Bob Booth

Originally of Bozeman, MT, Bob Booth was a two-time all-conference performer and second-team NAIA All-American linebacker. In 1984, Booth was named the Freshman of the Year for the Cougars who finished ranked ninth in the NAIA and won the SDIC Championship. After stepping away for a year, he returned to Sioux Falls and was honorable mention All-SDIC as a sophomore in 1986.

Booth earned SDIC All-Conference honors in 1987 as a junior on a 3-7 squad. In 1988, Booth and the Cougars had a memorable year. In earning second team NAIA All-American honors as linebacker, he was part of the Cougars’ first unbeaten team, first to win 10 games and first playoff team. In that 10-1 season under the direction of Head Coach Bob Young, Booth had 106 total tackles (65 solo stops). He was the SDIC Most Valuable Player of the Year and a first team selection to the NAIA All-District Team. He helped the Cougars finish ranked third nationally in defense, was the NAIA Playoffs Defensive Player of the Game and was SDIC Player of the Week vs SD Tech with 12 tackles, fumble recovery and two interceptions. Booth started every game in four seasons and finished with a then school mark of 315 career stops (2nd all-time at USF), 187 unassisted stops (2nd all-time at USF). He also had six interceptions including three interceptions and eight sacks in the playoff season of 1988.

Bob has worked as a regional distribution manager for Rain Bird Corporation. He and his wife, Rita, have a daughter, Sierra, a son Carter, and a three-year old grandson, Asher and reside in Snohomish, WA. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public accounting and business administration from Sioux Falls College in 1989.