KANSAS CITY, MO – UNK Football wrapped their appearance at the 2023 MIAA Football Media Days on Tuesday, July 25. KGFW Sports Reporter Alex Hammeke provides a recap and rundown of the polls from the coaches and media:
Meanwhile, new Head Coach for UNK Football Ryan Held spoke at Tuesday’s Media Days and stated that this new spot is a breath of fresh air compared to other beginnings in his career…
Coach Held also spoke about the adjustment in recruiting for the Lopers…
Held and the Lopers start their season on August 31 in Edmond, Okla. against Central Oklahoma.
Held was not the only Loper representing UNK at Media Days. UNK returning senior Tell Spies was asked about how Held has made an impact early in his tenure with the Lopers…
Finally, UNK Quarterback TJ Davis is looking for the Loper Football team to make another return to the postseason, and said it’s due to first year Head Coach Ryan Held…
The Lopers finished 8-3 in 2022 and last made the postseason in 2021 when Davis finished as the Harlon Hill Trophy runner-up.
FULL MIAA PRE-SEASON POLLS:
MIAA Coaches Poll (1st Place) – Points 1. Pittsburg State (8) – 98 2. Northwest Missouri (3) – 93 3. Emporia State – 78 4. Washburn – 73 5. Central Oklahoma – 57 UNK – 57 7. Central Missouri – 44 8. Fort Hays State – 37 9. Missouri Western – 32 10. Missouri Southern – 26 11. Northeastern State – 10MIAA Media Poll (1st Place) – Points 1. Pittsburg State (22) – 320 2. Northwest Missouri (7) – 302 3. Emporia State (1) – 258 4. Washburn – 209 5. Central Oklahoma – 208 6. UNK – 199 7. Central Missouri – 124 8. Missouri Southern – 116 9. Missouri Western – 113 10. Fort Hays State – 98 11. Northeastern State – 33
