University of Sioux Falls Athletics

2016: Started all 13 games in 12-1 season for NSIC champs...named All-NSIC second team...named Academic All-NSIC...played key role for NSIC top rushing team, which ranked third nationally at 308.1 yards per game...part of offensive line that paved way for All-American Max Mickey to rush for a school record 1,764 yards, which ranked third nationally, and 8.6 yards per carry, which led the nation...also helped two others rush for over 800 yards (Luke Papilion, 987 yards, 7.5 yards per carry; Justin Fulks, 812 yards, 6.5 yards per carry)...part of offense that had second best total in school history with 6,647 yards, 511.3 per game for seventh in DII and school record 4,005  rushing yards...also helped USF rank 17th nationally in scoring at 39 points per game...graded out a team-high 94.5 percent on 909 reps (2nd highest on USF) and 39 knockdowns while allowing just one sack...graded out at 92.2 percent on 64 reps with 2.5 knockdowns in victory against SCSU...had a 95.8 percent graded on 72 reps with eight knockdowns in win over MSUM...had a perfect 100 percent grade on 59 reps with one knockdown in win over Minot State...graded at 91.1 percent on 90 reps with 2.5 knockdowns against Bemidji State...had a 94.8 percent grade on 77 reps with five knockdowns in victory over Augustana...had a near-perfect grade vs. SMSU at 98.9 percent on 88 reps with three knockdowns...in victory over Winona State, had a 91.5 percent grade on 59 reps with knockdown...had  a 90.3 percent grade on 62 reps with eight knockdowns in win over Concordia St. Paul...graded at 93.5 percent on 75 reps with two knockdowns in victory over Minnesota State...had impressive 98.4 percent grade on 63 reps with three knockdowns vs. Upper Iowa...registered 92.3 percent grade on 65 reps in victory over Wayne State...had a team-best 97.5 percent grade on 81 reps with a knockdown in the NCAA DII playoff win over Azusa Pacific...had a 90.7 percent grade on 54 reps with 2.5 knockdowns in DII playoff loss to Harding...graded at 90 percent or higher in all 13 games.

2015: appeared in 12 games… allowed two sacks with 26.5 knockdowns... recorded a 91.3% grade average...a member of one of the nation’s top offensive lines as HERO Sports named the USF offensive line #4 in NCAA DII…  member of offensive line that only allowed five sacks all year, good for 1st in NCAA Division II… played a key role in an offense that averaged 39.3 points per game, good for 16th in NCAA Division II and 3rd in NSIC… offense averaged 472.1 yards per game, ranked 19th in NCAA Division II and 3rd in NSIC… scored 472 points… helped lead rush offense of 190.9 yards per game, 5th in NSIC, and a passing offense of 281.2 yards per game, 5th in NSIC… helped protect Harlon Hill Candidate Luke Papilion… offense generated 64 touchdowns…  the USF offensive front did not allow a sack in 9-of-12 games…earned NSIC All-Academic Team

2014: started 11 straight games after missing opener against Minot State...allowed three sacks with 13 knockdowns... recorded a grade average of 88.7%... part of offensive line that paved way for a 1,000 yard rusher (Nephi Garcia, 1,190 yards) for second straight year...played key role in offense that had the nation's 7th most points (42.7 ppg) and 17th best nationally (2nd, NSIC) in total offense at 483.2 yards per game...offense scored 512 points...helped lead rush offense (4th, NSIC) that had 2,559 rushing yards (213.2.2 yards per game)and 30 TDs (4th NSIC)...also protected in pass offense (6th, NSIC) that generated 3,239 yards and 29 TDs...part of offensive line that allowed 24 sacks (9th, NSIC) in 12 games.

2013: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Mullen...three-year starter and a three-time Super 6 League all-conference selection for the Mustangs...paved the way for an offense that averaged 26 points on 289 yards per game in 2012...helped guide Mullen to the 5A state championship in 2010...also member of lacrosse team...academic all-state honorable mention for both football and lacrosse... recipient of IBM High School Hero of the Week, an award given to students for their outstanding leadership contributions to their school and community...graduated with honors.

PERSONAL: Son of Mike and Lisa Springer...born March 31, 1995...psychology major...would like to become a sports psychologist.