--- title: "The Original Tackling Machine: Toby Schweitzer’s Lasting Impact on Marauder Football" description: Discover the legacy of Toby Schweitzer, Marauders' all-time tackles leader and Hall of Famer, whose impact on University of Mary football endures. image: https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(39).png --- [Skip to content](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/marauder-football-alumni-association-blog/the-original-tackling-machine-toby-schweitzers-lasting-impact-on-marauder-football#main-content) ![2x10 Marauder Football Alumni Association (2)](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/hubfs/2x10%20Marauder%20Football%20Alumni%20Association%20(2).png "2x10 Marauder Football Alumni Association (2)") [Website](https://marauderfootballalumni.com/)[Membership Levels](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/-levels) --- [Business Opportunities](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/marketing-branding-experience)[Events](https://marauderfootballalumni.com/group-events) ![](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(39).png?width=2000&height=1000&name=Untitled%20design%20(39).png) Marauder Alumni Hall of Fame # The Original Tackling Machine: Toby Schweitzer’s Lasting Impact on Marauder Football ![Marauder Football Alumni Association](https://page.marauderfootballalumni.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(51)%20copy-1.png?width=48&height=48&name=Untitled%20design%20(51)%20copy-1.png) Marauder Football Alumni Association February 9, 2026 Before banners, playoff runs, and national rankings, the early days of University of Mary football were defined by toughness, grit, and a few foundational leaders who set the standard. At the center of that group was **Toby Schweitzer**. A **two-time All-American**, **three-time team captain**, and the **White team alumni captain**, Schweitzer remains the **Marauders all-time tackles leader with 410**. He owns the **top three single-season tackle totals** in school history and was the **first football player ever elected to the Marauders Hall of Fame**. Simply put: when you think of Marauder linebackers, you start with Toby. ## Bismarck Roots, Big-Time Production A **Bismarck, North Dakota** native, Toby is one of **10 children** of **Andrew and Marge Schweitzer**. He graduated from **St. Mary’s Central High School** in **1985**, then spent time at **Dickinson State University** and **Moorhead State University** before finding the right fit at the University of Mary. When he arrived in Bismarck as a Marauder, UMary football was still brand new. Schweitzer quickly became one of the program’s first true stars. ## Anchor of the First Three Varsity Teams Toby started at **inside linebacker** on the **first three Marauders varsity squads**, and his production was incredible from day one: - **1988:** 139 tackles - **1989:** 131 tackles - **1990:** 140 tackles – a **single-season school record** He didn’t just rack up numbers—they translated into recognition: - **1989:** Earned **Honorable Mention All-American** honors - **1990:** Elevated to **First Team All-American**, becoming the **first Marauders player** ever to receive that level of national recognition By the end of his career, Schweitzer held (and still holds): - **Career tackles record:** 410 - **Top three individual single-season tackle totals** in UMary history As a senior, he also had the rare opportunity to play next to his brother **Trent** at linebacker before a season-ending injury sidelined Trent. Another younger brother, **Tanner**, would later suit up for the Marauders as well, deepening the Schweitzer family imprint on the program. ## Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, and Coach Off the field, Toby was just as focused and driven. He graduated from the University of Mary in **1990** with a **degree in Business Administration** and moved into the world of business and entrepreneurship: - Owner of **Outback Management Services** - Involved in **insurance, investments, and consulting** But despite his business responsibilities, Schweitzer never stepped far away from the game—or from his roots at St. Mary’s. For more than **23 years**, he has: - **Coached football at St. Mary’s Central High School**, helping shape generations of young athletes - Served as the **Saints wrestling coach from 1990–2003** His influence on Bismarck-area athletics spans multiple decades and multiple sports, mirroring the versatility and leadership he displayed as a player. ## Family and Legacy Toby and his wife **Cathy** are raising four daughters: - **Alexi** – a **freshman at the University of Mary**, continuing the family’s connection to campus - **Lindsey** - **Hallie** - **Sommer** In many ways, Schweitzer’s life reflects the full Marauder arc: - Faith and family rooted in the Bismarck community - Excellence and toughness on the field - Leadership and service as a coach, mentor, and business owner ## Why Toby’s Story Still Matters For current Marauder linebackers and alumni, **Toby Schweitzer** remains a living standard: - **All-time tackles leader (410)** - **Top three single-season tackle totals** - **First football Hall of Famer** - A leader from the very first varsity snap He helped define what it means to play defense at UMary: physical, relentless, and all-in for your teammates. 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