University of South Dakota Athletics

Brian Alderson was a three-year starter, a two-time All-American and a two-time finalist for the Gene Upshaw Award granted to the nation's top lineman. The Hartford, South Dakota, native served as left tackle for quarterback Wesley Beschorner and lead blocker for running back Stefan Logan from 2003-05. He played a key role in leading the Coyotes to a 9-2 record and an NCC title in 2005. That squad led the nation in both points scored (49.7 ppg) and yards gained (583.2 ypg).
 
Alderson earned first-team all-NCC honors and first-team all-region accolades as a junior and senior and was Co-NCC Lineman of the Year in 2005. In those two seasons, he was credited with 110 knockdown blocks and allowed just three sacks on a team that threw the ball well over 500 times in that span. Alderson was placed on the AP Little All-America Team in 2005, which combined players from NAIA, Division III and Division II.
 
Alderson is a fourth generation farmer and cattle feeder who resides in Hartford. He is the son of Larry and Joyce Alderson. He and his wife, Erin, have two kids, Evan and Lincoln.