2012 News

Season
Reed Florence did fine work on the field and in his community during the 2012-13 school year to earn a nomination to the AFCA's Good Works Team. File Photo | Erin Pence
Reed Florence Nominated For Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

For second straight year, Tigers' signal-caller merits national mention after taking leadership roles on campus and in the community.

File Photo | Erin Pence
Wittenberg Football Earns Mention In National Preseason Publications

The Tigers are getting some summer love from national magazines, including The Sporting News and Lindy's, both of which ranked Wittenberg in the preseason top 10.

Tiger football fans from near and far are invited to return to Springfield to support the program and reunite with friends during the annual fundraising golf outing June 8. File Photo | Erin Pence
15th Annual Wittenberg Football Golf Outing Set For June 8

Wittenberg Football hosts its 15th annual golf outing to raise funds for the program at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Reid Park Golf Course in Springfield.

Everett Selected To Play In Ohio vs. Michigan Senior Bowl
Everett Selected To Play In Ohio vs. Michigan Senior Bowl

The former all-conference cornerback will suit up Team Ohio on Saturday, April 20, at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

Football Kicking Hall Of Fame Inducts Fred Mitchell '69
Football Kicking Hall Of Fame Inducts Fred Mitchell '69

Induction into the American Football Kicking Hall of Fame is the latest honor for former Wittenberg football standout Fred Mitchell '69.

Matt Widemon and his Tiger mates on the offensive line hope to open holes against DePauw, much as they did in a 44-17 season-opening win over Capital on Sept. 1. File Photo | Erin Pence
Eight Tigers Earn Honors From OhioCollegeFootball.com

A whopping eight Tigers earned All-Ohio accolades from OhioCollegeFootball.com.

Tiger Football Standout Featured On ESPN Again Jan. 1
Tiger Football Standout Featured On ESPN Again Jan. 1

Junior wide receiver Desi Kirkman flipped onto more than a few television screens following his acrobatic entrance into the end zone against Chicago and, soon, sports fans everywhere will again be treated to Kirkman’s heroics.

Aaron Coeling earned All-North Region honors from d3football.com. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tiger Football Standouts Earn Postseason Accolades

Sean Williams and Aaron Coeling have earned postseason accolades from two different organizations recently.

Sean Williams kicks off in a 41-17 win over the University of Chicago on Oct. 13. File Photo | Erin Pence
Sean Williams Named Finalist For Fred Mitchell Placekicking Award

After a record-setting season and career, Sean Williams has been named one of 10 finalists for the national small college placekicking award.

Jon Daniels pressures another opposing quarterback. File Photo | Erin Pence
Defensive End Jon Daniels Selected To Senior All-Star Game

Jon Daniels will cap his collegiate career with an appearance in the third annual National Bowl Game on Dec. 9.

Karlos Marshall (21) and the Tigers fought snow and freezing temperatures in a 35-10 loss at Hobart in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. Photo by Russell Kramer/NCAC
Hobart Pulls Away From Tigers In Second Round Of NCAA Tournament

The Wittenberg Tigers were held to a season-low 135 yards of offense in a 35-10 loss to Hobart College in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Audio Feature: Tiger Football Preview - Hobart
Audio Feature: Tiger Football Preview - Hobart

Scott Leo previews the Tigers' NCAA Division III Tournament game at Hobart.

Jimmy Dehnke broke Wittenberg's freshman rushing record en route to NCAC Newcomer of the Year honors in 2012. File Photo | Erin Pence
Jimmy Dehnke's Individual Award Highlights Tiger All-NCAC Selections

A total of 15 Wittenberg football standouts claimed 2012 all-conference designations, led by Dehnke, who earned Newcomer of the Year honors.

Tiger fans are invited to hop on the bus to support the Wittenberg football team in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament at Hobart. File Photo | Erin Pence
Wittenberg Fan Bus Loading For Trip To Hobart

Wittenberg has arranged for a bus to take fans to Hobart College in Geneva, NY, to support the Tiger football team.

The Tigers celebrate their 52-38 victory at Heidelberg in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Tournament. File Photo | Erin Pence
GAME NOTES: Tigers Hit Road Again After First-Round Stunner

Wittenberg pulled off a 22-point rally at Heidelberg, but the Tigers have quickly shifted gears to prepare for a trip to seventh-ranked Hobart.

Heathy Eby celebrates after returning an interception 60 yards for a touchdown, effecitvely sealing a win against Heidelberg with 50 seconds left. Photo by David Pence
Tigers Blitz Heidelberg In Second Half To Advance In NCAAs

Wittenberg stunned the favored Student Princes, rallying from a 22-point deficit in the first round of the NCAA Division III Football Tournament.