Miller was the second-leading pass receiver in the league with 57 catches for 731 yards. According to Sullivan, defense should be the Knights' strong suit this fall. Thurk was a GTE Academic All-American and posted 57 tackles and 10 sacks last fall. He led the Knights with four interceptions in 1999, and had 55 tackles as well. A two-year starter, Dean had 46 tackles and two interceptions last season.
Linebacker is the deepest position on the team.
He threw for 1,367 yards and seven touchdowns before missing the final three games last season with a shoulder injury. He has rushed for 1,427 yards over the past two seasons, including four games of more than 100 yards. In '99, Reider caught 27 passes for six TDs and ran back 21 punts for 166 yards and 24 kickoffs for 386 yards. The offensive line, last season's Achilles Heel, has now become a strength and should show great improvement with the return of all but two starters. With proven talent at the skilled positions, a strong defense and solid improvement on the offensive line, the 2000 Carleton Knights football team figures to greatly improve its league position this fall.