2009 TSU FB Media Guide

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2009 Season Schedule2009 Season ScheduleDate Opponent Location TimeDate Opponent Location Time09/5 09/5 Alabama A&MAlabama A&M Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. (John Merritt Classic)(John Merritt Classic)

09/12 09/12 Jackson StateJackson State Memphis, Tenn. 6:00 p.m.Memphis, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. (Southern Heritage Classic)(Southern Heritage Classic)

09/19 09/19 SouthernSouthern Baton Rouge, La. 6:00 p.m. Baton Rouge, La. 6:00 p.m.09/26 Florida A&M Atlanta, Ga. 2:30 p.m.09/26 Florida A&M Atlanta, Ga. 2:30 p.m. (Atlanta Classic)(Atlanta Classic)

10/3 10/3 *Southeast Missouri St.*Southeast Missouri St. Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. (Kid’s Day)(Kid’s Day)

10/10 10/10 *Eastern Kentucky*Eastern Kentucky Richmond, Ky. 5:00 p.m. Richmond, Ky. 5:00 p.m.10/17 10/17 *Murray State*Murray State Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. (Biker’s Classic)(Biker’s Classic)

10/31 10/31 *Tennessee Tech*Tennessee Tech Cookeville, Tenn. Cookeville, Tenn. 1:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.11/07 11/07 *Tennessee Martin*Tennessee Martin Nashville, Tenn. 5:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn. 5:00 p.m. (Homecoming)(Homecoming)

11/14 11/14 *Austin Peay State*Austin Peay State Clarksville, Tenn. 4:00 p.m. Clarksville, Tenn. 4:00 p.m.11/19 11/19 *Eastern Illinois*Eastern Illinois Charleston, Ill. 5:30 p.m. Charleston, Ill. 5:30 p.m. * - OVC Game - * - OVC Game - All times are central All times are central - All times, locations and dates are subject to change - All times, locations and dates are subject to change

General InformationGeneral InformationTable of ContentsTable of Contents ............................................ ............................................ 11Quick FactsQuick Facts ...................................................... ...................................................... 22Media Information Media Information ......................................... ......................................... 33Website/Media OutletsWebsite/Media Outlets .................................. .................................. 44On the AirOn the Air ......................................................... ......................................................... 55Tennessee State UniversityTennessee State University .......................... .......................... 66President Dr. Melvin N. JohnsonPresident Dr. Melvin N. Johnson ................. ................. 1010Athletic Director Teresa PhillipsAthletic Director Teresa Phillips ................. ................. 1111

2009 Season2009 SeasonOutlookOutlook ............................................................ ............................................................ 1212

Coaches and StaffCoaches and StaffJames Webster/Head CoachJames Webster/Head Coach....................................18-1918-19Rod Reed/Defensive CoordinatorRod Reed/Defensive Coordinator ............. ............. 2020Fred Kaiss/Offensive CoordinatorFred Kaiss/Offensive Coordinator ............. ............. 2121Shannon Harris/QuarterbacksShannon Harris/Quarterbacks .................. .................. 2222Tony Pierce/Running BacksTony Pierce/Running Backs ....................... ....................... 2222Osita Alaribe/Defensive LineOsita Alaribe/Defensive Line ..................... ..................... 2323Anthony Blevins/CornerbacksAnthony Blevins/Cornerbacks ................... ................... 2323Orlando Mitjans/SafetiesOrlando Mitjans/Safeties ............................ ............................ 24 24 Cedric Williams/Offensive LineCedric Williams/Offensive Line ................. ................. 2424Curtis Fyre/Tight EndsCurtis Fyre/Tight Ends ................................ ................................ 25 25 Reno Thompson/Graduate AssistantReno Thompson/Graduate Assistant ........ ........ 25 25 Kevin Jurenko/Equipment ManagerKevin Jurenko/Equipment Manager .......... .......... 26 26 Chuck Losey/ Chuck Losey/ Strength & ConditioningStrength & Conditioning .... .... 2626Monroe Abram/Sports MedicineMonroe Abram/Sports Medicine ............... ............... 2727Patrice Elder/Sports MedicinePatrice Elder/Sports Medicine .................. .................. 2727Support StaffSupport Staff ................................................ ................................................ 2828

Meet the TigersMeet the TigersSeniorsSeniors .................................................... .................................................... 30-3330-33JuniorsJuniors ..................................................... .....................................................34-4034-40SophomoresSophomores ............................................. ............................................. 40-4140-41FreshmenFreshmen ................................................. ................................................. 42-4342-43NewcomersNewcomers .............................................. .............................................. 43-4743-47Team PhotoTeam Photo .............................................. ..............................................48-4948-49Numerical/Numerical/AlphabeticalAlphabetical Roster Roster ......... ......... 50-5350-53Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference ......................... .........................54-5654-562009 Opponents2009 Opponents ..................................... .....................................57-6357-63Series RecordsSeries Records ............................................. ............................................. 64642008 Season Review2008 Season Review ............................ ............................ 65-8665-86

Records Records TSU in the ProsTSU in the Pros ....................................... .......................................87-9387-93All-Time LetterwinnersAll-Time Letterwinners .......................... ..........................94-9994-99TSU All Americans / ClassicsTSU All Americans / Classics.......................... 101-103101-103RecordsRecords ................................................... ...................................................104-114104-114Year-by-Year ResultsYear-by-Year Results .......................... .......................... 115-133115-133

Tiger PawsTiger PawsLegendary Coaches / ChampionshipsLegendary Coaches / Championships ......... ......... 134-143134-143LP FieldLP Field ................................................... ...................................................144-145144-145Hale StadiumHale Stadium ......................................... ......................................... 146-147146-147Aristocrat of Bands/The Sophisticated LadiesAristocrat of Bands/The Sophisticated Ladies ....... ....... 156-158156-158Homecoming ResultsHomecoming Results .................................. ..................................159159Nashville, Tenn.Nashville, Tenn. ............................................ ............................................160160Athletic StaffAthletic Staff ................................................. ................................................. 161161

The 2009 Tennessee State University Football Media Guide was prepared by the Office of Athletic Media Rela-The 2009 Tennessee State University Football Media Guide was prepared by the Office of Athletic Media Rela-tions - Wallace T. Dooley, Jr., Director. Layout and design by Zena Lewis, with editorial assistance by Yvon Mor-tions - Wallace T. Dooley, Jr., Director. Layout and design by Zena Lewis, with editorial assistance by Yvon Mor-ris and the Tennessee State University Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Photographs by Sam Jor-ris and the Tennessee State University Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Photographs by Sam Jor-dan, Nathaniel Perry, Don McPeak, John Cross and the Tennessee State University Athletic Archives. Cover dan, Nathaniel Perry, Don McPeak, John Cross and the Tennessee State University Athletic Archives. Cover design by Zena Lewis. All rights reserved. Printing by MultiAd Printing Solutions Company - Peoria, Ill.design by Zena Lewis. All rights reserved. Printing by MultiAd Printing Solutions Company - Peoria, Ill.

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GENERALName of School: ..............................Tennessee State UniversityCity/Zip: .....................................................Nashville, Tenn. 37209Founded: ........................................................................................1912Enrollment: ..................................................................................9,011Nickname: .................................................................................TigersSchool Colors: ..............................Royal (Refl ex) Blue and WhiteStadium: .................................................................................LP FieldCapacity: .................................................................................67,800Surface: ......................................................................Natural GrassAffi liation: ....................................................NCAA, Division I (FCS)Conference:..........................................................Ohio Valley (OVC)KEY ADMINISTRATORSPresident: ....................................................Dr. Melvin N. JohnsonAlma Mater: .....................................................North Carolina A&TAthletic Director:.................................................Teresa L. PhillipsAlma Mater: ......................................................................VanderbiltAthletics Phone: .....................................................(615) 963-1545Athletics Fax: ...........................................................(615) 963-5911Assoc. AD/SWA: ...................................................Valencia JordanAsst. AD/Compliance: .................................Jennifer Bell-JamesAsst. AD/Academics: ..................................Dr. Johnnie C. SmithDirector, Athletics Operations:...................................Carl PillowFaculty Athletic Representative: ....................Dr. Jesse JamesATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONSFootball Contact: ............................................Wallace Dooley, Jr.Dooley Email: .................................................tygerprman@att.netDooley Desk: ..........................................................(615) 963-5674Dooley Mobile: .......................................................(615) 566-5026AMR Email: ..........................................tnstsportsinfo@gmail.comAMR Fax:..................................................................(615) 866-0086LP Field Press Box: ..............................................(615) 565-4450MARKETING/TICKETSMarketing/Broadcast Contact: .........................Barry GreshamEmail:..........................................................bgresham@tnstate.eduOffi ce Phone: .........................................................(615) 963-2531Offi ce Fax: .............................................................(615) 963-2544Mobile Phone:.........................................................(615) 533-6384Ticket Manager: ..............................................Taneisha AlexanderEmail:.........................................................talexander@tnstate.eduTicket Offi ce Phone: .............................................(615) 963-5907Ticket Offi ce Fax: ...................................................(615) 963-7515

FOOTBALL STAFFHead Coach: .......................................................................James Webster, Jr.Alma Mater/Yr: ...............................................................North Carolina/1972Career Record (Yrs): ...............................................................21-24 (4 years)Record at TSU (Yrs): ................................................................21-24 (4 years)Football Offi ce Phone: .............................................................(615) 963-7572Football Offi ce Fax: ...................................................................(615) 963-1360Offensive Coordinators/WRs: ..........................................................Fred KaisDefensive Coordinator/LBs: ....................................................Roderick ReedQuarter Backs: ..........................................................................Shannon HarrisOffensive Line: ...........................................................................Cedric WilliamsRunning Backs: .................................................................................Tony PierceTight Ends: ..........................................................................................Curtis FryeDefenisve Line: ...............................................................................Osita AlaribeDefensive Backs (Corners): ..................................................Anthony BlevinsDefensive Backs (Safeties): ...........................................Orlando Mitjans, Jr.Graduate Assistant: ................................................................ Reno ThompsonSpeed, Strength & Conditioning: ................................................Chuck LoseyEquipment Manager: ...................................................................Kevin JurenkoHead Trainer: ..............................................................................Monroe AbramAssociate Head Trainer: ..............................................................Patrice Elder

TEAM INFORMATION2008 Overall Record: ....................................................................................8-4OVC Record (fi nish): ............................................................................5-3 (4th)Basic Offense: ......................................................................Spread/Pro-StyleBasic Defense: .................................................................................................4-3Letterwinners Returning: ...............................................................................42Letterwinners Lost: ..........................................................................................23Starters Returning: ...........................................................................................13- Offense - 4 - Defense - 8 - Special Teams - 1Starters Lost: .....................................................................................................12- Offense - 7 - Defense - 3 - Special Teams - 2

Quick Facts

2008 RESULTS08/30 Alabama A&M Normal, Ala. W 34-13 09/6 Southern Nashville, Tenn. W 34-32 (John Merritt Classic)09/13 Jackson State Memphis, Tenn. W 41-18 (Southern Heritage Classic)09/20 *Eastern Kentucky Nashville, Tenn. W 34-2009/27 Florida A&M Atlanta, Ga. L 28-21 (Atlanta Classic)10/04 *Tennessee Martin Martin, Tenn. W 30-27 OT10/18 *Austin Peay State Nashville, Tenn. W 37-3410/25 *Southeast Missouri State Cape Girardeau, Mo. L 27-20 OT11/1 *Tennessee Tech Nashville, Tenn. W 41-14 (Homecoming)11/8 *Eastern Illinois Nashville, Tenn. W 45-2411/15 *Jacksonville State Jacksonville, Ala. L 26-2111/22 *Murray State Murray, Ky. L 24-17 * - OVC Game - All times are central - All times, locations and dates are subject to change


TSU Media PoliciesAll requests for working media at home games in LP Field should be directed to Tennessee State University Athletic Media Relations on outlet letterhead or via facsimile by Wednesday of game week. No re-quests will be honored after Thursday of game week. Credentials will be screened to help ensure a working press box. Unless prior pick-up arrangements are made, credentials can be picked up two hours prior to kickoff at the media entrance adjacent to Gate 6. Credentials WILL NOT be mailed.

Sideline and photo passes will be issued to working photographers from the respective teams’ outlets. In accordance to NCAA rules, pho-tographers must stay out of the bench areas of the teams.

The appropriate parking pass will be required to all stadium lots on game day. Television trucks that provide satellite or uplink functions will be located in Lot M near Gate 6. The media entrance is Gate 6. Parking passes are not left at Will-Call.

Credentials for “Classic” games must be made at least two weeks prior to the contest and are not guaranteed . Tennessee State University is the visiting team for both out-of-town “Classic” contests this year and must make its requests to the organizers.

The Press BoxThe Tigers home press box in LP Field is a state-of-the-art NFL facility. Wireless internet is available throughout the press box. Ample “pool” phones are available for members of the media. For a private line, contact LP Field at (615) 565-4441.

The Athletic Media Relations Staff will provide game programs, game notes, and fl ip cards prior to the game. Statistical information will be available after each quarter, at halftime and a complete game book following the game. A light meal is provided for working media mem-bers, beginning one-hour prior to the game and soft drinks are avail-able throughout the game.

InterviewsWhen possible, interview requests for Head Coach James Webster and Tiger players should be directed through the Athletic Media Relations Offi ce. On game day, Coach Webster and selected Tigers will be avail-able following the NCAA “cooling off” period.

RadioEach team’s visiting radio station will have a courtesy line provided. The visiting radio booth will be the fi rst auxiliary radio booth located in the broadcasting area of the press box.

Tennessee State will broadcast all Tiger football games on the TSU Big Blue Sports Network. The network consists of Nashville’s WVOL, serving as the fl agship station, WMRB (910 AM) and WOJG (94.7 FM). Broadcasts may be heard on the world-wide web at www.TSUTigers.com. Selected games may be webcast on www.OVCSports.TV.

Team VideoAn area is provided for visiting teams to video the contest for coach’s fi lm. Each member of the video team must be credentialed. Contact the Athletic Media Relations staff for information.

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Covering the Tigers

Zekeya Anderson Assistant CoordinatorPhone ..................................... 615-963-1867E-mail [email protected] Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball, M&W Golf

Wallace Dooley, Jr. DirectorPhone .................................... 615-963-5674E-mail [email protected] Football, Men’s Basketball, M&W Tennis

Zena LewisAssistant DirectorPhone .......................................615-963-5922E-mail [email protected] M&W Track, M&W Cross CountryGrahic Design, Publications, Web Content

Yvon MorrisStaff AssistantPhone .................................. 615-963-5894E-Mail ....................... [email protected] and Archives Coordinator

TSU Athletic Media Relations


Website / Media Outlets

The Tennessee State University Athletics Department website, www.TSUTigers.com, is the “number one” extreme destination for Tiger athletic news, schedules, and scores.

From the site, fans and media can access game notes, previews, rosters, feature stories and Tiger Athletes of the Week.

One popular addition to the website is video streaming - linked through OVCsports.tv. TSU fans from across the globe can view and cheer on the Tigers from their own personal computers.

Information on all 13 teams in the TSU athletics program can be found at www.TSUTigers.com.

Everything from news releases, player and coach biographies, historical data, media guides, game results and team statistics can be found on the website.

Print MediaThe Tennessean1100 BroadwayNashville, TN 37203(615) 259-8010Fax: (615) 259-8826

The City PaperP.O. Box 158434Nashville, TN 37203(615) 383-2229

Fax: (615) 298-2780

The MeterTSU P.O. Box 146Nashville, TN 37209(615) 963-5652Fax: (615) 963-5051

The Commercial Appeal495 Union AvenueMemphis, TN 38101(901) 529-2345Fax: (901) 529-2362

Nashville Pride941 44th Avenue N.Nashville, TN 37209(615) 292-9150Fax: (615) 292-9056

The Tennessee Tribune1818 Morena StreetNashville, TN 37208(615) 321-9551Fax: (615) 321-0409

Tri-State Defender124 E. CalhounMemphis, TN 38103(901) 523-1818Fax: (901) 523-1820

The Daily Herald1115 South Main St.P.O. Box 1425Columbia, TN 38402931-215-4751

Wire ServiceAssociated Press215 Centerview Dr. Suite 215Brentwood, TN 37207(615) 373-9988Fax: (615) 376-0947

RadioWVOL (1470 AM)Flagship Station1320 Brick Church PikeNashville, TN 37207(615) 227-1470

WMRB (910 AM)1014 South Garden St.Columbia, TN 38401(931) 381-7100

WOJG (94.7 FM) 123 W. Market StreetBolivar, TN 38008(731) 658-7689

The Fan (106.7 FM)107 Music CenterSuite 203Nashville, TN 37214(615) 885-9986

The Zone (104.5 FM) 506 2nd Ave. Nashville, TN 37210(615) 727-7000

Televison WKRN Channel 2 (ABC)441 Murfreesboro RoadNashville, TN 37210(615) 369-7240Fax: (615) 248-7239

WSMV Channel 4 (NBC)5700 Knob Hill RoadNashville, TN 37209(615) 353-2231Fax: (615) 353-2343

WTVF Channel 5 (CBS)474 James Robertson PkwyNashville, TN 37219(615) 248-5285Fax: (615) 244-9883

WZTV Channel 17 (FOX)631 Mainstream DriveNashville, TN 37208(615) 369-5561Fax: (615) 369-3299

Media List

TSUTigers.com


Inside TSU Football with Coach James Webster on Comcast Cable. The show can be seen in 12 states and 5.9 million homes on Comcast Sports Southeast (CSS) on Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Tigers on the Air

Tiger Vision

All Tiger football games will be broadcast on the Big Blue Sports Network with Nashville radio station, WVOL 1470 AM, serving as the fl agship of the network. Affi liates include WMRB 910 AM in Columbia and WOJG 94.7 FM Bolivar/Jackson. Broadcast coverage begins 30 minutes before the game with the “Countdown to Kickoff Show.” All of the broadcasts are available on the Internet at TSUTigers.com.

Barry Gresham (r), TSU Associate Athletic Director for Broadcasting and Sales, returns for his fi fth season as the play-by-play voice of Big Blue football. Albert Dawson (l) returns for his 19th season as analyst and statistician.

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Tiger Talk (radio) airs every Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m.. The live call-in show can be heard on WVOL, WMRB and WOJG. The show is also available on the internet at TSUTigers.com.

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Tigers on TVDate Opponent Location Time Network 09/12 Jackson State Memphis, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. Fox Sports South (Southern Heritage Classic) 09/26 Florida A&M Atlanta, Ga. 3:00 p.m. Versus (Atlanta Classic)11/19 *Eastern Illinois Charleston, Ill. 5:30 p.m. ESPNU * - OVC GameAll Times are Central

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Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University has grown dramatically from a small college to two campuses: the 500-acre main campus and the downtown Avon Williams campus which is located in the heart of Nashville near the State capitol. The diverse student population of more than 8,000 represents 46 states and 45

countries. TSU has been listed for 11 consecutive years in the U.S. News & World Report “Guide to America’s Best Colleges.”

Tennessee State University is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational land-grant university offering 45 bachelor degrees and 24 master’s degrees. Doctoral programs include biological sciences,

psychology, public administration, computer information systems engineering, administration and supervision, and curriculum and instruction. When you think about Tennessee State University,

many things come to mind – a rich heritage and legacy in athletics, academics, entertain-ment, research and service.

Tennessee State University has long been a rising star among universities across the country. It is designated as one of the best public historically black colleges and universities in the nation, and it’s not by accident.

Tennessee State University is among the few historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with a chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the oldest and largest freshman honor society in the United States and a Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the most prestigious honor society comprising all academic disciplines.

A great deal of focus has been given to improving the academic environment – strengthening our research reputation, attracting and retaining the best and

brightest students, encouraging service-focused programs, engaging and supporting expert faculty in diverse fi elds, building on our student-centered philosophy and holding steadfast to our motto of “Think. Work. Serve.”

Currently, we are improving customer service and setting new standards of excellence in higher education. But with all the many

examples of past accomplishments we can share, we are looking toward an even brighter future.

This is Tennessee State University


Today, Tennessee State University’s student enrollment is more than 8,000. There are more than 400 faculty and more than 1,200 staff who are part of the university’s team. Additionally, the university’s rich strength in embracing diversity is evident with 46 countries and 45 states representative of the student body.

The beauty and accessibility of the university’s main campus is a plus with now 65 buildings on more than 450 acres. Complimenting the main campus is a newly renovated downtown campus that features a simulated stock-trading center, a student computer laboratory and continuing education, distance learning and multimedia services.

The university is arming students with the intellectual resources to compete in a global environment. In support of that, important partnerships have been established with leading global companies such as Boeing, Raytheon, Dell, IBM and others, in which both funding and service-learning opportunities are currently active.

Campus Life


Campus LifeFloyd - Payne Administrative Building

Peforming Arts CenterKean Hall


The Avon Williams Campus is located downtown, near the center of the Nashville business and government district. Avon Nyanza Williams, Jr, a leading African American lawyer in Tennessee and state senator, represented the plaintiffs in Geier v. Blanton 1972.

In 1972, the federal judge, Frank T. Gray, Jr., allowed Sterling Adams and Raymond Richardson (two black professors of mathematics at TSU) and nearly 100 other black citizens from across Tennessee to enter the Geier case as plaintiffs.

They formed Tennesseans for Justice in Higher Education. Their complaint cen-tered on the issue that the presence in Nashville of two state supported universities, Tennessee State University a historically black institution and predominately white University of Tennessee at Nashville, perpetuated a state of segregation in higher education in Nashville.

In February 1977, Judge Gray ordered the merger of both institutions under the governance of Tennessee State Univer-sity. This was the fi rst time that a court in a higher education desegregation suite had ordered a historically black college to take over a predominately white one.

In 1979 the University of Tennessee at Nashville merged with Tennessee State Univer-sity, creating and enlarged institution with two campuses and increased enrollment. The original TSU campus, located in North Nashville is designated as the Main Campus and the former UT-N campus was renamed in honor of Avon Williams, Jr.

(Above) TSU President Melvin Johnson and Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen cut the ribbon at the Avon

Williams Campus Renovation Opening Ceremony.

Avon Williams Campus


Administration

DR. MELVIN N. JOHNSONPresident

Tennessee State University

Dr. Melvin N. Johnson began his tenure as the seventh president of Tennessee State University on June 1, 2005. Johnson served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and as a tenured professor of economics at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU).

Prior to his appointment at WSSU, Johnson served in senior academic roles at North Carolina A&T State University. Additionally, he was a lecturer on business and economic policy for the University of Mary-land, European Division, in Germany.

He taught at the U.S. Air Force Academy and completed a distinguished military career as a lieutenant colonel.

He received his undergraduate degree in economics from North Carolina A&T State University and earned the Master of Arts in Economics from Ball State University.

He received his M.B.A. and D.B.A. in busi-ness economics and public policy from Indiana University. He has pursued postdoctoral studies at the Institute

for Education Management (IEM), Institute for Management and Lead-ership in Education (MLE), and The Harvard Seminar for New Presidents (NPS) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge.

Johnson has been a Kellogg Leadership Fellow (National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education), Se-nior Fellow of Future Focus 2020 (Bab-cock Graduate School of Management, Wake Forest University), a Millennium Leadership Institute Protégé (Ameri-can Association of State Colleges and Universities), Nissan Fellow (UCLA), and an American Banking Association Ayres Fellow (Stonier Graduate School of Banking, University of Delaware).

He completed the New President’s Academy (AASCU) and completed the Executive Leadership Summit (Hampton University).

He has also completed Leadership Nashville (2005-06), Leadership Win-ston-Salem and the Triad Leadership Network. Aside from his fellowships, his honors include The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key Honor Society; Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, Educa-tion; Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Soci-ety; Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, Business and Manage-ment; Omicron Delta Epsilon, Inter-

national Honor Society in Economics; Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and Outstanding Young Men of America.

Johnson received the “Lifelong Ex-cellence and Leadership in Higher Education” award from the Northeast Business and Economics Association at Yeshiva University (N.Y.); The Lead-ership Award in Education from the Trumpet Awards Foundation (2007); The Leadership Award from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (Tau Lambda, 2006) and was commissioned by the Kentucky Legislature as a Kentucky Colonel.

He has been recently selected as one of Nashville’s “Top 50 Business and Community Leaders.”


TERESA PHILLIPSDirector of Athletics

Tennessee State UniversityTeresa Lawrence-Phillips became head of the Tennessee State University athletics department in April of 2002. As director, the athletic department has made tremendous strides on the playing fi eld, campus, community and classroom.

Some accomplishments under the Phil-lips’ administration include the launch-ing of the fi rst offi cial website for TSU Athletics in August of 2002, the revi-talization of the Big Blue Booster Club, the recognition of Ohio Valley Confer-ence Scholar Athletes, and conference championships in volleyball, women’s track including a PGA minority national championship in men’s golf.

Phillips also has the distinction of be-ing the fi rst woman ever to coach an NCAA Division I men’s basketball team en route to being named one of the “101 Most Infl uential Minorities in Sports” by Sports Illustrated in 2003.

She was also named as the Second Most Infl uential Woman in Sports in Tennes-see by The Tennessean newspaper.

In addition, she was named USA To-day’s National Coach of the Year in 1990 and was a three-time OVC Coach of the Year selection. No stranger to athletic success, she was head coach of the Lady Tigers basketball program at TSU for 11 seasons from 1989-2000. Phillips guided the 1993–94 squad to

the program’s fi rst-ever OVC regular season crown, the Ohio Valley Confer-ence tournament championship, and the team’s fi rst appearance ever in the NCAA tournament.

She and her staff enjoyed their most successful season in 1994–95 as the Lady Tigers (22–7, 12–4 OVC) shared the regular season title. TSU claimed its second consecutive tournament title and a trip to the NCAA tournament.

She has been invited twice to serve as an assistant coach for USA Basketball (1995 and 1999) and was invited to serve as an assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic Festival North Squad.

Prior to her stint at TSU, Phillips was head coach at Fisk University for four years. She guided the Bulldogs to WIAC League and Tournament Championships in 1987 and 1988 and was tabbed WIAC Coach of the Year twice (1987, 1988). She compiled a 68-34 overall record with the Bulldogs. She graduated from Vanderbilt Uni-versity with a bachelor degree in Eco-nomics before obtaining a Masters in Education from TSU in 1999. Phillips, who helped recruit six All-Americans and seven All-State players, served as an assistant coach with the Lady Com-modores (1981-1984) winning the N.I.T. in 1983.

Phillips earned several honors as a three-year letter winner at Vanderbilt. She was the fi rst recipient of the Lady Commodore Athlete of the Year honor, given to the best all-around female ath-lete. In addition, she received the Nash-ville Civitan’s Sportsmanship Award in 1979 and 1980.

Community oriented, Phillips has as-sisted with the National Youth Sports Drug Program and has been appointed to several boards and committees which include: NCAA Basketball Rules, NCAA Championship Cabinet, Fellow-ship of Christian Athletes, Boys’ & Girls’ Club, the Vanderbilt Alumni Advisory Board and the Nashville Sports Council Executive Board.

She has held memberships in sev-eral organizations, including the Black Coaches Association, the Women’s Bas-ketball Coaches Association, the NCAA Championship and Competition Cabinet and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

She is an inaugural member of the Girls’ Preparatory School Sports Hall of Fame and a 2008 inductee of the Lookout Mountain Sports Hall of Fame. She lives in Nashville with her two sons, Micah and Kyle.

Administration


FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW ranks HBCU top 10 recruiting classes

Tennessee State ranked #1Fuquay-Varina, N.C. - FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW, the sports talk radio show that places major emphasis on HBCU Sports, releases its rankings of the top 10 HBCU football FCS recruiting classes for 2009. FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW fi rst ranked the top classes in 2006 and 2007 but did not in 2008 and is now bringing the rankings back by popular demand.

The rankings are based on the evalua-tion of the talent that was brought in and research that FTPBTPR did, based upon school releases, recruiting boards etc..

2. Florida A&M3. Prarie View A&M4. Grambling State5. South Carolina State6. Jackson State7. Delaware State8. Southern9. Alabama State10. North Carolina A&T

Last season, TSU posted their best record since 2001 fi nishing 8-4 overall and fourth in the Ohio Valley Conference ranks with a 5-3 record. The Tigers defended home territory going 5-0 on LP Field while retaining the Sgt. York Trophy defeating all OVC teams in the state of Tennessee. However, they fi nished on the road 2-3, posting a 1-1 record at neutral sites while winning one-of-two games in overtime.

TSU lost 13 starters which include eight offensive, three defensive, and two special team players. Notable losses from last year’s team are six offensive starters including the OVC Offensive Player of the Year, running back Javarris Williams, quarterback, Antonio Heffner, two offensive linemen in tackle Cornelius Lewis and center Cecil New-ton as well as wide receivers, Brandon Belvin and Chris Johnson. On defense, the Tigers lost three starters in Remond Willis, Maurice Davis (All-OVC Second Team) and Larry Williford, Jr. (All-OVC Second Team).

DEFENSE - For the upcoming season, high expectations will be on the Tigers’ defense. The unit returns eight starters that led the OVC in total defense (308.4 ypg).

Last season, the Tigers held opponents to 3.8 yards per carry and 182 passing yards per game. The Tigers held the top spot in rushing defense and was second in the OVC when defending the pass. In addition, they picked off 14 passes, forced 11 fumbles, tal-lied 19 sacks with 746 tackles (74 tackles for losses) while scoring three touchdowns from turnovers. The unit returns their top two leaders in tackles, interceptions, and sacks.

2009 Season Outlook


LINEBACKERS - With the loss of Remond Willis, the TSU linebackers return two of three starters. Sophomore Rico Council returns after fi nishing the 2008 season with 67 tackles, four pass break-ups, four pass defl ections and two forced fumbles to lead the Tigers. At the completion of the season, Council was named to the All-OVC Newcomer team. Joining Council is a well experienced group featuring Kalvin Baker and Sidney Tarver. Tarver made four starts collecting 29 tackles and Baker broke into the TSU football record books recording 18 tackles against UT Martin two seasons ago.

Also providing depth at the position is Renaloski St. Fleur, Deonte Kilgore, and Univer-sity of Florida transfer John Jones Jr. Jones. Jones played in 29 games for for Florida recording 28 tackles (17 solo).

DEFENSIVE BACKS - The Tiger secondary accounted for 11-of-14 interceptions last season. Three defensive backs led the team with three a piece.

In 2009, three of four starters return with two posting the team leading interceptions last season. Junior Eugene Clifford, senior Anthony Levine and junior Marquez Hall return while starting the majority of last year’s games.

Clifford, a 2008 ALL-OVC Second and Newcomer Team selection, made all 12 starts and was second on the team in tackles (61) recording three interceptions returning one for a score. Hall with 11 starts tallied 38 tackles and one interception. Levine started eight games hauling in three interceptions with 34 tackles.

The defensive backfi eld will look for Ty’Ron Johnson, Justin Bather, and Ozzie Harrell to play some key minutes.

DEFENSIVE LINE - The front four showed great promise last year accounting for 17 of the Tigers 19 sacks. Junior Marcus Broxie fi nished the 2008 season as Tigers’ sack leader with six and was named to the All-OVC Newcomer Team.

Along with Broxie, Kellen Woodard returns after ending last season with fi ve sacks to fi nish num-ber two in the category for the second straight year. Also fi lling the frontline with depth is Rod-ney Fritz, Michael Crawford and Jason Townson. All three linemen amassed 52 tackles and started a total of eight games.

In 2008, Rico Council was named to the All-OVC Newcomer Team leading TSU in tackles with 67.

Eugene Clifford was named to the 2008 All-OVC Second and Newcomer Teams.

Marcus Broxie was one of the team’s sack leaders in 2008 and was named to the All-OVC Newcomer Team..

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Kellen Woodard fi nished second on the team in sacks for a consecutive season.


OFFENSE - On the offensive side, the Tigers will have to reload a their backfi eld and wide receivers. Last season the Tigers fi nished third in scoring and total offense while leading the conference in rushing for two consecutive years. Three starting linemen return as the nucleus of the Tiger attack. With multiple formations, the Tigers also return their starting fullback and tight end. Several transfers and redshirts will battle to fi ll the voids in the offense.

QUARTERBACKS - With the loss of Antonio Heffner, the Tigers’ quarterback job is open. Dominic Grooms and Calvin McNairl are the only two players in the position with game experience.

Grooms started one-of-fi ve games played in 2008 throwing 26-of-35 with three touchdowns and one interception. Grooms threw for a total of 236 yards averaging 47.2 per game.

McNairl, coming off a redshirt season in 2008, started four games in 2007 going 2-2 as a starter. Throwing through the course of the season, 601 yards (37-75-5) and two scores.

RUNNING BACKS - One of the key losses to the Tiger backfi eld will be the abscence of OVC Player of the Year, Javarris Williams.

Only two running backs return with carries from last season. Dante Thomas and Preston Brown combined for 520 yards on the ground and fi ve touchdowns. Thomas averaged 3.4 yards per carry and was second on the team in rushing yards with three scores. Brown totaled 172 yards for 4.9 yards per carry and two touchdowns.

Tracy Sims returns after serving as the starting full back when the formation requires the position. Also, joining the backfi eld is freshman Trabis Ward. Ward was named all-state in Florida rushing for more than 5, 000 yards in his high school career.

Dominic Grooms is the only returning quaterback that saw action last season.

Last season, Donte’ Thomas fi nished as the Tigers third leading rusher.

OFFENSIVE LINE - The success of the Tigers’ offense will rest on the shoulders of an offensive line that returns three of fi ve starters.

Dumaka Atkins, Duvall Young and Alex Davis anchors an offensive line that plowed the way for a 1, 000-yard rusher the past three seasons.

Atkins was named to the All-OVC second team as a tackle and could see some action at center in 2009. Duvall Young has tallied more than 30 starts missing one start last season. Davis. last year, made all 12 starts and has been an intricate part of the offensive line’s success.

Also applying depth are transfers Darius Myers (Tennessee), Demardre Dean (Coa-homa CC) and returner Charles Sparkman.

Dumaka Atkins was named second team All-OVC and received the OVC Commissioner’s Medal.

2009 Season Outlook


TIGHT ENDS - The Tigers have scarcely used the tight end during the passing game. However, the added lineman has been successful during the running attack.

Depending on the formation used, TSU has gone with the three receiver set.

Enoch Hill returns with the most game experience among the tight ends.

Gershom Jordan moved to the defen-sive side leaving Joshua Gregory at the reserve.

Enoch Hill returns as the Tigers’ most experienced tight end..

SPECIAL TEAMS - Special teams play returns one component with punter Tay-lor Cisneros. Cisneros captured a Tiger record kicking the longest punt in a game with a 62-yard punt on two occasions.

John Lopez redshirted last season and is the only kicker returning from last year’s squad.

Preston Brown garnered the Tigers’ Special Team Award but will see more action at running back in 2009.

The Tigers added depth with the addition of freshmen long snappers G.R. Pulley, Hunter Howard and place kicker Robert Vipond.

Last season, Preston Brown was named the team’s Sidney Crutchfi eld Special Teams Player of the Year.

2009 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Location Time 9/5 Alabama A&M Nashville, Tenn. 6:00p.m. (John Merritt Classic)9/12 Jackson State Memphis, Tenn. 6:00p.m. (Southern Heritage Classic)9/19 Southern Baton Rouge, La. 6:00p.m.9/26 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA 2:00p.m. (Atlanta Classic)10/3 *Southeast Missouri St. Nashville,Tenn. 6:00p.m. (Kid’s Day)10/10 *Eastern Kentucky Richmond, Ky. 5:00p.m.

Date Opponent Location Time10/17 *Murray State Nashville, Tenn. 6:00p.m. (Bikers Classic)10/24 Open 10/31 *Tennessee Tech Cookville, Tenn. 1:30p.m. 11/07 *Tennessee Martin Nashville, Tenn. 5:00p.m. (Homecoming, Fan Appreciation/Senior Day)11/14 *Austin Peay State Clarksville, Tenn. 4:00p.m.11/19 *Eastern Illinois Charleston, Ill. 5:30p.m.* - OVC Game - All times are central - All times, locations and dates are subject to change

2009 Season Outlook

WIDE RECEIVERS - The Tigers will have to reload the wide receiver position after all of last year’s start-ers.

Returning are receivers Javier Jack-son, Chris Collins and Julian Sample. Jackson returns as the Tigers’ lead-ing and only receiver with a recep-tion last season. The junior hauled in three receptions for 72 yards.

Transferring to bolster the position are Jeremy Broadway (Oklahoma State), Marques Wilkins (Illinois) and former Whites Creek High player Cal-vin Roberts who played the last two seasons at Scottsdale Community College.

Javier Jackson played in nine games last year averaging 24 yards per catch.


OFFENSEReturning (4) * With the Pro-Style formations, the Tigers sometimes substitutes a fullback for a tight end.Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Key Stats Alex Smith OG 6-2 346 Sr. Started all 12 games last season, could see action at center Duvall Young OG 6-0 296 Sr. Started all 12 games last seasonEnoch Hill TE 6-5 280 Jr. Most experienced player at the positionDumaka Atkins OT 6-4 302 Grad. Started 10-of-12 games last year, named All-OVC Second TeamLost (7)Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Key StatsJavarris Williams RB 5-11 220 Grad. OVC 2008 Offensive P.O.Y, drafted by Kansas City Chiefs in 7th rd. Broke TSU career rushing TD record with 42, averaged over 1, 000 yds. per season Antonio Heffner QB 6-12 207 Grad. Threw 15 TDs and 2, 239 yards, led team in total offense with 2,742 yardsCorneilus Lewis OT 6-5 332 Grad. 2008 All-OVC First Team, signed as free agent with the Indianapolis ColtsChris Johnson WR 6-2 180 Grad. Led team in receiving (779) and yards per catch (17.7)Cecil Newton C 6-3 300 Grad. 2008 All-OVC First Team, signed as free agent with the Jacksonville JaguarsBrandon Belvin WR 6-2 215 Grad. Second in scoring with nine TDs, tallied 44 receptions last year JaJuan Spillman WR 5-8 152 Five TDs last year and named to OVC Newcomer TeamDEFENSEReturning (8)Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Key StatsRico Council LB 6-0 254 Jr. Named to All-OVC Newcomer Team, led team in tackles with 67Marcus Broxie DE 6-4 245 Jr. Named to All-OVC Newcomer Team, led TSU in sacks with six Eugene Clifford DB 6-2 195 Jr. Named All-OVC Second and Newcomer Team had three INTs, two TDs, 61 tacklesKellen Woodard DE 6-3 225 Jr. Started nine games and was second on team with fi ve sacksSidney Tarver LB 6-5 230 Jr. Made four starts late in the seasonMarquez Hall DB 5-9 170 Sr. Made 11-of-12 starts last year fi nishing with 38 tacklesJason Towson DT 6-4 300 Sr. Stepped up late last season making fi ve startsAnthony Levine DB 6-1 195 Sr. Made 8-of-12 starts with three INTs and 34 tackles last yearLost (3)Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Key StatsRemond Willis LB 6-2 256 Grad. Defensive captain, recorded 55 tackles last yearLarry Williford, Jr. DB 6-2 195 Grad. Named All-OVC Second Team, had three INTs last yearMaurice Davis DT 6-3 245 Grad. Named All-OVC Second Team and led team with tackles for losses (11.5)SPECIAL TEAMSReturning (1)Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Key StatsTaylor Cisneros P 5-10 196 Jr. Punted for 1, 492 yards with three going 50-plus and 11 landing inside the 20Lost (3) Captured TSU’s longest punt in a game with 62-yard punt.Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Key StatsEric Benson K 6-0 199 Grad. 14-of-19 fi eld goals including several career game winnersReginald Moore LS 5-9 196 Grad. Made all 12 starts last season and held position for three yearsJaJuan Spillman KR/PR 5-8 152 Had 28 kick returns for 697 total yards (24.9), one TD, All-OVC Newcomer

2009 Season Outlook

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COACHES COACHES andandSTAFFSTAFF

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Head

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JamesWebster, Jr.

James Webster enters his fi fth season as head football coach at Tennessee State University. He brings with him more than 30 years of football coaching experience to the Big Blue.

Webster registered his fi rst win as a head coach at the Southern Heritage Classic, as the Tigers defeated Jackson State 20-14 in overtime. His fi rst OVC win came in a 31-20 victory at Tennessee Tech on October 15, 2005.

Prior to his career at TSU, he served four seasons on the coaching staff at his alma mater, the University of North Carolina. Webster was the assistant head coach and special teams coor-dinator at UNC. Before his promotions, he previously coached the team’s defensive ends.

Webster began his college football career as a player at North Carolina in 1968. He started at linebacker for three consecutive seasons. Webster was a standout defensive player for the UNC Tar Heels, and was named Most Valuable Defensive Player in the 1971 Gator Bowl.

The following year, he received the ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award and the Frank Porter Graham Award as one of the top 12 seniors at UNC. He graduated from UNC in 1972, with a bachelor’s degree in education. Webster began his coaching career in 1973 working with the junior varsity program at North Carolina.

Webster also coached linebackers at Dartmouth (1993-95), defensive ends at Wake Forest

RecordsTennessee State University21-24Football Classics5-7Ohio Valley Conference15-142007 Sgt. York Trophy2008 Sgt. York TrophyNon-Conference5-9HBCU6-9OVERTIME4-2COACHING CAREERNorth CarolinaDefensive Coach2001-04 Eastern CarolinaOutside Linebackers Coach1999-2000 DartmouthLinebackers Coach1993-95 Wake ForestDefensive Ends1988-93 NorthwesternDefensive Backs1982-84 Colorado1978-81 Kansas1975-78 Florida1974-75 North Carolina1973-74

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(1988-93), and defensive backs at Northwestern (1982-84). He also served on the coaching staff at Florida (1974-75), Kansas (1975-78) and Colorado (1978-81).

In addition, Webster worked with professional football teams earning a minority coaching fellowship with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1995 and the St. Louis Rams in 1999.

Before returning to UNC, Webster spent six seasons on the coaching staff at East Carolina. He served as outside linebacker coach from 1995-1998, and was in charge of the defensive line from 1999-2000. Webster was promoted to assistant head coach of the Pirates in 1998.

In his return to Chapel Hill, Webster had an immediate impact on the defense. Carolina led the ACC and was ranked 15th in the nation in total defense (2001). Under Webster’s guidance, defensive end Julius Peppers won both the 2001 Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, becoming the fi rst Tar Heel ever to win a major college football award. Peppers became just the second Carolina player to earn consensus All-America honors. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers as the number two overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft.

Coach Webster and his wife, former Cornelia Matthews, have one son, Kali James, and two grandsons, Tajae and Xavier.

• Became head coach at Tennessee State University in 2004• First win against Jackson State, 20-14 OT• First OVC win against Tennessee Tech, 31-20, October 15, 2005• Posted best record as TSU head coach in 2008, 8-4 overall• Best Ohio Valley Conference season record, 5-2, in 2006• Registered undefeated home record in 2008, 5-0• Captured the OVC Sgt. York Trophy in it’s fi rst seasons of existence, 2007 and 2008• 1-3 record in the John Merritt Classic• First John Merritt Classic win against Southern University, 34-32 (2008)• 4-0 record in the Southern Heritage Classic• First Southern Heritage win against Jackson State, 20-14 OT (2005)• 0-4 record in the Atlanta Classic• 0-1 record in Circle City Classic• Played collegiately for the University of North Carolina starting at linebacker for three seasons• Named Defensive MVP in the 27th Annual Gator Bowl in 1971, Georgia 7, UNC 3• 7-3 record vs. schools in the state of Tennessee• 10-8 record at Home• 5-11 record Away• 4-5 record at Neutral Sites

James Webster, Jr. File

•vs. Alabama A&M - 1-3•vs. Austin Peay State - 2-0•vs. Eastern Illinois - 1-3•vs. Eastern Kentucky - 1-3•vs. Florida A&M - 0-4•vs. Jackson State - 4-0•vs. Jacksonville State - 1-2•vs. Murray State - 2-1

•vs. North Carolina A&T - 0-1•vs. Samford - 2-1•vs. Southeast Missouri State - 1-2•vs. Southern - 1-1•vs. Tennessee Tech - 4-0•vs. UT Martin - 1-2•vs. Vanderbilt - 0-1

left to right - Coach Webster, Xavier (grandson), Cornelia (wife), Kali (son), Tajae (grandson).

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Rod Reed - ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH / DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / LINEBACKERS

COACHING CAREEREAST TEXAS BAPTISTDefensive Coordinator2000-03 SEABREEZE HSDefensive Coordinator1996-2000BETHUNE-COOKMANLinebackers1992-96 PRARIE VIEW A&MLinebackers1991

Rod Reed began coaching at TSU in 2003 and serves as the defensive coordinator and line-backers coach.

At the conclusion of the season in which Reed returned to the sideline, the Tigers led the OVC in total defense for the fi rst time in school history.

The defense accomplished the same feat in 2008 fi nishing at the top of the OVC in total defense.

A keen recruiter, Reed is responsible for bringing several notable key players into the TSU program.

Reed is noted for recruiting Javarris Wil-liams (2009 seven-round draft pick, Kansas City Chiefs), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (2008 fi rst-round draft pick, Arizona Cardi-nals), Shaun Richardson, Lamar Divens (Bal-timore Ravens, 2008) and Corneilus Lewis.

He has also coached All-America and pro-fessional player, Jamar Landrum (Jacksonville Jaguars).

Reed was a four-year letter winner for the TSU Tigers from 1984 - 1988. He capped off his career by being named Sheridan All-America his senior season.

He set the Tiger record for career tackles from his linebacker slot and in 1987, he set the single

season record for tackles with 197. He helped lead the Tigers to the second round of the 1986 Division I-AA playoffs and was selected as Defensive MVP in 1987 and 1988.

Following completion of his bachelor’s de-gree, Reed entered the coaching profes-sion. He held positions at Prairie View A&M, Bethune-Cookman University (formerly Bet-hune-Cookman College), and Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, Fla.

He has coached a total of fi ve fi rst-team all-conference linebackers and a pair of All-Americans.

A veteran of the collegiate coaching ranks, Reed previously coached at East Texas Bap-tist College in his hometown of Marshall.

He served as defensive coordinator for East Texas Baptist, which launched its football program during the 2000 season.

The 2002 Texas Baptist defense ranked sec-ond in their conference in scoring defense and third in rushing defense.

Reed is the son of Robert Reed, Jr., an All-America offensive guard for the Tigers in 1963 and 1964 who later played profession-ally for the Washington Redskins.

Reed is the university’s Fellowship of Chris-tian Athletes represenatative and in 2009 he participated in the NCAA Football Coaches Academy.

He and his wife, Tamika, are the parents of four children, Terry, Takara, Briah, and Mar-cel.

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Fred Kaiss - OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / WIDE RECEIVERS

COACHING CAREERHAMPTONOffensive Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator2001-06 TENNESSEE STATESpecial Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach1997-2000 SOUTHERNSpecial Teams Coordinator/Running Backs Coach1993-96 MORGAN STATEOffensive Coordinator/Quarterback Coach/Wide Receivers Coach1992-93 SOUTHWESTERN HSHead Coach1990-92

Fred Kaiss rejoined the TSU coaching staff in 2006 as the offensive coordinator for Tigers Football. In 2009, his duties will include serv-ing as the wide receivers’ coach.

In his fi rst stint at TSU, he served as special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach from 1997 to 1999. During the short tenure, the Tigers led the OVC in passing all three seasons. In 1998, the TSU offense was third in the nation in scoring with 39.1 points per game and fourth in total offense with 468 yards per game.

During the fi nal two years of his previous stint at TSU, the Tigers compiled a record of 20-3, winning back to back Ohio Valley Conference Championships in 1998 and 1999, where they fi nished the regular season as the number one team in the NCAA Division 1-AA with a perfect 11-0 regular season record.

Kaiss spent fi ve seasons, 2001 to 2006, at Hampton University where he guided the Pi-rates offense to top 25 rankings in scoring all fi ve seasons. In 2004, Hampton fi nished second in the nation scoring 43.6 points per game. Operating a well balanced offensive scheme, Kaiss also helped the Pirates pro-duce two 1,000-yard rushers for the fi rst time in school history in 2004 and then again in 2005. Kaiss’ kickoff return units led the nation with a better than 30-yard average, with All-American Jerome Mathis who set a I-AA record with fi ve returns for touchdowns. Hampton also fi nished third in the country in punt return average in 2004 after fi nishing atop that category in 2002.

In 1992, Kaiss served as the offensive coor-dinator, quarterback coach and receivers

coach at Morgan State University. In 1993, he served as the running backs coach, recruiting coordinator and special teams coordinator at Southern University. While at Southern, Kaiss and the Jaguars became the Black College National Champions, Heritage Bowl Champi-ons and SWAC Champions in 1993 and 1995.

His coaching career began at Brooklyn High School in Brooklyn Park, Md in 1984, before moving in 1998 to Andover High School in Lin-thicum, Md. In 1990, Kaiss became head coach at Southwestern High School in Baltimore, Md. Prior to his arrival, Southwestern was winless in three years. In his fi rst season, Kaiss led his team to a 5-4 record, followed by a 7-3 performance a year later.

A Baltimore, Md. native, Kaiss received his S.P.C. in trades and industry education from Maryland and a master’s degree in health and physical education from LaSalle University in Mandeville, LA. Kaiss is married to the former Dorthey Hensler and has two children: Alicea and Jonathan.

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Shannon Harris joined the staff in 2003, serving as wide receivers coach in 2006. In 2009, Harris duties shifted becoming the quarterbacks coach heading the develop-ment of all players in the position. As a former TSU quarterback, Harris had an outstanding season for the Tigers in 2001, setting a new Tiger standard for total of-fense in a season with 3,137 offensive yards.

The Wiggins, Miss., native played two sea-sons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College where he was selected to the All-Mississippi South team and played in the Mississippi Ju-nior College All-Star game.

After his playing career at TSU concluded, he remained with the program as a student as-

sistant coach. He also played the 2003 sea-son with the Shreveport Battle Wings of the Arena Football League II.

Shannon received his degree in criminal justice from TSU in 2004. He has one son, Payton Harris.

Tony Pierce - RUNNING BACKS / SPECIAL TEAMS

COACHING CAREERALABAMA STATEDefensive Coordinator2003-08 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIARunning Backs2001-02 WAKE FORESTDefensive Backs1999-2000

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Tony Pierce was named running backs at Tennessee State Univer-sity in 2009.

Pierce will oversee the production of the running backs and special teams. Pierce joins the staff with nearly 20 years of coaching expe-rience. He was defensive coordi-nator at Albama State from 2003-08. In 2006, the Hornets were the named the SWAC’s No. 1 defense.

Pierce also served stints at Uni-versity of Georgia, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Dela-ware State, and Bucknell. From 1992 - 94, Pierce served as the head coach at Oberlin College.

In 1998, he participated in the NFL Minority Coaching Internship with the Arizona Cardinals.

A native of East Orange, N.J., Pierce is a graduate of Gettysburg College where he obtained a bach-elor of science in Physical Educa-tion befor receiving a masters in Coaching anf Sports Adminis-tration from Montclair State. He played collegiately at Gettysburg playing in 41 consecutive games while tying a school record with three interceptions in one game.

Pierce is married to Michelle, and they have three children, Chris-tian, Jordan and Alanna.

Shannon Harris - QUARTERBACKS

COACHING CAREERTENNESSEE STATEQuarterback CoachWide Receivers2003-Present

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AsCOACHING CAREER

WEST VIRGINIADefensive BacksRunning Backs1997-2000 PITTSBURGHDefensive Backs1995-96 DELAWARE STATEDefensive Coordinator1994-95OBERLIN COLLEGEHead CoachDefensive Coordinator1992-94BUCKNELLDefensive Backs1990-92

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Osita Alaribe - DEFENSIVE LINE

COACHING CAREEROuachita BaptistOutside LinebackersDefensive Line2006-08 Dudley HSDefensive Line2004-2005

In 2009, Osita Alaribe (Ala - Ree - Bay) joined TSU football after a three-year term as the defensive line and outside linebackers coach with Ouachita Baptist University.

While at OBU, he coached two players who earned All-Gulf South Team honors. Including the conferences 2008 season sack leader.

Before OBU, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Dudley High School in Greensboro, N.C. help winning the East-ern North Carolina Divison Champion-ship. The title led to an appearance in the North Carolina 3AA State Championship.

Three of his player went on to play Division I

football at Wake Forest, Winston Salem State and Coastal Carolina.

In addition, two others moved on to Division II schools, Elizabeth City State and OBU.

Alaribe played collegiately at North Carolina A&T as a defensive lineman and was a team captain. He helped lead the Aggies to two MEAC Championship titles (1999 and 2003) and one HBCU National Championship (1999).

Alaribe graduated from NCA&T in 2004 with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and Mass Com-munication before receiving a M.S. with a 4.0 GPA in Sports Administration from Hender-son State in 2008.

COACHING CAREERUT MARTINCornerbacks Coach2008 MISSISSIPPI STATEGraduate AssistantWide Receivers Coach/Defensive Backs Coach2005-08 MEADOWCREEK HSSecondary Coach2003-05

Anthony Blevins entered as the defensive backs coach in early 2009 after spending one year at UT Martin as the cornerbacks coach.

His primary duty will consist of coaching the conerback position and coordinating recruit-ing efforts.

During the summer of 2008, he was part of the NFL Minority Summer Coaching Internship with the Chicago Bears.

From 2005-2007, he served as a graduate assistant at Mississippi State. He coached the wide receivers and defensive backs for the Bulldogs while working in all aspects of special teams play.

He served as a the defensive secondary coach and team community liason at Meadowcreek High School in Atlanta, Ga. in 2003 and 2004 seasons.

In 1999, he assisted the defensive back coach at Alabama State teaching techniques and as-sessing player development.

Blevins was a three-year letterwinner at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) playing cornerback for the Blazers.

After the collegiate ranks, Blevins played de-fensive back professionally for the Birming-ham Thunderbolts (XFL) from 2000-2001, Birmingham Steeldogs (AFL2 - 2000) and Mobile Admirals (RFL-1999).

A native of Birmingham, Ala., Blevins gradu-ated in 1998 with a B.S. in Sociology from UAB. He holds a M.S. in Instructional Technol-ogy and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Mississippi State.

Anthony Blevins - CORNERBACKS

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Orlando Mitjans, Jr. - SAFETIES

COACHING CAREEREastern KentuckySecondary Coach2006-08 Towson StateSecondary CoachSecondary Coach2002-05

In 2009, Orlando Mitjans, Jr. re-united with TSU football after serving as defensive coordinator for the Tigers in 2005.

Mitjans has more than 20 years of coaching experience with stints as secondary coach at North-eastern University (1983-1984), Cheyney University (1992-1994), Kent State (1994), C.W. Post Col-lege (1996), Morgan State (1998-1999), Towson (2002-2005), and Eastern Kentucky (2006-2008).

Mitjans has been part of several highly noted professional devel-

opmental coaching internships. He was part of the NFL Minority Internship Program as a second-ary coach working with the Kan-sas City Chiefs (2001), St. Louis Rams (1999-2000), and the New York Jets (1994). In 2006, he was invited to the NCAA Expert Coach-ing Academy.

Mitjans is a member of the Ameri-can Football Coaches Association and the Black Coaches Associa-tion. He holds a B.S. in Leadership from Northeastern University where he played collegiately as a free safety.

OFFENSIVE LINE COACH

COACHING CAREERSouth CarolinaGraduate Assistant2008

OFFENSIVE LINE COACH

Cedric Williams joined the football staff as the offensive line coach in 2009 after serving as a graduate assistant with the University of South Carolina.

His duties include: designing short yardage plays, breaking down opponents’ fi lm, scout-ing, and analyzing opponents’ stunts and blitz schemes.

Williams coached the Gamecocks for three seasons (2006-2008) help guiding them to the Liberty Bowl (2006) and Outback Bowl (2008).

His primary duties consisted of scouting op-ponents’ fronts and blitz packages.

Before working in the football capacity at South Carolina, he served as an activity therapist for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

With department, his duties included mentor-ing students and designing athletic programs.

Williams was a fi rst-team All-SEC performer for the Gamecocks in 2000.

He was a starter on the offensive line from 1999-2002 and helped South Carolina to two Outback Bowl wins (2000 and 2001).

His accolades include Preseason All-Ameri-can and All-SEC honors in 2001.

Williams, a native of Charleston, S.C., gradu-ated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Sports and Entertainment Man-agement in 2003

Cedric Williams - OFFENSIVE LINE

Tennessee StateDefensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach2005Morgan StateSecondary Coach1998-99 C.W. PostSecondary Coach1996 Kent StateSecondary Coach1994 CheyneySecondary Coach1992-94 NortheasternSecondary Coach1983-84

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Curtis Frye, Jr. - TIGHT ENDS

Reno Thompson was named football operations graduate assistant in the fall of 2009.

Thompson was a starter for TSU football play-ing the defensive back positions.

During his playing career with the Tigers, he missed only two games in four years.

Thompson will be responsible for all phases of the football team’s travel, management of the pre-season camp, student volunteers and the day-to-day operations of the program.

He will also serve as the liaison to all university administrative and support areas.

In addition, he will work closely with the football booster groups, TSUAA, the compliance and academic offi ces while serving as the contact person for professional scouts.

In the off season, he will also assist with the organization of recruiting efforts and football camps.

A native of Nashville, Tenn., Thompson fi nished his undergraduate studies with a bachelor of science in sports communication and broad-casting from TSU.

He is currently pursuing a masters in sports administration.

COACHING CAREERSavannah StateRunning Backs2008-09 South Carolina StateTight Ends/Full Backs2006-07 South CarolinaOffensive Line2004-2006

Frye joined the Tennessee State coaching staff in the fall of 2009 as the Tight Ends coach

His main duties will be the development of the tight ends to be cohesive members of the offensive line and competent receiv-ers.

Before joining TSU, Frye served as the run-ning backs coach at Savannah State for one season.

Frye began his coaching career at South Carolina in 2004 serving as the offensive line coach for two seasons.

From 2006-07 he coached the tight ends and fullbacks at South Carolina State.

Frye, a native of Columbia, S.C., graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Accounting in 2002.

He earned his M.A. from South Carolina in 2005.

He was a 4-year starter at South Carolina and played on two Outback Bowl champion-ship teams.

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Kevin Jurenko joined TSU in 2006 as the head equipment manager with the athletic de-partment.

He is responsible for ordering, distributing, fi tting, and main-taining the Tigers equipment throughout the season.

Before coming to TSU, Jurenko served a two year stint as head equipment manager at Sacred Heart University, where he worked with many teams including the Pioneers’ football program.

Jurenko has worked as a graduate assistant equipment manager with Marshall University from 2000-2001 and at the University of Virginia in 2003-2004.

He is a 1999 graduate of Marshall University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary educa-tion.

Jurenko also worked as a student manager with the foot-ball program when the Thundering Herd won a FCS National Championship and four Mid-American Conference Champi-onships.

Additionally, Jurenko is a certifi ed member of the Athletic Equipment Managers’ Association and a member of the American Football Coaches Association.

Jurenko is married to the former Elizabeth Landrum of Palm Harbor, Fla.

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Chuck Losey joined the TSU ath-letic staff in 2004 as Director of Speed, Strength and Conditioning.

He is responsible for the de-sign and implementation of all strength and conditioning pro-grams for all varsity sports. Los-ey heads and directs the weight

excercises for over 300 student-athletes.

Prior to TSU, Coach Losey was the Head Strength and Con-ditioning Coach at Cumberland University while also serving as the Defensive Line Coach for the Bulldogs.

Before his professional career, Losey has served as an in-tern for the Vanderbilt’s Strength Department. In addition, her served in the same capacity with the Tennessee Titans Strength Department under Coach Steve Watterson.

Losey is a Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Associa-tion.

Losey played football for Vanderbilt from 1998 to 2001 and started 22 straight games in his fi nal two seasons.

He was voted Vanderbilt’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior. During his junior year, he led Vanderbilt in sacks, tackles for losses and forced fumbles.

In 2001, he was among the SEC leaders in forced fumbles that same year.

Losey graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Human and Organizational Development. He is married to Lauren Price.

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Monroe Abram serves as the head athletic trainer at Ten-nessee State, joining the ath-letic program in 1999.

He is responsible for the over-all care and treatment of the program’s student-athletes.

Abram came to TSU from More-house College in Atlanta, Ga. where he was the head ath-letic trainer.

He served in the same capacity at Savannah State from 1995 to 1997. He also worked in sports medicine clinics prior to joining the collegiate athletic ranks.

He gained additional experience as a member of the 1996 Olympics Athletic Training staff when he served as an intern at the U.S.A. Olympic Training Site in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Abram is the chairman of the Ethnic Diversity Committee of the Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association. He also is an examiner for the National Athletic Trainers Examina-tion.

In 2005, he was honored as Tennessee Collegiate Trainer of the Year. In 2007, he was named to serve on the Ten-nessee Board of Athletic Trainers.

A native of Macon, Ga., he graduated from the University of Georgia in 1986 with a degree in health and physical edu-cation. He received his master’s degree two years later at Springfi eld (Mass.) College in sports medicine.

Monroe and his wife, Kim, are the parents of four children, Maya, Arianna, Jamison, and Ella.

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Patrice Elder rejoined the Athletic Training Staff at Tennessee State University in August 2007.

Elder’s primary responsibilities in-clude providing treatment for foot-ball, track, and other sports as as-signed. In addition to her duties as an athletic trainer, Elder is also a professor for the HPSS department.

