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April 26, 2002

Saturday Scrimmage Ends Vikings' Spring Football Sessions

SIOUX FALLS - The Augustana Vikings wrap up their spring football season Saturday, April 27, with a scrimmage beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the field adjacent to the Bill Hall Football Complex at 37th Street and Lake Avenue.

The scrimmage is free and open to the public.

Augustana returns 61 players from the 2001 team that finished the season with a 5-5 record. Fourteen members of the 2001 squad completed their collegiate eligibility, including standout wide receivers Matt Holmlund and Ryan Nodland. Together Holmlund and Nodland set a NCAA Division II record for most career receptions by two receivers on the same team.

Sophomore Ryan DeGraff has established himself as the Vikings' starting quarterback. A year ago, while splitting time under center, DeGraff passed for 687 yards and seven touchdowns. He completed 56 percent of his throws.

Augie's defensive unit has looked sharp during spring drills and will be a strength as the Vikings prepare for the 2002 campaign.

The Vikings will play 11 games this fall after adding Lincoln University of Jefferson City, Mo., to the schedule. Augie opens the season September 7 at Howard Wood Field against Northern State University. Game time is 12:00 p.m.

AUGUSTANA 2002 SCHEDULE