben Jones Sr. Financial Management Muskegon, Mich./Muskegon Catholic Central
David Galginaitis So. Biology Colgate, Wis./Germantown
Evan Sassack Jr. Financial Management Washington, Mich./Notre Dame Prep
Academic Excellence: 3.5 - 4.0
Alex Fogt So. Exercise Science Anna, Ohio/Anna
Joe Duff R-Fr. Undeclared Cleveland, Ohio/Holy Name
Brett Pasche Sr. Mathematics & Economics University of Findlay, Ohio/Liberty Benton
Steven Embry Sr. Biology Clinton, Mich./Clinton
Justice Karmie So. Marketing Management Uniontown,Ohio/Lake
Evan Bach Jr. Financial Management Canal Fulton, Ohio/Northwest
All-Academic: 3.0-3.49
Jacob Richter So. Financial Management Louisville, Ky./Christian Academy
Gabe Starkey Jr. Economics South Whitley, Ind./Whitko
Andrew Mott Sr. Marketing Management Westminster, Ohio/Faith Christian Academy
Daniel Pittman Jr. Political Economy Grand Rapids, Mich./West Catholic
John Haley So. Financial Management Grand Rapids, Mich./G.R. Catholic Central
Eddy Mollison R-Fr. Undeclared Grosse Pointe, Mich./South
Alex Chludzinski Jr. Sports Management & Marketing Management White Lake, Mich./International Academy West
Steve Mette R-Fr. Undeclared Tempe, Ariz./James Madison Prep
Steve Harding Sr. Financial Management Livonia, Mich./Detroit Catholic Central
Jack Wiseman R-Fr. Biochemistry Bartlesville, OK/Bartlesville
Vincent Cook So. English & Spanish Lansing, Mich./Grand Ledge
Caleb Sundblad So. Financial Management Caro, Mich./Caro
Devin Moynihan Sr. Accounting Livonia, Mich./Churchill
Andrew Hoffer R-Fr. Undeclared New Haven, Ind./New Haven
Nathan Bundy Sr. Biology Greenfield, Ind./Mt. Vernon
Seth Kellicut R-Fr. Undeclared Traverse City, Mich./St. Francis
Drew Mallery R-Fr. Undeclared Vicksburg, Mich./Vicksberg
Logan Nabozny Jr. International Business & Foreign Language Warren, Mich./Bishop Foley
Aaron Price So. Accounting Newark, Ohio/ Newark Catholic
Tim Hornak Sr. Financial Management Muskegon. Mich./Detroit Catholic Central
Curtis Smith So. Financial Management Holland, Mich./West Ottawa
Zach Cherocci Sr. Accounting Rochester Hills, Mich./Birmingham Brother Rice
David Shirey Jr. Economics Santa Clara, CA/The King's Academy
Kegan Smith So. Financial Management Gladwin, Mich./Gladwin
Bryan Siegert Jr. Chemistry Clare, Mich./Clare
Scott Lantis Sr. Marketing Management Hillsdale College, Mich./Hillsdale College
Paul Wendt So. Accounting Fremont, Ohio/St. Joseph Catholic Central
Ben Jones Sr. Financial Management Muskegon, Mich./Muskegon Catholic Central
David Galginaitis So. Biology Colgate, Wis./Germantown
Evan Sassack Jr. Financial Management Washington, Mich./Notre Dame Prep
Wednesday, January 01, 2014
Hillsdale grad Jesse Hoskins named Michigan Division 3-4 Football Coach of the Year
Jesse Hoskins spent most of his time at Hillsdale as a back up quarterback in the early 2000's. In the town of Milan, Michigan, most of his time has been spent turning a 1-8 football program into one that hasn't lost a regular season game in two years.
For his efforts, Hoskins was named Michigan's Division 3-4 Coach of the Year.
For his efforts, Hoskins was named Michigan's Division 3-4 Coach of the Year.
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