The 2016 Missouri Western Griffons football team represented Missouri Western State University in the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. The Griffons played their home games on Craig Field in Spratt Stadium in St. Joseph, Missouri, as they have done since 1970. 2016 was the 47th season in school history. The Griffons were led by twentieth-year head coach, Jerry Partridge. Missouri Western has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association since 1989.
Preseason The Griffons entered the 2016 season after finishing 2015 with a 6–5 record overall and in conference play, under Partridge. On August 2, 2016 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Griffons were chosen to finish in 7th place in both the Coaches Poll and Media Poll.
Personnel
Coaching staff Along with Partridge, there were 8 assistants. Jerry Partridge Head coach 20 Missouri Western (1985) Andy Ball Assistant head coach – offensive line 2 Central Missouri (2001) Joel Beard Passing game coordinator 4 Wisconsin–Stout (2000) Scott Groner Assistant head coach – specialists/equipment manager 2 Missouri Western (2014) Todd Thrckmorton Offensive line 8 Missouri Western (1987) Regi Trotter Assistant head coach – secondary 12 Missouri Western (2000) Collin McQuillian Graduate assistant – defensive backs 2 Missouri Western (2012) Corey Shandrick Graduate assistant – running backs 2 Illinois State (2014) Nick Williams Graduate assistant – linebackers 2 Missouri Western (2015) Reference:
Roster
Schedule
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Game summaries Nebraska–Kearney
Missouri Southern
Central Missouri
Central Oklahoma
Northeastern State
Lindenwood
Pittsburg State
Fort Hays State
Washburn
Emporia State
Northwest Missouri State
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