Elder returns to TSU from Morgan State where she worked as the Lead Assistant Athletic Trainer and the Senior Sports Medicine Administrator for Women’s Sports for two years. While there, Elder supervised the medical coverage for football, women’s bas-ketball, and softball. She was responsible for the daily functioning, management, and organization of two athletic training rooms in addition to coordinating team practices and games. Elder also taught Health and Athletic Training courses at Morgan for two years.

Prior to her stretch at Morgan State, Elder worked as an assis-tant athletic trainer for Tennessee State University.

Following her tenure as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for Tennessee State University (1999 to 2000), Elder worked as a certifi ed athletic trainer at Brewster High School and Northern Westchester Physical and Occupational Therapy PLLC in Mount Kisco, New York.

Elder, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, serves as the assistant faculty leader for Fellowship of Chris-tian Athletes (FCA) and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In addition, Elder is a National Athletic Trainer Board of Certifi cation Home Study Reviewer.

Elder received a B.S. in Physical Education from Kent State Uni-versity in 1999 and completed her M.A. Ed. in Sports Management at Tennessee State in 2004.


Support Staff

L-R: Sydney McGee, Patrice Elder, Dustin Hall, Monroe Abram, Darren Hunt, Eboni Bush, Penny Hambrick

Strength and Conditioning Staff

Christina JefferiesIra Thompson Justin Pearson

Kevin Mashack - Graduate Assistant - Football Video CoordinatorMashack joined the TSU football staff in 2003 as the video coordinator. He is pri-marily responsible for fi lming practices and games for the coaching staff. He is also in charge of video analysis of opponents and self-scout of TSU. Mashack also keeps an extensive library of high school football games for recruiting purposes. In addition, he serves as a liason to professional scouts when game footage of prospects are needed. He is gradute of TSU in Arts and Sciences and is cuurently pursuing a masters in Sports Administration.

Sports Medicine

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2008: Played in fi ve games...

2007: Played in 10 games...Tallied 12 tackles (8 solos, 4 assists)...

2006: Played in 10 games...Posted six tackles (5 solos, 1 assist)...Posted fi rst career tackle against Eastern Illinois (11/02/06)...Registered one pass break-up...

HIGH SCHOOL: Served dual roles as a quarterback and defensive back at Hunters Lane High School...Tallied one interception on defense... As a quarterback threw for 598 yards and fi ve TD’s... Also rushed for three touchdowns...

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4444James AndrewsLinebacker6-2, 185, SeniorNashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)Major: MarketingPersonal: son of James and Helen Andrews...born 02/24/87

2008: Started 1-of-7 games played...Registered eight tackles (3 solo, 5 assists)...

2007: Started 3-of-11 games played...Registered 79 tackles (47 solo, 32 assists)...Recorded 2.5 tackles for loss (8 yards)...Totaled three pass defl ections, one forced fubmle and two fumble recoveries...

2006: Transfered from Univesity of Florida...Played in 10 games...Tallied 47 tackles (34 solos, 13 assists)...Posted fi rst career tackle against Alabama A&M (09/02/06)...Registered 5.5 tackles for losses (9 yards)...Recorded one pass defl ection with one forced fumble and one fumble recovery...

2005 at University of Florida: Did not see any game action at UF, member of scout team...

HIGH SCHOOL (Pacelli Catholic): Two year letter winner, starter, and captain of high school team…Totaled 153 tackles, 14 sacks, and one interception as a senior…As a junior led the state of Georgia with 29 sacks, four shy of the state record…Recorded 129 tackles, four forced fumbles, six fumbles recoveries and one interception…Rated as the 35th best linebacker in the country by Scout.com…Rivals.com ranked Baker as the 30th best linebacker prospect in the country…Named to All-State, All-bi city, and All-Region Teams…Named to Tom Lemmings All-American team…Ranked second all-time in the state of Georgia for sacks in a single season…Two-year defensive back of the year…Also started for his high school basketball team, lettering for four years and captain for two….

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2727Kalvin BakerLinebacker6-1, 225, SeniorColumbus, Ga. (University of Florida)Major: Human Performance and Sports SciencePersonal: son of Buffi e Williams...born 7/9/87

2008: Started 10-of-10 games played...Registered one tackle...Named to the Ohio Valley Conference Second Team...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...

2005-2007 at Florida State: Redshirted fi rst season...In 2005, Appeared played reserve center behind senior All-ACC selection David Castillo...came on in relief during the crucial fourth quarter of the ACC Championship victory over Virginia Tech after Castillo went down with a sprained ankle...helped the FSU offense preserve the lead that brought the team its 12th ACC Championship...In 2006, played in 10 games as the back-up to starting...saw action in seven of the team’s last eight games...was on the fi eld in all six games in which Florida State rushed for over 100 yards...the Seminoles averaged almost 107 rushing yards in the 10 games in which Atkins played...saw playing time in all four games the offense generated 400-plus yards in total offense.

HIGH SCHOOL (Booker HS): The No. 11 offensive guard and earned a four-star ranking by Rivals.com...Earned 3A all-state fi rst team honors and was a member of the Florida squad in the CaliFlorida Bowl as a senior...Named to the Best of the South team by the Tampa Tribune...Earned all-state honorable mention, all-area and all-district honors as he graded out at 93 percent as a junior...Was also a member of the track and fi eld team at Booker and threw the shot put and discus, earning all-county honors...

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2008: Transfered from Los Angeles Pierce CC...Started 1-of-8 games played...Registered 10 tackles (6 solo, 4 assists)...Posted three sacks (26 yards in yardage loss)...Recorded fi rst career tackle and sack against Alabama A&M (08/30/08)...Recovered one fumble for 50-yard touchdown for fi rst career score at Alabama A&M (08/30/08)...

2007 at Los Angeles Pierce CC: Transfered from Highland CC...Played in nine games...Registered 98 tackles (61 solo, 37 assists)...Posted seven sacks with 19 tackles for a loss (37 yards)...Managed one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries...Named to the Western State Conference First Team...

2006 at Highland CC: Played in nine games...Registered 71 tackles (46 solo, 25 assists)...Posted three sacks with 9.5 tackles for a loss (37 yards)...Managed one forced fumble...Named to the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Second Team...

HIGH SCHOOL (Hickman HS): Named all-state as tight end... Caught 21 receptions for 549 yards and nine touchdowns...Named all conference in basketball...Received honorable mention as a linebacker...

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1717Rodney FritzLinebacker6-1, 245, SeniorKansas City, Mo. (Los Angeles Pierce CC)Major: SociologyPersonal: son of Jennifer and Rodney Fritz ...born 05/08/87

2008: Played in six games...Registered fi ve tackles (2 solo, 3 assists)...Posted one sack (7 yard loss) and assisted on a tackle for loss...

2006: Played in 10 games... Registered 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 assist)...

2005: Played in nine games...Registered 21 tackles (9 solo, 12 assists)...Posted 1.5 tackles for loss (2 yards)...Recorded one interception, one pass break-up and two pass defl ections...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to all-city and all-state in football and basketball..Received Blue Chip Award as four-year starter...

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5252Miguel HallDefensive Line6-3, 240, SeniorDetroit, Mich.(Detroit Central HS)Major: Communication and Culture StudiesPersonal: son of Shanise Hall...born 3/05/86...

2008: Started 4-of-12 games played...Registered 21 tackles (15 solo, 6 assists)...Posted fi rst career interception, returning it for a 39-yard touchdown against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 9/13/08)...Recorded two pass break-ups...Selected to the OVC Comissioner’s Honor Roll...Received TSU Football’s Ed “Too Tall” Jones Most Improved Player Award...

2007: Transfered from Laney CC...Played in one game...

2005-06 at Laney CC: Registered two fumble recoveries for touchdowns...posted one interception...

HIGH SCHOOL (EL Cerrito): Posted 96 tackles (64 solo) and three interceptions returning one for a touchdown as a senior... Registered three kick returns for touchdowns...

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2626Ty’Ron JohnsonDefensive Back5-9, 180, SeniorRichmond, Calif.(Laney CC)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Chlora McPherison...born 07/08/86

2008: Started 8-of-12 games played...Registered 34 tackles (20 solo, 14 assists)...Posted two tackles for losses (3 yards)...Tallied three interceptions for 29 yards in return...Posted fi rst career interception at UT Martin (10/04/2008)... Recorded two pass break-ups and fi ve pass defl ections...Recovered one fumble...

2007: Started 5-of-8 games played...Registered 21 tackles (16 solo, 5 assists)...Tallied one pass break-up and one pass defl ection...

2006: Played in nine games...Registered 26 tackles (12 solo, 14 assists)...Recorded fi rst career tackle versus Alabama A&M (09/02/06)...Tallied three pass break-ups and three pass defl ections...Posted one fumble recovery for two yards...

HIGH SCHOOL: In 2005, named to the North Carolina High School All-Star West Team as a linebacker...Selected as an All-State kick returner/punt returner and an All-Conference wide receiver...a member of R.J. Reynolds High School championship track team...

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66Anthony LevineDefensive Back6-1, 195, SeniorWinston-Salem, N.C. (R.J. Reynolds HS)Major: PsychologyPersonal: son of Lawrence Brannon...born 3/27/87...


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2008: Played in fi ve games...

2007: Played in three games...Reserve role in an offensive line that led the Ohio Valley Conference in rushing yards

2006: Played in three games...

HIGH SCHOOL: Managed career game posting three sacks and six solo tackles...Registered fi ve pancakes in one game as a senior averaging two pancakes per game...

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6262Stuart McCleanOffensive Line6-3, 300, SeniorDallas, Texas(Newman Smith HS)Major: PsychologyPersonal: son of Candace Beck and Stuart McClean...born 01/13/88

2008: Transfered from Ball State...Started 8-of-12 games played...Registered 24 tackles (13 solo, 11 assists)...Managed 2.5 tackles for losses (9 yards)...Recorded one sack (4-yard loss)...Posted one quarterback hurry...Tallied one forced fumble and two recovered fumbles...Moved to offensive line in the spring...

2005-2007 at Ball State: Fr. - Played in four games as a defensive lineman...Posted two tackles...moved to offensive guard in the spring of 2006...So. - Played in three games as an offensive lineman to earn second letter, moved to nose tackle in the spring...Jr. - Played in one game...

HIGH SCHOOL (Jonesboro HS): Earned two letters in football...Managed 56 tackles, fi ve sacks and 12 tackles for loss as a senior...earned All-Area honors as a senior...Selected to All-Sate and All-Region (2005)...Named team’s best defensive lineman...Served as team captain...

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7272Roger MorrisOffensive Line6-5, 355, SeniorJonesboro, Ga.(Ball State)Major: Interdisciplinary StudiesPersonal: son of Wendy Morris...born 12/22/86

2008: Played in 9 games...Played special teams tallying .5 tackles...

2007: Played in four games...Registered 12 tackles (5 solo, 7 assists)...

2006: Played in four games...Totaled 19 carries for 74 yards (3.9 yards per carry)...Registered longest run (20 yards) against Samford (10/28/06)...Scored two touchdowns (12 points)...Recorded fi rst career rushing touchdown against Samford (10/28/06)...Posted an average of 18.5 all-purpose yards per game...

HIGH SCHOOL: Was one of EA Sports 2005 Elite 11 Quarterbacks to Watch List posted on Rivals.com...Played quarterback in high school throwing 59 completions on 142 attempts for 1, 162 total yards...Posted 116.2 passing yards per game for a .415 completion percentage...Tossed 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions to fi nish senior season with a quarterback rating of 75.

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77Julian SampleWide Receiver6-0, 215, SeniorLas Vegas, Nev. (Western HS)Major: Graphic DesignPersonal: son of Miesha Wilson and Benjamin Sample...born 10/12/88

2008: Redshirted...

2007: Transfered from University of Alabama-Birmingham...Started 2-of-10 games played...Posted 11 receptions for 108 yards (9.8 yards per catch, 10.8 yards per game)...Recorded fi rst career reception against Alabama A&M (09/01/07)...Recorded fi rst career touchdown reception at Tennessee Tech (10/11/07)...registered three kick-off returns...Managed 142 all-purpose yards (14.2 yards per game)... Registered one tackle...

2006 at University of Alabama-Birmingham: Redshirted...

HIGH SCHOOL (Prattville HS): Named to all-county and all-state teams...

08: Redshirted...

Kwame PatrickWide Receiver5-11, 180, SeniorPrattville, Ala.(University of Alabama-Birmingham)Major: Mass CommunicationsPersonal: son of Robert and Janice Patrick... born 03/11/87


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2008: Started 5-of-12 games played...Registered 12 tackles (4 solo, 8 assists)...Posted one sack (7-yard loss)...Registered fi rst career sack against eastern Kentucky (09/20/08)...Managed fi rst career tackle against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/13/08)...Tallied two quarterback hurries...

2007 at University of Missouri: Redshirted after transfering from College of the Sequoias...

HIGH SCHOOL (Hazelwood East HS): No. 1 defensive line prospect out of the St. Louis area, ranked No. 16 overall prospect in the state of Missouri by Rivals.com...Combined for 181 tackles and nine quarterback sacks junior and senior season...Named First Team All-State, All-Metro and All-Conference as a defensive lineman (2004)...All-Conference performer on the offensive line..2003 earned All-Conference honors defensively and honorable mention All-Conference honors on offense...

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9999Jason TownsonDefensive Line6-4, 285, SeniorSt. Louis, Mo. (University of Missouri)Major: Inter Diciplinary StudiesPersonal: son of Victor and Denise Townson...born 12/30/86

2008: Started 9-of-11 games played...Registered 31 tackles (18 solo,13 assists)...Posted eight tackles for losses (36 yards)...Second on the team with fi ve sacks (28-yard loss)...Tallied one forced fumble...Managed one block punt recovering and returning 38 yards...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...

2007: Started 7-of-11 games played...Registered 49 tackles (27 solo,22 assists)...Posted 13 tackles for losses (72 yards)...Second on the team with fi ve sacks (37 yards loss)...Tallied fi rst career sack at Austin Peay State (09/15/07)...Recorded one pass break-up and one pass defl ections...Recovered one fumble, forced one fumble...Posted two quarterback hurries...

2006: Transfered from Western Michigan...Played in fi ve games...Registered six tackles (5 solo, 1 assists)...Posted fi rst career tackle against Vanderbilt (09/23/06)...

2005 at Western Michigan: Redshirted...member of the defensive scout team...

HIGH SCHOOL (Wylie E. Groves HS): All-area honorable mention

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5353Kellen WoodardDefensive End6-3, 255, SeniorBeverly Hills, Mich. (Western Michigan)Major: Criminal Justice Graduate StudiesPersonal: born 1/03/97

2008: Three year starter...Started 10-of-12 games...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...

2007: Played in nine games...Posted one tackle...Helped anchor a line that led the OVC in rushing...

2006: Played in six games...

High School: Selected as South Carolina Lineman of the Year...First team All-Region...First team All-State and played in the Shrine Bowl...Finished third in shot put at the South Carolina State Championships...

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6868Duvall YoungOffensive Line6-0, 300, SeniorClemson, S.C. (D.W. Daniels HS)Major: EducationPersonal: son of Tamara Young and Victor Rogers...born 10/15/87

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2007: Played in eight games played...Registered 12 tackles (5 solo, 7 assists)...

2006: Played in eight games...Tallied 12 tackles (9solos, 3 assists)...Recorded fi rst career tackle against Murray State (09/09/06)...Posted one pass defl ection with one pass break-up...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-State Honorable Mention...Selected to the All-Region 4-5A and All-Area Rutherford County teams...Member of two District Championships...Helped basketball team to a Regional Championship...National Honors Society member...

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3636Brandon BatherDefensive Back5-11, 185, JuniorLaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)Major: Interdisciplinary StudiesPersonal: son of Garfi eld Bather and Andrea Jarmon...born 3/30/88

2008: Played in 10 games...Totaled 35 carries for 172 yards (4.9 yards per carry)...Registered longest run (46 yards) against Eastern Illinois (11/08/08)...Scored two touchdowns (12 points) making fi rst-career score against Austin Peay State (10/18/08)...Averaged 17.2 all-purpose yards per game...Played special teams recording seven tackles (6 solo, 1 assist)...Recorded fi rst career tackle against Tennessee Tech (11/08/08)Received the TSU Football Sidney Crutchfi eld Special Teams Player of the Year Award...

2006-2007 at Arkansas State: Redshirted in 2006...Played in 10 games...Totaled 54 carries for298 yards and one touchdown (5.5 yards per carry)...Caught 20 receptions for 192 yards and one touchdown (9.6 yards per catch)...Registered one kickoff return for 15 yards...Recorded 505 all-purpose yards (50.5 yards)...Averaged 29.8 yards of offense per game

HIGH SCHOOL (Antioch HS): Rivals three-star recruit that ranked No. 11 among all players in the 2006 class in the state of Tennesee and 18th in the nation among all running backs...Originally signed with Oklahoma State before being released from his NLI and signing with Arkansas State...Recorded 1,350 rushing yards (7.8 ypr) and 12 touchdowns on 172 carries as a senior...Recorded three interceptions as a senior...2005 postseason honors included First Team All-Metro by the Tennessean as well as First Team All-Region...First Team All-District selection as both a junior and senior...Rushed 190 times for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns, while posting 56 tackles, four interceptions and 11 pass break-ups on the defensive side of the ball in 2004 as a junior...

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3838Preston BrownRunning Back5-10, 200, R-JuniorAntioch, Tenn. (Arkansas State)Major: Arts and SciencesPersonal: son of Mike and Audrey Woodard... born 06/05/87

2008: Started 9-of-12 games played...Registered 36 tackles (18 solo, 18 assists)...Recorded fi rst career tackle against at Alabama A&M (08/30/08)...Managed six quarterback sacks (27 yards)...Recorded fi rst career sack against Southern (09/06/08)...Registered fi ve quarterback hurries, one pass break-up and one pass defl ection...Named to OVC All-Newcomer Team...

2007 at West Virginia: Redshirted in 2006...Registered one pass break-up and one quarterback hurry...

HIGH SCHOOL (Middleton HS): Standout linebacker recorded 70 tackles and 12 sacks, helping Middleton to the state playoffs…St. Petersburg Times All-Hillsborough County second team defensive end…Tampa Tribune All-Hillsborough County honorable mention…First Team All-Conference…

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Marcus BroxieDefensive Line6-4, 245, JuniorTampa, Fla. (West Virginia)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Valencia and Frank Broxie...born 06/08/88

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2008: Started all 12 games...Captured TSU record with longest punt in a game with a 62 yard punt (2) (UT Martin (10/04/08) and Eastern Illinois (11/08/08)...Punted 42 times for 1, 492 (35.5 per punt) landing 11 inside 20-yard line...Longest punt was 62 yards...Posted three punts over 50 yards with three touchbacks and seven fair catches...Recorded fi rst punt blocked against Florida A&M (Atlanta Classic - 09/27/08)...

2007: Started all 11 games...Punted 53 times for 1, 960 (37.0 per punt) landing nine inside 20-yard line...Longest punt was 59 yards...Posted fi ve punts over 50 yards with fi ve touchbacks and 12 fair catches...Rushed twice for negative 37 yards...Recorded fi rst punt against Alabama A&M (09/01/2007)...

HIGH SCHOOL: Served dual roles senior season at quarterback and punter…Punted 43 times for 1, 745 (40.58 per punt) landing three inside 20-yard line...Longest punt was 78 yards...Passed for 64 completions on 120 attempts for 1, 279 total yards...Posted 106.6 passing yards per game for a .533 completion percentage...Tossed 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions to fi nish senior season with a quarterback rating of 97...Posted 93 carries for 121 yards (1.3 yards per carry, 10.1 yards per game),..Rushed for three touchdowns (18 points)...managed one tackle and one fumble recovery...

Taylor CisnerosPunter5-10, 196, JuniorMt. Juliet, Tenn. (Mt. Juliet HS)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: Vallerie and Ronnie Marsh...born 10/28/88

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2008: Transfered from Ohio State...Named OVC 2009 Preseason Team...Started all 12 games...Registered 61 tackles (42 solo, 19 assists)...Second on team in tackles...Recorded fi rst career tackle against at Alabama A&M (08/30/08)...Managed three tackles for a loss (13 yards)...Managed three interceptions for 81 yards...Recorded fi rst interception and core against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/13/08)...Registered two pass break-ups and fi ve pass defl ections...Averaged 6.8 all-purpose yards per game...Named OVC Defensive Player of the Week (10/05/08)...Named to OVC Second and All-Newcomer Team...Received TSU Football Joe W. Gilliam Defensive Player of the Year Award...Named to Consensus Draft Service FCS All-American Team honorable mention...

2007 at Ohio State: Played in four games...

HIGH SCHOOL: Parade All-American...Ohio’s 2006 Division I Defensive Player of the Year... Rated as the No. 3 recruit overall in Ohio and No. 25 in the nation...Rated as the No. 3 overall prospect in the Midwest...Recorded two interceptions in the 2007 Army All-American Bowl...Collected 130 tackles and had four interceptions his senior season when he helped lead school to a 15-0 record and the state championship...Totaled 147 tackles and six interceptions as a junior while earning second team All-Ohio honors...also a standout basketball player in high school...

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Eugene CliffordDefensive Back6-2, 195, JuniorCincinnati, Ohio (Ohio State)Major: Communications Personal: son of Veronica Staley...born 01/29/88

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Cisneros captured the TSU record for longest punt in a game with a 62-yard punt at UT Martin (10/04/08) and tied it later during the season against Eastern Illinois (11/08/08)...

Named to the 2009 OVC Preseason Team, Clifford fi nished second in on the team in tackles. He was also named to the 2008 OVC Second and All-Newcomer Team...

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2008: Transfered from Mississippi Delta CC...Started 2-of-12 games played...Registered six tackles...(1 solo, 5 assists)...Recorded fi rst career tackle against UT Martin (10/04/08)...Totaled two tackles for losses (9 yards)...Recorded one sack and one quarterback hurry...Recorded fi rst career sack against Eastern Illinois (11/08/08)...

2006-2007 at Mississippi Delta CC: Played in all games in junior college...

HIGH SCHOOL(Kingsbury HS): Named Best of the Best of Preps, junior and senior season...Selected to Tennessee vs. Kentucky All-Star Game...Finished junior season with 90 tackles and 10 sacks...Completed senior year with 75 tackles and 12 sacks...

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9393Malcolm CrawfordDefensive Line6-1, 310, JuniorMemphis, Tenn. (Mississippi Delta CC)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Ruby Wyatt...born 5/24/88

2008: Played in two games...Posted one tackle...

HIGH SCHOOL: Started entire senior season...

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Chris CollinsWide Receiver6-0, 190, JuniorMemphis, Tenn.(Collierville HS)Major: Exercise SciencePersonal: son of Vivian Collins...born 01/01/88

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2008: Transfered from Iowa Central CC...Started 1-of-5 games played...Registered 11 tackels (10 solo, 1 assist)...Recorded fi rst career tackle against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/13/08)...

2007 at Iowa Central CC: Played in 10 games...Posted three interceptions for 19 yards returning one for a touchdown...Recovered one fumble...Selected to Academic All-Region Team...Received Midwest Football Conference Second Team and honorable mention...

HIGH SCHOOL (Hammond HS): All-Conference defensive back...Stand-out in track and fi eld, All-Region 100-meter and 200-meter dash...

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Jamal ColemanDefensive Back6-0, 185, JuniorHammond, Ind. (Iowa Central CC)Major: Business Information SystemsPersonal: son of Kim Greene born....02/03/88...

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2007: Played in eight games...Helped anchor a line that led the OVC in rushing...

HIGH SCHOOL: Three year starter at tackle...Earned Second Team All-State and all-Area honors...Received the inaugural U.S. Marines Athlete Award...Set a record with eight pancakes and six tackles in one game...First All-Area and second at state in weightlifting...A member of the Honor Roll... Graded out the season at 91 percent...

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Alex DavisOffensive Line6-2, 346, JuniorSarsota, Fla. (Riverview HS)Major: HistoryPersonal: son of Erma Twitty and Arthur Davis...born 10/12/87

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2008: Transfered from Missouri...Started 1-of-5 games played...Completed 26-of-35 passes with one interception for 236 yards (47.2 yards per game passing) , throwing three touchdowns...Completed 74.3 percent of passes for a 153.5 effi ciency rating...Posted 18 carries for 44 yards (2.4 yards per carry, 8.8 yards per game)...Rushed for one touchdown...Recorded fi rst start, scored fi rst career rushing and passing touchdown against Tennessee Tech (TSU Homecoming - 11/01/08)...Totaled 44 all-purpose yardage (8.8 per game) and total 56 yards of offense per game...Registered one tackle...

2006-2007 at Missouri: Redshirted in his fi rst season...Did not see playing time the following year, spent the entire season as the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart...

HIGH SCHOOL (Middleton HS): Four-year starter at QB who was rated as the No. 24 dual-threat QB in the nation, according to Rivals...Compiled 1,600 yards and 16 TDs passing, and he added 512 yards and 8 TDs on the ground...Transferred to Middleton High School for his senior year, and he led the Tigers to a 7-4 record in 2005 and to the 4A quarterfi nals...Played his fi rst three years of ball at Tampa Bay Tech, he threw for 1,928 yards and 18 TDs, and ran for 382 yards and 3 TDs...Missed fi ve games due to a foot injury as a junior, but still amassed 1,010 yards passing and six touchdowns, and ran for 212 yards and two Touchdowns ...Started his fi rst game late in the year as a freshman at Tampa Bay Tech and had 492 yards passing (3 TDs) and 120 yards rushing (1 TD)...Also competed in track at Middleton ...

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Dominic GroomsQuarterback6-2, 205, JuniorTampa, Fla. (University of Missouri)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Vicki Grooms...born 07/06/88

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2008: Started 11-of-12 games played...Registered 38 tackles (33 solo,5 assists)...Posted two tackles for losses (2 yards)...Tallied one interception for 18 yards in return...Recorded two pass break-ups and three pass defl ections...Recovered one fumble for four yards...

2007: Transfered from Vanderbilt...Started six-of-nine games played...Registered 33 tackles (25 solo, 8 assists)...Recorded fi rst career tackle against Alabama A&M (09/01/07)...Posted one tackle for a loss (1 yard)...Recorded two interceptions...Recorded fi rst career interception against Alabama A&M (09/01/07)...Scored fi rst career touchdown against Eastern Illinois (10/27/07) returning for a 78-yard score...Tallied two pass break-ups and four pass defl ections...Averaged 8.7 all-purpose yards...

2006 at Vanderbilt: Redshirted as a freshman...Participated as a defensive back, earning Defensive Scout of the Week honors after South Carolina game.

HIGH SCHOOL (Booker T. Washington HS): Began varsity career as secondary starter in ninth grade...Multi-year captain captain...Starting tailback and punt/kickoff return specialist as junior and senior...In 2005, rushed for 989 yards and 18 TDs for Golden Eagles on just 97 carries...As cornerback, posted 70 tackles, three INTs and three fumble recoveries...Two-time All-Area pick and named All-Metro by Montgomery Advertiser...Standout outfi elder in baseball and one of state’s top sprinters-jumpers in track & fi eld, with personal bests of 10.8 (100) and 42’11” (triple jump) as junior...An honors student and vice president of senior class...

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2121Marquez HallDefensive Back6-1, 195, JuniorShorter, Ala. (Vanderbilt)Major: Human Performance Sports SciencePersonal: son of Phyllis Hall and Warren Woods... born...3/18/88

In his fi rst season, Grooms started one of fi ve games played for the Tigers throwing three touchdown passes in 2008.

After transfering from Vanderbilt, Hall has made an impact with recording three interceptions in two seasons as a Tiger.

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2008: Started 1-of-12 games played...Posted 23 tackles (17 solo, 6 assists)...Recorded fi rst career tackle against Southern (09/22/07)...Posted three pass break-ups and three pass defl ections with one fumble recovery...

2007: Transfered from Army...Started 2-of-8 games played...Posted 23 tackles (13 solo, 10 assists)...Recorded fi rst career tackle against Southern (09/22/07)...Posted two pass break-ups and two pass defl ections with one forced fumble...

2006 at Army: Did not see game action...

HIGH SCHOOL (Cedar Grove HS): In four games played (2003) totaled 13 tackles (10 solo, 3 assists)...named to all-City and all-Metro teams...

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33Ozzie HarrellDefensive Back6-0, 200, JuniorLithonia, Ga. (Army)Major: Human Performance SciencesPersonal: son of Debra and Ozzie Harrell...born 03/18/88

2008: Played in eight games...Registered one reception for 15 yards...Caught fi rst career reception against UT Martin (10/04/08)...Two-sport athele at TSU , named OVC Newcomer of the Week in basketball...Moved to defensive line in the spring...

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport athlete, played basketball and football...Named to All-City and All-Region teams...Helped lead high school to District Championship in basketball...

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6565Gershom JordanDefensive Line6-5, 320, JuniorNashville, Tenn. (Whites Creek HS)Major: Health Education Personal: son of Patricia Kluttz... born 01/23/88

2008: Played in eight games...Played H-back in the Tigers jumbo package in the red-zone offense...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...Received TSU Football’s Fred Lee Spirit Award and Academic Award...

2007: Played in three games...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...

HIGH SCHOOL: Senior year (2006), helped Pearl-Cohn HS to a 9-3 record...

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6969Charles SparkmanOffensive Line5-10, 320, JuniorNashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn HS)Major: Mass CommunicationsPersonal: son of Mildred and Charles Sparkman... born 11/24/87

2008: Played in 10 games...

2007: Played in four games as a tight end...Served in a reserve role on the offensive line that led the OVC in rushing...

HIGH SCHOOL: Senior year (2006), named Best Offensive Lineman of the Year...Selected to Birmingham News Best of the Rest 2006....

7878Justin RidgewayOffensive Line6-5, 275, JuniorPleasant Grove, Ala. (Minor HS)Major: Electrical EngineeringPersonal: son of Brenda and O’Neil Ridgeway ... born 07/01/89

2008: Started 4-of-11 games played...Totaled 29 tackles including one for a loss (20 solo, 9 assists)...Registered two interceptions... Recorded fi rst career interception against UT Martin (10/04/08)...

2007: Started 4-of-7 games played...Totaled 18 tackles (9 solo, 9 assists)...Recorded one sack...Registered on pass break-up. and one forced fumble..Recorded fi rst career tackle against Jackson State (09/08/07)...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-State junior and senior year...2005 and 2006, amassed 145 tackles and 13 for losses...Posted 11 sacks and three interceptions returning one 81 yards for a touchdown...10 pass-break-ups and two fumble recoveries, scoring one...Scored three touchdowns (18 points)...Managed 25 receptions for 360 yards...Senior year, averaged 16.1 yards per catch and 26.9 yards per game...registered 408 all-purpose yards (38.4 per game)...

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9898Sidney TarverLinebacker6-5, 230, JuniorChattanooga, Tenn. (Baylor HS)Major: BusinessPersonal: son of Alvin and Donna Tarver...born 06/02/89


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2008: Started 11-of-12 games played...Led team with 67 tackles (40 solo, 27 assists)...Recorded fi rst career tackle at Alabama A&M (08/30/08)...Registered one sack with 4.5 tackles for losses (7 yards)...Recorded fi rst career sack at Jacksonville State (11/15/2008)...Managed four pass-break-ups and four pass defl ections with two forced fumble...Named to OVC Newcomer Team...Consensus Draft Services...FCS All-American Second Team... CDS 2009 All HBCU Squad First Team...

HIGH SCHOOL: Three time All-State...Finished senior season with 167 tackles...Runner-up, Tennessee Mr. Football...Voted team MVP...Named to All-Region squad...

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4747Rico CouncilLinebacker6-0, 254, SophomoreChattanooga, Tenn. (Howard HS)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Leia Frieson and Michael Calloway... born 12/06/88

2008: Redshirted...

2007: Started 3-of-11 games played...Totaled 128 carries for 506 yards (4.0 yards per carry)...Registered longest run (30 yards) against UT Martin (11/17/07)...Scored six touchdowns (42 points)...Averaged 51.2 all-purpose yards per game (563 total yards)...Recorded one kick-off return for 10 yards...Averaged 46 offensive yards per game...Managed eight receptions for 57 yards (7.1 yards per catch)...Posted fi rst career touchdown reception against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/08/07)...

2006: Played in seven games...Totaled 24 carries for 86 yards (3.6 yards per carry)...Registered longest run (16 yards) against Eastern Illinois (11/04/06)...Scored two touchdowns (12 points) making fi rst-career score against Tennessee Tech (10/14/06)...Averaged 13.7 all-purpose yards per game (96 yards)...Recorded one kick-off return for 10 yards, averaging 12.3 offensive yards per game...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named fi rst team All-District running back, Back of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and Special Teams player of the Year...Rushed for 1,320 yards on 127 carries, an average of 11.5 yards-per-carry with 18 touchdowns...Recorded season best with fi ve touchdowns in a game...Rushed for a game season-high 275 yards....Who’s Who among student athletes in America....

08: Redshirted...

2525Terrence WrightRunning Back5-8 183, JuniorHouston, Texas (Westside HS)Major: Communications and TheatrePersonal: son of Kironda Burgess and Randy Wright...born 06/22/88

2008: Sat out season...

2007: Played in two games...

HIGH SCHOOL: Golden Key Honor Society member, graduating with a 3.8 GPA...Received Top Male Academic Athlete Award...Helped lead football team to a Regional Championship...

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4646Pierre WashingtonRunning Back6-0, 215, JuniorRipley, Tenn. (Ripley HS)Major: AccountingPersonal: son of Celestine Jones... born 12/17/87

2008: Redshirted...

2007: Played in two games...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named fi rst team All-Region and All-State...Team Captain...

08: Redshirted...

6060Sherman CarterOffensive Line6-3, 300, SophomoreNashville, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Lydia Carter... born 09/13/88

Council led the Tigers in tackles and was named to the OVC Newcomer Team. In 2009, Council was named to the CDS Preseason FCS All-American Second Team.


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HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-Region honorable mention junior and senior year...Named All-District in basketball senior season...Holds school record in the 200-meter dash...

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3131Brandon HardinDefensive Back5-10, 185, SophomoreNashville, Tenn. (Ezell-Harding Academy)Major: BiologyPersonal: son of Angela and Kevin Hardin... born 09/22/89

2008: Played in all 12 games...Returns as most experienced tight end on depth chart...

HIGH SCHOOL: Played on the offensive line...Named to all-State, all-Midstate, all-Region and all-Area Teams...Selected Region’s Offensive Lineman of the Year...

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8080Enoch HillTight End6-5, 280, SophomoreClarksville, Tenn. (Clarksville HS)Major: Human Performance SciencesPersonal: son of Samuel and Karen Hill... born 09/22/89

2008: Played in seven games...Registered two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist)...Recorded fi rst career tackle at UT Martin (10/04/08)...Saw action on special teams...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named two-time All-State...Selected to All-County team...Posted 75 tackles, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, two touchdowns...

2323Justin JenkinsDefensive Back6-2, 185, SophomoreAtlanta, Ga. (Dunwoody HS)Major: PsychologyPersonal: son of Lara and Ed Jenkins... born 05/12/89

2008: Played in fi ve games...Registered three tackles (2 solo, 1 assists) and .5 tackle for a loss (1 yard)...Recorded fi rst career tackle at UT Martin (10/04/08)...Managed one forced fumble...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to All-County and All-Region Teams as a linebacker... Three time Defensive player of the Week...

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5454Deonte KilgoreLinebacker6-0, 215, SophomoreMarietta, Ga. (Osborne HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Daphne Knowles and Cepeda Kilgore...born 05/05/90

2008: Redshirted...In the spring scrimmage, completed 4-of-4 passes for 70 yards and rushed six times for 34 yards to account for 104 yards of the White Team’s 230 yards in total offense...

2007: Started 4-of-8 games played...Completed 37-of 75 passes with fi ve interception for 601 yards (75.1 yards per game passing) , throwing one touchdown...Completed 49.3 percent of passes for a 107.71 effi ciency rating...Posted 52 carries for 226 yards (4.3 yards per carry)...Rushed for fi ve touchdowns...Recorded fi rst start against Eastern Illinois (10/27/07)...Recorded fi rst career rushing touchdown against Alabama A&M (09/01/07)... Recorded fi rst career passing touchdown at Samford (11/08/07)...Totaled 226 all-purpose yardage (28.2 per game) and averaged 103.4 yards of offense per game...

HIGH SCHOOL: Two time all-State First Team...All West Tennessee and All-Region Team...

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11Calvin McNairlQuarterback5-11, 181, SophomoreParis, Tenn. (Henry County HS)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Johnnie and Tancie McNairl...born 11/11/88

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2007: Played in fi ve games...Registered two kick-off returns for 13 yards for 6.5 average...Posted 2.5 all purpose yards...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-Metro, all-District...Registered 1,200 passing, 800 yards rushing...Named Area all-academic team...Graduated 4th in class with 4.3 GPA...

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8686Javier JacksonWide Receiver5-10, 175, JuniorMemphis, Tenn. (Kirby HS)Major: BiologyPersonal: son of Pamela and Jimmy Jackson... born 01/26/88

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2008: Played in fi ve games...Registered one kick-off return for 16 yards...Managed 3.2 all-purpose yards...Posted one tackle on special teams...

2007: Redshirted after one game played...

HIGH SCHOOL: Three year starter in football and track and fi eld....Four year starter in baseball...Named school’s MVP in baseball...Two time All-Region and All-Metro in football...

1515Jonathan MooreWide Receiver6-0, 175, R-SophomoreNashville, Tenn. (Maplewood HS)Major: Business AdministrationPersonal: son of Vina and James Moore... born 07/24/89

2008: Played in one game...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...

2007 at Middle Tennessee State: Played in 10 of 12 games with most of his action coming on special teams...Had two total tackles on the season...Moved from quarterback to linebacker...

HIGH SCHOOL (Woodale HS): Earned two letters in football and one in baseball at Wooddale High School...Named all-state as a senior quarterback and received all-region honors as a junior...Named all Shelby-Metro junior and senior year...Threw for 2,500 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior...Added 21 touchdown passes as a junior...Named AutoZone all-star...

1313Jeremy PerryQuarterback6-1, 205, SophomoreMemphis, Tenn. (Middle Tennessee State University)Major: Business AdministrationPersonal: son of Clementine and Tyrus Perry...born 05/07/89

2008: Played in nine games...

HIGH SCHOOL: Team’s leading tackler senior season...Averaged nine tackles per game (99 total) with three sacks, three fumbles caused and 14 tackles for loss. Named to the Times Free Press all-City team as well as the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A all-state squad...

3131Tracy SimsFullback5-11, 235, SophomoreChattanooga, Tenn. (Red Bank HS)Major: EducationPersonal: son of Erica and Tracy Gaines... born 02/04/89

2008: Played in seven games...Registered four tackles (3 solo, 1 assist)...Recorded fi rst career sack at UT Martin (10/04/2008)...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to all-Broward County team...First team 5A all state...ESPN Top 100... Finished senior year with fi ve sacks and 98 tackles...5A state qualifi er in wrestling...Help lead football team to District Championship...

5757Renaloski St. FleurLinebacker6-2, 245, R-SophomoreHollywood, Fla. (Hollywood Hills HS)Major: Business AdministrationPersonal: son of Altes St. Fleur...born 01/31/89

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2007: Transferred from Bridgton Academy... Started 2 of 10 games played... Registered 20 tackles (14 solo, 6 assist)... Managed one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one tackle for loss (-2 yards)... Made fi rst career tackle against Alabama A&M (09/01/07)...

2006 at Bridgton Academy (Prep): Signed with UMASS out of high school but elected to go to Bridgton Academy (Maine)... Collected 41 tackles (24 solo, 17 assists)... Registered 1.5 sacks and one interception... Managed one forced fumble, one fumble recovery with two pass break-ups...

HIGH SCHOOL (South Dade HS): Recorded 97 career tackles along with fi ve interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown ... As a kick return man, had a 21.1 yard average ... Senior season was named Third Team All-Dade County... Selected to play in the Dade County All-Star Game making 12 tackles at safety...

2424Marcus SnowDefensive Back5-10, 211, R-SophomoreHomestead, Fla. (Bridgton Academy)Major: Human Performance and Sports SciencePersonal: grandson of Jaleen Snow... born 02/09/87

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HIGH SCHOOL: Finished with 13 career interceptions...Two time all-sate, all region, and all-area...Posted an interception in the East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Game...

4545Justin BatherDefensiveback6-0, 185, R-FreshmanLaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Garfi eld Bather...born 10/05/89

HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-state, all-region and all-county in 2006 and 2007...Helped team to a 2005 football state championship and runner-up in 2006... EA Sports Ticker 2007 Elite Quarterbacks to Watch List...

1111Michael BeckerQuarterback6-1, 190, R-FreshmanNolensville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS)Major: Business AdministrationPersonal: son of Janene and Barry Becker...born 07/21/89

HIGH SCHOOL: All-state honorable mention...Iron Man Award...

2929Ryan BerryRunningback6-1, 190, R-FreshmanBrentwood Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)Major: CommunicationsPersonal: Dennis and Felecia Berry...born 02/15/90

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7373John BrownOffensive Line6-3, 320, R-FreshmanNashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)Major: Business AdministrationPersonal: son of Carmen and Lamont Brown...born 03/01/90

HIGH SCHOOL: All-region and district runningback and defensiveback...Finished senior season with fi ve interceptions...Member of 4x400 state champion relay team...

3030Sean CunninghamDefensiveback6-2, 205, R-FreshmanKnoxville, Tenn. (Bearden HS)Major: Mechanical EngineeringPersonal: Penny and Larry Cunningham... born 08/21/90

HIGH SCHOOL: Named three time all-state, two time all-Region, three time all-county...Selected region defensive lineman MVP...

4949Johntae GleavesDefensive Line6-0, 260, R-FreshmanGallatin, Tenn. (Gallatin HS)Major: Business AdministrationPersonal: son of Elaine Dunn...born 07/21/89

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HIGH SCHOOL: Senior year, rushed for 951 yards and 14 touchdowns on 138 carries..Caught six receptions for 56 yards...Named all-district running back...

3232Dante’ ThomasRunningback6-1, 210, SophomoreDallas, Texas. (W.T. White HS)Major: Business MarketingPersonal: son of Leslie Thomas...born 10/27/87

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HIGH SCHOOL: Named second team all-America in shot put...Posted one reception for 12 yards senior year...

8282Joshua GregoryTight End6-5, 240, R-FreshmanOak Ridge, Tenn. (Oak Ridge HS)Major: Business & EconomicsPersonal: Nickie Jefferson, Valen-tino Jefferson, Garrett Gregory, Kim Gregory...born 10/10/89

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped team to a 2005 state championship...Two time all-region selection...

2020John LopezKicker/Punter5-10, 185, R-FreshmanNolensville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS)Major: Civil EngineeringPersonal: Margarita Cardona...born 01/26/90

HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-state honorable mention and all-county...Senior year named to Florida Super 11...

1212Travis JamesWide Receiver5-10, 175, R-FreshmanFt. Lauderdale, Fla. (Boyd Anderson HS)Major: Human Performance and Sports SciencePersonal: son of Sharon James...born 10/03/87

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to all-region team...Hume Award fi nalist...

4141Steve SheltonDefensiveback6-1, 175, R-FreshmanNashville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS)Major: Business AdministrationPersonal: son of Emma and Steve Shelton... born 12/31/89

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HIGH SCHOOL: Named two time all-state and two time all-region...Three year starter...Helped team to a 2007 state championship...

Rashawn WeatherspoonWide Receiver6-2, 175, R-FreshmanSouth Pittsburg, Tenn. (South Pittsburg HS)Major: Business AdministrationPersonal: son of Phyllis Pendergrass...born 11/03/88

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HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-region fi rst team offense...Team offensive MVP...

4242Erik WisdomRunningback5-8, 205, R-FreshmanNashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)Major: Business AdministrationPersonal: son of Edward Wisdom and Angie Hughes...born 10/22/89

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HIGH SCHOOL: Named two time all-district...Senior season fi nished with 110 tackles and 15.5 sacks...

9595Lamar WallaceDefensive Line6-3, 260, Sophomorebaton Rouge, La. (Capitol CPA for Boys HS)Major: Physical EducationPersonal: Herbert and Jackie Wallace...born 04/28/89

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2005-2008 at Oklahoma State: Played in 28 games...Caught 17 passes covering 269 yards...Numbers include two touchdowns...Redshirted 2006 season due to injury...

HIGH SCHOOL (Booker T. Washington HS): Caught 25 passes as a high school senior for 635 yards and six touchdowns...Named fi rst-team all-district...

1616Jeremy BroadwayWide Receiver6-0, 195, GraduateHouston, Texas(Oklahoma State)Major: Personal: son of Regina Johnson, Renee Broadway and Jeff McConnell...born 09/07/86

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2006-2007 at University of Illinois: Played in 21 games...Caught 3 passes covering 78 yards...Numbers include one tackle...

HIGH SCHOOL (MacArthur HS): Chicago Tribune special mention All-State... Champaign News-Gazette All-State...Unanimous Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year selection...A four-star recruit according to Rivals.com...PrepStar All-American...Sixth-rated player from the state of Illinois and 29th best receiver in the country...Caught 23 receptions for 421 yards and three touchdowns as a senior...Rushed for 780 yards on 100 carries and 12 touchdowns...Also returned punts and kickoffs, averaging 29.1 yards per kick return and scoring on a punt return...Recorded 1,741 all-purpose yards in 2005 ... Three-year varsity starter ... Nominated to play in the U.S. Army All-Star game ... Played in just fi ve games in 2004 due to injury ... Totaled 600 yards receiving and 600 yards rushing in junior season ... 17 total touchdowns in 2004...Recorded the most bench press reps at the 2005 Ann Arbor Nike Training Camp...

99Marques WilkinsWide Receiver6-0, 195, GraduateDecatur, Ill.(University of Illinois)Major: Personal: son of Tony and Melverta Wilkins ...born 10/27/87

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HIGH SCHOOL: Two year starter on the offensive and defensive line...

7171Brent DavisOffensive Line6-3, 275, JuniorMemphis, Tenn.(Overton HS)Major: Human Performance Sports SciencesPersonal: son of Brinda and Cassius Davis...born 06/24/89

2006-2007 at Sewannee University of the South: Played in 17 games...Collected 116 tackles (73 solo, 53 asst.)... Registered 14 tackles for losses and 6.5 sacks...Tallied three forced fumbles and fi ve pass break-ups...

HIGH SCHOOL (Montgomery Bell HS): Two time all-Super Seven...Helped MBA to 2002 and 2003 state titles...Clinic Bowl MVP 2002...

4343Lewis DawsonLinebacker5-11, 220, JuniorNashville, Tenn.(Sewanee University of the South)Major: EconomicsPersonal: son of Lewis Dawson, Sr....born 01/17/86

2007-2008 at Coahoma CC: Rookie of the Year Award... MACJC All-Star...Named Most Valuable Player...JUCO All-America candidate...

HIGH SCHOOL (Ridgeway HS): Two time all-Shelby Metro...

6565Demardre DeanOffensive Line6-3, 350, JuniorMemphis, Tenn.(Coahoma CC)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Carolyn Spikner...born 01/31/89

2007-2008 at University of Florida: Has appeared in 29 games...Collected 28 tackles, 17 solo tackles...Registered one tackle for a loss and one pass-break-up...

HIGH SCHOOL (Booker HS): A two-way player who was rated eighth among middle linebackers according to Scout.com…Played as a combination linebacker/end and a wide receiver for Booker…Was chosen as a member of the second-team all-state defense in Florida…On defense, recorded 70 tackles, 23 sacks and fi ve fumble recoveries in his junior year…During that season, he had 33 receptions for 484 yards and scored six touchdowns…Rated 26th among outside linebackers according to Rivals.com...

1010John Jones, Jr.Linebacker6-3, 215, JuniorSarasota, Fla.(University of Florida)Major: African StudiesPersonal: son of Marilyn and John Jones...born 06/24/89

2006-2007 at University of Tennessee: Played in two games as a reserve on the offensive line...

HIGH SCHOOL: Originally signed with Tennessee in 2005 but attended Hargrave Military Academy...Made All-Prep team at Hargrave...Associated Press and Tennessee Sportswriters Class 5A All-State as high school senior...Memphis Commercial Appeal Best of the Preps and Region 7-5A MVP...Twice earned All-Area honors ... Had 104 knockdown blocks in 2004....Tennessee vs. Kentucky all-star...No. 14 player in prep school...Finalist for Tennessee Mr. Football...

7070Darius MyersOffensive Line6-4, 305, JuniorMemphis, Tenn.(University of Tennessee - Knoxville)Major: PsychologyPersonal: son of Laverne Nixon and Lee Nixon....born 06/16/86

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2007-2008 at Scottsdale CC: All-Western States Football team...Played in 16 games...Caught 19 receptions for 334 yards and four touchdowns...

HIGH SCHOOL (Whites Creek HS): Two-time all-sate in football...Three to time all-region...named all-Metro...Three time all-region in basketball...

88Calvin RobertsWide Receiver6-1, 190, JuniorNashville, Tenn.(Scottsdale CC)Major: Special EducationPersonal: son of Annette and Calvin Roberts...born 05/01/88

HIGH SCHOOL: Graded out at 63 on ESPN college recruiting...Named to all-region and all-state teams...Finalist for Mr. Football - Lineman 3A...

7575Roger GainesOffensive Line6-7, 325, SophomoreGoodletsville, Tenn.(White House HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Roger and Laurita Gaines...born 06/24/89

2007-2008 at University of South Carolina: Redshirted...

HIGH SCHOOL (Blanch Ely HS): Three-star prospect by Rivals.com... Considered the 49th-best defensive tackle prospect in the nation and the 93rd-best player in the state of Florida by Rivals.com...Considered a three-star prospect and the 49th-best defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com....First team all-American...Selected to Broward County Super 11...Collected 56 tackles, eight fumble recoveries...Posted two interceptions and nine sacks...

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7979Donte’e NichollsDefensive Lineman6-2, 320, SophomorePompano Beach, Fla.(University of South Carolina)Major: Inter Disciplinary StudiesPersonal: son of Carolyn and Dwight Reed...born 07/04/88

2007-2008 at Akron: Redshirted...

HIGH SCHOOL (Roosevelt HS): Named honorable mention All-State and All-PG County as a senior...Led Roosevelt to an 8-2 record...Recorded 128 tackles with 22 sacks in 2005...Named honorable mention All-Metro and played in the PG County All-Star game ...Had 15 tackles, including nine sacks, in one game...

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5959Blake SmithDefensive End6-3, 250, SophomoreGreen Belt, Md.(Akron)Major: Architectural EngineeringPersonal: son of Edward and Sharon Smith...born 04/12/88

HIGH SCHOOL: Against Ft. Myers collected three carries for 34 yards...

3737Ronald BrightLinebacker6-4, 240, FreshmanSarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Ronald Bright and nephew of Tammy Lee...born 02/05/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Third team 6A all-state...Help lead Seminole HS to a 2008 football State championship coming back from a 21-point defi cit...

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7777Kadeem EdwardsOffensive Line6-3, 290, FreshmanSanford, Fla. (Seminole HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Rosemary Hampton and Joseph Samuel...born 01/24/91

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HIGH SCHOOL (Boyd Anderson): As a senior in 2007, helped his team to a 9-1 record... Made more than 100 tackles and one interception... Played free safety (40 tackles and fi ve interceptions), quarterback and receiver as a junior in 2006... Ranked as the No. 27 safety and the No. 51 player in Florida by Rivals.com... Rated as the No. 52 safety and the No. 74 player in Florida by Scout.com. Ranked as the No. 56 safety by ESPN... Named to All-Broward team by Miami Herald...

1919Joseph WylieLinebacker6-3, 205, SophomoreFt. Lauderdale, Fla. (Boyd-Anderson HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Ronald Bright and nephew of Tammy Lee...born 02/05/91

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5656Cornelius ColemanLinebacker6-0, 225, JuniorMilan, Tenn.(Milan HS)Major: Personal: son of Deborah Coleman and Billy Graves...born 12/21/87

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HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 First team all-city...2009 Defensive MVP...Hume Award fi nalist...

4040Jarron GuthrieLinebacker6-1, 210, FreshmanNashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Petrina Guthrie and Robbin Perry, Sr...born 06/13/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to academic all-Region...Led team the the 2009 football state championship fi nishing as the runner-up...

Hunter HowardDefensive Line6-0, 210, FreshmanFranklin, Tenn. (Franklin HS)Major: Agricultural SciencePersonal: son of Angie Rice...born 01/05/91

2007-2008 at University of South Carolina: Played in 11 of 13 games, making three starts... caught 11 passes for 87 yards with one touchdown...

HIGH SCHOOL (Palmetto HS): Logged over 500 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns and added four interceptions playing wide receiver, tight end and safety as a senior... participated in the Offense-Defense All-Star Game in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.... Considered a four-star prospect and 27th best “athlete” in the nation by Rivals.com... 37th-best player in the state of Florida... Rated a three-star prospect and the nation’s 89th-best wide receiver by Scout.com... Ranked as the 84th-best player in the state of Florida by SuperPrep...

Joseph HillsWide Receiver6-2, 290, FreshmanOrlando, Fla. (Colonial HS)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Jamie Kemp...born 08/07/91

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6464James LewterOffensive Line6-3, 305, Washington, D. C. (Ballou HS)Major: Communications/JournalismPersonal: son of James and Debora Lewter...born 02/23/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to Maxpreps Georgia Preseason All State Team...

6666Jonathan MartinOffensive Line6-5, 320, FreshmanColumbus, Ga. (Carver HS)Major: Physical EducationPersonal: son Mesteenguett West...born 04/03/90

HIGH SCHOOL: Four starter on varsity...Two time all-region...Selected to Preseason all-state senior year...Collected more than 100 tackles and fi ve sacks...2008 defensive lineman MVP in region-5-3A...

9797Michael MurphyDefensive Line6-4, 285, FreshmanLewisburg, Tenn. (Marshall County HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Jim and Roxie Murphy...born 04/04/91

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Tyson KempOffensive Line6-1, 296, FreshmanOrlando, Fla. (Colonial HS)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Jamie Kemp...born 08/07/91

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1414Toney Gurley, Jr.Quarterback6-1, 180, FreshmanGurley, Ala. (Madison County HS)Major: Criminal JusticePersonal: son of Norris and Toney Gurley...born 05/05/91

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Jeremy PryorWide Receiver6-3, 180, FreshmanMemphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS)Major: Speech CommunicationsPersonal: son of Sheila Washington...born 05/31/91

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G.R. PulleyLong Snapper6-0, 220, FreshmanNashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS)Major: Special EducationPersonal: son of russ and Trish Pulley...born 07/29/91

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8989Robert VipondKicker5-11, 185, FreshmanChattanooga, Tenn. (Chattanooga Central HS)Major: Athletic TrainingPersonal: born 07/27/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Graded out at 79 on ESPNU College Recruiting... Given Honorable Mention FSWA 5A RB....One of the top RB prospects in South Florida...Ran for over 1,000 yards as a junior (232 att. 1,703 yards 21 TDs)...Senior season (204 att. 1288 yards 6.31 yards per carry 128.8 yards per game)...Scored a total of 66 points (11 TDs)...Caught seven receptions for 98 yards averaging 14 yards per catch and 9.8 yards per game scored one TD reception...Named to fi rst team all-State, all-Region and all-America...Finished high school career with more than 5, 600 rushing yards and 52 touchdowns...

22Trabis WardRunning Back5-10, 185, FreshmanFt. Lauderdale, Fla.(Dillard HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Brian Smith...born 08/18/90

HIGH SCHOOL: All region junior and senior year...Named all-region in track and fi eld...

Devin WilsonWide Receiver6-3, 190, FreshmanNashville, Tenn. (Pope John Paul HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Tina Holder, Mack Wilson and Ronnie Perkins...born 10/13/90

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HIGH SCHOOL (Melvindale HS): Ranked among the nation’s top offensive tackles by Rivals.com (No. 65)...Rated among the country’s top offensive guards by Scouts, Inc. (No. 69)...Llisted among the nation’s top defensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 120)...Named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team...Ranked among the state’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 18), The Detroit News (No. 25), Scouts, Inc. (No. 26), Scout.com (No. 26) and Detroit Free Press (No. 32)...Utilized as a two-way player as a senior, starting at offensive guard and defensive tackle ...Anchored an offensive line that allowed only one sack during the 2007 season and helped average better than 300 yards total offense per game...Recorded 68 tackles as a senior, including three sacks...Three-year starter and two-time captain...Also lettered in basketball and track at Mackenzie . . .

