Lewis & Clark College

Keith Welch dominates the Lewis & Clark Football record book the same way he dominated conference competition throughout his career. The dual-threat quarterback ranks first all-time in passing yards (8,479), touchdown passes (74), completed passes (719) and total offensive yards (11,520), while standing sixth in rushing yards (2,701). He owns the single-season program record for offensive yards (3,128), attempted passes (412) and touchdown passes (28 – tied for first) and is tied for the single-game record with five touchdowns (all rushing) against Pomona-Pitzer in 2010. Welch joined the program in 2009 after a period in which they had won one game in the previous four seasons. During his five years, the Pioneers won 18 games -  including earning multiple wins four times. He earned First Team All-Conference honors three times (2010, 2011 and 2013) and carved out a spot on the NWC Honorable Mention Team in 2012. Welch was named the Player of the Year in 2011 when he helped the team finish 7-2 and place second in the NWC (4-2). It still ranks as the program's best season since 1991 (7-2-1). As a senior, he was a top-10 finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy – the award for the Top Student-Athlete in DIII Football. On campus, Welch was honored with the Joe Huston Athlete of the Year Award twice (2010, 2013) and the PAC Club-Outstanding Senior Male Athlete Career Award (2013).