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Football Information

Head CoachVictor Santa Cruz
Alma MaterHawaii '95
Office626-815-6000, ext. 3541
Career Record11-20 (3)
Azusa Pacific Recordsame
Assistant CoachesBrian Willmer, Josh Darnell, Victor Ambruso, Rudy Carlton, Jack Coppes, Damon Hicklin, Steve Loumagne, Adrian Magallon, Peder Moore, Dustin Fortenberry, Matt Johnson, Ben Winslow
Athletic TrainerGlory Fung
2008 Record2-8
2008 NAIA Ranking (highest/final)23rd/-
2008 Postseasonn/a
All-Time Record215-195-6
NAIA Playoff Appearances6 (1998-99-00-03-04-05)
NAIA Championships1 (1998)
FacilitiesCougar Athletic Stadium

Team Profile

Lettermen Returning (offense/defense/specialist)38 (17/20/1)
Staters Returning9 (4/4/1)
New Recruits 80
Top Returnees
Eric Beaton (OL, 6-0, 230, Jr., 10-game starter in '08)
Matt Davis (WR, 6-2, 200, So., started final 3 games of '08)
Sal Gutierrez (LB, 6-0, 210, Sr., 44 tackles, 4.5 TFL in '08)
Ben Hansen (PK, 5-10, 170, Sr., missed 7 games with injury, 2-for-3 on FGs in '08)
Louis Magallon (OC, 5-11, 290, Sr., 10-game starter in '08)
Shea Struiksma (DB, 6-3, 190, So., 30 tackles, 2 int in '08) Brent Willard (DB, 6-1, 195, Sr., 49 tackles, 3 TFL in '08) Jay York (LB, 6-0, 205, Jr., team-leading 70 tackles in '08)

University Information

LocationAzusa, Calif.
MailingPO Box 7000, CA 91702-7000
Founded1899
Enrollment4,100 traditional undergraduates
ColorsBrick and Black
NicknameCougars
AffiliationNAIA
ConferenceGolden State Athletic
PresidentJon Wallace, DBA
Faculty RepresentativeFred Garlett, Ed.D.
Athletic DirectorBill Odell
AD Phone(626) 815-5087

Sports Information

DirectorGary Pine
Phone(626) 815-5085
Emailgpine@apu.edu
AssistantJoe Reinsch
Phone(626) 815-6000, Ext. 5187
Emailjreinsch@apu.edu
Fax(626) 815-5084