Lindenwood Magazine - Fall 2022

16 17 FALL 2022 EDITION FALL 2022 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD THE LINDENWOOD ATHLETICS LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY LINDENWOOD ATHLETICS CONNOR HARRIS | STUDENT-ATHLETE FOOTBALL | 2012–16 Connor Harris was a three-time All-American and four-time all-MIAA selection during his career as a Lion from 2012–16. The Lee’s Summit, Mo. native started all 48 games in which he appeared in at Lindenwood and finished his career as the NCAA All-Division record holder for career tackles with 633. Following the 2016 campaign, Harris was recognized as the winner of the Cliff Harris Award as the National Small College Defensive Player of the Year. Harris went on to sign a free agent contract with the New York Jets in 2017 before spending time with the Arizona Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals organizations during 2017 and 2018. PATRICK ROSS | HEAD COACH | FOOTBALL | 2004–16 Patrick Ross directed the Lindenwood football program from 2004–16 and remains the winningest head football coach in program history with a record of 93-57 (.620 winning percentage). Ross led the Lions to four Heart of America Conference Championships and five NAIA postseason appearances. Following his first season at Lindenwood in 2004 which resulted in an 11-1 record, Ross was recognized as the Schutt Sports National Coach of the Year. Ross would earn a similar honor after a 13-1 season in 2009 when he was honored as the NAIAfootball.net National Coach of the Year. Ross helped to cement Lindenwood’s place as a national power with back-to-back NAIA National Semifinal appearances in 2008–09, which included a trip to the NAIA National Championship game in 2009. JANEL TEIKEN | STUDENT-ATHLETE | CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK AND FIELD | 1990–94 Janel Teiken was a standout within the Lindenwood cross country and track and field program from 1990–94. By the end of her time as a Lion, Teiken had claimed 15 all- district awards between outdoor track, indoor track, and cross country. Teiken, a native of Kearney, Mo., qualified nine times for the NAIA National Championships combined in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. Teiken became the first female runner in program history to receive recognition as an NAIA All-American, earning the distinction for the 3,000-meter run at the 1993 NAIA Indoor National Championships. As of 2022, Teiken remains in the top 10 times for two running events for Lindenwood Track and Field records. RANDY KARRAKER | MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Randy Karraker graduated from Lindenwood University in 1984 with a degree in communications. Since that time, Karraker has built a career as a premiere sports voice within the St. Louis region. Karraker has become synonymous with St. Louis sports in roles that include everything from talk radio host to play-by-play broadcaster on the most recognizable networks in the area. Karraker continues his involvement at Lindenwood University in a variety of ways that include time spent as a charter member of the President’s Council, a member of the Alumni Advisory Board, and as the emcee of numerous athletics events, including several Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies. TEAMS INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME • 2012 Men’s Rugby • 2017 Women’s Rugby • 2016–17 Lionettes 2022 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Inductee Randy Karraker and Emcee Bob Ramsey share their expertise with Lindenwood students. Inductees