Andrew Harold

Harold, a Torrington, Wyo., native now lives in North Platte, Neb. After transferring to University of Sioux Falls from Chadron State, Harold became one of the best offensive linemen in school history and was a three-time All-American from 1995- 98. Named second team All-American as a junior, he played a key role in USF’s national title run in 1996 when the Cougars posted a 14-0 record on its way to the school’s first-ever National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) title. In winning the national championship, USF outscored opponents, 636-to-227 with playoff wins over University of Mary (North Dakota), 56-19; Northwestern (Iowa), 52-21; Evangel (Mo.), 28-22; and Western Washington University, 47-25. In that title-winning season, Harold was also named first team All-American on the Don Hansen Football Gazette. He and his teammates ranked second in the NAIA in total offense (490.2 yards per game), scoring offense (45.4 points per game) and passing offense (296.0 yards per game). In 1996, Harold was part of the offense which broke the school mark for total offense with 6,863 yards as the Cougars bettered their 1995 mark by over 1,000 yards (5,816 total). He also helped USF Athletics Hall of Fame running back David Ruter set a then-single-season record with 1,726 rushing yards in 1996.

Harold played a key role in protecting USF Athletics Hall of Fame quarterback Kurtiss Riggs, who helped USF establish a single season passing record of 4,144 yards. As a sophomore in 1995, Harold earned second team NAIA All-American honors by anchoring an offensive line that helped USF set then-single season record in total offense (5,816 yards), touchdowns (65) and points scored (477). In 1997, Harold was part of a team that finished 11-2 and advanced to the national semifinals before falling to Williamette, Ore., 17-7. USF defeated Ottawa, Kan., 57-14 and Jamestown, N.D., 29-6 in the opening two rounds. Harold, who earned a History degree in 1998 from USF, was named All-SDIC in 1995, 1996 and 1997. During his career, USF fashioned a 36-3 record with 11 wins twice and 14 in his other season. During his career, he was part of an offense that accumulated 1,633 points or 41.9 points per game.

Harold and his wife, Courtney, have a son, Gavin, and daughter, Averie. Harold serves as manager of Terminal Operations in the North Platte, Neb., Bailey yard for Union Pacific Railroad.