Coming off a 2012 season that saw Griffon football win 12 games, an MIAA title and reach the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Playoffs, the expectations were set extremely high for the 2013 season. The Griffons began the year 7-0, which tied the 1981 team’s mark for the best start in school history.
The Griffons used the hot start enroute to an 8-3 overall record and 7-3 mark in MIAA play, marking the 11th time in 14 years the Griffons have won eight or more games. During the seven- game streak, the Griffons knocked off Central Missouri for the 10th time in 11 seasons in the first game of the season. Quarterback Travis Partridge’s 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Reggie Jordan with :14 seconds left sealed the victory. Over the next five games, the team scored more than 50 points four times, including two games of 60 points or more. The Griffons also posted a perfect 5-0 record away from Spratt Memorial Stadium.
Thirteen Griffons made the All-MIAA team for their outstanding performance during the season. First team selections include cornerback Mike Jordan and punter Scott Groner. Statistically, sophomore running back Raphael Spencer, who was served with filling the big shoes of current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Michael Hill, led the MIAA in rushing with 1,312 yards and 12 touchdowns.
With his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter at Washburn University, quarterback Travis Partridge became the career leader in rushing touchdowns with 36. That broke Hill’s record set a year ago.
The Griffons are coached by Jerry Partridge ’86.