Football family members join Hall of Fame

With three members of our Blue Devil football family entering into the Hall of Fame this week, the win was very special for our program. Michael Wilson(’90) and his family were in town in time for Mike to address the team on Friday, and then again for our pre-game prayer on Saturday. As one of the first football players I coached to enter into the Hall of Fame since my beginnings in 1990 at UW-Stout, this game had special feelings for me as well. Mike provided some valuable insight to the team on what it means to be a winner, to be a Blue Devil and to represent UW-Stout forever.

Also joining Mike in the Hall of Fame ceremonies were former player Jack Voigt, and former coach Bob Bostwick. Other inductees included Mike Kundinger, Lisa (Schultz) Dormady and Greg Osterhaus. Larry Kuester received the Distinguished Service Award. Many friends, family and former players and teammates were in town to celebrate this great honor with the inductees of the class of 2007.

Blue Devils defeat Platteville

UW-Stout's offense didn't score a touchdown until the waning seconds of the game, but the way the Blue Devils' defense and special teams played, they didn't need to as UW-Stout defeated UW-Platteville, 28-7, Saturday at Don & Nona Williams Stadium in the annual Hall of Fame game. The Blue Devil defense intercepted four passes and returned two for touchdowns. Our defense is starting to come into their own, they are starting to understand Coach (Clayt) Birmingham's defense and are becoming confident in it and it shows in their aggressive play. Offensively, we are moving the football when we need to and not making big mistakes. The points will come as long as we continue to work hard and believe. Special teams have been doing very well, with Coach Bird and Coach Thomas continuing to lead the team in this area. Field position has been a big factor in what we do, and this past week is no exception. Field position and return yards played a huge role in the win.