6363Anthony WoodsOffensive Lineman6-4, 345, FreshmanDetroit, Mich.(Michigan State)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Anthony and Theresa Woods...born 12/25/89

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2828David Van DykeDefensiveback6-4, 185, FreshmanMiami, Fla. (Booker T. Washington HS)Major: UndecidedPersonal: son of Tedi Whistonborn 03/06/1991

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ny Pierce, Shannon Harris, Fred Kaiss, Cedric Williams, Orlando Mitjans, Osita Alaribe, Anthony Blevins, Curtis Frye,


2009 Numerical RosterNo. First Last Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown\Last School1a Calvin McNairl QB 5-11 190 R-Soph. Paris, Tenn. (Henry Ctny HS)1b Eugene Clifford DB 6-2 195 Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio (Ohio State)2 Trabis Ward RB 5-10 210 Fr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard HS)3 Ozzie Harrell DB 6-0 200 Jr. Lithonia, Ga. (Army)4 Rayshawn Weatherspoon DB 6-2 185 R-Fr. S. Pittsburg, Tenn. (S. Pittsburgh HS)5 Dominique Grooms QB 6-2 205 R-Jr. Tampa, Fla. (Univ. of Missouri)6 Anthony Levine DB 6-1 195 Sr. Winston-Salem, N.C. (R.J. Reynolds HS)7a Marcus Broxie DL 6-4 250 R-Jr. Tampa, Fla. (West Virginia)7b Julian Sample WR 6-0 215 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Western HS)8 Calvin Roberts WR 6-1 190 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Scottsdale CC)9 Marquez Wilkens WR 6-0 190 Grad. Decatur, Ill. (Illinois)10 John Jones Jr. LB 6-3 215 Jr. Sarasota, Fla. (University of Florida)11 Michael Becker QB 6-1 190 R-Fr. Nolensville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS)12 Travis James WR 5-10 175 R-Fr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Boyd Anderson HS)14 Toney Gurley QB 6-1 180 Fr. Gurley, Ala. (Gurley HS)13 Jeremy Perry QB 6-1 205 R-Soph Memphis, Tenn. (Middle Tennessee State)15 Jonathan Moore WR 6-0 170 Soph. Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood HS)16 Jeremy Broadway WR 6-0 195 Grad. Houston, Texas (Oklahoma State)17 Rodney Fritz DL 6-1 245 Sr. Kansas City, Mo. (LA-Pierce CC)18 Johnnie Poole II WR 5-9 180 Jr. St. Petersburg, Fla. (Pima CC)19 Joseph Wylie DB 6-3 205 Soph. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Miami)20 John Lopez K 5-10 185 R-Fr. Nolensville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS)21 Marquez Hall DB 5-9 175 R-Jr. Shorter, Ala. (Vanderbilt)23 Justin Jenkins DB 6-2 185 R-Soph. Atlanta, Ga. (Dunwoody HS)24 Marcus Snow DB 5-10 205 R-Soph. Homestead, Fla. (South Dade HS)25 Terrance Wright RB 5-10 190 R-Jr. Houston, Texas (Westside HS)26 Ty’Ron Johnson DB 5-9 180 R-Sr. Richmond, Calif. (Laney CC)27 Kalvin Baker LB 6-1 260 R-Sr. Columbus, Ga. (University of Florida)29 Ryan Berry RB 5-7 165 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)30 Sean Cunningham DB 6-2 205 R-Fr. Knowville, Tenn. (Bearden HS)31 Brandon Hardin DB 5-10 185 Soph. Nashville, Tenn. (Ezell-Harding Acad)32 Donte Thomas RB 6-1 210 R-Soph. Dallas, Texas (D.T. White HS)33 Jamal Coleman DB 6-0 185 Jr. Hammond, Ind. (Iowa Central CC)34 Taylor Cisneros P 5-10 195 Jr. Mt. Juliet, Tenn. (Mt. Juliet HS)35 Tracy Sims FB 5-11 235 Soph. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Red Bank HS)36 Brandon Bather DB 6-1 195 R-Jr. LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)37 Ronald Bright LB 6-4 240 Fr. Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS)38 Preston Brown RB 5-10 200 R-Jr. Antioch, Tenn. (Arkansas State)39 G.R. Pulley LS 6-0 220 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS)40 Jarron Gurthrie LB 6-1 210 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)41 Steve Shelton DB 6-1 175 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS)42 Eric Wisdom RB 5-8 205 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)43 Lewis Dawson LB 5-11 220 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Sewanee)


2009 Numerical RosterNo. First Name Last Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown\Last School44 James Andrews LB 6-2 205 R-Sr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)45 Justin Bather DB 6-0 185 R-Fr. LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)46 Pierre Washington RB 6-0 215 Jr. Ripley, Tenn. (Ripley HS)47 Rico Council LB 6-0 254 Soph. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Howard HS)49 Johntae Gleaves FB 6-0 260 R-Fr. Gallatin, Tenn. (Gallatin HS)52 Miquel Hall DL 6-3 240 Sr. Detroit, Mich. (Detroit Central HS)53 Kellen Woodard DL 6-3 255 Sr. Beverly Hills, Mich. (Western Michigan)54 Deonte Kilgore LB 6-1 215 Soph. Marietta, Ga. (Osborne HS)57 Renaloski St. Fleur LB 6-2 245 Soph. Hollywood, Fla. (Hollywood HS)58 Dumaka Atkins OL 6-4 305 Sr. Sarasota, Fla. (Florida State)59 Blake Smith DE 6-3 250 Soph. Green Belt, Md. (Akron)60 Sherman Carter OL 6-3 300 R-Fr. LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)61 Darius Myers OL 6-4 305 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (UT Knoxville)62 Stuart McClean OL 6-3 300 Sr. Dallas, Texas (Newman Smith HS)63 Anthony Woods OL 6-4 345 Fr. Detroit, Mich. (Michigan State University)64 James Lewter OL 6-3 305 Fr. Washington, D.C. (Ballou HS)65 Gershom Jordan DL 6-5 320 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Whites Creek HS)66 Jonathan Martin OL 6-5 320 Fr. Columbus, Ga. (Carver HS)67 Tyson Kemp OL 6-2 290 Fr. Orlando, Fla. (Colonial HS)68 Duvall Young OL 6-1 300 Sr. Clemson, S.C. (D.W. Daniel HS)69 Charles Sparkman OL 5-10 320 R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn HS)70 Brent Davis OL 6-3 275 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (Overton HS)72 Roger Morris OL 6-5 355 Sr. Jonesboro, Ga. (Ball State)73 John Brown OL 6-3 320 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)74 Demardre Dean OL 6-3 350 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (Cohoma CC)75 Roger Gaines OL 6-7 325 Soph. Goodletsville, Tenn. (White House HS)76 Alex Davis OL 6-3 350 Jr. Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS)77 Kadeem Edwards OL 6-4 290 Fr. Sanford, Fla. (Seminole HS)78 Justin Ridgeway OL 6-5 275 Jr. Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Minor HS)79 Donte’e Nicholls DL 6-2 320 Soph. Pompano Beach, Fla. (University of South Carolina)80 Enoch Hill TE 6-5 280 Soph. Clarksville, Tenn. (Clarksville HS)81 Chris Collins WR 6-0 190 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (Collierville HS)82 Josh Gregory TE 6-5 245 Soph. Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Oak Ridge HS)83 Jeremy Pryor WR 6-3 180 Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS)84 Kwame Patrick WR 5-11 180 R-Sr. Prattville, Ala. (University of Alabama-Birmingham)85 Joseph Hills WR 6-4 200 Jr. Palmetto, Fla. (University of South Carolina)86 Javier Jackson WR 5-10 170 Sr. Memphis, Tenn. (Kirby)88 Devin Wilson WR 6-3 190 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Pope John Paul HS)89 Robert Vipond K 5-11 185 Fr. Chattanooga, TN (Chattanooga Central)93 Malcolm Crawford DL 6-1 310 Jr. Memphis, TN (Mississippi Delta CC)95 Lamar Wallace DL 6-3 260 Soph. Baton Rouge, La. (Capitol PCA)97 Michael Murphy DL 6-4 285 Fr. Lewisburg, Tenn. (Marshall County HS)98 Sidney Tarver LB 6-5 240 Jr. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Baylor HS)99 Jason Townson DL 6-4 285 Sr. St. Louis, Mo. (University of Missouri)


2009 Alphabetical RosterLast Name First Name # Pos. Ht Wt Cl Hometown\Last SchoolAndrews James 44 LB 6-2 205 R-Sr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)Atkins Dumaka 58 OL 6-4 305 Sr.. Sarasota, Fla. (Florida State)Baker Kalvin 27 LB 6-1 260 Sr. Columbus, Ga. (Univ. of Florida)Bather Brandon 36 DB 6-1 195 R-Jr. LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)Bather Justin 45 DB 6-0 185 R-Fr. LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)Becker Michael 11 QB 6-1 190 R-Fr. Nolensville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS)Berry Ryan 29 RB 5-7 165 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)Bright Ronald 37 LB 6-4 240 Fr. Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS)Broadway Jeremy 16 WR 6-0 195 Grad. Houston, Texas (Oklahoma State)Brown Preston 38 RB 5-10 200 R-Jr. Antioch, Tenn. (Arkansas State)Brown John 73 OL 6-3 320 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)Broxie Marcus 7a DL 6-4 250 R-Jr. Tampa, FL (West Virginia)Carter Sherman 60 OL 6-3 300 R-Fr. LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)Cisneros Taylor 34 P 5-10 195 Jr. Mt. Juliet, Tenn. (Mt. Juliet HS)Clifford Eugene 1b DB 6-2 195 Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio (Ohio State)Coleman Jamal 33 DB 6-0 185 Jr. Hammond, Ind. (Iowa Central CC)Coleman Cornelius 13b LB 6-0 225 Jr. Milan, Tenn. (Milan HS)Collins Chris 81 WR 6-0 190 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (Collierville HS)Council Rico 47 LB 6-0 254 Soph. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Howard HS)Crawford Malcolm 93 DL 6-1 310 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (Mississippi Delta CC)Cunningham Sean 30 DB 6-2 205 R-Fr. Knowville, Tenn. (Bearden HS)Davis Brent 70 OL 6-3 275 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (Overton HS)Davis Alex 76 OL 6-3 350 Jr. Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS)Dawson Lewis 43 LB 5-11 220 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Sewanee)Dean Demardre 74 OL 6-3 350 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (Cohoma CC)Edwards Kadeem 77 OL 6-4 290 Fr. Sanford, Fla. (Seminole HS)Fritz Rodney 17 DL 6-1 245 Sr. Kansas City, Mo. (LA-Pierce CC)Gaines Roger 75 OL 6-7 325 Soph. Goodletsville, Tenn. (White House HS)Gleaves Johntae 49 FB 6-0 260 R-Fr. Gallatin, Tenn. (Gallatin HS)Gregory Josh 82 TE 6-5 245 Soph. Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Oak Ridge HS)Grooms Dominique 5 QB 6-2 205 R-Jr. Tampa, Fla. (University of Missouri)Gurley Toney 14 QB 6-1 180 Fr. Gurley, Ala. (Gurley HS)Guthrie Jarron 40 LB 6-1 210 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)Hall Marquez 21 DB 5-9 175 R-Jr. Shorter, Ala. (Vanderbilt)Hall Miquel 52 DL 6-3 240 Sr. Detroit, Mich. (Detroit Central HS)Hardin Brandon 31 DB 5-10 185 Soph. Nashville, Tenn. (Ezell-Harding Acad.)Harrell Ozzie 3 DB 6-0 200 Jr. Lithonia, Ga. (Army)Harris Kyrie 92 DL 6-3 260 Fr. McMinnville, Tenn. (Warren County HS)Hill Enoch 80 TE 6-5 280 Soph. Clarksville, Tenn. (Clarksville HS)Hills Joseph 85 WR 6-4 200 Jr. Palmetto, Fla. (Univ. of South Carolina)Jackson Javier 86 WR 5-10 190 Sr. Memphis, Tenn. (Kirby)James Travis 12 WR 5-10 175 R-Fr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Boyd Anderson HS)Jenkins Justin 23 DB 6-2 185 R-Soph. Atlanta, Ga. (Dunwoody HS)Johnson Ty’Ron 26 DB 5-9 180 R-Sr. Richmond, Calif. (Laney CC)


2009 Alphabetical RosterLast Name First Name # Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown\Last SchoolJones, Jr. John 10 LB 6-3 215 Jr. Sarasota, Fla. (University of Florida)Jordan Gershom 65 DL 6-5 320 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Whites Creek HS)Kemp Tyson 67 OL 6-2 290 Fr. Orlando, Fla. (Colonial HS)Kilgore Deonte 54 LB 6-1 215 Soph. Marietta,Ga. (Osborne HS)Levine Anthony 6 DB 6-1 195 Sr. Winston-Salem, N.C. (R.J. Reynolds HS)Lewter James 64 OL 6-3 305 Fr. Washington, D.C. (Ballou HS)Lopez John 20 K 5-10 185 R-Fr. Nolensville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS)Martin Jonathan 66 OL 6-5 320 Fr. Columbus, Ga. (Carver HS)McClean Stuart 62 OL 6-3 300 Sr. Dallas, Texas (Newman Smith HS)McNairl Calvin 1a QB 5-11 190 R-Soph. Paris, Tenn. (Henry County HS)Moore Jonathan 15 WR 6-0 170 R-Soph. Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood HS)Morris Roger 72 OL 6-5 355 Sr. Jonesboro, Ga. (Ball State)Murphy Michael 97 DL 6-4 285 Fr. Lewisburg, Tenn. (Marshall County HS)Myers Darius 70 OL 6-4 305 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (UT Knoxville)Nicholls Donte’e 79 DL 6-2 320 R-Soph. Pompano Beach, Fla. (South Carolina)Patrick Kwame 84 WR 5-11 180 R-Sr. Prattville, Ala. (Alabama-Birmingham)Perry Jeremy 13a QB 6-1 205 R-Soph. Memphis, Tenn. (Middle Tennessee State)Pryor Jeremy 83 WR 6-3 180 Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS)Poole II Johnnie 18 WR 5-9 180 Jr. St. Petersburg, Fla. (Pima CC)Pulley G. R. 39 LS 6-0 220 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS)Ridgeway Justin 78 OL 6-5 275 Jr. Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Minor HS)Roberts Calvin 8 WR 6-1 190 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Scottsdale CC)Sample Julian 7b WR 6-0 215 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Western HS)Shelton Steve 41 DB 6-1 175 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS)Sims Tracy 35 FB 5-11 235 Soph. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Red Bank HS)Smith Blake 59 DE 6-3 250 Soph. Green Belt, Md. (Akron)Snow Marcus 24 DB 5-10 205 R-Soph. Homestead, Fla. (South Dade HS)Sparkman Charles 69 OL 5-10 320 R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn HS)St. Fleur Renaloski 57 LB 6-2 245 Soph. Hollywood, Fla. (Hollywood HS)Tarver Sidney 98 LB 6-5 240 Jr. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Baylor HS)Thomas Donte 32 RB 6-1 210 R-Soph. Dallas, Texas (D.T. White HS)Townson Jason 99 DL 6-4 285 Sr. St. Louis, Mo. (University of Missouri)Vipond Robert 89 K 5-11 185 Fr. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Chat. Central HS)Wallace Lamar 95 DL 6-3 260 Soph. Baton Rouge, La. (Capitol PCA)Ward Trabis 2 RB 5-10 210 Fr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard HS)Washington Pierre 46 RB 6-0 215 Jr. Ripley, Tenn. (Ripley HS)Weatherspoon Rayshawn 4 DB 6-2 185 R-Fr. South Pittsburg, Tenn. (South Pittsburgh HS)Wilkens Marquez 9 WR 6-0 190 Grad. Decatur, Ill. (Illinois)Wilson Devin 88 WR 6-3 190 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Pope John Paul HS)Wisdom Eric 42 RB 5-8 205 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS)Woodard Kellen 53 DL 6-3 255 Sr. Beverly Hills, Mich. (Western Michigan)Woods Anthony 63 OL 6-4 345 Fr. Detroit, Mich. (Michigan State University)Wright Terrance 25 RB 5-10 190 R-Jr. Houston, Texas (Westside HS)Wylie Joseph 19 DB 6-3 205 Soph Ft. Lauderdal, Fla. (Miami)Young Duvall 68 OL 6-1 300 Sr. Clemson, S.C. (D.W. Daniel HS)


OVC Preseason

EUGENE CLIFFORD2009 OVC Preseason Team

2008 OVC Second and All-Newcomer Team

Ohio Valley Conference 2009 Predicted Order of Finish(Selected by OVC Head Football Coaches and Sports Information Directors)

1. Eastern Kentucky(10 fi rst-place votes) - 1052. UT Martin(4) - 923. Eastern Illinois(2) - 894. Tennessee State(1) - 745. Murray State(1) - 616. Tennessee Tech - 357. Austin Peay - 338. Southeast Missouri - 33

Note: Jacksonville State is not eligible for the OVC Championship (NCAA APR penalties) and therefore is not ranked.(7 points awarded for a fi rst-place vote, 6 for second, etc. - Coaches and SID’s could not vote for their own teams)

2009 Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference Football Team(Selected by OVC Head Basketball Coaches and Sports Information Directors)

Preseason Offensive Player of the Year: Cade Thompson (QB), UT MartinPreseason Defensive Player of the Year: Austen Lane (DE), Murray State

OFFENSEPos. Player, School Ht. Wt. Yr. HometownQB *Cade Thompson, UT Martin 6-2 190 Sr. Maryville, Tenn.RB **Brandyn Young, UT Martin 5-8 205 Sr. Stone Mountain, Ga.RB C.J. Walker, Eastern Kentucky 5-9 194 Sr. Altamonte Springs, Fla.WR *Mike Hicks, UT Martin 6-3 220 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.WR **Derrick Townsel, Murray State 5-9 182 Sr. Memphis, Tenn.WR **Walter Peoples, Southeast Missouri 6-2 210 Sr. Glendale, Ariz.TE **DeAngelo Nelson, Murray State 6-1 235 Sr. Memphis, Tenn.C Reggie Wade, Jacksonville State 6-1 285 Sr. Tuscumbia, Ala.OG *Chaz Millard, Eastern Illinois 6-3 289 Sr. St. Charles, Ill.OG Eric Ornella, Murray State 6-4 295 Sr. Cincinnati, OhioOT *Derek Hardman, Eastern Kentucky 6-6 292 Sr. Spencer, W.Va.OT **Joe Gibbs, UT Martin 6-5 290 Sr. Brilliant, Ala.

DEFENSEPos. Player, School Ht. Wt. Yr. HometownDL *Austen Lane, Murray State 6-7 270 Sr. Iola, Wis.DL **Brandt Thomas, Jacksonville State 6-3 290 Sr. Anniston, Ala.DL Chris Hall, Eastern Kentucky 6-3 252 Sr. Waynesville, N.C.DL Charlie Seivers, Tennessee Tech 6-3 250 Jr. Knoxville, Tenn.LB *Alexander Henderson, Jacksonville State 6-1 212 Sr. Mobile, Ala.LB **Daniel Becker, Austin Peay 6-3 230 Sr. Brentwood, Tenn.LB **Josh Bey, UT Martin 6-0 220 Jr. Springfi eld, Tenn.DB *Kevis Buckley, Austin Peay 5-10 185 Sr. Lexington, Tenn.DB *Carnell Clark, Jacksonville State 6-2 183 Sr. Birmingham, Ala.DB **Eugene Clifford, Tennessee State 6-2 195 Jr. Cincinnati, OhioDB Taylor Lanigan, Murray State 6-1 210 Sr. Naples, Fla.SPECIALISTSPos. Player, School Ht. Wt. Yr. HometownK Kienan Cullen, Murray State 6-3 224 So. Louisville, Ky.P *Doug Spada, Southeast Missouri 6-1 190 Sr. Shelby, N.C.RS *Terrence Holt, Austin Peay 5-8 165 Jr. Nashville, Tenn.* - 1st team All-OVC team in 2008 ** - 2nd team All-OVC team in 2008

2009 OVC Commissioner’s Honor Rolll

Dumaka AtkinsRyan BerryJustin JenkinsJeremy PerryCharles SparkmanKellen WoodardDuvall Young


Ohio Valley Conference

Ohio Valley Conference

Entering its 62nd year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation’s eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. In 2008, for only the second time in the past decade, the Conference expanded by adding Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as the league’s 11th member. The move expanded the OVC’s geographical footprint to the St. Louis market and marked the fi rst change in membership since expanding to the state of Alabama (Jacksonville State, Samford) in 2003.

The OVC’s proud past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. It was then that Roy Stewart, the athletics director at Murray State, Charles (Turkey) Hughes, the athlet-ics director at Eastern Kentucky, and Kelly Thompson, the public relations director at Western Kentucky, fi rst broached the idea of forming a new conference. Discussions were put on hold by World War II, but reemerged Feb. 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as the three original institutions combined with Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville to form the OVC.

In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more signifi cant scale socially. During times of racial segregation, league member Morehead State became one of the fi rst non-traditionally black mid-southern institutions to accept a black student. In 1958, Marshall Banks earned athletically-related aid at Morehead, which signed a second black athlete, Howard Murphy, a year later. In 1961, Murphy earned all-conference recognition as a halfback in football. With racial barriers broken, the rest of the institutions in the league began to provide educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans.

A first in the OVC occurred in 2008, when the league had a first round draft pick in both the NFL (Tennessee State’s Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie) and Major League Baseball (Eastern Kentucky’s Christian Friedrich) Drafts in the same school year.

The playing field isn’t the only place where OVC athletes are working hard. The league also recognizes excel-lence in the classroom. Six Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented yearly to male and female athletes, while others are commended for their academic success by being Medal of Honor recipients or earning a spot on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Additionally, the league annually presents one institutional Academic achievement Award, as well as separate team awards in each Conference-sponsored sport.

The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Founding Fathers in 1948 remains alive today as the OVC prepares for the future. One example is in regard to the current trend in collegiate athletics administration for increased involvement of university presidents in setting policies and making rules. The presidents of OVC institutions, however, have always governed the Conference, long before presidential governance became a national theme.

The OVC sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball for women. In addition, the OVC also sponsors the combined men’s and women’s sport of rifle.

Now in its sixth decade of competition, the Ohio Valley Conference has grown significantly from its humble beginnings while increasing the number of athletics opportunities it provides for students. Current league representatives include charter members Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University and Murray State University, along with Austin Peay State University, Eastern Illinois University, Jacksonville State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee State has been a member of the Ohio Valley Conference since 1986.

Beth DeBauche ......................................................................... CommissionerBrad Walker .....................AssociateCommissioner for Operations/COOJennifer Gibbs ..................Assistant Commissioner for ChampionshipsKyle Schwartz ................... Assistant Commissioner for Media RelationsBryan Pulley .....................Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs Heather Brown .................................................Director of Media RelationsRob Haucke...........................................Director of OVC Sports Properties

Tennessee State University has been a member of the Ohio Valley Con-ference since 1986. The OVC is entering its 62nd year and continues to build upon the success that has made it the nation’s eigth oldest NCAA Division I conference.

The conference consists of eleven institution, of which ten compete on the NCAA Division I FCS level.

The Tigers won back-to-back OVC football titles in 1998 and 1999 and has represented the conference in two NCAA Playoffs.

The Ohio Valley Conference215 Centerview, Suite 115

Brentwood, TN 37027

Telephone: (615) 371-1698 Fax: (615) 371-1788

Website: www.ovcsports.com


OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE 2009 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 3Iowa Wesleyan at UT Martin, 6:00 p.m.Quincy at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m.Eastern Kentucky at Indiana, 7:00 p.m. (Big Ten Network)Illinois State at Eastern Illinois, 7:00 p.m.Kentucky Wesleyan at Murray State, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 5Jacksonville State at Georgia Tech, 12:00 p.m.Alabama A&M at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m.Newberry at Austin Peay, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 10Pikeville College at Tennessee Tech, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 12Eastern Illinois at Indiana State, 12:05 p.m.Austin Peay at Youngstown State, 3:00 p.m.UT Martin at Missouri State, 3:00 p.m.Jacksonville State at Florida State, 5:00 p.m. (ESPN360)Murray State at North Carolina State, 5:00 p.m.Tennessee State vs. Jackson State, 6:00 p.m. (Memphis, Tenn.)Southeast Missouri at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m. (Fox Sports Ohio)

Saturday, September 19Murray State at Missouri State, 3:00 p.m.*Eastern Illinois at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m.Jacksonville State at Alabama A&M, 6:00 p.m.Tennessee State at Southern, 6:00 p.m.*Tennessee Tech at Eastern Kentucky, 6:00 p.m.Austin Peay at Illinois State, 6:30 p.m.UT Martin at Memphis, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 26Tennessee Tech at Kansas State, 1:10 p.m.Jacksonville State at Nicholls State, 3:00 p.m.Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M, 3:00 p.m. (Atlanta, Ga.)*Eastern Illinois at Austin Peay, 6:00 p.m.*Southeast Missouri at UT Martin, 6:00 p.m.*Eastern Kentucky at Murray State, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 3*UT Martin at Jacksonville State, 1:00 p.m.*Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m.*Southeast Missouri at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m.*Austin Peay at Tennessee Tech, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 10*Austin Peay at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m.*Tennessee Tech at UT Martin, 2:00 p.m.*Jacksonville State at Murray State, 3:00 p.m.*Tennessee State at Eastern Kentucky, 5:00 p.m.Eastern Illinois at Penn State, TBA

Saturday, October 17*Tennessee Tech at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m.*UT Martin at Eastern Kentucky, 2:00 p.m.*Murray State at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24*Eastern Illinois at Jacksonville State, 1:00 p.m.*Southeast Missouri at Tennessee Tech, 1:30 p.m.*Eastern Kentucky at Austin Peay, 6:00 p.m.*Murray State at UT Martin, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 31*Southeast Missouri at Eastern Kentucky, 12:00 p.m.*Eastern Illinois at Murray State, 1:00 p.m.*Tennessee State at Tennessee Tech, 1:30 p.m.*Jacksonville State at Austin Peay, 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 7*Austin Peay at Murray State, 1:00 p.m.*Jacksonville State at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m.*UT Martin at Tennessee State, 5:00 p.m.Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky, TBATennessee Tech at Georgia, TBA

Saturday, November 14*Tennessee Tech at Jacksonville State, 12:00 p.m.Western Carolina at Eastern Kentucky, 12:00 p.m.*Murray State at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m.*UT Martin at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m.*Tennessee State at Austin Peay, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 19*Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois, 5:30 (ESPNU)

Saturday, November 21*Eastern Kentucky at Jacksonville State, 12:00 p.m.*Austin Peay at UT Martin, 1:00 p.m.Southern Illinois at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m.*Murray State at Tennessee Tech, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 28FCS Playoffs First Round (campus sites)

Saturday, December 5FCS Playoffs Quarterfi nals (campus sites)

Friday, December 11/Saturday, December 12FCS Playoffs Semifi nals (campus sites)

Friday, December 18FCS National Championship (Chattanooga, Tenn.)

* - Denotes OVC contestAll Times CENTRAL; dates and times subject to change

All Conference games and home non-conference games featuring OVC schools will be available live and on-demand at OVCSports.TV

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Game 1... Alabama A&M Game 2... Jackson StateSeptember 5, 2009 - Nashville, Tenn.

LP Field - 6;00 p.m. - John Merritt Classic

General InformationFull Name: .............................................................................. Alabama A&M UniversityLocation: ....................................................................................................Huntsville, Ala. Founded: .......................................................................................................................1875Enrollment: ...............................................................................................................6,000Athletics Director: ..................................................................................Betty K. AustinPresident: ......................................................................................... Dr. Andrew HugineNickname: ............................................................................................................ BulldogsSchool Colors: .................................................................................. Maroon and WhiteStadium: ........................................................................................................ Louis Crews Capacity: ..................................................................................................................21,000Surface: ......................................................................................................Natural GrassAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: ................................................................Southwestern Athletic (SWAC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: ............................................................................................ Anthony JonesAlma Mater/Year: .......................................................................... Wichita State, 1984School Record/Years:............................................................................54-28 (7 yrs.)Overall Record/Years: ...........................................................................72-41 (10 yrs.)Offi ce Phone: .......................................................................................... (256) 372-4014Team Information2008 record: ................................................................................................................5-7SWAC record/fi nish: ..................................................................4-3 (SWAC East 2nd)Offense: .......................................................................................................Multiple - ProDefense: ........................................................................................................................ 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost ...................................................................................38/21 Staters Returning/Lost .......................................................................................... 18/6

Series Record....................................................................................................TSU, 18-9

eneral Information

2009 Schedule9/5 at Tennessee State912 Hampton9/19 Jacksonville State9/26 Arkansas Pine-Bluff10/3 vs. Tuskegee10/10 at Grambling10/17 at Alcorn State10/24 OPEN10/31 vs. Alabama State11/7 at Prairie View A&M11/14 Jackson State11/21 Mississippi Valley State

2008 Results8/30 Tennessee State (L 34-13)9/6 at Jacksonville St. (L 45-18)9/12 at Louisiana-Monroe (L 37-15)9/20 Central State (W 37-17)9/27 at Ark.-Pine Bluff (W 23-17)10/4 vs. Tuskegee (L 34-24)10/11 Grambling State (L 27-9)10/18 Alcorn St. (W 20-13)10/25 vs. Alabama State (W 17-16)11/8 Prarie View A&M (L 24-10)11/15 at Jackson State (L 37-21)11/22 at Mississippi Valley St.(W 58-23)

September 12, 2009 - Memphis, Tenn.Liberty Bowl - 6;00 p.m. - Southern Heritage Classic

General InformationFull Name: .............................................................................Jackson State UniversityLocation: ....................................................................................................Jackson, Miss. Founded: ....................................................................................................................... 1877Enrollment: ............................................................................................................... 8,523President: ............................................................................................Ronald Mason Jr.Athletics Director: ......................................................................Robert L. Braddy, Sr.Nickname: ................................................................................................................ TigersSchool Colors: ........................................................................................ Blue and WhiteStadium: .....................................................Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Capacity: .................................................................................................................60,492Surface: ......................................................................................................Natural GrassAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: ................................................................Southwestern Athletic (SWAC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: ................................................................................................ Rick ComegyAlma Mater/Year: ...........................................................Millersville University, 1976School Record/Years:..............................................................................21-14 (3 yrs.)Overall Record/Years: ........................................................................................ 129-65Offi ce Phone: ..........................................................................................(601) 979-2295Team Information2008 record: ................................................................................................................7-5SWAC record/fi nish: ...................................6-2/ SWAC Eastern Division ChampionsOffense: ..................................................................................................................Multiple Defense: ........................................................................................................................ 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost ................................................................................... 64/17 Staters Returning/Lost ...........................................................................................17/5

Series Record............................................................................................. TSU, 23-18-2

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Anthony Jones Head Coach

2009 Schedule9/5 at Mississippi State9/12 vs. Tennessee State9/19 Grambling State10/3 Southern10/10 Arkansas Pine-Bluff10/17 Texas Southern10/24 at Mississippi Valley State11/7 vs. Alabama State11/14 at Alabama A&M11/21 Alcorn State

2008 Results8/31 vs. Hampton (L 13-17)9/6 Stillman (W 17-7)9/13 vs. Tennessee State. (L 18-41)9/20 at Grambling State (L 5-14)10/4 Southern (L 28-35)10/11 at Arkansas Pine-BLuff (W 21-10)10/18 at Texas Southern (W 30-14)10/25 Mississippi Valley State (W 29-27)11/8 at Alabama State (W 20-0)11/15 Alabama A&M (W 37-21)11/22 vs. Alcorn State (W 26-21)12/13 Grambling State (L 9-41)

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Game 3... Southern Game 4... Florida A&MSeptember 19, 2009 - Baton Rouge, La.

A. W. Mumford Stadium - 6;00 p.m.

General InformationFull Name: ...................................................................................... Southern UniversityLocation: ................................................................................................Baton Rouge, La. Founded: ...................................................................................................................... 1880Enrollment: ............................................................................................................... 10,814Interim President: ........................................................................ Dr. Kassie FreemanAthletics Director: .....................................................................................Greg LaFleurNickname: .............................................................................................................JaguarsSchool Colors: ........................................................................Columbia Blue and GoldStadium: .................................................................................................... A. W. MumfordCapacity: .................................................................................................................25,500Surface: ......................................................................................................Natural GrassAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: ................................................................Southwestern Athletic (SWAC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: .........................................................................................Pete RichardsonAlma Mater/Year: ......................................................................................Dayton, 1968School Record/Years:......................................................................... 128-57 (17 yrs.)Overall Record/Years: .......................................................................170-71-1 (21 yrs.)Offi ce Phone: .......................................................................................... (225) 771-5900Team Information2008 record: ............................................................................................................... 6-5SWAC record/fi nish: .................................................................................................. 6-2Offense: ..................................................................................................................Multiple Defense: ........................................................................................................................ 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost ...................................................................................38/21 Staters Returning/Lost .......................................................................................... 16/8

Series Record............................................................................................. TSU, 22-18-2

2009 Schedule9/5 at UL-Lafayette9/12 Central State (O)9/19 Tennessee State9/26 Alcorn State10/3 at Jackson State10/17 Fort Valley State10/22 Prairie View A&M10/31 at Ark. Pine Bluff11/7 OPEN11/14 vs. Alabama State11/28 Grambling State12/05 at Texas Southern

2008 Results8/30 Tennessee State (L, 34-13)9/6 at Jacksonville St. (L, 45-18)9/12 at Louisiana-Monroe (L, 37-15)9/20 Central State (W, 37-17)9/27 at Ark.-Pine Bluff (W, 23-17)10/4 vs. Tuskegee (L, 34-24)10/11 Grambling State (L, 27-9)10/18 Alcorn St. (W, 20-13)10/25 vs. Alabama State (W, 17-16)11/8 Prarie View A&M (L, 24-10)11/15 at Jackson State (L, 37-21)11/22 at Mississippi Valley St.(W, 58-23)

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September 26, 2009 - Atlanta, Ga.Georgia Dome - 3;00 p.m. - Atlanta Classic

General InformationFull Name: ..................................................................................Florida A&M UniversityLocation: ................................................................................................ Tallahassee, Fla. Founded: .......................................................................................................................1887Enrollment: ..............................................................................................................12,500President: ...................................................................................Dr. James H. AmmonsAthletics Director: ........................................................................ William “Bill” HayesNickname: .............................................................................................................RattlersSchool Colors: ..................................................................................Orange and GreenStadium: ................................................................................................. Bragg Memorial Capacity: .................................................................................................................25,500Surface: ......................................................................................................Natural GrassAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: .................................................................... Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: .................................................................................................... Joe TaylorAlma Mater/Year: ...................................................................... Western Illinois, 1972School Record/Years:................................................................................... 9-3 (1 yr.)Overall Record/Years: ...................................................................206-79-4 (27yrs.)Offi ce Phone: ........................................................................................ (850) 599-3723Team Information2008 record: ............................................................................................................... 9-3MEAC record/fi nish: .................................................................................................. 5-3 Offense: ............................................................................Multiple- Pro Style - SpreadDefense: .............................................................................................Multiple - 3-4/4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost .................................................................................... 68/7 Staters Returning/Lost ...........................................................................................21/4

Series Record............................................................................................. Tied, 24-24-1

2009 Schedule9/5 Delaware State9/12 at Winston-Salem State9/19 Howard9/26 vs. Tennessee State10/10 at University of Miami10/17 at South Carolina State10/24 Norfolk State10/31 at Morgan State11/7 North Carolina A&T11/14 Hampton 11/21 Bethune-Cookman

2008 Results8/30 Alabama State (W , 30-20) 9/4 at Delaware State ( LOT, 28-35) 9/20 at Howard (W , 51-24) 9/27 vs #23 Tennessee State (W , 28-21) 10/4 South Carolina State (L, 21-28) 10/9 Winston-Salem State (W, 23-0) 10/18 at Southern (W, 52-49) 10/25 at Norfolk State (W, 31-28) 11/1 Morgan State (L, 10-13) 11/8 at North Carolina A&T (W, 45-7) 11/15 Hampton (W, 45-24) 11/22 Bethune-Cookman (W, 58-35)

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Game 5... Southeast Missouri State Game 6... Eastern KentuckyOctober 3, 2009 - Nashville, Tenn.

LP Field - 6;00 p.m.

General InformationFull Name: ........................................................ Southeast Missouri State UniversityLocation: ......................................................................................... Cape Girardeau, Mo. Founded: .......................................................................................................................1875Enrollment: ...............................................................................................................6,000President: .................................................................................Dr. Kenneth W. DobbinsAthletics Director: ......................................................................................John ShaferNickname: ......................................................................................................... RedhawksSchool Colors: ..........................................................................................Red and BlackStadium: ...................................................................................................Houck Stadium Capacity: ................................................................................................................. 10,000Surface: .............................................................................................................. Field TurfAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: .........................................................................................Ohio Valley (OVC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: ................................................................................................ Tony SamuelAlma Mater/Year: .......................................................................... Wichita State, 1984School Record/Years:............................................................................54-28 (7 yrs.)Overall Record/Years: ...........................................................................72-41 (10 yrs.)Offi ce Phone: ..........................................................................................(573) 651-2933Team Information2008 record: ............................................................................................................... 4-8OVC record/fi nish: ..................................................................................................... 2-6Offense: ..................................................................................................................MultipleDefense: ........................................................................................................................ 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost ...................................................................................38/21 Staters Returning/Lost .......................................................................................... 16/8


2008 Results8/28 Southwest Baptist (WOT, 35-28)9/6 at Missouri (L, 52-3)9/11 Tennessee Tech (L, 29-27)9/20 Missouri State (L, 45-28)9/27 at Indiana State (W 24-21)10/4 at Jacksonville State (L, 38-17)10/18 at Eastern Illinois (L, 24-21)10/25 Tennessee State (WOT 27-20)11/1 Eastern Kentucky (L 29-16)11/8 at Murray State (L 17-10)11/15 UT Martin (L, 31-21)11/22 at Austin Peay (W, 33-30)

October 10, 2009 - Richmond, Ky.Roy Kidd Stadium - 5;00 p.m.

General InformationFull Name: .......................................................................Eastern Kentucky UniversityLocation: .....................................................................................................Richmond, Ky. Founded: ...................................................................................................................... 1906Enrollment: ..............................................................................................................16,500President: ...........................................................................................Dr. Doug Whitlock Athletics Director: ....................................................................................... Mark Sandy Nickname: ............................................................................................................ ColonelsSchool Colors: .................................................................................. Maroon and WhiteStadium: .............................................................................................. Roy Kidd Stadium Capacity: ................................................................................................................ 20,000Surface: .............................................................................................................. SyntheticAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: .........................................................................................Ohio Valley (OVC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: ....................................................................................................Dean Hood Alma Mater/Year: ............................................................................Ohio Wesleyan, 86School Record/Years:....................................................................................8-4 (1 yr.)Overall Record/Years: ...................................................................................8-4 (1 yr.)Offi ce Phone: ..........................................................................................(859) 622-2146Team Information2008 record: ............................................................................................................... 8-4OVC record/fi nish: ....................................................................................................... 7-1Offense: ...................................................................................................................Spread Defense: ........................................................................................................................ 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost ................................................................................... 37/17 Staters Returning/Lost ......................................................................................... 12/10

Series Record....................................................................................................EKU, 19-3

Dean HoodHead Coach

Tony SamuelHead Coach

2009 Schedule9/3 at Indiana9/12 OPEN9/19 Tennessee Tech19/26 at Murray State10/3 at Eastern Illinois10/10 Tennessee State10/17 UT Martin10/24 at Austin Peay10/31 Southeast Missouri11/7 at Kentucky11/14 Western Carolina11/21 at Jacksonville State

2008 Results8/28 at Cincinnati (L, 40-7)9/6 Western Kentucky (L, 37-13)9/13 Morehead State. (W, 16-8)9/20 at #25 Tennessee State (L, 34-20)9/27 Austin Peay (WOT, 13-10)10/4 at Tennessee Tech (W, 33-12)10/11 at #18 Jacksonville State (W, 38-35)10/25 Eastern Illinois (W 20-7)11/1 at Southeast Missouri State (W, 29-16)11/15 Murray State (W, 34-7)11/22 at #18 UT Martin (W, 33-31)11/29 at #7 Richmond (L, 38-10)


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2009 Schedule9/3 Quincy University9/12 at Cincinnati9/19 Eastern Illinois9/26 at UT Martin10/3 at Tennessee State10/10 Austin Peay10/17 OPEN10/24 at Tennessee Tech10/31 at Eastern Kentucky11/7 Jacksonville State11/14 Murray State11/21 Southern Illinois

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Game 7... Murray State Game 8... Tennessee TechOctober 17, 2009 - Nashville, Tenn.LP Field - 6:00 p.m. - Biker’s Classic

General InformationFull Name: ...............................................................................Murray State UniversityLocation: ..........................................................................................................Murray, Ky.Founded: .......................................................................................................................1922Enrollment: ..............................................................................................................10, 150President: ...........................................................................................Dr. Randy J. DunnAthletics Director: .........................................................................................Allen WardNickname: ...............................................................................................................RacersSchool Colors: ..........................................................................................Navy and GoldStadium: ....................................................................................... Roy Stewart Stadium Capacity: ..................................................................................................................16,800Surface: .............................................................................................................. Field TurfAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: .........................................................................................Ohio Valley (OVC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: ...................................................................................................Matt Griffi nAlma Mater/Year: ......................................................................New Hampshire, 1992School Record/Years:..............................................................................8-26 (3 yrs.)Overall Record/Years: ........................................................................... 18-50 (5 yrs.)Offi ce Phone: .......................................................................................... (270) 809-6181Team Information2008 record: ................................................................................................................5-7OVC record/fi nish: ......................................................................................................4-4Offense: ..................................................................................................................MultipleDefense: .................................................................................................................... 4-2-5Lettermen Returning/Lost ...................................................................................38/21 Staters Returning/Lost .......................................................................................... 16/8

Series Record.....................................................................................................TSU, 11-9

2008 Results8/28 Lambuth (W, 41-17)9/6 at Indiana (L, 45-3)9/13 Illinois State (L, 42-23)9/20 at Western Kentucky (L, 50-9)9/27 UT Martin (L 63-38)10/4 at Austin Peay (W, 32-12)10/11 Tennessee Tech (L, 51-21)10/18 at Jacksonville State (L, 21-31)11/1 at Eastern Illinois (L, 34-6)11/8 Southeast Missouri State (W 17-10)11/15 at Eastern Kentucky (L, 34-7)11/22 Tennessee State (W, 24-17)

October 31, 2009 - Cookeville, Tenn.Tucker Stadium - 1:30 p.m.

General InformationFull Name: ......................................................... Tennessee Technological UniversityLocation: ................................................................................................ Cookeville, Tenn. Founded: ........................................................................................................................1915Enrollment: .............................................................................................................. 10, 321President: .................................................................................... Dr. Robert “Bob” Bell Athletics Director: ...................................................................................... Mark Wilson Nickname: ..................................................................................................Golden EaglesSchool Colors: ...................................................................................... Purple and GoldStadium: ..................................................................................................Tucker Stadium Capacity: ..................................................................................................................16,500Surface: ..............................................................................................................24/7 TurfAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: .........................................................................................Ohio Valley (OVC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: .............................................................................................Watson Brown Alma Mater/Year: .............................................................................. Vanderbilt, 1973School Record/Years:............................................................................... 7-16 (2 yrs.)Overall Record/Years: .......................................................................101-167 (24 yrs.)Offi ce Phone: ......................................................................................... (931) 372-3930Team Information2008 record: ............................................................................................................... 3-9OVC record/fi nish: ....................................................................................................... 1-7Offense: ..................................................................................................................Multiple Defense: .........................................................................................................Multiple 3-4Lettermen Returning/Lost ................................................................................... 47/18 Staters Returning/Lost .......................................................................................... 18/4


Watson BrownHead Coach

Matt Griffi nHead Coach

2009 Schedule9/10 Pikeville College9/19 at Eastern Kentucky9/26 at Kansas State10/3 Austin Peay10/10 at UT Martin10/17 at Eastern Illinois10/24 at Southeast Missouri State10/31 Tennessee State11/7 at Georgia11/14 at Jacksonville State11/21 Murray State

2008 Results8/28 Gardner-Webb (W, 28-12)9/6 at Louisville (L, 51-10)9/11 at Southeast Missouri State (W, 29-27)9/20 at Western Michigan (L, 41-7)9/25 Central Methodist (W, 47-19)10/4 Eastern Kentucky (L, 33-12)10/11 at Murray State (L, 51-21)10/16 UT Martin (L, 35-7)10/25 at Austin Peay (L, 31-28)11/1 at Tennessee State (L, 41-14)11/8 Jacksonville State (L, 41-17)11/22 Eastern Illinois (L, 38-20)

2009 Schedule9/3 Kentucky Wesleyan9/12 at North Carolina State9/19 at Missouri State9/26 Eastern Kentucky10/10 Jacksonville State10/17 at Tennessee State10/24 at UT Martin10/31 Eastern Illinois11/7 Austin Peay11/14 at Southeast Missouri State11/21 at Tennessee Tech



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Game 9... Tennessee Martin Game 10... Austin Peay StateNovember 7, 2009 - Nashville, Tenn.

LP Field - 5:00 p.m. - Homecoming

General InformationFull Name: .....................................................The University of Tennessee at MartinLocation: .......................................................................................................Martin, Tenn. Founded: ...................................................................................................................... 1900Enrollment: ............................................................................................................... 7,500Chancellor ......................................................................................... Dr. Thomas RakesAthletics Director: ............................................................................................Phil DaneNickname: ..........................................................................................................SkyhawksSchool Colors: ...........................................................................Navy Blue and OrangeStadium: .......................................................................................... H.K. Grantham Field Capacity: .................................................................................................................. 7, 500Surface: .............................................................................................................. Field TurfAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: .........................................................................................Ohio Valley (OVC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: ............................................................................................Jason SimpsonAlma Mater/Year: ............................................................Southern Mississippi, 1995School Record/Years:..............................................................................21-14 (3 yrs.)Overall Record/Years: .............................................................................21-14 (3 yrs.)Offi ce Phone: ........................................................................................... (731) 881-7670Team Information2008 record: ............................................................................................................... 8-4OVC record/fi nish: ..................................................................................................... 6-2Offense: ..................................................................................................................Pro SetDefense: .........................................................................................................................4-4Lettermen Returning/Lost ..................................................................................34/22 Staters Returning/Lost .......................................................................................... 11/15


2008 Results8/30 at South Florida (L, 56-7)9/6 vs. Baker (W, 56-0)9/11 vs. Concordia (Selma) (W, 87-21)9/20 at Austin Peay (W, 31-17)9/27 at Murray State (W 63-38)10/4 Tennessee State (LOT, 30-27)10/9 Eastern Illinois (W, 29-26)10/16 at Tennessee Tech (W, 35-7)10/23 Jacksonville State (L, 31-30)11/8 at Auburn (L 37-20)11/15 at Southeast Missouri State (W, 31-21)11/22 Eastern Kentucky (L, 33-31)

November 14, 2009 - Clarksville, Tenn.Governors Stadium - 4;00 p.m.

General InformationFull Name: .......................................................................Austin Peay State UniversityLocation: ............................................................................................... Clarksville, Tenn. Founded: .......................................................................................................................1927Enrollment: ............................................................................................................... 9,207President: ............................................................................................................. Tim Hall Athletics Director: ..........................................................................................Dave Loos Nickname: ........................................................................................................ GovernorsSchool Colors: ......................................................................................... Red and WhiteStadium: ...........................................................................................Governors Stadium Capacity: ................................................................................................................. 10,000Surface: ...........................................................................................Polytan Mega GrassAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: .........................................................................................Ohio Valley (OVC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: ......................................................................................... Rick Christophel Alma Mater/Year: ................................................................................. Austin Peay, 75School Record/Years:...............................................................................9-13 (2 yrs.)Overall Record/Years: ..............................................................................9-13 (2 yrs.)Offi ce Phone: ...........................................................................................(931) 221-7905Team Information2008 record: ............................................................................................................... 2-9OVC record/fi nish: ............................................................................................ 2-6/t7thOffense: ...........................................................................................................Pro Spread Defense: .................................................................................................................... 4-2-5Lettermen Returning/Lost ...................................................................................54/13 Staters Returning/Lost ...........................................................................................18/7

Series Record.....................................................................................................TSU, 8-3

Rick ChristophelHead Coach

Jason SimpsonHead Coach

2009 Schedule9/5 Newberry9/12 at Youngstown State9/19 at Illinois State9/26 Eastern Illinois10/3 at Tennessee Tech10/10 at Southeast Missouri State10/24 Eastern Kentucky10/31 Jacksonville State11/7 at Murray State11/14 at Tennessee State11/21 UT Martin

2008 Results8/28 at North Dakota State (L, 41-6)9/6 at #16 Georgia Southern (L, 20-34)9/13 Gardenr-Webb. (L, 31-15)9/20 UT Martin (L, 31-17)9/27 at Eastern Kentucky (LOT, 13-10)10/4 Murray State (L, 32-12)10/18 at #21 Tennessee State (L, 37-34)10/25 Tennessee Tech (W 31-28)11/1 at Jacksonville State (L, 35-22)11/15 Eastern Illinois (W, 15-13)11/22 Southeast Missouri State (L, 30-33)

2009 Schedule9/3 Iowa Wesleyan9/12 at Missouri State9/19 at Memphis9/26 Southeast Missouri State10/3 at Jacksonville State10/10 Tennessee Tech10/17 at Eastern Kentucky10/24 Murray State11/7 at Tennessee State11/14 Eastern Illinois11/21 Austin Peay

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Game 11... Eastern Illinois OPPONENT SID DIRECTORYAlabama A&M - Tom GalbraithPhone: ...........................................................................(256) 372-4005Mobile: ........................................................................... (256) 497-9421e-mail:...................................................... [email protected]

Jackson State - Wesley PetersonPhone: ........................................................................... (601) 979-5899e-mail:......................................................wesley.peterson@jsums.edu

Southern - Kevin MannsPhone: ............................................................................. (225) 771-2601e-mail:..............................................................kevinmanns@gmail.com

Florida A&M - Ronnie JohnsonPhone: ............................................................................ (850) 561-2701Mobile: ..........................................................................(850) 443-5765e-mail:............................................................ [email protected]

Southeast Missouri State - Jeff HonzaPhone: ............................................................................(573) 651-2933Mobile ............................................................................. (618)-528-1145e-mail:........................................................................ [email protected]

Eastern Kentucky - Michael ClarkPhone: ............................................................................(859) 622-6170Mobile: ......................................................................... (859) 358-8360e-mail:............................................................... [email protected]

Murray State - John BrushPhone: ........................................................................... (270) 809-7044Mobile: ......................................................................... (270) 293-0590e-mail:.................................................... [email protected]

Tennessee Tech - Rob SchabertPhone: ........................................................................... (931) 372-3088Mobile: ............................................................................(931) 267-1065e-mail:................................................................ [email protected]

Tennessee Martin - Joe LofaroPhone: ............................................................................. (731) 881-7632Mobile: ............................................................................ (731) 514-2905e-mail:.......................................................................... [email protected]

Austin Peay State - Brad KirtleyPhone: .............................................................................. (931) 221-7561Mobile: .......................................................................... (931) 553-2845e-mail:.......................................................................kirtleyb@apsu.edu

Eastern Illinois - Rich MoserPhone: ............................................................................. (217) 581-7480Mobile: ............................................................................ (217) 508-8317e-mail:......................................................................... [email protected]

November 19, 2009 - Charleston, Ill.Obrien Field- 5:30 p.m. - ESPNU-TV

General InformationFull Name: ............................................................................Eastern Illinois UniversityLocation: ....................................................................................................Charleston, Ill. Founded: ...................................................................................................................... 1895Enrollment: .............................................................................................................. 12,040President .........................................................................................Dr. William L. PerryAthletics Director: ................................................................................. Barbara BurkeNickname: ...........................................................................................................PanthersSchool Colors: ............................................................................. Blue, Grey and WhiteStadium: ....................................................................................................... O’Brien Field Capacity: ................................................................................................................. 10,000Surface: ............................................................................................................ Pro-GrassAffi liation: ..................................................................................... NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference: .........................................................................................Ohio Valley (OVC)Coaching StaffHead Coach: ...................................................................................................... Bob SpooAlma Mater/Year: ..................................................................................... Purdue, 1960School Record/Years:.................................................................... 132-109-1 (21 yrs.)Overall Record/Years: ................................................................... 132-109-1 (21 yrs.)Offi ce Phone: ............................................................................................ (217) 581-5031Team Information2008 record: ................................................................................................................5-7OVC record/fi nish: ..................................................................................................... 3-5Offense: .................................................................................................. Multiple Pro SetDefense: ........................................................................................................................ 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost ................................................................................... 42/21 Staters Returning/Lost ........................................................................................... 9/8

Series Record.......................................................................................................EIU, 7-5

2008 Results8/28 at Central Michigan (L, 31-12)9/6 at Illinois (l, 47-21)9/13 Indiana State (W, 38-3)9/20 at Illinois State (W, 25-21)9/27 Jacksonville State (L 23-10)10/9 at UT Martin (L, 29-26)10/18 Southeast Missouri State (W, 24-21)10/25 at Eastern Kentucky (L, 20-7)11/1 Murray State (W, 34-6)11/8 at Tennessee State (L, 45-24)11/15 Austin Peay (L, 15-13)11/22 at Tennesssee Tech (W, 38-20)

Bob SpooHead Coach

2009 Schedule9/3 Illinois State9/12 at Indiana State9/19 at Southeast Missouri State9/26 at Austin Peay 10/3 Eastern Kentucky10/10 at Penn State10/17 atTennessee tech10/24 at Jacksonville State10/31 at Murray State11/14 UT Martin11/19 Tennessee State

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First LastOpponent Game Game W L T StrkAlabama A&M 1933 2008 18 9 0 W1Alabama State 1939 2000 10 1 0 W10Albany State 1969 1970 2 0 0 W2Alcorn State 1947 1972 7 0 0 W7Allen 1947 1967 10 0 0 W10Appalachian State 1998 1998 0 1 0 L1Arkansas State 1944 1947 2 0 0 W2Austin Peay State 1988 2008 8 3 0 W3Ball State 1965 1965 0 0 1 T1Bethune-Cookman 1982 1987 5 1 0 L1Bishop College 1968 1970 3 0 0 W3Bluefi eld State 1954 1954 1 0 0 W1California Poly-Pomona 1979 1979 1 0 0 W1Cameron 1978 1978 1 0 0 W1Central State 1947 1990 27 7 0 L1Clark 1933 1946 6 1 1 W3District of Columbia 1983 1983 1 0 0 W1Drake 1972 1972 1 0 0 W1East Texas State 1986 1986 1 0 0 W1Eastern Illinois 1982 2008 5 7 0 W1Eastern Kentucky 1982 2008 3 19 0 W1Florida A&M 1944 2008 24 24 1 L7Fort Benning 1945 1945 1 0 0 W1Fort Campbell 1964 1964 1 0 0 W1Fort Knox 1964 1964 1 0 0 W1Grambling State 1950 2002 18 21 1 L5Hampton Institute 1983 1984 2 0 0 W2Howard 2001 2001 1 0 0 W1Jackson State 1949 2008 23 18 2 W6Jacksonville State 2003 2008 1 4 0 L1Johnson C. Smith 1938 1939 1 1 0 L1Kentucky State 1935 1984 28 2 1 W25Knoxville 1946 1946 1 0 0 W1Lane 1933 1996 5 0 1 W2Langston 1944 1963 11 3 1 W2Lemoyne 1939 1939 0 0 1 T1Lincoln 1937 1966 19 3 3 W4Long Beach State 1980 1980 1 0 0 W1Louisville 1981 1984 2 0 0 W2Louisville Municipal 1933 1949 6 1 0 W4Maryland State (UMES) 1956 1956 1 0 0 W1McNeese State 1971 1971 1 0 0 W1Middle Tennessee State 1973 1998 9 10 0 L1

First LastOpponent Game Game W L T StrkMiles 1934 1934 0 1 0 L1Mississippi Industrial 1933 1939 6 0 0 W6Mississippi Valley State 1982 2001 4 3 0 W1Morehead State 1988 1995 6 0 0 W6Morgan State 1972 1987 4 0 0 W4Morris Brown 1950 1987 19 2 0 W12Murray State 1988 2008 11 9 0 L1Muskingum 1966 1966 1 0 0 W1Nevada-Las Vegas 1979 1979 0 1 0 L1Nevada-Reno 1986 1986 0 1 0 L1Nicholls State 1980 1981 2 0 0 W2Norfolk State 1972 1972 1 0 0 W1North Carolina A&T 1949 2005 17 6 1 L4North Carolina Central 1946 1978 7 2 0 W6Parsons 1968 1970 3 0 0 W3Paul Quinn 1954 1955 2 0 0 W2Philander Smith 1945 1945 1 0 0 W1Prairie View A&M 1956 2002 3 1 1 W2Rust 1934 1934 1 0 0 W1Samford 2003 2007 3 2 0 W2San Diego State 1967 1968 0 1 1 T1South Carolina State 1959 2004 5 3 0 L1Southeast Missouri State 1991 2008 8 9 0 L1Southern 1945 2008 26 11 2 W1Southern Illinois 1979 1981 1 1 0 W1Southwestern Louisiana 1970 1970 1 0 0 W1Tennessee-Chattanooga 1973 1997 4 3 2 L1Tennessee-Martin 1976 2008 14 4 0 W2Tennessee Tech 1984 2008 13 8 0 W5Texas College 1945 1947 3 0 0 W3Texas Southern 1954 1998 15 4 2 W1Tuskegee 1944 1944 1 0 0 W1Vanderbilt 2006 2006 0 1 0 L1Virginia State 1952 1975 7 1 0 W7Virginia Union 1952 1975 3 0 0 W3West Kentucky Industrial 1933 1934 2 0 0 W2West Virginia State 1935 1953 7 4 2 W4Western Kentucky 1985 2000 2 2 0 L1Wilberforce 1934 1946 6 4 0 W2Wisconsin State-Superior 1971 1971 1 0 0 W1Youngstown State 1959 1959 0 1 0 L1

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TSU vs. Opponents - Series Records


2008 2008 Season ReviewSeason Review


Box Score (Final)Tennessee State vs Alabama A&M (Aug. 30, 2008 at Huntsville, AL)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreTennessee State 3 17 7 7 34 Record: (1-0)Alabama A&M 7 3 0 3 13 Record: (0-1)

Scoring Summary:1st 08:41 TSU BENSON,Eric 31 yd fi eld goal, 12-52 6:19, TSU 3 - AAMU 0 01:21 AAMU ATKINS,Kevin 1 yd run (LICEA,Jeremy kick), 7-28 2:51, TSU 3 - AAMU 72nd 14:14 TSU SPILLMAN,JaJuan 65 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 6-78 1:59, TSU 10 - AAMU 7 07:56 AAMU LICEA,Jeremy 24 yd fi eld goal, 11-66 6:09, TSU 10 - AAMU 10 07:43 TSU SPILLMAN,JaJuan 94 yd kickoff return ( BENSON,Eric kick), TSU 17 - AAMU 10 00:00 TSU BENSON,Eric 29 yd fi eld goal, 7-54 0:55, TSU 20 - AAMU 103rd 06:38 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 12 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 10-80 4:58, TSU 27 - AAMU 104th 12:02 AAMU LICEA,Jeremy 43 yd fi eld goal, 7-14 2:49, TSU 27 - AAMU 13 08:50 TSU FRITZ,Rodney 50 yd fumble recovery (BENSON,Eric kick), , TSU 34 - AAMU 13

TSU AAMUFIRST DOWNS 20 15RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 35-107 27-100PASSING YDS (NET) 292 185Passes Att-Comp-Int 30-16-2 31-16-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 65-399 58-285Fumble Returns-Yards 2-54 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-2 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-160 6-144Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-2Punts (Number-Avg) 3-30.3 4-46.0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-3Penalties-Yards 10-71 6-49Possession Time 32:40 27:20Third-Down Conversions 7 of 13 3 of 11Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-3 3-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-10 1-9

RUSHING: Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 18-70; HEFFNER,Antonio 5-19; BROWN,Preston 5-19; THOMAS,Dante’ 6-18; Team 1-minus 19. Ala-bama A&M-ATKINS,Kevin 11-55; GREEN,Anthony 10-44; STEWARD,Sylvest 3-14; BANKS,Ulysses 1-8; TEAM 2-minus 21.

PASSING: Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 16-30-2-292. Alabama A&M-ATKINS,Kevin 16-31-0-185.

RECEIVING: Tennessee State-JOHNSON,Chris 6-127; WILLIAMS,Javarr 6-64; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 1-65; BELVIN,Brandon 1-27; GRAHAM,Antonio 1-10; THOMAS,Dante’ 1-minus 1. Alabama A&M-HARRIS,Thomas 7-105; GREEN,Anthony 3-33; JOHNSON,Rashad 3-29; STOCKDALE,Geral 2-8; LEICHTFUSS,Todd 1-10.

INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee State-None. Alabama A&M-KEARSE,Frank 1-2; THOMAS,Maurice 1-0.

FUMBLES: Tennessee State-Team 1-1. Alabama A&M-TEAM 2-2; HARRIS,Thomas 1-1.

Stadium: Louis Crews Stadium Attendance: 10,072Kickoff time: 6:00 pm End of Game: 8:50 pm Total elapsed time: 2:50

Offi cials: Referee: K. Moore; Umpire: W. Lamkin; Linesman: J. Goolsby;Line judge: G. Branch; Back judge: A. Moore; Field judge: F. Bassett;Side judge: S. Dixon; Scorer: T. Galbraith;Temperature: 84 F Wind: NE 5 mph Weather: Partly Cloudy

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Box Score (Final) Southern vs Tennessee State

(Sept. 06, 2008 at Nashville, TN)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreSouthern 8 3 14 7 32 Record: (0-2)Tennessee State 0 0 20 14 34 Record: (2-0)

Scoring Summary:1st 00:36 SU STEWART,Juamorr 39 yd pass from LEE,Bryant (HOLLIMON,Gary rush), 11-80 4:13, SU 8 - TSU 02nd 03:34 SU DURAN,Josh 34 yd fi eld goal, 11-59 5:03, SU 11 - TSU 03rd 12:29 TSU JOHNSON,Chris 81 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 2-81 0:24, SU 11 - TSU 7 07:03 SU ROBERTS,Del 11 yd pass from LEE,Bryant (DURAN,Josh kick), 15-78 5:17, SU 18 - TSU 7 04:45 TSU JOHNSON,Chris 8 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (HEFFNER,Antonio pass failed), 5-50 2:10, SU 18 - TSU 13 02:04 SU STEWART,Juamorr 20 yd pass from LEE,Bryant (DURAN,Josh kick), 7-59 2:33, SU 25 - TSU 13 00:29 TSU SPILLMAN,JaJuan 38 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 4-56 1:28, SU 25 - TSU 204th 10:53 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 6 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 6-47 3:12, SU 25 - TSU 27 06:00 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 5 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 7-54 3:19, SU 25 - TSU 34 01:25 SU ALLEN,Curry 13 yd pass from LEE,Bryant (DURAN,Josh kick), 5-72 0:54, SU 32 - TSU 34

SU TSUFIRST DOWNS 27 22RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 37-156 39-148PASSING YDS (NET) 305 315Passes Att-Comp-Int 40-30-1 29-23-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 77-461 68-463Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-37Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-103 4-66Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-21Punts (Number-Avg) 4-40.5 3-37.7Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 9-113 9-80Possession Time 30:32 29:28Third-Down Conversions 10 of 16 7 of 12Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 3-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-12 1-4

RUSHING: Southern-THREAT,Brian 11-58; LEE,Bryant 9-47; SMITH,Kendrick 13-35;JOSEPH,Jerry 2-8; ROBERTS,Del 2-8. Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 22-87; HEFFNER,Antonio 8-68; THOMAS,Dante’ 4-13; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 1-3; Team 4-minus 23.

PASSING: Southern-LEE,Bryant 30-40-1-305. Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 23-29-0-315.

RECEIVING: Southern-STEWART,Juamorr 11-136; ROBERTS,Del 7-56; WHITE,Clevan 5-55; ALLEN,Curry 4-36; SMITH,Kendrick 2-23; THREAT,Brian 1-minus 1. Tennessee State-BELVIN,Brandon 8-56; JOHNSON,Chris 7-158; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 6-97; THOMAS,Dante’ 1-7; EVANS,Ronald 1-minus 3.

INTERCEPTIONS: Southern-None. Tennessee State-WILLIFORD,Larry 1-21.

FUMBLES: Southern-ROBERTS,Del 2-1. Tennessee State-Team 1-0; WILLIAMS,Javarr1-1.

Stadium: LP Field Attendance: 28,830Kickoff time: 6:05p End of Game: 9:21P Total elapsed time: 3:21

Offi cials: Referee: Tony Backert; Umpire: Steve Joest; Linesman: David Seewer; Line judge: Dan Holly; Back judge: Steve Hendley; Field judge: Rod Whittier; Side judge: Kirk Paitsel; Scorer: Jerome Dooley;Temperature: 80 deg Wind: nnw 7mph Weather: Clear

Offensive MVP-Antonio Heffner (TSU)Defensive MVP-Nahshom Bigham (TSU)

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Box Score (Final) Jackson State vs Tennessee State (Sept. 13, 2008 at Memphis, TN)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreJackson State 10 0 0 8 18 Record: (1-2)Tennessee State 0 28 10 3 41 Record: (3-0)

Scoring Summary:1st 04:19 JSU PERRI,Eric 30 yd fi eld goal, 13-45 7:57, JSU 3 - TSU 0 02:27 JSU SIMPSON,Carlos 5 yd pass from RUTLAND,Trae (PERRI,Eric kick), 4-21 1:51, JSU 10 - TSU 02nd 13:00 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 1 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 10-57 4:23, JSU 10 - TSU 7 06:36 TSU HEFFNER,Antonio 1 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 13-69 5:23, JSU 10 - TSU 14 02:37 TSU CLIFFORD,Eugene 43 yd interception return (BENSON,Eric kick), JSU 10 - TSU 21 00:19 TSU BELVIN,Brandon 18 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 2-24 0:39, JSU 10 - TSU 283rd 05:18 TSU BENSON,Eric 27 yd fi eld goal, 7-36 3:27, JSU 10 - TSU 31 04:06 TSU JOHNSON,Ty’Ron 39 yd interception return (BENSON,Eric kick), JSU 10 - TSU 384th 10:33 JSU DORZON,Bloi-Dei 2 yd run (MOSLEY,Michael rush), 2-4 0:52, JSU 18 - TSU 38 05:11 TSU BENSON,Eric 43 yd fi eld goal, 8-49 5:10, JSU 18 - TSU 41

JSU TSUFIRST DOWNS 16 15RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 34-154 39-148PASSING YDS (NET) 104 137Passes Att-Comp-Int 29-11-3 16-11-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 63-258 55-285Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-1 1-38Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-142 3-34Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 3-85Punts (Number-Avg) 4-20.2 3-32.0Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-1Penalties-Yards 8-68 10-85Possession Time 30:20 29:40Third-Down Conversions 3 of 11 3 of 10Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 4-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-6 0-0

RUSHING: Jackson State-DORZON,Bloi-Dei 19-99; RUTLAND,Trae 4-30; MOSLEY,Michael 6-14; SIMPSON,Carlos 1-10; PIPPEN,Demario 2-6; EDWARDS,luther 1-1; EVERETT,Carlos 1-minus 6. Tennessee State-THOMAS,Dante’ 8-48; HEFFNER,Antonio 12-48; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 1-32; WILLIAMS,Javarr 13-17; BROWN,Preston 3-11; Team 2-minus 8.

