2016 Pittsburg State Gorillas football team
American college football season
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The 2016 Pittsburg State Gorillas football team represented Pittsburg State University in the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. The Gorillas played their home games on Brandenburg Field in Carnie Smith Stadium in Pittsburg, Kansas, as they have done since 1923.[1] 2016 was the 109th season in school history.[2] The Gorillas were led by seventh-year head coach, Tim Beck.[3] Pittsburg State has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association since 1989.[4]
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| Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association |
| Record | 7–4 (7–4 MIAA) |
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| Offensive coordinator | Steve Rampy (6th season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Dave Wiemers (9th season) |
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| Home stadium | Carnie Smith Stadium |
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| No. 1 NW Missouri State $^ | 11 | – | 0 | 15 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 10 Emporia State ^ | 10 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 21 Central Missouri ^ | 9 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fort Hays State # | 7 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pittsburg State | 7 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washburn # | 7 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri Western | 4 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Oklahoma | 3 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lindenwood | 3 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri Southern | 2 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northeastern State | 2 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska–Kearney | 1 | – | 10 | 1 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Preseason
The Gorillas entered the 2016 season after finishing with a 6–5 record overall and in conference play, under Beck.[5] On August 2, 2016, at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Gorillas were chosen to finish in 3rd place in both the Coaches Poll and in the Media Poll.[6] In the Coaches Poll, Pittsburg State was tied with Emporia State for third.[7]
On August 22, D2football.com released its Top 25 poll, ranking Pittsburg State 24th.[8]
Personnel
Coaching staff
Along with Beck, there were 12 assistants.
| Name | Position | Seasons at PSU |
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| Tim Beck | Head coach | 7 | Pittsburg State (1988) |
| Dave Wiemers | Assist. Head Coach – Defensive Coordinator | 9 | Washburn (1990) |
| Steve Rampy | Assist. Head Coach – Offensive Coordinator | 6 | Truman (1979) |
| Lance Cullen | Assist. Head Coach – Defensive Secondary | 15 | St. Mary (1993) |
| Ryan Hellwig | Assist. Head Coach – Defensive Line | 12 | Pittsburg State (2007) |
| John Pierce | Assist. Head Coach – Running backs | 29 | Pittsburg State (1980) |
| Carl Roth | Assist. Head Coach – Linebackers | 25 | Pittsburg State (1993) |
| Steve Wells | Assist. Head Coach – Offensive Line | 9 | Pittsburg State (2002) |
| Larry Garman | Assist. Head Coach – Off-Campus Recruiting | 18 | Pittsburg State (1962) |
| Matt Karleskint | Assist. Head Coach – Wide Receivers | 1 | Kansas Wesleyan (2002) |
| Luke Miller | Assist. Head Coach – Tight Ends | 6 | Pittsburg State (2014) |
| Trey Derryberry | Graduate Assistant – Cornerbacks | 3 | Pittsburg State (2014) |
| Chance Riley | Graduate Assistant – Offensive Line | 2 | Pittsburg State (2014) |
| Reference:[9] | |||
Roster
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Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| September 1 | 7:00 pm | Central Missouri | L 27–34 | 9,311 | ||
| September 8 | 7:00 pm | at Central Oklahoma | W 45–31 | 6,218 | ||
| September 17 | 7:00 pm | Northeastern State |
| W 38–37 OT | 11,495 | |
| September 24 | 6:00 pm | at Lindenwood | W 50–19 | 3,088 | ||
| October 1 | 1:00 pm | at Washburn | W 45–27 | 6,323 | ||
| October 8 | 2:00 pm | Fort Hays State |
| L 41–54 | 10,238 | |
| October 15 | 2:00 pm | at Missouri Western | W 55–47 | 5,515 | ||
| October 22 | 2:00 pm | No. 12 Emporia State |
| L 36–41 | 8,763 | |
| October 29 | 2:30 pm | at No. 1 Northwest Missouri State | American Sports Network | L 10–69 | 10,283 | |
| November 5 | 2:00 pm | Nebraska–Kearney |
| W 52–21 | 8,253 | |
| November 12 | 3:30 pm | at Missouri Southern |
| W 45–31 | 5,748 | |
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Source: [10]
Game summaries
Central Missouri
Central Missouri at Pittsburg State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Central Missouri | 0 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 34 |
| Pittsburg State | 10 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 27 |
- Date: September 1
- Location: Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, KS
- Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:07
- Game attendance: 9,311
- Game weather: Clear, 72 °F (22 °C)
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
Central Oklahoma
Pittsburg State at Central Oklahoma
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Pittsburg State | 3 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
| Central Oklahoma | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
- Date: September 8
- Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
- Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:56
- Game attendance: 6,218
- Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
- Referee: Craig Helser
Northeastern State
Northeastern State at Pittsburg State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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| Northeastern State | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 37 |
| • Pittsburg State | 7 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 38 |
- Date: September 17
- Location: Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, KS
- Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:37
- Game attendance: 11,495
- Game weather: Clear, 75 °F (24 °C)
- Referee: John Steiger
Lindenwood
Pittsburg State at Lindenwood
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Pittsburg State | 13 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 50 |
| Lindenwood | 0 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
- Date: September 24
- Location: Harlen C. Hunter Stadium, St. Charles, MO
- Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:12
- Game attendance: 3,088
- Game weather: Sunny, 86 °F (30 °C)
- Referee: Lonnie Brickman
Washburn
Pittsburg State at Washburn
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Pittsburg State | 7 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 45 |
| Washburn | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
- Date: October 1
- Location: Yager Stadium, Topeka, KS
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:15
- Game attendance: 6,323
- Game weather: Calm, 68 °F (20 °C)
- Referee: Danny Harris
Fort Hays State
Fort Hays State at Pittsburg State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Fort Hays State | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 54 |
| Pittsburg State | 14 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 41 |
- Date: October 8
- Location: Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:08
- Game attendance: 10,238
- Game weather: Clear, 69 °F (21 °C)
- Referee: Lonnie Brickman
Missouri Western
Pittsburg State at Missouri Western
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Pittsburg State | 14 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 55 |
| Missouri Western | 12 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 47 |
- Date: October 15
- Location: Spratt Stadium, St. Joseph, MO
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:00
- Game attendance: 5,515
- Game weather: Overcast, 72 °F (22 °C)
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
Emporia State
Emporia State at Pittsburg State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • #12 Emporia State | 14 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 41 |
| Pittsburg State | 17 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 36 |
- Date: October 22
- Location: Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:29
- Game attendance: 8,763
- Game weather: Clear, 73 °F (23 °C)
- Referee: Craig Helser
Northwest Missouri State
Pittsburg State at Northwest Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Pittsburg State | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 14 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 69 |
- Date: October 29
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 2:30 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:12
- Game attendance: 10,283
- Game weather: Sunny, 70 °F (21 °C)
- Referee: John Adams
- Television network: American Sports Network
Nebraska–Kearney
Nebraska–Kearney at Pittsburg State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Nebraska–Kearney | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| • Pittsburg State | 7 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
- Date: November 5
- Location: Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:01
- Game attendance: 8,253
- Game weather: Overcast, 67 °F (19 °C)
- Referee: Brian Moore
Missouri Southern
Pittsburg State at Missouri Southern
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Pittsburg State | 14 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
| Missouri Southern | 0 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 31 |
- Date: November 12
- Location: Fred G. Hughes Stadium, Joplin, MO
- Game start: 3:30 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 3:11
- Game attendance: 5,748
- Game weather: Clear, 63 °F (17 °C)
- Referee: Lonnie Brickman