Football :: Carleton College

Congressman Kline Honors Carleton College Football Team

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:51:21 -0500

Minnesota Congressman John Kline honored the Carleton College football team with Congressional Certificates of Special Recognition at the "Star of the North" ceremony in April at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. In August 2007, Head coach Kurt Ramler took his entire team to Rushford, a small farming community devastated by flooding ten days prior. Senior linebacker James Colbenson, a Rushford native, was also on hand to participate in the award presentation.

Football Team Records Cumulative 3.2 GPA During Fall Term

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:59:07 -0600

The Carleton College football team proved last year that there is more to life than simply scoring touchdowns. In addition to lending a huge helping hand in August to the flood-devastated town of Rushford, Minn., the Knights took care of business in the classroom as well, recording a cumulative 3.2 grade point average during the fall term.

Knights Earn Academic All-Conference

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:08:20 -0600

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) released its list of academic all-conference honorees for fall sports, with 33 Carleton College student-athletes earning distinction.

Ziller Named to D3Football All-Region Second Team

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:46:46 -0600

Carleton College strong safety Drew Ziller has been named to the D3Football.com 2007 All-West Region second team. Previously tabbed an All-MIAC first-team selection, he made a huge impact all over the field for the Knights and led all conference players with 88 tackles during the MIAC portion of the season.

R. J. Jackson '08 Profiled in the Voice

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:27:47 -0600

All-conference running back and economics major R. J. Jackson was the subject of a feature in the Fall 2007 Voice, Carleton's alumni magazine. Named MIAC player of the week five times, Jackson set a new Carleton single-game record last year by scoring six touchdowns in a single game. This year he became the seventh player in school history to rush for 2,000 yards. Jackson sat down with the Voice staff to talk football, teamwork, and what he does with all his energy.

Clark, Colbenson and Ziller Named All-MIAC First Team; Three Others Second Team

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:41:10 -0600

Defensive end James Clark, linebacker James Colbenson and strong safety Drew Ziller of the Carleton College football team have been named to the All-MIAC first team, as voted on by the conference coaches. Three other players were selected to the second team.

Knights Fall to Gusties in Season Finale

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:51:44 -0600

The Carleton College football team closed out the 2007 season with a 37-14 loss to Gustavus Adolphus College. Chris Gardner hauled in a pair of touchdown passes for the Knights, tying the school single-season record with 13 touchdown receptions.

Game Day Preview - Gustavus

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:14:26 -0600

The Carleton College Knights (3-6, 1-6 MIAC) conclude their season today at Gustavus Adolphus. It will also be the final time 14 seniors ear the maize and blue in their collegiate careers. Gustavus holds a 15-14-3 edge in the all-time series, which began back in 1903 with a scoreless tie. Catch the live audio (Carleton broadcast) or live video here (courtesy GAC).

Strong Second Half Gives Oles Win Over Knights

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:58:24 -0500

The famed “Goat Trophy” was up for grabs in 88th meeting between St. Olaf and Carleton College. For a while it looked like an upset could be brewing, but the Oles hung 56 second-half points on the scoreboard to pull away for the 85-28 win.

Game Day Preview - vs. St. Olaf

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:00:00 -0500

Chris Gardner and the Carleton College Knights (3-5, 1-5 MIAC) host cross-town rival St. Olaf College (6-2, 4-2 MIAC) this afternoon at Laird Stadium. The rivalry dates back almost 90 years. At stake is a year's worth of bragging rights and the famed "Goat Trophy." Gardner is closing in on a 100-reception, 1000-yard season. You can follow all of the gridiron action with live stats and streaming audio.

Ziller Tabbed Defensive Player of the Week

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:27:39 -0500

Strong safety Drew Ziller was selected as the MIAC’s Defensive Player of the Week for his performance on Saturday versus Concordia College.