MIAC RELEASE
SAINT PAUL, MINN.—Hamline University wide receiver Dawson Schaffer was named to the 2024 MIAC Football All-Conference Team. Schaffer, a transfer from Concordia (Minn.) with one more season of eligibility, makes his first career trip to the MIAC Conference Team.
In addition, Pipers junior offensive lineman Davis Pickett earned his second-straight trip to the 2024 MIAC Football Honorable Mention list.
2024 MIAC Football Awards
Offensive Player of the Year: Aaron Syverson (Saint John's, QB)
Defensive Player of the Year: Matt Jung (Bethel, DB)
Mike Stam Lineman of the Year: Caden DeWall (Bethel, DL)
Rookie of the Year: Jake Long (Concordia Minn., OL)
Coach of the Year: Gary Fasching (Saint John's)
The Kindred, North Dakota native's 1239 yards receiving in 2024 is a Hamline single-season school-record. Schaffer accomplished that feat with a team-leading 67 receptions and 13 touchdown grabs. He caught a season-best nine balls on four occasions, which included a 35-14 victory over Crown on September 7. Schaffer accumulated a school-record five touchdowns and 272 yards in that contest.
Schaffer's 2024 Awards/Records
- School-Record Five Touchdown Catches (Game) | 35-14 win vs. Crown (September 7, 2024)
- School-Record 1239 Receiving (Season)
- September 9 MIAC Football Offensive Player of the Week
- D3football.com Team of the Week (Week 8)
- 2024 MIAC Football All-Conference Team
