November 6, 1999
Saint John's 41, at Carleton 6
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11/11/99 - The SJU Record article
Collegeville, Minn. -- The Saint John's University football team clinched at least a tie for the MIAC title with a 41-6 win over Carleton on Saturday, Nov. 6 in Northfield. SJU had five rushing touchdowns in the game.
SJU, currently ranked 15th in the nation, jumped on the scoreboard in the first quarter when Andy Landkammer, Springfield, scored from five yards out. The score remained 7-0 until late in the second quarter when Corey Stanger, Becker, scored on a one-yard touchdown run. After an interception by Beau LaBore, South St. Paul, Corey Stanger scored on an eight-yard run and the Johnnies led 21-0 at intermission.
The second half began for SJU as Aaron Krych, Holdingford, ran 71 yards for a touchdown. Late in the quarter, Jeff Radel, Redwood Falls, scored from two yards out and the Johnnies opened up a 35-0 lead. The fourth quarter saw Joe Rotondi, Woodbury, kick field goals of 27 and 40 yards. Carleton got on the scoreboard with a touchdown with six seconds left in the game.
SJU rushed for 252 yards in the game, including 90 yards from Andy Landkammer on 20 carries and 87 yards from Aaron Krych. Corey Stanger was 8-for-17 passing for 135 yards. Steve Lynch, Hugo, led the receiving group with four catches and 57 yards.
SJU out gained Carleton, 461 to 270 yards, in total offense. SJU benefited from four Carleton interceptions. Beau LaBore had two interceptions and six tackles in the win. Will Gibson, Winona, also had six tackles for the Johnnies. Phil Barry, Crete, Neb., currently the leading punter in the nation, averaged 43 yards on four punts.
SJU is now 8-1 overall and 7-1 in the MIAC. There are four teams tied for second place in the MIAC standings, one game behind the Johnnies. SJU will play against Gustavus Adolphus on Friday, Nov. 12, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Metrodome. The Johnnies can win the MIAC title outright and the automatic bid into the NCAA playoffs with a victory over the Gusties. The Johnnies now have won or tied six MIAC titles in the last seven years.
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Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
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Saint John's........ 7 14 14 6 - 41 Record: (8-1,7-1)
Carleton............ 0 0 0 6 - 6 Record: (2-7,2-6)
SJU 1 07:15 Andy Landkammer 5 run (Joe Rotondi kick)
SJU 2 01:00 Corey Stanger 1 run (Joe Rotondi kick)
SJU 2 00:08 Corey Stanger 8 run (Joe Rotondi kick)
SJU 3 11:16 Aaron Krych 71 run (Joe Rotondi kick)
SJU 3 02:11 Jeff Radel 2 run (Joe Rotondi kick)
SJU 4 08:51 Joe Rotondi 27 field goal
SJU 4 00:37 Joe Rotondi 40 field goal
CC 4 00:06 Mike Lynch 2 pass from Jesse Anderson (James Adducci kick failed)
SJU CC
FIRST DOWNS................... 24 12
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 59-252 34-80
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 209 190
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 24-12-1 41-16-4
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 83-461 75-270
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 2-0
Punt Returns-Yards............ 1-1 2-26
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 2-44 7-90
Interception Returns-Yards.... 4-22 1-0
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 4-43.0 7-30.4
Fumbles-Lost.................. 5-2 1-0
Penalties-Yards............... 1-5 3-16
Possession Time............... 31:50 28:10
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 1-6 4-20
RUSHING: Saint John's-Andy Landkammer 20-90, Aaron Krych 5-87, Corey
Stanger 13-44, Pat France 1-14, Brian Whinnery 2-12, Jeff Radel 3-11, Kent
Crowley 2-9, Charlie Black 3-6, Dan LaVigne 2-3, Ben Sieben 1-2, Zach
McBroom 2-0, John Soma 1-0, Adam Laliberte 3-minus 10, Phil Barry 1-minus
16. Carleton-Kyle Swartout 18-46, Andy Quist 4-20, Jon Hodgson 6-19, Erik
Fisher 1-7, Matt McCall 2-7, Jesse Anderson 3-minus 19.
PASSING: Saint John's-Corey Stanger 8-17-1-135, Brian Whinnery
2-4-0-50, Pat France 1-2-0-10, Zach McBroom 1-1-0-14, Charlie Black 0-0-0-0.
Carleton-Jesse Anderson 14-32-4-168, Andy Quist 2-9-0-22.
RECEIVING: Saint John's-Steve Lynch 4-57, Jeremy Forsell 3-46, John
Treptau 2-57, Nate Kirschner 1-26, Aaron Krych 1-15, Ben Sieben 1-8.
Carleton-Erik Miller 6-54, Steve Nuessle 2-20, Aaron Golden 2-15, Mike Lynch
2-9, Brody Felchle 1-50, Erik Fisher 1-16, Dan Reider 1-15, Rob Holden 1-11.
INTERCEPTIONS: Saint John's-Beau LaBore 2-12, Adam Switlick 1-10,
Grady McGovern 1-0. Carleton-Carl Dean 1-0.
Stadium: Laird Stadium Attendance: 1200
Kickoff time: 1 pm End of Game: 3:40 pm Total elapsed time: 2:40
Officials:
Temperature: 60 Wind: Light Weather: Sunny and Warm
SJU clinches a tie for their 24th MIAC title
SJU has won MIAC titles in 6 of 7 and 8 of last 11 years
SACKS (UA-A): Saint John's-Andy Hover 1-0. Carleton-Kasey Clowe 1-0, Odin Jorgenson 1-0, Dan Harris 1-0, Jeff Thurk 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Saint John's-Will Gibson 6-0, Beau LaBore 5-1, Andy Hover 5-0, Marc Jerzak 4-0, Alex Wesley 4-0, Mike Omann 4-0, Brad Beyer 3-0, Jamie Jones 3-0, Jason Bailey 2-1, Pat Reichert 2-0, Brandon Novak 2-0, Brian Zirbes 2-0, Phil Trier 1-1, Phil Barry 1-0, Grady McGovern 1-0, Blake Elliot 1-0, Brian Ragatz 1-0, Erik Hanson 1-0, Kent Crowley 1-0, Ross Denne 1-0, Mike Mikkelson 0-1. Carleton-Josh Schroeder 6-0, Jeff Thurk 5-1, Brian Sauer 4-2, Daren Nyquist 5-0, Gabe Ellwein 5-0, JJ Franz 4-1, Andy Quist 4-0, Troy Midboe 4-0, Jake Hodgson 2-2, Carl Dean 3-0, Scott O'Reilly 2-1, Aren Jodock 2-0, Dan Harris 2-0, Odin Jorgenson 2-0, Kyle Fetherolf 1-1, Kasey Clowe 1-0, Justin Merriman 1-0, Paul Kane 1-0, Andrew Sanni 1-0, Drew Dean 1-0, Luke Stotzfus 1-0.