PASSING: Jackson State-MOSLEY,Michael 6-20-1-47; RUTLAND,Trae 5-9-2-57. Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 11-16-0-137.

RECEIVING: Jackson State-SIMPSON,Carlos 4-33; DORZON,Bloi-Dei 2-7; EVERETT,Carlos 1-23; TILLMAN,Keenan 1-13; DIXON,Cedric 1-11; SPAIN,Specner 1-10; WILDER,Marcell. 1-7. Tennessee State-JOHNSON,Chris 4-59; BELVIN,Brandon 4-56; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 2-14; WILLIAMS,Javarr 1-8.

INTERCEPTIONS: Jackson State-None. Tennessee State-CLIFFORD,Eugene 1-43; JOHNSON,Ty’Ron 1-39; BIGHAM,Nahshon 1-3.

FUMBLES: Jackson State-MOSLEY,Michael 1-0. Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 1-1; Team 1-0.

Stadium: Liberty Bowl Attendance: 50,794Kickoff time: 6:12p End of Game: 9:24 Total elapsed time: 3:12Offi cials: Referee: Keith Moore; Umpire: Chad Walker; Linesman: Richmond Willia; Line judge: Glenn Branch; Back judge: Alvin Moore; Field judge: Anthony Fleming; Side judge: Wes Booker; Scorer: Jerome Dooley;Temperature: 88 deg Wind: nnw 10 Weather: Partly cloudy, hot

Offensive MVP-Antonio Heffner-TSU(3rd SHC Off MVP)Defensive MVP-Eugene Clifford-TSU

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Box Score (Final)Eastern Kentucky vs #25 Tennessee State

(Sept. 20, 2008 at Nashville, TN)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreEastern Kentucky 3 10 7 0 20 Record: (1-3,0-1)Tennessee State 10 10 7 7 34 Record: (4-0,1-0)

Scoring Summary:1st 10:16 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 48 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 6-80 1:25, EKU 0 - TSU 7 06:06 EKU LONG, Taylor 36 yd fi eld goal, 9-54 4:03, EKU 3 - TSU 7 03:04 TSU BENSON,Eric 35 yd fi eld goal, 8-51 2:55, EKU 3 - TSU 102nd 12:36 EKU LONG, Taylor 30 yd fi eld goal, 7-14 2:19, EKU 6 - TSU 10 05:31 TSU BELVIN,Brandon 62 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 1-62 0:11, EKU 6 - TSU 17 02:46 EKU WATTS, Cody 6 yd pass from HOLLAND, Allan (LONG, Taylor kick), 7-76 2:43, EKU 13 - TSU 17 00:00 TSU BENSON,Eric 21 yd fi eld goal, 7-50 2:41, EKU 13 - TSU 203rd 04:55 TSU BELVIN,Brandon 19 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 6-54 2:33, EKU 13 - TSU 27 02:05 EKU WALKER, C.J. 1 yd pass from HOLLAND, Allan (LONG, Taylor kick), 6-54 2:41, EKU 20 - TSU 274th 12:19 TSU EVANS,Ronald 3 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 12-65 4:39, EKU 20 - TSU 34

EKU TSUFIRST DOWNS 15 22RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 22-9 46-229PASSING YDS (NET) 244 314Passes Att-Comp-Int 37-21-0 28-20-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 59-253 74-543Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-6Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-110 4-84Interception Returns-Yards 2-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 7-39.6 3-32.0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 3-20 11-105Possession Time 27:30 32:30Third-Down Conversions 3 of 12 8 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 4-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-0 3-27

RUSHING: Eastern Kentucky-WALKER, C.J. 13-15; BANJOMAN, H.B. 2-10; WATTS, Cody 2-6; TURNER, Kelvin 1-4; HOLLAND, Allan 4-minus 26. Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 17-117; HEFFNER,Antonio 10-48; THOMAS,Dante’ 13-44; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 3-24; BROWN,Preston 1-3; Team 2-minus 7.

PASSING: Eastern Kentucky-HOLLAND, Allan 21-37-0-244. TennesseeState-HEFFNER,Antonio 20-28-2-314.

RECEIVING: Eastern Kentucky-WALKER, C.J. 6-38; SIZEMORE, S. 4-45; FUQUA, Stephon 3-61; DAVIS, Shannon 3-60; WATTS, Cody 2-29; CROMER, Evan 2-7; HOLLAND, Allan 1-4. Tennessee State-BELVIN,Brandon 6-120; JOHNSON,Chris 4-112; SPILLMAN,JaJuan4-26; WILLIAMS,Javarr 3-29; EVANS,Ronald 3-27.

INTERCEPTIONS: Eastern Kentucky-CALDWELL, J. 1-0; JONES, Tyjuan 1-0. Tennessee State-None.

FUMBLES: Eastern Kentucky-SIZEMORE, S. 1-1. Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 1-1.

Stadium: LP Field Attendance: 8,276Kickoff time: 5:00p End of Game: 8:19p Total elapsed time: 3:19

Offi cials: Referee: Bob Powell; Umpire: John Graham; Linesman: Tom Danner; Line judge: John Smoot; Back judge: Tom Hahs; Field judge: Burney Jenkins; Side judge: Chip Shields; Scorer: Jerome Dooley;Temperature: 81 deg Wind: NE 5-10 Weather: Cloudy


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Box Score (Final) Florida A&M vs #23 Tennessee State

(Sept. 27, 2008 at Atlanta, GA)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreFlorida A&M 14 14 0 0 28 Record: (3-1)Tennessee State 0 14 0 7 21 Record: (4-1)

Scoring Summary:1st 09:01 FAMU SMITH,A 26 yd pass from PULLEY,C (SCOTT,T kick), 5-69 2:27, FAMU 7 - TSU 0 01:51 FAMU HENRY,D 10 yd run (SCOTT,T kick), 8-87 4:33, FAMU 14 - TSU 02nd 10:54 FAMU PULLEY,C 44 yd run (SCOTT,T kick), 3-44 1:07, FAMU 21 - TSU 0 09:40 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 4 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 4-77 1:06, FAMU 21 - TSU 7 06:14 TSU BELVIN,Brandon 55 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 3-65 1:10, FAMU 21 - TSU 14 02:27 FAMU PULLEY,C 29 yd run (SCOTT,T kick), 8-70 3:41, FAMU 28 - TSU 144th 03:53 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 3 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 12-85 3:26, FAMU 28 - TSU 21

FAMU TSUFIRST DOWNS 18 22RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 36-190 31-136PASSING YDS (NET) 210 241Passes Att-Comp-Int 27-21-1 37-20-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 63-400 68-377Fumble Returns-Yards 1-36 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-2Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-49 5-95Interception Returns-Yards 1-8 1-0Punts (Number-Avg) 5-36.0 5-34.4Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-2Penalties-Yards 9-91 4-25Possession Time 33:43 26:17Third-Down Conversions 9 of 15 5 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 2-2Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-13 3-23

RUSHING: Florida A&M-PULLEY,C 10-98; SYLVESTER,P 18-96; HENRY,D 2-13; BENSON,M 1-1; TEAM 2-minus 1; PAGE,L 1-minus 4; BATTLE,E 2-minus 13. Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 15-86; WILLIAMS,Javarr 13-45; THOMAS,Dante’ 3-5.

PASSING: Florida A&M-BATTLE,E 12-14-1-110; PULLEY,C 9-13-0-100. Ten-nessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 20-37-1-241.

RECEIVING: Florida A&M-ELLIOTT,K 8-82; WEST,I 5-79; SYLVESTER,P 2-14; SMITH,A 1-26; PURCELL,M 1-8; JENKINES,T 1-8; BENSON,M 1-minus 1; PAGE,L 1-minus 2; NIGHT,J 1-minus 4. Tennessee State-BELVIN,Brandon 6-105; EVANS,Ronald 5-24; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 4-88; JOHNSON,Chris 2-14; JACKSON,Javier 2-14; WILLIAMS,Javarr1-minus 4.

INTERCEPTIONS: Florida A&M-HALL,Q 1-8. Tennessee State-CLIFFORD,Eugene 1-0.

FUMBLES: Florida A&M-None. Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 2-2.

Stadium: Georgia Dome Attendance: 50,428Kickoff time: 4:09p End of Game: 7:35p Total elapsed time: 3:28

Offi cials: Referee: Donell Leathers; Umpire: David Parker; Linesman: Robert Thompson; Line judge: Darryl Paupaw; Back judge: Eric McCoy; Field judge: Raymond Daniel; Side judge: James Mitchell; Scorer: Jerome Dooley;Temperature: Indoors Wind: Weather:

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Box Score (Final) Tennessee State vs UT Martin (Oct. 04, 2008 at Martin, TN)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 OT ScoreTennessee State 7 0 10 7 6 30 Record: (5-1,2-0)UT Martin 7 10 0 7 3 27 Record: (4-2,2-1)

Scoring Summary:1st 12:22 UTM HICKS 21 yd pass from THOMPSON (HANSEN kick), 7-73 2:38, TSU 0 - UTM 7 01:41 TSU THOMAS,Dante’ 11 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 3-57 1:21, TSU 7 - UTM 72nd 10:48 UTM MILLER 25 yd interception return (HANSEN kick), TSU 7 - UTM 14 09:23 UTM HANSEN 23 yd fi eld goal, 4-8 1:04, TSU 7 - UTM 173rd 09:27 TSU HEFFNER,Antonio 10 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 6-18 2:57, TSU 14 - UTM 17 02:30 TSU BENSON,Eric 20 yd fi eld goal, 7-77 3:34, TSU 17 - UTM 174th 11:06 UTM YOUNG 2 yd run (HANSEN kick), 13-71 6:17, TSU 17 - UTM 24 04:04 TSU HEFFNER,Antonio 1 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 15-77 6:53, TSU 24 - UTM 24OT 00:00 UTM HANSEN 40 yd fi eld goal, 11-0 17:30, TSU 24 - UTM 27 00:00 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 11 yd run, 11-0 17:30, TSU 30 - UTM 27

TSU UTMFIRST DOWNS 19 17RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 48-177 35-133PASSING YDS (NET) 155 146Passes Att-Comp-Int 21-10-1 29-14-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 69-332 64-279Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-21 2-17Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-93 5-113Interception Returns-Yards 2-29 1-25Punts (Number-Avg) 6-37.8 4-45.5Fumbles-Lost 2-1 3-2Penalties-Yards 7-48 3-16Possession Time 47:29 27:31Third-Down Conversions 7 of 14 4 of 12Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 2-2Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 4-28

RUSHING: Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 26-163; THOMAS,Dante’ 5-33; HEFFNER,Antonio 15-minus 6; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 2-minus 13. UT Martin-YOUNG 15-45;BARNES 11-44; THOMAS 3-27; BOURNE 4-14; THOMPSON 2-3.

PASSING: Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 10-21-1-155. UT Martin-THOMPSON 14-28-2-146; ANOKA 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Tennessee State-BELVIN,Brandon 4-87; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 3-36; WILLIAMS,Javarr 2-17; JORDAN,Gershom 1-15. UT Martin-HICKS 4-59; THOMAS 4-39; BARNES 3-24; AKBAR 1-10; PATTERSON 1-7; DANIEL, EJ 1-7.

INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee State-TARVER,Sidney 1-29; LEVINE,Anthony 1-0. UT Martin-MILLER 1-25.

FUMBLES: Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 1-1; WILLIAMS,Javarr 1-0. UT Martin-THOMPSON 1-0; YOUNG 1-1; BARNES 1-1.

Stadium: Graham Stadium Attendance: 7,549Kickoff time: 2:00 pm End of Game: 5:25 pm Total elapsed time: 3:25

Offi cials: Referee: Matt Young; Umpire: Casey Moreland; Linesman: Steve Swift; Line judge: Jeff Irwin; Back judge: John Wright; Field judge: Jay Brown; Side judge: Danny Doyle; Scorer: Ryne Rickman; Temperature: Mid-80’s Wind: 5 mph N Weather: Sunny, clearUTM record attendance


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Box Score (Final)Austin Peay vs #21 Tennessee State

(Oct 18, 2008 at Nashville, TN)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreAustin Peay 12 0 15 7 34 Record: (0-7,0-4)Tennessee State 14 13 7 3 37 Record: (6-1,3-0)Murray State

Scoring Summary:1st 10:53 TSU BROWN,Preston 1 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 9-61 4:07, APSU 0 - TSU 7 02:14 APSU SANDERS, Jon 3 yd pass from JENNINGS, T.C. (BELL, John kick failed), 15-64 8:34, APSU 6 - TSU 7 00:27 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 23 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 4-66 1:40, APSU 6 - TSU 14 00:09 APSU MINES, Adrian 53 yd pass from JENNINGS, T.C. (COURTNEY, Jay rush failed), 1-53 0:08, APSU 12 - TSU 142nd 10:06 TSU BENSON,Eric 26 yd fi eld goal, 10-51 4:58, APSU 12 - TSU 17 04:25 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 40 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 5-69 2:42, APSU 12 - TSU 24 00:10 TSU BENSON,Eric 31 yd fi eld goal, 9-47 2:59, APSU 12 - TSU 273rd 11:56 APSU WHITE, Ryan 3 yd run (JENNINGS, T.C. rush), 9-75 2:56, APSU 20 - TSU 27 09:15 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 3 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 6-65 2:32, APSU 20 - TSU 34 03:20 APSU TOWNSEND, Theo 1 yd run (BELL, John kick), 13-70 5:47, APSU 27 - TSU 344th 11:18 APSU MORRIS, P.R. 11 yd interception return (BELL, John kick), APSU 34 - TSU 34 00:02 TSU BENSON,Eric 29 yd fi eld goal, 10-54 4:52, APSU 34 - TSU 37

APSU TSUFIRST DOWNS 21 24RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 41-173 53-377PASSING YDS (NET) 167 108Passes Att-Comp-Int 21-12-2 12-7-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 62-340 65-485Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-139 5-101Interception Returns-Yards 2-11 2-18Punts (Number-Avg) 2-28.0 1-30.0Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 5-29 15-125Possession Time 29:01 30:59Third-Down Conversions 8 of 12 3 of 10Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 5-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 2-22

RUSHING: Austin Peay-TOWNSEND, Theo 27-150; WHITE, Ryan 5-21; FORREST, Jontam 1-5; LYLE, Jeff 2-4; JENNINGS, T.C. 6-minus 7. Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 30-195; HEFFNER,Antonio 7-72; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 7-61; BROWN,Preston 4-18; THOMAS,Dante’ 4-16; EVANS,Ronald 1-15.

PASSING: Austin Peay-JENNINGS, T.C. 12-17-1-167; CAFFEE, Trent 0-3-1-0; TEAM 0-1-0-0. Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 7-12-2-108.

RECEIVING: Austin Peay-MINES, Adrian 6-97; FREDERICK, Lani 2-46; THOMAS, Scott 2-9; LYLE, Jeff 1-12; SANDERS, Jon 1-3. Tennessee State-BELVIN,Brandon 2-39; WILLIAMS,Javarr 2-21; EVANS,Ronald 1-21; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 1-19; THOMAS,Dante’ 1-8.

INTERCEPTIONS: Austin Peay-MORRIS, P.R. 1-11; DAVIS, LaDarius 1-0. Tennessee State-CLIFFORD,Eugene 1-18; WILLIFORD,Larry 1-0.

FUMBLES: Austin Peay-None. Tennessee State-None.

Stadium: LP Field Attendance: 9,358Kickoff time: 5:01p End of Game: 8:16p Total elapsed time: 3;15

Offi cials: Referee: Bob Powell; Umpire: John Graham; Linesman: Tom Danner; Line judge: John Smoot; Back judge: Tom Hahs; Field judge: Burney Jenkins; Side judge: Chip Shields; Scorer: Jerome Dooley;Temperature: 66 deg Wind: nne 5-10 Weather: sunny

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Box Score (Final) #19 Tennessee State vs Southeast Missouri

(Oct. 25, 2008 at Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 OT ScoreTennessee State 3 14 0 3 0 20 Record: (6-2,3-1)Southeast Missouri 0 3 0 17 7 27 Record: (3-5,1-3)

Scoring Summary:1st 10:41 TSU BENSON,Eric 37 yd fi eld goal, 9-51 4:13, TSU 3 - SEMO 02nd 12:23 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 6 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 15-99 9:33, TSU 10 - SEMO 0 07:48 SEMO SPADA, Doug 26 yd fi eld goal, 11-51 4:35, TSU 10 - SEMO 3 00:31 TSU THOMAS,Dante’ 4 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 8-39 3:04, TSU 17 - SEMO 34th 14:36 SEMO PEOPLES, Walter 8 yd pass from LILLARD, H. (SPADA, Doug kick), 5-37 1:08, TSU 17 - SEMO 10 04:42 SEMO HOLLOMAN, Timmy 34 yd pass from LILLARD, H. (SPADA, Doug kick), 7-75 3:12, TSU 17 - SEMO 17 00:29 TSU BENSON,Eric 18 yd fi eld goal, 10-36 3:54, TSU 20 - SEMO 17 00:00 SEMO SPADA, Doug 37 yd fi eld goal, 4-37 0:21, TSU 20 - SEMO 20OT 15:00 SEMO SCHEIBLE, Matt 5 yd run (SPADA, Doug kick), 4-25 0:00, TSU 20 - SEMO 27

TSU SEMOFIRST DOWNS 23 16RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 50-217 28-57PASSING YDS (NET) 233 236Passes Att-Comp-Int 22-14-3 29-15-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 72-450 57-293Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-18 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-72 4-86Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 3-44Punts (Number-Avg) 1-24.0 4-40.0Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0Penalties-Yards 8-80 5-40Possession Time 36:51 23:09Third-Down Conversions 5 of 11 6 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 3-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-15 1-5

RUSHING: Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 30-125; HEFFNER,Antonio 11-49; THOMAS,Dante’ 8-30; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 1-13. Southeast Missouri-HOLLOMAN, Timmy 18-53; HARRIS, Henry 5-19; SCHEIBLE, Matt 1-5; LILLARD, H. 4-minus 20.

PASSING: Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 14-22-3-233. Southeast Missouri-LILLARD, H. 15-29-0-236.

RECEIVING: Tennessee State-JOHNSON,Chris 5-70; BELVIN,Brandon 4-41; WILLIAMS,Javarr 2-47; JACKSON,Javier 1-57; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 1-14; THOMAS,Dante’ 1-4. Southeast Missouri-PEOPLES, Walter 7-89; AHAMEFULE, C. 4-85; HOLLOMAN, Timmy 3-41; EDWARDS, Miles 1-21.

INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee State-None. Southeast Missouri-KL-APROTH, P. 1-23; STAUFFER, Nick 1-21; BLANFORT, Bryan 1-0.

FUMBLES: Tennessee State-None. Southeast Missouri-LILLARD, H. 1-0.

Stadium: Houck Attendance: 9,750 Kickoff time: 1 p.m. End of Game: 4:01 pm Total elapsed time: 3:01

Offi cials: Referee: Matt Young; Umpire: Casey Moreland; Linesman: Steve Swift; Line judge: Jeff Irwin; Back judge: John Wright; Field judge: Jay Brown; Side judge: Danny Doyle; Scorer: Tyler Koonce;Temperature: 58 F Wind: W 9 MPH Weather: Sunny


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Box Score (Final)Tennessee Tech vs #25 Tennessee State

(Nov. 01, 2008 at Nashville, TN)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreTennessee Tech 7 0 0 7 14 Record: (3-7,1-5)Tennessee State 7 14 7 13 41 Record: (7-2,4-1)

Scoring Summary:1st 10:32 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 4 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 5-24 2:23, TTU 0 - TSU 7 00:08 TTU WILKERSON, Cedr 1 yd run (KRAEMER, Justin kick), 16-70 5:45, TTU 7 - TSU 72nd 11:03 TSU GROOMS,Dominic 1 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 10-65 3:58, TTU 7 - TSU 14 02:57 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 5 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 11-80 4:53, TTU 7 - TSU 213rd 04:36 TSU SPILLMAN,JaJuan 9 yd pass from GROOMS,Dominic (BENSON,Eric kick), 14-86 7:49, TTU 7 - TSU 284th 06:11 TSU JOHNSON,Chris 6 yd pass from GROOMS,Dominic (BENSON,Eric kick), 8-47 3:51, TTU 7 - TSU 35 02:18 TSU BROWN,Preston 12 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick failed), 4-41 2:04, TTU 7 - TSU 41 00:53 TTU BENFORD, Tim 21 yd pass from LOWERY, Josh (KRAEMER, Justin kick), 5-57 1:18, TTU 14 - TSU 41

TTU TSUFIRST DOWNS 17 23RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 40-154 53-212PASSING YDS (NET) 115 138Passes Att-Comp-Int 21-10-2 19-15-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 61-269 72-350Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 2-4 2-37Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-150 3-32Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-56Punts (Number-Avg) 4-46.5 4-33.2Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0Penalties-Yards 6-56 9-56Possession Time 24:34 35:26Third-Down Conversions 6 of 13 5 of 12Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 3 of 3Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 6-6Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-7 2-16

RUSHING: Tennessee Tech-GAY, Dontey 11-49; HUDSON, Tremain 5-47; SAILES, Henry 5-36; WILKERSON, Cedr 14-23; LOWERY, Josh 1-14; TEAM 1-0; SWEENEY, Lee 3-minus 15. Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 24-125; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 5-30; EVANS,Ronald2-21; BROWN,Preston 3-21; THOMAS,Dante’ 6-19; GROOMS,Dominic 11-0; Team 2-minus 4.

PASSING: Tennessee Tech-SWEENEY, Lee 9-19-1-94; LOWERY, Josh 1-2-1-21. Tennessee State-GROOMS,Dominic 15-19-0-138.

RECEIVING: Tennessee Tech-ROBINSON, Anton 3-59; BENFORD, Tim 2-31; WILKERSON, Cedr 2-9; WALLACE, Mauric 1-8; STEVENS, Charli 1-6; HUDSON, Tremain 1-2. Tennessee State-JOHNSON,Chris 5-60; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 4-21; BELVIN,Brandon 3-45; EVANS,Ronald 2-11; THOMAS,Dante’ 1-1.

INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee Tech-None. Tennessee State-LEVINE,Anthony 1-25; WILLIFORD,Larry 1-11; CLIFFORD,Eugene 0-20.

FUMBLES: Tennessee Tech-SAILES, Henry 1-0; BENFORD, Tim 1-1. Ten-nessee State-None.

Stadium: LP Field Attendance: 24,361Kickoff time: 5:00 End of Game: 7:56 Total elapsed time: 2:56

Offi cials: Referee: Butch Stovall; Umpire: John Short; Linesman: Michael Salas; Line judge: Dan Holly; Back judge: Fred McCollum; Field judge: Phil Faust; Side judge: Greg Koerner; Scorer: Jerome Dooley;Temperature: 70 deg Wind: NW 5-8 Weather: Sunny

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Box Score (Final) Eastern Illinois vs #18 Tennessee State

(Nov. 08, 2008 at Nashville, TN)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreEastern Illinois 0 3 7 14 24 Record: (4-6,2-4)Tennessee State 14 10 7 14 45 Record: (8-2,5-1)

Scoring Summary:1st 08:56 TSU BELVIN,Brandon 52 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 6-80 2:51, EIU 0 - TSU 7 06:00 TSU BELVIN,Brandon 14 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 4-29 1:56, EIU 0 - TSU 142nd 11:39 TSU HEFFNER,Antonio 3 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 12-89 4:27, EIU 0 - TSU 21 06:06 TSU BENSON,Eric 22 yd fi eld goal, 9-56 4:23, EIU 0 - TSU 24 01:55 EIU WILKE 32 yd fi eld goal, 9-56 4:02, EIU 3 - TSU 243rd 09:46 EIU McGRATH 5 yd pass from REEDER (WILKE kick), 10-65 5:07, EIU 10 - TSU 24 07:56 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 51 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 5-60 1:50, EIU 10 - TSU 314th 14:28 TSU WILLIAMS,Javarr 11 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 7-71 3:03, EIU 10 - TSU 38 11:49 EIU KESLER 6 yd pass from REEDER (WILKE kick), 8-55 2:39, EIU 17 - TSU 38 04:40 TSU BELVIN,Brandon 6 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 8-69 4:38, EIU 17 - TSU 45 02:17 EIU BESS 8 yd run (WILKE kick), 12-73 2:17, EIU 24 - TSU 45

EIU TSUFIRST DOWNS 15 24RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 30-114 55-309PASSING YDS (NET) 207 162Passes Att-Comp-Int 38-18-0 14-7-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 68-321 69-471Fumble Returns-Yards 1-50 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 2-10 1-4Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-143 3-59Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 5-41.4 4-43.8Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 5-50 8-45Possession Time 27:06 32:54Third-Down Conversions 5 of 15 4 of 10Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 3 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 5-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-12 2-13

RUSHING: Eastern Illinois-BESS 15-90; WALKER 5-20; WARD 5-11; WILLIAMS 1-2; REEDER 4-minus 9. Tennessee State-WILLIAMS,Javarr 14-93; BROWN,Preston 10-64; HEFFNER,Antonio 10-61; THOMAS,Dante’ 9-33; EVANS,Ronald 4-26; GROOMS,Dominic 1-20; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 4-15; Team 3-minus 3.

PASSING: Eastern Illinois-REEDER 18-38-0-207. Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 7-14-0-162.

RECEIVING: Eastern Illinois-McGRATH 6-56; GRAVES 5-73; KESLER 3-45; BESS 2-24; WALKER 1-7; NOZINOR 1-2. Tennessee State-BELVIN,Brandon 4-85; WILLIAMS,Javarr 2-63; JOHNSON,Chris 1-14.

INTERCEPTIONS: Eastern Illinois-None. Tennessee State-None.

FUMBLES: Eastern Illinois-REEDER 1-1. Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 1-1.

Stadium: LP Field Attendance: 6,393Kickoff time: 1:00p End of Game: 4:12p Total elapsed time: 3:12

Offi cials: Referee: Bob Powell; Umpire: John Graham; Linesman: Tom Danner; Line judge: John Smoot; Back judge: Tom Hahs; Field judge: Burney Jenkins; Side judge: Chip Shields; Scorer: Jerome Dooley;Temperature: 57 deg Wind: w10-15 Weather: sunny

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Box Score (Final) #18 Tennessee State vs Jacksonville State

(Nov. 15, 2008 at Jacksonville, Ala.)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreTennessee State 7 7 0 7 21 Record: (8-3,5-2)Jacksonville State 7 10 3 6 26 Record: (8-3,6-2)

Scoring Summary:1st 05:42 TSU SPILLMAN,JaJuan 63 yd pass from HEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 4-89 1:27, TSU 7 - JAXST 0 01:25 JAXST RIDGEWAY,Andrew 72 yd blocked FG return (HALLFORD,Gavin kick), TSU 7 - JAXST 72nd 12:41 TSU THOMAS,Dante’ 1 yd run (BENSON,Eric kick), 4-14 1:57, TSU 14 - JAXST 7 01:31 JAXST MIDDLETON,Calvi 1 yd run (HALLFORD,Gavin kick), 7-74 1:44, TSU 14 - JAXST 14 00:00 JAXST HALLFORD,Gavin 48 yd fi eld goal, 5-30 0:26, TSU 14 - JAXST 173rd 08:58 JAXST HALLFORD,Gavin 36 yd fi eld goal, 10-33 4:12, TSU 14 - JAXST 204th 11:35 TSU BELVIN,Brandon 0 yd fumble recovery (BENSON,Eric kick), 10-73 3:42, TSU 21 - JAXST 20 00:13 JAXST MIDDLETON,Calvi 3 yd run (PERRILLOUX,Ryan pass failed), 14-84 5:25, TSU 21 - JAXST 26

TSU JAXSTFIRST DOWNS 20 16RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 50-177 36-174PASSING YDS (NET) 170 119Passes Att-Comp-Int 23-11-0 22-13-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 73-347 58-293Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-42 5--5Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-57 4-106Interception Returns-Yards 1-18 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 7-33.7 6-39.2Fumbles-Lost 3-0 4-2Penalties-Yards 7-46 4-30Possession Time 35:39 24:21Third-Down Conversions 7 of 17 6 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-5 3-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-8 5-34

RUSHING: Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 17-55; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 5-53; BROWN,Preston 9-36; THOMAS,Dante’ 15-36; BLEDSOE,Kevin 1-2; EVANS,Ronald 2-1; Team 1-minus 4; JACKSON,Javier 0-minus 2; BELVIN,Brandon 0-0. Jacksonville State-JACKSON,Daniel 17-105; PERRILLOUX,Ryan 11-50; MIDDLETON,Calvi 6-20; CAMERON,Jeffery 1-4; TEAM 1-minus 5.

PASSING: Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 11-23-0-170. Jacksonville State-PERRILLOUX,Ryan 13-21-1-119; TEAM 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Tennessee State-SPILLMAN,JaJuan 6-104; JOHNSON,Chris 3-55; BELVIN,Brandon 1-13; EVANS,Ronald 1-minus 2. Jacksonville State-CAMERON,Jeffery 5-46; MIDDLETON,Calvi 3-13; JACKSON,Daniel 2-11; WILKERSON,James 1-39; WHIDDON,John 1-6; DUPREE,Maurice 1-4.

INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee State-HALL,Marquez 1-18. Jacksonville State-None.

FUMBLES: Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 1-0; THOMAS,Dante’ 1-0; Team 1-0. Jacksonville State-PERRILLOUX,Ryan 2-1; TEAM 1-0; DUPREE,Maurice 1-1.

Stadium: Paul Snow Memorial Attendance: 7,956Kickoff time: 2:00 pm End of Game: 5:18 pm Total elapsed time: 3:18

Offi cials: Referee: Ken Switzer; Umpire: Shawn Wortman; Linesman: Chris Barney; Line judge: Roy Woods; Back judge: Greg Brey; Field judge: Steve Horn; Side judge: Tom Weber;Temperature: 48 Wind: 10-15 W Weather: Windy & Cloudy

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Box Score (Final) #25 Tennessee State vs Murray State

(Nov. 22, 2008 at Murray, Ky.)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreTennessee State 0 7 10 0 17 Record: (8-4,5-3)Murray State 3 14 7 0 24 Record: (5-7,4-4)

Scoring Summary:1st 08:00 MUR CULLEN, Kienan 28 yd fi eld goal, 14-57 7:00, TSU 0 - MUR 32nd 09:57 MUR ARD, Daniel 9 yd pass from EHRHARDT, Jeff (CULLEN, Kienan kick), 6-36 2:35, TSU 0 - MUR 10 05:16 TSU SPILLMAN,JaJuan 15 yd pass fromHEFFNER,Antonio (BENSON,Eric kick), 8-49 4:30, TSU 7 - MUR 10 00:09 MUR NELSON, DeAngel 9 yd pass from EHRHARDT, Jeff (CULLEN, Kienan kick), 4-29 0:45, TSU 7 - MUR 173rd 09:34 TSU BELVIN,Brandon 10 yd pass from GROOMS,Dominic (BENSON,Eric kick), 11-66 5:24, TSU 14 - MUR 17 07:43 MUR HARRIS, Marcus 30 yd pass from EHRHARDT, Jeff (CULLEN, Kienan kick), 5-60 1:44, TSU 14 - MUR 24 04:05 TSU BENSON,Eric 22 yd fi eld goal, 9-58 3:29, TSU 17 - MUR 24

TSU MURFIRST DOWNS 19 13RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 38-113 33-108PASSING YDS (NET) 210 141Passes Att-Comp-Int 33-21-2 24-14-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 71-323 57-249Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 2--2 1-2Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-57 4-92Interception Returns-Yards 2-6 2-60Punts (Number-Avg) 5-34.6 6-40.7Fumbles-Lost 2-1 3-1Penalties-Yards 6-56 7-60Possession Time 33:55 26:05Third-Down Conversions 5 of 15 5 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 4 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-6 3-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-11 2-12

RUSHING: Tennessee State-THOMAS,Dante’ 21-53; SPILLMAN,JaJuan 5-33; GROOMS,Dominic 6-24; HEFFNER,Antonio 6-3. Murray State-JORDAN, Charlie 11-34; EHRHARDT, Jeff 9-29; MCKINNIS, Paul 8-20; NWAGBARA, Princ 4-13; HARRIS, Marcus 1-12.

PASSING: Tennessee State-HEFFNER,Antonio 10-17-1-112; GROOMS,Dominic 11-16-1-98. Murray State-EHRHARDT, Jeff 14-24-2-141.RECEIVING: Tennessee State-SPILLMAN,JaJuan 11-86; JOHNSON,Chris 7-110; THOMAS,Dante’ 2-4; BELVIN,Brandon 1-10. Murray State-TOWNSEL, Derric 6-25; HARRIS, Marcus 3-54; NELSON, DeAngel 2-32; KNIGHT, Zach 2-21; ARD, Daniel 1-9.

INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee State-LEVINE,Anthony 1-4; TARVER,Sidney 1-2. Murray State-LANIGAN, Taylor 1-35; WERNER, Will 1-25.

FUMBLES: Tennessee State-BIGHAM,Nahshon 1-1; GROOMS,Dominic 1-0. Murray State-MCKINNIS, Paul 2-0; TOWNSEL, Derric 1-1.

Stadium: Stewart Stadium Attendance: 2,292Kickoff time: 1 p.m. End of Game: 4pm Total elapsed time: 3:00

Offi cials: Referee: Tony Backert; Umpire: Steve Joest; Linesman: David Seewer; Line judge: Dan Holly; Back judge: Steve Hendley; Field judge: Rod Whittier; Side judge: Kirk Paitsel;Temperature: 43 Wind: SSE 6mph Weather: Mostly Cloudy


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DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATTEND 8/30 at Alabama A&M W 34-13 10072 9/06 SOUTHERN W 34-32 28830 9/13 vs Jackson State W 41-18 50794* 9/20 EASTERN KENTUCKY W 34-20 8276 9/27 vs Florida A&M L 21-28 50428* 10/4 at UT Martin W OT 30-27 7549* 10/18 AUSTIN PEAY W 37-34 9358* 10/25 at Southeast Missouri L OT 20-27 9750* 11/01 TENNESSEE TECH W 41-14 24361* 11/08 EASTERN ILLINOIS W 45-24 6393* 11/15 at Jacksonville State L 21-26 7956* 11/22 at Murray State L 17-24 2292 * Ohio Valley Conference Game

RESULTS 8-4 (4-3, OVC)

TEAM STATISTICS TSU OPPSCORING 375 287 Points Per Game 31.2 23.9FIRST DOWNS 253 206 Rushing 133 95 Passing 106 94 Penalty 14 17RUSHING YARDAGE 2350 1522 Yards gained rushing 2742 1821 Yards lost rushing 392 299 Rushing Attempts 537 399 Average Per Rush 4.4 3.8 Average Per Game 195.8 126.8 TDs Rushing 26 13PASSING YARDAGE 2475 2179 Att-Comp-Int 284-175-13 348-195-14 Average Per Pass 8.7 6.3 Average Per Catch 14.1 11.2 Average Per Game 206.2 181.6 TDs Passing 18 19TOTAL OFFENSE 4825 3701 Total Plays 821 747 Average Per Play 5.9 5.0 Average Per Game 402.1 308.4KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 47-910 65-1377PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 16-205 13-29INT RETURNS: #-Yards 14-233 13-150KICK RETURN AVERAGE 19.4 21.2PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 12.8 2.2INT RETURN AVERAGE 16.6 11.5FUMBLES-LOST 16-9 21-12PENALTIES-Yards 104-822 70-622 Average Per Game 68.5 51.8PUNTS-Yards 45-1566 55-2154 Average Per Punt 34.8 39.2 Net punt average 32.8 33.6TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 33:39 27:363RD-DOWN Conversions 66/152 68/156 3rd-Down Pct 43% 44%4TH-DOWN Conversions 9/14 4/13 4th-Down Pct 64% 31%SACKS BY-Yards 19-149 21-138MISC YARDS 0 125TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 48 35

FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 14-19 14-18ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 1-3RED-ZONE SCORES 45-56 80% 34-37 92%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 32-56 57% 23-37 62%PAT-ATTEMPTS 45-46 98% 29-30 97%ATTENDANCE 77218 37619 Games/Avg Per Game 5/15444 5/7524 Neutral Site Games 2/50611

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalTennessee State 65 134 85 85 6 375Opponents 78 70 53 76 10 287

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GWILLIAMS,Javarr 10 207 1094 57 1037 5.0 15 55 103.7HEFFNER,Antonio 11 116 683 180 503 4.3 4 25 45.7THOMAS,Dante’ 12 102 366 18 348 3.4 3 23 29.0SPILLMAN,JaJuan 12 34 282 31 251 7.4 0 32 20.9BROWN,Preston 10 35 186 14 172 4.9 2 46 17.2EVANS,Ronald 10 9 69 6 63 7.0 0 23 6.3GROOMS,Dominic 5 18 62 18 44 2.4 1 20 8.8BLEDSOE,Kevin 12 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.2BELVIN,Brandon 12 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0.0JACKSON,Javier 9 0 -2 0 -2 0.0 0 0 -0.2Team 10 15 0 68 -68 -4.5 0 0 -6.8Total.......... 12 537 2742 392 2350 4.4 26 55 195.8Opponents...... 12 399 1821 299 1522 3.8 13 44 126.8

PASSING G Effi c Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GHEFFNER,Antonio 11 145.61 149-249-12 59.8 2239 15 81 203.5GROOMS,Dominic 5 153.50 26-35-1 74.3 236 3 25 47.2Total.......... 12 146.58 175-284-13 61.6 2475 18 81 206.2Opponents...... 12 118.60 195-348-14 56.0 2179 19 53 181.6

RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GJOHNSON,Chris 11 44 779 17.7 3 81 70.8BELVIN,Brandon 12 44 684 15.5 8 62 57.0SPILLMAN,JaJuan 12 43 570 13.3 5 65 47.5WILLIAMS,Javarr 10 19 245 12.9 1 51 24.5EVANS,Ronald 10 13 78 6.0 1 21 7.8THOMAS,Dante’ 12 7 23 3.3 0 8 1.9JACKSON,Javier 9 3 71 23.7 0 57 7.9JORDAN,Gershom 8 1 15 15.0 0 15 1.9GRAHAM,Antonio 12 1 10 10.0 0 10 0.8Total.......... 12 175 2475 14.1 18 81 206.2Opponents...... 12 195 2179 11.2 19 53 181.6

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TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/GHEFFNER,Antonio 11 365 503 2239 2742 249.3WILLIAMS,Javarr 10 207 1037 0 1037 103.7THOMAS,Dante’ 12 102 348 0 348 29.0GROOMS,Dominic 5 53 44 236 280 56.0SPILLMAN,JaJuan 12 34 251 0 251 20.9BROWN,Preston 10 35 172 0 172 17.2EVANS,Ronald 10 9 63 0 63 6.3BLEDSOE,Kevin 12 1 2 0 2 0.2JACKSON,Javier 9 0 -2 0 -2 -0.2Team 10 15 -68 0 -68 -6.8Total.......... 12 821 2350 2475 4825 402.1Opponents...... 12 747 1522 2179 3701 308.4

|------ PATs ------|SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf PointsWILLIAMS,Javarr 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 96BENSON,Eric 0 14-19 45-46 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 87BELVIN,Brandon 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 54SPILLMAN,JaJuan 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36HEFFNER,Antonio 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 24THOMAS,Dante’ 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18JOHNSON,Chris 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18BROWN,Preston 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12GROOMS,Dominic 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6EVANS,Ronald 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6FRITZ,Rodney 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6CLIFFORD,Eugene 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6JOHNSON,Ty’Ron 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Total.......... 48 14-19 45-46 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 375Opponents...... 35 14-18 29-30 3-4 0 0-1 0 0 287

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RETURNS

PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongSPILLMAN,JaJuan 7 78 11.1 0 21JOHNSON,Chris 7 93 13.3 0 42BIGHAM,Nahshon 1 -4 -4.0 0 0WOODARD,Kellen 1 38 38.0 0 38Total.......... 16 205 12.8 0 42Opponents...... 13 29 2.2 0 14

KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongSPILLMAN,JaJuan 28 697 24.9 1 94BELVIN,Brandon 8 98 12.2 0 21EVANS,Ronald 7 75 10.7 0 21JACKSON,Javier 2 24 12.0 0 17MOORE,Jonathan 1 16 16.0 0 16JORDAN,Gershom 1 0 0.0 0 0Total.......... 47 910 19.4 1 94Opponents...... 65 1377 21.2 0 47

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/GSPILLMAN,JaJuan 12 251 570 78 697 0 1596 133.0WILLIAMS,Javarr 10 1037 245 0 0 0 1282 128.2JOHNSON,Chris 11 0 779 93 0 0 872 79.3BELVIN,Brandon 12 0 684 0 98 0 782 65.2HEFFNER,Antonio 11 503 0 0 0 0 503 45.7THOMAS,Dante’ 12 348 23 0 0 0 371 30.9EVANS,Ronald 10 63 78 0 75 0 216 21.6BROWN,Preston 10 172 0 0 0 0 172 17.2JACKSON,Javier 9 -2 71 0 24 0 93 10.3CLIFFORD,Eugene 12 0 0 0 0 81 81 6.8GROOMS,Dominic 5 44 0 0 0 0 44 8.8JOHNSON,Ty’Ron 12 0 0 0 0 39 39 3.2WOODARD,Kellen 11 0 0 38 0 0 38 3.5WILLIFORD,Larry 12 0 0 0 0 32 32 2.7TARVER,Sidney 11 0 0 0 0 31 31 2.8LEVINE,Anthony 12 0 0 0 0 29 29 2.4HALL,Marquez 12 0 0 0 0 18 18 1.5MOORE,Jonathan 5 0 0 0 16 0 16 3.2JORDAN,Gershom 8 0 15 0 0 0 15 1.9GRAHAM,Antonio 12 0 10 0 0 0 10 0.8BLEDSOE,Kevin 12 2 0 0 0 0 2 0.2BIGHAM,Nahshon 11 0 0 -4 0 3 -1 -0.1Team 10 -68 0 0 0 0 -68 -6.8Total.......... 12 2350 2475 205 910 233 6173 514.4Opponents...... 12 1522 2179 29 1377 150 5257 438.1INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD LongLEVINE,Anthony 3 29 9.7 0 25WILLIFORD,Larry 3 32 10.7 0 21CLIFFORD,Eugene 3 81 27.0 1 43TARVER,Sidney 2 31 15.5 0 29JOHNSON,Ty’Ron 1 39 39.0 1 39BIGHAM,Nahshon 1 3 3.0 0 3HALL,Marquez 1 18 18.0 0 18Total.......... 14 233 16.6 2 43Opponents...... 13 150 11.5 2 35PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 BlkdCISNEROS,Taylor 42 1492 35.5 62 3 7 11 1Team 2 44 22.0 24 0 0 0 0BENSON,Eric 1 30 30.0 30 0 1 1 0Total.......... 45 1566 34.8 62 3 8 12 1Opponents...... 55 2154 39.2 58 5 16 14 1

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongHALL,Marquez 1 4 4.0 0 4FRITZ,Rodney 1 50 50.0 1 50Total.......... 2 54 27.0 1 50Opponents...... 2 86 43.0 1 50

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg BlkBENSON,Eric 14-19 73.7 1-1 8-9 4-6 1-2 0-1 43 2

FG SEQUENCE Tennessee State OPPONENTSAlabama A&M (31),(29) (24),(43)Southern 52 (34)Jackson State (27),(43) (30),43Eastern Kentucky (35),(21) (36),(30)Florida A&M - 45UT Martin (20) (23),(40)Austin Peay (26),(31),(29) -Southeast Missouri (37),42,(18) (26),(37)Tennessee Tech - 29Eastern Illinois (22) (32),46Jacksonville State 30,39,27 (48),(36)Murray State (22) (28)Numbers in (parentheses) indicate fi eld goal was made.

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Player GP-GS Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf

47 COUNCIL,Rico 12-11 40 27 67 4.5-7 1-4 . 4 . . 2 . .

22 CLIFFORD,Eugene 12-12 42 19 61 3.5-13 . 3-81 2 . 2-0 . . .

2 WILLIFORD,Larry 12-5 37 23 60 8.5-40 1-13 3-32 3 1 . 3 . .

9 WILLIS,Remond 12-10 31 24 55 3.0-13 . . 2 . 2-0 . . .

59 DAVIS,Maurice 12-11 25 25 50 11.5-46 3-24 . . 7 1-0 . . .

21 HALL,Marquez 12-11 33 5 38 2.0-2 . 1-18 2 . 1-4 . . .

7A BROXIE,Marcus 16-9 18 18 36 9.5-35 6-27 . 1 5 . . . .

6 LEVINE,Anthony 12-8 20 14 34 2.0-3 . 3-29 2 . 1-0 . . .

53 WOODARD,Kellen 11-9 18 13 31 8.0-36 5-28 . . . . 1 1 .

98 TARVER,Sidney 11-4 20 9 29 1.0-1 . 2-31 . . . . . .

37 BLEDSOE,Kevin 12-7 15 9 24 1.0-9 . . 3 . . . . .

72 MORRIS,Roger 12-8 13 11 24 2.5-9 1-4 . . 1 2-0 1 . .

3 HARRELL,Ozzie 12-1 17 6 23 . . . 3 . 1-0 . . .

26 JOHNSON,Ty’Ron 12-4 15 6 21 . . 1-39 2 . . 1 . .

55 BIGHAM,Nahshon 11-7 14 5 19 . . 1-3 2 . . 1 . .

15 BLACKMAN,Brando 11-1 10 9 19 2.5-15 . . 2 . . . . .

94 ROYSTER,Malcolm 10-2 9 8 17 3.5-8 . . . . . . . .

29 HOWARD,Riley 11-0 7 5 12 . . . . . 1-0 . . .

99 TOWSON, Jason 12-5 4 8 12 1.0-7 1-7 . . 2 . . . .

33 COLEMAN,Jamal 5-1 10 1 11 . . . . . . . . .

20 GRADDICK,Sherar 11-0 8 2 10 . . . . . . . . .

17 FRITZ,Rodney 8-1 6 4 10 3.0-26 3-26 . . . 1-50 . . .

51 BUFORD,Carl 11-0 4 5 9 . . . 2 1 . . . .

27 BAKER,Kalvin 7-1 3 5 8 . . . . . . . . .

38 BROWN,Preston 10-0 6 1 7 . . . . . . . . .

90 BUTTS,Johnny 10-0 3 3 6 1.5-3 . . 1 . . . . .

93 CRAWFORD,Malcol 12-2 1 5 6 2.0-9 1-9 . . 1 . . . .

10 THOMPSON,Reno 12-0 4 1 5 . . . . . . . . .

52 HALL,Miguel 6-0 2 3 5 1.5-7 1-7 . . . . . . .

40 LOGAN,Kikko 6-0 2 2 4 . . . 1 1 . . . .

57 ST.FLEUR,Renalo 7-0 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . .

74 SPRINGFIELD,Jam 8-0 1 3 4 0.5-1 . . . . . . . .

54 KILGORE,Deonte 5-0 2 1 3 0.5-1 . . . . . 1 . .

TM Team 10-0 3 . 3 1.0-2 . . . . . 1 . .

19 BENSON,Eric 12-0 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .

50 MOORE,Reginald 10-0 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . .

23 JENKINS,Justin 7-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .

36 BATHER,Brandon 1-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

89 COLLINS,Chris 2-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

58 ATKINS,Dumaka 12-10 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

7 SAMPLE,Julian 9-4 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

88 MOORE,Jonathan 5-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

8 GROOMS,Dominic 5-1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

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86 JACKSON,Javier 9-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

16 HEFFNER,Antonio 11-11 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

83 BELVIN,Brandon 12-12 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

28 WILLIAMS,Javarr 10-10 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

18 SPILLMAN,JaJuan 12-12 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Total.......... 12-0 460 286 746 74-293 19-149 14-233 32 19 12-54 11 1 .

Opponents...... 12-0 - - - - 21-138 13-150 29 13 9-86 8 3 .

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Player GP-GS Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf

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The 2008 Tigers celebrate after defeating the Southern Jaguars in the John Merritt Classic.


Player Team Cl G Att Yds Avg TD Long Yds/G1. WILLIAMS, Javarris TSU SR 10 207 1037 5.0 15 55 103.72. BESS, Travorus EIU SR 12 192 1086 5.7 3 55 90.53. JACKSON, Daniel JSU SR 10 128 815 6.4 3 55 81.54. WALKER, C.J. EKU JR 12 147 706 4.8 7 60 58.85. YOUNG, Brandyn UTM JR 12 143 702 4.9 12 94 58.56. WHITE, Ryan APSU FR 11 118 600 5.1 3 45 54.57. JORDAN, Charlie MUR JR 11 139 534 3.8 6 74 48.58. TOWNSEND, Theo APSU JR 9 104 422 4.1 2 40 46.99. MCKINNIS, Paul MUR SR 12 102 556 5.5 6 54 46.310. HEFFNER, Antonio TSU SR 11 116 503 4.3 4 25 45.7

Ohio Valley Conference Individual LeadersRUSHING

PASSING AVG/GAME Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G1. THOMPSON, Cade UTM JR 12 328 190 14 57.9 2680 24 223.32. PERRILLOUX, Ryan JSU JR 11 297 187 13 63.0 2318 19 210.73. EHRHARDT, Jeff MUR SO 9 266 169 8 63.5 1885 11 209.44. HEFFNER, Antonio TSU SR 11 249 149 12 59.8 2239 15 203.55. LILLARD, Houston SEMO SR 11 292 166 13 56.8 2067 12 187.96. HOLLAND, Allan EKU SR 12 329 197 8 59.9 2121 8 176.87. REEDER, Bodie EIU JR 12 282 177 7 62.8 1931 13 160.98. SWEENEY, Lee TTU JR 11 267 160 11 59.9 1644 9 149.59. SCHEIBLE, Matt SEMO FR 10 102 44 3 43.1 540 5 54.010. FRANKLIN, Chris MUR SO 10 94 60 4 63.8 476 2 47.6

PASS EFFICIENCY Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Eff.1. WATTS, Cody EKU SO 12 13 11 0 84.6 145 2 229.12. HEFFNER, Antonio TSU SR 11 249 149 12 59.8 2239 15 145.63. THOMPSON, Cade UTM JR 12 328 190 14 57.9 2680 24 142.24. PERRILLOUX, Ryan JSU JR 11 297 187 13 63.0 2318 19 140.95. EHRHARDT, Jeff MUR SO 9 266 169 8 63.5 1885 11 130.76. REEDER, Bodie EIU JR 12 282 177 7 62.8 1931 13 130.57. LILLARD, Houston SEMO SR 11 292 166 13 56.8 2067 12 121.08. HOLLAND, Allan EKU SR 12 329 197 8 59.9 2121 8 117.29. SWEENEY, Lee TTU JR 11 267 160 11 59.9 1644 9 114.5

TOTAL OFFENSE Team Cl G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G1. HEFFNER, Antonio TSU SR 11 503 2239 365 2742 249.32. EHRHARDT, Jeff MUR SO 9 321 1885 344 2206 245.13. PERRILLOUX, Ryan JSU JR 11 368 2318 414 2686 244.24. THOMPSON, Cade UTM JR 12 -112 2680 349 2568 214.05. LILLARD, Houston SEMO SR 11 -75 2067 343 1992 181.16. HOLLAND, Allan EKU SR 12 25 2121 400 2146 178.87. REEDER, Bodie EIU JR 12 -126 1931 313 1805 150.48. SWEENEY, Lee TTU JR 11 -96 1644 299 1548 140.79. WILLIAMS, Javarris TSU SR 10 1037 0 207 1037 103.710. BESS, Travorus EIU SR 12 1086 0 192 1086 90.5

2008 Ohio Valley ConferenceFootball Standings – Final

OVC OverallSchool W L Pct W L PctEastern Kentucky 7 1 .875 8 4 .667Jacksonville State 6 2 .750 8 3 .727UT Martin 6 2 .750 8 4 .667Tennessee State 5 3 .625 8 4 .667Eastern Illinois 3 5 .375 5 7 .417Murray State 4 4 .500 5 7 .417Southeast Missouri 2 6 .250 4 8 .333Austin Peay 2 6 .250 2 9 .182Tennessee Tech 1 7 .125 3 9 .250

PASSING

RECEPTIONS/GAME Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Rec/G1. TOWNSEL, Derrick MUR JR 9 53 667 3 59 12.6 5.892. BENFORD, Tim TTU FR 12 68 782 10 48 11.5 5.673. HICKS, Mike UTM JR 12 66 894 12 40 13.5 5.504. PEOPLES, Walter SEMO JR 12 65 903 6 49 13.9 5.425. HARRIS, Marcus MUR SO 12 61 652 6 48 10.7 5.086. SAILES, Henry TTU SO 10 47 344 2 78 7.3 4.707. DUPREE, Maurice JSU SR 11 49 799 10 66 16.3 4.458. JOHNSON, Chris TSU SR 11 44 779 3 81 17.7 4.00 SIZEMORE, Stephen EKU SR 12 48 361 2 18 7.5 4.0010. THOMAS, Roren UTM JR 11 42 790 7 82 18.8 3.82

RECEIVE YDS/GAME Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G1. PEOPLES, Walter SEMO JR 12 65 903 6 49 13.9 75.22. HICKS, Mike UTM JR 12 66 894 12 40 13.5 74.53. TOWNSEL, Derrick MUR JR 9 53 667 3 59 12.6 74.14. DUPREE, Maurice JSU SR 11 49 799 10 66 16.3 72.65. THOMAS, Roren UTM JR 11 42 790 7 82 18.8 71.86. JOHNSON, Chris TSU SR 11 44 779 3 81 17.7 70.87. BENFORD, Tim TTU FR 12 68 782 10 48 11.5 65.28. BELVIN, Brandon TSU SR 12 44 684 8 62 15.5 57.09. HARRIS, Marcus MUR SO 12 61 652 6 48 10.7 54.310. WIKERSON, James JSU JR 10 32 516 3 66 16.1 51.6

ALL PURPOSE Team Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G1. THOMAS, Roren UTM JR 11 363 790 0 621 1774 161.32. HOLT, Terrence APSU SO 11 287 26 135 1285 1733 157.53. DUPREE, Maurice JSU SR 11 26 799 193 537 1555 141.44. SPILLMAN, JaJuan TSU JR 12 251 570 78 697 1596 133.05. WILLIAMS, Javarris TSU SR 10 1037 245 0 0 1282 128.26. SAILES, Henry TTU SO 10 433 344 4 449 1230 123.07. BESS, Travorus EIU SR 12 1086 172 0 0 1258 104.88. JACKSON, Daniel JSU SR 10 815 148 0 0 963 96.39. HARRIS, Marcus MUR SO 12 23 652 26 431 1132 94.310. TOWNSEL, Derrick MUR JR 9 30 667 82 63 842 93.6

2008 OVC Final Statistics


SCORING Team Cl G TD XPT FG 2XP Pts Pts/G1. WILLIAMS, Javarris TSU SR 10 16 0 0 0 96 9.62. LONG, Taylor EKU SR 12 0 28 20 0 88 7.33. BENSON, Eric TSU SR 12 0 45 14 0 87 7.24. THOMAS, Roren UTM JR 11 11 0 0 4 70 6.45. SPADA, Doug SEMO JR 12 0 29 15 0 74 6.2 HANSEN, Tom UTM JR 12 0 53 7 0 74 6.2 WILKE, Tyler EIU SR 12 0 29 15 0 74 6.28. HICKS, Mike UTM JR 12 12 0 0 0 72 6.0 YOUNG, Brandyn UTM JR 12 12 0 0 0 72 6.0 DUPREE, Maurice JSU SR 11 11 0 0 0 66 6.0

SCORING (TDs) T eam Cl G TD Rush Pass Ret PAT Pts Pts/G1. WILLIAMS, Javarris TSU SR 10 16 15 1 0 0 96 9.62. THOMAS, Roren UTM JR 11 11 3 7 1 2 70 6.43. YOUNG, Brandyn UTM JR 12 12 12 0 0 0 72 6.0 DUPREE, Maurice JSU SR 11 11 0 10 1 0 66 6.0 HICKS, Mike UTM JR 12 12 0 12 0 0 72 6.06. WARD, Desmin EIU FR 12 11 11 0 0 0 66 5.57. BENFORD, Tim TTU FR 12 10 0 10 0 0 60 5.08. BELVIN, Brandon TSU SR 12 9 1 8 0 0 54 4.59. SAILES, Henry TTU SO 10 7 4 2 1 0 42 4.210. WALKER, C.J. EKU JR 12 8 7 1 0 0 48 4.0

SCORING (KICK) Team Cl G PATs FGs Pts Pts/G1. LONG, Taylor EKU SR 12 28-28 20-27 88 7.32. BENSON, Eric TSU SR 12 45-46 14-19 87 7.23. WILKE, Tyler EIU SR 12 29-30 15-21 74 6.2 SPADA, Doug SEMO JR 12 29-30 15-24 74 6.2 HANSEN, Tom UTM JR 12 53-57 7-12 74 6.26. HALLFORD, Gavin JSU SR 11 44-46 7-9 65 5.97. CULLEN, Kienan MUR FR 12 27-29 14-20 69 5.88. KRAEMER, Justin TTU SO 12 25-29 11-18 58 4.89. BELL, John APSU SO 9 8-13 7-12 29 3.2

FIELD GOALS Team Cl G FG FGA Pct. FG/G1. LONG, Taylor EKU SR 12 20 27 74.1 1.672. WILKE, Tyler EIU SR 12 15 21 71.4 1.25 SPADA, Doug SEMO JR 12 15 24 62.5 1.254. BENSON, Eric TSU SR 12 14 19 73.7 1.17 CULLEN, Kienan MUR FR 12 14 20 70.0 1.176. KRAEMER, Justin TTU SO 12 11 18 61.1 0.927. BELL, John APSU SO 9 7 12 58.3 0.788. HALLFORD, Gavin JSU SR 11 7 9 77.8 0.649. HANSEN, Tom UTM JR 12 7 12 58.3 0.58

PAT KICKING PCT Team Cl G Made Att Pct.1. LONG, Taylor EKU SR 12 28 28 100.02. BENSON, Eric TSU SR 12 45 46 97.83. SPADA, Doug SEMO JR 12 29 30 96.7 WILKE, Tyler EIU SR 12 29 30 96.75. HALLFORD, Gavin JSU SR 11 44 46 95.76. CULLEN, Kienan MUR FR 12 27 29 93.17. HANSEN, Tom UTM JR 12 53 57 93.08. KRAEMER, Justin TTU SO 12 25 29 86.2


The wide receiver corp accounted for 134 receptions in 2008, helping the offense average 206.2 yards through the air.Chris Johnson (5) fi nished fi fth in the OVC in yards per game and eighth in receptions per game. Jajuan Spillman fi nished fourth in the conference in all-purpose yards with 133 per game.


