2008 Malone Pioneers football team

{{CFB schedule

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| rankdivision = NAIA

| poll = NAIA

| timezone = Eastern

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| date = September 13

| time = 1:30 pm

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| rank = 24

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Union (Kentucky) Bulldogs football|title=Union (KY)}}

| site_stadium = Burch/Nau Field

| site_cityst = Barbourville, KY

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| score = 28–35

| attend = 2,232

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| date = September 27

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| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Olivet Nazarene Tigers|title=Olivet Nazarene}}

| site_stadium = Ward Field

| site_cityst = Bourbonnais, IL

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| score = 43–3

| attend = 1,000

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| date = October 4

| time = 2:00 pm

| w/l = w

| homecoming = y

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Marian Knights|title=Marian}}

| site_stadium = Fawcett Stadium

| site_cityst = Canton, OH

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| score = 45–37

| attend = 2,220

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| date = October 11

| time = 1:00 pm

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| rank = 25

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Taylor Trojans|title=Taylor}}

| site_stadium = Wheeler Memorial Stadium

| site_cityst = Upland, IN

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| score = 42–17

| attend = 1,500

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| date = October 18

| time = 12:00 pm

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| away = y

| rank = 22

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Walsh Cavaliers|title=Walsh}}

| site_stadium = Fawcett Stadium

| site_cityst = Canton, OH

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| score = 24–21

| attend = 3,000

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| rank = 18

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Urbana Blue Knights|title=Urbana}}

| site_stadium = Fawcett Stadium

| site_cityst = Canton, OH

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| score = 22–6

| attend = 1,600

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| date = November 1

| time = 11:00 am

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| rank = 16

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Saint Xavier Cougars|title=Saint Xavier}}

| opprank = 12

| site_stadium = Fawcett Stadium

| site_cityst = Canton, OH

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| score = 27–23

| attend = 1,200

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| date = November 8

| time = 12:00 pm

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| rank = 10

| opponent = Saint Francis (IN)

| opprank = 3

| site_stadium = Bishop D'Arcy Stadium

| site_cityst = Fort Wayne, IN

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| score = 24–45

| attend = 2,300

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| date = November 15

| time = 2:00 pm

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| rank = 13

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Ohio Dominican Panthers|title=Ohio Dominican}}

| opprank = 23

| site_stadium = Fawcett Stadium

| site_cityst = Canton, OH

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| score = 24–34

| attend = 1,000

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| date = November 21

| time = 7:00 pm (CST)

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| neutral = y

| rank = 22

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Northwestern Eagles|title=Northwestern (MN)}}

| opprank = 23

| gamename = Victory Bowl

| site_stadium = Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

| site_cityst = Minneapolis, MN

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| score = 44–49

| attend = 1,421

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[http://www.malone.edu/1712 Football - Schedule - Malone University Pioneers Official Athletics Site] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081021053334/http://www.malone.edu/1712 |date=October 21, 2008 }}

The head coach is Mike Gardner, who is in his third season at the helm of the Pioneers. Previously he was head coach at Tabor College. Gardner also works as the defensive coordinator for the team.

Assistant coaches for the team were:

• Offensive Coordinator- Dustin Miller
• Offensive Line - Troy Schenk
• Running Backs - Cliff Schenk
• Defensive Backs - Allen Foster
• Wide Receivers - Nyrell Knight
• Defensive Line - Brian Landies
• Linebackers/Strength & Conditioning - Justin Murphy
• Strength & Conditioning Coordinator - John Tsironis
• Running Backs - Denny Blake

[http://www.malone.edu/3335 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208005014/http://www.malone.edu/3335 |date=2008-12-08 }} Assistant football coaches

The Pioneers scheduled season opener on September 6 at the Apprentice School in Newport News, Virginia, was cancelled[http://football.victorysportsnetwork.com/teams.php/?schoolID=40 Victory Sports Network] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090330015614/http://football.victorysportsnetwork.com/teams.php/?schoolID=40 |date=2009-03-30 }} Malone College football schedule due to the arrival of Tropical Storm Hanna.[http://www.malone.edu/8618 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090320003557/http://www.malone.edu/8618 |date=2009-03-20 }} "Malone at Union (KY) Box Score/Statistics - 09/13/08"

