Northern State University
Football
1979-82
Kendell Titze was a defensive stalwart for Northern State's football program from 1979-82. The linebacker from Lebanon, S.D., earned NSU's Jim Kretchman MVP Award as a sophomore, junior, and senior, leading the Wolves in solo and assisted tackles in each year. Titze was a two-year team captain and three-time all-conference selection during those dominant years. Titze also received regional and national acclaim, earning NAIA All-District 12 honors and NAIA All-American honorable mention honors in 1981 and 1982. He received NSU's prestigious Clark Swisher Male Athlete of the Year Award as a senior. Throughout his career, Titze recorded 144 solo tackles, 239 assisted tackles, 21 tackles for loss, four fumble recoveries, four quarterback sacks, and two interceptions. Today, Titze lives in Aberdeen, S.D. and works for the Brown County Highway Department. He also owns Kendell Titze Construction.