SCORING OFFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg1. UT Martin 12 61 53 3 0 7 1 448 37.32. Jacksonville State 11 47 44 0 0 7 1 349 31.73. Tennessee State 12 48 45 0 0 14 0 375 31.24. Murray State 12 33 30 0 0 14 1 272 22.7 Eastern Illinois 12 33 29 0 0 15 0 272 22.76. Eastern Kentucky 12 29 28 1 1 20 0 266 22.27. Southeast Missouri 12 31 29 0 0 15 1 262 21.88. Tennessee Tech 12 30 25 0 0 11 1 240 20.09. Austin Peay 11 26 12 3 0 12 1 212 19.3

RUSHING OFFENSE G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G1. Tennessee State 12 537 2350 4.4 26 195.82. Jacksonville State 11 415 2007 4.8 23 182.53. UT Martin 12 425 2036 4.8 26 169.74. Austin Peay 11 428 1623 3.8 7 147.55. Eastern Illinois 12 444 1716 3.9 17 143.06. Murray State 12 423 1620 3.8 14 135.07. Eastern Kentucky 12 389 1323 3.4 17 110.28. Tennessee Tech 12 347 1196 3.4 12 99.79. Southeast Missouri 12 408 1170 2.9 14 97.5

SCORING DEFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg1. Jacksonville State 11 31 25 1 0 8 1 239 21.72. Eastern Kentucky 12 36 27 1 0 10 0 275 22.93. Eastern Illinois 12 35 31 1 0 12 1 281 23.44. Tennessee State 12 35 29 3 0 14 0 287 23.95. UT Martin 12 41 34 2 1 10 0 316 26.36. Austin Peay 11 40 36 1 0 16 1 328 29.87. Southeast Missouri 12 46 44 1 0 14 0 364 30.38. Murray State 12 48 47 0 0 13 1 376 31.39. Tennessee Tech 12 56 46 1 0 12 0 420 35.0

RUSHING DEFENSE G Rushes Yards Avg. TD Yds/G1. Tennessee State 12 399 1522 3.8 13 126.82. Eastern Kentucky 12 454 1628 3.6 16 135.73. Murray State 12 486 1748 3.6 28 145.74. UT Martin 12 485 1834 3.8 20 152.85. Jacksonville State 11 389 1727 4.4 20 157.06. Austin Peay 11 415 1907 4.6 20 173.47. Southeast Missouri 12 459 2182 4.8 23 181.88. Eastern Illinois 12 499 2275 4.6 22 189.69. Tennessee Tech 12 502 2392 4.8 28 199.3

PASS OFFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G1. UT Martin 12 352 201 14 57.1 2831 8.0 25 235.92. Jacksonville State 11 312 195 13 62.5 2482 8.0 22 225.63. Murray State 12 407 256 16 62.9 2627 6.5 15 218.94. Southeast Missouri 12 398 211 16 53.0 2614 6.6 17 217.85. Tennessee State 12 284 175 13 61.6 2475 8.7 18 206.26. Tennessee Tech 12 394 241 17 61.2 2400 6.1 16 200.07. Eastern Kentucky 12 344 210 8 61.0 2278 6.6 10 189.88. Eastern Illinois 12 282 177 7 62.8 1931 6.8 13 160.99. Austin Peay 11 290 157 11 54.1 1626 5.6 15 147.8

TOTAL OFFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G1. Jacksonville State 11 2007 2482 727 4489 6.2 45 408.12. UT Martin 12 2036 2831 777 4867 6.3 51 405.63. Tennessee State 12 2350 2475 821 4825 5.9 44 402.14. Murray State 12 1620 2627 830 4247 5.1 29 353.95. Southeast Missouri 12 1170 2614 806 3784 4.7 31 315.36. Eastern Illinois 12 1716 1931 726 3647 5.0 30 303.97. Eastern Kentucky 12 1323 2278 733 3601 4.9 27 300.18. Tennessee Tech 12 1196 2400 741 3596 4.9 28 299.79. Austin Peay 11 1623 1626 718 3249 4.5 22 295.4

PASS DEFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G1. Eastern Illinois 12 303 185 12 61.1 2076 6.9 12 173.02. Tennessee State 12 348 195 14 56.0 2179 6.3 19 181.63. Murray State 12 330 210 14 63.6 2193 6.6 15 182.84. UT Martin 12 331 187 7 56.5 2278 6.9 16 189.85. Jacksonville State 11 349 194 11 55.6 2172 6.2 10 197.56. Southeast Missouri 12 355 236 13 66.5 2521 7.1 15 210.17. Austin Peay 11 285 177 17 62.1 2348 8.2 19 213.58. Tennessee Tech 12 348 231 6 66.4 2590 7.4 23 215.89. Eastern Kentucky 12 390 229 21 58.7 2680 6.9 19 223.3

TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plys Yards Avg TD Yds/G1. Tennessee State 12 1522 2179 747 3701 5.0 32 308.42. Murray State 12 1748 2193 816 3941 4.8 43 328.43. UT Martin 12 1834 2278 816 4112 5.0 36 342.74. Jacksonville State 11 1727 2172 738 3899 5.3 30 354.55. Eastern Kentucky 12 1628 2680 844 4308 5.1 35 359.06. Eastern Illinois 12 2275 2076 802 4351 5.4 34 362.67. Austin Peay 11 1907 2348 700 4255 6.1 39 386.88. Southeast Missouri 12 2182 2521 814 4703 5.8 38 391.99. Tennessee Tech 12 2392 2590 850 4982 5.9 51 415.2

PASS EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Pct Int Yds TD Effi c1. Tennessee State 12 284 175 61.6 13 2475 18 146.62. Jacksonville State 11 312 195 62.5 13 2482 22 144.33. UT Martin 12 352 201 57.1 14 2831 25 140.14. Eastern Illinois 12 282 177 62.8 7 1931 13 130.55. Eastern Kentucky 12 344 210 61.0 8 2278 10 121.66. Murray State 12 407 256 62.9 16 2627 15 121.47. Tennessee Tech 12 394 241 61.2 17 2400 16 117.18. Southeast Missouri 12 398 211 53.0 16 2614 17 114.29. Austin Peay 11 290 157 54.1 11 1626 15 110.7

PASS DEF EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Effi c1. Jacksonville State 11 349 194 11 55.6 2172 10 111.02. Tennessee State 12 348 195 14 56.0 2179 19 118.63. Eastern Kentucky 12 390 229 21 58.7 2680 19 121.74. Eastern Illinois 12 303 185 12 61.1 2076 12 123.85. Murray State 12 330 210 14 63.6 2193 15 126.06. UT Martin 12 331 187 7 56.5 2278 16 126.07. Southeast Missouri 12 355 236 13 66.5 2521 15 132.88. Austin Peay 11 285 177 17 62.1 2348 19 141.49. Tennessee Tech 12 348 231 6 66.4 2590 23 147.3



KICKOFF RETURNS G Ret Yds TD Avg1. Tennessee Tech 12 61 1528 1 25.02. Austin Peay 11 60 1390 0 23.23. Jacksonville State 11 40 887 1 22.24. Southeast Missouri 12 63 1369 0 21.75. UT Martin 12 53 1147 1 21.66. Eastern Illinois 12 47 991 0 21.17. Eastern Kentucky 12 41 802 0 19.68. Tennessee State 12 47 910 1 19.49. Murray State 12 55 1034 0 18.8

PUNT RETURN AVG G Ret Yds TD Avg1. Eastern Illinois 12 18 264 1 14.72. Tennessee State 12 16 205 0 12.83. Austin Peay 11 17 211 2 12.44. UT Martin 12 28 343 1 12.25. Murray State 12 22 219 1 10.06. Jacksonville State 11 23 207 0 9.07. Eastern Kentucky 12 16 131 0 8.28. Southeast Missouri 12 14 102 0 7.39. Tennessee Tech 12 17 84 0 4.9

PUNTING G No. Yards Avg/P PR Avg TBg Net/P1. Eastern Illinois 12 48 1863 38.8 201 4.2 2 33.82. Eastern Kentucky 12 65 2455 37.8 180 2.8 5 33.53. Tennessee Tech 12 62 2364 38.1 253 4.1 2 33.44. Tennessee State 12 45 1566 34.8 29 0.6 3 32.85. Jacksonville State 11 54 1878 34.8 111 2.1 4 31.26. Southeast Missouri 12 52 2121 40.8 405 7.8 5 31.17. Austin Peay 11 51 1888 37.0 235 4.6 5 30.58. Murray State 12 63 2278 36.2 302 4.8 3 30.49. UT Martin 12 48 1879 39.1 393 8.2 2 30.1

FIRST DOWNS G Rush Pass Pen Total1. Tennessee State 12 133 106 14 2532. UT Martin 12 116 113 12 2413. Southeast Missouri 12 74 127 25 2264. Jacksonville State 11 108 104 11 2235. Murray State 12 78 125 16 2196. Tennessee Tech 12 70 113 25 2087. Eastern Kentucky 12 72 105 19 1968. Eastern Illinois 12 87 96 12 1959. Austin Peay 11 97 72 21 190

3RD-DN CONVERSIONS G Conv Att Pct1. Jacksonville State 11 67 144 46.52. UT Martin 12 67 153 43.83. Tennessee State 12 66 152 43.44. Eastern Illinois 12 66 162 40.75. Southeast Missouri 12 59 163 36.26. Murray State 12 64 180 35.67. Tennessee Tech 12 55 157 35.08. Austin Peay 11 52 155 33.59. Eastern Kentucky 12 42 152 27.6

OPPONENT 1ST DOWNS G Rush Pass Pen Total1. Jacksonville State 11 87 101 10 1982. Tennessee State 12 95 94 17 2063. Austin Peay 11 95 100 17 2124. UT Martin 12 108 100 20 2285. Murray State 12 105 106 19 2306. Eastern Kentucky 12 101 116 16 2337. Eastern Illinois 12 126 100 19 2458. Southeast Missouri 12 122 117 15 2549. Tennessee Tech 12 119 131 17 267

OPP 3RD-DN CONVERT G Conv Att Pct1. Austin Peay 11 49 136 36.02. Southeast Missouri 12 53 147 36.13. Murray State 12 66 173 38.24. Jacksonville State 11 64 164 39.05. UT Martin 12 66 169 39.16. Eastern Kentucky 12 74 184 40.27. Eastern Illinois 12 68 159 42.88. Tennessee State 12 68 156 43.69. Tennessee Tech 12 72 165 43.6

FIELD GOALS G Made Att Pct1. Jacksonville State 11 7 9 .7782. Eastern Kentucky 12 20 27 .7413. Tennessee State 12 14 19 .7374. Eastern Illinois 12 15 21 .7145. Murray State 12 14 20 .7006. Southeast Missouri 12 15 24 .6257. Tennessee Tech 12 11 18 .6118. Austin Peay 11 12 20 .6009. UT Martin 12 7 12 .583

PAT KICKING G Made Att Pct1. Eastern Kentucky 12 28 28 1.0002. Tennessee State 12 45 46 .9783. Eastern Illinois 12 29 30 .967 Southeast Missouri 12 29 30 .9675. Jacksonville State 11 44 46 .9576. UT Martin 12 53 57 .9307. Murray State 12 30 33 .9098. Tennessee Tech 12 25 29 .8629. Austin Peay 11 12 19 .632

4TH-DN CONVERSIONS G Conv Att Pct1. Tennessee State 12 9 14 64.32. Jacksonville State 11 5 9 55.6 UT Martin 12 10 18 55.64. Eastern Kentucky 12 6 11 54.55. Tennessee Tech 12 7 13 53.86. Murray State 12 11 25 44.07. Eastern Illinois 12 5 13 38.5 Austin Peay 11 10 26 38.59. Southeast Missouri 12 8 21 38.1

OPP 4TH-DN CONVERT G Conv Att Pct1. Eastern Illinois 12 5 19 26.32. Tennessee State 12 4 13 30.83. Jacksonville State 11 8 21 38.14. UT Martin 12 8 20 40.05. Austin Peay 11 11 20 55.06. Tennessee Tech 12 13 23 56.57. Murray State 12 11 19 57.9 Southeast Missouri 12 11 19 57.99. Eastern Kentucky 12 17 23 73.9

KICKOFF COVERAGE G No. Yds Avg Retn TB NetAvg1. Eastern Illinois 12 60 3999 66.7 816 19 46.72. Southeast Missouri 12 50 3127 62.5 884 10 40.93. Tennessee State 12 71 4142 58.3 1377 0 38.94. Jacksonville State 11 64 3501 54.7 996 5 37.65. Eastern Kentucky 12 59 3284 55.7 1017 3 37.46. UT Martin 12 79 4205 53.2 1194 4 37.17. Tennessee Tech 12 52 2923 56.2 1016 2 35.98. Murray State 12 60 3261 54.3 1288 3 31.99. Austin Peay 11 50 2513 50.3 1015 0 30.0



SACKS BY G Sacks Yards1. UT Martin 12 31 2522. Murray State 12 26 2183. Eastern Kentucky 12 25 1884. Jacksonville State 11 19 119 Tennessee State 12 19 149 Tennessee Tech 12 19 1187. Southeast Missouri 12 18 1248. Eastern Illinois 12 17 949. Austin Peay 11 9 60

SACKS AGAINST G Sacks Yards1. UT Martin 12 14 1192. Tennessee Tech 12 17 119 Austin Peay 11 17 1184. Murray State 12 19 1155. Tennessee State 12 21 1386. Eastern Illinois 12 22 1377. Jacksonville State 11 23 1728. Eastern Kentucky 12 24 1639. Southeast Missouri 12 28 189

PENALTIES G No Yds Avg/G1. Eastern Kentucky 12 57 459 38.22. Southeast Missouri 12 80 597 49.83. Tennessee Tech 12 80 598 49.84. Eastern Illinois 12 62 608 50.75. UT Martin 12 72 637 53.16. Jacksonville State 11 66 590 53.67. Murray State 12 81 723 60.28. Austin Peay 11 84 694 63.19. Tennessee State 12 104 822 68.5

OPPONENT PENALTIES G No Yds Avg/G1. Southeast Missouri 12 98 901 75.12. Eastern Kentucky 12 91 820 68.33. Austin Peay 11 83 730 66.44. Tennessee Tech 12 87 728 60.75. Tennessee State 12 70 622 51.86. UT Martin 12 73 597 49.87. Murray State 12 64 559 46.68. Jacksonville State 11 62 461 41.99. Eastern Illinois 12 56 436 36.3

TIME OF POSSESSION G Total Time Avg/G1. Tennessee State 12 403:48 33:392. Austin Peay 11 336:05 30:333. Eastern Illinois 12 360:04 30:004. Jacksonville State 11 322:58 29:215. Eastern Kentucky 12 352:01 29:206. Southeast Missouri 12 347:12 28:567. UT Martin 12 344:28 28:428. Murray State 12 342:47 28:339. Tennessee Tech 12 341:06 28:25

4TH-DN CONVERSIONS G Conv Att Pct1. Tennessee State 12 9 14 64.32. Jacksonville State 11 5 9 55.6 UT Martin 12 10 18 55.64. Eastern Kentucky 12 6 11 54.55. Tennessee Tech 12 7 13 53.86. Murray State 12 11 25 44.07. Eastern Illinois 12 5 13 38.5 Austin Peay 11 10 26 38.59. Southeast Missouri 12 8 21 38.1

OPP 4TH-DN CONVERT G Conv Att Pct1. Eastern Illinois 12 5 19 26.32. Tennessee State 12 4 13 30.83. Jacksonville State 11 8 21 38.14. UT Martin 12 8 20 40.05. Austin Peay 11 11 20 55.06. Tennessee Tech 12 13 23 56.57. Murray State 12 11 19 57.9 Southeast Missouri 12 11 19 57.99. Eastern Kentucky 12 17 23 73.9


Defensive lineman Jason Townson signals a fi rst down after the Tigers’ re-covered fumble.


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First Round Draft Picks#40 Jim Marsalis

#76 Vernon Holland#87 Claude Humphrey

#72 Ed “Too Tall” Jones #29 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie#10 Eldridge Dickey #50 Waymond Bryan

Ed Lee “Too Tall” Jones No. 1 pick - 1974 NFL Draft - Dallas Cowboys

Claude HumphreyNo. 3 pick - 1968 NFL Draft - Atlanta Falcons

Waymond BryantNo. 4 pick - 1974 NFL Draft - Chicago Bears

Vernon HollandNo. 15 pick - 1971 NFL Draft - Cincinnati Bengals

Dominique Rodgers-CromartieNo. 16 pick - 2008 NFL Draft - Arizona Cardinals

Jim MarsalisNo. 23 Pick - 1969 AFL Draft - Kansas City Chiefs

Eldridge DickeyNo. 25 pick - 1968 NFL Draft - Oakland Raiders* Dickey became the fi rst African-American quarterback selected in the fi rst round by an AFL or NFL team.

In 2008, Dominique Rodgers- Cromartiebecame the fi rst Tiger in 34 years selected in the fi rst round of the NFL Draft.

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#89 Avion Black

#84 Marcus Dowdell

#21 Oliver Davis

#95 Richard Dent

#17 Joe Gilliam, Jr.

#58 Mike Hegman

#29 Randy Fuller #46 Brent Alexander

#11 Ben Brown

Tigers in theBenny Anderson, OLBaltimore Ravens 2001-04Buffalo Bills 2005

Brent Alexander, DBArizona Cardinals 1994-97Carolina Panthers 1998-99Pittsburgh Steelers 2000-2003New York Giants 2004-05

Larry Barnes, RBSan Diego Chargers 1977-78St. Louis Cardinals 1978Philadelphia Eagles 1978-79

Avion Black, WRBuffalo Bills 2000-01Houston Texans 2002

Clifford Brooks, CBCleveland Browns, 1972-74Philadelphia Eagles 1975-76New York Jets 1976Buffalo Bills 1976

Ben Brown, QBPhiadelphia Eagles 1990-91

Claude Brumfi eld, OGNew York Giants 1970

Waymond Bryant, LBChicago Bears 1974-77

Charles Buchannan, DECleveland Browns 1988

Darryl Caldwell, TBuffalo Bills 1983

Alex Carter, DECleveland Browns 1987

James Carter, DEPittsburgh Steelers 1966 (4)

Willie Carter, HBChicago Cardinals 1953

Alvin Coleman, DBMinnesota Vikings 1967Cincinnati Bengals 1969-71Philadelphia Eagles 1972

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, DBArizona Cardinals 2008-Present

Al Davis, RBPhiladelphia Eagles 1971-72

Cedric Davis, CBArizona Cardinals 1995

Dave Davis, WRGreen Bay Packers 1971-72Pittsburgh Steelers 1973New Orleans Saints 1974

Oliver Davis, DBCleveland Browns 1977-80Cincinnati Bengals 1981-82

Roosevelt Davis, DENew York Giants 1965-67

Tommy Davis, OTBaltimore 1968

Richard Dent, DEChicago Bears 1983-93San Francisco 49ers 1994Chicago Bears 1995Indianapolis Colts 1996Philadelphia Eagles 1997

Eldridge Dickey, QB, WROakland Raiders 1968, 1971

Lamar Divens, DTBaltimore Ravens 2008-Present

Larry Dorsey, WRSan Diego Chargers 1976-77Kansas City Chiefs 1978

Marcus Dowdell, WR/KRNew Orleans Saints 1992-93Arizona Cardinals 1995-96

Elbert Drungo, THouston Oilers 1969-71, 1973-77Buffalo Bills 1978

King Dunlap, DTBaltimore 1969

Cid Edwards, RBSt. Louis Cardinals 1968-71San Diego Chargers 1972-74Chicago Bears 1975

Cleveland Elam, DESan Francisco 49ers 1975-78Detroit Lions 1979

Onzy Elam, LBNew York Jets 1987-88Washington Redskins 1989

Homer Elias, GDetroit Lions 1978-84

Charley Ferguson, SE-TECleveland Browns 1961Minnesota Vikings 1962Buffalo Bills 1963, 1965-66, 1969

Randy Fuller, DBDenver Broncos 1994Pittsburgh Steelers 1995-97Atlanta Falcons 1998-2000

Chuck Gavin, DEDenver Broncos 1960-63

George Gilchrist, TChicago Cardinals 1953

Joe Gilliam, Jr., QBPittsburgh Steelers 1972-75

Steve Griffi n, RBKansas City Chiefs 1987

Michael Hegmen, LBDallas Cowboys 1976-88

Fred Herring, DB Cincinnati Bengals 1971

Sylvester Hicks, DTKansas City Chiefs 1978-81

John Holland, WRMinnesota Vikings 1974Buffalo Bills 1975-77

Vernon Holland, TCincinnati Bengals 1971-79Detroit Lions 1980New York Giants 1980

Bryan Howard, SMinnesota Vikings 1982

Claude Humphrey, DEAtlanta Falcons 1968-74, 1976-78Philadelphia Eagles 1979-81

#96 Lamar Divens

#52 Onzy Elam#72 Charles Buchannan

#80 John Holland

#79 Elbert Drungo

#72 Cleveland Elam

#38 Larry Barnes

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Herman Hunter, RB-KRPhiladelphia Eagles 1985

Johnny Jackson, NTSt Louis 1977 (9)

Nathaniel Jackson, FBBuffalo 1977

Ligarius Jennings, DBCincinnati Bengals 2001-2002

Danny Johnson, LBGreen Bay Packers 1978

Leo Johnson, WRSan Francisco 49ers 1969-70

Stan Johnson, DTKansas City Chiefs 1978

Clarence Jones, WRNew York Jets 1996

Ed “Too Tall” Jones, DEDallas Cowboys 1974-78Dallas Cowboys 1980-89

Joe “Turkey” Jones, DECleveland Browns 1970-71, Cleveland Browns 1973, 1975-78Philadelphia Eagles 1974-75Washington Redskins 1979-80

Mike Jones, WRMinnesota Vikings, 1983-85New Orleans Saints 1986-87New England Patriots 1989

Roger Jones, CBTampa Bay Buccaneers 1991-93Cincinnati Bengals 1994-96Tennessee Oilers 1997

Eric Joyce, DBChicago Bears 2002 Arizona Cardinals, 2004

Jim Kelly, TEChicago Bears 1974

Greg Kindle, T-GSt. Louis Cardinals 1974-75Atlanta Falcons 1976

Larry Kinnebrew, FBCincinnati Bengals 1983-87Buffalo Bills 1989

Mack Lamb, CBMiami Dolphins 1967-68

Izzy Lang, FBPhiladelphia Eagles 1964-68Los Angeles Rams 1969

Donald Laster, TWashington Redskins 1982Detroit Lions 1984

James Lewis, DBMiami Dolphins 1975

Jao Makor, KPhiladelphia Eagles 1989

Larry Mallory, SNew York Giants 1976-78

Jim Marsalis, CBKansas City Chiefs 1969-75New Orleans Saints 1977

Loaird McCreary, TEMiami Dolphins 1976-78New York Giants 1979

Franklin McRae, DTChicago Bears 1967

Jerrold McRae, WRKansas City Chiefs 1978Philadelphia Eagles 1979

Melvin Mitchell, G-CMiami Dolphins 1976-78Detroit Lions 1977Minnesota Vikings 1980

Willie Mitchell, DBKansas City Chiefs 1964-71

Leon Moore, DBLos Angeles Rams 1967-69Washington Redskins 1970

Steve Moore, G-TNew England Patriots 1983-87

McDonald Oden, TECleveland Browns 1980-82

John Owens, DE Miami Dolphins 1976

Rodney Parker, WRPhiladelphia Eagles 1980-81

Frank Pillow, WRTampa Bay Buccaneers 1988-90

Anthony Pleasant, DECleveland Browns 1990-95Baltimore Ravens 1996Atlanta Falcons 1997New York Jets 1998-2000New England Patroits 2001-2003

David Pool, DBSan Diego Chargers 1990 (9)

Johnny Jackson, NTSt L i 1977 (9)

Tennessee Oilers 1997L i d M C TE

McDonald Oden, TECl l d B 1980 82

Herman Hunter, RB-KRPhiladelphia Eagles 1985

Roger Jones, CBTampa Bay Buccaneers 1991-93Cincinnati Bengals 1994-96

Jim Marsalis, CBKansas City Chiefs 1969-75New Orleans Saints 1977

Steve Moore, G-TNew England Patriots 1983-87

#12 Brian Ransom#80 Frank Pillow

#28 Larry Kinnebrew

#86 Mike Jones

#64 Joe “Turkey” Jones

#98 Anthony Pleasant

#22 Willie Mitchell

#24 Roger Jones

#67 Steve Moore

Tigers in the

Former TSU athletic equipment manager Leon Moore (#42) played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1967-69.

Tigers in the NFL

#81 Leo Johnson

#82 Jerrold McRae


Dan Pride, LB Chicago Bears 1968 (3)

Brian Ransom, QBHouston Oilers 1983-85

Robert Reed, GWashington Redskins 1965

Alfred Reeves, HBSan Diego Chargers 1973

Harold Rice, DEOakland Raiders 1971

Johnnie Robinson, DBDetroit Lions 1966-67

Patrick Robinson, WR/KRCincinnati Bengals 1993Arizona Cardinals 1994

Kevin Russell, DBPhiladelphia Eagles 1977

Simon Shanks, LBArizona Cardinals 1995Anthony Shelton, CBSan Diego Chargers 1990-93

Nate Simpson, RBGreen Bay Packers 1977-79

Fletcher Smith, DBKansas City Chiefs 1966-67Cincinnati Bengals 1968-71

John Smith, WRCleveland Browns 1979

Lawrence Smith, OLBaltimore Ravens 2003-03Buffalo Bills 2004-05

Noland Smith, KR-WRKansas City Chiefs 1967-69San Francisco 49ers 1969

Ollie Smith, WRBaltimore Colts 1973-74Green Bay Packers 1976-77

Tony Stargell, CBNew York Jets 1990-91Indianapolis Colts 1992-93Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1994-95Kansas City Chiefs 1996Chicago Bears 1997

Joe Sweet, WRLos Angeles Rams 1972-73New England Patriots 1974

Malcolm Taylor, DEHouston Oilers 1982-83Los Angeles Raiders 1986-88Atlanta Falcons 1989

Larry Tharpe, OTDetroit Lions 1992-94Arizona Cardinals 1995New England Patriots 1996Detroit Lions 1997-98

James Thaxton, TESan Diego Chargers 1973-74Cleveland Browns 1974New Orleans Saints 1976-77St. Louis Cardinals 1978

Charlie Thomas, RBKansas City Chiefs 1975

Michael Thompson, OLAtlanta Falcons 2000-02

Bill Tucker, RBSan Francisco 49ers 1967-70Chicago Bears 1971

Hal Turner, DEDetroit Lions 1954

Charley Wade, WRChicago Bears 1974Green Bay Packers 1975Kansas City Chiefs 1977

Carl Wafer, DE-DTGreen Bay Packers 1974New York Giants 1974

Willie Walker, FLDetroit Lions 1966

Riley Walton, TEKansas City Chiefs 1987

Bill West, DB Oakland Raiders 1971

Dwight Wheeler, T-CNew England Patriots 1978-83Los Angeles Raiders 1984-88

Bernard Wilson, NTTampa Bay Buccaneers 1993Arizona Cardinals 1994-97

Larry Woods, TDetroit Lions 1971-72Miami Dolphins 1973New York Jets 1974-75Seattle Seahawks 1976

Robert Woods, TNew York Jets 1973-77New Orleans Saints 1977-80Washington Redskins 1981

William Wynn, DEPhiladelphia Eagles 1973-76Washington Redskins 1977

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#70 Malcolm Taylor#72 Robert Woods

#66 Michael Thompson

#72 Lawrence Smith

#94 Benard Wilson

#83 Charley Wade

#71 Larry Tharpe

#45 Tony Stargell

#62 Dwight Wheeler

#23 Anthony Shelton

#1 Noland Smith

Tigers in the

Tigers in the NFL


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Willie Mitchell, DB Kansas City Chiefs - Super Bowl I

Fletcher Smith, DB Kansas City Chiefs - Super Bowl I

Jim Marsalis, DB Kansas City Chief - Super Bowl IV

Nolan Smith, KR Kansas City Chiefs - Super Bowl IV

Larry Woods, OT Miami Dolphins - Super Bowl VIII

Joe Gilliam, Jr. QB Pittsburgh Steelers - Super Bowls IX, X

John Holland, FL Minnesota Vikings - Super Bowl IX

Ed “Too Tall” Jones, DE Dallas Cowboys - Super Bowls X, XII, XIII

Mike Hegman, LB Dallas Cowboys - Super Bowls XII, XIII

Claude Humphrey, DE Philadelphia Eagles - Super Bowl XV

Rodney Parker, WR Philadelphia Eagles - Super Bowl XV

Oliver Davis, DB Cincinnati Bengals - Super Bowl XVI

Tennessee State has been well represented on the rosters of teams who have advanced to the Super Bowl. Former Tigers Willie Mitchell and Fletcher Smith were on the Kansas City team in the fi rst-ever Super Bowl in 1966.

Anthony Pleasant was a defensive end on the world champion New England Patriots in 2001 and 2003. TSU great Richard Dent was game MVP in the Chicago Bears victory over New England to conclude the 1985 season in Super Bowl XX.

Former TSU assistant coach Randy Fuller was a member of both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl teams. Most recently, in his rookie season, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie helped the Arizona Cardinals to their fi rst NFL Championship apperance in Super Bowl XLIII.

Donald Laster, OG Washington Redskins - Super Bowl - XVII

Richard Dent, DE Chicago Bears - Super Bowl XX MVP

Randy Fuller, DB Pittsburgh Steelers - Super Bowls XXX Atlanta Falcons - Super Bowl XXXII

Anthony Pleasant, DE New England Patriots - Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII

Dominique Rodgers-CromartieArizona Cardinals - Super Bowl XLIII

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie became the 17th TSU football alum to play for a NFL Championship. Helping the Arizona Cardinals to Super Bowl XLIII in 2009.

Richard Dent, played defensive end for the Chicago Bears, was named Super Bowl XX MVP.

Jim Marsalis played in Super Bowl IV noting the last time the AFL played the NFL. The following year, both leagues merged forming the NFL with two conferences, AFC and NFC. Marsalis also made four Pro Bowl apper-ances in his career

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Joe Gilliam, Jr., Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Anthony Pleasant, Mike Hegman and Randy Fuller are the only football Tigers to have played in more than one Super Bowl. Fuller made appearances with two different teams. Hegman and Jones were both team-mates in Super Bowl XII and XIII. Thus far, Jones has tallied more Super Bowl appearances with three.

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Claude Humphrey made his NFL Championshipdebut with the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV.

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TSU in the NFL DraftPlayer/Position Year Round (Selection #) TeamGeorge Balthazer (T) 1961 16 BostonIzzy Lang (RB) 1964 18 PhiladelphiaRoosevelt Davis (T) 1965 8 BaltimoreJohn Robinson (E) 1966 2 BuffaloWillie Walker (FL) 1966 4 DetroitFranklin McRae (DT) 1966 6 ChicagoFranklin McRae (DT) 1966 7 OaklandFletcher Smith (DB) 1966 8 Kansas CityJim Carter (DE) 1966 9 BuffaloDanny Pride (LB) 1966 10 San DiegoJim Carter (DE) 1966 12 BaltimoreBill Tucker (HB) 1967 3-65 San FranciscoAlvin Coleman (DB) 1967 4-87 MinnesotaNoland Smith (KR/WR) 1967 6-156 Kansas CityEugene Bowens (HB) 1967 10-260 DallasLeon Moore (DB) 1967 10-252 Los Angeles RamsJohn Robinson (FL) 1967 12-315 New OrleansHoward Finley (DB) 1967 13-318 BuffaloClaude Humphrey (DE) 1968 1-3 AtlantaEldridge Dickey (QB) 1968 1-25 OaklandJohn Robinson (FL) 1968 4-108 Green BayTommy Davis (G) 1968 8-216 BaltimoreJim Marsalis (DB) 1969 1-23 Kansas CityElbert Drungo (T) 1969 3-65 HoustonKing Dunlap (DT) 1969 5-129 BaltimoreJoe Cooper (FL) 1969 8-186 PittsburghHarold Rice (LB) 1969 11-284 OaklandBob Shannon (DB) 1969 12-295 WashingtonHarry Carpenter (T) 1969 13-313 AtlantaJoe Jones (DE) 1970 2-36 ClevelandClaude Brumfi eld (G) 1970 5-117 New York GiantsVernon Holland (T) 1971 1-15 CincinnatiLarry Woods (DT) 1971 4-100 DetroitJacob Mayes (RB) 1971 6-143 San DiegoFred Herring (CB) 1971 8-197 CincinnatiBill West (DB) 1971 10-238 OaklandAlbert Davis (RB) 1971 11-264 PhiladelphiaDon Pinson (DB) 1971 11-273 San DiegoJoe Sweet (WR) 1971 17-435 Los Angeles RamsClifford Brooks (DB) 1972 2-45 ClevelandRobert Stevenson (LB) 1972 11-258 New York JetsJoe Gilliam, Jr. (QB) 1972 11-273 PittsburghRobert Woods (T) 1973 2-38 New York JetsJames Thaxton (TE) 1973 4-84 San DiegoOllie Smith (WR) 1973 4-85 BaltimoreWilliam Wynn (DE) 1973 7-159 PhiladelphiaLarry Pettus (T) 1973 12-305 San FranciscoAlfred Reese (RB) 1973 13-318 San Diego Charlie Wade (WR) 1973 17-442 MiamiEd Jones (DE) 1974 1-1 DallasWaymond Bryant (LB) 1974 1-4 ChicagoJohn Holland (WR) 1974 2-29 MinnesotaCarl Wafer (DT) 1974 2-42 Denver

Player/Position Year Round (Selection #) TeamEd Gatewood (LB) 1974 13-331 BuffaloCleveland Elam (DE) 1975 4-85 San FranciscoMike Hegman (LB) 1975 7-173 DallasJames Johnson (DB) 1975 9-218 San FranciscoJames Lewis (DB) 1975 14-338 MiamiLoaird McCreary (WR) 1976 2-49 MiamiLarry Dorsey (WR) 1976 3-64 San DiegoMelvin Mitchell (G) 1976 4-96 MiamiJohn Owens (DE) 1976 7-200 MiamiMelvin Shy (DB) 1976 14-385 PhiladelphiaOliver Davis (DB) 1977 4-102 ClevelandNate Simpson (RB) 1977 5-122 Green BayKevin Russell (DB) 1977 6-145 PhiladelphiaLarry Barnes (RB) 1977 6-151 San DiegoNate Jackson (RB) 1977 11-282 BuffaloSylvester Hicks (DE) 1978 2-29 Kansas CityStan Johnson (DT) 1978 2-46 Los Angeles RamsDanny Johnson (LB) 1978 4-85 Kansas CityDwight Wheeler (T) 1978 4-102 New EnglandJerrold McRae (WR) 1978 5-112 Kansas CityRodney Parker (WR) 1978 6-152 AtlantaJohn Smith (WR) 1979 10-261 ClevelandJesse Deramus (DT) 1979 11-301 Los Angeles RamsJoe Adams (QB) 1981 12-322 San FranciscoMalcolm Taylor (DE) 1982 5-121 HoustonBryan Howard (DB) 1982 9-233 MinnesotaDonald Laster (T) 1982 12-309 WashingtonSteve Moore (G) 1983 3-80 New EnglandMike Jones (WR) 1983 6-159 MinnesotaLarry Kinnebrew (RB) 1983 6-165 CincinnatiRichard Dent (DE) 1983 8-203 ChicagoWalter Tate (C) 1983 10-266 MinnesotaGolden Tate (WR) 1984 5-120 IndianapolisHerman Hunter (RB) 1985 11-289 PhiladelphiaOnzy Elam (LB) 1987 3-75 New York JetsCharles Buchanan (DE) 1987 8-205 PittsburghFrank Pillow (WR) 1988 11-279 Tampa BayTony Stargell (CB) 1990 3-56 New York JetsAnthony Pleasant (DE) 1990 3-73 ClevelandAnthony Shelton (DB) 1990 11-289 San FranciscoTyrone Watson (WR) 1990 11-300 PhiladelphiaLarry Tharpe (OT) 1992 6-146 DetroitMarcus Dowdell (WR) 1992 10-276 New OrleansPatrick Robinson (WR) 1993 7-187 HoustonRandy Fuller (DB) 1994 4-123 DenverCedric Davis (DB) 1995 5-150 ArizonaClarence Jones (WR) 1996 7-227 JacksonvilleDarrell Williams (DB) 1996 7-245 Kansas CityAvion Black 2000 5-181 BuffaloDominique Rodgers-Cromartie (DB) 2008 1-16 ArizonaJavarris Williams (RB) 2009 7-212 Kansas City

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T S U F O O T B A L L A L L - T I M E L E T T E R W I N N E R SAAbernathy, Mingo, 1997 Adams, Joe, 1977-78-79-80 Adams, Roderick, 1982-83-84-85 Adams, Zenoch, 1946-47 Ages, Lamel, 2004 Adeboyejo, Qudus 2004-05-06-07 Alexander, Avern 2004-05-06-07Alexander, Brent, 1990-91-92-93 Alexander, Hubbard, 1958-59-60-61 Alexander, Patrick, 2002 Allen, Donnell, 1980-81 Allen, Donnie, 1958-59-60 Allen, Lytle, 1957-58-59-60 Allen, Robert, 1976 Alvarez, Juan, 1999 Alyaseen,Bader, 2008Ammons, Ilya, 1988 Anderson, Allen, 1947 Anderson, Bennie, 1996-97-98-99 Anderson, Brock, 2003 Anderson, Joseph, 1962 Anderson, Kevin, 2003 Anderson, Nathaniel, 1956-57-58-59 Anderson, Paul, 1949-50-51-52Andrews, James, 2007-08Anthony, Charles, 2001-02-03-04 Applewhite, Louis, 2003 Arkle, Jerome, 1951 Armstrong, Curtis, 1959-60 Armstrong, Mike, 1984-85Arnold, Henry, 1958-59-60-61 Arrington, Dan, 1953 Atkins, Dumaka, 2008Avery, Mickey, 1980-81-82-83

BBailey, Kevin, 1990 Baker,Kalvin, 2006-07-08Baker, Phillip 2005

Balthazer, George, 1957-58-59-60 Banks, Eugene 2005,06Baptiste,Crosby 2006 Barbee, Ronald, 1959-60-61-62 Barkan, Scott, 1990-91 Barker, Lamar, 1992-93; 95 Barnes, Lawrence, 1973-74-75-76 Bass, William, 1944-45 Batson, John, 1951-52Bather, Brandon, 2007-08 Beachman, Booker, 1977-78-79-80 Beachum, Kent, 1986 Beale, Jermaine, 1999, 2000-01-02 Beamon, Michael, 1987-88 Beavers, Oscar, 1951-52 Becker,Michael, 2008Bell, David, 1994Belvin,Brandon 2006 -07-08Benson, Eric 2005-06 -07-08Bentley, Billy 1958Billy Berry, Dexter, 1978-79-80 Bethea, Jimmy, 1990-91-92Biggles, Kenneth, 1981-82-83-84 Bigham, Nahshon 2005-06-07-08 Billings, Buck, 1997-98 Bills, Darmont, 1980 Black, Avion, 1997-98-99 Black, DeVaughn, 1995Blackmon, Brandon, 2007-08Bledsoe,Kelvin, 2006 -07-08Blue, Willie, 1976-77-78-79 Bobo, Odgra, 1949-50 Bobo, Primes, 1979-80-81-82 Bolden, Eddie, 1964-65-66-67 Bolden, John, 1915-16-17 Bond, Kevin, 1992 Bond, Lucius, 1943-44 Bonds, Victor, 1992-93-94-95 Bonner, Charles, 1987 Booker, Lionel, 1980-81 Boone, David, 1961-62

Boone, Ike, 1996-97-98-99 Bossie, Elijah, 1965 Bowen, Eugene, 1964-65-66-67 Bowen, Samuel, 1957-58 Bowens, Corey, 1998 Bowers, Danny, 1988 Boyd, Robert, 1981-82 Bradford, Jimmy, 1969 Brady, Ken, 1965 Bread, Anthony, 2001 Brandon,Phillip, 2008Brannon, Robert, 1984-85-86 Brantley, Donell, 1997-98-99, 2000 Brantley, Otis, 1955-56 Brewer, Coleridge, 1944 Bride, Larry, 1993-94 Bridges, Marvin, 1948 Broner, Jerome, 1986 Brooks, Cliff, 1968-69-70-71 Brooks, Darrell, 1989-90-91 Brooks, Darrell, 1984 Brooks, Germaine, 2000 Brooks, Sidney, 1988 Broome, Arcentae, 1995-96-97-98 Broussard, Herbert, 1960 Brown, Allen, 2000-01 Brown, Alton, 1979-80 Brown, Anthony, 2001-02-03 Brown, Ben, 1987-88-89 Brown, Carl, 1991; 1993-94 Brown, George, 1947-48 Brown, Jimmy, 1972 Brown, John, 1927-28-29-30 Brown, Jonathan, 1999 Brown,Jonathan, 2008Brown, Nathaniel, 1969-70-71Brown, Preston, 2008Brown, Robert, 2002-03 Brown, Roscoe, 1944-45-46 Brown, Samuel, 1965-66-67-68 Brown, Van, 1995

Brown, Willie Bo, 1964-65Brownley, Clarence, 1951-52-53-54 Broxie, Marcus, 2008Brumfi eld, Claude, 1968-69 Bryant, Waymond, 1970-71-72-73 Buchanan, Charles, 1983-84-85-86 Buchanan, Dwayne, 2002 Buchanan, Singer, 1944 Buchanan, Wilkie, 1961 Buford, Carl, 2005-06 -07-08Buford, James, 1953-54-55-56 Bullard, Fred, 1944 Burley, Ivan, 2003-04 Burnette, Fred, 2003-04-05 Bumgardner, Jody, 1990 Burris, Brian, 1987 Burton, Myron, 1996 Bush, Clarence, 1950-51-52 Butler, John, 1971-72-73-74 Butterfi eld, Tyrone, 1997-98 Butts,Johnny, 2008Byrd, Clinton, 1951 Byrdsell, Paul, 1962

CCaldwell, Darryl, 1981-82 Caldwell, James, 1950-51-52 Campbell, Albert, 1958 Campbell, Levell, 1959 Campbell, Lee, 1995-96 Cannon, Pierre, 2003 Cansler, Bud, 1929-30 Canty,Jarvis, 2007-08Carnahan, Ralph, 1975-76 Carpenter, Harry, 1965-66-67-68 Carter, Alex, 1983-84 Carter, Carl, 1946-47-48-49 Carter, George, 1965 Carter, James, 1965 Carter, Jimmy Paul, 1975-76-77-78 Carter, Lamar, 1996-97-98-99


Carter, McArthur, 1962 Carter, Terry, 1996 Carter, Willie, 1950-51-52 Caruthers, James, 1975-76 Cato, Issac H., 1929-30 Cephas, Anthony, 2000 Champine, Daniel, 1954-55-56-57 Chatman, Jeff, 1983-84-85 Chatman, Karl, 1987-88-89 Cheeseborough, Clarence, 1944 Cisneros, Taylor, 2007-08Clark, David, 1998-99, 2000-01 Clark, Dorian, 1992-93-94-95 Clark, Major, 1950-51 Clark, Willie, 1988 Clay, Benny, 1956-57-58-59 Clay, George Clay, Marshall, 1944 Clay, Roy, 1960-61-62 Clayborne, Edward, 1948-49-50-51 Clemmons, Modell, 2003 Clifford,Eugene, 2008Cochran, Daron, 1997 Coffee, Jackie, 1980-81 Coleman, Alvin, 1963-66 Coleman, Dave, 1976-77-78-79 Coleman, Fonzy, 1962 Coleman, Frank, 1952 Coleman,Jamal, 2008Coleman, Maceo, 1968-69-70 Coleman, Sam, 1975-76 Coleman, St. Clair, 1974 Collins, Abe, 1979-80 Collins, Barry, 1981-82-83-84 Collins, Chris, 2008Collins, Dale, 1979 Collins, Keith, 1992-93-94-95 Collins, Robert, 1951 Cook, Jerald, 2005,06 Cook, Latwaun, 1995-96 Cook, Stanley, 1995-96 Cooks, Tyrone, 1971-72-73-74 Cooley, Willie, 1954-55-56-57 Cooper, Juandale, 2000-01-02-03 Cooper, Joe, 1965-66-67-68 Cooper, Mark, 1990 Copeland, George, 1991-92-93 Cork, Kippie, 1997-98 Cornelius, Joe, 1965 Council,Rico, 2007-08Coure, Eric, 1996 Cox, Denard, 2004-05-06 Cox, William, 1934-35 Crawford, Fred, 1955 Crawford, George, 1970-71 Crawford, James, 1958 Crawford,Malcolm, 2008Crawford, Quinton, 1985-86-87 Crawford, Robert, 1954-55-56-57 Crockett, Ryan, 1988-89-90 Crooks, Anthony, 1984

Cross, Tim, 1987-88-89-90 Crowe, John, 1992 Crum, Paul, 1946-47-48-49 Culbreath, Anthony, 1990 Cummings, R., 1946-47 Cummings, Sidney, 1953-54-55-56 Cunningham, Scott, 2000-01-02-03 Cunningham, Sean, 2008Cyrus, Warren, 1946

DDance, Wayne, 1951-52-53 Dandridge, Tony, 1988 Daniels, David, 1982-83-84 Davenport, Calvin, 1995-96-97-98 Davis, Al, 1998 Davis, Albert, 1967-68-69-70 Davis, Andre, 2004-05 Davis, Alex, 2007-08Davis, Cedric, 1991-92-93-94 Davis, Darron, 1991-92-93-94 Davis, Gary, 1981-82 Davis, Grannison, 1946-47-48-49 Davis, Leonard, 2003-04-05 -06Davis, Levi, 1954-55 Davis, Maurice 2005-06-07-08 Davis, Oliver, 1973-74-75-76 Davis, Robert, 1999, 2000-01 Davis, Tommy, 1965 Davis, Walter S., 1929-30 Dean, Byron, 1980-81 Dean, Criven, 1959-60 Dean, Marlon, 1984; 1986 Delaney, George, 1962 DeLong, Gabe, *1998-99 Dent, Richard, 1979-80-81-82 Deramus, Jesse, 1976-77-78 Derico, James, 1982-83-84-85 Derrick, Lee, 1953-54-55-56 Dickens, John, 1978 Dickey, Eldridge, 1964-65-66-67 Dillard, Marcus, 1988 Dixon, Billy, 1945-46-47-48 Dixon, Harvey, 1965 Dixon, Terrance, 1994, 1996-97 Dobbins,Neon 2006Dodd, Maurice, 1995-96 Dollar, Luther, 1998-99, 2000 Donaldson, Shannon, 2003 Dorlean, Frantzy, 2004-05 Dorsey, Larry, 1972-73-74-75 Doss, Nate, 1997 Dotson, Orlando, 1998-2001 Doughty, Willie, 1978-79-80-81 Dove, Aliff, 1986 Dowdell, Marcus, 1988-89-90-91 Dowdell, Steve, 1984-85-86 Downs, Olten, 2003-04-05 Drummond, Amos, 1983 Drummond, Robert, 1944-45-46-47

Drungo, Elbert, 1965-66-67-68 Dumervil, James, 2003-04 Duff, Gerod, 1990-91-92 Duncan, Almonte, 2003-04-05-06 Dunham, Maurice, 1992-93-94-95 Dunlap, King, 1965-66-67-68 Durden, Michael, 1997-98-99, 2000 Durojaiye, Ande, 2000-01-02-03

EEady, Saul, 1989-90 Earthman, Andrew, 1956-57-58-59 Edmondson, Alton, 1982-83-84 Edwards, Jonathon, 2003-04-05-06 Eggleston, Leo, 1991Ehret,Tim 2006 Elam, Cleveland, 1971-72-73-74 Elam, Onzy, 1983-84-85-86 Elder, John, 1986 Elias, Homer, 1975-76 Ellington, Thomas, 1995 Ellis, Stephen, 1975-76; 1978 Esaw, Charles, 1965-66-67-68 Eskew, Robert, 1965-66-67-68 Etheredge, Carlos, 1961-62 Evans, Bart, 1983-84; 1986 Evans, Kenton, 2000 Evans, Ronald, 2007-08Ezelle, Willie, 1994-95

FFalker, Quincy, 1997-98 Falker, Ryan, 1993; 1995-96-97 Farmer, Steve, 2001-02 Farrell, Carl, 1961 Ferguson, Charles, 1957-58-59-60 Ferguson, Kenneth, 1999 Finley, Howard, 1965 Finch, James, 2008Fite, Ray, 1969-70 Fitzgerald, Maurice, 1975-76-77-78 Fitzpatrick, Robert, 1987 Fleetwood, Ronald, 1979-80-81 Fleming, Derek, 1996 Flemming, Joe, 1983 Flemming, Marvin, 1979; 1981-82 Flemming, Nathaniel, 1958 Fletcher, B.J., 2000-01-02 Flournoy, J.J., 1989-90 Floyd, Larry, 1996-97-98-99 Floyd, Leon, 1982-83 Foggy, Joe, 1952 Folkes, William, 1946-47-48-49 Ford, Aaron, 1977-78-79-80 Ford, Lamont, 1997 Forge, Ronald, 1976-77-78-79 Foster, Henry, 1978-79-80 Francis, Charles, 1949-50-51-52 Francis, Eric, 2004 Francois, Edmond, 1958-59-60-61

Franklin, Glasco, 1949-50 Fraser, Frank, 1955 Freeman, Arthur, 1965 Freeman, Chuck, 1995 Freeman, Richard, 1992-93-94-95 Freeman, Rodney, 1980 Freeman, Terryl, 1989 Frierson, John, 1990-91-92 Fritz,Rodney, 2008Fuller, Randy, 1990-91-92-93

GGaines, Clarence, 1950-51-52 Gardner, Gerome, 1990-91-92-93 Gardner, Gloria, 1957-58-59-60 Gardner, Kenneth, 1979-80-81-82 Garlington, Leon, 1986-87 Garrett, James, 1957-58-59 Gaston, Benny, 1994-95 Gatewood, Eddie, 1972-73 Gavin, Charles, 1954-55-56-57 Gay, Melvin, 1951 Gayle, Richard, 2005 -06Germany, Chad, 1990-91-92-93 Gholston, Calvin, 1975-76-77-78 Gibbs, Ricki, 2001 Giddens, Deon, 2000-01-02-03 Gilbert, James, 1944 Gilchrist, George, 1946-47-48-49 Gillespie, Walter, 1948-49-59-51 Gilliam, Craig, 1963-64-65-66 Gilliam, Jr., Joe, 1968-69-70-71 Gillis, James, 1962-63-64 Gleaves, Johntae, 2008Glover, Ashberry, 1969-70-71 Glover, Lorenzo, 1984-85 Godfrey, Colin, 1989-90-91-92 Golden, Ricky, 1977-78-79-80 Goodloe, Marcel, 2001 Goodowens, Seth, 1998-2001 Gordon, Rosmond, 1979-80 Gore, Timothy, 1973-74 Graddick, Sherard, 2005-06-07-08Graham, Antonio, 2005-06-07-08 Graham, Jamil, 1997 Graham, Thomas, 1996-97-98-99 Grant, Michael, 1973-74 Gray, Billy, 1950-51-52 Gray, Chris, 2008Gray, Clinton, III 2005 Gray, Eric, 1985-86-87 Grayson, Curley, 1998-99, 2000 Grear, Stacy, 1985-86-87-88 Green, Clifford, 1993-94-95-96Green,Dez 2006 Green, Ervin, 1960-61-62 Green, James, 1951-52-53-54 Green, Lendyburgh, 1984 Green, Marquel, 2007-08Greene, Corey, 2000


Greer, James, 1965-66-67-68 Gregory, Joshua, 2008Griffi n, Alvin, 1987-88-89 Griffi n, Richard, 1960 Griffi n, Steve, 1983-84-85-86 Griffi n, William, 1954-55-56-57 Grooms, Dominic, 2008Gunn,Jerrold, 2007-08Guydon, Joe, 1986-87-88 Guyton, Terrence, 1997-98-99, 2000

HHaigler, Allen, 1972-73-74 Hairston, Perry, 1953 Hairston, Richard, 1950-51-52 Hall, Gerald, 1988-89-90 Hall, Juan, 1994-95-96-97 Hall, Marquez, 2007-08Hall, Miguel 2005-06-07-08Hall, Perry, 1989-90-92 Hall, Rayburn, 1996-97 Hall, Robert, 1984-85-86 Ham, Chris 2002-03-04-05 Hamilton, Charles, 1946-47-48-49 Hammock, Courtney, 1991-92-93-94 Hammonds, Philip, 1995-96 Hancock, George, 1974 Hancock, James, 1973-74; 1976 Hardin, Brandon, 2008Harrell, Ozzie, 2007-08Harrell, Charles, 1969 Harris, Aaron, 2002 Harris, Artrell, 1990 Harris, Brian, 2001-02-03 Harris, Charlie, 1959-60-61-62 Harris, Louis, 1977-78-79-80 Harris, Morris, 1978-79-80-81 Harris, Patrick, 1986 Harris, Rod, 1992 Harris, Shannon, 2001 Harris, Terence, 1984-85; 1987 Harris, Vincent, 1979-80 Hartman, Richard, 2003-04-05-06 Haskin, John, 1996-97 Hawkins, Sheldrick, 1990-91 Hawkins, Virgil, 1987-88 Hayes, Barry, 2003 Hayes, Chris, 1988 Hayes, Robert, 1991 Hayes, Samuel, 1959 Haynes, Emmett, 1976-77-78-79 Haynes, Lee, 1977-78-79-80 Headen, Thomas, 1979-80-81-82 Hector, Anton, 1998-99Heffner,Antonio 2006-07-08Hegman, Michael, 1972-73-74 Henderson, John, 1948-49-50 Henderson, Larry, 1999, 2000 Henderson, Vynell, 1979-80-81-82Hendricks, George, 1974-75

Henson, Mike, 1998 Herndon, Joseph, 1948-49-50-51 Herrera, Desi, 1992 Herring, Freddie, 1968-69 Hester, Ernest, 1996 Hester, Solomon L., 1928-29-30 Heyward, Isiah, 1997-98-99, 2000 Hicks, Sylvester, 1974-75-76 High, Walter, 1968-69 Hill, Earnest, 1979-80-81-82 Hill, Enoch, 2007-08Hill, Jaccari, 2003 Hillery, Jarrick, 1995-96-97-98 Hillman, Robert, 1991-92-93 Hines, Andre, 1988-89 Hines, Chauncey, 1986-87-88-89 Hines, Percy, 1954-55-56-57 Hinton, Darrell, 1995-96-97-98 Hockett, Gary, 1985-86-87-88 Hodge, Craig, 1984-85-86-87 Holbert, Henry, 1936 Holcey, Michael, 1993-94-95-96 Holiday, George, 1949-50-51 Holiday, Herman, 1936 Holland, Garr, 1997-98-99, 2000 Holland, Jacob, 1976 Holland, John, 1971-72-73 Holland, Ronald, 1978-79-80-81 Holland, Vernon, 1968-69 Hollie, Alex, 1968; 1970Hollis, Kevin, 2001-02-03-04 Holliman, Ulysses, 1951 Holloman, Byron, 1996-97-98-99 Holloway , Steve, 1983-84-85-86 Holman, Arthur, 1959-60-61-62 Holmes, Napolean, 1953-54-55-56 Holmes, Roger, 1985-86-87 Holmes, Welsey, 2003-04-05 Holt, James, 1944 Hood, David, 1985-86 Horton, Willie, 1981-82-83-84 Horne, Hilton, 2000-01-02-03 House, Howard, 1994 Howard, Bryan, 1979-80-81 Howard, Camron, 1997 Howard, Clarence, 1954-55 Howard, John, 1991-92Howard,Riley 2006-07-08 Howard, Ronald, 1982-83-84 Howard, Thaddeus, 1986-87 Howard, Walter, 1946-47-48 Howse, Larry, 1971-72-73-74 Hubbard, Brian, 1996-97-98 Hubbard, Brandon 2004-05 Hudak, Joey, 2001-02-03-04 Hull, Julius, 1999, 2000 Humphrey, Claude, 1964-65-66-67 Hugh, James, 1995-96 Hunt, Johnny, 1962-63 Hunter, Charles, 1991-92

Hunter, Herman, 1981-82-83-84 Hurd, Clinton, 1996 Hurd, Jerome, 1994-95-96 Husband, Gregory, 1974-75-76

IIbisi, Benedict, 1998-99, 2000-01 Ingram, Charles, 1997-98-99, 2000 Irby, Kenny, 2001-02 Isabell, Billy, 1962

JJackson,Brandon 2006-07-08Jackson, Dennis, 1971-72 Jackson, Greg, 1978 Jackson, Javier, 2008Jackson, Kevin, 1996-97 Jackson, Kevin, 1998-99 Jackson, Leslie, 1947 Jackson, Michael, 1987-88 Jackson, Nathaniel, 1973-74-75-76 Jackson, Orlandis, 2008Jackson, Orsorio, 1987-88-89 Jackson, Ron, 2000-01-2-03 Jackson, Thomas, 1992-93-94; 1996 James, Detoy, 1997 James, Jesse, 1968; 1970-71-72 James, Travis, 2008Jamison, Leon, 1954-55-56-57

Jamison, Morris, 1991-92-93-94 Jarrett, Sylvester, 1978-79-80 Jenkins, Anthony, 1954-55-56-57 Jenkins, Justin, 2007-08Jenkins, Patrick, 1999, 2000-01-02 Jenkins, William, 1993Jennings, Ligarius, 1997-98-99, 2000 Johnson, Ashley, 1997-98-99, 2000 Johnson, Aurther, 1992; 1994 Johnson, Avery, 1991-92-93-94 Johnson, Brandon, 1999 Johnson, C.J., 2000-01-2-03 Johnson, Chris 2005-06-07-08 Johnson, Danny, 1974-75-76 Johnson, Floyd, 1951-52 Johnson, George S., 1974 Johnson, Henry, 1953-54-55-56 Johnson, James, 1971-72-73-74 Johnson, James, 1993-94-95-96 Johnson, John, 1980-81-82-83 Johnson, Kelcey, 1994 Johnson, Kevin, 1999, 2000Johnson, Leo, 1965 Johnson, Marlon, 1982-83-84-85 Johnson, Quentin, 1984-85 Johnson, Robert, 1976 Johnson, Ronald, 1985-86 Johnson, Stan, 1976 Johnson,Ty’Ron, 2007-08

TSU Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Jesse James played on the offensive line for the Tigers in 1968, and ‘70-72.


Johnson, Val Gene, 1954-55 Johnson, Waymon, 1947 Johnson, William, 1944-45-46-47 Johnson, Willie, 1968 Jolly, Mike, 1978-79-80Joiner, Reuben, 2001 Jones, Aaron, 1976-77-78-79 Jones, Antonio, 1997-98-99, 2000 Jones, Aubrey, 1979-80 Jones, Barion, 2002-03-04 Jones, Carlos, 1982-83-84 Jones, Ernest, 2004-05 Jones, Clarence, 1992-93-94 Jones, Cornelius, 1944-45 Jones, David, 1998-99 Jones, Douglas, 1952 Jones, Ed “Too Tall”, 1970-71-72-73 Jones, Carlos, 2004-05-06 Jones, Germain, 1995-96Jones, Gino, 1999 Jones, Israel, 1945 Jones, Joe, 1968-69 Jones, Kazuo “Carlos”, 1983-84 Jones, Kenny, 1987-88-89-90 Jones, Leon, 1960 Jones, Marvin, 1998-99, 2000-01 Jones, Mike, 1979-80-81-82 Jones, Nate, 1981-82Jones, Paul, 1952-53 Jones, Paul, 1988-89-90 Jones, Raymond, 1994-95-96-97 Jones, Roger, 1988-89-90 Jones, Sam, 1927-28-29-30 Jordan, Fred, 1929-30 Joseph, Aaron, 1978-79 Joseph, Jesse, 1946-47-48-49 Joyce, Eric, 1997-98-99, 2001

KKelly, James, 1971-72-73 Kenney, John, 1960-61-62 Key, KaRon, 1998-99, 2000-01 Key, Michael, 1962 Key, Timothy, 1999 Killen, Josh, 2008Killins, Henry, 1962 Kilgore,Deonte, 2008Kimble, Roy, 1951-1952-1953-1954Kincaide, Clyde J., 1929-30-31-32 Kindle, Gregory, 1970-71-72-73 King, Jonathan, 1997 King, Russell, 1949 Kinnebrew, Larry, 1978; 1980-81-82 Kirk, Kello. 2003 Knight, Stevie, 1991

LLacey, Lafayette, 1948-49-50-51 Lacey, Mike, 1994-95-96 Lackey, Jimmy, 1992-93-94-95

Lamb, Mack, 1962 Lambert, Eddie, 1968-69 Landrom, Jamar, 2004-05 Lane, Fred, 1970-71 Larkins, Glenn, 1969 Laster, Donald, 1978-79-80-81 Lassiter, Mieco, 1999 Laws, Bryan, 1987 Lawson, Sylvester, 1975-76 Leaks, Michael, 1988 Lee, Burrell, 1956 Lee, Cain, 1929-30-31 Lee, Charles, 1965 Lee, Dorian, 1983 Lee, Travis, 2004-05 Leeper, Louis, 1984-85-86Levine,Anthony 2006 -07-08Lewis,Cornelius, 2007-08Lewis, Craig, 1988 Lewis, Donald, 1985-86-87 Lewis, James, 1971, 1973-74 Lewis, Norris, 1958-59 Lewis, Zachary, 1988 Lightfoot, Shannon, 2003-04-05 Ligon, Lemual, 1995-96 Little, Shannon D., 1944 Lloyd, Tim, 1983-84-85 Lockett, Albert, 1965 Logan,Kikko, 2008Long, George, 1978-79 Lopez, John, 2008Lorthridge, El, 1996 Love, Clarence, 1968-69-70 Lucas, Michael, 1984, 1986 Luckey, Aaron, 1990 Lyons, Granville, 1971-72-73-74 Lyons, Marshall, 1996

MMable, Thomas, 1953, 1955-56 Mackey, Curtis, 1984-85 Macon, John, 1989-90-91 Major, DeCarlos, 1995-96-97 Makor, Jao’s1982-83-84-85Mallory, Larry, 1972-73-74 Malone, Roosevelt, 1958 Malone, Shawn, 1988 Marable, Trevelle, 1992; 1994 Mars, Aaron, 2003-04-05-06 Marsalis, James, 1965-66-67-68 Marsalis, Romannie, 1988 Marsh, John, 1995-96 Marshall, DeJuan, 1998 Marshall, Kendrick, 1946-47-48-49 Marshall, Willie, 1965 Martin, Claud, 1953-54 Martin, Dion, 1985-86-87-88 Martin, Lannie, 1976-77-78-79Martin,Nigel 2006 Martin, Tyler, 2003

Martinez, Leo, 2003Mason,Mike 2006 Massengale, Lendell, 1952-53-54-55 Massey, Harry, 1962 Massie, John, 1990 Matthews, James, 1972-73-74 Maul, James, 1949 May, Joey, 1996 Mayes, Ernie, 1956 Mayes, Jacob, 1968-69-70 McAfee, Carl, 1983-84-85-86 McAllister, Jason, 1998-99, 2000 McBride, Billy, 1976 McCartherenes, Brian, 1999, 2000 McClain, Thomas, 1956-57 McClanahan, James, 1952-53-54-55McClean, Stuart, 2007-08McCollam, Chad, 1991-92 McCord, Deerwood, 1965 McCord, Donnie, 1975-76 McCord, Thomas, 1965-66-67-68 McCoy, Clinton, 1946 McCoy, Vincent, 1974 McCray, Eric, 1995-96-97-98 McCreary, Loaird, 1972-73-74-75 McCrumbly, Donald, 1972-73-74 McCurdy, Willie, 1981, 1983-84 McCutcheon, Mark, 1988-89-90 McDaniels, Levertis, 1985 McDonald, Maurice, 1961-62 McFall, Patrick, 1995-96 McFarland, Errick, 1999, 2000

McGee, Wendell, 1990 McGowan, Royce, 1992-93-94-95 McKelpin, Chris, 1979 McKinney, George, 1988 McMillion, Mike, 1978-79-80 McNairl,Calvin 2007-08McNairy, Tim, 1993 McNeal, George, 1960-61-62-63 McNeal, Paul, 1959-60-61-62 McNutt, Antoine, 1998-99 McPherson, Joseph, 1952-53 McPherson, Michael, 1999 McPherson, Ulyesses, 1944-45-46-47 McRae, Franklin, 1965 McRae, Jerrold, 1974-75-76-77 McTorry, Charles, 1970-71-72 McWilliams, John, 1969-70-71-72 Meneese, Roy, 1964-65-66 Merritt, Don, 1965 Metcalf, Fred, 1956-57-58-59 Middlebrooks, Charles, 1977-78 Middleton, Brent, 1979-80-81-82 Middleton, Marshun, 1990-91-92-93 Miles, Harold, 1984-85-86 Milian, Nicholas, 2002-03-04-05 Miller, Darrell, 1988-89-90Miller,Jeremy 2006 Mims, Lawrence, 1984-85-86 Mitchell, Curtis, 1978-79-80-81 Mitchell, Fay, 1954-55-56-57 Mitchell, Jon, 1996-97 Mitchell, Melvin, 1973-74-75

TSU Director of Facilities Operation Jerrold McRae was a fl anker on the Tigers’ 73-77 teams.


