Football :: Carleton College

Bob Pagel Named Interim Head Football Coach

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:03:43 -0600

Carleton College athletic director Gerald Young announced that Bob Pagel, associate head coach and defensive coordinator, has been appointed interim head football coach through the end of the 2012 season. Pagel, who completed his seventh season on Knights staff this past fall, is the 17th head coach in Carleton football history. He takes over for Kurt Ramler, who resigned on Jan. 5.

Head Football Coach Kurt Ramler Announces Resignation

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:11:13 -0600

Carleton College assistant professor of physical education, athletics and recreation (PEAR) and head football coach Kurt Ramler has announced his resignation to pursue other opportunities. Ramler, who took over as the College’s 16th head football coach in February 2006, amassed a 22-38 mark during his tenure. He earned the MIAC’s coach of the year award after leading the Knights to a 7-3 mark in 2008, the team’s best record since 1992. The College will name an interim head coach in the coming days and undertake a national search for a permanent head coach at the completion of the 2012 season.

Lien Picks Up D3ProDay.com All-America Honors

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:59:03 -0600

Carleton College running back Jon Lien (Sr./Lindstrom, Minn./Chisago Lakes) was recently honored by D3ProDay.com, as the website named him to its honorable mention All-America Team.

Soteros Voted to All-Region Squad

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:17:49 -0600

Carleton College junior Jordan Soteros was voted to the D3football.com All-West Region Squad. A second-team selection as a return specialist, he is the Knights’ ninth all-region selection since 200.

Soteros Receives All-MIAC First-Team Honors

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:03:27 -0600

Jordan Soteros represented the Carleton College football team on the All-MIAC First-Team. Selected by the conference coaches for his all-around game, he starred as both a cornerback and a returner. He is the first Carleton cornerback named to the all-conference first team since 2003

Moritz Named MIAC Special Teams Player of the Week

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:07:41 -0600

All season, the Carleton football team has enjoyed great special teams play, and that trend continued right through the Knights' final game of the regular season. Saturday's special teams star was punter Bill Moritz who played a huge role in the field position game against Gustavus. For his punting performance, he has been named the final MIAC Football Special Teams Athlete-of-the-Week this fall.

Knights Drop Season Finale to Gustavus

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:15:24 -0600

On senior day at Laird Stadium, running back Jon Lien moved into third place on the Carleton College career-rushing list, but the Knights suffered from multiple missed opportunities, as they dropped their final game of the season to Gustavus Adolphus College by a score of 21-7. The Knights’ lone score came on an 18-yard interception return by Jordan Soteros late in the third quarter.

Tommies Dash Past Knights

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:47:11 -0500

Jon Lien (Sr./Lindstrom, Minn./Chisago Lakes) moved ahead of R.J. Jackson and into fourth place on Carleton College’s all-time rushing list, but the Carleton College Knights (2-7, 1-6 MIAC) couldn’t get their offense rolling, as they fell to No. 3 University of St. Thomas by a score of 56-0.

Knights Downed By Johnnies

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:54:46 -0500

Andy Zweber tallied his first career touchdown on a 25-yard scamper early in the first quarter and added another on a four-yard rush late in the game, but this was the only scoring the Carleton College Knights could get, as they were defeated 47-14 by Saint John’s University. The Knights (2-6, 1-5 MIAC) failed to slow down the Saint John’s offense, and the Johnnies out-gained Carleton by over 200 yards to seal the victory.

Record-Breaking Game Garners Jon Lien Pair of National Honors

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:21:51 -0500

When you break a 48-year old school record—and do so in dramatic fashion—it’s bound to draw some national attention. That’s the case for Carleton College senior running back Jon Lien, who rushed for 259 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday’s 23-17 overtime victory at Macalester. Already the recipient of the conference’s weekly offensive award, Lien was tabbed to the D3football.com Team-of-the-Week and selected as a Beyond Sports College Network athlete-of-the week.

Jon Lien Runs Away With MIAC Player-of-the-Week Honors

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:19:19 -0500

It's fitting that the winner of Saturday's non-conference rivalry game between Carleton College and Macalester College claimed "The Book of Knowledge" traveling trophy, because Knights' senior Jon Lien helped his team retain the prize while rewriting the record books in the process. Lien broke a 48-year-old Carleton school record for rushing yards in a game, he scored all three Knights' touchdowns—including the game-winner in overtime—and surpassed 2,000 rushing yards in his career. For his incredible performance, Lien has been named the MIAC Football Offensive Player-of-the-Week.