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Football Information

Head CoachVictor Santa Cruz
Alma MaterHawaii '95
Office626-815-6000, ext. 3541
Career Recordfirst season
Azusa Pacific Recordsame
Assistant CoachesBrian Willmer, Josh Darnall, Ryan Allen, Bo Beatty, Jack Coppes, Rob Espinosa, Joey Mastrosimone, Steve Loumagne
Athletic TrainerSean Gateley
2005 Record6-4
2004 NAIA Ranking (highest/final)4th/12th
PostseasonNAIA first round
All-Time Record204-175-6
NAIA Playoff Appearances6 (1998-99-00-03-04-05)
NAIA Championships1 (1998)
FacilitiesCougar Athletic Stadium

Team Profile

Lettermen Returning (offense/defense/specialist)45 (23/21/1)
Staters Returning14 (8/6/0)
New Recruits (HS/JC/Transfer)31 (24/3/4)
Top Returnees
Marcus Lampkin (TB, 5-6, 170, Sr., 926 yards, 7 TDs in 2005)
Rudy Carlton (QB, 6-4, 220, Jr., 91-191-5, 1,242 yards, 8 TDs in 2005)
Justin Magallanez (C, 5-11, 265, Sr.)
Steve Mejia (RT, 6-2, 275, Sr.)
Keith Ornelas (LT, 6-2, 290, Sr., 2005 NAIA All-American honorable mention)
Scott Ellis (LB, 6-0, 205, Sr., 92 tackles, 5 TFL in 2005)
Clint Shamblin (LB, 5-11, 215, Jr., 46 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 sacks in 2005)
Adrian Magallon (S, 6-0, 190, Sr., 53 tackles, 3 TFL in 2005)
Cameron Tucker (CB, 5-9, 170, Jr., 59 tackles in 2005)

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
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