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Football
Defensive coordinator Chris Klieman is entering his seventh year on the sideline as a Panther assistant coach. Klieman is in his second stint as a Panther coach having previously served at UNI as the secondary coach from 1991-93. Under Klieman's direction as co-defensive coordinator in 2008, the Panthers ranked No. 4 in the nation in turnover margin and No. 9 in the nation in scoring defense. The Panthers forced 40 turnovers in 2008, which included 24 interceptions and 16 fumble recoveries. UNI gave up 17.67 points per game in 2008. UNI secured back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 1971 with wins over Missouri State (42-0) and Indiana State (28-0). Safety Darrell Lloyd earned first-team all-MVFC honors in 2008, while cornerback Terrell McMoore tallied second-team status. In 2007, the Panthers had 11 different players intercept passes. The 11 players tallied a total of 21 interceptions. Three members of the secondary earned all-league honors as safety Clifford Waters tallied first-team status, while cornerback Lloyd garnered second-team honors and cornerback Adam Roberts was named to the honorable mention squad. Klieman's first year of his return to coaching the Panthers' secondary in 2006 was marked by senior Dre Dokes leading the nation with seven interceptions. Junior Chris Parsons tallied six interceptions to finish in a tie for second in the nation. He was a three-time all-conference defensive back for the Panthers and a four-year letterwinner from 1986-1990. Klieman came back to his alma mater after serving as the Loras College head football coach in 2005. Prior to being named the Duhawk head coach, Klieman served as the Loras defensive coordinator and turned them into one of the Iowa Conference's most feared defensive units. When he took over, the Duhawk defense was ninth in the conference. In 2004, the defense set a school record for fewest rushing yards allowed and saw three players earn all-conference honors. The 933 yards allowed on the ground (93.3 per game) was the top number in the Iowa Conference and was also 21st overall in NCAA Division III. The 2005 defense led the Iowa Conference in rush defense (121.4), pass defense (161.0 ypg) and total defense (282.4). Loras ranked 33rd nationally in total yards (282.4 ypg) and scoring (16.8 ppg). After his playing career was over, Klieman served as an assistant coach for the Panthers under then-head coach Terry Allen from 1991-93. Klieman also had assistant coaching stints at Loras (2001-2004), Missouri State (1999), Kansas (1997) and Western Illinois (1994-1996). Klieman earned both his bachelor's (health education - 1990) and master's (physical education - 1992) degrees from UNI. Klieman and his wife, Rhonda, are the parents of two sons, Devin and Colby and one daughter, Haley. The Klieman File Coaching Experience Education Playing Experience Personal
Below is a list of Klieman's Coaching Accomplishments in his time at Loras: |
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