Mitchell, Willie, 1960-61-62 Monroe, Anthony, 1988-89 Moore, Charles, 1958-59-60-61 Moore, Derrick 2005-06 Moore, Duane, 1993-94-95-96 Moore, Greg, 1990 Moore,Jonathan, 2007-08Moore, Kelton, 1999 Moore, Leon, 1963-64-65-66 Moore, Reginald 2005-06-07-08Moore, Riley, 1970 Moore, Scott, 1988 Moore, Steve, 1979-80-81-82 Moore, Terrance, 1993-94; 1996 Moorman, Robert, 1990-91-92 Morgan, Mike, 1976-77-78 Morgan, Robert, 1973-74-75-76 Morgan, Toriano, 1998-99, 2000 Morgan, Willie, 1984 Morigney, Brian, 1984-85 Morris,Roger, 2008Morris, Theodore, 1962 Morrow, Gerald, 2003-04-05-06 Morrow, Jarrett, 2003-04-05-06 Morse, Jack, 1990-91 Morton, Edgar, 1944 Motley, Zachary, 2008Moye, Marcus, 1991-92-93 Muhammad, Hamid 1991 Murray, Leon, 1997-98-99 Murphy, Machellas, 2003-04 Murphy, Robert, 1979-80 Myers, Carnell, 2000-01-02

NNails, Clarence, 1946-47-48-49Nevels,Robert 2006 Newton, Cecil 2005-06-07-08 Nixon, Barry, 1987-88-89 Nunnally, Hoyt, 1968-69-70-71

OOdell, Richard, 1978-79 Oden, McDonald, 1976-77-78-79 Oliver, Harold, 1978-79 Overton, Van, 1988 Owens, Anthony, 1987-88-89-90 Owens, Johnny, 1972-73-74-75 Owens, Vincal, 1993

PPannell, Darrell, 1988-89 Parker, Jeffrey, 1988 Parker, Rodney, 1975-76 Parks, Jerry, 1961 Parks, Samuel, 1954-55-56-57 Patana, Clint, 1989;1991 Patrick, Rodney, 1984-85 Patterson,Wendall, 2008Patton, Charles, 1952

Patton, William, 1952-53-54 Payne, Elbert, 1981 Payne, Eric, 1999 Pelote, Shawn, 1988 Perkins, Calvin, 1978 Perkins, Chris, 1998-99 Perkins, Tommy, 1981-82-83-84 Perry, Gerald, 1977-78-79-80 Perry, Jeremy, 2008Perry, John, 1976 Perry, Luke, 1959-60 Perry, Mose, 1979 Pettiford, Kenneth, 1972-73 Pettus, James, 1971, 1973-74 Pettus, Larry, 1969, 1971-72 Phillips, Al, 1997 Phillips, Donnie, 1987 Phillips, Michael, 1979-80-81 Phillips, Russell, 1981-82-83 Pinson, Charles, 2001 Pillow, Frank, 1984-85-86-87 Pilton, Elliot, 1990-91 Pinson, Donald, 1969-70 Pitts, Damion, 2003-04-05-06 Platt, Gregory, 1980 Player, James, 1952-53-54-55 Pleasant, Anthony, 1987-88-89 Pollard, Richard, 1950 Pope, Rodney, 1979-80-81-82 Porcher, Robert, 1988 Porter, Frederick, 1962 Powell, Charlie, 1961-62 Powell, Howard, 1950 Presley, Earl, 1990 Preston, Frederick, 1953 Price, Arbutus “Chuck”, 1987-88-89-90 Price, Chane, 1997-98-99, 2000 Price, Lamar, 2000-01 Price, Robert, 1944 Pride, Dan, 1992-93-94-95 Pride, Danny, 1965 Pruitt, Brian, 1992-93-94-95 Pruitt, Sam, 1992-93 Puckett, Sam, 1979 Pulley, Ralph Pulliam, Charles

QQuarles, Derek, 1996 Quarles, George, 1950 Quarles, John, 1962

RRahman, Isa, 2001-02 Rand, Larry, 1965 Randle, Stanley, 1959-60-61-62 Randolph, Tracey, 1984 Ransom, Brian, 1979-80-81-82 Ratliff, Preston, 1997-98-99, 2000

Ratliff, Tim, 1995-96-97 Ray, Darnell, 2004-05 Reaves, Priestly, 1986 Reed, Robert, 1962-63-64 Reed, Roderick, 1985-86-87-88 Reed, William, 1951-52-53-54 Reese, Alfred, 1970-71-72 Reese, James, 1988-89-90 Reese, Walter, 1997-98, 2000-01 Reese, Wayne, 1967-68-69 Reeves, Charles, 1982-83 Reid, Lonnie, 1960 Releford, James, 1952-53-54-55 Renfroe, Gilbert, 1982-83-84-85 Repress, Mike, 1984-85 Revere, Arthur, 1980-81 Rhoden, John, 2004-05 Rhodes, John, 1946-47-48-49 Rice, Bryan, 1994-95-96 Rice, Harold, 1965-66-67-68 Richardson, Chris, 2001 Richardson, Courtney 2005 -06Richardson,Shaun 2006Rickman, Arthur, 1950 Ridgeway,Justin, 2007-08Robb, Amariah, 1999, 2000 Roberson, Danny, 1998-99, 2000-01 Roberson, Kevin, 2002-03 Roberts, DeWayne, 1981-82 Robertson, Darnell, 1984 Robertson, Nathan, 1988-89-90 Robinett, Cedrick, 1991, 1993 Robinson, Allen, 1963-64 Robinson, Arthur Lee, 1933-34-35-36 Robinson, Ben, 1985-86-87-88 Robinson, Fred, 1987-88 Robinson, John, 1966-67-68 Robinson, Johnnie, 1965-66 Robinson, Mike, 1982-83-84-85 Robinson, Pat, 1988 Robinson, Patrick, 1989-90-91-92 Robinson, Preston, 1948-49 Robinson, Ricky, 1977-78-79-80 Robinson, Roger, 1981-82-83-84 Robinson, William, 1984-85-86-87 Robles, Manny, 1999, 2000-01-03 Rodgers, Dominique, 2004-05-06 Rogers, Darryle, 1992-93-94 Rogers, Keith, 2002-03-04 Ross, Clyde, 1949 Rosser, Bryson, 2002-03-05 Roux, Abdul, 1997 Rowe, Algene, 1950 Rowser, Roshaun, 2003-04-05-06 Royster,Maurice, 2007-08Rudolph, LaDarian, 2003 Rugley, Josiah, 1999 Rutland, Nikkeda 2004-05-06 Russell, Kevin, 1975-76

SSadler, David, 1988-89 Safeullah, Ahmed, 2000-01-02-03 Salters, John, 1948-49 Sample,Julian 2006-07-08Sanders, Ed, 1997-98-99 Sanders, Shelton, 1974 Sanders, Sugar, 2002 Sanders, Willie, 1965 Sanford, George, 1950-51-52 Sarieh, Adi, 1991-92 Saunders, John, 1946-47-48-49 Savage, Willie, 1947-48 Scales, Joseph, 1969-70 Scantling, Desmond, 2000-01 Scott, Mario, 1998 Scott, Ricky, 1981-82 Scott, William, 1946 Seabrooks, Glenn, 1968-69 Sears, Tim, 1979-80 Seay, Reggie, 1981-82-83-84 Segree, Lawrence, 1992-93-94-95 Sellars, Lorenzo, 1975-76 Sellars, William, 1992 Shanks, Simon, 1989-90 Shannon, Robert, 1965-66-67-68 Sharpe, Alvin, 1948-49-50-51 Sharpe, John, 1948-49-50-51 Shaw, Rashad, 2000-01-02-03 Shelton, Anthony, 1988-89Shelton, Steven, 2008Shepard,Allen 2006 Sherrill, Andre’, 1987 Shoats, Gary, 1983-84 Shockley, Jeff, 1979 Shy, Melvin, 1974-75 Simmons, Arthur, 1936-37-38 Simmons, Jimmy, 2004 Simmons, Joseph, 1950-51 Simmons, Kelvin, 1997-99 Simmons, Lawrence, 1936-37 Simmons, Marvin, 1971-72 Simmons, Patrick, 1959 Simms, Mike, 1979-80-81 Simpson, Nathaniel, 1973-74-75 Sims, Chris, 1985-86-87 Sims, Dorsey, 1952-53-54-55 Sims, Rodger, 1968-69-70 Sims, Tracy, 2008Singleton, Allen, 1992 Singleton, Armond, 1991 Singleton, Harold, 1958-59-60-61 Sippial, Fred, 1999 Sleigh, Charles, 1928-29-30 Smith, Ahmaad, 2002-03-05 Smith, Amzie, 1987-88 Smith, Avis, 1981-82 Smith, Brice, 2001 Smith, Dave, 1954-55


Smith, Elgin, 2000-01 Smith, Fletcher, 1962-63-64-65 Smith, Jermaine, 1999, 2000 Smith, Joe C., 1965 Smith, John, 1976-77-78 Smith, Jonathan, 1995 Smith, Kato, 1994-95-96 Smith, Kevin, 1988 Smith, Lawrence, 1998-99, 2000-01 Smith, Jr., Lee, 1987-88; 1990 Smith, Milton, 1947-48 Smith, Noland, 1963-64-65-66 Smith, Sam, 1965-66 Smith, T. J., 1995-96-97Smith,Troy 2006 Smith, Wilbur, 1979-80-81-82 Smith, William, 1948-49-50-51 Smith, William P., 1944-45-46-47 Sorrells, Calvin, 1955-56-57-58 Sparkman, Charles, 2007-08Spears, Eric, 1983-84-85 Spillman, JuJuan, 2008Spivey, Samuel, 1965 Springfi eld, James, 2007-08St. Clair, Reggie, 1999 St. Fleur,Renaloski, 2007-08St. Louis, Sadrack 2005-06 St. Pierre, Mario, 1996 Stampley, Clay, 1952 Stargell, Sabastian “Snookie,”1984-85-86 Stargell, Tony, 1986-87-88-89 Steadham, William, 1961 Steel, Charles, 1956 Steele, Ashmal, 1999 Stephens, Jeremy 2004-05-06 Sterling, Brent, 1996-97-98-99 Stephens, Marquis, 1999, 2000-01 Stevens, Billy, 1962 Stevens, Willie, 1952-53 Stevenson, Robert, 1968-69-70-71 Stewart, Eugene, 1959-60 Stewart, Lonnie, 1973-74 Stewart, Michael, 1962 Stith, Richard, 1950 Stith, Robert, 1951Stokes.Jeremy 2006 Stokes, Theodore, 1949-50-51-52 Stone, Andre, 2001 Stone, Joe, 1987-88-89 Strange, Forrest, 1933-34-35 Street, Alvin, 1984-85-86 Street, Harold, 1947 Streiff, Micah, 2005-06 Strickland, Wade, 1985-86 Stroe, Matt, 1998 Strong, Aaron, 2003-04-05-06 Stubblefi eld,Travis, 2007-08Studdard, Steve, 1986-87-88 Suesberry, Wilbur, 1955-56-57-58 Sullivan, Corey, 1996-97-98-99

Sumrall, Fred, Sr. 1936-37-38-39Sumrall, Fred, Jr. 1965-66-67-68 Sweet, Joe, 1968-69-70 Swift, Odell, 1962 Swinney, Gregory, 1976-77-78-79

TTahir, Henry, 2003 Taliaferro, Claude, 1954-55-56-57 Tanner, James, 1948-49 Tanner, Willie, 1948-49-50-51 Tarver, Keith, 1985 Tarver, Sidney, 2007-08Tate, Golden, 1980-81-82-83 Tate, Walter, 1979 Taylor, Brian, 2001 Taylor, Danny, 1984-85-86-87 Taylor, Darryl, 1980-81-82 Taylor, Donald, 1955-56-57-58 Taylor, James, 1978-79 Taylor, Malcolm, 1980-81 Taylor, Nathaniel, 1945-46-47-48 Tepper, Terrell, 2001-02-03-04 Tepper, Tewann, 2002-03-04 Terry, Ryan, 1990 Thalmadge, Vick, 1951 Tharpe, Larry, 1989-90-91 Thaxton, Frank, 1975-76 Thaxton, James, 1970-71-72 Thomas, Albert, 1985-86-87-88 Thomas, Carlo, 1997-98-99, 2000 Thomas, Charles, 1968, 1971-72 Thomas, Dante, 2008Thomas, Eddie, 1952-53 Thomas, Mike, 1976-77-78-79 Thomas, Paul, 2003-04 Thomas, Vincent, 1975-76 Thomas, William, 1945-46-47-48 Thomas, William, 1967-68-69-70 Thomas, Woodrow, 1955-56-57-58 Thompson, Al, 1988 Thompson, Austin, 1974-75-76 Thompson, Michael, 1995-96-*97-98-99 Thompson, Ralph, 1994 Thompson, Reno, 2005-06-07-08Thompson, Shawn, 1995-96-97-98 Thompson, Tim, 1985 Tiddle, Milton, 1952-53 Tippens, Eric, 1996-97 Toomer, JaMar, 1997 Trotter, Jesse, 1977-78-79-80 Troutman, Jeff, 1985-86 Tuck, William, 1992 Tucker, Mike, 1985Tucker, William, 1991-92-93 Tucker, William, 1965 Turks, Harold, 1983-84-85-86 Turner, Harold, 1948-49-50-51 Turner, Steve, 1979-80-81-82 Turner, Warren, 1981

Tyus, Andre, 2001

UUmphrey, Albert, 1935-36-37-38

VValentine, Fred, 1953-54 Valentine, Todd, 1996-97 Vasser, Rommie, 1992-93-94-95

WWade, Charles, 1970-71-72 Wade, James, 1989-90-91-92 Wade, Issac, 1981-82-83 Wafer, Carl, 1970-71-72-73 Walker, Alfred, 2001-04-05 Walker, Bruce, 1978-79-80 Walker, Charles, 1956-57-58-59 Walker, James, 1968-69 Walker, Kenny, 1979-80 Walker, Riley, 2001-02-03 Walker, Willie, 1965 Wallace, Lamar, 2008Wallace, Lamarr, 1993-94-95-96 Walton, Charles, 1980 Walton, Riley, 1983-84-85 Ward, Clyde, 1980-81-82-83 Washington, Marshall, 1954 Washington, William, 1945-46-47-48 Waters, Melvin, 1987-88-89-90 Watkins, Jamie, 1999 Watkins, Larry, 1978-79-80-81 Watson, Tyrone, 1988-89 Weatherspoon, Johnny, 1985-86-87 Weatherspoon, Rashawn, 2008Weaver, Mardae, 2001-02-03 Welch, Terry, 1985-86 Weldon, Batavia, 2000-01 Wellington, Nate, 1991-92-93 Wells, Kevin, 1996 West, Bill, 1968, 1970 West, Loranzo, 1995-96 Whatley, Amos, 1980-81 Wheeler, Dwight, 1975-76-77 Whitaker, Selmon, 1965-66 White, James, 1965-66 White, John, 1955 White, Willie, 1946-47-48 Whitmon, Cecil, 1951-52-53 Whitmon, David, 1944-45 Whitmon, Raymond, 1944-45-46-47 Whitrow, Thomas, 1930 Wilburn, Jesse, 1954-55-56-57 Wiley, Leonard, 1944-45 Wilkerson, Al, 1978-79 Wilkerson, James, 1988 Williams, Armand, 1997-98 Williams, Brandon, 2005-06 Williams, Bryan, 1984-85-86-87 Williams, C., 1946

Williams, Charles, 1968-69 Wiliams, Daniel, 2003-04-05 Williams, Darrell, 1992-93-94 Williams, Daryl, 1993-94-95 Williams, Fred, 1991-92-93-94 Williams, James, 1965 Williams, Javarris, 2005-06-07-08Williams, John, 2008Williams, Justin, 2002-03-04-05 Williams, Leroy, 1960 Williams, Marcell, 1978-79-80 Williams, Robey, 1994-95-96 Williams, Ronald, 1965 Williams, Roy, 1952-53 Williams, Wendall, 1999, 2000 Williamson, Randolph, 1975-76 Williford, Larry 2005-06-07-08Willis, Jeffrey, 2005 Willis, Remond, 2007-08Wilson, Bernard, 1988-89-90-91 Wilson, George, 1960 Winfrey, Victor, 1987-88-89 Winston, Aubrey, 1957-58-59 Wisdom,Erik, 2008Womble, Doug, 1988 Wright, Carlos, 2000-01 Wood, Marshall, 1951-52-53 Woods, Eddie, 2004-05 Woods, Jeremy, 2005-06 Woods, Larry, 1968-69-70 Woods, Robert, 1970-71-72Woodard, Kellen 2006-07-08Woodson, Ronnie, 1984 Wortham, Lamont, 1991-92 Wright, Carlos, 2000-01-02-03Wright,Terrence 2006-07-08Wynn, Earl, 1944-45-46-47 Wynn, Franklyn, 1960-61-62 Wynn, Raleigh, 1946-47-48-49 Wynn, Shawney, 1970-71-72-73 Wynn, William, 1969-70-71-72

X,Y,ZYette, Emmett, 1951-52Young,Duval 2006-07-08 Young, Maurice 2004, 2005 Zeigler, Bennie, 1996-97-98-99

*-medical redshirt, lettered. Bold - Players Active


1934 Forrest Strange, C (CD, PC)1935 William Cox, HB (CD, PC)1936 Albert Umphrey, HB (CD, PC)1937 Albert Umphrey, HB (CD, PC) Jimmie Harris, G (CD, PC) William Braudnex, E (CD, PC)1944 William Bass, HB (CD, PC)1945 William Bass, HB (CD, PC) Robert Drummond, T (CD, PC)1946 Robert Drummond, T (CD, PC) Nathaniel Taylor, QB (CD, PC) William Washington, E (CD, PC) Raymond Whitmon, HB (CD, PC)1947 Robert Drummond, T (CD, PC) Nathaniel Taylor, QB (CD, PC) William Washington, E (CD, PC) Raymond Whitmon, HB (CD, PC) Raleigh Wynn, T (CD, PC)1949 George Gilchrist, T (CD, PC) Grannison Davis, HB (CD, PC)1950 Harold Turner, E (CD, PC) Walter Gillespie, C (CD, PC) Willie Tanner, T (CD, PC)1951 Harold Turner, E (CD, PC) James Caldwell, E (CD, PC)1952 Matthew Maiden, FB (CD, PC) James Caldwell, T (CD, PC)1953 Perry Hairston, E (CD, PC) Roy Kimble, HB (CD, PC)1955 Charles Patton, G (CD, PC)1956 James Buford, G (CD, PC) Charles Gavin, T (CD, PC) Fay Mitchell, HB (CD, PC)1957 Leon Jamison, E (CD, PC) Charles Gavin, T (CD, PC)1959 Charles Walker, E (CD, PC) Fred Metcalf, T (PC)1960 George Balthazar, T (CD, PC)1963 Robert Reed, G (PC)1964 Robert Reed, G (PC)

1965 James Carter, G (PC) Johnnie Robinson, FL (PC) Eldridge Dickey, QB (PC)1966 William Tucker, HB (PC) Eldridge Dickey, QB (PC, E) Claude Humphrey, T (PC, E) Tommie Davis, T (SC) Harvey Dixon, G (E) Leo Johnson, WR (E)1967 Eldridge Dickey, QB (PC)

Claude Humphrey, T (PC, SN, T, AP)1968 James Marsalis, DB (AP, SN, PC) Elbert Drungo, T (PC)1969 Claude Brumfi eld, T (PC) Joe Jones, E (PC, AP, SC) Vernon Holland, T (PC) Wayne Reese, HB (PC)1970 David Davis, WR (PC) Joe Gilliam, Jr., QB (PC)

Vernon Holland, T (AP, T, K, SN, PC) Asberry Glover, T (PC) Freddie Herring, DB (PC) Rodger Sims, LB (PC)1971 Joe Gilliam, Jr., QB (K, AP, PC) Clifford Brooks, DB (AP, PC) Waymond Bryant, LB (PC) Nathaniel Brown, T (PC) Asberry Glover, T (PC) Charles McTorry, DB (PC) James Thaxton, TE (PC)1972 Robert Woods, T (PC, AP, BM) Ed “Too Tall” Jones, E (PC, AP, BM) Ollie Smith, WR (PC) Waymond Bryant, LB (PC, AP) James Thaxton, TE (PC, BM) Charles McTorry, DB (PC)1973 Ed “Too Tall” Jones, E (SN, T, AP, PC, K, FA) Waymond Bryant, LB (SN, T, AP, PC, K) John Holland, WR (T, AP, PC) Gregory Kindle, G (AP, PC) Kenneth Pettiford, QB (BM)

1974 Cleveland Elam, DE (PC, AP, NB) Granville Lyons, DB (AP) Allen Haigler, T (AP, PC) John Butler, C (PC) Larry Dorsey, WR (PC) James Johnson, DB (PC)1975 Larry Dorsey, WR (PC, AP, UPI, SN, T) Loaird McCreary, TE (PC) Melvin Mitchell, G (PC)1976 Oliver Davis, DB (PC) Sylvester Hicks, DT (PC) Jerrold McRae, WR (PC)1977 Jerrold McRae, WR (PF, PC, J, BM) Sylvester Hicks, DT (PF, PC, J, ADW, BM) Joe Adams, QB (PF) Stanley G. Johnson, DT (PC) Danny Johnson, DE (PC) Homer Elias, OG (ADW, PC) Dwight Wheeler, OT (PC) Sylvester Lawson, TE (ADW)1978 John Smith, WR (PC, BM) Jimmy Carter, OG (E) Joe Adams, QB (AP, SN, PC, BM) Maurice Fitzgerald, DE (E)1979 Joe Adams, QB (AP, SN, PC, BM) McDonald Oden, TE (PC, BM, SH) Aaron Jones, HB (SH, ADW, BM) Lannie Martin (ADW) Mike Jones (SN)1980 Joe Adams, QB (SH, AP, ADW, J, 100%) Richard Dent, DE (ADW) Aaron Ford, LB (ADW) James Taylor, OC (ADW)1981 Mike Jones, WR (K, SN, AFCA, SH) Brian Ransom, QB (SH, SN) Malcolm Taylor, DT (K, AFCA) Donald Lester, OT (SH) Malcolm Taylor, DE (SH)1982 Golden Tate, WR (SN, AFCA, SH) Roger Robinson, DB (SN, SH) Walter Tate, OC (AP, SH, K) Steve Moore, OT (SH) Richard Dent, DE (SH) Kenneth Biggles, QB (SH) Vynell Henderson, LB (SH)1983 Golden Tate, WR (SH, SN)1984 Carl McAfee, DB (SN) Barry Collins, TE (SH) Herman Hunter, RB (SH) James Derico, LB (SH) Roger Robinson, DB (SH)

1985 Carl McAfee, DB1986 Onzy Elam, LB (K, 100%, SH, E) Charles Buchanan, DE (SH) Carl McAfee, DB (SH, E) Steve Holloway, TE (SH) Wade Strickland, OT (SH, E) David Hood, P (E) Alvin Street, OC (E)1988 Roderick Reed, LB (SH)1989 Anthony Pleasant, DE (SH, ND, AP, FG) Simon Shanks, LB (E)1990 Colin Godfrey, P (E, SH, AP, FG, WC, SPN) Simon Shanks, LB (SH) Anthony Owens, TE (SPN)1991 Colin Godfrey, P (SH) Elliot Pilton, DE (SPN, ND)1992 Colin Godfrey, P (SH) Perry Hall, LB (SH)1993 Brent Alexander, FS (AP, NFL, SH, SPN) Randy Fuller, CB (NFL)1994 Cedric Davis (SH, NFL)1999 Lamar Carter, DE (SPN) Leon Murray, QB (SPN) Bennie Anderson Avion Black (Team Link) Michael Thompson (SBN)2000 Walter Reese, LB (FG) Carlos Wright, KR (FG)2001 Steve Farmer, TE (HM) Walter Reese, LB (HM) Marquis Stephens, DB (HM) C. J. Johnson, WR (HM)2003 Charles Anthony, RB (AFCA, AP, SPN, SH, FG) C.J. Johnson, WR (SBN)2004 Charles Anthony, RB (AFCA, AP, SBN, I-AA org, FG, SH)2007 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie,DB (SBN, AP, TSN,)2008 Cornelius Lewis,OT (AP, CSN, SBN) Cecil Newton, C (CSN) Javarris Williams, RB (AFCA, CSN-HM,SBN)

TSU A l l -Americans

(Key: ADW-Atlanta Daily World, AFCA-American Football Coaches, AP-Associated Press, BM-Black Mutual, CD-Chicago Defender, CSN-College Spporting News, E-Ebony Scoreboard, FG-Don Hansen’s Football Gazette, J-Jet Magazine, K-Kodak, ND-NFL-Draft Report, 100%-100% Wrong Club, PC-Pittsburgh Courier, PF-Pro Football Magazine, SC-Small College, SH-Sheridan Poll, SBN-Sheridan Blacl College Network, SN-Sporting News, SPN-Sports Network, T-Time Magazine, UPI-United Press International, WC-Walter Camp), HM-Honorable Mention

Forrest Strange TSU’s First All-American

TSU All-Americans

TSU All-Americans Robert Drummond, Raymond Whitmon, William Washington, Nathaniel Taylor


DATE W-L SCORE OPPONENT LOCATION ATTENDANCE CLASSIC—/—/46 L 6-14 North Carolina State Washington D.C. ——— Capitol Classic—/—/47 W 26-0 Arkansas A&M Memphis, TN ——— Bluff City Classic—/—/47 W 27-12 West Virginia State Washington D.C. ——— Capitol Classic—/—/48 W 30-26 Wilberforce Washington D.C. ——— Capitol Classic—/—/49 W 49-13 Jackson State Jackson, MS ——— Magnolia Classic—/—/50 W 20-0 Lincoln Memphis, TN ——— Bluff City Classic—/—/50 W 28-13 North Carolina A&T Washington D.C. ——— Capitol Classic—/—/51 W 26-21 Lincoln Memphis, TN ——— Bluff City Classic—/—/51 W 25-0 Jackson State Jackson, MS ——— Magnolia Classic—/—/52 L 12-20 Lincoln Memphis, TN ——— Bluff City Classic—/—/53 T 19-19 Lincoln Memphis, TN ——— Bluff City Classic09/25/54 W 33-13 Lincoln Memphis, TN ——— Bluff City Classic09/17/55 W 7-0 Lincoln Memphis, TN ——— Bluff City Classic11/10/56 W 52-6 Alcorn State Memphis, TN ——— Bluff City Classic—/—/56 W 6-0 Maryland State Washington D.C. ——— Capitol Classic12/01/56 W 41-39 Florida A&M Miami, FL (Orange Bowl) 41,808 Orange Blossom Classic11/13/65 W 31-6 Lincoln St. Louis, MO (Busch Stadium) ——— Gateway Classic11/12/66 W 28-6 Lincoln St. Louis, MO (Busch Stadium) 3,500 Gateway Classic 11/22/69 W 49-14 Bishop Dallas, TX (Cotton Bowl) 12,000 Lone Star Classic09/12/70 W 24-14 Alcorn State Los Angeles, CA (LA Coliseum) ——— Angel City Classic09/19/70 W 62-7 Kentucky State Memphis, TN (Crump Stadium) 15,000 Bluff City Classic11/21/70 W 21-3 Parsons St. Louis, MO (Busch Stadium) ——— Gateway Classic09/25/71 W 18-7 Alcorn State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 17,006 Bluff City Classic09/09/72 W 55-6 Norfolk State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) ——— Bluff City Classic 09/15/72 W 14-0 Morgan State Atlanta, GA (Atlanta-Fulton Co.) 10,093 Atlanta Ebony Classic09/23/72 W 40-13 Alcorn State Chicago, IL (Soldier Field) 40,000 Chicago Football Classic09/13/74 W 44-12 Central State Chicago, IL (Soldier Field) ——— Chicago Football Classic10/23/76 W 21-3 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Doak Campbell Stadium)——— Atlanta Ebony Classic11/04/78 W 41-7 North Carolina Central Washington, D.C. (RFK Stadium) ——— Capitol Classic09/22/79 W 21-3 Texas Southern Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 32,000 Bluff City Classic10/12/80 W 35-17 Alabama State Birmingham, AL (Legion Field) ——— Magic City Classic10/03/81 W 21-20 Alabama State Birmingham, AL (Legion Field) 18,233 Magic City Classic

TSU P lays the CLASS ICSTSU P lays the CLASS ICS

ANGEL CITY CLASSICFirst Appearance: 09/12/70 W24-14 vs. Alcorn StateLast Appearance: 09/12/70 W24-14 vs. Alcorn State

vs. Alcorn State: 1-0vs. Arkansas State: 1-0vs. Jackson State: 1-0-1vs. Kentucky State: 1-0vs. Lincoln (Mo.): 4-1-1

vs. Mississippi Valley State: 2-1vs. Norfolk State: 1-0vs. Southern: 1-0vs. Texas Southern: 1-0Overall Record: 13-2-2

vs. Alabama A&M: 2-2vs. Alabama State: 4-0vs. Alcorn State: 4-0vs. Arkansas State: 1-0vs. Bishop: 1-0vs. Central State: 2-2vs. Howard: 1-0vs. Eastern Kentucky: 0-1vs. Florida A&M: 5-14vs. Grambling State: 0-2vs. Jackson State: 13-9-1vs. Kentucky State: 2-0vs. Lincoln (Mo.): 6-1-1vs. Mississippi Valley State: 2-3

vs. Morgan State: 1-0vs. Norfolk State: 1-0vs. North Carolina A&T: 1-3vs. North Carolina Central: 1-0vs. North Carolina State: 0-1vs. Maryland State: 1-0vs. Parsons: 1-0vs. Prarie View A&M: 1-0vs. South Carolina State: 3-2vs. Southern: 1-2-1vs. Texas Southern: 1-0vs. West Virginia State: 1-0vs. Wilberforce: 1-0

ATLANTA FOOTBALL CLASSICFirst Appearance: *09/15/72 W14-0 vs. Morgan StateLast Appearance: 09/27/08 L28-21 vs. Florida A&M

vs. Florida A&M: 4-10vs. Morgan State: 1-0vs. South Carolina State: 3-1vs. Southern: 0-1

*AEC Record: 2-1 AFC Record: 5-13*1972-89 held different names

including Atlanta Ebony Classic

BLUFF CITY CLASSICFirst Appearance: —/—/47 W26-0 vs. Arkansas StateLast Appearance: 09/17/88W13-6 vs. Mississippi Valley State

Overall Classics Record: 57-42-3

Classics


DATE W-L SCORE OPPONENT LOCATION ATTENDANCE CLASSIC11/13/82 W 63-41 Mississippi Valley State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 16,000 Bluff City Classic 11/12/83 L 38-51 Mississippi Valley State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 25,000 Bluff City Classic 09/08/84 W 34-14 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 34,500 Bluff City Classic10/20/84 W 71-0 Kentucky State Louisville, KY (Cardinal Stadium) 9,200 Lil’ Brown Jug Classic10/05/85 L 13-28 Mississippi Valley State Indianapolis, IN (Hoosier Dome) 40,000 Circle City Classic11/02/85 L 10-13 Southern Detroit, MI (Tiger Stadium) 23,000 Motor City Classic11/01/86 T 17-17 Southern Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 25,000 Bluff City Classic09/12/87 T 17-17 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 26,853 Bluff City Classic10/03/87 L 28-31 Central State Indianapolis, IN (Hoosier Dome) 47,417 Circle City Classic09/17/88 W 13-6 Mississippi Valley State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 15,232 Bluff City Classic09/15/89 W 14-13 Central State Cleveland, OH (Cleveland Stadium) 8,078 Cosby Football Classic09/23/89 L 9-21 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Bobby Dodd Stadium) 47,373 Atlanta Ebony Classic09/08/90 W 23-14 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 39,579 Southern Heritage Classic09/22/90 W 20-16 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Bobby Dodd Stadium) 46,024 Atlanta Football Classic09/29/90 L 14-35 Central State Louisville, KY (Cardinal Stadium) 28,842 River City Classic08/31/91 L 7-10 Mississippi Valley State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 25,891 Southern Heritage Classic09/14/91 L 19-41 Jackson State Birmingham, AL (Legion Field) 17,581 Magic City Classic09/28/91 L 7-43 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Atlanta-Fulton Co.) 49,767 Atlanta Football Classic09/12/92 L 18-38 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 37,437 Southern Heritage Classic09/26/92 L 12-20 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Atlanta-Fulton Co.) 43,211 Atlanta Football Classic09/04/93 L 15-23 Florida A&M Jacksonville, FL (Gator Bowl) 30,097 Gateways Classic09/11/93 L 18-24 Jackson State Chicago, IL (Soldier Field) 43,800 Chicago Football Classic09/18/93 L 28-33 Grambling State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 41,669 Southern Heritage Classic10/09/93 L 13-52 Eastern Kentucky Louisville, KY (Cardinal Stadium) 21,863 River City Classic09/10/94 L 12-31 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 50,047 Southern Heritage Classic09/24/94 W 32-28 South Carolina State Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 58,131 Atlanta Football Classic09/09/95 L 19-24 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 48,533 Southern Heritage Classic09/23/95 L 7-24 Florida A&M Orlando, FL (Citrus Bowl) 20,079 Orlando Weekend Classic09/30/95 W 15-14 South Carolina State Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 52,387 Atlanta Football Classic09/14/96 L 14-21 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 55,212 Southern Heritage Classic09/28/96 L 18-19 Southern Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 45,894 Atlanta Football Classic09/13/97 L 28-31 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 61,171 Southern Heritage Classic09/27/97 L 28-34 South Carolina State Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 41,293 Atlanta Football Classic10/04/97 L 37-49 North Carolina A&T Indianapolis, IN (RCA Dome) 59,011 Circle City Classic10/18/97 L 7-28 UT-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN (Finley Stadium) 20,000 River City Classic09/12/98 W 33-21 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 55,545 Southern Heritage Classic09/26/98 L 23-31 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 28,987 Atlanta Football Classic09/05/99 W 41-8 Alabama State Nashville, TN (The Coliseum) 31,119 John Merritt Classic09/10/99 W 48-33 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 50,723 Southern Heritage Classic09/18/99 W 42-25 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 43,800 Atlanta Football Classic09/02/00 W 39-13 Alabama State Nashville, TN (The Coliseum) 20,463 John Merritt Classic09/09/00 L 14-16 North Carolina A&T Cincinnati, OH (Cinergy Field) 30,300 River Front Classic09/16/00 L 39-42 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 52,173 Southern Heritage Classic09/23/00 L 6-31 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 62,455 Atlanta Football Classic09/01/01 W 27-6 Alabama A&M Nashville, TN (The Coliseum) 22,000 John Merritt Classic09/22/01 W 27-7 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 61,052 Atlanta Football Classic10/06/01 W 45-0 Howard Indianapolis, IN (RCA Dome) 28,960 Circle City Classic11/22/01 W 64-33 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 28,960 Southern Heritage Classic09/07/02 W 41-8 Prairie View A&M Nashville, TN (The Coliseum) 18,652 John Merritt Classic09/14/02 L 28-31 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 38,496 Southern Heritage Classic09/21/02 L 14-49 Grambling State Las Vegas, NV (Boyd Stadium) 22,537 Silver Dollar Classic09/28/02 L 24-37 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 67,167 Atlanta Football Classic08/30/03 W 37-20 South Carolina State Nashville, TN (The Coliseum) 18,124 John Merritt Classic09/13.03 W 44-14 Jackson State Memphis,TN (Liberty Bowl) 52,603 Southern Heritage Classic09/20/03 L 7-10 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 70,185 Atlanta Football Classic09/04/04 W 42-7 Alabama A&M Nashville, TN (The Coliseum) 25,117 John Merritt Classic09/18/04 W 21-20 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 55,015 Southern Heritage Classic09/25/04 L 15-21 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 67,712 Atlanta Football Classic10/02/04 L 13-30 South Carolina State Indianapolis, IN (RCA Dome) 51,082 Circle City Classic

CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSICFirst Appearance: 09/23/72 W40-13 vs. Alcorn StateLast Appearance: 09/11/93 L18-24 vs. Jackson State

DALLAS LONESTAR CLASSICFirst Appearance: 11/22/69 W49-14 vs. BishopLast Appearance: 11/22/69 W49-14 vs. Bishop

JOHN MERRITT CLASSICFirst Appearance: 09/05/99 W41-8 vs. Alabama StateLast Appearance: 09/06/08 W34-32 vs. Southern

vs. Alabama A&M: 2-3vs. Alabama State: 2-0vs. Prarie View: 1-0

vs. South Carolina State: 1-0vs. Southern: 1-0Overall Record: 7-3

vs. Alcorn State: 1-0vs. Central State: 1-0

vs. Jackson State: 0-1Overall Record: 2-1

CIRCLE CITY CLASSICFirst Appearance: 10/05/85 L13-28 VS. Mississippi Valley StateLast Appearance: 10/01/05 L3-16 VS. North Carolina A&T

vs. Central State: 1-0vs. Jackson State: 0-1

Overall Record: 2-1

vs. Lincoln: 2-0vs. Parsons: 1-0

Overall Record: 3-0

GATEWAY CLASSICFirst Appearance: 11/13/65 W31-6 vs. LincolnLast Appearance: 11/21/70 W21-3 vs. Parsons

RIVER CITY CLASSICFirst Appearance: 09/29/90 L14-35 vs. Central StateLast Appearance: 10/18/97 L28-7 vs. UT-Chattanooga

vs. Central State: 0-1vs. Eastern Kentucky: 0-1

Overall Record: 0-3

MAGIC CITY CLASSICFirst Appearance: 10/12/80 W35-17 vs. Alabama StateLast Appearance: 09/14/91 L19-41 vs. Jackson State

vs. Alabama State: 2-0vs. Jackson State: 0-1

Overall Record: 2-1

CAPITOL CLASSICFirst Appearance: --/--/46 L6-14 vs. North Carolina StateLast Appearance: 11/04/78 W41-7 vs. North Carolina Central

vs. Maryland State: 1-0.vs. North Carolina A&T: 1-0vs. North Carolina State: 0-1

vs. West Virginia State: 1-0vs. Wilberforce: 1-0Overall Record: 4-1

MAGNOLIA CLASSICFirst Appearance: —/—/49 W49-13 vs. Jackson StateLast Appearance: —/—/51 W25-0 vs. Jackson State

Classics


DATE W-L SCORE OPPONENT LOCATION ATTENDANCE CLASSIC09/03/05 L 14-27 Alabama A&M Nashville, TN (The Coliseum) 25,342 John Merritt Classic09/10/05 W 20-14 OT Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 48,300 Southern Heritage Classic09/24/05 L 7-12 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 56,297 Atlanta Football Classic10/01/05 L 3-16 North Carolina A&T Indianapolis, IN (RCA Dome) 42,310 Circle City Classic09/02/06 L 20-27 Alabama A&M Nashville, TN (LP Field) 19,487 John Merritt Classic09/16/06 W 31-30 OT Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 53,441 Southern Heritage Classic09/30/06 L 22-25 OT Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 57,885 Atlanta Football Classic09/08/07 W 16-13 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl 50,879 Southern Heritage Classic09/01/07 L 23-49 Alabama A&M Nashville, TN (LP Field) 23,440 John Merritt Classic09/29/07 L 17-18 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 56,990 Atlanta Football Classic09/06/08 W 34-32 Southern Nashville, TN (LP Field) 28,830 John Merritt Classic09/13/08 W 41-18 Jackson State Memphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) 50.794 Southern Heritage Classic09/27/08 L 21-28 Florida A&M Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome) 50,428 Atlanta Football Classic

Overtime Record: 2-1 Largest Classic Crowd: 67, 712 - 9/25/04 - Atlanta Football ClassicLongest Winning/Losing Streak: 21/11 Largest Win Margin: 71 points - 10/20/84 - W71-0 Kentucky State, Louisville, KY Smallest Win Margin: 1 point (twice vs. Jackson State) 9/18/04 - W31-30 OT 9/16/06 - W21-20Largest Loss Margin: 39 points - 10/09/93 - L13-52 Eastern KentuckySmallest Loss Margin: 1 point (twice) 09/29/07 - L18-17 Florida A&M 09/28/96 - L18-19 Southern

COSBY FOOTBALL CLASSIC: 09/15/89 W14-13 vs. Central StateGATEWAYS CLASSIC: 09/04/93 L15-23 vs. Florida A&MORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC: 12/01/56 W41-39 vs. Florida A&MMOTOR CITY CLASSIC: 11/02/85 L10-13 vs. SouthernRIVER FRONT CLASSIC: 09/09/00 L14-16 vs. North Carolina A&TLIL’ BROWN JUG CLASSIC: 10/20/84 W71-0 vs. Kentucky State

SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSICFirst Appearance: 09/08/90 W23-14 vs. Jackson StateLast Appearance: 09/13/08 W41-18 vs. Jackson State

vs. Grambling State: 0-1vs. Jackson State: 10-7

vs. Mississippi Valley State: 0-1Overall Record: 0-2

SILVER DOLLAR CLASSICFirst Appearance: 09/21/02 L14-49 VS. Grambling StateLast Appearance: 09/21/02 L14-49 vs. Grambling State

Classics

(Above) The Lil’ Brown Jug now sits in the TSU athletic director’s offi ce.

(Above) The 1950 Tennessee State University Football Team holding “The Little Brown Jug”. The Little Brown Jug is the symbol of victory between Tennessee State and Kentucky State. On one side is a huge white “T” representing Tennessee State and the opposite side a bright gold “K” representing Kentucky State.

(Right) TSU Player pose to promote the Lil’ Brown Jug Classic. L-R Val Gene Johnson, Lee Derrick, Lindale Massengale, and Charles Patton.


(NOTE: Modern records - start from 1952 or otherwise confi rmed. Additional input/corrections on records, with documentation, is encouraged)

Most Plays Season: 466, Gilbert Renfroe, 1985 Career: 1,256; Joe Adams, 1977-80Most Yards Gained Season: 3,137; Shannon Harris, 2001 Career: 7,976; Joe Adams, 1977-80

RUSHINGMost Rushes Game: 38, Darron Davis, vs. Austin Peay (10/16/93) 38, Charles Anthony at Murray State (11/22/03) Season: 322, Charles Anthony, 2003 306, Charles Anthony, 2004 245, Javarris Williams, 2006 234, Darron Davis, 1994 Career: 910, Charles Anthony, 2001-04 849, Javarris Williams, 2005-08 600, Darron Davis, 1991-94

Most Yards Gained Game: 285, Charles Anthony vs. Samford (10/23/04) 248, Charles Anthony vs. Southeast Missouri (11/6/04) 195, Javarris Williams vs. Austin Peay (10/18/08) 194, Charles Anthony at Murray State (11/11/03) 190, Javarris Williams at Tennessee Tech (10/13/05) Season: 1,739 Charles Anthony 2004 1,708, Charles Anthony, 2003 1,187, Javarris Williams, 2007 1,101, Darron Davis, 1994 1,037 Javarris Williams, 2008

Career: 5,057, Charles Anthony, 2001-04 4,329, Javarris Williams, 2005-08 2,844, Darron Davis, 1991-94 1,793, Eugene Bowens, 1963-66 1,641, Lee Derricks, 1953-55 1,618, Alfred Reese, 1970-72 1,516, Nathaniel Simpson, 1974-76 1,504, Henry Arnold, 1959-61

Most Touchdowns Rushing Game: 5, Charles Thomas vs. Central State, (11/20/71) 4, Javarris Williams , Tenn. Martin , (11/17/07) Season: 17, Fay Mitchell, 1956 15, Javarris Williams, 2008 14, Charles Anthony, 2004 13, Charles Anthony, 2003 12, Donnell Brantley, 1999 12, Javarris Williams, 2007 Career: 42, Javarris Williams, 2005-08 41, Charles Anthony, 2001-04 28, Fay Mitchell, 1955-57 15, Donnell Brantley, 1999-00 12, Antonio Heffner, 2006-08

Longest Rush Game: 89, Jesse Wilburn vs. Southern University, Nov. 1957 (TD) 73, Javarris Williams vs. Tenn. Martin (11/17/07) [TD]

In 2008, Javarris Williams captured the Tigers’ career rushing touchdown record with 42. Williams also holds the career mark in all-purpose yards with 5, 015.

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Charles Anthony holds TSU records in most yards gained in a game (285), season (1,739) and career (5, 057).

Individual Football Records


All Purpose yards (Since 1999) Game: 453, Herman Hunter vs. Mississippi Valley State (11/13/82) 248, Charles Anthony at Murray State (11/22/03) 216, Javarris Williams, Austin Peay (10/18/08) 210, JaJuan Spillman, at Jacksonville State (11/15/08) 209, JaJuan Spillman at Alabama A&M (08/03/08) 204, C.J. Johnson, Eastern Kentucky (11/15/03) Season: 2,070, Charles Anthony, 2003 2,057, Charles Anthony, 2004 1,982, Avion Black, 1999 1,596, JaJuan Spillman , 2008 1,443, Javarris Williams, 2006 Career: 5,117, Javarris Williams, 2005-08 5,015, Charles Anthony, 2001-04 3,889, C.J. Johnson, 2000-03 3,592, Carlos Wright, 2000-03 3,351, Patrick Jenkins, 1999-02

PASSINGMost Passes Attempted

Game: 55, Brian Ransom at UT-Chattanooga (11/14/81) 48, Shannon Harris at Eastern Kentucky (11/17/01) 46, Shannon Harris vs. Jackson State (11/22/01) 45, Bryon Rosser, vs. Eastern Kentucky (11/05/03) Season: 395, Gilbert Renfroe, 1985 382, Shannon Harris, 2001 374, Brian Ransom, 1981 353, Leon Murray, 1998 343, Joe Adams, 1979 316, Todd Valentine, 1996 308, James Wade, 1992 282, Joe Gilliam, Jr., 1971 278, Joe Adams, 1978 269, Leon Murray, 1997 Career: 1,100, Joe Adams, 1977-80 842, Leon Murray, 1997-99 805, Eldridge Dickey, 1964-67 798, James Wade, 1989-92 737, Daryl Williams, 1993-95 727, Kenneth Biggles, 1981-84 721, Gilbert Renfroe, 1982-85 682, Joe Gilliam, Jr., 1968-71 619, Antonio Hefner, 2006-08 610, Shannon Harris, 2001-01


Highly noted as Tennessee State University’s all-time quarterback, Joe “747” Adams holds 8-of-10 TSU football career passing records.



Most Passes Completed Game: 36, Brian Ransom at UT-Chattanooga (11/14/81) 29, Shannon Harris at Eastern Illinois (10/27/01) 27, Shannon Harris vs. Southeast Mo. State (09/29/01) 24, Richard Hartman, at Southeast Mo. State (11/12/05) Season: 243, Joe Gilliam, Jr., 1971 221, Brian Ransom, 1981 211, Shannon Harris, 2001 200, Joe Adams, 1980 188, Gilbert Renfroe, 1985 183, Leon Murray, 1998 178, Joe Adams, 1979 163, James Wade, 1992 160, Todd Valentine, 1996 157, Kenneth Biggles, 1984 Career: 604, Joe Adams, 1977-80 460, Leon Murray, 1997-99 430, Eldridge Dickey, 1964-67 420, James Wade, 1989-92 408, Kenneth Biggles, 1981-84 393, Daryl Williams, 1993-95 370, Gilbert Renfroe, 1982-85 354, Antonio Hefner, 2006-08 320, Joe Gilliam, Jr., 1968-71 280, Shannon Harris, 2000-01

Highest Completion Percentage Game (Min. 20 comps.): 84.0%, Kenneth Biggles vs. Florida A&M, 21-25 (11/21/84) 79.3%, Antonio Heffner vs. Southern, 23-29 (09/06/08) 77.3%, Riley Walker vs. Tenn.-Martin xx-xx (09/27/03) Season: 74.3%, Dominic Grooms, 2008 (26-35-1) 61.2%, Richard Hartman, 2006 (30-49-2) 61.1%, Bryon Rosser, 2005 (22-36-4) 60.9%, Kenneth Biggles, 1984 (157-258) 60.3%, Leon Murray, 1999 (132-219-3) Career: (Min. 2 seasons) 57.8%, Brian Ransom, (264-457)1979-82

57.2%, Richard Hartman, (155-271-11) 2003-06 57.2%, Antonio Heffner, (354-619-32) 2006-08 53.6%, Shannon Harris, (280-522-14) 2000-01 51.6%, Riley Walker, (207-401-22) 2000-04Most Passes Intercepted Game: 5, Eldridge Dickey vs. Florida A&M (10/22/66) 3, Richard Hartman vs. Florida A&M (09/24/05) 3, Antonio Heffner at Southeast Mo. State (10/25/08) 3, Antonio Heffner vs. Alabama A&M (09/01/07) 3, Calvin McNairl vs. Tenn.-Martin (11/17/07 3, Riley Walker at Alabama A&M (09/06/03) Season: 22, Eldridge Dickey, 1965 21, Joe Adams, (220-333-21), 1980 20, Ken Pettiford, (117-236-21), 1972 18, Brian Ransom, (221-374-18), 1981 17, Joe Adams, (178-343-17), 1979 16, Lonnie Stewart, (102-180-16)1974 14, Leon Murray, (144-269-14) 1997 13, Joe Gilliam, Jr., (243-282-13) 1971 12, Antonio Heffner (149-249-12), 2008 12, Kenton Evans, (125-255-12), 2000 Career: 66, Joe Adams, 1977-80 40, Ken Pettiford, (270-520-40), 1970-73 33, Joe Gilliam, Jr., (320-682-33), 1968-71 32, Antonio Heffner (354-619-32), 2006-08 32, Austin Thompson, (172-333-32), 1975-76 29, Leon Murray, (459-841-29) 1999 22, Riley Walker, (207-401-22), 2000-04 18, Robert Shannon, (144-328-18), 1965-68 17, Bryson Rosser (220-439-16), 2001-05 14, Shannon Harris (280-522-14), 200-01

Passing Yards Game: 491, Leon Murray vs Murray St (11/14/98) 484, Gilbert Renfroe vs District of Columbia (11/05/83) 467, James Wade vs SEMO (10/19/81) 445, Leon Murray vs MTSU (09/05/98) 435, Riley Walker vs Eastern Illinois (11/02/02) 417, Shannon Harris vs Eastern Illinois (10/27/01) 413, Chris Perkins vs SEMO (11/20/99) 412, Joe Adams vs Alabama State (10/18/80) 407, Kenneth Biggles vs Alabama A &M (09/17/83) 400, Brian Ransom vs UT-Chattanooga (11/14/81) Season: 3,182, Brian Ransom, 1981 3,137, Shannon Harris, 2001 3,002, Leon Murray, 1998 2,848, Joe Adams, 1980 2,742, Antonio Hefner, 2008 2,541, James Wade, 1992 2,492, Gilbert Renfroe, 1985 2,476, Joe Adams, 1979 2,328, Joe Adams, 1978 2,242, Kenneth Biggles, 1984

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Current TSU quarterback coach, Shannon Harris, holds the TSU game record for most touchdown passes with seven.



Career: 8,649, Joe Adams, 1977-80 7,216, Leon Murray, 1997-99 6,613, James Wade, 1989-92 6,436, Eldridge Dickey, 1964-67 5,993, Kenneth Biggles, 1981-84 5,556, Gilbert Renfroe, 1982-85 5,393, Antonio Hefner, 2006-08 5,213, Joe Gilliam, Jr., 1968-71 4,785, Daryl Williams, 1993-95 3,785, Brian Ransom, 1979-82

Most 250-Yard Games - Passing Season: 6, Joe Adams, 1980 6, Brian Ransom, 1981 Career: 11, Joe Adams, 1977-80; 11, James Wade, 1989-92 6, Antonio Heffner, 2006-08

Consecutive 250-Yard Games - Passing Season: 4, Joe Adams, 1980

Most 300-yard Games - Passing Season: 6, Shannon Harris, 2001 4, Joe Adams, 1980 - Brian Ransom, 1981 - James Wade, 1992 Career: 8, Joe Adams, 1977-80 - James Wade, 1989-92 6, Shannon Harris, 2000-01 4, Antonio Hefner, 2006-08

Most Touchdown Passes Game: 7, Shannon Harris vs. Jackson State (11/22/2001) 5, Shannon Harris at Eastern Illinois (10/27/01) 4, Four (4) players Season: 30, Joe Adams, 1980 26, Joe Adams, 1979 -Shannon Harris,2001 25, Eldridge Dickey, 1966 -Joe Gilliam, Jr., 1971 -Kenneth Pettiford, 1973 24, Kenneth Biggles, 1984 22, Kenneth Pettiford, 1972 -Brian Ransom, 1981 -Leon Murray, 1998 Career: 81, Joe Adams, 1977-80 34, Antonio Heffner, 2006-08 32, Bryson Rosser, 2001-05 29, Shannon Harris, 2000-01 22, Riley Walker, 2000-04Longest Pass Game: 99, Riley Walker to Fred Burnette, at Jacksonville State (10/6/04, TD) 93, Joe Gilliam, Jr. to Joe Sweet vs. Bishop (11/22/69, TD) 82, Riley Walker to Carlos Wright, Tenn.-Martin (9/27/03) 81, Antonio Heffner to Chris Johnson, Southern (09/06/08)

RECEIVING

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One of TSU’s celebrated quarterbacks, “Jefferson St” Joe Gilliam, Jr. holds the record for passes completed in a season with 243.

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Wide receiver Tyrone Butterfi eld holds the record in receptions (13) and receiving yards (249) in a game.



Most Passes Caught Game: 13, Tyrone Butterfi eld at Southeast Missouri State (1998) 11, JaJuan Spillman at Murray State (11/22/08) 10, C.J. Johnson, Eastern Kentucky (11/15/03) 10, C.J. Johnson, at Eastern Illinois (10/27/01) Season: 72, Juan Hall, 1996 -Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1998 65, Lawrence Segree, 1993 63, Golden Tate, 1983 62, Corey Sullivan,1999 59, Barry Collins, 1984 -Tyrone Butterfi eld,1997 57, C. J. Johnson, 2003 55, Mike Jones, 1980 54, Charles Hunter, 1992 -Clarence Jones, 1994 -Lawrence Segree, 1994 Career: 200, Mike Jones, 1979-82 194, C. J. Johnson, 2000-03 162, Golden Tate, 1980-83 160, Lawrence Segree, 1992-95 145, Corey Sullivan, 1996-99 140, Patrick Robinson, 1989-92 131, Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1997-98 127, Chris Johnson, 2004-08 113, Ron Jackson, 2000-03 110, John Holland, 1970-73Yards Gained – Receiving

Game: 249, Tyrone Butterfi eld vs Murray State (11/14/98) 245, C. J. Johnson vs Eastern Illinois (11/02/02) 242, Golden Tate vs FAMU (09/24/83) 240, Tyrone Butterfi eld vs SEMO (11/22/97) 231, C. J. Johnson vs Tennessee Tech (11/02/00) 213, Corey Sullivan vs FAMU (09/26/09) 204, C. J. Johnson vs Eastern Kentucky (11/15/03)

206, Golden Tate vs Southern (10/29/83) 202, Frank Pillow vs Central State (10/03/87) Season: 1,307, Golden Tate, 1983 1,129, Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1998 1,106, C. J. Johnson, 2003 1,053, Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1997 1,034, C. J. Johnson, 2002 1,021, Juan Hall, 1996 979, Mike Jones, 1982 934, Mike Jones, 1980 923, Corey Sullivan, 1998 910, C. J. Johnson, 2001 Career: 3,903, C. J. Johnson, 2000-03 3,571, Mike Jones, 1979-82 3,100, Golden Tate, 1980-83 2,487, Corey Sullivan, 1996-99 2,439, Patrick Robinson, 1989-92 2,182, Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1997-98 2,155, Chris Johnson, 2004-08 2,102, Lawrence Segree, 1992-95 1,702, Johnny Robinson, 1964-66 1,651, John Holland, 1970-73

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Wide receiver C.J. Johnson captured the TSU and Ohio Valley Conference career receiving record in yardage (3, 903). Johnson also holds the OVC receiving touchdown record (32) and TSU’s career 100-yards receiving in games played (11).

Offensive lineman Steve Moore lifts wide receiver Mike Jones after a TSU touchdown. Jones, TSU’s all-time leader in receptions (200), holds the game (4), season (15) and career (40) records for touchdowns caught.



