[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 163 (Saturday, December 17, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S13963-S13964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          ADDITIONAL STATEMENT

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             TRIBUTE TO THE CARROLL COLLEGE FIGHTING SAINTS

 Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
best NAIA football team in the Nation. The Carroll College Fighting 
Saints of Helena, MT, defeated the St. Francis University Cougars in 
Savannah, TN, earlier today.
  The Saints beat the Cougars by a final score of 27-10 for their 
fourth straight NAIA National Championship. Today's ``Rumble on the 
River'' was also a historic victory marking the first NAIA team to win 
four straight national titles. Only one other team on any level of 
modern college football has won four straight titles.
  The Saints' defense entered today's game as the best in the Nation 
allowing an average of only nine points per game this season.
  We have some very talented football players in Montana at all levels 
of play. But today belongs to the Fighting Saints.
  As on any football team, each player has a role in the success or 
failure of the team. However, it is important to recognize those 
players who were individually awarded for their efforts. All Americans 
like Kyle Baker, Casey Crites, and Tyler Emmert contribute to the 
team's success.
  Saints' quarterback Tyler Emmert had thrown this season for 3,039 
yards and 32 touchdowns prior to entering today's game, becoming the 
NAIA career leader in total offense.
  He has accounted for 13,681 yards in his entire career and owns a 
record of 50-3 as a starter for the Saints. Now that record is 51-3.
  Congratulations as well to Coach Mike Van Diest and his staff as well 
as to Dr. Thomas Trebon, president of Carroll College.
  What an impressive team. What an impressive run of seasons.

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