Thiel College Athletics

Dave Hendricks was a mainstay along Thiel’s offensive line from 2001-05 and developed into one of the best tackles in all of Division III during his senior season in 2005. A four-time All-PAC selection, including First Team accolades in 2005 and 2004, Hendricks was part of an offensive line that paved the way for an average of 32.9 points and 402.8 yards per game during the team’s historic run in 2005.

Blocking for Steve Minton ’08, quarterback Darrell Satterfield ’06 and Co., Hendricks garnered multiple national awards following the 2005 season. He was named the National Offensive Lineman of the Year and a First Team All-American by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette. Named an Associated Press (AP) Little All-American, Hendricks was also named an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and D3football.com.

Also in 2005, Hendricks was the All-South Region Offensive Lineman of the Year and a First Team All-South Region selection by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette, as well as a D3football.com All-South Region First Team pick. Hendricks was also selected to play in the Aztec Bowl in Toluca, Mexico, as a member of the AFCA Division III All-Stars on Dec. 17, 2005.