TD Passes Caught Game: 4, Mike Jones vs. North Carolina A&T (11/15/80); 4, Mike Jones vs. Mississippi Valley State (11/13/82); 4, Golden Tate vs. North Carolina A&T (11/19/83) 3, Brandon Belvin, Eastern Illinois (11/08/08) 3, C.J. Johnson at Samford (10/25/03) Season: 15, Mike Jones, 1982 13, Mike Jones, 1980 -Golden Tate, 1983 12, Barry Collins, 1984 11, John Holland, 1973 -Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1998 -C. J. Johnson, 2003 9, Leon Jamison, 1954 -Noland Smith, 1966 C. J. Johnson, 2002 Career: 40, Mike Jones, 1979-82 32, C. J. Johnson, 2000-03 27, Golden Tate, 1980-83 26, Larry Dorsey, 1972-75 22, John Holland, 1970-73 20, Johnnie Robinson, 1964-66 19, Patrick Robinson, 1989-92 18, Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1997-98 17, Leon Jamison, 1954-57 James Thaxton, 1969-72 Corey Sullivan, 1996-99100-Yard Receiving Games Season: 5, Golden Tate, 1983; 5, Juan Hall, 1996; 5,Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1997 5, Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1998 Career: 11, C.J. Johnson, 2000-03 10, Mike Jones, 1979-82; 10, Patrick Robinson, 1989-92 10, Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1997-98200-Yard Receiving Games Season: 2, Golden Tate, 1983 Career: 3, C.J. Johnson, 2000-03SCORINGPoints Game: 30, Charlie Thomas vs. Central State (11/20/71) 24, Javarris Williams, Tenn.-Martin (11/17/07) 18, (eight times) -- Charles Anthony<2> (S.C. State-8/30/03; Tenn.- Martin 9/27/03) --, Javarris Williams <2> (Murray State-11/03/07; Austin Peay 10/18/08) -- Marvin Jones , vs. Jackson State (11/22/01) -- Brandon Belvin, Eastern Illinois (11/08/08) --C.J. Johnson at Samford 10/25/03 -- KaRon Key, UT Martin 10/20/01 Season: 112, Alfred Reese, 1970 112, Alfred Reese, 1972

102, Fay Mitchell, 1956 98, Javarris Williams, 2008 98, Charles Anthony, 2004 92, Charles Anthony, 2003 90, Mike Jones, 1982 Career: 306, Alfred Reese, 1969-72 276, Charles Anthony, 2000-03 264, Javarris Williams, 2005-08 258, Mike Jones, 1979-82 232, Eric Benson, 2005-08 198, Larry Watkins, 1978-81 192, C. J. Johnson, 2000-03Touchdowns Game: 5, Charlie Thomas vs. Central State (11/20/71) 4, Javarris Williams, Tenn.-Martin (11/17/07) Season: 17, Fay Mitchell, 1966 15, Javarris Williams, 2008 11, C.J. Johnson, 2003 Career: 45, Charles Anthony, 2001-04; 43, Mike Jones, 1979-82 42, Javarris Williams, 2005-08 32, C.J. Johnson, 2000-03

PAT Attempted - Kicking Game: 11, Roy Meneese vs. Kentucky State (11/24/66) 8, Joey Hudak vs. Jackson State (11/22/01) 7, Joey Hudak, Tenn.-Martin (10/20/01) 6, (7 times) Season: 53, Carlos Jones, 1984 48, Joey Hudak, 2001 46, Seth Goodowens, 1999 46, Eric Benson, 2008 Career: 151, Larry Watkins, 1978-81 121, Joey Hudak (105-114) 2001-04 128, Eric Benson (118-128) 2005-08Most PAT Made – Kicking Game: 7, Joey Hudak, vs. Jackson State (11/22/01) 6, (5 times) Season: 45, Eric Benson, 2008 42, Joey Hudak, 2001 Career: 118, Eric Benson, 2005-08 105, Joey Hudak (105-114)FIELD GOALSField Goals Attempted Game: 4, J.J. Flournoy at Austin Peay (10/06/90) 3, (8 times)

Season: 24, Seth Goodowens (12-24) 1999 19, Eric Benson (14-19) 2008 18, Larry Watkins, 1979

Career: 52, Eric Benson, (38-52) 2005-08 49, Joey Hudak, 2001-04 39, Seth Goodowens (20-39) 1999-00 38, Larry Watkins, 1978-81



Field Goals Made Game: 4, J.J. Flournoy at Austin Peay (10/06/90) 3, Eric Benson, Austin Peay (10/18/08) 3, Joey Hudak, vs. Jackson State (11/22/01) Season: 14, Eric Benson (14-19) 2008 13, Larry Watkins, 1979 12, Seth Goodowens (12-24) 1999 Career: 38, Eric Benson (38-52) 2005-08 25, Larry Watkins, 1978-81 26, Joey Hudak, 2001-04Highest Percentage of Field Goals Made Season (Min. 10 atts.): .909 (10 of 11), J.J. Flournoy, 1990 (Min. 15 atts.): . 722 (13 of 18), Larry Watkins, 1979 Career (Min. 15 atts.): .882 (15 of 17), J.J. Flournoy, 1989-90 (Min. 25 atts.): .658 (25 of 38), Larry Watkins, 1978-81Longest Field Goal Made Game: 53, Seth Goodowens vs. Jackson State, 1999 45, Eric Benson at Samford, 10/29/05 45, Eric Benson at Tenn. Tech (10/11/07) 43, (3 times - Eric Benson)Longest Punt 62, Taylor Cisneros, Eastern Illinois (11/08/08) --, Taylor Cisneros, at UT Martin (10/04/08) 59, Taylor Cisneros, Eastern Illinois (10/27/07) 57, Taylor Cisneros, at Eastern Kentucky (10/20/07) 53, Joey Hudak, at Samford (10/25/03)Punts Game: 10, Joey Hudak, Eastern Kentucky (11/15/03) 9, Taylor Cisneros at Eastern Kentucky (10/20/07) 8, (3 times)

Season: 80, Terence Harris, 1987 73, Joey Hudak (73-2897) 2004 59, Joey Hudak, (59-2360), 2003 58, Thomas Headen, (58-2376) 57, Michael Streiff, (57-2088), 2005 54, Greg Swinney, (54-1742), 1978

Career: 225, Joey Hudak, 2001-04 215, Clifford Green, 1993-96 144, Greg Swinney, (144-4731), 1976-79 131, Thomas Headen, (131-5152)Highest Average Per Punt Game: 45.7, Joey Hudak, at Samford (10/25/03) 44.7, Joey Hudak at Murray State (11/22/03) 44.5, Joey Hudak, Jacksonville State (10/18/03) 43.8, Taylor, Cisneros, Eastern Illinois (11/08/08) Season (Min. 30): 45.9, Colin Godfrey, 1990 Career (Min. 100): 43.0, David Hood, 1985-86 (Min. 150): 42.3, Colin Godfrey, 1989-92

Yards on Punts Season: 3,065, Terence Harris, 1987 Career: 9,012, Colin Godfrey, 1989-92RETURNSPunt Returns Game: 4, (numerous-14))

Season: 40, Darrell Williams, 1994 Career: 100, Noland Smith, 1963-66Yards on Punt Returns Game: 243, Noland Smith vs. Florida A&M (11/26/63) Season: 572, Noland Smith, 1966 311, Patrick Jenkins,(30-311) 1999 240, Chris Johnson, (20-240), 2007 Career: 1,933, Noland Smith, 1963-66 767, Carlos Wright, (67-767), 2000-03 688, Patrick Jenkins (80-688), 1999-02Highest Average Per Punt Return Season (Min. 10): 19.0 (27 for 513), Noland Smith, 1965 Career (Min. 25) : 19.3 (100 for 1,933), Noland Smith, 1963-66Touchdowns on Punt Returns Season: 4, Noland Smith, 1966 Career: 9, Noland Smith, 1963-66

Longest Punt Return Game: 94, Crow Carter vs. West Virginia State, 1951 77, Chris Johnson vs. Murray State, (11/03/07) 73, Carlos Wright vs. South Carolina, (08/03/03)

Kick returner and wide receiver Avion Black is the only Tiger to return a kickoff for 100 yards twice in a season. Black also carries the season and career kick return touchdown tally with four.



Kickoff Returns Game: 6, Carlos Wright, at Tenn. Tech (11/10/01) 6, Maurice Young vs. Eastern Kentucky (11/19/05) Season: 38, Craig Hodge, 1987 38, Patrick Jenkins, (38-797), 2002 33, Dom. Rodgers-Cromartie, (33-806), 2007 Career: 99, Herman Hunter, 1981-84 72, Carlos Wright, (72-1501), 2000-03 65, Patrick Jenkins (65-1359), 1999-02Most Yards on Kickoff Returns Game: 262, Herman Hunter vs. Mississippi Valley State, (11/13/82) 171, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tenn. Martin (11/17/07) 144, JaJuan Spillman, at Alabama A&M (08/03/08) Season: 958, Avion Black, (29-958), 1999 915, Marcus Dowdell, 1991 806, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, (33-806), 2007 Career: 2,285, Herman Hunter, 1981-84 1,501, Carlos Wright, (72-1501), 2000-03Highest Average Per Kickoff Return Season (Min. 10): 36.9, Avion Black (26 for 958), 1999 Career (Min. 30): 26.5, Tyrone Butterfi eld (44 for 1,164), 1997-98 24.3, Dom. Rodgers-Cromartie, (34-825), 2004-07 21.29, Julius Hull, (31-660), 1999-00Longest Kickoff Return Game: 100, Jesse Wilburn at Southern, 1957 100, Avion Black vs. Jackson State, 1999 100, Avion Black vs. Alabama A&M, 1999Kick Return TD: Season: 4, Avion Black, 1999 Career: 4, Avion Black, 1999Point After Touchdowns Game: 9, Roy Meneese vs. Kentucky State, (11/24/66) 7, Joey Hudak, vs. Jackson State, (1122/01) Season: 50, Carlos Jones, 1984 45, Eric Benson, (45-46), 2008 42, Joey Hudak, (42-48), 2001 Career: 136, Carlos Jones, 1982-84 118, Eric Benson, (118-128), 2005-08 105, Joey Hudak, (105-114), 2001-04Points Kicking

Game: 16, Joey Hudak, vs. Jackson State, (11/22/01) 13, Eric Benson, Austin Peay, (10/18/08) 11, Eric Benson, vs. Jackson State, (09/13/08)

Season: 87, Eric Benson (45 PAT, 14 FG), 2008 72, Joey Hudak, (42 PAT, 10 FG), 2001

Career: 232, Eric Benson, (118 PAT, 38 FG), 2005-08 198, Larry Watkins, 1978-81 150, Joey Hudak, (105 PAT, 20 FG), 2001-04 120, Seth Goodowens, (60 PAT, 20 FG), 1999-00

DEFENSEInterceptions Game: 5, Donald Pinson, vs. Southwestern Louisiana (11/12/70) Season: 14, Craig Gilliam, 1966 6, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, 2006 Career: 19, Granville Lyons, 1971-74 11, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, (11-281), 2004-07 10, Justin Williams, (10-250), 2002-05Longest Interception Return Game: 97, Dave Coleman vs. Grambling State (11/6/79) 78, Marquez Hall, Eastern Illinois, (10/27/07) 71, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Murray State, (11/03/07) 69, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Eastern Illinois, (10/27/07)Interception Return Yards

Game: 98, Justin Williams, Eastern Kentucky, (11/19/05) 78, Marquez Hall, Eastern Illinois, (10/27/07) 71, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Murray State, (11/03/07) 69, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Eastern Illinois, (10/27/07)

Season: 165, Justin Williams, (5-165), 2005 140, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, (2-140), 2007Career: 281, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, (11-281), 2004-07 250, Justin Williams, (10-250), 2002-05 145, Ahmed Safeullah, (4-145), 2002-03

Tackles: (since 1999, unless otherwise noted) Game: 18, Kalvin Baker, UT Martin, (11/17/07) 17, James Dumervill, at Samford (10/25/03) 17, Wesley Holmes, UT Martin, (09/17/05)

Season: 197, Roderick Reed, Jr., 1987 110, Jermaine Beal, (64-68), 2002 100, Ed Sanders, (55-45), 1999 97, Brent Sterling, (47-50), 1999

Career: 406, Roderick Reed, 1985-88 196, Almonte Duncan, (116-80), 2003-06 174, Marquis Stephens, (105-69), 1999-01 168, Aaron Strong, (118-50), 2003-06Tackles For Loss (since 1999, unless otherwise noted) Game: 5.0, Eric Joyce, vs. Florida A&M, (0922/01) 4.5, Jermaine Beal, Alabama A&M (09/01/01) Season: 21.0, Jermaine Beale, (20-2/68), 2001 20.0, Paul Thompson, (17-6/98), 2003 18.0, Jermaine Beale, (18-0/42), 2002 18.0, Lamar Carter, (18-0/77), 1999 Career: 37.5, Danny Roberson, (37-1/151), 1999-01 34, Paul Thomas, (29-10/145), 2003-04 31, Jermaine Beale, (30-2/99), 1999-01

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Former defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie recorded a career record of 281 total yards in interceptions returned.




Sacks: Game: 7.0, Joe “Turkey” Jones, vs. Kentucky State (09/03/68) 4.0, Walter Reese, vs. Howard, (10/06/01) 3.5. Lamar Carter, vs. Eastern Kentucky (10/30/99) 3.0, Kellen Woodard, vs. Florida A&M, (09/27/08)

Season: 19.0, Joe “Turkey” Jones, 1968 14.0, Richard Dent, 1982 12.0, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, 1978 12.0, Lamar Carter, (10-4/70), 1996 12.0, Paul Thomas, (8-4/72), 2003 8.0, Walter Reese, (6-2/42), 2001 8.0, Desmond Scantling, (8-0/50), 2000 Career: 40.5, Lamar Carter, 1996-99 39, Richard Dent, 1979-82 39, Claude Humphrey, 1964-67 38, Joe “Turkey” Jones, 1967-69 38, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, 1970-73 38, Cleveland Elam, 1971-74Fumble Return Yds Game: 73, Shaun Richardson, at Austin Peay (1-73 [TD]) - (09/15/07) 50, Rodney Fritz, at Alabama A&M (1-50 [TD]) – (08/30/08)

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Ed “Too Tall” Jones sits among Tennessee State University’s best in the pass rush in season (12) and career sacks (38).

Lamar Carter passed Richard Dent in 1999 to become TSU’s career sack leader.

Richard Dent held the career sack co-title for 17 years and currently ranks second in total sacks in season (14) and career (39).

Claude Humphrey shared the TSU career sack title with Richard Dent and is labeled as one of the best defensive lineman in Tiger Football history.


Total Offense - GameMost Yards Gained: 780, vs. District of Columbia (11/5/83) Most Yards Gained: Both Teams, 1,182 vs. Eastern Illinois (11/2/2002); 1,153 vs. Mississippi Valley State (11/13/82)

RushingMost Yards: 410, vs. UT Martin (11/5/77)

PassingMost Yards Gained: 517, at Murray State (11/14/98) Most Passes Intercepted: 7, at Grambling State (10/11/80)Most Yards Gained, Both Teams: 911, at Murray State (11/14/80) Touchdown Passes: 8, vs. Kentucky State (11/24/66); vs. Kentucky State (10/20/84)

ScoringMost Points: 98, vs. Mississippi Industrial, 1935Most Points, Both Teams: 104, TSU vs. 63, Mississippi Valley State 41 (11/13/82)Greatest Margin of Victory: 98, vs. Mississippi Industrial, 1935Greatest Margin of Defeat: 50, at Tennessee Tech, (11/10/2001)

Passes DefendedFewest Passes Completed: 0, vs. Morris Brown (10/3/64) Lowest Percentage Completed (Min. 10 atts.): 14.3%, (2-14), vs. Middle Tennessee State (9/3/88)Fewest Yards: 0, vs. Morris Brown (10/3/64)Most Passes Intercepted: 8, vs. Southwestern Louisiana (12/12/70)

First DownsFewest First Downs: 0, vs. Morris Brown (10/3/64)Fewest Rushing First Downs: 0, vs. Morris Brown (10/3/64)Fewest Passing First Downs: 0, several times, last vs. Southern (11/12/88)

FumblesMost Fumbles: 9, vs. Parsons (11/21/70)Most Fumbles Lost: 6, vs. Parsons (11/21/70)

Total Offense - SeasonMost Yards Per Game: 467.2 (1998)Highest Average Per Play: 6.71 (1956)Most Yards: 5,139 (1998)Most Touchdowns: 63 (1984)Fewest Yards Per Game: 222.8 (1952)Lowest Average Per Play: 3.97 (1975)Fewest Yards: 2,067 (1957)

Fewest Touchdowns: 13 (1962)

Rushing OffenseMost Yards: 2,698 (1956)Most Yards Per Game: 269.8 (1956)Highest Average Per Carry: 6.27 (1956)Most Touchdowns: 29 (1964)Fewest Yards: 707 (1991)Fewest Yards Per Game: 64.3 (1991)Lowest Average Per Carry: 2.2 (1991)Most Rushing Plays: 528 (1986)

Fewest Rushing Plays: 288 (1964)

Passing OffenseMost Passes Attempted: 426 (1984)Most Passes Completed: 253 (1984)Most Yards: 3,765 (1984)Most Yards Per Game: 342.2 (1984)Highest Completion Percentage: 61.6% (175 of 284) 2008Most Touchdown Passes: 42 (1984)Fewest Passes Attempted: 70 (1957)Fewest Passes Completed: 28 (1957)Fewest Yards: 505 (1962)Fewest Yards Per Game: 56.1 (1962)Lowest Completion Percentage: 29.9% (43 of 143) 1953Most Interceptions: 25 (1972)

Fewest Interceptions: 8 (1952, 1961)

ScoringMost Points: 450 (1984)Most Points Per Game: 40.9 (1984)Most Touchdowns: 63 (1984)Most PAT Made: 53 (1984)Most Field Goals Made: 13 (1979)

First Downs (Since 1971)Most First Downs: 270 (2001)Most Rushing First Downs: 105 (1994)Most Passing First Downs: 169 (1984)Most Penalty First Downs: 31 (2001)Fewest First Downs: 111 (1975)Fewest Rushing First Downs: 40 (1971)Fewest Passing First Downs: 56 (1975)Fewest Penalty First Downs: 9 (1991)

PuntingMost Punts: 82 (1986)Fewest Punts: 20 (1964)Highest Average Per Punt: 45.1 (1990)

Punt ReturnsMost Punt Returns: 43 (1986)Fewest Punt Returns: 16 (1980)Most Yards: 568 (1973)Fewest Yards: 83 (1988)

Kickoff ReturnsMost Kickoff Returns: 47 (1991, 2005)Fewest Kickoff Returns: 16 (1974)Most Yards: 1,256 (1999)Fewest Yards: 305 (1974)

FumblesMost Fumbles: 44 (1978)Most Fumbles Lost: 25 (1978)Fewest Fumbles: 10 (1987)Fewest Fumbles Lost: 2 (1987)

Penalties (Since 1977)Most Penalties: 162 (1981)Most Yards Penalized: 1,536 (1981)Fewest Penalties: 73 (1987)Fewest Yards Penalized: 659 (2005)

1999 Ohio Valley Conference Champion

Team Records


Team—Single Season DefenseTotal DefenseFewest Yards: 1,046 (1957)Fewest Touchdowns: 6 (1957)Most Yards: 4,245 (1995)

Rushing DefenseFewest Yards: 302 (1954)Fewest Yards Per Game: -12.3 (1965)Lowest Average Per Play: -0.37 (1965)Fewest Touchdowns: 2 (1954)Most Yards: 2,508 (1992)Most Yards Per Game: 228.0 (1992)Highest Average Per Play: 5.2 (1992)

Passing DefenseFewest Yards: 333 (1957-6 games); 565 (1963-9 games)Fewest Yards Per Game: 55.5 (1957)Fewest Yards Per Attempt: 3.92 (1977)Fewest Yards Per Completion: 10.74 (1970)Lowest Completion Percentage: 27.5% (1955)Fewest Touchdowns: 1 (1956)Most Interceptions By: 28 (1984)Most Yards on Interceptions: 426 (1984)Most TDs on Interceptions: 5 (1971, 1986)Highest Completion Percentage: 49.6% (1964)Most Yards: 2,268 (1998)Most Yards Per Attempt: 7.8 (1995)Most Yards Per Completion: 21.05 (1953)

ScoringFewest Points: 40 (1957)Fewest Points Per Game: 6.4 (1956)Most Points: 303 (2005)Most Points Per Game: 27.5 (2005)

First Downs (Since 1971)Fewest First Downs: 132 (1978)Fewest Rushing First Downs: 60 (1984)Fewest Passing First Downs: 52 (1984)Fewest Penalty First Downs: 9 (1996)Most First Downs: 231 (1999)Most Rushing First Downs: 134 (1991)Most Passing First Downs: 98 (1999)Most Penalty First Downs: 36 (1986)

Fumbles (Since 1977)Most Fumbles Caused: 41 (1983)Most Fumbles Recovered: 22 (1977)Fewest Fumbles Caused: 19 (2005)Fewest Fumbles Recovered: 9 (2005)

Team Records

The 1957 Tigers with six games played are statistically known as the best defense in TSU history giving up the fewest total yards (1, 046), touchdowns (6) and passing yards in a season (333),


Year by Year Leaders Total Offfense Rush. Pass. Total

Year Name Plays Yds. Yds. Yds.1952 Roy Kimble (HB) 51 361 145 6061953 Fred Valentine (QB) 70 15 575 5901954 Fred Valentine (QB) 143 30 1,279 1,3091955 Robert Crawford (QB) 65 0 410 4101956 Jesse Wilburn (HB) 110 688 193 8811957 Jesse Wilburn (HB) 67 421 45 4661958 Wilbur Suesberry (QB) 123 -8 777 7691959 Henry Arnold (HB) 130 696 0 6961960 Henry Arnold (HB) 89 477 0 4771961 Henry Arnold (HB) 71 421 0 4211962 Charlie Powell (QB) 55 123 127 250 Stanley Randle (RB) 64 250 0 2501963 David Boone (QB) 274 199 1,226 1,4251964 Eldridge Dickey (QB) 105 181 1,133 1,2381965 Eldridge Dickey (QB) 239 61 1,837 1,8991966 Eldridge Dickey (QB) 146 46 1,812 1,8581967 Eldridge Dickey (QB) 292 68 1,654 1,7221968 Bob Shannon (QB) 230 -25 1,284 1,2591969 Joe Gilliam, Jr. (QB) 153 -31 1,220 1,1891970 Joe Gilliam, Jr. (QB) 235 -96 1,530 1,4341971 Joe Gilliam, Jr. (QB) 331 34 2,116 2,1501972 Kenneth Pettiford (QB) 281 -86 1,748 1,6621973 Kenneth Pettiford (QB) 308 -138 1,762 1,6241974 Lonnie Stewart (QB) 229 -162 1,377 1,2151975 Austin Thompson (QB) 124 -109 649 5401976 Austin Thompson (QB) 275 -66 1,729 1,6631977 Joe Adams (QB) 178 -113 1,001 8881978 Joe Adams (QB) 334 -230 2,328 2,0981979 Joe Adams (QB) 382 -238 2,476 2,2381980 Joe Adams (QB) 362 -96 2,848 2,7521981 Brian Ransom (QB) 426 -209 3,182 2,9731982 Kenneth Biggles (QB) 278 25 2,001 2,0261983 Kenneth Biggles (QB) 274 -29 1,798 1,7691984 Kenneth Biggles (QB) 296 -1 2,242 2,2411985 Gilbert Renfroe (QB) 466 36 2,492 2,5281986 Stacy Grear (QB) 365 -58 1,925 1,8671987 Stacy Grear (QB) 249 -88 1,316 1,2281988 Chauncey Hines (QB) 302 279 1,096 1,3751989 Chauncey Hines (QB) 303 202 1,301 1,5031990 James Wade (QB) 337 -99 2,052 1,9531991 James Wade (QB) 243 -110 2,020 1,9101992 James Wade (QB) 424 60 2,541 2,6011993 Daryl Williams (QB) 338 319 1,813 2,1321994 Daryl Williams (QB) 353 214 1,531 1,7451995 Daryl Williams (QB) 285 8 1,441 1,4491996 Todd Valentine (QB) 390 -94 2,080 1,9861997 Leon Murray (QB) 331 -67 2,207 2,1401998 Leon Murray (QB) 411 54 3,002 3,0561999 Leon Murray (QB) 249 64 1,998 2,062

Total Offfense Rush. Pass. Total

Year Name Plays Yds. Yds. Yds.2000 Kenton Evans (QB) 300 -36 1,952 1,9162001 Shannon Harris (QB) 445 129 3,008 3,1372002 Dwayne Buchanan (QB) 187 73 842 9152003 Charles Anthony (RB) 324 1,708 0 1,7082004 Charles Anthony (RB) 306 1,739 0 1,7392005 Richard Hartman (QB) 247 -116 1293 11772006 Antonio Heffner (QB) 278 172 1668 18402007 Antonio Heffner (QB) 265 337 1486 18232008 Antonio Heffner (QB) 365 503 2239 2742

RUSHING

Year Name Carries Yards Avg. TD1952 Willie Carter 71 462 6.5 —1953 Roy Kimble 59 510 8.6 91954 Lee Derrick 96 827 8.6 71955 Jesse Wilburn 57 347 6.1 41956 Jesse Wilburn 101 688 6.8 81957 Jesse Wilburn 61 421 6.9 41958 Andrew Earthman 59 215 3.6 41959 Henry Arnold 129 696 5.4 91960 Henry Arnold 89 477 5.4 81961 Henry Arnold 71 421 5.9 51962 Stanley Randle 64 250 3.9 —1963 Eugene Bowen 67 316 4.7 31964 Eugene Bowen 83 398 4.8 81965 Bill Tucker 130 536 4.1 —1966 Eugene Bowen 107 443 4.1 21967 Wayne Reese 127 507 4.0 71968 Wayne Reese 106 420 4.0 41969 Wayne Reese 113 549 4.9 81970 Alfred Reese 64 340 5.3 81971 Fred Lane 80 493 6.2 41972 Alfred Reese 143 802 5.6 111973 Nathaniel Jackson 144 652 4.5 31974 Nathaniel Simpson 111 549 4.9 21975 Nathaniel Simpson 115 495 4.3 51976 Lawrence Barnes 129 596 4.6 51977 Ralph Carnahan 69 384 5.6 11978 Larry Kinnebrew 83 529 6.4 31979 Aaron Jones 122 539 4.4 31980 Henry Foster 95 437 4.6 11981 Morris Harris 121 644 5.3 31982 Larry Kinnebrew 159 619 3.9 111983 Mickey Avery 85 479 5.6 81984 Marlon Johnson 109 536 4.9 71985 Marlon Johnson 123 543 4.4 31986 Steve Griffi n 115 437 3.8 21987 Melvin Waters 54 278 5.1 11988 Melvin Waters 109 465 4.3 61989 Tim Cross 84 423 5.0 0

Outstanding Performances


Year Name Carries Yards Avg. TD1990 Tim Cross 85 364 4.3 11991 Chad McCollam 93 328 3.5 21992 Darron Davis 184 839 4.6 91993 Darron Davis 142 772 5.4 71994 Darron Davis 234 1,101 4.7 71995 Jarrick Hillery 163 644 4.0 51996 Lamarr Wallace 62 400 6.5 51997 Calvin Davenport 151 793 5.3 81998 DeJuan Marshall 113 691 6.1 21999 Amariah Robb 117 701 6.0 22000 Amariah Robb 97 447 4.6 32001 Charles Anthony 132 812 5.5 42002 Charles Anthony 150 882 5.9 10 2003 Charles Anthony 322 1,708 4.7 132004 Charles Anthony 306 1,739 5.7 142005 Javarris Williams 202 872 4.3 42006 Javarris Williams 245 1233 5.0 112007 Javarris Williams 195 1187 6.1 122008 Javarris Williams 207 1037 5.0 15

PASSING

Year Name Att. Cmp. Int. Pct. Yards TD1952 Clarence Thomas Bush 94 47 5 50.0 608 51953 Fred Valentine 50 26 6 52.0 575 81954 Fred Valentine 132 59 8 43.9 1,279 141955 Robert Crawford 63 26 6 41.9 410 81956 Robert Crawford 101 45 9 44.6 709 101957 Wilbur Suesberry 29 13 3 44.8 282 21958 Wilbur Suesberry 92 45 9 48.9 777 61959 Gloria Gardner 82 36 3 43.9 570 41960 Eugene Stewart 85 38 6 44.7 534 61961 Eugene Stewart 30 15 2 50.0 247 21962 Charles Powell 11 6 3 54.5 138 11963 David Boone 184 83 14 45.1 1,226 51964 Eldridge Dickey 160 79 8 49.4 1,133 121965 Eldridge Dickey 217 121 22 55.8 1,837 181966 Eldridge Dickey 210 106 18 50.5 1,812 251967 Eldridge Dickey 193 109 11 56.5 1,741 121968 Bob Shannon 230 97 15 42.2 1,284 111969 Joe Gilliam, Jr. 136 60 7 44.1 1,220 101970 Joe Gilliam, Jr. 206 88 13 42.7 1,530 151971 Joe Gilliam, Jr. 282 143 13 50.7 2,116 251972 Kenneth Pettiford 236 117 20 49.6 1,748 221973 Kenneth Pettiford 259 146 19 56.4 1,762 251974 Lonnie Stewart 189 102 15 54.0 1,377 171975 Austin Thompson 107 51 15 47.7 649 51976 Austin Thompson 226 121 17 53.5 1,729 121977 Joe Adams 146 74 12 50.7 1,001 61978 Joe Adams 278 152 16 54.7 2,328 131979 Joe Adams 343 178 17 51.9 2,476 261980 Joe Adams 333 200 21 60.1 2,848 301981 Brian Ransom 374 221 18 59.1 3,182 22

Year Name Att. Cmp. Int. Pct. Yards TD1982 Kenneth Biggles 235 122 13 51.9 2,001 201983 Kenneth Biggles 221 121 10 54.8 1,798 131984 Kenneth Biggles 258 157 7 60.9 2,242 241985 Gilbert Renfroe 395 188 12 47.6 2,492 151986 Stacy Grear 290 149 13 51.4 1,925 191987 Stacy Grear 206 102 11 49.5 1,316 101988 Chauncey Hines 208 75 6 37.0 1,096 41989 Chauncey Hines 205 78 16 38.0 1,301 91990 James Wade 247 126 12 51.0 2,052 161991 James Wade 243 132 11 54.3 2,020 151992 James Wade 308 163 12 52.9 2,541 101993 Daryl Williams 249 143 13 57.4 1,813 141994 Daryl Williams 251 122 13 48.6 1,531 101995 Daryl Williams 237 128 11 54.0 1,441 91996 Todd Valentine 316 160 11 50.6 2,080 171997 Leon Murray 269 144 14 53.5 2,207 161998 Leon Murray 353 183 12 51.8 3,002 221999 Leon Murray 219 132 3 60.3 1,998 182000 Kenton Evans 255 125 12 49.0 1,952 192001 Shannon Harris 382 211 6 55.2 3,008 262002 Riley Walker 89 45 5 50.6 899 62003 Bryson Rosser 194 97 6 50.0 1,458 182004 Bryson Rosser 209 101 6 48.3 1,219 102005 Richard Hartman 204 117 8 57.4 1,293 42006 Antonio Heffner 199 109 11 54.8 1,668 92007 Antonio Heffner 171 96 9 56.1 1,486 102008 Antonio Heffner 249 149 12 59.8 2,239 15

RECEPTIONS

Year Name No. Yards Avg. TD1952 Floyd Johnson 25 285 11.4 11953 William Reed 18 284 15.8 51954 Leon Jamison 24 580 22.3 91955 Napoleon Holmes 13 177 13.6 21956 Donald Taylor 18 460 25.6 21957 Leon Jamison 8 188 23.5 21958 Donald Taylor 18 343 19.1 11959 Aubrey Winston 17 222 13.1 21960 Charles Ferguson 14 223 15.9 41961 Edmond Francois 7 115 16.4 11962 Maurice McDonald 6 90 15.0 01963 Willie Mitchell 28 478 17.1 11964 Johnnie Robinson 23 432 18.8 41965 Johnnie Robinson 32 630 19.7 81966 Johnnie Robinson 40 640 16.0 61967 Leo Johnson 51 716 14.0 31968 Joe Cooper 41 579 14.1 51969 Joe Scales 21 366 17.4 11970 David Davis 35 767 21.9 81971 James Thaxton 37 641 17.3 7Year Name No. Yards Avg. TD1972 John Holland 26 419 16.1 5



Ollie Smith 26 446 17.2 41973 John Holland 53 739 13.9 111974 James Matthews 31 490 15.8 41975 Loaird McCreary 27 400 14.8 41976 Jerrold McRae 30 432 14.4 41977 Jerrold McRae 29 485 16.7 71978 John Smith 45 770 17.1 41979 Mike Jones 46 786 17.0 81980 Mike Jones 55 934 17.0 131981 Mike Jones 49 872 17.8 61982 Mike Jones 47 979 20.8 151983 Golden Tate 63 1,307 20.7 131984 Barry Collins 59 908 15.4 121985 Quinton Johnson 22 329 15.0 41986 Steve Holloway 32 400 12.5 41987 Frank Pillow 37 597 16.1 41988 Alvin Griffi n 17 251 14.8 01989 Anthony Owens 22 457 20.8 61990 Patrick Robinson 39 714 18.3 81991 Patrick Robinson 49 782 16.0 61992 Charles Hunter 54 855 15.8 31993 Lawrence Segree 65 870 13.4 51994 Clarence Jones 54 752 13.9 7 Lawrence Segree 54 707 13.1 71995 Jerome Hurd, II 53 644 12.2 61996 Juan Hall 72 1,021 14.2 51997 Tyrone Butterfi eld 59 1,053 17.8 71998 Tyrone Butterfi eld 72 1,129 15.7 111999 Corey Sullivan 62 853 13.8 62000 C.J. Johnson 42 853 20.3 72001 C.J. Johnson 50 910 18.2 52002 C.J. Johnson 45 1,034 23.0 92003 C.J. Johnson 57 1,106 19.4 112004 Charles Anthony 39 318 8.2 42005 Gerald Morrow 40 482 12.1 12006 Mike Mason 31 322 10.4 02007 Chris Johnson 41 740 18.0 42008 Chris Johnson 44 779 17.7 3 Brandon Belvin 44 684 15.5 8

RECEIVING YARDS

Year Name No. Yards Avg. TD1952 Floyd Johnson 25 285 11.4 11953 William Reed 18 284 15.8 51954 Leon Jamison 26 580 22.3 91955 Donald Taylor 9 203 22.6 21956 Donald Taylor 18 460 25.6 21957 Leon Jamison 8 188 23.5 21958 Donald Taylor 18 343 19.1 11959 Aubrey Winston 17 222 13.1 2

Year Name No. Yards Avg. TD1960 Charles Ferguson 14 223 15.9 41961 Edmond Francois 7 115 16.4 11962 Maurice McDonald 6 90 15.0 01963 Willie Mitchell 28 478 17.1 11964 Johnnie Robinson 23 432 18.8 41965 Johnnie Robinson 32 630 19.7 81966 John Robinson 40 640 16.0 61967 Leo Johnson 51 716 14.0 31968 Joe Cooper 40 569 14.2 51969 Joe Scales 21 366 17.4 11970 David Davis 35 767 21.9 81971 James Thaxton 37 641 17.3 71972 Ollie Smith 26 446 17.2 41973 John Holland 53 739 13.9 111974 James Matthews 31 490 15.8 41975 Loaird McCreary 27 400 14.8 41976 Rodney Parker 25 552 22.1 51977 Jerrold McRae 29 485 16.7 71978 John Smith 45 770 17.1 41979 Mike Jones 46 786 17.0 81980 Mike Jones 55 934 17.0 131981 Mike Jones 49 872 17.8 61982 Mike Jones 47 979 20.8 151983 Golden Tate 63 1,307 20.7 131984 Barry Collins 59 908 15.4 121985 Quinton Johnson 22 329 15.0 41986 Bart Evans 30 406 13.5 21987 Frank Pillow 37 597 16.1 41988 Alvin Griffi n 17 251 14.8 01989 Anthony Owens 22 457 20.8 61990 Patrick Robinson 39 714 18.3 81991 Patrick Robinson 49 782 16.0 61992 Charles Hunter 54 855 15.8 31993 Lawrence Segree 65 870 13.4 51994 Clarence Jones 54 752 13.9 71995 Jerome Hurd, II 53 644 12.2 61996 Juan Hall 72 1,021 14.2 51997 Tyrone Butterfi eld 59 1,053 17.8 71998 Tyrone Butterfi eld 72 1,129 15.7 111999 Avion Black 47 894 19.0 82000 C.J. Johnson 42 853 20.3 72001 C.J. Johnson 50 910 18.2 52002 C.J. Johnson 45 1,034 23.0 92003 CJ. Johnson 57 1,106 19.4 112004 Fred Burnette 37 624 16.9 62005 Fred Burnette 39 503 12.9 32006 Chris Johnson 20 410 20.5 42007 Chris Johnson 41 740 18.0 42008 Chris Johnson 44 779 17.7 3



SCORING

Year Name TD PAT CV FG POINTS1952 Roy Kimble 5 30 Matthew Maiden 5 301953 Roy Kimble 9 541954 Leon Jamison 9 541955 Fay Mitchell 7 421956 Fay Mitchell 17 1021957 Wilbur Suesberry 4 7/15 311958 Wilbur Suesberry 4 6/7 301959 Henry Arnold 9 541960 Henry Arnold 8 481961 Henry Arnold 5 301962 John Kenney 2 2 161963 Charlie Powell 5 301964 Eugene Bowens 8 2 521965 Johnnie Robinson 8 1 501966 Nolan Smith 12 721967 Wayne Reese 10 601968 Albert Davis 6 361969 Jacob Mayes 13 781970 Alfred Reese 9 40/48 6/9 1121971 Alfred Reese 7 17/24 0/1 591972 Alfred Reese 11 34/38 4/7 1121973 Larry Dorsey 13 781974 James Matthews 4 31/34 7/9 761975 Nathaniel Simpson 5 301976 Nathaniel Simpson 6 361977 Jerrold McRae 7 421978 Larry Watkins 21/28 8/10 451979 Larry Watkins 34/40 13/18 731980 Mike Jones 13 781981 Jackie Coffee 9 541982 Mike Jones 15 901983 Herman Hunter 13 78 Golden Tate 13 781984 Barry Collins 12 1 741985 David Hood 20/- 8/- 441986 Quinton Crawford 6 1 341987 André Sherrill 22/24 6/8 401988 Melvin Waters 6 361989 Anthony Owens 6 421990 J.J. Flournoy 30/32 10/11 601991 Patrick Robinson 6 361992 Darron Davis 9 1 561993 Darron Davis 7 421994 Darron Davis 8 481995 Jerome Hurd 6 361996 Lamarr Wallace 7 421997 Calvin Davenport 9 541998 Tyrone Butterfi eld 11 661999 Donell Brantley 13 782000 Julius Hull 8 48

Year Name TD PAT CV FG POINTS2001 Joey Hudak 42/48 10/15 722002 Charles Anthony 11 2/2 702003 Charles Anthony 15 1/2 922004 Charles Anthony 16 0-1 962005 Eric Benson 12-13 6-8 302006 Javarris Williams 12 722007 Javarris Williams 12 722008 Javarris Williams 16 96 Total OffenseRank Name, Year Plays Yards 1. Shannon Harris, 2001 445 3,137 2. Leon Murray, 1998 411 3,056 3. Brian Ransom, 1981 426 2,973 4. Joe Adams, 1980 362 2,7524. Antonio Heffner 365 2,742 6. James Wade, 1992 424 2,601 7. Gilbert Renfroe, 1985 466 2,528 8. Kenneth Biggles, 1984 296 2,241 9. Joe Adams, 1979 382 2,238 10. Joe Gilliam, Jr., 1971 331 2,15011. Leon Murray, 1997 331 2,140

Rushing YardageRank Name, Year Carries Yards 1 Charles Anthony, 2004 306 1,739 2. Charles Anthony, 2003 322 1,7083. Javarris Williams, 2007 195 1,1874. Javarris Williams, 2008 207 1,037 5 Darron Davis, 1994 234 1,101 6. Charles Anthony, 2002 150 882 7. Javarris Williams 202 872 8. Darron Davis, 1992 184 839 9. Lee Derrick, 1954 96 827 10. Alfred Reese, 1972 143 80211. Calvin Davenport, 1997 151 79312. Darron Davis, 1993 142 77213. Charles Anthony, 2001 132 728

Touchdown Catches

Rank Name, Year Touchdowns 1. Mike Jones, 1982 15 2. Mike Jones, 1980 13 Golden Tate, 1983 13 4. Barry Collins, 1984 12 5. John Holland, 1973 11 Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1998 11 C.J. Johnson, 2003 11 8. Leon Jamison, 1954 9 Noland Smith, 1966 9 10. C.J. Johnson, 2002 9 11. Johnnie Robinson, 1965 8



Rank Name, Year Touchdowns David Davis, 1970 8 Mike Jones, 1979 8 Patrick Robinson, 1990 8 Avion Black, 1999 8 Brandon Belvin, 2008 8

Scoring

Rank Name, Year TD PAT CV FG PTS 1. Alfred Reese, 1970 9 40/48 6/9 112 2. Alfred Reese, 1972 11 34/38 4/7 112 3. Fay Mitchell, 1956 17 102 4. Charles Anthony, 2004 16 1/1 985. Javarris Williams, 2008 16 96 6. Charles Anthony, 2003 15 1/2 92 7. Mike Jones, 1982 15 908. Eric Benson, 2008 - 45-46 14-19 87 9. Jacob Mayes, 1969 13 78 Larry Dorsey, 1973 13 78 Mike Jones, 1980 13 78 Herman Hunter, 1983 13 78 Golden Tate, 1983 13 78 Donell Brantley, 1999 13 7815. James Matthews, 1974 4 31/34 7/9 76

Passes Completed

Rank Name, Year Att. Cmp. 1. Brian Ransom, 1981 374 221 2. Shannon Harris, 2001 382 211 3. Joe Adams, 1980 333 200 4. Gilbert Renfroe, 1985 395 1886. Joe Adams, 1979 343 178 7. James Wade, 1992 308 163 8. Todd Valentine, 1996 316 160 9. Kenneth Biggles, 1984 258 15710. Joe Adams, 1978 278 152

Passing Yardage

Rank Name, Year Yards 1. Brian Ransom, 1981 3,182 2. Shannon Harris, 2001 3,008 3. Leon Murray, 1998 3,002 4. Joe Adams, 1980 2,848 5. James Wade, 1992 2,541 6. Gilbert Renfroe, 1985 2,492 7. Joe Adams, 1979 2,476 8. Joe Adams, 1978 2,328 9. Kenneth Biggles, 1984 2,24210. Antonio Heffner, 2008 2,23911. Leon Murray, 1997 2,207

Touchdown Passes

Rank Name, Year Touchdowns 1. Joe Adams, 1980 30 2. Joe Adams, 1979 26 Shannon Harris, 2001 26 4. Eldridge Dickey, 1966 25 Joe Gilliam, Jr., 1971 25 Kenneth Pettiford, 1973 25 7. Kenneth Biggles, 1984 24 8. Kenneth Pettiford, 1972 22 Brian Ransom, 1981 22 Leon Murray, 1998 22

Receptions

Rank Name, Year Catches 1. Juan Hall, 1996 72 Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1998 72 3. Lawrence Segree, 1993 65 4. Golden Tate, 1983 63 5. Corey Sullivan, 1999 62 6. Barry Collins, 1984 59 Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1997 59 8. Mike Jones, 1980 55 9. Charles Hunter, 1992 54 Clarence Jones, 1994 54 Lawrence Segree, 1994 54

Receiving Yardage

Rank Name, Year Yards 1. Golden Tate, 1983 1,307 2. Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1998 1,129 3. Tyrone Butterfi eld, 1997 1,053 4. C.J. Johnson, 2002 1,034 5. Juan Hall, 1996 1,021 6. Mike Jones, 1982 979 7. Mike Jones, 1980 934 8. Corey Sullivan, 1998 923 9. C.J. Johnson, 2001 910 10. Barry Collins, 1984 908 11. Avion Black, 1999 894 12. Mike Jones, 1981 872



200 -Yard Rushing Games285 - Charles Anthony vs. Samford 10/23/04248 - Charles Anthony vs. Southeast Missouri 11/6/04233 - Darron Davis at Austin Peay State 10/16/93230 - Lee Derrick vs. Bluefi eld State 11/25/54229 - Javarris Williams vs. Florida A&M 9/30/06213 - Amariah Robb vs. Tennessee Tech 11/06/99203 - Charles Middlebrooks vs. UT-Martin 11/05/77202 - Charles Anthony vs. Alabama A&M 9/4/04

100-Yard Rushing Games195 Javarris Williams vs. Tennessee Tech 10/14/06195 Javarris Williams vs. Austin Peay 10/18/08194 Charles Anthony at Murray State 11/22/03194 Tim Cross vs. Austin Peay 11/04/89192 Charles Anthony vs. Eastern Illinois 11/02/02190 Javarris Williams vs Tennessee Tech 10/15/05187 Charles Anthony vs. Eastern Kentucky 11/22/03175 Darron Davis at Morehead State 9/17/94171 DeJuan Marshall at Eastern Illinois 10/31/98171 Charles Anthony vs. Jackson State 9/18/04

169 Charles Anthony at UT-Martin 9/27/03168 Larry Kinnebrew vs. UT-Chattanooga 10/16/82164 Alfred Reese vs. Norfolk State 9/09/72163-Javarris Williams at UT -Martin 10/04/08163 Jarrick Hillery vs. Morehead State 10/07/95162 Jackie Coffee at North Carolina A&T 11/21/81162 Javarris Williams vs. Samford 10/28/06161 Charles Anthony at UT-Martin 9/9/04161 Henry Arnold at Central State 10/22/60160 DeJuan Marshall vs. UT-Martin 10/24/98158 Charles Anthony at Eastern Kentucky 11/13/04158 Nate Simpson vs. Central State 11/01/75157 Charles Anthony at Southeast Missouri 11/08/03157 Melvin Waters at Morehead State 10/22/88156 Charles Anthony at Alabama A&M 9/06/03156 Jackie Coffee at Southern 10/31/81155 Charles Anthony vs. Florida A&M 9/20/03155 Charles Anthony vs. Florida A&M 9/25/04154 Charles Anthony at Samford 10/25/03154 Charles Anthony vs. Mississippi Valley 10/13/01152 Steve Griffi n at Jackson State 10/20/84151 Gene Bowens at North Carolina A&T 9/24/66150 Charles Anthony at Tennessee Tech 10/11/03150 Darron Davis vs. UT-Martin 10/17/92147 Mickey Avery at North Carolina A&T 11/19/83146 Herman Hunter vs. Mississippi Valley State 11/13/82146 Charles Anthony vs. UT-Martin 10/26/02144 Jesse Wilburn vs. Paul Quinn 10/15/55139 Tyrone Cook vs. Texas Southern 9/30/72136 Alfred Reese s. Florida A&M 10/23/71136 Lawrence Barnes at UT-Martin 11/06/76135 Morris Harris at Southern Illinois 9/19/81134 Vincent Thomas vs. Grambling State 10/08/77134 Darron Davis at Morehead State 10/10/92134 Darron Davis vs. Jackson State 9/10/94134 Javarris Williams vs. Jacksonville State 10/22/05133 Fred Lane vs. Drake 12/09/72133 Darron Davis vs. Southeast Missouri 11/21/92133 Charles Anthony vs. Florida A&M 9/22/01132 Jarrick Hillery vs. Jackson State 9/09/95131 Charles Anthony at Jacksonville State 10/16/04131 Wayne Reese at Southern 11/01/69131 Morris Harris at Nicholls State 10/25/80130 Gene Bowens at North Carolina A&T 9/26/64127 Darron Davis at Eastern Kentucky 10/08/94126 Jake Mayes v s. Bishop 11/22/69126 Javarris Williams vs. Southeast Missouri 11/12/05125-Javarris Williams at Southeast Missouri 10/25/08125-Javarris Williams vs. Tennessee Tech 11/01/08123 Aaron Jones vs. Florida A&M 10/20/79123 Javarris Williams vs. Murray State 9/09/06122 Ralph Carnahan vs. UT-Martin 11/05/77

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Charles Anthony and fi ve other Tigers have rushed for 200-plus yards. Anthony carries the most 200-yard games with three in his career.


100-Yard Rushing Games - Cont.122 Calvin Davenport vs. South Carolina State 9/27/97121 Wayne Reese vs. Bishop 11/22/69121 Javarris Williams vs. Alabama A&M 9/02/06120 Paul McNeal vs. Lincoln 11/12/60120 Darron Davis vs. UT-Martin 10/22/94120 Calvin Davenport vs. Jackson State 9/12/98119 Darron Davis vs. Tennessee Tech 11/6/93118 Nate Jackson vs. Alabama State 11/17/73118 Craig Lewis at Austin Peay 11/05/88117-Javarris Williams vs. Eastern Kentucky 9/20/08117 Charles Anthony vs. South Carolina State 8/30/03117 Jesse Wilburn vs. Central State 10/26/57115 Steve Griffi n at Louisville 11/10/84115 Tom McClain at North Carolina A&T 9/27/58115 Darron Davis vs. South Carolina State 9/24/94114 Charlie Thomas vs. Central State 11/20/71113 Carlos Wright vs. Jackson State 9/13/03113 Charles Anthony vs. Jackson State 9/14/02113 Donell Brantley vs. Alabama A&M 10/03/98112 Clarence Love vs. Texas Southern 10/03/70112 Darron Davis at Tennessee Tech 11/05/94

111 DeJuan Marshall at Eastern Kentucky 10/10/98111 Javarris Williams vs. Jackson State 9/16/06110 Charles Anthony vs. Jackson State` 9/13/03110 Melvin Waters vs. Morgan State 10/24/87110 Darron Davis vs. Austin Peay 10/24/92109 Wayne Reese at Southern 10/28/67108 Lawrence Barnes at Grambling State 10/09/76108 Larry Kinnebrew at Central State 9/18/72106 Lee Derrick vs. North Carolina Central 10/30/54105 Sugar Sanders vs. Prairie View A&M 9/07/02105 Bill Tucker vs. Central State 11/25/65105 Alfred Reese vs. Southern 10/28/72105 Alfred Reese vs. Drake 12/09/72104 Herman Hunter vs. Grambling State 10/08/83104 Charles Anthony vs. Murray Sate 11/20/04103 Charles Anthony vs. Grambling 9/21/02103 Morris Harris vs. North Carolina Central 11/04/78102 Herman Hunter vs. Southern 10/30/82102 Lamarr Wallace vs. Morehead State 10/07/95101 Al Davis vs. Albany State 9/26/70101 Lawrence Barnes at Southern 10/27/73101 Jarrick Hillery vs. Lane 10/05/96100 Darron Davis vs. Murray State 11/13/93100 Charles Anthony vs. Murray State 11/03/01

400-Yard Passing Games491 Leon Murray at Murray State 11/14/98484 Gilbert Renfroe vs. District of Columbia 11/05/83467 James Wade at Southeast Missouri 10/19/91445 Leon Murray at Middle Tennessee State 9/05/98435 Riley Walker vs. Eastern Illinois 11/02/02413 Chris Perkins at Southeast Missouri 11/20/99412 Joe Adams vs. Alabama State 10/18/80407 Kenneth Biggles at Alabama A&M 9/17/83400 Brian Ransom at UT-Chattanooga 11/14/81

300-Yard Passing Games399 James Wade vs. Jackson State 9/12/92389 Joe Adams vs. UT-Chattanooga 11/18/78384 Joe Gilliam vs. Grambling State 10/09/71381 Riley Walker at Jacksonville State 10/16/04382 Shannon Harris at Eastern Illinois 10/27/01369 James Wade at Austin Peay 10/06/90365 Riley Walker vs. South Carolina State 8/30/03363 Leon Murray vs. Middle Tennessee St 9/06/97362 Brian Ransom at Louisville 10/17/81360 Shannon Harris vs. Jackson State 11/22/01357 Leon Murray vs. North Carolina A&T 10/04/97353 Gilbert Renfroe at Jackson State 9/04/85350 Gilbert Renfroe vs. Mississippi Valley State 10/05/85349 Joe Adams vs. Kentucky State 11/22/80344 Shannon Harris vs. Southeast Missouri 9/29/01343 Eldridge Dickey at Grambling State 10/08/66

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Quarterback Leon Murray holds the record for most passing yards in a game with 491, eclipsing his personal best of 435. He becomes one-of-eight Tigers to pass for over 400 yards in a game.


300-Yard Passing Games - Cont. 342 Joe Adams vs. Florida A&M 10/22/77341 James Wade at Austin Peay 10/26/91341 James Wade at Southern 11/16/92339 Joe Adams vs. Central State 11/08/80339 Leon Murray at Southeast Missouri 11/22/97338 Joe Adams vs. Southern 11/01/80338 Brian Ransom vs. Nicholls State 10/24/81333 Kenneth Biggles vs. Mississippi Valley State 11/13/82332 James Wade at Eastern Kentucky 10/31/92328 Gilbert Renfroe at Southern 10/29/83327 Daryl Williams at Southeast Missouri 11/20/93325 Joe Adams at Nevada-Las Vegas 11/09/79325 James Wade vs. Austin Peay 10/24/92325 Shannon Harris vs. UT-Martin 10/20/01324 Shannon Harris vs. Murray State 11/03/01317 Kenneth Biggles at Florida A&M 9/24/83316 Eldridge Dickey vs. Muskingum 12/10/66315 Antonio Heffner vs. Southern 9/06/08315 Joe Adams vs. Southern Illinois 9/15/79314 Antonio Heffner vs. Eastern Kentucky 9/20/08313 Leon Murray vs. Florida A&M 9/26/98311 Daryl Williams vs. Tennessee Tech 11/06/93309 Shannon Harris at Eastern Kentucky 11/17/01306 Eldridge Dickey at Florida A&M 10/22/66304 Eldridge Dickey vs. Southern 10/31/64304 Brian Ransom vs. Central State 11/07/81303 James Wade at Southeast Missouri 11/21/92302 Eldridge Dickey vs. Florida A&M 10/21/67302 Eldridge Dickey vs. Kentucky State 11/24/66301 Todd Valentine vs. Florida A&M 8/31/96

200-Yard Passing Games298 Eldridge Dickey at Grambling State 10/12/68 297 Joe Gilliam vs. Parsons 11/21/70295 Kenneth Biggles vs. Bethune-Cookman 11/03/84 292 Antonio Heffner at Alabama A&M 8/30/08291 Joe Adams at Nicholls State 10/25/80291 Kenneth Biggles vs. Southern 10/27/84291 Shannon Harris vs. Alabama A&M 9/01/01290 Dwayne Buchanan at Southeast Missouri 10/05/02289 Gilbert Renfroe vs. North Carolina A&T 8/31/85287 Joe Adams at North Carolina A&T 11/03/79286 Bryson Rosser vs. Eastern Kentucky 11/15/03286 Richard Hartman vs. Southeast Missouri 11/12/05284 Joe Gilliam vs. Wisconsin State-Superior 11/13/71283 Gilbert Renfroe at Western Kentucky 9/07/85282 Bryson Rosser vs. Tennessee Tech 10/11/03281 Joe Adams vs. Long Beach State 10/04/80281 Leon Murray at Eastern Kentucky 10/10/98280 Joe Gilliam vs. Southwestern Louisiana 12/12/70280 Stacy Grear at Jackson State 9/14/86280 Shannon Harris vs. Howard 10/06/01279 Robey Williams vs. Murray State 11/11/95

277 Riley Walker vs. UT-Martin 9/27/03 277 Kenneth Biggles vs. Bethune-Cookman 10/23/82275 Austin Thompson vs. Southern 10/30/76275 Todd Valentine at Tennessee Tech 11/09/96273 Gilbert Renfroe at Tennessee Tech 10/13/84271 Bryson Rosser at Samford 10/25/03270 Leon Murray at Appalachian State 11/28/98269 Austin Thompson at Alabama A&M 9/20/75268 Jimmy Bethea at Grambling State 9/19/92268 Daryl Williams vs. South Carolina State 9/30/95267 Brian Ransom vs. North Carolina A&T 11/20/82266 Joe Gilliam at Grambling State 10/10/70266 James Wade vs. Florida A&M 9/22/90266 Daryl Williams vs. Murray State 11/13/93265 Daryl Williams vs. Middle Tennessee State 10/03/93265 Todd Valentine vs. Tennessee Tech 11/08/97264 Brian Ransom vs. Alabama State 10/03/81264 Stacy Grear at Southern 10/31/87260 Joe Gilliam vs. McNeese State 12/11/71260 James Wade at Grambling State 9/15/90260 Daryl Williams vs. Eastern Kentucky 10/28/95260 Antonio Heffner at Jacksonville State 10/21/06259 Eldridge Dickey at Southern 10/30/65258 James Wade vs. UT-Martin 10/17/92253 Austin Thompson at Central State 10/02/76252 Brian Ransom vs. Texas Southern 9/26/81252 Stacy Grear vs. Middle Tennessee State 9/05/87249 Tyrone Butterfi eld at Murray State 11/14/98245 C.J. Johnson vs. Eastern Illinois 11/02/02242 Golden Tate at Florida A&M 9/24/83240 Tyrone Butterfi eld at Southeast Missouri State 11/22/97231 C.J. Johnson at Tennessee Tech 11/02/00213 Corey Sullivan vs. Florida A&M 9/26/98204 C.J. Johnson vs. Eastern Kentucky 11/15/03206 Golden Tate at Southern 10/29/83202 Frank Pillow vs. Central State 10/03/87

100 -Yard Receiving Games193 John Robinson vs. Muskingum 12/10/66193 Marcus Dowdell at Austin Peay 10/06/90188 Mike Jones at Louisville 10/17/81188 Quinton Crawford vs. Mississippi Valley State 10/05/85186 Charles Hunter vs. Southeast Missouri 11/21/92185 Fred Burnette at Jacksonville State 10/16/04183 McDonald Oden vs. UT-Chattanooga 11/18/78182 Patrick Robinson vs. Jackson State 9/19/72175 C.J. Johnson at Tennessee Tech 10/11/03172 Dave Davis vs. Parsons 11/21/70172 Tyrone Butterfi eld at UT-Martin 10/25/97171 Tyrone Butterfi eld at Middle Tennessee State 9/05/98163 Corey Sullivan at UT-Martin 10/25/97163 Corey Sullivan vs. Eastern Kentucky 10/30/99162 C.J. Johnson vs. Murray State 11/11/00160 Ollie Smith vs. McNeese State 12/11/71



100 -Yard Receiving Games - Cont.159 C.J. Johnson at Samford 10/25/03158 Mike Jones at Nevada-Las Vegas 11/09/79158 Chris Johnson vs. Southern 9/06/08156 Jerrold McRae at Central State 10/02/76156 Golden Tate at Alabama A&M 9/17/83156 Juan Hall vs. Lane 10/05/96156 Chris Johnson at Jacksonville State 10/21/06155 Golden Tate at North Carolina A&T 11/19/83154 Mike Jones at UT-Chattanooga 11/14/81152 Herman Hunter vs. Southern 10/27/84151 Patrick Robinson at Grambling State 9/15/90149 Patrick Robinson at Austin Peay 10/26/91149 Lawrence Segree vs. Southeast Missouri 11/19/94147 Mike Jones vs. Central State 11/07/81147 C.J. Johnson at Eastern Illinois 10/27/01146 Albert Thomas vs. Tennessee Tech 10/29/88144 Patrick Robinson vs. Tennessee Tech 11/09/91140 Tyrone Butterfi eld at Florida A&M 8/30/97139 Mike Jones vs. California Poly-Pomona 11/22/79138 John Holland vs. Central State 11/10/73137 Rodney Parker vs. Middle Tennessee State 9/04/76137 John Frierson at Morehead State 10/10/92135 Clarence Jones at Tennessee Tech 11/05/94135 Tyrone Butterfi eld vs. UT-Martin 10/24/98134 John Frierson at Southern 11/16/91134 Lawrence Segree at Murray State 11/12/94134 Juan Hall vs. Middle Tennessee State 9/07/96133 Mike Jones vs. Alabama State 10/18/80 132 C.J. Johnson vs. Florida A&M 9/27/02131 Mike Jones vs. North Carolina A&T 11/20/82130 Clarence Jones vs. Eastern Kentucky 10/09/93129 Quentin Johnson at Grambling State 10/06/84129 Patrick Robinson vs. Murray State 11/13/93129 Avion Black at Appalachian State 11/28/98128 Mike Jones at Nicholls State 10/25/80127 Chris Johnson at Alabama A&M 8/30/08127 Tyrone Butterfi eld vs. North Carolina A&T 10/04/97125 Marcus Dowdell vs. Central State 9/29/90125 Patrick Robinson at Southern 11/16/91124 Marcus Dowdell at Southeast Missouri 10/19/91123 Patrick Robinson vs. Florida A&M 9/26/92123 Juan Hall vs. Southeast Missouri 11/23/96122 Lawrence Segree vs South Carolina State 9/30/95120 Brandon Belvin vs. Eastern Kentucky 9/20/08120 Tyrone Watson at Jackson State 9/09/89119 C.J. Johnson vs. South Carolina State 8/30/03119 Barry Collins vs. North Carolina A&T 11/17/84119 Kevin Jackson vs. Tennessee Tech 11/08/97119 Tyrone Butterfi eld vs. Alabama A&M 10/03/98118 John Frierson vs. Jackson State 9/12/92117 Mike Jones vs. Southern Illinois 9/15/79117 Juan Hall at Eastern Kentucky 11/02/96116 Carlos Wright at Southeast Missouri 10/05/02

116 Terence Harris vs. Central State 10/03/87116 Tyrone Butterfi eld vs. South Carolina State 9/27/97115 Rodney Parker at Grambling State 10/09/76115 Lee Haynes at Nicholls State 10/25/80115 Barry Collins at North Carolina A&T 11/20/82115 Bart Evans at Jackson State 9/14/86115 Charles Hunter at Grambling State 9/19/92115 Gerald Morrow vs. Southeast Missouri 11/12/05115 Lawrence Segree vs. Grambling State 9/18/93114 Lee Haynes at Central State 11/08/80114 Golden Tate at Jackson State 9/10/83114 John Frierson at Grambling State 9/19/92114 Juan Hall vs. Middle Tennessee State 9/06/97113 Kenneth Gardner at Southern 10/31/81113 Mike Jones vs. Jackson State 9/11/82113 Patrick Robinson at Southeast Missouri 10/19/91113 Lawrence Segree at Eastern Kentucky 10/31/92113 Clarence Jones at Morehead State 9/17/94112 Chris Johnson vs. Eastern Kentucky 9/20/08112 Charles Wade at Prairie View 10/16/71112 Barry Collins at Hampton 9/01/84112 Golden Tate vs. Bethune-Cookman 10/23/82112 Calvin Davenport vs. Murray State 11/11/95111 Marcus Dowdell vs. Florida A&M 9/22/90111 Jerome Hurd, II at UT-Martin 10/14/95110 Lee Haynes at North Carolina A&T 11/03/79110 Lawrence Segree vs. Jackson State 9/11/93110 Juan Hall vs. UT-Martin 10/19/96108 Jerrold McRae vs. Texas Southern 9/24/77108 Sylvester Lawson vs. Florida A&M 10/22/77108 Lee Haynes vs. Grambling State 10/06/79108 Leon Floyd vs. Grambling State 10/08/83108 Fred Burnette vs. Samford 10/23/04106 McDonald Oden vs. Cameron State 11/11/78106 Lawrence Segree vs. Middle Tennessee State 10/03/93106 Tyrone Butterfi eld at Eastern Kentucky 10/10/98106 Corey Sullivan at Tennessee Tech 11/07/98105 Brandon Belvin vs. Florida A&M 9/27/08105 Golden Tate at Southern Illinois 9/19/81105 Clarence Jones at Southeast Missouri 11/20/93105 Jerome Hurd, II vs. South Carolina State 9/24/94105 Brandon Belvin vs Florida A&M 9/02//08104 JaJuan Spillman at Jacksonville State 11/15/08104 C.J. Johnson vs. Tennessee Tech 11/02/02104 John Holland vs. Wisconsin State-Superior 11/13/71104 Alvin Griffi n vs. Jackson State 9/10/88104 Patrick Robinson vs. Middle Tennessee State 9/05/92103 Maceo Coleman at Texas Southern 10/04/69103 Patrick Robinson vs. Tennessee Tech 11/03/90103 Juan Hall vs. North Carolina A&T 10/04/97103 Corey Sullivan vs. Alabama A&M 10/03/98102 Jerrold McRae vs. Florida A&M 10/22/77102 Clarence Jones at Murray State 11/12/94102 Arcentae Broome at Murray State 11/14/98



Points Scored1. 450 in 19842. 430 in 19983. 426 in 19994. 416 in 19995. 402 in 19726. 394 in 19567. 393 in 19838. 389 in 20019. 377 in 19719. 375 in 200810. 370 in 197011. 360 in 1982

Touchdowns Scored1. 63 in 19842. 61 in 19983. 59 in 19564. 58 in 19995. 56 in 19726. 54 in 19717. 53 in 19838. 52 in 20019. 51 in 1970 51 in 198211. 50 in 1999

Rushing Touchdowns1. 29 in 19642. 28 in 1969 28 in 19724. 27 in 19655. 26 in 1970 26 in 2007 26 in 20088. 25 in 19839. 24 in 1959 24 in 1971 24 in 199812. 23 in 1981

Passing Touchdowns1. 42 in 19842. 31 in 19993. 30 in 1980 30 in 20015. 29 in 19826. 28 in 1973Passing TouchdownsCont. -

28 in 19838. 27 in 19989. 25 in 197110. 23 in 1972 23 in 1981

Field Goals Made1. 14 in 20082. 13 in 19793.. 12 in 19994. 11 in 20025. 10 in 1990 10 in 1985 10 in 2001 10 in 20069. 8 in 1978 8 in 200711. 7 in 1974 7 in 1997

Field Goals Attempted1. 24 in 19992. 20 in 19853. 19 in 20084. 18 in 19795. 17 in 19976. 16 in 20027. 15 in 20018. 14 in 20069. 13 in 1973 13 in 200311. 12 in 1990 12 in 199813. 11 in 1988 11 in 1992 11 in 2007

XP Kicks Attempted1. 59 in 19562. 57 in 19843. 53 in 19724. 52 in 19985. 50 in 1971 50 in 1982 50 in 20018. 49 in 1965 49 in 195410. 48 in 1970

XP Kicks Made1. 53 in 19842. 51 in 19963. 48 in 19724. 45 in 20085. 44 in 19826. 43 in 20017. 42 in 1971 42 in 1983 42 in 200110. 40 in 1970 40 in 198112. 39 in 1973 39 in 1998 39 in 2003

Total Plays1. 854 in 20012. 845 in 19813. 825 in 20034. 821 in 20085. 819 in 19966. 817 in 19867. 803 in 19858. 795 in 1992 795 in 200210. 791 in 198411. 789 in 198312. 788 in 199913. 786 in 198814. 778 in 1994

Yards Rushing1. 2,698 in 19562. 2,350 in 20083. 2,319 in 20074. 2,037 in 19595. 2,024 in 19556. 1,903 in 19547. 1,826 in 20038. 1,803 in 19989. 1,799 in 1972Yards Rushing-Cont.10. 1,788 in 200111. 1,774 in 196212. 1,772 in 196113. 1,705 in 198114. 1,648 in 2006

Total Offense1. 5,139 in 19982. 5,112 in 20013. 5,095 in 19844. 5,031 in 19815. 5,017 in 19996. 4,825 in 20087. 4,813 in 19838. 4,581 in 20039. 4,457 in 198210. 4,406 in 200711. 4,375 in 200212. 4,325 in 200213. 4,222 in 199214. 4,143 in 195615. 4,142 in 198016. 4,127 in 1985

Yards Passing1. 3,765 in 19842. 3,501 in 19993. 3,336 in 19984. 3,327 in 19835. 3,326 in 19816. 3,324 in 20017. 2,962 in 1992

8. 2,917 in 19979. 2.896 in 198010. 2,814 in 198211. 2,761 in 199612. 2,755 in 2003

Yards Passing Per Game1. 342.2 in 19842. 303.3 in 19983. 302.2 in 20014. 302.0 in 19835. 291.8 in 19996. 289.6 in 19807. 277.1 in 19818. 269.3 in 19929. 265.2 in 199710. 252.9 in 200011. 251.0 in 199612. 249.1 in 1979

Pass Attempts1. 428 in 19992. 426 in 19843. 424 in 20014. 415 in 19855. 407 in 19966. 406 in 2000

TSU Team Season Leaders

Eric Benson’s 14 fi eld goals in 2008 capped a 29-year team record in fi eld goals made in a season.


