Carroll College Athletics

Connors gridded for the Hilltop from 1987-90, being a member of three consecutive Frontier championship teams and participating in three NAIA playoffs. he was a three-time all-conference first team selection at safety, from 1988-90. In 1988, he led the club with 73 tackles, and tied Carroll's single game record with three interceptions in one game. His junior year, the 5-9, 175 pounder paced the club with six interceptions, in addition to compiling nine pass deflections and 69 tackles. In 1990, Connors posted five interceptions, six pass deflections and 60 tackles. he finished with career totals of 202 tackles and 15 interceptions. His final two seasons, he served as team captain. "Tim;s greatest attributes were his intelligence and courage," wrote teammate Chris Ward. "He could quicly read what was going on in a game and just as quickly come up and make the play, oftentimes beating a bigger, stronger opponent."