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Malone entered halftime with a 28–21 lead, but was unable to keep pace after halftime. The offensive unit posted just 68 total yards over the final 30 minutes of the game.[http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/BoxScores/BoxScores.aspx?association=10&sg=MFB&sea=NAIMFB_2008&compID=7098 NAIA] Malone University at Union College Box Score

The lack of offensive production led to a significant disparity in time of possession for the second half. Union college wore down the Pioneer defense in the hot and humid weather conditions, holding the ball for over 22 minutes during the final two quarters.[http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/ucfb02.htm NCCAA football statistics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720014238/http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/ucfb02.htm |date=2011-07-20 }} Malone vs Union College (Sep 13, 2008)

Malone dropped to 0–1 on the season with the seven-point defeat while Union improved to 2–0.

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The Malone College football team piled up 30 unanswered first-half points in a 43–3 victory on the road Olivet Nazaarene (IL) University.[http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/BoxScores/BoxScores.aspx?association=10&sg=MFB&sea=NAIMFB_2008&compID=7409 NAIA] Malone University at Olivet Nazarene Univ box score The Tigers were finally able to get on the scoreboard with a field goal on their opening drive of the third quarter, but that would turn out to be the only points Malone's defense would surrender as the unit limited Olivet Nazarene to 167 yards of total offense and 10 first downs.[http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/onufb04.htm NCCAA Football statistics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720014449/http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/onufb04.htm |date=2011-07-20 }} Malone vs Olivet Nazarene (Sep 27, 2008)

Olivet Nazarene's three points in Saturday's contest marked the fewest total points allowed in a game by Malone since 1999 when the Pioneers shutout Urbana University on the road, 20–0. With the convincing victory, Malone improved its overall record to 1–1 on the year while Olivet Nazarene fell to 1–3.[http://www.malone.edu/8666 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318064859/http://www.malone.edu/8666 |date=2009-03-18 }} "Malone Rolls To 43-3 Victory Over Olivet Nazarene (IL)"

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The Malone University football team opened 2008 Mid-States Football Association Mideast League play at Fawcett Stadium with a 45–37 victory over visiting Marian (IN) College.[http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/BoxScores/BoxScores.aspx?association=10&sg=MFB&sea=NAIMFB_2008&compID=7437 NAIA] Marian College at Malone University box score Prior to the home opener, there was plenty of excitement in the air with Homecoming festivities in full swing, new uniforms, and Friday's name change from Malone College to Malone University.

On the field, the Pioneers and Knights competed in an offensive shootout that saw a combined 1,013 total yards of offense, 11 touchdowns, and just four punts. Malone led 24–16 at halftime and then maintained at least an eight-point advantage over the final two quarters as each squad tacked on three touchdowns in the second half en route to the 45–37 final.[http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/malmar.htm NCCAA Football statistics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720014500/http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/malmar.htm |date=2011-07-20 }} Marian (IN) vs Malone (Oct 04, 2008)

The loss brought Marian's three-game winning streak to a halt, dropping the Knights' record to 3–2 overall and 0–2 MSFA Mideast. The Pioneers, meanwhile, improved to 2–1 overall and 1–0 in conference play with the victory.[http://www.malone.edu/8711 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120175348/http://www.malone.edu/8711 |date=2008-11-20 }} "Billy Bob Orsagh Tosses A School-Record Six Touchdown Passes In Pioneers' 45-37 Win Over Marian" October 4, 2008

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Malone entered this game ranked 25th in the NAIA National Poll. The Pioneers completed a 42–17 victory on the road at Taylor (IN) University. The Pioneers scored touchdowns on five of their first six possessions to take command of the League contest.[http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/BoxScores/BoxScores.aspx?association=10&sg=MFB&sea=NAIMFB_2008&compID=7468 NAIA] Malone University at Taylor University box score

Malone led 35–3 at halftime and then stretched its advantage to 42–3 midway through the third quarter before Taylor added two late scores to account for the 42–17 final. The Pioneers more than doubled the Trojans total offensive output (633 total yards for Malone, 292 total yards for Taylor) and intercepted three Taylor passes while not committing a turnover of their own for the first time this season.[http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/tay-mal.htm NCCAA Football Results] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720014631/http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/tay-mal.htm |date=2011-07-20 }} Malone vs Taylor (Oct 11, 2008)

