Kendell Titze was a defensive stalwart for Northern State's football program from 1979-82. The linebacker from Lebanon, S.D., earned the Jim Kretchman MVP Award as a sophomore, junior and senior, leading the Wolves in solo and assisted tackles each year. Titze was a team captain and All-Conference selection during those dominant years. Titze also received Regional and National acclaim, earning NAIA All-District 12 honors and NAIA All-American honorable mention honors in 1981 and 1982. He received Northern's prestigious Clark Swisher Male Athlete of the Year award as a senior. Titze recorded 144 solo tackles, 239 assisted tackles, 21 tackles for loss, four fumble recoveries, four quarterback sacks and two interceptions.
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