Valparaiso University

Dave Newnam suited up in the backfield for the Valparaiso football team from 1974 through 1977. 

Newnam was named the Most Valuable Offensive Back in the Heartland Collegiate Conference as a senior in 1977, also earning First Team All-Conference honors.  That season, Newnam set a program record which still stands with 14 rushing touchdowns, while his marks of 191 carries and 1,009 rushing yards both are second-most in a single season in Crusader history. 

Newnam closed his career with 2,224 career rushing yards, which currently ranks third in Valpo history.  He twice earned mention on the All-Lutheran College football squad, receiving Honorable Mention notice as a sophomore and First Team accolades as a senior. 

Newnam, who graduated from Valparaiso in 1978, currently works as a senior account manager.