Parents: Jerry Berg and Jean Berg
Major: Physics/Engineering
2008: Started all 10 games as quarterback ... Rushed for 2 touchdowns ... Completed 297-of-499 passes for 3,226 yards for 25 touchdowns against 14 interceptions, single-season school record for passing attempts ... Stands second among Division III quarterbacks in completeions per-game (29.70) ... fourth in passing yardage per-game (322.60) ... seventh in total passing yardage (3,226) ... ninth in total offense yardage per-game (314.2) and 23rd in points responsible for per-game (17.00) ... Led the MIAC in passing yardage per-game and total offense in both overall (322.6, 314.2) and conference games-only (333.4, 320.6) ... Top passing quarterback in school history ... Finished with 8,777 passing yards (292.6 yards per-game) on 796-of-1,350 pasing with 74 touchdowns -- all school records ... Holds the MIAC's career passing yardage record (conference games-only) with 7,414 yards in 24 league games ... All-MIAC first-team honoree.
2007: Started in all 10 games as quarterback ... Earned All-MIAC second team honors ... Earned All-MIAC Academic honors ... Broke every single-season Augsburg record for passing ... Compled 291 passes in 502 attempts for 3,444 yards and 34 touchdowns ... One of only two Division III quarterbacks to throw 500 or more passes and complete 290 or more passes ... Fourth among Division III quarterbacks in passing yardage and yardage per-game ... Third in Division III total offensive yards per-game (339.0) ... His 3,444 yards was the second-most overall passing yardage by any quarterback in MIAC history ... Reached his yardage total in 10 games; the MIAC record, 3,489 yards, was set by Tom Linnemann of St. John's in 15 games (including playoffs) in 2000 ... Finished the season tops among MIAC quarterbacks in passing yardage and total offense in both overall and MIAC games-only (362.6 passing yards per-game, 354.4 total offense yards per-game) ... Has completed 499 career passes in 851 attempts for 5,551 yards ... Each total second-most among all career quarterbacks in Augsburg history ... His 47 career touchdown passes is already the school's career record.
2006: Played in all 10 games, starting in 9 ... Had 208-of-349 passing for 2,107 yards and 13 TDs (12 INT) in 2006 ... Fourth among MIAC QBs in overall passing ... Second in conference games-only (230.8 ypg in league games).
2005: Played quarterback for University of Minnesota-Duluth.
On Campus: Dean's List.
High School: Participated in football and basketball at Sibley East HS ... Earned All-Conference honors three times as quarterback in football ... Earned All-State honorable mention honors in football (04) ... Named Minnesota River Conference Offensive Player of the Year in football ... Minnesota Mr. Football nominee ... All-star football game particpant ... Named Academic All-State by Minnesota Football Coaches Association ... Earned All-Conference honors as a guard in basketball ... Named Male Athlete of the Year (04-05) ... Member of the National Honors Society.
Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Your Nickname: Sunshine
Career Goal: High school shop teacher.
First summer job: Gaylord Swimming Pool
Last summer job: County highway department.
Like Most About Augsburg: People
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: MIAC Champs
My biggest thrill in athletics has been: Gustavus 2007
Favorite Quote: "Give 'er Hell."
Favorite food: Pizza.
Favorite TV show: Motorcycle Mania