The win improved Malone's record to 3–1 overall and 2–0 in the MSFA Mideast while Taylor dropped to 2–4 overall and 0–2 in conference play.[http://www.malone.edu/8754 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318042713/http://www.malone.edu/8754 |date=2009-03-18 }} "Pioneers Pile Up 633 Yards Of Total Offense In 42-17 Victory At Taylor" October 11, 2008

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Malone moved up in rankings to 22nd in the NAIA National Poll and registered a come-from-behind 24–21 victory over local rival Walsh University at Fawcett Stadium.

Trailing 21–17 late in the fourth quarter, the Pioneers took possession of the ball with 4:03 remaining on the clock and proceeded to march down the field on a 12-play, 96-yard scoring drive that was capped off by a 31-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Billy Bob Orsagh to wide receiver Tyler Davis.[http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/malwalsh.htm NCCAA Football statistics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720014700/http://athletics.nwc.edu/newweb/nccaa_fb/2008_stats/malwalsh.htm |date=2011-07-20 }} Malone vs Walsh University (Oct 18, 2008)

Walsh then got the ball back with a little over a minute remaining, but was unable to get into field-goal range as the Pioneer defense stopped the Cavaliers on downs to cement the 24–21 victory. With the win, Malone claimed the Dick Gallagher Memorial Trophy for the third straight year and improved its record to 4–1 overall and 3–0 in the MSFA Mideast. Walsh dropped to 2–5 overall and 0–2 in league play with the loss.[http://www.malone.edu/8780 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321205131/http://www.malone.edu/8780 |date=2009-03-21 }} "Pioneers Use Late Fourth-Quarter Touchdown Drive To Secure Thrilling 24-21 Victory Over Walsh" October 18, 2008

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Malone entered this week ranked 18th in NAIA National Poll and registered its fifth consecutive victory on Saturday afternoon at Fawcett Stadium with a 22–6 non-conference win against Urbana University. The Pioneers entered the contest with the top-rated offense in the NAIA.

Malone's defense limited Urbana to seven total first downs, negative seven (-7) rushing yards, and 127 yards of total offense. The Pioneers led 13–0 at halftime and then increased their score to 22–0 in the third quarter. Following a blocked fourth-quarter punt, Urbana managed to get on the scoreboard with a touchdown run.

Malone improved their overall record to 5–1 with the victory while Urbana, which is now in transition to becoming a member of NCAA Division II, dropped to 1–7 on the year.[http://www.malone.edu/8822 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321061829/http://www.malone.edu/8822 |date=2009-03-21 }} "Malone Wins Fifth Straight With 22-6 Triumph Over Urbana" October 25, 2008

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The 16th-ranked Malone team rallied from a 23–14 fourth-quarter deficit to record a 27–23 win against NAIA No. 12 Saint Xavier (IL) University at Fawcett Stadium. The Saint Xavier entered the final quarter with a 16–7 lead, but Pioneer quarterback Billy Bob Orsagh led Malone back into the lead, throwing three touchdown passes to put Malone in front by 27–23 in the fourth quarter.

Saint Xavier threatened to score on its last possession of the game as they moved into scoring position with a first and goal on the Pioneers nine-yard line. However, as it was able to do throughout the contest, the Malone defense came up with a big stop when it needed it most, keeping the Cougars out of the end zone on four straight plays to preserve the four-point triumph.

The victory stretched the Pioneers current winning streak to six games and improved Malone's record to 6–1 overall and 4–0 in conference play. Saint Xavier, meanwhile, saw its six-game winning streak come to an end as the Cougars record fell to 6–3 overall and 3–1 in league play.[http://www.malone.edu/8856 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321075745/http://www.malone.edu/8856 |date=2009-03-21 }} "Three Fourth-Quarter Touchdowns Carry Pioneers To 27-23 Victory Over NAIA No. 12 Saint Xavier" November 1, 2008

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The #10 Malone University football team suffered its first Mid-States Football Association Mideast League defeat of the year in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Malone committed four turnovers and had two punts blocked in the 45–24 loss to the #3-ranked University of Saint Francis.

