Hours and Calendars Architecture Library Health Library Science Library. Ask a Librarian Computers Printing Services. “So I stopped playing both sides of the ball for a couple of games, and then it picked up again then during the playoffs when I played a lot of both sides. Ball State University Libraries Muncie, IN 47306 76 My Library Account Canvas Help Desk My BSU. After the first game, it kind of swelled up,” he said. “I think I was limited to that a little bit because of the knee thing. He also played a little on the defensive side of the ball, racking up 13 total tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack.īirdsall played on both sides of the ball at the beginning and end of the season, but only played on offense in the middle part of the season due to swelling in his left knee. Contact him at 76, or on Twitter at JordanGuskey. He anchored an offensive line that helped the Cardinals average 32.9 points a game behind 112 rushing yards and 212.2 passing yards. Jordan Guskey covers Ball State and East Central Indiana high schools at the Star Press. “They like my speed off the ball, my aggression, and athleticism to get out in space and make blocks while pulling and snapping the ball.”īirdsall earned all-section and all-district honors in 2021, and he was named Alexandria’s most valuable offensive lineman. “There were called plays (this season) like outside zone and our sweep and stuff where I was able to actually pull from the center position and get outside and block, and that's a lot of their plays,” Birdsall said. Bemidji State University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. But one of the reasons that the Beavers saw him as a fit is because of similar blocking schemes at Alexandria and BSU. A member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State, Bemidji State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. Prior to his recent visit to Bemidji, Birdsall said he had never been to a Bemidji State game. But it’s the most recent award that literally hit. Stephen Beard has been fortunate enough to be part of not one, but two Pulitzer-winning efforts. Winning a Pulitzer Prize is truly a special event in a journalist’s life. I am proud to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Bemidji State University! ⚫️? /Ej2iuMcVhz- Clayton Birdsall January 9, 2022 Ball State Alum Stephen Beard’s Second Pulitzer-Winning Effort Hits Close to Home.