7. 398 in 1998 398 in 19999. 391 in 198110. 390 in 199311. 384 in 198312. 382 in 197913. 380 in 200314. 379 in 1994

Rushing Yds. Per Game1. 269.8 in 19562. 246.8 in 19573. 224.9 in 19554. 221.5 in 19615. 210.8 in 20076. 203.7 in 19597. 197.1 in 19628. 195.8 in 20089. 190.3 in 195410. 175.6 in 196411. 164.9 in 1971

Pass Completions1. 253 in 19842. 248 in 19993. 235 in 19994. 233 in 1981 233 in 2001

6. 212 in 19987. 203 in 19808. 202 in 1983 202 in 199610. 199 in 199311. 196 in 1979 196 In 1985

Rushing Yards Per Play1. 6.27 in 19562. 5.26 in 19543. 5.20 in 19554. 4.89 in 19525. 4.87 in 19646. 4.83 in 19617. 4.78 in 19828. 4.76 in 19989. 4.73 in 195710 4.61 in 200711. 4.40 in 200812. 4.39 in 1993Total Offense Per Game1. 467.2 in 19982. 464.7 in 20013. 463.1 in 19844. 432.1 in 19995. 437.5 in 19836. 419.2 in 19817. 414.3 in 1956

8. 414.2 in 19809. 407.3 in 197110. 402.1 in 200811. 400.5 in 200712. 395.5 in 200013. 383.8 in 199214. 381.8 in 2003

Highest Completion Pct.1, 61.6% in 20082. 59.6% in 19813. 59.4% in 19844. 58.7% in 19805. 57.9% in 1999 6. 56.0% in20067. 55.4% in 20058. 55.2% in 19739. 55.0% in 200110. 54.4% in 196511. 54.1% in 1976

Interceptions Thrown1. 25 in 1972 25 in 19653. 24 in 1975 24 in 19805. 23 in 19946. 22 in 1991

22 in 20028. 21 in 19939. 20 in 1973 20 in 1979 20 in 1981 20 in 2000Rushing Plays1. 537 in 20082. 528 in 19863. 518 in 19594. 503 in 20075. 479 in 19536. 478 in 19887. 467 in 19728. 454 in 19819. 453 in 1960 453 in 197811. 445 in 200312. 438 in 1992 438 in 200214. 432 in 1974

First Downs (since 1971)1. 270 in 20012. 253 in 20083. 263 in 19844. 248 in 19995. 239 in 19835. 238 in 19817. 233 in 1998

8. 227 in 20039. 217 in 1985 217 in 199211. 216 in 198612. 214 in 198013. 209 in 1979 209 in 2007

First Downs - Pass-ing (since 1971)1. 169 in 19842. 145 in 19833. 143 in 19994. 139 in 1981 139 in 19986. 135 in 20017. 128 in 19928. 124 in 19809. 123 in 1979First Downs - Rushing (since 1971)1. 133 in 20082. 118 in 20073. 105 in 19944. 104 in 20015. 100 in 20036. 95 in 19857. 90 in 20068. 88 in 1986

9. 84 in 1988 84 in 1999First Downs - Penalties1. 31 in 20012. 24 in 19873. 23 in 1986 23 in 2003 23 in 20046. 21 in 1980 21 in 1982 21 in 19999. 20 in 1979 20 in 1983 20 in 1984 20 in 200213. 19 in 1989

Punts1. 82 in 19862. 81 in 19873. 73 in 1988 73 in 20045. 69 in 20036. 66 in 1985 66 in 20028. 65 in 19899. 63 in 1991 63 in 200510. 62 in 1995

11. 59 in 1993 59 in 1994Highest Punting Average1. 45.1 in 19902. 41.6 in 19853. 41.4 in 1991 41.4 in 19925. 41.3 in 19866. 41.0 in 19827. 39.9 in 19998. 39.8 in 19749. 39.7 in 1969 39.7 in 200411. 39.3 in 2003

Passes Intercepted (Def.)1. 28 in 19842. 22 in 19853. 21 in 19544. 20 in 1955 20 in 1956 20 in 1971 20 in 1972 20 in 19909. 19 in 1970 19 in 1974 19 in 2001

The 2008 Tigers jumped to the top of the team season leaders’ list in highest completion percentage (61.6%), rushing plays (537) and rushing fi rst downs (133).

TSU Team Season Leaders


Year-by-Year Results

Note: Although the records from 1912-1932 are incom-plete, the following games have been verified.

1912 Coach H.N. RobinsonWon 3 Lost 1 Tied

1913 Coach H.N. RobinsonWon 6 Lost 0 Tied

1916 Coach Buck HuntWon Lost Tied

Lane College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0

1921 Coach Joe Scruggs

Won Lost TiedKentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Won Lost TiedFisk University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7


Won Lost TiedWalden University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .19-14Atlanta University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 12-0Simmons College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Williams College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-0Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arkansas-Pine Bluff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Won Lost TiedWalden University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 60-0Rust College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .40-0Knoxville College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-6Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 10-0Simmons University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Morehouse College(forfeit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1

1925 Coach George Davenport

Won Lost TiedWalden University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 60-0Rust College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 61-0Knoxville College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-6Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 10-0Simmons University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Fisk University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-6

1926 Coach George Davenport

Won Lost TiedRust College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .21-13Knoxville College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-21Fisk University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . 13-13Morris Brown College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-6Morehouse College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0

1927 Coach Felton Gale

Won Lost TiedWilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-18Knoxville College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Fisk University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Morehouse College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 20-13Morris Brown College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-18Lane College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . . ?-?

1928 Coach Harry Long

Won Lost TiedKnoxville College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-13Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-6Fisk University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-12Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-10Miles College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

1929 Coach Alton Jackson

Won Lost TiedMiles Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .25-0Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . . 7-0Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-6Mississippi Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .46-0Fisk University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .0-20Lane College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

1930 Coach T. D. Upshaw

Won Lost TiedWest Kentucky Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 6-19Alabama A&M University . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 12-0Kentucky State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 6-18Mississippi Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .45-0Fisk University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-13

1931 Coach T. D. Upshaw

Won Lost TiedKentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-18Lemoyne-Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .13-12West Kentucky Industrial College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1933 Coach Walter S. DavisWon 4 Lost 1 Tied 1

Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .0-20West Kentucky Industrial College . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 58-0Lane College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .37-6Mississippi Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 56-0Louisville Municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . . 7-0Clark College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .6-6


Miles College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-7West Kentucky Industrial College. . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .48-0Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . .6-2Lane College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .42-6Clark College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-6Rust College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 91-0Louisville Municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 19-6


Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .0-25Kentucky State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-13West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Clark College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . .6-0Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-0Mississippi Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 98-0Lane College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . .6-0


Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 12-0Mississippi Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 56-0Clark College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-0West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-6Louisville Municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-6Lane College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-13Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . 13-13

1937 Coach Reubin MundyWon 3 Lost 1 Tied 1

Mississippi Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 38-0Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . .6-3Louisville Municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .29-0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-7

1938 Coach Lawrence Simmons

Won 6 Lost 1 Tied 0Mississippi Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 27-0J. C. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . .9-0Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-0Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-0West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-2Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-7Lane College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . .2-0


Won 3 Lost 3 Tied 1Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .14-13J. C. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-3Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .0-20Mississippi Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 72-0Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 34-12West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-18Lemoyne-Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .0-0

1944 Coach Henry Kean

Won 8 Lost 2 Tied 1Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .6-6Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .33-7Clark College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-6Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-13Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 19-7Clark College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 31-13Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 12-0Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 19-18Arkansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 50-20Tuskegee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-0




Won 8 Lost 2 Tied 0Fort Benning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 32-0Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-13Philander Smith College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .87-0Clark College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-0Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-0Florida A&M College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 18-20Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 36-6Kentucky State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 9-0Texas College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-6


Won 10 Lost 1 Tied 0Texas College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 20-13Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .27-0Clark College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-0Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 25-7North Carolina College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 6-14Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 21-20Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 12-0Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 19-0Knoxville College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-0West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 27-7Louisville Municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 32-0


Won 10 Lost 0 Tied 0Arkansas State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-0Texas College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .34-6Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-0Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-0West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-12Wilberforce University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-7North Carolina St. College . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-7Alcorn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .66-7Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-7Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 20-13


Won 5 Lost 3 Tied 1Alcorn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .47-0Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .45-0Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 27-2West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .6-6Wilberforce State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-26North Carolina St. College . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .6-7Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 32-0Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-19Louisville Municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 34-7

1947 Tigers1947 TigersBlack College National ChampionsBlack College National Champions


1949Coach Henry Kean

Won 9 Lost 1 Tied 0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 19-6Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 10-0Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 56-0West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 21-25Wilberforce State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 28-7North Carolina St. College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 19-18North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 20-14Louisville Municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 53-0Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .28-0Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 49-13


Won 9 Lost 2 Tied 0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .20-0Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 6-13Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-6West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-2Wilberforce State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-6North Carolina St. College . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-20North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 28-13Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-0Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 45-13Grambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 55-7Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .34-0

1951Coach Henry Kean

Won 8 Lost 2 Tied 0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-21Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .28-2Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .32-0West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 23-13Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-13North Carolina College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .13-12Grambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 30-13Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-7Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .25-0


Won 8 Lost 2 Tied 0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 12-20Virginia State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-6Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .34-0Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 41-6West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 22-7Central State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 35-0North Carolina College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .28-26Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-0Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-0Virginia Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 44-12


Won 8 Lost 0 Tied 1Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . 19-19Virginia State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 25-7Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . .8-0Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .44-0West Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-8Central State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 31-6North Carolina St. College . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 19-0Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 27-7Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 34-13




Won 10 Lost 0 Tied 0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-13Virginia State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 18-0Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-0Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-2Paul Quinn College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 74-6Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .40-0North Carolina St. College . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-3Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 18-15Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 34-12Bluefield State Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 59-0

1955Coach Howard GentryWon 7 Lost 2 Tied 0

Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . . 7-0Virginia State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 12-7Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-3Grambling College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-12Paul Quinn College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 85-0Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 52-12Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 38-14Alcorn College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-18Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 25-18

1956 Coach Howard GentryWon 10 Lost 0 Tied 0

Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 46-7Grambling College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-0Prairie View A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .45-6Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .32-6Maryland State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . .6-0Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .52-6Alcorn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .52-6Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .40-0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 47-0

(Orange Blossom Classic)Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 41-39


North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . .6-6Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 45-7Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-14Prairie View A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 32-7Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-6Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 38-0


North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .23-6Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .32-6Grambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .20-6Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 14-23Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 12-24Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 13-18Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 19-6


Youngstown State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .12-13North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .26-24Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-12Grambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-21South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 47-8Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-0Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 17-13Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 27-0Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 19-8Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-6

1954 Tigers 1954 Tigers Black College National ChampionsBlack College National Champions



North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .13-12Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .21-12Grambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .6-20South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 60-0Central State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 28-12Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 38-8Prairie View A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-21Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 34-12Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 25-22

1961Coach Lawrence Simmons

Won 4 Lost 4 Tied 1Prairie View A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . .21-21North Carolina A&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 37-21Grambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .8-25Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .8-28Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 28-13Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . .0-7Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .29-20Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .14-10Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 6-12


Won 1 Lost 7 Tied 1North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 13-16Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 8-13Grambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .6-26Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .6-26Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .0-20Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-13Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . 16-16Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-10Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 6-36

1963 Coach John Merritt

Won 6 Lost 3 Tied 0Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-7North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 18-20Grambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 14-26Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 16-7Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-12Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 9-21Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .14-10Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-14Langston University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 36-8


Won 8 Lost 2 Tied 0Fort Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .32-26North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 60-6Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 35-0Grambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 18-20Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 61-8Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .20-22Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 32-21Fort Knox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .58-7Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 31-13Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 31-30






Won 9 Lost 0 Tied 1North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 42-12Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 32-7Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 40-7Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .45-6Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 40-36Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .24-0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 31-6Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 19-8Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 46-12

(Grantland Rice Bowl)Ball State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . 14-14


Won 10 Lost 0 Tied 0North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .55-0Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .52-0Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 31-23Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .29-0Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 31-9Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .28-0Lincoln University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .28-6Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 39-6Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 83-0

(Grantland Rice Bowl)Muskingum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 34-7


Won 6 Lost 3 Tied 0San Diego State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 8-13North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 35-0Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .10-14Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .24-26Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .32-8Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-16Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .34-0Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-0Allen University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .67-0

1968Coach John Merritt

Won 6 Lost 2 Tied 1Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 40-7Parsons College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .21-12Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 11-10Grambling College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 21-30Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 13-32Southern Unversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 16-0Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 58-6San Diego State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . 13-13Bishop College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 48-12

1969Coach John MerrittWon 7 Lost 1 Tied 1

Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .40-0Albany State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 42-7Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . .26-26Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .34-20Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 33-20Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .22-30Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 48-17Bishop College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 49-14Parsons College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .41-13

1970Coach John Merritt

Won 11 Lost 0 Tied 0Alcorn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 24-14Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 62-7Albany State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 54-7Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 41-9Grambling College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 34-27Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .21-10Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .38-7Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 36-14Parsons College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-3Bishop College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 39-21

(Grantland Rice Bowl)Southwestern Louisiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .26-25




Won 9 Lost 1 Tied 0Alcorn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 18-7Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 23-28Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 41-35Prairie View A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 42-20Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 50-8Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-16Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 61-7Wisconsin State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .54-7Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 61-0

(Grantland Rice Bowl)McNeese State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 26-23


Won 11 Lost 1 Tied 0Norfolk State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 56-6Morgan State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-0Alcorn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 40-13Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 38-15Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 18-27Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 49-0Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .44-25Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 35-0Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 24-14Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 41-0Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 43-0

(Pioneer Bowl)Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .29-7


Won 10 Lost 0 Tied 0Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 23-0Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 54-21Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 23-20Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 19-13Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-6Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 45-0Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-6UT-Chattanooga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 44-7Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .45-7Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .35-7


Won 8 Lost 2 Tied 0Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 10-20Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 44-12Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 36-0Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .27-6Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-21Virginia Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 10-0Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .17-14UT-Chattanooga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 17-0Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 56-0Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 41-0




Won 5 Lost 4 Tied 0Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .21-14Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .0-43Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-7Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .25-28Virginia Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 14-7Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .0-20Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-9UT-Chattanooga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 6-31Virginia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .31-14


Won 7 Lost 2 Tied 1Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-17Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .23-20Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-0Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-7Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 18-24Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .34-20Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-3Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-7Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 21-26UT-Chattanooga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . 14-14

1977 Coach John MerrittWon 8 Lost 1 Tied 1

Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 27-0Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 17-7Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 23-10Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 23-7*Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 17-0Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-8Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 28-31Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 15-7Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 55-7UT-Chattanooga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . 14-14

*forfeited to TSU


Won 8 Lost 3 Tied 0Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-6Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .24-35Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .20-0Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-16Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-11Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 11-16Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 24-21Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 30-13North Carolina Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 41-7Cameron (Okla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .34-0UT-Chattanooga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-23


Won 8 Lost 3 Tied 0Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 21-27Southern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 16-18Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-3Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .40-8Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 24-13Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .20-3Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 17-7North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 37-14Nevada/Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 28-36Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-13California Poly-Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 71-3




Year-by-Year Results1980

Coach John MerrittWon 9 Lost 1 Tied 0

Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .20-0Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-3Long Beach State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 35-18Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 27-52Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 35-17Nicholls State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 40-15Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .49-9Central State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 30-8North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 25-16Kentucky State University . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 38-13


Won 9 Lost 2 Tied 0Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 23-31Southern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 17-14Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .48-25Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 21-20Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .14-10Louisville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .42-30Nicholls State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .49-11Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 28-18Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .43-0UT-Chattanooga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .9-28North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-18

(Division I-AA Playoffs)*South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .25-26*-denotes later voided


Won 9 Lost 0 Tied 1Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 21-0Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .34-0Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . .20-20Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .42-0Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .22-8UT-Chattanooga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-21Bethune-Cookman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 41-11Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 28-21Mississippi Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 63-41North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .34-6

(Division I-AA Playoffs)#Eastern Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 20-19#Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-13#-denotes later voided


Won 8 Lost 2 Tied 1Hampton Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 20-14Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 31-35Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .40-28Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 23-13Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 52-19Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7Bethune-Cookman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .21-19Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 49-24Univ. District of Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .55-6Mississippi Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 38-51North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .57-0



1984 Coach William ThomasWon 11 Lost 0 Tied 0

Hampton Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 44-0Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 34-14Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . .42-21Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 41-20Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 34-24Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 33-3Kentucky State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 71-0Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 42-7Bethune-Cookman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 41-8Louisville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 24-15North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . .44-14


North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 31-15Western Kentucky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . .17-22Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 44-31Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 12-0Mississippi Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . 13-28Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . 24-31Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 26-13Morgan State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 21-0Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 10-13Bethune-Cookman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . .24-17Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . .24-14


Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 27-0Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 7-6Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 20-10Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 34-12East Texas State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 15-6Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 21-10Western Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 25-3Morgan State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 52-10Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . 17-17Bethune-Cookman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 13-10Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 6-7

(Division I-AA Playoffs)Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . 32-23Nevada-Reno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 6-33


1998 Ohio Valley Conference Champions1998 Ohio Valley Conference Champions


Middle Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 19-55Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . 17-17Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .21-16Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 28-31Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 9-51Morris Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 17-7Morgan State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 37-17Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-14Bethune-Cookman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 13-16Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 21-30Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 9-27


Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-14Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . .26-26Mississippi Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 13-6Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .6-23Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 0-10Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 33-35Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-22Morehead State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 29-14Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-23Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .12-16Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

1989 Coach Joe Gilliam, Sr.Won 5 Lost 5 Tied 1

Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .7-36Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .7-33Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .14-13Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 9-21Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 9-21Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .15-14Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 24-27Morehead State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 23-14Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .21-19Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 38-10Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7


Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 6-38Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 23-14Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .20-37Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 20-16Central State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 14-35Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .33-7 Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 17-55Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 23-17Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 36-14Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .31-21Mississippi Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 45-7


Mississippi Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-10Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .6-42Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .19-41Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 21-24Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-43Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 28-7Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .34-37Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 17-31Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 20-27Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .14-10Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-14

1992Coach Joe Gilliam, Sr.Won 5 Lost 6 Tied 0

Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 31-35Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 18-38Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 28-38Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 12-20Morehead State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 24-14Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 23-15Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 35-14Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .28-49Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 15-26Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 19-10Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 37-27

1993 Coach Bill Davis

Won 4 Lost 7 Tied 0Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 15-23Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 18-24Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 28-33Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .34-33Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 13-52Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .21-16Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 14-21Morehead State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 15-0Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 21-24Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 26-13Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .13-14

1994 Coach Bill Davis

Won 5 Lost 6 Tied 0Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 10-45Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .12-31Morehead State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 48-10South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .32-28Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .10-14Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 17-28Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .26-22Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .20-3Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 20-28Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 24-21Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

1995Coach Bill Davis

Won 2 Lost 9 Tied 0Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-11Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 19-24Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 7-24South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .15-14Morehead State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 45-14Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 7-28Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 6-28Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 20-56Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .24-28Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 19-24Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 24-41

1996 Coach L.C. Cole

Won 4 Lost 7 Tied 0Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 20-35Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 24-14Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 14-21Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 18-19Lane College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .43-26Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 37-14Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 38-14Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 10-30Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .19-21Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 14-50Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 21-24


Won 4 Lost 7 Tied 0Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .28-43Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 25-16Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 28-31South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .28-34North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .37-49Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-49Tennessee-Chattanooga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-28Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-20Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 28-21Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-13Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 32-27



1999 Ohio Valley Conference Champions1999 Ohio Valley Conference Champions


Won 9 Lost 3 Tied 0Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 27-28Jackson State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-21Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 23-31Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .59-24Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .31-21Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .38-7Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .76-0Eastern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-21Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 42-21Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 46-44Texas Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 28-14

(Division I-AA Playoffs) Appalachian State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 31-45


Won 11 Lost 1 Tied 0Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 41-8Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 48-33Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 42-25Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 36-15Eastern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .43-25Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .43-7 Western Kentucky W . . . . . . . . . 28-21Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 33-28Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 25-19Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 42-41Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 35-28

(Division I-AA Playoffs)North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 10-24

2000 Coach James Reese Won 3 Lost 8 Tied 0

Alabama State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 39-13North Carolina A&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .14-16Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .39-42Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 6-31Eastern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 19-33Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 33-6 Western Kentucky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 14-52Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . .0-28Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .23-56Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .40-62Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 51-33

2001 Coach James Reese

Won 8 Lost 3Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 27-6Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 27-7Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 20-14Howard University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .45-0Mississippi Valley State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 41-3Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 55-7Eastern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .49-52Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 38-25Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 13-63Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 10-13Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .64-33

2002 Coach James Reese

Won 2 Lost 10South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .20-26Prairie View A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . . 41-8Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 28-31Grambling State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 14-49Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .34-37Southeast Missouri State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .25-49Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 21-25Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .26-8Eastern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .48-54Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 27-51Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 14-20Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .20-45

2003Coach James Reese

Won 7 Lost 5South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .37-20Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 24-31Jackson State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 44-14Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-10Tennessee-Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . .41-10Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 27-23Jacksonville State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . 7-34Samford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . .29-24Eastern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 24-14Southeast Missouri State . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . .35-52Eastern Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 38-43Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 35-10

2004Coach James Reese

Won 4 Lost 7Alabama A&M ........................................... W ....................... 42-7at Tennessee-Martin ............................... W ...................... 27-13vs. Jackson State .................................... W ...................... 21-20vs. Florida A&M ........................................ L ........................ 15-21vs. South Carolina State ........................ L .......................13-30at Jacksonville State .............................. L ......................35-49Samford .................................................... L ................36-42 (otat Eastern Illinois .................................... L ...................... 24-34Southeast Missouri ................................. W .................... 38-36at Eastern Kentucky ................................ L ....................... 14-29Murray State ............................................ L .......................13-30

2005Coach James Webster

Won 2 Lost 9Alabama A&M ........................................... L ........................... 14-27vs. Jackson State ................................... W ..................... 20-14 (ot)at Tennessee-Martin ............................... L .......................... 20-42vs. Florida A&M ........................................ L ............................. 7-12vs. North Carolina A&T ........................... L .............................3-16at Tennessee Tech ................................. W ........................... 31-20Jacksonville State ................................... L ............................3-33at Samford ............................................... L .............................11-31Eastern Illinois ........................................ L ............................ 3-27at Southeast Missouri ............................ L .......................... 24-32Eastern Kentucky .................................... L ............................ 0-49


Won 6 Lost 5Alabama A&M .......................................... L ........................ 20-27Murray State ...........................................W ........................ 25-15vs. Jackson State ...................................W ................ 31-30 (ot)at Vanderbilt ........................................... L .......................... 9-38vs. Florida A&M ....................................... L .................22-25 (ot)Tennessee Tech ......................................W .......................30-20at Jacksonville State .............................W ......................... 38-7Samford ...................................................W ..........................29-7at Eastern Illinois ................................... L .......................... 29-3Southeast Missouri ................................W .......................... 31-0at Eastern Kentucky ............................... L .......................... 3-20


Won 5 Lost 6Alabama A&M .......................................... L .................... 23-49vs. Jackson Stater .................................W ..................... 16-13at Austin Peay .........................................W ................33-32otat Southern ............................................. L ..................... 34-41vs. Florida A&M ....................................... L ...................... 17-18at Tennessee Tech .................................W ................... 45-28at Eastern Kentucky ............................... L .......................7-49Eastern Illinois ....................................... L .................... 35-38Murray State ...........................................W ................... 28-42at Samford ..............................................W ................... 38-28UT Martin ................................................. L .................... 38-43


Won 8 Lost 4at Alabama A&M ......................................W .................... 34-13Southern ..................................................W ................... 34-32vs. Jackson State ...................................W ..................41-18otEastern Kentucky ...................................W ................... 34-20vs. Florida A&M ....................................... L ..................... 21-28at UT Martin ............................................W ................30-27otAustin Peay .............................................W ................... 37-34at Southeast Missouri ........................... L ................. 20-27otTennessee Tech ......................................W ......................41-14Eastern Illinois .......................................W ....................45-24at Jacksonville State ............................. L ..................... 21-26Murray State ........................................... L ...................... 17-24



Walter S. Davis was the eighth head college football coach for the Tennessee State University Tigers and held that position for four seasons, from 1933 until 1936.

A former football player at TSU, he later was named the director of athletics before becoming the university’s president from 1943-1968.

His career coaching record at Tennessee State was 19 wins, 7 losses, and 4 ties.

At the conclusion of the 2008 season, this ranks him eighth at TSU in total wins and fi fth in winning percentage (0.700).

TSU Coaching Legends


Henry A. Kean became head coach at Tennessee State University in 1943 and led the Tigers to fi ve national titles. Kean was the 11th head college football coach for the Tigers and held the position for eleven seasons, from 1944 until 1954.

His coaching record at Tennessee State was 93 wins, 16 losses, and 3 ties. At of the conclusion of the 2008 season, this ranks him second at Tennessee State in total wins and second at TSU in winning percentage (0.844).

Before arriving at TSU, he led Kentucky State from 1931 to 1942. At KSU, Kean’s teams won four Negro National Football championships and ten straight Midwestern Athletic Association championships. His lifetime coaching record was an impressive 166-33-9, with a winning ratio of 0.819.



Howard C. Gentry Sr. was the 12th head football coach for the Tigers for six seasons, from 1955 until 1960.

His career coaching record at Tennessee State was 42 wins, 10 losses, and one tie.

At the conclusion of the 2008 season, this ranks him third at Tennessee State in total wins and fourth at Tennessee State in winning percentage (0.802).



John A. Merritt was the 14th head football coach at Tennessee State University after serving as head coach at Jackson State University (1952-1962).

At TSU (1963-1983), Merritt tallied four undefeated seasons, claimed four Midwestern Conference titles, and scored the school’s fi rst-ever NCAA Division I-AA playoff victory in 1982. His coaching record at Tennessee State was 174 wins, 35 losses, and 7 ties.

At the conclusion of the 2008 season, he ranks fi rst at Tennessee State in total wins and third at Tennessee State in winning percentage (0.822). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

John Merritt Boulevard in Nashville, Tennessee is named in his honor, and the Tennessee State football team opens every season with the John Merritt Classic.



Joe Gilliam Sr. was the 16th head football coach for the Tigers for four seasons, from 1989 until 1992.

Gilliam served under John A. Merritt as a defensive coordinator helping the Tigers to four undefeated seasons and seven Black College National Titles in a 20-year span.

Gilliam earned Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year honors in 1990. He is father of former Pittsburgh Steelers and TSU quarterback Joe Gilliam, Jr.

At TSU, Gilliam recorded a coaching record of 20 wins, 23 losses and one tie.

Gilliam was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall Of Fame in 2007.



BLACK COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS1946, 1947, 1954, 1956, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1979, 1982GRANTLAND RICE BOWL CHAMPIONS / NCAA MID-EAST REGION CHAMPIONS1965 (Co-Champs), 1966, 1970, 1971

MID-WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS1946, 1947, 1954, 1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966

NCAA DIVISION I-AA PLAYOFFS1981, 1982, 1998, 1999

Above - Eldridge Dickey throws a pass to John Robin-son in the Tigers Grantland Rice Bowl 14-14 tie to Ball State on Dec. 11, 1965.

Below - The NCAA committee presents John Merritt, Joe Gilliam, Jr. and the TSU Tigers with another Grantland Rice Bowl championship in 1971.

TSU Championships


Under head coach Lawrence Cole, the Tigers captured their fi rst Ohio Valley Conference Football Champi-onship in 1998 before reclaiming the title in 1999. Recording a 20-4 record in the two-year span.onship in 1998 before reclaiminggg the title in 1999. Recor

In July 2007, the Nashville Sports Council and the Ohio Valley Conference announced the creation of the Sergeant York Trophy which goes to the winner of the quadrangu-lar season football series between the four Ohio Valley Conference schools located in the state of Tennessee – Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin.

The award is only the second traveling trophy that involves more than two teams in college sports; the other is the Commander in Chief’s Trophy which has been contested between Air Force, Army and Navy annually since 1972.

TSU Football harbored the award in 2007 and 2008.


Tennessee State University basketball repeated as Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season and Tournament Champions from 1993-1995 under head coach Frankie Allen.

Current TSU Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips, as a coach, guided the Lady Tigers to their fi rst OVC titles with back-to-back regular sea-son and tournament championships. Phillips led TSU to their fi rst ever NCAA women’s basketball tournament apearance from 1993-1995.

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Former TSU Tigerbelle,head coach Chandra Cheesborough-Guice led the Tigerbelles to six OVC titles.Winning the indoor and outdoor titles in 2002 and 2008. In addition, capturing the indoor crown in 2001 and the outdoor title in 2003.

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In 2001, the TSU men’s golf team won the 19th PGA Minority Golf National Championship under head coach Dr. Catana Starks. Eight years later, they won the PGA’s 23rd Minorty National Championship under current coach Chip Taylor

Tennessee State University Athletics captured the Ohio Valley Conference Sportsmanship Awards for Men and Women’s Tennis (2008), Men’s Indoor Track and Field (2009), and Softball (2009). Voted on by the student-athletes and coaches of the respective sports, the team awards are bestowed upon the Conference squads deemed to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. Included in the areas for evaluation are the conduct of student-athletes, coaches, staff, administrators and fans.

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LP FIELDLP FIELDHOME of the TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY TIGERSHOME of the TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY TIGERS

The Tennessee State play their home football games in one of the nation’s finest sports venues in LP Field, sharing the facility for home games with the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans.

The state-of-the-art facility has served as home of the Tigers and the Titans since the 1999 season. LP Field is located on the east bank of the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville.

LP Field, which seats approximately 67,500 fans, boasts incredible amenities, ranging from spacious and tastefully appointed locker rooms to massive scoreboards. The natural grass field was rated as the fourth best playing surface in the NFL in a poll conducted among league players in 2001.

LP Field has 144 luxury suites and 9,600 club seats with access to the stadium club and club lounges. There are also approximately 7,500 parking spaces on the site.

LP Field grounds are also designed to help create a park-like setting along the Cumberland River, not just a showplace for bland concrete and asphalt. More than 205 trees have been planted on the 105-acre campus. Tiger fans gather early and stay late to enjoy tailgating on LP Field grounds.

In addition to games featuring the Tigers and Titans, LP Field also hosts the college football’s annual Music City Bowl in late December. LP Field also hosts concerts and other special events during the course of a year.

In 2009, the Tigers will play their 11th season at LP Field. Since beginning play in the state-of-the-art NFL facility in 1999, the Tigers have posted a 30-17 record in games played at LP Field.

Athletic Facilities

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LP Field:• 144 luxury suites

• 9,600 club seats

• 60 concession stands throughout stadium

• Three locker rooms

• Two scoreboards with video screens located on north and south ends of stadium

• Four suite elevators

• More than 2,000 trees planted within the 105 acres

• 7,500 parking spaces available on-site with more than 20,000 existing parking spaces nearby

• Space for 400 wheelchair patrons and associated companion seats

• 80 parking spaces for disabled

• 26 men’s restrooms, 40 women’s restrooms

• Tifsport Bermuda sod, which grew for a year before being laid down in May. Each roll of sod weighed 2,000 pounds and was cut into 108-foot long, 42-inch wide strips that were 1.5 inches thick.

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LP Field was built with the Tigers very own locker room.

Athletic Facilities


Hale Stadium is a 10,000-seat outdoor stadium located on the campus of Tennessee State University. Built in 1953 and affectionately nicknamed “The Hole”, the stadium hosted TSU Tigers football games until 1999, home games were then moved to LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans.

The stadium hosted a second-round NCAA Division I-AA playoff game in 1982, with the Tigers defeating Eastern Illinois University 20-19 in front of a crowd of 8,000.

During their years at Hale, TSU Football went undefeated ten times, won ten championships in the now-defunct Midwestern Conference and claimed the Ohio Valley Conference championship in 1998, its final season in the stadium.

The last football game at Hale Stadium was a 28-14 Tennessee State win over Texas Southern University on November 21, 1998.

The facility was named for William J. Hale, who served as TSU’s first president. It remains in use as the site of TSU’s annual spring football game, as well as hosting Homecoming festivities.

Hale Stadium Records by Decades 1950s 23-2-1 1960s 35-8-2 1970s 34-2-1 1980s 20-4-1 1990s 23-11-0 Totals 134-27-5

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Hale StadiumTSU Attendance Records

1. Tennessee-Martin Won 76-0 *10/24/98 22,046

2. Tennessee-Martin Won 37-14 *10/19/96 21,331

3. Florida A&M Won 33-20 10/25/69 20,000

4. Jackson State Tie 26-26 09/10/88 18,954

5. Austin Peay Won 35-14 *10/24/92 18,341

6. UT-Chattanooga Won 27-21 10/16/82 18,200

7. Eastern Kentucky Lost 20-27 *11/02/91 18,150

8. Jackson State Won 23-20 09/11/76 18,106

9. Grambling Won 41-35 10/09/71 18,000

10. Tennessee Tech Won 28-21 *11/08/97 17,255

11. Grambling Lost 25-28 10/11/75 17,000

12. Texas Southern Won 48-25 09/26/81 16,300

13. Grambling Won 24-13 10/16/79 16,200

14. Tennessee Tech Lost 24-28 *11/04/95 16,128



17. Grambling Won 19-13 10/06/73 16,000

18. Jackson State Won 20-10 09/14/86 16,000

19. Middle Tennessee Won 24-14 09/07/96 15,761

20. Middle Tennessee Lost 10-45 09/03/94 15,511

21. Hampton Institute Won 20-14 09/03/83 13,500

22. North Carolina A&T Won 31-15 08/31/85 13,500

* denotes Homecoming Games

TSU Football’s practice locker room is located inside Hale Stadium.

Athletic Facilities


The total height of the monumental icon, the TSU Olympian Statue, is 46’. It is constructed using the slip roller technique, a process that allows an artist to bend sheets of metal at incremental degrees be-tween rollers. The artist who designed and constructed the TSU Olym-

pian has been a faculty member at Tennessee State University since 1994, Jane-Allen McKinney, Associate Professor of Art.

THE FIGURE:The fi gure is made of brass, aluminum and copper with a brush tex-

tured fi nish and the fi gure itself stands 21’ tall. The percentage of each metal used in the sculpture corresponds in direct proportion to the number of Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals won by athletes affi liated with Tennessee

State University (Brass for Gold medallist, Aluminum for Silver medallist, and Copper for Bronze medallist).

“The TSU Olympian holds a brass diploma in the right hand as an icon for the educational baton passed from TSU to her students.” All of the TSU Olympic win-ners earned undergraduate degrees from TSU. The diploma reads “Tennessee State University, Degree Awarded” with this text visible to the viewer standing at the foot of the base. The Olympic torch is in the left hand of the runner.

THE COLUMNS:The Olympian stands on two Egyptian papyrus style columns, one 16’-8” for the raised bent knee and one 14’ for the extended leg. The Papyrus columns consist of ribbed aluminum banded with brass, aluminum and copper, representing bun-dles of papyrus stocks tied together for strength, typical of Egyptian columns.

THE BASE:The base of the TSU Olympian is made of pre-cast concrete 11 feet high and nearly 19 feet at its greatest diameter. It is adorned with three metal bands, each band

engraved with the names of Olympic medallists from Tennessee State University (Brass for Gold medallist, Aluminum for Silver medallist, and Copper for Bronze medallist). Future Tennessee

State University Olympic winners will have their names added to these bands. The base is in the style of a capital from anEgyptian

column. Engraved bricks surround the base of the TSU Olympian with names and messages from TSU patrons whose donations for the bricks

will support TSU students. All proceeds from the Olympic brick program will be for Tennessee State University student scholarships. est. 2005

TSU OLYMPIAN STATUE

Athletic Facilities


TSU ATHLETIC FACILITIES

KEAN HALL Serves as home of TSU Athletics Administrative offi ces, the 92, 000 sq. ft. building houses the Tiger football, vol-leyball and academic services. built 1951

KEAN GYMNASIUM (KEAN’S LITTLE GARDEN)Home to Tiger Volleyball, the gym once housed TSU bas-ketball games. Now, it is the assigned gym for volleyball competition, practices and intramurals. built 1951

TIGER FIELD - Home of TSU Softball, features a press box, offi ces, and locker rooms which were added in 2005. The indoor bat-ting facility was built in 2002. built 1998

ED S. TEMPLE TRACK - Home of TSU men and women’s track and fi eld, Temple track plays host to the Boston Moon Classic. The eight lane complex and fi eld features Olympic competition areas. built 1977

GENTRY CENTER -The center is 202, 342 sq. ft. houses the athletic ticket offi ce, TSU Sports Medicine, Athletic Media Relations and the school of Human Peformance and Sports Sciences.

GENTRY CENTER - The center is also home to TSU men and women basketball teams. The men and women’s track and fi eld and men and women’s golf offi ces are also located inside. built 1980

JOHN B. McCLENDON COURT - The non permanent court is host to TSU men and women’s home basketball games. It is also used for TSU commence-ment and area high school graduations. built 1980

WILMA RUDOLPH INDOOR TRACK - The six-lane 20, 000 sq ft. track is locted inside the Gentry Cen-ter and also features shot and weight throw areas with jumps and vault pits. Host to the Ed Temple Classic. built 1980

THOMAS HUGHES AQUATIC COMPLEX -, The 15, 000 sq. ft. natorioum is the former home of the TSU Tiger Sharks. The complex now host several area high school swim practices and competition. built 1980

TSU TENNIS COMPLEX - Serves as home of Tiger Tennis and features nine tennis courts including a main court with bleachers. The on site ten-nis offi ce is located in the 1,600 ft. fi eld house. built 2005

PERCY WARNER PARKThe park’s running course will be used for the 2009 Ohio Valley Conference Cross Country Championship with TSU serving as host..

KING’S CREEK GOLF COURSEThe golf course, located in Springhill, Tenn. will serve as the playing course for the 2010 TSU Golf Intercollegiate.

Athletic Facilities


CLAUDE SYDNEY CRUTCHFIELD WEIGHT ROOM

The Crutchfi eld Weight Room, located inside the Gentry Center, is a state-of-the-art weight training facil-ity equipped with personalized TSU Tigers lift platforms and plates. The room is accessible to the athletic training rooms and practice fi elds.

The weight room is furnished with benches by Power Lift, Hammer Strength and Paramount machines with Life Fitness cardio excerise systems. It also features a multi-fountain area and over 200 dumbells.

During the off-season, the Tigers spend up to eight hours a week conditioning. During the season, the hours are reduced to two hours per week.

Strength and Conditioning Coach Chuck Losey

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TSU SPORTS MEDICINEAthletic Facilities

TSU student-athletes receive great care and treatment from a certifi ed staff.


Athletic Facilities

In addition to the training and rehabilitation equipment, the TSU training room also fea-tures exercise bicycles, treadmill and hot tub.


With the release of the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) Study, the Tennessee State Univer-sity athletics department received welcomed empirical evidence that they are achieving the

goals of athletics director Teresa Phillips.

The recent study for student-athletes from the years 1998-2001 showed that the graduation rates for student-athletes at Tennessee State University was 85 percent, which placed TSU

student-athletes in the Top three among colleges in the state of Tennessee following Vanderbilt (94%) and Belmont (87%).

Additionally, Tennessee State University remains in second place among HBCU’s following Alcorn State (MS) with 99 percent. The Athletics Director, Teresa Phillips, consistently

makes academics a priority.

“I am very pleased with all student-athletes’ perseverance and commitment toward academic excellence.” says Athletics Director, Teresa Phillips.

Data shows that Tennessee State University student-athletes are graduating at an increasing rate within a six-year period. The Federal Graduation Rates for scholarship

student-athletes beginning 2001-2002 was released this week, and TSU fi nished with a high of 85 percent.

“I am so proud of the graduation success that our student-athletes are experiencing at TSU,” said Dr. Johnnie C. Smith, Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Services. “The new Aca-demic Reform Graduation Success Rate serves as a wonderful tool in keeping academics a priority, and the TSU Athletics Academic Services staff works extremely hard in keeping our

student-athletes on track to graduate within four-years or sooner.”

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TSU STUDENT-ATHLETES GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE AT 85 PERCENT


With the release of the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) Study,sity athletics department received welcomed empirical evidence

goals of athletics director Teresa Phillips.

The recent study for student-athletes from the years 1998-200rates for student-athletes at Tennessee State University was 8

student-athletes in the Top three among colleges in the state of Te(94%) and Belmont (87%).

Additionally, Tennessee State University remains in second plaAlcorn State (MS) with 99 percent. The Athletics Director

makes academics a priority.

“I am very pleased with all student-athletes’ perseveraacademic excellence.” says Athletics Director, Teresa P

Data shows that Tennessee State University student-atincreasing rate within a six-year period. The Federal Grad

student-athletes beginning 2001-2002 was released this weekof 85 percent.

“I am so proud of the graduation success that our student-athlesaid Dr. Johnnie C. Smith, Assistant Athletics Director for Acadedemic Reform Graduation Success Rate serves as a wonderfulpriority, and the TSU Athletics Academic Services staff works ex

student-athletes on track to graduate within four-years or soone

With the release of the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) Study

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Academics


One student-athlete who has played a part in TSU Athletics’ aca-demic success is Charles Sparkman. Sparkman is a sophomore offensive lineman on the Tiger football team and he currently carries a 3.92 cumulative grade point average.

The average includes a two-semester streak of a 4.0 GPA. Since attending TSU, he has been named to the President’s List, Dean’s List and the Athletic Director’s List.

Sparkman is a communications major on schedule to graduate in May 2012. In his fi rst academic year (2007-08), In the spring of 2008 and 2009, he received the Ohio Valley Conference Medal of Honor. The OVC Medal of Honor is given annually to the student-athlete(s) who achieve the highest GPA in a Conference-sponsored sport.

A native of Nashville, Tenn., Sparkman attributes his equal dedica-tion to academics and extra-curricular activities to his parents.

“They raised me to do my best in everything that I do and not allow excuses to hold me back,” explained Sparkman. “I’ll do whatever it takes to be successful on and off the fi eld, because no coach, or teacher, wants to hear why I didn’t get the job done. They just want it done.”

Before his fi rst semester at TSU, Sparkman attended the Real Sports Academy and strongly believes that it prepared him for the rigors of a student-athlete.

“It’s a summer college-prep program for student-athletes. I at-tended the program during high school and it showed me fi rst-hand what it would take to be a successful student-athlete,” said Sparkman. “I took in all the information I was given and I apply it every day.”

On the fi eld, Sparkman is a reserve lineman but is the designated H-back in the Tigers’ red-zone jumbo package during scoring sit-uations. In 2008, the Tigers scored 36 times in 41 attempts (88 percent) which include 25 touchdowns when in scoring position.

“He has a positive attitude and he is a great person. He is suc-cessful on and off the fi eld. He is always in place and works hard at any position,” said Head Coach James Webster. “He does a great job going low and we have positive results when he is on the fi eld.”After graduation, Sparkman plans on going into televi-sion as a producer or sports reporter.

ho has played a part in TSU Athletics’ aca-rles Sparkman Sparkman is a sophomore

Before his fi rst semester at TSU, Sparkman attended the Real Sports Academy and strongly believes that it prepared him for

Football Tiger Continues to Spark Academic Success

Among the 25 student-athletes who graduated in 2008, Tiger football player Javier Jackson received a B.S. in Health Sciences after completing his course work in three years with a 3.53 grade point average.

It’s not uncommon for student-athletes to graduate in less than four years. However, with the rigors of practice schedules and classes, it is rare to see an athlete plan to complete his degree early.

“Entering college I planned on graduating in three years, but, many people told me it would be impossible because of the de-manding schedule of football,” said Jackson. “I fi gured, if I took 16 hours a semester and take three classes for two summers I would graduate in three years.”

Even with TSU’s Department of Athletics academic advisors monitoring student-athletes’ performance, Jackson was able to complete pre-requisite courses during the summer.

“I had him on a three and a half-year track and he snuck a few extra classes in and passed them all”, said Assistant Athletics Di-rector for Academic Services Dr. Johnnie Smith. “I am so proud of Javier’s early graduation accomplishment.

For his accomplishment, Jackson received the Academic Star Award last month at the TSU Athletic Banquet.

A native of Memphis, Tenn., Jackson played in nine games this past season averaging 23.7 yards per reception as a wide re-ceiver and 12 yards per return. He will be a redshirt junior in 2008 on the football fi eld after walking on his freshman year.

A graduate of Kirby High School, Jackson made the All-Metro and All-District Teams graduating fourth in his class with a 4.3 GPA.

As a presidential scholar, Jackson will further his education en-rolling into classes while using his last two years of eligibility in football.

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Academics


In the fall of 1946, after six weeks of practice, a 100-piece marching band took to the fi eld at Tennessee State University and a tradition of excellence was born.

The idea for a show band at Tennessee State University originated with its second president, the late Dr. Walter S. Davis. President Davis selected J. D. Chavis to serve as the fi rst band direc-tor. Under Chavis’s leadership, the marching band grew and developed into a premier university band that gave spectacular performances in parades and half-time shows at foot-ball games.

In 1947 and 1948, the marching band performed in the Washington Classic in Washington, D.C., where top historically black colleges and universities competed for national championships.

Chavis’s tenure as band director ended in 1951 and the baton was passed to Frank T. Greer. Tennessee State University’s distinc-tive style was further developed under Greer. The band continued to earn invitations to spe-cial events.Four years after Greer began his work, the TSU band was invited to perform during the halftime show of a Chicago Bears-Los Angeles Rams

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professional football game. The performance was the fi rst of a se-ries of nationally televised halftime shows for the band. It was also the fi rst time a historically black university band had appeared on national television. Between 1956 and 1978, the TSU band performed halftime shows at nine professional football games.

Reportedly, it was during one of these halftime performances that a sportscaster called the marching band from

Tennessee State University “The Aristocrat of Bands.”

Needless to say, the name stuck.

The Aristocrat of Bands has also appeared in the Orange Blos-

som Classic in Miami, the Blues Bowl in Memphis and the Grantland Rice

Bowl in Wichita Falls, Texas.

In 1961, the TSU band claimed another fi rst for historically black universities

when it was invited to march in President John F. Kennedy’s

inaugural parade.

One of the students who marched in that parade was Edward L. Graves, who is the current director of the Aristocrat of Bands.

The Aristocrat of Bands



Since 1979, Graves has continued to build the band’s legacy. The Aristocrat of Bands has shared its characteristic precision and distinctly soulful style with people throughout the country and in foreign lands.

Students who achieve membership in the Aristocrat of Bands adhere to those standards today. Noted as one of the fi nest and most spec-tacular university bands in the United States, the Aristocrats are the featured attraction during pre-game and half-time performances at all home games and at most out-of-town competitions.

Still in demand for halftime performances, parades and other special events, the band’s recent special appearances include a spot in the 2000 CBS Thanksgiving Day parade, performing with country music artists Big & Rich for the 2005 CMT Music Awards, the Nashville Symphony’s 2006 presentation of Porgy and Bess, and halftime performances for Tennessee Titans games.

In January of 1993, the Aristocrat of Bands participated in the presidential inaugural parade for President Bill Clinton, marching in the streets of Washington, D.C. The band returned to Washington four years later for President Clinton’s second inauguration celebration.

This year, the tradition will continue. Audiences will be thor-oughly entertained by the band’s unique marching style and musical versatility.

Graves is assisted by assistant band directors Reginald McDonald, James Sexton, and Sean Daniels, majorette coordinator Judy Fenton- Gentry, offi ce manager Michelle Allen, secretary Melva Tate, announcer Ernie Allen, media specialist Cass Teague and instrument repair technician James Pitts.

NATIONALLY TELEVISED PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HALF-TIME SHOWS PERFORMED BY THE T.S.U. BAND

1955-NBC: Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams in Chicago1956-CBS: Cleveland Browns vs. New York Giants in Cleveland

1960-CBS/NBC: Baltimore Colts vs. Green Bay Packers in Baltimore1963-NBC: NFL Championship Game - Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants in Chicago

1968-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Oakland Raiders in Cincinnati1969-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Jets in Cincinnati1970-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati

1971-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati1973-CBS: Atlanta Falcons vs. St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta

1978-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots in Cincin-nati

1993-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati1998-CBS: Tennessee Oilers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Nash-ville2000-CBS: Tennessee Titans vs. New York Giants in Nashville2001-ESPN: Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins in Nashville2002-FOX: Tennessee Titans vs. Washington Redskins in Nashville

CHRONICLE OF PERFORMANCES 1955: First HBCU band to appear on national television.1961: First HBCU band to march in a presiden-tial inaugural parade.1961: Performed in the Presidential Inaugural Parade of John F. Kennedy.1981: Appeared in the CBS television movie The Concrete Cowboy.1982: Appeared in a Hello Nashville Commercial for NBC affi liate WSMV.1982: Featured ensemble at the College Band Directors’ National Association Regional Conference in Nashville.1983: Featured ensemble at the College Band Directors’ National Association national meet-

PROFESSOR EDWARD L. GRAVESBAND DIRECTOR

ing in Atlanta, Ga.1983: Voted Outstanding Band at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music First Invitational Jazz Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio.1983: Featured in WSMV Nashville Channel 4 News Special Report1984: Mirage Bowl Football Game, Tokyo, Japan.1984: Featured ensemble at the Music Educators’ National Conference, national meeting in Chicago, Ill.1984: Voted Most Outstanding Band in the Memphis State University Invitational Jazz Festival.1984: Invited to tour Nigeria by the United States Information Agency.1985: Performed in concert with legendary jazz artist, Dizzy Gillespie at TSU.1985: Performed at the All-American College Jazz Festival at Epcot Center, Orlando, Fla.1992: Featured at the Memphis In May Tattoo Festival1993: Performed in the Presidential Inaugural Parade of Bill Clinton.1993: Appeared on CBS television The Morning Show from Washington, D.C.1993: Appeared on Good Morning Memphis, Memphis, Tenn.1993: Featured in WSMV Nashville Channel 4 News Special Report1994: Public television special “Rain Doesn’t Fall on the Aristocrat of Bands”1996: Appeared in Marty Stuart music video Magic Town1997: Performed in the Presidential Inaugural Parade of Bill Clinton.1997: Appeared on ABC television Good Morning America1997: Featured in Nashville News Channel 5 Special Report2000: Performed for the CBS All American Happy Thanksgiving Day Parade.2002: Featured performer at the 58th National Biennial In-Service Conference of the Music Educators National Conference in Nashville, Tenn.2003: Selected to represent Tennessee at the American Celebration of Music in China.2003: Invited as one of ten bands to perform at the Inaugural Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Atlanta, Ga.2003: Named offi cial spirit band of the NFL Tennessee Titans.2004: Invited to perform and named top vote getter at the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Atlanta, Ga.2005: Invited as one of ten bands to perform at the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Atlanta.2005: Performed with country music artists Big and Rich on the CMT Music Awards.2006: Performed with the Nashville Symphony in Porgy & Bess.2006: Featured performer at the 2nd HBCU National Band Directors Consortium Convention in Atlanta.2006: Appeared on ABC television Good Morning America.2007: Invited to perform at the North Texas Jazz Festival in Addison, Texas.



SOPHISTICATEDLADIES

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In foreground view, The Tennessee State University Majorette squad has always been an exciting compo-nent of the T. S. U. Aristocrats of Bands.

In the fall of 1991 the aforementioned was named the Sophisti-cated Ladies by the present choreographer/coordinator Ms. Judy Fenton Gentry.

The Sophisticated Ladies not only exhibit talent, poise, grace, intelligence, but have great in-volvement with numerous community projects. They enjoy performing for children, and tutoring

in their spare time.

The Sophisticated Ladies are also credited with being the only majorettes to perform on national television. The squad was invited to “Deal or No Deal” to cheer on Lady

Tigers’ basketball head coach Tracee Wells.

The Team performs routines comprising of distinct styles of dance with preci-sion and uniformity as a they continue to transcend.

As time has changed the Tennessee State University Majorette has evolved from bucket boots to go-go boots and now the silver shoe, but their motto

remains intact “Agile, Mobile and Versatile.”

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The Sophisticated Ladies


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All-Time: 61-11-5

Current streak: 2 win

* denotes played at Vanderbilt Stadium

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H O M E C O M I N GH O M E C O M I N GHomecoming Results


Wiith a metropolitan population of nearly one million, Nashville is the largest city in the Ohio Valley Conference. Despite its size, Nashville is a pleasant mix of big city entertainment and “down home” friendliness. Tennessee State University is one of three historically black colleges and universities in Nashville. Tennessee State University is in the middle of the action. The main campus is located just five minutes west of downtown Nashville, while the Avon Williams campus is located in the heart of downtown.Nashville is a cornerstone of the mid-south economy, and Tennessee State University graduates are prominent in the Nashville community and business scene.

Resting halfway between the northern and southern boundaries of the United States, Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and the entertainment, cultural and commercial center of the mid-south. Nashville’s location puts it near the nation’s Southern population center. Major cities such as Atlanta, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Memphis and Birmingham can all be reached by car within 3-5 hours.

Nashville’s 17,000-seat Gaylord Entertainment Center, the home of the NHL Nashville Predators, hosted first- and second-round action of the 2000 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and the 2001 Ohio Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Championships.

The 2002 AFC Central Champion Tennessee Titans brought the National Football League to Nashville. The team currently shares its 67,000-seat home, the Coliseum, with the Tennessee State Football Tigers. The stadium is just across the Cumberland River from downtown Nashville.

The Predators hit the ice in 1998. The team led the NHL in attendance for markets under two million its first year, drawing an average of 16,202 fans per game. Professional baseball can also be found in Nashville in with the Nashville Sounds. The Sounds play in the Pacific Coast League as the AAA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Known as “Music City, USA,” Nashville is a city whose music tastes range from country to rock to gospel. Nashville has several major concert venues along with some world-renowned music clubs. Most headline concert tours make a stop in Music City. When it comes to having a good time, there is no better place than Nashville. The city offers a multitude of sporting events, a full range of recreational opportunities, the largest movie theater east of the Mississippi River, restaurants, parks and places to shop.

NASHV ILLE , TENNESSEE

Nashville, Tennessee


Jennifer Bell-JamesAssistant Athletics Director

Compliance

Monroe AbramHead Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

Taneisha AlexanderManager - Ticket Offi ce

Zekeya AndersonAssistant Coordinator - Media Relations

Zellina AndersonLead Cashier - Ticket Offi ce

Wallace Dooley, Jr.Associate Athletics Director

Media Relations

Barry GreshamAssociate Athletics Director

Broadcasting & Sales

Valencia JordanAssociate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator

Carl PillowDirector of Athletic Operations

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Dr. Johnnie SmithAssistant Athletics Director

Academic Services

Patrice ElderAssociate Head Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

Renae Golden-BellOffi ce Manager

Latessa HickersonAssistant Director - Compliance

Dr. Jesse JamesFaculty Athletic - Representative

Kevin JurenkoEquipment Manager

Zena LewisAssistant Director - Media Relations

Chuck LoseyHead Strength & Conditioning Coach

Yvon MorrisStaff Assistant - Media Relations

Natasha PlantAdministrative - Assistant III

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TSU Athletics Staff




2009 Tiger Football2009 Tiger FootballSeason ScheduleSeason Schedule

Date Opponent Location TimeDate Opponent Location Time9/5 Alabama A&M 9/5 Alabama A&M Nashville, Tenn.Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. (John Merritt Classic)(John Merritt Classic)

9/12 Jackson State Memphis, Tenn. 6:00 p.m.9/12 Jackson State Memphis, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. (Southern Heritage Classic)(Southern Heritage Classic)9/19 Southern Baton Rouge, La. 6:00 p.m.9/19 Southern Baton Rouge, La. 6:00 p.m.9/26 Florida A&M Atlanta, Ga. 2:30 p.m.9/26 Florida A&M Atlanta, Ga. 2:30 p.m. (Atlanta Classic)(Atlanta Classic)

10/3 *10/3 *Southeast Missouri StateSoutheast Missouri State Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. (Kid’s Day)(Kid’s Day)10/10 *Eastern Kentucky Richmond, Ky. 5:00 p.m.10/10 *Eastern Kentucky Richmond, Ky. 5:00 p.m.10/17 *Murray State Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m.10/17 *Murray State Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. (Biker’s Classic)(Biker’s Classic)10/31 *Tennessee Tech Cookeville, Tenn. 1:30 p.m.10/31 *Tennessee Tech Cookeville, Tenn. 1:30 p.m.11/07 *Tennessee Martin Nashville, Tenn. 5:00 p.m.11/07 *Tennessee Martin Nashville, Tenn. 5:00 p.m. (Homecoming)(Homecoming)11/14 *Austin Peay State Clarksville, Tenn. 4:00 p.m.11/14 *Austin Peay State Clarksville, Tenn. 4:00 p.m.11/19 *Eastern Illinois Charleston, Ill. 5:30 p.m.11/19 *Eastern Illinois Charleston, Ill. 5:30 p.m. * - OVC Game - All times are central * - OVC Game - All times are central

- All times, locations and dates are subject to change - All times, locations and dates are subject to change

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