of 122.8 rushing yards per game, holding six of 12 opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing and other teams to 50 rushing yards or fewer at least four times. In 2012, Schweigert's Saluki defense ranked third in the MVC with 15 fumbles, tied for 10th most in the nation. Schweigert's 2011 defense ranked third in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in total yardage, interceptions and sacks, as well as led the conference in total defense in 2010, giving up an average of 332.1 yards per game with the absence of four secondary-defensive starters. His 2009 defense ranked second nationally with 23 interceptions, and tied for fourth nationwide with 33 forced turnovers. In the same year, his group also ranked eighth nationally in scoring defense, allowing 15.92 points per game and led the MVC with 36 sacks. In 2008, Schweigert’s defense was tied for 12th nationally in forced turnovers (29) and in five seasons his teams had forced an average of 2.2 turnovers per game (a total of 127). Coaching philosophy Defensively, Schweigert follows a very aggressive style of football. He features a blitzing 3-4 scheme that emphasizes putting pressure on the offense and forcing short gains and high amounts of turnovers, believing these to be the pinnacles of a successful football team. A hallmark of Schweigert's defenses is to stop the run and attack the quarterback. He famously noted in the press conference announcing his hiring as head coach at North Dakota that, "We want the opposing quarterback and the quarterback's mother to be the two most uncomfortable people in the building". Conversely, Schwiegert's North Dakota teams have been extremely conservative on the offensive side of the ball. They focus on establishing the run and controlling the time of possession, which hopes to limit the number of possessions for opposing offenses. It also allows his aggressive defense to stay rested. This style is a sharp contrast to the offense that was run in his earlier head coaching days at Minnesota Duluth. During his tenure there, the Bulldogs featured a high flying aerial attack capable of scoring points in bunches. Coaching awards and highlights Named AFCA DII Assistant Coach of the Year (2000) Help led the UND Fighting Sioux to a Division II National Championship (2001) Jamestown’s Rollie Greeno Award (for outstanding commitment in the field of education and coaching) (2002) North Central Conference Coach of the Year (2005) Coached