Athletic Hall of Fame - 2011
Bill Bryand
Bemidji State University 1985 Graduate
Bill Bryand graduated from Bemidji State in 1985 with a degree in physical education. While at BSU, Bill was a four-year standout on the football team, serving as co-captain his junior and senior year. He was the annual team tackle leader all four years and the annual pass defense leader his junior year. He holds the BSU career record for solo tackles at 146, season and career assisted tackles at 94 and 326 respectively, and season and career total tackles at 139 and 472. His junior year he was selected as the Defensive MVP and Team MVP, the St. Paul Pioneer Press MVP and made the All-Conference team. His senior year also garnered him honors, including being named NIC Player of the Week twice and Defensive Player of the Year. Following graduation, Bill began a teaching and coaching career that has spanned 21 years. He has since earned his masters degree in education and principal licensure, both from St. Mary's University. Bill has taught in the Minneapolis school system for the past 21 years and is currently a physical education instructor for grades k-5. He and his wife, Nancy, have two daughters, Nicole and Breanna, and make their home in Blaine, Minnesota.