The Pioneers trailed by a 24–10 deficit at halftime before Saint Francis scored three quick third-quarter touchdowns that stretched the lead to 45–10. Malone continued to play and added two late scores to cut the Saint Francis advantage to 45–24. However, the Pioneers were unable to overcome their early miscues, falling to 6–2 overall and 4–1 in the MSFA Mideast.

With the victory, Saint Francis secured at least a share of the league title, pushing its home winning streak to 50 games and improving its record to 9–0 overall and 5–0 in the MSFA Mideast.[http://www.malone.edu/8908 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318071700/http://www.malone.edu/8908 |date=2009-03-18 }} "Malone's Six-Game Winning Streak Is Snapped With 45-24 Loss To NAIA No. 3 Saint Francis" November 8, 2008

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The NAIA #13 Malone University football team scored 16 unanswered third-quarter points but still failed to overcome a 21–0 halftime deficit as the Pioneers concluded their regular-season schedule at Fawcett Stadium with a 34–24 loss[http://www.610wtvn.com/cc-common/news/sections/sportsarticle.html?feed=244593&article=4590150 610 WTVN] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120719002217/http://www.610wtvn.com/cc-common/news/sections/sportsarticle.html?feed=244593&article=4590150 |date=2012-07-19 }} Columbus SPorts Sunday" by Larry Larson, November 15, 2008 to NAIA No. 23 Ohio Dominican University.[http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111608aab.html NAIA] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219105454/http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111608aab.html |date=2008-12-19 }} "2008 NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll Announced - #10" November 16, 2008 The victory improved Ohio Dominican's record to 7–3 overall and 4–2 in the MSFA Mideast while Malone fell to 6–3 overall and 4–2 in league play.[http://www.malone.edu/8941 Malone University]{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} "Malone's Comeback Bid Falls Short In 34-24 Loss To Ohio Dominican; Pioneers Set To Compete In NCCAA Victory Bowl On November 21st"

Ohio Dominican entered the game coming of a previous 56–0 win over Urbana while Malone came in after a 45–24 loss to Saint Francis (Indiana). The previous meeting of the two teams was in 2007, when Ohio Dominican won 31–21.[http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=441562&Category=17&subCategoryID=30 Canton Repository]{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} "Ohio Dominican at Malone preview" Joe Frollo, November 15, 2008

:See 2008 Victory Bowl

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Malone concluded its 2008 play by taking on the 8–2 Northwestern (MN) Eagles[https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/583/northwestern-mn-eagles ESPN.com] Northwestern College 2008 Schedule/Results in the 2008 Victory Bowl. The game was played at 7:00 pm (CST) on Friday November 21, 2008, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[http://www.nwceagles.com/sports/2008/11/16/FB_1116085139.aspx Northwestern College Athletics] Victory Bowl XII Malone was defending their title as the 2007 Victory Bowl winners, and made their third consecutive trip to the bowl.[http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=442192&Category=17&subCategoryID=30 Canton Repository]{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} "Malone to defend Victory Bowl title" by Mike Popovich, November 20, 2008

Malone and Northwestern matched closely on statistics for the game with the exception of turnovers, where Northwestern had the advantage. In addition to fumbles, two interceptions were returned for touchdowns by Northwestern.[http://www.malone.edu/8960 Malone University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205202747/http://www.malone.edu/8960 |date=2008-12-05 }} 12th Annual NCCAA Victory Bowl

At the conclusion of the 2008 regular season, Malone had created several impressive rankings for both individual and team play in the NAIA Division I, including:[http://www.dakstats.com/Websync/Pages/Team/TeamPage.aspx?association=10&sg=MFB&sea=NAIMFB_2008&team=2242 NAIA] Malone University football statistics

• Team rankings
• #4 in first downs per game
• #6 in total offense per game
• #8 in sacks per game
• #9 pass offence per game
• Individual rankings
• #2 in forced fumbles per game (Dennis THornton)
• #3 in reception yards per game (Derek Deardorff)
• #5 in kick off return yards per attempt (Shane Golden)
• #7 in passing yards per game and #8 in total offense yards per game (Billy Bob Orsagh)

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